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Introduction

Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION Location:................................................ Cullowhee, N.C., 28723

........................................................................................... Pronounced “KULL - uh - whee”

Founded: ........................................................................... 1889 Enrollment: ....................................................................... 9,361 Nickname: ............................................................... Catamounts Colors: ............................................................... Purple and Gold Stadium: ..................................... E.J. Whitmire Stadium (13,742) Field: ...........................Bob Waters Field (Desso Challenge Pro 2) Affiliation: ............ NCAA Div. I – Championship Subdivision (FCS) Conference: ..................................................................Southern Chancellor: ..........................Dr. David O. Belcher (Furman, 1979) Athletics Director: .................. Randy Eaton (UT-San Antonio, ‘90) Athletics Website: ............................ www.CatamountSports.com Athletic Department Phone: .............................. (828) 227-7338 Ticket Office Phone:..........................................(800) 34-GOWCU

FOOTBALL HISTORY First Year of Football: ...........................................................1931 Seasons of Football: ................................................................79 All-Time Record: .............................................315-464-23 (.412) NCAA Postseason Appearances (Div. I): ...............................2 (1) Postseason Record (Div. I): ........................................... 3-2 (3-1) Best Finish: .........1983 National Finalist (lost 43-7 to So. Illinois) Last Appearance: ............................................................... 1983

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: ....................................Mark Speir (Clemson, 1990) • Head Coaching Record at WCU: ..................... 1-10, 0-8 SoCon • Overall Record: .............................................. 1-10, 0-8 SoCon Football Office Phone: ....................................... (828) 227-7395 ASSISTANT COACHES/STAFF Brad Glenn (Clemson, 1995) ............Offensive Coordinator / QBs Shawn Quinn (Carson-Newman, 1995) ..... Def. Coordinator / LBs Mark Rhea (Toledo, 1991) ............... Def. Line / Recruiting Coord. Trey Elder (Appalachian, 2008) .............................Wide Receivers John Holt (Appalachian, 2008) ........ Off. Line / Director of Camps Pat Mills (Appalachian, 2010) ..................................... Tight Ends De’Rail Sims (Elon, 2003) .................................... Running Backs Steve Sisa (Virginia Tech, 2002) ....... Def. Backs / Sp. Tm. Coord. David Patten (Western Carolina) ............. Offensive Assistant/WR Dennis Thomas (South Carolina, 2001).... Defensive Assistant/DT Daniel Gibson (Western Carolina, 2008) .........Dir. of Football Ops Evan Barr (Tennessee, 2008) ......Director of Athletic Performance Steven Honbarger (Appalachian, 2001) ........... Dir. of Sports Med Brandon King (Appalachian, 2006) ............. Head Athletic Trainer Mike Taylor .....................................Athletics Equipment Manager Sandy Neuenschwander ........... Football Administrative Assistant

TEAM INFORMATION 2012 Record: ................................ 1-10 (Home: 1-4 | Away: 0-6) 2012 SoCon Record (Finish): ... 0-8 (9th) (Home: 0-4 | Away: 0-4) Final Ranking: .....................................................................None Basic Offense:..................................................................Spread Basic Defense: ...................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning / Lost:.............................................. 40/23 • Offense – Returning / Lost ........................................... 18 / 11 • Defense – Returning / Lost ...........................................20 / 9 • Specialist – Returning / Lost ........................................... 2 / 3 Starters Returning / Lost:..................................................13 / 9 • Offense – Returning / Lost ............................................... 6 / 5 • Defense – Returning / Lost .............................................. 7 / 4

WCU MEDIA RELATIONS Asst. AD/Media Relations (FB Contact): ................... Daniel Hooker • Email Address:................................... dhooker@email.wcu.edu • Office / Cell Phone: ...........(828) 227-2339 / (828) 508-2494 Director of Media Relations: .....................................Denise Gideon • Email Address:....................................dgideon@email.wcu.edu • Office Phone: ................................................. (828) 227-2336 Director of Media Relations: .........................................Kevin Young • Email Address:.................................. kmyoung@email.wcu.edu • Office Phone: ................................................. (828) 227-2655 Athletics Fax: ........................................................(828) 227-7688 Football Press Box Phone: ..................................... (828) 227-2116 Athletics Mailing & Overnight Address: ..................... WCU Athletics 92 Catamount Road – Ramsey Center Cullowhee, N.C. 28723

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Catamount Football ....................................................1 WCU Football Facilities ........................................... 2-3 Football Time in Cullowhee ..................................... 4-5 Band, Spirit & Tradition .......................................... 6-7 WCU Campus Life ................................................... 8-9 Catamount Pride ................................................ 10-11 WCU Football in the NFL .......................................... 12 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK..................................... 13-24 Table of Contents / Quick Facts ........................... 13 Schedule / Results ..............................................14 Directions to Western Carolina University .............15 Media Information ......................................... 16-17 CSN Radio Broadcasts/Affiliates .........................17 Preseason 2013 Rosters ................................ 18-19 Preseason Two-Deep / Pronunciations ................ 20 2013 Season Preview (and by Position) .......... 21-24 WCU COACHING STAFF & DEPARTMENT ..............25-40 Head Coach Mark Speir .................................26-28 OC Brad Glenn .................................................... 29 DC Shawn Quinn ................................................. 30 Mark Rhea / John Holt .........................................31 De’Rail Sims / Trey Elder ..................................... 32 Steve Sisa / Pat Mills .......................................... 33 David Patten / Dennis Thomas ............................ 34 Football Support Staff ...................................35-36 WCU Director of Athletics, Randy Eaton ................37 WCU Assoc. ADs / FAR ........................................ 38 WCU Athletics Staff Directory .............................. 39 Role, Mission & Vision ........................................ 40 WCU PLAYER PROFILES ...................................... 41-66 Senior Catamount Profiles .............................42-49 Returning Catamounts ...................................50-58 Returning Redshirts ....................................... 59-61 2013 Newcomers .......................................... 61-66 2013 OPPONENTS ..............................................67-72 MTSU/VT/CIT/MHC/SAM/UTC .......................... 68 AUB/WOF/ELON/GSU/FUR/APP ....................... 69 History of the Old Mountain Jug ........................... 70 All-Time Series Records .......................................71 Series Scores vs. 2013 Opponents ...................... 72

2012 SEASON REVIEW .......................................73-84 2012 Season Highlight Notes...............................74 2012 Statistics .............................................. 75-77 Game Summaries ..........................................78-83 2012 SoCon Standings and Honors..................... 84 WCU RECORDS AND HISTORY ...........................85-130 Individual Records .........................................86-88 Opponent Team Records ..................................... 88 WCU Team Records ............................................. 89 Rushing Leaders ............................................ 90-91 Passing Leaders.............................................92-93 Total Offense Leaders ......................................... 93 Receiving Leaders ..........................................94-95 Scoring Leaders .................................................. 96 Punting / Kick Return Leaders..............................97 Defensive Leaders .............................................. 98 Kicking Leaders .................................................. 99 Year-by-Year Team Stats ...................................... 99 E.J. Whitmire Stadium Records.......................... 100 All-Time Scores .......................................... 101-105 Games Vs. Ranked Teams ................................. 106 Postseason Teams .............................................107 1983 National Runner-Up History ..............108-109 WCU Coaching History .......................................110 A Tribute to Bob Waters ......................................111 All-Time Lettermen ..................................... 112-116 History of the Victory Bell ...................................117 All-SoCon Selections .........................................118 SoCon Individual Honors ....................................119 All-Americans / Other Honorees ................... 120-21 WCU Football Honored Numbers ....................... 122 Cats in the NCAA / SoCon Records .................... 123 E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field........124-25 WCU Athletics Hall of Fame ........................126-128 WCU’s Retired Numbers .................................... 129 Catamounts in the Pros .................................... 130 WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ................... 131-140 Dr. David Belcher .........................................132-33 Western Carolina University........................134-135 The Southern Conference ...........................136-139 WCU – Home of True Student-Athletes ............... 140

– 2013 WCU FOOTBALL YEARBOOK CREDITS – The 2013 Western Carolina University Catamount Football Yearbook is a publication of the Western Carolina Office of Athletic Media Relations. It was written, edited and designed by Daniel Hooker (WCU ‘01), with special assistance from Directors of Media Relations, Denise Gideon and Kevin Young, as well as former Media Relations Assistants Justin Glover, Matthew “Intern” Harris, Greg Lautzenheiser, Russell Luna and Bryan Powell. Special thanks to Mike Cawood, Steve White, the WCU football staff and additional WCU Sports Information predecessors in compiling information. An additional thanks to Greg McLamb (WCU ‘00) for research and editorial assistance. Additional special thanks to Mark Haskett (WCU Public Relations) for his dedication, patience and timeliness with photography. Also, thanks to Ashley Evans in the WCU Public Relations photography department and to Jarrett Frazier, Mike Slade, Jeremy McKnight and Don Connelly for various photos. Other historical photographs provided by Danny Hirt, Terry C. Davis, Steve Cook, Harry Duke, Tyson Cathey, June Glenn, Keith Kountz, the Asheville Citizen-Times and the National Football League. Thanks also to Kenneth Wilson for the photo of the Catamount. Printing for media was completed by the Western Carolina University Print Shop (828-227-7159).

ON THE COVERS: FRONT COVER: Catamount returning football players (l-r): offensive lineman Tyler Philpott, linebacker Courtland Carson, running back Darius Ramsey and defensive back Ace Clark. The outside covers were designed by Western Carolina Creative Services.

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Schedule & Results

WCU FOOTBALL – 2013 SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

Aug. 29

at Middle Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

TIME

SERIES STREAK LAST MEETING

6:30 pm CT

Tied, 2-2

L–1

Sept. 7

at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Va.

1:30 pm

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Sept. 14

THE CITADEL *

CULLOWHEE

3:30 pm

WCU trails, 15-21-1

L–2

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Sept. 21

MARS HILL

CULLOWHEE

Sept. 28

at Samford *

Birmingham, Ala.

Oct. 5

at Chattanooga *

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Oct. 12

at Auburn

Auburn, Ala.

Oct. 19

WOFFORD *

CULLOWHEE

3:30 pm

Oct. 26

ELON *

CULLOWHEE

3:30 pm

Statesboro, Ga.

2:00 pm

WCU trails 2-21

Oct. 3, 1981 First-ever Meeting Oct. 13, 2012

3:30 pm

WCU leads 14-5-1

W–14

Aug. 30, 2012

2:00 pm CT

WCU trails, 1-9

L–9

Sept. 22, 2012

6:00 pm

WCU trails16-23

L–4

Nov. 3, 2012

TBA

WCU trails 0-2

L–2

Sept. 7, 2002

WCU trails 12-23

L–7

Sept. 15, 2012

WCU trails 16-23-2

L–7

Oct. 20, 2012

L–18

Oct. 6, 2012

Nov. 2

OPEN

Nov. 9

at Georgia Southern *

Nov. 16

FURMAN *

CULLOWHEE

3:30 pm

WCU trails 10-27-2

L–7

Sept. 29, 2012

Nov. 23

at Appalachian State *

Boone, N.C.

3:30 pm

WCU trails 18-58-1

L–7

Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 30

Saturday

NCAA FCS Playoffs – First Round

WEST ERN CA R OL INA FIGHT S ONG Fight on! You Catamounts, Fight for purple and gold. Fight on to victory, True warriors bold. Wave the royal banner high, And let it fill the Western sky. So, fight on! you Catamounts, Fight to vic-to-ry! Western, Western, Go-Western! Go—Cats! Fight on! You Catamounts, Fight for purple and gold. Fight on to victory, True warriors bold. Wave the royal banner high, And let it fill the Western sky. So, fight on! you Catamounts, Fight to vic-to-ry! Adopted in 1981, Western Carolina’s fight song was composed by members of the University faculty

* - Denotes Southern Conference game /// All dates and times subject to change /// All times listed are LOCAL

WCU FOOTBALL – 2012 RESULTS DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

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SCORE

TIME RECORD SOCON ATTENDANCE

AUG. 30

MARS HILL

Cullowhee

42-14

3:22

1-0

0-0

7,094

Sept. 8

at Marshall

Huntington, W.Va.

24-52

3:23

1-1

0-0

25,317

Sept. 15

at #9 Wofford *

Spartanburg, S.C.

20-49

2:54

1-2

0-1

8,544

SEPT. 22

SAMFORD *

Cullowhee

21-25

3:03

1-3

0-2

10,112

Sept. 29

at Furman *

Greenville, S.C.

24-45

2:51

1-4

0-3

10,218

OCT. 6

#8 GEORGIA SOUTHERN *

Cullowhee

13-45

2:50

1-5

0-4

9,514

Oct. 13

at The Citadel *

Charleston, S.C.

31-45

2:44

1-6

0-5

12,578

Oct. 20

at Elon *

Elon, N.C.

31-42

3:13

1-7

0-6

10,154

OCT. 27

#15 APPALACHIAN STATE * Cullowhee

27-38

3:30

1-8

0-7

13,279

NOV. 3

CHATTANOOGA *

Cullowhee

24-45

2:45

1-9

0-8

7,099

Nov. 17

at #4 Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

0-49

2:43

1-10

0-8

101,126

* - Denotes Southern Conference game

– C ATA M O U N T AT H L E T I C S O N T H E W E B – CatamountSports.com is a fast and accurate Internet source for official information and coverage of Western Carolina athletics. No matter where you are or what time of day, you can access up-to-date information on your favorite Catamount team. In June of 2012, Western Carolina renewed its partnership with CBS College Sports online with a redesigned CatamountSports.com with a new look and added amenities for Catamount fans launched in January, 2013. The revamped site offers select audio and video streaming, live GameTracker, fan polls, video features as well as stories and statistics on all 16 WCU-sponsored sports.

paws W EST ERN CA R OL INA ALMA M A TE R Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Faithful, kind, and true; Every son and every daughter Offers praise to you. - Chorus Hail to the dearest spot of all; Hail to WCU! Light and life and fond devotion, All to thee are due. Purple robes and colors golden, Streaming everywhere, Swell our hearts with pride for olden Days and friendships dear. - Chorus Under shade trees’ friendly bowers, Voices, ever gay, Mingles with breath of flowers And the song birds’ lay.

Thanks to members of the WCU Media Relations staff, pre-game releases, game notes and up-to-date statistics, photos and results are updated regularly.

- Chorus Shout aloud with one loud chorus, Voices clear and true, Lifted high in praise and honor, All for WCU! - Chorus -

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FROM ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Take I-40 West to Exit 27 (Clyde/Waynesville/Murphy/ Atlanta/Maggie Valley) onto HWY 74 West/US 23 South. Stay on HWY 74W/US 23S to Exit 85 in Sylva. Take a left at the second traffic light and follow Rt. 107 South to Cullowhee and WCU. FROM CHARLESTON, S.C. — Take I-26 West to Asheville and follow the same directions as listed above. FROM KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Take I-40 East to Exit 20 (Maggie Valley) onto HWY 276. Stay on 74W to Exit 85 in Sylva. Take a left at the second traffic light and follow Rt. 107 South to Cullowhee and WCU.

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FROM CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You have three options:  Take I-77 North to Statesville. Take I-40 West to Asheville and follow the same directions listed above.  Take I-85 South to Spartanburg, S.C. Take I-26 West to Asheville and follow the directions from Asheville above.  Taking I-85 South, at Kings Mountain, take Highway 74 to I-26. Take I-26 West to Asheville and follow the directions from Asheville above. FROM ATLANTA, GA. — Take I-85 North to Rt. 985 North. Stay on 985 until you reach 441. Stay on 441 until you get to Dillsboro, N.C. Take Rt. 107 South, which takes you into Cullowhee and WCU.

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Media Information

WCU I N T E R V I E W P O L I C Y

WESTERN CAROLINA MEDIA RELATIONS

The Western Carolina Office of Athletics Media Relations will assist media personnel with interview requests of Western Carolina student-athletes, coaches and administrators. To arrange interviews, please contact Daniel Hooker, the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations at least 24 hours in advance. Head Coach Mark Speir will be available for interviews following each practice and following games. Other interviews with Coach Speir must be set-up in advance and it is requested that the nature of the interview be submitted to WCU Media Relations in writing at least 24 hours prior. Student-athletes will be available for interviews after practices through Wednesday. Unless special permission is granted well in advance, the cut-off time for student-athletes during game weeks will be Noon on Thursday.

Denise Gideon

Practices are CLOSED to the public unless permission is granted through the WCU Football or Media Relations Office. Media members are asked to refrain from contacting studentathletes at their home or dormitory and student-athletes’ phone numbers will not be released by the Media Relations Office. Out-of-town media may set up phone interviews to be conducted in the Department of Athletics. Coach Speir may be reached weekday mornings, however, it is asked that a specific interview time be scheduled through the Media Relations office.

Daniel Hooker, Western Carolina ‘01 Assistant Athletic Director / Media Relations Football Contact Office: (828) 227-2339 Cell: (828) 508-2494 E-Mail: dhooker@email.wcu.edu

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS

Whitmire Press Box: (828) 227-2116 Fax : (828) 227-7688

The WCU locker room is CLOSED at the end of all games played. However, following a 10-minute “cooling off” period, Coach Speir and requested players will be brought to the media room on the first floor of the Ramsey Center. The availability of the visiting locker room will be announced in the press box after conferring with the visiting SID. The visiting locker room is located in the back portion of the Jordan-Phillips Field House. A space for interviews will be available outside the locker room or up on the Field House patio, if available.

NON-SMOKING FACILITIES In accordance with an ordinance passed by the North Carolina General Assembly and mandated for all State facilities, smoking is not permitted within 50-feet of State buildings, including all buildings on the campus of Western Carolina University. As a result, E.J. Whitmire Stadium – including the press box, restrooms and concourse levels – are non-smoking.

WORKING CREDENTIALS Newsprint and electronic media representatives planning to cover football games at Western Carolina University are asked to request in written form working credentials from WCU’s Media Relations Office. Season passes will be issued to those who cover the Catamounts on a permanent basis. Our limited working space in the press box will be assigned by priority to WCU beat writers, beat writers of the opponents, metropolitan media filing for deadline and specialty publications. If time permits, credentials will be mailed. If not, credentials can be picked up on game day (two hours prior to kickoff) at the media will call on the upper plaza of the Ramsey Center at the south end of the stadium (nearest the press box side of Whitmire Stadium, across the street from media parking). Credentials will be issued only to those attending the game in a working capacity. Spouses, dates, children and other nonworkers will not be permitted in the press box.

PH OTOG R A P H E R S

Kevin Young

WCU PRESS BOX / GAME DAY STAFF FB Game Day Admin.: .................... Todd Lawing Scoreboards:......Phil Woody & Gene McConnell PurpleVision Director:.................Mark Mattheis Public Address: ...............................Ryan Hipps Statistics:.............. Walter Turner & Kevin Young Assistants: ............. Clay Cantler, Chris Downey, ..... Royce Dunnivan, Brad North, Andrew Wyrick

PRESS RELEASES/STATISTICS The WCU Media Relations Department produces a weekly football release prior to each game during the season. Cumulative statistics will be updated as soon as possible after each contest. Media members may receive the releases and statistics by accessing the Athletics Department website at www.CatamountSports.com. E-mail service is available upon request. To be placed on Western Carolina’s weekly fax or E-mail list, media members are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.

VISITING RADIO The visiting radio station or network (limited to one crew only as designated by the visiting school’s sports information director) is asked to request credentials through Western Carolina’s Media Relations Office. Two B-1 dialtone lines will be provided at no charge to all Southern Conference opponents and others who wish to enter into a reciprocal agreement with WCU. Otherwise, the lines are available to visiting radio crews on a pro rata basis or special broadcast lines can be ordered through Verizon at (800) 483-4300.

CATAMOUNTS ON THE WEB The WCU football home page provides the latest information regarding the Catamounts, including updated statistics, a roster, game notes and press releases. Also on the department’s main site is information on all of WCU athletics programs, lodging, directions to campus and the latest local weather forecast. For those unable to attend contests, the Catamount Sports Network will broadcast each game over the Internet – also, WCU will stream audio for all and video through Catamount All-Access for home football games (subscription required). All the current data you need on the Catamounts is as close as your computer at:

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Credentials for sideline photographers will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis with agencies covering the participating schools on a regular basis receiving priority. Free-lance photographers may request credentials on a game-by-game basis. All free-lance photographers must submit proofs featuring game or sideline action to the Media Relations Office no later than four days following the game. Each photographer must pick up a photo pass from the press box or media will call prior to the game. NO PHOTOGRAPHERS OR MEDIA PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED WITHIN THE TEAM AREA AT ANY TIME.

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MEDIA PARKING

The Southern Conference will hold a coaches/media teleconference each week during the season. Western Carolina head coach Mark Speir is scheduled to be on the call from 10:56 am to 11:04 am each Tuesday. Contact Jason Yaman in the Southern Conference Public Affairs Department at (864) 591-5100 or Western Carolina Media Relations Office to receive the number needed to access the teleconference, WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO MEDIA ONLY. Following the teleconference, excerpts from the proceedings will be available online at CatamountSports.com.

Media parking for WCU football games –BY PERMIT ONLY– is located in the church parking lot directly across the street and behind the press box of E.J. Whitmire Stadium on Forest Hills Road. The lot is identified and a media parking placard must be displayed to gain admittance. The lot will be staffed by a member of the WCU Athletics Media Relations staff who will have a check list of those authorized to park in the media lot. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

The Southern Conference maintains a comprehensive site at www.SoConSports.com. In football, standings, notes, schedule/results and statistics for each league member are updated on a weekly basis. Similar information on the SoCon’s other 18 sports are available as well. Please contact Jason Yaman at (864) 591-5100 in the Southern Conference Public Affairs Department for additional information.

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Nine stations across both North and South Carolina are again set to carry broadcasts of the Catamount Sports Network (CSN) during the 2013 Catamount Football season. Western Carolina again welcomes back each station which combined to form the network a season ago, led by the lone FM signal in the group – WWCU-FM, Power 90dot5 in Cullowhee. For the seventh-straight year, 920 AM WPTL in Canton returns to the network carrying both football and men’s basketball broadcasts, with 1600 AM WTZQ in Hendersonville carrying Catamount football broadcasts in 2013 for a seventh-consecutive season. Also returning is 1050 AM WFSC in Franklin. A member of the Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Group, WFSC celebrated its 55th year on the air in May of 2012 by increasing its broadcast strength to 5,000 watts. Western Carolina welcomed back a familiar station at a different frequency in 2012 as 540 AM WRGC returned to the airwaves at its new strength of 5,000 watts in April, 2012. WRGC also carried CSN basketball broadcasts and a few baseball broadcasts last year. WCU also returns to the airwaves in Charlotte metro with the addition of two stations that bracket the Queen City. CSN welcomes 1150 AM WAVO – Charlotte/Rock Hill, S.C., and its sister station, 1270 AM WCGC in Belmont/Gaston County. CSN has again partnered with Stretch Internet (www.stretchinternet.com) to provide unlimited streaming audio through the athletics web site, CatamountSports.com. GARY AYERS is set to return to the microphone as the play-by-play voice for both football and men’s basketball in 2012-13. All told, Ayers has been behind mic for 27 of the past 28 years and has been a familiar voice to the region’s sports fans for over three decades. In addition to serving as the “Voice of the Catamounts,” the Swain County native has done play-by-play for Pisgah, Tuscola, Franklin, Cherokee and Swain High School football and basketball. Ayers, who is the President of Allison Outdoor Advertising in Sylva, also spent several seasons as the public address announcer for WCU Athletics. Also returning to the air waves this fall are JEFF BRYSON in the booth and sideline reporter, GREG MCLAMB. Bryson, a 23-year radio veteran ranging across the state, has also served as a Public Address voice for WCU athletics since 1998. Bryson serves as the program’s producer, as well as the in-booth host of the pre, halftime, and post-game shows. McLamb – a 2000 graduate of WCU – will patrol the sidelines for a sixth-straight season.

WCU and the Catamount Sports Network welcomed back a very familiar face and voice to the airwaves in 2012 as former Sports Information Director and longtime CSN color analyst, STEVE WHITE. White, who was WCU’s first athletics information director from 1967 until 1998, was honored by the Southern Conference in 2010 by receiving the league’s Distinguished Service Award. A 1967 graduate of WCU, White has nearly a half century service to the University and was an eight-time Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) “Outstanding Press Box Service” award winner. He officially retired from WCU in ‘98, but stayed active with WCU on the Catamount Sports Network until 2007 when he took on the role of Director of the “W” Lettermen’s Club, a position he held until 2010. CSN broadcasts using the Tie-Line i-Mix G3 unit, with segments and network breaks transmitted on- site. Also in use are a six-channel Shure M367 Mixer and a Shure PGX2/ SM58 Handheld Transmitter and PGX4 Diversity Receiver.

Bryson’s radio experience dates back over 25 years. During that time, he has worked at a variety of stations including WZZU-FM in Raleigh; WCHL-AM in Chapel Hill; WKSF-FM in Asheville; and served as the program director at WRGC-AM in Sylva. Bryson is no stranger to the Catamount Sports Network as he worked with CSN providing color analysis for football and men’s basketball for the 1995 and ‘96 seasons. Additionally, he has provided various play-by-play football and basketball broadcasts for Smoky Mountain, Franklin, Cherokee and Pisgah High Schools. McLamb joined the CSN crew on-the-air in 2007. His radio experience includes stints on the weekly sports talk shows, “Sports Talk Live” and “In the Litterbox,” both produced on WWCU-FM, Power 90dot5. McLamb is also a lead instructor of history at Haywood Community College in Clyde, N.C.

2013 CSN FOOTBALL AFFILIATES WWCU-FM, Power 90dot5 – Cullowhee, N.C. Flagship Station of Catamount Athletics Listen Live: www.WWCUFM.com 540 AM – WRGC – Sylva, N.C. 920 AM – WPTL – Canton, N.C. 970 AM – WYSE – Canton, N.C. 1050 AM – WFSC – Franklin, N.C.

1150 AM – WAVO – Charlotte/Rock Hill, S.C. 1270 AM – WCGC – Belmont, N.C. 1300 AM – WISE – Asheville, N.C. 1600 AM – WTZQ – Hendersonville, N.C.

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2013 Catamounts // Rosters NUMERICAL

ALPHABETICAL

Name

Pos.

Shaun Warren

5-7

Jaleel Lorquet

5-10

Fred Payne

5-10

175

Fr.

Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville HS)

Sertonuse Harris Jr.

6-0

190

So.

Mableton, Ga. (Pebblebrook HS)

Willie Police

5-9

165

Fr.

C.J. Goodman

5-11

165

R-Fr.

Christon Gill

6-0

205

Jr.

Eddie Sullivan

6-1

200

R-Jr.

Troy Mitchell

6-0

200

So.

Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls (Texas) HS)

Jawan Simmons

6-2

180

Jr.

Syracuse, N.Y. (North Carolina Tech / Nottingham HS)

R-Fr.

Stedman Lucas

6-1

235

Fr.

Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS)

R-Fr.

Jonah Duggan

6-1

200

R-Fr.

So.

Karnorris Benson

6-1

200

Jr.

200

Fr.

Michael Helms Jr.

6-2

215

R-Fr.

6-1

200

R-Fr.

Terryon Robinson

5-10

180

Fr.

Decatur, Ga. (Decatur HS)

5-9

165

So.

Garrett Brown

6-0

190

Jr.

Asheville, N.C. (Erwin HS)

89 Clark Eyers

6-5

240

R-Fr.

Seth Curtis

5-10

180

R-Fr.

Murphy, N.C. (Murphy HS)

71 Anthony Galavotti

6-0

250

Fr.

Darius Ramsey

5-8

180

So.

Waco, N.C. (Burns HS)

6-0

205

Jr.

J.D. Polk

6-0

175

Jr.

Fayetteville, N.C. (Jack Britt HS)

71 Tyler Gillen

5-10 195

So.

Bryson Jordan

6-2

195

Fr.

Flowery Branch, Ga. (Buford HS)

45 David Giron

5-11 190

Jr.

Terrence Green

5-10

200

R-So.

6 C.J. Goodman

5-11 165

R-Fr.

Garry Lewis

5-9

185

Fr.

34 Brandon Grady

5-9

Sr.

Trey Morgan

6-0

170

Fr.

24 Terrence Green

5-10 200 R-So.

Reggie Williams

5-11

195

R-Jr.

Wilmington, N.C. (Fayetteville State / New Hanover HS)

6-0

190

So.

Ace Clark

6-3

200

R-Jr.

Germantown, Md. (Clarksburg HS)

93 Caleb Hawkins

6-3

245

So.

Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;von Richardson

6-0

215

R-Sr.

Bowie, Md. (Navy/ Bowie HS)

15 Michael Helms Jr.

6-2

215

R-Fr.

Tyson Dickson

6-0

200

Fr.

Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove HS)

37 K.P. Hicks

6-2

205 R-So.

Ben Watkins

5-11

200

Sr.

Marietta, Ga. (Univ. of Findlay / Pope HS)

85 Steffon Hill

6-0

185

Fr.

Gary Richardson

6-0

170

R-Fr.

Clayton, N.C. (Clayton HS)

73 Austin Jacobs

6-3

245

Fr.

Coleman Cunningham

5-9

180

R-Fr.

Cornelia, Ga. (Habersham Central HS)

62 Ethan James

6-2

250

Fr.

Brandon Grady

5-9

180

Sr.

Easley, S.C. (Middle Tennessee State / Easley HS)

87 Jamil James

5-9

155

Sr.

A.J. McKoy

5-10

175

So.

Council, N.C. (East Bladen HS)

75 Justin James

6-2

285

Fr.

Richard Sigmon

K/P

5-10

185

Jr.

Mount Holly, N.C. (East Gaston HS)

91 Brian Johnson

6-3

240

R-Sr.

K.P. Hicks

6-2

205

R-So.

22 Bryson Jordan

6-2

195

Fr.

Clark Sechrest

P/K

6-0

210

Sr.

Cornelius, N.C. (North Carolina/North Mecklenburg HS)

74 Hunter Kirby

6-2

275

So.

Shane Samuels

5-7

160

Fr.

Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes HS)

81 Tyler Klipa

5-10 175 R-So.

Damian Whitaker

6-0

185

R-Fr.

25 Garry Lewis

5-9

185

Fr.

Courtland Carson

6-0

210

Sr.

Charlotte, N.C. (Independence HS)

5-10 165

So.

Andre Whitmire

6-0

250

Sr.

Spartanburg, S.C. (Spartanburg HS)

55 Jeff Lucas

5-11 215 R-So.

Marcus Stokes

6-2

225

Sr.

Roswell, Ga. (Lassiter HS)

12 Stedman Lucas

6-1

235

Fr.

London Richardson

6-0

220

So.

Lawndale, N.C. (Burns HS)

79 Helva Matungulu

6-5

265 R-So.

David Giron

5-11

190

Jr.

Guatemala City, Guatemala (Nolan Catholic HS)

92 Andrew Mayton

6-2

235

Fr.

Roderick Poag

6-1

220

Fr.

Marshville, N.C. (Forest Hills HS)

94 John McBeth

6-2

250

So.

Trevor Taylor

5-10

200

Sr.

Raleigh, N.C. (West Point Prep/Ravenscroft School)

35 A.J. McKoy

5-10 175

So.

Blake Metcalf

P/K

6-1

180

R-Fr.

48 Blake Metcalf

P/K

6-1

180

R-Fr.

Fred Mooring

6-2

240

Fr.

Snellville, Ga. (Shiloh HS)

10 Troy Mitchell

6-0

200

So.

49A

Caleb Duyck

5-9

165

So.

Marion, N.C. (McDowell HS)

No. Name

No.

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Class

59 Chandler Addertion

6-3

210

R-Fr.

99 Pete Balthrop Jr.

6-0

255

Sr.

14 Karnorris Benson

6-1

200

Jr.

67 Brandon Berridge

6-2

255

Fr.

18 Garrett Brown

6-0

190

Jr.

41 Courtland Carson

6-0

210

Sr.

98 Keensen Chambers

6-5

245

Sr.

80 Phillip Chavis

6-2

230

R-Jr.

28 Ace Clark

6-3

200

R-Jr.

33 Coleman Cunningham DB

5-9

180

19 Seth Curtis

5-10 180

63 Matt DeGraffinreed

6-2

300

30 Tyson Dickson

6-0

13 Jonah Duggan

49 Caleb Duyck

7 Christon Gill

4 Sertonuse Harris Jr.

2 Jaleel Lorquet

180

2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

Ht.

Wt.

Yr.

Hometown (Previous College/High School)

175

Jr.

China Grove, N.C. (Jesse C. Carson HS)

165

So.

Jesup, Ga. (Wayne County HS)

Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS) Mableton, Ga. (Pebblebrook HS) Bridgeport, Conn. (Avon Old Farm Prep / Bridgeport Central HS) Boca Raton, Fla. (Marshall / Boca Raton HS)

Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Therrell HS) Morganton, N.C. (Freedom HS)

Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS) Fayetteville, N.C. (Douglas Byrd HS) North Augusta, S.C. (North Augusta HS)

Charlotte, N.C. (Home School)

Decatur, Ga. (Druid Hills HS)

Asheville, N.C. (A.C. Reynolds HS)

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2013 Catamounts // Rosters NUMERICAL No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Yr.

Caleb Pate

6-2

240

R-Fr.

Tommy Tate

6-0

205

Fr.

Hometown (Previous College/High School) Seneca, S.C. (Seneca HS) Norcross, Ga. (Norcross HS)

Quevalas Murray

6-2

290

R-Sr.

Shelby, N.C. (Shelby HS)

Andrew Potts

6-3

300

R-Fr.

Hampstead, N.C. (Topsail HS)

Jeff Lucas

5-11

215

R-So.

Nashville, N.C. (Nash Central HS)

Lee Patillo

6-0

210

R-So.

Bryson City, N.C. (N.C. State / Swain County HS)

Avery Worsham

6-0

200

Fr.

Daniel Riddle

6-2

215

Fr.

Chandler Addertion

6-3

220

R-Fr.

Justin Puett

6-2

260

Fr.

Jake Thornton

6-0

260

R-So.

Indian Trail, N.C. (Porter Ridge HS) Raleigh, N.C. (Athens Drive HS) Graham, N.C. (Southern Alamance HS) Raleigh, N.C. (Wakefield HS) Toccoa, Ga. (Carson-Newman/Stephens County HS)

Ethan James

6-2

250

Fr.

Hudson, N.C. (South Caldwell HS)

Matt Degraffinreed

6-2

300

So.

Raleigh, N.C. (Millbrook HS)

Tyler Philpott

6-2

295

R-So.

Brandon Berridge

6-2

255

Fr.

Columbus, N.C. (Polk County HS) Sophia, N.C. (Randleman HS)

Tanner Poindexter

6-3

300

Fr.

Pfafftown, N.C. (Ronald Regan HS)

Dylan Sluder

6-2

295

R-Fr.

Anthony Galavotti

6-0

250

Fr.

Garner, N.C. (Garner Magnet HS)

71A

Tyler Gillen

5-10

195

So.

Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central HS)

Vince Williams

6-5

270

R-Sr.

Edina, Minn. (Edina HS)

Austin Jacobs

6-3

245

Fr.

Four Oaks, N.C. (Cleveland HS)

Hunter Kirby

6-2

275

So.

Inman, S.C. (Boiling Springs HS)

Justin James

6-2

285

Fr.

Savannah, Ga. (Calvary Day)

Josh Wineberg

6-6

270

So.

West Jefferson, N.C. (Ashe County HS)

Helva Matungulu

6-5

265

R-So.

Nairobi, Kenya (St. Mary’s School)

Phillip Chavis

6-2

230

R-Jr.

Greensboro, N.C. (New Mexico State / Dudley HS)

Tyler Klipa

5-10

175

R-So.

Fort Mill, S.C. (Fort Mill HS)

Tyler Sexton

6-4

215

Fr.

Jeff Moore

5-10

165

R-Jr.

Will Roseborough

6-3

195

Sr.

Irmo, S.C. (Ben Lippen HS)

Steffon Hill

6-0

185

Fr.

Hendersonville, N.C. (East Henderson HS)

Parker Swaringen

6-1

205

Fr.

Concord, N.C. (Concord HS)

86A

Aaron Pridemore

5-10

165

So.

Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes HS)

Jamil James

5-9

155

Sr.

Wilmington, N.C. (New Hanover HS)

John Sullivan

6-0

175

So.

Boca Raton, Fla. (Appalachian State / Boca Raton HS)

Clark Eyers

6-5

240

R-Fr.

Newton Grove, N.C. (Midway HS)

Kelvin Ume

6-1

260

Fr.

Acworth, Ga. (North Cobb HS)

Brian Johnson

6-3

240

R-Sr.

Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park HS)

Andrew Mayton

6-2

235

Fr.

Midway, N.C. (North Davidson HS)

Caleb Hawkins

6-3

245

So.

Durham, N.C. (Northern Durham HS)

Lexington, N.C. (Central Davidson HS)

Flat Rock, N.C. (East Henderson HS) Raleigh, N.C. (Broughton HS)

John McBeth

6-2

250

So.

Greensboro, N.C. (Northern Guilford HS)

Daniel Nash

6-3

215

Fr.

Holly Springs, N.C. (Holly Springs HS)

Tahjai Watt

6-4

200

Fr.

Andre Shishkin

6-3

255

R-Sr.

No. Name

Pos.

83 Jeff Moore

49 Fred Mooring

26 Trey Morgan

6-0

170

Fr.

52 Quevalas Murray

6-2

290

R-Sr.

95 Daniel Nash

6-3

215

Fr.

6-1

180

R-Fr.

6-2

240

R-Fr.

210 R-So.

Chisolm Okolie 50 Caleb Pate

Ht.

Wt.

Class

5-9

165

R-Fr.

6-2

240

Fr.

56 Lee Pattillo

6-0

3 Fred Payne

5-10 175

64 Tyler Philpott

6-2

295 R-So.

46 Roderick Poag

6-1

220

Fr.

6-3

300

Fr.

5-9

165

Fr.

68 Tanner Poindexter 5 Willie Police

Fr.

21 J.D. Polk

6-0

175

Jr.

53 Andrew Potts

6-3

300

R-Fr.

86 Aaron Pridemore

5-10 165

So.

60 Justin Puett

6-2

260

Fr.

20 Darius Ramsey

5-8

180

So.

29 De’von Richardson

6-0

215

R-Sr.

44 London Richardson

6-0

220

So.

58 Daniel Riddle

6-2

215

Fr.

16 Terryon Robinson

5-10 180

Fr.

84 Will Roseborough

6-3

195

Sr.

39 Shane Samuels

5-7

160

Fr.

38 Clark Sechrest

P/K

6-0

210

Sr.

82 Tyler Sexton

6-4

215

Fr.

97 Andre Shishkin

6-3

280

R-Sr.

36 Richard Sigmon

K/P

5-10 185

Jr.

11 Jawan Simmons

6-2

180 R-So.

70 Dylan Sluder

6-2

295

R-Fr.

43 Marcus Stokes

6-2

225

Sr.

6-1

200

R-Jr.

6-0

175

So.

9 Eddie Sullivan 88 John Sullivan 86 Parker Swaringen

6-1

205

Fr.

51 Tommy Tate

6-0

205

Fr.

47 Trevor Taylor

5-10 200

R-Jr.

61 Jake Thornton

6-0

260

R-Jr.

90 Kelvin Ume

6-1

260

Fr.

5-7

175

Jr.

5-11 200

Sr.

1 Shaun Warren 31 Ben Watkins 96 Tahjai Watt

6-4

200

Fr.

40 Damian Whitaker

5-10 185

R-Fr.

Charlotte, N.C. (North Mecklenburg HS)

42 Andre Whitmire

6-0

250

Sr.

Izehusk, Russia (Santa Rosa College / Novato HS)

27 Reggie Williams

5-11 195

R-Jr.

72 Vince Williams

6-5

270

R-Sr.

76 Josh Wineberg

6-6

270

So.

57 Avery Worsham

6-0

200

Fr.

Keensen Chambers

6-5

245

Sr.

Greenville, S.C. (Tennessee/Worchester (Mass.) Academy)

Pete Balthrop Jr.

6-0

255

Sr.

Clemmons, N.C. (West Forsyth HS)

Chisolm Okolie

6-1

180

R-Fr.

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Duluth, Ga. (Northview HS)

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2013 Catamounts // Preseason Two-Deep

WCU FOOTBALL – 2013 PRESEASON DEPTH CHART OFFENSE QB 9 EDDIE SULLIVAN - OR - 10 TROY MITCHELL

DEFENSE

SPECIALISTS

6-0 200 R-JR. 6-0 200 SO.

RE 94 JOHN MCBETH 79 Helva Matungulu

6-2 250 SO. 6-5 265 R-So.

PK 36 RICHARD SIGMON 38 Clark Sechrest

5-10 185 6-0 210

JR. Sr.

5-7 180 5-6 175

SO. Jr.

DT 97 ANDRE SHISHKIN 70 Dylan Sluder

6-3 255 R-SR. 6-1 295 R-Fr.

H 10 TROY MITCHELL 18 Garrett Brown

6-0 200 6-0 190

SO. Jr.

WR-X 14 KARNORRIS BENSON 19 Seth Curtis

6-1 200 5-10 190

JR. R-Fr.

NOSE 42 ANDRE WHITMIRE 99 Pete Balthrop Jr.

SR. Sr.

KO 36 RICHARD SIGMON 38 Clark Sechrest

5-10 185 6-0 210

JR. Sr.

WR-Y 18 GARRETT BROWN 6 C.J. Goodman

6-0 190 5-11 165

JR. R-Fr.

6-3 240 R-SR. 6-3 245 So.

P 38 CLARK SECHREST 48 Blake Metcalf

6-0 210 6-1 180

SR. R-Fr.

WR-Z 83 JEFF MOORE 81 Tyler Klipa

5-10 5-10

RB 20 DARIUS RAMSEY 1 Shaun Warren

TE 44 LONDON RICHARDSON 15 Michael Helms Jr.

165 R-SO. 175 R-So.

5-10 220 6-2 215

LE 91 BRIAN JOHNSON 93 Caleb Hawkins BUCK

7 CHRISTON GILL 33 Coleman Cunningham

SO. R-Fr.

MIKE 41 COURTLAND CARSON 55 Jeff Lucas

LT 52 QUEVALAS MURRAY 63 Matt DeGraffinreed

6-2 290 R-SR. 6-2 300 So.

WILL 29 DE’VON RICHARDSON 37 K.P. Hicks

LG 64 TYLER PHILPOTT 53 Andrew Potts

6-2 295 R-SO. 6-2 300 R-Fr.

FCB 35 A.J. MCKOY 21 J.D. Polk

C 61 JAKE THORNTON 60 Justin Puett

6-0 260 R-SO. 6-2 260 Fr.

SS 28 ACE CLARK 31 Ben Watkins

RG 74 HUNTER KIRBY 50 Caleb Pate

6-2 275 6-2 240

SO. R-Fr.

RT 76 JOSH WINEBERG 72 Vince Williams

6-5 6-5

270 SO. 270 R-Sr.

BCB

4 SERTONUSE HARRIS 47 Trevor Taylor 2 JALEEL LORQUET 24 Terrence Green

6-0 250 6-0 255

6-0 205 5-9 180 6-1 5-11

JR. R-Fr.

210 SR. KR 1 SHAUN WARREN 215 R-So. - AND - 20 DARIUS RAMSEY

6-0 215 R-SR. 6-2 205 R-So. 5-10 6-0

LS 59 CHANDLER ADDERTION 61 Jake Thornton

175 175

PR 14 KARNORRIS BENSON 20 Darius Ramsey

6-3 220 R-FR. 6-0 260 R-So. 5-7 175 5-7 180

JR. SO.

6-1 200 5-7 180

JR. So.

SO. Jr.

6-3 200 R-SO. 5-11 200 R-Sr. 6-0 190 5-9 200

SO. Sr.

5-10 165 SO. 5-10 200 R-So.

Pronunciation Guide 2 4 7 11 13 14 29 38 45 49 52 59 60 63 67 70 79 80 81 84 89 90 96 97 98 AC AC HC

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JALEEL LORQUET ...............................juh - LEEL lor - QWET SERTONUSE Harris ...............................sir - TOE - knee - us CHRISTON Gill............................................ like “Christian” JAWAN Simmons ..............................................juh - WHON Jonah DUGGAN ................................................DOO - guhn KARNORRIS Benson..................................... car - NORE- is DE’VON Richardson............................................duh - VON Clark SECHREST ...............................................SEE - crest David GIRON ......................................................HER - rron Caleb DUYCK .............................................................DIKE QUEVALAS Murray .....................................quah - VALL - us Chandler ADDERTION...................................ADD -dur - ton Justin PUETT.......................................................... PEW - it Matt DeGraffinreed ...................... duh - GRAPH - uhn - reid Brandon BERRIDGE ........................................ BEAR - idge Dylan SLUDER..................................................SLEW - durr HELVA MATUNGULU ............. ELL - va MATT - tun - guh - loo Phillip CHAVIS...................................................CHAY - viss Tyler KLIPA ...........................................................CLIP - uh STEFFON Hill ..................................................... STEFF - un Clark EYERS .....................................................like “Ayers” Kelvin UME ......................................................... EW - may TAHJAI Watt....................................................... TAH - shea Andre SHISHKIN.............................................. SHISH - ken KEENSEN Chambers ...........................................KEN - son Chisolm OKOLIE ..........................................oh - COAL - lee Mark RHEA ....................................................................RAY Steve SISA ........................................................... SEE - suh Mark SPEIR ......................................................like “Spear”

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2013 Catamounts // Preview Youth, new faces and potential are the key words for Western Carolina football entering 2013, the second year under head coach Mark Speir. With a roster chocked full of talented young players countered by a hungry group of upperclassmen, the 2013 Catamounts face a very challenging schedule amidst a year of landscape change both in the Southern Conference but also at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level. Three league members – Appalachian State, Georgia Southern and Elon – will play their final football season under the SoCon banner. ASU and GSU are amidst reclassifying to NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and are not eligible to earn the SoCon’s automatic qualifying bid into postseason, while Elon will move to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) beginning in 2014. Also, the 2013 FCS playoffs expand to 24 teams from the 20 post-season squads that have made it since the 2010 season. Entering the 2013 season, Speir has four new faces serving as assistant coaches, headlined by Shawn Quinn as the defensive coordinator. Quinn made the move from Charleston Southern which plays in the Big South Conference, and also has experience in the Southern Conference at Georgia Southern. He also has coordinator experience after serving as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. In addition to Quinn, WCU brought in De’Rail Sims as the running backs coach, making the move from perennial Division-II football power, Carson-Newman. In 2012 under Sims’ tutelage, Carson-Newman’s running attack led Division II football by averaging nearly 380 rushing yards per game and 52 touchdowns on the ground – the most among all schools regardless of NCAA division. Speir also added Dennis Thomas as a defensive assistant to work along side Mark Rhea with the defensive linemen, with former Catamount wide receiver – and 13-year veteran of the NFL – David Patten contributing as an offensive assistant working with the wide receivers. Another notable change during the off-season was the addition of Evan Barr, Nick White and Dan O’Connell to the Athletic Performance staff in the weight room during the winter months. Western Carolina returns 61.4-percent of its all-purpose yards (2,905 of 4,735) from a season ago while also returning a combined 13 starters with six on offense and seven on the defensive

side of the ball. Combined, though, WCU brings back 22 players that made an appearance in the starting lineup including 17 that made three-or-more starts. Offensively, WCU returns a host of talented players and a bulk of its offensive line that begins its second season almost fully intact. Four of the five linemen that started the final three games of the 2012 regular season – Josh Wineberg, Tyler Philpott, Quevalas Murray and Matt Degraffinreed – are back. The unit welcomes the return of veteran Vince Williams from an injury that sidelined him a year ago. In the backfield, SoCon All-Freshman team selection Darius Ramsey returns after pacing WCU in rushing a year ago. The Catamount wide receiving corps is deep, but young in terms of on-field playing experience with the top returning wide out – Karnorris Benson – ranked fourth on the team a season ago (19 catches for 349 yards). There are many opportunities for players to step-up at wide receiver. Same can be said of the tight end position with none of the remaining position players having caught a pass in a game, they have primarily been used in support of the Catamount running attack. Coming out of its annual spring practice redshirt junior transfer Eddie Sullivan and sophomore signal caller Troy Mitchell were neck-and-neck to earn the starting nod at quarterback. Sullivan made six starts including five-straight in the backfield a year ago while Mitchell started five times including the final three regular season games, seeing action in all 11 games on the year. Defensively, the Catamounts return six of their Top 10 tacklers from a season ago including linebacker Courtland Carson, who ranked second on the squad, with 97 total hits and safety Sertonuse Harris, who was named to the all-freshman team, with 93 tackles. Adding depth in the secondary are redshirt junior Ace Clark and sophomore Jaleel Lorquet who combined for 132 stops and four interceptions in 2012. WCU’s defensive front will be anchored by a four seniors including defensive end Brian Johnson (36 tackles in 2012), Keensen Chambers (19 tackles in 2012), Andre Whitmire (12 tackles in 2012) and Andre Shishkin, who returns for a fifth year after injury kept him out of action in 2012. Sophomores John McBeth and Caleb Hawkins – both with 22 stops apiece in 2012 –have improved following solid freshmen campaigns. Otherwise, youth and inexperience will abound on defense.

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Senior punter Clark Sechrest, was listed on the 2013 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) preseason Punter Award Watch List, and junior placekicker Richard Sigmon highlight WCU’s specialists who will key the third facet of the game for Speir and company.

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Western Carolina’s 2012 season opens prior to the Labor Day holiday and runs through midNovember with the opening round of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs slated for Nov. 24. The 12-game schedule features four nonconference games in addition to the eight-game Southern Conference slate. A combined four opponents played in post-season a year ago including three in the FCS playoffs.

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For just the second time in school history, the letters that abbreviate Western Carolina University – “W-C-U” – will adorn the school’s football helmet. The new white lettering with gold outline will accompany the front-facing Catamount head athletics logo. Western Carolina returned to its long-standing tradition of wearing purple helmets in Cullowhee in 2012. This year’s version of the Catamount football helmet again features a deep purple color with reflective gold metallic flake and a matching deep purple facemask and chin straps. Since 1969 when the legendary former head coach Bob Waters stepped foot on the WCU campus, Catamount football teams have worn purple helmets for 39 of the 44 years. The only exceptions are the 1989 season under Dale Strahm with the “yellow LSU” look, and four seasons which featured metallic gold helmet with the new logo and three “cat scratches” down the center. The “LSU-style” helmet was the only other design to feature the letters, WCU. Whereas WCU has sported solid purple domes on the football field numerous times in its history, the team has also used myriad of logos to adorn the helmets over time. Prior to the 1971 season, Waters and his staff decided that the helmets needed a new look – and as it turned out, it became the most recognizable helmet moniker in program history. The script “The Cats” hit the headgear and, over time, became the tradition of WCU football. Although the print of the script changed in color – going from white to gold – “The Cats” remained on the Catamount football helmets for 27 of the next 29 years with the lone exception coming in 1989 under Strahm and the 1990 season which again featured a un-logoed, purple helmet. WCU underwent another helmet change in 1999 with a golden block “W” on both sides and a white-and-gold, tri-stripe down the middle which was on the headgear for three seasons. “The Cats” returned to the helmets in 2002, adding a modern treatment to those dynamic duo of words and a cat-like look with eyes and whiskers enveloping the word mark. The modern “The Cats” look stayed until 2008 when the purple helmets gave way to the aforementioned golden domes.

