Celebrating our 10th season ... Conference championships. All-conference selections. Regional and national recognition. Those were simply aspirations when Averett University fielded its first football team in the fall of 2000. Yet, as the Cougars’ football program competes in its 10th season in 2009, those dreams have all been achieved within the first decade of the team’s inception.
enters his eighth season at the helm of the program, earned USA South Coach of the Year honors in 2003. In addition to their success on the field, the Averett football program has produced numerous academic all-conference players, including Scott Swann, who received the Don Scalf Award as the USA South Conference’s StudentAthlete of the Year. Outside of athletics and academics, the team prides itself on its community service efforts in the Danville area.
Averett earned its first conference championship in 2006, but the program’s success spans more than just that title run. The Cougars have produced an With so much success in its first 10 seasons of All-American, several all-region players, 71 USA competition, there’s no doubt that football program South All-Conference selections, as well as one will achieve even more as the history and tradition USA South Defensive Player of the Year and two 2 continue to grow. USA South Rookies ofUNIVERSITY the Year. Mike Dunlevy, whoFOOTBALL AVERETT COUGARS
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University Information
THE UNIVERSITY Averett University ............................................................................................... President Tiffany M. Franks ................................................................................ Vice President of Student Services Charles Harris ............................................ Director of Athletics Sam Ferguson .................................................................... Academic Resource Center ................................................................................ Athletics Facilities ............................................................................................... Football Field House & Cougar Den ...................................................................
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COACHES & PERSONNEL Head Coach Mike Dunlevy ................................................................................. 10 Assistant Coaches .............................................................................................. 12 Training Staff & Team Managers ........................................................................ 16 THE TEAM Returning Roster ................................................................................................ 18 Returning Player Bios ......................................................................................... 19 THE 2009 SEASON 2009 Opponents ................................................................................................ 30 2009 USA South Composite Schedule .............................................................. 33 USA South Conference ...................................................................................... 34 THE 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW 2008 USA South Conference In Review ............................................................ 36 2008 Results & Year In Review .......................................................................... 37 2008 Statistics .................................................................................................... 41 RECORDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Averett Football Record Book ............................................................................ 50 All-Time Starters ................................................................................................ 64 Year-By-Year Statistics Comparison .................................................................. 65 Year-By-Year Results ......................................................................................... 66 All-Time Results Vs. Opponents ........................................................................ 67 All-Time Honors & Awards ................................................................................. 68 Former Cougars In The Pros ............................................................................. 70 Fantastic Finishes .............................................................................................. 71 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Cougars In The Media & Media Contacts .......................................................... 72 Cougars In The Community ............................................................................... 73 City of Danville ................................................................................................... 74 Cougar Club Membership .................................................................................. 76 Athletics Department Directory ........................................................................... 76
President:........................................Dr. Tiffany M. Franks Location:.......................................................Danville, Va. Founded:..................................................................1859 Enrollment:..............................................................1,000 Nickname:...........................................................Cougars Colors:.......................................................Blue and Gold Afilliation:...............................................NCAA Division III Conference:....................................................USA South Athletics Director:......................................Sam Ferguson Athletic Dept. Phone:...............................(434) 791-5700 Facility:..........................................................Cougar Den Athletic Trainer:..............................................Paul Hylton Training Room Phone:.............................(434) 791-7270 Football Team Information Head coach:.......................Mike Dunlevy (Otterbein, ’87) Office Phone:...........................................(434) 791-7255 E-mail:...................................mike.dunlevy@averett.edu Career Record:............................32-36 (Seven seasons) Record at Averett:.......................32-36 (Seven seasons) Assistant Coach:...............J.D. Shaw (West Virginia, ‘93) E-mail:............................................jd.shaw@averett.edu 2008 Record:.....................................5-5, 4-3 USA South All-Time Program Record.......35-52 (21-35 Conference) USA South Conference championships:..................2006 NCAA Appearances:................................................None Sports Information SID:..............................................................Drew Wilson Office Phone:...........................................(434) 791-5621 E-mail:......................................drew.wilson@averett.edu Fax:..........................................................(434) 791-5740 Athletics site:...................................AverettCougars.com Media Information Radio:...........................................ESPN Radio 106.3 FM Webcast:..........................................AverettCougars.com Commentators:.............Tyler Williams and Tom Milstead Newspaper:..................................Danville Register & Bee TV Stations:........................WSET 13, WDBJ 7, WSLS 10
Publication Credits The 2009 Averett University football media guide is a publication of the Averett sports media relations office. Design, layout, writing and editing by Sports Information Director Drew Wilson. Photographs by David Conner II, Drew Wilson and Kenneth Bond. Contributors include Danny Miller, Sam Ferguson, Susan Huckstep, Emily Cropp and Kyle Carter.
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ABOUT AVERETT UNIVERSITY
Averett’s student center
At Averett University,
we teach students how to succeed, not only in the classroom and on the playing field, but also in life. Averett offers a distinctively Christian atmosphere in which our students learn to examine diverse viewpoints and to ask and answer life’s tough questions. They learn to form and defend their own judgments, while being respectful of the diversity they will encounter in life. More than 20,800 people hold degrees from Averett. Teachers, journalists, law enforcement officers, business professionals—Averett alumni can be found throughout the United States and the world contributing to their respective communities. Our emphasis on liberal arts insures that we continue to graduate men and women of character and accomplishment. Our Mission Averett University, founded in 1859, offers courses of study leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Danville and at regional centers in Virginia. Through personal attention for all students, Averett prepares them for successful lives by encouraging each, in the liberal arts tradition, to ask and answer important questions, form and defend judgments, and evaluate diverse views thoughtfully. In accordance with our Christian heritage, we value academic and religious freedom, spiritual growth, academic excellence, diversity and tolerance. 2
Averett offers: • 32 majors and 20 concentrations including specialty programs in aeronautics and equestrian studies • Accelerated programs in business and education for working adults • A competitive NCAA Division III athletics program • A new 35,000-square-foot student center complete with dining, study and recreation areas • A wide variety of clubs and organizations that enhance the learning experience
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PRESIDENT TIFFANY M. FRANKS Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks officially assumed the Averett presidency on July 1, 2008. Franks brings 20 years of experience in higher education leadership, having previously served as executive vice president at Greensboro College, Greensboro, N.C. During her career, her roles have included responsibility for admissions, financial aid, student life, marketing and communications, public relations and fundraising with major prospects. She joined Greensboro College in 1988 as the dean for student development and during her tenure at Greensboro College, received four significant promotions with increasingly expanded responsibilities for leadership and administration. Her many promotions culminated in her being named executive vice president in 2007. During her years at Greensboro College, enrollment nearly doubled, and there was significant expansion of facilities and programs that enriched the student experience. Franks has been active both professionally and as a community leader. She is a past president of the North Carolina Association for Women in Education and has provided years of service to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. She is a graduate of Leadership Greensboro and was selected as one of Greensboro’s top “40 leaders under 40.” She has been a long time Rotarian, is a past President of the Junior League of Greensboro and most recently served on the boards for Kids Voting, Salvation Army and the Central North Carolina American Diabetes Association Father of the Year Council. Franks was one of 18 senior higher education managers from across the country accepted into a highly competitive, accelerated and intensive doctoral program focusing on higher education management at the University of Pennsylvania. Her dissertation focused on smaller, independent colleges and universities that had significantly transformed themselves in terms of reputation and market position. She received her B.A. from Ohio Dominican University, her M.A. in Education from The Ohio State University, and her Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania. She is married to Joe Franks, a longtime teacher and coach at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, N.C.
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VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT SERVICES On Jan. 1, 2008, Charles S. Harris was promoted to the position of vice president of student services at Averett. He had previously served as the Director of Athletics for three years. Harris supervises Averett’s student life, residence life, maintenance, and athletics departments. Additionally, he supervises Averett’s Equestrian program. Harris was named the third director of athletics in Averett history in 2004 and brought over 30 years of athletic administration experience to Averett. He had previously served as director of athletics at University of Pennsylvania and Arizona State University. Harris also was the commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. A pioneer in the field of intercollegiate athletics, he was the first African-American director of athletics at an Ivy League School and was subsequently the first African-American appointed as athletics director in the Pac-10 and USA South conferences. In his three years heading Averett’s athletics department, Harris implemented many marketing strategies, which increased the visibility of Cougar Athletics. In addition, Averett had experienced their best athletic seasons in recent history during that time with five conference titles in three sports. Harris earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University in mass media arts. He is a native of Virginia’s Mecklenburg County and is married to Lenora Billings-Harris.
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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS On Jan. 1, 2008, Sam Ferguson was appointed the position of director of intercollegiate athletics. Ferguson is responsible for supervising AU’s 13-team athletic program. The department of athletics includes nearly 300 student-athletes and more than 40 full- and part-time employees. During his time as director of intercollegiate athletics, Ferguson negotiated deals with ESPN Radio 106.3 FM to put Cougar football and basketball broadcasts on the air. He is also responsible for Averett’s new athletics Web site, www.averettcougars.com. A 1997 graduate of Averett with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, Ferguson began working at the university in August 2000 as the first full-time sports information director. In that role, he promoted Averett’s 14 intercollegiate teams by reporting scores and pitching stories to various media outlets around the region and the United States. Outside of the department of athletics, Ferguson was a member of the Dean of Student’s Success Team, which mentored freshmen in an effort to boost retention during the 200607 academic year. Additionally, he teaches a course for freshmen, serves as an adjunct faculty member and was a member of Staff Council. In the community, he is a member of the Shrimp Fest Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. He is also on the board of The First Tee of Danville and on the board of the Danville Kiwanis Club. While an undergraduate at Averett, Ferguson was a two-time letter-winner on both the men’s basketball and golf teams. Ferguson received his master’s degree in sports management from Nova Southeastern University in June of 2006. A native of Chase City, Va., he currently resides in Danville.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER Galesi Academic Resource Center Davenport 104, (434) 791-5861 Larry Compton, Director 791-5788 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) The Galesi Academic Resource Center provides tutoring services to any Averett student that may need assistance, free of charge. Larry Compton, director of the center, and the team of student tutors are dedicated to helping them succeed in class. Tutors are standing by for most subjects, and a schedule is available to find which tutors are available and at which times. Although free of charge, students must still register with the Galesi Academic Resource Center before taking part in the tutoring program. Tutoring Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday The staff at the Galesi Academic Resource Center can also help students with many other issues including: · Time management skills · Study skills · Note taking · Effective studying techniques · Reading and math skills development · Test taking skills · Basic computer skills · Presentation preparation and practice Study Groups New for this year, the Galesi Academic Resource Center will be setting up study groups for various classes. The groups will meet with each other, and be directed by a student tutor. In addition to study groups for classes, preparation groups for various exams such as the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, or Praxis will be available. Students may contact the Galesi Academic Resource Center any time to see which class has study groups available and how to join. Special Needs Accommodation and Assistance Students that have specific learning disabilities, or need some other type of special assistance and require accommodations for your class, can be assisted in the Galesi Academic Resource Center as well. Mr. Compton will explain the correct 6
procedures to follow to set up accommodations, and determine whether or not students are legally eligible to receive assistance. Students that have received special accommodations in the past must update their request every semester. Make-up Testing Students who miss a test because of an athletic event, illness, or emergency situation will be required to make up their test in the Galesi Academic Resource Center. Professors determine whether or not students are able to make a test up and will contact the Galesi Academic Resource Center to make arrangements. CLEP The CLEP test is a national standardized test program that allows students the opportunity of testing out of some required undergraduate classes. Students shoud contact the Galesi Academic Resource Center to get information about which tests are available.
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES
The E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic Center and North Campus Athletics Facility was opened during the fall of 1998. It is a 55,863-square foot facility that houses offices for all of Averett’s coaching and administrative staff members. Located in the Grant Center, the main athletics complex, are classrooms used by Averett’s Physical Education department, six home and six visitor’s locker areas, an athletic training room used for treatments of all athletes, and a fitness room accessible by all Averett students, faculty, and staff. The Grant Center arena houses the main court used by the Averett basketball and volleyball teams. Retractable bleachers that seat more than 1,500 fans surround the main court and may be retracted to expose an additional two courts that can be utilized for warm-ups or additional teams during tournament play. A separate complex from the Grant Center is the football field house. This 7,830-square foot facility houses offices for all of the football coaching staff, as well as a separate locker room for the football players. There is also a weight room and two film-study rooms utilized by the football team for strength training and game preparation.
In addition to the Cougar Den, Averett’s baseball team plays and practices on its own 2.75 acre Owen-Fulton Field. The field is a pitcher’s ballpark, with 410 feet between the plate and the center-field wall, and houses stands for fans, batting cages, and its own press box.
The grounds surrounding the Grant Center include five fields used by all of the outdoor sports for practice and play. Football and men’s and women’s soccer use the Cougar Den, a natural grass field adjacent to the football field house and press box. The stadium seats over 2,500 faithful Cougar fans and also boasts a two-story press box, which can accommodate up to 30 media representatives and game day personnel.
The Averett softball team practices and plays on the one-acre Cougar Field, which is adjacent to Owen-Fulton Field. It too has bleachers for fans, batting cages, and a press box for media accommodation. Completing the North Campus facility are two practice fields on each side of the Cougar Den for the soccer and football teams. The North Campus Facility is one of the premiere athletic venues in Division III.
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FOOTBALL FIELD HOUSE & COUGAR DEN
The 7,830-square foot field house is the home to offices for all of the football coaching staff, aff, as well as a separate locker room for the football players. There is also a weight room for strength training and as many as four film-study rooms can be utilized at one time by the he football team for game preparation. Among the other amenities of the field house are two 47-inch flatscreen televisions, along with DirecTV and Sirius Satelite Radio. Players are fitted with Riddell and New Balance equipment for practices and games. The field house is adjacent to the Cougar Den, Averett’s football stadium. The natural grass field features a two-level press box and scoreboard.
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HEAD COACH MIKE DUNLEVY MIKE DUNLEVY Head coach (Eighth season) Kettering, Ohio/Otterbein (’87) Michael D. Dunlevy will be entering his eighth season as the Averett University head coach in 2009 and already has the most wins (32) in Averett football history. The architect of one of the greatest turnarounds in college football, Dunlevy took over a program with only three wins in two seasons and guided Averett to its first USA South Conference football championship in 2006. Dunlevy led the Cougars to four consecutive winning seasons, which culminated with a share of the 2006 conference title after the team finished 7-3 overall and 6-1 in the USA South. Dunlevy has more than 20 seasons of coaching experience at the college level. Prior to taking over Averett’s program in 2002, the 1987 graduate from Otterbein College in Ohio most recently served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, Pa. Dunlevy served as an assistant at Waynesburg from 1994-2001. He joined a struggling Yellow Jacket program that had only 38 players, and he used his recruiting skills to not only bolster the team numbers, but return focus to academic success as well as athletic success. Dunlevy also served as an academic advisor for student-athletes at Waynesburg and organized alumni fund raising campaigns for the Yellow Jacket athletic programs. He also was part of a coaching staff that led the Yellow Jackets to four consecutive winning seasons and the 1998 Presidents Athletic Conference championship. Prior to his time at Waynesburg, Dunlevy served as special teams coordinator/linebackers coach for the Ohio Glory of the World League of America (which became the now-defunct NFL Europe). He also served on the coaching staffs of The Ohio State University and the University of Toledo. Dunlevy has used his coaching and recruiting background to help move the Averett University football program in a positive direction. His No. 1 goal is to graduate players and motivate his athletes to be the best they can be both in the classroom and on the field. Dunlevy resides in Blairs, Va., with his wife Stacey.
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HEAD COACH MIKE DUNLEVY
2006 USA South Conference Co-Champions 2003 USA South Coach of the Year 4 Consecutive Winning Seasons (2003-2006) Coached three former No. 1 draft picks to the NFL Coached 65 USA South All-Conference players Coached in three Division I bowl games Coached nine Academic All-Americans Coached 12 former NFL players Coached one Burger King Scholarship Award winner Coached one AFCA Good Works Award Winner Coached one USA South Student-Athlete of the Year Coached one USA South Defensive Player of the Year Coached two USA South Defensive Rookies of the Year
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ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF J.D. SHAW Asst. Coach/Offensive Coordinator Warren, Ohio/West Virginia (’93) In 2009, J.D. Shaw enters his eighth season at the helm of the Cougars’ offense, having joined the team with head coach Mike Dunlevy in the 2002 season. He serves as the assistant head coach, as well as the offensive coordinator and the quarterbacks/running backs coach. Shaw’s offense has consistently been rated one of the top in the USA South, and 2006 was no exception. The Cougars were ranked second in total offense, managing 373.5 yards per game on the season, and third in scoring offense with 32.0 points per game. Shaw’s pass-heavy play calling last year showed as the Cougars ranked first in passing offense with 237.2 yards per game.
TIM DUNLEVY Director of Football Operations Kettering, Ohio/Dayton (’68) In 2009, Tim Dunlevy enters his eighth season with the Cougars, having joined in 2002 with his son, head coach Mike Dunlevy. He serves the team as the director of football operations, where he oversees the day-today operations including the handling of equipment and travel needs for the team. Dunlevy helps out on the field as well, contributing as a defensive line and specialist coach. Aside from football, Dunlevy is highly respected as a business consultant. He has worked for and owned many successful businesses. He also serves Averett as the director of sports operations. He and his wife Linda currently reside in Danville.
Before leading the Cougars’ offense, Shaw coached at Waynesburg College, where he was part of one of the most successful eras in that program’s history. At Waynesburg, Shaw was a receiver and tight end coach, and then worked his way to offensive coordinator in five years. He was a part of four consecutive winning seasons and a President’s Athletic Conference Championship in 1998. In 1999, Shaw’s offense was ranked 20th in the nation in points per game with 35.6. Before Waynesburg, Shaw was the offensive coordinator and secondary coach at Waynesburg Central High School. While in college, Shaw worked as a student coach at West Virginia University. During his time at WVU, he worked with quarterbacks and receivers and was part of two bowl teams (the 1989 Gator Bowl and the 1988 Fiesta Bowl). Shaw holds a Bachelor’s degree in education and an M.S. in childhood motor development from WVU. Shaw resides in Danville with his wife Kelly and their kids, Nick and Taylor. 12
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ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF MAX ROACH WR Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Palmyra, N.J./Averett (’05)
CORNELIUS COLEMAN Linebackers Coach Washington, D.C./Waynesburg (’99)
Max Roach enters his third year of coaching the wide receivers in 2009. He also serves as the program’s recruiting coordinator.
Cornelius Coleman, who enters his third season at Averett, moves over to coach the linebackers in 2009. Previously, he was in charge of the defensive line.
Roach joined the Cougars on the field in 2001, the year before Mike Dunlevy took the helm. Roach served as the punter for three years before making the shift to wide receiver as a senior. In his three years as a punter, Roach tallied 1,566 yards. At receiver, Roach averaged 15.7 yards per catch. His longest reception was for 29 yards and he scored one touchdown. After Roach graduated from Averett University with a degree in Physical Education in 2005, he stayed on with Dunlevy for one season as an assistant coach. Roach then moved away from coaching for a brief time after he accepted a job in Averett University’s admissions department. Roach lives in Danville with his wife Heidi and is working toward his Master of Education degree at Averett.
Coleman joined Averett from Robert Morris University, where he performed various roles within the school’s admissions and compliance offices. Coleman graduated from Waynesburg College, where Averett head coach Mike Dunlevy was coach before joining the Cougars. Coleman played four years and was a three-year starter under Dunlevy. He was selected to the All-Conference First Team for the President’s Athletic Conference in 1999 and was an All-American Honorable Mention. In 1998, Waynesburg won the PAC Conference championship with Coleman and Dunlevy’s help. After college, Coleman enjoyed a brief professional career. In 2000, he started all 18 games at defensive end for the Dayton Skyhawks of the Indoor Football League. In 2002, he started in eight games and played 10 at defensive end and tight end for the Roanoke Steam of the Arena Football League. Coleman graduated from Waynesburg in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in communication. He also holds two Master’s degrees – a Master of Business Administration degree from Waynesburg and a Master of Science in Sport Management from Robert Morris University. Coleman is currently working toward a Doctor of Education degree from Argosy University. He lives in Danville.
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ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF PHIL STANLEY Offensive Line Coach Glen Allen, Va./Averett (’05) In 2009, Phil Stanley enters his third season with the Cougars and his second as the offensive line coach. Stanley was a standout offensive lineman for four years with the Cougars. Stanley played in front of many of Averett’s best players, opening holes that enabled records to be set. During his sophomore year in 2001, Stanley helped running back Tracey Smithers set many rushing records that weren’t broken until Kyle Wilson hit his stride. In his junior and senior years, when Stanley helped protect quarterback Scott Swann, the Cougar passing game was the best in the league. Stanley’s positive coaching style has made an immediate impact on the Cougar’s offensive line this spring. The offensive line has seen significant strength and speed gains in the most productive offseason in years. Stanley graduated from Averett with a degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology. He currently lives in Danville.
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ZAC ZANOTTI Defensive Line Coach Bay City, Mich./Alma (’08) Zac Zanotti is in his first year as an assistant at Averett University and will coach the defensive line. He joined the staff in the spring of 2009. Before coming to Averett, he coached defensive backs and long snappers at his alma mater, Alma College in Alma, Mich. Zanotti played for Alma College, where he started for three years at defensive end and long snapper under coach Jim Cole. He was selected to the AllMIAA team in 2007, was named Alma’s defensive MVP and was a four-year letter winner. Zanotti graduated from Alma in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in education with a major in history and a minor in math. While coaching at Averett he will be pursuing a Master’s in business administration. He currently reside in Danville.
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ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF AL SMITH Specialists Coach Yanceyville, N.C./Averett (’75)
CHRIS HODNETT Offensive Consultant Chatham, Va./Averett (’07)
Al Smith has been with the Averett football team since the program’s inception in 2000. He serves as the specialists coach and has produced several strong kickers during his time with the Cougars.
After working as a student-assistant on the Cougars’ coaching staff for five seasons, Chris Hodnett will serve as an offensive consultant for the team in 2009.
Smith coached Sean Sullivan into a professional football career in 2004. Sullivan played with the Tennessee Valley Vipers of the arena2 football league. Smith attended Lees-McRae College, where he was the kicker for the Bobcats, from 1961-62. He then transferred to Averett and earned a Bachelor’s degree. Smith is most recognized for his public service to the city of Danville as a captain in the Danville Police Department. He and his wife, Becky, live in Danville and have two sons, Brandon and Jason.
Hodnet worked with the tight ends the previous two seasons. During his first three seasons, he helped coach the quarterbacks and wide receivers. Hodnett holds a degree in Physical Education with a minor in Coaching from Averett. He is also seeking his Masters in Education. FREDDIE VICKS Team Chaplain Danville, Va./Liberty (’75) Freddie Vicks is in his fourth season as team chaplain. Aside from handling team chapels, Vicks also organizes the community service projects the Cougars participate in twice a year. Vicks has served on the pastoral staff of the Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church for more than 30 years. He resides in Danville with his wife Phyllis.
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TRAINING STAFF PAUL HYLTON Head Athletic Trainer Dry Fork, Va./Averett (’03) Paul Hylton is in his fifth year as an Athletic Trainer at Averett. Paul received his Master in Education degree from the University of Virginia in 2005 and his Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Averett University in 2003. In the summer of 2002 and 2003, he worked as an intern at Michigan State University. In 2003, Hylton had the unique opportunity to work with the New England Patriots during pre-season training camp.
HEIDI ROACH Assistant Athletic Trainer Waterford, Conn./Averett (’06) Heidi Roach is in her second year as Averett’s Assistant Athletic Trainer. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Averett in 2006 before moving to Virginia Beach to obtain her Master of Science in Education Degree from Old Dominion University in 2008. She spent two years as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Virginia Wesleyan College. Heidi currently serves as the clinical coordinator for Averett’s Athletic Training Education Program. She resides in Danville with her husband Max.
Hylton is also Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Instructor. He resides in Danville with his wife Kristin.
CHAFFON MOUZONE Intern Athletic Trainer Richmond, Va./Liberty (’08) Chaffon Mouzone is a first year Intern Assistant Athletic Trainer at Averett. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Liberty University in 2008. Mouzone spent the 2008-09 academic year as in Intern with Liberty University’s Sports Medicine Team.
Dr. Carl Winfield Team physician
Dr. Jonathan Krome Team orthopedist
2009 Athletic Training Staff Front row, from left: Intern Athletic Trainer Chaffon Mouzone, Brandy Apple, Emily Hetrick, Alicia McSweeney, Kristyn Wharton, Heather Trainum and Brooke Allred. Back row, from left: Shannon Andy, Meghan Cole, Chad Bowman, Brandon Owen, Wyle Maddox, Gretchen Sheperty, Head Athletic Trainer Paul Hylton. Not pictured: Assistant Athletic Trainer Heidi Roach.
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Position Wide receiver Running back Quarterback Linebacker Wide receiver Wide receiver Quarterback Wide receiver Kicker Cornerback Safety Defensive back Fullback Running back Tight end Tight end Safety Linebacker Linebacker Safety Defensive back Linebacker Defensive back Cornerback Running back Fullback Safety Linebacker Fullback Defensive end Cornerback Safety Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive end Defensive end Fullback Defensive tackle Offensive lineman Center Offensive lineman Offensive lineman Offensive lineman Offensive lineman Offensive lineman Offensive lineman Tight end Defensive end Defensive tackle Defensive lineman Defensive end Defensive end Defensive end Defensive tackle Defensive tackle
Height. 5-9 6-1 6-2 6-0 5-6 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-11 5-9 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-10 6-3 5-9 5-9 5-7 6-0 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-3 5-10 6-4 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-1
Weight. Hometown / High School 170 Clayton, N.C. / Clayton High School 193 Gainesville, Fla. / P.K. Young High School 190 Harrisburg, N.C. / Central Cabarrus High School 202 Helsinki, Finland / Pohjois-Haagan 145 Coconut Creek, Fla. / Coral Springs Charter School 200 Hawthorne, Fla. / Hawthorne High School 166 Coral Springs, Fla. / J.P. Taravella High School 148 Miami, Fla. / Florida Christian School 170 Ft. Myers, Fla. / Estero High School 180 Fredericksburg, Va. / Stafford High School 190 Kannapolis, N.C. / Al Brown High School 150 Richmond, Va. / Varina High School 223 Grasonville, Md. / Brentsville District High School 207 Cheraw, S.C. / Cheraw High School 233 Sayville, N.Y. / Sayville High School 235 Raleigh, N.C. / William G. Enloe High School 180 Miami, Fla. / Florida Christian School 180 St. Paul, Va. / Castlewood High School 210 Danville, Va. / Tunstall High School 190 Port Charlotte, Fla. / Lemon Bay High School 170 Colonial Beach, Va. / Colonial Beach High School 219 Danville, Va. / Chatham High School 153 Miami, Fla. / American High School 170 Myrtle Beach, S.C. / Myrtle Beach High School 204 Tampa, Fla. / Brandon High School 205 Temple Hills, Md. / Potomac High School 180 Pembroke Pines, Fla. / Everglades High School 190 Roxboro, N.C. / Person County High School 265 Greenville, N.C. / D.H. Conley High School 228 Waterbury, Conn. / Wibly High School 170 Greenville, N.C. / D.H. Conley High School 200 Roxboro, N.C. / Person County High School 175 Salisbury, N.C. / East Rowan High School 201 Burlington, N.C. / H.M. Cummings High School 227 Taylors, S.C. / Riverside High School 203 Tampa, Fla. / Chamberlain High School 235 Jyvaskyla, Finland / Imatran Yhteislukio 222 Valrico, Fla. / Riverside High School 192 Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson High School 230 Mount Pleasant, N.C. / Mount Pleasant High School 220 Selma, Va. / Alleghany High School 250 Chatham, Va. / Chatham High School 250 Davie, Fla. / Hollywood Hills High School 240 Wake Forest, N.C. / Wake Forest Rolesville High School 254 Ashland, Va. / Patrick Henry High School 290 Charlotte, N.C. / Southmeck High School 325 Laud Lakes, Fla. / Nova High School 273 Charlotte, N.C. / Piedmont High School 195 Marietta, Ga. / Robert H. Osborne High School 210 Palm Coast, Fla. / Flanagan High School 320 Hampton, Va. / Kecoughtan High School 235 Danville, Va. / Tunstall High School 210 Fredericksburg, Va. / River Bend High School 195 Chesapeake, Va. / Indian River High School 218 Fredericksburg, Va. / Stafford High School 295 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Flanagan High School 326 Myrtle Beach, S.C. / Myrtle Beach High School
Head coach: Mike Dunlevy Assistant coaches: J.D. Shaw, Tim Dunlevy, Max Roach, Cornelius Coleman, Phil Stanley, Zac Zanotti, Al Smith
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AVERETT UNIVERSITY COUGARS FOOTBALL
PLAYER PROFILES
2009 Averett football team, coaches and managers.
2009 RETURNING PLAYERS ANTHONY SQUILLINI Senior Wide receiver 5-9 Clayton, N.C./Clayton High School
FREDERICK REID 170
2008: Caught 45 passes for 462 yards and nine touchdowns ... Returned 17 kickoffs for 273 yards and returned 20 punts for 154 yards ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team at wide receiver ... Named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the Averett coaching staff. 2007: Redshirted after he suffered a season-ending leg injury early. 2006: Made the transition to wide receiver, and played in every game ... Totaled 417 yards for 16.0 yards per catch ... Scored three touchdowns on the season. 2005: Played in three varsity games as a freshman ‌ Recorded five total tackles on the year. Personal: Son of Donald and Joan Squillini... Majoring in Sports Wellness... Born on Dec.15, 1986.
#1
Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
CAREER STATISTICS ------------------Receiving --------------------------Punt Returns----------------Kick Returns-------G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/G No. Yds Lg Avg/R No. Yds Lg Avg/R 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 10 26 417 3 66 2.6 41.7 1 11 11 11.0 4 79 20 19.8 -------------------------------------------------------- Did Not Play - Injured -------------------------------------------------------10 45 462 9 41 4.5 46.2 20 154 47 7.7 17 273 26 16.1 23 71 879 12 66 3.1 38.2 21 165 47 7.9 21 352 26 16.8
Senior Cornerback 6-0 180 Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford High School 2008: Made 40 total tackles while playing in all 10 games ... Made two interceptions against Greensboro College ... Forced one fumble and recovered two fumbles ... Had seven pass break-ups. 2007: Played in nine games as a sophomore ... Made 25 tackles, including one for a loss ... Had an interception return for 37 yards. 2006: Performed on the JV squad to gain experience. Personal: Son of Frederick Sr. and Karen Reid ... Majoring in Computer Science ... Born on Sept. 13, 1988.
