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Austin Peay State University Yearbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY ............................................ 2-4President Sherry Hoppe ................................................................... 5Athletics Director Dave Loos ............................................................ 6Head Coach Bill Schmitz .................................................................. 7

Bill Schmitz On... ................................................................... 8Assistants ......................................................................... 9-10

THE 2002 GOVERNORSThe Outlook .............................................................................. 11-13The Returning Players .............................................................. 14-23Newcomers ............................................................................... 23-24APSU OPPONENTS ................................................................. 25-27GOVERNORS HISTORY2001 Governors Statistics ......................................................... 28-292001 Governors Superlatives ........................................................ 30All-Time APSU Records ............................................................ 31-32Govs Individual League, Coaches Honors ..................................... 33All-America Governors ................................................................... 34Academic All-America Governors .................................................. 34Year-by-Year Records .................................................................... 35Year-by-Year Scores ................................................................. 36-37Governors All-Time Coaches Records ........................................... 38Governors Rivalries ....................................................................... 38Governors Lettermen ................................................................ 39-41APSU ATHLETICSSupport Staff ............................................................................. 42-43Staff Directory................................................................................. 44Athletics + Academics = Success ................................................ IBC

2002 QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Clarksville, Tenn. 37044

POPULATION: 100,000

FOUNDED: 1927

ENROLLMENT: 7,200 (approximately)

NICKNAME: Governors

COLORS: Red and white

STADIUM/CAPACITY: Governors (10,000)

SURFACE: Stadia Turf

CONFERENCE: Pioneer

NATIONAL AFFILIATION: NCAA, Division I-AA

PRESIDENT: Dr. Sherry Hoppe

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Dave Loos

ASSISTANT AD/ATHLETIC TRAINER: Chuck Kimmel

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Cheryl Holt

TICKET MANAGER: Debbie Bedell

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: Brad Kirtley

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Bill Schmitz (United States CoastGuard Academy, 1976)

COLLEGIATE RECORD: 32-60 (nine years)

APSU RECORD: 12-41(five years)

FOOTBALL OFFICE PHONE: (931) 221-7905

BEST TIME TO CALL: 10 a.m. – noon

ASSISTANTS: Steve Haywood (Austin Peay, 1998), assistant headcoach, defensive coordinator and linebackers; Charlie Knapke (Col-lege of Wooster, 2000), administrative assistant and running backs;Chris Taylor (Texas-El Paso, 1999); Rod Randolph (SouthwestState, 1993), defensive line; Ryan Sulkowski (Valdosta State, 1999),offensive line.

BASIC DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: 4-3

BASIC OFFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: Pro-style

2001 RECORD: 3-7

LETTERMEN RETURNING: 41 (16 offense, 23 defense, 2 special-ists)

LETTERMEN LOST: 14 (8 offense, 6 defense, 0 specialist)

STARTERS RETURNING: 16 (8 offense, 6 defense, 2 specialists)

STARTERS LOST: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense, 0 specialists)

KEY ATHLETICS TELEPHONE NUMBERS

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT EXCHANGE: (931) 221-7903

FAX MACHINE: (931) 221-7830

FOOTBALL OFFICE: (931) 221-7905

TRAINING ROOM: (931) 221-6110

TICKET OFFICE: (931) 221-7761

SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE: (931) 221-7561

FAX MACHINE: (931) 221-7562

ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENTIntercollegiate athletics at Austin Peay State University aspires toprovide educational and broad-based competitive opportunities atthe NCAA Division I level for eligible male and female student ath-letes. Seeking to maintain a proper balance between athletic andacademic programs, the University is committed to preparing stu-dents for productive, fulfilling and responsible lives. In addition todeveloping individual ability and successful programs, those ath-letic experiences will be instrumental in developing the concepts ofteamwork, sportsmanship, loyalty, self-confidence plus the quali-ties of leadership and discipline. Intercollegiate athletics endeav-ors to provide positive impressions of University activities to a di-versified group of audiences. Austin Peay strives to attract a di-verse and talented group of participants, coaches and administra-tors with a strong commitment to excellence, openness, genderequity and integrity, reflecting a precise adherence to NCAA andconference rules and philosophies. As a result, Austin Peay athlet-ics assumes a major role in assisting University development andfiscal responsibility. The departmental goals and objectives arebased upon its mission as it builds on its traditions, confidently look-ing forward to an exciting and progressive future.

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2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL

Austin Peay State University is a com-munity of learners that strives to providequality education programs and to be asource of knowledge and strength for thecommunity.

As a comprehensive liberal arts uni-versity, Austin Peay creates many op-portunities for students to lead produc-tive, fulfilling and responsible lives.

The University is committed to ex-cellence, integrity, the open exchangeof ideas, caring for each other's welfare,community involvement and an appre-ciation for individual and cultural differ-ences.

Austin Peay is a mid-sized universitywith a dynamic learning environmentthat attracts traditional and non-tradi-tional students from not only the regionbut the state, the nation and the worldas well, enabling it to be a source ofknowledge and strength for the regionand a creative contributor to the global learning community.

CORE CURRICULUMThe undergraduate program is the nucleus of Austin Peay.

The liberal arts core is required of all baccalaureate students.The core provides a broad, multicultural foundation in litera-ture, the arts, history, mathematics and the natural and be-havioral sciences. The core is designed to develop criticalthinking and communication skills and a commitment to learn-ing throughout a lifetime. Students who master the core areexpected to possess the adaptability to succeed and contrib-ute to society both personally and professionally.

STUDENT LIFELife at Austin Peay is

what you want to make it.Here, you can exploreyour academic, socialand career interests in anenvironment that encour-ages you to succeed.

APSU is the desig-nated liberal arts universityamong all public institu-tions in Tennessee. Thatmeans we go out of our wayto provide a rich variety ofactivities—in and out ofclass—that can enhanceyour university experience.

Learning is ourfocus–but having fun is part

of learning, too, and APSU offers lots of good times. Developyour skills, stretch your imagination, show off your talents andget to know people who share your interests in almost 100 stu-dent organizations, include: departmental clubs, honor and pro-fessional organizations, special interest and service groups, re-ligious groups and social organizations. A new student centeris opened in Spring 2002 to heighten those experiences.

From student government to Greek organizations, from thenewspaper staff to community service groups, from competi-tive athletics to career preparation, you'll find your place at APSU.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEAt Austin Peay, our commitment is to challenge your mind,

expand your skills, explore your ideas and prepare you for suc-cess in your chosen field.

APSU is the state's designated liberal arts university, madeup of the College of Arts and Letters, College of Business,College of Graduate Studies, College of Professional Pro-grams and Social Sciences, College of Science and Math-ematics and the School of Technology and Public Manage-ment at Fort Campbell. The School of Education and theSchool of Nursing are part of the College of Professional Pro-grams and Social Sciences.

The University offers about 1,100 courses, including web-based courses, in more than 50 undergraduate degree pro-grams leading to associate (two-year) and bachelor's (four-year) degrees, as well as graduate studies for master's de-grees and the education specialist degree.

APSU has two Centers of Excellence, both recognized as"Accomplished" by the Tennessee Board of Regents for suc-cess in education.

The Center for the Creative Arts, the only program of its

This is Austin Peay State University…

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"NEW HORIZONS"

type in Tennessee, is dedicated to achievement in music, cre-ative writing, visual arts and theatre. The center attracts out-standing national and international talents, enabling you to studywith working artists. It sponsors outstanding activities, includ-ing the Mid-South Jazz Festival, Center Stage summer theatreprogram and The Dimensions New Music Series. APSU alsoprovides you with creative facilities, including the state-of-the-art $9.4 million music/mass communication building.

The Center for Field Biology offers hands-on training in re-search and practical man-agement under the guid-ance of practicing profes-sionals. The Center forField Biology is housed inthe massive $38 millSundquist Science Com-plex, which opened lastfall.

APSU also has fourChairs of Excellence, onein the arts, one in theSchool of Nursing and twoin business. These visitingfaculty positions bring out-standing scholars, artistsand business leaders tocampus to teach andshare their "real-world" knowledge.

FACULTYNobody will have more impact on your college years than

your professors. That's why it's so important to have facultywho are truly dedi-cated to teaching.

Ninety percent ofour faculty hold thehighest degrees intheir fields. APSU,with its "Accom-plished" Centers ofExcellence andChairs of Excel-lence, also attractsdistinguished schol-ars, artists, scien-tists and business

professionals to teach each year.Best of all, the APSU faculty has a long tradition of active

involvement with students. They make themselves availableto consult with students during regular office hours and oftenoutside class and office hours. Plus, many faculty membersvolunteer their time to work with student groups.

THE CAMPUSAustin Peay has been at the center of Clarksville since

1927 when it was established by the Tennessee General As-sembly as Austin Peay Normal School for teachers.

APSU and Clarksville have grown together.APSU achieved university status in 1966, and a close bond

exists between the University and community.Located 40 miles northwest of Nashville at the Tennessee-

Kentucky border,Clarksville is the fifthlargest city in thestate.

Clarksville alsois the birthplace ofGovernor AustinPeay, for whomthe school wasnamed. The mas-cot, appropriately,is the Governor.

Situated just afew minutes walk from Clarksville's downtown, APSU's cam-pus has served as the site for educational institutions since1806. Today, the APSU main campus consists of 65 buildingsand more than 160 acres. The University also maintains a 475-acre teaching farm and a separate facility at Fort Campbell.

The newest building additions to the main campus are: theSundquist Science Complex and the new Morgan UniversityCenter, both opening during the 2001-2002 school year. TheSundquist Complex is one of the South's premier scienceeducation facilities and represents the largest capital appro-priation ever in Tennessee for a single classroom building.The new Morgan University Center is located in the heart ofthe campus and features meeting rooms, a food court, coffeeshop, ballroom and lounges for Austin Peay students.

While the majority of students are residents of Tennesseeand Kentucky, APSU also attracts students from the entireSoutheastern region and nationally. But wherever you comefrom, there's something about the APSU campus--its rollinglawns, the classic red brick tower of the Browning Building,the students gathering places–that says this is a good placeto call home.

ATHLETICSSUCCESS

Austin Peay continues togrow as it offers broad-based athletic opportunitiesat the NCAA Division I level.In 1998, APSU added golfto its list of women's sports,joining tennis, basketball,cross country, softball,track, rifle and volleyball.Women's soccer began itsfirst season of competitionthis fall. APSU offers men'steams in football (non-schol-arship), basketball, crosscountry, baseball, tennis andgolf.

Jeff Gooch was special teams cap-tain with Tampa Bay last season.

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In the 1990s, APSUgained much recognition forthe success of its athleticsprogram. Men and women'sbasketball and baseball par-ticipated in the NCAA tour-nament while several ath-letes brought national atten-tion to themselves and theschool. This has continuedinto the next century.

With APSU alums play-ing professionally in the Na-tional Basketball Associa-tion and internationally,Major League Baseball, theNational Football League,the Canadian FootballLeague and overseas, andin golf and tennis, the Uni-versity continues to build onits history of athletic excel-lence.

For instance, Jeff Gooch is in his sixth year as an NFL line-backer, now with the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, his former Govssecondary mate, Michael Swift, also played multiple seasons

in the NFL while a third 1995 second-ary member, Kirk Pointer, is playing inthe Arena Football League.

Trenton Hassell, the 2001 OVC Playerof the Year, was the highest-drafted NBAGov (30th pick) in history and then wasnamed the Chicago Bulls "Player of theYear" as a rookie in 2001-02.

Bubba Wells, who set several AustinPeay and Ohio Valley Conference bas-ketball records, is resurrecting his probasketball career in the Philippines af-ter sitting out all the 1999-2000 season

recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.After spending two seasons with the Kansas City Royals in

the late 1990s, lefthander Jamie Walker, former OVC Pitcherof the Year (1991), is another Governor fighting his way backinto the major leagues. After overcoming an assortment ofinjury problems, he joined the Detroit Tigers in April and re-corded both his first career win and save in the first month.

GATEWAY TO THE NEW SOUTHSituated in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, Clarksville

is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. With aheritage spanning more than 200 years, Clarksville/Montgom-ery County has continued to grow and adapt, becoming thestate's fifth largest city, growing to more than 103,000. Area andbusiness leaders have worked hard to build on communitystrengths with a vision of a vibrant, prosperous future.

Clarksville is an award-winning city, having received numer-ous rankings and recognitions during the past few years, in-

Trenton Hassell, who was the highest-drafted Gov by the NBA in 2001, wenton to become the Chicago Bulls"Player of the Year" as a rookie.

Jamie Walker

The Famous WhoHave Called

Clarksville Home• Wilma Rudolph• Mason Rudolph• Pat Head Summitt• Governor Austin Peay• Frank Sutton

(Sergeant Carter fromGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C)

• Roy Acuff• Wayne Pace• Colin Powell• Jimi Hendrix• Charles Schulz• General William

Westmoreland• Shawn Marion• Trenton Hassell

cluding being a finalist for All-America City honors in 2002. Itwas ranked 38th Family-Friendly City by Reader's Digestmagazine and the 57th BestPlace to Live by Money Maga-zine. It also was recognized asthe 10th Best City for New Col-lege Grads by National Busi-ness Employment Weekly.

Founded in 1784, Clarksvilleis named in honor of GeneralGeorge Rogers Clark, a Revo-lutionary War hero from thearea.

Although agriculture hasbeen a vital part of the past,Clarksville has grown to be-come a culturally diverse com-munity, offering residents andvisitors unique sights andsounds.

In partnership with APSU, Clarksville stands in a class of itsown with art galleries and a wide variety of musical and theatri-cal events to satisfy most artistic tastes.

From significant Civil War history to mid-1800s architecture,some damaged by the January 1999 tornado, to Fort Campbell,home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), history buffsfind interesting landmarks that tell unique tales of the area'spast and present.

Clarksville began as an agricultural town with tobacco as amajor source of income for the local community. Since then,Clarksville's economic base has boomed and now includes adiversified mix of manufacturing, government, finance, stateuniversity, military installation and retail.

Today, Clarksville continues to lead the region in health care,business, education and agriculture. Its natives have led stategovernment, and its athletes have competed against the world.For more than 200 years, Clarksville has been building on thetradition of a proud past with an even brighter, progressive fu-ture as the Gateway to the New South.

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"NEW HORIZONS"

Dr. Sherry Hoppe was ap-pointed Austin Peay's eighthpresident on Jan. 30, 2001–athree-way history-making event:

• She became the first womanpresident of Austin Peay.

• She is the first person inTennessee to move directly fromthe presidency of a communitycollege to that of a four-yearuniversity.

• She is the first woman to beinaugurated as the president of ofa four-year university within theTennessee Board of RegentsSystem - the nation's sixth larg-est system of higher education.

Dr. Hoppe was president of Roane State Community Collegein Harriman, from 1988 until taking a leave of absence in 2000 toserve as Austin Peay's interim president.

She has worked in the Tennessee Board of RegentsSystem for more than 20 years, including more than 10 yearsat Chattanooga State Community College and a short stint atNashville State Community College as interim president.

Hoppe earned her doctorate in educational administrationwith collateral work in communications from the University of

Tennessee at Knoxville. Her master's degree in counselingand her undergraduate degree in English education are fromthe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

In addition to her work in higher education, Hoppe has beenactive in numerous community affairs. In addition to herextensive list of leadership activities in Roane County andKnoxville, she currently serves on the boards of directors forBank of America, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce,Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Coun-cil and the Clarksville Downtown District Partnership.

She is a former member of the Commission on Collegesand concluded two terms on the Board of Trustees for theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools. She hasserved as the president of the Tennessee College Associa-tion.

A member of Rotary, she and her husband Bob attendTrinity Episcopal Church. They have a son, Kevin, who holds

a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and is a member of theTennessee Highway Patrol.

Dr. Sherry Hoppe, APSU President

Above: APSU President Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Executive Director ofUniversity Advancement Roy Gregory greet country music star LindaDavis at a June 2002 fundraiser for Austin Peay Athletics

Right: Dr. Hoppe at the September 2001 dedication of the SundquistScience Building.

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Dave Loos, the Governors popular headbasketball coach, is in his sixth year as AustinPeay's athletics director. Loos was named tothe post in May 1997 and took over the dutiesJuly 1 of that same year.

His double duties aptly pointed out therespect Loos has both on and off campus.His common-sense approach to athleticsdirector's duties have been with the samediligence thathave been so rep-resentative of hisAPSU basketballtenure.That has resultedin Austin Peaywinning the OhioValley Conferencetournament andgaining an NCAAtourney berth in1996; APSU cap-turing a 1997 league co-championship—the first since 1977—and Loos beingnamed OVC Coach of the Year in 1990-91and 1996-1997—the first APSU coach inhistory to earn that honor twice.

Loos not only has elevated APSU's pro-gram to the pinnacle of OVC prominence, buthas done it with the dignity and class reflec-tive of the reputation he built as an athleteand as a high school/college coach.

He is only the second APSU coach to leadthe Govs to an OVC regular-season co-cham-pionship and NCAA Division I tournamentberth. His APSU teams have advanced to atleast the OVC tourney semifinals in five of thelast seven years. That has sustained hisreputation of elevating his club's play duringFebruary-March, where the Govs own almosta .667 winning percentage in the last eightseasons.

In 1994-95, the Governors finished theregular-season at 12-15 but pulled two up-sets in the Ohio Valley Conference tourna-ment before falling to Murray State when starforward Bubba Wells suffered a leg injury thatlater turned out to be a surgery-necessitatingright leg stress fracture.

In 1995-96, the Governors again peakedlate. In February, the Govs fashioned an 8-2record, including six straight victories. APSUentered the NCAA tourney with a four-gamewin streak before losing to Georgia Tech.

A year later, the Governors finished 17-14overall—with All-America forward Wells miss-ing the season's first 12 games—but won sixof their final eight games, including a four-game winning streak that helped clinch aregular-season OVC co-championship.

In 1997-98, the Govs, despite a rebuilding

season, ended the season with a surprising17-11 record and a fourth-place OVC finish.

In 1998-99, the young Govs finished in athird-place OVC tie, although the 11-16 markended the string of winning seasons at three.

A year later, the Govs ended 18-11. The18 wins represented the most regular-seasonwins by the Govs since 1976-77.

APSU topped that mark a year ago witha 22-10 record—the Govs first 20-win sea-son since1986-87 and the most regular-season wins (20) by a APSU team since the1976-77 season.

Despite the presence of just one senior ayear ago, the Govs were able to advance tothe OVC semifinals.

Entering his 13th Govs coaching season,Loos has earned three "Coach of the Year"citations, two from his fellow OVC coachesand one from the Tennessee State Sports-writers Association. He was their 1995-96"College Coach of the Year."

He was named OVC "Coach of the Year"after his first APSU season (1990-91) in lead-ing the Governors to a much-improved 15-14 record. He then began building his ownprogram with young men who reflected theircoach both on and off the court and repre-sented the University with great class.

As a result, Loos achieved one of hisprogram's goals—the Governors reclaimingtheir spot among the OVC elite and annuallycompeting for the title. He previously restoredthe program's image, tarnished by an NCAAinvestigation prior tohis arrival.

Loos becameAustin Peay's 11thhead men's basket-ball coach on July 14,1990. The likeable5 5- y e a r - o l d h a sproven to be a "per-fect fit" for the APSUprogram.

Loos came toAPSU after four sea-sons as MemphisState's top assistant.He joined Larry Finchat Memphis State in1986 and helped di-rect his alma mater toan 85-43 record, in-cluding two NCAAtourney appearancesand a Metro Confer-ence tourney title dur-ing his tenure.

Prior to joiningMemphis State,

Loos enjoyed four successful head coach-ing seasons at Christian Brothers Collegein Memphis. He took over that program in1982-83, and after an initial 16-14 season,recorded three straight 20-victory cam-paigns.

Loos' move to CBC came after spendingeight seasons as head coach at his prep almamater, Mehlville High School in St. Louis.

The Missouri native played both basket-ball and baseball during his college days atMemphis State. Loos was the starting pointguard for the 1968-69 Tigers, leading the teamin minutes played. He also was the baseballTigers' shortstop.

Upon completing his eligibility, he re-mained at Memphis State as an assistant in1970. Following his graduation (1970), he of-ficially began his coaching career as an as-sistant basketball coach and head baseballcoach at CBC.

Loos is involved in many charitableevents, including the NABC (National Asso-ciation of Basketball Coaches) Coaches vs.Cancer Three-Point Attack.

He and his wife, Phyllis, have four chil-dren, David, Todd, Brad, who recently wasnamed an at Central Missouri State afterplaying and coaching for four seasons withthe Govs' basketball team, and Nicole, age19, a junior at Austin Peay and member ofthe school's dance team.

Loos recently was selected for inductioninto the Memphis University Athletic Hall of

Fame.

Country music entertainer Linda Davis helped Dave Loos and theAPSU Athletic Department raise funds through a benefit concertin June 2002.

Dave Loos, APSU Athletics Director

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"NEW HORIZONS"

Bill Schmitz enters his sixth seasonas Austin Peay’s head coach excitedabout the program’s future after the Uni-versity joined the Pioneer Football Leaguein 2001.

With a conference title for which tocompete now, Schmitz believes his pro-gram is on the verge of attaining thesuccess targetedfor APSU footballwhen he took overin 1996.

The man se-lected to leadAustin Peay intothe need-basedscholarship erabelieves confer-ence member-ship will be astrong compo-nent in helping the Governors achievetheir first winning season since 1984.

The Govs' 2001 season ended indisappointment (3-7) with a trio of late-season near-misses, but Schmitz be-lieves that 2001 senior group set thestandard for future Govs teams with theirwork ethic and no-nonsense approach.

When Schmitz took over the programin 1997, the Govs returned just 11 play-ers from the previous season. Still thatteam proved competitive with most schol-arship programs, especially in the earlygoing before injuries began to deplete theroster. Still the Governors impressed witha wide-open passing gameand an aggressive defensiveapproach.

They have continued thatphilosophy until quarterbackBrian Baker suffered a pair ofinjuries during 2000. But asilver lining developed fromthat cloud when the Govsbuilt a strong running game,displaying the diversificationof Schmitz’s offense.

Schmitz was namedAPSU’s 15th head coach,Feb. 18, 1997.

He came from his almamater, the U.S. Coast GuardAcademy–a non-scholarshipDivision III program—where

he manifested a reputation as a programbuilder and passing game innovator.

In 1992, he took over a program thatwon just one game the previous season,and led it to four victories the first sea-son. By 1996, he built a program thatproduced an 8-2 record and, in the pro-cess, won its first Freedom Football Con-ference title, advanced to the NCAA IIIplayoffs for the first time and set 25records in the pass-oriented offense.

A running back from the team, JamesJones, was a finalist for the GagliardiTrophy, signifying the Top Division IIIfootball player in the nation.

It was those credentials that im-pressed APSU administrators and a se-lection committee when he was chosento usher APSU from 1-AA scholarship tonon-scholarship, or need-based status,a plan initiated December 1996.

Schmitz posted an overall 20-19record in his four years at the CoastGuard Academy.

The progression to his first head-coaching position was a natural one. Hewas a football and baseball standout atthe Academy, although injuries preventedhim from playing his sophomore andjunior football campaigns.

After receiving his bachelor’s degreein 1976, Schmitz served five years in theCoast Guard and began his coachingcareer at the time. In 1976, he coachedat the Naval Academy Prep School,where he worked with quarterbacks and

receivers.Later, while stationed at Governors

Island, Schmitz was an assistant base-ball coach at Wagner College.

Schmitz then moved to Columbia Uni-versity to begin his college football-coach-ing career, where he also worked withquarterbacks and receivers. Addition-ally, he was assistant baseball coach atColumbia for two seasons.

In 1981-82, he was an assistant atCincinnati, serving under Mike Gottfriedwhile also attaining his master’s.

When Watson Brown took over theprogram in 1983, it started an eight-yearSchmitz association with the formerAPSU head coach. That association tookSchmitz to both Rice and Vanderbilt.

At both stops, Schmitz served as pass-ing coordinator and helped develop someof the top offensive teams in each school’srespective histories. Rice and Vanderbiltwere consistently among the Southwestand Southeastern conferences leaders,respectively.

He next moved to Eastern Michigan(1991-92), where he served as offensivecoordinator. In the spring of 1992, hemoved to the World League of AmericanFootball where he served as quarter-backs and receivers coach for the Lon-don Monarchs.

During his career, Schmitz hascoached three players—Carl Parker, TedPopson and Deric Dodge—who haveplayed in the Super Bowl. He also coached

Gene Larkin, who played inthe 1988 and 1991 WorldSeries for the MinnesotaTwins.

A Cincinnati native,Schmitz and his wife, Lynn,have two children, Matt (21),a senior quarterback onAPSU’s football team, andAllison (18), a freshman atTennessee.

He was inducted into theCoast Guard Athletic Hall ofFame last fall.

Schmitz also is a mem-ber of the 1-AA Football Ex-ecutive Board.

Head Coach Bill Schmitz with daughter Allison, wife Lynn andson Matt.

Bill Schmitz, Governors Head Football Coach

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...Austin Peay: "I believe Austin Peay StateUniversity provides a young man with theopportunity to play a high caliber of footballat one of the top public universities in thesouth. By providing an academic environ-ment that has small classes taught by full-time professors, we offer our students manyof the advantages generally restricted tosmall private colleges."...Attitude: "We believe attitude is the cor-nerstone of our football program. I demandour players be accountable and responsiblefor their actions on and off the field. We askplayers to give 100 percent, be mentally andphysically tough and know their assign-ments on every play. None of these thingstakes talent or ability. It's attitude! Our atti-tude controls our approach to each day andhow we react to adversity."...Academics: "Our goal is to provide eachof our football players the opportunity toearn their degrees. Earning their degreesis the one accomplishment at Austin Peaythat will have the most impact on our ath-letes' lives. Through academic guidance,we provide each player with the skillsneeded to be successful in the classroom."

...Recruiting: "We want to recruit quality foot-ball players who have the desire and ability tobe successful. We believe the quality of highschool football in Tennessee is excellent andplan to make the state our primary source oftalent. Recruiting is the lifeblood of any pro-gram. Our goal is to attract athletes who willbe successful in the classroom and provideexcitement for our fans on Saturday after-

The 2002 season marks the sec-ond year of the new Pioneer FootballLeague and the 10th overall for theconference.

A year ago, the PFL embraced itsmost significant changes in conferencehistory when it became nine membersstrong with the addition of Austin PeayState University, Davidson College,Jacksonville University and MoreheadState University to the league's newlycreated South Division. They joinedcharter members Butler University, theUniversity of Dayton, Drake Universityand Valparaiso University, plus the Uni-versity of San Diego (joining in 1992)forming the North Division.

The PFL is committed to operatinga quality football program for the ben-efit of student-athletes and the univer-sity community. It is comprised of NCAADivision I universities that previously

sponsored intercollegiate football at otherlevels. With the passing of NCAA legis-lation at the January 1991 convention,Division I institutions were required toconduct all intercollegiate sports at thedivisional level. Therefore, the five char-ter members (Evansville the fifth beforedropping football in 1997) joined together,sharing a common academic and ath-letic philosophy and a common commit-ment to operate quality football pro-grams.

The league spent its first season in1993 under the administrative guidanceof the Missouri Valley Conference, butthe offices moved to St. Louis in 1994,where current commissioner Patty

Viverito took over PFL leadership.In 1996, the Yankee Conference, a

football-only conference, disbanded asits members began playing under theAtlantic-10 umbrella, making the Pio-neer Football League and the GatewayFootball Conference the only Division Iconferences that sponsor football astheir only sport. Additionally, the PFL,the Ivy League and the Patriot Leagueare the only NCAA Division I-AA con-ferences that provide only need-basedfinancial aid for football players.

