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2000 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • FIVE-TIME NCAA DII FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANT 2010 STATESMEN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE • 1

2010 MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDETHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR 2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 • MEDIA INFORMATIONAthletic Communications Information .................................. 2Media Covering DSU Athletics ............................................... 2Statsmen Quick Facts ............................................................ 3This is Delta State University ................................................. 4Cleveland: A Different Kind of Delta ...................................... 5Dr. John Hilpert, President..................................................... 6Jeremy McClain, Director of Athletics .................................... 7Athletic Administration ......................................................... 8Head Coaches & Support Staff ............................................... 9

SECTION 2 • SEASON PREVIEW2010 Season Preview .......................................................... 11Preseason Numerical Roster ................................................ 14Preseason Alphabetical Roster ............................................ 15Preseason Depth Chart ........................................................ 16

SECTION 3 • COACHING STAFFRon Roberts, Head Coach .................................................... 18Greg Stevens, Offensive Coordinator/QBs ............................ 20Pete Golding, Defensive Coordinator/DBs ............................ 20Chet Pobolish, Wide Receivers/ST Coordinator..................... 21E.K. Franks, Defensive Line .................................................. 21Travis Mikel, Offensive Line/Dir. of FB Operations ................ 22Tyler Hennes, Grad. Assistant/RBs ....................................... 22Lardester Hicks-Green, Grad. Assistant/LBs ......................... 22Brad Latham, Grad. Assistant/OL ......................................... 23Rod West, Grad. Assistant/Safeties ...................................... 23Jason Wilkes, Grad. Assistant/TE .......................................... 23

SECTION 4 • MEET THE STATESMEN2010 Statesmen .................................................................. 252010 Statesmen Radio & TV Roster ..................................... 36

SECTION 5 • RECORDSIndividual Game .................................................................. 39Individual Season ................................................................ 40Individual Career ................................................................. 41Rushing ............................................................................... 41Passing ................................................................................ 42Total Offense ....................................................................... 43Receiving ............................................................................ 43Scoring ................................................................................ 44PAT Kicking .......................................................................... 44

SECTION 5 • RECORDS CONTINUEDPunt Returns ....................................................................... 44Kickoff Returns .................................................................... 45Interceptions ....................................................................... 45Pass Sacks ........................................................................... 45Tackles ................................................................................ 46Team Game ......................................................................... 46Team Season ....................................................................... 46Longest Plays ...................................................................... 47All-time Coaching Records .................................................. 47

SECTION 6 • HONORS & ACCOLADESAll-Americans ..................................................................... 49All-Americans 1st • 2nd • 3rd............................................... 50Honorable Mention All-Americans ...................................... 51Harlon Hill Trophy ................................................................ 52All-Gulf South Conference ................................................... 53All-GSC Postseason Honors .................................................. 54CellularSouth Conerly Trophy............................................... 55GSC Offensive Player of the Year .......................................... 56GSC Defensive Player of the Year ......................................... 57Coach of the Year Honors ..................................................... 58

SECTION 7 • HISTORYYear-by-Year Results ........................................................... 60Record vs. All Opponents ..................................................... 64All-time Records Breakdown ............................................... 65Against the States ............................................................... 65Bowl Games ........................................................................ 65Thanksgiving Day games..................................................... 65First Game All-time ............................................................. 65Homecoming Results .......................................................... 65Home Openers .................................................................... 65Coaches by the numbers ..................................................... 661954 & 1959 Glory Years ..................................................... 672000 NCAA National Champions ......................................... 68All-time Letterman ............................................................. 69

SECTION 8 • 2009 REVIEWTexas A&M-Kingsville/UA-Monticello/Harding.................... 75Ouachita Baptist/Valdosta State/West Alabama ................. 76North Alabama/Sou. Arkansas/Arkansas Tech ..................... 77West Georgia/Final Standings/All-GSC ................................ 78Final Season Stats ............................................................... 79

SECTION 9 • 2010 OPPONENTSJackson State/Arkansas Tech/Valdosta State ....................... 83Henderson State/West Alabama/UA-Monticello ................. 84Harding/West Georgia/North Alabama ............................... 85Ouachita Baptist/Lambuth/GSC Composite Schedule .......... 86Gulf South Conference ......................................................... 87

SECTION 10 • RADIO/TVNehi Bottling Company/RC Cola .......................................... 89Cleveland State Bank .......................................................... 90SouthGroup Insurance ......................................................... 90Dr. Pepper ........................................................................... 91Statesmen Sports Network.................................................. 92

2010 STATESMEN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CREDITSThe 2010 Delta State University Statesmen Football Media Guide is a production of the Athletic Communica-tions Office. The guide was written, designed and edited by Director of Athletic Communications Matt Jones. Editorial assistance provided by Assistant to AC Jim Ervin, and ACO As-sistant Jimmy Smith. Special assistance provided by Laura Walker, Bill Moses and Gloria Enriquez of University Com-munications and Marketing. Cover design by Laura Walker of University Communications. Photography assistance provided by Hays Collins, Travis Chamblee, Jana Hayes, Bill Moses, Laura Walker, Donnell Maxie of The Bolivar Commercial, Cal Hodges of The Cleveland Current, and the Houston Texans. The guide was designed entirely in Adobe InDesign 5.1 and published on the web through Internet Consult Services. Delta State Athletic Communications is a proud member of the College Sports Information Direc-tors of America.

2 • 2010 STATESMEN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSThe Delta State University Athletic Communications Office is located on the second floor of the Billy Dorgan, Jr. Student Performance Center adjacent to the Chadwick-Dickson Ath-letic Field House. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on game day as time requires. The AC Office may be reached by calling (662) 846-4284 or 846-4285. You can also e-mail as well at [email protected].

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe 2010 edition of the Delta State University Statesmen football media guide was written, edited and published by the DSU Athletic Communications Office for the use by the news media.

FOOTBALL MEDIA CONTACTSThe media coordinator for the Statesmen football team is Director of Athletic Communications Matt Jones. He will be assisted by Graduate Assistants Coby Rich and Jimmy Smith.

WEEKLY MEDIA SERVICESThe Athletic Communications Office produces a weekly release featuring game notes, updated statistics and other pertinent information on the Statesmen football program. To access this release, please log on to www.gostatesmen.com and click on football. Each week’s release will be located on the right side of the web page. The PDF formatted document is posted every Monday by noon.

PRESS CREDENTIALSRequests for credentials for working press, photographers, television and radio should be made to Matt Jones, Director of Athletic Communications. Credentials will be available at the Media Will Call gate located on the west side of Travis E. Parker Field. Credentials should be requested at least seven days in advance of the game. No credentials will be mailed. If there is a special circumstance regarding one or more of the games, please contact the Athletic Communications Office.

GAMEDAY SERVICESMembers of the working media will be providied the fol-lowing at Travis E. Parker Field: game notes package, game program, complete statistics and the opportunity to interview both coaches at the conclusion of the game. The final stat pack will be available 20 minutes after the game.

RADIO AND TELEVISIONRadio stations planning to originate a broadcast(s) from Travis E. Parker Field should contact the Director of Athletic Communications at least one week prior to the planned broadcast. Courtesy lines are providied for the official station of the opposing school. Any other line needed will require assistance from DSU Telecommunications.

PLAYER INTERVIEWSMedia members must adhere to the following guidelines re-garding Statesmen player interviews: (1) All player interviews must be coordinated through the Athletic Communications Office; (2) Players are available for interviews, either at the Dorgan Center or via telephone prior to practice (generally 1:30-4:00 p.m.) and following the completion of practice; (3) Please give at least 24 hours notice; (4) No interviews will be allowed prior to kickoff on gameday. TELEPHONESThere will be several working media telephone lines located in the pressbox at Parker Field for credit card or collect calls. Should you need additional phone services, please contact DSU Telecommunications at (662) 846-4030.

COACHES INTERVIEWS Head coach Ron Roberts hosts a weekly press conference on Monday’s at 12 p.m. at The Western Sizzlin’ on Highway 61 in Cleveland. Ron Roberts and his staff are also available for interviews weekday mornings between 10 a.m. and noon in their offices. Members of the staff will also conduct interviews after the conclusion of practice each day. Please contact the Athletic Communications Office to schedule an interview outside of this time. No interviews will be granted before a game.

MATTHEW W. JONESDirector of Athletic Communications [email protected]

JIM ERVINAssistant to Athletic Communications [email protected]

PRACTICEThe Delta State University Statesmen have three facilities in which they practice. Practice begins everyday at 1:30 p.m. with team meetings and actual workouts beginning at 3 p.m. on one of the University practice fields, Parker Field and/or the Dorgan Center. Practices are open to the media and gen-eral public. For more information on practice times, please contact the DSU Athletic Communications Office.

PARKINGA limited number of media parking spaces are available at Travis E. Parker Field. The spaces are passed out on a first come, first serve basis. It is suggested that parking passes be requested with the initial media credential request. Should special circumstances arise, please contact Matt Jones as soon as possible.

NEWSPAPERSTHE BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL ................................... 843-4241821 North ChrismanCleveland, Miss. 38732 Mark Williams, Publisher Andy Collier, Sports Editor

THE CLEVELAND CURRENT ..................................... 843-2700124 South Court StreetCleveland, Miss. 38732 Scott Coopwood, Publisher Chance Wright, Sports Editor DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES ....................................... 378-0722988 North Broadway StreetGreenville, Miss. 38701 Mark Rogers, Sports Editor

THE CLARION-LEDGER ...................................(877) 850-5338311 East Pearl StreetJackson, Miss. 39201 Mike Christenson, Sports Writer

TELEVISIONWXVT • TV4 ........................................................... 334-15003015 East Reed RoadGreenville, Miss. 38703 Stephen Robinson, Sports Director/Anchor

WABG • TV6 ........................................................... 898-0968849 Washington Ave.Greenville, Miss. 38701 Mike Sands, Director/Anchor

WLBT ................................................................... 960-4484719 South Jefferson StreetJackson, Miss. 39201 Chuck Stinson, Sports Director/Anchor

RADIOWCLD • 107.5 FM ................................................... 846-10191001 Highway 61 SouthCleveland, Miss. 38732 Jim Thomas, Program Director

WKIX • 92.1 FM ...................................................... 846-9211309 North ChrismanCleveland, Miss. 38732 Jim Gregory, Program Director

MAGAzINESMISSISSIPPI SPORTS MAGAzINE ......................601-503-7205405 Knights Cove WestBrandon, Miss. 39407 Greg Pevey, Publisher

STATESMEN SPORTS NETWORKWCLD • 107.5 FM Flagship ......................................846-4300DSU Box A3Cleveland, Miss. 38732 Matt Jones, Director/Play-by-Play Dana George, Advertising Sales Richard Webster, Color Analyst J.T. Webb, Operations Manager Jimmy Smith, Analyst/PBP

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ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS STATESMEN QUICK FACTS

GENERALName of School Delta State UniversityCity/Zip Cleveland, MS 38733Founded 1924Enrollment 4,320Nickname StatesmenSchool Colors Forest Green & WhiteHome Field Parker Field at McCool StadiumCapacity 8,125Surface Natural GrassAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Gulf SouthPresident Dr. John M. HilpertAlma Mater, Yr Concordia CollegeAthletic Director Jeremy McClainAlma Mater, Yr Delta State University, 1999Adminsitrative Assistant Kelcey SteinriedeAssistant AD/Development Ronnie MayersAssistant AD/SWA Dana GeorgeDir. of Athletic Communications Matt JonesAssistant to AC Jim ErvinAcademic Coordinator Pete GoldingDirector of Grounds Butch PughAthletic Department Phone (662) 846-4300Ticket Office Phone (662) 846-4290

HISTORYFirst Year of Football 1926All-Time Record 408-355-23No. of Years in NCAA Tournament SixAll-Time Bowl/Post-Season Record 10-2Last Post-Season Appearance 2008 Result 1-1, NCAA Division II Second Round

TEAM INFORMATION2009 RecordTotal 5-5Gulf South Conference 4-4Final National Ranking Not RankedBasic Offense MultipleBasic Defense 3-3-5

Starters Returning/Lost 16/6 Offense 6/3 Defense 8/3 Specialty 2/1

Lettermen Returning/Lost 42/20 Offense 19/8 Defense 20/11 Specialty 3/1

COACHING STAFFHead Coach Ron Roberts Alma Mater/Year Tennessee-Martin/1988 Record at DSU/Years 25-9/4th Career Collegiate Record 25-9/4th Football Office Phone (662) 846-4300 Best Time To Reach Mornings (9-11 a.m.)Assistant Coaches Greg Stevens (Offensive Coordinator) Pete Golding (Defensive Coordinator/DB) Travis Mikel (Offensive Line/DFO) E.K. Franks (Defensive Line) Chet Pobolish (Wide Receivers/Special Teams Coord.) Tyler Hennes (Graduate Assistant) Jason Wilks (Graduate Assistant) Brad Latham (Graduate Assistant) Rod West (Graduate Assistant) Michael Starkey (Student Assistant)

SPORTS MEDICINEHead Athletic Trainer Gerald Jordan, M.Ed./ATC Alma Mater/Year East Tennessee State/2000Grad. Assistants: Corey O’Brien (Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2009) Annie Nuthall (SUNY-Brockport, 2009) Jessie Martin (Central Missouri, 2009) Jenny Popken (Coe College, 2010)

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSDirector Matt Jones (DSU, 2003) MR Phone (662) 846-4284 MR Phone (662) 846-4285 MR Fax (662) 846-4297Asst. SID/Dir. Game-Day Ops Jim Ervin (DSU, 1999) Phone (662) 846-4594

Graduate Assistants Jimmy Smith (Multi-media/Swimming & Diving) J.T. Webb (Softball/Soccer) Marks Elder (Men’s Basketball/Cross Country) Coby Rich (Football/Tennis) Lorrie Beth Milton (Women’s Basketball/Baseball)

Student Assistants Kenny Jones Tim Love

Mailing Address DSU Athletic Media Relations c/o Matt Jones DSU Box A3 Cleveland, MS 38733

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DELTA STATE: MISSISSIPPI’S REGIONAL UNIVERSITYDELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: Mississippi’s regional university There is a vitality that draws you in, an energy that attracts you instantly. It’s magnetic and it is felt by those who visit and those who linger on the Delta State University campus. As Dr. John M. Hilpert, Delta State’s seventh president, said at his 2003 inauguration ceremony, “Delta State University has won our hearts.” His words conveyed the message that the warmth of the DSU community, combined with its steadfast determination to make meaningful contributions to the Mississippi Delta, make this university a special and worthwhile place to learn, to live, to work and to play. Originally proposed by a group of leading citizens who wished to see this area progress educationally, culturally and economically, the university was established

by the state legislature as a regional teachers college in 1925. Today, Delta State – located in Cleveland – still follows the same principles with a vision of commitment to students. Delta State University pledges that students will learn and grow in an environment that fosters discovery and creativity. “Delta State is about the whole person,” Hilpert maintains. “That is to say we think about educating students in multi-dimensional ways – classrooms, libraries, laboratories, technology centers, playing fields, offices, conference rooms, and social settings. Opportunities to learn are everywhere.” To that end, DSU pursues an agenda that works to accomplish an ambitious, yet laudable goal of becoming the best regional university in America, as it com-bines a heritage of academic strength with a robust commitment to serving people and communities, particularly in the Mississippi Delta.

DSU FACT FACTSCity/Zip Cleveland, MS 38733Founded 1924Enrollment 4,320Nickname StatesmenSchool Colors Forest Green & WhiteHome Field Parker Field at McCool StadiumAffiliation NCAA Division IIConference Gulf SouthPresident Dr. John M. HilpertAthletic Director Jeremy McClainUniversity Switchboard (662) 846-4300

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CLEVELAND: A DIFFERENT KIND OF DELTA

CLEVELAND & BOLIVAR COUNTY: A DIFFERENT KIND OF DELTA There are many reasons why people find Bolivar County such a great place to call home. In fact, Cleveland, Bolivar County’s largest city, has been included in both editions of Norman Crampton’s book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America, a nationwide guide to the best in small-town living. This is a place where you find equal opportunity to get away from it all or to be in the center of vibrant activity. Less than a two hour drive to Memphis or Jackson, the entertainment, cultural and shopping opportuni-ties of these metropolitan areas are close at hand, while the wide-open spaces, abundant woodlands, and lakes and rivers offer the best in country life. If shopping is your passion, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that Bolivar County has some of the most unique shopping experiences available anywhere. In fact, Cleveland has earned a reputation as the Shopping Mecca of the Delta because of the variety and number of quaint specialty shops located there. Many of Cleveland’s unique shops are found in the downtown historic district along the Green Strip and on Cotton Row, where once Delta planters brought their cotton samples to be tested, graded and sold. Cleveland is also the home of Delta State University. As a college town, Cleveland offers exciting athletic, artistic, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities that most communities only dream of. And, our numerous public parks offer unequaled facilities for baseball, softball, soc-cer, football, and tennis. The County also boasts several public and private golf courses, and Delta State University’s state-of-the-art athletic complex provides world-class facilities for swimming, racquetball, indoor tennis, basketball, and baseball. Bolivar County’s natural resources are second to none, offering a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Because of the terrain and mild climate, public hunting and fishing areas abound, and the County’s large lakes and rivers beckon boating and water sport enthusiasts. In fact, Lake Charlie Capps, considered one of the best fishing spots in the nation, attracts anglers from across the country in search of its famed largemouth bass. And, along the banks of the Mississippi River, you will find the 756-acre Great River Road State Park, with facilities for picnicking, camping and a 72-foot observation tower that provides breathtaking views of the Mississippi River.


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JOHN HILPERTDelta State University President

Dr. John Hilpert’s seven-year tenure as president has resulted in significant growth and progress for Delta State University. A strong proponent of year-long themes, Dr. Hilpert’s presidency has been marked by three clearly-defined, straight-forward initiatives – “The Best Regional University in America,” “The Year of Cleveland,” and “The Year of Health and Wellness in the Delta.” “Results come by way of concerted efforts and focused attentions, and I believe these year-long themes force us to magnify those specific areas,” Hilpert explained. “I believe we can make lasting impacts this way.” His tenure would confirm that, as during “The Year of Cleveland,” Delta State celebrated its 80th academic year recognizing the rich relationship it has had with its host community, Cleveland. The community rallied together in time of need, as after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast regions, community and campus citizens acted quickly to offer food, clothing, shelter, and financial help. His most recent program, “Health and Wellness in the Delta” has allowed thousands access to free educational programs and testing, in the form of Delta Health and Wellness Day, a breast cancer awareness forum and Dr. Hilpert’s own leadership of the Delta Health Alliance (DHA), a collaborative partnership comprised of Delta State, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi Valley State University and Delta Council, aimed at promoting programs of health education, health research and increasing the availability and ease of access to health care in the Delta region. He will serve as president of the DHA through June 2008. Under Dr. Hilpert’s leadership, Delta State has also experienced expansive development, most notably in the area of student enrollment, with the fall 2006 enrollment figures marking the largest in school history. Additionally, Delta State boasts a ten percent increase over a five-year enrollment period. Other credits during his tenure include: Delta State’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 2005; the University announced the conclusion of its highly-successful, five-year “Wings & Roots: Let our Legacy Soar” fundraising campaign, with the final tally capping at $37,025,042, an amount that tripled the campaign’s initial goal and stands as the largest collection of private support in the history of the university. As shown in the Education Trust and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ recent research Delta State stands atop its peer group of institutions for the percentage of entering students who graduate within six years of first enrollment. The number of doctoral

degrees conferred in 2004 doubled, while the number of undergraduate degrees conferred ranked tops among any other Carnegie master’s institution in the state. Further evidence in the University’s commitment to becoming “the best regional university in America,” is the advent of five additional academic majors to Delta State’s already diverse curriculum, including athletic training and gaming management. Dr. Hilpert’s leadership has also seen heavy emphasis put toward the incorporation of classroom technology – a consistent theme on his presidential resume. As president of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, from 1997 until he assumed the presidency of Delta State, integrating technology into the university’s academic programs was a major goal. Northern received legislative designation as the Center for Statewide E-learning in 2001, and today Northern offers daily classes to more than one-third of South Dakota’s school districts from ten studios on the campus. For seven years prior to his arrival at Northern, Dr. Hilpert served the University of South Dakota as Vice President for University Relations, and for an interim term as Acting President. He has also held senior administrative posts at Thiel College in Pennsylvania and at Finlandia University (formerly Suomi College) in Michigan, during the 28 years of his career in higher education. Dr. Hilpert earned his doctorate – a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – from the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the University of Michigan. During his doctoral studies, he was honored with the prestigious Brubacher Award for scholarship by the faculty of the University of Michigan. He earned both a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He also holds a two-year diploma from St. Paul’s College in Missouri. Throughout his career, Dr. Hilpert has served various organizations on boards, task forces, and committees. He was appointed in 2004 by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on Mississippi’s Council for Education Technology. Dr. Hilpert and his wife, Pat, have been married for 35 years. Both grew up in Missouri, he in Cape Girardeau and she in St. Louis. They have three adult sons, Joshua (daughter Julia), Zachary, and Adam (wife Megan). Pat spent 27 years as a Registered Nurse, serving in different settings as a nurse administrator and educator. She is also a published photographer who has exhibited her creative works in a variety of galleries and won several awards, including one co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution and the South Dakota Department of Tourism.

THE FIRST FAMILY:John & Pat Hilpert

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THE McCLAIN FAMILY:Cannon, Kate, Jeremy, & Christie

JEREMY McCLAINDirector of Athletics • Delta State, 1999

Jeremy McClain begins his fourth year as director of athletics at Delta State University after one of the most successful years in the program’s history. In his first year as Director, McClain continued to build upon the championship success of Delta State’s 13 intercollegiate athletic programs, while improving student services and community involevment. McClain continued putting his stamp on the program last season by focusing on services to DSU’s student-athletes. McClain and the athletic administration worked to enhance the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, while adding Career Athlete ™to the department’s offerings. In 2008-2009, McClain has coordinated a major expansion of Delta State University’s scoreboards with the addition of a videoboard at Parker Field-McCool Stadium, and new scoreboards at Ferriss Field, Sillers Coliseum and University Field. He has also seen the completion of the locker room renovation at Walter Sillers Coliseum, and the dugout and locker room addition at University Field. This spring, McClain has focused on facility upgrades and student support services as two areas DSU Athletics will target. In his first year at the helm, the Statesmen Football and Baseball pro-grams claimed Gulf South Conference titles, while Lady Statesmen Basketball returned to national prominence with a GSC and NCAA South Region title, and a trip to the Final Four. In all, eight teams competed in NCAA postseason play and the future looks even better for the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen under McClain’s leadership. Last year, DSU launched a comprehensive student-services program including the NCAA’s Champs Life Skills Program. DSU Athletics now offers sev-eral seminars to student-athletes on several topics including financial planning, and time management. McClain officially took the reigns of Delta State’s Department of Athletics on July 1, 2007 and the former Delta State All-American from Houlka hasn’t looked back since.

Prior to taking the helm of DSU Athletics, McClain served the University as director of development with the Delta State Foundation until June 30, 2007. McClain has been associated with athletics nearly his entire life. A standout two-sport athlete at Houlka High School, McClain turned heads with his prow-ess on the baseball diamond and earned a full scholarship to attend Delta State University. An ace for the Statesmen pitching staff from 1996-1999, McClain still holds many of Delta State’s career pitching marks, including most appearances (69), most victories (45), most strikeouts (324) and most innings pitched (363.1). His perfect 15-0 season in 1999 earned the prolific hurler All-American, All-Region and All-Conference accolades, as well as team MVP honors. The hard-throwing right-hander was drafted by the Boston Red Sox orga-nization in May 1999 after he earned his bachelor’s of business administration. McClain pursued his dreams of playing professional baseball for the next five years, completing stints with the Red Sox (1999 – 2000), Jackson Diamondkats (2000 – 2001), Nashua Pride (2001), San Angelo Colts (2001) and Jackson Senators (2002 – 2003). Although focused on making it to the next level, McClain remained realistic of his chances and completed work on his master’s degree in business administration at Delta State in 2002. Also during that time, he worked as an account executive with the Jackson Senators. From there, McClain hung up the spikes and became a marketing repre-

sentative for Federated Insurance Company in Calhoun City, a firm he would stay with from Nov. 2003 – Nov. 2006. During his tenure, he operated the most profitable territory in a six-state region for two consecutive years, while also improving a two-year loss ratio from 20.4 percent to 3.3 percent. When the opportunity to return to Delta State University presented itself, McClain did not hesitate, accepting the offer to become the director of develop-ment for Delta State’s Foundation. In just under six months, McClain raised a total of $165,000 in cash gifts and over $250,000 in pledges. “A great foundation has been laid here at Delta State University, and it is my desire to continue to build upon that foundation. It is my goal to continu-ally enhance student-athlete services, while enriching their livews through community service. Our charge to help mold our student-athletes into the best people, not just competitors, they can be and we will not stop looking at ways to accomplish this goal,” stated McClain. He is a 1999 graduate of Delta State University with a bachelor’s degree in business. In 2002, McClain completed his master’s degree in business adminis-tration, and his currently pursuing a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Delta State University. McClain is married to the former Christie Cannon of Calhoun City. The couple has one son, Cannon and one daughter, Kate.


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RONNIE MAYERSAssistant A.D./[email protected]

DANA GEORGEAssistant A.D./SWA/[email protected]

MATT JONESDirector of Athletic [email protected]

GERALD JORDANDirector of Sports [email protected]

JIM ERVINAssistant/Athletic [email protected]

KELCEY STEINRIEDEAdministrative [email protected]

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF:For a complete list of Athletic staff membes, including phone numbers and email addresses, please log on to www.GoStatesmen.com

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The mission of Delta State University Department of Athletics is to advance the role of the University in its pursuit of excellence of providing the total educa-tional experience for its students. The Athletics Department will produce competi-tive and entertaining athletic teams, by recruiting outstanding student-athletes, and maintaining quality coaches and staff. The Athletics Department will prepare student-athletes to be productive members of society by molding their develop-ment socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. This commitment will breed success for the student-athlete, the athletics department, and the institution. Delta State Athletics is committed to this mission.

GREEN & WHITE FUND MISSION STATEMENT The Green & White Fund has the obligation and the responsibility, as a nonprofit corporation, to use its resources in a responsible and effective manner to foster the mission of Delta State Athletics and Delta State University. The mission of the Green & White Fund is to aid the Athletics Department in the form of student-athlete scholarships, funding for facility improvements, supplement funding to individual sports, and in many other ways necessary to have and outstanding athletics program.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONDelta State University Department of AthleticsDSU Box A3 (Mail)1417 Maple Street (Packages)Cleveland, Mississippi 38733Switchboard: (662) 846-4300Fax: (662) 846-4297Email: [email protected]: www.GoStatesmen.com

STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF HONOR As a student-athlete at Delta State, I realize that I have obligations and responsibilities much greater than those of the average student. I understand that the needs of the program supercede those of my own and to put my desires before those of my team is selfish and detrimental to my teammates and overall success of the program. To be a part of the DSU program is to voluntarily put myself in the public’s eye. Because of this, I must act in a manner that does not bring shame or embar-rassment to the program or the people associated with it. My teammates, coaches, trainers, managers, and anyone else associated with the program deserve my utmost respect, courtesy, and effort. Thus, I will do my best in the athletics arena, in the classroom, and in life, not to disappoint either them or Delta State University. I will also make a special effort to do the “little things” that will contribute to the success of the DSU Program. I will take care of my body, watch what I say and do, and be a role model of what a student athlete should be at DSU. I will attend, study, and prepare properly for my classes in order to better myself and my future. I realize being a part of the DSU athletic program is a privilege and an honor. I am part of a team that will encourage and support the coaching staff, the admin-istration, as well as others on the team. DSU has provided me a great opportunity to further my education and have exciting new life experiences that will enrich my livelihood. I acknowledge that not following or honoring this code of conduct, as outlined here and evaluated by my Head Coach, could result in either a suspension or expulsion from the DSU Program. In conclusion, as a student-athlete and representative of Delta State Univer-sity, I agree to uphold the mindset, values, and expected behavior and attitude of the coaches and administrators at DSU. I realize failure to meet these guidelines could result in dismissal from my team, or, even the University if deemed appropri-ate.

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

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JIM ALLENMen’s & Women’s Soccer

ASA ATKINSONMen’s & Women’s Tennis

CASEY BOURGOYNESoftball

JASON CONNERMen’s Basketball

SAM DUNNINGMen’s Golf

Dan’l MurrayM&W Swimming & Diving

MIKE KINNISONBaseball

DOUG PINKERTONWomen’s Cross Country

RON ROBERTSFootball

SANDRA RUSHINGWomen’s Basketball

DR. COOPER JOHNSONFaculty Athletics Representative

ANGELA DENTSpirit Squads/Cheerleading

HEAD COACHES & SUPPORT STAFFLB • ROBERT HOGANAll-GSC Candidate


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2010 SEASON PREVIEWRB • TREVAR DEEDTwo-time All-American & All-GSC

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STATESMEN REVAMPED AND RELOADED FOR 2010By, Jimmy Smith - Athletic Communications Five and five, it’s a record that has not been synonymous with States-men football in the past decade. All of that recent success seemed to hit a pitfall last season when the Statesmen missed out on the playoffs for the first time in four years. Making it even more disappointing is the fact that many people around the team felt that the talent underachieved and could have done a lot better, after their preseason No. 3 national ranking. Fourth year Head Coach Ron Roberts is left to pick up the pieces and figure out what went wrong. “Sometimes when you are winning you get complacent and that was the first thing that we have to evaluate,” Roberts said. “We let the talent slip in some spots and sometimes you think the team will run by itself and it

just doesn’t.” Roberts’ Green and White squad gets a facelift this season in hopes of getting back to the Statesmen’s winning ways. Starting with new coaches in former Statesmen safety Pete Golding as the new Defensive Coordinator, Greg Stevens in as Offensive Coordinator, E.K. Franks is the new Strength and Conditioning and Defensive Line coach and Travis Mikel’s promotion to Offensive Line coach. The new coaches bring in a fresh look and are dedicated to winning. Not only are the new coaches going to grace the sidelines during the 2010 season, but they have been hard at work along with the remaining coaches, recruiting to help make the Statesmen one of the deepest and most talented teams in years.

“Our recruiting for this year has us as talented as we were in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons,” Roberts said. “Our coaches did a great job of coming in here and getting great players.” 42 lettermen return to the Statesmen in 2010, including 19 on offense. The defense gets back 20 lettermen and the special teams stays pretty much in tact with three returnees. On offense the Statesmen will have back six starters and on defense, seven starters will bring their talents back into the lineup. Six players were named All-GSC selections in 2009, with only Trevar Deed returning after his first team nod. The Statesmen will face an 11 game season this year, including five home games and six road games, with four televised games, the first in week two against Arkansas Tech on national television on CBS College Sports TV in Cleveland. The others coming against West Alabama at home (9/30), Arkansas Monticello on the road (10/7) and North Alabama at home (10/28). The 25th annual Pig Pickin’ Festival is set for September 25th at 6:00 p.m. against Henderson State and Homecoming is scheduled for Oc-tober 16th at 4:00 p.m. against the Bisons of Harding. Delta State’s season starts on September 4th at 4:00 p.m. in Jackson when the Statesmen do battle with Jackson State.

OFFENSE: Senior All-American running back and Phoenix, Ariz., native Trevar Deed returns after another incredibly productive season. Deed carried the ball 160 times for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. That number had Deed second in the GSC in rushing yards behind Ouachita Baptist’s KJ Johnson. He also solidified himself as a dual threat back by also leading the team with 67 catches, 805 yards and five receiving touchdowns. Deed was second in

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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008the Gulf South Conference with 1,947 all-purpose yards, which was behind only Arkansas Tech’s Frantz Simeon. Coach Roberts knows that in his senior year, Trevar Deed is going to be one of the most dynamic players in the GSC and needs to build off the big season he had last year. “At times he may have been our only offensive threat last year,” Roberts said. “He was a guy that showed up every week ready to play and he will be a huge part of what we do in 2010.” Senior Quarterback Micah Davis is the incumbent although he has not taken a snap for the Green and White. Davis redshirted last year and watched as Garrett DeWitt piloted the team. Now ready to take the realm, Coach Roberts is excited about the progress of Davis.

“Last year gave him another year to sit, watch, learn and mature,” Roberts said. “He is a very intelligent football player that comes from a coaching family so he is not a stranger to the game of football. He had a great spring and with Micah we know what we are going to get week in and out.” Junior Zak Mikel is also back and will bring in his dual-threat style

to help the Statesmen offense on the ground and through the air. The three-year letterman was third on the team in rushing with 151 yards on 34 attempts with two touchdowns. Newcomer Kevin Vye will also push for a depth chart spot. The 2009 JuCo leader in passing efficiency and second in TD passes during his time at DeAnza College in California will look to bring his accurate passing to the Green and White. The wide receiver corp is deep with a capital D. Even though only two receivers return from last year, recruiting has really paid off for the Statesmen. Seniors Ray Chisolm and Todd Bradford are back for another go. The speedy Chisolm was fifth on the team in grabs with 14 catches for 225 yards and a long 52-yard touchdown against West Georgia, the first of his Statesmen career. The Elder Statesman, Todd Bradford will make the switch to inside slot in Delta State’s new offense. Last season was first for Bradford after a three-year hiatus. The 27 year-old had 12 catches for 93 yards and one touchdown in 09. Coach Roberts is most excited about the wideout talent that is com-ing into the program. Carlton Ollie is one of the unsung standouts coming out of spring practice. The Copiah-Lincoln Community College transfer

along with East Mississippi Community College transfer Bill Franks have worked extremely hard during the preseason workouts to help the States-men in 2010. The Statesmen won’t be short of Division I transfers as well. The WRs will be bolstered with the addition of University of Wisconsin transfer Maurice Moore, Colorado State University transfer Blake Swain and six foot three inch tall University of Houston transfer L.J. Castile. The guys in charge of making the whole thing work are the offensive linemen. Senior Phillip Yandall and Junior Kendal Hunter return to the starting lineup after a successful offensive year in 2009. Hunter is back after an injury in week two against UAM, which ended his 09 season. Coach Roberts considers senior Jake Zbydniewski to be a returning starter to the line after being out for two seasons. Zbyniewski was a big part of the run to the semifinals in the 2006 season and Roberts looks to his experience to make him a leader from the first snap. Finishing out the prospective line for 2010 are newcomers in Orange Coast College transfer Junior Harrison Lauer at tackle and Jones County Junior College Junior transfer Darrell Leopold at center.

DEFENSE: Losing your all-time leading tackler and All-American Lardester Hicks-Green to graduation may seem like a big hill to climb, but not only is the man they call “Dex” back as a football graduate assistant, the States-men are primed on defense to make a splash in the GSC. The defensive line upfront in Roberts’ 3-3-5 is very important to the success of the Statesmen. All-GSC selection Justin Halas is the biggest loss but returning are Cleveland’s own senior Matt Melton and senior Eljae Faoagali. Melton was fourth on the team with four and a half tackles for loss and led the team with two fumble recoveries. Faoagali had a shortened season because of an arm injury but still led the team with two forced fumbles and will look to make a big impact in 2010 from his defensive end position. Mark Hoskins, who didn’t play in 2009 because of injury, also returns to provide experience upfront. Newly signed Robbie Mayers from Jones County Junior College, Joe Marshall a transfer from Youngstown State University, Holmes Community College transfer Paul Middleton and Iowa State University transfer Cameron Murray will also be big additions to the Statesmen defense in the trenches. Two starting linebackers return with Hollan Fiu back for his senior season and Robert Hogan back as a junior. Fiu is the leading returning tackler from 2009. He made 40 stops, five and a half tackles for a loss of 17 yards and one sack for a loss of nine yards. Hogan is the second leading returning tackler from 2009. With 33 tackles, he was seventh on the squad while also registering three tackles for a loss of three yards. Hogan also had DE • ELJAE FAOAGALI

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one interception against Valdosta State to help seal the win against the Blazers. Xavier Tripplett, who redshirted last year, will get his chance on the field during the 2010 season. Newcomers Melvin Griffin from Holmes Community College, Bill Hawkins from Hinds Community College, and Tyler Seau, the youngest son of USC and NFL great Junior Seau, will also suit up in the Green and White this year. The Palomar College transfer will look to live up to his names’ greatness for the Statesmen this year. The secondary has the most turnover from last season. Four of the five starters are gone with just Dominique Davenport, the 2008 GSC Fresh-man of the Year, returning for his junior season. “D-squared” missed four games because of injury but still registered 20 tackles and one intercep-tion against Harding in 09. He also had four pass breakups and five pass defenses. Joining him in the secondary. Four-year player Garrett Williams is also back after moving from linebacker back into the secondary. Williams will be looked to for leadership after his 30 tackle and three tackles for loss season in 2009. “The secondary was one of the spots that we had to overhaul and our coaches did a great job of recruiting there,” Roberts said. Several newcomers will play key roles for the Statesmen secondary, including junior college transfers Dwight Tillman, Brett Butler, Preston Felder and Jerry Barnes. SPECIAL TEAMS: Matt Dean is back as the place kicker for the Statesmen. In 2009 he connected on 34-of-35 extra point attempts and nailed 7-of-14 field goal attempts. Those 34 extra points ranked seventh on the GSC single-season records list. He also hit a career long 43-yard field goal versus Valdosta State. Tyler Caldwell, the Laurel native, is back to punt for Delta State. Caldwell punted 42 times for 1,675 yards, which is an average of 39.9 yards per kick. He also did a great job of pinning opponents inside their 20 yard line, doing that 12 times. Coach Roberts wants his average in the 41-43 yard range because he showed the power with seven punts over 50 yards in 2009.

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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008PRESEASON NUMERICAL ROSTERNO. NAME POS. HT. WT. CLASS LETTERS HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL1 Trevar Deed RB 5-11 215 Sr. 2 Phoenix, Ariz. Camelback HS2 Dominique Davenport CB 5-10 180 Jr. 2 Baldwyn, Miss. Baldwyn HS3 Blake Swain WR 6-1 185 So. Aurora, Colo. Colorado State University4 Rafael Mitchell WR 5-8 170 Jr. 2 Bowdon, Ga. Bowdon HS5 Dwight Tillman DB 5-11 188 Jr. Baltimore, Md. Lackawanna College6 Garrett Williams CB 5-9 190 Sr. 3 Leland, Miss. South Delta HS8 Todd Bradford WR 6-3 215 Sr. 1 Selma, Ala. Auburn Univ.9 Ray Chisolm WR 5-10 197 Sr. 1 Hattiesburg, Miss. Pearl River CC10 Hollan Fiu LB 6-1 225 Sr. 2 Iliili, American Samoa N.M. Military CC11 Taeao Fagalele S 6-0 190 Sr. 1 Kahlili, Hawaii San Jaoquin CC12 Micah Davis QB 6-2 200 Sr. Wesson, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC13 Tim Smith WR 6-0 197 Jr. Baltimore, Md. Hartnell College14 Maurice Moore WR 5-10 182 So. Fort Worth, Texas University of Wisconsin15 Zak Mikel QB 6-1 195 Jr. 3 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawhatchee HS16 L.J. Castile WR 6-3 218 Sr. Houston, Texas Univ. of Houston17 DeAndre Wood SS 6-0 195 Jr. Goose Creek, N.C. N.M. Military18 Kevin Vye QB 6-3 205 Jr. Gilroy, Calif. DeAnza (Calif.) College20 Ken Griffin DB 6-0 193 Jr. Philadelphia, Miss. East Central CC21 Jared Turner CB 6-1 195 So. Morrow, Ga. Santa Rosa JC22 Willie Ross SS 5-11 198 Jr. Melbourne, Fla. America River JC23 Brett Butler DB 6-0 188 Jr. Modesto, Calif. Modesto Junior College24 Jerry Barnes CB 5-9 189 Jr. Oakland, Calif. De Anza (Calif.) CC26 LeDarrius Cage CB 5-8 167 Jr. Los Lunas, N.M. New Mexico Military27 Terrance Taylor WR 6-2 195 Fr. Canton, Miss. Morton HS 28 Preston Felder CB 5-10 165 Jr. Meridian, Miss. East Central CC29 Melvin Griffin LB 5-11 215 Jr. Madison, Miss. Holmes CC31 Robert Bass RB 5-8 175 Fr. Houston, Texas Elkins HS 33 Joe Jointer RB 5-9 200 Jr. Oakland, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.)34 LeVon Flloyd CB 5-10 170 Rf. Boynton Beach, Fla. Santaluces HS35 Kyle Van Ness RB 6-0 215 Sr. 2 Sommerville, N.J. Central Connecticut St.36 Skyler Parker S 6-2 192 Jr. 2 Brandon, Miss. Brandon HS37 Tyler Caldwell P 5-11 185 Sr. 1 Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC38 Matt Dean K 5-8 165 Jr. 2 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS39 Clint Farrar RB 5-8 195 Sr. 2 Kossuth, Miss. Kossuth HS 40 Tyler Seau LB 5-11 219 Jr. Oceanside, Calif. Palomar (Calif.)41 Kenny Barnes LB 6-0 190 Fr. Madison, Miss. Madison Central HS 42 Jamarcus Jackson RB 5-10 220 Jr. Canton, Miss. Holmes CC43 Will Edgecombe LB 6-3 235 Rf. Madison, Miss. Jackson Academy44 Bill Hawkins LB 6-2 225 Jr. Booneville, Miss. Hinds CC46 Mitch Magloire LB 6-3 245 Jr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Univ. of Akron47 Justin Whitley DB 6-0 217 Jr. San Francisco, Calif. Yuba College48 Robert Hogan LB 6-1 215 Jr. 2 Lexington, Miss. J.J. McClain HS49 Matt Snyder K 6-1 205 Jr. San Jose, Calif. Foothill (Calif.) CC50 Bradley Augustin LB 6-2 212 Fr. Palm Bay, Fla. Bayside HS

51 Xavier Triplett LB 6-1 225 Rf. Hillsboro, Miss. Scott Central HS 52 Willie Bradberry LB 6-1 245 Sr. 2 Greenville, Miss. Coahoma CC53 Paul Middleton DT 6-2 265 Jr. Weir, Miss. Holmes CC54 JeJuan McConnell LB 5-11 225 Jr. Shaw, Miss. Coahoma CC55 Phillip Yandall OL 6-4 295 Sr. 1 Leone, American Samoa SW (Calif.) CC56 Andrew Jones P 6-0 185 Sr. 1 Corinth, Miss. Corinth HS58 Christian Hawkins DE 6-3 255 Jr. Greenwood, Miss. Mississippi Delta CC59 Giraud Hawkins LB 6-1 210 Fr. New Orleans, La. Edna Karr HS60 Ryan Meehan OL 6-3 285 Sr. 1 San Diego, Calif. Saddleback (Calif.) CC61 Tim Johnson OL 6-4 325 Fr. Clarksdale, Miss. Coahoma CC62 Evan Shaw OL 6-2 275 Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss. Jones County JC63 Casey Cole Carver OL 6-2 275 Sr. 1 Modesto, Calif. Modesto CC64 Alan Walters OL 6-2 275 Jr. 2 Jackson, Miss. Jackson Prep65 Travis Williams DT 6-4 275 Fr. Jackson, Miss. Jackson Academy66 Donterius Williams DT 6-1 325 Jr. Shelby, Miss. Coahoma CC68 Jake Zbydniewski OL 6-1 300 Sr. 3 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawatchee HS70 Matt Melton DT 6-2 265 Sr. 3 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS71 Chase Sherman OL 6-4 285 Jr. D’Iberville, Miss. Jones County JC73 Darrell Leopold C 6-2 305 Jr. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC74 Lamar Young OL 6-4 305 Jr. Atlanta, Ga. Univ. of Maryland76 Harrison Lauer OL 6-5 290 Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. Orange Coast College77 Kendall Hunter OL 6-6 338 Jr. 2 Mound Bayou J.F. Kennedy HS78 Roman Brasfield OL 6-1 285 Fr. Oneonta, Ala. Oneonta HS79 Cameron Murray DE 6-1 245 Jr. Hazelhurst, Miss. Iowa State University80 Darius Johnson WR 6-5 205 RFr. Miami, Fla. Kansas State81 Bill Franks WR 5-8 175 Jr. State Line, Miss. East Mississippi CC82 Carlton Ollie WR 5-11 178 Jr. Flora, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC83 Adam Garrity WR 6-1 182 Fr. Centreville, Va. Centreville HS84 Jacob Sesma FB 6-3 225 Jr. 2 Walnut, Miss. Walnut HS85 Chance Starkweather FB 6-2 245 Jr. Richland, Miss. Hinds CC86 Dex Hopkins TE 6-2 225 Jr. Richland, Miss. Holmes CC87 Dewayne Hopson DE 6-3 238 So. Clarksdale, Miss. Jones County JC88 Chance Dennis WR 6-3 200 Jr. Houston, Texas Stephen F. Austin89 Reed Falkner TE 6-2 225 Fr. Oxford, Miss. Oxford HS90 Alex Herndon DE 6-2 253 Jr. Crockett, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.)91 Anthony Daniels DE 6-3 270 Jr. Detroit, Mich. Victor Valley (Calif.)92 Eljae Faoagali DE 6-4 255 Sr. 1 Vaitogi, American Samoa New Mexico Military93 Joe Marshall DT 6-3 305 Jr. Clearwater, Fla. Youngstown State Univ.94 Mark Hoskins DT 6-2 280 Jr. Louisville East Central CC95 David Williams DT 6-4 303 Jr. Fontana, Calif. Chaffey (Calif.) College97 Robbie Mayers DT 6-3 295 Jr. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC98 Terry Vaughn DE 6-4 275 Jr. New Bern, N.C. Garden City (Kan.) CC99 Jeremy Henderson DE 6-2 220 Jr. Kosciusko, Miss. Holmes CC

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PRESEASON ALPHABETICAL ROSTERNO. NAME POS. HT. WT. CLASS LETTERS HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL50 Bradley Augustin LB 6-2 212 Fr. Palm Bay, Fla. Bayside HS24 Jerry Barnes CB 5-9 189 Jr. Oakland, Calif. De Anza (Calif.) CC41 Kenny Barnes LB 6-0 190 Fr. Madison, Miss. Madison Central HS 31 Robert Bass RB 5-8 175 Fr. Houston, Texas Elkins HS 52 Willie Bradberry LB 6-1 245 Sr. 2 Greenville, Miss. Coahoma CC8 Todd Bradford WR 6-3 215 Sr. 1 Selma, Ala. Auburn Univ.78 Roman Brasfield OL 6-1 285 Fr. Oneonta, Ala. Oneonta HS23 Brett Butler DB 6-0 188 Jr. Modesto, Calif. Modesto Junior College26 LeDarrius Cage CB 5-8 167 Jr. Los Lunas, N.M. New Mexico Military37 Tyler Caldwell P 5-11 185 Sr. 1 Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC63 Casey Cole Carver OL 6-2 275 Sr. 1 Modesto, Calif. Modesto CC16 L.J. Castile WR 6-3 218 Sr. Houston, Texas Univ. of Houston9 Ray Chisolm WR 5-10 197 Sr. 1 Hattiesburg, Miss. Pearl River CC91 Anthony Daniels DE 6-3 270 Jr. Detroit, Mich. Victor Valley (Calif.) CC2 Dominique Davenport CB 5-10 180 Jr. 2 Baldwyn, Miss. Baldwyn HS12 Micah Davis QB 6-2 200 Sr. Wesson, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC38 Matt Dean K 5-8 165 Jr. 2 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS1 Trevar Deed RB 5-11 215 Sr. 2 Phoenix, Ariz. Camelback HS88 Chance Dennis WR 6-3 200 Jr. Houston, Texas Stephen F. Austin43 Will Edgecombe LB 6-3 235 Rf. Madison, Miss. Jackson Academy11 Taeao Fagalele S 6-0 190 Sr. 1 Kahlili, Hawaii San Jaoquin (Calif.) CC89 Reed Falkner TE 6-2 225 Fr. Oxford, Miss. Oxford HS 92 Eljae Faoagali DE 6-4 255 Sr. 1 Vaitogi, American Samoa New Mexico Military39 Clint Farrar SB 5-8 195 Sr. 2 Kossuth, Miss. Kossuth HS 28 Preston Felder CB 5-10 165 Jr. Meridian, Miss. East Central CC10 Hollan Fiu LB 6-1 225 Sr. 2 Iliili, American Samoa N.M. Military CC34 LeVon Flloyd CB 5-10 170 Rf. Boynton Beach, Fla. Santaluces HS 81 Bill Franks WR 5-8 175 Jr. State Line, Miss. East Mississippi CC83 Adam Garrity WR 6-1 182 Fr. Centreville, Va. Centreville HS20 Ken Griffin DB 6-0 193 Jr. Philadelphia, Miss. East Central CC29 Melvin Griffin LB 5-11 215 Jr. Madison, Miss. Holmes CC44 Bill Hawkins LB 6-2 225 Jr. Booneville, Miss. Hinds CC58 Christian Hawkins DE 6-3 255 Jr. Greenwood, Miss. Mississippi Delta CC59 Giraud Hawkins LB 6-1 210 Fr. New Orleans, La. Edna Karr HS99 Jeremy Henderson DE 6-2 220 Jr. Kosciusko, Miss. Holmes CC90 Alex Herndon DE 6-2 253 Jr. Crockett, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.) CC48 Robert Hogan LB 6-1 215 Jr. 2 Lexington, Miss. J.J. McClain HS86 Dex Hopkins TE 6-2 225 Jr. Richland, Miss. Holmes CC87 Dewayne Hopson DE 6-3 238 So. Clarksdale, Miss. Jones County JC94 Mark Hoskins DT 6-2 280 Jr. Louisville, Miss. East Central CC77 Kendall Hunter OL 6-6 338 Jr. 2 Mound Bayou, Miss. J.F. Kennedy HS80 Darius Johnson WR 6-5 205 RFr. Miami, Fla. Kansas State61 Tim Johnson OL 6-4 325 Soph. Clarksdale, Miss. Coahoma CC33 Joe Jointer RB 5-9 200 Jr. Oakland, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.) CC

56 Andrew Jones P 6-0 185 Sr. 1 Corinth, Miss. Corinth HS 76 Harrison Lauer OL 6-5 290 Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. Orange Coast College73 Darrell Leopold C 6-2 305 Jr. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC46 Mitch Magloire LB 6-3 245 Jr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Univ. of Akron93 Joe Marshall DT 6-3 305 Jr. Clearwater, Fla. Youngstown State Univ.97 Robbie Mayers DT 6-3 295 Jr. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC54 JeJuan McConnell LB 5-11 225 Jr. Shaw, Miss. Coahoma CC60 Ryan Meehan OL 6-3 285 Sr. 1 San Diego, Calif. Saddleback (Calif.) CC70 Matt Melton DT 6-2 265 Sr. 3 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS53 Paul Middleton DT 6-2 265 Jr. Weir, Miss. Holmes CC15 Zak Mikel QB 6-1 195 Jr. 3 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawhatchee HS4 Rafael Mitchell WR 5-8 170 Jr. 2 Bowdon, Ga. Bowdon HS14 Maurice Moore WR 5-10 182 So. Fort Worth, Texas University of Wisconsin67 Brian Morris OL 6-8 315 Rf. Central, La. Central HS 79 Cameron Murray DE 6-1 245 Jr. Hazelhurst, Miss. Iowa State University82 Carlton Ollie WR 5-11 178 Jr. Flora, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC36 Skyler Parker S 6-2 192 Jr. 2 Brandon, Miss. Brandon HS 22 Willie Ross SS 5-11 198 Jr. Melbourne, Fla. America River JC40 Tyler Seau LB 5-11 219 Jr. Oceanside, Calif. Palomar (Calif.)84 Jacob Sesma FB 6-3 225 Jr. 2 Walnut, Miss. Walnut HS62 Evan Shaw OL 6-2 275 Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss. Jones County JC71 Chase Sherman OL 6-4 285 Jr. D’Iberville, Miss. Jones County JC13 Tim Smith WR 6-0 197 Jr. Baltimore, Md. Hartnell College49 Matt Snyder K 6-1 205 Jr. San Jose, Calif. Foothill (Calif.)85 Chance Starkweather FB 6-2 245 Jr. Richland, Miss. Hinds CC3 Blake Swain WR 6-1 185 So. Aurora, Colo. Colorado State University27 Terrance Taylor WR 6-2 195 Fr. Canton, Miss. Morton HS 5 Dwight Tillman DB 5-11 188 Jr. Baltimore, Md. Lackawanna College51 Xavier Triplett LB 6-1 225 Rf. Hillsboro, Miss. Scott Central HS 21 Jared Turner CB 6-1 195 So. Morrow, Ga. Santa Rosa JC35 Kyle Van Ness RB 6-0 215 Sr. 2 Sommerville, N.J. Central Connecticut St.18 Kevin Vye QB 6-3 205 Jr. Gilroy, Calif. De Anza (Calif.) College64 Alan Walters OL 6-2 275 Jr. 2 Jackson, Miss. Jackson Prep47 Justin Whitley DB 6-0 217 Jr. San Francisco, Calif. Yuba College6 Garrett Williams CB 5-9 190 Sr. 3 Leland, Miss. South Delta HS66 Donterius Williams DT 6-1 325 Jr. Shelby, Miss. Coahoma CC95 David Williams DT 6-4 303 Jr. Fontana, Calif. Chaffey (Calif.) College65 Travis Williams DT 6-4 275 Fr. Jackson, Miss. Jackson Academy17 DeAndre Wood SS 6-0 195 Jr. Goose Creek, N.C. N.M. Military55 Phillip Yandall OL 6-4 295 Sr. 1 Leone, American Samoa SW (Calif.) CC68 Jake Zbydniewski OL 6-1 300 Sr. 3 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawatchee HS


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OFFENSEQB 12 Micah Davis 6-2 205 Jr.-Tr. Wesson, Miss. 15 Zak Mikel 6-1 198 Sr.-3L Fort Walton Beach, Fla. RB 1 Trevar Deed 5-11 215 Sr.-2L Phoenix, Ariz. 31 Robert Bass 5-8 175 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas FB 35 Kyle Van Ness 6-0 215 Jr.-1L Sommerville, N.J. 39 Clint Farrar 5-8 190 Sr.-2L Kossuth, Miss. zR 81 Bill Franks 5-8 175 Jr.-Tr. State Line, Miss. 13 Tim Smith 6-0 197 Jr.-Tr. Baltimore, Md.

LT 76 Harrison Lauer 6-5 290 Jr.-Tr. Los Angeles, Calif. 75 Chase Sherman 6-4 285 Jr.-Tr. D’Iberville, Miss.