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CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL NOTES ENTERING 2013: • Five home dates and three match-ups against Bowl Championship Subdivision (BCS) teams highlight Western Carolina’s 2013 football schedule ... the season opens prior to the Labor Day holiday and runs through mid-November with the opening round of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs slated for Nov. 30 ... the expanded, 12-game schedule features four nonconference opponents including Mars Hill, Middle Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Auburn, in addition to the eight-game Southern Conference slate; • Combined, four of WCU’s 2013 opponents played in post-season a year ago including

three in the FCS playoffs (Appalachian State, Georgia Southern and Wofford) and Virginia Tech which defeated Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando, Fla.; • The Catamounts enter 2013 riding back-to-back 1-10 overall seasons with the two wins

over the past two years, both coming against NCAA Division II foe, Mars Hill ... WCU’s last win over a NCAA Division I foe came at The Citadel on Oct. 2, 2010; • WCU enters 2013 riding a 10-game losing skid, the second longest winless drought in

FCS football behind Rhode Island’s current 13-game losing streak that dates back to the 2011 season; • Western Carolina’s current 22-game SoCon losing skid is the LONGEST in all of NCAA Division I football entering the 2013 season ... Kansas in the Big 12 has dropped 21-straight league games at the FBS level; • WCU’s youth movement continues in 2013 ... the Catamounts’ preseason football roster

features 41 true or redshirt freshmen and 15 sophomores ... All told, that makes 56 players on roster that are in their third semester of college or less which comprises over 55-percent of the roster; • WCU returns 147 of its 257 points scored a season ago including 50 by quarterback Troy Mitchell who rushed for eight touchdowns and a PAT in 2012 ... Placekicker Richard Sigmon returns as the team’s second leading scorer with 43 points coming on six made field goals and 23-of-25 on PATs, also rushing for a point-after score on a botched snap; • Defensively, three of the top five tacklers from a season ago are back including Courtland Carson (2nd, 97 tackles), Sertonuse Harris (3rd, 93 tackles) and Ace Clark (4th, 88 tackles) ... Four of the team’s five interceptions are back as both Clark and Jaleel Lorquet finished with two picks apiece while six of the six players with a fumble recovery return.

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QUARTERBACKS

RUNNING BACKS

WIDE RECEIVERS

A year after entering the season without a quarterback having taken a snap in the Purple & Gold in competitive action, the 2013 Catamounts have two signal callers (both pictured) that saw extensive action during 2012. Returning sophomore Troy Mitchell played in all 11 games a season ago with five starts at quarterback while redshirt junior Eddie Sullivan started six of the seven games in which he saw action including five-straight early in the season. The two-headed quarterback system for WCU combined for 1,857 yards through the air and eight touchdowns, both tossing four apiece. Sullivan just missed the 1,000-yard plateau with 979 yards passing while Mitchell threw for 862. Both dual-threat QB’s also proved to be effective on the ground in WCU’s new read-option package as Mitchell and Sullivan ranked second and third, respectively, in the ground game. Mitchell rushed for 433 yards and a teambest eight touchdowns while Sullivan netted 274 rushing yards and two scores. The duo is flanked by junior Jawan Simmons, who missed 2012 due to a leg injury, and redshirt freshman Jonah Duggan who ran the scout team offense a season ago.

The Catamount offense returns two capable tailbacks from 2012 in sophomore Darius Ramsey (pictured) and junior Shaun Warren. Added depth comes from redshirt freshman C.J. Goodman, true freshman Garry Lewis and converted running back, junior David Giron. WCU returns its leading rusher from the 2012 season in Ramsey. The second-year tailback led WCU with 503 rushing yards in his rookie campaign, tallying two touchdowns en route to earning Southern Conference All-Freshman team honors. He additionally ranked third on the team with 25 pass receptions out of the backfield. A shifty speedster in the backfield, Warren showed signs of brilliance two seasons ago while earning post-season SoCon All-Freshman team honors, rushing for a team-leading 454 yards rushing and five TDs. In 2012, Warren only saw 31 rushes for 159 yards out of a deep backfield, but carved out a niche in the return game. He ranked second on the team in all-purpose yards with 596 – an average of 54.2 per game. Adding depth and competing for playing time in the backfield are Goodman, Lewis and Giron. Goodman spent the majority of the 2012 season working with WCU’s scout team while Giron – who was a high school tailback – converted from wide receiver to running back during the spring to bolster numbers. Giron led all running backs with a teamhigh 23 rushes for 107 yards including a 15-yard TD rush in WCU’s annual spring game.

One of the deepest positions – yet most game inexperienced – positions on the field for the Catamount offense entering 2013 is at wide receiver. WCU has 14 wide out position players listed entering the season with just five having played in game action for the Purple & Gold. Leading the wide receivers are a pair of juniors in Karnorris Benson and Garrett Brown (pictured). The tandem combined for 26 catches a year ago – one for a touchdown (WCU’s lone receiving TD)– and a total of 447 yards. Benson pulled down 19 catches for 349 yards including the team’s longest catch of the year on a 74-yard touchdown pass at Elon. Brown continues to learn the receiver position after converting from quarterback. WCU also returns wideouts Jeff Moore (three catches), Jamil James (one catch) and Tyler Klipa (missed season due to injury) who have game experience. But the general premise of WCU’s spread offense – getting the ball to playmakers in space and let them go to work – plays right into the influx of talent. The WCU coaching staff expects big things from newcomers Willie Police (Marietta, Ga.), Terryon Robinson (Decatur, Ga.) and local product, Steffon Hill (Hendersonville, N.C.).

NOTES: • WCU rotated its two quarterbacks, Sullivan and Mitchell, during the 2012 season ... Sullivan garnered the starting nod out of camp, but missed the season opener due to a violation of team rules leaving the true freshman Mitchell to make the first start; • With a change in offense in 2012, the Catamounts threw for 1,857 yards – the fewest for a WCU squad in a season since passing for just 1,790 in 2009 ... the combined completion percentage of 56.7%, however, was the best for WCU also since 2009; • Western Carolina ranked sixth in the SoCon in passing offense in 2012, averaging 168.8 yards per game ... WCU’s 107.6 passer efficiency ranked at the bottom of the nineteam league; • Western Carolina returns 13 of its 22 rushing touchdowns from 2012 including a team-high eight by Troy Mitchell.

NOTES: • WCU finished with 22 rushing touchdowns in 2012, the most scores on the ground by the Catamounts since tallying 25 back in 2001 ... Since graduated senior Michael Johnson led the running backs with five rushing TDs a year ago; • WCU returns 13 of the 22 rushing TDs from 2012 including

a team-high eight by quarterback Troy Mitchell ... Returning tailbacks Darius Ramsey (2) and Shaun Warren (1) both scored rushing TDs in 2012; • Darius Ramsey ranked 10th in the SoCon in rushing, aver-

aging 55.9 yards on the ground per game. RUNNING BACKS (5) 1 Shaun Warren

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NOTES: • WCU threw for 1,857 yards in 2012, the fewest yards in a season since passing for just 1,790 in 2009 ... WCU completed 181 passes, though, the third-most since 2008 – of those, 120 were hauled in by wide receivers; • Karnorris Benson caught seven passes for 90 yards and three TD’s in the Spring Game ... Seth Curtis caught three passes for 56 yards while also rushing four times for 11 yds. 5 14 16 18 19 32 81 83 84 85 86 87 88

WIDE RECEIVERS (14) Willie Police 5-9 165 Fr. Karnorris Benson 6-1 200 Jr. Terryon Robinson 5-10 180 Fr. Garrett Brown 6-0 190 Jr. Seth Curtis 5-10 180 R-Fr. Gary Richardson 6-0 170 R-Fr. Tyler Klipa 5-10 175 R-So. Jeff Moore 5-10 165 R-Jr. Will Roseborough 6-3 195 Sr. Steffon Hill 6-0 185 Fr. Aaron Pridemore 5-10 165 So. Jamil James 5-9 155 Sr. John Sullivan 6-0 175 So. Chisolm Okolie 6-1 180 R-Fr. CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

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TIGHT ENDS

OFFENSIVE LINE

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For the Catamount offense, the tight end position is heavily utilized in the read option attack for blocking much like the role of a fullback. However, if the defense does not respect the downfield abilities of the tight end, the position can also slip out on a passing route to bolster the rush with a short passing game. Western Carolina lost its two most experienced tight ends to graduation in 2012 in both Conner Orr and Nate Stephenson. That tandem combined for 10 career catches, 178 yards and three touchdowns. The Catamounts return just one tight end – sophomore London Richardson (pictured) – who saw playing time last year, but are void of a tight end that has caught a pass in a game situation. Richardson saw action in 10 games a season ago including time at tight end and on special teams. He is a strong, athletic player that will help WCU stretch the field. Adding depth to the position are redshirt junior Phillip Chavis who transferred into the program two years ago, and two redshirt freshmen – Michael Helms, who converted from quarterback to wide receiver before settling in at tight end during the spring, and Clark Eyers, the largest of the returning players at the position at 6-5, 240 lbs. WCU has added three true freshmen to the mix at tight end including Roderick Poag (Marshville, N.C.), Tyler Sexton (Flat Rock, N.C.) and Parker Swaringen (Concord, N.C.). The rookies could factor into playing time in 2013.

WCU’s offensive front returns four of the five players which started in the final three games of 2012 – redshirt senior Quevalas Murray (pictured, started all 11 games), redshirt sophomore Tyler Philpott (started seven games) and sophomores Matt DeGraffinreed (started twice) and Josh Wineberg, who started all 10 games in which he saw action. During 2012 spring drills, Murray – who has started the past 22 games at center after converting from defensive line after his freshman year – relinquished the middle position to move to tackle. Redshirt sophomore Jake Thornton, who sat out 2012 after transferring from Carson-Newman, took the majority of the snaps at center during spring practice. Other keys along the offensive front are the continued emergence of Philpott, DeGraffinreed and Wineberg, as well as redshirt freshman Andrew Potts. WCU also returns redshirt senior Vince Williams from injury that sidelined him in 2012. Williams, a native of Edina, Minn., has 12 career starts under his belt including 10 games at left guard in 2011. A talented group of incoming freshmen includes Justin Puett (Raleigh, N.C.), Ethan James (Hudson, N.C.), Brandon Berridge (Sophia, N.C.), Tanner Poindexter (Pfafftown, N.C.), Anthony Galavotti (Garner, N.C.), Austin Jacobs (Four Oaks, N.C.) and Justin James (Savannah, Ga.). Also, redshirt freshman Caleb Pate converted to the offensive line last spring. All are expected to push the veteran unit, but may not be called upon in a starting role right away.

Western Carolina returns its primary two specialists in senior punter Clark Sechrest (pictured) and placekicker Richard Sigmon who handled the kicking duties in 2012. Sechrest, who transferred to WCU from North Carolina in 2011 following his freshman season, took over as the team’s primary punter in 2012 after doing most of the placekicking as a sophomore. He punted just five times in 2011, but led the team in scoring with 44 points in his first season in Cullowhee, going a perfect 32-for-32 in PATs while connecting on 4-of-7 field goals. Last season, Sechrest punted 64 times – second in the SoCon – and ranked fourth with a 41.9 yard per kick average including a career-long of 58 yards against Chattanooga. A total of 15 of his kicks tallied 50-or-more yards while 18 were downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Sechrest additionally punched through three extra points and a 36yard field goal for six total points, giving him 50 for his WCU career. In addition to kicking off, Sigmon was the primary kicker on field goals and PATs. He finished 6-for-12 on field goals and was 23-of-25 on PATs in 2012. A season after sitting out as a redshirt, Chandler Addertion is penciled in as the starting long snapper.

NOTES: • Last season, Western Carolina had two tight ends haul in scoring strikes – since graduated Conner Orr and Nate Stephenson both caught touchdown passes; • In 2012, the tight end position accounted for NINE of

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NOTES: • Clark Sechrest was listed on the 2013 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Punter Award Watch List in the summer prior to the season; • One season after being perfect in PAT’s, WCU finished 2012 ninth in the SoCon at 89.7%, connecting on 26-of-29 attempts ... the Catamount special teams were eighth in field goals at 53.8% (7-of-13); • Clark Sechrest ranked fourth in the SoCon in punting average at 41.9 yards per boot; • WCU was one of just four SoCon teams to attempt an onside kick in 2012 ... Furman was 1-for-2 while WCU, Georgia Southern and Elon were all 0-for-1. SPECIALISTS (5) 36 Richard Sigmon

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DEFENSIVE LINE

LINEBACKERS

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Despite losing a lot to graduation along the defensive front following the 2012 season, Western Carolina returns six players which saw extensive time on the defensive line – and a combined seven that have played double-figure collegiate games. WCU’s preseason starting two deep includes four seniors – Andre Whitmire, Pete Balthrop and Andre Shishkin, who is returning from an injury that sidelined him in 2012, are in the middle with redshirt senior Brian Johnson (pictured) anchoring one defensive end position. Johnson returns as the leading tackler along the front line, finishing 10th on the squad with 36 stops. Two talented sophomore ends – John McBeth and Caleb Hawkins – are also back after gaining invaluable experience as true freshman. McBeth recorded 3.5 tackles for loss in 2012, the most among the returning linemen, while Hawkins led the squad with 2.5 sacks a season ago. Other returners such as senior Keensen Chambers, redshirt sophomore Helva Matungulu and redshirt freshman Dylan Sluder will factor into playing time. WCU’s newcomers will add much needed depth to the defensive line position – and could factor into playing time before the season’s end.

New defensive coordinator Shawn Quinn installed the 4-3 defense during the spring which puts a spotlight on WCU’s linebackers which have worked through a 4-2-5 system the past five seasons. Players such as Christon Gill, De’Von Richardson and K.P. Hicks who have played line backing roles under the guise of a defensive back will now workout solely as linebackers. Keying the position are returners such Gill, Richardson (37 tackles in 2012) and senior Courtland Carson (pictured) 1 who has 21 career starts at linebacker. Redshirt sophomore Jeff Lucas also had a solid spring. One question mark will be the level at which senior Marcus Stokes returns after missing most of spring practice due to a leg injury. Stokes had 21 tackles a season ago as a reserve. WCU will look to its handful of newcomers to both add depth gaining experience for the future during 2013. Local product Lee Pattillo (Bryson City, N.C.) transferred in from North Carolina State to headlining the newcomers, with big things also expected from freshmen Stedman Lucas (Orangeburg, S.C.), Bryson Jordan (Flowery Branch, Ga.), Tyson Dickson (Ellenwood, Ga.), Tommy Tate (Norcross, Ga.) and Daniel Riddle (Raleigh, N.C.).

Western Carolina enters 2013 with its preseason twodeep at defensive back holding a combined 64 collegiate appearances experience including 36 starts in 2012. It is one of the most experienced positions for the Catamounts. Headlining the returners is redshirt junior Ace Clark, who landed on the SoCon All-Freshman team in 2011. Clark ranked fourth on the 2012 squad with 88 tackles which ranks third among WCU’s returning defenders. Two sophomores made a big splash in their first seasons as Jaleel Lorquet (pictured) and Sertonuse Harris both landed on the 2012 SoCon All-Freshman squad. Harris ranked third on the squad with 93 tackles, while Lorquet finished with 44 stops and along with Clark, tallied two interceptions. Opening day starter Terrence Green, who suffered a season-ending injury against Mars Hill, returns as do seniors Trevor Taylor, Ben Watkins and Brandon Grady, junior J.D. Polk and redshirts Reggie Williams and Damian Whitaker. Talented newcomers in freshmen Fred Payne (Gainesville, Ga.), Trey Morgan (North Augusta, S.C.), and Shane Samuels (Duncan, S.C.) should push for playing time during preseason and as the year progresses.

NOTES: • Western Carolina ranked ninth in the SoCon with 12 sacks in 2012 ... Eight of WCU’s 12 sacks in 2012 were made by defensive linemen while 21.5 of the 49 tackles for loss came from the front push.

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NOTES: ing second on the squad in 2012 with 97 total hits including 42 solo stops and six tackles for loss ... Carson ranked fifth in the final SoCon standings with 8.8 tackles per game; • K.P. Hicks paced the defense with 11 tackles during WCU’s annual Spring Game.

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NOTES: • For a second-straight season, WCU’s secondary only had five interceptions in 2012 ... Four of the five INTs return in Ace Clark and Jaleel Lorquet; • Three of the top four returning tacklers from a season ago were defensive backs – Sertonuse Harris (93), Ace Clark (88) and Jaleel Lorquet (44). DEFENSIVE BACKS (16) 2 Jaleel Lorquet 5-10 165 So. 3 Fred Payne 5-10 175 Fr. 4 Sertonuse Harris Jr. 6-0 190 So. 21 J.D. Polk 6-0 175 Jr. 24 Terrence Green 5-10 200 R-So. 26 Trey Morgan 6-0 170 Fr. 27 Reggie Williams 5-11 195 R-Jr. 28 Ace Clark 6-3 200 R-Jr. 31 Ben Watkins 5-11 200 Sr. 34 Brandon Grady 5-9 180 Sr. 35 A.J. McKoy 5-10 175 So. 39 Shane Samuels 5-7 160 Fr. 40 Damian Whitaker 6-0 185 R-Fr. 47 Trevor Taylor 5-10 200 Sr. CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

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institutions (WCU, Elon and ASU), most recently organizing the efforts that landed Appalachian State six-consecutive crops of freshmen that have been widely considered to be among the top in NCAA Division I FCS recruiting classes and that helped the Mountaineers to three-straight national titles. On the field, Speir has coached multiple All-Southern Conference selections. In all, he has coached nine allconference honorees that have earned the distinction 13 times in his nine seasons on staff. Six of Speir’s position players garnered All-America honors during his tenure at ASU including the most recent recipient, linebacker Jeremy Kimbrough, who was selected to the second team by The Sports Network. Additionally, defensive ends Jabari Fletcher, Jason Hunter, Marques Murrell and Gary Tharrington and defensive tackle Anthony Williams combined for All-America honors a total of six times. Speir’s most notable pupils, Hunter and Murrell, tied for the SoCon lead with 13 sacks apiece and accounted for six defensive touchdowns between them in 2005. Murrell also led the nation with 13 sacks in `06. Both have enjoyed productive NFL careers, with Hunter entering his sixth pro season this year with the Denver Broncos.

Mark Speir, who has spent much of his 22-year coaching career at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level, was named head football coach at Western Carolina University as announced by Director of Athletics Randy Eaton during a press conference held in the Ramsey Center on Dec. 22, 2011. Speir (pronounced “spear”), who got his coaching career start at Western Carolina under former Catamount head coach Steve Hodgin from 1991-96, is the 13th head coach of the WCU football program all-time. “When I stood at my introductory press conference last week, I told the Catamount nation that I was looking for four main attributes of our next head football coach: a love for the student-athlete and an unwavering commitment to their success, both on and off the field; a track record of success at the FCS level; pre-existing relationships with local and regional high school coaches; and someone who is a `fit’ in the athletics department, on campus and in the community. I have found all four in Mark Speir,” said Eaton.

A native of Kannapolis, N.C., Speir broke into coaching while an undergraduate at Clemson University, working as a student assistant from 1986 through 1989, and helped the Tigers to three Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships during his four years. Following his graduation with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education in 1990, Speir landed on Hodgin’s staff in Cullowhee, first working with the running backs from 1991-93, then the linebackers in 1994 before coaching the defensive line and serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator from 1995-96. Throughout his collegiate coaching career, Speir has made a name for himself through the recruiting process. He has held the title of recruiting coordinator at three NCAA FCS

Off the field, Speir is involved in many charitable causes. He has raised more than $30,000 to help rebuild the Memorial Christian Hospital in Bangladesh by training for and participating in the 2008 Music City Marathon in Nashville, which he finished in 4:01; the 2009 Boston Marathon, which he completed in 3:59; and the 2010 Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati. In 2009, he traveled to Bangladesh to provide much-needed medical supplies and volunteer at the hospital for 10 days. In 2011, Speir turned to organizing and participating in motorcycle tours as a way to continue to raise funds for the worthy cause. Jerry Moore, the former head coach at Appalachian State where Speir worked for nine seasons, praised WCU for its

Speir returns to Cullowhee after spending nine seasons at Appalachian State where he was a part of three-consecutive FCS National Championships from 2005-07, serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator since 2004 while also most recently coaching the inside linebackers. He has also coached the Mountaineers’ running backs (2003-04), defensive line (2005-08) and defensive ends (2009-10). In 2009, Speir was tabbed as the NCAA Division I FCS Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). The award has been handed out every year since 1997 at the five levels of football including the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), FCS, Division II and III, as well as NAIA levels. Prior to Appalachian, Speir also made coaching stops at both at Presbyterian (1997-99) while the Blue Hose were a NCAA Division II member institution, and at Elon (2000-02) the year after the program made the transition to a NCAA Division I school. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

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MARK SPEIR AT A GLANCE Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. Wife: Paige (Holt) of Pickens, S.C. Sons: Zeb and Jackson Alma Mater: Clemson, 1990 Master’s - Western Carolina, 1994 COACHING EXPERIENCE 1986-89: Clemson (Student Assistant) 1991-93: Western Carolina (Running Backs) 1994: Western Carolina (Outside Linebackers) 1995-96: Western Carolina (Def. Line/Recruiting Coordinator) 1997-99: Presbyterian (Def. Line/Strength & Conditioning) 2000-01: Elon (Running Backs/Special Teams/ Recruiting Coordinator) 2002: Elon (Defensive/Recruiting Coordinator) 2003-04: Appalachian State (Running Backs) 2005-09: Appalachian State (Defensive Line) 2004-11: Appalachian State (Recruiting Coordinator) 2009-10: Appalachian State (Defensive Ends) 2011: Appalachian State (Inside Linebackers) 2012-present: Western Carolina (head coach)

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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT MARK SPEIR: Jerry Moore, former head football coach at Appalachian State University: Speir worked for nine years under Moore at ASU “Western Carolina is very lucky to get Mark (Speir). He is a perfect fit. Mark knows the atmosphere at Western Carolina, which is excellent and always has been. I’ve always thought they are one of the toughest teams and one of the toughest places to play. Mark was my recruiting coordinator and developed a great rapport with high school coaches in North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Georgia. He did a great job getting the right guys at Appalachian. WCU is very, very fortunate to get Mark Speir. He is a great coach, and a better man; he is the kind of guy that you would love your son to go play for. He and his family - Paige and his two boys - they are easy to get attached to and WCU will fall in love with them.”

Brad Hoover, former football student-athlete at WCU (1995-99) and WCU Hall of Fame member: Speir recruited Brad Hoover to Western Carolina out of Ledford High School “Mark Speir will bring back a winning attitude to Western Carolina University. He’s been in a winning program the past nine years. Even though he’s been a Catamount before and had some success, that experience of winning at the FCS level at Appalachian is a defining characteristic. He’s a first-class person and a really good coach. He will bring a staff that will reflect that attitude and experience to bring Western Carolina back to the level it needs to be. I am real excited about the hire. I think it’s a good choice on Western Carolina’s part in getting a former Catamount who has experience winning at this level. He will do everything in his power to put WCU football back on the map.”

Todd Harkins, former football student-athlete at WCU (1989-92) and WCU Hall of Fame member: Speir came to Western Carolina during Harkins’ junior year in 1991 “We could not have chosen a better candidate. Mark has a relationship with every high school coach in North Carolina and that is something that we’ve missed over the past couple of years. Mark’s been in Cullowhee - he knows the people, the atmosphere and knows how to succeed there. Based on how my phone has rung over the past week, people will flock back to Western Carolina football. (Mark) is young, upbeat, an unbelievable recruiter and a motivator; I’m looking forward to next fall - especially when we play Appalachian State because there is no one that will be able to get a team more motivated to play than someone who has been there. We’re all excited and we look for nothing but great things over the next years to come.”

Daryl Dickey, head football coach and director of athletics at the University of West Georgia: Speir worked for Dickey from 1997-99 as an assistant football at Presbyterian College “Mark is dedicated and a hard worker who is passionate about and loves all aspects of the game of football. He has worked long and hard to get this opportunity and will be a great fit for Western Carolina. He has intimate knowledge about the area and the school. Since Mark has been in the area for the majority of his coaching career, he knows what it will take to be successful at WCU.”

Stacy Searels, offensive line coach at the University of Texas: Speir and Searels have known each other since the 1990s while coaching at mountain-rivals, WCU and ASU “Mark and I met back in the 1990s when I was at Appalachian State and he was at Western Carolina. I remember he was a great recruiter and tough to recruit against. He did a tremendous job recruiting for Western Carolina during that time period. Since then, we’ve always kept in touch. When a job came open at Appalachian State (in 2003), I told Coach (Jerry) Moore to hire Mark Speir. I believe that Mark had a big impact on Appalachian’s football program. He is a tremendous guy and a tremendous coach. Mark has knowledge of the area (around WCU) and what it takes to win there. He knows the Southern Conference and has won at a high level in both the SoCon and FCS football. He has learned from Coach Moore, who also had a tremendous impact on my career.”

Shawn Elliott, offensive line coach and run game coordinator at the University of South Carolina: Speir worked with Elliott from 2003-2009 at Appalachian State “In my five-year coaching relationship with Mark at Appalachian State, I found him to be an unbelievable coach. He is one of the best I’ve worked with and our relationship at Appalachian was golden. He has a great intelligence for football; he is a mentor of men and a stand-up guy. I am thrilled that he is getting this opportunity and he will do a great job. Mark will bring a new level of excitement, energy and passion to Western Carolina University. The energy level and great coaches he will surround himself with will make it a great time to be at Western Carolina. Mark is truly a great one who wants to be at WCU and wants WCU to succeed. He will rally the Western Carolina fan base.”

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GLENN

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / QUARTERBACKS (CLEMSON, 1995)

Brad Glenn joined the Western Carolina University football coaching staff after completing seven years at Appalachian State. He works with the Catamount quarterbacks while also serving as the program’s offensive coordinator, bringing the spread offensive formation that he worked with at Appalachian State to Cullowhee. In his short time at Western Carolina, Glenn has already star ted molding transfer quarterbacks Eddie Sullivan, Jawan Simmons, Jonah Duggan and Troy Mitchell. In Glenn’s system in 2012, Mitchell rushed for eight touchdowns, the most by a quarterback at WCU in program history, according to available research.

A native of Seneca, S.C., Glenn started his coaching career as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Greer (S.C.) High School from 1995 through 2000, helping lead the program to a 25-3 overall record and back-to-back South Carolina Upper-State runner-up finishes in 1999 and 2000. He got his start at the collegiate ranks in 2001 at Elon coaching tight ends before spending the next two seasons at North Greenville College as the offensive coordinator. Glenn returned to the high school ranks for a season in his hometown at Seneca High (2004) as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach before being hired at Appalachian State by head coach Jerry Moore. Glenn is a 1995 graduate of Clemson University. He is married to the former Anna Thompson and the couple has two daughters - Zoey and Landry.

Glenn spent his final three seasons as the quarterbacks coach at ASU while also serving one year as tight ends coach (2005) and three working with the slot receivers (200608). He came to Cullowhee with coordinator experience at two different high schools as well as two seasons at North Greenville College from 2002-03. While at ASU, Glenn coached six All-Southern Conference honorees, most notably mentoring ASU’s last two SoCon Offensive Players of the Year in Armanti Edwards and DeAndre Presley. Edwards additional garnered the Walter Payton Award honoring the nation’s top NCAA Division I FCS player, concluding his playing career with a school single-season record 3,291 passing yards and 3,970 yards of total offense. “Brad (Glenn) brings a wealth of knowledge of the spread offense,” Speir said. “He has mentored and coached two Walter Payton Award finalists in Armanti Edwards and DeAndre Presley. I am excited about his experience as an offensive coordinator.”

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SHAWN

QUINN ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / LINEBACKERS (CARSON-NEWMAN, 1995)

Shawn Quinn joined the Catamount Football coaching staff in January of 2013 after having spent the 2012 season at Charleston Southern, joining the Buccaneers staff during the summer prior to the season. Under Quinn’s tutelage, CSU led the Big South Conference in pass defense (145.5 yards per game) in 2012, while also ranking third in scoring defense and total defense (354.4 ypg), creating 15 turnovers on the year including eight interceptions and seven fumbles. Quinn additionally has coordinator experience from a year working as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. He is familiar with the Southern Conference as he spent two seasons on staff in Statesboro, Ga., at Georgia Southern. With the Eagles, he held the title of linebackers coach while also serving as the recruiting coordinator.

From 2002-07, Quinn coached outside linebackers and the defensive line at Louisiana-Lafayette where six defensive linemen earned All-Sun Belt Conference honors. The Ragin’ Cajuns earned a share of the 2005 Sun Belt Conference championship with a total of six players going on to join the NFL. He also worked as a defensive line assistant for LSU during the 2008 season. Five Tiger linemen went on to NFL training camps including Tyson Jackson being selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Overall, seventeen of Quinn’s signees at his various collegiate stops have gone on to play in the NFL. A four-year starter along the defensive line at CarsonNewman College in Jefferson City, Tenn., Quinn was an All-South Atlantic Conference (SAC) selection, helping the Eagles claim four conference championships. He graduated with a degree in history and political science in 1995 before earning a Master’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University.

“Shawn has been at all levels of football – from BCS schools on down – and has had success with every program he’s worked with,” said Mark Speir. “He is noted as an exceptional recruiter and brings a lot of positive energy and new ideas to our staff and program. He’s been able to raise the level of performance defensively at every stop in his career.” Quinn began his coaching career at the high school level, coaching outside linebackers and tight ends for a year at Armuchee (Ga.) High before spending five years coaching the defensive line at Maryville (Tenn.) High where he helped lead the team to the 1998 Tennessee Class 4-A state championship. He then landed on the staff of former University of Tennessee head coach, Phillip Fulmer, as an offensive graduate assistant, taking part in the Vols’ 2001 SEC East Championship. All told, from 1999-2002, Quinn coached in three bowl games under Fulmer and served as the position coach for Lou Groza Award finalist, placekicker Alex Walls, who earned AllSEC and second team All-America honors from the Sporting News in 2000. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

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JOHN

RHEA

HOLT

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH defensive line / recruiting coordinator

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Mark Rhea came to Western Carolina in mid-March, 2010 as the defensive line coach and was promoted to the program’s recruiting coordinator during the spring of 2011. Under head coach Mark Speir, Rhea will continue to hold both positions entering the 2013 season.

John Holt joined Mark Speir’s coaching staff at Western Carolina in January of 2012. He serves as the program’s offensive line coach, coming to Cullowhee from his alma mater, Appalachian State, where he worked the four previous seasons. Holt also oversees WCU’s camps and clinics.

In addition to coaching a position, Rhea was elevated to Assistant Head Coach after the release of Matt Pawlowski in late October of 2011, and on Nov. 13, 2011, was named Interim Head Coach.

Holt spent three of his four years on staff at ASU working with the Mountaineer tight ends including coaching four-time All-SoCon selection Ben Jorden during three of his four all-conference seasons.

Rhea, who played and coached at the University of Toledo, joined the Catamount coaching staff from Division II-member, Tiffin University. A four-year starter at the Univ. of Toledo from 1988-91, Rhea got his start on the Rockets’ staff serving as an administrative assistant and graduate assistant from 1992-94. He has served as a defensive line coach at four different institutions and most recently was the defensive coordinator in his last season at Tiffin University in Ohio. Rhea coached for six seasons at Idaho State before returning to his alma mater. During his tenure at Idaho State, he coached a defensive line that had all four linemen earn All-Big Sky honors four years in a row and earned a combined 22 all-conference honors, including eight First Team All-Big Sky picks and seven Academic All-Big Sky selections. Prior to his stint at Idaho State, Rhea was on the staff at Austin Peay and before that he coached at the United State Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut. In his career, Rhea has mentored three players who have gone on to the professional ranks. In 2006, he coached J.P. Bekasiak, who later became a first-round pick of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Rhea also coached two players at Idaho State who went on to the NFL in Jared Allen with the Minnesota Vikings and Jeff Charleston, who played for the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints before joining Allen in Minnesota. Allen, a two-time All-American and winner of the Buck Buchanan Award as the I-AA Defensive Player of the Year in 2003, was drafted in the fourth round by the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs in 2004. Charleston had 19 tackles for loss and was the Defensive Newcomer of the Year in the Big Sky in 2005. He signed as a free agent out of college with Houston in 2006.

In 2008, Holt began his coaching career by serving on head coach Jerry Moore’s staff in an offensive quality control capacity. His duties included assisting the offensive staff with day-to-day non-coaching duties, specifically offensive line coach Shawn Elliott. Thanks in large part to Holt’s efforts, ASU’s offense ranked among the nation’s top 10 in scoring, rushing, pass efficiency and total offense in ‘08. A native of near-by Leicester, N.C., Holt played in 55 of ASU’s 56 games during his fouryear career (2004-07) including all 15 games as a senior in 2007, serving as a team captain while also earning third team All-America honors from The Sports Network. A versatile offensive lineman, he saw significant playing time at right guard and both tackle positions during his collegiate career. The son of Michael Joe and Susan Holt, John graduated from ASU in 2008. His brother, Sherman, followed him to Boone, playing for the Mountaineers from 2007-11.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in athletic administration from Toledo in 1992, Rhea assisted the Rockets’ coaching staff before working two seasons as a graduate assistant at Michigan State. The Beavercreek, Ohio, native had a standout playing career at Toledo that saw him named the team’s outstanding defensive lineman as a senior and play a pivotal role on the Rockets’ 1990 Mid-America Conference (MAC) co-championship team. Rhea and his wife Stacey have a daughter, Madeline.

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DE’RAIL

TREY

SIMS

ELDER

De’Rail Sims joined the Catamount Football coaching staff in January of 2013, making the move to WCU from perennial Division-II football power, Carson-Newman, after spending a season coaching the Eagles’ running backs. He additionally served as C-N’s video coordinator.

Trey Elder joined the Catamount football coaching staff under head coach Mark Speir in January of 2012 from Appalachian State. Elder coaches the WCU wide receivers, a position he held at ASU for two seasons prior to the move. Elder, a four-year letter winner at quarterback from 2004-07, returned to his alma mater in 2010 as the wide receivers coach. In his first season on staff, he coached a trio of receivers - Matt Cline, CoCo Hillary and Brian Quick - that rank among ASU’s alltime top 10 in receptions and receiving yards. Quick was a twotime All-American, earning his second honor under Elder after leading the Mountaineer receivers with 71 receptions for 1,096 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2011. Elder’s coaching experience also includes one season at his high school alma mater, Byrnes High in Duncan, S.C., where he served as the wide receivers coach in 2009. He helped lead the Rebels to a 13-2 record and an appearance in the South Carolina 4A Division I state championship game. Under Elder’s tutelage, Byrnes’ receivers caught 284 passes for 4,655 yards and 60 touchdowns in ‘09. Elder, who was South Carolina’s Mr. Football as a senior at Byrnes HS in 2003, began his coaching career as a student assistant at ASU in 2008. A 2008 graduate of Appalachian State, Elder spent much of his career backing up the two greatest signal-callers in Mountaineer history -- Richie Williams and Armanti Edwards. However, he excelled when given the opportunity, posting a 7-1 career record as a starter. He helped lead the Mountaineers to their third-straight national championship by going 4-0 as a starter in 2007 and played an integral part in the Apps’ first national title in 2005, when he replaced an injured Williams early in the national semifinals versus Furman and led Appalachian to a 29-23 come-from-behind victory.

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In 2012, Sims worked with Carson-Newman’s running attack which led Division II football by averaging nearly 380 rushing yards per game and 52 touchdowns on the ground. The 52 rushing scores on the ground were the most among all schools in all NCAA divisions - and only Georgia Southern averaged more yards per rush than did Carson-Newman. Under Sims’ tutelage, Carson-Newman junior running back Brandon Baker rushed for 1,468 yards - the third-best in Eagles’ history - and 13 TDs. Baker’s 8.25 yards per carry were the best in the nation for anyone with more than 100 carries in 2012. He was named first team AllSAC as well as earned postseason honors in being selected to the Associated Press (AP) Little All-America Team and was named to the Don Hansen All-Super Region II team. A native of Union, S.C., where he won a South Carolina State Championship in 2002, Sims was a two-year starter for the University of Pikeville in Kentucky, playing from 200608. He got his start in collegiate coaching in 2009 at Pikeville as a student assistant coaching the outside linebackers. Following his graduation with a history/political science degree, Sims spent the 2010 season coaching tight ends and coordinating the video aspects for Millersville University football program before returning to his alma mater as the running back coach and director of football operations in 2011. He additionally served as the head coach for Pikeville’s junior varsity squad.

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STEVE

PAT

SISA

MILLS

Steve Sisa joined head coach Mark Speir’s staff in mid-February, 2012. He came to Cullowhee after spending two years on staff at North Carolina working with the Tar Heel safeties. At WCU, Sisa works with the Catamount defensive secondary including defensive backs and safeties. In the summer of 2013, Sisa was designated to coordinate WCU’s special teams. Sisa made the move to North Carolina in 2010 to work in player development with the UNC football program. He was promoted by interim head coach Everett Withers to safeties coach before the start of the 2011 season, helping guide UNC to the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. Under Sisa’s tutelage in 2011, the Tar Heel safeties accounted for six of North Carolina’s 14 interceptions and forced five of the 13 fumbles on the year. Sophomore safety Tre Boston picked off three passes with two fumble recoveries and five passes defended while junior Gene Robinson and senior Matt Merletti - who tallied a pair of interceptions against Virginia - both forced a pair of fumbles apiece in 2011. Prior to North Carolina, Sisa served two seasons (2008-09) as a graduate assistant at Southern Mississippi with the Golden Eagles making back-to-back appearances in the New Orleans Bowl during his tenure. Sisa helped tutor the Southern Miss secondary under defensive coordinator Todd Bradford and head coach Larry Fedora. He was also responsible for opponent scouting reports, scout team film study and practice scripts. A native of Manassas, Va., Sisa got his start at the collegiate ranks as a quality control coach at the University of Illinois in 2007 where he worked primarily with the team’s linebackers. Illinois was 9-3 that season and advanced to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1984. A linebacker at perennial Division III power Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Va., in 1997, Sisa’s career was cut short by a shoulder injury. He transferred to Virginia Tech where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2001. He received a master’s degree in sports management in 2009 from Southern Miss. Following his graduation from Virginia Tech, Sisa began his coaching career at Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Fla., under head coach Dan Disch, previously the defensive coordinator at Southern Miss and now at North Carolina. Sisa worked as the secondary coach in 2003 and the defensive coordinator from 2004-06. He additionally served as the team’s NCAA recruiting liaison for prospective studentathletes and also was the Shrine Bowl defensive coordinator in 2006. Sisa is married to the former Lisa Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla., and the two had their first child, Taylor, on October 29, 2012.

Pat Mills joined the Catamount football staff in January of 2012, coming to Cullowhee after spending the 2011 season as the tight ends coach at Concord University in Athens, W.Va., a role he continues at Western Carolina. In 2011, Mills mentored Concord senior tight end Rashid Baker who finished the season ranked third on the team with 32 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns. Baker earned honorable mention on the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) post-season award squads. The Mountain Lions finished with a 7-4 overall record and a 7-1 mark in the WVIAC, claiming its first conference championship since 1990. Concord also qualified for the NCAA Super Region 1 playoffs, the program’s first post-season appearance since 1992. Mills was a four-year letter-winner and three-year starter along the offensive line at Appalachian State from 2007-10, twice garnering All-Southern Conference plaudits. Originally from Charlotte, N.C., and Providence HS, he played in 47 career games at ASU, splitting time at both offensive guard positions. As a redshirt junior, Mills started all 14 games at right guard, earning second team AllSoCon recognition from the league’s voting media after only allowing one sack all season. The following year, he earned first team all-conference accolades, seeing 723 snaps on the field without allowing a quarterback sack. Mills helped lead Providence HS in Charlotte to a 9-2 record in his senior season at offensive tackle, earning first-team All-Mecklenburg recognition from the Charlotte Observer as a senior. He is the son of Gail and Dean Mills.

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DAVID

DENNIS

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT wide receivers

DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT defensive tackles

A former Western Carolina wide receiver and a 12-year veteran of the National Football League, David Patten joined the Catamount football coaching staff under second-year head coach, Mark Speir, prior to spring drills in 2013. Patten, who is just a few hours shy of completing his collegiate degree from WCU, enrolled in classes part-time in January to finish his major in social work. Patten spent 12 seasons in the National Football League with five different teams. He amassed 324 career receptions, spanning 4,715 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. The Hopkins, S.C., native also rushed 13 times for 106 yards while also returning 111 kickoffs for 2,273 yards, adding two more TDs to his career tally including one rushing and one on a return. He spent time in team meetings, in the locker room and on the field with three potential NFL Hall of Fame members in quarterbacks Tom Brady and Drew Brees, as well as head coach Bill Belicheck. Undrafted in 1996, Patten began his professional career with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL) late in the season, finishing with four pass receptions for 111 yards and a TD. Picked up as a rookie by the New York Giants in 1997, Patten posted 13 catches for 226 yards during his first season. His receiving numbers decreased over the next two seasons as the Giants moved him into more of a kick return role, recording 76 returns for 1,601 yards between 1998 and 1999. The 2000 season saw Patten make a resurgence at wide out with a new team. He tallied a then career-best 38 catches for 546 yards with the Cleveland Browns before making the move to New England. With the Patriots from 2001 through 2004, Patten caught 165 passes for 2,513 yards and 16 touchdowns despite missing most of the 2003 season due to injury. In a game on Oct. 21, 2001 at Indianapolis, Patten became the first player since Walter Payton in 1979 - and just the sixth NFL player at the time - to rush, catch and pass for a touchdown. He scored on a 29-yard end-around for the ground tally; caught a 91-yard pass from Tom Brady; and finished the triple by tossing an option pass to wide receiver Troy Brown for a 60-yard TD. All told, Patten finished with four catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns, one rush for 29 yards and one pass completion for 60 yards. With New England, Patten’s banner year came in 2002 when he tallied career highs in catches (61), receiving yards (824), and yards per game (51.5). He was a part of three Super Bowl Championship teams - all with New England in Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII and again in Super Bowl XXXIX. Patten scored an eight-yard TD against the St. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl XXXVI on Feb. 3, 2002. The receiver went on to play with the Washington Redskins (2005-06) and New Orleans Saints (2007-08), recording his second-best career season of 54 catches for 792 yards in 2007. Patten was one prong of WCU’s heralded “three amigos” receiving corps that included Craig Aiken and Kerry Hayes - both of whom finished with over 2,600 yards receiving for the Catamounts from 1991 through 1994. Patten finished with 96 career catches for 1,563 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Purple & Gold. As a junior, he pulled in 32 passes for 564 yards, reaching the end zone six times. A season later, he posted a career-best 59 catches the 11th-best single-season in school history - for 881 yards and seven TDs.

Dennis Thomas, a former University of South Carolina lineman and assistant coach, joined the Catamount Football coaching staff prior to spring drills in 2013. He will work along side Mark Rhea in coaching the WCU defensive line with a concentration with the defensive tackles.

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Thomas spent the past four seasons working with the Gamecock football program at his alma mater under head coach Steve Spurrier while pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. “We’re very excited about Dennis Thomas completing our 2013 football coaching staff,” said Speir. “Dennis comes to us from the University of South Carolina which has enjoyed a lot of program success over the past several years. A highly motivated individual, he has worked the previous four years with arguably one of the best defensive front lines in all of college football. With that success they’ve had, he brings a lot of knowledge and new ideas to our program.” “A native of South Carolina and someone that has spent his entire coaching and playing career in the state, he brings in a lot of recruiting ties in the Palmetto State to our staff,” Speir added. Thomas worked with the Gamecock defense, working with Assistant Defensive Line Coach Brad Lawing on the development of the defensive front under Defensive Coordinator Lorenzo Ward. He additionally aided in the recruitment of players in South Carolina while assisting in the opponent scouting and computer breakdowns. USC made four-consecutive bowl game appearances while Thomas was working with the program including the 2013 Outback Bowl, 2012 Capital One Bowl, 2011 Chic-Fil-A Bowl and the 2010 Papa John’s Bowl. While at South Carolina, Thomas assisted with the development of current NFL players Melvin Ingram (San Diego Chargers), Cliff Matthews (Atlanta Falcons), Travian Robertson (Atlanta Falcons) and Clifton Geathers (Indianapolis Colts). He also worked with current Gamecock defensive end - and first team All-SEC and first team All-America selection - Jadeveon Clowney and Devin Taylor, another first-team All-SEC performer. Prior to returning to his alma mater, Thomas spent five years coaching at Greenwood High in Greenwood, S.C., working with the defensive line on the gridiron as well as with the wrestling and track & field teams. He was a part of football region championships at GHS from 2004 through 2008. Under his guidance, the Eagles boasted the state of South Carolina’s top-ranked defense in 2006, while finishing in the runner-up position defensively in 2007 and ‘08. Thomas was a three-year letter winner at South Carolina from 1997 through 2001, playing along both the offensive and defensive lines under former USC and Notre Dame head coach, Lou Holtz. He was a part of the Gamecocks’ 2001 Outback Bowl championship team, defeating Ohio State, 24-7. A 2001 graduate from USC with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and a minor in physical education, Thomas began his coaching career at Calhoun Falls High School in Calhoun Falls, S.C. He served not only as the defensive line coach, helping CFHS to the regional championship in 2002, but also the strength & conditioning coach and an assistant with the track & field.

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EVAN

MIKE

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

HEAD ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Evan Barr came to Cullowhee in January, 2013 from Reinhardt University in Waleska, Ga., where he oversaw the Eagles’ 15 intercollegiate sports and also served as the fledgling football program’s Strength & Conditioning Coach. He spent the spring working with the Catamount football team during their off-season training while also overseeing the entire weight room. Prior to making the move to northwest Georgia, Barr was the Director of Athletic Performance at Performance QSA, an athletic performance studio in Greenville, S.C. Operating a self-named sports training business in Athens, Tenn., since 2009, Barr additionally has collegiate experience from the University of Tennessee and Southern Conference-member, Furman University, working as a Strength & Conditioning intern. In April of 2009 and 2010, he worked with over 500 athletes in starting and directing the Orange & White Youth Football Camp in Knoxville, Tenn. Originally from Madisonville, Tenn., where he grew up on a farm, Barr graduated with a degree in exercise science from Tennessee, spending two years as a walk-on with the Volunteers’ football program under head coach Phillip Fulmer. Barr and his wife, Rebecca, have a son, James Lawrence.

Mike Taylor is in his 13th year of his second stint at Western Carolina, returning in the spring of 2001 after a five-year absence. The Raleigh, N.C., native’s first full-time stay on WCU’s staff was for five seasons from 1991-95, also serving as the athletics equipment manager. All told, Taylor is entering his 20th season at WCU. A member of the National Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Taylor’s numerous duties include purchasing; fitting; maintenance; administration and organization; management; professional relations and education; accountability; overseeing the laundry operation; coordinating field setup for games and practices; and supervising the student assistant managers. Taylor’s ties to Western Carolina extend further. He was the football sideline reporter for the Catamount Sports Network, while working as store manager at Sylva’s Four Seasons Sports. Taylor was also a student manager for four years, including one year (1990) as head student manager. Between his time at WCU, Taylor was the football equipment manager at Arizona State University from 1995-96.

DAN

KELLEN

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS video coordinator / team travel

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Daniel Gibson enters his 10th season working with the Catamount football staff. He is entering his fourth as the Director of Football Operations after having spent two years as the Defensive Intern Coach after working as an undergraduate student assistant. As the Director of Football Operations, Gibson will manage all aspects of the team from roster maintenance to travel. He also continues his role with team video and video trade in 2013. In addition, he acts as the Academic Liaison for the WCU Football team. Gibson, who worked with the Catamount Club in the summer of 2006, has become a fixture around Catamount athletics with his willingness to assist any staff member or coach when asked. Having played prep football at Wakefield High School, Gibson spent four years working with the Catamount football team, working his way up from video coordinator to having more of a coaching role. In two seasons as the Defensive Assistant, he joined the coaches in the press box in aiding the coaches on the headsets. A native of Wake Forest, N.C., Gibson graduated from Western Carolina with an undergraduate degree in psychology in 2007. He then earned his Master’s Degree in Sport Management from WCU in 2009. Gibson was engaged to Ms. Lynette Mount on December 18, 2012.

Kellen Robinson Bewsey is in his fourth season as the Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager at WCU, returning to his alma mater prior to 2010. A local product who graduated from Smoky Mountain HS, Bewsey attended Purdue out of high school before returning to WCU.

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GIBSON BEWSEY

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Bewsey is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). Following his graduation from WCU, he pursued an internship at the Univ. of Wisconsin before returning to Cullowhee. Bewsey’s ties to Western Carolina run deep as his father, Jeff, serves as the Director of Auxiliary Services and his mother, Josie, is a student service specialist in WCU’s International Programs & Services. He is also named after his grandfather, former University Chancellor, the late H.F. “Cotton” Robinson.

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STEVEN HONBARGER

DANIEL HOOKER

Director of Sports Medicine

Assistant AD for Media Relations

Steven Honbarger is in his 10th year in the Western Carolina University athletic training room – and his third as the Director of Sports Medicine.

Daniel Hooker is amidst his 10th season working in the Western Carolina Athletics Department, and his seventh season as the primary sport contact for Catamount Football. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the WCU Media Relations Office and serving as the primary contact for Catamount Football, Hooker is also the main sport contact for baseball and the men’s & women’s golf programs.

Honbarger came to Cullowhee during the summer of 2005 and served as the trainer for Catamount women’s basketball before taking over operation of the training room during the summer of 2006. In addition to working with Catamount football, he is also the primary athletic training contact for the WCU men’s basketball team. Honbarger is a licensed athletic trainer (LAT) and also holds certification in athletic training (ATC). In addition to his athletic training accreditations, he is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). Honbarger earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. He graduated with his Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training in 2001, earning his Master’s in Exercise Science in 2004. While an undergrad, he worked as an intern in the ASU athletic training room, a position he expanded to a graduate assistantship for two years while in graduate school. Upon his graduation, Honbarger continued his service in the Mountaineer training room, working as an Intern/Assistant Athletic Trainer for a year before being hired at WCU as an Assistant Athletic Trainer.

BRANDON KING Head Athletic Trainer Brandon King enters his third season as Western Carolina’s head athletic trainer, and his fifth year in Cullowhee. He came to WCU from The Citadel where he completed his Master’s degree in May, 2008. King’s first sport assignment at WCU was with the Catamount women’s basketball team, working with the squad for two seasons before taking over as the head football athletic trainer in 2010.

In addition, he handles most aspects of the Catamount Sports Network, and serves has the in-studio host of the Catamount Football Coaches’ television show, doing so for the past four seasons. Hooker also works in conjunction with WCU Sports Marketing and the Communication Department on “PurpleVision” at Catamount home football games. Prior to returning to Cullowhee in 2004, Hooker spent four years in Charleston, S.C., working for two minor league sports franchises. He started in the Lowcountry with the Charleston Swamp Foxes arenafootball2 (af2) team, serving as the Director of Media & Public Relations for three years. He also worked one season for the Charleston Lowgators of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) as an Account Executive and Game Day Operations Assistant. He got his start working a pair of internships, first with the Thomasville Hi-Toms – a Coastal Plains League, summer wooden bat franchise based in central North Carolina. He also worked as the Public Affairs Assistant with the Southern Conference for the 2001-02 season where he was the primary contact for women’s soccer, volleyball and wrestling, while also assisting with football and men’s basketball. Hooker also take turns behind the microphone in helping deliver play-by-play and color analysis alongside “Voice of the Catamounts,” Gary Ayers during men’s basketball season. His radio experience began in 1997 as a student announcer on WWCU-FM in Cullowhee where he served as an on-air personality for daily shifts, as well as helped start a weekly, interactive sports talk show which covered Catamount athletics, “Sports Talk LIVE.” He continued that role with “In the Litterbox,” on WWCU through the spring of 2009.

While working on his Master’s degree at The Citadel, King worked as an athletic trainer with the Bulldog football, basketball and wrestling teams. He also handled athletic training duties with the club sports rugby and lacrosse.

His sportscasting experience includes broadcasting Lady Catamount basketball, Catamount baseball, a season as the play-by-play announcer for the Thomasville Hi-Toms and two seasons as a color analyst for the Charleston Swamp Foxes. He also spent one season on the sidelines during the Catamount Sports Network’s coverage of Catamount football in 2001.

King received his Bachelor’s of Science degree at Appalachian State. While there, he was the head student athletic trainer for baseball and men’s tennis. He also assisted with Mountaineer football, track & field, cross country and men’s basketball.

Hooker got his start in Sports Information in the mid-1990s by doing statistics for Eastern Randolph High School football and baseball, while also working as a sports stringer for his hometown newspaper, the Liberty News.

King was married to the former Tori Burgess during the summer of 2012.