The PFL remains a proponent ofNCAA Division I-AA legislation thatwould develop a classification for Divi-sion I football programs operating withneed-based aid and adopted the moni-ker of Pioneer based on the intent tobecome the first league in that new di-vision.

The Pioneer Football League Begins Second Year

noons in the fall."...Winning Football: "Winning football teamsshare one common characteristic. Theyhave a spirit of togetherness combined witha great work ethic. We will win at Austin Peaywhen our players have committed them-selves to being in great physical shape andhave placed team success ahead of anypersonal goals."...Success: "Success is a result of vision,attitude and work ethic. In choosing a path,the entire organization must have a clearpicture of the ultimate goal. Keeping thegoal in focus while approaching each taskwith the proper attitude and a great workethic will provide the organization with anopportunity for success."...Pioneer Football League: "We are veryexcited about the Pioneer Football League.I believe the league provides our team theopportunity to compete for a championship.We are a member of a conference com-posed of first-class institutions. I think theleague's two-division concept and champi-onship game provides additional excitementfor our fans and players."

Bill Schmitz On…

Pioneer Football on the Webwww.pioneer-football.org

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"NEW HORIZONS"

Steve Haywood returned to his almamater two years ago and quickly madehimself an indispensable part of the Gov-ernors program.

He returned to APSU as offensiveline coach in 2000—the position in whichhe starred for the Governors—but a yearlater took on a different challenge. Hewas named defensive coordinator. In ashort period of time, he has helped buildwhat should be the Govs' strength in2002. He also assumed many other du-ties in his full-time coaching tenure andwas named assistant head coach thissummer.

The former Govs' four-year starter,student assistant coach and graduateassistant returned to APSU in 2000 after

STEVE HAYWOOD — Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

CHRIS TAYLOR — SecondaryChris Taylor is in his first season as

an Austin Peay assistant., joining theGovs in July as defensive backfieldcoach.

He comes to APSU from Sul RossState, a Division III school located inAlpine, Texas. There he served as de-fensive secondary and special teamsco-coordinator the last two years.

The former Texas-El Pasocornerback and wide receiver spent twoseasons as a student assistant at UTEP

(received his bachelor's degree in kine-siology in 1999) for Charlie Bailey beforelanding his first coaching job at Sul Rossin 2000.

In addition to his secondary and spe-cial teams coaching duties, he alsoserved as the program's strength andconditioning co-coordinator and theschool's assistant track and field coach.

Under his tutelage, Sul Ross inter-cepted 29 passes over the last two sea-sons, averaging 4.5 picks better than the

ROD RANDOLPH — Defensive LineRod Randolph joined the Govs foot-

ball staff in late July as the defensive linecoach.

The Ft. Myers, Fla., native brings awealth of experience to the Govs pro-gram. Prior to his arrival in Clarksville, hewas the assistant head coach and de-fensive coordinator at his alma mater,Southwest State (Marshall, Minn.), thepast two years.

From 1996-2000, he was the sec-ondary coach and special teams coordi-nator at Tuskegee (Ala.) University, help-ing lead the school to two Southern Inter-collegiate Athletic Conference champi-onships and the 2000 Black CollegeNational Championship. In fact, while

there the program went 26-8 from 1997-99 after going 5-6 in the first season.

His duties didn't end with football. Heserved as head baseball coach, wherehis non-scholarship program twice placedthird in a scholarship conference. He alsowas the school's compliance officer.

In 1995, he worked as secondarycoach at Millersville (Pa.) in his first full-time position. Millersville went 9-0-1 inhis only season there, winning a confer-ence title and advancing to the NCAAplayoffs.

Randolph was a three-time all-leaguefootball player and two-time all-confer-ence in basketball at Riverdale HighSchool. His superb prep career helped

land him at South-west State, wherehe earned a Presi-dential Scholar-ship. He was se-lected all-confer-ence twice andwas a 1991 All-America freesafety.

He remained at Southwest State in1992 to begin his coaching career. Heserved as the school's secondary coachbefore earning his bachelor's degree inmarketing in 1993.

From there, he served as a graduateassistant coach at Wisconsin-Stout(Menomonie, Wis.) for the next two years.

Assistant Coaches – Defense

spending one season as offensive linecoach at Cumberland College(Williamsburg, Ky.). His previous sixyears were at Austin Peay.

The Huntingdon, Tenn., native cameto APSU in 1993 and started at tackle asa freshman. A year later he was shiftedto his more natural guard position, wherehe started on the right side for the nextthree (1994-96) years. He earned sec-ond-team All-OVC honors as sophomoreand honorable mention his senior sea-son. He also was voted team captain asa senior.

After completing his eligibility in 1996,he remained at APSU as a student assis-tant offensive line coach in 1997 andthen became graduate assistant a year

later, working withthe defensive line,giving him a dif-ferent perspec-tive on line play.

Haywood, 26,received hisbachelor's degreein health and human performance in1997 and his master's the followingspring.

He played both offensive and de-fensive line at Huntingdon High Schooland was a two-time all-district and all-West Tennessee offensive line selec-tion. As a senior, he was selected offen-sive most valuable player, as well asteam captain.

1999 team. It alsoreduced its yardspassing from245.4 in 1999 to176.2 in 2000.Also, Sul Rosskickoff return teamaveraged fouryards more per return than the 1999 team.

A Houston native, Taylor played widereceiver and defensive back at LamarHigh School.

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Charlie Knapke begins his secondseason with the Austin Peay footballprogram.

After serving as the Govs graduateassistant wide receivers/tight ends coachand recruiting coordinator a year ago, hewas hired in August to coach the Govsrunning backs.

He came to APSU after letteringthree seasons at linebacker for the Col-lege of Wooster (Ohio), helping the Scotsto 32-8 four-year mark, the best of anyclass in school history.

The Ft. Recovery, Ohio, native, wasa football-baseball standout at Ft. Re-

CHARLIE KNAPKE — Administrative Assistant/Running Backs

BRIAN BAKER — Wide Receivers

After breaking virtually all Governorspassing records during his four-year ca-reer, Brian Baker has returned to APSUto serve as a student coach as he workstoward completion of his bachelor’s de-gree in health and human performance.

The Loganville, Ga., native was athree-season starter for the Govs andalong the way set six single-game, sevensingle-season and seven career recordsfor passing and total offense.

After serving as a reserve in fresh-man, he moved into the starting lineup in1999 and became the first quarterback

in school history to record a 2000-yard(2809) passing season on a record 247of 421 passing. Along the way, he set theseason mark for touchdown passes (25)and single-game marks for most pass-ing attempts (59), completed (40) andyards (438, all against Virginia-Wise,and TD passes (five), againstCampbellsville. He matched that mark in2001.

Baker’s career took a sidetrack in2000 as a severely bruised sternum,suffered in the first game, and later abroken wrist limited him to 504 yards

passing in lessthan five games.

He returnedin 2001 to passfor 1881 yardsand 16 TDs on aschool - record61.9 percentpassing.

However, again injuries cut his sea-son short. He suffered a broken leg in the2001 Homecoming contest, also seniorday, against St. Joseph’s.

Ryan Sulkowski joined the Gover-nors in July as the program’s new offen-sive line coach.

He comes to APSU after a one-yearstay at Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory,S.C., where he coached tight ends andassisted with running backs.

Prior to that, the Tifton, Ga., nativeserved first as an undergraduate assis-tant coach at his alma mater, ValdostaState, during the 1998-99 season, re-maining as assistant offensive line coachin 2000-01. He was a three-year starterat Valdosta State as an offensive guardand tackle, earning All-Academic GulfSouth Conference in 1997, before a knee

injury ended his career.As a player (1996) and coach (2000),

Sulkowski was part of a Valdosta pro-gram that not only won Gulf South Con-ference championships but advanced tothe NCAA Division II nationalquarterfinals. He helped coach the linethat protected Dusty Bonner, a HarlonHill Trophy (Division II's Heisman Tro-phy).

Sulkowski earned a scholarship toValdosta State after a stellar prep careerat Tift County High School. A two-yearcaptain and three-year starter at tackle,he twice was named all-region.

As a senior, he was named first-

RYAN SULKOWSKI — Offensive line

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covery High School, where he startedfour years in football (including beingcaptain and defensive MVP as a senior)and three in baseball.

He graduated from Wooster in 2000with a bachelor's degree in InternationalRelations. In August, Knapke attainedhis master's degree in sports adminis-tration from Austin Peay.

He was a multiple member of theDean's List at Wooster and was namedto the Omicron Delta Epsilon and theInternational Economic honor societies.

Last winter, Knapke was awardedthe Leon Bibb Hall of Fame Scholarship,

presented annu-ally to a graduatestudent in theAPSU athletic de-partment whobest exemplifiesthe characteris-tics of the late Dr.Bibb, who served many years as APSU'sfaculty athletic representative. He alsowas inducted into Gamma Beta Phi honorsociety in April.

Knapke was married during thesummer to the former MelissaMuhlenkamp.

team all-stateand all South-west Georgia.He was votedone of the top 18offensive line-men in the stateand one ofGeorgia’s top111 college prospects and participated inthe state North-South All-Star game.

Sulkowski also was standout prepwrestler, four times advancing to thestate championships and twice finishingin the top eight. He also tossed the shotand threw the discus in track.

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"NEW HORIZONS"

Sometimes silver linings evolve from dark clouds. That couldvery well be the story of Austin Peay’s football team in 2002.

With hopes of a winning season and the Pioneer Football Leaguetitle disintegrating to 3-7 in the face of adversity, the Govs now canlook back to 2001 and find those silver linings.

• A year ago, Jason Busby was expected to share time at line-backer with Dustin Wilson and perhaps Bryan Johnson. The senior,however, suffered a broken thumb in preseason and missed theentire season as a medical redshirt. He returns in 2002 as the start-ing middle linebacker.

• In 2001, returning offensive tackle Jeff Rowan decided not toreturn to school while starting center/guard Carl Reed suffered amysterious head injury, ending his career. Projected guard starter

Shane Nolan suffered a dis-located shoulder, keepinghim out the season’s firstmonth. As a result, young-sters like Brad Sykes, GeoffStahl and Adam Rector gotextensive experience. NowRowan has come backwhile Sykes, who started all10 games at tackle hasmoved to center while Stahlrecovers from off-seasonknee surgery. Rector’s devel-opment allowed the Govs tomove the athletic Nolan totight end.

• With an assortment ofinjuries at times sideliningquarterback Brian Bakerover his final two seasons,rising senior Matt Schmitzhas gained much playingtime, including the seasonfinale a year ago.

• With injuries forcing somany young offensive line-men into the lineup early last

season, the Govs were forced to scale back their high-poweredaerial attack and develop a strong running game, led by Jay Bailey,who has scored 14 touchdowns in the last two seasons. With arevamped wide receiver corps and a new starting quarterback,that running game is of even greater importance in 2002.

But the most significant silver lining may have been work ethicand attitude learned from the 2002 seniors.

“We had guys who played 3 to 3 1/2 years for us and you be-came comfortable with them on the football field,” said Schmitz inhis sixth season. “And we had some seniors who played as wellas anyone on our level.

“But when those guys were juniors you realized that you aregoing to have to replace them. Now we will be turning to new kidsand giving them the opportunity to perform at that level. These guyswill be young and inexperienced but at the same time talented andphysical. You don’t win with talent...you win with performance.

“Last year’s senior class may not have had the success theyhad wanted here, but they laid the foundation for this group interms of work ethic—in going about their business and under-standing what it took to get things done, plus putting it on the line

for 60 minutes on Saturdays.”That’s why Schmitz enters 2002 positive about his club’s

chances, despite losing 13 seniors who logged many downs overthe past four years.

“When you look where we have been in the past, we have beenso close to turning this thing around, “ Schmitz said. “Even thoughour record doesn’t necessarily show it, we were a much more com-petitive team last year, especially in the last half of the season.

“Then this spring we got very physical and things were very in-tense. More than anything, our spring game showed a high level ofintensity between the two units. You have some people who try towin by turning the game into a track meet and others who try tofinesse you. But football is a very physical game. That’s where itstarts and that is a starting point for us when August rolls around.”

DEFENSEAnd with the Govs, it will start with the defense in 2002, espe-

cially the front seven. Three of four starters return on the line whilethe starting linebacking corps is lined with veterans, with even thereserves owning more than nominal experience.

“Our front seven coming out of spring ball can all play,” Schmitzsaid. “All but one of them has started at some point and bring notonly experience but a toughness to the field as well.

”And our secondary. This may be the best secondary we havehad since I have been here—all four have started at the collegelevel. We have two outstanding cover corners and two excellentsafeties.”

The LineYou can’t talk about the line without first mentioning two-year

senior captain Mark McClintock (6-1, 240). After being selectedfirst-team All-PFL South a year ago inrecording 35 tackles (nine for losses)and two interceptions, he dominatedspring practice.

“As offensive coordinator, I wouldleave here this spring upset on howwe have blocked him. But as headcoach, I get home at night and realizeI am sure glad he is on our side. Hehas taken his game to another level.

“And in the last half of last season,I thought Mark was the defensive foot-ball player in the Pioneer FootballLeague.”

Junior Joe Bell (6-1, 210) is ex-pected to start at the other defensiveend after serving as a back up to BryanHarris a year ago. He had 20 tacklesand four quarterback sacks in limitedplaying time while sophomore Justin Meyer (6-3, 230), who had 16tackles a year ago, and redshirt freshman Bubba Tinin (6-4, 230),will provide quality depth.

In the middle, senior Bill Noll (6-0, 270) has been starting atdefensive tackle since midway through his freshman season. Heagain will be joined in the middle by fellow senior Jake Bacon (6-1, 260), who was a part-time starter as a sophomore until movinginto full-time duties a year ago. The duo combined for 80 tackles in2001. Behind them are junior Ryan Henley (6-1, 260), who playedin nine games last season, and sophomore Marcus Tucker (5-11,260), who also gained experience a year ago.

Senior Jay Bailey is expected to beone of the Govs offensive leaders atrunning back.

Senior captain MarkMcClintock was an All-PFLSouth selection in 2001.

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LinebackersTwo years ago, Jason Busby (5-9, 210) was

good enough to record 56 tackles as a part-timestarter and key reserve while pushing incumbentDustin Wilson for more snaps. Last season, Wil-son went on to earn 1-AA All-America honors asBusby sat out with a broken thumb.

“At the time, we certainly didn’t need Jason tobreak his thumb,” Schmitz said, “but as it turnedout, it was a blessing in disguise.”

In fact, Busby has adroitly slipped into Wilson’smiddle linebacker spot this spring. He will team withjunior Bryan Johnson (59 tackles, seven for losses)at the inside positions while the athletic sophomoreBen Reust (56 tackles, eight for loss) was movedfrom the strong safety spot to outside linebackerto take advantage of both his speed and tacklingability. His successful conversion potentially couldmean the linebacking corps will be as good aslast season’s crew, especially with an impressive group backingup that trio.

At the inside linebacker spots, both senior Josh Theriot (17tackles), who also doubles as the team’s capable long snapper,and sophomore Andy Zachariasen (11 tackles) saw plenty of ac-tion last season. In fact, the latter is coming off an exceptionalspring.

On the outside, both junior David Ridley (17 tackles, four sacks)and sophomore Ryan Taylor (four tackles) will spell Reust.

“We have seven linebackers who have contributed to our de-fense previously,” Schmitz said, “and they all are capable. It may beour strongest position on the football field.”

The Secondary If the linebacking corps is the team’s strength, the secondary

is not far behind. Corey Phillips moved into the starting lineup atcornerback as a freshman a year ago and picked off five passes.Two years ago, the speedy Teddy Carruthers was a part-time starteras a freshman. An academic snafu kept him out last season.Those two will team at the Govs’ cover corner spots.

At safety, Thomas Sexton, overcoming a serious knee injury,picked off five passes and was involved in 44 tackles. He wasAPSU’s best secondary performer two seasons ago, earned all-PFL South last fall, plus is an-other year away from his kneeproblem.

In 1999, Demaro Isom wasan integral part of a secondarythat helped Northwest Missourito a Division II national cham-pionship.

The corner depth situationtook at hit when sophomoreRodney Lyons was forced to sitout the season with a medicalcondition. The Govs return theexperienced senior DariusJackson while Todd Avery, whoplayed two seasons ago, alsois back to play football.

At safety, sophomoreMontrell Besley (16 tackles)was a part of a three-man rota-tion at safety last season with

Senior free safety Thomas Sextonwas All-PFL South in 2001 despitecoming off a serious knee injury.

Junior Brian Johnson beginshis second season as a Gov-ernors starting linebacker.

Sexton and Reust. Again, he provides quality depthalong with senior Mike Brooks, who was movedfrom corner to strong safety in the spring to adddepth.

“The secondary made things very difficult forus in the spring with our passing game,” Schmitzsaid. “They made our wide receiver group reallywork hard, and it made them get better.”

OFFENSE During the 2001 season, the Govs, because

of the offensive line’s inexperience, was forced tomake a transition from a passing-dominant offenseto a more passing-running balanced one. Thatshould bode well for 2002 as the Govs enter thefall with a new starting quarterback for the first timein four years, while looking to rebuild their receivercorps.

“The nice thing about our offense this year isthat we are very experienced in the offensive line,” Schmitz said. “Ithink that will enable us to do things this year we weren’t able to doa year ago. Our running game should be more solid. Early lastyear we tried to play-action some teams, but we didn’t fool anybody

because they didn’t respect ourrunning game enough.

“The experience and physicalnature of the offensive line will en-able us to be less predictable andin the long run, much more suc-cessful offensively.”

QuarterbackFor the last three seasons,

Brian Baker rewrote the AustinPeay passing record book betweenan assortment of injuries. A differ-ent face will be looked to as thenew starter.

Senior Matt Schmitz, whosubbed for Baker on more thanone occasion, enters fall camp asthe No. 1 quarterback. He enjoyeda solid spring to keep ahead ofsophomore transfer Patrick

Murphy and redshirt freshman Jesse Kellogg.“We rotated the three quarterbacks in the spring, giving them

equal reps,” Schmitz said. “All three of the quarterbacks playedwell. But because Matt has been on the field—he has started sixgames for us in his career—he entered the spring as No. 1...andhe ended it as No. 1. However, we will make a final decision afterour first scrimmage, Aug. 17th.

“Matt is my son but between the white lines he is number 10, a6-3, 210-pound quarterback. That is the only way he has beenjudged—judged the same way the other quarterbacks are judged.”

Regardless of who is the starter, Schmitz believes the positionis loaded with talent.

“Murph and Jesse Kellogg are very talented, but they don’t havethe experience right now,” he said. “As they become more comfort-able in the system, we can mold some things to their talents.

“Regardless, this offense is not going to be the same as it wasfor Brian Baker. You have to mold the offense to the talent. Peoplemay be shocked at this, but we are in very good position at quarter-back.”

Senior quarterback MattSchmitz is expected to takeover the Govs offense in 2002.

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Running Back With more emphasis on the running game, Schmitz believes

they have the man to shoulder the load. Despite some nagginginjuries over the last two years, Jay Bailey has proven to be a big-play producer. In two years, he has run for 1305 yards (5.1 ypc) with13 rushing TDs.

“Jay’s health is important to our success,” Schmitz said. “Wehaven’t had the luxury of his completing an entire season yet. Hehas worked very hard in the off-season.

“Jay Bailey has got to touch the ball—Jay Bailey has to be on thefield. In the PFL, he might be the most explosive offensive weaponin the league. I would be foolish not to put the ball in his hands.”

Justin Henry, who usually starts at fullback alongside Bailey,also serves as the backup tailback. He was impressive last fall inthat role when the Govs ground game ate up huge amount of clockin the 35-26 win at Virginia-Wise.

Sophomore Kenneth Ellison and redshirt freshman Quea Will-iams will provide depth at tailback while sophomore DeShauntaThornton, at 230 pounds, can be an effective blocker along withstrong inside running.

“Our depth is adequate,” Schmitz said. “With our freshmen comingin, we have six people at tailback.

“I like our two people at fullback. I think DeShaunta is a guy whodefinitely could start for some teams in this league.”

ReceiversThe names certainly have

changed. Mike Farrell and Ron Blair,two deep threats, and the reliableDavid Sweetland are gone. Theycaught a lot of passes during their re-spective APSU careers. In fact, theGovs return only one receiver whocaught double-digit passes a yearago. Junior Trae Willis had 12 recep-tions (91 yards) as a backup receiverand H-back and got his opportunitywhen Tulsa Payette was nursing a footinjury.

“We will have a bunch of newnames,” Schmitz said. “I think wecame out of spring with four good widereceivers. Certainly you have to beconcerned about experience.

“But we do have the luxury of hav-ing two experienced backs (Baileyand Henry) who are capable of catch-ing the ball out of the backfield. That’swhy I believe we will have enoughweapons when we throw the football.”

In addition to Willis, the Govs arelooking to sophomore Paul Derrick asa possible starter at the other spot with sophomore Yuri Howard, abig, physical player (6-2, 215), a certainty to gain playing time alongwith converted quarterback Gabe Smythia, a freshman.

Sophomore Pat Curran is the leading candidate at the H-backspot along with Quea Williams, who gained experience at the po-sition during the spring.

With a talented and deep offensive line, the Govs shifted start-ing guard Shane Nolan (6-2, 240) to tight end with Bo Tinin (6-1,230) and Benji Reece (5-11, 230) as his back-ups. With Nolan’smove, it appears the Govs have an additional offensive linemen.But Nolan is more than that.

“It has proven to be a real nice switch,” Schmitz said. “He provedhe can catch the football and he is faster than Mike Ogg (lastseason’s starter).”

Offensive LineThe Govs enter the fall with seven players who have started at

least one college and several who have started several games. Ifthe linebacking corps is the Govs’ defensive strength, then the lineis certainly the offense’s bul-wark, a reversal of last fall’sprospectus.

At tackle, junior AveryFleming (6-1, 275), an All-PFLSouth choice, returns at thequick spot while sophomoreJeff Rowan (6-4, 290), who re-turned to school this fall aftersitting out last season, will beon the strong side. They pro-vide the Govs their best tacklepair in Schmitz’s tenure. Sopho-more Elijah Heinrich (6-2, 270)and junior Thomas Black (6-4,330) are capable reserves.

At guard, junior Zach Orton(6-1, 320) bulled his way intothe starting lineup a year agoand will team with sophomore Adam Rector (6-2, 275), who sharedstarting and playing time with Nolan last year after the latter cameback from shoulder problems. Veterans Brad Justus (5-11, 270), asenior, and junior Chad Swanger (6-0, 320) are back-ups.

Brad Sykes (6-3, 290), who took over for Rowan at tackle a yearago, has been moved to center. With Geoff Stahl undergoing off-season knee surgery, Sykes was shifted to the spot. He had asolid spring. In fact, his presence will allow Stahl the luxury ofworking his way back into playing shape.

“This is a good, athletic and physical offensive line,” Schmitzsaid. “Not only do we have good players as starters, but our depthis sound. We are two-deep across the line. That is important.”

KICKING GAMEWith both kicker Justin Deardorff (44 points, 5-7 FGs) and punter

J.P. Hogan (38.8 avg., All-PFL South) returning for their third straightseason, the Govs arguably have the league’s best kicking game.

“We have the best two kickers in the conference,” Schmitz said.“When we get to the 20-yard line in, Deardorff has been almostautomatic. He has improvedhis length on both his fieldgoals and kickoffs in the lasttwo years.

“And J.P. is really a defen-sive weapon (20 puntsdowned inside the 20-yard linea year ago),”

The return game probablywill find Carruthers and Baileyhandling kickoffs with theformer also managing puntreturns. Trae Willis and CoreyPhillips also could figure intothe return game, while Theriotagain will provide the long-snapping chores.

Junior tackle Avery Fleming wasselected All-PFL South a year ago.

Junior J.P. Hogan was anAll-PFL South punter in2001.

Junior Justin Deardorff has beenan effective kicker for the Govs.

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TODD AVERYCornerback5-10, 180, So.Elizabethon, Tenn.

College: Returns to Govs after sitting out 2001season...enters camp projected as second stringcornerback...improving in one-on-one coverage...bringsgood speed and quickness to secondary...expected toplay in three- and four-cornerback situations...wore No.37 two seasons ago....High School: Cornerback and splitend for Dave Rider at Elizabethon HighSchool...Personal: Plans to major in physical therapy…son of James and Betty Avery… born Nov. 29, 1981…age 20.

JAKE BACONDefensive Tackle6-1, 257, Sr.Strawberry Plains, Tenn.

College: Returns for third season as starting defensivetackle… again expected to be one of the defensive an-chors, teaming with Bill Noll in middle of defensive front…solid, consistent performer… worked on increasing speedand strength during offseason… has accumulated ninetackles for loss, including two quarterback sacks duringcareer… his 42 stops ranked first among linemen a yearago… High School: Defensive tackle and guard for CraigKisabeth at Jefferson County High School… earned all-state… named all-east Tennessee… earned all-northeastTennessee… Personal: Business management major…son of Marilyn Bacon… born March 28, 1979… age 23.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2000 11 22 26 48 5-20 1-8 2 0 02001 10 18 24 42 4- 8 1-6 1 0 3

JAY BAILEYRunning Back6-0, 205, Jr.Clarksville, Tenn.

College: Figures to be one of Govs' offensive leaders in2002… explosive back should benefit from an experi-enced offensive line… strong athlete who has ability tobreak long because of quick feet and superb speed…big-play producer has scored 14 TDs and rushed for morethan 1300 yards in past two seasons… ran for season-best 114 yards at Morehead State… was on way to out-standing sophomore season before knee injury sidelinedhim early in Virginia-Wise game… finished with 736 yardsand six TDs last season in a little more than six games…enjoyed 175-yard, three-TD performance at KentuckyWesleyan… also had a 133-yard off-the-bench effortagainst Valparaiso, which included an NCAA record-ty-ing 99-yard TD run… a solid receiver from the backfield,racking up 96 yards and a TD in first season… HighSchool: Tailback for Bob Ateca at Clarksville HighSchool… all-area… all-region in football and basketball…Personal: Health and human performance major… mem-ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll all four APSU se-mesters, including 4.0 GPA last spring… son of RogerBailey and Shelia Davis… brother of former APSU bas-

ketball great and current Chicago Bull standout TrentonHassell… born Feb. 8, 1980… age 22.CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC2000 8 120 736 6 6.1 9 96 1 10.72001 9 137 569 7 4.2 14 67 0 4.8

JOE BELLDefensive End6-1, 210, Jr.Dickson, Tenn.

College: Expected to move into starting lineup after serv-ing as key reserve a year ago… impressed in limited rolein first APSU season… big-play producer who has strongability to get into the backfield… of 20 stops in 2001, fourwere sacks… rangy athlete has good size and speed…still needs to add bulk to frame to better handle posi-tion… High School: Linebacker and defensive linemanfor Bobby Burgess at Dickson County High School…earned all-region honors… Personal: Business major…nephew of Mamie Wilkerson… born Dec. 20, 1980… age21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 10 12 8 20 5-37 4-35 0 0 2

MONTRELL BESLEYFree Safety6-0, 170, So.Chattanooga, Tenn.

College: Again expected to provide depth to secondary…opens season as reserve behind senior starter ThomasSexton at free safety… enjoyed solid first season asredshirt freshman… has nose for football… in addition tobreaking up two passes, also recovered fumble andblocked kick… proven special teams performer… hard-nosed player who owns good size and speed… needs tocontinue increasing bulk… High School: Free safety andcornerback for Eddie Lambert at Brainerd High School…Personal: Health and human performance major… sonof Carolyn Barlow… born April 12, 1981… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 10 4 12 16 0-0 0-0 1 0 2

THOMAS BLACKOffensive Line6-6, 332, Jr.Hartford, Tenn.

