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2019 football notes - game #1Mississippi Valley State

vs. Tennessee State

• John A. Merritt Classic• August 31, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.• Nashville, Tennessee • Nissan Stadium (69,143)

Record (‘18) ................ 1-10Ranking ........................ NRLast Game ............ 11/22/18

lost to ALST, 24-31Coach ....... Vincent DancyRecord at MVSU ............. 1-10

Record (‘18) ................ 4-5Ranking ..................... NRLast Game ............ 11/17/18

defeated UT Martin, 31-28Coach ................ Rod ReedRecord at TSU ............. 53-47

2019 SCHEDULE8/31 Tennessee State 6pm9/7 Lamar 6pm9/21 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 6pm9/28 Alcorn State* 6pm10/5 VIRGINIA-LYNCHBURG 3pm10/12 Ark.-Pine Bluff* 1pm10/19 JACKSON STATE* 3pm10/26 TEXAS SOUTHERN* 2pm11/2 ALABAMA STATE* 1pm11/16 GRAMBLING STATE* 1pm11/23 Alabama A&M* 1pm

FOOTBALL KICKS OFF 67TH SEASON: Saturday’s opener with Tennessee State marks the 67th campaign for Mississippi Valley, going back to 1953. The Delta Devils are 29-36-1 in openers all-time, with their last victory coming in 2014 - a 32-7 win over Faith University in Florida. Last season the team fell victim to a Roughrider State foe for the second consecutive year, dropping to a 35-7 decision to the University of North Dakota.

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1991: Valley and Tennessee State meet for the second time in a season opener. The Delta Devils marched away with a 10-7 nailbiter - which is also the last MVSU victory against TSU.

SCOUTING THE TIGERS: Tennessee State went 4-5 a season ago with a 3-4 mark in the Ohio Valley conference, placing them fi fth. Tiger alum Rod Reed returns for his 10th season in Nashville and boasts a 53-47 record. They remained in the middle of the pack in scoring with 29.3 points scored on average versus 32.1 points allowed. The Tigers run a balanced attack that leans slightly in favor of passing, as they played third in OVC last year with 276.2 yards through the air per game. Key returners include receiver Chris Rowland and his 57 catches as well as Mekhi Brown and Jeremiah Caine who combined for eight sacks during the season.

THE DANCY ERA: Second year head coach Vincent Dancy brings in a reloaded roster, looking to improve on a 1-10 fi nish from a year ago. 62% of the players are newcomers to the team, with an even mix of JUCO and freshman, as well as fi ve transfers. The newcomers pair up with a roster of 30 returners.

IT “MERRITS” A CELEBRATION: This weekend marks the 21st annual playing of the John A. Merritt Classic - the name given to Tennessee State’s opening game. The Tigers hold a 15-6 advantage in the contest, which is named after their head coach from 1967-1983. Merritt’s teams went 172-33-7 while he held court in Nashville.

THE POWERS THAT BE: After revamping the offensive line in 2018, Jared Powers was promoted to offensive coordinator, taking over for Maurice Flowers. Joining him is a nearly new staff, with Terrance Barron promoted to a full-time receivers coach, and new additions in Dwyan Luckey (running backs) and Jacob Davis (tight ends).

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the all-time series

On the AirTV: ESPN+Play by Play Howard Gentry Analyst Derek Fleming

Radio: WVSD 91.7Play by Play Lee Hall

• Tennessee State leads, 4-3• First Meeting, 11/13/82 - TSU 63, MVSU 41• Last Meeting, 10/13/01 - TSU 41, MVSU 3• Last Valley Win, 1991 - MVSU 10, TSU 7• Current Streak: TSU, 1 game • Most MVSU Points in a game: 59, 1985• Most TSU Points in a game: 63, 1982• Total Points: MVSU - 177 | TSU - 247

bythe numbers

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21The John A. Merritt Classic is Tennessee State’s annual football opener. Now in its 21st season, the game is named for the Tigers’ coach from 1963-83.

28There are 28 Mississippians on the roster for Valley this year. That’s the most since the 2012 campaign, when the Delta Devils went 5-6.

67This game kicks off the 67th campaign for MVSU Football. The Delta Devils fi rst played in 1953, three years after the college’s founding, going 2-4 under head coach Cleophus Hatcher.

2018 Final statisticsoffensive Stat SWAC FCSTotal Scoring Rushing Passing Effi ciency

defensive Stat SWAC FCSTotal ScoringRushingPassingEffi ciency

miscellanous Stat SWAC FCS3rd Down Conv. 4th Down Conv. Kick Returns Punt Returns First Downs Time of Poss. Penalties -Yardage

10th7th9th8th9th

117th103rd107th102nd116th

9th9th8th8th9th

104th118th112th77th112th

454.542.4231.8222.7153.9

268.419.1 105.5 162.9199.6

8th6th2nd1st8th5th4th4th

110th78th71th3rd

105th66th85th101st

28.843.319.820.0181

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN: For the third straight year, Valley will begin its season playing the fi rst two games away from Itta Bena. The road has been unkind to the Delta Devils recently, going 2-18 during that same three-year stretch, including 0-6 in their opening stanzas. Both victories came at Pine Bluff, where Valley will travel to on October 12th.

STICKING TO YOUR ROOTS: MVSU will stay in the southeast United States for the duration of the season. The Delta Devils will play six games at Rice-Totten Stadium - the most in Itta Bena since 2013 - and will travel to Nashville, Beaumont, Tex. (Lamar), Lorman, Miss. (Alcorn), Pine Bluff, Ark. (UAPB), and Huntsville, Ala. (Alabama A&M).

COMING IN VIA “SATELLITE”: MVSU legend Willie Totten returns to Itta Bena for his 20th season on the coaching staff. Totten will serve as assistant head coach and will work with the quarterbacks. After fi nishing his career with over 50 NCAA passing records, four All-American and First-Team All-SWAC honors - he worked nearly every job imaginable on the football team, including head coach from 2002-09, and has also served in the administration.

I’LL TAKE THE SNAP!: There are three players vying for the ability to control the snaps. Dejerric Bryant and his 1,011 yards of offense from a season ago is the frontrunner, but behind him are two transfers. Roger Totten - Willie’s nephew - comes from Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Totten fi nished 18-for-34 and 232 yards for the Golden Lions. Greenville, Mississippi native Chandler Robinson also returns for another year.

“TD” DOESN’T JUST STAND FOR TOUCHDOWN: Linebacker Tadarius Davis returns for his senior year after a solid junior campaign. A product of Manassas High School in Memphis, “TD” registered 101 tackles in 2018, with 49 solos and 52 assists. That number was second most in the SWAC last year and are the most tackles in Valley’s recorded history.

RUN THE BALL, COACH!: Under the fi rst year of the Dancy era, the Delta Devils brought back the run game. After a 2017 campaign where the Devils fi nished in the red with rushing yards, they rushed for 1160 in 2018. Additionally, the defense cut down on the opponents’ yardage gained as well, cutting it down from 3,038 to 2,569.

2019 swac standingsEast Division Team SWAC OverallAlabama A&M 0-0 0-0Alabama State 0-0 0-0 Alcorn State 0-0 0-0 Jackson State 0-0 0-0 Mississippi Valley 0-0 0-0

West Division Team SWAC OverallArk. Pine Bluff 0-0 0-0 Grambling State 0-0 0-0Prairie View A&M 0-0 0-0 Southern 0-0 0-0 Texas Southern 0-0 0-0

2018 swac standingsEast Division Team SWAC OverallAlcorn State 6-1 9-4 Alabama A&M 5-2 6-5Jackson State 4-3 5-5 Alabama State 3-4 4-7 Mississippi Valley 1-6 1-10

West Division Team SWAC OverallSouthern 6-1 7-4 Grambling State 4-3 6-5Prairie View A&M 4-3 5-6 Texas Southern 1-6 2-9Ark. Pine Bluff 1-6 2-9

upcoming swac scheduleThursday, August 29Alabama State @ UAB, 7

Saturday, August 31Prairie View A&M @ Texas Southern, 5:30Alcorn State @ Southern Miss, 6Southern @ McNeese State, 6Grambling @ Louisiana-Monroe, 7Ark. Pine Bluff @ TCU, 7

Sunday, September 1Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State, 2 -MEAC/SWAC Challenge, AtlantaMorehouse vs. Alabama A&M, 3:30 - BCFHOF Classic, Canton, Ohio

team comparisonsmississippi valley (0-0 / 0-0 swac)

Stat MVSU Opp. Points / Game First Downs Rushing / GamePassing / GameOffense / GameFumbles - LostPen Yards / GameTime of Poss.

