Benedict Football 2012 Media Guide

BC Football 2012 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT Benedict College will provide a high-quality educational experience for its student-athletes through successful competition in intercollegiate athletics in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and intramural activities on campus, while simultaneously maintaining and enhancing the academic profile and achievements of the student-athletes and contributing significantly to the successful marketing of the college.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT The Athletic Department fully embraces Benedict College’s mission and enacts its policies, procedures, and initiatives with both the letter and the spirit of that purpose.

The administration and staff of the Athletic Department espouses a student-centered philosophy, which ranks academic achievement as the number one priority for its athletes. Toward this end, the department is committed to providing a comprehensive intercollegiate athletic program for men and women, which promotes the academic, physical, social, psychological, and total development of the student-athlete. Further, the department is committed to working collaboratively with other constituents of the college to ensure the production of competent, contributing graduates who are capable of making the transition from university life into the workplace and today’s multicultural society.

Embodied within this mission statement is the concept of an effective athletic program which values success in competition, in the academic and personal development of student-athletes, and in maintaining full compliance with the rules of the college, the NCAA, SIAC, and Title IX.

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Benedict Mission, Vision Statement................... IFC Table of Contents...................................................1 Quick Facts............................................................2 Media Information..................................................3 Coach James Woody......................................... 4-5 Assistant Coaches.............................................. 6-9 Season Preview.............................................. 10-11 Team Photo.................................................... 12-13 Roster............................................................ 14-15 Depth Chart..........................................................16 Player Profiles................................................ 17-35 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium................................36 2012 Opponents............................................ 37-38 2011 Game Recaps........................................ 39-48 2011 Statistics............................................... 49-51 Benedict College............................................ 52-54 Benedict President Dr. David H. Swinton....... 55-56 Director of Athletics Willie Washington................57 Benedict Staff.......................................................58 SIAC.....................................................................59 All-Time Scores.............................................. 60-65 NCAA............................................................. 66-70 Sponsors....................................................... 71-80 Pepsi.................................................................. IBC 2012 Schedule.................................................... BC

Credits The 2012 Benedict College Football Media Guide is published by the Benedict College Athletic Media Relations Office, Dennis Switzer, Sports Information Director.

Written, compiled and edited by: Dennis Switzer. Special thanks to head football coach James Woody and his football coaching staff with their assistance with this publication.

Photographs by Bennie Brown, Floyd

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Ingram, Willis Glassgow (WG Sportsphotos) and Oscar Daniel.

Cover design by Dennis Switzer. Pictured: Head football coach James Woody, wide receiver Mujahid Assad, running back Tyquan Bazemore, defensive lineman Dyrell Porcha, and defensive back Martin Epps.

This media guide is published in digital format only. No paper copies are available.

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Quick Facts Information School:........................................................ Benedict College Location:......................................................1600 Harden St. ............................................................. Columbia, SC 29204 Founded:........................................................................1870 Enrollment:...................................................................3,100 Nickname:.............................................. Tigers / Lady Tigers School Colors:............................................. Purple and Gold Stadium:...........................................Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Capacity:.....................................................................11,026 Affiliation:.....................................................NCAA Division II Conference:...... Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference President:..............................................Dr. David H. Swinton Director of Athletics:................................. Willie Washington Athletic Dept. Phone:......................................803-705-4784 Ticket Office Phone:........................................803-705-4501 School website:........................................ www.benedict.edu Athletic website.............................. www.benedicttigers.com

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Sports Information Director........................... Dennis Switzer Email:................................................ switzerd@benedict.edu Office Phone:..................................................803-705-4346 Assistant SID.................................................................. TBA

Statistical Leaders Rushing: Tyquan Bazemore (43 carries, 220 yds, 2TDs) Receiving: Emmanuel Houston (28 receptions, 379 yds, 6TDs Passing: Harlon Samuels (10-38-205 yds, 3TDs, 2 Int) Tackles: Justin Shaw (49 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 Sacks) Interceptions: Martin Epps (2)

Team 2011 Record..............................................................................2-8 SIAC Record / Finish..........................................1-6 / 3rd East Div. Base Offense...................................................................... Multiple Base Defense.............................................................................4-3 Starters Returning / Lost........................................................ 18/15 Offensive Starters Returning......................................................... 6 Defensive Starters Returning........................................................ 8 Special Teams Starters Returning................................................. 4 Lettermen Returning................................................................... 36

Coaching Staff James Woody (Central State, 1986)............................ Head Coach Record at Benedict (years)................................................... 1-5 (1) Career Record (years).......................................................... 1-5 (1) Terry Beauford (Florida A&M, 1991)......Associate Head Coach, OL Maurice Johnson (Florida A&M, 1999)......... Def. Coordinator, LBs Nic McKissic-Luke (Alabama A&M, 2006).............. Running Backs Mike Wallace (Savannah State, 1991)....................Defensive Backs Mike Fanoga (UTEP, 1986)...................................... Defensive Line Jonathan Pry (East Stroudsburg, 2003)..................... Quarterbacks Antwan Nicholas (Edward Waters, 2006)...............Defensive Backs James Graf (BYU-Hawai’i, )....................................Wide Receivers Michael Grant (Fort Valley St., 1996).....Dir. of Football Operations Jamaal Henry.....................................................Graduate Assistant

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2011 Results Date Opponent Sept. 3 Virginia Union Sept. 10 at Bowie State Sept. 17 Shaw Sept. 22 Fort Valley State * Oct. 1 vs. Miles * Oct. 8 at Stillman * Oct. 15 Clark Atlanta * Oct. 22 at Morehouse * Oct. 29 at Albany State * Nov. 5 Lane * * SIAC

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Score 0-27 14-31 23-17 23-40 14-20 0-44 10-7 31-37 13-37 13-19

2012 Schedule Date Opponent Location Sept. 1 at Virginia Union Richmond, Va. Sept. 6 Bowie State Columbia, S.C. Sept. 15 Virginia State Columbia, S.C. Sept. 22 at Fort Valley State * Fort Valley, Ga. Sept. 29 at Miles * Birmingham, Ala. Oct. 6 Stillman * Columbia, S.C. Oct. 13 at Clark Atlanta * Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 20 Morehouse * Columbia, S.C. Oct. 27 vs. Albany State * Augusta, Ga. Nov. 3 at Lane * Jackson, Tenn. * SIAC

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mEDIA Information Benedict College welcomes and encourages media coverage of Benedict Tigers football games. The pressbox in Charlie W. Johnson Stadium is equipped to handle all media in one of the largest and best-equipped press boxes in NCAA Division II.

members of the media. Food, drinks and water will be available for credentialed working media.

Children, spouses, dates and other non-working media personnel are not permitted in the press box, and will not be issued credentials. Charlie W. Johnson Stadium is a nonsmoking facility.

Game Credentials Requests for credentials for Benedict College football games should be made in writing at least three days in advance. Direct all requests to Sports Information Director Dennis Switzer at switzerd@ benedict.edu. Any request after this deadline will need special consideration to be filled.

Credentials will be limited to approved and accredited news media outlets. This list will include, but is not limited to: Daily, weekly and college student newspapers; national and regional sporting magazines; national wire-service writers; radio and television personnel; newspaper, magazine and television photographers; and nationally accredited Internet news services.

The Benedict College media relations office reserves the right to revoke or deny working media credentials to any individual or organization at any time for any reason.

All credentials are the property of Benedict College and must be surrendered upon request.

Radio The Charlie W. Johnson Stadium pressbox has a dedicated booth for visiting radio. Credential requests for all members of the radio broadcast team should be made in the same manner as regular media passes. The radio booth is equipped with a phone line, and wireless Internet connection is available.

Press box coverage Members of the media will be provided with game programs, flip cards, current statistics and pregame notes prior to the start of the game. Statistical summaries will include playby-play, quarter stats, halftime stats, complete team and individual stats and tackles. The Charlie W. Johnson Stadium press box does have a wireless Internet connection for all

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Photo and film guidelines Credentials will only be issued to accredited photographers for a working purpose and should be requested in the same manner as regular media passes. Photographers are not permitted in the team areas between the 25-yard lines. Photographers are not permitted to enter the bench area at any time. Photographers are required to display their credential visibly on the sideline.

Video taping and filming are conducted on the film deck, which is accessible from the press box.

Media parking Media parking for all home football games is located in the grass field lot in front of Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Media should display their credentials at the security stations to gain entrance to this lot.

Will call Media will call will be handled in the main ticket window at the entrance to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Interviews Any interviews with the coaching staff or players during the week leading up to the football game should be scheduled through the Sports Information Department office. Contact Dennis Switzer to arrange any interviews. The Benedict College Athletic Media Relations Office will not distribute home or cell phone numbers for players or coaches. Calling players at their home or on their cell will not be tolerated.

Post-game interviews may be conducted on the field after the conclusion of the football game. Press box media who need a coach or player brought to the press box post-game should make that request during the fourth quarter to Dennis Switzer.

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Coaching Staff Head Coach James

Woody

BC Football 2012 James Woody begins his first full season as head coach of the Benedict Tigers. He took over the Tiger football program on September 26 last season and finished the season as interim head football coach, and was elevated to head football coach following the season.

Woody brings more than 25 years experience as one of the nation’s top offensive coordinators to the Tigers.

Under Woody’s leadership the Jackson State Tigers were highly ranked in Southwestern Athletic Conference statistical categories. In 2008 the Tigers were ranked second in the conference in red zone offense (32-41), third in time of possession (30:57 avg.) and fourth in rushing offense (142.2 yards/game).

In 2007 the Tigers were second in scoring offense, passing offense and pass efficiency and led the SWAC in time of possession. The Tigers were also third rushing offense, total offense and red zone offense.

In 2006 Woody’s offense was ranked No. 1 in scoring offense and No. 2 in total offense in the SWAC. Under Woody, Jackson State quarterback Jimmy Oliver was named offensive MVP of the SWAC Championship game in 2007 and wide receiver Jaymar Johnson was drafted in the sixth round of the 2008 draft by Minnesota.

Woody came to JSU from Tuskegee University, where he served as offensive coordinator under head coach Rick Comegy. The Golden Tigers led the SIAC in scoring offense with a 30.5 scoring average in 2000. The 2000 team captured the SIAC and HBCU National Championship with a 12-0 record. In 2004, Tuskegee’s offense led the SIAC in passing (244.4 yards per game), passing percentage (57.3) and passing efficiency. The Golden Tigers averaged 388.8 yards per game and 35.4 points per game, finishing second in both categories in the SIAC in 2004.

In 2005 his Tuskegee offensive unit led the SIAC in scoring offense, pass offense, third down conversions, fourth down conversions, red zone offense and total offense.

The Golden Tigers averaged 408.5 yards and 30.8 points per game and outscored their opponents 370-193. He was also Comegy’s offensive coordinator at Central State University in Wilberforce, OH before joining the Tuskegee coaching staff in March of 1996. Woody served as Central State’s quarterback and running backs coach from

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BC Football 2012 1986 to 1994 and offensive coordinator (coaching quarterbacks and wide receivers) from 1994-95. He was the NAIA Rawlings Offensive Coordinator of the Year in 1995.

Teams with Woody on the coaching staff have won six Black College National Championships, five at Central State University and one at Tuskegee. His teams won seven conference or division titles. His 1995 Central State team led the nation in total offense and points per game.

As a student-athlete, Woody, a four-year starter, earned All-American honors as a quarterback for the NCAA/NAIA in 1983 and a Black College All-American in 1983 and 1984. He was selected as his team’s most valuable player in 1984, the 100% Wrong Club Independent Player of the Year in 1983 and was drafted by the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos in 1985. Woody was the most valuable player versus North Alabama in the 1983 NCAA Division II semifinal playoffs. He led the nation in touchdown passes in all NCAA divisions (36) in 1983. In 1995, under Woody’s offensive guidance, the Marauders of Central State University led the nation (NAIA) in total offense (493 yards per game) and scoring (39.6 points per game) en route to the NAIA national championship.

He was inducted into the Central State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991. He is a member of the Black College Coaches Association and American Football Coaches Association.

Woody earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Central State University in 1986. The Washington, D.C. native is married to the former Dionne Jones of Columbus, Miss., a Jackson State University graduate.

The two are the proud parents of Ciera Capri, James R. II and Jarvis Ryan-Henry.

Woody and his family are members of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, Miss.

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Coaching Staff Terry Beauford

addition, Beauford has produced ten All-Conference linemen in five Associate head coach / Offensive line seasons, along with three consecutive MEAC

Coach Terry Beauford is entering his first offensive lineman year with the Tigers of Benedict College where of the year 2002, he will assume the role of Associate Head Foot2003, 2004, four ball Coach/ Offensive Line Coach.

SBN All-American,

Beauford returned to Hampton Univertwo American sity in 2008 for his eighth year with the Pirate Football Coaches coaching staff where he resumed his duties Association Allas offensive line coach. Coach Beauford also Americans and served as Offensive Coordinator and Assistant one Associated Press All-American.

Head Coach. In 2007 Coach Beauford served as

During the 1997 campaign, his first season Strength and Conditioning coach for Fort Valley with the Pirates, Beauford coached the defenState University, as well as Offensive Line coach sive tackles and Hampton won its first MEAC and run game coordinator. In two 2005 Coach championship and finished with the number one Beauford served as the Head Football coach at defense in the MEAC. After that season Beauford Morehouse College in Atlanta. went on to become Offensive Coordinator at

In his last campaign with the Pirates Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee.

Beauford directed an offensive line that paved

After two years at Lane College, Beauford the way for Hampton to average a leagues- best returned to Hampton University as the offensive 31.9 points and nearly 370 yards of total ofline coach. Beauford’s offensive line led the way fense per game. With his unit leading the way, for a record setting year by former Hampton freshman running back Alonzo Coleman and running back Montrell Coley. Behind the perArdell Daniels became the first Pirate rookie formance of Beauford’s front five, Coley rushed to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 2004. In

for 1,582 yards to become Hampton’s all-time Single-Season Rushing Leaders while also scoring 28 touchdowns on the season. Since 2001, when Beauford took over special teams coordinator the Pirates have become one of the most dangerous return units college football. They led the nation in kickoff returns in 2001 and punt returns in 2002, totaling an astonishing 13 touchdowns on returns during his two-year stint as coordinator.

Beauford’s expectation for the 2012 season is to improve the running game, be more consistent in the pass protection, and get back to the normal physical style of football.

A native of Fort Pierce, Fla. where he attended Fort Pierce Central High School, Beauford earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, with a minor in physical education from Florida A&M University. Coach Beauford is pursuing his Masters degree in Sports Psychology at Capella University where is four classes away from graduation. As an Offensive Lineman for Rattlers he was a two-time SBN All-American, NCAA 1AA All-Americans and three time All-MEAC selection, leading the San Diego Chargers to choose him in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft.

He is the proud father of one daughter Tierra Brianna Beauford who is currently attending Florida A&M University.

Maurice Johnson

NAIA school Edward Waters College. Johnson put together a dominating defense for the Tigers in 2007. The Tigers ranked No. 1 among NAIA independents in total defense, sacks (32) and interceptions (29). Among all NAIA schools, Edward Waters College had the No. 25 ranked defense and rated among the top five nationally in sacks and interceptions. Johnson began his career in 1998 at Leon High School in Tallahassee, Fla. In 2000, Johnson returned to his alma mater Florida A&M to become a graduate assistant. Two years later he landed his first collegiate coaching job as the defensive line coach, strength and conditioning coach and wellness center coordinator at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Miss. After two seasons at East Mississippi CC, Johnson returned to the high school ranks when he took a position at Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Fla. In one season as the defensive coordinator, the Tigers won their district conference title and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

Johnson made another return visit to Florida A&M in 2005 to serve as the school’s linebackers and strength and conditioning coach.

Johnson is a 1999 graduate of Florida A&M, and has a B.S. in criminal justice. Johnson and his wife, Verneka, have two boys, Lajavian (18) and Austin (4).

defensive coordinator / linebackers Coach Maurice Johnson will be entering his first full season as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach at Benedict College. Johnson came to Benedict College in the middle of last season as the linebacker coach and special team Coordinator.

Johnson coached the 2009 and 2010 seasons at North Carolina A&T as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. Johnson was responsible for overseeing and constructing the Aggies defensive game plan. His other duties include being the primary person calling the Aggies defensive alignments on game day.

Johnson managed a defense that effectively played man coverage, allowing the Aggie defense to keep offenses off balance with timely blitzes. Johnson was one of only 25 coaches selected from thousands of applicants to participate in the 2010 NCAA Coaches Academy in Indianapolis. The Academy is designed to train minorities for head coaching positions.

He is also a member of the American Football Coaches Association.

Statistically, the Aggies defense made vast improvements from the 2008 season, making Johnson one of the most effective defensive

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coordinators in the MEAC. Two Aggies made first-team All-MEAC in 2009, defensive end Jarrell Herring and strong safety Justin Ferrell. A third player, cornerback Quay Long, was a second-team selection. In Johnson’s first year, the Aggies had their best showing on the all-conference team in five years. The Aggies also had an impressive showing in the conference and nationally. The Aggies ranked ninth in the nation pass defense, ninth in rushing defensive, eight in scoring defense, sixth in passing defense, and seventh in the nation in turnover margin.

Johnson brings with him his own reputation for coaching top-ranked defenses. Prior to N.C. A&T, he spent one season at Division II Miles College as its defensive coordinator. The other duties Johnson performed included being the team’s linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator.

Prior to the 2006 season, Johnson was named the defensive coordinator at independent

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Coaching Staff Nic McKissic-Luke running backs

Coach Nic McKissic-Luke is entering his fourth year as the running backs coach at Benedict College.

During the summer of 2011 Coach Luke participated in the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Internship program with the Arizona Cardinals working directly with running backs Coach Tommie Robinson and the offensive staff.

Since joining the Benedict football staff in 2008, the offense and running game have continued to make great strides under Coach Luke. In 2008 the offense finished first in the SIAC in rushing offense, averaging 194 yards per game. In 2009 Coach Luke helped guide the Benedict College football team to its best season in school history with a record of 8-3.

The offense finished seventh in Division II and

Mike Wallace defensive backs Coach Mike Wallace begins his first year as a member of the Benedict Tigers as the defensive backs coach.

Prior to coming to Benedict, he spent two years as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at Lane.

Coach Wallace began his coaching career at Savannah State in 1990. He is currently entering his 23rd season as a collegiate football coach.

He is no stranger to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference having coached in it the majority of his career.

Other stops at SIAC schools include serving as offensive coordinator, offensive line coach and recruting coordinator at Stillman.

Over the years, Coach Wallace has been

James Graf wide receivers Coach James Graf begins his first year as Benedict’s receivers coach in 2012.

He makes a return to coaching college football after teaching math the past two years along with coaching football and basketball in two different school districts in the great state of Texas. Graf has over five years of college coaching experience, including stints at Tarleton State, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Northern State, Southern Virginia, and the University of Hawai`i.

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BC Football 2012 first in the SIAC in rushing, averaging 250 yards per game while also finishing fourth in total offense (339 yds./gm), and fifth in scoring offense (26 pts./gm). The running backs combined for 274 carries and 1,696 yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry and 13 TDs in 2009. In 2010 the Benedict offense finished first in rushing offense, averaging 199 yards per game while also finishing second in total offense (323 yds./gm), and fifth in scoring offense (23 pts./gm). The running backs combined for 259 carries for 1,500 yards and 12 TDs, while also having 23 receptions for 437 yards and 4 TDs.

He is a 2006 graduate of Alabama A&M University with a B.S. in Hospitality Management. Coach Luke was a three year starter at Alabama A&M University as a running back where Coach Stanley Conner, current Benedict College Head Coach, was his running back coach and offensive coordinator. Coach Luke was a two-time All-SWAC selection. Coach Luke ended his career as the all-time leading rusher in Alabama A&M history. He is also a member of the 2006 SWAC conference championship Alabama A&M football team.

In 2002 Coach Luke originally signed an athletic scholarship with the University of Alabama, but in the fall of 2004 he transferred to Alabama A&M University where he enjoyed a very successful career on the football field and in the classroom. In April of 2006, Coach Luke signed a free-agent deal to become a member of Tennessee Titans football team.

Coach Nic Mckissic-Luke is originally from Phenix City, Alabama.

a coordinator on both offense and defense. As a defensive coordinator in 1995, Wallace lead the Savannah State Tigers to a No. 1 ranking in pass defense and pass efficiency defense. In 1996, it was No. 1 in the nation in takeways with 45 (25 fumble recoveries and 20 interception). That defense had several SIAC AllConference performers such as Britt Henderson, Benji Turmon, Winston Gordon, Tim Rawls and Andrew Mitchell.

On the offensive side of the ball, Wallace’s team never finished lower than fourth in total of-

fense before SSU left the conference in 2000. As an offensive line coach at Clark Atlanta, Wallace helped the Panthers to the seventh-ranked rushing offense nationally. Over his offensive career he has coached players such as Lou Cole, Chris Hymel, Charles McCullum, Kenny Brown, former Dallas Cowboy RB Troy Hambrick and current St. Louis RB Quinn Porter.

Wallace graduated from Savannah State in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He then completed graduate school at Savannah State in 2010 with a Master of Public Administration degree.

He is a native of Clyo, Ga., and attended Savannah State University, where he was a four year starter in the defensive secondary. At that time he played for the late legendary coach William Bill Davis.

Wallace and his wife, Angela, have three daughters Ashley (19), Megan (12) and Michelle (11).

Graf has coached several all-conference and nationally recognized football players – including several who have gone on to play in the National Football League.

Graf has coached offense, defense and special teams in his football coaching career, beginning at the

high school level in Hawai`i. While working toward completing his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at BYU-Hawai’i, Graf learned about winning championships in the Hawaiian islands at perennial football powerhouse and nationally ranked Kahuku High School, six-time state champs. The Kahuku Red Raiders has produced over 100 Division I and Division II football players in the past decade and has had over a dozen players on NFL Rosters in during that same time period.

Coach Graf is single and lives in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area.

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Coaching Staff Mike Fanoga defensive line

Coach Mike Fanoga will be serving his first season on Jame Woody’s staff at Benedict in 2012. He will coach the Tiger defensive line.

Fanoga will be coaching in his 26th season at the college level in 2012. He began his college-coaching career in 1987 at his alma mater, the University of Texas-El Paso. Prior to coming to Benedict, he served as defensive line coach at Lane College in 2011. Prior to that, he was outside linebackers coach at the University of Wyoming for two seasons. Prior to Wyoming, he was the associate head coach and defensive line coach at New Mexico State for four seasons from 2005-08.

In his first year coaching the outside linebackers at Wyoming, Fanoga coached linebacker Weston Johnson, who went on to sign a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. Johnson recorded 106 tackles his senior season, and led the team in tackles for losses (13.0) and interceptions (three).

At New Mexico State, Fanoga helped coach an Aggie defense that ranked No. 1 in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and No. 3 in the nation in pass defense in 2008, allowing only 159.4 yards per game. New Mexico State also ranked No. 5 in the WAC in total defense, giving up 379.6 yards per game. The NMSU defense gave up an average of only 20.7 first downs per game -- third best in the conference.

He coached under head coach Hal Mumme at New Mexico State. Fanoga has a long coaching relationship with Mumme, also coaching with him at the University of Kentucky, Valdosta State (Ga.) and Iowa Wesleyan. While at Kentucky, Fanoga was part of a coaching staff that helped guide the Wildcats to back-to-back bowl appearances in 1998 and `99.

Jonathan Pry quarterbacks Coach Jonathan Pry is in his first season as quarterbacks coach for the Tigers.

Pry comes to Benedict after serving as quarterback coach, running back coach and offensive coordinator at James Island High School in Charleston S.C. for three years. James Island quarterbacks went to the Shrine Bowl for two years in a row, as well as taking all-state honors.

Prior to that, Pry spent two years at South Carolina State University, coaching quarterbacks and running backs. Under his guidance,

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BC Football 2012 Between Fanoga’s coaching stops at Kentucky (1997-1999) and New Mexico State (2005-08), he coached the defensive line for five seasons at Western Kentucky (2000-04). Over that five-year span, the Hilltoppers earned their way into the NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs each of those five seasons, and captured the 2002 National Championship with a 12-3 record. WKU defeated McNeese State, 34-14, in the I-AA National Championship game. In 2002, the Hilltopper defenders ranked No. 11 in the nation in scoring defense (allowing only 16.4 points per game to opponents), were No. 23 in total defense (279.2 yards per game) and were No. 27 in rushing defense (118.9 yards per game).

The previous season of 2001, Western was 8-4 and finished the season ranked No. 10 in the final USA Today/ESPN Division I-AA poll. Once again the defense was outstanding, ranking No. 2 in the nation in both total defense (233.2 ypg) and scoring defense (11.1 ppg), while ranking No. 4 in pass defense (137.3 ypg) and No. 9 in rushing defense (95.9 ypg).

The 2000 Western Kentucky squad posted an 11-2 record and ended the season ranked No. 5 in the national polls. That 2000 team led the nation in both scoring defense (allowing opponents only 11.6 points per game) and turnover margin (+2.73 turnover margin per game), and WKU also ranked No. 9 in the nation in rushing defense (100.1 yards per game) and was No. 26 in total defense (290.8 yards per game). WKU compiled a 49-16 (.754) record in Fanoga’s five seasons as an assistant coach.

In Fanoga’s other two seasons at Western Kentucky, the Hilltoppers ranked No. 7 in the final 2003 Sports Network/CSTV poll of I-AA teams and was ranked No. 11 in both final national polls in 2004. His 2003 defense ranked No. 6 in total defense (283.7 ypg), was No. 8 in pass defense (151.5 ypg) and ranked No. 14 in scoring defense (16.9 ppg). The Hilltoppers recorded 165 sacks over those five years, including three of the top six single-season sack totals in school history and the single-season record of 41 sacks in 2002.

At Valdosta State from 1994-96, Fanoga served as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. In 1994, the Blazers posted an 11-2 mark and were ranked as high as No. 6 in the nation, led by a defensive unit that ranked No. 2 in the country in scoring defense.

He coached the defensive line and special teams at Iowa Wesleyan from 1990-93.

Prior to that, he was an assistant coach at Livingston University in Livingston, Ala., from 1989-90, and coached at his alma mater UTEP from 1987-88.

In addition to his over 20 years of college coaching experience, on two different occasions Fanoga participated in the National Football League (NFL) Fellowship program. He served fellowships with the Miami Dolphins in 1998 and Philadelphia Eagles in 2002.