#11
2007 2008 TOTAL
G 9 10 19
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------Tackles----------------UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF 14 11 25 2 1 1 0 21 19 40 3 5 9 1 35 30 65 5 6 10 1
FR 0 2 2
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 1 37 0 2 10 0 3 47 0
CELEBRATING THE 10TH SEASON OF FOOTBALL
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PLAYER PROFILES STEVEN ORISTIAN
WILLIAM BONILLA
Senior Fullback 5-11 223 Grasonville, Md./Brenstville District High School
Senior Defensive back 5-10 Miami, Fla./Florida Christian School
2008: Had 14 carries for 50 yards and one touchdown in 10 games ... Caught 10 passes for 39 yards and one touchdown ... Completed 1-of-2 passes for a 41-yard touchdown. 2007: Caught two passes for 9 yards in four games as a junior ... Had three carries. 2006: Played in two games as a sophomore ... Played extensively in JV contests. 2005: Injured (medical redshirt). Personal: Son of Karl and Dianne Oristian ... Majoring in Business ... Born on April 15, 1987.
#16
Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 2 4 10 16
CAREER STATISTICS ---------------------Rushing ---------------------------------------------------Receiving -----------------------------Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 0 0 1 0.0 0.0 2 9 0 7 0.5 4.5 2.2 14 50 1 15 3.6 5.0 10 39 1 17 1.0 3.9 3.9 17 50 1 15 2.9 3.6 12 48 1 17 0.9 4.0 3.4
#21 2007 2008 TOTAL
2008: Made 12 total tackles in seven games played ... Recorded one interception. 2007: Played in six games as a sophomore ... Made nine tackles ... Returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown against N.C. Wesleyan. 2006: Contributed to the JV team during a tough schedule. Personal: Son of Vanessa Bonilla ... Majoring in Aviation ... Born on Aug. 20, 1988.
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------Tackles----------------UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF 3 6 9 0 0 2 0 6 6 12 0 0 1 0 9 12 21 0 0 3 0
G 6 7 13
FR 0 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 1 28 1 1 0 0 2 28 1
MARIO HUFFMAN Senior Linebacker 6-0 Danville, Va./Tunstall High School
DALE GROSS Senior Tight end 6-0 Sayville, N.Y./Sayville High School
233
2008: Saw limited action with the varsity squad. 2007: Gained experience on the junior varsity team. 2006: Played in JV contests. Personal: Son of Dale and Teri Gross ... Majoring in Secondary Education ... Born on July 23, 1987.
#18
#23
G 10 10
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties PD FF 52 28 80 8 24 1.0 1 1 3 52 28 80 8 24 1.0 1 1 3
SHANNON ROBINSON
#20
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senior Running back 5-10 Tampa, Fla./Brandon High School
204
2008: Had 136 rushing attempts for 617 yards and seven touchdowns ... Caught eight passes for 63 yards and one touchdown ... Selected as the USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 17 after scoring two rushing touchdowns in Averett’s season finale against Maryville College ... Named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the Averett coaching staff. 2007: Started eight games at tailback as a sophomore ... Rushed for 272 yards and two touchdowns ... Caught 26 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns. 2006: Performed as a key backup while playing in eight games ... Tallied 123 yards ... Made eight receptions for two touchdowns ... Made a 34-yard reception against Wesley. Personal: Son of Joseph Bunts and Myra Watson ... Majoring in Education ... Born on Feb. 6, 1988.
#29
Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
20
FR 0 0
DONTAVIOUS WATSON
235
2008: Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team at offensive lineman ... Named the Player of the Year by the Averett coaching staff ... Played in nine games. 2007: Started nine games at center during his sophomore season. 2006: Played in three varsity contests as a freshman. Personal: Son of Shannon Sr. and Denise Robinson ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Born on July 13, 1988.
210
2008: Made 80 total tackles, including 5.5 for a loss, while playing all 10 games ... Recorded one sack for a safety ... Forced three fumbles ... Named the USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference First Team at linebacker ... Named the USA South Conference Defensive Rookie of the Week on Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27 ... Named the Defensive Player of the Year by the Averett coaching staff. Personal: Son of Eric and Vicki Huffman ... Majoring in Finance ... Attended Virginia Tech prior to enrolling at Averett.
2008 TOTAL
Senior Tight end 6-1 Raleigh, N.C./Enloe High School
180
G 8 9 10 27
CAREER STATISTICS ---------------------Rushing ---------------------------------------------------Receiving -----------------------------Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 26 123 0 34 4.7 15.4 8 30 2 9 1.0 3.8 3.8 76 272 2 23 3.6 30.2 26 262 2 27 2.9 10.1 29.1 136 617 7 63 4.5 61.7 8 58 1 34 0.8 7.2 5.8 238 1012 9 63 4.3 37.5 42 350 5 34 1.6 8.3 13.0
AVERETT UNIVERSITY COUGARS FOOTBALL
PLAYER PROFILES BRIAN DANIELS
JOSH FREED
Senior Fullback 5-10 265 Greenville, N.C./D.H. Conley High School
Senior Linebacker 5-9 203 Tampa, Fla./Chamberlain High School
2008: Rushed 24 times for 54 yards while scoring five touchdowns ... Caught 10 passes for 104 yards ... Scored two touchdowns in a game against Methodist and Shenandoah. 2007: Moved to offense on a full-time basis, where he made three starts at fullback ... Had 18 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns ... Caught six passes for 46 yards. 2006: Played and started in 10 games as a freshman ... Recorded 32 tackles on the season ... Contributed five tackles for a loss including an assisted sack ... Made one interception on the year ... Three pass breakups ... Season-best eight tackles against Ferrum, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss. Personal: Son of Laura Daniels ... Majoring in Business ... Born on Dec. 13, 1987.
2008: Played in one varsity game. 2007: Made three tackles in two games during his sophomore year. 2006: Contributed to the JV squad. Personal: Son of Timothy and Melanie Craig ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Born on Aug. 5, 1988..
#33
Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 10 7 10 27
#42 CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0
G 2 1 3
2007 2008 TOTAL
CAREER STATISTICS ---------------------Rushing ---------------------------------------------------Receiving -----------------------------Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 4 14 0 11 3.5 1.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18 42 2 9 2.3 6.0 6 46 0 13 0.9 7.7 6.6 24 54 5 9 2.2 5.4 10 104 0 17 1.0 10.4 10.4 46 110 7 11 2.4 4.1 16 150 0 17 0.6 9.4 5.6
#47 Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 3 5 8
2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 2 9 6 17
Senior Defensive tackle 5-10 230 Mt. Pleasant, N.C./Mt. Pleasant High School
2008: Recorded 10 tackles, including one for a loss. 2007: Played in nine games as a sophomore ... Made 48 tackles, including three for a loss ... Had one sack. 2006: Played in two varsity games against Greensboro and Shenandoah ... Made one tackle in each game. Personal: Son of Sara Young and Robin Cooper ... Majoring in Business Administration ... Born on Dec.10, 1987.
PD 0 1 0 1
FF 0 0 0 0
2008: Had one carry after moving to the fullback position. 2007: Made five tackles in three games during his sophomore campaign. 2006: Played in JV contests to gain experience. Personal: Son of Jerry and Tammie Shedd ... Majoring in Business Management/Marketing ... Born on Aug. 21, 1988.
ZACK MORTON
Senior Linebacker 6-0 201 Burlington, N.C./H.M. Cummings High School
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties 2 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 23 25 48 4 14 1.0 0 4 6 10 1 2 0.5 0 29 31 60 5 16 1.5 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CAREER STATISTICS ---------------------Rushing ---------------------------------------------------Receiving -----------------------------Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1 -2 0 0 -2.0 -0.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1 -2 0 0 -2.0 -0.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0
ZANE COOPER
#40
FR 0 0 0
Senior Fullback 5-11 192 Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson High School
Senior Safety 5-9 200 Roxboro, N.C./Person County High School
#38
FF 0 0 0
NICHOLAS SHEDD
COY OAKLEY III
2008: Gained more experience through JV games. 2007: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Coy Oakley II and Janice Blackwell ... Majoring in Marketing ... Born on Oct. 11, 1986.
PD 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#53 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 9 9 18
2008: Totaled 25 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss ... Recorded three sacks for a loss of 22 yards ... Recovered a fumble and had one pass break-up. 2007: Started the final nine games at defensive tackle as a sophomore ... Made 33 tackles, including six for a loss ... Had 4.5 sacks ... Forced one fumble. 2006: Played in JV contests to gain experience. Personal: Son of Doug and Jennifer Morton ... Majoring in Physical Education ... Born on Feb. 12, 1988.
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties 12 21 33 8 30 4.5 0 12 13 25 6 27 3.0 0 24 34 58 14 57 7.5 0
PD 0 1 1
FF 1 0 1
FR 0 1 1
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CELEBRATING THE 10TH SEASON OF FOOTBALL
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PLAYER PROFILES
#96
JACOB CHILDRESS
JEREMY DIXON
Senior Defensive lineman 5-11 218 Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford High School
Junior Wide receiver 6-1 200 Hawthorne, Fla./Hawthorne High School
2008: Recorded one tackle. 2007: Participated with the JV team. 2006: Played in the game against Shenandoah ... Gained experience with the JV team. Personal: Son of Jesse and Janice Childress ... Majoring in Business ... Born on July 29, 1988.
MARK WILLIAMS Junior Running back 6-1 193 Gainesville, Fla./P.K. Young High School
#2 Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
2008: Had 60 rushes for 409 yards and two touchdowns ... Caught two passes for 33 yards ... Returned one kickoff for 31 yards. 2007: Played in nine games as a freshman ... Rushed for 63 yards on 23 carries ... Caught 20 passes for 302 yards and one touchdown. Personal: Son of Charles and Margie Williams ... Majoring in Sports Management ... Born on Oct. 6, 1987.
2008: Caught 41 passes for 504 yards and one touchdown ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team as a return specialist ... Named the USA South Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 27 after returning a punt 50 yards for a touchdown against Greensboro College ... Selected as the Most Improved Player by the Averett coaching staff after moving to wide receiver from quarterback prior to the season. 2007: Played in all 10 games during his freshman season ... Was 14-for-32 passing for 103 yards ... Team’s third-leading rusher with 169 yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries. Personal: Son of Jerome and Genesee Dixon ... Majoring in Sports Medicine ... Born on June 17, 1988.
#7
Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 10 10 20
CAREER STATISTICS ------------------Receiving ------------------------------Punt Returns------------Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R 1 -1 0 0 0.1 -0.1 4 11 0 11 2.8 41 504 1 44 4.1 50.4 15 163 1 50 10.9 42 503 1 44 2.1 25.1 19 174 1 50 9.2 G 10 10 20
2007 2008 TOTAL
Junior Quarterback 6-1 166 Coral Springs, Fla./J.P. Taravella High School
#8
Junior Quarterback 6-2 190 Harrisburg, N.C./Central Cabarrus High School
#3 G 2 7 9
Transferred from Mercyhurst College in the spring. 2008 (at Mercyhurst): Completed 14 of 24 passes for 168 yards with only one interception. 2007 (at Mercyhurst): Saw limited action in two games. Personal: Son of Randy and Elizabeth Ladutko ... Major is undecided.
G 4 7 11
2007 2008 TOTAL
2008: Played in seven games at quarterback ... Completed 87 of 168 passes for 904 yards and six touchdowns ... Averaged 129.1 passing yards per game ... Also ran for one touchdown. 2007: Played in four games and started the final two at quarterback during his freshman season ... Was 22-for-66 passing for 232 yards and one touchdown. Personal: Son of Philip Kwiatkowski ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Born on Jan. 10, 1989.
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------------------------------------Passing----------------------------------------------Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Pct Avg/P Avg/G Effic Total TD 61 22 2 232 1 24 36.1 3.8 58.0 66.9 1 168 87 6 904 6 34 51.8 5.4 129.1 101.6 7 229 109 8 1136 7 34 47.6 5.0 103.3 92.4 8
JORGE DEL VALLE Junior Wide receiver 5-9 Miami, Fla./Florida Christian School
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------------------------------------Passing----------------------------------------------Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Pct Avg/P Avg/G Effic Total TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0 24 14 1 168 0 45 51.8 7.0 24.0 108.8 0 24 14 1 168 0 45 51.8 7.0 24.0 108.8 0
#9 Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
22
----Rushing---Att Yds TD 52 169 2 3 -3 0 55 166 2
PHILIP KWIATKOWSKI
CODY LADUTKO
2007 2008 TOTAL
-----------------------------------------------Passing----------------------------------------------Att Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Pct Avg/P Avg/G Effic 32 14 2 103 0 22 43.8 3.2 10.3 58.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 32 14 2 103 0 22 43.8 3.2 5.2 58.3
CAREER STATISTICS ---------------------Rushing ---------------------------------------------------Receiving -----------------------------Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 23 52 0 8 2.3 5.8 20 302 1 49 2.2 15.1 33.6 60 409 2 52 6.8 45.4 2 33 0 29 0.2 16.5 3.7 83 461 2 52 5.6 25.6 22 335 1 49 1.2 15.2 18.6
G 9 9 18
------Kick Returns-----No. Yds Lg Avg/R 1 7 7 7.0 13 177 21 13.6 14 184 21 13.1
G 4 8 12
2008: Made 12 receptions for 202 yards ... Caught a career-best 80-yard pass against Guilford. 2007: Played in four games during his freshman season ... Caught three passes for 37 yards. Personal: Son of Jorge Del Valle and Madeline Hernandez. Undecided major ... Born on July 4, 1989.
CAREER STATISTICS --------------------Receiving -----------------------------------Rushing--------------Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/G No. Yds Lg Avg/R 4 37 0 16 1.0 9.2 1 1 1 1.0 12 202 0 80 1.5 25.2 0 0 0 0.0 16 239 0 80 1.3 19.9 1 1 1 1.0
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PLAYER PROFILES MARCUS KLUSACEK Junior Kicker/Punter 5-11 Fort Myers, Fla./Estero High School
#10 G 2007 8 2008 10 TOTAL 18
--------Field Goals-------Att Made Lg Pct 3 1 26 33.3 2 1 38 50.0 5 2 38 40.0
NICHOLAS LEMOINE 170
Junior Safety 5-11 180 Pembroke Pines, Fla./Everglades High School
2008: Was 1-for-2 on field goal attempts, hitting one from 38 yards ... Had nine punts for an average of 30.4 yards ... Had 40 kickoffs for an average of 52.2 yards. 2007: Connected on 4-for-5 extra point attempts during his freshman season ... Hit a 26yard field goal against Shenandoah ... Punted three times for an average of 35.7 yards a kick. Personal: Son of Mark and Zoe Ann Klusacek ... Majoring in Sports Management ... Born on May 20, 1989. CAREER STATISTICS -----------Punting----------No. Yards Lg Avg 3 107 38 35.7 9 274 40 30.4 12 381 40 31.8
2008: Gained experience. 2007: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Patrick and Luz Lemoine ... Majoring in Aeronautics ... Born on Sept. 14, 1989.
#31 JEREMY CLIFTON
-----------------Kickoffs---------------KO Yards Avg TB OB 7 322 46.0 0 1 40 2090 52.2 2 5 47 2414 51.3 2 6
Junior Cornerback 5-9 170 Greenville, N.C./D.H. Conley High School
JUSTIN McCAULEY Junior Safety 6-2 190 Kannapolis, N.C./Al Brown High School
#14 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 8 10 18
2008: Totaled 55 tackles in 10 games, including one for a loss ... Made one interception and had four pass break-ups. 2007: Played in eight games as a freshman ... Made 19 tackles and forced one fumble. Personal: Son of Alfred and Althette Spears ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Born on May 24, 1989.
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------Tackles----------------UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF 7 12 19 0 0 1 1 24 31 55 1 3 5 0 31 43 74 1 3 6 1
#36 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 8 10 18
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------Tackles----------------UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF 10 6 16 1 3 3 0 19 10 29 1 3 8 0 29 16 45 2 6 11 0
Junior Defensive end 6-0 Valrico, Fla./Riverside High School
LOGAN SMYTH Junior Linebacker 5-11 Danville, Va./Chatham High School
#26 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 9 10 19
219
2008: Had 67 total tackles, including eight for a loss, while playing in all 10 games ... Made 3.5 sacks ... Intercepted one pass and returned it 39 yards ... Recovered two fumbles ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Team at linebacker. 2007: Played in nine games as a freshman ... Made 34 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss and one sack. Personal: Son of Mike and Cheryl Smith ... Majoring in Biology ... Born on Nov. 28, 1988.
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties 15 19 34 7 29 1.0 0 39 28 67 10 26 3.5 0 54 47 101 17 55 4.5 0
PD 0 6 6
FF 0 0 0
FR 0 2 2
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 3 77 1 3 77 1
FR 0 0 0
RAY FAULKNER
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 8 0
FR 0 0 0
2008: Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team at cornerback ... Recorded 29 total tackles while playing in all 10 games ... Made three interceptions, returning one 46 yards for a touchdown ... Had five pass break-ups. 2007: Played in eight games during his freshman season ... Made 16 tackles. Personal: Son of Alesia Clifton ... Majoring in Business Management ... Born on Jan. 2, 1987.
#45 2007 2008 TOTAL
G 8 10 18
222
2008: Recorded 31 total tackles while playing in all 10 games ... Made 4.5 sacks for a total loss of 28 yards. 2007: Played in eight games during his freshman season ... Made 16 tackles. Personal: Son of Raymond and Kimberly Faulkner ... Majoring in Sociology ... Born on June 11, 1989.
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties 3 13 16 4 10 0.5 0 10 21 31 11 35 4.5 0 13 34 47 15 45 5.0 0
PD 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 1 39 0 1 39 0
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PLAYER PROFILES
#60
JEFFREY BOSLEY
CARLTON BODNEY-JETER
Junior Offensive lineman 5-11 250 Davie, Fla./Hollywood Hills High School
Junior Tight end 6-4 185 Marietta, Ga./Robert H. Osborne High School
2008: Saw action in five games on the offensive line. 2007: Played in three games during his freshman season. Personal: Son of Charles and Billie Jo Bosley ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Born on June 24, 1989.
2008: Gained experience. 2007: Played on the JV squad. Personal: Son of Kevin Jeter and Lawana Bodney ... Majoring in Sports Management ... Born on March 16, 1989.
#81
PHIL BLAISING
LEWIS FLETCHER
Junior Offensive lineman 6-2 290 Charlotte, N.C./Southmeck High School
#69
Junior Defensive end 5-11 210) Fredericksburg, Va./River Bend High School
2008: Started nine games on the offensive line as a sophomore. 2007: Started the final five games at right tackle during his freshman season. Personal: Son of Phil and Kirsten Blaising ... Majoring in Sports Management ... Born on October 16, 1989.
2008: Gained experience. 2007: Did not play. 2006: Competed with the JV squad. Personal: Son of Cortez and Belinda Fletcher ... Majoring in Criminal Justice
#94 MELVIN WILCOX Junior Offensive lineman 6-2 Laud Lakes, Fla./Nova High School
MATTI VAININEN
325
Sophomore Linebacker 6-0 Helsinki, Finland/Pohjois-Haagan
2008: Gained experience. 2007: Competed with the JV squad. Personal: Son of Melvin Wilcox Sr. and Lola Jordan ... Majoring in Sports Management ... Born on June 22, 1989.
#75
2008: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Hannu Vaininen and Aino Pohjoisaho-Vaininen ... Majoring in Business.
#4 KEVIN ROBERTS Junior Offensive lineman 6-1 Charlotte, N.C./Piedmont High School
#77
24
202
DONALD REED 273
2008: Played nine games at offensive line. 2007: Received a medical redshirt after suffering an injury. 2006: Started in seven and played in eight games as a freshman ... Protected quarterback Todd Parsons on his way to breaking several school records. Personal: Son of Dan and Susan Roberts ... Majoring in Business ... Born on April 22, 1987.
Sophomore Wide receiver 5-6 145 Coconut Creek, Fla./Coral Springs Charter School 2008: Earned experience with the JV team. Personal: Son of Donald and Brenda Reed ... Majoring in Sports Management.
#6
AVERETT UNIVERSITY COUGARS FOOTBALL
PLAYER PROFILES JEREL ROBINSON
TERRANCE BUSHROD
Sophomore Defensive back 5-11 Richmond, Va./Varina High School
#15 2007 TOTAL
G 3 3
150
2008: Did not play. 2007: Caught one pass for seven yards ... Returned five kickoffs for a total of 90 yards ... Made two total tackles. Personal: Son of Wilbert and Marcita Robinson ... Majoring in Computer Information Systems ... Born on May 30, 1989.
CAREER STATISTICS -----------------Tackles----------------UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0
Sophomore Defensive back 5-9 170 Colonial Beach, Va./Colonial Beach High School 2008: Gained experience on the JV squad. Personal: Son of John and Darlene Bushrod ... Majoring in Sports Management.
#25
--------Kickoff Returns-------No. Yds Lg Avg/R 5 90 33 18.0 5 90 33 18.0
MARK GREEN Sophomore Defensive back 5-9 Miami, Fla./American High School
LLOYD SCOTT Sophomore Running back 5-9 Cheraw, S.C./Cheraw High School
2008: Did not play. 2007: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Mark Green and Beth Gray ... Majoring in Business Administration ... Born on May 8, 1989.
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2008: Did not play. 2007: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Jimmy and Helen Benton ... Majoring in Business Management ... Born on Oct., 2, 1987.
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HORACE STANBACK Sophomore Fullback 6-0 205 Temple Hills, Md./Potomac High School
BRAD ROBINSON Sophomore Linebacker 6-0 St. Paul, Va./Castlewood High School
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2008: Gained experience on the JV squad. Personal: Son of George Robinson and Deborah Corvin ... Major is undecided.
2008: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Horace and Candace Stanback ... Majoring in Accounting.
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#22 TRAVIS SOUTHERN
ROBSLIN EMMANUEL
Sophomore Linebacker 6-1 190 Roxboro, N.C./Person County High School
Sophomore Safety 6-0 190 Port Charlotte, Fla./Lemon Bay High School
2008: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of James and Joyce Hawley ... Majoring in Environmental Science.
2008: Made five total tackles. Personal: Son of Jean and Gladys Emmanuel ... Majoring in Psychology.
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#24 2008 TOTAL
G 6 6
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties PD FF 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0
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PLAYER PROFILES SIRPATRICK IWU-BYRD
DUSTIN RUSSELL
Sophomore Defensive end 6-3 Waterbury, Conn./Wibly High School
Sophomore Offensive lineman 6-1 Selma, Va./Alleghany High School
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2008: Did not play. 2007: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Lawrence and Patricia Byrd ... Majoring is undecided ... Born on Aug. 21, 1987.
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2008: Gained experience with the JV team. Personal: Son of David and Lisa Parvin ... Majoring in Physical Education.
#54 CHASE BURRIS
JOSH BRUMFIELD
Sophomore Linebacker 5-7 175 Salisbury, N.C./East Rowan High School
Sophomore Center 6-0 Chatham, Va./Chatham High School
2008: Gained experience on the JV squad. Personal: Son of Randy and Jan Burris ... Majoring in Education.
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2008: Gained experience on the JV squad. Prep School: Spent 2007 season gaining experience with Hargrave Military Academy’s post-graduate football program. Personal: Son of Barry and Dale Brumfield ... Majoring in Athletic Training.
MATTHEW SMITH Sophomore Linebacker 5-10 Taylors, S.C./Riverside High School
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ALEX MAYO Sophomore Offensive lineman 6-2 240 Wake Forest, N.C./Wake Forest-Rolesville High School
2008: Recorded 25 total tackles while playing in all 10 games ... Recovered one fumble and had one pass break-up. Personal: Son of Kandice Moss ... Major is undecided.
#41 2008 TOTAL
G 10 10
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties PD FF 12 13 25 1 2 0 0 1 0 12 13 25 1 2 0 0 1 0
FR 1 1
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008: Played eight games as an offensive lineman ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team at offensive lineman. Personal: Son of Richard and Derdrea Mayo ... Majoring in Business.
#61 BILL HARRINGTON
ANSSI NEVALAINEN
Sophomore Offensive lineman 6-3 254 Ashland, Va./Patrick Henry High School
Sophomore Defensive end 6-2 235 Jyvaskyla, Finland/Imatran Yhteislukio
2008: Played in three contests as a freshman. Personal: Son of William and Joyce Harrington ... Majoring in Physical Wellness.
2008: Made 10 total tackles, including 1.5 for a loss ... Had one pass break-up. Personal: Son of Esko and Terhi Nevalainen ... Majoring in Business.
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G 8 8
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties PD FF 4 6 10 3 4 0 0 1 0 4 6 10 3 4 0 0 1 0
FR 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0
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PLAYER PROFILES KADEEM MOBLEY
JOSH HUDSON
Sophomore Defensive end 6-3 210 Palm Coast, Fla./Flanagan High School
Sophomore Defensive tackle 6-2 295 Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Flanagan High School
2008: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of Michael and Queen Mobley ... Majoring in Physical Education.
2008: Gained experience on the JV squad. Personal: Son of Ronald and Vivian Hudson ... Majoring in Sports Management.
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#98 CHRIS LIUFAU
ALBERT BROWN
Sophomore Defensive tackle 5-10 320 Hampton, Va./Kecoughton High School
Sophomore Defensive tackle 6-1 326 Myrtle Beach, S.C./Myrtle Beach High School
2008: Gained experience. Personal: Son of Siaosi and Susan Liufau ... Majoring in Sports Medicine.
2008: Did not play. 2007: Made four tackles while appearing in three contests. Personal: Son of Willie and Jacquelyn Brown ... Majoring is undecided ... Born on July 3, 1989.
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#99 COREY SCRUGGS
2007 TOTAL
G 3 3
CAREER STATISTICS ----------------------------Tackles---------------------------UA A Total TFL Yds Sacks Safeties PD FF 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0
-----Interceptions----No. Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sophomore Defensive lineman 6-4 234 Danville, Va./Tunstall High School 2008: Gained experience on the JV squad. Personal: Son of James and Beverly Scruggs ... Majoring in Business Administration.
ONLINE FEATURES FRESHMEN PLAYER PROFILES
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Please visit www.averettcougars.com to view all freshmen player profiles, as well as the most up-to-date team roster and news. BRANDON ALLEN Sophomore Defensive end 5-10 195 Chesapeake, Va./Indian River High School 2008: Gained experience on the JV team. Personal: Son of David and Liz Allen ... Majoring in Finance.
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2009 SEASON OUTLOOK & GAME RESULTS The 2009 season preview is available online at www. averettcougars.com. All game results, statistics and recaps will also be available online immediately following the completion of games.
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TEAM CAPTAINS & TEAM MANAGERS
2009 Football Team Captains Steven Oristian, Ray Faulkner, Brian Daniels and Anthony Squillini.
2009 Football Team Managers Kevin Cockrell, Adam Chiarolanzio, Cliff Pennix, Mariel Henderson, Dannielle Emerson and Sandra Dennison.
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2009 OPPONENTS
Bridgewater College Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent Averett at Shenandoah at Ferrum Lycoming at Hampden-Sydney* Guilford* at Emory & Henry* at Washington and Lee* Randolph-Macon* Catholic*
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 results Opponent at Averett Shenandoah Ferrum at Lycoming Hampden-Sydney* at Guilford* Emory & Henry* Washington & Lee* at Randolph-Macon* at Catholic*
Guilford College Time 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent at Greensboro at Methodist Averett Hampden-Sydney* Southern Virginia at Bridgewater* Washington & Lee* Randolph-Macon* at Catholic* Emory & Henry*
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7
2009 Schedule Opponent Franklin & Marshall Sewanee Greensboro at Averett at Randolph-Macon* Catholic* at Hampden-Sydney* at Guilford* Bridgewater* at Emory & Henry*
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Result W, 34-13 L, 10-6 L, 21-14 L, 34-17 L, 37-34 W, 27-20 L, 19-14 W, 32-19 L, 40-18 W, 37-26
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 results Opponent Greensboro Methodist at Averett at Hampden-Sydney* Southern Virginia Bridgewater* at Washington & Lee* at Randolph-Macon* Catholic* at Emory & Henry*
Result W, 22-12 W, 34-33 L, 31-24 L, 35-14 W, 47-31 L, 27-20 W, 34-27 L, 55-24 L, 49-34 L, 44-7
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8
2008 results Opponent at Franklin Marshall at Sewanee Southern Virginia Averett Randolph-Macon* at Catholic* Hampden-Sydney* Guilford* at Bridgewater* Emory & Henry*
Result L, 24-0 W, 24-12 W, 35-28 W, 31- 23 W, 28-16 L, 48-29 L, 39-29 L, 34-27 L, 32-19 L, 17-14
2008 Record: 4-6 (3-3 ODAC) Coach: Michael Clark (15th season) Mascot: Eagles Location: Bridgewater, Va. Enrollment: 1,540 President: Phillip C. Stone Athletics Director: Curt Kendall SID: Steve Cox SID Phone: (540) 828-5360 SID E-mail: scox@bridgewater.edu Athletics Web site: www.bridgewater.edu/athletics
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Washington and Lee University
2008 Record: 4-6 (1-5 ODAC) Coach: Kevin Kiesel (fifth season) Mascot: Quakers Location: Greensboro, N.C. Enrollment: 2,614 President: Kent Chabotar Athletics Director: Tom Palombo SID: Dave Walters SID Phone: (336) 316-2107 SID E-mail: dwalters@guilford.edu Athletics Web site: www.guilford.edu/athletics
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2008 Record: 4-6 (1-5 ODAC ) Coach: Frank Miriello (14th Season) Mascot: Generals Location: Lexington, Va. Enrollment: 2,155 President: Kenneth Ruscio Athletics Director: Janine Hathorn SID: Brian Laubscher SID Phone: (540) 458-8676 SID E-mail: blaubsch@wlu.edu Athletics Web site: www.wlu.edu/x11.xml
2009 OPPONENTS
Greensboro College
Christ. Newport University
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. .10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov.7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent Guilford Emory & Henry at Washington and Lee Averett* N.C. Wesleyan* at Ferrum* Christopher Newport* at Maryville* Methodist* at Shenandoah*
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m.
