2010 Statesmen Football Media Guide by Delta State University

SECTION 1 • MEDIA INFORMATION

SECTION 2 • SEASON PREVIEW

2010 Season Preview........................................................... 11 Preseason Numerical Roster................................................. 14 Preseason Alphabetical Roster............................................. 15 Preseason Depth Chart......................................................... 16

SECTION 3 • COACHING STAFF

2010 Statesmen................................................................... 25 2010 Statesmen Radio & TV Roster...................................... 36

SECTION 5 • RECORDS

2000 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • FIVE-TIME NCAA DII FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANT

Nehi Bottling Company/RC Cola........................................... 89 Cleveland State Bank........................................................... 90 SouthGroup Insurance.......................................................... 90 Dr. Pepper............................................................................ 91 Statesmen Sports Network.................................................. 92 2010 STATESMEN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS The 2010 Delta State University Statesmen Football Media Guide is a production of the Athletic Communications Office. The guide was written, designed and edited by Director of Athletic Communications Matt Jones. Editorial assistance provided by Assistant to AC Jim Ervin, and ACO Assistant Jimmy Smith. Special assistance provided by Laura Walker, Bill Moses and Gloria Enriquez of University Communications and Marketing. Cover design by Laura Walker of University Communications. Photography assistance provided by Hays Collins, Travis Chamblee, Jana Hayes, Bill Moses, Laura Walker, Donnell Maxie of The Bolivar Commercial, Cal Hodges of The Cleveland Current, and the Houston Texans. The guide was designed entirely in Adobe InDesign 5.1 and published on the web through Internet Consult Services. Delta State Athletic Communications is a proud member of the College Sports Information Directors of America.

SECTION 8 • 2009 REVIEW

Texas A&M-Kingsville/UA-Monticello/Harding.................... 75 Ouachita Baptist/Valdosta State/West Alabama.................. 76 North Alabama/Sou. Arkansas/Arkansas Tech...................... 77 West Georgia/Final Standings/All-GSC................................. 78 Final Season Stats................................................................ 79

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SECTION 7 • HISTORY Year-by-Year Results............................................................ 60 Record vs. All Opponents...................................................... 64 All-time Records Breakdown................................................ 65 Against the States................................................................ 65 Bowl Games......................................................................... 65 Thanksgiving Day games..................................................... 65 First Game All-time.............................................................. 65 Homecoming Results........................................................... 65 Home Openers..................................................................... 65 Coaches by the numbers...................................................... 66 1954 & 1959 Glory Years...................................................... 67 2000 NCAA National Champions.......................................... 68 All-time Letterman.............................................................. 69

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Individual Game................................................................... 39 Individual Season................................................................. 40 Individual Career.................................................................. 41 Rushing................................................................................ 41 Passing................................................................................. 42 Total Offense........................................................................ 43 Receiving............................................................................. 43 Scoring................................................................................. 44 PAT Kicking........................................................................... 44

SECTION 6 • HONORS & ACCOLADES

All-Americans...................................................................... 49 All-Americans 1st • 2nd • 3rd............................................... 50 Honorable Mention All-Americans....................................... 51 Harlon Hill Trophy................................................................. 52 All-Gulf South Conference.................................................... 53 All-GSC Postseason Honors................................................... 54 CellularSouth Conerly Trophy............................................... 55 GSC Offensive Player of the Year........................................... 56 GSC Defensive Player of the Year.......................................... 57 Coach of the Year Honors...................................................... 58

Jackson State/Arkansas Tech/Valdosta State........................ 83 Henderson State/West Alabama/UA-Monticello.................. 84 Harding/West Georgia/North Alabama................................ 85 Ouachita Baptist/Lambuth/GSC Composite Schedule........... 86 Gulf South Conference.......................................................... 87

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SECTION 4 • MEET THE STATESMEN

Punt Returns........................................................................ 44 Kickoff Returns..................................................................... 45 Interceptions........................................................................ 45 Pass Sacks............................................................................ 45 Tackles................................................................................. 46 Team Game.......................................................................... 46 Team Season........................................................................ 46 Longest Plays....................................................................... 47 All-time Coaching Records................................................... 47

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Ron Roberts, Head Coach..................................................... 18 Greg Stevens, Offensive Coordinator/QBs............................. 20 Pete Golding, Defensive Coordinator/DBs............................. 20 Chet Pobolish, Wide Receivers/ST Coordinator..................... 21 E.K. Franks, Defensive Line................................................... 21 Travis Mikel, Offensive Line/Dir. of FB Operations................. 22 Tyler Hennes, Grad. Assistant/RBs........................................ 22 Lardester Hicks-Green, Grad. Assistant/LBs.......................... 22 Brad Latham, Grad. Assistant/OL.......................................... 23 Rod West, Grad. Assistant/Safeties....................................... 23 Jason Wilkes, Grad. Assistant/TE........................................... 23

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Athletic Communications Information................................... 2 Media Covering DSU Athletics................................................ 2 Statsmen Quick Facts............................................................. 3 This is Delta State University.................................................. 4 Cleveland: A Different Kind of Delta....................................... 5 Dr. John Hilpert, President..................................................... 6 Jeremy McClain, Director of Athletics..................................... 7 Athletic Administration.......................................................... 8 Head Coaches & Support Staff................................................ 9

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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS The Delta State University Athletic Communications Office is located on the second floor of the Billy Dorgan, Jr. Student Performance Center adjacent to the Chadwick-Dickson Athletic Field House. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on game day as time requires. The AC Office may be reached by calling (662) 846-4284 or 846-4285. You can also e-mail as well at matt@deltastate. edu.

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General Information The 2010 edition of the Delta State University Statesmen football media guide was written, edited and published by the DSU Athletic Communications Office for the use by the news media.

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Football Media Contacts The media coordinator for the Statesmen football team is Director of Athletic Communications Matt Jones. He will be assisted by Graduate Assistants Coby Rich and Jimmy Smith. Weekly Media Services The Athletic Communications Office produces a weekly release featuring game notes, updated statistics and other pertinent information on the Statesmen football program. To access this release, please log on to www.gostatesmen.com and click on football. Each week’s release will be located on the right side of the web page. The PDF formatted document is posted every Monday by noon.

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Press Credentials Requests for credentials for working press, photographers, television and radio should be made to Matt Jones, Director of Athletic Communications. Credentials will be available at the Media Will Call gate located on the west side of Travis E. Parker Field. Credentials should be requested at least seven days in advance of the game. No credentials will be mailed. If there is a special circumstance regarding one or more of the games, please contact the Athletic Communications Office.

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Gameday Services Members of the working media will be providied the following at Travis E. Parker Field: game notes package, game program, complete statistics and the opportunity to interview both coaches at the conclusion of the game. The final stat pack will be available 20 minutes after the game. Radio and Television Radio stations planning to originate a broadcast(s) from Travis E. Parker Field should contact the Director of Athletic Communications at least one week prior to the planned broadcast. Courtesy lines are providied for the official station of the opposing school. Any other line needed will require assistance from DSU Telecommunications. Player Interviews Media members must adhere to the following guidelines regarding Statesmen player interviews: (1) All player interviews must be coordinated through the Athletic Communications Office; (2) Players are available for interviews, either at the Dorgan Center or via telephone prior to practice (generally 1:30-4:00 p.m.) and following the completion of practice; (3) Please give at least 24 hours notice; (4) No interviews will be allowed prior to kickoff on gameday. Telephones There will be several working media telephone lines located in the pressbox at Parker Field for credit card or collect calls. Should you need additional phone services, please contact DSU Telecommunications at (662) 846-4030. Coaches Interviews Head coach Ron Roberts hosts a weekly press conference on Monday’s at 12 p.m. at The Western Sizzlin’ on Highway 61 in Cleveland. Ron Roberts and his staff are also available for interviews weekday mornings between 10 a.m. and noon in their offices. Members of the staff will also conduct interviews after the conclusion of practice each day. Please contact the Athletic Communications Office to schedule an interview outside of this time. No interviews will be granted before a game.

JIM ERVIN

Assistant to Athletic Communications jervin@deltastate.edu

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 Practice The Delta State University Statesmen have three facilities in which they practice. Practice begins everyday at 1:30 p.m. with team meetings and actual workouts beginning at 3 p.m. on one of the University practice fields, Parker Field and/or the Dorgan Center. Practices are open to the media and general public. For more information on practice times, please contact the DSU Athletic Communications Office. Parking A limited number of media parking spaces are available at Travis E. Parker Field. The spaces are passed out on a first come, first serve basis. It is suggested that parking passes be requested with the initial media credential request. Should special circumstances arise, please contact Matt Jones as soon as possible.

Newspapers

THE Bolivar Commercial.................................... 843-4241 821 North Chrisman Cleveland, Miss. 38732 Mark Williams, Publisher Andy Collier, Sports Editor THE Cleveland CURRENT...................................... 843-2700 124 South Court Street Cleveland, Miss. 38732 Scott Coopwood, Publisher Chance Wright, Sports Editor Delta Democrat Times........................................ 378-0722 988 North Broadway Street Greenville, Miss. 38701 Mark Rogers, Sports Editor THE Clarion-Ledger....................................(877) 850-5338 311 East Pearl Street Jackson, Miss. 39201 Mike Christenson, Sports Writer

WLBT.................................................................... 960-4484 719 South Jefferson Street Jackson, Miss. 39201 Chuck Stinson, Sports Director/Anchor

Radio

WCLD • 107.5 FM.................................................... 846-1019 1001 Highway 61 South Cleveland, Miss. 38732 Jim Thomas, Program Director WKIX • 92.1 FM....................................................... 846-9211 309 North Chrisman Cleveland, Miss. 38732 Jim Gregory, Program Director

Magazines

Mississippi Sports Magazine.......................601-503-7205 405 Knights Cove West Brandon, Miss. 39407 Greg Pevey, Publisher

Statesmen Sports Network

Television

WXVT • TV4............................................................ 334-1500 3015 East Reed Road Greenville, Miss. 38703 Stephen Robinson, Sports Director/Anchor WABG • TV6............................................................ 898-0968 849 Washington Ave. Greenville, Miss. 38701 Mike Sands, Director/Anchor

WCLD • 107.5 FM Flagship.......................................846-4300 DSU Box A3 Cleveland, Miss. 38732 Matt Jones, Director/Play-by-Play Dana George, Advertising Sales Richard Webster, Color Analyst J.T. Webb, Operations Manager Jimmy Smith, Analyst/PBP

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General

History First Year of Football 1926 All-Time Record 408-355-23 No. of Years in NCAA Tournament Six All-Time Bowl/Post-Season Record 10-2 Last Post-Season Appearance 2008 Result 1-1, NCAA Division II Second Round Team Information 2009 Record Total Gulf South Conference Final National Ranking Basic Offense Basic Defense

5-5 4-4 Not Ranked Multiple 3-3-5

Lettermen Returning/Lost Offense Defense Specialty

16/6 6/3 8/3 2/1 42/20 19/8 20/11 3/1

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Director Matt Jones (DSU, 2003) MR Phone (662) 846-4284 MR Phone (662) 846-4285 MR Fax (662) 846-4297 Asst. SID/Dir. Game-Day Ops Jim Ervin (DSU, 1999) Phone (662) 846-4594

Sports Medicine Head Athletic Trainer Gerald Jordan, M.Ed./ATC Alma Mater/Year East Tennessee State/2000 Grad. Assistants: Corey O’Brien (Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2009) Annie Nuthall (SUNY-Brockport, 2009) Jessie Martin (Central Missouri, 2009) Jenny Popken (Coe College, 2010)

Mailing Address

Graduate Assistants Jimmy Smith (Multi-media/Swimming & Diving) J.T. Webb (Softball/Soccer) Marks Elder (Men’s Basketball/Cross Country) Coby Rich (Football/Tennis) Lorrie Beth Milton (Women’s Basketball/Baseball) Student Assistants

Kenny Jones Tim Love DSU Athletic Media Relations c/o Matt Jones DSU Box A3 Cleveland, MS 38733

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Coaching Staff Head Coach Ron Roberts Alma Mater/Year Tennessee-Martin/1988 Record at DSU/Years 25-9/4th Career Collegiate Record 25-9/4th Football Office Phone (662) 846-4300 Best Time To Reach Mornings (9-11 a.m.) Assistant Coaches Greg Stevens (Offensive Coordinator) Pete Golding (Defensive Coordinator/DB) Travis Mikel (Offensive Line/DFO) E.K. Franks (Defensive Line) Chet Pobolish (Wide Receivers/Special Teams Coord.) Tyler Hennes (Graduate Assistant) Jason Wilks (Graduate Assistant) Brad Latham (Graduate Assistant) Rod West (Graduate Assistant) Michael Starkey (Student Assistant)

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Name of School Delta State University City/Zip Cleveland, MS 38733 Founded 1924 Enrollment 4,320 Nickname Statesmen School Colors Forest Green & White Home Field Parker Field at McCool Stadium Capacity 8,125 Surface Natural Grass Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Gulf South President Dr. John M. Hilpert Alma Mater, Yr Concordia College Athletic Director Jeremy McClain Alma Mater, Yr Delta State University, 1999 Adminsitrative Assistant Kelcey Steinriede Assistant AD/Development Ronnie Mayers Assistant AD/SWA Dana George Dir. of Athletic Communications Matt Jones Assistant to AC Jim Ervin Academic Coordinator Pete Golding Director of Grounds Butch Pugh Athletic Department Phone (662) 846-4300 Ticket Office Phone (662) 846-4290

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STATESMEN QUICK FACTS

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DELTA STATE: MISSISSIPPI’S REGIONAL UNIVERSITY DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: Mississippi’s regional university There is a vitality that draws you in, an energy that attracts you instantly. It’s

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magnetic and it is felt by those who visit and those who linger on the Delta State University campus. As Dr. John M. Hilpert, Delta State’s seventh president, said at his 2003 inauguration ceremony, “Delta State University has won our hearts.” His words conveyed the message that the warmth of the DSU community, combined with its steadfast determination to make meaningful contributions to the Mississippi Delta, make this university a special and worthwhile place to learn, to live, to work and to play. Originally proposed by a group of leading citizens who wished to see this area progress educationally, culturally and economically, the university was established

by the state legislature as a regional teachers college in 1925. Today, Delta State – located in Cleveland – still follows the same principles with a vision of commitment to students. Delta State University pledges that students will learn and grow in an environment that fosters discovery and creativity. “Delta State is about the whole person,” Hilpert maintains. “That is to say we think about educating students in multi-dimensional ways – classrooms, libraries, laboratories, technology centers, playing fields, offices, conference rooms, and social settings. Opportunities to learn are everywhere.” To that end, DSU pursues an agenda that works to accomplish an ambitious, yet laudable goal of becoming the best regional university in America, as it combines a heritage of academic strength with a robust commitment to serving people and communities, particularly in the Mississippi Delta.

DSU FACT FACTS City/Zip Cleveland, MS 38733 Founded 1924 Enrollment 4,320 Nickname Statesmen School Colors Forest Green & White Home Field Parker Field at McCool Stadium Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Gulf South President Dr. John M. Hilpert Athletic Director Jeremy McClain University Switchboard (662) 846-4300

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CLEVELAND & BOLIVAR COUNTY: A DIFFERENT KIND OF DELTA There are many reasons why people find Bolivar County such a great place to call home. In fact, Cleveland, Bolivar County’s largest city, has been included in both editions of Norman Crampton’s book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America, a nationwide guide to the best in small-town living. This is a place where you find equal opportunity to get away from it all or to be in the center of vibrant activity. Less than a two hour drive to Memphis or Jackson, the entertainment, cultural and shopping opportunities of these metropolitan areas are close at hand, while the wide-open spaces, abundant woodlands, and lakes and rivers offer the best in country life. If shopping is your passion, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that Bolivar County has some of the most unique shopping experiences available anywhere. In fact, Cleveland has earned a reputation as the Shopping Mecca of the Delta because of the variety and number of quaint specialty shops located there. Many of Cleveland’s unique shops are found in the downtown historic district along the Green Strip and on Cotton Row, where once Delta planters brought their cotton samples to be tested, graded and sold. Cleveland is also the home of Delta State University. As a college town, Cleveland offers exciting athletic, artistic, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities that most communities only dream of. And, our numerous public parks offer unequaled facilities for baseball, softball, soccer, football, and tennis. The County also boasts several public and private golf courses, and Delta State University’s state-of-the-art athletic complex provides world-class facilities for swimming, racquetball, indoor tennis, basketball, and baseball. Bolivar County’s natural resources are second to none, offering a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Because of the terrain and mild climate, public hunting and fishing areas abound, and the County’s large lakes and rivers beckon boating and water sport enthusiasts. In fact, Lake Charlie Capps, considered one of the best fishing spots in the nation, attracts anglers from across the country in search of its famed largemouth bass. And, along the banks of the Mississippi River, you will find the 756acre Great River Road State Park, with facilities for picnicking, camping and a 72-foot observation tower that provides breathtaking views of the Mississippi River.

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JOHN HILPERT Delta State University President

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Dr. John Hilpert’s seven-year tenure as president has resulted in significant growth and progress for Delta State University. A strong proponent of year-long themes, Dr. Hilpert’s presidency has been marked by three clearly-defined, straight-forward initiatives – “The Best Regional University in America,”“The Year of Cleveland,” and “The Year of Health and Wellness in the Delta.” “Results come by way of concerted efforts and focused attentions, and I believe these year-long themes force us to magnify those specific areas,” Hilpert explained. “I believe we can make lasting impacts this way.” His tenure would confirm that, as during “The Year of Cleveland,” Delta State celebrated its 80th academic year recognizing the rich relationship it has had with its host community, Cleveland. The community rallied together in time of need, as after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast regions, community and campus citizens acted quickly to offer food, clothing, shelter, and financial help. His most recent program, “Health and Wellness in the Delta” has allowed thousands access to free educational programs and testing, in the form of Delta Health and Wellness Day, a breast cancer awareness forum and Dr. Hilpert’s own leadership of the Delta Health Alliance (DHA), a collaborative partnership comprised of Delta State, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi Valley State University and Delta Council, aimed at promoting programs of health education, health research and increasing the availability and ease of access to health care in the Delta region. He will serve as president of the DHA through June 2008. Under Dr. Hilpert’s leadership, Delta State has also experienced expansive development, most notably in the area of student enrollment, with the fall 2006 enrollment figures marking the largest in school history. Additionally, Delta State boasts a ten percent increase over a five-year enrollment period. Other credits during his tenure include: Delta State’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 2005; the University announced the conclusion of its highlysuccessful, five-year “Wings & Roots: Let our Legacy Soar” fundraising campaign, with the final tally capping at $37,025,042, an amount that tripled the campaign’s initial goal and stands as the largest collection of private support in the history of the university. As shown in the Education Trust and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ recent research Delta State stands atop its peer group of institutions for the percentage of entering students who graduate within six years of first enrollment. The number of doctoral

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degrees conferred in 2004 doubled, while the number of undergraduate degrees conferred ranked tops among any other Carnegie master’s institution in the state. Further evidence in the University’s commitment to becoming “the best regional university in America,” is the advent of five additional academic majors to Delta State’s already diverse curriculum, including athletic training and gaming management. Dr. Hilpert’s leadership has also seen heavy emphasis put toward the incorporation of classroom technology – a consistent theme on his presidential resume. As president of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, from 1997 until he assumed the presidency of Delta State, integrating technology into the university’s academic programs was a major goal. Northern received legislative designation as the Center for Statewide E-learning in 2001, and today Northern offers daily classes to more than one-third of South Dakota’s school districts from ten studios on the campus. For seven years prior to his arrival at Northern, Dr. Hilpert served the University of South Dakota as Vice President for University Relations, and for an interim term as Acting President. He has also held senior administrative posts at Thiel College in Pennsylvania and at Finlandia University (formerly Suomi College) in Michigan, during the 28 years of his career in higher education. Dr. Hilpert earned his doctorate – a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration – from the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the University of Michigan. During his doctoral studies, he was honored with the prestigious Brubacher Award for scholarship by the faculty of the University of Michigan. He earned both a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He also holds a two-year diploma from St. Paul’s College in Missouri. Throughout his career, Dr. Hilpert has served various organizations on boards, task forces, and committees. He was appointed in 2004 by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on Mississippi’s Council for Education Technology. Dr. Hilpert and his wife, Pat, have been married for 35 years. Both grew up in Missouri, he in Cape Girardeau and she in St. Louis. They have three adult sons, Joshua (daughter Julia), Zachary, and Adam (wife Megan). Pat spent 27 years as a Registered Nurse, serving in different settings as a nurse administrator and educator. She is also a published photographer who has exhibited her creative works in a variety of galleries and won several awards, including one co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution and the South Dakota Department of Tourism.

THE FIRST FAMILY: John & Pat Hilpert

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JEREMY McCLAIN Director of Athletics • Delta State, 1999

sentative for Federated Insurance Company in Calhoun City, a firm he would stay with from Nov. 2003 – Nov. 2006. During his tenure, he operated the most profitable territory in a six-state region for two consecutive years, while also improving a two-year loss ratio from 20.4 percent to 3.3 percent. When the opportunity to return to Delta State University presented itself, McClain did not hesitate, accepting the offer to become the director of development for Delta State’s Foundation. In just under six months, McClain raised a total of $165,000 in cash gifts and over $250,000 in pledges. “A great foundation has been laid here at Delta State University, and it is my desire to continue to build upon that foundation. It is my goal to continually enhance student-athlete services, while enriching their livews through community service. Our charge to help mold our student-athletes into the best people, not just competitors, they can be and we will not stop looking at ways to accomplish this goal,” stated McClain. He is a 1999 graduate of Delta State University with a bachelor’s degree in business. In 2002, McClain completed his master’s degree in business administration, and his currently pursuing a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Delta State University. McClain is married to the former Christie Cannon of Calhoun City. The couple has one son, Cannon and one daughter, Kate.

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Prior to taking the helm of DSU Athletics, McClain served the University as director of development with the Delta State Foundation until June 30, 2007. McClain has been associated with athletics nearly his entire life. A standout two-sport athlete at Houlka High School, McClain turned heads with his prowess on the baseball diamond and earned a full scholarship to attend Delta State University. An ace for the Statesmen pitching staff from 1996-1999, McClain still holds many of Delta State’s career pitching marks, including most appearances (69), most victories (45), most strikeouts (324) and most innings pitched (363.1). His perfect 15-0 season in 1999 earned the prolific hurler All-American, All-Region and All-Conference accolades, as well as team MVP honors. The hard-throwing right-hander was drafted by the Boston Red Sox organization in May 1999 after he earned his bachelor’s of business administration. McClain pursued his dreams of playing professional baseball for the next five years, completing stints with the Red Sox (1999 – 2000), Jackson Diamondkats (2000 – 2001), Nashua Pride (2001), San Angelo Colts (2001) and Jackson Senators (2002 – 2003). Although focused on making it to the next level, McClain remained realistic of his chances and completed work on his master’s degree in business administration at Delta State in 2002. Also during that time, he worked as an account executive with the Jackson Senators. From there, McClain hung up the spikes and became a marketing repre-

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Jeremy McClain begins his fourth year as director of athletics at Delta State University after one of the most successful years in the program’s history. In his first year as Director, McClain continued to build upon the championship success of Delta State’s 13 intercollegiate athletic programs, while improving student services and community involevment. McClain continued putting his stamp on the program last season by focusing on services to DSU’s student-athletes. McClain and the athletic administration worked to enhance the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, while adding Career Athlete ™to the department’s offerings. In 2008-2009, McClain has coordinated a major expansion of Delta State University’s scoreboards with the addition of a videoboard at Parker FieldMcCool Stadium, and new scoreboards at Ferriss Field, Sillers Coliseum and University Field. He has also seen the completion of the locker room renovation at Walter Sillers Coliseum, and the dugout and locker room addition at University Field. This spring, McClain has focused on facility upgrades and student support services as two areas DSU Athletics will target. In his first year at the helm, the Statesmen Football and Baseball programs claimed Gulf South Conference titles, while Lady Statesmen Basketball returned to national prominence with a GSC and NCAA South Region title, and a trip to the Final Four. In all, eight teams competed in NCAA postseason play and the future looks even better for the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen under McClain’s leadership. Last year, DSU launched a comprehensive student-services program including the NCAA’s Champs Life Skills Program. DSU Athletics now offers several seminars to student-athletes on several topics including financial planning, and time management. McClain officially took the reigns of Delta State’s Department of Athletics on July 1, 2007 and the former Delta State All-American from Houlka hasn’t looked back since.

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RONNIE MAYERS Assistant A.D./Development rmayers@deltastate.edu

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MATT JONES Director of Athletic Communications matt@deltastate.edu

GERALD JORDAN Director of Sports Medicine gjordan@deltastate.edu

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ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The mission of Delta State University Department of Athletics is to advance the role of the University in its pursuit of excellence of providing the total educational experience for its students. The Athletics Department will produce competitive and entertaining athletic teams, by recruiting outstanding student-athletes, and maintaining quality coaches and staff. The Athletics Department will prepare student-athletes to be productive members of society by molding their development socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. This commitment will breed success for the student-athlete, the athletics department, and the institution. Delta State Athletics is committed to this mission. Green & White Fund Mission Statement The Green & White Fund has the obligation and the responsibility, as a nonprofit corporation, to use its resources in a responsible and effective manner to foster the mission of Delta State Athletics and Delta State University. The mission of the Green & White Fund is to aid the Athletics Department in the form of studentathlete scholarships, funding for facility improvements, supplement funding to individual sports, and in many other ways necessary to have and outstanding athletics program. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Delta State University Department of Athletics DSU Box A3 (Mail) 1417 Maple Street (Packages) Cleveland, Mississippi 38733 Switchboard: (662) 846-4300 Fax: (662) 846-4297 Email: athletics@deltastate.edu Website: www.GoStatesmen.com

STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF HONOR As a student-athlete at Delta State, I realize that I have obligations and responsibilities much greater than those of the average student. I understand that the needs of the program supercede those of my own and to put my desires before those of my team is selfish and detrimental to my teammates and overall success of the program. To be a part of the DSU program is to voluntarily put myself in the public’s eye. Because of this, I must act in a manner that does not bring shame or embarrassment to the program or the people associated with it. My teammates, coaches, trainers, managers, and anyone else associated with the program deserve my utmost respect, courtesy, and effort. Thus, I will do my best in the athletics arena, in the classroom, and in life, not to disappoint either them or Delta State University. I will also make a special effort to do the “little things” that will contribute to the success of the DSU Program. I will take care of my body, watch what I say and do, and be a role model of what a student athlete should be at DSU. I will attend, study, and prepare properly for my classes in order to better myself and my future. I realize being a part of the DSU athletic program is a privilege and an honor. I am part of a team that will encourage and support the coaching staff, the administration, as well as others on the team. DSU has provided me a great opportunity to further my education and have exciting new life experiences that will enrich my livelihood. I acknowledge that not following or honoring this code of conduct, as outlined here and evaluated by my Head Coach, could result in either a suspension or expulsion from the DSU Program. In conclusion, as a student-athlete and representative of Delta State University, I agree to uphold the mindset, values, and expected behavior and attitude of the coaches and administrators at DSU. I realize failure to meet these guidelines could result in dismissal from my team, or, even the University if deemed appropriate.

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SAM DUNNING Men’s Golf

Dan’l Murray M&W Swimming & Diving

MIKE KINNISON Baseball

DOUG PINKERTON Women’s Cross Country

RON ROBERTS Football

SANDRA RUSHING Women’s Basketball

DR. COOPER JOHNSON Faculty Athletics Representative

ANGELA DENT Spirit Squads/Cheerleading

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OFFENSE: Senior All-American running back and Phoenix, Ariz., native Trevar Deed returns after another incredibly productive season. Deed carried the ball 160 times for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. That number had Deed second in the GSC in rushing yards behind Ouachita Baptist’s KJ Johnson. He also solidified himself as a dual threat back by also leading the team with 67 catches, 805 yards and five receiving touchdowns. Deed was second in

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“Our recruiting for this year has us as talented as we were in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons,” Roberts said. “Our coaches did a great job of coming in here and getting great players.” 42 lettermen return to the Statesmen in 2010, including 19 on offense. The defense gets back 20 lettermen and the special teams stays pretty much in tact with three returnees. On offense the Statesmen will have back six starters and on defense, seven starters will bring their talents back into the lineup. Six players were named All-GSC selections in 2009, with only Trevar Deed returning after his first team nod. The Statesmen will face an 11 game season this year, including five home games and six road games, with four televised games, the first in week two against Arkansas Tech on national television on CBS College Sports TV in Cleveland. The others coming against West Alabama at home (9/30), Arkansas Monticello on the road (10/7) and North Alabama at home (10/28). The 25th annual Pig Pickin’ Festival is set for September 25th at 6:00 p.m. against Henderson State and Homecoming is scheduled for October 16th at 4:00 p.m. against the Bisons of Harding. Delta State’s season starts on September 4th at 4:00 p.m. in Jackson when the Statesmen do battle with Jackson State.

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just doesn’t.” Roberts’ Green and White squad gets a facelift this season in hopes of getting back to the Statesmen’s winning ways. Starting with new coaches in former Statesmen safety Pete Golding as the new Defensive Coordinator, Greg Stevens in as Offensive Coordinator, E.K. Franks is the new Strength and Conditioning and Defensive Line coach and Travis Mikel’s promotion to Offensive Line coach. The new coaches bring in a fresh look and are dedicated to winning. Not only are the new coaches going to grace the sidelines during the 2010 season, but they have been hard at work along with the remaining coaches, recruiting to help make the Statesmen one of the deepest and most talented teams in years.

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By, Jimmy Smith - Athletic Communications Five and five, it’s a record that has not been synonymous with Statesmen football in the past decade. All of that recent success seemed to hit a pitfall last season when the Statesmen missed out on the playoffs for the first time in four years. Making it even more disappointing is the fact that many people around the team felt that the talent underachieved and could have done a lot better, after their preseason No. 3 national ranking. Fourth year Head Coach Ron Roberts is left to pick up the pieces and figure out what went wrong. “Sometimes when you are winning you get complacent and that was the first thing that we have to evaluate,” Roberts said. “We let the talent slip in some spots and sometimes you think the team will run by itself and it

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BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 to help the Statesmen offense on the ground and through the air. The along with East Mississippi Community College transfer Bill Franks have three-year letterman was third on the team in rushing with 151 yards on worked extremely hard during the preseason workouts to help the States34 attempts with two touchdowns. Newcomer Kevin Vye will also push for men in 2010. a depth chart spot. The 2009 JuCo leader in passing efficiency and second in The Statesmen won’t be short of Division I transfers as well. The TD passes during his time at DeAnza College in California will look to bring WRs will be bolstered with the addition of University of Wisconsin transfer his accurate passing to the Green and White. Maurice Moore, Colorado State University transfer Blake Swain and six foot The wide receiver corp is deep with a capital D. Even though only three inch tall University of Houston transfer L.J. Castile. two receivers return from last year, recruiting has really paid off for the The guys in charge of making the whole thing work are the offensive Statesmen. Seniors Ray Chisolm and Todd Bradford are back for another go. linemen. Senior Phillip Yandall and Junior Kendal Hunter return to the starting lineup after a successful offensive year in 2009. Hunter is back after The speedy Chisolm was fifth on the team in grabs with 14 catches for 225 an injury in week two against UAM, which ended his 09 season. yards and a long 52-yard touchdown against West Georgia, the first of his Coach Roberts considers senior Jake Zbydniewski to be a returning Statesmen career. The Elder Statesman, Todd Bradford will make the switch to inside slot in Delta State’s new offense. Last season was first for Bradford starter to the line after being out for two seasons. Zbyniewski was a big part of the run to the semifinals in the 2006 season and Roberts looks to after a three-year hiatus. The 27 year-old had 12 catches for 93 yards and his experience to make him a leader from the first snap. Finishing out the one touchdown in 09. prospective line for 2010 are newcomers in Orange Coast College transfer Coach Roberts is most excited about the wideout talent that is comJunior Harrison Lauer at tackle and Jones County Junior College Junior ing into the program. Carlton Ollie is one of the unsung standouts coming transfer Darrell Leopold at center. out of spring practice. The Copiah-Lincoln Community College transfer DEFENSE: Losing your all-time leading tackler and All-American Lardester Hicks-Green to graduation may seem like a big hill to climb, but not only is the man they call “Dex” back as a football graduate assistant, the Statesmen are primed on defense to make a splash in the GSC. The defensive line upfront in Roberts’ 3-3-5 is very important to the success of the Statesmen. All-GSC selection Justin Halas is the biggest loss but returning are Cleveland’s own senior Matt Melton and senior Eljae Faoagali. Melton was fourth on the team with four and a half tackles for loss and led the team with two fumble recoveries. Faoagali had a shortened season because of an arm injury but still led the team with two forced fumbles and will look to make a big impact in 2010 from his defensive end position. Mark Hoskins, who didn’t play in 2009 because of injury, also returns to provide experience upfront. Newly signed Robbie Mayers from Jones County Junior College, Joe Marshall a transfer from Youngstown State University, Holmes Community College transfer Paul Middleton and Iowa State University transfer Cameron Murray will also be big additions to the Statesmen defense in the trenches. Two starting linebackers return with Hollan Fiu back for his senior season and Robert Hogan back as a junior. Fiu is the leading returning tackler from 2009. He made 40 stops, five and a half tackles for a loss of 17 yards and one sack for a loss of nine yards. Hogan is the second leading returning tackler from 2009. With 33 tackles, he was seventh on the squad while also registering three tackles for a loss of three yards. Hogan also had 1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

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THE ROBERTS ERA: YEAR FOUR one interception against Valdosta State to help seal the win against the Blazers. Xavier Tripplett, who redshirted last year, will get his chance on the field during the 2010 season. Newcomers Melvin Griffin from Holmes Community College, Bill Hawkins from Hinds Community College, and Tyler Seau, the youngest son of USC and NFL great Junior Seau, will also suit up in the Green and White this year. The Palomar College transfer will look to live up to his names’ greatness for the Statesmen this year. The secondary has the most turnover from last season. Four of the five starters are gone with just Dominique Davenport, the 2008 GSC Freshman of the Year, returning for his junior season. “D-squared” missed four games because of injury but still registered 20 tackles and one interception against Harding in 09. He also had four pass breakups and five pass defenses. Joining him in the secondary. Four-year player Garrett Williams is also back after moving from linebacker back into the secondary. Williams will be looked to for leadership after his 30 tackle and three tackles for loss season in 2009. “The secondary was one of the spots that we had to overhaul and our coaches did a great job of recruiting there,” Roberts said. Several newcomers will play key roles for the Statesmen secondary, including junior college transfers Dwight Tillman, Brett Butler, Preston Felder and Jerry Barnes. SPECIAL TEAMS: Matt Dean is back as the place kicker for the Statesmen. In 2009 he connected on 34-of-35 extra point attempts and nailed 7-of-14 field goal attempts. Those 34 extra points ranked seventh on the GSC single-season records list. He also hit a career long 43-yard field goal versus Valdosta State. Tyler Caldwell, the Laurel native, is back to punt for Delta State. Caldwell punted 42 times for 1,675 yards, which is an average of 39.9 yards per kick. He also did a great job of pinning opponents inside their 20 yard line, doing that 12 times. Coach Roberts wants his average in the 41-43 yard range because he showed the power with seven punts over 50 yards in 2009.

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Name Trevar Deed Dominique Davenport Blake Swain Rafael Mitchell Dwight Tillman Garrett Williams Todd Bradford Ray Chisolm Hollan Fiu Taeao Fagalele Micah Davis Tim Smith Maurice Moore Zak Mikel L.J. Castile DeAndre Wood Kevin Vye Ken Griffin Jared Turner Willie Ross Brett Butler Jerry Barnes LeDarrius Cage Terrance Taylor Preston Felder Melvin Griffin Robert Bass Joe Jointer LeVon Flloyd Kyle Van Ness Skyler Parker Tyler Caldwell Matt Dean Clint Farrar Tyler Seau Kenny Barnes Jamarcus Jackson Will Edgecombe Bill Hawkins Mitch Magloire Justin Whitley Robert Hogan Matt Snyder Bradley Augustin

Pos. RB CB WR WR DB CB WR WR LB S QB WR WR QB WR SS QB DB CB SS DB CB CB WR CB LB RB RB CB RB S P K RB LB LB RB LB LB LB DB LB K LB

Ht. 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-0 5-9 5-8 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-8 5-8 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-2

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Class Letters Hometown Previous School Sr. 2 Phoenix, Ariz. Camelback HS Jr. 2 Baldwyn, Miss. Baldwyn HS So. Aurora, Colo. Colorado State University Jr. 2 Bowdon, Ga. Bowdon HS Jr. Baltimore, Md. Lackawanna College Sr. 3 Leland, Miss. South Delta HS Sr. 1 Selma, Ala. Auburn Univ. Sr. 1 Hattiesburg, Miss. Pearl River CC Sr. 2 Iliili, American Samoa N.M. Military CC Sr. 1 Kahlili, Hawaii San Jaoquin CC Sr. Wesson, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC Jr. Baltimore, Md. Hartnell College So. Fort Worth, Texas University of Wisconsin Jr. 3 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawhatchee HS Sr. Houston, Texas Univ. of Houston Jr. Goose Creek, N.C. N.M. Military Jr. Gilroy, Calif. DeAnza (Calif.) College Jr. Philadelphia, Miss. East Central CC So. Morrow, Ga. Santa Rosa JC Jr. Melbourne, Fla. America River JC Jr. Modesto, Calif. Modesto Junior College Jr. Oakland, Calif. De Anza (Calif.) CC Jr. Los Lunas, N.M. New Mexico Military Fr. Canton, Miss. Morton HS Jr. Meridian, Miss. East Central CC Jr. Madison, Miss. Holmes CC Fr. Houston, Texas Elkins HS Jr. Oakland, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.) Rf. Boynton Beach, Fla. Santaluces HS Sr. 2 Sommerville, N.J. Central Connecticut St. Jr. 2 Brandon, Miss. Brandon HS Sr. 1 Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC Jr. 2 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS Sr. 2 Kossuth, Miss. Kossuth HS Jr. Oceanside, Calif. Palomar (Calif.) Fr. Madison, Miss. Madison Central HS Jr. Canton, Miss. Holmes CC Rf. Madison, Miss. Jackson Academy Jr. Booneville, Miss. Hinds CC Jr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Univ. of Akron Jr. San Francisco, Calif. Yuba College Jr. 2 Lexington, Miss. J.J. McClain HS Jr. San Jose, Calif. Foothill (Calif.) CC Fr. Palm Bay, Fla. Bayside HS

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 73 74 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 97 98 99

Xavier Triplett Willie Bradberry Paul Middleton JeJuan McConnell Phillip Yandall Andrew Jones Christian Hawkins Giraud Hawkins Ryan Meehan Tim Johnson Evan Shaw Casey Cole Carver Alan Walters Travis Williams Donterius Williams Jake Zbydniewski Matt Melton Chase Sherman Darrell Leopold Lamar Young Harrison Lauer Kendall Hunter Roman Brasfield Cameron Murray Darius Johnson Bill Franks Carlton Ollie Adam Garrity Jacob Sesma Chance Starkweather Dex Hopkins Dewayne Hopson Chance Dennis Reed Falkner Alex Herndon Anthony Daniels Eljae Faoagali Joe Marshall Mark Hoskins David Williams Robbie Mayers Terry Vaughn Jeremy Henderson

LB LB DT LB OL P DE LB OL OL OL OL OL DT DT OL DT OL C OL OL OL OL DE WR WR WR WR FB FB TE DE WR TE DE DE DE DT DT DT DT DE DE

6-1 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-1 6-1 6-5 5-8 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2

225 245 265 225 295 185 255 210 285 325 275 275 275 275 325 300 265 285 305 305 290 338 285 245 205 175 178 182 225 245 225 238 200 225 253 270 255 305 280 303 295 275 220

Rf. Hillsboro, Miss. Scott Central HS Sr. 2 Greenville, Miss. Coahoma CC Jr. Weir, Miss. Holmes CC Jr. Shaw, Miss. Coahoma CC Sr. 1 Leone, American Samoa SW (Calif.) CC Sr. 1 Corinth, Miss. Corinth HS Jr. Greenwood, Miss. Mississippi Delta CC Fr. New Orleans, La. Edna Karr HS Sr. 1 San Diego, Calif. Saddleback (Calif.) CC Fr. Clarksdale, Miss. Coahoma CC Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss. Jones County JC Sr. 1 Modesto, Calif. Modesto CC Jr. 2 Jackson, Miss. Jackson Prep Fr. Jackson, Miss. Jackson Academy Jr. Shelby, Miss. Coahoma CC Sr. 3 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawatchee HS Sr. 3 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS Jr. D’Iberville, Miss. Jones County JC Jr. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC Jr. Atlanta, Ga. Univ. of Maryland Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. Orange Coast College Jr. 2 Mound Bayou J.F. Kennedy HS Fr. Oneonta, Ala. Oneonta HS Jr. Hazelhurst, Miss. Iowa State University RFr. Miami, Fla. Kansas State Jr. State Line, Miss. East Mississippi CC Jr. Flora, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC Fr. Centreville, Va. Centreville HS Jr. 2 Walnut, Miss. Walnut HS Jr. Richland, Miss. Hinds CC Jr. Richland, Miss. Holmes CC So. Clarksdale, Miss. Jones County JC Jr. Houston, Texas Stephen F. Austin Fr. Oxford, Miss. Oxford HS Jr. Crockett, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.) Jr. Detroit, Mich. Victor Valley (Calif.) Sr. 1 Vaitogi, American Samoa New Mexico Military Jr. Clearwater, Fla. Youngstown State Univ. Jr. Louisville East Central CC Jr. Fontana, Calif. Chaffey (Calif.) College Jr. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC Jr. New Bern, N.C. Garden City (Kan.) CC Jr. Kosciusko, Miss. Holmes CC

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PRESEASON ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Class Letters Hometown Previous School Fr. Palm Bay, Fla. Bayside HS Jr. Oakland, Calif. De Anza (Calif.) CC Fr. Madison, Miss. Madison Central HS Fr. Houston, Texas Elkins HS Sr. 2 Greenville, Miss. Coahoma CC Sr. 1 Selma, Ala. Auburn Univ. Fr. Oneonta, Ala. Oneonta HS Jr. Modesto, Calif. Modesto Junior College Jr. Los Lunas, N.M. New Mexico Military Sr. 1 Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC Sr. 1 Modesto, Calif. Modesto CC Sr. Houston, Texas Univ. of Houston Sr. 1 Hattiesburg, Miss. Pearl River CC Jr. Detroit, Mich. Victor Valley (Calif.) CC Jr. 2 Baldwyn, Miss. Baldwyn HS Sr. Wesson, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC Jr. 2 Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS Sr. 2 Phoenix, Ariz. Camelback HS Jr. Houston, Texas Stephen F. Austin Rf. Madison, Miss. Jackson Academy Sr. 1 Kahlili, Hawaii San Jaoquin (Calif.) CC Fr. Oxford, Miss. Oxford HS Sr. 1 Vaitogi, American Samoa New Mexico Military Sr. 2 Kossuth, Miss. Kossuth HS Jr. Meridian, Miss. East Central CC Sr. 2 Iliili, American Samoa N.M. Military CC Rf. Boynton Beach, Fla. Santaluces HS Jr. State Line, Miss. East Mississippi CC Fr. Centreville, Va. Centreville HS Jr. Philadelphia, Miss. East Central CC Jr. Madison, Miss. Holmes CC Jr. Booneville, Miss. Hinds CC Jr. Greenwood, Miss. Mississippi Delta CC Fr. New Orleans, La. Edna Karr HS Jr. Kosciusko, Miss. Holmes CC Jr. Crockett, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.) CC Jr. 2 Lexington, Miss. J.J. McClain HS Jr. Richland, Miss. Holmes CC So. Clarksdale, Miss. Jones County JC Jr. Louisville, Miss. East Central CC Jr. 2 Mound Bayou, Miss. J.F. Kennedy HS RFr. Miami, Fla. Kansas State Soph. Clarksdale, Miss. Coahoma CC Jr. Oakland, Calif. Diablo Valley (Calif.) CC

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Andrew Jones Harrison Lauer Darrell Leopold Mitch Magloire Joe Marshall Robbie Mayers JeJuan McConnell Ryan Meehan Matt Melton Paul Middleton Zak Mikel Rafael Mitchell Maurice Moore Brian Morris Cameron Murray Carlton Ollie Skyler Parker Willie Ross Tyler Seau Jacob Sesma Evan Shaw Chase Sherman Tim Smith Matt Snyder Chance Starkweather Blake Swain Terrance Taylor Dwight Tillman Xavier Triplett Jared Turner Kyle Van Ness Kevin Vye Alan Walters Justin Whitley Garrett Williams Donterius Williams David Williams Travis Williams DeAndre Wood Phillip Yandall Jake Zbydniewski

P OL C LB DT DT LB OL DT DT QB WR WR OL DE WR S SS LB FB OL OL WR K FB WR WR DB LB CB RB QB OL DB CB DT DT DT SS OL OL

6-0 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-8 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-1 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-1

185 290 305 245 305 295 225 285 265 265 195 170 182 315 245 178 192 198 219 225 275 285 197 205 245 185 195 188 225 195 215 205 275 217 190 325 303 275 195 295 300

Sr. 1 Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. 1 Sr. 3 Jr. Jr. 3 Jr. 2 So. Rf. Jr. Jr. Jr. 2 Jr. Jr. Jr. 2 Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Rf. So. Sr. 2 Jr. Jr. 2 Jr. Sr. 3 Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. 1 Sr. 3

Corinth, Miss. Corinth HS Los Angeles, Calif. Orange Coast College Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Univ. of Akron Clearwater, Fla. Youngstown State Univ. Laurel, Miss. Jones County JC Shaw, Miss. Coahoma CC San Diego, Calif. Saddleback (Calif.) CC Cleveland, Miss. Cleveland HS Weir, Miss. Holmes CC Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawhatchee HS Bowdon, Ga. Bowdon HS Fort Worth, Texas University of Wisconsin Central, La. Central HS Hazelhurst, Miss. Iowa State University Flora, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln CC Brandon, Miss. Brandon HS Melbourne, Fla. America River JC Oceanside, Calif. Palomar (Calif.) Walnut, Miss. Walnut HS Hattiesburg, Miss. Jones County JC D’Iberville, Miss. Jones County JC Baltimore, Md. Hartnell College San Jose, Calif. Foothill (Calif.) Richland, Miss. Hinds CC Aurora, Colo. Colorado State University Canton, Miss. Morton HS Baltimore, Md. Lackawanna College Hillsboro, Miss. Scott Central HS Morrow, Ga. Santa Rosa JC Sommerville, N.J. Central Connecticut St. Gilroy, Calif. De Anza (Calif.) College Jackson, Miss. Jackson Prep San Francisco, Calif. Yuba College Leland, Miss. South Delta HS Shelby, Miss. Coahoma CC Fontana, Calif. Chaffey (Calif.) College Jackson, Miss. Jackson Academy Goose Creek, N.C. N.M. Military Leone, American Samoa SW (Calif.) CC Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Choctawatchee HS

Wt. 212 189 190 175 245 215 285 188 167 185 275 218 197 270 180 200 165 215 200 235 190 225 255 195 165 225 170 175 182 193 215 225 255 210 220 253 215 225 238 280 338 205 325 200

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Micah Davis Zak Mikel

6-2 6-1

205 198

Jr.-Tr. Sr.-3L

Wesson, Miss. Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

70 92

Matt Melton Eljae Faogali

6-2 6-4

278 254

Sr.-3L Sr.-1L

Cleveland, Miss. Vaitogi, American Samoa

1 31

Trevar Deed Robert Bass

5-11 5-8

215 175

Sr.-2L Fr.-HS

Phoenix, Ariz. Houston, Texas

94 98

Mark Hoskins Terry Vaughn

6-2 6-1

280 280

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-Tr.