Fanoga completed his bachelor’s degree in social work at UTEP in 1986. He later earned his master’s degree in physical education in 1988, also from UTEP. Fanoga lettered each of his two seasons as a linebacker at UTEP in 1985 and `86. Prior to attending Texas-El Paso, he spent his first two years of college at Snow Community College in Ephraim, Utah, where he played linebacker for the 1983 and ’84 seasons.

A native of American Samoa, Fanoga brings a strong background in recruiting Polynesian student-athletes. He and his wife, Soana, have one daughter, Sydney.

Cleveland McCoy became the Bulldogs’ all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. S.C. State also set an NCAA FCS record with 327 yards rushing in one game.

Pry served as an administrative assistant at Auburn University, where he worked with the wide receivers. The Tigers went undefeated in 2004, wining the SEC Champion-

ship and the Sugar Bowl and finishing No. 2 in the country.

He began his coaching career in 2003, serving an internship at Duke University, where his father served as offensive coordinator.

Pry played quarterback at East Stroudsburg University. He earned a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from East Stroudsburg in 2003.

Pry comes from a coaching family. His father, Jim, is now the offensive coordinator at Bethune-Cookman. His brother, Brent, is the co-Defensive Coordinator at Vanderbilt.

Pry is married to Pamela Sue, who is the head girls tennis coach at James Island High School. The couple are expecting their first child.

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Coaching Staff Antwan Nicholas defensive backs Coach Antwan Nicholas begins his first year as defensive backs coach for the Benedict Tigers.

Nicholas comes to Benedict from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Fla., where he served as the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator. He helped Robert E. Lee improve to a 5-5 overall record while the defensive secondary was rated among the best in the Northeast Florida Region. The kickoff return team averaged 20 yards per return, while the punt return team averaged 17.8 yards.

Prior to that, Nicholas served as defensive coordinator at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. The Tigers were ranked 10th in NAIA

Michael Grant director of football operations

Michael Grant begins his first year as Director of Football Operations and tight ends coach for the Benedict College Tigers.

Coach Grant comes to Benedict after spending the last five years as college administrator in the areas of student affairs and enrollment management.

Prior to that, Grant served as running back coach and recruiting coordinator at Morehouse College from 2005-2007. He recruited Ramone Harewood from Barbados, a 2010 NFL draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens, and the first native

BC Football 2012 Division I in pass defense, allowing 150 yards per game in 2010, and were ranked 6th with 151 yards per game in 2009. The defense produced three All-Independent Players.

He served as defensive backs coach for Edward Waters in 2008, when the Tigers

recorded 24 interceptions.

In 2007, Nicholas served as secondary coach. The Tigers ranked No. 1 among NAIA Independent Schools in total defense, sacks (32) and interceptions (29). Among all NAIA schools, Edward Waters had the 25th-ranked

of Barbados ever drafted.

Prior to that, Grant coached internationally, serving as the head track coach at Saint Leonard’s Boys School International and the Barbados National Team.

He served as wide receivers Coach at Edward Waters College from 2001 -2003 and tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator at Clark Atlanta University in 2000.

Grant returned to his alma mater, Fort

defense and rated among the top five nationally in sacks and interceptions. In the same year he coached an All-American defensive back who led the team with 121 total tackles.

Nicholas graduated from Edward Waters College with a degree in Business Administration in 2006. As a student-athlete for the Tigers, he was a four-year starter and two-time AllAmerican. He was also named All-South Region, Conference MVP, first-team All-Conference, Mr. Football, team captain and is the school’s alltime leader in interceptions. As a senior, he led the team with 106 tackles and five interceptions.

He was invited to the VSN All-Star Game, where he was elected captain of the South team.

Nicholas is a native of Jacksonville, where he comes from a football family. He has six brothers, including Stephen, an outside linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, and Ivan, who plays at Ole Miss.

Valley State University, to coach running backs from 1996-1999. The Wildcats led the conference in rushing in 1996, and won the conference championship in 1998, advancing to the second round of the Division II playoffs in 1998 and 1999.

He began his coaching career at McNair High School in his hometown of Atlanta, serving as offensive coordinator.

Grant was a running back at Fort Valley State, contributing to the Wildcats’ 1992 SIAC championship. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Fort Valley State. He earned a Master’s degree in enrollment management for higher education and is currently a PhD student in higher education leadership.

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Season Preview The Benedict College Tigers enter the 2012 football season with a chance for a fresh start - a clean slate. And with any new beginning, there is always that optimistic anticipation of the positive possibilities in store.

That’s the way Tiger head football coach James Woody has approached this season.

Since taking over midway through last season, he has worked tirelessly with the only goal to make the Benedict Tigers a championship-caliber football team. That meant recruiting a higher level of talented players and upgrading the coaching staff.

“We’re very, very excited about the opportunity that’s about to take place,” Woody said.

Woody is an excitable guy. And his enthusiasm and passion rubbed off on the Tigers in the second half of last season. So with new players, new coaches, rigorous offseason workouts, and the new positive energy surrounding the program, there is some honest optimism about what could be in store for 2012.

“We want to win every football game and that’s what we’re striving for,” Woody said. “I can tell you we will be better than we were last year. I can guarantee you that.”

But the flip side of a lot of new players and new coaches is a level of uncertainty heading into preseason practice. In keeping with the fresh start approach, Woody stressed that all positions were up for grabs.

Quarterback

The Tigers used four different quarterbacks last season, trying to find the right person to lead the team. That quartet combined for 17 interceptions and just 11 touchdowns. So finding a quarterback was a high priority in the offseason.

“We’ve got to identify a quarterback early. I don’t want to go into the season with a rotating-type quarterback style,” Woody said.

Woody brought in two newcomers who are expected to compete for the starting job. Marcus Graham, a transfer from Bowling Green who went through spring drills, entered fall camp as the starter.

“Marcus had a good spring game. He had a good spring overall. Right now, he’s number one in the group, and it’s his job

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to be taken. And those guys will have the opportunity to take the job. But right now he’s going in as the group one starter, and we’ll see what happens.”

He is expected to be pushed by Teddy Joseph, who accounted for 19 touchdowns and threw for nearly 1,500 yards at Minnesota West Community and Technical College last season.

“He can throw the football,” Woody said. “He’s a smart kid, he knows the fundamentals. I’m expecting him to really compete for the job.”

Chris Thomas Chris Thomas returns and will have the opportunity to challenge for playing time. He threw for 319 yards in six games last season.

Running Backs

The running back position also needed an upgrade. Tyquan Bazemore led Benedict in rushing last year with just 220 yards for the entire season, an average of 24.4 yards per game. Bazemore returns as well as several newcomers.

“There’s going to be a lot of competition in that backfield,” Woody said.

Chris Johnson, a walk-on, earned the starting job with a strong performance in the spring.

“He’s a strong kid with great hands,” Woody said. “He’s a kid that walked on and really shocked a lot of people. He’s very shifty and has great balance.

He doesn’t have great speed, but he has exceptional game speed.”

Bazemore spent the summer in Columbia and worked hard in the weight room and voluntarily watched a lot of game film, according to Woody, and could battle to earn that job back.

“It’s going to be exciting to see those guys go at it, but we’re expecting Tyquan Bazemore one guy to take that load. A one-two punch would be great, but we’re expecting one guy to really carry that football,” Woody said.

Some freshmen, including Trent Miles, Marvell Taylor and Charles Powell, could also factor into the mix. Alexander Hamilton and LaRon Milford are also contenders for playing time.

At the fullback position, James Woodbury had a strong spring and enters fall camp as a starter. Hardy Molder, Jonathan Abrams and James Peterson are all expected to push for playing time.

Wide Receiver

The wide receiver position may be the most veteran unit on the offensive side of the ball for the Tigers. Benedict returns senior Emmanuel Houston and junior Mujihad Assad. Last year, Houston led the team in receiving with 379 yards and a team-best six touchdowns. Assad had 340 yards receiving for a team-best 48.6 yards per game.

“Emmanuel Houston is probably our overall best athlete out there on the football team,” Woody said. “He can catch and block and run. We’re expecting some great things out of him. But most of all is his leadership.

We expect that to carry on and set the tone in getting this offense together.”

Woody is hoping to get more big plays out of Assad, who had an 84-yard touchdown against Fort Valley State last year.

“I’m expecting some fireworks out of him. He’s got the size, got the height, got the speed,” Woody said. We’re just trying to get him to translate that onto the football field every single day and be consistent in practice. I’m looking for him to be the leader, as well as being consistent.”

Benjamin Walker, a transfer from Ole Miss, as well as talented freshmen Maurice Griffin and Chris Cooler could also factor into the mix.

Tight End

The Tigers also bring back some experience at the tight end position. Kendariss Brown, a wide receiver last year who caught seven passes for 79 yards and a touchdown, is penciled in as the starter.

Senior Jordan Kelly, who caught seven passes for 87 yards, is also expected to contribute there. Tremaine Germany, a long snapper and back-up offensive lineman last season, will provide depth there, as well as Stephen Green.

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The offensive line was another area of concern for the Tigers after last season. But Woody thinks the Tigers made some improvements there with an influx of transfers and freshmen.

“We feel real good about the offensive line,” Woody said. “We’re expecting some freshman to come in and push for some starting jobs. And some transfers who came in January come into camp as starters.”

Chris Cowart, who started last year as a freshman, returns at center. Senior Sean Kennedy is one of the biggest bodies on the line at 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds and is expected to be a cornerstone on the line.

Junior College transfers Theodore Ward, Stevon Wilkerson and Rodney Donaldson are also expected to add some experience depth to the line. Allen Becton and Jeremy Jenkins will battle for time at guard, while Jalon Fulcher will also be used at center and guard. Woody also thinks freshmen twins Alec and Eric Spencer will be able to contribute immediately.

“We’re very young on the offensive line. But we brought in some transfers in January who have done a good job for us,” Woody said. “Cowart, I think he’s going to lead us, but I think we’ve got some jucos and freshmen who are going to push for some starting jobs.”

The line was often maligned last year, but Woody said last year’s line was young, and then the mid-season coaching change brought along blocking scheme changes as well. But Woody said the linemen committed themselves to get stronger in the weight room and get in better condition for this season.

“You can see the total difference from the fall to the spring. Coach (Terry) Beauford has done a great job with the offensive line and he’s a genius offensive line coach,” Woody said.

Defensive Line

Despite graduating leading tackler and All-SIAC defensive lineman Jamaa Massaline, the defensive line may be one of the most talented and deep positions on the defensive side of the line for the Tigers heading into 2012. Sophomore Dyrell Porcha is the top returning tackler and was selected to the SIAC preseason All-Conference second team.

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“I’m really expecting Porcha to be the leader and anchorman of that group,” Woody said. “I’m trying to get him to understand he’s got to play every down.

He took too many breaks last year. He has the potential to be something special if he works hard.”

Joshua Bradley is expected to start at one defensive end spot after a strong spring practice, while Brandon Beech and Damien Blakney are battling for the top job on the other side.

“One of the surprises of the defensive line is Damian Blakney,” Woody said. “He can run, has great strength, and has a motor that doesn’t stop. He has the potential to be a great one if he continues to work hard.”

Joshua Wade, a freshman, is expected to push for a starting job on the line. Devin Gainer and Greg Smith are expected to man the noseguard spot, while Jayvis Ward will contribute at defensive end.

“Massaline set the tone last year, and these guys saw how hard he worked in practice,” Woody said. “Once they understand that and mature, you’ll see a very, very good defensive line.”

Linebackers

The Tigers return one of their top linebackers from last season in Reynard Parks.

Parks had 26 total tackles, including one for a loss. He also had an interception and recovered a pair of fumbles.

“Parks is our head man. Parks is doing a very, very good job in that linebacker area,” Woody said.

Jarred Johnson, who played well as a freshman last year, returns and is penciled in as a starter. DaMonta Searcy, who saw limited action as a freshman last year, is the front-runner for the other starting position.

Mario Gonzalez has gotten stronger and faster and is expected to see more action this year. Evan Pegues, Perez Nelson and Barron Thompson will add depth. Woody expects freshman Rafael Kess to challenge for playing time as a rookie.

“We got a steal with that guy. I’m expecting him to come in and make some things happen,” Woody said.

Secondary

Junior safety Martin Epps is expected to be one of the team leaders this season.

Last year, Epps had a pair of interceptions and one fumble recovery. He was selected to the preseason All-SIAC second team.

“Epps is our anchorman back there,” Woody said. “We expect a lot of great things out of him and have a better year than he had last year. He has the potential to make some money. He could be a nextlevel type of player. We’re really, really expecting some good things out of him.”

But after Epps, the rest of the secondary is up in the air.

“We’ll be young in that secondary and that’s one of the biggest spots we’re really concerned about,” Woody said.

Sophomore DeVonta Avery and junior Tyri Harvey are in a battle for the other safety position.

At the corners, Nick Cousar, a redshirt freshman who walked on, and Shanan Lee, another redshirt freshman, entered the fall as the starters, but could get challenged for playing time from sophomores Alonzo Phillips and Tayler Workman, as well as freshmen Sedric Waldon and Alfred Carson. And Simeon Kelley, Martin Epps who played quarterback last year, has been moved to defensive back.

“It’s pretty wide open in the backfield.

We’re young back there,” Woody said.

Special teams

After graduating Andy Polanco, the former All-SIAC punter and kicker, the Tigers needed to fill the kicking positions.

Woody thinks the Tigers recruited a pair of strong legs in punter Brian Curry and kicker Eduardo Hernandez.

“We got lucky on that kid Curry,” Woody said, adding he averaged 40.5 yards per punt in high school. Hernandez was an excellent high school kicker.

“We’ll see if he can translate onto the college level. I think we’ll be better in the kicking game than we were last year. We have the potential to be better.”

Houston, who averaged nearly 18 yards per kick return, will handle the bulk of the returns again, but may be joined by some freshmen.

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Roster Numerical

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NO. Student Athete

POS

HT

WT

Hometown

Class

1

Harlon Samuels

WR

5-10

167

Jacksonville, FL

SO

2

Teddy Joseph

QB

6-2

190

Fort Lauderdale, FL JR

3

Simeon Kelley

DB

5-10

195

Atlanta, GA

SO

4

Christopher Thomas QB

6-1

203

Hephzibah, GA

SO

5

Martin Epps

DB

5-11

180

Augusta, GA

JR

6

Mujahid Assad

WR

6-1

197

Mobile, AL

JR

7

Shanan Lee

DB

5-8

175

Belle Glades, FL

R-FR

8

Rashad Hayes

DB

6-1

185

Enterprise, AL

FR

9

Nick Cousar

DB

5-11

165

Rock Hill, SC

R-FR

10 Emmanuel Houston WR

5-9

175

Newnan, GA

SR

12 Eduardo Hernadez

K/P

5-10

180

Miami, FL

FR

13 Alton Hairston

WR

6-0

180

Chicago, IL

JR

14 Marcus Graham

QB

6-1

190

Cincinnati, OH

R-FR

15 DeVonta Avery

DB

6-2

180

Chicago, IL

R-SO

16 Reynard Parks

LB

5-10

180

Pikesville, MD

JR

17 Charles Powell

RB

6-0

205

Eutaw, AL

FR

18 Tayler Workman

DB

5-11

185

Camden, SC

SO

19 Brian Curry

P/K

6-1

175

Prattville, AL

FR

20 Alonzo Phillips

DB

5-8

160

Jacksonville, FL

R-SO

21 Jaquay Perdue

WR

5-9

180

Augusta, GA

FR

22 Tyquan Bazemore

RB

5-8

192

Columbus, GA

JR

23 Kendariss Brown

WR

6-1

221

Augusta, GA

JR

24 Will Ross

DB

5-10

180

Melbourne, FL

JR

25 Jarred Johnson

LB

5-11

205

Ellenwood, GA

SO

26 Cey Quwan Ritter

DB

5-10

165

Mullins, SC

FR

27 Jarrod Young

LB

6-0

230

Miami, FL

SO

28 James Woodberry

FB

6-0

250

Florence, SC

29 James Peterson

FB

5-9

227

Sacramento, CA

SR

30 Marvell Taylor

RB

5-8

202

Jacksonville, FL

FR

31 DeAnte Gunn

CB

5-10

180

Jacksonville, FL

FR

32 Trent Miles

RB

5-9

170

Phenix City, AL

FR

33 Christopher Johnson RB

5-11

190

Akin, SC

SO

34 Darnell Henderson

LB

6-1

230

Harrisburg, PA

35 Maurice Griffin

WR

6-3

210

Charleston, SC

36 Eric Camper

LB

6-1

230

37 Derrick Jones

DB

6-0

175

Titusville, FL

FR

38 Sedric Waldon

DB

6-3

180

Gainesville, FL

FR

39 Josiah Takapu

LB

5-11

240

Santa Anna, CA

JR

40 Benjamin Toney

LB

6-1

240

Sebring, SC

FR

41 Joshua Wade

DE

6-0

245

Cheverly, MD

FR

42 Brandon Beech

DE

6-1

231

High Point, NC

JR

43 DeVante Pinckney

DE

6-2

240

St. Matthews, SC

FR

44 Tyri Harvey

LB

5-11

185

Titusville, FL

JR

45 Rafael Kess

LB

6-1

230

Harrisburg, PA

FR

46 Mario Hughes

LB

6-0

265

Chester, SC

FR

FR

Alphabetical Student Athete NO. POS Ashe, Jordan 60 OL Assad, Mujahid 6 WR Avery, DeVonta 15 DB Bazemore, Tyquan 22 RB Becton, Allen 70 OG Beech, Brandon 42 DE Blakney, Damien 94 DE Bradley, Joshua 52 DE Brown, Kendariss 23 WR Brown, Uriah 86 TE Camper, Eric 36 LB Cash, Matthew 57 OL Cooler, Chris 83 WR Cousar, Nick 9 DB Cowart, Christopher 66 OL Crosby, Christopher 81 WR Curry, Brian 19 P/K Diggs, Travis 73 OL Donaldson, Rodney 61 OL Epps, Martin 5 DB Fonville, Aundra 91 DT Fulcher, Jalon 75 OC Gainer, Devin 92 DE Germany-Byrd, Tremaine 89 OL Gonzalez, Mario 54 DE Goodlett, Marguevieus 90 DE Graham, Marcus 14 QB Green, Stephen 88 TE Griffin, Maurice 35 WR Gunn, DeAnte 31 CB Hairston, Alton 13 WR Ham, Kyle 97 DE Harvey, Tyri 44 LB Hayes, Rashad 8 DB Henderson Darnell 34 LB Henley, Russell 87 WR Hernadez, Eduardo 12 K/P Houston, Emmanuel 10 WR Hudson, LaMarcus 49 LB Hughes, Mario 46 LB Jenkins, Jeremy 74 OL Johnson, Christopher 33 RB Johnson, Jarred 25 LB Jones, Derrick 37 DB Joseph, Teddy 2 QB Kelley, Simeon 3 DB Kelly, Jordan 80 WR

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Roster 47 KeDario Lewis

RB

5-5

140

Cheraw, SC

JR

48 Demtrice Rolle

DB

5-6

162

Belle Glades, FL

FR

49 LaMarcus Hudson

LB

5-11

205

Livingston, AL

FR

50 Barron Thompson

LB

6-2

225

Memphis, TN

SO

51 Kelvin McCollum

LB

5-11

210

Eutaw, AL

FR

52 Joshua Bradley

DE

6-3

248

Brunswick, GA

54 Mario Gonzalez

DE

6-0

205

Labelle, FL

JR

55 Perez Nelson

LB

5-11

210

Theodore, AL

SR

56 DaMonta’ Searcy

LB

6-1

197

Stone Mountain, GA SO

57 Matthew Cash

OL

6-3

315

Trotwood, OH

FR

58 Evan Pegues

LB

6-2

215

Chicago, IL

JR

60 Jordan Ashe

OL

6-2

280

Trotwood, OH

FR

61 Rodney Donaldson

OL

6-3

295

Compton, CA

JR

62 Dewayne Love

OL

6-2

280

Ellenwood, GA

FR

63 Nevrone Thomas

OL

6-2

280

Decatur, GA

FR

65 Manzy Tyler

OL

6-0

285

Bamberg, SC

FR

66 Christopher Cowart

OL

5-11

322

Columbus, GA

SO

67 Trevis Smith

OL

5-11

310

Fort Lauderdale, FL SO

68 Alec Spencer

OL

6-4

280

Columbus, GA

FR

69 Eric Spencer

OL

6-3

260

Columbus, GA

FR

70 Allen Becton

OG

6-4

310

Newburn, NC

SO

72 Jayvis Ward

DE

6-2

234

Oviedo, FL

JR

73 Travis Diggs

OL

6-0

280

Wilson, NC

JR

74 Jeremy Jenkins

OL

5-10

267

Valdosta, GA

SO

75 Jalon Fulcher

OC

6-0

285

Los Angeles, CA

JR

77 Stevon Wilkerson

OL

6-1

285

Burlington, NC

JR

78 Ugochukwu Obata

DL

6-0

270

Lithonia, GA

FR

79 Sean Kennedy

OL

6-4

320

Fort Stewart, GA

SR

80 Jordan Kelly

WR

6-3

220

Swampscott, MA

SR

81 Christopher Crosby

WR

5-10

170

Richmond, VA

JR

82 Benjamin Walker

WR

6-4

195

Ellenwood, GA

83 Chris Cooler

WR

5-9

155

Hampton, SC

FR

86 Uriah Brown

TE

6-0

220

Hemingway, SC

SO

87 Russell Henley

WR

5-10

177

Augusta, GA

SO

88 Stephen Green

TE

6-2

225

Charleston, SC

SO

89 Tremaine Germany-Byrd OL

6-1

272

Orangeburg, SC

JR

90 Marguevieus Goodlett DE

6-2

218

Lawrence, SC

FR

91 Aundra Fonville

DT

5-11

260

Gastonia, NC

SO

92 Devin Gainer

DE

6-0

285

St. Petersburg, FL JR

93 Deangelo Taylor

LB

6-0

185

Eightmile, AL

SO

94 Damien Blakney

DE

6-4

285

Hartsville, SC

JR

95 Gregory Smith

DT

6-2

300

Augusta, GA

JR

96 Eric Whitlock

DE

6-3

225

Orlando, FL

JR

97 Kyle Ham

DE

6-3

240

Lugoff, SC

FR

98 Anthony Phyall

DE

6-1

260

Charleston, SC

FR

99 Dyrell Porcha

DT

6-4

300

Hemingway, SC

SO

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Kennedy, Sean Kess, Rafael Lee, Shanan Lewis, KeDario Love, Dewayne McCollum, Kelvin Miles, Trent Nelson, Perez Obata, Ugochukwu Parks, Reynard Pegues, Evan Perdue, Jaquay Peterson, James Phillips, Alonzo Phyall, Anthony Pinkney, DeVante Porcha, Dyrell Powell, Charles Ritter, Cey Quwan Rolle, Demtrice Ross, Will Samuels, Harlon Searcy, DaMonta’ Smith, Gregory Smith, Trevis Spencer, Alec Spencer, Eric Takapu, Josiah Taylor, Deangelo Taylor, Marvell Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Nevrone Thompson, Barron Toney, Benjamin Tyler, Manzy Wade, Joshua Waldon, Sedric Walker, Benjamin Ward, Jayvis Whitlock, Eric Wilkerson, Stevon Woodberry, James Workman, Tayler Young, Jarrod

79 45 7 47 62 51 32 55 78 16 58 21 29 20 98 43 99 17 26 48 24 1 56 95 67 68 69 39 93 30 4 63 50 40 65 41 38 82 72 96 77 28 18 27

OL LB DB RB OL LB RB LB DL LB LB WR FB DB DE DE DT RB DB DB DB WR LB DT OL OL OL LB LB RB QB OL LB LB OL DE DB WR DE DE OL FB DB LB

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Defense

6 Mujahid Assad (6-1, 197, Jr.) 81 Christopher Crosby (5-10, 170, Jr.) 73 Travis Diggs 57 Matthew Cash

(6-0, 280, Jr.) (6-3, 315, Fr.)

66 Christopher Cowart (5-11, 322, So.) 63 Nevrone Thomas (6-2, 280, Fr.) 75 Jalon Fulcher (6-0, 285, Jr.) 61 Rodney Donaldson (6-3, 295, Jr.) 70 Allen Becton (6-4, 310, So.) 74 Jeremy Jenkins (5-10, 267, So.)

LDE DT Ng RDE sam

94 Damien Blakney (6-4, 285, Jr.) 72 Jayvis Ward (6-2, 234, Jr.) 41 Joshua Wade 99 Dyrell Porcha

(6-0, 245, Fr.) (6-4, 300, So.)

92 Devin Gainer (6-0, 285, Jr.) 95 Gregory Smith (6-2, 300, Jr.) 42 Brandon Beech (6-1, 231, Jr.) 52 Joshua Bradley (6-3, 248) 25 Jarred Johnson (5-11, 205, So.) 54 Mario Gonzalez (6-0, 205, Jr.)

77 Stevon Wilkerson (6-1, 285, Jr.) 62 Dewayne Love (6-2, 280, Fr.)

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16 Reynard Parks (5-10, 180, Jr.) 55 Perez Nelson (5-11, 210, Sr.)

40 Kendariss Brown (6-1, 221, Jr.) 80 Jordan Kelly (6-3, 220, Sr.)

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56 DaMonta’ Searcy (6-1, 197, So.) 48 Barron Thompson (6-2, 225, So.)

10 Emmanuel Houston (5-9, 175, Sr.) 1 Harlon Samuels (5-10, 167, So.) 14 Marcus Graham (6-1, 190, R-Fr.) 4 Christopher Thomas (6-1, 203, So.) 33 Christopher Johnson (5-11, 190, So.) 32 Trent Miles (5-9, 170, Fr.) 28 29

James Woodberry (6-0, 250 D) James Peterson (5-9, 227, Sr.)

LCB TG JK RCB

9 Nicholas Cousar (5-11, 165, R-Fr.) 20 Alonzo Phillips (5-8, 160, R-So.) 15 DeVonta Avery (6-2, 180, R-So.) 44 Tyri Harvey (5-11, 185, Jr.) 5 Martin Epps 31 DeAnte Gunn

(5-11, 180, Jr.) (5-10, 180, Fr.)

7 Shanan Lee (5-8, 175, R-Fr.) 18 Tayler Workman (5-11, 185, So.)

Specialists 19 Brian Curry (6-1, 175, Fr.) 12 Eduardo Hernandez (5-10, 180, Fr.) 12 Eduardo Hernandez (5-10, 180, Fr.) 19 Brian Curry (6-1, 175, Fr. 3 4

Simeon Kelley (5-10, 195, So.) Christopher Thomas (6-1, 203, So.)

ds kr pr

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Tremaine Germany-Byrd (6-1, 272, Jr.)

