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2012 SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM 1

Memphis MayorA C Wharton Jr.

Shelby County MayorMark H. Luttrell Jr.

WELCOME TO MEMPHIS


Thursday September 6CLASSIC COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY11 a.m., Mid-South Food Bank, 239 South Dudley St. The Southern Heritage Classic is all about giving back. This year’s community charity is the Mid-South Food Bank. For information, contact Marcia Wells at (901) 405-0073 or [email protected].

CLASSIC VIP GALA5 p.m., Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom. Hosted by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. Music by Trio Plus. Invitation only.

Friday September 7NIKE CLASSIC COACHES LUNCHEONNoon, Memphis Marriott Downtown/Heritage Ballroom. A Classic salute to JSU head football coach Rick Comegy and TSU head football coach Rod Reed. Special guest speaker: Hon. Bernice B. Donald, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Invitation only.

GREEK SHOWDOWN7 p.m., LeMoyne-Owen College/Bruce Hall. A step show presented by the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tickets: $15 advance admission, $20 at the door. For tickets and info, contact Adrienne Dobbins at (901) 603-9003 or email at [email protected]. Visit www.memphisalumnaedst.org.

CLASSIC COMEDY JAM7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre. Get your laugh on with Rickey Smiley’s Laugh & Shout Experience featuring Rickey Smiley with Joe Willie & The Deuteronomaires. Tickets $57.50 and $47.50 plus service charges. All seats reserved. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets, the Orpheum Theatre box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

CLASSIC R&B CONCERT9 p.m., Harrah’s Tunica/Event Center. Hop aboard the “Love Train” for an encore Classic performance with The O’Jays as they showcase their timeless music. Featuring special guest, comedian Jay Lamont. Tickets: $58 plus service charges. All seats reserved. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

Saturday September 8CLASSIC TAILGATE8 a.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium parking lot and Tobey Park. Food, music and fun. Premium Tiger Lane, RV and tailgating packages available at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

ED “TOO TALL” JONES GOLF CLASSIC8 a.m., The Links at Cottonwoods. $150 per person, includes green fee and ½ cart. For information, call (901) 398-6655. Net proceeds to benefit the Southern Heritage Foundation. Sponsored by Harrah’s Tunica.

CLASSIC PARADE10 a.m., Presented by the Orange Mound Parade Committee as a salute to the Southern Heritage Classic. The parade route is along Park Avenue from Haynes to Airways featuring area high school marching bands. For information, contact Claudette Boyd at (901) 413-7109 or online at www.orangemound.vze.com.

CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS10 a.m., Whitehaven High School Stadium. The competition will feature the best high school show bands in the region with show-stopping dance routines. Tickets: $7 advance admission, $10 day of, plus service charges. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. For information, contact Walter Banks Jr. at [email protected] or Andre Newsom at [email protected] or (901) 230-6973.

CLASSIC FASHIONS & BRUNCH11 a.m., Memphis Marriott East/Cotillion Ballroom. “Putting on the Ritz” presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Memphis Chapter. Tickets: $50. For tickets and information, contact Bettye Boone at (901) 831-8739 or online at www.ncbwmemphis.org.

CLASSIC COLLEGE FAIRNoon, Pipkin Building at Tiger Lane/Fairgrounds. Presented by Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and the City of Memphis Office of Youth Services. Regional college and university representatives will be on hand to provide information about attending college. Prizes, games and entertainment. For information, call (901) 636-6264 or online at www.memphistn.gov. Free admission.

Take the bus to the Southern Heritage Classic Football Game.For specific pickup and drop-off locations or for more information, call MATA at (901) 274-6282 or online at www.matatransit.com.

SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC PRESENTED BY FEDEX6 p.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. JACKSON STATE and TENNESSEE STATE. Tickets: $18, $33 and $48 plus service charges. All seats reserved. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets including the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

AUTOZONE HALFTIME SHOWfeaturing

JSU’s Sonic Boom of the Southand TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands

CLASSIC 5TH QUARTERA grand finale for the Southern Heritage Classic football game featuring fireworks by Pyro Shows and a battle of the bands.

Sunday September 9CLASSIC CATWALK & HAIR SHOW3 p.m., Esplanade Complex, 901 Cordova Station. Produced by Tiffany Gary. Tickets: $25 advance admission, $30 at the door. For tickets and information, call (901) 409-9740, email to [email protected] or online at www.classichairshow.com.

INSIDE ONJACKSON STATE University Profile ....................................11President

Dr. Carolyn M. Meyers ..................13Athletic Director

Vivian L. Fuller ..................................132012 Season Outlook ................ 14-15Head Coach Rick Comegy ............. 17Assistant Coaches ............................. 19Meet the Players ......................... 20-21Band Profile:

Sonic Boom of the South .......23Alphabetical Roster ......................... 25Numerical Roster and

Starting Lineups ............................27

INSIDE ONTENNESSEE STATEUniversity Profile ...................................31President

Dr. Portia Holmes Shields ....... 33Athletic Director

Teresa Lawrence Phillips ........ 332012 Season Outlook .............. 36-37Head Coach Rod Reed ..................39Assistant Coaches ............................. 41Meet the Players ........................42-43Band Profile:

Aristocrat of Bands .....................45Alphabetical Roster .........................29Numerical Roster and

Starting Lineups ............................27

INSIDE ONTHE CLASSIC Past Scores...............................................5Classic Records .......................................7From the Classic to the NFL ..........9Future Dates .........................................49Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ..... 51Salute to our Sponsors .................. 52

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe 2012 Southern Heritage Classic

presented by FedEx Souvenir Program is published by SMC Entertainment.

Editorial content was provided by Wesley Peterson of the Jackson State

University Athletic Media Relations Dept. and members of the

Tennessee State University Athletic Media Relations Dept.

Design by FAB Design, Memphis.

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© 2012 All rights reserved.Schedule subject to change without notice.

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8 SEPT 1990Jackson State 7 7 0 0 — 14Tennessee State 3 0 20 0 — 23Attendance: 39,579


22 NOV 2001*Tennessee State 21 24 9 10 — 64Jackson State 0 14 13 6 — 33Attendance: 28,690

31 AUG 1991Miss. Valley St. 0 7 0 3 — 10Tennessee State 0 0 0 7 — 7Attendance: 25,891


8 SEPT 2007Tennessee State 6 0 0 10 — 16Jackson State 7 3 3 0 — 13Attendance: 50,879









16 SEPT 2000 2OTJackson State 14 6 6 7 9 42Tennessee State 0 6 21 6 6 39Attendance: 52,113

10 SEPT 2005 OTTennessee State 0 0 7 7 6 20Jackson State 0 7 7 0 0 14Attendance: 48,300




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18 SEPT 1993Grambling State 6 13 7 7 — 33Tennessee State 7 0 6 15 — 28Attendance: 41,669


16 SEPT 2006 OTJackson State 9 0 0 14 7 30Tennessee State 0 13 7 3 8 31Attendance: 53,441

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RUSHINGMost attempts---33 Maurice Hampton, JSU in 199533 Preston Brown, TSU in 201032 Destry Wright, JSU in 199827 Eric Gant, GSU in 199327 Charles Anthony, TSU in 2004

Most rushing yards---218 Preston Brown, TSU in 2010175 Nathan McLaurin, JSU in 2000171 Charles Anthony, TSU in 2004156 Eric Gant, GSU in 1993146 James Johnson, JSU in 1992

Most yards per carry (min. 10 carries)---10.9 Nathan McLaurin, JSU in 2000 (16-175)9.2 Calvin Davenport, TSU in 1998 (13-120)8.9 Tarnak Counslor, JSU in 2002 (14-125)8.7 Charles Anthony, TSU in 2002 (13-113)8.1 Carlos Wright, TSU in 2003 (14-113)

Most touchdowns---3 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 19943 Javarris Williams, TSU in 2006

Longest rush---68 Nathan McLaurin, JSU in 200054 Calvin McNairl, TSU in 2009 (no TD)49 Charles Anthony, TSU in 2002 (no TD)47 Nathan McLaurin, JSU in 200044 Al Moreland, JSU in 2010 (no TD)

PASSINGMost attempts---53 Robert Kent, JSU in 200149 James Wade, TSU in 199248 Robert Kent, JSU in 200346 Shannon Harris, TSU in 200141 Grailyn Pratt, JSU in 1996

Most completions---29 Robert Kent, JSU in 200129 Robert Kent, JSU in 200327 Casey Therriault, JSU in 201124 Grailyn Pratt, JSU in 199623 James Wade, TSU in 199223 Shannon Harris, TSU in 200123 Casey Therriault, JSU in 2010

Most passing yards---399 James Wade, TSU in 1992 (23-49-399-0-4)360 Shannon Harris, TSU in 2001 (23-46-360-7-1)338 Robert Kent, JSU in 2001 (29-53-338-3-3)337 Casey Therriault, JSU in 2011 (27-39-337-3-3)327 Robert Kent, JSU in 2003 (29-48-327-2-0)311 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 1994 (19-31-311-0-1)

Most touchdowns---7 Shannon Harris, TSU in 20014 Kenton Evans, TSU in 20004 Casey Therriault, JSU in 2010

Most interceptions---5 Kenton Evans, TSU in 20004 James Wade, TSU in 19923 Daryl Williams, TSU in 19953 Robert Kent, JSU in 2001

Highest completion pct. (min. 20 att.)---72.0 Leon Murray, TSU in 1999 (18-25)69.6 Grailyn Pratt, JSU in 1995 (16-23)69.2 Casey Therriault, JSU in 2011 (27-39)61.3 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 1994 (19-31)60.5 Casey Therriault, JSU in 2010 (23-38)

Most yards per attempt (min. 20 att.)---12.5 Ricky Jordan, JSU in 1992 (21-262)11.7 Leon Murray, TSU in 1999 (25-292)10.0 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 1994 (31-311)

Most yards per completion (min. 20 att.)---23.8 Ricky Jordan, JSU in 1992 (11-262)17.3 James Wade, TSU in 1992 (23-399)16.6 Leon Murray, TSU in 1998 (15-249)16.4 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 1994 (19-311)16.2 by Leon Murray, TSU in 1999 (18-292)

TOTAL OFFENSEMost plays---69 Robert Kent, JSU in 2001 (16 rush, 53 pass)63 James Wade, TSU in 1992 (14 rush, 49 pass)54 Casey Therriault, JSU in 2011 (15 rush, 39 pass)52 Grailyn Pratt, JSU in 1996 (11 rush, 41 pass)49 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 1994 (18 rush, 31 pass)

Most total offense yards---399 James Wade, TSU in 1992 (0 rush, 399 pass)372 Robert Kent, JSU in 2001 (34 rush, 338 pass)355 Robert Kent, JSU in 2003 (28 rush, 327 pass)

RECEIVINGMost receptions---11 Patrick Robinson, TSU in 199211 T.C. Taylor, JSU in 20019 Tim Manning, JSU in 20038 Chris Johnson, TSU in 20077 3 times, last by Julius Hull, TSU in 2000

Most receiving yards---182 Patrick Robinson, TSU in 1992123 Greg Spann, JSU in 1994122 Tim Manning, JSU in 2003121 Antonius Kimbrough, JSU in 1992118 John Frierson, TSU in 1992

Most touchdowns---2 Charles Jones, GSU in 19932 Greg Spann, JSU in 19952 Quincy Culberson, JSU in 19962 Corey Bradford, JSU in 19972 Julius Hull, TSU in 20002 Marvin Jones, TSU in 20012 T.C. Taylor, JSU in 20012 Carlos Wright, TSU in 2001

Most yards per reception (min. 5 rec.)---22.8 Marcellos Wilder, JSU in 2011 (5-114)21.0 Jimmy Smith, JSU in 1990 (5-105)21.0 La Shan Ausmer, JSU in 1994 (5-105)20.5 Greg Spann, JSU in 1994 (6-123)20.2 Corey Bradford, JSU in 1997 (5-101)19.2 Quincy Culberson, JSU in 1996 (5-96)

Longest reception---75 Antonius Kimbrough, JSU in 199262 Marcellos Wilder, JSU in 201163 Isiah Bliss, JSU in 199254 Travis James, TSU in 201151 Marcus Dowdell, TSU in 199051 T.C. Taylor, JSU in 2001 (no TD)51 Patrick Jenkins, TSU in 2002

SCORINGMost points---18 Darrell Asberry, JSU in 1994 (3 rush)18 Marvin Jones, TSU in 2001 (1 rush, 2 pass)18 Javarris Williams, TSU in 2006 (3 rush)

Most points kicking---16 Joey Hudak, TSU in 200112 Seth Goodowens, TSU in 1999

Most field goals---3 Joey Hudak, TSU in 20012 5 times, last by Jamin Godfrey, TSU in 2011

Longest field goal---50 Seth Goodowens, TSU in 199950 Eric Perri, JSU in 200744 Eric Perri, JSU in 2007

Most points after touchdowns---7 Joey Hudak, TSU in 20016 Seth Goodowens, TSU in 1999

MISCELLANEOUSLongest punt---64 Dominic Addison, JSU in 200261 Brett Bennett, JSU in 200761 Brett Bennett, JSU in 200960 Clifford Green, TSU in 199560 Dominic Addison, JSU in 2005

Longest punt return---73 Cletis Gordon, JSU in 200472 Ernest Pate, JSU in 1992 (no TD)67 Jarrett Morrow, TSU in 200363 Julius Hull, TSU in 2000 (no TD)

Punt returns for touchdown---20 Ahmed Safeullah, TSU in 2003 (blocked)67 Jarrett Morrow, TSU in 200373 Cletis Gordon, JSU in 2004

Longest kickoff return---100 Avion Black, TSU in 199991 Patrick Robinson, TSU in 1992 (no TD)89 Cletis Gordon, JSU in 200487 Julius Hull, TSU in 1999 (no TD)78 La Shan Ausmer, JSU in 1992 (no TD)

Kickoff returns for touchdown---100 Avion Black, TSU in 199989 Cletis Gordon, JSU in 2004

Most tackles---14 Nate Wellington, TSU in 199314 Charlie Crawford, JSU in 199713 6 times, last by Joseph Scott, JSU in 2004

Most sacks---2 Michael Holcey, TSU in 19942 Lamar Carter, TSU in 19972 Curley Grayson, TSU in 19992 Aaron Harris, TSU in 20022 Keith Rogers, TSU in 20022 Jamar Landrom, TSU in 2005

Most interceptions---3 Picasso Nelson, JSU in 19952 Robert Turner, JSU in 19902 Terry Arnold, JSU in 19922 Brent Alexander, TSU in 19932 Vince Davis, JSU in 2000

Interceptions returned for touchdown---75 Lamar Carter, TSU in 199835 Dom. Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU in 200439 Ty’Ron Johnson, TSU in 200843 Eugene Clifford, TSU in 2008

Longest interception return---75 Lamar Carter, TSU in 199851 Anthony Levine, TSU in 2009 (no TD)47 Terry Arnold, JSU in 1992 (no TD)43 Eugene Clifford, TSU in 200839 Ty’Ron Johnson, TSU in 200838 Cletis Gordon, JSU in 2003 (no TD)

CLASSIC RECORDS

Jackson State’s Cletis Gordon returns a punt 73 yards for a touchdown in the 2004 Classic, the longest punt return in the game’s history. He also returned a kickoff for a score in the same game.