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Cheyenne Reynolds Jessica Webster

While a student at Western Carolina, Hooker served as the sports editor for the school newspaper, the Western Carolinian, for two years after two years as the assistant. He also served as a student assistant with the WCU Sports Information Office all four years. Hooker is a 2001 cum laude graduate of Western Carolina University where he earned a BS in Communications, while pursuing a double-major in Sport Management with a concentration in Sports Information.

SANDY NEUENSCHWANDER Administrative Support Associate, Football Office Sandy Neuenschwander joined the Western Carolina football administrative support staff during the summer of 2011. Neuenschwander is entering her eighth year of service at WCU, working with both the Office of Admissions and Human Resources prior to joining the staff of the Catamount Club three years ago. Most recently, Neuenschwander was employed by the WCU Office of Law, Equity and Audit. Prior to coming to work at WCU, Neuenschwander spent 10 years as the office manager at the Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. Her work experience also includes two years as an administrative assistant at the Irene Wortham Center in Asheville and two years of inside sales at Carolina Builders in Fletcher, N.C.

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RANDY

EATON

DIRECTOR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Randy Eaton, former senior associate director of athletics at the University of Maryland, was named the director of athletics at Western Carolina University by Chancellor David O. Belcher on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. Eaton, brought more than 20 years of athletics administration experience to the post. Eaton had been senior associate director of athletics at the University of Maryland and the athletics department’s chief financial officer since June 2008. He joined the Terrapins’ athletics program in 2003 as associate director in charge of business operations. At Maryland, he was the No. 2 administrator in the athletics department and oversaw a $60 million annual operating budget. He served as interim director in 2010, and recently assumed additional responsibility for new revenues, facilities and operations. He also has held positions at the University of Houston, Texas A&M University, East Tennessee State University, Ohio State University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and with the Ohio Glory of World League Football. Belcher introduced Eaton to the news media, Catamount athletics fans and members of the campus community in a press conference in the in the Peele, Westmoreland Suhre, Hartshorn Hospitality Room of the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. “When I talked with the members of search committee last month, I asked them to find someone who is a true leader - someone who has the capacity to hire, retain and mentor excellent coaches, assistant coaches and other athletics staff. I charged them with identifying a director of athletics candidate who shares Western Carolina University’s core values of excellence, student success and external focus. I am extremely pleased that the committee has found just that person in Randy Eaton,” Belcher said. “What impresses me most about Randy is his unwavering commitment to the student-athlete and the fact that he understands that the word ‘student’ is the most important part of that hyphenated term,” he said. “He is totally committed to the concept that these young people who come to our university are students first, and athletes second. That’s CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

not to say that Randy does not want success on the fields and courts of play, because he shares the same expectations of excellence that I have for all of our sports teams. He has a passion for winning, and for winning the right way. But he also understands the role that athletics plays in the university and that it is not a stand-alone entity apart from the academy.” Eaton also has strong skills in fiscal management and developing athletics program budgets, which will serve WCU well during times of financial constraints, Belcher said. “His strengths will allow him to construct a strategically designed budget, manage our resources very carefully, and guide the development of new resources through fundraising, increased ticket sales and additional corporate sponsorships,” he said. “He is extremely well-versed in NCAA compliance and issues of gender equity, and has substantial experience in strategic planning. Perhaps best of all, Randy is a great human being with a wonderful personality, and I believe he makes a great addition to our Catamount family.” Eaton’s career includes nearly seven years as part of the athletics department administration at East Tennessee State University, a former member of the Southern

Conference, the intercollegiate conference in which WCU competes. “From my days at ETSU, my wife and I have fond memories of trips to Western Carolina for football and basketball games, and how friendly and warm the Catamount fan base was to the fans from ETSU. In addition to the affability of the fans, I was impressed that WCU was always a tough opponent, regardless of the sport,” Eaton said. “What solidified my decision to join the Catamount program was the family atmosphere I found on the entire campus during the interview process. This athletics program and the entire university are poised to take off to, and reach, new heights, and I want to be a part of that journey.” Eaton said he possesses an overarching desire to “win every game, graduate every student-athlete, and do it all with class” that helps him maintain a focus on what is most important - the student-athletes. “Additionally, I believe my years of varied experience within intercollegiate athletics have prepared me for this opportunity and will serve both myself and the entire athletics program well,” he said. “I would also like to think my straight-forwardness and outgoing nature will benefit me in leading this department. I told people during my interview ‘what you see is what you get,’ and I meant it.” After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Eaton earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1990 and his master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio State in 1992. He and his wife, Jeannette, are parents of one daughter, Alex, who is working in athletics administration at Maryland. Eaton’s boss at Maryland praised WCU for its decision. “He will do a great job as director of athletics,” said Kevin Anderson, director of athletics at Maryland. “In Randy, you get someone with both expertise in college athletics and a person who really cares about the student-athletes.” Deborah A. Yow, director of athletics at North Carolina State University, called Eaton “...a high-energy and resultsoriented professional, held in high esteem by his peers,” while James Franklin, head football coach at Vanderbilt University, characterized Eaton as “...a first-class guy with tremendous experience.” “He is one of those I’ve worked with in college athletics that gets it,” Franklin said. “He understands college athletics, revenue and nonrevenue sports and how to make them coexist. He is a guy that will represent the athletics department and the university very well.”

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STACEY MILLER

TODD LAWING

Assistant ad for Academics & Compliance / senior woman administrator

associate ad / internal operations

Stacey Miller came to Western Carolina in 2010 as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, working directly with both the Southern Conference and NCAA as WCU’s liaison. During the summer of 2013, her title changed to Assistant Athletic Director for Academics & Compliance, while also assuming role of Senior Woman Administrator. In addition to continuing to work with WCU’s compliance, she also took over WCU’s Student-Athlete Academic Support programs (SAAS) while also working directly with WCU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Prior to getting back into intercollegiate athletics, Miller taught business and law courses at the high school level from 2007-2010, and also worked with at-risk students through the public education system. Miller is a 2002 graduate of Barton College in Wilson, N.C., with a Bachelor of Science degree while majoring in sport management with a minor in business administration. While at Barton, Miller was a four-year letter winner on the women’s soccer team and was the program’s first-ever All-America selection helping the Bulldogs compile a 46-27-2 overall record during her career. In her senior season, Barton won the regular season and tournament championships of the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) and hosted the NCAA Division II South Regional championship match. Miller later coached Barton’s women’s soccer program, guiding the Bulldogs to a 38-31-1 record as the team’s head coach from 2004-06. She was inducted into the Barton College Athletics Hall of Fame.

Todd Lawing joined Catamount Athletics in mid-July, 2011 as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, bringing a wealth of collegiate experience to Cullowhee. Before coming to Cullowhee, he most recently served as the Senior Executive Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of NCAA Compliance at Division-II member institution, Lenoir-Rhyne, in Hickory, N.C. Lawing’s duties include overseeing all internal operations of the Catamount Athletic Department including the athletic training and weight rooms, compliance, as well as game day operations for football, women’s soccer and baseball. A native of Denver, N.C., Lawing spent seven years at his alma mater, Lenior-Rhyne, working his way up to Senior Executive Associate Athletic Director in the summer of 2010 after serving as Associate Athletic Director the three years prior at L-R. He got his start with the Bears’ athletics department from 2000-2002 while earning his master’s degree, working as the department’s first-ever athletic marketing intern after lettering for four years on the baseball diamond. Lawing also worked as an Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Special Events from 2004-06. During his tenure at Lenoir-Rhyne, the university hosted one NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball (2009) and three Softball Southeast Regional Tournaments (2009, 2010 and 2011) where Lawing served as tournament director for all three events. He also served as an Associate Trustee for the Piedmont Educational Foundation/Bears Club. Prior to Lenoir-Rhyne, Lawing worked with his family at Ken Lawing Builders, Inc., in Denver, N.C.

In 2006, Miller completed the requirements for her Master’s degree in sport administration from East Carolina.

Lawing received his bachelor’s degree in sports management with a minor in business administration in the spring of 2000 and earned his master’s degree in business administration in 2002, both from Lenoir-Rhyne.

Miller, who is a member of both the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) and National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), is married to WCU’s current head women’s soccer coach, Chad Miller. The couple has two sons, Thomas and Carson.

Lawing is married to the former Andi Penley, who is also a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne (2002) and is originally from nearby Enka, N.C. The couple has one daughter, Kenna and one son, Grady.

DR. ANGELA GRUBE faculty/athletics representative Dr. Angela Johnson (A.J.) Grube was named Western Carolina’s Faculty/Athletics Representative during the 2012 spring semester. It is the second such appointment for Grube during her tenure at WCU. Grube is an associate professor and department head in the Department of Business Administration & Law and Sport Management. She earned her Ph.D. from The Florida State University in 1998, an M.P.A. from Georgia College and State University in 1994, an M.S. degree in Sport Management from Georgia Southern in 1991, and a B.B.A. in marketing and management from Georgia College and State University in 1990. Grube has a long and diverse history in athletics including teaching as an assistant professor of sport management at Daniel Webster College from 1998-99 before coming to Cullowhee. While completing her Ph.D. in sport management at FSU, she was a graduate assistant for the CHAMPS/Life Skills program – what is now called Student-Athlete Affairs. Also during her time in Tallahassee, she spent the summer of 1996 as training site office manager with the British Olympic Association. Grube was additionally the Coordinator of the International Sport Management Conference at Georgia Tech (1993-93). Grube worked for six years in the prestigious summer wooden bat Cape Cod Baseball League including three years as an Assistant General Manager for the Chatham A’s and three years as General Manager of the Wareham Gatemen. Since arriving at Western Carolina in 1999, Grube has served as Assistant to the Chancellor for Equal Opportunity Programs and as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. In addition, Grube is currently a member of the NCAA’s Committee on Athletic Certification. Grube is married to Dr. Dan Grube, an associate professor of physical education and is the Director of the School of Teaching and Learning. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

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2013 Catamounts // Athletics Staff ADDITIONAL CATAMOUNT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBERS

Larry Arbaugh Associate AD for Administration

Kara Carpenter

Gorham Bradley

Katherine Torode

Director of Compliance

Director of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services

Brian Angelotti

Jessica Webster

Kevin Young

Director of Media Relations

Kim Jamison

Athletic Department Administrative Assistant

Jamaal Mayo

Assistant AD / Assoc. Director Catamount Club

Nick White

Jeff Pitman

Director of Media Relations

Julie Miller

Britt Amos

Lindsey Lessing Director of Marketing & Promotions

Communication Department PurpleVision

Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Special Events

Bryan Powell

Chris Everett

Andrew Browder

David Pryor

Alan Beck

Bruce Johnson Assistant Coach Baseball

Head Coach Men’s Basketball

Hillary Beck

Kim Cherry-Beck

Eddie Wells

Chad Miller

Todd Herman

Media Relations Video Coordinator

Associate Director of the Catamount Club

Assistant Director of the Catamount Club

Dan O’Connell

Bobby Moranda

Director of Athletic Performance

Assistant Director of Athletic Performance

Athletic Performance Assistant

Eric Wilson

Brigham Waginger

Karen Middleton

Tre’ka McMillan Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball

Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball

Matt Harlfinger

Jessica Graning

Shauna Sage

Bryant Odom

Mallory Hetzel

Anquell McCollum Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

Danny Williamson

Denise Gideon

Athletics Business Officer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Head Coach Cross Country / Track & Field

Rick Fulton

Associate AD for Development / Director of the Catamount Club

Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

Assistant Coach Cross Country / Track & Field

Danielle Glosson Assistant Coach Softball

Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

Head Coach WCU Dance Team

Chris Wollett Head Coach Women’s Tennis

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Head Coach Women’s Basketball

Advisor WCU Dance Team

Karen Glover Head Coach Volleyball

Head Coach Men’s Golf

Nicole McCoy

Head Coach Baseball

Jonelle Streed

Mark Conlin

Assistant Coach Volleyball

Director of Athletic Facilities

Head Coach Women’s Golf

Catamount Club Assistant

Associate Athletic Trainer

Assistant Coach Baseball

Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball

Head Coach Women’s Soccer

Nick Stenger

Assistant Director of Game Operations & Facilities

Mark Mattheis

Head Coach Cheerleading

Stefanie Conley

Associate Athletic Trainer

Larry Hunter

Assistant Coach Cheerleading

Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer

Mike Taylor

Head Athletic Equipment Manager

Jim Clift

Head Coach Softball

Kellen Bewsey

Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

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Western Carolina Code of Fan Conduct

WESTERN CAROLINA

It is the policy of Western Carolina University that all Fans at athletic sporting events must maintain the highest degree of credibility and decorum possible. All fans must make every attempt to conduct themselves in a manner as not to embarrass the institutions by their actions.

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Behavior by fans that does not meet this standard and which has the potential of harming the reputation of the institution or any of its units is prohibited. Good sportsmanship must be an integral part of every sport sponsored by WCU. The ethical environment of the university must assert and reflect primacy of human dignity, must encourage growth and achievement, and must insist on respect in all interpersonal relations. WCU students and fans must be held accountable for their use of profane and vulgar language, banners, posters, signs, flags, treatment of opponents, and treatment of officials. In respect to NCAA policies, WCU is held accountable for the actions of its fans.

Southern Conference Code of Spectator Conduct Southern Conference teams shall be supported with enthusiasm and dedication, for strong spectator support is a vital part of the experience of college competition. We expect good sportsmanship from players and coaches. They have a right to expect the same from spectators. Therefore, we urge Southern Conference students, alumni and friends to cheer their teams to victory while upholding those ideals our colleges and universities have nurtured during the long history of the Southern Conference. Our spectators should be courteous and judicious in choice of expression, and should exhibit good manners and kindness to all others. The scoreboard will reflect the quality of the teams in competitions while the kind of support given by the spectators will reveal the character of Southern Conference fans.

UNIVERSITY

The Department of Athletics at Western Carolina University is an integral program of the institution and exists solely to complement the central University mission of teaching and learning. The University seeks to create a community of scholarship in which the activities of its members are consistent with the highest standards of knowledge and practice in their disciplines. The athletics program reflects this commitment to highest standards and shares the responsibility of achieving the goals of the University. The activities of the athletics program provide an environment in which student, coaches, faculty, staff and administrators jointly assume the responsibility for the success on and off the field of play. The athletics program embraces the concept that student-athletes are first and foremost students — possessing academic goals, personal interests, and vocational ambitions not unlike those of any other student. The athletics program complements other University programs by enhancing the educational, social, career and athletic opportunities of the students who participate in athletics. This environment also fosters a commitment to high standards of personal and professional conduct by all members of the athletic community manifested in the highest level of sportsmanship. Western Carolina University is committed to ensuring equitable participation and treatment of men and women of all races and ethnic origins. The athletics program actively promotes an environment in which fair and equitable distribution of athletic opportunities, benefits, and resources are available to all athletics program participants, and in which any person is free from discrimination. The athletics program provides significant contributions to the University by enhancing loyalty to the alma mater, strengthening the pride and enthusiasm of alumni, fostering a strong sense of community, and serving as a positive public relations tool for the University.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS V ISION Western Carolina University Athletics’ vision is to be the best place to be a student-athlete in the Southern Conference The first question that this statement causes to surface is, “What does ‘best place’ mean?” For the Athletics Department (Athletics), it means all of the following: • ACADEMICS – Athletics will become the number one program among the public institutions in The Southern Conference (SoCon) for graduation rates for its student-athletes. Athletics is committed to ensuring that every student-athlete graduates. This means giving greater attention to study halls, tutoring and other means of coping with the additional pressures studentathletes face in balancing their academic and athletics goals. • WINNING – Athletics is committed to upgrading its competitiveness and dominating the SoCon in all sports by competing for and winning Conference championships and post-season competitions. • SUPPORT – Athletics has fostered support (financial and attendance) based on shared ownership among the following groups: University Administration; Faculty/Staff; Student Body; Alumni; Community. • PEOPLE – Athletics personnel includes coaches, administration and support staff are highly skilled at what they do and determined to help the student-athletes realize a meaningful and enjoyable experience during their tenure at WCU. • LIFE SKILLS – Athletics maintains a vibrant Life Skills program which is a model in the SoCon. Support for this program continues to foster the growth of student-athletes by emphasing the following commitments: academic excellence, athletic excellence, personnel development, career development and service. • FACILITIES – Athletic facilities are comparable to or better than any of those within SoCon. • COMPETITION – Athletics has enhanced its level of competition, thereby increasing the quality of play within the SoCon and the possibilities for post-season opportunities. • ATTITUDE – Athletics has developed a winning attitude. This sustained attitude, coupled with real success, has created a new winning tradition for Western. • GENDER AND MINORITY EQUITY – The athletics program reflects its commitment to ensuring equitable participation and treatment of men and women of all races and ethic origins.

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99 Pete Balthrop DEFENSIVE LINE 6-0  255  Senior Clemmons, N.C. West Forsyth HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in all 11 of the team’s games, all coming as a reserve ... Finished with 31 total tackles including eight solo stops ... His 31 tackles ranked second among WCU’s defensive line ... Recorded a tackle in 10 of the 11 games on the season ... Credited with a career-high nine tackles including three solo hits against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern, also blocked a kick against the Eagles ... Both forced and recovered a fumble at Elon ... Finished with six tackles and a quarterback sack in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 of WCU’s 11 games on the season, all as a substitution along the defensive front ... Finished with 20 tackles including five solo stops, tallying stops in all but one game played ... Recorded a career-high five tackles against nationally-ranked Wofford, closing the final three games of the year with 12 total stops ... Credited with six tackles in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in nine games on the season as a defensive substitution along the defensive front ... Finished with seven total tackles on the year ... Recorded a then career-best three tackles - all assisted - against Georgia Southern. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a four-year letter winner at West Forsyth High for head coach Adrian Snow, twice earning All-City and All-County honors ... Accumulated 527 career tackles including 363 solo stops and four sacks ... Posted a career-best 156 tackles as a junior ... Recorded four ca-

reer interceptions ... Was named All-Northwest and All-Central Piedmont 4-A Conference ... Helped WFHS post a 35-11 combined record during his four-year prep career ... Was also the 2008 track & field MVP and won the Central Piedmont 4-A Conference shot put. PERSONAL: Is the son of Peter, Sr., and Donna Balthrop ... Was born in Macon, Ga. ... Has two siblings, Erica and Raven ... Nicknamed “Pistol Pete” by his teammates. Year 2010 2011 2012 TOTALS

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PETE UT 0 5 8 13

B A LT H R O P, J R . ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 7 7 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0 15 20 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0 23 31 2.0–4 0–0 0–0 0 0 1 1 1 45 58 2.0–4 0–0 0–0 0 0 1 1 1

P E T E B A LT H R O P, J R . ’ S S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Tackles: .....................................................................9, GEORGIA SOUTHERN (10/6/12) Tackles for Loss:......................................................................1.0, at Wofford (9/15/12)

41 Courtland Carson LINEBACKER

6-0  210  Senior Charlotte, N.C. Independence HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Started all 11 games at linebacker for WCU’s defense - one of four defenders to start every game ... Finished second on the team with a career-best 97 tackles including 42 solo stops ... Tallied double-digit tackles in four games on the season including a career-best 16 against nationally-ranked Appalachian State ... Finished with 14 tackles against FBS-foe, Marshall ... Posted at least four stops in every game ... Recorded six tackles for loss including one quarterback sack ... Credited with one pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games with six starts including the first four games to start the season ... Finished tied for fourth on the team with 56 tackles, tallying 29 solo stops and 4.5 tackles for loss ... Credited with two pass break-ups and pounced on a fumble in the season-opener at Georgia Tech ... Intercepted two passes on the year, making his first career interception against Elon before picking off his second in the season finale against Coastal Carolina ... Recorded at least two tackles in all 11 games ... Charted nine tackles against Wofford ... Finished the season with a career-high 15 tackles against Coastal Carolina. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 11 games making four starts ... Saw his first collegiate start at Wofford ... Finished with 26 tackles on the year including 12 solo stops and three tackles for losses ... Credited with one quarterback hurry ... Recorded four tackles in his collegiate debut at North Carolina State ... Tallied a career-high 10 tackles including three solo stops and one for a loss against Georgia Southern ... Had seven stops in the season finale at Elon. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named to the All-Southwestern 4A Conference Football Team at linebacker ... Was a part of the 13-1 Independence team in 2008 ... Also ran track & field at Independence HS competing in the 110-meter high hurdles as well as triple and high jumps ... Ranked inside the top 20 among those three events.

Year 2010 2011 2012 TOTALS

C O U R T L A N D C A R S O N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S G UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 11 12 14 26 3.0–5 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0 11 29 27 56 4.5–12 0–0 2–21 0 2 1 0 0 11 42 55 97 6.0–13 1.0–7 0–0 0 1 0 0 0 33 83 96 179 13.5–30 1.0–7 2–21 0 3 1 0 0

COURTLAND CARSON’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ................................................................. 16, APPALACHIAN STATE (10/27/12) Tackles for Loss:.....................................................................2.5, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Interceptions: .......................................1 – twice: MR – COASTAL CAROLINA (11/19/11)

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98 Keensen Chambers DEFENSIVE LINE

6-5  245  Senior Greenville, S.C. Tennessee Worchester Academy

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in 10 of team’s 11 games on the year, making his first start for the Purple & Gold along the defensive line against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern ... Missed the regular season meeting at The Citadel ... Recorded 19 tackles including two solo stops and 1.5 tackles for loss including half a quarterback sack ... Posted his career-high with six tackles at Furman including five tackle assists. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Initially enrolled at Connecticut in January of 2009, but made the decision to transfer ... Redshirted a season at Tennessee due to transfer rules; High School: Played as a senior at Worcester Academy in Worcester, Mass. ... Was a New England Prep School Athletic Conference All-Star in 2008 ... At Southside High, was an all-county pick in 2007, finishing with 95 tackles including 18 TFLs and 10 sacks ... Was a two-time all-region pick ... Played basketball as team won Class AA State Championship in 2007 where he was named to all-tournament team ... Was awarded a Pepsi-Greenville County Schools Golf Tournament Scholarship following his senior year for community involvement ... Named to The National Society of High School Scholars ... Also played basketball as a prep.

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Oliver Jr. and Brenda Chambers ... Has a sister, Keela P.L. Chambers.

G 10 10

KEENSEN UT AT 2 17 2 17

C H A M B E R S ’ C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT-Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 19 1.5–5 0.5–1 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 1.5–5 0.5–1 0 0 0 0 0 0

KEENSEN CHAMBERS’ SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ..................................................................................... 6, at Furman (9/29/12) Tackles for Loss:.......................... 0.5, three times (MR: APPALACHIAN STATE, 10/27/12)

34 Brandon Grady DEFENSIVE BACK 5-9  180  Senior Easley, S.C. Middle Tennessee Easley HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Did not see game action. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Transferred to Western Carolina from Middle Tennessee State prior to the spring semester ... Took part in WCU’s spring drills. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: 2010: Was on roster at Middle Tennessee State but did not dress and did not see game action; 2009: Started at Mississippi Valley State before transferring to MTSU; High School: Lettered in both football and track at Easley HS ... Was second in the state of South Carolina at the 2009 Weight Lifting Competition in his weight class. PERSONAL: Full name is Brandon Howens Grady ... Is the son of Ernie and Sandra Grady.

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87 Jamil James WIDE RECEIVER

5-9  155  Senior Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in seven games with two appearances in the starting lineup ... Made his debut in the third game of the season against Wofford ... Started his first game in college in week four against Samford, taking a hand-off on a jet sweep for a six-yard gain on WCU’s first offensive series to open the game ... Finished with three combined rushes for 17 yards including a career-long 10-yard rush against The Citadel ... Caught his first pass for a 30-yard gain at Alabama. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see game action ... Spent time on the WCU scout team. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Joined the WCU football team during 2010 spring drills ... Was named the squad’s offensive scout team player of the week prior to the road win at The Citadel.

Year G 2010 2011 2012 7 TOTALS 7

Rush 3 3

J A M I L J A M E S ’ C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng - - - - 17 0 10 5.7 2.4 1 30 0 30 17 0 10 5.7 2.4 1 30 0 30

Avg A/Gm 30 4.3 30 4.3

JAMIL JAMES’ SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Rushes: ..............................................................................2, at The Citadel (10/13/12) Rushing Yards: ..................................................................11, at The Citadel (10/13/12) Receptions: ............................................................................1, at Alabama (11/17/12) Receiving Yards: ................................................................... 30, at Alabama (11/17/12)

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Earned All-MidEastern Conference football accolades as a senior ... Was additionally tabbed second team All-Area on offesne by the Star News out of Wilmington, N.C. ... Earned WWAY-TV’s Play of the Week on Oct. 16 with an over-the-shoulder touchdown catch.

91 Brian Johnson DEFENSIVE LINE

6-3  240  R–Senior Charlotte, N.C. Myers Park HS

2012 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): One of just six players to start all 11 games, and one of three to do so along the defensive line ... Finished the season with 36 total tackles, the most among WCU’s defensive linemen ... Tallied 17 solo stops and 1.5 tackles for loss ... Recorded a career-high eight tackles against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern ... Credited with three quarterback hurries and a pass break-up ... In WCU’s annual Spring Game, recorded six stops including three sacks and a pass deflection. 2011 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 of the 11 games making eight starts at defensive end ... Missed the Georgia Southern game due to a mandatory suspension after being ejected early in the second quarter of the Mars Hill game ... Finished with 29 tackles including 13 solo stops and 7.5 tackles for loss - a mark that ranked him second on the squad - and 1.5 sacks, third on the squad ... Forced two fumbles including one against Mars Hill and one in the season finale against Coastal Carolina ... Credited with three quarterback hurries on the year ... Matched his career-high with six tackles against Furman ... Set a career benchmark with four solo stops including for loss at Samford, adding two TFLs at nationally-ranked Appalachian State matching a career high ... Was injured with a concussion late in 2012 spring drills, missing WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games on the season making two starts including his first-ever appearance in the season opener at North Carolina State ... Finished with 28 tackles including 12 solo stops and four tackles behind the line of scrimmage ... Recorded two sacks including one against Tusculum and one at Elon ... Finished with a career-high six tackles twice, doing so against Samford and again at Elon ... Credited with five quarterback hurries and one pass break-up from his defensive end position ... Had a strong showing in the final practice of the 2010 spring drills, halting a would-be drive by the offensive unit with a TFL. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... In WCU’s annual Spring Game, recorded a quarterback sack for a safety. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a two-time All-Southwestern 4-A Conference selection for head coach Jim Ruark at Myers Park HS ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... Amassed 33 tackles for loss, including 16 sacks, in his final two seasons as a prep ... Posted 21 TFLs and 11 sacks as a senior earning All-Mecklenburg County plaudits ... Added 33 career quarterback hurries, in addition to recovering five fumbles, forcing a pair of fumbles and blocking three field goals ... Named Most Improved defensive player following his junior season. PERSONAL: Full name is Brian Christopher Johnson ... Is the son of Brian Christopher Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson ... Has two siblings, Olivia and Austin. Year 2010 2011 2012 TOTALS

G 11 10 11 32

B R I A N J O H N S O N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT-Yds TD PBU 12 16 28 4.0-19 2.0-11 0-0 0 1 13 16 29 7.5-32 1.5-15 0-0 0 0 17 19 36 1.5–11 0.0–0 0-0 0 1 42 51 93 13.0-62 3.5-26 0-0 0 1

FR FF Blkd 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

BRIAN JOHNSON’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: .....................................................................8, GEORGIA SOUTHERN (10/6/12) Tackles for Loss:................................. 2.0, twice – MR: at Appalachian State (11/12/11) Sacks: ................................................................. 1.5 – COASTAL CAROLINA (11/19/11)

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52 Quevalas Murray OFFENSIVE LINE

6-2  290  R–Senior Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS

2012 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): Started all 11 games along the offensive line at center ... Was one of just two players on offense to start every game ... Converted to offensive guard during spring drills. 2011 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Started all 11 games at center on the offensive line after converting from defense the prior spring ... One of just three Catamounts - and the only on offense - to start all 11 games ... Helped freshman running back Shaun Warren rush for 200 yards and four touchdowns against Mars Hill. 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in five games on defense before converting to the offensive line prior to the end of the year ... Finished with seven tackles along the defensive line including four solo stops ... Recorded one pass breakup in the season opener at North Carolina State ... Recorded two unassisted tackles in the road win at The Citadel ... Tabbed the squad’s offensive scout team player of the week prior to the Furman game ... Worked at the offensive center position through the bulk of annual spring drills. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a four-year varsity letter winner for head coach Chris Norman at Shelby HS ... A two-time All-Cleveland County selection, was named the Southwestern Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior defensive end ... Amassed 94 tackles with 11.5 sacks and six pass break-ups in his final season ... Also recovered four fumbles, forced two and recorded an interception ... Was a part of back-to-back state championship teams his first two seasons, including a 16-0 record his sophomore season ... All told, helped Shelby HS go 52-9 in his four years ... In addition, played every position on the offensive line except center during his prep career ... Was also a two-year starter on the basketball hardwood where he averaged nearly 17 points and eight rebounds per game. PERSONAL: Full name is Quevalas Monuel Murray, nicknamed “Boom Boom” ... Is the son of Donnell Murray and Michelle Parker ... Has a younger brother, Marcus.

29 De’Von Richardson LINEBACKER

6-0  215  R-Senior Bowie, Md. Navy Bowie HS

2012 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): Played in all 11 of WCU’s games with three appearances in the starting lineup on defense ... Made his WCU debut in the season-opener against Mars Hill with his first career start coming at ninth-ranked Wofford ... Finished the season with 37 tackles including 22 solo stops and a pair of tackles resulting in eight yards of losses ... Recorded four tackles in his first game vs. Mars Hill - all solo stops - while also forcing and recovering a fumble ... Posted one pass break-up at Furman ... Credited with a career-high 12 tackles against eighth-ranked Georgia Southern. 2011 (JUNIOR): Sat out due NCAA transfer rules ... Named the team’s defensive scout team player of the week following the Samford game ... Missed the 2012 spring drills with a torn achilles tendon. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Transferred to WCU from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. ... Played in 12 of Navy’s 13 games a year ago including starting the final nine contests in the defensive secondary ... Recorded 55 tackles and four pass breakups a season ago ... Recorded his only interception in a 35-17 victory over Notre Dame at New Meadowlands Stadium ... Attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the 2008-09; At Bowie HS: Graduated from BHS in 2008 where he was a two-sport athlete, lettering in football and track & field ... Was an all-county and all-league selection his senior year while also being named honorable mention All-Met Conference in football.

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PERSONAL: Full name is De’Von Keyonte’ Richardson ... Is the son of Pamela Richardson ... Was born in Germany where both of his parents were stationed in the Army.

Year 2012

D E ’ V O N R I C H A R D S O N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S G UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 11 22 15 37 2.0–8 0.0–0 0–0 0 1 1 1 0

DE’VON RICHARDSON’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ...................................................................12, GEORGIA SOUTHERN (10/6/12) Tackles for Loss:........................................................ 1.0, twice (MR: at Elon, 10/20/12)

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84 Will Roseborough WIDE RECEIVER

6-3  195  Senior Irmo, S.C. Ben Lippen HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in one game, playing at fourth-ranked Alabama ... Did not record any receptions. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in two games near the end of the season, making his collegiate debut at nationally-ranked Appalachian State ... Made his first career reception against the archrival Mountaineers ... Named to WCU’s Dean’s List. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action ... Tabbed the squad’s offensive scout team player of the week following the Tusculum game. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played four seasons of prep football at both Dutch Fork HS before finishing his prep career at Ben Lippen High for head coach Reggie Shaw ... Was a Football Academic Honor Roll honoree at BLHS and received Academic Achievement awards from DFHS ... During his fouryear career, accounted for 80 receptions for 1,406 yards and 13 touchdowns ... Hauled in a career-best 30 passes as a senior for a career-high 541 yards ... Was named to the South Carolina squad in the North-South All-Star game ... Of the field, attended the 2009 South Carolina Boys State held at the Univ. of South Carolina during the summer of 2009.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Dwayne and Alexis Jenkins ... Has a younger brother, Anthony Jenkins ... Has ties to the SoCon as his first cousin, Josh Roseborough, is a defensive lineman at Wofford.

Year 2010 2011 2012 TOTALS

W I L L I A M R O S E B O R O U G H ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S G Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm - - 2 - 1 14 0 14 14.0 7.0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 1 14 0 14 14.0 4.7

WILLIAM ROSEBOROUGH’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: .............................................................1, at Appalachian State (11/12/11) Receiving Yards: .....................................................14, at Appalachian State (11/12/11)

38 Clark Sechrest PUNTER / KICKER

6-0  210  Senior Cornelius, N.C. North Carolina North Mecklenburg HS

2013 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) PUNTER AWARD WATCH LIST 2012 (JUNIOR): Played in all 11 games as the team’s primary punter ... Punted 64 times for 2,684 yards with a 41.9 yard average which ranked fourth in the SoCon ... Recorded 15 punts of 50 yardsor-more including three in both the Georgia Southern and Chattanooga games ... Downed 18 kicks inside the opponent’s 20-yard line ... Finished 3-for-4 in PATs, missing the first one of his career at Wofford ending his streak of 31-straight successful PATs ... Connected on his lone field goal attempt giving him six points on the year ... Earned SouthernPigskin.com Special Teams Player of the Week accolades, as well as SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week, following the Chattanooga game ... Punted five times for a 50.6 yard average including a career-long 58-yard punt vs. UTC ... Additionally connected on all three PAT attempts and a 36-yard field goal against the Mocs ... Selected to the Capital One Academic All-District III team ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference Fall Academic All-Conference team and to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll ... Credited with one tackle on the season. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games handling most of the placekicking duties on field goal and PAT attempts ... Finished 4-for-7 on field goal attempts ... Was a perfect 32-for-32 on PAT opportunities including a career-high seven in the home win over Mars Hill ... Led the team in scoring with 44 combined points, posting 10 points against MHC ... Punted five times at Samford following an injury to Blake Cain, averaging 36.0 yards per kick ... Was twice named the team’s special teams player of the week, earning the first honor against Elon after booting a 38-yard field goal and finishing 4-for-4 on PATs ... Garnered his second team weekly honor after nailing a career-long 51-yard field goal against Wofford ... Credited with one solo tackle on the season ... Named to WCU’s Dean’s List. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Committed to and signed with North Carolina out of North Mecklenburg HS where he was an all-conference punter and kicker ... Will have three years of eligibility remaining... Is unique in that he punts left footed and place kicks right footed ... Can also rugby-style punt ... Selected to the North Carolina Shrine Bowl ... Finished in second place at the 2008 Southern Kicking Classic in punting (best average, best single hangtime) and on kickoffs (best average, best single hangtime).

Year 2011 2012 TOTALS

Punt 5 64 69

C L A R K S E C H R E S T ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Yds Avg Lng Blkd TB FC 50+ I-20 FG–FGA PAT 180 36.0 45 1 0 2 0 0 4–7 32–32 2,684 41.9 58 0 5 13 15 18 1–1 3–4 2,864 41.5 58 1 5 15 15 18 5–8 35–36

CLARK SECHREST’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Field Goals Made in a Game: ....................... 1, five times (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12) PATs Made in a Game: ................................................. 7 (7-for-7), MARS HILL (9/10/11) Punts in a Game:....................................................8, twice (MR: at Alabama, 11/17/12) Career-Long Punt: ..................................................58 yards, CHATTANOOGA (11/17/12)

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97 Andre Shishkin DEFENSIVE LINE

6-3  255  R–Senior Izehusk, Russia Santa Rosa College Novato HS

2012 (SENIOR): Missed the season due to a dislocated right elbow and subsequent surgery ... Earned a medical redshirt to return for a fifth season. 2011 (JUNIOR): Started all 11 games along the defensive front, one of just three players to start every game on the season ... Finished sixth on the team with 51 total tackles including 18 solo stops tops among WCU’s defensive linemen ... Led the team with 8.5 tackles for loss including 2.5 tackles for loss ... Recorded at least two tackles in every game ... Posted eight stops in his WCU debut at Georgia Tech, earning the first of two team defensive player of the week honors ... Earned his second weekly team honor after posting a career-high three TFLs in the home-opener against Mars Hill as a part of a five tackle performance ... Tallied a career-high nine tackles against Furman, also blocking a PAT attempt in the second quarter against the Paladins ... Credited with one pass break-up ... Suffered a knee injury late in 2012 spring drills that sidelined him for WCU’s annual Spring Game. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Accounted for 52 tackles including 12 for loss and nine sacks in two seasons at Santa Rosa ... Recovered a fumble during his freshman season ... Also during his rookie year, set the SRJC defensive line vertical and shuttle run records; Attended Novato HS in Novato, Calif.

Year 2011 2012

G 11

A N D R E S H I S H K I N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT-Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 18 33 51 8.5-32 2.5-22 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 INJURED

ANDRE SHISHKIN’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ...................................................................... 5, at Georgia Southern (9/24/11) Tackles for Loss:....................................................1.0, at Appalachian State (11/12/11) Blocked Kick:............................................................................... 1, FURMAN (10/1/11)

PERSONAL: Is the son of Sirgay Shishkin, who lives in Russia, and Elena Shishkin who resides in Petaluma, Calif. ... Has an older sister, Jenny

43 Marcus Stokes LINEBACKER

6-2  225  Senior Roswell, Ga. Lassiter HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 11 games as a defensive reserve at linebacker ... Recorded 21 tackles on the season including 12 solo stops and half a tackle for loss ... Made a season-high eight tackles against eighth-ranked Georgia Southern ... Returned one kickoff four yards as an up-back ... Suffered a knee injury during spring drills and was sidelined the remainder of the spring ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference Fall Academic All-Conference team and to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll.. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 11 games making three starts at linebacker at mid-season ... Made his first collegiate start against Furman, collecting nine tackles ... Finished seventh on the team with 48 total tackles including 23 solo stops and one tackle for loss ... Posted a tackle in all 11 games ... Forced a fumble and tallied his first career interception to go along with five tackles against Elon ... Recorded a career-high 10 tackles against Wofford ... Returned four kickoffs as an up-back for 35 yards including a long of 11 yards ... Named to the 2011 Southern Conference Fall Academic All-Conference team and to WCU’s Dean’s List. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Played in seven of the 11 games on the season but did not record any official stats ... Recorded a pass breakup during the short scrimmage segment of the team’s final spring practice.

same span ... Garnered Defensive Player of the Week plaudits four times between his junior and senior seasons ... Helped guide Lassiter to a Region 6AAAAA Championship in 2009 as a senior captain with an undefeated, 10-0, season ... Returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over South Gwinnett HS during his senior season. PERSONAL: Is the son of Gary and Sarah Stokes ... Has two sisters, Brittany and Alyssa ... His youngest sister, Alyssa, plays collegiate basketball at North Georgia Univ. Year 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played for head coach Chip Lindsey at Lassiter High in Marietta, Ga. ... Earned second team All-County both his junior and senior seasons accumulating over 200 tackles during that CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

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M A R C U S S T O K E S ’ C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 23 25 48 1.0–8 0–0 1–7 0 0 0 1 0 12 9 21 0.5–1 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0 35 34 69 1.5–9 0–0 1–7 0 0 0 1 0

MARCUS STOKES’ SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: .....................................................................8, GEORGIA SOUTHERN (10/6/12) Tackles for Loss:....................................................1.0, at Appalachian State (11/12/11) Interceptions: ....................................................................................1, ELON (10/8/11)

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47 Trevor Taylor DEFENSIVE BACK 5-10  200  Senior Raleigh, N.C. West Point Prep Ravenscroft School

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in 10 of WCU’s 11 games including eight starts in the defensive secondary ... Finished with 34 tackles including 10 solo stops ... Ranked second on the team with 5.5 tackles for loss totaling 13 yards with half a sack ... Forced three fumbles including two at Elon ... Made his WCU debut and first career start against Mars Hill, recovering a fumble and returning it nine yards for a touchdown ... Posted a career-high seven tackles against Chattanooga, tallying a career-best 2.5 tackles for loss. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see game action ... Was named the defensive scout team player of the week prior to the Elon game ... Recorded an interception, returning it 27 yards for a touchdown, and forcing a fumble in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action ... Was named the offensive scout team player of the week prior to the Wofford game ... During the spring, converted to defensive back.

Year 2012

G 10

T R E V O R TAY L O R ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 10 24 34 5.5–13 0.5–2 0–0 1 0 1 3 0

T R E V O R TAY L O R ’ S S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Tackles: ..............................................................................7, CHATTANOOGA (11/3/12) Tackles for Loss:...............................................................2.5, CHATTANOOGA (11/3/12) Forced Fumbles: ........................................................................... 2, at Elon (10/20/12) Touchdowns: .............................................................................1, MARS HILL (8/30/12)

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Out of high school, earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), located at Fort Monmouth, N.J., but chose to pursue football at Western Carolina ... Was named to the NCISAA All-State Football Team as both a junior and again as a senior ... Also participated in track & field, namely in the jumping events.

31 Ben Watkins DEFENSIVE BACK 5-11  200  Senior Marietta, Ga. Univ. of Findlay Pope HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Played in all 11 games with one start on defense ... Also saw extensive time on special teams ... Made his WCU debut and first start in the season opener against Mars Hill ... Recorded 12 tackles on the season including six solo stops ... Named to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll ... Posted a career-high five tackles in the opener against Mars Hill ... Spent the summer working as an intern for the Catamount Club. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Transferred prior to the 2011 season ... Named the defensive scout team player of the week following the Georgia Southern game. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Spent one season at the Univ. of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio; High School: Graduated from Pope High with a 3.6 cumulative GPA ... Named to the second team All-Defense in Cobb County, while also representing the county in the Senior Bowl.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Thom and Jane Watkins ... Was born in Naperville, Ill. ... Has two siblings; Sallie Watkins Robinson and a twin sister, Shelley ... His father, Thom, was an all-conference lineman at Southeast Missouri State.

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B E N W AT K I N S ’ C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 6 6 12 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0

B E N W AT K I N S ’ S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Tackles: ....................................................................................5, MARS HILL (8/30/12)

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42 Andre Whitmire DEFENSIVE LINE 6-0  250  Senior Spartanburg, S.C. Spartanburg HS

2012 (JUNIOR): Appeared in all 11 games as a reserve along the defensive line ... Recorded 16 tackles including four solo stops and 1.5 tackles for six yards in losses ... Posted a season-high three tackles twice against both Georgia Southern and Chattanooga at home ... Tallied a sack against ninth-ranked Wofford. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Played in nine games, all coming as a reserve along the defensive line or on special teams ... Finished with nine tackles including four solo stops and one tackle for a loss ... Posted a career-high four stops including the TFL at nationally-ranked Appalachian State ... Both forced and recovered a fumble to go along with three tackles including a sack for a safety in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in seven games, all coming in succession during the second half of the season ... Recorded two tackles with assists at The Citadel and against Georgia Southern ... Made the transition from linebacker to defensive lineman during spring drills. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-sport standout who amassed an impressive total of 20 awards and honors in football, basketball and track including Best Linebacker, Spartanburg Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week and All-Region in football; Most Valuable Player, Coaches Award and Leading Rebounder in basketball; and All-State in track ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... In his final two seasons on the gridiron, accounted for 257 total hits including 134 tackles as a senior ... Was selected as a 2009 Carolina Panthers Community Captain which recognizes high school football student-athletes in North and South Carolina who excel in the classroom, in the community and on the fieldd ... W Was as a member er of th the he FFel Felel el-

lowship of Christian Athletes and Spartanburg High School’s Black History Club and was also selected to attend the Palmetto Boys State at USC in Columbia. PERSONAL: Is the son Sherrell Whitmire ... Has one sibling, Kemesha.

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A N D R E W H I T M I R E ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT-Yds TD PBU 0 2 2 0.0–0 0–0 0-0 0 0 4 5 9 1.0–3 0–0 0-0 0 0 4 12 16 1.5–6 1.0–5 0–0 0 0 8 19 27 2.5–9 1.0–5 0-0 0 0

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ANDRE WHITMIRE’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: .................................................................4 – at Appalachian State (11/12/11) Tackles for Loss:..................................................1.0 – at Appalachian State (11/12/11)

72 Vince Williams OFFENSIVE LINE

6-5  270  R-Senior Edina, Minn. Edina HS

2012 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): Suffered an injury to his left shoulder which required off-season surgery, missing the 2012 season and earning a medical redshirt ... Returned to the active roster during WCU’s annual spring drills. 2011 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Started all 10 games in which he saw action along the offensive line at left guard ... Was sidelined, missing the Furman game with a back injury ... Credited with one tackle coming following a turnover against Wofford. 2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in five games including twice starting along the offensive line ... Made his collegiate debut with his first career start at right tackle in the home game against Tusculum ... Saw action in four-consecutive games at the conclusion of the season including starting at left guard in the season finale at Elon. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a two-year varsity letter-winner at Edina HS for head coach Kim Nelson ... Helped Edina go 16-4 over his final two seasons as a prep, including a 10-1 record and conference championship as a junior ... Named All-Classic Lake Conference as a senior, while also tallying team “Best Offensive Lineman” accolades ... Achieved all-conference in baseball his senior year in high school ... Was also a starting right fielder on a team that took third in the state in American Legion baseball his junior year ... Additionally played basketball through his sophomore year of high school. PERSONAL: Full name is Vincent Wayne Williams ... Is the son of Thomas Williams and Gail Hayden, and is the youngest of five siblings ... His grandfather, Red Williams, was a four-year football letter winner and team captain at Minnesota from 1942-45; His uncle, John Rajala, was a defensive end for the Gophers from 1963-65; and his father, Thomas, played collegiate hockey at Minnesota from 1967-71 ... During the winter, Vince ran the warming house for his community outdoor ice rink.

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles 2011 (FRESHMAN): Played in eight games with two starts at wide receiver, making his debut at home against Mars Hill ... Saw most of his action early in the “Wild Catamount” formation as the quarterback ... Made his first collegiate reception seven games into the year, catching a 17-yard pass early in the third quarter against The Citadel ... Finished with five catches for 124 yards and a touchdown ... Posted a career-high of three catches for 94 yards against The Citadel, hauling in a 61-yard scoring strike as the only points for WCU in the loss ... Recorded 11 rushes for 31 yards and one touchdown, scoring his first collegiate points on a threeyard run in the home opener against Mars Hill ... Also returned four kickoffs for 56 yards including a long of 22 ... On the baseball diamond, played in 24 games, scoring eight runs and stealing five bases in six attempts.

Karnorris BENSON 6-1 200  Jr.  WR Atlanta, Ga.  Therrell HS

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started four of the nine games in which he saw action ... Finished fourth on the team with 19 receptions while his 349 receiving yards were the third-most on the squad ... Tallied receptions in eight of the nine games he appeared ... Recorded a career-high 83 yards receiving at nationally-ranked Wofford ... Pulled down a career-best four catches at Furman, finishing with 75 yards ... Hauled in his first career touchdown pass against Chattanooga on a 42-yard score that gave WCU a 24-16 halftime lead over the Mocs ... Tallied a team-high seven receptions for 90 yards and three touchdowns in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Originally signed with Western Carolina in the 2010 incoming class but did not qualify, sitting out his freshman season.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named the 2010 Asheville Citizen-Times All-Western North Carolina Football Player of the Year after accounting for a WNC-record 55 touchdowns his senior year ... Set a Buncombe County record for passing yards in 2010, amassing 3,429 yards ... Selected to the NCPreps.com 3-A All-State football team as a quarterback ... Is a two-sport athlete and will play both football and baseball at WCU ... An All-Mountain Athletic Conference (MAC) outfielder and catcher, was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 43rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft ... On the diamond as a senior, hit a team-leading .449 with six home runs, four doubles and 13 RBI ... Stole 17 bases in 18 attempts ... Also played basketball as a prep.

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KARNORRIS BENSON’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: ....................................................... 4, twice (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12) Receiving Yards: .......................................................................83, at Wofford (9/15/12)

6-0  190  Jr.  WR Asheville, N.C.  Erwin HS

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K A R N O R R I S B E N S O N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm - 19 349 1 62 18.4 38.8

Garrett BROWN

G A R R E T T B R O W N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm 11 31 1 6 2.8 3.4 5 124 1 61 24.8 13.8 2 20 0 11 10.0 1.8 7 98 0 28 14.0 8.9 13 51 1 11 3.9 2.6 12 222 1 61 18.5 11.1

GARRETT BROWN’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: ...............................................................3, twice (MR: at Furman, 9/29/12) Receiving Yards: ..................................................................94, THE CITADEL (10/22/11) Rushes: .....................................................................3, twice (MR: WOFFORD, 11/5/11) Rushing Yards: ......................................................................... 20, at Furman (9/29/12)

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: As a two-way player, amassed over 1,400 yards receiving with 16 touchdowns on offense and recorded 142 career tackles in two varsity seasons ... Set a city record with nine interceptions his senior season, finishing with 16 career INTs ... Tabbed All-Area by the AtlantaJournal Constitution (AJC) ... Named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior... Also rushed 17 times for 200 yards and a pair of scores along with completing four passes for 30 yards and a score ... Earned first team All-State as a wide receiver during his final prep season.

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PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Attended New Mexico State out of high school where he took a redshirt in 2010 prior to transferring to WCU; At Dudley HS: Played tight end as a prep, winning the state championship in football in 2007 & 2008 ... Recorded nine catches for 97 yards his senior year. PERSONAL: Is the son of Oddy and Phyllis Chavis ... Plans on majoring in sport management.

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 11 games, twice making a start on offense at wide receiver at Furman and Alabama ... Caught seven passes for 98 yards on the season, adding 20 rushing yards on two carries to give him 118 all-purpose yards on the season ... Matched a single-game career-high with three receptions at Furman, also rushing twice for 20 yards ... Sparked a scoring drive against the Paladins by completing his first collegiate pass - a 16-yard strike to Nate Stephenson.

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles Matt DeGRAFFINREED

6-2  300  So.  OL Raleigh, N.C.  Millbrook HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in nine games along the offensive line and special teams making two starts at right tackle ... Made his first collegiate start against nationally-ranked Appalachian State, also started at Alabama.

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2012 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Started eight of the 10 games in which he saw action ... Ranked fourth on the team with 88 tackles including 42 solo stops and two tackles for loss ... Was tied for second on the team with two interceptions ... Came away with his first career INT in the fourth quarter of the home win over Mars Hill ... Intercepted a pass against Samford in conference play ... Credited with four pass break-ups on the year ... Recorded double-digit tackles in three games on the season including a career-high 20 against Chattanooga which saw the DB post 12 solo stops ... Recorded five tackles and broke up a pass play during WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games with 10 starts in the defensive secondary ... Ranked second on the team with 90 total tackles including tying for the team-lead with 50 solo stops ... His 90 stops ranked eighth in the final SoCon standings ... Named to the 2011 Southern Conference All-Freshman team ... Tallied six-or-more tackles in every game ... Credited with half a tackle for loss against nationally-ranked Appalachian State, while also recovering a fumble in the home opener against Mars Hill ... Broke up three passes ... Named the team’s defensive player of the week after his 11-tackle performance at The Citadel ... Posted 13 total tackles against Appalachian State, making a career-best seven solo stops ... Recorded a team-high 11 tackles in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action, taking a redshirt ... Recorded an interception in the defensive secondary in the short scrimmage segment of the team’s final spring practice. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a two-time All-Montgomery County 3-A selection in two seasons on the gridiron for head coach Larry Hurd, Jr. ... Combined for 155 total tackles in his junior and senior seasons including a career-best 84 total hits in his final season garnering him All-County and AllRegion accolades ... Made 13 interceptions as a defensive back ... Also caught 26 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns in this final year as a prep ... In addition to football, also played baseball, basketball and ran track. PERSONAL: Is the son of Anthony, Sr., and Corliss Clark ... Was born in Washington, D.C. ... Has one sibling, Courtney ... His father played collegiate football at Jacksonville State in Alabama and six years of semi-professional football for the North Georgia Cougars ... His mother rank track at Jacksonville State where she was a national finalist in the 400-meter hurdles. Year 2011 2012 TOTALS

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A C E C L A R K ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 40 90 0.5–1 0–0 0–0 0 3 1 0 0 46 88 2.0–3 0–0 2–7 0 4 0 0 0 86 178 2.5–4 0–0 2–7 0 7 1 0 0

ACE CLARK’S SINGLE-G AME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ...............................................................13 – at Appalachian State (11/12/11) ACE CLARK’S CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS 2011 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team

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PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Three-year letter winner and two-year starter at Millbrook High where he played both offensive and defensive line ... Earned All-CAP-8 conference accolades as a senior ... Was additionally named to the All-OT Football second team offense as selected and released on HighSchoolOT.com ... Listed as a Top 100 player at the ScoutingCarolina.com and made the All-Combine team at the Charlotte Nike SPARQ combine ... Also played basketball as a prep. PERSONAL: Full name is Matthew Allen James DeGraffinreed ... Is the son of Paul M. and Carmelitta M. DeGraffinreed ... Has an older sister, Hannah, who plays basketball at USC-Aiken ... He had two uncles play collegiate football - one at Miami (Ohio) and another at Ashland College, while one of his cousins played at Wittenberg College.