10 Emmanuel Houston (5-9, 175, Sr.) 1 Harlon Samuels (5-10, 167, So.) 10 Emmanuel Houston (5-9, 175, Sr.) 1 Harlon Samuels (5-10, 167, So.)

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Player Profiles

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Harlon Samuels

WR jr. 5-10 167 Jacksonville, Fla. / Samuel W. Wolfson H.S 2011: Saw action in 10 games, including three starts. Played quarterback, receiver and defensive back. Completed 10 passes for 205 yards with three touchdowns. Was second on the team in net rushing with 168 yards.

2010: Played in five games. Had 74 yards rushing on 12 carries.

Attempted two passes with no completions.

Personal: Major: Biology ... Favorite Movie: Life ... Favorite Book: Goosebumps ... Favorite Meal: Fried Chicken ... Favorite Class at BC: Biology ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Deion Sanders ...

One Thing You Might Be Surprised To Know Is… I’m underweight ... Favorite TV Show: Family Guy ... Favorite Pro Team: Jaguars ... Favorite Website: Facebook ... Music in my IPod: Rick Ross ... Dream Teammates: Lifelong friend Darrin ... Most Memorable Sport Moment: Kickoff Return last play of game ... Favorite Quote: “Broke money don’t make no money.”

2 Teddy Joseph QB Jr. 6-2 190

3 Simeon Kelley

db so. 5-10 195 Atlanta, Ga. / grady hs / ball state univ.

2011: Saw action at quarterback. Completed 16-of-36 passes for 218 yards. Had three touchdown passes and three interceptions. Had 33 rushes for 97 yards.

High School: Played at Grady High School for coach Brady Hoke ...

Tallied 1,900 yards passing with 23 touchdowns and 650 yards rushing with 11 TDs as a senior ... Managed 4,850 career passing yards with 63 touchdowns ... Posted 1,380 career rushing yards with 29 rushing TDs ... Named all-region, all-state and all-metro as a junior and senior ...

Ranked 97th nationally at Athlete position his senior year ... Signed with Ball State out of high school.

Personal: Major: Computer Information Science ... Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday ... Favorite Book: 48 Laws Of Power ... Favorite Meal: Anything my mom cooks ... Favorite Class at BC: CSC 439 ... Most influential person in my sport career: My dad, Simeon Kelley Sr. ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I dance for food ...

Favorite TV shows: ESPN ... Favorite professional team: LA Lakers ...

Favorite website: ESPN.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: R&B ...

Most memorable sports moment: Being ranked 97th in the country as a high school senior ... Favorite Quote: “Without a struggle, there’s no progress.”

4 Christopher Thomas

qb so. 6-1 203 augusta, Ga. / lucy c. laney hs

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / stranahan hs Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: T, Ted ... Favorite Movies: The Wood, Love and Basketball ... all the Fridays ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Chicken, rice, and beans ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mother ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I love to laugh and love to bring happiness ... Favorite TV shows: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, The Waynes Brothers, Jamie Foxx Show, Martin ... Favorite professional team: Carolina Panthers ... Favorite website: Youtube ... Music in my Ipod/ CD Player: Lawrence Flowers “More,” Drake, and Wale “Ambition” ...

Dream teammates: Cameron Newton, RG3, and Payton Manning ... Most memorable sports moment: Throwing six touchdown passes in a single game in junior college ... Favorite Quote: “Many are called upon but few are chosen.”

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2011: Completed 23-of-49 passes for 319 yards. Threw for three touchdowns and had two interceptions. Had season-best 84-yard touchdown pass in Fort Valley State game. Had 26 carries for 15 yards.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: CT ... Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Steak and shrimp ... Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Vince Young ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can play the drums ... Favorite TV shows: ESPN ... Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite website: Youtube ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rich Kids ... Dream teammates: Michael Vick, Vince Young, Cam Newton, Chad Johnson ... Favorite Quote: “Don’t count the days, make the days count” - Muhammad Ali

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5 Martin Epps

DB Jr. 5-11 180 Augusta, ga. / lucy lany hs

Pro Team: Tennessee Titans ... Favorite Website: Youtube.com ... Music in my IPod: 50 Cent Get Rich or Die Trying ... Dream Teammates: James Woody ... Most Memorable Sport Moment: First collegiate catch ...

Favorite Quote: “And what.”

7 Shanan Lee

DB R-Fr. 5-8 175 2011: Was one of the team leaders on defense. Had 30 total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss. Had two interceptions, with 49 return yards. Recovered one fumble.

2010: Recorded 18 tackles, with .5 tackles for loss. Had one pass breakup. Had one fumble recovery.

Personal: Major: Biology ... Nickname: Epps .. Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Book: The Lite Burner ... Favorite Meal: Chicken ... Favorite Class at BC: Science ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Mom ... One Thing You Might Be Surprised To Know Is: I love science ... Favorite TV Show: Family Guy ... Favorite Pro Team: Steelers ... Favorite Website: Facebook ... Music in my IPod: Lil Wayne ... Dream Teammates: Michael Vick ... Most Memorable Sport Moment: First Pick 6 ... Favorite Quote: “Let go.”

6 Mujahid Assad

WR Jr. 6-1 197 Mobile, ala. / williamson hs

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2011: Caught 19 passes for 340 yards, both second-best the team. Averaged team-best 17.9 yards per catch and 48.6 yards per game. Had three touchdowns.

Longest reception was a team-best 84 yards. Had one rush for 14 yards.

High School: Played at Williamson High School in Mobile, Ala., for coach Bobby Parrish. Named to All-Region and All-State teams.

Personal: Major: Mass Communications ...

Nickname: Mook ... Favorite Movie: Sweeney Todd & Stick It ... Favorite Book: Adventure of the Red Panda ... Favorite Meal: Baked Chicken with Rice ... Favorite Class at BC: World Literature ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Khaleif Abdul-Raqueem Assad ... Favorite TV Show: Twilight Zone ... Favorite

Belle Glades, Fla. / Treasure Coast HS Personal: Major: Mass Media ... Favorite Movies Freddy Vs. Jason, The Incredibles ... Favorite Books: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Hot Wings ... Favorite Class at BC: Video Production ... Favorite TV shows: NFL Network and Sportscenter ... Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Frank Lini, Iceburg Tony, Triple J, Murdoff

8 Rashad Hayes

DB fr. 6-1 185 enterprise, ala. / enterprise hs High School: Played at Enterprise High School for coach Kevin Collins.

Was named to the Wiregrass area Elite 11.

Personal: Major: Undeclared ... Nickname: Raw ... Favorite Movies: Any horror movies ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Chicken and Rice ... Most influential person in my sport career: My father ...

One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I write poetry ... Favorite TV show: Sportscenter ... Favorite professional team: Miami Heat ... Favorite website: Espn.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rap, R&B ... Dream teammates: Ed Reed and Ray Lewis ... Most memorable sports moment: Recording 19 tackles in a game in high school ... Favorite Quote: “What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger.”

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9 Nick

Cousar

DB R-Fr. 5-11 165 rock hill, s.c. / northwestern hs High School: Played at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C., for coach Jimmy Wallace.

Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Nick ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Book: Holes ... Favorite Meal: Chicken ...

Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Micheal Vick ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I am very intelligent .. Favorite TV show: ESPN ... Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles ... Favorite website: Facebook ... Music in my Ipod: Rap ... Dream teammates: Cam Newton and DeSean Jackson ...

Most memorable sports moment: State Championship ... Favorite Quote: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may never hurt.”

10 Emmanuel Houston

WR sr. 5-9 175 newnan, ga. / newnan hs

12 Eduardo

Hernandez

K Fr. 5-10 180 miami, fla. / Miami Coral Park Senior HS High School: Played at Miami Coral Park Senior High School for coach Tim Wood. Was named All-Conference.

Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Eddie ... Favorite Movie: Grown-Ups ... Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird ... Favorite Meal: Lasagna ... Favorite Class at BC: Sports Management Seminar ... Most influential person in my sport career: My father ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can sing ... Favorite TV shows: My wife and kids, That 70’s Show, American Dad ... Favorite professional team: Miami Dolphins ... Favorite website: Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Frank Ocean, Drake, J.Cole ... Dream teammates: Brandon Fields, Dan Carpenter ... Most memorable sports moment: Playing in the all-county game ... Favorite Quote: “You will succeed, when you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe.”

13 Alton

Hairston

wr jr. 6-0 180 chicago, ill. / hyde park hs

2011: Led team with 28 receptions for 379 yards. Had team-high seven touchdowns (six receiving, one rushing). Had long catch of 70 yards. Averaged 13.5 yards per catch and 37.9 yards per game. Led the team with 266 kick return yards, averaging 17.7 yards per return with a long of 45 yards. Had six punt returns for 88 yards.

2010: Rushed for 228 yards on 36 carries, scoring three touchdowns. Caught nine passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. Had nine kickoff returns for 177 yards.

High School: Played at Newnan High School in Newnan, Ga., for coach Robert Herring. Was named All-Region.

Personal: Major: Business Management ... Nickname: EJ ... Favorite Movie: Friday, Booty Call ... Favorite Meal: Hot wings ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: DeSean Jackson ...

Dream Teammates: DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick ... Favorite Quote: “If you don’t know me, don’t judge me.”

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Personal: Major: Psychology ... Nickname: D ... Favorite Movie: Paid In Full ... Favorite Meal: Steak and mashed potatoes ... Most influential person in my sport career: God ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Chicago Bears ... Dream teammates: Drew Brees, Randy Moss ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning a basketball championship in New Orleans ... Favorite Quote: “Hard work pays off.”

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14 Marcus Graham

QB r-fr. 6-1 190 dayton, ohio / trotwood-madison hs High School: Played at Trotwood-Madison in Dayton, Ohio for coach Maurice Douglass. Named All-Conference and All-Region. Was team captain for three years.

Personal: Major: Psychology ... Nickname: M.G. ... Favorite Movies: Money Talks, Lincoln Lawyer, Rush Hour ... Favorite Books: The Gun (Bluford Series) ... Favorite Meal: My Granny’s Sunday Dinners ... Favorite Class at BC: Economics ... Most influential person in my sport career: Jeff Graham (Uncle), Floyd Maywheather, Kobe Bryant ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I have two toes stuck together ... Favorite TV show: Sportscenter ... Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers ... Favorite website: YouTube ... Music in my Ipod:Jay-Z MTV Unplugged Album and Dear Mama by Tupac ... Most memorable sports moment: Coming back from a 27-7 halftime deficit to scoring 28 points unanswered in the second half and throwing the game-winning TD with no time on the clock to lead my team to the Ohio High School Division II State Championship .. Favorite Quote: “The whole world can be against me and I’m still gonna be on top because GOD is on my side” - Floyd Maywheather.

16 Reynard Parks

lb Jr. 5-10 180 pikesville, md/ paul laurence dunbar hs 2011: Played in all 10 games. Had 26 tackles, including one tackle for loss. Had one interception with a 14-yard return. Had one quarterback hurry. Had two fumble recoveries.

2010: Saw action in seven games and had 11 tackles. Also had one kickoff return for 16 yards.

Personal: Major: Mass Communications ... Nickname: Nard ...

Favorite Movie: Forest Gump ... Favorite Meal: Anything ... Favorite Class at BC: Psychology ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Ray Lewis ... Favorite TV Show: ESPN ... Favorite Pro Team: Ravens ...

Favorite Website: NFL.com ... Music in my IPOD: Lil Wayne ... Dream Teammates: Ray Lewis ... Most Memorable Sport Moment: Championship ... Favorite Quote: “If you’re on time, you’re late.”

17 cHarles Powell

rB fr. 6-0 205 eutaw, ala. / Greene County HS

15 Davonta Avery

DB r-so. 6-2 180 Chicago, ill. / hubbard hs High School: Played at Hubbard High School in Chicago, Ill., for coach Elton Harris. Was named all-conference and all-city three times, and allstate as a senior. Also named all-city in wrestling and track & field.

Personal: Major: Recreation ... Nickname: D.A. Hitman ... Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday ... Favorite Book: Harry Potter ... Favorite Meal: Fried Chicken and Mac & Cheese ... Favorite Class at BC: Spanish ... Most influential person in my sport career: Sean Taylor and Ed Reed ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I write poetry ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: Chicago Bears ... Favorite website ... Twitter ... Music in my Ipod: Hip-hop and R&B ... Most memorable sports moment: Losing in the second round of the state playoff my senior year of high school ... Favorite Quote: “Hard work pays off.”

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Personal: Major: Sports Mangement ... Nickname: Chop ... Favorite Movies: Rush Hour, Friday ... Favorite Meal: Home cooked dinner ...

Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Marshall Fauck ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I do what it takes to win ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: San Francisco 49ers ... Favorite website: Youtube ...

Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rap ... Dream teammates: Randy Moss ...

Most memorable sports moment: Won state basketball Championship ...

Favorite Quote: “Go hard or go home.”

18 Tayler

Workman

dB so. 5-11 185 camden, s.c. / camden hs Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: 12 ... Favorite Movie: Shottas ... Favorite Book: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Meal:

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Player Profiles Spaghetti ... Favorite Class at BC: English ... Most influential person in my sport career: My dad ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I like challenges ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers ... Favorite website: Twitter ...

Dream teammates: Tyrann Mathieu ... Most memorable sports moment: Scoring a winning touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “Live for everything, die for nothing.”

22 Tyquan

Bazemore

rb jr. 5-8 192

19 Brian

Curry

K/P fr.

6-1 175

prattville, ala. / prattville hs Personal: Major: Business Management ... Nickname: B.Curry ...

Favorite Movie: Like Mike ... Favorite Book: Heaven is For Real ...

Favorite Meal: Lasagna ... Favorite Class at BC: College Algebra ... Most influential person in my sport career: Johnny Hekker ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I just started punting my senior year in high school ... Favorite TV shows: ESPNU and Spongebob ...

Favorite professional team: Miami Heat ... Favorite website: Twitter ...

Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rick Ross, Drake, and Katy Perry ... Dream teammates: Cam Newton and Braxton Miller ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning Alabama 6A state championship in high school ...

Favorite Quote: “Content but not satisfied.”

20 Alonzo

Phillips

columbus, ga. / Chattahoochee County hs 2011: Led team in rushing with 220 yards on 43 carries. Had two touchdowns. Averaged 5.1 yards per carry, with a long of 31 yards.

Caught six passes for 34 yards.

2010: Rushed for 133 yards on 12 carries.

Personal: Nickname: Black Ty ... Major: Sports Management ... Favorite Movies: Soul Man, Madea, Horror Movies ... Favorite Book: Monster ... Favorite Meal: Seafood and Ribs ...

Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Mother and LaDainian Tomlinson ... One Thing You Might Be Surprised To Know Is: I love to dance and write music ... Favorite TV Shows: Martin, Jamie Foxx, Wayans Bro. and Smurfs ... Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers ...

Favorite Website: Twitter, World Star and YouTube ... Music in my IPod: Webbie ... Most Memorable Sport Moment: Winning state in track.

23 Kendariss Brown

DB R-so. 5-8 160

wr jr. 6-1 221

jacksonville, Fla. / first coast hs

augusta, ga. /

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: ZO ... Favorite Movies: Toy Story 1,2 and 3 ... Favorite Book: Captain Underpants ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ... Favorite Class at BC: Theories in Criminology ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mother and Father and Lebron James ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I was cut from my JV football team ... Favorite TV show: ESPN ... Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite website: Worldstarhiphop. com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Wayne, Boosie, and Webbie ...

Dream teammates: Darrelle Revis ... Most memorable sports moment: My first career start ... Favorite Quote: “They said I couldnt play football, I was to small; they say I couldnt play basketball, I wasn’t tall; they said I couldnt play baseball at all, now everday of my life I ball.”

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2011: Played in eight games, with three starts ... Recorded seven catches for 79 yards ... Caught a 22-yard touchdown pass against Morehouse.

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25 jarred

johnson

27 Jarrod Young

lb so. 5-11 205

lb so. 6-0 230

decatur, ga. / martin luther king jr. hs

miami, fla. / miami pace hs

High Saeool: Played Martin Luther King Jr. High School for coach Micheal Carson. Was named All-Region. Was captain for three years.

Lettered in wrestling and track as well as football.

Personal: Major: Engineering ... Nickname: Burnout ... Favorite Movie: The Program ... Favorite Meal: Chicken & Rice ... Favorite Class at BC: Religion ... Most influential person in my sport career: My brother ...

One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I am weird ...

Favorite TV show: Hard Knocks ... Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: No Pad Or Pencil ... Dream teammates: My brothers ... Most memorable sports moment: Blocking a punt for a touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “Eat my shorts.”

Personal: Major: Recreation ... Nickname: 50 ... Favorite Movie: The Lion King ... Favorite Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad ... Favorite Meal: Seafood ... Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Ray Lewis ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Miami Dolphins ... Favorite website: Facebook ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Soul, R&B ... Favorite Quote: Look, learn and listen.”

28 James

Woodberry

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26 Cey Quwan Ritter

DB fr. 5-10 165 mullins, s.c. / mullins hs High School: Was an All-Region performer at Mullins High School for coach Greg Hill.

Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Swerve ... Favorite Movie: I Got The Hook Up ... Favorite Book: Lost At Sea ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ... Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I was a soccer star .. Favorite TV show: NFL Redzone ...

Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite website: Facebook ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Str8, Jezzy ... Dream teammates: Ed Reed ... Most memorable sports moment: Each day I play ... Favorite Quote: “Let’s get it.”

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6-0 250

florence, s.c. / wilson hs High School: Played at Wilson High School in Florence, S.C. for coach Darryl Page. Was named All-Region for four years. Helped lead the Tigers to a 3A state championship in 2007.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Wood ... Favorite Movies: Friday Night Lights, Any Given Sunday ... Favorite Meal: Chinese Food ... Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Antwain Lyde ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m more athletic than the average big man ... Favorite TV show: Rob and Big ... Favorite professional team: New England Patriots ... Favorite website: BenedictTigers.com ... Dream teammates: Tom Brady or Wes Welker ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning the 3A state championship ... Favorite Quote: “Hit or Be Hit.”

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29 James

Peterson

fb sr. 5-9 227

civilization ... Most influential person in my sport career: My family ...

One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m a scholar ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Baltimore Ravens ... Favorite website: Instagram ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Everything ... Dream teammates: Sean Taylor and Ed Reed ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning the state championship ... Favorite Quote: “If a man don’t work, a man don’t eat, if a man don’t eat, a man don’t sleep.”

sacramento, calif./ monterey trail hs 2011: Caught one pass for nine yards.

High School: Was an All-League running back at Monterey Trail High School in Sacramento, Calif.

Personal: Major: Psychology ... Nickname: Pete .. Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Meal: Chicken and Rice ... Favorite Class at BC: Critical Thinking ... Most influential person in my sport career: Walter Payton ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I love to watch movies ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers ... Favorite website: Youtube ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Wiz Khalifa ... Dream teammates: Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, Tremaine Germany-Byrd ... Most memorable sports moment: When I ran for my first 80-yard touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “Only live once.”

30 Marvell Taylor

rb fr. 5-8 202 jacksonville, fla. / trinity christian hs Personal: Major: Biology ... Nickname: Vell .. Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Book: Call of the Wild ... Favorite Meal: Chicken alfredo ... Favorite Class at BC: Economics ... Most influential person in my sport career: Guss Scott ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m quiet ... Favorite TV shows: Sportscenter ...

Favorite professional team: New England Patriots ... Favorite website: Yahoo ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Lil Wayne ... Dream teammates: Carolina Panthers ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning a state championship ... Favorite Quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

31 DeAnte Gunn

cb Fr. 5-10 180 jacksonville, fla. / trinity christian academy Personal: Major: Biology ... Nickname: Gunn ... Favorite Movies: The Wood, Friday ... Favorite Meal: Porkchops ... Favorite Class at BC: World

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32 Trent Miles

rb FR. 5-9 170 Phenix city, ala. / Central HS High School: Played at Central High School in Phenix City, Ala., for coach Woodrow Lowe ... Was named All-Region and All Bi-City.

Personal: Major: Biology ... Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ...

Favorite Book: Of Mice and Men ... Favorite Meal: Steak ... Most influential person in my sport career: My family ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I still watch cartoons ... Favorite TV shows: Family Guy, American Dad, CNN ... Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles ... Favorite website: Worldstar ... Dream teammate: Mike Vick ... Most memorable sports moment: When I scored four touchdowns in one game.

33 Christopher Johnson

rb so. 5-11 190 aiken, s.c. / south aiken hs High School: Played at South Aiken High School for coach Robert Wrightenberry. Was named MVP and earned All-Region honors.

Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Rad ... Favorite Movie: Shotta ... Favorite Book: Night ... Favorite Meal: Hot Wings ...

Favorite Class at BC: English ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I record music ... Favorite TV shows: Sports Center ... Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite website: Worldstar Hip-Hop ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: C-Rad & Future ... Dream teammate: Cam Newton ... Most memorable sports moment: Tying my school touchdown record ... Favorite Quote: “The expert of anything was once a beginner.”

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35 Maurice Griffin

wr fr. 6-3 210 charleston, s.c. / west ashley hs Personal: Major: Electrical Engineering ... Nickname: Geechee ...

Favorite Movie: The Wood ... Favorite Book: Tuck Everlasting ... Favorite Meal: Japanese Food ... Favorite Class at BC: English ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m a shy person ... Favorite TV shows: My Wife And Kids ... Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers ... Favorite website: Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Yo Gotti ...

Dream teammates: Anquan Boldin ... Most memorable sports moment: When I had 173 receiving yards in one game ... Favorite Quote: “Come humble, get help; come hostile, get hurt.”

36 Eric

Camper

Lb

6-1 230

Yazoo City, Miss. / yazoo city hs High School: Played at Yazoo City High School for coach Tony Woolfolk. Was named All-Conference.

Personal: Major: Computer Engineering ... Nickname: E ... Favorite Movies: Paid In Full, Belly ... Favorite Book: The Help ... Favorite Meal: Crab Legs ... Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Sean Taylor ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I love cartoons ... Favorite TV show: Spongebob Squarepants ... Favorite professional team: New York Jets ... Favorite website: LiveMixtapes.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rick Ross ... Dream teammates: My present team ... Most memorable sports moment: Making a game-winning tackle.

37 derrick Jones

db fr. 6-0 175

Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: God ...

Favorite TV shows: House Of Paynes, Locked Up ... Music in my Ipod/ CD Player: Boosie.

38 Sedric

Waldon

db fr. 6-3 180 gainesville, fla. / Eastside hs High School: Played at Eastside High School for coach Jeff Parker. Was named second team All-State as a junior, first team All-Area as a junior and All-Area honorable mention as a senior.

Personal: Major: Mass Communication ... Nickname: Sed ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Book: Because of Winn-Dixie ... Favorite Meal: Fried chicken and mac and cheese ... Favorite Class at BC: Economics ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mentor, Rod Clark ...

One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can sing very well ... Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ... Favorite professional team: Oklahoma City Thunder ... Favorite website: Instagram ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: A Wide Variety ... Dream teammates: Darelle Revis and Ed Reed ... Most memorable sports moment: My first gamewinning shot in basketball ... Favorite Quote: “Your decisions determine your direction and your direction determines your destiny!”

39 Josiah

Takapu

lb jr. 5-11 240 santa anna, calif. / Santa Anna HS Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Favorite Movie: 300 ... Favorite Meal: Puaka with manioke sprinkled with salt ... Most influential person in my sport career: My dad ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: Tennis is one of my favorite sports to play.

40 Benjamin Toney

lb fr. 6-1 240 Sebring, fla. / Sebring HS

Titusville, fla. / Bercraw hs Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Buck ... Favorite Movie: Ghetto Stories ... Favorite Meal: Fried Chicken ... Favorite

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Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Most influential person in my sport career: My family ... Favorite TV show: Wayans brothers ... Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Chirst.”

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41 Joshua Wade

rb fr. 6-0 245 Cheverly, Md. / Bladensburg HS Personal: High School: Played at Bladensburg High School. Was named All-Metropolitan First Team, All-State, team MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.

Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Big Baby ... Favorite Movie: Hardball ... Favorite Book: Captain Underpants ... Favorite Meal: McDonalds ... Favorite Class at BC: All of them ... Most influential person in my sport career: The Lord ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m scared of heights ... Favorite TV show: Martin ...

Favorite professional team: Washington Redskins ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Webbie ... Dream teammates: Darrell Green, Champ Bailey ... Most memorable sports moment: 2012 SIAC Championship ... Favorite Quote: “Life is too short.”

42 Brandon Beech

de jr. 6-1 231 high point, n.c. / ragsdale hs 2011: Played in nine games, with one start. Recorded 18 total tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack.

Personal: Major: Therapeutic Recreation ... Nickname: Beech ... Favorite Movies: He Got Game ... Favorite Book: The Holy Bible ... Favorite Meal: Caribbean food ... Favorite Class at BC: Recreation and Program Planning ... Most influential person in my sport career: my stepfather ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: That I’m a family person ... Favorite TV show: Storage Wars ... Favorite professional team: Carolina Panthers ... Favorite website: Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: All kinds ... Dream teammates: Patrick Willis and Mario Williams ... Most memorable sports moment: Getting my first collegiate sack ... Favorite Quote: “Failure is not an option.”

43 DeVante

Pinckney

de fr. 6-2 240 st. matthews, s.c. / calhoun county hs Personal: Major: Business and Management ... Nickname: Quan ...

Favorite Movie: Project X ... Favorite Meal: Rice, pork and beans and

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ground beef ... Favorite Class at BC: Introduction to Business ... Most influential person in my sport career: Ray Lewis ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: That I started playing football my sophomore year in high school ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ...

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers ... Favorite website: Google ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Webbie and Boosie ... Dream teammates: Troy Polamalu ... Most memorable sports moment: When I saw my name in the newspaper after every game ... Favorite Quote: “Never quit.”

44 Tyri

Harvey

lb jr. 5-11 185 titusville, fla. / titusville hs 2011: Played in seven games and recorded one tackle.

High School: Played at Titusville High School for Coach Bobby Guthrie.

Named Male Athlete of The Year, All Conference, named to the 2009 Central Florida East West All-Star Team and the 2009 Brevard North South All-Star Team.

Personal: Major: Mass Communication ... Nickname: Ty ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Book: A Long Way Gone ... Favorite Meal: Ribs, yellow rice, cornbread, sting beans ... Favorite Class at BC: Theater Appreciation ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Brother Maurice ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I played baseball from 1997-2004 ... Favorite TV shows: Sports Center, First Take ... Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ...