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Brent Alexander (DB), TSU — Arizona, Carolina, Pittsburgh, NY Giants (1994-2005)Ashley Ambrose (CB), MVSU — Indianapolis, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Atlanta (1992-2004)Bennie Anderson (OL), TSU — Baltimore, Buffalo, Miami (2001-06)Rashard Anderson (DB), JSU — Carolina (2000-01)Eric Austin (DB), JSU — Tampa Bay (1996)Tim Barnett (WR), JSU — Kansas City (1991-93)Marcus Benard (LB), JSU — Cleveland (2009- )Avion Black (WR), TSU — Buffalo, Houston (2000-02)Corey Bradford (WR), JSU — Green Bay, Houston, Detroit (1998-2006)Curtis Caesar (WR), GSU — New York Jets (1995)Cedric Davis (CB), TSU — Arizona (1995)Lamar Divens (DT), TSU — Baltimore, Tampa Bay (2008- )Marcus Dowdell (WR), TSU — New Orleans, Arizona (1992-96)Randy Fuller (DB), TSU — Denver, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Seattle (1994-99)Cletis Gordon (CB), JSU — San Diego, Dallas, Carolina (2006- )Tracy Greene (TE), GSU — Kansas City, Pittsburgh (1994-95)Lester Holmes (OL), JSU — Philadelphia, Oakland, Arizona (1993-2000)Ronald Humphrey (RB), MVSU — Indianapolis (1994-95)Ligarius Jennings (CB), TSU — Cincinnati (2001-02)Domonique “D.J.” Johnson (CB), JSU — NY Giants, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia (2009- )Jaymar Johnson (WR), JSU — Minnesota, Arizona (2008- )Chris Jones (WR), JSU — Minnesota (2005)Clarence Jones (WR), TSU — NY Jets (1996)Roger Jones (CB), TSU — Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, Tennessee (1991-97)Eric Joyce (DB), TSU — Chicago (2002)Antonius Kimbrough (WR), JSU — Denver (1993-94)Paul McJulien (K), JSU — Green Bay, LA Rams (1991-93)Sylvester Morris (WR), JSU — Kansas City (2000)Roderick Mullen (DB), GSU — Green Bay (1995-99)Toby Myles (OL), JSU — NY Giants, Cleveland, Oakland (1999-2001)Marlo Perry (LB), JSU — Buffalo (1994-99)Patrick Robinson (WR), TSU — Cincinnati, Arizona (1993-94)Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (CB), TSU — Arizona, Philadelphia (2008- )Simon Shanks (LB), TSU — Arizona (1995)Fernando Smith (DL), JSU — Minnesota, Jacksonville, Baltimore, St. Louis (1994-2000)Jimmy Smith (WR), JSU — Dallas, Jacksonville (1992-2005)Lawrence Smith (OL), TSU — Buffalo (2004)Robert Staten (FB), JSU — Tampa Bay (1996)Larry Tharpe (OT), TSU — Detroit, Arizona, Pittsburgh (1992-2000)Michael Thompson (OL), TSU — Atlanta (2000-02)Dan Williams (DE), TSU — Denver, Kansas City (1993-2000)Javarris Williams (RB), TSU — Kansas City, Houston (2009- )Bernard Wilson (NT), TSU — Tampa Bay, Arizona (1993-98)Sean Woodson (DB), JSU — Buffalo (1997)

SOURCE: pro-football-reference.com

Since the first Southern Heritage Classic was staged in 1990, over 40 players have gone on to play in the National Football League. Perhaps the two most prominent of those athletes are wide receiver Jimmy Smith, who collected 862 career receptions in 12 seasons, and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who went from the TSU campus to the Super Bowl in the span of about nine months.

Former Delta Devil Ashley Ambrose recorded 42 career interceptions, including 8 in his Pro Bowl season of 1996 with Cincinnati.PHOTO: Cincinnati Bengals

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Cleveland defensive lineman Marcus Benard

PHOTO: John Reid III/Cleveland Browns

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Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Jimmy Smith

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PHOTO: Jacksonville Jaguars

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JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Jackson State University is a four-year modern institution offering a 130-year

tradition of academic excellence, and wide-ranging, world-class research and educational opportunities.

Founded by the American Baptist Home Mission Society in 1877, this historically black, co-educational public university is located just west of Jackson, in Mississippi’s thriving business district. Already blessed with a rich heritage, Jackson State continues to grow in size and reputation, with a diverse campus of more than 8,000 students, and more than 1,500 faculty and staff united in the pursuit of enlightenment on the scenic 172-acre campus.

Jackson State offers six academic colleges, and 98 bachelor’s, masters, and doctoral programs. A multicultural institution, the university is recognized as the top institution for producing African-Americans with bachelor’s degrees in education, and third in the nation for graduating African-Americans with bachelor’s degrees in biological and biomedical sciences. For the academically outstanding students, Jackson State established the W.E.B. DuBois Honors College with enriched curriculum and smaller classes.

The school’s rich history began when it was formed to educate the newly freed between Memphis and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Serving primarily as an educational institution to train ministers and teachers,

the school enrolled 20 students and occupied the Old Marine Hospital in Natchez. In order to be more centrally located, the school was moved to Jackson in 1882. It became state supported in 1940, gained university status in 1974 and was designated the Urban University of Mississippi in 1979.

After more than a century, Jackson State University has evolved from a mission of training teachers and preachers into a comprehensive urban university in the state’s capital and largest city. While it remains proud of its heritage as one of America’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities, it has become an increasingly diverse institution offering a myriad of opportunities for personal growth and achievement.

Jackson State is the state’s fourth largest institute of higher learning and the only public, four-year institution in the central Mississippi area.

Ranked nationally among all institutions of higher learning as a top producer of African-Americans earning baccalaureate degrees, Jackson State was named by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the top 50 universities in the nation for African-Americans.

The faculty is drawn to Jackson State from prestigious institutions around the world. As the Urban University of Mississippi, Jackson State emphasizes public-service programs designed to enhance the quality of life and seek solutions to urban problems

in the physical, social, intellectual and economic environments.

Conferences, workshops, technical assistance, training programs and other degree and non-degree offerings allow the university to extend its human, cultural and physical resources into the city.

The university provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world. Under the leadership of Dr. Ronald Mason Jr., Jackson State moves confidently toward the future as a major force in the region and among its peer institutions.

Through its unique and prestigious program, Jackson State prides itself on being a leader in creating global solutions for social, economic and health-related issues through research-intensive efforts.

Research funding supports exciting studies utilizing the most advanced technologies, and Jackson State students continue to excel in the classroom and on the playing fields.

Jackson State’s academic acclaim is complemented by new residential and student service facilities such as our Campbell College Suites, a campus-based television station, TV23, a campus-based radio station, WJSU-FM 88.5, and our storied distinction in sports.

Jackson State University - Mississippi’s first-class urban institution dedicated to “Challenging Minds and Changing Lives.”

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JSU Alumni Memphis Important Dates: (Visit JSUMEMPHIS.ORG for membership applications, event forms and contact information)

September 15th Chapter Meeting/Membership Drive (East Shelby Dr. Library – 10:30am)

September 21st JSU National Alumni Black Tie Scholarship Gala – Jackson, MS

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September 29th JSU High School Day (Chartered Bus Trip for Prospective JSU Students)

October 13th Chapter Meeting/Membership Drive (East Shelby Dr. Library – 10:30am)

October 27th Service Project: Susan G. Komen Relay for Life

December 1st Spring Semester Scholarship Applications Due

December 15th JSU Alumni/Parents’ Club Christmas Party

June 22nd Annual Scholarship Banquet

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Carolyn W. Meyers has over 30 years of experience in higher education,

having served most recently as president of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va. During her tenure as president, the university received reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and received disciplinary national accreditations in business, teacher education and engineering. In addition, the university received full certification by the NCAA.

Under Dr. Meyer’s leadership, freshmen enrollment increased 19 percent in one year, with minimal increases in tuition over the three-year period. She also sustained a campus-wide focus on retention, resulting in improved retention rates, and launched the Honors College, the School of Extended Learning and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Dr. Meyers oversaw the creation and approval of a doctoral program in materials science and engineering, an online bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, a doctoral program in social work and a bachelor’s degree in social work at New College Institute in Martinsville, Va. She established a campus-wide Strategic Planning and Resource Council tasked to develop the university’s vision, core values and distinctiveness. She also implemented a plan to connect with all academic departments and empower the faculty. During her presidency, Norfolk State University was recognized as a military-friendly institution.

Prior to serving as president of Norfolk State University, Dr. Meyers served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She has also served as a professor of mechanical engineering and dean of the College of Engineering at the same institution. Dr. Meyers served as a program director for the National Science Foundation for two years.

While at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Meyers served as an associate professor, associate dean for research and as director of the Center for Professional Success, SUCCEED Coalition and as an assistant professor and instructor.

Dr. Meyers holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology at Atlanta. In addition, Dr. Meyers earned a doctorate from the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Chemical Engineering.

Dr. Meyers has published numerous articles and reports and presented over 100 invited presentations and technical papers on education and diversity topics and research and technical topics. Some of these presentations include The Role of HBCUs in Broadening Participation in the Nation’s STEM Workforce (2007), presented at the HBCU-UP Research Conference in Washington, D.C., and the Road to Success, Serendipity (2009), presented as the keynote address for the Black Professional Group of Bank of America in Norfolk, Va.

A recipient of the Golden Torch Award in Higher Education from the National Society of Black Engineers, Dr. Meyers has also received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Citizenship as part of Hampton University Founders’ Day and the Career Achievement Award, Emerald Honors, as part of the Outstanding Women of Color in Research and Technology Conference, among numerous other awards. In 2010, the Virginia Legislature passed a Joint Resolution commending her for her leadership and service to higher education.

Dr. Meyers serves as a representative on the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Council of State Representatives and as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Extraordinary Women Engineers Project. She served as the Inaugural Chair for the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Aerospace Foundation. She serves on the Board of Trustees for Norwich University and the Board of Directors for the Riverside Health System Foundation and the Greater Norfolk Corporation.

Dr. Carolyn W.

MEYERSPresident

On July 20, 2011 Jackson State University President Carolyn Meyers

named Dr. Vivian L. Fuller as Athletics Director. Fuller has over 27 years of athletic administration experience under her belt.

“Vivian Fuller’s leadership skills, along with her experience as an athlete, academician, and director of athletics at three institutions, make her the best choice for Jackson State University at this time.” Meyers said. “I’m very confident that she will be able to lead our athletics programs to prominence, ensuring that JSU student-athletes succeed on the field or court as well as in the classroom.”

“I’m excited to be a Tiger,” Fuller said. “Jackson State has such a long and proud tradition; I look forward to honoring that tradition and helping our student athletes be the best they can be.”

Fuller came to Jackson State University from Sojourner-Douglass College, where she serves as dean of the college’s Cambridge, Md., campus. Before joining Sojourner-Douglass in 2003, Fuller spent more than a decade directing the athletics programs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Tennessee State University and Northeastern Illinois University.

When named AD at Tennessee State in 1997, she became the first African-American woman to lead a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Athletics program with a football team. That team finished its first season under her leadership with a 9-3 record and won the Ohio Valley Conference championship.

Fuller is a nationally known expert on academic support programs for student-athletes, academic advising, women in sports and management and gender equity. She has testified before the U.S. Senate in congressional hearings on gender equity and minority participation in sports and has been involved in numerous NCAA committees including the Management Council, the Peer Review Committee, the Initial Eligibility Standards Committee, the Gender Equity Task Force and the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), for which she served as chairperson.