Louisville, Miss. New Bern, N.C.

35 39

Kyle Van Ness Clint Farrar

6-0 5-8

215 190

Jr.-1L Sr.-2L

Sommerville, N.J. Kossuth, Miss.

97 87

Robbie Mayers Dewayne Hopson

6-3 6-3

295 250

Jr.-Tr. So.-Tr.

Laurel, Miss. Clarksdale, Miss.

81 13

Bill Franks Tim Smith

5-8 6-0

175 197

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-Tr.

State Line, Miss. Baltimore, Md.

LOB

11 44

Hollan Fiu Bill Hawkins

6-1 6-2

225 225

Sr.-1L Jr.-Tr.

Iliili, American Samoa Booneville, Miss.

76 75

Harrison Lauer Chase Sherman

6-5 6-4

290 285

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-Tr.

Los Angeles, Calif. D’Iberville, Miss.

MLB

51 52

Xavier Triplett Willie Bradberry

6-1 6-1

226 245

Fr.-Rs. Sr.-1L

Hillsboro, Miss. Greenville, Miss.

55 62

Phillip Yandall Evan Shaw

6-4 6-2

295 275

Sr.-1L Jr.-Tr.

Leone, American Samoa Hattiesburg, Miss.

ROB

48 29

Robert Hogan Melvin Griffin

6-1 5-11

217 215

Jr.-2L Jr.-Tr.

Lexington, Miss. Madison, Miss.

73 64

Darrell Leopold Alan Walters

6-2 6-2

305 275

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-2L

Laurel, Miss. Jackson, Miss.

24 11

Jerry Barnes Taeao Fagalele

5-9 6-0

189 190

Jr.-Tr. Sr.-1L

Oakland, Calif. Kahlili, Hawaii

77 63

Kendall Hunter Casey Cole Carver

6-6 6-2

338 275

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Mound Bayou, Miss. Modesto, Calif.

6 20

Garrett Williams Ken Griffin

5-9 6-0

190 193

Sr.-3L Jr.-Tr.

Leland, Miss. Philadelphia, Miss.

64 68

Alan Walters Jake Zbydniewski

6-2 6-1

275 305

Jr.-2L Sr.-3L

Jackson, Miss. Fort Walton beach, Fla.

47 36

Justin Whitley Skylar Parker

6-0 6-2

215 192

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-2L

San Francisco, Calif. Brandon, Miss.

23 8

Ray Chisolm Todd Bradford

5-10 6-3

197 215

Sr.-1L Sr.-1L

Hattiesburg, Miss. Selma, Ala.

2 26

Dominique Davenport LeDarrius Cage

6-0 5-8

175 175

Jr.-2L Jr.-Tr.

Baldwyn, Miss. Los Lunas, N.M.

82 3

Carlton Ollie Blake Swain

5-11 6-1

178 187

Jr.-Tr. So.-Tr.

Flora, Miss. Aurora, Colo.

21 28

Jared Turner Preston Felder

6-1 5-10

195 165

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-Tr.

Morrow, Ga. Meridian, Miss.

87 84

Dex Hopkins Jacob Sesma

6-3 6-3

225 235

Jr.-Tr. Jr.-2L

Richland, Miss. Walnut, Miss.

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Dominique Davenport Maurice Moore

6-0 5-10

175 182

Jr.-2L So.-Tr.

Baldwyn, Miss. Fort Worth, Texas

9 13

Ray Chisolm Tim Smith

5-10 6-0

197 197

Sr.-1L Jr.-Tr.

Hattiesburg, Miss. Baltimore, Md.

8 2

Todd Bradford Dominique Davenport

6-3 6-0

215 175

Sr.-1L Jr.-2L

Selma, Ala. Baldwyn, Miss.

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Tyler Caldwell Matt Snyder

5-11 6-1

185 205

Sr.-1L Jr.-Tr.

Laurel, Miss. San Jose, Calif.

38 49

Matt Dean Matt Snyder

5-8 6-1

165 205

Jr.-2L Jr.-Tr.

Cleveland, Miss. San Jose, Calif.

70 36

Matt Melton Skylar Parker

6-2 6-2

278 192

Sr.-3L Jr.-2L

Cleveland, Miss. Brandon, Miss.

15 12

Zak Mikel Micah Davis

6-1 6-2

195 205

Sr.-3L Jr.-Tr.

Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Wesson

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RonRoberts

Head Coach • Fourth Year • Visalia, Cailf. • University of Tennessee at Martin, 1988 The Roberts File

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• Led the Statesmen to 25-9 record and back-to-back Gulf South Conference Championships in first two years as head coach • Team competed in second round of NCAA Playoffs in 2007 & NCAA Quarterfinals in 2008 • His 10 wins in 2007 were the most of any first year head football coach in DSU history • 22 NCAA All-Americans and 53 All-Conference performers have played under his tutelege • Coached NFL standout and Pittsburgh Steeler corner Ricardo Colclough at Tusculum College • Coach Michael Eubanks (2006-2007) and Lardester Hicks-Green (2008) to GSC Defensive Player of the Year Award • Eight Statesmen have competed in the Cactus Bowl, the NCAA DII Football All-Star Game, since Roberts became head coach

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After being named the 17th head football coach at Delta State University in January of 2007, Ron Roberts has continued the task of building one of the most dominant programs in DSU history over the past three seasons. The Statesmen defense, already an imposing force unto itself, continued to mature while the new look spread offense highlighted the athletic talents of many newcomers along with some familiar faces. Overall, Roberts has guided DSU to a 25-9 record and the school’s first ever back-to-back outright Gulf South Conference Championships in 2007 and 2008. The Statesmen advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II Football Championships in 2007 and the Quarterfinals in 2008. In the last four seasons, two as defensive coordinator, Roberts has completed the turnaround of the Statesmen defense, as evidenced by DSU’s dominance in the GSC statistical rankings. In 2006 and 2007, the Statesmen led the GSC in scoring and total defense, and in 2008 DSU ranked ninth nationally in rush defense. Roberts coached back-to-back GSC Defensive Players of the Year in Michael Eubanks (2006/2007) and Lardester Hicks-Green (2008), while a total of 19 Statesmen have received All-Gulf South Conference accolades on defense. Eubanks, Hicks-Green, Monterio James and Jamarcus Wiggins all received AllAmerican honors as well. In 2007, Michael Eubanks became just the second defensive player in NCAA Division II history to be named one of three finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy, awarded annually to NCAA Division II’s top collegiate football player. Along with the Robert’s era came a more wide open look on the offensive side of the ball as well, giving DSU the “Wow factor” that fans deserve. The new look not only gave the fans something to cheer about, but enabled the rushing game to improve from 10th in the conference in 2006 to within just tenths of a point from leading the league at 217.8 yards a game. The Statesmen concluded 2007 ranked second in the NCAA in total defense, third in rush defense, second in scoring defense and first in defensive pass efficiency. Michael Eubanks, an outside linebacker from Cleveland, was selected as the National Defensive Player of the Year while being invited to the Harlon Hill Ceremony as one of the final three candidates for the award. All told,

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a total of five players were named to All-American Teams. The successes of 2007 spilled over into 2008, where the Statesmen finished the season ranked second in the GSC (471.9 ypg) and sixth nationally. Led by All-GSC candidate Garrett DeWitt, the Statesmen passing attacked ranked fourth nationally with 328.3 yards passing per game. The Statesmen also rolled up 1,713 rushing yards and ranked second in the GSC and 16th nationally with 36.2 points per game. Wide receiver Chad Schroeder (WR/PR) was named to the prestigious American Football Coaches Association All-American Team, while Trevar Deed was named a First Team All-American after amassing 15 total touchdowns and over 1479 yards of total offense. Mark Ellis (OL), Pete Veseau (C), Chad Schroeder (WR) were also honored as All-GSC performers. Prior to joining the DSU staff, Roberts served one season as head coach at Mount Whitney HS in Visalia, Calif., and the 2003 season as defensive coordinator at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. While at TSU, Roberts took over a defense ranked near the bottom in the Southland Conference. Within a year the seasoned coordinator improved TSU’s defense in virtually every statistical category and Texas State placed two defenders on the All-Southland Conference Defensive Team. Before his journey to Texas State, Roberts spent five seasons as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Tusculum College. During his tenure at the Greeneville, Tenn. school, the Pioneers posted one of the most memorable runs in TC football history. In 2002, Roberts guided a defense that led the South Atlantic Conference in yards (273) allowed per game and in points per game (15). In 2002, the Pioneers posted a school record 31 turnovers for a +7 margin. At Tusculum College, Roberts coached 11 All-South Atlantic Conference defensive selections and Ricardo Colclough, a second round National Football League draft pick in 2004. Prior to joining the Tusculum staff, Roberts served as an assistant coach at Greensboro College in 1998 and was head coach at Burroughs High School (1994-96) in California. While at Burroughs, Roberts guided BHS to its first playoff appearance in 15 years and followed that up with another post-season

trip the following year. He began his coaching career at Houston High School in Germantown, Tenn., as a defensive coordinator. Roberts was a two-time All-Conference selection at linebacker at the College of Sequoias in his native Visalia, Calif. He transferred to the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he helped guide them to the 1988 Gulf South Conference Championship. He graduated from UT-Martin with a degree in Sociology and later earned his master’s degree in Education from the University of Memphis in 1992. Roberts is married to the former Didi Walker of Germantown, Tenn. The couple are the parents of three children; Reed, Reilly, and Ryan.

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Inside Roberts’ career:

• 14 Statesmen named to “All-American” teams • 24 Statesmen named to Gulf South “All-GSC” Teams • Defeated NCAA 1-AA foe Jackson State 27-15 to open season in 2007 • Michael Eubanks set new NCAA DII record for career sacks (45) and established a new GSC mark for career tackles-forloss (70.5) in 2007

1998-2002 • Tusculum College • GREENVILLE, TN DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR • Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach • Coached Pittsburg Steelers’ draft pick Ricardo Colclough 1997 • Greensboro College • GREENSBORO, NC DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR • Defensive Coordinator

1992-1993 • Houston High • GERMANTOWN, TN DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR • Defensive Coordinator

Inside Roberts’ PLAYING career:

1985-1986 • College of the Sequoias • Two-time All-Conference linebacker • Among conference leaders in tackles

1987-1988 • UNIV. OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN • Helped guide UTM to 1988 GSC title • Played linebacker for Skyhawks

1994-1996 • Burroughs High • VISALIA, CA HEAD COACH • Head Coach • Led BHS to first playoff appearance in 15 years

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2005 - 2006 • Delta State University Defensive Coordinator • DSU led GSC in total defense and scoring defense in 2006 • Helped lead Delta State to NCAA DII National Semifinals • Claimed NCAA SE Region Title with 27-10 win over UNA • Directed defense to three road wins in 2006 NCAA Playoffs including 17-10 at Elizabeth City State, 24-17 at North Carolina Central, and a 27-10 win over UNA at Braly Municipal Stadium • Ranked in top 10 in five NCAA defensive statistical categores • Coached All-GSC and All-American linebacker Michael Eubanks • Took eighth ranked defensive attack in 2004 to fifth-best in Gulf South Conference in 2005

2003 • Texas State University • SAN MARCOS, TX DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR • Defensive Coordinator • Third in SLC in pass defense and average per rush • Third in Southland in interceptions (14), turnovers (26), and sacks (27)

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2007-Present • Delta State University HEAD COACH/DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR • 25-9 all-time at Delta State University • Became first DSU head coach to lead Statesmen to Gulf South Conference title in first two seasons as head coach • Statesmen wrapped up 2008 10-2 overall and 8-0 in the GSC • DSU finished 2007 with a 10-2 record overall, 8-0 in GSC • Delta State advanced to second round of NCAA Playoffs in 2007 and Quarterfinals in 2008 • Linebacker Lardester Hicks-Green named All-American by four publications in 2008 and 2009, while becoming the GSC’s All-time leader in tackles with 343. • Lardester Hicks-Green became third-straight Statesmen defender to be named GSC Defensive Player of the Year (2008) • Statesmen have placed 24 players on the All-GSC squads • “Green Shirts” led GSC in total defense and scoring defense in 2006 & 2007 • Statesmen led league in total offense & defense in 2007 • Michael Eubanks one of three finalists for “Harlon Hill Trophy” in 2007 • Eubanks named GSC “Defensive PoY” in 2006 & 2007

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GregSTEVENS

PeteGOLDING

• Enters first season as Offensive Coordinator • Offenses have routinely ranked in the top five in conference every year • Coached Utah State All-American Kevin Robinson • Spent three seasons as OC at Stephen F. Austin • 2004 Offensive Unit ranked 36th nationally in NCAA-FCS • Coached at UAM, where offense set 30 team/individual records

• Spent the past three years as Defensive Coordinator/DBs Coach at Tusculum • Guided TC defense to school record 14 interceptions in 2008 • Helped lead Tusculum to 2008 NCAA Division II Quarterfinals • Started in Statesmen secondary from 2002-2005 • 2005 All-Gulf South Conference selection • Ranks fourth on the Delta State career tackles chart with 285

Offensive Coordinator • First Year • Ephraim, Utah/Utah State, 1993 The Stevens File

Defensive Coordinator • First Year • Hammond, La./Delta St., 2005 The Golding File

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Greg Stevens enters his first season as Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks coach on Ron Roberts’ staff at Delta State University. Stevens comes to Delta State after serving four years as an assistant at Utah State. From 2005-2008, Stevens worked as the wide receivers coach at Utah State, working with the Aggies’ career receptions leader in All-American Kevin Robinson. The wide receiver/returner left the Aggies with his name scattered throughout the school record book, including atop the career receptions list, as well as the NCAA record book, finishing as the NCAA career yards per play record holder. Stevens served as the interim offensive coordinator in 2006. Prior to serving at USU, Stevens spent three years as the offensive coordinator at Stephen F. Austin. While at SFA, Stevens directed the Lumberjacks offense to the No. 1 ranking in passing in the Southland Conference in 2002 and 2003 and ranked 36th in NCAA-FCS in 2004. Coached two NFLsignees in Lawrence Hamilton (WR) and Dominique Edison (WR), and Tony Tompkins (WR), who was named Canadian Football League Special Teams Player of the Year his rookie season. Stevens also has ties to the Gulf South Conference, serving as offensive coordinator at the University of Arkansas-Monticello for three years. During his stint at UAM, the Boll Weevils set over 30 offensive school records and was ranked among the nation’s top five units. While at UAM, Stevens coached Derrick Armstrong (WR), who has enjoyed a fruitful career in the NFL. QB Kevin McCarn finished his career as the career passer in Arkansas collegiate history. The Ephraim, Utah native has also coached at Mesa (Colo.) State (1992-94), Eastern Arizona (1995-97) and Snow (Utah) Junior College (1998). Stevens played quarterback at Eastern Oregon State University. He garnered Team MVP honors his senior season. Prior to EOSU, Stevens earned All-American honors at Snow Junior College. Stevens is married to the former Amy Steadman and the couple has three kids; Tyler, Ryan and Hannah. The family resides in Cleveland.

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2010 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY • Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach 2005-2008 • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Wide Receivers Coach • Coached Aggies All-American Kevin Robinson • Served as Interim Offensive Coordinator in 2006 2002-2004 • STEPHEN F. AUSTIN UNIVERSITY • Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach • Led Southland Conference in passing (2002 and 2003) • Passing Offense ranked 36th in NCAA-FCS in 2004 1999-2001 • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO • Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach • Helped establish over 30 offensive records at UAM OTHER COACHING STOPS • Snow (Utah) Junior College (1998) • Eastern Arizona College (1995-1997) • Mesa (Colo.) State University (1992-1994)

INSIDE GOLDING’S CAREER: Pete Golding, a former four-year starter and Allconference safety at Delta State University, enters his first season as the defensive coordinator for the Statesmen under head coach Ron Roberts. Golding was introduced on Dec. 16, 2009. Golding served the past two years as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach under Frankie DeBusk at Tusculum College, a member of the South Atlantic Conference. Prior to being named defensive coordinator in 2008, Golding served as defensive backs coach in 2007. The Pioneers became an explosive and record-setting defensive unit under Golding’s direction. In 2007, Tusculum set a new school record for interceptions with 14 and in 2008 TC lead the SAC in sacks and turnovers forced en route to an appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Pioneers eventually lost to Delta State in the second round 27-19 at Parker Field-McCool Stadium. The Hammond, La., native began his coaching career as a graduate assistant on former DSU head coach Rick Rhoades’ staff in 2006. The Statesmen went 12-3 that season and advanced all the way to the NCAA Division II Semifinals before falling to eventual national champion Grand Valley State. Golding was a four-year starter for the Statesmen from 2002-2005 at safety, racking up 285 career tackles to rank fourth in school history. In 2004, the former 5-foot-9 free safety garnered All-Gulf South Conference honors after leading the team with 85 tackles with two interceptions and eight pass break-ups. As a senior in 2005, he tallied 81 tackles with five tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Golding graduated in 2005 from Delta State with a degree in health, physical education and recreation.

2010 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY • Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs Coach 2007-2009 • TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY • Defensive Coordinator (2008 & 2009) • Coached TC defense to school-record 14 INTs in 2008 • Helped lead TC to 2008 NCAA Division II Quarterfinals • Coached eight All-South Atlantic Conference players 2006 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY • Graduate Assistant for coach Rick Rhoades • Worked with Statesmen secondary • Coached All-GSC selections Monterio James (CB) and Jamarcus Wiggins (SS) • Statesmen advanced to NCAA Division II Semifinals 2002-2005 • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY • Starting safety from 2002-2005 • Ranks fourth all-time in career tackles (285) • 2005 All-GSC selection

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E.K.FRANKS

• WR Trevar Deed named All-American in 2008 and 2009 • WR Chad Schroeder selected to the AFCA All-American Team in 2008 • Coached WR Jeremy Ricks to All-GSC status in 2007 • WR Trevar Deed set school record for grabs in a game with 16 vs. UNA (11.22.08) • Statesmen WR helped team amass 3,940 yards passing in 2008

• Coached at Kansas State University and University of Wisconsin • Worked under legends Barry Alverez (UW) and Bill Snyder (KSU) • Served on the staff at Texas State with current DSU head coach Ron Roberts • Standout wrestler at University of Oklahoma before finishing his career at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2002. • Trained several professional athletes including: Wes Welker (Patriots), Darren Sproles (Chargers) and Terrance Newman (Cowboys).

Wide Receivers • Fourth Year • Moundville, W.V./Emporia State, 1999 The Pobolish File

INSIDE POBOLISH’S CAREER: 2007-PRESENT • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY • Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

2000-2003 • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY • Wide Receivers Coach 1995-1998 • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY • Named All-MIAA four straight years at WR • Ranked 2nd all-time at ESU in career receptions (193) • Ranks 3rd all-time at ESU in all-purpose yardage with 4,655 • Finished career ranking third in career receiving yardage (2,595) • Led ESU in receptions in 1996

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His coaching career got its start as the defensive backs/ strength coach at Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. from 1996-2000. While at Heritage Hall, Franks helped raise money for a state-of-the-art weight facility, while coordinating the strength and conditioning efforts of HHHS student-athletes. Franks attended the University of Oklahoma and Missouri State University before completing his bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2000. He later earned his master’s degree in adult education from Kansas State University in 2002. While at OU, Franks was a standout wrestler under former Sooners coach Stan Abel. He would transfer to Missouri State, formerly Southwest Missouri State, where he would close his collegiate career as a defensive back for the Bears. After graduating, Franks coached and trained athletes in the Oklahoma City, Okla., area as owner/personal fitness instructor of Franks Fitness from 1995-2000. He also worked as a strength instructor at St. Anthony Sports Science Center in Oklahoma City from 1993-1995. An active community leader, Franks serves on the board of the Kansas-based non-profit S.A.F.E., Success Achieved in Future Environments, which helps mentor youth through athletics. During his career, Franks has coached hundreds of successful student-athletes including: Wes Welker (New England Patriots), Terrance Newman (Dallas Cowboys), Darren Sproles (San Diego Chargers), Sheldon Williams (Atlanta Hawks), Nicole Ohlde (Minnesota Lynx), Laurie Koehn (Washington Mystics), Brian Aylor (New York Yankees) and Mitch Simons (Montreal Expos).

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E.K. Franks, a former University of Wisconsin and Kansas State University assistant, enters his first season as an assistant on the Statesmen football staff. He will coach the defensive line and coordinate strength and conditioning. Franks, who spent the past few years out of coaching in the private business sector, last worked on the staff of Barry Alverez and Bret Bielema at the University of Wisconsin from 2004-2006. At UW, Franks served as a defensive assistant, working with the defensive coordinator on opponent planning, defensive recruiting, player development and camp administration. Prior to joining the Badgers staff, Franks served as the defensive line coach on the Texas State staff under then-defensive coordinator Ron Roberts. While under Franks’ leadership, the Bobcats defensive line helped the unit rank third in the Southland Conference in pass defense, rush defense, turnovers and sacks in 2003. The Wellington, Kan., native began his collegiate coaching career as a strength and conditioning coach for legendary Kansas State University head coach Bill Snyder. Franks collaboratively managed and supervised the strength programs for over 100 Wildcat football players and assisted with the training of over 100 Lady Wildcats from 2000-2001. Aside from coaching, Franks also served as an academic counselor for Kansas State University Athletics from 20012003. He monitored and tracked the academic progress of Wildcat student-athletes, while providing academic mentoring and tutoring assistance for those in need. He developed and arranged academic workshops and provided KSU student-athletes with the resources they needed to succeed in the classroom.

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collegiate Athletic Association selection at wide receiver for Emporia State from 1995-1998. While at ESU, the speedster hauled in 193 passes, good for fifth all-time in MIAA history. His 2,595 yards receiving also rank fourth on the all-time ESU list. Known as a deceptive and elusive receiver, Pobolish concluded his career with 4,655 all-purpose yards. He is a 1999 graduate of Emporia State with a degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. In December, Pobolish married the former Holly Mitchell. The couple resides in Cleveland with their daughter, Lauran Elizabeth.

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Chet Pobolish is in his fourth season as an assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff at Delta State. Pobolish coaches wide receivers and serve as the Coordinator of Special Teams. The Statesmen continued to move the ball effectively in 2009 under coach Pobolish’s guidance. For a second-straight year, Trevar Deed was named All-GSC and All-American, as one of the top receivers/all-purpose backs in the Gulf South Conference. In 2008, Pobolish helped the Statesmen offense finish the season ranked second in the GSC (471.9 ypg) and sixth nationally. Led by All-GSC candidate Garrett DeWitt, the Statesmen passing attacked ranked fourth nationally with 328.3 yards passing per game. The Statesmen also rolled up 1,713 rushing yards and ranked second in the GSC and 16th nationally with 36.2 points per game. Under Pobolish’s direction, wide receiver Chad Schroeder (WR/PR) was named to the prestigious American Football Coaches Association All-American Team, while Trevar Deed was named a First Team All-American after amassing 15 total touchdowns and over 1479 yards of total offense. In is first season as wide receivers coach at DSU, Pobolish coached Jeremy Ricks to All-GSC honors and a spot in the NCAA DII All-Star game, the Cactus Bowl. Pobolish came to Delta State University from William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he served as an offensive assistant. The Rayland, Ohio, native spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Emporia State before moving to William Penn. At ESU, Pobolish coached wide receivers for five years before serving the last three as quarterbacks coach. At ESU, Pobolish directed the Hornets’ quarterbacks to record setting performances including Tad Hatfield’s school-record 3,068 yards in 2004. Pobolish was also a four-time All-Mid-America Inter-

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TravisMIKEL

TylerHENNES

• Begins first season as OL coach and Director of Football Operations • Served previous two seasons as Graduate Assistant on Roberts’ staff • Served as GA wide receivers coach in 2008 and OL coach in 2009 • Three-year starter for the Statesmen offensive line • All-GSC Second Team honors in 2006 • Honorable Mention All-American in 2006

• Second year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff • Serves as DSU’s Recruiting Coordinator • Played quarterback at Emporia State, where he was coached by current DSU assistant coach Chet Pobolish.

Offensive Line • Third Year • Fort Walton Beach, Fla./DSU, 200 The Mikel File

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Travis Mikel begins his second season as Director of Football Operations, and his first as the full-time offensive line coach under Ron Roberts. Mikel spent the 2008 season as a graduate assistant working with coach Chet Pobolish and the wide receivers and the 2009 season assisting former OL coach Randy Grierson. In 2009, the Statesmen offense averaged 410.4 yards per game, while scoring 27.1 points per game. Senior quarterback Garrett DeWitt closed his career as the secondleading passer in school history with 6,945 yards, while amassing 7,145 yards of total offense. Junior all-purpose back Trevar Deed finished the regular season leading the GSC in scoring with 15 total touchdowns. With assistance from Mikel, four-year starter Brad Latham (OL) was named to the All-GSC First Team and All-Super Region Two teams. Latham also participated in the Cactus Bowl, the Division II All-Star Game in Kingsville, Texas. In 2008, the Statesmen receiving corps proved to be one of the best in the Gulf South Conference and the nation. Two Statesmen, Chad Schroeder (AFCA) and Trevar Deed (FB Gazette) received All-American honors after the season. A 2007 graduate of Delta State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Mikel was a 2006 Honorable Mention All-American, as well as an All-Gulf South Conference Second Team member. From 2004-2007, Mikel served in several positions along the offensive line. Mikel’s All-American nod came while serving as center during his junior year. Mikel is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

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Grad. Assistant • Second Year • Mulvane, Kan./Emporia State, 2008 The Hennes File

Tyler Hennes enters his second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Statesmen and coach Ron Roberts. The Mulvane, Kan., native will serve as the offensive graduate assistant in 2010 working with offensive coordinator Greg Stevens, wide receivers coach Chet Pobolish, and offensive line coach Travis Mikel. A 2008 graduate of Emporia State University with a degree in Social Science, Hennes played football for the Hornets, and was coached by current Statesmen assistant and former Emporia State great Chet Pobolish. Hennes is a graduate of Mulvane High School in Mulvane, Kan., where he was a two-sport star in basketball and football. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Management from Delta State University.

LardesterHICKS-GREEN Grad. Assistant • First Year • Chicago, Ill/Delta State, 2009 The Hicks-Green File

• Begins first year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff • Holds Gulf South Conference and Delta State career record for tackles (343) • Three-time NCAA Division II All-American, including 2009 AFCA All-American • Four-time All-Gulf South Conference selection • 2008 GSC Defensive Player of the Year

Lardester Hicks-Green enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach under Ron Roberts at Delta State University. The three-time All-American and 2008 GSC Defensive Player of the Year will serve as the linebackers coach in 2010. Prior to joining the coaching staff at DSU, Hicks-Green amassed a Gulf South Conference and Delta State record 343 tackles in a storied four-year career for the Statesmen. A three-time All-American and a four-time All-Gulf South Conference selection, Hicks-Green led the Statesmen in tackles as a junior and senior, while helping the “Green Shirts” defense to become one of the top units in NCAA Division II overthe last four years. During his time at DSU, Hicks-Green led the Statesmen to three trips to the NCAA Division II Playoffs, including a 2006 semifinals and 2008 quarterfinals appearances. The Chicago, Ill., native is a 2009 graduate of Delta State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He currently pursuing a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is married to the former Nekelah Green and they have one daughter, Lailah.

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BradLATHAM

JasonWILKES

• First year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff • Will work with all the offensive line in 2010 • All-Gulf South Conference Offensive Lineman at Delta State • Named to GSC’s All-Decade Team for the 2000’s • Graded at 90 percent or better during his career at Delta State • Graduated with honors/Four-time Academic All-GSC

• First year as a graduate assistant on Ron Roberts’ staff • Will serve as Director of Video Operations • Served as the Assistant Video Coordinator at Coast Carolina in 2009 • Spent 2008 as a student-assistant in the Coastal Carolina Media Relations Office • Two-sport star at Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, S.C. • Played baseball and football at FCHS

Grad. Assistant • First Year • Tuscaloosa, Ala./Delta State, 2009 The Latham File

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• Coached DBs at Kentucky Christian University last season • KCU defense ranked 2nd nationally last season in pass defense • Played four years for the Hornets of Alabama State University • Graduate Cum Laude with a B.A in English

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Rod West begins his first season as a graduate assistant coach on the staff of Ron Roberts. Prior to coming to DSU, West spent the 2009 season at Kentucky Christian University for coach Zack Moore. KCU finished the season ranked second nationally in pass defense, allowing just 134 yards per game. West played four seasons at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Ala. His senior season, West totaled 23 tackles with 2.5 tackles-for-loss and four pass break-ups. Junior year, West grabbed two interceptions and totaled 31 tackles. He received a bachelor’s degree in English, graduating Cum Laude. He was a member of Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. The Deatsville, Ala., native played football and baseball at Selma High School in Selma, Ala. Lettered all four years on the gridiron and diamond. He is single and resides in Cleveland.

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Grad. Assistant • First Year • Deatsville, Ala./Alabama State, 2009 The West File

Jason Wilkes enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach for the Statesmen and coach Ron Roberts. The Winnsboro, S.C., native will serve as the Video Coordinator while also serving as a defensive assistant coach. A 2009 graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Sports Management, Wilkes spent the fall of 2009 as the Assistant Video Coordinator for the Coastal Carolina football program. As an undergraduate, Wilkes worked one year in the media relations office before serving as a student assistant coach with the football team. Wilkes is a graduate of Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, S.C., where he was a two-sport star in baseball and football. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Delta State University.

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Grad. Assistant • First Year • Winnsboro, S.C./Coastal Carolina,2009 The Wilkes File

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Brad Latham enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach for the Statesmen and coach Ron Roberts. The Tuscaloosa, Ala., native will serve as the offensive graduate assistant in 2010 working with offensive coordinator Greg Stevens, wide receivers coach Chet Pobolish, and offensive line coach Travis Mikel. A 2009 graduate of Delta State University with a degree in Business, Latham was a four-year letterman and starter for the Statesmen along the offensive line - playing both tackle and guard. He was a 2009 All-GSC selection and member of the Gulf South Conference’s All-Decade Team for the 2000’s. He is a graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School, where he was an All-State selection for the Wildcats. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Management from Delta State University.

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2010 MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

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MEET THE STATESMEN

QB • ZAK MIKEL Three-year letter-winner

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Trevar Deed

RB • 5-11 • 219 • Senior • 2L Phoenix, Ariz.• Eastern Arizona College

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Dominique Davenport DB • 5-11 • 180 • Junior • 2L Baldwyn, Miss. • Baldwyn HS

2009 (Junior): Totaled 1,947 all-purpose yards to lead the Statesmen...Rushed for 931 yards on 160 carries with 10 touchdowns...Grabbed 67 passes for 805 yards and five touchdowns... Averaged 19.8 yards per kick return...Ranked fourth in NCAA DII in all-purpose yards per game at 194.7...Finished the season ranked No. 16 in NCAA with 6.70 receptions per game and 32nd in receiving yards per game (80.5)...Tallied 15 total touchdowns to rank 19th in NCAA DII and first in the GSC in scoring (9.0)...67 receptions rank fourth in GSC...Totaled over 150 allpurpose yards in eight games, including a school-record and career-high 373 yards (240 rush, 90 receiving, 43 returns) versus West Georgia (11.7)...Rushed for a career-high 240 yards, the fourth highest total in school history, on 31 carries with two touchdowns versus UWG at Parker Field-McCool Stadium...Rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns and caught a season-high 15 passes for 115 yards at North Alabama (10.15)...Season-high 126 yards receiving on seven catches at Arkansas-Monticello (9.12)...Associated Press Third Team All-American...D2Football. com Honorable Mention All-American...First Team All-Gulf South Conference at running back... Second Team All-South Region by Football Gazette...Preseason All-American by Lindy’s.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Jimmy Dillengers at Baldwyn High…Earned All-State honors four consecutive seasons…Helped guide team to North State Championship…Compiled nearly 4,000 all-purpose yards, 41 touchdowns and 24 interceptions during high school career…Also participated in basketball...One of the top defensive back prospects in Mississippi...Rated in The Clarion Ledger’s Top 100 Prospects for 2007.

2007 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. PREP: Lettered three seasons for Coach Daryl Phillips at Camelback High…Named to the All-Conference Team after his junior and senior seasons…Voted Team MVP after his senior year…Set school record for touchdowns (5) and interceptions (4) in one game.

Blake Swain

WR • 6-1 • 185 • Sophomore • TR Aurora, Colo. • Colorado State University

COLORADO STATE: 2009 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve...2008: Enrolled at Colorado State in January as a grayshirt student-athlete and took part in spring practice...Sustained a knee injury near the end of spring ball that robbed him of his true freshman season. PREP: A three-year starter at Denver (Colo.) East High School, was all-Denver Prep League as a senior...Named by Scout.com as one of the 60 top prep players in Colorado...Played WR, DB, QB, RB, K and return specialist for the Angels...Was a two-year starter and received MVP honors from his teammates in 2005...Head football coach was Ron Woolfork...Also a starting point guard and shooting guard on the East basketball team, he ranked among the team’s leading scorers. Personal: Blake Dejon’che Swain...Born Nov. 22, 1988, in Denver, Colo. ...Parents are Chandra Swain and Michael Moore...Has an older sister...Participated in the Lakeview Commons Assisted Living social hour, meeting with the elderly residents and their families in February before the ‘10 season...Majoring in performing arts.

Rafael Mitchell

WR • 5-8 • 178 • Junior • 2L Bowdon, Ga. • Bowdeon High School

2009 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games with seven starts…Caught 20 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown…Also carried the ball for 62 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown... Grabbed four passes for 104 yards and a touchdown versus Harding (9.12). 2008 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen, earning two starts...Totaled 43 rushing attempts for 264 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 22.5 yards rushing per game... Tied for a team season high three rushing touchdowns vs. West Georgia (11.08)...Caught 10 passes on the year for 98 yards and two touchdowns. 2007 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Coach Dwight Hochstetler at Bowdon High School…Named Offensive Player of the Year…Twice Named Defensive Back of the Year…Also lettered in basketball and track and field…Member of National Honor Society.

LACKAWANNA: Played two seasons at Lackawanna College...Helped lead his team to a 5-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in the Northeast Football Conference in 2009...Named secondteam All-Northeast Conference...Recorded 35 total tackles to rank No. 6 on the team...Two tackles for loss...Two interceptions with 95 return yards...Seven pass break-ups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles...Coached by Mark Duda. PREP: Three-sport star at Western Tech High School in Baltimore, Md....Starred on the gridiron at quarterback and defensive back...Originally signed with the University of Minnesota. PERSONAL: Dwight Tillman...Born July 8, 1986...Son of Valerie Lamb...Has three siblings... Majoring in Health, Physcial Education and Recreation.

Garrett Williams

LB • 5-9 • 195 • Senior • 3L Leland, Miss. • South Delta HS

2009: (Junior): Played in 10 games after making the switch to outside linebacker…Registered 30 total tackles with three tackles for loss to go along with one sack and one pass break up…Career-high seven tackles with a tackle-for-loss and a pass breakup versus Valdosta State (10.1)...Tallied six tackles and a sack at Arkansas Tech (10.31). 2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in 11 games for the Statesmen defensive secondary…Credited with 22 tackles, including 15 solo tackles...Tallied one tackle for loss vs. McNeese State (08.06)…Recorded two pass break-ups and two quarterback hurries. 2007 (Freshman): Played in three games…Recorded three tackles. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Coach Derrick Hooker at South Delta High…Named to AllDistrict team as a junior and senior…Voted Team MVP in football and baseball. PERSONAL: Garrett Lamond Williams…Born August 29, 1988…Son of Brenda Green and Garrett Miles…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Todd Bradford

WR • 6-3 • 215 • Senior • 3L Selma, Ala. • Auburn University

2009 (Junior): Played in all 10 games for the Statesmen, including eight starts...Made 12 receptions for 93 yards including one touchdown...Rushed for 51 yards on eight carries with a touchdown...Complete 1-of-1 pass attempts for 28 yards...Returned 10 punts for 133 yards (13.3 yppr), including career-long 81 yard return at North Alabama (10.15)...Finished the season with 277 all-purpose yards...Tallied six tackles as a special teams gunner. AUBURN UNIVERSITY: Was a member of the Tiger football team for two seasons but did not letter. PREP: Lettered three seasons for Robby James at John T. Morgan Academy...Played Wide Receiver, Kick Returner, and Quarterback...Helped guide team to 3 consecutive State Championships at the 3A AISA level from 1997 to 2000...Led the state in special teams return yardage in junior and senior years...Totaled 21 touchdowns as a senior...2000 AISA Back of the Year... Also helped the John T. Morgan track team to a State Championship in 1999. PERSONAL: Philip Todd Bradford...Born January 18, 1983...Son of Keith Bradford and Nancy Elliot...Has two sisters, Aly Bradford and Anna Kathryn...Major is Business Management.

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PERSONAL: Trevar Deed…Born July 15, 1986…Son of Leroy Deed and Francine Valdez… Major is health, physical education and recreation.

PERSONAL: Dominique Davenport…Born November 29, 1980…Son of Murlian McGaughy…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

DB • 5-11 • 188 • Junior • TR Baltimore, Md. • Lackawanna San Joaquin Delta (Calif.) CC

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2008 (Sophomore): Helped Statesmen capture second-straight Gulf South Conference championship...Named First Team All-American as an athlete by Football Gazette...Earned First Team All-Southeast Region and First Team All-Gulf South Conference…Led the team in receptions (78) and yards (879)…Also led team in rushing attempts (116) and yards (608)…His 15 total touchdowns rank him second in the GSC for the season…Also returned 13 punts for 263 yards (20.2 yard average)…Established new school record for receptions in a game with 16 versus North Alabama (11.24)...78 receptions mark second highest single-seaason total in school history...Rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown while racking up 100 yards receiving vs. North Alabama (10.16)…Scored three touchdowns vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9.13), Arkansas Tech (11.1) and West Georgia (11.8)...Wore number 25 during 2008 season.