LG 55 Phillip Yandall 6-4 295 Sr.-1L Leone, American Samoa 62 Evan Shaw 6-2 275 Jr.-Tr. Hattiesburg, Miss. C 73 Darrell Leopold 6-2 305 Jr.-Tr. Laurel, Miss. 64 Alan Walters 6-2 275 Jr.-2L Jackson, Miss. RG 77 Kendall Hunter 6-6 338 So.-1L Mound Bayou, Miss. 63 Casey Cole Carver 6-2 275 Sr.-1L Modesto, Calif. RT 64 Alan Walters 6-2 275 Jr.-2L Jackson, Miss. 68 Jake Zbydniewski 6-1 305 Sr.-3L Fort Walton beach, Fla. XR 23 Ray Chisolm 5-10 197 Sr.-1L Hattiesburg, Miss. 8 Todd Bradford 6-3 215 Sr.-1L Selma, Ala. zR 82 Carlton Ollie 5-11 178 Jr.-Tr. Flora, Miss. 3 Blake Swain 6-1 187 So.-Tr. Aurora, Colo.

TE 87 Dex Hopkins 6-3 225 Jr.-Tr. Richland, Miss. 84 Jacob Sesma 6-3 235 Jr.-2L Walnut, Miss.

RETURN SPECIALISTS KR 2 Dominique Davenport 6-0 175 Jr.-2L Baldwyn, Miss. 14 Maurice Moore 5-10 182 So.-Tr. Fort Worth, Texas KR 9 Ray Chisolm 5-10 197 Sr.-1L Hattiesburg, Miss. 13 Tim Smith 6-0 197 Jr.-Tr. Baltimore, Md.

PR 8 Todd Bradford 6-3 215 Sr.-1L Selma, Ala. 2 Dominique Davenport 6-0 175 Jr.-2L Baldwyn, Miss.

STATESMEN PRESEASON DEPTH CHARTDEFENSELE 70 Matt Melton 6-2 278 Sr.-3L Cleveland, Miss. 92 Eljae Faogali 6-4 254 Sr.-1L Vaitogi, American Samoa RE 94 Mark Hoskins 6-2 280 Jr.-Tr. Louisville, Miss. 98 Terry Vaughn 6-1 280 Jr.-Tr. New Bern, N.C. NG 97 Robbie Mayers 6-3 295 Jr.-Tr. Laurel, Miss. 87 Dewayne Hopson 6-3 250 So.-Tr. Clarksdale, Miss. LOB 11 Hollan Fiu 6-1 225 Sr.-1L Iliili, American Samoa 44 Bill Hawkins 6-2 225 Jr.-Tr. Booneville, Miss.

MLB 51 Xavier Triplett 6-1 226 Fr.-Rs. Hillsboro, Miss. 52 Willie Bradberry 6-1 245 Sr.-1L Greenville, Miss.

ROB 48 Robert Hogan 6-1 217 Jr.-2L Lexington, Miss. 29 Melvin Griffin 5-11 215 Jr.-Tr. Madison, Miss. D 24 Jerry Barnes 5-9 189 Jr.-Tr. Oakland, Calif. 11 Taeao Fagalele 6-0 190 Sr.-1L Kahlili, Hawaii N 6 Garrett Williams 5-9 190 Sr.-3L Leland, Miss. 20 Ken Griffin 6-0 193 Jr.-Tr. Philadelphia, Miss. FS 47 Justin Whitley 6-0 215 Jr.-Tr. San Francisco, Calif. 36 Skylar Parker 6-2 192 Jr.-2L Brandon, Miss. CB 2 Dominique Davenport 6-0 175 Jr.-2L Baldwyn, Miss. 26 LeDarrius Cage 5-8 175 Jr.-Tr. Los Lunas, N.M. CB 21 Jared Turner 6-1 195 Jr.-Tr. Morrow, Ga. 28 Preston Felder 5-10 165 Jr.-Tr. Meridian, Miss.

PUNTERS/KICKERS P 37 Tyler Caldwell 5-11 185 Sr.-1L Laurel, Miss. 49 Matt Snyder 6-1 205 Jr.-Tr. San Jose, Calif. PK 38 Matt Dean 5-8 165 Jr.-2L Cleveland, Miss. 49 Matt Snyder 6-1 205 Jr.-Tr. San Jose, Calif.

DS 70 Matt Melton 6-2 278 Sr.-3L Cleveland, Miss. 36 Skylar Parker 6-2 192 Jr.-2L Brandon, Miss.

H 15 Zak Mikel 6-1 195 Sr.-3L Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 12 Micah Davis 6-2 205 Jr.-Tr. Wesson

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The Roberts File• Led the Statesmen to 25-9 record and back-to-back Gulf South Conference Championships in first two years as head coach• Team competed in second round of NCAA Playoffs in 2007 & NCAA Quarterfinals in 2008• His 10 wins in 2007 were the most of any first year head football coach in DSU history• 22 NCAA All-Americans and 53 All-Conference performers have played under his tutelege• Coached NFL standout and Pittsburgh Steeler corner Ricardo Colclough at Tusculum College• Coach Michael Eubanks (2006-2007) and Lardester Hicks-Green (2008) to GSC Defensive Player of the Year Award• Eight Statesmen have competed in the Cactus Bowl, the NCAA DII Football All-Star Game, since Roberts became head coach

RonROBERTSHead Coach • Fourth Year • Visalia, Cailf. • University of Tennessee at Martin, 1988

After being named the 17th head football coach at Delta State University in January of 2007, Ron Roberts has continued the task of building one of the most dominant programs in DSU history over the past three seasons. The Statesmen defense, already an imposing force unto itself, continued to mature while the new look spread offense highlighted the athletic talents of many newcomers along with some familiar faces. Overall, Roberts has guided DSU to a 25-9 record and the school’s first ever back-to-back outright Gulf South Conference Championships in 2007 and 2008. The Statesmen advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II Football Championships in 2007 and the Quarterfinals in 2008. In the last four seasons, two as defensive coordinator, Roberts has completed the turnaround of the Statesmen defense, as evidenced by DSU’s dominance in the GSC statistical rankings. In 2006 and 2007, the Statesmen led the GSC in scoring and total defense, and in 2008 DSU ranked ninth nationally in rush defense. Roberts coached back-to-back GSC Defensive Players of the Year in Michael Eubanks (2006/2007) and Lardester Hicks-Green (2008), while a total of 19 Statesmen have received All-Gulf South Conference accolades on defense. Eubanks, Hicks-Green, Monterio James and Jamarcus Wiggins all received All-American honors as well. In 2007, Michael Eubanks became just the second defensive player in NCAA Division II history to be named one of three finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy, awarded annually to NCAA Division II’s top collegiate football player. Along with the Robert’s era came a more wide open look on the offensive side of the ball as well, giving DSU the “Wow factor” that fans deserve. The new look not only gave the fans something to cheer about, but enabled the rushing game to improve from 10th in the conference in 2006 to within just tenths of a point from leading the league at 217.8 yards a game. The Statesmen concluded 2007 ranked second in the NCAA in total defense, third in rush defense, second in scoring defense and first in defensive pass efficiency. Michael Eubanks, an outside linebacker from Cleveland, was selected as the National Defensive Player of the Year while being invited to the Harlon Hill Ceremony as one of the final three candidates for the award. All told,

a total of five players were named to All-American Teams. The successes of 2007 spilled over into 2008, where the Statesmen fin-ished the season ranked second in the GSC (471.9 ypg) and sixth nationally. Led by All-GSC candidate Garrett DeWitt, the Statesmen passing attacked ranked fourth nationally with 328.3 yards passing per game. The Statesmen also rolled up 1,713 rushing yards and ranked second in the GSC and 16th nationally with 36.2 points per game. Wide receiver Chad Schroeder (WR/PR) was named to the prestigious American Football Coaches Association All-American Team, while Trevar Deed was named a First Team All-American after amassing 15 total touchdowns and over 1479 yards of total offense. Mark Ellis (OL), Pete Veseau (C), Chad Schroeder (WR) were also honored as All-GSC performers. Prior to joining the DSU staff, Roberts served one season as head coach at Mount Whitney HS in Visalia, Calif., and the 2003 season as defensive coordina-tor at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. While at TSU, Roberts took over a defense ranked near the bottom in the Southland Conference. Within a year the seasoned coordinator improved TSU’s defense in virtually every statistical category and Texas State placed two defenders on the All-Southland Conference Defensive Team. Before his journey to Texas State, Roberts spent five seasons as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Tusculum College. During his tenure at the Greeneville, Tenn. school, the Pioneers posted one of the most memorable runs in TC football history. In 2002, Roberts guided a defense that led the South Atlantic Conference in yards (273) allowed per game and in points per game (15). In 2002, the Pioneers posted a school record 31 turnovers for a +7 margin. At Tusculum College, Roberts coached 11 All-South Atlantic Conference defensive selections and Ricardo Colclough, a second round National Football League draft pick in 2004. Prior to joining the Tusculum staff, Roberts served as an assistant coach at Greensboro College in 1998 and was head coach at Burroughs High School (1994-96) in California. While at Burroughs, Roberts guided BHS to its first playoff appearance in 15 years and followed that up with another post-season

trip the following year. He began his coaching career at Houston High School in Germantown, Tenn., as a defensive coordinator. Roberts was a two-time All-Conference selection at linebacker at the College of Sequoias in his native Visalia, Calif. He transferred to the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he helped guide them to the 1988 Gulf South Conference Championship. He graduated from UT-Martin with a degree in Sociology and later earned his master’s degree in Education from the University of Memphis in 1992. Roberts is married to the former Didi Walker of Germantown, Tenn. The couple are the parents of three children; Reed, Reilly, and Ryan.

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THE ROBERTS ERA:Back-to-Back GSC Championships in 2007 & 2008

INSIDE ROBERTS’ CAREER:2007-PRESENT • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITYHEAD COACH/DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR• 25-9 all-time at Delta State University• Became first DSU head coach to lead Statesmen to Gulf South Conference title in first two seasons as head coach• Statesmen wrapped up 2008 10-2 overall and 8-0 in the GSC• DSU finished 2007 with a 10-2 record overall, 8-0 in GSC• Delta State advanced to second round of NCAA Playoffs in 2007 and Quarterfinals in 2008• Linebacker Lardester Hicks-Green named All-American by four publications in 2008 and 2009, while becoming the GSC’s All-time leader in tackles with 343. • Lardester Hicks-Green became third-straight Statesmen defender to be named GSC Defensive Player of the Year (2008)• Statesmen have placed 24 players on the All-GSC squads • “Green Shirts” led GSC in total defense and scoring defense in 2006 & 2007• Statesmen led league in total offense & defense in 2007• Michael Eubanks one of three finalists for “Harlon Hill Trophy” in 2007• Eubanks named GSC “Defensive PoY” in 2006 & 2007

• 14 Statesmen named to “All-American” teams • 24 Statesmen named to Gulf South “All-GSC” Teams• Defeated NCAA 1-AA foe Jackson State 27-15 to open season in 2007• Michael Eubanks set new NCAA DII record for career sacks (45) and established a new GSC mark for career tackles-for-loss (70.5) in 2007

2005 - 2006 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR• DSU led GSC in total defense and scoring defense in 2006• Helped lead Delta State to NCAA DII National Semifinals• Claimed NCAA SE Region Title with 27-10 win over UNA• Directed defense to three road wins in 2006 NCAA Playoffs including 17-10 at Elizabeth City State, 24-17 at North Carolina Central, and a 27-10 win over UNA at Braly Municipal Stadium • Ranked in top 10 in five NCAA defensive statistical categores• Coached All-GSC and All-American linebacker Michael Eubanks• Took eighth ranked defensive attack in 2004 to fifth-best in Gulf South Conference in 2005

2003 • TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY • SAN MARCOS, TX DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR• Defensive Coordinator• Third in SLC in pass defense and average per rush• Third in Southland in interceptions (14), turnovers (26), and sacks (27)

1998-2002 • TUSCULUM COLLEGE • GREENVILLE, TN DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR• Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach• Coached Pittsburg Steelers’ draft pick Ricardo Colclough

1997 • GREENSBORO COLLEGE • GREENSBORO, NC DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR• Defensive Coordinator

1994-1996 • BURROUGHS HIGH • VISALIA, CA HEAD COACH• Head Coach• Led BHS to first playoff appearance in 15 years

1992-1993 • HOUSTON HIGH • GERMANTOWN, TN DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR• Defensive Coordinator

INSIDE ROBERTS’ PLAYING CAREER:1985-1986 • COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS• Two-time All-Conference linebacker• Among conference leaders in tackles

1987-1988 • UNIV. OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN• Helped guide UTM to 1988 GSC title• Played linebacker for Skyhawks


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The Stevens File • Enters first season as Offensive Coordinator• Offenses have routinely ranked in the top five in conference every year• Coached Utah State All-American Kevin Robinson• Spent three seasons as OC at Stephen F. Austin• 2004 Offensive Unit ranked 36th nationally in NCAA-FCS• Coached at UAM, where offense set 30 team/individual records

GregSTEVENSOffensive Coordinator • First Year • Ephraim, Utah/Utah State, 1993

Greg Stevens enters his first season as Offensive Coordina-tor/Quarterbacks coach on Ron Roberts’ staff at Delta State University. Stevens comes to Delta State after serving four years as an assistant at Utah State. From 2005-2008, Stevens worked as the wide receivers coach at Utah State, working with the Aggies’ career receptions leader in All-American Kevin Robinson. The wide receiver/returner left the Aggies with his name scat-tered throughout the school record book, including atop the career receptions list, as well as the NCAA record book, finishing as the NCAA career yards per play record holder. Stevens served as the interim offensive coordinator in 2006. Prior to serving at USU, Stevens spent three years as the offensive coordinator at Stephen F. Austin. While at SFA, Stevens directed the Lumberjacks offense to the No. 1 ranking in passing in the Southland Conference in 2002 and 2003 and ranked 36th in NCAA-FCS in 2004. Coached two NFLsignees in Lawrence Hamilton (WR) and Dominique Edison (WR), and Tony Tompkins (WR), who was named Canadian Football League Special Teams Player of the Year his rookie season. Stevens also has ties to the Gulf South Conference, serving as offensive coordinator at the University of Arkansas-Monticello for three years. During his stint at UAM, the Boll Weevils set over 30 offensive school records and was ranked among the nation’s top five units. While at UAM, Stevens coached Derrick Armstrong (WR), who has enjoyed a fruitful career in the NFL. QB Kevin McCarn finished his career as the career passer in Arkansas collegiate history. The Ephraim, Utah native has also coached at Mesa (Colo.) State (1992-94), Eastern Arizona (1995-97) and Snow (Utah) Junior College (1998). Stevens played quarterback at Eastern Oregon State Univer-sity. He garnered Team MVP honors his senior season. Prior to EOSU, Stevens earned All-American honors at Snow Junior College. Stevens is married to the former Amy Steadman and the couple has three kids; Tyler, Ryan and Hannah. The family resides in Cleveland.

INSIDE STEVENS’ CAREER:

2010 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY• Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach

2005-2008 • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY• Wide Receivers Coach

• Coached Aggies All-American Kevin Robinson• Served as Interim Offensive Coordinator in 2006

2002-2004 • STEPHEN F. AUSTIN UNIVERSITY• Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach

• Led Southland Conference in passing (2002 and 2003)• Passing Offense ranked 36th in NCAA-FCS in 2004

1999-2001 • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO• Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach

• Helped establish over 30 offensive records at UAM

OTHER COACHING STOPS• Snow (Utah) Junior College (1998)

• Eastern Arizona College (1995-1997)• Mesa (Colo.) State University (1992-1994)

The Golding File • Spent the past three years as Defensive Coordinator/DBs Coach at Tusculum• Guided TC defense to school record 14 interceptions in 2008• Helped lead Tusculum to 2008 NCAA Division II Quarterfinals• Started in Statesmen secondary from 2002-2005• 2005 All-Gulf South Conference selection• Ranks fourth on the Delta State career tackles chart with 285

PeteGOLDINGDefensive Coordinator • First Year • Hammond, La./Delta St., 2005

Pete Golding, a former four-year starter and All-conference safety at Delta State University, enters his first season as the defensive coordinator for the Statesmen under head coach Ron Roberts. Golding was introduced on Dec. 16, 2009. Golding served the past two years as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach under Frankie DeBusk at Tusculum College, a member of the South Atlantic Confer-ence. Prior to being named defensive coordinator in 2008, Golding served as defensive backs coach in 2007. The Pioneers became an explosive and record-setting defensive unit under Golding’s direction. In 2007, Tusculum set a new school record for interceptions with 14 and in 2008 TC lead the SAC in sacks and turnovers forced en route to an appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Pioneers eventually lost to Delta State in the second round 27-19 at Parker Field-McCool Stadium. The Hammond, La., native began his coaching career as a graduate assistant on former DSU head coach Rick Rhoades’ staff in 2006. The Statesmen went 12-3 that season and advanced all the way to the NCAA Division II Semifinals before falling to eventual national champion Grand Valley State. Golding was a four-year starter for the Statesmen from 2002-2005 at safety, racking up 285 career tackles to rank fourth in school history. In 2004, the former 5-foot-9 free safety garnered All-Gulf South Conference honors after leading the team with 85 tackles with two interceptions and eight pass break-ups. As a senior in 2005, he tallied 81 tackles with five tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Golding graduated in 2005 from Delta State with a degree in health, physical education and recreation.

INSIDE GOLDING’S CAREER:

2010 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY• Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs Coach

2007-2009 • TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY• Defensive Coordinator (2008 & 2009)

• Coached TC defense to school-record 14 INTs in 2008• Helped lead TC to 2008 NCAA Division II Quarterfinals• Coached eight All-South Atlantic Conference players

2006 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY• Graduate Assistant for coach Rick Rhoades

• Worked with Statesmen secondary• Coached All-GSC selections Monterio James (CB) and

Jamarcus Wiggins (SS)• Statesmen advanced to NCAA Division II Semifinals

2002-2005 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY• Starting safety from 2002-2005

• Ranks fourth all-time in career tackles (285)• 2005 All-GSC selection

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The Pobolish File • WR Trevar Deed named All-American in 2008 and 2009• WR Chad Schroeder selected to the AFCA All-American Team in 2008• Coached WR Jeremy Ricks to All-GSC status in 2007• WR Trevar Deed set school record for grabs in a game with 16 vs. UNA (11.22.08)• Statesmen WR helped team amass 3,940 yards passing in 2008

ChetPOBOLISHWide Receivers • Fourth Year • Moundville, W.V./Emporia State, 1999

Chet Pobolish is in his fourth season as an assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff at Delta State. Pobolish coaches wide receivers and serve as the Coordinator of Special Teams. The Statesmen continued to move the ball ef-fectively in 2009 under coach Pobolish’s guidance. For a second-straight year, Trevar Deed was named All-GSC and All-American, as one of the top receivers/all-purpose backs in the Gulf South Conference. In 2008, Pobolish helped the Statesmen offense finish the season ranked second in the GSC (471.9 ypg) and sixth nationally. Led by All-GSC candidate Garrett DeWitt, the Statesmen passing attacked ranked fourth nationally with 328.3 yards passing per game. The Statesmen also rolled up 1,713 rushing yards and ranked second in the GSC and 16th nationally with 36.2 points per game. Under Pobolish’s direction, wide receiver Chad Schroeder (WR/PR) was named to the prestigious American Football Coaches Association All-American Team, while Trevar Deed was named a First Team All-American after amassing 15 total touchdowns and over 1479 yards of total offense. In is first season as wide receivers coach at DSU, Pobol-ish coached Jeremy Ricks to All-GSC honors and a spot in the NCAA DII All-Star game, the Cactus Bowl. Pobolish came to Delta State University from William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he served as an offensive assistant. The Rayland, Ohio, native spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Emporia State before moving to William Penn. At ESU, Pobolish coached wide receivers for five years before serving the last three as quarterbacks coach. At ESU, Pobolish directed the Hornets’ quarterbacks to record setting performances including Tad Hatfield’s school-record 3,068 yards in 2004. Pobolish was also a four-time All-Mid-America Inter-

collegiate Athletic Association selection at wide receiver for Emporia State from 1995-1998. While at ESU, the speedster hauled in 193 passes, good for fifth all-time in MIAA history. His 2,595 yards receiving also rank fourth on the all-time ESU list. Known as a deceptive and elusive receiver, Pobolish concluded his career with 4,655 all-purpose yards. He is a 1999 graduate of Emporia State with a degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. In December, Pobolish married the former Holly Mitchell. The couple resides in Cleveland with their daughter, Lauran Elizabeth.

INSIDE POBOLISH’S CAREER:2007-PRESENT • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

• Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

2004-2006 • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY• Quarterbacks Coach

2000-2003 • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY• Wide Receivers Coach

1995-1998 • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY• Named All-MIAA four straight years at WR

• Ranked 2nd all-time at ESU in career receptions (193)• Ranks 3rd all-time at ESU in all-purpose yardage with 4,655

• Finished career ranking third in career receiving yardage (2,595)• Led ESU in receptions in 1996

The Franks File • Coached at Kansas State University and University of Wisconsin• Worked under legends Barry Alverez (UW) and Bill Snyder (KSU)• Served on the staff at Texas State with current DSU head coach Ron Roberts• Standout wrestler at University of Oklahoma before finishing his career at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2002.• Trained several professional athletes including: Wes Welker (Patriots), Darren Sproles (Chargers) and Terrance Newman (Cowboys).

E.K.FRANKSDefensive Line • First Year • Wellington, Kan./Cen. Oklahoma,2000

E.K. Franks, a former University of Wisconsin and Kansas State University assistant, enters his first season as an assistant on the Statesmen football staff. He will coach the defensive line and coordinate strength and conditioning. Franks, who spent the past few years out of coaching in the private business sector, last worked on the staff of Barry Alverez and Bret Bielema at the University of Wisconsin from 2004-2006. At UW, Franks served as a defensive assistant, working with the defensive coordinator on opponent plan-ning, defensive recruiting, player development and camp administration. Prior to joining the Badgers staff, Franks served as the defensive line coach on the Texas State staff under then-defensive coordinator Ron Roberts. While under Franks’ leadership, the Bobcats defensive line helped the unit rank third in the Southland Conference in pass defense, rush defense, turnovers and sacks in 2003. The Wellington, Kan., native began his collegiate coaching career as a strength and conditioning coach for legendary Kansas State University head coach Bill Snyder. Franks collaboratively managed and supervised the strength programs for over 100 Wildcat football players and assisted with the training of over 100 Lady Wildcats from 2000-2001. Aside from coaching, Franks also served as an academic counselor for Kansas State University Athletics from 2001-2003. He monitored and tracked the academic progress of Wildcat student-athletes, while providing academic mentor-ing and tutoring assistance for those in need. He developed and arranged academic workshops and provided KSU student-athletes with the resources they needed to succeed in the classroom.

His coaching career got its start as the defensive backs/strength coach at Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. from 1996-2000. While at Heritage Hall, Franks helped raise money for a state-of-the-art weight facility, while coordinating the strength and conditioning efforts of HHHS student-athletes. Franks attended the University of Oklahoma and Mis-souri State University before completing his bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2000. He later earned his master’s degree in adult education from Kansas State University in 2002. While at OU, Franks was a standout wrestler under for-mer Sooners coach Stan Abel. He would transfer to Missouri State, formerly Southwest Missouri State, where he would close his collegiate career as a defensive back for the Bears. After graduating, Franks coached and trained athletes in the Oklahoma City, Okla., area as owner/personal fitness instructor of Franks Fitness from 1995-2000. He also worked as a strength instructor at St. Anthony Sports Science Center in Oklahoma City from 1993-1995. An active community leader, Franks serves on the board of the Kansas-based non-profit S.A.F.E., Success Achieved in Future Environments, which helps mentor youth through athletics. During his career, Franks has coached hundreds of suc-cessful student-athletes including: Wes Welker (New England Patriots), Terrance Newman (Dallas Cowboys), Darren Sproles (San Diego Chargers), Sheldon Williams (Atlanta Hawks), Nicole Ohlde (Minnesota Lynx), Laurie Koehn (Washington Mystics), Brian Aylor (New York Yankees) and Mitch Simons (Montreal Expos).


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The Mikel File • Begins first season as OL coach and Director of Football Operations• Served previous two seasons as Graduate Assistant on Roberts’ staff• Served as GA wide receivers coach in 2008 and OL coach in 2009• Three-year starter for the Statesmen offensive line• All-GSC Second Team honors in 2006• Honorable Mention All-American in 2006

TravisMIKELOffensive Line • Third Year • Fort Walton Beach, Fla./DSU, 200

Travis Mikel begins his second season as Director of Football Operations, and his first as the full-time offensive line coach under Ron Roberts. Mikel spent the 2008 season as a graduate assistant working with coach Chet Pobolish and the wide receivers and the 2009 season assisting former OL coach Randy Grierson. In 2009, the Statesmen offense averaged 410.4 yards per game, while scoring 27.1 points per game. Senior quarterback Garrett DeWitt closed his career as the second-leading passer in school history with 6,945 yards, while amassing 7,145 yards of total offense. Junior all-purpose back Trevar Deed finished the regular season leading the GSC in scoring with 15 total touchdowns. With assistance from Mikel, four-year starter Brad Latham (OL) was named to the All-GSC First Team and All-Super Region Two teams. Latham also participated in the Cactus Bowl, the Division II All-Star Game in Kingsville, Texas. In 2008, the Statesmen receiving corps proved to be one of the best in the Gulf South Conference and the nation. Two Statesmen, Chad Schroeder (AFCA) and Trevar Deed (FB Gazette) received All-American honors after the season. A 2007 graduate of Delta State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Mikel was a 2006 Honor-able Mention All-American, as well as an All-Gulf South Conference Second Team member. From 2004-2007, Mikel served in several positions along the offensive line. Mikel’s All-American nod came while serving as center during his junior year. Mikel is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

The Hicks-Green File • Begins first year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff• Holds Gulf South Conference and Delta State career record for tackles (343)• Three-time NCAA Division II All-American, including 2009 AFCA All-American• Four-time All-Gulf South Conference selection• 2008 GSC Defensive Player of the Year

LardesterHICKS-GREENGrad. Assistant • First Year • Chicago, Ill/Delta State, 2009

Lardester Hicks-Green enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach under Ron Roberts at Delta State University. The three-time All-American and 2008 GSC Defensive Player of the Year will serve as the linebackers coach in 2010. Prior to joining the coaching staff at DSU, Hicks-Green amassed a Gulf South Conference and Delta State record 343 tackles in a storied four-year career for the Statesmen. A three-time All-American and a four-time All-Gulf South Conference selection, Hicks-Green led the Statesmen in tackles as a junior and senior, while helping the “Green Shirts” defense to become one of the top units in NCAA Division II overthe last four years. During his time at DSU, Hicks-Green led the Statesmen to three trips to the NCAA Division II Playoffs, including a 2006 semifinals and 2008 quarterfinals appearances. The Chicago, Ill., native is a 2009 graduate of Delta State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He currently pursu-ing a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is married to the former Nekelah Green and they have one daughter, Lailah.

The Hennes File • Second year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff• Serves as DSU’s Recruiting Coordinator• Played quarterback at Emporia State, where he was coached by current DSU assistant coach Chet Pobolish.

TylerHENNESGrad. Assistant • Second Year • Mulvane, Kan./Emporia State, 2008

Tyler Hennes enters his second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Statesmen and coach Ron Roberts. The Mulvane, Kan., native will serve as the offensive graduate assistant in 2010 working with offensive coordinator Greg Stevens, wide receivers coach Chet Pobolish, and offensive line coach Travis Mikel. A 2008 graduate of Emporia State University with a degree in Social Science, Hennes played football for the Hornets, and was coached by current Statesmen assistant and former Emporia State great Chet Pobolish. Hennes is a graduate of Mulvane High School in Mulvane, Kan., where he was a two-sport star in basketball and football. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Management from Delta State University.

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The Latham File • First year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff• Will work with all the offensive line in 2010• All-Gulf South Conference Offensive Lineman at Delta State• Named to GSC’s All-Decade Team for the 2000’s• Graded at 90 percent or better during his career at Delta State• Graduated with honors/Four-time Academic All-GSC

BradLATHAMGrad. Assistant • First Year • Tuscaloosa, Ala./Delta State, 2009

The West File • Coached DBs at Kentucky Christian University last season• KCU defense ranked 2nd nationally last season in pass defense• Played four years for the Hornets of Alabama State University• Graduate Cum Laude with a B.A in English

RodWESTGrad. Assistant • First Year • Deatsville, Ala./Alabama State, 2009

Brad Latham enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach for the Statesmen and coach Ron Roberts. The Tusca-loosa, Ala., native will serve as the offensive graduate assistant in 2010 working with offensive coordinator Greg Stevens, wide receivers coach Chet Pobolish, and offensive line coach Travis Mikel. A 2009 graduate of Delta State University with a degree in Business, Latham was a four-year letterman and starter for the Statesmen along the offensive line - playing both tackle and guard. He was a 2009 All-GSC selection and member of the Gulf South Conference’s All-Decade Team for the 2000’s. He is a graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School, where he was an All-State selection for the Wildcats. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Management from Delta State University.

Rod West begins his first season as a graduate assistant coach on the staff of Ron Roberts. Prior to coming to DSU, West spent the 2009 season at Kentucky Christian University for coach Zack Moore. KCU finished the season ranked second nationally in pass defense, allowing just 134 yards per game. West played four seasons at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Ala. His senior season, West totaled 23 tackles with 2.5 tackles-for-loss and four pass break-ups. Junior year, West grabbed two interceptions and totaled 31 tackles. He received a bachelor’s degree in English, graduating Cum Laude. He was a member of Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. The Deatsville, Ala., native played football and baseball at Selma High School in Selma, Ala. Lettered all four years on the gridiron and diamond. He is single and resides in Cleveland.

The Wilkes File • First year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff• Will serve as Director of Video Operations• Served as the Assistant Video Coordinator at Coast Carolina in 2009• Spent 2008 as a student-assistant in the Coastal Carolina Media Relations Office• Two-sport star at Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, S.C.• Played baseball and football at FCHS

JasonWILKESGrad. Assistant • First Year • Winnsboro, S.C./Coastal Carolina,2009

Jason Wilkes enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach for the Statesmen and coach Ron Roberts. The Winns-boro, S.C., native will serve as the Video Coordinator while also serving as a defensive assistant coach. A 2009 graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Sports Management, Wilkes spent the fall of 2009 as the Assistant Video Coordinator for the Coastal Carolina football program. As an undergraduate, Wilkes worked one year in the media relations office before serving as a student assistant coach with the football team. Wilkes is a graduate of Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, S.C., where he was a two-sport star in baseball and football. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Delta State University.

GAME DAY COACHING LOCATIONS

STEVENS - PRESSBOX

GOLDING - PRESSBOX

ROBERTS - FIELD

FRANKS - FIELD POBOLISH - FIELD

MIKEL - FIELD


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Trevar Deed RB • 5-11 • 219 • Senior • 2LPhoenix, Ariz.• Eastern Arizona College 1

2010 (Outlook) and Career Notes: Preseason All-American by Lindy’s Football Almanac and The Sporting News...One of the top returning offensive players in the Gulf South Conference and NCAA Division II...Harlon Hill Trophy candidate...Enters season with 3,722 all-purpose yards and 30 career touchdowns...Rushed for 1,539 career yards on 276 carries...145 career receptions for 1,684 yards...Ranks ninth all-time in career rushing yards and fourth on the career receptions list.

2009 (Junior): Totaled 1,947 all-purpose yards to lead the Statesmen...Rushed for 931 yards on 160 carries with 10 touchdowns...Grabbed 67 passes for 805 yards and five touchdowns...Averaged 19.8 yards per kick return...Ranked fourth in NCAA DII in all-purpose yards per game at 194.7...Finished the season ranked No. 16 in NCAA with 6.70 receptions per game and 32nd in receiving yards per game (80.5)...Tallied 15 total touchdowns to rank 19th in NCAA DII and first in the GSC in scoring (9.0)...67 receptions rank fourth in GSC...Totaled over 150 all-purpose yards in eight games, including a school-record and career-high 373 yards (240 rush, 90 receiving, 43 returns) versus West Georgia (11.7)...Rushed for a career-high 240 yards, the fourth highest total in school history, on 31 carries with two touchdowns versus UWG at Parker Field-McCool Stadium...Rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns and caught a season-high 15 passes for 115 yards at North Alabama (10.15)...Season-high 126 yards receiving on seven catches at Arkansas-Monticello (9.12)...Associated Press Third Team All-American...D2Football.com Honorable Mention All-American...First Team All-Gulf South Conference at running back...Second Team All-South Region by Football Gazette...Preseason All-American by Lindy’s.

2008 (Sophomore): Helped Statesmen capture second-straight Gulf South Conference cham-pionship...Named First Team All-American as an athlete by Football Gazette...Earned First Team All-Southeast Region and First Team All-Gulf South Conference…Led the team in receptions (78) and yards (879)…Also led team in rushing attempts (116) and yards (608)…His 15 total touchdowns rank him second in the GSC for the season…Also returned 13 punts for 263 yards (20.2 yard average)…Established new school record for receptions in a game with 16 versus North Alabama (11.24)...78 receptions mark second highest single-seaason total in school history...Rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown while racking up 100 yards receiving vs. North Alabama (10.16)…Scored three touchdowns vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9.13), Arkansas Tech (11.1) and West Georgia (11.8)...Wore number 25 during 2008 season.

2007 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Coach Daryl Phillips at Camelback High…Named to the All-Conference Team after his junior and senior seasons…Voted Team MVP after his senior year…Set school record for touchdowns (5) and interceptions (4) in one game.

PERSONAL: Trevar Deed…Born July 15, 1986…Son of Leroy Deed and Francine Valdez…Major is health, physical education and recreation.

Garrett Williams LB • 5-9 • 195 • Senior • 3LLeland, Miss. • South Delta HS 6

2009: (Junior): Played in 10 games after making the switch to outside linebacker…Regis-tered 30 total tackles with three tackles for loss to go along with one sack and one pass break up…Career-high seven tackles with a tackle-for-loss and a pass breakup versus Valdosta State (10.1)...Tallied six tackles and a sack at Arkansas Tech (10.31).

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in 11 games for the Statesmen defensive secondary…Cred-ited with 22 tackles, including 15 solo tackles...Tallied one tackle for loss vs. McNeese State (08.06)…Recorded two pass break-ups and two quarterback hurries.

2007 (Freshman): Played in three games…Recorded three tackles.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Coach Derrick Hooker at South Delta High…Named to All-District team as a junior and senior…Voted Team MVP in football and baseball.

PERSONAL: Garrett Lamond Williams…Born August 29, 1988…Son of Brenda Green and Garrett Miles…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Todd Bradford WR • 6-3 • 215 • Senior • 3LSelma, Ala. • Auburn University 8

2009 (Junior): Played in all 10 games for the Statesmen, including eight starts...Made 12 receptions for 93 yards including one touchdown...Rushed for 51 yards on eight carries with a touchdown...Complete 1-of-1 pass attempts for 28 yards...Returned 10 punts for 133 yards (13.3 yppr), including career-long 81 yard return at North Alabama (10.15)...Finished the season with 277 all-purpose yards...Tallied six tackles as a special teams gunner.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY: Was a member of the Tiger football team for two seasons but did not letter.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Robby James at John T. Morgan Academy...Played Wide Receiver, Kick Returner, and Quarterback...Helped guide team to 3 consecutive State Champi-onships at the 3A AISA level from 1997 to 2000...Led the state in special teams return yardage in junior and senior years...Totaled 21 touchdowns as a senior...2000 AISA Back of the Year...Also helped the John T. Morgan track team to a State Championship in 1999.

PERSONAL: Philip Todd Bradford...Born January 18, 1983...Son of Keith Bradford and Nancy Elliot...Has two sisters, Aly Bradford and Anna Kathryn...Major is Business Management.

Dwight Tillman DB • 5-11 • 188 • Junior • TRBaltimore, Md. • Lackawanna San Joaquin Delta (Calif.) CC 5

LACKAWANNA: Played two seasons at Lackawanna College...Helped lead his team to a 5-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in the Northeast Football Conference in 2009...Named second-team All-Northeast Conference...Recorded 35 total tackles to rank No. 6 on the team...Two tackles for loss...Two interceptions with 95 return yards...Seven pass break-ups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles...Coached by Mark Duda.

PREP: Three-sport star at Western Tech High School in Baltimore, Md....Starred on the gridiron at quarterback and defensive back...Originally signed with the University of Minnesota.

PERSONAL: Dwight Tillman...Born July 8, 1986...Son of Valerie Lamb...Has three siblings...Majoring in Health, Physcial Education and Recreation.

Dominique Davenport DB • 5-11 • 180 • Junior • 2LBaldwyn, Miss. • Baldwyn HS 2

2009 (Sophomore): Started in six of the seven games he appeared in... Registered 20 tackles... Had four pass breakups... Hauled in one interception. Wore number 7 in 2009.

2008 (Freshman): Earned Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year…Started all 12 games for the Statesmen…Tallied 48 tackles on the season, 34 solo…Had 1.5 tackles for a loss of three yards…Three interception returns for 15 yards with two interceptions coming vs. West Alabama (10.11)…Recorded season high seven tackles vs. North Alabama (10.16)…Finished the season second on the team with 11 pass break-ups...Wore No. 18 in 2008.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Jimmy Dillengers at Baldwyn High…Earned All-State honors four consecutive seasons…Helped guide team to North State Championship…Compiled nearly 4,000 all-purpose yards, 41 touchdowns and 24 interceptions during high school career…Also participated in basketball...One of the top defensive back prospects in Missis-sippi...Rated in The Clarion Ledger’s Top 100 Prospects for 2007.

PERSONAL: Dominique Davenport…Born November 29, 1980…Son of Murlian Mc-Gaughy…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Blake Swain WR • 6-1 • 185 • Sophomore • TRAurora, Colo. • Colorado State University 3

COLORADO STATE: 2009 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve...2008:Enrolled at Colorado State in January as a grayshirt student-athlete and took part in spring practice...Sustained a knee injury near the end of spring ball that robbed him of his true freshman season.

PREP: A three-year starter at Denver (Colo.) East High School, was all-Denver Prep League as a senior...Named by Scout.com as one of the 60 top prep players in Colorado...Played WR, DB, QB, RB, K and return specialist for the Angels...Was a two-year starter and received MVP honors from his teammates in 2005...Head football coach was Ron Woolfork...Also a starting point guard and shooting guard on the East basketball team, he ranked among the team’s leading scorers.

PERSONAL: Blake Dejon’che Swain...Born Nov. 22, 1988, in Denver, Colo. ...Parents are Chan-dra Swain and Michael Moore...Has an older sister...Participated in the Lakeview Commons Assisted Living social hour, meeting with the elderly residents and their families in February before the ‘10 season...Majoring in performing arts.

Rafael Mitchell WR • 5-8 • 178 • Junior • 2LBowdon, Ga. • Bowdeon High School 4

2009 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games with seven starts…Caught 20 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown…Also carried the ball for 62 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown...Grabbed four passes for 104 yards and a touchdown versus Harding (9.12).

2008 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen, earning two starts...Totaled 43 rushing attempts for 264 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 22.5 yards rushing per game...Tied for a team season high three rushing touchdowns vs. West Georgia (11.08)...Caught 10 passes on the year for 98 yards and two touchdowns.

2007 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Coach Dwight Hochstetler at Bowdon High School…Named Offensive Player of the Year…Twice Named Defensive Back of the Year…Also lettered in basketball and track and field…Member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Rafael Perez Mitchell…Born September 18, 1988…Son of Larry and Cassandra Mitchell…Has two brothers, Jamal and Brinston…Majoring in Business Management.


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Ray Chisolm WR • 5-11 • 195 • Senior • 1LHattiesburg, Miss. • Pearl River (Miss.) CC 9

2009 (Junior): Played in nine games for the Statesmen...Caught 14 passes for 225 yards anda touchdown...Averaged 16.1 yards per reception...Career-high five receptions for 51 yards atArkansas-Monticello (9.12)...Grabbed first career TD reception versus West Georgia (11.7) on acareer-long 52-yard touchdown grab from Garrett DeWitt.

PEARL RIVER CC: Played and lettered two seasons for coach Tim Hatten and the Wildcats…In2008, hauled in 32 catches for 516 yards and six touchdowns…PRCC recorded a 20-5 overallrecord with Chisolm at wide receiver.

PREP: Four-year letterman for coach Chuck Cameron and North Forest High School…Namedto the MHSAA Class 2A All-State Team…Also named to The Hattiesburg American “Super 22”and All-Pine Belt District Teams…Played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back forNFHS…Also lettered in basketball and track.

PERSONAL: Ray Anthony Chisolm…Born December 24, 1987…Son of Valeria Chisolm…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Hollan Fiu OLB • 6-1 • 225 • Senior • 1LIliili, American Samoa • New Mexico Military 10

2010 (Outlook): Speedy outside linebacker with a nose for the football...Will serve as one ofdefensive mainstays in coach Roberts’ 3-3-5 scheme.

2009 (Junior): Played in 10 games with three starts…Registered 40 total tackles with5.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback sack…Career-high 10 tackles (7 solo) at ArkansasTech (10.31)...Recorded six tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss, including a sack versus SouthernArkansas (10.24)...Totaled eight tackles and one pass breakup versus Valdosta State (10.1)

2008 (Junior): Redshirted due to injury.

NEW MEXICO MILITARY: Lettered two seasons for Jeff Lynn and the Broncos…Earned FirstTeam All-American honors while collecting Defensive MVP Award…Finished third in thenation with 126 tackles.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Jason Mangalei at Tafuna High School…Earned Varsity MVPhonors…Also participated in tennis, soccer, rugby and volleyball.

PERSONAL: Full name is Hollan Fiu...Born September 6, 1988…Son of Fa’aiu and Hana Fiu…Has five sisters and one brother…Majoring Physical Education.

Taeao Fagalele SS • 6-0 • 190 • Senior • 1LKahilli, Hawaii • San Jaoquin (Calif.) College 11

2009 (Junior): Missed part of season with injury... Appeared in six games... Had 18 tackles...Led team with two interceptions and had a team high in interception return yardage with 50yards.

SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE: Lettered two seasons for Gary Barlow and the Mustangs...Totaled 80 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 pass break-ups, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1blocked kick in junior college...Helped guide San Joaquin Delta College to the 2008 HawaiianPunch Bowl Championship.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Randall Okimoto at W.R. Farrington High School...Playeddefensive back and linebacker...Earned All-Conference and All-State honors following juniorand senior seasons...Also participated in track and wrestling.

PERSONAL: Taeao Ezra Fagalele...Born May 1, 1986...Son of Lagi Fagalele...Major is Kinesiol-ogy.

Micah Davis QB • 6-2 • 200 • Junior • RSWesson, Miss. • Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) CC 12

2010 (Outlook): Enters the fall at the top of Delta State’s QB depth chart...Passed for over 175yards and three touchdowns in the annual Green & White Game.

2009 (Junior): Spent the 2009 season as a redshirt...Named to the Athletic Director’s Aca-demic Hall of Fame after tallying a 4.00 GPA...Garnered Academic All-Gulf South ConferenceHonor Roll.

COPIAH-LINCOLN CC: Started two years for Glenn Davis…Earned Second Team All-SouthDivision honors as a sophomore…Named MVP of North-South All Star Game…Completed161 of 280 passes for 1,960 yards and 16 touchdowns in his final season.

PREP: Started three seasons for Tommy Clopton at Wesson High School...Earned All-Districthonors…Named District’s MVP…Named MVP in North-South All-Star game…Listed in top125 players in Mississippi after senior season…Also participated in baseball…Member of theNational Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Micah Glenn Davis…Born March 29, 1989…Son of Glenn and Minta Davis…Father played quarterback for DSU…Has one sister, Ann Shelby…Majoring in Chemistry.

Tim Smith WR • 6-0 • 197 • Junior • TRBaltimore, Md. • Hartnell (Calif.) College 13

HARTNELL: Played one season for Matt Collins at Hartnell College in Salinas, Calif. and one season at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif....As a freshman at SRJC helped guide team to 10-1 record, but made his greatest strides after transferring to Hartnell...As a sopho-more, led Panthers to Coast Conference championship...Set Hartnell school record for catches in a season with 60...Finished sophomore year with 60 receptions for 875 yards and eight touchdowns...Averaged 87.5 yards per game...Season-long reception of 83 yards...Named HC Offensive MVP...Received All-Coast Conference honors.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Tim Blake at Mervo High School in Baltimore, Md....Started at cornerback and strong safety...Named All-District as a senior...MVP of Baltimore City vs. County Game...Finished career with 25 receptions and seven touchdowns...Also ran track, where he was an All-State (3A) selection...Helped claim Maryland 3A State Championship in the 4x4 and 4x2 relays.

PERSONAL: Timothy Fitzgerald Smith, Jr....Born January 4, 1988...Son of Tim Smith, Sr. and Maria Waldron...Has one sister, Tykeisha...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Maurice Moore WR • 5-10 • 182 • Sophomore • TRFort Worth, Texas • University of Wisconsin 14

WISCONSIN: (2009) Returned one punt for three yards against Indiana on Nov. 7...Made one tackle on special teams against Purdue on Oct. 31...Had two kickoff returns for 43 yards, including career-long return of 25 yards, against Iowa on Oct. 17...Returned two kickoffs for 26 yards against Ohio State on Oct. 10...Had one reception for nine yards against Minnesota on Oct. 3...Appeared against Michigan State on Sept. 26...Caught one pass for 15 yards against Wofford on Sept. 19...Saw action against Fresno State on Sept. 12...Caught one pass for 21 yards, tying a career-long, against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5...(2008) Earned second letter... Appeared in six games...Finished with five catches for 61 yards...Two receptions for 24 yards at Fresno State on Sept. 13...First career catch against Marshall on Sept. 6...Career-high three re-ceptions for 37 yards against the Herd, including career-long catch of 21 yards...(2007) Earned first letter...Played in five games...Three kickoff returns for 45 yards at No. 1-ranked Ohio State on Nov. 3...Saw action at WR in wins over 13th-ranked Michigan on Nov. 10, Northern Illinois on Oct. 20 and 23rd-ranked Michigan State on Sept. 29...Played on special teams in win over Iowa on Sept. 22 (his first game action at UW)...Named UW scout team offensive player of the week for UNLV game...(2006) Redshirted...Named UW scout team offensive player of the week for Illinois and Purdue games.

PREP: Earned district and team MVP honors as team captain his senior year...PrepStar All-American...Rushed for 1,200 yards and 14 TDs and passed for 855 yards and 10 TDs as a senior ...Career totals included 1,624 rushing yards and 18 TDs, along with 1,224 passing yards and 14 TDs ...Lettered in football and track ...Football coach was Dale Keeling

PERSONAL: Parents are Robert and Angela Moore...Brother, Robert Moore, was a running back at East Central University...Major is agricultural journalism.

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zak Mikel QB • 6-1 • 195 • Senior • 3LFort Walton Beach, Fla. • Choctawatchee HS 15

2009 (Junior): Played in 10 games…Carried the ball 34 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns…Season high 54 yards vs. West Georgia (11.7)...Rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns on five carries at Arkansas-Monticello (9.12).

2008 (Sophomore): Missed entire season due to injury...Received medical redshirt.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen primarily on special teams...Also saw time at quarterback and defensive back…Rushed 19 times for 135 yards with a long of 25 yards...Completed 3-of-8 passes for 45 yards...Rushed for a career-high 67 yards on four carries vs. UA-Monticello (11.10).

2006 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2006 campaign as a redshirt.

PREP: Lettered four years for Bobby Moore at Choctawhatchee High…Garnered All-District and All-Area honors his junior and senior seasons…Voted Team Captain in 2004 and 2005.

PERSONAL: Andrew Zachary Mikel…Born July 6, 1988… Son of Trisha Mikel...Has one brother, Travis (Assistant Coach)…Majoring in Pre-Engineering.

L.J. Castile WR • 6-3 • 225 • Senior • TRHouston, Texas • University of Houston 16

UNIV. OF HOUSTON: (2009) Ranked second on team with seven receiving touchdowns... One of 29 players to compete in all 14 games... Hauled in a 22-yard touchdown catch against Northwestern State during the season opener... finished with two catches for 26 yards against the Demons... snared a 7-yard touchdown catch midway through the second quarter at C-USA rival UTEP... also blocked a UTEP extra point midway through the third quarter... capped the Cougars’ scoring with a 7-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter at C-USA rival Tulane... finished with three catches for 26 yards against the Green Wave... blocked an extra point against C-USA rival SMU... blocked an extra point at Conference USA-rival UCF... recorded four catches for 38 yards , including a pair of touchdowns against C-USA rival Memphis... scored the Cougars’ first points with a 7-yard touchdown early in the first quarter and added an 18-yard score early in the third quarter against the Tigers... led all players with six catches for 76 yards and added a 5-yard touchdown late in the first half against C-USA rival Rice. C-USA Championship Game: Snared a 6-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter to pull the Cougars to within 31-26 at East Carolina. Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Tied a Hous-ton single-season record with 14 games played against Air Force...(2008) Appeared in all 13 games with starts at C-USA rival Rice and against Air Force in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl... posted five catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against Southern... hauled in a 22-yard tipped pass in the second quarter for his first score against the Jaguars... made a tremendous leaping catch over two defenders in the corner of the end zone for his final score... Recorded three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown at Oklahoma State... hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys... caught a 3-yard touchdown and a 2-point conversion at Colorado State to pull the Cougars to within three points... finished with five catches for 60 yards against the Rams.. caught a 51-yard pass against C-USA rival UAB... posted three catches for 71 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown late in the first half, against No. 24 Tulsa... enjoyed a career day at Rice... hauled in five catches for 114 yards and three touchdowns against the Owls. Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Posted two catches for two yards against Air Force...(2007): Competed in all 13 games with one start... made his collegiate debut against the Ducks... recorded his first reception for 21

Kevin Vye QB • 6-3 • 205 • Junior • TRGilroy, Calif. • De Anza (Calif.) College 18

DEANzA: Played one season for Dan Atencio at DeAnza College in Cupertino, Calif., where he led the Don’s to 6-3 overall record and the California Coast League Championship...Completed 147-of-255 for 2,392 yards with 30 touchdowns and six interceptions...Finished the season with a whopping 170.56 QB rating...Named First Team All-Coast League...Coast League Offen-sive Player of the Year...DC Team MVP...Named Second Team All-State...First Team All-NorCal...Bowl MVP...Ranked second in nation in TD passes and first in QB efficiency.

SAN FRANCISCO: Played freshman season at City College of SF...Started last seven games of the season...Completed 69-of-122 passes for 896 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception...Team finished 7-4.

PREP: Lettered in football and baseball at Oak Grove High School in San Jose, Calif....Played for Ed Bueller on the gridiron...Named Sophomore of the Year, First Team All-League as a junior and senior...First Team All-CSS senior year...Led OGHS to three CSS championship appearences and one CSS championship...Oak Grove captured 2004, 2005 and 2006 league titles with Vye at quarterback...Also lettered in baseball...Garnered Sophomore of the Year and Junior of the Year...First Team All-Laeague as a sophomore and junior.

PERSONAL: Kevin Vye...Born August 27, 1988...Son of Gary and Susan Vye...Has one brother, Brian and one sister, Carolyn...Majoring in Psychology.

Robert Cherry WR • 6-0 • 197 • Junior • TRBaltimore, Md. • Hartnell (Calif.) College 19

FEATHER RIVER: Played two seasons for Steve Mooshagan at Feather River Junior College in Quincy, Calif....Primarily used as a defensive back...Recorded 45 tackles with six tackles-for-loss and one sack in 2009...Intercepted one pass with five pass break-ups...As a freshman in 2008, totaled 20 tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss and one sack.

PREP: Lettered four seasons in football for Jaye Frye at Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, S.C....Played linebacker and nickel back in high school, but also saw time at punter...Named All-Area as a junior and senior...Holds RNHS sack record (18) and longest punt (70 yards).

PERSONAL: Robert Lee Cherry, Jr....Born May 12, 1986...Son of Robert L. Cherry, Sr. and Monica Cherry...Has three sisters, Monique, Denise and Tanisha...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Ken Griffin DB • 6-0 • 192 • Junior • TRPhiladelphia, Miss. • East Central (Miss.) CC 20

EAST CENTRAL: Played two seasons for Brian Anderson at East Central (Miss.) Community College in Decatur, Miss....2009 MACJC All-Star after recording 70 tackles with one sack and five pass break-ups...Season-high 12 tackles versus Pearl River CC...Nine tackles at Copiah-Lincoln CC.

PREP: Lettered four years for Teddy Dice at Philadelphia High School...Four year starter at running back and corner...Rushed for over 1,400 yards and 19 touchdowns during his junior and senior seasons...Named to the MHSAA 2A All-State Team...Garnered All-District honors as well...Named Team MVP...Claimed Special Team Award...Also lettered in baseball and track...Member FBLA...Received Presidential Scholar-Athlete Award as a senior.

PERSONAL: Kendrick Javaris Griffin...Son of Ken and Juliet Griffin...Born January 25, 1990...Has two sisters, Candace and Lajoya...Majoring in Criminal Justice.

yards at Conference USA rival Tulane... hauled in a 30-yard touchdown catch, the first of his collegiate career, to pull the Cougars to within a touchdown during the home opener against Colorado State... made his first appearance at quarterback late in the win at UAB... made his first career start at wide receiver at UTEP... finished with two receptions for 23 yards against C-USA rival Marshall... Rushed for 55 yards on only five carries and completed his first pass against Texas Southern during the regular-season finale... Also caught a 15-yard pass against the Tigers. Texas Bowl: Hauled in a 9-yard pass against TCU...(2006): Sat out as a redshirt.

PREP: Played four seasons at LaMarque High School for Bryan Erwin...Was listed as an All-Region selection by Prep Star magazine... also was listed as a three-star recruit by Scout.com... ranked as the No. 47 quarterback by Scout.com... picked up a three-star ranking by Rivals.com... a member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 list... also selected to the State 100 by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram... helped lead team to a 13-1 record and a Regional champion-ship... was the District 23-4A MVP and also Player of the Year... selected by the Galveston Daily News to its All-County First Team... honored at the Houston Touchdown Club on Aug. 17, 2005... also lettered in basketball and was the 2004-05 Co-MVP and won the Dennis Rodman Award... threw for 1,155 yards and 17 TDs and rushed for 718 yards and 11 scores as a senior... completed 93 of 179 passes for 1,200 yards and 16 TDs and had 90 rushes for 387 yards and five scores as a junior...

PERSONAL: Le’Nard Damon Castile, Jr....Born Sept. 7, 1987...Son of Pamela D. Castile...Has one brother, Kelvin Joiner...Also served as an assistant coach with the LaMarque Tigers Youth Football and Texas City Magics Youth Basketball...Also recruited by Colorado State...Majoring in kinesiology.


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Jared Turner CB • 6-1 • 195 • Sophomore • TRMorrow, Ga. • Santa Rosa (Calif.) CC 21

SANTA ROSA: Played two seasons for Keith Simons at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif....Lettered both seasons at corner...Recorded 29 tackles, one interception and five pass break-ups as a sophomore...Also blocked one kick...Saw limited action in 2008...Primarily used on special teams as a freshman.

PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Ga....Played for Clint Satterfield on the gridiron...Started at wide receiver and cornerback...Finished his senior season ranked 29th in the state of Georgia at receiver by The Atlanta Journal Constitution...Named Team Captain.