College: Again expected to provide depth up front… ex-pected to serve as back up to Jeff Rowan at strongtackle… improved markedly in 2001, becoming strongerand wiser player… gained valuable playing time in 2001as part of young line… has continued to work hard toimprove foot speed… possesses size and desire to be asolid college offensive lineman… High School: Playedboth offensive and defensive tackle at Cosby HighSchool… three-year letterman was named team's top of-fensive lineman as well as all-region as senior… Per-sonal: Environment geography major… son of Tilmonand Susan Black… born April 25, 1981… age 21.

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#94 • JakeBACON

#44 • JayBAILEY

#96 • JoeBELL

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MICHAEL BROOKSCornerback5-10, 175, Sr.Savannah, Tenn.

College: Will battle for even more playing time in 2001…has been shifted from cornerback to strong safety to bet-ter take advantage of tackling ability… listed as No. 2strong safety entering fall… appeared in all 10 games ayear ago, being credited with six tackles… provided ca-pable support at cornerback during sophomore and jun-ior season… recorded 20 tackles for the Governors in2000… High School: Wide receiver and defensive backfor Lerin Edwards at Hardin County High School… earnedall-region honors as junior and senior… Personal: Engi-neering technology major… son of Michael and VivianBrooks… born March 30, 1981… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2000 11 13 7 20 0- 0 0 0 0-0 02001 10 4 2 6 0- 0 0 0 0-0 0

JASON BUSBYLinebacker5-9, 210, Sr.Loretto, Tenn.

College: A fractured thumb literally has become a breakfor redshirt senior… a 2001 preseason injury resulted inredshirt season and opened the door for veteran to moveinto All-American Dustin Wilson's middle linebacker slot…coming off outstanding spring… expected to be one ofdefensive leaders… in 2000, served as a key reserve aswell as fourth linebacker in four-man set… appeared inevery game… credited with 56 tackles, including five forloss… made transition to defense after playing runningback early in APSU career… strong linebacker who hasa nose for the football… High School: Fullback and line-backer for Butch Toner at Loretto High School… earnedall-region and all-mid-state for two seasons… Personal:Health and human performance major… four-time mem-ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of David andKay Busby… born June 5, 1980… age 22.CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC1999 11 5 12 0 2.4 5 12 0 2.4CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2000 11 30 26 56 5-12 0-0 0 0-0 02001 M E D I C A L R E D S H I R T

TEDDY CARRUTHERSDefensive Back5-8, 160, So.Memphis, Tenn.

College: Returns to Govs as academic snafu forced himto sit out 2001… enters fall as starting cornerback… com-ing off outstanding spring, showing no rust from 2001inactivity… coupled with Corey Phillips at other side, ex-pected to provide Govs outstanding one-on-one cover-age… enjoyed solid freshman season as reserve cornerand as nickel back… played in 10 of 11 games… had 13total tackles… speedy cover defensive back… worked in

off-season to increase size and strength… High School:Defensive back, receiver and return specialist for VincentHunter at Whitehaven High School… Personal: Unde-cided on college major… son of Gwen and Marlon Ross… born Jan. 30, 1982… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2000 10 9 4 13 0-0 0 0 0-0 0

PAT CURRANWide Receiver/H-Back6-3, 203, So.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Sophomore enters fall as leading candidate tostart at H-back position… coming off strong spring cam-paign… had four catches for 74 yards in one scrimmage…has great size to play the position… owns ability to catchin traffic… hard-nosed player who is not afraid to block…caught career's first pass against Kentucky Wesleyan,Oct. 20… High School: Wide receiver for Kurt Page atFather Ryan High School… earned all-state honors…Personal: Undecided on college major… past memberof Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of Pat and DebbieCurran … born Aug. 21, 1981… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC2001 4 – – – – 1 7 0 7.0

JUSTIN DEARDORFFKicker/Punter5-11, 165, So.Maryville, Tenn.

College: Again returns as Govs' placekicker … has de-veloped into reliable asset… has converted 11 of 16 field-goal attempts and 48 of 49 extra-point tries during two-season career… nailed two field goals in final gameagainst Davidson a year ago… should even be better asjunior… has improved leg strength which should addlength to field-goal attempts… can place the ball as wellas kick it deep on kickoffs… with J.P Hogan, perhapsprovides Govs with PFL's finest one-two kicker/puntingduo… also serves as backup punter… High School:Kicker, punter, wide receiver and defensive back for TimHammontree at Maryville High School… member of 1998state champs… also three-year all-county and all-regionsoccer selection… Personal: Biology major… son of JeffDeardorff and Margaret Goss … born June 21, 1980…age 22.CAREER STATISTICS • KICKINGYear G PAT FG >19 20s 30s 40s 50+ LG BLK2000 11 19-20 6-9 1-1 4-5 1-2 0-1 0-0 38 12001 10 29-29 5-7 0-0 4-4 0-1 1-2 0-0 47 0

PAUL DERRICKWide Receiver5-11, 180, So.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Former Kentucky transfer enters fall in mix forone of the starting wideout positions… listed No. 1 atone spot after a solid spring… had four catches in Red-White Spring Game and three more in earlier scrim-

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mage… good athlete who will fit nicely into APSU's offen-sive style… bring speed and quickness to field… sat outlast season after transfer… High School: Quarterback forKurt Page at Father Ryan High School… earned honor-able mention All-state and All-city honors… Personal:Health and human performance major… son of Joe Der-rick and Nancy Louce… born May 1, 1982… age 20.

ROBERTO DOWNESOffensive Lineman5-11, 294, So.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Sophomore will provide depth to offensive line…owns large physical frame… looks to be contributor upfront in second APSU season on field… sat out 2000 asredshirt… High School: Offensive lineman and defen-sive tackle for Richard Campbell at Stratford HighSchool… Personal: Undecided on major… past mem-ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of RobertoSr. and Donna Downes… born June 7, 1982… age 20.

AVERY FLEMINGOffensive Tackle6-1, 268, Jr.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Coming off strong first season as offensive line-men… named first-team All-PFL South… enters fall againas No. 1 quick tackle… perhaps Govs' best offensive line-man… versatile and athletic performer seemingly hasfound niche… split 2000 season between tight end anddefensive tackle… on offense, used mostly as blocker inshort-yardage situations… defensively, collected fivetackles…moves well for a big man…High School: Tightend and linebacker for Peter Thurmond at Battle GroundAcademy… earned all-state and Mr. Football honors…also selected all-midstate and region defensive MVP…Personal: Business major… son of Clarence FlemingSr… .born Oct. 17, 1980… age 21.

ELIJAH HEINRICHOffensive Tackle6-2, 270, So.Germantown, Tenn.

College: Athletic big man will challenge for more playingtime up front in second season as offensive lineman…shifted from defense to offense a year ago… expected toback up Avery Fleming at quick tackle spot… enjoyedsolid spring…possesses good size and strength… ownsaggressive mentality… High School: Offensive guardand defensive tackle for Joel Helton at Knoxville CentralHigh School… earned all-state and all-region honors…Personal: Undecided on college major… son of Francisand Deborah Heinrich… born May 16, 1981… age 21.

RYAN HENLEYDefensive Tackle6-1, 261, Jr.Kingston, Tenn.

College: Will battle for more playing time along defen-sive front in second season… played in seven games a

year ago, providing relief to interior defense… his play-ing time increased as season progressed… moved todefensive side of ball during 2000 off-season… has goodmobility for his size… High School: Offensive linemanand defensive lineman for Vic King at Roane County HighSchool… .earned all-East Tennessee honors… Personal:Undecided on college major… son of Ricky and MaryHenley… born Oct. 5, 1981… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 7 0 9 9 2-2 0 0 0-0 0

JUSTIN HENRYFullback/Tailback5-10, 225, Jr.Middletown, Ohio

College: Returns as starting fullback for a third consecu-tive season… also can take a turn at tailback… outstand-ing blocker who also has good hands out of backfield…after missing 1999 season with broken leg, has provenextremely durable, playing in all 21 games over last twoseason… after carrying just seven times (54 yards) in2000, had 30 rushes a year ago for 181 yards (6.0 ypc)…was fourth on team in receptions (14), including one TD…effective in short-yardage situations… worked hard to in-crease size and speed during off-season… plays withintensity at all times… High School: Linebacker-fullbackfor Chip Otten at Middletown High School… Personal:Psychology major… son of Rick and Debbie Henry… bornFeb. 1, 1981… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC2000 11 30 81 0 2.7 7 54 0 7.72001 10 30 181 1 6.0 14 144 1 14.4

J.P. HOGANTight End/Punter6-1, 214, Jr.Clarksville, Tenn.

College: Returns as APSU's starting punter for thirdstraight season… coming off standout 2001 season, whenhe was named to the PFL South specialty team… had anoutstanding performance against Catawba (48.56 yardsper boot) and was named PFL Specialist of the Weekafter placing six punts inside the 20, including three in-side the 10… with Justin Deardorff perhaps providesAPSU with top punter/kicker combo in PFL… ranked 36thin the nation in punting (38.8 avg.) after being in the Top10 early in the season… but 20 of his punts were downedinside the 20 after having nine as a freshman… showedhuge improvement entering 2001 season… .can also playtight end… High School: Punter and wide receiver forBob Ateca at Clarksville High School… Personal: Unde-cided on college major… member of Athletics Director'sHonor Roll during spring… son of Larry and KatieHogan… followed his brothers Richard and David asAPSU kicker/punters… born March 17, 1982… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • PUNTINGYear G NO. YDS AVG LG TB FC I20 BLKD2000 11 58 2147 37.0 60 1 8 9 22001 10 51 1980 38.8 58 2 3 20 1

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YURI HOWARDWide Receiver6-0, 215, Fr.Franklin, Tenn.

College: Expected to challenge for starting receiver spotin first APSU season… sat out last season as partial quali-fier… enjoyed superb spring… owns tremendous strengthcoupled with good speed… not afraid to catch ball in traf-fic… also uses size to be outstanding blocker… HighSchool: Wide receiver for Alvin Palmer at Franklin HighSchool… selected first-team Williamson County… se-lected special teams MVP… Personal: Plans to major incomputer science… son of Nathaniel and Willa Howard…born March 12, 1983… age 19.

BRIAN HUTCHENSONOffensive Lineman6-1, 375, Jr.Clarksville, Tenn.

College: Hopes to contribute up front during junior sea-son… hobbled by foot injury during spring… has playedsparingly during APSU career… owns large frame andgood strength… worked to improve footwork during off-season… size and strength could find him utilized in bothshort-yard offensive and defensive situations… HighSchool: Offensive Tackle for Marshall Patterson at North-west High School… earned all-district honors… Per-sonal: Political science major… son of Donnie and KathyHutchenson … born July 16, 1982… age 20.

DEMARO ISOMSafety5-11, 195, Sr.St. Louis, Mo

College: Enters fall as starting strong safety after sittingout last season after transfer from Northwest Missouri…brings speed and size to position… coming off strongspring, earning starting nod in first season as Govs…transfer was member of 1999 Division II national cham-pionship team… played in nine games in 2000, record-ing 11 solo tackles, 12 assists, 23 total tackles… recov-ered one fumble, returning it for 14-yard touchdown…also ran track while at Northwest… High School: Waslinebacker/defensive back for at Hazelwood Central HighSchool… was second-team all-state selection as a se-nior… also was second-team all-metro plus first-team all-district and all-conference honors… .Personal: Account-ing major… son of Robert Isom and CassandraEpperson… … born Feb. 7, 1981… age 21.

DARIUS JACKSONDefensive Back5-10, 170, Sr.Memphis, Tenn.

College: Again expected to provide quality relief in sec-ondary during final Govs season… listed as backupcornerback behind Corey Phillips… enjoyed strong springseason… coming off solid junior season, providing qual-

ity relief at corner and nickel situations… was involved in15 tackles a year ago… as reserve in 2000, saw playingtime increase as season progressed… speedy cornerwho has continued to improve… has worked to add bulkto frame… High School: Played running back and line-backer for Tphrim Norwood at Mitchell High School…earned Best of the Preps as well as "Team Elite" hon-ors… Personal: Business major… son of Kimbren andTerri Stevenson… born May 6, 1980… age 22.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU1999 6 2 3 5 0-0 0 0 0-0 02000 11 10 4 14 1-5 0 0 0-0 02001 9 12 3 15 0-0 0 0 0-0 1

BRYAN JOHNSONLinebacker5-11, 233, Jr.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Expected to be one of defensive leaders… af-ter playing in shadow of graduated senior linebackersDustin Wilson and Bert Britton, will be counted on to stepup as big-play producer in 2002… moved in as startingoutside linebacker a year ago and finished third on teamin tackles (59), despite battling foot problems… quick andspeedy defender surprisingly failed to record sack in2001… split freshman season between outside backerand pass rush specialist up front… saw action in everygame… gained starting experience when starter JustinSchrader was sidelined a game with knee injury… ex-plosive performer who has a nose for the football… ownsall the tools to be a superb defender… wrapped up 47total tackles, including eight for loss, as freshman… hadthree sacks during limited playing time… High School:Linebacker and running back for Terry Anderson atOverton High School… Personal: Business major…member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll both freshmansemesters… son of Kenneth and LaBrenda Johnson…born Sept. 22, 1982… age 19.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2000 11 29 18 47 8-36 3-21 1 0-0 02001 10 22 37 59 7-11 0- 0 0 0-0 1

BRAD JUSTUSOffensive Guard5-11, 270, Sr.Sevierville, Tenn.

College: Returns to Govs camp after missing 2001…enters fall as top backup at the quick guard position be-hind Adam Rector… enjoyed quality spring camp… pro-vide quality relief up front during 2000 season after rota-tor cuff injury kept him out of 1999… sat out 1998 sea-son after transferring from Bethel… High School: Of-fensive and defensive tackle for former APSU quarter-back Steve Brewer at Sevier County… two-time all-con-ference pick… also named all-county… Personal: Healthand human performance major… son of Walt and SusieHenry… born April 11, 1980… age 22.

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ing off-season… his nine tackles for loss ranked secondon team in 2001…has nose for football…forced twofumbles and intercepted two passes… enjoyed solid 2000season…played in seven games, missing four with kneeinjury… stlll finished with 45 tackles, including seven forlosses… served as key reserve as freshman, moving intoline rotation as season progressed… High School: De-fensive end, tight end and fullback for Graham Clark atDobyns-Bennett High School… two-time all-conferencelineman… Personal: Business major… son of Mark andRobin McClintock… born Nov. 7, 1980… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU1999 11 12 8 20 4-13 1-8 0 0-0 02000 7 33 12 45 7-17 1-8 1 0-0 02001 9 25 10 35 9-32 2-14 0 2-33 1

JUSTIN MEYERDefensive End6-3, 225, So.Cincinnati, Ohio

College: Expected to challenge for starting spot at de-fensive end in second APSU season… enjoyed solid firstseason as backup end in 2001… played in all 10 gamesas freshman… gained increased playing time as seasonprogressed… of 16 tackles, one was for loss… also re-covered fumble… worked hard in off-season to increasestrength and bulk… High School: Defensive end for JohnRodenburg at McNicholas High School… earned all-con-ference and was named defensive lineman of the year…Personal: Undecided on major… son of Jack and SueMeyer… born June 1, 1982… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 10 8 8 16 1- 2 0-0 1 0-0 0

MATT MOORELinebacker5-11, 230, Jr.Cleveland, Tenn.

College: Will battle for more playing time in second Govsseason… adds depth at middle linebacker and specialteams… intense player who has a nose for the ball…possesses good speed and strength… worked hard inoff-season to increase agility and strength… saw in-creased playing time in first Govs' season a year ago…High School: Linebacker for Leon Brown at ClevelandHigh School… earned all-region honors as well as all-region and all-district in baseball… Personal: Commu-nication arts major… son of Sanders and Day Moore…born March 11, 1980… age 22.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 5 2 2 4 0-0 0 0 0-0 0

JESSE KELLOGGQuarterback6-0, 175, Fr.Madison, Tenn.

College: Talented freshman redshirt who will battle forplaying time in second APSU season… owns outstand-ing throwing arm and quick release… can get the balldeep down field… still developing touch in short passinggame… used redshirt season to learn Govs system…enjoyed some impressive moments during spring prac-tice… also suffered through some typical freshman in-consistencies… High School: Quarterback and defen-sive back for Tom Moore and Brentwood Academy…named all-county and all-district as senior… was namedmost valuable offensive player at 2000 Clinic Bowl… Per-sonal: Business management major… son of Troy andSheila Kellogg… born Sept. 22, 1982… age 19.

WES LITTLEDefensive Back5-10, 190, So.Franklin, Tenn.

College: Begins second year in program… elbow injuryand subsequent surgery aborted first APSU season…hopes to provide depth in secondary at strong safety…young player who worked hard in off-season… HighSchool: Running back and defensive back for JackieBennett at Page High School… earned all-midstate andall-region honors… Personal: Agricultural science ma-jor… son of Thomas and Beverly Little… born Sept. 18,1981… age 20.

RODNEY LYONSDefensive Back5-8, 155, So.Kingsport, Tenn.

College: Expected to sit out 2002 season because ofmedical reasons… was expected to provide quality depthin secondary… appeared in eight games a year ago assecond-team cornerback… expected to serve as backupto Teddy Carruthers at one spot… moved up depth charta year ago and gained increased playing time as seasonprogressed… High School: Cornerback for GrahamClark at Dobyns-Bennett High School… Personal: Un-decided on college major… son of Charles and PatriciaStover… born April 4, 1982… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 8 0 0 0 0- 0 0-0 1 1-0 0

MARK MCCLINTOCKDefensive End6-2, 240, Sr.Kingsport, Tenn.

College: First-team PFL South lineman expected to haveeven greater impact in 2002… followed up strong 2001season with an even more impressive spring… continu-ally dominated practice with his defensive end play… two-year team captain will spearhead what should be strongdefense… speedy performer has worked to bulk up dur-

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PAT MURPHYQuarterback6-1, 209, So.Franklin, Tenn.

College: Expected to challenge for playing time after sit-ting out 2001 as transfer… came to APSU from Ander-son University… enjoyed solid spring, improving steadilydown towards end of camp… was 11 of 20 for 71 yardsduring spring game… threw for 85 yards on 11 of 14passing during earlier scrimmage… young player stilllearning offense… listed behind Matt Schmitz at positionentering fall… High School: Quarterback for Alvin Palmerat Franklin High School… earned all-region honors andhonorable mention All-State… Personal: Undecided onmajor… son of Rud and Julie Murphy… born Dec. 5,1981… age 20.

SHANE NOLANTight End6-2, 250, Jr.Madison, Tenn.

College: Was switched from guard to tight end duringspring to help solidify position… made quick transition tonew position and moved into starting role… size andstrength should aid both running game and pass protec-tion… owns good quickness for big man plus increasingspeed… improved catching ability as spring pro-gressed… saw 2001 season slowed by shoulder sprain…missed season's first two games before returning to lineupagainst Valporaiso… gained considerable playing timeas freshman… High School: Offensive and defensivetackle for David Marting at Goodpasture High School…earned all-state honors and played in the TennesseeEast-West Shrine Bowl… Personal: History major… pastmember of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of MickeyNolan and Debbie Bivins… born June 19, 1981… age21.

BILL NOLLDefensive Tackle6-0, 278, Sr.Cincinnati, Ohio

College: Returns for fourth season as starter up front…coming off another strong season… earned honorablemention PFL South… moved in as starter as freshmanand now brings great experience to position… has startedevery game during past two seasons… owns 120 totaltackles during his career, including 14 for losses… alsohas had three career sacks… his 42 initial hits in 2000were most among Gov lineman… has good speed andstrong upper body… High School: Defensive tackle forDoug Ramsey at Elder High School… selected to con-ference all-star team… Personal: Public managementmajor… son of Greg Noll and Debbie Mayes… bornMarch 25, 1981… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU1999 8 9 7 16 3-22 0-0 0 0-0 02000 11 42 24 66 6-16 1-7 0 0-0 12001 10 15 23 38 5-23 2-17 0 0-0 0

ZACH ORTONOffensive Lineman6-1, 323, Jr.Ducktown, Tenn.

College: Returns for second season as starting guard…again will anchor the strong guard role… was one of sev-eral young linemen to gain much experience a year ago…improved steadily during season… after serving as keyreserve as freshman, stepped up in spring to earn start-ing spot… has large frame and good strength… toughplayer who has potential to be foundation for offensiveline… High School: Tackle for Mark Stone at CopperBasin High School… earned all-region and all-state hon-ors… Personal: Agricultural science major… past mem-ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of Steve andKarla Orton… born. Oct. 15, 1981… age 20.

ADRIAN PARKERDefensive Back6-0, 200, Fr,Franklin, Tenn.

College: Will provide depth in secondary… expected tovie for time at strong safety… joined Govs during win-ter… High School: Strong safety and fullback for AlvinPalmer at Franklin High School… Personal: Math ma-jor… son of Anthony Parker and Vondell Miller… bornFeb. 18, 1983… age 19.

COREY PHILLIPSCornerback5-9, 165, So.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Talented young defender returns as one of Govs'starting cornerbacks… owns outstanding quickness andspeed as superb cover man… quickly moved into APSUstarting lineup as freshman… tied for team lead in inter-ceptions, grabbing one in college debut before pickingoff four more… missed spring practice with knee injurybut expected to be at full strength in fall… transferred toAPSU in Fall 2001 from Tennessee State… didn't playfootball at TSU… High School: Defensive back for KurtPage at Father Ryan High School… earned first-teamall-state, all-midstate and all-Division II Elite Eleven… alsoall-state tennis player… Personal: Business major… sonof Michael and Yvonne Phillips… born Dec. 15, 1981…age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 10 13 10 23 1- 1 0-0 0 5-28 4

ADAM RECTOROffensive Guard6-2, 265, So.Gibson City, Tenn.

College: Young lineman returns as starter at offensiveguard… moved into starting lineup as freshman at quickguard… developed steadily during season… helped Govsbecome stronger running team as season progressed…owns good strength and quickness… High School: De-fensive end and offensive tackle for Steve Hay at Gibson

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BENJI REECETight End6-0, 220, Jr.Newport, Tenn.

College: Young player will find playing time at tight endposition… hopes to have found niche after serving as alinebacker since arriving at APSU… moved from line-backer to tight end in offseason… has good hands andsize… expect to see in game on running situations…became effective special teams performer a year ago…High School: Quarterback and linebacker for WayneStyle at Cosby High School… named all-region and teamMVP as senior… Personal: Agricultural Science major…son of Danny Reece and Juanita Fancher… born May18, 1981… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2000 6 4 3 7 0-0 0 0 0-0 0CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC2001 8 — — — — 0 0 0 0.0

BEN REUSTOutside Linebacker6-4, 204, So.Lexington, KY.

College: Made smooth transition from strong safety tooutside linebacker during spring… his strong tacklingability and athleticism should solidify what should be astrong linebacker corps… has good speed and agility…coming off outstanding first APSU season… as redshirtfreshman, finished fourth on team in tackles, despite miss-ing one game… his eight tackles for loss ranked fourthbest on team… has worked extremely hard during off-season… literally broke all the weight-lifting records dur-ing conditioning period after freshman season… pos-sesses large frame… redshirted in 2000 to gain strengthand adjust to college football… High School: Quarter-back for Joe Ruddel at Tates Creek High School… Per-sonal: Political science major… member of AthleticsDirector's Honor Roll and Dean's List during all four se-mesters… son of Jack and Kim Reust… born Jan. 12,1982… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 9 27 29 56 8-14 1-6 1 0-0 8

DAVE RIDLEYLinebacker5-6, 186, Jr.Whites Creek, Tenn.

College: Speedy outside linebacker again will be ex-pected to make contributions on defense and specialteams… listed behind Ben Reust at one outside spotentering fall… has ability to get into backfield with his

speed and quickness… despite limited playing time, hisfour sacks tied for second on team a year ago… HighSchool: Running back and linebacker for Richard Coureat Whites Creek High School… Personal: Music major…son of David Campbell and Emma Ridley… born Dec.12, 1981… age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 9 9 8 17 4-26 4-26 0 0-0 1

MATT ROARKOffensive Line5-10, 265, Fr.Elizabethon, Tenn.

College: Young lineman was offseason addition to Govsprogram...should provide depth along offensive front...season…took part in offseason workouts and spring drills,gaining valuable experience…High School: Center/noseguard for J.C. Campbell at Hampton High School… two-time honorable mention all-league...earned all-district inbaseball...Personal: English and communications artsmajor… son of Patrica Roark and the late Eddie Roark…born February 24, 1983...age 19.

JEFF ROWANOffensive Tackle6-3, 298, Jr.Sevierville, Tenn.

College: Returns to Govs camp after sitting out a yearago… rejoined Govs during winter and quickly regainedhis starting strong side tackle spot… expected to be leaderup front… his presence should aid both the running andpassing games… has quick feet for a big lineman… smartplayer… owns great strength… has steadily improvedtechniques each season… gained much playing time asfreshman before elevating into starting role as sopho-more in 2000… High School: Offensive and defensivetackle for Glen Ryan at Soddy-Daisy High School… Per-sonal: Health and human performance major… son ofJames and Susan Rowan… born April 4, 1981… age 21.

RHETT RUTLEDGEOffensive Lineman6-0, 291, Sr.Sevierville, Tenn.

College: Will challenge for playing time up front in 2002…can play center or guard… should provide depth at bothspots… has played primarily as a backup last two sea-sons… has worked hard to gain strength as well as speedduring off season… High School: Center for BennyHammond at Gatlinburg Pittman… Personal: Commu-nication arts major..son of Rick and Helen Rutledge…born Sept. 13, 1980… age 21.

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MATT SCHMITZQuarterback6-3, 190, Sr.Clarksville, Tenn.

College: Enters fall as Govs No. 1 quarterback afterwinning spring battle with Patrick Murphy and JesseKellogg… enjoyed solid spring, including 10-of-17 per-formance (87 yards) in Red-White game…has tremen-dous knowledge and understanding of offensivescheme…owns strong, accurate arm… experienceshould be asset to Govs offense…has thrown for 706yards in three previous seasons…former backup wasforced into the starting lineup in each of the past twoseasons when starter Brian Baker was injured…startedseason finale a year ago against Davidson, almost pull-ing out come-from-behind win… as sophomore, servedas starter for two early games before later also sharingquarterback duties after Baker was injured again… fin-ished 2000 season with strong effort against SouthFlorida… High School: Quarterback for Bob Ateca atClarksville High School… team captain…Personal:Health and human performance major…four-time mem-ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll, including both se-mesters a year ago… earned TSSAA Academic Merit… son of Bill and Lynn Schmitz…born May 30,1981…age 21.CAREER STATISTICS • QUARTERBACKYear G EFF A-C-I Pct. YDS TD LNG Y/G1999 5 15.96 20-6-3 30.0 38 0 17 7.62000 9 49.96 68-21-6 30.9 258 1 64 28.72001 8 84.05 75-32-5 42.7 410 2 64 51.2CAREER STATISTICS • RUSHINGYear G ATT NET TD YPA1999 5 3 -13 0 -2.62000 9 17 -82 0 -9.12001 8 25 12 0 0.5

THOMAS SEXTONFree Safety5-10, 174, Sr.Lynnville, Tenn.

College: Hopes to end standout career on positivenote… again expected to be one of team's defensiveleaders… Year-and-a-half away from ACL surgery,should be back near 100 percent… excellent safety whohas ability to read quarterback… solid pass cover de-fender as well as able to help on run support… has nosefor football and makes things happen defensively…earned All-PFL South as junior after collecting 44 tack-les and intercepting five passes… suffered torn ACL mid-way through 2000 season and missed season's remain-der… worked hard in rehab… perhaps Govs' best sec-ondary performer before injury… was enjoying impres-sive season in first opportunity to start… saw limitedplaying as freshman… High School: Tailback andcornerback for Ricky Taylor at Richland High School…earned all-region honors as senior, earning region'smost valuable offensive back honor… also was namedto region's all-academic team… Personal: Businessmajor… six-time member of Athletics Director's HonorRoll… son of George Sexton… born Oct. 24, 1979…age 22.

CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU1999 10 1 8 9 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 02000 5 14 22 36 0-0 0-0 0 2-99 02001 10 25 19 44 3-14 1-11 0 5-101 8

GABE SMYTHIAWide Receiver5-8, 180, Fr.Ashland City, Tenn.

College: Former prep quarterback working to make tran-sition to wide receiver in college...made significant stridesin spring to move up to No. 2 flanker spot...consideredoutstanding athlete who has good speed and strength...asformer signal caller, owns good feel for the position...HighSchool: Quarterback for Rick Butler and Terry Arringtonat Cheatham County High School...Personal: Health andhuman performance major..son of Douglas and LindaSmythia...born Sept. 16, 1978...age 23.

GEOFF STAHLOffensive Lineman6-1, 269, So.Chattanooga, Tenn.

College: Hoping to regain starting center spot afteroffseason ACL surgery… if healthy will provide outstand-ing depth on line… because of injury, listed No. 3 on depthchart at center entering summer camp after starting all10 games in 2001 season… also can play guard… satout 2000 season as redshirt year to add bulk to frame…off-season weight room work and physical maturity hasallowed him to get stronger and quicker … High School:Center and linebacker for Tom Watson at East Ridge HighSchool… Personal: Psychology major… son of Robertand Judy Stahl… born Aug. 17, 1982… age 20.

CHAD SWANGEROffensive Line6-0, 323, Jr.Newport, Tenn.

College: Improving performer along offensive line… listedas second-team strong side guard entering fall… hasgained increased playing time each of his two previousseasons… has increased strength and quickness in off-season program… owns large frame… High School: Of-fensive guard and defensive tackle at Cocke County HighSchool… named all-conference as offensive lineman…Personal: Business major… .three-time member of Ath-letics Director's Honor Roll a year ago… son of Jackieand Linda Swanger… born Feb. 28, 1981… age 21.

#10 • MattSCHMITZ

#5 • ThomasSEXTON

#80 • GabeSMYTHIA

#56 • GeoffSTAHL

#64 • ChadSWANGER

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BRAD SYKESCenter6-3, 285, So.Gordonsville, Tenn.

College: Making his second position change in as manyyears… moved from defensive tackle to offensive tacklea year ago… started every game at tackle as redshirtfreshman… with return of Jeff Rowan at tackle was shiftedto center to make a strong offensive line even stronger…transition to new position went smoothly during spring…athletic linemen has good size and speed… has in-creased strength during last two seasons… High School:Tight end and defensive end for Stanley Wills atGordonsville High School… earned all-region and all-midstate honors… Personal: Business major…son of Glendaand Eddie Dale Sykes… born March 16, 1982… age 20.

RYAN TAYLORLinebacker5-9, 191, So.Olmstead, KY.

College: Again expected to provide quality depth at line-backer spot… enters fall listed behind Ben Reust at out-side linebacker… worked way onto field a year ago…redshirted during first season…was initially moved to full-back in Spring 2001 but moved back to linebacker duringfall… owns outstanding work ethic anddetermination…strong player who has quick feet…hasnose for football and not afraid of contact… High School:Linebacker and running back for Gwynne Gaddie at Lo-gan County High School… earned all-state as well as third-team Bigger, Faster, Stronger All-American honors… Per-sonal: Math major… member of Athletics Director's HonorRoll all four APSU semesters, including Dean's List twice…son of Debbie Leath… born Sep. 26, 1981… age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 6 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0

JOSH THERIOTLinebacker5-11, 215, Sr.Maryville, Tenn.

College: Again expected to provide quality depth at line-backer spot… enters fall listed behind Jason Busby atmiddle linebacker… saw action in all 10 games last sea-son, being credited with 11 tackles along the way… stronglinebacker who excels at stopping the run…has good feetand ability to drop back in pass coverage…appeared inall 11 games for the Govs last season… also used as theteam's long snapper, where he has become extremelydependable…High School: Linebacker for TomHammontree at Maryville High School… earned all-state, all-region and all-county as senior… Personal:Agriculture major… son of John and Beverly Theriot…born April 5, 1980… age 22.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU1999 11 1 6 7 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 02000 11 5 4 9 1-4 0-0 0 0-0 02001 10 6 11 17 2-1 0-0 0 0-0 0

DESHAWNTA THORNTONFullback5-10, 231, So.Clarksville, Tenn.

College: Again will provide talented depth at fullbackposition… hard-nosed, hard-running back who can beeffective around goal line… strong player also has im-proved blocking ability… still looking for first APSU carry…used 2000 as redshirt season… also can be effectivecatching football… currently lodged behind Justin Henryat fullback… High School: Fullback for Terry Arringtonat Kenwood High School… Personal: Business major…son of Lance and Belinda Berkley… born Jan. 19, 1982…age 20.CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC2001 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0

BO TININTight End6-1, 230, So.Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

College: Former Lambuth transfer will challenge for play-ing time in 2002… listed No. 2 at tight end entering fall…owns good hands… also, size makes him effective inblocking situation… joined younger brother Bubba asfootball Gov a year ago… sat out season under transferrules… High School: Tight end for Barry Laxson atLawrence County High School… Personal: Health andhuman performance major… son of Stan and JanelleTinin… born Jan. 10, 1982… age 20.

BUBBA TININDefensive End6-4, 235, Fr.Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

College: Young defender expected to challenge for play-ing time in 2002… used season to increase strength andquickness… enjoyed solid spring… being groomed hope-fully to fill one of defensive end positions in future...figuresto back up Mark McClintock at one end spot… HighSchool: Tight end and defensive end for Barry Laxsonat Lawrence County High School… earned all-star hon-ors… Personal: Health and human performance major…son of Stan and Janelle Tinin… born Feb. 13, 1983…age 19.

MARCUS TUCKERDefensive Tackle5-11, 255, So.Whites Creek, Tenn.

College: Another young defensive player again expectedto provide defensive line depth… should gain increasedexperience in second season...gained playing time asfreshman after solid fall campaign… should be even moreeffective player in 2002… listed as back up to Jake Ba-con at defensive tackle… High School: Offensive anddefensive lineman for Richard Coure at Whites CreekHigh School… earned all-region and all-metro and hon-orable mention All-State… Personal: Business manage-

#53 • BradSYKES

#28 • RyanTAYLOR

#54 • JoshTHERIOT

#32 • DeShawntaTHORNTON

#86 • BoTININ

#91 • BubbaTININ

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ment major… .son of Milton and Carolyn Tucker… bornDec. 15, 1982… age 19.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 3 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0

QUEA WILLIAMSRunning Back5-9, 180, Fr.Franklin, Tenn.

College: Youngster looks to provide depth at runningback after redshirting a year ago… will lend support toJay Bailey at tailback… owns good speed and quick-ness… was used some at wide receiver during spring…also could be used as kick returner… sat out last seasonas redshirt … used season to increase strength andbulk… High School: Tailback and cornerback for JackieBennett at Page High School… named all-county andall-region at cornerback…selected team offensive MVPl…Personal: Health and human performance major…member of Dean's List during spring… son of Vernonand Wilma Williams… born Jan. 20, 1982… age 20.

TRAE WILLISWide Receiver5-9, 165, Jr.Manchester, Tenn.

College: Expected to step into starting lineup after mak-ing his presence felt a year ago… tough, hard-nosed playerwho is not afraid to make catch in traffic… has good speedand great hands… coming off solid spring… despite vet-eran depth a year ago, found way onto field for 12catches… one of nine Govs to tally double figures in re-ceptions… fearless style makes him effective kick re-turner… has continued to improve each season… playedin five games as freshman, catching first college pass…redshirted in 1999… High School: Quarterback and de-fensive back for Jeff Breeden at Coffee County HighSchool… Personal: Health and human performancemajor… son of Albert and Becky Willis… born March 23,1980… age 22CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC2000 5 — — — — 1 6 0 6.02001 10 — — — — 12 91 1 7.6CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSEYear G KOR YDS AVG PR YDS AVG2000 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.02001 10 9 151 16.8 5 20 4.0

ANDY ZACHARIASENLinebacker6-2, 225, So.Nashville, Tenn.

College: Young defender expected to challenge for moreplaying time in 2002… enters fall listed as No. 2 insidebacker behind Bryan Johnson… coming off outstandingspring after solid first season as a reserve… impressedduring fall camp to earn playing time at inside backerbehind Dustin Wilson… gained enough time to recorddouble-digits in tackles..rangy backer added size and bulk

#55 • MarcusTUCKER

#27 • QueaWILLIAMS

#3 • TraeWILLIS

#45 • AndyZACHARIASEN

#00 • DeShauntaTHORNTON

#00 • DeShauntaTHORNTON

in offseason… High School: Inside linebacker and of-fensive guard for Ron Adyelot at Hillsboro High School…two-time all-district and all-region performer… selectedall mid-state and all-state as senior… played in East-WestShrine game…Personal: Undecided on major… son ofKristine Anne Lowthian… born July 31, 1983… age 19.CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSEYear G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU2001 10 4 7 11 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 027

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Kevin Abney, kicker, 5-9, 165, Fr.,Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast)

Terrio Beasley, defensive tackle, 6-3, 272, Fr.,Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin)

Robbie Brooks, quarterback/linebacker, 6-2, 215, Fr.,Athens, Tenn. (McMinn County)

Joe Carlini, wide receiver, 5-19, 175, So.,Brookville, Fla. (Central/South Florida)

Kris Currie, linebacker, 6-1`, 200, Fr.,Nashville, Tenn. (Overton)

Kenneth Ellison, running back, 5-6, 192, So.,Nashville, Tenn. (Hillwood)

Dustin Fleenor, wide receiver, 6-2, 195, Fr.,Manchester, Tenn. (Coffee County)

Ivorey Guy, offensive/defensive line, 5-10, 310, So.,Franklin, Tenn. (Page)

R.J. Haskins, tailback/defensive back, 5-9, 185, Fr.,Antioch, Tenn. (Antioch)

Laronn Horton, wide receiver, 5-9, 170, Fr.,Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma)

Godwin Ikponwosa, defensive back, 5-10, 160, Fr.,Nashville, Tenn. (McGavock)

Brandon Kessel, offensive/defensive line, 6-1, 287, So.,Hawthorne Woods, Ill. (Lake Zurich)

Pierre Laurence, defensive back, 5-10, 165, Fr.,Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast)\

Justin Martin, running back, 5-8, 165, Fr.,Cadiz, Ky. (Trigg County)

Chase Mitchell, defensive back, 5-9, 175, Fr.,Hartsville, Tenn. (Trousdale County)

Steve Redus, defensive end, 6-0, 220, Fr.,Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane)

Jordan Richardson, defensive end, 6-1, 215, Fr.Humboldt, Tenn. (Humboldt)

Shawn Scales, quarterback, 6-2, 215, Fr.,Nashville, Tenn. (Glencliff)

Matt Sensing, wide receiver, 5-10, 175, Fr.,Antioch, Tenn. (Antioch)

Charlie Sheppard, defensive line, 6-4, 240, Fr.,Lacombe, La. (Mandeville)

Jeremy Sydnor, defensive line, 6-1, 225, Fr.,McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie)

Matthew Wade, defensive line, 6-0, 235, Fr.,Brighton, Tenn. (Brighton)

Brian Wipprecht, linebacker, 6-1, 206, Fr.,Middletown, Ohio (Lakota East)\

Phillip Wise, tight end/defensive line, 6-4, 260, Fr.Nashville, Tenn. (Glencliff)

Emmanuel Yancy, wide receiver, 6-2, 185, Fr.,Brighton, Tenn. (Brighton)

Steven Young, defensive end, 6-1, 225, Fr.Clarksville, Tenn. (Northwest)

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#95 • TerrioBEASLEY

#70 • IvoreyGUY

#22 • JustinMARTIN

#58 • CharlieSHEPPARD

#79 • SteveYOUNG

#16 • RobbieBROOKS

#15 • R.J.HASKINS

#38 • ChaseMITCHELL

#74 • JeremySYDNOR

#23 • Joe CARLINI

#35 • LaronnHORTON

#93 • SteveREDUS

#75 • MatthewWADE

#47 • KrisCURRIE

#25 • GodwinIKPONWOSA

#51 • JordanRICHARDSON

#46 • BruceWIPPRECHT

#24 • KennethELLISON

#66 • BrandonKESSEL

#14 • ShawnSCALES

#87 • PhillipWISE

#88 • DustinFLEENOR

#37 • PierreLAURENCE

#85 • MattSENSING

#81 • EmmanuelYANCY

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CumberlandAug. 29, 6:30 p.m. (CDT)Clarksville, Tenn.

CampbellsvilleSept. 7, 12:30 p.m. (CDT)Campbellsville, Ky.

2002 ScheduleAug. 29 at Austin PeaySept. 7 at Indiana StateSept. 21 Union CollegeSept. 28 at Virginia-WiseOct. 5 Cumberland CollegeOct. 12 at LambuthOct. 19 BellhavenOct. 26 at CampbellsvilleNov. 9 GeorgetownNov. 10 at Pikeville College

CentreSept. 14, 6:30 p.m. (CDT)Clarksville, Tenn.

DaytonSept. 21, 1 p.m. (CDT)Clarksville, Tenn.

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 KenyonSept. 14 at Austin PeaySept. 21 at RhodesSept. 22 Washington & LeeOct. 5 SewaneeOct. 12 at MillsapsOct. 19 at MaryvilleOct. 26 TrinityNov. 2 DePauwNov. 16 at Rose Hulman

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 at St. FrancisSept. 14 Robert MorrisSept. 21 at Austin PeaySept. 28 DuquesneOct. 5 ButlerOct. 12 at ValparaisoOct. 19 DrakeOct. 26 at TiffinNov. 2 CanisiusNov. 9 Morehead StateNov. 16 at San Diego

Location: Dayton, OhioFounded: 1850Enrollment: 6,300Nickname: FlyersColors: Red and blueStadium: Welcome StadiumCapacity: 11,000Surface: TurfAffiliation: NCAA, I-AAPresident: Br. Raymond L. FitzAthletics Director: Ted KissellHead Coach: Mike Kelly

Alma Mater: Manchester, 1970Career Record (Yrs): 195-40-1 (21)School Record (Yrs): Same

Conference: Pioneer League2001 Record: 10-1Conference Record: 4-0 (1st)Lettermen Returning/Lost: 35/NAStarters Returning/Lost: 13/12Offense: I-OptionDefense: 5-2The Series: Dayton leads 2-1

Location: Campbellsville, Ky.Founded: 1906Enrollment: 1,600Nickname: Fighting TigersColors: Maroon, white, and silver grayStadium: Tiger Field

Capacity: 4,000Surface: Natural grass/Bermuda

Affiliation: NAIAPresident: Dr. Michalel V. CarterAthletics Director: Rusty HollinsworthHead Coach: Ron Finley

Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1954Career Record (Yrs): 74-75 (14)School Record (Yrs): 74-75 (14)

Conference: Mid-South2001 Record: 10-3

Conference Record: 5-2 (3rd)Lettermen Returning/Lost: 33/24Starters Returning/Lost: 9/17Offense: Multiple I OptionDefense: Multiple 4-3The Series: Campbellsville leads 2-1

For more information...SID: Scott Mooney

Office Phone: (270) 465-5276Fax Phone: (270) 789-5257Press Box: (270) 789-5276Home Number: (270) 465-9924Email: [email protected]

Athletic Dept.: (270) 789-5257Football Office: (270) 789-5262

www.campbellsvlile.edu

Location: Danville, Ky.Founded: 1819Enrollment: 1,040Nickname: ColonelsColors:Stadium: Farris StadiumCapacity: 2,500Surface: NaturalAffiliation: NCAA, IIIPresident: Dr. John A. RoushAthletics Director: Brian ChafinHead Coach: Andy Frye

Alma Mater: Muskingum, 1981Career Record (Yrs): 22-18 (4)School Record (Yrs): Same

Conference: Southern Collegiate2001 Record: 9-1Conference Record: 5-1 (2nd)Lettermen Returning/Lost: 26/16Starters Returning/Lost: 9/13Offense: I-OptionDefense: 50 & 40The Series: APSU lead 1-0

For more information...SID: Pat Lawson

Office Phone: (615) 444-2562Fax Phone: (615) 443-8422Press Box: (615) 430-2522Home Number: (615) 430-2522Email: [email protected]: (615) 444-2562 ext. 1145Football: 615-444-2562 ext. 1251www.cumberland.edu/athletics

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 Austin PeaySept. 14 at ValparaisoSept. 21 Virginia-WiseSept. 28 at Cumberland Coll.Oct. 5 LambuthOct. 12 at BelhavenOct. 25 CumberlandNov. 2 at Georgetown Coll.Nov. 9 PikevilleNov. 16 at Union

For more information...SID: Doug Hauschild



www.daytonflyers.com

Location: Cumberland, Tenn.Founded: 1842

Enrollment: 1,200Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon and white

Stadium: Lindsey Donnell StadiumCapacity: 2,500Surface: Natural grass

Affiliation: NAIAPresident: Dr. Charlene KozyAthletics Director: Paul PeckHead Coach: Herschel Moore

Alma Mater: Middle Tennessee, 1951Career Record (Yrs): 49-40 (10)School Record (Yrs): 49-40 (10)

Conference: Mid-South2001 Record: 6-4

Conference Record: 5-2/thirdLettermen Returning/Lost: 73/??Starters Returning/Lost: 17/5Offense: Wing TDefense: Pro 4-3The Series: APSU leads 6-3-1

For more information...SID: Ed Rall



www.centre.edu

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JacksonvilleSept. 28, 11:30 a.m. (CDT)Jacksonville, Fla.

Troy StateOct. 5, 6 p.m. (CDT)Troy, Ala.

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 Lenoir-RhyneSept. 14 at DavidsonSept. 21 PresbyterianSept. 29 Austin PeayOct. 5 at San DiegoOct. 19 at Morehead StateOct. 26 at Charleston So.Nov. 2 at Florida Int’lNov. 9 Edward WatersNov. 16 Wagner

ButlerOct. 12, 1 p.m. (CDT)Indianapolis, Ind.

Kentucky WesleyanOct. 19, 6 p.m. (CDT)Owensboro, Ky.

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 TiffinSept. 14 at Florida Int’lSept. 21 Wisc.-Stevens Pt.Sept. 28 at Morehead StateOct. 5 at DaytonOct. 12 Austin PeayOct. 19 San DiegoOct. 26 DrakeNov. 2 at ValparaisoNov. 9 at Quincy.

2002 ScheduleAug. 29 at Southern IllinoisSept. 7 at Southwest BaptistSept. 12 at Tennessee-MartinSept. 21 LincolnOct. 5 Saint Joseph'sOct. 12 at UnionOct. 19 Austin PeayOct. 26 at North GreenvilleNov. 2 QuincyNov. 9 Cumberland CollegeNov. 16 Bethel

Location: Owensboro, Ky.Founded: 1858Enrollment: 800Nickname: PanthersColors: Purple and WhiteStadium: ApolloCapacity: 3,000

Surface: Natural grassAffiliation: NCAA, IIPresident: Dr. Wesley H. PolingAthletics Director: Larry E. MooreHead Coach: John Johnson

Alma Mater: Northern Michigan, 1984Career Record (Yrs): 33-48 (8)School Record (Yrs): Same

Conference: Independent2001 Record: 1-9

Conference Record: N/ALettermen Returning/Lost: 49/27Starters Returning/Lost: 17/8Offense: West CoastDefense: 5-2The Series: APSU leads 4-0

Location: Troy, Ala.Founded: 1887Enrollment: 6,630Nickname: TrojanColors: Cardinal, silver and blackStadium: Richard M Scrushy Field

at Memorial StadiumCapacity: 17,500Surface: Natural grass

Affiliation: NCAA IChancellor: Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr.Athletics Director: Johnny WilliamsHead Coach: Larry Blakeney

Alma Mater: Auburn (1970)Career Record (Yrs): 98-34-1 (11)School Record (Yrs): 98-34-1 (11)


Conference Record: N/ALettermen Returning/Lost: 48/13Starters Returning/Lost: 20/8Offense: Trojan SpreadDefense: 4-3The Series: first meeting

For more information...SID: Tom Strother


Athletic Dept: (334) 670-3480Football Office: (334) 670-3682

www.troyst.edu/athletics

Location: Indianapolis, Ind.Founded: 1855Enrollment: 4,100Nickname: BulldogsColors: Blue and whiteStadium: Butler BowlCapacity: 18,000

Surface: GrassAffiliation: NCAA, I-AAPresident: Dr. Bobby FongAthletics Director: John ParryHead Coach: Kit Cartwright

Alma Mater: Bowling Green, 1976Career Record (Yrs): 0-0 (1st)School Record (Yrs): 0-0 (1st)

Conference: Pioneer League2001 Record: 5-5

Conference Record: 2-2Lettermen Returning/Lost: 32/17Starters Returning/Lost: 16/9Offense: Pro IDefense: 4-3The Series: First meeting

For more information...SID: Jamie Zeitz

Office Phone: (904) 745-7409Fax Phone: (904) 745-7179Press Box: (904) 745-7588Email: [email protected]

Home Number: (904) 762-0360Athletic Dept.: (904) 745-7400Football Office: (904) 745-7470

www.judolphins.edu

2002 ScheduleAug. 31 at NebraskaSept. 7 at UABSept. 14 Southern UtahSept. 21 at Iowa StateSept. 28 at MissouriOct. 5 Austin PeayOct. 12 at Mississippi StateOct. 19 at MarshallOct. 26 Florida AtlanticNov. 2 at ArkansasNov. 9 vs. Florida A&M

For more information...SID: Roy Pickerill


Athletic Dept.: 270-852-3330Football Office: (270) 852-3350

www.kwc.edu/athletic

Location: Jacksonville, Fla.Founded: 1934Enrollment: 2,350Nickname: DolphinsColors: Green and whiteStadium: Milne FieldCapacity: 5,000

Surface: Natural grassAffiliation: NCAA, I-AAPresident: David HarlowAthletics Director: Hugh DurhamHead Coach: Steve Gilbert

Alma Mater: West Chester, 1979Career Record (Yrs): 57-72 (13)School Record (Yrs): 16-24 (4)


Conference Record: 3-0Lettermen Returning/Lost: 30/37Starters Returning/Lost: 7/15Offense: MultipleDefense: 4-3 MultipleThe Series: Jacksonville leads 3-1

For more information...SID: Jim McGrath



www.butlersports.com


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Morehead StateOct. 26, 1:00 p.m. (CDT)Clarksville, Tenn.

St. Joseph's (Ind.)Nov. 2, Noon (CST)Rensselaer, Ind.

2002 ScheduleAug. 31 Cumberland CollegeSept. 7 at ValparaisoSept. 14 Kentucky StateSept. 21 at TusculumSept. 28 ButlerOct. 5 at DavidsonOct. 12 St. Joseph's (Ind.)Oct. 19 JacksonvilleOct. 26 at Austin PeayNov. 2 TiffinNov. 9 at Dayton

DavidsonNov. 9, 12 p.m. (CST)Davidson, N.C.

ValparaisoNov. 16, Noon (CST)Clarksville, Tenn.

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 at VMISept. 14 JacksonvilleSept. 21 at NewberrySept. 28 Emory and HaleOct. 5 Morehead StateOct. 12 GeorgetownOct. 19 at ValparaisoOct. 26 WesleyNov. 2 at Hampden-SydneyNov. 9 at Austin Peay

2002 ScheduleSept. 7 Morehead StateSept. 14 CampbelllsvilleSept. 21 at Tennessee TechSept. 28 at St. Joseph's (Ind)Oct. 5 at DrakeOct. 12 DaytonOct. 19 DavidsonOct. 26 at San DiegoNov. 2 ButlerNov. 9 LindenwoodNov. 16 Austin Peay

Location: Valparaiso, Ind.Founded: 1859Enrollment: 3,377Nickname: CrusadersColors: Brown and goldStadium: Brown FieldCapacity: 5,000Surface: Natural grassAffiliation: NCAA, I-AAPresident: Dr. Alan HarreAthletics Director: William SteinbrecherHead Coach: Tom HorneAlma Mater: Wisc.-LaCrosse, 1976Career Record (Yrs): 79-112-2 (19)School Record (Yrs): 53-81-1 (12)Conference: Pioneer League2001 Record: 3-8Conference Record: 1-3 (4th)Lettermen Returning/Lost: 29/27Starters Returning/Lost: 10/13Offense: Option passingDefense: 4-3-4The Series: Valparaiso leads 3-1

Location: Rensselaer, Ind.Founded: 1891Enrollment: 900Nickname: PumasColors: Cardinal and purpleStadium: Alumni StadiumCapacity: 4,000

Surface: Natural grassAffiliation: NCAA, IIPresident: Dr. Ernest MillsAthletics Director: Bill MassoelsHead Coach: Tom Riva

Alma Mater: Albion, 1990Career Record (Yrs): 20-23 (5)School Record (Yrs): Same


Conference Record: N/ALettermen Returning/Lost: 27/10Starters Returning/Lost: 14/5Offense: WishboneDefense: MultipleThe Series: St. Joseph's leads 1-0

For more information...SID: Joe Danahey

Office Phone: (219) 866-6141Fax Phone: (219) 866-6280Press Box: (219) 866-6000, ext. 6074Home Number: (219) 866-0068Emai: [email protected]


www.saintjoe.edu/athletics

Location: Davidson, N.C.Founded: 1837Enrollment: 1,650Nickname: WildcatsColors: Red and blackStadium: Richardson Stadium

Capacity: 4,000Surface: Natural grass

Affiliation: NCAA, I-AAPresident: Bobby VagtAthletics Director: Jim MurphyHead Coach: Mike Toop

Alma Mater: Merchant MarineAcad., 1977

Career Record (Yrs): 5-4 (1)School Record (Yrs): 5-4 (1)


Conference Record: 1-2 (3rd)Lettermen Returning/Lost: 39/6Starters Returning/Lost: 18/4Offense: Multiple Two-BackDefense: MultipleThe Series: Davidson leads 3-0

For more information...SID: Randy Stacy



www.msueagles.com

2002 ScheduleAug. 31 at IndianapolisSept. 7 St. Francis (Ill.)Sept. 14 at LincolnSept. 21 GannonSept. 28 ValparaisoOct. 5 at Ky. WesleyanOct. 12 at Morehead StateOct. 19 QuincyOct. 26 at South DakotaNov. 2 Austin PeayNov. 16 at Georgetown (Ky.)