Favorite website: Just social media sites ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Boosie ... Dream teammates: Deion Sanders, Percy Harvin ... Most memorable sports moment: Big plays in big games ... Favorite Quote: “Seniors, this year not next year.”

45 Rafael Kess

lb fr. 6-1 230 queenstown, md. / old mill hs High School: Played at Old Mill High School for coach Chad McCormick. Helped his team to two state championships. Was named secondteam All-State, first-team All-County as a junior and senior. Selected to Maryland Crab Bowl.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Ralph ... Favorite Movie: The Waterboy ... Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby ... Favorite Meal: Steamed Crabs ... Favorite Class at BC: Biology ... Most influential person in my sport career: My grandfather Donald Kess ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m pro at Call of Duty ... Favorite TV show: ESPN ... Favorite professional team: Cincinatti Bengals ... Favorite website: Espn.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Juicy J ... Dream teammates: AJ Green, Patrick Willis ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning two state Championships ... Favorite Quote: “Nothing in life comes free.”

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46 Mario

Hughes

Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... Favorite website: Palmbeachpost.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Some of everything ... Dream teammates: Jarrell Moore, Jeffrey Woodson, Will Canty ...

Most memorable sports moment: Scoring my first touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “You got to be mo careful.”

lb fr. 6-0 265 chester, s.c. / chester hs Personal: Major: Undeclared ... Nickname: Swole ... Favorite Movies: Block Party ... Favorite Book: How 2 be a Player ... Favorite Meal: Anything with meat ... Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Mother ... Favorite TV shows: Friday’s cartoon ...

Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite website: ESPN ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Von Won ... Dream teammates: Ray Ray ... Most memorable sports moment: Playing in state championship game in 2007 and 2008.

47 KeDario Lewis

rb jr. 5-5 140 cheraw, s.c. / cheraw hs High school: Played at Cheraw High School for coach Johnny White.

Helped Cheraw to two state championships. Was also a four-time AllState wrestler and All-State defender in soccer.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Favorite Movies: Friday, Life, Remember The Titans, Friday Night Lights, The Best Man ... Favorite Book: The Outsiders ... Favorite Meal: Grandma’s soul food ... Favorite Class at BC: Juvenile Delinquency ... Most influential person in my sport career: My dad and my cousin ... Favorite TV shows: Martin, Fresh Prince, Sports Center ... Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Nelly - The Champ ... Dream teammates: Reggie Bush, Ladainian Tomlinson, Ray Rice ...

Most memorable sports moment: Winning my first state championship.

48 Demtrice rolle

db fr. 5-6 162 Belle Glades, Fla. / glades central hs High School: Played at Glades Central High School for coach Willie Snead. Was named Freshman MVP. Personal: Major: Business Administration ... Nickname: DJ ... Favorite Movie: Money Talks ... Favorite Book: Bible ... Favorite Meal: Spaghetti ... Favorite Class at BC: Economics ... Most influential person in my sport career: My son ... Favorite TV show: The Jamie Foxx Show ...

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49 LaMarcus Hudson

lb fr. 5-11 205 Livingstone, ala. / sumter central hs High School: Was named All-Region at Sumter Central High School in Livingstone, Ala. Played for Coach Andre Pickering.

Personal: Major: Pre-Law ... Nickname: Bug ... Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball ... Favorite Book: Tears of a Tiger ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ...

Favorite Class at BC: Criminal Justice ... Most influential person in my sport career: Maurice Johnson ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I like country music ... Favorite TV show: Secret Life ... Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics ... Favorite website: www. benedict.edu ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Usher ... Dream teammate: Peyton Manning ... Most memorable sports moment: High school football ... Favorite Quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your own consent.”

50 Barron

Thompson

lb so. 6-2 225 memphis, tenn. / white station hs High School: Played at White Station in Memphis, Tenn. for coach Devin Rutherford. Was All-District, All-Region and named a 2011 Autozone Liberty Bowl All-Star.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: The Show ... Favorite Movies: Remember The Titans ... Favorite Book: Sports Illustrated ...

Favorite Meal: Steak and Potatoes ... Favorite Class at BC: Criminal Justice ... Most influential person in my sport career: Coach Conley ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’ve traveled around the world ... Favorite TV show: NFL Total Access ... Favorite professional team: New England Patriots ... Favorite website: Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Everything ... Dream teammates: Patrick Willis or Tom Brady ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning the 6A State Championship ... Favorite Quote: “When you lose, say little. When you win, say even less.”

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Player Profiles

51 Kevin

Mccollum

55 Perez

Nelson

lb fr. 5-8 205

lb sr. 5-11 210

epes, ala. / sumter central hs

mobile, Ala. / theodore hs

Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Favorite Movies: Friday and Rush Hour ... Favorite Books: Comics ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Grandmother ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Wiz Khalifa ... Dream teammates: Ray Lewis ...

Most memorable sports moment: My first touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “You only live once.”

52 Joshua

bradley

de so. 6-3 248 brunswick, ga. / brunswick hs Personal: Major: Business Administration ... Nickname: Slim ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Shrimp and Fries ... Favorite Class at BC: Business Law ... Most influential person in my sport career: Julius Bradley ... Favorite TV show: Sportscenter ... Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles ... Favorite website: Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Gucci Mane ... Dream teammates: Michael Jordan ... Most memorable sports moment: Scoring a touchdown

54 Mario

gonzalez

Personal: Major: Computer Information Systems ... Nickname: Polo ...

Favorite Movies: Boyz N Da Hood, Love & Basketball ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Shrimp Alfredo ... Favorite Class at BC: African American Theatre ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I am a momma’s boy ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers ... Favorite website: Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Future ... Dream teammates: Ray Lewis ... Most memorable sports moment: Scoring a touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “Trust in God and He will direct your path.”

56 Damonta' Searcy

lb so. 6-1 197 decatur, ga. / columbia hs Personal: Major: Electrical Engineering ... Nickname: Monta ... Favorite Movies: Don’t be a Menace in South Central, While Drinking Juice in Da Hood ... Favorite Book: ESPN The Magazine ... Favorite Meal: Hot Wings ... Favorite Class at BC: Football meeting ... Most influential person in my sport career: My brother, Danorris Searcy ... Favorite TV show: My Wife and Kids ... Favorite professional team: Chicago Bears ... Favorite website: Youtube.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Outkast ... Dream teammates: Sean Taylor and Mean Joe Greene ... Most memorable sports moment: Pulling a comeback win to put in position for the region changes ... Favorite Quote: “Die with no regrets.”

de jr. 6-0 205 labelle, fla. / LaBelle HS 2011: Recorded five tackles. Blocked a punt against Miles.

Personal: Major: Mass Communications ... Nickname: Gonzalez ... Favorite Movies: Scarface, Blow, Paid in Full ... Favorite Books: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Chicken wings ... Favorite Class at BC: Mass Media ... Most influential person in my sport career: My father ... Favorite TV shows: Martin, Fresh Prince, Swamp People ... Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... Favorite website: Youtube ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Plies ... Dream teammates: Sean Taylor, Ray Lewis ... Favorite Quote: “Lose money chasing women, never lose women chasing money.”

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Player Profiles

57 Matthew Cash

ol fr. 6-3 315 dayton, ohio / Trotwood Madison HS High School: Played at Trotwood Madison High School for coach Maurice Douglass. Was named GWOC All-Conference.

Personal: Major: Computer Information Science ... Nickname: Cash ... Favorite Movies: Space Jam, Remember The Titans, Shawshank Redemption, and Batman (Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises) ... Favorite Book: Michael Jordan ... Favorite Meal: Grilled salmon with fettucini alfredo and honey glazed croissants ... Favorite Class at BC: Comparitive Religion ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Father ...

One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can sing, and I’m a hooper ... Favorite TV shows: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Burn Notice, and Suits ... Favorite professional team: LA Lakers, Dallas Cowboys ...

Favorite website: Espn.com, Nicekicks.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Future, Boosie, Jeezy, MMG, Rich Kids ... Dream teammates: Michael Vick, Adrian Peterson ... Most memorable sports moment: 2012 SIAC conference championship ... Favorite Quote: “Don’t live for tomorrow, we are not promised today.”

58 Evan

60 Jordan Ashe

ol fr. 6-2 280 dayton, ohio / Trotwood-Madison HS Personal: Major: Electrical Engineering ... Favorite Movie: The Lion King ... Favorite Book: The Pact ... Most influential person in my sport career: Leamon Ashe ... Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning the DII State Championship ... Favorite Quote: “Being completely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” - Sigmund Freud.

61 Rodney

Donaldson

ol jr. 6-3 295 compton, calif. /

Pegues

lb jr. 6-2 215 chicago, ill. / hubbard hs High School: Played at Hubbard High School for coach Elton Harris ...

Was named All-Conference as a sophomore and senior.

Personal: Major: Social Work ... Nickname: Pegues ... Favorite Movie: Animal ... Favorite Book: Casper The Black Ghost ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ... Most influential person in my sport career: Sean Cattouse ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: Chicago Bulls ...

Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Everything except country.

62 Dewayne Love

ol fr. 6-2 280 ellenwood, ga. /

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Player Profiles

63 Nevrone Thomas

Wayans Bros. ... Favorite Pro Team: Patriots ... Favorite Website: The Vent ... Music in my IPod: J. Cole ... Dream Teammates: Olin Kruetz and Matt Light ... Most Memorable Sport Moment: Beating Buford ... Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent don’t work hard.”

ol fr. 6-2 280 decatur, ga. / cedar grove hs Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Favorite Movie: Training Day ... Favorite Book: The Boys of Summer ... Favorite Meal: Hot wings and fries ... Most influential person in my sport career: Gene Upshaw ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m Jamaican ... Favorite TV show: Sports Center ... Favorite professional team: Baltimore Ravens ... Favorite website: Benedicttigers.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Lil Bossie, Juicy J, Future, 2chainz ... Most memorable sports moment: Starting my first varsity game ... Favorite Quote: “If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”

68 Alec

Spencer

oL fr. 6-4 280 columbus, ga. / G.W Carver High School

65 manzy Tyler

ol fr. 6-0 285 bamberg, s.c. / bamberg-ehrhardt hs High School: Played at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School for coach Kevin Crosby. Was named All-Region.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Book: Tears of A Tiger ... Most influential person in my sport career: Da’Quan Bowers ... Favorite TV show: College Football Live ...

Favorite professional team: Indianapolis Colts ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rick Ross ... Favorite Quote: “This is a dirty business, that is why I go out and play with my heart. I feel like football players are overworked and underpaid compared to any other sports. This is like a nine to five.

No guaranteed contracts, and that is the worst thing about it.”

66 Christopher Cowart

69 Eric

Spencer

oL fr. 6-3 260 columbus, ga. / G.W Carver High School Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Twin ... Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2 ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ... Favorite Class at BC: Comparitive Religion ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can play basketball ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: Miami Heat ... Favorite website: Facebook , Twitter ... Music in my Ipod/ CD Player: All types ... Dream teammates: Cam Newton and Julio Jones ... Most memorable sports moment: Playing with tons of D1 players at Carver.

ol so. 5-11 322 columbus, ga. / carver hs 2011: Started all 10 games on the offensive line. One of four players to start all 10 games last year.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Favorite Movies: The One, Any Given Sunday, The Replacements ... Favorite Meal: Subway ... Favorite Class at BC: Criminal Justice ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Chris Cowart (My Dad) ... One Thing You Might Be Surprised To Know About Me Is: I do not listen to rap music ... Favorite TV Show:

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Player Profiles

70 Allen

Becton

73 Travis Diggs

og so. 6-4 310

ol jr. 6-0 280

newburn, n.c. / west craven hs

wilson, n.c. / Fike HS

High School: Played at West Craven High School. Was named AllConference and All-State.

Personal: Major: Social Work ... Nickname: Dunn Dunn ... Favorite Movies: Little Giants, Little Rascals, Friday, Next Friday, Friday After Next ... Favorite Meal: Fried Chicken ... Most influential person in my sport career: My parents ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m the coolest person you will ever meet ... Favorite TV shows: Martin, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Jamie Foxx ... Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite website: WorldStarHipHop ...

Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rick Ross ... Dream teammates: Michael Oher ... Most memorable sports moment: When I injured myself during my junior year.

72 Jayvis Ward

de jr. 6-2 234 oviedo, fla. / Hagerty HS Personal: Major: English Education ... Nickname: Jay ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Book: Ali ... Favorite Meal: Mac and Cheese ... Favorite Class at BC: All ... Most influential person in my sport career: Warren Sapp ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I love to go fishing ... Favorite TV show: CatDog ... Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Trick Daddy ... Dream teammates: Tampa Bay ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning 6A state championship at Seminole High ... Favorite Quote: “YOLO - You only live once.”

High School: Played at Fike High School for coach Richie Pridgen. Was named second-team All-Conference.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Diggs ... Favorite Movie: Bad Boys ... Favorite Meal: Chicken, mac & cheese, greens and corn bread ... Favorite Class at BC: Criminal Justice ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Mother ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: That I’m a nice person ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: Carolina Panthers ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Lil Boosie ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning conference championship in high school ... Favorite Quote: “Live By Faith.”

74 Jeremy

Jenkins

ol so. 5-10 267 valdosta, ga. / 2011: Saw action in two games. Recorded one tackle.

75 Jalon

Fulcher

c jr. 6-0 285 los angeles, calif. / Westchester HS Personal: Major: Computer Science ... Nickname: Cali ... Favorite Movies: The Wood, Hangover part 1&2, 3 Strikes ... Favorite Book: Hamlet ... Favorite Meal: Fried chicken ... Favorite Class at BC: Calculus ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Grandfather ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: That I can cook ... Favorite TV shows: Martin, Sportscenter, NFL Network, NBA TV ... Favorite professional team: Indianapolis Colts ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Hip Hop, R&B ... Dream teammates: Peyton Manning and Dallas Clark ... Most memorable sports moment: My first High School football game ... Favorite Quote: “Give respect to get respect.”

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Player Profiles

77 Stevon

Wilkerson

79 Sean

kennedy

ol jr. 6-1 285

ol sr. 6-4 320

burlington, n.c. / cummings hs

Fort stewart, ga. / theodore hs

High School: Played at Cummings High School for coach Steve Johnson. Was named All-Conference for three years and All-Region. Also named All-Conference and All-State as a wrestler.

Personal: Major: Business Management ... Nickname: Smash ...

Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Book: Goosebumps ...

Favorite Meal: Chinese food ... Favorite Class at BC: Swimming ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m a twin ... Favorite TV show: King of Queens ... Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers ... Favorite website: DrJays.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Gucci Mane ...

Dream teammates: Aaron Rodgers ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning a state championship ... Favorite Quote: “Be a winner.”

78 Ugochukwu Obata dl fr. 6-0 270 lithonia, ga. / M.L.King Jr. HS High School: Played at Martin Luther King Jr. High School for coach Michael Carson. Was named All-Region, All-County and player of the week.

Personal: Major: Biology ... Nickname: Ugo ... Favorite Movies: TMNT, Ong Bak, Mortal Kombat, What Dreams May Become ... Favorite Books: Wuthering Heights, Song of Solomon ... Favorite Meal: Soul food ... Favorite Class at BC: College Algebra ... Most influential person in my sport career: My brother ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: My middle name is Patrick ... Favorite TV shows: Family Guy, American Dad, CNN ... Favorite professional team: Baltimore Ravens ...

Favorite website: PBS.org ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: HeadBussa, Rise Up, Make it Stack, Dont Jugde Me, Number 1 ... Dream teammates: Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Dez Bryant, Deion Sanders, Andre Rison, Julius Peppers, Junior Seau, Shawne Merriman, Ledanian Tomlinson, and my team now ... Most memorable sports moment: Recording a sack on fourth down with one minute left in the fourth quarter and winning 42-35 ... Favorite Quote: “Live on the edge, die by the edge.”

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Personal: Nickname: Big Sean ... Major: Sociology ... Favorite Movie: Next Friday .. Favorite Meal: Mac & Cheese ... Most Influential Person in my Sport Career: Michael Oher ... One Thing You Might Be Surprised To Know Is: I smile a lot ... Favorite TV Show: Boondocks ... Favorite Pro Team: Raiders ... Favorite Website: World Star Hip Hop ... Music in my IPod: Webbie, Lil Wayne, and Boosie ... Dream Teammates: Michael Oher and Michael Vick.

80 Jordan Kelly

wr sr. 6-3 220 lynn, mass. / swampscott hs 2011: Played in nine games. Caught seven passes for 87 yards and one touchdown.

Personal: Major: Accounting ... Favorite Movies: Thor, Batman Begins (trilogy), Shooter, Ironman 1&2 ... Favorite Book: Is This the Real Life?

(Queen Biography) ... Favorite Meal: Lobster, 24 oz. steak, an American cheeseburger ... Favorite Class at BC: R.I.P. Miss Walker’s class ... Most influential person in my sport career: Randy Moss ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can fly. And sometimes my heat vision irritates my eyes, but only if I am really tired ... Favorite TV shows: Smallville, Supernatural, White Collar, Burn Notice, Seinfeld ...

Favorite professional team: The New England Patriots ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Queen, EWF, John Mayer, Living Colour, Jermaine Kelly rippin’ guitar ... Dream teammates: Randy Moss ... Most memorable sports moment: “Moss is a Patriot” ... Favorite Quote: “They [humans] can be a great people, Kal-El, if they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way.”

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Player Profiles

81 Christopher Crosby

wr jr. 5-10 170 Richmond, va. / varina hs Personal: Major: Health and Recreation

82 Benjamin Walker

wr

6-4 195

stone mountain, ga. / Martin Luther King HS Personal: Major: Physics ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Dad ... Favorite professional team: Tennessee Titans ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Young Jeezy, Nas, J. Cole ... Dream teammates: Anquan Boldin, Brandon Marshall.

86 Uriah

Brown

TE so. 6-0 220 nesmith, s.c. / kingstree hs Personal: Major: Recreation ... Nickname: Riah ... Favorite Movie: Friday After Next ... Favorite Books: Beowulf, MacBeth ... Favorite Meal: Shrimp and grits ... Favorite Class at BC: Seminar ... Most influential person in my sport career: Coach Myers ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I was born in New Jersey City ... Favorite TV show: Ed, Edd ‘n Eddy ... Favorite professional team: Cincinnati Bengals ... Favorite website: Facebook ... Most memorable sports moment: Getting my first start against Shon Carson ... Favorite Quote: “Football is like life. It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”

87 Russell Henley

wr so. 5-10 177 augusta, ga. / butler hs

83 chris cooler wr fr. 5-9 155

Personal: Major: Recreation ... Favorite Movies: Action ... Favorite Meal: Soul food ... Favorite Class at BC: World Literature ... Favorite TV show: Jamie Foxx ... Favorite professional team: Indianapolis colts ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Hip hop, R&B ... Most memorable sports moment: Scoring my first touchdown ... Favorite Quote: “Faith without good deeds is nothing.”

hampton, s.c. / wade hampton hs High School: Played at Wade Hampton High School for coach Jim Shuman. Was named All-Region 2AA. Personal: Major: Sports Management ... Nickname: Cooley ... Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights ... Favorite Book: What Happened To Nancy ... Favorite Meal: Soul Food ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mom ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m unpredictable ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: New England Patriots ... Favorite website: espn.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: A little bit of everything ... Most memorable sports moment: Getting the “Will to Win” award my senior year.

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Player Profiles

88 Stephen Green

90 Marguevieus Goodlett

te so. 6-2 225

de fr. 6-2 218

charleston, s.c. /

laurens, s.c. / laurens district 55 hs

Personal: Major: Mass Communications ... Nickname: Steve ... Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans ... Favorite Book: More Than a Game ...

Favorite Meal: Egg & Rice ... Favorite Class at BC:Advanced Composition ... Most influential person in my sport career: My Dad ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I am an outstanding writer ... Favorite TV shows: ESPN, NFL Network ... Favorite professional team: Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite website: Twitter.com ... Music in my Ipod/ CD Player: Yo Gotti, Rocko ... Dream teammates: Vernon Davis, Jason Witten ... Most memorable sports moment: Making the newspaper ...

Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

89 Tremaine Germany

ol jr. 6-1 272 orangeburg, s.c. / orangeburg-wilkinson High School: Played at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School for coach Tommy Brown. Was an honorable mention All-Region selection.

Personal: Major: Business Administration ... Nickname: Byrd ... Favorite Movies: Friday Night Lights, Facing The Giants, Coach Carter ...

Favorite Books: Playing With Destiny ... Favorite Meal: My mother’s and grandmother’s cooking ... Favorite Class at BC: Human Resources ...

Most influential person in my sport career: Ray Lewis ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I love to make people laugh ... Favorite TV shows: Martin, Steve Harvey Show, Jamie Foxx Show, and The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air ... Favorite professional team: Cincinnati Bengals ... Favorite website: CNN.com and Youtube ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Gospel and R&B music ... Dream teammates: DeQuan Bowers, AJ Green, Ray Lewis, James Peterson, Patrick Willis ... Most memorable sports moment: My first time starting in a college game vs.

Virginia Union ... Favorite Quote: “No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper.”

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Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Tez ... Favorite Movie: Friday ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ... Favorite Class at BC: English ... Most influential person in my sport career: God ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I am goofy ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers ... Favorite website: Facebook ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Gospel, R&B ... Dream teammates: Mike Wallace ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning Games ... Favorite Quote: “Do all things through Jesus Christ.”

91 Aundra

Fonville

DT so. 5-11 260 gastonia, n.c. / hunter huss hs 2011: Saw action in three games with three total tackles.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Dre ... Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday ... Favorite Book: The Outsiders ... Favorite Meal: Chicken ... Favorite Class at BC: Intro to Criminal Justice ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mother ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I play musical instruments ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Chicago Bears ...

Favorite website: Nikeid.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rap/R&B ... Dream teammates: Ray Lewis, Brian Dawkins ... Most memorable sports moment: Interception in high school ... Favorite Quote: “No Pain, No Gain.”

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Player Profiles

92 Devin

Gainer

de jr. 6-0 285 st. petersburg, fla. /Ringgold (ga.) hs

High School: Played at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Ga., for coach Robert Akins. Was named a Chattanooga Best Of Preps.

Personal: Major: Elementary Education ... Favorite Movie: Four Brothers ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Curry Chicken ... Most influential person in my sport career: My father ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can cook ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Bucaneers ... Favorite website: worldstarhiphop ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rap ...

Most memorable sports moment: OVC Championship ... Favorite Quote: “Turn-Up.”

93 DeAngelo Taylor

lb so. 6-0 185 eight mile, ala. / blount hs Personal: Major: Recreation ... Nickname: D ... Favorite Movie: Remember The Titans ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Shrimp and fries ... Favorite Class at BC: Religion ... Most influential person in my sport career: My mother ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I’m a shy person ... Favorite TV show: Family Guy ...

Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite website: Worldstarhiphop.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rap ... Most memorable sports moment: Sacking the quarterback ... Favorite Quote: “Hard work pays off.”

94 Damien

Blakney

De jr. 6-4 285 hartsville, s.c. / hartsville hs Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Favorite Movie: The Lion King ...

Favorite Book: Way Of The Shadow ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ...

Most influential person in my sport career: Myself ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: That I like rock music ...

Favorite TV shows: Smallville, Bleach and Naruto ... Favorite profes-

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sional team: Carolina Panthers ... Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Three Doors Down ... Dream teammates: Demarcus Ware, Cam Newton, Steve Smith, Jon Beason ... Favorite Quote: “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward.

That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you.

You’re better than that!” - from Rocky Balboa

95 Gregory Smith

dt jr. 6-2 300 augusta, ga. / cross creek hs Personal: Major: Recreation ... Nickname: Busta ... Favorite Movie: Remember The Titans ... Favorite Book: The Bible ... Favorite Meal: Shrimp alfredo ... Favorite Class at BC: Leadership and Group Dynamics ... Most influential person in my sport career: Warren Sapp ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I can sing ... Favorite TV shows: Sports center ... Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons ...

Favorite website: NFL.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Lil Boosie ...

Dream teammates: Warren Sapp ... Most memorable sports moment: An interception ... Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.” - Phillipians 4:13

96 Eric

Whitlock

de jr. 6-3 225 Orlando, fla. / Olympia HS Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Sickwhitit ... Favorite Movie: Titanic ... Favorite Class at BC: Swimming ... Most influential person in my sport career: Prime Time - Dion Sanders ... Favorite TV show: Walking Dead ... Favorite professional team: Tennessee Titans ...

Favorite website: Worldstarhiphop.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Iceberg ... Favorite Quote: “Tighten up.”

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Kyle Ham

de jr. 6-3 225 bronx, n.y. / lugoff-elgin (s.c.) hs

Pre-season All-SIAC

99 Dyrell

Porcha

dt so. 6-4 300 High School: Played at Lugoff-Elgin High School for coach Scott Jones.

Was an All-Region lineman.

Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: Ham ... Favorite Movies: Scarface, The Godfather, American Pie series ... Favorite Book: The Beatles Anthology ... Favorite Meal: Oatmeal ... Favorite Class at BC: Freshman Seminar ... Most influential person in my sport career: Jared Allen ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I hate rap music ... Favorite TV shows: Weeds, Dexter, South Park, Family Guy, Case Closed, Jersey Shore ... Favorite professional team: Indianapolis Colts ... Favorite website: thebeatles.com ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix ... Dream teammates: Jared Allen, Dallas Clark, Peyton Manning ... Most memorable sports moment: My high school winning the region championship ... Favorite Quote: “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

98 Anthony Phyall

hemingway, s.c. / carvers bay hs 2011: Played in eight games, recording 35 total tackles, fifth-best on the team. Had 2.5 tackles for loss and .5 sacks. Also recorded two quarterback hurries.

High School: Played at Carvers Bay High School for coach Nate Thompson. Was named All-Region, first-team All-State and played in the North-South All-Star Game.

Personal: Major: Electrical Engineer ...

Nickname: Big Bay ... Favorite Movie: Friday ...

Favorite Books: Tyler Perry ... Favorite Meal: Pizza ...

Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: Robert Geathers ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I love to praise God ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Washington Redskins ... Favorite website: Google ... Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Rick Ross ... Dream teammates: Barry Sanders ... Most memorable sports moment: When I played running back in high school ... Favorite Quote: Success is the key to being successful.”

de fr. 6-1 260 charleston, s.c. / cane bay hs Personal: Major: Criminal Justice ... Nickname: AJ ... Favorite Movie: Godzilla ... Favorite Book: Hatchet ... Favorite Meal: Turkey wing ...