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles Avon, rushed for 1,159 yards and 20 touchdowns while also hauling in 22 passes for 600 yards and eight TDs - defensively, recorded nine interceptions ... Rated as a two-star athlete out of high school by Rivals.com ... Also played basketball as a prep, earning all-league honors in helping Bridgeport Central win the state championship his senior year ... Was originally recruited by Penn State out of high school. PERSONAL: Full name is Christon Lamar Gill ... Is the son of Beverly Gill ... Has three siblings - Chakeya, Kelleray and Shynaya ... His brother played football at American International College in Springfield, Mass.

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C H R I S T O N G I L L’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 35 27 62 3.0-8 0–0 0–0 0 3 2 0 0 2 7 9 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0 37 34 71 3.0–8 0–0 0–0 0 3 2 0 0

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Helped First Coast HS to an 11-1 record as a senior, falling in the second round of the Florida 5-A playoffs ... As a cornerback, returned a fumble 15 yards for a score against Ribault HS ... Was a high school teammate of current Catamount wide receiver, Deja Alexander. PERSONAL: Is the son of Felicia Green.

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2012 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in six games on the season both on offense as special teams ... Did not record any statistics ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference Fall Academic All-Conference team ... Converted to running back during the spring drills ... Rushed a team-high 23 times for 107 yards including a 15-yard TD rush in WCU’s annual Spring Game ... Named to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Joined the WCU football team as a walkon, participating on the scout team from fall practice through the year ... Named the team’s offensive scout player of the week following the Elon game.

PERSONAL: Is an international student at WCU ... Studying entrepreneurship with a focus in marketing and a minor in economics ... Member of WCU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

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2012 (SOPHOMORE): Only saw action in one game, starting the season opener against Mars Hill before suffering a season-ending knee injury ... Made one stop against the Lions, a solo tackle ... Spent the remainder of the season and spring drills in rehabilitation.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Started 10 of WCU’s 11 games as a true freshman ... Named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team ... Finished third on the team with 93 total tackles including 48 solo stops and 3.5 tackles for loss with two sacks ... Recorded double-digit tackles in five games including a career-high 16 against nationally-ranked Appalachian State ... Made a career-high eight solo tackles against the Mountaineers ... Was tied for the team lead with four forced fumbles including one on a quarterback sack in the end zone against Samford that was recovered for a game-opening touchdown ... Recovered one fumble and was credited with a pass break-up ... Named to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll ... Finished with eight tackles in WCU’s annual Spring Game.

PERSONAL: Full name is Sertonuse I. Harris Jr. ... Is the son of Qudeski Curtis Sr., and Shauntel Strozier ... Has four siblings ... His cousin, James Davis, played college football at Clemson before going on to play for the Detroit Lions ... His grandfather, Roy Harris, also played pro football for both Atlanta and Tampa Bay.

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2011 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games, mostly as a reserve in the defensive backfield and on special teams ... Finished with nine total tackles including two solo stops ... Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener at Georgia Tech, recording his first career tackles against the Yellow Jackets ... Tallied a career-high three stops at nationally-ranked Appalachian State.

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6-0  190  So.  DB Mableton, Ga.  Pebblebrook HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Selected to the Cobb Senior Bowl as a senior ... Three-year letter winner that played both as a running back and defensive back in high school, rushing for 1,249 yards in three seasons including 557 and five touchdowns as a senior ... Caught 30 passes for 389 yards and three TDs ... Defensively, tallied 115 total hits including 59 solo stops and one interception ... Named team’s defensive player of the year and offensive back of the year as a senior ... Earned Cobb County Offensive Player of the Week plaudits during his junior season and picked up defensive weekly honors in his final year ... Joined by high school teammate, quarterback C.J. Goodman, to sign at WCU in 2012.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Attended Nolan Catholic HS in Fort Worth, Texas where he played running back ... Was a part of the Vikings state championship football team.

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TERRENCE GREEN’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ...................................................................3, at Appalachian State (11/12/11)

C H R I S T O N G I L L’ S S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Tackles: .................................................................13, at Appalachian State (11/12/11) Tackles for Loss:.............................. 1, three times (MR: COASTAL CAROLINA, 11/19/11)

David GIRON

T E R R E N C E G R E E N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU 2 7 9 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 1 0 1 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 3 7 10 0.0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0

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S E R T O N U S E H A R R I S ’ C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 48 45 93 3.5–16 2.0–13 0–0 0 1 1 4 0

SERTONUSE HARRIS’ SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ................................................................. 16, APPALACHIAN STATE (10/27/12) Tackles for Loss:.................................................... 1.5, APPALACHIAN STATE (10/27/12) Fumbles Forced: .........................................1, four times (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12) SER TONUSE HARRIS’ CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles Caleb HAWKINS

Hunter KIRBY

6-3  245  So.  DL Durham, N.C.  Northern Durham HS

6-2  275  So.  OL Inman, S.C.  Boiling Springs HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Started the first five games of his collegiate career before coming in as a reserve along the defensive line the final five games, playing in 10 of the 11 seasonal games ... Recorded 22 tackles including 14 solo stops including 2.5 sacks and 1.5 tackles for loss ... Tallied a career-high six tackles - all solo hits - at nationally-ranked Wofford ... Credited with two quarterback hurries and recovered a fumble forced by classmate Sertonuse Harris in the end zone for a touchdown against Samford.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in 10 of the team’s 11 games along the offensive line and special teams unit ... Played in every game except at Marshall.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named the Defensive Lineman of the Year in the PAC-6 Conference as a senior... Was additionally named to the All-PAC 6 postseason honorary squad at defensive end ... Also played basketball as a prep.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Helped Boiling Springs High to 32 wins over a four-year career along the offensive line ... Was an all-conference, all-county and all-region selection as a senior, grading out at 92.1-percent with 69 pancake blocks - he was the only player in the Upstate of South Carolina to grade out over 90-percent ... Selected as the Most Valuable Offensive Player as a senior ... Only gave up four sacks in his entire prep career ... Named to the Spartanburg Herald-Journal All-Academic team. PERSONAL: Full name is Hunter Tredway Kirby ... Is the son of Trey and Denise Kirby ... Has three brothers ... His father played collegiate football at Newberry College in South Carolina.

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2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in the first three games before suffering a season-ending injury to his right knee ... Had not recorded any receptions but did have a tackle on special teams in the season-opener against Mars Hill ... Was limited in contact during spring drills as he worked through rehab. Year 2012

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CALEB HAWKINS’ SINGLE-G AME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: .....................................................................................6, at Wofford (9/15/12) Tackles for Loss:...................................................................... 1.0, at Marshall (9/8/12) Sacks: ....................................................................................1.5, SAMFORD (9/22/12) Touchdowns: ..............................................................................1, SAMFORD (9/22/12)

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2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games on the season as a reserve in the defensive secondary and on special teams ... Credited with five tackles including three solo stops ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference Fall Academic All-Conference team ... Paced the defense with 11 credited tackles in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Selected as WCU’s defensive scout team player of the week following the Wofford game ... Named to WCU’s Dean’s List ... Held out of the 2012 spring drills due to injury. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played defensive end and outside linebacker for the Charlotte AFC Rangers, a team that is a part of the Carolinas Christian Athletic Association (CCAA) ... Earned first team all-conference accolades at outsidel inebaker and punter his senior season, as well as second team All-CCAA as a kicker helping guide his team to the conference and state title is his final year as a prep ... Picked up all-conference plaudits at defensive end his junior year ... As a sophomore, was awarded second team all-conference at outside linebacker.

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K . P. H I C K S ’ S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Tackles: ...................................................... 1, five times (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12)

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2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Named the team’s offensive scout team player of the week following the Georgia Southern game.

5-10  165  So.  DB Jesup, Ga.  Wayne County HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 11 games in the defensive secondary, making 10 starts – each game with the exception of the Marshall road game ... Recorded 44 total hits including 23 solo stops and half a tackle for loss ... Had at least two tackles in every outing ... Posted a pair of interceptions and two pass break-ups ... Named to the Southern Conference’s All-Freshman team ... Credited with a career-high six total stops against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern ... Made his first career interception on the road at Elon, picking off a Phoenix pass in the end zone to thwart a would-be scoring drive and returned the ball 13 yards ... Tallied his second interception at home against Chattanooga. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-time all-region selection in southern Georgia for head coach Jody Grooms at Wayne County High ... As a senior, rushed for 612 yards and eight touchdowns while also totaling 115 receiving yards ... Defensively, posted 44 tackles and recorded three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown ... Additionally forced four fumbles from his position in the secondary ... Also played basketball as a prep. BIO CONTINUED ON PAGE 54

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles PERSONAL: Full name is Jaleel Kadrid Lorquet ... Is the son of Eulanda Durden.

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JALEEL LORQUET’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: .....................................................................6, GEORGIA SOUTHERN (10/6/12) Tackles for Loss:...................................................................... 0.5, at Marshall (9/8/12) Interceptions: .................................................... 1, twice (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12) JALEEL LORQUET’S CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team

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2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Made his collegiate debut, seeing action in the regular season finale at nationally-ranked Alabama. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Selected as the team’s defensive scout player of the week following The Citadel game ... Named to Western Caro-

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Helped guide Northern Guilford to a both a Mid-State 3-A Conference championship and North Carolina 3-AA state championship as a senior, boasting a 14-1 record ... Northern Guilford won the title game, 31-6, over Crest HS ... Finished with 99 total hits including 71 solo stops and 12 sacks ... Also broke up two passes, forced and recovered three fumbles for 25 yards of return while blocking three kicks including two field goals and a punt ... Named All-MidState 3-A Conference as well as to the first team All-Area defense by the Greensboro News & Record ... Also played basketball as a prep where he was selected to participate in the Carolina Challenge. PERSONAL: Full name is John Christopher McBeth ... Is the son of Lynette McBeth.

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J O H N M c B E T H ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S UT AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 12 10 22 3.5–12 1.5–7 0–0 0 1 1 1 0

JOHN McBETH’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ................................................................... 8, APPALACHIAN STATE (10/27/12) Tackles for Loss:.....................................1.0, three times (MR: CHATTANOOGA (11/3/12) Sacks: ....................................................................................1.0, at Wofford (9/15/12)

lina’s Dean’s List. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Twice named to the All 3A Big East Conference and twice all-area on defense ... Played for head coach Kevin Crudup ... Former WCU linebacker Cedric Crudup (1997-2000) is an assistant coach on the Nash Central HS team ... Was also an all-conference wrestler as a prep.

A.J. McKOY

Helva MATUNGULU 6-5

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Nairobi, Kenya

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2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Came to the United States in January of 2011 and attended Western Carolina University but did not participate in football activities, joining the squad during the summer months ... Named the offensive scout team player of the week following the Chattanooga game. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played rugby where he was a part of the provincial championship team in consecutive years ... Won the national rugby 7’s championship ... Attended Saint Mary’s School in Nairobi. PERSONAL: Full name is Helva Kayembe Matungulu ... Is the son of Kande and Bilonda Matungulu ... Speaks three languages - English, French and Swahili.

John McBETH

6-2 250 So. DL Greensboro, N.C.  Northern Guilford HS 

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2012 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 11 games with five starts ... Finished with 22 total tackles including 12 solo stops and 3.5 tackles for 12 yards in losses ... Also recorded 1.5 quarterback sacks ... Both forced and recovered a fumble, pouncing on a loose football in the opener against Mars Hill and jarring the ball loose at nationallyranked Wofford ... Tallied a career-high eight tackles including three solo stops against Appalachian State ... Credited with a pass break-up, swatting a pass at the line of scrimmage ... Forced the game’s only turnover in WCU’s annual Spring Game, knocking the football loose downfield after an inside completed pass. 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 of WCU’s 11 games on both special teams and in the defensive secondary ... Finished with five tackles on the year including four solo stops ... On kickoff returns, tallied 215 yards on 11 returns including a long of 31 yards at The Citadel ... Recorded his first collegiate tackle on the road at Marshall.

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5-10  175  So.  DB Council, N.C.  East Bladen HS

PERSONAL: Full name is Jeffery W. Lucas ... Is the son of Wayne and Susan Lucas ... Has three siblings: Mary Leigh, Abigail and Brittany

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Two-way player that broke the East Bladen High career rushing (4,715 yards) and touchdown (87) records ... Was a three-time all-conference and all-county selection, garnering all-area plaudits his final two seasons ... Helped the Eagles post a 48-9 overall record including three Waccamaw Conference championships ... Caught 69 passes for 1,273 yards and 12 scores ... Played in the state championship game as a true freshman, joining the varsity team after eight games ... Gained over 1,000 yards for the jayvee squad ... Also played baseball as a prep, earning both all-conference and allcounty accolades in the outfield. PERSONAL: Full name is Glenn A. McKoy ... Is the son of Glenn McKoy and Latisha Wooten ... Has two younger siblings ... His grandfather, Glenn McKoy Sr., coached high school football for 27 years and is a member of the Fayetteville State Football Hall of Fame ... His grandmother is Phyllis McKoy. Year 2012

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A . J . M c K O Y ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 1 5 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0

A .J. McKOY’S SINGLE-G AME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: ...................................................... 1, five times (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12) Kickoff Returns: ..................................................................4, at The Citadel (10/13/12) Kickoff Return Yards: .........................................................88, at The Citadel (10/13/12)

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Raleigh, N.C.

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Broughton HS

2012 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Saw action in seven games on the season with one start at wide receiver ... Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener against Mars Hill with his first career start coming in the season finale at nationally-ranked Alabama ... Recorded three catches 34 yards including a long reception of 16 yards at Elon. 2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action ... Named the offensive scout team player of the week following the home opener against Mars Hill. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.

Troy MITCHELL

6-0  200  So.  QB Houston, Texas  Cypress Falls HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 11 of the team’s games, making five starts at quarterback ... Became the third true freshman quarterback to start at WCU since 1991, joining Chad Greene (1991) and Brandon Pechloff (2010) ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman team ... Rushed 112 times for 433 yards, second on the squad ... Led the team with eight rushing touchdowns, the most by a Catamount QB, surpassing Josh Brook’s five rushing scores in 1996 (research back to 1967) ... Finished the season with a team-leading 50 points, adding a two-point conversion rush ... Completed 85-of-142 pass attempts for 862 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions ... Led WCU in total offense, amassing 1,295 yards - a mark which ranked him eighth in the SoCon ... Tossed his first career touchdown pass to Jacoby Mitchell at Elon, coming on his 66th career pass attempt ... Twice named SoCon Freshman of the Week ... Picked up his first honor after completing 20-of-29 passing (both career highs) for 149 yards and rushing for 38 yards and a pair of scores in the season-opener against Mars Hill ... Was the fourth WCU freshman or redshirt freshman QB to earn SoCon honors after first career start (Adam Hearns, 2007; Zack Jaynes, 2008; Brandon Pechloff, 2010) ... Again earned SoCon and SouthernPigskin.com Freshman of the Week honors after guiding WCU’s second-half comeback at Elon with 175 yards passing and a career-best two touchdown passes ... Threw for a career-best 176 yards on 18-of-30 passing against Chattanooga. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-year starter who threw for over 2,400 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior at Cypress Falls High in Houston, Texas ... Earned Texas 5-A All-District 17 honors following his senior season ... Dual-threat QB who tossed seven touchdown passes in a single-game against Elsik in bi-district playoff meeting in Nov. 2011 ... Earned the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Week honor following a 331-yard, six TD performance against Jersey Village ... Was named second team all-district as a junior. PERSONAL: Full name is Troy Lavaughn Mitchell ... Is the son of Troy and Shanita Mitchell ... Has two siblings, Raybon and Zurie ... Was born in Mobile, Ala., before moving to Texas.

Year 2012

T R O Y M I T C H E L L’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S G Cmp–Att–Int Pct Yds TD Lng A/Gm Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm 11 85–142–4 59.9 862 4 74 78.4 112 433 8 40 3.9 39.4

T R O Y M I T C H E L L’ S S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Completions / Attempts:..............................................20-for-29, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Passing Yards: ................................................................ 176, CHATTANOOGA (11/3/12) Touchdown Passes ........................................................................ 2, at Elon (10/20/12) Rushes: ............................................................................20, at The Citadel (10/13/12) Rushing Yards: ................................................................ 117, at The Citadel (10/13/12) Rushing Touchdowns:..................... 2, three times (MR: APPALACHIAN STATE, 10/27/12) T R O Y M I T C H E L L’ S C A R E E R H O N O R S A N D A W A R D S 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team Two-time Southern Conference Freshman of the Week MARS HILL (8/13/12) and at The Citadel (10/13/12)

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PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Attended and played high school football at Broughton High ... Was listed as a wide receiver and a quarterback, hauling in three touchdown passes as a senior. PERSONAL: Is the son of Jeff and Tess Moore.

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J E F F M O O R E ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm - 3 34 0 16 11.3 4.9

JEFF MOORE’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: ..............................................1, three times (MR: CHATTANOOGA, 11/3/12) Receiving Yards: .......................................................................... 16, at Elon (10/20/12)

Tyler PHILPOTT 6-2

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Columbus, N.C.

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2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in 10 of WCU’s 11 games on the year including seven starts ... After playing as a reserve in three of the first four games, started the final seven games at offensive left guard. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-time all-conference selection and was named to the Times-News All-Area team four times ... Named to the 2010 NCPreps.com 2-A All-State football team as an offensive lineman ... Additionally named second team All-Area by the Herald-Journal as a senior ... Tabbed the 2010 Western Highlands Conference Lineman of the Year ... Playing along the defensive line, the team captain recorded 104 tackles and tied the team lead in sacks with eight as a senior in 2010 ... Added 30 tackles for loss, five pass deflections and two fumble recoveries ... Selected to participate in the US Army High School All-American Junior combine program ... Was also tabbed to play in the East-West All-Star game in Greensboro, N.C., during the summer of 2011 ... Played for Polk County HS head coach Bruce Ollis ... Was additionally an undefeated state-championship wrestler, winning the NCHSAA 2-A heavyweight title with a 37-0 record, and played baseball as a prep. PERSONAL: Is the son of Kellie and Todd Philpott ... Younger brother, Alec, received a scholarship to play football at Lenior-Rhyne.

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles J.D. Polk 6-0

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PERSONAL: Full name is Darius Devon Ramsey ... Is the son of Derrick and Phyllis Ramsey ... Has a younger sister, Breiona.

Jack Britt HS

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see game action.

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D A R I U S R A M S E Y ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng 111 503 2 35 4.5 55.9 25 131 0 20

DARIUS RAMSEY’S SINGLE-G AME CAREER HIGHS Rushes: ..................................................................................20, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Rushing Yards: ......................................................................120, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Receptions: ........................................................................5, CHATTANOOGA (11/3/12) Receiving Yards: ....................................................................... 32, at Marshall (9/8/12)

2011 (FRESHMAN): Played in seven games, mostly on special teams ... Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener at Georgia Tech ... Credited with two tackles, both coming against Coastal Carolina in the season finale ... Missed most of spring drills due to injury.

DARIUS RAMSEY’S CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Started one year for the Jack Britt HS Buccaneers, making 30 tackles as a senior as a corner back ... Additionally credited with five pass break-ups ... Helped JBHS post an 11-2 record including a 5-1 mark in 2010 under head coach Richard Bailey ... Tallied 15 tackles as a reserve as a junior in high school.

London RICHARDSON

PERSONAL: Full name is Jeff Dwayne Polk, but goes by “J.D.” ... Is the son of Jeff and Janet Polk ... Was born in Anaheim, Calif. ... Is one of seven children ... Had two brothers that played at Virginia Tech (George) and Oregon State.

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6-0  220  So. Lawndale, N.C.

DARIUS RAMSEY 5-8  180  So.  RB Waco, N.C.  Burns HS

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ference Honor Roll.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in nine of WCU’s 11 games with four starts at running back ... Led the team with 503 yards rushing on the season, averaging a team-leading 55.9 yards rushing per game to rank 10th in the SoCon ... Scored a pair of rushing touchdowns ... Ranked third on the team with 25 receptions out of the backfield, finishing with 131 yards with a 14.6 yard per game average ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman team ... Started the season opener in the backfield in his collegiate debut against Mars Hill, rushing for a career-high 120 yards on 20 carries ... Set career highs with four catches for 32 yards at Marshall ... Recorded his first collegiate touchdown at ninth-ranked Wofford, plunging in from two-yards out with 5:25 remaining in the third quarter ... Eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark a second time at The Citadel, collecting 118 yards on 16 carries ... Rushed for 72 yards and his second career TD against Chattanooga ... Named to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named the Cleveland County Player of the Year and was selected to the Cleveland County All-County team as a senior ... Selected to the second team offense of the All-Region team by the Charlotte Observer ... Rushed for 1,928 yards - the fifth-best in county history - with 31 touchdowns as a senior, accounting for 198 total points the highest single-season total in county history ... Helped guide Burns HS to the NCHSAA West Region finals, finishing with a 13-2 record ... Finished his career with 4,627 yards, the tops in Burns High history and third all-time in the county .. .Was a three-time South Mountain Athletic Conference selection ... Was joined by Burns High teammate Brandon Littlejohn in signing with WCU in 2012.

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2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 of the team’s 11 games on the season, all as a reserve on offense and special teams ... Primarily used as a blocking back from his tight end position, not recording a reception ... Twice returned a squib kick as an up-back on the kickoff return team including a six-yard return against Mars Hill and a two-yard return at Elon ... Named to the 2012-13 Southern Con-

J . D . P O L K ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S AT Tot. TFL–Yds Sack–Yds INT–Yds TD PBU FR FF Blkd 1 2 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

J.D. POLK’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles: .................................................................... 2, COASTAL CAROLINA (11/19/11)

Avg A/Gm 5.2 14.6

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Joined the Catamount football team as a preferred walk-on ... Was an All-Cleveland County selection as a senior ... Three-year starter at offensive tackle who also played defense. PERSONAL: Is the son of London Richardson and Lisa Merdy ... Has six siblings; Travis, Merquis, Dervonti, Bryson, Kyle and King.

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L O N D O N R I C H A R D S O N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm 111 503 2 35 4.5 55.9 25 131 0 20 5.2 14.6

LONDON RICHARDSON’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Kickoff Returns: ............................................................1, twice (MR: at Elon, 10/20/12) Kickoff Return Yards: .................................................................6, MARS HILL (8/30/12) LONDON RICHARDSON’S CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll

Richard SIGMON 5-10

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Mount Holly, N.C.

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East Gaston HS

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games as the team’s primary placekicker while also handling kickoffs ... Kicked off 49 times for 2,714 yards with seven touchbacks and a 55.4 yard per kick average ... Finished 6-of-12 on field goals including a career-long 40-yarder at Marshall ... Hit 23 of his 25 PATs, totaling 43 points on the season to rank second on the team ... Booted a career-high two field goals in the season opener against Mars Hill ... Twice connected on four PATs in a game against both Mars Hill and at The Citadel ... Credited with two tackles ... Named to the 2012 Southern Conference Fall Academic All-Conference team and to the 2012-13 Southern Conference Honor Roll. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 11 games on special teams, handling kickoffs ... Kicked 41 times for 2,161 yards with one touchback, averaging 52.7 yards per kick ... Booted two out-of-bounds ... Kicked off a career-high nine times in the home-opener against Mars Hill ... Named to WCU’s Dean’s List.

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2013 Catamounts // Returning Player Profiles PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: A two-time All-Mega-7 Conference selection who garnered first team Gaston Gazette honors as a senior ... Was named Dynamic Performance Sports 2010 Kicker of the Year ... Finished his prep career 16for-21 on FG attempts including four field goals of over 40 yards during his senior season ... Held a 38-yard punting average as a senior ... Went 6-for-7 on field goals as a junior with his lone miss of the season blocked ... Was a 4.5 star kicker by Chris Sailer kicking exposure camp ... Additionally played club soccer for the North Meck Soccer Club for seven years. PERSONAL: Full name is Richard DeWitt Sigmon ... Is the son of Mike and Jeannie Sigmon.

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Eddie SULLIVAN

R I C H A R D S I G M O N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S KO Yds Avg TB OB Punt Yds Avg. Lng FG-FGA PAT 41 2161 52.7 1 2 49 2714 55.4 7 1 6–12 23–25 90 4875 54.2 8 3 6–12 23–25

RICHARD SIGMON’S SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Most Kickoffs:........................................................................... 9, MARS HILL (9/10/11) Most Field Goals: .............................................................. 2-of-3, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Most PATs: ................................................. 4-of-4, twice (MR: at The Citadel, 10/13/12)

Jawan SIMMONS 6-2

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2012 (SOPHOMORE): Suffered a broken left leg during preseason practice sidelining him for the 2012 season ... Returned to the field during the spring where he finished 5-of-8 for 78 yards passing in WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action ... Named the offensive scout team player of the week following the Furman game ... Completed his lone pass of WCU’s annual Spring Game for a 33-yard touchdown to Garrett Brown ... Rushed four times for 17 yards in the scrimmage. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Attended North Carolina Tech after graduating from Nottingham HS in Syracuse, N.Y., in June of 2010 ... Tabbed first team offense on the New York Section 3 National Division Class A football team as a junior at Nottingham HS ... Threw for more than 3,000 yards during his career with the Bulldogs ... Rated a three-star quarterback coming out of high school class 2010 by Rivals.com ... Preseason top 10 in New York State by rivals. com while also ranked as one of the Top 125 QBs in the nation by Scout.com ... Played in the Upstate-Downstate All-Star game in N (ew York at the Carrier Dome during the summer of 2010 ... Listed in the 2010 preseason issue of Super Prep Magazineþ ... Guided NC Tech to a 9-1 record a season ago ... Also played basketball at Nottingham HS.

2012 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Started six of the seven games in which he saw action ... Completed 95 of his 176 pass attempts for 979 yards with four touchdowns against six interceptions ... Totaled over 100-yards passing in four of his seven outings ... Rushed 54 times for 274 yards and two touchdowns ... Made his first career start against his former school at Marshall, rushing for a pair of TDs ... Completed a career-best 28-of-37 passes for a career-high 302 yards including a career-long 62-yard strike at ninth-ranked Wofford ... Tossed a career-high two TD passes against Samford ... Tallied a career-high 104 yards rushing on 16 carries at Furman ... Led WCU’s four QBs in the annual Spring Game, completing 11-of-14 passes for 149 yards and three touchdowns. 2011 (SOPHOMORE): Enrolled at Western Carolina for the spring semester in January, 2012 and participated in 2012 spring drills with the Catamount football team ... In the annual spring game, rushed 13 times for 54 yards and a pair of scores while completing 17-of-27 for 207 yards with an interception and a touchdown ... Finished the day 11-of-12 in the second half of the scrimmage including connecting on six-straight passes with his lone miss coming on throw away. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Committed to and attended Marshall out of high school ... the dual-threat quarterback saw action in seven games as a true freshman in 2010 ... As Marshall’s No. 2 QB, he completed 6-of-24 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown while rushing 12 times for 51 yards ... Contended for the starting quarterback job at Marshall during spring practice in 2010, posting a 10-for-20 showing for 160 yards and a TD in the 2011 spring game; At Boca Raton HS: Threw for nearly 2,700 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for five scores and 294 yards during his senior season ... Was a first-team all-area and all-conference selection ... Rated three stars by most recruiting services coming out of high school and one of the top quarterbacks coming out of the state of Florida ... Named his team’s MVP in the Outback High School All-Star game ... Verbally committed to Wake Forest before signing with Marshall out of high school. PERSONAL: Is the son of Terry and Ed Sullivan ... Is joined on the WCU roster in 2013 by his younger brother, John.

Year 2012

PERSONAL: Is the son of Bill and Helen Simmons.

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6-1  200  R-Jr.  QB Boca Raton, Fla.  Marshall / Boca Raton HS

E D D I E S U L L I VA N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S G Cmp–Att–Int Pct Yds TD Lng A/Gm Rush Yds TD Lng Avg A/Gm 7 95–176–6 54.0 979 4 62 139.9 54 274 2 28 5.1 39.1

E D D I E S U L L I VA N ’ S S I N G L E - G A M E C A R E E R H I G H S Completions / Attempts:................................................ 28-of-37, at Wofford (9/15/12) Passing Yards: .......................................................................302, at Wofford (9/15/12) Touchdown Passes .....................................................................2, SAMFORD (9/22/12) Rushes: ................................................................................... 16, at Furman (9/29/12) Rushing Yards: ....................................................................... 104, at Furman (9/29/12) Rushing Touchdowns:..................................................................2, at Marshall (9/8/12)

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Shaun WARREN 5-7

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China Grove, N.C.

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JOSH WINEBERG

Jesse Carson HS

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 11 games on the season with one start as a part of a two-back set coming at Furman ... Rushed 31 times for 159 yards and a touchdown while also catching four passes for 26 yards out of the backfield ... Was used extensively on kickoff returns, returning 19 kicks for 411 yards, both team highs ... Averaged 21.6 yards per kickoff return, a mark which ranked seventh in the SoCon ... Nearly broke a return for a score against Chattanooga, posting a career-long return of 43 yards ... Finished the season with 596 all-purpose yards to rank second on the team ... Rushed three times during WCU’s annual Spring Game. 2011 (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games, missing the Samford game ... Made four starts at running back ... Led the team with 454 yards rushing on 91 carries, tallying five rushing scores to rank tied for second in scoring with 30 points ... Added one catch for seven yards out of the backfield giving him 461 all-purpose yards ... Named to the 2011 SoCon All-Freshman team ... Rushed for a career-high 203 yards on a career-best 21 carries in the home win over Mars Hill, amassing four rushing touchdowns ... Posted a career-long run of 82 yards against Mars Hill ... Was named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance against Mars Hill, while also garnering honorable mention at running back by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) ... Was named The Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS Freshman of the Week ... He was the eighth different Catamount to record 200-or-more yards rushing in a single-game and the fifth-different, first-year player to post 200-yards on the ground ... Matched two school records in the Mars Hill win, scoring four rushing touchdowns to match a record that had been accomplished twice and tallying three, first half rushing scores - a mark that dated back to 1981 ... Added his fifth rushing TD at top-ranked Georgia Southern ... Carried the ball 15 times for 49 yards in WCU’s annual Spring Game.

6-5  260  So.  OL West Jefferson, N.C.  Ashe County HS 2012 (FRESHMAN): Started all 10 games in which he saw action along the offensive line, missing the Furman game due to a right shoulder injury ... His first seven career starts came at right offensive tackle with the final three of his rookie season coming at left tackle. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named the 2011 Mountain Valley Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year after recording 75 tackles including 19 for loss and six sacks ... Added four pass break-ups, forced two fumbles and blocked three kicks ... Was named All-MVAC on both sides of the football as a senior, leading Ashe County High to the school’s ninthconsecutive state playoff berth ... Earned All-Northwestern Region accolades on offensive and defensive line - the only player to do so in the region ... Led the region in sacks ... Was a three-time all-conference selection, amassing over 279 career tackles ... Was a two-sport athlete at Ashe County High, adding an individual conference championship in wrestling ... Was a two-time state qualifier, placing one season ... Was twice named all-conference as a wrestler ... Won the 2-A state champion in wrestling (285 lbs. weight class) as a senior ... His overall record for his senior year was 44-1 including a 40-match win streak, and his overall record was 136-18. PERSONAL: Full name is Joshua Dale Wineberg ... Is the son of Dale and Amanda Wineberg ... Has an older sister, Jessica Smith.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Concluded his prep career with 6,023 yards rushing and over 60 rushing touchdowns in three seasons ... Led the state of North Carolina in rushing as a senior, amassing 2,967 yards - the second-highest total in state history - with 31 rushing TDs to earn State Offensive Player of the Year by NC Preps.com ... Rushed for over 200 yards 10 times for head coach Mark Woody ... Earned All-North Piedmont Conference and North Piedmont Offensive Player of the Year honors, while also garnering All-Area and All-State accolades. PERSONAL: Full name is Shaun Everith Warren ... Is the son of Shaun, Sr., and Trina Warren ... Both parents ran track in high school ... Has an older sibling, Greg, who played high school football at A.L. Brown HS. Year 2011 2012 TOTALS

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SHAUN Rush Yds 91 454 31 159 122 613

W A R R E N ’ S C A R E E R S TAT I S T I C S TD Lng Avg A/Gm Rec Yds TD Lng 5 82 5.0 45.5 1 7 0 7 1 26 5.1 14.4 4 26 0 13 6 82 5.0 29.2 5 33 0 13

Avg A/Gm 7.0 0.7 6.5 2.4 6.6 1.6

SHAUN WARREN’S SINGLE-G AME CAREER HIGHS Points in a Game: .................................................................... 24, MARS HILL (9/10/11) Rushes: .................................................................................. 21, MARS HILL (9/10/11) Rushing Yards: ......................................................................203, MARS HILL (9/10/11) Rushing Touchdowns:........................................4, MARS HILL (9/10/11) *tied school record Receptions: ..............................................................................2, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Receiving Yards: ......................................................................16, MARS HILL (8/30/12) Kickoff Returns: ............................................... 3, four time (MR: at Alabama, 11/17/12) Kickoff Return Yards: ................................................................ 60, at Furman (9/29/12) SHAUN WARREN’S CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS 2011 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team Selected SoCon Freshman of the Week (9/12/11) Named the FCS Freshman of the Week following his 200-yard performance vs. Mars Hill

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6-3  215  R-Fr.  LS Graham, N.C.  Southern Alamance HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Made the travel squad most weeks as a back-up long-snapper. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a four-year Academic All-Conference selection at Southern Alamance High ... Hauled in 30 passes for 415 yards and a touchdown his senior season, leading the team in receiving at tight end ... Selected to the All-Region team in his final season ... Received a National Football Foundation Scholarship from the Corrigan/Faircloth Chapter ... Twice received the Southern High School Super Patriot Award ... Also played basketball and baseball as a prep, averaging nine points per game as a power forward on the hardwood while playing first base on the diamond ... Hit .375 with three homeruns in baseball ... Was selected as a team captain for football, basketball and baseball during his senior year ... Came to WCU as an invited walk-on. PERSONAL: Full name is Chandler Davis Addertion ... Is the son of William “Pete” and Renee Addertion ... His father is an 1984 graduate of Western Carolina ... Has one sibling, Cameron ... His grandfather played Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos, Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants.

Coleman CUNNINGHAM

5-9  190  R-Fr.  DB Cornelia, Ga.  Habersham Central HS 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a two-time All-Region selection, garnering honorable mention as a junior and second team plaudits as a senior ... Posted a career-high 20 tackles - the third most in a single-game in school history - in a game against Loganville ... Was also named All-Region as a wrestler both his junior and senior year, finishing as the state 4-A runner-up in 2012.

Jonah DUGGAN

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Finished 8-for-13 passing for 99 yards and a touchdown during WCU’s annual Spring Game. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played quarterback at his high school in Nebraska, moving to North Carolina prior to his junior season ... Saw most of his action at running back as well as safety or linebacker on defense during his junior season before earning the starting quarterback job as a senior ... Rushed for over 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns while throwing for over 1,400 yards and 12 TDs through the air as a senor ... Earned Southwestern 4-AA All-Conference accolades .. Was named 4-A Southwestern Conference by MaxPreps. com as a specialist his final season. PERSONAL: Full name is Jonah Christopher Duggan ... Is the son of Chris and Krista Duggan ... Has four younger sisters; Lily, Ella, Sylvia and Mya ... His father, Chris, attended the United States Air Force Academy where he played linebacker.

Caleb DUYCK

5-10  175  R-Fr.  WR Murphy, N.C.  Murphy HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Joined the Catamount football team as a walk-on in the fall of 2012 and participated on the scout team.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Daniel and Terra Duyck.

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Caught three passes for 47 yards including a 28yard TD reception in WCU’s annual Spring Game. PRIOR TO WCU: Set the Murphy HS record for career yardage (rush and pass) with 7,794 yards including over 5,000 yards through the air ... As a three-year starter, led the Bulldogs to 33 victories ... Tabbed as the NCPreps.com 1-A Player of the Year ... Also named the Citizen-Times All-WNC Player of the Year while also being touted as the 2011 Smoky Mountain Conference Back of the Year ... Guided the Bulldogs to back-to-back state title games, winning a NCHSAA 1-A championship as a senior - the first state championship for the school since 1996 ... Threw for 2,111 yards and 21 TDs with just five interceptions while also rushing for 1,301 yards and 20 TDs. PERSONAL: Is the son of David and Melanie Curtis.

5-9  175  So.  DB Marion, N.C.  McDowell HS

PERSONAL: Full name is Coleman Samuel Cunningham ... Is the son of Stuart and Luanne Cunningham ... Has two siblings; Lindy and Lauren.

Seth CURTIS

6-1  210  R-Fr.  QB Charlotte, N.C.  Ardrey Kell HS

Clark EYERS 6-5  230  Fr.  TE Dunn, N.C.  Midway HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was ranked the No. 47 recruit in the state of North Carolina and was the No. 73 tight end in the nation according to 247Sports, which also had him as a 2-star prospect ... Played both offense and defense as a prep ... Was invited to, and attended, junior days at Georgia, Maryland and North Carolina ... Was an honor roll student in the classroom. PERSONAL: Was born in Dallas, Tex., and then moved to Tampa Bay, Fla., before moving to Dunn, N.C.

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6-1  180  R-Fr.  P/K Asheville, N.C.  A.C. Reynolds HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Connected on a pair of field goals during WCU’s annual Spring Game, hitting from both 32 and 36 yards out..

C.J. GOODMAN Jr.

5-11 165 R-Fr. RB Mableton, Ga.  Pebblebrook HS 

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PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a two-time all-conference and All-Western North Carolina selection as a kicker ... Booted a career-long field goal of 45 yards during his senior season, surpassing his previous long of 37 set during his junior season ... Set the record for touchbacks on kickoffs in consecutive seasons in his final two years as a prep. PERSONAL: Full name is Randall Blake Metcalf ... Is the son of Randy and Robbie Metcalf ... Has three older siblings; Landon, Justin and Alyssa.

Caleb PATE

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Selected to the Cobb Senior Bowl as a senior ... Listed as a “dual threat quarterback” ... As a junior, threw for over 1,340 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding over 430 yards rushing and four scores ... Also ran track & field as a prep, competing in the high jump and sprint events. PERSONAL: Full name is Curtis Bernard Goodman Jr., but goes by C.J. ... Is the son of Curtis Goodman Sr., and Monica Brown ... Has three siblings - Brent Brown, Jarrett Brown and Jordan Brown.

Michael HELMS Jr.

6-2  215  R-Fr.  TE Morganton, N.C.  Freedom HS

6-2  240  R-Fr.  OL Seneca, S.C.  Seneca HS 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played both ways as a offensive tight end and defensive linebacker ... Recorded 217 total tackles, earning All-Western Region 3-A as a senior ... Was also the goalkeeper for his high school soccer team, posting a 21-1 record as a senior with nine shutouts ... Earned All-Anderson Independent Mail on the soccer pitch. PERSONAL: Is the son of Kathleen Pate.

Andrew POTTS

NOTES: Enrolled at Western Carolina for the spring semester in January, 2012 and participated in 2012 spring drills with the Catamount football team ... In the annual spring game, completed all three pass attempts for 13 yards while rushing for 27 on the ground. 2012 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action, taking a redshirt ... Converted from quarterback to wide receiver early in the 2012 season ... Made the move to tight end during 2013 spring drills. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Two-time Burke County Player of the Year and a three-time All-South Mountain Athletic Conference selection ... Garnered the league’s offensive player of the year plaudits as a junior after throwing for a school-record 2,652 yards and 30 touchdowns, adding 361 rushing yards and eight rushing TDs ... For his three-year varsity career, threw for 6,227 yards and 77 touchdowns, adding 1,008 yards rushing and 20 scores on the ground ... Set and matched a school-record with 30 passing touchdowns as both a junior and senior, collecting five passing touchdowns in four different games ... Selected to play in the North-South Shrine Bowl ... Also ran track and played golf as a prep. PERSONAL: Is the son of Mike Sr. and Barbara Helms ... His father, Mike, is a former football standout at Lenior-Rhyne and the head football coach at Freedom High while his mother played collegiate basketball at Wake Forest and currently coaches girls basketball at Hickory High ... Has a younger brother, Brandon.

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2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Four-year varsity letter winner and three-year starter along the offensive line, earning first team all-conference, all-county and all-state accolades as a senior ... Started at center for North Carolina in the North-South Shrine Bowl of the Carolina’s ... Was among the top 25 in the Nike SPARQ Charlotte combine ... Was named a team co-captain as a junior ... Earned the Coach’s Award as both a freshman and sophomore ... Tabbed with the Most Outstanding Sophomore honors in his first full season on the varsity squad ... Also participated in track & field as a thrower on his high school squad. PERSONAL: Full name is Andrew T. Potts ... Is the son of Thomas and Pat Potts.

Dylan SLUDER

6-2  295  R-Fr.  DL Lexington, N.C.  Central Davidson HS 2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-year All-Central Carolina Conference selection ... Earned All-County and was tabbed the offensive player of the year runner-up as a senior ... Named to the East-West All-Star game ... Also threw the shot put in track & field as a prep, earning all-conference in the event as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL: Full name is Avery Dylan Sluder ... Is the son of Darrell and Christy Sluder ... Has one younger sibling, Drake ... Was born in Buffalo, N.Y.

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6-0  260  R-So.  OL Toccoa, Ga.  Carson-Newman Stephens County HS

2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules ... Moved to offensive center during spring drills. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Enrolled at Carson-Newman for the 2011-12 academic year and was a member of the football team but did not see game action; High School: Named first team All-Region in 2010 ... Received the Wendy’s Heisman Trophy from Stephens County ... Helped lead SCHS to region championships in 2007 and 2008 ... Also played baseball as a prep. PERSONAL: Full name is Jake Robert Thornton ... Is the son of Robert and Cathy Thornton ... Has one sister, Mollie ... His grandfather, Billy Shaw, played for the Buffalo Bills from 1960-69 and was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1999.

Damian WHITAKER

5-10  185  R-Fr.  DB Decatur, Ga.  Druid Hills HS

2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted ... Recovered a fumble for the lone takeaway in WCU’s annual Spring Game, emerging from a scrum with the ball after John McBeth had punched it loose following a short pass completion. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Three-year varsity letter winner who was twice named All-AVCA and twice tabbed to the All-Region team as a junior and senior ... Rushed for 322 yards and six touchdowns as a senior while also hauling in 23 passes for 264 yards and two TDs ... Defensively, recorded 63 tackles including 41 solo stops with four interceptions as a senior as a part of earning team MVP honors ... Earned the Matthew Hardeman Award and was a HBCU All-Star in his final season in high school ... Also ran track as a prep, earning Most Improved Runner. PERSONAL: Full name is Damian Raynard Whitaker ... Is the son of Reginald and Marian Whitaker ... Has three cousins who play football at Sewanee University, Villanova and Ole Miss.

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PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Transferred to WCU prior to the spring semester and participated in spring drills ... Credited with five tackles and three pass breakups in WCU’s annual Spring Game; High School: Rushed for over 600 yards and four touchdowns while catching seven passes out of the backfield ... Defensively, tallied 58 tackles including 46 solo stops as a senior. PERSONAL: Full name is Reginald Julius Williams ... Is the son of Sheena James ... Has two younger siblings; Essence and Imani James ... Was born in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Brandon BERRIDGE OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2  255  Freshman Sophia, N.C.  Randleman HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played both offensive and defensive line at Randleman High for head coach Shane Handy ... Was the right tackle on the offensive line ... Recorded 30 tackles including 20 solo stops as a senior ... Credited with four quarterback hurries ... Tabbed as “perhaps the best lineman in (Randolph) County” by MyRandolphSports.com, earning All-County plaudits as a senior. PERSONAL: His grandfather is Al Berridge ... Has a younger brother, Bradley.

Tyson DICKSON LINEBACKER 6-0  200  Freshman Ellenwood, Ga.  Cedar Grove HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played in 22 games as a two-year varsity letter winner at Cedar Grove High ... As a senior, finished third on the team with 88 total tackles including 55 solo stops and seven tackles for loss ... Credited with two quarterback sacks ... Had 31 tackles during his junior season with 21 solo hits. PERSONAL: Is the son of Tyson Dickson and Terria Brown.

Anthony GALAVOTTI OFFENSIVE LINE 6-0  250  Freshman Garner, N.C.  Garner Magnet HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Spent the last two seasons of his prep career as one of the anchors of the Garner Trojan offensive line, helping compile a 29-2 record over his final two seasons ... Helped the team average more than 280 yards rushing over those 31 games. ... Listed as the strongest blocker on the team ... Was the starting left guard during his senior season ... Was a part of the Garner State Championship appearance as a junior and followed it up with an Eastern Regional Runner-Up showing as a senior. PERSONAL: Is the son of Gary and Barb Galavotti ... Plans to major in environmental engineering.

Tyler GILLEN PLACEKICKER 5-10  195  Sophomore Naperville, Ill.  Naperville Central HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Handled the placekicking duties for the Naperville Central Redhawks, helping guide the squad to the Illinois post-season as a senior after missing the playoffs as a junior. PERSONAL: Is the son of Dan and Monique Gillen

Stefon HILL WIDE RECEIVER 6-0  185  Freshman Hendersonville, N.C.

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PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played both wide receiver and defensive back for head coach – and former Catamount – Brett Chappell ... Was a two-time All-Western North Carolina Athletic Conference selection ... Caught 55 passes for 960 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 274 rushing yards with a TD on the ground ... Defensively, credited with 33.5 tackles and an INT in his final season as a prep ... Tabbed as the WNC Athletic Conference’s Special Teams Player of the Year ... As a junior, made 43 receptions for 814 yards and eight touchdowns while also rushing for 405 yards and four TDs ... On defense, had a pair of interceptions ... One of just 100 players to attend the invitation-only Shrine Bowl combine in the summer of 2012. PERSONAL: Full name is Steffon Ardul Hill ... Son of Kenya and Grover Hill.

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Austin JACOBS OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3  245  Freshman Four Oaks, N.C.  Cleveland HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played along the offensive and defensive line for head coach Marc Morris, leading the Rams to an 11-win season and the eastern 3-AA regional championship game in 2012 ... As a senior, earned All-Eastern Carolina Conference (ECC) honors ... Recorded 69 tackles including 29 tackles for loss, five sacks, recovered three fumbles while forcing two and had an interception ... In November of 2012, was named the Student-Athlete of the Week by the Raleigh Sports Club ... As a junior, earned ECC Defensive Player of the Year accolades. PERSONAL: Full name is Austin Taylor Jacobs ... Is the son of John and Amy Jacobs ... Has two brothers, Zach and Ben.

Ethan JAMES OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2  250  Freshman Hudson, N.C.  South Caldwell HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-year varsity starter for South Caldwell High and head coach Butch Carter helping the Spartans to back-to-back conference championships in his final two seasons ... Was a two-time All-Northwestern 3A/4A Conference selection and twice named first team AllCaldwell County ... Named the team Offensive MVP as a junior and senior while serving as a team captain both seasons ... As a senior, was selected to the East-West All-Star Game ... Could see time as a long-snapper for the Catamounts. PERSONAL: Full name is Ethan Michael James ... Is the son of Mick and Laurie James ... Has one sibling, Landyn.

Justin JAMES OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2  285  Freshman Savannah, Ga.  Calvary Day

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a two-time All-Region 3-A first team selection, as well as an All-Savannah Morning News first team honoree, leading the offensive line ... Earned second team All-State accolades at the Class A level ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. PERSONAL: Full name is Justin Anthony James ... Is the son of Phillip and Lora James.

Bryson JORDAN LINEBACKER 6-2  195  Freshman Flowery Branch, Ga.  Buford HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Helped lead Buford High to the Georgia Class AAA championship, tallying eight tackles in the title game ... Forced and returned a fumble for a touchdown during the playoff run to the championship game ... Selected to the Gwinnett All-Star game at linebacker as a senior ... Also played basketball as a prep where he was mentioned by ESPNHS Georgia All-State Hoops, listed among the top high school players in the state.

Garry LEWIS RUNNING BACK 5-9  185  Freshman Fayetteville, N.C.  Douglas Byrd HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Enrolled at Western Carolina in the spring semester and began classes in January, 2013 ... Rushed for over 2,700 yards and 33 touchdowns in three seasons at Douglas Byrd High including over 1,200 yards his senior season ... Tabbed the Cape Fear Valley 3-A Athlete of the Year, garnering all-conference accolades... Earned Cumberland County Prep Athlete of the Week three times as a senior ... In 2011, rushed for 884 yards and 11 touchdowns ... As a high school sophomore, rushed for 575 yards on 92 carries with six touchdowns ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. PERSONAL: Full name is Garry Lloyd Lewis, Jr. ... Is the son of Garry and Tracy Lewis.

Stedman LUCAS

LINEBACKER 6-1  235  Freshman Orangeburg, S.C.  Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played tight end and linebacker in high school ... Recorded 139 tackles over his final two seasons as a prep including 66 stops as a senior and 73 hits as a junior ... Led OrangeburgWilkinson back to the state playoffs in 2012 for the first-time in six years ... Posted seven sacks combined over the two years, with nine pass deflections, three forced fumbles and 12 total tackles for loss during his senior season. PERSONAL: Is the son of Steven and Jeanette Lucas ... Has a sister, Santana Jenee Lucas, who graduated from Francis Marion and currently resides in Charleston, S.C. ... His older brother, Sterling, played linebacker at North Carolina State.

Andrew MAYTON DEFENSIVE LINE 6-2  235  Freshman Midway, N.C.  North Davidson HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: A four-year varsity letter winner, helped North Davidson High and head coach Mark Holcomb to the 4-A state playoffs all four seasons including a 14-1, Western Region runner-up finish as a senior ... Finished his prep career with 292 tackles and 47.5 career sacks including leading the state of North Carolina with 23.5 sacks as a senior ... Had a career-high 103 tackles and forced three fumbles in his final season at NDHS ... Was a two-time All-Central Piedmont Conference selection, earning both the CPC’s and Davidson County’s Defensive Player of the Year plaudits as a senior ... Also a two-time All-Northwest pick by the WinstonSalem Journal ... Tabbed All-State by NCPreps ... Moving up to the varsity squad as a freshman, recorded a quarterback sack and forced a fumble in his first game to earn his roster spot ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. PERSONAL: Full name is Andrew Raymond Mayton ... Is the son of Buddy and Chantel Mayton ... Has a younger sister, Jordan ... His uncle, Robert Mayton, won a state championship as the coach at Thomasville High ... Was also a two-year varsity letter winner in baseball in high school and played for Lexington Post 8 in the American Legion summer league.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Brian and Pam Jordan ... Both parents played collegiate sports at the University of Richmond - his father played college football and baseball and his mother was a women’s basketball standout ... Brian was drafted in the first round of the 1988 MLB draft by the St. Louis Cardinals and then the seventh round of the 1989 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills ... Played both professional football (Atlanta Falcons, 1989-91) and professional baseball (St. Cardinals, 1992-98; Atlanta Braves, 1999-01-2005-06; Los Angeles Dodgers, 2002-03; and Texas Rangers, 2004).

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Fred MOORING DEFENSIVE LINE 6-2  240  Freshman Snellville, Ga.  Shiloh HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played defensive line and running back as a prep ... Was a second-team All-County selection by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club as a senior ... Earned Defensive Player of the Week accolades on Sept. 4, 2012, recording seven tackles (four for losses), a sack, a forced fumble and scored on a safety in the Generals’ 36-6 win over Meadowcreek ... Selected to John Small’s squad in the annual Rivalries of Gwinnett All-Star Football Game PERSONAL: Is the son of Patricia Jackson.

