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GEORGIA SOUTHERN

•2010enrollmentofnearly20,000

•Economicimpactofmorethan$700millionforregion

•ADayforSouthernraisedmorethan$1.2million

•Studentsvolunteermorethan26,000servicehours

Foundedin1906,GeorgiaSouthernUniversity

providesauniqueeducationalexperiencewhere

studentsareabletotakeadvantageofallofthe

benefitsofalargeuniversitywithoutsacrificing

thepersonaltouchesofasmallercollege.

Rendering of new biological sciences building to open spring 2013

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THIS IS GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY


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GeorgiaSouthernUniversityhasbeenapprovedtoofferthreenewengineeringdegreesthisfall,makingitoneoftheonlyinstitutionsinthestatetoofferBachelorofScienceinCivilEngineering,ElectricalEngineeringandMechanicalEngineering.

GeorgiaSouthernwaspresentedwiththeUniversitySystemofGeorgia’sRegentsFacilitiesAwardforExcellence,recognizingthecampus’long-termcommitmenttocampusdesignandmasterplanning.ThePrincetonReviewandtheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncilbothnamedGeorgiaSouthernUniversityoneofthenation’stopeco-friendlycampuses.

Chick-fil-ACEOandGeorgiaSouthernalumDanCathydeliveredtheCommencementaddresstomorethan2,200graduatingseniorsandanover-capacitycrowdatPaulsonStadiumthispastspring.CathyinspiredtheClassof2011tobeaproponentofchangeandencouragedthegraduatestocontinuetobestudentsthroughouttheirlife.

ThePrincetonReviewcitedtheCollegeofBusinessAdministrationasoneofthe“Best300BusinessSchools”inthenationforthefifthstraightyear.ThepublicationalsorecognizedtheMBAprogramasoneofthebestinthecountry.

THIS IS GEORGIA SOUTHERN

BothForbesandU.S.NewsandWorldReportconsistentlyincludeGeorgiaSouthernintheirannualreportsonAmerica’sbestcolleges.TheUniversity’sGraduateSchoolwasselectedinitscategorybyU.S.NewsandWorldReportandnamedoneofthe“Top100BestValuesinPublicColleges”byKiplinger’sPersonalFinance.

Rankedthefourth-mostpopularuniversityinthecountrybyU.S.NewsandWorldReport,GeorgiaSouthernjoinedHarvard,Stanfordandothersintherankingsthatfeaturedthetop20mostpopularuniversitiesbasedonyield,calculatingthenumberofstudentswhoapplyandthendecidetoenroll.

Asthelargestandmostcomprehensiveresearchinstitutionin southeast Georgia, Georgia SouthernUniversity continuestosetthebarforacademicexcellence.Duringthepastdecade,GeorgiaSouthernhasshowngrowthinsizeandscopethathasledtorecognitionbyU.S. News and World Reportasoneofthetopfivemostpopularuniversitiesinthenation.

GeorgiaSoutherncontinuestobeoneofthetopchoicesinthestatefornewfreshmenandHOPEscholars,witharecordenroll-ment of approximately 20,000 students, celebrating a diversepopulation from 49 U.S. states and nearly 100 nations fromaround theworld. TheUniversity offersmore than 115 degreeprograms at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levelsthrougheightcolleges,aswellas a variety of online classesin business, education, liberal arts, science, technology andhealthcare,includinganarrayofadvanceddegreeprograms.

Without a doubt,GeorgiaSouthern boasts oneof themostpicturesqueandiconiccollegecampusesinthecountry.AmongthemagnoliasandclassicSouthernredbrickbuildings,youwillfindrelaxingparks, lakesandthePedestrium,awalkwaythatstretches through the heart of the nearly 700-acre campus.Duringthepastdecade,almost$300millioninconstructionandrenovation projects have been completed, including state-of-the-art classroom and recreation facilities and a numberof modern apartment-style residence halls like the upscalehousing at Centennial Place, which includes Cold StoneCreamery,EinsteinBros.Bagelrestaurantandmore.TheUniver-sityrecentlycelebratedthegroundbreakingofanew$37millionBiologicalSciencesBuildingthatwillopeninSpring2013.

AsaCarnegieDoctoral-ResearchUniversity,GeorgiaSouth-ern’s hallmarks focus on teaching, an increasing emphasis onresearchandastudent-centeredapproachthatgivetheUniver-sitythefeelofamuchsmallerprivatecollege.StudentsareatthecenterofeverythingGeorgiaSoutherndoes,andtheUniversityhascreatedanenvironmentwherestudentscanthrive,learn,andpreparefortheirfuture.

Fromthemomentstudentssteponcampus,theyareimme-diatelychallengedbytheacademiccurriculum,whilealsohavingthe opportunity to take part in an incredible amountof activi-tiesthatrivallargeruniversities.TheUniversityHonorsProgramattracts high-achieving students and the Office of StudentLeadership and Civic Engagement encourages students tomakeleadershipapartoftheircollegeresumes.Studentsareengaged in community volunteerism, campus theatre produc-tions,academicorganizationsandrecreationalathletics, just tonameafewoftheopportunitiesofferedinthiswell-roundedcolle-giateatmosphere.

TheUniversityhasreceivedrecentnationalrecognitionfromForbes MagazineandThe Princeton Review,settingGeorgiaSouthernapartfromitspeers.GeorgiaSouthernhasonceagainbeen recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges and oneof the “Best 301 Business Schools” in the nation. The Univer-sity’sbusinessandnursingprogramshavealsobeenrecognizedamong2012’sBestGraduateSchoolsbyU.S. News and World Report.Additionally,GeorgiaSouthernhasbeenrecognizedasoneofForbes’topuniversitiesinthenationforminorityscience,technology,engineeringandmath(STEM).