PERSONAL: Jared Turner...Born June 24, 1989...Son of Daryl and Valerie Williams...Majoring in Computer Information Systems.

Willie Ross SS • 5-11 • 198 • Junior • TRMelbourne, Fla. • American River (Calif.) JC 22

AMERICAN RIVER: Played two seasons for Jerry Halfich at American River College in Sacra-mento, Calif....Started at safety his freshman and sophomore seasons...Finished third on the team in 2009 with 47 tackles, including 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a 94-yard interception return for a touchdown...Led ARC in tackles with 62 as a freshman...Totaled 5.5 tackles-for-loss with five pass break-ups and two interceptions...Also tallied two interceptions...Named All-Conference and Defensive Player of the Year in the Northern California Football Association.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Billy Rolle at Miami-Killian High School...Played on both sides of the ball, but starred as a defensive back and receiver...Named to the All-Miami/Dade County Team by The Miami Herald.

PERSONAL: Willie Jerry Ross...Son of Betty Davis...Born January 24, 1987...Has two sisters, Jasmine and Kiara...Majoring in Communications studies.

Jerry Barnes CB • 5-9 • 189 • Junior • TROakland, Calif. • DeAnza (Calif.) CC 24

De ANzA CC: Played two seasons for Dan Atencio at De Anza Community College in Cupertino, Calif....Led Dons to 14-6 record in two seasons...Finished 2009 with 38 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss and rankled among the Coast Conference leaders with seven interceptions...Also recorded five pass-break-ups...Totaled 35 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass break-ups in 2008...Named First Team All-California Coast Conference in 2009 and Second Team in 2008...Led DACC to 2009 league title...Helped lead DACC to 48-13 victory over College of the Red-woods in the South Division Bowl.

PREP: Played four seasons at Pioneer High School in San Jose, Calif.

PERSONAL: Jerry Javonne Barnes...Son of Rhonda Campbell...Born May 10, 1988...Has five brothers...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Preston Felder CB • 5-10 • 167 • Junior • TRMeridian, Miss. • East Central (Miss.) CC 28

EAST CENTRAL: Lettered two seasons for Brian Anderson and the Warriors...Lettered his sophomore year...Tallied 17 tackles as a sophomore.

PREP: Played junior and senior seasons for Larry Weems at Meridian High School...Lettered both seasons while starting at cornerback...Also lettered in track, cross country and powerlifit-ing...Played first two years of high at McComb High...Graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Preston Deon Felder...Son of Rhonda Carter...Born December 29, 1989...Has three brothers...Majoring in Physical Therapy.

Melvin Griffin OLB • 5-11 • 218 • Junior • TRMadison, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC 29

HOLMES CC: Two year starter for Danny Robertson and the Holmes Community College Bull-dogs...Named MACJC Second Team All-State after recording 74 tackles to lead the Bulldogs...Received Team Linebacker Award.

PREP: Played three years for Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School...Started three years at strong safety, but also saw time at defensive end and linebacker...Named All-Conference and All-District First Team...Named Second Team All-Jackson Metro by The Clarion Ledger...Led MCHS to 2005 and 2007 District Championships.

PERSONAL: Melvin Griffin...Son of Fritz and Bertha Griffin...Born January 1, 1990...Has one sister, Cecily...Majoring in Biology.

Brett Butler CB • 6-0 • 188 • Junior • TRModesto, Calif. • Modesto (Calif.) JC 23

MODESTO: Played two seasons for Sam Young at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, Calif....Started all 22 games of his JC career...Finished 2009 with 75 tackles, including nine tackles-for-loss, three sacks and one interception and nine pass break-ups...Led MJC to a 54-13 victory over San Jacinto CC in the Graffiti Bowl...Totaled 60 tackles in 2008 with five tackles-for-loss, three sacks, one interception and five pass break-ups...Pirates captured Golden Gate Confer-ence Championship and Graffiti Bowl trophy...Claimed 2009 Ralph Bradley Award...Golden Gate Conference All-League Honorable Mention in 2008 and 2009...Also lettered in basketball, where he was a starter for the Pirates at guard...Dean’s List.

PREP: Lettered in football and basketball at Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, Calif....Played under Jeremy Plaa on the gridiron...Lettered only one year in football, but was named First Team All-League, Second Team All-District and TDHS Outstanding Defensive Back...Led TDHS in tackles as a senior...Lettered three years on the hardwood, helping TDHS capture the 2008 state championship...Three-year starter at guard...Finished 2008 with a 22-5 overall

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PERSONAL: Brett Charles Butler...Born February 28, 1990...Son of Charles and Kelly Butler...Has one brother, Brandon...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

LeDarrius Cage CB • 5-8 • 167 • Junior • TRLos Lunas, N.M. • New Mexico Military 26

NEW MEXICO MILITARY: Played two seasons for Jeff Lynn and the Broncos...Recorded 27 tackles and five pass break-ups as a sophomore...Helped lead NMMI to bowl game against Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College...Totaled seven tackles and two pass break-ups as a freshman in four games.

PREP: Lettered four years for Bobby Campos at Los Lunas High School...Started two seasons at cornerback...Named Second Team All-Albuquerque Metro as a senior...Garnered Defensive Back of the Year as a senior after intercepting four passes...Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track.

PERSONAL: LeDarrius Cage...Son of James and Lutrizia Doyle...Born September 11, 1989...Has three siblings...Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Terrance Taylor WR • 6-2 • 195 • Freshman • HSCanton, Miss. • Morton HS 27

PREP: Lettered in football and basketball at Morton High School...Coached on the gridiron by David Parker...Played wide receiver, kick returner and defensive back...Named All-District and All-Region at wide receiver...All-Tournament Team on the court...Claimed MHS Beat Receiver...Best Offensive Player in Basketball...Named All-State Team by Scott County Times.

PERSONAL: Terrance Taylor, Jr....Born August 20, 1991...Son of Dewayne and Ada Hollis...Has four brothers: Demario, Demond, Rotarius and Demarcus...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

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Robert Bass RB • 5-8 • 175 • Freshman • HSHouston, Texas • Pearl River (Miss.) CC 31

PREP: Played four seasons for Robert Crivellari at Elkins High School...Started all four years at running back and kick returner...Named All-State Honorable Mention in 2009 after rushing for 1,152 yards and 21 touchdowns...Turned in 183 receiving yards and three additional scores...Delivered two games with six touchdowns...Garnered All-District accolades as a junior and senior...Holds Elkins High record for touchdowns in a game (6) and touchdowns in a season (21)...Also lettered in basketball, track and bowling...Named to the All-District Academic Team in 2008 and 2009.

PERSONAL: Robert Lee Bass, III...Son of Robert and Michelle Bass...Born November 8, 1990...Has two siblings...Majoring in Art.

Kyle Van Ness FB • 6-0 • 215 • Junior • 2LSommerville, N.J. • Central Connecticut State 35

2010 (Outlook): Went through extensive rehab this spring on injured ankle...Expected to return to starting role at fullback.

2009 (Junior): Suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the season-opener at Texas A&M-Kingsville...Received Medical Redshirt.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games for the Statesmen…Named to the All-GSC First Team as a special teams defender...Recorded 9 total tackles on the season, including one sack vs. Arkansas-Monticello (09.13)…Forced and recovered one fumble vs. Tusculum (11.22)…Was credited with two kick returns totaling 24 yards.

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE: Redshirted during the 2006 season.

PREP: Played basketball and wrestled in high school at Bridgewater-Raritan...Named All-County and All-State in senior season.

PERSONAL: Kyle Van Ness...Born on November 15, 1985...Son of Pat and Lester Van Ness...Majoring in criminology.

Tyler Caldwell P • 6-0 • 190 • Senior • 1LLaurel, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC 37

2009 (Junior): Punted 42 times for 1,675 yards... An average of 39.9 yards per kick... Pinned opponents inside the 20 yard line 12 times... Had seven punts over 50 yards.

JONES COUNTY JC: Punted two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Miss.

PREP: Lettered in football, baseball and soccer at Laurel High School...Coached on the gridiron by Milton Smith...Named All-District Punter in 10th grade...All-District MVP Special Team Punter and kicker 11th and 12th Grade...First Team All-County Punter 10th, 11th and 12th Grade...WDAM TV ALL-Area Football Team 11th and 12th Grade...Most Valuable Special Teams Award 11th and 12th Grade...Selected to participate in the 2007 Bernard All-Star Mississippi High School Football Classic.

PERSONAL: Tyler Andrew Caldwell...Born August 8, 1989...Son of Bill and Ann Caldwell...Has one brother, Ryan...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Matt Dean PK • 5-8 • 165 • Junior • 2LCleveland, Miss. • Cleveland HS 38

2010 (Outlook): Enters the season as one of the top returning kickers in the Gulf South Conference.

2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 10 games for the Statesmen as the place kicker...Connected on 34-of-35 extra point attempts...Nailed 7-of-14 field goal attempts...Finished the season with 55 points to rank fifth in scoring (kick) in the Gulf South Conference...Seven field goals ranked seventh overall in the GSC...34 extra points ranked seventh on the single-season records list...Career long 43 yard field goal versus Valdosta State (10.1)...Connected on 2-of-2 field goal attempts versus Harding (9.19).

2008 (Freshman): Traveled with Statesmen as No. 2 kicker all season...Saw action at West Georgia, credited for two missed PAT attempts.

2007 (Redshirted): Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt.

PREP: Lettered four years for Coach Greg Robinson and the Wildcats…Named All-District his senior season…Connected on 33-of-35 PAT’s and 3-of-5 FG’s as a senior…Kicked the game winning field goal versus arch rival East Side High…Also lettered in soccer and tennis…

PERSONAL: Matthew Thomas Dean…Born July 6, 1988…Son of Mary Claire and Chuck Dean…Has five brothers, Will, Duke, James, John, and Pat and one sister, Claire…Major is undecided...Also played varsity tennis for the Statesmen in 2008-2009.

Joe Jointer RB • 5-9 • 200 • Junior • TROakland, Calif. • Diablo Valley (Calif.) CC 33

DIABLO VALLEY: Played two seasons for Mike Darr at Diablo Valley Community College in Pleasant Hill, Calif....As a sophomore, rushed 52 times for 502 yards and four touchdowns...Averaged 62.2 yards per game and 8.0 ypc, which was good enough for No. 1 in Nor-Cal Conference...Also grabbed 12 passes for 102 yards and one score...As a freshman., rushed 33 times for 189 yards and one touchdown...Caught 15 passes for 105 yards.

PREP: Attended Antioch High School in Antioch, Calif.

PERSONAL: Joseph Jointer...Born March 89, 1989...Son of Tonyia Carter and Joseph Jointer...Has one sister, Taliah...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Skylar Parker S • 6-1 • 192 • Junior • 2LBrandon, Miss. • Brandon HS 36

2009 (Sophomore): Member of the squad, but did not see on the field action.

2008 (Freshman): Member of the Gulf South Conference Championship team, but did not see any action.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted

PREP: Lettered three seasons for coach Dan Davis at Brandon High School...Named All-Conference twice in his career...Named Most Valuable Offensive Player junior season...Named team captain...logged over 2,000 all-purpose yards between junior and senior seasons with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions...Also standout soccer and baseball player...Soccer team won four division championships and two South State Championships...Also named Most Valuable Offensive Player for the baseball team.

PERSONAL: Full name is Skyler Parker...Born Feb. 15, 1989...Son of Amy and Buddy Parker...Has four siblings...Sister Taylor...Brothers John, Robert, and Chris...Majoring in Social Science Education.

Levon Floyd DB • 5-10 • 170 • Freshman • RSBoynton Beach, Fla. • Santa Luces HS 34

2009: Redshirted.

PREP: Played for head coach Darryl Drinkwater at Santaluces High School in Lantanna, Flori-da…Lettered four seasons and was a three-year starter…Was named to the All-Conference 5A First Team twice during his high school career…Primarily used as a wide receiver, and also played cornerback and returned kickoffs and punts…Was a starter in the Outback All-Star Bowl…Also played basketball and ran track…Named to his school’s honor roll all four years.

PERSONAL: Full name is LeVon Nathaniel Floyd…Born March 7, 1991…Son of Verryl and Theresa Floyd…Has a younger brother, Terrance…Mother was an All-American volleyball player at Jacksonville University, and father was an All-American football player at Florida A&M…Majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Journalism.


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Clint Farrar FB • 5-8 • 195 • Senior • 3LKossuth, Miss. • Kossuth 39

2009 (Junior): Member of the squad, but did not see on the field action.

2008 (Sophomore): Member of the team but did not see action for the Gulf South Confer-ence Champion Statesmen.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirted

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Scott Gray at Kossuth High School at running back…Named First Team All-District 1-3A…Named All-Conference in track and field...Earned Best Offensive Back and Head Hunter Award.

PERSONAL: Full name is Clint Lee Farrar…Born July 18, 1989…Son of Barney Farrar and Caroline Butler…Father Barney was a member of the Statesmen football team and was team captain for the Statesmen football team his senior season and is currently tight ends coach for the University of Southern Mississippi…Has three siblings…Cari Farrar, Goldman Butler and Goldee Butler…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Tyler Seau OLB • 5-11 • 219 • Junior • TROceanside, Calif. • Palomar (Calif.) College 40

PALOMAR: Played two season, including a redshirt season, at Palomar College in San Diego, Calif., for coach Joe Early...As a sophomore, Seau recorded 48 tackles with 6.5 tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks...Also tallied seven quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups...Missed two games due to injury...Freshman season had 46 tackles (29 solo), a half-sack, a tackle for a loss, two broken-up pass and five quarterback hurries playing in 10 of 11 games and missing the other one with an injury...Led the team in both tackles (11) and solo tackles (seven) in a 20-7 win over Long Beach City College on Oct. 25 as he stepped it up with David Motu, the Comets’ leading tackler, sidelined with an injury...Had four tackles (two solo) and broke up a pass in a 41-14 rout of Orange Coast on Nov. 8...Helped the 8-3 Comets defeat Cerritos 38-33 in the Golden Empire Bowl on Nov. 22 in Bakersfield with four tackles (three solo) and a broken-up pass...Redshirted in 2007 for the Comets.

PREP:Played for coach Chris Hauser at Mission Hills High in San Marcos.

PERSONAL: Tyler Christian Seau...Born June 10, 1989...Son of Melissa Sparks Hunter and Tioina “Junior” Seau, former USC All-American and All-Pro linebacker for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots...Has two brothers; Kekoa and Jake, and two sisters, Sydney and Brandi.

Kenny Barnes LB • 6-0 • 190 • Freshman • HSMadison, Miss. • Madison Central HS 41

PREP: Played football, basketball and track at Madison Central High School...Coached by Mississippi legend Bobby Hall on the gridiron...Played on both sides of the ball, but primarily used at safety...Garnered All-Metro First Team honors by The Clarion Ledger and Second Team All-Region...On the track, helped MCHS claim back-to-back MHSAA North Half State Champi-onships in 2009 and 2010...Was presented with Humanity and Leadership Awards as a senior.

PERSONAL: Kenneth Ra’Shad Barnes...Born March 24, 1992...Son of Kenneth and Fannie Barnes...Has three sisters, Kimberli, Keneshia and Teena...Majoring in Pre-Engineering.

Will Edgecombe LB • 6-3 • 235 • Freshman • RSMadison, Miss. • Jackson Academy 43

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted...Will make the move to linebacker in 2010.

PREP: Lettered three years for coach Joey Hawkins at Jackson Academy...Primarily used as a tight end and defensive end for the Raiders...Named MPSA Player of the Week four times dur-ing his senior year...Named All-Conference in 2008 after catching 11 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns...One of the top talents in the Mississippi Private School Association...Helped Jackson Academy claim the North AAA Championship in 2007...Also lettered in track and field.

PERSONAL: William (Will) Carter Edgecombe...Born September 28, 1990...Son of Kent and Byron Edgecombe...Has two siblings, Craig and Annie...Major is undecided.

Bill Hawkins LB • 6-2 • 225 • Junior • TRBooneville, Miss. • Hinds (Miss.) CC 44

HINDS CC: Played two seasons for coach Gene Murphy and the eagles of Hinds Community College...Lettered both years, while serving as a starting linebacker his sophomore season...Named to the Mississippi Association of Junior and Community College’s South All-Star Team...Received NJCAA Academic All-American honors...Carried Eagles’ highest GPA...Freshman season tallied 40 tackles with a forced fumble and one interception...Sophomore year recorded 63 stops with 10 tackles-for-loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one pass break-up.

PREP: Played four years for Mississippi legend and DSU alum Jim Drewry at Booneville High School...Lettered all four years at BHS, while starting his junior and senior seasons...Named to the All-District team in 2007...As a senior, totaled 130 tackles with 15 tackles-for-loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...Received Blue Devil Award and Best Linebacker Award...Named permanent Team Captain...Also lettered in basketball, power lifting and track...National Honor Society President...Member of National Honor Society and Math and Science Club...Selected to the BHS Hall of Fame.

PERSONAL: William Edward Hawkins...Born May 25, 1990...Son of Rick Hawkins and Ben and Dawn Page...Has four siblings...Majoring in Biology and Secondary Education.

Mitchell Magloire LB • 6-3 • 246 • Junior • TRFort Lauderdale, Fla. • University of Akron 46

UNIV. OF AKRON: (2007): Played in six games and made two tackles...(2006): Did not see game action...Named Akron’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.

VALLEY FORGE: Helped Valley Forge Military Academy and College to a 7-2 record in the Sea Board Conference ... Named MVP on defense while leading the team in sacks (19.5) and 88 tackles ... Lettered Two seasons freshman years as a wide receiver and sophomore year as a linebacker at Valley Forge Military Academy and College coached by Jim Burner before enroll-ing at Akron University ... Earned Most Valuable player by Seaboard conference at Linebacker 19.5 sacks and 88 tackles.

PREP: Played four years at Cardinal Gibbons HS in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for Mike Morrill...First Team All-State Wide Receiver as a senior in 2004...Tabbed by Scout.com as the best player in the Broward County ... Played in the Dade-Broward County All-Star game...Three-year letter winner as a receiver/ running back and defensive back...Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a senior...Also played in the Broward County North-South All-Star game...Member of the CBHS state championship track team...Broke the county record 400 meter and won State track meet 400 meters 48.68 schools 4x100 relay team.

PERSONAL: Mitchell Antoine Magloire...Son of Mireille Lamour-Prophete...Has three siblings...Majoring in Biology.

Jamarcus Jackson RB • 5-9 • 219 • Junior • TRCanton, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC 42

HOLMES CC: Lettered two seasons under head coach Danny Robertson at Holmes CC...Rushed 42 times for 154 yards and three touchdowns...Earned the Running Back of the Year Award.

PREP: Successful high school career under the direction of coach James Davis at Canton High School...Named MVP of both football and baseball teams in his senior season...Named First Team All-Metro at running back...Graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Jamarcus Tyree Jackson...Born Sept. 12, 1989...Son of Jeanette Jackson...Has one brother, Marcus Mack....Major is health, physical education and recreation.

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Justin Whitley S • 6-0 • 197 • Junior • TRSan Francisco, Calif. • Yuba (Calif.) College 47

YUBA: Played one season at Yuba College (Calif.) for coach Ted Hoal...Also played one year at San Francisco (Calif.) City College...Started each year at both schools...As a sophomore at YC, recorded 23 tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss.

PREP: Played football and basketball at South San Francisco City High School...Played four positions, but used primarily as a wide receiver...Named Team MVP.

PERSONAL: Justin Whitley...Son of Derrell Whitley...Born September 4, 1986...Has three siblings...Majoring in Marketing.

Robert Hogan LB • 6-1 • 221 • Junior • 2LLexington, Miss. • J.J. McClain HS 48

2010 (Outlook): Returns as the anchor at middle linebacker for the Statesmen in coach Ron Roberts’ 3-3-5 defense...48 career tackles in just two seasons.

2009 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games for the Statesmen at middle linebacker...Totaled 33 tackles to rank seventh on the squad...Tallied 21 unassisted tackles and 10 assisted last year...Recorded 3.0 tackles for loss...Recorded first career interception versus Valdosta State...Season-high five tackles three times at Texas A&M-Kingsville, West Alabama and Arkansas Tech.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen defense...Credited with 15 total tackles which included two tackles for loss...Recorded one sack vs. Tusculum (11.22)...Recov-ered two fumbles on the season...One of the top freshman linebackers in the Gulf South.

PREP: Played four seasons for coach Stanley Spell at J.J. McClain High School...Played linebacker and quarterback for JJMHS...Named All-State, All-Conference, and All-District in football...Also received All-Holmes County honors...Named team MVP as a senior...Also let-tered in powerlifting...Member of Beat Club, Gear-Up, and F.B.L.A....Named to Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Robert Earl Hogan, Jr....Born September 29, 1989...Son of Robert and Easter Hogan...Has nine siblings...Major is undecided.

Bradley Augustin LB • 6-2 • 212 • Freshman • HSPalm Bay, Fla. • Bayside High School 50

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Derrick Smith at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, Fla....Primarily used at outside linebacker...Team Captain...All-time Bayside HS sack leader...Named First Team All-District, All-Conference and All-Space Coast/Central Florida...FACA First Team All-Defense...Also lettered in track and basketball...Named to the Honor Roll and Area One Award winner.

PERSONAL: Bradley Augustin...Born February 4, 1992...Son of Stanley Samedy and Elsie Augustin...Majoring in Pre-Med.

Xavier Triplett LB • 6-1 • 225 • Freshman • RSHillsboro, Miss. • Scott Central HS 51

2009: Redshirted

PREP: Played for head coach Mickey Bounds at Scott Central High School in Hillsboro...Was a four-year starter, primarily at the middle linebacker and defensive tackle positions…Garnered All-District and All-Area Most Valuable Player honors…Collected six letters in his athletic career, as he was also a member of the Scott Central basketball team...Earned the highest GPA on the basketball team one season…Was a member of the Student Council.

PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1991…Son of Lisa Walker and Perry Triplett…Has two sisters, Portia Holifield and Lanie Triplett…Majoring in Sports Medicine.

JeJuan McConnell LB • 5-10 • 225 • Junior • TRShaw, Miss. • Coahoma (Miss.) CC 54

COAHOMA: Played two seasons for coach Fair at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Miss....Also lettered in baseball...Among the team’s leaders in tackles and games played.

PREP: Lettered on the gridiron and the diamond for the Shaw Hawks...Played for coach Randy Ball...Named Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore, junior and senior...Team MVP his senior year...Also lettered in baseball...Named Pitcher of the Year as a junior and senior and Team MVP his senior season.

PERSONAL: JeJuan McConnell...Born August 15, 1986...Son of LeShawn McConnell...Majoring in Business Administration.

Willie Bradberry LB • 6-1 • 245 • Senior • 2LGreenville, Miss. • Coahoma (Miss.) CC 52

2009 (Junior): Member of the squad, but did not see action on the field.

2007 and 2008 (Junior): Sat out the season as a redshirt.

COAHOMA CC: Played two seasons at Coahoma County Community College...Statistics were unavailable.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Coach Willie Young at Greenville-Weston…Named to All-Dis-trict Team as a senior…Also lettered in powerlifting…Won powerlifting State Championship.

PERSONAL: Willie L. Bradberry, Jr….Born June 8, 1987…Son of Willie and Alva Bradberry…Has one sister, Faydress…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Phillip Yandall OL • 6-4 • 295 • Senior • 1LLeone, American Samoa • Southwestern (Calif.) CC 55

2009 (Junior): Played in nine games for the Statesmen with two starts...Graded 88 percent or better in each contest with a high of 94 percent versus West Georgia (11.7)...Finished fourth on the squad in knockdown and pancake blocks.

SOUTHWESTERN: Two-time NJCAA All-American and All-Conference selection at tackle for coach Ed Carberry and the Jaguars of Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif....Helped Jaguars rebound from 3-7 finish as a freshman to post a 7-3 mark as a sophomore…Graded at 90 percent or better all season...Amongst team leaders in pancake and devastation blocks.

PREP: Lettered four years at Leone High School in Leone, America Samoa…Started three years on the offensive and defensive lines.

PERSONAL: Phillip Eric Yandall…Born October 29, 1988…Son of Michael Eric and Sinoanoa Yandall…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Matt Snyder PK • 6-1 • 205 • Junior • TRSan Jose, Calif. • Foothill (Calif.) College 49

FOOTHILL: Played 2009 season for coach Doug Boyett at Foothill College in Los Altos, Calif....Connected on 4-of-6 field goals and 27-of-34 extra point attempts as a sophomore...Season-long of 38 yards versus Chabot College...Spent 2007 season at DeAnza College...As a freshman connected on 24-of-33 extra point attempts and was 0-2 on field goals.

PREP: Lettered in football and soccer at Valley Christian High School...Played for Mike Machado on the gridiron...Drilled a school-record 76 consecutive extra point attempts...Holds school-JV record with 50-yard field goal...Helped guide VCHS to 2002 Division I CCS Football Championship and 2003 Division IV CCS Football Championship...Named Scholar-Athlete.

PERSONAL: Matthew John Snyder...Born April 21, 1986...Son of Bill Snyder and Terri Snyder...Has two sisters; Jessica and Amanda...Has one brother, Derek...Majoring in Sports manage-ment.

Andrew Jones P • 6-0 • 185 • Junior • 1LCorinth, Miss. • Kossuth 56

2009 (Sophomore): Member of the squad, but did not see action on the field.

2008 (Freshman): Was a member of the GSC Championship Team, but did not see action.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for coach Scott Gray at Kossuth High School...Saw time at reciever, defensive back, punter and kicker...Named Team MVP following senior season where he recorded 42 catches for 820 yards and nine touchdowns...Averaged 39.7 yards per punt with a long of 69...Made five field goals with a long of 47...Named All-State punter in 2006, also named Super 22 place kicker and wide reciever.

PERSONAL: Full name is Christopher Andrew Jones...Son of Chris Jones and Donna Johnson...Born November 1, 1988...Has three siblings, Josh, Brittany and Lauren...Majoring in Computer Information Systems.


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Giraud Hawkins LB • 6-1 • 210 • Freshman • HSNew Orleans, La. • Edna Karr High School 59

PREP: Standout linebacker under head coach Jabbar Juluke at tradition rich Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, La...Named Second Team All-District senior season...Also lettered in baseball,basketball and track.

PERSONAL: Giraud Leroy Hawkins...Born July 9, 1992...Son of Gwendolyn Hawkins...Majoring in pre-med.

Casey Cole Carver OL • 6-2 • 275 • Senior • 1LModesto, Calif. • Modesto (Calif.) College 63

2009 (Junior): Appeared in seven games for the Statesmen... Graded out at 85%... Wore number 63.

MODESTO JC: Lettered two seasons for coach Sam Young and the Pirates of Modesto Junior College...All-Golden Gate Conference selection...Helped guide MJC to the Golden Gate Confer-ence Championship...Pirates claimed Graffiti Bowl title during his sophomore season.

PREP: Lettered four seasons at Thomas Downey HS for coach Frank Bispo...Primarily used as a center and defensive end...Also lettered in wrestling...Two-time wrestling heavyweight league champion as a junior and senior...Named baseball team MVP as a sophomore...Received Thomas Downey Award, presented for maintaining a 3.0 GPA while competing in three sports his sophomore through senior seasons.

PERSONAL: Casey Cole Carver...Born July 6, 1988...Son of Kim Smith and Ronnie Carver...Has four siblings...Majoring in Kineseology.

Donterius Williams DL • 6-1 • 325 • Junior • TRShelby, Miss. • Coahoma (Miss.) CC 66

COAHOMA: Played two seasons for Willie Kirksey at Coahoma (Miss.) CC...Started two seasons on the defensive line at tackle...Among the team leaders in tackles.

PREP: Lettered four years for Demarius Mitchell at Broad Street High School in Shelby, Miss...Named All-Area and All-District by The Bolivar Commercial...Garnered BSHS Defensive Lineman and Offensive Lineman of the Year Awards...Delta Touchdown Club Second Team All-Region...Team MVP...Also lettered in track.

PERSONAL: Donterius Lemarcus Williams...Born December 19, 1988...Son of Anthony and Brenda Hunter...Has one sister, Antwanette...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and recreation.

Evan Shaw OL • 6-2 • 275 • Junior • TRHattiesburg, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC 62

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College in Ellisville, Miss....Started two years on the offensive line, seeing time at both tackle and guard...Graded at 90 percent or better in every game as a sophomore and 85 percent or better as a freshman...Selected to played in MACJC All-Star Game...Named 2009 MACJC All-Star...Received Letter “J” Award...Led Bobcats in pancake blocks.

PREP: Played four seasons, lettering three, for Doug Hoehn at Hattiesburg High School...Three-year starter at defensive end and offensive tackle...Offensive Captain as a senior...Re-corded 73 tackles and graded at 83 percent as a senior...Also lettered in powerlifting and track.

PERSONAL: Evan O. Shaw...Son of Ricky and Linda Shaw...Born March 5, 1990...Has one sister, Erin...Majoring in Business Management.

Alan Walters OL • 6-2 • 275 • Junior • 2LJackson, Miss. • Jackson Prep 64

2009 (Sophomore): Made the switch from offensive line to defensive line midway through training camp...Saw action in seven games, recording five tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss for minus eight yards and one sack for minus four yards.

2008 (Freshman): Played in two games for the Statesmen last season...Talented lineman with good feet and quickness for his size.

2007 (Freshman): Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Coach Ricky Black and the Patriots…Named to All-Conference and All-State Teams his junior and senior seasons…Voted Offensive Line MVP as a senior…Helped guide team to State Championship as a senior with a 12-0 record…Also lettered in track and field.

PERSONAL: John Alan Walters…Born March 8, 1989…Son of Alan and Tricia Walters…Has one sister, Katy…Majoring in Business Finance.

Christian Hawkins DE • 6-3 • 255 • Junior • TRGreenwood, Miss. • Mississippi Delta CC 58

MISS. DELTA: Played two seasons for Jay Miller at Mississippi Delta Community College...Started his sophomore season for the Trojans at defensive end.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Sheldon Hodge at Greenwood High School...Named All-District and All-Area in 2006 and 2007...Led GHS in tackles as a junior and senior...Named Team MVP his senior season...Also lettered in track and field...Garnered MVP honors in track as well.

PERSONAL: Christian Hosea Hawkins...Son of Larry and Emma Hawkins...Has three siblings...Father played at the University of Arkansas...Majoring in Business Management.

Ryan Meehan OL • 6-3 • 285 • Senior • 1LSan Diego, Calif. • Saddleback (Calif.) College 60

2009 (Junior): Played in eight games for the Statesmen last season...Graded at 85-percent or better in each game.

SADDLEBACK CC: Lettered two seasons for coach Mark McElroy...One of the top linemen in the California Junior College system...Started sophomore season at center... He earned first team All-National Division Southern Conference and Lineman of the Year honors this past season, helping the Gauchos to an unprecedented season on offense where they set the record for most points-scored-per-game (38.7) as a team...Started four games as a freshman.

PREP: Lettered four years for Monte Vista High School for coach Craig Bergman...Three-year starter on the offensive line for the Mustangs...Named All-County his senior season...Helped MVHS to CIF Championship in 2004...Also lettered in wrestling and track.

PERSONAL: Ryan William Meehan...Born March 2, 1988...Son of Terry Meehan and Kristen Deardon...Has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters...Majoring in criminal justice.

Tim Johnson OL • 6-4 • 325 • Sophomore • TRClarksdale, Miss. • Coahoma CC 61

COAHOMA CC: Lettered one season for Freeman Horton at Coahoma Community College.

PREP: Played four seasons on the offensive line for the Red Panthers under the direction of head coach Eddie Maxon...Named All-District 3-2A during his prep career...Also lettered in track and field.

PERSONAL: Timothy Gerald Johnson...Born Dec. 20, 1989...Son of Timothy and Debra John-son...Has one brother, Jacobie Kinsey, and one sister, Diesha Gibson...Major is exercise science.

Travis Williams OL • 6-4 • 275 • Freshman • HSJackson, Miss. • Jackson Academy 65

PREP: Lettered in football, baseball, track and basketball at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Miss....Played on the gridiron for David Sykes...As a senior, Named to Mississippi Independent Schools Association All-State Team after guiding JA to the 2010 MISA State 3A Championship...Also received All-Conference honors.

PERSONAL: John Travis Williams...Born January 31, 1992...Son of Don and Sara Williams...Has one brother, Jake...Has one sister, Grace...Majoring in Business.

Jim Chappell OL • 6-5 • 325 • Freshman • RSMontgomery, Ala. • Hinds (Miss.) CC 67

HINDS: Spent the 2009 season as a redshirt on Gene Murphy’s squad at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss.

PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Ala....Primarily used on the offensive line.

PERSONAL: James (Jim) O. Chappell...Born August 22, 1990...Son of James and Cheryl Chap-pell...Has one sister, Katie...Majoring in Education...Also attended Belhaven University.

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Jake zbydniewski OL • 6-1 • 295 • Senior • 3LFort Walton Beach, Fla. • Choctawatchee HS 68

2006 (Junior): Started all 15 games at left tackle...Graded at 90 percent or better in every game for the Statesmen, including a season-high 97 percent versus North Alabama in the NCAA Division Quarterfinals...Finished third on the team in knockdown blocks and fourth in pancakes...Helped guide Statesmen to NCAA South Region Championship.

2005 (Sophomore): Turned in solid sophomore season...Started 11 games at left tackle...Graded 80 percent or better in every game.

2004 (Freshman): Started all 10 games as a redshirt freshman at left tackle...Graded at 70 percent or better in every game...Finished third in knockdown blocks.

2003 (Freshman): Redshirted.

PREP: Played four years at Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla....Garnered All-State honors his senior season...Also named to All-Area, All-District and All-Conference during his time at CHS...Team Captain...Also lettered in Track and Field and Weightlifting...Member of FCA.

PERSONAL: Jake Alan Zbydniewski...Born January 18, 1985...Son of Brian and Janet Zbyd-niewski...Has two sisters, Danielle and Brenna...Majoring in Education.

Matt Melton DE • 6-2 • 265 • Senior • 3LCleveland, Miss. • Cleveland HS 70

2010 Season Outlook: Will make the move from inside of the defensive line to defensive end in Pete Golding’s defense... The most experienced defensive lineman for the Statesmen will look to make a big impact in both the pass rush and run stop... Will be a strong All-GSC candidate.

2009 (Junior): Started in six games and appeared in all 10 games of the season... Registered 20 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for a loss of 10 yards... Led the team with two fumble recover-ies.

2008 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games for the Statesmen…Tallied 20 tackles on the season, five solo…Had 1.5 tackles for a loss of three yards…Two interception returns for four yards…One interception in each game vs. North Alabama (10.16) and (11.29)…Recorded season high three tackles twice vs. Harding (9.20) and Arkansas Tech (11.1).

2007 (Freshman): Played in six games on the defensive line…Was productive in limited ac-tion, recording eight tackles, 0.5 for loss, and recorded half a sack…Missed part of the season due to knee injury...Season-high two solo tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist (9.22)...Recorded 0.5 sack vs. West Georgia (10.27)...Returned kickoff vs. UA-Monticello (11.10) for 11 yards.

2006 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2006 campaign as a redshirt.

PREP: Lettered three seasons at Cleveland for Greg Robinson and former coach Mickey Sell-ers…All-Conference selection at linebacker and offensive line his senior year…Helped the Wildcats to State Runner-Up finish in 2004…Also lettered in powerlifting.

PERSONAL: Matthew Frank Melton…Born December 17, 1987…Son of Sidney and Marie Melton…Has one brother, Sid and one sister, Annie…Majoring in Business.

Cameron Murray DE • 6-2 • 245 • Junior • TRHazelhurst, Miss. • Iowa State University 79

IOWA STATE: Spent the 2009 season as a member of Iowa State University Cyclones under coach Paul Rhoads...Did not see action on the field.

COPIAH-LINCOLN: Played for former Statesmen quarterback Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College...Primarily used at defensive end.

PREP: Lettered four years for Willie Brown and Todd Daniels at Hazelhurst High School...Played left guard at HHS...Guided HHS to 13-0 finish and MHSAA Class 3A State Championship in 2005.

PERSONAL: Cameron Bernard Murray...Born August 27, 1987...Son of Carol Ann Neal and Stephen Anthony Murray, Sr...Has four siblings...Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Chase Sherman OL • 6-4 • 285 • Junior • TRD’Iberville, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC 71

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College ion Ellisville, Miss....Started two years on the offensive line, seeing time at both tackle and guard...Graded at 89 percent or better in every game as a sophomore and 85 percent or better as a freshman...Selected to played in MACJC All-Star Game.

PREP: Played three years, receiving two letters, for Lewis Smith at D’Iberville High School...Saw action at defensive end and offensive tackle...Two-time DHS Defensive MVP...Named All-District as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL: Johnathon Chase Sherman...Son of Michelle Holmes and Lee Holmes...Has one brother, Nick...Majoring in Business.

Harrison Lauer OL • 6-5 • 295 • Junior • TRLos Angeles, Calif. • Orange Coast (Calif.) College 76

ORANGE COAST: Played two seasons on the offensive line for Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Calif...Coached by Doug Smith at OCC...All-Conference Honorable Mention at tackle.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Armando Gonzalez at Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, Calif....Started all three years on the offensive and defensive line...Saw time at tackle, center and defensive tackle...Named All-South Coast by California Coast League.

PERSONAL: Harrison Lauer...Born February 5, 1989...Son of Peng Lauer...Has one brother, Ian...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Darrell Leopold C • 6-2 • 305 • Junior • TRLaurel, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC 73

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College...Started at center both years...Graded at 90 percent or higher as a sophomore and 85 percent of better as a freshman.

PREP: Played three years for Milton Smith at Laurel High School...Lettered three years, while starting all three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines...Selected to the MHSAA 4A All-State Team as a senior...Named All-Conference, All-District and All-Area as a junior and senior...Helped lead LHS (14-1) to MHSAA 4A State Championship as a senior...Also lettered in track...Member of Key Club.

PERSONAL: Darrell Antonio Leopold...Son of Deborah Leopold...Born June 27, 1990...Has three siblings...Majoring in Accounting.

Kendall Hunter OL • 6-6 • 338 • Sophomore • 1LMound Bayou, Miss. • John F. Kennedy HS 77

2010 (Outlook): Projects to be Delta State’s top returning lineman.

2009 (Sophomore): Started two games before suffering season ending injury at Arkansas Monticello (9.12)…Earned GSC Academic Honor Roll…Received medical redshirt.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 10 games for the GSC champion Statesmen at tackle and guard...Powerful run blocker with great feet for pass protection...Graded at 85 percent for the season, including a season-high 95 percent versus Tusculum College in the NCAA Division II Playoffs...Named to the GSC Academic Honor Roll.

PREP: Started all four years for coach Ezell Powell at J.F. Kennedy High...Named first team All-State, All-Conference, All-District, and All-Area as a senior...Delta Touchdown Club Offensive Lineman of the Year...The Bolivar Commercial All-Area Team...Also played defensive tackle...Also lettered in basketball and track...Member of Beta Club...Served on the JFK Student Government Association...Principal’s List...Valeditorian of his senior class.

PERSONAL: Kendall Kordez Hunter...Born November 12, 1989...Son of Doristiner Hunter...Has one sibling, Desmond...Majoring in athletic training with a minor in biology.

Roman Brasfield OL • 6-1 • 285 • Freshman • HSOneonta, Ala. • Oneonta High School 78

PREP: Lettered three seasons under the direction of Gardener Gilliland at Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Ala...Earned Best Offensive Lineman Award in 2007, 08 and 09...2009 Captain Award...Also named All-County at offensive tackle...Also competed in track and powerlifting...National Honor Society Graduate.

PERSONAL: Jon Roman Brasfield...Born Dec. 29, 1991...Son of Julie Brasfield and Lupe Escobedo...Has one brother, Justin and one sister Julianne.


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Bill Franks WR • 5-8 • 178 • Junior • TRState Line, Miss. • East Mississippi CC 81

EAST MISSISSIPPI: Played two seasons for coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi Com-munity College...Started his sophomore year at wide receiver, leading the Lions to an 11-1 record, MACJC Championship and a co-NJCAA National Championship...Named MACJC Second Team All-State after catching 51 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns in 2009...Also rushed for 128 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown...Helped lead EMCC to 27-24 victory over Arizona Western College in the inaugural Mississippi Bowl...Grabbed 12 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.

PREP: Played four years, starting three at quarterback and safety, for Johnny Ainsworth at Greene County High School in Leakesville...Led team to two 10 win seasons and 32 victories in his four years at GCHS...Guided GCHS to two Conference titles...Rushed for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior...Named Team MVP...Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Bill Franks...Son of Amy Franks...Born October 25, 1989...Has three sisters...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Jacob Sesma TE • 6-3 • 235 • Junior • 2LWalnut, Miss. • Walnut HS 84

2009 (Sophomore): Played in five games…Registered five total tackles…Career-high two tackles at Ouachita Baptist (9.26)...Tallied one tack each versus Valdosta State, North Alabama and West Georgia.

2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games for the GSC champion Statesmen at superback and linebacker.

PREP: Lettered all four years of high school for coach Timmy Moore at Walnut HS...Named All-State in 2007...Despite WHS finishing second in district, Sesma was named District Player of the Year...Earned All-District, All-Region, All-County during his time at Walnut at both linebacker and running back...Tallied 129 tackles his senior year...Rushed for 1001 yards and 13 touchdowns...Passed for 811 yards with eight touchdowns and grabbed 12 passes for 81 yards with two touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Jacon Sesma...Born February 22, 1990...Son of Rebecca and Juan Hernandez and Daniel Sesma...Proud Mexican-American...Major is undecided.

Dewayne Hopson DE • 6-3 • 238 • Sophomore • 1LClarksdale, Miss. • Clarksdale HS 87

JONES COUNTY JC: Played one season for Eddie Pierce at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Miss....Primarily used as a rush end.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Jim Hughes at Clarksdale High School...Used primarily at tight end and defensive end...Helped lead CHS to Mississippi High School Activities Association North Half Championship in 2004 and 2006...CHS claimed Region 4A Championship in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007...Also lettered in power lifting...Honored with Power Lifting Award as a senior...Graduate with honors.

PERSONAL: Derek Dewayne Hopeson, Jr....Born May 4, 1990...Son of Derek and Trica Hopson...Has two brothers, Ryan and Stephen...Has one sister, Kenndi...Majoring in Computer Science.

Chance Dennis WR • 6-3 • 200 • Junior • TRHouston, Texas • Stephen F. Austin 88

S.F. AUSTIN: Played two seasons for the Lumberjacks at Stephen F. Austin University in Nagadoches, Texas...Named 2003 Southland Conference Freshman of the Year after catching 29 passes for 750 yards and six touchdowns...Followed up freshman year with outstanding sophomore campaign, hauling in 55 passes for 631 yards and six touchdowns...Injury forced Dennis to halt career for several seasons...Coached at SFA by current DSU offensive coordinator Greg Stevens.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for David Aymond at Northshore Senior High School...Started junior and senior years...Houston TD Club Offensive Player of the Year nominee as a senior...Grabbed 29 passes for 881 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...Also lettered in baseball and track...Originally signed with Stephen F. Austin.

PERSONAL: Chance Dennis...Born August 29, 1985...Son of Sherry Miller and Forend Dennis...Has four siblings... Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Carlton Ollie

WR • 5-11 • 180 • Junior • TRFlora, Miss. • Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) CC 82

COPIAH-LINCOLN: Played two seasons for former Statesmen quarterback Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College...Grabbed 17 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore...Played defensive back as a freshman.

PREP: Lettered four years for Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School...Started three years at wide receiver and cornerback...Named All-State as a senior...Captured All-District honors as a junior and senior...Also lettered in basketball, where he helped MCHS claim the 5A MHSAA State Championship.

PERSONAL: Carlton Ollie...Son of Bobbie Ollie...Born January 12, 1989...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Chance Starkweather TE • 6-2 • 245 • Junior • TRRichland, Miss. • Hinds (Miss.) CC 85

HINDS CC: Played two seasons for coach Gene Murphy and the Eagles...Lettered both his freshman and sophomore seasons...Served as starting H-back in coach Murphy’s offensive system...Named to the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College’s All-Stars.

PREP: Played four years for Richland High School...Lettered all four seasons...Started at linebacker and tight end each of his four seasons...Named All-Conference and All-District his sophomore, junior and senior seasons...Named Second Team All-Metro at tight end by The Clarion Ledger as a senior...Chosen to be a permanent Team Captain by his teammates...Recorded 291 career tackles at RHS, including 135 as a senior and 103 as a junior...Holds RHS record for tackles in a game with 25...Scored six career touchdowns...Lettered three seasons in baseball, guiding RHS to district titles in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008...Named Second Team All-State (3A)...Also received All-Conference honors in 2007 and 2008.

PERSONAL: Ryan Chance Starkweather...Born March 30, 1990...Son of Danny and Rebecca Starkweather...Has two brothers, Kevin Jones and Scott Starkweather...Majoring in Exercise Science.

Dex HopkinsTE • 6-2 • 225 • Junior • TRRichland, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC 86

HOLMES CC: Two year starter and Team Captain for Danny Robertson and the Holmes Com-munity College Bulldogs...Played quarterback and tight end during his time at HCC...Named Honorable Mention All-State as a sophomore after rushing for 354 yards and four touchdowns on 89 carries...Completed 74-of-142 attempts for 962 yards with seven touchdowns and 14 interceptions...Finished the year with 1,316 yards of total offense.

PREP: Played four years for Doug Holder and Richland High School...Started three years at

quarterback...Named All-District as a senior.

PERSONAL: Dexter Keaton Hopkins...Goes by “Dex”...Son of Kathy Hopkins...Born September 6, 1988...Has two siblings...Majoring in Social Science Education.

Reed Falkner TE • 6-2 • 220 • Sophomore • HSOxford, Miss. • Oxford HS 89

PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and soccer at Oxford High School...Played for Johnny Hill at OHS...Primarily used as a tight end and fullback...Named First Team All-State by The Clarion Ledger and Oxford Eagle...Garnered First Team All-Area and All-District as well.

PERSONAL: Reed Hurdle Falkner...Born October 26, 1989...Son of Ley and Donna Falkner...Has one brother, Barkley...Majoring in Exercise Science.

Darius JohnsonWR • 6-5 • 205 • Freshman • TRMiami, Fla. • Kansas State University 80

KANSAS STATE: Spent the 2009 season as a redshirt for Bill Snyder at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan....One of the top receiver prospects on the KSU roster as a freshman.

PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Miami-Carol City High School in Miami, Fla....Played football for Harold Barnwell...Named All-State and All-Area as a senior...Primarily saw time at wide receiver...Also recruited by Miami, Florida State and South Florida.

PERSONAL: Darius Johnson...Born November 9, 1990...Son of Constance Carswell...Has three sisters, Vekeisha Carter, Kitoya Carter and Kyla Carswell...Majoring in Business.

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Alex Herndon DT • 6-2 • 253 • Junior • TRCrockett, Calif. • Diablo Valley (Calif.) College 90

Anthony Daniels DL • 6-3 • 270 • Junior • TRDetroit, Mich. • Victor Valley (Calif.) College 91

VICTOR VALLEY: Played two seasons for Dan Hoover at Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif....As a sophomore in 2009, played in six games...Totaled 18 tackles with seven tackles-for-loss and five sacks before being sidelined with an injury...Named All State and NJCAA All-American.

PREP: Lettered in basketball and football at Mackenzie High School in Detroit, Mich., for Eric Smith...Named to All-State by the Detroit Free Press and All-Metro in football...All-City and All-State on the basketball court as well.

PERSONAL: Anthony Rydell Daniels...Born September 23, 1988...Son of Glenna Daniels...Has two sisters, Nefertara and Gardenia...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Robbie Mayers DT • 6-3 • 295 • Junior • TRLaurel, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC 97

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College...Started at defensive tackle as a sophomore recording 21 tackles...Season-high five tackles versus Itawamba and Hinds...Totaled three tackles as a freshman.

PREP: Played three years for Milton Smith at Laurel High School...Lettered two years, while starting all three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines...Named All-Conference, All-District and All-Area as a senior...Helped lead LHS (14-1) to MHSAA 4A State Championship as a senior...Also lettered in basketball and track...Member of Key Club, FBLA and was a four-time Honor Roll recipient.

PERSONAL: Robbie J. Mayers...Son of Joyce and Robbie Mayers...Born November 21, 1989...Has one sister, Jacqueline...Majoring in Computer Information Systems.

Terry Vaughn DE • 6-1 • 275 • Junior • TRNew Bern, N.C. • Garden City (Kan.) CC 98

GARDEN CITY: Played two seasons for Lucas Aslin at Garden City Community College in Gar-den City, Kan....Two-year starter at defensive end and tackle...Named Preseason All-American in 2009...Recorded 54 tackles with 14 tackles-for-loss and six sacks as a sophomore...Started all nine games for the Broncobusters...Named NJCAA Second Team All-American...Garnered First Team All-Conference honors...Tallied 37 tackles with 17 tackles-for-loss and five sacks as a freshman...Named Second Team All-Conference...One of the most highly recruited players in NJCAA last season.

PREP: Lettered in football and track at New Bern High School in New Bern, N.C....Played on the gridiron for Bobby Curlings, where he led New Bern to the 2008 North Carolina State Championship...Primarily played on NBHS defensive line...Named All-State First Team...Garnered All-Area, All-Conference and was selected to play in East versus West North Carolina All-Star Classic...Ranked as a Four-Star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com coming out of high school.

PERSONAL: Terry Vaughn...Born August 5, 1989...Son of Terry Vaughn, Sr. and Elaine Vaughn...Has two sisters, Beverly and Kimberly...Majoring in Psychology...Nicknamed “Big Screen.”

Joe Marshall DT • 6-2 • 305 • Junior • TRClearwater, Fla. • Youngstown State University 93

YOUNGSTOWN STATE: Played two seasons for Eric Wolford at Youngstown State Univer-sity...2009: Totaled 23 tackles, 3.0 tackles-for-loss, 0.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries...Played in 11 games...2008: Played in nine games, making 13 tackles with five assists...Has seven tackles in season finale at Western Illinois...Credited with 173 snaps played.

PREP: Three-year letter-winner at defensive tackle for Clearwater HS...Also played offense and scored six career touchdowns in goal line situations...Set school-record with 405-pound bench press...Named All-Conference...Also lettered in Track and Field...Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Joe Marshall...Born July 2, 1990...Son of Renee and Joe Marshall...Has one brother, Roshawn and one sister, Breana...Majoring in Business.

Eljae Faoagali DE • 6-4 • 255 • Senior • 1LMoto’otua, Western Samoa • New Mexico Military 92

2009 (Junior): Season cut short by knee injury with two games remaining in the year...Played in eight games with five starts at defensive end...Totaled 20 tackles with 3.5 tackles-for-loss...Forced two fumbles and recovered one...Career-high seven tackles versus Valdosta State (10.1)...Tallied career-high 1.5 tackles-for-loss at West Alabama.

NEW MEXICO MILITARY: Played two seasons for coach Jeff Lynn and the Broncos in Roswell, N.M.…Recruited as a quarterback, but found a home at defensive end…Recorded 37 tackles as a sophomore.

PREP: Played three seasons for Jason Magalei at Tafuna High School in America Samoa…Led Tafuna to 2006 ASHAA Football Championship at quarterback…Named ASHAA Male Athlete of the Year in 2007…Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Eljae Neemia Faoagali…Born June 15, 1989…Son of Lautofa and Siliafai Faoagali…Has two siblings, Roxzina and Komiti…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Mark Hoskins DT • 6-2 • 285 • Junior • RSLouisville, Miss. • East Central (Miss.) CC 94

2008 and 2009 (Junior): Missed the season due to injury.

EAST CENTRAL: Lettered one season for Terry Underwood and the Warriors…Earned All-State honorable mention and Warrior Award.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Brad Peterson at Louisville High School…Earned All-Conference honors after junior and senior seasons…Named Best Defensive Lineman…Also participated in baseball.

PERSONAL: Full name is Markevius DeShawn Hoskins…Born November 13, 1987…Son of Neishell Jordan…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

David Williams DT • 6-3 • 303 • Junior • TRFontana, Calif. • Chaffey (Calif.) College 95

CHAFFEY: Played two seasons for Carl Beach at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif....Started both seasons at defensive tackle...Helped Panthers amass 10-10 regular season record.

PREP: Lettered in football, wrestling and track at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, Calif....Played football under John Tyree.

PERSONAL: David Antwon Williams...Born April 23, 1988...Son of Aaron and Antoinette Giles...Has two brothers, Aaron and Andrew...Has one sister, Alyssa...Majoring in Business.

DIABLO VALLEY: Played two seasons for Mike Darr at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif....Played in nine games as a sophomore...Recorded 21 tackles, six tackles-for-loss and team-high seven sacks...As a freshman, saw action in six games...Totaled 11 tackles with one tackle-for-loss.

PREP: Played at John Swett High School in Crockett, Calif...Lettered in football, baseball and basketball...Played on the gridiron for John Angell...Saw time at quarterback, linebacker and defensive end...Participated in East-West Shrine Game...Junior year led team to North Coast Section Championship (baseball).

PERSONAL: Alexander Herndon...Born January 25, 1989...Son of Michael and Lynette Hern-don...Has two sisters, Michaela and Faith...Has one brother, Kenneth...Majoring in Psychology.


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Jeremy Henderson DE • 6-3 • 220 • Junior • TRKosciusko, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC 99

HOLMES CC: Played two seasons for Danny Robertson at Holmes Community College...Started as a freshman and sophomore at defensive end and linebacker...Recorded 40 tackles in 2009 with three tackles-for-loss.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for John Perri at Kosciusko High School...Started sophomore through senior years at defensive end, but also saw time at full back and tight end...Also lettered in basketball, track and powerlifting.

PERSONAL: Jeremy Martrez Henderson...Son of Collie Henderson...Born November 17, 1989...Majoring in Business.

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Adam Garrity WR • 6-1 • 180 • Freshman • HSCentreville, Va. • Centreville High School 83

PREP: Lettered three years in football and soccer at Centreville High School in Centreville, Va....Played on the gridiron for Gerry Pannoni...Named Second Team All-District in football and First Team All-District in soccer as a senior...Team Captain.

PERSONAL: Adam James Garrity...Born December 18, 1991...Son of Jay Garrity and Betty Garrity...Has one sister, Brooke...Major is undecided.

Kelvin Boston DB • 6-1 • 175 • Freshman • HSNew Orleans, La. • Warren Easton High School

PREP: PREP: Named First Team All-District for coach Antonio Hull at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans...Saw time at defensive back, linebacker and defensive end...Also lettered in basketball and track and field.

PERSONAL: Kelvin James Boston, II...Born Jan. 18, 1991...Son of Kelvin and Shenelle Boston...Has two brothers, Kameron and Jordan...Has one sister, Sameera.

Cezar Coleman OL • 6-2 • 275 • Freshman • HSJackson, Miss. • Provine High School

PREP: Played for coach Willie Collins and the Provine Rams... Also participated in Track and Golf. Also played football for East Mississippi Community College and Hinds Community College.