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 5
2008 Results Opponent at Guilford at Emory & Henry Gallaudet Maryville* at Christopher Newport* Shenandoah* at Averett* Ferrum* at Methodist* at N.C. Wesleyan*
Result L, 22-12 W, 14-12 W, 34-0 L, 17-16 L, 40-7 L, 35-14 L, 28-14 L, 46-21 L, 20-10 L, 35-3
2008 Record: 2-8 (0-6 USA South) Coach: Dr. Randy Hunt (first season) Mascot: Pride Location: Greensboro, N.C. Enrollment:1,300 President: Dr. Craven E. Williams Athletics Director: Jean Lojko SID: Bob Lowe SID Phone(336) 272- 7102, ext. 279 SID Email: blowe@greensborocollege.edu Athletics Web site: www.greensborocollegeports.com
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent at Wesley Salisbury Wilkes Shenandoah* at Averett* N.C. Wesleyan* at Greensboro* at Ferrum* Maryville* at Methodist*
2008 Results Date Opponent Sept. 6 Wesley Sept. 20 at Salisbury Sept. 27 at Wilkes Oct. 4 at Shenandoah* Oct. 11 Greensboro* Oct. 18 at Maryville* Oct. 25 Methodist* Nov. 1 at N.C. Wesleyan* Nov. 8 Averett* Nov. 15 Ferrum* Nov. 22 at Wash. and Jefferson# # Denotes NCAA Tournament game
Maryville College
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent Huntingdon at Centre at LaGrange Methodist* at Shenandoah* Averett* at N.C. Wesleyan* Greensboro* at Christopher Newport* Ferrum*
Time 1:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Result Cancelled L, 38-21 W, 21-20 W, 17-7 W, 40-7 W, 38-31 W, 38-14 W, 27-26 W, 19-13 W, 13-10 L, 35-29
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 Results Opponent at Huntingdon Centre LaGrange at Greensboro* N.C. Wesleyan* at Ferrum* Christopher Newport* at Methodist* Shenandoah* at Averett*
Result L, 41-35 W, 20-17 L, 38-14 W, 17-15 W, 37-24 L, 24-10 L, 38-31 W, 38-0 W, 23-20 L, 20-17
2008 Record: 8-2 (7-0 USA South) Coach: Matt Kelchner (ninth season) Mascot: Captains Location: Newport News, Va. Enrollment: 4,884 President: Paul S. Trible Athletics Director: C.J. Woollum SID: Francis Tommasino SID Phone: 757- 594-7884 SID email: ftommi@cnu.edu Athletics Web site: www.cnusports.com
2008 Record: 5-5 (4-3 USA South) Coach: Tony Ierulli (seventh season) Mascot: Scots Location: Maryville, Tenn. Enrollment: 1,114 President: Gerald Gibson Athletic Director: Kandis Schram SID: Eric Etchison SID Phone: (865) 981-8283 SID E mail: eric.etchison@maryvillecollege.edu Athletics Web site: www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/index.asp
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2009 OPPONENTS
Methodist University
Shenandoah University
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent at Campbell Guilford Emory & Henry at Maryville* at Ferrum* Shenandoah* at Averett* N.C. Wesleyan* at Greensboro* Christopher Newport*
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m.
Date Sept. 2 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent at Catholic Bridgewater Randolph-Macon at Christopher Newport* Maryville* at Methodist* Ferrum* at Averett* at N.C. Wesleyan* Greensboro*
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 Results Opponent Campbell at Guilford at N.C. Wesleyan* at Emory & Henry Averett* Ferrum* at Christopher Newport* Maryville* Greensboro* at Shenandoah*
Result W, 32-21 L, 34-33 L, 42-0 L, 28-7 L, 31-17 L, 31-13 L, 38-14 L, 38-0 W, 20-10 L, 30-22
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 Results Opponent Catholic at Bridgewater at Albright at Ferrum* Christopher Newport* at Greensboro* N.C. Wesleyan* Averett* at Maryville* Methodist*
2008 Record: 2-8 (1-6 USA South) Coach: Jim Sypult (18th Season) Mascot: Monarchs Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Enrollment: 2,200 President: M. Elton Hendricks Athletic Director: Bob McEvoy SID: Kirbie Britt SID Phone: (910) 630-7172 SID Email: sportsinfo@methodist.edu Athletics Web site: www.mumonarchs.com
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Ferrum College Time 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent at Emory & Henry Bridgewater Southern Virginia at N.C. Wesleyan* Methodist* Greensboro* at Shenandoah* Christopher Newport* Averett* at Maryville*
Result L, 23-20 W, 10-6 L, 17-7 L, 14-12 L, 17-7 W, 35-14 L, 47-28 L, 33-21 L, 23-20 W, 30-22
Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 Results Opponent Emory & Henry Southern Virginia at Bridgewater Shenandoah* at Averett* Maryville* at Methodist* at Greensboro* N.C. Wesleyan* at Christopher Newport*
2008 Record: 3-7 (2-5 USA South) Coach: Paul Barnes (ninth Season) Mascot: Hornets Location: Winchester, Va. Enrollment: 3,107 President: Tracy Fitzsimmons Athletic Director: Kevin Anderson, Kimberly Scruton SID: Scott Musa SID Phone: 540-665-5417 SID Email: smusa@su.edu Athletics Web site: www.suhornets.com
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Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Result L, 26-21 W, 34-7 W, 21-14 W, 14-12 W, 30-9 W, 24-10 W, 31-13 W, 24-10 L, 41-14 L, 13-10
2008 Record: 7- 3 (5-2 USA South) Coach: Dave Davis (16th Season) Mascot: Panthers Location: Ferrum, Va. Enrollment: 1,300 President: Jennifer Braaten Athletic Director: Abe Naff SID: Gary Holden SID Phone: (540) 365-4306 SID Email: gholden@ferrum.edu Athletics Web site: www.ferrumpanthers.com
2009 OPPONENTS/USA SOUTH COMPOSITE SCHEDULE 2009 USA South Conference Composite Schedule Date Sep. 5
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N.C. Wesleyan College Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
2009 Schedule Opponent at Hampden-Sydney Salisbury at Emory & Henry Ferrum* at Greensboro* at Christopher Newport* Maryville* at Methodist* Shenandoah* at Averett*
Date Sept. 7 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
2008 Results Opponent Hampden-Sydney at Widener Emory & Henry Methodist* at Maryville* Averett* at Shenandoah* Christopher Newport* at Ferrum* Greensboro*
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Result L, 33-23 L, 7-6 W, 17-16 W, 42-0 L, 37-24 W, 49-24 W, 47-28 L, 27-26 W, 41-14 W, 35-3
2008 Record: 6-4 (5-2 USA South) Coach: Mark Henninger Mascot: Battling Bishops Location: Rocky Mount, N.C. Enrollment: 1,628 President: James A. Gary III Athletic Director: John Thompson SID: Rikki Rich SID Phone: 252.985.5211 SID Email: rcrich@ncwc.edu Athletics Web site: www.ncwc.edu/athletics
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Sep. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
Matchups Christopher Newport at Wesley Guilford at Greensboro Shenandoah at Catholic Ferrum at Emory & Henry N.C. Wesleyan at Hampden-Sydney Methodist at Campbell Averett at Bridgewater Huntingdon at Maryville Guilford at Methodist Salisbury at N.C. Wesleyan Emory & Henry at Greensboro Bridgewater at Shenandoah Maryville at Centre N.C. Wesleyan at Emory & Henry Bridgewater at Ferrum Maryville at LaGrange Salisbury at Christopher Newport Greensboro at Washington and Lee Averett at Guilford Randolph-Macon at Shenandoah Wilkes at Christopher Newport Emory & Henry at Methodist Ferrum at Southern Virginia Washington and Lee at Averett Shenandoah at Christopher Newport Ferrum at N.C. Wesleyan Methodist at Maryville Averett at Greensboro N.C. Wesleyan at Greensboro Christopher Newport at Averett Methodist at Ferrum Maryville at Shenandoah Greensboro at Ferrum N.C. Wesleyan at Christopher Newport Shenandoah at Methodist Averett at Maryville Methodist at Averett Maryville at N.C. Wesleyan Christopher Newport at Greensboro Ferrum at Shenandoah Christopher Newport at Ferrum Shenandoah at Averett N.C. Wesleyan at Methodist Greensboro at Maryville Shenandoah at N.C. Wesleyan Maryville at Christopher Newport Averett at Ferrum Methodist at Greensboro N.C. Wesleyan at Averett Christopher Newport at Methodist Ferrum at Maryville Greensboro at Shenandoah
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
*Note: Schedules subject to change
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USA SOUTH CONFERENCE The USA South Athletic Conference might be one of the newest names in Division III athletics, but that doesn’t mean the 11-team conference is new on the scene. One of the oldest Division III conferences in the nation, the USA South was born as the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1963 when six institutions with similar philosophies of academics and athletics joined as founding members. Those colleges were: Charlotte College (now UNC-Charlotte), College of Charleston (S.C.), Methodist College (now Methodist University), North Carolina Wesleyan College, St. Andrews Presbyterian College and Lynchburg College. The basis for the new athletic conference was that participation would be strictly amateur, and thus no athletically awarded financial aid or athletic scholarships would be awarded. That philosophy still exists today. In February 2003, it was announced that the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference would change its name to the USA South Athletic Conference. The name change was made official on July 1, 2003, and the first USA South Athletic Conference championships were awarded in the fall of 2003. The Conference was originally affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and remained with that affiliation until 1973. At that time, the NCAA divided into three legislative and competitive divisions, with
Division III allowing membership for nonathletic scholarship institutions only. The Dixie joined the NCAA, and in so doing, became one of the first conferences accepted into Division III. Since the inception of Division III, the USA South has been a leader in many areas, and has gained an outstanding regional and national reputation in a number of sports. The Conference sponsored athletic programs for men only until 1981. In that year, the NCAA expanded its sponsorship to include women’s sports, and the Dixie followed that lead by including women’s sports. The Conference now sponsors championships in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, golf and women’s lacrosse for a total of 14 sports. Presently, the Conference features 11 institutions, five in Virginia, five in North Carolina and one in Tennessee. The Tennessee institution, Maryville College, became a competing member of the Conference in the fall of 2005 as a football only member. Averett University, Christopher Newport University, Ferrum College, Greensboro College, Mary Baldwin College, Meredith College, Peace College and Shenandoah University have joined Methodist and N.C. Wesleyan and make up today’s Conference membership.
Commissioner Rita Wiggs
Web site: www.usasouth.net
The Official Ball of the USA South Conference
Past USA South Conference Champions Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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Team(s) Christopher Newport, Ferrum Christopher Newport, Ferrum Christopher Newport, Shenandoah Shenandoah, Christopher Newport Ferrum, Methodist Christopher Newport, Averett N.C. Wesleyan Christopher Newport
USA South Record 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 6-1 6-1 7-0 7-0
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NCAA Berth(s) Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Shenandoah, Christopher Newport Ferrum Christopher Newport N.C. Wesleyan Christopher Newport
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2008 IN REVIEW 2008 Final Conference Standings
Christopher Newport Ferrum N.C. Wesleyan Averett Maryville Shenandoah Methodist Greensboro
---------------USA South Conference--------------GP Record Win % PF PA 7 7-0 1.000 192 108 7 5-2 0.714 169 119 7 5-2 0.714 264 133 7 4-3 0.571 158 167 7 4-3 0.571 173 142 7 2-5 0.286 153 170 7 1-6 0.143 86 220 7 0-7 0.000 85 221
Offensive Player of the Year Tunde Ogun, Christopher Newport Offensive Rookie of the Year Stedman Mathis, N.C. Wesleyan Defensive Player of the Year Kyle Chewning, Maryville Defensive Rookie of the Year Mario Huffman, Averett Coach of the Year Matt Kelchner, Christopher Newport All-Conference First Team RB-Tunde Ogun, Christopher Newport RB-Rommel Hightower, Maryville FB-Matt Lucas, Ferrum QB-Bo Jordan, N.C. Wesleyan WR-Orlando Webb, N.C. Wesleyan WR-Torrey Lowe, Greensboro TE-Alonzo Washington, N.C. Wesleyan OL-Kenneth Tappan, Christopher Newport OL-Paul Crowley, Christopher Newport OL-Dexter Hinds, Ferrum OL-Asmun Washington, N.C. Wesleyan OL-Anthony Moore, N.C. Wesleyan DL-Quinderra Spellman, N.C. Wesleyan DL-Willie Taylor, Ferrum DL-Deshaun Parker, Christopher Newport DL-LeeRon Boykin, N.C. Wesleyan DL-Nate Williams, Christopher Newport LB-Kyle Chewning, Maryville LB-Adrin Diggs, Christopher Newport LB-Brick Crowder, Greensboro LB-Mario Huffman, Averett DB-Dionte Beatty, Shenandoah DB-Quentin Pope, N.C. Wesleyan DB-Zack Brown, Ferrum DB-Andreas Platt, Greensboro RS-BJ Smoot, Shenandoah K-Jay Graham, Christopher Newport P-T.J. Grzesikowski, Ferrum
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All-Conference Second Team RB-Kevin Roberts, Shenandoah RB-Mike Vann, Ferrum FB-Mario Barnes, Christopher Newport QB-Mike Caparaso, Greensboro WR-Wesley Idlette, Maryville WR-Tony Spradlin, Christopher Newport TE-Adam Gooch, Christopher Newport OL-Brian Cook, Shenandoah OL-Nic King, Ferrum OL-Kenneth Hall, Christopher Newport OL-Chase Roper, Maryville OL-Jamal Venable, Shenandoah DL-Spencer Clancy, Maryville DL-Mo Salih, Shenandoah DL-Andre Garvin, Averett DL-Russ Harris, Maryville DL-Brian Green, Greensboro LB-Maureik Goode, Ferrum LB-Joe Lunsford, Shenandoah LB-Troy Glover, Methodist LB-Cliff Edmundson, N.C. Wesleyan DB-Ryan Wever, Christopher Newport DB-Reshard Patterson, N.C. Wesleyan DB-Bud Christy, Maryville DB-Antonio Bartee, Methodist RS-Le’Bryan Patterson, Ferrum K-Brad Daniell, Maryville P-Nathan Davis, Averett
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---------------------------Overall--------------------------GP Record Win % PF PA 10 8-2 0.800 263 201 10 7-3 0.700 245 166 10 6-4 0.600 310 189 10 5-5 0.500 225 256 10 5-5 0.500 242 238 10 3-7 0.300 190 216 10 2-8 0.200 158 303 10 2-8 0.200 145 255
All-Conference Honorable Mention Team RB-Stedman Mathis, N.C. Wesleyan RB-Antonio Harris, N.C. Wesleyan FB-Anthony Cordero, Shenandoah QB-Derek Hunt, Maryville WR-Chris Peoples, Methodist WR-Anthony Squillini, Averett TE-Nathan Woodruff, Averett OL-Alex Mayo, Averett OL-Dustin Lyles, Maryville OL-Shannon Robinson, Averett OL-Adrian Baker, Ferrum OL-Brandon Iseman, Methodist DL-Kyle Krupp, Christopher Newport DL-Calvin Rutgerson, Maryville DL-Devin Genchi, Ferrum DL-Nathan Wooten, Greensboro DL-Michael Doyne, Methodist LB-Jay Kirland, Christopher Newport LB-Logan Smyth, Averett LB-Carlos Railey, N.C. Wesleyan LB-Jamar Moseley, Ferrum DB-William Kenney, Ferrum DB-Nick Jensen, Maryville DB-Michael Witherspoon, Greensboro DB-Dustin Locke, Maryville DB-Jeremy Clifton, Averett RS-Jeremy Dixon, Averett K-Mario Miralles, Methodist P-Jay Graham, Christopher Newport All-Sportsmanship Team Nathan Woodruff, Averett Paul Crowley, Christopher Newport Maureik Goode, Ferrum Torrey Lowe, Greensboro Matt Bowman, Maryville Chris Oden, Methodist Travis Kivett, N.C. Wesleyan Vern Lunsford, Shenandoah
2008 IN REVIEW 2008 RESULTS
Averett rebounded from a tough 2007 by going 5-5 overall and 4-3 in the USA South Conference. Although the Cougars got off to a slow start in 2008, Averett won four of its last six games, including three of its final four contests.
Date 9/6 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15
Opponent Bridgewater Guilford Washington and Lee Ferrum* Methodist* N.C. Wesleyan* Greensboro* Shenandoah* Christopher Newport* Maryville*
Location Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Salem, Va. Danville, Va. Fayetteville, N.C. Rocky Mount, N.C. Danville, Va. Winchester, Va. Newport News, Va. Danville, Va.
Result L, 34-13 W, 31-24 L, 31-23 L, 30-9 W, 31-17 L, 49-24 W, 28-14 W, 33-21 L, 19-13 W, 20-17
GAME 1: Bridgewater 34, Averett 13 DANVILLE, Va. — Two interception returns for touchdowns helped Bridgewater College defeat Averett University 34-13 in the season-opener for both teams at the Cougar Den. Bridgewater took an early 6-0 lead on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Hagan Driskell to Patrick Smoot. The extra point attempt, however, was blocked by Averett senior Andre Garvin (Cheraw, S.C./Cheraw). The Eagles pushed their lead to 12-0 less than four minutes into the second quarter on another touchdown pass by Driskell. On Averett’s ensuing drive, sophomore quarterback Philip Kwiatkowski (Coral Springs, Fla./J.P. Taravella) was intercepted by Bridgewater’s Travis Marks, who returned the pick 23 yards for a touchdown. Bridgewater’s defense found the end zone again with less than three minutes to play in the half. Averett senior quarterback Shan Fairbanks (Groveland, Fla./South Lakes) had his pass intercepted by T.J. Montague and returned 36 yards for a score. The Eagles (1-0) added a 42-yard field goal by Jared Miller as time expired to end the first half, giving Bridgewater a 27-0 lead. The youthful Cougars’ inexperience showed in the first half with 11 penalties for 93 yards — most of which came on defensive offsides calls. Averett’s offense broke through early in the fourth quarter. Junior fullback Brian Daniels rumbled into the end zone on a 4-yard run to cut the score to 27-6. Bridgewater added another passing TD with 5:25 to play. Averett answered with a little bit of trickery. Senior fullback Steven Oristian (Grasonville, Md./Brentsville) threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) with 1:12 left. Although the Cougars (0-1) failed to come away with the win, they managed to edge the Eagles in total offense by a margin of 333-328. Averett also managed to break several plays for long gains. Sophomore running back Mark Williams (Gainesville, Fla./P.K. Yonge) scampered 44 yards before being tripped by the Eagles. Fairbanks added a 44-yard toss to sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Dixon (Hawthorne, Fla./Hawthorne). Averett also got solid play from two newcomers. Junior linebacker Mario Huffman (Danville, Va./Tunstall) led the Cougars with eight tackles and freshman defensive end Terrance Bullard (Riviera Beach, Fla./Dwyer) made three sacks and had six tackles. Bridgewater Averett
6 0
21 0
0 0
7 13
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34 13
Scoring Summary First Quarter BC Smoot 19 pass from Driskill (Miller kick blocked), 6:25 Second Quarter BC Beiler 43 pass from Driskill (Miller kick failed), 11:18 BC Marks 23 int return (Miller kick failed), 9:53 BC Montague 36 int return (Reese pass failed), 2:57 BC Miller 42 field goal, 0:00 Fourth Quarter AU Daniels 4 run (Daniels rush failed), 10:15 BC Osborne 10 pass from Driskill (Miller kick), 5:25 AU Squillini 41 pass from Oristian (Ashcraft kick), 1:12
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2008 IN REVIEW GAME 2: Averett 31, Guilford 24 DANVILLE, Va. — The Averett University football team had many reasons to celebrate in a 31-24 victory over Guilford College at the Cougar Den. Not only did Averett snap an 11game losing streak, the Cougars shined in the process. Junior wide receiver Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C., Clayton) reeled in two touchdown catches and junior running back Dontavious Watson (Tampa, Fla./Brandon) rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Cougars. Averett (1-1) improves to 4-1 all-time against Guilford (2-1). The Quakers took an early 3-0 lead on a 31-yard field goal by Hunter Chappell, but the Cougars marched right back down the field on their ensuing possession. Squillini caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Philip Kwiatkowski (Coral Springs, Fla./J.P. Taravella) to cap a fourplay, 64-yard drive that put Averett ahead 7-3. Averett sophomore linebacker Logan Smyth (Danville, Va./Chatham) picked off a Jake Vogelbach pass on Guilford’s next drive and returned it 39 yards. That helped set up a 12yard score by Watson to put the Cougars ahead 14-3 with 6:23 left in the first quarter. The Quakers battled back, however, and Justin Parker scored on a 1-yard run to pull Guilford to within four points. That ended the scoring in the first half as Averett took its 14-10 lead into the locker rooms. The Cougars padded their lead with a 38-yard field goal by sophomore Marcus Klusacek (Ft. Myers, Fla./Estero) and a 13-yard touchdown run by Watson to go ahead 24-10. The latter scoring drive didn’t come without a price as Kwiatkowski was injured on a passing play. Although he didn’t return, senior quarterback Shan Fairbanks (Groveland, Fla./South Lake) picked up right where Kwiatkowski left off. On his first full series, Fairbanks hit sophomore wide receiver Jorge Del Valle (Miami, Fla./Florida Christian) for an 80-yard pass that got the Cougars down the Guilford 5-yard line. Three plays later, Fairbanks threw a fade pass to the right side that Squillini caught for another Averett touchdown. Fairbanks finished with 112 yards through the air and was 7-for-10 passing. Guilford scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to close the gap to 31-24, but senior cornerback John Garcia (Pembroke Pines, Fla./Everglades) sealed the game with an interception with 16 seconds to play. Averett’s only turnovers came on downs. Guilford, on the other hand, threw three interceptions. In addition to Smyth and Garcia, senior defensive lineman Justin Anaya (Gibsonton, Fla./East Bay) also had a pick. Smyth led the Cougars with 11 tackles, while Garcia and junior linebacker Mario Huffman (Danville, Va./Tunstall) each added eight tackles. Guilford Averett
10 14
0 0
0 17
14 0
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24 31
Scoring Summary First Quarter GC Chappell 31 field goal, 11:57 AU Squillini 12 pass from Kwiatkowski (Ashcraft kick), 9:57 AU Watson 12 run (Ashcraft kick), 6:23 GC Parker 1 run (Chappell kick), 3:42 Third Quarter AU Klusacek 38 field goal, 11:55 AU Watson 13 run (Ashcraft kick), 7:22 AU Squillini 9 pass from Fairbanks (Ashcraft kick), 2:51 Fourth Quarter GC Parker 1 run (Chappell kick), 14:33 GC Miller 20 pass from Vogelbach (Chappell kick), 1:44
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GAME 3: Washington & Lee 31, Averett 23 SALEM, Va. — Averett University rallied late in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Washington & Lee University held off the Cougars 31-23 at Salem Stadium. Trailing 31-7 late in the fourth quarter, Averett (1-2) tried to mount a comeback. Senior quarterback Shan Fairbanks (Groveland, Fla./South Lake) found senior fullback Steven Oristian (Grasonville, Md./Brentsville) for a 17-yard touchdown, and junior running back Dontavious Watson (Tampa, Fla./Brandon) rushed in for the two-point conversion to cut the Washington & Lee lead to 31-15 with 5:33 to play. The Cougars’ defense forced the Generals (3-1) to punt, giving Averett the ball with 2:31 left on the clock. The Cougars moved their way down the field, and Fairbanks hit junior wide receiver Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) for a 5-yard touchdown with 1:12 to go. Fairbanks’ pass to Watson for the two-point conversion made the score 31-23. Still a one-possession game, Averett recovered the onside kick but couldn’t find the end zone again. The Cougars went four-and-out, giving the Generals the ball with 40 seconds left. Much like their 2007 meeting, the first half was a close battle. Washington & Lee took a 7-0 lead after Charlie Westfal threw a 3-yard touchdown to Daniel Kohl in the first quarter. The Cougars tied it before the half on Watson’s 4-yard run. But the Generals began to pull away in the third quarter. They took the lead on Stuart Sitterson’s 6-yard touchdown run and increased their lead to 16-7 following an Averett safety. Two more Washington & Lee touchdowns gave the Generals a 31-7 cushion before Averett battled from behind. Watson led the Cougars with 90 yards rushing on 14 carries, including one for 63 yards. Fairbanks completed 19-of-39 passes for 150 yards and one interception. Squillini led the receivers with six catches for 47 yards. Senior Andre Garvin (Cheraw, S.C./Cheraw) led the Cougars on defense with 13 total tackles and a sack, while junior Mario Huffman (Danville, Va./Tunstall) and sophomore Justin McCauley (Kannapolis, N.C./Brown) added 9 total tackles. Wash. & Lee Averett
7 0
0 7
17 0
7 16
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31 23
Scoring Summary First Quarter WL Kohl 3 pass from Westfal (Prichard kick), 6:52 Second Quarter AU Watson 4 run (Ashcraft kick), 13:52 Third Quarter WL Sitterson 6 run (Prichard kick), 10:19 WL Team safety, 8:49 WL Clemo 3 run (Sitterson rush), 8:00 Fourth Quarter WL Laurens 6 pass from Westfal (Prichard kick), 12:22 AU Oristian 17 pass from Fairbanks (Watson rush), 5:33 AU Squillini 5 pass from Fairbanks (Watson pass from Fairbanks), 1:12
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GAME 4: Ferrum 30, Averett 9 DANVILLE, Va. — Averett shut down Ferrum for most of the first half, but the Panthers took advantage of several opportunities in the second half and came away with a 30-9 victory over the Cougars at the Cougar Den. Averett looked sharp in the first half of its USA South Conference opener, and the Cougars took a 2-0 lead when junior linebacker Mario Huffman (Danville, Va./Tunstall) brought down Ferrum quarterback Matt Dobson in the end zone for a safety at the start of the second quarter. After a free kick, the Cougars (1-3, 0-1 USA South) put together a nine-play, 48-yard drive that culminated in a 3-yard touchdown run by junior running back Dontavious Watson (Tampa, Fla./Brandon). Averett held Ferrum’s offense in check for most of the half until the Panthers’ final full drive before the break. Ferrum (4-1, 2-0 USA South) methodically moved down the field, and quarterback Marcus Mayo found Marques Wilson for an 11yard touchdown pass with 25 seconds to play. Averett attempted a 47-yard field goal attempt just before the half, but it sailed wide left and the Cougars settled for a 9-7 halftime lead. Ferrum had only 81 total yards in the first half, with 65 of them coming on its scoring drive. That changed in the second half. The Panthers took a 14-9 lead after Mayo ran in a touchdown from 7 yards out with 8:58 left in the third quarter. Averett’s ensuing drive got the Cougars into the red zone with a first-and-goal from the 7-yard line. The Cougars came up short on third down and elected to go for the score on fourth down from the 1-yard line. Ferrum stopped Averett for no gain and took over on downs. It was the first of two red zone opportunities that the Cougars couldn’t convert. On its next possession, Averett senior quarterback Shan Fairbanks (Groveland, Fla./South Lake) hit junior wide receiver Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) for a 9-yard gain, which gave the Cougars a first-and-goal from the Ferrum 10yard line. But Fairbanks’ pass on third down was intercepted by Ferrum’s Dennis Hardy, who returned the pick to the Averett 28-yard line. Two plays later, running back Mike Vann scored from 30 yards out to put the Panthers ahead 22-9. Ferrum added another touchdown with 4:01 to play. Squillini led the Averett offense with nine catches for 111 yards, while Fairbanks completed 17 of 30 passes for 161 yards. Senior defensive end Andre Garvin (Cheraw, S.C./ Cheraw) led the defense with 10 total tackles. Ferrum Averett