Trey MORGAN

DEFENSIVE BACK 6-0  170  Freshman North Augusta, S.C.  North Augusta HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played wide receiver and safety for head coach Dan Pippin at North Augusta High, leading the Yellow Jackets to the Division II Class AAAA state quarterfinals ... Helped North Augusta win 44 games over the past four seasons ... Tabbed the Augusta Chronicle’s South Carolina Football Player of the Year, as well as the 2012 Aiken Standard Defensive Player of the Year ... As a senior, recorded 119 tackles and three interceptions on defense ... Rushed for 226 yards and 10 touchdowns on just 38 carries, adding 441 receiving yards and five TDs, earning his team’s MVP award ... Scored a touchdown every 4.7 times he touched the ball on offense ... Selected to play in the North-South All-Star game. PERSONAL: Full name is Trey DeShaun Morgan ... Is the son of Lewuana Morgan ... Has one older sibling ... Grew up around mechanics and automotive work, likes to fix things and to work on cars.

Daniel NASH DEFENSIVE LINE 6-3  215  Freshman Holly Springs, N.C.  Holly Springs HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Earned All-Tri-Nine Conference accolades as a senior, garnering first team defense honors ... Selected as the Holly Springs High Defensive Player of the Year ... Played as a defensive lineman and linebacker as a prep ... Was named the overall MVP as a junior at the National Underclassmen combine held in Greensboro.

Lee PATTILLO

LINEBACKER 6-0  210  Redshirt Sophomore Bryson City, N.C.  North Carolina State Swain County HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Signed as a preferred walk-on with North Carolina State out of high school ... Was an anchor for the Maroon Devils defense at Swain County High ... Was named to the NCPrep All-State 1-A team on the defensive side at linebacker after leading the 2011 squad in tackles. PERSONAL: Is the son of Norma and Sam Patillo ... His father was the former head football coach at Swain County High who won 31 games in three seasons and was named the WNC Coach of the Year, as well as the Smoky Mountain Conference Coach of the Year ... Has a sister Brette.

Fred PAYNE DEFENSIVE BACK 5-10  175  Freshman Gainesville, Ga.  Gainesville HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: A four-year varsity letter winner, credited with 360 career tackles with 14 interceptions and a sack ... Was a two-time first team All-Area selection and earned All-State in his final season ... As a senior, posted a career-high 121 tackles and five INTs while also catching five passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns ... Had a 90-yard kickoff return for a TD against Apalachee High ... Returned an interception 72 yards and a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown in a state playoff game ... Additionally tallied five receptions for 296 yards and four receiving touchdowns in his final season as a prep ... Finished with a career-best 136 total tackles including 88 solo stops as a junior ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. PERSONAL: Full name is Fredtavious Diquan Payne ... Is the son of Anita Harrison, grandmother Edith Williams and aunt, Crystal Wilmont ... Has two siblings - Anika Carrington and Nikita Payne ... His cousin, A.J. Johnson, plays football at Tennessee ... Worked as a mentor and volunteered with local elementary schools and the Boys & Girls Club.

Roderick POAG TIGHT END 6-1  220  Freshman Marshville, N.C.  Forest Hills HS

PERSONAL: Full name is Daniel Lawrence Nash ... Is the son of Evelyn Worthy and step-father, Patrick Worthy ... Was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ... Has an older brother, Michael Bayon Jr ... Is a member of the media ministry at his church, Wake Chapel, where he operates the boom camera during Sunday services.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Two-year varsity letter winner at Forest Hills High ... Tallied 87 career tackle including 1.5 sacks and six career interceptions ... Named to the All-Rocky River Conference team ... Recorded 30 tackles as a senior including a season-high six at Porter Ridge HS ... Led the Yellow Jackets with five interceptions on defense, returning three for touchdowns ... the five picks ranked him tied for sixth in the school’s record books ... Added 110 yards receiving on two receptions - both touchdown catches - and rushed for a two-point conversion for 32 career points ... Also played basketball as a prep.

Chisolm OKOLIE

PERSONAL: Full name is Roderick Devonta Poag ... Is the son of Dean Poag and Michelle Downey, stepmother Stella Poag ... Has a brother, Buddy Ro Poag and a step-brother, Jamarcus Culp.

WIDE RECEIVER 6-1  180  Redshirt Freshman Duluth, Ga.  Northview HS

Tanner POINDEXTER

2012 (FRESHMAN): Joined the team during spring drills, 2012 ... Hauled in an 11-yard scoring strike from QB Jonah Duggan during WCU’s annual Spring Game. PERSONAL: Is the son of Timothy Wright and Lewuana Morgan.

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3  300  Freshman Pfafftown, N.C.  Ronald Reagan HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Is the first four-year player in Ronald Regan High history to sign with a NCAA Division I program ... Named All-Central Piedmont Conference at guard along the offensive line, keying Ronald Regan High to an 8-4 season and the school’s first-ever playoff berth ... Garnered All-Northwest accolades from the Winston-Salem Journal ... Selected to the North Carolina roster in the 2012 Shrine Bowl, playing every snap at center ... Was named the offensive line MVP as a junior at the National Underclassmen combine held in Greensboro ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. PERSONAL: Full name is Tanner Edward Poindexter ... Is the son of Clay and Vicky Poindexter.

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Willie POLICE WIDE RECEIVER 5-9  165  Freshman Marietta, Ga.  Lassiter HS

Terryon ROBINSON WIDE RECEIVER 5-10  180  Freshman Decatur, Ga.  Decatur HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named the Region 5-AAAAAA Offensive Player of the Year ... Tabbed second team offense at wide receiver in the 2012 Georgia Sportswriters Association (GSWA) All-State ... Also listed on the 2012 Football All-Senior team by the GPB Sports Blog ... An All-County WR, was selected to the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl ... Recorded a 206-yard receiving performance against Kell High in Sept. of 2012 which included a 90-yard touchdown catch as a part of the four TD game ... Earned the TD Club of Atlanta’s Back of the Week honor ... Played running back as a junior.

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Three-year varsity team member at Decatur High ... Finished with 94 catches for 1,660 yards and 22 receiving touchdowns ... Averaged 17.7 yards per reception during his career ... Despite nursing a sprained ankle most of his senior season, finished with 44 receptions for 480 yards and five touchdowns ... Also had two TDs on punt returns and seven interceptions as a cornerback ... Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s All-Region 6-AAA squad ... Played in the DeKalb County Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game ... Also played basketball as a prep.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Shunta Hammond.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Lionel & Anita Robinson ... Has two brothers, Dominicus and Michael, and a sister, Andrea.

Aaron PRIDEMORE WIDE RECEIVER 5-10  165  Freshman Duncan, S.C.  Byrnes HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Joined the Catamount football team for spring drills in 2012 as a walk-on ... Played high school football at Byrnes High. PERSONAL: Is the son of Ara and Dell Pridemore.

Justin PUETT OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2  260  Freshman Raleigh, N.C.  Wakefield HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played at both Franklinton and Wakefield High Schools ... Was a two-time All-Cap Eight Conference selection as a junior and senior, also earning Best Offensive Lineman plaudits ... Was an all-conference honorable mention in 2010 as a sophomore ... Four-time Academic Award recipient ... Earned his team’s Coaches’ Award in 2009.

Gary RICHARDSON WIDE RECEIVER 6-0  170  Redshirt Freshman Clayton, N.C.  Clayton HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played prep football at Clayton High ... Was named the team’s wide receiver MVP ... Earned All-Academic Award.

Daniel RIDDLE LINEBACKER 6-2  215  Freshman Raleigh, N.C.  Athens Drive HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Was a three-year varsity letterwinner and starter at Athens Drive High ... Led the Tri-9 Conference in tackles with over 360 including 65 tackles for loss and 13 sacks ... Named the Tri-9 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, recording 169 tackles and seven sacks as a senior ... Recorded two career receiving touchdowns and an interception ... Was a Tri-9 AllConference Honorable Mention in 2010 ... Two-time Academic All-Conference.

Shane SAMUELS DEFENSIVE BACK 5-7  160  Freshman Duncan, S.C.  Byrnes HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named to the Region II-4A All-Region team ... A ball-hawking defensive back, finished with 63 tackles, a tackle for loss, a forced fumble, four fumble recoveries, eight pass breakups and three interceptions as a senior ... Was a three-time Max Preps Defensive Player of the Game in 2012 ... As a junior, had 36 tackles including one for loss, 10 pass breakups and seven interceptions, returning two for touchdowns against rival Riverside ... Named to the Spartanburg Herald-Journal All-Area football team as well as an All-Region selection.

Tyler SEXTON TIGHT END 6-4  215  Freshman Flat Rock, N.C.  East Henderson HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Played both tight end and defensive end for head coach - and former Catamount - Brett Chappell ... Was a two-time All-Western North Carolina Athletic Conference selection as a junior and senior ... Named a Times-News All-Area selection ... As a senior, caught 35 passes for 779 yards and 18 touchdowns, a school record for a tight end ... Also credited with 35 tackles on defense ... Named the TE MVP as a junior at the National Underclassmen combine ... Also played basketball as a prep. PERSONAL: Full name is Aaron Tyler Sexton ... Is the son of Charles and Jodi Sexton.

John SULLIVAN WIDE RECEIVER 6-0  175  Sophomore Boca Raton, Fla.  Appalachian State Boca Raton HS

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2012 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted as a true freshman at Appalachian State before transferring ... May have to sit out the 2013 season because of NCAA transfer rule; but is applying for a waiver. PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Joined the WCU football team prior to the spring semester and went through spring drills in Cullowhee ... Hauled in three passes for 47 yards including a 28-yard touchdown reception from Jawan Simmons during WCU’s annual Spring Game; High School: Led Palm Beach County in receiving as a senior with 755 yards and eight touchdowns on 38 receptions ... Garnered first-team all-county and all-conference honors ... Was a four-year letterwinner ... coached by Eric Loew ... Also lettered twice in track and field as a prep. PERSONAL: Full name is John Francis Sullivan ... Is the son of Terry and Ed Sullivan ... One of four siblings in his family ... His older brother, Eddie, plays quarterback at WCU ... Majoring in business finance.

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Parker SWARINGEN TIGHT END 6-1  205  Freshman Concord, N.C.  Concord HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: As a senior, named All-SPC Conference SPC and selected to the Cabarrus News All-Counry Football team ... Named All-South Piedmont Conference selection in helping guide CHS to a North Carolina 3-A state championship finals appearance ... Was the leading receiver in 2012 NCHSAA State 3-A championship game ... Was also tabbed first team All-Region by the Charlotte Observer ... Made 49 catches for 744 yards and eight scores ... Honored with the CHS Coaches Award ... Also played baseball as a prep where he was a two-time allconference selection, named to the Cabarrus News All-County team and twice tabbed as the CHS Pitcher of the Year ... Additionally lettered twice in swimming. PERSONAL: Is the son of Dori and Scott Swaringen ... Has a sister, Jessica.

Tommy TATE LINEBACKER 6-0  205  Freshman Norcross, Ga.  Norcross HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Named first team All-State in Georgia’s highest classification (Class AAAAAA) as a senior, guiding Norcross High to a 15-0 record and the 2012 state championship ... Posted two double-digit tackle games during the state playoffs for the Blue Devils including 18 stops against Colquitt County and 15 tackles in a win over Camden County High ... Recorded 183 total tackles including 117 solo stops as a senior ... Credited with four pass breakups, two sacks, two forced fumbles, three quarterback hurries and a blocked punt in his final year as a prep ... Was an All-County selection by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club ... Additionally handled punting duties for Norcross High, posting a 33.7 average including a season-long 47 yarder ... Tallied 110 total tackles as a junior. PERSONAL: Is the son of Laura Tate and Tom Tate.

Kelvin UME DEFENSIVE LINE 6-1  260  Freshman Acworth, Ga.  North Cobb HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Split time along the defensive line as a defensive end and tackle ... Came to the United States from Nigeria in the early 2000’s and did not play football until his freshman year of high school in Ohio ... Finished with 85 tackles as a senior, leading the North Cobb Warriors to an 11-3 season and berth in the Class AAAAA state semifinals ... Posted a 16-tackle game in a win over Valdosta, helping limit the opposing offense to just 22 rushing yards ... Was an honorable mention on the All-County team and was selected to the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl. PERSONAL: Full name is Chibuzor Kelvin Ume ... Is the son of Chi-Chi Ume-Love ... Has a brother, Kenny.

Tahjai WATT

DEFENSIVE LINE 6-5  200  Freshman Huntersville, N.C.  North Mecklenburg HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Two-time All-I-Meck Conference selection who was a conference player of the year finalist as a senior ... Played both ways as a defensive end and a tight end on offense ... Also played power forward on the basketball court as a prep earning all-conference accolades. PERSONAL: Full name Tahjai Henri Watt ... Is the son of Todd Lynch and Constance Watt, both of whom played sports in college ... Has one sibling, Eric Lynch.

Avery WORSHAM DEFENSIVE LINE 6-0  200  Freshman Indian Trail, N.C.  Porter Ridge HS

PRIOR TO WESTERN CAROLINA: Helped guide Porter Ridge High to the NCHSAA football finals two-straight seasons as the Western Region champion ... Playing as a defensive end, recorded 90 total tackles including 20 for loss as a senior as a part of earning the Southern Carolina Conference Defensive Player of the Year accolades ... Credited with 10 quarterback sacks, 21 QB hurries, four fumble recoveries including one for a touchdown and one interception ... Was selected to the first team defense on the Charlotte Observer All-Area team ... Had 68 total tackles as a junior with 10.5 sacks and 12 quarterback hurries. PERSONAL: Full name is Avery Maurice Worsham ... Is the son of Antonio and Latonja Worsham ... Has an older sister, Kayla, who serves in the United States Army.

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE GAME 1 Thursday, Aug. 29 6:30 pm CT — Murfreesboro, Tenn. Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium

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VIRGINIA TECH

GAME 3 – CATAMOUNT CLUB DAY Saturday, Sept. 14 3:30 pm – Cullowhee Whitmire Stadium / Waters Field

GAME 2 Saturday, Sept. 7 1:30 pm — Blacksburg, Va. Lane Stadium

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location ......................................................... Murfreesboro, Tenn. Founded ................................................................................1911 Enrollment ......................................................................... 25,394 Nickname .................................................................. Blue Raiders Colors...............................................................Royal Blue & White Conference .............................................. Conference USA (C-USA) Facility (Capacity) ................ Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium (30,788) President .......................................................... Dr. Sidney McPhee Director of Athletics .................................................Chris Massaro

Location ................................................................ Blacksburg, Va. Founded ............................................................................... 1872 Enrollment ....................................................................... 31,000+ Nickname ........................................................................... Hokies Colors....................................................... Maroon & Burnt Orange Conference ..................................................... Atlantic Coast (ACC) Facility (Capacity) ...................................... Lane Stadium (65,632) President .......................................................Dr. Charles W. Steger Director of Athletics ......................................................Jim Weaver

Location ............................................................... Charleston, S.C. Founded ............................................................................... 1842 Enrollment ........................................................................... 2,272 Nickname ........................................................................ Bulldogs Colors............................................................ Citadel Blue & White Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) .................... Johnson Hagood Stadium (21,000) President ...................................................... Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Athletics Director .................................................... Larry Leckonby

TEAM INFORMATION

Head Coach ............................... Rick Stockstill (Florida State, ‘82) Record at Middle Tennessee...................................... 43-44 (7 yrs) Career Record ....................................................................... Same Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense .............................................................4-3 Multiple Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................46 / 18 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D) ..........................17 (9/8) / 5 (2/3) Series History ........................ Series tied 2-2 (L–1); Last Mtg 1991

Head Coach ................................ Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, ‘69) Record at Virginia Tech ......................................216-104-2 (26 yrs) Career Record .................................................. 258-127-4 (32 yrs) Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense ....................................................................... 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................. 37/22 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D) ...............15 (4/9/2) / 10 (7/2/1) Series History .....................................................First Ever Meeting

Head Coach ................................. Kevin Higgins (West Chester ‘77) Record at The Citadel ................................................. 38-51 (8 yrs) Career Record .......................................................94-76-1 (15 yrs) Basic Offense .............................................................Triple Option Basic Defense .......................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................ 39 / 17 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)............. 19 (7/9/3) / 9 (5/2/2) Series History ................. WCU trails 15-21-1 (L–2); Last Mtg 2012

MEDIA INFORMATION

Football Contact ......................................................... Mark Owens SID Phone (O/H) ...................... (615) 898-2450 / (615) 631-9520 SID Fax .................................................................(615) 898-5626 Owems’ E-mail ......................................owens@goblueraiders.com Website .................................................. www.GoBlueRaiders.com Press Box ..............................................................(615) 898-2312

Football Contact .......................................................... Dave Smith SID Phone (O/H) ...................................................(540) 231-6731 SID Fax ................................................................ (540) 231-6984 Smith’s E-mail ............................................................vtsid@vt.edu Website ...................................................... www.HokieSports.com Press Box .............................................................. (740) 331-1497

Football Contact ......................................................Brian Gargone SID Phone (O/C) ......................(843) 953-5120 / (843) 302-6773 SID Fax ................................................................ (843) 953-5088 Gargone’s E-mail ........................................ bgargone@citadel.edu Website .................................................... www.CitadelSports.com Press Box ............................................................. (843) 953-5004

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GAME 4 Saturday, Sept. 21 3:30 pm — Cullowhee, N.C. Whitmire Stadium / Waters Field

GAME 5 Saturday, Sept. 28 2:00 pm CT — Birmingham, Ala. Whitmire Stadium/Waters Field

CHATTANOOGA GAME 6 Saturday, Oct. 5 6:00 pm — Chattanooga, Tenn. Finley Stadium / Davenport Field

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location ..................................................................Mars Hill, N.C. Founded ............................................................................... 1856 Enrollment ............................................................................1,100 Nickname ..............................................................................Lions Colors................................................................ Royal Blue & Gold Conference ......................................... South Atlantic (NCAA Div. II) Facility (Capacity) ..............Ammons Family Athletic Center (5,000) President ............................................................. Dr. Dan Lunsford Director of Athletics .................................................. David Riggins

Location ............................................................. Birmingham, Ala. Founded ................................................ 1841 (as Howard College) Enrollment ............................................................................4,715 Nickname ........................................................................ Bulldogs Colors...........................................................................Red & Blue Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) .................................... Seibert Stadium (6,700) President/Chancellor............................. Dr. Andrew Westmoreland Athletics Director .................................................... Martin Newton

Location .......................................................... Chattanooga, Tenn. Founded ............................................................................... 1886 Enrollment ......................................................................... 11,438 Nickname ..............................................................................Mocs Colors......................................................... Navy, Old Gold & Silver Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility ......................................................Finley Stadium (20,668) Chancellor ............................................................ Dr. Roger Brown Athletics Director ..................................................David Blackburn

TEAM INFORMATION

Head Coach ...............................................Tim Clifton (Mercer ‘76) Record at MHC.......................................................112-99 (20 yrs) Career Record ....................................................................... Same Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense ................................................................... Multiple Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................49 / 16 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D) ..........................16 (8/8) / 5 (2/3) Series History ............... WCU leads 14-5-1 (W–14); Last Mtg 2012

Head Coach .............................................Pat Sullivan (Auburn ‘72) Record at Samford .....................................................32-34 (6 yrs) Career Record .......................................................56-76-1 (11 yrs) Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense .......................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................49 / 20 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)........... 15 (8/5/2) / 10 (3/6/1) Series History .........................WCU trails 1-9 (L–9); Last Mtg 2012

Head Coach ............................... Russ Huesman (Chattanooga ‘83) Record at UTC ............................................................ 23-21 (4 yrs) Career Record ....................................................................... Same Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense ................................................................... Multiple Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................39 / 19 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)......... 21 (10/10/1) / 5 (2/2/1) Series History .................... WCU trails 16-23 (L–4); Last Mtg 2012

MEDIA INFORMATION

Football Contact ........................................................... Rick Baker SID Phone (O/H) ..................... (828) 689-1535 / (828) 689-2640 SID Fax ................................................................ (828) 689-1440 Baker’s E-mail ..................................................... rbaker@mhc.edu Website ........................................................www.mhc.edu/sports Press Box ..............................................................(828) 689-1376

Football Contact ......................................................... Joey Mullins SID Phone (O/C) ......................(205) 726-2799 / (205) 532-3477 SID Fax .................................................................(205) 726-2132 Mullins’ E-mail ........................................... jmmulli1@samford.edu Website ..................................................www.SamfordSports.com Press Box ................................................. (205) 726-2143 / 2144

Football Contact .......................................................Jay Blackman SID Phone (O/C) ..................... (423) 425-5292 / (423) 598-6953 SID Fax .................................................................(423) 425-4610 Blackman’s Email ...................................... Jay-Blackman@utc.edu Website .............................................................www.GoMocs.com Press Box ............................................................. (423) 757-9332

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AUBURN GAME 7 Saturday, Oct. 12 TBA — Auburn, Ala. Jordan-Hare Stadium

WOFFORD GAME 8 – HALL OF FAME Saturday, Oct. 19 3:30 pm — Cullowhee, N.C. Whitmire Stadium / Waters Field

ELON GAME 9 – HOMECOMING Saturday, Oct. 26 3:30 pm — Cullowhee, N.C. Whitmire Stadium / Waters Field

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location ..................................................................... Auburn, Ala. Founded ............................................................................... 1856 Enrollment ......................................................................... 25,469 Nickname .............................................................................Tigers Colors............................................................. Orange & Navy Blue Conference ...................................................... Southeastern (SEC) Facility (Capacity) ......................................... Jordan-Hare Stadium President .................................................................. Dr. Jay Gogue Athletics Director ...........................................................Jay Jacobs

Location ............................................................ Spartanburg, S.C. Founded ............................................................................... 1854 Enrollment ........................................................................... 1,600 Nickname ...........................................................................Terriers Colors..................................................................Old Gold & Black Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) .....................................Gibbs Stadium (13,000) President ........................................................ Dr. Nayef H. Samhat Athletics Director ..................................................Richard Johnson

Location .........................................................................Elon, N.C. Founded ............................................................................... 1889 Enrollment ........................................................................... 6,029 Nickname ..........................................................................Phoenix Colors.....................................................................Maroon & Gold Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) .................................. Rhodes Stadium (11,250) President ...............................................................Dr. Leo Lambert Athletics Director ..........................................................Dave Blank

TEAM INFORMATION

Head Coach ..................................Gus Malzahn (Henderson State) Record at Auburn ........................................................First Season Career Record ..................................................................9-3 (1 yr) Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense .......................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning / Lost ..................................................41/18 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)..............17 (6/9/2) / 8 (5/2/1) Series History ........................ WCU trails 0-2 (L–2); Last Mtg 2006

Head Coach ................................. Mike Ayers (Georgetown, Ky. ‘74) Record at Wofford .............................................171-115-1 (25 yrs) Career Record .................................................. 182-136-2 (28 yrs) Basic Offense .................................................................Wingbone Basic Defense .............................................................. Multiple 50 Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................42 / 25 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)........... 12 (5/5/2) / 13 (6/6/1) Series History .................... WCU trails 12-23 (L–7); Last Mtg 2012

Head Coach ........................... Jason Swepson (Boston College ‘92) Record at Elon ............................................................. 8-14 (2 yrs) Career Record ....................................................................... Same Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense .......................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................36 / 12 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)........... 14 (4/9/1) / 11 (7/2/2) Series History ................. WCU trails 16-24-2 (L–7); Last Mtg 2012

MEDIA INFORMATION

Football Contact .......................................................Kirk Sampson SID Phone (O) ...................................................... (334) 844-9800 SID Fax ................................................................ (334) 844-9807 Sampson’s Email .........................................sampska@auburn.edu Website ..................................................... www.AuburnTigers.com Press Box .......................................................................................

Football Contact ..................................................Brent Williamson SID Phone (O/C) ..................... (864) 597-4093 / (864) 809-8900 SID Fax .................................................................(864) 597-4129 Williamson’s Email............................... williamsondb@wofford.edu Website ..................................................www.WoffordTerriers.com Press Box ..............................................................(864) 597-4487

Football Contact ............................................................Chris Rash SID Phone (O/C) ...................... (336) 278-6712 / (336) 263-4737 SID Fax .................................................................(336) 278-6776 Rash’s Email ..........................................................crash@elon.edu Website ...................................................... www.ElonPhoenix.com Press Box ..............................................................(336) 278-6777

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GAME 10 Saturday, Nov. 9 2:00 pm — Statesboro, Ga. Paulson Stadium

GAME 11 – SENIOR DAY Saturday, Nov. 16 3:30 pm — Cullowhee, N.C. Whitmire Stadium / Waters Field

GAME 12 – THE JUG GAME Saturday, Nov. 23 3:30 pm — Boone, N.C. Kidd Brewer Stadium

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location ................................................................Statesboro, Ga. Founded ............................................................................... 1906 Enrollment ..........................................................................20,574 Nickname ............................................................................Eagles Colors........................................................................Blue & White Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) ................................. Paulson Stadium (18,000) President ........................................................... Dr. Brooks A. Keel Athletics Director ...................................................... Tom Kleinlein

Location ................................................................ Greenville, S.C. Founded ............................................................................... 1826 Enrollment ........................................................................... 2,600 Nickname .........................................................................Paladins Colors.....................................................................Purple & White Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) ..................................Paladin Stadium (16,000) President .................................................................. Dr. Carl Kohrt Athletics Director ......................................................Dr. Gary Clark

Location ......................................................................Boone, N.C. Founded ............................................................................... 1899 Enrollment ......................................................................... 17,589 Nickname ................................................................ Mountaineers Colors........................................................................Black & Gold Conference .........................................................Southern (SoCon) Facility (Capacity) ........................... Kidd Brewer Stadium (24,050) Chancellor ................................................. Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock Athletics Director ....................................................... Charlie Cobb

TEAM INFORMATION

Head Coach .............................................Jeff Monken (Milikin ‘89) Record at GSU ........................................................... 31-12 (3 yrs) Career Record ....................................................................... Same Basic Offense .............................................................Triple Option Basic Defense .......................................................................... 4-3 Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................ 47 / 21 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D) ..........................13 (7/6) / 9 (4/5) Series History ....................WCU trails 2-21 (L–18); Last Mtg, 2012

Head Coach ...........................................Bruce Fowler (Furman ‘81) Record at Furman ........................................................ 9-13 (2 yrs) Career Record ....................................................................... Same Basic Offense ................................................................... Multiple Basic Defense ................................................................... Multiple Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................33 / 21 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)............. 15 (8/5/2) / 9 (3/6/0) Series History ................. WCU trails 10-28-2 (L–7); Last Mtg 2012

Head Coach ................ Scott Satterfield (Appalachian State, 1996) Record at ASU.............................................................First Season Career Record .............................................................First Season Basic Offense ....................................................... Multiple Spread Basic Defense .................................................................. 3-4 base Lettermen Returning / Lost ................................................ 39 / 17 Starters Returning / Lost (O/D/S)........... 18 (10/6/2) / 7 (1/5/1) Series History ................. WCU trails 18-58-1 (L–8); Last Mtg 2012

MEDIA INFORMATION

Football Contact ..................................................... Barrett Gilham SID Phone (O/C) ...................... (912) 478-5448 / (912) 678-5051 SID Fax .................................................................(912) 478-0046 Gilham’s E-mail .............................. bgilham@georgiasouthern.edu Website ..................................... www.GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com Press Box ..............................................................(912) 681-3896

Football Contact ..........................................................Hunter Reid SID Phone (O/C) ..................... (864) 294-2061 / (864) 567-1663 SID Fax ................................................................ (864) 294-3061 Reid’s E-mail ...........................................Hunter.Reid@furman.edu Website ................................................ www.FurmanPaladins.com Press Box ............................................................. (864) 294-3066

Football Contact ........................................................... Mike Flynn SID Phone (O/C) ..................... (828) 262-2845 / (828) 964-6406 SID Fax .................................................................(828) 262-6106 Flynn’s Email...............................................flynnmh@appstate.edu Website .................................................www.AppStateSports.com Press Box ..............................................................(828) 262-2501

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The “Old Mountain Jug,” the traveling trophy in the Western Carolina – Appalachian State football rivalry, will be up for grabs for the 38th time in the 78-game rivalry on November 23, 2013 when the Catamounts visit the Mountaineers in Boone at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The 2013 meeting has a heightened meaning as Appalachian State will leave the Southern Conference beginning in July, 2014 for the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Sun Belt Conference. The idea for the trophy was the brainchild of the rival schools’ sports information offices and student government presidents and it was awarded for the first time following the 1976 meeting between the Catamounts and Mountaineers – a 24-17 Appalachian State home victory. Western Carolina returned the favor with a 44-14 home win of its own the following season. Appalachian State reclaimed “The Jug” in 1978 and kept it for three-consecutive seasons before relinquishing it after the 1981 game. The win was the first of four-consecutive WCU victories in the series. “The Jug” was taken back to Boone in 1985 after the Mountaineers’ win in Cullowhee and ASU kept it until 1997. The Cats ended a 13-game losing skid to the Mountaineers in 1998 with a dominating 23-6 decision over the fifth-ranked Mountaineers in Cullowhee before a FoxSports Net television audience. ASU regained the jug in 1999 and retained possession until 2004 before a feverish comefrom-behind win by WCU — the Cats were down 27-16 with 5:02 left to play only to score twice inside the final 4:35 to pull out an improbably 30-27 victory. The Western Carolina - Appalachian State rivalry began in 1932 and ASU dominated the series through its first three decades by winning 21 of the first 24 meetings. The Catamounts held their own in the 1960s and won six of the games played in the ‘70s. After winning four of the first five games in the ‘80s, Western has seen the Apps regain their edge. Sports Illustrated once called the Western Carolina–Appalachian State series “the best football rivalry you’ve never heard of.” The magazine took it one step further in 2005 as Maggie Haskins made sure the rivalry got more attention nationally. With WCU’s 2004 players holding the Old Mountain Jug in the main photo of the piece, she wrote, “After extensive research ... I compiled a list of some of the great rivalry trophies across the land. Instead of merely listing them, I decided to come up with some of my own awards.” Haskins’ category concerning the Old Mountain Jug was as follows: the “If you stick the word ‘old’ in front of it, the trophy becomes inherently cooler (which included The Old Mountain Jug).” Also on a national note, a fledgling cable network called ESPN televised the 1979 WCU-ASU game in Boone in what was the station’s second-ever live broadcast.

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All-Time Series Records FIRST LAST WCU OPPONENT W-L-T MEETING MEETING STREAK Alabama .............................................. 0 3 0 ......... 2004 .......... 2012 .............L3

FIRST LAST WCU OPPONENT W-L-T MEETING MEETING STREAK Lenoir-Rhyne ...................................... 15 24 0 ......... 1933 .......... 2000 ............W7

APPALACHIAN STATE .......................... 18 58 1 ......... 1932 .......... 2012 .............L8

Liberty .................................................. 3 3 0 ......... 1996 .......... 2008 .............L2

Apprentice School ................................ 1 1 0 ......... 1935 .......... 1954 ............W1

Livingston (Ala.) (now West Alabama) ........... 1 1 1 ......... 1971........... 1976.............W1

AUBURN ............................................... 0 2 0 ......... 1986 .......... 2002 .............L2

Louisiana State .................................... 0 1 0 ......... 2000 .......... 2000 .............L1

Biltmore ............................................... 3 0 0 ......... 1931........... 1935 ............W3

Louisiana Tech...................................... 0 1 0 ......... 1974 ........... 1974..............L1

Boston College ..................................... 0 1 0 ......... 1984 .......... 1984 .............L1

Louisville .............................................. 0 1 0 ......... 2001 .......... 2001 .............L1

Brevard ................................................ 1 0 0 ......... 1945 .......... 1945 ............W1

Maine................................................... 1 0 0 ......... 1977........... 1977.............W1

Campbell ............................................. 0 2 0 ......... 1937........... 1939 .............L2

MARSHALL ........................................... 9 10 2 ......... 1977........... 2012 .............L5

Carson-Newman ..................................17 15 1 ......... 1932 .......... 1974.............W4

MARS HILL ......................................... 14 5 1 ......... 1931........... 2012 ...........W14

Catawba............................................... 8 18 2 ......... 1933 .......... 1969 ............W2

Maryland.............................................. 0 1 0 ......... 1999 .......... 1999 .............L1

CHATTANOOGA ................................... 16 23 0 ......... 1973........... 2012 .............L4

Maryville (Tenn.) ................................... 0 5 0 ......... 1933 .......... 1949 .............L5

Charleston Air Base .............................. 1 0 0 ......... 1954 .......... 1954 ............W1

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE ................... 2 2 0 ......... 1973........... 1981..............L1

Cherokee Indians ................................. 3 0 0 ......... 1931........... 1932 ............W3

Milligan ................................................ 1 4 0 ......... 1934 .......... 1947..............L4

Chowan ................................................ 1 0 0 ......... 2006 .......... 2006 ............W1

Mississippi College............................... 1 1 0 ......... 1971........... 1972..............L1

Cincinnati............................................. 0 1 0 ......... 2005 .......... 2005 .............L1

Morehead State.................................... 1 0 0 ......... 1974 ........... 1974.............W1

THE CITADEL ....................................... 15 21 1 ......... 1972........... 2012 .............L2

Murray State ........................................ 3 3 0 ......... 1971........... 1976.............W2

Clemson ............................................... 0 5 0 ......... 1980 .......... 1995 .............L5

Nebraska-Omaha ................................. 0 1 0 ......... 1973........... 1973..............L1

Coastal Carolina................................... 0 1 0 ......... 2011........... 2011..............L1

Newberry ............................................ 10 4 0 ......... 1948 .......... 1993 ............W8

Colgate ................................................ 1 0 0 ......... 1983 .......... 1983 ............W1

Nicholls State ....................................... 1 0 0 ......... 2004 .......... 2004 ............W1

Concordia (Minn.) ................................. 1 0 0 ......... 1970........... 1970.............W1

North Alabama ..................................... 1 0 0 ......... 1974 ........... 1974.............W1

Cumberland ......................................... 0 1 0 ......... 1936 .......... 1936 .............L1

North Carolina A&T ............................... 2 2 0 ......... 1987 .......... 1993 .............L2

Davidson .............................................. 2 0 0 ......... 1984 .......... 1985 ............W2

North Carolina State ............................. 0 6 0 ......... 1986 .......... 2010..............L6

Duke .................................................... 0 3 0 ......... 1990 .......... 2003 .............L3

Piedmont ............................................. 1 2 0 ......... 1932 .......... 1935 .............L1

East Carolina ...................................... 13 17 0 ......... 1936 .......... 1981..............L7

Presbyterian ......................................... 8 8 0 ......... 1950 .......... 1976.............W6

East Tennessee State .......................... 23 21 1 ......... 1932 .......... 2003 ............W1

Rutherford............................................ 0 1 0 ......... 1932 .......... 1932 .............L1

Eastern Kentucky .................................. 2 3 0 ......... 1988 .......... 2009 ............W1

SAMFORD ............................................ 1 9 0 ......... 1969 .......... 2012 .............L8

ELON .................................................. 16 24 2 ......... 1933 .......... 2012 .............L7

Shorter ................................................. 1 0 0 ......... 2008 .......... 2008 ............W1

Emory & Henry...................................... 8 12 3 ......... 1941........... 1969 ............W2

South Carolina ..................................... 0 4 0 ......... 1986 .......... 1989 .............L4

Erskine ................................................. 0 1 0 ......... 1938 .......... 1938 .............L1

Southern Illinois ................................... 0 1 0 ......... 1983 .......... 1983 .............L1

Ferrum ................................................. 1 0 0 ......... 1992 .......... 1992 ............W1

Sylva Institute ....................................... 1 0 0 ......... 1931........... 1931.............W1

Florida.................................................. 0 1 0 ......... 2006 .......... 2006 .............L1

Tampa .................................................. 2 5 0 ......... 1955 .......... 1964 .............L2

Florida A&M ......................................... 1 1 0 ......... 1972........... 1973.............W1

Tennessee Tech .................................... 6 7 1 ......... 1971........... 2000 .............L2

Florida State ........................................ 0 3 0 ......... 1981........... 2008 .............L3

Tennessee Wesleyan ............................. 0 1 0 ......... 1935 .......... 1935 .............L1

FURMAN............................................. 10 27 2 ......... 1971........... 2012 .............L7

Toledo .................................................. 0 1 0 ......... 1975........... 1975..............L1

Gardner-Webb ...................................... 3 3 0 ......... 1932 .......... 2010.............W1

Tusculum .............................................. 4 1 1 ......... 1937........... 2010..............L1

Georgia ................................................ 0 2 0 ......... 1991........... 2007 .............L2

Vanderbilt............................................. 0 1 0 ......... 2009 .......... 2009 .............L1

GEORGIA SOUTHERN ............................ 2 21 0 ......... 1941........... 2012 ............L18

VMI .....................................................17 3 0 ......... 1978........... 2002 ........... W11

Georgia Tech ........................................ 0 5 0 ......... 1985 .......... 2011..............L5

VIRGINIA TECH...................................................................................... FIRST MEETING

Guilford .............................................. 10 5 2 ......... 1934 .......... 1970.............W2

Wake Forest.......................................... 0 3 0 ......... 1982 .......... 1991..............L3

Hiawassee ............................................ 1 2 0 ......... 1931........... 1946 ............W1

Weaver College ..................................... 0 2 0 ......... 1931........... 1932 .............L2

High Point ............................................ 4 5 1 ......... 1939 .......... 1950 .............L1

West Liberty State ................................ 0 1 0 ......... 1949 .......... 1949 .............L1

Holy Cross ............................................ 1 0 0 ......... 1983 .......... 1983 ............W1

West Virginia State ............................... 2 0 0 ......... 1971........... 2004 ............W2

Indiana State........................................ 2 0 0 ......... 1974 ........... 1977.............W2

West Virginia Tech................................. 1 0 0 ......... 2002 .......... 2002 ............W1

Jacksonville State ................................. 5 3 0 ......... 1934 .......... 1977..............L1

Western Kentucky ................................. 1 2 0 ......... 1938 .......... 1974.............W1

Johnson C. Smith .................................. 1 0 0 ......... 2003 .......... 2003 ............W1

WOFFORD .......................................... 12 23 0 ......... 1952 .......... 2012 .............L7

Kansas ................................................. 0 1 0 ......... 1993 .......... 1993 .............L1

Young Harris ......................................... 0 1 0 ......... 1931........... 1931..............L1

Lees-McRae ......................................... 1 0 1 ......... 1933 .......... 1934 .............L1

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Series History vs. 2013 Opponents

AUBURN WCU trails: 0-2-0 At WCU: n/a At Auburn: WCU trails 0-2-0

Year Site Result Score 1986 ........ A.............L .............6 55 2002 ........ A.............L .............0 56

APPALACHIAN STATE WCU trails: 18-58-1 At WCU: WCU trails 9-24-1 At ASU: WCU trails 9-29-0 At Asheville: WCU trails 0-5-0

Year Site Result Score 1932 ........ A.............L .............0 20 1933 ........ H.............L .............0 15 1934 ........ A.............L .............0 6 1935 ........ H.............L .............0 12 1936 ........ A.............L .............2 20 1937 ........ H.............L .............0 14 1938 ........ A.............L .............0 27 1939 ........ A.............L .............7 54 1940 ........ H.............L .............8 40 1941 ........ A.............L .............0 35 1946 ........ H.............L .............6 42 1947 ........ A.............L .............0 20 1948 ........ N.............L ...........12 14 1949 ........ A........ W...............13 6 1950 ........ H.............L .............6 13 1951 ........ A.............L .............6 26 1952 ........ N.............L ...........12 20 1953 ........ A.............L .............0 7 1954 ........ N.............L .............7 27 1955 ........ A........ W.................7 6 1956 ........ N.............L .............7 19 1957 ........ A.............L .............0 25 1958 ........ H........ W...............32 2 1959 ........ A.............L ...........12 14 1960 ........ H.............L .............6 22 1961 ........ N.............L ...........12 25 1962 ........ H................T ..........6 6 1963 ........ A.............L .............3 14 1964 ........ H.............L ...........10 27 1965 ........ A........ W.................7 0 1966 ........ H.............L ...........33 35 1967 ........ A........ W...............21 0 1968 ........ H.............L ...........14 28 1969 ........ A........ W...............35 7 1970 ........ H.............L .............0 17 1971 ........ A........ W...............26 0 1972 ........ H........ W...............35 21 1973 ........ H........ W...............32 14 1974 ........ A........ W...............21 17 1975 ........ H........ W...............20 11 – OLD MOUNTAIN JUG ERA – 1976 ........ A.............L ...........17 24 1977 ........ H........ W...............44 14 1978 ........ H.............L ...........13 39 1979 ........ A.............L ...........27 35 1980 ........ A.............L ...........24 27 1981 ........ H........ W...............21 10 1982 ........ A........ W...............26 24 1983 ........ H........ W.................1 15 1984 ........ A........ W...............34 7 1985 ........ H.............L ...........14 27 1986 ........ A.............L ...........13 17 1987 ........ H.............L ...........13 33 1988 ........ A.............L ...........21 42 1989 ........ H.............L ...........20 31 1990 ........ A.............L .............9 27 1991 ........ H.............L ...........14 24 1992 ........ A.............L ...........12 14 1993 ........ A.............L ...........16 20 1994 ........ H.............L .............7 12 1995 ........ A.............L .............3 28 1996 ........ H.............L ...........17 24 1997 ........ A.............L .............7 13 1998 ........ H........ W...............23 6 1999 ........ A.............L ...........10 34 2000 ........ H.............L ...........28 35 2001 ........ A.............L ...........24 34 2002 ........ H.............L ...........14 24

2003 ........ A.............L ...........18 2004 ........H........ W...............30 2005 ........ A.............L .............7 2006 ........H.............L .............9 2007 ........ A.............L ...........35 2008 ........H.............L ...........10 2009 ........ A.............L ...........14 2010 ........H.............L ...........14 2011 ........ A.............L ...........14 2012 ........H.............L ...........27

26 27 35 31 79 35 19 37 46 38

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CHATTANOOGA WCU trails: 16-23-0 At WCU: WCU leads 9-10-0 At UTC: WCU trails 7-13-0

Year Site Result Score 1973 ........ A........ W...............14 0 1975 ........ A.............L .............6 27 1976 ........H.............L ...........14 28 1977 ........H.............L ...........10 21 1978 ........ A........ W...............38 21 1979 ........H.............L ...........35 42 1980 ........ A.............L ...........14 39 1981 ........H........ W...............24 10 1982 ........ A........ W...............20 0 1983 ........H........ W...............25 15 1984 ........ A.............L .............6 10 1985 ........H.............L .............3 23 1986 ........ A.............L .............7 34 1987 ........H.............L ...........11 13 1988 ........ A.............L ...........14 19 1989 ........H........ W...............26 20 1990 ........ A.............L ...........21 23 1991 ........H........ W...............38 35 1992 ........ A........ W...............44 13 1993 ........ A........ W...............41 10 1994 ........H........ W...............53 15 1995 ........ A.............L ...........14 35 1996 ........H.............L .............6 20 1997 ........ A.............L ...........21 24 1998 ........H........ W...............24 21 1999 ........ A.............L ...........28 56 2000 ........H........ W...............41 36 2001 ........ A........ W...............21 3 2002 ........H........ W...............45 28 2003 ........ A.............L .............0 38 2004 ........H.............L ...........24 27 2005 ........ A........ W...............38 20 2006 ........H..........L-OT ........14 17 2007 ........ A.............L ...........21 39 2008 ........H........ W...............27 7 2009 ........ A.............L ...........20 24 2010 ........H.............L ...........21 27 2011 ........ A.............L .............7 51 2012 ........H.............L ...........24 45

THE CITADEL WCU trails: 15-21-1 At WCU: Series tied 9-9-0 At Citadel: WCU trails 5-12-0 At Columbia: Series tied 0-0-1

Year Site Result Score 1972 ........ A........ W...............10 0 1977 ........ A.............L .............0 20 1978 ........H........ W...............38 24 1979 ........ A.............L ...........19 21 1980 ........H.............L ...........21 28 1981 ........ A.............L .............3 12 1982 ........H.............L ...........20 24 1983 ........ A........ W...............44 17 1984 ........H.............L ...........33 34 1985 ........ A.............L .............3 10 1986 ........H........ W...............27 12 1987 ........ A.............L ...........24 38 1988 ........H.............L ...........21 27 1989 ........N................T ........22 22 1990 ........H.............L ...........10 28 1991 ........ A.............L ...........13 38 1992 ........H.............L ...........31 36 1993 ........H........ W...............38 18 1994 ........ A........ W...............42 38 1995 ........H........ W...............31 14 1996 ........ A.............L ...........25 39 1997 ........H........ W...............45 25

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

8 17 17 25 34 21 17 17 30 37 34 10 13 35 45

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ELON WCU trails: 16-24-2 At WCU: WCU leads 13-9-1 At Elon: WCU trails 3-15-1

Year Site Result Score 1933 ........ A.............L .............6 46 1934 ........ A.............L .............6 37 1939 ........ A.............L .............0 52 1940 ........H.............L .............0 38 1941 ........ A.............L .............7 28 1950 ........H.............L ...........19 25 1951 ........ A.............L .............0 23 1952 ........H........ W...............12 0 1953 ........ A.............L .............7 13 1954 ........H................T ........20 20 1955 ........ A.............L .............6 19 1956 ........H.............L .............6 26 1958 ........H.............L .............6 15 1959 ........ A........ W...............14 6 1960 ........H........ W...............41 6 1961 ........ A.............L .............9 11 1962 ........H.............L ...........13 14 1963 ........ A.............L ...........10 19 1964 ........H........ W...............21 20 1965 ........ A........ W...............26 14 1966 ........H........ W...............34 0 1967 ........ A................T ........20 20 1968 ........H.............L ...........30 35 1969 ........ A........ W...............17 13 1970 ........H........ W...............17 7 1971 ........ A.............L ...........29 43 1978 ........H........ W...............17 7 1979 ........H........ W...............20 7 1995 ........H........ W...............36 14 1996 ........H........ W...............45 20 1997 ........ A.............L ...........16 17 1998 ........H........ W...............10 7 2003 ........H........ W...............26 3 2004 ........ A........ W...............28 7 2005 ........H........ W...............31 26 2006 ........ A.............L ...........19 37 2007 ........H.............L ...........36 38 2008 ........ A.............L ...........14 33 2009 ........H.............L ...........17 42 2010 ........ A.............L ...........14 45 2011 ........H.............L ...........31 38 2012 ........ A.............L ...........31 42

FURMAN WCU trails: 10-28-2 At WCU: WCU trails 5-13-1 At FUR: WCU trails 5-15-1

Year Site Result Score 1971 ........ A.............L ...........14 21 1972 ........H........ W...............24 15 1975 ........ A.............L .............0 35 1977 ........ A................T ........24 24 1978 ........H.............L .............7 24 1979 ........ A.............L ...........14 23 1980 ........H.............L ...........14 28 1981 ........H.............L ...........27 31 1982 ........ A.............L .............6 12 1983 ........H................T ........17 17 1983 ........ A........ W...............14 7 1984 ........ A........ W...............20 19 1985 ........H.............L ...........27 31 1986 ........ A........ W...............19 13

1987 ........H........ W...............20 1988 ........ A.............L .............0 1989 ........H.............L .............3 1990 ........ A.............L .............9 1991 ........H.............L ...........14 1992 ........ A........ W...............29 1993 ........H........ W...............23 1994 ........ A........ W...............35 1995 ........H.............L ...........21 1996 ........ A.............L ...........30 1997 ........H........ W...............17 1998 ........ A.............L .............7 1999 ........H.............L ...........19 2000 ........ A.............L ...........14 2001 ........H.............L ...........13 2002 ........ A.............L ...........23 2003 ........H.............L ...........13 2004 ........ A.............L ...........10 2005 ........H........ W...............41 2006 ........ A.............L .............7 2007 ........H.............L ...........21 2008 ........ A.............L ...........21 2009 ........H.............L ...........14 2010 ........ A.............L ...........17 2011 ........H.............L ...........21 2012 ........ A.............L ...........24

14 31 17 42 42 27 20 24 31 45 16 31 27 38 31 24 19 31 21 42 52 28 33 31 47 45

GEORGIA SOUTHERN WCU trails: 2-21-0

MIDDLE TENN. Series tied: 2-2 At WCU: WCU leads 5-3-1 At MTSU: WCU trails 4-6-1

Year Site Result Score 1973 ........ A........ W...............24 7 1975 ........H.............L ...........28 44 1980 ........ A........ W...............24 10 1981 ........H.............L ...........10 23

SAMFORD WCU trails: 1-9-0 At WCU: WCU trails 0-5-0 At SAM: WCU trails 1-4-0

Year Site Result Score 1969 ........ A........ W...............47 13 1991 ........H.............L .............3 16 1992 ........ A.............L .............6 30 1997 ........ A.............L .............0 19 1999 ........H..........L-OT ........32 35 2008 ........H.............L .............6 21 2009 ........ A.............L .............3 16 2010 ........H.............L .............7 38 2011 ........ A.............L ...........24 52 2012 ........H.............L ...........21 25

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At WCU: WCU trails 2-11-0 At GSU: WCU trails 0-10-0

Year Site Result Score 1941 ........H........ W...............14 7 1987 ........H.............L ...........16 37 1991 ........ A.............L .............6 44 1993 ........ A.............L ...........18 19 1994 ........H........ W...............35 31 1995 ........ A.............L .............0 42 1996 ........H.............L ...........28 38 1997 ........ A.............L .............7 30 1998 ........H.............L ...........21 28 1999 ........ A.............L .............7 70 2000 ........H.............L ...........24 42 2001 ........ A.............L ...........14 50 2002 ........H.............L ...........24 41 2003 ........ A.............L ...........25 31 2004 ........H.............L ...........16 38 2005 ........ A.............L .............7 45 2006 ........H.............L ...........14 24 2007 ........ A.............L ...........21 50 2008 ........H..........L-OT ........31 38 2009 ........ A.............L .............3 27 2010 ........H.............L .............6 28 2011 ........ A.............L ...........20 52 2012 ........H.............L ...........13 45

MARS HILL WCU leads: 14-5-1 At WCU: WCU leads 12-4-0 At MHC: WCU leads 2-1-1

Year Site Result Score 1931 ........H.............L .............0 33 1932 ........ A.............L .............0 7 1937 ........ A................T ..........0 0 1938 ........H.............L .............0 6 1939 ........H.............L .............6 7 1945 ........H.............L .............0 25 1964 ........H........ W...............28 0 1965 ........ A........ W...............40 0 1966 ........ A........ W...............62 0 1967 ........H........ W...............56 12 1982 ........H........ W...............38 3 1987 ........H........ W...............41 0 1989 ........H........ W...............42 0 1990 ........H........ W...............20 7 1992 ........H........ W...............42 6 1999 ........H........ W...............59 0 2001 ........H........ W...............15 6 2005 ........H........ W...............21 7 2011 ........H........ W...............52 31 2012 ........H........ W...............42 14

Series tied 0-0 At WCU: n/a At Virginia Tech: First Meeting

Year

Site

Result

Score

WOFFORD WCU trails: 12-22-0 At WCU: WCU leads 9-8-0 At WOF: WCU trails 3-13-0 At Asheville: WCU trails 0-1-0

Year Site Result Score 1952 ........ A.............L ...........13 20 1953 ........H.............L .............6 7 1955 ........ A.............L .............7 21 1956 ........ A.............L .............7 39 1957 ........ A.............L .............7 28 1958 ........N.............L ...........15 29 1970 ........ A.............L ...........22 29 1971 ........H........ W...............31 13 1974 ........ A........ W...............21 9 1975 ........H.............L ...........14 23 1976 ........ A.............L .............6 10 1977 ........H........ W...............41 6 1978 ........ A........ W...............26 11 1979 ........H........ W...............56 21 1981 ........ A........ W...............37 30 1982 ........H........ W...............36 17 1983 ........H........ W...............37 20 1984 ........H........ W...............31 0 1996 ........H........ W...............24 6 1997 ........H.............L .............7 17 1998 ........ A.............L ...........10 17 1999 ........H.............L ...........21 35 2000 ........ A.............L ...........31 40 2001 ........H........ W...............31 28 2002 ........ A.............L ...........24 31 2003 ........H.............L .............6 38 2004 ........ A.............L ...........12 15 2005 ........H........ W...............24 0 2006 ........ A.............L .............7 35 2007 ........H.............L ...........44 47 2008 ........ A.............L ...........14 42 2009 ........H.............L ...........26 35 2010 ........ A.............L ...........14 45 2011 ........H.............L ...........24 42 2012 ........ A.............L ...........20 49 N - played in Asheville, NC

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2012 in Review // Notes

WCU head coach Mark Speir after his first career victory

NOTING WESTERN CAROLINA FOOTBALL FROM 2012: • After winning its season-opener against Mars Hill, WCU dropped 10-straight games to end the 2012 season ... It was the second-straight, 1-10, finish for the Catamounts ... WCU dropped three games by two scores or fewer; • WCU finished the 2012 season winless in the Southern Conference for a second-straight season ... the Catamounts’ last league win was a 24-13 win at The Citadel in 2010; • Western Carolina won its first-ever game under head coach Mark Speir, downing the Mars Hill Lions, 42-14 ... WCU tallied four rushing touchdowns including two by senior tailback Michael Johnson and two by freshman quarterback Troy Mitchell who earned the starting nod; • WCU carried a lead or was tied entering the fourth quarter

FOUR times during 2012 – vs. Mars Hill, vs. Samford, at The Citadel and vs. Chattanooga; • WCU recorded 22 rushing touchdowns in 2012, the most

for the program since rushing for 25 in the 2001 season ... Conversely, the Catamounts only recorded eight scores through the air, the fewest since 2005 when the team had six passing TDs; • WCU players earned three Southern Conference weekly

honors in 2012 ... Troy Mitchell twice earned SoCon Freshman of the Week and Rock Williams garnered top defensive honors; • Last season, WCU had 13 true freshmen and four redshirt

freshmen play as major contributors ... the Catamounts saw nine TRUE freshmen start games in 2012. MORE ON WESTERN CAROLINA’S SOCON LOSING SKID: • On the heels of a second-straight, 0-8, SoCon mark,

Western Carolina has dropped 20-plus Southern Conference games for the second time since 2005 ... WCU’s 22game skid at the conclusion of 2012 is the THIRD longest in SoCon history ... VMI holds the record of 28-straight conference losses from 1996 through 2000 before halting the slide against Chattanooga ... Davidson has the secondlongest drought that stretched 25-straight league games; • WCU’s first, 20-game, skid started with a 35-7 road loss

at Appalachian State in 2005, one game removed from a 24-0 shutout victory over Wofford – the only time the Terriers have been blanked since joining the SoCon ... WCU snapped the first 20-game slide with a home win over Chattanooga; • The 22-game SoCon winless drought that spanned the

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Senior LB Rock Williams (51) at fourth-ranked Alabama

2012 season started on Oct. 9, 2010 with a home loss to Samford, one week after WCU’s last conference win at The Citadel (10/2/10).