Rushing Att Yds TDDejerric BryantBooker Chambers

Passing C-A-I Yds TDDejerric Bryant

Receiving Att Yds TDBooker ChambersQuinn McElfresh

Defense Tack Sks IntTadarius DavisJemaurri Bailey

tennessee state (0-0 / 0-0 ovc)Stat MVSU Opp. Points / GameFirst DownsRushing / GamePassing / GameOffense / GameFumbles - LostPen Yards / GameTime of Poss.

Rushing Att Yds TDTe’Kendrick RobinsonShawn McColley

Passing C-A-I Yds TDMichael Hughes

Receiving Att Yds TDChris RowlandTreon Harris

Defense Tack Sks IntDajour NesbethBlair Edwards

19.91181

105.5162.9268.421-1375.8229:38

41.73241

233.5221

454.515-998.2731:44

10342

389338

73

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576246

42

68-133-8 622 4

10176

02

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29.3215

155.1276.2431.320-775.4431:06

32.1198

142.7287.4430.18-3

58.7828:54

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SWAC Teleconference10a - Noon (CT)Dancy at 11:05

Practice - 3p-5:30p Practice - 3p-5:30p Practice - 3p-5:30p TRAVEL DAY

SWAC TELECONFERENCEATHLETIC MEDIA• Print/TV/Radio/Online Media: One season pass will be issued to individuals, identifi ed by the news

organization, that cover Mississippi Valley State University on a regular basis. Please send media requests to the Sports Information Department at [email protected] or [email protected]. Requests must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the event.

• Photographers: Game passes to photographers will be given to working press only. Any photos taken at a MVSU sporting event can be used by the Sports Information Department for current or future use. Photographers must agree to this standard working an MVSU sporting event.

• Game Services: Prior to the game, fact sheets, statistics, media guides and/or game programs will be available to the media on press row. Game statistics will be distributed during media timeouts, at halftime and following the game. Please remember that press row is a working press area and that there is absolutely no cheering or excessive noise allowed. Those who do not adhere to the rule will be asked to leave the press box or press row.

• Interview Policies: MVSU student-athletes and coaches will be available for interviews throughout the sea-son. All interviews must be cleared and scheduled through the Sports Information offi ce.

• Practice Coverage: Media members are generally welcome to attend practice sessions but must check-in with the MVSU Sports Information offi ce prior to attending. Interviews should be conducted at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of practice. Requested coaches and players will be available to the media after a brief cooling-off period following each game.

The weekly head football coaches teleconference for the SWAC will begin Monday, August 26th running each Monday until November 18th.

Scheduled between 10 a.m. and noon Central Time, Coach Dancy will be the seventh person on the call, following Jackson State at 11:05.

media information

What to call usPlease use Mississippi Valley State on fi rst reference. Afterwards you may use MVSU, Valley or Delta Devils.

Please refrain from any other variations or shortening of our nickname, such as “MVS” or “Devils”.

Top 25 FCS Polls

Institution Record Pts. Prev.North Dakota St. (23) 15-0 644 1James Madison (1) 9-4 597 10Eastern Wash. (2) 12-3 588 2South Dakota State 10-3 579 3UC Davis 10-3 537 8Jacksonville State 9-4 500 13Maine 10-4 473 5Wofford 9-4 437 12Weber State 10-3 432 6Kennesaw State 11-2 404 4Nicholls 9-4 385 14Towson 7-5 349 22Illinois State 6-5 290 NRColgate 10-2 272 7Montana State 8-5 271 17Indiana State 7-4 192 25Furman 6-4 183 NRSE Missouri State 9-4 178 16North Carolina A&T 10-2 158 11Northern Iowa 7-6 157 NRElon 6-5 155 19Sam Houston State 6-5 117 NRDelaware 7-5 87 23Princeton 10-0 85 9Central Arkansas 6-5 66 NR

Others receiving votes: Montana, 52; Yale, 41; Incarnate Word, 31; East Tennessee St., 23; Tennessee-Chattanooga, 23; Northern Arizona, 20; Idaho, 18; North Dakota, 17; Alcorn St., 16; Monmouth (N.J.), 13; Eastern Kentucky, 12; Dartmouth, 11; South Dakota, 9; Duquesne, 7; Stony Brook, 7; McNeese, 4; San Diego, 3; New Hampshire, 2; Southern, 2; The Citadel, 2; Lamar, 1.

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Institution Record Pts. Prev.North Dakota St. (142) 0-0 3,971James Madison (14) 0-0 3,635South Dakota State (1) 0-0 3,631Eastern Wash. (3) 0-0 3,594UC Davis 0-0 3,210Jacksonville State 0-0 3,004Maine 0-0 2,891Weber State 0-0 2,827Wofford 0-0 2,522Kennesaw State 0-0 2,361Towson 0-0 2,330Nicholls 0-0 2,156Colgate 0-0 1,892Montana State 0-0 1,866Illinois State 0-0 1,432Indiana State 0-0 1,192SE Missouri State 0-0 1,166Northern Iowa 0-0 1,136Furman 0-0 1,074North Carolina A&T 0-0 885Elon 0-0 870Delaware 0-0 798Sam Houston State 0-0 564Princeton 0-0 432Montana 0-0 413

Others: ETSU (323), Stony Brook (257), Duquesne (235), San Diego (209), Eastern Kentucky (175), Dartmouth (149), Central Arkansas (125), McNeese (110), Monmouth (110), UIW (108), Alcorn State (85), Yale (52), New Hampshire (42), Chattanooga (38), South Dakota (27), Northern Arizona (16), Villanova (14), Lamar (14), Richmond (8), Citadel (7), Rhode Island (7), Mercer (7), Abilene Christian (6), Southeastern Louisiana (6), Idaho State (5), Youngstown State (4), Southern University (3), Samford (2), Western Illinois (1), Wagner (1), Sacred Heart (1), North Dakota (1)

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NCAA FCS COACHES POLL STATS TOP 25

valley Superlatives 1st Game1st Win100th Game200th Game300th Game400th Game500th Game600th Game1st Postseason Game1st SWAC Game

Jackson CollegePhilander SmithTexas SouthernAlcorn StatePrairie View A&MTexas SouthernPrairie View A&MAlabama StateLouisiana TechArkansas AM&N

9/19/5310/17/5310/9/6519751985199510/30/0411/16/1319841968

L, 7-6W, 20-12W, 26-6W, 16-6

W, 56-17W, 28-21W, 42-34

L, 19-7L, 66-19L, 48-6

LARGEST MARGINS OF VICTORY

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LARGEST MARGINS OF DEFEAT

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Rust (101-0) 1956Kentucky St. (86-0) 1984Tougaloo (80-0) 1956Langston (83-11) 1984Savannah St. (68-0) 1965Bishop (80-14) 1985Prairie View (71-6) 1984UAPB (63-0) 1983Washburn (77-15) 1984Paul Quinn (62-0) 2005

Grambling (93-0) 1959Jacksonville St. (71-0) 2018Western Ill. (77-7) 1999Grambling (68-0) 1967New Mexico (66-0) 2015TX Southern (64-0) 1967Jackson St. (63-0) 1999Illinois State (62-0) 2014Arkansas St. (61-0) 2009Montana (67-7) 2016

LARGEST SWAC VICTORIES

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Prairie View (71-6) 1984UAPB (63-0) 1983UAPB (55-7) 1979Prairie View (54-12) 1984Alabama St. (49-7) 1984Prairie View (56-17)1985Prairie View (40-3) 2003Prairie View (42-6) 1993Prairie View (47-12) 1980UAPB (41-7) 2016

LARGEST SWAC DEFEATS

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Jackson St. (63-0) 1999Alcorn St. (59-0) 2017Southern (49-0) 2011Jackson St. (49-0) 1989Jackson St. (49-0) 2000TX Southern (55-7) 1969Grambling (49-3) 1992Jackson St. (46-0) 1987Southern (45-0) 1976Alcorn St. (44-0) 1973


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2019 Delta devil football quick factsGeneral Information