0 0
7 9
7 0
16 0
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30 9
Scoring Summary Second Quarter AU Huffman safety, 14:25 AU Watson 3 run (Ashcraft kick), 9:44 FC M. Wilson 11 pass from Mayo (Slappey kick), 00:25 Third Quarter FC Mayo 7 run (Slappey kick), 8:58 Fourth Quarter FC Vann 30 run (Mayo rush), 10:35 FC Mayo 3 run (Tibbs pass from Mayo), 04:01
2008 IN REVIEW GAME 5: Averett 31, Methodist 17 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Averett University jumped on Methodist University early and never relinquished the lead for a 31-17 road victory. Methodist overcame a 17-0 deficit to cut Averett’s lead to 17-14 early in the third quarter, but the Cougars answered with a 7-yard touchdown run by junior Dontavious Watson (Tampa, Fla./Brandon) with 4:25 to go in the third. The Monarchs (1-4, 0-2 USA South) countered with a 30yard field goal from Mario Miralles to close the gap to 24-17. But on Averett’s ensuing possession, the Cougars drove 72 yards down the field for another score. Sophomore quarterback Philip Kwiatkowski (Coral Springs, Fla./J.P. Taravella) found junior wide receiver Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) for a 24-yard touchdown pass with 12:41 left in the game. Averett (2-3, 1-1 USA South) held on from there after intercepting Methodist quarterback Erik Teague on the Monarchs’ next drive for the fourth time on the afternoon before taking over on downs on Methodist’s final two possessions. Junior safety William Bonilla (Miami, Fla./Miami Christian) got the final pick of the day. Senior linebacker Clyde Robinson (Fredericksburg, Va./Massaponax) had two interceptions and sophomore cornerback Jeremy Clifton (Greenville, N.C./D.H. Conley) had one. Averett opened the game with a 33-yard field goal from senior Chris Ashcraft (Suffolk, Va./Lakeland) on its first possession. Junior fullback Brian Daniels (Greenville, N.C./D.H. Conley) scored on the Cougars’ next two drives on 1-yard touchdown runs to help put Averett ahead 17-0 with 7:20 to play in the second quarter. Methodist scored a touchdown right before the half to cut the Averett lead to 17-7 entering the break. Kwiatkowski, who had missed the last two games with an injury, returned to the starting lineup and went 16-for-24 with a touchdown and no interceptions. Watson finished with a teamhigh 84 yards on the ground on 21 carries and scored his fifth touchdown of the season. Senior running back John Ellison (Cheraw, S.C//Cheraw) rushed for 80 yards on 16 attempts. Junior linebacker Mario Huffman (Danville, Va./Tunstall) and sophomore safety Justin McCauley (Kannapolis, N.C./ Brown) led the Cougars defense with seven tackles apiece. Averett Methodist
10 0
7 7
7 10
7 0
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31 17
Scoring Summary First Quarter AU Ashcraft 33 field goal, 8:19 AU Daniels 1 run (Ashcraft kick), 5:08 Second Quarter AU Daniels 1 run (Ashcraft kick), 7:50 MU Scales 5 run (Miralles kick), 00:23 Third Quarter MU Goodman 8 pass from Teague (Miralles kick), 9:59 AU Watson 7 run (Ashcraft kick), 4:25 MU Miralles 30 field goal, 1:45 Fourth Quarter AU Squillini 24 pass from Kwiatkowski (Ashcraft kick), 12:41
GAME 6: N.C. Wesleyan 49, Averett 24 ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Averett couldn’t make it two in a row as the Cougars fell to N.C. Wesleyan 49-24. Averett (2-4, 1-2 USA South), which was coming off a road win last week at Methodist, got off to a rough start. The Cougars bobbled the snap on a punt attempt and gave N.C. Wesleyan the ball in the red zone, which led to a Stedman Mathis touchdown run. Another N.C. Wesleyan touchdown minutes later put Averett in an early 14-0 hole. The Cougars, however, marched right back down the field. Sophomore quarterback Philip Kwiatkowski (Coral Springs, Fla./J.P. Taravella) found junior wide receiver Greg Harbaugh (Raleigh, N.C./Sanderson) for a 29-yard completion on third down to move the chains. Averett scored on its next play on a highlight-type catch by sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Dixon (Hawthorne, Fla./Hawthorne). Kwiatkowski’s pass to Dixon inside the Bishops’ 5-yard line was contested by cornerback Reshard Patterson, but Dixon was able to tip the ball back to himself and he caught it as he fell to the ground in the end zone for the score. That play helped cut the Bishops’ lead to 14-7 with 5:19 to play in the first quarter, but N.C. Wesleyan (3-3, 2-1 USA South) bounced back to score on a 5-yard pass from Bo Jordan to Damel Spears. Averett had its opportunities to chop into N.C. Wesleyan’s lead, but couldn’t convert. Freshman Kevin Blyden (Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek) recovered a pair of muffed punts, but the Cougars couldn’t get any points out of either possession. After another Bishops touchdown that gave them a 28-7 lead, Averett drove into N.C. Wesleyan territory only to have Kwiatkowski’s pass picked off in the end zone. The Cougars did manage to get a few more points on the board before halftime. Kevin Quicker’s punt was blocked by the Cougars and Blyden fell on the loose ball in the end zone. Unfortunately, Blyden was touching the line in the back of the end zone when he recovered the ball and the play was ruled a safety instead of a touchdown. Trailing 28-9 at halftime, the Cougars couldn’t overcome the large deficit in the second half despite a 20-yard touchdown catch by junior wide receiver Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./ Clayton) and a 1-yard run by Kwiatkowski. Kwiatkowski completed 13 of his 30 passes for 147 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Dixon caught six passes for 65 yards and added a 47-yard punt return. Junior Frederick Reid (Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford) led the Averett defense with six total tackles, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. Jordan led the Bishops’ offensive attack by completing 18 of 27 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Averett 7 N.C. Wesleyan 21
2 7
8 7
7 14
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24 49
Scoring Summary First Quarter NCW Mathis 2 run (Quicker kick), 10:16 NCW Brodie 20 pass from Jordan (Quicker kick), 7:31 AU Dixon 32 pass from Kwiatkowski (Ashcraft kick), 5:19 NCW Spears 5 pass from Jordan (Quicker kick), 00:52 Second Quarter NCW Webb 36 pass from Jordan (Quicker kick), 1:39 AU Blyden safety, 00:05 Third Quarter NCW Harris 2 run (Quicker kick), 8:16 AU Squillini 20 pass from Kwiatkowski (Squillini pass from Kwiatkowski), 00:12 Fourth Quarter NCW Harris 31 run (Quicker kick), 11:39 AU Kwiatkowski 1 run (Ashcraft kick), 5:50 NCW McFadden 25 run (Quicker kick), 1:34
GAME 7: Averett 28, Greensboro 14 DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University turned big plays into touchdowns and held off Greensboro College for a 28-14 victory on Homecoming at the Cougar Den. Averett (3-4, 2-2 USA South) enjoyed a 21-0 lead at halftime, but a pair of Greensboro touchdowns in a four-minute span quickly closed the gap. With the momentum shifting into Greensboro’s favor, sophomore cornerback Jeremy Clifton (Greenville, N.C./D. H. Conley) changed that in the blink of an eye. Clifton picked off Pride quarterback Mike Caparaso and returned the interception 46 yards for a touchdown, which gave Averett all the cushion it would need. The Cougars’ defense held Greensboro (2-5, 0-4 USA South) scoreless over the final 12 minutes as senior linebacker Clyde Robinson (Fredericksburg, Va./Massaponax) intercepted Caparaso on the Averett goal line as time expired. Averett took its opening possession 62 yards for a score. Senior John Ellison (Cheraw, S.C./Cheraw) capped off the 10play drive with a 2-yard touchdown run — his first of the season — to help give the Cougars a 7-0 lead with 10:24 to play. Sophomore running back Mark Williams (Gainesville, Fla./P. K. Younge) gave the Cougars a 14-0 lead after breaking a 28-yard touchdown down the right sideline for his first score of the season. That six-play, 48-yard scoring drive was the result of a Greensboro fumble that linebacker Mario Huffman (Danville, Va./Tunstall) forced and senior defensive lineman Zack Morton (Mt. Pleasant, N.C./Mt. Pleasant) recovered. The Pride hoped to enter the locker rooms trailing by only two touchdowns at halftime, but sophomore Jeremy Dixon (Hawthorne, Fla./Hawthorne) spoiled those plans. Dixon returned a punt 50 yards for a touchdown with 20 seconds left in the second quarter to put Averett ahead 21-0. Still, Greensboro chipped away at Averett’s lead in the third quarter. After two of his receivers dropped touchdown catches, Caparaso found tight end Charlie Johnson on third down for a 4-yard score late in the third quarter. The Pride then took advantage of an Averett fumble and turned it into a 9-yard touchdown run by quarterback Calvin Bacon, which cut Averett’s lead to 21-14. Averett’s next drive stalled, and the Cougars were forced to punt to Greensboro. But on second down, Caparaso’s pass toward the sideline was picked by Clifton, shifting the momentum back into Averett’s favor while giving them a two-touchdown lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Although Averett dominated on the scoreboard, Greensboro outgained the Cougars 349-205 in total yards on 26 more plays. But even when Averett’s offense couldn’t get things going, the defense made up for it. The Cougars made four interceptions and recovered two Greensboro fumbles. Junior cornerback Frederick Reid (Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford), who recovered two fumbles and forced a fumble last week against N.C. Wesleyan, led the way with two interceptions against Greensboro. Huffman led the Cougars with 14 total tackles. Linebacker Logan Smyth (Danville, Va./Chatham) added eight total tackles, including a sack, and recovered a fumble. Greensboro Averett
0 14
0 7
7 0
7 7
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14 28
Scoring Summary First Quarter AU Ellison 2 run (Ashcraft kick), 10:24 AU Mark Williams 28 run (Ashcraft kick), 3:58 Second Quarter AU Dixon 50 punt return (Ashcraft kick), 00:20 Third Quarter GC Ch. Johnson 4 pass from Caparaso (Shelton kick), 1:02 Fourth Quarter GC Bacon 9 run (Shelton kick), 13:56 AU Clifton 46 yd int return (Ashcraft kick), 12:16
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2008 IN REVIEW GAME 8: Averett 33, Shenandoah 21 WINCHESTER, Va. — Averett University put together a big second quarter and came from behind to beat Shenandoah University 33-21 at Shentel Stadium. Averett (4-4, 3-2 USA South) trailed 14-0 after one quarter, but the Cougars rattled off 27 points in the second quarter to take the lead for good. Averett, which was coming off a 28-14 win over Greensboro College last week, notched its first two-game winning streak since 2006 when the Cougars beat Greensboro and Shenandoah in consecutive weeks. The Cougars began their charge late in the first quarter, and their seven-play, 64-yard drive culminated with an 8-yard touchdown from quarterback Shan Fairbanks (Groveland, Fla./ South Lake) to Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) on the first play of the second quarter. Averett then recovered the ensuing kickoff on Shenandoah’s 18-yard line when the Hornets misplayed the 54-yard kick. Five plays later, fullback Brian Daniels (Greenville, N.C./D.H. Conley) rumbled into the end zone to help knot the score at 14-14 with 12:53 to play in the first half. After Averett’s defense slammed the door on Shenandoah’s next drive, the Cougars found the end zone again. Fairbanks teamed up with Squillini for their second touchdown connection of the night, this time from 19 yards out. The Cougars added another touchdown on a 1-yard rush by Daniels to take a 27-14 lead, which they held when they went into the locker rooms for halftime. Averett pushed its lead to 33-14 late in the third quarter when Mark Williams (Gainesville, Fla./J.P. Younge) rushed for a 52-yard touchdown — his second game in a row with a touchdown run. Shenandoah (2-6, 1-4 USA South) scored a touchdown with less than four minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late for the Hornets. Fairbanks completed 15 of his 21 passes for 158 yards and two scores with one interception. Squillini had four catches on the night for 44 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Jeremy Dixon (Hawthorne, Fla./Hawthorne) added five receptions for 70 yards. On the ground, Dontavious Watson (Tampa, Fla./ Brandon) paced the Cougars with 18 carries for 86 yards. Linebacker Logan Smyth (Danville, Va./Chatham) led the Cougars defense with seven solo tackles, including one of Averett’s four sacks. Safety Justin McCauley (Kannapolis, N.C./ Brown) had an interception. Averett Shenandoah
0 14
27 0
6 0
0 7
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33 21
Scoring Summary First Quarter SU Smoot 20 run (Bishop kick), 8:25 SU Smoot 11 run (Bishop kick), 2:48 Second Quarter AU Squillini 8 pass from Fairbanks (Ashcraft kick), 14:52 AU Daniels 5 run (Ashcraft kick), 12:53 AU Squillini 19 pass from Fairbanks (Ashcraft kick), 6:20 AU Daniels 1 run (Ashcraft kick failed), 00:34 Third Quarter AU Mark Williams 52 run (Ashcraft kick failed), 5:03 Fourth Quarter SU Cordero 3 run (Bishop kick), 10:12
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GAME 9: Christopher 19, Averett 13 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Christopher Newport University’s Jay Kirland picked off an Averett pass with under three minutes to play and the Captains ran out the clock to hold on for a 19-13 victory over the Cougars at Pomoco Stadium. Averett (4-5, 3-3 USA South) outscored Christopher Newport 13-3 in the second half, but the Cougars couldn’t overcome the hole they dug right before halftime. A Christopher Newport field goal was all that separated the Captains (7-1, 6-0 USA South) and the Cougars for most of the first half. Both teams struggled to get their offenses going on soggy playing conditions after heavy rain soaked the field during the first quarter. But with three minutes to go in the second quarter, the Christopher Newport offense broke free. Running back Tunde Ogun took the first play of the drive 75 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown to put the Captains ahead 10-0 following the extra point. Averett’s ensuing drive stalled and, after a punt, the Cougars got a break. On the Captains’ first play from scrimmage, sophomore cornerback Jeremy Clifton (Greenville, N.C./D.H. Conley) picked off Matt Long, giving Averett the ball on its own 41-yard line with just over two minutes on the clock. Averett, however, turned the ball right back over with an interception on its first play of the drive. The Captains capitalized six plays later when Long hit Ray Grenke for a 20-yard touchdown. Christopher Newport faked the extra point, but couldn’t get the twopoint conversion. However, they still took a 16-0 lead into the locker rooms at the break. The Cougars got on the scoreboard for the first time late in the third quarter. Sophomore Philip Kwiatkowski (Coral Springs, Fla./Taravella) found junior running back Dontavious Watson (Tampa, Fla.Brandon) out of the backfield for an 11yard touchdown pass along the left side. Averett elected to go for two, but the conversion failed as Christopher Newport held a 16-6 advantage. The Captains drove down into the red zone on their next possession, but settled for a 25-yard field goal from Jay Graham with 13:21 left in the fourth quarter. Averett’s defense stuffed Christopher Newport on fourth down on the Captains’ next possession, which shifted the momentum into the Cougars’ favor. Averett took over on its own 34-yard line and drove deep into CNU territory. With 6:49 to play, Kwiatkowski found junior Anthony Squillini (Clayton, N.C./ Clayton) across the middle for a 24-yard touchdown. The extra point by senior Chris Ashcraft (Suffolk, Va./Lakeland) cut the CNU lead to 19-13. The Cougars defense forced the Captains to punt with just under three minutes to play, and Averett started its drive on its own 31-yard line. Kwiatkowski scrambled for a 13-yard gain to get the ball up to the Averett 44-yard line. But two plays later, Kwiatkowski threw downfield across the middle while on the run and Kirland picked off the pass to end the Averett threat. It was the Cougars’ fifth turnover of the game.
GAME 10: Averett 20, Maryville 17 DANVILLE, Va. — A freshman saved the day for Averett, allowing its 18 seniors to go out with a 20-17 victory over Maryville College in the Cougars’ season finale. Forced to punt with 1:31 left to play, Averett was giving Maryville one more shot to come from behind. But that chance lasted all of 10 seconds as Maryville’s Dustin Locke muffed the punt and Averett freshman Kevin Blyden fell on the loose ball. Maryville, which had no timeouts left, could only watch as the Cougars ran out the clock with a pair of kneels by senior quarterback Shan Fairbanks as the Averett players celebrated on the sideline. Averett rallied from an early deficit to not only win on Senior Day, but end its season with a .500 overall record (5-5) and a 4-3 mark in the USA South Conference a year after finishing 0-10. After a scoreless first quarter, Maryville (5-5, 4-3 USA South) got on the scoreboard with a 23-yard field goal by Brad Daniell. Averett sophomore quarterback Philip Kwiatkowski threw an interception on the third play of the Cougars’ ensuing possession, and the Scots took advantage. Rommel Hightower took the first play from scrimmage 12 yards for a touchdown to put Maryville ahead 10-0 with 10:23 left in the second quarter. Maryville then opted to try an on-side kick, but Averett recovered on the Scots’ 43-yard line. With good field position, the Cougars eventually found the end zone on a 1-yard run by senior fullback Steven Oristian. Trailing 10-7, Averett took its opening possession of the second half seven plays for 80 yards, with the last 30 yards coming on junior Dontavious Watson’s touchdown run. The extra point by senior Chris Ashcraft gave Averett its first lead at 14-10. Watson found the end zone again at the start of the fourth quarter, scampering in from 21 yards out. The Cougars, however, missed the extra point. The drive was set up after senior defensive back Brian Page recovered a fumble by Hightower deep in Averett territory. Maryville took its next drive 11 plays for 75 yards, which culminated with a 3-yard rush by Nick Moore, to cut Averett’s lead to 20-17 with 7:25 to play. A 15-yard facemask penalty by Averett on Maryville’s touchdown was assessed on the kickoff, giving the Cougars poor field position. Averett went three-and-out, giving Maryville more than four minutes to either tie the game with a field goal or take the lead with a touchdown. The Scots drove inside of Averett’s 30-yard line, but Hightower committed his second costly fumble of the day and Averett senior linebacker Clyde Robinson recovered the ball. With 2:35 to play, Averett needed only one first down to be able to run out the clock. But the Cougars fell short and were forced to punt. That’s when Blyden saved the day with the fumble recovery on the punt and allowed Averett to escape with a 20-17 win.
Averett CNU
Maryville Averett
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0 13
6 0
7 3
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Scoring Summary First Quarter CNU Graham 30 field goal, 6:04 Second Quarter CNU Ogun 75 run (Graham kick), 2:56 CNU Grenke 20 pass from Long (Long rush failed), 00:22 Third Quarter AU Watson 11 pass from Kwiatkowski (Kwiatkowski pass failed), 1:31 Fourth Quarter CNU Graham 25 field goal, 13:21 AU Squillini 24 pass from Kwiatkowski (Ashcraft kick), 6:49
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0 7
7 6
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Scoring Summary Second Quarter MV Daniell 23 field goal, 12:15 MV Hightower 12 run (Daniell kick), 10:23 AU Oristian 1 run (Ashcraft kick), 6:42 Third Quarter AU Watson 30 run (Ashcraft kick), 11:40 Fourth Quarter AU Watson 21 run (Ashcraft kick failed), 12:28 MV Moore 3 run (Daniell kick), 7:25
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2008 TEAM STATISTICS TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st Averett 45 Opponents 61
AU 225 22.5 158 69 76 13 1374 1677 303 359 3.8 137.4 17 1664 295-155-14 5.6 10.7 166.4 12 3038 654 4.6 303.8 45-717 36-336 13-148 15.9 9.3 11.4 13-9 88-746 74.6 65-2338 36.0 31.2 29:11 42/143 29% 4/18 22% 27-156 0 31 2-4 2-2 22-31 71% 20-31 65% 23-26 88% 3646 5/729 2nd 66 65
3rd 51 48
OPP 256 25.6 199 100 85 14 1821 2126 305 408 4.5 182.1 19 1820 285-156-13 6.4 11.7 182.0 13 3641 693 5.3 364.1 35-599 18-147 14-219 17.1 8.2 15.6 20-16 71-691 69.1 52-1802 34.7 27.8 30:32 43/130 33% 10/20 50% 18-102 0 34 6-8 0-2 31-41 76% 26-41 63% 26-29 90% 5597 4/1399 1/315 4th 63 82
Total 225 256
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2008 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING GP WATSON, D. 10 WILLIAMS, MARK 9 ELLISON, John 9 DANIELS, Brian 10 BLYDEN, Kevin 8 ORISTIAN, Steve 10 MITCHELL, Matt 1 FAIRBANKS, Shan 8 SQUILLINI, A. 10 WILLIAMS, Mau. 6 SHEDD, Nicholas 5 DIXON, Jeremy 10 DAVIS, Nathan 10 TEAM 8 KWIATKOWSKI, P. 7 Total.......... 10 Opponents...... 10
Att 136 60 58 24 10 14 3 15 1 1 1 3 2 7 24 359 408
PASSING KWIATKOWSKI, P. FAIRBANKS, Shan MITCHELL, Matt ORISTIAN, Steve Total.......... Opponents......
G 7 8 1 10 10 10
Effic 101.63 105.64 33.87 287.20 103.86 114.31
RECEIVING SQUILLINI, A. DIXON, Jeremy DEL VALLE, J. DANIELS, Brian ORISTIAN, Steve WOODRUFF, N. WATSON, D. BLYDEN, Kevin HARBAUGH, Greg ELLISON, John WILLIAMS, Mark ZIMMERMAN, J. BAKER, Kendrick FAIRBANKS, Shan Total.......... Opponents......
G 10 10 8 10 10 10 10 8 6 9 9 6 3 8 10 10
No. 45 41 12 10 10 8 8 6 5 4 2 2 1 1 155 156
SCORING TD FGs SQUILLINI, A. 9 0-0 WATSON, D. 8 0-0 DANIELS, Brian 5 0-0 ASHCRAFT, Chris 0 1-2 DIXON, Jeremy 2 0-0 WILLIAMS, Mark 2 0-0 ORISTIAN, Steve 2 0-0 CLIFTON, Jeremy 1 0-0 KWIATKOWSKI, P. 1 0-0 ELLISON, John 1 0-0 KLUSACEK, M. 0 1-2 HUFFMAN, Mario 0 0-0 BLYDEN, Kevin 0 0-0 FAIRBANKS, Shan 0 0-0 Total.......... 31 2-4 Opponents...... 34 6-8
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Gain 668 423 328 61 58 50 10 40 5 0 0 0 2 0 32 1677 2126
Loss 51 14 17 7 5 0 1 31 0 2 2 3 14 41 115 303 305
Net 617 409 311 54 53 50 9 9 5 -2 -2 -3 -12 -41 -83 1374 1821
Avg 4.5 6.8 5.4 2.2 5.3 3.6 3.0 0.6 5.0 -2.0 -2.0 -1.0 -6.0 -5.9 -3.5 3.8 4.5
Cmp-Att-Int 87-168-6 66-122-6 1-3-1 1-2-1 155-295-14 156-285-13
Pct 51.8 54.1 33.3 50.0 52.5 54.7
Yds 904 695 24 41 1664 1820
Yds 462 504 202 104 39 95 58 54 65 19 33 13 13 3 1664 1820
Avg 10.3 12.3 16.8 10.4 3.9 11.9 7.2 9.0 13.0 4.8 16.5 6.5 13.0 3.0 10.7 11.7
TD 9 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 13
|---------------- PATs ---------------| Kick Rush Rcv Pass 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1-1 1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 23-26 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 23-26 1-2 2 2-3 26-29 2-3 1 1-2
TD Long Avg/G 7 63 61.7 2 52 45.4 1 27 34.6 5 9 5.4 0 14 6.6 1 15 5.0 0 7 9.0 0 16 1.1 0 5 0.5 0 0 -0.3 0 0 -0.4 0 0 -0.3 0 2 -1.2 0 0 -5.1 1 13 -11.9 17 63 137.4 19 75 182.1 TD 6 5 0 1 12 13
Lng 34 80 24 41 80 48
Long 41 44 80 17 17 21 34 18 29 13 29 7 13 3 80 48 DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Avg/G 129.1 86.9 24.0 4.1 166.4 182.0 Avg/G 46.2 50.4 25.2 10.4 3.9 9.5 5.8 6.8 10.8 2.1 3.7 2.2 4.3 0.4 166.4 182.0
Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1
Points 56 52 30 26 12 12 12 6 6 6 3 2 2 0 225 256
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TOTAL OFFENSE KWIATKOWSKI, P. FAIRBANKS, Shan WATSON, D. WILLIAMS, MARK ELLISON, John ORISTIAN, Steve DANIELS, Brian BLYDEN, Kevin MITCHELL, Matt SQUILLINI, A. SHEDD, Nicholas WILLIAMS, Mau. DIXON, Jeremy DAVIS, Nathan TEAM Total.......... Opponents......
G Plays Rush 7 192 -83 8 137 9 10 136 617 9 60 409 9 58 311 10 16 50 10 24 54 8 10 53 1 6 9 10 1 5 5 1 -2 6 1 -2 10 3 -3 10 2 -12 8 7 -41 10 654 1374 10 693 1821
Pass Total Avg/G 904 821 117.3 695 704 88.0 0 617 61.7 0 409 45.4 0 311 34.6 41 91 9.1 0 54 5.4 0 53 6.6 24 33 33.0 0 5 0.5 0 -2 -0.4 0 -2 -0.3 0 -3 -0.3 0 -12 -1.2 0 -41 -5.1 1664 3038 303.8 1820 3641 364.1
PUNT RETURNS SQUILLINI, A. DIXON, Jeremy BLYDEN, Kevin Total.......... Opponents......
No. 20 15 1 36 18
Yds 154 163 19 336 147
Avg 7.7 10.9 19.0 9.3 8.2
TD 0 1 0 1 0
Long 47 50 0 50 21
INTERCEPTIONS ROBINSON, Clyde CLIFTON, Jeremy REID, Frederick ANAYA, Justin GARCIA, John McCAULEY, J. SMYTH, Logan BONILLA, W. Total.......... Opponents......
No. 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 13 14
Yds 10 77 10 2 2 8 39 0 148 219
Avg 3.3 25.7 5.0 2.0 2.0 8.0 39.0 0.0 11.4 15.6
TD 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
Long 10 46 10 2 2 8 39 0 46 66
KICK RETURNS SQUILLINI, A. DIXON, Jeremy BLYDEN, Kevin KLEINMEYER, T. ELLISON, John EMMANUEL, R. WILLIAMS, J. WILLIAMS, MARK Total.......... Opponents......
No. 17 13 9 2 1 1 1 1 45 35
Yds 273 177 187 20 15 -2 16 31 717 599
Avg 16.1 13.6 20.8 10.0 15.0 -2.0 16.0 31.0 15.9 17.1
TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Long 26 21 42 11 15 0 16 31 42 50
FIELD GOALS ASHCRAFT, C. KLUSACEK, M.
M-A Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 Lg Blk 1-2 50.0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 33 0 1-2 50.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-1 38 0
PUNTING No. Yds DAVIS, Nathan 54 2034 KLUSACEK, M. 9 274 TEAM 2 30 Total.......... 65 2338 Opponents...... 52 1802
Avg Lng TB FC I20 Blkd 37.7 56 7 9 15 2 30.4 40 1 0 2 0 15.0 30 0 0 0 0 36.0 56 8 9 17 2 34.7 63 1 4 11 1
KICKOFFS No. Yds KLUSACEK, M. 40 2090 DAVIS, Nathan 1 49 ASHCRAFT, C. 1 51 Total.......... 42 2190 Opponents...... 49 2597
Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn 52.2 2 5 49.0 0 0 51.0 0 0 52.1 2 5 599 36.9 33 53.0 3 1 717 37.1 32
2008 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS DEFENSIVE LEADERS HUFFMAN, Mario SMYTH, Logan McCAULEY, J. GARVIN, Andre ROBINSON, Clyde REID, Frederick TAYLOR, Cameron FAULKNER, Ray CLIFTON, Jeremy BANKS, Wayne ANAYA, Justin MORTON, Zack SMITH, Matthew PAGE, Brian GARCIA, John BULLARD, T. BONILLA, W. GLENN, Quincey SQUILLINI, A. PENNIX, Cliff NEVALAINEN, A. COOPER, Zane THOMPSON, Mike BLYDEN, Kevin EMMANUEL, R. HUNTER, Chris WILLIAMS, Maurice GLASCOE, M. DIXON, Jeremy ORISTIAN, Steve PENTTINEN, T. WATSON, D. BEALE, Cagney TEAM ELLISON, John HARBAUGH, Greg DANIELS, Brian ROBINSON, S. WILLIAMS, Mark SUMPTER, James GRAHAM, Troy CHILDRESS, J. BOLDEN, M. WOODRUFF, N. ROBERTS, Kevin WILLIAMS, J. KLUSACEK, M. SHEDD, Nicholas REYNOLDS, Josh GAUSE, D. Total.......... Opponents......