PERSONAL: Cezar Coleman... Born August 8, 1990... Son of Pamela and Jimmy Harris... Has two brothers, Xavier and Jalen Harris and one sister, Naudia Harris... Majoring in Engineering.

Willie Dickson RB • 5-10 • 1-210 • Junior • TRGreenwood, Miss. • Mississippi Delta Community College

MISS. DELTA: Played two seasons for Jay Miller at Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, Miss....Named All-State as a sophomore.

PREP: Lettered in football and baseball at Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Miss....Played on the gridiron for Charles Brady...Named First Team All-District by the Greenwood Commonwealth.

PERSONAL: Willie Dickson...Born December 7, 1985...Son of Willie and Lillie Dickson...Major-ing in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Taylor Haynes WR • 5-10 • 175 • Freshman • HSClarksdale, Miss. • Lee Academy

PREP: Played for coach Robert Daniels and the Colts of Lee Academy.

PERSONAL: Justin Taylor Haynes... Born December 30, 1991... Son of Mark and Liz Haynes... Has two brothers, Jonathan Rybolt and Colby Haynes... Majoring in Exercise Science.

Josh Hopstein WR • 6-1 • 170 • Freshman • HSSpringfield, Mo. • Ada High School

PREP: Played for coach Lance Mancuso and the Cougars of Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma... Named All-District... Also participated in basketball, soccer, baseball and track... All-State Honorable Mention in soccer.

PERSONAL: Joshua Branson Hopstein... Born December 20, 1989 in Springfield, Missouri... Son of Bill and Rhonda Hopstein... Has one brother, Brandon and two sisters Kasi and Brandie... Majoring in Sports Medicine.

Michael Johnson FB • 5-7 • 175 • Freshman • HSMadison, Miss. • Madison Central High School

PREP: Played fullback under the direction of head coach Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss...Named All-Division First Team...Also named All Region First Team...Also lettered in track and powerlifting.

PERSONAL: Michael Jerome Johnson, Jr...Born April 10, 1991...Son of Michael and Cynthia Johnson...Major is Biology

Eldrin Richard DE • 6-6 • 235 • Freshman • HSPortland, Ore. • Lincoln High School

PREP: Lettered in football and basketball at Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore....Coached by Andrew Grimes, Shawn Rodgers and Andrew Coulaserdo...Named All-League as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL: Eldrin Tucker Richard...Born February 27, 1992...Son of Willie and Virginia Richard...Has three sisters, Angela Lewis-Traylor, LaShanta Lewis and Nikia Richard...Major is undecided.

Trenton Warren RB • 5-10 • 185 • Freshman • HSBaytown, Texas • Robert E. Lee High School

PREP: Lettered four years in football, baseball and track at Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas...Played football for Marvin Sedberry...Primarily played corner in high school.

PERSONAL: Trenton Warren...Born January 21, 1992...Has two siblings, Titus Bland and Taura Warren...Majoring in Aviation Management.

Josh Hopstein WR • 6-1 • 170 • Freshman • HSSpringfield, Mo. • Ada High School

PREP: Played for coach Lance Mancuso and the Cougars of Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma... Named All-District... Also participated in basketball, soccer, baseball and track... All-State Honorable Mention in soccer.

PERSONAL: Joshua Branson Hopstein... Born December 20, 1989 in Springfield, Missouri... Son of Bill and Rhonda Hopstein... Has one brother, Brandon and two sisters Kasi and Brandie... Majoring in Sports Medicine.

Michael Johnson FB • 5-7 • 175 • Freshman • HSMadison, Miss. • Madison Central High School

PREP: Played fullback under the direction of head coach Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss...Named All-Division First Team...Also named All Region First Team...Also lettered in track and powerlifting.

PERSONAL: Michael Jerome Johnson, Jr...Born April 10, 1991...Son of Michael and Cynthia Johnson...Major is Biology

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DELTA STATE RECORDSLB • LARDESTER HICKS-GREENThree Time All-American & Four-time All-GSC

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• INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS •SCORING

Points 36, Chuck Thomas vs. Ark. St., 1936Touchdowns 6, Chuck Thomas vs. Ark. St., 1936TDs Rushing 4, Rico McDonald vs. Valdosta St., 2000 Tregnel Thomas vs. W. Georgia.,1996TDs Passing 6, Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08 6, Scott Eyster vs. UCA, 2004TD Passes Caught 4, Trevar Deed vs. N. Alabama, 11/29/08 Greg Betterson vs. Harding, 9/20/08Field Goals 5, Trey Crum vs. So. Ark., 2003PAT’s Kicking 10, Ernie Wells vs. Ill.-Chicago, 1969

TOTAL OFFENSEPlays 81, Scott Eyster vs. SAU, 2003Yards 508 Scott Eyster vs. VSU, 2004

RUSHINGPlays 42, Greg Walker vs. W. Ala., 1993Yards 316, Greg Walker vs. W. Ala., 1993

PASSINGPasses 70, Scott Eyster vs. So. Ark., 2003Completions 38, Scott Eyster vs. SAU, 2003Consecutive Completions 11, Keith Williams vs. UT.-Martin, 1986Yards 514, Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08

RECEPTIONSCaught 16, Trvar Deed vs. North Alabama, 11/29/08Yards 258, Kyle Finney vs. Troy St., 1984

PUNTINGPunts 14, Donald Bennett vs. Troy St., 1979Yards 462, Donald Bennett vs. Troy St., 1979Average 49.2, Blake Koenigsberger vs. UNA,1999

PUNT RETURNSReturns 6, Darrin January vs. W. Ala., 1995

KO RETURNSReturns 7, Ollie Thigpen vs. J’ville St., 1989Yards 150, Dennis Patterson vs. VSU, 1989

RECORD SETTING QUARTERBACK - Quarterback Garrett DeWitt set two new Delta State University team records in 2008, touchdown passes in a game and passing yardage in a game. The Fort Walton Beach, Fla., native tossed six touchdowns and passed for 514 yards versus Harding University at First Security Stadium on Sept. 20, 2008 in Searcy, Ark. DeWitt also eclipsed the legendary Scott Eyster (2003-2006) for single-season completion percentage, connecting on 62.0 percent of his attempts in 2008 for the Statesmen. In 12 games, DeWitt completed 276-of-445 attempts for 3,277 yards with 28 touchdown and 16 interceptions.

SCORINGPoints Scored 126, Josh Bright, 2000Points Kicking 111, Trey Crum, 2003 110, Billy Dorgan, 2000Touchdowns 21, Josh Bright, 2000 TDs Rushing 21, Josh Bright, 2000TDs Passing 36, Scott Eyster, 2006TDs Passes Caught 18, Ellis Debrow, 2003TDs Returns 6, Aubrey Matthews, 1982PATs 71, Billy Dorgan, 2000FGs 19, Trey Crum, 2003 13, Bryan Walker, 2005 (13-20) 13, Billy Dorgan, 2000 (13-20);

TOTAL OFFENSEPlays 552, Scott Eyster, 2006Yards 3979, Scott Eyster, 2006

RUSHINGPlays 279, Rico McDonald, 2000Plays Per Game 27.5, Tregnel Thomas, 1996Yards 1,637, Rico McDonald, 2000Yards Per Game 160.4, Tregnel Thomas, 1996Avg. Per Play 8.5, Revis Davis, 1989

PASSINGMost Passes 489, Scott Eyster, 2006 405, Scott Eyster, 2003 379, Scott Eyster, 2005 371, Scott Eyster, 2004 370, Scott Butler, 1983 351, Scott Butler, 1984Completions 298, Scott Eyster, 2006 276, Garrett DeWitt, 2008 250, Scott Eyster, 2003 229, Scott Eyster, 2004 224, Scott Eyster, 2005Percentage 62.0, Garrett DeWitt, 2008 61.7, Scott Eyster, 2003 and 2004Yards 3926, Scott Eyster, 2006 3,485, Scott Eyster, 2003 3,369, Scott Eyster, 2004 3,277, Garrett DeWitt, 2008Interceptions 15 (242), Steve Lyles, 1981 15 (276), Randall Bradberry,1970

RECEPTIONSCaught 88, Robert Davis, 2006 78, Trevar Deed, 2008 77, Ellis Debrow, 2003 67, Trevar Deed, 2009 66, Robert Davis, 2005 64, Ellis Debrow, 2004


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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 64, Kyle Finney, 1984 62, Chad Scroeder, 2007 62, Jim Devers, 1969Yards 1,637, Ellis Debrow, 2003Avg. Gain 25.7, Jason Franklin, 2000 (41)

TACKLESGame 20, Lardester Hicks-Green vs. VSU (10.1.09)151 Jimmy Wilson, 1989138 Rory Bell, 2000114 Carl Dobbs, 1987110 Reggie Harris, 1988110 Willie Greene, 1987109 Kenny Lewis, 1992108 Carl Pepper, 1983107 Steve Belcher, 1983

INTERCEPTIONSIntercepted 8, Monterio James, 2005 7, Jamarcus Wiggins, 2007; 7, Jerome Williams, 1995Yards Returned 140, Tommy Woodson, 1975

SACKS13.5 Michael Eubanks, 200512.0 Michael Eubanks, 200711.5 Michael Eubanks, 200611.0 Joey Sylve, 200311.0 Jamal Johnson, 2000

PUNTINGPunts 75, Jerome Williams, 1995Yards 2,844, Donald Bennett, 1978Average 45.3, George Duff; 1982 42.7, Sam Piazza, 1977

PUNT RETURNSReturned 31, Des Ball, 1982Yards 399, Wyatt Dendy, 1968

KO RETURNSReturned 27, Willie Miller, 1973Yards 502, Willie Miller, 1973

• INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS • SCORING

Points scored 188, Trey Crum, 2003-2004Points kicking 188, Trey Crum, 2003-2004Touchdowns 25, Londale Bankston, 1985-88 25, Josh Bright, 1998-2001TDs Rushing 25, Josh Bright, 1998-2001TD’s Passing 116, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006TDs Passes Caught 29, Ellis Debrow, 2002-04Field Goals 26, Trey Crum, 2003-04 25, Ozden Karakurt, 1988-91 23, Blake Koenigsbeger, 1998-2001 22, Bryan Walker, 2002-2005 22, Ernie Wells, 1966-69PATs 110, Trey Crum, 2003-04 84, Ernie Wells, 1966-69 81, Billy Dorgan, Jr., 1999-2000 70, Ozden Karakurt, 1988-91

TOTAL OFFENSEPlays 1855, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006Yards 14,342, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006

RUSHINGPlays 598, Londale Bankston, 1986-88Yards 3,272, Tregnel Thomas, 1996-1999Average Per Play 6.07, Revis Davis, 1988-91

PASSINGPasses 1644, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 995, Scott Butler, 1981-84Completions 1001, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 574, Garrett DeWitt, 2006-2009Yards 13,889, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 6,917, Scott Butler, 1981-84Percentage 60.8, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006TD Passes 116, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006

RECEPTIONSPasses Caught 245, Robert Davis, 2003-2006 166, Ellis Debrow, 2002-2004 164, Kyle Finney, 1982-1984Yards 3,201, Ellis Debrow, 2002-2004TDs Receiving 29, Ellis Debrow, 2002-2004

INTERCEPTIONSIntercepted 13, Monterio James, 2005-2007 12, Jamarcus Wiggins, 2004-2007

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10, Kim Stewart, 1969-70 & 10, Don Fennell, 1964-66Yards Returned 223, Tommy Woodson, 1974-1976

SACKSQB Sacks 45.0, Michael Eubanks, 2004-2007* 28, Jamal Johnson, 2000-2002

*NCAA Division II and Gulf South Conference Record

TACKLESTotal 343, Lardester Hicks-Green, 2006-2009 (GSC Record)

PUNTINGPunts 215, Donald Bennett, 1977-80Yards Punted 8,007, Donald Bennett, 1977-80Punting Average 42.7, Sam Piazza, 1976

PUNT RETURNSReturned 93, Des Ball, 1979-82Yards 755, Des Ball, 1979-82

KO RETURNSReturned 60, Larry Miller, 1972-74Yards 1,192, Jessie Jackson, 1974-77

THE NATION’S BEST - No Delta State defender has had the impact on the gridiron as former Harlon Hill Trophy finalist and three-time All-American linebacker Michael Eubanks (2004-2007). The two-time Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of te Year finished his career as NCAA Division II’s all-time sack leader with 42.0. The Cleveland native eclipsed the previous mark with a 5.0 sack effort versus Shaw in the first round of the 2007 NCAA DII Playoffs.

• RUSHING RANKINGS • GAME

316 Greg Walker vs. W. Ala., 10/23/96255 Revis Davis vs. Tenn.-Martin, 10/19/91240 Trevar Deed vs. West Georgia, 11/7/2009234 Nate Fairconnetue vs. NW (La.) St., 10/7/72 230 Tregnel Thomas vs. W. Ga., 10/26/96222 Revis Davis vs. W. Ga., 10/27/90219 Joe Hobson vs. W. Ala., 10/22/94214 Revis Davis vs. Troy St., 10/14/89211 Rico McDonald vs. Ark-Mont., 11/10/01210 Rico McDonald vs. Central Ark., 10/28/00204 Rico McDonald vs. Miss. Valley St., 9/16/00

SEASON1,637 Rico McDonald, 20001,604 Tregnel Thomas, 19961,495 Josh Bright, 20001,394 Greg Walker, 1993 1,151 Rico McDonald, 20011,145 Tregnel Thomas, 1997 1,131 Nate Fairconnetue, 1973

1,125 David Yeates, 20031,120 Londale Bankston, 1987 1,074 Revis Davis, 1990 1,029 Revis Davis, 1991

CAREER3,285 Rico McDonald, 1998-20013,272 Tregnel Thomas, 1996-19993,180 Londale Bankston, 1986-19882,920 Revis Davis, 1988-19912,336 Josh Bright, 1998-20012,069 Greg Walker, 1994-19951,896 David Yeates, 2002-20031,696 Willie Dickson, 1974-19751,539 Trevar Deed, 2008-Present1,521 Jason Snell, 2002-20051,402 Radale Pearson, 2004-20051,354 Nate Fairconnetue, 1972-1973 1,334 Gary Randall, 1966-19671,228 Dwayne Herrington, 1984-19851,215 Ronnie Parker, 1982-19831,213 David Bradberry, 1972-1973


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• PASSING RANKINGS •GAME

514 Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08483 Scott Eyster vs. Valdosta St., 10/2/04465 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/29.05464 Garrett DeWitt vs. North Alabama, 11/29/08457 Scott Eyster vs. Cen. Arkansas, 10/16/04447 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/30/04446 Scott Eyster vs. Ark. Tech, 10/11/03437 Scott Butler vs. Ouachita Bapt., 9/10/83404 Scott Butler vs. Troy St., 10/20/84396 Scott Eyster vs. So. Arkansas, 9/30/06382 Scott Butler vs. J’ville St., 10/20/82371 Randall Bradberry vs. W. Ala., 10/31/70

SEASON3,926 Scott Eyster, 20063,485 Scott Eyster, 20033,369 Scott Eyster, 20043,277 Garrett DeWitt, 20083,107 Scott Eyster, 20052,598 Scott Butler, 19832,478 Scott Butler, 19842,348 Garrett DeWitt, 20092,142 Keith Williams, 1986 2,110 Alton Marshall, 1987 1,842 Keith Williams, 1985 1,722 Billy Buckner, 1966 1,678 Todd Vowell, 1996

CAREER13,889 Scott Eyster, 2003-20066,945 Garrett DeWitt, 2006-20096,917 Scott Butler, 1981-19844,551 David Crowe, 1992-1995 4,027 Josh Bright, 1998 - 20013,751 Alton Marshall, 1986-19882,750 Kenny Taylor, 1989-19902,741 Mike Kershaw, 1997-19982,616 David Bradberry, 1972-19732,428 Tony Bowen, 1978-1979

SIMPLY, THE GSC’S BEST - Scott Eyster (5), a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Hammond, La., finished his career in 2006 as one of the greatest quarterbacks in GSC and NCAA Division II history. The record-setting quarterback finished his career as the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history, while establishing and new record for career total offense. He ranks second all-time in NCAA history in career passing yards and career total offense. In 2006, Eyster passed for 3,926 yards and 36 TDs while leading DSU to the NCAA semifinals. In 2005, the rocket-armed signal-caller passed for 3,107 yards and 29 TDs. He finished his career with 13,889 yards passing and 14,432 yards of total offense, both GSC records. In four years he also threw a whopping 116 touchdowns, while rushing for 12 more.

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• TOTAL OFFENSE •GAME

508 Scott Eyster vs. Valdosta St., 10/2/04506 Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08491 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/30/04487 Scott Eyster vs. Cen. Arkansas, 10/16/04 452 Garrett DeWitt vs. North Alabama, 11/29/08450 Scott Eyster vs. Ark. Tech, 10/11/03447 Scott Butler vs. Ouachita Bapt., 9/10/83441 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/29/05429 Scott Eyster vs. Harding 11/1/03 408 Scott Eyster vs. So. Arkansas, 9/30/06402 Scott Eyster vs. So. Ark. 10/18/03397 Scott Eyster vs. Valdosta St., 9/20/03395 David Bradberry vs. W. Ala., 11/10/73392 Scott Butler vs. J’ville St., 10/30/82380 Scott Eyster vs. UA-Monticello, 11/6/04377 Scott Butler vs. Troy St., 10/29/84375 Scott Eyster vs. Arkansas Tech, 10/9/04

SEASON3,979 Scott Eyster, 20063,563 Scott Eyster, 20043,548 Scott Eyster, 20033,378 Garrett DeWitt, 20082,923 Josh Bright, 20002,733 Scott Butler, 19832,566 Scott Butler, 19842,412 Garrett DeWitt, 20092,318 Keith Williams, 1986 2,122 Keith Williams, 19852,097 Alton Marshall, 19871,739 Billy Buckner, 19661,714 Alton Marshall, 1988 1,704 Scott Butler, 1982 1,637 Rico McDonald, 2000

CAREER

14,342 Scott Eyster, 2003-20067,229 Scott Butler, 1981-19847,165 Garrett DeWitt, 2006-20096,363 Josh Bright, 1998-20014,537 Keith Williams, 1983-1986 4,366 David Crowe, 1992-1995 3,811 Alton Marshall, 1986-1988 3,804 David Bradberry , 1972-19733,292 Rico McDonald, 1998 - 20013,180 Londale Bankston, 1985-1988 3,032 Tregnel Thomas, 1996-19982,933 Revis Davis, 1988-1991 2,668 Bobby Barrett, 1974-1975 2,628 Kenny Taylor, 1989-1990 2,476 Tony Bowen, 1978-1979 2,454 Mike Kershaw, 1997-1998

• RECEIVING RANKINGS •GAME

16 Trevar Deed vs. North Alabama, 11/19/200815 Trevar Deed vs. North Alabama, 10/15/200914 Chris Parks vs. So. Ark., 10/18/0314 Kyle Finney vs. Troy St., 10/29/8413 Chad Schroeder vs. Harding, 9/20/0812 Chris Parks vs. Cen. Arkansas, 10/16/0412 Ellis Debrow vs. Nor. Dakota, 8/30/0412 Jody Coleman vs. W. Ala., 11/6/7112 Robert Davis vs. So. Ark., 10/18/0311 Trevar Deed vs. Valdosta State, 10/2/0811 Justin Mark vs. Cent. Ark., 9/28/9611 Aubrey Matthews vs. Troy St., 10/15/8311 K.T. Chase vs. J’ville St., 10/30/8211 Bill Hood vs. SE Louisiana, 11/9/74

SEASON88 Robert Davis, 200678 Trevar Deed, 200877 Ellis Debrow, 200367 Trevar Deed, 200966 Robert Davis, 200564 Ellis Debrow, 200464 Kyle Finney, 1984 62 Chad Schroeder, 200762 Jim Devers , 196961 Chad Schroeder, 200861 Jeremy Ricks, 200660 Chris Parks, 200355 Jeremy Ricks, 200753 Robert Davis, 200353 Aubrey Matthews, 1983 53 Grady Coleman, 1970

CAREER245 Robert Davis, 2003-2006166 Ellis Debrow, 2002-2004163 Kyle Finney, 1982-1985145 Trevar Deed, 2008-Present142 Jeremy Ricks, 2004-2007136 Chris Parks, 2001-2004123 Chad Schroeder, 2005-2008112 Houston Cunningham, 1996-1999108 Kevin Locastro, 1985 - 8897 Des Ball, 1979-8296 Carlos Bonner, 1992-9391 Jim Devers, 1967-7090 Rondey Hughes, 1986-8983 Justin Mark, 1993-96

• RECEIVING YARDS •CAREER

3,201 Ellis Debrow, 2002-20043,166 Robert Davis, 2003-20063,055 Kyle Finney, 1982-1985

DAVIS GRABS’EM ALL : Robert Davis may not have been the biggest, standing just 5-foot-9, but the New Orleans native certainly could catch anything thrown his way. The All-GSC receiver finished as the leader in career recptions at DSU with 245.


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• SCORING RANKINGS •GAME

36 Chuck Thomas vs. Ark. St., 10/ 2/3624 Trevar Deed vs. North Alabama, 11/29/0824 Rafael Mitchell vs. West Georgia, 11/8/0824 Greg Betterson vs. Harding, 9/20/0824 Rico McDonald vs. Valdosta St., 11/18/0024 Tregnel Thomas vs. W. Ga., 10/26/9618 Trevar Deed vs. West Georgia, 11/7/200918 Trevar Deed vs. West Georgia, 11/8/0818 Trevar Deed vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/1/0818 Trevar Deed vs. UA-Monticello, 9/13/0818 Jeremy Ricks vs. Valdosta State, 10/11/0718 Dedrick Wilson vs. UA-Monticello, 11/10/0718 Garrett DeWitt vs. UA-Monticello, 11/10/0718 Jeremy Ricks vs. WVU-Tech, 9/2/0618 Jeremy Ricks vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9.23/0618 Radale Pearson vs. UWA, 9/11/0418 Trey Crum vs. So. Ark., 10/18/0318 Ellis Debrow vs. W. Ga. 10/4/0418 Josh Bright vs Bloomsburg, 12/9/0018 Tanny Flowers vs. Ark.-Monticello, 11/9/0018 Josh Bright vs. Central Ark., 10/28/0018 Rico Mcdonald vs Central Ark., 10/28/0018 Josh Bright vs. Harding, 9/30/0018 Rico McDonald vs. Belhaven, 9/2/0018 Willie Frazier vs. W. Ala., 10/23/9318 Greg Walker vs. Henderson St., 10/9/9318 Dennis Patterson vs. Valdosta St., 11/4/8918 Mike Conerly vs. Ouachita Bapt., 11/8/7918 Larry Parker vs. Tenn.-Martin, 11/21/7818 Willie Dickson vs. Nicholls St., 11/23/7418 Mark Seals vs. NW (La.) St., 9/28/7418 Randall Bradberry vs. Livingston, 10/31/7018 Randall Bradberry vs. N. Ala., 9/26/7018 Mike Thomas vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/6918 Dom Bevalaque vs. Tampa,11/12/49

SEASON126 Josh Bright, 2000111 Trey Crum, 2003110 Billy Dorgan, 2000108 Ellis Debrow, 2003108 Rico McDonald, 200096 Jeremy Ricks, 200690 Trevar Deed, 200990 Trevar Deed, 200890 Rico McDonald, 200178 Bryan Walker, 200578 Nate Fairconnetue, 197378 Terry Beckham, 197272 Dedrick Wilson, 200769 Tom Santos, 200866 Eric Marshall, 200666 Tregnel Thomas, 199659 Trey Agner, 199656 Scott Butler , 198456 Dewayne Herrington, 1984

54 Greg Betterson, 200854 Chad Schroeder, 200854 Tregnel Thomas, 199754 Greg Walker, 199354 Dennis Patterson, 198954 Londale Bankston, 1987 54 George Chesser, 1964

CAREER252 Rico McDonald, 1999-2001251 Josh Bright, 1998-2001180 Trevar Deed, 2008-Present180 Jeremy Ricks, 2004-2007174 Ellis Debrow, 2003-2005174 Ozden Karakurt, 1988-1991156 Tregnel Thomas, 1996-1999150 Londale Bankston, 1985-1988150 Ernie Walls, 1966-1969144 Revis Davis, 1988-1991138 Kyle Finney, 1982-1985131 Bryan Walker, 2002-2005130 Randall Bradberry, 1970-1973128 Billy Dorgan, 1999-2000

• PAT KICKING •SEASON

71 Billy Dorgan, 200056 Trey Crum, 200454 Tom Santos, 200854 Trey Crum, 200345 Trey Adams, 200739 Bryan Walker, 200534 Matt Dean, 200934 F.G. Wiygul, 1973 33 Sid Halliday, 200631 Al Crawford, 1971 29 Trey Agner, 1996

CAREER110 Trey Crum, 2003-200484 Ernie Wells, 1966-1969 81 Billy Dorgan, 1999-200070 Blake Koenigsberger, 1998-200170 Ozden Karakurt, 1988-198965 Bryan Walker, 2002-200558 Trey Agner, 1995-1997 54 Tom Santos, 2006-Present51 Jamie Greer, 1986-1987 50 F.G. Wiygul, 1973-1974 47 Al Crawford, 1971-1972 45 David Seales, 1980-1983

• PUNT RETURNS •SEASON

399 Wyatt Dendy, 1968 368 Des Ball, 1982 309 Des Ball, 1979307 Chad Schroeder, 2008287 Craig Havard, 1983 271 Byron Rasco, 1965239 Donyelle Williams, 2003

CAREER755 Des Ball, 1979-82 578 Wyatt Dendy, 1967-68 576 Craig Havard, 1983-84 518 Donyelle Williams, 2002-2004368 Larry Miller, 1972-73 307 Chad Schroeder, 2005-2008291 Kevin Lacastro, 1985-88 271 Byron Rasco, 1965-66 264 Kyle Finney, 1982-85 254 Tommy Woodson, 1973-76

BRADFORD DUSTS OFF THE JETS: After not playing competitively for three years, Delta State wide receiver/punt returner Todd Bradford (8) improved each and every week as a receiving and return threat for the Statesmen. The Selma, Ala., na-tive turned in his best punt return performance with an 81-yard effort against the University of North Alabama at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala.

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• KICK RETURNS •GAME

150 Dennis Patterson vs. Valdosta St., 11/4/89133 Ken McKinney vs. Nicholls St., 9/12/81124 Bobby Bell vs. Troy State, 10/11/69116 Jeremy Ricks vs. Valdosta State, 10/11/07114 Cedrick Jackson vs. Troy State, 10/16/76 106 Cedrick Jackson vs. E. Texas St., 9/22/79101 Jeremy Ricks vs. West Georgia, 10/27/07100 Theron Ward vs. Tenn.-Martin, 10/1/88100 Aubrey Matthews vs. W. Ala., 10/22/83100 Terry Beckham vs. J’ville State, 11/13/71100 Dennis Cotton vs. E. Central Okla., 1962

SEASON556 Jessie Jackson, 1975 502 Willie Miller, 1973 492 Ted Gullette, 1970 452 Bobby Bell, 1969 440 Cedrick Jackson, 1980 415 Jeremy Ricks, 2007412 Jason Snell, 2005412 Craig Howard, 1983 411 Ollie Thigpen, 1989

CAREER1,192 Jessie Jackson, 1974-1977 1,162 Larry Miller, 1972-1974 840 Ollie Thigpen, 1989-1992 823 Jason Snell, 2002-2005811 Jeremy Ricks, 2004-2007719 Billy Bell, 1967-1969679 Craig Havard, 1983-1984612 Jottie Dancer, 1983-1984 603 Kenneth McKinney, 1980-1983

• PASS SACKS •GAME

5.0 Michael Eubanks vs. Shaw, 11/17/074.0 Demetric Armistead vs. Miss. Valley State, 9/9/004.0 Tim Edwards vs. Southern Mississippi, 9/1/903.5 Michael Eubanks vs. Arkansas Tech, 10/6/053.0 Many Times, Last by Damian Davis at West Georgia, 11.8.08

SEASON13.5 Michael Eubanks, 200512.0 Michael Eubanks, 200711.5 Michael Eubanks, 200611.0 Joey Sylve, 200311.0 Jamal Johnson, 200010.5 Bob Yarbrough, 19849.5 Karl Balls, 1984

CAREER45.0 Michael Eubanks, 2004-2007*28 Jamal Johnson, 2000-200228 Jamal Johnson (2000-02)26 Tim Edwards (1987-90)22 Andre Brown (1999-2000)22 Jerrod Beckett (2000-03)19.5 Karl Balls (1983-86)19.5 Joey Sylve (2000-03)15.0 Clayton Mosley (2000-02)13.0 Kelvin Redd (2000-03)13.0 Williams Price (1982-83)12.0 Dwight Herlong (1987-90)11.5 Anthony King, 2006-2008

• INTERCEPTIONS •GAME

3 Jerome Williams vs. So. Ark., 10/28/953 Kim Stewart vs. West Ala., 10/31/703 Gayle Davis vs. N. Ala., 9/17/60

SEASON8 Monterio James, 20057 Jamarcus Wiggins, 20077 Jerome Williams, 19956 Robert Cheatham, 1987 6 Al Carey, 1984 6 Kim Stewart, 1970 6 Luther Kuykendall, 1970 6 Don Jacobs, 1968 6 Jerry Hooper, 1966 5 Monterio James, 20065 Monte Dickerson, 1986 5 Benny Goff, 19674 Pete Golding, 20034 Cha Cha Berry, 20034 Pat Walker, 1999

CAREER13 Monterio James, 2005-200712 Jamarcus Wiggins, 2004-200710 Kim Stewart, 1969-70 10 Don Fennell, 1964-66 9 Jerome Williams, 1994-95 9 Patrick Cheatham, 1986-878 Al Carey, 1983-84

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE - The first time Monterio James (26/1985-2008) stepped on the field wearing a green-and-white Delta State uniform it was a special night. The Starkville native picked off two Pittsburg State passes in his first career game. He would go on to erase every school season (8) and career (13) interception records in just three seasons. Unfortu-nately, his life was cut short before his senior season. To this day, coach Ron Roberts and the Statesmen honor James each season with his number on the helmet.


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• TACKLES •GAME

20 Lardester Hicks-Green vs. Valdosta State, 10/1/0918 Lardester Hicks-Green, vs. UNA, 11/29/0817 Gary Bell vs. Catawba, 11/25/0017 Robert Downing vs. North Alabama, 9/30/7816 Pete Golding vs. North Alabama, 9/17/05

SEASON151 Jimmy Wilson, 1989138 Rory Bell, 2000114 Carl Dobbs, 1987110 Reggie Harris, 1988110 Willie Greene, 1987109 Kenny Lewis, 1992108 Carl Pepper, 1983107 Steve Belcher, 1983106 Willie Greene, 1988104 Robert Gates, 1985

CAREER343 Lardester Hicks-Green, 2006-2009335 Jimmy Wilson, 1987-1990316 Dwight Herlong, 1987-1990285 Pete Golding, 2002-05282 Rory Bell, 1997-2000274 Willie Greene, 1985-1988249 Kenny Lewis, 1989-1992249 Steve Belcher, 1981-1984243 Michael Eubanks, 2004-2007242 Jamarcus Wiggins, 2005-2007231 Tim Edwards, 1987-1990227 Paul Shoemaker, 1986-1989219 Jamal Johnson, 2000-2002

• TEAM GAME RECORDS •SCORING

Points 84 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69Touchdowns 12 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69TDs Rushing 9 vs. Bloomsburg, 12/09/00!TDs Passing 6, Harding (9/20/08), Cen. Arkansas (10/16/04) PATs Kicked 10 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69Most FGs 5 vs. So. Arkansas, 10/18/03Most First Downs 36, vs. Bloomburg, 12/09/00!

TOTAL OFFENSEPlays 98 vs. SE Mo. 9/22/84Yards 674, vs. Valdosta St., 10/2/04

RUSHINGPlays 72 vs. SE Mo., 9/22/84Yards 542 vs. Harding, 10/31/59

PASSING

Attempts 70 vs. Southern Ark., 10/18/03Completions 38 vs. Harding (9/20/08), SAU (10/18/03)Yards 528, vs. Harding, 9/20/08

INTERCEPTIONSFewest Had Intercepted 0 (set numerous times)Most Had Intercepted 5 vs. Cent. Ark., 9/28/96 5 vs. NE La., 11/15/69

PUNT RETURNSPunts 11 vs. La. College, 11/20/65Yards 156 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69

KICKOFF RETURNSReturns 14 vs. Alabama, 9/21/51Yards 247 vs. Alabama, 9/21/51

• TEAM SEASON RECORDS •SCORING

Most Points 606, 2000Fewest Points 20, 1926Touchdowns 82, 2000TDs Rushing 58, 2000 TDs Passing 33, 2003PATs Kicked 71, 2000Field Goals 19, 2003 Tie Games 2, 1929, 1940, 1994Times Shutout 7, 1935

TOTAL OFFENSEPlays 1,049, 2000Yards 7,178, 2000Most First Downs 329, 2000Average 526.7, 2003

RUSHINGMost Plays 839, 2003Most Yards 4,644, 2000

PASSINGMost Attempts 517, 2006Most Completions 312, 2006Most Yards 4,015, 2006TD Passes 37, 2006Average Yards per game 346.4, 2003

INTERCEPTIONSHad Intercepted 21, 1970

PENALTIESYards Penalized 1,420, 2007 1,172, 2008 1,134, 1976Yards Penalized, Game 263 vs. Ouachita Bapt., 9/22/07

MISCELLANEOUSMargin of Victory 84 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 1969Points Allowed 89 vs. Alabama, 1951Largest Margin of Defeat 89 vs. Alabama, 1951Consecutive Shutouts 4, 1954Consecutive Wins 13, 1953-55Consecutive Home Wins 11, 1962-64Consecutive Losses 8, 1940-41Yards Allowed Passing 0 vs. Miss. College, 1995Yards Allowed Rushing -29 vs. West Georgia, 10/27/07 -29 vs. Jackson State, 9/1/07!=NCAA Division II Championship Game Record

RECORD GOES DOWN - Three-time All-American and 2008 Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year Lardester Hicks-Green (5) became the career leader in tackles for the Gulf South Conference and Delta State University with 343. The Chicago, Ill., native wrapped up his final two seasons with 193 combined tackles.

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• LONGEST PLAYS •RUSHING

95 Carl Grubb vs. Livingston, 1955 93 Jimmy Sanders vs.Southern Arkansas, 1953 92 James Kelly, Arkansas State, 1950 90 Melvin Hemphill vs. Middle Tenn. State, 193790 Leonard Cain vs. Union, 1952 87 Joe Hobson vs.West Alabama, 199484 Ronnie Parker vs. SE Mo. State, 1984 84 Jason Frankliln vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 1999 80 Alonzo Harris vs. Mississippi College, 1993

PASS PLAYS93 Josh Bright to James Grubbs vs. UWA, ,2001 87 James Garner to W.S. Donald vs. Millsaps, 1953 85 Laurin Collinsto Ken Farmer vs. Ark. St., 1963 84 Brian Bell to Ellis Debrow vs. Ouachita Baptist, 200384 Tommy Cannon to Grady Coleman vs.Samford, 1971 82 Mark Hudspeth to Greg Green vs. Valdosta St., 1991 82 Fred Foster to John Brewer vs. SW Missouri, 1950 81 Jim Kennamer to Kyle Finney vs. SE Mo. 1982 81 Todd Vowell to Sammie Williams vs. W. Ga. 1996

PASS INTERCEPTION RETURNS96 Chuck Thomas vs. Henderson St., 1937 92 Bradley Sanders vs. Mississippi College, 1957 85 Woodson Earl vs. Mississippi College, 1948 81 Desmond Callaway vs. Henderson St., 1991 80 Norman Beasley vs. Elon College, 1980 80 Wade Kellum vs. Memphis State, 1931 80 R.E. “Chippy” Rose vs. So. Mississippi, 1932

KICKOFF RETURNS100 Aubrey Matthews vs. Livingston, 1983 100 Donnie Cotton vs. E. Cent. Oklahoma, 1962 100 Terry Beckham vs. J’ville State, 1971 97 Dennis Patterson vs. Valdosta St., 1989 95 Chad Ridley vs. UWA, 200495 James Hubbert vs. E. Cent. Oklahoma, 1959 92 Jeremy Ricks vs. West Georgia, 200790 Ollie Thigpen vs. So. Ark., 1989 90 Donnie Cotton vs. J’ville State, 1962

PUNT RETURNS90 Tom Jones, vs. Arkansas A&M, 194786 Des Ball vs. Miss. College, 1979

83 Jerry Barrett vs. J’ville State, 197182 Mitch Terrell vs. Ark. State, 196381 Todd Bradford vs. North Alabama, 10/15/0981 Keith Watts vs. W. Ala., 1994

LONGEST FIELD GOAL KICKED54 Ozden Karakurt vs. W. Ala., 198952 Billy Dorgan vs. Central Arkansas, 200052 Ozden Karakurt vs. W. Ala., 1990 51 Ozden Karakurt vs. Valdosta St., 199151 Ozden Karakurt vs. Miss. College, 198950 Billy Dorgan vs. Henderson State, 200050 Ozden Karakurt vs. Tenn.-Martin, 199150 Ozden Karakurt vs. W. Ala., 1988

LONGEST PUNT80 Buddy Madden vs. Western Ky., 1949 77 Clifton Bishop vs. La. College, 1938 74 Chip Dardaman vs. Troy St., 1985 73 Clifton Bishop vs. Ouachita Bapt., 193771 Ray Bridges vs. Miss. College, 1969 70 Donald Bennett vs. N. Ala., 197869 Spencer Strickland vs. Pitt. State, 200567 Rob Moore vs. West Alabama, 2008

• DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY CAREER COACHING RECORDS •COACH (YEARS) ..........................................................................OVERALL RECORDHorace McCool (14) ....................................................................................76-48-3Gene Chadwick (13)...................................................................................67-46-1Rick Rhoades (4) ..........................................................................................38-20Jim “Red” Parker (6) ..................................................................................34-26-4

RON ROBERTS (3) ...............................................................25-9Todd Knight (6) .........................................................................................28-32-2Steve Campbell (3) ......................................................................................27-8-0Herman zimonski (7) .................................................................................27-30-5Robert McGraw (4) ....................................................................................22-19-1Don Skelton (5) .........................................................................................21-27-3A.D. Dickson (6) .........................................................................................16-38-3Johnny Plummer (3) ....................................................................................9-21-0Forest Wyatt (2) ........................................................................................... 8-7-1Don Denning (1)........................................................................................... 4-7-0Paul West (1) ............................................................................................... 3-5-0Henry Allen (1) ............................................................................................ 2-7-0W.J. Parks (1) ............................................................................................... 1-5-0


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HONORS & ACCOLADESLB • MICHAEL EUBANKS2007 Harlon Hill National Finalist

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George ArendaleG • 1959

Karl BallsDL • 1986

Jerome WilliamsLB • 1995

Marks BarronOL • 2003

Ellis DebrowWR • 2003-2004

Tim EdwardsDE • 1989-1990

Rory BellS • 2000

Chris BookerG • 2000-2001-2002

Earl ColemanT • 1962

Michael EubanksLB • 2005-2006-2007

Ronnie HolmesDE • 1974

Jerry HoltL • 1972

Leland HughesL • 1967

Scott EysterQB • 2005 • 2006

Kyle FinneyWR • 1984

Lardester Hicks-GreenLB • 2008-2009

Les HenningRB • 1961

Aubrey RozzellL • 1955

Corey Smith1994

Chuck ThomasHB • 1937

Anthony MaddoxDT • 2002-2003

Tregnel ThomasRB • 1996

Cotton RobertsonLB • 1956

Ken LewisLB • 1992

Chad SchroederWR/KR • 2008

ALL-AMERICANS

Trevar DeedWR/RB • 2008-2009


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• ALL-AMERICANS (1ST-2ND-3RD TEAM) • 2009 Lardester Hicks-Green AFCA, AP Little All-America, Daktronics, D2Football.com, Football Gazette

Trevar Deed AP Little All-America, D2Football.com, Football Gazette

2008 Trevar Deed Football Gazette First Team Lardester Hicks-Green D2Football.com, Daktronics First Team , AP Little All-America, College Sports Reports First Team, Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team Chad Schroeder AFCA All-American

2007 Michael Eubanks D2Football.com First Team, AFCA First Team, Football Gazette First Team, Associated Press First Team, Daktronics First Team Mark Ellis Football Gazette Second Team Monterio James D2Football.com Second Team, Daktronics Second Team Ben Stallings Football Gazette Second Team Chris Goff Football Gazette Third Team

2006 Michael Eubanks D2Football.com First Team, Daktronics First Team, Dopke First Team, Associated Press Third Team Scott Eyster Daktronics Third Team, AP Third Team

2005 Michael Eubanks Dopke Third Team Scott Eyster Dopke Third Team

2004 Ellis Debrow d2football.com First Team

2003 Mark Barron Don Hansen’s First-Team Ellis Debrow Daktronics First-Team, Hansen’s First Team, D2Football.com First Team Anthony Maddox AFCA, Daktronics Second-Team, Don Hansen’s Second-Team, AP Little, D2Football.com Second-Team

2002 Chris Booker Daktronics First-Team, Associated Press, Don Hansen’s Second Team, D2Football.com First Team, American Football Coaches Assoc. First Team Anthony Maddox AP-Little First-Team

2001 Chris Booker D2football.com First-Team,First-Team AP-Little All-American, Daktronics First Team, AFCA First-Team.

2000 Rory Bell Daktronics First-Team; Don Hansen’s Second-Team; AP Third-Team Chris Booker Daktronics First-Team; AP First-Team d2football.com Second-Team; Don Hansen’s Second-Team

1996 Tregnel Thomas Daktronics Second-Team, Don Hansen’s Third

1995 Jerome Williams AP. AFCA. Daktronics, and Don Hansen’s First-Team

1994 Corey Smith C.M. Frank Third-Team

1992 Ken Lewis C.M. Frank Third-Team

1990 Tim Edwards Football Gazette First-Team, Assoc. Press Third-Team

1989 Tim Edwards Football Gazette Third-Team

1986 Karl Balls Football News Second-Team

1984 Kyle Finney Football News First Team 1974 Ronnie Holmes NAIA Second-Team

1972 Jerry Holt NAIA Second-Team

1967 Leland Hughes AP First-Team

1962 Earl Coleman Williamson’s First-Team

1961 Les Henning Williamson’s First-Team

1959 George Arendale NAIA Second-Team

1956 Cotton Robertson Williamson’s Third-Team

1955 Aubrey Rozzell NAIA First-Team

1937 Chuck Thomas AP Second-Team

MADDOX IN THE MIDDLE - 2003 Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year Anthony Maddox (95) was a fourth round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft. The Forston, Ga., native spent four seasons in the NFL with the Jaguars and Texans before being injured during the 2008 season.

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BRINGING THE HOUSE - The Statesmen “Green Shirts” Defense has been consis-tantly among the best in the Gulf South Conference since coach Ron Roberts’ arrival in 2005. Last season, led by All-GSC defensive end Justin Halas (41) and line-backer Anthony King (12), the Statesmen were once again in league’s top three.

• HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICANS •2009 Brad Latham Daktronics Honorable Mention

2008 Ben Stallings Daktronics Honorable Mention

Mark Ellis Dopke Honorable Mention

2007 Ben Stallings Dopke Honorable Mention

Mark Ellis D2Football.com Honorable Mention

2006 Travis Mikel D2football.com Honorable Mention

2005 Scott Eyster D2football.com Honorable Mention

Dopke Honorable Mention

2004 Scott Eyster D2football.com Honorable Mention

Trey Crum D2football.com Honorable Mention

2003 Trey Crum Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

D2Football.com Hon. Mention

2000 Josh Bright Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Rico McDonald Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Jason Franklin Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

1996 Lewis Robinson Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Darrin January Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

1993 Carlos Bonner C.M. Frank Honorable Mention

Greg Walker C.M. Frank Honorable Mention

1988 Londale Bankston AP Honorable Mention

1984 Kyle Finney AP Honorable Mention

Scott Butler AP Honorable Mention

Jimmie Adams AP Honorable Mention

Steve Frazier AP Honorable Mention

Dewayne Herrington AP Honorable Mention

1982 Wilbur Myers AP Honorable Mention

1978 Sam Killingsworth AP Honorable Mention

1977 Floyd Fortenberry AP Honorable Mention

Sam Killingsworth AP Honorable Mention

Stevie Moody AP Honorable Mention

1973 David Bradberry NAIA/AP Honorable Mention

1971 Gene Bryant NAIA Honorable Mention

1970 Grady Coleman NAIA Honorable Mention

1969 Mike Corbin AP Honorable Mention

1966 Bill Buckner AP Honorable Mention

1965 Mike Vincent AP Honorable Mention

1962 Ike Taylor AP Honorable Mention

Donnie Cotton AP Honorable Mention

1959 David Dodd NAIA Honorable Mention

1958 Slick McCool AP Honorable Mention

1956 Carl Grubb Williamson’s Honorable Mention

1954 Jimmy Sanders Williamson’s Honorable Mention

Aubrey Rozzell Williamson’s Honorable Mention

1948 Bobby Barbour Williamson’s Honorable Mention

1941 Robert Telfair AP Honorable Mention

C • TRAVIS MIKEL2006 Honorable Mention All-American


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Many former Delta State University greats have been honored as finalists for the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy. First awarded in 1986, the Harlon Hill Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s best NCAA Division II football player. Nominating and voting on these players is conducted through the sports information departments at the 156 NCAA Division II football playing institutions. Named after the late Harlon Hill, a talented wide receiver for then Florence State Teacher’s College (now the University of North Alabama) and the NFL’s Chicago Bears, the trophy was designed and built by Herff Jones, Inc. which is also responsible for the design of the Heisman Trophy and the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the regional and national voting process has concluded, the final three vote-getters are invited to Florence, Ala. during the week of the Division II National Championship game for a presentation banquet that honors the newest recipient. In 2007, Delta State University All-American linebacker Michael Eubanks became just the second defensive player in the trophy’s 21-year history to be named one of the top three finalists for the coveted award. UNA’s Ronald McKinnon, a Harlon Hill Trophy winner, is the only other defensive player to earn the honor. Eubanks, a Cleveland native and 2007 graduate, concluded the 2007 season with 90 tackles, 27 tackles-for-loss, and 12 sacks. His sacks and TFLs led the GSC and ranked among the nation’s top five. He set the new NCAA Division II career sack record November 17, 2007 versus Shaw University in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. The speedy outside linebacker recorded a school and conference record five sacks that day to eclipse the old mark. Eubanks, is pictured above with Matt Jones and Travis Chamblee. The two members of the

HARLON HILL TROPHY FINALISTSDelta State Athletic Communications staff engineered his campaign in 2007. In 2005 and 2006, Delta State’s Scott Eyster, the all-time leading passer in school and GSC history, was named one of the top eight finalists, but fell just short of a top three invite. In 1996, Tregnel Thomas was a national finalist, but he too fell just short. In 2004, All-American wide receiver Ellis Debrow and in 2000 quarterback Josh Bright drew national attention, but they were not a finalist.

ALL-TIME DELTA STATE HARLON HILL FINALISTS NAME YEAR FINAL POSITION Michael Eubanks • LB 2007 Third Scott Esyter • QB 2006 Fifth Scott Eyster • QB 2006 Seventh Tregnel Thomas • RB 1996 Eighth

Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-3, 205 pound quarterback for the Statesmen from 2003-2006, was a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy national finalist. The rifle-armed Eyster is the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history with 13,889 yards. He also holds the total offense record as well.

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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE • ALL-GSC •

2009Trevar Deed (RB)

Lardester Hicks-Green (LB)Robert Watts (S)

Brad Latham (OL)Eldred King (WR, 2nd)Justin Halas (DE, 2nd)

2008Trevar Deed (RB)

Mark Ellis (T)Lardester Hicks-Green (LB)

Anthony King (LB)Justin Halas (DE)

Dominic Spinks (DB)Kyle Van Ness (ST)

Chad Schroeder (WR, 2nd)Pete Vaseau (C, 2nd)

Chad Schroeder (PR, 2nd)Dominique Davenport (F.O.Y/Defense)

2007Micheal Eubanks (LB)

Chris Gioff (G)Jeremy Ricks (WR) Michael Lewis (DT)

Chris Eccles (DE)Lardester Hicks (LB) Anthony King (LB)

Jamarcus Wiggins (S)Monterio James (DB)

John Simmons (C, 2nd)Mark Ellis (T, 2nd)

Jamarcus Wiggins (ST, 2nd)Jeremy Ricks (ST, 2nd)

2006Scott Eyster (QB)Dustin Barrick (T)

Michael Eubanks (LB)Chris Eccles (DE)

Donovan Grayson (DT) Robert Davis (WR, 2nd)Jeremy Ricks (WR, 2nd)

Travis Mikel (C, 2nd)Monterio James (DB, 2nd)Lardester Hicks (LB, 2nd)

Jamarcus Wiggins (S, 2nd)Jerry Evans (ST, 2nd)

2005Scott Eyster (QB)Robert Young (G)

Michael Eubanks (LB)Ryan Barker (C, 2nd)

Travis Mikel-Allen (G, 2nd)Jason Snell (RB, 2nd)Jake Cantrell (SP, 2nd)

2004Ellis Debrow (WR)

Billy Knight (T)Kelvin Redd (DT)

Gary Bell (LB)JaJa Nebo (ST)

Scott Eyster (QB, 2nd)Rodney Curry (DB, 2nd)Chris Parks (WR, 2nd)Jeremy Burge (G, 2nd)Pete Golding (S, 2nd)

2003Ellis Debrow (WR)Justin Ashley (G)

Anthony Maddox (DT)Joey Sylve (DT)

ChaCha Berry (DB)Trey Crum (K)

Scott Eyster (QB, 2nd)David Yeates (RB, 2nd)Mark Barron (T, 2nd)

Cedric Cotton (LB, 2nd)

2002Dan Cirilli (C)

Chris Booker (OL)Shane Rodgers (OL)

Anthony Maddox(DT)Clayton Mosley (DE, 2nd)Shelton Belton (CB, 2nd)

2001Chris Booker (OL)

Jerrod Beckett (LB)Josh Bright (QB, 2nd)

Rico McDonald (RB, 2nd)Blake Koenigsberger (P, 2nd),

Shelton Belton (DB,2nd)

2000Josh Bright (QB)

Rico McDonald (RB)Randy Grierson (C)Chris Booker (OL) Andre Brown (DE)

Rory Bell (DB)Billy Dorgan (PK)

Tanny Flowers (SB)Ezell Powell (DT, 2nd)

1999Jaton Jackson (DL)Keith Boone (LB)

Ricky Franklin (DB)Kareem Vance (DB)

Willie Ducksworth (WR, 2nd)Chis Booker (OL, 2nd)

Anthony Knight (LB, 2nd)Blake Koenigsberger (P, 2nd)

1998Casey Macke (RB)

Andew Aldridge (C)Chris Rankin (OT)

Melvin Houston (DL)Kevin Thomas (DL)

Willie Ducksowrth (WR, 2nd) Rick Walker (OT, 2nd)

Ricky Franklin (LB, 2nd)Jaton Jackson (DL, 2nd)

Jonathan Mitchell (LB, 2nd)Rory Bell (DB, 2nd)

1997Tregnel Thomas (RB)

Eric Weber (DL)Bobby Parnell (LB)

Clifton Shavers (WR, 2nd)Larron Perry (TE, 2nd)Rick Walker (OG, 2nd),

Rory Bell (DB, 2nd)Greg Rudolph (P, 2nd)

1996Tregnel Thomas (RB)Lewis Robinson (T)

Roosevelt Johnson (DL)Anthony Hunter (LB)

Bobby Parnell (LB)Darrin January (DB)

1995Jerome Williams (DB)

Will Smith (RB)Roosevelt Johnson (DL, 2nd)

Anthony Hunter (LB 2nd) Justin Mark (WR, 2nd)

1994 Jason Summers (OG, 2nd)

Jason Klimczak (K, 2nd)

1993Carlos Bonner (WR)

Corey Smith (DB)Greg Walker (RB, 2nd)Sam Pittman (OL, 2nd)

1992Carlos Bonner (WR)William Harris (TE)Kenny Lewis (LB)

Desmond Callaway (DB)Greg Walker (RB, 2nd)

1991Revis Davis (RB)

Kenny Lewis (LB)James Johnson (OL, 2nd)

Greg Pryor (DB, 2nd) Kelly Causey (LB, 2nd) Cheron Ward (DB, 2nd)

Keith Hamilton (OL, 2nd)Ozden Karakurt (K, 2nd)

1990Revis Davis (RB)Kenny Loup (OG)

Dwight Herlong (DB)Tim Edwards (DL)

James Wright (TE, 2nd)Jimmy Wilson (LB, 2nd)

1989Revis Davis (RB)

Jordan Bradford (OL)Tim Edwards (DL)

Ollie Thigpen (RB, Fr. of the Year)Rodney Hughes (WR, 2nd)

Ozden Karakurt (K, 2nd) Jimmy Wilson (LB, 2nd)

Paul Shoemaker (DL, 2nd)Dwight Herlong (DB, 2nd)

Tim Jolly P, 2nd)

1988Londale Bankston (RB)Billy Martin (OL, 2nd)

Kevin Lacastro (WR, 2nd) Ozden Karakurt (K, 2nd)Willie Green (DB, 2nd)

Gwaine Mathews (LB, 2nd)

1987Londale Bankston (RB)

Darrell Potts (OT)Willie Green (DB)

Lance Christ (OL, 2nd)Kevin Lacastro (WR, 2nd)

1986Karl Balls (DL)

Keith Williams (QB, 2nd)Monte Dickerson (DB, 2nd)

1985Jeff Kitchings (C) Kyle Finney (WR)

Karl Balls (DL, 2nd)

1984Scott Butler (QB)

Dwayne Herrington (FB)Steve Frazier (OG)

Jimmy Adams (OT)Kyle Finney (WR)

Bob Yarbrough (DL, 2nd)Raymond Alley (DE, 2nd)

Al Carey (DB, 2nd)

1983Scott Butler (QB)

Roy Matthews (WR)Paul Meyerchick (DB)

Mike Bradley (OT, 2nd)Kyle Finney (WR, 2nd)David Seales (P, 2nd)

1982Wilbur Myers (DB)

K.T. Chase (OE, 2nd)Keith Warren (DE, 2nd)

1981Wilbur Myers (RB, 2nd)

Steve Brown (C, 2nd)Des Ball (WR, 2nd)

Dickie May (DB, 2nd)

1980Donald Thurman (OT, 2nd)Norman Beasley (DB, 2nd)

Cliff Porter (DB, 2nd)Stu Gaunt (DE, 2nd)

1979Sherman Wilkinson (DB)Sam Killingsworth (DB)Tony Brown (QB, 2nd)Steve Jones (OT, 2nd)

Robert Williams (WR, 2nd)

1978Sam Killingsworth (DB) Tony Bowen (QB, 2nd)

Dennis Robbins (WR, 2nd)Donald Bennett (P, 2nd)

Robert Downing (LB, 2nd)

1977loyd Fortenberry (RB)

Sam Killingsworth (DB)Stevie Moody (DT)

Sam Piazza (OG, 2nd)Robert Garner (LB, 2nd)

1976Rick Rodriguez (OG)Dennis Raines (DT)

Charles Singleton (C, 2nd)Tommy Woodson (DB, 2nd)

1975Lynn Buckhaults (OT)

Billy Hood (WR)Jimmy Woodson (DB)

Dennis Raines (DT)Willie Dickson (RB, 2nd)

Jimmy Williams (NG, 2nd)

1974Neal Hitchcock (DE)Ronnie Holmes (DT)

1973David Bradberry (QB)

1972David Bradberry (QB)Terry Beckham (RB)

Gene Bryant (C) Jerry Holt (OT)

Skip Burlison (DB)Doug Stuart (DT)

1971Gene Bryant (C)

Gerald Reeves (OT)Skip Burlison (DB) Buster Hudson (P)

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• GSC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •2006 Scott Eyster (QB)2005 Scott Eyster (QB)2000 John Bright (QB)1984 Scott Butler (QB)1983 Scott Butler (QB)1973 David Bradberry (QB)

• GSC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •2008 Lardester Hicks-Green (LB)2007 Michael Eubanks (LB)2006 Michael Eubanks (LB)2003 Anthony Maddox (DT)

• GSC FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR •2008 Dominique Davenport (CB)2003 Scott Eyster (QB)1996 Tregnel Thomas (RB)1989 Ollie Thigpen (RB)

• GSC COACH OF THE YEAR •2008 Ron Roberts2007 Ron Roberts1998 Todd Knight

• GSC ALL-DECADE TEAM •1980s Kyle Finney (Wr, 1982-84)1990s Jerome Williams (DB, 1994-95)2000s Michael Eubanks (LB, 2004-07)/GSC DPOD Ellis Debrow (WR, 2002-04) Chris Booker (OL, 1998-2001) Mark Ellis (OL, 2006-2008) Anthony Maddox (DE, 2002-03) Lardester Hicks-Green (LB, 2006-09) Scott Eyster (QB, 2003-06, 2nd) Brad Latham (OL, 2006-09, 2nd) Trey Crum (K, 2004-05, 2nd)

• ACADEMIC ALL-GSC TEAM •2009 Brad Latham (G)2008 Micah Best (LB); Tim Johnson (DE); Spencer Strickland (P) Brad Latham (G)2007 Michael Eubanks (LB)2006 Scott Eyster (QB); Michael Eubanks (LB)2005 Scott Eyster (QB); Michael Eubanks (LB)2004 Scott Eyster (QB), Chad Blalack (QB)2003 Justin Ashley (OG); Mark Barron (T); John Weaver (P)2002 Shane Rodgers (OL), Dan Cirilli (OL)

David Bradberry (11) became the first Statesmen to capture the Gulf South Conference Offensive Player of the Year Award in 1973. He continues to rank eighth all-time with 2,616 yards passing.