2008 (Freshman): Earned Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year…Started all 12 games for the Statesmen…Tallied 48 tackles on the season, 34 solo…Had 1.5 tackles for a loss of three yards…Three interception returns for 15 yards with two interceptions coming vs. West Alabama (10.11)…Recorded season high seven tackles vs. North Alabama (10.16)… Finished the season second on the team with 11 pass break-ups...Wore No. 18 in 2008.

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2009 (Sophomore): Started in six of the seven games he appeared in... Registered 20 tackles... Had four pass breakups... Hauled in one interception. Wore number 7 in 2009.

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2010 (Outlook) and Career Notes: Preseason All-American by Lindy’s Football Almanac and The Sporting News...One of the top returning offensive players in the Gulf South Conference and NCAA Division II...Harlon Hill Trophy candidate...Enters season with 3,722 all-purpose yards and 30 career touchdowns...Rushed for 1,539 career yards on 276 carries...145 career receptions for 1,684 yards...Ranks ninth all-time in career rushing yards and fourth on the career receptions list.

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

PERSONAL: Rafael Perez Mitchell…Born September 18, 1988…Son of Larry and Cassandra Mitchell…Has two brothers, Jamal and Brinston…Majoring in Business Management.

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Ray Chisolm

WR • 5-11 • 195 • Senior • 1L Hattiesburg, Miss. • Pearl River (Miss.) CC

2009 (Junior): Played in nine games for the Statesmen...Caught 14 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown...Averaged 16.1 yards per reception...Career-high five receptions for 51 yards at Arkansas-Monticello (9.12)...Grabbed first career TD reception versus West Georgia (11.7) on a career-long 52-yard touchdown grab from Garrett DeWitt.

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PEARL RIVER CC: Played and lettered two seasons for coach Tim Hatten and the Wildcats…In 2008, hauled in 32 catches for 516 yards and six touchdowns…PRCC recorded a 20-5 overall record with Chisolm at wide receiver. PREP: Four-year letterman for coach Chuck Cameron and North Forest High School…Named to the MHSAA Class 2A All-State Team…Also named to The Hattiesburg American “Super 22” and All-Pine Belt District Teams…Played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back for NFHS…Also lettered in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Ray Anthony Chisolm…Born December 24, 1987…Son of Valeria Chisolm… Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

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Hollan Fiu

OLB • 6-1 • 225 • Senior • 1L Iliili, American Samoa • New Mexico Military

Taeao Fagalele

SS • 6-0 • 190 • Senior • 1L Kahilli, Hawaii • San Jaoquin (Calif.) College

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2009 (Junior): Missed part of season with injury... Appeared in six games... Had 18 tackles... Led team with two interceptions and had a team high in interception return yardage with 50 yards. SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE: Lettered two seasons for Gary Barlow and the Mustangs... Totaled 80 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 pass break-ups, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 blocked kick in junior college...Helped guide San Joaquin Delta College to the 2008 Hawaiian Punch Bowl Championship. PREP: Lettered three seasons for Randall Okimoto at W.R. Farrington High School...Played defensive back and linebacker...Earned All-Conference and All-State honors following junior and senior seasons...Also participated in track and wrestling. PERSONAL: Taeao Ezra Fagalele...Born May 1, 1986...Son of Lagi Fagalele...Major is Kinesiology.

Micah Davis

QB • 6-2 • 200 • Junior • RS Wesson, Miss. • Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) CC

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2010 (Outlook): Speedy outside linebacker with a nose for the football...Will serve as one of defensive mainstays in coach Roberts’ 3-3-5 scheme.

2010 (Outlook): Enters the fall at the top of Delta State’s QB depth chart...Passed for over 175 yards and three touchdowns in the annual Green & White Game.

2009 (Junior): Played in 10 games with three starts…Registered 40 total tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback sack…Career-high 10 tackles (7 solo) at Arkansas Tech (10.31)...Recorded six tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss, including a sack versus Southern Arkansas (10.24)...Totaled eight tackles and one pass breakup versus Valdosta State (10.1)

2009 (Junior): Spent the 2009 season as a redshirt...Named to the Athletic Director’s Academic Hall of Fame after tallying a 4.00 GPA...Garnered Academic All-Gulf South Conference Honor Roll.

2008 (Junior): Redshirted due to injury. NEW MEXICO MILITARY: Lettered two seasons for Jeff Lynn and the Broncos…Earned First Team All-American honors while collecting Defensive MVP Award…Finished third in the nation with 126 tackles. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Jason Mangalei at Tafuna High School…Earned Varsity MVP honors…Also participated in tennis, soccer, rugby and volleyball.

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PERSONAL: Full name is Hollan Fiu...Born September 6, 1988…Son of Fa’aiu and Hana Fiu… Has five sisters and one brother…Majoring Physical Education.

COPIAH-LINCOLN CC: Started two years for Glenn Davis…Earned Second Team All-South Division honors as a sophomore…Named MVP of North-South All Star Game…Completed 161 of 280 passes for 1,960 yards and 16 touchdowns in his final season. PREP: Started three seasons for Tommy Clopton at Wesson High School...Earned All-District honors…Named District’s MVP…Named MVP in North-South All-Star game…Listed in top 125 players in Mississippi after senior season…Also participated in baseball…Member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Micah Glenn Davis…Born March 29, 1989…Son of Glenn and Minta Davis… Father played quarterback for DSU…Has one sister, Ann Shelby…Majoring in Chemistry.

Tim Smith

WR • 6-0 • 197 • Junior • TR Baltimore, Md. • Hartnell (Calif.) College

HARTNELL: Played one season for Matt Collins at Hartnell College in Salinas, Calif. and one season at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif....As a freshman at SRJC helped guide team to 10-1 record, but made his greatest strides after transferring to Hartnell...As a sophomore, led Panthers to Coast Conference championship...Set Hartnell school record for catches in a season with 60...Finished sophomore year with 60 receptions for 875 yards and eight touchdowns...Averaged 87.5 yards per game...Season-long reception of 83 yards...Named HC Offensive MVP...Received All-Coast Conference honors. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Tim Blake at Mervo High School in Baltimore, Md....Started at cornerback and strong safety...Named All-District as a senior...MVP of Baltimore City vs. County Game...Finished career with 25 receptions and seven touchdowns...Also ran track, where he was an All-State (3A) selection...Helped claim Maryland 3A State Championship in the 4x4 and 4x2 relays. PERSONAL: Timothy Fitzgerald Smith, Jr....Born January 4, 1988...Son of Tim Smith, Sr. and Maria Waldron...Has one sister, Tykeisha...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Maurice Moore

WR • 5-10 • 182 • Sophomore • TR Fort Worth, Texas • University of Wisconsin

WISCONSIN: (2009) Returned one punt for three yards against Indiana on Nov. 7...Made one tackle on special teams against Purdue on Oct. 31...Had two kickoff returns for 43 yards, including career-long return of 25 yards, against Iowa on Oct. 17...Returned two kickoffs for 26 yards against Ohio State on Oct. 10...Had one reception for nine yards against Minnesota on Oct. 3...Appeared against Michigan State on Sept. 26...Caught one pass for 15 yards against Wofford on Sept. 19...Saw action against Fresno State on Sept. 12...Caught one pass for 21 yards, tying a career-long, against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5...(2008) Earned second letter... Appeared in six games...Finished with five catches for 61 yards...Two receptions for 24 yards at Fresno State on Sept. 13...First career catch against Marshall on Sept. 6...Career-high three receptions for 37 yards against the Herd, including career-long catch of 21 yards...(2007) Earned first letter...Played in five games...Three kickoff returns for 45 yards at No. 1-ranked Ohio State on Nov. 3...Saw action at WR in wins over 13th-ranked Michigan on Nov. 10, Northern Illinois on Oct. 20 and 23rd-ranked Michigan State on Sept. 29...Played on special teams in win over Iowa on Sept. 22 (his first game action at UW)...Named UW scout team offensive player of the week for UNLV game...(2006) Redshirted...Named UW scout team offensive player of the week for Illinois and Purdue games. PREP: Earned district and team MVP honors as team captain his senior year...PrepStar AllAmerican...Rushed for 1,200 yards and 14 TDs and passed for 855 yards and 10 TDs as a senior ...Career totals included 1,624 rushing yards and 18 TDs, along with 1,224 passing yards and 14 TDs ...Lettered in football and track ...Football coach was Dale Keeling PERSONAL: Parents are Robert and Angela Moore...Brother, Robert Moore, was a running back at East Central University...Major is agricultural journalism.

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Zak Mikel

QB • 6-1 • 195 • Senior • 3L Fort Walton Beach, Fla. • Choctawatchee HS

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2009 (Junior): Played in 10 games…Carried the ball 34 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns…Season high 54 yards vs. West Georgia (11.7)...Rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns on five carries at Arkansas-Monticello (9.12). 2008 (Sophomore): Missed entire season due to injury...Received medical redshirt.

2006 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2006 campaign as a redshirt. PREP: Lettered four years for Bobby Moore at Choctawhatchee High…Garnered All-District and All-Area honors his junior and senior seasons…Voted Team Captain in 2004 and 2005.

L.J. Castile

WR • 6-3 • 225 • Senior • TR Houston, Texas • University of Houston

PERSONAL: Le’Nard Damon Castile, Jr....Born Sept. 7, 1987...Son of Pamela D. Castile...Has one brother, Kelvin Joiner...Also served as an assistant coach with the LaMarque Tigers Youth Football and Texas City Magics Youth Basketball...Also recruited by Colorado State...Majoring in kinesiology.

Kevin Vye

QB • 6-3 • 205 • Junior • TR Gilroy, Calif. • De Anza (Calif.) College

DEANZA: Played one season for Dan Atencio at DeAnza College in Cupertino, Calif., where he led the Don’s to 6-3 overall record and the California Coast League Championship...Completed 147-of-255 for 2,392 yards with 30 touchdowns and six interceptions...Finished the season with a whopping 170.56 QB rating...Named First Team All-Coast League...Coast League Offensive Player of the Year...DC Team MVP...Named Second Team All-State...First Team All-NorCal... Bowl MVP...Ranked second in nation in TD passes and first in QB efficiency. SAN FRANCISCO: Played freshman season at City College of SF...Started last seven games of the season...Completed 69-of-122 passes for 896 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception...Team finished 7-4.

WR • 6-0 • 197 • Junior • TR Baltimore, Md. • Hartnell (Calif.) College

FEATHER RIVER: Played two seasons for Steve Mooshagan at Feather River Junior College in Quincy, Calif....Primarily used as a defensive back...Recorded 45 tackles with six tackles-forloss and one sack in 2009...Intercepted one pass with five pass break-ups...As a freshman in 2008, totaled 20 tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss and one sack. PREP: Lettered four seasons in football for Jaye Frye at Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, S.C....Played linebacker and nickel back in high school, but also saw time at punter... Named All-Area as a junior and senior...Holds RNHS sack record (18) and longest punt (70 yards). PERSONAL: Robert Lee Cherry, Jr....Born May 12, 1986...Son of Robert L. Cherry, Sr. and Monica Cherry...Has three sisters, Monique, Denise and Tanisha...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Ken Griffin

DB • 6-0 • 192 • Junior • TR Philadelphia, Miss. • East Central (Miss.) CC

EAST CENTRAL: Played two seasons for Brian Anderson at East Central (Miss.) Community College in Decatur, Miss....2009 MACJC All-Star after recording 70 tackles with one sack and five pass break-ups...Season-high 12 tackles versus Pearl River CC...Nine tackles at CopiahLincoln CC. PREP: Lettered four years for Teddy Dice at Philadelphia High School...Four year starter at running back and corner...Rushed for over 1,400 yards and 19 touchdowns during his junior and senior seasons...Named to the MHSAA 2A All-State Team...Garnered All-District honors as well...Named Team MVP...Claimed Special Team Award...Also lettered in baseball and track... Member FBLA...Received Presidential Scholar-Athlete Award as a senior. PERSONAL: Kendrick Javaris Griffin...Son of Ken and Juliet Griffin...Born January 25, 1990... Has two sisters, Candace and Lajoya...Majoring in Criminal Justice.

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PREP: Lettered in football and baseball at Oak Grove High School in San Jose, Calif....Played for Ed Bueller on the gridiron...Named Sophomore of the Year, First Team All-League as a junior and senior...First Team All-CSS senior year...Led OGHS to three CSS championship appearences and one CSS championship...Oak Grove captured 2004, 2005 and 2006 league titles with Vye at quarterback...Also lettered in baseball...Garnered Sophomore of the Year and Junior of the Year...First Team All-Laeague as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL: Kevin Vye...Born August 27, 1988...Son of Gary and Susan Vye...Has one brother, Brian and one sister, Carolyn...Majoring in Psychology.

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UNIV. OF HOUSTON: (2009) Ranked second on team with seven receiving touchdowns... One of 29 players to compete in all 14 games... Hauled in a 22-yard touchdown catch against Northwestern State during the season opener... finished with two catches for 26 yards against the Demons... snared a 7-yard touchdown catch midway through the second quarter at C-USA rival UTEP... also blocked a UTEP extra point midway through the third quarter... capped the Cougars’ scoring with a 7-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter at C-USA rival Tulane... finished with three catches for 26 yards against the Green Wave... blocked an extra point against C-USA rival SMU... blocked an extra point at Conference USA-rival UCF... recorded four catches for 38 yards , including a pair of touchdowns against C-USA rival Memphis... scored the Cougars’ first points with a 7-yard touchdown early in the first quarter and added an 18-yard score early in the third quarter against the Tigers... led all players with six catches for 76 yards and added a 5-yard touchdown late in the first half against C-USA rival Rice. CUSA Championship Game: Snared a 6-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter to pull the Cougars to within 31-26 at East Carolina. Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Tied a Houston single-season record with 14 games played against Air Force...(2008) Appeared in all 13 games with starts at C-USA rival Rice and against Air Force in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl... posted five catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against Southern... hauled in a 22-yard tipped pass in the second quarter for his first score against the Jaguars... made a tremendous leaping catch over two defenders in the corner of the end zone for his final score... Recorded three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown at Oklahoma State... hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys... caught a 3-yard touchdown and a 2-point conversion at Colorado State to pull the Cougars to within three points... finished with five catches for 60 yards against the Rams.. caught a 51-yard pass against C-USA rival UAB... posted three catches for 71 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown late in the first half, against No. 24 Tulsa... enjoyed a career day at Rice... hauled in five catches for 114 yards and three touchdowns against the Owls. Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Posted two catches for two yards against Air Force...(2007): Competed in all 13 games with one start... made his collegiate debut against the Ducks... recorded his first reception for 21

PREP: Played four seasons at LaMarque High School for Bryan Erwin...Was listed as an AllRegion selection by Prep Star magazine... also was listed as a three-star recruit by Scout.com... ranked as the No. 47 quarterback by Scout.com... picked up a three-star ranking by Rivals. com... a member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 list... also selected to the State 100 by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram... helped lead team to a 13-1 record and a Regional championship... was the District 23-4A MVP and also Player of the Year... selected by the Galveston Daily News to its All-County First Team... honored at the Houston Touchdown Club on Aug. 17, 2005... also lettered in basketball and was the 2004-05 Co-MVP and won the Dennis Rodman Award... threw for 1,155 yards and 17 TDs and rushed for 718 yards and 11 scores as a senior... completed 93 of 179 passes for 1,200 yards and 16 TDs and had 90 rushes for 387 yards and five scores as a junior...

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PERSONAL: Andrew Zachary Mikel…Born July 6, 1988… Son of Trisha Mikel...Has one brother, Travis (Assistant Coach)…Majoring in Pre-Engineering.

yards at Conference USA rival Tulane... hauled in a 30-yard touchdown catch, the first of his collegiate career, to pull the Cougars to within a touchdown during the home opener against Colorado State... made his first appearance at quarterback late in the win at UAB... made his first career start at wide receiver at UTEP... finished with two receptions for 23 yards against C-USA rival Marshall... Rushed for 55 yards on only five carries and completed his first pass against Texas Southern during the regular-season finale... Also caught a 15-yard pass against the Tigers. Texas Bowl: Hauled in a 9-yard pass against TCU...(2006): Sat out as a redshirt.

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2007 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen primarily on special teams...Also saw time at quarterback and defensive back…Rushed 19 times for 135 yards with a long of 25 yards...Completed 3-of-8 passes for 45 yards...Rushed for a career-high 67 yards on four carries vs. UA-Monticello (11.10).

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Jared Turner

CB • 6-1 • 195 • Sophomore • TR Morrow, Ga. • Santa Rosa (Calif.) CC

SANTA ROSA: Played two seasons for Keith Simons at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif....Lettered both seasons at corner...Recorded 29 tackles, one interception and five pass break-ups as a sophomore...Also blocked one kick...Saw limited action in 2008...Primarily used on special teams as a freshman.

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PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Ga.... Played for Clint Satterfield on the gridiron...Started at wide receiver and cornerback...Finished his senior season ranked 29th in the state of Georgia at receiver by The Atlanta Journal Constitution...Named Team Captain. PERSONAL: Jared Turner...Born June 24, 1989...Son of Daryl and Valerie Williams...Majoring in Computer Information Systems.

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SS • 5-11 • 198 • Junior • TR Melbourne, Fla. • American River (Calif.) JC

AMERICAN RIVER: Played two seasons for Jerry Halfich at American River College in Sacramento, Calif....Started at safety his freshman and sophomore seasons...Finished third on the team in 2009 with 47 tackles, including 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a 94-yard interception return for a touchdown...Led ARC in tackles with 62 as a freshman...Totaled 5.5 tackles-for-loss with five pass break-ups and two interceptions...Also tallied two interceptions...Named AllConference and Defensive Player of the Year in the Northern California Football Association. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Billy Rolle at Miami-Killian High School...Played on both sides of the ball, but starred as a defensive back and receiver...Named to the All-Miami/Dade County Team by The Miami Herald.

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PERSONAL: Willie Jerry Ross...Son of Betty Davis...Born January 24, 1987...Has two sisters, Jasmine and Kiara...Majoring in Communications studies.

Brett Butler

CB • 6-0 • 188 • Junior • TR Modesto, Calif. • Modesto (Calif.) JC

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MODESTO: Played two seasons for Sam Young at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, Calif.... Started all 22 games of his JC career...Finished 2009 with 75 tackles, including nine tacklesfor-loss, three sacks and one interception and nine pass break-ups...Led MJC to a 54-13 victory over San Jacinto CC in the Graffiti Bowl...Totaled 60 tackles in 2008 with five tackles-for-loss, three sacks, one interception and five pass break-ups...Pirates captured Golden Gate Conference Championship and Graffiti Bowl trophy...Claimed 2009 Ralph Bradley Award...Golden Gate Conference All-League Honorable Mention in 2008 and 2009...Also lettered in basketball, where he was a starter for the Pirates at guard...Dean’s List.

PREP: Lettered in football and basketball at Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, Calif.... Played under Jeremy Plaa on the gridiron...Lettered only one year in football, but was named First Team All-League, Second Team All-District and TDHS Outstanding Defensive Back...Led TDHS in tackles as a senior...Lettered three years on the hardwood, helping TDHS capture the 2008 state championship...Three-year starter at guard...Finished 2008 with a 22-5 overall

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BUTLER CONTINUED: record.

Preston Felder

PERSONAL: Brett Charles Butler...Born February 28, 1990...Son of Charles and Kelly Butler... Has one brother, Brandon...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Jerry Barnes

CB • 5-9 • 189 • Junior • TR Oakland, Calif. • DeAnza (Calif.) CC

De ANZA CC: Played two seasons for Dan Atencio at De Anza Community College in Cupertino, Calif....Led Dons to 14-6 record in two seasons...Finished 2009 with 38 tackles, 5.5 tackles-forloss and rankled among the Coast Conference leaders with seven interceptions...Also recorded five pass-break-ups...Totaled 35 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass break-ups in 2008...Named First Team All-California Coast Conference in 2009 and Second Team in 2008... Led DACC to 2009 league title...Helped lead DACC to 48-13 victory over College of the Redwoods in the South Division Bowl. PREP: Played four seasons at Pioneer High School in San Jose, Calif. PERSONAL: Jerry Javonne Barnes...Son of Rhonda Campbell...Born May 10, 1988...Has five brothers...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

LeDarrius Cage

CB • 5-8 • 167 • Junior • TR Los Lunas, N.M. • New Mexico Military

NEW MEXICO MILITARY: Played two seasons for Jeff Lynn and the Broncos...Recorded 27 tackles and five pass break-ups as a sophomore...Helped lead NMMI to bowl game against Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College...Totaled seven tackles and two pass break-ups as a freshman in four games.

CB • 5-10 • 167 • Junior • TR Meridian, Miss. • East Central (Miss.) CC

EAST CENTRAL: Lettered two seasons for Brian Anderson and the Warriors...Lettered his sophomore year...Tallied 17 tackles as a sophomore. PREP: Played junior and senior seasons for Larry Weems at Meridian High School...Lettered both seasons while starting at cornerback...Also lettered in track, cross country and powerlifiting...Played first two years of high at McComb High...Graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Preston Deon Felder...Son of Rhonda Carter...Born December 29, 1989...Has three brothers...Majoring in Physical Therapy.

Melvin Griffin

OLB • 5-11 • 218 • Junior • TR Madison, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC

HOLMES CC: Two year starter for Danny Robertson and the Holmes Community College Bulldogs...Named MACJC Second Team All-State after recording 74 tackles to lead the Bulldogs... Received Team Linebacker Award. PREP: Played three years for Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School...Started three years at strong safety, but also saw time at defensive end and linebacker...Named All-Conference and All-District First Team...Named Second Team All-Jackson Metro by The Clarion Ledger...Led MCHS to 2005 and 2007 District Championships. PERSONAL: Melvin Griffin...Son of Fritz and Bertha Griffin...Born January 1, 1990...Has one sister, Cecily...Majoring in Biology.

PREP: Lettered four years for Bobby Campos at Los Lunas High School...Started two seasons at cornerback...Named Second Team All-Albuquerque Metro as a senior...Garnered Defensive Back of the Year as a senior after intercepting four passes...Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track. PERSONAL: LeDarrius Cage...Son of James and Lutrizia Doyle...Born September 11, 1989...Has three siblings...Majoring in Criminal Justice.

Terrance Taylor

WR • 6-2 • 195 • Freshman • HS Canton, Miss. • Morton HS

PREP: Lettered in football and basketball at Morton High School...Coached on the gridiron by David Parker...Played wide receiver, kick returner and defensive back...Named All-District and All-Region at wide receiver...All-Tournament Team on the court...Claimed MHS Beat Receiver... Best Offensive Player in Basketball...Named All-State Team by Scott County Times. PERSONAL: Terrance Taylor, Jr....Born August 20, 1991...Son of Dewayne and Ada Hollis... Has four brothers: Demario, Demond, Rotarius and Demarcus...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

Robert Bass

RB • 5-8 • 175 • Freshman • HS Houston, Texas • Pearl River (Miss.) CC

2010 MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

PERSONAL: Robert Lee Bass, III...Son of Robert and Michelle Bass...Born November 8, 1990... Has two siblings...Majoring in Art.

Joe Jointer

RB • 5-9 • 200 • Junior • TR Oakland, Calif. • Diablo Valley (Calif.) CC

PREP: Attended Antioch High School in Antioch, Calif. PERSONAL: Joseph Jointer...Born March 89, 1989...Son of Tonyia Carter and Joseph Jointer... Has one sister, Taliah...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

DB • 5-10 • 170 • Freshman • RS Boynton Beach, Fla. • Santa Luces HS

2009: Redshirted. PREP: Played for head coach Darryl Drinkwater at Santaluces High School in Lantanna, Florida…Lettered four seasons and was a three-year starter…Was named to the All-Conference 5A First Team twice during his high school career…Primarily used as a wide receiver, and also played cornerback and returned kickoffs and punts…Was a starter in the Outback All-Star Bowl…Also played basketball and ran track…Named to his school’s honor roll all four years.

2010 (Outlook): Went through extensive rehab this spring on injured ankle...Expected to return to starting role at fullback.

2009 (Junior): Punted 42 times for 1,675 yards... An average of 39.9 yards per kick... Pinned opponents inside the 20 yard line 12 times... Had seven punts over 50 yards.

2009 (Junior): Suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the season-opener at Texas A&MKingsville...Received Medical Redshirt.

JONES COUNTY JC: Punted two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Miss.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games for the Statesmen…Named to the All-GSC First Team as a special teams defender...Recorded 9 total tackles on the season, including one sack vs. Arkansas-Monticello (09.13)…Forced and recovered one fumble vs. Tusculum (11.22)… Was credited with two kick returns totaling 24 yards. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE: Redshirted during the 2006 season.

PREP: Lettered in football, baseball and soccer at Laurel High School...Coached on the gridiron by Milton Smith...Named All-District Punter in 10th grade...All-District MVP Special Team Punter and kicker 11th and 12th Grade...First Team All-County Punter 10th, 11th and 12th Grade...WDAM TV ALL-Area Football Team 11th and 12th Grade...Most Valuable Special Teams Award 11th and 12th Grade...Selected to participate in the 2007 Bernard All-Star Mississippi High School Football Classic.

PREP: Played basketball and wrestled in high school at Bridgewater-Raritan...Named AllCounty and All-State in senior season.

PERSONAL: Tyler Andrew Caldwell...Born August 8, 1989...Son of Bill and Ann Caldwell...Has one brother, Ryan...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

PERSONAL: Kyle Van Ness...Born on November 15, 1985...Son of Pat and Lester Van Ness... Majoring in criminology.

Skylar Parker

S • 6-1 • 192 • Junior • 2L Brandon, Miss. • Brandon HS

2009 (Sophomore): Member of the squad, but did not see on the field action. 2008 (Freshman): Member of the Gulf South Conference Championship team, but did not see any action. 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted PREP: Lettered three seasons for coach Dan Davis at Brandon High School...Named AllConference twice in his career...Named Most Valuable Offensive Player junior season...Named team captain...logged over 2,000 all-purpose yards between junior and senior seasons with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions...Also standout soccer and baseball player...Soccer team won four division championships and two South State Championships...Also named Most Valuable Offensive Player for the baseball team. PERSONAL: Full name is Skyler Parker...Born Feb. 15, 1989...Son of Amy and Buddy Parker... Has four siblings...Sister Taylor...Brothers John, Robert, and Chris...Majoring in Social Science Education.

Matt Dean

PK • 5-8 • 165 • Junior • 2L Cleveland, Miss. • Cleveland HS

2010 (Outlook): Enters the season as one of the top returning kickers in the Gulf South Conference. 2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 10 games for the Statesmen as the place kicker...Connected on 34-of-35 extra point attempts...Nailed 7-of-14 field goal attempts...Finished the season with 55 points to rank fifth in scoring (kick) in the Gulf South Conference...Seven field goals ranked seventh overall in the GSC...34 extra points ranked seventh on the single-season records list...Career long 43 yard field goal versus Valdosta State (10.1)...Connected on 2-of-2 field goal attempts versus Harding (9.19). 2008 (Freshman): Traveled with Statesmen as No. 2 kicker all season...Saw action at West Georgia, credited for two missed PAT attempts. 2007 (Redshirted): Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt. PREP: Lettered four years for Coach Greg Robinson and the Wildcats…Named All-District his senior season…Connected on 33-of-35 PAT’s and 3-of-5 FG’s as a senior…Kicked the game winning field goal versus arch rival East Side High…Also lettered in soccer and tennis… PERSONAL: Matthew Thomas Dean…Born July 6, 1988…Son of Mary Claire and Chuck Dean…Has five brothers, Will, Duke, James, John, and Pat and one sister, Claire…Major is undecided...Also played varsity tennis for the Statesmen in 2008-2009.

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PERSONAL: Full name is LeVon Nathaniel Floyd…Born March 7, 1991…Son of Verryl and Theresa Floyd…Has a younger brother, Terrance…Mother was an All-American volleyball player at Jacksonville University, and father was an All-American football player at Florida A&M…Majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Journalism.

P • 6-0 • 190 • Senior • 1L Laurel, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC

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Tyler Caldwell

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DIABLO VALLEY: Played two seasons for Mike Darr at Diablo Valley Community College in Pleasant Hill, Calif....As a sophomore, rushed 52 times for 502 yards and four touchdowns... Averaged 62.2 yards per game and 8.0 ypc, which was good enough for No. 1 in Nor-Cal Conference...Also grabbed 12 passes for 102 yards and one score...As a freshman., rushed 33 times for 189 yards and one touchdown...Caught 15 passes for 105 yards.

FB • 6-0 • 215 • Junior • 2L Sommerville, N.J. • Central Connecticut State

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PREP: Played four seasons for Robert Crivellari at Elkins High School...Started all four years at running back and kick returner...Named All-State Honorable Mention in 2009 after rushing for 1,152 yards and 21 touchdowns...Turned in 183 receiving yards and three additional scores... Delivered two games with six touchdowns...Garnered All-District accolades as a junior and senior...Holds Elkins High record for touchdowns in a game (6) and touchdowns in a season (21)...Also lettered in basketball, track and bowling...Named to the All-District Academic Team in 2008 and 2009.

Kyle Van Ness

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

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2000 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • FIVE-TIME NCAA DII FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANT

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Clint Farrar

FB • 5-8 • 195 • Senior • 3L Kossuth, Miss. • Kossuth

2009 (Junior): Member of the squad, but did not see on the field action. 2008 (Sophomore): Member of the team but did not see action for the Gulf South Conference Champion Statesmen.

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2007 (Freshman): Redshirted PREP: Lettered three seasons for Scott Gray at Kossuth High School at running back…Named First Team All-District 1-3A…Named All-Conference in track and field...Earned Best Offensive Back and Head Hunter Award. PERSONAL: Full name is Clint Lee Farrar…Born July 18, 1989…Son of Barney Farrar and Caroline Butler…Father Barney was a member of the Statesmen football team and was team captain for the Statesmen football team his senior season and is currently tight ends coach for the University of Southern Mississippi…Has three siblings…Cari Farrar, Goldman Butler and Goldee Butler…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

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Tyler Seau

OLB • 5-11 • 219 • Junior • TR Oceanside, Calif. • Palomar (Calif.) College

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PALOMAR: Played two season, including a redshirt season, at Palomar College in San Diego, Calif., for coach Joe Early...As a sophomore, Seau recorded 48 tackles with 6.5 tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks...Also tallied seven quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups...Missed two games due to injury...Freshman season had 46 tackles (29 solo), a half-sack, a tackle for a loss, two broken-up pass and five quarterback hurries playing in 10 of 11 games and missing the other one with an injury...Led the team in both tackles (11) and solo tackles (seven) in a 20-7 win over Long Beach City College on Oct. 25 as he stepped it up with David Motu, the Comets’ leading tackler, sidelined with an injury...Had four tackles (two solo) and broke up a pass in a 41-14 rout of Orange Coast on Nov. 8...Helped the 8-3 Comets defeat Cerritos 38-33 in the Golden Empire Bowl on Nov. 22 in Bakersfield with four tackles (three solo) and a broken-up pass...Redshirted in 2007 for the Comets. PREP:Played for coach Chris Hauser at Mission Hills High in San Marcos.

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PERSONAL: Tyler Christian Seau...Born June 10, 1989...Son of Melissa Sparks Hunter and Tioina “Junior” Seau, former USC All-American and All-Pro linebacker for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots...Has two brothers; Kekoa and Jake, and two sisters, Sydney and Brandi.

Kenny Barnes

LB • 6-0 • 190 • Freshman • HS Madison, Miss. • Madison Central HS

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

PREP: Played football, basketball and track at Madison Central High School...Coached by Mississippi legend Bobby Hall on the gridiron...Played on both sides of the ball, but primarily used at safety...Garnered All-Metro First Team honors by The Clarion Ledger and Second Team All-Region...On the track, helped MCHS claim back-to-back MHSAA North Half State Championships in 2009 and 2010...Was presented with Humanity and Leadership Awards as a senior. PERSONAL: Kenneth Ra’Shad Barnes...Born March 24, 1992...Son of Kenneth and Fannie Barnes...Has three sisters, Kimberli, Keneshia and Teena...Majoring in Pre-Engineering.

Jamarcus Jackson

RB • 5-9 • 219 • Junior • TR Canton, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC

HOLMES CC: Lettered two seasons under head coach Danny Robertson at Holmes CC...Rushed 42 times for 154 yards and three touchdowns...Earned the Running Back of the Year Award. PREP: Successful high school career under the direction of coach James Davis at Canton High School...Named MVP of both football and baseball teams in his senior season...Named First Team All-Metro at running back...Graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Jamarcus Tyree Jackson...Born Sept. 12, 1989...Son of Jeanette Jackson...Has one brother, Marcus Mack....Major is health, physical education and recreation.

Will Edgecombe

LB • 6-3 • 235 • Freshman • RS Madison, Miss. • Jackson Academy

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted...Will make the move to linebacker in 2010. PREP: Lettered three years for coach Joey Hawkins at Jackson Academy...Primarily used as a tight end and defensive end for the Raiders...Named MPSA Player of the Week four times during his senior year...Named All-Conference in 2008 after catching 11 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns...One of the top talents in the Mississippi Private School Association...Helped Jackson Academy claim the North AAA Championship in 2007...Also lettered in track and field. PERSONAL: William (Will) Carter Edgecombe...Born September 28, 1990...Son of Kent and Byron Edgecombe...Has two siblings, Craig and Annie...Major is undecided.

Bill Hawkins

LB • 6-2 • 225 • Junior • TR Booneville, Miss. • Hinds (Miss.) CC

HINDS CC: Played two seasons for coach Gene Murphy and the eagles of Hinds Community College...Lettered both years, while serving as a starting linebacker his sophomore season... Named to the Mississippi Association of Junior and Community College’s South All-Star Team... Received NJCAA Academic All-American honors...Carried Eagles’ highest GPA...Freshman season tallied 40 tackles with a forced fumble and one interception...Sophomore year recorded 63 stops with 10 tackles-for-loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one pass break-up. PREP: Played four years for Mississippi legend and DSU alum Jim Drewry at Booneville High School...Lettered all four years at BHS, while starting his junior and senior seasons...Named to the All-District team in 2007...As a senior, totaled 130 tackles with 15 tackles-for-loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...Received Blue Devil Award and Best Linebacker Award...Named permanent Team Captain...Also lettered in basketball, power lifting and track...National Honor Society President...Member of National Honor Society and Math and Science Club...Selected to the BHS Hall of Fame. PERSONAL: William Edward Hawkins...Born May 25, 1990...Son of Rick Hawkins and Ben and Dawn Page...Has four siblings...Majoring in Biology and Secondary Education.

Mitchell Magloire

LB • 6-3 • 246 • Junior • TR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • University of Akron

UNIV. OF AKRON: (2007): Played in six games and made two tackles...(2006): Did not see game action...Named Akron’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year. VALLEY FORGE: Helped Valley Forge Military Academy and College to a 7-2 record in the Sea Board Conference ... Named MVP on defense while leading the team in sacks (19.5) and 88 tackles ... Lettered Two seasons freshman years as a wide receiver and sophomore year as a linebacker at Valley Forge Military Academy and College coached by Jim Burner before enrolling at Akron University ... Earned Most Valuable player by Seaboard conference at Linebacker 19.5 sacks and 88 tackles. PREP: Played four years at Cardinal Gibbons HS in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for Mike Morrill...First Team All-State Wide Receiver as a senior in 2004...Tabbed by Scout.com as the best player in the Broward County ... Played in the Dade-Broward County All-Star game...Three-year letter winner as a receiver/ running back and defensive back...Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a senior...Also played in the Broward County North-South All-Star game...Member of the CBHS state championship track team...Broke the county record 400 meter and won State track meet 400 meters 48.68 schools 4x100 relay team. PERSONAL: Mitchell Antoine Magloire...Son of Mireille Lamour-Prophete...Has three siblings...Majoring in Biology.

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1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

Justin Whitley

S • 6-0 • 197 • Junior • TR San Francisco, Calif. • Yuba (Calif.) College

2010 MEDIA & RECRUITING GUIDE

YUBA: Played one season at Yuba College (Calif.) for coach Ted Hoal...Also played one year at San Francisco (Calif.) City College...Started each year at both schools...As a sophomore at YC, recorded 23 tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss.

PERSONAL: Justin Whitley...Son of Derrell Whitley...Born September 4, 1986...Has three siblings...Majoring in Marketing.

Robert Hogan

LB • 6-1 • 221 • Junior • 2L Lexington, Miss. • J.J. McClain HS

2010 (Outlook): Returns as the anchor at middle linebacker for the Statesmen in coach Ron Roberts’ 3-3-5 defense...48 career tackles in just two seasons.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen defense...Credited with 15 total tackles which included two tackles for loss...Recorded one sack vs. Tusculum (11.22)...Recovered two fumbles on the season...One of the top freshman linebackers in the Gulf South.

PERSONAL: Robert Earl Hogan, Jr....Born September 29, 1989...Son of Robert and Easter Hogan...Has nine siblings...Major is undecided.

Matt Snyder

PK • 6-1 • 205 • Junior • TR San Jose, Calif. • Foothill (Calif.) College

PREP: Lettered in football and soccer at Valley Christian High School...Played for Mike Machado on the gridiron...Drilled a school-record 76 consecutive extra point attempts...Holds school-JV record with 50-yard field goal...Helped guide VCHS to 2002 Division I CCS Football Championship and 2003 Division IV CCS Football Championship...Named Scholar-Athlete.

PERSONAL: Bradley Augustin...Born February 4, 1992...Son of Stanley Samedy and Elsie Augustin...Majoring in Pre-Med.

Xavier Triplett

LB • 6-1 • 225 • Freshman • RS Hillsboro, Miss. • Scott Central HS

2009: Redshirted PREP: Played for head coach Mickey Bounds at Scott Central High School in Hillsboro...Was a four-year starter, primarily at the middle linebacker and defensive tackle positions…Garnered All-District and All-Area Most Valuable Player honors…Collected six letters in his athletic career, as he was also a member of the Scott Central basketball team...Earned the highest GPA on the basketball team one season…Was a member of the Student Council. PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1991…Son of Lisa Walker and Perry Triplett…Has two sisters, Portia Holifield and Lanie Triplett…Majoring in Sports Medicine.

COAHOMA: Played two seasons for coach Fair at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Miss....Also lettered in baseball...Among the team’s leaders in tackles and games played. PREP: Lettered on the gridiron and the diamond for the Shaw Hawks...Played for coach Randy Ball...Named Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore, junior and senior...Team MVP his senior year...Also lettered in baseball...Named Pitcher of the Year as a junior and senior and Team MVP his senior season. PERSONAL: JeJuan McConnell...Born August 15, 1986...Son of LeShawn McConnell...Majoring in Business Administration.

Phillip Yandall

OL • 6-4 • 295 • Senior • 1L Leone, American Samoa • Southwestern (Calif.) CC

2009 (Junior): Played in nine games for the Statesmen with two starts...Graded 88 percent or better in each contest with a high of 94 percent versus West Georgia (11.7)...Finished fourth on the squad in knockdown and pancake blocks. SOUTHWESTERN: Two-time NJCAA All-American and All-Conference selection at tackle for coach Ed Carberry and the Jaguars of Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif....Helped Jaguars rebound from 3-7 finish as a freshman to post a 7-3 mark as a sophomore…Graded at 90 percent or better all season...Amongst team leaders in pancake and devastation blocks. PREP: Lettered four years at Leone High School in Leone, America Samoa…Started three years on the offensive and defensive lines.

Willie Bradberry

LB • 6-1 • 245 • Senior • 2L Greenville, Miss. • Coahoma (Miss.) CC

2009 (Junior): Member of the squad, but did not see action on the field. 2007 and 2008 (Junior): Sat out the season as a redshirt. COAHOMA CC: Played two seasons at Coahoma County Community College...Statistics were unavailable. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Coach Willie Young at Greenville-Weston…Named to All-District Team as a senior…Also lettered in powerlifting…Won powerlifting State Championship. PERSONAL: Willie L. Bradberry, Jr….Born June 8, 1987…Son of Willie and Alva Bradberry… Has one sister, Faydress…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

PERSONAL: Matthew John Snyder...Born April 21, 1986...Son of Bill Snyder and Terri Snyder... Has two sisters; Jessica and Amanda...Has one brother, Derek...Majoring in Sports management.

PERSONAL: Phillip Eric Yandall…Born October 29, 1988…Son of Michael Eric and Sinoanoa Yandall…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Andrew Jones

P • 6-0 • 185 • Junior • 1L Corinth, Miss. • Kossuth

2009 (Sophomore): Member of the squad, but did not see action on the field. 2008 (Freshman): Was a member of the GSC Championship Team, but did not see action. PREP: Lettered three seasons for coach Scott Gray at Kossuth High School...Saw time at reciever, defensive back, punter and kicker...Named Team MVP following senior season where he recorded 42 catches for 820 yards and nine touchdowns...Averaged 39.7 yards per punt with a long of 69...Made five field goals with a long of 47...Named All-State punter in 2006, also named Super 22 place kicker and wide reciever.

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FOOTHILL: Played 2009 season for coach Doug Boyett at Foothill College in Los Altos, Calif.... Connected on 4-of-6 field goals and 27-of-34 extra point attempts as a sophomore...Seasonlong of 38 yards versus Chabot College...Spent 2007 season at DeAnza College...As a freshman connected on 24-of-33 extra point attempts and was 0-2 on field goals.

PREP: Lettered four seasons for Derrick Smith at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, Fla.... Primarily used at outside linebacker...Team Captain...All-time Bayside HS sack leader...Named First Team All-District, All-Conference and All-Space Coast/Central Florida...FACA First Team All-Defense...Also lettered in track and basketball...Named to the Honor Roll and Area One Award winner.

LB • 5-10 • 225 • Junior • TR Shaw, Miss. • Coahoma (Miss.) CC

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PREP: Played four seasons for coach Stanley Spell at J.J. McClain High School...Played linebacker and quarterback for JJMHS...Named All-State, All-Conference, and All-District in football...Also received All-Holmes County honors...Named team MVP as a senior...Also lettered in powerlifting...Member of Beat Club, Gear-Up, and F.B.L.A....Named to Honor Roll.

JeJuan McConnell

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2009 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games for the Statesmen at middle linebacker...Totaled 33 tackles to rank seventh on the squad...Tallied 21 unassisted tackles and 10 assisted last year... Recorded 3.0 tackles for loss...Recorded first career interception versus Valdosta State...Seasonhigh five tackles three times at Texas A&M-Kingsville, West Alabama and Arkansas Tech.

LB • 6-2 • 212 • Freshman • HS Palm Bay, Fla. • Bayside High School

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PREP: Played football and basketball at South San Francisco City High School...Played four positions, but used primarily as a wide receiver...Named Team MVP.