GP 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 9 10 8 7 9 7 6 10 5 8 6 6 8 6 2 6 5 10 10 1 10 5 8 9 6 10 9 9 3 1 2 1 10 9 3 10 5 1 1 10 10
|-----------------Tackles-----------------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp 52 28 80 5.5-24 1.0-8 . 1 39 28 67 8.0-26 3.5-20 1-39 5 24 31 55 1.0-3 . 1-8 4 21 27 48 7.0-47 3.0-31 . 4 18 26 44 4.5-9 . 3-10 . 21 19 40 2.5-5 . 2-10 7 24 15 39 1.5-7 1.0-6 . 3 10 21 31 7.5-35 4.5-28 . . 19 10 29 1.0-3 . 3-77 5 8 19 27 2.5-4 1.5-2 . 1 15 11 26 7.0-22 3.0-15 1-2 . 12 13 25 4.5-27 3.0-22 . 1 12 13 25 1.0-2 . . 1 16 8 24 . . . . 15 6 21 3.0-11 . 1-2 6 6 8 14 5.0-21 5.0-19 . . 6 6 12 . . 1-0 . 6 6 12 2.5-8 1.0-6 . . 6 6 12 . . . . 4 7 11 1.0-1 . . . 4 6 10 1.5-4 . . 1 4 6 10 1.0-2 0.5-0 . . 3 4 7 . . . . 5 1 6 . . . . 3 2 5 . . . . 1 4 5 . . . . 2 2 4 . . . . 1 3 4 0.5-3 . . . 3 1 4 . . . . 3 . 3 . . . . 1 2 3 . . . . 1 2 3 . . . . 1 2 3 . . . . 3 . 3 . . . . 1 1 2 . . . . 1 1 2 . . . . 1 1 2 . . . . 2 . 2 . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . 1 1 . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . . 1 1 . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 379 352 731 68-264 27-156 13-148 39 361 330 691 71.0-237 18-102 14-219 20
QBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
|---Fumbles---| Blkd Rcv-Yds FF Kick . 3 . 2-0 . . 1-0 . . . . 1 1-0 . . 2-51 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 1-0 . . 1-0 . . 1-0 . . . . . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-0 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . 15-51 6 2 9-0 7 2
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2008 IN REVIEW 2008 SINGLE GAME STAT LEADERS Game
Rushing (Att-Yds-TD)
Passing (C-A-I-Y-TD)
Receiving (R-Y-TD)
Tackles (Solo-Assisted)
Bridgewater
M. Williams (9-64-0)
Kwiatkowski (10-25-1-108-0)
Dixon (5-152-0)
Huffman (4-4)
Guilford
Watson (23-102-2)
Fairbanks (7-10-0-1)
Squillini (4-40-2)
Smyth (2-9)
Washington & Lee
Watson (14-90-1)
Fairbanks (19-39-1-150-2)
Squillini (6-47-1)
Garvin (7-6)
Ferrum
Ellison (11-57-0)
Fairbanks (17-30-2-161-0)
Squillini (9-111-0)
Garvin (4-6)
at Methodist
Watson (21-84-1)
Kwiatkowski (16-24-0-165-1)
Squillini (5-58-1)
Huffman (4-3)
Ellison (8-57-0)
Kwiatkowski (13-30-1-147-2)
Dixon (6-65-1)
Reid (5-2)
Greensboro
Watson (16-70-0)
Kwiatkowski (9-21-1-78-0 )
Squillini (3-36-0)
Huffman (11-3)
at Shenandoah
Watson (18-86-0)
Fairbanks (15-21-1-158-2)
Squillini (4-44-2)
Smyth (7-0)
M. Williams (4-25-0)
Kwiatkowski (19-31-2-218-2)
Dixon (8-83-0)
Huffman (7-3)
Watson (13-87-2
Kwiatkowski (13-23-1-128-0
Dixon (5-16-0)
C. Robinson (4-4)
at N.C. Wesleyan
at Christopher Newport Maryville
2008 GAME-BY-GAME OFFENSIVE STARTERS Game Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at CNU Maryville
WR Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini Squillini
LT LG S. Robinson M. Lewis S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury S. Robinson Eury
C Bosley Roberts Roberts Roberts Roberts Roberts Roberts Roberts Roberts Roberts
RG Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising Blaising
RT Roberts Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
TE Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff Woodruff
WR Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon
ILB Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman Huffman
OLB CB Robinson Garcia Robinson Garcia Robinson Garcia Robinson Reid Robinson Reid Robinson Reid Robinson Reid Robinson Reid Robinson Reid Robinson Reid
QB Kwiatkowski Kwiatkowski Fairbanks Fairbanks Kwiatkowski Kwiatkowski Kwiatkowski Fairbanks Kwiatkowski Kwiatkowski
FB Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian Oristian
TB M. Williams M. Williams Watson Williams Williams Watson Watson Watson Watson Watson
CB Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton Clifton
SS Page Page Page Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor
FS McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley McCauley
2008 GAME-BY-GAME DEFENSIVE STARTERS Game Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at CNU Maryville
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DE Faulkner Faulkner Anaya Faulkner Faulkner Faulkner Faulkner Faulkner Faulkner Faulkner
DT Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Banks Morton Banks Banks
DT Anaya Anaya Morton Glenn Morton Anaya Morton Anaya Anaya Anaya
DE Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin Garvin
OLB Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth Smyth
AVERETT UNIVERSITY COUGARS FOOTBALL
2008 IN REVIEW 2008 AVERETT INSIDE THE RED ZONE Date Sep. 6 Sep. 20 Sep. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Opponent Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at Chris. Newport Maryville Totals
Score L: 34-13 W: 31-24 L: 31-23 L: 30-9 W: 31-17 L: 49-24 W: 28-14 W: 33-21 L: 19-13 W: 20-17
In the RZ 1-2 5-5 2-3 1-3 4-5 2-5 1-1 4-5 1-1 1-1 22-31
Pct. .500 1.00 .667 .333 .800 .400 1.00 .800 1.00 1.00 .710
2008 OPPONENTS INSIDE THE RED ZONE Date Sep. 6 Sep. 20 Sep. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Opponent Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at Chris. Newport Maryville Totals
Score L: 34-13 W: 31-24 L: 31-23 L: 30-9 W: 31-17 L: 49-24 W: 28-14 W: 33-21 L: 19-13 W: 20-17
First And Goal Averett Possessions 14 Total Scores 11 Touchdowns 11 Rushing 9 Passing 2 Field Goals 0 Missed Field Goals 0 Interceptions 1 Fumbles 1 Downs 1 Clock Expired 0 Touchdown Pct. 78.6% Scoring Pct. 78.6%
In the RZ 2-4 4-5 4-4 3-3 3-5 4-5 2-4 3-4 3-3 3-4 31-41
Pct. .500 .800 1.00 1.00 .600 .800 .500 .750 1.00 .750 .756
Red Zone Scoring Total Rush Pass Points TDs TDs TDs 6 1 1 0 31 4 2 2 15 2 1 1 7 1 1 0 24 3 3 0 15 2 1 1 7 1 1 0 27 4 2 2 6 1 0 1 7 1 1 0 145 20 13 7
FGs Made 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Red Zone Scoring Total Rush Pass Points TDs TDs TDs 13 2 0 2 24 3 2 1 29 4 2 2 22 3 2 1 17 2 1 1 28 4 2 2 14 2 1 1 21 3 3 0 12 1 0 1 17 2 2 0 197 26 15 11
Third Down Conversions Opponents 16 14 14 9 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 87.5% 87.5%
Unsuccessful trips to the red zone
Averett 3rd-and-1 6-13 (.462) 3rd-and-2 5-7 (.714) 3rd-and-3 3-6 (.500) 3rd-and-4 3-10 (.300) 3rd-and-5 5-16 (.313) 3rd-and-6 3-9 (.333) 3rd-and-7 3-7 (.429) 3rd-and-8 1-11 (.091) 3rd-and-9 5-15 (.333) 3rd-and-10+ 9-50 (.180) Totals 42-143 (.294)
Opponents 8-9 (.889) 6-9 (.667) 3-8 (.375) 5-12 (.417) 3-6 (.500) 8-14 (.571) 2-9 (.222) 3-16 (.188) 2-4 (.500) 3-43 (.070) 43-130 (.331)
FGA Downs Int. Fumb. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 0
End of Half 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Unsuccessful trips to the red zone FGs Made 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 5
End of FGA Downs Int. Fumb. Half 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 2 4 0
Fourth Down Conversions 4th-and-1 4th-and-2 4th-and-3 4th-and-4 4th-and-5 4th-and-6 4th-and-7 4th-and-8 4th-and-9 4th-and-10+ Totals
Averett 1-2 (.500) 1-3 (.333) 2-2 (1.00) n/a 0-3 (.000) 0-2 (.000) 0-2 (.000) n/a n/a 0-4 (.000) 4-18 (.222)
Opponents 3-4 (.750) 1-3 (.333) 1-2 (.500) 1-1 (1.00) 1-1 (1.00) 1-2 (.500) 1-1 (1.00) 0-1 (.000) 1-1 (1.00) 0-4 (.000) 10-20 (.500)
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2008 IN REVIEW 2008 TURNOVER TABLE
Takeaways Fum. Int. Tot. 3 0 3 0 3 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 4 5 0 5 2 4 6 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 16 13 29
Game Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at Chris. Newport Maryville Totals
TD 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 8
Result FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts. 7 7 0 0 7 15 14 0 0 6 56
Giveaways Fum. Int. Tot. 1 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 3 1 0 1 2 1 3 2 1 3 0 2 2 2 3 5 0 1 1 9 14 23
TD 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 8
Result FG Pts. 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 56
+/0 +3 -1 -3 +3 +2 +3 0 -3 +2 +6
2008 DRIVE CHART Averett Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at Chris. Newport Maryville Totals
Drives 17 14 15 13 12 17 13 13 14 12 140
TD 2 4 3 1 4 3 2 5 2 3 29
FG 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Missed FG 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Punts 8 6 7 7 5 8 8 3 6 7 65
Fumbles 1 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 2 0 9
Interceptions Downs 2 3 0 2 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 2 3 0 1 0 14 13
Half 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 6
Safety Average Start 0 own 28 0 own 40 1 own 28 0 own 33 0 own 36 0 own 45 0 own 42 0 own 42 0 own 32 0 own 29 1 own 36
Opponent Bridgewater Guilford Washington & Lee Ferrum at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan Greensboro at Shenandoah at Chris. Newport Maryville Totals
Drives 18 15 15 15 12 19 16 12 14 13 149
TD 2 3 4 4 2 7 2 3 2 2 31
FG 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 6
Missed FG 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
Punts 8 5 8 7 2 4 14 3 5 4 60
Fumbles 3 0 1 0 0 5 2 1 1 3 16
Interceptions Downs 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 0 0 4 2 1 3 1 1 0 1 13 10
Half 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 13
Safety Average Start 0 own 38 0 own 28 0 own 43 1 own 29 0 own 35 1 own 36 0 own 30 0 own 31 0 own 35 0 own 32 2 own 34
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2008 IN REVIEW 2008 SCORING DRIVES Game Bridgewater
Obtained Punt Fumble
Scoring Play 4-yard rush by Brian Daniels 41-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Steven Oristian
Plays 3 2
Yards 12 48
Elapsed 1:20 0:19
Score 6-27 13-34
Quarter 4 4
Time 10:15 1:12
Guilford
Kickoff Interception Kickoff Punt Punt
12-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski 12-yard run by Dontavious Watson 38-yard field goal by Marcus Klusacek 13-yard run by Dontavious Watson 9-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Shan Fairbanks
4 3 7 8 5
64 23 39 53 86
1:52 1:33 2:59 2:53 2:17
7-3 14-3 17-10 24-10 31-10
1 1 3 3 3
9:57 6:23 11:55 7:22 2:51
Washington & Lee
Punt Punt Punt
4-yard run by Dontavious Watson 17-yard pass to Steven Oristian from Shan Fairbanks 5-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Shan Fairbanks
5 9 8
80 64 44
1:44 2:47 1:19
7-7 31-15 31-23
2 4 4
13:52 5:33 1:12
Ferrum
Free kick
3-yard run by Dontavious Watson
9
48
4:34
9-0
2
9:44
Methodist
Punt Interception Punt Kickoff Kickoff
33-yard field goal by Chris Ashcraft 1-yard run by Brian Daniels 1-yard run by Brian Daniels 7-yard run by Dontavious Watson 24-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski
12 7 18 11 8
48 32 81 68 72
5:06 3:02 8:57 5:28 3:58
3-0 10-0 17-0 24-14 31-17
1 1 2 3 4
8:19 5:08 7:50 4:25 12:41
N.C. Wesleyan
Kickoff Fumble Fumble
32-yard pass to Jeremy Dixon from Philip Kwiatkowski 20-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski 1-yard run by Philip Kwiatkowski
4 1 4
58 20 40
2:05 0:05 0:56
7-14 17-35 24-42
1 3 4
5:19 0:12 5:50
Greensboro
Kickoff Fumble Punt Interception
2-yard run by John Ellison 28-yard run by Mark Williams 50-yard punt return by Jeremy Dixon 46-yard return by Jeremy Clifton
10 6 0 0
62 48 50 46
4:36 3:01
7-0 14-0 21-0 28-0
1 1 2 4
10:24 3:58 0:20 12:16
Shenandoah
Kickoff Kickoff Punt Punt Downs
8-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Shan Fairbanks 5-yard run by Brian Daniels 19-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Shan Fairbanks 1-yard run by Brian Daniels 52-yard run by Mark Williams
7 5 5 10 5
64 18 47 75 85
2:46 1:59 2:15 4:20 2:55
7-14 14-14 21-14 27-14 33-14
2 2 2 2 3
14:52 12:53 6:20 0:34 5:03
Christopher Newport
Missed FG Downs
11-yard pass to Dontavious Watson from Philip Kwiatkowski 24-yard pass to Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski
10 4
77 66
4:09 0:48
6-16 13-19
3 4
1:31 6:49
Maryville
Kickoff Kickoff Fumble
1-yard run by Steven Oristian 30-yard run by Dontavious Watson 21-yard run by Dontavious Watson
7 7 7
43 80 87
3:39 3:20 2:55
7-10 14-10 20-10
2 3 4
6:42 11:40 12:28
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2008 IN REVIEW 2008 LONG PLAYS Yards 80
Type Pass
Player(s) Jorge Del Valle from Shan Fairbanks
Date and Opponent Sept. 20 vs. Guilford
63
Run
Dontavious Watson
Sept. 27 vs. Wash. & Lee
52* 51 50*
Run FR PR
Mark Williams Frederick Reid Jeremy Dixon
Nov. 1 vs. Shenandoah Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Oct. 25 vs. Greensboro
47 47 47 46* 44 44 42 41*
PR PR Run INT Run Pass Pass Pass
Jeremy Dixon Anthony Squillini Mark Williams Jeremy Clifton Mark Williams Jeremy Dixon from Shan Fairbanks Jeremy Dixon from Shan Fairbanks Anthony Squillini from Steven Oristian
Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Sept. 20 vs. Guilford Oct. 25 vs. Greensboro Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater
39 34 34 33 32* 31 31 30*
INT Pass Pass Run Pass INT KO Run
Logan Smyth Dontavious Watson from Philip Kwiatkowski Jeremy Dixon from Philip Kwiatkowski Mark Williams Jeremy Dixon from Philip Kwiatkowski Jeremy Clifton Mark Williams Dontavious Watson
Sept. 20 vs. Guilford Oct. 11 at Methodist Nov. 15 vs. Maryville Sept. 20 vs. Guilford Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Oct. 11 vs. Methodist Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Nov. 15 vs. Maryville
29 29 28 28 28 28* 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 25 24* 24* 24 23 23 22 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21* 21 20 20*
Pass Pass Pass Pass KR Run Run Run Run Pass KR Pass Pass KR Pass Pass Pass Run Run Run Run Run KR KR KR KR Pass Run Run Pass KR Pass
Greg Harbaugh from Philip Kwiatkowski Mark Williams from Philip Kwiatkowski Jeremy Dixon from Philip Kwiatkowski Jorge Del Valle from Philip Kwiatkowski Kevin Blyden Mark Williams Dontavious Watson Dontavious Watson John Ellison Jorge Del Valle from Philip Kwiatkowski Anthony Squillini Jeremy Dixon from Philip Kwiatkowski Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski Kevin Blyden Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski Anthony Squillini from Matt Mitchell John Ellison John Ellison John Ellison Mark Williams Mark Williams Kevin Blyden Kevin Blyden Jeremy Dixon Anthony Squillini Nathan Woodruff from Shan Fairbanks Dontavious Watson Dontavious Watson Jeremy Dixon from Shan Fairbanks Anthony Squillini Anthony Squillini from Philip Kwiatkowski
Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Nov. 8 vs. CNU Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Nov. 15 vs. Maryville Sept. 20 vs. Guilford Oct. 25 vs. Greensboro Sept. 20 vs. Guilford Oct. 25 vs. Greensboro Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan Oct. 11 vs. Methodist Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Oct. 25 vs. Greensboro Nov. 8 vs. CNU Oct. 11 vs. Methodist Nov. 8 vs. CNU Oct. 4 vs. Ferrum Sept. 6 vs. Bridgewater Oct. 4 vs. Ferrum Sept. 27 vs. Wash.& Lee Oct. 11 vs. Methodist Nov. 8 vs. CNU Nov. 1 vs. Shenandoah Nov. 8 vs. CNU Sept. 20 vs. Guilford Oct. 25 vs. Greensboro Sept. 27 vs. Wash. & Lee Nov. 1 vs. Shenandoah Nov. 15 vs. Maryville Nov. 1 vs. Shenandoah Oct. 4 vs. Ferrum Oct. 18 vs. N.C. Wesleyan
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Against Guilford College, wide receiver Jorge Del Valle hauled in a pass from Shan Fairbanks for an 80-yard gain, Averett’s longest play from scrimmage in 2008.
Wide receiver/returner Jeremy Dixon had four plays of 40 yards or more in 2008.
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RUSHING Rushing Yards (Career) 3,046, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 1,572, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 1,012, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 841, John Ellison (2006-2008) 674, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004) 461, Mark Williams (2007-Present) 456, Thamar Davis (2002-2005) 356, Troy Testerman (2000-2001) 310, Michael Turkes (2000-2001) 281, James Jones (2002, 2006)
Rushing Yards (Season) 1,316, Kyle Wilson (2005) 813, Kyle Wilson (2006) 693, Kyle Wilson (2004) 628, Tracey Smithers (2001) 617, Dontavious Watson (2008) 433, Sadane Munoz (2004) 409, Mark Williams (2008) 356, Troy Testerman (2000) 348, Tracey Smithers (2003) 311, John Ellison (2008)
Rushing Yards (Game) 239, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 209, Kyle Wilson (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 204,Tracey Smithers (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 166, Chris Baskerville (vs. Greensboro, 10/23/2004) 162, Kyle Wilson (at Greensboro, 10/22/2005) 160, Kyle Wilson (at N.C. Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 153, Kyle Wilson (at Guilford, 9/17/2005) 143, Kyle Wilson (vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 138, Kyle Wilson (at Maryville, 9/3/2005) 129, Kyle Wilson (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006)
Rushing Attempts (Career) 587, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 401, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 238, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 176, John Ellison (2006-2008) 174, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004) 167, Thamar Davis (2002-2005) 135, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 109, Scott Swann (2002-2005) 87, Troy Testerman (2000-2001) 85, Michael Turkes (2000-2001)
Rushing Attempts (Season) 234, Kyle Wilson (2005) 172, Kyle Wilson (2006) 155, Tracey Smithers (2001) 137, Kyle Wilson (2004) 136, Dontavious Watson (2008) 96, Sadane Munoz (2004) 90, Tracey Smithers (2003) 87, Troy Testerman (2000) 85, James Jones (2002) 85, Thamar Davis (2002)
Rushing Attempts (Game) 33, Kyle Wilson (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 31, Kyle Wilson (vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 10/15/2006) 29, Tracey Smithers (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 28, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 27, Kyle Wilson (at N.C. Wesleyan, 10/16/2004) 26, Kyle Wilson (at Maryville, 9/3/2005) 26, Tracey Smithers (at Chowan, 11/15/2003) 25, Kyle Wilson (at Guilford, 9/17/2005) 24, Kyle Wilson (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 24, Kyle Wilson (at Greensboro, 10/22/2005) 24, Dontavious Watson (at Greensboro, 10/20/2007)
Rushing Touchdowns (Career) 33, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 12, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 10, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004) 9, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 7, Brian Daniels (2006-Present) 5, Thamar Davis (2002-2005) 4, John Ellison (2006-2008) 4, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 3, Shannon Short (2003-2006) 3, Izaih Harris (2002-2003)
Rushing Touchdowns (Season) 14, Kyle Wilson (2005) 9, Kyle Wilson (2004) 8, Kyle Wilson (2006) 8, Sadane Munox (2004) 7, Dontavious Watson (2008) 5, Brian Daniels (2008) 5, Tracey Smithers (2001) 4, Tracey Smithers (2003) 3, Tracey Smithers (2002) 3, Todd Parsons (2005)
Average Yards Per Rush (Career) 6.83, Chris Baskerville (2004) 6.56, Brandon Jumper (2003) 5.55, Mark Williams (2007-Present) 5.19, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 4.78, John Ellison (2006-2008) 4.25, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 4.09, Troy Testerman (2000-2001) 3.92, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003 3.87, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004) 3.74, Blake Abernathy (2001-2004)
Average Yards Per Rush (Season) 6.83, Chris Baskerville (2004) 6.82, Mark Williams (2008) 6.56, Brandon Jumper (2003) 5.62, Kyle Wilson (2005) 5.36, John Ellison (2008) 5.09, Kyle Wilson (2003) 5.06, Kyle Wilson (2004) 4.73, Dontavious Watson (2006) 4.73, Kyle Wilson (2006) 4.70, John Ellison (2007)
Rushing Yards Per Game (Career) 78.1, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 47.6, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 39.6, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004) 37.5, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 31.2, James Jones (2002, 2006) 31.1, John Ellison (2006-2008) 29.7, Troy Testerman (2000-2001) 28.3, Chris Baskerville (2004) 25.6, Mark Williams (2007-Present) 25.3, Brandon Jumper (2003)
Rushing Yards Per Game (Season) 131.6, Kyle Wilson (2005) 81.3, Kyle Wilson (2006) 69.8, Tracey Smithers (2001) 69.3, Kyle Wilson (2004) 61.7, Dontavious Watson (2008) 45.4, Mark Williams (2008) 43.5, Tracey Smithers (2003) 43.3, Sadane Munoz (2004) 42.6, Tracey Smithers, (2000) 35.6, Troy Testerman (2000)
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Rushing Touchdowns (Game) 6, Kyle Wilson (vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 3, Thamar Davis (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 2, Happened 20 times Most recent two-touchdown games: Dontavious Watson (Maryville, 11/15/2008) Brian Daniels (at Shenandoah, 11/1/2008) Brian Daniels (at Methodist, 10/11/2008) Dontavious Watson (Guilford, 9/20/2008) Average Yards Per Rush (Game) 9.0, John Ellison (at Greensboro, 10/20/2007) 8.7, Chris Baskerville (vs. Greensboro, 10/23/2004) 8.5, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 8.2, Kyle Wilson (at Southern Virginia, 9/11/2004) 7.4, Kyle Wilson (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 7.3, James Jones (at Shenandoah, 11/2/2002) 7.2, Kyle Wilson (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 7.0, Tracey Smithers (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 6.8, Kyle Wilson (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 6.8, Kyle Wilson (at Greensboro, 10/22/2005) Longest Rush From Scrimmage (Game) 79, Chris Baskerville (vs. Greensboro, 10/23/2005) 76, Thamar Davis (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002)* 76, John Ellison (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006)* 65, Kyle Wilson (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006)* 63, Dontavious Watson (vs. Wash. & Lee, 9/27/2008) 62, Scott Swann (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 54, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005)* 52, Mark Williams (at Shenandoah, 11/1/20008)* 50, Kyle Wilson (at Greensboro, 10/22/2005) 49, Kyle Wilson (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) * Scoring play
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RUSHING Annual Rushing Leaders
100-Yard Rushers Kyle Wilson (14) Date Opponent 9/11/2004 Southern Virginia 10/16/2004 N.C. Wesleyan 10/30/2004 Shenandoah 9/3/2005 Maryville 9/17/2005 Guilford 10/8/2005 Methodist 10/15/2005 N.C. Wesleyan 10/22/2005 Greensboro 11/5/2005 Christopher Newport 11/12/2005 Chowan 9/16/2006 Guilford 10/14/2006 N.C. Wesleyan 10/21/2006 Greensboro 11/11/2006 Maryville
Att. 13 27 21 26 25 24 31 24 33 28 19 18 17 16
Yards 107 160 101 138 153 109 143 162 209 239 129 108 122 119
Avg. 8.2 5.9 4.8 5.3 6.1 4.5 4.6 6.8 6.3 8.5 6.7 6.0 7.2 7.4
TD 2 2 0 2 2 0 6 0 0 2 2 1 1 2
Tracey Smithers (3) Date Opponent 9/9/2000 Gallaudet 10/13/2001 Principia 11/15/2003 Chowan
Att. 9 29 26
Yards 101 204 100
Avg. 11.2 7.0 3.8
TD 0 2 1
Dontavious Watson (2) Date Opponent 10/20/2007 Greensboro 10/25/2008 Greensboro
Att. 24 23
Yards 117 102
Avg. 4.9 4.4
TD 0 2
Chris Baskerville (1) Date Opponent 110/23/2004 Greensboro
Att. 19
Yards 166
Avg. 8.7
TD 1
Thamar Davis (1) Date Opponent 9/7/2002 Gallaudet
Att. 18
Yards 120
Avg. 6.7
TD 3
John Ellison (1) Date Opponent 9/16/2006 Guilford
Att. 8
Yards 107
Avg. 13.4
TD 1
Sadane Munoz (1) Date Opponent 9/11/2004 Southern Virginia
Att. 17
Yards 113
Avg. 6.6
TD 1
Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Player Troy Testerman Tracey Smithers Tracey Smithers Tracey Smithers Kyle Wilson Kyle Wilson Kyle Wilson John Ellison Dontavious Watson
Att. 87 155 71 90 137 234 172 60 136
Yards 356 628 298 348 693 1,316 813 282 617
TD 1 5 3 4 9 14 8 0 7
KYLE WILSON 2003-2006
Kyle Wilson owns most of Averett’s individual rushing records for a career, season and a single game. The Maugansville, Md., native rushed for 3,046 career yards on 578 carries and 33 touchdowns. No other Cougar is within 1,400 yards, 180 carries or 20 touchdowns of Wilson’s career feats. Wilson’s mark of six touchdowns in a single game is a USA South Conference record for most rushing touchdowns and most total touchdowns in a game. Wilson became the program’s first All-American when the Football Gazette selected him to the Second Team in 2005. Wilson was also a three-time USA South All-Conference selection.
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RECEIVING Pass Reception Yards (Career) 2,925, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006) 1,017, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007) 879, Anthony Squillini (2005–2006, 2008-Present) 764, Thamar Davis (2002–2005) 670, Kyle Wilson (2003–2006) 651, Shannon Short (2003–2006) 640, Aduela Dawes (2000–2002) 559, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 545, Jeremy Rankin (2002,2004-2005) 545, Kyle Acker (2000-2001)
Pass Reception Yards (Season) 940, Jeff Hughley (2005) 821, Jeff Hughley (2006) 752, Jeff Hughley (2004) 560, Antonio Hammond (2007) 504, Jeremy Dixon (2008) 462, Anthony Squillini (2008) 441, Duane Austin (2004) 417, Anthony Squillini (2006) 412, Jeff Hughley (2003) 369, Antonio Hammond (2006)
Most Receiving Yards (Game) 163, Jeff Hughley (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 152, Jeremy Dixon (vs. Bridgewater, 9/6/2008) 146, Jeff Hughley (at Methodist, 10/7/2006) 143, Jeff Hughley (vs. Ferrum, 9/30/2006) 138, Jeff Hughley (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 127, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 126, Kyle Wilson (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 125, Jeff Hughley (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 124, Jeff Hughley (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 120, Jeff Hughley (at Methodist, 10/9/2004)
Pass Receptions (Career) 221, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006) 71, Antonio Hammond (2005–2006) 71, Anthony Squillini (2005-06,2008-Present) 69, Thamar Davis (2002–2005) 49, Kyle Wilson (2003–2006) 49, Tracey Smithers (2000–2003) 49, Jeremy Rankin (2002, 2004-2005) 47, Aduela Dawes (2000–2002) 46, Shannon Short (2003–2006) 42, Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present)
Pass Receptions (Season) 75, Jeff Hughley (2004) 57, Jeff Hughley (2005) 51, Jeff Hughley (2006) 46, Antonio Hammond (2007) 45, Anthony Squillini (2008) 41, Jeremy Dixon (2008) 38, Jeff Hughley (2003) 29, Duane Austin (2004) 29, Thamar Davis (2004) 28, Tracey Smithers (2002)
Receiving Touchdowns (Career) 31, Jeff Hughley (2003 – 2006) 12, Anthony Squillini (2005–2006, 2008-Present) 10, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007) 7, Thamar Davis (2002–2005) 5, Dontavious Watson (2006–Present) 5, Allan Lawson; (2003–2006) 4, Jeremy Rankin (2002, 2004-2005) 4, Shannon Short (2003–2006) 4, Eric Sicre (2004–2007) 3, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006)
Receiving Touchdowns (Season) 12, Jeff Hughley, (2005) 10, Jeff Hughley, (2006) 9, Anthony Squillini (2008) 6, Jeff Hughley (2004) 5, Antonio Hammond (2006) 4, Antonio Hammond (2007) 3, Allan Lawson (2006) 3, Anthony Squillini (2006) 3, Jeff Hughley (2003) 3, Jeremy Rankin (2002)
Most Catches (Game) 11, Jeff Hughley (at Methodist, 10/9/2004) 10, Jeff Hughley (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 10, Jeff Hughley (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 9, Antonio Hammond (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 9, Jeff Hughley (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 9, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 9, Anthony Squillini (vs. Ferrum, 10/4/2008) 8, Jeremy Dixon (at CNU, 11/8/2008) 8, Jeff Hughley, at NC Weslyan, 10/16/2004) 7, Happened 14 times Most recent seven-catch game: 7, Dontavious Watson (vs. Washington and Lee, 9/22/2007)
Average Yards Per Catch (Career) 18.22, Eric Sicre (2004–2007) 18.00, J.R. Conteh (2000–2001) 16.13, Duron Legrande (2000) 15.70, Max Roach (2000–2004) 15.23, Mark Williams (2007–Present) 15.11, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 14.96, Allan Lawson (2003–2006) 14.94, Jorge Del Valle (2007–Present) 14.73, Kyle Acker (2000–2001) 14.32, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007)
Average Yards Per Catch (Season) 22.67, Eric Sicre (2005) 22.09, Kyle Acker (2001) 19.67, Kyle Wilson (2006) 18.57, Allen Lawson (2005) 18.33, J.R. Coneth (2001) 17.57, Antonio Hammond (2006) 17.22, Thamar Davis (2002) 17.10, Aduela Dawes (2001) 16.83, Jorge Del Valle (2008) 16.54, Shannon Short (2003)
Receptions Per Game (Career) 5.67, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006) 3.38, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007) 3.09, Anthony Squillini (2005–2006, 2008-Present) 2.61, Aduela Dawes (2000–2002) 2.17, William Varas (2007) 2.14, Zayd Augustus (2007) 2.10, Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present) 2.06, Kyle Acker (2000–2001) 1.88, Jeremy Rankin(2002, 2004–2005) 1.82, Thamar Davis (2002–2005)
Receptions Per Game (Season) 7.50, Jeff Hughley (2004) 5.70, Jeff Hughley (2005) 5.11, Antonio Hammond (2007) 5.10, Jeff Hughley (2006) 4.50, Anthony Squillini (2008) 4.22, Jeff Hughley (2003) 4.10, Jeremy Dixon (2008) 3.11, Tracey Smithers (2002) 2.90, Duane Alston (2004) 2,90, Thamar Davis (2004)
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Receiving Touchdowns (Game) 3, Eric Sicre (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 3, Jeff Hughley (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 3, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan College, 11/12/2005) 2, Aduela Dawes (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2001) 2, Jeff Hughley (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 2, Jeff Hughley (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 2, Jeff Hughley (at Greensboro, 10/25/2003) 2, Jeff Hughley (vs. Ferrum, 9/30/2006) 2, Jeff Hughley (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 2, Jeff Hughley (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 2, Jeff Hughley (at Guilford, 9/17/2005) 2, Anthony Squillini (at Shenandoah, 11/1/2008) 2, Anthony Squillini (vs. Guilford, 9/20/2008) Average Yards Per Catch (Game) 39.0, Eric Sicre (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 31.7, Duane Alston (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 30.4, Jeremy Dixon (vs. Bridgewater, 9/6/2008) 26.2, Aduela Dawes (at Greensboro, 10/20/2001) 25.3, Kyle Wilson (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 25.2, Kyle Wilson (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 24.3, Jeff Hughley (at Methhodist,10/7/2006) 24.3, Duron Legrande (at Principia,10/7/2000) 23.2, Wesley Taylor (vs. Shenandoah, 11/1/2003) 23.0, Jeff Hughley (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 23.0, Anthony Squillini (at CNU, 1/5/2005)
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RECEIVING Annual Receiving Leaders
100-Yard Receivers Jeff Hughley (9) Date Opponent 9/4/2004 Maryville 10/2/2004 Ferrum 10/9/2004 Methodist 10/1/2005 Ferrum 11/5/2005 CNU 11/12/2005 Chowan 9/30/2005 Ferrum 10/7/2006 Methodist 11/4/2006 CNU
Rec. 10 9 11 10 6 9 7 6 7
Yards 125 101 120 163 138 127 143 146 124
Avg. 12.5 11.2 10.9 16.3 23.0 14.1 20.4 24.3 17.7
TD 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 3
Aduela Dawes (2) Date Opponent 10/20/2001 Greensboro 10/27/2001 Shenandoah
Rec. 4 7
Yards 105 109
Avg. 26.2 15.6
TD 0 2
Duron LeGrande (1) Date Opponent 10/21/2000 Chowan
Rec. 5
Yards 110
Avg. 22.0
TD 0
Duane Alston (1) Date Opponent 10/30/2004 Shenandoah
Rec. 7
Yards 111
Avg. 15.9
TD 1
Anthony Morris (1) Date Opponent 11/13/2004 Chowan
Rec. 2
Yards 112
Avg. 56.0
TD 1
Eric Sicre (1) Date Opponent 10/8/2005 Methodist
Rec. 3
Yards 117
Avg. 39.0
TD 3
Jeremy Dixon (1) Date Opponent 9/6/2008 Bridgewater
Rec. 5
Yards 152
Avg. 30.4
TD 0
Anthony Squillini (1) Date Opponent 10/4/2008 Ferrum
Rec. 9
Yards 111
Avg. 12.3
TD 0
Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Player Rec. Yards Kyle Acker 26 302 Aduela Dawes 21 814 Jeremy Rankin 20 298 Jeff Hughley 38 412 Jeff Hughley 75 752 Jeff Hughley 57 940 Jeff Hughley 51 821 Antonio Hammond 46 560 Jeremy Dixon 41 504
Avg. TD 11.6 0 17.1 3 14.9 3 10.8 3 10.0 6 16.5 12 16.1 10 12.2 4 12.3 1
JEFF HUGHLEY 2003-2006
Jeff Hughley, although small in stature, went on to become Averett’s most prolific receiver during his four seasons. He still holds the records for receiving yards in a career (2,925), a season (940) and a game (163). His 221 career receptions and 31 career receiving touchdowns are also program records. Hughley led the team in receptions all four seasons he suited up for the Cougars and he finished his career with nine 100-yard receiving games. In addition to being a go-to receiver, Hughley was also a solid return specialist. He holds records for punt returns and punt return yards, which helped him set the Averett mark for all-purpose yards (4,267).