For more information...SID: xxx



www.daytonflyers.com

Location: Morehead, Ky.Founded: 1887Enrollment: 9,000Nickname: EaglesColors: Blue and goldStadium: Jayne Stadium

Capacity: 10,000Surface: Astro Play

Affiliation: NCAA, I-AAPresident: Dr. Ronald G. EaglinAthletics Director: TBAHead Coach: Matt Ballard

Alma Mater: Gardner-Webb, 1979Career Record (Yrs): 76-66-1 (14)School Record (Yrs): 41-41 (8)


Conference Record: 2-1Lettermen Returning/Lost: 31/11Starters Returning/Lost: 14/10Offense: MultipleDefense: 4-3The Series: Morehead leads 22-17

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Aug. 30 Campbellsville (5,500) L 27-45Sept. 8 Catawba (2,671) L 0-37Sept. 22 Valparaiso (2,874)* W 37-13Sept. 29 Jacksonville (2,748)* L 7-38Oct. 6 Virginia-Wise (750) W 35-26Oct. 13 Charleston So. (1,228) L 21-36Oct. 20 Ky. Wesleyan (2,689) W 59-7Oct. 27 Morehead State (9,306) L 24-29Nov. 3 Saint Joseph's (4118) L 14-17Nov. 10 Davidson (2,221) L 12-17Home games in BoldHomecoming in bold italics

TEAM STATISTICS AP OPPSSCORING 236 265 Points Per Game 23.6 26.5FIRST DOWNS 175 165 Rushing 68 81 Passing 95 69 Penalty 12 15RUSHING YARDAGE 1208 1401 Yards gained rushing 1555 1698 Yards lost rushing 347 297 Rushing Attempts 371 422 Average Per Rush 3.3 3.3 Average Per Game 120.8 140.1 TDs Rushing 13 17PASSING YARDAGE 2291 1663 Att-Comp-Int 315-180-18 247-107-16 Average Per Pass 7.3 6.7 Average Per Catch 12.7 15.5 Average Per Game 229.1 166.3 TDs Passing 18 11TOTAL OFFENSE 3499 3064 Total Plays 686 669 Average Per Play 5.1 4.6 Average Per Game 349.9 306.4KICK RETURNS 46-911 37-781 Average 19.8 21.1PUNT RETURNS 30-142 26-277 Average 4.7 10.7INT RETURNS 16-184 18-379 Average 11.5 21.1FUMBLES-LOST 22-14 18-10PENALTIES-YARDS 66-524 62-580 Average Per Game 52.4 58.0PUNTS-YARDS 52-1980 61-2327 Average Per Punt 38.1 38.1 Net punt average 32.8 35.8TIME OF POSSESSION Game Average 28:52 31:083RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS

57/144 59/152 3rd-Down Pct 40% 39%4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS

6/17 5/10 4th-Down Pct 35% 50%SACKS BY-YARDS 23-180 25-208MISC YARDS 52 47TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 32 33FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS5-7 13-16PAT-ATTEMPTS 29-29 24-27ATTENDANCE 17929 16176 Games/Avg 5/3586 5/3235

SCORE BY QUARTERS:1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total

APSU 62 66 45 63 --236Opps 75 74 52 64 --265

INDIVIDUALRUSHING, G G Att YdG YdL NYG TD YPA YPG LGBAILEY, Jay 9 137 619 50 569 4.2 7 38 63.2GARNER, Brandon 10 112 459 32 427 3.8 2 19 42.7HENRY, Justin 10 30 184 3 181 6.0 1 28 18.1FARRELL, Mike 9 4 20 0 20 5.0 0 6 2.2SCHMITZ, Matt 8 25 80 68 12 0.5 0 14 1.5PAYETTE, Tulsa 5 1 9 0 9 9.0 0 9 1.8SWEETLAND, D. 10 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.1BAKER, Brian 9 61 183 194 -11 -0.2 3 27 -1.2Total.......... 10 371 1555 347 1208 3.3 13 38 120.8Opponents...... 10 422 1698 297 1401 3.3 17 29 140.1

PASSING G Effic Att Com Int .Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GBAKER, Brian 9 139.25 239 148 13 61.9 1881 16 69 209.0SCHMITZ, Matt 8 84.05 75 32 5 42.7 410 2 64 51.2GIBSON, Jonath. 1 0.00 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total.......... 10 125.66 315 180 18 57.1 2291 18 69 229.1Opponents...... 10 101.62 247 107 16 43.3 1663 11 92 166.3

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GBAKER, Brian 9 300 -11 1881 1870 207.8BAILEY, Jay 9 137 569 0 569 63.2GARNER, Brandon 10 112 427 0 427 42.7SCHMITZ, Matt 8 100 12 410 422 52.8HENRY, Justin 10 30 181 0 181 18.1FARRELL, Mike 9 4 20 0 20 2.2PAYETTE, Tulsa 5 1 9 0 9 1.8SWEETLAND, D. 10 1 1 0 1 0.1Total.......... 10 686 1208 2291 3499 349.9Opponents...... 10 669 1401 1663 3064 306.4

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GFARRELL, Mike 9 50 846 16.9 4 69 94.0BLAIR, Ron 10 31 589 19.0 11 65 58.9OGG, Mike 9 16 160 10.0 0 33 17.8HENRY, Justin 10 14 144 10.3 1 44 14.4BAILEY, Jay 9 14 67 4.8 0 11 7.4SWEETLAND, D. 10 12 124 10.3 1 22 12.4WILLIS, Trae 10 12 91 7.6 1 12 9.1PAYETTE, Tulsa 5 11 112 10.2 0 26 22.4GARNER, Brandon 10 10 72 7.2 0 14 7.2KING, Brock 9 9 79 8.8 0 20 8.8CURRAN, Pat 4 1 7 7.0 0 7 1.8Total.......... 10 180 2291 12.7 18 69 229.1Opponents...... 10 107 1663 15.5 11 92 166.3

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GFARRELL, Mike 9 20 846 121 311 0 1298 144.2GARNER, Brandon 10 427 72 0 352 0 851 85.1BAILEY, Jay 9 569 67 0 0 0 636 70.7BLAIR, Ron 10 0 589 0 0 0 589 58.9HENRY, Justin 10 181 144 0 11 0 336 33.6WILLIS, Trae 10 0 91 20 151 0 262 26.2PAYETTE, Tulsa 5 9 112 0 77 0 198 39.6OGG, Mike 9 0 160 0 9 0 169 18.8SWEETLAND, D. 10 1 124 0 0 0 125 12.5SEXTON, Thomas 10 0 0 0 0 101 101 10.1KING, Brock 9 0 79 0 0 0 79 8.8McCLINTOCK, M. 9 0 0 0 0 33 33 3.7PHILLIPS, Corey 10 0 0 0 0 28 28 2.8HORTON, Wayne 10 0 0 0 0 14 14 1.4SCHMITZ, Matt 8 12 0 0 0 0 12 1.5BRITTON, Bert 10 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.8CURRAN, Pat 4 0 7 0 0 0 7 1.8BESLEY, Montrel 10 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.1BAKER, Brian 9 -11 0 0 0 0 -11 -1.2Total.......... 10 1208 2291 142 911 184 4736 473.6Opponents...... 10 1401 1663 277 781 379 4501 450.1(Expected returnees in bold)

Overall: 3-7 (Home: 2-3, Road: 1-4) PFL: 0-3 (Home: 0-1, Road: 0-2)2001 Final Statistics

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PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongFARRELL, Mike 24 121 5.0 0 15WILLIS, Trae 5 20 4.0 0 16BESLEY, Montrel 1 1 1.0 0 0Total.......... 30 142 4.7 0 16Opponents...... 26 277 10.7 0 53

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongGARNER, Brandon 16 352 22.0 0 43FARRELL, Mike 16 311 19.4 0 39WILLIS, Trae 9 151 16.8 0 26HENRY, Justin 2 11 5.5 0 9PAYETTE, Tulsa 2 77 38.5 0 69OGG, Mike 1 9 9.0 0 9Total.......... 46 911 19.8 0 69Opponents...... 37 781 21.1 2 100

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdHOGAN, J.P. 51 1980 38.8 58 2 3 20 0Team 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1Total.......... 52 1980 38.1 58 2 3 20 1Opponents...... 61 2327 38.1 72 3 5 20 1

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD LongPHILLIPS, Corey 5 28 5.6 1 20SEXTON, Thomas 5 101 20.2 0 38BRITTON, Bert 2 8 4.0 0 5

McCLINTOCK, M. 2 33 16.5 0 19HORTON, Wayne 1 14 14.0 0 14LYONS, Rodney 1 0 0.0 0 0Total.......... 16 184 11.5 1 38Opponents...... 18 379 21.1 3 84

SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PtsBLAIR, Ron 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66DEARDORFF, J. 0 5-7 29-29 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 44BAILEY, Jay 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42FARRELL, Mike 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24BAKER, Brian 3 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 18GARNER, B. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12HENRY, Justin 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12WILLIS, Trae 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6PHILLIPS, Corey1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6SWEETLAND, D.1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6SCHMITZ, Matt 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 0Total.......... 32 5-7 29-29 0-2 0 0-1 0 0 236Opps... 33 13-16 24-27 1-2 1 1-4 0 0 265

Field Goals FG-A 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg BlkDEARDORFF 5-7 0-0 4-4 0-1 1-2 0-0 47 0

FIELD GOAL DISTANCES (underlined bold GOOD):DEARDORFF: 37, 25, 45, 47, 25, 28, 28,

|------------------Tackles------------------| |-Sacks-| |-------Pass Def-------| |--Fumbles--|DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf45 WILSON, Dustin 10 41 70 111 9-22 2-12 . . . 1-52 . .12 BRITTON, Bert 10 31 39 70 4-20 2-17 2-8 3 . . 2 .42 JOHNSON, Bryan 10 22 37 59 7-11 . . 1 . . 1 .19 REUST, Ben 9 27 29 56 8-14 1-6 . 8 . 1-0 . .5 SEXTON, Thomas 10 25 19 44 3-14 1-11 5-101 8 . . . .94 BACON, Jake 10 18 24 42 4-8 1-6 . 3 . 1-0 1 .35 HORTON, Wayne 10 21 18 39 3-4 . 1-14 7 . 1-0 . .92 NOLL, Billy 10 15 23 38 5-23 2-17 . . . . . .93 HARRIS, Bryan 10 19 17 36 13-51 6-36 . 1 . 1-0 1 .97 McCLINTOCK, M. 9 25 10 35 9-32 2-14 2-33 1 . . 2 .13 PHILLIPS, Corey 10 13 10 23 1-1 . 5-28 4 . . . .96 BELL, Joe 10 12 8 20 5-37 4-35 . 2 . . . .36 RIDLEY, Dave 9 9 8 17 4-26 4-26 . 1 . . . .54 THERIOT, Josh10 6 11 17 2-1 . . . . . . .31 BESLEY, Montrel 10 4 12 16 . . . 2 . 1-0 . 195 MEYERS, Justin 10 8 8 16 1-2 . . . . 1-0 . .39 GARNER, Justin 5 10 6 16 . . . 2 . . 1 .33 JACKSON, Darius 9 12 3 15 . . . 1 . . . .55 ZACHARIASON, A. 10 4 7 11 1-1 . . . . . . .76 HENLEY, Ryan 7 . 9 9 2-2 . . . . . . .75 FORSYTHE, J. 8 2 4 6 . . . . . . . .41 BROOKS, Mike 8 4 2 6 . . . . . . . .43 TAYLOR, Ryan 6 3 1 4 . . . . . 1-0 . .52 MOORE, Matt 5 2 2 4 . . . . . . . .20 HENRY, Justin 10 1 1 2 . . . . . . . .40 GARNER, Brandon 10 1 1 2 . . . . . . . .10 SCHMITZ, Matt 8 2 . 2 . . . . . . . .44 BAILEY, Jay 9 1 1 2 1-3 . . . . . . .22 SWEETLAND, D. 10 2 . 2 . . . . . . . .66 TUCKER, Marcus 3 . 2 2 . . . . . . . .98 DEARDORFF, J. 10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . .

32 THORNTON. D. 9 . 1 1 . . . . . . . .4 FARRELL, Mike 9 1 . 1 . . . . . 1-0 . .8 OGG, Mike 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . 1 .57 FLEMING, Avery 8 . 1 1 . . . . . . . .59 ORTON, Zach 8 . 1 1 . . . . . . . .28 BLAIR, Ron 10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . .7 LYONS, Rodney 6 . . . . . 1-0 . . 1-0 . .Total.......... 10 343 386 729 82-272 23-180 16-184 44 . 10-52 9 1Opponents...... 10 - - - - 25-208 18-379 26 . 14-47 12 1 .

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IndividualRushes ....................................... 30 GARNER, Brandon at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001)Yards Rushing ......................... 139 BAILEY, Jay vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)TD Rushes ................................... 3 BAILEY, Jay vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Long Rush ................................. 38 BAILEY, Jay vs Saint Joseph's (Nov. 03, 2001)Pass attempts ............................ 52 BAKER, Brian vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)Pass completions ..................... 32 BAKER, Brian vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)Yards Passing ......................... 426 BAKER, Brian vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)TD Passes .................................... 5 BAKER, Brian vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Long Pass .................................. 69 BAKER, Brian at Virginia-Wise (Oct.. 6, 2001)Receptions ................................. 11 FARRELL, Mike vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)Yards Receiving ...................... 210 FARRELL, Mike vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)TD Receptions ............................. 4 BLAIR, Ron vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Long Reception ......................... 69 FARRELL, Mike at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001)Field Goals ................................... 2 DEARDORFF, Justin at Davidson (Nov. 10, 2001)Long Field Goal ......................... 47 DEARDORFF, Justin vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Punts ............................................ 9 HOGAN, J.P. at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)Punting Avg ............................ 46.3 HOGAN, J.P. at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001)Long Punt .................................. 58 HOGAN, J.P. at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001)Long Punt Return ...................... 16 WILLIS, Trae vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Long Kickoff Return ................. 69 PAYETTE, Tulsa at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001)Tackles .................................... 18.0 WILSON, Dustin at Davidson (Nov. 10, 2001)Sacks ......................................... 2.0 HARRIS, Bryan vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001)........................................................ BELL, Joe vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)

Tackles For Loss ...................... 3.0 REUST, Ben vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001)........................................................ JOHNSON, Bryan vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001)

Interceptions ............................... 3 SEXTON, Thomas vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)

Governors Top Marks

Rushes ................... 62 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001)Yards Rushing ..... 278 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001)Yards Per Rush .... 4.8 at Morehead State (Oct 27, 2001)TD Rushes ............... 3 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001).................................... vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct 20, 2001)

Pass attempts ........ 53 vs Campbellsville (Aug 30, 2001)Pass completions . 32 vs Campbellsville (Aug 30, 2001)Yards Passing ..... 426 vs Campbellsville (Aug 30, 2001)Yards Per Pass ... 11.7 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001)TD Passes ................ 5 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Total Plays ............. 84 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Total Offense ....... 496 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Yards Per Play ...... 6.2 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)Points ..................... 59 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Sacks By .................. 5 vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001).................................... vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)

First Downs ........... 26 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Penalties ................ 12 vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001)Penalty Yards ........ 99 vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001)Turnovers ................ 6 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001).................................... vs Saint Joseph's (Nov. 03, 2001)

Interceptions By ...... 6 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)

Opponents Top Marks

Rushes ................... 63 vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001)Yards Rushing ..... 309 vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001)Yards Per Rush .... 4.9 vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001)TD Rushes ............... 4 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001).................................... vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001)

Pass attempts ........ 38 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Pass completions . 19 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)Yards Passing ..... 406 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)Yards Per Pass ... 12.7 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)TD Passes ................ 3 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001)Total Plays ............. 76 at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001)Total Offense ....... 529 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)Yards Per Play ...... 7.1 at Charleston Southern (Oct .13, 2001)Points ..................... 45 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)Sacks By .................. 5 at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001)First Downs ........... 23 at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001)Penalties ................ 10 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)Penalty Yards ...... 117 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001)Turnovers ................ 9 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)Interceptions By ...... 4 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001)

2001 Governors Superlatives

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RUSHINGMost attempts—651 (1994)Most net yards gained—2,995 (1994)Highest average per rush—4.8 (1948)Highest average per game—290.4(1948)PASSINGMost attempts—442 (1999)Most completions—253 (1999)Most had intercepted—35 (1969)Highest percent completed—.572 (1999)Most yards gained—2,847 (1999)Most touchdowns by passing—25(1999)Highest average per game—258.8(1999)

Team—Single SeasonTOTAL OFFENSEMost rushing and passing plays—788 (1989)Most yards gained rushing and pass-ing—4,201 (1994)Highest average per play—5.4 (1994)PUNTINGMost punts—91 (1972)Highest average per punt—40.9 (1986)INTERCEPTIONSMost passes intercepted—24 (1985)Most yards returned—296 (1970)PUNT RETURNSMost punts returned—37 (1998)Most yards returned—502 (1965)KICKOFF RETURNSMost kickoffs returned—68 (1989)

Most yards returned—1,163 (1989)MISCELLANEOUSMost first downs by rushing—144 (1994)Most first downs by passing—118(1999)Most total first downs—205 (1994)Most penalties against—112 (1992)Most yards penalized—897 (1992)Most fumbles—48 (1982)SCORINGMost total points scored—298 (11games, 1994)Most total points per game—31.1 (280 in9 games, 1965)Most total points allowed—440 (10games, 1997)Most total points per game—44.0 (440 in10 games, 1998)

Single-Game MiscellaneousMost offensive plays—97 vs. Tennes-see-Martin (1997)First downs rushing—29 vs. KentuckyWesleyan (1994)**OVC record**Net yards rushing—674 vs. KentuckyWesleyan (1994)**OVC record**Total offense—701 vs. KentuckyWesleyan (1994)**OVC record**Highest rushing average—9.91 yards

per carry vs. Kentucky Wesleyan(1994)**OVC record**Most rushing touchdowns—8 vs.Kentucky Wesleyan (1994)**tied forOVC record**Most points—73 vs. Morehead State(1994)**OVC record**Most touchdowns—10 vs. Morehead

State (1994)**tied for OVC record**Most points-after made—10 vs.Morehead State (1994)**tied for OVCrecord**Most kickoffs—11 vs. Morehead State(1994)**tied for OVC record**Largest victory margin—67 points vs.Morehead State (1994)

Individual—CareerRUSHINGMost rushes—636 by John Ogles

(1963-66)Most net yards gained—2,932 by John

Ogles (1963-66)Highest average per rush (minimum 200

rushes)—7.3 by Floyd Jones (1981,84) (1,498 yards on 205 rushes)

PASSINGMost attempts—838 by Brian Baker

(1998-01)Most completions—488 by Brian

Baker (1998-01)Most had intercepted—44 by Dennis

Dyer (1966-69)Highest percent completed (minimum200 attempts)—.582 by Brian Baker

(488-838/1998-01)Most yards gained—5,587 by Brian

Baker (1998-01)Most touchdown passes thrown—48 by

Brian Baker (1998-01)Highest efficiency rationg—125.0 byBrian Baker (1998-01)

TOTAL OFFENSEMost rushing and passing plays—1,015

by Randy Christophel (1975-78)Most yards gained rushing and passing--

5,721 by Brian Baker (1998-01)Highest average per play (minimum 250plays)—6.6 by Ben Fendley (1947-50)RECEIVINGMost passes caught—232 by Harold

Roberts (1967-70)Most yards—3,005 by Harold Roberts

(1967-70)Most touchdown passes caught—31 by

Harold Roberts (1967-70)PUNTINGMost punts—241 by Jim Hardie

(1967-70)Highest punting average (minimum 75

punts)—38.8 by Reid Barr (1985-87)PUNT RETURNSMost returned—96 by Tim Chilcutt

(1962- 65)Most yards returned—938 by Tim

Chilcutt (1962-65)

KICKOFF RETURNSMost returned—96 by Fred (Rex) Motes

(1982-86)Most yards returned—2,086 by Fred

(Rex) Motes (1982-86)INTERCEPTIONSMost interceptions—16 by Kirk Pointer

(1992-95)Most yards returned—211 (on 13) by

Howell Flatt (1966-69)SCORINGMost touchdowns scored—31 by Harold

Roberts (1967-70)Most points-after attempted—76 by

Steve Munnell (1990-93)Most points-after made—71 by Steve

Munnell (1990-93)Most field goals kicked—33 by Brian

Yarbrough (1982-85); Tom McMillan(1986-90)

Most field goals attempted—64 by BrianYarbrough (1982-85)

Total points—196 by Harold Roberts(1967-70), 31 touchdowns, fivetwo-point conversions

All-time APSU Records

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RUSHINGMost rushes—247 by John Ogles (1966)Most net yards gained—1,093 by Floyd

Jones (1981)Highest average per rush (minimum 60rushes)—8.2 yards per carry by Floyd

Jones (1981) (1,093 yards on134 attempts)


(1999)Most completions—247 by Brian Baker

(1999)Most intercepted—25 by Dennis Dyer

(1969)Highest percent completed (minimum 75attempts)—.619 by Brian Baker (2001)Most yards gained—2,809 by Brian

Baker (1999)Most touchdown passes—25 by Brian

Baker (1999)

TOTAL OFFENSEMost rushing and passing plays—490 by

Brian Baker (1999)Most rushing and passing yards—2,695

by Brian Baker (1999)Highest average per play (minimum 100plays)—8.0 yards by Floyd Jones (1981)

RECEIVINGMost receptions—67 by Harold Roberts

(1969)Most yards gained—1033 by Vince

Tweddell (1998)Most TD passes caught—11 by Harold

Roberts (1967); Ron Blair (2001)

PUNTINGMost punts—82 by Grad Wright (1990)Highest average per punt (minimum 25punts)—40.9 yards by Reid Barr (1986)

(60 punts for 2453 yards)

PUNT RETURNSMost punts returned—35 by Joe

Grimsley (1979)Most yards returned—502 by Tim

Chilcutt (1965)

KICKOFF RETURNSMost kicks returned—36 by Fred (Rex)

Motes (1986)Most yards returned—749 by Fred (Rex)

Motes (1986)

INTERCEPTIONSMost intercepted passes—9 by Howell

Flatt (1966)Most yards returned—181 by Howell

Flatt (1966)

SCORINGMost touchdowns scored—13 by John

Ogles (1966)Most points-after attempted—35 by

David Young (1994)Most points-after made—33 by David

Young (1994)Most field goals attempted—23 by Tom

McMillan (1987)Most field goals made—14 by Tom

McMillan (1987)Most consecutive field goals made—7

by David Young (1994)Most total points scored—78 by John

Ogles (1966)

Single GameRUSHINGMost attempts—37 by Eric Dance

(Illinois State, 1990)Most net yards—244 by Floyd Jones

(Morehead State, 1981)Highest average per rush—12.5 yards

by Arnold Huskey (East Tennessee,1965) (minimum 8 rushes) (8 rushesfor 100 yards)


(Virginia-Wise, 1999)Most completions—40 by Brian Baker

(Virginia-Wise, 1999)Most had intercepted—5 by Brian Baker

(Davidson, 1999); Rob Christophel(Eastern Kentucky, 1983); SteveBrewer (Eastern Kentucky, 1979);John Kok (Murray State, 1969);Dennis Dyer (Eastern Kentucky,1969)

Highest percent completed—.815 byTony Policare (Toledo, 1988) (22completions in 27 attempts)

Most yards gained—438 by Brian Baker(Virginia-Wise, 1999)

Most touchdown passes thrown—5 byBrian Baker (Campbellsville, 1999),(KentuckyWesleyan, 2001)

TOTAL OFFENSEMost rushing and passing plays—72 by

Brian Baker (Virginia-Wise,1999)Most yards gained rushing and passing

—429 by Brian Baker (Virginia-Wise,1999)

Highest average per play—14.9 yards byRobert Parker (Eastern Kentucky,1960) (minimum 10 plays)

RECEIVINGMost receptions—20 by Harold Roberts

(Murray State, 1969)Most yards gained—252 by Harold

Roberts (Murray State, 1969)Most touchdown passes caught—4 by

Harold Roberts (Murray State, 1967,1969); Ron Blair (KentuckyWesleyan, 2001)

PUNTINGMost punts—14 by Mike Johnson

(Tennessee Tech, 1971)Highest average per punt—49.0 yards

by Reid Barr (Western Kentucky,1986) (minimum 5 punts) (6 for 294yards)

Longest punt—81 yards by ChipJohnson (Western Kentucky, 1974)

INTERCEPTIONSMost passes intercepted—4 by Jim

Hardie (Morehead State, 1970);Taylon Jenkins (Georgetown, 1998)

Most yards returned—110 by JamesMesidor (Southeast Missouri, 1991)

PUNT RETURNSMost punts returned—7 by Tim Chilcutt

(Tennessee-Martin, 1965)Most yards returned—146 by Joe

Grimsley (Tennessee-Martin, 1978)

SCORINGMost touchdowns—5 by Daniel Williams

(Tennessee-Martin, 1996)Most field goals—4 by Tom McMillan

(Kansas State, 1987)Longest field goal—55 yards by Brian

Yarbrough (Western Kentucky, 1983)Most points-after attempted—10 by

David Young (Morehead State, 1994)Most points-after made—10 by David

Young (Morehead State, 1994)Most points scored—30 by Daniel

Williams (Tennessee-Martin, 1996)

Single SeasonAll-time APSU Records

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1964Ed Bunio, TDave Satterfield, CTim Chilcutt, DBCarlton Flatt, DB1965Ronnie Parson, ETommy Dobbs, GJohn Ogles, FBTommy Dillard, DTBobby Byrd, LBAndy Toombs, DBTim Chilcutt, DB1966Ronnie Parson, ECalvin Walter, TTommy Dobbs, GJohn Ogles, FBAndy Toombs, DB

1967Harold Roberts, E1968Harold Roberts, EHowell Flatt, DB1969Harold Roberts, SE1970Harold Roberts, SE1971Jim Hughes, DEBonnie Sloan, DT1972Bonnie Sloan, DT1974Robert Tripp, DB1976Les Jones, TJames Green, DL

Bob Bible, LBTerry McCabe, LB1977Waddell Whitehead, RBJames, Green, DLBob Bible, LBRon Sebree, DEMike Betts, DBLynn Hailstock, DBJoe Grimsley, DB1979Richard Wozniak, DLLynn Hailstock, DB1980Sonny Defilippis, QBSteve Puthoff, WRBrett Williams, DE1982Charles Tucker, T

1983Mike Newton, DB1984Ron Shegog, DBJim Barlow, DL1985Marlin Chapman, DLScott Fox, DERon Shegog, DB1986Eddie Walls, LB1987Roy Berkemeier, OG1988Elzie Anderson, DB1992Richard Darden, DE1994Brian Harvey, DE

All-Ohio Valley Conference(First Team)

All-Volunteer State Athletic ConferenceFrances Quarles, TJulius Sneed, GBen Fendley, HBSam Reeks, FB1950L.E. Oakley, EPhil Krug, TMelton Self, GHendricks Fox, CJimmy Drye, HBBen Fendley, HB1951Carlton Balthrop, EPhil King, TDick Hays, QB

1954Ron Clary, TVirgil Hill, GBill Alexander, HB1955Bobby Brown, TLeon Vaughn, GBill Alexander, HBVirgil Hill, FB (All-Area)1956Joe Neal Grisham, EBucky Brown, GAl McClearn, CCunningham Crow, QB

1960Bobby Baumgartner, EJack Bushofsky, GLee Roy Overtstreet, FB1961Clifford Sims, EHoward Suiter, TBud Coley, GTommy Donnelly, FB1962Claude Clements, ERocky Cobb, GTommy Donnelly, FB

1946George Fisher, E (All Mid-State)1947George Fisher, EWaldo Binkley, TTommy Green, GGeorge Morton, C1948Tom Lincoln, EWaldo Binkley, TGeorge Morton, GFrank Rubel, QBBen Fendley, HB1949L.E. Oakley, E

OVC Players of the Year OVC Coaches of the YearOffensive 1964-Carlton Flatt, QB-DB; 1980-Sonny Defilippis, QB 1964-Bill DupesDefensive 1977-Bob Bible, LB; 1978-Mike Betts, DB 1977-James "Boots" Donnelly

APSU Football Conference Champions1948 — Volunteer State Athletic Conference (8-2 overall)1977 — Ohio Valley Conference (6-1 OVC/8-3 overall)

Governors Individual League Honors

2001Brian Baker, QBRon Blair, WRJay Bailey, RBMike Ogg, TE

All-Pioneer Football League SouthAvery Fleming, OTMark McClintock, DEDustin Wilson, LBThomas Sexton, FSJ.P. Hogan, P

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1950 L.E. Oakley, EWilliamson

1960 Jack Bushofsky, GWilliamson

1965 Tim Chilcutt, DBAssociated Press

1966 John Ogles, FBAssociated Press

1970 Harold Roberts, EAssociated Press

1977 Bob Bible, LB

Associated Press1978 Mike Betts, DB

Associated Press1980 Brett Williams, DE

Associated Press1982 Charles Tucker, T

Kodak Coaches1992 Richard Darden, DE

Associated PressThe Sports NetworkLeonard's Losers

1999 Justin Schrader, LBDon Hansen FootballWeekly Non-ScholarshipMichael Farrell, WRDon Hansen FootballWeekly Non-Scholarship