As the largest and most comprehensive research insti-tution in southeast Georgia, Georgia Southern University con-tinues to set the bar for academic excellence. During the past decade, Georgia Southern has shown growth in size and scope that has led to recognition by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top five most popular universities in the nation. Georgia Southern continues to be one of the top choices in the state for new freshmen and HOPE scholars, with a record enrollment of approximately 20,000 students, cel-ebrating a diverse population from 49 U.S. states and nearly 100 nations from around the world. The University offers more than 115 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels through eight colleges, as well as a variety of online classes in business, education, liberal arts, science, tech-nology and healthcare, including an array of advanced degree programs. Without a doubt, Georgia Southern boasts one of the most picturesque and iconic college campuses in the country. Among the magnolias and classic Southern red brick build-ings, you will find relaxing parks, lakes and the Pedestrium, a walkway that stretches through the heart of the nearly 700-acre campus. During the past decade, almost $300 million in construction and renovation projects have been completed, including stateof- the-art classroom and recreation facilities and a number of modern apartment-style residence halls like the upscale housing at Centennial Place, which includes Cold Stone Creamery, Einstein Bros. Bagel restaurant and more. The University recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $37 million Biological Sciences Building that will open in Spring 2013. As a Carnegie Doctoral-Research University, Georgia Southern’s hallmarks focus on teaching, an increasing empha-sis on research and a student-centered approach that give the University the feel of a much smaller private college. Students are at the center of everything Georgia Southern does, and the University has created an environment where students can thrive, learn, and prepare for their future. From the moment students step on campus, they are immediately challenged by the academic curriculum, while also having the opportunity to take part in an incredible amount of activities that rival larger universities. The University Honors Program attracts high-achieving students and the Of-fice of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement encourages students to make leadership a part of their college resumes. Students are engaged in community volunteerism, campus theatre productions, academic organizations and recreational athletics, just to name a few of the opportunities offered in this well-rounded collegiate atmosphere. The University has received recent national recogni-tion from Forbes Magazine and The Princeton Review, setting Georgia Southern apart from its peers. Georgia Southern has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges and one of the “Best 301 Business Schools” in the nation. The University’s business and nursing programs have also been recognized among 2012’s Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, Georgia Southern has been recognized as one of Forbes’ top universities in the nation for minority science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).



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Georgia Southern continues to focus on its future as a national comprehensive institution and is adding new degree programs that are attracting interest from around the world. This fall, the University began offering bachelor’s degrees in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering providing another in-state option for engineering.

As a center for learning and discovery, Georgia South-ern also provides unique opportunities through its’ public out-reach facilities – the Botanical Garden, the Georgia Southern Museum, the Center for Wildlife Education and Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center, the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Build-ing and the Performing Arts Center.

Every day, someone, somewhere in the world is touched by the work of a Georgia Southern student, alumnus, staff, or faculty member — making the reach of this University truly global. With nearly 70,000 alumni, the Eagle Nation fea-tures a strong network that continues to grow with each gradu-ating class. Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, coun-try music singer Luke Bryan, former Metlife Principal of the Year Molly Howard, business and healthcare professionals, profes-sional athletes and more are all graduates of Georgia Southern. No matter the field, the University is increasingly becoming the first choice for the next generation of leaders.

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TonyArataGrammyAward-nominatedSongwriter

DianeBaileyOwner/clothingdesignerofBaileyBoys

EricLeeBeddingfieldCountrymusicartist

LeeBergerNationalGeographicExplorerandPaleoanthropologist

LukeBryanCountrymusicartist

ThomasBryantCEOandPresidentofTempurPedicInternational(retired)

DanCathyPresidentandCOO,Chick-fil-A

MarkCollierStage/televisionactor

MichaelCurryAssociateHeadCoach,Philadelphia76ers,NBA

HughDarleyFounder/President,InternationalDesign&EntertainmentAssociation(formerWaltDisneyexecutive)

MikeDavisExecutiveDirector,UnitedStatesGolfAssociation

JerryFranklinPresidentandCEOofConnecticutPublicBroadcastingInc.

TracyHamQuarterback(former),CFL

JamesW.KennedyKennedySpaceCenterDirector(Ret.)

LeaAnneMcBrideServedasChiefSpokespersonforformerVicePresidentDickCheney

HalaModdelmogPresidentofArby’sRestaurantGroup,Inc.

EarthwindMorelandDefensiveBack(former),NFL

JodieMuddMemberProfessionalGolfers’AssociationofAmerica,ChampionsTour

AdrianPetersonRunningBack,NFL&UFL

GeneSauersMember,PGAFredStokes,Defensiveend(former),NFL

TonyTownleyCo-founder,Zaxby’sRestaurant

JohnTudorPitcher(former),MLB

DavidYoungSafety(former),NFLandCFL

NOTABLE ALUMNI

For more information, visit georgiasouthern.edu

GeorgiaSoutherncontinuestofocusonitsfutureasanationalcomprehensive institution and is adding new degree programsthatareattractinginterest fromaroundtheworld. Thisfall, theUniversitybeganofferingbachelor’sdegrees in civil,mechan-icalandelectricalengineeringprovidinganotherin-stateoptionforengineering.

Asacenter for learninganddiscovery,GeorgiaSouthernalso provides unique opportunities through its’ public outreachfacilities–theBotanicalGarden,theGeorgiaSouthernMuseum,theCenter forWildlifeEducationandLamarQBall, Jr.RaptorCenter, the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building andthePerformingArtsCenter.