Full Name: Mississippi Valley State University - Mississippi Valley State (fi rst media reference)Location: Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941Founded: 1950Enrollment: 2,452Nickname: Delta DevilsSchool Colors: Forest Green and WhiteStadium (Capacity): Rice-Totten Stadium (10,000)Field: Charles Prophet FieldSurface: Natural GrassAffi liation: Division I (Football Championship Subdvision)Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)President: Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr.Director of Athletics: Dianthia Ford-KeeSenior Women Administrator: K. Renia EdwardsAssociate AD / Head Softball: Lee SmithAssistant AD / Academic Services: Lila GroomsFaculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Abigial NewsomeAthletic Department Phone: 662-254-3550Athletic Department Fax: 662-254-3639

Team Information2018 Record: 1-10 (1-6 SWAC) 2018 Conference Finish: 5th, SWAC East Letterman Lost: 45 (23: Off., 21: Def., 1: ST)Letterman Returning: 30 (15: Off., 13: Def, 2: ST)Starters Lost: 11 (5: Off, 5: Def, 1: ST)Starters Returning: 14 (6: Off, 6: Def, 2: ST)Newcomers: 48 (23 Freshmen , 21 JUCO, 4 Transfer)

Head CoachHead Coach: Vincent Dancy (Jackson State ‘06)Overal Record: 1-10School Record: Same / Second SeasonOffi ce Phone: 662-254-3567Best Time to Contact: Contact SID

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Vincent Dancy (2nd Season)Defensive Coordinator/Backs: Derek Welch (2nd Season)Asst. Head Coach / Quarterbacks: Willie Totten (20th Season)Offensive Coordinator/Line: Jared Powers (2nd Season)Defensive Line/Recruiting: Darien Moody (1st Season)Linebackers/Special Teams: Dominic Spinks (2nd Season)Receivers: Terrence Barron (2nd Season)Running Backs: Dwyan Luckey (1st Season)Graduate Asst./ Tight Ends: Jacob Davis (1st Season)Dir. of Football Operations: Antwoine Williams (2nd Season)Student-Athlete Wellness: Randall Moore (2nd Season)

team outlookOffense

Quarterbacks: Senior Dejerric Bryant looks to retain the starter’s job he earned at the conclusion of last year. Bryant passed for 622 yards with four touchdowns and added 389 rushing yards with seven touchdowns. Battling him will be junior transfer Roger Totten (UAPB).

Running Backs: Mississippi Delta native John’Derrick Smith impressed with 520 total yards, including 296 on the ground. The Greenwood High School product reached the endzone four times as well. Backing him up will be sophomore Caleb Johnson from Memphis, who saw limited action during three games his freshman year.

Wide Receivers: Valley experiences an overhaul on the wide receiver side following the loss of All-SWAC performer Booker Chambers, along with Quinn McElfresh and Steven McIntosh.In their place will be a host of JUCO players, including Sedevyn Gray (Mississippi Gulf Coast), Johnny Wilson (Southwest Mississippi), and D.J. Clayton (East Mississippi).

Tight Ends: Senior Kelvin Lovett returns after catching a few passes during the 2018 campaign. Following the departure of Tyron Hundley, JUCO transfer Verandre White (Fort Scott) and freshman Axavier Green from Bellaire, Texas will also look to make an impact.

Offensive Line: The Delta Devils retain several key fi gures from the O-Line. Zach Sias, Qu’Juan Spradley, James Lofton, Anthony Phillips and Nari Masslieno all contributed a year ago and will be expected to again. Joining them in the trenches will be JUCO transfer Shedkeydrick Ross (Itawamba CC), and true freshman Mauriohn Underwood and Paul Jackson will help anchor the line.

DefenseDefensive Line: Derek Welch returns as coordinator for the 2nd year, and so does the 3-4 scheme. Also returning are three of the four starters up front from a year ago. Eric Powell, Ray Taylor and Jerry Garner will all be factors again, and David Vincent will also contribute as a graduate student. Joining the trio on the start is Romallis Carey, a JUCO product (Southwest Mississippi).

Linebackers: Tadarius Davis and his 101 tackles are back in the “WILL” position and Tracy Thompkins with his veteran experience returns to the “STAR” position. Joining them in the “MIKE” is sophomore Deione Reed from Monroe, Louisiana. Transfers Kaman Cooper (East Tennessee State) and VJ Swanier (East Central) will also be expected to produce.

Secondary: The back end of the defense will see the most turnover from a season ago, but senior Jamenta Shaw returns after a 40 tackle season in 2018. Rod Sylestre from Florida International and JUCO transfer Keonte’ Daniels (East Central) will look to hold down the safety spot.

Special TeamsKickers and Punters: Australian Justin Read comes back for his senior season after registering 65 punts in 2018. Hayden Schuster is a JUCO product (ASA College) and will be kicking for Valley this season.

Returners: With Booker Chambers gone, Valley will turn to D.J. Clayton from East Mississippi to handle the return jobs.

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2019 Delta devil football rosterNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / Last School1 Tracy Thompkins DB 5-9 180 Sr. Miami, Fla. / Carol City HS2 Jamenta Shaw DB 5-11 170 Sr. Greenville, Miss. / O’Bannon HS3 Roger Totten II QB 5-11 195 R-Jr. Pine Bluff, Ark. / UAPB4 Jonathan Jones DB 5-10 175 Sr. De Kalb, Miss. / East Central CC5 Sedevyn Gray WR 6-2 190 Jr. Puckett, Miss. / Mississippi Gulf Coast CC6 Keonte’ Daniels DB 5-9 170 Jr. Noxapater, Miss. / East Central CC7 Kaman Cooper LB 6-2 210 Sr. Warner Robins, Ga. / East Tennessee State8 Jarius “D.J.” Clayton WR 5-10 180 Jr. Kemper, Miss. / East Mississippi CC9 Christian Sutton WR 5-9 160 Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga. / Peachtree Ridge HS11 William Morgan DB 5-10 175 Jr. Laurel, Miss. / East Central CC12 Volme “VJ” Swanier LB 5-10 215 Jr. Pass Christian, Miss. / East Central CC13 Varandre White TE 6-3 235 Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Fort Scott CC14 Donald Johnson III WR 5-8 160 Jr. Baton Rogue, La. / Texas A&T15 Chandler Robinson QB 6-5 193 So. Greenville, Miss. / Hollandale HS16 Dejerric Bryant QB 5-10 190 Jr. Mize, Miss. / Holmes CC17 Johnny Wilson WR 6-5 220 Jr. Tylertown, Miss. / Southwest Mississippi CC19 Amareion “A.J.” Newsome QB 5-11 190 Fr. Lewisville, Texas / Lewisville HS20 Dewayne Barnett RB 5-9 195 Jr. Gulfport, Miss. / East Central CC21 Andrew Bloodsaw, Jr. DB 5-11 170 Fr. Miami, Fla. / Miami Central HS22 Rod Sylvestre DB 5-11 195 R-Sr. Margate, Fla. / Florida International 23 John’Derrick Smith RB 5-10 195 Sr. Greenwood, Miss. / Mississippi Delta CC24 Isaiah Latham DB 5-10 175 Jr. Louisville, Miss. / Hinds CC25 Jordan Brown DB 5-10 185 Fr. Atlanta, Ga. / Stockbridge HS26 Caleb Brunson DB 6-1 190 So. Laurel, Miss. / Heidelberg HS27 Caleb Johnson RB 5-9 205 So. Memphis, Tenn. / Memphis Acad. of Health and Sciences28 Kharee Lockley DB 5-8 185 Jr. Baldwin, La. / Hocking College30 Kaiyus Lewis RB 5-11 200 Fr. Noxubee, Miss. / Noxubee County HS31 Milton Adams DB 5-9 185 Fr. Milledgeville, Ga. / Baldwin HS32 Rashad Pittman RB 6-1 210 Jr. Mize, Miss. / Holmes CC33 Rodericks Dozier LB 6-0 220 Jr. Jackson, Miss. / Southwest Mississippi CC34 Frederick Huddleston RB 5-11 205 Jr. Shannon, Miss. / Itawamba CC35 Roger Mushi DB 5-10 180 R-Fr. Madison, Miss. / Germantown HS36 Brelan Franks DB 5-11 190 Fr. Mobile, Ala. / Williamson HS37 Nikolas Shanklin RB 5-8 195 So. Thibodaux, La. / E.D. White HS38 Orlando Brown LB 6-1 230 Jr. Gulfport, Miss. / Hinds CC40 Ray Taylor DL 6-2 265 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. / Lane College41 Kelvin Lovett TE 6-2 230 Sr. Jackson, Miss. / Pearl River CC42 Eric Powell DL 6-3 240 Sr. Glen Burnie, Md. / West Hills CC43 Malik Thomas LB 5-10 195 Jr. Hollandale, Miss. / Simmons HS44 Adam Hamilton LB 5-11 230 R-Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. / Mainland HS46 Justin Read P 6-0 180 Sr. Melbourne, Australia / Copperfi eld College47 Hayden Schuster K 5-9 180 Jr. Palm Harbor, Fla. / ASA College48 Dezmin Jennings DB 6-0 195 So. Newnan, Ga. / Newnan HS49 Aaron Anderson DB 6-0 180 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. / Memphis Acad. of Health and Sciences50 Nicholas Gleaton LS 5-11 240 So. Dade City, Fla. / Zephyrhills HS51 Terry Edwards DL 6-6 225 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Southeastern HS