Fuller began her career in higher education at Bennett College in 1978 as the director of intramurals and instructor of physical education. From 1984-87 she served as assistant director for advisement programs for student-athletes at North Carolina A&T, earning a promotion to assistant director of athletics. In 1987, she became associate director of intercollegiate athletics at Indiana University in Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for internal operations of the program and developing the academic component for student-athletes.

Fuller earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Fayetteville State University in 1977, a Master’s of Education from the University of Idaho in 1978, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University in 1985.

Dr. Vivian L.

FULLERAthletic Director

JACKSON STATE ADMINISTRATION

2012 SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM14

Heading into the 2012 season, JSU will have to replace key members on the offensive

side of the ball. Record-setting signal caller Casey Therriault will not be under center for the Tigers. JSU also lost All-SWAC pass catchers in Marcellos Wilder and Renty Rollins.

The Tigers will also be without the services of Rodrick Gladney, an all-conference performer on the offensive line. On the defensive side of the ball, JSU lost All-SWAC defensive end Donavan Robinson. Despite the loss of Robinson, the Tigers bring back eight defensive starters and should have one of the better units in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

The JSU offense will have only two quarterbacks with any significant collegiate playing experience. Redshirt senior QB Dedric McDonald and Tevin Chapman both played sparingly last season. McDonald has the most experience of the two.

McDonald saw action in seven games last season, but completed only two of his eight attempts for 12 yards. In 2010 he saw action in only three games and completed one of five pass attempts for six yards. However, he was hobbled with a broken foot near the end of the season. As a redshirt freshman he completed 41 percent of his passes for 539 yards and two touchdowns.

Chapman played in three games last season. He completed two pass attempts for nine yards with a touchdown. Redshirt sophomore Mark Thigpen did not play a single down of football last season, but was thrown into the fire as a true freshman when Therriault was injured during the 2010 Capital City Classic. He completed two passes for 12 yards, but did enough as a running QB to help JSU hold on for the win.

Another contender for the starting QB battle will be freshman LaMontiez Ivy, a three-star dual threat quarterback prospect according to Max Preps and Rivals.

“I would really love for Dedric to earn the starting position,” said JSU head coach Rick Comegy. “But, we will have a competition and we will go with the quarterback that gives us the best chance to win.”

The wide receiver corps will be led by Rico Richardson. Richardson is one of the fastest players in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. He has the ability to blow by most defenders in the league. Last season his 23 yards per catch average led the FCS. As a junior, Richardson recorded seven touchdown receptions of 20 yards or more.

E.J. Drewery will make the move from receiver to tight end this season. Drewery provided a large target for Therriault last season. He caught 26 passes for 354 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Perkins caught 24 passes for 325 yards last season.

“We have a very good group of playmakers

at the wide receivers and tight end positions. We have size, speed and players with the ability to pick up yardage after the catch.”

JSU will have a stable of seasoned running backs and fullbacks. Senior B.J. Lee and junior Tommy Gooden return as JSU’s most productive backs. The duo combined for 981 rush yards and five touchdowns on only 155 attempts and 54 receptions for 445 yards and two touchdowns. Lee will also see time as a receiver. Gooden is a prototypical, every down back, with size and speed. Junior fullback Marquese Dunn had 13 carries for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He led the team with a 9.1 yards-per-carry average. Dunn should get more time as a running back and could see action as a tight end.

JSU’s offensive line will be one of the most important units on the team this season. The Tigers will not have a proven signal-caller, so this group’s ability to open holes for running backs and protect the quarterback will be paramount.

Seniors Zion Pyatt, Stephen Capler and Maurice Brooks are projected to be the leaders

of the unit. Junior Derrick Jean will also compete for a starting position. Sophomores Danny Williams and Jonathan Smith should also be stabilizing forces on the line. A wild card member of the line will be redshirt junior Darius Mitchell, who has be kept out of the lineup due to a recurring foot injury.

The JSU defense has consistently performed at a high level in coach Comegy’s six seasons at Jackson State. Last season the “Dark Side” Defense led the nation in pass efficiency defense, third-down efficiency and red-zone efficiency. The unit was also second in the nation in tackles for loss and fifth in sacks.

JSU SEASON OUTLOOKAs the new offense settles in, J-State’s experienced defense will have to set the tone early on

Senior Rico Richardson showed big-play ability with 11 TD receptions in 2011 but must connect in 2012 with a new quarterback.

JSU will arguably have one of the better defensive lines in the SWAC. Senior defensive end Joseph LeBeau will look to end his JSU career with another dominant season. LeBeau was named an All-American and an All-SWAC first-team member. He recorded 16 sacks (tied a JSU single-season record), 24½ tackles for loss and 75 tackles. LeBeau is expected to be named to the 2012 Buck Buchanan Award watch list. He was also named to the preseason College Football Performance Awards defensive end and defensive tackle watch lists.

Senior Johnathan Billups is projected to be an anchor of the line at his tackle position. Last season he finished with 47 tackles, 5½ tackles for loss and two sacks. Redshirt senior Luis McLeod should be a run stopper for JSU. He had 39 tackles, and 5½ tackles for loss last season.

Senior defensive end Javarius Conner was hampered by injuries last season but should add depth to the unit for JSU. He played in 10 games and had 16 tackles last season.

The linebacker corps could be a key special group for the Tigers defense this season. Senior Milton Patterson will look to continue


his solid play this season. Last season he was third on the team in tackles with 56. He also had 12 tackles for a loss, three sacks and an interception.

Redshirt junior Todd Wilcher led the team with 78 tackles last season. He was named as an All-SWAC second-team member. Senior Mike Hill will also look to keep up his good play. Last season he recorded 41 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and 1½ sacks.

The Tigers return an experienced group to the secondary. Qua Cox is projected to be one of the top cornerbacks in the SWAC. Last season the All-SWAC selection recorded 34 tackles, three interceptions and nine pass breakups.

Richard Hughes will also be a leader in the defensive secondary. He had 43 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups last season. Sophomore Antonio Sutton will look

to break into the starting lineup. Last season he made his first career interception against Texas Southern.

Freshman Joe Perry and junior-college transfer Cameron Loeffler will shore up the

secondary.JSU will have voids to fill on

special teams. Kicker Jabril Smith returns for his senior season. The Jackson native made seven of his 12 field-goal attempts, all of which except one were attempted inside 40 yards.

JSU lost last season’s punter in Kris Selita. Michael Perkins may have a portion of the punting duties this season. Last season he punted 10 times for 349 yards with five fair catches and three landing

inside the 20-yard line.B.J. Lee is projected to handle kick

off duties and Rico Richardson has game experience at handling punt return duties. Jackson State scored three times last year on blocked punts.

2012 SCHEDULES.1 at Mississippi State 6 p.m.S.8 vs. Tennessee State (in Memphis) 6 p.m.S.15 at Texas Southern 7:30 p.m.S.22 Southern Univ. 4 p.m.S.29 Prairie View A&M 4 p.m.O.6 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 p.m.O.13 at Alabama State 1 p.m.O.20 Mississippi Valley State 3 p.m.O.27 <Bye>N.3 at Grambling State 3 p.m.N.10 Alabama A&M 4 p.m.N.17 Alcorn State 1 p.m.

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The “Dark Side” Defense will likely be the hallmark of Jackson State’s

2012 season. Led by preseason All-American end Joseph LeBeau (14), the

Tigers’ front seven boasts a mostly veteran and talented group aiming to improve on a unit that surrendered 14

or fewer points six times last year.

Senior linebacker Milton Patterson will be an important contributor from his Mike linebacker position after registering 56 tackles a year ago.

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For more than 30 years, Rick Comegy has crafted a career

filled with successful student-athletes and championship-winning teams. Last season the Tigers celebrated the 100th season of football with a 9-2 record and a SWAC Eastern Division co-championship. During the 2007 season, his second year at Jackson State, he added a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship to his prolific resumé.

Now in his seventh season, Comegy continues to build on his stellar reputation while leading JSU to prominence in the SWAC. In six seasons he has produced five winning seasons.

Under Comegy’s leadership the Tigers have produced 33 All-SWAC selections, the HBCU Offensive and SWAC Player of the Year (Casey Therriault), the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, AFCA All-American (Marcellus Speaks-2008), SBN All-Americans Therriault and Renty Rollins (2010), SWAC Championship Game Offensive Player of the Game (Jimmy Oliver-2007) and Defensive Player of the Game (Domonique Johnson-2007).

In 2010 the Tigers bounced back from its first losing season under Comegy, to finish the season with an 8-3 record. In 2006, his inaugural season, he opened with a 44-20 victory over Paul Quinn and went on to post a 6-4 overall record. In 2007, he led

the Tigers to a SWAC Eastern Division title and the schools 16th conference championship with a 42-31 victory over Grambling State.

He was named the SWAC Coach of the Year, Coach of the Year by the Pig Skin Club of Washington, D.C., and Coach of the Year by the 100% Wrong Club. City of Jackson councilman Kenneth I. Stokes named him “Man of the Year” at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner. In 2008 his Tigers finished with a 7-5

overall record, as the Tigers won their second consecutive SWAC Eastern Division title. In 2009 JSU posted its first losing season under Comegy, posting a 3-7 record.

Comegy came to JSU after serving as head football coach at Tuskegee University, where he compiled a 90-26 overall record in a 10-year span. He captured four Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champ-ionship titles (1998-2001, and 2004) and three-of-five bowl games from 1998 to 2004. In 2001, the Golden Tigers led the SIAC in both scoring offensively and defensively. In 2000, he finished the season with a perfect 12-0 record and went on to win the National Black College Football Championship.

Comegy’s coaching career began as a defensive back coach at Millersville University in 1975. After a three-year stint with Millersville as the defensive and

receiver coach, he joined the coaching staff at Colgate University as the defensive coach and assistant track coach.

In his seven years at Colgate, he would hold the title as head baseball coach for four years as well as the defensive coach and quarterback and receiver coach.

After serving as defensive line/coordinator at Central State University from 1985-89 he left for the head coaching position at Cheyney State.

After two years, he returned to Central State, first as an assistant before being promoted to head coach in 1994.and led the team to consecutive NAIA appearances and one championship in 1995. In two years as head coach, he posted an 18-3 overall record.

The Pennsylvania native is a 1976 graduate of Millersville University of Lancaster, Pa., where he was a three-year letterman and an all-conference defensive back. With the opportunity to play for the Philadelphia Bells of the WFL, he left school for a year but returned in 1975 as a part-time student and coach, and earned a BS degree in sociology.

The Comegy family suffered a great loss on June 22, 2009 when his wife of 25 years, Connie lost her battle against cancer. Connie was 54 years old when she passed away. Coach Comegy and Connie are the parents of two girls and three boys: Mary, Connie, William, Rick and Billy Joe and have 12 grandchildren and three great-grand children.

RickCOMEGY

Head Football Coach

JACKSON STATE HEAD COACHCOACHING TIMELINE1975-77 MILLERSVILLE UNIV. Assistant Coach, Def. Backs, later Receivers

1978-84 COLGATE UNIV. Assistant Coach, Receivers, later Defensive Backs & QBs

1985-89 CENTRAL STATE UNIV. Assistant Coach, Def. Line, later Special Teams

1990-91 CHEYNEY UNIV. Head Football Coach Record: 0-22

1992-93 CENTRAL STATE Assistant Coach, Def. Line & Special Teams

1994-95 CENTRAL STATE Head Football Coach Record: 18-3

1996-05 TUSKEGEE UNIV. Head Football Coach Record: 90-26

2006- JACKSON STATE Head Football Coach Record: 41-26

Year Overall SWAC2006 6-5 6-3(2nd,East)2007 8-4 7-2(1st,East)2008 7-5 6-2(1st,East)2009 3-7 3-4(2nd,East)2010 8-3 6-3(2nd,East)2011 9-2 7-2(t1st,East)

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Gregory Black is in his third season as the offensive line coach for the Jackson State Tigers.

Black spent the previous five seasons as the offensive line coach at Tuskegee University. He joined the staff in 1996 under Rick Comegy. Prior to joining the Tuskegee staff he coached for eight seasons at Central State (Ohio). After coaching the 1996 and 1997 seasons at Tuskegee, he had a seven-year stint as the offensive line coach at Florida A&M University. In 2005 the Los Angeles, Calif., native returned to the Tuskegee Tigers.

He is a 1988 graduate of Central State, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He was a Black College All-American for the Marauders during both his junior and senior seasons.

Chris Buckner is in his third season as a member of the Jackson State University football staff. He started out as a graduate assistant, working with the wide receivers. He is now a full-time member of the coaching staff as the receivers coach.

The Arlington, Texas, native came to Jackson State after graduating from New Mexico State with a business management degree.

While at New Mexico State he was a member of the football team, where he played two seasons as a wide receiver and two as a defensive back. In May 2010 he went through OTAs with the Dallas Cowboys.

Ray Caldwell enters his first season as the quarterbacks coach at Jackson State. He comes to JSU after spending nine seasons with the Belhaven Blazers. At Belhaven he served as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach.

In 2003, the team boasted the nation’s No. 1 ranked passing offense as it rolled up 4,830 total yards (4,221 passing and 609 rushing) and 47 touchdowns, the most productive offensive output in the history of the program.