Everyday,someone,somewhere in theworld is touchedby thework of aGeorgia Southern student, alumnus, staff,or facultymember—makingthereachofthisUniversity trulyglobal.Withnearly70,000alumni,theEagleNationfeaturesastrongnetworkthatcontinuestogrowwitheachgraduatingclass.Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, countrymusicsingerLukeBryan, formerMetlifePrincipalof theYearMollyHoward, business and healthcare professionals, professionalathletes andmore are all graduates ofGeorgia Southern. Nomatterthefield,theUniversityisincreasinglybecomingthefirstchoiceforthenextgenerationofleaders.



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Awayfromtheplayingfields,thecamerasandthegamedayexcitementisIronWorks,theheartofGSU’sstrengthandconditioningforall15intercollegiateteams.Here,athletesenhancetheirphysicalcapabilitiesthroughthetrainingleadershipofcertifiedcoaches,andtheendresultsareusuallydisplayedinthewincolumn. ArenovationtoIronWorksincludedtheadditionofofficesandanewentranceandinte-rior.Nearly$50,000worthofnewweightequipmentincludingmulti-squatracks,twoOlympicplatformscompletewithbumpersplatesandbars,freeweights,hammermachinesandbodyweightscalewereadded. GeorgiaSouthernHeadStrengthandConditioningCoachTomMelton,whohasthedualtitleofassistantathleticsdirector/athleticperformance,providesadirectstrengthtrainingleadershiproletotheEaglefootballprogramwhilecoordinatingandsupervisingoff-seasonandin-seasonapplicationsfortheother14GSUteams. ThankstodonationsreceivedfromformerGeorgiaSouthernfootballathletes,IronWorksisalsohometotwoVertimaxJumpTrainers.

BRANDONHOWARDAssistantStrengthandConditioningCoach

IRON WORkS

SKYLERPYLESAssistantStrengthandConditioningCoach

TOMMELTONAssistantAD/Performance


Awayfromtheplayingfields,thecamerasandthegamedayexcitementisIronWorks,theheartofGSU’sstrengthandconditioningforall15intercollegiateteams.Here,athletesenhancetheirphysicalcapabilitiesthroughthetrainingleadershipofcertifiedcoaches,andtheendresultsareusuallydisplayedinthewincolumn. ArenovationtoIronWorksincludedtheadditionofofficesandanewentranceandinte-rior.Nearly$50,000worthofnewweightequipmentincludingmulti-squatracks,twoOlympicplatformscompletewithbumpersplatesandbars,freeweights,hammermachinesandbodyweightscalewereadded. GeorgiaSouthernHeadStrengthandConditioningCoachTomMelton,whohasthedualtitleofassistantathleticsdirector/athleticperformance,providesadirectstrengthtrainingleadershiproletotheEaglefootballprogramwhilecoordinatingandsupervisingoff-seasonandin-seasonapplicationsfortheother14GSUteams. ThankstodonationsreceivedfromformerGeorgiaSouthernfootballathletes,IronWorksisalsohometotwoVertimaxJumpTrainers.

BRANDONHOWARDAssistantStrengthandConditioningCoach

IRON WORkS

SKYLERPYLESAssistantStrengthandConditioningCoach

TOMMELTONAssistantAD/Performance

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING


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GeorgiaSouthernSportsMedicineprovidesoptimalcareforstudent-athletesastheypre-pareforpracticeandcompetition.Full-timeandgraduateassistantathletictrainersworkwithallEagleteamsduringtheircompetitionseasonsandoff-seasonworkoutstopreventandrehabilitateinjuries.TheAthleticTrainingroomunderwentanimpressivere-modelingphasewithinitsHannerFieldhouselocationandfeaturesstate-of-the-artequipmentforthetreatmentandreha-bilitationofinjuries.Thefacilityincorporatesthelatestadvancesandresourcesinsportsmedicineasstaffconstantlyresearchtechnologytobenefitthestudent-athlete.Acompletehydra-therapyareaandalargecollectionofstudent-athletetreatmentstationsarehousedinthetrainingarea.Aseparaterehabilitationroomprovidesspecializedcareforsessionsspecifictothetreatmentofinjuriesandforpost-surgeryrecovery.

PartneringwithoneofthetopathleticstrainingprogramsinthenationatGeorgiaSouth-ern,student-athletesreceiveexcellentcareandattentionbothonthefieldandoff.

SPORTS MEDICINE

BRANDYPETTYCLOUSEDirectorof

SportsMedicine

ROBBIEJACKSONHeadFootballAthleticTrainer

JUSTINMATLAGEAssistant

AthleticTrainer

JOHNERWINAssistant

AthleticTrainer

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GeorgiaSouthernSportsMedicineprovidesoptimalcareforstudent-athletesastheypre-pareforpracticeandcompetition.Full-timeandgraduateassistantathletictrainersworkwithallEagleteamsduringtheircompetitionseasonsandoff-seasonworkoutstopreventandrehabilitateinjuries.

TheAthleticTrainingroomunderwentanimpressivere-modelingphasewithinitsHannerFieldhouselocationandfeaturesstate-of-the-artequipmentforthetreatmentandreha-bilitationofinjuries.Thefacilityincorporatesthelatestadvancesandresourcesinsportsmedicineasstaffconstantlyresearchtechnologytobenefitthestudent-athlete.Acompletehydra-therapyareaandalargecollectionofstudent-athletetreatmentstationsarehousedinthetrainingarea.Aseparaterehabilitationroomprovidesspecializedcareforsessionsspecifictothetreatmentofinjuriesandforpost-surgeryrecovery.