Josh Bright (10) was named to the GSC Academic All-Conference Team three times in his career. The Batesville native led the Statesmen to the NCAA DII National Championship in 2000.

2001 Josh Bright (QB), Dan Cirilli (OL), Shane Rodgers (OL), Reed Stringer (OL)2000 Josh Bright (QB); Dan Cirilli (C); Jamie Everett (OG); Randy Grierson (C);Reed Stringner (OT)1999 Josh Bright (QB), Tanny Flowers (RB), Demetrius Patterson (DB), Matt Walker (FB)1996 Chad Huff (DB)1995 David Crowe (QB)1994 David Crowe (QB), Parker Stubbs (WR)1993 Bill Ashley (OL), Dean Seeley (OG), Beau Rathburn (DE)1992 Mark Lovett (WR), Jeff Pica (QB), Mitchell Terrell (TE)

• NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP •1976 Billy Hood (WR)

• AFCA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR •1976 Steve Campbell

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• CELLULARSOUTH CHARLES CONERLY TROPHY • Founded and organized exclusively by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum since 1996, the CellularSouth Conerly Trophy is awarded annually to Mississippi’s top college football player as determined by a panel of 60 media voters representing radio, television and print outlets in small, medium and large sized markets across the state. The award, named after the late Charlie Conerly, is an original bronze sculpture sculpted by the late Bruce Brady, a nationally acclaimed artist from Brookhaven, MS. The original Conerly Trophy is on permanent display at the Museum. The Conerly Trophy recipient is presented an exact replica that is a lost wax casting thrown at a foundry in Texas. The Conerly Trophy is presented at a banquet usually held the Thursday following the final regular season game. Past banquet sites are Jackson, Clarksdale and Tunica. The three finalists are present at the dinner with the winner announced at that time. Former Delta State great Tregnel Thomas, a 5-foot-7 running back from Pascagoula, became the first Conerly Trophy winner in the award’s history in 1996. Thomas blistered Gulf South Conference and NCAA opponents for 1,604 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns. Josh Bright repeated the feat in 2000 after leading the Statesmen to the NCAA Division II national championship. Bright, a 6-foot-5 quarterback from Batesville, rushed for 1,495 yards and passed for 1,292 yards. He also rushed for a school-record 21 touchdowns. Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Hammond, La., became the first four-time finalist in Conerly Trophy history in 2006. The record-setting quarterback finished his career as the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history, while establishing and new record for career total offense. He ranks second all-time in NCAA history in career passing yards and career total offense. Eyster was a finalist in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. No other player in Mississippi history has even been named a finalist three times. He concluded his career at DSU with 13,889 yards passing and 116 touchdown passes. He holds every major career and season passing mark in Delta State history.

ALL-TIME DELTA STATE CONERLY TROPHY FINALISTS NAME YEAR FINAL POSITION Trevar Deed 2009 Finalist Scott Esyter • QB 2006 Finalist Scott Eyster • QB 2006 Finalist Scott Eyster • QB 2005 Finalist Scott Eyster • QB 2004 Finalist Josh Bright • QB 2000 Winner Tregnel Thomas • RB 1996 Winner

TREG THOMAS 1996 CONERLY TROPHY WINNER

Tregnel Thomas, a 5-foot-7 running back from Pascagoula, became the first Conerly Trophy winner in the award’s history in 1996. Thomas blistered Gulf South Conference and NCAA opponents for 1,604 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns.

Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-2 quarterback from Hammond, La., became the first four-time Conerly Trophy finalist in the history of the award in 2006, despite never winning.


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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE • OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •

Delta State University has boasted some of the top offensive players in the history of the Gulf South Conference. In fact, four quarterbacks have helped define the position in one of the toughest league’s in the nation. For their efforts, Delta State players have claimed six GSC Offensive Player of the Year Awards over the years. In a league dominated by offense throughout the 1980s, 90s, and today, Delta State has always been in the thick of the hunt in the GSC. From 1973 when David Bradberry claimed the first honor for the Statesmen to Scott Eyster rewriting the conference record book, Delta State players have always put up some astounding numbers. David Bradberry, a senior from Jackson, became the first Statesmen to earn the honor. In 1973, the lanky Bradberry helped direct the Statesmen to a 7-3 record while passing for 1,427 yards and 12 TDs. He also rushed for 536 yards and eight scores. From 1983 to 1984 no other quarterback in the country enjoyed the level of success Scott Butler did for Delta State. The Oxford native amassed 5,299 yards of total offense and passed for 5,076 yards during that span. He ranked third and fourth respectively in the country in total offense his junior and senior seasons. When he finished his career he had broken or tied 20 DSU and 14 GSC records. Josh Bright claimed the honor in 2000 after leading the Statesmen to a 14-1 record and the NCAA Division II national championship. Bright, a 6-foot-5 quarterback from Batesville, rushed for 1,495 yards and passed for 1,292 yards. He also rushed for a school-record 21 touchdowns. Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Hammond, La., became the second two-time winner in 2005 and 2006. The record-setting quarterback finished his career as the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history, while establishing and new record for career total offense. He ranks second all-time in NCAA history in career passing yards and career total offense. In 2006, Eyster passed for 3,926 yards and 36 TDs while leading DSU to the NCAA semifinals. In 2005, the rocket-armed signal-caller passed for 3,107 yards and 29 TDs. He finished his career with 13,889 yards passing and 14,432 yards of total offense. In four years he also threw a whopping 116 touchdowns, while rushing for 12 more.

DELTA STATE’S GSC OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR NAME YEAR POSITION Scott Esyter, Senior 2006 Quarterback Scott Eyster, Junior 2005 Quarterback Josh Bright, Junior 2000 Quarterback Scott Butler, Senior 1984 Quarterback Scott Butler, Junior 1983 Quarterback David Bradberry, Senior 1973 Quarterback

QUARTERBACKS RULE THE ROOST

Scott Butler (12) became the University’s first two-time Gulf South Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984. Only Scott Esyter has accomplished the feat since.

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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE • DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •

Defensive success is a relatively new thing at Delta State University. For years Statesmen football has been synonymous with offensive success. Since head coach and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts came to town, a few things have changed. With the rebirth of Delta State’s “Green Shirt” defense, postseason accolades have flown DSU’s way. Prior to Roberts coming to Delta State and in the previous 79 years of Statesmen football, only one man had been named Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year. That was Anthony Maddox in 2003. Since Roberts arrival, DSU has claimed back-to-back awards with Michael Eubanks in 2006 and 2007, and Lardester Hicks-Green made it three straight in 2008. In 2003, Anthony Maddox, a 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive tackle, was named the GSC’s Defensive Player of the Year becoming the first in school history. A game changing performer, Maddox helped guide the Statesmen to a 9-2 record. From his down lineman position, the Funston, Ga. native recorded 80 tackles with 61 solo stops. He also tallied 16 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 sacks. A menace to quarterbacks, the speedy lineman totaled four quarterback hurries and forced two fumbles. After finishing his career in 2003, Maddox was selected in the fourth round of the National Football League Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. After three seasons in Jacksonville, he is now a member of the Houston Texans defensive front. 2006 and 2007 could best be described as the Michael Eubanks Era in the GSC. Over three seasons, the Cleveland native dominated play from his outside linebacker position. As a sophomore, Eubanks burst onto the scene with a school-record 13.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. One year later, Eubanks claimed the award for the first time after tallying 10.5 sacks and 24.0 tackles-for-loss with 75 total tackles. In 2007, Eubanks capped his career with one of the most memorable seasons in GSC history en route to the award. After guiding DSU to the semifinals as a junior, Eubanks got the Statesmen back to the playoffs with an amazing 90 tackles, 27.0 tackles-for-loss, and 12 sacks. He also recorded 14 quarterback hurries and forced four fumbles. He finished his career by breaking the NCAA Division II career record for sacks with 39.0. He also established a new GSC record for career tackles-for-loss with 70.5. In 2008, Lardester Hicks-Green, a 6-foot-1, 235 pound outside linebacker, turned in one of the best seasons in school history for a backer with 100 tackles, 15.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks, and one interception.

DELTA STATE’S GSC DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR NAME YEAR POSITION Lardester Hicks-Green 2008 Linebacker Michael Eubanks, Senior 2007 Linebacker Michael Eubanks, Junior 2006 Linebacker Anthony Maddox, Senior 2003 Defensive Tackle

HICKS-GREEN CLAIMS GSC DEFENSIVE P.O.Y. AWARD

Michael Eubanks, a 6-foot-2 linebacker from Cleveland, claimed back-to-back GSC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2006 and 2007. The speedster set new NCAA, DSU, and GSC records for career sacks along the way.

Anthony Maddox, a 6-foot-3 defensive tackle fron Funston, Ga., became the school’s first-ever GSC Defensive Player of the Year in 2003. That year, .he would be selected by the Jaguars of the NFL.


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AFCA/GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE • COACH OF THE YEAR •

During the past decade, the Delta State football program has enjoyed tremendous success both on the field and in the classroom. Since 1998, the Statesmen have averaged just over eight victories per season. Not surprisingly, much of the success can be attributed to the coaches that put the players in the right spot at the right time. Fortunately for DSU, the last four head coaches have garnered either conference, regional or national coach of the year honors. During Todd Knight’s tenure as head coach, he guided the Statesmen to their first Gulf South Conference championship in1998 with an 8-3 record. Not surprisingly, Knight became the first DSU football coach to earn GSC Coach of the Year honors. In 2000, after winning the NCAA Division II National Championship with a 14-1 record, second year coach Steve Campbell earned Delta State’s first ever National Coach of the Year Award. Six years later, after guiding the Statesmen back to the playoffs for the first time since the National Championship season, coach Rick Rhoades was awarded the Regional Coach of the Year award after leading the Green and White to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the Regional Championship game. For current DSU head coach Ron Roberts the journey to Coach of the Year honors was a short one. In his first year as Statesmen head coach in 2007, Roberts guided the Statesmen to the GSC Championship and the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season while posting a 10-2 record. This marks the first time in Delta State football history that the Statesmen have had two consecutive seasons with at least 10 victories. Robert’s also becomes the first head football coach in DSU history to win 10 games in his first season at the helm. In 2008, the Visalia, Calif., native repeated the feat, sending the Statesmen to a 10-2 record and a second-straight Gulf South Conference championship. DSU finished the season in the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals and capped the season with a No. 7 national ranking.

DELTA STATE’S COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS NAME YEAR AWARD Todd Knight 1998 GSC Coach of the Year Steve Campbell 2000 AFCA National Coach of the Year Rick Rhoades 2006 AFCA Region Coach of the Year Ron Roberts 2007 GSC Coach of the Year Ron Roberts 2008 GSC Coach of the Year

STATESMEN COACHES AMONG THE BEST

Ron Roberts (above) has won two GSC Coach of the Year honors. Steve Campbell (bottom) was named the AFCA National Coach of the Year after claiming the 2000 NCAA DII national title.

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STATESMEN HISTORYWR • BILLY HOOD1976 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient


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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 20081926 • (1-5-0)Coach: W.J. Parksat Ruleville Indep. L 2-12NW Mississippi JC L 6-32Millsaps Fresh. L 6-27at Greenville Indep. L 0-21at Lambuth L 0-47Cleveland Indep. W 6-0

1927 • (3-5-0)Coach: Paul Westat Memphis State L 0-21Tupelo Military L 6-13Holmes JC W 12-6Mississippi Delta JC L 7-12Lambuth L 7-15at Hinds JC W 8-7NW Mississippi JC W 37-0Miss. College Frosh L 6-18

1928 • (6-2-0)Coach: Herman ZimoskiMisssissippi Delta JC W 26-6Memphis State L 0-12at Bethel College L 13-26Holmes JC W 39-13Lambuth W 38-7Hinds JC W 20-0Rhodes Fresh. W 20-0NW Mississippi JC W 39-0

1929 • (5-1-2)Coach: Herman ZimoskiMississippi Delta JC T 6-6at Rhodes Fresh. W 7-0Bethel College W 7-6Tenn.-Martin JC W 27-0at Lambuth L 13-21NW Mississippi JC W 54-0at Memphis State T 0-0Southern Miss. (HC) W 14-6

1930 • (4-5-1)Coach: Herman ZimoskiMiss. College “B” T 0-0at Murray State L 0-18Rhodes Fresh. W 20-0Bethel College W 66-0at Tenn.-Martin JC L 6-26Lambuth L 7-12Memphis State (HC) W 7-0NW Mississippi JC W 33-0at Southern Miss. L 0-46Misssissippi Delta JC L 0-33

1931 • (5-3-1)Coach: Herman Zimoskiat Rhodes College L 0-32

at Murray State T 12-12at Louisiana College L 0-38NW Mississippi JC W 46-6Mississippi Delta JC W 14-6at Millsaps L 7-34at Lambuth W 32-6at Memphis State W 32-6Southern Miss. (HC) W 27-7

1932 • (4-5-0)Coach: Herman Zimoskiat Millsaps L 0-39NW Mississippi JC W 39-0Mississippi Fresh. L 2-6at Louisiana Tech L 0-20at Miss Delta JC W 13-0Bethel College W 6-0Lambuth W 29-14Memphis State (HC) L 0-13Southern Miss L 25-33

1933 • (2-7-0)Coach: Henry Allenat Millsaps L 7-25NW Mississippi JC W 39-0at Northwestern State L 6-43Miss Delta JC (HC) W 7-0at Lambuth L 0-7Union University L 0-6vs. Mississippi Fresh. L 0-14Bethel College L 7-9at Southern Miss. L 6-33

1934 • (2-6-1)Coach: Herman Zimoskiat Millsaps L 0-21NW Mississippi JC W 20-0at Louisiana College L 0-21Southern Miss. T 13-13at Miss Delta JC L 0-25Lambuth W 20-0vs. Freed-Hardeman L 0-7Bethel College (HC) L 0-13at Louisiana Tech L 0-26

1935 • (1-8-0)Coach: Herman Zimoskiat Millsaps L 0-27at Tenn.-Martin JC L 0-26NW Mississippi JC W 38-0Mississippi Delta JC L 0-20vs. Miss College L 0-34at Lambuth L 0-2Bethel College (HC) L 6-13at Union University L 0-20at Memphis State L 0-30

1936 • (5-5-0)Coach: A.D. DicksonMemphis State L 33-7Arkansas State W 53-6NW Mississippi JC W 64-0at Miss Delta JC W 39-7at Tenn.-Martin JC L 13-19at Mississippi College L 0-20at Louisiana College L 7-14Bethel College (HC) W 61-6at Henderson State L 0-32

1937 • (7-2-0)Coach: A.D. Dicksonat Spring Hill W 12-7at Mississippi State L 0-39at Arkansas State W 28-0at Memphis State W 19-14Troy State W 13-0SE Louisiana W 13-10Henderson State (HC) W 35-0at Middle Tenn. St. L 0-7Ouachita Baptist W 13-6

1938 • (2-7-0)Coach: A.D. Dicksonat SW Louisiana L 0-19vs. Ouachita Baptist L 0-12Louisiana College L 0-6at Southern Miss. L 0-44Troy State (HC) W 6-0at Northwestern St. L 0-42at Hendrix College L 6-13Middle Tenn. State W 25-0Memphis State L 0-8

A.D. Dickson

1936-194015-38-4

Perhaps the most cerebral football coach in Delta State history, A.D. Dickson com-pleted his medical residency at Louisiana State prior to becoming the director of athletics and head coach for all sports at Delta State. Dickson left DSU shortly after the athletics program was dissolved due to World War II.

1939 • (1-9-0)Coach: A.D. DicksonSW Louisiana L 6-19at Millsaps L 0-14at Louisiana College W 7-0Troy State L 0-14Southern Miss. L 0-21Northwestern State L 6-40Hendrix College (HC) L 0-7at Memphis State L 0-7at Central Arkansas L 0-19Union University L 6-7

1940 • (0-8-2)Coach: A.D. DicksonWest Alabama T 0-0Millsaps L 0-12Louisiana College T 6-6vs. Hendrix L 6-10at Union University L 0-41Memphis State (HC) L 0-7at Murray State L 0-41at La.-Lafayette L 7-18Central Arkansas L 12-37at Southern Miss. L 0-41

1942-1945Delta State University opted not to field a football team between 1942 and 1945 due to World War II. Football was abolished at all Mississippi state supported institutions by the Board of Trustees.

1946 • (3-3-1)Coach: Forest WyattWest Alabama L 0-14at Millsaps L 0-15Bethel College (HC) T 7-7at Merch. Marine Acad. W 19-0at Bethel College W 19-0Millsaps College L 0-27Louisiana College W 26-6

1946 • (3-3-1)Coach: Forest WyattWest Alabama L 0-14at Millsaps L 0-15Bethel College (HC) T 7-7at Merch. Marine Acad. W 19-0at Bethel College W 19-0Millsaps College L 0-27Louisiana College W 26-6

1947 • (5-4-0)Coach: Forest WyattArkansas-Monticello W 25-20at West Alabama L 0-7Lambuth W 54-6

at Millsaps College W 12-7at Mississippi College L 0-19Austin Peay (HC) W 28-13Bethel College W 34-6Louisiana College L 6-7at Cumberland (Tenn.) L 9-25

1948 • (7-1-1)Coach: E.B. ChadwickArkansas A&M W 33-12Livingston W 27-6Mississippi College W 7-6Arkansas College W 46-0at Arkansas State T 13-13at SE Oklahoma L 6-12at Austin Peay W 48-7Louisiana College W 15-6Cumberland W 27-14

1949 • (5-4-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickArkansas-Monticello W 20-7at Southern Miss. L 13-19at West Alabama L 0-7at Memphis State L 0-47Arkansas State (HC) L 6-7SE Oklahoma W 21-19at Western Kentucky W 12-7Tampa W 46-17SE Louisiana W 19-7

1950 • (5-5-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickOuachita Baptist W 27-0West Alabama L 6-22Southern Miss W 19-13Memphis Navy (HC) W 75-6at Arkansas State W 19-6at SW Missouri W 47-7

E.B. “Gene” Chadwick

1948-196067-46-1

“Coach Chad”, as he was affectionately known by his students, led the 1954 Statesmen to their only undefeated season. His 1959 team was the only Delta State team to play in a bowl game, where the Statesmen defeated East Central Oklahoma in the Christmas Bowl in Nachitoches, La.

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at Evansville College L 6-19Western Kentucky L 7-26at Tampa L 6-34at SE Louisiana L 7-20

1951 • (1-8-0)Coach: E.B. Chadwickat Ouachita Baptist W 12-0at Alabama L 0-89vs. Louisiana-Monroe L 20-32Arkansas State L 0-43Florida State (HC) L 0-32at SW Missouri L 26-27at Murray State L 0-33at Western Kentucky L 6-46at Southern Arkansas L 0-14

1952 • (3-4-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickMillsaps W 28-0at Union University W 37-0Austin Peay (HC) L 7-39Murray State W 33-19at Western Kentucky L 13-35Southern Arkansas L 20-27at Louisiana-Monroe L 6-33

1953 • (6-3-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickMillsaps College W 27-6Howard College W 40-0at Austin Peay L 0-20at Arkansas-Monticello L 20-22Western Kentucky L 19-21West Alabama (HC) W 67-6at Southern Arkansas W 42-0Troy State W 6-2at Tampa W 13-6

1954 • (8-0-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickMillsaps College W 35-6Louisiana-Monroe W 35-12at Troy State W 26-12Arkansas-Monticello W 32-0at Mississippi College W 25-0vs. West Alabama W 40-0Southern Ark.(HC) W 53-0SE Missouri State W 20-6

1955 • (4-4-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickMillsaps W 20-7at Louisiana-Monroe L 0-7William Carey L 7-19at Arkansas-Monticello L 20-32Miss. College (HC) W 41-0West Alabama W 39-19

Troy State W 28-7SE Missouri State L 7-24

1956 • (5-3-0)Coach: E.B. Chadwickat Mississippi College W 25-0Louisiana-Monroe L 12-20Troy State W 19-0Arkansas-Mont (HC) W 27-7at Tampa L 12-21West Alabama W 67-19Arkansas Tech W 34-32at Louisiana College L 0-13

1957 • (5-4-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickMississippi College W 19-7at Louisiana-Monroe L 6-33Troy State (HC) W 14-7at Arkansas-Monticello W 14-13at Northwestern State L 0-26West Alabama W 28-0Louisiana College W 20-14at Arkansas Tech L 0-14at Tampa L 26-27

1958 • (2-6-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickLouisiana-Monroe L 0-23at Troy State L 0-18Arkansas-Monticello L 7-13at Southern Arkansas L 6-13Central Arkansas (HC) L 25-27Tenn.-Martin L 0-14at Henderson State W 13-6West Alabama W 28-0

1959 • (10-1-0)Coach: E.B. Chadwickat Arkansas-Monticello W 32-6at Louisiana-Monroe W 14-13Southern Arkansas W 28-0Tenn.-Martin W 33-0at Central Arkansas L 19-20at Coll. of the Ozarks W 47-0Harding (HC) W 60-7Henderson State W 24-6West Alabama W 39-7at Ouachita Baptist W 21-7

Christmas Festival Bowl(Natchitoches, La.)

East Central Okla. W 19-0

The Christmas ExpressPerhaps no other football team in DSU history excited fans like the 1959 Statesmen. Under the direction of coach Chadwick, the Statesmen went 9-1 in the regu-lar season and earned a trip to the Christmas Festival

Bowl to face East Central Oklahoma in Natchitiches, La. The Statesmen prevailed in the bowl game to finish 10-1 with a 19-0 blasting of ECO.

1960 • (6-3-0)Coach: E.B. ChadwickNorth Alabama W 12-0Arkansas-Monticello W 27-7Texas-Arlington L 8-19at SE Missouri State W 13-6Howard University L 14-28at Tenn.-Martin W 34-8Louisiana-Mon (HC) W 27-0Louisiana College L 7-40Ouachita Baptist W 27-6

1961 • (7-2-1)Coach: Horace McCoolat North Alabama L 6-9Arkansas-Monticello W 34-0at Jacksonville State W 32-15SE Missouri State W 13-6Troy State W 48-0at Howard University L 14-20Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 22-6at Louisiana-Monroe W 9-0Louisiana College T 6-6at Ouachita Baptist W 26-19

1962 • (7-2-0)Coach: Horace McCoolat Arkansas-Monticello W 15-13Jacksonville State W 41-13at SE Missouri State L 12-14at Troy State W 30-0Howard Univ (HC) W 15-8at Tenn.-Martin L 18-19North Alabama W 12-0Louisiana-Monroe W 12-0at East Central Okla. W 24-19

1963 • (6-3-0)Coach: Horace McCoolat Central Arkansas W 27-14at Jacksonville State W 7-6SE Missouri State W 28-0Troy State W 47-13at Howard University L 0-6Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 21-8at North Alabama L 17-20Arkansas State W 27-21at Louisiana-Monroe L 7-29

1964 • (7-3-0)Coach: Horace McCoolat Central Arkansas W 27-2at Jacksonville State W 7-6SE Missouri State W 28-0Troy State W 47-13Howard College (HC) L 8-26at Tenn.-Martin W 17-0North Alabama W 34-14at Arkansas State L 6-7at Louisiana College W 21-14

1965 • (8-1-0)Coach: Horace McCoolArkansas-Monticello W 21-0at Louisiana-Monroe W 23-0Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 24-17Troy State W 26-0at Howard College W 17-0at Tampa W 33-32at North Alabama W 16-7at Jacksonville State L 9-10Louisiana College W 30-7

1966 • (6-4-0)Coach: Horace McCoolat Arkansas-Monticello L 0-7Louisiana-Lafayette W 28-3at Tenn.-Martin W 7-3vs. Troy State L 16-20Samford (HC) W 31-14at Parsons College L 18-19North Alabama W 32-21Jacksonville State W 23-10Louisiana-Monroe L 10-14at Louisiana College W 30-7

1967 • (5-5-0)Coach: Horace McCoolLouisiana Tech L 7-34at SE Missouri State W 21-10Stephen F. Austin W 21-19Troy State L 0-7at Samford L 10-34Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 19-18North Alabama W 28-18

McCool is the winningest coach in the history of Delta State football. His winning ways had longevity to them as well - McCool is one of only two coaches in the history of the program to have a tenure of greater than ten years. This past year, DSU honored McCool by naming the stadium in honor of coach McCool. Travis Parker Field at Horace McCool Stadium was renamed on October 6, 2007.

Horace McCool

1961-197376-48-3

at Jacksonville State L 21-25at Louisiana-Monroe L 17-38Louisiana College W 14-0

1968 • (5-5-0)Coach: Horace McCoolSE Missouri State W 31-21North Alabama W 24-16at Stephen F. Austin L 7-14at Troy State L 23-35at Louisiana-Lafayette L 27-32at Tenn.-Martin L 20-29West Alabama L 13-24Jacksonville St (HC) W 27-7Louisiana-Monroe W 10-3Centenary W 63-0

1969 • (4-5-0)Coach: Horace McCoolat SE Missouri State L 6-7at North Alabama W 16-10Illinois-Chicago W 84-0Troy State L 7-42vs. Miss College W 33-7Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 28-6at West Alabama L 17-34at Jacksonville State L 13-21at Louisiana-Monroe L 7-31

1970 • (3-6-1)Coach: Horace McCoolat Tampa L 12-45SE Missouri State W 14-8North Alabama W 26-13at Samford L 0-26at Troy State L 6-42vs. Miss College T 30-30Tenn.-Martin (HC) L 13-17West Alabama W 35-21Jacksonville State L 7-37at Quantico Marines L 13-20

1971 • (3-5-1)Coach: Horace McCoolat SE Missouri State T 10-10Arkansas-Monticello W 37-7at North Alabama W 17-10Troy State W 20-14Northwestern St (HC) L 7-9at Tenn.-Martin L 12-17at West Alabama L 21-45at Jacksonville State L 14-31Samford L 24-30

1972 • (7-3-0)Coach: Horace McCoolSE Missouri State W 42-0at Arkansas-Monticello W 28-14


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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008North Alabama L 7-17at Northwestern State L 0-12at Troy State W 22-17Tenn.-Martin W 24-12West Alabama (HC) W 17-14at SE Louisiana W 24-7at Westchester State L 28-31Nicholls State W 42-0

1973 • (8-3-0)Coach: Horace McCoolat SE Missouri State W 20-17at North Alabama L 18-21Mississippi College W 17-16Eastern Illinois W 47-17Troy State (HC) L 10-17at Tenn.-Martin W 28-10Jacksonville State L 24-31SE Louisiana W 14-10at West Alabama W 49-40at Nicholls State W 27-22Northwestern State W 31-6

1974 • (8-3)Coach: Robert McGrawSE Missouri State W 19-3at Mississippi College W 13-3at Northwestern State W 35-7North Alabama W 26-10at Eastern Illinois L 3-13at Troy State W 21-9Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 29-0at Jacksonville State L 13-30at SE Louisiana L 7-41West Alabama W 24-14Nicholls State W 19-14

1975 • (5-4-0)Coach: Robert McGrawat SE Missouri W 41-10Northwestern State L 12-14at North Alabama W 21-9Mississippi College W 24-0Troy State W 31-25at Tenn.-Martin W 13-3Jacksonville State L 7-21at West Alabama L 7-10at Nicholls State L 21-24

1976 • (4-6-1)Coach: Robert McGrawat Murray State W 14-0SE Missouri State W 42-17at Northwestern State L 7-17North Alabama L 17-20at Mississippi College W 7-3at Troy State L 20-29Tenn.-Martin (HC) L 25-42

at Jacksonville State L 14-24at SE Louisiana L 0-3West Alabama W 32-7Nicholls State T 7-7

1977 • (3-6-0)Coach: Robert McGrawMurray State W 38-0at SE Missouri State L 21-24at North Alabama L 21-28Miss College (HC) W 24-21Troy State L 7-10at Tenn.-Martin L 7-46Jacksonville State L 13-16SE Louisiana L 7-10at West Alabama W 14-0

1978 • (4-7-0)Coach: Don Denningat East Texas St. L 6-17SE Missouri State W 28-22at Fort Benning W 20-3North Alabama L 7-17at Mississippi College L 0-27at Troy State L 6-21Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 42-14at Jacksonville State L 3-38at SE Louisiana L 3-34West Alabama W 34-24Nicholls State L 14-17

1979 • (4-6-0)Coach: Johnny Plummerat Ouachita Baptist L 17-35at SE Missouri W 17-13East Texas State W 31-19at North Alabama L 7-30Mississippi College L 19-27Troy State (HC) L 0-28at Tenn.-Martin W 28-27Jacksonville State W 38-21SE Louisiana L 7-30at West Alabama L 0-10

1980 • (3-8-0)Coach: Johnny PlummerSouthern Arkansas W 18-7Ouachita Baptist W 7-0at Elon College L 21-24SE Missouri State W 14-3North Alabama L 7-45at Mississippi College L 7-10at Troy State L 7-35West Alabama (HC) L 15-17at Jacksonville State L 3-36at SE Louisiana L 13-59Tenn.-Martin L 0-9

1981 • (2-7-0)Coach: Johnny Plummerat Nicholls State L 10-34at SE Missouri State W 20-16at North Alabama L 7-41Liberty Baptist (HC) W 31-8Troy State L 0-7at West Alabama L 7-21Jacksonville State L 14-28Mississippi College L 21-28at Tenn.-Martin L 25-34

1982 • (6-4-0)Coach: Jim “Red” Parkerat Liberty Baptist W 16-13Ouachita Baptist W 31-14SE Missouri State W 42-15North Alabama L 19-27Valdosta State W 27-0at Troy State W 13-10West Alabama (HC) L 7-14at Jacksonville State L 36-56at Mississippi College L 6-27Tenn.-Martin W 47-0

1983 • (5-5-0)Coach: Jim “Red” Parkerat Ouachita Baptist W 21-17West Georgia W 35-3at SE Missouri State W 32-22at North Alabama L 33-53at Valdosta State W 24-16Troy State (HC) L 21-26at West Alabama L 15-47Jacksonville State L 14-34at Tenn.-Martin L 16-34Mississippi College W 31-21

1984 • (7-3-1)Coach: Jim “Red” Parkerat Stephen F. Austin L 10-17Ouachita Baptist W 34-24at SE Missouri State W 37-14North Alabama T 7-7at Tenn.-Martin W 27-7Jacksonville State L 26-27at Troy State L 20-35West Alabama (HC) W 27-24at West Georgia W 52-0Valdosta State W 17-11at Mississippi College W 30-20

1985 • (4-6-1)Coach: Jim “Red” ParkerStephen F. Austin L 12-29at Louisiana-Monroe L 7-27SE Missouri State W 20-16at North Alabama L 3-12

Tenn.-Martin W 16-3at Jacksonville State W 27-23Troy State (HC) L 7-31at West Alabama L 6-13West Georgia W 25-20at Valdosta State L 20-39Mississippi College T 14-14

1986 • (6-4-1)Coach: Jim “Red” ParkerSouthern Arkansas W 28-13at Northwestern State L 10-29at SE Missouri State W 28-21North Alabama W 27-24at Tenn.-Martin W 38-19Jacksonville State T 14-14at Troy State L 13-31West Alabama (HC) L 15-27at West Georgia W 42-27Valdosta State L 8-31at Mississippi College W 21-10

1987 • (6-4-1)Coach: Jim “Red” Parkerat Southern Illinois W 24-16at Southern Arkansas W 21-14SE Missouri State W 35-28at North Alabama L 12-24Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 17-14at Jacksonville State L 34-36Troy State L 6-38at West Alabama T 7-7West Georgia W 40-9at Valdosta State W 24-21Mississippi College L 7-13

1988 • (4-6-1)Coach: Don Skeltonat Arkansas State L 15-28Southern Arkansas W 31-10at Henderson State W 28-10North Alabama L 24-27at Tenn.-Martin L 3-15Jacksonville State L 17-24at Troy State W 24-21West Alabama (HC) W 12-11at West Georgia L 28-33Valdosta State T 28-28at Mississippi College L 3-7

1989 • (6-3-1)Coach: Don Skeltonat Southern Arkansas W 35-14at Nicholls State W 15-14at North Alabama L 12-31Tenn.-Martin L 12-13at Jacksonville State L 10-34Troy State (HC) W 38-28

at West Alabama T 24-24West Georgia W 27-21at Valdosta State W 24-16Mississippi College W 17-7

1990 • (5-5-0)Coach: Don Skeltonat Southern Miss. L 0-12at Henderson State W 19-10North Alabama L 13-15at Tenn.-Martin W 27-18Jacksonville State L 13-17at Troy State L 28-42West Alabama (HC) W 36-18at West Georgia W 28-9Valdosta State W 26-11at Mississippi College L 17-35

1991 • (3-7-0)Coach: Don Skeltonat Southern Miss L 7-25Henderson State W 35-6at Central Arkansas L 15-30at North Alabama W 31-6Jacksonville State L 0-9Tenn.-Martin (HC) W 37-27at West Alabama L 18-25West Georgia L 15-20at Valdosta State L 27-34Mississippi College L 10-27

1992 • (3-6-1)Coach: Don Skeltonat Tenn.-Martin L 0-24Central Arkansas T 14-14at Henderson State W 18-17North Alabama W 14-10at Louisiana-Monroe L 13-52at Jacksonville State L 10-38West Alabama (HC) L 24-30at West Georgia W 36-35Valdosta State L 7-45at Mississippi College L 23-34

1993 • (3-7-0)Coach: Todd KnightSW Baptist W 20-0Harding W 20-6at North Alabama L 17-58Central Arkansas L 27-34at Henderson State W 20-19at East Texas State L 14-19at West Alabama L 55-60Valdosta State (HC) L 8-33at West Georgia L 7-27Mississippi College L 7-13

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1994 • (3-5-2)Coach: Todd Knightat Northwestern State L 12-15at Harding T 24-24North Alabama L 0-38at Central Arkansas L 7-45Henderson State T 7-7East Texas State (HC) W 19-14West Alabama W 30-7at Valdosta State L 10-57West Georgia L 20-32Mississippi College W 14-0

1995 • (5-6-0)Coach: Todd Knightat North Dakota State L 13-16at Arkansas Tech W 14-7at Northwestern State L 0-34North Alabama L 0-30at West Georgia L 14-20Central Arkansas W 19-0at Henderson State L 17-24Valdosta State L 19-37Southern Arks (HC) W 20-7at West Alabama W 41-3Mississippi College W 14-0

1996 • (6-4-0)Coach: Todd Knightat Stephen F. Austin L 16-47at Arkansas Tech W 47-46Arkansas-Monticello L 34-41at Central Arkansas L 18-34at Southern Arkansas W 34-13Henderson State (HC) W 24-0at North Alabama L 17-27at West Georgia W 51-34Valdosta State W 34-28West Alabama W 42-13

1997 • (3-7-0)Coach: Todd Knightat Stephen F. Austin L 3-38Arkansas Tech L 20-23Central Arkansas L 12-37Southern Arkansas L 6-24at Henderson State L 20-41North Alabama L 10-17West Georgia L 9-28at Valdosta State W 27-23at West Alabama W 27-13at Arkansas-Monticello W 31-14

1998 • (8-3-0)Coach: Todd Knight

GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

at SW Texas L 10-17

at Arkansas Tech W 21-7Valdosta State W 20-17West Alabama (HC) W 38-18at Henderson State W 59-7at North Alabama L 10-17West Georgia W 34-10at Southern Arkansas W 26-25Central Arkansas W 31-14at Arkansas-Monticello W 30-14

NCAA Division II Playoffsvs. Fort Valley State L 14-21

1999 • (6-4-0)Coach: Steve Campbellat Sam Houston State L 31-38Arkansas Tech W 17-10at Valdosta State W 9-6at West Alabama W 27-20Henderson State (HC) W 35-3North Alabama W 33-7at West Georgia L 31-42Southern Arkansas L 24-0at Central Arkansas L 14-31Arkansas-Monticello W 40-8

2000 • (14-1-0)Coach: Steve Campbell

GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TRI-CHAMPIONS

NCAA DII NATIONAL CHAMPIONSvs. Belhaven College W 55-18at Mississippi Valley W 35-23at West Alabama W 33-8North Alabama W 42-35Harding W 43-35at Valdosta State W 45-35

at Southern Arkansas W 30-28Henderson State (HC) W 48-24at Central Arkansas W 52-21at Arkansas Tech L 10-24Arkansas-Monticello W 47-10

NCAA Division II PlayoffsValdosta State W 49-12at Catawba W 20-14North Dakota State W 34-16Bloomsburg W 63-34

2001 • (7-3-0)Coach: Steve CampbellMississippi Valley W 25-3West Alabama W 47-7at North Alabama W 21-3at Harding W 40-21Valdosta State L 12-70Southern Arkansas W 28-7at Henderson State W 44-21Central Arkansas L 7-33Arkansas Tech L 28-35at Arkansas-Monticello W 37-31

2002 • (4-7-0) Coach: Rick Rhoadesat Northwestern State L 7-35at Mississippi Valley L 26-28at Valdosta State L 0-42West Alabama L 24-30West Georgia W 27-21at Arkansas Tech L 17-24at Southern Arkansas L 10-30Henderson State W 44-14at Harding W 49-25at Ouachita Baptist L 25-35Arkansas-Monticello W 40-0

2003 • (9-2-0) Coach: Rick Rhoadesat Cumberland (Tenn.) W 48-7Mississippi Valley W 45-0Valdosta State L 17-28at West Alabama W 47-17at West Georgia W 61-7Arkansas Tech W 38-28Southern Arkansas L 36-44at Henderson State W 41-14Harding (HC) W 38-21Ouachita Baptist W 45-21at Arkansas-Monticello W 41-21

2004 • (6-4-0) Coach: Rick Rhoadesat North Dakota L 19-28at West Alabama W 59-7North Alabama W 28-21Henderson State W 56-34at Valdosta State L 48-51at Arkansas Tech L 29-35Central Arkansas (HC) L 52-55at Harding W 48-14at Ouachita Baptist W 42-10UA-Monticello W 62-41

2005 • (7-4-0) Coach: Rick Rhoadesat Pittsburg State W 44-31at Texas State L 25-32West Alabama W 43-14at North Alabama L 21-56at Henderson State W 21-17Valdosta State L 23-24Arkansas Tech W 34-17at Central Arkansas L 31-41Harding W 27-7Ouachita Baptist (HC) W 35-34at Ark.-Monticello W 56-13

2006 • (12-3) Coach: Rick RhoadesWVU-Tech W 61-0at Stephen F. Austin W 17-14at Henderson State L 13-16 OTOuachita Baptist W 34-6at Southern Arkansas W 22-0at Arkansas Tech W 31-13Valdosta State W 35-28North Alabama L 10-17at West Georgia W 21-7West Alabama W 41-14Arkansas-Monticello W 53-0

NCAA Division II Playoffsat Elizabeth City State W 17-10at N. Carolina Central W 24-17at North Alabama W 27-10at Grand Valley State L 30-49

2007 • (10-2)/GSC Champs Coach: Ron Robertsat Jackson State W 27-15Henderson State W 9-7at Ouachita Baptist W 42-10Southern Arkansas W 28-3Arkansas Tech W 43-14at Valdosta State W 35-31at North Alabama L 17-28West Georgia W 41-9at West Alabama W 20-9at Arkansas-Monticello W 51-14

NCAA Division II PlayoffsShaw W 45-7at North Alabama L 17-20

2008 • (10-2)/GSC Champs Coach: Ron Robertsat McNeese State L 27-52Arkansas-Monticello W 37-31at Harding W 56-49 OTOuachita Baptist W 35-17at Valdosta State W 27-24 OTWest Alabama W 21-14North Alabama W 34-28at Southern Arkansas W 21-3Arkansas Tech W 48-14at West Georgia W 68-10

NCAA Division II PlayoffsTusculum W 27-19North Alabama (Qtrs) L 34-55

2009 • (5-5) Coach: Ron Robertsat Texas A&M-Kingsville L 17-28at Arkansas-Monticello W 42-3Harding W 48-10at #21 Ouachita Baptist L 14-38Valdosta State W 31-23at West Alabama L 14-34at North Alabama L 24-34Southern Arkansas W 10-3at Arkansas Tech L 23-35West Georgia W 48-7

SteveCampbell

1999-200127-8-0

Under the watch of Steve Campbell, the Statesmen brought home their first NCAA Division II football national championship in the 2000 season. The 2000 Statesmen posted several all-time highs for a Delta State football team - including 14 wins and a .933 winning percentage. He be-came the first head coach in DSU football history to be named the AFCA National Division II Coach of the Year. He remains the only coach to be so honored.

RickRhoades

2002-200638-20-0

In 2002, Delta State turned to the man who led Troy State to the 1987 Division II National Championship to bring another national crown to Cleveland. The States-men offense soared to new heights under Rhoades’ tutelage in the 2003 campaign, setting fourteen new offensive team records. In 2006, the Statesmen again posted one of the greatest offensive seasons in Delta State football history and marched all the way to the NCAA National Semifinals.

RonRoberts

2007-Pres.25-9

Ron Roberts became the 17th head coach in DSU football history in April of 2007 after serving as defensive coordinator in 2006. In his first season at the helm, DSU claimed its third GSC championship and its first out-right. DSU advanced to the second round of the NCAA play-offs as well. In 2008, the Statesmen repeated the feat, claiming the GSC title and advancing to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals. In three seasons, Roberts is 25-9.


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• RECORD VERSUS ALL OPPONENTS •SCHOOL W L T PF PAAlabama, University of 0 1 0 0 89Arkansas College 1 0 0 46 0*Arkansas-Monticello 25 5 0 989 401 Gulf South 11 2 0 482 219Arkansas State 4 4 1 167 131*Arkansas Tech 10 7 0 456 388 Gulf South 9 6 0 399 325Austin Peay State 2 2 0 83 79Belhaven College 1 0 0 55 18Bethel College 6 4 1 226 86Bloomburg (PA) University 1 0 0 63 34Centenary College 1 0 0 63 0Central Arkansas 5 11 1 326 402 Gulf South 2 6 0 156 225Catawba 1 0 0 24 14Cleveland Independents 1 0 0 6 0College of the Ozarks 1 0 0 47 0Cumberland University 2 1 0 84 48East Central Oklahoma 2 0 0 43 19Eastern Illinois 1 1 0 50 27Elizabeth City State 1 0 0 17 10Elon College 0 1 0 21 24Evansville College 0 1 0 6 19Florida State 0 1 0 0 32Fort Benning (Ga.) 1 0 0 20 3Freed-Hardeman (Tenn) 0 1 0 0 7Grand Valley State 0 1 0 30 49Greenville Independents 0 1 0 0 21*Harding University 10 0 1 410 219 Gulf South 8 0 0 330 148*Henderson State 18 4 1 630 337 Gulf South 11 3 1 397 241Hendrix College 0 3 0 12 30Hinds Junior College 2 0 0 28 7Holmes Junior College 2 0 0 51 19Illinois-Chicago Circle 1 0 0 84 0Jackson State 1 0 0 27 15+Jacksonville State 8 22 1 537 732 Gulf South 2 18 1 344 588Lambuth University 5 6 0 175 137Liberty Baptist 2 0 0 47 21Louisiana College 8 8 2 214 212Louisiana Tech 0 3 0 7 80Memphis Naval Air Station 1 0 0 75 6Memphis (e) 4 9 1 98 195Merchant Marine Academy 1 0 0 19 0McNeese State 0 1 0 27 52Middle Tennessee State 1 2 0 31 33Millsaps College 5 10 0 136 280Millsaps Freshmen 0 1 0 6 27+ Mississippi College 17 15 2 532 503 Gulf South 11 11 1 346 363Mississippi College “B” 0 0 1 0 0 Miss. College Freshmen 0 1 0 6 18Mississippi Delta JC 5 4 1 112 115Mississippi State 0 1 0 0 39Mississippi Valley State 3 1 0 131 54Murray State 3 3 2 97 123

+ Nicholls State 5 3 1 169 132 Gulf South 4 2 1 144 84• North Alabama 21 29 1 935 1117 Gulf South 11 27 1 662 903North Carolina Central 1 0 0 24 17North Dakota 0 1 0 19 28North Dakota State 1 1 0 47 32Northeast Louisiana 8 12 0 237 373Northwest Junior College 10 1 0 405 38+ Northwestern (La.) State 2 13 0 133 373 Gulf South 2 1 0 66 25Ole Miss Freshmen 0 2 0 2 20*Ouachita Baptist 16 4 0 474 305 Gulf South 6 2 0 228 165Parsons (Iowa) College 0 1 0 18 19Pittsburg State 1 0 0 44 31Quantico (Va.) Marines 0 2 0 16 30Rhodes College 0 1 0 0 32Rhodes Freshmen 3 0 0 47 0Ruleville Independents 0 1 0 2 12Sam Houston State Uniersity 0 1 0 31 38Samford University 4 7 0 173 192Southeast Missouri 23 4 1 645 341+ Southeastern Louisiana 5 8 0 147 273 Gulf South 3 4 0 74 115Southeastern Oklahoma State 1 1 0 27 31Southern Illinois University 1 0 0 24 16Southern Mississippi 3 10 1 131 340*Southern Arkansas 17 7 0 531 323 Gulf South 9 4 0 202 186Southwest Baptist 1 0 0 20 0Southwest Missouri State 1 1 0 73 34Southwest Texas State 0 1 0 10 17Southwestern Louisiana 1 4 0 68 91Spring Hill College (Ala.) 1 0 0 12 7Stephen F. Austin State Univ. 2 5 0 86 178Tampa, University of 3 4 0 148 172Tennessee-Martin JC 1 3 0 46 71+ Tennessee-Martin, Univ. of 22 13 0 728 533 Gulf South 12 8 0 435 337Texas-Arlington 0 1 0 8 19Texas A&M-Commerce 2 2 0 70 68Texas A&M-Kingsville 0 1 0 Texas State 0 1 0 25 32+ Troy State (Ala.) 19 21 0 649 720 Gulf South 7 13 0 316 474Tupelo Military Institute 0 1 0 6 13Tusculum 1 0 0 27 19Union (Tenn.) University 1 4 0 43 74* Valdosta State (Ga.) 16 12 1 669 807 Gulf South 16 12 1 669 807* West Alabama 32 19 3 1378 905 Gulf South 23 14 2 934 701West Chester (Pa.) State 0 1 0 28 31*West Georgia 16 7 0 726 431 Gulf South 16 7 0 726 431Western Kentucky 1 4 0 57 135William Carey (MS) College 0 1 0 7 19

Bold denotes 2010 opponents • * Denotes current Gulf South Conference members • + Denotes former Gulf South Conference members

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• ALL-TIME RECORD •Overall Record 408-355-23Winning Percentage .519Gulf South Conference Games 223-177-11Winning Percentage .538Home Games 236-119-15Parker Field @ McCool Stadium 117-69-7Away Games 158-219-7Neutral Site Games 10-11-1Day Games 147-125-9Night Games 258-226-14August 1-3-0September 125-71-6October 156-161-12November 121-116-5December 6-1-0Wednesday 3-1-0Thursday 24-14-0Friday 26-43-7Saturday 362-336-16Sunday 0-1-0Total Points Scored 15,358Points Scored Against 13,498Homecoming 49-26-1Thanksgiving Games 4-2-0Bowl Games 1-0-0NCAA Playoff Games 9-3NCAA Playoff Win Percentage .750Season Opener 40-33-4Shutouts 86-91-4Winning Seasons 41Losing Seasons 32.500 Seasons 9

• RECORD AGAINST THE STATES •Alabama Teams 86-99-5Arkansas Teams 95-43-4Florida Teams 3-5-0Georgia Teams 29-20-1Illinois Teams 3-1-0Indiana Teams 0-1-0Iowa Teams 0-1-0Kansas Teams 1-0-0Kentucky Teams 4-7-2Louisiana Teams 30-52-3Michigan Teams 0-1-0Mississippi Teams 50-50-5Missouri Teams 25-5-1

North Carolina Teams 1-1-0North Dakota Teams 1-1-0Oklahoma Teams 3-1-0Pennsylvania Teams 1-1-0Tennessee Teams 49-46-2Texas Teams 3-12-0Virginia Teams 3-2-0

• ALL-TIME HOMECOMING RESULTS •11/23/29 Southern Miss. (D) W, 14-611/8/30 Memphis St. (D) W, 7-011/21/31 Southern Miss. (D) W, 27-711/11/32 Memphis St. (N) L, 0-1311/21/33 Miss. Delta JC (D) W, 7-011/10/34 Bethel College (D) L, 0-1311/9/35 Bethel College (D) L, 6-1311/14/36 Bethel College (D) W, 61-611/6/37 Henderson St. (D) W, 35-010/22/38 Troy St. (D) W, 6-011/4/39 Hendrix College (D) L, 0-711/26/40 Memphis St. (D) L, 0-711/8/41 Middle Tennessee St (D) L, 6-2610/26/46 Bethel College (D) T, 7-711/8/47 Austin Peay St (D) W, 28-1310/9/48 Mississippi College (N) W, 7-610/22/49 Arkansas St (N) L, 6-710/7/50 Memphis Navy (D) W, 75-610/20/51 Southwest Missouri St (N) L, 26-2710/11/52 Austin Peay St (N) L, 7-3911/7/53 West Alabama (N) W, 67-611/13/54 Southern Arkansas (N) W, 53-010/29/55 Mississippi College (N) W, 41-010/13/56 Ark.-Monticello (N) W, 27-710/5/57 Troy St. (N) W,14-711/1/58 Arkansas St. (N) L, 25-2710/31/59 Harding (N) W,60-711/5/60 NE La. (N) W, 27-010/28/61 Tennessee-Martin (N) W, 22-610/20/62 Howard Univ. (N) W, 15-810/26/63 Tennessee-Martin (N) W, 21-810/17/64 Howard Univ. (N) L, 8-2610/2/65 Tennessee-Martin (D) W, 24-1710/15/66 Samford Univ. (D) W, 31-1410/21/67 Tennessee-Martin (D) W, 19-1811/9/68 Jacksonville St (D) W, 27-710/25/69 Tennessee-Martin (D) W, 28-610/24/70 Tennessee-Martin (D) L, 13-1710/16/71 NW Louisiana State (N) L, 7-910/28/72 West Alabama (N) W, 17-14

10/13/73 Troy State (N) L, 10-1710/26/74 Tennessee-Martin (N) W, 29-011/8/75 SE Louisiana (D) W, 19-1010/23/76 Tennessee-Martin (D) L, 25-4210/8/77 Mississippi College (D) W, 24-2110/21/78 Tenn.-Martin (D) W, 42-1410/13/79 Troy St. (D) L, 0-2810/25/80 West Alabama (D) L,15-1710/10/81 Liberty Bapt. (D) W, 31-810/23/82 West Alabama (D) L, 7-1410/15/83 Troy St. (D) L, 21-2610/27/84 West Alabama (D) W, 27-2410/26/85 Troy St. (D) L, 7-3111/1/86 West Alabama (D) L, 15-2710/10/87 Tennessee-Martin (D) W, 17-1410/22/88 West Alabama (D) W, 12-1110/21/89 West Alabama (D) T, 24-2410/20/90 West Alabama (D) W, 36-1810/19/91 Tennessee-Martin (N) W, 37-2710/24/92 West Alabama (N) L, 24-3010/30/93 Valdosta St. (N) L, 8-3310/15/94 East Texas St. (N) W, 19-1410/28/95 Southern Arkansas (N) W, 20-710/12/96 Henderson St (D) W, 24-010/18/97 North Alabama (D) L, 10-1710/3/98 West Alabama (D) W, 38-1810/9/99 Henderson St. (D) W, 35-310/21/00 Henderson St. (D) W, 45-24 10/27/01 Central Arkansas (D) L, 7-2310/26/02 Henderson St (D) W, 44-1411/1/03 Harding (D) W, 38-2110/16/04 Central Arkansas (N) L, 52-5510/29/05 Ouachita Baptist (N) W, 35-3410/21/06 North Alabama (N) L, 10-1710/27/07 West Georgia (D) W, 41-911/1/08 Arkansas Tech (D) W, 48-1411/7/09 West Georgia (D) W, 48-7

• ALL-TIME THANKSGIVING RESULTS •11/27/47 at Cumberland L, 9-2511/22/56 at La. College L, 0-1311/26/59 at Ouachita Bapt. W, 21-711/23/61 at Ouachita Bapt W, 26-1911/22/62 at E. Central Okla. W, 24-1911/22/73 Northwestern St. W, 31-6

• FIRST NIGHT GAME IN DSU HISTORY •10/24/30 at Tennessee-Martin L, 6-26


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COACHES BY THE NUMBERSCOACH (YRS.) RECORD PCT. PF PA HOME AWAY NEUT DAY NIGHT SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. THU. FRI. SAT. GSCW.J. Parks (1) 1-5-0 .167 20 139 1-2-0 0-3-0 -- 1-5-0 -- -- 0-1-0 0-4-0 1-0-0 -- 1-5-0 -- --Paul West (1) 3-5-0 .375 83 92 2-4-0 1-1-0 -- 3-5-0 -- -- 1-3-0 2-2-0 -- -- -- 3-4-0 --Herman Zimoski (7) 27-30-5 .474 825 744 22-7-3 5-20-2 0-3-0 20-17-4 7-13-1 2-4-1 13-13-3 12-13-1 -- -- 8-12-4 19-18-1 --Henry Allen (1) 2-7-0 .222 72 137 2-2-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 0-4-0 -- -- 1-2-0 1-5-0 --A.D. Dickson (6) 16-38-3 .296 561 915 11-13-3 4-23-0 1-2-0 6-11-0 10-27-3 3-7-1 9-14-2 4-17-0 -- 0-1-0 11-22-3 5-15-0 --Forest Wyatt (2) 8-7-1 .533 239 179 5-2-1 3-5-0 -- 1-1-1 7-6-0 1-0-0 2-4-1 5-3-0 -- 4-4-0 2-0-0 2-3-1 --E.B. Chadwick (13) 67-46-1 .593 2344 1606 41-14-0 24-28-1 2-4-0 6-4-0 61-42-1 15-7-0 25-24-1 26-15-0 1-0-0 5-2-0 3-2-0 56-42-1 --Horace McCool (14) 76-48-3 .613 2582 1874 47-14-1 27-34-1 2-0-1 16-11-1 60-37-2 25-7-1 31-23-1 20-18-1 -- 6-1-0 -- 70-47-3 13-9-0Robert McGraw (4) 22-19-1 .537 749 597 12-7-1 10-12-0 -- 9-7-0 13-12-1 7-3-0 9-9-0 6-7-1 -- -- -- 22-19-1 17-16-1Don Denning (1) 4-7-0 .364 163 234 3-2-0 1-5-0 -- 2-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 -- -- -- 4-7-0 2-6-0Johnny Plummer (3) 9-21-0 .300 411 702 6-9-0 3-12-0 -- 1-9-0 8-12-0 6-4-0 3-10-0 0-7-0 -- -- -- 9-21-0 2-16-0Jim “Red” Parker (6) 34-26-4 .567 1401 1328 17-11-3 17-15-1 -- 15-10-1 19-16-3 14-4-1 10-15-2 10-7-1 -- 0-1-0 -- 34-25-4 21-22-4Don Skelton (5) 21-27-3 .438 988 1111 10-10-2 11-17-1 -- 9-13-2 12-14-1 10-8-1 8-11-1 3-7-1 -- -- -- 21-27-3 13-21-2Todd Knight (6) 28-32-2 .467 1284 1394 14-14-1 14-18-1 -- 16-11-0 12-21-2 6-14-1 12-14-1 10-4-0 -- 0-1-0 -- 28-31-2 25-24-1Steve Campbell (3) 27-8-0 .771 1132 747 13-4-0 12-4-0 2-0-0 16-6-0 10-3-0 11-1-0 9-3-0 5-3-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 -- 25-7-0 20-7-0Rick Rhoades (5) 38-20-0 .655 1965 1275 19-6-0 18-14-0 -- 22-9-0 15-7-0 12-7-0 13-10-0 11-1-0 1-1-0 6-3 -- 36-18 31-15RON ROBERTS (3) 25-9 .735 1081 698 15-1-0 10-8-0 - 11-3 14-6 9-2 9-4 7-2 - 6-2 - 19-7 21-5

Statesman Football has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success since Ron Roberts took over as head coach in 2007. The Statesmen are 25-9 in his first three seasons as head coach, including back-to-back Gulf South Conference Championships in 2008-09.