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2019 Delta devil football rosterNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / Last School52 Deione Reed LB 5-9 210 So. Monroe, La. / Richwood HS53 Deivone Reed LB 5-9 215 So. Monroe, La. / Richwood HS55 Shedkeydrick Ross OL 6-0 285 Jr. Grenada, Miss. / Itawamba CC58 Tadarius Davis LB 6-0 195 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. / Manassas HS59 Terrance Williams DL 6-2 220 Jr. Belzoni, Miss. / Mississippi Delta CC64 Dylan Whetter OL 6-6 310 Fr. Burlington, Ont., Can. / St. John’s College65 Anthony Phillips OL 6-4 290 Sr. New Orleans, La. / Easton HS67 Jamari Walker OL 6-4 285 Fr. Forest Park, Ga. / Forest Park HS69 Qu’Juan Spradley DL 6-3 305 Sr. Tampa, Fla. / Tampa Bay Tech HS70 Nari Masslieno OL 6-3 305 So. Panama City, Fla. / Mosley HS72 Paul Jackson OL 6-5 290 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Raines HS73 Zacchaeus Sias OL 6-1 315 Sr. Rolling Fork, Miss. / Hinds CC74 Mauriohn Underwood OL 6-3 300 Fr. Sugar Hill, Ga. / Lanier HS75 William Bradley OL 6-2 330 So. Memphis, Tenn. / Memphis East HS76 Vincent Weaver, Jr. DL 6-3 300 Fr. Panama City, Fla. / North Haven Beach Academy78 James Lofton OL 6-4 290 So. La Marque, Texas / La Marque HS79 Ronny Lyons, Jr. OL 6-3 315 Fr. New Orleans, La. / Edna Karr HS80 Axavier Green TE 6-4 235 Fr. Bellaire, Texas / Bellaire HS 81 Marcus Kidd WR 6-4 205 Jr. Crete, Ill. / Northern Michigan82 Quency Lewis WR 5-9 170 So. Rosharon, Texas / Manvel HS83 Ryan Perdue WR 6-4 200 Jr. Fairbanks, Ak. / Mendocino College84 D’vante Lundy WR 5-11 175 So. Miami, Fla. / North Miami HS85 Allen Mills WR 5-10 195 Jr. Hayti, Mo. / Hayti HS86 Malik Myers WR 6-3 185 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian Academy87 Eugentavious Blue WR 5-6 150 Fr. Tunica, Miss. / Rosa Fort HS89 Kareem Powell WR 6-3 195 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Southeastern HS90 Romallis Carey OL 6-0 300 Jr. Florence, Miss. / Southwest Mississippi CC91 Trevon McClain DL 6-4 260 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian Academy92 Jerry Garner LB 6-2 240 Jr. Chunchula, Ala. / W.P. Davidson HS93 Antoine Howard DL 6-2 315 R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Southern Miss94 Roderick Jimerson DL 6-2 240 Fr. Meridian, Miss. / Meridian HS95 David Vincent DL 6-3 280 Gr. Miami, Fla. / Miami Northwestern HS96 Darius Williams DL 6-1 275 Fr. Marietta, Ga. / Wheeler HS98 Wayne Compton DL 6-0 260 So. Alexandria, La. / Peabody HS99 Jalen Bell DL 5-11 280 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King, Jr. HS

Head Coach: Vincent Dancy (2nd Season, Jackson State ’06)Defensive Coordinator/Backs: Derek Welch (2nd Season, UT Martin ’12)Offensive Coordinator/Line: Jared Powers (2nd Season, William Jewell ‘03)Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks: Willie Totten (20th Season [non-consecutive], MVSU ‘86)Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator: Darien Moody (1st Season, Alcorn State ‘16)Linebackers/Special Teams: Dominic Spinks (2nd Season, Delta State ’10)Wide Receivers: Terrence Barron (2nd Season, MVSU ‘17)Running Backs/Video Coordinator: Dwyan Luckey (1st Season, Western Carolina ‘10)Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends: Jacob Davis (1st Season, Limestone ‘17)Director of Football Operations Antwoine Williams (2nd Season, Mississippi State ‘01)Health and Wellness Coordinator Randall Moore (2nd Season, Oakland ’11)

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VINCENT DANCYHead Coach

In January 2018, Vincent Dancy took over the helm of Mississippi Valley’s football program as its 17th head football coach. Dancy, 33, is a native of Shuqualak, Mississippi and the son of Mississippi Valley State University alumnus Willie Dancy ‘74 and Evelyn Murray. He served as MVSU football’s defensive coordinator since Feb. 2015 before being appointed to the interim role in November 2017. MVSU Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee said promoting Dancy to the lead the Delta Devils is in the best interest of the program. “I have had the opportunity to evaluate his energy, synergy, and love for Mississippi Valley State University along with his desire to change the culture of this program,” said Ford-Kee. With all hands-on deck—the campus community, Itta Bena, Greenwood and surrounding communities, alumni, fans and most important our football athletes — I am confi dent that Coach Dancy will give us 100 percent of his effort to build a competitive program that will position MVSU football to win a SWAC Championship and the opportunity to vie for the National Black College Championship,” said Ford-Kee. “My goal is to build a championship program for the players, alumni, faculty, staff and fans of Mississippi Valley State University,” said Dancy. My immediate concerns are fi lling the gaps in those areas that we were missing as it relates to player personnel, and meeting with our alumni chapters and community stakeholders to reconnect and assist us in restoring our brand from the glory days of Delta Devil football.” “I will be in the trenches with my staff to build a program that meets the expectation of our fans,” he said. You will not want to miss our home opener and fan experience. The stakeholders have expectations for the new head coach, and I have expectations for myself. I will be accountable for this program’s success on and off the playing surface.”

In 2014, the 30-year old was the defensive coordinator for Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. The Lions defense fi nished 9th in Division II National Ranking in pass defense, in the school’s fi rst year of football in 50 years.

Prior to his one year stint at PC, Dancy spent four years at Jackson State University, 2009-2013, coaching the outside linebackers as a graduate assistant before he became the fulltime safeties coach. In 2012 Jackson State’s secondary led the conference in takeaways with 10 INTs. They were also ranked #1 in total defense several years.

Dancy graduated from Jackson State, where he was also a standout student-athlete. A four year letterman in football, Dancy was an All-SWAC performer at linebacker and safety.

Dancy obtained his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2006. He earned a master’s in 2008 from West Alabama in Livingston, Alabama, in Counseling and Psychology and as graduate assistant (Jackson State) he earned a second master’s in Physical Education.