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PASSING Pass Attemps (Career) 781, Scott Swann (2002-2005) 624, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 480, Shan Fairbanks (2005–2008) 229, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007–Present) 171, Chris Robinson (2000) 141, William Clark (2000-2001) 32, Jeremy Dixon (2007-Present) 23, Joe Perry (2000-2001) 21, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003-2004) 16, Brandon Cantrell (2000–2003)
Pass Attempts (Season) 296, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 294, Scott Shawn (2004) 270, Todd Parsons (2005) 264, Todd Parsons (2006) 256, Scott Swann (2002) 209, Scott Swann (2003) 171, Chris Robinson (2000) 168, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 141, William Clark (2001) 122, Shan Fairbanks (2008)
Pass Attempts (Game) 57, Scott Swann (at Methodist, 10/9/2004) 44, Todd Parsons (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 42, Scott Swann (at Methodist, 10/12/2002) 40, Todd Parsons (at Wesley, 9/9/2006) 40, Chris Robinson (at Principia, 10/7/2000) 39, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Wash. and Lee, 9/22/2007) 39, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Wash. and Lee, 9/27/2008) 38, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 38, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Guilford, 9/15/2007) 38, Scott Swann (at Gettysburg, 9/28/2007)
Pass Completions(Career) 424, Scott Swann (2002–2005) 322, Todd Parsons (2003–2006) 252, Shan Fairbanks (2005–2008) 109, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007–Present) 60, Chris Robinson (2000) 50, William Clark (2000–2001) 14, Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present) 8, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003–2004) 7, Joe Perry (2000–2001) 5, Kevin Mclafferty (2007)
Pass Completions (Season) 175, Scott Swann (2004) 178, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 139, Todd Parsons (2005) 127, Todd Parsons (2006) 120, Scott Swann (2003) 116, Scott Swann (2002) 87, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 66, Shan Fairbanks (2008) 60, Chris Robinson (2000) 50, William Clark (2001)
Pass Completions (Season) 34, Scott Swann (vs. Methodist, 10/9/2004) 24, Todd Parsons (Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 23, Scott Swann (Shenandoah, 10/30/2004) 22, Shan Fairbanks (Chowan; 11/15/2003) 20, Shan Fairbanks (Greensboro, 10/20/2007) 20, Shan Fairbanks (Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 19, Shan Fairbanks (Methodist, 10/6/2007) 19, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Wash. and Lee, 9/27/2008) 19, Philip Kwiatkowski (CNU, 11/08/2008) 19, Scott Swann (Greensboro, 10/23/2004) 19, Todd Parsons (Methodist, 10/8/2005)
Passing Yards (Career) 4,736, Scott Swann (2002–2005) 4,662, Todd Parsons (2003–2006) 2,838, Shan Fairbanks (2005–2008) 1,136, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007–Present) 814, William Clark (2000–2001) 697, Chris Robinson (2000) 109, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003–2004) 103, Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present) 100, Tom Ridley (2000–2001) 99, Greg Harbaugh (2005–2006, 2008)
Passing Yards (Season) 2,014, Scott Swann (2004) 1,972, Todd Parsons (2005) 1,902, Todd Parsons (2006) 1,603, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 1,364, Scott Swann (2003) 1,261, Scott Swann (2002) 904, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 814, William Clark (2001) 697, Chris Robinson (2000) 695, Shan Fairbanks (2008)
Passing Touchdowns (Career) 42, Todd Parsons (2003–2006) 30, Scott Swann (2002–2005) 19, Shan Fairbanks (2005–2008) 7, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007–Present) 4, William Clark (2000–2001) 3, Greg Harbaugh (2005–2006, 2008) 3, Chris Robinson (2000) 1, Joe Perry (2000–2001) 1, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003–2004) 1, Steve Oristian (2007–Present)
Passing Touchdowns (Season) 18, Todd Parsons (2005) 17, Todd Parsons (2006) 12, Scott Swann (2004) 10, Scott Swann (2003) 8, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 7, Scott Swann (2002) 6, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 6, Todd Parsons (2004) 5, Shan Fairbanks (2006) 5, Shan Fairbanks (2008)
Interceptions Thrown (Career) 29, Scott Swann (2002–2005) 22, Shan Fairbanks (2005–2008) 22, Todd Parsons (2003–2006) 11, William Clark (2000–2001) 10, Chris Robinson (2000) 8, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007–Present) 6, Joe Perry (2000–2001) 4, Brandon. Cantrell (2000-2003) 2, Tom Ridley (2000-2001) 2 Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present)
Interceptions thrown (Season) 15, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 14, Scott Swann (2002) 11, William Clark (2001) 10, Chris Robinson (2000) 9, Todd Parsons (2006) 8, Todd Parsons (2005) 8, Scott Swann (2003) 6, Shan Fairbanks (2008) 6, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 6, Scott Swann (2004)
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Passing Yards (Game) 361, Todd Parsons (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 347, Scott Swann (at Methodist, 10/9/2004) 329, Todd Parsons (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 303, Shan Fairbanks (at Guilford, 9/15/2007) 275, Todd Parsons (vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 10/8/2005) 266, Scott Swann (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 249, Todd Parsons (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 243, Scott Swann (vs. Shenandoah, 11/1/2003) 239, Scott Swann (at Shenandoah, 10/30/2004) 235, Scott Swann (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) Passing Touchdowns (Game) 4, Todd Parsons (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 3, Todd Parsons (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 3, Todd Parsons (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 3, Todd Parsons (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 3, Todd Parsons (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 3, Scott Swann (vs. Ferrum, 10/22/2004) 3, Todd Parsons (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 3, Todd Parsons (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 2, Happened 21 times Most recent two-touchdown games: 2, Philip Kwiatkowski (at CNU; 11/6/2008) 2, Shan Fairbanks (at Shenandoah; 11/1/2008) 2, Philip Kwiatkowski; (at NC Wesleyan, 10/18/2008) 2, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Wash. and Lee, 9/27/2008) Interceptions thrown (Game) 4, Scott Swann (at Ferrum, 10/4/2003) 4, Scott Swann (vs. Apprentice, 9/21/2002) 4, Shan Fairbanks (at Maryville, 11/10/2007) 4, William Clark (vs. Chowan, 10/10/2001) 3, Happened 8 times
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PASSING Annual Passing Leaders
250-Yard Passers Todd Parsons (3) Date Opponent 10/1/2005 Ferrum 10/8/2005 N.C. Wesleyan 11/11/2006 Maryville
Comp. 24 19 16
Att. 44 34 22
Yards 329 275 361
Avg. 7.5 8.1 16.4
INT 3 0 0
TD 3 4 3
Scott Swann (2) Date Opponent 10/2/2004 Ferrum 10/9/2004 Methodist
Comp. 18 34
Att. 35 57
Yards 266 347
Avg. 7.6 6.1
INT 0 0
TD 2 2
Shan Fairbanks (1) Date Opponent 9/15/2007 Guilford
Comp. 22
Att. 38
Yards 303
Avg. 8.0
INT 2
TD 2
Completion Percentage (Career) 54.3, Scott Swann (2002-2005) 52.5, Shan Fairbanks (2005-2008) 51.6, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 47.6, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007- Present) 43.8, Jeremy Dixon (2007-Present) 38.1, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003-2004) 35.5, William Clark (2000-2001) 35.1, Chris Robinson (2000) 30.4, Joe Perry (2000-2001)
Passing Efficiency (Career) 129.5, Todd Parsons (2003 – 2006) 110.5, Scott Swann (2002 – 2005) 106.1, Shaun Fairbanks (2005 – 2008) 92.4, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007- Present) 87.9, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003 - 2004) 77.7, William Clark (2000 - 2001) 63.4, Chris Robinson (2000) 58.3 Jeremy Dixon (2007 – Present) 25.1, Joe Perry (2000-2001)
Completion Percentage (Season) 65.3, Todd Parsons (2004) 60.0, Shan Fairbanks (2006) 59.5, Scott Swann (2004) 59.1, Scott Swann (2005) 58.5, Todd Parsons (2003) 57.4, Scott Swann (2003) 54.1, Shan Fairbanks (2008) 51.8, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 51.5, Todd Parsons (2005) 50.0, Shan Fairbanks (2007)
Passing Efficiency (Season, min. 20 attempts) 178.7, Todd Parsons (2004) 158.7, Shan Fairbanks (2006) 128.9, Todd Parsons (2005) 126.5, Scott Swann (2004) 123.1, Todd Parsons (2006) 120.4, Scott Swann (2003) 116.4. Todd Parsons (2003) 105.6, Shan Fairbanks (2008) 102.0, Scott Swann (2005) 101.6, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008)
Completion Percentage (Game, min. 10 attempts) 82.4, Scott Swann (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 78.6, Scott Swann (vs. Chowan, 11/16/2002) 72.7, Todd Parsons, (vs. Maryville; 11/11/2006) 72.0, Scott Swann (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 71.4, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Shenandoah, 11/1/2008) 70.0, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Guilford, 9/20/2008) 68.8, Scott Swann (vs. Huntingdon, 10/18/2003) 66.7, Philip Kwiatkowski (at Methodist, 10/11/2008) 65.0, Todd Parsons (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 64.7, Scott Swann (at Chowan, 11/15/2003)
Passing Efficiency (Game, min. 10 attempts) 255.6, Todd Parsons (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 237.3, Scott Swann (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 224.8, Scott Swann (vs. Chowan, 11/16/2003) 221.4, Scott Swann (vs. Southern Va., 9/13/2003) 199.8, Todd Parsons (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 197.1, Shan Fairbanks (vs. Guilford, 9/20/2008) 186.5, Todd Parsons (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 177.9, William Clark (at Ferrum, 9/29/2009) 171.3, Todd Parsons (at Southern Va., 9/11/2004) 164.9, Todd Parson (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006)
Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Player Chris Robinson William Clark Scott Swann Scott Swann Scott Swann Todd Parsons Todd Parsons Shan Fairbanks Philip Kwiatkowski
C-A-I 60-171-10 50-141-11 116-256-14 120-209-8 175-294-6 139-270-8 127-264-9 148-296-15 87-168-6
Yards 697 814 1,261 1,364 2,014 1,972 1,902 1,603 904
TD 3 4 7 10 12 18 17 8 6
SCOTT SWANN 2002-2005
Scott Swann helped establish Averett as an offensive force during his time in a Cougars uniform. Swann holds many of the team records for passing attempts, passing completions, completion percentage and passing yardage. His 4,736 career passing yards are not only an Averett record, they are a USA South Conference record. Swann, who missed most of his senior season due to a leg injury, finished his career with 30 touchdown passes and two 250-yard passing games.
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PASSING Passing Yards Per Game (Career) 152.8 Scott Swann (2002–2005) 145.7, Todd Parsons (2003–2006) 103.3, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007–Present) 91.5, Shan Fairbanks (2005–2008) 90.4, William Clark (2000–2001) 77.4, Chris Robinson (2000) 18.2, Bubba Rosenbaum (2003–2004) 11.1, Joe Perry (2000–2001) 6,2, Greg Harbaugh (2005–2006, 2008) 5.2 Jeremy Dixon; (2007–Present) Passing Yards Per Game (Season) 219.1, Todd Parsons (2005) 201.4, Scott Swann (2004) 190.2, Todd Parsons (2006) 178.1, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 151.6, Scott Swann (2003) 140.1, Scott Swann (2002) 129.1, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 90.4, William Clark; (2001) 86.9, Shan Fairbanks (2008) 77.4, Chris Robinson (2000) Longest Passing Plays (Game) 98, William Clark to J.R. Conteh* (at Ferrum, 9/29/2001) 83, Todd Parsons to Antonio Hammond* (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 82, William Clark to Aduela Dawes* (at Greensboro, 10/20/2001) 80, Shan Fairbanks to Jorge Del Valle (vs. Guilford, 9/20/2008) 71, Scott Swann to Anthony Morris* (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 66, Todd Parsons to Anthony Squillini* (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 65, Scott Swann to Duane Alston* (at Shenandoah, 10/30/2004) 65, Todd Parsons to Eric Sicre* (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2004) 64, Todd Parsons to Anthony Squillini (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 62, Scott Swann to Duane Alston* (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 60, Scott Swann to Tracey Smithers* (vs. Southern Virginia, 9/13/2003) * Scoring play
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SCORING Career Scoring leaders Player Kyle Wilson Jeff Hughley Chris Ashcraft Tracey Smithers Dontavious Watson Anthony Squillini James Thurnes Thamar Davis Sadane Munoz Antonio Hammond
TD 35 23 0 15 14 12 0 12 10 10
Annual Scoring leaders
PAT 2-PT FG 0 1 0 0 5 0 76 0 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 37 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 212 208 112 90 88 74 73 72 60 60
YR 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Player TD PAT 2-PT FG Total Troy Testerman 2 0 1 0 14 Tracey Smithers 5 0 0 0 30 Tracey Smithers 5 0 0 0 30 Tracey Smithers 5 0 0 0 30 Kyle Wilson 9 0 0 0 54 Kyle Wilson 15 0 0 0 90 Jeff Hughley 10 0 1 0 62 Antonio Hammond 4 0 0 0 24 Anthony Squillini 9 0 1 0 56
Game Scoring leaders Player Kyle Wilson Jeff Hughley
TD 6 3
PAT 0 0
2-PT 0 1
FG 0 0
Total 36 20
Opponent (vs. N.C. Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) (at Chowan, 11/12/2005)
Most Touchdowns Scored (Career) 35, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006, 33 rush/ 2 rec.) 33, Jeff Hugley (2003-2006, 31 rec./1 rush/1 ret.) 15, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003, 12 rush/3 rec.) 14, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present, 9 rush/5 rec.) 12, Anthony Squillini (2005-2006, 2008-Present, 12 rec.) 12, Thamar Davis (2002-2005, 5 rush/7 rec.) 10, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004, 10 rush) 10, Antonio Hammond (2005-2007, 10 rec.) 7, Brian Daniels (2006-Present, 7 rush) 7, Shannon Short (2003-2006, 3 rush/4 rec.)
Most Touchdowns Responsible For (Career) 46, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 35, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 33, Jeff Hughley (2003-2006) 31, Scott Swann (2002-2005) 19, Shan Fairbanks (2005-2008) 15, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 14, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 12, Anthony Squillini (2005-2006, 2008-Present) 12, Thamar Davis (2002-2005) 10, Antonio Hammond (2005-2007)
Most Touchdowns Scored (Season) 15, Kyle Wilson (2005, 14 rush/1 rec.) 13, Jeff Hughley (2005, 12 rec./1 ret.) 10, Jeff Hughley (2006, 10 rec.) 9, Kyle Wilson (2004, 9 rush) 9, Kyle Wilson (2006, 8 rush/1 rec.) 9, Anthony Squillini (2008, 9 rec.)
Most Touchdowns Responsible For (Season) 21, Todd Parsons (2005) 18, Todd Parsons (2006) 15, Kyle Wilson (2005) 13, Scott Swann (2004) 13, Jeff Hughley (2005) 10, Scott Swann (2003) 10, Jeff Hughley (2006) 9, Anthony Squillini (2008) 9, Kyle Wilson (2004) 9, Kyle Wilson (2006)
Most Touchdowns Scored (Game) 6, Kyle Wilson (vs. NC Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 3, Thamar Davis (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 3, Eric Sicre, (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 3, Jeff Hughley (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 3, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 3, Kyle Wilson (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 2, Happened 36 times
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Most Touchdowns Responsible For (Game) 6, Kyle Wilson (vs. NC Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 5, Todd Parsons (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 4, Todd Parsons (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005)
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS SCORING Longest Field Goal Made 47, James Thurnes (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 47, Sean Sullivan (at Gettysburg, 9/28/2002 41, James Thurnes (at Ferrum, 10/4/2003 40, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 40, James Thurnes (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 38, Chris Ashcraft (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 38, Marcus Klusacek (vs. Guilford, 9/20/2008) 37, Sean Sullivan (vs. Chowan, 11/16/2002) 37, Sean Sullivan (at Gallaudet, 9/8/2001) 36, Chris Ashcraft (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 35, Sean Sullivan (vs. Ferrum, 10/5/2002) Field Goals Made (Career) 12, Chris Ashcraft (2005-2008 12, James Thurnes (2003-2006) 6, Sean Sullivan (2000-2002) 2, Marcus Klusacek (2007-Present) Field Goals Attempted (Career) 32, James Thurnes (2003-2006) 24, Chris Ashcraft (2005-2008) 18, Sean Sullivan (2000-2002) 5, Marcus Klusacek (2007-Present) 2, Les Garnett (2000-2004) 2, Ben Morris (2005) PAT Kicks Made (Career) 76, Chris Ashcraft (2005-2008) 37, James Thurnes (2003-2006) 22, Sean Sullivan (2000-2002) 21, Ben Morris (2005) 6, Max Roach (2000-2004) 6, Andrew Wright (2003) 4, Marcus Klusacek (2007-Present) 1, Nathan Jones (2000-2001) 1, Peyton Fulton (2000-2001) 1, Michael Zamora (2000) PAT Kicks Attempted (Career) 92, Chris Ashcraft (2005-2008) 47, James Thurnes (2003-2006) 24, Sean Sullivan (2000-2002) 23, Ben Morris (2005) 11, Max Roach (2000-2004) 6, Andrew Wright (2003) 5, Marcus Klusacek (2007-Present) 4, Peyton Fulton (2000-2001) 3, Les Garnett (2000-2004) 1, Nathan Jones (2000-2001) 1, Michael Zamora (2000)
Field Goals Made (Season) 7, Chris Ashcraft (2005) 6, James Thurnes (2004) 4, Chris Ashcraft (2006) 4, Sean Sullivan (2002) 3, James Thurnes (2005) 3, James Thurnes (2003) 2, Sean Sullivan (2001) Field Goals Attempted (Season) 16, James Thurnes (2004) 9, Sean Sullivan (2002) 9, Chris Ashcraft (2005) 8, James Thurnes (2003) 7, James Thurnes (2005) 7, Chris Ashcraft (2006) 7, Sean Sullivan (2000) 6, Chris Ashcraft (2007) 3, Marcus Klusacek (2007) PAT Kicks Made (Season) 35, Chris Ashcraft (2006) 28, James Thurnes (2004) 23, Chris Ashcraft (2008) 21, Ben Morris (2005) 15, Sean Sullivan (2002) 10, Chris Ashcraft (2005) 8, James Thurnes (2003) 8, Chris Ashcraft (2007) 6, Andrew Wright (2003) 4, Max Roach (2001) PAT Kicks Attempted (Season) 42, Chris Ashcraft (2006) 34, James Thurnes (2004) 26, Chris Ashcraft (2008) 23, Ben Morris (2005) 17, Sean Sullivan (2002) 14, Chris Ashcraft (2005) 12, James Thurnes (2003) 10, Chris Ashcraft (2007) 8, Max Roach (2001) 6, Andrew Wright (2003)
Field Goals Made (Game) 3, Chris Ashcraft (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 3, James Thurnes (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 2, Sean Sullivan (vs. Chowan, 11/16/2002) 2, Sean Sullivan (at Gallaudet, 9/8/2001) 2, James Thurnes (vs. Guilford, 9/18/2004) 1, Happened 20 times Field Goals Attempted (Game) 5, Sean Sullivan (vs. Chowan, 11/16/2002) 5, James Thurnes (at NC Wesleyan, 10/16/2004) 4, Chris Ashcraft (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 3, James Thurnes (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 3, Sean Sullivan (vs. Gallaudet, 9/9/2000) 3, James Thurnes (at Ferrum, 10/4/2003) 3, James Thurnes (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 2, Chris Ashcraft (at Greensboro, 10/20/2007) 2, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Ferrum, 9/30/2006) 2, Ben Morris (at Greensboro, 10/22/2005) 2, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Wesley, 9/10/2005) 2, James Thurnes (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 2, Sean Sullivan (at Gallaudet, 9/8/2001) 2, Sean Sullivan (vs. Apprentice, 9/16/2000) 2, James Thurnes (at Chowan, 11/15/2003) 2, James Thurnes (vs. Greensboro, 10/23/2004) 2, James Thurnes (vs. Guilford,9/18/2004) PAT Kicks Made (Game) 8, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 6, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 6, Ben Morris (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 6, James Thurnes (at Southern Va., 9/11/2004) 5, Ben Morris (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 5, Sean Sullivan (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 5, James Thurnes (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 5, James Thurnes (vs. Greensboro, 10/23/2004) 4, Happened eight times PAT Kicks Attempted (Game) 9, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 7, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 7, Chris Ashcraft (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 7, Ben Morris (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 6, Chris Ashcraft (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 6, Sean Sullivan (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 6, James Thurnes (at Southern Va., 9/11/2004) 5, Chris Ashcraft (at Shenandoah, 11/1/2008) 5, Ben Morris (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 5, James Thurnes (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 5, James Thurnes (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 5, James Thurnes (vs. Greensboro, 10/23/2004)
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE/PUNTING Total Yards of Offense (Career) 4,848, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 4,303, Scott Swann (2002-2005) 3,046, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 2,715, Shan Fairbanks (2005-2008) 1,572, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 1,043, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007-Present) 1,012, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 841, John Ellison (2006-2008) 799, William Clark (2000-2001) 674, Sadane Munoz (2003-2004)
Total Yards of Offense (Season) 1,997, Todd Parsons (2005) 1,964, Todd Parsons (2006) 1,918, Scott Swann (2004) 1,484, Shan Fairbanks (2007) 1,316, Kyle Wilson (2005) 1,231, Scott Swann (2003) 1089, Scott Swann (2002) 821, Philip Kwiatkowski (2008) 813, Kyle Wilson (2006) 799, William Clark (2001)
Total Yards of Offense (Game) 403, Todd Parsons (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 335, Todd Parsons (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 328, Scott Swann (at Methodist, 10/9/2004) 297, Todd Parsons (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 275, Todd Parsons (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 273, Shan Fairbanks (at Guilford, 9/15/2007) 269, Todd Parsons (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 249, Scott Swann (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 241, Scott Swann (at Shenandoah, 10/30/2004) 239, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005)
Total Offensive Yards Per Play (Career) 6.39, Todd Parsons (2003-2006) 5.55, Mark Williams (2007-Present) 5.19, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 5.03, Shan Fairbanks (2005-2008) 4.83, Scott Swann (2002-2005) 4.78, John Ellison (2006-2008) 4.25, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 4.21, William Clark (2000-2001) 4.09, Troy Testerman (2000-2001) 4.04, Philip Kwiatkowski (2007-Present)
Total Offensive Yards Per Play (Season) 7.21, Todd Parsons (2004) 7.18, Shan Fairbanks (2006) 7.08, Todd Parsons (2003) 6.82, Mark Williams (2008) 6.48, Todd Parsons (2006) 6.02, Todd Parsons (2005) 5.87, Scott Swann (2004) 5.62, Kyle Wilson (2005) 5.36, John Ellison (2008) 5.14, Shan Fairbanks (2008)
Total Offensive Yards Per Play (Game) 15.5, Todd Parsons (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 11.6 Scott Swann (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 9.3, Todd Parsons (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 8.7, Todd Parsons (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 8.5, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 7.6, Todd Parsons (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 7.5, Todd Parsons (at CNU, 11/4/2006) 7.2, Scott Swann (at NC Wesleyan, 10/16/2004) 7.1, Todd Parsons (at Ferrum, 10/1/2005) 7.1 Todd Parsons (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005)
All-Purpose Yards (Career) 4,267, Jeff Hughley (2003-2006) 4,146, Kyle Wilson (2003-2006) 2,462, Tracey Smithers (2000-2003) 2,295, Duane Alston (2002, 2004-2006) 1,851, Antonio Hammond (2005-2007) 1,726, Dontavious Watson (2006-Present) 1,401, Anthony Squillini (2005-2006, 2008-Present) 1,320, Thamar Davis (2002-2005) 1,170, Aduela Dawes (2000-2002) 1,027, Jeremy Dixon (2007-Present)
All-Purpose Yards (Season) 1,495, Kyle Wilson (2005) 1,394, Antonio Hammond (2007) 1,308, Jeff Hughley (2005) 1,235, Kyle Wilson (2006) 1,230, Jeff Hughley (2006) 1,008, Jeff Hughley (2004) 971, Kyle Wilson (2004) 898, Dontavious Watson (2007) 894, Anthony Squillini (2008) 864, Duane Alston (2005)
All-Purpose Yards (Game) 253, Kyle Wilson (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 246, Antonio Hammond (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 244, Kyle Wilson (vs. CNU, 11/5/2004) 244, Kyle Wilson (vs. Maryville, 11/11/2006) 239, Kyle Wilson (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 234, Antonio Hammond (at Guilford, 9/15/2007) 229, Jeff Hughley (at Methodist, 10/7/2006) 228, Dontavious. Watson (at Greensboro, 10/20/2007) 225, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan, 11/12/2005) 222, Duane Alston (vs. Guilford, 9/17/2005)
Punt Attempts (Career) 169, James Thurnes (2003–2006) 63, Jason Holaday (2000) 54, Nathan Davis (2008) Punt Yards (Career) 5,974, James Thurnes (2003–2006 2,252, Jason Holaday (2000) 2,034, Nathan Davis (2008) 1,847, Sean Sullivan (2000–2002) 1,676, Michael Moore (2006–2007) 1,566, Max Roach (2000–2004) Average Yards Per Punt (Career) 37.67, Nathan Davis (2008) 37.17, Nathan Jones (2000–2001) 35.75, Jason Holaday (2000) 35.52, Sean Sullivan (2000–2002) 35.35, James Thurnes (2003–2006) 35.25, Kurt Straub (2000–2001) 32.23, Michael Moore (2006–2007)
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Punt Attempts (Season) 63, Jason Holaday (2000) 54, Nathan Davis (2008) 52, Michael Moore (2007) 49, Shan Sullivan (2002) 49, James Thurnes (2005) Punt Yards (Season) 2,252, Jason Holaday (2000) 2,034, Nathan Davis (2008) 1,736, Sean Sullivan (2002) 1,707, James Thurnes (2005) 1,694, James Thurnes (2004) 1,676, Michael Moore (2007) Average Yards Per Punt (Season) 37.67, Nathan Davis (2008) 37.17, Nathan Jones (2001) 37.11, James Thurnes (2005) 35.75, Jason Holaday (2000) 35.47, Max Roach (2003)
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Punts (Game) 9, Max Roach (vs. Methodist, 10/6/2001) 9, Sean Sullivan (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 9, James Thurnes (at CNU, 11/6/2004) 9, James Thurnes (at Methodist, 10/7/2006) 9, James Thurnes (vs. Gettysburg, 9/27/2003) 8, Happened 14 times Most Punting Yards(Game) 330, Sean Sullivan (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 321, Nathan Davis (vs. Greensboro, 10/25/2008) Highest average yards per punt (Game) 44.0 James Thurnes (at NC Wesleyan, 10/14/2006) 43.8, Jason Holiday (at Emory & Henry, 9/30/2000) Longest Punt (Game) 64, James Thurnes (vs. NC Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 60, Jason Holiday (vs. Shenandoah, 10/28/2000) 60, James Thurnes (at CNU, 11/6/2004) 58, Jason Holiday (at Emory & Henry, 9/30/2000)
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS KICK/PUNT RETURNS Kick Returns (Career) 52, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 33, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007) 26, Kyle Wilson (2003–2006) 26, Aduela Dawes (2000–2002) 23, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006)
Kick Returns (Season) 33, Antonio Hammond (2007) 27, Duane Alston (2005) 20, Dontavious Watson (2007) 19, Duane Alston (2006) 17, Happened three times
Kick Returns (Game) 7, Antonio Hammond (at Mount Union, 9/1/2007) 6, Antonio Hammond (at Guilford, 9/15/2007) 5, Duane Alston, (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 5, Jeremy Dixon (at NC Wesleyan, 10/18/2008) 5, Duane Alston (at Maryville, 9/3/2005)
Kick Return Yards (Career) 1,089, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 721, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007) 497, Aduela Dawes (2000–2002) 450, Tracey Smithers (2000–2003) 439, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006)
Kick Return Yards (Season) 721, Antonio Hammond (2007) 524, Duane Alston (2005) 459, Duane Alston (2006) 379, J.R. Canteh (2001) 364, Dontavious Watson (2007)
Kick Return Yards (Game) 222, Duane Alston (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006 155, Antonio Hammond (at Mount Union, 9/1/2007) 135, Antonio Hammond (at Guilford, 9/15/2007) 117, Antonio Hammond (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 108, Duane Alston (at Greensboro, 10/22/2005)
Average Gain Per Kick Return (Career) 23.68, Tracey Smithers (2000–2003 21.85, Antonio Hammond (2005–2007 20.94, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 20.78, Kevin Blyden (2008) 19.67, Chris Baskerville (2004)
Average Gain Per Kick Return (Season) 24.78, Tracey Smithers (2003) 24.20, Tracey Smithers (2000) 24.16, Duane Alston (2006) 22.29, J.R. Conteh (2001) 21.85, Antonio Hammond (2007)
Average Gain Per Kick Return (Game) 44.4, Duane Alston (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006 39.0, Antonio Hammond (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 37.5, Sadane Munoz (vs. Huntingdon, 10/18/2003) 33.5, Aduela Dawes (at Gallaudet, 9/8/2001) 33.3, J.R. Conteh (at Ferrum, 9/29/2001)
Punt Returns (Career) 65, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006) 46, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 21, Anthony Squillini (2005–2006, 2008-Present) 19, Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present) 15, Anthony Devonish (2002) 10, Walter Garrett (2003)
Punt Returns (Season) 22, Jeff Hughley (2003) 21, Jeff Hughley (2004) 20, Anthony Squillini (2008) 15, Anthony Devonish (2002) 15, Jeremy Dixon (2008) 14, Duane Alston (2002) 13, Duane Alston (2004)
Punt Returns (Game) 5, Duane Alston (vs. Chowan, 11/16/2002) 5, Duane Alston (at Southern Va., 9/11/2004) 5, Duane Alston (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 5, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan, 11/15/2003) 5, Jeff Hughley (at Greensboro, 10/25/2003) 5, Jeff Hughley (vs. Guilford, 9/18/2004) 4, Happened seven times
Punt Return Yards (Season) 286, Jeff Hughley (2003) 231, Jeff Hughley (2005) 201, Anthony Devonish (2002 193, Jeff Hughley (2004) 178, Duane Alston (2005) 163, Jeremy Dixon (2008)
Punt Return Yards (Game) 127, Duane Alston (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 85, J.R. Conteh (vs. Gallaudet, 9/9/2000) 79, Jeff Hughley (at Chowan, 11/15/2003) 66, Jeff Hughley (vs. Guilford, 9/18/2004) 61, Antonio Devonish (at CNU, 11/9/2002) 61, Antonio Squillini (vs. Bridgewater, 9/6/2008)
Average Gain Per Punt Return (Season) 21.00, Jeff Hughley (2005) 14.83, Duane Alston (2005) 13.40, Anthony Devonish (2002) 13.00, Jeff Hughley (2003) 11.83, Antonio Hammond (2007)
Average Gain Per Punt Return (Game) 31.8, Duane Alston (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 29.5, Jeff Hughley (at Maryville, 9/3/2005) 22.0, Jeff Hughley (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 20.0, Jeff Hughley (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 19.3, Antonio Devonish (vs. Ferrum, 10/5/2002)
Punt Return Yards (Career) 784, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006) 433, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 201, Anthony Devonish (2002) 174, Jeremy Dixon (2007–Present) 165, Anthony Squillini (2005–2006, 2008-Present) 123, J.R. Conteh (2000–2001) Average Gain Per Punt Return (Career) 24.60, J.R. Conteh (2000–2001) 13.40, Anthony Devonish (2002) 12.06, Jeff Hughley (2003–2006) 11.83, Antonio Hammond,(2005–2007) 9.41, Duane Alston (2002 (2004–2006) 9.16, Jeremy Dixon, (2007–Present)
Kick Returns For Touchdowns 1, J.R Conteh (2001) 1, Duane Alston (2006) Punt Returns For Touchdowns 1, Jeremy Dixon (2008) 1, Travis Boyd (2005) 1, J.R. Conteh (2000) 1, Gentry Parker (2005) 1, Jeff Hughley (2005)
Longest Kick Return 92, Duane Alston (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 88, J.R.Conteh (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 61, Antonio Hammond (vs. Methodist, 10/6/2007) 60, Tracey Smithers (vs. Gallaudet, 9/9/2000) 58, Antonio Hammond (at Guilford, 9/15/2007) 57, Sadane Munoz (vs. Huntingdon, 10/18/2003) 44, Duane Alston (at Wesley College, 9/10/2005) 43, J.R. Conteh (at Ferrum, 9/29/2001) 43, Antonio Hammond (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2007) 42, Happened three times
Longest Punt Return 85, J.R. Conteh (vs. Gallaudet, 9/9/2000) 50, Jeremy Dixon (vs. Greensboro, 10/25/2008) 47, Jeremy Dixon (at NC Weselyan, 10/18/2008) 47, Duane Alston (vs. Shenandoah, 10/29/2005) 47, Jeff Hughley (at Maryville, 9/3/2005) 47, Antonio Squillini (vs. Bridgewater, 9/6/2008) 44, Jeff Hughley (vs. Wesley, 9/10/2005) 42, Duane Alston (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 37, Anthony Devonish (at CNU, 11/9/2002) 36, Happened two times
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS DEFENSE Total Tackles (Career) 404, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003–2004) 313, Jermaine Moore (2002–2003, 2005–2006) 303, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 214, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 205, Travis Boyd (2003–2006) 196, Derek Austin (2000–2002) 192, Griffin McConaghy (2004–2007) 146, Brandon Cantrell (2000–2003) 143, Jeff Stein (2003–2006) 143, John Garcia (2005–2008)
Total Tackles (Season) 145, Kelvin Hutcheson (2004) 125, Kelvin Hutcheson (2001) 99, Griffin McConaghy (2007) 96, Jermaine Moore (2006) 92, Anthony Morris (2004) 89, Kelvin Hutcheson (2003) 85, Anthony Morris (2002) 83, Jermaine Moore (2005) 80, Mario Huffman (2008) 78, D.J. Edmonds (2000
Unassisted Tackles(Career) 165, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003–2004) 151, Jermaine Moore (2002–2003, 2005–2006) 150, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 107, Travis Boyd (2003–2006) 88, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 78, John Garcia (2005–2008) 73, Derek Austin (2000–2002) 71, Griffin McConaghy (2004–2007) 68, Jeff Stein (2003–2006) 66, Gentry Parker (2002–2005)
Unassisted Tackles (Season) 57, Kelvin Hutcheson (2001) 56, Kelvin Hutcheson (2004) 52, Mario Huffman (2008) 48, Anthony Morris (2004) 46, Anthony Morris (2002) 44, Jermaine Moore (2006) 44, Jermaine Moore (2005) 42, Travis Boyd (2005) 40, Kelvin Hutcheson (2003) 39, Logan Smyth (2008)
Assisted Tackles (Career) 239, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003–2004) 162, Jermaine Moore (2002–2003, 2005–2006) 153, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 126, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 123, Derek Austin (2000–2002) 121, Griffin McConaghy (2004–2007) 98, Travis Boyd (2003–2006) 91, Brandon Cantrell (2000–2003) 83, Michael Ruth (2003–2006) 78, Blake Abernathy (2001–2004)
Assisted Tackles (Season) 89, Kelvin Hutcheson (2004) 69, Griffin McConaghy (2007) 68, Kelvin Hutcheson (2001) 55, Derek Austin (2001) 52, Jermaine Moore (2006) 49, Kelvin Hutcheson (2003) 44, Anthony Morris (2004) 44, D.J. Edmonds (2000) 40, Nick Tigue (2002) 39, Anthony Morris (2002)
Tackles For Loss (Career) 66.0, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003–2004) 63.0, Jermaine Moore (2002–2003, 2005–2006) 42.0, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 32.0, Jason Hill (2006–2007) 28.0, Griffin McConaghy (2004–2007) 28.0, Jeff Stein (2003–2006) 27.0, Andre Garvin (2005–2008) 26.0, Travis Boyd (2003–2006) 25.0, Derek Austin (2000–2002) 22.0, Blake Abernathey (2001–2004)
Tackles For Loss (Season) 34.0, Kelvin Hutcheson (2004) 21.0, Jermaine Moore (2006) 17.0, Jason Hill (2007) 16.0, Jermaine Moore (2005) 16.0, Jeff Stein (2005) 16.0, D.J. Edmonds (2000) 15.0, Jason Hill (2006) 15.0, Nick Tigue (2002) 15.0, Kelvin Hutcheson (2001) 15.0, Jermaine Moore (2003)
Quarterback Sacks (Career) 17.0, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003–2004) 16.0, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 15.0, Jason Hill (2006–2007) 14.0, Andre Garvin (2005–2008) 9.0, D.J. Edmonds (2000) 9.0, Jermaine Moore (2002–03, 2005–2006) 8.0, Griffin McConaghy (2004–2007) 7.0, Bryan Gillie (2000–2001) 7.0, Ray Faulkner (2007–Present) 7.0, Wayne Banks (2005–2008)
Quarterback Sacks (Season) 9.0, Jason Hill (2006) 9.0, D.J. Edmonds (2000) 8.0, Andre Garvin (2007) 7.0, Bryan Gillie (2000) 6.0, Nick Tigue (2002) 6.0, Kelvin Hutcheson (2003) 6.0, Ray Faulkner (2008) 6.0, Kelvin Hutcheson (2004) 6.0, Terrance Bullard (2008) 6.0, Jason Hill (2007)
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Most Tackles(Game) 23, Kelvin Hutcheson (vs. Methodist, 10/6/2001) 21, Kelvin Hutcheson (vs. Chowan, 11/13/2004) 20, Kelvin Hutcheson (at Chowan, 11/10/2001) 20, Kelvin Hutcheson (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2001) 19, Kelvin Hutcheson, (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 19, Anthony Morris (vs. Ferrum, 10/2/2004) 19, Bruce Wickham (vs. Shenandoah, 10/27/2001) 18, Kelvin Hutcheson (vs. CNU, 11/3/2001) 18, Kelvin Hutcheson (vs. Gettysburg, 9/27/2003) 18, Anthony Morris (at Methodist, 10/9/2004) 18, Nick Tigue (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) Quarterback Sacks (Game) 5.0, D.J. Edmonds (at Ferrum, 9/2/2000) 3.5, Zack Morton (vs. CNU, 11/3/2007) 3.0, Terrance Bullard (vs. Bridgewater, 9/6/2008) 2.0, Happened 14 Times Most recent 2.0 sacks game: Justin Anaya (vs. Wash. and Lee, 9/27/2008) Tackles For Loss (Game) 7.0, D.J. Edmonds, (at Principia, 10/7/2000) 5.0, Joe Neuman, (vs. Galladet, 9/9/2000) 4.5, Zack Morton, (vs. CNU, 11/3/2007) 4.0, Happened 11 times Most recent 4.0 tackles for loss game: Jermaine Moore (at NC Wesleyan, 10/14/2006)
KELVIN HUTCHESON 2000-2001, 2003-2004
Kelvin Hutcheson led the nation with 15.6 tackles per game in 2001. Hutcheson went on to establish the Averett school record with 404 career tackles during his four years. Hutcheson also holds the top two season tackle marks (145 in 2004, 125 in 2001) and is tied for the team’s record for career sacks with 13.5 sacks.