The 2009 season saw a 1,000-yard receiver in Cordario Calvin and offensive lineman Jacob Phillips signed an NFL free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks. In 2010, the offense piled up 386.4 yards of offense per game and Calvin went on to sign an NFL free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Frankfort, Ky., native spent five years at Southwest Baptist University in Missouri, where he held several positions, including co-offensive coordinator. From 1994-97, he was the running backs coach at Middle Georgia College.

Vincent Dancy joined the Tigers’ coaching staff in 2009 as a graduate assistant and worked his way on to the staff as the safeties coach.

Dancy, who was a standout for the Tigers, was one of the premier linebackers in the SWAC, having made the All-SWAC team.

In 2011, he was named as a member of Jackson State’s All-Century team.

Darrin J. Hayes is in his seventh season as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Jackson State University. In 2009, the “Dark Side Defense” was ranked No. 1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference for the third consecutive season.

The defense was No. 1 in total defense (259 yards/game), No. 1 in pass defense (150.7 yards/game), No. 1 in red-zone defense, and No. 2 in rushing defense (105.2 yards/game).

In 2010, the Jackson State defense was ranked third in the SWAC in pass defense efficiency (96.7).

In 2008, JSU’s defense was ranked first in the SWAC in total defense, rushing defense, and pass defense. In the NCAA D-1 FCS, JSU’s defense was second in total defense and tackles for loss, fourth in sacks, fifth in rushing, and tenth in pass defense.

At JSU, Hayes has coached six All-Americans: SWAC Defensive Player of the Year linebacker Marcellus Speaks, defensive end Donavan Robinson, safety Kerry Hoskins, and corner Anthony Johnson. Hayes has had three All-American players sign with NFL teams — Marcus Benard with Cleveland, Domonique Johnson with the New York Giants, and Marcell Young with New Orleans.

The Cleveland, Ohio, came to JSU from Tuskegee University, where he served as Defensive Coordinator. Hayes’ defensive unit was the No. 1 defense in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (third in NCAA) in 2005.

Before accepting the defensive coordinator position at Tuskegee in 2005, Hayes coached five years at Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. In 2004, Hayes had the No. 1 defense in the SIAC.

Hayes served as Lane’s defensive coordinator for three years (2000-02) before elevating to the head coaching position in 2003. Hayes’ first coaching experience came at his alma mater, Knoxville College (1994-97), where he served his first two years as defensive backs coach and the third year as defensive coordinator, where he had the number one total defense in the nation.

Antonio Knight is in his seventh season with the Tigers as the linebackers coach. Knight came to JSU from Tuskegee University where he served as defensive backs coach under Rick Comegy.

He was a stellar performer for the football Golden Tigers from 1996-99. The Monroe, La., native was a financial service representative for Regions Bank in Madison, Ala., 2001-02. He ran the athletic

residence hall director at Alabama A&M during the academic year 2001-02.

Knight served for two years as head baseball coach at Tuskegee. He led the Golden Tigers to 35 wins in 2004 and 2005.

Knight played three positions for Tuskegee, strong safety, backup quarterback and punter after an all-state prep career at Wossman High in Monroe.

Derrick McCall is in his fifth season as a member of the Jackson State coaching staff. For the first two seasons he was the wide receivers coach, then the quarterbacks coach and now he serves as the offensive coordinator.

Prior to coming to JSU he served two seasons with Shaw University as the associate head coach/offensive coordinator.

In 2007, his second season at Shaw , McCall helped lead the Bears to a Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Championship and a historic NCAA Division II berth.

From 2002-05, he was the wide receivers coach for the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers. While at Tuskegee, he served as interim head coach and won a SIAC Championship and Pioneer Bowl Championship.

From 1985-87, he coached with the semi-pro football team, Buck Town Suns. He spent one season, in 1988, as the quarterback coach at Edison High School in Miami, Fla. From 1996-97, he coached at Shaw High School in Mobile, Ala. From 1997-2000, McCall was the assistant head football coach and offensive coordinator at M.T. Blount High School, where he helped led them to three consecutive Alabama 5-A State Championship titles. He also served as quarter back coach for the Mobile Seagulls Arena Football League from 1999-2000.

The Mobile, Ala., native also had a successful collegiate career as a quarterback for Jackson State from 1979-82. While at Jackson State, he won two SWAC Championships and made two NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearances.

Jonathan Thompson is in his sixth season as defensive line coach at Jackson State University. Thompson joined the JSU coaching staff after spending a season at Savannah State University (Ga.), where he was the defensive line coach. Under Thompson’s leadership defensive lineman Marcus Benard set JSU’s single-season sack record in 2008.

In 2009 Terrance Oniuke was second on the team in tackles and an All-SWAC second-team selection.

Prior to his stint at Savannah State, he was the defensive line coach at his alma mater, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, from 2004-2005.

JACKSON STATE ASSISTANT COACHES

Black KnightHayesBuckner Dancy McCallCaldwell Thompson


willieBELLSoph., Defensive EndJackson, Miss.Murrah H.S.

marqueseDUNNSoph., Running BackPflugerville, TexasHendrickson H.S.tr-New Mexico State

javariusCONNERSr., Defensive EndMacon, Miss.Noxubee County H.S.

sedricHOGANJr., Defensive EndHolmes County, Miss.J.J. McClain H.S.

ryanDEISINGFr., PlacekickerNashville, Tenn.Pearl-Cohn H.S.

derrickJEANJr., Offensive LinemanMiami, Fla.Central H.S.

johnathanBILLUPSSr., Defensive TacklePicayune, Miss.Picayune H.S.

stephenCAPLERSr., Offensive LinemanJackson, Miss.Ridgeland H.S.

tommyGOODENJr., Running BackAtlanta, Ga.Frederick Douglass H.S.

johnnyCONNERSr., Defensive TackleMacon, Miss.Noxubee County H.S.

richardHUGHESSr., Defensive BackAtlanta, Ga.SW Dekalb H.S.

josephLeBEAUSr., Defensive EndNew Orleans, La.John Ehret H.S.tr-Arkansas Baptist C.C.

b.j.LEESr., AthleteRidgeland, Miss.Ridgeland H.S.tr-SMU

cameronLOEFFLERJr., Defensive BackExeter, Calif.Exeter H.S.tr-College of Sequoias C.C.

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MEET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERSjordanARTHURJr., Offensive LinemanMonroe, La.Carroll H.S.tr-Arkansas Baptist C.C.

mauriceBROOKSSr., Offensive LinemanCharleston, Miss.Charleston H.S.tr-Coahoma C.C.

jamalCARTERSr., Defensive TackleLivingston, Ala.Livingston H.S.

mikeHILLSr., Defensive BackJackson, Miss.Murrah H.S.

quaCOXJr., Defensive BackTuskegee, Ala.B. T. Washington H.S.

lamontiezIVYFr., QuarterbackEast St. Louis, Ill.East St. Louis H.S.

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e.j.DREWERYSr., Tight EndChesapeake, Va.Atlantic Shores Christ.tr-SMU


jarrellYOUNGJr., Wide ReceiverJackson, Miss.Murrah H.S.

tedderickTERRELLFr., LinebackerJackson, Miss.Lanier H.S.

arianeMcCREESoph., LinebackerChester, S.C.Chester H.S.

zionPYATTSr., Offensive LinemanBaltimore, Md.City College H.S.tr-Lackawanna College

johnMcNABBJr., LinebackerHattiesburg, Miss.Central H.S.

brandonSIGGERSSr., Defensive EndTunica, Miss.Rose Fork H.S.

miltonPATTERSONSr., LinebackerAtlanta, Ga.Banneker H.S.

toddWILCHERJr., LinebackerAtlanta, Ga.Westlake H.S.

dedricMcDONALDSr., QuarterbackMorton, Miss.Morton H.S.

ricoRICHARDSONSr., Wide ReceiverNatchez, Miss.Natchez H.S.

claytonMOOREJr., QuarterbackLouisville, Miss.Louisville H.S.tr-Akron

jonathanSMITHSoph., Offensive LinemanPensacola, Fla.Pensacola H.S.

michaelPERKINSSoph., Wide ReceiverValparaiso, Ind.Valparaiso H.S.

dannyWILLIAMSSoph., Offensive LinemanTuscaloosa, Ala.Tuscaloosa County H.S.

demetriusMcCLENDONSr., LinebackerDelray Beach, Fla.Heritage H.S.

luisMcLEODSr., Defensive LinemanGainesville, Fla.Eastside H.S.

timRUSHSoph., Running BackJackson, Miss.Jim Hill H.S.

johnMOOREJr., LinebackerWilkinson County, Miss.Wilkinson County H.S.

antonioSUTTONSoph., Defensive BackMiami, Fla.Jackson H.S.

chaisPINESETTSr., Defensive EndOrange County, Calif.Mater Dei H.S.tr-Saddleback C.C.

shaunWILMORESoph., Long SnapperSan Diego, Calif.Lincoln H.S.

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SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH

No matter where they perform, the JSU marching band leaves its mark as only

the Sonic Boom of the South can. For more than 68 years the famous JSU band has mystified and thrilled audiences through out the nation with its thunderous sounds and spectacular field show maneuvers.

Currently under the direction of Dowell Taylor, the 300-member Sonic Boom of the South is sure to deliver a performance booming with excitement and entertainment every time.

First organized in the early 1940s under the direction of part-time band director Kermit Holly Sr., the marching band is a direct outgrowth of the symphonic and concert bands. The marching band provides music for athletic events, selected parades, and ceremonial occasions primarily during the fall semester. Also, as an academic class, the marching band provides a laboratory experience for music education majors.

An original show band, the group was given the nickname, the Sonic Boom of the South by band members in 1971. Also, in 1971 the majorettes abandoned their batons and became a dance team, known as the Prancing J-Settes. In 1974, “Get Ready,” an old Motown favorite, was selected as the

band’s theme song.During the mid-1970s, the “Tiger Run-

On,” the band’s traditional halftime field entrance, was perfected. The fast, eye-catching maneuver brings fans to their feet every time.

As the name indicates, the JSU marching band represents more that Jackson State

and more than the city of Jackson, Miss. It is one of the most highly sought-after show bands in the nation.

As a tribute to the legacy and mystique of the JSU Marching Band, the Sonic Boom of the South is frequently invited to perform at athletic events and to participate in band extravaganzas nationwide.

Some of the most notable performances by the Sonic Boom include halftime appearances for the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New

Orleans Saints, the 1991 NBA All-Star Game, New York Jets, Houston Oilers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Senior Bowl (1997 and 2004), Indianapolis Colts, and Dallas Mavericks.

In 1990 the JSU marching band was featured in the Motown 30th Anniversary television special. And in 2003, the JSU marching band was featured on the NAACP 34th Image Awards television special. The

Sonic Boom’s performance for Motown and the Image Awards has influenced many to refer to the JSU marching band as Hollywood’s band of choice.

In addition to the many stellar performances by the marching band, in 2003 the “Boom” was enshrined in the NCAA Hall of Champions. The band was also filmed by Electronic Art Sports (EA Sports) for inclusion in the 2005 version of the video game “NCAA Football 2005.”

Whether they are performing a high-energy halftime show or marching through the yard, the Sonic Boom of the South will wake you up and make you move with a performance that will “rock the house” anywhere and any time.

In April 2012, Dowell Taylor resumed his duties as band director at JSU, where he served the same position from 1984-92. He has also been the band director at Mary Holmes Jr. College and Kentucky State University.

Taylor is a three-time Local Musician of the Year honored by the Jackson Music Awards in 1998, 2000 and 2003.

More recently, he led his own 40-piece jazz ensemble, The Dowell Taylor Big Band, which in 2008 performed at the annual New Year’s Eve Fundraiser Gala benefiting the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.

In December 2010, Taylor was honored by the Mississippi Jazz Foundation for his contributions to the field of music education and the jazz music genre.

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JSU STAFFHead coach: Rick ComegyAssistant coaches:

Gregory Black, Offensive LineChris Buckner, Wide ReceiversRay Caldwell, QuarterbacksVincent Dancy, Outside Linebackers, SafetiesDarrin Hayes, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive BacksAntonio Knight, Linebackers/Special TeamsDerrick McCall, Offensive CoordinatorJohn Thompson, Defensive Line

Graduate assistant: Chris HolmesUndergraduate assistant: Marcus JamisonHead athletic trainer: Eric LewisEquipment manager: George Stubbs

QUICK FACTSLocation: Jackson, Miss. | Enrollment: 10,000 | Conference Affiliation: SWAC | Final 2011 Record: 9-2 (7-2 in SWAC) | Home Field: Miss. Veterans Memorial Stadium

Primary Offensive System: Multiple | Primary Defensive System: 4-3 | Starters Returning/Lost: 15/7 | Lettermen Returning/Lost: 69/11

JACKSON STATE ROSTERNo. Player Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown

59 Arthur, Jordan Jr. OL 6-4 300 Monroe, La.

25 Atkins, Darreon Fr. DB 6-1 188 Round Rock, Texas52 Bell, Willie So. DE 6-2 240 Jackson, Miss.93 Billups, Johnathan Sr. DT 6-1 320 Picayune, Miss.73 Brooks, Maurice Sr. OL 6-3 290 Charleston, Miss.17 Bynes, James Fr. WR 6-4 215 Miami, Fla.