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Birthday - March 9, 1984Hometown- Shuqualak, MSAlma Mater - Jackson State, 2006

Coaching Career 2018-present: MVSU (HC)2015-17: MVSU (DC)2014: Paine College (DC)2011-13: Jackson St. (LB)2009-11: Jackson St. (GA)

Playing Career 2002-06: Jackson State


2018 Delta devil football statisticsDate Opponent Score Att.Aug 30, 2018 at North Dakota L 7-35 8884Sep 8, 2018 at #12 Jacksonville State L 0-71 21864

* Sep 22, 2018 ALCORN STATE L 20-56 4788Oct 6, 2018 at Bethune-Cookman L 27-41 10278

* Oct 13, 2018 at Jackson State L 7-23 29500* Oct 20, 2018 ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF W 48-47 3693* Oct 27, 2018 at Texas Southern L 14-42 5782* Nov 03, 2018 at Grambling State L 19-24 14215

Nov 10, 2018 HAMPTON L 39-54 1408* Nov 17, 2018 ALABAMA A&M L 14-42 1879* Nov 22, 2018 at Alabama State L 24-31 11593

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gBRYANT, Dejerric 10-5 103 561 172 389 3.8 7 43 38.9CHAMBERS, Booker 11-7 42 360 22 338 8.0 3 65 30.7SMITH, John Derrick 11-0 75 321 25 296 3.9 3 22 26.9ROBINSON, H. Isaiah 11-8 81 230 44 186 2.3 3 40 16.9HARPER, Darrion 9 - 5 11 79 7 72 6.5 0 17 8.0LOVETT, Kelvin 10-2 1 10 0 10 10.0 0 10 1.0JOHNSON, Caleb 3 - 0 6 13 3 10 1.7 0 6 3.3JONES, Tavarez 2 - 0 4 9 1 8 2.0 0 4 4.0HUNDLEY, Tyron 6 - 4 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 1.2SIMS, Morgan 7 - 1 1 6 0 6 6.0 0 6 0.9THOMPKINS, Tracy 10-6 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.3Total 11 394 1714 554 1160 2.9 18 65 105.5Opponents 11 476 2873 291 2582 5.4 32 69 234.7

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gBRYANT, Dejerric 10-5 86.16 68-134-9 50.7 622 4 55 62.2FOWLER, Chris 8 - 2 108.51 68-120-4 56.7 718 3 30 89.8EVEN, Jett 3 - 2 112.48 35-71-1 49.3 440 3 71 146.7ROBINSON, Chandler 1 - 0 38.93 1-3-0 33.3 2 0 2 2.0CHAMBERS, Booker 11-7 157.00 1-2-1 50.0 10 1 10 0.9SUTTON, Christian 9 - 2 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 11 99.65 173-331-15 52.3 1792 11 71 162.9Opponents 11 154.69 178-300-5 59.3 2464 27 75 224.0

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gCHAMBERS, Booker 11-7 46 576 12.5 4 71 52.4McELFRESH, Quinn 11-9 31 246 7.9 2 23 22.4HARPER, Darrion 9 - 5 23 183 8.0 1 30 20.3McINTOSH, Steven 8 - 6 20 276 13.8 0 30 34.5SMITH, John Derrick 11-0 19 224 11.8 1 30 20.4ROBINSON, H. Isaiah 11-8 7 57 8.1 0 20 5.2SIMS, Morgan 7 - 1 7 43 6.1 0 20 6.1FRAZIER, Demarcus 1 - 0 4 65 16.2 1 29 65.0HUNDLEY, Tyron 6 - 4 4 48 12.0 0 18 8.0MOORE, Stetson 4 - 0 4 32 8.0 2 10 8.0LOVETT, Kelvin 10-2 3 22 7.3 0 14 2.2SUTTON, Christian 9 - 2 2 9 4.5 0 5 1.0JOHNSON, Caleb 3 - 0 1 5 5.0 0 5 1.7LUNDY, D'vante 3 - 0 1 4 4.0 0 4 1.3PITTMAN, Rashad 10-0 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.2Total 11 173 1792 10.4 11 71 162.9Opponents 11 178 2464 13.8 27 75 224.0

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkPIRAQUIVE, Ruben 2-5 40.0 0-0 1-2 1-1 0-2 0-0 38 1

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsCHAMBERS, Booker 9 - - - 1 - - - 56BRYANT, Dejerric 7 - - - - - - - 42PIRAQUIVE, Ruben - 2-5 25-29 - - - - - 31SMITH, John Derrick 4 - - - - - - - 24ROBINSON, H. Isaiah 3 - - - - - - - 18MOORE, Stetson 2 - - - - - - - 12McELFRESH, Quinn 2 - - - - - - - 12EVEN, Jett 1 - - - - - - - 6FOWLER, Chris 1 - - - - 1-1 - - 6HARPER, Darrion 1 - - - - - - - 6FRAZIER, Demarcus 1 - - - - - - - 6Total 31 2-5 25-30 - 1 1-1 - - 219Opponents 63 9-16 55-58 0-2 2 2-3 1 - 466

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalMississippi Valley 41 51 64 49 14 219Opponents 105 164 100 77 20 466

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll games 1-10 1-3 0-7 0-0Conference 1-6 1-2 0-4 0-0Non-Conference 0-4 0-1 0-3 0-0

Team Statistics MVSU OPPFIRST DOWNS 181 242 R u s h i n g 81 127 P a s s i n g 78 97 P e n a l t y 21 18RUSHING YARDAGE 1160 2582 Rushing Attempts 394 476 Average Per Rush 2.9 5.4 Average Per Game 105.5 234.7 TDs Rushing 18 32PASSING YARDAGE 1792 2464 C o m p - A t t - I n t 173-331-15 178-300-5 Average Per Pass 5.4 8.2 Average Per Catch 10.4 13.8 Average Per Game 162.9 224.0 TDs Passing 11 27TOTAL OFFENSE 2952 5046 Average Per Play 4.1 6.5 Average Per Game 268.4 458.7KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 54-1067 31-748PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 20-399 21-98INT RETURNS: #-Yards 5-42 15-292FUMBLES-LOST 22-14 15-9PENALTIES-Yards 81-834 103-1081PUNTS-AVG 66-37.0 44-41.9TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 9 : 4 5 3 0 : 2 23RD-DOWN Conversions 44/153 68/1524TH-DOWN Conversions 13/30 11/17

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgREED, Deione 1 0 0.0 0 0BAILEY, Jemaurri 1 0 0.0 0 0THOMPKINS, Tracy 1 0 0.0 0 0TONEY, Farrean 1 0 0.0 0 0BRUNSON, Caleb 1 42 42.0 0 42

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkREAD, Justin 65 2442 37.6 57 3 15 11 4 1TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgCHAMBERS, Booker 18 373 20.7 2 90HARPER, Darrion 2 26 13.0 0 20Total 20 399 20.0 2 90Opponents 21 98 4.7 0 19

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgCHAMBERS, Booker 15 375 25.0 0 79TONEY, Farrean 14 282 20.1 0 42HARPER, Darrion 9 202 22.4 0 35SIMS, Morgan 8 130 16.2 0 40SMITH, John Derrick 6 63 10.5 0 28HUNDLEY, Tyron 1 3 3.0 0 3MOORE, Stetson 1 12 12.0 0 12Total 54 1067 19.8 0 79Opponents 31 748 24.1 0 81

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gCHAMBERS, Bo 11 338 576 373 375 0 1662 151.1SMITH, John Der 11 296 224 0 63 0 583 53.0HARPER, Darrio 9 72 183 26 202 0 483 53.7BRYANT, Dejerri 10 389 0 0 0 0 389 38.9TONEY, Farrean 9 0 0 0 282 0 282 31.3Total 11 1160 1792 399 1067 42 4460 405.5Opponents 11 2582 2464 98 748 292 6184 562.2

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gBRYANT, Dejerric 10 237 389 622 1011 101.1FOWLER, Chris 8 154 -39 718 679 84.9EVEN, Jett 3 94 -39 440 401 133.7CHAMBERS, Booker 11 44 338 10 348 31.6SMITH, John Derrick 11 75 296 0 296 26.9Total 11 725 1160 1792 2952 268.4Opponents 11 776 2582 2464 5046 458.7