PartneringwithoneofthetopathleticstrainingprogramsinthenationatGeorgiaSouth-ern,student-athletesreceiveexcellentcareandattentionbothonthefieldandoff.

SPORTS MEDICINE

BRANDYPETTYCLOUSEDirectorof

SportsMedicine

ROBBIEJACKSONHeadFootballAthleticTrainer

JUSTINMATLAGEAssistant

AthleticTrainer

JOHNERWINAssistant

AthleticTrainer

SPORTS MEDICINE




ConeHall is the home to theAcademic EnhancementCenter in theOffice ofStudent-AthleteServices.Theformermid-centuryresidencehallwascompletelyrefurbishedtoprovideindividualandgroupstudyareas,acomputerlab,meetingroomsfortutorialwork,alectureroom,conferenceroomandofficesforsupportstaff.

TheDivision provides academic services for all 15 Eagle teams.TenGeorgiaSouthern sport programs improved their multi-year Academic Progress Rate(APR) scores for the most recent reporting period (2009-2010). Two squadsearnedperfectsingle-yearscoresof1000aswell.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

KEITHROUGHTONAssociateAD/Academics

&Compliance

MATTLOMBARDIAcademicAdvisor

LAURENDELUCAAcademicAdvisor

DARYLEVANSAcademicAdvisor

JESSICACALLIHANLearningSpecialist

TOMVANLANDINGHAMTutorCoordinator


ConeHall is the home to theAcademic EnhancementCenter in theOffice ofStudent-AthleteServices.Theformermid-centuryresidencehallwascompletelyrefurbishedtoprovideindividualandgroupstudyareas,acomputerlab,meetingroomsfortutorialwork,alectureroom,conferenceroomandofficesforsupportstaff.

TheDivision provides academic services for all 15 Eagle teams.TenGeorgiaSouthern sport programs improved their multi-year Academic Progress Rate(APR) scores for the most recent reporting period (2009-2010). Two squadsearnedperfectsingle-yearscoresof1000aswell.


KEITHROUGHTONAssociateAD/Academics

&Compliance

MATTLOMBARDIAcademicAdvisor

LAURENDELUCAAcademicAdvisor

DARYLEVANSAcademicAdvisor

JESSICACALLIHANLearningSpecialist

TOMVANLANDINGHAMTutorCoordinator




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(Area Code 912, Prefix 478) GENERAL MAILING ADDRESS: Department of Athletics, Post Office Box 8082, Statesboro, Georgia 30460

Ashkouti, Chris (Football Operations)........................................... 5522

Baker, Justin (New Media)............................................................ 8552Baker, Sam (Athletics Director) .................................................... 5047Beaubien, David (Eagle Fund Director) ........................................ 1109Beene, Cathy (Associate AD/SWA) .............................................. 5047Beirne, Liz (Softball Assistant Coach) .......................................... 0983Bevillard, Caroline (Athletic Foundation) ...................................... 7752Blair, Chris (Broadcasting) ............................................................ 8553Blythe, Jeff (Associate AD/Business Manager) ............................ 7803Bonner, Amy (Head Women’s Tennis Coach)............................... 0887Brannen, Brittany (Compliance) ................................................... 7291Brinson, Shayne (Administrative Assistant) .................................. 5376Bryant, Kathryn (Athletic Foundation)........................................... 5520

Cabral, Victor (Assistant Football Coach) ..................................... 5522Callaway, April (Student-Athlete Services Secretary) ................... 0746Callihan, Chad (Head Volleyball Coach) ...................................... 1502Callihan, Jessica (Learning Specialist) ........................................ 2384Capko, Chris (Assistant Basketball Coach) .................................. 5834Carter, Rose (Assistant AD / New Media)..................................... 5288Carter, Stewart (Equipment Manager) .......................................... 5970Christie, Ian (Facilities / Baseball & Softball) ................................ 5185Collins, Carter (Golf Assistant Coach) ...................................852-3771Cox, Brandon (Game Operations) ................................................ 0295Clouse, Brandy Petty (Director of Sports Medicine) ..................... 7581Cram, Rusty (Head Women’s Basketball Coach) ......................... 0568Curtis, Jack (Assistant Football Coach)........................................ 5522

Davis, Brent (Assistant Football Coach) ....................................... 5522Days-Bryan, Regina (Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach) ....... 5861DeLuca, Lauren ............................................................................ 0567Doyle, Glenese ............................................................................. 0295

Erwin, John (Assistant Athletic Trainer) Evans, Daryl................... 7582Evans, Daryl (Academic Advisor) ................................................. 2392Evans, Mary Perry (Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach ......... 5849

Fort, Rachel (Assistant Equipment Manager)............................... 2424Freakley, Ben (Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach) ........................... 7842

Geyerman, Dr. Chris (Faculty Athletic Representative) ................ 5838Giambra, David (Assistant Coach / Diving) .................................. 1474Gilham, Barrett (Athletic Media Relations Director) ...................... 5448Gilliland, Brett (Assistant Football Coach) .................................... 5524Gregory, C. Ray (Assistant Football Coach) ................................. 5604Green, B.J. (Baseball Assistant Coach) ....................................... 1331

Hammock, Matthew (Video Coordinator) ..................................... 1955Heidt, Joshua (Facilities / Paulson) .......................................681-5412Henderson, AJ (Assistant Media Relations Director).................... 5071Hennon, Rodney (Head Baseball Coach) .................................... 7360

Hook, Frank (Athletic Foundation) ................................................ 0160Howard, Brandon (Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach) ..... 5965Hunter, Gordon (Athletic Foundation) ........................................... 5520

