Freshman • Offensive Lineman
6-2 • 250
Charleston, Miss. • North Delta School
Clarksdale, Miss. • Rosa Fort HS High School: Played for head coaches Terry Smith and McKinley Scott at Rosa Fort HS... team finished 7-4 and advanced to Class 4A state playoffs in his senior year...named to the Class 4A All-State Second Team and the Class 4A District 2 team in his senior season. Personal: Son of Odessa and Rich Saffold...has a younger brother, Anfrenee (18)...plans to major in criminal justice...born June 3, 1992.
Sophomore (TR) • Running Back 5-9 • 170
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Charleston, Miss. • Coahoma CC
Olive Branch, Miss. • Olive Branch HS High School: Played for head coach Scott Samsel at Olive Branch HS...team went 8-5 and advanced to the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs his senior campaign...named team captain in his senior year. Personal: Son of Verna Sesson...his cousin, Kadeem Cole is also playing football for the Rangers this season...born Dec. 18, 1992.
Sophomore • Defensive Back
Freshman • Punter/Kicker 5-9 • 150
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Southaven, Miss. • Southaven HS
2008: Played in all 10 games on the year, starting in nine at wide receiver...caught 20 passes for 136 yards and two scores...caught TD passes against Holmes and Northeast in back-to-back Northwest wins...longest reception of the year went for 17 yards...also returned one kick for three yards. High School: Played multiple positions for head coach Chris Purnell at DeSoto Central HS...named to the 2007 Class 5A Region 1 All-District Team as a senior...also team captain and an all-county nod...named Best of the Preps...played in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game...received team recognition for best overall receiver and defensive back. Personal: Son of Troy Sims...has two children, Trinity (1) and Tyson, Jr. (2 months)... majoring in health and physical education...born July 28, 1990.
Gm 10
Rec 20
Yards 136
Avg 6.8
TD 2
Long 17
Avg/G 13.6
2011 RANGER FOOTBALL
SUPPORT
Sims’ Career Receiving Stats Year 2008
HISTORY
High School: Played both football and soccer at Southaven HS...helped head coach Ed Rich and the Chargers reach the first round of the state playoffs his senior season...also played soccer for head coach Scotty Smith, recording the most assists. Personal: Son of Libby and Joseph Robbins...has three siblings, Joey (23) and Meagan (20), who each played junior college soccer, and Ryan...nickname is “Money Mike”...major is undeclared...born July 19, 1992 in Islip, N.Y.
Southaven, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS
NEXT OUTLOOK LEVEL
Michael Robbins
6-0 • 200
RECORDS
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Tyson Sims Sr.
2010 RECAP
2010 (at Coahoma): Played his freshman season for MACJC north division foe Coahoma and head coach Freeman Horton. High School: Played for head coach Tony Vance at Charleston HS...helped the Tigers to an 8-3 record his senior year...also played baseball and basketball. Personal: Son of Bessie West and Larry Jenkins...has a twin brother, Larry (21), and older brother, Domoneak (23)...majoring in secondary education...born April 25, 1990.
6-1 • 300
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COACHES
Jerry Richardson
Freshman • Defensive Lineman
PLAYERS
Stephen Saulsberry
PREVIEW
High School: Played for head coach Dan Werner at North Delta School...team went 8-1 during the regular season and finished as MAIS North State runner-ups...named an alldistrict offensive and defensive lineman and earned first team all-state honors as a senior... participated in the MAIS and the Mississippi-Louisiana All-Star Games as a senior...named most valuable lineman and team captain in his senior season...also recorded 13 tackles in a game vs. Leake Academy...off the field, a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Son of Ann and Eddie Reynolds...has two siblings, Jimmy (26) and Leanna (20)...nickname is “Stump”...also recruited by East Central, Belmont and Belhaven before choosing Northwest...majoring in biology...born March 10, 1993.
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Freshman • Defensive Lineman
OPPONENTS
6-2 • 310
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Jayson Saffold
INTRO
Will Reynolds
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