47 Capler, Stedmon Fr. FB 5-11 250 Ridgeland, Miss.60 Capler, Stephen Sr. OL 6-2 290 Jackson, Miss.95 Carter, Armon Jr. DT 6-3 285 Jackson, Miss.97 Carter, Jamal Sr. DT 6-3 315 Livingston, Ala.12 Chapman, Tevin So. QB 6-1 195 Hattiesburg, Miss.

56 Conner, Javarius Sr. DE 6-3 250 Macon, Miss.98 Conner, Johnny Sr. DT 6-0 305 Macon, Miss.20 Cox, Qua Jr. DB 6-0 185 Tuskegee, Ala.81 Daniels, Johnathan Jr. WR 6-5 225 Bastrop, La. Univ.

90 Dean, Tony Fr. P 5-9 170 Rochester, Mich.96 Deising, Ryan Fr. K 5-8 170 Nashville, Tenn.31 Dent, Raphael So. CB 6-1 190 Jackson, Miss.37 Dixon, Desmond So. DB 6-1 190 Jackson, Miss.48 Douglas, Dylan So. TE 6-2 245 Thibodeaux, La.

2 Drewery, E.J. Sr. TE 6-6 236 Chesapeake, Va.94 Dukes, Michael Jr. DT 6-4 315 Brandon, Miss.18 Dunn, Marquese So. RB 6-3 230 Pflugerville, Texas

88 Garrett, Tevin Fr. TE 6-4 255 Talladega, Ala.74 Gilbert, Steven Fr. OL 6-4 270 Miami, Fla.24 Gooden, Tommy Jr. RB 6-0 215 Atlanta, Ga.26 Griffin, Ryan Fr. OLB 5-11 185 Ypsilanti, Mich.49 Harper, Terry Fr. LB 5-11 215 Atlanta, Ga.35 Hill, Mike Sr. DB 6-1 190 Jackson, Miss.53 Hogan, Sedric Jr. DE 6-3 250 Holmes Co., Miss.30 Horne, Chester Jr. RB 5-10 200 Jackson, Miss.39 Houston, Isaac Fr. OLB 5-11 185 Daphne, Ala.27 Hughes, Preston Fr. DB 6-0 190 Daphne, Ala.6 Hughes, Richard Sr. DB 6-0 205 Atlanta, Ga.

54 Hutchins, Ricky Jr. DL 6-0 280 Jackson, Miss.10 Ingram, Evan Jr. QB 6-3 220 Bastrop, La.11 Ivy, LaMontiez Fr. QB 6-3 225 East St. Louis, Ill.

32 James, Demetrius Fr. DB 6-3 200 Memphis, Tenn.67 Jean, Derrick Jr. OL 6-3 270 Miami, Fla.91 Johnson, Coleman Fr. DT 6-2 290 Pensacola, Fla.22 Johnson, Mike Fr. DB 5-8 190 Shorter, Ala.92 Jones, Jamal Fr. LB 6-3 245 Livingston, Ala.65 Kelly, Alvin Fr. OL 6-5 300 Hahnville, La.14 LeBeau, Joseph Sr. DE 6-1 245 New Orleans, La.

No. Player Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown3 Lee, B.J. Sr. ATH 5-7 185 Ridgeland, Miss.

19 Lester, Caleb Jr. DB 5-11 185 Atlanta, Ga.5 Loeffler, Cameron Jr. DB 6-0 208 Exeter, Calif.

79 Maultsby, Derrick Fr. OL 6-4 310 Monroeville, Pa.21 McClendon, Demetrius Sr. OLB 6-0 210 Delray Beach, Fla.

44 McCree, Ariane So. LB 6-2 240 Chester, S.C.78 McDaniel, Zavier Fr. DT 6-1 280 Little Rock, Ark.

8 McDonald, Dedric Sr. QB 6-5 220 Morton, Miss.87 McKenzie, De Sean Fr. WR 6-3 190 Covington, Ga.57 McLeod, Luis Sr. DL 6-4 330 Gainesville, Fla.28 McNabb, John Jr. LB 6-1 220 Hattiesburg, Miss.75 Mitchell, Darius So. OL 6-3 320 Atlanta, Ga.

4 Moll, Jairus Fr. WR 5-9 180 Laplace, La.7 Moore, Clayton Jr. QB 6-2 215 Louisville, Miss.

46 Moore, John Jr. LB 6-1 215 Wilkinson Co., Miss.72 Murphy, Marcus Fr. OL 6-4 305 Chicago, Ill.9 Patterson, Milton Sr. LB 6-1 235 Atlanta, Ga.

45 Payton, Jabari Fr. TE 6-5 250 Carthage, Miss.82 Pendleton, Zachary Jr. WR 6-3 190 Jackson, Miss.80 Perkins, Michael So. WR 6-1 190 Valparaiso, Ind.23 Perry, Joe Fr. DB 6-1 190 Natchez, Miss.42 Pinesett, Chais Sr. DE 6-2 245 Orange Co., Calif.71 Pyatt, Zion Sr. OL 6-6 290 Baltimore, Md.

83 Richardson, Rico Sr. WR 6-1 185 Natchez, Miss.13 Rush, Tim So. RB 5-10 195 Jackson, Miss.

50 Siggers, Brandon Sr. DE 6-3 245 Tunica, Miss.70 Simpson, Jalen Fr. OL 6-3 300 Birmingham, Ala.33 Sims, Rakeem So. RB 5-11 225 Richton, Miss.

1 Singleton, Tobias Jr. ATH 6-2 190 Flora, Miss.51 Smith, Jeremy Jr. LB 6-1 230 Rosedale, Miss.

55 Smith, Jonathan So. OL 6-3 280 Pensacola, Fla.29 Sutton, Antonio So. DB 5-11 185 Miami, Fla.36 Tappin, Ricky Fr. OLB 5-9 170 Southaven, Miss.41 Terrell, Tedderick Fr. LB 6-2 230 Jackson, Miss.15 Thigpen, Mark So. QB 6-3 220 Jackson, Miss.16 Thomas, Benjamin Fr. QB 6-1 200 Eufaula, Ala.

84 Tucker, Lacorey Fr. WR 6-1 185 Talladega, Ala.85 Warner, Alden Fr. WR 6-0 188 Baton Rouge, La.40 Wilcher, Todd Jr. LB 6-1 230 Atlanta, Ga.77 Williams, Danny So. OL 6-3 350 Tuscaloosa, Ala.

99 Williamson, Darcy Fr. K 5-11 180 Victoria, Australia58 Wilmore, Shaun So. LS 6-1 200 San Diego, Calif.38 Woods, Travis Jr. DB 5-8 174 Natchez, Miss.86 Young, Jarrell Jr. WR 6-1 190 Jackson, Miss.

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THE TSU TIGERS 1 A.C.Leonard........................TE 2 TrabisWard........................RB 3 ChrisRobinson..................DB 4 JeremyManning...............DB 5 RonnieVinson...................DB 6 TravisJames......................WR 7 JarvisMott............................LB 8 WilsonRobinson...............LB 9 RonaldButler.....................QB10 GregoryBarksdale............LB10 LondonDavis......................TE 11 DevinWilson.....................WR12 MichaelGerman...............QB13 JoeJohnson........................DB14 HoltClaiborne...................QB14 AntonioHarper................. DE15 WeldonGarlingtonWR/KR16 WesleySamuels................TE 17 RyanTurnage.....................QB18 TelvinHooks.......................RB19 DarionHall..........................RB20 MartineStevenson..........RB21 AndrewTaylor...................DB22 StevenGodboltIII............DB23 BryceWilson......................DB24 BernellBrooks...................DB25 KaylenPearson.................RB26 DenzelArmstrong............DB27 HaroldWatson..................DB28 DavidVanDyke.................DB29 RyanBerry...........................RB30 ClarenceJordan.................FB32 TimBroughton..................RB34 DarrienHanna...................DB35 JeremyCoffee....................RB36 AlexDale..............................DB37 VictorFletcher...................DB40 JarronGuthtrie...................LB41 VernonFrett........................FB42 NickThrasher......................LB43 JaminGodfrey..............PK/K44 MikeWest.............................LB45 JustinBather......................DB46 DanielFitzpatrick.............DB47 WayneJones......................DB48 MarquaveusJackson...... DE48 JohnWilliamsIII.................FB49 JohntaeGleaves................FB50 NajeeJamerson.................LB51 J.D.Minter.............................LB52 AntonioJusticeJr...............LB54 JackNdem...........................DL55 AnthonyBass.....................DL56 AaronWoods......................LS57 MichaelMurphy.................DL58 KiluFontaine-Ellis............ OL59 ChristopherCopeland.....LB60 ShermanCarter................ OL62 JhaquelleLove................... OL63 AnthonyWoods................ OL64 TroyJones........................... OL65 DemetriusRhaney........... OL66 RandallSeigler.................. OL69 DerekSibley....................... OL70 RobertMyers...................... OL72 BrandonRogers................ OL73 KadeemEdwards............ OL74 KevinKenton...................... OL75 RogersGaines................... OL76 BrandonHaskin................ OL77 AnthonyMorris................. OL79 DeshawnByrd................... OL80 Je-MarcSears.....................TE81 JoeBowens.......................WR82 RickyFosterJr...................WR83 JeremyPryor......................WR84 MichaelWhitaker............WR85 RyanMitchell....................WR86 ChrisWilliams..................WR87 JakariMcClanahan...........TE88 WillieAllen.........................WR89 AndrewBather.................WR90 DinsdaleJackson..............DL91 DarienBrewer.................... OL92 HunterHoward..................LS93 SamquanEvans................DL94 JordanKellione.............PK/P95 LamarWallace.................. DE96 JerryHoltII........................... DT98 AustinTaylor.......................DL99 D.J.McCellion......................DL DavonteHeard.................WR

THE JSU TIGERS 1 TobiasSingleton............ ATH 2 E.J.Drewery................TE/WR 3 B.J.Lee............................... ATH 4 JairusMoll..........................WR 5 CameronLoeffler.............DB 6 RichardHughes................DB 7 ClaytonMoore...................QB 8 DedricMcDonald.............QB 9 MiltonPatterson................LB10 EvanIngram.......................QB 11 LaMontiezIvy.....................QB12 TevinChapman.................QB13 TimRush.............................RB14 JosephLeBeau.................. DE15 MarkThigpen.....................QB16 BenjaminThomas...........QB 17 JamesBynes.....................WR18 MarqueseDunn................RB19 CalebLester.......................DB20 QuaCox...............................DB21 DemetriusMcClendonOLB22 MikeJohnson.....................DB23 JoePerry..............................DB24 TommyGooden................RB25 DarreonAtkins..................DB26 RyanGriffin......................OLB27 PrestonHughes................DB28 JohnMcNabb......................LB29 AntonioSutton.................DB30 ChesterHorne...................RB31 RaphaelDent.....................CB32 DemetriusJames.............DB33 RakeemSims....................RB35 MikeHill................................DB36 RickyTappin....................OLB37 DesmondDixon................DB38 TravisWoods.....................DB39 IsaacHouston................OLB40 ToddWilcher.......................LB41 TedderickTerrell................LB42 ChaisPinesett................... DE44 ArianeMcCree............LB/DE45 JabariPayton......................TE46 JohnMoore..........................LB47 StedmonCapler................FB48 DylanDouglas....................TE49 TerryHarper.........................LB50 BrandonSiggers............... DE51 JeremySmith......................LB52 WillieBell............................. DE53 SedricHogan..................... DE54 RickyHutchins....................DL55 JonathanSmith................ OL56 JavariusConner................. DE57 LuisMcLeod........................DL58 ShaunWilmore..................LS59 JordanArthur..................... OL60 StephenCapler................. OL65 AlvinKelly............................ OL67 DerrickJean........................ OL70 JalenSimpson................... OL71 ZionPyatt............................ OL72 MarcusMurphy................. OL73 MauriceBrooks................. OL74 StevenGilbert.................... OL75 DariusMitchell.................. OL77 DannyWilliams................. OL78 ZavierMcDaniel................ DT79 DerrickMaultsby.............. OL80 MichaelPerkins................WR81 JohnathanDaniels..........WR82 ZacharyPendleton.........WR83 RicoRichardson..............WR84 LacoreyTucker.................WR85 AldenWarner....................WR86 JarrellYoung......................WR87 DeSeanMcKenzie..........WR88 TevinGarrett.......................TE90 TonyDean.............................. P91 ColemanJohnson............ DT92 JamalJones.................LB/DE93 JohnathanBillups............ DT94 MichaelDukes................... DT95 ArmonCarter..................... DT96 RyanDeising......................... K97 JamalCarter....................... DT98 JohnnyConner.................. DT99 DarcyWilliamson...........K/P

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QUICK FACTSLocation: Nashville, Tenn. | Enrollment: 9,165 | Conference Affiliation: Ohio Valley | Final 2011 Record: 5-6 (4-4 in OVC) | Home Field: LP FieldPrimary Offensive System: Spread/Pro-Style | Primary Defensive System: 4-3 | Starters Returning/Lost: 14/8 | Lettermen Returning/Lost: 56/22

TSU STAFFHead coach: Rod ReedAssistant coaches:

Osita Alaribe, Co-Defensive CoordinatorJerrell Cogmon, Linebackers/Co-Special TeamsRuss Ehrenfeld, Offensive LineMike Jones, Offensive Coordinator/Wide ReceiversMikhal Kornegay, Defensive Backs (CBs)Kevin Mashack, Running BacksJeff Parker, Asst. Head Coach/QuarterbacksJustin Roberts, Co-Defensive CoordinatorEd Sanders, Defensive Backs (Safeties)/Co-Special Teams

Football Operations: Tom OpdenbrouwSpeed, Strength & Conditioning: Alvin FutrellHead athletic trainer: Monroe AbramAssociate head athletic trainer: Patrice ElderEquipment manager: Jeremy Taylor

No. Player Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown88 Allen, Willie Fr. WR 6-4 190 Chicago, Ill.