Jackson, Robbie (Head Football Athletic Trainer) ........................ 5053Jones, Charlie (Media Relations Assistant) .................................. 5288

Kellogg, Nate (Head Swimming Coach) ....................................... 1474Kennedy, Kevin (Head Men’s Soccer Coach) .............................. 1204Kingery, Lisa (Football Administrative Asst.) ................................. 5522Krach, Amy (Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach) .................... 1486

Lombardi, Matt (Academic Advisor).............................................. 5965

Matlage, Justin (Assistant Athletic Trainer)................................... 5509Mays, Larry (Head Golf Coach) .............................................852-3769Melton, Tom (Assistant AD/Strength and Conditioning) ................ 0296Mincey, Marlo (Head Cross Country / Track & Field Coach ......... 0784Mitjans, Jr., Orlando (Assistant Football Coach/Cornerbacks) .............Monken, Jeff (Head Football Coach) ............................................ 5522Mulherin, John (President, Athletic Foundation) ........................... 5520Munkasy, Dr. Barry (Head Cheerleading Coach) ......................... 0985

Parker, Dee (Southern Boosters Donor Records) ........................ 7752Podell, Erik (Director of Men’s Basketball Operations) ................. 1425Poskey, Crystal (Volleyball Assistant Coach) ............................... 5453Pyles, Skyler (Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach) ........... 7593

Quinn, Shawn (Assistant Football Coach) .................................... 5986

Randolph, Lindsey (Atlanta Regional Development) ... (404) 989-3025Ramfjord, John (Ticket Manager) ................................................. 9467Roughton, Keith (Associate AD/Academics and Compliance) ..... 0746

Sean Saturnio (Football Director of Player Personnel)................. 5522Scott, Jr., John (Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Line) .......... 1559Seward, Lamont (Assistant Football Coach/Wide Receivers) ...... 0491Sherman, Joe (Marketing Assistant)............................................. 1500Smith, Annie (Head Softball Coach) ............................................. 1501Smith, Steve (Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach) ........................ 2326

Taylor, Matthew (Marketing Director) ............................................ 5377Tidick, Mike (Baseball Assistant Coach) ....................................... 5188

VanLandingham, Lanell (Administrative Secretary) ...................... 5047VanLandingham, Tom (Tutor Coordinator) ................................... 0746

Ware, Mitch (Assistant Football Coach/Quarterbacks/B-Backs) .. 5694Williams, Pershin (Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach) ................. 5328Wilhoite, Arnie (Facilities Director for Hanner Complex) .............. 5882Wilhoite, Wes (Assistant Equipment Manager) ............................ 2424

Young, Charlton (Head Men’s Basketball Coach) ........................ 5327

Zieziula, Nick (Head Men’s Tennis Coach) ................................... 7067

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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY


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CHRIS ASHKOUTIDirector of Football Operations