Bradley Augustin

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

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PERSONAL: Full name is Christopher Andrew Jones...Son of Chris Jones and Donna Johnson... Born November 1, 1988...Has three siblings, Josh, Brittany and Lauren...Majoring in Computer Information Systems.

2000 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • FIVE-TIME NCAA DII FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANT

2010 STATESMEN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE • 31

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Christian Hawkins

DE • 6-3 • 255 • Junior • TR Greenwood, Miss. • Mississippi Delta CC

MISS. DELTA: Played two seasons for Jay Miller at Mississippi Delta Community College... Started his sophomore season for the Trojans at defensive end.

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PREP: Lettered three seasons for Sheldon Hodge at Greenwood High School...Named All-District and All-Area in 2006 and 2007...Led GHS in tackles as a junior and senior...Named Team MVP his senior season...Also lettered in track and field...Garnered MVP honors in track as well. PERSONAL: Christian Hosea Hawkins...Son of Larry and Emma Hawkins...Has three siblings... Father played at the University of Arkansas...Majoring in Business Management.

Giraud Hawkins

LB • 6-1 • 210 • Freshman • HS New Orleans, La. • Edna Karr High School

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PREP: Standout linebacker under head coach Jabbar Juluke at tradition rich Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, La...Named Second Team All-District senior season...Also lettered in baseball,basketball and track. PERSONAL: Giraud Leroy Hawkins...Born July 9, 1992...Son of Gwendolyn Hawkins...Majoring in pre-med.

Ryan Meehan

OL • 6-3 • 285 • Senior • 1L San Diego, Calif. • Saddleback (Calif.) College

2009 (Junior): Played in eight games for the Statesmen last season...Graded at 85-percent or better in each game.

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SADDLEBACK CC: Lettered two seasons for coach Mark McElroy...One of the top linemen in the California Junior College system...Started sophomore season at center... He earned first team All-National Division Southern Conference and Lineman of the Year honors this past season, helping the Gauchos to an unprecedented season on offense where they set the record for most points-scored-per-game (38.7) as a team...Started four games as a freshman. PREP: Lettered four years for Monte Vista High School for coach Craig Bergman...Three-year starter on the offensive line for the Mustangs...Named All-County his senior season...Helped MVHS to CIF Championship in 2004...Also lettered in wrestling and track. PERSONAL: Ryan William Meehan...Born March 2, 1988...Son of Terry Meehan and Kristen Deardon...Has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters...Majoring in criminal justice.

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Tim Johnson

OL • 6-4 • 325 • Sophomore • TR Clarksdale, Miss. • Coahoma CC

Evan Shaw

OL • 6-2 • 275 • Junior • TR Hattiesburg, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

PREP: Lettered in football, baseball, track and basketball at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Miss....Played on the gridiron for David Sykes...As a senior, Named to Mississippi Independent Schools Association All-State Team after guiding JA to the 2010 MISA State 3A Championship... Also received All-Conference honors.

PREP: Played four seasons, lettering three, for Doug Hoehn at Hattiesburg High School... Three-year starter at defensive end and offensive tackle...Offensive Captain as a senior...Recorded 73 tackles and graded at 83 percent as a senior...Also lettered in powerlifting and track.

PERSONAL: John Travis Williams...Born January 31, 1992...Son of Don and Sara Williams...Has one brother, Jake...Has one sister, Grace...Majoring in Business.

PERSONAL: Evan O. Shaw...Son of Ricky and Linda Shaw...Born March 5, 1990...Has one sister, Erin...Majoring in Business Management.

Casey Cole Carver

OL • 6-2 • 275 • Senior • 1L Modesto, Calif. • Modesto (Calif.) College

2009 (Junior): Appeared in seven games for the Statesmen... Graded out at 85%... Wore number 63. MODESTO JC: Lettered two seasons for coach Sam Young and the Pirates of Modesto Junior College...All-Golden Gate Conference selection...Helped guide MJC to the Golden Gate Conference Championship...Pirates claimed Graffiti Bowl title during his sophomore season. PREP: Lettered four seasons at Thomas Downey HS for coach Frank Bispo...Primarily used as a center and defensive end...Also lettered in wrestling...Two-time wrestling heavyweight league champion as a junior and senior...Named baseball team MVP as a sophomore...Received Thomas Downey Award, presented for maintaining a 3.0 GPA while competing in three sports his sophomore through senior seasons. PERSONAL: Casey Cole Carver...Born July 6, 1988...Son of Kim Smith and Ronnie Carver...Has four siblings...Majoring in Kineseology.

Alan Walters

OL • 6-2 • 275 • Junior • 2L Jackson, Miss. • Jackson Prep

2009 (Sophomore): Made the switch from offensive line to defensive line midway through training camp...Saw action in seven games, recording five tackles with 1.5 tackles-for-loss for minus eight yards and one sack for minus four yards.

Donterius Williams

DL • 6-1 • 325 • Junior • TR Shelby, Miss. • Coahoma (Miss.) CC

COAHOMA: Played two seasons for Willie Kirksey at Coahoma (Miss.) CC...Started two seasons on the defensive line at tackle...Among the team leaders in tackles. PREP: Lettered four years for Demarius Mitchell at Broad Street High School in Shelby, Miss...Named All-Area and All-District by The Bolivar Commercial...Garnered BSHS Defensive Lineman and Offensive Lineman of the Year Awards...Delta Touchdown Club Second Team All-Region...Team MVP...Also lettered in track. PERSONAL: Donterius Lemarcus Williams...Born December 19, 1988...Son of Anthony and Brenda Hunter...Has one sister, Antwanette...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and recreation.

Jim Chappell

OL • 6-5 • 325 • Freshman • RS Montgomery, Ala. • Hinds (Miss.) CC

HINDS: Spent the 2009 season as a redshirt on Gene Murphy’s squad at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Ala....Primarily used on the offensive line. PERSONAL: James (Jim) O. Chappell...Born August 22, 1990...Son of James and Cheryl Chappell...Has one sister, Katie...Majoring in Education...Also attended Belhaven University.

2008 (Freshman): Played in two games for the Statesmen last season...Talented lineman with good feet and quickness for his size. 2007 (Freshman): Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt.

PREP: Played four seasons on the offensive line for the Red Panthers under the direction of head coach Eddie Maxon...Named All-District 3-2A during his prep career...Also lettered in track and field. PERSONAL: Timothy Gerald Johnson...Born Dec. 20, 1989...Son of Timothy and Debra Johnson...Has one brother, Jacobie Kinsey, and one sister, Diesha Gibson...Major is exercise science.

PERSONAL: John Alan Walters…Born March 8, 1989…Son of Alan and Tricia Walters…Has one sister, Katy…Majoring in Business Finance.

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OL • 6-4 • 275 • Freshman • HS Jackson, Miss. • Jackson Academy

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College in Ellisville, Miss....Started two years on the offensive line, seeing time at both tackle and guard... Graded at 90 percent or better in every game as a sophomore and 85 percent or better as a freshman...Selected to played in MACJC All-Star Game...Named 2009 MACJC All-Star...Received Letter “J” Award...Led Bobcats in pancake blocks.

PREP: Lettered three seasons for Coach Ricky Black and the Patriots…Named to AllConference and All-State Teams his junior and senior seasons…Voted Offensive Line MVP as a senior…Helped guide team to State Championship as a senior with a 12-0 record…Also lettered in track and field.

COAHOMA CC: Lettered one season for Freeman Horton at Coahoma Community College.

Travis Williams

1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

Jake Zbydniewski

OL • 6-1 • 295 • Senior • 3L Fort Walton Beach, Fla. • Choctawatchee HS

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2006 (Junior): Started all 15 games at left tackle...Graded at 90 percent or better in every game for the Statesmen, including a season-high 97 percent versus North Alabama in the NCAA Division Quarterfinals...Finished third on the team in knockdown blocks and fourth in pancakes...Helped guide Statesmen to NCAA South Region Championship.

2004 (Freshman): Started all 10 games as a redshirt freshman at left tackle...Graded at 70 percent or better in every game...Finished third in knockdown blocks. 2003 (Freshman): Redshirted. PREP: Played four years at Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla....Garnered All-State honors his senior season...Also named to All-Area, All-District and All-Conference during his time at CHS...Team Captain...Also lettered in Track and Field and Weightlifting... Member of FCA.

Matt Melton

DE • 6-2 • 265 • Senior • 3L Cleveland, Miss. • Cleveland HS

2010 Season Outlook: Will make the move from inside of the defensive line to defensive end in Pete Golding’s defense... The most experienced defensive lineman for the Statesmen will look to make a big impact in both the pass rush and run stop... Will be a strong All-GSC candidate.

2008 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games for the Statesmen…Tallied 20 tackles on the season, five solo…Had 1.5 tackles for a loss of three yards…Two interception returns for four yards…One interception in each game vs. North Alabama (10.16) and (11.29)…Recorded season high three tackles twice vs. Harding (9.20) and Arkansas Tech (11.1).

2006 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2006 campaign as a redshirt. PREP: Lettered three seasons at Cleveland for Greg Robinson and former coach Mickey Sellers…All-Conference selection at linebacker and offensive line his senior year…Helped the Wildcats to State Runner-Up finish in 2004…Also lettered in powerlifting.

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College ion Ellisville, Miss....Started two years on the offensive line, seeing time at both tackle and guard... Graded at 89 percent or better in every game as a sophomore and 85 percent or better as a freshman...Selected to played in MACJC All-Star Game.

2010 (Outlook): Projects to be Delta State’s top returning lineman.

PREP: Played three years, receiving two letters, for Lewis Smith at D’Iberville High School... Saw action at defensive end and offensive tackle...Two-time DHS Defensive MVP...Named All-District as a junior and senior.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 10 games for the GSC champion Statesmen at tackle and guard...Powerful run blocker with great feet for pass protection...Graded at 85 percent for the season, including a season-high 95 percent versus Tusculum College in the NCAA Division II Playoffs...Named to the GSC Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Johnathon Chase Sherman...Son of Michelle Holmes and Lee Holmes...Has one brother, Nick...Majoring in Business.

PREP: Started all four years for coach Ezell Powell at J.F. Kennedy High...Named first team AllState, All-Conference, All-District, and All-Area as a senior...Delta Touchdown Club Offensive Lineman of the Year...The Bolivar Commercial All-Area Team...Also played defensive tackle... Also lettered in basketball and track...Member of Beta Club...Served on the JFK Student Government Association...Principal’s List...Valeditorian of his senior class.

Darrell Leopold

C • 6-2 • 305 • Junior • TR Laurel, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College...Started at center both years...Graded at 90 percent or higher as a sophomore and 85 percent of better as a freshman. PREP: Played three years for Milton Smith at Laurel High School...Lettered three years, while starting all three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines...Selected to the MHSAA 4A All-State Team as a senior...Named All-Conference, All-District and All-Area as a junior and senior...Helped lead LHS (14-1) to MHSAA 4A State Championship as a senior...Also lettered in track...Member of Key Club. PERSONAL: Darrell Antonio Leopold...Son of Deborah Leopold...Born June 27, 1990...Has three siblings...Majoring in Accounting.

Harrison Lauer

OL • 6-5 • 295 • Junior • TR Los Angeles, Calif. • Orange Coast (Calif.) College

ORANGE COAST: Played two seasons on the offensive line for Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Calif...Coached by Doug Smith at OCC...All-Conference Honorable Mention at tackle. PREP: Lettered three seasons for Armando Gonzalez at Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, Calif....Started all three years on the offensive and defensive line...Saw time at tackle, center and defensive tackle...Named All-South Coast by California Coast League. PERSONAL: Harrison Lauer...Born February 5, 1989...Son of Peng Lauer...Has one brother, Ian...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

PERSONAL: Matthew Frank Melton…Born December 17, 1987…Son of Sidney and Marie Melton…Has one brother, Sid and one sister, Annie…Majoring in Business.

2009 (Sophomore): Started two games before suffering season ending injury at Arkansas Monticello (9.12)…Earned GSC Academic Honor Roll…Received medical redshirt.

PERSONAL: Kendall Kordez Hunter...Born November 12, 1989...Son of Doristiner Hunter...Has one sibling, Desmond...Majoring in athletic training with a minor in biology.

Roman Brasfield

OL • 6-1 • 285 • Freshman • HS Oneonta, Ala. • Oneonta High School

PREP: Lettered three seasons under the direction of Gardener Gilliland at Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Ala...Earned Best Offensive Lineman Award in 2007, 08 and 09...2009 Captain Award...Also named All-County at offensive tackle...Also competed in track and powerlifting...National Honor Society Graduate. PERSONAL: Jon Roman Brasfield...Born Dec. 29, 1991...Son of Julie Brasfield and Lupe Escobedo...Has one brother, Justin and one sister Julianne.

Cameron Murray

DE • 6-2 • 245 • Junior • TR Hazelhurst, Miss. • Iowa State University

IOWA STATE: Spent the 2009 season as a member of Iowa State University Cyclones under coach Paul Rhoads...Did not see action on the field. COPIAH-LINCOLN: Played for former Statesmen quarterback Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College...Primarily used at defensive end. PREP: Lettered four years for Willie Brown and Todd Daniels at Hazelhurst High School... Played left guard at HHS...Guided HHS to 13-0 finish and MHSAA Class 3A State Championship in 2005.

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2007 (Freshman): Played in six games on the defensive line…Was productive in limited action, recording eight tackles, 0.5 for loss, and recorded half a sack…Missed part of the season due to knee injury...Season-high two solo tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist (9.22)...Recorded 0.5 sack vs. West Georgia (10.27)...Returned kickoff vs. UA-Monticello (11.10) for 11 yards.

OL • 6-6 • 338 • Sophomore • 1L Mound Bayou, Miss. • John F. Kennedy HS

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2009 (Junior): Started in six games and appeared in all 10 games of the season... Registered 20 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for a loss of 10 yards... Led the team with two fumble recoveries.

Kendall Hunter

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PERSONAL: Jake Alan Zbydniewski...Born January 18, 1985...Son of Brian and Janet Zbydniewski...Has two sisters, Danielle and Brenna...Majoring in Education.

OL • 6-4 • 285 • Junior • TR D’Iberville, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC

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2005 (Sophomore): Turned in solid sophomore season...Started 11 games at left tackle... Graded 80 percent or better in every game.

Chase Sherman

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

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PERSONAL: Cameron Bernard Murray...Born August 27, 1987...Son of Carol Ann Neal and Stephen Anthony Murray, Sr...Has four siblings...Majoring in Criminal Justice.

2000 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • FIVE-TIME NCAA DII FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANT

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Darius Johnson

WR • 6-5 • 205 • Freshman • TR Miami, Fla. • Kansas State University

KANSAS STATE: Spent the 2009 season as a redshirt for Bill Snyder at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan....One of the top receiver prospects on the KSU roster as a freshman.

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PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Miami-Carol City High School in Miami, Fla....Played football for Harold Barnwell...Named All-State and All-Area as a senior...Primarily saw time at wide receiver...Also recruited by Miami, Florida State and South Florida. PERSONAL: Darius Johnson...Born November 9, 1990...Son of Constance Carswell...Has three sisters, Vekeisha Carter, Kitoya Carter and Kyla Carswell...Majoring in Business.

Bill Franks

WR • 5-8 • 178 • Junior • TR State Line, Miss. • East Mississippi CC

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EAST MISSISSIPPI: Played two seasons for coach Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi Community College...Started his sophomore year at wide receiver, leading the Lions to an 11-1 record, MACJC Championship and a co-NJCAA National Championship...Named MACJC Second Team All-State after catching 51 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns in 2009...Also rushed for 128 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown...Helped lead EMCC to 27-24 victory over Arizona Western College in the inaugural Mississippi Bowl...Grabbed 12 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown as a freshman. PREP: Played four years, starting three at quarterback and safety, for Johnny Ainsworth at Greene County High School in Leakesville...Led team to two 10 win seasons and 32 victories in his four years at GCHS...Guided GCHS to two Conference titles...Rushed for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior...Named Team MVP...Also lettered in basketball.

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PERSONAL: Bill Franks...Son of Amy Franks...Born October 25, 1989...Has three sisters... Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Carlton Ollie

WR • 5-11 • 180 • Junior • TR Flora, Miss. • Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) CC

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COPIAH-LINCOLN: Played two seasons for former Statesmen quarterback Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College...Grabbed 17 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore...Played defensive back as a freshman. PREP: Lettered four years for Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School...Started three years at wide receiver and cornerback...Named All-State as a senior...Captured All-District honors as a junior and senior...Also lettered in basketball, where he helped MCHS claim the 5A MHSAA State Championship. PERSONAL: Carlton Ollie...Son of Bobbie Ollie...Born January 12, 1989...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Jacob Sesma

TE • 6-3 • 235 • Junior • 2L Walnut, Miss. • Walnut HS

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

2009 (Sophomore): Played in five games…Registered five total tackles…Career-high two tackles at Ouachita Baptist (9.26)...Tallied one tack each versus Valdosta State, North Alabama and West Georgia. 2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games for the GSC champion Statesmen at superback and linebacker. PREP: Lettered all four years of high school for coach Timmy Moore at Walnut HS...Named All-State in 2007...Despite WHS finishing second in district, Sesma was named District Player of the Year...Earned All-District, All-Region, All-County during his time at Walnut at both linebacker and running back...Tallied 129 tackles his senior year...Rushed for 1001 yards and 13 touchdowns...Passed for 811 yards with eight touchdowns and grabbed 12 passes for 81 yards with two touchdowns. PERSONAL: Jacon Sesma...Born February 22, 1990...Son of Rebecca and Juan Hernandez and Daniel Sesma...Proud Mexican-American...Major is undecided.

Chance Starkweather

TE • 6-2 • 245 • Junior • TR Richland, Miss. • Hinds (Miss.) CC

HINDS CC: Played two seasons for coach Gene Murphy and the Eagles...Lettered both his freshman and sophomore seasons...Served as starting H-back in coach Murphy’s offensive system...Named to the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College’s All-Stars. PREP: Played four years for Richland High School...Lettered all four seasons...Started at linebacker and tight end each of his four seasons...Named All-Conference and All-District his sophomore, junior and senior seasons...Named Second Team All-Metro at tight end by The Clarion Ledger as a senior...Chosen to be a permanent Team Captain by his teammates... Recorded 291 career tackles at RHS, including 135 as a senior and 103 as a junior...Holds RHS record for tackles in a game with 25...Scored six career touchdowns...Lettered three seasons in baseball, guiding RHS to district titles in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008...Named Second Team All-State (3A)...Also received All-Conference honors in 2007 and 2008. PERSONAL: Ryan Chance Starkweather...Born March 30, 1990...Son of Danny and Rebecca Starkweather...Has two brothers, Kevin Jones and Scott Starkweather...Majoring in Exercise Science.

Dex Hopkins

TE • 6-2 • 225 • Junior • TR Richland, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC

HOLMES CC: Two year starter and Team Captain for Danny Robertson and the Holmes Community College Bulldogs...Played quarterback and tight end during his time at HCC...Named Honorable Mention All-State as a sophomore after rushing for 354 yards and four touchdowns on 89 carries...Completed 74-of-142 attempts for 962 yards with seven touchdowns and 14 interceptions...Finished the year with 1,316 yards of total offense.

quarterback...Named All-District as a senior. PERSONAL: Dexter Keaton Hopkins...Goes by “Dex”...Son of Kathy Hopkins...Born September 6, 1988...Has two siblings...Majoring in Social Science Education.

Dewayne Hopson

DE • 6-3 • 238 • Sophomore • 1L Clarksdale, Miss. • Clarksdale HS

JONES COUNTY JC: Played one season for Eddie Pierce at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Miss....Primarily used as a rush end. PREP: Lettered four seasons for Jim Hughes at Clarksdale High School...Used primarily at tight end and defensive end...Helped lead CHS to Mississippi High School Activities Association North Half Championship in 2004 and 2006...CHS claimed Region 4A Championship in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007...Also lettered in power lifting...Honored with Power Lifting Award as a senior...Graduate with honors. PERSONAL: Derek Dewayne Hopeson, Jr....Born May 4, 1990...Son of Derek and Trica Hopson... Has two brothers, Ryan and Stephen...Has one sister, Kenndi...Majoring in Computer Science.

Chance Dennis

WR • 6-3 • 200 • Junior • TR Houston, Texas • Stephen F. Austin

S.F. AUSTIN: Played two seasons for the Lumberjacks at Stephen F. Austin University in Nagadoches, Texas...Named 2003 Southland Conference Freshman of the Year after catching 29 passes for 750 yards and six touchdowns...Followed up freshman year with outstanding sophomore campaign, hauling in 55 passes for 631 yards and six touchdowns...Injury forced Dennis to halt career for several seasons...Coached at SFA by current DSU offensive coordinator Greg Stevens. PREP: Lettered three seasons for David Aymond at Northshore Senior High School...Started junior and senior years...Houston TD Club Offensive Player of the Year nominee as a senior... Grabbed 29 passes for 881 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...Also lettered in baseball and track...Originally signed with Stephen F. Austin. PERSONAL: Chance Dennis...Born August 29, 1985...Son of Sherry Miller and Forend Dennis... Has four siblings... Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Reed Falkner

TE • 6-2 • 220 • Sophomore • HS Oxford, Miss. • Oxford HS

PREP: Lettered in football, basketball and soccer at Oxford High School...Played for Johnny Hill at OHS...Primarily used as a tight end and fullback...Named First Team All-State by The Clarion Ledger and Oxford Eagle...Garnered First Team All-Area and All-District as well. PERSONAL: Reed Hurdle Falkner...Born October 26, 1989...Son of Ley and Donna Falkner...Has one brother, Barkley...Majoring in Exercise Science.

PREP: Played four years for Doug Holder and Richland High School...Started three years at

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Alex Herndon

DT • 6-2 • 253 • Junior • TR Crockett, Calif. • Diablo Valley (Calif.) College

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Joe Marshall

DT • 6-2 • 305 • Junior • TR Clearwater, Fla. • Youngstown State University

YOUNGSTOWN STATE: Played two seasons for Eric Wolford at Youngstown State University...2009: Totaled 23 tackles, 3.0 tackles-for-loss, 0.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries... Played in 11 games...2008: Played in nine games, making 13 tackles with five assists...Has seven tackles in season finale at Western Illinois...Credited with 173 snaps played.

PREP: Played at John Swett High School in Crockett, Calif...Lettered in football, baseball and basketball...Played on the gridiron for John Angell...Saw time at quarterback, linebacker and defensive end...Participated in East-West Shrine Game...Junior year led team to North Coast Section Championship (baseball).

PREP: Three-year letter-winner at defensive tackle for Clearwater HS...Also played offense and scored six career touchdowns in goal line situations...Set school-record with 405-pound bench press...Named All-Conference...Also lettered in Track and Field...Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Alexander Herndon...Born January 25, 1989...Son of Michael and Lynette Herndon...Has two sisters, Michaela and Faith...Has one brother, Kenneth...Majoring in Psychology.

Anthony Daniels

DL • 6-3 • 270 • Junior • TR Detroit, Mich. • Victor Valley (Calif.) College

PREP: Lettered in basketball and football at Mackenzie High School in Detroit, Mich., for Eric Smith...Named to All-State by the Detroit Free Press and All-Metro in football...All-City and All-State on the basketball court as well. PERSONAL: Anthony Rydell Daniels...Born September 23, 1988...Son of Glenna Daniels...Has two sisters, Nefertara and Gardenia...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

DE • 6-4 • 255 • Senior • 1L Moto’otua, Western Samoa • New Mexico Military

2009 (Junior): Season cut short by knee injury with two games remaining in the year... Played in eight games with five starts at defensive end...Totaled 20 tackles with 3.5 tacklesfor-loss...Forced two fumbles and recovered one...Career-high seven tackles versus Valdosta State (10.1)...Tallied career-high 1.5 tackles-for-loss at West Alabama.

2008 and 2009 (Junior): Missed the season due to injury. EAST CENTRAL: Lettered one season for Terry Underwood and the Warriors…Earned AllState honorable mention and Warrior Award. PREP: Lettered three seasons for Brad Peterson at Louisville High School…Earned AllConference honors after junior and senior seasons…Named Best Defensive Lineman…Also participated in baseball. PERSONAL: Full name is Markevius DeShawn Hoskins…Born November 13, 1987…Son of Neishell Jordan…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

David Williams

DT • 6-3 • 303 • Junior • TR Fontana, Calif. • Chaffey (Calif.) College

CHAFFEY: Played two seasons for Carl Beach at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.... Started both seasons at defensive tackle...Helped Panthers amass 10-10 regular season record.

JONES JC: Played two seasons for Eddie Pierce at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College...Started at defensive tackle as a sophomore recording 21 tackles...Season-high five tackles versus Itawamba and Hinds...Totaled three tackles as a freshman. PREP: Played three years for Milton Smith at Laurel High School...Lettered two years, while starting all three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines...Named All-Conference, AllDistrict and All-Area as a senior...Helped lead LHS (14-1) to MHSAA 4A State Championship as a senior...Also lettered in basketball and track...Member of Key Club, FBLA and was a four-time Honor Roll recipient. PERSONAL: Robbie J. Mayers...Son of Joyce and Robbie Mayers...Born November 21, 1989... Has one sister, Jacqueline...Majoring in Computer Information Systems.

Terry Vaughn

DE • 6-1 • 275 • Junior • TR New Bern, N.C. • Garden City (Kan.) CC

GARDEN CITY: Played two seasons for Lucas Aslin at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kan....Two-year starter at defensive end and tackle...Named Preseason All-American in 2009...Recorded 54 tackles with 14 tackles-for-loss and six sacks as a sophomore...Started all nine games for the Broncobusters...Named NJCAA Second Team All-American...Garnered First Team All-Conference honors...Tallied 37 tackles with 17 tackles-for-loss and five sacks as a freshman...Named Second Team All-Conference...One of the most highly recruited players in NJCAA last season. PREP: Lettered in football and track at New Bern High School in New Bern, N.C....Played on the gridiron for Bobby Curlings, where he led New Bern to the 2008 North Carolina State Championship...Primarily played on NBHS defensive line...Named All-State First Team... Garnered All-Area, All-Conference and was selected to play in East versus West North Carolina All-Star Classic...Ranked as a Four-Star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com coming out of high school. PERSONAL: Terry Vaughn...Born August 5, 1989...Son of Terry Vaughn, Sr. and Elaine Vaughn... Has two sisters, Beverly and Kimberly...Majoring in Psychology...Nicknamed “Big Screen.”

PREP: Lettered in football, wrestling and track at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, Calif.... Played football under John Tyree.

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NEW MEXICO MILITARY: Played two seasons for coach Jeff Lynn and the Broncos in Roswell, N.M.…Recruited as a quarterback, but found a home at defensive end…Recorded 37 tackles as a sophomore.

DT • 6-2 • 285 • Junior • RS Louisville, Miss. • East Central (Miss.) CC

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Mark Hoskins

DT • 6-3 • 295 • Junior • TR Laurel, Miss. • Jones County (Miss.) JC

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VICTOR VALLEY: Played two seasons for Dan Hoover at Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif....As a sophomore in 2009, played in six games...Totaled 18 tackles with seven tacklesfor-loss and five sacks before being sidelined with an injury...Named All State and NJCAA All-American.

PERSONAL: Joe Marshall...Born July 2, 1990...Son of Renee and Joe Marshall...Has one brother, Roshawn and one sister, Breana...Majoring in Business.

Robbie Mayers

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DIABLO VALLEY: Played two seasons for Mike Darr at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif....Played in nine games as a sophomore...Recorded 21 tackles, six tackles-for-loss and team-high seven sacks...As a freshman, saw action in six games...Totaled 11 tackles with one tackle-for-loss.

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PERSONAL: David Antwon Williams...Born April 23, 1988...Son of Aaron and Antoinette Giles...Has two brothers, Aaron and Andrew...Has one sister, Alyssa...Majoring in Business.

PREP: Played three seasons for Jason Magalei at Tafuna High School in America Samoa…Led Tafuna to 2006 ASHAA Football Championship at quarterback…Named ASHAA Male Athlete of the Year in 2007…Also lettered in basketball. PERSONAL: Eljae Neemia Faoagali…Born June 15, 1989…Son of Lautofa and Siliafai Faoagali…Has two siblings, Roxzina and Komiti…Majoring in Criminal Justice.

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Jeremy Henderson

DE • 6-3 • 220 • Junior • TR Kosciusko, Miss. • Holmes (Miss.) CC

HOLMES CC: Played two seasons for Danny Robertson at Holmes Community College...Started as a freshman and sophomore at defensive end and linebacker...Recorded 40 tackles in 2009 with three tackles-for-loss.

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PREP: Lettered three seasons for John Perri at Kosciusko High School...Started sophomore through senior years at defensive end, but also saw time at full back and tight end...Also lettered in basketball, track and powerlifting. PERSONAL: Jeremy Martrez Henderson...Son of Collie Henderson...Born November 17, 1989...Majoring in Business.

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WR • 6-1 • 180 • Freshman • HS Centreville, Va. • Centreville High School

PREP: Lettered three years in football and soccer at Centreville High School in Centreville, Va....Played on the gridiron for Gerry Pannoni...Named Second Team All-District in football and First Team All-District in soccer as a senior...Team Captain. PERSONAL: Adam James Garrity...Born December 18, 1991...Son of Jay Garrity and Betty Garrity...Has one sister, Brooke...Major is undecided.

Kelvin Boston

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DB • 6-1 • 175 • Freshman • HS New Orleans, La. • Warren Easton High School PREP: PREP: Named First Team All-District for coach Antonio Hull at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans...Saw time at defensive back, linebacker and defensive end...Also lettered in basketball and track and field. PERSONAL: Kelvin James Boston, II...Born Jan. 18, 1991...Son of Kelvin and Shenelle Boston... Has two brothers, Kameron and Jordan...Has one sister, Sameera.

Cezar Coleman

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OL • 6-2 • 275 • Freshman • HS Jackson, Miss. • Provine High School PREP: Played for coach Willie Collins and the Provine Rams... Also participated in Track and Golf. Also played football for East Mississippi Community College and Hinds Community College. PERSONAL: Cezar Coleman... Born August 8, 1990... Son of Pamela and Jimmy Harris... Has two brothers, Xavier and Jalen Harris and one sister, Naudia Harris... Majoring in Engineering.

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Willie Dickson

RB • 5-10 • 1-210 • Junior • TR Greenwood, Miss. • Mississippi Delta Community College MISS. DELTA: Played two seasons for Jay Miller at Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead, Miss....Named All-State as a sophomore. PREP: Lettered in football and baseball at Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Miss.... Played on the gridiron for Charles Brady...Named First Team All-District by the Greenwood Commonwealth.

Eldrin Richard

DE • 6-6 • 235 • Freshman • HS Portland, Ore. • Lincoln High School PREP: Lettered in football and basketball at Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore....Coached by Andrew Grimes, Shawn Rodgers and Andrew Coulaserdo...Named All-League as a junior and senior. PERSONAL: Eldrin Tucker Richard...Born February 27, 1992...Son of Willie and Virginia Richard...Has three sisters, Angela Lewis-Traylor, LaShanta Lewis and Nikia Richard...Major is undecided.

PERSONAL: Willie Dickson...Born December 7, 1985...Son of Willie and Lillie Dickson...Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Taylor Haynes

WR • 5-10 • 175 • Freshman • HS Clarksdale, Miss. • Lee Academy PREP: Played for coach Robert Daniels and the Colts of Lee Academy. PERSONAL: Justin Taylor Haynes... Born December 30, 1991... Son of Mark and Liz Haynes... Has two brothers, Jonathan Rybolt and Colby Haynes... Majoring in Exercise Science.

Josh Hopstein

WR • 6-1 • 170 • Freshman • HS Springfield, Mo. • Ada High School

Trenton Warren

RB • 5-10 • 185 • Freshman • HS Baytown, Texas • Robert E. Lee High School PREP: Lettered four years in football, baseball and track at Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas...Played football for Marvin Sedberry...Primarily played corner in high school. PERSONAL: Trenton Warren...Born January 21, 1992...Has two siblings, Titus Bland and Taura Warren...Majoring in Aviation Management.

Josh Hopstein

WR • 6-1 • 170 • Freshman • HS Springfield, Mo. • Ada High School

PREP: Played for coach Lance Mancuso and the Cougars of Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma... Named All-District... Also participated in basketball, soccer, baseball and track... All-State Honorable Mention in soccer.

PERSONAL: Joshua Branson Hopstein... Born December 20, 1989 in Springfield, Missouri... Son of Bill and Rhonda Hopstein... Has one brother, Brandon and two sisters Kasi and Brandie... Majoring in Sports Medicine.

Michael Johnson

FB • 5-7 • 175 • Freshman • HS Madison, Miss. • Madison Central High School

Michael Johnson

FB • 5-7 • 175 • Freshman • HS Madison, Miss. • Madison Central High School

PREP: Played fullback under the direction of head coach Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss...Named All-Division First Team...Also named All Region First Team... Also lettered in track and powerlifting.

PERSONAL: Michael Jerome Johnson, Jr...Born April 10, 1991...Son of Michael and Cynthia Johnson...Major is Biology

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LB • LARDESTER HICKS-GREEN Three Time All-American & Four-time All-GSC

1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

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• INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS • SCORING

36, Chuck Thomas vs. Ark. St., 1936 6, Chuck Thomas vs. Ark. St., 1936 4, Rico McDonald vs. Valdosta St., 2000 Tregnel Thomas vs. W. Georgia.,1996 6, Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08 6, Scott Eyster vs. UCA, 2004 4, Trevar Deed vs. N. Alabama, 11/29/08 Greg Betterson vs. Harding, 9/20/08 5, Trey Crum vs. So. Ark., 2003 10, Ernie Wells vs. Ill.-Chicago, 1969 TOTAL OFFENSE

Plays Yards

81, Scott Eyster vs. SAU, 2003 508 Scott Eyster vs. VSU, 2004

126, Josh Bright, 2000 111, Trey Crum, 2003 110, Billy Dorgan, 2000 21, Josh Bright, 2000 21, Josh Bright, 2000 36, Scott Eyster, 2006 18, Ellis Debrow, 2003 6, Aubrey Matthews, 1982 71, Billy Dorgan, 2000 19, Trey Crum, 2003 13, Bryan Walker, 2005 (13-20) 13, Billy Dorgan, 2000 (13-20); TOTAL OFFENSE

Plays Yards

RUSHING 42, Greg Walker vs. W. Ala., 1993 316, Greg Walker vs. W. Ala., 1993 PASSING Passes Completions Consecutive Completions Yards

70, Scott Eyster vs. So. Ark., 2003 38, Scott Eyster vs. SAU, 2003 11, Keith Williams vs. UT.-Martin, 1986 514, Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08

Punts Yards Average

PUNTING 14, Donald Bennett vs. Troy St., 1979 462, Donald Bennett vs. Troy St., 1979 49.2, Blake Koenigsberger vs. UNA,1999

Returns

PUNT RETURNS 6, Darrin January vs. W. Ala., 1995

Returns Yards

KO RETURNS 7, Ollie Thigpen vs. J’ville St., 1989 150, Dennis Patterson vs. VSU, 1989

Caught

RECEPTIONS

88, Robert Davis, 2006 78, Trevar Deed, 2008 77, Ellis Debrow, 2003 67, Trevar Deed, 2009 66, Robert Davis, 2005 64, Ellis Debrow, 2004

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279, Rico McDonald, 2000 27.5, Tregnel Thomas, 1996 1,637, Rico McDonald, 2000 160.4, Tregnel Thomas, 1996 8.5, Revis Davis, 1989

489, Scott Eyster, 2006 405, Scott Eyster, 2003 379, Scott Eyster, 2005 371, Scott Eyster, 2004 370, Scott Butler, 1983 351, Scott Butler, 1984 298, Scott Eyster, 2006 276, Garrett DeWitt, 2008 250, Scott Eyster, 2003 229, Scott Eyster, 2004 224, Scott Eyster, 2005 62.0, Garrett DeWitt, 2008 61.7, Scott Eyster, 2003 and 2004 3926, Scott Eyster, 2006 3,485, Scott Eyster, 2003 3,369, Scott Eyster, 2004 3,277, Garrett DeWitt, 2008 15 (242), Steve Lyles, 1981 15 (276), Randall Bradberry,1970

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RUSHING Plays Plays Per Game Yards Yards Per Game Avg. Per Play

PASSING

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SCORING Points Scored Points Kicking Touchdowns TDs Rushing TDs Passing TDs Passes Caught TDs Returns PATs FGs

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RECORD SETTING QUARTERBACK - Quarterback Garrett DeWitt set two new Delta State University team records in 2008, touchdown passes in a game and passing yardage in a game. The Fort Walton Beach, Fla., native tossed six touchdowns and passed for 514 yards versus Harding University at First Security Stadium on Sept. 20, 2008 in Searcy, Ark. DeWitt also eclipsed the legendary Scott Eyster (2003-2006) for single-season completion percentage, connecting on 62.0 percent of his attempts in 2008 for the Statesmen. In 12 games, DeWitt completed 276-of-445 attempts for 3,277 yards with 28 touchdown and 16 interceptions.

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64, Kyle Finney, 1984 62, Chad Scroeder, 2007 62, Jim Devers, 1969 1,637, Ellis Debrow, 2003 25.7, Jason Franklin, 2000 (41) TACKLES 20, Lardester Hicks-Green vs. VSU (10.1.09) Jimmy Wilson, 1989 Rory Bell, 2000 Carl Dobbs, 1987 Reggie Harris, 1988 Willie Greene, 1987 Kenny Lewis, 1992 Carl Pepper, 1983 Steve Belcher, 1983 INTERCEPTIONS

8, Monterio James, 2005 7, Jamarcus Wiggins, 2007; 7, Jerome Williams, 1995 140, Tommy Woodson, 1975

13.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 11.0 Punts Yards Average Returned Yards Returned Yards

SACKS

PUNTING

PUNT RETURNS

KO RETURNS

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 Michael Eubanks, 2005 Michael Eubanks, 2007 Michael Eubanks, 2006 Joey Sylve, 2003 Jamal Johnson, 2000 75, Jerome Williams, 1995 2,844, Donald Bennett, 1978 45.3, George Duff; 1982 42.7, Sam Piazza, 1977 31, Des Ball, 1982 399, Wyatt Dendy, 1968 27, Willie Miller, 1973 502, Willie Miller, 1973

• INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS • Points scored Points kicking Touchdowns TDs Rushing TD’s Passing TDs Passes Caught Field Goals PATs Plays Yards Plays Yards Average Per Play

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SCORING

188, Trey Crum, 2003-2004 188, Trey Crum, 2003-2004 25, Londale Bankston, 1985-88 25, Josh Bright, 1998-2001 25, Josh Bright, 1998-2001 116, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 29, Ellis Debrow, 2002-04 26, Trey Crum, 2003-04 25, Ozden Karakurt, 1988-91 23, Blake Koenigsbeger, 1998-2001 22, Bryan Walker, 2002-2005 22, Ernie Wells, 1966-69 110, Trey Crum, 2003-04 84, Ernie Wells, 1966-69 81, Billy Dorgan, Jr., 1999-2000 70, Ozden Karakurt, 1988-91

TOTAL OFFENSE

RUSHING

1855, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 14,342, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006

598, Londale Bankston, 1986-88 3,272, Tregnel Thomas, 1996-1999 6.07, Revis Davis, 1988-91

PASSING

1644, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 995, Scott Butler, 1981-84 1001, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 574, Garrett DeWitt, 2006-2009 13,889, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 6,917, Scott Butler, 1981-84 60.8, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 116, Scott Eyster, 2003-2006

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INTERCEPTIONS

13, Monterio James, 2005-2007 12, Jamarcus Wiggins, 2004-2007

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Yards Returned QB Sacks

TACKLES 343, Lardester Hicks-Green, 2006-2009 (GSC Record) PUNTING

PUNT RETURNS

KO RETURNS

215, Donald Bennett, 1977-80 8,007, Donald Bennett, 1977-80 42.7, Sam Piazza, 1976 93, Des Ball, 1979-82 755, Des Ball, 1979-82 60, Larry Miller, 1972-74 1,192, Jessie Jackson, 1974-77

316 255 240 234 230 222 219 214 211 210 204 1,637 1,604 1,495 1,394 1,151 1,145 1,131

Greg Walker vs. W. Ala., 10/23/96 Revis Davis vs. Tenn.-Martin, 10/19/91 Trevar Deed vs. West Georgia, 11/7/2009 Nate Fairconnetue vs. NW (La.) St., 10/7/72 Tregnel Thomas vs. W. Ga., 10/26/96 Revis Davis vs. W. Ga., 10/27/90 Joe Hobson vs. W. Ala., 10/22/94 Revis Davis vs. Troy St., 10/14/89 Rico McDonald vs. Ark-Mont., 11/10/01 Rico McDonald vs. Central Ark., 10/28/00 Rico McDonald vs. Miss. Valley St., 9/16/00 SEASON

Rico McDonald, 2000 Tregnel Thomas, 1996 Josh Bright, 2000 Greg Walker, 1993 Rico McDonald, 2001 Tregnel Thomas, 1997 Nate Fairconnetue, 1973

1,125 1,120 1,074 1,029 3,285 3,272 3,180 2,920 2,336 2,069 1,896 1,696 1,539 1,521 1,402 1,354 1,334 1,228 1,215 1,213

David Yeates, 2003 Londale Bankston, 1987 Revis Davis, 1990 Revis Davis, 1991 CAREER

Rico McDonald, 1998-2001 Tregnel Thomas, 1996-1999 Londale Bankston, 1986-1988 Revis Davis, 1988-1991 Josh Bright, 1998-2001 Greg Walker, 1994-1995 David Yeates, 2002-2003 Willie Dickson, 1974-1975 Trevar Deed, 2008-Present Jason Snell, 2002-2005 Radale Pearson, 2004-2005 Nate Fairconnetue, 1972-1973 Gary Randall, 1966-1967 Dwayne Herrington, 1984-1985 Ronnie Parker, 1982-1983 David Bradberry, 1972-1973

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• RUSHING RANKINGS •

10, Kim Stewart, 1969-70 & 10, Don Fennell, 1964-66 223, Tommy Woodson, 1974-1976

45.0, Michael Eubanks, 2004-2007* 28, Jamal Johnson, 2000-2002 *NCAA Division II and Gulf South Conference Record

Total

Returned Yards

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THE NATION’S BEST - No Delta State defender has had the impact on the gridiron as former Harlon Hill Trophy finalist and three-time All-American linebacker Michael Eubanks (2004-2007). The two-time Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of te Year finished his career as NCAA Division II’s all-time sack leader with 42.0. The Cleveland native eclipsed the previous mark with a 5.0 sack effort versus Shaw in the first round of the 2007 NCAA DII Playoffs.