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2018 Delta devil football statisticsRushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gBRYANT, Dejerric 10-5 103 561 172 389 3.8 7 43 38.9CHAMBERS, Booker 11-7 42 360 22 338 8.0 3 65 30.7SMITH, John Derrick 11-0 75 321 25 296 3.9 3 22 26.9ROBINSON, H. Isaiah 11-8 81 230 44 186 2.3 3 40 16.9HARPER, Darrion 9 - 5 11 79 7 72 6.5 0 17 8.0LOVETT, Kelvin 10-2 1 10 0 10 10.0 0 10 1.0JOHNSON, Caleb 3 - 0 6 13 3 10 1.7 0 6 3.3JONES, Tavarez 2 - 0 4 9 1 8 2.0 0 4 4.0HUNDLEY, Tyron 6 - 4 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 1.2SIMS, Morgan 7 - 1 1 6 0 6 6.0 0 6 0.9THOMPKINS, Tracy 10-6 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.3BAILEY, Jemaurri 11-7 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.2READ, Justin 11-0 1 0 12 -12 -12.0 0 0 -1.1ROBINSON, Chandler 1 - 0 4 4 16 -12 -3.0 0 4 -12.0FOWLER, Chris 8 - 2 34 74 113 -39 -1.1 1 18 -4.9EVEN, Jett 3 - 2 23 37 76 -39 -1.7 1 11 -13.0TEAM 5 - 0 5 0 61 -61 -12.2 0 0 -12.2Total 11 394 1714 554 1160 2.9 18 65 105.5Opponents 11 476 2873 291 2582 5.4 32 69 234.7

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gBRYANT, Dejerric 10-5 86.16 68-134-9 50.7 622 4 55 62.2FOWLER, Chris 8 - 2 108.51 68-120-4 56.7 718 3 30 89.8EVEN, Jett 3 - 2 112.48 35-71-1 49.3 440 3 71 146.7ROBINSON, Chandler 1 - 0 38.93 1-3-0 33.3 2 0 2 2.0CHAMBERS, Booker 11-7 157.00 1-2-1 50.0 10 1 10 0.9SUTTON, Christian 9 - 2 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 11 99.65 173-331-15 52.3 1792 11 71 162.9Opponents 11 154.69 178-300-5 59.3 2464 27 75 224.0

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gCHAMBERS, Booker 11-7 46 576 12.5 4 71 52.4McELFRESH, Quinn 11-9 31 246 7.9 2 23 22.4HARPER, Darrion 9 - 5 23 183 8.0 1 30 20.3McINTOSH, Steven 8 - 6 20 276 13.8 0 30 34.5SMITH, John Derrick 11-0 19 224 11.8 1 30 20.4ROBINSON, H. Isaiah 11-8 7 57 8.1 0 20 5.2SIMS, Morgan 7 - 1 7 43 6.1 0 20 6.1FRAZIER, Demarcus 1 - 0 4 65 16.2 1 29 65.0HUNDLEY, Tyron 6 - 4 4 48 12.0 0 18 8.0MOORE, Stetson 4 - 0 4 32 8.0 2 10 8.0LOVETT, Kelvin 10-2 3 22 7.3 0 14 2.2SUTTON, Christian 9 - 2 2 9 4.5 0 5 1.0JOHNSON, Caleb 3 - 0 1 5 5.0 0 5 1.7LUNDY, D'vante 3 - 0 1 4 4.0 0 4 1.3PITTMAN, Rashad 10-0 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.2Total 11 173 1792 10.4 11 71 162.9Opponents 11 178 2464 13.8 27 75 224.0

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgCHAMBERS, Booker 18 373 20.7 2 90HARPER, Darrion 2 26 13.0 0 20Total 20 399 20.0 2 90Opponents 21 98 4.7 0 19

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgREED, Deione 1 0 0.0 0 0BAILEY, Jemaurri 1 0 0.0 0 0THOMPKINS, Tracy 1 0 0.0 0 0TONEY, Farrean 1 0 0.0 0 0BRUNSON, Caleb 1 42 42.0 0 42Total 5 42 8.4 0 42Opponents 15 292 19.5 2 56

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgCHAMBERS, Booker 15 375 25.0 0 79TONEY, Farrean 14 282 20.1 0 42HARPER, Darrion 9 202 22.4 0 35SIMS, Morgan 8 130 16.2 0 40SMITH, John Derrick 6 63 10.5 0 28HUNDLEY, Tyron 1 3 3.0 0 3MOORE, Stetson 1 12 12.0 0 12Total 54 1067 19.8 0 79Opponents 31 748 24.1 0 81

Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lgHARBIN, Patrick 1 2 2.0 0 2DAVIS, Tadarius 1 20 20.0 0 20Total 2 22 11.0 0 20Opponents 2 85 42.5 2 80

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2018 Delta devil football statisticsTackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd

# Defensive Leaders gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf58 DAVIS, Tadarius 11-8 49 52 101 6.5-13 . . 2 6 3-20 1 . .22 BAILEY, Jemaurri 11-7 36 40 76 6.0-49 2.0-20 1-0 2 . . 2 . .12 THOMPKINS, Tracy 10-6 36 39 75 9.0-24 . 1-0 . 3 . . . .64 JONES, Bryant 11-9 19 37 56 5.0-21 1.0-7 . 1 3 . . . .92 GARNER, Jerry 11-6 15 28 43 10.5-36 3.0-17 . . 2 . . . .50 HARBIN, Patrick 11-6 20 23 43 4.5-17 . . . 2 1-2 1 . .14 SHAW, Jamenta 9-7 24 16 40 2.0-9 . . 4 1 . 1 . .91 GORDON, Zachary 11-5 12 28 40 1.5-2 . . . 2 1-0 . . .52 REED, Deione 10-3 14 21 35 2.5-13 . 1-0 . 1 1-0 . . .44 HAMILTON, Adam 11-4 14 19 33 2.5-8 1.0-6 . . 5 . . . .5 SHELTON, Dominique 11-6 21 11 32 0.5-1 . . 10 . 1-0 1 . .6 TONEY, Farrean 9-4 17 9 26 . . 1-0 3 . . . . .59 POWELL, Aubrey 11-7 11 14 25 4.0-24 1.5-18 . . 2 . . . .26 BRUNSON, Caleb 11-2 13 10 23 . . 1-42 . . . . . .13 FORD, Morgan 11-3 13 10 23 2.0-7 . . 1 . . . . .3 STATEN, Darion 8-5 17 6 23 1.0-3 . . 3 . . . . .28 GILLIARD, Levarence 10-1 13 8 21 0.5-0 . . 1 . . 1 . .4 JONES, Jonathan 9-3 9 8 17 1.5-2 . . 2 . . . . .36 DEAN, William 10-0 8 5 13 . . . . . . . . .34 STATEN, Scipio 2-1 5 6 11 0.5-2 . . . . . . . .51 OCKMAN, Trey 9-0 4 5 9 1.0-0 . . . . . . . .55 THOMAS, Javarius 11-3 4 5 9 0.5-1 . . . . 1-0 . . .97 RICE, Edricdreon 6-0 1 7 8 0.5-2 0.5-2 . . 2 1-0 . . .20 HARPER, Darrion 9-5 7 . 7 . . . . . . . . .47 FELIX, Scottie 7-2 3 3 6 . . . . 1 . . . .23 SMITH, John Derrick 11-0 2 4 6 . . . . . . . . .41 LOVETT, Kelvin 10-2 4 1 5 . . . . . . . . .42 POWELL, Eric 4-0 . 5 5 . . . . 2 . . . .24 BLAKE, Trayvone 2-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .2 HICKMAN, Malik 3-0 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .53 REED, Deivone 8-0 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .43 JACKSON, Demarrion 3-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .32 PITTMAN, Rashad 10-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .70 MASSLIENO, Nari 10-8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .61 FOSTER, Roderick 11-1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .37 SHANKLIN, Nikolas 1-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .84 LUNDY, D'vante 3-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .9 SUTTON, Christian 9-2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .48 PIRAQUIVE, Ruben 11-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .86 SIMS, Morgan 7-1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .81 McELFRESH, Quinn 11-9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .8 McINTOSH, Steven 8-6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .16 BRYANT, Dejerric 10-5 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .TM TEAM 5-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . 1 . .

Total 11 404 428 832 62-234 8-63 5-42 29 32 9-22 8 . .Opponents 11 382 367 749 91-444 41-233 15-292 44 31 14-85 12 6 .