2000 Dustin Wilson, LBDon Hansen FootballWeekly 1-AA Mid-Majors

First Team

Second and Third Team1964 Tim Chilcutt, DB

Associated PressSecond Team

1965 Richard Wozniak, DEAssociated PressSecond Team

1966 Steve Puthoff, WRAssociated PressThird Team

1982 Charles Tucker, TAssociated PressSecond Team

1992 Richard Darden, DEDon Hansen'sNational FootballWeekly Gazette

2000 Matt Reel, DLDon Hansen FootballWeekly Mid-MajorSecond Team

2001 Dustin WilsonAssociated PressThird Team

Honorable Mention1949 Tom Lincoln, E

WilliamsonJulius Sneed, GWilliamson

1950 Phil Krug, TWilliamson

1961 Clifford Sims, EWilliamson

1962 Richard Moore, QBWilliamson

1963 Carlton Flatt, QBWilliamson

1964 Carlton Flatt, QBAssociated Press

1965 Ronnie Parson, EAssociated Press

1966 Ronnie Parson, EAssociated Press

1968 Doug Pittenger, DTAssociated PressHarold Roberts, EAssociated Press

1969 Harold Roberts, EAssociated Press

1972 Bonnie Sloan, DT

Associated Press1974 Bob Sizemore, C

Associated Press1977 Waddell Whitehead, RB

Associated PressRon Sebree, DEAssociated PressJames Green, DTAssociated Press,Mike Betts, DBAssociated Press

1980 Sonny Defilippis, QBAssociated Press

1985 Ron Shegog, FSThe Sporting News(Preseason)

1986 Eddie Walls, LBAssociated Press

1999 Brian Baker, QBDon Hansen FootballWeekly Non-Scholarship

2000 Jay Bailey, RBDon Hansen FootballWeekly Mid-Major

1974 Greg Johnson, G1992 D.J. Carter, C

GTE District IVJamie Spicer, RBGTE District IV

1993 D.J. Carter, CGTE District IVJamie SpicerGTE District IVSports Scholars(second team)Steve MunnellGTE District IV

1996 Jules Hewitt(first team)Arthur Ashe SportsScholarsAaron Gray(third team)

Academic All-America HonorsArthur Ashe SportsScholars

1997 Jules Hewitt(first team)Arthur Ashe SportsScholars

1998 Vince TweddellGTE Second-TeamAcademic All-AmericaGTE District IVJules Hewitt(first team)Arthur Ashe SportsScholarsGTE District IVGreg SchultheisGTE District IV

1999 Justin SchraderGTE District IV

Special Awards

2001 Dustin Wilson, LBAmerican FootballCoaches AssociationDon Hansen FootballWeekly Non-ScholarshipRon Blair, WRDon Hansen FootballWeekly Non-Scholarship

All-America Governors

Bill Pace College/University

Scholar-Athlete AwardPresented by the Middle

Tennessee Chapter of theNational Football Foundation

1993-94 D.J. Carter1997-98 Jules Hewitt1998-99 Vince Tweddell

N4A AchievementAwards

National Association ofAcademic Advisors for

Athletics (N4A) AchievementAward

1996-97 Chris Wiggins

Scholar Athlete AwardSponsored by Burger King($10,000 donated to APSU

scholarship fund)1996 Aaron Gray

Scholar-Athlete AwardPresented by the Middle

Tennessee Chapter of theNational Football Foundation

1998-99 Justin Schrader1999-00 Justin Schrader

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"NEW HORIZONS"

Year Coach Captains W L T Pts Opp1930 Scott Alden 3 4 1 43 731931 Scott Alden 3 2 2 51 731932 Scott Alden 3 2 2 59 281933-35 No team1936 Fred T. Brown 2 5 0 38 931937 Fred T. Brown 2 6 0 91 1301938 Fred T. Brown 3 5 1 90 1251939 Fred T. Brown 4 5 0 89 981940 Fred T. Brown 4 7 0 91 1881941 Fred T. Brown 4 5 0 90 1611942-45 No team

• VOLUNTEER STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE •1946 David Aaron George Fisher 5 4 0 141 129

Bud Barrett1947 David Aaron Leon Garrett 3 6 1 78 167

George Morton1948 David Aaron Leon Garrett 8 2 0 258 116

James Quarles1949 David Aaron Hendricks Fox 8 2 0 236 83

Homer Bell1950 David Aaron Hendricks Fox 5 2 1 160 94

L.E. Oakley1951 David Aaron Phil Krug 1 8 1 130 196

Dick Hays1952 David Aaron Carlton Balthrop 7 2 1 210 113

Charlie Quarles1953 David Aaron Jerry Roberson 4 4 0 168 119

Charles OakleyFrank Ramsey

1954 David Aaron Bobby Brown 3 5 2 107 178Bobby Way

1955 Ken Cooper Bill Alexander 2 7 1 100 162Bobby Way

1956 Ken Cooper Malcolm Moore 5 6 0 179 204Howard Hawkins

1957 Ken Cooper Noojin Walker 4 6 0 134 165Gerald Wiley

1958 Earl Gartman John McKay 3 7 0 93 170Dan Burden

1959 Earl Gartman Sid Ingram 1 9 0 84 225Ted PotterBert Simpson

1960 Art Van Tone Bobby Baumgartner2 8 0 114 186Jack Bushofsky

1961 Art Van Tone Bud Coley 2 8 0 92 214Clifford Sims

1962 Art Van Tone Tommy Donnelly 0 10 0 47 218Rupert Baker

1963 Bill Dupes Rocky Cobb 1 9 0 54 150Ed BunioClaude Clements

• OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE •1964 Bill Dupes Claude Clements 8 1 1 230 78

Carlton FlattTommy Dillard

1965 Bill Dupes Tommy Dillard *8 1 0 280 118Tim ChilcuttClaude Clements

1966 Bill Dupes Tommy Dobbs 6 4 0 194 164John Ogles

1967 Bill Dupes Carl Williams 2 8 0 100 289Philip FarinellaTommy WoodringBill Joe Jeans

1968 Bill Dupes Doug Pittenger 5 5 0 216 222Larry NegronMark Raby

1969 Bill Dupes Dennis Dyer 2 7 1 184 262Bruce Gibbs

1970 Bill Dupes Harold Roberts 3 7 0 136 256Craig BangstonTerry Johnson

Year Coach Captains W L T Pts Opp1971 Bill Dupes Bill Blair 2 8 0 125 188

Ben BoswellGerald Noble

1972 Bill Dupes Bonnie Sloan 3 8 0 139 236Jerry SeayRobert Elizer

1973 Jack Bushofsky Rick Christophel 2 8 0 131 223Tony Wade

1974 Jack Bushofsky Rick Christophel 3 7 1 158 260Bob SizemoreDwight HoustonRobert Tripp

1975 Jack Bushofsky Terry McCabe 3 8 0 111 241Ron Bailey

1976 Jack Bushofsky Terry McCabe 5 6 0 154 166Danny McCulloughRandy ChristophelRon GreenRon Bailey

1977 James Donnelly Bob Bible 8 3 0 182 132James Green

1978 James Donnelly Mike Betts 6 4 0 151 143Ron Sebree

1979 Watson Brown Lynn Hailstock 7 4 0 198 150Steve BrewerStan BurnsJoe Grimsley

1980 Watson Brown Richard Wozniak 7 4 0 217 148Steve PuthoffSonny DefilippisCosmo Cochran

1981 Emory Hale Mike Troutman 5 5 0 207 227Greg JonesRandy MichaelJim Baker

1982 Emory Hale Mike Owens 3 7 0 156 262Jody HebertCharles Tucker

1983 Emory Hale Chris Jenkins 6 5 0 190 188Jim KolodziejMichael Shelton

1984 Emory Hale Mark Stokes 7 4 0 171 163Jim BarlowRickey Rice

1985 Emory Hale Marlin Chapman 5 6 0 194 193Pat WilsonScott FarnellMike Mignone

1986 Emory Hale Clinton Cross 5 6 0 197 197Scott FoxTerry GentryEddie Walls

1987 Emory Hale Roy Berkemeier 2 9 0 119 306Mike SliptchuikMark SouthallDean Edwards

1988 Paul Brewster Rico Ransom 3 8 0 89 348Elzie Anderson

1989 Paul Brewster Sammy Gholston *1 10 0 135 407Calvin JohnsonMike Lewis

1990 John Palermo none selected 0 11 0 108 3391991 Roy Gregory Jaime Hagan 5 6 0 191 231

Jeff Crutchfield1992 Roy Gregory Mack Young 3 8 0 182 299

Richard Darden1993 Roy Gregory Jeff Stec 1 10 0 179 354

Fred Waters1994 Roy Gregory Brian Harvey 4 7 0 298 266

John McDuffie1995 Roy Gregory Scott McCormick 3 8 0 212 341

Marcus Watkins

Year Coach Captains W L T Pts Opp1996 Roy Gregory Phillip Hancock 1 10 0 149 339

Steve HaywoodRalph HillChris HortonJacob Dickson

• INDEPENDENT •1997 Bill Schmitz Tommy Leaf 0 10 0 119 440

Landon Dunaway1998 Bill Schmitz Tommy Leaf 4 7 0 199 326

Tony Lockhart1999 Bill Schmitz Ted Skipper 3 8 0 240 423

Tenille HudginsJustin SchraderBrian Baker

2000 Bill Schmitz Mike Allen 2 9 0 183 397Justin SchraderBrian Baker

• PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE •2001 Bill Schmitz Brian Baker 3 7 0 236 265

Brandon GarnerMark McClintockDustin Wilson

2002 Bill Schmitz

Notes: *APSU awarded forfeit win

Year-By-Year Records

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1930 (3-4-1)Coach: Scott AldenBell Independents W 12- 0Vanderbilt Frosh L 0-12Bethel (Ky.) L 6-19Murray State Frosh T 0- 0Clarksville Ind. W 7- 0UT Junior College L 0-30Western Ky. Frosh L 0-12Clarksville All-Stars W 18- 01931 (3-2-2)Coach: Scott AldenVanderbilt Frosh T 0- 0Bethel (Tenn.) W 14- 0Murray State Frosh L 0-60Bethel (Ky.) W 12- 0Middle Tenn. Frosh L 7-13Tenn. Tech Frosh W 18- 0UT Junior College T 0- 01932 (3-2-2)Coach: Scott AldenVanderbilt Frosh L 6- 7Lambuth W 14- 2Murray State Frosh T 6- 6UT Junior College T 6- 6Tenn. Tech Frosh W 7- 0Middle Tenn. Frosh W 20- 0Cumberland (Tenn.) L 0- 71933-35: No Team1936 (2-5-0)Coach: Fred T. BrownCumberland (Tenn.) W 13- 0UT Junior College L 0-18Murray State Frosh L 0- 7Bethel (Tenn.) L 6- 9Middle Tennessee L 0-27UT Junior College L 0-32Tenn. Tech Frosh W 19- 01937 (2-6-0)Coach: Fred T. BrownCumberland (Tenn.) L 0-26Union (Tenn.) L 19-20Pensacola Navy L 7-12Murray State Frosh W 26- 7UT Junior College L 14-20Middle Tennessee L 0-19Middle Tenn. Frosh W 19- 0Western Ky. Frosh L 6-261938 (3-5-1)Coach: Fred T. BrownUnion (Tenn.) L 0-19Murray State Frosh L 7-13Pensacola Navy L 0-12UT Junior College W 14-13Martin College W 51- 0Tennessee Wesleyan T 6- 6Tennessee Tech L 0-27Southern Illinois W 12- 9Western Ky. Frosh L 0-261939 (4-5-0)Coach: Fred T. BrownMartin College W 31- 0Union (Tenn.) L 6-33Pensacola Navy L 7-20Western Ky. Frosh L 0 - 7UT Junior College W 7- 0Tennessee Tech L 0-25Murray State Frosh L 0- 7Southern Illinois W 25- 6Middle Tenn. Frosh W 13- 01940 (4-7-0)Coach: Fred T. BrownMilligan L 0-12Memphis State L 0-40Union (Tenn.) L 0-28Middle Tennessee L 6-35Pensacola Navy L 7-33UT Junior College W 20- 0

Arkansas State L 0-13Burlington JC W 37- 0Martin College W 7- 0Western Ky. L 0-20Rose Polytechnic W 14- 71941 (4-5-0)Coach: Fred T. BrownWestern Ky. L 0-38Union (Tenn.) L 0-34Rose Polytechnic L 7-22Middle Tennessee L 0-28UT Junior College W 13- 0Arkansas State W 34- 0Burlington JC W 12- 7Tenn. Wesleyan W 24- 6Memphis State L 0-261942-45: No Team1946 (5-4-0)Coach: David B. AaronTennessee Wesleyan L 0- 6Cumberland (Tenn.) W 27- 0Western Ky. L 6-27UT Junior College W 33- 0Middle Tennessee L 9-42Vanderbilt Frosh (HC) L 12-45UT Junior College W 14- 0Bethel (Tenn.) W 27- 0Cumberland (Tenn.) W 13- 91947 (3-6-1)Coach: David B. AaronTennessee Wesleyan W 6- 0Union (Tenn.) L 7-26Cumberland (Tenn.) T 13-13Troy State L 7-13Middle Tennessee L 0-33Bethel (Tenn.) W 6- 0Jacksonville State L 6- 7Delta State L 13-28UT Junior College (HC) W 20- 7Memphis State L 0-401948 (8-2-0)Coach: David B. AaronUnion (Tenn.) W 18- 7Cumberland (Tenn.) W 39- 7Bethel (Tenn.) W 67- 0Centre W 19-13Troy State W 18- 7Jacksonville State W 14-13UT Junior College W 39- 0Delta State (HC) L 7-48Athens W 24- 7Tennessee Wesleyan L 13-141949 (8-2-0)Coach: David B. AaronGeorgetown (Ky.) W 31- 6Union (Tenn.) W 20- 0Arkansas A&M W 7- 0Tennessee Wesleyan W 64-19Troy State L 0- 6Jacksonville State L 7-19Maryville W 20-14Fort Campbell W 20- 6Athens (HC) W 40- 7Florence State W 27- 61950 (5-2-1)Coach: David B. AaronUnion (Tenn.) W 28-13Florence State W 6- 0Arkansas A&M W 23-21Middle Tennessee L 14-34Milligan L 6- 7Jacksonville State T 13-13Maryville W 35- 0Millikin (HC) W 35- 61951 (1-8-1)Coach: David B. AaronCamp Breckinridge L 6-19East Tennessee L 12-13

Florence State L 7-27Arkansas A&M L 6-38Middle Tennessee L 6-27Union (Tenn.) (HC) W 56- 0Fort Campbell L 0-26Jacksonville State T 6- 6Troy State L 13-20Camp Breckinridge L 18-201952 (7-2-1)Coach: David B. AaronEast Tennessee T 6- 6Florence State L 0- 9Arkansas A&M W 20- 7Delta State W 39- 7Union (Tenn.) W 40- 7Jacksonville St. (HC) W 20- 7Camp Breckinridge L 0-49Troy State W 26- 7Millikin W 40- 7Stewart AFB W 19- 71953 (4-4-0)Coach David B. AaronEast Tennessee W 21-13Henderson State W 34- 6Florence State L 13-14Delta State W 20- 0Jacksonville State W 47-16Carson-Newman (HC) L 14-18Southeast Missouri L 6-19Murray State L 13-331954 (3-5-2)Coach: David B. AaronEast Tennessee L 7-28Henderson State W 19-13Florence State L 7-13Middle Tennessee T 7- 7Memphis Navy W 14- 7Jacksonville St. (HC) T 14-14Carson-Newman L 6-13Tennessee Tech L 13-27Murray State L 7-44Fort Campbell W 13-121955 (2-7-1)Coach: Ken CooperEast Tennessee L 0- 6Presbyterian L 7-13Florence State L 7-13Middle Tennessee T 14-14Missouri Valley L 2-20Jacksonville State L 0-20Murray State (HC) L 13-20Tennessee Tech L 6-37Arkansas State W 19- 6Fort Campbell W 32-131956 (5-6-0)Coach: Ken CooperEast Tennessee W 13- 7Middle Tennessee L 20-38Florence State W 19- 6Tennessee Tech L 7-17Memphis State L 19-42Jacksonville (HC) W 7- 0Troy State L 13-14Arkansas Tech W 15-13Murray State L 27-33Arkansas State L 13-27Fort Campbell W 26- 71957 (4-6-0)Coach: Ken CooperSouthern Illinois L 12-25Memphis Navy W 26- 0Memphis State L 0-41Arkansas Tech W 20-12Jacksonville State L 0-20Troy State (HC) W 33- 0Middle Tennessee L 0-14East Tennessee L 7-13Florence State L 13-40

Fort Campbell W 23- 01958 (3-7-0)Coach: Earl GartmanMiddle Tennessee L 0-12Eastern Illinois W 21- 6Chattanooga L 0-26Jacksonville State L 6- 8Arkansas State L 0-16Troy State W 12-10East Tennessee (HC) W 25-19Western Kentucky L 16-34Florence State L 13-20Fort Campbell L 0-191959 (1-9-0)Coach: Earl GartmanMiddle Tennessee L 0-36Eastern Illinois W 12- 8Western Kentucky L 12-20Jacksonville State L 14-15Eastern Kentucky L 7-21Troy State (HC) L 7-13East Tennessee L 14-44Florence State L 8-22Tennessee-Martin L 10-21Fort Campbell L 0-251960 (2-8-0)Coach: Art Van ToneMiddle Tennessee L 0- 6Carson-Newman L 0- 7Tennessee-Martin L 7-13Western Kentucky L 6-34Jacksonville State W 14- 8Eastern Kentucky (HC) L 13-27Troy State W 13- 7East Tennessee L 14-35Florence State L 34-35Fort Campbell L 13-141961 (2-8-0)Coach: Art Van ToneMiddle Tennessee L 7-40Carson-Newman W 10- 7Tennessee-Martin L 7-14Western Kentucky L 6-26Jacksonville State L 6-21Eastern Kentucky L 7-21Troy State (HC) W 21- 6East Tennessee L 14-21Florence State L 8-14Fort Campbell L 6-441962 (0-10-0)Coach: Art Van ToneMiddle Tennessee L 0-28Carson-Newman L 0-21Tennessee-Martin L 0-16Western Kentucky L 13-21Morehead State L 7-36Eastern Kentucky L 7-14Jacksonville St. (HC) L 13-23East Tennessee L 0-23Florence State L 0-17Fort Campbell L 7-191963 (1-9-0)Coach: Bill DupesEastern Kentucky L 0-14Murray State L 0-14Carson-Newman L 0- 7Western Kentucky L 14-34Morehead St. (HC) L 0- 7Middle Tennessee L 0-27East Tennessee L 7- 8Tennessee Tech L 13-28Tennessee-Martin W 20- 6Fort Campbell L 0- 51964 (8-1-1)Coach: Bill DupesEastern Kentucky W 26- 0Murray State W 26-10Carson-Newman W 44- 7

Western Kentucky T 6- 6Morehead State L 13-14Middle Tennessee W 9- 7East Tennessee W 27-20Tennessee Tech (HC) W 29- 0Tennessee-Martin W 35- 0Fort Campbell W 15-141965 (8-1-0)Coach: Bill DupesEastern Kentucky W *30-35Murray State W 23- 6Southeast Missouri W 50- 7Western Kentucky W 38- 6Morehead State W 26-21Middle Tennessee (HC) L 20-24East Tennessee W 21- 7Tennessee Tech W 23-12Tennessee-Martin W 49- 0*APSU gained 1-0 forfeit1966 (6-4-0)Coach: Bill DupesEastern Kentucky L 15-33Murray State W 49- 0Southeast Missouri W 28-27Western Kentucky L 3- 7Morehead State L 10-21Middle Tennessee W 13- 7East Tennessee (HC) W 22-14Tennessee Tech W 20-15Tennessee-Martin W 17-13Chattanooga L 17-271967 (2-8-0)Coach: Bill DupesChattanooga L 8-23Western Kentucky L 6-31Eastern Kentucky L 0-37Morehead State W 10- 8Middle Tennessee L 20-34Findlay L 0-14Murray State W 37-20Tennessee Tech L 13-38East Tennessee (HC) L 0-37Tennessee-Martin L 6-471968 (5-5-0)Coach: Bill DupesChattanooga L 13-41Western Kentucky L 0-42Eastern Kentucky L 20-21Morehead State W 17-16Middle Tennessee W 46-13Findlay W 47-20Murray State W 56-35Tennessee Tech (HC) L 0-10East Tennessee L 8-17Tennessee-Martin W 9- 71969 (2-7-1)Coach: Bill DupesTennessee-Martin L 6- 7Troy State T 16-16Western Kentucky W 28-27Eastern Kentucky L 10-29Morehead State L 18-29Middle Tennessee W 20-17Arkansas A&M L 13-14Murray State L 41-53Tennessee Tech L 20-56East Tennessee (HC) L 12-141970 (3-7-0)Coach: Bill DupesTroy State L 0-28Western Kentucky L 9-28Eastern Kentucky L 7-38Morehead State L 6-24Tennessee-Martin L 21-22Middle Tennessee L 0-44Northwood (Mich.) W 24-14Murray State (HC) W 45- 7Tennessee Tech W 10- 6East Tennessee L 14-45

Year-By-Year Scores

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"NEW HORIZONS"

1971 (2-8-0)Coach: Bill DupesTroy State W 34- 0Western Kentucky L 7-46Eastern Kentucky L 9-14Morehead State L 0-22Tennessee-Martin L 3-17Middle Tennessee L 7-19Northwood (Mich.) L 14-17Murray State L 6-16Tennessee Tech L 12-37East Tennessee (HC) W 33- 01972 (3-8-0)Coach: Bill DupesTroy State L 0-27Western Kentucky L 7-28Eastern Kentucky L 6-21Morehead State L 21-31Tennessee-Martin W 18- 6Middle Tennessee L 6-24Arkansas - Monticello W 17- 6Murray State W 33-20Tennessee Tech (HC) L 7-19East Tennessee L 16-20Henderson State L 8-341973 (2-8-0)Coach: Jack BushofskyHenderson State L 7-17Youngstown State W 16- 7Western Kentucky L 0-28Eastern Kentucky L 7-24Morehead State L 22-23Middle Tennessee (HC) L 20-23Tennessee-Martin L 0-26Murray State L 19-31Tennessee Tech L 12-31East Tennessee W 28-131974 (3-7-1)Coach: Jack BushofskyYoungstown State L 7-24Carson-Newman W 28-17Western Kentucky L 7-35Eastern Kentucky L 9-22Morehead State W 17-15North Alabama W 20-14Middle Tennessee L 16-45Tennessee-Martin L 26-31Murray State (HC) L 8-16Tennessee Tech L 7-28East Tennessee T 13-131975 (3-8-0)Coach: Jack BushofskyCentral Arkansas L 13-14Carson-Newman L 0-13Western Kentucky L 3-30Eastern Kentucky L 0-49Morehead State W 20-10North Alabama L 6-23Middle Tennessee (HC) W 17-13Tennessee-Martin L 15-24Murray State L 10-14Tennessee Tech L 0-20East Tennessee W 27-311976 (5-6-0)Coach: Jack BushofskyTennessee-Martin L 0-24Mars Hill W 22- 0Western Kentucky L 7-12Eastern Kentucky L 13-27Morehead State W 27-13North Alabama W 21-14Nicholls State L 0- 7Middle Tennessee W 21- 9Murray State (HC) L 13-23Tennessee Tech L 13-31East Tennessee W 17- 6Tennessee Tech L 13-31East Tennessee W 17- 61977 (8-3-0)Coach: James DonnellyTennessee-Martin L 10-23

Mars Hill W 17-15Western Kentucky W 21- 3Eastern Kentucky W 20-17Morehead State W 21- 7North Alabama W 13- 6Nicholls State L 13-15Middle Tennessee (HC) L 6-15Murray State W 13- 0Tennessee Tech W 24-21East Tennessee W 24-101978 (6-4-0)Coach: James DonnellyTennessee-Martin W 21-14Western Kentucky L 13-17Eastern Kentucky L 0-14Morehead State W 19-16North alabama L 6-10Livingston State W 13- 3Middle Tennessee W 28-17Murray State (HC) W 23-17Tennessee Tech L 14-28East Tennessee W 14- 71979 (7-4-0)Coach: Watson BrownJames Madison W 10- 6Tennessee-Martin W 34- 7Western Kentucky L 20-24Eastern Kentucky L 10-35Morehead State L 0- 7Jacksonville State W 21-13Livingston State W 14- 0Middle Tennessee (HC) W 31-14Murray State L 10-24Tennessee Tech W 21-14Mars Hill W 27- 61980 (7-4-0)Coach: Watson BrownTennessee-Martin L 20-24James Madison W 21- 3Western Kentucky L 14-20Eastern Kentucky L 10-23Morehead State W 23-21Nicholls State W 35-16Middle Tennessee W 7- 3Akron W 41-14Murray State (HC) W 24- 0Tennessee Tech W 13-10Arkansas State L 9-141981 (5-5-0)Coach: Emory HaleKentucky State W 24-14James Madison W 13- 7Western Kentucky L 0-28Eastern Kentucky L 14-41Morehead State W 42-28Middle Tennessee (HC) W 14- 9Akron L 19-23Murray State L 29-34Tennessee Tech L 24-29Tennessee-Martin W 28-141982 (3-7-0)Coach: Emory HaleKentucky State W 31-24Tennessee-Martin L 14-17Western Kentucky L 15-33Eastern Kentucky L 18-27Morehead State W 17-16Youngstown State L 9-31Middle Tennessee L 7-24Murray State (HC) L 7-21Tennessee Tech W 31-27Akron L 7-421983 (6-5-0)Coach: Emory HaleTennessee-Martin W 45- 6Kentucky State W 20-14Western Kentucky W 13- 3Eastern Kentucky L 14-31Morehead State W 14- 3Youngstown State L 19-41Middle Tennessee L 17-31

Central Florida (HC) L 7-10Murray State W 17-16Tennessee Tech W 21- 7Akron L 3-261984 (7-4-0)Coach: Emory HaleTennessee-Martin W 13-10Kentucky State W 14- 0Nicholls State L 6-31Eastern Kentucky L 3-20Morehead State W 21-14Youngstown State L 13-16Middle Tennessee W 16- 7Central Florida W 24-21Murray State L 13-20Tennessee Tech (HC) W 27- 7Akron W 21-171985 (5-6-0)Coach: Emory HaleCincinnati L 9-31Tennessee-Martin W 13- 7Livingston W 28-22Eastern Kentucky L 10-20Morehead State W 14-10Youngstown State L 14-35Middle Tennessee L 14-17Kentucky State (HC) W 48- 0Murray State L 6-14Tennessee Tech W 24-20Akron L 14-171986 (5-6-0)Coach: Emory HaleSouthern Illinois L 17-24Tennessee-Martin W 36- 0Kentucky State W 24- 7Middle Tennessee W 7- 0Morehead State L 10-27Youngstown State W 13-10Western Kentucky (HC) L 20-34Eastern Kentucky L 17-27Akron L 16-31Tennessee Tech W 23-13Murray State L 14-241987 (2-9-0)Coach: Emory HaleKansas State W 26-22Tennessee-Martin L 10-30Southern Illinois L 3-10Tennessee Tech L 9-14Middle Tennessee L 16-38Morehead State W 20-13Youngstown State L 18-20Western Kentucky (HC) L 0-27Eastern Kentucky L 7-50Cincinnati L 10-42Murray State L 0-401988 (3-8-0)Coach: Paul BrewsterKentucky State W 20-14Eastern Illinois L 0-44Cincinnati L 7-52Western Kentucky L 3-28Eastern Kentucky L 10-56Toledo L 14-38Middle Tennessee (HC) L 0-36Morehead State L 6-43Tennessee State W 16-12Tennessee Tech W 10- 6Murray State L 3-19 1989(1-10)Coach: Paul BrewsterEastern Illinois L 0-36Tennessee-Martin L 0-21Indiana State L 15-42Southwest Missouri L 3-41Western Kentucky L 0-49Eastern Kentucky L 20-45Middle Tennessee L 7-46Morehead State (HC) W 22-23*Tennessee State L 10-38Tennessee Tech L 15-17