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• PASSING RANKINGS • GAME

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514 483 465 464 457 447 446 437 404 396 382 371

Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08 Scott Eyster vs. Valdosta St., 10/2/04 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/29.05 Garrett DeWitt vs. North Alabama, 11/29/08 Scott Eyster vs. Cen. Arkansas, 10/16/04 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/30/04 Scott Eyster vs. Ark. Tech, 10/11/03 Scott Butler vs. Ouachita Bapt., 9/10/83 Scott Butler vs. Troy St., 10/20/84 Scott Eyster vs. So. Arkansas, 9/30/06 Scott Butler vs. J’ville St., 10/20/82 Randall Bradberry vs. W. Ala., 10/31/70 SEASON

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3,926 3,485 3,369 3,277 3,107 2,598 2,478 2,348 2,142 2,110 1,842 1,722 1,678

Scott Eyster, 2006 Scott Eyster, 2003 Scott Eyster, 2004 Garrett DeWitt, 2008 Scott Eyster, 2005 Scott Butler, 1983 Scott Butler, 1984 Garrett DeWitt, 2009 Keith Williams, 1986 Alton Marshall, 1987 Keith Williams, 1985 Billy Buckner, 1966 Todd Vowell, 1996 CAREER

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13,889 6,945 6,917 4,551 4,027 3,751 2,750 2,741 2,616 2,428

Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 Garrett DeWitt, 2006-2009 Scott Butler, 1981-1984 David Crowe, 1992-1995 Josh Bright, 1998 - 2001 Alton Marshall, 1986-1988 Kenny Taylor, 1989-1990 Mike Kershaw, 1997-1998 David Bradberry, 1972-1973 Tony Bowen, 1978-1979

SIMPLY, THE GSC’S BEST - Scott Eyster (5), a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Hammond, La., finished his career in 2006 as one of the greatest quarterbacks in GSC and NCAA Division II history. The record-setting quarterback finished his career as the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history, while establishing and new record for career total offense. He ranks second all-time in NCAA history in career passing yards and career total offense. In 2006, Eyster passed for 3,926 yards and 36 TDs while leading DSU to the NCAA semifinals. In 2005, the rocket-armed signal-caller passed for 3,107 yards and 29 TDs. He finished his career with 13,889 yards passing and 14,432 yards of total offense, both GSC records. In four years he also threw a whopping 116 touchdowns, while rushing for 12 more.

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• TOTAL OFFENSE •

• RECEIVING RANKINGS •

CAREER

Robert Davis, 2006 Trevar Deed, 2008 Ellis Debrow, 2003 Trevar Deed, 2009 Robert Davis, 2005 Ellis Debrow, 2004 Kyle Finney, 1984 Chad Schroeder, 2007 Jim Devers , 1969 Chad Schroeder, 2008 Jeremy Ricks, 2006 Chris Parks, 2003 Jeremy Ricks, 2007 Robert Davis, 2003 Aubrey Matthews, 1983 Grady Coleman, 1970

• RECEIVING YARDS • 3,201 3,166 3,055

CAREER

Ellis Debrow, 2002-2004 Robert Davis, 2003-2006 Kyle Finney, 1982-1985

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SEASON

Scott Eyster, 2006 Scott Eyster, 2004 Scott Eyster, 2003 Garrett DeWitt, 2008 Josh Bright, 2000 Scott Butler, 1983 Scott Butler, 1984 Garrett DeWitt, 2009 Keith Williams, 1986 Keith Williams, 1985 Alton Marshall, 1987 Billy Buckner, 1966 Alton Marshall, 1988 Scott Butler, 1982 Rico McDonald, 2000

CAREER 14,342 7,229 7,165 6,363 4,537 4,366 3,811 3,804 3,292 3,180 3,032 2,933 2,668 2,628 2,476 2,454

Scott Eyster, 2003-2006 Scott Butler, 1981-1984 Garrett DeWitt, 2006-2009 Josh Bright, 1998-2001 Keith Williams, 1983-1986 David Crowe, 1992-1995 Alton Marshall, 1986-1988 David Bradberry , 1972-1973 Rico McDonald, 1998 - 2001 Londale Bankston, 1985-1988 Tregnel Thomas, 1996-1998 Revis Davis, 1988-1991 Bobby Barrett, 1974-1975 Kenny Taylor, 1989-1990 Tony Bowen, 1978-1979 Mike Kershaw, 1997-1998

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DAVIS GRABS’EM ALL : Robert Davis may not have been the biggest, standing just 5-foot-9, but the New Orleans native certainly could catch anything thrown his way. The All-GSC receiver finished as the leader in career recptions at DSU with 245.

Scott Eyster vs. Valdosta St., 10/2/04 Garrett DeWitt vs. Harding, 9/20/08 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/30/04 Scott Eyster vs. Cen. Arkansas, 10/16/04 Garrett DeWitt vs. North Alabama, 11/29/08 Scott Eyster vs. Ark. Tech, 10/11/03 Scott Butler vs. Ouachita Bapt., 9/10/83 Scott Eyster vs. Ouachita Bapt., 10/29/05 Scott Eyster vs. Harding 11/1/03 Scott Eyster vs. So. Arkansas, 9/30/06 Scott Eyster vs. So. Ark. 10/18/03 Scott Eyster vs. Valdosta St., 9/20/03 David Bradberry vs. W. Ala., 11/10/73 Scott Butler vs. J’ville St., 10/30/82 Scott Eyster vs. UA-Monticello, 11/6/04 Scott Butler vs. Troy St., 10/29/84 Scott Eyster vs. Arkansas Tech, 10/9/04

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3,979 3,563 3,548 3,378 2,923 2,733 2,566 2,412 2,318 2,122 2,097 1,739 1,714 1,704 1,637

GAME

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SEASON

508 506 491 487 452 450 447 441 429 408 402 397 395 392 380 377 375

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Trevar Deed vs. North Alabama, 11/19/2008 Trevar Deed vs. North Alabama, 10/15/2009 Chris Parks vs. So. Ark., 10/18/03 Kyle Finney vs. Troy St., 10/29/84 Chad Schroeder vs. Harding, 9/20/08 Chris Parks vs. Cen. Arkansas, 10/16/04 Ellis Debrow vs. Nor. Dakota, 8/30/04 Jody Coleman vs. W. Ala., 11/6/71 Robert Davis vs. So. Ark., 10/18/03 Trevar Deed vs. Valdosta State, 10/2/08 Justin Mark vs. Cent. Ark., 9/28/96 Aubrey Matthews vs. Troy St., 10/15/83 K.T. Chase vs. J’ville St., 10/30/82 Bill Hood vs. SE Louisiana, 11/9/74

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GAME

Chuck Thomas vs. Ark. St., 10/ 2/36 Trevar Deed vs. North Alabama, 11/29/08 Rafael Mitchell vs. West Georgia, 11/8/08 Greg Betterson vs. Harding, 9/20/08 Rico McDonald vs. Valdosta St., 11/18/00 Tregnel Thomas vs. W. Ga., 10/26/96 Trevar Deed vs. West Georgia, 11/7/2009 Trevar Deed vs. West Georgia, 11/8/08 Trevar Deed vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/1/08 Trevar Deed vs. UA-Monticello, 9/13/08 Jeremy Ricks vs. Valdosta State, 10/11/07 Dedrick Wilson vs. UA-Monticello, 11/10/07 Garrett DeWitt vs. UA-Monticello, 11/10/07 Jeremy Ricks vs. WVU-Tech, 9/2/06 Jeremy Ricks vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9.23/06 Radale Pearson vs. UWA, 9/11/04 Trey Crum vs. So. Ark., 10/18/03 Ellis Debrow vs. W. Ga. 10/4/04 Josh Bright vs Bloomsburg, 12/9/00 Tanny Flowers vs. Ark.-Monticello, 11/9/00 Josh Bright vs. Central Ark., 10/28/00 Rico Mcdonald vs Central Ark., 10/28/00 Josh Bright vs. Harding, 9/30/00 Rico McDonald vs. Belhaven, 9/2/00 Willie Frazier vs. W. Ala., 10/23/93 Greg Walker vs. Henderson St., 10/9/93 Dennis Patterson vs. Valdosta St., 11/4/89 Mike Conerly vs. Ouachita Bapt., 11/8/79 Larry Parker vs. Tenn.-Martin, 11/21/78 Willie Dickson vs. Nicholls St., 11/23/74 Mark Seals vs. NW (La.) St., 9/28/74 Randall Bradberry vs. Livingston, 10/31/70 Randall Bradberry vs. N. Ala., 9/26/70 Mike Thomas vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69 Dom Bevalaque vs. Tampa,11/12/49 SEASON

Josh Bright, 2000 Trey Crum, 2003 Billy Dorgan, 2000 Ellis Debrow, 2003 Rico McDonald, 2000 Jeremy Ricks, 2006 Trevar Deed, 2009 Trevar Deed, 2008 Rico McDonald, 2001 Bryan Walker, 2005 Nate Fairconnetue, 1973 Terry Beckham, 1972 Dedrick Wilson, 2007 Tom Santos, 2008 Eric Marshall, 2006 Tregnel Thomas, 1996 Trey Agner, 1996 Scott Butler , 1984 Dewayne Herrington, 1984

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54 54 54 54 54 54 54 252 251 180 180 174 174 156 150 150 144 138 131 130 128

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 Greg Betterson, 2008 Chad Schroeder, 2008 Tregnel Thomas, 1997 Greg Walker, 1993 Dennis Patterson, 1989 Londale Bankston, 1987 George Chesser, 1964

CAREER

Rico McDonald, 1999-2001 Josh Bright, 1998-2001 Trevar Deed, 2008-Present Jeremy Ricks, 2004-2007 Ellis Debrow, 2003-2005 Ozden Karakurt, 1988-1991 Tregnel Thomas, 1996-1999 Londale Bankston, 1985-1988 Ernie Walls, 1966-1969 Revis Davis, 1988-1991 Kyle Finney, 1982-1985 Bryan Walker, 2002-2005 Randall Bradberry, 1970-1973 Billy Dorgan, 1999-2000

• PAT KICKING • 71 56 54 54 45 39 34 34 33 31 29 110 84 81 70 70 65 58 54 51 50 47 45

SEASON

CAREER

Billy Dorgan, 2000 Trey Crum, 2004 Tom Santos, 2008 Trey Crum, 2003 Trey Adams, 2007 Bryan Walker, 2005 Matt Dean, 2009 F.G. Wiygul, 1973 Sid Halliday, 2006 Al Crawford, 1971 Trey Agner, 1996 Trey Crum, 2003-2004 Ernie Wells, 1966-1969 Billy Dorgan, 1999-2000 Blake Koenigsberger, 1998-2001 Ozden Karakurt, 1988-1989 Bryan Walker, 2002-2005 Trey Agner, 1995-1997 Tom Santos, 2006-Present Jamie Greer, 1986-1987 F.G. Wiygul, 1973-1974 Al Crawford, 1971-1972 David Seales, 1980-1983

• PUNT RETURNS • 399 368 309 307 287 271 239 755 578 576 518 368 307 291 271 264 254

SEASON

CAREER

Wyatt Dendy, 1968 Des Ball, 1982 Des Ball, 1979 Chad Schroeder, 2008 Craig Havard, 1983 Byron Rasco, 1965 Donyelle Williams, 2003 Des Ball, 1979-82 Wyatt Dendy, 1967-68 Craig Havard, 1983-84 Donyelle Williams, 2002-2004 Larry Miller, 1972-73 Chad Schroeder, 2005-2008 Kevin Lacastro, 1985-88 Byron Rasco, 1965-66 Kyle Finney, 1982-85 Tommy Woodson, 1973-76

BRADFORD DUSTS OFF THE JETS: After not playing competitively for three years, Delta State wide receiver/punt returner Todd Bradford (8) improved each and every week as a receiving and return threat for the Statesmen. The Selma, Ala., native turned in his best punt return performance with an 81-yard effort against the University of North Alabama at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala.

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• KICK RETURNS •

CAREER

Jessie Jackson, 1975 Willie Miller, 1973 Ted Gullette, 1970 Bobby Bell, 1969 Cedrick Jackson, 1980 Jeremy Ricks, 2007 Jason Snell, 2005 Craig Howard, 1983 Ollie Thigpen, 1989 Jessie Jackson, 1974-1977 Larry Miller, 1972-1974 Ollie Thigpen, 1989-1992 Jason Snell, 2002-2005 Jeremy Ricks, 2004-2007 Billy Bell, 1967-1969 Craig Havard, 1983-1984 Jottie Dancer, 1983-1984 Kenneth McKinney, 1980-1983

• PASS SACKS •

13.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 11.0 10.5 9.5

3 3 3 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4

GAME

Michael Eubanks vs. Shaw, 11/17/07 Demetric Armistead vs. Miss. Valley State, 9/9/00 Tim Edwards vs. Southern Mississippi, 9/1/90 Michael Eubanks vs. Arkansas Tech, 10/6/05 Many Times, Last by Damian Davis at West Georgia, 11.8.08 SEASON

Michael Eubanks, 2005 Michael Eubanks, 2007 Michael Eubanks, 2006 Joey Sylve, 2003 Jamal Johnson, 2000 Bob Yarbrough, 1984 Karl Balls, 1984

13 12 10 10 9 9 8

GAME Jerome Williams vs. So. Ark., 10/28/95 Kim Stewart vs. West Ala., 10/31/70 Gayle Davis vs. N. Ala., 9/17/60

SEASON

CAREER

Monterio James, 2005 Jamarcus Wiggins, 2007 Jerome Williams, 1995 Robert Cheatham, 1987 Al Carey, 1984 Kim Stewart, 1970 Luther Kuykendall, 1970 Don Jacobs, 1968 Jerry Hooper, 1966 Monterio James, 2006 Monte Dickerson, 1986 Benny Goff, 1967 Pete Golding, 2003 Cha Cha Berry, 2003 Pat Walker, 1999 Monterio James, 2005-2007 Jamarcus Wiggins, 2004-2007 Kim Stewart, 1969-70 Don Fennell, 1964-66 Jerome Williams, 1994-95 Patrick Cheatham, 1986-87 Al Carey, 1983-84

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• INTERCEPTIONS •

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SEASON

Michael Eubanks, 2004-2007* Jamal Johnson, 2000-2002 Jamal Johnson (2000-02) Tim Edwards (1987-90) Andre Brown (1999-2000) Jerrod Beckett (2000-03) Karl Balls (1983-86) Joey Sylve (2000-03) Clayton Mosley (2000-02) Kelvin Redd (2000-03) Williams Price (1982-83) Dwight Herlong (1987-90) Anthony King, 2006-2008

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45.0 28 28 26 22 22 19.5 19.5 15.0 13.0 13.0 12.0 11.5

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GAME Dennis Patterson vs. Valdosta St., 11/4/89 Ken McKinney vs. Nicholls St., 9/12/81 Bobby Bell vs. Troy State, 10/11/69 Jeremy Ricks vs. Valdosta State, 10/11/07 Cedrick Jackson vs. Troy State, 10/16/76 Cedrick Jackson vs. E. Texas St., 9/22/79 Jeremy Ricks vs. West Georgia, 10/27/07 Theron Ward vs. Tenn.-Martin, 10/1/88 Aubrey Matthews vs. W. Ala., 10/22/83 Terry Beckham vs. J’ville State, 11/13/71 Dennis Cotton vs. E. Central Okla., 1962

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LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE - The first time Monterio James (26/1985-2008) stepped on the field wearing a green-andwhite Delta State uniform it was a special night. The Starkville native picked off two Pittsburg State passes in his first career game. He would go on to erase every school season (8) and career (13) interception records in just three seasons. Unfortunately, his life was cut short before his senior season. To this day, coach Ron Roberts and the Statesmen honor James each season with his number on the helmet.

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• TACKLES •

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GAME Lardester Hicks-Green vs. Valdosta State, 10/1/09 Lardester Hicks-Green, vs. UNA, 11/29/08 Gary Bell vs. Catawba, 11/25/00 Robert Downing vs. North Alabama, 9/30/78 Pete Golding vs. North Alabama, 9/17/05 SEASON

Jimmy Wilson, 1989 Rory Bell, 2000 Carl Dobbs, 1987 Reggie Harris, 1988 Willie Greene, 1987 Kenny Lewis, 1992 Carl Pepper, 1983 Steve Belcher, 1983 Willie Greene, 1988 Robert Gates, 1985

CAREER Lardester Hicks-Green, 2006-2009 Jimmy Wilson, 1987-1990 Dwight Herlong, 1987-1990 Pete Golding, 2002-05 Rory Bell, 1997-2000 Willie Greene, 1985-1988 Kenny Lewis, 1989-1992 Steve Belcher, 1981-1984 Michael Eubanks, 2004-2007 Jamarcus Wiggins, 2005-2007 Tim Edwards, 1987-1990 Paul Shoemaker, 1986-1989 Jamal Johnson, 2000-2002

Attempts Completions Yards

70 vs. Southern Ark., 10/18/03 38 vs. Harding (9/20/08), SAU (10/18/03) 528, vs. Harding, 9/20/08

Fewest Had Intercepted Most Had Intercepted Punts Yards Returns Yards

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

INTERCEPTIONS

PUNT RETURNS

KICKOFF RETURNS

0 (set numerous times) 5 vs. Cent. Ark., 9/28/96 5 vs. NE La., 11/15/69 11 vs. La. College, 11/20/65 156 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69 14 vs. Alabama, 9/21/51 247 vs. Alabama, 9/21/51

• TEAM SEASON RECORDS • Most Points Fewest Points Touchdowns TDs Rushing TDs Passing PATs Kicked Field Goals Tie Games Times Shutout Plays Yards Most First Downs Average

SCORING

TOTAL OFFENSE

606, 2000 20, 1926 82, 2000 58, 2000 33, 2003 71, 2000 19, 2003 2, 1929, 1940, 1994 7, 1935 1,049, 2000 7,178, 2000 329, 2000 526.7, 2003

Most Plays Most Yards Most Attempts Most Completions Most Yards TD Passes Average Yards per game Had Intercepted Yards Penalized Yards Penalized, Game

RUSHING

PASSING

INTERCEPTIONS PENALTIES

839, 2003 4,644, 2000 517, 2006 312, 2006 4,015, 2006 37, 2006 346.4, 2003 21, 1970 1,420, 2007 1,172, 2008 1,134, 1976 263 vs. Ouachita Bapt., 9/22/07

MISCELLANEOUS Margin of Victory 84 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 1969 Points Allowed 89 vs. Alabama, 1951 Largest Margin of Defeat 89 vs. Alabama, 1951 Consecutive Shutouts 4, 1954 Consecutive Wins 13, 1953-55 Consecutive Home Wins 11, 1962-64 Consecutive Losses 8, 1940-41 Yards Allowed Passing 0 vs. Miss. College, 1995 Yards Allowed Rushing -29 vs. West Georgia, 10/27/07 -29 vs. Jackson State, 9/1/07 !=NCAA Division II Championship Game Record

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SCORING

84 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69 12 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69 9 vs. Bloomsburg, 12/09/00! 6, Harding (9/20/08), Cen. Arkansas (10/16/04) 10 vs. Ill.-Chicago, 10/4/69 5 vs. So. Arkansas, 10/18/03 36, vs. Bloomburg, 12/09/00! TOTAL OFFENSE

RUSHING

98 vs. SE Mo. 9/22/84 674, vs. Valdosta St., 10/2/04 72 vs. SE Mo., 9/22/84 542 vs. Harding, 10/31/59

PASSING

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RECORD GOES DOWN - Three-time All-American and 2008 Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year Lardester Hicks-Green (5) became the career leader in tackles for the Gulf South Conference and Delta State University with 343. The Chicago, Ill., native wrapped up his final two seasons with 193 combined tackles.

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• LONGEST PLAYS •

PASS PLAYS Josh Bright to James Grubbs vs. UWA, ,2001 James Garner to W.S. Donald vs. Millsaps, 1953 Laurin Collinsto Ken Farmer vs. Ark. St., 1963 Brian Bell to Ellis Debrow vs. Ouachita Baptist, 2003 Tommy Cannon to Grady Coleman vs.Samford, 1971 Mark Hudspeth to Greg Green vs. Valdosta St., 1991 Fred Foster to John Brewer vs. SW Missouri, 1950 Jim Kennamer to Kyle Finney vs. SE Mo. 1982 Todd Vowell to Sammie Williams vs. W. Ga. 1996

PASS INTERCEPTION RETURNS Chuck Thomas vs. Henderson St., 1937 Bradley Sanders vs. Mississippi College, 1957 Woodson Earl vs. Mississippi College, 1948 Desmond Callaway vs. Henderson St., 1991 Norman Beasley vs. Elon College, 1980 Wade Kellum vs. Memphis State, 1931 R.E. “Chippy” Rose vs. So. Mississippi, 1932

100 100 100 97 95 95 92 90 90

KICKOFF RETURNS Aubrey Matthews vs. Livingston, 1983 Donnie Cotton vs. E. Cent. Oklahoma, 1962 Terry Beckham vs. J’ville State, 1971 Dennis Patterson vs. Valdosta St., 1989 Chad Ridley vs. UWA, 2004 James Hubbert vs. E. Cent. Oklahoma, 1959 Jeremy Ricks vs. West Georgia, 2007 Ollie Thigpen vs. So. Ark., 1989 Donnie Cotton vs. J’ville State, 1962

90 86

PUNT RETURNS Tom Jones, vs. Arkansas A&M, 1947 Des Ball vs. Miss. College, 1979

83 82 81 81

Jerry Barrett vs. J’ville State, 1971 Mitch Terrell vs. Ark. State, 1963 Todd Bradford vs. North Alabama, 10/15/09 Keith Watts vs. W. Ala., 1994

54 52 52 51 51 50 50 50

LONGEST FIELD GOAL KICKED Ozden Karakurt vs. W. Ala., 1989 Billy Dorgan vs. Central Arkansas, 2000 Ozden Karakurt vs. W. Ala., 1990 Ozden Karakurt vs. Valdosta St., 1991 Ozden Karakurt vs. Miss. College, 1989 Billy Dorgan vs. Henderson State, 2000 Ozden Karakurt vs. Tenn.-Martin, 1991 Ozden Karakurt vs. W. Ala., 1988

80 77 74 73 71 70 69 67

LONGEST PUNT Buddy Madden vs. Western Ky., 1949 Clifton Bishop vs. La. College, 1938 Chip Dardaman vs. Troy St., 1985 Clifton Bishop vs. Ouachita Bapt., 1937 Ray Bridges vs. Miss. College, 1969 Donald Bennett vs. N. Ala., 1978 Spencer Strickland vs. Pitt. State, 2005 Rob Moore vs. West Alabama, 2008

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Carl Grubb vs. Livingston, 1955 Jimmy Sanders vs.Southern Arkansas, 1953 James Kelly, Arkansas State, 1950 Melvin Hemphill vs. Middle Tenn. State, 1937 Leonard Cain vs. Union, 1952 Joe Hobson vs.West Alabama, 1994 Ronnie Parker vs. SE Mo. State, 1984 Jason Frankliln vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 1999 Alonzo Harris vs. Mississippi College, 1993

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RON ROBERTS (3)................................................................25-9

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LB • MICHAEL EUBANKS 2007 Harlon Hill National Finalist

1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

Rory Bell S • 2000

Chris Booker G • 2000-2001-2002

Earl Coleman T • 1962

Ellis Debrow WR • 2003-2004

Trevar Deed WR/RB • 2008-2009

Tim Edwards DE • 1989-1990

Michael Eubanks LB • 2005-2006-2007

Scott Eyster QB • 2005 • 2006

Kyle Finney WR • 1984

Les Henning RB • 1961

Lardester Hicks-Green LB • 2008-2009

Ronnie Holmes DE • 1974

Jerry Holt L • 1972

Leland Hughes L • 1967

Ken Lewis LB • 1992

Anthony Maddox DT • 2002-2003

Cotton Robertson LB • 1956

Aubrey Rozzell L • 1955

Chad Schroeder WR/KR • 2008

Corey Smith 1994

Chuck Thomas HB • 1937

Tregnel Thomas RB • 1996

Jerome Williams LB • 1995

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AFCA, AP Little All-America, Daktronics, D2Football.com, Football Gazette

Trevar Deed

AP Little All-America, D2Football.com, Football Gazette

2008 Trevar Deed Lardester Hicks-Green Chad Schroeder

Football Gazette First Team

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D2Football.com, Daktronics First Team , AP Little All-America, College Sports Reports First Team, Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team AFCA All-American D2Football.com First Team, AFCA First Team, Football Gazette First Team, Associated Press First Team, Daktronics First Team Football Gazette Second Team D2Football.com Second Team, Daktronics Second Team Football Gazette Second Team Football Gazette Third Team

2002 Chris Booker Anthony Maddox

Daktronics First-Team, Associated Press, Don Hansen’s Second Team, D2Football.com First Team, American Football Coaches Assoc. First Team AP-Little First-Team

2001 Chris Booker

D2football.com First-Team,First-Team AP-Little All-American, Daktronics First Team, AFCA First-Team.

2000 Rory Bell Chris Booker

Daktronics First-Team; Don Hansen’s Second-Team; AP Third-Team

1996 Tregnel Thomas

Daktronics Second-Team, Don Hansen’s Third

1995 Jerome Williams

AP. AFCA. Daktronics, and Don Hansen’s First-Team

1994

Corey Smith

C.M. Frank Third-Team

1992

Ken Lewis

C.M. Frank Third-Team

Daktronics First-Team; AP First-Team d2football.com Second-Team; Don Hansen’s Second-Team

1990 Tim Edwards

Football Gazette First-Team, Assoc. Press Third-Team

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D2Football.com First Team, Daktronics First Team, Dopke First Team, Associated Press Third Team

1989

Tim Edwards

Football Gazette Third-Team

1986

Karl Balls

Football News Second-Team

Daktronics Third Team, AP Third Team

Kyle Finney

Football News First Team

2005

Michael Eubanks

Dopke Third Team

1984 1974

Ronnie Holmes

NAIA Second-Team

Scott Eyster

Dopke Third Team

1972

Jerry Holt

NAIA Second-Team

2004

Ellis Debrow

d2football.com First Team

1967

Leland Hughes

AP First-Team

Don Hansen’s First-Team

1962

Earl Coleman

Williamson’s First-Team

Daktronics First-Team, Hansen’s First Team, D2Football.com First Team

1961

Les Henning

Williamson’s First-Team

1959

George Arendale

NAIA Second-Team

1956

Cotton Robertson

Williamson’s Third-Team

1955

Aubrey Rozzell

NAIA First-Team

1937

Chuck Thomas

AP Second-Team

2003 Mark Barron Ellis Debrow Anthony Maddox

AFCA, Daktronics Second-Team, Don Hansen’s Second-Team, AP Little, D2Football.com Second-Team

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MADDOX IN THE MIDDLE - 2003 Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year Anthony Maddox (95) was a fourth round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft. The Forston, Ga., native spent four seasons in the NFL with the Jaguars and Texans before being injured during the 2008 season.

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• HONORABLE MENTION All-Americans •

1966

Bill Buckner

AP Honorable Mention

2009

Brad Latham

Daktronics Honorable Mention

1965

Mike Vincent

AP Honorable Mention

2008

Ben Stallings

Daktronics Honorable Mention

1962

Ike Taylor

AP Honorable Mention

Mark Ellis

Dopke Honorable Mention

Donnie Cotton

AP Honorable Mention

2007

Ben Stallings

Dopke Honorable Mention

1959

David Dodd

NAIA Honorable Mention

Slick McCool

AP Honorable Mention

Mark Ellis

D2Football.com Honorable Mention

2006

Travis Mikel

D2football.com Honorable Mention

1956

Carl Grubb

Williamson’s Honorable Mention

2005

Scott Eyster

D2football.com Honorable Mention

1954

Jimmy Sanders

Williamson’s Honorable Mention

Dopke Honorable Mention

Aubrey Rozzell

Williamson’s Honorable Mention

Bobby Barbour

Williamson’s Honorable Mention

Robert Telfair

AP Honorable Mention

Scott Eyster

D2football.com Honorable Mention

Trey Crum

D2football.com Honorable Mention

1941

2003

Trey Crum

Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Josh Bright

Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Rico McDonald

Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Jason Franklin

Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

1996

Lewis Robinson

Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

Darrin January

Don Hansen’s Honorable Mention

1993

Carlos Bonner

C.M. Frank Honorable Mention

Greg Walker

C.M. Frank Honorable Mention

1988

Londale Bankston

AP Honorable Mention

1984

Kyle Finney

AP Honorable Mention

Scott Butler

AP Honorable Mention

Jimmie Adams

AP Honorable Mention

Steve Frazier

AP Honorable Mention

Dewayne Herrington

AP Honorable Mention

1982

Wilbur Myers

AP Honorable Mention

1978

Sam Killingsworth

AP Honorable Mention

1977

Floyd Fortenberry

AP Honorable Mention

Sam Killingsworth

AP Honorable Mention

Stevie Moody

AP Honorable Mention

1973

David Bradberry

NAIA/AP Honorable Mention

1971

Gene Bryant

NAIA Honorable Mention

1970

Grady Coleman

NAIA Honorable Mention

1969

Mike Corbin

AP Honorable Mention

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Delta State Athletic Communications staff engineered his campaign in 2007. In 2005 and 2006, Delta State’s Scott Eyster, the all-time leading passer in school and GSC history, was named one of the top eight finalists, but fell just short of a top three invite. In 1996, Tregnel Thomas was a national finalist, but he too fell just short. In 2004, All-American wide receiver Ellis Debrow and in 2000 quarterback Josh Bright drew national attention, but they were not a finalist. ALL-TIME DELTA STATE HARLON HILL FINALISTS NAME YEAR Michael Eubanks • LB 2007 Scott Esyter • QB 2006 Scott Eyster • QB 2006 Tregnel Thomas • RB 1996

FINAL POSITION Third Fifth Seventh Eighth

Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-3, 205 pound quarterback for the Statesmen from 2003-2006, was a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy national finalist. The rifle-armed Eyster is the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history with 13,889 yards. He also holds the total offense record as well.

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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE • ALL-GSC •

2002 Dan Cirilli (C) Chris Booker (OL) Shane Rodgers (OL) Anthony Maddox(DT) Clayton Mosley (DE, 2nd) Shelton Belton (CB, 2nd) 2001 Chris Booker (OL) Jerrod Beckett (LB) Josh Bright (QB, 2nd) Rico McDonald (RB, 2nd) Blake Koenigsberger (P, 2nd), Shelton Belton (DB,2nd)

1997 Tregnel Thomas (RB) Eric Weber (DL) Bobby Parnell (LB) Clifton Shavers (WR, 2nd) Larron Perry (TE, 2nd) Rick Walker (OG, 2nd), Rory Bell (DB, 2nd) Greg Rudolph (P, 2nd) 1996 Tregnel Thomas (RB) Lewis Robinson (T) Roosevelt Johnson (DL) Anthony Hunter (LB) Bobby Parnell (LB) Darrin January (DB)

1992 Carlos Bonner (WR) William Harris (TE) Kenny Lewis (LB) Desmond Callaway (DB) Greg Walker (RB, 2nd)

1985 Jeff Kitchings (C) Kyle Finney (WR) Karl Balls (DL, 2nd)

1991 Revis Davis (RB) Kenny Lewis (LB) James Johnson (OL, 2nd) Greg Pryor (DB, 2nd) Kelly Causey (LB, 2nd) Cheron Ward (DB, 2nd) Keith Hamilton (OL, 2nd) Ozden Karakurt (K, 2nd)

1984 Scott Butler (QB) Dwayne Herrington (FB) Steve Frazier (OG) Jimmy Adams (OT) Kyle Finney (WR) Bob Yarbrough (DL, 2nd) Raymond Alley (DE, 2nd) Al Carey (DB, 2nd)

1990 Revis Davis (RB) Kenny Loup (OG) Dwight Herlong (DB) Tim Edwards (DL) James Wright (TE, 2nd) Jimmy Wilson (LB, 2nd)

1983 Scott Butler (QB) Roy Matthews (WR) Paul Meyerchick (DB) Mike Bradley (OT, 2nd) Kyle Finney (WR, 2nd) David Seales (P, 2nd)

1989 Revis Davis (RB) Jordan Bradford (OL) Tim Edwards (DL) Ollie Thigpen (RB, Fr. of the Year) Rodney Hughes (WR, 2nd) Ozden Karakurt (K, 2nd) Jimmy Wilson (LB, 2nd) Paul Shoemaker (DL, 2nd) Dwight Herlong (DB, 2nd) Tim Jolly P, 2nd)

1982 Wilbur Myers (DB) K.T. Chase (OE, 2nd) Keith Warren (DE, 2nd)

1995 Jerome Williams (DB) Will Smith (RB) Roosevelt Johnson (DL, 2nd) Anthony Hunter (LB 2nd) Justin Mark (WR, 2nd)

1988 Londale Bankston (RB) Billy Martin (OL, 2nd) Kevin Lacastro (WR, 2nd) Ozden Karakurt (K, 2nd) Willie Green (DB, 2nd) Gwaine Mathews (LB, 2nd)

1994 Jason Summers (OG, 2nd)

1987 Londale Bankston (RB)

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1986 Karl Balls (DL) Keith Williams (QB, 2nd) Monte Dickerson (DB, 2nd)

1981 Wilbur Myers (RB, 2nd) Steve Brown (C, 2nd) Des Ball (WR, 2nd) Dickie May (DB, 2nd) 1980 Donald Thurman (OT, 2nd) Norman Beasley (DB, 2nd) Cliff Porter (DB, 2nd) Stu Gaunt (DE, 2nd) 1979 Sherman Wilkinson (DB) Sam Killingsworth (DB) Tony Brown (QB, 2nd) Steve Jones (OT, 2nd)

Robert Williams (WR, 2nd) 1978 Sam Killingsworth (DB) Tony Bowen (QB, 2nd) Dennis Robbins (WR, 2nd) Donald Bennett (P, 2nd) Robert Downing (LB, 2nd) 1977 loyd Fortenberry (RB) Sam Killingsworth (DB) Stevie Moody (DT) Sam Piazza (OG, 2nd) Robert Garner (LB, 2nd) 1976 Rick Rodriguez (OG) Dennis Raines (DT) Charles Singleton (C, 2nd) Tommy Woodson (DB, 2nd) 1975 Lynn Buckhaults (OT) Billy Hood (WR) Jimmy Woodson (DB) Dennis Raines (DT) Willie Dickson (RB, 2nd) Jimmy Williams (NG, 2nd) 1974 Neal Hitchcock (DE) Ronnie Holmes (DT) 1973 David Bradberry (QB) 1972 David Bradberry (QB) Terry Beckham (RB) Gene Bryant (C) Jerry Holt (OT) Skip Burlison (DB) Doug Stuart (DT) 1971 Gene Bryant (C) Gerald Reeves (OT) Skip Burlison (DB) Buster Hudson (P) BOLD indicates GSC Player of the Year

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2000 Josh Bright (QB) Rico McDonald (RB) Randy Grierson (C) Chris Booker (OL) Andre Brown (DE)

1998 Casey Macke (RB) Andew Aldridge (C) Chris Rankin (OT) Melvin Houston (DL) Kevin Thomas (DL) Willie Ducksowrth (WR, 2nd) Rick Walker (OT, 2nd) Ricky Franklin (LB, 2nd) Jaton Jackson (DL, 2nd) Jonathan Mitchell (LB, 2nd) Rory Bell (DB, 2nd)

1993 Carlos Bonner (WR) Corey Smith (DB) Greg Walker (RB, 2nd) Sam Pittman (OL, 2nd)

Darrell Potts (OT) Willie Green (DB) Lance Christ (OL, 2nd) Kevin Lacastro (WR, 2nd)

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2006 Scott Eyster (QB) Dustin Barrick (T) Michael Eubanks (LB) Chris Eccles (DE) Donovan Grayson (DT) Robert Davis (WR, 2nd) Jeremy Ricks (WR, 2nd) Travis Mikel (C, 2nd) Monterio James (DB, 2nd) Lardester Hicks (LB, 2nd) Jamarcus Wiggins (S, 2nd) Jerry Evans (ST, 2nd)

2003 Ellis Debrow (WR) Justin Ashley (G) Anthony Maddox (DT) Joey Sylve (DT) ChaCha Berry (DB) Trey Crum (K) Scott Eyster (QB, 2nd) David Yeates (RB, 2nd) Mark Barron (T, 2nd) Cedric Cotton (LB, 2nd)

1999 Jaton Jackson (DL) Keith Boone (LB) Ricky Franklin (DB) Kareem Vance (DB) Willie Ducksworth (WR, 2nd) Chis Booker (OL, 2nd) Anthony Knight (LB, 2nd) Blake Koenigsberger (P, 2nd)

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2004 Ellis Debrow (WR) Billy Knight (T) Kelvin Redd (DT) Gary Bell (LB) JaJa Nebo (ST) Scott Eyster (QB, 2nd) Rodney Curry (DB, 2nd) Chris Parks (WR, 2nd) Jeremy Burge (G, 2nd) Pete Golding (S, 2nd)

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2005 Scott Eyster (QB) Robert Young (G) Michael Eubanks (LB) Ryan Barker (C, 2nd) Travis Mikel-Allen (G, 2nd) Jason Snell (RB, 2nd) Jake Cantrell (SP, 2nd)

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• GSC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •

Scott Eyster (QB) Scott Eyster (QB) John Bright (QB) Scott Butler (QB) Scott Butler (QB) David Bradberry (QB)

• GSC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •

Lardester Hicks-Green (LB) Michael Eubanks (LB) Michael Eubanks (LB) Anthony Maddox (DT)

• GSC FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR •

Dominique Davenport (CB) Scott Eyster (QB) Tregnel Thomas (RB) Ollie Thigpen (RB)

• GSC COACH OF THE YEAR •

Ron Roberts Ron Roberts Todd Knight

• GSC ALL-DECADE TEAM •

Kyle Finney (Wr, 1982-84) Jerome Williams (DB, 1994-95) Michael Eubanks (LB, 2004-07)/GSC DPOD Ellis Debrow (WR, 2002-04) Chris Booker (OL, 1998-2001) Mark Ellis (OL, 2006-2008) Anthony Maddox (DE, 2002-03) Lardester Hicks-Green (LB, 2006-09) Scott Eyster (QB, 2003-06, 2nd) Brad Latham (OL, 2006-09, 2nd) Trey Crum (K, 2004-05, 2nd)

• ACADEMIC ALL-GSC TEAM •

Brad Latham (G) Micah Best (LB); Tim Johnson (DE); Spencer Strickland (P) Brad Latham (G) Michael Eubanks (LB) Scott Eyster (QB); Michael Eubanks (LB) Scott Eyster (QB); Michael Eubanks (LB) Scott Eyster (QB), Chad Blalack (QB) Justin Ashley (OG); Mark Barron (T); John Weaver (P) Shane Rodgers (OL), Dan Cirilli (OL)

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David Bradberry (11) became the first Statesmen to capture the Gulf South Conference Offensive Player of the Year Award in 1973. He continues to rank eighth all-time with 2,616 yards passing. Josh Bright (10) was named to the GSC Academic All-Conference Team three times in his career. The Batesville native led the Statesmen to the NCAA DII National Championship in 2000. 2001 2000 1999 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1976 1976

Josh Bright (QB), Dan Cirilli (OL), Shane Rodgers (OL), Reed Stringer (OL) Josh Bright (QB); Dan Cirilli (C); Jamie Everett (OG); Randy Grierson (C);Reed Stringner (OT) Josh Bright (QB), Tanny Flowers (RB), Demetrius Patterson (DB), Matt Walker (FB) Chad Huff (DB) David Crowe (QB) David Crowe (QB), Parker Stubbs (WR) Bill Ashley (OL), Dean Seeley (OG), Beau Rathburn (DE) Mark Lovett (WR), Jeff Pica (QB), Mitchell Terrell (TE)

• NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP •

Billy Hood (WR)

• AFCA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR •

Steve Campbell

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• CELLULARSOUTH CHARLES CONERLY TROPHY •

TREG THOMAS 1996 conerly trophy winner

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Founded and organized exclusively by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum since 1996, the CellularSouth Conerly Trophy is awarded annually to Mississippi’s top college football player as determined by a panel of 60 media voters representing radio, television and print outlets in small, medium and large sized markets across the state. The award, named after the late Charlie Conerly, is an original bronze sculpture sculpted by the late Bruce Brady, a nationally acclaimed artist from Brookhaven, MS. The original Conerly Trophy is on permanent display at the Museum. The Conerly Trophy recipient is presented an exact replica that is a lost wax casting thrown at a foundry in Texas. The Conerly Trophy is presented at a banquet usually held the Thursday following the final regular season game. Past banquet sites are Jackson, Clarksdale and Tunica. The three finalists are present at the dinner with the winner announced at that time. Former Delta State great Tregnel Thomas, a 5-foot-7 running back from Pascagoula, became the first Conerly Trophy winner in the award’s history in 1996. Thomas blistered Gulf South Conference and NCAA opponents for 1,604 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns. Josh Bright repeated the feat in 2000 after leading the Statesmen to the NCAA Division II national championship. Bright, a 6-foot-5 quarterback from Batesville, rushed for 1,495 yards and passed for 1,292 yards. He also rushed for a schoolrecord 21 touchdowns. Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Hammond, La., became the first four-time finalist in Conerly Trophy history in 2006. The record-setting quarterback finished his career as the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history, while establishing and new record for career total offense. He ranks second all-time in NCAA history in career passing yards and career total offense. Eyster was a finalist in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. No other player in Mississippi history has even been named a finalist three times. He concluded his career at DSU with 13,889 yards passing and 116 touchdown passes. He holds every major career and season passing mark in Delta State history.

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Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-2 quarterback from Hammond, La., became the first four-time Conerly Trophy finalist in the history of the award in 2006, despite never winning.