Favorite Class at BC: Math ... Most influential person in my sport career: My father ... One thing you might be surprised to know about me is: I like to hunt ... Favorite TV show: Martin ... Favorite professional team: Washington Redskins ... Favorite website: Worldstarhiphop.com ...

Music in my Ipod/CD Player: Yo Gotti ... Dream teammates: Ndamukong Suh ... Most memorable sports moment: Beating Berkeley High ...

Favorite Quote: “Ride together, die together, bad boy for life.”

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Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

Opened in the fall of 2006, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium continues to be one of the premier sporting arenas in the SIAC and NCAA Division II. The 11,000-seat stadium on Two Notch Road was designed by architects, McMillian Smith & Partners, with a total cost of $12 million.

Housed in the Leroy T. Walker Health and Wellness complex, which is on a 61-acre lot, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium is a state-of-the-art building, designed with an aesthetic appeal to enhance the landscape of the entire community.

The stadium features modernized accommodations and amenities on three levels. The first level is compromised of a main ticket office, four concession stands, three men and women’s facilities, two family restrooms, three ticket booths, an informational booth, a nov-

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elty area, a first aid office, and special locations for security, equipment and storage.

On the second level, hospitality and presidential suites are housed. This floor contains a catering room with kitchenette and men’s and women’s restrooms. The hospitality suite has a seating capacity of approximately 100 people.

The third level serves as a meeting room and press suite. The press suite

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includes a centered room for the press and a total of six additional rooms.

One side contains a room for home coaches, communications and home radio, while the other side contains a room for officials, visitor’s radio and visitor coaches.

Featured in the field house are lockers and showers for home and visiting teams. There are separate offices for home coaches, officials, and laundry and storage space.

Since opening in 2006, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium has hosted many events, including the Palmetto Capital City Classic, HBCU Classic, South Carolina High School League state championships, South Carolina Independent School state championships, the Pioneer Bowl and Benedict College graduations.

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Virginia Union University

7 p.m.

Hovey Field Richmond, Va.

2011 Record: 5-5 Head Coach: Michael Bailey (Virginia Union, 1986) Record at VUU: 14-16 (4th season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: Starters Returning (Off./Def.): Series Record: VUU leads, 4-0 Last Meeting: Virginia Union won 27-0 in the 2011 season opener in Columbia.

Bowie State University

8 p.m.

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

2011 Record: 4-6 Head Coach: Damon Wilson (Bowie State, 2000) Record at BSU: 16-15 (4th season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: 41 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 9/6 Series Record: Bowie State leads 1-0 Last Meeting: Bowie State won 31-14 last season.

Virginia State University

4 p.m.

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Head Coach Andrew Faison

2 p.m. Wildcat Stadium Fort Valley, Ga.

2011 Record: 2-8 Head Coach: Donald Pittman (Adams St., 1974) Record at FVSU: 17-15 (4th season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: 12 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 6/6 Series Record: FVSU leads 12-4 Last Meeting: Fort Valley took a 40-23 victory over Benedict last season in a regionally-televised game.

Miles College

Head Coach Damon Wilson

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

2011 Record: 5-5 Head Coach: Andrew Faison (Virginia State, 1981) Record at VSU: 54-47 (11th season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: 44 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 5/7 Series Record: 0-0 Last Meeting: First meeting

Fort Valley State University

Head Coach Michael Bailey

Head Coach Donald Pittman

7 p.m. Albert J. Sloan Alumni Stadium Fairfield, Ala. 2011 Record: 2-8 Head Coach: Reginald Ruffin (North Alabama, 1998) Record at MC: 7-5 (2nd season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: 48 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 11/10 Series Record: Tied 10-10 Last Meeting: Miles took a 20-14 victory in the Augusta City Classic last year.

Head Coach Reginald Ruffin

2012 Schedule Sept. 1 Benedict Sept. 8 at Brevard Sept. 15 at Fayetteville St. Sept. 22 at Winston-Salem St. Sept. 29 Livingstone Oct. 6 Lincoln (Pa.) Oct. 13 at Chowan Oct. 20 Bowie State Oct. 27 at Elizabeth City St. Nov. 3 Virginia State 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 Assumption Sept. 6 at Benedict Sept. 15 Fairmont State Sept. 22 at St. Augustine’s Sept. 29 Winston-Salem St. Oct. 6 at Chowan Oct. 13 Virginia State Oct. 20 at Virginia Union Oct. 27 at Lincoln (Pa.) Nov. 3 Elizabeth City St. 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 at Norfolk State Sept. 8 West Liberty State Sept. 15 at Benedict Sept. 22 at Johnson C. Smith Sept. 29 Shaw Oct. 6 Elizabeth City State Oct. 13 at Bowie State Oct. 20 Lincoln (Pa.) Oct. 27 Chowan Nov. 3 at Virginia Union 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 at Delta State Sept. 8 at Valdosta State Sept. 15 Clark Atlanta Sept. 22 Benedict Sept. 29 at Tuskegee Oct. 6 Kentucky State Oct. 13 Concordia-Selma Oct. 20 at Stillman Oct. 27 at Morehouse Nov. 3 vs. Albany State 2012 Schedule Sept. 2 vs. North Alabama Sept. 8 at Shaw Sept. 15 West Georgia Sept. 22 at Albany State Sept. 29 Benedict Oct. 6 Clark Atlanta Oct. 13 at Kentucky State Oct. 20 at Lane Oct. 25 Stillman Nov. 3 Tuskegee

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Stillman College

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2 p.m.

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

2011 Record: 7-4 Head Coach: Teddy Keaton (Stillman, 1999) Record at MC: 7-4 (2nd season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: 50 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 6/9 Series Record: Stillman leads 4-3 Last Meeting: Stillman won 44-0 last year in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Clark Atlanta University

2 p.m.

Panther Stadium

Atlanta, Ga.

2011 Record: 2-8 Head Coach: Daryl McNeill Record at CAU: 6-14 (3rd season) Career Record: 38-64 (10 seasons) Lettermen Returning: NA Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 6/4 Series Record: Last Meeting: Benedict won 10-7 in Columbia last season.

Morehouse College

2 p.m.

2 p.m.

Laney Stadium

2 p.m. CST Lane Field

Head Coach Rich Freeman

Augusta, Ga.

2011 Record: 8-4 Head Coach: Mike White (Albany State, 1997) Record at ASU: 93-40 (13th season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: Starters Returning (Off./Def.): Series Record: Albany State leads 9-1 (since 2000) Last Meeting: Albany State won 37-13 in Albany, Ga., last season.

Lane College

Head Coach Daryl McNeill

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

2011 Record: 8-2 Head Coach: Rich Freeman (Tennessee St., 1992) Record at Morehouse: 35-15 (6th season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 8/6 Series Record: Morehouse leads 17-3-4 Last Meeting: Morehouse won 37-31 in Atlanta last season.

Albany State University

Head Coach Teddy Keaton

Head Coach Mike White

Jackson, Tenn.

2011 Record: 4-6 Head Coach: Derrick Burroughs (Memphis, 1985) Record at Lane: 4-16 (3rd season) Career Record: Same Lettermen Returning: 14 Starters Returning (Off./Def.): 9/5 Series Record: Benedict leads 15-7 Last Meeting: Lane won 19-13 in Columbia last season.

Head Coach Derrick Burroughs

2012 Schedule Sept. 2 at Central State Sept. 8 Ouachita Baptist Sept. 15 at Shaw Sept. 22 Kentucky State Sept. 29 at Lane Oct. 6 at Benedict Oct. 13 Tuskegee Oct. 20 at Fort Valley State Oct. 25 at Miles Nov. 3 Clark Atlanta Nov. 10 Concordia-Selma 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 West Alabama Sept. 8 at Lane Sept. 15 at Fort Valley State Sept. 22 Concordia-Selma Sept. 29 Morehouse Oct. 6 at Miles Oct. 13 Benedict Oct. 20 at Albany State Oct. 27 at Tuskegee Nov. 3 at Stillman 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 at Howard Sept. 8 at Edward Waters Sept. 15 vs. Winston-Salem St. Sept. 22 Lane Sept. 29 at Clark Atlanta Oct. 6 vs. Tuskegee Oct. 13 Albany State Oct. 20 at Benedict Oct. 27 Fort Valley State Nov. 3 Kentucky State 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 North Greenville Sept. 8 at Wingate Sept. 15 at Elizabeth City State Sept. 22 Miles Sept. 29 at Kentucky State Oct. 6 vs. Lane Oct. 13 at Morehouse Oct. 20 Clark Atlanta Oct. 27 vs. Benedict Nov. 3 vs. Fort Valley State 2012 Schedule Sept. 1 Edward Waters Sept. 8 Clark Atlanta Sept. 15 at Tuskegee Sept. 22 at Morehouse Sept. 29 Stillman Oct. 6 vs. Albany State Oct. 13 at Point Oct. 20 Miles Oct. 27 at Kentucky State Nov. 3 Benedict

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vIRGINIA uNION 27 bENEDICT 0

COLUMBIA, SC - Virginia Union University capitalized on four Benedict College turnovers to beat the Tigers 27-0 in the 10th annual Palmetto Capital City Classic Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium on Saturday.

The Tigers (0-1) lost their season opener and the Palmetto Capital City Classic for the second straight year.

Virginia Union improved to 2-0 on the season.

The Tigers took the opening kickoff and drove to the Virginia Union 12-yard line before losing the first fumble of the day and ending the scoring threat. After the Panthers had taken a 7-0 lead in the second quarter, the Tigers saw another drive snuffed when quarterback Johnny Carson had the ball ripped out of his hands and Virginia Union’s Antonio Harris raced 58 yards for another VUU touchdown.

The Tigers platooned quarterbacks, swapping out sophomore Carson and freshman Harlon Samuels equally. Carson was 8-of-18 passing for 127 yards and gained 31 yards rushing on 13 carries. Samuels was 4-of-9 passing for 28 yards and gained four yards on nine carries. Both quarterbacks threw an interception.

Virginia Union quarterback and Columbia native Cheston Hickman was named the Andre Braxton Virginia Union University Player of the Game. He completed 9-of-20 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns.

After Harris’ 58-yard fumble return gave the Panthers a 13-0 lead, the Tigers went backwards on their next drive, as Samuels was sacked and recovered his own fumble for a 21-yard loss. After the Tigers punted the ball away, Virginia Union drove 57 yards on just three plays, capped off by a 43-yard pass from Hickman to Matias Parker, who caught two passes on the day, both for touchdowns.

Virginia Union went up 27-0 in the third quarter on a 14-yard pass from Hickman to Steph Templeton.

The Tigers had trouble getting their running game working, finishing the game with just 46 yards on 30 carries. Benedict averaged nearly 200 yards rushing per game last season.

With the running game bottled up, the Tigers went to the air, finishing with 155 yards passing between Carson and Samuels. Mujihad Assad caught six passes for 61 yards, while Darien Thomas had a pair of catches for 59 yards.

All-conference defensive back DeQuan Starling had three pass breakups and three tackles, while finishing with 88 yards on three kickoff returns. Linebacker Daniel Shield led the defense with six tackles.

Samuels was named the Dr. Leroy Walker Benedict Player of the Game for the Tigers.

The shutout was the first for the Tigers in nearly five years. The last time the Tigers were held scoreless was a 17-0 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne on September 26, 2006. Virginia Union posted its second straight shutout of the season, having beaten St. Augustine’s 12-0 last week.

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Score by Quarters Virginia Union Benedict College

1 0 0

2 20 0

3 7 0

4 0 - 0 -

Score 27 0

Scoring Summary: VUU - Parker,Matias 16 yd pass from Hickman,Cheston (Velasquez,Steph kick), 12:45 2nd VUU - Harris,Antonio 58 yd fumble recovery (Velasquez,Steph kick failed), 09:26 2nd VUU - Parker,Matias 43 yd pass from Hickman,Cheston (Velasquez,Steph kick), 05:59 2nd VUU - Templeton,Steph 14 yd pass from Hickman,Cheston (Velasquez,Steph kick), 05:13 3rd

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

VUU BC 14 11 31-75 30-46 190 155 23-10-1 27-12-2 54-265 57-201 1-58 0-0 2-33 2-3 1-11 4-133 2-14 1-49 6-39.3 6-43.2 1-1 4-2 6-40 11-84 30:20 29:40 2 of 12 4 of 12 2 of 3 0 of 3 2-2 0-2 4-27 0-0

RUSHING: Virginia Union-Washington,Jere 20-33; Rodwell,Richard 7-28; Winston,Trevon 2-8; Hickman,Cheston 2-6. Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 13-31; Jemison,Anthony 7-12; Samuels,Harlon 9-4; Bazemore,Tyquan 1-minus 1.

PASSING: Virginia Union-Hickman,Cheston 9-20-1-185; Clark,Quentis 1-3-0-5. Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 8-181-127; Samuels,Harlon 4-9-1-28.

RECEIVING: Virginia Union-Davis,Joseph 3-72; Parker,Matias 2-59; Powell,Keith 1-25; Templeton,Steph 1-14; Winston,Trevon 1-9; Washington,Jere 1-6; Harmon,Leroy 1-5. Benedict College-Assad,Mujihad 6-61; Thomas,Darien 2-59; Houston,Emmanuel 2-17; Starling,Dequan 1-7; Mcbride,Thomas 1-6.

INTERCEPTIONS: Virginia Union-Smith,Brian 1-15; Gurley,Brian 1-minus 1. Benedict College-Epps,Martin 1-49.

FUMBLES: Virginia Union-Powell,Keith 1-1. Benedict CollegeSamuels,Harlon 1-0; Carson,Johnny 1-1.

Attendance: 11026

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Bowie State 31 bENEDICT 14

BOWIE, Md. – For the second week in a row, turnovers were critical for the Benedict College Tigers football team, as Bowie State University took advantage of four Benedict miscues and claimed a 31-14 victory in a non-conference NCAA Division II football game Saturday at Bulldogs Stadium.

Benedict, now 0-2 on the season, fumbled the ball five times against the Bulldogs, losing two. The Tigers attempted just 15 passes in the game, but had two of them picked off, including one in the end zone. Nine of the passes were attempted in the fourth quarter when the Tigers were attempting to make up a big scoring deficit.

Starting quarterback Johnny Carson drove the Tigers to the 18-yard line on the opening drive of the game, only to fumble the ball away to the Bulldogs.

After Bowie took a 7-0 lead on a 33-yard pass from Clifton Budd to Kevin James with 1:27 left in the first quarter, Carson drove the Tigers again, only to have his first pass attempt intercepted in the end zone by Bowie State’s Quentin Walker.

The Bulldogs, now 2-0 on the season, pulled ahead 10-0 with 5:39 left in the first half on a 24-yard field goal by Michael Gagne.

Bowie State increased the lead to 17-0 with 2:10 left in the third quarter when Andre Johnson threw a 12-yard pass to James Proctor, capping off an 81-yard drive.

On the very next play, Benedict’s Harlon Samuels threw a pass to Mujihad Assad streaking down the right sideline. Assad beat his defender and outraced the Bowie State defense for a 66-yard touchdown pass, the first score of the season for the Tigers.

Any momentum the Tigers had after that big play quickly evaporated, as the Bulldogs regrouped and drove 68 yards on eight plays, with Johnson throwing his second touchdown pass of the game, this time finding Kendra Jefferson from 9-yards out to give Bowie a 24-7 lead.

Benedict’s Sarnie Greg Johnson intercepted Bowie’s Andre Johnson with 8:42 left in the fourth quarter and the Tigers capitalized on the Bulldogs’ turnover. Samuels drove the Tigers 34 yards on six plays, capping off the drive by lofting a fade pass in the left corner of the end zone to Emmanuel Houston for a 9-yard touchdown.

Bowie State took possession after recovering the on-sides kickoff attempt by the Tigers. Although Bowie State did not score on that drive, the Bulldogs held on to the ball for two minutes, eating up precious time on the clock.

With time running out for the Tigers, Samuels scrambled for a 19-yard pickup, only to lose the ball at midfield, where Bowie State’s Kenneth Turner scooped up the loose ball and returned it 56 yards for the final touchdown of the game.

Samuels led the Tigers with 99 yards passing on 4-of-14 attempts and 53 yards rushing. Assad had two catches for 68 yards, while Houston had two catches for 31 yards.

The Tigers gained 246 yards of total offense, compared to 473 yards of offense for Bowie State.

Anthony Davis led the Benedict defense with nine total tackles, while Sarnie Greg Johnson and Brandon Beech each had eight tackles.

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1 0 7

2 0 3

3 7 14

4 7 - 7 -

Score 14 31

Scoring Summary: BSU - James,Kevin 33 yd pass from Budd,Clifton (Gagne,Michael kick), 1st 05:33 BSU - Gagne,Michael 24 yd field goal, 2nd 05:39 BSU - Proctor,James 12 yd pass from Johnson,Andre (Gagne,Michael kick), 3rd 04:13 BC - Assad,Mujihad 66 yd pass from Samuels,Harlon (Polanco,Andy kick), 3rd 03:57 BSU - Jefferson,Kenda 9 yd pass from Johnson,Andre (Gagne,Michael kick), 3rd 00:53 BC - Houston,Emmanue 9 yd pass from Samuels,Harlon (Polanco,Andy kick), 4th 06:20 BSU - Turner,Kenneth 56 yd fumble recovery (Gagne,Michael kick), 4th 01:21

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

BC BSU 15 32 45-147 49-245 99 228 15-4-2 36-19-1 60-246 85-473 0-0 1-56 0-0 4-11 5-126 3-40 1-3 2-0 5-36.8 4-43.0 5-2 1-1 9-88 15-180 30:19 28:01 2 of 12 3 of 15 0 of 2 1 of 2 1-2 3-5 1-8 3-19

RUSHING: Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 19-53; Carson,Johnny 7-23; Jemison,Anthony 7-21; Mcbride,Thomas 4-17; Houston,Emmanuel 3-16; Assad,Mujihad 1-14; Bazemore,Tyquan 3-3; Team 1-0.

Bowie State-Flowers,Ramono 23-144; Jefferson,Kenda 7-29; Johnson,Andre 7-27; Brown,Keith 5-20; Budd,Clifton 5-19; Jones,Tariq 2-6.

PASSING: Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 4-14-1-99; Carson,Johnny 0-1-1-0. Bowie State-Johnson,Andre 12-201-148; Budd,Clifton 7-15-0-80; James,Kevin 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Benedict College-Assad,Mujihad 2-68; Houston,Emmanuel 2-31. Bowie State-Proctor,James 8-74; McNeil,Douglas 2-47; James,Kevin 2-41; Budd,Clifton 2-27; Jefferson,Kenda 2-10; Lee,Khari 1-17; Minter,Seth 1-6; Brown,Keith 1-6.

INTERCEPTIONS: Benedict College-Johnson,G.Sarni 1-3.

Bowie State-White,Delante 1-0; Walker,Quentin 1-0.

FUMBLES: Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 2-1; Carson,Johnny 2-1; Jemison,Anthony 1-0. Bowie StateProctor,James 1-1.

Attendance: 1748

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Benedict 23 Shaw 17

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Emmanuel Houston scored three touchdowns to lead the Benedict College Tigers to their first football victory of the season, powering the Tigers to a 23-17 victory over the Shaw University Bears in a non-conference NCAA Division II game Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

This week the Tigers won the turnover battle, intercepting Shaw’s freshman quarterback Homer Causey three times, including once in the end zone, and recovering one fumble.

“We had a good week of practice, and I thought we would play that way,” said Benedict head coach Stanley Conner. “We still had some unforced errors we have to eliminate, but we are on the right track.”

The Tigers, now 1-2, fell behind 7-0 in the second quarter on a 39-yard pass from Causey to Derrell Person. But the Tigers were not down for long, as Harlon Samuels delivered a perfect strike to Houston sprinting down the left sideline and the 5-10 junior speedster outran the Shaw defense to the end zone.

Shaw, the defending CIAA champions and the preseason pick to repeat the title this season, fell to 0-3. The Bears were ranked 24th in one preseason national Division II poll.

“We knew they were one of the top teams in their conference. But I told them if the effort was there, we could beat them,” Conner said.

The Tigers sacked Causey twice on the Bears’ next series, and got the ball back in good field position, and drove the ball to the 10-yard line, where Andy Polanco kicked a 27-yard field goal for a 10-7 Benedict Tigers lead with 6:28 until halftime.

Shaw drove the ensuing kickoff down the field, but Martin Epps intercepted Causey at the 13-yard line and Benedict took a 10-7 lead into the locker room.

Benedict’s Daniel Shield and Jamaa Massaline tackle Shaw’s James Langford.

Causey threw another interception, with Gregory Smith pulling in the pick, setting up the Tigers for another drive. With Simeon Kelley running the offense at quarterback for the first time this season, the Tigers drove 55 yards on eight plays, with Kelley tossing a 20-yard pass to Houston. Polanco’s extra point attempt was blocked, giving the Tigers a 16-7 lead with 7:55 left in the third quarter.

Shaw cut the lead to 16-10 on a 26-yard field goal from Lyncon Shepherd with 10:06 left in the game and got the ball back after the Tigers punted on their next series. But DeQuan Starling placed a hard hit on Shaw’s Tyrone Craig and forced a fumble, with Anthony Davis recovering at the Shaw 34-yard line.

A 30-yard run by Anthony Jemison set up a first-and-goal at the 4-yard line, and Houston got the call to carry in for the touchdown and a 23-10 lead with 5:41 left in the game.

Jeremy Vaughn intercepted Causey in the end zone on Shaw’s next series, but the Tigers gave the ball back on a fumble. The Bears scored with 1:29 left on a 3-yard run by James Langford to trim the lead to 23-17. The Tigers recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock for the victory.

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Score by Quarters Shaw Benedict College

1 0 0

2 7 10

3 4 Score 0 10 - 17 6 7 - 23

Scoring Summary: SHAW - Person,Derrell 39 yd pass from Causey,Homer (Shepherd,Lyncon kick), 2nd 13:50 BC - Houston,Emmanuel 70 yd pass from Samuels,Harlon (Polanco,Andy kick), 2nd 13:36 BC - Polanco,Andy 27 yd field goal, 06:28 2nd BC - Houston,Emmanuel 20 yd pass from Kelley,Simeon (Polanco,Andy kick blocked), 3rd 07:55 SHAW - Shepherd,Lyncon 26 yd field goal, 4th 10:06 BC - Houston,Emmanuel 4 yd run (Polanco,Andy kick), 4th 05:41 SHAW - Langford,James 3 yd run (Shepherd,Lyncon kick), 4th 01:29

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

SHAW BC 22 13 42-114 44-168 232 98 31-16-3 10-3-0 73-346 54-266 0-0 0-0 2-7 0-0 5-95 2-28 0-0 3-0 3-30.7 6-39.2 1-1 2-1 6-49 9-76 30:17 29:43 2 of 12 4 of 13 1 of 3 0 of 1 2-3 3-3 1-10 6-45

RUSHING: Shaw-Langford,James 15-60; Dunn,Antonio 1037; Causey,Homer 17-17. Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 19-68; Jemison,Anthony 10-54; Milton,Myers 2-26; Bazemore,Tyquan 5-15; Kelley,Simeon 4-12; Houston,Emmanuel 4-minus 7.

PASSING: Shaw-Causey,Homer 16-31-3-232. Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 2-9-0-78; Kelley,Simeon 1-1-0-20.

RECEIVING: Shaw-Craig,Tyrone 3-55; Person, Derrell 3-51; Lee,Daniel 3-39; Cross,Malik 2-25; Pettway,James 2-21; Langford,James 2-21; Holliday,Bobby 1-20. Benedict CollegeHouston,Emmanuel 2-90; Bazemore,Tyquan 1-8.

INTERCEPTIONS: Shaw-None. Benedict CollegeSmith,Gregory 1-0; Vaughn,Jeremy 1-0; Epps,Martin 1-0.

FUMBLES: Shaw-Craig,Tyrone 1-1. Benedict CollegeSamuels,Harlon 2-1.

Attendance: 4789

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Fort Valley State 40 bENEDICT 23

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Fort Valley State University Wildcats jumped out to a big first-half lead and held on to defeat the Benedict College Tigers 40-23 in a regionally-televised SIAC football game Thursday night at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Fort Valley controlled the first half and took a 31-3 halftime lead before a quarterback switch helped the Tigers score the final 20 points. Benedict fell to 1-3 on the season, and 0-1 in the SIAC. Fort Valley won its first game of the season, improving to 1-3 overall and 1-1 in the SIAC. Christopher Thomas, cleared to play this week, entered the game in the third quarter and the Tigers trailing 40-3. On his third play, he found Mujihad Assad in one-on-one coverage down the right sideline. Assad stutter-stepped to get free from his defender, and raced to the end zone for an 84-yard touchdown pass.

Thomas finished the game completing 8-of-14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns, both to Assad.

In the fourth quarter and facing fourth down from the Fort Valley State 16yard line, Thomas found Thomas McBride open, and McBride was dragged down just shy of the goal line. Tyquad Bazemore ran in from a yard out on the next play to make the score 40-17.

The Tigers recovered a Wildcat fumble on the next series, and Thomas completed another scoring pass to Assad, this time from 28-yards out, for the final score with 1:05 left in the game.

Fort Valley’s Travis Richmond led the Wildcats with 134 yards rushing on 15 carries. The Wildcats, who entered the game averaging 90 yards rushing per game, churned out 270 yards on the ground on 47 carries against the Tigers.

The Tigers gained just 42 yards rushing on 35 carries. Starting quarterback Harlon Samuels led the team with 34 yards rushing.

Daniel Shield and Sarnie Johnson led the defense with five tackles each.

Fort Valley took a 7-0 lead on a 4-yard run around the right side by Richmond with 7:43 left in the first quarter. On their next possession, the Wildcats needed just three plays to go 57 yards for their next score, with Richmond getting the call again, racing 43 yards for the touchdown.

The Tigers marched on a 14-play, 70-yard drive that stalled at the Fort Valley 13-yard line, where Andy Polanco put Benedict on the scoreboard with a 30-yard field goal, cutting the Wildcats’ lead to 14-3 with 14:09 left in the second quarter.

Fort Valley drove down and had a first-and goal at the Benedict 10-yard line on its next possession, but the Tiger defense held the Wildcats to a 25-yard field goal with 9:34 left in the second quarter.

Benedict was forced to punt on its next possession, and Fort Valley’s Demario Barber fielded the punt, was chased backwards before getting a key block, and then raced around the left side and went 57 yards for a touchdown, putting the Wildcats ahead 24-3 with 7:02 on the clock in the second quarter.