26 Armstrong, Denzel Fr. DB 5-9 163 Gallatin, Tenn. 10 Barksdale, Gregory Jr. LB 6-2 215 University Park, Ill. 55 Bass, Anthony So. DL 6-2 230 Clarksville, Tenn.89 Bather, Andrew Fr. WR 6-0 170 LaVergne, Tenn. 45 Bather, Justin Sr. DB 6-0 170 LaVergne, Tenn. 29 Berry, Ryan Sr. RB 5-4 175 Nashville, Tenn. 81 Bowens, Joe Fr. WR 6-5 230 Greenville, S.C. 91 Brewer, Darien So. OL 6-5 250 Chattanooga, Tenn. 24 Brooks, Bernell Fr. DB 6-0 170 New Orleans, La. 32 Broughton, Tim Jr. RB 5-10 190 Mobile, Ala.

9 Butler, Ronald Fr. QB 6-2 185 Tallahassee, Fla. 79 Byrd, Deshawn Jr. OL 6-4 320 Dayton, Ohio60 Carter, Sherman Sr. OL 6-3 300 LaVergne, Tenn. 14 Claiborne, Holt Jr. QB 6-2 180 Huntsville, Ala. 35 Coffey, Jeremy So. RB 6-0 210 Spring Hill, Tenn. 59 Copeland, Christopher Sr. LB 5-11 250 Antioch, Tenn.36 Dale, Alex Fr. DB 6-2 190 Murfreesboro, Tenn. 10 Davis, London Sr. TE 6-4 245 Cahokia, Ill.73 Edwards, Kadeem Jr. OL 6-4 290 Sanford, Fla. 93 Evans, Samquan So. DL 6-0 280 Walkertown, N.C. 46 Fitzpatrick, Daniel So. DB 6-2 190 Ft. Wayne, Ind. 37 Fletcher, Victor Fr. DB 5-8 175 Nashville, Tenn.58 Fontaine-Ellis, Kilu Fr. OL 6-4 270 Tampa, Fla. 82 Foster, Ricky Jr. Fr. WR 6-2 180 Brighton, Tenn. 41 Frett, Vernon Jr. FB 5-10 250 Orlando, Fla. 75 Gaines, Rogers Sr. OL 6-7 320 Goodlettsville, Tenn. 15 Garlington, Weldon So. WR 5-10 160 Antioch, Tenn. 12 German, Michael So. QB 6-2 215 Pompano Beach, Fla.

49 Gleaves, Johntae Sr. FB 6-0 260 Gallatin, Tenn. 22 Godbolt, Steven III So. DB 6-1 180 Cross City, Fla. 43 Godfrey, Jamin Jr. PK/K 6-0 180 Englewood, Tenn. 40 Guthrie, Jarron Jr. LB 6-1 210 Nashville, Tenn. 19 Hall, Darion So. RB 5-11 195 Naples, Fla. 34 Hanna, Darrien Fr. DB 5-10 185 Chattanooga, Tenn. 14 Harper, Antonio Jr. DE 6-3 245 Memphis, Tenn.76 Haskin, Brandon Sr. OL 6-3 315 New Orleans, La.

Heard, Davonte Fr. WR 5-11 190 Nashville, Tenn.96 Holt, Jerry II Fr. DT 6-1 210 Nashville, Tenn.18 Hooks, Telvin Fr. RB 5-10 190 Edgewater, Fla.92 Howard, Hunter Sr. LS 6-4 215 Franklin, Tenn. 90 Jackson, Dinsdale Fr. DL 6-3 290 Miami Gardens, Fla. 48 Jackson, Marquaveus Fr. DE 6-4 250 Daytona Beach, Fla.50 Jamerson, Najee Fr. LB 6-1 210 Ocala, Fla.

6 James, Travis Sr. WR 5-10 170 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.13 Johnson, Joe So. DB 5-11 180 New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

No. Player Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown64 Jones, Troy Jr. OL 6-3 305 Arlington, Tenn.47 Jones, Wayne Fr. DB 5-11 190 Nashville, Tenn.30 Jordan, Clarence Sr. FB 6-0 225 Clarksdale, Miss.52 Justice, Antonio Jr. Fr. LB 6-1 212 Montgomery, Ala.94 Kellione, Jordan Fr. PK/P 6-4 160 Cynthiana, Ky.74 Kenton, Kevin Fr. OL 6-3 275 West Palm Beach, Fla.

1 Leonard, A.C. So. TE 6-4 245 Jacksonville, Fla.62 Love, Jhaquelle Fr. OL 6-2 300 Nashville, Tenn.

4 Manning, Jeremy Fr. DB 6-1 190 Bartow, Fla. 99 McCellion, D.J. So. DL 5-11 298 Delray Beach, Fla.87 McClanahan, Jakari So. TE 6-2 215 Oak Ridge, Tenn.51 Minter, J.D. Jr. LB 6-3 220 Cincinnati, Ohio

85 Mitchell, Ryan So. WR 6-0 190 Johnson City, Tenn.77 Morris, Anthony So. OL 6-6 290 Memphis, Tenn.

7 Mott, Jarvis Fr. LB 5-11 225 Daytona Beach, Fla.57 Murphy, Michael Jr. DL 6-4 318 Lewisburg, Tenn. 70 Myers, Robert So. OL 6-5 310 LaVergne, Tenn. 54 Ndem, Jack Fr. DL 6-2 245 Riverdale, Ga.25 Pearson, Kaylen Fr. RB 5-11 175 Lenoir City, N.C. 83 Pryor, Jeremy Jr. WR 6-3 180 Memphis, Tenn.65 Rhaney, Demetrius Jr. OL 6-2 300 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

3 Robinson, Chris Fr. DB 5-9 161 Sanford, Fla.8 Robinson, Wilson Jr. LB 6-3 218 Birmingham, Ala.

72 Rogers, Brandon So. OL 6-3 316 Jacksonville, Fla.16 Samuels, Wesley Jr. TE 6-4 235 Birmingham, Ala.

80 Sears, Je-Marc So. TE 6-3 230 New Smyrna Beach, Fla.66 Seigler, Randall Fr. OL 6-3 330 Murfreesboro, Tenn.69 Sibley, Derek So. OL 6-4 301 Atlanta, Ga.20 Stevenson, Martine So. RB 5-10 170 Detroit, Mich.21 Taylor, Andrew Jr. DB 5-10 185 Dallas, Texas

98 Taylor, Austin Fr. DL 6-4 225 Huntsville, Ala.42 Thrasher, Nick So. LB 6-2 240 Morrow, Ga.17 Turnage, Ryan Fr. QB 6-0 180 Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

28 Van Dyke, David Jr. DB 6-0 185 Miami, Fla.5 Vinson, Ronnie So. DB 5-11 185 New Orleans, La.

95 Wallace, Lamar Sr. DE 6-3 255 Baton Rouge, La.2 Ward, Trabis Jr. RB 5-10 200 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

27 Watson, Harold So. DB 6-1 206 Brownsville, Tenn.44 West, Mike So. LB 6-0 245 Cross City, Fla. 84 Whitaker, Michael Fr. WR 5-9 175 Nashville, Tenn.86 Williams, Chris Jr. WR 6-2 190 Tulsa, Okla.48 Williams, John III Sr. FB 5-11 230 Chattanooga, Tenn. 23 Wilson, Bryce So. DB 6-0 188 St. Petersburg, Fla.11 Wilson, Devin Jr. WR 6-3 195 Nashville, Tenn.

56 Woods, Aaron Fr. LS 6-1 230 Knoxville, Tenn. 63 Woods, Anthony Sr. OL 6-4 340 Detroit, Mich.

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Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University has grown dramatically from

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The diverse student population of more than 8,000 represents 46 states and 45 countries. TSU has been listed for 11 consecutive years in the U.S. News & World Report “Guide to America’s Best Colleges.”

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

Doctoral programs include biological sciences, psychology, public administration, computer information systems engineering, administration and supervision, and curriculum and instruction. When you think about Tennessee State University, many things come to mind – a rich heritage and legacy in athletics, academics, entertainment, research and service.

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

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

academic disciplines.A great deal of focus has been given to

improving the academic environment – strengthening our research reputation, attracting and retaining the best and brightest students, encouraging service-focused programs, engaging and supporting expert faculty in diverse fi elds, building on our student-centered philosophy and holding steadfast to our motto of “Think. Work. Serve.”

Currently, we are improving customer service and setting new standards of excellence in higher education. But with all the many examples of past accomplishments we can share, we are looking toward an even brighter future.

Today, Tennessee State University’s student enrollment is more than 8,000. There are more than 400 faculty and more than 1,200 staff who are part of the university’s team.

Additionally, the university’s rich strength in embracing diversity is evident with 46 countries and 45 states representative of the student body.

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

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TSU has a host of active student organizations and is home to a national award-winning forensics program, music department, volleyball and track and field teams.

Tennessee State University has produced thousands of graduates who are productive, contributing members in society in the fields of education, business, science, government, non-profit and media, to name a few.

This year, Tennessee State University celebrates its centennial anniversary, and will celebrate this milestone as a university whose distinguished alumni include world-class Olympic athletes like Wilma Rudolph, former TV talk-show host and entertainment entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey, award-winning journalist and philanthropist Carl Rowan, engineer Jesse Russell, whose pioneering engineering studies led to the development of the cellular telephone, and cardiac surgeon Dr. Levi Watkins, who implanted the first heart defibrillator.

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Dr. Portia Shields was appointed to the presidency of Tennessee State

University effective January 2, 2011 – the first female to assume the role of president in the history of the institution.

Before her appointment at TSU, Shields served as first female chief executive officer and chief academic officer at Concordia College in Selma, Ala., from November 2007 to December 2009. At Concordia, she improved academic programs and institutional effectiveness, raised campus academic standards, enhanced the college’s financial operations and led the effort to address accreditation concerns from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Shields assumed the executive post at Albany State University in 1996, becoming its first female president and retiring in 2005 after serving for 10 years.

As the university’s seventh president, Shields inherited a campus recovering from the destructive floodwaters of the Flint River, which had consumed nearly two-thirds of the 204-acre campus in 1994. Her leadership was critical to the university, as she spearheaded a $153 million rebuilding program that revitalized the institution.

She was also instrumental in securing an unprecedented $3 million donation from Georgia-born performing artist Ray Charles in 2002, and procured more than $25 million in external grant funds in the following academic year.

Prior to her leadership at Albany State, Shields served as dean of the School of Education at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she initiated the university’s first comprehensive early learning and pre-college preparation programs. She previously served as director of medical education and biomedical communications in the university’s College of Medicine, where she led the design and construction of state-of-the-art science and technology lab and faculty development initiative.

Shields earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the District of Columbia Teachers College, one of three institutions that were later merged to form the University of the District of Columbia. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Education from George Washington University, Washington, D.C., and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Maryland at College Park.

She pursued advanced study, completing a post-doctoral fellowship in West Africa, awarded by the African American Institute, New York. Additional scholarly research and studies were completed at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; Columbia University, New York; American University, Washington, D.C.; and the University of the District of Columbia.

Named in 2004 as one of Georgia’s 50 Most Influential Women by the Georgia Informer, Shields is distinguished as one of the founding presidents of the American University of Ethiopia.

She has a wide range of stellar experiences and accomplishments in the field of higher education with appointments and affiliations with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Inc., American Council on Education, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Communities in Schools of Georgia and Georgia Appleseed.

Additional memberships include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., National Council of Negro Women, and Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Societies.

Dr. Portia Holmes

SHIELDSPresident

Teresa Lawrence-Phillips became head of the Tennessee State University

athletics department in April of 2002. As director, the athletic department has made tremendous strides on the playing field, campus, community and classroom.

Some accomplishments under the Phillips’ administration include the launching of the first official website for TSU Athletics in August of 2002, the revitalization of the Big Blue Booster Club, the recognition of Ohio Valley Conference Scholar Athletes, and conference championships in volleyball, women’s track including a PGA minority national championship in men’s golf.

Phillips also has the distinction of being the first woman ever to coach an NCAA Division I men’s basketball team en route to being named one of the “101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports” by Sports Illustrated in 2003.

She was also named as the Second Most Influential Woman in Sports in Tennessee by The Tennessean newspaper.

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

Phillips guided the 1993–94 squad to the program’s first-ever OVC regular-season crown, the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship, and the team’s first appearance ever in the NCAA tournament.

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

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

Prior to her stint at TSU, Phillips was head coach at Fisk University for four years. She guided the Bulldogs to WIAC League and Tournament Championships in 1987 and 1988 and was tabbed WIAC Coach of the Year twice (1987, 1988). She compiled a 68-34 overall record with the Bulldogs.

She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor degree in Economics before obtaining a Masters in Education from TSU in 1999. Phillips, who helped recruit six All-Americans and seven All-State players, served as an assistant coach with the Lady Commodores (1981-84) winning the N.I.T. in 1983.

Phillips earned several honors as a three-year letter winner at Vanderbilt. She was the first recipient of the Lady Commodore Athlete of the Year honor, given to the best all-around female athlete.