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Delta State University has boasted some of the top offensive players in the history of the Gulf South Conference. In fact, four quarterbacks have helped define the position in one of the toughest league’s in the nation. For their efforts, Delta State players have claimed six GSC Offensive Player of the Year Awards over the years. In a league dominated by offense throughout the 1980s, 90s, and today, Delta State has always been in the thick of the hunt in the GSC. From 1973 when David Bradberry claimed the first honor for the Statesmen to Scott Eyster rewriting the conference record book, Delta State players have always put up some astounding numbers. David Bradberry, a senior from Jackson, became the first Statesmen to earn the honor. In 1973, the lanky Bradberry helped direct the Statesmen to a 7-3 record while passing for 1,427 yards and 12 TDs. He also rushed for 536 yards and eight scores. From 1983 to 1984 no other quarterback in the country enjoyed the level of success Scott Butler did for Delta State. The Oxford native amassed 5,299 yards of total offense and passed for 5,076 yards during that span. He ranked third and fourth respectively in the country in total offense his junior and senior seasons. When he finished his career he had broken or tied 20 DSU and 14 GSC records. Josh Bright claimed the honor in 2000 after leading the Statesmen to a 14-1 record and the NCAA Division II national championship. Bright, a 6-foot-5 quarterback from Batesville, rushed for 1,495 yards and passed for 1,292 yards. He also rushed for a school-record 21 touchdowns. Scott Eyster, a 6-foot-3 quarterback from Hammond, La., became the second two-time winner in 2005 and 2006. The record-setting quarterback finished his career as the all-time leading passer in Delta State and Gulf South Conference history, while establishing and new record for career total offense. He ranks second all-time in NCAA history in career passing yards and career total offense. In 2006, Eyster passed for 3,926 yards and 36 TDs while leading DSU to the NCAA semifinals. In 2005, the rocket-armed signal-caller passed for 3,107 yards and 29 TDs. He finished his career with 13,889 yards passing and 14,432 yards of total offense. In four years he also threw a whopping 116 touchdowns, while rushing for 12 more. DELTA STATE’S GSC OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR NAME YEAR Scott Esyter, Senior 2006 Scott Eyster, Junior 2005 Josh Bright, Junior 2000 Scott Butler, Senior 1984 Scott Butler, Junior 1983 David Bradberry, Senior 1973

POSITION Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback

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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE • DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR •

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Anthony Maddox, a 6-foot-3 defensive tackle fron Funston, Ga., became the school’s first-ever GSC Defensive Player of the Year in 2003. That year, .he would be selected by the Jaguars of the NFL.

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Michael Eubanks, a 6-foot-2 linebacker from Cleveland, claimed back-to-back GSC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2006 and 2007. The speedster set new NCAA, DSU, and GSC records for career sacks along the way.

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POSITION Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Tackle

HICKS-GREEN CLAIMS GSC DEFENSIVE P.O.Y. AWARD

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Defensive success is a relatively new thing at Delta State University. For years Statesmen football has been synonymous with offensive success. Since head coach and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts came to town, a few things have changed. With the rebirth of Delta State’s “Green Shirt” defense, postseason accolades have flown DSU’s way. Prior to Roberts coming to Delta State and in the previous 79 years of Statesmen football, only one man had been named Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year. That was Anthony Maddox in 2003. Since Roberts arrival, DSU has claimed back-to-back awards with Michael Eubanks in 2006 and 2007, and Lardester Hicks-Green made it three straight in 2008. In 2003, Anthony Maddox, a 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive tackle, was named the GSC’s Defensive Player of the Year becoming the first in school history. A game changing performer, Maddox helped guide the Statesmen to a 9-2 record. From his down lineman position, the Funston, Ga. native recorded 80 tackles with 61 solo stops. He also tallied 16 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 sacks. A menace to quarterbacks, the speedy lineman totaled four quarterback hurries and forced two fumbles. After finishing his career in 2003, Maddox was selected in the fourth round of the National Football League Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. After three seasons in Jacksonville, he is now a member of the Houston Texans defensive front. 2006 and 2007 could best be described as the Michael Eubanks Era in the GSC. Over three seasons, the Cleveland native dominated play from his outside linebacker position. As a sophomore, Eubanks burst onto the scene with a school-record 13.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. One year later, Eubanks claimed the award for the first time after tallying 10.5 sacks and 24.0 tackles-for-loss with 75 total tackles. In 2007, Eubanks capped his career with one of the most memorable seasons in GSC history en route to the award. After guiding DSU to the semifinals as a junior, Eubanks got the Statesmen back to the playoffs with an amazing 90 tackles, 27.0 tackles-for-loss, and 12 sacks. He also recorded 14 quarterback hurries and forced four fumbles. He finished his career by breaking the NCAA Division II career record for sacks with 39.0. He also established a new GSC record for career tackles-for-loss with 70.5. In 2008, Lardester Hicks-Green, a 6-foot-1, 235 pound outside linebacker, turned in one of the best seasons in school history for a backer with 100 tackles, 15.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks, and one interception.

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During the past decade, the Delta State football program has enjoyed tremendous success both on the field and in the classroom. Since 1998, the Statesmen have averaged just over eight victories per season. Not surprisingly, much of the success can be attributed to the coaches that put the players in the right spot at the right time. Fortunately for DSU, the last four head coaches have garnered either conference, regional or national coach of the year honors. During Todd Knight’s tenure as head coach, he guided the Statesmen to their first Gulf South Conference championship in1998 with an 8-3 record. Not surprisingly, Knight became the first DSU football coach to earn GSC Coach of the Year honors. In 2000, after winning the NCAA Division II National Championship with a 14-1 record, second year coach Steve Campbell earned Delta State’s first ever National Coach of the Year Award. Six years later, after guiding the Statesmen back to the playoffs for the first time since the National Championship season, coach Rick Rhoades was awarded the Regional Coach of the Year award after leading the Green and White to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the Regional Championship game. For current DSU head coach Ron Roberts the journey to Coach of the Year honors was a short one. In his first year as Statesmen head coach in 2007, Roberts guided the Statesmen to the GSC Championship and the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season while posting a 10-2 record. This marks the first time in Delta State football history that the Statesmen have had two consecutive seasons with at least 10 victories. Robert’s also becomes the first head football coach in DSU history to win 10 games in his first season at the helm. In 2008, the Visalia, Calif., native repeated the feat, sending the Statesmen to a 10-2 record and a second-straight Gulf South Conference championship. DSU finished the season in the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals and capped the season with a No. 7 national ranking.

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DELTA STATE’S COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS NAME YEAR AWARD Todd Knight 1998 GSC Coach of the Year Steve Campbell 2000 AFCA National Coach of the Year Rick Rhoades 2006 AFCA Region Coach of the Year Ron Roberts 2007 GSC Coach of the Year Ron Roberts 2008 GSC Coach of the Year

Ron Roberts (above) has won two GSC Coach of the Year honors. Steve Campbell (bottom) was named the AFCA National Coach of the Year after claiming the 2000 NCAA DII national title.

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1927 • (3-5-0) Coach: Paul West at Memphis State Tupelo Military Holmes JC Mississippi Delta JC Lambuth at Hinds JC NW Mississippi JC Miss. College Frosh

L L L L L W

2-12 6-32 6-27 0-21 0-47 6-0

L 0-21 L 6-13 W 12-6 L 7-12 L 7-15 W 8-7 W 37-0 L 6-18

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1928 • (6-2-0) Coach: Herman Zimoski Misssissippi Delta JC Memphis State at Bethel College Holmes JC Lambuth Hinds JC Rhodes Fresh. NW Mississippi JC

W 26-6 L 0-12 L 13-26 W 39-13 W 38-7 W 20-0 W 20-0 W 39-0

1929 • (5-1-2) Coach: Herman Zimoski Mississippi Delta JC at Rhodes Fresh. Bethel College Tenn.-Martin JC at Lambuth NW Mississippi JC at Memphis State Southern Miss. (HC)

T W W W L W T W

1930 • (4-5-1) Coach: Herman Zimoski Miss. College “B” at Murray State Rhodes Fresh. Bethel College at Tenn.-Martin JC Lambuth Memphis State (HC) NW Mississippi JC at Southern Miss. Misssissippi Delta JC

T 0-0 L 0-18 W 20-0 W 66-0 L 6-26 L 7-12 W 7-0 W 33-0 L 0-46 L 0-33

1931 • (5-3-1) Coach: Herman Zimoski at Rhodes College

6-6 7-0 7-6 27-0 13-21 54-0 0-0 14-6

at Murray State at Louisiana College NW Mississippi JC Mississippi Delta JC at Millsaps at Lambuth at Memphis State Southern Miss. (HC)

T L W W L W W W

12-12 0-38 46-6 14-6 7-34 32-6 32-6 27-7

1932 • (4-5-0) Coach: Herman Zimoski at Millsaps NW Mississippi JC Mississippi Fresh. at Louisiana Tech at Miss Delta JC Bethel College Lambuth Memphis State (HC) Southern Miss

L 0-39 W 39-0 L 2-6 L 0-20 W 13-0 W 6-0 W 29-14 L 0-13 L 25-33

1933 • (2-7-0) Coach: Henry Allen at Millsaps NW Mississippi JC at Northwestern State Miss Delta JC (HC) at Lambuth Union University vs. Mississippi Fresh. Bethel College at Southern Miss.

L 7-25 W 39-0 L 6-43 W 7-0 L 0-7 L 0-6 L 0-14 L 7-9 L 6-33

1934 • (2-6-1) Coach: Herman Zimoski at Millsaps NW Mississippi JC at Louisiana College Southern Miss. at Miss Delta JC Lambuth vs. Freed-Hardeman Bethel College (HC) at Louisiana Tech 1935 • (1-8-0) Coach: Herman Zimoski at Millsaps at Tenn.-Martin JC NW Mississippi JC Mississippi Delta JC vs. Miss College at Lambuth Bethel College (HC) at Union University at Memphis State

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0-27 0-26 38-0 0-20 0-34 0-2 6-13 0-20 0-30

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A.D. Dickson 1936-1940 15-38-4 Perhaps the most cerebral football coach in Delta State history, A.D. Dickson completed his medical residency at Louisiana State prior to becoming the director of athletics and head coach for all sports at Delta State. Dickson left DSU shortly after the athletics program was dissolved due to World War II. 1936 • (5-5-0) Coach: A.D. Dickson Memphis State Arkansas State NW Mississippi JC at Miss Delta JC at Tenn.-Martin JC at Mississippi College at Louisiana College Bethel College (HC) at Henderson State

L W W W L L L W L

33-7 53-6 64-0 39-7 13-19 0-20 7-14 61-6 0-32

1937 • (7-2-0) Coach: A.D. Dickson at Spring Hill at Mississippi State at Arkansas State at Memphis State Troy State SE Louisiana Henderson State (HC) at Middle Tenn. St. Ouachita Baptist

W L W W W W W L W

12-7 0-39 28-0 19-14 13-0 13-10 35-0 0-7 13-6

1938 • (2-7-0) Coach: A.D. Dickson at SW Louisiana vs. Ouachita Baptist Louisiana College at Southern Miss. Troy State (HC) at Northwestern St. at Hendrix College Middle Tenn. State Memphis State

L L L L W L L W L

0-19 0-12 0-6 0-44 6-0 0-42 6-13 25-0 0-8

1939 • (1-9-0) Coach: A.D. Dickson SW Louisiana at Millsaps at Louisiana College Troy State Southern Miss. Northwestern State Hendrix College (HC) at Memphis State at Central Arkansas Union University

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1940 • (0-8-2) Coach: A.D. Dickson West Alabama Millsaps Louisiana College vs. Hendrix at Union University Memphis State (HC) at Murray State at La.-Lafayette Central Arkansas at Southern Miss.

T 0-0 L 0-12 T 6-6 L 6-10 L 0-41 L 0-7 L 0-41 L 7-18 L 12-37 L 0-41

6-19 0-14 7-0 0-14 0-21 6-40 0-7 0-7 0-19 6-7

1942-1945 Delta State University opted not to field a football team between 1942 and 1945 due to World War II. Football was abolished at all Mississippi state supported institutions by the Board of Trustees. 1946 • (3-3-1) Coach: Forest Wyatt West Alabama at Millsaps Bethel College (HC) at Merch. Marine Acad. at Bethel College Millsaps College Louisiana College

L L T W W L W

0-14 0-15 7-7 19-0 19-0 0-27 26-6

1946 • (3-3-1) Coach: Forest Wyatt West Alabama at Millsaps Bethel College (HC) at Merch. Marine Acad. at Bethel College Millsaps College Louisiana College

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0-14 0-15 7-7 19-0 19-0 0-27 26-6

1947 • (5-4-0) Coach: Forest Wyatt Arkansas-Monticello at West Alabama Lambuth

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at Millsaps College at Mississippi College Austin Peay (HC) Bethel College Louisiana College at Cumberland (Tenn.)

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12-7 0-19 28-13 34-6 6-7 9-25

E.B. “Gene” Chadwick 1948-1960 67-46-1 “Coach Chad”, as he was affectionately known by his students, led the 1954 Statesmen to their only undefeated season. His 1959 team was the only Delta State team to play in a bowl game, where the Statesmen defeated East Central Oklahoma in the Christmas Bowl in Nachitoches, La. 1948 • (7-1-1) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Arkansas A&M Livingston Mississippi College Arkansas College at Arkansas State at SE Oklahoma at Austin Peay Louisiana College Cumberland

W 33-12 W 27-6 W 7-6 W 46-0 T 13-13 L 6-12 W 48-7 W 15-6 W 27-14

1949 • (5-4-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Miss. at West Alabama at Memphis State Arkansas State (HC) SE Oklahoma at Western Kentucky Tampa SE Louisiana

W 20-7 L 13-19 L 0-7 L 0-47 L 6-7 W 21-19 W 12-7 W 46-17 W 19-7

1950 • (5-5-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Ouachita Baptist West Alabama Southern Miss Memphis Navy (HC) at Arkansas State at SW Missouri

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27-0 6-22 19-13 75-6 19-6 47-7

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at Evansville College Western Kentucky at Tampa at SE Louisiana

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6-19 7-26 6-34 7-20

12-0 0-89 20-32 0-43 0-32 26-27 0-33 6-46 0-14

1954 • (8-0-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Millsaps College Louisiana-Monroe at Troy State Arkansas-Monticello at Mississippi College vs. West Alabama Southern Ark.(HC) SE Missouri State

W 35-6 W 35-12 W 26-12 W 32-0 W 25-0 W 40-0 W 53-0 W 20-6

1955 • (4-4-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Millsaps at Louisiana-Monroe William Carey at Arkansas-Monticello Miss. College (HC) West Alabama

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27-6 40-0 0-20 20-22 19-21 67-6 42-0 6-2 13-6

20-7 0-7 7-19 20-32 41-0 39-19

1958 • (2-6-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Louisiana-Monroe at Troy State Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Arkansas Central Arkansas (HC) Tenn.-Martin at Henderson State West Alabama

W L W W L W W L L

19-7 6-33 14-7 14-13 0-26 28-0 20-14 0-14 26-27

L 0-23 L 0-18 L 7-13 L 6-13 L 25-27 L 0-14 W 13-6 W 28-0

1959 • (10-1-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick at Arkansas-Monticello W 32-6 at Louisiana-Monroe W 14-13 Southern Arkansas W 28-0 Tenn.-Martin W 33-0 at Central Arkansas L 19-20 at Coll. of the Ozarks W 47-0 Harding (HC) W 60-7 Henderson State W 24-6 West Alabama W 39-7 at Ouachita Baptist W 21-7 Christmas Festival Bowl (Natchitoches, La.) East Central Okla. W 19-0 The Christmas Express Perhaps no other football team in DSU history excited fans like the 1959 Statesmen. Under the direction of coach Chadwick, the Statesmen went 9-1 in the regular season and earned a trip to the Christmas Festival

1960 • (6-3-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick North Alabama Arkansas-Monticello Texas-Arlington at SE Missouri State Howard University at Tenn.-Martin Louisiana-Mon (HC) Louisiana College Ouachita Baptist

W 12-0 W 27-7 L 8-19 W 13-6 L 14-28 W 34-8 W 27-0 L 7-40 W 27-6

Horace McCool 1961-1973 76-48-3 McCool is the winningest coach in the history of Delta State football. His winning ways had longevity to them as well McCool is one of only two coaches in the history of the program to have a tenure of greater than ten years. This past year, DSU honored McCool by naming the stadium in honor of coach McCool. Travis Parker Field at Horace McCool Stadium was renamed on October 6, 2007. 1961 • (7-2-1) Coach: Horace McCool at North Alabama Arkansas-Monticello at Jacksonville State SE Missouri State Troy State at Howard University Tenn.-Martin (HC) at Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana College at Ouachita Baptist

L 6-9 W 34-0 W 32-15 W 13-6 W 48-0 L 14-20 W 22-6 W 9-0 T 6-6 W 26-19

1962 • (7-2-0) Coach: Horace McCool at Arkansas-Monticello Jacksonville State at SE Missouri State at Troy State Howard Univ (HC) at Tenn.-Martin North Alabama Louisiana-Monroe at East Central Okla.

W 15-13 W 41-13 L 12-14 W 30-0 W 15-8 L 18-19 W 12-0 W 12-0 W 24-19

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W W W W L W L W L

27-14 7-6 28-0 47-13 0-6 21-8 17-20 27-21 7-29

1964 • (7-3-0) Coach: Horace McCool at Central Arkansas at Jacksonville State SE Missouri State Troy State Howard College (HC) at Tenn.-Martin North Alabama at Arkansas State at Louisiana College

W W W W L W W L W

27-2 7-6 28-0 47-13 8-26 17-0 34-14 6-7 21-14

1965 • (8-1-0) Coach: Horace McCool Arkansas-Monticello at Louisiana-Monroe Tenn.-Martin (HC) Troy State at Howard College at Tampa at North Alabama at Jacksonville State Louisiana College

W 21-0 W 23-0 W 24-17 W 26-0 W 17-0 W 33-32 W 16-7 L 9-10 W 30-7

1966 • (6-4-0) Coach: Horace McCool at Arkansas-Monticello Louisiana-Lafayette at Tenn.-Martin vs. Troy State Samford (HC) at Parsons College North Alabama Jacksonville State Louisiana-Monroe at Louisiana College

L 0-7 W 28-3 W 7-3 L 16-20 W 31-14 L 18-19 W 32-21 W 23-10 L 10-14 W 30-7

1967 • (5-5-0) Coach: Horace McCool Louisiana Tech at SE Missouri State Stephen F. Austin Troy State at Samford Tenn.-Martin (HC) North Alabama

L W W L L W W

7-34 21-10 21-19 0-7 10-34 19-18 28-18

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1968 • (5-5-0) Coach: Horace McCool SE Missouri State North Alabama at Stephen F. Austin at Troy State at Louisiana-Lafayette at Tenn.-Martin West Alabama Jacksonville St (HC) Louisiana-Monroe Centenary

W 31-21 W 24-16 L 7-14 L 23-35 L 27-32 L 20-29 L 13-24 W 27-7 W 10-3 W 63-0

1969 • (4-5-0) Coach: Horace McCool at SE Missouri State at North Alabama Illinois-Chicago Troy State vs. Miss College Tenn.-Martin (HC) at West Alabama at Jacksonville State at Louisiana-Monroe

L 6-7 W 16-10 W 84-0 L 7-42 W 33-7 W 28-6 L 17-34 L 13-21 L 7-31

1970 • (3-6-1) Coach: Horace McCool at Tampa SE Missouri State North Alabama at Samford at Troy State vs. Miss College Tenn.-Martin (HC) West Alabama Jacksonville State at Quantico Marines

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1971 • (3-5-1) Coach: Horace McCool at SE Missouri State Arkansas-Monticello at North Alabama Troy State Northwestern St (HC) at Tenn.-Martin at West Alabama at Jacksonville State Samford

T 10-10 W 37-7 W 17-10 W 20-14 L 7-9 L 12-17 L 21-45 L 14-31 L 24-30

1972 • (7-3-0) Coach: Horace McCool SE Missouri State at Arkansas-Monticello

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12-45 14-8 26-13 0-26 6-42 30-30 13-17 35-21 7-37 13-20

42-0 28-14

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Bowl to face East Central Oklahoma in Natchitiches, La. The Statesmen prevailed in the bowl game to finish 10-1 with a 19-0 blasting of ECO.

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1956 • (5-3-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick at Mississippi College Louisiana-Monroe Troy State Arkansas-Mont (HC) at Tampa West Alabama Arkansas Tech at Louisiana College 1957 • (5-4-0) Coach: E.B. Chadwick Mississippi College at Louisiana-Monroe Troy State (HC) at Arkansas-Monticello at Northwestern State West Alabama Louisiana College at Arkansas Tech at Tampa

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L L L L

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North Alabama at Northwestern State at Troy State Tenn.-Martin West Alabama (HC) at SE Louisiana at Westchester State Nicholls State

L 7-17 L 0-12 W 22-17 W 24-12 W 17-14 W 24-7 L 28-31 W 42-0

1973 • (8-3-0) Coach: Horace McCool at SE Missouri State at North Alabama Mississippi College Eastern Illinois Troy State (HC) at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State SE Louisiana at West Alabama at Nicholls State Northwestern State

W L W W L W L W W W W

20-17 18-21 17-16 47-17 10-17 28-10 24-31 14-10 49-40 27-22 31-6

1974 • (8-3) Coach: Robert McGraw SE Missouri State at Mississippi College at Northwestern State North Alabama at Eastern Illinois at Troy State Tenn.-Martin (HC) at Jacksonville State at SE Louisiana West Alabama Nicholls State

W W W W L W W L L W W

19-3 13-3 35-7 26-10 3-13 21-9 29-0 13-30 7-41 24-14 19-14

1975 • (5-4-0) Coach: Robert McGraw at SE Missouri Northwestern State at North Alabama Mississippi College Troy State at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State at West Alabama at Nicholls State

W L W W W W L L L

41-10 12-14 21-9 24-0 31-25 13-3 7-21 7-10 21-24

1976 • (4-6-1) Coach: Robert McGraw at Murray State SE Missouri State at Northwestern State North Alabama at Mississippi College at Troy State Tenn.-Martin (HC)

W W L L W L L

14-0 42-17 7-17 17-20 7-3 20-29 25-42

at Jacksonville State at SE Louisiana West Alabama Nicholls State

L L W T

14-24 0-3 32-7 7-7

1977 • (3-6-0) Coach: Robert McGraw Murray State at SE Missouri State at North Alabama Miss College (HC) Troy State at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State SE Louisiana at West Alabama

W L L W L L L L W

38-0 21-24 21-28 24-21 7-10 7-46 13-16 7-10 14-0

1978 • (4-7-0) Coach: Don Denning at East Texas St. SE Missouri State at Fort Benning North Alabama at Mississippi College at Troy State Tenn.-Martin (HC) at Jacksonville State at SE Louisiana West Alabama Nicholls State

L W W L L L W L L W L

6-17 28-22 20-3 7-17 0-27 6-21 42-14 3-38 3-34 34-24 14-17

1979 • (4-6-0) Coach: Johnny Plummer at Ouachita Baptist at SE Missouri East Texas State at North Alabama Mississippi College Troy State (HC) at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State SE Louisiana at West Alabama 1980 • (3-8-0) Coach: Johnny Plummer Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Elon College SE Missouri State North Alabama at Mississippi College at Troy State West Alabama (HC) at Jacksonville State at SE Louisiana Tenn.-Martin

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L W W L L L W W L L

17-35 17-13 31-19 7-30 19-27 0-28 28-27 38-21 7-30 0-10

W 18-7 W 7-0 L 21-24 W 14-3 L 7-45 L 7-10 L 7-35 L 15-17 L 3-36 L 13-59 L 0-9

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

1981 • (2-7-0) Coach: Johnny Plummer at Nicholls State at SE Missouri State at North Alabama Liberty Baptist (HC) Troy State at West Alabama Jacksonville State Mississippi College at Tenn.-Martin

L W L W L L L L L

1982 • (6-4-0) Coach: Jim “Red” Parker at Liberty Baptist Ouachita Baptist SE Missouri State North Alabama Valdosta State at Troy State West Alabama (HC) at Jacksonville State at Mississippi College Tenn.-Martin

W 16-13 W 31-14 W 42-15 L 19-27 W 27-0 W 13-10 L 7-14 L 36-56 L 6-27 W 47-0

1983 • (5-5-0) Coach: Jim “Red” Parker at Ouachita Baptist West Georgia at SE Missouri State at North Alabama at Valdosta State Troy State (HC) at West Alabama Jacksonville State at Tenn.-Martin Mississippi College

W W W L W L L L L W

1984 • (7-3-1) Coach: Jim “Red” Parker at Stephen F. Austin Ouachita Baptist at SE Missouri State North Alabama at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State at Troy State West Alabama (HC) at West Georgia Valdosta State at Mississippi College 1985 • (4-6-1) Coach: Jim “Red” Parker Stephen F. Austin at Louisiana-Monroe SE Missouri State at North Alabama

L W W T W L L W W W W

L L W L

10-34 20-16 7-41 31-8 0-7 7-21 14-28 21-28 25-34

21-17 35-3 32-22 33-53 24-16 21-26 15-47 14-34 16-34 31-21

10-17 34-24 37-14 7-7 27-7 26-27 20-35 27-24 52-0 17-11 30-20

12-29 7-27 20-16 3-12

Tenn.-Martin at Jacksonville State Troy State (HC) at West Alabama West Georgia at Valdosta State Mississippi College

W 16-3 W 27-23 L 7-31 L 6-13 W 25-20 L 20-39 T 14-14

1986 • (6-4-1) Coach: Jim “Red” Parker Southern Arkansas at Northwestern State at SE Missouri State North Alabama at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State at Troy State West Alabama (HC) at West Georgia Valdosta State at Mississippi College

W L W W W T L L W L W

28-13 10-29 28-21 27-24 38-19 14-14 13-31 15-27 42-27 8-31 21-10

1987 • (6-4-1) Coach: Jim “Red” Parker at Southern Illinois at Southern Arkansas SE Missouri State at North Alabama Tenn.-Martin (HC) at Jacksonville State Troy State at West Alabama West Georgia at Valdosta State Mississippi College

W W W L W L L T W W L

24-16 21-14 35-28 12-24 17-14 34-36 6-38 7-7 40-9 24-21 7-13

1988 • (4-6-1) Coach: Don Skelton at Arkansas State Southern Arkansas at Henderson State North Alabama at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State at Troy State West Alabama (HC) at West Georgia Valdosta State at Mississippi College

L W W L L L W W L T L

15-28 31-10 28-10 24-27 3-15 17-24 24-21 12-11 28-33 28-28 3-7

1989 • (6-3-1) Coach: Don Skelton at Southern Arkansas at Nicholls State at North Alabama Tenn.-Martin at Jacksonville State Troy State (HC)

W 35-14 W 15-14 L 12-31 L 12-13 L 10-34 W 38-28

at West Alabama West Georgia at Valdosta State Mississippi College

T W W W

24-24 27-21 24-16 17-7

1990 • (5-5-0) Coach: Don Skelton at Southern Miss. at Henderson State North Alabama at Tenn.-Martin Jacksonville State at Troy State West Alabama (HC) at West Georgia Valdosta State at Mississippi College

L W L W L L W W W L

0-12 19-10 13-15 27-18 13-17 28-42 36-18 28-9 26-11 17-35

1991 • (3-7-0) Coach: Don Skelton at Southern Miss Henderson State at Central Arkansas at North Alabama Jacksonville State Tenn.-Martin (HC) at West Alabama West Georgia at Valdosta State Mississippi College

L W L W L W L L L L

7-25 35-6 15-30 31-6 0-9 37-27 18-25 15-20 27-34 10-27

1992 • (3-6-1) Coach: Don Skelton at Tenn.-Martin Central Arkansas at Henderson State North Alabama at Louisiana-Monroe at Jacksonville State West Alabama (HC) at West Georgia Valdosta State at Mississippi College

L T W W L L L W L L

0-24 14-14 18-17 14-10 13-52 10-38 24-30 36-35 7-45 23-34

1993 • (3-7-0) Coach: Todd Knight SW Baptist Harding at North Alabama Central Arkansas at Henderson State at East Texas State at West Alabama Valdosta State (HC) at West Georgia Mississippi College

W 20-0 W 20-6 L 17-58 L 27-34 W 20-19 L 14-19 L 55-60 L 8-33 L 7-27 L 7-13

1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

L T L L T W W L L W

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

12-15 24-24 0-38 7-45 7-7 19-14 30-7 10-57 20-32 14-0

L 16-47 W 47-46 L 34-41 L 18-34 W 34-13 W 24-0 L 17-27 W 51-34 W 34-28 W 42-13

1997 • (3-7-0) Coach: Todd Knight at Stephen F. Austin Arkansas Tech Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas at Henderson State North Alabama West Georgia at Valdosta State at West Alabama at Arkansas-Monticello

L L L L L L L W W W

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L 31-38 W 17-10 W 9-6 W 27-20 W 35-3 W 33-7 L 31-42 L 24-0 L 14-31 W 40-8

2000 • (14-1-0) Coach: Steve Campbell GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TRI-CHAMPIONS NCAA DII NATIONAL CHAMPIONS vs. Belhaven College W at Mississippi Valley W at West Alabama W North Alabama W Harding W at Valdosta State W

55-18 35-23 33-8 42-35 43-35 45-35

W W W W L W W L L W

25-3 47-7 21-3 40-21 12-70 28-7 44-21 7-33 28-35 37-31

Rick Rhoades 2002-2006 38-20-0 In 2002, Delta State turned to the man who led Troy State to the 1987 Division II National Championship to bring another national crown to Cleveland. The Statesmen offense soared to new heights under Rhoades’ tutelage in the 2003 campaign, setting fourteen new offensive team records. In 2006, the Statesmen again posted one of the greatest offensive seasons in Delta State football history and marched all the way to the NCAA National Semifinals. 2002 • (4-7-0) Coach: Rick Rhoades at Northwestern State L 7-35 at Mississippi Valley L 26-28 at Valdosta State L 0-42 West Alabama L 24-30 West Georgia W 27-21 at Arkansas Tech L 17-24 at Southern Arkansas L 10-30 Henderson State W 44-14 at Harding W 49-25 at Ouachita Baptist L 25-35 Arkansas-Monticello W 40-0

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48-7 45-0 17-28 47-17 61-7 38-28 36-44 41-14 38-21 45-21 41-21

2004 • (6-4-0) Coach: Rick Rhoades at North Dakota L 19-28 at West Alabama W 59-7 North Alabama W 28-21 Henderson State W 56-34 at Valdosta State L 48-51 at Arkansas Tech L 29-35 Central Arkansas (HC) L 52-55 at Harding W 48-14 at Ouachita Baptist W 42-10 UA-Monticello W 62-41 2005 • (7-4-0) Coach: Rick Rhoades at Pittsburg State W 44-31 at Texas State L 25-32 West Alabama W 43-14 at North Alabama L 21-56 at Henderson State W 21-17 Valdosta State L 23-24 Arkansas Tech W 34-17 at Central Arkansas L 31-41 Harding W 27-7 Ouachita Baptist (HC) W 35-34 at Ark.-Monticello W 56-13 2006 • (12-3) Coach: Rick Rhoades WVU-Tech W 61-0 at Stephen F. Austin W 17-14 at Henderson State L 13-16 OT Ouachita Baptist W 34-6 at Southern Arkansas W 22-0 at Arkansas Tech W 31-13 Valdosta State W 35-28 North Alabama L 10-17 at West Georgia W 21-7 West Alabama W 41-14 Arkansas-Monticello W 53-0 NCAA Division II Playoffs at Elizabeth City State W 17-10 at N. Carolina Central W 24-17 at North Alabama W 27-10 at Grand Valley State L 30-49

Ron Roberts 2007-Pres. 25-9 Ron Roberts became the 17th head coach in DSU football history in April of 2007 after serving as defensive coordinator in 2006. In his first season at the helm, DSU claimed its third GSC championship and its first out-right. DSU advanced to the second round of the NCAA playoffs as well. In 2008, the Statesmen repeated the feat, claiming the GSC title and advancing to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals. In three seasons, Roberts is 25-9. 2007 • (10-2)/GSC Champs Coach: Ron Roberts at Jackson State W 27-15 Henderson State W 9-7 at Ouachita Baptist W 42-10 Southern Arkansas W 28-3 Arkansas Tech W 43-14 at Valdosta State W 35-31 at North Alabama L 17-28 West Georgia W 41-9 at West Alabama W 20-9 at Arkansas-Monticello W 51-14 NCAA Division II Playoffs Shaw W 45-7 at North Alabama L 17-20 2008 • (10-2)/GSC Champs Coach: Ron Roberts at McNeese State L 27-52 Arkansas-Monticello W 37-31 at Harding W 56-49 OT Ouachita Baptist W 35-17 at Valdosta State W 27-24 OT West Alabama W 21-14 North Alabama W 34-28 at Southern Arkansas W 21-3 Arkansas Tech W 48-14 at West Georgia W 68-10 NCAA Division II Playoffs Tusculum W 27-19 North Alabama (Qtrs) L 34-55 2009 • (5-5) Coach: Ron Roberts at Texas A&M-Kingsville at Arkansas-Monticello Harding at #21 Ouachita Baptist Valdosta State at West Alabama at North Alabama Southern Arkansas at Arkansas Tech West Georgia

L 17-28 W 42-3 W 48-10 L 14-38 W 31-23 L 14-34 L 24-34 W 10-3 L 23-35 W 48-7

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3-38 20-23 12-37 6-24 20-41 10-17 9-28 27-23 27-13 31-14

Steve Campbell 1999-2001 27-8-0

2001 • (7-3-0) Coach: Steve Campbell Mississippi Valley West Alabama at North Alabama at Harding Valdosta State Southern Arkansas at Henderson State Central Arkansas Arkansas Tech at Arkansas-Monticello

2003 • (9-2-0) Coach: Rick Rhoades at Cumberland (Tenn.) W Mississippi Valley W Valdosta State L at West Alabama W at West Georgia W Arkansas Tech W Southern Arkansas L at Henderson State W Harding (HC) W Ouachita Baptist W at Arkansas-Monticello W

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13-16 14-7 0-34 0-30 14-20 19-0 17-24 19-37 20-7 41-3 14-0

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at Southern Arkansas W 30-28 Henderson State (HC) W 48-24 at Central Arkansas W 52-21 at Arkansas Tech L 10-24 Arkansas-Monticello W 47-10 NCAA Division II Playoffs Valdosta State W 49-12 at Catawba W 20-14 North Dakota State W 34-16 Bloomsburg W 63-34

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21-7 20-17 38-18 59-7 10-17 34-10 26-25 31-14 30-14

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at Arkansas Tech W Valdosta State W West Alabama (HC) W at Henderson State W at North Alabama L West Georgia W at Southern Arkansas W Central Arkansas W at Arkansas-Monticello W NCAA Division II Playoffs vs. Fort Valley State L

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SCHOOL Alabama, University of Arkansas College *Arkansas-Monticello Gulf South Arkansas State *Arkansas Tech Gulf South Austin Peay State Belhaven College Bethel College Bloomburg (PA) University Centenary College Central Arkansas Gulf South Catawba Cleveland Independents College of the Ozarks Cumberland University East Central Oklahoma Eastern Illinois Elizabeth City State Elon College Evansville College Florida State Fort Benning (Ga.) Freed-Hardeman (Tenn) Grand Valley State Greenville Independents *Harding University Gulf South *Henderson State Gulf South Hendrix College Hinds Junior College Holmes Junior College Illinois-Chicago Circle Jackson State +Jacksonville State Gulf South Lambuth University Liberty Baptist Louisiana College Louisiana Tech Memphis Naval Air Station Memphis (e) Merchant Marine Academy McNeese State Middle Tennessee State Millsaps College Millsaps Freshmen + Mississippi College Gulf South Mississippi College “B” Miss. College Freshmen Mississippi Delta JC Mississippi State Mississippi Valley State Murray State

• RECORD VERSUS ALL OPPONENTS •

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W L T PF 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 46 25 5 0 989 11 2 0 482 4 4 1 167 10 7 0 456 9 6 0 399 2 2 0 83 1 0 0 55 6 4 1 226 1 0 0 63 1 0 0 63 5 11 1 326 2 6 0 156 1 0 0 24 1 0 0 6 1 0 0 47 2 1 0 84 2 0 0 43 1 1 0 50 1 0 0 17 0 1 0 21 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 20 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 30 0 1 0 0 10 0 1 410 8 0 0 330 18 4 1 630 11 3 1 397 0 3 0 12 2 0 0 28 2 0 0 51 1 0 0 84 1 0 0 27 8 22 1 537 2 18 1 344 5 6 0 175 2 0 0 47 8 8 2 214 0 3 0 7 1 0 0 75 4 9 1 98 1 0 0 19 0 1 0 27 1 2 0 31 5 10 0 136 0 1 0 6 17 15 2 532 11 11 1 346 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 5 4 1 112 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 131 3 3 2 97

PA 89 0 401 219 131 388 325 79 18 86 34 0 402 225 14 0 0 48 19 27 10 24 19 32 3 7 49 21 219 148 337 241 30 7 19 0 15 732 588 137 21 212 80 6 195 0 52 33 280 27 503 363 0 18 115 39 54 123

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 + Nicholls State Gulf South • North Alabama Gulf South North Carolina Central North Dakota North Dakota State Northeast Louisiana Northwest Junior College + Northwestern (La.) State Gulf South Ole Miss Freshmen *Ouachita Baptist Gulf South Parsons (Iowa) College Pittsburg State Quantico (Va.) Marines Rhodes College Rhodes Freshmen Ruleville Independents Sam Houston State Uniersity Samford University Southeast Missouri + Southeastern Louisiana Gulf South Southeastern Oklahoma State Southern Illinois University Southern Mississippi *Southern Arkansas Gulf South Southwest Baptist Southwest Missouri State Southwest Texas State Southwestern Louisiana Spring Hill College (Ala.) Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Tampa, University of Tennessee-Martin JC + Tennessee-Martin, Univ. of Gulf South Texas-Arlington Texas A&M-Commerce Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas State + Troy State (Ala.) Gulf South Tupelo Military Institute Tusculum Union (Tenn.) University * Valdosta State (Ga.) Gulf South * West Alabama Gulf South West Chester (Pa.) State *West Georgia Gulf South Western Kentucky William Carey (MS) College

5 3 1 169 4 2 1 144 21 29 1 935 11 27 1 662 1 0 0 24 0 1 0 19 1 1 0 47 8 12 0 237 10 1 0 405 2 13 0 133 2 1 0 66 0 2 0 2 16 4 0 474 6 2 0 228 0 1 0 18 1 0 0 44 0 2 0 16 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 47 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 31 4 7 0 173 23 4 1 645 5 8 0 147 3 4 0 74 1 1 0 27 1 0 0 24 3 10 1 131 17 7 0 531 9 4 0 202 1 0 0 20 1 1 0 73 0 1 0 10 1 4 0 68 1 0 0 12 2 5 0 86 3 4 0 148 1 3 0 46 22 13 0 728 12 8 0 435 0 1 0 8 2 2 0 70 0 1 0 0 1 0 25 19 21 0 649 7 13 0 316 0 1 0 6 1 0 0 27 1 4 0 43 16 12 1 669 16 12 1 669 32 19 3 1378 23 14 2 934 0 1 0 28 16 7 0 726 16 7 0 726 1 4 0 57 0 1 0 7

132 84 1117 903 17 28 32 373 38 373 25 20 305 165 19 31 30 32 0 12 38 192 341 273 115 31 16 340 323 186 0 34 17 91 7 178 172 71 533 337 19 68 32 720 474 13 19 74 807 807 905 701 31 431 431 135 19

Bold denotes 2010 opponents • * Denotes current Gulf South Conference members • + Denotes former Gulf South Conference members

1998 • 2000 • 2007 • 2008 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

• ALL-TIME RECORD •

2000 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • FIVE-TIME NCAA DII FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANT

W, 14-6 W, 7-0 W, 27-7 L, 0-13 W, 7-0 L, 0-13 L, 6-13 W, 61-6 W, 35-0 W, 6-0 L, 0-7 L, 0-7 L, 6-26 T, 7-7 W, 28-13 W, 7-6 L, 6-7 W, 75-6 L, 26-27 L, 7-39 W, 67-6 W, 53-0 W, 41-0 W, 27-7 W,14-7 L, 25-27 W,60-7 W, 27-0 W, 22-6 W, 15-8 W, 21-8 L, 8-26 W, 24-17 W, 31-14 W, 19-18 W, 27-7 W, 28-6 L, 13-17 L, 7-9 W, 17-14

11/27/47 11/22/56 11/26/59 11/23/61 11/22/62 11/22/73 10/24/30

• ALL-TIME THANKSGIVING RESULTS • at Cumberland at La. College at Ouachita Bapt. at Ouachita Bapt at E. Central Okla. Northwestern St.