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SIMPLY PERFECT...1954 STATESMEN GO UNDEFEATED Coach E.B. Chadwick knew he had a special group of players coming in for the 1954 season. Little did he know they would be perfect! Coach Chadwick would say, “Those boys always gave their all and left it all on the field.” Leaving it on the field is an understatement. The 1954 edition of the Green and White remains the only undefeated team in Delta State University football history. The 2004 season was the 50th anniversary of the miraculous season and many of the members of that squad returned for a reunion at Parker Field. In 1954, the Statesmen began their march to perfection with a 35-6 thumping of Millsaps College. Coach Chad’s boys would continue the streak with a 35-12 drilling of Louisiana Monroe the following week. The third game of the year brought the first road game of the year at Troy State. The Statesmen dispatched the Trojans 26-12 in Troy, Ala. Over the next five weeks the Statesmen would allow only six points over that span to finish 8-0. Game four pit the Statesmen versus the UAM Boll Weevils and the Weevils felt the spray of a 32-0 defeat. The Statesmen shut-out Mississippi College the next week 25-0 and followed that up with a 40-0 thrashing of West Alabama. Against Southern Arkansas, the Statesmen wowed a capacity Homecom-ing crown to a 53-0 win over the Muleriders. DSU would wrap up the only perfect season in school history with a 20-6 win over Southeast Missouri State. Aubrey Rozzell and Jimmy Sanders would earn Honorable Mention All-American status that year and forever write their names into the Delta State football record book.

1954 SENIORS

1959 CHRISTMAS BOWL CHAMPS Perhaps no other football team in Delta State school history charmed and excited fans the way the 1959 Statesmen did. Under the direction of legendary head coach E.B. Chadwick -- who had led the school to its only undefeated season just five years before -- the 1959 club went 9-1 during the regular season and received a bid to play in the Christmas Festival Bowl at Demon Stadium in Natchitoches, La., against East Central Oklahoma State, a team that was 8-3. To say DSU had speed and depth that year would be an understatement. The Deltans averaged a school record 330.0 rushing yards per game -- best in the nation among NAIA schools -- and 388.9 yards of total offense, which ranked them fifth in the nation. The team had 11 regular running backs and three capable quarterbacks. With that it was no major crisis, when starting quarterback Don Ward went down with a dislocated shoulder and had to miss the game, leaving Frank Greenlee to anchor the attack in the first half of the contest, and Bob Brumfield to lead the team to victory in the second half. After one half, the two teams were scoreless, with DSU and East Central Okla-homa both serious scoring threats before coming up empty. James Hubbert changed things on the opening kickoff of the second half, as he scampered 95 yards for the game’s first score at the 14:38 mark of the third quarter. Despite Willie Stokes’ wide PAT attempt that followed, DSU scored again moments later after a bobbled Tiger punt attempt gave the Statesmen possession at the East Central Oklahoma 20-yard line. Billy Pat Thomas went in from seven yards out three plays later, but Brumfield’s kick was blocked, to make the score 12-0 Statesmen. Ironically, most of the Delta State faithful who made the trip never saw DSU score the two quick touchdowns to start the second half, as a steady rain sent most in attendance under the grandstand for cover. Later in the third period, Brumfield, scored on a three-yard bootleg, followed by a Stokes kick, to give DSU not only a 19-0 win, but also its only 10-win season and bowl victory ever.


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STATESMEN CLAIM FIRST NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 63-34 WIN OVER BLOOMSBURG

By, Fred Sington

FLORENCE, ALA. — Eighteen of the 27 teams that scored first have won the NCAA Division II National Championship, but Delta State did what it has been doing all long as the Statesmen overcame the odds to win their first National Championship, 63-34. Delta State not only overcame Bloomsburg scoring first, the Statesmen also overcame their first post-season deficit. All told, Delta State would establish four new NCAA records in the process, as the Statesmen scored the most points in the game since Northwest Missouri scored 58 last season. The Statesmen would also set a new -game rushing record with 524 yards rushing, while accumulating 649 yards total offense, also a new NCAA record. Delta State’s 36 first downs in the game also set a new NCAA mark. After a Bloomsburg score in the opening minutes of first quarter, the Statesmen took to the field with a seven-point answer of their own. Junior quarterback Josh Bright rushed 35 yards for the Delta State touchdown with 9:55 left in the half. Bright would the day with 175 yards rushing with three touchdowns and 80 yards passing on a 6-of-11 day. Billy Dorgan would miss the extra point attempt on the five-play, 62-yard scoring drive to leave the score, 7-6. On the preceding kick-off, Delta State surprised the Bloomsburg with an on-side kick, which was successfully recovered by Archie McDonald at the Delta State 46. With the favorable field possession, Delta State took to the ground, as Rico McDonald carried twice for a combined 22-yards on the drive, while teammate DeForest Hart ran for 5 yards to set up Bright’s second rushing touchdown of the afternoon. From 7-yards out, Bright muscled in for the score. Electing for the 2-point try, Bright connected with James Grubbs to give the Statesmen a 14-7 advantage with 5:04 left to play in the first quarter. Huskies quarterback Eric Miller aired out a 44-yard pass to Tierell Johnson and a 22-yard bullet to Mike Lielko to set up the short 2-yard touchdown connection with Lielko. Chris Thompson would convert the point after attempt to complete the seven-play, 74-yard scoring drive to tie the contest at 14-14 with 2:16 left in the first quarter. The Statesmen would again try to keep the Bloomsburg defense guessing, as Delta State showed its patented quarterback swap. With his first snap in play-off action, Jeff Smith came through with back-to-back completions to Jody Jennings for 15-yards and Jason Franklin for 21-yards. With 12:26 left in the half and Delta State facing 4th and goal, Tanny Flowers dove in for the Statesmen score. Dorgan split the uprights for the point after to finish the 11-play, 75-yard scoring drive to put Delta State on top, 21-14. Delta State would engineer a nine-play, 50-yard scoring drive on its next possession to build a 28-14 lead. The Statesmen scoring effort was highlighted with 15-yard Bright-to-McDonald connection on a screen pass and capped off with a 1-yard McDonald touchdown run with 7:26 left in the half.The Statesmen defense squashed Bloomsburg’s scoring hopes on the play as Andre Brown recovered a Jerrod Beckett forced fumble. The Delta State offense took over on the 36-yard line to watch Flowers scramble 25 combined yards to set up a Bright-to-Franklin 9-yard touchdown score. The Statesmen

would use ten-plays, 65-yards and 3:42 to take the 35-14 advantage in the locker room at the half. The Statesmen ended the first half tied for the most points in a half and a new record for the most points combined in the first half. Turn about became fair play in the opening ticks of the second half, as Bloomsburg successfully operated its own on-side kick. Facing a 4th and 15, Miller dropped back to find Johnson open in the flat for an 18-yard pick-up, which would set up a 1-yard Miller touchdown run. Thompson would successfully attempt the extra point to pull the Huskies with a touchdown at 35-21. Delta State would respond with 8:28 left in the third as Hart muscled in from 2-yards out to complete the seven-play, 65-yard scoring drive. As quickly as the Statesmen posted the 42-21 lead, Bloomsburg tagged seven more to the board, as Miller, on a

4th and 10, connected with Darryl Williams for the 16 yard touchdown strike with 5:49 in the third. On the Statesmen’s next possession, Bright would rumble 25-yards for his third and final rushing touchdown of the game, putting Delta State , 49-28. Entering the fourth quarter with a commanding 49-28, Hart powered in from 7-yards out with 12:03 left in the game to complete the 13-play, 74-yard scoring drive. Dorgan would complete the PAT for the insurance padding 56-28 lead. With 5:26 left in the quarter, Gary Smith got into the scoring act for the Statesmen as he rushed 18-yards for Delta State’s final touchdown of the afternoon. Bloomsburg would add a last-stitch effort on Arrastene Henry’s 5-yard TD with 3:32 left in the game, but it would not be enough as Delta State clinched its first NCAA Division II National Championship, 63-34.

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• ALL-TIME LETTERMEN •

--A--Abdo, Nick .......................................1927-28Abraham, Miller ................................... 1928Abren, Rickey ....................................... 2007Adams, Clyde ..................................1956-57Adams, Jimmy.................................1981-84Adams, Seth ......................................... 2003Adams, Trey .......................................... 2007Adams, Reese ..................................1976-78Addis, Jim............................................. 1969Aden, Gorden ....................................... 1963Agner, Trey ......................................1995-97Alderman, Johnny ...........................1949-50Aldridge, Andrew ............................1995-98Aldridge, Danny ..............................1989-90Aldridge, Lamar ..............................1985-86Alexander, Jerry ..............................1968-71Alexander, Jimmy ............................1959-60Alford, Michael ..................................... 1982Ali, Romero .....................................1999-00Allen, Curtis.....................................1947-48Allen, David .................................2005-2007Allen, Joe ........................................1967-68Allen, Marvin ....................................... 1951Allen, Roy ............................................. 1969Allen, Willie .....................................1992-95Alley, Raymond ...............................1983-84Ambrose, Derrick .................................. 2001Anders, Mac ....................................1966-67Anderson, Ken .................................1974-75Anderson, Lorenzo ..........................1979-80Anding, Othelo ..................................... 1964Andress, Scott .................................1985-88Angyalfy, William ................................. 1969Anthony, Wayne ..............................1953-54Arcilla, Jay .......................................2008-09Arendale, George ...................... 1955-57, 59Arias, Sergio ......................................... 2009Armstead, Demetric ........................2000-01Armstrong, David ...........................1970-71Armstrong, Mario ................................. 1998Arnold, Phil .....................................1962-64Arrington, Larry ..............................1958-59Ashley, Ben .......................................... 1996Ashley, Bill ......................................1992-93Ashley, Justin ..................................2000-03Aust, Bubba.....................................1939-40Aven, Ross .......................................1974-75Avent, Steve ......................................... 1990Aycock, Brookie .................................... 1999Aylward, Howard .................................. 1934

--B--Bacon, Karl ........................................... 2003Bagby, Tommy .................................1964-65Baggett, Marvin ..............................1940-41Bagwell, Wayne ..............................1926-29Bailey, Ben ......................................1935-36Bailey, Jack ......................................1949-50Bailey, Keith ......................................... 1982

Bailey, Steve ......................................... 1969Bails, Dwight ........................................ 1980Bain, Bob .............................1961-62, 64-65Baird, Larry .......................................... 1967Baker, Author ....................................... 1936Baker, Johnny ....................................... 1981Baker, Lynn .....................................1933-36Balfour, Ray .......................................... 1947Ball, Curtis .......................................1928-30Ball, Des ..........................................1979-82Ballard, Bill ......................................1937-39Ballard, Harry ..................................1961-64Balls, Karl ........................................1983-86Banks, Elbert ...................................1975-76Bankston, Londale ..........................1985-88Barbee, Milton ................................1936-37Barber, Charles ..................................... 1937Barbour, Bobby ...............................1949-50Barbour, Carl ........................................ 1941Barbour, Charles ..............................1938-40Barbour, Earl ...................................1946-48Barker, Ryan ....................................2002-05Barnes, Brushon ..........................2006-2007Barnes, Charles................................1980-81Barnes, Gene ...................................1998-99Barnett, Frank .................................1931-33Barrentine, Tom ...............................1960-61Barrett, Bobby .................................1949-52Barrett, Bobby .................................1974-75Barrett, Jerry ...................................1971-72Barrick, Dustin.............................2004-2007Bartling, Neill ..................................1996-97Barron, Mark ...................................2002-03Barton, Charles ...............................1966-67Barwick, Howard W. ............................. 1925Bates, Bobby ........................................ 1925Bates, Mondale .................................... 2001Bayas, Westley ..................................... 2001Bavonich, Steve ...............................1978-79Beadel, Dan .......................................... 1934Beall, Ernie ........................................... 1958Bean, Tyrone ........................................ 1992Beane, William ..................................... 2003Beard, Tim ............................................ 1979Beasley, Glenn ...................................... 1958Beasley, Mike ....................................... 1976Beasley, Norman ....................... 1976-78, 80Beaver, R.J. ......................................1925-27Beckett, Jerrod ................................2000-01Beckham, Terry ...............................1971-72Beckman, Frankie ............................1967-68Been, Curt .......................................1989-90Beevers, Lamar................................1931-34Belcher, Steve ..................................1981-84Bell, Billy .........................................1967-68Bell, Bobby ......................................1968-69Bell, Brian .......................................2001-03Bell, Danny ......................................1978-80Bell, Gary ........................................2000-04Bell, Raymond .................................1960-61Bell, Ronnie .......................................... 2001Bell, Rory............................... 1996-98, 2000

Belser, Dana ....................................1986-87Belton, Shelton ...............................2000-01Bennett, Coleman ................................ 1931Bennett, Donald ..............................1977-80Bennett, Tony ....................................... 1983Bennett, Williard G. .........................1928-31Benoist, Keith ..................................1974-75Berry, Cha Cha .................................2002-03Berry, Jason .......................................... 2003Best, Micah .......................................... 2006Bethley, Mitchell .............................1992-93Bevelaque, Dominic ........................1949-52Bigham, J.T. .......................................... 1998Billings, Paul ........................................ 1964Bingham, Charles ................................. 1947Bird, Dewitt .....................................1983-86Bishop, Clifton .................................1937-38Bishop, Deron ..................................1936-37Bishop, H. ........................................1931-34Bishop, Harold .................................1929-30Bishop, John .............................. 1964-65-66Bishop, Shelby ...................................... 1935Bisso, Errol .......................................1962-65Bivens, Jim ......................................1973-76Black, Freddy ...................................1952-53Blacklidge, Bob .................................... 1966Blackwell, Harold ................................. 1962Blackwell, Wendell ..........................1961-63Blair, Victor ......................................1949-52Blackburn, Joby ...............................1996-97Blalack, Chad...................................2001-04Blancher, Phillip ..........................2005-2006Blankenship, Melvin ............................. 1959Blaylock, Stan..................................1981-82Blocker, Billy ....................................1965-66Blount, Dustin ...................................... 1998Blythe, Bobby Joe................................. 1965Blythe, Delaney .................................... 1958Bodden, Michael .............................1994-96Bogue, Jeff ......................................1936-37Bole, Billy ........................................1955-56Boler, Jay .........................................1975-76Boles, Sammy .................................1974-75Boling, J.T. ............................................ 1946Bolton, Maurice .................................... 1975Bond, Jason .......................................... 2003Bonner, Carlos .................................1992-93Booker, Chris ...................................1999-02Boone, James ..................................1961-62Boone, Keith ...................................1996-99Boone, Tommy ..................................... 1946Booth, Chuck ...................................1974-77Boozer, George W. ...........................1933-34Borsch, David ....................................... 1979Bostic, Dewey ..................................1959-60Boswell, Judd ..................................1996-98Botkin, Bill ........................................... 1938Bounds, James ................................1974-75Bowen, Tony ....................................1978-79Bowman, Billy .................................1960-61Bowman, Roger ................................... 1962Boyd, Charlie ...................................1940-41

Boyd, Eddie .....................................1986-88Boyd, Frank .....................................1974-75Boyd, Harry .....................................1947-48Boykin, Travis ....................................... 1934Brabham, Jack .................................1970-72Bradberry, David .............................1972-73Bradberry, Randall ..........................1969-70Bradberry, Willie .....................2007-PresentBradford, Clarence ...........................1939-40Bradford, Jordan..............................1988-89Bradford, Todd .........................2009-PresentBradley, Leevell ...............................1984-85Bradley, Mike ..................................1982-83Bradshaw, Brian ................................... 1999Bradshaw, Henry .................................. 1957Bradshaw, Jim .................................1972-74Bradshaw, Marty .............................1982-84Brady, Erick .....................................1991-94Branch, Willie ..................................1981-82Brasher, Charles.................................... 1956Bray, Marty .....................................1987-90Breeland, Jake ...................................... 1976Breeland, James ..............................1951-52Breesler, Sig ....................................1977-78Breland, Quin ..................................1974-75Brent, Mike........................................... 1976Bressler, Carl ....................................1976-77Brewer, John ...................................1949-50Brewer, Ron .....................................2000-01Brewer, Ron .....................................1985-86Bridges, Ray ....................................1968-70Bridges, Sam ........................................ 1946Bridges, Wilbur ..................................... 1947Bright, Josh .................................1998-2001Brister, Frederick .............................1993-95Bronson, Rick ..................................1995-96Brooks, Butch ..................................1986-87Brooks, Dean ........................................ 1941Brougher, A.W. ..................................... 1936Brown, A.E. .....................................1926-27Brown, A.P. ......................................1934-35Brown, Aleck ........................................ 1961Brown, Andre ....................... 1997-98-99-00Brown, Claude ...................................... 1966Brown, Dominique ..........................2003-04Brown, Jack .....................................1932-35Brown, James ..................................1929-32Brown, Keith ...................................1989-90Brown, Leon ....................................1990-92Brown, Marvin ................................1952-55Brown, Richard..................................... 1957Brown, Rico .......................................... 2007Brown, Steve ...................................1978-81Brumfield, Bob ................................1959-61Bryan, Gene ....................................1970-73Bryan, Jason ......................................... 1970Bryson, Roscoe ................................1938-39Buckhautts, Lynn ............................1974-75Buckley, Earl ....................................1938-39Buckley, William ..............................1950-51Buckner, Billy ....................................... 1966Bufkin, Frank ...................................1947-50

Buford, Roderick ................................... 1977Bullock, Robert ...............................1925-27Bunkley, Bobby ...............................1966-67Burge, Jeremy .................................2003-04Burkett, Jimmy ..................................... 1960Burks, Edsel .....................................1984-85Burks, Frederick ...............................1994-95Burks, Jazmine ............................2005-2006Burks, Marty....................................1983-84Burks, Terry .......................................... 1971Burleson, Bill ...................................1941-46Burlison, Skip ..................................1970-73Burnett, Harvey E. ...........................1926-28Burnett, Ian .......................................... 2009Burnett, Kaelin ..................................... 2007Burns, John B. ...................................... 1947Burt, Dale ........................................1955-58Burton, Lance ....................................... 1992Bush, Bill .............................................. 1946Butler, Alfred ........................................ 1934Butler, Brandon ...............................2001-02Butler, Douglas ................................1929-30Butler, Scott ....................................1981-84Butler, Quenton ...............................1989-91Byars, Ken .......................................1996-97

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Cage, Gary .......................................1977-79Cage, Fred .......................................1992-93Cain, George ....................................1952-53Calcote, Chris ...................................1952-53Caldwell, Tarcil ................................1936-37Callaway, Desmond .........................1990-93Callendeer, Russ ..............................1990-91Camp, Wally ......................................... 1941Campball, Atavis .........................2006-2007Campbell, Benji ...........................2006-2009Campassi, Robert ................................. 1965Cannon, Sean ..................................1995-96Cannon, Tommy ..............................1971-73Cantrell, Jake ...................................2003-05Cantu, George ...................................... 1985Carballo, Jim......................................... 1947Carey, Al ..........................................1983-84Carmody, Chase .................................... 2006Carollo, Ozis .....................................1953-54Carpenter, Chester ................................ 1950Carpenter, Don ..................................... 1955Carr, Charles ......................................... 1957Carr, Jim ............................................... 1972Carr, Robby ........................................... 1994Carr, Roger ......................................1958-59Carroll, Brad ....................................1997-98Carroll, Damoyne .............................2008-09Carter, Scott ......................................... 1980Carver, Casey Cole ....................2009-PresentCasanova, Allan ...............................1964-66Casey, Porter ...................................1988-89Cash, Liberty ...................................1963-65Castle, William ................................1937-40Caston, Butch ..................................1964-65Caston, Hunter ................................1997-98

Cates, Edward ..................................1985-86Causey, Arthur .................................1962-64Causey, Kelly ...................................1990-91Cavataio, Rusty ..................................... 1976Chain, Frankie ...................................... 1981Chambliss, Hugh .................................. 1949Chander, Ben ...................................1980-81Chapman, Harvey ................................. 1927Chapman, Lacy ................................1956-57Chase, K.T. .......................................1979-82Chatman, Marcellus ........................1999-00Cheatham, Patrick ...........................1986-87Cheatham, Robert ................................ 1981Chester, Tim.......................................... 2001Chesser, George ...............................1963-65Chiasson, Ernie ................................1964-67Chiles, Freddie ...................................... 1963Chism, Roger ...................................1980-81Chisolm, Ray ...........................2009-PresentChrist, Lance ....................................1984-87Christmas, John ...............................1973-74Cintgram, Anthony ............................... 1948Cire, Robert .....................................1947-48Cirilli, Dan........................................1999-02Cius, Andy .......................................2008-09Clanton, Roger ..................................... 1968Clark, Mike ......................................1969-70Clark, Robert ........................................ 1962Clark, Tilden ....................................1995-96Clary, Ronnie ........................................ 1965Clay, Bryan ........................................... 1970Clemons, Archie ..............................1947-48Clemons, Archie ................................... 1954Clemons, Lamen..............................1974-76Clemons, Mark ................................1975-76Clifton, Sam ......................................... 2003Cline, Scottie ...................................2000-03Coalter, Milton ...................................... 1935Coates, Ira .......................................1960-61Cochran, Randy ...............................1981-82Coffey, Bruce ...................................1993-94Coffman, Charlie..............................1940-47Coggins, Charles ..............................1966-67Coke, Larry ........................................... 1962Coker, Steve .....................................1992-93Colbert, John ........................................ 1950Cole, Luper ......................................1933-34Cole, Marian ....................................1950-51Cole, Tony ............................................. 1980Coleman, Devin ...............................1993-94Coleman, Donald .................................. 1984Coleman, Earl ..................................1961-62Coleman, Grady ...............................1968-71Coleman, Ronnie .................................. 1967Coleman, Willie .................................... 1980Colenburg, John ..............................1999-02Collatta, Ignatius .................................. 1936Collier, Terry ....................................1968-69Collins, Buddy .................................1980-81Collins, Eddie ...................................1963-65Collins, Kelly ....................................1959-60Collins, Laurin..................................1962-63


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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008Collins, Royce ....................................... 1975Collums, Ronald ................................... 1980Combs, J.J. .......................................1926-29Commer, Malcolm ...........................1935-36Conerly, Ricky ..................................1978-81Coney, Butch ...................................1966-67Coniglio, Charlie ................................... 1941Connell, Pete ........................................ 1931Connell, Greg ........................................ 1979Conners, Bill ......................................... 1946Corbin, Mike ....................................1968-69Cothran, Jim ......................................... 1958Cotten, Donnie ..................................... 1962Cotton, Cedric ....................................... 2003Covington, Bobby ............................1970-73Covington, John ..............................1962-63Covington, Karen .............................1951-54Cox, Hampton ...................................... 1928Cox, John .........................................1970-72Cox, Ken ......................................2006-2007Cox, Matt .............................................. 1984Craig, Danny ....................................1980-81Craig, Jimmy ...................................1958-59Crawford, Al ....................................1971-72Crawford, Joe ....................................... 1946Crawford, John ................................1974-75Crawford, Lee ....................................... 1940Crawford, Stanley ................................. 1967Crews, Eddie ....................................1939-40Crippin, Greg ...................................1981-82Crochet, Clint ............................. 1970-71-72Crowe, David ...................................1992-95Crowe, Jerry ....................................1967-68Crozier, F.W. .......................................... 1927Crum, Trey .......................................2003-04Cruz, John Santa ..............................1975-76Cuevas, Rick ....................................1976-77Cunningham, Houston ....................1996-99Cunningham, John ..........................1980-81Curry, Harry .....................................1973-74Curry, Rodney ....................................... 2003

--D--Dabbs, Charles.................................1947-48Dakin, Bobby ........................................ 1926Dale, Richard ...................................1986-87Dalton, Arthur .................................1950-54Dancer, Jottie ..................................1985-88Dancy, Lauren ...................................... 1998Dardaman, Chip ..............................1984-85Daughdrill, Herbert .........................1925-26Daughtrey, Otis .................................... 1950Dauphine, Terry ...............................1987-88Davenport, Byron ................................. 2009Davenport, Dominique ............2008-PresentDavenport, Richard .............................. 1951Davidson, Wayne .............................1946-47Davinport, Eddie .............................1961-62Davis, Bubba ...................................1967-68Davis, Damian ...................................... 2007Davis, Frank .......................................... 1941Davis, Gale ......................................1959-62

Davis, Glenn .............................. 1979-80-81Davis, Jimmy ........................................ 1957Davis, Mike ......................................1973-76Davis, Revis .....................................1988-91Davis, Robert ...............................2003-2006Davis, Steven ...............................2003-2006Davis, Willie .......................................... 1955Day, Ed ............................................1971-73Day, Mack ............................................. 1937Deakle, Jimmy ........................... 1957-58-59Dean, Dwight ..................................1996-97Dean, Matt ..............................2007-PresentDearing, Bob ........................................ 1955Debrow, Ellis ...................................2002-04Deed, Trevar ............................2008-PresentDellinger, Harry .................................... 1962Deloach, Bobby ...............................1956-57DeMelfi, Joe ....................................1964-66Dendy, Wyatt...................................1967-68Denson, Rick ...................................1970-71Detrinis, Stephen ................................. 2001DeVault, Billy...................................1950-52Devers, Jimmy .................................1967-70Dew, Cliff .........................................1987-88DeWitt, Garrett ............................2006-2009Diagle, Mike ....................................1964-67Dick, Donnie ....................................1964-65Dick, Richard ...................................1969-70Dickerson, Les .................................1994-95 Dickerson, Monte ............................1985-86Dickson, Steve ...................................... 1968Dickson, Willie .................................1974-75Dillon, Randy...................................1971-72Ditzler, Joe ........................................... 1964Dixon, John .....................................1952-53Dixon, Trevan ...................................2000-01Dobbs, Carl ......................................1986-87Dobbs, Steven ...................................... 1996Dodd, David ....................................1957-59Dodson, Billy ...................................1957-58Donald, William...............................1951-53Donnal, Jason ..................................2008-09Dorch, Robert ..................................1984-85Dorgan, Billy ...............................1999-2000Dorr, Craig ............................................ 1994Dottley, Paul......................................... 1965Douglas, Jimmy .................................... 1973Douglas, Mack .................................1970-71Dowdle, Alton .............................2006-2007Downing, Robert .............................1976-78Drewery, James ...............................1952-53Driskel, Milton .................................1973-75Drucker, Zak ......................................... 2006Ducksworth, Willie ..........................1998-99Dubose, Thomas ..............................1982-83Duff, George ....................................1980-82Duggar, Jerry ........................................ 1968Dulaney, Sam ....................................... 1946Duncan, Chris ..................................1995-96Dunigan, David .................................... 1975Dunn, Keith .....................................1984-85Duplan, Joey ........................................ 1998

Durham, William .............................1948-49Dye, Jamey ........................................... 1986Dykes, Tommy .................................1959-60

--E---Earle, Woodson ...............................1949-50Echols, James ..................................1958-59Eccles, Chris .................................2004-2007Edger, G.B. .......................................1937-38Edwards, Chris .................................1994-96Edwards, Tim ...................................1987-90Eidt, Francis .....................................1951-52Eidt, Jimmy .....................................1959-60Eiland, Johnny ...................................... 1974Elkin, Mike ......................................1967-68Ellett, James ....................................1954-55Ellis, Alton .......................................1967-68Ellis, David ............................................ 1998Ellis, Mark............................................. 2007Ellis, Van ..........................................1963-65Elmi, Donato ........................................ 1951Embry, Brad ....................................1993-94England, Robert ..............................1968-69Enis, Fred .........................................1967-70Eppinette, Floyd ..............................1955-56Eubank, Mitch ...................................... 1986Eubanks, Michael ........................2004-2007Evangelista, John ................................. 1985Evans, Jerry .................................2005-2007Evans, Kenyon ...................................... 1998Evans, Tim .......................................1997-98Evans, Preacher .................................... 1937Everett, Jamie..................................1999-00Ewing, David ........................................ 1988Eyster, Scott.................................2003-2006

--F--Faccini, Pete ....................................1972-73Fagalele, Taeao ........................2009-PresentFaircloth, Brad ...................................... 2002Fairconnetue, Nate ..........................1972-73Fairley, Allen ........................................ 1980Fairley, Jason ........................................ 2007Faoagalie, Eljae .......................2009-PresentFarmer, Den .......................................... 1963Farmer, Jarvis ..............................2005-2006Farmer, Kenneth E. ............................... 1962Farmerr, Edgar ...................................... 1941Farr, Phillip ......................................1960-61Farrar, Barney ....................................... 1982Farrar, Clint ..............................2007-PresentFeduccia, Bobby ................................... 1925Felando, Scott .............................2006-2007Fellows, Aubry ................................1934-35Fenderson, Jason .........................2005-2007Fennell, Bubba ..................................... 1975Fennell, Don ....................................1963-66Ferguson, Bobby .............................1958-60Ferguson, Kennon ...........................1980-81Ferrall, Chris ....................................1979-80Ferrill, Thomas .................................1951-52Field, Bobby ....................................1978-81

Finley, Dustin ..................................1990-93Finney, Kyle .....................................1982-85Fisackerly, Jimmy ............................1960-61Fiu, Hollan ...............................2008-PresentFlack, James ....................................1931-34Flanagan, Jimmy .................................. 1972Fletcher, Jay ......................................... 1969Flowers, Graydon.................................. 1999Flowers, Scott ....................................... 1996Flowers, Tanny............................ 1999, 2000Floyd, Anthony ................................1997-98Floyd, Joe ........................................1950-51Fluker, Brent ......................................... 2006Fondren, Ernest .................................... 1931Ford, Jason ........................................... 2000Ford, Matthew ................................1976-77Ford, Robert ....................................1990-91Fornea, Daniel ...................................... 1940Forrest, Danny .................................1967-69Ferrester, Matt ....................... 2003-05, 2009Fortenberry, Floyd ...........................1976-77Fortenberry, Sheldon ......................1927-28Fortenberry, William .......................1933-34Foster, Fred ......................................1950-51Fountain, George.............................1949-50Fowler, Doug ...................................1964-66Francis, James S. .................................. 1928Frank, David ......................................... 1947Frankel, Leo .......................................... 1946Franklin, Jason ........................... 1999, 2000Franklin, Leon ...................................... 1959Franklin, Ricky .................................1998-99Franks, Steve ........................................ 1974Frazier, Percy ...................................1954-55Frazier, Steve ............................. 1982-83-84Frazier, Willie ............................. 1991-92-93Frederick, Huey .................................... 1981Freeman, Derek ...........................2005-2009Fremin, Jerry ........................................ 2001French, Katlan ...................................... 2009Fried, Allen ................................ 1962-63-64Frink, Jamil .................................2005-2006Fryfrogle, Bruce ...............................1957-58

--G--Gadd, Steve .......................................... 1972Gainer, Adrian .................................1994-95Gaines, Rob “Mahoo” .......................1999-00Gainey, Glover .................................1926-27Galey, Jason ......................................... 1997Gandy, Haynes ................................1984-85Gandy, Roderick ................................... 2003Gann, Perry .....................................1973-74Gardner, Bill ................................... 1946- 48Gardner, John A. ................................... 1933Garner, Gip ......................................1953-54Garner, Robert .................................1976-77Garrett, Paul ....................................1962-63Garrity, Bill ........................................... 1970Garth, Milton ..................................2003-04Gary, Milton ....................................1934-35Gates, Robert ..................................1984-85

Gee, Thomas ......................................... 1957Genna, Mario ..................................1976-77Gennesy, William.................................. 1991Ghedine, Fred ..................................1965-66Gibson, Clayton .................................... 2001Gibson, Donald ..................................... 1948Gibson, Tim .....................................1966-67Gilbert, Casey ..................................2002-04Gillylen, Surframe ................................ 2007Ginn, James .......................................... 1961Glover, Edward ................................1938-39Goff, Benny .....................................1966-67Goff, Chris ....................................2006-2007Goff, Robert .......................................... 1990Golding, Pete...................................2002-05Golding, Skip ...................................1976-77Goley, Dusty ....................................2004-05Gooden, Derry ...................................... 1968Gooden, Terry ..................................1973-74Goodman, Dick ................................1951-54Goodman, James.............................1937-38Goodwin, Devin.................................... 2006Goodwin, Willo ................................1951-54Googe, Boyce ..................................1986-87Gordon, Davis ..................................1957-58Gordon, John ...................................1984-85Gore, Wes .................................. 1978-79-80Goss, Ricky ........................................... 1983Gragg, Walter ....................................... 1946Graham, Charles ................................... 1948Graham, Christian ...........................2008-09Graham, Greg ....................................... 1980Granger, Andy .................................2001-03Grant, Chester .................................1964-66Grant, Morris ........................................ 1940Granville, Marvell ................................. 1999Graves, Phillip ...................................... 2006Graves, Richard..................................... 1951Graves, Wayne .................................1983-84Graves, Darrell ...................................... 1981Grays, Manuel .................................1982-84Grayson, Donovan .......................2005-2006Greco, Kenny ...................................1970-72Green, C.W. .......................................... 1936Green, Greg .....................................1990-91Greene, Willie ..................................1985-88Greenleaf, Bill ..................................1971-74Greenlee, Frank ...............................1959-60Greer, Carroll ........................................ 1958Greer, Troy ............................................ 1959Greer, Jamie ....................................1986-87Greer, Michael .................................1988-91Gregory, Jack ........................................ 1966Grezaffi, Tony...................................1947-49Grierson, Randy ...............................1997-00Griffin, Berlin ..................................1933-35Griffin, James ....................................... 1991Griffin, Roy ......................................1932-34Griffis, Bryce ....................................1949-51Griffith, Greg ...................................1974-75Grimes, Lynn ...................................1974-76Groner, George ................................1952-53

Grubb, Carl ......................................1955-56Grubbs, James .................................1999-02Guantt, Stuart .................................1977-80Guido, B.J. .......................................1990-92Gullette, Ted ....................................1969-72Gurdor, Sonny Boy ...........................1937-39Guthrie, Eric ....................................1980-81

-H-Hackett, Jarnell .....................................2006Hailey, Mose ....................................2002-04Halas, Justin ....................................2008-09Hale, Boswell ....................................... 1961Hale, Ray .........................................1966-67Hall, Daniel..................................2004-2007Hall, Dayna ........................................... 1994Hall, John ........................................1967-68Hall, William B. ................................1925-28Halliday, Sid ......................................... 2006Hallmark, Cody ..................................... 2006Hamilton, Bennie ............................1971-72Hamilton, Cameron .....................2006-2007Hamilton, Keith ...............................1988-91Hamilton, Ronnie ............................1972-73Hamilton, Sam ................................1935-36Hammer, John .................................1955-58Hansen, Bubba ..................................... 1981Harber, Billy Ray ..............................1970-71Harden, Ken ....................................1967-68Hardin, Russ ....................................1988-89Hardy, Ben.......................................1934-35Harlow, Mike ........................................ 1984Harlow, Rusty ....................................... 1981Harper, Barry ...................................1978-80Harper, Donald ................................1970-73Harpoke, Wilbur ..............................1948-49Harpole, Frank M. ............................1928-29Harrington, Tommy .........................1969-70Harris, Alonzo ..................................1983-84Harris, Bill .......................................1989-92Harris, Eddie ......................................... 1998Harris, Jay ............................................. 1952Harris, Jeff ............................................ 1980Harris, Mitchell ..................................... 1971Harris, Reggie ..................................1987-88Harris, Wayne ..................................1936-39Harrison. Sean .............................2005-2006Hart, Deforest ............................. 1999, 2000Hartness, Jason .................................... 1994Hartrich, James ...............................1929-32Hatcher, Josh ........................................ 2000Hatcher, Wayne .................................... 1971Hawkins, C.B. ....................................... 1957Hayles, Paul .....................................1991-92Head, Talmadge ..............................1934-35Heath, Kelly .....................................1983-85Helton, John ......................................... 1980Hemphill, Melvin.............................1936-37Hemphill, Robert D. .........................1950-51Henderson, Larry.............................1960-61Henderson, Sammy .........................1971-73Hendrix, Joe ......................................... 1955

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Hendrix, Todd ....................................... 1995Henning, Les ...................................1960-61Hennington, Pat ..............................1960-61Henry, Wayne ..................................1978-81Henson, Ben ................................2006-2007Herlong, Dwight ..............................1987-90Herrington, Dewayne ......................1984-85Hershiser, Roth ................................1998-99Hicks, Lardester ...........................2006-2009Hicks, Phillip......................................... 1934Hill, Sonny .......................................1960-61Hill, Tommy .......................................... 1963Hill, William.......................................... 1946Hines, John......................................1958-59Hinton, Jeff .....................................1975-77Hitch, Billy ............................................ 1951Hitchcock, Neal ...............................1973-74Hitt, Steve .......................................1997-98oard, Larry .......................................1987-89Hobson, James ................................1966-67Hobson, Joe .......................................... 1994Hoda, Jerry ........................................... 1982Hoffman, John ................................1947-49Hogan, Robert .........................2008-PresentHolcomb, Don .................................1955-56Holdiness, Sean ...............................1992-93Holifield, Lynn .................................1976-77Holland, P.J. .....................................1927-28Hollifield, Lee ..................................1990-93Hollinghead, Tim .................................. 1991Hollingsworth, Walter .....................1948-51Holman, Derek ................................2003-05Holloway, Donnie ............................1967-68Holloway, Tommy ............................1952-53Holmes, Jack ...................................1952-53Holmes, Ronnie ...............................1973-74Holmes, Wayne ...............................1966-68Hollowell, Kevin ..........................2005-2009Holt, Dennis ....................................1988-89Holt, Jerry .......................................1971-72Honorable, Michael .............................. 1990Hood, Billy .......................................1972-75Hood, George ....................................... 1958Hooks, Bo ............................................. 1993Hopper, Jerry ...................................1966-67Hopson, Dudley ...............................1928-29Hopson, Vergil .................................1985-88Horn, Lynn ........................................... 1969Horton, Andy........................................ 1998Horton, Grant ....................................... 2003Houston, Graham ................................. 2006Houston, Melvin ..............................1997-98Howard, Craig .................................1983-84Howard, Ronnie ..............................1991-92Howe, Richard .................................1956-57Howell, Bob .....................................1949-50Howell, Bubba .................................1988-89Howell, Durell ...................................... 1952Howell, Joe ........................................... 1969Howell, Shannon .............................1990-93Howell, William F. ................................. 1925Hubbard, Billy G. .............................1953-54

Hubbard, Jahmada ......................2006-2007Hubbert, James ...............................1959-60Hudson, Buster ................................1971-72Hudson, Eddie ...................................... 1977Hudson, William A. ............................... 1925Hudspeth, Mark ..............................1988-91Huff, Chad .......................................1994-97Huffman, Randall ............................1970-71Hughes, Derrick ...............................1987-89Hughes, H.G. ...................................1948-49Hughes, Leland ...............................1965-66Hughes, Rodney ..............................1986-89Hulitt, Vinson ....................................... 1993Hundall, Billy...................................1968-71Hunt, Jack ............................................ 1947Hunt, Jackie .......................................... 1963Hunter, Anthony ..............................1993-96Hunter, Kendall .......................2008-PresentHunter, W.B. ....................................1935-36Hurst, Billy ......................................1962-63Hussman, W.C.J. ..............................1940-41Hutchins, John H. ................................. 1935Hutchins, Randy ..............................1983-86Hutchison, C.L. ..................................... 1957Hutchison, John ................................... 1935Huston, Richard ...............................1975-76Hyatt, Brett .......................................... 2007

--I--Ishee, Jimmy ........................................ 1975Ishee, Wendell .................................1974-75Ishee, Ray ........................................1968-69

--J--Jacks, Elberlee ...................................... 1935Jackson, Bobby................................1978-79Jackson, Cedrick ..............................1977-80Jackson, David .................................1980-81Jackson, James ................................1960-61Jackson, Jaton .................................1998-99Jackson, Jessie.................................1974-77Jackson, Johnny ..............................1982-83Jackson, Kevin ...................................... 1992Jackson, Luther Ray .........................1975-76Jacobs, Don .......................................... 1968James, Archie ..................................1972-75James, Arrike ...................................1983-86James, Lee .......................................1971-72James, Monterio..........................2005-2007Janoush, Frank ..................................... 1946January, Darrin ................................1995-96Jaquith, Johnny .................................... 1925Jefferson, Cedric ..............................1995-96Jenigan, Clifford ................................... 1978Jenkins, Tramaine ................................. 2007Jennings, Howard................................. 1954Jennings, Jody .................................2000-01Jennings, Kenneth ............................... 1953Jepson, Sam ......................................... 1937Jeter, Josh ............................................ 1999Johnson, Denton .................................. 1940Johnson, Dusty ..................................... 1979

Johnson, Henry ...............................1978-79Johnson, Henry ...............................1992-95Johnson, Jamall ..............................2000-01Johnson, James ...............................1988-91Johnson, Jay ....................................1986-87Johnson, Jerry .................................1962-63Johnson, Johnnie ........................2005-2006Johnson, John Mark ....................2006-2007Johnson, Kenneth ...........................1999-02Johnson, Micah ...............................1987-88Johnson, Mike ...................................... 1965Johnson, Parks ................................1961-64Johnson, Roosevelt .........................1995-96Johnson, Roy ........................................ 1975Johnson, Spencer ............................2002-05Johnson, Stanley .................................. 1950Johnson, Sutherland ............................ 1928Johnson, Tim ........................................ 2007Johnson, Will ........................................ 2003Joiner, Jimmy ....................................... 1974Joiner, Walter ....................................... 1947Jolly, Jim .............................................. 1989Jones, Allen .....................................1967-68Jones, Arrike ....................................1983-84Jones, Brian .....................................2000-01Jones, Carl .......................................1979-80Jones, Casey ......................................... 1985Jones, Chris .......................................... 2001Jones, Jimmy ........................................ 1974Jones, L.A. .......................................1947-48Jones, Louis .....................................1983-85Jones, Randy ........................................ 1994Jones, Robert Earl................................. 1977Jones, Rodney ...................................... 1965Jones, Sammy ...................................... 1980Jones, Steve ....................................1979-80Jones, Tom............................................ 1947Jordan, Jason ..................................1988-89Jumper, D.W. ...................................1928-29

--K--Kaderly, Steve .................................1990-91Kaiser, Andy ....................................1978-79Karakurt, Ozden ................... 1988-89-90-91Keen, Pittman ...................... 1958-59-60-61Keenum, James ...............................1951-52Keeton, Rex .....................................1965-66Kellum, James W. ............................1930-33Kellum, Wade ..................................1928-30Kelly, Claude ....................................1931-34Kelly, H.C. ........................................1927-30Kelly, James.....................................1949-50Kendall, Ken ......................................... 1962Kendrick, Mike ................................1971-73Kendricks, Sammy ................................ 1958Kennamer, Jim ................................1982-83Kent, Gordon ...................................1955-56Kent, Kenyun ...................................1995-96Kent, Ulyandus ................................1985-86Kershaw, Mike .................................1997-98Key, Don ..........................................1968-69Key, Jerry .........................................1972-74

Key, Mike .............................................. 1955Key, Tony .........................................1977-78Keyes, Harold ..................................1988-89Killens, Mark ...................................1980-81Killingsworth, Sam ..........................1976-79Kimbrell, Allen. ...............................1965-66Kimbrell, Curtis ...............................1948-50Kinard, Mac ......................................... .1940King, Anthony .............................2006-2008King, Billy ........................................1973-74King, Eldred .......................................... 2009King, Hansel ....................................1962-63King, Tommy ........................................ 1965Kinnebrew, Walter ................................ 1962Kirk, Larry ............................................ 1964Kirkwood, Anthony .............................. 1994Kirkwood, Hugh ..............................1969-70Kitchings, Jeff ..................................1983-86Klimczak, Jason ......................... 1992-93-94Kling, Jim ........................................1996-98Knight, Anthony ................................... 1999Knight, Billy ....................................2003-04Knight, Pat ......................................1988-89Koenigsberger. Blake .......................1998-01Koohns, Mike........................................ 1977Krahn, Rick ......................................1971-74Kuykendall, Luther ..........................1969-70

--L--Ladd, Bill .............................................. 1983Lagrone, Reginald ...........................1993-94Lamastrus, Guy .................................... 1947Lance, Gerald ..................................1959-60Lance, Randy ........................................ 1978Land, John............................................ 1973Langley, Robbie.................................... 1996Lassett, Bill ......................................1966-67Lassitter, Randy .................................... 1975Latham, Brad ..............................2006-2009Lauderdale, Ken ..............................1956-57Lawrence, Cyrus ................................... 1984Lawrence, Dale ..................................... 1979Lawrence, Kenneth ....................1949-50,54Leak, D.J. .....................................2005-2006LeBlanc, Tim ....................................1982-83LeCroy, Tommy ................................1972-73Leban, James ....................................... 1950Lee, Gene ........................................1980-83Legania, Nile ...............................2004-2006Leonard, Wayne...............................1959-61Lepianka, Mark ...............................1980-81Leshe, Bob .......................................1936-39Leslie, Paul ........................................... 1951Letort, Kim ......................................1974-75Lewis, John .....................................1995-96Lewis, Kenny ...................................1989-92Lewis, Michael ............................2006-2007Lewis, Ricky .....................................1972-75Lindh, David ....................................1948-49Lindsey, Desmond ................................ 2001Lingle, David ...................................1948-49Link, Jimmy .....................................1969-70

Lipe, Charles ....................................1952-54Lipe, George ....................................1949-50Lipe, Ray .............................................. 1946Lips, Mike ............................................. 1968Little, Jerry ........................................... 1966Locastro, Kevin ................................1985-88Locke, Bruce ....................................1968-69Lockett, Ernest...................................... 1941Logan, John.......................................... 2007Long, Josh .......................................2001-02Loup, Ken ........................................1987-90Lovett, Mark ....................................1989-92Lowe, Edard L. .................................1928-29Lowery, Joe .....................................1977-80Ludny, Ed.............................................. 1955Luster, Randy ..................................1989-91Luzzi, Lou ............................................. 1965Lyle, Steve .......................................1980-81Lyles, Billy ............................................ 1997Lyles, Jamie .....................................1984-86Lymuel, Eric .......................................... 1974Lynde, Jeff .......................................1979-80

--M--McAlpin, Dan...................................1963-64McBride, Ken ........................................ 1992McCain, Curt ......................................... 1993McCain, Nick ....................................2000-03McCain, William D. ..........................1925-28McCaleb, Bruce ............................2006-2007McCaleb, Jim ...................................1951-54McCarrell, Ricky ...............................1986-87McClaleb, Abraham .........................1936-37McClelland, J.L. ...............................1927-28McClesky, Jerry ..................................... 1957McCollough, Bryce ............................... 1961McCollum, James ............................1970-72McCollum, Robbie ...........................1971-72McCord, Bill .....................................1953-54McCormick, David................................. 1980McCroy, Jermaine ................................. 2007McDaniel, Earl M. ................................. 1931McDaniels, Earl ..................................... 1933McDonald, Archie ............................1999-00McDonald, Rico ...............................1998-01McDonald, Robert ................................ 1939McDonald, W.L. .................................... 1941McElrath, Josh ...................................... 2009McElroy, John ..................................1959-60McEwen, Steve ..................................... 1999McGahey, Robert .............................1940-41McGraw, Louise ...............................1925-28McGraw, Woody ................................... 1933McGuire, J.C.......................................... 1948Mcintosh, Ray....................................... 1941McKee, Fred.......................................... 1940McKeithen, E.E. .................................... 1926McKelvy, James ...............................1938-39McKenzie, James .................................. 1934McKinley, Danny .............................1978-79McKinley, Frank ...............................1993-94McKinney, Kenneth .........................1981-83

McKinnie, Merit .................................... 2001McLarty, Ray ...................................1969-70McMullan, Billy ...............................1965-66McMullen, Butch .................................. 1967McMurray, Fred ...............................1936-39McSwain, David .................................... 1999McWright, John H. ................................ 1994Machell, Jack ...................................1947-50Mack, Alfred ......................................... 1995Macke, Casey ...................................1998-00MacIntyre, Blake .............................1962-63Madder, Bobby ..................................... 1945Maddox, Anthony............................2002-03Maddox, Kevin ..................................... 2007Magee, Leon ........................................ 1986Magee, Mike ........................................ 1978Mages, James ....................................... 1939Mangin, Bobby ..................................... 1971Mangum, Hugh ...............................1993-95Mann, Bill............................................. 1935Manton, Kevin ...................................... 1981Mark, Justin ....................................1993-95Marsh, Darryl ....................................... 1976Marshall, Alton ................................1986-88Marshall, Eric ...............................2006-2007Marshall, Morgan ........................2003-2006Marshall, Steve ................................1986-88Martensen, Lou ...............................1972-73Martin, Carl .......................................... 1935Martin, Scott ...................................1987-88Mascagni, Richard ...........................1963-65Mason, Glenn ..................................1956-57Mason, Myles ..............................2006-2007Masoner, Floyd ................................1976-77Mathis, Joe ......................................1959-60Mathis, Larry Dean ..........................1996-98Matthews, Aubrey ...........................1982-83Mathews, Clifford ................................. 2000Matthews, Corey .................................. 1993Mathews, Gwaine ...........................1986-88Matthews, Roy ..................................... 1983Mauldin, Jimmy ................................... 1928May, C. ................................................. 1925May, Dicky .......................................1978-81May, G. ................................................. 1925May, Raymond ................................1978-79Mayers, James .................................1948-49Mayfield, Barry................................1978-79Mays, Dwight ..................................1955-58Mazzella, Phil ..................................1965-66Meade, Larry ........................................ 1973Meadows, Ed ........................................ 1968Meehan, Ryan .........................2009-PresentMelendez, Kip ...................................... 1993Mellinger, Ed ........................................ 1978Melton, Matt ...........................2007-PresentMelton, Terrell .................................1934-35Meredith, Ronny .............................1972-75Meriweather, Ben ............................1971-73Merritt, Marty ...................................... 1981Methvin, J.K. ...................................1927-29Metro, Regis ....................................1959-60