In addition, she received the Nashville Civitan’s Sportsmanship Award in 1979 and 1980.

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

She has held memberships in several organizations, including the Black Coaches Association, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, the NCAA Championship and Competition Cabinet and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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

Teresa Lawrence

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TSU SEASON OUTLOOK

The 2012 Tennessee State Tigers football team opens the season with expectations

of building upon its 5-6 record from a year ago.

The strength of this year’s squad will be the offense, which returns nine starters from a team that averaged 416 yards per game last season.

The Tigers found their quarterback of the future midway through 2011 in Michael German, who became a starter in Week 4 of his redshirt freshman season. German, the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, completed 56 percent of his passes last season for 1,899 yards and 12 touchdowns versus seven interceptions.

“It’s a big difference being the established starter on the first day of camp because I can work on my chemistry with the other players on offense and on my techniques without fighting every day for the job,” he said.

Senior Jeremy Perry started the first three games last year, struggling for the most part. Though the team still averaged nearly 30 points per game, it was more attributable to the running attack. Perry completed 44.3% of his pass attempts for 460 yards with 3 TDs and 2 picks before German got the nod in Week 4 against Air Force.

Against the Falcons, he quickly displayed his vertical passing ability, hooking up with Calvin McNairl on an 80-yard strike.

In his second career start, he went 21-of-26 for 304 yards in a loss to Austin Peay.

With the job firmly his, German is expected to mature into a productive quarterback.

“Now that he’s got the job, he’s our guy and I want to see Mike grow up a little more off the field,” said head coach Rod Reed. “I want to see him be more of a leader on his own and start doing more with his film study.”

The TSU coaching staff hopes that German will continue to develop during his sophomore season, and he will have the luxury of playing behind one of the best offensive lines in the conference.

The Tigers return four starters off of a team that allowed only 12 sacks and rushed for an average of 178.8 yards per game. The key blockers up front are seniors Sherman Carter and Rogers Gaines, who were both selected second team All-OVC last season at center and left tackle, respectively.

Carter and Gaines will be instrumental in opening up running lanes for the running backs in TSU’s pro-style offense. The key returnee at running back for Big Blue is Trabis Ward, who rushed for 978 yards on 193 carries last year as a sophomore.

The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., native rushed for at least 100 yards five times, including a season-high 180 in a win over UT-Martin.

Ryan Berry also rushed for an average of 7.0 yards per carry last year as a junior, so

expect Berry to get some meaningful carries this fall. However, freshman Telvin Hooks and Miami (FL) transfer Darion Hall are two of the many ball carriers who have impressed during fall camp.

At receiver, TSU must find a way to replace Calvin McNairl, who led the team in receiving yards with 735. The good news for the Tigers is that they do return their leading pass catcher from a year ago in Devin Wilson.

Also, the team is stocked at the tight end position with University of Florida transfer

A.C. Leonard joining incumbent starter Wesley Samuels. Samuels made 12 receptions a year ago, while Leonard grabbed eight balls for the Gators in 2011.

Wilson hauled in a team-high 48 balls for 586 yards and two touchdowns in 2011. Speedster Travis James added another 27 receptions for 529 yards and five scores.

Defensively, the Tigers will try to shore up a secondary that allowed an average of 264 yards per game through the air last season. The team lost only one starter (safety Joseph Wylie) from its back unit and returns both corners in Steven Godbolt and Andrew Taylor who combined for 14 pass break-ups last season. Godbolt was also selected to the OVC All-Newcomer team as a freshman after leading the Tigers in interceptions.

Godbolt ranked seventh on the team with 37 tackles, while Taylor was eighth in 34 total stops. Free safety Daniel Fitzpatrick had a solid sophomore season in 2011, finishing second on the team with 69 tackles.

LSU transfer Ronnie Vinson looks to make an added contribution from his corner spot

Veteran offense gearing up for fireworks as Big Blue seeks first winning season since 2008

Junior Trabis Ward hopes for more consistency in 2012. He rushed for over 100 yards five times, but fewer than 40 yards on four occasions.

Behind redshirt freshman Michael German, Tennessee State last year won four of its final six games, averaging 31.3 points in those contests. Now a sophomore, the Pompano Beach, Fla., native hopes to build on his experience in 2012.


in Nashville. He had a limited impact as a freshman in Baton Rouge, recording just one tackle in seven games.

The front seven loses five starters including defensive tackle D.J. McCellion due to injury for the upcoming 2012 season. Not the least of which is linebacker Rico Council who led the team in tackles a year ago.

Junior Wilson Robinson and sophomore Nick Thrasher are just a couple of linebackers who must step up to replace Council, an all-OVC performer who signed an NFL free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

A key returnee for the defensive line is Antonio Harper who led the team in sacks last season with 6½ en route to being selected second-team all-conference.

The Memphis native emerged as a sophomore last year, and he takes on more of a leadership role along the defensive line with the loss of McCellion and the graduation

of interior tackler Donte’e Nicholls.

Look for Anthony Bass to contribute on the end opposite Harper, while sophomore Samquan Evans and freshman Dinsdale Jackson move into the starting lineup along the interior line.

On special teams, TSU will benefit from Boxtorow All-American Weldon Garlington returning kicks. Garlington, whose father also played at TSU, returned 26 kicks last year for 544 yards including

a 100-yard return for a touchdown against Austin Peay. Junior Jamin Godfrey will handle placekicking duties for the Tigers this season after converting 16 of 24 field goals a year ago.

Godfrey nailed 6 of 11 field-goal tries from beyond 40 yards, including a career-best 51-yarder against Eastern Illinois.

Big Blue’s slate looks daunting with Jackson State and Bethune-Cookman for two of its first four games. Still, the games should gauge the team’s progress, and indicate if the team can improve upon 2011’s .500 mark in conference play.

2012 SCHEDULES.1 Florida A&M 6 p.m.S.8 vs. Jackson State (in Memphis) 6 p.m.S.15 Austin Peay 1 p.m.S.22 at Bethune-Cookman 3 p.m.S.29 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 5 p.m.O.6 Eastern Kentucky 1 p.m.O.13 at SE Missouri State 6 p.m.O.20 at Jacksonville State 3 p.m.O.27 Tennessee Tech 1 p.m.N.3 at Murray State 1 p.m.N.10 <Bye>N.17 at UT-Martin 2 p.m.

All times Central

Defensive end Antonio Harper will be receiving more attention from opposing offensive linemen this season after wreaking havoc in backfields last year as a sophomore.


TENNESSEE STATE HEAD COACH

Rod Reed was named the 22nd TSU Football head coach on

December 18, 2009. He served as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator during the 2009 season.

He began coaching at TSU in 2003 and served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. At the conclusion of the season in which Reed returned to the TSU sideline, the Tigers led the OVC in total defense for the first time in school history.

The defense accomplished the same feat in 2008 finishing at the top of the OVC in total defense. Reed spent five of his seven years in his assistant role as defensive coordinator.

A keen recruiter, Reed is responsible for bringing several notable key players into the TSU program. Reed is noted for recruiting Javarris Williams (2009 seventh-round draft pick, Kansas City Chiefs), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (2008 first-round draft pick, Arizona Cardinals), Shaun Richardson, Lamar Divens (Baltimore Ravens, 2008)

and All-American Corneilus Lewis. He has also coached All-America and professional player Jamal Landrom (Jacksonville Jaguars).

Reed was a four-year letter winner for the TSU Tigers from 1984-88. He capped off his career by being named Sheridan All-America his senior season.

He set the Tiger record for career tackles from his linebacker slot and in 1987, he set the single season record for tackles with 197.

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

Following completion of his bachelor’s degree, Reed entered the coaching profession.

He held positions at Prairie View A&M, Bethune-Cookman University (formerly Bethune-Cookman College), and Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Fla. He has coached a total of five first-team all-

conference linebackers and a pair of All-Americans.

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

He served as defensive coordinator for East Texas Baptist, which launched its football program during the 2000 season. The 2002 East Texas Baptist defense ranked second in their conference in scoring defense and third in rushing defense.

The team did not allow points in the first or third periods through the first eight games in 2002.

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

Reed is the University’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes representative and in 2009 he participated in the NCAA Football Coaches Academy.

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

COACHING TIMELINE1991 PRAIRIE VIEW A&M Assistant Coach, LBs

1992-96 BETHUNE-COOKMAN Assistant Coach, LBs

1996-00 SEABREEZE H.S. Defensive Coordinator

2000-03 EAST TEXAS BAPTIST Defensive Coordinator

2003-09 TENNESSEE STATE Defensive Coordinator/LBs

2010- TENNESSEE STATE Head Football Coach Record: 8-14

Year Overall OVC2010 3-8 0-7(9th)2011 5-6 4-4(t5th)

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TENNESSEE STATE ASSISTANT COACHES

Osita Alaribe (Ala-Ree-Bay) enters his fourth season as defensive line coach for Tennessee State Tigers football. Alaribe also has the duties of co-defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator.

In 2011, Alaribe helped develop a Tigers defense that only allowed 150.6 rushing yards per game and was ranked second in conference. The Tigers were also ranked 22nd in the nation and first in the OVC with 28 total sacks. As recruiting coordinator, Alaribe has helped produce the #1 2012 recruiting class and the #3 2011 class among FCS HBCUs according to Boxtorow’s annual rankings.

In 2009, Alaribe joined TSU football after a three-year term as the defensive line and outside linebackers coach with Ouachita Baptist University. While at OBU, Alaribe tutored two all-conference players and was part of a team that had its first winning season in 25 years. Before OBU, the Raleigh, N.C., native spent two seasons as defensive line coach at Dudley High School in Greensboro, N.C., helping win the Eastern North Carolina Division Championship leading to the North Carolina 3AA State Championship.

Jerrell Cogmon joined the TSU football staff in 2010 after spending a season at North Dakota State College of Science.

At NDSC, Cogmon coached the linebackers while coordinating special teams in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.

In his stint, North Dakota State led the conference in total defense and was awarded a bid to the 2009 Graphic Edge Bowl in Ceder Falls, Iowa.

He played his collegiate career at Bethune-Cookman University (1994-96) and was a three-year starter. He was selected All-MEAC three times and was named Defensive MVP of the 1994 Florida Classic.

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Russ Ehrenfeld after spending three seasons at Chattanooga. Ehrenfeld replaces Steven Smith, who accepted an assistant offensive line position with the Kansas City Chiefs. Before returning to the TSU campus in March 2012, Ehrenfeld brought an immediate impact to UTC in his first season.

He helped the Mocs allow only nine sacks in 2009, tied for fewest in the SoCon and third lowest in the nation. UTC did not allow a sack for the last four games of the season, including a trip to FBS National Champion Alabama in the season finale.

Ehrenfeld previously coached the offensive line at TSU for three seasons (1997-99), helping the Tigers capture back-to-back OVC championships in 1998 and 1999. Notably, four linemen from the 1999

team went on to play in the NFL.A native of Hillside, N.J., Ehrenfeld

played four seasons at Chattanooga, helping the Mocs claim three SoCon titles as a starting offensive guard.

Mike Jones joined the Big Blue coaching staff as offensive coordinator and wide receiver coach in 2010.

A product of Tennessee State, he was twice named All-American (1981-82) and still holds many of the TSU’s receiving records.

Jones played six seasons in the NFL. In 1983, Jones was a sixth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings playing three seasons (1983-85).

He was traded to New Orleans where he played from 1986-87 and 1989. In his NFL career, Jones caught 165 passes for 2,372 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Nine years after his last game as a player he joined the Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) as a receivers coach for his first job in professional sports.

From there, the Chattanooga native coached in four World Bowl games in six seasons and by Year Seven, he was named head coach of the Frankfurt Galaxy (2004-07).

Jones’ aptitude for winning didn’t waiver in four years as a head coach as his teams appeared in three championship games, winning one in 2006. The same season he was named NFL Europe Coach of the Year. In all, he holds three European championship rings.

As a head coach, Jones was practically unbeatable. In his first season, the Galaxy dashed to a 7-3 record and a World Bowl appearance. Two seasons later, Jones’ Galaxy returned to the championship game and defeated the Amsterdam Admirals.

Mikhal Kornegay came to TSU in March 2012, taking the place of Anthony Blevins, who is now the defensive backs coach at UAB.

Kornegay, a native of Greenville, Fla., comes to Tennessee State after spending seven cumulative seasons at Florida State under legendary head coach Bobby Bowden and current coach Jimbo Fisher.

He served as graduate assistant/quality control coach for the Seminoles since the 2008 season. Kornegay also coached two NFL draft picks in 2010 with Patrick Robinson being selected in the first round to New Orleans and Myron Rolle by Tennessee in the sixth round.

Kevin Mashack was named the tight ends coach in the spring of 2010. He added the day-to-day development of the position to his continuous role as video coordinator.

Since graduating from TSU in 2007, Mashack has acted as a pro liaison. He also

spent the 2008-09 seasons working with the wide receivers while continuing to oversee all video efforts.

In 2005, he became a student assistant on offense working primarily with the running backs.

Jeff Parker joined the Tennessee State football staff in spring of 2010 as the quarterbacks coach.

Parker spent the previous five seasons serving as wide receivers, quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator at Norfolk State. Under Parker’s guidance, two Spartan quarterbacks threw for more than 2,000 yards in a single season.