• FIRST NIGHT GAME IN DSU HISTORY • at Tennessee-Martin

L, 10-17 W, 29-0 W, 19-10 L, 25-42 W, 24-21 W, 42-14 L, 0-28 L,15-17 W, 31-8 L, 7-14 L, 21-26 W, 27-24 L, 7-31 L, 15-27 W, 17-14 W, 12-11 T, 24-24 W, 36-18 W, 37-27 L, 24-30 L, 8-33 W, 19-14 W, 20-7 W, 24-0 L, 10-17 W, 38-18 W, 35-3 W, 45-24 L, 7-23 W, 44-14 W, 38-21 L, 52-55 W, 35-34 L, 10-17 W, 41-9 W, 48-14 W, 48-7

L, 9-25 L, 0-13 W, 21-7 W, 26-19 W, 24-19 W, 31-6 L, 6-26

Southern Miss. (D) Memphis St. (D) Southern Miss. (D) Memphis St. (N) Miss. Delta JC (D) Bethel College (D) Bethel College (D) Bethel College (D) Henderson St. (D) Troy St. (D) Hendrix College (D) Memphis St. (D) Middle Tennessee St (D) Bethel College (D) Austin Peay St (D) Mississippi College (N) Arkansas St (N) Memphis Navy (D) Southwest Missouri St (N) Austin Peay St (N) West Alabama (N) Southern Arkansas (N) Mississippi College (N) Ark.-Monticello (N) Troy St. (N) Arkansas St. (N) Harding (N) NE La. (N) Tennessee-Martin (N) Howard Univ. (N) Tennessee-Martin (N) Howard Univ. (N) Tennessee-Martin (D) Samford Univ. (D) Tennessee-Martin (D) Jacksonville St (D) Tennessee-Martin (D) Tennessee-Martin (D) NW Louisiana State (N) West Alabama (N)

Troy State (N) Tennessee-Martin (N) SE Louisiana (D) Tennessee-Martin (D) Mississippi College (D) Tenn.-Martin (D) Troy St. (D) West Alabama (D) Liberty Bapt. (D) West Alabama (D) Troy St. (D) West Alabama (D) Troy St. (D) West Alabama (D) Tennessee-Martin (D) West Alabama (D) West Alabama (D) West Alabama (D) Tennessee-Martin (N) West Alabama (N) Valdosta St. (N) East Texas St. (N) Southern Arkansas (N) Henderson St (D) North Alabama (D) West Alabama (D) Henderson St. (D) Henderson St. (D) Central Arkansas (D) Henderson St (D) Harding (D) Central Arkansas (N) Ouachita Baptist (N) North Alabama (N) West Georgia (D) Arkansas Tech (D) West Georgia (D)

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• ALL-TIME HOMECOMING RESULTS •

10/13/73 10/26/74 11/8/75 10/23/76 10/8/77 10/21/78 10/13/79 10/25/80 10/10/81 10/23/82 10/15/83 10/27/84 10/26/85 11/1/86 10/10/87 10/22/88 10/21/89 10/20/90 10/19/91 10/24/92 10/30/93 10/15/94 10/28/95 10/12/96 10/18/97 10/3/98 10/9/99 10/21/00 10/27/01 10/26/02 11/1/03 10/16/04 10/29/05 10/21/06 10/27/07 11/1/08 11/7/09

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11/23/29 11/8/30 11/21/31 11/11/32 11/21/33 11/10/34 11/9/35 11/14/36 11/6/37 10/22/38 11/4/39 11/26/40 11/8/41 10/26/46 11/8/47 10/9/48 10/22/49 10/7/50 10/20/51 10/11/52 11/7/53 11/13/54 10/29/55 10/13/56 10/5/57 11/1/58 10/31/59 11/5/60 10/28/61 10/20/62 10/26/63 10/17/64 10/2/65 10/15/66 10/21/67 11/9/68 10/25/69 10/24/70 10/16/71 10/28/72

1-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 1-1-0 49-46-2 3-12-0 3-2-0

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Overall Record 408-355-23 Winning Percentage .519 Gulf South Conference Games 223-177-11 Winning Percentage .538 Home Games 236-119-15 Parker Field @ McCool Stadium 117-69-7 Away Games 158-219-7 Neutral Site Games 10-11-1 Day Games 147-125-9 Night Games 258-226-14 August 1-3-0 September 125-71-6 October 156-161-12 November 121-116-5 December 6-1-0 Wednesday 3-1-0 Thursday 24-14-0 Friday 26-43-7 Saturday 362-336-16 Sunday 0-1-0 Total Points Scored 15,358 Points Scored Against 13,498 Homecoming 49-26-1 Thanksgiving Games 4-2-0 Bowl Games 1-0-0 NCAA Playoff Games 9-3 NCAA Playoff Win Percentage .750 Season Opener 40-33-4 Shutouts 86-91-4 Winning Seasons 41 Losing Seasons 32 .500 Seasons 9

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Coach (Yrs.) W.J. Parks (1) Paul West (1) Herman Zimoski (7) Henry Allen (1) A.D. Dickson (6) Forest Wyatt (2) E.B. Chadwick (13) Horace McCool (14) Robert McGraw (4) Don Denning (1) Johnny Plummer (3) Jim “Red” Parker (6) Don Skelton (5) Todd Knight (6) Steve Campbell (3) Rick Rhoades (5) Ron Roberts (3)

Record Pct. PF PA Home Away Neut Day Night Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Thu. Fri. Sat. GSC 1-5-0 .167 20 139 1-2-0 0-3-0 -- 1-5-0 -- -- 0-1-0 0-4-0 1-0-0 -- 1-5-0 -- -3-5-0 .375 83 92 2-4-0 1-1-0 -- 3-5-0 -- -- 1-3-0 2-2-0 -- -- -- 3-4-0 -27-30-5 .474 825 744 22-7-3 5-20-2 0-3-0 20-17-4 7-13-1 2-4-1 13-13-3 12-13-1 -- -- 8-12-4 19-18-1 -2-7-0 .222 72 137 2-2-0 0-4-0 0-1-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 0-4-0 -- -- 1-2-0 1-5-0 -16-38-3 .296 561 915 11-13-3 4-23-0 1-2-0 6-11-0 10-27-3 3-7-1 9-14-2 4-17-0 -- 0-1-0 11-22-3 5-15-0 -8-7-1 .533 239 179 5-2-1 3-5-0 -- 1-1-1 7-6-0 1-0-0 2-4-1 5-3-0 -- 4-4-0 2-0-0 2-3-1 -67-46-1 .593 2344 1606 41-14-0 24-28-1 2-4-0 6-4-0 61-42-1 15-7-0 25-24-1 26-15-0 1-0-0 5-2-0 3-2-0 56-42-1 -76-48-3 .613 2582 1874 47-14-1 27-34-1 2-0-1 16-11-1 60-37-2 25-7-1 31-23-1 20-18-1 -- 6-1-0 -- 70-47-3 13-9-0 22-19-1 .537 749 597 12-7-1 10-12-0 -- 9-7-0 13-12-1 7-3-0 9-9-0 6-7-1 -- -- -- 22-19-1 17-16-1 4-7-0 .364 163 234 3-2-0 1-5-0 -- 2-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 -- -- -- 4-7-0 2-6-0 9-21-0 .300 411 702 6-9-0 3-12-0 -- 1-9-0 8-12-0 6-4-0 3-10-0 0-7-0 -- -- -- 9-21-0 2-16-0 34-26-4 .567 1401 1328 17-11-3 17-15-1 -- 15-10-1 19-16-3 14-4-1 10-15-2 10-7-1 -- 0-1-0 -- 34-25-4 21-22-4 21-27-3 .438 988 1111 10-10-2 11-17-1 -- 9-13-2 12-14-1 10-8-1 8-11-1 3-7-1 -- -- -- 21-27-3 13-21-2 28-32-2 .467 1284 1394 14-14-1 14-18-1 -- 16-11-0 12-21-2 6-14-1 12-14-1 10-4-0 -- 0-1-0 -- 28-31-2 25-24-1 27-8-0 .771 1132 747 13-4-0 12-4-0 2-0-0 16-6-0 10-3-0 11-1-0 9-3-0 5-3-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 -- 25-7-0 20-7-0 38-20-0 .655 1965 1275 19-6-0 18-14-0 -- 22-9-0 15-7-0 12-7-0 13-10-0 11-1-0 1-1-0 6-3 -- 36-18 31-15 25-9 .735 1081 698 15-1-0 10-8-0 - 11-3 14-6 9-2 9-4 7-2 - 6-2 - 19-7 21-5

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fans the way the 1959 Statesmen did. Under the direction of legendary head coach E.B. Chadwick -- who had led the school to its only undefeated season just five years before -- the 1959 club went 9-1 during the regular season and received a bid to play in the Christmas Festival Bowl at Demon Stadium in Natchitoches, La., against East Central Oklahoma State, a team that was 8-3. To say DSU had speed and depth that year would be an understatement. The Deltans averaged a school record 330.0 rushing yards per game -- best in the nation among NAIA schools -- and 388.9 yards of total offense, which ranked them fifth in the nation. The team had 11 regular running backs and three capable quarterbacks. With that it was no major crisis, when starting quarterback Don Ward went down with a dislocated shoulder and had to miss the game, leaving Frank Greenlee to anchor the attack in the first half of the contest, and Bob Brumfield to lead the team to victory in the second half. After one half, the two teams were scoreless, with DSU and East Central Oklahoma both serious scoring threats before coming up empty. James Hubbert changed things on the opening kickoff of the second half, as he scampered 95 yards for the game’s first score at the 14:38 mark of the third quarter. Despite Willie Stokes’ wide PAT attempt that followed, DSU scored again moments later after a bobbled Tiger punt attempt gave the Statesmen possession at the East Central Oklahoma 20-yard line. Billy Pat Thomas went in from seven yards out three plays later, but Brumfield’s kick was blocked, to make the score 12-0 Statesmen. Ironically, most of the Delta State faithful who made the trip never saw DSU score the two quick touchdowns to start the second half, as a steady rain sent most in attendance under the grandstand for cover. Later in the third period, Brumfield, scored on a three-yard bootleg, followed by a Stokes kick, to give DSU not only a 19-0 win, but also its only 10-win season and bowl victory ever.

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Statesmen claim first NCAA National Championship with 63-34 win over Bloomsburg By, Fred Sington

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FLORENCE, ALA. — Eighteen of the 27 teams that scored first have won the NCAA Division II National Championship, but Delta State did what it has been doing all long as the Statesmen overcame the odds to win their first National Championship, 63-34. Delta State not only overcame Bloomsburg scoring first, the Statesmen also overcame their first post-season deficit. All told, Delta State would establish four new NCAA records in the process, as the Statesmen scored the most points in the game since Northwest Missouri scored 58 last season. The Statesmen would also set a new -game rushing record with 524 yards rushing, while accumulating 649 yards total offense, also a new NCAA record. Delta State’s 36 first downs in the game also set a new NCAA mark. After a Bloomsburg score in the opening minutes of first quarter, the Statesmen took to the field with a seven-point answer of their own. Junior quarterback Josh Bright rushed 35 yards for the Delta State touchdown with 9:55 left in the half. Bright would the day with 175 yards rushing with three touchdowns and 80 yards passing on a 6-of-11 day. Billy Dorgan would miss the extra point attempt on the five-play, 62-yard scoring drive to leave the score, 7-6. On the preceding kick-off, Delta State surprised the Bloomsburg with an on-side kick, which was successfully recovered by Archie McDonald at the Delta State 46. With the favorable field possession, Delta State took to the ground, as Rico McDonald carried twice for a combined 22-yards on the drive, while teammate DeForest Hart ran for 5 yards to set up Bright’s second rushing touchdown of the afternoon. From 7-yards out, Bright muscled in for the score. Electing for the 2-point try, Bright connected with James Grubbs to give the Statesmen a 14-7 advantage with 5:04 left to play in the first quarter. Huskies quarterback Eric Miller aired out a 44-yard pass to Tierell Johnson and a 22-yard bullet to Mike Lielko to set up the short 2-yard touchdown connection with Lielko. Chris Thompson would convert the point after attempt to complete the seven-play, 74-yard scoring drive to tie the contest at 14-14 with 2:16 left in the first quarter. The Statesmen would again try to keep the Bloomsburg defense guessing, as Delta State showed its patented quarterback swap. With his first snap in play-off action, Jeff Smith came through with back-to-back completions to Jody Jennings for 15-yards and Jason Franklin for 21-yards. With 12:26 left in the half and Delta State facing 4th and goal, Tanny Flowers dove in for the Statesmen score. Dorgan split the uprights for the point after to finish the 11-play, 75-yard scoring drive to put Delta State on top, 21-14. Delta State would engineer a nine-play, 50-yard scoring drive on its next possession to build a 28-14 lead. The Statesmen scoring effort was highlighted with 15-yard Bright-to-McDonald connection on a screen pass and capped off with a 1-yard McDonald touchdown run with 7:26 left in the half.The Statesmen defense squashed Bloomsburg’s scoring hopes on the play as Andre Brown recovered a Jerrod Beckett forced fumble. The Delta State offense took over on the 36-yard line to watch Flowers scramble 25 combined yards to set up a Bright-to-Franklin 9-yard touchdown score. The Statesmen

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would use ten-plays, 65-yards and 3:42 to take the 35-14 advantage in the locker room at the half. The Statesmen ended the first half tied for the most points in a half and a new record for the most points combined in the first half. Turn about became fair play in the opening ticks of the second half, as Bloomsburg successfully operated its own on-side kick. Facing a 4th and 15, Miller dropped back to find Johnson open in the flat for an 18-yard pick-up, which would set up a 1-yard Miller touchdown run. Thompson would successfully attempt the extra point to pull the Huskies with a touchdown at 35-21. Delta State would respond with 8:28 left in the third as Hart muscled in from 2-yards out to complete the seven-play, 65-yard scoring drive. As quickly as the Statesmen posted the 42-21 lead, Bloomsburg tagged seven more to the board, as Miller, on a

4th and 10, connected with Darryl Williams for the 16 yard touchdown strike with 5:49 in the third. On the Statesmen’s next possession, Bright would rumble 25-yards for his third and final rushing touchdown of the game, putting Delta State , 49-28. Entering the fourth quarter with a commanding 49-28, Hart powered in from 7-yards out with 12:03 left in the game to complete the 13-play, 74-yard scoring drive. Dorgan would complete the PAT for the insurance padding 56-28 lead. With 5:26 left in the quarter, Gary Smith got into the scoring act for the Statesmen as he rushed 18-yards for Delta State’s final touchdown of the afternoon. Bloomsburg would add a last-stitch effort on Arrastene Henry’s 5-yard TD with 3:32 left in the game, but it would not be enough as Delta State clinched its first NCAA Division II National Championship, 63-34.

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• ALL-TIME LETTERMEN •

Buford, Roderick.................................... 1977 Bullock, Robert................................1925-27 Bunkley, Bobby................................1966-67 Burge, Jeremy..................................2003-04 Burkett, Jimmy...................................... 1960 Burks, Edsel......................................1984-85 Burks, Frederick................................1994-95 Burks, Jazmine.............................2005-2006 Burks, Marty....................................1983-84 Burks, Terry........................................... 1971 Burleson, Bill....................................1941-46 Burlison, Skip...................................1970-73 Burnett, Harvey E.............................1926-28 Burnett, Ian........................................... 2009 Burnett, Kaelin...................................... 2007 Burns, John B........................................ 1947 Burt, Dale.........................................1955-58 Burton, Lance........................................ 1992 Bush, Bill............................................... 1946 Butler, Alfred......................................... 1934 Butler, Brandon................................2001-02 Butler, Douglas.................................1929-30 Butler, Scott.....................................1981-84 Butler, Quenton................................1989-91 Byars, Ken........................................1996-97

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--C-Cage, Gary........................................1977-79 Cage, Fred........................................1992-93 Cain, George.....................................1952-53 Calcote, Chris....................................1952-53 Caldwell, Tarcil.................................1936-37 Callaway, Desmond..........................1990-93 Callendeer, Russ...............................1990-91 Camp, Wally.......................................... 1941 Campball, Atavis..........................2006-2007 Campbell, Benji............................2006-2009 Campassi, Robert.................................. 1965 Cannon, Sean...................................1995-96 Cannon, Tommy...............................1971-73 Cantrell, Jake....................................2003-05 Cantu, George....................................... 1985 Carballo, Jim......................................... 1947 Carey, Al...........................................1983-84 Carmody, Chase..................................... 2006 Carollo, Ozis......................................1953-54 Carpenter, Chester................................. 1950 Carpenter, Don...................................... 1955 Carr, Charles.......................................... 1957 Carr, Jim................................................ 1972 Carr, Robby............................................ 1994 Carr, Roger.......................................1958-59 Carroll, Brad.....................................1997-98 Carroll, Damoyne..............................2008-09 Carter, Scott.......................................... 1980 Carver, Casey Cole.....................2009-Present Casanova, Allan................................1964-66 Casey, Porter....................................1988-89 Cash, Liberty....................................1963-65 Castle, William.................................1937-40 Caston, Butch...................................1964-65 Caston, Hunter.................................1997-98

Cates, Edward...................................1985-86 Causey, Arthur..................................1962-64 Causey, Kelly....................................1990-91 Cavataio, Rusty...................................... 1976 Chain, Frankie....................................... 1981 Chambliss, Hugh................................... 1949 Chander, Ben....................................1980-81 Chapman, Harvey.................................. 1927 Chapman, Lacy.................................1956-57 Chase, K.T.........................................1979-82 Chatman, Marcellus.........................1999-00 Cheatham, Patrick............................1986-87 Cheatham, Robert................................. 1981 Chester, Tim.......................................... 2001 Chesser, George................................1963-65 Chiasson, Ernie.................................1964-67 Chiles, Freddie....................................... 1963 Chism, Roger....................................1980-81 Chisolm, Ray............................2009-Present Christ, Lance.....................................1984-87 Christmas, John................................1973-74 Cintgram, Anthony................................ 1948 Cire, Robert......................................1947-48 Cirilli, Dan........................................1999-02 Cius, Andy........................................2008-09 Clanton, Roger...................................... 1968 Clark, Mike.......................................1969-70 Clark, Robert......................................... 1962 Clark, Tilden.....................................1995-96 Clary, Ronnie......................................... 1965 Clay, Bryan............................................ 1970 Clemons, Archie...............................1947-48 Clemons, Archie.................................... 1954 Clemons, Lamen..............................1974-76 Clemons, Mark.................................1975-76 Clifton, Sam.......................................... 2003 Cline, Scottie....................................2000-03 Coalter, Milton....................................... 1935 Coates, Ira........................................1960-61 Cochran, Randy................................1981-82 Coffey, Bruce....................................1993-94 Coffman, Charlie..............................1940-47 Coggins, Charles...............................1966-67 Coke, Larry............................................ 1962 Coker, Steve......................................1992-93 Colbert, John......................................... 1950 Cole, Luper.......................................1933-34 Cole, Marian.....................................1950-51 Cole, Tony.............................................. 1980 Coleman, Devin................................1993-94 Coleman, Donald................................... 1984 Coleman, Earl...................................1961-62 Coleman, Grady................................1968-71 Coleman, Ronnie................................... 1967 Coleman, Willie..................................... 1980 Colenburg, John...............................1999-02 Collatta, Ignatius................................... 1936 Collier, Terry.....................................1968-69 Collins, Buddy..................................1980-81 Collins, Eddie....................................1963-65 Collins, Kelly.....................................1959-60 Collins, Laurin..................................1962-63

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Boyd, Eddie......................................1986-88 Boyd, Frank......................................1974-75 Boyd, Harry......................................1947-48 Boykin, Travis........................................ 1934 Brabham, Jack..................................1970-72 Bradberry, David..............................1972-73 Bradberry, Randall...........................1969-70 Bradberry, Willie......................2007-Present Bradford, Clarence............................1939-40 Bradford, Jordan..............................1988-89 Bradford, Todd..........................2009-Present Bradley, Leevell................................1984-85 Bradley, Mike...................................1982-83 Bradshaw, Brian.................................... 1999 Bradshaw, Henry................................... 1957 Bradshaw, Jim..................................1972-74 Bradshaw, Marty..............................1982-84 Brady, Erick......................................1991-94 Branch, Willie...................................1981-82 Brasher, Charles.................................... 1956 Bray, Marty......................................1987-90 Breeland, Jake....................................... 1976 Breeland, James...............................1951-52 Breesler, Sig.....................................1977-78 Breland, Quin...................................1974-75 Brent, Mike........................................... 1976 Bressler, Carl.....................................1976-77 Brewer, John....................................1949-50 Brewer, Ron......................................2000-01 Brewer, Ron......................................1985-86 Bridges, Ray.....................................1968-70 Bridges, Sam......................................... 1946 Bridges, Wilbur...................................... 1947 Bright, Josh..................................1998-2001 Brister, Frederick..............................1993-95 Bronson, Rick...................................1995-96 Brooks, Butch...................................1986-87 Brooks, Dean......................................... 1941 Brougher, A.W....................................... 1936 Brown, A.E.......................................1926-27 Brown, A.P........................................1934-35 Brown, Aleck......................................... 1961 Brown, Andre........................1997-98-99-00 Brown, Claude....................................... 1966 Brown, Dominique...........................2003-04 Brown, Jack......................................1932-35 Brown, James...................................1929-32 Brown, Keith....................................1989-90 Brown, Leon.....................................1990-92 Brown, Marvin.................................1952-55 Brown, Richard..................................... 1957 Brown, Rico........................................... 2007 Brown, Steve....................................1978-81 Brumfield, Bob.................................1959-61 Bryan, Gene.....................................1970-73 Bryan, Jason.......................................... 1970 Bryson, Roscoe.................................1938-39 Buckhautts, Lynn.............................1974-75 Buckley, Earl.....................................1938-39 Buckley, William...............................1950-51 Buckner, Billy........................................ 1966 Bufkin, Frank....................................1947-50

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Belser, Dana.....................................1986-87 Belton, Shelton................................2000-01 Bennett, Coleman................................. 1931 Bennett, Donald...............................1977-80 Bennett, Tony........................................ 1983 Bennett, Williard G...........................1928-31 Benoist, Keith...................................1974-75 Berry, Cha Cha..................................2002-03 Berry, Jason........................................... 2003 Best, Micah........................................... 2006 Bethley, Mitchell..............................1992-93 Bevelaque, Dominic.........................1949-52 Bigham, J.T............................................ 1998 Billings, Paul......................................... 1964 Bingham, Charles.................................. 1947 Bird, Dewitt......................................1983-86 Bishop, Clifton..................................1937-38 Bishop, Deron...................................1936-37 Bishop, H..........................................1931-34 Bishop, Harold..................................1929-30 Bishop, John............................... 1964-65-66 Bishop, Shelby....................................... 1935 Bisso, Errol........................................1962-65 Bivens, Jim.......................................1973-76 Black, Freddy....................................1952-53 Blacklidge, Bob..................................... 1966 Blackwell, Harold.................................. 1962 Blackwell, Wendell...........................1961-63 Blair, Victor.......................................1949-52 Blackburn, Joby................................1996-97 Blalack, Chad...................................2001-04 Blancher, Phillip...........................2005-2006 Blankenship, Melvin.............................. 1959 Blaylock, Stan..................................1981-82 Blocker, Billy.....................................1965-66 Blount, Dustin....................................... 1998 Blythe, Bobby Joe................................. 1965 Blythe, Delaney..................................... 1958 Bodden, Michael..............................1994-96 Bogue, Jeff.......................................1936-37 Bole, Billy.........................................1955-56 Boler, Jay..........................................1975-76 Boles, Sammy..................................1974-75 Boling, J.T.............................................. 1946 Bolton, Maurice..................................... 1975 Bond, Jason........................................... 2003 Bonner, Carlos..................................1992-93 Booker, Chris....................................1999-02 Boone, James...................................1961-62 Boone, Keith....................................1996-99 Boone, Tommy...................................... 1946 Booth, Chuck....................................1974-77 Boozer, George W.............................1933-34 Borsch, David........................................ 1979 Bostic, Dewey...................................1959-60 Boswell, Judd...................................1996-98 Botkin, Bill............................................ 1938 Bounds, James.................................1974-75 Bowen, Tony.....................................1978-79 Bowman, Billy..................................1960-61 Bowman, Roger.................................... 1962 Boyd, Charlie....................................1940-41

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Bailey, Steve.......................................... 1969 Bails, Dwight......................................... 1980 Bain, Bob..............................1961-62, 64-65 Baird, Larry........................................... 1967 Baker, Author........................................ 1936 Baker, Johnny........................................ 1981 Baker, Lynn......................................1933-36 Balfour, Ray........................................... 1947 Ball, Curtis........................................1928-30 Ball, Des...........................................1979-82 Ballard, Bill.......................................1937-39 Ballard, Harry...................................1961-64 Balls, Karl.........................................1983-86 Banks, Elbert....................................1975-76 Bankston, Londale...........................1985-88 Barbee, Milton.................................1936-37 Barber, Charles...................................... 1937 Barbour, Bobby................................1949-50 Barbour, Carl......................................... 1941 Barbour, Charles...............................1938-40 Barbour, Earl....................................1946-48 Barker, Ryan.....................................2002-05 Barnes, Brushon...........................2006-2007 Barnes, Charles................................1980-81 Barnes, Gene....................................1998-99 Barnett, Frank..................................1931-33 Barrentine, Tom................................1960-61 Barrett, Bobby..................................1949-52 Barrett, Bobby..................................1974-75 Barrett, Jerry....................................1971-72 Barrick, Dustin.............................2004-2007 Bartling, Neill...................................1996-97 Barron, Mark....................................2002-03 Barton, Charles................................1966-67 Barwick, Howard W............................... 1925 Bates, Bobby......................................... 1925 Bates, Mondale..................................... 2001 Bayas, Westley...................................... 2001 Bavonich, Steve................................1978-79 Beadel, Dan........................................... 1934 Beall, Ernie............................................ 1958 Bean, Tyrone......................................... 1992 Beane, William...................................... 2003 Beard, Tim............................................. 1979 Beasley, Glenn....................................... 1958 Beasley, Mike........................................ 1976 Beasley, Norman........................1976-78, 80 Beaver, R.J........................................1925-27 Beckett, Jerrod.................................2000-01 Beckham, Terry................................1971-72 Beckman, Frankie.............................1967-68 Been, Curt........................................1989-90 Beevers, Lamar................................1931-34 Belcher, Steve...................................1981-84 Bell, Billy..........................................1967-68 Bell, Bobby.......................................1968-69 Bell, Brian........................................2001-03 Bell, Danny.......................................1978-80 Bell, Gary.........................................2000-04 Bell, Raymond..................................1960-61 Bell, Ronnie........................................... 2001 Bell, Rory...............................1996-98, 2000

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Collins, Royce........................................ 1975 Collums, Ronald.................................... 1980 Combs, J.J.........................................1926-29 Commer, Malcolm............................1935-36 Conerly, Ricky...................................1978-81 Coney, Butch....................................1966-67 Coniglio, Charlie.................................... 1941 Connell, Pete......................................... 1931 Connell, Greg......................................... 1979 Conners, Bill.......................................... 1946 Corbin, Mike.....................................1968-69 Cothran, Jim.......................................... 1958 Cotten, Donnie...................................... 1962 Cotton, Cedric........................................ 2003 Covington, Bobby.............................1970-73 Covington, John...............................1962-63 Covington, Karen..............................1951-54 Cox, Hampton....................................... 1928 Cox, John..........................................1970-72 Cox, Ken.......................................2006-2007 Cox, Matt............................................... 1984 Craig, Danny.....................................1980-81 Craig, Jimmy....................................1958-59 Crawford, Al.....................................1971-72 Crawford, Joe........................................ 1946 Crawford, John.................................1974-75 Crawford, Lee........................................ 1940 Crawford, Stanley.................................. 1967 Crews, Eddie.....................................1939-40 Crippin, Greg....................................1981-82 Crochet, Clint.............................. 1970-71-72 Crowe, David....................................1992-95 Crowe, Jerry.....................................1967-68 Crozier, F.W............................................ 1927 Crum, Trey........................................2003-04 Cruz, John Santa...............................1975-76 Cuevas, Rick.....................................1976-77 Cunningham, Houston.....................1996-99 Cunningham, John...........................1980-81 Curry, Harry......................................1973-74 Curry, Rodney........................................ 2003

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--D-Dabbs, Charles.................................1947-48 Dakin, Bobby......................................... 1926 Dale, Richard....................................1986-87 Dalton, Arthur..................................1950-54 Dancer, Jottie...................................1985-88 Dancy, Lauren....................................... 1998 Dardaman, Chip...............................1984-85 Daughdrill, Herbert..........................1925-26 Daughtrey, Otis..................................... 1950 Dauphine, Terry................................1987-88 Davenport, Byron.................................. 2009 Davenport, Dominique.............2008-Present Davenport, Richard............................... 1951 Davidson, Wayne..............................1946-47 Davinport, Eddie..............................1961-62 Davis, Bubba....................................1967-68 Davis, Damian....................................... 2007 Davis, Frank........................................... 1941 Davis, Gale.......................................1959-62

Davis, Glenn............................... 1979-80-81 Davis, Jimmy......................................... 1957 Davis, Mike.......................................1973-76 Davis, Revis......................................1988-91 Davis, Robert................................2003-2006 Davis, Steven................................2003-2006 Davis, Willie........................................... 1955 Day, Ed.............................................1971-73 Day, Mack.............................................. 1937 Deakle, Jimmy............................ 1957-58-59 Dean, Dwight...................................1996-97 Dean, Matt...............................2007-Present Dearing, Bob......................................... 1955 Debrow, Ellis....................................2002-04 Deed, Trevar.............................2008-Present Dellinger, Harry..................................... 1962 Deloach, Bobby................................1956-57 DeMelfi, Joe.....................................1964-66 Dendy, Wyatt...................................1967-68 Denson, Rick....................................1970-71 Detrinis, Stephen.................................. 2001 DeVault, Billy...................................1950-52 Devers, Jimmy..................................1967-70 Dew, Cliff..........................................1987-88 DeWitt, Garrett.............................2006-2009 Diagle, Mike.....................................1964-67 Dick, Donnie.....................................1964-65 Dick, Richard....................................1969-70 Dickerson, Les..................................1994-95 Dickerson, Monte.............................1985-86 Dickson, Steve....................................... 1968 Dickson, Willie..................................1974-75 Dillon, Randy...................................1971-72 Ditzler, Joe............................................ 1964 Dixon, John......................................1952-53 Dixon, Trevan....................................2000-01 Dobbs, Carl.......................................1986-87 Dobbs, Steven....................................... 1996 Dodd, David.....................................1957-59 Dodson, Billy....................................1957-58 Donald, William...............................1951-53 Donnal, Jason...................................2008-09 Dorch, Robert...................................1984-85 Dorgan, Billy................................1999-2000 Dorr, Craig............................................. 1994 Dottley, Paul......................................... 1965 Douglas, Jimmy..................................... 1973 Douglas, Mack..................................1970-71 Dowdle, Alton..............................2006-2007 Downing, Robert..............................1976-78 Drewery, James................................1952-53 Driskel, Milton..................................1973-75 Drucker, Zak.......................................... 2006 Ducksworth, Willie...........................1998-99 Dubose, Thomas...............................1982-83 Duff, George.....................................1980-82 Duggar, Jerry......................................... 1968 Dulaney, Sam........................................ 1946 Duncan, Chris...................................1995-96 Dunigan, David..................................... 1975 Dunn, Keith......................................1984-85 Duplan, Joey......................................... 1998

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Durham, William..............................1948-49 Dye, Jamey............................................ 1986 Dykes, Tommy..................................1959-60 --E--Earle, Woodson................................1949-50 Echols, James...................................1958-59 Eccles, Chris..................................2004-2007 Edger, G.B.........................................1937-38 Edwards, Chris..................................1994-96 Edwards, Tim....................................1987-90 Eidt, Francis......................................1951-52 Eidt, Jimmy......................................1959-60 Eiland, Johnny....................................... 1974 Elkin, Mike.......................................1967-68 Ellett, James.....................................1954-55 Ellis, Alton........................................1967-68 Ellis, David............................................. 1998 Ellis, Mark............................................. 2007 Ellis, Van...........................................1963-65 Elmi, Donato......................................... 1951 Embry, Brad.....................................1993-94 England, Robert...............................1968-69 Enis, Fred..........................................1967-70 Eppinette, Floyd...............................1955-56 Eubank, Mitch....................................... 1986 Eubanks, Michael.........................2004-2007 Evangelista, John.................................. 1985 Evans, Jerry..................................2005-2007 Evans, Kenyon....................................... 1998 Evans, Tim........................................1997-98 Evans, Preacher..................................... 1937 Everett, Jamie..................................1999-00 Ewing, David......................................... 1988 Eyster, Scott.................................2003-2006 --F-Faccini, Pete.....................................1972-73 Fagalele, Taeao.........................2009-Present Faircloth, Brad....................................... 2002 Fairconnetue, Nate...........................1972-73 Fairley, Allen......................................... 1980 Fairley, Jason......................................... 2007 Faoagalie, Eljae........................2009-Present Farmer, Den........................................... 1963 Farmer, Jarvis...............................2005-2006 Farmer, Kenneth E................................. 1962 Farmerr, Edgar....................................... 1941 Farr, Phillip.......................................1960-61 Farrar, Barney........................................ 1982 Farrar, Clint...............................2007-Present Feduccia, Bobby.................................... 1925 Felando, Scott..............................2006-2007 Fellows, Aubry.................................1934-35 Fenderson, Jason..........................2005-2007 Fennell, Bubba...................................... 1975 Fennell, Don.....................................1963-66 Ferguson, Bobby..............................1958-60 Ferguson, Kennon............................1980-81 Ferrall, Chris.....................................1979-80 Ferrill, Thomas..................................1951-52 Field, Bobby.....................................1978-81

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 Finley, Dustin...................................1990-93 Finney, Kyle......................................1982-85 Fisackerly, Jimmy.............................1960-61 Fiu, Hollan................................2008-Present Flack, James.....................................1931-34 Flanagan, Jimmy................................... 1972 Fletcher, Jay.......................................... 1969 Flowers, Graydon.................................. 1999 Flowers, Scott........................................ 1996 Flowers, Tanny............................ 1999, 2000 Floyd, Anthony.................................1997-98 Floyd, Joe.........................................1950-51 Fluker, Brent.......................................... 2006 Fondren, Ernest..................................... 1931 Ford, Jason............................................ 2000 Ford, Matthew.................................1976-77 Ford, Robert.....................................1990-91 Fornea, Daniel....................................... 1940 Forrest, Danny..................................1967-69 Ferrester, Matt........................2003-05, 2009 Fortenberry, Floyd............................1976-77 Fortenberry, Sheldon.......................1927-28 Fortenberry, William........................1933-34 Foster, Fred.......................................1950-51 Fountain, George.............................1949-50 Fowler, Doug....................................1964-66 Francis, James S.................................... 1928 Frank, David.......................................... 1947 Frankel, Leo........................................... 1946 Franklin, Jason............................ 1999, 2000 Franklin, Leon....................................... 1959 Franklin, Ricky..................................1998-99 Franks, Steve......................................... 1974 Frazier, Percy....................................1954-55 Frazier, Steve.............................. 1982-83-84 Frazier, Willie.............................. 1991-92-93 Frederick, Huey..................................... 1981 Freeman, Derek............................2005-2009 Fremin, Jerry......................................... 2001 French, Katlan....................................... 2009 Fried, Allen................................. 1962-63-64 Frink, Jamil..................................2005-2006 Fryfrogle, Bruce................................1957-58 --G-Gadd, Steve........................................... 1972 Gainer, Adrian..................................1994-95 Gaines, Rob “Mahoo”........................1999-00 Gainey, Glover..................................1926-27 Galey, Jason.......................................... 1997 Gandy, Haynes.................................1984-85 Gandy, Roderick.................................... 2003 Gann, Perry......................................1973-74 Gardner, Bill....................................1946- 48 Gardner, John A..................................... 1933 Garner, Gip.......................................1953-54 Garner, Robert..................................1976-77 Garrett, Paul.....................................1962-63 Garrity, Bill............................................ 1970 Garth, Milton...................................2003-04 Gary, Milton.....................................1934-35 Gates, Robert...................................1984-85

Gee, Thomas.......................................... 1957 Genna, Mario...................................1976-77 Gennesy, William.................................. 1991 Ghedine, Fred...................................1965-66 Gibson, Clayton..................................... 2001 Gibson, Donald...................................... 1948 Gibson, Tim......................................1966-67 Gilbert, Casey...................................2002-04 Gillylen, Surframe................................. 2007 Ginn, James........................................... 1961 Glover, Edward.................................1938-39 Goff, Benny......................................1966-67 Goff, Chris.....................................2006-2007 Goff, Robert........................................... 1990 Golding, Pete...................................2002-05 Golding, Skip....................................1976-77 Goley, Dusty.....................................2004-05 Gooden, Derry....................................... 1968 Gooden, Terry...................................1973-74 Goodman, Dick.................................1951-54 Goodman, James.............................1937-38 Goodwin, Devin.................................... 2006 Goodwin, Willo.................................1951-54 Googe, Boyce...................................1986-87 Gordon, Davis...................................1957-58 Gordon, John....................................1984-85 Gore, Wes................................... 1978-79-80 Goss, Ricky............................................ 1983 Gragg, Walter........................................ 1946 Graham, Charles.................................... 1948 Graham, Christian............................2008-09 Graham, Greg........................................ 1980 Granger, Andy..................................2001-03. Grant, Chester..................................1964-66 Grant, Morris......................................... 1940 Granville, Marvell.................................. 1999 Graves, Phillip....................................... 2006 Graves, Richard..................................... 1951 Graves, Wayne..................................1983-84 Graves, Darrell....................................... 1981 Grays, Manuel..................................1982-84 Grayson, Donovan........................2005-2006 Greco, Kenny....................................1970-72 Green, C.W............................................ 1936 Green, Greg......................................1990-91 Greene, Willie...................................1985-88 Greenleaf, Bill...................................1971-74 Greenlee, Frank................................1959-60 Greer, Carroll......................................... 1958 Greer, Troy............................................. 1959 Greer, Jamie.....................................1986-87 Greer, Michael..................................1988-91 Gregory, Jack......................................... 1966 Grezaffi, Tony...................................1947-49 Grierson, Randy................................1997-00 Griffin, Berlin...................................1933-35 Griffin, James........................................ 1991 Griffin, Roy.......................................1932-34 Griffis, Bryce.....................................1949-51 Griffith, Greg....................................1974-75 Grimes, Lynn....................................1974-76 Groner, George.................................1952-53

Grubb, Carl.......................................1955-56 Grubbs, James..................................1999-02 Guantt, Stuart..................................1977-80 Guido, B.J.........................................1990-92 Gullette, Ted.....................................1969-72 Gurdor, Sonny Boy............................1937-39 Guthrie, Eric.....................................1980-81 -HHackett, Jarnell......................................2006 Hailey, Mose.....................................2002-04 Halas, Justin.....................................2008-09 Hale, Boswell........................................ 1961 Hale, Ray..........................................1966-67 Hall, Daniel..................................2004-2007 Hall, Dayna............................................ 1994 Hall, John.........................................1967-68 Hall, William B..................................1925-28 Halliday, Sid.......................................... 2006 Hallmark, Cody...................................... 2006 Hamilton, Bennie.............................1971-72 Hamilton, Cameron......................2006-2007 Hamilton, Keith................................1988-91 Hamilton, Ronnie.............................1972-73 Hamilton, Sam.................................1935-36 Hammer, John..................................1955-58 Hansen, Bubba...................................... 1981 Harber, Billy Ray...............................1970-71 Harden, Ken.....................................1967-68 Hardin, Russ.....................................1988-89 Hardy, Ben.......................................1934-35 Harlow, Mike......................................... 1984 Harlow, Rusty........................................ 1981 Harper, Barry....................................1978-80 Harper, Donald.................................1970-73 Harpoke, Wilbur...............................1948-49 Harpole, Frank M..............................1928-29 Harrington, Tommy..........................1969-70 Harris, Alonzo...................................1983-84 Harris, Bill........................................1989-92 Harris, Eddie.......................................... 1998 Harris, Jay.............................................. 1952 Harris, Jeff............................................. 1980 Harris, Mitchell...................................... 1971 Harris, Reggie...................................1987-88 Harris, Wayne...................................1936-39 Harrison. Sean..............................2005-2006 Hart, Deforest.............................. 1999, 2000 Hartness, Jason..................................... 1994 Hartrich, James................................1929-32 Hatcher, Josh......................................... 2000 Hatcher, Wayne..................................... 1971 Hawkins, C.B......................................... 1957 Hayles, Paul......................................1991-92 Head, Talmadge...............................1934-35 Heath, Kelly......................................1983-85 Helton, John.......................................... 1980 Hemphill, Melvin.............................1936-37 Hemphill, Robert D...........................1950-51 Henderson, Larry.............................1960-61 Henderson, Sammy..........................1971-73 Hendrix, Joe.......................................... 1955

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--I-Ishee, Jimmy......................................... 1975 Ishee, Wendell..................................1974-75 Ishee, Ray.........................................1968-69

--M-McAlpin, Dan...................................1963-64 McBride, Ken......................................... 1992 McCain, Curt.......................................... 1993 McCain, Nick.....................................2000-03 McCain, William D............................1925-28 McCaleb, Bruce.............................2006-2007 McCaleb, Jim....................................1951-54 McCarrell, Ricky................................1986-87 McClaleb, Abraham..........................1936-37 McClelland, J.L.................................1927-28 McClesky, Jerry...................................... 1957 McCollough, Bryce................................ 1961 McCollum, James.............................1970-72 McCollum, Robbie............................1971-72 McCord, Bill......................................1953-54 McCormick, David................................. 1980 McCroy, Jermaine.................................. 2007 McDaniel, Earl M................................... 1931 McDaniels, Earl...................................... 1933 McDonald, Archie.............................1999-00 McDonald, Rico................................1998-01 McDonald, Robert................................. 1939 McDonald, W.L...................................... 1941 McElrath, Josh....................................... 2009 McElroy, John...................................1959-60 McEwen, Steve...................................... 1999 McGahey, Robert..............................1940-41 McGraw, Louise................................1925-28 McGraw, Woody.................................... 1933 McGuire, J.C.......................................... 1948 Mcintosh, Ray....................................... 1941 McKee, Fred.......................................... 1940 McKeithen, E.E...................................... 1926 McKelvy, James................................1938-39 McKenzie, James................................... 1934 McKinley, Danny..............................1978-79 McKinley, Frank................................1993-94 McKinney, Kenneth..........................1981-83

McKinnie, Merit..................................... 2001. McLarty, Ray....................................1969-70 McMullan, Billy................................1965-66 McMullen, Butch................................... 1967 McMurray, Fred................................1936-39 McSwain, David..................................... 1999 McWright, John H.................................. 1994 Machell, Jack....................................1947-50 Mack, Alfred.......................................... 1995 Macke, Casey....................................1998-00 MacIntyre, Blake..............................1962-63 Madder, Bobby...................................... 1945 Maddox, Anthony............................2002-03 Maddox, Kevin...................................... 2007 Magee, Leon......................................... 1986 Magee, Mike......................................... 1978 Mages, James........................................ 1939 Mangin, Bobby...................................... 1971 Mangum, Hugh................................1993-95 Mann, Bill............................................. 1935 Manton, Kevin....................................... 1981 Mark, Justin.....................................1993-95 Marsh, Darryl........................................ 1976 Marshall, Alton.................................1986-88 Marshall, Eric................................2006-2007 Marshall, Morgan.........................2003-2006 Marshall, Steve.................................1986-88 Martensen, Lou................................1972-73 Martin, Carl........................................... 1935 Martin, Scott....................................1987-88 Mascagni, Richard............................1963-65 Mason, Glenn...................................1956-57 Mason, Myles...............................2006-2007 Masoner, Floyd.................................1976-77 Mathis, Joe.......................................1959-60 Mathis, Larry Dean...........................1996-98 Matthews, Aubrey............................1982-83 Mathews, Clifford.................................. 2000 Matthews, Corey................................... 1993 Mathews, Gwaine............................1986-88 Matthews, Roy...................................... 1983 Mauldin, Jimmy.................................... 1928 May, C................................................... 1925 May, Dicky........................................1978-81 May, G................................................... 1925 May, Raymond.................................1978-79 Mayers, James..................................1948-49 Mayfield, Barry................................1978-79 Mays, Dwight...................................1955-58 Mazzella, Phil...................................1965-66 Meade, Larry......................................... 1973 Meadows, Ed......................................... 1968 Meehan, Ryan..........................2009-Present Melendez, Kip....................................... 1993 Mellinger, Ed......................................... 1978 Melton, Matt............................2007-Present Melton, Terrell..................................1934-35 Meredith, Ronny..............................1972-75 Meriweather, Ben.............................1971-73 Merritt, Marty....................................... 1981 Methvin, J.K.....................................1927-29 Metro, Regis.....................................1959-60

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--L-Ladd, Bill............................................... 1983 Lagrone, Reginald............................1993-94 Lamastrus, Guy..................................... 1947 Lance, Gerald...................................1959-60 Lance, Randy......................................... 1978 Land, John............................................ 1973 Langley, Robbie.................................... 1996 Lassett, Bill.......................................1966-67 Lassitter, Randy..................................... 1975 Latham, Brad...............................2006-2009 Lauderdale, Ken...............................1956-57 Lawrence, Cyrus.................................... 1984 Lawrence, Dale...................................... 1979 Lawrence, Kenneth.....................1949-50,54 Leak, D.J.......................................2005-2006 LeBlanc, Tim.....................................1982-83 LeCroy, Tommy.................................1972-73 Leban, James........................................ 1950 Lee, Gene.........................................1980-83 Legania, Nile................................2004-2006 Leonard, Wayne...............................1959-61 Lepianka, Mark................................1980-81 Leshe, Bob........................................1936-39 Leslie, Paul............................................ 1951 Letort, Kim.......................................1974-75 Lewis, John......................................1995-96 Lewis, Kenny....................................1989-92 Lewis, Michael.............................2006-2007 Lewis, Ricky......................................1972-75 Lindh, David.....................................1948-49 Lindsey, Desmond................................. 2001 Lingle, David....................................1948-49 Link, Jimmy......................................1969-70