Darius Ramsey, quarterback Troy Mitchell and defensive backs Sertonuse Harris and Jaleel Lorquet – were also named all-freshman by the coaches;

WCU FIRST-YEAR HEAD COACHES IN DEBUT OUTINGS: Western Carolina first-year head coaches have combined to go 6-5-2 in their first-ever games dating back to 1931 ... SIX of the 13 head coaches all-time have started out their career at WCU with a victory ... WCU’s first-year head coaches are 4-1 in first career games that occur at home ... Bob Waters – WCU’s all-time winningest head coach – posted the best-ever first season by going 9-1 in 1969, opening the year with a victory:

• Rookie running back Darius Ramsey was named to the College Sports Journal’s 2012 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-Freshman Team upon the publication’s annual selection of superlative teams;

YEAR 1931 1935 1939 1945 1946 1956 1969 1989 1990 1997 2002 2008 2012

CATAMOUNTS RECEIVE ACADEMIC HONORS: • Three WCU football players were named to the Capital One Academic All-District III team as selected by the members of and released by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) ... Seniors Conner Orr, Rock Williams and junior Clark Sechrest were honored for their performances both on the gridiron and in the classroom ... WCU’s three selections are its first since Jason Whaley earned his thirdstraight All-District III honor in 2003 and the first time WCU earned multiple selections in a single season;

COACH C.C. Poindexter Ralph James James Whatley Marion McDonald Tom Young Dan Robinson Bob Waters Dale Strahm Steve Hodgin Bill Bleil Kent Briggs Dennis Wagner Mark Speir

RESULT OPPONENT W, 12-7 vs. Sylva Institute L, 26-6 at Apprentice School T, 0-0 at Guilford L, 35-7 at High Point T, 6-6 at High Point W, 19-13 at Carson-Newman W, 20-17 vs. Carson-Newman L, 31-13 at Eastern Kentucky L, 67-0 at N.C. State L, 17-10 vs. Liberty W, 23-3 at Liberty W, 35-0 vs. Shorter W, 42-14 vs. Mars Hill

TROY MITCHELL RUSHES WAY INTO WCU RECORD BOOKS: According to available research dating back to 1967, Western Carolina true freshman quarterback Troy Mitchell’s EIGHT rushing touchdowns in 2012 were the MOST by a Catamount QB, surpassing Josh Brook’s five rushing scores in 1996 ... Adam Hearns had four rushing TDs in 2007 to match Chad Greene’s mark in 1995 and Don Dalton’s four ground scores in 1967. POST-SEASON HONORS / ACTIVITIES FOR THE CATS: • Western Carolina senior linebacker Rock Williams was named to the All-Southern Conference team as released by the league office ... Williams was selected to the first team defense by the media while being tabbed second team by the league’s nine head coaches ... Williams anchored the Catamount defense in 2012, leading both the team and the SoCon with a 12.0 tackle per game average – a mark which ranked second in all of FCS football ... He twice recorded 20-or-more tackles last season including a career-high 24 at The Citadel and 23 against arch-rival, Appalachian State; • Additionally, four Catamount freshmen – running back

• Rock Williams played for the FCS South squad in the 2012 FCS Senior Scout Bowl held at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, S.C., presented by the Collegiate Development Football league ... Williams was just one of three Southern Conference players involved in the all-star event;

• Conner Orr was honored at the 29th Annual Peach of an

Athlete Role Model Banquet in Atlanta, Ga., presented by the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; • Seniors Conner Orr and Rock Williams were among 54

football student-athletes honored with the release of the 15th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team, presented by KP Sports and announced by the FCS ADA. CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL ROAD WOES: • Dating back to the 2000 season, Western Carolina has

only won 13 games away from Cullowhee ... WCU has lost 32 of its last 36 games away from Cullowhee dating back to 2005 – the only four victories during that span are at Gardner-Webb and The Citadel in 2010; in 2009 at Eastern Kentucky and in 2008 at Presbyterian; • The Catamounts have lost 14-straight road games dating

back to Oct. 2, 2010 ... That mark is tied for the THIRD longest road winless streak currently in the FCS and is tied for the SIXTH longest road drought in NCAA Division I football • Of WCU’s SIX wins over the past FOUR seasons, THREE have come AWAY from Cullowhee with victories at The Citadel, at Gardner-Webb and at Eastern Kentucky.

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OPPONENT

SCORE W

OVERALL SOCON TIME

42-14

AWAY: 0-6

ATTEND

TOP RUSHER

SOCON: 0-8 TOP PASSER

TOP RECEIVER

TOP TACKLER

1-0

0-0

3:22

7,094

D. Ramsey: 20-120

T. Mitchell: 20-29-0-149

J. Mitchell: 6-43

R. Williams: 10

1-1

0-0

3:23

25,317

E. Sullivan: 10-50

E. Sullivan: 19-40-1-191

J. Mitchell: 9-84

C. Carson: 14

1-2

0-1

2:54

8,544

D. Ramsey: 8-43

E. Sullivan: 28-37-0-302

Robinson: 9-91

Sedergren: 9

1-3

0-2

3:03

10,112

Ramsey/Johnson 11-39

E. Sullivan: 16-35-2-136

Robinson: 3-25

R. Williams: 16

0-3

2:51

10,218

E. Sullivan: 16-104 E. Sullivan: 20-33-2-220

Benson: 4-75

R. Williams: 11

0-4

2:50

9,514

T. Mitchell: 13-41

T. Mitchell: 4-7-0, 65

Benson: 3-66

Pressley: 16

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MARS HILL

Sept. 8

at Marshall

24-52

Sept. 15

at #9 Wofford *

20-49

SEPT. 22

SAMFORD *

21-25

Sept. 29

at Furman *

24-45

1-4

OCT. 6

#8 GEORGIA SOUTHERN *

13-45

1-5

HOME: 1-4

Oct. 13

at The Citadel *

31-45

1-6

0-5

2:44

12,578

D. Ramsey: 16-118

T. Mitchell: 9-14-1-67

J. Mitchell: 3-21

R. Williams: 24

Oct. 20

at Elon *

31-42

1-7

0-6

3:13

10,154

T. Mitchell: 15-78

T. Mitchell: 13-25-0-175

Robinson: 9-139

R. Williams: 7

OCT. 27

#15 APPALACHIAN STATE *

27-38

1-8

0-7

3:30

13,279

T. Mitchell: 17-91

T. Mitchell: 13-22-1-167

Alexander: 2-82

R. Williams: 23

NOV. 3

CHATTANOOGA *

24-45

1-9

0-8

2:45

7,099

D. Ramsey: 14-72

T. Mitchell: 18-30-2-176

Mitchell: 7-81

Clark: 20

Nov. 17

at #4 Alabama

0-49

1-10

0-8

2:43

101,126

E. Sullivan: 4-28

E. Sullivan: 4-12-0-63

D. Ramsey: 2-15

S. Harris: 8

ALL CAPS - denotes HOME games

2012 WCU OVERALL TEAM STATISTICS WCU SCORING ................................................................. 257 Points Per Game ............................................ 23.4 FIRST DOWNS .......................................................... 199 Rushing......................................................... 98 Passing ......................................................... 83 Penalty .......................................................... 18 RUSHING YARDAGE .................................................. 1836 Yards gained rushing ..................................... 2098 Yards lost rushing .......................................... 262 Rushing Attempts .......................................... 428 Average Per Rush .......................................... 4.3 Average Per Game ......................................... 166.9 TDs Rushing .................................................. 22 PASSING YARDAGE................................................... 1857 Comp-Att-Int ................................................. 181-319-10 Average Per Pass ........................................... 5.8 Average Per Catch ......................................... 10.3 Average Per Game ......................................... 168.8 TDs Passing ................................................... 8 TOTAL OFFENSE........................................................ 3693 Total Plays ...............................................747 Average Per Play ............................................ 4.9 Average Per Game ......................................... 335.7 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards ........................................... 49-954 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards ........................................... 9-56 INT RETURNS: #-Yards .............................................. 5-32 KICK RETURN AVERAGE ............................................ 19.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE ........................................... 6.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE .............................................. 6.4 FUMBLES-LOST........................................................ 9-6 PENALTIES-Yards...................................................... 60-578 Average Per Game ......................................... 52.5 PUNTS-Yards ............................................................ 64-2684 Average Per Punt ........................................... 41.9 Net punt average ........................................... 38.3 KICKOFFS-Yards ....................................................... 50-2776 Average Per Kick............................................ 55.5 Net kick average ............................................ 49.4 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game ................................... 27:47 3RD-DOWN Conversions .......................................... 51/152 3rd-Down Pct ................................................ 34% 4TH-DOWN Conversions ........................................... 7/16 4th-Down Pct ................................................ 44% SACKS BY-Yards ....................................................... 12-73 MISC YARDS ............................................................ 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ........................................... 34 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS........................................... 7-13 ON-SIDE KICKS ........................................................ 0-1 RED-ZONE SCORES ..................................................(29-33) 88% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS ........................................(23-33) 70% PAT-ATTEMPTS .........................................................(26-29) 90% SCORE BY QUARTERS Western Carolina Opponents

1ST 37 97

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3RD 58 114

2012 WCU OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

OPP 449 40.8 285 185 85 15 3623 3869 246 563 6.4 329.4 38 2035 155-238-5 8.6 13.1 185.0 19 5658 801 7.1 514.4 37-773 21-130 10-137 20.9 6.2 13.7 21-11 67-594 54.0 37-1361 36.8 34.2 77-4574 59.4 40.2 32:13 74/142 52% 4/11 36% 24-153 38 61 7-13 0-0 (43-52) 83% (37-52) 71% (56-57) 98% 4TH 88 87

OT 0 0

* - Southern Conference Games

RUSHING

GP 9 11 7 9 10 11 11 7 10 4 11 11

Darius Ramsey Troy Mitchell Eddie Sullivan Michael Johnson Michael Vaughn Shaun Warren Garrett Brown Jamil James Jacoby Mitchell TEAM TOTAL OPPONENTS

PASSING Eddie Sullivan Troy Mitchell Garrett Brown TOTAL OPPONENTS

RECEIVING Jacoby Mitchell Spearman Robinson Darius Ramsey Karnorris Benson Michael Vaughn Deja Alexander Michael Johnson Garrett Brown Conner Orr Shaun Warren Nate Stephenson Jeff Moore Jamil James Troy Mitchell TOTAL OPPONENTS

PUNT RETURNS Deja Alexander TOTAL OPPONENTS

G 7 11 11 11 11

Att 111 112 54 54 59 31 2 3 1 1 428 563

Effic 101.38 114.51 234.40 107.65 159.09 G 10 9 9 9 10 11 9 11 10 11 11 7 7 11 11 11

Gain 528 599 321 254 190 163 20 17 6 0 2098 3869

Loss Net 25 503 166 433 47 274 13 241 2 188 4 159 0 20 0 17 0 6 5 -5 262 1836 246 3623

Att-Cmp-Int 95-176-6 85-142-4 1-1-0 181-319-10 155-238-5 No. 40 39 25 19 14 11 8 7 6 4 3 3 1 1 181 155

Yds 400 376 131 349 107 181 7 98 90 26 34 34 30 -6 1857 2035

No. 9 9 21

Yds 56 56 130

Pct 54.0 59.9 100.0 56.7 65.1

Avg 4.5 3.9 5.1 4.5 3.2 5.1 10.0 5.7 6.0 -5.0 4.3 6.4 Yds 979 862 16 1857 2035

TD 2 8 2 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 22 38

Long Avg/G 35 55.9 40 39.4 28 39.1 38 26.8 24 18.8 26 14.5 11 1.8 10 2.4 6 0.6 0 -1.2 40 166.9 89 329.4

TD 4 4 0 8 19

Avg 10.0 9.6 5.2 18.4 7.6 16.5 0.9 14.0 15.0 6.5 11.3 11.3 30.0 -6.0 10.3 13.1

TD 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 8 19

Avg 6.2 6.2 6.2

TD 0 0 0

Lng 62 74 16 74 75 Long 39 47 20 62 27 74 7 28 36 13 16 16 30 0 74 75

Avg/G 139.9 78.4 1.5 168.8 185.0 Avg/G 40.0 41.8 14.6 38.8 10.7 16.5 0.8 8.9 9.0 2.4 3.1 4.9 4.3 -0.5 168.8 185.0

Long 21 21 30

TOTAL 257 449

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No. 19 11 8 6 2 2 1 49 37

Shaun Warren A.J. McKoy Darius Ramsey Elijer Martinez De’von Richardson London Richardson Marcus Stokes TOTAL OPPONENTS

PUNTING Clark Sechrest TOTAL OPPONENTS

No. Yds 64 2684 64 2684 37 1361

INTERCEPTIONS Jaleel Lorquet Ace Clark Elijer Martinez TOTAL OPPONENTS

FUMBLE RETURNS Eric Banford Trevor Taylor Elijer Martinez Caleb Hawkins TOTAL OPPONENTS

Yds 411 215 141 164 11 8 4 954 773 Avg 41.9 41.9 36.8

Avg 21.6 19.5 17.6 27.3 5.5 4.0 4.0 19.5 20.9 Long 58 58 54

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TB 5 5 2

FC 13 13 11

No. 2 2 1 5 10

Yds 11 7 14 32 137

Avg 5.5 3.5 14.0 6.4 13.7

No. 1 1 1 0 3 2

Yds 10 9 34 0 53 73

Avg 10.0 9.0 34.0 0.0 17.7 36.5

TOTAL OFFENSE

Long 43 31 26 46 11 6 4 46 100 I20 18 18 14

Blkd 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 2

Long 13 4 14 14 52

1 1 0 1 3 1

Long 10 9 34 0 34 57

Pass 0-2 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 0-0 0-2 2-2

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 0-0 4-5 1-3 1-4 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0

50+ 0-0 0-0

|------------ PATs ------------|

SCORING Troy Mitchell Richard Sigmon Michael Johnson Michael Vaughn Jacoby Mitchell Eddie Sullivan Darius Ramsey Spearman Robinson Clark Sechrest Shaun Warren Caleb Hawkins Deja Alexander Conner Orr Nate Stephenson Karnorris Benson Elijer Martinez Trevor Taylor Eric Banford TOTAL.......... OPPONENTS......

FIELD GOALS Richard Sigmon Clark Sechrest

TD FGs Kick 8 0-0 0-0 0 6-12 23-25 5 0-0 0-0 4 0-0 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 3-4 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 34 7-13 26-29 61 7-13 56-57 FG-FGA 6-12 1-1

Pct 50.0 100.0

Rush 1-1 1-1 1-1 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 3-3 1-2

Rcv 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lg 40 36

Points 50 43 32 24 18 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 257 449 Blk 1 0

FG SEQUENCE

Western Carolina OPPONENTS Mars Hill .........................................37,(25),(31)............................. none Marshall ...............................................(40) ..................................(24),37 Wofford College .................................. 23,38 ................................. none Samford ................................................ 45 ................................43,49,(26) Furman .................................................(23) ................................. (45),32 Georgia Southern ................................. none .................................(25),19 The Citadel ...........................................(22) .................................... (27) Elon ................................................... (27),46 ................................ none Appalachian State ............................... none ................................ (28),43 Chattanooga...................................... 44,(36) ................................. (32) Alabama .............................................. none .................................. none

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

KICKOFFS Richard Sigmon Jarrod Couch TOTAL.......... OPPONENTS......

No. Yds 49 2714 1 62 50 2776 77 4574

Avg 55.4 62.0 55.5 59.4

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TB 7 0 7 21

OB 1 0 1 6

Retn

Net

Avg YdLn Start

773 954

36.6 40.2

28 24

Troy Mitchell Eddie Sullivan Darius Ramsey Michael Johnson Michael Vaughn Shaun Warren Garrett Brown Jamil James Jacoby Mitchell TEAM

G 11 7 9 9 10 11 11 7 10 4

Plays 254 230 111 54 59 31 3 3 1 1

Rush 433 274 503 241 188 159 20 17 6 -5

Pass 862 979 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0

Total 1295 1253 503 241 188 159 36 17 6 -5

Avg/G 117.7 179.0 55.9 26.8 18.8 14.5 3.3 2.4 0.6 -1.2

TOTAL OPPONENTS

11 11

747 801

1836 3623

1857 2035

3693 5658

335.7 514.4

ALL PURPOSE LEADERS Darius Ramsey Shaun Warren Troy Mitchell Jacoby Mitchell Spearman Robinson Karnorris Benson Michael Vaughn Eddie Sullivan Michael Johnson Deja Alexander A.J. McKoy Elijer Martinez Garrett Brown Conner Orr Jamil James Jeff Moore Nate Stephenson Jaleel Lorquet De’von Richardson London Richardson Ace Clark Marcus Stokes TEAM

G 9 11 11 10 9 9 10 7 9 11 10 10 11 10 7 7 11 11 11 10 10 11 4

Rush 503 159 433 6 0 0 188 274 241 0 0 0 20 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5

Rec 131 26 -6 400 376 349 107 0 7 181 0 0 98 90 30 34 34 0 0 0 0 0 0

PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

KOR 141 411 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 215 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 8 0 4 0

IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 7 0 0

Tot 775 596 427 406 376 349 295 274 248 237 215 178 118 90 47 34 34 11 11 8 7 4 -5

Avg/G 86.1 54.2 38.8 40.6 41.8 38.8 29.5 39.1 27.6 21.5 21.5 17.8 10.7 9.0 6.7 4.9 3.1 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.4 -1.2

TOTAL OPPONENTS

11 1836 11 3623

1857 2035

56 130

954 773

32 137

4735 6698

430.5 608.9

2012 TEAM STATISTICAL TOTALS (SoCon Rank, 9 teams):

Scoring Offense: .................................................................. 257 pts / 23.4 ppg (9th) Scoring Defense: .................................................................449 pts / 40.8 ppg (9th) Total Offense: ............................................................................. 335.7 yds/gm (9th) Total Defense:..............................................................................514.4 yds/gm (9th) Rushing Offense: ........................................................................ 166.9 yds/gm (6th) Rushing Defense:........................................................................ 329.4 yds/gm (9th) Passing Offense: ......................................................................... 168.8 yds/gm (6th) Passing Defense: ........................................................................ 185.0 yds/gm (6th) Pass Efficiency:................................................................................ 107.6 effic. (9th) Pass Defense Efficiency: ..................................................................159.1 effic. (9th) First Downs:................................................................................. 18.1 avg/gm. (9th) 3rd Down Conversions: ........................................................................... 33.6% (8th) Opp. 3rd Down Conversions: ................................................................... 52.1% (9th) 4th Down Conversions: ........................................................................... 43.8% (8th) Opp. 4th Down Conversions: .................................................................. 26.4% (2nd) Time of Possession: ................................................................................. 27:46 (9th) Kickoff Returns: ............................................................................ 19.5 yds/ret. (7th) Kickoff Coverage: ......................................................................... 37.3 yds/ret. (9th) Punting:..................................................................................... 38.3 net/punt (2nd) Punt Returns: .................................................................................. 6.2 yds/ret. (6th) Interceptions: ................................................................................................. 5 (9th) Turnover Margin: ............................................................................... 0 (16 - 16) (6th) Sacks By:...................................................................................................... 12 (9th) Sacks Against: .............................................................................................. 24 (5th) Field Goals: ............................................................................7-for-13 / 53.8% (8th) PAT Kicking: ...........................................................................26-of-29 / 89.7% (9th) Penalties: .................................................................................... 52.5 yds/gm. (6th) Opponent Penalties: ......................................................................54.0 yds/gm (1st)

2012 POST-SEASON AWARD WINNERS:

Rock Williams (graduated) .............. All-SoCon, LB – 1st Tm Media, 2nd Tm, Coaches Sertonuse Harris (returning) ...................SoCon All-Freshman Team – Defensive Back Jaleel Lorquet (returning) .......................SoCon All-Freshman Team – Defensive Back Troy Mitchell (returning) ............................. SoCon All-Freshman Team – Quarterback Darius Ramsey (returning) ........................ SoCon All-Freshman Team – Running Back

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Western Carolina 2012 Starting Lineups

51 41 39 28 30 32 2 29 1 91 47 99 96 93 94 43 95 98 42 90 31 6 45 7 88 35 37 56 4 18 36 20 TM 81 24 9 65 3 38

|--------------Tackles--------------| Solo Ast Total

Rock Williams Courtland Carson Sertonuse Harris Ace Clark Randy Pressley Nathaniel Sedergren Jaleel Lorquet De’von Richardson Elijer Martinez Brian Johnson Trevor Taylor Pete Balthrop Eric Banford Caleb Hawkins John McBeth Marcus Stokes Bevan Robbs Keensen Chambers Andre Whitmire Rainey Ala Ben Watkins Mike Anderson Nick Woodard Christon Gill Nate Stephenson A.J. McKoy K.P. Hicks Devin Roberts Jacoby Mitchell Garrett Brown Richard Sigmon Darius Ramsey TEAM Tyler Klipa Terrence Green Eddie Sullivan Teddy Rhoney Deja Alexander Clark Sechrest

9-9 11-11 11-10 10-8 10-3 11-2 11-10 11-3 10-10 11-11 10-8 11-0 11-11 10-5 11-5 11-0 11-11 10-1 11-0 11-0 11-1 10-1 11-0 6-0 11-4 10-0 11-0 11-0 10-7 11-2 11-0 9-4 4-0 3-0 1-1 7-6 11-5 11-10 11-0

52 42 48 42 15 25 23 22 22 17 10 8 13 14 12 12 5 2 4 2 6 5 5 2 4 4 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 . .

TOTAL

11-0

OPPONENTS

11-0

TFL/Yds

|---Sacks---| No-Yards

3.5-14 6.0-13 3.5-16 2.0-3 2.5-7 1.5-4 0.5-1 2.0-8 . 1.5-11 5.5-13 2.0-4 5.0-17 1.5-14 3.5-12 0.5-1 3.5-13 1.5-4 1.5-6 0.5-0 . . 1.0-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5-6 1.0-7 2.0-13 . . . . . . . 0.5-2 . . 2.5-14 1.5-7 . 1.0-7 0.5-1 1.0-5 0.5-0 . . 1.0-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56 55 45 46 38 24 21 15 14 19 24 23 15 8 10 9 15 17 12 10 6 5 4 7 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 . 1 . . . 1 1

108 97 93 88 53 49 44 37 36 36 34 31 28 22 22 21 20 19 16 12 12 10 9 9 6 5 5 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

430

512

942

49-172

403

420

823

63.0-253

|--Pass Def---| Int-Yds BrUp QBH

|----Fumbles----| Rcv-Yds FF

Blkd Kick

Saf

. . . 2-7 . . 2-11 . 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 4 1 . . 1 . 1 . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 1 . . 1 1 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . 6 . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-0 . 1-0 . . . . 1-0 1-34 . 1-9 1-0 1-10 1-0 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . . . 1-0 . . . . . .

4 . 4 . . . . 1 . . 3 1 . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-73

5-32

11-53

24-153

10-137

6-73

OFFENSE

MARS HILL at Marshall at #9 Wofford * SAMFORD * at Furman * #8 GEORGIA SOUTHERN * at The Citadel * at Elon * #14 APPALACHIAN STATE * CHATTANOOGA * at #4 Alabama

Cook Cook Polaski Polaski Polaski Polaski Polaski Polaski Wineburg Wineberg Wineberg

Rhoney Rhoney Rhoney Rhoney Philpott Philpott Philpott Philpott Philpott Philpott Philpott

Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray Murray

Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore Moore

Wineburg Wineburg Wineburg Wineburg Cook Wineburg Wineburg Wineburg Degraffinreed Degraffinreed Degraffinreed

Orr M. Johnson ! Orr Orr Warren ! Stephenson Stephenson Stephenson Orr Stephenson G. Brown %

J. Mitchell J. Mitchell J. Mitchell J. Mitchell Brown Benson J. Mitchell J. James E. Banford # J. Mitchell J. Mitchell

Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander T. Rhoney # Alexander Alexander

Benson Benson S. Robinson J. James S. Robinson S. Robinson S. Robinson S. Robinson S. Robinson Benson J. Moore

Ramsey Ramsey Ramsey M. Johnson M. Johnson Vaughn Vaughn Ramsey M. Johnson Ramsey M. Johnson

T. Mitchell Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan T. Mitchell Sullivan T. Mitchell T. Mitchell T. Mitchell

NOTES: ! WCU started with two RBs and no TE at Marshall and at Furman; # – WCU started two fullbacks with Eric Banford and Teddy Rhoney vs. Appalachian State ; % - WCU started four WR at Alabama

DEFENSE

BUCK

NOSE

RUSH

MIKE

WILL

DROP

BCB

FCB

MARS HILL at Marshall at #9 Wofford * SAMFORD * at Furman * #8 GEORGIA SOUTHERN * at The Citadel * at Elon * #14 APPALACHIAN STATE * CHATTANOOGA * at #4 Alabama

Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Banford McBeth McBeth McBeth McBeth McBeth

Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford Chambers Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford

Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs Robbs

B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson B. Johnson

R. Williams R. Williams N. Sedergren R. Williams R. Williams N. Sedergren R. Williams R. Williams R. Williams R. Williams R. Williams

C. Carson C. Carson C. Carson C. Carson C. Carson Pressley C. Carson C. Carson C. Carson C. Carson C. Carson

Green Anderson Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet Lorquet

Taylor Taylor Pressley # Taylor Taylor C. Carson Pressley # Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor

Clark Clark D. Richardson Clark Clark D. Richardson Clark D. Richardson Clark Clark Clark

Watkins S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris S. Harris

Lorquet Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez Martinez

NOTES: # - WCU started three linebackers at Wofford and at The Citadel

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2012 in Review // Recaps GA M E ONE • AUG. 30, 2012 • CULLOWHEE, N.C.

G AME TWO • SEPT. 8, 2012 • HUNTINGTON, W.VA.

MARS HILL ................................... 14 WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 42

WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 24 MARSHALL ................................... 52

E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM / BOB WATERS FIELD (7,094)

JOAN C. EDWARDS STADIUM (25,317)

CULLOWHEE – Freshman Troy Mitchell and senior Michael Johnson rushed for a pair of touchdowns apiece while rookie tailback Darius Ramsey racked up a career-best 120 yards on the ground as Western Carolina pulled away from Mars Hill, 42-14, Thursday night in the season opener for both squads at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. The win snapped a nine-game losing skid for WCU that dated back nearly a full year. It also extended the Catamounts’ winning streak in the head-to-head series to 14-staight. But overall, the night seemingly belonged to the new faces as first-year Mark Speir earned his first collegiate win as a head coach. Prior to the opening kickoff, over 600 students representing this year’s freshman class were led through the Catamount tunnel in the second-annual freshman run. Seventeen-straight points in the fourth quarter allowed the Catamounts to stretch what was just a 10-point lead through three quarters out to the final score – the largest margin of victory for a WCU squad since 2008. Capitalizing on short passes to settle the rookie QB into a groove early, Troy Mitchell completed 20of-29 pass attempts - 68.9-percent - for 149 yards to accompany his two rushing scores in his collegiate debut. The Mobile, Ala., native found eight different receivers including all four running backs which saw action in the Catamounts’ new spread formation offense. Senior Jacoby Mitchell led the way with six catches for 43 yards while freshman Spearman Robinson hauled in five passes. Finishing just shy of the 500-yard mark in total offense, the Catamounts chewed up 344 yards on the ground, paced by Ramsey’s 120. Sophomore Shaun Warren – the workhorse for WCU in last year’s meeting with the Lions – tallied 75 yards on 12 carries while Johnson ran six times for 69 yards and the two scores. Senior Michael Vaughn toted the ball a dozen times for 43 yards. Defensively, the Catamounts forced four turnovers including three fumbles and an interception. Linebackers Rock Williams and Courtland Carson were both credited with forcing a fumble while defensive back De’Von Richardson recovered the fumble he knocked loose in the waning moments of the fourth quarter. Williams led WCU with 10 tackles while Carson had six stops including 2.5 tackles for loss. Redshirt sophomore Ace Clark posted eight tackles and came away with his first career interception. Score by Quarters Mars Hill Western Carolina Scoring Summary: 2nd 13:51 WCU 8:08 WCU 6:06 WCU 3rd 14:48 WCU 9:56 MHC 1:25 MHC 4th 12:53 WCU 8:40 WCU 3:15 WCU

1 0 0

2 0 17

3 14 7

4 0 18

Score 14 42

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

MHC 20 34-207 126 38-11-1 72-333 0-0 0-0 7-110 0-0 7-35.3 4-3 10-51 24:47 5 of 15 0 of 3 2-2 3-17

Score by Quarters Western Carolina Marshall

Record: (0-1) Record: (1-0)

Troy Mitchell 3 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 12-71 3:12 Richard Sigmon 25 yd field goal, 11-44 4:44 Michael Johnson 5 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 3-28 0:41 Trevor Taylor 9 yd fumble recovery (Richard Sigmon kick) Dimitri Holmes 17 yd pass from Jon Richt (Victor Yurco kick), 5-46 2:10 Jon Richt 1 yd run (Victor Yurco kick), 10-65 4:37 Richard Sigmon 31 yd field goal, 10-48 3:25 Michael Johnson 38 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 5-38 1:34 Troy Mitchell 7 yd run (Richard Sigmon rush), 10-85 3:53

MHC 0 - WCU 7 MHC 0 - WCU 10 MHC 0 - WCU 17 MHC 0 - WCU 24 MHC 7 - WCU 24 MHC 14 - WCU 24 MHC 14 - WCU 27 MHC 14 - WCU 34 MHC 14 - WCU 42

WCU 24 63-342 149 29-20-0 92-491 1-9 2-3 3-68 1-4 5-39.2 1-0 9-133 35:09 9 of 19 0 of 2 5-6 0-0

RUSHING: MHC – Shaikel Davis 18-109; C. Abraham 10-44; Josh Young 2-44; B.J. Richmond 1-7; Jon Richt 2-3; Jeremy Hughes 1-0. WCU – Darius Ramsey 20-120; Shaun Warren 12-72; Michael Johnson 6-69; Michael Vaughn 12-43; Troy Mitchell 13-38. PASSING: MHC – Jon Richt 10-37-1-120; Joe Hoilman 1-1-0-6. WCU – Troy Mitchell 20-29-0-149. RECEIVING: MHC– Dimitri Holmes 5-71; Logan Jensen 2-26; Deunta Jennings 1-17; Jeremy Hughes 1-7; Donald Gladden 1-6; Shaikel Davis 1-minus 1. WCU – Jacoby Mitchell 6-43; S. Robinson 5-16; Michael Vaughn 3-34; Shaun Warren 2-16; Darius Ramsey 1-20; Deja Alexander 1-12; K. Benson 1-8; Michael Johnson 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: MHC – None. WCU – Ace Clark 1-4. FUMBLES: MHC – C. Abraham 1-1; Donald Gladden 1-1; Josh Young 1-1; Shaikel Davis 1-0. WCU – Deja Alexander 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): MHC – Troy Harris 2-0; Mam Nyang 1-0. WCU – None. TACKLES (UA-A): MHC – Jasper Mason 4-12; Rudy Cabral 3-11; Trey Clark 7-4; M. Robinson 5-6; Troy Harris 3-7; Mam Nyang 3-4; Robert Green 4-2; Sammy Siasia 1-5; Khalid Smith 3-2; Johnell Tate 3-2; Drew Martin 2-2; Marvin James 2-2; Jamil Hawes 1-3; Johnny Maxey 1-2; Quazmon Harris 0-3; Ralph Johnson 2-0; Jeremy Hughes 1-0; Jared Pryor 1-0; Pierre King 1-0; C. Davis 0-1. WCU – Rock Williams 4-6; Ace Clark 3-5; C. Carson 4-2; Ben Watkins 3-2; Randy Pressley 0-5; D. Richardson 4-0; Jaleel Lorquet 3-1; S. Harris 2-2; Brian Johnson 2-2; Garrett Brown 2-0; N. Sedergren 1-1; Eric Banford 0-2; Bevan Robbs 0-2; Andre Whitmire 0-2; John McBeth 1-0; Terrence Green 1-0; Tyler Klipa 0-1; Jacoby Mitchell 0-1; Marcus Stokes 0-1; K. Chambers 0-1; Mike Anderson 0-1; Pete Balthrop 0-1.

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HUNTINGTON, W.VA. – Eddie Sullivan rushed for two touchdowns and threw for a third as Western Carolina dropped a 52-24 decision to Marshall at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The Thundering Herd scored 21 points in both the second and third quarters to post their fifthstraight victory in the all-time series, the first since 1996. Making his first start for the purple & gold, Sullivan completed 19-of-40 passes for 191 yards while also pacing five backs with 10 carries for 50 yards, twice finding the end zone against his former team. A native of Boca Raton, Fla., Sullivan found seven different receivers with senior Jacoby Mitchell pulling down a career-best nine catches for 84 yards and a five-yard scoring strike to lead the way. Western Carolina (1-1) slowed the Thundering Herd in the first quarter, limiting the potent Marshall offense to two field goal attempts, only one of which was successful. The Thundering Herd chewed up 10 minutes of the first quarter clock with 186 yards of offense including 145 through the air, but led by just three points midway through the first half. However, the Herd rumbled for three second quarter touchdowns to extend its lead to 24-0 with just under three minutes to play before halftime. Marshall quarterback Rakeen Cato capped scoring drives of 11 and two of nine plays apiece with touchdown passes of one, two and 12 yards, respectively. WCU was able to light the scoreboard as time expired in the first half as sophomore kicker Richard Sigmon polished off a nine-play, 52-yard drive for the Catamounts with a career-long 40-yard field goal, splitting the uprights and sending the teams to the break at 24-3. On its second possession of the third quarter, Western Carolina was able to find pay-dirt. The Catamounts moved 53 yards in seven plays, spurred by a 36-yard reception by senior Conner Orr for his first career catch. The drive was capped by a five-yard strike from Sullivan to Mitchell, closing the margin back to 14 at 24-10. The momentum swing was short-lived, though, as Marshall responded with 21-straight points following the Catamount score to claim a 35-point cushion, 45-10. The Thundering Herd went to the ground with Steward Butler rushing in from eight yards out and Remi Watson scoring on a three-yard run to make it 38-10. The 21-point swing was capped by Devin Arrington who corralled an overthrown screen pass attempt by Sullivan, picking off the errant throw and bouncing into the end zone from 18 yards out. It was the first turnover for the Catamounts on the season. WCU outscored Marshall 14-7 in the fourth quarter as Sullivan recorded scoring runs of one and eight yards, capping WCU scoring drives of 16 and 11 plays, respectively. Courtland Carson led the Catamount defensive attack with a career-high 14 tackles while freshman Sertonuse Harris - making his first collegiate start - tallied a career-best 11 stops. 1 0 3

2 3 21

3 7 21

4 14 7

Score 24 52

Record: (1-1) Record: (1-1)

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:46 MAR 2nd 14:07 MAR 05:52 MAR 02:41 MAR 00:00 WCU 3rd 10:27 WCU 06:59 MAR 02:12 MAR 01:46 MAR 4th 10:58 WCU 06:57 MAR 03:12 WCU

HAIG, Justin 24 yd field goal, 9-75 3:14 WCU 0 - MAR 3 HOSKINS, Gator 1 yd pass from CATO, Rakeem (HAIG kick), 11-82 3:09 WCU 0 - MAR 10 DOBSON, Aaron 2 yd pass from CATO, Rakeem (HAIG kick), 9-80 3:15 WCU 0 - MAR 17 EVANS, D. 12 yd pass from CATO, Rakeem (HAIG kick), 9-68 2:07 WCU 0 - MAR 24 Richard Sigmon 40 yd field goal, 9-52 2:41 WCU 3 - MAR 24 Jacoby Mitchell 5 yd pass from Eddie Sullivan (Sigmon kick), 7-53 2:13 WCU 10 - MAR 24 BUTLER, Steward 8 yd run (HAIG kick), 11-62 3:28 WCU 10 - MAR 31 WATSON, Remi 3 yd run (HAIG kick), 8-70 1:50 WCU 10 - MAR 38 ARRINGTON, D. 18 yd interception return (HAIG kick) WCU 10 - MAR 45 Eddie Sullivan 1 yd run (Sigmon kick), 16-88 5:48 WCU 17 - MAR 45 FROHNAPFEL, E. 29 yd pass from FROHNAPFEL, B. (HAIG kick), 11-71 4:01 WCU 17 - MAR 52 Eddie Sullivan 8 yd run (Sigmon kick), 11-63 3:45 WCU 24 - MAR 52 WCU MAR FIRST DOWNS ........................................................... 21 37 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) ............................................... 35-144 48-185 PASSING YDS (NET)................................................... 191 430 Passes Att-Comp-Int ................................................. 40-19-1 46-36-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS .................................. 75-335 94-615 Fumble Returns-Yards ............................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards ................................................... 1-0 3-2 Kickoff Returns-Yards................................................ 7-108 4-94 Interception Returns-Yards ........................................ 0-0 1-18 Punts (Number-Avg) .................................................. 7-40.7 1-37.0 Fumbles-Lost ............................................................ 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards ......................................................... 9-75 9-80 Possession Time ....................................................... 29:39 30:21 Third-Down Conversions............................................ 6 of 15 8 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions ......................................... 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances ........................................ 3-3 6-7 Sacks By: Number-Yards ........................................... 1-8 1-4 RUSHING: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 10-50; Michael Johnson 5-30; Shaun Warren 5-26; Darius Ramsey 10-24; Michael Vaughn 5-14. Marshall – BUTLER, Steward 8-60; GROOMS, Kevin 12-42; VAN, Travon 10-40; WATSON, Remi 6-32; TALIAFERRO, E. 7-29; FROHNAPFEL, B. 2-9; CATO, Rakeem 2-minus 5; TEAM 1-minus 22. PASSING: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 19-40-1-191. Marshall – CATO, Rakeem 32-42-0-377; FROHNAPFEL, B. 4-4-0-53. RECEIVING: WCU – Jacoby Mitchell 9-84; Darius Ramsey 4-32; Garrett Brown 2-18; Conner Orr 1-36; K. Benson 1-10; S. Robinson 1-8; Michael Vaughn 1-3. Marshall – DOBSON, Aaron 9-81; WILSON, A. 6-98; SHULER, Tommy 6-79; KING, Jazz 4-41; SNIPES-BOOKER 2-39; FROHNAPFEL, E. 2-35; EVANS, D. 2-22; GROOMS, Kevin 1-20; KELSON, Jermain 1-6; GARRETT, Dameon 1-5; VAN, Travon 1-3; HOSKINS, Gator 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: WCU – None. Marshall – ARRINGTON, D. 1-18. FUMBLES: WCU – None. Marshall – None. SACKS (UA-A): WCU – Caleb Hawkins 1-0. Marshall – SPARROW, B. 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): WCU – C. Carson 5-9; S. Harris 3-8; Elijer Martinez 6-3; Ace Clark 5-4; Christon Gill 2-7; N. Sedergren 4-4; Rock Williams 2-5; Randy Pressley 3-3; Brian Johnson 2-4; Mike Anderson 3-2; Jaleel Lorquet 2-3; Trevor Taylor 0-5; Caleb Hawkins 3-1; Bevan Robbs 0-3; Andre Whitmire 1-1; Ben Watkins 1-1; Eric Banford 1-1; Pete Balthrop 0-2; Rainey Ala 0-2; Devin Roberts 1-0; Nate Stephenson 1-0; Jacoby Mitchell 1-0; K. Chambers 0-1; Garrett Brown 0-1; A.J. McKoy 0-1; John McBeth 0-1. Marshall – MCKELVEY, Evan 2-8; OKOROHA, O. 2-6; HOLMES, J. 3-4; LEGRANDE, D. 3-4; ARRINGTON, D. 5-1; CARTER, Cortez 2-4; SPARROW, B. 1-5; HUNTER, D.J. 0-6; TAYLOR, J. 2-2; THOMAS, Derrick 1-3; BAZZIE, Alex 1-3; AIKEN, Marques 0-4; WAITERS, Raheem 1-2; WATSON, Remi 1-2; DANIEL, Armonze 0-3; MYERS, R. 1-1; BAXTER, Keith 0-2; JOHNSON, Devon 0-2; STRONG, Malcolm 0-2; LOVETT, M. 1-0; REAVES, DeAndre 0-1; BROOKS, Blake 0-1.

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2012 in Review // Recaps GA ME THREE • SEPT. 15, 2012 • SPARTANBURG, S.C.

G AME FOUR • SEPT. 22, 2012 • CULLOWHEE, N.C.

WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 20 #9 WOFFORD ............................... 49

SAMFORD .................................... 25 WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 21

GIBBS STADIUM (8,544)

E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM / BOB WATERS FIELD (10,112)

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Western Carolina scored its second defensive touchdown of the season as Eric Banford scooped-and-scored on a forced fumble by freshman John McBeth to tie the game at seven after one quarter of play. However, Wofford’s methodical offense ground out 35-straight points to build its advantage as the ninthranked Terriers downed the Catamounts, 49-20, at Gibbs Stadium. Wofford (3-0, 1-0 SoCon) tallied three scoring plays of 50-yards or more to build its lead in the second quarter while Western Carolina (1-2, 0-1 SoCon) failed to convert two solid offensive drives with a blocked and missed field goal. Western Carolina coughed the ball up twice on fumbles, but was only able to manage one takeaway despite the Terriers putting the ball on the ground four times. The Catamount quarterback duo of Eddie Sullivan and Troy Mitchell combined to complete 32 of the 42 pass attempts for a season-high 335 yards, spreading the ball to 10 different receivers. Freshman Spearman Robinson led the way with a career-best nine catches for a career-high 91 yards, but missed most of the fourth quarter due to injury. Senior Jacoby Mitchell, who paced the SoCon in receptions per game, hauled in eight passes for 87 yards. While the Catamount spread formation found success through the air, Wofford’s wingbone pounded the ball on the ground. A total of 15 different Terriers recorded offensive carries for Wofford with three back eclipsing the 100-yard mark as a part a 590-yard ground attack. Senior Eric Breitenstein finished with 160 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns to lead Wofford while quarterback Michael Weimer rushed six times, twice for scores, amassing 141 rushing yards. Completing the trio was Donovan Johnson who finished with 126 yards rushing and a touchdown. After the Catamounts tied the game at seven on Banford’s first career touchdown, Wofford’s offense scored five-straight touchdowns – four of which came in the second quarter alone to lead 35-7 at halftime. Freshman tailback Darius Ramsey posted his first career rushing touchdown late in the third quarter to put the Catamounts back on the scoreboard, capping an 82-yard drive with a one-yard plunge. The scoring drive was spurred by a 62-yard reception by sophomore Karnorris Benson from Sullivan up the visiting team sideline. Troy Mitchell orchestrated the final scoring drive of the game for both sides, moving the WCU offense 75 yards in 11 plays with an eight-yard scramble on third and goal. The drive, began by Sullivan, stalled near midfield where the Catamounts were forced to punt. However, a roughing the kicker penalty gave WCU new life. An 11-yard completion to Jacoby Mitchell and a 21-yard option rush by Ramsey helped move the squad into scoring position where Troy finished it off. Score by Quarters Western Carolina #9 Wofford Scoring Summary: 1st 04:44 WOF 00:13 WCU 2nd 13:17 WOF 08:41 WOF 07:11 WOF 03:48 WOF 3rd 07:57 WOF 05:25 WCU 03:17 WOF 4th 14:52 WCU

1 7 7

2 0 28

3 7 14

4 6 0

Score 20 49

WCU 21 28-93 335 42-32-0 70-428 1-10 0-0 5-102 0-0 4-44.8 2-2 3-30 27:43 4 of 13 1 of 2 2-3 2-10

Score by Quarters Samford Western Carolina

Record: (1-2, 0-1) Record: (3-0,1-0)

E. Breitenstein 2 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 11-93 5:26 Eric Banford 10 yd fumble recovery (Richard Sigmon kick) E. Breitenstein 1 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 7-66 1:56 Michael Weimer 54 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 6-78 2:50 Will Irwin 51 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 1-51 0:11 Michael Weimer 73 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 2-88 0:28 E. Breitenstein 2 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 8-76 3:38 Darius Ramsey 1 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 6-82 2:32 Donovan Johnson 4 yd run (Christian Reed kick), 6-69 2:08 Troy Mitchell 8 yd run (Clark Sechrest kick blockd), 11-75 3:25

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Samford erased an 11-point Catamount advantage in the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon as the Bulldogs rallied past Western Carolina, 25-21, in front of a Family Weekend crowd of 10,112 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. Third quarter touchdown strikes from quarterback Eddie Sullivan to senior tight end Conner Orr from 14 yards out and senior wide receiver Jacoby Mitchell of eight yards handed WCU a 21-10 lead entering the final quarter. However, Samford got a 20-yard TD pass from Andy Summerlin to Riley Hawkins and then Fabian Truss tallied his second rushing score of the afternoon, converting on great starting field position, to provide the final tally. WCU (1-3, 0-2 SoCon) had two possessions inside the final five minutes of the game, but was only able to manage 19 combined yards in eight plays with the last fourth down pass attempt falling incomplete with just 1:54 to play. Samford (4-0, 2-0 SoCon) was able to run out the game clock, taking a knee on three consecutive plays to secure the victory. Western Carolina’s defense set the tone from the outset of Saturday afternoon’s game. After a penalty on the opening kickoff backed Samford up into the shadow of its own goal posts, the Catamounts pounced on the very first play from scrimmage. With defensive line pressure from the blind side by Brian Johnson and from the opposite by freshman Caleb Hawkins, freshman Sertonuse Harris blitzed from the left side, sacking Summerlin and jarring the football loose. In the bottom of the pile, Hawkins corralled the ball marking the second-straight week the WCU defense had put the Catamounts on the board first. The two squads would spend the remainder of the first half volleying salvos back-and-forth, but neither defense surrendering points. Samford missed a pair of field goal attempts from 43 and 49 yards away, while WCU misfired from 45 yards out in an attempt to unsuccessfully stretch the lead. WCU made its opening play heroics stand up through intermission, leading at halftime, 7-0. In the second half, Samford put 10-straight points on the board to erase the one-score deficit and pull ahead for the first time in the game. The Bulldogs marched 68 yards in just three plays with Truss breaking free for a 25-yard scoring jaunt to knot the game, 7-7, with kicker Cameron Yaw splitting the uprights from 26 yards out for the 10-7 advantage. Trailing by three, the Catamount offense came to life midway through the third quarter. Sullivan orchestrated scoring drives of 10 and 11 plays apiece to build the 11-point advantage, 21-10. WCU moved 75 yards in 10 plays to reclaim the lead when Sullivan found a streaking Orr over the middle for his first career receiving touchdown.

WCU 0 - WOF 7 WCU 7 - WOF 7 WCU 7 - WOF 14 WCU 7 - WOF 21 WCU 7 - WOF 28 WCU 7 - WOF 35 WCU 7 - WOF 42 WCU 14 - WOF 42 WCU 14 - WOF 49 WCU 20 - WOF 49 WOF 24 69-590 5 5-2-0 74-595 1-16 1-1 3-63 0-0 3-27.3 4-1 7-80 32:17 12 of 17 1 of 1 4-5 1-3

Scoring Summary: 1st 14:43 WCU 3rd 12:40 SAM 10:46 SAM 06:11 WCU 00:22 WCU 4th 12:58 SAM 05:00 SAM

1 0 7

2 0 0

3 10 14

4 15 0

Score 25 21

Record: (4-0, 2-0) Record: (1-3, 0-2)

Caleb Hawkins 0 yd fumble recovery (Richard Sigmon kick) Fabian Truss 25 yd run (Cameron Yaw kick), 3-68 0:54 Cameron Yaw 26 yd field goal, 4-7 1:04 Conner Orr 14 yd pass from Eddie Sullivan (Sigmon kick), 10-75 4:28 Jacoby Mitchell 8 yd pass from Eddie Sullivan (Sigmon kick), 11-68 4:35 Riley Hawkins 20 yd pass from Andy Summerlin (Clay pass from Summerlin), 8-55, 2:14 Fabian Truss 1 yd run (Cameron Yaw kick), 5-31 1:22

SAM 21 38-174 173 32-22-1 70-347 0-0 4-41 3-77 2-22 7-38.7 2-1 10-140 27:02 2 of 13 0 of 0 3-3 2-18

SAM 0 - WCU 7 SAM 7 - WCU 7 SAM 10 - WCU 7 SAM 10 - WCU 14 SAM 10 - WCU 21 SAM 18 - WCU 21 SAM 25 - WCU 21

WCU 19 46-148 136 35-16-2 81-284 0-0 1-14 1-20 1-3 8-39.9 0-0 5-52 32:58 5 of 18 1 of 2 2-2 3-19

RUSHING: SAM – Fabian Truss 23-180; D. Bledsoe 5-13; Kelsey Pope 2-2; Jeremiaha Gates 1-1; TEAM 3-minus 6; Andy Summerlin 4-minus 16. WCU – Michael Johnson 11-39; Darius Ramsey 11-39; Eddie Sullivan 14-37; Troy Mitchell 6-32; Jamil James 1-6; Michael Vaughn 2-0; TEAM 1-minus 5.

RUSHING: WCU – Darius Ramsey 8-43; Eddie Sullivan 4-20; Michael Johnson 5-18; Troy Mitchell 8-7; Michael Vaughn 2-3; Shaun Warren 1-2. WOF – E. Breitenstein 18-160; Michael Weimer 6-141; Donovan Johnson 13-126; Will Irwin 2-66; Nick Crocker 4-20; Brody Hingst 3-18; Will Gay 4-15; Ray Smith 2-15; Cam Flowers 2-15; Brad Nocek 1-4; Brian Kass 10-3; Bryan Youman 1-3; Jonny Martin 1-2; Octavius Harden 1-2; Caleb Lucas 1-0. PASSING: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 28-37-0-302; Troy Mitchell 4-5-0-33. WOF – Brian Kass 1-3-0-3; Michael Weimer 1-2-0-2.