The Wildcats added one more score in the first half, with Winfred McAllister capping off the drive on a 2-yard run with 2:24 on the clock, giving Fort Valley State a 31-3 lead at the half.

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1 14 0

2 17 3

3 9 7

4 0 - 13 -

Score 40 23

Scoring Summary: FVSU - Richmond,Travis 4 yd run (Rosenbaum,Justin kick), 1st 07:43 FVSU - Richmond,Travis 43 yd run (Rosenbaum,Justin kick), 1st 04:24 BC - Polanco,Andy 30 yd field goal, 2nd 14:09 FVSU - Rosenbaum,Justin 25 yd field goal, 2nd 09:34 FVSU - Barber,Demario 57 yd punt return (Rosenbaum,Justin kick), 2nd 07:02 FVSU - McAllister,Winf 2 yd run (Rosenbaum,Justin kick), 2nd 02:24 FVSU - Riddles,Christopher safety, 3rd 13:02 FVSU - Patterson,Domin 75 yd interception return (Rosenbaum,Justin kick), 3rd 03:14 BC - Assad,Mujihad 84 yd pass from Thomas,Chris (Polanco,Andy kick), 3rd 01:25 BC - Bazemore,Tyquan 1 yd run (Polanco,Andy kick), 4th 04:37 BC - Assad,Mujihad 28 yd pass from Thomas,Chris (Polanco,Andy kick failed), 4th 03:26

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

FVSU BC 21 15 47-270 35-42 81 265 25-10-1 30-14-2 72-351 65-307 0-0 1-2 2-63 1-27 6-151 4-83 2-75 1-50 5-38.2 6-35.7 2-2 3-2 14-115 12-140 29:37 30:23 4 of 14 2 of 14 0 of 0 1 of 3 3-3 2-2 5-30 1-12

RUSHING: Fort Valley St.-Richmond,Travis 15-134; Harris,Joshua 7-49; Wesley,Denzel 8-41; McAllister,Winf 9-28; Harris,Jahyrie 2-13; Pearson,Cameron 4-8; Anderson,Brando 2-minus 3. Benedict College Samuels,Harlon 17-34; Bazemore,Tyquan 3-14; Kelley,Simeon 6-8; Carson,Johnny 1-1; Taylor,Elijah 1-1; Jemison,Anthony 1-minus 1; Houston,Emmanuel 2-minus 6; Thomas,Chris 4-minus 9.

PASSING: Fort Valley St.-McAllister,Winf 7-20-1-51; Pearson,Cameron 2-4-0-26; Harris,Jahyrie 1-1-0-4. Benedict College-Thomas,Chris 8-14-0-192; Kelley,Simeon 6-12-2-73; Samuels,Harlon 0-4-0-0.

RECEIVING: Fort Valley St.-Walker,Terrell 2-12; Stroman,Stephen 1-18; Barber,Demario 1-11; Hudson,LaBrando 1-10; White,Tracey 1-10; Slaughter,Chris 1-7; Richmond,Travis 1-6; Bing,James 1-4; Wesley,Denzel 1-3. Benedict College-Assad,Mujihad 5-144; Brown,Kendariss 4-47; Jackson,Rakim 2-40; McBride,Thomas 2-36; Bazemore,Tyquan 1-minus 2.

INTERCEPTIONS: Fort Valley St.-Patterson,Dominick 1-75; White,Tracey 1-0. Benedict College-Starling,Dequan 1-50.

FUMBLES: Fort Valley St.-Anderson,Brando 1-1; Pearson,Cameron 1-1. Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 2-1; Assad,Mujihad 1-1.

Attendance: 3284

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game 5

Miles 20 OT Benedict 14

AUGUSTA, Ga. – A new coach brought some new enthusiasm for the Benedict College Tigers football team, but some old demons were too much to overcome as Miles College defeated Benedict 20-14 in overtime Saturday at Lucy Laney Memorial Stadium in the annual Augusta City Classic.

Miles drove 75 yards on 11 plays to score on a 1-yard run by Jordan Lewis with one minute left on the clock to cut Benedict’s lead to 14-12. Lewis got the call again on the two-point conversion to tie the game. The key play on that drive was a 33-yard pass from David Thomas to Jerromy Mardis on fourth down and eight on their final drive in regulation.

The Tigers got the ball first in overtime, but quarterback Simeon Kelley fumbled the exchange on the second play in overtime, turning the ball back over to the Golden Bears.

On Miles’ possession, Lewis carried the ball on all five plays, and ran in from one-yard out to seal the victory for the Golden Bears. Miles improves to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the SIAC. Benedict drops to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the SIAC. “I’m very proud of these guys,” said interim head coach James Woody. “These guys came to play some football. The defense played well. I was really hoping the defense would pull it out for us again at the end. But we left some points out there. And we’ve got to protect the football.”

The Tigers lost a pair of fumbles, and had one interception, and missed two field goals. Benedict also had 14 penalties for 95 yards.

Miles scored first on a 33-yard field goal by Patton Chambers with 5:50 left in the first quarter, capping a 72-yard drive.

The Tigers scored with 14:09 in the second quarter on a 22-yard pass from Kelley to Kendariss Brown. The key play on that drive was a 22-yard pass from Kelley to Emmanuel Houston on third-and-18.

On Benedict’s second play at the start of the second half, Kelley was intercepted

by Tyrell Kinder. The Golden Bears moved the ball and had a first-and-goal from the 8-yard line, but the Tiger defense held, with Jamaa Massaline and Ishmyl Johnson stopping Lewis for a two-yard loss on third down. That led to a 24-yard field goal by Chambers to cut Benedict’s lead to 7-6 with 11:01 to play in the third quarter.

Elijah Taylor intercepted a pass from Miles quarterback Tavarri Wiggins and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown, putting the Tigers ahead 14-6 with 1:23 left in the third.

Reynard Parks picked off the fourth pass of the day for the Tigers on the Golden Bears’ next series, but once again the Tigers could not take advantage.

After Miles turned the ball over on downs on the next series at the Miles 37-yard line, Benedict moved to the 16-yard line, where Polanco’s 33-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Miles’ Keenan Clark.

The Golden Bears took over at the 25-yard line with 6:37 to play, and went on their final drive.

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Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT Score Miles 3 0 3 8 6 - 20 Benedict College 0 7 7 0 0 - 14 Scoring Summary: MC - Chambers,Patton 33 yd field goal, 1st 07:44 BC - Brown,Kendariss 22 yd pass from Kelley,Simeon (Polanco,Andy kick), 2nd 14:09 MC - Chambers,Patton 24 yd field goal, 3rd 11:01 BC - Taylor,Elijah 41 yd interception return (Polanco,Andy kick), 3rd 01:23 MC - Lewis,Jordan 1 yd run (Lewis,Jordan rush), 4th 01:00 MC - Lewis,Jordan 1 yd run, OT 00:00

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

MC BC 21 11 51-134 33-96 152 84 28-13-4 20-6-1 79-286 53-180 0-0 0-0 2-16 0-0 2-22 0-0 1-9 4-91 2-33.0 5-37.2 2-1 3-2 6-43 14-95 49:32 25:28 4 of 16 3 of 12 4 of 7 1 of 2 4-5 1-5 1-2 1-4

RUSHING: Miles-Lewis,Jordan 28-77; Thomas,David 10-22; Ford,Jerrico 6-15; Terry,Emmett 3-8; Wiggins,Tavarri 2-7; Morris,Alexander 1-5; Evans,Justin 1-0. Benedict CollegeKelley,Simeon 11-41; Samuels,Harlon 4-24; Thomas,Chris 5-23; McBride,Thomas 2-11; Bazemore,Tyquan 2-8; Jemison,Anthony 4-7; Davis,Anthony 1-minus 3; Milton,Myers 2-minus 5; Houston,Emmanuel 2-minus 10.

PASSING: Miles-Thomas,David 13-26-3-152; Wiggins,Tavarri 0-2-1-0. Benedict College-Kelley,Simeon 4-11-1-64; Thomas,Chris 2-8-0-20; Samuels,Harlon 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Miles-Mardis,Jerromy 6-93; Thompson,LaDari 2-6; Hudson,Vondragu 1-19; Pitts,Antonio 1-12; Lewis,Jordan 1-11; Thomas,David 1-6; Logan,K.C. 1-5.

Benedict College-Houston,Emmanuel 2-27; Milton,Myers 1-23; Brown,Kendariss 1-22; Assad,Mujihad 1-15; Kelly,Jordan 1-minus 3.

INTERCEPTIONS: Miles-Kinder,Tyrrell 1-9. Benedict CollegeTaylor,Elijah 1-41; Hines,Jerrald 1-36; Parks,Reynard 1-14; Vaughn,Jeremy 1-0.

FUMBLES: Miles-Terry,Emmett 1-1; Lewis,Jordan 1-0. Benedict College-Kelley,Simeon 2-2; Houston,Emmanuel 1-0.

Attendance: 6724

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game 6

Stillman 44 bENEDICT 0

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A pair of first-quarter back-to-back interceptions set the tone for the day, as the Stillman College Tigers took advantage of a season-high eight turnovers and cruised to a dominating 44-0 victory over the Benedict College Tigers in an NCAA Division II football game Saturday.

Benedict drops to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the SIAC. Stillman improves to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the SIAC. Benedict managed just 102 yards of offense and had just 27 yards in the first half.

“We didn’t come out to play,” said Benedict interim head coach James Woody. “A lot of turnovers, a lot of blown assignments. We’re still young and raw right now. Not making excuses, but we played very poorly. To Stillman’s credit, they played sound football. They executed very well.”

Benedict received the opening kickoff and had its best drive of the game, moving to the Stillman 22-yard line before quarterback Chris Thomas was picked off

by Stillman’s Bryant Mosley. Stillman took advantage of the turnover and drove 58 yards on six plays to score the first touchdown of the game, a 27-yard pass from Dondre Purnell to Roger Dixon.

On Benedict’s next offensive play, Thomas threw another interception and Stillman capitalized by driving 31 yards before Alejandro Perez-Huerta kicked a 41-yard field goal to put the Stillman Tigers ahead 9-0.

A 62-yard bomb from Purnell to Desmond Holloway, and two more Stillman touchdowns after recovering Benedict fumbles put the Stillman Tigers ahead 30-0 at the half.

On eight second-half offensive series, Benedict moved the ball into Stillman territory just once, with that drive ending at the Stillman 30-yard line before fumbling the ball away. The Benedict Tigers lost six fumbles on the day.

Johnny Carson, who played quarterback in the second half, led the BC Tigers with 31 yards rushing on 17 carries. Carson was 3-for-12 passing for 23 yards.

Thomas completed 5-of-12 passes for 34 yards with two interceptions and had -40 yards rushing.

“Right now we’re trying to identify a quarterback, some guy that can lead us,” Woody said. “Right now, that’s a problem we’re having. We missed a lot of open shots early and that changed the mode of the game and we never could get back in the groove.”

Purnell completed 7-of-16 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns with one interception for Stillman. He also led the team with 65 yards rushing.

Justin Shaw and Jamaa Massaline led the Benedict defense with seven tackles each. Jeremy Vaughn had an interception.

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1 2 3 4 Score 0 0 0 0 - 0 9 21 7 7 - 44

Scoring Summary: SC - Dixon,Roger 27 yd pass from Purnell,Dondre (Perez-Huerta,A. kick failed), 1st 08:29 SC - Perez-Huerta,A. 41 yd field goal, 1st 03:01 SC - Holloway,Des. 62 yd pass from Purnell,Dondre (Perez-Huerta,A. kick), 2nd 12:28 SC - Sturgis,Reese 27 yd pass from Purnell,Dondre (Perez-Huerta,A. kick), 2nd 09:41 SC - Holley,Deandre 3 yd run (Perez-Huerta,A. kick), 2nd 02:15 SC - Dixon,Roger 27 yd pass from Purnell,Dondre (Perez-Huerta,A. kick), 3rd 01:30 SC - Purnell,Dondre 39 yd run (Perez-Huerta,A. kick), 4th 09:05

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

BC SC 11 14 39-45 35-108 57 157 25-8-2 20-8-1 64-102 55-265 0-0 2-34 4-30 2-42 7-163 1-0 1-0 2-8 8-35.1 6-44.7 7-6 0-0 7-74 7-63 30:14 29:46 4 of 17 2 of 12 1 of 1 0 of 0 0-0 2-4 3-25 9-55

RUSHING: Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 17-31; Jemison,Anthony 7-29; Milton,Myers 3-22; Kelley,Simeon 2-5; Cowart,Chris 1-minus 2; Thomas,Chris 9-minus 40.

Stillman-Purnell,Dondre 10-65; Holley,Deandre 11-37; Devereux,Schley 4-9; Morris,Timothy 2-2; Simon,Timothy 1-1; Rutledge,Jaq. 1-0; TEAM 4-minus 1; Starks,DeMarco 2-minus 5.

PASSING: Benedict College-Thomas,Chris 5-13-2-34; Carson,Johnny 3-12-0-23. Stillman-Purnell,Dondre 7-16-1156; Starks,DeMarco 1-4-0-1.

RECEIVING: Benedict College-Houston,Emmanuel 4-33; Jemison,Anthony 2-9; Brown,Kendariss 1-10; Jackson,Rakim 1-5. Stillman-Holloway,Des. 2-64; Dixon,Roger 2-54; Sturgis,Reese 1-27; Nealy,Malcolm 1-6; Ford,Damian 1-5; Simon,Timothy 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Benedict College-Vaughn,Jeremy 1-0.

Stillman-Mosley,Bryant 1-8; Crosby,Robert 1-0.

FUMBLES: Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 3-3; Thomas,Chris 2-1; Houston,Emmanuel 1-1; Cowart,Chris 1-1.

Stillman-None.

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bENEDICT 10 cLARK aTLANTA 7

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College Tigers rushed for a season-high 185 yards against one of the top defenses in the SIAC to take a hard-earned 10-7 Homecoming victory over the Clark Atlanta Panthers on Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Tyquan Bazemore rushed for a season-high 80 yards, and Milton Myers rushed for a season-high 72 yards for the Tigers, who improved to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in the SIAC. “Our game plan was to run the ball,” said interim head coach James Woody. “We wanted to establish the run and then open up our screen passes and vertical game.”

Benedict finished with 267 total yards of offense against a Clark Atlanta team that ranked third in the SIAC, allowing just 122 yards rushing per game. The Panthers entered the game ranked 41st in the nation in total defense.

But the Tigers were the one to stand out defensively on Saturday. Clark Atlanta finished with 176 yards of total offense and had just 71 in the first half.

In a defensive struggle, the Tigers finally got on the scoreboard with 49 seconds left in the third quarter with a 39-yard field goal by Andy Polanco.

The Panthers struck back quickly, taking just three plays on the ensuing series to score. Bryan Mann completed a 40-yard pass to Robert Brown to put Clark Atlanta on top 7-3 with 14:03 left in the fourth quarter.

After the two teams traded punts, the Tigers got the ball at their own 44-yard line with 8:32 left to play. Quarterback Chris Thomas picked up 13 yards on a pair of runs, and then found Jordan Kelly deep down the left sideline. Kelly had to stop and turn to make a basket catch, and his defender got turned around, allowing Kelly to race untouched into the end zone for a 43-yard scoring play. Polanco’s PAT gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead with 5:54 left in the game.

The Tiger defense held the Panthers to a three-and-out on the next series, giving the Tigers the ball at the 18-yard line with 4:51 to play. Facing a third-and-16 from the 12-yard line, the Tigers got a huge first down when Bazemore blasted through the line for a 31-yard pickup. The drive stalled after that, but Polanco bombed a 56-yard punt that the Tigers were able to down at the 3-yard line. The Panthers were able to move the ball to their own 42-yard line before turning the ball over on downs after three straight incomplete passes.

A week after a 44-0 loss at Stillman, the Tigers were able to come out and show some fire and spirit in front of the large Homecoming crowd. The Tigers also did not have a turnover for the first time this season.

Neither team had much success moving the ball in the first half. The Tigers put together a 10-play, 43-yard dive and got as close as the Panther 12-yard line in the second quarter. But a pair of penalties moved the Tigers back and Polanco missed a 39-yard field goal attempt.

Thomas completed 7-of-12 passes for 61 yards with one touchdown, while Johnny Carson was 5-of-8 for 21 yards.

Anthony Davis led the Benedict defense with six tackles, while Dyrell Porcha had five.

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Score by Quarters Clark Atlanta Benedict College

1 0 0

2 0 0

3 0 3

4 7 - 7 -

Score 7 10

Scoring Summary: BC - Polanco,Andy 39 yd field goal, 3rd 00:49 CAU - BrownIII,Robert 40 yd pass from Mann,Bryan (Lawrence,Kemuel kick), 4th 14:03 BC - Kelly,Jordan 43 yd pass from Thomas,Chris (Polanco,Andy kick), 4th 05:54

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

CAU BC 7 12 20-14 32-185 162 82 25-10-0 20-12-0 45-176 52-267 0-0 0-0 3-16 2-8 3-14 1-31 0-0 0-0 8-34.2 7-39.1 2-1 1-1 5-50 11-67 24:11 35:21 1 of 12 5 of 14 0 of 2 0 of 0 0-0 1-2 2-9 3-28

RUSHING: Clark Atlanta-Anderson,Davis 3-14; Lewis,Rashad 6-13; Carter,Jay 4-10; Fowler,Antwan 1-8; Wilson,Jordan 1-2; Brown,Marquise 1-minus 13; Mann,Bryan 4-minus 20.

Benedict College-Bazemore,Tyquan 9-80; Milton,Myers 4-72; Thomas,Chris 7-30; Jemison,Anthony 4-19; Houston,Emmanuel 2-minus 2; Carson,Johnny 6-minus 14..

PASSING: Clark Atlanta-Mann,Bryan 10-25-0-162. Benedict College-Thomas,Chris 7-12-0-61; Carson,Johnny 5-8-0-21.

RECEIVING: Clark Atlanta-Johnson,Jonathan 3-59; Brown,Marquise 3-39; BrownIII,Robert 2-53; Greene,Michael 1-7; Anderson,Davis 1-4. Benedict CollegeHouston,Emmanuel 3-minus 4; Jackson,Rakim 2-14; Milton,Myers 2-13; Assad,Mujihad 2-13; Kelly,Jordan 1-43; Samuels,Harlon 1-4; Thomas,Darien 1-minus.

INTERCEPTIONS: Clark Atlanta-None. Benedict College-None.

FUMBLES: Clark Atlanta-Johnson,Jonathan 2-1. Benedict College-Houston,Emmanuel 1-1.

Attendance: 12482

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game 8

Morehouse 37 bENEDICT 31

ATLANTA, Ga. – Morehouse’s David Carter scored on an 11-yard run with 19 seconds left in the game to dash Benedict College’s upset bid and lift the Maroon Tigers to a 37-31 victory over the Tigers in an SIAC East Division clash Saturday.

In a back-and-forth battle, the Tigers took a 31-29 lead with 3:53 left to play when Justin Shaw forced a fumble by Thomas Williams and scooped up the loose ball and sprinted 73 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.

Derrick Hector returned the ensuing kickoff 32 yards to the Benedict 48-yard line. Then, facing a fourth-and-six at the Benedict 32-yard line, Morehouse quarterback Byron Ingram completed a sevenyard pass to Hector. With the Maroon Tigers facing another critical third-and-13 at the 28, Ingram rushed for a 17-yard pickup on the quarterback keeper. A pair of incomplete passes saw the Maroon Tigers facing another third down and the clock winding down. The Maroon Tigers opted for a running play, apparently trying to set up for a potential game-winning field goal, but instead Carter scooted around the corner and made his way into the right corner of the end zone.

Benedict drops to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the SIAC. Quarterback Johnny Carson completed 17-of-35 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown. He also had two interceptions. Emmanuel Houston had four receptions for 80 yards, including a 26-yard scoring strike that cut Morehouse’s lead to 26-25 with 8:28 left in the third quarter. Tyquan Bazemore led the Tigers with 51 yards rushing with one touchdown and also had four catches for 28 yards.

Benedict’s defense had a big day, forcing two Morehouse fumbles and recording two interceptions. The Tiger defense scored on Shaw’s fumble return and a 15-yard interception return by Jeremy Vaughn. Vaughn also picked up a fumble by the Morehouse kicker after a bad snap on an extra point, and returned it the length of the field for a two-point defensive PAT. Morehouse took an early 7-0 lead, but then the Tigers tied the game on a 3-yard touchdown run by Bazemore.

Benedict took its first lead after Anthony Davis forced a fumble and returned it to the Morehouse 3-yard line. The Tigers couldn’t find the end zone, and Andy Polanco kicked a 22-yard field goal to give the Tigers a 10-7 lead.

Vaughn’s 15-yard interception return for a touchdown with 10:18 left in the second quarter put the Tigers ahead 16-7, but the momentum was short lived. The Maroon Tigers got a 63-yard kickoff return down to the 5-yard line, where David Carter punched it in to make it 16-14.

Morehouse’s Brandon Houston intercepted a Carson pass to set up the Maroon Tigers’ next score, a four-yard run by Carter.

Ingram completed a 2-yard pass to Khamarr Smith for a Morehouse touchdown, but Vaughn returned the PAT fumble back to make the score 26-18 at the half.

The Tigers went on a 77-yard drive in the third quarter, highlighted by the 26-yard pass from Carson to Houston on fourth down for a touchdown to make the score 26-25.

Another interception by Carson late in the third quarter led to another drive by the Maroon Tigers, who settled for a 23-yard field goal and a 29-25 lead with 22 seconds left in the third quarter.

After a Benedict punt, the Maroon Tigers started the ensuing drive at their own 9-yard line and moved all the way to the Benedict 25-yard line, where Shaw forced the fumble and returned it for a touchdown and the lead, stunning the large Homecoming crowd at Morehouse.

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Score by Quarters 1 Benedict College 10 Morehouse College 7

2 8 19

3 7 3

4 6 - 8 -

Score 31 37

Scoring Summary: MHC - Thomas,Justin 43 yd pass from Ingram,Byron (Hoffman,Brandon kick) 1st 13:29 BC - Bazemore,Tyquan 3 yd run (Polanco,Andy kick), 1st 10:26 BC - Polanco,Andy 22 yd field goal, 1st 08:11 BC - Vaughn,Jeremy 15 yd interception return (Polanco,Andy kick blocked), 2nd 10:18 MHC - Carter,David 5 yd run (Hoffman,Brandon kick), 2nd 10:03 MHC - Carter,David 4 yd run (Hoffman,Brandon kick failed), 2nd 07:09 MHC - Smith,Khamarr 2 yd pass from Ingram,Byron (Rodriguez,Jamar rush fumbled), 2nd 00:23 BC - Vaughn,Jeremy PAT return, 2nd 00:23 BC - Houston,Emmanuel 26 yd pass from Carson,Johnny (Polanco,Andy kick), 3rd 08:28 MHC - Hoffman,Brandon 23 yd field goal, 3rd 00:22 BC - Shaw,Justin 73 yd fumble recovery (Polanco,Andy kick blocked), 4th 03:53 MHC - Carter,David 11 yd run (Smith,Khamarr pass from Ingram,Byron), 4th 00:19

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

BC MHC 16 18 35-52 44-140 203 193 37-18-2 25-12-2 72-255 69-333 2-82 0-0 1-17 3-0 6-75 4-110 2-15 2-29 8-31.4 6-37.2 1-0 4-3 12-82 10-112 33:36 26:24 3 of 14 5 of 14 1 of 2 1 of 1 2-4 5-5 3-27 5-32

RUSHING: Benedict College-Bazemore,Tyquan 13-51; Thomas,Chris 1-11; Samuels,Harlon 1-2; Carson,Johnny 14-minus 4; Milton,Myers 6-minus 8. Morehouse College-Carter,David 31-112; Williams,Thomas 4-28; Bodrick,Winston 2-7; Harrison,Mychal 2-minus 2; Ingram,Byron 5-minus 5.

PASSING: Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 17-35-2-191; Thomas,Chris 1-2-0-12. Morehouse College-Ingram,Byron 12-25-2-193.

RECEIVING: Benedict College-Houston,Emmanuel 4-80; Bazemore,Tyquan 4-28; Thomas,Darien 3-40; Assad,Mujihad 3-39; Jemison,Anthony 2-6; Samuels,Harlon 1-5; Jackson,Rakim 1-5. Morehouse College-Hector,Derrick 6-118; Rodriguez,Jamar 2-18; Thomas,Justin 1-43; Harris,DeVance 1-6; McCain,Darquan 1-6; Smith,Khamarr 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: Benedict College-Vaughn,Jeremy 1-15; Johnson,Sarnie 1-0. Morehouse College-Houston,Brandon 2-29.

FUMBLES: Benedict College-Thomas,Chris 1-0. Morehouse College-Williams,Thomas 2-2; Rodriguez,Jamar 1-0; Ingram,Byron 1-1.

Attendance: 23589

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game 9

ALBANY State 37 bENEDICT 13

ALBANY, Ga. – The Benedict College Tigers were held to a seasonlow 72 yards of total offense and couldn’t stop the Albany State offensive attack and fell 37-13 to the Golden Rams on Saturday at the ASU Coliseum in an SIAC football game.

The Golden Rams jumped out to a 31-0 halftime lead and cruised in the second half in front of a crowd of nearly 10,000 in their Homecoming contest. The Rams improved to 7-2, 5-1 in the SIAC, and moved one step closer to a bid in the SIAC Championship.

The Tigers dropped to 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the SIAC. The Golden Rams finished with 465 yards of total offense, and picked up 21 first downs compared to four for the Tigers, and just one in the first half.

“We got down early. Offensively, we’re struggling,” said interim head coach James Woody. “Defensively, we played well at times. I’m proud of the guys. We were down 31, and they kept fighting and battling.”

Albany took the opening-game kickoff and drove to the Benedict 11-yard line, where Cordell Rodgers intercepted Albany State quarterback Stan Jennings at the 1-yard line and returned it to the 6-yard line.

But the Tigers couldn’t move the ball and were forced to punt, and Albany State’s Orion Ponder returned the kick 53 yards for the Golden Rams’ first touchdown. The Tigers fumbled on their next possession, and the Rams got a 40-yard field goal from Brand Hamilton for a 10-0 lead.

Albany had three long second-quarter drives, going 53, 71 and 81 yards for three more touchdowns. Jennings had touchdown passes to Ronnie Tubbs for 21 and 12 yards and Luther Edwards had a nine-yard touchdown run after a fumble that at first appeared to be Benedict’s ball, but was then ruled that Albany State recovered.

The Tigers opened the second half with a nice drive, moving to near midfield.