Lipe, Charles.....................................1952-54 Lipe, George.....................................1949-50 Lipe, Ray............................................... 1946 Lips, Mike.............................................. 1968 Little, Jerry............................................ 1966 Locastro, Kevin.................................1985-88 Locke, Bruce.....................................1968-69 Lockett, Ernest...................................... 1941 Logan, John.......................................... 2007 Long, Josh........................................2001-02 Loup, Ken.........................................1987-90 Lovett, Mark.....................................1989-92 Lowe, Edard L...................................1928-29 Lowery, Joe......................................1977-80 Ludny, Ed.............................................. 1955 Luster, Randy...................................1989-91 Luzzi, Lou.............................................. 1965 Lyle, Steve........................................1980-81 Lyles, Billy............................................. 1997 Lyles, Jamie......................................1984-86 Lymuel, Eric........................................... 1974 Lynde, Jeff........................................1979-80

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--K-Kaderly, Steve..................................1990-91 Kaiser, Andy.....................................1978-79 Karakurt, Ozden....................1988-89-90-91 Keen, Pittman.......................1958-59-60-61 Keenum, James................................1951-52 Keeton, Rex......................................1965-66 Kellum, James W..............................1930-33 Kellum, Wade...................................1928-30 Kelly, Claude.....................................1931-34 Kelly, H.C..........................................1927-30 Kelly, James.....................................1949-50 Kendall, Ken.......................................... 1962 Kendrick, Mike.................................1971-73 Kendricks, Sammy................................. 1958 Kennamer, Jim.................................1982-83 Kent, Gordon....................................1955-56 Kent, Kenyun....................................1995-96 Kent, Ulyandus.................................1985-86 Kershaw, Mike..................................1997-98 Key, Don...........................................1968-69 Key, Jerry..........................................1972-74

Key, Mike............................................... 1955 Key, Tony..........................................1977-78 Keyes, Harold...................................1988-89 Killens, Mark....................................1980-81 Killingsworth, Sam...........................1976-79 Kimbrell, Allen.................................1965-66 Kimbrell, Curtis................................1948-50 Kinard, Mac.......................................... .1940 King, Anthony..............................2006-2008 King, Billy.........................................1973-74 King, Eldred........................................... 2009 King, Hansel.....................................1962-63 King, Tommy......................................... 1965 Kinnebrew, Walter................................. 1962 Kirk, Larry............................................. 1964 Kirkwood, Anthony............................... 1994 Kirkwood, Hugh...............................1969-70 Kitchings, Jeff...................................1983-86 Klimczak, Jason.......................... 1992-93-94 Kling, Jim.........................................1996-98 Knight, Anthony.................................... 1999 Knight, Billy.....................................2003-04 Knight, Pat.......................................1988-89 Koenigsberger. Blake........................1998-01 Koohns, Mike........................................ 1977 Krahn, Rick.......................................1971-74 Kuykendall, Luther...........................1969-70

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--J-Jacks, Elberlee....................................... 1935 Jackson, Bobby................................1978-79 Jackson, Cedrick...............................1977-80 Jackson, David..................................1980-81 Jackson, James.................................1960-61 Jackson, Jaton..................................1998-99 Jackson, Jessie.................................1974-77 Jackson, Johnny...............................1982-83 Jackson, Kevin....................................... 1992 Jackson, Luther Ray..........................1975-76 Jacobs, Don........................................... 1968 James, Archie...................................1972-75 James, Arrike....................................1983-86 James, Lee........................................1971-72 James, Monterio..........................2005-2007 Janoush, Frank...................................... 1946 January, Darrin.................................1995-96 Jaquith, Johnny..................................... 1925 Jefferson, Cedric...............................1995-96 Jenigan, Clifford.................................... 1978 Jenkins, Tramaine.................................. 2007 Jennings, Howard................................. 1954 Jennings, Jody..................................2000-01 Jennings, Kenneth................................ 1953 Jepson, Sam.......................................... 1937 Jeter, Josh............................................. 1999 Johnson, Denton................................... 1940 Johnson, Dusty...................................... 1979

Johnson, Henry................................1978-79 Johnson, Henry................................1992-95 Johnson, Jamall...............................2000-01 Johnson, James................................1988-91 Johnson, Jay.....................................1986-87 Johnson, Jerry..................................1962-63 Johnson, Johnnie.........................2005-2006 Johnson, John Mark.....................2006-2007 Johnson, Kenneth............................1999-02 Johnson, Micah................................1987-88 Johnson, Mike....................................... 1965 Johnson, Parks.................................1961-64 Johnson, Roosevelt..........................1995-96 Johnson, Roy......................................... 1975 Johnson, Spencer.............................2002-05 Johnson, Stanley................................... 1950 Johnson, Sutherland............................. 1928 Johnson, Tim......................................... 2007 Johnson, Will......................................... 2003 Joiner, Jimmy........................................ 1974 Joiner, Walter........................................ 1947 Jolly, Jim............................................... 1989 Jones, Allen......................................1967-68 Jones, Arrike.....................................1983-84 Jones, Brian......................................2000-01 Jones, Carl........................................1979-80 Jones, Casey.......................................... 1985 Jones, Chris........................................... 2001 Jones, Jimmy......................................... 1974 Jones, L.A.........................................1947-48 Jones, Louis......................................1983-85 Jones, Randy......................................... 1994 Jones, Robert Earl................................. 1977 Jones, Rodney....................................... 1965 Jones, Sammy....................................... 1980 Jones, Steve.....................................1979-80 Jones, Tom............................................ 1947 Jordan, Jason...................................1988-89 Jumper, D.W.....................................1928-29

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Hubbard, Jahmada.......................2006-2007 Hubbert, James................................1959-60 Hudson, Buster.................................1971-72 Hudson, Eddie....................................... 1977 Hudson, William A................................. 1925 Hudspeth, Mark...............................1988-91 Huff, Chad........................................1994-97 Huffman, Randall.............................1970-71 Hughes, Derrick................................1987-89 Hughes, H.G.....................................1948-49 Hughes, Leland................................1965-66 Hughes, Rodney...............................1986-89 Hulitt, Vinson........................................ 1993 Hundall, Billy...................................1968-71 Hunt, Jack............................................. 1947 Hunt, Jackie........................................... 1963 Hunter, Anthony...............................1993-96 Hunter, Kendall........................2008-Present Hunter, W.B......................................1935-36 Hurst, Billy.......................................1962-63 Hussman, W.C.J................................1940-41 Hutchins, John H................................... 1935 Hutchins, Randy...............................1983-86 Hutchison, C.L....................................... 1957 Hutchison, John.................................... 1935 Huston, Richard................................1975-76 Hyatt, Brett........................................... 2007

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Hendrix, Todd........................................ 1995 Henning, Les....................................1960-61 Hennington, Pat...............................1960-61 Henry, Wayne...................................1978-81 Henson, Ben.................................2006-2007 Herlong, Dwight...............................1987-90 Herrington, Dewayne.......................1984-85 Hershiser, Roth.................................1998-99 Hicks, Lardester............................2006-2009 Hicks, Phillip......................................... 1934 Hill, Sonny........................................1960-61 Hill, Tommy........................................... 1963 Hill, William.......................................... 1946 Hines, John......................................1958-59 Hinton, Jeff......................................1975-77 Hitch, Billy............................................. 1951 Hitchcock, Neal................................1973-74 Hitt, Steve........................................1997-98 oard, Larry........................................1987-89 Hobson, James.................................1966-67 Hobson, Joe........................................... 1994 Hoda, Jerry............................................ 1982 Hoffman, John.................................1947-49 Hogan, Robert..........................2008-Present Holcomb, Don..................................1955-56 Holdiness, Sean................................1992-93 Holifield, Lynn..................................1976-77 Holland, P.J.......................................1927-28 Hollifield, Lee...................................1990-93 Hollinghead, Tim................................... 1991 Hollingsworth, Walter......................1948-51 Holman, Derek.................................2003-05 Holloway, Donnie.............................1967-68 Holloway, Tommy.............................1952-53 Holmes, Jack....................................1952-53 Holmes, Ronnie................................1973-74 Holmes, Wayne................................1966-68 Hollowell, Kevin...........................2005-2009 Holt, Dennis.....................................1988-89 Holt, Jerry........................................1971-72 Honorable, Michael............................... 1990 Hood, Billy........................................1972-75 Hood, George........................................ 1958 Hooks, Bo.............................................. 1993 Hopper, Jerry....................................1966-67 Hopson, Dudley................................1928-29 Hopson, Vergil..................................1985-88 Horn, Lynn............................................ 1969 Horton, Andy........................................ 1998 Horton, Grant........................................ 2003 Houston, Graham.................................. 2006 Houston, Melvin...............................1997-98 Howard, Craig..................................1983-84 Howard, Ronnie...............................1991-92 Howe, Richard..................................1956-57 Howell, Bob......................................1949-50 Howell, Bubba..................................1988-89 Howell, Durell....................................... 1952 Howell, Joe............................................ 1969 Howell, Shannon..............................1990-93 Howell, William F................................... 1925 Hubbard, Billy G...............................1953-54

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Mickell, Johnny................................1998-99 Mikel, Travis.................................2004-2007 Mikel, Zak.................................2007-Present Miles, Bubba......................................... 1969 Miles, David.......................................... 1995 Miller, Jeremy...............................2003-2006 Miller, Larry......................................1972-74 Miller, Willie.....................................1973-76 Million, Edwin..................................1931-32 Minyard, Randy................................1976-77 Mitchell, Henderson.........................1984-85 Mitchell, Jimmy.................................... 1969 Mitchell, Johnny.................................... 1979 Mitchell, Jonathan................................ 1998 Mitchell, Keith..................................1980-81 Mitchell, McElrie................................... 1936 Mitchell, Mitch...................................... 1980 Mitchell, Ned....................................1958-61 Mitchell, Newton.............................1947-48 Mitchell, Rafael........................2008-Present Mitchim, Kelly....................................... 1934 Mitchner, Bobby...............................1969-70 Mize, Davey......................................1995-96 Moaton, Lawrence...........................1974-75 Mohundro, Ron..................................... 1956 Monjure, Daniel.................................... 1982 Montague, Bardette.........................1947-48 Montgomery, Michael........................... 2002 Moody, Greg.....................................1978-79 Moody, Leverett...............................1996-97 Moore, Robert....................................... 2006 Moody, Steve...................................1976-77 Moody, Terry....................................1975-78 Mooney, James................................2008-09 Moore, Damian..................................... 2003 Moore, Ernie.....................................1969-70 Moore, Joe............................................ 1962 Moore, Johnny.................................1984-85 Moore, Sam......................................1968-69 Moore, Vardaman.............................1932-33 Morales, Joe.....................................1989-92 Morgan, Charlie.................................... 1974 Morgan, James.................................1952-53 Morgan, Quimby..............................1964-66 Morgan, Raymond...........................1964-65 Morgan, Rusty..................................1980-81 Morgan, Wayne..................................... 1977 Morris, Bill............................................. 1946 Morris, George.................................1971-73 Morris, Robert....................................... 1951 Mosby, Dennis..................................1981-82 Mosley, Clayton................................1999-02 Mosley, Larry....................................1979-80 Moton, Paul.......................................... 1995 Moultric, Todd..................................1985-86 Moye, Jeff.........................................1991-92 Mullin, Joseph....................................... 1950 Mullins, John......................................... 1951 Murphie, Wilbur...............................1960-61 Murphree, Jesse...............................1971-72 Murphy, Jacob..................................2008-09 Murphy, Jim.......................................... 1961

Murphy, Ryan........................................ 1987 Myatt, Matt........................................... 1980 Myers, Wilbur...................................1979-82 --N-Nagy, Steve........................................... 1977 Napoli, Dano......................................... 1994 Neal, Cleo.........................................1994-95 Nebo, JaJa........................................2001-03 Nelson, James..................................1954-55 Newell, Cliff......................................1990-91 Newton, Bob....................................1973-74 Nichols, Kyle.................................2003-2006 Nichols, Mike....................................1954-56 Nichols, Philip....................................... 2003 Nichols, Reggie................................1992-94 Noland, Vasheen................................... 1992 Norman, Anthony................................. 1973 Norman, James................................1957-60 Norquist, David..................................... 1985 Norquist, Johnny..............................1962-64 Norris, Chester..................................1961-63 Norris, Leland........................................ 1939 Norwood, Earl..................................1967-68 Norwood, Mark................................1975-77 Nowlin, Rex......................................1955-56 Nunnery, Reece................................1962-63 Nyers, Jim............................................. 1976 --O-O’Brien, John......................................... 1947 O’Conner, Denis................................1988-91 O’Rourke, Dan..................................1947-50 Oaks, James.......................................... 1947 Oats, Tristan.................................2006-2007 Odom, Chad.......................................... 1994 Ogden, John.....................................1974-75 Oglesby, Ronnie...............................1979-80 Oliver, Richard....................................... 1959 Orange, Robert.................................1980-81 Osborne, Russell...............................1975-78 Oubre, A.J.........................................1941-46 Overstreet, Boyce.............................1968-70 Owen, Branley....................................... 1962 Owen, Oliver “Bud”...........................1951-52 Owen, Rick............................................ 1966 --P-Pace, Gary............................................. 1963 Padavan, Dean.................................1948-54 Page, Lee..........................................1988-90 Palmer, Marlon.................................1994-95 Palmer, Morris....................................... 1968 Parker, Gayden...................................... 1973 Parker, Jim.......................................1978-80 Parker, Larry.....................................1978-79 Parker, Mike.....................................1981-83 Parker, Ronnie..................................1982-83 Parker, Rusty......................................... 1979 Parker, Skylar...........................2007-Present Parker, Tommy..................................1966-67 Parker, Travis E..................................1952-55

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Parks, Chris.......................................2001-04 Parks, Terry............................................ 1968 Parnell, Bobby..................................1994-97 Parnell, Robert.................................1955-57 Parnetti, Joe.......................................... 1950 Partlow, Walter................................1982-83 Pass, Anthony..................................1983-84 Pate, Keith........................................1999-02 Patrick, Jaris.....................................1967-68 Patterson, Demetris.........................1999-00 Patterson, Dennis.............................1987-89 Patterson, Floyd...............................1955-57 Payne, Bobby...................................1962-63 Payne, Donald..................................1947-50 Payne, Larry.....................................1973-74 Pearson, Radale...............................2004-05 Pedyfoot, Jesse.................................2008-09 Peeples, Richard.................................... 1966 Peeples, Tim.......................................... 1994 Pegram, Bill.....................................1980-83 Pegram, Clarence.............................1962-64 Penley, Greg.....................................1979-80 Pennington, Chuck................................ 1974 Pennington, Howard........................1927-29 Pennington, Pat...............................1964-66 People, Nate.....................................1974-75 Pepper, Carl......................................1978-79 Peralto, Dickie..................................1981-83 Perry, Chris.......................................1983-84 Perry, Larron....................................1994-97 Peters, Rodney.................................1984-85 Peters, Stan........................................... 1961 Peterson, Chad...................................... 1994 Peterson, Jimmy..............................1949-50 Peterson, Rodney.............................1997-98 Phillips, Mike......................................... 1974 Phillips, Randy.................................1975-78 Piazza, Sam......................................1976-77 Pica, Jeff...........................................1990-92 Pickle, Jerry......................................1974-75 Pierce, Charles..................................1982-83 Pietra, Augustus Della........................... 1962 Pigott, Charles..................................1977-78 Pittman, Benny................................1960-61 Pittman, Derrick.................................... 2001 Pittman, Sam...................................1990-93 Pittman, Stirling........................ 1991-92-93 Poe, Fred.................................... 1936-37-38 Polk, Teddrick...................................2000-02 Pongetti, Joe....................................1928-29 Pope, Carl Allen..................................... 1966 Pope, Jack........................................1953-54 Pope, Wayne.............................. 1973-74-75 Porter, Cadman..................................... 1954 Porter, Claude..................................1950-53 Porter, Cliff.......................................1976-77 Porter, Clifton...................................1979-80 Porter, Ed.........................................1976-77 Posey, Hal................................... 1970-71-72 Posselt, Ricky...................................1999-02 Potts, Darrell....................................1984-87 Pounders, Robert.................................. 1971

BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008 Powell, A.C.......................................1926-29 Powell, DeAndre.................................... 2002 Powell, Ezell.....................................1999-00 Presley, Don.......................................... 1965 Presley, Steve...................................1976-77 Prestage, Paul..................................1952-55 Preston, Jarel........................................ 2007 Price, Benny.....................................1959-60 Price, William...................................1982-83 Priddy, Garland................................1966-68 Pruitt, Bobby....................................1949-50 Pryor, Greg.......................................1988-91 Purifoy, Mario...................................2000-03 Purnell, Derwin..................................... 1996 Purvis, David....................................1970-73 --Q-Quinn, Joe........................................1994-95 --R-Raines, Dennis..................................1973-76 Rainey, Jeff............................................ 1988 Rambo, Xavier....................................... 2009 Randall, Gary...................................1966-67 Raney, Claude....................................... 1946 Rankin, Chris....................................1994-98 Rasco, Byron.....................................1965-66 Ratcliff, James....................................... 1952 Rathburn, Beau................................1989-92 Rather, Mark....................................1978-80 Rawls, J.W............................................. 1974 Ray, Bill................................................. 1954 Ray, James.......................................1990-91 Rea, Sam..........................................1988-90 Redd, Kelvin.....................................2001-04 Redd, Tommy...................................1992-93 Reed, Jim.............................................. 1973 Reed, Wimpy......................................... 1951 Reedy, Sammy...................................... 1963 Reese, Kelvin....................................1985-86 Reeves, Gerald..................................1970-71 Reeves, Manley................................1938-39 Regal, Leon......................................1956-57 Reich, Steve......................................1978-79 Reid, Dale.............................................. 1980 Reily, Wain.......................................1969-70 Reives, Wilbur....................................... 1976 Reynolds, Cory.................................1995-97 Reynolds, Joe...................................1956-57 Reynolds, Kenny.................................... 2000 Reynolds, Pat........................................ 1946 Rhodes, Jim......................................1979-80 Rhodes, Ozzie...................................1956-57 Riccio, Frank.......................................... 1958 Riccio, Jim........................................1956-58 Richardson, Steve.............................1966-67 Ridley, Chad.....................................2003-05 Riels, Brian.......................................1995-96 Rikard, Robert....................................... 1970 Ricks, Jeremy................................2004-2007 Riley, Walter B..................................1927-28

Rittenhouse, Keith...........................1975-77 Rockett, Anthony.................................. 2000 Robb, Charles...................................1956-57 Robbins, Dennis...............................1977-78 Robbins, Michael..............................1990-93 Robertson, David.............................1969-71 Robertson, Elmer.............................1979-81 Robertson, Cotton................................. 1956 Robertson, Homer................................. 1955 Robertson, Paul................................1939-46 Robertson, Ryan.................................... 2003 Robinson, Jesse................................1987-88 Robinson, Kirk..................................1988-89 Robinson, Lewis...............................1995-96 Robinson, Roosevelt.............................. 1976 Rochelle, Charles..............................1966-68 Rock, Noel R.......................................... 1965 Rodgers, Duce..................................1939-40 Rodgers, Tommy................................... 1954 Rodgers, Shane................................1999-02 Rodgers, Wayne...............................1977-78 Rodolfich, Wayne.............................1988-90 Rodriguez, Rick................................1973-76 Rodriguez, Tony................................1972-73 Rogers, Brandon................................... 1997 Rone, Brian........................................... 1995 Rose, Clifford A.................................1926-29 Rose, R.E............................................... 1932 Ross, Howard...................................2000-01 Ross, Jimmy.......................................... 1925 Rowell, H.H......................................1936-39 Rozzell, Aubrey.................................1952-55 Rozzell, Ricky...................................1981-82 Rudd, Darryl.....................................1993-94 Rudolph, Greg..................................1997-98 Ruis, Donald.......................................... 1977 Rush, Sabin......................................1929-30 Rushing, Clovis.................................1967-68 Russell, Henry..................................1960-61 Russell, Larry....................................1971-73 Russell, Shug......................................... 1993 Russell, Tommy................................1963-65 Rutledge, Donnie.................................. 1968 Ryals, Donnie...................................1960-61 --S-Sabatini, Joe.....................................1960-61 Sabbatini, Charles............................1970-73 Sanders, Bobby................................1951-53 Sanders, Bradley..............................1954-57 Sanders, Gardner..............................1937-38 Sanders, Jimmy..................................... 1954 Sanders, Ralph.................................1960-61 Santos, Milton T................................2007-09 Saucier, Rodney..................................... 1976 Saunders, David.................................... 2005 Saxon, Joe........................................1981-82 Scaife, Rodney....................... 1985-86,89-90 Scaife, Tracy.....................................1989-91 Scales, Bob............................................ 1970 Scarburough, Wayne........................1965-66 Schenk, Ben.......................................... 1997

Scheuermann, Alex............................... 1995 Schilling, Buster...............................1952-53 Schroeder, Chad...........................2005-2007 Scott, Anthony............................. 1999,2001 Scott, Billy............................................. 1956 Scott, Mark.......................................1984-85 Scrivner, Winston.................................. 1960 Seago, T.J............................................... 2003 Seals, David......................................1981-83 Seals, Donald........................................ 1980 Seals, Mark.......................................1974-75 Seals, Terry............................................ 1981 Seeley, Dean....................................1992-93 Sellers, Antonio................................1992-95 Senter, Jerry.....................................1971-72 Sesma, Jacob............................2008-Present Sessions, David.................................1973-74 Shannon, Doc........................................ 1925 Shannon, Gordon.............................1954-55 Shannon, Little Bain.........................1937-40 Shaver, Talmadge.............................1925-27 Shavers, Clifton................................1997-98 Shaw, Bill.............................................. 1940 Shepherd, Spence............................1991-93 Shields, Jimmy...................................... 1967 Shivers, Vick.......................................... 1994 Shoemaker, Al..................................1979-80 Shoemaker, Brian.............................1994-95 Shoemaker, Paul..............................1986-89 Shook, Howard.................................1936-37 Short, Calvin.....................................1989-90 Shows, Preston.................................1937-38 Shumake, Charlie.............................1940-41 Shumaker, Keith...............................1985-88 Sigler, Brandon................................2002-03 Sims, Bruce......................................2002-04 Simmons, John............................2004-2007 Simpson, Steve..................................... 1980 Singleton, Charles............................1975-78 Skeleton, Larry.................................1965-66 Sledge, John.......................................... 1932 Sloman, Bruce....................................... 1958 Smith, B................................................ 1953 Smith, Bobby........................................ 2003 Smith, Carl.......................................1953-54 Smith, Claude...................................1957-58 Smith, Corey.....................................1991-94 Smith, David......................................... 1959 Smith, Dwight....................................... 1962 Smith, Ed.........................................1980-81 Smith, Emmett.................................1961-62 Smith, Gary......................................1999-00 Smith, Hamilton...............................2000-01 Smith, Homer...................................1956-57 Smith, Hugh.......................................... 1939 Smith, James...................................1946-48 Smith, James...................................1974-75 Smith, Jeff....................................1999-2000 Smith, Keith.......................................... 1994 Smith, Mark.......................................... 1937 Smith, Marvin..................................1955-56 Smith, Mervyn.................................1935-36

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Strong, Charles.................................1964-65 Strotter, Marvin..................................... 1992 Stuart, Doug.....................................1971-72 Stubbs, Rusty...................................1982-83 Stubbs, Parker..................................1992-95 Sturgeon, Francis.................................. 1934 Stutts, Ralph....................................1951-52 Sullivan, Douglas.............................1956-59 Sullivan, Jerry....................................... 1965 Sullivan, John Edward......................1933-34 Sullivan, Larry..................................1967-69 Sullivan, Randy..................................... 1968 Summerhill, Jim...............................1970-72 Summers, Jason...............................1992-94 Sumrall, Mike...................................1970-72 Surholt, August..................................... 1951 Surles, Reggie....................................... 1979 Swindle, J.V........................................... 1962 Sykes, Adam.....................................2001-02 Sykes, Robert...................................1947-48 Sylve, Joey........................................2000-03

--U-Umfress, Jeff.................................. 1985--88 Underwood, Terry............................1981-82 Undland, Ted......................................... 1965

--Y-Yandall, Phillip......................... 2009-Present Yarbrough, Bob................................1983-84 Yarbrough, Steve................................... 1976 Yeates, David....................................2002-03 Youman, Harold.................................... 1941 Younce, Anthony..............................1981-82 Young, Frank......................................... 1948 Young, James........................................ 1941 Young, Marcus....................................... 1999 Young, Michael..................................... 1993 Young, Robert..............................2003-2006 Young, Ronnie..................................1989-91 Young, Thames...................................... 1958 Young, Thomas...................................... 1960 Young, Tony......................................1990-93 --Z-Zanders, Michael..............................1984-90 Ziegler, Bruce...................................1962-63 Zybdniewski, Jake........................2004-2006

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Wood, Jody......................................1978-81 Wood, John......................................1984-87 Wood, Larry.....................................1961-63 Woodall, Claude...............................1949-51 Woodard, James...............................1972-73 Woods, Jason...................................1997-99 Woodson, Tommy.............................1973-76 Worsham, Mark................................1983-84 Wraggs, Juston.................................2008-09 Wren, Leabert G...............................1928-29 Wright, Bo............................................. 1980 Wright, Dave....................................1968-69 Wright, James..................................1989-90 Wright, Tim......................................1978-79 Wroten, Bobby.................................1956-57 Wyatt, Kent........................................... 1952 Wynn, Frank.......................................... 1939

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--W-Wade, Broughton.............................1928-30 Wade, Buddy....................................1965-67 Wade, Clifton...................................1935-41 Wade, Dairy.......................................... 1949 Wade, Jimmy........................................ 1958 Wade, John......................................1946-48 Wade, Robert........................................ 1939 Waggoner, Sam..................................... 1973

White, Jo Jo........................................... 1972 White, Lynn......................................1967-68 White, Randy........................................ 1976 Whitehead, Joe................................1980-82 Whites, Jack.....................................1951-54 Whitfield, Kenny..............................2008-09 Whittey, Troy....................................2008-09 Whittington, W.L..............................1962-63 Wiggins, Jamarcus.......................2004-2007 Wiley, Dwight....................................... 1965 Wiley, Sidney........................................ 1976 Wilkerson, George............................1949-51 Wilkerson, Robert............................1957-58 Wilkerson, Clarence..........................1952-53 Wilkinson, J.K........................................ 1926 Wilkinson, John..................................... 1969 Williams, A.C....................................1937-38 Williams, Aaron..................................... 2007 Williams, Bill......................................... 1952 Williams, Brian.................................1994-97 Williams, Boyd.................................1968-69 Williams, Carl........................................ 1979 Williams, Curtis..................................... 1986 Williams, Danny...............................1964-66 Williams, Donyelle...........................2001-03 Williams, Dexter...............................1992-93 Williams, Garrett......................2007-Present Williams, Gerald.................................... 1951 Williams, Harold...............................1936-37 Williams, Jerome..............................1994-95 Williams, Jerry.................................1952-54 Williams, Joac..............................2005-2006 Williams, John....................................... 1981 Williams, John....................................... 1986 Williams, Johnny..............................1986-87 Williams, Jimmy...............................1974-75 Williams, Keith.................................1983-86 Williams, Michael.............................1989-90 Williams, Robert..............................1978-79 Williams, Sammie............................1995-96 Williams, Tommy................................... 1982 Williamson, Johnny............................... 1925 Willis, Leon.......................................1998-99 Wilson, Cory.....................................1998-99 Wilson, Dedrick..................................... 2007 Wilson, Doug......................................... 1958 Wilson, Elmer........................................ 1957 Wilson, George.................................1939-40 Wilson, Herbert................................1941-47 Wilson, J.C........................................1937-38 Wilson, Jimmy..................................1987-90 Wilson, Justin...................................2002-03 Wilson, Mack....................................1978-81 Wilson, Thomas................................1947-48 Wiltshire, Tony..................................1966-67 Wingate, Shane..................................... 1994 Winkworth, Paul..............................1986-87 Winners, Reggie.................................... 2001 Witherington, Mark.............................. 1986 Witson, Clyde........................................ 1949 Wixon, Bob............................................ 1973 Wiygul, F.G.......................................1973-74

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--V-Vaesau, Pete..................................... 2008-09 Valone, Matt....................................1991-94 Van Buskirk, Dan................................... 1971 Van Ness, Kyle..........................2008-Present Van Poppel, Phil.................................... 1976 Vance, Kareem.................................1998-99 Varnado, Walter...............................1939-41 Vaughn, Joseph................................1988-90 Vaughn, Paul......................................... 2006 Vaughn, Scott...................................1995-97 Venuti, C.M......................................1927-28 Verson, Joe............................................ 1967 Verucchi, Keith.................................1992-93 Verucchi, Ken...................................1991-92 Vetrano, Alexander................................ 1946 Vicknair, Clerfet................................1955-56 Vidrine, David........................................ 1988 Vincent, Mike...................................1964-65 Vowell, Todd.......................................... 1996

Wairen, Jimmy.................................1963-65 Walker, Bryan...................................2002-03 Walker, Curtis........................................ 1967 Walker, Edward..................................... 1974 Walker, George.................................1976-79 Walker, Greg.....................................1989-93 Walker, Hugh...................................1974-77 Walker, Hugh Ellis................................. 1949 Walker, Jimmy..................................1931-32 Walker, Kahri......................................... 1995 Walker, Keith....................................2001-02 Walker, L.W........................................... 1940 Walker, Matt....................................1997-99 Walker, Pat.................................. 1999, 2000 Walker, Rick......................................1997-98 Walker, Sparky...................................... 1968 Wallace, H.H.....................................1927-28 Wallace, Kyle......................................... 2002 Wallace, Michael..........................2005-2006 Waller, Bobby........................................ 1971 Wallin, Quincy..................................2008-09 Walls, Jeff.............................................. 1999 Walters, Alan............................2008-Present Walters, Darrell................................1962-63 Walters, Morris.................................1982-83 Walters, Terrell...................................... 2006 Ward, Don........................................1959-60 Ward, Fred........................................1987-90 Ward, Robert M..................................... 1928 Ward, Roy.........................................1935-36 Ward, Theron....................................1988-91 Warnock, Rabb.................................1964-66 Warren, Keith...................................1981-82 Washington, Jamie..........................2000-01 Waters, J.J........................................1992-93 Watson, Cecil......................................... 1947 Watson, Chester...............................1939-41 Watson, Otis.....................................1949-50 Watson, Willie....................................... 1953 Watson, Willie Fred............................... 1956 Watts, Keith.....................................1994-96 Watts, Robert...............................2006-2009 Weathers, Max.................................2000-01 Weaver, Jeremy................................2001-03 Weaver, John....................................2002-03 Webb, Gerald........................................ 1970 Webb, Jimmy...................................1980-82 Webb, Woody...................................1969-70 Weber, Eric..................................... 1993--97 Wedgeworth, Burton............................ 1969 Wedgeworth, Scott..........................1990-91 Weeks, Dan........................................... 1948 Welford, Jason..................................1992-93 Wells, Ernie......................................1966-69 Wells, John............................................ 1971 Wells, Norman.................................1955-56 Wesley, Joseph...................................... 1977 West, Bruce........................................... 1973 Weston, Wayne................................1983-86 Whigham, Richard......................... 1988--91 Whitaker, Roy........................................ 1965 White, Cyril......................................1935-38

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--T-Taamilo, Ed............................................ 1991 Tabb, John............................................. 1950 Tabb, Johnny....................................1955-56 Tabb, Robert.......................................... 1955 Taggart, Bill........................................... 1948 Tahi, David...................................2006-2007 Talbert, Franklin.................................... 1953 Tapper, Al.........................................1984-87 Tarzi, Jimmy.....................................1946-47 Tatum, Billy........................................... 1951 Tatum, Demario...............................1992-93 Tatum, Taylor....................................1948-50 Taylor, Ben.......................................1935-36 Taylor, Chad................................. 2007, 2009 Taylor, Doug.....................................1962-63 Taylor, Hugh.....................................1983-85 Taylor, Ike.........................................1961-62 Taylor, James......................................... 1933 Taylor, Jerome..................................1981-82 Taylor, Kenny....................................1989-90 Taylor, Larry.....................................1968-70 Taylor, Mike........................................... 1993 Taylor, Robert...................................1934-35 Taylor, Robert...................................1968-69 Taylor, Will............................................. 2003 Teagle, Joe.......................................1997-98 Telfair, Robert............................. 1939-40-41 Terrell, Charles....................................... 1994 Terrell, Mitch....................................1963-64 Terrell, Mitchell................................1990-92 Terry, Ray.........................................1960-62 Terry, Robert E....................................... 1951 Thigpen, Ollie...................................1989-92 Thomas, Billy Pat..............................1959-61 Thomas, Charlie...............................1936-37 Thomas, Erik.....................................1999-02 Thomas, Joe.....................................1939-40 Thomas, Kevin..................................1997-98 Thomas, Mike........................................ 1969

Thomas, Rowan.................................... 1933 Thomas, Tommy.................................... 1951 Thomas, Tregnel...............................1996-99 Thompson, Glen...............................1938-39 Thompson, Juan...............................1983-84 Thompson, Mark................................... 1986 Thompson, Robert...........................1954-55 Thompson, Rodney..........................1997-98 Thornton, Lewis.................................... 1937 Thurman, Donald.............................1980-81 Thurman, Gary...................................... 1991 Tibbs, Charles........................................ 1950 Timkovits, Robert.............................1968-69 Tolbert, Greg....................................1992-93 Tolbert, Walter...................................... 1950 Tolleson, Mike..................................1968-69 Touchberry, Eddie.............................1963-65 Treloar, Ben......................................1979-80 Treloar, Kenny....................................... 1948 Trotter, Jimmy..................................1958-59 Truder, Kenny...................................1983-84 Tucker, Bill............................................. 1925 Tucker, Bruce....................................1982-84 Tucker, Gary........................................... 1981 Turner, T.J................................... 1977-78-79 Turner, Jerry.....................................1979-82

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Smith, J. Mike..................................1973-74 Smith, Maurice.................................1974-75 Smith, Ralph....................................1931-32 Smith, Ray........................................1949-51 Smith, Robert........................................ 1935 Smith, Robert........................................ 1959 Smith, Rod............................................ 1938 Smith, Ross......................................1972-73 Smith, T.J..........................................1951-54 Smith, Tony......................................1993-94 Smith, Travis.......................................... 1935 Smith, Wayne...................................1971-72 Smith, Will............................................ 1995 Smither, Ricky..................................1989-90 Smithus, Randolph................................ 1946 Smyth, Shay.......................................... 1979 Sneed, Cyrus.......................................... 1931 Snell, Burton......................................... 1956 Snell, Jason......................................2002-05 Snyder, Edwin....................................... 1940 Sorrels, Donnie.................................1977-78 Sowell, Bill.......................................1949-50 Spearman, Claude............................1936-37 Spears, Curtis...................................1992-93 Spears, Hubert.................................1933-34 Spence, Payne..................................1964-65 Spinks, Dominic.................................... 2007 Sprull, Don............................................ 1969 Stallings, Benjamin F........................1928-30 Stallings, Benjamin K...................2006-2007 Stallings, J.B.....................................1928-29 Stamm, Morris.................................1970-73 Stanford, Tommy..............................1962-65 Stanley, Ed.......................................1979-80 Stasney, Joey......................................... 1987 Stavely, Charlie.................................1976-79 Steed, Griffin......................................... 1966 Stegall, Les............................................ 1977 Stephens, Anthony...........................1997-98 Stephens, Buddy..............................1988-89 Stephenson, Bill.................................... 1947 Stephenson, Jack.................................. 1946 Stevens, Andy....................................... 1990 Stevens, Marrian..............................1935-36 Stevens, Joe.....................................1969-70 Stevenson, Travis..............................2000-03 Steverson, O.J...................................1994-97 Stewart, Kim....................................1969-70 Stillian, Jack.....................................1935-36 Stokes, Bobby...................................1958-59 Stokes, Rodney...................................... 1976 Stokes, Willie....................................1958-59 Stokes, Woodrow.................................. 1936 Strain, Durwood...............................1955-56 Strange, Home D................................... 1925 Strehl, Robert........................................ 1969 Strickland, Bruce..............................1981-82 Strickland, James.............................1965-66 Strickland, Louis...............................1949-50 Strickland, Spencer......................2005-2007 Stringer, Reed..................................1998-01 Stringer, Woody................................2002-03

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BACK-TO-BACK GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2007 & 2008

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2007 & 2008 NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS PARTICIPANTS

DELTA STATE 17 @ TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 28 August 29, 2009 • Javalena Stadium • Kingsville, Texas • 6 p.m. Delta State Texas A&M-Kingsville

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DSU TAMUK 11 26 26-80 43-200 154 306 32-13-1 38-22-2 58-234 81-506 1-25 0-0 1-8 7-76 6-101 3-63 2-55 1-7 10-34.9 3-31.3 0-0 3-3 7-46 13-102 23:04 36:56 6 of 16 10 of 15 0 of 0 1 of 2 1-2 4-5 1-2 0-0

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DSU UAM 35 20 50-281 32-123 355 182 34-25-2 36-23-1 84-636 68-305 0-0 0-0 1-8 0-0 2-50 7-99 1-50 2-30 0-0.0 6-38.0 1-1 2-1 8-68 8-79 32:45 27:15 7 of 11 3 of 12 1 of 3 0 of 2 5-8 1-1 2-10 0-0

HARDING 10 @ DELTA STATE 48 • Pig Pickin’ September 19, 2009 • Parker Field-McCool Stadium • Cleveland • 6 p.m. Harding Delta State

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DSU HU 14 20 21-5 43-196 281 331 52-32-2 34-21-2 73-286 77-527 0-0 0-0 2-6 3-37 9-188 2-23 2-31 2-17 6-34.3 4-40.2 2-0 1-0 8-39 11-83 28:57 31:03 3 of 17 5 of 16 1 of 5 2 of 3 0-1 6-6 1-4 5-29

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Delta State-Eric Johnson 7-62; Mark Slorp 6-48; Zak Mikel 5-46; Darnell Taylor 7-44; Trevar Deed 11-41; Garrett DeWitt 5-20; Todd Bradford 4-14; Rafael Mitchell 3-5; Matt Forester 1-3; TEAM 1-minus 2. Arkansas-Monticello-Scott Buisson 16-90; Johnny Polite 9-33; Spen. Garrison 2-10; Joe Accelus 3-3.

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Harding-Jeremy Holt 4-6; Kris Wildman 1-6; Dominic Blood 4-2; Kale Gelles 1-2; Terrence Davis 1-1; Chaz Rogers 3-minus 1; Josh Powell 6-minus 5; Zach Tribble 1-minus 6. Delta State-Trevar Deed 11-75; Todd Bradford 1-33; Darnell Taylor 10-31; Rafael Mitchell 3-27; Eric Johnson 4-21; Matt Forester 4-7.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 13-32-1-154. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Billy Garza 22-38-2-306.

PASSING: Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 24-33-2-339; Mark Slorp 1-1-0-16. Arkansas-Monticello-Scott Buisson 21-33-1-171; Casey Cathcart 1-2-0-7; Derek Jambon 1-1-0-4.

PASSING: Harding-Josh Powell 27-45-2-256; Zach Tribble 5-7-0-25. Delta State-Garrett DeWitt 21-33-1-331; Mark Slorp 0-1-1-0.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 7-126; Ray Chisolm 5-61; Rafael Mitchell 5-44; Xavier Rambo 3-52; Eldred King 2-43; Derek Freeman 2-13; Todd Bradford 1-16. Arkansas-Monticello-Jywin Ceaser 9-79; Joseph Lockwood 4-56; Spen. Garrison 4-22; Nate Jones 1-10; Jaleel Harris 1-9; Casey Cathcart 1-4; Charles Spann 1-4; Johnny Polite 1-2; Glendon Glaspie 1-minus 4.

RECEIVING: Harding-Jeremy Holt 7-27; Zac Ross 5-38; Dominic Blood 4-26; Kurt Adams 3-63; Terrence Davis 3-47; Kale Gelles 3-37; Jordan Watson 3-16; Cade Caton 2-18; Daniel Phipps 1-13; Kyle Young 1-minus 4. Delta State-Trevar Deed 5-117; Rafael Mitchell 4-104; Eric Johnson 3-48; Damoyn Carroll 3-31; Xavier Rambo 2-17; Todd Bradford 2-13; Derek Freeman 1-2; Eldred King 1-minus 1.

RECEIVING: Delta State-Trevar Deed 3-22; Eldred King 2-56; Rafael Mitchell 2-32; Damoyn Carroll 2-12; Derek Freeman 2-11; Ray Chisolm 1-15; Xavier Rambo 1-6. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Ryan Lincoln 9-140; Darryl Malone 4-56; Damian Couthren 4-40; Connell Davis 2-54; E.J. LeBlanc 2-9; Jon Woodson 1-7. DEFENSIVE STATISTICS INTERCEPTIONS: Delta State-Christian Graham 1-55; Taeao Fagalele 1-0. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Jeff Edwards 1-7. FUMBLES: Delta State-None. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Billy Garza 1-1; Jon Woodson 1-1; E.J. LeBlanc 1-1.

TACKLES (UA-A): Delta State-Troy Whittey 5-2; Dex Hicks-Green 4-3; Byron Davenport 4-2; Quincy Wallin 4-1; Robert Hogan 4-1; Katlan French 4-1; Robert Watts 3-2; Justin Edwards 2-3; Hollan Fiu 2-3; Chad Taylor 3-1; Eljae Faoagali 2-2; Vernon Saffold 2-2; Jacob Murphy 1-3; James Smith 3-0; Jesse Peddyfoot 0-3. Texas A&M-Kingsville-Corey Robertson 6-2; Arlen Childress 1-7; Jeff Edwards 0-6; Eric John 3-2; Stuart Moffitt 2-3; Derrick Thomas 3-1; Saddler-McQueen 1-3; John Reeves 0-4; Matt Romig 2-1; Marc Kinney 2-1; Marcus Sanders 1-2; DeIra Glover 1-2. Byron Davenport 25 yd fumble recovery (Dean kick), , DSU 7 - TAMUK 0