JUSTIN BAKERNew Media Assistant

DAVID BEAUBIENExecutive Director of the Eagle Fund

CATHY BEENEAssociate AD/Senior Women’s Administrator

CAROLINE BEVILLARDEagle Fund Program Coordinator

CHRIS BLAIRDirector of Broadcasting

JEFF BLYTHEAssociate AD/Business Operations

BRITTANY BRANNENAssistant Compliance Director

SHAYNE BRINSONAdministrative Assistant

KATHRYN BRYANTOffice Manager Athletic Foundation

APRIL CALLAWAYAdministrative Assistant Student Athlete Services

JESSICA CALLIHANLearning Specialist

STEWART CARTERHead Equipment Manager

ROSE CARTERAssistant AD/New Media

IAN CHRISTIETurf Manager

BRANDY CLOUSEDirector of Sports Medicine

BRANDON COxDirector of Athletic Operations

TODD DEALPublic Address Announcer

LAUREN DELUCAAcademic Advisor

GLENESE DOYLEAthletic Custodian

KRIS DRAPERMarketing Assistant

JOHN ERWINAssistant Athletic Trainer

DARYL EVANSAcademic Advisor

RACHEL FORTAssistant Equipment Manager

CHRIS GEYERMANFaculty Athletic Representative

BARRETT GILHAM Interim Director Media Relations

MATTHEW HAMMOCKVideo Operations Manager

JOSH HEIDTTurf Manager

AJ HENDERSONAssistant Director Media Relations

FRANK HOOKDirector of Donor Relations Athletic Foundation

BRANDON HOWARDAssistant Director Athletic Performance

GORDON HUNTEREagle Fund Special Projects Coordinator

ROGER INMANAthletic Facility Consultant

ROBBIE JACKSONHead Football Athletic Trainer

CHARLIE JONESMedia Relations Assistant

KASSI KELLYAssistant Athletic Trainer

LISA HOGAN KINGERYAdministrative Assistant Football

KASSI LEEFootball Office Assistant

MATTHEW LOMBARDIAcademic Advisor

JUSTIN MATLAGE Assistant Athletic Trainer

JOHN MULHERINPresident Athletic Foundation

BARRY MUNKASYCheerleading Coach

LINDSEY O’CONNORFootball Office Assistant

DEE PARKERRecords Manager Athletic Foundation

SKYLER PYLESAssistant Director Athletic Performance

JOHN RAMFJORD Ticket Manager

LINDSEY RANDOLPHAtlanta Regional Development Director

KEITH ROUGHTONAssociate AD/NCAA Compliance & Student-Athlete Services

SEAN SATURNIODirector of Player Personnel

JOE SHERMANAssistant Director Athletics Marketing

MATTHEW TAYLORDirector of Athletics Marketing

JOE TURNERSpecial Assistant to Recruiting Coordinator

LANELL VANLANDINGHAMAdministrative Asst. to Athletic Director

TOM VANLANDINGHAMTutor Coordinator

BROOKE WETHERINGTONMarketing Assistant

ARNIE WILHOITEFacilities Manager Hanner Fieldhouse

WES WILHOITEAssistant Equipment Manager

ATHLETICS STAFF

ATHLETICS STAFF


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GEORGIA SOUTHERN COACHES

AMY BONNER Women’s Tennis

CHAD CALLIHANVolleyball

RUSTY CRAM Women’s Basketball

RODNEY HENNONBaseball

NATE KELLOGGSwimming & Diving

KEVIN KENNEDY Men’s Soccer

LARRY MAYSGolf

MARLO MINCEY Cross Country Track & Field

JEFF MONKEN Football

ANNIE SMITH Softball

LINDSEY VANDERSPIEGEL Women’s Soccer

CHARLTON YOUNG Men’s Basketball

NICK ZIEZIULAMen’s Tennis

GEORGIA SOUTEHRN COACHES



TO THE MEDIA We hope you will find this publication

useful while covering Georgia Southern’s Men’s Basketball team. If you cannot find the information you need in this book, please do not hesitate to call Athletics Media Relations at (912) 478-5071.

Additional requests by accredited media representatives for items such as feature mate-rials and photos and video should be directed to our office.

We urge all media members to take a mo-ment and read the guidelines which will aid you in covering Georgia Southern Men’s Bas-ketball.

PRESS FACILITIES AT HANNER FIELDHOUSEHanner Fieldhouse is equipped with a

press deck located at midcourt behind the team benches with space for both print and radio networks. The area is has both wired and wireless internet as well as telephone lines. Members of the media requiring wireless in-ternet can contact GSU Athletics Media Rela-tions for connection information.

Radio Network – The originating station for each team’s network is provided up to three seats from which to broadcast. The visit-ing team’s position is on the right side of the deck when looking at the court. Telephone lines are provided in the visitor’s radio area on a reciprocal basis. Otherwise, a fee of $100 will be charged. For your assistance and the enhancement of your broadcast, a statistical monitors will be available in each radio area.

Television – Should there be television coverage of a game, a courtside table will be provided to the originating network. Contact the athletics media relations office for details. All telecasts must have the approval of GSU Athletics Director Sam Baker.

On Court – Georgia Southern strictly fol-lows NCAA rules regarding media representa-tives on the court. Photographers are required to display their credentials at all times and re-main behind the restraining line furthest away from the court behind each basket. Photogra-phers must observe all instructions from game officials.

CREDENTIALS All members of the media covering

the game must request credentials from AJ Henderson. All requests should be made via e-mail, fax or letter on company letterhead. Individuals not assigned to the game will not be granted press credentials. No one under the age of 16 will be permitted in the working area of Hanner Fieldhouse or on the court at any time, regardless of affiliation.

PRESS WILL CALL Game credentials not mailed can be

picked up at the player will-call window locat-ed at the main entrance to Hanner Fieldhouse. Complimentary tickets which have been re-quested by the media may be picked up at the same window.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS A limited number of complimentary tick-

ets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Credentialed media members should contact the Athletics Media Relations Office at least two days in advance of the game to re-quest tickets.

PARKING Parking is at a premium at Hanner Field-

hosue and as a result, spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking passes will be distributed by the Athletics Media Rela-tions Office upon request.

PRESS BOX SERVICES Updated statistics, flip cards, game notes

and media guides will be available on the press deck to credentialed media. Georgia Southern game notes will be posted prior to each game on GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com in the game preview story. Postgame statistics will be available to members of the media fol-lowing the game during the interview period and emailed out following the contest. Food and beverages will be provided before games for media on the press deck along with bever-ages (soft drinks, water, Powerade) through-out the contest.

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TO THE MEDIA We hope you will find this publication useful while covering Georgia Southern’s Football team. If you cannot find the information you need in this book, please do not hesitate to call Athletics Media Relations at (912) 478-5239. Additional requests by accredited media representatives for items such as feature materials and photos and video should be directed to our office. We urge all media members to take a moment and read the guidelines which will aid you in covering Georgia Southern football.

PRESS BOXEntrance – The entrance to the Georgia

Southern press box is located at the back of the box midway across the south stands. There is no elevator to the press box. Steps are located on either end of the press box. Levels – The press box is a two-tier facility. To reach the second level, you must enter the first level and use the stairs located in the middle of the writers’ area. Level 1 – This area is reserved for print media and statistics personnel with separate booths for radio networks, coaches and television announcers. The athletics media relations office provides wireless internet access and Ethernet lines on a first-come, first-serve basis. Radio Network – The originating station for each team’s network is provided a spacious booth from which to broadcast. Two phone lines are provided in the visitor’s radio booth on a reciprocal basis. Otherwise, a fee of $100 will be charged. For your assistance and the enhancement of your broadcast, statistical monitors will be available in each radio booth Television – Should there be television coverage of a game, a broadcast booth will be provided to the originating network. Contact the athletics media relations office for details. All telecasts must have the approval of GSU Athletics Director Sam Baker. Coaches Booth – Each of the coaching staffs has one booth designated for its use. The booth can seat four people comfortably. For information on headsets, contact facility manager Roger Inman at (912) 681-5412 or equipment manager Stewart Carter at (912) 478-5970. Level 2 – This is the photo deck level and serves as the filming area for all television and team video crews. Priority is given to film crews and stations that cover Georgia Southern and the opposing team on a regular basis.