Orion Ponder fumbled the punt, and Kendariss Brown recovered at the 10-yard line, and Thomas McBride ran the ball in on the next play to make the score 31-6.

Benedict cut the lead to 31-13 with 3:09 left in the third quarter when Anthony Davis grabbed a fumble from Albany State’s Adrian Alexander and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown.

The Golden Rams punted on their next possession, and DeQuan Starling returned it 61 yards to the Albany State 9-yard line, but the Tigers couldn’t capitalize on the good field position.

The Golden Rams sealed the game on a one-yard run by Nathan Hoyte with 2:21 left in the game, after Hoyte gained 52 yards on four carries on the drive.

Carson completed 11-of-26 passes for 63 yards and had two interceptions and was sacked three times. Thomas McBride was the leading rusher with 17 yards.

Hoyte led the Golden Rams with 118 yards rushing and Jennings was 19-of-34 for 277 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

Starling and Jamaa Massaline led the Benedict defense with eight tackles each.

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Score by Quarters Benedict College Albany State Univ

1 0 10

2 0 21

3 13 0

4 0 - 6 -

Score 13 37

Scoring Summary: ALBN - Ponder,Orion 53 yd punt return (Torstenson,Tory kick), 1st 10:58 ALBN - Hamilton,Brand 40 yd field goal, 1st 06:54 ALBN - Edwards,Luther 9 yd run (Torstenson,Tory kick), 2nd 08:27 ALBN - Tubbs,Ronnie 21 yd pass from Jennings,Stan (Torstenson,Tory kick), 2nd 02:20 ALBN - Tubbs,Ronnie 12 yd pass from Jennings,Stan (Torstenson,Tory kick), 2nd 00:13 BC - McBride,Thomas 10 yd run (Polanco,Andy kick failed), 3rd 08:17 BC - Davis,Anthony 53 yd fumble recovery (Polanco,Andy kick), 3rd 03:09 ALBN - Hoyte,Nathan 1 yd run (Torstenson,Tory kick failed), 4th 01:50

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

BC ALBN 4 21 23-9 36-188 63 277 26-11-2 34-19-1 49-72 70-465 1-53 1-5 2-74 3-60 6-75 2-19 1-5 2-43 8-39.1 5-28.6 5-1 4-2 12-86 11-82 24:31 35:29 4 of 14 5 of 11 0 of 1 0 of 0 1-2 4-6 0-0 3-10

RUSHING: Benedict College-McBride,Thomas 6-17; Carson,Johnny 12-5; Team 1-0; Kelley,Simeon 1-minus 6; Milton,Myers 3-minus 7. Albany State Univ.-Hoyte,Nathan 16-118; Edwards,Luther 9-29; Carey,Darryl 4-20; Jennings,Stan 4-18; Alexander,Adria 2-3; TEAM 1-0.

PASSING: Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 11-26-2-63.

Albany State Univ.-Jennings,Stan 19-34-1-277.

RECEIVING: Benedict College-Kelly,Jordan 4-44; Houston,Emmanuel 3-2; Jackson,Rakim 1-12; Milton,Myers 1-10; Brown,Kendariss 1-0; McBride,Thomas 1-minus 5. Albany State Univ.-Tubbs,Ronnie 6-102; Ponder,Orion 4-48; Bell,Mark 3-33; Nelson,Michael 2-33; Jones,Janell 1-25; Andrews,Daryl 1-21; Hoyte,Nathan 1-11; Taylor,Cessel 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 1-5. Albany State Univ.-Dudley,Marcaviu 1-32; McRae,Rashad 1-11.

FUMBLES: Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 3-1; Samuels,Harlon 1-0; Houston,Emmanuel 1-0. Albany State Univ.-Jennings,Stan 2-0; Alexander,Adria 1-1; Ponder,Orion 1-1.

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Lane 19 Benedict 13

COLUMBIA, S.C. – There was no miracle finish for the 2011 Benedict College Tigers football team, as a last-second, last-ditch effort fell short and Lane College took a 19-13 victory Saturday in a NCAA Division II contest at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Trailing 19-0 at the half, Benedict rallied with a pair of touchdowns in the second half and got the ball with 1:01 left in the game and 77 yards away from a potential game-winning touchdown and extra point.

The Tigers picked up some big yardage, as quarterback Simeon Kelley rushed for gains of 12 and 20 yards, and then completed a 17-yard pass to Harlon Samuels for a first down at the 23-yard line. But then the Tigers stalled, with Kelley throwing an incomplete pass on first down, a delay of game penalty on second down pushed them back five yards, and Kelley was sacked on the next play. He spiked the ball to stop the clock, giving the Tigers a fourth down at the 31-yard line with two seconds left. Kelley dropped back and was looking deep, but his arm was hit as he threw the ball and it fell to the ground.

The Tigers finished the 2011 season 2-8 overall and 1-6 in the SIAC. Lane improved to 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the SIAC. Once again the Tigers were plagued by turnovers, losing three fumbles and throwing four interceptions. A bad snap on a punt in the first quarter led to a safety for Lane.

“What did we have, seven or eight turnovers? You can’t win football games like that,” said interim head football coach James Woody. “This is a young football team.

These guys have overcome a lot and I’m mostly proud of them because they’re fighting. They’re giving everything they have to give, and that’s all I can accept.”

Lane scored first when a bad snap went out of bounds for a safety.

On Benedict’s next drive, quarterback Johnny Carson’s second pass was intercepted by Lane’s Tyren Futch, leading to a 37-yard field goal by Lane’s Ryan Bullock for a 5-0 lead with 1:04 left in the first quarter.

Carson threw another interception in the second quarter, and the Dragons went on an 11-play, 55-yard drive, with quarterback Alan Ferguson running the ball in from a yard out to give Lane a 12-0 lead.

On the ensuing kickoff, Harlon Samuels fumbled, with Lane recovering at the 19yard line. Ferguson threw a 19-yard pass to William Golston on the first play from scrimmage and Lane took a 19-0 lead into the lockerroom.

Benedict turned the tables in the second half, with Justin Shaw forcing a fumble

by Ferguson, and Gregory Smith recovering at the 39-yard line. Two plays later, Carson connected with Emmanuel Houston for a 40-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 19-7 with 12:23 left in the third quarter.

The Tigers made it 19-13 when Kelley found Houston in the left corner of the end zone for a 14-yard scoring strike with 9:11 left in the game. Andy Polanco missed the point-after kick.

Benedict got the ball back with 5:09 left in the game after Shaw forced a fumble and recovered for the Tigers at the Lane 38-yard line. The Tigers moved to the 13yard line, before Kelley was sacked and fumbled.

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Scoring Summary: LANE - TEAM safety, 1st 07:31 LANE - Bullock,Ryan 37 yd field goal, 1st 01:04 LANE - Ferguson,Alan 1 yd run (Bullock,Ryan kick), 2nd 01:22 LANE - Golston,William 19 yd pass from Ferguson,Alan (Bullock,Ryan kick), 2nd 01:07 BC - Houston,Emmanuel 40 yd pass from Carson,Johnny (Polanco,Andy kick), 3rd 12:23 BC - Houston,Emmanuel 14 yd pass from Kelley,Simeon (Polanco,Andy kick failed), 4th 09:11

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

LANE BC 12 17 44-81 34-134 124 120 22-9-1 29-10-4 66-205 63-254 1-7 0-0 3-32 2-10 3-56 2-14 4-26 1-50 9-30.7 5-37.0 4-2 4-3 9-77 10-73 34:20 24:18 5 of 17 2 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 2 3-3 1-3 3-8 0-0

RUSHING: Lane-Hatchett,Jerald 22-53; Ferguson,Alan 13-27; Perry,Devon 6-1; Yabu,Evan 3-0. Benedict CollegeBazemore,Tyquan 7-50; McBride,Thomas 12-47; Kelley,Simeon 9-37; Carson,Johnny 4-9; Houston,Emmanuel 1-3; Samuels,Harlon 1-minus 12.

PASSING: Lane-Ferguson,Alan 7-18-1-91; Elesby,Travis 2-4-0-33. Benedict College-Carson,Johnny 5-16-4-59; Kelley,Simeon 5-12-0-61; Samuels,Harlon 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Lane-Moore,Greg 3-45; Golston,William 2-27; Perry,Devon 2-22; Ivey,Johnny 1-25; Wimberly,Joshu 1-5.

Benedict College-Houston,Emmanuel 6-103; Samuels,Harlon 2-25; Peterson,James 1-9; Kelly,Jordan 1-3.

INTERCEPTIONS: Lane-Futch,Tyren 2-minus 3; Howard,Jack 1-29; Bobo,Samuel 1-0. Benedict College-Starling,Dequan 1-50.

FUMBLES: Lane-Yabu,Evan 1-0; Ferguson,Alan 1-1; Perry,Devon 1-1. Benedict College-Samuels,Harlon 1-1; Houston,Emmanuel 1-1; Kelley,Simeon 1-1.

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SCORING......................................................... 141 279 Points Per Game........................................ 14.1 27.9 FIRST DOWNS................................................. 125 182 Rushing...................................................... 61 79 Passing...................................................... 45 77 Penalty....................................................... 19 26 RUSHING YARDAGE........................................ 919 1369 Yards gained rushing................................. 1420 1660 Yards lost rushing...................................... 501 291 Rushing Attempts....................................... 351 399 Average Per Rush....................................... 2.6 3.4 Average Per Game...................................... 91.9 136.9 TDs Rushing............................................... 4 14 PASSING YARDAGE......................................... 1226 1796 Att-Comp-Int.............................................. 239-98-17 269-126-15 Average Per Pass....................................... 5.1 6.7 Average Per Catch...................................... 12.5 14.3 Average Per Game...................................... 122.6 179.6 TDs Passing............................................... 11 17 TOTAL OFFENSE.............................................. 2145 3165 Total Plays.................................................. 590 668 Average Per Play........................................ 3.6 4.7 Average Per Game...................................... 214.5 316.5 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS............................... 37-728 30-518 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS............................. 14-169 26-280 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS................................. 15-263 17-204 KICK RETURN AVERAGE................................. 19.7 17.3 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE................................ 12.1 10.8 INT RETURN AVERAGE.................................... 17.5 12.0 FUMBLES-LOST............................................... 35-20 21-14 PENALTIES-YARDS......................................... 107-865 89-811 Average Per Game...................................... 86.5 81.1 PUNTS-YARDS................................................ 64-2382 54-1941 Average Per Punt........................................ 37.2 35.9 Net punt average........................................ 31.9 31.3 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME.......................... 29:25 31:54 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS............................ 33/134 33/135 3rd-Down Pct............................................. 25% 24% 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS............................. 4/17 9/18 4th-Down Pct............................................. 24% 50% SACKS BY-YARDS........................................... 18-149 37-205 MISC YARDS................................................... 7 9 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED................................. 19 36 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS................................ 4-7 9-15 ON-SIDE KICKS............................................... 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES......................................... 12-25 48% 28-36 78% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS.............................. 8-25 32% 19-36 53% PAT-ATTEMPTS............................................... 13-19 68% 28-32 88% ATTENDANCE.................................................. 41036 35120 Games/Avg Per Game................................. 6/6839 4/8780

INTERCEPTIONS Player Vaughn,Jeremy Starling,Dequan Epps,Martin Johnson,G.Sarni Smith,Gregory Parks,Reynard Hines,Jerrald Rodgers,Cordell Taylor,Elijah Total Opponents

No. 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 15 17

Yds Avg TD 15 3.8 1 100 50.0 0 49 24.5 0 3 3.0 0 0 0.0 0 14 14.0 0 36 36.0 0 0 0.0 0 41 41.0 1 263 17.5 2 204 12.0 1

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Yds Avg TD 62 31.0 1 2 2.0 0 73 73.0 1 137 34.2 2 155 25.8 2

Long 53 2 73 73 58

FUMBLE RETURNS Player Davis,Anthony Epps,Martin Shaw,Justin Total Opponents

No. 2 1 1 4 6

SCORE BY QUARTERS.........1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Benedict College...................10 28 57 46 0 141 Opponents............................55 122 43 53 6 279

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Player GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Lg Avg/G Bazemore,Tyquan 9 43 236 16 220 5.1 2 31 24.4 Samuels,Harlon 10 71 305 137 168 2.4 0 32 16.8 Jemison,Anthony 10 40 149 8 141 3.5 0 30 14.1 Milton,Myers 9 20 129 29 100 5.0 0 57 11.1 Kelley,Simeon 9 33 122 25 97 2.9 0 20 10.8 McBride,Thomas 9 24 104 12 92 3.8 1 24 10.2 Carson,Johnny 8 74 248 166 82 1.1 0 34 10.2 Thomas,Chris 6 26 84 69 15 0.6 0 20 2.5 Assad,Mujihad 7 1 14 0 14 14.0 0 14 2.0 Taylor,Elijah 10 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.1 Team 3 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Cowart,Chris 10 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.2 Davis,Anthony 9 1 0 3 -3 -3.0 0 0 -0.3 Houston,Emmanuel 10 14 28 34 -6 -0.4 1 7 -0.6 Total 10 351 1420 501 919 2.6 4 57 91.9 Opponents 10 399 1660 291 1369 3.4 14 43 136.9

Player G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Carson,Johnny 8 190 82 484 566 70.8 Samuels,Harlon 10 109 168 205 373 37.3 Thomas,Chris 6 75 15 319 334 55.7 Kelley,Simeon 9 69 97 218 315 35.0 Bazemore,Tyquan 9 43 220 0 220 24.4 Jemison,Anthony 10 40 141 0 141 14.1 Milton,Myers 9 20 100 0 100 11.1 Mcbride,Thomas 9 24 92 0 92 10.2 Assad,Mujihad 7 1 14 0 14 2.0 Taylor,Elijah 10 1 1 0 1 0.1 Cowart,Chris 10 1 -2 0 -2 -0.2 Davis,Anthony 9 1 -3 0 -3 -0.3 Houston,Emmanuel 10 14 -6 0 -6 -0.6 Total 10 590 919 1226 2145 214.5 Opponents 10 668 1369 1796 3165 316.5

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Player GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Carson,Johnny 8 65.74 49-116-10 42.2 484 2 40 60.5 Thomas,Chris 6 113.67 23-49-2 46.9 319 3 84 53.2 Samuels,Harlon 10 87.16 10-38-2 26.3 205 3 70 20.5 Kelley,Simeon 9 106.14 16-36-3 44.4 218 3 34 24.2 Total 10 85.06 98-239-17 41.0 1226 11 84 122.6 Opponents 10 112.63 126-269-15 46.8 1796 17 62 179.6

Player Houston,Emmanuel Starling,Dequan Samuels,Harlon Mcbride,Thomas Parks,Reynard Young,Jarrod Assad,Mujihad Total Opponents

RECEIVING Player GP No. Yds Avg TD Lng Avg/G Houston,Emmanuel 10 28 379 13.5 6 70 37.9 Assad,Mujihad 7 19 340 17.9 3 84 48.6 Kelly,Jordan 9 7 87 12.4 1 43 9.7 Brown,Kendariss 8 7 79 11.3 1 38 9.9 Jackson,Rakim 10 7 76 10.9 0 34 7.6 Thomas,Darien 8 6 98 16.3 0 35 12.2 Bazemore,Tyquan 9 6 34 5.7 0 13 3.8 Milton,Myers 9 4 46 11.5 0 23 5.1 McBride,Thomas 9 4 37 9.2 0 21 4.1 Samuels,Harlon 10 4 34 8.5 0 17 3.4 Jemison,Anthony 10 4 15 3.8 0 9 1.5 Peterson,James 6 1 9 9.0 0 9 1.5 Starling,Dequan 8 1 7 7.0 0 7 0.9 Total 10 98 1241 12.7 11 84 124.1 Opponents 10 126 1796 14.3 17 62 179.6

PUNT RETURNS Player Starling,Dequan Houston,Emmanuel Mcbride,Thomas Samuels,Harlon Total Opponents

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Yds Avg TD 88 14.7 0 51 8.5 0 17 17.0 0 13 13.0 0 169 12.1 0 280 10.8 2

No. 15 10 5 4 1 1 1 37 30

Yds Avg TD 266 17.7 0 238 23.8 0 101 20.2 0 66 16.5 0 18 18.0 0 8 8.0 0 31 31.0 0 728 19.7 0 518 17.3 0

Long 45 36 39 27 18 8 31 45 63

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|--------- PATs ---------| Player TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass Houston,Emmanuel 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Polanco,Andy 0 4-7 13-19 0-0 0 0-0 Assad,Mujihad 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Bazemore,Tyquan 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Vaughn,Jeremy 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Brown,Kendariss 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Kelly,Jordan 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Taylor,Elijah 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 McBride,Thomas 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Shaw,Justin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Davis,Anthony 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 Total 19 4-7 13-19 0-0 0 0-0 Opponents 36 9-15 28-32 1-2 1 1-1

DXP 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Saf Pts 0 42 0 25 0 18 0 12 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 141 2 279

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GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds 90 Massaline,Jamaa 10 24 39 63 9.0-33 2.0-14 8 Davis,Anthony 9 34 22 56 11.0-56 3.5-34 13 Shaw,Justin 9 32 17 49 7.0-35 2.0-22 21 Vaughn,Jeremy 10 29 7 36 3.0-13 - 99 Porcha,Dyrell 8 17 18 35 2.5-4 0.5-2 27 Johnson,Sarnie 9 22 12 34 2.0-3 - 17 Starling,Dequan 8 25 5 30 - - 5 Epps,Martin 9 20 10 30 2.5-3 - 59 Hines,Jerrald 10 16 12 28 7.5-36 3.5-28 16 Parks,Reynard 10 16 10 26 1.0-3 - 95 Smith,Gregory 10 14 11 25 2.5-5 1.0-3 2 Rodgers,Cordell 10 15 9 24 3.5-10 1.0-7 51 Shield,Daniel 10 17 6 23 1.0-4 - 53 Johnson,Jarred 9 9 12 21 - - 98 Johnson,Ishmyl 10 6 14 20 2.0-3 - 42 Beech,Brandon 9 8 10 18 2.0-15 1.0-12 28 Taylor,Elijah 10 13 4 17 1.5-1 - 92 Butts,Xavier 10 12 2 14 4.5-28 2.0-20 30 Phillips,Alonzo 7 5 3 8 - - 50 Young,Jarrod 8 4 3 7 - - 55 Nelson,Perez 6 5 1 6 - - 23 Simmons,Edward 2 4 2 6 - - 52 Bradley,Joshua 8 4 1 5 1.5-5 0.5-2 54 Gonzalez,Mario 8 3 2 5 - - 31 Pacius,Abdias 8 3 2 5 - - 24 Ross,Willie 2 2 2 4 1.0-1 - 93 Taylor,Deanglo 5 3 1 4 1.0-6 - 60 Fonville,Aundra 3 1 2 3 - - 10 Houston,Emmanuel 10 2 1 3 - - 20 Silvera,Dominic 8 1 1 2 - - 56 Searcy,Damonta’ 4 1 1 2 - - 68 Bullock,Calvin 6 1 1 2 1.0-5 1.0-5 82 Jackson,Rakim 1 2 - 2 - - 94 Blakney,Damian 4 2 - 2 1.0-1 - 32 Brumfield,Sean 5 2 - 2 - - 75 Johnson,Brandon 10 2 - 2 - - 12 Thomas,Darien 8 1 - 1 - - 79 Ward,Jayvis 2 - 1 1 - - 80 Kelly,Jordan 9 1 - 1 - - 34 Jemison,Anthony 10 1 - 1 - - 44 Harvey,Tyri 7 1 - 1 - - 7 Carson,Johnny 8 1 - 1 - - 86 Kelly,Bernard 7 1 - 1 - - 76 Jenkins,Jordan 10 1 - 1 - - 3 Thomas,Chris 6 1 - 1 - - 33 Crawford,Devong 1 - 1 1 - - 83 Simon,Jamal 1 - 1 1 - - 14 Polanco,Andy 10 1 - 1 - - 77 Jenkins,Jeremy 2 1 - 1 - - 1 Samuels,Harlon 10 - - - - - 57 Byrd-Ger-Trema 8 - - - - - 40 Brown,Kendariss 8 - - - - - Total 10 386 246 632 68-270 18-149 Opponents 10 337 222 559 104-446 37-205

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|-Fumbles-| Blkd Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf - 1 - 4-62 2 - 2-73 3 - - - - - - - 1-0 - - - 2 - 1-2 - - - - - 2-0 - - 1-0 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-0 - - 14-137 11 2 20-155 17 4 2

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Named to the President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for Community Service for two consecutive years, in recognition of service donated by the school’s faculty, staff, and students through academic service learning and volunteerism. Benedict’s pioneering Service Learning program serves as a national model for programs around the country, and also won the Sixth Annual Commission on Higher Education Award.

Ranked among the Top 100 Colleges in the nation for graduating African-American scholars with a baccalaureate degree. The annual “Top 100 Degree Producers” ranking was released by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and ranked Benedict College 23rd in granting degrees in Human Sciences and 47th in granting degrees in Physical Sciences out of 4,000 colleges across the nation.

Ranked #10 among 309 baccalaureate colleges and universities by Washington Monthly based on creating social mobility among students, producing cutting edge scholarship, and research.

Ranked one of the top ten colleges in the nation in producing African Americans with an undergraduate Physics degree, as reported by the Education and Employment Statistic Division of the American Institute of Physics.

Ranked the third largest private Historically Black College in the UNCF College Fund network, and has the second largest undergraduate student population of the 20 private institutions in South Carolina.

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Benedict College Founded in 1870 by Rhode Island native Alumni Hall Mrs. Bathsheba Benedict, Benedict College was an 80-acre plantation when purchased as the Benedict Institute. The investors’ - Mrs. Benedict and the Baptist Home Mission - long-term goal was to educate emancipated African-Americans and produce citizens “powers for good in society”.

Nearly 141 years later, Benedict College has been one of the fastest growing of 39 United Negro College Fund Schools. Of the 20 independent colleges in South Carolina, Benedict has the largest undergraduate student body and is the second largest overall. The College has students enrolled from every county in South Carolina.

More than 2,800 students currently study at the school and is distinguished by its continued commitment to facilitate the empowerment, enhancement, and full participation of African Americans in a global society.

The school’s growth is more than an expanding student

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enrollment. Benedict College is also involved in an ambitious building program. The beautiful park-like campus is located on the corners of Harden and Taylor Streets. The campus has undergone substantial renovations to its Antisdel Chapel, the Benjamin E. Mays Human Resource Center, Morgan Hall, Pratt Hall, and all of its dormitories.

But the school’s growth is not limited to its historic area.

Benedict College is also erecting a multi-million dollar, 60acre sports complex off of Two Notch Road in Columbia.

The new facility will include tennis courts, baseball fields, fitness trails, and running track. The heart of the complex is the 11,000 seat Charlie W. Johnson football stadium.

After a 30-year hiatus, football returned to Benedict College in 1995.

And with football came its complement, the marching band. While credited by some as a boost to male student enrollment, according to Dr. David H. Swinton, president of Benedict College, the move back to football was a way for students to feel a “community esprit de corps”, and to boost the “spirit and quality of the school”.

The spirit and quality have attracted their share of additional success.

The average SAT scores, Honors College enrollee rate, capital giving dollars and the number of research grants awarded to Benedict College have all increased. Also growing are

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the numbers of valedictorians and high achievers choosing the school as their first choice for higher education.

Students attending Benedict College have the opportunity to earn four-year, liberal arts degree from 30 different disciplines. These include: accounting, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, child and family development, computer science, computer/information science, criminal justice, early childhood education, economics, elementary education, English, environmental health science, history, mathematics, music education, physics, political science, recreation, religion and philosophy, and social work.

Receiving an academic education is only part of the Benedict College experience. Service to the community also defines their students. To encourage their community toward fairness and equality, Benedict College started The Center of Excellence for Community Development in 1997.

This center is comprised of four programs: Educational Excellence, Child and Family Program, Business and Economic Development, the Democracy and Government. Each program is designed to help solve a distinct set of problems afflicting American society and in particular African-Americans.

The goal of the Education Excellence Program is to improve the standardized test scores and performance of African-American students. Innovative test-taking skills will be taught to participating students using a variety of life experiences as teaching and learning aides. Success in searching this goal will assist the program in reaching another important goal of reducing the dropout rate of African American students.

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Encouraging small business ownership, and business improvement, particularly among AfricanAmericans, is the goal of the Business and Economic Development Program. The Excellence Center focuses on teaching the principles and practices of entreprenuership and equates ownership with empowerment.

Community participation in the governmental process is the overall goal of the Democracy and Government portion of the Benedict College Center of Excellence. Of particular interest are the efforts this program makes to encourage voting. The eventual goal is to “enable our American democracy to work effectively not just for some of its people, but for all of its people�, said Swinton.

Benedict College has a long history of producing high achievers. Some notable alumni include: Maj. Gen. Matthew Zimmerman, Dr. LeRoy Walker, and president emeritus of the US Olympic Committee. Other distinguished graduates include: I.S. Leevy Johnson Esq., the first African American President of the SC Bar Association; Modjeska Simkins, often referred as the mother of the South Carolina Civil Rights Movement; and Maria Pyles, 1990 SC Teacher of the Year and the National Teacher of the Year finalist.

Benedict College has also hosted many distinguished entertainers and visitors as part of its performing arts and lecture programs. Additionally, Benedict has hosted several political and community leaders such as Michelle Obama; Senator Hillary Clinton; John Edwards, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman James E. Clyburn and Former Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun.

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President's Office Dr. David H. Swinton Dr. David Holmes Swinton is the 13th president of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. As president, Dr. Swinton oversees all areas and departments of the 141-year-old Institution with a record student enrollment that exceeds 3,140, the highest enrollment in the College’s history.

Benedict College’s enrollment has more than doubled since the arrival of Dr. Swinton in 1994. The College has experienced a dramatic increase in its male student populations going against the national trend of recruiting African-American male scholars.

As a result of this tremendous growth, Benedict has one of the largest undergraduate populations of the 20 private institutions in South Carolina, and has been ranked the fourth largest HBCU in The College Fund/UNCF network. Recently, Benedict College was ranked one of the Top 10 Colleges in the nation to promote social mobility, cutting edge research and community service by Washington Monthly magazine.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Dr. Swinton moved with his family to Timmonsville, South Carolina at an early age where he attended the Brockington School. He moved to New York City at 12 years of age and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn. In 1968, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from New York University; in 1971, he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard University; and in 1975 he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics from Harvard University.