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2018 Delta devil football statistics## PLAYER GP-GS UND JVST ALCORN BCU JSU BLUFF TSU GSU HAMPTO AAMU ASU22 Bailey,Jemaurri 11/7 X X X X X X START START X X X START START START START X X X START24 Blake,Trayvone 2/- X X X . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Blakely,Curtis 1/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Bradley,William 5/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . X X X X X X START X X X26 Brunson,Caleb 11/2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X START START X X X16 Bryant,Dejerric 10/5 X X X X X X X X X START X X X START START START . . . X X X START1 Chambers,Booker 11/7 X X X X X X START START X X X START X X X START START START START98 Compton,Wayne 1/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Davis,Tadarius 11/8 X X X X X X START START X X X START START START START START START36 Dean,William 10/- X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X7 Even,Jett 3/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . START START . . .47 Felix,Scottie 7/2 . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X START START X X X63 Ford,Demarcus 2/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . X X X13 Ford,Morgan 11/3 X X X START X X X START X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X START X X X61 Foster,Roderick 11/1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X START X X X11 Fowler,Chris 8/2 X X X START START X X X . . . X X X . . . X X X X X X . . . X X X80 Frazier,Demarcu 1/- X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Garner,Jerry 11/6 X X X START START START X X X START START START X X X X X X X X X28 Gilliard,Levare 10/1 X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X START X X X45 Gleaton,Nichola 5/- . . . X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Gordon,Zachary 11/5 X X X START START START X X X X X X START X X X START X X X X X X44 Hamilton,Adam 11/4 X X X X X X X X X START X X X START X X X START X X X X X X START50 Harbin,Patrick 11/6 X X X START START X X X X X X START X X X START X X X START START20 Harper,Darrion 9/5 . . . . . . X X X START X X X X X X START START X X X START START2 Hickman,Malik 3/- . . . X X X X X X X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Hundley,Tyron 6/4 X X X START START X X X . . . START START . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Jackson,Demarri 3/- X X X X X X X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Johnson,Caleb 3/- X X X X X X X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Jones,Bryant 11/9 X X X START START START X X X START START START START START START4 Jones,Jonathan 9/3 X X X START START X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X START25 Jones,Tavarez 2/- . . . X X X X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Lewis,Quency 2/- . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Lofton,James 10/9 X X X START START START . . . START START START START START START41 Lovett,Kelvin 10/2 X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X START X X X START84 Lundy,D'vante 3/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X X . . . X X X70 Masslieno,Nari 10/8 X X X START START START . . . START START START START X X X START81 McElfresh,Quinn 11/9 X X X START START START X X X START START START START START START8 McIntosh,Steven 8/6 X X X START START START X X X START . . . . . . . . . START START85 Mills,Allen 5/- . . . X X X X X X . . . . . . X X X . . . X X X . . . . . . X X X89 Moore,Javarious 1/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Moore,Stetson 4/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X51 Ockman,Trey 9/- X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X65 Phillips,Anthon 10/8 X X X START START START . . . START START START START START X X X31 Philpot,Jhailyn 1/- . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Piraquive,Ruben 11/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X32 Pittman,Rashad 10/- X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X59 Powell,Aubrey 11/7 X X X X X X X X X START X X X START START START START START START

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2018 Delta devil football statistics## PLAYER GP-GS UND JVST ALCORN BCU JSU BLUFF TSU GSU HAMPTO AAMU ASU42 Powell,Eric 4/- X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Read,Justin 11/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X17 Reeb,Marcus 2/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X X52 Reed,Deione 10/3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X START X X X START START . . .53 Reed,Deivone 8/- . . . X X X X X X . . . . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X97 Rice,Edricdreon 6/- X X X X X X X X X . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . X X X X X X . . .15 Robinson,Chandl 1/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . .21 Robinson,Isaiah 11/8 X X X START START START X X X START START START START START X X X38 Sanders,Shamar 1/- . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Shanklin,Nikola 1/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . .14 Shaw,Jamenta 9/7 X X X START START START X X X START START START . . . . . . START5 Shelton,Dominiq 11/6 X X X START X X X START X X X START START START START X X X X X X73 Sias,Zacchaeus 10/9 X X X START START START . . . START START START START START START86 Sims,Morgan 7/1 X X X START X X X . . . . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . . . .74 Smith,Jaylyn 2/- X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X . . . . . . . . .23 Smith,JohnDerri 11/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X69 Spradley,QuJuan 8/8 . . . START START START . . . START START . . . START START START3 Staten,Darion 8/5 . . . . . . X X X START X X X START START START START X X X . . .34 Staten,Scipio 2/1 X X X START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sutton,Christia 9/2 X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X START X X X START X X X . . .40 Taylor,Ray 1/- . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Thomas,Javarius 11/3 X X X START START X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X START12 Thompkins,Tracy 10/6 X X X START START X X X X X X START START START . . . X X X START6 Toney,Farrean 9/4 X X X X X X START X X X . . . X X X X X X . . . START START START95 Vincent,David 1/- . . . X X X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

rice-totten stadiumOriginally christened as Magnolia Field in 1958, Rice-Totten Stadium is entering it’s 62nd season of hosting Delta Devil football.

The stadium has been the collegiate stomping grounds for 25 future NFL players, including the Satellite Express combo of Jerry Rice and Willie Totten, for whom the stadium was renamed in 1999.

Totten returned as the coach of Delta Devil football in 2002, making him one of a dozen college to roam the sidelines in a place named after him. In 2005, the fi eld was named for Charles “Chuck” Prophet, an iconic athletic director and sports information director at MVSU.

Recent renovations include new taands on the east side, complete with handicap access on the Delta Devil level, and more reserved seating near midfi eld. These updates bring capacity to 10,000 fans.

The facility also features the Archie “Gunslinger” Cooley Devil’s Den at the south end zone. Also newly renovated, the building houses the football locker and meeting rooms, coaches’ offi ces and the Ashley Ambrose Lounge. Surrounding the fi eld is an eight lane outdoor track along with jumping pits.


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the last time ...RUSHING100 YARDS RUSHING: Dejerric Bryant vs. Alabama State, 2018 (114)150 YARDS RUSHING: Dejerric Bryant vs. UAPB, 2018 (174)TWO PLAYERS 100 YARDS: Bryant/Chambers, UAPB, 2018 (174/127)SCORED TWO TD’S: Henry Isaiah Robinson, Alabama State, 2018 (2 TD’s)SCORED THREE TD’S: Dejerric Bryant, UAPB, 2018 (3 TD’s) 20 CARRIES: Dejerric Bryant vs. UAPB, 2018 (23)25 CARRIES: Dejerric Bryant vs. Alabama State, 2018 (27)OPP. 100 YARDS RUSHING: Raeshad Herriot of Hampton, 2018 (135)OPP. 150 YARDS RUSHING: Taelyer Porter of UAPB, 2018 (173)OPP. 200 YARDS RUSHING: PJ Simmons of Alcorn State, 2018 (210)

PASSING20 COMPLETIONS: Chris Fowler, North Dakota, 2018 (22) 30 COMPLETIONS: Chris Fowler, Grambling State, 2017 (31)40 ATTEMPTS: Chris Fowler, Texas Southern, 2017 (46)50 ATTEMPTS: Jeremy Collins, Delta State, 2013 (50)200 YARDS: Jett Even, Virginia Lynchburg, 2017 (291)300 YARDS: Chris Fowler, Texas Southern, 2017 (313)3 TD PASSES: Chris Fowler, Texas Southern, 2017 (3 TD’s)4 TD PASSES: Jett Even, Virginia Lynchburg, 2017 (4 TD’s)OPP. 200 YARDS: Kha’Darr Davis of Alabama State, 2018 (237)OPP. 300 YARDS: Devante Kincade of Grambling State, 2016,(326)

RECEIVING10 RECEPTIONS: Booker Chambers, Hampton, 2018 (11)100 YARDS RECEIVING: Booker Chambers, Hampton, 2018 (180)200 YARDS RECEIVING: Julian Stafford, Alabama State, 2016 (222) TWO PLAYERS 100 YARDS: McElfresh/Chambers, VUL, 2017 (101/116) 2 TD RECEPTIONS: Booker Chambers, Hampton, 2018 (2 TD’s)3 TD RECEPTIONS: Booker Chambers, Virginia Lynchburg, 2017 (3 TD’s)OPP. 100 YARDS: Bobby Hartzog of Texas Southern, 2018 (148)OPP. 200 YARDS: Norlando Veals of Alcorn State, 2017 (253)

TACKLES: 10 TACKLES: Tadarius Davis, Alabama A&M, 2018 (12) 15 TACKLES: Tracy Thompkins, Grambling State, 2018 (15)

SACKS2+ SACKS: Theron Chatman, Virginia Lynchburg, 2017 (2)3+ SACKS: Khalil Young, Jackson State, 2015 (3)4+ SACKS: Patrick Harbin, Grambling State, 2017 (4)