Murray State L 43-49*APSU gained forfeit win1990 (0-11)Coach: John PalermoTennessee-Martin L 10-24Temple L 0-28Southwest Missouri L 7-24Samford L 9-28Tennessee State L 7-33Morehead State L 7-34Middle Tennessee (HC) L 7-56Illinois State L 9-13Eastern Kentucky L 14-38Tennessee Tech L 14-20Murray State L 24-311991 (5-6)Coach: Roy GregoryWestern Kentucky W 18-14Southern Illinois L 17-21Kentucky State W 17-6Southeast Missouri W 24-21Middle Tennessee (HC) L 8-23Tennessee Tech L 7-32Tennessee State W 31-17Morehead State L 14-33Tennessee-Martin L 28-34Eastern Kentucky L 0-21Murray State W 27- 91992 (3-8)Coach: Roy GregoryEastern Illinois L 9-14Knoxville College W 31- 7Southern Illinois L 7-37Southeast Missouri W 21-16Murray State L 10-27Middle Tennessee L 10-49Tennessee Tech (HC) L 0-10Morehead State L 34-41Eastern Kentucky L 14-45Tennessee-Martin W 32-181993 (1-10)Coach: Roy GregoryCincinnati L 10-42Knoxville College W 28-19Western Kentucky L 27-28Eastern Kentucky L 7-48Tennessee Tech L 17-35Murray State L 14-38Tennessee State L 16-21Morehead State L 10-23Southeast Missouri (HC) L 7-17Middle Tennessee L 10-44Tennessee-Martin L 33-391994 (4-7)Coach: Roy GregoryKentucky Wesleyan W 62- 7Western Kentucky L 3-21Eastern Kentucky L 14-27Tennessee Tech W 34-27Murray State L 14-29Tennessee State L 22-26Morehead State (HC) W 73- 6Southeast Missouri L 10-31Middle Tennessee L 3-28Samford L 36-43Tennessee-Martin W 27-211995 (3-8)Coach:Roy GregoryEastern Illinois L 13-31Samford L 32-42Western Kentucky W 38-34Southeast Missouri L 23-38Murray State L 17-45Middle Tennessee L 0-43Tennessee Tech W 20-17Tennessee State W 28-6Morehead State L 13-26Eastern Kentucky L 0-28Tennessee-Martin L 28-311996 (1-10)Coach: Roy Gregory

Arkansas State L 0-24Samford L 10-12Western Kentucky L 2-34Southeast Missouri L 13-17Murray State L 7-51Middle Tennessee L 14-50Tennessee Tech L 17-23Tennessee State L 14-38Eastern Illinois L 7-42Eastern Kentucky L 10-24Tennessee-Martin W 55-241997 (0-10)Coach: Bill SchmitzMorehead State L 43-55Samford L 13-21Western Kentucky L 7-53Eastern Kentucky L 3-56Tennessee Tech L 3-36Murray State L 0-51Eastern Kentucky L 14-42Southeast Missouri L 0-31Middle Tennessee L 10-59Tennessee-Martin L 26-361998 (4-7)Coach: Bill SchmitzCampbellsville L 23-36Morehead State L 21-44Samford L 7-47Dayton W 21-17Western Kentucky L 14-56Jacksonville W 40-25Charleston Southern L 14-17Cumberland W 29-21Tusculum W 20-7Georgetown L 10-17Valparaiso L 0-391999 (3-8)Coach: Bill SchmitzCumberland W 27-22Samford L 0-51Dayton L 21-49Campbellsville W 36-35Jacksonville L 21-28Charleston Southern L 17-39Kentucky Wesleyan W 38-28Morehead State L 7-47Virginia's-Wise L 28-34Davidson L 22-38Valparaiso L 23-522000 (2-9)Coach:Bill SchmitzCumberland L 3-7Catawba L 7-33Valparaiso L 28-35Jacksonville L 24-28Dayton L 7-42Charleston Southern L 20-42Kentucky Wesleyan W 42-31Morehead State L 10-73Virginia-Wise W 35-25Davidson L 7-22South Florida L 0-592001 (3-7)Coach:Bill SchmitzCampbellsville L 27-45Catawba L 0-37Valparaiso W 37-13Jacksonville L 7-38Virginia-Wise W 35-26Charleston Southern L 21-36Kentucky Wesleyan W 59-7Morehead State L 24-29Saint Joseph's L 14-17Davidson L 12-17

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Coaches .....................Years Seasons Games Won Lost Tied Pct.Scott Alden .............. 1930-32 3 22 9 8 5 .523

Fred D. Brown.... ..... 1936-41 6 53 19 33 1 .368

David B. Aaron ........ 1946-54 9 85 44 35 6 .553

Ken Cooper ............. 1955-57 3 31 11 19 1 .371

Earl Gartman....... .... 1958-59 2 20 4 16 0 .200

Art Van Tone...... ...... 1960-62 3 30 4 26 0 .133

Bill Dupes............ .... 1963-72 10 100 40 58 2 .410

Jack Bushofsky ....... 1973-76 4 43 13 29 1 .314

James Donnelly ....... 1977-78 2 21 14 7 0 .667

Watson Brown ........ 1979-80 2 22 14 8 0 .634

Emory Hale ............. 1981-87 7 75 33 42 0 .440

Paul Brewster .......... 1988-89 2 22 4 18 0 .182

John Palermo ................1990 1 11 0 11 0 .000

Roy Gregory ............ 1991-96 6 66 17 49 0 .258

Bill Schmitz ................. 1997- 5 53 12 41 0 .226Totals 1930-32; 1936-

...................1941; 1946-2000 65 654 238 400 16 .376

Governors Coaching Records

W-L-T First LastSchool Met MetAkron 2- 5 -0 1980 1986Arkansas at Monticello 4- 2 -0 1949 1972Arkansas State 2- 5 -0 1940 1996Arkansas Tech 2- 0 -0 1956 1957Athens 2- 0 -0 1948 1949Bell Independents 1- 0 -0 1930 1930Bethel (Ky.) 1- 1 -0 1930 1931Bethel (Tenn.) 4- 1 -0 1931 1948Burlington JC 2- 0 -0 1940 1941Butler 0- 0- 0 2002 ____Camp Breckinridge 0- 3 -0 1951 1952Campbellsville 1-2 -0 1998 2001Carson-Newman 3- 6 -0 1953 1975Catawba 0- 2- 0 2000 2001Central Arkansas 0- 1 -0 1975 1975Central Florida 1- 1- 0 1983 1984Centre 1- 0 -0 1948 1948Charleston Southern 0 -4 -0 1998 2001Chattanooga 0- 4 -0 1958 1968Cincinnati 0- 4 -0 1985 1993Clarksville All-Stars 1- 0 -0 1930 1930Clarksville Ind. 1- 0 -0 1930 1930Cumberland (Tenn.) 6- 3 -1 1932 2000Davidson, N.C. 0- 3- 0 1999 2001Dayton 1- 3 -0 1998 2001Delta State 2- 2 -0 1947 1953East Tennessee 12-14-2 1951 1978Eastern Kentucky 3-36-0 1959 1997Eastern Illinois 2- 5 -0 1958 1997Findlay 1- 1 -0 1967 1968

Fort Campbell 6- 7 -0 1949 1954Georgetown (D.C.) 0- 1 -0 1998 1998Georgetown (Ky.) 1- 0 -0 1949 1949Henderson State 2- 2 -0 1953 1973Illinois State 0- 1 -0 1990 1990Indiana State 0- 1 -0 1989 1989Jacksonville 1 -3 -0 1998 2001Jacksonville State 6- 8 -3 1947 1979James Madison 3- 0 -0 1979 1981Kansas State 1- 0 -0 1987 1987Kentucky State 8- 0 -0 1981 1991Kentucky Wesleyan 4- 0 -0 1994 2001Knoxville College 2- 0 -0 1992 1993Lambuth 1- 0 -0 1932 1932Livingston 4- 0 -0 1978 1986Mars Hill 3- 0 -0 1976 1979Martin College 3- 0 -0 1938 1940Maryville 2- 0 -0 1949 1950Memphis Navy 2- 0 -0 1954 1957Memphis State 0- 5 -0 1940 1957Middle Tennessee 12-38-2 1936 1997MTSU Frosh 3- 1 -0 1931 1937Milligan 0- 2 -0 1940 1950Millikin 2- 0 -0 1950 1952Missouri Valley 0- 1 -0 1955 1955Morehead State 18-21-0 1962 2001Murray State 12-26-0 1953 1997Murray State Frosh 1- 4 -2 1930 1939Nicholls State 1- 3 -0 1976 1984North Alabama 6-13 -0 1949 1978Northwood (Mich.) 1- 1 -0 1970 1971Pensacola Navy 0- 4 -0 1937 1940

Presbyterian 0- 1 -0 1955 1955Rose Polytechnic 1- 1 -0 1940 1941St. Joseph's (Ind.) 0- 1- 0 2001 2001Samford 0- 7 -0 1990 1999Stewart AFB 1- 0 -0 1952 1952South Florida 0- 1- 0 2000 2000Southeast Missouri 4- 6 -0 1953 1997Southern Illinois 2- 5 -0 1938 1992Southwest Missouri 0- 1 -0 1989 1990Temple 0- 1 -0 1990 1990Tennessee-Martin 24-26 -2 1930 1997Tennessee State 3- 6 -0 1988 1996Tennessee Tech 15-25- 0 1938 1997Tech Frosh 3- 0 -0 1931 1936Tennessee Wesleyan 3- 2 -1 1938 1949Toledo 0- 1 -0 1988 1988Troy State 7- 7 -1 1947 1972Tusculum 1- 0 -0 1998 1998Union (Tenn.) 5- 6- 0 1937 1952Valparaiso 1 -3 -0 1998 2001Vanderbilt Frosh 0- 3 -1 1930 1946Virginia's College-Wise 2 -1- 0 1999 2001Western Kentucky 6-33-1 1940 1998Western Ky. Frosh 0- 4 -0 1930 1939Youngstown State 2- 6 -0 1973 1987

Number of Teams Played 85Number of Games Played 644Number of Games Won 235Number of Games Lost 393Number of Games Tied 16

Governors Rivalries

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Governors All-time LettermenARuss Aaron 1975-78Brett Adams 1998Travis Adams 1997Hal Adkins 1980-83Mike Adragna 1983-85Mike Akers 1972-73Chris Alderson 1979-82Bob Alexander 1952-56Carlos Alexander 1959-60Fred Alexander 1960-61Jim Alexander 1967-68Ardell Allen 1989Mike Allen 1997-2000Vince Allen 1983-86Dustin Anderson 1998-99Elzie Anderson 1987-88Glenn Anderson 1978-79Stacy Anderson 1996Rudi Argenti 1956-60Richie Armstrong 1987Willie Armstrong 1981-83Curt Askew 1999Don Averitt 1967-68James Avril 1993C.D. Aydelott 1949-50BJake Bacon 1999-Josh Baggett 2001-Jay Bailey 2000-Ron Bailey 1973-76Brian Baker 1998-01Jim Baker 1979-81Ray Baker 1951-53Rupert Baker 1960-62Carlton Balthrop 1949-52Craig Bangston 1970Jimmie Banks 1966-67William Bardill 1948-49Bo Barker 1994-95Jim Barlow 1981-84David Barnes 1995-96Frank Barnes 1982-83Harold Barnwell 1988Reid Barr 1985-87Bud Barrett 1946-48Kelly Barrett 1988-90Walter Bass 1981Greg Baugh 1980, 83-84Bob Baumgartner 1957-60Buddy Baumgarner 1973-74Broderick Bayless 1979Chuck Beach 1972Josh Beach 1997-98Bunky Beasley 1990-92Mike Backer 1984Clinton Bell 1977-80Homer Bell 1947-50Joe Bell 2001-Johnny Bell 1998-2000Ronnie Bell 1966Steve Bell 1968-69Billy Bennett 1947-50Butch Bennett 1966-68Virgil Benton 1972Roy Berkemeier 1984-87Mike Bernikow 1975-76Ray Berube 1988Montrell Besley 2001-Mike Betts 1975-78Bob Bible 1975-77Tommy Bigham 1963-66Jim Billet 1972Waldo Binkley 1947-50Alfred Bins 1975-76Chris Black 1997-98Larry Black 1963-65Thomas Black 2001-Bill Blair 1969-72Mike Blair 1983-86Ron Blair 1998-01

Shatu Blake 1990-92Harris Blakley 1949-52Frank Blick 1976Rodney Bly 1984-87Bobby Boddie 1988-91Tom Boggeln 1998Ray Bonar 1997Neal Booker 1992-94Roderick Boose 1997-98Ben Boswell 1969-72Merwin Bourne 1947-50Darrell Bowie 1984-86Dusty Bowling 1997Bill Boyd 1953Steve Brewer 1976-78Creson Briggs 1947-49Bert Britton 1998-01Brent Brock 1999-00Danny Brock 1977-80Michael Brooks 1999-Richard Brooks 1986Glyn Broome 1948-51Antonio Brown 1985Bobby Brown 1952-55Brandon Brown 1994Bucky Brown 1955-56Donald Brown 1978-80John Brown 1982Robert Brown 1972Russel Brown 1978-79Wayne Brown 1961-63Tony Brunetti 1989-92Jerry Bryant 1978-80Jerry Bryant 1984-85Jeff Buffaloe 1988-89Brad Buky 1973-74Steve Bullard 1977-78Ed Bunio 1962-64Charlie Burchett 1946Dan Burden 1957-59John Burgess 1982Moulton Burlison 1959-60John L. Burns 1946Stan Burns 1976-79Jason Busby 1998-Pratt Busby 1958-59Pete Bush 1963-65Jack Bushofsky 1958-60Ulysses Butler 1989, 1992Bobby Byrd 1963-65Kaelin Byrd 1982CShawn Cage 1995-96Matt Cahal 1987Buddy Calvin 1966, 1968Mike Campbell 1976Eddie Carlton 1978-79Fay Ray Caroland 1963Teddy Carruthers 2000-D.J. Carter 1990-93Fred Carter 1991-92Kevin Carter 1975-77Martels Carter 1998-99Steve Carter 1975-76Rico Caruthers 1996Calvin Carver 1974Charles Cates 1955-57Louis Catignani 1946-48William Cephus 1991-92Steve Chandler 1970-72Marlin Chapman 1982-85Gordon Chatman 1984Cody Chilcutt 1988Tim Chilcutt 1963-65Chad Choate 1948-49, 1950Tracy Christa 1986-87Randy Christophel 1975-78Rick Christophel 1971,1973-74Rob Christophel 1981-82James Church 1980-81

Kwasi Clark 1997-99Ron Clark 1984-87Ron Clary 1951, 1954Alvin Clay 1986, 1988-90Claude Clements 1963-65Fred Clinard 1951Harry Clyott 1949Henry Clyott 1948Rocky Cobb 1963-64Cosmo Cochran 1977-80Jim Cole 1959Lance Cole 1989, 1991-93Mike Cole 1987-88Rick Coleman 1976-78Bud Coley 1959-61Dan Coley 1974Rodney Collins 1967-69Jack Collins 1952-53Brian Colon 1996Todd Conway 1989-90Don Cook 1973Paul Cooley 1971-73Dick Cooper 1948-49J.B. Cone 1968Tony Contadino 1971-74Chad Corley 1994Al Corso 1953-56Sean Counihan 1990-93Mark Covington 1975-77Richard Covington 1951Chuck Cowart 1983-86John Crabbe 1992-95Joe Crabtree 1946Bill Craig 1949Chris Cranford 1998Jimbo Crook 1979John Cron 1956Clinton Cross 1985-86Eric Cross 1991-93Cunningham Crow 1955-57Derrick Crutchfield 1989Jeff Crutchfield 1988-91Pat Curran 2001-DBob Dagley 1992Eric Dance 1989-90Mark Daniel 1977-80Richard Darden 1989-92Ray Darnell 1948-50Walt Davic 1959Johnny Davis 1997Tim Davis 1999Tyrone Davis 1996J.D. Dawson 1994-95Jim Dawson 1982Justin Deardorff 2000-Steve Deavor 1959-62Sonny Defilippis 1979-80Don Derrick 1974-77Bill Desmond 1988Doyle Dickerson 1971Jacob Dickson 1994-96Tommy Dillard 1964-65Bucky Dixon 1990-91Tommy Dobbs 1963-66Greg Dolberry 1993-95Ronnie Dollar 1960Tom Donnelly 1961-62Brandon Doom 1996-99Jeff Doss 1979Jake Dotson 1998-99Don Downum 1973Roy Dowery 1993Tom Dozier 1970-71Mark Drain 1987Bill Drebushinko 1951-52Amos Drummond 1981Jimmy Drye 1948-50Jerome Duguid 1977-80Landon Dunaway 1994-97David Dunlap 1997

Troy Dunnam 1980Ernest Dunson 1977-79Kenny Durden 1979-80Dennis Dyer 1967-69Rusty Dyer 1980EDale Edwards 1985-87Dean Edwards 1984-87Duane Eggert 1982Robert Elizer 1971-72Joe Ellen 1971-72Bo Elliot 1966-69Mike Elmore 1973-76Mark England 1999-00Frank Escobar 1997Roger Estes 1955-56David Evans 1977, 1979-80Pride Evans 1970Petty Ezell 1958FGary Fambrough 1962Philip Farinella 1964-67Scott Farnell 1985Michael Farrell 1998-01Bobby Joe Faulk 1961-62Don Felder 1981-82Kevin Feldman 1993-94Ben Fendley 1947-50Royce Fentress 1980-81Chuck Field 1966-69Eddie Filyaw 1972-74George Fisher 1946-47Jeff Fisher 1965Robbie Fisher 1987Aubrey Flagg 1965-66Carlton Flatt 1962-64Howell Flat 1966-69Sammy Flatt 1962-64Avery Fleming 2000-Bob Fletcher 1963-65Ernest Fletcher 1976-78Mark Floyd 1972Larry Ford 1987, 1989Ted Fore 1952Jeremy Forsythe 1998-01Sonny Forte 1961-62Billly Ray Foster 1958-59Hendricks Fox 1947-50Scott Fox 1983-86Jeff Franklin 1980-82Ed Fredette 1961Dexter Freeman 1978-80Dennis Friendly 1992-95Charlie Frith 1952Sid Fritts 1977-78Ronnie Fuqua 1968-71GJames Gallman 1988Cecil Gann 1951-52Keith Garbinski 1993Otis Gardner 1994-96Brandon Garner 2000-01Justin Garner 1999-01James Garrett 1991-92Leon Garrett 1946-49Bo Garrison 1992Charles Gentry 1946-49Terry Gentry 1984-86Dan Ghiden 1974Sammy Gholston 1986-89Bruce Gibbs 1966-69Rory Gibbs 1999-00Ken Goad 1961-62, 1964Lawrence Godfrey 1986-87Johnny Golden 1968-69Jeff Gooch 1992-95Don Goode 1985-87Rick Goodhart 1972Garry Gordon 1987-88Charles Gragg 1972Doug Granito 1996-98

Ralph Grant 1960-62Aaron Gray 1993-96Eddie Gray 1962James Green 1975-77Ron Green 1975-76Thomas Green 1946Eric Gregory 1990, 1992Jerry Gregory 1966-67Calvin Griffin 1980-81George Griffin 1956-57Billy Griggs 1962, 1964Joe Grimsley 1976-79Joe Neal Grisham 1955-56Sam Gronewald 1999HRonnie Hackney 1966-68Dwight Haddock 1978Jamie Hagan 1988-91Lehman Hailey 1946Lynn Hailstock 1976-79Brad Hall 1998Charles Hall 1995-96Chuck Hamby 1984-85Darryl Hamilton 1988-91Fred Hamilton 1983Mike Hamilton 1982-85Bill Hammon 1972-75Tim Hammond 1980-81Jay Hampton 1991Ray Hampton 1978, 1980-82Philip Hancock 1993-96Ray Hand 1964Randall Hankins 1994Steve Harbin 1968-69Jim Hardie 1967-70Dean Hargis 1957-58Mike Hargis 1970-73Glenn Harkrader 1971-72Juan Harp 1980Jim Harrington 1957-58Bryan Harris 1998-01James Harris 1977-79Preston Harris 1992-95Earl Harrison 1989Gary Hartfield 1989-92Eddie Hartner 1964Brian Harvey 1990-91,1993-94Mike Hawke 1992Bill Hawkins 1974Howard Hawkins 1955-56Perry Haymore 1959Dick Hays 1948-51Stephen Haywood 1993-96Andrew Healy 1998Bill Heineman 1957-58Gerald Hemmer 1955Ryan Henley 2001-Justin Henry 2000-Jody Herbert 1980-82Daniel Herndon 1997-2000Todd Herndon 1984-87Jules Hewitt 1995-98Anthony Hickey 1990-92Tim Hickey 1977-80Art Hicks 1970-71Matt Hicks 1996Mike Hicks 1987Ricky Hicks 1966-68Rick Highsmith 1972-73Joey Hill 1986Lloyd Hill 1953-54Ralph Hill 1993-96Virgil Hill 1954-55Samy Hillman 1990-92Ronald Hinton 1980Leon Hite 1992-94Brandon Hodge 1982Ed Hodges 1949Ernie Hodges 1948-50Lance Hoeltke 1995

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Ben Hoemann 1998David Hogan 1993J.P. Hogan 2000-Richard Hogan 1992-94Johnny Hogue 1968Kevin Holbert 1988Donny Holland 1968-69Todd Hood 1987-88, 1990Bill Horton 1969Chris Horton 1993-96Wayne Horton 1999-01Dwight Houston 1973-74W.H. Howse 1947-48Tennille Hudgins 1997-99Michael Hudson 1994-96Mike Hudson 1978-81David Huffman 1993-96Gerald Hughes 1999-Jim Hughes 1969-71Mike Hughes 1986Danny Hunley 1970J.W. Hunt 1977Trevor Hunt 1988-91Kailik Hunter 1990Brian Hurlocker 1994-95Arnold Huskey 1963-65ISid Ingram 1957-59Dan Inman 1974Jaime Iracheta 1997JDarius Jackson 1999-Jason Jackson 1988-91Semaj Jackson 1994-95Thomas James 1999-00Mike Jared 1972Billy Joe Jeans 1964-67Quinton Jefferson 1998Chris Jenkins 1980-82Taylon Jenkins 1997-98Bryan Johnson 2000-Calvin Johnson 1986-89Chip Johnson 1974Courtney Johnson 1996Dowis Johnson 1963Greg Johnson 1974James Johnson 1969James (J.J. ) Johnson1983-84J.J. Johnson 1978Kenny Johnson 1969-71Mike Johnson 1970-71Terry Johnson 1967-70Tyke Johnson 1984Floyd Jones 1980-81, 1984Greg Jones 1979-81J.D. Jones 1947-48Les Jones 1975-76Tom Jones 1962-65Robert Joy 1987Brad Justus 1998-99;KKen Karasinski 1963-65Mike Katzman 1981-82Gary Kaufman 1971-74Lorenzo Keenan 1975-76Jim Kehoe 1981-84Charlie Keith 1972Steve Keller 1966-68Eugene Key 1956-58Chris Keylon 1987, 1989Tom Kilcrease 1980-81Arthur King 1991-93Brock King 1999-01Earnest King 1996Jeff King 1982, 1984Steve Kinney 1968-69Jerry Knight 1972Jon Kok 1969-70Jim Kolodziej 1980-82Phil Krug 1949-51Bob Kulakowski 1955-56Ed Kulakowski 1951-53Carl Kurzrock 1979-81

LBobby Ladd 1949-50, 1952Lynn Lamb 1970-73Paul Lane 1977James Laney 1990-91Joe Langham 1986-87Mal Langston 1953Robert Lassiter 1948Jerry Lawhon 1965-67Ronald Lawrence 1981Tommy Leaf 1997-98Mark Leath 1981-82Victor Leavell 1984-85Mike Ledney 1987Carey Lee 1959Jim Legg 1975-76Vernon Lesser 1991-93Earl Lester 1989-92Bobby Lewis 1951-53Mike Lewis 1985-87, 1989Todd Lewis 1982Tom Lincoln 1947-50Willie Little 1992-95Jacky Littlejohn 1999Tony Lockhart 1995-98Coby Lonas 1997-98Rodney Long 1981Leggett Lovan 1951James Loydd 1991-94Deric Lucas 1995-96Ray Lucas 1954-55Ron Lunsford 1973-74Jacob Luthardt 1992-93Alvin Lynch 1988John Lyons 1991Rodney Lyons 2001MDavid Maddox 1998Dedric Maffett 1997-99Danny Magrans 1990John Maher 1992Bo Majors 1983-85Rod Malone 1987Chad Marshall 1997-2000Larry Marshall 1946Scott Marshall 1985Alonzo Martin 1981John Martin 1952-54Pat Martin 1947Rick Martin 1982Jamie Maslar 1988-90Brandon Masters 1997Drew Massey 1999-00Kenny Maxwell 1982Thomas Maxwell 1990-91Tim Maxwell 1973, 1975Paul Mayer 1974Melvin Maynard 1946Todd Mazzaferro 1993-96DeAunte McAfee 1996, 1998-99Terry McCabe 1973-76Al McClearn 1954-56Mark McClintock 1999-Kevin McClure 1987-88Andy McCollum 1977-80Scott McCormick 1992-95Dan McCullough 1973-76Tom McDonald 1966-68John McDuffie 1993-94William McElroy 1980-82Jackie McGowan 1983-84John McKay 1955-58Ron McKinney 1959-61Jeff McMillan 1979-81Tom McMillan 1986-89James McNair 1980Edward McSwine 1988-91Mike Meador 1976-79Mike Merriman 1995-98James Mesidor 1990-92Justin Meyer 2001-Randy Michael 1980-81Tommy Michael 1980-84

Mike Mignone 1982-85Joe Milam 1952Anthony Mills 1984Charlie Mills 1975Freeman Milton 1987Brad Minear 1983-86Rick Miniat 1987Clifford Mitchell 1952-53Mike Mitchell 1997Barry Monda 1978Scott Monger 1981-84Bob Monnet 1957-58Bobby Montgomery 1993-96Coveak Moody 1974-77Carl Moore 1946Jermaine Moore 1993-96Malcolm Moore 1954-56Matt Moore 2001-Patrick Moore 1984Richard Moore 1959-62Mike Moorefield 1948John Moran 1998Jerome Morris 1987George Morton 1946-49Mickey Moseley 1960Rick Mosier 1970-71Ambrose Moss 1946Fred Motes 1982-83, 1985-86Marvin Mouzon 1990-92Melvin Mouzon 1989Rosby Mulkey 1957Kevin Mulloney 1981Stephen Munnell 1990-93Randy Murphree 1988-91NPaul Nadeau 1972Edward Nance 1952William Nathaniel 1984-86Cisco Navas 1995-96Tracy Neal 1984-85Don Neff 1972-74Larry Negron 1966-68Ken Newman 1960Mike Newton 1980-82Nick Nichols 1960Joe Nixon 1950Gerald Noble 1970-71Rodney Nobles 1973-76Shane Nolan 2000-Bill Noll 1999-Nick Norcia 1977-80Herman Norfleet 1948Jim Nypaver 1974OCharles Oakley 1948-50,1952-53L.E. Oakley 1947-50Jim Odum 1951-52Oscar Odum 1952-53, 1955

Jimmy Ogden 1968-70John Ogles 1963-66Martin Ogles 1960Mike Ogg 1998-01Andre O'Kelley 1988-90Maurice Oldham 1986-87Billie Oliver 1986Woodson Oliver 1948Zachary Orton 2000-Lee Roy Overstreet 1958-60Danny Overton 1967-68Lamar Owens 1980-81Mike Owens 1979-80, 1982William Owens 1977-79Dan Owsley 1956-57PJames Pacouloute 1992Steve Pardue 1982-84Kerry Parchman 1997-99Cobb Parker 1959-62Jerry Parker 1980Jeff Parrish 1997-98Myers Parson 1972Ronnie Parson 1964-66Joe Pasley 1990-91Gary Patrick 1979Tulsa Payette 1999-01Carlos Payne 1994-96Jeff Payne 1986John Payne 1992-93Marc Pendelton 1972Zeb Perdue 1980-81Damian Perry 1995-97Jason Perry 1988-90Scott Perry 1973Gregg Peterson 1997Chad Pfalmer 1999-00Corey Phillips 2001-David Phillips 1968-70Paul Phipps 1946-47Landon Pickett 1971-73Neil Pierce 1988Adam Pineo 1997-98Allen Pitt 1994Doug Pittenger 1966-67Bill Pless 1947-48Kirk Pointer 1992-95Tony Policare 1988-89Bobby Pope 1951Scott Pope 1985-87Alonzo Porter 1995-96Gordon Potter 1949-50Ted Potter 1956-59Ben Powell 1996Gordon Powers 1977, 1979Greg Poynter 1989Kevin Prevost 1986Jack Price 1946Matt Price 1991

Murray Pride 1962-63Rufus Pugh 1986Steve Puthoff 1977-80QCharles Quarles 1949-52Hunter Quarles 1968-69James Quarles 1947-49Teddy Quarles 1971Josh Quillen 1999-00RMark Raby 1966-68Frank Ramsey 1951-53Rico Ransom 1985-88Curtis Ray 1986-89Tyler Ray 1991Craig Raye 1974Mackel Reagan 1987-89Adam Rector 2001-Benji Reece 2001Carl Reed 1999-00Kermit Reed 1999-2000Sam Reeks 1948-49Matt Reel 1999-2000Nat Reeves 1980Charles Reinhart 1958Ben Reust 2001-Jimmy Reynolds 1973-75Rickey Rice 1983-85Bobby Rich 1952Kenny Richardson 1981Kevin Richer 1996Ken Riddle 1966Mike Riddle 1964-65, 1969Dave Ridley 2001-Jerry Roberson 1952-53Brad Roberts 2000Harold Roberts 1967-70John Roberts 1946Jim Robinett 1981-82Al Tate Rogers 1954-55Bud Rogers 1975Rodney Rogers 1964-65Marlon Roland 1996Corey Rolle 1996John Rone 1998-99Mike Ross 1974, 1977-78Pete Ross 1959Jeff Rowan 1999-00Frank Rubel 1947-49Don Runyon 1976Dale Russell 1969Mike Rutledge 1972Ray Rye 1946-47Bill Ryznic 1982SGlenn Sager 1947-48Mike Salas 1982-83Frank Sales 1991Jerry Salley 1986-87

Governors Seniors: Kneeling—(L-R) Jay Bailey, Matt Schmitz, Mike Brooks,Darius Jackson, Jason Busby, and Josh Theriot; Standing—Rhett Rutledge,Brad Justus, Thomas Sexton, head coach Bill Schmitz, Mark McClintock, JakeBacon and Billy Noll.