Dr. Swinton’s professional experience includes sevenyear tenure as Dean of the School of Business at Jackson State University. Prior to his appointment at Jackson State, he was Director of the Southern Center of Studies in Public Policy and Professor of Economics at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Swinton is renown for his scholarly writings; most notably his analysis of the economic status of African Americans. His economic analysis was published in the National Urban League’s The State of Black America in 1983 and each year from 1989 through 1993. His works have also been published in such professional journals as the American Economics Review, The Review of Black Political Economy, Minority Youth Employment, and Public Admin-

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In 2004, Dr. Swinton researched and wrote about The Economic Impact on African-Americans After Brown which was published in “…And Miles to Go Before I Sleep” by The Institute for Public Service and Policy Research of the University of South Carolina in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

In 1998, Dr. Swinton became the first African-American Chairman of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board in the organization’s 92-year history. In 1999, Dr. Swinton helped organize a group of 50 investors to create South Carolina Community Bank, to preserve the only minority-owned bank in South Carolina. Dr. Swinton has served as Economic Advisor to the National Urban League since 1980, and has been a member of Black Enterprise Magazine’s Board of Economists since 1990.

His honors and awards include Phi Beta Kappa, Coat of Arms Society, and Honors in Economics from New York University, Ford Foundation Fellow, Graduate Prize Fellowship from Harvard, the Order of the Palmetto, and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Bridgeport. Recently, he received the Luther Wesley Smith Award which is occasionally given to individuals for distinguished service in strengthening college or seminary programs. In 2005, Dr. Swinton’s received the Samuel Z. Westerfield Award by the National Economic Association of African American Economist. The award is presented to an African-American economist with an outstanding record in the economics profession, institutional leadership and service to the community. In 2007, Dr. Swinton was inducted into the South Carolina Black Hall of Fame.

Dr. Swinton believes that students at Benedict are the school’s most valued constituents and its most important product. To help ensure their success, he revised the student advising system and instituted a comprehensive retention program. The College has been named one of the Top Ten Producers of Physic Bachelor’s Degrees among African Americans in the United States, in the nation since 2005 by the American Institute of Physics. Under Dr. Swinton’s direction, the emphasis on the educational programs has led to the improvement of student performance and infusion of state-of-the-art computer technology throughout the campus.

Under Dr. Swinton’s leadership several programs have received national accreditations including The Recreation and Leisure Services Program which received accreditation from the National Recreation and Park and The Office of

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President's Office Teacher Education was accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) along with the Environmental Health Science Program which a was accredited by the National Environmental Health and Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). Additionally the national accreditation for the Colleges Social Work Department and the Benedict College Child Development Center were renewed. In 2009, The School of Business and Economics was awarded the initial accreditation of its Business Programs by The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ASBSP).

As President, he increased the number of majors from 21 in 1994 to 30 in 2010 and restructured the College into six schools of study. As for the extracurricular aspect, Dr. Swinton returned the Tiger football program after a 29-year absence, revived the marching band, as well as started new golf and tennis programs.

Since assuming the presidency of Benedict College, he has led an impressive program to improve the academic and physical environment of the College. He has overseen the restoration of two of the College’s historical landmarks-- Morgan and Pratt Halls, the renovation of several existing buildings, and the acquisition of land for future expansion. A new 45,000 square foot state-of-the-art student center, along with mini dormitory, a 350-bed Honors Dormitory, a 230-bed upperclassmen dormitory, acquired three apartment complexes, and a 300-space parking facility have also been added to the scenic campus as well as over 110 acres of land.

Under his direction the college has implemented the first of three phases to develop a multi-million-dollar stateof-the-art sports complex, which features an 11,000-seat football stadium as its centerpiece. Situated on a newly acquired 60 acres of land, the complex will also include an outdoor track, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a football practice field. Dr. Swinton turned a troublesome “honky-tonk” after hour’s club into a modern community Health and Fitness Center.

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Along with the physical development of the College’s surrounding community, Dr. Swinton has been instrumental in administering the College’s community development programs as well.

With programs such as the Department of Labor’s Welfare-toWork, it enables Benedict College to create partnerships with local businesses and provide jobs and training to program participants.

Among other programs is the Freddie Mac Initiative, which has two major goals: to provide Freddie Mac with information concerning racial minorities’ perceptions of credit and to improve the credit worthiness of African Americans. In 2008, the Benedict College Business Development Center partnered with the FDIC Money Smart Program to teach students and community members how to understand credit, personal budgets and assessing the cost and benefits of consumer and home loans.

In 2008, Office of Institutional Advancement received a $1 million grant from the Kresge Foundation in support of fundraising through The College Fund. In 2009, the Benedict College began building Project SUSTAIN- Sustainable Urban Services to Advance Independent Neighborhoods) with the creation of the Benedict College Community Learning Center. The Project was partially funded by a $600,000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

In 2010, Benedict received a $1.18 million grant from the Department of Energy which will be used for research relating to radioactive materials cleanup, as well as for the creation of a South Carolina HBCU Center of Excellence in Radiation Safety Training. Benedict will also establish a Bachelor of Science program in environmental engineering and to increase the pool of minority students in the field.

Dr. Swinton is married to the former Patricia Lewis.

They are proud parents of six adult children and grandparents of 13 grandchildren.

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Director Of Athletics Willie Washington In 1988, Willie Washington arrived on the campus of Benedict College as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Washington had spent the previous twelve years as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director across the street at Allen University. After building a successful basketball program at Allen University it was time to turn his attention to revamping the Benedict College Program.

Under his leadership, the Tigers were the scourge of the EIAC, winning six Commissioner’s Cups, the hallmark of excellence for the school with the best athletic programs.

Benedict won six out of seven during their stay in the EIAC since the inauguration of the award.

Washington was named the 1999 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Southeast Region Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. During his tenure as basketball coach, the Benedict College team never had a losing season. He reached the 200 win-plateau during the 199798 seasons and guided the Tigers to the NAIA national tournament four times during the nineties. He was named the winner of eight EIAC Coach of the Year awards and was inducted into the EIAC Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2004 in the coaching category, Washington was inducted into the Benedict College Hall of Fame.

Washington, who performed well in both roles winning nine straight Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships (EIAC) and expanding the athletic program from 8 to 14 sports including the return of football, realized that the growth of the athletic department demanded his full attention. After 11 years of wearing two hats, that of Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director, Mr. Washington is entering his 23rd year as Athletic Director.

Benedict is currently a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).

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During the 2003-2004 year the athletic program had three teams to advance to the NCAA Regional Tournaments during the spring season of competition, more than any other SIAC member institution. Under Willie Washington’s leadership, Benedict College served as the host institution for the 2003-2004 SIAC Spring Sports Championships, the first in the college history. In 2010 the Athletic Department won the NCAA Division II National Community Engagement Award of Excellence.

Washington is a graduate of Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and received a Masters Degree from Jackson State. In college, Washington was co-captain of the basketball team during his junior and senior years, another testimony to his leadership abilities. After college he played in the European Professional Basketball League with the Carlos Basketball Club in Brussels, Belgium. He is married to the former Genoise Gaylor and they are the parents of four children, Willie, a 2002 Benedict Alumni and Jurist Doc graduate from Michigan State, Gerard, a 2006 Benedict graduate, Chad also a Benedict graduate who played football and track and field. Kimberly, the youngest, will become a member of the Benedict College family in the future.

Currently, Washington serves on a number of athletic committees, boards and foundations. Washington is a four year member on the NCAA Division II Management Council, Chairman of the SIAC Athletic Director Committee, the NCAA Honors Committee, and the NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

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Support Staff

Craig Bowen Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Loraine Dunbar Student-Athlete Enhancement Coordinator

Beverly Gist Administrative Assistant

Toure’ Harris Assistant Baseball Coach

William Hatten Intramurals and Facilities Coordinator

Erica Hepburn-Wade Business Manager

Frank Hyland Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track Coach

Jason James Director of Basketball Operations

Felecia Jenkins Women’s Basketball Coach

Margaret Jones Assistant AD / Compliance Coordinator

Shawn Jones Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Teri Mills Cheerleading Coach

James Rice Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Gwendolyn Rouse Volleyball Coach / Softball Coach / SWA

Brandon Samuels Assistant Track, Cross Country Coach

Andrea Taylor Head Athletic Trainer

Gary Taylor Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach

Dennis Switzer Sports Information Director

Not Pictured:

Freddie Thomas Swimming Pool Manager / Intramurals Assistant

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Fred Watson Men’s Basketball Head Coach / Asst. AD

Selwyn Young Baseball Coach

Frankie Jackson Administrator for Athletic Operations

Julius Thomas Strength and Conditioning Coach

Phillip Whitfield Facilities Assistant / Community Park Coordinator

Curtis Wilson Athletic Marketing Coordinator

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The SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) was founded in 1913 and today, 99 years later, the conference still flies high as one of the nation’s most viable forces in intercollegiate athletics.

On December 30, 1913, representatives of the following institutions met at Morehouse College to consider the regulations of intercollegiate athletics among black colleges in the Gregory Moore, Esq. SIAC Commissioner southeast: Alabama State University, Atlanta University, Clark College, Fisk University, Jackson College, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Talladega College and Tuskegee Institute.

The representatives formed a permanent organization (The Southeastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) which has had a continuous history to the present.

In 1929, they changed the name of this organization to The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Two institutions have held continuous membership in the conference: Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) and Tuskegee University. Other institutions which have held membership are Alabama A&M University, Allen University, Benedict College, BethuneCookman University, Edward Waters College, Fisk University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Knoxville College, Morris Brown College, Rust College, Savannah State University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University and Xavier University.

The present membership is composed of thirteen different institutions in five states (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Tennessee): Albany State University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College,

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SIAC Schedule Saturday, Sept. 15 Clark Atlanta at Fort Valley State, 6 p.m.

Lane at Tuskegee, 1 p.m. (CST)

Peachtree Center - South Tower 225 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1975 Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 221-1041 Morehouse College, Paine College, Stillman College and Tuskegee University.

The SIAC is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and participates at the Division II level. On an annual basis, the SIAC sponsors seven men’s championships (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, outdoor track & field and tennis) and six women’s championships (basketball, cross country, outdoor track & field, softball, tennis and volleyball).

SIAC teams and its athletes are known for being staunch competitors and for excelling on the national level.

The conference as a whole has claimed over 50 team and individual national championships. In 1978, Florida A&M became the first black college to win the NCAA Division I-AA National Football Championship when they defeated Massachusetts 35-28 in the finals. The SIAC also has over 300 former and current professional football players.

Two of the first four blacks selected to play in the NBA were from the SIAC. The first black female to win a gold medal in any Olympic Sport, Alice Coachman, came from the SIAC. Coachman won an Olympic gold medal in the high jump at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

In 1957, Althea Gibson of Florida A&M became the first black to win the singles title at Wimbledon.

All SIAC member institutions have a rich athletic history. They rely heavily on past leadership to help them face today’s challenges as they continue their quest to excel in collegiate athletics.

Saturday, Sept. 22 Benedict at Fort Valley State, 6 p.m.

Miles at Albany State, 7 p.m.

Lane at Morehouse, 7 p.m.

Kentucky State at Stillman, 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Sept. 29 Benedict at Miles, 6 p.m. (CST) Albany State at Kentucky State, 7 p.m.

Morehouse at Clark Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Fort Valley State at Tuskegee, 1 p.m. (CST) Stillman at Lane, 2 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Oct. 6 Stillman at Benedict, 2 p.m.

Lane at Albany State, 5 p.m.

Clark Atlanta at Miles, 4 p.m.

Kentucky State at Fort Valley State, 6 p.m.

Morehouse vs. Tuskegee (Columbus, Ga.), 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Benedict at Clark Atlanta, 2 p.m.

Albany State at Morehouse, 7 p.m.

Kentucky State at Miles, 1:30 p.m. (CST) Tuskegee at Stillman, 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Oct. 20 Morehouse at Benedict, 2 p.m.

Clark Atlanta at Albany State, 2 p.m.

Fort Valley State vs. Stillman (Valdosta, Ga.), 3 p.m.

Kentucky State at Tuskegee, 1 p.m. (CST) Miles at Lane, 2 p.m. (CST) Thursday, Oct. 25 Stillman at Miles, 6 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Oct. 27 Benedict vs. Albany State (Augusta, Ga.), 2 p.m.

Tuskegee at Clark Atlanta, 4 p.m.

Fort Valley State at Morehouse, 2 p.m.

Kentucky State at Lane, 1:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Nov. 3 Benedict at Lane, 2 p.m. (CST) Albany State vs. Fort Valley State (Columbus, Ga.), 2 p.m.

Clark Atlanta at Stillman, 5 p.m. (CST) Kentucky State at Morehouse, 2 p.m.

Tuskegee at Miles, 1 p.m. (CST)

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All-Time Scores 1911

1924

Coach: Ralph Fleming Bates First team

1912 Coach: Ralph Fleming Bates

Morehouse Biddle Allen Georgia State Paine Claflin

1933 T, 0-0 T, 0-0 W, 13-0 W, forfeit W, 14-0 T, 6-0

1915

S.C. State

S.C. State

1934 Coach: Red Smith S.C. State

1916

L, 0-13

S.C. State

No team – WWI

South Carolina State L, 0-22 Claflin T, 13-13 Paine L, 0-45

Coach: J.E. Briggs (5-3)

Coach: W.D. Prince (5-1)

1919

South Carolina State L, 0-31

Clark College L, 0-14 Johnson C. Smith L, 0-13 South Carolina State L, 0-27

1930

Coach: Dana Arbourough

Coach: Williams Gunn

South Carolina State

Morris Brown

Allen

Morehouse

1920 Coach: Dana Arbourough (6-1)

S.C. State

T, 0-0

1937 Coach: J.E. Briggs

1929

1918

L, 7-13

1936

1928

1917

T, 12-12

Coach: Red Smith

1927

L, 6-39

1935

1926

1914

1925

1913

Coach: Williams Gunn

S.C. State

L, 0-14

1938 Coach: Walter Dean (5-2-1)

S.C. State

W, 13-7

1939 L, 7-21 W, 6-0 T, 0-0 L, 0-25

Coach: Walter Dean

S.C. State

L, 13-14

1940 Coach: Walter Dean

1931 1921

Coach: Williams Gunn

1922

Biddle Paine State College Claflin

T, 0-0

1932 Coach: Williams Gunn

1923

S.C. State

W, 6-0 W, 39-0 W, 19-0 W, 19-0

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S.C. State

9/28 at Florida 10/6 LeMoyne 10/12 at Knoxville 10/24 Allen 11/2 Georgia State 11/16 at Tuskegee 11/21 S.C. State 11/28 at Lane

W, 13-7

T, 0-0

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S.C. State

W, 13-7

10/28 11/13 11/20 11/27

1942 Coach: Leslie Stallworth

Allen

S.C. State

Alabama A&M

W, 7-2 L, 0-26 W, 18-6

No team - WWII

At Florida A&M Lane At Alabama A&M Claflin Allen Fort Valley State S.C. State

L, 0-13 W, 36-0 W, 6-0 W, 19-0 W, 12-0 W, 64-21 W, 19-0

Vs. Knoxville At Bethune-Cookman Alabama A&M Claflin Allen Fort Valley State S.C. State

1954 Coach: John E. Brown

Florida A&M Morris Brown

No team – WWII

1946 Coach: Leslie Stallworth Livingstone Allen S. C. State Morris Brown Morehouse Fort Valley Alabama A&M

W, 41-0 L, 0-14 L, 0-22 L, 7-20 W, 10-6 W, 26-6 W, 13-0

1947 Coach: Rueben S. Turner (2-4-2) Johnson C. Smith Morehouse At Alabama A&M Fort Valley Allen Claflin Morris Brown S.C. State

W, 32-13 L, 7-12 L, 13-19 L, 0-7 L, 14-20 W, 24-0 T, 0-0 T, 6-6

Shaw Florida A&M Lane Bethune Alabama A&M Claflin Allen Fort Valley State S.C. State

W, 14-7 L, 13-20 W, 33-7 W, 43-13 W, 13-0 W, 27-7 W, 7-0 L, 7-13 W, 39-6

1951 Coach: George Sheats

Florida A&M Lane Bethune-Cookman Alabama A&M Claflin Allen Fort Valley Morris Brown S.C. State

L, 0-54 W, 27-0 L, 15-31 W, 34-25 W, 40-0 W, 7-6 W, 31-9 L, 0-25 W, 7-0

1952 Coach: George Sheats (2-6)

1948

S.C. State

L, 0-13

1956 Coach: Arthur W. Browne

1957 Coach: Arthur W. Browne (4-4)

Morris Morris Brown Knoxville Bethune-Cookman Florida A&M Allen Miles S.C. State

Coach: John E. Brown

9/25 Florida A&M 10/9 at Lane 10/23 Allen

At Morris Brown At Florida A&M

W, 33-6 L, 9-16 W, 19-0 W, 14-2 L, 2-40 L, 6-25 W, 26-21 L, 0-12

1958 9/19 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/27

Morris Morris Brown Florida A&M Bethune-Cookman Knoxville Savannah State Miles Allen N.C. Central S.C. State

W, 23-14 W, 20-14 L, 0-68 W, 20-8 W, 30-8 W, 24-12 L, 15-20 L, 6-19 L, 14-38 L, 6-14

1959

1953

Coach: Rueben S. Turner

L, 6-26 L, 19-38

1955

Coach: Rueben S. Turner (7-2)

1945

W, 27-0 L, L, 0-26 W, 27-7 W, 32-20 L, 13-19 L, 6-7 L, 6-27

Coach: John E. Brown

1950

No team – WWII

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W, 14-0 T, 14-14

Coach: Rueben S. Turner

1944

10/25

T, 0-0

1949

1943

Claflin at Fort Valley Alabama A&M at S.C. State

Coach: Willis Bracy (5-5) L, 7-20 L, 0-45

9/18 9/26

Morris at Morris Brown

W, 50-6 L, 6-22

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at Florida A&M Knoxville at Bethune-Cookman at Savannah State Miles Allen at N.C. Central S.C. State

L, 0-74 W, 12-6 L, 12-38 W, 24-12 W, 14-12 W, 18-8 L, 0-48 L, 18-20

9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/28

1960 W, W, 28-7 L, 0-68 W, 24-8 W, 14-6 W, 65-6 W, 18-7 L, 0-20 L, W, 48-30

J.C. Smith 9/26 Morris Brown 10/10 Knoxville 10/17 Bethune-Cookman Miles 11/1 Florida A&M 11/7 Allen

Central State 11/21 Morris

S.C. State

W, 30-0 L, 12-39 L, 0-32 W, 28-6 L, 19-25 W, W, 34-6 L, 6-20 W, 6-0

Coach: Willis Bracy at Grambling Morris Brown at Florida A&M Knoxville at Bethune-Cookman Savannah State at Miles Allen Livingstone S.C. State

W, 7-6 L, 0-60 W, 44-0 L, 14-22 W, 20-0 W, 34-0 W, 30-6 L, 6-10

1963 Coach: P.B. Parks 9/21

L, 0-10 W, 25-22 L, 7-46 L, 0-54 L, 7-19 W, 14-6 L, 6-19

Coach: William “Red” Jackson

1962 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/23

L, 19-43 L, 8-14

1965

Coach: Willis Bracy (5-4) Livingstone at Morris Brown Florida A&M at Knoxville at Bethune-Cookman at Savannah State Miles Allen S.C. State

W, 19-12

Coach: William “Red” Jackson (3-7)

1961 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4

W, 15-0 L, 0-14 W, 23-0

1964

Coach: Willis Bracy (7-3) 9/17 at Lane 9/24 Morris Brown 10/1 at Florida A&M 10/8 at Knoxville 10/15 Bethune-Cookman 10/22 Savannah State 10/29 at Miles 11/5 Allen 11/12 Paine 11/24 at S.C. State

at Morris Brown Florida A&M at Knoxville at Bethune-Cookman Miles at Morris at Allen S.C. State

at Johnson C. Smith L, 0-8

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1996 Coach: Harold Jackson (3-6) 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/6 10/12 10/20 11/2

11/5

At Alabama A&M Johnson C. Smith Morris Brown Morris At Miles At Florida A&M At Bethune-Cookman Allen S.C. State

L, , 28-44 W, 28-0 W, 18-6 W, 72-6 W, L L, W, 12-6 L, 18-35

1967-1994

1997 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 11/1 11/8 11/15

W, 32-26 L, 6-21 L, 12-15 L, 16-48 W, 24-21 L, 15-44 L, 12-31 L, 6-7 W, 19-14 L, 13-41 L, 12-44

Coach: Tony Felder (4-7) 8/29 9/6 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/31 11/7 11/14

Virginia Union at Tuskegee Newberry at Fayetteville State Elizabeth City State at Johnson C. Smith at Clark Atlanta at Morris Brown Lane at Fort Valley State Wingate

L, 11-14 OT L, 0-6 L, 20-31 L, 13-18 W, 47-8 L, 28-34 L, 7-10 W, 30-27 W, 36-16 L, 37-38 W, 34-33

1999 Coach: Tony Felder (5-5)

1995 Coach: Harold Jackson (3-6) at North Greenville at Georgia Military Methodist Fork Union Military at Gallaudet at Wingate JV Middle Georgia Charlotte Bandits

Fayetteville State at Tuskege at Elizabeth City St. at Livingstone North Greenville Johnson C. Smith at Clark Atlanta Morris Brown at Lane Fort Valley State at Virginia Union

1998

No football, program dropped

9/23 9/30 10/8 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/18

L, 0-36 L, 0-35 L, 16-32 W, 8-40 L, 0-8 W, 40-17 L, 22-31 W, 50-30 W, 32-16

Coach: Julius Adams

1966 Coach: William “Red” Jackson (5-4)

at Johnson C. Smith Middle Georgia Georgia Military Livingstone Knoxville Wingate JV Fork Union Methodist (JV) Lane

L, 6-27 L, 15-56 W, 22-18 L, 29-36 W, 30-20 L, 20-28 L, 14-36 W, 60-0

8/28 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13

at Fayetteville State Tuskegee S.C. State Langston N.C. Central Morehouse at Lane at Elizabeth City St. Fort Valley St. at Kentucky State

W, 34-19 L, 13-25 L, 23-26 W, 36-12 L, 19-28 L, 32-33 W, 43-12 W, 31-12 L, 17-24 W, 21-20

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11/8 11/15

Coach: Tony Felder (5-6) 8/26 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11

Fayetteville State W, 20-19 North Carolina Central W, 13-7 at Langston L, 19-35 Morehouse L, 30-37 at Fort Valley State L, 34-35 at Newberry L, 21-44 at Lane W, 37-27 at Miles L, 10-49 vs. Elizabeth City State W, 34-0 Livingstone W, 34-19 at Morris Brown L, 20-62

2001 Coach: (5-5) 8/25 9/1 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

at Fayetteville State L, 17 - 23 Lane L, 22 - 24 at Morehouse W, 20-0 at Charleston Southern L, 16-20 at Edward Waters W, 46-0 at Howard L, 15-22 Stillman L, 7-24 Miles W, 28-24 at Livingstone W, 30-13 Morris Brown W, 29-20

2002 Coach: (2-9) 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16

at Lane S.C. State at Tuskegee Morehouse at Miles at Clark Atlanta at Ft. Valley State at Kentucky State Albany State at Stillman Edward Waters

L, 26-30 L, 7-52 L, 0-7 L, 14-23 L, 27-28 W, 27-25 L, 0-15 W, 26-21 L, 2-34 L, 27-34 L, 0-6

2003 Coach: John Hendrick (6-5) 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1

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At Elizabeth City St. Tuskegee at Livingstone at Morehouse South Carolina St. Clark Atlanta Fort Valley St. Kentucky St. Albany St.

W, 18-6 L, 9-26 W, 26-20 W, 15-14 L, 7-41 W, 14-12 W, 21-19 L, 19-31 L, 0-40

at Miles Lane

L, 15-16 W, 23-18

2004 Coach: John Hendrick (3-8) 8/28 9/4 9/11 9/25 10/2 10/7 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13

Stillman South Carolina St. Morehouse at Fort Valley St. at Clark Atlanta At The Citadel at Kentucky St. Albany St. Miles at Lane at Tuskegee

W, 21-14 L, 0-51 L, 7-10 L, 14-38 W, 41-14 L, 0-29 L, 20-24 L, 7-47 L, 7-27 W, 9-7 L, 7-38

2005 Coach: John Hendrick (6-5) 8/25 9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5

at Morehouse at Savannah St. Johnson C. Smith Tuskegee Fort Valley St. Clark Atlanta at Stillman Kentucky St. at Albany St. at Miles Lane

L, 17-20 W, 31-14 W, 26-11 L, 16-31 L, 24-35 W, 22-21 W, 21-10 L, 19-31 L, 21-28 W, 17-16 W, 42-20

2006 Coach: John Hendrick (3-7) 8/26 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4

Morehouse at Savannah St. at Clark Atlanta at Tuskegee Lenoir-Rhyne Albany St. Kentucky St. at Fort Valley St. Stillman at Lane

L, 24-25 W, 21-7 W, 27-18 L, 14-41 L, 0-17 L, 3-10 W, 13-5 L, 10-16 OT L, 7-12 L, 12-17

2007 Coach: Stanley Conner (2-9) 8/25 9/1 9/8 9/15

at Morehouse Livingstone Miles Tuskegee

L, 14-23 W, 43-6 L, 17-20 L, 8-44

9/22 9/29 10/14 10/20 10/7 11/3 11/10

at Lenoir-Rhyne at Albany St. at Kentucky St. Fort Valley St. vs. Clark Atlanta Lane at Stillman

L, 13-38 L, 25-29 L, 13-26 L, 18-21 L, 14-17 W, 40-7 L, 13-35

2008 Coach: Stanley Conner (5-6) 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8

Morehouse at South Carolina St. at Tuskegee Lenoir-Rhyne Albany St. at Miles at Lane at Fort Valley St. Stillman Kentucky St. vs. Clark Atlanta

W, 7-3 L, 3-42 L, 14-37 W, 17-13 W, 13-10 L, 10-13 W, 54-52 L, 6-22 L, 21-35 W, 42-35 L, 3-14

2009 Coach: Stanley Conner (8-3) 8/22 8/29 9/5 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7

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L, 7-27 L, 13-34 W, 49-21 W, 40-31 W, 24-13 L, 6-38 W, 20-15 W, 28-14 W, 28-20 W, 21-16 W, 49-25

2010 Coach: Stanley Conner (5-6) 8/28 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6

Morehouse At Tuskegee vs. Kentucky St. South Carolina St. Stillman at Fort Valley St. at Lane Albany St. at Miles Concordia-Selma at Clark Atlanta

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