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS DEFENSE Fumbles Forced (Career) 10, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003–2004) 6, Jermaine Moore (2002–03, 2005–2006) 6, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 5, Bernard Opoku (2000–2002) 4, Travis Boyd (2003–2006) Fumbles Recovered (Career) 7, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–01, 2003-2004) 7, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 6, Travis Boyd (2003–2006) 5, Griffin McConaghy (2004–2007) 5, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) Fumble Return Yards (Career) 77, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 60, Roger Fairly (2006) 59, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 54, Jermaine Moore (2002 –2003, 2005–2006) 51, Frederick Reid (2007–Present) Fumble Return Touchdowns (Career) 1, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–2001, 2003–2004) 1, D.J. Edmonds (2000) 1, Jason Hill (2006–2007) 1, Jermaine Moore (2002–2003, 2005 –2006) 1, Derek Austin (2000–2002) 1, Nick Tigue (2000–2004) 1, Roger Fairly (2006) 1, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) Interceptions(Career) 12, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 6, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 6, John Garcia (2005–2008) 5, Gentry Parker (2002–2005) Interception Return Yards (Career) 244, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 148, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 113, Randy Bianchi (2007) 82, John Garcia (2005–2008) 77, Jeremy Clifton (2007–Present) Interception Return Touchdowns (Career) 2, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 1, Duane Alston (2002, 2004–2006) 1, Jeremy Clifton (2007–Present) 1, Randy Bianchi (2007) 1, Gentry Parker (2002–2005) 1, Eric Sicre (2004–2007) 1, John Garcia (2005–2008) 1, Brandon Cantrell (2000–2003) 1, William Bonilla (2006–Present) 1, Kelvin Hutcheson (2000–2001, 2003–2004) Pass Breakups (Career) 25, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 22, Gentry Parker (2002–2005) 21, Travis Boyd (2003–2006)
Fumbles Forced (Season) 5, Kelvin Hutcheson (2001) 4, Nick Tigue (2002) 3, Travis Boyd (2005) 3, Mario Huffman (2008) 3, Brian Gillie (2000) 3, Bernard Opoku (2001) 2, Happened four times Fumbles Recovered (Season) 4, Nick Tigue (2002) 4, D.J. Edmonds (2000) 3, Anthony Morris (2001) 3, Kelvin Hutcheson (2001) 3, Bryan Gillie (2000) 3, Griffin McConaghy (2007) 3, Nick Tigue (2003) 3, Kevin Blyden (2008) 3, Travis Boyd (2006) 2, Travis Boyd (2005) Interception Return Yards (Season) 135, Anthony Morris (2003) 113, Randy Bianchi (2007) 105, Anthony Morris (2004) 100, Duane Alston (2002) 77, Jeremy Clifton (2008) 57, Gentry Parker (2003) 52, Jason Holaday (2000) 48, John Garcia (2006) 44, Travis Boyd (2006) 39, Duane Alston (2005) Interceptions (Season) 4, Anthony Morris (2003) 4, Anthony Morris (2004) 3, Randy Bianchi (2007) 3, Duane Alston (2002) 3, Jeremy Clifton (2008) 3, John Garcia (2006) 3, Eric Sicre (2006) 3, Brandon Hall (2004) 3, Clyde Robinson (2008) 3, Anthony Morris (2001) Interception Return Touchdowns (Season) 2, Anthony Morris (2003) 1, Happened nine times Pass Break ups (Season) 15, Gentry Parker (2005) 11, Anthony Morris (2004) 7, Frederick Reid (2008) 7, Bernard Opoku (2002) 6, Travis Boyd (2006) 6, Travis Boyd (2004) 6, John Garcia (2008) 5, Bernard Opoku (2001) 5, Gentry Parker (2004) 5, Travis Boyd (2005)
Fumble Return Yards (Game) 60, Roger Fairly (vs. Greensboro, 10/21/2006) 51, Anthony Morris (vs. Gallaudet, 9/7/2002) 51, Frederick Reid (at NC Wesleyan, 10/18/2008) 39, Nick Tigue (vs. Maryville, 9/4/2004) 35, Derek Austin (vs. Methodist, 10/6/2001) 35, Nick Tigue (vs. Greensboro, 10/26/2002) 34, Jermaine Moore (at Maryville, 9/3/2005) 32, Jason Smith (at Chowan, 11/10/2001) 30, Travis Boyd (vs. Shenandoah, 11/1/2003 ) Most Interceptions (Game) 2, Anthony Morris (vs. Methodist, 10/11/2003) 2, Anthony Morris (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 2, Jim Napolitano (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 2, Bernard Opoku (vs. Principia, 10/13/2001) 2, Frederick Reid (vs. Greensboro, 10/25/2008) 2, Clyde Robinson (at Methodist, 10/11/2008) Longest Interception Return (Game) 100, Randy Bianchi (vs. CNU, 11/3/2007) 82, Duane Alston (vs. Greensboro, 10/26/2002) 80, Anthony Morris (vs. Methodist, 10/11/2003) 46, Jeremy Clifton (vs. Greensboro, 10/25/2008) 46, Jason Holiday (vs. Waynesburg, 9/23/2000) 45, Anthony Morris (at Shenandoah, 10/30/2004) 41, Gentry Parker (at Chowan, 11/15/2003) 39, Logan Smyth (vs. Guilford, 9/20/2008) 37, Duane Alston (vs. NC Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 37, Frederick Reid (at Maryville, 11/10/2007) Most Pass Breakups (Games) 4, Parker Gentry (vs. CNU, 11/5/2005) 4, Calvin Hall (vs. Guilford, 9/16/2006) 3, Calvin Hall (vs. Methodist, 10/8/2005) 3, Parker Gentry (vs. NC Wesleyan, 10/15/2005) 3, Anthony Morris (at Chowan, 11/15/2003) 3, Frederick Reid (vs. Greensboro, 10/25/2008) 3, Logan Smyth (vs. Greensboro, 10/25/2008) Blocked Kicks (Career) 7, Gentry Parker (2002–2005) 4, Anthony Morris (2000–2004) 2, Jeremy Jackson (2000–2002, 2004–2005) 2, Andre Garvin (2005–2008) 1, Happened five times Blocked Kicks (Season) 4, Gentry Parker (2003) 2, Jeremy Jackson 2005) 2, Gentry Parker (2004) 2, Anthony Morris (2004) 2, Anthony Morris (2003) Blocked Kicks (Game) 3, Gentry Parker (at Ferrum, 10/4/2003) 1, Happened 21 Times
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TEAM RECORDS
Rushing Attempts Season: 427 (2005) Game: 59, at Southern Virginia (Sept. 11, 2004) Rushing Yards Season: 1,477 (2004) Game: 302, at Southern Virginia (Sept. 11, 2004)
Total Touchdowns Season: 46 (2005) Game: 9, on two occasions Last: vs. Greensboro (Oct. 21,2006)
Punt Return Yards Season: 467 (2005) Game: 139, vs. Shenandoah (Oct. 29, 2005)
Total Points Season: 345 (2005) Game: 62, vs. Greensboro (Oct. 21, 2006)
Punts Returned for Touchdown Season: 3 (2005) Game: 1, on four occasions Last: vs. Greensboro (Oct 25, 2008)
Rushing Touchdowns Season: 23, (2004 and 2005) Game: 6, on two occasions Last: vs. NC Wesleyan (Oct. 15, 2005)
Field Goals Season: 10 (2005) Game: 5, vs. Christopher Newport (Nov, 5, 2005)
Kick Returns Attempts Season: 72 (2007) Game:14, at Mount Union (Sept. 1, 2007)
Pass Attempts Season: 404 (2007) Game: 59, vs. Shenandoah (Oct. 27, 2007)
Interceptions Made Season: 16 (2006) Game: 6, vs. Principia (Oct. 13, 2001)
Kick Return Yards Season: 1,362 (2007) Game: 242, vs. Guilford (Sept. 16, 2006)
Passing Yards Season: 2,578 (2004) Game: 400, vs. Maryville (Nov. 11, 2006)
Interception Return Yards Season: 231 (2003) Game: 100, vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 3, 2007)
Kicks Returned for Touchdowns Season: 1 (2001 and 2006) Game: 1, on two occasions Last: vs. Guilford (Sept. 16, 2006)
Pass Completions Season: 209 (2004) Game: 34, vs. Methodist (Oct. 9, 2004)
Interceptions Returned for Touchdown Season: 4 (2003) Game: 1, on eight occasions Last: vs. Greensboro (Oct. 25, 2008)
Tackles Season: 866 (2007) Game: 116, vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 3, 2007)
Punts Season: 68 (2000) Game: 9, on four occasions Last: vs. Methodist (Oct. 7, 2006)
Quarterback Sacks Season: 27 (2008) Game: 7, on two occasions Last: vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 3, 2007)
Punt Yards Season: 2,338 (2008) Game: 330, vs. Gallaudet (Sept. 7, 2002)
Most Points Allowed Season: 439 (2007) Game: 75, at Mount Union (Sept. 1, 2007)
Punt Returns Attempts Season: 36 (2008) Game: 7, on four occasions Last: vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 5, 2005)
Fewest Points Allowed Season: 169 (2003) Game: 0, on four occasions Last: vs. Shenandoah (Oct. 28, 2006)
Passes Had Intercepted Season: 20 (2007) Game: 5, on two occasions Last: vs. Ferrum (Oct. 4, 2003) Touchdown Passes Season: 25 (2006) Game: 4, on five occasions Last: vs. Maryville (Nov. 11, 2006) Total Offensive Yards Season: 4,055 (2004) Game: 634, vs. Maryville (Nov.11, 2006)
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OPPONENT GAME RECORDS Team Records Rushing Attempts Most: 69, vs. Shenandoah (Oct. 27, 2001) Fewest: 11, vs. Guilford (Sept. 16, 2006) Rushing Yards Most: 526, vs. Ferrum (Oct. 1, 2005) Fewest:– 19, vs. Principia (Oct. 13, 2001) Rushing Touchdown Most: 7, on three occasions Passing Attempts Most: 70, vs. Guilford, (Sept 16, 2006) Fewest: 4, on two occasions Passing Yards Most: 502, vs. Guilford (Sept. 16, 2006) Fewest: 6, at Ferrum (Sept. 2, 2000) Pass Completions Most – 42, vs. Guilford, Sept. 16, 2006 Fewest - 1, on three occasions Passes had intercepted Most – 6, vs. Principia (Oct. 13, 2001)
Touchdown Passes Most: 7, at Guilford (Sept. 15, 2007) Total Offensive Yards Most: 686, at Ferrum (Oct. 1, 2005) Fewest: 69, at Gallaudet (Sept 9, 2001) Points Scored Most: 75, at Mount Union (Sept. 1, 2007) Most Field Goals Most: 4, at Mount Union (Sept. 1, 2007) Tackles Most: 100, vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 5, 2005) Fewest: 44, vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 3, 2007)
First Downs Most: 32, vs. Christopher Newport (Nov. 3, 2001) Fewest: 5, Chowan (Nov. 15, 2003) Plays Most: 95, vs. Maryville (Sept. 4, 2004) Fewest: 49, vs. Chowan (Nov. 15, 2003) Penalties Most: 17, at Greensboro (Oct 20, 2001) Fewest: 2, on four occasions Time of Possession Most: 45:17, Christopher Newport (Nov. 3, 2007) Fewest: 21:50, at Methodist (Oct. 11, 2008)
Tackles for Loss Most: 18, at Greensboro (Oct. 25, 2003) Fewest: 1, on two occasions
Individual Records Receptions 16, Torrey Lowe, Greensboro (Oct. 25, 2008)
Quarterback Sacks Most: 8, at Gettysburg (Sept. 28, 2002)
Interceptions 2, on 14 occasions Last: Jay Kirland, CNU (Nov. 8, 2008)
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ALL-TIME STARTERS 2000 WR Wilson, Joel, Shields, LeGrande; LT Fulmer; LG Manns; C Laskowski; RG Parker, Anderson; RT Soyars; TE Miller, Acker; RB Smithers, Conteh; FB Edwards, Testerman; QB Robinson, Cantrell; DE Austin, Gillie, Austin; DT Edmonds, Lucado, Long; LB Suggs, Neuman, Holladay, Hutcheson, McGlothlin, Sittle; CB Seisay, Otey, Fulton, Osei; S Waller, Davis, Morin. 2001 WR Dawes, Conteh, Comerford, Napolitano, Bullins; LT Garnett; LG Early, Turner, Clinesmith; C Laskowski; RG Chambers, Anderson; RT Parris, Turner, Soyars; TE Miller, Acker; RB Smithers ; FB Abernathy, Gardner; QB Perry, Ridley, Clark; DE Tigue, Austin, Dominic, Lewis; DT Moody, Roth, Mann; LB Hutcheson, Bigham, Neuman, Roth, Austin, Everson, Townsend, Wickham; CB Seisay, Opoku, Arena; S Rodriguez, Comerford, Clark, Morris, Cantrell, Napolitano. 2002 WR Dawes, Rankin, Foster; LT Stanley, Parris, Garnett; LG Anderson, Parris; C Laskowski; RG Garnett, Parris; RT Green; TE Ford, Griffin; TB Davis; FB Smithers; QB Swann; DE Henderson, Tigue; DT Jackson, Bateman; LB Everson, Austin, Moore; CB Opoku, Alston; S Cantrell, Morris. 2003 WR Hughley, Napolitano; LT Stanley, Roof; LG Lawrence; C Laskowski; RG Green, Stanley; RT Garnett; TE A. Griffin, Short; TB Smithers, Munoz; FB Jumper, Wilson, Davis; QB Swann; DE Tigue, C. Griffin, Coston; DT Bateman, Kierson; LB Abernathy, Moore, Ruth, Hutcheson; CB Parker, Boyd; S Morris, Cantrell. 2004 WR Hughley, Napolitano, Roach; LT Roof, Garnett; LG Singleton, Lawrence; C Lawrence, Hastedt; RG Bateman, Green, Parris; RT Parris, Kierson; TE Short; TB Davis, Munoz, Wilson; FB Everson, Davis; QB Swann; DE Coston, Ferris, Griffin, Tigue; DT Rizzuto, Thomas, Griffin; NG Jackson, Griffin, Barner; LB Tigue, McConaghy, Townsend, Abernathy, Stein, Hutcheson; CB Karoma, Parker, Hall, Arena, Boyd; S Kassouf, Bostic, Morris. 2005 WR Alston, Hughley, Rankin; LT Roof; LG Hastedt, McMillan; C Meyers, Tasker; RG Fisher; RT Green; TE Short; TB Wilson; FB Davis, Moore; QB Parsons, Swann; DE Ferris; DT Thomas; NG Jackson; LB Byrd, McConaghy, Moore, Ruth, Sipes, Stein; CB Boyd, Parker; S Alston, Kassouf, Leonard. 2006 WR Squillini, Hughley; LT Roof; LG Merritt; C Thomas, Hastedt; RG Fisher; RT Furr, Roberts; TE Lawson; TB Wilson; FB Short; QB Parsons; DE Garvin, Hill, McConaghy, Ferris; DT Daniels, Beltran, Thomas; NG Jackson; LB Moore, Ruth, Sipes, Stein, Robinson; CB Koroma, Hall; S Boyd, Alston. 2007 WR Hammond, Shipman, Sicre, Varas; LT Smith, Lopez; LG Merritt, Pichardo, Bosley, Smith; C Robinson, Shoffner; RG Betancourt; RT Williams, Myers, Blaising; TE Woodruff, Maples; TB Watson, Ellison; FB DeOliveria, Augustus, Daniels, Oristian; QB Fairbanks, Kwiatkowski; DE Garvin, Hill, Pichardo; DT Pichardo, Banks, Morton; LB McConaghy, Robinson, Pearce, Cooper, Knowles; CB Sicre, Hall, Holmes, Bianchi, Clifton, Reid; S Hogan, Taylor, Garcia. 2008 WR Squillini, Dixon; LT S. Robinson; LG M. Lewis, Eury; C Bosley, Roberts; RG Blaising; RT Mayo; TE Woodruff; TB M. Williams, Watson; FB Oristian; QB Kwiatkowski, Fairbanks; DE Garvin, Faulkner, Anaya; DT Anaya, Banks, Morton, Glenn; LB C. Robinson, Huffman, Smyth; CB Garcia, Clifton, Reid; S Taylor, Page, McCauley.
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TEAM/OPPONENT STAT COMPARISONS Year
Rushing
Passing
Att-Yds-TD Avg/G 2000
Averett Opponents
2001
Averett Opponents
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Averett
TD XP 2P FG
Pts Avg/G
R
P Pn Tot
86.4
74.3
598-1607
160.7
10
6
2
0
72
7.2
54
34 14 101
210.8
157-72-7-9 1011 101.1
656-3119
311.9
50 30
3
7
359
35.9
108
45 15 168
370-957-9
106.3
178-61-19-6 1003 111.4
548-1960
217.8
18
8
0
2
122
13.6
60
40 15 115
468-2465-37
273.9
168-82-8-8 1066 118.4
630-3531
392.3
48 34
2
5
349
38.8
126
49 18 193
269-120-17-7 1329 147.7
308-725-8
80.6 222.6
Averett
353-1045-13
Opponents
743
Pl/Yds Avg/G
First Downs
406-864-5
466-2003-17
192-66-14-3
Yds Avg/G
Scoring
499-2376-32
Opponents
577-2054
228.2
17 15
0
4
131
14.6
46
58
9 113
85.1
616-2769
307.7
28 25
1
4
207
23.0
106
35
11 152
116.1
274-153-12-11 1767 196.3
627-2812
312.4
28 15
2
3
196
21.8
67
73
9 149
380-1497-17
166.3
184-89-11-4 1035 115.0
564-2532
281.3
22 20
0
5
169
18.8
80
45 12 138
Averett
393-1477-23
147.7
347-209-9-19 2578 257.8
740-4055
405.5
44 29
3
6
317
31.7
Opponents
488-2110-21
211.0
224-100-10-9 1116 111.6
712-3226
322.6
31 25
2
4
227
22.7
105
Averett
427-1476-23
147.6
313-163-9-20 2253 225.3
740-3729
372.9
46 31
4
10
345
34.5
88
99
Opponents
433-2033-24
203.3
289-154-8-18 2041 204.1
722-4074
407.4
44 31
3
4
315
31.5
94
96 21 211
150-60-4-6
766
90 115 13 218 59 23 188 9 196
Averett
342-1363-15
136.3
315-158-10-25 2372 237.2
657-3735
373.5
45 36
1
4
320
32.0
72
99 10 181
Opponents
380-1810-18
181.0
300-163-16-20 1939 193.9
680-3749
374.9
40 33
2
8
301
30.1
99
88 15 202
311-1132-7
77.8
404-190-20-10 1991 199.1
715-2769
276.9
20 12
0
1
135
13.5
45
96 24 165
502-2908-31
259.7
235-158-8-22 2163 216.3
737-4760
476.0
60 51
2
8
439
43.9
Averett Opponents
2008
A-C-I-TD
Total Offense
127 100 17 244
Averett
359-1374-17
137.4
295-155-14-12 1664 166.4
654-3038
303.8
31 23
3
2
225
22.5
69
76 13 158
Opponents
408-1821-19
182.1
285-156-13-13 1820 182.0
693-3641
364.1
34 26
3
6
256
25.6
100
85 14 199
Quarterback Todd Parsons holds Averett’s career record for total offense with 4,848 yards.