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Matt Sanders 1998Tony Sanders 1981Travis Sanders 1993-94,1996Lou Sandora 1982Mac Sands 1954Dave Satterfield 1963-64Pat Sawyer 1952Wayne Sawyer 1969-71Bill Scarbrough 1951Matt Schmitz 1999-Justin Schrader 1997-2000Greg Schultheis 1998Alan Sconiers 1983Ed Scott 1947Hubert Scott 1958Leroy Scott 1988, 1991Jim Scroggins 1964-65Roland Scruggs 1981Jerry Seay 1970-72Ron Sebree 1975-78Todd Seiple 1987-88Melton Self 1949-50Rob Senft 1982-85Edgar Settlers 1946-47Kerry Severson 1989Thomas Sexton 1999-Anthony Shacklett 1985-86Adam Shaffer 1997-98Clarence Sharp 1969Darren Sharp 1997-98Ron Shegog 1984-85Michael Shelton 1980-82Gary Shephard 1971John Shephard 1997-2000Steve Shia 1970-72Roland Shields 1979,1981-82Sal Shields 1981-82Carlos Shippy 2000Raymone Shockley 1989Tyrone Shorter 1994-95Anthony Simmons 1985-87Renard Simmons 1991Bert Simpson 1956-59James Simpson 1993-95Ronnie Simpson 1968-69Clifford Simms 1958-61Robert Sizemore 1971-74Steve Skelton 1991-93Ted Skipper 1996-99Eric Slater 1990Mike Sliptchuik 1984-87Bonnie Sloan 1969-72Buck Small 1987Everett Smalls 1982-83Amiziah Smith 1994-96Ed Smith 1971-72Jesse Smith 1993-95Jody Smith 1990-93John Smith 1948Kevin Smith 1996Kim Smith 1949, 1951-54Leon Smith 1958Mike Smith 1977-80Rod Smith 1983-84Ted Smith 1955-56Terry Smith 1995-96Woodrow Smith 1979Jimmy Smithson 1949, 1951Mark Snead 1991-93Bill Sneathen 1990-92Julius Sneed 1947-50Duke Snyder 1990Steve Sorrells 1981Robert Sotherland 1970Mark Southall 1984-87Homer Sowell 1957Jamie Spicer 1990-93Jack Sproul 1981Mike Spurlock 1973

Bill Stacy 1957-58Geoff Stahl 2001-Jeremy Stansbury 1997-99LeNorris Staples 1997-99Marty Staten 1987-88Jeff Stec 1990-93Bryan Stege 1975-78Terry Stephens 1972Terry Stephens 1982Mike Steward 1973-74Hubert Stewart 1947Billy Stinson 1967Bob Stiscak 1962Mark Stokes 1981-84Ray Stone 1959-61David Stooksbury 1991-94Jason Stooksbury 1997Patrick Storey 1993Jimmy Stowe 1960-62Dusty Stoy 1982-85Scott Strain 1971-72Bryan Stringer 1979Bryan Styles 1986-87Howard Suiter 1960-61Pete Sullivan 1951Ritchie Sullivan 1971-72Bob Svarda 1972-73Mark Swafford 1988-89Tim Swearingen 1993David Sweetland 1998-01Ed Swiderski 1954-57Michael Swift 1992-95Bob Swope 1949-50Brad Sykes 2001-TJohn Talley 1978Emp Taylor 1988Horace Taylor 1946Jerry Taylor 1964-67Matt Taylor 1996Nate Taylor 1987Ryan Taylor 2001-Terry Taylor 1984-85Richard Teague 1978-81Kevin Temple 1972Kenneth Thacker 1988Josh Theriot 1999-Dave Thomas 1994-96Hugh Thomas 1984-87Sammy Thomas 1974David Thompson 1971-73Jim Thompson 1971-73Leonardo Thompson 1993-94Rod Thompson 1996DeShaunta Thornton 2001-Dennis Thorpe 1995Julius Thorpe 1989, 1991-93Tom Thoss 1971-72Antoine Thrift 1993-94Terrance Tillman 1996O.T. Todd 1995-98Phil Todd 1975-78Andy Toombs 1964-66Larry Torrence 1999-Cameron Towles 1984-87Jim Treest 1986-89Connie Tripp 1975Robert Tripp 1974-75Mike Troutman 1979-81Charles Tucker 1979-82Chris Tucker 1986-89Rodney Tucker 1979-82Norman Tunnell 1956-58Lester Turman 1951Bobby Turner 1979Bob Turrentine 1946Vince Tweddell 1998Steve Tyson 1987-88, 90UGerald Uetz 1958-59James Upton 1992-95

VJerry Vandiver 1983-85Brian Vaughn 1983-86Jason Vaughn 1994Leon Vaughn 1952,1955-56Wylie Vickery 1962-64WJake Waddell 1996Tony Wade 1971-73David Wagner 1955-56Brandon Walcott 1999-David Walker 1970-71Johnny Walker 1979-80Noojin Walker 1956-57Shelton Walker 1999-2000Jack Wallace 1960Brent Waller 1988-89Randy Waller 1969Tommy Waller 1979-82Eddie Walls 1983-86Tom Walls 1966-67Calvin Walter 1963-66Mickey Warden 1974Keith Ware 1989Calvin Warner 1970Joe Warren 1987Larry Washington 1997-2000Marcus Watkins 1992-95Fred Waters 1992-93Greg Watson 1982Bobby Way 1953-55Wayne Weaver 1966Mark Webb 1974-75Tom Webb 1973-74Mark Webber 1983Terry Wedley 1987Bodie Welch 1995-98Bobby Wells 1981-82Eric Wells 1989-91Walter Wells 1988-89Karl Wenzel 1994-97Tommy Westbrook 1970-71Mark Westfall 1979Robert Westrich 1997Kurt Wetterer 1999-Chip Whitaker 1966George White 1965-67Greg Whitehead 1997-98Waddell Whitehead 1975-77Chris Wiggins 1994-96Gerald Wiley 1955-57Shane Wiley 1989Josh Wilkerson 1997Kenneth Wilkerson 1980-81,1984Brett Williams 1978-80Carl Williams 1979Daniel Williams 1992,1994-96David Williams 1976-77Donald Williams 1973Gary Williams 1993-96Henry Williams 1947-49James Williams 1953John Williams 1998Michael Williams 1985-88Reggie Williams 1990-92Robert Williams 1981Steve Williams 1982-84Thomas Williams 1994-96Darius Willis 1991-92Trae Willis 2001-Alton Wilson 1948-49Barry Wilson 1991-94Carl Wilson 1970-71D. Tyrone Wilson 1995-96Dave Wilson 1992-93Dustin Wilson 1998-01Freddy Wilson 1986-87

Governors All-time LettermenPat Wilson 1982-85Robert Witherspoon 1982David Wood 1946Andy Woodard 1994Tommy Woodring 1965-67Charles Woods 1990-92Craig Woods 1978-79Don Woods 1954-56Ondra Woods 1980-81Richard Woods 1973-74Ron Woosley 1971-72Richard Wozniak 1977-80

Darral Wright 1988Derwin Wright 1987-90Grad Wright 1988-91Keith Wright 1977-78Leslie Wright 1972Phillip Wright 1980-84YHenry Yarber 1974-76Brian Yarbrough 1983-84Calon Yeldon 1992-93David Young 1994-96Mack Young 1990-92ZAndy Zachariasen 2001-Ricky Zitzman 1981-82

Governors Captains: Kneeling—(L-R) ThomasSexton and Jason Busby; Standing—Justin Henry,head coach Bill Schmitz and Mark McClintock.

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Roy GregoryRoy Gregory was named execu-

tive director of University Advance-ment in 2001after serving in that ca-pacity as interim director since Fall2000.

Prior to his appointment, heserved four years as the University'sassistant athletics director for mar-keting and promotions after a distin-guished career as a college footballcoach.

Gregory responded to his new-est challenges just as he has donewith every other challenge duringhis life—with great enthusiasm andtireless energy. Despite his new title,he continues to work closely withGovernors athletics, especially infundraising areas.

Austin Peay athletics has seenthe rewards of Gregory's leadership.He spearheaded three LouiseMandrell concerts, plus ones byKenny Chesney, Lee Greenwoodand Linda Davis. Those concertshave been the largest fund-raisingefforts in APSU history, netting theathletic department more than$300,000.

Gregory also heads the annualGovernors Club membership driveand sparked changes in the givinglevels.

Gregory's fund-raising abilitieswere evident during his six-year ten-ure as APSU's football coach. Hechiefly was responsible for thedepartment's initiation of the ever-growing Governors Fishing Tourna-ment.

Gregory came to Austin Peay ashead football coach in December1990. He took over a program thatwent winless in 1990 and directed itto a 5-6 record in 1991. He wasnamed Tennessee "Football Coachof the Year" by the TennesseeSportswriters Association.

That initial season, Gregory alsowas challenged physically and men-tally when he was diagnosed with

lymphoma—cancer of the lymphnodes. After a long roller coasterbattle and more than 20 chemo-therapy treatments, the cancer is inremission.

Gregory, a Fulton, Miss., native,graduated from Tennessee-Chatta-nooga in 1968. He was a three-sea-son starter at nose guard for theMocs.

Gregory and his wife, Barbara,have two grown daughters, Valerieand Erin Hedrick.

Chuck KimmelChuck Kimmel is in his 22nd sea-

son as Austin Peay athletics trainerfor all men and women's sports and11th as assistant athletics director.

A valuable athletic departmentmember, Kimmel came to APSUfrom East Tennessee State, wherehe served three years as assistanttrainer after obtaining his master’sdegree (1978).

Born in Hopkinsville, Ky.,Kimmel grew up in Frankfort, Ky.(1972 Franklin County High Schoolgraduate).

Kimmel is a University of Ken-tucky graduate (1976), havingserved as a student athletic trainerfor the football team three seasonsand the Wildcats NIT basketballchampionship club his senior sea-son. He next moved to East Ten-nessee.

Kimmel is certified by the Na-tional Athletic Trainers Association(NATA) and licensed by the state andwidely respected among his peers.He served as president of the Ten-nessee Athletic Trainers’ Society(TATS) from 1989-1993, and re-ceived the 1991 TATS College Ath-letic Trainer Of The Year.

Kimmel served from 1981-1992as exhibits chairman for the South-east Athletic Trainers Association(SEATA). He was presented thatorganization’s district award in 1988and its Service Award in 1997.

He was elected theorganization's president in 1998 af-ter serving as secretary/treasurer ofSEATA since 1992. He was electedDistrict Nine director for NATA in2000 and was co-chair of the hostcommittee for Summer 2000's na-tional convention. In summer 2001,he was elected NATA secretary/treasurer for the 2001-02 year.

Last January, Kimmel was in-ducted into the TATS Hall of Fame.Last summer, he received the NATAMost Distinguished Athletic TrainerAward.

In November 1990, Kimmel wasappointed assistant athletics direc-tor. Among his duties, he is directorof the sports medicine program andfacility supervisor.

Kimmel was honored in spring1995 by spending two weeks work-ing at the U.S. Olympic TrainingCenter in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He and his wife, Patty, havethree children, Chad, 22, a Spring2002 APSU graduate and now gradstudent at Kansas State; Meredith,20, a junior at Memphis University,and Adam, 17.

Cheryl HoltCheryl Holt is in her 21st year

with Austin Peay's athletic depart-ment and fourth as an administrator.She was named special assistantto the athletics director and seniorwomen's administrator in July 1997.

Her responsibilities includeheading athletics department specialprojects, serving as liaison towomen's athletics and advising Looson gender-equity issues.

Holt is in her 25th season as aDivision I head volleyball coach and20th at APSU, amassing more than450 coaching victories, nearly 325of those coming while heading theLady Govs' program.

She is the dean of both AustinPeay coaches and the OVC volley-ball coaches, where she has earned

great respect among her peers.Holt led her team to the 1991

OVC tourney championship and the1992 regular-season title—bothfirsts in APSU history. In fact, theteam's 1991 tourney title was thefirst recorded by a non-Kentuckyschool in OVC history.

Holt's coaching abilities longhave been recognized by her peers.Four times she has earned "Coachof the Year" citations, including the1991 and 1992 seasons.

Also, her teams annually are oneof APSU's strongest academically.

A Columbus, Ohio, native, Holtgraduated from Ohio State in 1969.She earned her master's degree inphysical education from Austin Peayand began her coaching career in1972 at Springfield (Tenn.) HighSchool as girls basketball coach.

Her first college coaching expe-rience came at the University of Mis-sissippi, where she served as assis-tant volleyball coach. The next sea-son, Holt was named Lady Rebelshead coach, leading the team to aTop 20 national ranking. From OleMiss, Holt headed to Miami as headcoach for four seasons and helpedthe program gain a Top 20 nationalranking.

During her APSU tenure, shehas coached the women's tennisteam, initiated the women's softballprogram and assisted with LadyGovs basketball.

Rip WattsRip Alan Watts works

collaboratively with Roy Gregory,executive director for University ad-vancement in the APSU Advance-ment Office. He also works closelywith the APSU athletics in market-ing, promtions and fundraising.

He joined Austin Peay in Sep-tember 2001 after 19 successfulyears in sales and, just as impor-tantly, as one of APSU’s most activealumni.

Watts earned a bachelor’s de-gree in business administration fromAPSU in 1975 and an associate de-gree in banking from Vanderbilt Uni-versity in 1978.

In 1984, he became owner ofRip Alan Watts Auto Sales,Clarksville. In 1994, he establishedR&B Investments, through which hebecame co-owner and manager oflocal real estate. In June 2000, healso became a dealer for RyderTruck Rental.

From 1975-82, Watts was abanker with First National Bank,

Roy GregoryExecutive Director ofUniversity Advance-ment

Chuck KimmelAssistant AthleticsDirector andHead Athletic Trainer

Rip WattsDevelopment Officer

Cheryl HoltSpecial Assistant to theA.D. and SeniorWomen's Administrator

Athletics Department Staff

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working his way up from collectiondepartment manager to branch man-ager to the assistant manager of theconsumer loan department.

In addition to a high level of pastinvolvement in the Jaycees, Watts’community activities include mem-bership in the Clarksville Chamberof Commerce and Madison StreetUnited Methodist Church, where heserves on the financial committee.For the past three years, he has vol-unteered as a youth soccer coachand a youth assistant baseballcoach.

He is a member of the APSUGovernors Club and the President’sSociety. He and his wife establisheda scholarship at APSU in memory oftheir son. The Cameron Ford WattsMemorial Scholarship is given annu-ally to disabled students. Watts hasorganized four annual golf scrambleswith proceeds earmarked for thescholarship.

Watts and his wife, the formerSandra Ford, have two sons,Conner, 9, and Carson, 3.

Brad KirtleyBrad Kirtley is in his 19th year

as Austin Peay sports information di-rector.

As sports information director,Kirtley is responsible for publicizingAPSU's 15 men and women's sports,including producing brochures, pro-grams and calendars, writing weeklyreleases and handling all statistics'data. He also provides athletics in-formation to APSU's alumni publica-tion.

Additionally, he assists in gamepromotions. He is involved in sev-eral job-related committees and ac-tivities, including working OVCchampionship events and the 1993NCAA Regional Basketball Tourna-ment in Nashville.

Kirtley assumed his duties Feb.16, 1984, coming to APSU fromSoutheast Missouri State's (Cape

Girardeau) sports information staff.His journalism career began as

a part-time sportswriter in CapeGirardeau while a student at South-east Missouri State. He transferredto the University of Missouri (Co-lumbia), and, as a journalism stu-dent, covered the Kansas CityChiefs for the university's dailynewspaper.

After graduation (bachelor ofjournalism, 1976), he returned toCape Girardeau as a full-time sports-writer for “The Southeast Missourian”newspaper, where he was namedsports editor in December 1978. Hissports sections were judged secondand third best among Missouri news-papers by The Missouri Press Asso-ciation.

A former member of the MissouriSportswriters and Sportscasters As-sociation, he served three years asthe organization's president follow-ing one year as vice president.

Kirtley joined the Southeast Mis-souri sports information staff in Au-gust 1983 before moving toClarksville and APSU.

He is an active member ofCoSIDA (College Sports InformationDirectors of America), serving on itsJob Seekers Committee.

He is married to the former JanDixon, an information technologyspecialist at Trane.

Glinda ManningGlinda Manning has worn many

hats during her APSU tenure.She has served as compliance

coordinator since July 1993. Her re-sponsibilities include rules compli-ance; serving student athletes byoverseeing housing, books, financialaid and scholarships; educatingcoaches on rules/rule changes plusmonitoring practice schedules.

Prior to her promotion as com-pliance coordinator, Manning servedeight years as athletics administra-tive assistant. She was APSU Em-

Brad KirtleySports InformationDirector

Debbie BedellBusiness and TicketManager

Glinda ManningCompliance Coordinator

Dr. Johnnie SmithDirector of AcademicService for Athletics

Athletics Department Staff

ployee of the Year in 1986-87.Manning's athletic department

career began in 1977 as athleticsticket manager, and she was el-evated to executive aide in 1981, apost she held for four years.

During her athletic departmenttenure, she also has served as Gov-ernors Club executive secretary, con-cessions manager and district andregional basketball tourney directors.She continues to serve as the APSUAthletics Hall of Fame administrativeassistant.

Manning received her bachelor'sof science (education) degree in1990.

She is married to Max Manning.She has two daughters, WendyLipscomb and Christi Richardson, isa proud grandmother of Owen Jr.,and Warren Lipscomb, ages 11 and9, respectively, and Nate and WadeRichardson, ages 4 and 2.

Debbie BedellDebbie Bedell is in her sixth

year as Austin Peay's athletic busi-ness and ticket manager.

After serving one year as assis-tant ticket manager, Bedell was el-evated to her current post in July1996.

Bedell oversees all departmentbudget operations and manages in-dividual game-ticket operations.

In March 1994, Bedell joined theAPSU athletics department afterworking in the University's recordsand registration office.

Bedell has been involved in theStaff Council and has headed theDunn Center's March of Dimes Walk-America campaign.

She was selected APSU Em-ployee of the Quarter in Spring 1998.

A New Jersey native, Bedell hastwo grown children, Chris and Mel-issa Gibbs.

Dr. Johnnie SmithDr. Johnnie C. Smith is in her first

year as Austin Peay's athletics aca-demic coordinator, replacing Dr. JoeLuckey. Smith, however, isn't newto Austin Peay.

She moved to her new post af-ter serving as APSU's director ofacademic advisement for one year.The native of Fort Mitchell, Ala., hasresided in the Clarksville area formore than 10 years. Smith servedin several administrative positionssince arriving at APSU in 1992 andhas a strong background in counsel-ing, advising and organizationalmanagement.

She earned her bachelor's de-gree in public management fromAustin Peay in 1989, her master's inhuman services and counseling fromMurray State in 1992 and her doc-torate in administration and supervi-sion from Tennessee State Univer-sity in 2000.

Dr. Smith has published an ar-ticle titled "The Impact of H.S. GPAand Greek Organizations on Reten-tion" in the Journal of EducationalOpportunity. In addition, she hasauthored many short inspirationalarticles in newsletters.

Her professional affiliations in-clude Graduate of Leadership-Clarksville, former member of theClarksville Chamber of Commerce,Board of Directorate for TreehouseDay Care, secretary of TennesseeAssociation of Special Programs,Hospitality Moderator of RegionalEducational Opportunity Conferenceand member of numerous other or-ganizations. Also, she served assoftball coach for a communitywomen and coed team, YMCA bas-ketball coach, Northwest Leaguebaseball and soccer coach.

Smith is the former owner ofClarksville Tours Charter Service,and she is an active member of theGreater St. James Baptist Church.

Her husband, Fred, is a narcot-ics agent for the Montgomery CountySheriff’s Department. They have ason, Lorinzo, age 12.

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Cody BushAssistant SID

Brian HetlandAssistant Baseball

Corey CarlinAssistant Volleyball

Tavares JacksonAssistant Women’s

Basketball

Tony CollinsAssistant Men’s

Basketball

Bud JenkinsFacilities

Scott CombsAssistant Men’s

Basketball

Joni JohnsonAssistant Athletic

Trainer

Becky Crowe-PadgettAssistant Women's

Basketball

Mark LerouxHead Men’s/

Women’s Golf

Susie GardnerHead Women’s

Basketball

Yvonne LoweHead Track/

Cross Country

AdministrationPosition/Telephone .................................................................................... NameAthletics Director ................................ 221-7903 ................................. Dave LoosSecretary/Ticket Assistant ................. 221-7904 ................................ Tara PfeiflerAssistant Athletics Directors

Athletic Trainer .......................... 221-6110 .......................... Chuck KimmelMarketing/Promotions ............... 221-1019 ............................. Roy Gregory

Academic Services ............................. 221-7605 ...................... Dr. Johnnie SmithIntern .......................................... 221-7605 ........................... Seth Schwartz

Special Assistant to A.D. and Senior Women's Admininstrator........................................... 221-7203 ................................Cheryl Holt

Business/Ticket Manager ................... 221-7761 ............................ Debbie BedellCompliance Coordinator ................... 221-6119 ......................... Glinda ManningSports Information Director .............. 221-7561 ............................... Brad Kirtley

Assistant SID .............................. 221-7561 ................................Cody BushAthletic Trainer ................................... 221-6268 ............................. Joni JohnsonAthletic Trainer ................................... 221-6435 .............................. Karen LovellFacilities Manager ............................... 221-7700 .............. Charles "Bud" Jenkins

Assistant ..................................... 221-7700 ...................... Cedric McKinney

Support StaffStrength and Flexibility Coord. ......... 221-7400 ............................ Craig NewtonFaculty Athletics Representative ....... 221-7822 ....................... Dr. Bruce MyersTeam Physician Emeritus .................. 221-6110 ........................... Dr. A.R. BoydTeam Physican/Orthopedist .............. 552-4340 ................... Dr. Cooper BeazleyTeam Physican/Orthopedist .............. 552-3430 ...................... Dr. Steve SalyersTeam Physican/Orthopedist .............. 552-3430 ................... Dr. William DeVries

CoachesBaseball (Men) .................................... 221-6266 ........................... Gary McClure

Assistant ..................................... 221-7902 ............................. Brian HetlandBasketball (Men) .................................. 221-7904 ................................. Dave Loos

Assistant ..................................... 221-7706 .............................. Tony CollinsAssistant ..................................... 221-7705 ............................. Scott Combs

Basketball (Women) ............................ 221-7202 ........................... Susie GardnerAssistant ..................................... 221-7988 ............... Becky Crowe-PadgettAssistant ..................................... 221-6183 ....................... Tavares Jackson

Cross Country (Men/Women) ............ 221-7211 ............................ Yvonne LoweFootball (Men) ..................................... 221-7991 ............................... Bill Schmitz

Assistant ..................................... 221-7982 ........................ Steve HaywoodAssistant ..................................... 221-7906 .......................... Charlie KnapkeAssistant ..................................... 221-7905 ............................ Rod RandolphAssistant ..................................... 221-7976 ........................ Ryan SulkowskiAssistant ..................................... 221-7981 ............................... Chris Taylor

Golf (Men/Women) .............................. 221-7647 .............................. Mark LerouxAssistant ..................................... 221-7647 .......................... Sara Burkhead

Rifle (Women) ..................................... 221-6160 ....................... Howard WoosterSoftball (Women) ................................ 221-6190 .............................. Tara McCoy

Assistant ..................................... 221-6280 .............................. Andrea GoreSoccer (Women) ................................. 221-7972 .............................. Kelley Poole

Assistant ..................................... 221-1019 ............................... Rudy PirelaTennis (Men) ....................................... 221-7702 ............................. Brian SurfaceTennis (Women) .................................. 221-6101 ........................... Angie McLeanTrack (Women) .................................... 221-7211 ............................ Yvonne LoweVolleyball (Women) ............................ 221-7203 ................................Cheryl Holt

Assistant ..................................... 221-1002 ............................. Corey Carlin

Karen LovellAssistant Athletic

Trainer

Gary McClureHead Baseball

Tara McCoyHead Softball

Tara PfeiflerAthletics Secretary

Kelley PooleHead Women’s

Soccer

Brian SurfaceHead Men’s

Tennis

Cedric McKinneyAssistant Facilities

Angie McLeanHead Women's

Tennis

Howard WoosterHead Rifle

Coach

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