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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008Mickell, Johnny ...............................1998-99Mikel, Travis.................................2004-2007Mikel, Zak ................................2007-PresentMiles, Bubba ........................................ 1969Miles, David.......................................... 1995Miller, Jeremy ..............................2003-2006Miller, Larry .....................................1972-74Miller, Willie ....................................1973-76Million, Edwin .................................1931-32Minyard, Randy ...............................1976-77Mitchell, Henderson ........................1984-85Mitchell, Jimmy.................................... 1969Mitchell, Johnny ................................... 1979Mitchell, Jonathan ............................... 1998Mitchell, Keith .................................1980-81Mitchell, McElrie................................... 1936Mitchell, Mitch ..................................... 1980Mitchell, Ned ...................................1958-61Mitchell, Newton.............................1947-48Mitchell, Rafael .......................2008-PresentMitchim, Kelly ...................................... 1934Mitchner, Bobby ..............................1969-70Mize, Davey .....................................1995-96Moaton, Lawrence ..........................1974-75Mohundro, Ron .................................... 1956Monjure, Daniel ................................... 1982Montague, Bardette ........................1947-48Montgomery, Michael .......................... 2002Moody, Greg ....................................1978-79Moody, Leverett ..............................1996-97Moore, Robert ...................................... 2006Moody, Steve...................................1976-77Moody, Terry ...................................1975-78Mooney, James ...............................2008-09Moore, Damian .................................... 2003Moore, Ernie ....................................1969-70Moore, Joe ........................................... 1962Moore, Johnny ................................1984-85Moore, Sam .....................................1968-69Moore, Vardaman ............................1932-33Morales, Joe ....................................1989-92Morgan, Charlie.................................... 1974Morgan, James ................................1952-53Morgan, Quimby .............................1964-66Morgan, Raymond ..........................1964-65Morgan, Rusty .................................1980-81Morgan, Wayne .................................... 1977Morris, Bill ............................................ 1946Morris, George.................................1971-73Morris, Robert ...................................... 1951Mosby, Dennis .................................1981-82Mosley, Clayton ...............................1999-02Mosley, Larry ...................................1979-80Moton, Paul.......................................... 1995Moultric, Todd .................................1985-86Moye, Jeff ........................................1991-92Mullin, Joseph ...................................... 1950Mullins, John ........................................ 1951Murphie, Wilbur ..............................1960-61Murphree, Jesse ..............................1971-72Murphy, Jacob .................................2008-09Murphy, Jim ......................................... 1961

Murphy, Ryan ....................................... 1987Myatt, Matt .......................................... 1980Myers, Wilbur ..................................1979-82

--N--Nagy, Steve .......................................... 1977Napoli, Dano ........................................ 1994Neal, Cleo ........................................1994-95Nebo, JaJa .......................................2001-03Nelson, James .................................1954-55Newell, Cliff .....................................1990-91Newton, Bob ...................................1973-74Nichols, Kyle ................................2003-2006Nichols, Mike ...................................1954-56Nichols, Philip ...................................... 2003Nichols, Reggie ...............................1992-94Noland, Vasheen .................................. 1992Norman, Anthony ................................ 1973Norman, James ...............................1957-60Norquist, David .................................... 1985Norquist, Johnny .............................1962-64Norris, Chester .................................1961-63Norris, Leland ....................................... 1939Norwood, Earl .................................1967-68Norwood, Mark ...............................1975-77Nowlin, Rex .....................................1955-56Nunnery, Reece ...............................1962-63Nyers, Jim............................................. 1976

--O--O’Brien, John ........................................ 1947O’Conner, Denis ...............................1988-91O’Rourke, Dan .................................1947-50Oaks, James.......................................... 1947Oats, Tristan.................................2006-2007Odom, Chad ......................................... 1994Ogden, John ....................................1974-75Oglesby, Ronnie ..............................1979-80Oliver, Richard ...................................... 1959Orange, Robert ................................1980-81Osborne, Russell ..............................1975-78Oubre, A.J. .......................................1941-46Overstreet, Boyce ............................1968-70Owen, Branley ...................................... 1962Owen, Oliver “Bud” ..........................1951-52Owen, Rick ........................................... 1966

--P--Pace, Gary ............................................ 1963Padavan, Dean ................................1948-54Page, Lee .........................................1988-90Palmer, Marlon ................................1994-95Palmer, Morris ...................................... 1968Parker, Gayden ..................................... 1973Parker, Jim.......................................1978-80Parker, Larry ....................................1978-79Parker, Mike ....................................1981-83Parker, Ronnie .................................1982-83Parker, Rusty ........................................ 1979Parker, Skylar ..........................2007-PresentParker, Tommy .................................1966-67Parker, Travis E. ................................1952-55

Parks, Chris ......................................2001-04Parks, Terry ........................................... 1968Parnell, Bobby .................................1994-97Parnell, Robert ................................1955-57Parnetti, Joe ......................................... 1950Partlow, Walter ...............................1982-83Pass, Anthony..................................1983-84Pate, Keith .......................................1999-02Patrick, Jaris ....................................1967-68Patterson, Demetris ........................1999-00Patterson, Dennis ............................1987-89Patterson, Floyd ..............................1955-57Payne, Bobby ..................................1962-63Payne, Donald .................................1947-50Payne, Larry ....................................1973-74Pearson, Radale ..............................2004-05Pedyfoot, Jesse ................................2008-09Peeples, Richard ................................... 1966Peeples, Tim ......................................... 1994Pegram, Bill.....................................1980-83Pegram, Clarence ............................1962-64Penley, Greg ....................................1979-80Pennington, Chuck ............................... 1974Pennington, Howard .......................1927-29Pennington, Pat ..............................1964-66People, Nate ....................................1974-75Pepper, Carl .....................................1978-79Peralto, Dickie .................................1981-83Perry, Chris ......................................1983-84Perry, Larron....................................1994-97Peters, Rodney ................................1984-85Peters, Stan .......................................... 1961Peterson, Chad ..................................... 1994Peterson, Jimmy..............................1949-50Peterson, Rodney ............................1997-98Phillips, Mike ........................................ 1974Phillips, Randy ................................1975-78Piazza, Sam .....................................1976-77Pica, Jeff ..........................................1990-92Pickle, Jerry .....................................1974-75Pierce, Charles .................................1982-83Pietra, Augustus Della .......................... 1962Pigott, Charles .................................1977-78Pittman, Benny ...............................1960-61Pittman, Derrick ................................... 2001Pittman, Sam ..................................1990-93Pittman, Stirling........................ 1991-92-93Poe, Fred ................................... 1936-37-38Polk, Teddrick ..................................2000-02Pongetti, Joe ...................................1928-29Pope, Carl Allen .................................... 1966Pope, Jack .......................................1953-54Pope, Wayne ............................. 1973-74-75Porter, Cadman .................................... 1954Porter, Claude..................................1950-53Porter, Cliff ......................................1976-77Porter, Clifton ..................................1979-80Porter, Ed ........................................1976-77Posey, Hal .................................. 1970-71-72Posselt, Ricky...................................1999-02Potts, Darrell ...................................1984-87Pounders, Robert ................................. 1971

Powell, A.C. .....................................1926-29Powell, DeAndre ................................... 2002Powell, Ezell ....................................1999-00Presley, Don ......................................... 1965Presley, Steve ..................................1976-77Prestage, Paul .................................1952-55Preston, Jarel........................................ 2007Price, Benny ....................................1959-60Price, William ..................................1982-83Priddy, Garland ...............................1966-68Pruitt, Bobby ...................................1949-50Pryor, Greg ......................................1988-91Purifoy, Mario ..................................2000-03Purnell, Derwin .................................... 1996Purvis, David ...................................1970-73

--Q--Quinn, Joe .......................................1994-95

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Raines, Dennis .................................1973-76Rainey, Jeff ........................................... 1988Rambo, Xavier ...................................... 2009Randall, Gary ..................................1966-67Raney, Claude ...................................... 1946Rankin, Chris ...................................1994-98Rasco, Byron ....................................1965-66Ratcliff, James ...................................... 1952Rathburn, Beau ...............................1989-92Rather, Mark ...................................1978-80Rawls, J.W. ........................................... 1974Ray, Bill ................................................ 1954Ray, James ......................................1990-91Rea, Sam .........................................1988-90Redd, Kelvin ....................................2001-04Redd, Tommy ..................................1992-93Reed, Jim ............................................. 1973Reed, Wimpy ........................................ 1951Reedy, Sammy ..................................... 1963Reese, Kelvin ...................................1985-86Reeves, Gerald .................................1970-71Reeves, Manley ...............................1938-39Regal, Leon .....................................1956-57Reich, Steve .....................................1978-79Reid, Dale ............................................. 1980Reily, Wain ......................................1969-70Reives, Wilbur ...................................... 1976Reynolds, Cory ................................1995-97Reynolds, Joe ..................................1956-57Reynolds, Kenny ................................... 2000Reynolds, Pat ....................................... 1946Rhodes, Jim .....................................1979-80Rhodes, Ozzie ..................................1956-57Riccio, Frank ......................................... 1958Riccio, Jim .......................................1956-58Richardson, Steve ............................1966-67Ridley, Chad ....................................2003-05Riels, Brian ......................................1995-96Rikard, Robert ...................................... 1970Ricks, Jeremy ...............................2004-2007Riley, Walter B. ................................1927-28

Rittenhouse, Keith ..........................1975-77Rockett, Anthony ................................. 2000Robb, Charles ..................................1956-57Robbins, Dennis ..............................1977-78Robbins, Michael .............................1990-93Robertson, David.............................1969-71Robertson, Elmer ............................1979-81Robertson, Cotton ................................ 1956Robertson, Homer ................................ 1955Robertson, Paul ...............................1939-46Robertson, Ryan ................................... 2003Robinson, Jesse ...............................1987-88Robinson, Kirk .................................1988-89Robinson, Lewis ..............................1995-96Robinson, Roosevelt ............................. 1976Rochelle, Charles .............................1966-68Rock, Noel R. ........................................ 1965Rodgers, Duce .................................1939-40Rodgers, Tommy................................... 1954Rodgers, Shane ...............................1999-02Rodgers, Wayne ..............................1977-78Rodolfich, Wayne ............................1988-90Rodriguez, Rick ...............................1973-76Rodriguez, Tony ...............................1972-73Rogers, Brandon................................... 1997Rone, Brian .......................................... 1995Rose, Clifford A. ...............................1926-29Rose, R.E. ............................................. 1932Ross, Howard ..................................2000-01Ross, Jimmy ......................................... 1925Rowell, H.H. ....................................1936-39Rozzell, Aubrey ................................1952-55Rozzell, Ricky...................................1981-82Rudd, Darryl ....................................1993-94Rudolph, Greg .................................1997-98Ruis, Donald ......................................... 1977Rush, Sabin .....................................1929-30Rushing, Clovis ................................1967-68Russell, Henry .................................1960-61Russell, Larry ...................................1971-73Russell, Shug ........................................ 1993Russell, Tommy ...............................1963-65Rutledge, Donnie ................................. 1968Ryals, Donnie ..................................1960-61

--S--Sabatini, Joe ....................................1960-61Sabbatini, Charles ...........................1970-73Sanders, Bobby ...............................1951-53Sanders, Bradley .............................1954-57Sanders, Gardner .............................1937-38Sanders, Jimmy .................................... 1954Sanders, Ralph ................................1960-61Santos, Milton T. ..............................2007-09Saucier, Rodney .................................... 1976Saunders, David ................................... 2005Saxon, Joe .......................................1981-82Scaife, Rodney ...................... 1985-86,89-90Scaife, Tracy.....................................1989-91Scales, Bob ........................................... 1970Scarburough, Wayne .......................1965-66Schenk, Ben ......................................... 1997

Scheuermann, Alex .............................. 1995Schilling, Buster ..............................1952-53Schroeder, Chad ..........................2005-2007Scott, Anthony ............................ 1999,2001Scott, Billy ............................................ 1956Scott, Mark ......................................1984-85Scrivner, Winston ................................. 1960Seago, T.J. ............................................. 2003Seals, David .....................................1981-83Seals, Donald ....................................... 1980Seals, Mark ......................................1974-75Seals, Terry ........................................... 1981Seeley, Dean....................................1992-93Sellers, Antonio ...............................1992-95Senter, Jerry ....................................1971-72Sesma, Jacob ...........................2008-PresentSessions, David ................................1973-74Shannon, Doc ....................................... 1925Shannon, Gordon ............................1954-55Shannon, Little Bain ........................1937-40Shaver, Talmadge ............................1925-27Shavers, Clifton ...............................1997-98Shaw, Bill ............................................. 1940Shepherd, Spence ...........................1991-93Shields, Jimmy ..................................... 1967Shivers, Vick ......................................... 1994Shoemaker, Al .................................1979-80Shoemaker, Brian ............................1994-95Shoemaker, Paul .............................1986-89Shook, Howard ................................1936-37Short, Calvin ....................................1989-90Shows, Preston ................................1937-38Shumake, Charlie ............................1940-41Shumaker, Keith ..............................1985-88Sigler, Brandon................................2002-03Sims, Bruce .....................................2002-04Simmons, John............................2004-2007Simpson, Steve..................................... 1980Singleton, Charles ...........................1975-78Skeleton, Larry ................................1965-66Sledge, John ......................................... 1932Sloman, Bruce ...................................... 1958Smith, B. .............................................. 1953Smith, Bobby ....................................... 2003Smith, Carl ......................................1953-54Smith, Claude ..................................1957-58Smith, Corey ....................................1991-94Smith, David ........................................ 1959Smith, Dwight ...................................... 1962Smith, Ed.........................................1980-81Smith, Emmett ................................1961-62Smith, Gary .....................................1999-00Smith, Hamilton ..............................2000-01Smith, Homer ..................................1956-57Smith, Hugh ......................................... 1939Smith, James...................................1946-48Smith, James...................................1974-75Smith, Jeff ...................................1999-2000Smith, Keith ......................................... 1994Smith, Mark ......................................... 1937Smith, Marvin .................................1955-56Smith, Mervyn ................................1935-36

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Smith, J. Mike..................................1973-74Smith, Maurice ................................1974-75Smith, Ralph ...................................1931-32Smith, Ray .......................................1949-51Smith, Robert ....................................... 1935Smith, Robert ....................................... 1959Smith, Rod ........................................... 1938Smith, Ross .....................................1972-73Smith, T.J. ........................................1951-54Smith, Tony .....................................1993-94Smith, Travis ......................................... 1935Smith, Wayne ..................................1971-72Smith, Will ........................................... 1995Smither, Ricky .................................1989-90Smithus, Randolph ............................... 1946Smyth, Shay ......................................... 1979Sneed, Cyrus ......................................... 1931Snell, Burton ........................................ 1956Snell, Jason .....................................2002-05Snyder, Edwin ...................................... 1940Sorrels, Donnie ................................1977-78Sowell, Bill ......................................1949-50Spearman, Claude ...........................1936-37Spears, Curtis ..................................1992-93Spears, Hubert ................................1933-34Spence, Payne .................................1964-65Spinks, Dominic ................................... 2007Sprull, Don ........................................... 1969Stallings, Benjamin F. ......................1928-30Stallings, Benjamin K. .................2006-2007Stallings, J.B. ...................................1928-29Stamm, Morris ................................1970-73Stanford, Tommy .............................1962-65Stanley, Ed ......................................1979-80Stasney, Joey ........................................ 1987Stavely, Charlie ................................1976-79Steed, Griffin ........................................ 1966Stegall, Les ........................................... 1977Stephens, Anthony ..........................1997-98Stephens, Buddy .............................1988-89Stephenson, Bill ................................... 1947Stephenson, Jack ................................. 1946Stevens, Andy....................................... 1990Stevens, Marrian .............................1935-36Stevens, Joe ....................................1969-70Stevenson, Travis .............................2000-03Steverson, O.J. .................................1994-97Stewart, Kim ...................................1969-70Stillian, Jack ....................................1935-36Stokes, Bobby ..................................1958-59Stokes, Rodney ..................................... 1976Stokes, Willie ...................................1958-59Stokes, Woodrow.................................. 1936Strain, Durwood ..............................1955-56Strange, Home D. ................................. 1925Strehl, Robert ....................................... 1969Strickland, Bruce .............................1981-82Strickland, James ............................1965-66Strickland, Louis ..............................1949-50Strickland, Spencer .....................2005-2007Stringer, Reed .................................1998-01Stringer, Woody ...............................2002-03

Strong, Charles ................................1964-65Strotter, Marvin .................................... 1992Stuart, Doug ....................................1971-72Stubbs, Rusty ..................................1982-83Stubbs, Parker .................................1992-95Sturgeon, Francis ................................. 1934Stutts, Ralph ...................................1951-52Sullivan, Douglas ............................1956-59Sullivan, Jerry ...................................... 1965Sullivan, John Edward .....................1933-34Sullivan, Larry .................................1967-69Sullivan, Randy .................................... 1968Summerhill, Jim ..............................1970-72Summers, Jason ..............................1992-94Sumrall, Mike ..................................1970-72Surholt, August .................................... 1951Surles, Reggie ...................................... 1979Swindle, J.V. ......................................... 1962Sykes, Adam ....................................2001-02Sykes, Robert ..................................1947-48Sylve, Joey .......................................2000-03

--T--Taamilo, Ed ........................................... 1991Tabb, John ............................................ 1950Tabb, Johnny ...................................1955-56Tabb, Robert ......................................... 1955Taggart, Bill .......................................... 1948Tahi, David ..................................2006-2007Talbert, Franklin ................................... 1953Tapper, Al ........................................1984-87Tarzi, Jimmy ....................................1946-47Tatum, Billy .......................................... 1951Tatum, Demario ..............................1992-93Tatum, Taylor ...................................1948-50Taylor, Ben ......................................1935-36Taylor, Chad ................................ 2007, 2009Taylor, Doug ....................................1962-63Taylor, Hugh ....................................1983-85Taylor, Ike ........................................1961-62Taylor, James ........................................ 1933Taylor, Jerome .................................1981-82Taylor, Kenny ...................................1989-90Taylor, Larry.....................................1968-70Taylor, Mike .......................................... 1993Taylor, Robert ..................................1934-35Taylor, Robert ..................................1968-69Taylor, Will ............................................ 2003Teagle, Joe ......................................1997-98Telfair, Robert ............................ 1939-40-41Terrell, Charles ...................................... 1994Terrell, Mitch ...................................1963-64Terrell, Mitchell ...............................1990-92Terry, Ray ........................................1960-62Terry, Robert E. ..................................... 1951Thigpen, Ollie ..................................1989-92Thomas, Billy Pat .............................1959-61Thomas, Charlie ..............................1936-37Thomas, Erik ....................................1999-02Thomas, Joe ....................................1939-40Thomas, Kevin .................................1997-98Thomas, Mike ....................................... 1969

Thomas, Rowan.................................... 1933Thomas, Tommy ................................... 1951Thomas, Tregnel ..............................1996-99Thompson, Glen ..............................1938-39Thompson, Juan ..............................1983-84Thompson, Mark .................................. 1986Thompson, Robert ..........................1954-55Thompson, Rodney .........................1997-98Thornton, Lewis ................................... 1937Thurman, Donald ............................1980-81Thurman, Gary ..................................... 1991Tibbs, Charles ....................................... 1950Timkovits, Robert ............................1968-69Tolbert, Greg ...................................1992-93Tolbert, Walter ..................................... 1950Tolleson, Mike .................................1968-69Touchberry, Eddie ............................1963-65Treloar, Ben .....................................1979-80Treloar, Kenny ...................................... 1948Trotter, Jimmy .................................1958-59Truder, Kenny ..................................1983-84Tucker, Bill ............................................ 1925Tucker, Bruce ...................................1982-84Tucker, Gary .......................................... 1981Turner, T.J. ................................. 1977-78-79Turner, Jerry ....................................1979-82

--U--Umfress, Jeff ................................. 1985--88Underwood, Terry............................1981-82Undland, Ted ........................................ 1965

--V--Vaesau, Pete .................................... 2008-09Valone, Matt ...................................1991-94Van Buskirk, Dan .................................. 1971Van Ness, Kyle .........................2008-PresentVan Poppel, Phil ................................... 1976Vance, Kareem ................................1998-99Varnado, Walter...............................1939-41Vaughn, Joseph ...............................1988-90Vaughn, Paul ........................................ 2006Vaughn, Scott ..................................1995-97Venuti, C.M. ....................................1927-28Verson, Joe ........................................... 1967Verucchi, Keith ................................1992-93Verucchi, Ken ..................................1991-92Vetrano, Alexander ............................... 1946Vicknair, Clerfet ...............................1955-56Vidrine, David ....................................... 1988Vincent, Mike ..................................1964-65Vowell, Todd ......................................... 1996

--W--Wade, Broughton ............................1928-30Wade, Buddy ...................................1965-67Wade, Clifton ..................................1935-41Wade, Dairy.......................................... 1949Wade, Jimmy ....................................... 1958Wade, John .....................................1946-48Wade, Robert ....................................... 1939Waggoner, Sam .................................... 1973

Wairen, Jimmy ................................1963-65Walker, Bryan ..................................2002-03Walker, Curtis ....................................... 1967Walker, Edward .................................... 1974Walker, George ................................1976-79Walker, Greg ....................................1989-93Walker, Hugh...................................1974-77Walker, Hugh Ellis................................. 1949Walker, Jimmy .................................1931-32Walker, Kahri ........................................ 1995Walker, Keith ...................................2001-02Walker, L.W. ......................................... 1940Walker, Matt....................................1997-99Walker, Pat ................................. 1999, 2000Walker, Rick .....................................1997-98Walker, Sparky ..................................... 1968Wallace, H.H. ...................................1927-28Wallace, Kyle ........................................ 2002Wallace, Michael .........................2005-2006Waller, Bobby ....................................... 1971Wallin, Quincy .................................2008-09Walls, Jeff ............................................. 1999Walters, Alan ...........................2008-PresentWalters, Darrell ...............................1962-63Walters, Morris ................................1982-83Walters, Terrell ..................................... 2006Ward, Don .......................................1959-60Ward, Fred .......................................1987-90Ward, Robert M. ................................... 1928Ward, Roy ........................................1935-36Ward, Theron ...................................1988-91Warnock, Rabb ................................1964-66Warren, Keith ..................................1981-82Washington, Jamie .........................2000-01Waters, J.J. ......................................1992-93Watson, Cecil ........................................ 1947Watson, Chester ..............................1939-41Watson, Otis ....................................1949-50Watson, Willie ...................................... 1953Watson, Willie Fred .............................. 1956Watts, Keith ....................................1994-96Watts, Robert ..............................2006-2009Weathers, Max ................................2000-01Weaver, Jeremy ...............................2001-03Weaver, John ...................................2002-03Webb, Gerald ....................................... 1970Webb, Jimmy ..................................1980-82Webb, Woody ..................................1969-70Weber, Eric .................................... 1993--97Wedgeworth, Burton ........................... 1969Wedgeworth, Scott .........................1990-91Weeks, Dan .......................................... 1948Welford, Jason .................................1992-93Wells, Ernie .....................................1966-69Wells, John ........................................... 1971Wells, Norman.................................1955-56Wesley, Joseph ..................................... 1977West, Bruce .......................................... 1973Weston, Wayne ...............................1983-86Whigham, Richard ........................ 1988--91Whitaker, Roy ....................................... 1965White, Cyril......................................1935-38

White, Jo Jo .......................................... 1972White, Lynn .....................................1967-68White, Randy ....................................... 1976Whitehead, Joe ...............................1980-82Whites, Jack ....................................1951-54Whitfield, Kenny .............................2008-09Whittey, Troy ...................................2008-09Whittington, W.L. ............................1962-63Wiggins, Jamarcus ......................2004-2007Wiley, Dwight....................................... 1965Wiley, Sidney........................................ 1976Wilkerson, George ...........................1949-51Wilkerson, Robert ...........................1957-58Wilkerson, Clarence .........................1952-53Wilkinson, J.K. ...................................... 1926Wilkinson, John .................................... 1969Williams, A.C. ..................................1937-38Williams, Aaron .................................... 2007Williams, Bill ........................................ 1952Williams, Brian ................................1994-97Williams, Boyd ................................1968-69Williams, Carl ....................................... 1979Williams, Curtis .................................... 1986Williams, Danny ..............................1964-66Williams, Donyelle ..........................2001-03Williams, Dexter ..............................1992-93Williams, Garrett .....................2007-PresentWilliams, Gerald ................................... 1951Williams, Harold ..............................1936-37Williams, Jerome .............................1994-95Williams, Jerry ................................1952-54Williams, Joac .............................2005-2006Williams, John ...................................... 1981Williams, John ...................................... 1986Williams, Johnny .............................1986-87Williams, Jimmy ..............................1974-75Williams, Keith ................................1983-86Williams, Michael ............................1989-90Williams, Robert .............................1978-79Williams, Sammie ...........................1995-96Williams, Tommy .................................. 1982Williamson, Johnny .............................. 1925Willis, Leon ......................................1998-99Wilson, Cory ....................................1998-99Wilson, Dedrick .................................... 2007Wilson, Doug ........................................ 1958Wilson, Elmer ....................................... 1957Wilson, George ................................1939-40Wilson, Herbert ...............................1941-47Wilson, J.C. ......................................1937-38Wilson, Jimmy .................................1987-90Wilson, Justin ..................................2002-03Wilson, Mack ...................................1978-81Wilson, Thomas ...............................1947-48Wiltshire, Tony .................................1966-67Wingate, Shane .................................... 1994Winkworth, Paul .............................1986-87Winners, Reggie ................................... 2001Witherington, Mark.............................. 1986Witson, Clyde ....................................... 1949Wixon, Bob ........................................... 1973Wiygul, F.G. .....................................1973-74

Wood, Jody .....................................1978-81Wood, John .....................................1984-87Wood, Larry.....................................1961-63Woodall, Claude ..............................1949-51Woodard, James ..............................1972-73Woods, Jason ..................................1997-99Woodson, Tommy ............................1973-76Worsham, Mark ...............................1983-84Wraggs, Juston ................................2008-09Wren, Leabert G. .............................1928-29Wright, Bo ............................................ 1980Wright, Dave ...................................1968-69Wright, James .................................1989-90Wright, Tim .....................................1978-79Wroten, Bobby ................................1956-57Wyatt, Kent .......................................... 1952Wynn, Frank ......................................... 1939

--Y--Yandall, Phillip ........................ 2009-PresentYarbrough, Bob ...............................1983-84Yarbrough, Steve .................................. 1976Yeates, David ...................................2002-03Youman, Harold ................................... 1941Younce, Anthony .............................1981-82Young, Frank ........................................ 1948Young, James ....................................... 1941Young, Marcus ...................................... 1999Young, Michael..................................... 1993Young, Robert .............................2003-2006Young, Ronnie .................................1989-91Young, Thames ..................................... 1958Young, Thomas ..................................... 1960Young, Tony .....................................1990-93

--Z--Zanders, Michael .............................1984-90Ziegler, Bruce ..................................1962-63Zybdniewski, Jake .......................2004-2006


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DELTA STATE 17 @ TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 28 August 29, 2009 • Javalena Stadium • Kingsville, Texas • 6 p.m.

Delta State 14 3 0 0 17 Record: (0-1)Texas A&M-Kingsville 0 9 6 13 28 Record: (1-0)

STATISTICS DSU TAMUKFIRST DOWNS 11 26RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-80 43-200PASSING YDS (NET) 154 306Passes Att-Comp-Int 32-13-1 38-22-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 58-234 81-506Fumble Returns-Yards 1-25 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-8 7-76Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-101 3-63Interception Returns-Yards 2-55 1-7Punts (Number-Avg) 10-34.9 3-31.3Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-3Penalties-Yards 7-46 13-102Possession Time 23:04 36:56Third-Down Conversions 6 of 16 10 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-2 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 13-59; Garrett DeWitt 5-20; Zak Mikel 1-6; Todd Bradford 1-3; Eric John-son 1-0; Rafael Mitchell 5-minus 8. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Joe Williams 14-80; Billy Garza 13-58; Connell Davis 4-23; Jon Woodson 6-19; Ryan Lincoln 2-8; Damian Couthren 2-6; E.J. LeBlanc 1-5; Darryl Malone 1-1.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 13-32-1-154. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Billy Garza 22-38-2-306.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 3-22; Eldred King 2-56; Rafael Mitchell 2-32; Damoyn Carroll 2-12; Derek Freeman 2-11; Ray Chisolm 1-15; Xavier Rambo 1-6. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Ryan Lincoln 9-140; Dar-ryl Malone 4-56; Damian Couthren 4-40; Connell Davis 2-54; E.J. LeBlanc 2-9; Jon Woodson 1-7.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Delta State-Christian Graham 1-55; Taeao Fagalele 1-0. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Jeff Edwards 1-7.

FUMBLES: Delta State-None. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Billy Garza 1-1; Jon Woodson 1-1; E.J. LeBlanc 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Delta State-Jacob Murphy 0-1; Rickey Grant 0-1. Texas A&M-Kingsville-None.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Troy Whittey 5-2; Dex Hicks-Green 4-3; Byron Davenport 4-2; Quincy Wallin 4-1; Robert Hogan 4-1; Katlan French 4-1; Robert Watts 3-2; Justin Edwards 2-3; Hollan Fiu 2-3; Chad Taylor 3-1; Eljae Faoagali 2-2; Vernon Saffold 2-2; Jacob Murphy 1-3; James Smith 3-0; Jesse Peddyfoot 0-3. TexasA&M-Kingsville-Corey Robertson 6-2; Arlen Childress 1-7; Jeff Edwards 0-6; Eric John 3-2; Stuart Moffitt 2-3; Derrick Thomas 3-1; Saddler-McQueen 1-3; John Reeves 0-4; Matt Romig 2-1; Marc Kinney 2-1; Marcus Sanders 1-2; DeIra Glover 1-2. SCORING SUMMARY1st 07:09 DSU Byron Davenport 25 yd fumble recovery (Dean kick), , DSU 7 - TAMUK 0

05:45 DSU Christian Graham 55 yd INT return (Dean kick), , DSU 14 - TAMUK 0

2nd 06:42 TAMUK Christian Brom 24 yd field goal, 7-33 2:56, DSU 14 - TAMUK 3

03:57 TAMUK Joe Williams 2 yd run (Morris pass failed), 4-36 1:12, DSU 14 - TAMUK 9

00:00 DSU Matt Dean 36 yd field goal, 4-48 0:36, DSU 17 - TAMUK 9

3rd 06:27 TAMUK Joe Williams 1 yd run (Garza pass failed), 8-26 3:59, DSU 17 - TAMUK 15

4th 09:57 TAMUK C.Davis 47 yd pass from Garza (pass failed), 8-89 3:18, DSU 17 - TAMUK 21

00:39 TAMUK Joe Williams 9 yd run ( Brom kick), 11-83 5:58, DSU 17 - TAMUK 28

DELTA STATE 48 @ ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 3September 12, 2009 • Convoy Leslie Stadium • Monticello, Ark.• 6 p.m.

Delta State 7 14 7 14 42 Record: (1-1)Arkansas-Monticello 0 3 0 0 3 Record: (1-2)

STATISTICS DSU UAMFIRST DOWNS 35 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 50-281 32-123PASSING YDS (NET) 355 182Passes Att-Comp-Int 34-25-2 36-23-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 84-636 68-305Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-8 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-50 7-99Interception Returns-Yards 1-50 2-30Punts (Number-Avg) 0-0.0 6-38.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 8-68 8-79Possession Time 32:45 27:15Third-Down Conversions 7 of 11 3 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 3 0 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 5-8 1-1Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-10 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Delta State-Eric Johnson 7-62; Mark Slorp 6-48; Zak Mikel 5-46; Darnell Taylor 7-44; Trevar Deed 11-41; Garrett DeWitt 5-20; Todd Bradford 4-14; Rafael Mitchell 3-5; Matt Forester 1-3; TEAM 1-minus 2. Arkansas-Monticello-Scott Buisson 16-90; Johnny Polite 9-33; Spen. Garrison 2-10; Joe Accelus 3-3.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 24-33-2-339; Mark Slorp 1-1-0-16. Arkansas-Monticello-Scott Buisson 21-33-1-171; Casey Cathcart 1-2-0-7; Derek Jambon 1-1-0-4.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 7-126; Ray Chisolm 5-61; Rafael Mitchell 5-44; Xavier Rambo 3-52; Eldred King 2-43; Derek Freeman 2-13; Todd Bradford 1-16. Arkansas-Monticello-Jywin Ceaser 9-79; Joseph Lockwood 4-56; Spen. Garrison 4-22; Nate Jones 1-10; Jaleel Harris 1-9; Casey Cathcart 1-4; Charles Spann 1-4; Johnny Polite 1-2; Glendon Glaspie 1-minus 4.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Delta State-Taeao Fagalele 1-50. Arkansas-Monticello-Marcus VanBuren 1-30; Quenton Arnett 1-0.

FUMBLES: Delta State-Trevar Deed 1-1. Arkansas-Monticello-Spen. Garrison 1-1; TEAM 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Delta State-Dex Hicks-Green 1-0; Kenny Whitfield 1-0. Arkansas-Monticello-None.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Dex Hicks-Green 9-1; Taeao Fagalele 5-0; Katlan French 4-1; Byron Davenport 4-1; Justin Edwards 2-2; Jesse Peddyfoot 3-0; Quincy Wallin 3-0; Chad Taylor 3-0; Robert Hogan 2-1; Robert Watts 2-0; Troy Whittey 2-0; Kenny Whitfield 1-1; Jeremy Ruff 1-1. Arkansas-Monticello-Carlton Johnson 7-8; James Jackson 7-5; Jeremy Brown 3-7; Mich. Servantes 3-6; Keith Brown 5-2; Quenton Arnett 3-4; LarryLivers 3-3; Stephen Harris 2-4; Justin Downs 3-2.

SCORING SUMMARY1st 09:56 DSU Todd Bradford 16 yd pass from G.DeWitt (Dean kick), 4-29 1:24, DSU 7 - UAM 0

2nd 09:22 DSU Zak Mikel 7 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 14-80 5:33, DSU 14 - UAM 0

05:09 UAM Joe Lamoureux 40 yd field goal, 11-50 4:06, DSU 14 - UAM 3

00:10 DSU Trevar Deed 48 yd pass from G.DeWitt (Dean kick), 1-33 0:17, DSU 21 - UAM 3

3rd 12:29 DSU Trevar Deed 2 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 2-40 0:18, DSU 28 - UAM 3

4th 08:21 DSU Todd Bradford 3 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 8-74 3:38, DSU 35 - UAM 3

02:48 DSU Zak Mikel 12 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 9-91 3:36, DSU 42 - UAM 3

HARDING 10 @ DELTA STATE 48 • Pig Pickin’ September 19, 2009 • Parker Field-McCool Stadium • Cleveland • 6 p.m.

Harding 3 0 7 0 10 Record: (2-2,0-1)Delta State 17 21 0 10 48 Record: (2-1,1-0)

STATISTICS DSU HUFIRST DOWNS 14 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 21-5 43-196PASSING YDS (NET) 281 331Passes Att-Comp-Int 52-32-2 34-21-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 73-286 77-527Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-6 3-37Kickoff Returns-Yards 9-188 2-23Interception Returns-Yards 2-31 2-17Punts (Number-Avg) 6-34.3 4-40.2Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 8-39 11-83Possession Time 28:57 31:03Third-Down Conversions 3 of 17 5 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 5 2 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 6-6Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-4 5-29

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Harding-Jeremy Holt 4-6; Kris Wildman 1-6; Dominic Blood 4-2; Kale Gelles 1-2; Terrence Davis 1-1; Chaz Rogers 3-minus 1; Josh Powell 6-minus 5; Zach Tribble 1-minus 6. Delta State-Trevar Deed 11-75; Todd Bradford 1-33; Darnell Taylor 10-31; Rafael Mitchell 3-27; Eric Johnson 4-21; Matt Forester 4-7.

PASSING: Harding-Josh Powell 27-45-2-256; Zach Tribble 5-7-0-25. Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 21-33-1-331; Mark Slorp 0-1-1-0.

RECEIVING: Harding-Jeremy Holt 7-27; Zac Ross 5-38; Dominic Blood 4-26; Kurt Adams 3-63; Terrence Davis 3-47; Kale Gelles 3-37; Jordan Watson 3-16; Cade Caton 2-18; Daniel Phipps 1-13; Kyle Young 1-minus 4. Delta State-Trevar Deed 5-117; Rafael Mitchell 4-104; Eric Johnson 3-48; Damoyn Carroll 3-31; Xavier Rambo 2-17; Todd Bradford 2-13; Derek Freeman 1-2; Eldred King 1-minus 1.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Harding-Josh Jones 1-31; Luke Tribble 1-0. Delta State-KatlanFrench 1-17; Dominique Davenport 1-0.

FUMBLES: Harding-Eddie Russ, Jr. 1-0; Zac Ross 1-0. Delta State-Matt Forester 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Harding-Keenan Kitchen 1-0. Delta State-Rickey Grant 1-1; Justin Halas 2-0; James Mooney 0-1; Dex Hicks-Green 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Harding-Josh Jones 6-5; John Ikahihifo 3-4; Luke Tribble 2-5; Jasper Bodiford 5-1; Steve Hudson 2-4; J. Blanchard 2-4; Josh Aldridge 2-3; Keenan Kitchen 2-3; Jason Thomasson 2-3; Braden Rubey 0-5; Pete Richardson 2-2. Delta State-Byron Davenport 3-5; Taeao Fagalele 3-3; Dex Hicks-Green 3-3; Robert Watts 2-4; Hollan Fiu 4-1; Garrett Williams 1-4; Justin Edwards 3-1; Katlan French 2-2; Jesse Peddyfoot 1-3; Christian Graham 3-0; Justin Halas 2-1 SCORING SUMMARY1st 07:44 DSU Matt Dean 31 yd field goal, , HU 0 - DSU 3

06:17 DSU Eric Johnson 13 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), , HU 0 - DSU 10

02:38 HU M. Canterbury 36 yd field goal, , HU 3 - DSU 10

01:50 DSU Rafael Mitchell 75 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), , HU 3 - DSU 17

2nd 09:41 DSU Damoyn Carroll 15 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), , HU 3 - DSU 24

04:17 DSU Trevar Deed 9 yd run (Matt Dean kick), , HU 3 - DSU 31

00:46 DSU Trevar Deed 70 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), , HU 3 - DSU 38

3rd 02:20 HU Terrence Davis 45 yd pass from Josh Powell (M. Canterbury kick), , HU 10 - DSU 38

4th 08:46 DSU Matt Dean 24 yd field goal, , HU 10 - DSU 41

02:23 DSU Eric Johnson 4 yd run (Matt Dean kick), , HU 10 - DSU 48


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DELTA STATE 14 @ OUACHITA BAPTIST 38 September 26, 2009 • A.U. Williams Field • Arkadelphia, Ark.• 7 p.m.

Delta State 0 7 0 7 14 Record: (2-2,1-1)Ouachita Baptist 7 10 7 14 38 Record: (4-0,3-0)

STATISTICS DSU OBUFIRST DOWNS 10 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-68 57-230PASSING YDS (NET) 160 179Passes Att-Comp-Int 31-14-1 25-16-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 57-228 82-409Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-10 2-11Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-108 2-65Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 8-42.2 6-37.5Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 4-30 3-20Possession Time 22:35 37:25Third-Down Conversions 1 of 13 10 of 19Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 3 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 6-7Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 7-47

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 7-97; Darnell Taylor 6-14; Rafael Mitchell 2-5; Zak Mikel 1-1; Todd Bradford 1-0; Garrett DeWitt 9-minus 49. Ouachita Baptist-KJ Johnson 31-116; Jeremy Young 3-39; D. Collier 10-35; Eli Cranor 11-35; Jaime Harris 1-9; Josh Langley 1-minus 4.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 14-31-1-160. Ouachita Baptist-Eli Cranor 16-25-0-179.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 5-63; Eldred King 4-74; Xavier Rambo 3-20; Todd Bradford 1-4; Rafael Mitchell 1-minus 1. Ouachita Baptist-Jeremy Young 12-151; Clinton Dewitt 3-18; Peyton Tolliver 1-10.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Delta State-None. Ouachita Baptist-Clayton Goree 1-0.

FUMBLES: Delta State-None. Ouachita Baptist-Jaime Harris 1-0; Eli Cranor 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Delta State-None. Ouachita Baptist-Taurus Williams 2-1; Bryan Church 1-1; Sam Dunnam 0-1; Jamario Winters 1-0; Blake Burkett 0-1; Brady King 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Dex Hicks-Green 11-7; Robert Watts 7-4; Troy Whittey 5-1; Garrett Williams 3-2; Katlan French 4-0; Justin Halas 2-1; Vernon Saffold 2-1; Jesse Peddyfoot 2-1; Matt Melton 1-2; Kenny Whitfield 0-3; Jacob Murphy 2-0. Ouachita Baptist-Blake Burkett 4-3; Denszell Brown 3-2; Bryan Church 2-3; A.J. Williams 2-3; Tyler George 0-5; Taurus Williams 2-2; G. Gilbert 2-1; Chad Emmons 2-1.

SCORING SUMMARY1st 09:20 OBU KJ Johnson 1 yd run (Jason Fowler kick), 10-56 4:13, DSU 0 - OBU 7

2nd 13:20 OBU Jason Fowler 30 yd field goal, 12-60 5:13, DSU 0 - OBU 10

05:36 OBU D. Collier 18 yd run (Jason Fowler kick), 8-82 3:33, DSU 0 - OBU 17

05:01 DSU Eldred King 54 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Dean kick), 2-79 0:29, DSU 7 - OBU 17

3rd 12:42 OBU KJ Johnson 12 yd run (Jason Fowler kick), 1-12 0:07, DSU 7 - OBU 24

4th 13:37 OBU Jaime Harris 9 yd run (Jason Fowler kick), 14-78 6:54, DSU 7 - OBU 31

02:10 OBU Jeremy Young 10 yd run (Jason Fowler kick), 3-11 0:23, DSU 7 - OBU 38

00:11 DSU Trevar Deed 3 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 8-52 1:23, DSU 14 - OBU 38

VALDOSTA STATE 23 @ DELTA STATE 31October 1, 2009 • Parker Field-McCool Stadium • Cleveland • 7 p.m.

Valdosta State 0 20 3 0 23 Record: (2-3,2-2)Delta State 14 14 3 0 31 Record: (3-2,2-1))

STATISTICS VSU DSUFIRST DOWNS 30 21RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 27-163 41-157PASSING YDS (NET) 316 276Passes Att-Comp-Int 56-34-2 31-23-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 83-479 72-433Fumble Returns-Yards 1-7 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-7Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-93 5-75Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-56Punts (Number-Avg) 2-50.5 2-42.5Fumbles-Lost 2-2 5-3Penalties-Yards 7-64 11-108Possession Time 27:32 32:28Third-Down Conversions 5 of 12 11 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 1 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 1-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-3 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Valdosta State-Kellen Lewis 9-113; Michael Brown 4-21; Ronnye Nelson 7-11; Kody Case 1-8; David Arnold 3-6; Derrick Harris 3-4. Delta State-Trevar Deed 21-84; Garrett DeWitt 6-28; Darnell Taylor 8-26; Matt Forester 1-7; Rafael Mitchell 1-5; Eric Johnson 3-5; Dex Hicks-Green 1-2.

PASSING: Valdosta State-Kellen Lewis 34-56-2-316. Delta State-Garrett DeWitt22-30-0-248; Todd Bradford 1-1-0-28.

RECEIVING: Valdosta State-Cedric Jones 14-127; Kody Case 6-58; R.J. Bastone 5-45; Gerald Ford 4-45; Jackson Dean 3-32; David Arnold 1-7; Ronnye Nelson 1-2. Delta State-Trevar Deed 9-68; Eldred King 6-116; Xavier Rambo 4-26; Eric Johnson2-35; Ray Chisolm 2-31.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Valdosta State-None. Delta State-Justin Halas 1-47; Robert Hogan 1-9.

FUMBLES: Valdosta State-Ronnye Nelson 1-1; Kellen Lewis 1-1. Delta State-Trevar Deed 4-2

SACKS (UA-A): Valdosta State-Chauncey DeBose 1-0. Delta State-None.

TACKLES (UA-A): Valdosta State-Josh Wiley 5-5; D. Flanagan 5-5; Carlos Anderson 4-4; Larry Dean 3-5; Dud-ley Spence 4-2; Chauncey DeBose 3-2; Ratu Rabelo 2-3; Josh Stephens 2-2; Devin Cannon 1-3; Kier Moore 1-2; Tommie Duhart 1-2; Sean Weathers 0-3; Matt Pierce 0-3; Alex Webster 2-0. Delta State-Dex Hicks-Green 6-14; Quincy Wallin 5-3; Hollan Fiu 1-7; Eljae Faoagali 3-4; Garrett Williams 2-5; Byron Davenport 5-1; Dominique Davenport 2-4; Robert Watts 1-5.

SCORING SUMMARY1st 09:55 DSU Eldred King 49 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Dean kick), 9-80 4:09, VSU 0 - DSU 7

02:07 DSU Trevar Deed 6 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 10-75 4:20, VSU 0 - DSU 14

2nd 11:24 DSU Justin Halas 47 yd interception return (Matt Dean kick), , VSU 0 - DSU 21

08:46 VSU R.J. Bastone 18 yd pass from K.Lewis (Kraemer kick), 10-76 2:31, VSU 7 - DSU 21

08:29 DSU Trevar Deed 30 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 1-45 0:10, VSU 7 - DSU 28

05:24 VSU Kody Case 25 yd pass from K.Lewis (Kraemer kick), 9-81 3:00, VSU 14 - DSU 28

00:51 VSU Justin Kraemer 32 yd field goal, 11-56 3:29, VSU 17 - DSU 28


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DELTA STATE 14 @ WEST ALABAMA 34October 10, 2009 • Tigers Stadium • Livingston, Ala.• 6 p.m.

Delta State 0 0 0 14 14 Record: (3-3,2-2)West Alabama 17 10 0 7 34 Record: (4-3,2-2)

STATISTICS DSU UWAFIRST DOWNS 26 23RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-123 40-140PASSING YDS (NET) 293 156Passes Att-Comp-Int 52-33-4 31-18-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 89-416 71-296Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-9 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-109 2-133Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 4-32Punts (Number-Avg) 3-34.7 6-38.0Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0Penalties-Yards 11-103 2-20Possession Time 31:20 27:56Third-Down Conversions 9 of 19 9 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 4 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-3 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-11 1-3

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 14-61; Eric Johnson 6-27; Garrett DeWitt 14-20; Darnell Taylor 2-8; Zak Mikel 1-7. West Alabama-Roosevelt Ross 14-77; Deon Williams 14-59; Terry Allen 1-4; Dameon Baylor 10-2; TEAM 1-minus 2.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 33-51-4-293; Tyler Caldwell 0-1-0-0. West Alabama-Deon Williams 18-31-0-156.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 10-117; Eldred King 10-69; Todd Bradford 5-48; Xavier Rambo 3-16; Rafael Mitchell 2-15; Derek Freeman 2-14; Ray Chisolm 1-14. West Alabama-Terry Allen 5-55; Eric Mcdonald 4-33; Jason Hawkins 3-36; Gerald Worsham 3-11; Randy Lowery 1-14; Evan Shipp 1-4; Roosevelt Ross 1-3.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: West Alabama-Tariq Ali 2-30; Shontral Ford 1-3;S. Figueroa 1-minus 1.

FUMBLES: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 2-1. West Alabama-Dameon Baylor 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Delta State-Quincy Wallin 1-0. West Alabama-Deon Lacey 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Quincy Wallin 8-1; Byron Davenport 6-0; Robert Hogan 4-1; Dex Hicks-Green 3-2; Jacob Murphy 4-0; Justin Halas 2-2; Troy Whittey 2-2; Eljae Faoagali 2-2; Robert Watts 3-0; Jesse Peddyfoot 2-1; Todd Bradford 2-0; Trevar Deed 2-0; Matt Melton 2-0; Damoyn Carroll 2-0; Kenny Whitfield 1-1. West Alabama-J.D Douglas 13-6; Tariq Ali 5-5; Deon Lacey 7-2; D. Matthews 2-7; Eric Hendricks 4-4; Brandon Walker 3-4; Ricky Bell 2-2; Tavarus Finley 3-0; Shontral Ford 2-1. SCORING SUMMARY1st 14:46 UWA Terry Allen 95 yd kickoff return (Brock Sharp kick), , DSU 0 - UWA 7

10:36 UWA Deon Williams 4 yd run (Brock Sharp kick), 6-45 2:05, DSU 0 - UWA 14

02:39 UWA Brock Sharp 41 yd field goal, 14-69 6:00, DSU 0 - UWA 17

2nd 09:42 UWA Deon Williams 1 yd run (Brock Sharp kick), 16-75 6:20, DSU 0 - UWA 24

00:01 UWA Brock Sharp 24 yd field goal, 8-64 1:25, DSU 0 - UWA 27

4th 10:12 DSU Garrett DeWitt 2 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 15-96 4:32, DSU 7 - UWA 27

07:23 DSU Trevar Deed 50 yd pass from G.DeWitt (Dean kick), 7-59 2:46, DSU 14 - UWA 27

07:15 UWA Randy Lowery 38 yd kickoff return (Brock Sharp kick), , DSU 14 - UWA 34

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DELTA STATE 24 @ NORTH ALABAMA 34 October 15, 2009 • Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, Ala. • 7 p.m.

Delta State 21 3 0 0 24 Record: (3-4,2-3)North Alabama 14 7 0 13 34 Record: (8-0,5-0)

STATISTICS DSU UNAFIRST DOWNS 22 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 35-165 27-183PASSING YDS (NET) 250 213Passes Att-Comp-Int 55-38-1 34-18-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 90-415 61-396Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-84 2-2Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-106 4-96Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-40Punts (Number-Avg) 3-34.0 5-40.0Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 6-60 11-96Possession Time 37:33 22:27Third-Down Conversions 10 of 19 3 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 2-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-20

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 15-122; Garrett DeWitt 9-19; Darnell Taylor 5-17; Eric Johnson 3-6; Todd Bradford 1-1; Zak Mikel 2-0. North Alabama-Tim Hicks 18-180; Jamaal Edwards 1-3; Wes Holland 2-1.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 38-55-1-250. North Alabama-Harrison Beck 18-34-0-213.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 15-115; Xavier Rambo 7-29; Eric Johnson 5-21; Eldred King 4-49; Todd Bradford 3-12; Derek Freeman 2-14; Rafael Mitchell 2-10. North Alabama-T.J. Porter 7-72; Preston Parker 5-45; Mico McSwain 2-73; Antyon Gray 1-14; Charles McClain 1-12; Kenton Thornton 1-2; Hicks 1-minus 5.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Delta State-None. North Alabama-Quinton Andrews 1-40.

FUMBLES: Delta State-Darnell Taylor 1-1; Derek Freeman 1-0; Todd Bradford 1-0. North Alabama-Jamaal Edwards 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Delta State-None. North Alabama-Albert Russell 0-1; Courtney Harris 0-1; Montrell Craft 1-0; Brandon Fanney 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Quincy Wallin 3-5; Dominique Davenport 2-4; Justin Edwards 3-2; Jesse Peddyfoot 1-4; Troy Whittey 1-4; Robert Watts 3-1; Robert Hogan 2-2; Justin Halas 1-2; Jacob Murphy 1-2; Damoyn Carroll 0-3; Garrett Williams 0-2; Dex Hicks-Green 0-2. North Alabama-Quinton Andrews 12-6; Mike Johnson 7-9; J.J. Johnson 2-7; Montrell Craft 3-5; Jason Tate 4-3; Nicholas Walker 3-3; Courtney Harris 1-3; Brandon Fanney 3-0.

SCORING SUMMARY1st 14:25 UNA Tim Hicks 39 yd run (Kenny Spencer kick), 3-68 0:35, DSU 0 - UNA 7

07:42 DSU Trevar Deed 1 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 16-76 6:43, DSU 7 - UNA 7

05:49 DSU Trevar Deed 2 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 2-2 0:42, DSU 14 - UNA 7

04:41 UNA Mico McSwain 56 yd pass from H.Beck (Spencer kick), 3-77 1:08, DSU 14 - UNA 14

02:07 DSU Derek Freeman 0 yd fumble recovery (Matt Dean kick), 6-63 2:34, DSU 21 - UNA 14

2nd 08:26 DSU Matt Dean 25 yd field goal, 11-88 5:09, DSU 24 - UNA 14

04:17 UNA T.J. Porter 7 yd pass from Beck (Kenny Spencer kick), 5-29 1:52, DSU 24 - UNA 21

4th 12:13 UNA T.J. Porter 5 yd pass from Beck (Kenny Spencer kick), 10-70 3:18, DSU 24 - UNA 28

10:04 UNA Quinton Andrews 40 yd interception return (Spencer kick failed), , DSU 24 - UNA 34

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS 3 @ DELTA STATE 10 October 24, 2009 • Parker Field-McCool Stadium • Cleveland • 3 p.m.

Southern Arkansas 0 3 0 0 3 Record: (2-6,2-5)Delta State 0 7 3 0 10 Record: (4-4,3-3)

STATISTICS SAU DSUFIRST DOWNS 17 19RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 30-42 45-157PASSING YDS (NET) 181 150Passes Att-Comp-Int 40-17-3 29-14-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 70-223 74-307Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 3-72 1-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-37 2-34Interception Returns-Yards 1-12 3-28Punts (Number-Avg) 6-37.3 7-35.6Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 5-79 9-47Possession Time 31:30 28:30Third-Down Conversions 7 of 17 8 of 19Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-3 1-2Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-8 3-25

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Southern Arkansas-A.J. Jones 10-32; Chris Metcalf 9-20; TEAM 1-1; Quintin Porter 5-minus 3; Austin Civita 5-minus 8. Delta State-Trevar Deed 21-95; Zak Mikel 8-33; Eric Johnson 4-10; Darnell Taylor 3-10; Derek Freeman 1-5; Garrett DeWitt 7-4; TEAM 1-0.

PASSING: Southern Arkansas-Austin Civita 17-40-3-181. Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 13-24-1-143; Zak Mikel 1-5-0-7.

RECEIVING: Southern Arkansas-Raphyael Tyson 4-46; Isaac Marrufo 3-53; Ryan McCombie 3-20; Travarus Brown 2-14; A.J. Jones 1-16; T. Weatherspoon 1-15; Josh Proffit 1-13; Rodney Brown 1-7; I. Roseborough 1-minus 3. Delta State-Trevar Deed 5-25; Eldred King 3-25; Ray Chisolm 2-42; Eric Johnson 2-21.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Southern Arkansas-Don Unamba 1-12. Delta State-Dex Hicks-Green 1-28; Byron Davenport 1-0; Troy Whittey 1-0.

FUMBLES: Southern Arkansas-TEAM 1-1. Delta State-Trevar Deed 1-0; Darnell Taylor 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Southern Arkansas-Cedric Thornton 1-0; Devin Alexander 1-0. Delta State-Justin Halas 0-1; Dex Hicks-Green 1-0; Alan Walters 0-1; Hollan Fiu 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Southern Arkansas-Jon Writt 8-2; Cedric Thornton 7-2; Ben Williams 5-2; Jacolby Stewart 4-3; Devin Alexander 4-1; Daren Lewis 2-3; Ryan Terry 1-4; Simeon Osten 3-1; M. Thornton 3-1; Trent Stevenson 3-1; Matt Comer 3-1. Delta State-Robert Watts 7-6; Dex Hicks-Green 5-8; Hollan Fiu 2-4; Quincy Wallin 1-4; Jacob Murphy 2-2; Troy Whittey 1-3; Matt Melton 0-4; Dominique Davenport 2-1; Byron Daven-port 2-1; Justin Halas 0-3; Kenny Whitfield 0-3; Justin Edwards 1-1; Pete Vaesau 1-0; Tyler Caldwell 1-0;Garrett Williams 1-0; Robert Hogan 1-0; Rickey Grant 1-0; Jeremy Ruff 1-0; Katlan French 1-0; Alan Walters 0-1; Eric Johnson 0-1.