Mailing Address (standard)Athletics Media Relations OfficeP.O. Box 8085Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA 30460

Mailing Address (overnight)Athletics Media Relations OfficeHanner Fieldhouse, Suites 1307-1312Herty DriveGeorgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA 30460

Sideline – Georgia Southern strictly follows NCAA rules regarding media representatives on the sidelines. Photographers are not permitted to shoot between the 25-yard lines and must display their credentials at all times. In addition to credentials, all photographers (still/video) will be issued adhesive armbands on the field which will allow easy identification. Media staffing the contest will not be allowed in the team areas for any reason. Representatives from the GSU Athletics Media Relations Office will be responsible for sideline control.

CREDENTIALS Press Box – All members of the media covering the game must request credentials from Barrett Gilham. All requests should be made invia e-mail, fax or letter on company letterhead. Individuals not assigned to the game will not be granted press credentials. No one under the age of 16 will be permitted in the working area of the pressbox (or on the sideline) at any time, regardless of affiliation. Sidelines – Follow the same procedure as used in requesting press box credentials. Armbands will be issued prior to the game on the field.

PRESS WILL CALL Game credentials not mailed can be picked up at the press will-call window. Complimentary tickets which have been requested by the media may be picked up at the same window. If you are covering the Eagles, need parking and your credentials aren’t mailed, you must pick them up at the GSU Police Station, which is located on Forest Drive off U.S. Highway 301.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS A limited number of complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Credentialed media members should contact the Athletics Media Relations Office by Tuesday to request tickets.

PARKING Press parking is at a premium at Paulson Stadium and as a result, spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Press parking is located in the preferred parking lot southwest of the press box. Press parking in undesignated spaces will be towed at the owner’s expense. TV crews may park inside the stadium compound with prior approval.

PRESS BOX SERVICES Statistics, weekly fact sheets, game-day update notes, flip cards and game programs will be distributed in the press box prior to game time. Play-by-play, complete quarter, halftime and final game statistics, defensive statistics, drive charts, notes and quotes will be available shortly after the conclusion of the game. A catered meal and beverages will be available before the game in Level 1 and can be picked up with the proper credentials. Beverage (soft drinks, water) service will continue throughout the contest.

POST-GAME INTERVIEWS At the conclusion of each home contest, all Georgia Southern interviews are conducted inside the Bishop Field House. Once the student-athlete portion of the press conference is over, they are off-limits and will be directed back to the Parrish Football Center. Head Coach Jeff Monken will address the media following the players departure. If the visiting SID doesn’t open his/her dressing room to the press, he/she is encouraged to make requested players and coaches available in the the courtyard.

COACH MONKEN INTERVIEWS Media members wishing to interview Coach Jeff Monken must contact Athletics Media Relations Director Barrett Gilham.

STUDENT-ATHLETE INTERVIEWS All student-athlete interviews must be coordinated through the athletics media relations office at least one day in advance. Student-athlete interviews will take place after practice Monday through Wednesday. No interviews are allowed on Fridays. For reporters unable to staff a practice session, student-athlete phone interviews can be arranged by contacting the GSU Athletics Media Relations Office.

PRACTICE COVERAGE All Georgia Southern practices are open to the press unless specifically noted. Coach Monken and members of his staff will meet with media following practice at the football practice field. The Athletics Media Relations Director will assist in gathering requested players for interviews at the Eagle practice facilities on a daily basis.

MEDIA RELATIONS & FOOTBALL OFFICES The Athletics Media Relations Office is located in the lower level of the western end of Hanner Fieldhouse (office suites 1307-1312). All football coaching staff offices are located in the Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Football Center on campus, just north of Hanner Fieldhouse adjacent to Fair Road.

Barrett Gilham Athletics Media

Relations Director

MEDIA GUIDELINES

ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONSOffice Phone: (912) 478-5239FAX: (912) 478-0046

TWITTERTwitter .....................@GSAthleticsTwitter Scores ........... @GSScores

FACEBOOKFacebook.com/GSAthletics

GOOGLE+gplus.to/GSAthletics

AJ Henderson Assistant Director

Charlie Jones Media Relations

Assistant

POST-GAME INTERVIEWS At the conclusion of each home contest,

all Georgia Southern interviews will be con-ducted on the floor of Hanner Fieldhouse un-less otherwise specified. Coach Young and se-lected student-athletes will be available to the Georgia Southern Radio Network first. Once those commitments are satisfied, interviews will be conducted with media.

Interviews with visiting coaches and stu-dent-athletes will be conducted upon request by speaking with the visiting SID.

COACH YOUNG INTERVIEWS Media members wishing to interview

Coach Charlton “C.Y.” Young must contact As-sistant Athletics Media Relations Director AJ Henderson.

STUDENT-ATHLETE INTERVIEWS All student-athlete interviews must be

coordinated through the athletics media rela-tions office at least one day in advance. Stu-dent Athleteinterviews will take place after practice when possible. For reporters unable to staff a prac-tice session, student-athlete phone interviews can be arranged by contacting the GSU Athlet-ics Media Relations Office.

PRACTICE COVERAGE All Georgia Southern practices are open

to the press unless specifically noted. Please contact the Assistant Athletics Media Rela-tions Director AJ Henderson if you plan to at-tend practice.

MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE The Athletics Media Relations Office is lo-

cated in the lower level of the western end of Hanner Fieldhouse (office suites 1307-1312). For complete directions, please call 912-478-5071

MEDIA GUIDELINES

MEDIA GUIDELINES



COVERING THE EAGLES

GEORGIA SOUTHERN RADIO NETWORK

CHRIS BLAIRDIRECTOR OF NETWORK OPERATIONS / PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER Chris Blair is in his sixth year as the play-by-play voice of Eagle Athletics. With a resume that covers virtually all aspects of broadcasting, with broadcast management and marketing positions in Greenville and Columbia, S.C. Blair grew up inside a radio stations nd began working at age 14 for his father, also a long-time broadcaster. His college broadcast experience includes work for the Clemson Tigers Sports Network and Lander University. He joined Georgia Southern Athletics in the summer for 2011 as Director of Broadcasting. Blair also handles affiliate relations and overall sound presentation of GSU Athletics. For the 2011-12 sports seasons, Blair hosts the weekly radio shows for Coach Jeff Monken and Coach Charlton Young as well as the weekly television show “Inside Georgia Southern Basketball” with Coach Charlton Young. Chris is married to the former Amber Anders and they have one son, Crafton Chrisopher.

Fans can catch all the action of Georgia Southern Basketball on the Georgia Southern Radio Network. The Flagship of the network is WBMX “The Boomer” 103.7 FM which services Metter, Statesboro and Swainsboro. All games are also simulcast on Eagle Vision at GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com. Pregame coverage starts 30 minutes prior to tip-off. Chris Blair and former Georgia Southern Head Coach Frank Kerns will call the action which includes postgame comments from Coach Young and selected student-athletes.

FRANK KERNSBASKETBALL COLOR ANALYST Frank Kerns returns to the broadcast booth for the 2011-12 season. Kerns will provide expert analysis of Georgia Southern Basketball. Kerns coached 13 seasons for the Eagles including Georgia Southern’s last NCAA Tournament run in 1992. He scored a 244-132 and owns the best winning percentage (.650) among Georgia Southern coaches in the Division I Era.

QUICK FACTSGENERAL INFORMATION School ....................... Georgia Southern UniversityLocation ..............................................Statesboro, Ga.Founded .......................................December 1, 1906Enrollment ..........................................................19,691Nickname ............................................................ EaglesColors ............................................ Navy Blue & WhiteHome Arena ................Hanner Fieldhouse (4,358)Conference.................................................... SouthernPresident ........................................ Dr. Brooks A. Keel...................................................... Augusta State, 1978Athletics Director ......................................Sam Baker................................................... James Madison, 1974Senior Woman Administrator ..........Cathy Beene......................................................................Lamar, 1973Faculty Athletics Rep. ............ Dr. Chris GeyermanAthletics Department Phone ........ 912-478-5047Ticket Office Phone ........................... 912-478-9467

HISTORY First Year of Basketball .................................1926-27First Year of Division I ...................................1971-72All-time Record ........................................... 1,119-866SoCon Record .................................................123-172SoCon Championships ........3 (2002, 2004, 2006)SoCon Tournament Championships ....................0NCAA Appearances ..............3 (1983, 1987, 1992)NIT Appearances ....................3 (1988, 1989, 2006)

TEAM INFORMATION 2010-11 Record ..................................................... 5-272010-11 SoCon Record ....................................... 1-172010-11 SoCon Finish .............................. 6th SouthStarters Returning/Lost ........................................ 4/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost............................ 7/4Newcomers ....................................................................7

COACHING STAFF Head Coach ...........................Charlton “C.Y.” Young.............................................. Georgia Southern, 1994Career Record ......................................................14-50Record at GSU ......................................................SameAssistant Coach ...................................... Steve Smith........................................................................Allen, 2002Assistant Coach ..............................Pershin Williams....................................................... North Florida, 2005Assistant Coach ...................................... Chris Capko....................................................... South Florida, 2006Director of Basketball Operations ...... Erik Podell...........................................................Northwood, 2007Basketball Office Phone .................. 912-478-1425Basketball Athletic Trainer ....................John Erwin...................................................Texas-Arlington, 2007Basketball Strength Coach .......Brandon Howard........................................................ East Carolina, 2005



YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

0 • BEN DRAYTON III5-10 • G • Sr. • St. Marys, Ga.

5 • JELANI HEWITT6-2 • G • So. • Oakland Park, Fla.

25 • TYRONE BROWN6-8 • F • Fr. • Millen, Ga.

CHARLTON “C.Y.” YOUNGHEAD COACH

1 • JESSIE PERNELL6-1 • G • Fr. • N. Augusta, S.C.

10 • MARVIN BAYNHAM6-6 • F • So. • Miami, Fla.

32 • CAMERON BASKERVILLE6-7 • F • Jr. • Marietta, Ga.

STEVE SMITHASSISTANT COACH

2 • SAM MIKE6-6 • F • So. • Decatur, Ga.

11 • TRÉ BUSSEY6-2 • G • So. • Lithia Springs, Ga.

34 • KAMERON DUNNICAN6-8 • C • Fr. • Sumter, S.C.

PERSHIN WILLIAMSASSISTANT COACH

3 • ERIC FERGUSON6-7 • F • So. • Statesboro, Ga.

12 • JOE GOYDISH II5-10 • G • Fr. • Marietta, Ga.

50 • WILLIE POWERS III6-2 • G • Sr. • Gainesville, Fla.

CHRIS CAPKOASSISTANT COACH

4 • TRACY HAM JR.5-8 • G • Fr. • McDonough, Ga.

24 • CHAD WADDELL6-1 • G • Fr. • Evans, Ga.

ERIK PODELLDIR. OF BASKETBALL OPS.

PHOTO ROSTER

13 • EDWIN HARVEY6-2 • G • Fr. • Statesboro, Ga.

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