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2000 Overall Record: 1-9 Conference Record: 0-4 Coach: Frank Fulton USA South finish: Fifth Sept. 2 at Ferrum* Sept. 9 Gallaudet Sept. 16 Apprentice Sept. 23 Waynesburg Sept. 30 at Emory & Henry Oct. 7 at Principia Oct. 14 Greensboro* Oct. 21 at Chowan Oct. 28 Shenandoah* Nov. 4 at Methodist* 2001 Overall record: 2-7 Conference Record: 0-6 Coach: Frank Fulton USA South finish: Seventh Sept. 8 at Gallaudet Sept. 15 at Apprentice Sept. 22 Gettysburg Sept. 29 at Ferrum* Oct. 6 Methodist* Oct. 13 Principia Oct. 20 at Greensboro* Oct. 27 Shenandoah Nov. 3 CNU* Nov. 10 at Chowan* 2002 Overall Record: 2-7 Conference Record: 1-5 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Sixth Sept. 7 Gallaudet Sept. 21 Apprentice Sept. 28 Gettysburg Oct. 5 Ferrum* Oct. 12 at Methodist* Oct. 26 Greensboro* Nov. 2 at Shenandoah* Nov. 9 at CNU* Nov. 16 Chowan*
L, 47-0 W, 34-18 L, 20-0 L, 39-8 L, 54-7 L, 31-14 L, 34-0 L, 35-7 L, 30-0 L, 51-2
W, 33-6 Cancelled L, 61-6 L, 56-6 L, 30-6 W, 32-19 L, 49-19 L, 35-20 L, 45-0 L, 48-0
W, 43-0 L, 20-14 L, 45-10 L, 17-10 L, 43-0 L, 24-14 L, 31-13 L, 27-0 W, 27-0
2003 Overall Record: 5-4 Conference Record: 3-3 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Tied for fourth Sept. 13 Southern Virginia Sept. 20 at Apprentice Sept. 27 Gettysburg Oct. 4 at Ferrum* Oct. 11 Methodist* Oct. 18 at Huntingdon Oct. 25 at Greensboro* Nov. 1 Shenandoah* Nov. 8 CNU* Nov. 15 at Chowan*
2006 Overall Record: 7-3 Conference Record: 6-1 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Co-Champions Sept. 2 Mount Union Sept. 9 at Wesley Sept. 16 Guilford Sept. 30 Ferrum* Oct. 7 at Methodist* Oct. 14 at N.C. Wesleyan* Oct. 21 Greensboro* Oct. 28 at Shenandoah* Nov. 4 at CNU* Nov. 11 Maryville
L, 64-7 L, 38-17 W, 54-34 W, 21-14 W, 28-25 W, 24-20 W, 62-21 W, 18-0 L, 41-31 W, 58-44
2004 Overall Record: 6-4 Conference Record: 2-4 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Fifth Sept. 4 Maryville W, 21-14 (2 OT) Sept. 11 at Southern Virginia W, 48-16 Sept. 18 Guilford W, 25-20 Oct. 2 Ferrum* W, 46-44 (3 OT) Oct. 9 at Methodist* L, 36-34 Oct. 16 at N.C. Wesleyan* L, 17-16 Oct. 23 Greensboro* W, 38-7 Oct. 30 at Shenandoah* 25-15 Nov. 6 at CNU* L, 41-14 Nov. 13 Chowan W, 60-7
2007 Overall Record: 0-10 Conference Record: 0-7 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Seventh Sept. 1 at Mount Union Sept. 15 at Guilford Sept. 22 vs. Washington and Lee^ Sept. 29 at Ferrum* Oct. 6 Methodist* Oct. 13 N.C. Wesleyan* Oct. 20 at Greensboro* Oct. 27 Shenandoah* Nov. 3 CNU* Nov. 10 at Maryville
L, 75-7 L, 47-13 L, 35-21 L, 48-20 L, 34-6 L, 49-7 L, 21-19 L, 42-22 L, 45-14 L, 43-6
2005 Overall Record: 7-3 Conference Record: 5-2 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Tied for third Sept. 3 at Maryville Sept. 10 Wesley Sept. 17 at Guilford Oct. 1 at Ferrum* Oct. 8 Methodist* Oct. 15 N.C. Wesleyan* Oct. 22 at Greensboro* Oct. 29 Shenandoah* Nov. 5 CNU* Nov. 13 at Chowan
2008 Overall Record: 5-5 Conference Record: 4-3 Coach: Mike Dunlevy USA South finish: Tied for fourth Sept. 6 Bridgewater Sept. 20 Guilford Sept. 27 vs. Washington and Lee^ Oct. 4 Ferrum* Oct. 11 at Methodist* Oct. 18 at N.C. Wesleyan* Oct. 25 Greensboro* Nov. 1 at Shenandoah* Nov. 8 at CNU* Nov. 15 Maryville*
L, 34-13 W, 31-24 L, 31-23 L, 30-9 W, 31-17 L, 49-24 W, 28-14 W, 33-21 L, 19-13 W, 20-17
W, 45-6 Cancelled L, 23-7 L, 27-9 W, 21-14 W, 32-28 W, 16-14 L, 35-20 L, 22-13 W, 33-0
W, 31-28 L, 49-9 W, 28-21 L, 55-40 L, 29-28 W, 39-32 W, 21-20 W, 51-19 W, 38-30 W, 60-32
All-time Coaching History Coach Frank Fulton Mike Dunlevy
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Years 2000-2001 2002-Present
Overall Record 3-16 32-36
Conference Record 0-10 21-25
Winning Pct. Best Season .159 2-7 (2001) .471 7-3 (2005, 2006)
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ALL-TIME RESULTS VS. OPPONENTS Apprentice 9/16/2000 9/15/2001 9/21/2002 9/20/2003
(0-2) Away Away Home Away
L, 20-0 Cancelled L, 20-14 Cancelled
Bridgewater (0-1) 9/6/2008 Home Christopher 11/3/2001 11/9/2002 11/8/2003 11/6/2004 11/5/2005 11/4/2006 11/3/2007 11/8/2008
L, 34-13
Newport (1-7) Home L, 45-0 Away L, 27-0 Home L, 22-13 Away L, 41-14 Home W, 38-30 Away L, 41-31 Home L, 45-14 Away L, 19-13
Chowan (4-2) 10/21/2000 Away 11/10/2001 Away 11/16/2002 Home 11/15/2003 Away 11/13/2004 Home 11/13/2005 Away
L, 35-7 L, 48-0 W, 27-0 W, 33-0 W, 60-7 W, 60-32
Emory & Henry (0-1) 9/30/2000 Away Ferrum (2-7) 9/2/2000 Away 9/29/2001 Away 10/5/2002 Home 10/4/2003 Away 10/9/2004 Home 10/1/2005 Away 9/30/2006 Home 9/29/2007 Away 10/4/2008 Home
L, 54-7
L, 47-0 L, 56-6 L, 17-10 L, 27-9 W, 46-44 (3 OT) L, 55-40 W, 21-14 L, 48-20 L, 30-9
Galluadet (3-0) 9/9/2000 Home 9/8/2001 Away 9/7/2002 Home
W, 34-18 W, 33-6 W, 43-0
Gettysburg 9/22/2001 9/28/2002 9/27/2003
L, 61-6 L, 45-10 L, 23-7
(0-3) Home Away Home
Greensboro 10/14/2000 10/20/2001 10/26/2002 10/25/2003 10/23/2004 10/22/2005 10/21/2006 10/20/2007 20/25/2008
(5-4) Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home
L, 34-0 L, 49-19 L, 24-14 W, 16-14 W, 38-7 W, 21-20 W, 62-21 L, 21-19 W, 28-14
Guilford (4-1) 9/18/2004 Home 9/17/2005 Away 9/16/2006 Home 9/15/2007 Away 9/20/2008 Home
W, 25-20 W, 28-21 W, 54-34 L, 47-13 W, 31-24
Huntingdon (1-0) 10/18/2003 Away
W, 32-28
Maryville (4-1) 9/4/2004 Home 9/3/2005 Away 11/11/2006 Home 11/10/2007 Away 11/15/2008 Home
W, 21-14 (2 OT) W, 31-28 W, 58-44 L, 43-6 W, 20-17
Methodist (3-6) 11/4/2000 Away 10/6/2001 Home 10/12/2002 Away 10/11/2003 Home 10/9/2004 Away 10/8/2005 Home 10/7/2006 Away 10/6/2007 Home 10/11/2007 Away
L, 51-2 L, 30-6 L, 43-0 W, 21-14 L, 36-34 L, 29-28 W, 28-25 L, 34-6 W, 31-17
Mount Union (0-2) 9/2/2006 Home 9/1/2007 Away
L, 64-7 L, 75-7
N.C. Wesleyan (2-3) 10/16/2004 Away 10/15/2005 Home 10/14/2006 Away 10/13/2007 Home 10/18/2008 Away
L, 17-16 W, 39-32 W, 24-20 L, 49-7 L, 49-24
Principia (1-1) 10/7/2000 Away 10/13/2001 Home
L, 31-14 W, 32-19
Shenandoah (3-6) 10/28/2000 Home 10/27/2001 Home 11/2/2002 Away 11/1/2003 Home 10/30/2004 Away 10/29/2005 Home 10/28/2006 Away 10/27/2007 Home 11/1/2008 Away
L, 30-0 L, 35-20 L, 31-13 L, 35-20 L, 25-15 W, 51-19 W, 18-0 L, 42-22 W, 33-21
Southern Virginia (2-0) 9/13/2003 Home 9/11/2004 Away
W, 45-6 W, 48-16
Washington and Lee (0-2) 9/22/2007 Neutral L, 35-21 9/27/2008 Neutral L, 31-23 Waynesburg (0-1) 9/23/2000 Home
L, 39-8
Wesley (0-2) 9/10/2005 Home 9/9/2006 Away
L, 49-9 L, 38-17
Tentative Upcoming Schedules Date Sept. 5 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13
2010 Schedule Opponent Hampden-Sydney Open Guilford at Washington and Lee Greensboro* at Christopher Newport* Maryville* at Methodist* at Shenandoah* Ferrum* at N.C. Wesleyan*
Date Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12
2011 Schedule Opponent at Hampden-Sydney Open at Guilford Open at Greensboro* Christopher Newport* at Maryville* Methodist* Shenandoah* at Ferrum* N.C. Wesleyan*
Time 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Time 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
*Note: Schedules are subject to change
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HONORS & AWARDS National/Regional Honors
2006
Division III All-America 2006 Kyle Wilson, RB Football Gazette Preseason Second Team Lindy’s Preseason Second Team Consensus Draft Services Preseason Third Team
All-Region 2005 Kyle Wilson, RB D3Football.com All-South Region Football Gazette All-South Region 2006 Jermaine Moore, LB D3Football.com All-South Region Football Gazette All-South Region All-Sate 2000 D.J. Edmonds, DL VaSID Honorable Mention 2001 Kyle Acker, TE Roanoke Times First Team Kelvin Hutcheson, LB VaSID Honorable Mention Roanoke Times Second Team 2002 Jermaine Moore, LB Roanoke Times Second Team 2003 Kelvin Hutcheson, LB VaSID First Team Roanoke Times Second Team Anthony Morris, DB VaSID First Team Nick Tigue, LB Roanoke Times Second Team 2004 Kelvin Hutcheson, LB Roanoke Times First Team VaSID First Team Anthony Morris, DB Roanoke Times First Team VaSID First Team Jeff Hughley, WR Roanoke Times Second Team 2005 Kyle Wilson, RB Roanoke Times First Team VaSID First Team Jeff Hughley, WR Roanoke Times Second Team VaSID Second Team Jermaine Moore, LB Roanoke Times Second Team VaSID Second Team Travis Boyd, DB Roanoke Times Second Team VaSID Second Team Clint Roof, OL Roanoke Times Second Team
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2008
Jeff Hughley, WR Roanoke Times First Team VaSID First Team Jermaine Moore, LB Roanoke Times First Team VaSID First Team Allan Lawson, TE Roanoke Times Second Team Clint Roof, OL Roanoke Times Second Team Brian Hastedt, OL Roanoke Times Second Team Mario Huffman, LB Roanoke Times First Team VaSID First Team
2005
Conference Honors USA South Coach of the Year 2003 Mike Dunlevy
2006
USA South Defensive Player of the Year 2006 Jermaine Moore, LB USA South Defensive Rookie of the Year 2002 Jermaine Moore, LB 2008 Mario Huffman, LB USA South All-Conference Team 2000 D.J. Edmonds, DL (1st) Kyle Acker, TE (HM) Justin Soyars, OL (HM) Jason Holladay, P (HM) 2001 Kyle Acker, TE (1st) Kelvin Hutcheson, LB (1st) 2002 Nick Teague, DL (1st) Jermaine Moore, LB (1st) Anthony Morris, DB (2nd) Duane Alston, DB (2nd) 2003 Nick Tigue, LB (1st) Kelvin Hutcheson, LB (1st) Anthony Morris, DB (1st) 2004 Scott Swann, QB (1st) Jeff Hughley, WR (1st) Jeff Hughley, RS (1st) Kelvin Hutcheson, LB (1st) Anthony Morris, DB (1st) Kyle Wilson, RB (2nd) Nick Tigue, DL (2nd) Thamar Davis, FB (HM) Clint Roof, OL (HM) Jermaine Coston, DL (HM) Blake Abernathy, LB (HM) Griffin McConaghy, LB (HM) James Thurnes, K/P (HM)
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2007 2008
Kyle Wilson, RB (1st) Jeff Hughley, WR (1st) Jeff Hughley, RS (1st) Jermaine Moore, LB (1st) Travis Boyd, DB (1st) Allan Lawson, TE (2nd) Clint Roof, OL (2nd) Jeremy Jackson, DL (2nd) Griffin McConaghy, LB (2nd) Gentry Parker, DB (2nd) Chris Ashcraft, K (2nd) Ben Moore, FB (HM) Todd Parsons, QB (HM) John Fisher, OL (HM) Brian Hastedt, OL (HM) Michael Beltran, DL (HM) Jeff Stein, LB (LB) Duane Alston, DB (HM) James Thurnes, P (HM) Jeff Hughley, WR (1st) Brian Hastedt, OL (1st) Jermaine Moore, LB (1st) Kyle Wilson, RB (2nd) Shannon Short, FB (2nd) Allan Lawson, TE (2nd) Adam Merritt, OL (2nd) Clint Roof, OL (2nd) Jason Hill, DL, (2nd) Travis Boyd, DB (2nd) Duane Alston, DB (2nd) Todd Parsons, QB (HM) Jeff Hughley, RS (HM) Jason Hill, DL (2nd) Griffin McConaghy, LB (2nd) Antonio Hammond, RS (HM) Mario Huffman, LB (1st) Andre Garvin, DL (2nd) Nathan Davis, P (2nd) Anthony Squillini, WR (HM) Nathan Woodruff, TE (HM) Shannon Robinson, OL (HM) Alex Mayo, OL (HM) Logan Smyth, LB (HM) Jeremy Clifton, DB (HM) Jeremy Dixon, RS (HM)
USA South All-Sportsmanship Team 2007 Shan Fairbanks, QB 2008 Nathan Woodruff, TE
HONORS & AWARDS
Linebacker Jermaine Moore (55) was named the USA South Defensive Rookie of the Year as a freshman and won the USA South Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
Weekly Honors D3Football.com Player of the Week 2003 Gentry Parker, ST (Week 5) Anthony Morris, DB (Week 6) 2004 James Thurnes, K (Week 5) Anthony Morris, ST (Week 5) 2005 Jeff Hughley, WR (Week 5) Kyle Wilson, RB (Week 7) 2006 Duane Alston, RS (Week 3) Kyle Wilson, RB (Week 8) Todd Parsons, QB (Week 11) USA South Player of the Week 2003 Kevin Hutcheson, LB (Sept. 29) Anthony Morris, DB (Oct. 13) Anthony Morris (Oct. 27) 2004 Kelvin Hutcheson, LB (Sept. 7) Kelvin Hutcheson, LB (Sept. 20) Jeff Hughley, WR (Oct. 4) Anthony Morris, DB (Oct. 4) Scott Swann, QB (Oct. 12) 2005 Kyle Wilson, RB (Sept. 6) Jermaine Moore, LB (Oct. 10) Kyle Wilson, RB (Oct. 17) Travis Boyd, DB (Oct. 24) Kyle Wilson, RB (Nov. 7)
2006
2008
Jeff Hughley, WR (Oct. 2) Jeff Hughley, WR (Oct. 9) Jermaine Moore, LB (Oct. 16) Kyle Wilson, RB (Oct. 23) Todd Parsons, QB (Nov. 14) Jermaine Moore, LB (Nov. 14) Clyde Robinson, LB (Oct. 13) Jeremy Dixon, RS (Oct. 27) Dontavious Watson, RB (Nov. 17)
2008
Terrance Bullard, DE (Sept. 8) Mario Huffman, LB (Sept. 22) Mario Huffman, LB (Oct. 6) Mario Huffman, LB (Oct. 27)
USA South Rookie of the Week 2002 Duane Alston, DB (Sept. 10) Jermaine Moore, LB (Nov. 5) Scott Swann, QB (Nov. 19) 2003 Brandon Jumper, RB (Sept. 15) Walter Garrett, DB (Sept. 15) Travis Boyd, DB (Nov. 10) 2004 Eric Sicre, WR (Sept. 13) Eric Kassouf, DB (Oct. 12) Chris Baskerville, RB (Oct. 25) Griffin McConaghy, LB (Nov. 2) Griffin McConaghy, LB (Nov. 16) 2005 Shan Fairbanks, QB (Sept. 6) 2006 Brian Daniels, DL (Oct. 2) Brian Daniels, DL (Oct. 30) 2007 Mark Williams, RB (Sept. 17) Randy Bianchi, DB (Nov. 5)
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COUGARS IN THE PROS Jeff Hughley Wide Receiver Tulsa Talons, af2 (2007-Present) Hughley, who owns many of Averett’s receiving records, has gone on to star with the arena football league 2 Tulsa Talons. During his rookie season in 2007, Hughley helped guide the Talons to the franchise’s second Arena Cup Championship. Hughley earned the MVP award in Tulsa’s 73-66 championship win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. He caught nine passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns and he returned seven kicks for a total of 203 yards and two touchdowns. His 203 kick return yards and his 346 allpurpose yards were both Arena Cup records. Hughley finished the 2007 season with 84 receptions for 1,069 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also rushed 12 times for 42 yards and three scores and even threw for an 11-yard touchdown. Hughley was also on special teams, where he returned 63 kicks for 1,363 yards and three touchdowns. He also recorded a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown. After going to training camp with the Arena Football League’s Colorado Crush, Hughley returned to the Talons in 2008. He continued to shine, catching 123 passes for 1,629 yards and 33 touchdowns while returning 64 kicks for 1,298 yards and one touchdown. Hughley only got better with Tulsa in 2009, setting the af2 league records in all purpose yardage (4,113) and kickoff return yards (2,069). He was rewarded by being named the Ironman of the Year, the league’s MVP award. He also finished inside the league’s top five in receiving yards, kick return average and scoring while helping the Talons to the conference title game.
Sean Sullivan Kicker Tennessee Valley Vipers, af2 (2004) Sullivan, who shares the record for the longest field goal kicked by a Cougar, played five games with the Vipers in 2004. He was 4-for-14 on field goal attempts with a long of 44 yards and was 15-for-27 on extra points. He also had 39 kickoffs for an average of 50.9 per kick. Sullivan also recovered a fumble.
Anthony Morris Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Birmingham Steeldogs, af2 (2006) Morris, who enjoyed a stellar career at Averett, went on to play seven games for the Steeldogs in 2006. He caught 11 passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed once for 9 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, he made 22.5 tackles, grabbed one interception and returned one fumble for a touchdown.
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Kyle Wilson Running Back Cologne Falcons, German Football League (2008) Wilson, who re-wrote the Averett rushing record book, took his career overseas to the German Football League. He starred in five games with the Falcons and rushed for 430 yards and two touchdowns on 86 carries. In one game, he rushed for 202 yards alone. He averaged 86.0 yards per game and 5.0 yards a carry. Wilson also caught eight passes for 88 yards and returned eight kicks for 155 yards.
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FANTASTIC FINISHES Averett’s football team has provided plenty of exciting yet nail-biting wins over the years. Here is a look back at some of those fantastic finishes: Oct. 11, 2003: Averett 21 – Methodist 14 The Setup: The Monarchs were the first to strike in this contest, when Chris Roncketti scored on a 10-yard rush. Averett answered in the second quarter with a Todd Parsons to Wes Taylor pass, but the Cougars missed the two-point conversion. Methodist scored once more on another Roncketti rush, to bring the score to 14-6 at the half. The Finish: After the Cougars missed a field goal, Methodist immediately fumbled the ball giving Averett another chance. Tracey Smithers scored the touchdown, and Parsons hit Jeff Hughley on the two-point conversion to tie the game. About two minutes later, Anthony Morris intercepted a pass deep in Monarch territory, and returned the ball 80 yards for the winning touchdown. Oct. 18, 2003: Averett 32 – Huntingdon 28 The Setup: After an 80-yard drive in the first quarter ended in a Hawk touchdown, Huntingdon struck again with an interception return to give them a two-touchdown advantage. The Hawks maintained 14-point lead into the halftime break. The Finish: Returning from the break, the Cougars struck hard and fast three times, including an Izaih Harris rush, a Scott Swann to Thamar Davis pass, and an Anthony Morris interception return, to take the lead. Huntingdon drove the ball once more to take the lead in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. However, Averett sealed the deal with 1:17 remaining when Harris scored the winning touchdown.
Sept. 3, 2005: Averett 31 – Maryville 28 The Setup: Maryville scored the first touchdown but missed the two-point conversion, and Averett answered with a Wes Taylor touchdown to take the lead 7-6. Averett scored again when Jeff Hughley returned a punt for a touchdown, but Maryville answered when Hubert Payne scored his second touchdown, and the Scots converted two-points, tying the game at 14-14. Just before the half ended, Scott Swann was forced out of the game with a broken leg. The Finish: In the second half, Maryville scored right out of the gates, taking the kickoff and driving 63 yards in 6 plays to take the lead. Averett, led by freshman Shan Fairbanks, engineered the next three scoring drives including a field goal and two Kyle Wilson touchdowns. Maryville scored once more, but was unable to return from the Cougar rally. Oct. 15, 2005: Averett 38 – N.C. Wesleyan 32 The Setup: N.C. Wesleyan scored a touchdown to open the game, and extended their lead in the second quarter to 14-0. Kyle Wilson scored the first Cougar TD with 6:15 left in the half, but the Bishops managed another score before the break, taking the 17-6 lead in to the locker room at the half. The Finish: The Cougars opened the second half with a touchdown. After the ensuing kickoff, Duane Alston intercepted a pass, and the Cougars scored again to take the lead. Wilson scored every touchdown for Averett, and set a USA South record for six rushing touchdowns, including three in the fourth quarter.
Oct.25, 2003: Averett 16 – Greensboro 14 The Setup: The Cougars took an early lead on a field goal and a Swann-Hughley pass, but the Pride managed a score with 49 seconds remaining in the first half, shaving the Averett lead to three points. Halfway through the fourth quarter, Greensboro finally took the lead when Jamal Licorish finished an 80-yard drive. The Finish: After Greensboro took the lead, the Cougars answered immediately when Swann hit Hughley for another touchdown. The Cougars missed the extra point attempt, giving them a two-point lead. With 31 seconds remaining in the contest, Greensboro set up for what would be the winning field goal, but Anthony Morris saved the Cougar victory by blocking the kick.
Oct. 22, 2005: Averett 21 – Greensboro 20 The Setup: The Greensboro Pride scored two touchdowns and a field goal in the first half, and despite Travis Boyd returning a blocked punt for a touchdown, the Cougars went to halftime with a 17-7 deficit. On the opening drive of the second half, the Cougars fumbled the ball deep in their own territory, leading to another Pride field goal. The Finish: The Cougars scored the final two touchdowns of the game in the third quarter on the arm of Todd Parsons. Parsons connected with Allan Lawson for a 39-yard touchdown and also to Jeff Hughley for a 38-yard touchdown. The Averett defense answered in the fourth quarter, shutting down the Pride.
Sept. 4, 2004: Averett 21 – Maryville 14 (2 OT) The Setup: The Cougars took the early advantage with a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Nick Tigue, and a touchdown pass from Swann to Hughley. Averett maintained the 14-0 lead through the half. In the second half however, the Fighting Scots scored two touchdowns in the fourth to tie the game and force overtime. The Finish: In the first overtime period, the Cougars stopped Maryville at the twoyard line preventing a score. On the following drive, James Thurnes just missed the field goal attempt, forcing a second overtime. In the second OT, the Cougars needed just two plays to gain 25 yards and the score, and followed that up with a defensive stand that included a 9-yard tackle-for-loss and a 6-yard sack.
Oct. 7, 2006: Averett 28 – Methodist 25 The Setup: The Cougars opened the game with a 73-yard drive for a touchdown by John Ellison. Methodist answered with a touchdown and field goal, and Averett closed out the first half with another touchdown by Antonio Hammond. In the third quarter, the Cougars extended their lead with another touchdown on a trick play to Jeff Hughley. The Finish: Methodist rallied in the fourth quarter as Mike Hill scored two rushing touchdowns, giving the Monarchs the lead 25-21. Averett refused to be topped and performed a rally of its own, capping off a 61-yard drive with a Wilson touchdown rush.
Oct. 2, 2004: Averett 46 – Ferrum 44 (3 OT) The Setup: After Ferrum scored the first touchdown on a fumble recovery in the end zone, the two teams within one touchdown of each other for the rest of the game. The score was tied at the half, and Ferrum took the lead in the fourth when Terrell Mulford capped a 90-yard drive. The Cougars scored last in regulation, tying the game at 28-28 on another Swann-Hughley TD pass. The Finish: In the first overtime, each team managed a field goal, including a 40yarder by James Thurnes. In the second overtime, each team managed a rushing touchdown. In the final frame, Robert Mack scored for the Panthers, but Anthony Morris intercepted the required two-point conversion. Averett answered with a touchdown from Sadane Munoz, and then Swann and Hughley connected again for the winning two-point conversion.
Oct. 14, 2006: Averett 24 – N.C. Wesleyan 20 The Setup: The Bishops opened the game with a field goal, and continued to score a touchdown later in the first quarter. Kyle Wilson scored the first touchdown for the Cougars in the second quarter, and the score was 7-10 at the half. In the third quarter, both teams managed a field goal bringing the score to 13-10. The Finish: In the fourth quarter, the Cougars finished an 81-yard drive with a Dontavious Watson touchdown to take the lead. After the kickoff however, NCWC only needed one 70-yard pass to Mish Gilliam to take the lead again. The Cougars answered right away with another long drive, and Todd Parsons rushed in the final touchdown of the game.
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COUGARS IN THE MEDIA & MEDIA CONTACTS MEDIA CONTACT FOR AVERETT ATHLETICS Drew Wilson, Sports Information Director Office Phone: 434-791-5621 Email: cawilson@averett.edu Credentials: Media and photographer credentials for events at the Averett University North Campus may be obtained by working press, radio and television by calling Drew Wilson in the Averett sports information office at 434-791-5621. All requests should be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the event. Credentials will be held at the ticket office and may be picked up at Will Call. Statistics: A full NCAA box score and playby-play will be available in the sports information office, located in the Grant Center, shortly after the conclusion of each game. Halftime stats will also be available on press row for basketball, soccer and football.
As the only four-year university in the Danville area, Averett receives coverage from several local newspapers, television stations and radio stations.
Game notes: During football games, all members of the media will be provided with a game notes packet prior to kickoff.
All Averett football games are aired live on ESPN Radio 106.3 FM in the Danville market. Commentators Tom Milstead and Tyler Williams call the games and provide commentary for the pre-game and post-game shows.
Post-game interviews: Post-game interviews may take place following a 10-minute cooling-off period. For football, interviews will take place in a meeting room in the field house, located on the east end of the east end of the football stadium. Other postgame interviews will take place in the meeting room located in the Grant Center.
ESPN Radio 106.3 FM will also be the home to Averett’s Coaches Show on Monday nights. The Danville Register & Bee newspaper provides game coverage, as well as previews and player features throughout the season.
Media That Cover Averett Newspapers Danville Register & Bee Roanoke Times Richmond Times-Dispatch
www.godanriver.com www.roanoke.com www.timesdispatch.com
(434) 791-7994 (800) 346-1234 (800) 558-9884
Television WSET 13 WDBJ 7 WSLS 10
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(800) 917-8396 (800) 777-1251 (800) 800-9757
Radio ESPN Radio 106.3 FM WBTM 1330 AM
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Non-game day interviews: All non-game day and game-day interviews must be arranged through the sports information office. Interviews without the authorization of the sports information office are prohibited. Please contact Sports Information Director, Drew Wilson, at 434-791-5621, or by e-mail at cawilson@averett.edu, to schedule interviews with coaches or players at all other times. Roster downloads: Visit the SID Downloads link on the left side of our home page, www.averettcougars.com. To ensure that you have the most up-to-date version, contact Drew Wilson.
COUGARS IN THE COMMUNITY
Averett University Athletics is committed to giving back to both the campus and surrounding Danville community. By providing opportunities for student-athletes to serve, these young men and women make meaningful contributions to society. Teams as well as individual student-athletes are involved in numerous charity and community organizations and events. Some studentathletes have also created, initiated and implemented service projects and activities in the community.
taken the time to work on several Habitat for Humanity projects in the area during the school year and also teamed up to work with the Boys & Girls Club of Danville.
In 2008, the Averett football team spent the Monday of its bye week hard at work out in the community doing service projects in the Danville area. About 40 players worked at God’s Pit Crew’s warehouse on North Main Street. Players helped move concrete tiles and sorted them so that the tiles could be shipped to areas in need. Others helped wash the organization’s trucks.
As a whole, Averett University teamed up with the rest of the schools in the USA South Conference for an annual food drive during the fall. Averett collected canned goods and non-perishable items and delivered them to God’s Storehouse in Danville just before Thanksgiving. Averett University donated 1,717 canned goods as a part of the USA South Conference’s Cans Across the Conference food drive in 2008. Averett’s donations, which totaled 1,090 pounds, went to God’s Storehouse in Danville.
“It’s good to get into the community,” said former football player Greg Harbaugh (’09), who was very active in the football team’s community service efforts during his four years. “It’s good for Averett and our program. It’s good for the freshmen to see how we can impact the community.” Other players visited Hughes Home and helped scrape paint off Mount Zion Baptist Church. Averett’s student-athletes have also
“It brings the team together working on projects like that,” Averett head football coach Mike Dunlevy said. “It also opens their eyes to how fortunate they are.”
Across the conference, a record 22,807 cans were collected by the league’s 10 schools in 2008, which was the fifth year of the can drive. The event was created by the members of the USA South Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in order to help those in need around the holiday season.
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COUGAR CLUB & STAFF DIRECTORY COUGAR CLUB MEMBERSHIP Averett is committed to success. The Cougar Club is committed to providing AU student-athletes with the opportunity to succeed academically, as well as in their respective sport. At Averett, we recruit good students that happen to be talented athletes. Private support of academic and athletic programs is crucial to our student-athletes in the increasingly competitive landscape of intercollegiate athletics. By supporting the Cougar Club, alumni, fans, and friends of Averett University can help carry on this proud tradition. The Cougar Club, created in 1989, is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to raise money to provide a positive experience for Averett student-athletes and fans. The activities of the Cougar Club are varied, but are all designed with the student-athlete in mind. Each year, hundreds of Cougar supporters pledge their support of Averett University student-athletes by joining the Cougar Club. Thanks to our loyal supporters, AU student-athletes have the opportunity to succeed in both the classroom and on the field. Contact director of athletics Sam Ferguson at 434-791-5876 for membership application. Individual and Family Memberships Cougar Cub $50 Individual; $100 Family (lapel pin, membership card) Blue and Gold Cougar $100 Individual; $150 Family (lapel pin, membership card, preferred seating with purchase of season tickets) Golden Cougar $150 Individual; $200 Family (lapel pin, membership card, preferred seating with purchase of season tickets for football and basketball, parking) Cougar Guardian Persons whose donations exceed the $150 Individual or the $200 Family giving levels of the Golden Cougar. (lapel pin, membership card, preferred seating with purchase of season tickets for football and basketball, parking, special event invitations)
ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT STAFF DIRECTORY Administration Dr. Tiffany Franks Charles S. Harris Sam Ferguson Katrina Williams Danny Miller Mavis Brantley-Lloyd Dr. Anna Hatten Ed Fulton Athletic Training Paul Hylton Baseball Ed Fulton Men’s Basketball Jimmy Allen
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Cross Country Andrew Boor
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Football Mike Dunlevy
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Golf John Franklin
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Media Relations Drew Wilson
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Men’s Soccer Ed Goodhines
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Women’s Soccer Carly Pearce
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Women’s Basketball Katrina Williams
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Softball Stefanie Clayton
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Cheerleading Kaylin Studifen
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Men’s and Women’s Tennis Lester Yesnick Head Coach
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Volleyball Danny Miller
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