PASSING: SAM – Andy Summerlin 22-32-1-173. WCU – Eddie Sullivan 16-35-2-136. RECEIVING: SAM – Fabian Truss 5-23; Kelsey Pope 4-57; Riley Hawkins 4-47; Chris Cephus 2-24; Kelvin Clay 2-1; D. Bledsoe 1-12; Sidney Jordan 1-6; Jauan Davis 1-4; Zeke Walters 1-1; Jeremiaha Gates 1-minus 2. WCU – S. Robinson 3-25; Deja Alexander 2-29; K. Benson 2-24; Darius Ramsey 2-13; Jacoby Mitchell 2-12; Michael Vaughn 2-12; Michael Johnson 2-7; Conner Orr 1-14.

RECEIVING: WCU – S. Robinson 9-91; Jacoby Mitchell 8-87; Deja Alexander 4-31; K. Benson 3-83; Darius Ramsey 3-9; Garrett Brown 1-13; Conner Orr 1-9; Shaun Warren 1-7; Michael Vaughn 1-4; Michael Johnson 1-1. WOF – Jeff Ashley 1-3; Will Gay 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: SAM – James Bradberry 2-22. WCU – Ace Clark 1-3.

INTERCEPTIONS: WCU – None. WOF – None.

FUMBLES: SAM – Riley Hawkins 1-0; Andy Summerlin 1-1. WCU – None.

FUMBLES: WCU – Michael Johnson 1-1; Troy Mitchell 1-1. WOF – Brian Kass 3-1; Donovan Johnson 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): SAM – Jerry Mathis 1-0; Justin Shade 1-0. WCU – K. Chambers 0-1; Caleb Hawkins 0-1; Rock Williams 0-1; Rainey Ala 0-1; S. Harris 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): WCU – Nick Woodard 1-0; John McBeth 1-0. WOF – Tarek Odom 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): WCU – N. Sedergren 9-0; Randy Pressley 6-1; Caleb Hawkins 6-0; Nick Woodard 5-0; C. Carson 5-0; D. Richardson 5-0; Brian Johnson 4-0; Elijer Martinez 4-0; Marcus Stokes 3-0; John McBeth 2-1; S. Harris 2-1; Pete Balthrop 2-0; Jaleel Lorquet 1-1; Trevor Taylor 1-0; A.J. McKoy 1-0; Richard Sigmon 1-0; Mike Anderson 1-0; Eric Banford 1-0; Ben Watkins 1-0; Teddy Rhoney 1-0; K.P. Hicks 1-0; Rainey Ala 1-0; Nate Stephenson 1-0; I. Kasanganay 1-0. WOF – Stephon Shelton 8-0; Anthony Carden 6-1; Alvin Scioneaux 6-1; Mike McCrimon 4-1; P. LeGrande 3-1; Mike Niam 3-1; Blake Wylie 3-1; Travis Thomas 3-0; James Zotto 3-0; J. Roseborough 2-1; Josh Holt 2-1; Brion Anderson 2-0; D. Michaelson 2-0; Allen Smith 2-0; K. Bratcher 1-1; Kevin Thomas 1-0; Jeremy Holt 1-0; Tarek Odom 1-0; Tom Bove 1-0; Qay Bell 0-1.

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TACKLES (UA-A): SAM – Jaquiski Tartt 5-9; Keith Shoulders 4-8; Darion Sutton 4-7; Durell Hill 3-6; Justin Shade 1-7; Alvin Hines II 4-1; Jerry Mathis 2-2; N. Williams 2-2; Brinson Porter 2-1; Aaron Bethune 1-2; Jeremy Towns 1-2; Caleb Hullett 1-1; James Bradberry 1-1; Calvin Ruff 0-2; Brandon Nettles 1-0; Tae Lewis 1-0; Chris Cephus 1-0; Josh Killett 1-0; Thomas Hess 0-1. WCU – Rock Williams 6-10; C. Carson 2-11; Ace Clark 3-9; S. Harris 5-6; Elijer Martinez 3-3; Trevor Taylor 2-4; Jaleel Lorquet 1-4; Brian Johnson 1-2; Caleb Hawkins 0-3; Andre Whitmire 2-0; Marcus Stokes 2-0; Randy Pressley 1-1; Rainey Ala 0-2; Eddie Sullivan 1-0; N. Sedergren 0-1; K.P. Hicks 0-1; Nate Stephenson 0-1; John McBeth 0-1; Eric Banford 0-1; Jacoby Mitchell 0-1; K. Chambers 0-1.

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2012 in Review // Recaps GA M E FIVE • SEPT. 29, 2012 • GREENVILLE, S.C.

G AME SIX • OCT. 6, 2012 • CULLOWHEE, N.C.

WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 24 FURMAN ...................................... 45

#8 GEORGIA SOUTHERN ............... 45 WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 13

PALADIN STADIUM (10,218)

E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM / BOB WATERS FIELD (9,514)

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Furman’s Jerodis Williams accounted for three touchdowns and 370 total yards on Saturday afternoon as the Paladins rode a strong offensive attack to a 45-24 win over Western Carolina at Paladin Stadium. Senior Michael Vaughn rushed for two scores for the Catamounts in the losing effort. Furman (2-3, 1-1 SoCon) combined to rush for 389 yards as a part of 619 yards of total offense in the victory. Williams recorded 332 all-purpose yards in the first half including 201 yards on 12 carries - an average of 16.8 yards per rush - and 131 yards on two kickoff returns, aided by a 100-yard return for a touchdown just seconds after WCU had taken a 3-0 lead. Capitalizing on a fumble into the end zone on Furman’s opening drive, the Catamount offense moved down the field before stalling in field goal range where Richard Sigmon punched through a 23-yarder to give WCU the early lead, 3-0. Yet, on the ensuing possession, Williams took the Sigmon kickoff at his own goal line and raced 100 yards around the coverage team for the go-ahead touchdown - his first of three-consecutive scores in the first half. Williams added an 89-yard run on the first play of scrimmage in a subsequent drive and also plunged in from two yards out to stake the Paladins to a 21-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Furman pulled ahead 28-3 before the Catamounts got back on the scoreboard with Vaughn capping a 12-play, 80-yard WCU score with a three-yard run. Quarterback Eddie Sullivan finished 20-of-33 passing for 220 with two interceptions, but did connect on a scoring strike to tight end Nate Stephenson - his second career TD reception - in the fourth quarter. Sullivan rushed for a career-high 104 yards to lead the Catamounts which finished with a combined 420 yards of total offense. Combined, three Catamounts threw passes, connecting with nine different receivers in the loss with Karnorris Benson and Spearman Robinson both catching four apiece, Benson leading the way with 75 yards receiving. Vaughn finished with just 13 yards rushing on six carries, but did post scoring runs of three and one yard, respectively. He also caught three passes for 28 yards. Defensively for the Catamounts, senior Rock Williams finished with 11 total tackles including six solo stops while Ace Clark had 10 and Sertonuse Harris had nine total hits.

Score by Quarters Western Carolina Furman Scoring Summary: 1st 09:19 WCU 09:05 FUR 2nd 14:26 FUR 06:42 FUR 03:28 FUR 00:35 WCU 00:00 FUR 3rd 12:59 FUR 03:08 FUR 4th 14:48 WCU 08:43 WCU

1 3 7

2 7 24

3 0 14

4 14 0

Score 24 45

WCU 23 38-184 236 36-21-2 74-420 0-0 1-10 5-91 0-0 7-40.9 1-0 2-25 25:09 4 of 13 0 of 0 4-4 0-0

Score by Quarters #8 Georgia Southern Western Carolina

Record: (1-4, 0-3) Record: (2-3,1-1)

Richard Sigmon 23 yd field goal, 10-74 3:00 Jerodis Williams 100 yd kickoff return (Early kick) Jerodis Williams 89 yd run (Early kick), 1-89 0:16 Jerodis Williams 2 yd run (Early kick), 11-88 5:30 Hank McCloud 20 yd run (Early kick), 5-66 1:20 Michael Vaughn 3 yd run (Sigmon kick), 12-80 2:45 Ray Early 45 yd field goal, 5-20 0:28 Marcus McMorris 52 yd interception return (Early kick) Will King 70 yd pass from Reese Hannon (Early kick), 3-85 1:20 Nate Stephenson 15 yd pass from Eddie Sullivan (Sigmon kick), 10-75 3:20 Michael Vaughn 1 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 8-52 2:33

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Eighth-ranked Georgia Southern and its tripleoption ground attack chewed up 664 yards of total offense including a staggering 614 on the ground as the Eagles powered past Western Carolina, 45-13, in Southern Conference action at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. The Eagles had three rushers eclipse the 100-yard mark as Darreion Robinson accounted for 124 yards, Dominique Swope had 117 and William Banks rushed for 101 yards, each scoring a touchdown on the ground. GSU added two passing TDs in handing the Catamounts their 18th-straight defeat in the overall head-to-head series. The 614 rushing yards by GSU were the most ever by an opponent at Whitmire Stadium as 10 different backs recorded at least one rush. Western Carolina (1-5, 0-4 SoCon) got rushing touchdowns from true freshman Troy Mitchell and sophomore tailback Shaun Warren in the losing effort. However, the WCU offense was held to its lowest combined total output since 2010, mustering just a season-low 207 combined yards including 95 through the air and 112 on the ground. Mitchell and redshirt sophomore starting quarterback Eddie Sullivan were just 8-of-17 passing combined, both with four completions apiece. Seeing time at both quarterback and a third running back, Mitchell had 13 rushes for a team-high 41 yards, also catching a pass in addition to his completions. Georgia Southern (4-1, 3-1 SoCon) jumped out to a 14-point lead on first quarter scores by Robinson from 45 yards out and Swope on a five-yard rush. But the Catamounts found their groove offensively near the end of the opening 15-minute segment. Mitchell and Sullivan shuttled in-and-out at the quarterback position as the squad marched 65 yards in nine plays, spearheaded by a trio of 12-yard receptions by Karnorris Benson, Spearman Robinson and Jeff Moore, which was his first career catch. Mitchell then found pay dirt on an 11-yard weaving rush to put WCU on the board. GSU lit the scoreboard for 10 points in the second quarter including catching the Catamount defense inching in to help stop the run as Jerick McKinnon found Kentrellis Showers on a 20-yard pass completion on their first attempt of the day for six points. The Eagles carried a 24-6 lead into intermission. Despite Georgia Southern’s defense holding the ball for nearly 11 minutes of the third quarter, WCU’s defense did not allow an Eagle score until the 2:16 mark. Again GSU went to the air as McKinnon found Tray Butler on a go-route up the near sideline for a 30-yard score to stretch the margin to 31-6 through three quarters. All told, GSU held onto the ball for 40:28, converting on 11-of-15 third down situations.

WCU 3 - FUR 0 WCU 3 - FUR 7 WCU 3 - FUR 14 WCU 3 - FUR 21 WCU 3 - FUR 28 WCU 10 - FUR 28 WCU 10 - FUR 31 WCU 10 - FUR 38 WCU 10 - FUR 45 WCU 17 - FUR 45 WCU 24 - FUR 45

Scoring Summary: 1st 12:51 GSU 04:16 GSU 00:24 WCU 2nd 13:07 GSU 00:32 GSU 3rd 02:16 GSU 4th 08:59 WCU 05:02 GSU 01:31 GSU

1 14 6

2 10 0

3 7 0

4 14 7

RUSHING: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 16-104; Michael Johnson 8-28; Garrett Brown 2-20; Michael Vaughn 6-13; Shaun Warren 4-10; Jacoby Mitchell 1-6; Troy Mitchell 1-3. Furman-J. Williams 18-239; Hank McCloud 20-123; Terry Robinson 7-19; Tony Caldwell 1-9; Tanner Skogen 1-3; TEAM 2-minus 4. PASSING: WCU–Eddie Sullivan 20-33-2-220; Troy Mitchell 0-2-0-0; Garrett Brown 1-1-0-16. FUR–Reese Hannon 13-21-0-230. RECEIVING: WCU – Karnorris Benson 4-75; Spearman Robinson 4-44; Garrett Brown 3-39; Nate Stephenson 3-34; Michael Vaughn 3-28; Deja Alexander 1-11; Conner Orr 1-7; Shaun Warren 1-3; Michael Johnson 1-minus 5. FUR – Will King 5-143; Colin Anderson 4-45; J. Snellings 2-21; Hank McCloud 1-13; Tanner Skogen 1-8.

Record: (4-1, 3-1) Record: (1-5, 0-4)

Darreion Robinson 48 yd run (Alex Hanks kick), 4-65 2:09 GSU 7 - WCU 0 Dominique Swope 5 yd run (Alex Hanks kick), 13-71 7:07 GSU 14 - WCU 0 Troy Mitchell 11 yd run (Troy Mitchell pass intcpt), 9-65 3:52 GSU 14 - WCU 6 Kentrellis Showers 20 yd pass from Jerick McKinnon (Hanks kick), 5-68 2:14 GSU 21 - WCU 6 Alex Hanks 25 yd field goal, 16-86 5:54 GSU 24 - WCU 6 Tray Butler 30 yd pass from Jerick McKinnon (Alex Hanks kick), 3-38 1:17 GSU 31 - WCU 6 Shaun Warren 9 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 5-69 1:39 GSU 31 - WCU 13 William Banks 13 yd run (Alex Hanks kick), 9-93 3:52 GSU 38 - WCU 13 James Dean 43 yd run (Alex Hanks kick), 6-75 2:38 GSU 45 - WCU 13

FUR 26 49-389 230 21-13-0 70-619 0-0 1-7 4-183 2-52 3-34.0 1-1 6-36 34:51 2 of 9 0 of 1 2-5 0-0

Score 45 13

GSU 33 79-614 50 4-2-0 83-664 0-0 4-46 2-8 0-0 1-42.0 0-0 6-60 40:28 11 of 15 0 of 1 4-5 2-13

WCU 11 32-112 95 17-8-0 49-207 0-0 1-2 4-77 0-0 7-44.1 0-0 3-33 19:32 2 of 10 0 of 1 2-2 0-0

RUSHING: GSU – Darreion Robinson 11-124; Dominique Swope 20-117; William Banks 15-101; James Dean 5-95; Jerick McKinnon 14-89; Devin Scott 3-34; Johnathan Bryant 6-21; Ezayi Youyoute 2-14; Matt Dobson 2-12; Brian Wilcher 1-7. WCU – Troy Mitchell 13-41; Michael Vaughn 11-35; Shaun Warren 6-34; Eddie Sullivan 2-2. PASSING: GSU – Jerick McKinnon 2-4-0-50. WCU – Eddie Sullivan 4-10-0-30; Troy Mitchell 4-7-0-65. RECEIVING: GSU – Tray Butler 1-30; Kentrellis Showers 1-20. WCU – Karnorris Benson 3-66; Spearman Robinson 2-17; Jeff Moore 1-12; Michael Vaughn 1-6; Troy Mitchell 1-minus 6. INTERCEPTIONS: GSU – None. WCU – None. FUMBLES: GSU – None. WCU – None.

INTERCEPTIONS: WCU – None. FUR – Marcus McMorris 1-52; Nathan Wade 1-0. FUMBLES: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 1-0. FUR – J. Williams 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): GSU – Antwione Williams 0-1; Brent Russell 0-1; Blake Riley 0-1; Javon Mention 0-1. WCU – None.

SACKS (UA-A): WCU – None. FUR – None.

TACKLES (UA-A): GSU – Darius Eubanks 2-5; Brent Russell 3-2; Kyle Oehlbeck 3-1; J.J. Wilcox 1-3; Blake Riley 1-3; Patrick Flowe 0-4; Antwione Williams 0-4; Deion Stanley 2-1; Nic Wright 2-1; John Stevenson 0-3; Boyd Sasser 0-3; Javon Mention 0-3; Valdon Cooper 2-0; Dion DuBose 1-1; Josh Gebhardt 1-0; Dominique Swope 1-0; Terico Agnew 1-0; Edwin Jackson 0-1; Devin Scott 0-1; Josh King 0-1; Trevor Shaw 0-1; Zach Reckers 0-1; Quaun Daniels 0-1; Tay Hicklin 0-1; Matt Dobson 0-1. WCU – Randy Pressley 2-14; Nathaniel Sedergren 5-10; Courtland Carson 6-7; De’von Richardson 1-11; Sertonuse Harris 5-4; Pete Balthrop 3-6; Marcus Stokes 2-6; Brian Johnson 1-7; Ace Clark 2-5; Jaleel Lorquet 3-3; Keensen Chambers 1-4; Eric Banford 1-3; Bevan Robbs 0-4; Elijer Martinez 1-2; Andre Whitmire 0-3; A.J. McKoy 1-0; Nate Stephenson 0-1; Devin Roberts 0-1; Ben Watkins 0-1; Clark Sechrest 0-1; Deja Alexander 0-1.

TACKLES (UA-A): WCU – Rock Williams 6-5; Ace Clark 4-6; Sertonuse Harris 4-6; Courtland Carson 4-4; Keensen Chambers 1-5; Trevor Taylor 1-5; Marcus Stokes 3-1; Jaleel Lorquet 2-2; Pete Balthrop 1-3; Randy Pressley 1-3; Nathaniel Sedergren 2-1; Brian Johnson 2-0; Elijer Martinez 1-1; Andre Whitmire 0-2; Nick Woodard 0-2; Bevan Robbs 1-0; Caleb Hawkins 1-0; Ben Watkins 0-1; Richard Sigmon 0-1. FUR – Gary Wilkins 4-5; Nathan Wade 5-3; Mitch McGrath 3-5; Greg Worthy 4-3; Reggie Thomas 5-1; Carl Rider 2-4; Matt Solomon 2-3; Cortez Johnson 3-1; Josh Lynn 2-2; Shawn Boone 1-3; Neal Rodgers 0-4; Ira McCune 1-2; Marcus McMorris 1-2; Cory Magwood 0-2; Derrick Murray 1-0; Ricky Lang 1-0; Richard Feacher 0-1; Jairus Hollman 0-1; Tony Caldwell 0-1; John Mackey 0-1.

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2012 in Review // Recaps GA ME SEVEN • OCT. 13, 2012 • CHARLESTON, S.C.

G AME EIGHT • OCT. 20, 2012 • ELON, N.C.

WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 31 THE CITADEL ................................. 45

WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 31 ELON ............................................ 42

JOHNSON HAGOOD STADIUM (12,578)

RHODES STADIUM (10,142)

CHARLESTON, S.C. – True freshman quarterback Troy Mitchell and senior tailback Michael Vaughn both rushed for two touchdowns apiece for Western Carolina, but it was not enough as The Citadel’s triple-option attack ground out six scores in handing the Catamounts a 45-31 setback at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Tied at 24 through three quarters, The Citadel outscored WCU 21-to-7 in the fourth to halt a three-game slide while relegating the Catamounts to their sixth-straight loss and 19th-consecutive in league play. Western Carolina had two backs go for over 100 yards in the loss as both Mitchell (117 yards) and classmate Darius Ramsey (118 yards) eclipsed the century mark as WCU rushed for 298 yards, its secondhighest output of the season. Mitchell was also 9-of-14 passing with one interception for a combined 67 yards through the air. Vaughn added 51 yards on the ground, twice finding the end zone for his second career two touchdown game - and the second in the past three games. Senior Jacoby Mitchell and freshman Spearman Robinson both had three catches apiece. The Citadel (4-3, 3-2 SoCon) compiled 378 yards on the ground led by Darien Robinson with 116 yards and a touchdown while quarterback Ben Dupree rushed for two scores to accompany his 96 rushing yards. Combined, the Bulldogs used eight different backs for 68 rushing attempts with six TDs, only throwing the ball six times (4-of-6 for 48 yards). The Citadel added a 27-yard Thomas Warren field goal as time expired in the opening half to send the teams to the locker room deadlocked at 17 apiece. After trading turnovers to open the second half, Western Carolina surged back in front on the strength of an eight-play, 82-yard drive to pull ahead, 24-17. Mitchell had a pass intercepted only to see Rock Williams strip Bulldog signal caller Ben Dupree two plays later to set-up the scoring drive. Spurred by a third-down completion by Mitchell to classmate Spearman Robinson for a 12-yard gain to keep the drive moving, Vaughn recorded his second scoring romp of the day, rumbling in from 24-yards out to hand WCU the lead back. The Citadel went back on the march on its next possession, though, moving 75 yards in 12 plays with Aaron Miller plunging in from a yard out to again knot the game at 24 through three quarters, setting up the 21-7 Bulldog fourth quarter. WCU senior linebacker Rock Williams led all defenders with a career-high 24 tackles including 17 solo stops in the loss, also forcing and recovering a fumble to set-up a WCU third quarter score. Score by Quarters Western Carolina The Citadel Scoring Summary: 1st 07:02 CIT 2nd 14:55 WCU 11:08 CIT 06:52 WCU 01:48 WCU 00:00 CIT 3rd 08:51 WCU 03:27 CIT 4th 14:53 CIT 06:45 CIT 04:40 WCU 01:16 CIT

1 0 7

2 17 10

3 7 7

4 7 21

Score 31 45

WCU 23 50-298 67 14-9-1 64-365 0-0 0-0 6-114 0-0 2-44.5 0-0 6-55 26:47 6 of 12 1 of 2 4-4 0-0

Score by Quarters Western Carolina Elon

Record: (1-6,0-5) Record: (4-3,3-2)

Ben Dupree 10 yd run (Thomas Warren kick), 15-71 7:58 Michael Vaughn 4 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 15-90 6:59 Ben Dupree 15 yd run (Thomas Warren kick), 8-66 3:42 Richard Sigmon 22 yd field goal, 12-59 4:09 Troy Mitchell 12 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 8-67 3:01 Thomas Warren 27 yd field goal, 11-58 1:43 Michael Vaughn 24 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 8-82 3:06 Aaron Miller 1 yd run (Thomas Warren kick), 12-75 5:24 Rickey Anderson 11 yd run (Thomas Warren kick), 4-44 1:47 Darien Robinson 6 yd run (Thomas Warren kick), 11-84 6:07 Troy Mitchell 5 yd run (Richard Sigmon kick), 6-61 1:58 VanDyke Jones 13 yd run (Thomas Warren kick), 8-46 3:23

WCU 0 - CIT 7 WCU 7 - CIT 7 WCU 7 - CIT 14 WCU 10 - CIT 14 WCU 17 - CIT 14 WCU 17 - CIT 17 WCU 24 - CIT 17 WCU 24 - CIT 24 WCU 24 - CIT 31 WCU 24 - CIT 38 WCU 31 - CIT 38 WCU 31 - CIT 45 CIT 31 68-378 48 6-4-0 74-426 0-0 1-4 4-46 1-31 1-39.0 2-1 3-28 33:13 5 of 10 2 of 2 7-7 3-23

Scoring Summary: 1st 09:14 ELON 07:06 ELON 02:20 ELON 2nd 10:24 ELON 04:03 WCU 03:13 ELON 00:03 WCU 3rd 11:33 WCU 10:32 WCU 01:12 ELON 4th 09:11 WCU

1 0 21

2 13 14

3 10 7

4 8 0

PASSING: WCU – Troy Mitchell 9-14-1-67. CIT – Ben Dupree 3-3-0-38; Aaron Miller 1-2-0-10; TEAM 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: WCU – Jacoby Mitchell 3-21; Spearman Robinson 3-17; Karnorris Benson 1-14; Michael Vaughn 1-8; Darius Ramsey 1-7. CIT – Terrance Martin 2-12; Dalton Trevino 1-26; Domonic Jones 1-10.

Score 31 42

Record: (1-7,0-6) Record: (3-4,1-3)

Aaron Mellette 31 yd pass from Thomas Wilson (Shreiner kick), 11-78 5:46 Chris Harris 75 yd pass from Thomas Wilson (Shreiner kick), 2-81 0:46 Tracey Coppedge 48 yd run (Shreiner kick), 1-48 0:10 Aaron Mellette 48 yd pass from Thomas Wilson (Shreiner kick), 8-71 4:27 Michael Johnson 7 yd run (Sigmon kick), 6-50 1:58 Kierre Brown 55 yd pass from Thomas Wilson (Shreiner kick), 2-75 0:46 J. Mitchell 13 yd pass from T. Mitchell (Sigmon kick failed), 14-80 3:08 Richard Sigmon 27 yd field goal, 10-52 3:20 Michael Johnson 8 yd run (Sigmon kick), 1-42 0:07 Aaron Mellette 47 yd pass from Thomas Wilson (Shreiner kick), 3-80 1:08 Spearman Robinson 47 yd pass from T. Mitchell (Johnson rush), 6-85 2:39

RUSHING: WCU – Darius Ramsey 16-118; Troy Mitchell 20-117; Michael Vaughn 11-51; Jamil James 2-11; Shaun Warren 1-1. CIT – Darien Robinson 24-116; Ben Dupree 18-96; Dalton Trevino 8-59; Terrance Martin 6-45; Rickey Anderson 5-33; VanDyke Jones 3-23; Aaron Miller 2-4; Vinny Miller 1-3; TEAM 1-minus 1.

WCU 21 42-184 212 34-17-1 76-396 1-34 1-21 5-78 1-13 5-40.2 2-2 6-44 28:49 4 of 15 2 of 3 4-5 2-14

WCU 0 - ELON 7 WCU 0 - ELON 14 WCU 0 - ELON 21 WCU 0 - ELON 28 WCU 7 - ELON 28 WCU 7 - ELON 35 WCU 13 - ELON 35 WCU 16 - ELON 35 WCU 23 - ELON 35 WCU 23 - ELON 42 WCU 31 - ELON 42

ELON 19 36-133 412 28-20-1 64-545 0-0 1-5 4-83 1-0 5-35.4 3-2 3-35 31:11 7 of 13 0 of 0 0-2 2-10

RUSHING: WCU – Troy Mitchell 15-78; Darius Ramsey 16-45; Eddie Sullivan 4-33; Michael Johnson 7-28. ELON – Karl Bostick 17-75; Tracey Coppedge 7-56; Kierre Brown 3-11; Andre Davis 1-6; Jeremy Peterson 2-5; TEAM 3-minus 3; Thomas Wilson 3-minus 17. PASSING: WCU – Troy Mitchell 13-25-0-175; Eddie Sullivan 4-9-1-37. ELON – Thomas Wilson 20-28-1-412. RECEIVING: WCU – Spearman Robinson 9-139; Darius Ramsey 4-15; Jacoby Mitchell 3-42; Jeff Moore 1-16. ELON – Aaron Mellette 5-154; Kierre Brown 5-86; Jeremy Peterson 3-38; Rasaun Rorie 3-19; Chris Harris 2-89; Doug Warrick 1-19; Andre Davis 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: WCU – Jaleel Lorquet 1-13. ELON – Miles Williams 1-0.

INTERCEPTIONS: WCU – None. CIT – B. McCladdie 1-31.

FUMBLES: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 1-1; London Richardson 1-1. ELON – Tracey Coppedge 2-1; Jeremy Peterson 1-1.

FUMBLES: WCU – None. CIT – Ben Dupree 2-1.

SACKS (UA-A): WCU – Bevan Robbs 1-0; Sertonuse Harris 1-0. ELON – O. Lamikanra 0-1; Jonathan Spain 1-0; Thonda Taylor 0-1.

SACKS (UA-A): WCU – None. CIT – Cam Mobley 1-0; Mark Thomas 1-0; C. Billingslea 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): WCU – Rock Williams 17-7; Courtland Carson 6-3; Ace Clark 7-0; Randy Pressley 1-6; De’von Richardson 4-2; Bevan Robbs 3-2; Pete Balthrop 1-4; Sertonuse Harris 2-2; Eric Banford 2-2; Brian Johnson 2-1; Nathaniel Sedergren 2-0; Jaleel Lorquet 2-0; John McBeth 1-0; A.J. McKoy 1-0; Ben Watkins 1-0; Caleb Hawkins 1-0; K.P. Hicks 1-0; Rainey Ala 0-1. CIT – Carson Smith 7-4; Ian Thompson 4-5; S. Jean-Pierre 3-6; Julian Baxter 3-4; Austin Boyle 5-1; Akeem Garnett 4-2; Davis Boyle 2-2; Cam Mobley 2-2; Derek Douglas 3-0; Mitchell Jeter 2-1; C. Billingslea 1-2; Adrian Ranson 0-2; Colin Parsons 0-2; Walker Smith 1-0; B. McCladdie 1-0; Vinny Miller 1-0; Mark Thomas 1-0; Doyen Harris 1-0; Justin Oxendine 0-1.

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ELON, N.C. – Thomas Wilson threw a career-best five touchdown passes including three to senior Aaron Mellette as Elon handed Western Carolina a 42-31 loss Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference play at Rhodes Stadium. WCU rallied in the second half, cutting the deficit to 35-23, but Wilson added his fifth TD pass of the day to seal the win. Coming on as a back-up quarterback, true freshman quarterback Troy Mitchell threw for a career-best 175 yards and his first two collegiate passing touchdowns while rushing for a team-high 78 yards for the Catamounts. Mitchell found senior Jacoby Mitchell for one TD pass and classmate Spearman Robinson for his first career receiving score. Robinson matched his career-best with nine catches for a career-high 139 yards in the loss. Freshman Darius Ramsey rushed for 45 yards while starting QB Eddie Sullivan had 33 yards on the ground in four carries. Senior running back Michael Johnson added 28 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns, his fourth career two-TD game. Elon (3-4, 1-3 SoCon) blitzed the Catamounts in the first quarter by scoring four touchdowns on its first five possessions. The first score came on a third-and-long situation on a 31-yards strike from Wilson to Mellette, with Wilson finding Chris Harris for a 75-yard quick strike coming directly on the heels of a three-and-out by the Catamount offense. On the ensuing kickoff, WCU fumbled a shot pooch punt with the Phoenix falling on the ball and capitalizing one-play later on a 48-yard Tracey Coppedge rush for the 21-0 lead. Western Carolina (1-7, 0-6 SoCon) got going late in the fourth quarter as Johnson capped a six-play, 50-yard drive with the first of two rushing scores on the day. Senior Jacoby Mitchell later hauled in a 13-yard scoring strike from Troy Mitchell just before intermission to provide the halftime tally, 35-13. The Catamounts scored 10-straight points coming out of the halftime locker room, but ultimately missed a golden opportunity to pull even in the game. WCU drove 52 yards in 10 plays on the first drive of the second half with Richard Sigmon punching a field goal through from 27 yards out to make it 35-16. On Elon’s first possession of the second half, Trevor Taylor jarred the football loose from Phoenix receiver Jeremy Peterson with Elijer Martinez scooping the ball and racing 21 yards on the return to setup an acrobatic TD rush by Johnson to make it 35-23. However, that was as close as WCU would get as the Catamounts failed to capitalize on another takeaway and Wilson took advantage, finding Mellette for a third time in the game for the score that ultimately put the game out of reach, 42-23. All told, WCU forced three fumbles with two recovered while also getting a Jaleel Lorquet interception.

TACKLES (UA-A): WCU – Rock Williams 4-3; De’von Richardson 4-2; Sertonuse Harris 5-0; Elijer Martinez 4-1; Jaleel Lorquet 3-2; Eric Banford 3-2; Courtland Carson 3-2; John McBeth 2-1; Trevor Taylor 2-1; Pete Balthrop 1-2; Randy Pressley 1-1; Keensen Chambers 0-2; Caleb Hawkins 0-2; Nate Stephenson 1-0; Brian Johnson 1-0; Bevan Robbs 1-0; Marcus Stokes 1-0; Nathaniel Sedergren 1-0; Rainey Ala 1-0; TEAM 1-0; Ace Clark 0-1; Nick Woodard 0-1; Ben Watkins 0-1. ELON – Jonathan Spain 7-5; Thonda Taylor 5-3; Odell Benton 6-0; O. Lamikanra 2-4; Miles Williams 5-0; C.Wrightenberry 4-1; Akeem Langham 3-1; Ed Burns 3-1; Gary Coates 1-3; Jay Brown 1-2; Tony Thompson 1-2; David Wood 2-0; Jordan Jones 1-1; Michael Pearson 1-1; Adam Shreiner 1-0; Rob Sullivan 1-0; Kyle Herbert 1-0; Julius Moore 1-0.

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2012 in Review // Recaps GA M E NINE • OCT. 27, 2012 • CULLOWHEE

G AME TEN • NOV. 3, 2012 • CULLOWHEE

#15 APPALACHIAN STATE ............. 38 WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 27

CHATTANOOGA ............................. 45 WESTERN CAROLINA .................... 24

E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM / BOB WATERS FIELD (13,279)

E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM / BOB WATERS FIELD (7,099)

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Western Carolina true freshman quarterback Troy Mitchell ignited a second half charge for the Catamounts on Saturday afternoon, but the sluggish start against 15th-ranked Appalachian State was too much to overcome as the Mountaineers held on for the 38-27 victory and retained possession of the “Old Mountain Jug” for the eighth-straight season. Mitchell accounted for three of WCU’s four scores on the afternoon, posting touchdown rushes of 27 and 40 yards and adding a two-point conversion rush to lead the Catamounts. Coming on for injured starting quarterback Jamal Jackson on just the third offensive series, Appalachian State back-up quarterback Logan Hallock completed his first 20 passes including two for touchdowns in the win. Hallock finished 20-of-21 for 230 yards on the day while Jackson was 3-for-4 with a TD pass. Running back Steven Miller rushed for 245 yards and a touchdown for Appalachian State while freshman wide receiver Sean Price matched his career-high with 10 catches for 142 yards and a score. Receiver Tony Washington posted two scores for the Mountaineers including a 32-yard reception in the first quarter and a 17-yard run on a reverse in the third that put ASU ahead, 31-13. Western Carolina (1-8, 0-7 SoCon) sputtered offensively in the first half, running just 16 plays from scrimmage and managing only 100 total yards - 74 of which came on the longest scoring play of the year when Mitchell hooked up with Deja Alexander over the middle of the field for a touchdown. In the second half, though, Mitchell and the Catamounts ran 40 plays from scrimmage for 216 yards. Appalachian State (6-3, 4-2 SoCon) ran out to a 17-point first half lead with two touchdowns and a Sam Martin 28-yard field goal. With time dwindling in the opening half, Alexander got a step on his man over the middle on a third-down play and hauled in the 74-yard pass for a touchdown to trim the deficit to 10 just before break. AHowever, the Mountaineers answered just before the half by driving 85 yards in nine plays in a drive aided by a costly pass interference penalty on a third and 10. Hallock capped the drive with an 18-yard touchdown strike in the right corner of the end zone with five second left on the clock before intermission. Out of the halftime locker room, Mitchell drove the offense 75 yards on WCU’s first possession of the second half, finishing off the drive with a 27-yard touchdown scramble. All told on the drive, Mitchell accounted for 56 of the positive yards gained. Western Carolina was able to put 14-straight points on the board to close the final quarter as senior tailback Michael Johnson tallied his 14th career rushing touchdown on a one-yard plunge and Mitchell added a 40-yard TD romp to provide the final tally, 38-27. Score by Quarters Appalachian State Western Carolina Scoring Summary: 1st 13:25 APP 08:06 APP 2nd 04:35 APP 03:44 WCU 00:05 APP 3rd 12:02 WCU 04:23 APP 4th 14:55 APP 11:12 WCU 08:52 WCU

1 10 0

2 14 7

3 7 6

4 7 14

Score 38 27

APP 28 54-286 294 25-23-0 79-580 0-0 2-0 2-37 1-0 4-41.5 1-1 10-77 36:51 8 of 15 0 of 1 5-6 7-48

Score by Quarters Chattanooga Western Carolina

Record: (6-3,4-2) Record: (1-8,0-7)

Tony Washington 32 yd pass from Jamal Jackson (Martin kick), 5-71 1:35 Sam Martin 28 yd field goal, 7-63 3:10 Steven Miller 4 yd run (Sam Martin kick), 8-79 3:07 Deja Alexander 74 yd pass from Troy Mitchell (Sigmon kick), 3-75 0:51 Sean Price 18 yd pass from Logan Hallock (Martin kick), 9-85 3:32 Troy Mitchell 27 yd run (Sigmon kick failed), 8-75 2:58 Tony Washington 17 yd run (Martin kick), 8-41 3:58 Drew Bailey 16 yd pass from Logan Hallock (Martin kick), 6-73 2:40 Michael Johnson 1 yd run (Troy Mitchell rush), 9-47 3:32 Troy Mitchell 40 yd run (Troy Mitchell pass failed), 4-67 0:47

APP 7 - WCU APP 10 - WCU 0 APP 17 - WCU 0 APP 17 - WCU 7 APP 24 - WCU 7 APP 24 - WCU 13 APP 31 - WCU 13 APP 38 - WCU 13 APP 38 - WCU 21 APP 38 - WCU 27

Scoring Summary: 1st 06:25 UTC 02:35 WCU 02:25 WCU 2nd 12:33 UTC 09:13 WCU 03:14 UTC 00:07 WCU 3rd 12:18 UTC 4th 14:56 UTC 12:58 UTC 03:41 UTC

WCU 14 34-149 167 22-13-1 56-316 0-0 1-3 2-57 0-0 6-43.3 1-0 3-25 23:09 3 of 11 1 of 2 1-1 2-11

RUSHING: APP – Steven Miller 34-245; Logan Hallock 10-18; Tony Washington 2-13; Rod Chisholm 6-9; Jamal Jackson 2-1. WCU – Troy Mitchell 17-91; Darius Ramsey 11-41; Michael Johnson 5-17; Michael Vaughn 1-0. PASSING: APP – Logan Hallock 20-21-0-230; Jamal Jackson 3-4-0-64. WCU – Troy Mitchell 13-22-1-167. RECEIVING: APP – Sean Price 10-142; Andrew Peacock 7-68; Tony Washington 4-57; Drew Bailey 1-16; Steven Miller 1-11. WCU – Spearman Robinson 3-19; Darius Ramsey 3-6; Deja Alexander 2-82; Jacoby Mitchell 2-30; Michael Vaughn 2-12; Conner Orr 1-18. INTERCEPTIONS: APP – Patrick Blalock 1-0. WCU – None.

1 7 14

2 9 10

3 6 0

4 23 0

Score 45 24

Record: (5-4,4-2) Record: (1-9,0-8)

Keon Williams 2 yd run (Pollard kick), 7-73 2:31 Darius Ramsey 6 yd run (Sechrest kick), 10-80 3:44 Elijer Martinez 14 yd interception return (Sechrest kick) Faysal Shafaat 2 yd pass from Jacob Huesman (Pollard kick failed), 11-77 4:48 Clark Sechrest 36 yd field goal, 10-58 3:12 Henrico Ribeiro 32 yd field goal, 6-16 3:06 Karnorris Benson 42 yd pass from Troy Mitchell (Sechrest kick), 10-54 3:00 Jacob Huesman 51 yd run (J.J. Jackson rush failed), 5-84 2:37 Jacob Huesman 5 yd run (J.J. Jackson rush), 8-52 3:55 Kendrix Huitt 74 yd run (T. Robinson pass from Jacob Huesman), 1-74 0:12 Terrell Robinson 3 yd run (Ribeiro kick), 13-98 6:57

UTC 24 47-367 107 21-14-2 68-474 0-0 0-0 4-72 2-14 3-38.0 1-0 2-20 34:55 8 of 12 0 of 0 5-5 2-9

UTC 7 - WCU 0 UTC 7 - WCU 7 UTC 7 - WCU 14 UTC 13 - WCU 14 UTC 13 - WCU 17 UTC 16 - WCU 17 UTC 16 - WCU 24 UTC 22 - WCU 24 UTC 30 - WCU 24 UTC 38 - WCU 24 UTC 45 - WCU 24

WCU 14 32-112 176 30-18-2 62-288 0-0 1-3 6-156 2-12 5-50.6 1-1 6-57 25:05 6 of 15 1 of 1 2-2 1-11

RUSHING: UTC – Kendrix Huitt 15-137; Jacob Huesman 12-130; J.J. Jackson 8-63; T. Robinson 5-30; Taharin Tyson 3-14; Keon Williams 1-2; TEAM 3-minus 9. WCU – Darius Ramsey 14-72; Troy Mitchell 10-20; Michael Vaughn 6-13; Michael Johnson 2-7. PASSING: UTC – Jacob Huesman 14-21-2-107. WCU – Troy Mitchell 18-30-2-176. RECEIVING: UTC – T. Robinson 3-31; J.J. Jackson 3-24; Faysal Shafaat 3-8; Tommy Hudson 2-16; Tray James 1-11; Marquis Green 1-11; Marlon Anthony 1-6. WCU – Jacoby Mitchell 7-81; Darius Ramsey 5-14; Karnorris Benson 4-69; Conner Orr 1-6; Jeff Moore 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: UTC – D.J. Key 1-14; Kadeem Wise 1-0. WCU – Elijer Martinez 1-14; Jaleel Lorquet 1-minus 2.

FUMBLES: APP – Steven Miller 1-1. WCU – Deja Alexander 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): APP – J. Kimbrough 3-0; Ronald Blair 1-1; Greg Hall 1-0; Deuce Robinson 0-1; Thomas Bronson 0-1; Troy Sanders 0-1. WCU – Trevor Taylor 0-1; John McBeth 0-1; Courtland Carson 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): APP – Karl Anderson 5-5; J. Kimbrough 4-5; Ronald Blair 3-4; Jamill Lott 4-1; D. McCray 3-2; Joel Ross 3-0; Stephen Burns 3-0; Patrick Blalock 2-1; Greg Hall 2-0; Davante Harris 1-1; Deuce Robinson 0-2; Thomas Bronson 0-2; Aaron Krah 1-0; Matt Watson 1-0; Andrew Peacock 0-1; Troy Sanders 0-1; Kevin Walton 0-1. WCU – Rock Williams 8-15; Sertonuse Harris 8-8; Courtland Carson 4-12; Ace Clark 3-6; John McBeth 3-5; Jaleel Lorquet 1-3; Randy Pressley 0-4; Trevor Taylor 0-4; Caleb Hawkins 1-2; Eric Banford 1-2; Nathaniel Sedergren 1-2; Brian Johnson 0-3; Elijer Martinez 1-1; Rainey Ala 0-2; Pete Balthrop 0-2; Marcus Stokes 0-1; Keensen Chambers 0-1; Mike Anderson 0-1; Nick Woodard 0-1; Bevan Robbs 0-1; K.P. Hicks 0-1; Andre Whitmire 0-1.

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CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Chattanooga’s offense rushed for 29-unanswered points in the second half while its defense held the Catamounts in check as Western Carolina dropped its Hall of Fame and Senior Day game to the Mocs, 45-24, in Southern Conference action at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. UTC outgained the Catamounts in total offense, 474-288 yards, including a 367-to-112 advantage in rushing yards, in erasing an eight-point halftime deficit en route to the win. WCU had 255 yards of offense in the opening half and was held to just 33 combined yards in the second. Western Carolina (1-9, 0-8 SoCon) used back-to-back scores within a 10-second window to pull ahead, 14-7, in the opening quarter. Freshman tailback Darius Ramsey capped a 10-play, 80-yard drive with a six-yard touchdown run to knot the game at seven apiece. On the first play of the ensuing possession, senior Elijer Martinez intercepted a ricochet off a Mocs receiver and raced 14 yards up the near sideline for his first career score, handing the Catamounts a 14-7 lead. The Mocs responded with six points early in the second quarter as freshman quarterback Jacob Huesman found tight end Faysal Shafaat for a two-yard score as a part of an 11-play march that moved 77 yards in just under five minutes. The extra point was missed, leaving the Catamounts in front, 14-13. The two squads then traded field goals from place kickers listed as back-ups on the two-deep. WCU’s Clark Sechrest punched through a 36 yarder for his first points of 2012 to give WCU a 17-13 lead before UTC’s Henrique Ribeiro connected from 32 yards out to again pull the game back to within one point, 17-16. Mitchell marched the Catamounts 54 yards in 10 plays for a go-ahead touchdown before intermission. Facing third down and 20 yards shy of a first, Mitchell found Karnorris Benson on a 42-yard pitch-and-catch to give the Catamounts a 24-16 edge at halftime. Chattanooga (5-4, 4-2 SoCon) went to the ground in the second half, chewing up yardage, game clock and finishing drives with points. The Mocs got two rushing scores from Jacob Huesman of 51 and five yards, while Kendrix Huitt had a one-play scoring drive with a 74-yard rush. Terrell Robinson capped the scoring with a three-yard scoring plunge that put the exclamation point on a 13-play, 98-yard drive that consumed seven minutes of the fourth quarter clock. All told, the Mocs piled up 281 rushing yards in the second half with all 182 offensive yards in the fourth quarter coming on the ground. UTC only passed for 20 yards after intermission. Conversely, the Catamount offense sputtered in the second half. After securing 13 first downs in the opening two quarters, they were stymied in the second half, held to just one first down over the final 30 minutes. WCU did not pick up a first down in the third quarter with its lone first down coming at the 11:40 mark of the fourth quarter.

FUMBLES: UTC – Kendrix Huitt 1-0. WCU – Troy Mitchell 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): UTC – Davis Tull 1-0; Derrick Lott 1-0. WCU – Nick Woodard 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): UTC – Shane Heatherly 6-4; D.J. Key 3-6; Wes Dothard 1-7; Zach McCarter 1-5; Davis Tull 4-1; Kadeem Wise 3-2; Derrick Lott 2-3; Dean Haynes 3-1; Muhasibi Wakeel 2-2; Chaz Moore 2-2; A.J. Hampton 1-2; Gunner Miller 1-1; Zack Rayl 1-1; T. Robinson 1-0; Toyvian Brand 1-0; Bryn Oliver 1-0; Josh Williams 1-0; Don Cope 0-1; Chris Mayes 0-1; Nick Pollard 0-1. WCU – Ace Clark 12-8; Sertonuse Harris 6-6; Trevor Taylor 2-5; Rock Williams 1-5; Courtland Carson 0-5; Elijer Martinez 1-3; Nathaniel Sedergren 0-4; Jaleel Lorquet 2-1; Andre Whitmire 0-3; Eric Banford 1-1; John McBeth 1-1; Darius Ramsey 1-1; Bevan Robbs 0-2; Pete Balthrop 0-2; Rainey Ala 0-2; A.J. McKoy 1-0; Nate Stephenson 1-0; Brian Johnson 1-0; Nick Woodard 1-0; K.P. Hicks 1-0; Keensen Chambers 0-1.

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2012 in Review // Recaps

THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED . . .

GA ME ELEVEN • NOV. 17, 2012 • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.

WESTERN CAROLINA ...................... 0 #4 ALABAMA ................................ 49 BRYANT–DENNY STADIUM (101,126) TUSCALOOSA, ALA. – Fourth-ranked Alabama scored rushing touchdowns on four of its first five possessions, adding a 29-yard passing TD to cap a 99-yard drive en route to a 49-0 nonconference victory over Western Carolina Saturday afternoon at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama (10-1) scored on six of its first seven possessions including all five in the first half, adding a 57-yard fumble return for a touchdown to carry a 42-0 advantage into halftime. The Crimson Tide got three rushing touchdowns from Eddie Lacy, who just missed eclipsing the century mark with 99 yards on 10 carries. Back-up quarterback Blake Sims capped the game’s scoring in the third quarter with a five-yard run to provide the final tally. Western Carolina (1-10) managed 163 yards of total offense which included 123 yards in the second half against the Crimson Tide defense. Starting quarterback Troy Mitchell threw for 30 yards on 4-of-8 passing and was sacked once, but also had a costly turnover on a throwback pass to his QB counterpart, Eddie Sullivan, which the Tide turned into a 57-yard fumble recovery touchdown. Sullivan finished 4-of-12 passing for 63 yards, adding a team-high 28 yards rushing. Senior tailback Michael Johnson caught a team-high five passes out of the backfield while junior Jamil James led the team with WCU’s long gain of the day on his first career reception - a 30-yard reception in the third quarter. Defensively for the Catamounts, true freshman Sertonuse Harris finished with eight tackles while redshirt sophomore Ace Clark tallied five. Junior linebacker Courtland Carson and senior defensive lineman Eric Banford both tallied tackles for loss on the afternoon. Tide quarterback A.J. McCarron only played in the first half, completing all six of his pass attempts for 133 yards and the 29-yard touchdown toss to Christion Jones. McCarron’s scoring strike set an Alabama record for passing touchdowns in a single-season. Sims completed two of his six attempts for 27 yards. Trailing 35-0 just before the half, Western Carolina was unable to capitalize on Alabama’s lone turnover of the day. WCU had a drive continue after Christion Jones muffed a punt at the Alabama 28-yard line. However, two plays after the turn of fortune, Mitchell’s lateral back to Sullivan hit the turf and was scooped for a 57-yard scoring drive. The Catamounts managed to drive deep into Crimson Tide territory on its second possession of the second half, but failed to convert a fourth and one at the Alabama 14 yard line. Score by Quarters Western Carolina #4 Alabama Scoring Summary: 1st 12:06 ALA 07:58 ALA 04:10 ALA 2nd 08:15 ALA 03:02 ALA 00:14 ALA 3rd 07:15 ALA

1 0 21

2 0 21

3 0 7

4 0 0

Score 0 49

Record: (1-10) Record: (10-1)

Eddie Lacy 7 yd run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 6-62 2:54 T.J. Yeldon 3 yd run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 4-44 1:56 Eddie Lacy 7 yd run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 3-62 1:23 Christion Jones 29 yd pass from AJ McCarron (J/ Shelley kick), 8-99 4:59 Eddie Lacy 3 yd run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 7-71 3:47 Deion Belue 57 yd fumble recovery (Jeremy Shelley kick) Blake Sims 5 yd run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 10-61 5:44

FIRST DOWNS ...................................................8 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) ............................... 28-70 PASSING YDS (NET).........................................93 Passes Att-Comp-Int ................................ 20-8-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS ................ 48-163 Fumble Returns-Yards ....................................0-0 Punt Returns-Yards ........................................0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................. 5-83 Interception Returns-Yards .............................0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) ................................. 8-38.4 Fumbles-Lost .................................................1-1 Penalties-Yards ........................................... 8-49 Possession Time ........................................31:35 Third-Down Conversions........................... 2 of 11 Fourth-Down Conversions .......................... 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances .............................0-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards ................................0-0

WCU 22 40-300 160 12-8-0 52-460 1-57 4-24 0-0 0-0 2-42.0 3-1 1-15 28:25 6 of 9 0 of 0 5-5 1-8

WCU 0 - ALA 7 WCU 0 - ALA 14 WCU 0 - ALA 21 WCU 0 - ALA 28 WCU 0 - ALA 35 WCU 0 - ALA 42 WCU 0 - ALA 49

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RETURNED A KICKO FF FO R A TD: WCU: ................................................. George Richardson vs. Furman – Oct. 1, 2011 (99 yards) Opp: ....................................................Jerodis Williams, Furman – Sept. 29, 2012 (100 yards) RETURNED AN INTERCEPTIO N FO R A TD: WCU: ............................................ Adam Hearns at Gardner-Webb – Sept. 18, 2010 (22 yards) Opp: .................................................... Marcus McMorris, Furman– Sept. 29, 2012 (52 yards) SCO RED O N A FUMBLE RECO VERY: WCU: ................................................... Caleb Hawkins, vs. Samford (0 yards) – Sept. 22, 2012 Opp: ............................................Logan Hallock of Appalachian State (0 yds) – Nov. 12, 2011 RECO RDED A SAFETY: WCU: .................................................................. TEAM vs. Appalachian State – Nov. 11, 2006 Opp: ...................................................................TEAM vs. Appalachian State – Nov. 21, 2009 BLO CKED A PUNT: WCU: ......................................................................Trey Selby, vs. Chattanooga – Nov. 1, 2008 Opp: ............................................................................. Gary Coates of Elon (2) – Oct. 8, 2011 BLO CKED A FIELD G O AL ATTEMPT: WCU: ..................................................... Pete Balthrop Jr., vs. Georgia Southern – Oct. 6, 2012 Opp: ...........................................................................Zach Bobb of Wofford – Sept. 15, 2012 HAD A 100-YARD RUSHER: WCU: ........................Darius Ramsey (118) & Troy Mitchell (117) at The Citadel – Oct. 13, 2012 Opp: ............................................................Steven Miller, Appalachian State – Oct. 27, 2012 HAD A 100-YARD RECEIVER: WCU: .............................. Jacoby Mitchell vs. Wofford – 7 catches for 144 yards – Nov. 5, 2011 Opp: .................................................... Sean Price – 10 catches for 142 yards – Oct. 27, 2012 TEAMMATES RUSHED FO R 100 YARDS IN THE SAME G AME: WCU: ....................................................................Darius Ramsey (118) and Troy Mitchell (117) ..........................................................................................at The Citadel - Oct. 13, 2012 Opp: .....................Darreion Robinson (124), Dominique Swope (117) and William Banks (101) .................................................................................. of Georgia Southern - Oct. 6, 2012 TEAMMATES HAD 100 RECEIVING YARDS IN THE SAME G AME: WCU: ......................................................... Jacoby Mitchell (116 yds) & Josh Cockrell (110 yds) ..........................................................................................vs. Tusculum - Sept. 11, 2010 Opp: .............................................................. Pedro Garcia (119 yds) & Sean Mizzer (104 yds) .......................................................................................................of VMI - Nov. 2, 2002 TEAMMATES HAD 100 YDS RUSHING AND RECEIVING IN THE SAME GAME: WCU: ..... Shaun Warren (203 yds), Michael Vaughn (104 yds) & Jacoby Mitchell (105 rec yards) ..........................................................................................vs. Mars Hill – Sept. 10, 2011 Opp: ............................................. Steven Miller (245 rush yards) & Sean Price (142 rec yards) ..............................................................................of Appalachian State – Oct. 27, 2012 THREW AT LEAST FO UR TO UCHDO WN PASSES: WCU: ..................................................................... Zac Brindise vs. Tusculum – Sept. 11, 2010 Opp: ........................................................................Chris Forcier of Furman (4) – Oct. 1, 2011 PLAYER SCO RED AT LEAST FO UR TO UCHDO WNS: WCU: .................................................................... Brad Hoover vs. VMI – Oct. 31, 1998 (5 TDs) Opp: ................................................Brandon Newsome of Elon – Nov. 7, 2009 (4 rushing TDs)

RUSHING: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 4-28; Michael Vaughn 3-16; Shaun Warren 2-14; Troy Mitchell 9-6; Michael Johnson 5-5; Darius Ramsey 5-1. ALA – Eddie Lacy 10-99; Blake Sims 8-70; T.J. Yeldon 7-55; Brent Calloway 7-52; A.J. McCarron 2-18; Ben Howell 5-9; Team 1-minus 3. PASSING: WCU – Eddie Sullivan 4-12-0-63; Troy Mitchell 4-8-0-30. ALA – A.J. McCarron 6-6-0-133; Blake Sims 2-6-0-27. RECEIVING: WCU – Michael Johnson 3-4; Darius Ramsey 2-15; Jamil James 1-30; Garrett Brown 1-28; Deja Alexander 1-16. ALA – Amari Cooper 2-50; Cyrus Jones 2-12; Kenny Bell 1-34; Christion Jones 1-29; M. Williams 1-22; Marvin Shinn 1-13. INTERCEPTIONS: WCU – None. ALA – None.