Two of his All-MEAC players, quarterback Casey Hansen (Philadelphia Eagles) and wide receiver Chris Bell (New Orleans Saints) went on to sign free agent contracts in the NFL.

Justin Roberts rejoined the Tennessee State staff in 2011 as the defensive coordinator and defensive ends coach.

He originally served as the defensive line coach for the Big Blue from 2006-09. In 2009, TSU’s defense was ranked No. 1 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

In between his stops in Nashville, he worked as the defensive line coach at Western Carolina. Before his first stint at TSU, he spent one year as defensive line coach at Texas A&M-Commerce.

The Hannibal, Mo., native started his college coaching career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in 1997. He had two sints at Oklahoma State, the first starting in 2000 anad, after two years at North Carolina, he returned to Stillwater in 2004.

He is a 1996 graduate of Missouri Southern, where he was a two-year letterman at center. That year, he also was named to the National Strength & Conditioning All-America Team.

Ed Sanders, a native of Nashville and Maplewood High School, joined the Tennessee State coaching staff in 2010 after four years at Delaware State of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

A four-year letterwinner at Tennessee State, he helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championships in 1998 and ’99.

During the 1999 season, TSU posted an 11-0 regular season record and No. 1 Division I-AA and Black College final regular-season national rankings.

That season, Sanders was an All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team selection and All-America candidate. He also earned the Alvin “Cat” Coleman Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Back.

During the 1999 season, Sanders led the team in tackles with 100 which is third-best in TSU history (since 1987).

Alaribe KornegayEhrenfeld ParkerCogmon MashackJones Roberts Sanders


anthonyBASSSoph., Defensive LinemanClarksville, Tenn.Northeast H.S.

shermanCARTERSr., Offensive LinemanLaVergne, Tenn.LaVergne H.S.

michaelGERMANSoph., QuarterbackPompano Beach, Fla.Blanche Ely H.S.

samquanEVANSSoph., Defensive LinemanWalkertown, N.C.Carver H.S.

jaminGODFREYJr., PlacekickerEnglewood, Tenn.McMinn Central H.S.

rickyFOSTERFr., Wide ReceiverBrighton, Tenn.Brighton H.S.

hunterHOWARDSr., Long SnapperFranklin, Tenn.Franklin H.S.

ryanBERRYSr., Running BackNashville, Tenn.Father Ryan H.S.

londonDAVISSr., Tight EndCahokia, Ill.Cahokia, H.S.tr-Illinois

johntaeGLEAVESSr., FullbackGallatin, Tenn.Gallatin H.S.

danielFITZPATRICKSoph., Defensive BackFt. Wayne, Ind.Concordia Lutheran H.S.

antonioHARPERJr., Defensive EndMemphis, Tenn.Hargrave Military Acad.tr-Troy

rogersGAINESSr., Offensive LinemanGoodlettsville, Tenn.White House H.S.

travisJAMESSr., Wide ReceiverFt. Lauderdale, Fla.Boyd Anderson H.S.

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ronaldBUTLERFr., QuarterbackTallahassee, Fla.Lincoln H.S.

weldonGARLINGTONSoph., Wide ReceiverAntioch, Tenn.Brentwood Academy

kadeemEDWARDSJr., Offensive LinemanSanford, Fla.Seminole H.S.

stevenGODBOLTSoph., Defensive BackCross City, Fla.Dixie County H.S.

brandonHASKINSr., Offensive LinemanNew Orleans, La.Desire Street H.S.tr-Independence C.C.

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jordanKELLIONEFr., Placekicker/PunterCynthiana, Ky.Harrison County H.S.

jeremyMANNINGFr., Defensive BackBartow, Fla.Bartow H.S.

martineSTEVENSONSoph., Running BackDetroit, Mich.Martin Luther King H.S.

jarvisMOTTFr., LinebackerDaytona Beach, Fla.Mainland H.S.

nickTHRASHERSoph., LinebackerMorrow, Ga.Mt. Zion H.S.

wilsonROBINSONJr., LinebackerBirmingham, Ala.Spain Park H.S.

kevinKENTONFr., Offensive LinemanWest Palm Beach, Fla.Palm Beach Lakes H.S.

ryanMITCHELLSoph., Wide ReceiverJohnson City, Tenn.Science Hill H.S.

michaelMURPHYJr., Defensive LinemanLewisburg, Tenn.Marshall County H.S.

ronnieVINSONSoph., Defensive BackNew Orleans, La.Newman H.S.tr-LSU

wesleySAMUELSJr., Tight EndBirmingham, Ala.Minor H.S.

devinWILSONJr., Wide ReceiverNashville, Tenn.Pope John Paul II H.S.

a.c.LEONARDSoph., Tight EndJacksonville, Fla.University Christian H.S.tr-Florida

anthonyMORRISSoph., Offensive LinemanMemphis, Tenn.Germantown H.S.

austinTAYLORFr., Defensive LinemanHuntsville, Ala.J.O. Johnson H.S.

chrisROBINSONFr., Defensive BackSanford, Fla.Lake Mary H.S.tr-Kansas

derekSIBLEYSoph., Offensive LinemanAtlanta, Ga.Stone Mountain H.S.

anthonyWOODSSr., Offensive LinemanDetroit, Mich.Melvindale H.S.tr-Michigan State

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ARISTOCRAT OF BANDS

In the fall of 1946, after six weeks of practice, a 100-piece marching band took

to the field at Tennessee State University and a tradition of excellence was born.

The idea for a show band at Tennessee State University originated with its second president, the late Dr. Walter S. Davis. President Davis selected J.D. Chavis to serve as the first band director. Under Chavis’s leadership, the marching band grew and developed into a premier university band that gave spectacular performances in parades and half-time shows at football games.

In 1947 and 1948, the marching band performed in the Washington Classic in Washington, D.C., where top historically black colleges and universities competed for national championships.

Chavis’s tenure as band director ended in 1951 and the baton was passed to Frank T. Greer. Tennessee State University’s distinctive style was further developed under Greer. The band continued to earn invitations to special events.

Four years after Greer began his work, the TSU band was invited to perform during the halftime show of a Chicago Bears-Los Angeles Rams professional football game. The performance was the first of a series of nationally televised halftime shows for the band.

It was also the first time a historically black university band had appeared on national television. Between 1956 and 1978, the TSU band performed halftime shows at nine professional football games.

Reportedly, it was during one of these halftime performances that a sportscaster called the marching band from Tennessee State University “The Aristocrat of Bands.” Needless to say, the name stuck.

The Aristocrat of Bands has also appeared in the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami, the Blues Bowl in Memphis and the Grantland Rice Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas.

In 1961, the TSU band claimed another first for historically black universities when it was invited to march in President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural parade. One of the students who marched in that parade was Edward L. Graves, who is the current director of the Aristocrat of Bands.

In 2011, the Aristocrats were the first collegiate marching band to perform for the Pro Football Hall of Fame parade in Canton, Ohio. The band also wowed the crowd with their concert performances at the Hall of Fame to honor TSU alum Richard Dent’s induction.

Since 1979, Graves continued to build the band’s legacy. The Aristocrat of Bands has shared its characteristic precision and distinctly soulful style with people throughout the country and in foreign lands.

Dr. Reginald McDonald is the acting

band director in the absence of Professor Graves.

Students who achieve membership in the Aristocrat of Bands adhere to those standards today. Noted as one of the finest and most spectacular university bands in the United States, the Aristocrats are the featured attraction half-time performances at all home games and at most out-of-town competitions.

Still in demand for halftime performances, parades and other special events, the band’s recent special appearances include a spot in the 2000 CBS Thanksgiving Day parade, performing with country music artists Big & Rich for the 2005 CMT Music Awards, the Nashville Symphony’s 2006 presentation of Porgy and Bess, and halftime performances for Tennessee Titans games.

In January of 1993, the Aristocrat of Bands participated in the presidential inaugural

parade for President Bill Clinton, marching in the streets of Washington, D.C. The band returned to Washington four years later for President Clinton’s second inauguration.

This year, the tradition will continue. Audiences will be thoroughly entertained by the band’s unique marching style and musical versatility.

Dr. Reginald A. McDonaldActing Band Director

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A SECURE FUTURE

The second Saturday in September has become an annual pilgrimage for football fans of Jackson State

and Tennessee State to convene in Memphis.This summer, Southern Heritage Classic founder

Fred Jones Jr. agreed with the two schools on a five-year contract extending the rivalry through the year 2019. The current contract was set to expire in 2014.

“It allows us to continue to plan,” said Jones. “All these companies that are here … they’re making long-term plans. I talked to the schools, and we were able to clear both conferences’ … long-term schedule and make sure that these dates were in place going forward.”

This year’s game marks the 19th consecutive year that the two historically black colleges have met on the gridiron.

The two schools, each of which have their storied successes on the football field, have met a total of 20

times in the Southern Heritage Classic. Tennessee State holds an 11-9 record against Jackson State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, aided by a seven-game winning streak from 2003-09 that only stoked the rivalry further.

Jackson State has responded by winning the two most recent meetings.

From the immensely popular tailgating that starts days prior to the game to concerts leading up to the main event, the entire Classic Weekend provides a multitude of unique experiences for fans of all ages.

Not only is it a big rivalry on the field for the players, coaches and fans, but the Southern Heritage Classic plays an important role in promoting the hospitality of the great people of Memphis.

The Classic provides an annual economic benefit of nearly $21 million to the area.

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14 September 2019

Extension keeps rivalry until 2019, reserving 2nd Saturday in September


The Liberty Bowl has stood the test of time, that’s for sure. It has seen its share of tenants during

its 47 years on the Memphis sports scene, including games for the NFL, WFL, USFL, CFL and XFL.

It has hosted soccer events and numerous concerts, including Paul McCartney, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones and U2.

Formerly the Memphis Memorial Stadium in honor of the area’s citizens who served in World War I, World War II and the Korean War, the facility was built in part to help lure the Liberty Bowl post-season college football game from the Northeast.

The cost of the original construction was $3.7 million, a paltry sum compared to the price of stadiums built today.

The first event held at the facility was on Sept. 18, 1965, when Ole Miss defeated Memphis State, 34-14. It was renamed the Liberty Bowl in 1976.

It has hosted a number of professional football teams in its time, starting with the Memphis Southmen of the World Football League in 1974-75. The USFL’s Showboats called the Liberty Bowl home for their two years (1984-85). The Canadian Football League expansion Mad Dogs played here in 1995, their only season. And the XFL’s Maniax were tenants during the 2001 campaign.

And the transient NFL team now known as the Tennessee Titans played its 1997 home games at the Liberty Bowl after leaving Houston en route to Nashville.

The brief soccer boom of the mid-1970s gave the city a team in the North American Soccer League between 1978-80. The Rogues did not post a winning record in their three years and moved to Calgary after the 1980 season.

The stadium even hosted an exhibition baseball game involving the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee

Brewers during the 1975 season, as a promotion sponsored by the Blues local minor-league team. The right-field fence was just 174 feet from home.

A $19.5 million expansion effort in 1987 increased the capacity from 51,000 to 62,380, adding seats and luxury suites to the east side.

The grounds surrounding the stadium were given a major upgrade in 2010, when most of the fairgrounds buildings and parking lots were removed in favor of a greenway and tailgating area known as Tiger Lane. The area stretches from East Parkway to the stadium and provides for a dramatic entrance to the grounds. The $15 million project allows for premium tailgate spots, electrical outlets and other amenities.

The most recent upgrade came this summer with the installation of a new $2.5 million LED

scoreboard, made possible by a donation from FedEx.

The LED portion of the main board measures 98 x́48ʹ plus additional side speakers that make it one of the 10 largest scoreboards in the nation.

The north end zone also received a smaller board capable of video.

The field was re-surfaced this summer, replacing the FieldTurf that had served the stadium for the last seven years with AstroTurf.

The installed version GameDay Grass is an infill turf system that is more durable than 100%

polyethylene systems yet mimics the look and feel of natural grass.

The stadium’s most memorable events include the final game coached by Alabama’s Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant in the 1982 Liberty Bowl, the frigid 1983 Liberty Bowl game between Doug Flutie’s Boston College Eagles and Notre Dame, and the University of Memphis’ 21-17 upset of sixth-ranked Tennessee in 1996. That game attracted a record 65,885 fans.

STADIUM FACTSSeating Capacity: 61,008

Field Surface: AstroTurf 3DX 60

Opened: 18 Sept 1965

Owner: The City of Memphis

Operated by: Park Services

Address: 335 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38104

Original construction cost: $3.7 million

Cost of 1987 upgrade: $19.5 million

Public address: Tom Prestigiacomo

TOP 10 LIBERTY BOWL CROWDS FOR A SPORTING EVENT:65,885 1996,Memphisvs.Tennessee65,483 1991,Memphisvs.OleMiss65,234 1992,Memphisvs.Tennessee64,187 1987,Memphisvs.OleMiss63,816 2007,CentralFloridavs.MississippiState63,121 2000,Memphisvs.Tennessee62,742 2010,Arkansasvs.EastCarolina61,783 2006,Memphisvs.Tennessee61,497 1991,AirForcevs.MississippiState61,171 1997,JacksonStatevs.TennesseeState

NEWLY ADVANCED ASTROTURF SERVES LIBERTY BOWLThis summer, AstroTurf was placed down as the new playing surface, replacing the FieldTurf that had served the stadium for seven years.

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InfillComprising the medium material is a mixture of post-consumer, recycled tires.


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