SCORING SUMMARY2nd 14:26 DSU Eric Johnson 21 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Dean kick), 10-80 2:19, SAU 0 - DSU 7

07:12 SAU Noe’ Cuevas 31 yd field goal, 4--4 2:09, SAU 3 - DSU 7

3rd 10:49 DSU Matt Dean 22 yd field goal, 8-45 3:15, SAU 3 - DSU 10

DELTA STATE 23 @ ARKANSAS TECH 35 October 31, 2009 • Buerkle Field • Russellville, Ark.• 4 p.m.

Delta State 0 0 17 6 23 Record: (4-5,3-4)Arkansas Tech 7 14 7 7 35 Record: (7-2,5-2))

STATISTICS DSU ATUFIRST DOWNS 16 32RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-78 42-282PASSING YDS (NET) 244 350Passes Att-Comp-Int 39-22-0 55-27-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-322 97-632Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 3-33 3-7Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-105 4-68Interception Returns-Yards 1-53 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 6-48.7 5-34.2Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 4-40 9-74Possession Time 24:38 35:22Third-Down Conversions 3 of 14 10 of 18Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 2 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-5 3-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-19 1-6

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 16-57; Eric Johnson 4-13; Garrett DeWitt 5-9; Matt Forester 1-minus 1. Arkansas Tech-Nick Graziano 15-196; Tim Childress 21-69; Sch. Franklin 3-12; Cody Burns 2-5; TEAM 1-0.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 22-39-0-244. Arkansas Tech-Nick Graziano 27-54-1-350.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Xavier Rambo 9-111; Trevar Deed 5-62; Eldred King 3-40; Rafael Mitchell 2-15; Ray Chisolm 2-10; Matt Forester 1-6. Arkansas Tech-Frantz Simeon 7-77; Landon Turner 6-71; Rolaundo Wright 4-78; Sch. Franklin 3-49; Whisly Laurent 3-16; Jarrod Martin 2-33; Tim Childress 2-26.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: Delta State-Byron Davenport 1-53. Arkansas Tech-None.

FUMBLES: Delta State-Todd Bradford 1-0. Arkansas Tech-None.

SACKS (UA-A): Delta State-Dex Hicks-Green 1-0; Garrett Williams 1-0. Arkansas Tech-Jamal Johnson 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Hollan Fiu 7-3; Katlan French 5-1; Byron Davenport 4-2; Garrett Williams 4-2; Dex Hicks-Green 4-2; Justin Edwards 5-0; Robert Hogan 4-1; Troy Whittey 4-1; Quincy Wallin 4-1; Robert Watts 4-0; Kenny Whitfield 2-2; Matt Melton 1-3; Damoyn Carroll 1-2; Rafael Mitchell 2-0. Arkansas Tech-Ron. Jackson 6-1; Tario Dansby 6-1; Tony Charles 1-4; Marcus Stiger 4-0; Terrance Boykin 2-2; Brandon Tribble 1-3; D. Davenport 1-3; Adrian Holiday 3-0; Delvin Ellis 2-1; Brandon Wright 2-1; Jamal Johnson 1-2. SCORING SUMMARY1st 09:12 ATU Tim Childress 3 yd run (T. Cockerham kick), 11-90 3:21, DSU 0 - ATU 7

2nd 10:50 ATU Tim Childress 2 yd run (T. Cockerham kick), 14-80 4:30, DSU 0 - ATU 14

00:13 ATU S. Franklin 15 yd pass from Graziano (Cockerham kick), 12-91 2:55, DSU 0 - ATU 21

3rd 12:05 ATU R Wright 20 yd pass from Graziano (T. Cockerham kick), 8-77 2:48, DSU 0 - ATU 28

05:11 DSU Eldred King 30 yd pass from Garrett DeWitt (Dean kick), 8-59 2:37, DSU 7 - ATU 28

03:35 DSU Trevar Deed 5 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 2-45 0:30, DSU 14 - ATU 28

01:06 DSU Matt Dean 34 yd field goal, 4-2 0:46, DSU 17 - ATU 28

4th 09:05 ATU Nick Graziano 82 yd run (T. Cockerham kick), 3-91 1:08, DSU 17 - ATU 35

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WEST GEORGIA 7 @ DELTA STATE 48 November 7, 2009 • Parker Field-McCool Stadium • Cleveland • 7 p.m.

West Georgia 0 7 0 0 7 Record: (1-8,1-6)Delta State 14 14 0 20 48 Record: (4-5,3-4)

STATISTICS UWG DSUFIRST DOWNS 10 27RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-60 61-400PASSING YDS (NET) 130 18Passes Att-Comp-Int 27-10-1 18-10-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 53-190 79-58Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2--1Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-159 2-43Interception Returns-Yards 2-25 1-18Punts (Number-Avg) 7-33.9 2-41.5Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0Penalties-Yards 9-71 9-96Possession Time 25:56 30:49Third-Down Conversions 3 of 15 6 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 3 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-8

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING: West Georgia-Brandon Behenna 4-33; Yusuf Holloway 11-26; Brandon Brown 2-8; Joey Harris 6-5; G. Summerset 1-minus 2; TEAM 1-minus 2; Sean Gray 1-minus8. Delta State-Trevar Deed 31-240; Eric Johnson 12-92; Zak Mikel 12-54; Rafael Mitchell 3-15; Ray Chisolm 1-7; Garrett DeWitt 2-minus 8.

PASSING: West Georgia-Sean Gray 7-15-0-83; Brandon Behenna 3-12-1-47. Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 10-18-2-186.

RECEIVING: West Georgia-Matt O’Brien 3-28; Kevin Myles 2-40; Yusuf Holloway 2-16; Joey Harris 1-25; V.J. Hunt 1-18; Calvin Dennis 1-3. Delta State-Trevar Deed 3-90; Xavier Rambo 2-23; Eldred King 2-10; Ray Chisolm 1-52; Eric Johnson 1-7; Rafael Mitchell 1-4.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICSINTERCEPTIONS: West Georgia-Jenoris Darby 2-25. Delta State-Justin Edwards 1-18.

FUMBLES: West Georgia-Brandon Behenna 1-0. Delta State-Zak Mikel 1-0; Garrett DeWitt 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): West Georgia-None. Delta State-Damoyn Carroll 0-1; Kenny Whitfield 0-1.

TACKLES (UA-A): West Georgia-Jeremy Cook 11-5; Trey Wilborn 3-8; Dontrell Baines 2-6; Kelly Dawsey 4-3; James McGee 3-4; Antoinne Jones 3-2; Jenoris Darby 3-2; Travis Payton 2-3; D. Smith 1-4; Travis Pope 0-5; Will Jones 2-2; Seth Adams 1-3. Delta State-Robert Watts 6-3; Dex Hicks-Green 2-5; Damoyn Carroll 1-3; Byron Davenport 3-0; Justin Edwards 2-1; Katlan French 1-2; Robert Hogan 1-2; Rickey Grant 1-2; Jesse Peddyfoot 0-3; Hollan Fiu 2-0; Eldred King 2-0; Dominique Davenport 1-1; Taeao Fagalele 1-1. SCORING SUMMARY1st 12:28 DSU Trevar Deed 70 yd pass from DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), 5-76 2:32, UWG 0 - DSU 7

08:00 DSU Eric Johnson 16 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 6-37 2:44, UWG 0 - DSU 14

2nd 03:58 DSU Ray Chisolm 52 yd pass from DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), 6-75 2:30, UWG 0 - DSU 21

02:20 UWG Kevin Myles 34 yd pass from Sean Gray (Adi Brkic kick), 4-39 1:27, UWG 7 - DSU 21

00:06 DSU Eldred King 9 yd pass from DeWitt (Matt Dean kick), 8-69 2:08, UWG 7 - DSU 28

4th 12:15 DSU Rafael Mitchell 4 yd run (Matt Dean kick failed), 16-86 7:52, UWG 7 - DSU 34

06:37 DSU Trevar Deed 37 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 5-66 2:36, UWG 7 - DSU 41

00:43 DSU Trevar Deed 5 yd run (Matt Dean kick), 7-49 0:00, UWG 7 - DSU 48

GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE FINAL 2009 STANDINGS CONFERENCE OVERALLTEAM W L PCT PF PA W L PCT PF PA STREAKNorth Alabama 7 1 0.875 329 145 11 2 0.846 513 223 L-1Arkansas Tech 6 2 0.750 336 213 9 2 0.818 465 262 W-6West Alabama 5 3 0.625 230 204 8 5 0.615 401 385 L-1Valdosta State 5 3 0.625 218 187 6 4 0.600 312 224 W-2Ouachita Baptist 4 4 0.500 240 192 6 4 0.600 306 208 W-1Delta State 4 4 0.500 212 184 5 5 0.500 271 215 W-1Arkansas-Monticello 4 4 0.500 189 212 5 6 0.455 235 302 W-1Harding 3 5 0.375 149 250 5 6 0.455 234 339 L-1Henderson State 3 5 0.375 250 232 3 7 0.300 312 313 L-4Southern Arkansas 2 6 0.250 126 210 3 7 0.300 159 273 L-1West Georgia 1 7 0.125 91 341 1 9 0.100 128 406 L-2

ALL-GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE FIRST TEAMOFFENSEQB Nick Graziano Arkansas TechRB Trevar Deed Delta StateRB KJ Johnson Ouachita BaptistWR Frantz Simeon Arkansas TechWR Landon Turner Arkansas TechWR Mico McSwain North AlabamaWR T.J. Porter North AlabamaWR Cedric Jones Valdosta StateTE Jason Hawkins West AlabamaAP Zac Ross HardingC Torrence Wright Arkansas TechG Marc Keppner Henderson StateG Jonathan Weinreich West AlabamaT Brad Latham Delta StateT Calvin Wilson North Alabama

DEFENSEPOS NAME SCHOOLDL Keenan Kitchen HardingDL Montrell Craft North AlabamaDL Jerry McNeil Ouachita BaptistDL Cedric Thornton Southern ArkansasLB Carlton Johnson Arkansas-MonticelloLB Lardester Hicks-Green Delta StateLB Mike Johnson North AlabamaLB Nick Walker North AlabamaLB Clayton Goree Ouachita BaptistLB Larry Dean Valdosta StateLB Tariq Ali West AlabamaDB Robert Watts Delta StateDB Josh Jones HardingDB Quinton Andrews North AlabamaDB Carlos Anderson Valdosta StateDB J.D. Douglas West AlabamaUT Jermaine Blanchard Harding

SPECIAL TEAMSK Kenny Spencer North AlabamaP Will Batson North AlabamaRS Jeremy Young Ouachita BaptistRS Terry Allen West AlabamaBT Jamal Johnson Arkansas Tech

ALL-GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE SECOND TEAMOFFENSEQB Harrison Beck North AlabamaRB Tim Hicks North AlabamaRB Marcus Sims North AlabamaRB Yusuf Holloway West GeorgiaWR Jywin Ceaser Arkansas-MonticelloWR Eldred King Delta StateWR Preston Parker North AlabamaWR Jeremy Young Ouachita BaptistWR Gerald Ford Valdosta StateTE Andy Anderson Henderson StateTE Phillip Supernaw Ouachita BaptistAP Evan Shipp West AlabamaC Brad Parker HardingG Deerick Smith Arkansas TechG Kyle Smith Ouachita BaptistT Chris Warden Arkansas TechT Cory Godbolt Ouachita BaptistT Jared Porter West Alabama

DEFENSEDL Justin Halas Delta StateDL Brandon Fanney North AlabamaDL Bryan Church Ouachita BaptistDL Ryan Terry Southern ArkansasLB Brandon Wright Arkansas TechLB DeAntuan Matthews West AlabamaDB Tario Dansby Arkansas TechDB J.J. Johnson North AlabamaDB Jason Tate North AlabamaDB Chad Daniel North Alabama

SPECIAL TEAMSK Blake Allan Henderson StateP Zach Massingill Southern ArkansasP Jack Fulford Valdosta StateRS Frantz Simeon Arkansas TechRS Zac Ross HardingBT Michael Servantes Ark.-Monticello

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TEAM STATISTICS DSU OPPSCORING 271 215Points Per Game 27.1 21.5FIRST DOWNS 207 214 Rushing 98 79 Passing 97 114 Penalty 12 21RUSHING YARDAGE 1705 1428 Yards gained rushing 1938 1682 Yards lost rushing 233 254 Rushing Attempts 390 345 Average Per Rush 4.4 4.1 Average Per Game 170.5 142.8 TDs Rushing 17 14PASSING YARDAGE 2399 2294 Comp-Att-Int 213-355-14 217-394-12 Average Per Pass 6.8 5.8 Average Per Catch 11.3 10.6 Average Per Game 239.9 229.4 TDs Passing 16 10TOTAL OFFENSE 4104 3722 Total Plays 745 739 Average Per Play 5.5 5.0 Average Per Game 410.4 372.2KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 42-754 46-100PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 17-195 19-17INT RETURNS: #-Yards 12-277 14-177KICK RETURN AVERAGE 18.0 21.8PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 11.5 9.2INT RETURN AVERAGE 23.1 12.6FUMBLES-LOST 17-7 15-9PENALTIES-Yards 80-681 75-644 Average Per Game 68.1 64.4PUNTS-Yards 45-1763 52-1914 Average Per Punt 39.2 36.8 Net punt average 34.4 31.5TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:29 30:083RD-DOWN Conversions 66/158 63/152 3rd-Down Pct 42% 41%4TH-DOWN Conversions 11/25 8/21 4th-Down Pct 44% 38%SACKS BY-Yards 15-104 16-91MISC YARDS 27 7TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 36 27FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 7-14 10-13ON-SIDE KICKS 1-2 0-0RED-zONE SCORES 26-38 68% 25-36 69%RED-zONE TOUCHDOWNS 20-38 53% 16-36 44%PAT-ATTEMPTS 34-35 97% 23-24 96%ATTENDANCE 20997 35243 Games/Avg Per Game 4/5249 6/587 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TotalDelta State 87 83 30 71 271Opponents 48 83 30 54 215

RUSHING GP ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LONG AVG/GTrevar Deed 10 160 980 49 931 5.8 10 81 93.1Eric Johnson 10 44 243 7 236 5.4 2 42 23.6Zak Mikel 10 34 160 9 151 4.4 2 15 15.1Darnell Taylor 7 41 164 14 150 3.7 0 20 21.4Garrett DeWitt 10 64 193 129 64 1.0 1 15 6.4Todd Bradford 10 8 51 0 51 6.4 1 33 5.1Rafael Mitchell 10 17 62 13 49 2.9 1 22 4.9Mark Slorp 2 10 50 5 45 4.5 0 15 22.5Matt Forester 7 7 21 5 16 2.3 0 8 2.3Ray Chisolm 9 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 0.8Derek Freeman 9 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.6Dex Hicks-Green 10 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.2Total 10 390 1938 233 1705 4.4 17 81 170.5Opponents 10 345 1682 254 1428 4.1 14 82 142.8

PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GGarrett DeWitt 10 125.44 210-346-13 60.7 2348 16 75 234.8Zak Mikel 10 31.76 1-5-0 20.0 7 0 7 0.7Mark Slorp 2 17.20 1-2-1 50.0 16 0 16 8.0Todd Bradford 10 335.20 1-1-0 100.0 28 0 28 2.8Tyler Caldwell 8 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 10 123.75 213-355-14 60.0 2399 16 75 239.9Opponents 10 106.27 217-394-12 55.1 2294 10 59 229.4

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GTrevar Deed 10 67 805 12.0 5 70 80.5Eldred King 10 37 481 13.0 4 54 48.1Xavier Rambo 10 34 300 8.8 0 40 30.0Rafael Mitchell 10 20 236 11.8 1 75 23.6Ray Chisolm 9 14 225 16.1 1 52 25.0Eric Johnson 10 13 132 10.2 2 32 13.2Todd Bradford 10 12 93 7.8 1 16 9.3Derek Freeman 9 10 78 7.8 1 24 8.7Damoyn Carroll 10 5 43 8.6 1 15 4.3Matt Forester 7 1 6 6.0 0 6 0.9Total 10 213 2399 11.3 16 75 239.9Opponents 10 217 2294 10.6 10 59 229.4

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdTyler Caldwell 42 1675 39.9 53 2 6 12 0Garrett DeWitt 3 88 29.3 43 0 0 2 0Total 45 1763 39.2 53 2 6 14 0Opponents 52 1914 36.8 52 4 13 16 0

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg BlkMatt Dean 7-14 50.0 3-5 3-4 1-5 0-0 43 2

PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongTodd Bradford 10 133 13.3 0 81Trevar Deed 5 33 6.6 0 10Katlan French 1 -3 -3.0 0 0Rafael Mitchell 1 9 9.0 0 9Ray Chisolm 0 23 0.0 0 23Total 17 195 11.5 0 81Opponents 19 174 9.2 0 45

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD LongByron Davenport 2 53 26.5 0 53Taeao Fagalele 2 50 25.0 0 50Justin Edwards 1 18 18.0 0 18Christian Graham 1 55 55.0 1 55Justin Halas 1 47 47.0 1 47Dex Hicks-Green 1 28 28.0 0 28Katlan French 1 17 17.0 0 17Dominique Davenport 1 0 0.0 0 0Robert Hogan 1 9 9.0 0 9Troy Whittey 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 12 277 23.1 2 55Opponents 14 177 12.6 1 40

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongDarnell Taylor 18 392 21.8 0 41Trevar Deed 9 178 19.8 0 30Eric Johnson 6 60 10.0 0 15Eldred King 5 96 19.2 0 22Casey Cole Carver 1 12 12.0 0 12Matt Forester 1 0 0.0 0 0Jason Donnal 1 11 11.0 0 11Rickey Grant 1 5 5.0 0 5Total 42 754 18.0 0 41Opponents 46 1001 21.8 2 95

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongByron Davenport 1 25 25.0 1 25Total 1 25 25.0 1 25Opponents 1 7 7.0 0 7


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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALLTHE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsTrevar Deed 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 90Matt Dean 0 7-14 34-35 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 55Eric Johnson 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24Eldred King 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24Todd Bradford 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Rafael Mitchell 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Zak Mikel 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Ray Chisolm 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Justin Halas 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Christian Graham 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Garrett DeWitt 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 6Derek Freeman 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Damoyn Carroll 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Byron Davenport 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Total 36 7-14 34-35 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 271Opponents 27 10-13 23-24 0-0 0 0-3 0 0 215

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GGarrett DeWitt 10 410 64 2348 2412 241.2Trevar Deed 10 160 931 0 931 93.1Eric Johnson 10 44 236 0 236 23.6Zak Mikel 10 39 151 7 158 15.8Darnell Taylor 7 41 150 0 150 21.4Todd Bradford 10 9 51 28 79 7.9Mark Slorp 2 12 45 16 61 30.5Rafael Mitchell 10 17 49 0 49 4.9Matt Forester 7 7 16 0 16 2.3Ray Chisolm 9 1 7 0 7 0.8Derek Freeman 9 1 5 0 5 0.6Dex Hicks-Green 10 1 2 0 2 0.2Total 10 745 1705 2399 4104 410.4Opponents 10 739 1428 2294 3722 372.2

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLnTom Santos 47 2657 56.5 1 1 - - -Matt Dean 2 90 45.0 0 0 - - -Tyler Caldwell 1 34 34.0 0 0 - - -Total 50 2781 55.6 1 1 1001 35.2 34Opponents 44 2294 52.1 0 2 754 35.0 35

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GTrevar Deed 10 931 805 33 178 0 1947 194.7Eldred King 10 0 481 0 96 0 577 57.7Darnell Taylor 7 150 0 0 392 0 542 77.4Eric Johnson 10 236 132 0 60 0 428 42.8Xavier Rambo 10 0 300 0 0 0 300 30.0Rafael Mitchell 10 49 236 9 0 0 294 29.4Todd Bradford 10 51 93 133 0 0 277 27.7Ray Chisolm 9 7 225 23 0 0 255 28.3Zak Mikel 10 151 0 0 0 0 151 15.1Derek Freeman 9 5 78 0 0 0 83 9.2Garrett DeWitt 10 64 0 0 0 0 64 6.4Christian Graham 4 0 0 0 0 55 55 13.8Byron Davenport 10 0 0 0 0 53 53 5.3Taeao Fagalele 6 0 0 0 0 50 50 8.3Justin Halas 10 0 0 0 0 47 47 4.7Mark Slorp 2 45 0 0 0 0 45 22.5Damoyn Carroll 10 0 43 0 0 0 43 4.3Dex Hicks-Green 10 2 0 0 0 28 30 3.0Matt Forester 7 16 6 0 0 0 22 3.1Justin Edwards 9 0 0 0 0 18 18 2.0Katlan French 9 0 0 -3 0 17 14 1.6Casey Cole Carver 4 0 0 0 12 0 12 3.0Jason Donnal 9 0 0 0 11 0 11 1.2Robert Hogan 10 0 0 0 0 9 9 0.9Rickey Grant 8 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.6Total 10 1705 2399 195 754 277 5330 533.0Opponents 10 1428 2294 174 1001 177 5074 507.4

FG SEQUENCE Delta State OPPONENTSTexas A&M-Kingsville (36) (24)Arkansas-Monticello 27 (40)Harding (31),(24) (36)Ouachita Baptist 40 (30)Valdosta State (43) (32),(32),(26)West Alabama 47 (41),(24),42North Alabama (25),40,37 -Southern Arkansas (22) (31),25Arkansas Tech 26,(34) -West Georgia 44 37

CB • DOMINIQUE DAVENPORTAll-GSC Candidate

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DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf5 Dex Hicks-Green 10-9 47 47 94 15.0-58 4.0-29 1-28 2 2 1-0 2 . .6 Robert Watts 10-9 38 25 63 6.0-17 . . 4 2 1-0 . . .29 Quincy Wallin 10-6 30 18 48 1.0-11 1.0-11 . 1 . 1-0 1 . .24 Byron Davenport 10-9 32 13 45 1.0-2 . 2-53 8 . 1-25 . . .10 Hollan Fiu 10-3 21 19 40 5.5-17 1.0-9 . 2 1 . . . .27 Troy Whittey 9-7 23 16 39 1.5-4 . 1-0 3 1 . . . .17 Justin Edwards 9-3 20 13 33 1.0-4 . 1-18 1 . . . . .48 Robert Hogan 10-8 21 12 33 3.0-3 . 1-9 6 2 . 1 . .22 Katlan French 9-3 22 8 30 . . 1-17 3 2 . . . .25 Garrett Williams 10-0 14 16 30 3.0-22 1.0-11 . 1 . . 1 . .46 Jesse Peddyfoot 9-6 10 17 27 1.5-2 . . . . 1-0 . . .70 Matt Melton 10-6 6 16 22 4.5-10 . . 1 1 2-0 . 1 .40 Jacob Murphy 9-2 11 11 22 1.5-3 0.5-1 . . 1 1-0 . . .2 Justin Halas 10-9 10 10 20 3.5-15 2.5-14 1-47 . 3 . . . .7 Dominique Davenport 7-6 8 12 20 0.5-1 . 1-0 4 . . . . .45 Kenny Whitfield 10-3 5 15 20 2.5-8 1.5-7 . . 1 . . . .92 Eljae Faoagali 8-5 11 9 20 3.5-6 . . . 1 1-0 2 . .11 Taeao Fagalele 6-0 12 6 18 . . 2-50 1 . . . . .9 Damoyn Carroll 10-3 4 11 15 1.5-6 0.5-4 . 1 . . . . .91 Vernon Saffold 5-1 7 5 12 1.0-1 . . . . . . . .21 Jay Arcilla 10-0 4 4 8 . . . 1 . . . . .99 Rickey Grant 8-0 4 4 8 3.0-13 2.0-11 . 1 . . . . .26 Chad Taylor 5-2 7 1 8 . . . 1 . . . . .3 James Smith 7-0 6 1 7 1.0-2 . . . . . . . .8 Todd Bradford 10-4 3 3 6 . . . . . . . . .20 Jeremy Ruff 8-1 2 4 6 . . . . . . . . .50 Jacob Sesma 5-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .64 Alan Walters 5-0 1 4 5 1.5-8 0.5-4 . . . . . . .4 Rafael Mitchell 10-7 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . .19 Christian Graham 4-0 3 1 4 . . 1-55 1 . . . . .83 Eldred King 10-8 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .23 Ray Chisolm 9-0 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .1 Trevar Deed 10-9 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .69 Juston Wraggs 1-0 1 1 2 1.0-6 . . . . . . . .62 Jason Donnal 9-8 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .81 Matt Forester 7-1 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .88 Derek Freeman 9-1 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .84 Eric Johnson 10-2 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .90 James Mooney 4-0 . 1 1 0.5-3 0.5-3 . . 1 . . . .49 Kevin Hollowell 2-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . Total.......... 10-0 408 336 744 64-222 15-104 12-277 42 18 9-25 8 1 . Opponents...... 10-0 401 412 813 62.0-218 16-91 14-177 35 13 7-7 7 . .


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2010 OPPONENT INFORMATIONLBs • HOLLAN FIU (10) & ROBERT HOGAN (48)2010 All-GSC Candidates

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September 4, 2010 • 4 p.m. • Jackson, Miss. Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium

INSIDE TIGERS FOOTBALL:Location: Jackson, Miss.Web Address: www.jsutigers.comNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Southwestern Athletic Conference Stadium (Capacity): Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (60,492)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Blue and WhiteNickname: TigersEnrollment: 11,800President: Dr. Leslie McElmore (Interim)Athletic Director: Robert L. Braddy, Sr.SID: Wesley PetersonOffice Phone: 601/979-5899Fax Number: 601/979-2000Press Box Phone: 601/979-2274Head Coach: Rick ComegyAlma Mater/Year: MillersvilleOverall Record/Years: 132-72/16thSchool Record/Years: 24-21/4th2009 Record: 3-7 Overall/3-4 SWACOffense: SpreadDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 72/20Starters Returning/Lost: 12/9Series Record: 1-0Last Meeting: 2007 @ JSU: DSU 27 - JSU 15

2010 TIGERS SCHEDULE9.4 DELTA STATE JACKSON, MISS. 4:00 PM 9.11 Tennessee State Memphis, Tenn., 6:00 PM 9.18 Grambling State Grambling, La. 7:00 PM 9.25 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE JACKSON, MISS. 6:00 PM 10.9 ALABAMA A&M JACKSON, MISS. 4:00 PM 10.16 SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY JACKSON, MISS. 6:00 PM 10.23 Texas Southern Houstone, Texas 6:00 PM 10.30 PRAIRE VIEW A&M JACKSON, MISS. 4:00 PM11.6 Alabama State Montgomery, Ala. 7:00 PM 11.13 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Ark. 2:30 PM11.20 ALCORN STATE JACKSON, MISS. 1:00 PM

September 9, 2010 • 7 p.m. • Cleveland, Miss.Parker Field-McCool Stadium [CBS College Sports TV]

INSIDE WONDER BOYS FOOTBALL:Location: Russellville, Arkansas Website: www.atu.eduNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): Buerkle Field (6,000)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Forest Green and Old GoldNickname: Wonder BoysEnrollment: 7,032President: Dr. Robert C. BrownAthletic Director: Steve MullinsSID: Ben GreenbergOffice Phone: 479/968-0645Fax Number: 479/964-0829Press Box Phone: 479/968-0337Head Coach: Steve MullinsAlma Mater/Year: Arkansas-Monticello, 1980Overall Record/Years: 85-54/13thSchool Record/Years: 85-54/13th2009 Record: 9-3 Overall/6-2 GSCOffense: SpreadDefense: 3-4Lettermen Returning/Lost: 45/22Starters Returning/Lost: 10/11Series Record: 10-7Last Meeting: 2009/L, 23-35

2010 WONDER BOYS SCHEDULE9.2 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY THONE STADIUM 7 P.M. 9.9 at Delta State (CBS) Cleveland, Miss. 7 p.m. 9.18 * HENDERSON STATE THONE STADIUM 6 P.M. 9.25 * at Arkansas-Monticello Monticello, Ark. 6 p.m. 10.2 * at North Alabama Florence, Ala. 6 p.m. 10.9 * OUACHITA BAPTIST THONE STADIUM 6 P.M. 10.16 SOUTHERN ARKANSAS (HC) THONE STADIUM 6 P.M. 10.23 * at West Alabama Livingston, Ala. 6 p.m. 10.30 * VALDOSTA STATE THONE STADIUM 2 P.M. 11.6 * at Harding Searcy, Ark. 2 p.m. 11.13 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST THONE STADIUM 2 P.M.

GAME 1 • JACKSON STATE

Rick ComegyHead Coach

Anthony JohnsonCornerback

Wesley PetersonMedia Relations

GAME 2 • ARKANSAS TECH

Steve MullinsHead Coach

Torrence WrightOffensive Tackle

Ben GreenbergSports Information

September 18, 2010 • 1 p.m. • Valdosta, Ga. Bazemore-Hyder Stadium

INSIDE BLAzERS FOOTBALL:Location: Valdosta, GeorgiaWeb Address: www.valdosta.eduNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): Bazemore-Hyder Stadium (10,500)Surface: Field TurfColors: Red and BlackNickname: BlazersEnrollment: 11,800President: Dr. Patrick SchlossAthletic Director: Hern ReinhardSID: Shawn ReedOffice Phone: 229/333-5903Fax Number: 229/333-5972Press Box Phone: 229/245-3779Head Coach: David DeanAlma Mater/Year: Georgia State, 1986Overall Record/Years: 28-8/4thSchool Record/Years: 28-8/4th2009 Record: 6-4 Overall/5-3 GSCOffense: SpreadDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 44/24Starters Returning/Lost: 16/9Series Record: 16-12-1Last Meeting: 2009/W, 31-23

2010 BLAzERS SCHEDULE9.4 WINGATE VALDOSTA, GA 7:00 PM9.11 Newberry Newberry, SC 6:30 pm9.18 DELTA STATE* VALDOSTA, GA 1:00 PM9.25 Southern Arkansas* Magnolia, Ark 7:00 pm10.2 OUACHITA BAPTIST* VALDOSTA, GA 3:00 PM10.14 North Alabama* Florence, Ala 8:00 pm10.23 ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO* VALDOSTA, GA 2:00 PM10.30 Arkansas Tech* Russellville, Ark 3:00 pm11.6 VS. WEST GEORGIA* VALDOSTA, GA 2:00 PM11.11 West Alabama* Livingston, Ala 8:00 pm

GAME 3 • VALDOSTA STATE

David DeanHead Coach

Larry DeanLinebacker

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September 25, 2010 • 6 p.m. • Cleveland, Miss.Parker Field-McCool Stadium [25th annual Pig Pickin’]

INSIDE REDDIES FOOTBALL:Location: Arkadelphia, Arkansas Website: www.hsu.eduNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): Carpenter-Haygood Stadium (9,600)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Red and GrayNickname: ReddiesEnrollment: 3,500President: Dr. Charles WelchAthletic Director: TBASID: Troy MitchellOffice Phone: 870/230-5197Fax Number: 870/230-5408Press Box Phone: 870/464-7799Head Coach: Scott MaxfieldAlma Mater/Year: Louisiana Tech, 1984Overall Record/Years: 55-37/10thSchool Record/Years: 26-25/6th2009 Record: 3-7 Overall/3-5 GSCOffense: Spread MultipleDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 59/12Starters Returning/Lost: 19/3Series Record: 18-4-1Last Meeting: 2007/W, 9-7

2010 REDDIES SCHEDULE8. 26 SE OKLAHOMA ARKADELPHIA, ARK. 7 P.M.9. 4 North Alabama Florence, Ala. 6 p.m.9. 18 *Arkansas Tech Russellville, Ark. 6 p.m.9. 25 *Delta State Cleveland, Miss. 6 p.m.10. 2 *ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO ARKADELPHIA, ARK. 3 P.M.10. 9 *Southern Arkansas Magnolia, Ark. 6 p.m.10. 16 *West Alabama Livingston, Ala. 5 p.m.10. 23 *HARDING (HC) ARKADELPHIA, ARK. 3 P.M.10. 30 *OUACHITA BAPTIST ARKADELPHIA, ARK. 1 P.M.11. 6 South Alabama Mobile, Ala. TBA11. 13 *WEST GEORGIA ARKADELPHIA, ARK. 1 P.M.

September 30, 2010 • 7 p.m. • Cleveland, Miss. Parker Field-McCool Stadium [GSC TV Live]

INSIDE TIGERS FOOTBALL:Location: Livingston, AlabamaWeb Address: www.uwa.eduNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): Tiger Stadium (7,000)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Red and WhiteNickname: TigersEnrollment: 3,584President: Dr. Richard HollandAthletic Director: E.J. BrophySID: Kyle LewisOffice Phone: 205/652-3596Fax Number: 205/652-3600Press Box Phone: 256/283-6441Head Coach: Bobby WallaceAlma Mater/Year: Mississippi State, 1976Overall Record/Years: 120-133-1/23rdSchool Record/Years: 19-26/5th2009 Record: 8-5 Overall/5-3 GSCOffense: SpreadDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 46/24Starters Returning/Lost: 18/16Series Record: 31-20-3Last Meeting: 2009/L, 14-34

2010 TIGERS SCHEDULE8.28 Shorter Demopolis, Ala. 7:00 p.m. 9.2 Arkansas- Monticello Monticello, Ark. 7:00 p.m. 9.18 LAMBUTH LIVINGSTON, ALA. 4:00 P.M. 9.23 WEST GEORGIA LIVINGSTON, ALA. 7:00 P.M. 9.30 Delta State Cleveland, Miss. 7:00 p.m. 10.9 Harding Searcy, Ark. 6:00 p.m. 10.16 HENDERSON STATE (HC) LIVINGSTON, ALA. 5:00 P.M. 10.23 ARKANSAS TECH LIVINGSTON, ALA. 6:00 P.M. 10.30 Southern Arkansas Magnolia, Ark. 2:30 p.m. 11.6 North Alabama Florence, Ala. 6:00 p.m.11.11 VALDOSTA STATE LIVINGSTON, ALA. 7:00 P.M.

GAME 4 • HENDERSON STATE

Scott MaxfieldHead Coach

Nick HardestyQuarterback

Troy MitchellSports Information

GAME 5 • WEST ALABAMA

Bobby WallaceHead Coach

Deon WilliamsQuarterback

Kyle LewisSports Information

GAME 6 • ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO

Gawaine MathewsHead Coach

Scott BuissonQuartrback

Brian RamseySports Information

October 7, 2010 • 7 p.m. • Monticello, Ark. Convoy Leslie “Cotton Boll” Stadium [GSC TV Live]

INSIDE BOLL WEEVILS FOOTBALL:Location: Monticello, ArkansasWeb Address: www.uamsports.comNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): Convoy Leslie Stadium (3,500)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Kelly Green and WhiteNickname: Boll WeevilsEnrollment: 3,186President: Dr. Jack LassiterAthletic Director: Chris RatcliffSID: Brian RamseyOffice Phone: 870/460-1574Fax Number: 870/460-1174Press Box Phone: 870/460-1068 or 1568Head Coach: Gwaine MatthewsAlma Mater/Year: Delta State, 1988Overall Record/Years: 18-36/6thSchool Record/Years: 18-36/6th2009 Record: 5-6 Overall/4-4 GSCOffense: MultipleDefense: 4-2-5Lettermen Returning/Lost: 35/23Starters Returning/Lost: 11/11Series Record: 25-6-0Last Meeting: 2009/W, 42-3

2010 BOLL WEEVILS SCHEDULE9.2 WEST ALABAMA MONTICELLO, ARK. 7:00 PM9.11 Southern University Baton Rouge, Ark. 6:00 PM9.18 Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 7:00 PM9.25 ARKANSAS TECH MONTICELLO, ARK. 6:00 PM10.2 Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark. 3:00 PM10.7 DELTA STATE MONTICELLO, ARK. 7:00 PM10.16 WEST GEORGIA MONTICELLO, ARK. 3:00 PM10.23 Valdosta State Valdosta, Ga. 1:00 PM10.30 Harding Searcy, Ark. 2:00 PM11.6 SOUTHERN ARKANSAS EL DORADO, ARK. 2:00 PM11.11 South Alabama Mobile, Ala. 6:00 PM

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GAME 9 • NORTH ALABAMA

Terry BowdenHead Coach

Chad DanielDefensive Back

Jeff HodgesSports Information

October 28, 2010 • 7 p.m. • Cleveland, Miss.Parker Field-McCool Stadium [GSC TV Live]

INSIDE LIONS FOOTBALL:Location: Florence, AlabamaWeb Address: www.roarlions.comNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf SouthStadium (Capacity): Braly Municipal (14,250)Surface: Natural Grass/Prescription TurfColors: Purple and GoldNickname: LionsEnrollment: 7,300President: Dr. William CaleAthletic Director: Mark LinderSID: Jeff HodgesOffice Phone: 256/765-4595Fax Number: 256/765-4659Press Box Phone: 256/760-6372 and 6373Head Coach: Terry Bowden Alma Mater/Year: West Virginia, 1978Overall Record/Years: 122-55-2/17thSchool Record/Years: 11-2/2nd2009 Record: 11-2 Overall/7-1 GSC ChampionsOffense: SpreadDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 34/32Starters Returning/Lost: 7/15Series Record: 21-29-1Last Meeting: 2009/L, 24-35

2010 LIONS SCHEDULE9.4 HENDERSON STATE FLORENCE, ALA. 6:00 P.M.9.11 Glenville State (W.V.) Glenville, W.V. 6:00 P.M.9.18 SOUTHERN ARKANSAS FLORENCE, ALA. 6:00 P.M.9.25 Lambuth Jackson, Tenn. 1:00 P.M.10.2 ARKANSAS TECH FLORENCE, ALA. 6:00 P.M.10.9 West Georgia Carrollton, Ga. 1:00 P.M.10.14 VALDOSTA STATE FLORENCE, ALA. 7:00 P.M.10.23 Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 1:30 P.M.10.28 Delta State Cleveland, Miss. 7:00 P.M.11.6 WEST ALABAMA FLORENCE, ALA. 6:00 P.M.11.13 Harding Searcy, Ark. 6:00 P.M.

October 16, 2010 • 4 p.m. • Cleveland Parker Field- McCool Stadium [Homecoming]

INSIDE BISONS FOOTBALL:Location: Searcy, ArkansasWeb Address: www.Hardingsports.comNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): First Security Stadium (5,000)Surface: SprintTurfColors: Black and GoldNickname: BisonsEnrollment: 6,500President: Dr. David BurksAthletic Director: Greg HarndenSID: Scott GoodeOffice Phone: 501/279-4363Fax Number: 501/279-4138Press Box Phone: 501/279-4763Head Coach: Ronnie HuckebaAlma Mater/Year: Harding/1978Overall Record/Years: 12-18/4thSchool Record/Years: 12-18/4th2009 Record: 5-6 Overall/3-5 GSCOffense: MultipleDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 39/15Starters Returning/Lost: 16/6Series Record: 8-0-1Last Meeting: 2009/W, 48-10

2010 BISONS SCHEDULE9.4 SOUTHERN ARKANSAS SEARCY, ARK. 6:00 P.M. 9.16 University of West Georgia Carrollton, Ga. 6:00 p.m.9.25 Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, Ark. 7:00 p.m. 10.2 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (PN) SEARCY, ARK. 6:00 P.M.10.9 WEST ALABAMA SEARCY, ARK. 6:00 P.M. 10.16 Delta State University Cleveland, Miss. 4:00 p.m. 10.23 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, Ark. 3:00 p.m. 10.30 ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO SEARCY, ARK. 2:00 P.M. 11.6 ARKANSAS TECH (HC) SEARCY, ARK. 2:00 P.M. 11.13 NORTH ALABAMA SEARCY, ARK. 2:00 P.M.

GAME 7 • HARDING

Ronnie HuckebaHead Coach

Kurt AdamsWide Receiver

Scott GoodeSports Information

October 23, 2010 • 12 p.m. • Carrollton, Ga.Wolves Stadium

INSIDE WOLVES FOOTBALL:Location: Carrollton, GeorgiaWeb Address: www.uwgbraves.comNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): Grisham Stadium (6.500)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Red and BlueNickname: WolvesEnrollment: 3,500President: Dr. Beheruz N. SethnaAthletic Director: Darrell DickeySID: Mitch GrayOffice Phone: 678/839-6542Fax Number: 770/836-6543Press Box Phone: 678/796-2222Head Coach: Darrell DickeyAlma Mater/Year: Tennessee/1978Overall Record/Years: 29-34/6thSchool Record/Years: 1-19/3rd2009 Record: 1-9 Overall/0-8 GSCOffense: MultipleDefense: MultipleLettermen Returning/Lost: 26/24Starters Returning/Lost: 10/15Series Record: 15-7Last Meeting: 2009/W, 48-7

2010 WOLVES SCHEDULE8.28 WINGATE CARROLLTON, GA. 7:00 P.M.9.4 CONCORDIA CARROLLTON, GA. 2:00 P.M.9.16 HARDING CARROLLTON, GA. 7:00 P.M.9.23 West Alabama Livingston, Ala. 8:00 p.m.10.2 SOUTHERN ARKANSAS (HC) CARROLLTON, GA. 2:00 P.M.10.9 NORTH ALABAMA CARROLLTON, GA. 2:00 P.M.10.16 Arkansas-Monticello Monticello, Ark. 4:00 p.m.10.23 DELTA STATE CARROLLTON, GA. 2:00 P,M,11.6 Valdosta State Valdosta, Ga. 2:00 p.m.11.13 Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark. 2:00 p.m.

GAME 8 • WEST GEORGIA

Darrell DickeyHead Coach

Yusuf HollowayRunning Back

Mitch GraySports Information


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November 13, 2009 • 1 p.m. • Jackson, Tenn. Lambuth Field

INSIDE EAGLES FOOTBALL:Location: Jackson, Tenn.Web Address: www.LambuthEagles.comNational Affiliation: NAIA/Division IConference: Mid-South Conference Stadium (Capacity): L.L. Fonville Field (2,000)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Light Blue and WhiteNickname: EaglesEnrollment: 750President: Dr. Jerry IsraelAthletic Director: Ken BrownSID: TBAOffice Phone: 731/425-3231Fax Number: NAPress Box Phone: NAHead Coach: Ron DickersonAlma Mater/Year: NAOverall Record/Years: NASchool Record/Years: NA2009 Record: 12-1/Mid-South Conf. ChampionsOffense: MultipleDefense: MultipleLettermen Returning/Lost: 26/24Starters Returning/Lost: 10/15Series Record: 5-6Last Meeting: 1947/W, 54-6

2010 EAGLES SCHEDULE8.28 SHEPHARD COLLEGE JACKSON, TENN. 1:00 P.M.9.2 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Ark. 3:00 p.m. 9.11 Georgia State Atlanta, Ga. 1:00 p.m.9.18 West Alabama Livingston, Ala. 1:00 p.m.9.25 NORTH ALABAMA JACKSON, TENN. 1:00 P.M.10.2 Harding University Searcy, Ark. 7:00 p.m.10.16 WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH JACKSON, TENN. 1:00 P.M.10.21 Tennessee at Martin Martin, Tenn. 1:00 p.m.10.30 CENTRAL STATE JACKSON, TENN. 1:00 P.M.11.6 EDWARD WATERS JACKSON, TENN. 1:00 P.M.11.13 DELTA STATE JACKSON, TENN. 1:00 P.M.

GAME 11 • LAMBUTH

Ron DickersonHead Coach

Jarrell PickettLinebacker

November 6, 2010 • 1 p.m. • Arkadelphia, Ark.A.U. Williams Field

INSIDE TIGERS FOOTBALL:Location: Arkadelphia, Arkansas Website: www.obu.eduNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South Conference Stadium (Capacity): A.U. Williams (5,600)Surface: Natural GrassColors: Purple and GoldNickname: TigersEnrollment: 1,500President: Dr. Rex HorneAthletic Director: David SharpSID: Alan GreenwoodOffice Phone: 870/245-5186Fax Number: 870/245-5084Press Box Phone: 870/245-5306Head Coach: Todd KnightAlma Mater/Year: Ouachita Baptist, 1986Overall Record/Years: 69-100-2/17thSchool Record/Years: 41-68/11th2009 Record: 6-4 Overall/4-4 GSCOffense: Spread MultipleDefense: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 32/20Starters Returning/Lost: 16/6Series Record: 16-4Last Meeting: 2009/L, 14-38

2010 TIGERS SCHEDULE9.2 TEXAS COLLEGE A.U. WILLIAMS FIELD 7:00 P.M.9.9 Nebraska-Omaha Omaha, Nebraska 7:00 P.M.9. 18 ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO A.U. WILLIAMS FIELD 7:00 P.M.9. 25 HARDING A.U. WILLIAMS FIELD 7:00 P.M.10. 2 Valdosta State Valdosta, Ga. 3:00 p.m.10.9 Arkansas Tech Russellville, Ark. 6:00 p.m.10.23 NORTH ALABAMA A.U. WILLIAMS FIELD 1:00 P.M.10. 30 at Henderson State gscicon Arkadelphia, Ark. (HSU) 1:00 p.m.NOV. 6 DELTA STATE A.U. WILLIAMS FIELD 1:00 P.M.Nov. 13 at Southern Arkansas gscicon Magnolia, Ark. 2:00 p.m.

GAME 10 • OUACHITA BAPTIST

Todd KnightHead Coach

K.J. JohnsonRunning Back

Alan GreenwoodSports Information

TBASports Information

GSC COMPOSITE SCHEDULE

08/26 SE Oklahoma @ HSU 7:00 pm

08/28 Wingate @ UWG 6:00 pm UWA vs. Shorter College 7:00 pm

09/02 UWA @ UAM 7:00 pm Lambuth @ ATU 7:00 pm Texas College @ OBU 7:00 pm

09/04 Concordia (AL) @ UWG 1:00 pm DSU @ Jackson State 4:00 pm SAU @ HU 6:00 pm HSU @ UNA 6:00 pm Wingate @ VSU 6:00 pm

09/09 ATU @ DSU 7:00 pm OBU @ Nebraska-Omaha 7:00 pm

09/11 UNA @ Glenville St. 12:00 pm VSU @ Newberry 5:30 pm UAM @ Southern University 6:00 pm SAU @ Texas State 6:00 pm

09/16 HU @ UWG 6:00 pm

09/18 DSU @ VSU 12:00 pm HSU @ ATU 6:00 pm SAU @ UNA 6:00 pm UAM @ OBU 7:00 pm Lambuth @ UWA 4:00 pm

09/23 UWG @ UWA 7:00 pm

09/25 ATU @ UAM 6:00 pm HSU @ DSU 6:00 pm VSU @ SAU 6:00 pm HU @ OBU 7:00 pm UNA @ Lambuth 1:00 pm

09/30 UWA @ DSU 7:00 pm

10/02 SAU @ UWG (HC) 1:00 pm OBU @ VSU (HC) 2:00 pm UAM @ HSU 3:00 pm ATU @ UNA (HC) 6:00 pm Lambuth @ HU 6:00 pm

10/07 DSU @ UAM 7:00 pm

10/09 UNA @ UWG 1:00 pm OBU @ ATU 6:00 pm UWA @ HU 6:00 pm HSU @ SAU 6:00 pm

10/14 VSU @ UNA 7:00 pm

10/16 UWG @ UAM (HC) 3:00 pm HU @ DSU (HC) 4:00 pm HSU @ UWA (HC) 5:00 pm SAU @ ATU (HC) 6:00 pm

10/23 UAM @ VSU 1:00 pm DSU @ UWG 1:00 pm UNA @ OBU (HC) 1:00 pm HU @ HSU (HC) 3:00 pm ATU @ UWA 6:00 pm

10/28 UNA @ DSU 7:00 pm

10/30 OBU @ HSU 1:00 pm UAM @ HU 2:00 pm VSU @ ATU 2:00 pm UWA @ SAU (HC) 2:30 pm

11/06 DSU @ OBU 1:00 pm UWG @ VSU 1:00 pm ATU @ HU (HC) 2:00 pm UAM vs. SAU 2:00 pm UWA @ UNA 6:00 pm HSU @ South Alabama 4:00 pm

11/11 VSU @ UWA 7:00 pm UAM @ South Alabama 2:00 pm

11/13 UWG @ HSU 1:00 pm UNA @ HU 2:00 pm OBU @ SAU 2:00 pm DSU @ Lambuth 1:00 pm Southwest Baptist @ ATU 2:00 pm

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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE

The GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE (GSC) enters its 36th year of excellence, continuing a tradition of growth and success that has brought it distinction as one of the elite NCAA Division II conferences. With 15 universities in six southeastern states, the GSC is the largest playing Conference in Division II. GSC members feature comprehensive athletic programs that compete for 13 official conference championships: football, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s golf. In 2003, the GSC conducted a provisional championship in women’s golf, which will continue in 2004. We take pride in our 37 National Team Championships in 10 sports and the emphasis on academic success by our coaches and student-athletes. Christian Brothers University joined the list of GSC National Champions in 2002, capturing the Women’s Soccer Championship, the league’s first in soccer. This last year, West Florida won their first men’s tennis championship while Delta State captured their first baseball championship. Originally known as the Mid-South Conference, the GSC was formed by six universities in the summer of 1970: Delta State, Florence State (now North Alabama), Jacksonville State, Livingston (now West Alabama), Tennessee-Martin and Troy State. Due to scheduling problems during the 1970-71 academic year, the only league sport was football. Jacksonville State won the league’s first championship. In 1971, the league changed its name to the GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE, added Southeastern Louisiana (SELA) and Nicholls State (increasing the membership to eight), and opened an office in Hammond, LA. The following year, Mississippi College and Northwestern Louisiana (NWLA, now Northwestern State) were admitted. NELA withdrew to go Division I two years later, followed by SELA and Nicholls State in 1979. The conference continued with seven teams until 1981, when the presidents admitted Valdosta State. West Georgia joined in 1983. Eight years of stability ended in 1991 when Tennessee-Martin and Troy State went Division I, briefly dropping the GSC back to seven members, before the beginning of an expansion resulting in ten new members: Lincoln Memorial (1992-93); Alabama-Huntsville, Henderson State, Central Arkansas and Mississippi University for Women (1993-94); West Florida (1994-95); and Arkansas-Monticello, Arkansas Tech, Montevallo and Southern Arkansas (1995-96). Jacksonville State went Division I at the end of 1992-93. Mississippi College dropped to Division III at the end of 1995-96, and was replaced by Christian Brothers to keep the Conference at 16 schools. In July 2000, the GSC welcomed Harding University and Ouachita Baptist University, making it the largest NCAA conference at any level with 18 schools. The Conference membership decreased to 17 when MUW dropped its athletics program at the end of the 2002-03 season. Former Commissioner Jim McCullough moved the GSC office to its present Birmingham location. The current Commissioner, Nathan (Nate) N. Salant, has been in office since October 1992. He is assisted by Sports Information Director Michael Anderson, Assistant Sports Information Directors Eric SanInocencio, Assistant Sports Information Director Michael Banks and Office Manager Andrea Nguyen. The Supervisors of Officials are Billy Johnson (Football), John Caldwell (Basketball-West) and Mike Murphy (Basketball-East).

THE GSC OFFICE2101 Providence Park • Suite 200

Birmingham, AL 35242Phone: (205) 991-9880 • Fax: (205) 437-0505

CONFERENCE STAFFCommissioner: Nathan N. Salant, Esq.

President: Dr. David Rankin of Southern Arkansas Assistant Commissioner: Michael Anderson

Assistant Information Director: Eric SanInoCencioAssistant Information Director: Michael Banks

Assistant to the Commissioner: Andrea NgyuenDirector of Football Officials: Bill Johnson

Director of Basketball Officials (East): Mike MurphyDirector of Basketball Officials (West): John Caldwell

GSC MEMBER SCHOOLS (14)University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)University of Arkansas-Monticello (UAM)

Arkansas Tech University (ATU)Christian Brothers University (CBU)

Delta State University (DSU) Harding University (HU)

Henderson State University (HSU)University of North Alabama (UNA) Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)

Southern Arkansas University (SAU)Valdosta State University (VSU)

University of West Alabama (UWA)University of West Florida (UWF)

State University of West Georgia (UWG)


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RADIO/TV INFORMATIONGSC-TV LIVECoach Roberts is interviewed by Jim Cavale

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110 Commerce Street • Cleveland, Miss. 38732Ph: (662) 843-9461 • www.clevelandstatebank.com

105 South Court StreetCleveland, Miss. 38732

Ph: (662) 843-2747 www.southgroup.net

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Bolivar Medical Center901 East Sunflower Rd.Cleveland, Miss. 38732

Ph: (662) 846-0061www.bolivarmedical.com

Boyle Lumber Co.Highway 61 South

Boyle, Miss. 38730Ph: (662) 846-5129


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Delta State University sports fans have the opportunity to follow Statesmen and Lady Statesmen athletics statewide on the Statesmen Sports Net-work. Delta State athletic broadcasts went statewide in 2004 and are carried in numerous markets throughout the state and more stations are on the way! DSU will once again be carried locally on Majic 107.5 FM and in Jackson on WJNT 1180 AM. This season SSN will broadcast over 110 regular season and postseason games. This year’s football schedule features all 10 regular season contests and any NCAA postseason action. All Delta State University games will be internet televised on GoStatesmen.com Internet TV as well! To access a full list of games or for more information on the Statesmen Sports Network, please log on to www.GoStatesmen.com.

Matt Jones returns for his ninth season as play-by-play announcer for the Statesmen. The Tuscaloosa, Ala. native came to DSU in 2001 from East Mississippi Community College. Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education/History in 2003 from Delta State University. He received his master’s degree in Sociol-

ogy this past summer. Jones currently directs the Athletic Communications and Marketing Office at DSU. Under this umbrella, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the media relations, Statesmen Sports Network, and athletic marketing offices. He also serves as an adjunct instructor in sociology. Prior to coming to DSU, Jones handled play-by-play duties for the University of Alabama baseball and women’s basketball teams, and served as Sports Director for ClearChannel Radio of Tuscaloosa.

Jimmy Smith returns for his second season as the color analyst/home play-by-play man for the Gridiron Statesmen. The Cleveland, Ohio native is a 2008 graduate of Ohio University. Smith serves as a graduate assistant/Coordina-tor of Multimedia for DSU’s Office of Athletic Com-munications. He also serves as the primary contact

for Statesmen and Lady Statesmen Swimming and Diving, and serves as co-host of DSU’s weekly TV show - “Statesmen Insider” on WXVT.

J.T. Webb will begin his seventh season as an analyst for the Statesmen Sports Network. He has served as an analyst for the Statesmen for the past six years. Webb also serves as the color analyst for Lady Statesmen basketball and handles play-by-play for DSU softball.

The Clarksdale native is a life-long fan/observer of Delta State athlet-ics and is currently pursuing a degree in Sports Information.

LET’S MEET THE STAFF

NEW FEATURES COMING TO STATESMEN SPORTS NET This fall Delta State Athletic Communications and the Statesmen Sports Network will continue to enhance its offerings on www.GoStates-men.com - the official internet home for Statesmen and Lady Statesmen Athletics.

Documents

2010 Statesmen Football Media Guide