INTERCEPTIONS2 INTERCEPTIONS: Farrean Toney, Alabama State, 2016 (2)3 INTERCEPTIONS: Marquis Green, Alabama A&M, 2015 (3)INTERCEPTION FOR TD: Farrean Toney, Jackson State, 2015 (32 yards)

SAFETIESMVSU RECORDED A SAFETY: vs. Jackson State, 10/28/17MVSU CONCEDED A SAFETY: vs. Virginia Lynchburg, 10/21/17

SCORINGMVSU SCORED 50 POINTS: 10/21/17 vs. Va. Lynchburg (53-5 WIN)MVSU SCORED 40 POINTS: 10/20/18 vs. UAPB (48-47 WIN)MVSU ALLOWED 50 POINTS: 11/10/18 vs. Hampton (54-39 LOSS)MVSU ALLOWED 40 POINTS: 11/17/18 vs. AAMU (42-14 LOSS)MVSU SHUTOUT AN OPP.: 9/13/12 vs. Southern (6-0 WIN)MVSU WAS SHUTOUT: 9/8/18 vs. Jacksonville State (71-0 LOSS)MVSU SHUTOUT A SWAC SCHOOL: 9/13/12 vs. Southern (6-0) MVSU SHUTOUT BY A SWAC SCHOOL: 11/11/17 vs. Alcorn (59-0) MVSU FAILED TO SCORE A TD: 9/8/18 vs. Jacksonville St. (71-0 LOSS)


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2018 Delta devil football rankings


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2018 Delta devil football rankings


2019 Delta devil football tv/radio chart

1 • Tracy Th ompkinsDB | 5-9 | 180 | Miami, FL

2 • Jamenta ShawFS | 5-11 | 170 | Greenville, MS

3 • Roger Totten IIQB | 5-11 | 195 | Pine Bluff , AR

4 • Jonathan Jones DB | 5-10 | 175 | De Kalb, MS

5 • Sedevyn GrayWR | 6-2 | 190 | Puckett, MS

6 • Keonte’ DanielsDB | 5-9 | 170 | Noxapater, MS

7 • Kaman CooperLB | 6-2 | 210 | Warner Robins, GA

8 • Jarius “D.J.” Clayton WR | 5-10 | 180 | Kemper, MS

9 • Christian SuttonWR | 5-9 | 160 | Lawrenceville, GA

12 • Volme “VJ” SwanierLB | 5-10 | 215 | Pass Christian, MS

13 • Varandre WhiteTE | 6-3 | 235 | Detroit, MI

14 • Donald Johnson IIIWR | 5-8 | 160 | Baton Rouge, LA

16 • Dejerric BryantQB | 5-10 | 190 | Mize, MS

17 • Johnny WilsonWR | 6-5 | 220 | Tylertown, MS

19 • Amareion Newsome QB | 5-11 | 190 | Lewisville, TX

20 • Dewyane Barnett RB | 5-9 | 195 | Gulfport, MS

21 • Andrew Bloodsaw, Jr.DB | 5-11 | 171 | Miami, FL

22 • Rod SylvestreDB | 5-11 | 195 | Margate, FL

23 • John’Derrick SmithRB | 5-10 | 195 | Greenwood, MS

24 • Isaiah LathamDB | 5-10 | 175 | Louisville, MS

25 • Jordan BrownDB | 5-10 | 185 | Atlanta, GA

26 • Caleb Brunson DB | 6-1 | 190 | Laurel, MS

27 • Caleb JohnsonRB | 5-9 | 205 | Memphis, TN

28 • Kharee LockleyDB | 5-8 | 185 | Baldwin, LA

29 • William MorganDB | 5-10 | 175 | Laurel, MS

30 • Kaiyus LewisRB | 5-11 | 200 | Noxubee, MS

31 • Milton AdamsDB | 5-9 | 185 | Milledgeville, GA

32 • Rashad Pittman RB | 6-1 | 210 | Mize, MS

33 • Rodericks DozierLB | 6-0 | 220 | Jackson, MS

34 • Frederick HuddlestonRB | 5-11 | 205 | Shannon, MS

35 • Roger MushiDB | 5-10 | 180 | Madison, MS

36 • Brelan Franks DB | 5-11 | 190 | Mobile, AL

37 • Nikolas ShanklinRB | 5-8 | 193 | Th ibodaux, LA

38 • Orlando BrownLB | 6-1 | 230 | Gulfport, MS

40 • Ray TaylorDL | 6-2 | 265 | Memphis, TN

41 • Kelvin Lovett TE | 6-2 | 230 | Jackson, MS

42 • Eric PowellDL | 6-3 | 240 | Glen Burnie, MD

43 • Malik Th omas LB | 5-10 | 195 | Hollandale, MS

44 • Adam HamiltonLB | 5-11 | 230 | Daytona Beach, FL

46 • Justin ReadK/P | 6-0 | 180 | Melbourne, AUS

47 • Hayden SchusterK | 5-9 | 180 | Palm Harbor, FL

49 • Aaron AndersonDB | 6-0 | 180 | Memphis, TN

50 • Nicholas GleatonLS | 5-11 | 240 | Dade City, FL

51 • Terry EdwardsOL | 6-6 | 225 | Detroit, MI

52 • Deione Reed LB | 5-9 | 210 | Monroe, LA

53 • Deivone ReedLB | 5-9 | 215 | Monroe, LA

55 • Shedkeydrick RossOL | 6-0 | 285 | Grenada, MS

58 • Tadarius DavisLB | 6-0 | 195 | Memphis, TN

59 • Terrance WilliamsDL | 6-2 | 220 | Belzoni, MS

64 • Dylan WhetterOL | 6-6 | 310 | Burlington, ONT

65 • Anthony Phillips OL | 6-4 | 290 | New Orleans, LA

67 • Jamari WalkerOL | 6-4 | 285 | Forest Park, GA

69 • Qu’Juan SpradleyOL | 6-3 | 305 | Tampa, FL

70 • Nari MasslienoOL | 6-3 | 305 | Panama City, FL

72 • Paul JacksonOL | 6-5 | 290 | Jacksonville, FL

73 • Zacchaeus SiasOL | 6-1 | 315 | Rolling Fork, MS

74 • Mauriohn Underwood OL | 6-3 | 300 | Sugar Hill, Ga.





75 • William BradleyOL | 6-2 | 330 | Memphis, TN

76 • Vincent Weaver, Jr.DL | 6-3 | 300 | Panama City, FL

78 • James LoftonOL | 6-4 | 290 | La Marque, TX

79 • Ronny Lyons, Jr. OL | 6-3 | 315 | New Orleans, LA

80 • Axavier GreenTE | 6-4 | 235 | Bellaire, TX

81 • Marcus KiddWR | 6-4 | 205 | Crete, IL

82 • Quency LewisWR | 5-9 | 170 | Rosharon, TX

83 • Ryan Perdue WR | 6-4 | 198 | Fairbanks, AK

84 • D’Vante LundyWR | 5-11 | 175 | Miami, FL

85 • Allen Mills WR | 5-10 | 195 | Hayti, MO

86 • Malik MyersWR | 6-3 | 185 | Jacksonville, FL

87 • Eugentavious BlueWR | 5-6 | 150 | Tunica, MS

89 • Kareem PowellWR | 6-3 | 185 | Detroit, MI

90 • Romallis CareyOL | 6-0 | 300 | Florence, MS

91 • Trevon McClainDL | 6-4 | 260 | Jacksonville, FL

92 • Jerry GarnerLB | 6-2 | 240 | Chunchula, AL

93 • Antoine HowardDL | 6-2 | 315 | Cincinnati, OH

94 • Roderick Jimerson DL | 6-2 | 240 | Meridian, MS

95 • David VincentDL | 6-3 | 280 | Miami, FL

96 • Darius WilliamsDL | 6-1 | 275 | Marietta, GA

98 • Wayne ComptonDL | 6-0 | 260 | Alexandria, LA

99 • Jalen BellDT | 5-11 | 280 | Detroit, MI

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MVSU Football Game Notes - cdn.streamlinehosting.net · 2019 football notes - game #1 Mississippi Valley State vs. Tennessee State • John A. Merritt Classic ... The Delta Devils