PLAYER KICKED AT LEAST FO UR FIELD G O ALS: WCU: .............................................................. Chris Vought vs. Liberty – Aug. 31, 2002 (4 FGs) Opp: .............................................Drew Stewart of Appalachian State – Nov. 12, 2011 (6 FGs) TEAM SCO RED AT LEAST 50 PO INTS: WCU: .....................................................................................52 vs. Mars Hill – Sept. 10, 2011 Opp: ....................................................................................... 52 by Marshall – Sept. 8, 2012 TEAM SCO RED AT LEAST 30 PO INTS IN A HALF: WCU: .............................................................................45 vs. Mars Hill (1st) – Sept. 10, 2011 Opp: ............................................................................... 31 by Furman (1st) – Sept. 29, 2012

FUMBLES: WCU – Troy Mitchell 1-1. ALA – Christion Jones 2-1; AJ McCarron 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): WCU – None. ALA – Vinnie Sunseri 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): WCU – Sertonuse Harris 6-2; Ace Clark 3-2; De’von Richardson 4-0; Courtland Carson 4-0; Eric Banford 3-1; Jaleel Lorquet 3-1; Rock Williams 3-0; Trevor Taylor 2-0; John McBeth 2-0; Mike Anderson 1-1; Caleb Hawkins 1-0; Marcus Stokes 1-0; Elijer Martinez 1-0; Brian Johnson 1-0; Bevan Robbs 0-1; Keensen Chambers 0-1; Nathaniel Sedergren 0-1; Rainey Ala 0-1; Pete Balthrop 0-1. ALA – C.J. Mosley 4-2; Nick Perry 4-1; Nico Johnson 3-1; Brandon Ivory 2-2; Jeoffrey Pagan 2-1; Vinnie Sunseri 2-1; Brent Calloway 2-1; Denzel Devall 1-2; Jesse Williams 0-3; Ed Stinson 2-0; Tana Patrick 2-0; Bradley Sylve 1-1; Landon Collins 1-1; Adrian Hubbard 0-2; H. Clinton-Dix 1-0; Tyler Hayes 1-0; D. Milliner 1-0; Reggie Ragland 1-0; Geno Smith 0-1; J. Washington 0-1.

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RETURNED A PUNT FO R A TD: WCU: ................................................... Angelo Brown at Chattanooga – Oct. 13, 2007 (27 yds) Opp: .................................................... Tony Carter of Florida State – Sept. 6, 2008 (68 yards)

TEAM SCO RED AT LEAST 25 PO INTS IN A QUARTER: WCU: ..............................................................29 vs. West Virginia State (2nd) – Sept. 2, 2004 Opp: ............................................................................. 28 by Wofford (2nd) – Sept. 15, 2012 TEAM WAS SHUTO UT: WCU: ............................................................................... by Vanderbilt (45-0) – Sept. 5, 2009 Opp: .......................................................................................Shorter (35-0) – Aug. 28, 2008

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2012 in Review // SoCon Recap 2012 SoCon STANDINGS & HONORS SOCON C/SN 7/6 9/9 6/7

Team Georgia Southern Wofford Appalachian State The Citadel Samford Chattanooga Furman Elon Western Carolina

W 6 6 6 5 5 5 2 1 0

L 2 2 2 3 3 3 6 7 8

Pct .750 .750 .750 .625 .625 .625 .250 .125 .000

Pts 249 222 255 238 191 209 189 185 191

OVERALL Opp 163 164 238 214 164 163 229 260 334

W 10 9 8 7 7 6 3 3 1

L 3 4 4 4 4 5 8 8 10

Pct .769 .692 .667 .636 .636 .545 .273 .273 .091

Pts 463 375 395 328 272 281 272 267 257

Opp 285 216 342 204 227 224 338 350 449

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C O A C HE S A L L- SoCon TEAM Jamal Jackson, Jr. ............................................Appalachian State Jerodis Williams, Sr. .........................................................Furman Eric Breitenstein, Sr. ........................................................Wofford Mike Sellers, Sr. ......................................................... The Citadel Dakota Dozier, Jr. .............................................................Furman Dorian Byrd, Jr. ................................................. Georgia Southern Ryan Dudchock, Sr. ........................................................Samford Jared Singleton, Jr. ..........................................................Wofford Colin Anderson, Sr. ...........................................................Furman Sean Price, Fr. .................................................Appalachian State Aaron Mellette, Sr. ............................................................... Elon

DL DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Josh Lynn, Sr. ...................................................................Furman Dion Dubose, Sr. .............................................. Georgia Southern Brent Russell, Sr. .............................................. Georgia Southern Davis Tull, So. .......................................................... Chattanooga Nicholas Williams, Sr. .....................................................Samford Jeremy Kimbrough, Sr. .....................................Appalachian State Wes Dothard, Jr. ...................................................... Chattanooga Alvin Scioneaux, Jr. ..........................................................Wofford Demetrius McCray, Sr. .....................................Appalachian State J.J. Wilcox, Sr. ................................................... Georgia Southern Jaquiski Tartt, So. ...........................................................Samford Darius Eubanks, Sr. .......................................... Georgia Southern

PK P RS

Cameron Yaw, Sr.............................................................Samford Sam Martin, Sr. ...............................................Appalachian State Jerodis Williams, Sr. .........................................................Furman

– SECOND TEAM OFFENSE – QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR

Thomas Wilson, Sr. ............................................................... Elon Steven Miller, Sr. .............................................Appalachian State Fabian Truss, Jr. ..............................................................Samford Justin Ward, Sr. .................................................................... Elon Jacob Kirschenbaum, Sr. ................................................Samford Calvin Cantrell, Sr. ...........................................................Wofford Tymeco Gregory, Jr. ..........................................................Wofford Jake Miles, So. ................................................................Wofford Faysal Shafaat, So................................................... Chattanooga Andrew Peacock, Jr..........................................Appalachian State Kelsey Pope, Jr. ..............................................................Samford

DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Ronald Blair, So. .............................................Appalachian State Chris Billingslea, Sr. ................................................... The Citadel Derrick Lott, Jr. ........................................................ Chattanooga Tarek Odom, So. ..............................................................Wofford Brandon Grier, Sr. ............................................Appalachian State ROCK WILLIAMS, SR.................................... WESTERN CAROLINA Mike Niam, Sr..................................................................Wofford Troy Sanders, Sr. .............................................Appalachian State D.J. Key, Jr. .............................................................. Chattanooga Kadeem Wise, Jr. ..................................................... Chattanooga Blake Wylie, Sr. ...............................................................Wofford

PK P RS

Sam Martin, Sr. ...............................................Appalachian State Cass Couey, Sr............................................................ The Citadel Tony Washington ...............................................Applachian State

Jamal Jackson, Jr. ............................................Appalachian State Steven Miller, Sr. .............................................Appalachian State Eric Breitenstein, Sr. ........................................................Wofford Mike Sellers, Sr. ......................................................... The Citadel Dakota Dozier, Jr. .............................................................Furman Dorian Byrd, Jr. ................................................. Georgia Southern Ryan Dudchock, Sr. ........................................................Samford Jake Miles, Sr. .................................................................Wofford Colin Anderson, Sr. ...........................................................Furman Sean Price, Fr. .................................................Appalachian State Aaron Mellette, Sr. ............................................................... Elon

DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Ronald Blair, So. .............................................Appalachian State Brent Russell, Sr. .............................................. Georgia Southern Nicholas Williams, Sr. .....................................................Samford Davis Tull, So. .......................................................... Chattanooga Jeremy Kimbrough, Sr. .....................................Appalachian State Wes Dothard, Jr. ...................................................... Chattanooga ROCK WILLIAMS, SR.................................... WESTERN CAROLINA Demetrius McCray, Sr. .....................................Appalachian State Troy Sanders, Sr. .............................................Appalachian State Jaquiski Tartt, So. ...........................................................Samford D.J. Key, Jr. .............................................................. Chattanooga

– FIRST TEAM DEFENSE –

– FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS – PK P RS

QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR

Thomas Wilson, Sr. ............................................................... Elon Jerodis Williams, Sr. .........................................................Furman Fabian Truss, Jr. ..............................................................Samford Logan Daves, So. .............................................. Georgia Southern Jacob Kirschenbaum, Sr. ................................................Samford Adam Miller, Sr........................................................ Chattanooga Calvin Cantrell, Sr. ...........................................................Wofford Tymeco Gregory, Jr. ..........................................................Wofford Jared Singleton, Jr. ..........................................................Wofford Faysal Shafaat, So................................................... Chattanooga Andrew Peacock, Jr..........................................Appalachian State Kelsey Pope, Jr. ..............................................................Samford

DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Chris Billingslea, Sr. ................................................... The Citadel Javon Mention, Jr. ............................................. Georgia Southern Dion Dubose, Sr. .............................................. Georgia Southern Derrick Lott, Jr. ........................................................ Chattanooga Brandon Grier, Sr. ............................................Appalachian State Jonathan Spain, So. ............................................................. Elon Alvin Scioneaux, Jr. ..........................................................Wofford Brandon McCladdie, Jr. .............................................. The Citadel Darius Eubanks, Sr. .......................................... Georgia Southern J.J. Wilcox, Sr. ................................................... Georgia Southern Kadeem Wise, Jr. ..................................................... Chattanooga

PK P RS

Adam Shreiner, Sr................................................................. Elon Cass Couey, Sr............................................................ The Citadel Fabian Truss, Jr. ..............................................................Samford

– SECOND TEAM OFFENSE –

– SECOND TEAM DEFENSE–

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Sept. 10

Offense .....................Jamal Jackson, QB, APP Defense .....................Jaquiski Tartt, DB, SAM Special Team ............ Thomas Warren, PK, CIT Freshman..................Reese Harmon, QB, FUR

Sept. 17

Offense .......................... Ben Dupree, QB, CIT Defense ....................... Carson Smith, LB, CIT Special Team .............. Fabian Truss, KR, SAM Freshman.............. Michael Weimer, QB, WOF

Sept. 24

Offense .......................Fabian Truss, RB, SAM Defense ..................... Brandon Grier, LB, APP Special Team ................. Alex Hanks, PK, GSU Freshman............. James Bradberry, DB, SAM

Oct. 1

Offense .................Eric Breitenstein, RB, WOF Defense ..................... Kadeem Wise, DB, UTC Special Team ...Jerodis Williams, RB/KR, FUR Freshman....................... Sean Price, WR, APP

Oct. 8

Offense .....................Jamal Jackson, QB, APP Defense .....................Jaquiski Tartt, DB, SAM Special Team .....................Ray Early, PK, FUR Freshman.....................James Dean, RB, GSU

Oct. 15

Offense ...............Dominique Swope, RB, GSU DEFENSE .............. ROCK WILLIAMS, LB, WCU Special Team ............ Sam Martin, P/PK, APP Freshman................Jacob Huesman, QB, UTC

Oct. 22

Offense ..................... Thoma Wilson, QB, Elon Defense ....................... Tarek Odom, DL, WOF Special Team ...... Tony Washington, WR/KR, APP FRESHMAN ............TROY MITCHELL, QB, WCU

Oct. 29

Offense ....................... Steven Miller, RB, APP Defense ............... Marcus McMorris, DB, FUR Special Team ....... Kasey Redfern, P/PK, WOF Freshman................Jacob Huesman, QB, UTC

Nov. 5

Offense .......................... Sean Price, WR, APP Defense ...................... Troy Sanders, DB, APP Special Team .............Cameron Yaw, PK, SAM Freshman....................... Sean Price, WR, APP

Nov. 12

Offense ................. Jerick McKinnon, QB, GSU Defense ......................Derek Douglas, DL, CIT Special Team ............ Sam Martin, P/PK, APP Freshman................Jacob Huesman, QB, UTC

Nov. 19

Offense ...................Jacob Huesman, QB, UTC Defense ..................Alvin Scioneaux, LB, WOF Special Team ............Nick Pollard, P/PK, UTC Freshman................Jacob Huesman, QB, UTC

– SECOND TEAM DEFENSE–

– SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS–

Coach of the Year: Kevin Higgins, CIT & Pat Sullivan, SAM Offensive Player of the Year: Eric Breitenstein, WOF Defensive Player of the Year: Jeremy Kimbrough, APP & Davis Tull, UTC Freshman of the Year: Sean Price, APP Jacobs Blocking Trophy: Mike Sellers, CIT

Offense .................Eric Breitenstein, RB, WOF Defense ...................Chris Billingslea, DE, CIT Special Team ...................Sam Martin, P, APP FRESHMAN ............TROY MITCHELL, QB, WCU

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE – QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR

– FIRST TEAM DEFENSE –

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS –

Sept. 3

M EDIA ALL-SoCon TEAM

– FIRST TEAM OFFENSE – QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR

2012 SOCON PLAYERS OF THE WEEK / MONTH

– SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS–

Wallace Wade Coach of the Year: Kevin Higgins, The Citadel Roy M. “Legs” Hawley Offensive Player of the Year: Eric Breitenstein, Wofford Defensive Player of the Year: Davis Tull, Chattanooga Freshman of the Year: Sean Price, Appalachian State

– SOCON MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS – September: Offensive ........................ Jamal Jackson, APP Defensive........................ Jaquiski, Tartt, SAM October:

Offensive ....................... Aaron Mellette, Elon Defensive.................. Jeremy Kimbrough, APP

November:

Offensive ...................... Jacob Huesman, UTC Defensive........................ Darion Sutton, SAM

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History & Records // Individual Records WCU RECORD BOOK – INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

– RU S H I N G –

Most Yards Per Game Season ........271.3 ...................................... David Rivers, 2000 Career ......... 195.4 ...................................Mike Pusey, 1977-79

Most Attempts Half...................28 ........... Otis McIntosh vs. Presbyterian, 1970 Game ................49 ........ Brad Hoover vs. Appalachian St., 1998 Season ...........331 .......................................Brad Hoover, 1998 Career ............ 952 .............................. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

Most Yards Per Attempt Season ............7.9 .................................Lonnie Galloway, 1992 ........................7.9 ........................................ Don Dalton, 1969 Career ..............6.9 ................................... Jeff Gilbert, 1981-84

Most Yards Half................ 202 ............... Anthony James vs. Marshall, 1981 Game ..............251 ...........................Brad Hoover vs. VMI, 1998 Season ........ 1663 .......................................Brad Hoover, 1998 Career .......... 4089 .............................. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

Most Touchdown Responsibilities Game ..................5 .................................. Shared by five players ....................... last ...........................Brad Hoover vs. VMI, 1998 Season .............23 .........................................Jeff Gilbert, 1983 Career ...............46 ...................................Mike Pusey, 1977-79

Longest Rushing Play Scoring .............95 .......................Brett Chappell vs. Elon, 1995 Non-Scoring ......63 ............ David Lomax vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 1966 .............................................. Bobby Cooper vs. Catawba, 1959

Most 100-Yard Rushing Games Season ...............9 .......................................Brad Hoover, 1998 Consecutive ........7 .......................................Brad Hoover, 1998 Career ...............19 .............................. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

Highest Average Per Rush Game .............15.3 ............ Michael Stewart vs. Newberry, 1993 Season ............6.2 ..................................... Darius Hooks, 1997 Career ..............5.6 ................................ Harold Hines, 1991-94

Highest Average Per Game Season ........151.8 .......................................Brad Hoover, 1998 Career ..........101.2 .............................. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

Most Rushing Touchdowns Half.....................3 ................................ Shared by eight players ....................... last .................Shaun Warren vs. Mars Hill, 2011 Game ..................4 .................Shaun Warren vs. Mars Hill, 2011 ...........................4 .....................David Mayfield vs. ETSU, 1986 ...........................4 ...........................Brad Hoover vs. VMI, 1998 Season .............16 ....................................Darrell Lipford, 1977 Career ...............37 ...............................Otis McIntosh, 1968-71

– PASSING – Most Attempts Game ................57 ...............Jeff Gilbert vs. Chattanooga, 1984 Season ...........487 .........................................Jeff Gilbert, 1983 Career ............ 855 ...................................Mike Pusey, 1977-79

Most Completions Game ................35 ..................................... Brian Gaither, 2003 Season .......... 267 .........................................Jeff Gilbert, 1983 Career ............ 463 ................................... Jeff Gilbert, 1981-84

Most Yards Game Season Career

474 ......................David Rivers vs. Wofford, 2000 2993 ..........................................Jeff Gilbert, 1983 6160 .................................... Mike Pusey, 1977-79

David Rivers set a WCU single-game record with 474 passing yards versus Wofford in 2000. For the season, he set a WCU record with 271.3 yards of total offense per game.

Longest Pass Play Scoring .............94 ........................... Mike Pusey to Gerald Harp .............................................................................vs. VMI, 1978 Non-Scoring ......77 ....................... Pat Cilento to Michael Banks ........................................................vs. Georgia Southern, 2001

Most Touchdown Passes Half.....................4 .................... Don Dalton vs. Newberry, 1969 Game ..................5 ......................... Hal Mote vs. Guilford, 1970 ...........................5 .................... Don Dalton vs. Newberry, 1969 Season .............21 .........................................Jeff Gilbert, 1983 Career ...............43 ...................................Mike Pusey, 1977-79

Best Completion Percentage Game ............ .917 ...........................................Chad Greene vs. ...................................................Chattanooga, 1994 (11-of-12) Season ......... .607 ............ Lonnie Galloway, 1991 (128-of-211) Career ........... .555 ......Lonnie Galloway, 1990-93 (355-of-639)

Most Completions Per Game Season ..........18.9 ...................................... David Rivers, 2000 Career ............14.5 ................................... Jeff Gilbert, 1981-84

Season ....... 262.6 ........................................ Don Dalton, 1969 Career ......... 205.3 ...................................Mike Pusey, 1977-79

Most Interceptions Thrown Game ..................7 ..........Jeff Gilbert vs. Southern Illinois, 1983 Season .............22 ........................................ Don Dalton, 1969 Career ...............51 ...................................Mike Pusey, 1977-79

Best Passing Efficiency Rating 297.20 ...............Lonnie Galloway vs. Marshall, 1992 167.40 ..................................Lonnie Galloway, 1992 130.48 ............................ Lonnie Galloway, 1990-93

– TOTAL OFFENSE – Most Attempts Half...................37 ....................... Josh Brooks vs. Liberty, 1997 .........................37 ...............Jeff Gilbert vs. Chattanooga, 1984 Game ................58 ........... Willie Perkins vs. Georgia Tech, 1985 .........................58 ...............Jeff Gilbert vs. Chattanooga, 1984 Season ...........527 .........................................Jeff Gilbert, 1983 Career .......... 1092 ........................... Lonnie Galloway, 1990-93

Game ................15 ............Eric Rasheed vs. Chattanooga, 1984 Season .............89 ..................................... Eric Rasheed, 1983 Career .............197 ..................................Gerald Harp, 1977-80

Most Yards Game ..............235 ...........Jon Reed vs. Appalachian State, 1989 Season ........ 1208 ...................................... Eddie Cohen, 2007 Career .......... 3449 ..................................Jerry Gaines, 1971-74

Most 100-Yard Receiving Games Season ...............7 ................................. Steve Spradling, 1969 Consecutive ........6 ...................................... Eddie Cohen, 2007 Career ...............15 ..................................Jerry Gaines, 1971-74

Highest Average Per Reception Game ............ 48.5 ........Lamont Seward vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 2000 Season ......... 22.4 ....................................... Kerry Hayes, 1992 Career ........... 20.6 ..................................Jerry Gaines, 1971-74

Most Receptions Per Game Season ............6.6 .................................. Wayne Tolleson, 1977 Career ..............4.9 ..................................Gerald Harp, 1977-80

Most Touchdown Receptions

Most Yards Half................ 325 .................... Don Dalton vs. Newberry, 1969 Game ............. 495 .................... David Rivers vs. Wofford, 2000 Season ........ 2984 ...................................... David Rivers, 2000 Career .......... 6832 ........................... Lonnie Galloway, 1990-93 Brian Gaither set a WCU record by completing 35 passes in a single game at Georgia Southern in 2003.

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– RECEIVING – Most Receptions

Most Yards Per Game

Game Season Career

Quarterback Lonnie Galloway, who had 1,287 career rushing yards and 5,545 career passing yards, is the Catamounts’ all-time leader in total offense with 6,832 yards.

Half.....................3 ............. Eddie Cohen at Ga. Southern, 2007 ...........................3 ......... Jon Reed vs. Appalachian State, 1989 ...........................3 ..................... Gerald Harp vs. Wofford, 1979 Game ..................4 ..................... Gerald Harp vs. Wofford, 1979 Season .............12 ..................................... Eric Rasheed, 1983 Career ...............26 ..................................Gerald Harp, 1977-80

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– PUNTING –

– SCORING – Most Points

Most Punts

Game ................30 ...........................Brad Hoover vs. VMI, 1998 Season ...........108 ....................................Darrell Lipford, 1977 Career ............ 302 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

Game ................13 .......Blake Cain vs. Appalachian State, 2008 Season .............84 ..................................Steve Kornegay, 1983 Career ............ 262 ................................... Blake Cain, 2008-11

Most Touchdowns

Most Yards Per Punt

Game ..................5 ...........................Brad Hoover vs. VMI, 1998 Season .............18 ....................................Darrell Lipford, 1977 Career ...............38 .............................. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

Season ......... 44.5 ........................................Ken Hinsley, 1998 Career ........... 42.8 .................................. Ken Hinsley, 1996-98

Longest Punt

Most Points By Kicking Game ................20 ...................... Josh Jones vs. Samford, 1999 Season .............96 .........................................Kirk Roach, 1986 Career ............ 302 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

Most PATs Attempted Game ................10 ................. Jimmy Corley vs. Newberry, 1969 Season .............41 .....................................Phillip Shirley, 1994 .........................41 .....................................Phillip Shirley, 1992 .........................41 ................................... Dean Biasucci, 1983 Career .............116 ................................ Jimmy Corley, 1968-71

Most PATs Made Half.....................6 ................. Jimmy Corley vs. Newberry, 1969 Game ................10 ................. Jimmy Corley vs. Newberry, 1969 Season .............40 ................................... Dean Biasucci, 1983 Career .............112 ................................ Jimmy Corley, 1968-71 Consecutive ......65 .............................. Ken Hinsley, 1995-1998

Best PAT Percentage Game .......... 1.000 ................. Jimmy Corley vs. Newberry, 1969 ......................................................................................(10-10) Season ....... 1.000 ........................... Ken Hinsley, 1996 (28-28) Career ........... .989 .......................Kirk Roach, 1984-87 (89-90)

Most Field Goals Attempted Game ..................6 ...................... Josh Jones vs. Samford, 1999 Season .............30 .........................................Kirk Roach, 1987 Career .............101 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

Most Field Goals Made Half.....................5 ................ Dean Biasucci vs. Mars Hill, 1982 Game ..................6 ...................... Josh Jones vs. Samford, 1999 Season .............24 .........................................Kirk Roach, 1986 Career ...............71 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

Highest Percentage of Field Goals Made

Game ................85 ..............Ken Hinsley vs. Chattanooga, 1998

Most Punt Returns Kerry Hayes (3) returned two second quarter kickoffs – one for 90 yards and the second for 94 – for TDs in a single-game in 1992. Hayes owns career records for TDs by kickoff (5) and kick return (7).

– KICKING– Most Kickoffs Game ................10 ......................Kirk Roach vs. N.C. A&T, 1987 Season .............78 ................................... Dean Biasucci, 1983 Career .............216 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

Most Kickoff Returns Game ..................9 .... Mike Malone at Appalachian State, 2007 Season .............58 ..................................... Mike Malone, 2007 Career ............ 184 ...........................Otis Washington, 1985-88

Most Kickoff Return Yards Game ............. 222 ............................Kerry Hayes vs. VMI, 1992 Season ........ 1383 ..................................... Mike Malone, 2007 Career ...........2641 ................................Mike Malone, 2004-07

Most Yards Per Kickoff Return Game ............ 85.0 .........................Mike Malone vs. Elon, 2005 Season ......... 36.5 ....................................... Kerry Hayes, 1993 Career ........... 28.2 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Game ..................8 ........................Jeff Dean vs. Marshall, 1979 Season .............38 ........................................... Jeff Dean, 1979 Career ...............70 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Most Punt Return Yards Game ..............145 .................. Ellis Johnson vs. Mars Hill, 1965 Season ...........231 ....................................... Kerry Hayes, 1992 Career .............876 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Most Yards Per Punt Return Game ............ 36.3 ..........................Kerry Hayes vs. ETSU, 1992 ..................... 36.3 .................. Ellis Johnson vs. Mars Hill, 1965 Season ......... 22.7 ......................................Ellis Johnson, 1964 Career ............14.3 ................................ Ellis Johnson, 1964-66

Most Punt Returns For Touchdowns Game ..................1 ....................................Shared by 11 players ....................... last ............Angelo Brown at Chattanooga, 2007 Season ...............2 ......................................Ellis Johnson, 1965 Career .................4 ................................ Ellis Johnson, 1964-66

Longest Return Scoring ...........102 .................. Ellis Johnson vs. Mars Hill, 1965 ................................. (Note: Ball was fumbled on the 7-yard line, recovered ........................................ two-yards deep and returned 102 yards for a TD)

Most Kickoff Returns For Touchdowns Game ..................2 ............................Kerry Hayes vs. VMI, 1992 Season ...............3 ....................................... Kerry Hayes, 1993 Career .................5 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Longest Kickoff Return Scoring ...........100 .......... Xavier Godard vs. Ga. Southern, 2003 .......................100 ........ Harvey Walker vs. Jacksonville St., 1976

– ALL-PU RPOSE YARDS – Most Plays Game ................48 ........... Otis McIntosh vs. Presbyterian, 1970 Season .......... 302 ....................................Darrell Lipford, 1977 Career .............987 .............................. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

Most Yards

Game .......... 1.000 ..............Josh Jones vs. Samford, 1999 (6-6) Season ...........857 ............................ Kirk Roach, 1986 (24-28) Career ........... .703 ..................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87 (71-101)

Game ............. 296 ............. Otis Washington vs. Marshall, 1988 Season .........2143 ..................................... Mike Malone, 2007 Career ...........5617 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Longest Field Goal Made

Most Yards Per Play

Game ................57 .......Kirk Roach vs. Appalachian State, 1987 .........................57 ......................Kirk Roach vs. N.C. A&T, 1987

Game ............. 47.5 ..........................Kerry Hayes vs. ETSU, 1992 Season ..........21.8 ....................................... Kerry Hayes, 1992 Career ............19.2 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Most Field Goals of 50 Yards or More Season ...............7 .........................................Kirk Roach, 1987 Career ...............11 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

Most Yards Per Game Season ....... 194.8 ..................................... Mike Malone, 2007 Career ..........143.1 .................................. Kerry Hayes, 1991-94

Most Games With Two or More Field Goals Career ...............25 .........................................Kirk Roach, 1987

Longest Avg. Field Goal Distance Attempted Career ........... 40.5 ................................... Kirk Roach, 1984-87

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– DEFENSE – Most Tackles Game ................30 ...... Everett Spellman vs. Appalachian, 1987 Season ...........145 ..................................Marcus Bradley, 1997 Career ............ 453 .................................. Tom Bodine, 1991-94

Most Unassisted Tackles Game ................20 ........... Quintin Phillips vs. The Citadel, 2007 ......................................Marcus Bradley vs. Ga. Southern, 1997 Season ...........100 ........................................ Jon Jenkins, 1994 Career ............ 296 .................................. Tom Bodine, 1991-94

Most Assisted Tackles Game ................14 ................... Ty Smith vs. Chattanooga, 1978 Season .............68 .................................. Charlie Hughes, 1978 Career .............188 .................................. Ricky Smith, 1977-80

Most Tackles For Losses Game ..................5 .................................. Shared by five players ....................... last .....................Michael Spicer (twice in 2002) Season .............26 .................................. Michale Spicer, 2002 Career ...............58 .............................Michale Spicer, 2000-03

Most Quarterback Sacks Game ..................4 .......................Michale Spicer vs. UTC, 2002 ...........................4 .......... Derek Summerour vs. Marshall, 1995 ...........................4 ........................Louis Cooper vs. ETSU, 1984 Season .............12 ..................................... Louis Cooper, 1984 Career ...............30 ................................ Louis Cooper, 1981-84

Most Fumbles Forced Game ..................4 ...........Steve Yates vs. Tennessee Tech, 1972 Season ...............7 ........................................ Steve Yates, 1972 Career ...............21 ................................... Steve Yates, 1971-74

Most Blocked Kicks Game ..................2 ................................Shared by three players ....................... last ..................... Donnell Brinson vs. VMI, 1995 Season ...............4 ...................................... Tiger Greene, 1983 Career .................7 .................................Tiger Greene, 1981-84

Most Fumble Recoveries Game ..................3 ................................Shared by three players ....................... last ..............Bernard Jones vs. Tenn. Tech, 1984 Season ...............6 ....................................George Alston, 1978 Career ...............12 .............................David Rathburn, 1971-74

Most Recoveries for Touchdowns Game ..................1 ....................................Shared by 15 players ....................... last ...............Caleb Hawkins, vs. Samford, 2012 Season ...............2 .................................Donnell Brinson, 1993 Career .................2 .................................. Shared by five players ....................... last ........................... Donnell Brinson, 1993-96

Most Interceptions Game ..................4 ............. Torez Jones at Gardner-Webb, 2010 Season ...............9 .................................. David Rathburn, 1974 ...........................9 ....................................Harvey Walker, 1969 Career ...............23 .............................David Rathburn, 1971-74

Most Interception Return Yards Game ................99 .................... Julius Grant vs. Marshall, 1992 Season ...........178 ....................................Harvey Walker, 1969 Career ............ 342 ........................... Miles Nicholson, 1982-85

Most Interception Returns For TDs Game ..................1 ................................... Shared by 25 players ....................... last ..............Rod Dunlap vs. Chattanooga, 2002 Season ...............2 .......................................... John Ruta, 1964 Career .................4 ...............Harvey Walker, 1969-70; 1975-76

Longest Interception Return

OPPONENT TEAM RECORDS

– RUSHING – Most Attempts Game ................87 ................................. by Chattanooga, 1977 Season .......... 659 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Attempts Game ................12 .......................................by Davidson, 1985 Season .......... 346 ....................................................... in 1949

Game ..................6 ................................. by Lenoir-Rhyne, 1970 ...........................6 ................................. by Lenoir-Rhyne, 1969 Season .............26 ....................................................... in 1986

Fewest Interceptions Thrown Season ...............2 ....................................................... in 2007 ...........................2 ....................................................... in 1995 ...........................2 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Touchdown Passes

Most Yards Game ............. 634 .......................... by Georgia Southern, 2011 Season .........2743 ....................................................... in 1990

Game ..................5 ................by Marshall, 1989 and LSU, 2000 Season .............20 ....................................................... in 2000

Fewest Touchdown Passes

Fewest Yards Game .............. -29 .........................by Appalachian State, 1965 Season .......... 485 ....................................................... in 1965

Season ...............2 ........................................................in 1974

Best Completion Percentage Season ..........67.0 ....................................................... in 2007

Most First Downs Game ................37 ........................................by Marshall, 2012 Season .......... 285 ........................................................in 2012

– TOTAL OFFENSE – Most Attempts

Fewest First Downs Game ..................0 ....................................... by Catawba, 1958 Season .............62 ........................................................in 1974

Game ..............108 ........................................by Marshall, 1987 Season ........ 1058 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Attempts

Most Touchdowns Game ..................8 ......................... at Appalachian State, 2007 ................................................................... by N.C. State, 1990 Season .............43 ....................................................... in 2007

Fewest Touchdowns Season ...............7 ........................................................in 1974

Game ................36 ............................by Carson-Newman, 1962 Season ...........575 ....................................................... in 1949

Most Yards Game ..............743 ......................... at Appalachian State, 2007 Season ........ 5606 ........................................................in 2011

Fewest Yards

Most Yards Per Game Season ....... 249.4 ....................................................... in 1990

Fewest Yards Per Game Season ......... 53.9 ....................................................... in 1965

– PASSING – Most Attempts Game ................72 ........................................by Marshall, 1987 Season .......... 399 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Attempts Game ..................1 .........................................by Wofford, 1997 ...........................1 ....................................... by Catawba, 1958 Season ...........101 ....................................................... in 1949

Game ................34 .............................by Appalachian St., 1965 Season .........1753 ....................................................... in 1965

Most Yards Per Game Season ........461.4 ....................................................... in 2007

Most First Downs Game ................37 ..........................................by Auburn, 2002 Season .......... 269 ....................................................... in 2007

Fewest First Downs Game ..................3 .........................by Appalachian State, 1965 Season ...........113 ....................................................... in 1965

– SCORING – Most Points

Most Completions Game ................35 ........................................by Marshall, 1987 Season ...........195 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Completions Game ..................0 ...................................Occurred seven times ....................... last ............................................. Wofford, 1997 Season ...........103 ........................................................in 1974

Most Yards Game ............. 485 ............................. by Louisiana State, 2000 Season .........2414 ....................................................... in 1983

Quarter .............30 ..................................... by High Point, 1945 Half...................49 ........................................by Marshall, 1996 Game ................79 ......................... at Appalachian State, 2007 Season .......... 504 ....................................................... in 2007

Most Touchdowns Game ................10 ......................... at Appalachian State, 2007 Season .............62 ....................................................... in 2007

Fewest Points Season .............66 ....................................................... in 1965

Fewest Touchdowns

Fewest Yards Game ..................0 ...................................Occurred seven times ....................... last ............................................. Wofford, 1997 Season .......... 354 ....................................................... in 1963

Season .............10 ........................................................in 1974 .........................10 ....................................................... in 1965

Largest Margin of Victory Game ................67 ..................................... by N.C. State, 1990

Most First Downs Game ................23 ........................................by Marshall, 1987 Season .......... 125 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest First Downs Game ..................0 ....................................... Occurred 15 times ....................... last ............................................. Wofford, 1997

Most Shutouts Consecutive ........5 ....................................................... in 1938 Season ...............7 ....................................................... in 1938

– PUNTING – Most Punts Had Blocked

Scoring .............99 .................... Julius Grant vs. Marshall, 1993

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Game ..................2 ................ vs. Chattanooga, 2005 and 1983

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– RUSHING – Most Attempts Game ................69 ................................. vs. Presbyterian, 1970 .........................69 ........................................vs. Guilford, 1968 Season ...........541 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Attempts Game ................16 ..............................vs. South Carolina, 1986 Season ...........272 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Yards Game ............. 464 ...................................... vs. Newberry, 1993 Season ........ 2436 ....................................................... in 1993

Fewest Yards Game .............. -29 ................................ vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 1962 Season ...........812 ....................................................... in 1938

Most First Downs Game ................28 .........................................vs. Shorter, 2008 .........................28 .................................. at Presbyterian, 2008 Season .......... 126 ....................................................... in 2001

Fewest First Downs Game ..................0 ...................................Occurred seven times ....................... last .....................................vs. N.C. State, 1990 Season .............54 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Touchdowns Game ..................8 ...................................... vs. Newberry, 1993 Season .............25 ....................................................... in 2001

Fewest Rushing Touchdowns Season ...............1 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Yards Per Game Season ....... 228.3 ....................................................... in 1968

Fewest Yards Per Game Season ......... 72.5 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Yards Per Attempt Season ............5.4 ....................................................... in 1993

Fewest Yards Per Attempt Season ............2.2 ....................................................... in 1938

– PASSING – Most Attempts Game ................57 .................................vs. Georgia Tech, 1985 .........................57 ................................ vs. Chattanooga, 1984 Season .......... 564 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Attempts Game ..................3 ................................ vs. East Carolina, 1961 Season .............86 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Completions Game ................31 ....................................Occurred three times ....................... last .............................................. vs. VMI, 2000 Season .......... 302 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Completions Game ..................0 ........................................ vs. Guilford, 1957 Season .............62 ........................................................in 1937

Most Yards Game ..............474 ..............................vs. Emory & Henry, 1969 ...................................................................... vs. Wofford, 2000 Season ........3,421 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Yards Game .................-5 ................................ vs. East Carolina, 1957 Season ...........276 ....................................................... in 1938

Most First Downs Game ................18 .........................................vs. Furman, 1985 Season ...........159 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest First Downs Game ..................0 ....................................Occurred three times ....................... last .....................................vs. N.C. State, 1990

Most Interceptions Thrown

Fewest Interceptions Thrown Season ...............9 ....................................... in 1999 and 2000

Most Touchdowns

Fewest Field Goals Made Season ...............0 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Extra Points Attempted

Game ..................6 ...................................... vs. Newberry, 1969 Season .............24 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Touchdowns

Game ................11 ....................... vs. West Virginia State, 2004 Season .............41 .............. Occurred three times (last in 1994)

Fewest Extra Points Attempted

Season ...............0 ....................................................... in 1938

Best Completion Percentage Season ......... 59.7 .................................. in 2000 (215-of-360)

– TOTAL OFFENSE –

Season ...............1 ....................................................... in 1930

Most Extra Points Made Game ................10 ...................................... vs. Newberry, 1969 Season .............39 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Extra Points Made Season ...............0 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Attempts Game ................99 ....................................... vs. Marshall, 1991 Season .........1105 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Attempts

– PUNTING – Most Punts

Game ................31 ........................................ vs. Wofford, 1957 Season .......... 368 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Yards

Game ................13 ........................vs. Appalachian State, 2008 Season .............86 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Punts

Game ..............711 ..............................vs. Emory & Henry, 1969 Season ........ 5333 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Yards

Game ..................0 .................................. at Presbyterian, 2008 ...........................0 .............................................. vs. VMI, 1993

Most Punts Had Blocked

Game ................17 .....................................vs. N.C. State, 1990 Season ........ 1088 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Yards Per Game Season ........477.0 ....................................................... in 1969

Most First Downs Game ................32 .......................................... vs. Liberty, 2001 Season .......... 304 ....................................................... in 1983

Season ...............2 ........................ vs. Appalachian State, 1987

– DEFENSE – Most Quarterback Sacks Game ..................9 ................................ vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 2000 Season .............31 ........................................................in 1997

Fewest First Downs Game ..................0 .....................................vs. N.C. State, 1990 Season .............77 ....................................................... in 1938

– SCORING – Most Points Quarter .............31 ....................... vs. North Carolina A&T, 1988 Half...................43 ....................... vs. West Virginia State, 2004 Game ................77 ....................... vs. West Virginia State, 2004 Season ...........370 ....................................................... in 1983

Most Touchdowns Game ................11 ....................... vs. West Virginia State, 2004 Season .............45 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Points Season ...............6 ....................................................... in 1938

Fewest Touchdowns

– TURNOVERS – Most Fumbles Lost Game ..................4 ........................................ vs. Wofford, 1976 Season .............25 ....................................................... in 1958

Most Turnovers Suffered Game ................10 ......................... vs. Jacksonville State, 1970 Season .............41 ........................................................in 1976

– PENALTIES – Most Yards Penalized Game ..............130 ...................................... vs. Newberry, 1993 Season ...........978 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Yards Penalized Season .......... 480 ........................................................in 1975

Season ...............1 ....................................................... in 1938

Most Combined Points Game ..............114 ..............in 2007 (Appalachian 79, WCU 35)

Largest Margin of Victory Game ................70 ...................................... Occurred two times ....................... last .................was vs. West Virginia State, 2004

– GAMES – Most Victories Season .............11 ....................................................... in 1983 Consecutive ........9 ........................................................in 1974

Most Defeats

Most Shutouts Consecutive ........3 ....................................................... in 1966 Season ...............3 ...................................Occurred seven times ....................... last .................................................... was 1966

Most Field Goals Attempted Half.....................5 .......................................vs. Mars Hill, 1982 Game ..................5 .......................................vs. Mars Hill, 1982 Season .............32 ....................................................... in 1983

Fewest Field Goals Att. (since 1960) Season ...............5 ........................................................in 1975

Most Field Goals Made Half.....................5 .......................................vs. Mars Hill, 1982 Game ..................5 .......................................vs. Mars Hill, 1982 Season .............24 ....................................................... in 1986

Season .............10 ........................................................in 2011 ..................................................................................... in 2007 ..................................................................................... in 1935 Consecutive ......13 ..................................... 1956 through 1957

Longest Streaks Unbeaten ..........12 ..........................................in 1983 (11-0-1) Winless .............18 ..................................... 1937 through 1939 Road Losing ......14 ..................................................... 2005-08 SoCon Losing ....20 ..................................................... 2005-08

Most Games Played Season .............15 ....................................................... in 1983

Game ................10 ......................... vs. Jacksonville State, 1970 Season .............28 ....................................................... in 1983

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CAREER NET YARDAGE

SEASON NET YARDAGE

1. #28 – Darrell Lipford (1974-77) Tailback • Lenior, NC Year 1974 1975 1976 1977 Totals

Atts 249 151 272 280 952

Yards 983 714 1074 1318 4089

Avg 3.9 4.7 3.9 4.7 4.3

TDs 7 5 7 16 35

2. #41 – Brad Hoover (1996-99) Tailback • Thomasville, NC Year 1996 1997 1998 1999 Totals

Atts 30 132 331 215 708

Yards 211 717 1663 1025 3616

Avg 7.0 5.4 5.0 4.8 5.1

TDs 0 3 13 7 23

3. #24 – Otis McIntosh (1968-71) Tailback • Asheville, NC Year 1968 1969 1970 1971 Totals

Atts 196 155 222 175 748

Others 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Fred Boateng Kevin Thigpen David Lomax Darius Fudge Carlton Terry Leonard Williams Melvin Dorsey Anthony James

Yards 342 846 1067 751 3006

Avg 1.7 5.5 4.8 4.3 4.0

TDs 2 13 11 11 37

Years

Yards

2000-02 1990-93 1965-68 2003-06 1987-90 1979-83 1981-83 1979-82

2489 2447 2289 2274 2213 2210 2060 2060

CAREER RUSHING ATTEMPTS Name

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Darrell Lipford Otis McIntosh Brad Hoover David Lomax Carlton Terry Leonard Williams Kevin Thigpen Melvin Dorsey Fred Boateng Darius Fudge

Years

Atts

1974-77 1968-71 1996-99 1965-68 1987-90 1979-83 1990-93 1981-83 2000-02 2003-06

952 748 708 696 579 532 529 478 460 457

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Name

Year

Att

Yards

Brad Hoover Darrell Lipford Fred Boateng Kevin Thigpen Darrell Lipford Otis McIntosh Brad Hoover Darius Fudge Darrell Lipford David Lomax Fred Boateng

1998 1977 2001 1992 1976 1970 1999 2006 1974 1968 2000

331 280 229 212 272 222 215 229 249 185 169

1663 1318 1225 1079 1074 1067 1025 1001 988 956 934

SEASON ATTEMPTS Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Brad Hoover Darrell Lipford Darrell Lipford Darrell Lipford Darius Fudge Fred Boateng Melvin Dorsey Otis McIntosh Brad Hoover Kevin Thigpen Leonard Williams

Year

Atts

1998 1977 1976 1974 2006 2001 1981 1970 1999 1992 1979

313 280 272 249 229 229 223 222 215 212 209

CAREER RUSHING TDS Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 9. 10.

Otis McIntosh Darrell Lipford Leonard Williams Fred Boateng Anthony James David Hackett Brad Hoover Tom Broadwater David Mayfield Carlton Terry Melvin Dorsey

Years

Tds

1968-71 1974-77 1979-83 2000-02 1978-82 1970-73 1996-99 1958-60 1984-86 1987-90 1981-83

37 35 27 26 26 25 23 23 22 20 20

CAREER RUSHING AVERAGE Name

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Fred Boateng David Hackett Brad Hoover Darius Fudge Anthony James Kevin Thigpen Melvin Dorsey Darrell Lipford Leonard Williams Otis McIntosh

Years

Avg

2000-02 1970-73 1996-99 2003-06 1979-82 1990-93 1981-83 1974-77 1979-83 1968-71

5.41 5.13 5.10 4.98 4.85 4.62 4.31 4.29 4.15 4.01

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Darrell Lipford is WCU’s all-time leading rusher with 4,089 yards. He is also the school leader with 19 games of 100-plus rushing yards and 952 career rushing attempts.

Brad Hoover, the school’s second all-time leading rusher, shattered the WCU single-season rushing record with 1,663 yards in 1998.

ANNUAL RUSHING LEADERS Year 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player David Lomax David Lomax Otis McIntosh Otis McIntosh Otis McIntosh David Hackett David Hackett Darrell Lipford Darrell Lipford Darrell Lipford Darrell Lipford Mitchell Ray Leonard Williams Anthony James Melvin Dorsey Anthony James Leonard Williams Eddie Maddox Milton Beck David Mayfield Darryl Jackson Carlton Terry Carlton Terry Carlton Terry Kevin Thigpen Kevin Thigpen Lonnie Galloway Harold Hines Terrence Stokes Tracy Biggs Brad Hoover Brad Hoover Brad Hoover Fred Boateng Fred Boateng Manny DeShauteurs Nicholas Wishart Nicholas Wishart Darius Fudge Darius Fudge Mike Malone Quan Warley Michael Johnson Michael Johnson Shaun Warren Darius Ramsey

G 10 9 10 9 10 -10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 15 10 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 6 9 11 11 10 11 11 10 12 11 9 11 11 10 11 11 10 9

Atts 163 185 155 222 175 -154 249 151 272 280 112 209 123 223 176 208 191 91 149 165 160 188 124 182 212 109 97 76 135 132 331 215 169 229 159 132 146 124 229 124 149 150 151 91 111

Yds 714 956 846 1067 751 733 626 983 714 1074 1318 471 881 602 911 741 856 767 394 515 687 643 615 600 793 1079 484 543 344 639 717 1663 1025 934 1225 606 639 577 680 1001 563 688 568 611 454 528

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SEASON RUSHING TDS 1. 2.

6. 8.

11.

A L L -T I M E 1 0 0 - Y A R D R U S H I N G G A M E S

Name

Year

TDs

Darrell Lipford Brad Hoover Anthony James Otis McIntosh Tom Broadwater Fred Boateng Eddie Maddox Leonard Williams Otis McIntosh Otis McIntosh David Mayfield Melvin Dorsey David Hackett David Lomax

1977 1998 1982 1969 1959 2001 1984 1979 1971 1970 1986 1981 1973 1966

16 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 10

LONG RUSHING TDS Yds

Name

Opponent

95 90 89 88 86 83 80 73 73 72

Brett Chappell Milton Beck Anthony James David Hackett Jeff Norman Paul Smith Jeff Norman Fred Boateng Tracy Biggs Otis McIntosh

Elon VMI East Carolina Mississippi College The Citadel Lenoir-Rhyne The Citadel The Citadel Elon Concordia

Date 11/16/95 11/23/85 10/18/80 10/16/71 10/14/78 10/25/69 10/14/78 11/17/01 11/8/97 11/14/70

Otis McIntosh rushed for 37 touchdowns from 1968-71, a mark which still stands; he also ranks third on the WCU career list with 3,006 rushing yards.

ALL-TIME 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES PLAYER OPPONENT DATE YARDS Brad Hoover ..........VMI ............................10/31/98 .......251 Anthony James ......Marshall .....................11/14/81 .......243 Darrell Lipford .......Marshall .....................11/1277 .........243 Darrell Lipford .......Presbyterian ...............10/4/75 .........231 Paul Smith ............Elon............................1968 ...............228 Fred Boateng .........Georgia Southern .......10/7/00 .........213 Shaun Warren ........Mars Hill.....................9/10/11 .........203 Brad Hoover ..........Wofford ......................10/17/98 .......203 Darius Hooks .........Wofford ......................9/14/96 .........203 Quan Warley ..........Presbyterian ...............9/20/08 .........202 Darryl Jackson .......Mars Hill.....................10/10/87 .......200

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Brad Hoover ............Appalachian State ..........11/21/98 .....195 Eddie Maddox .........VMI ................................9/22/84 .......195 Fred Boateng ..........The Citadel .....................11/17/01 .....190 David Lomax ...........Newberry ........................1968 .............190 Carlton Terry............The Citadel .....................11/6/90 .......189 Fred Boateng ..........East Tennessee State ......9/22/01 .......186 Otis McIntosh..........Concordia ......................1970 .............188 Brad Hoover ............Duke ..............................9/5/98 .........181 Jeff Norman ............The Citadel .....................10/14/78 .....181 Brad Hoover ............Appalachian State ..........11/12/99 ..... 174 Mitchell Ray ............Chattanooga ..................9/25/76 ....... 174 Darrell Lipford .........Livingston.......................9/11/76 .......172 Kevin Thigpen..........East Tennessee State ......9/22/90 ....... 171 Brad Hoover ............Elon ...............................11/7/98 .......169 Darrell Lipford .........Lenoir-Rhyne ..................11/6/76 .......168 Darrell Lipford .........Toledo ............................9/6/75 .........166 Melvin Dorsey .........Furman...........................9/26/81 .......165 David Lomax ...........Lenoir-Rhyne ..................1968 .............164 Manny DeShauteurs .Chattanooga ..................10/26/02 .....163 Brad Hoover ............Tennessee Tech ..............11/14/98 .....161 Darius Hooks...........The Citadel .....................9/20/97 .......161 Otis McIntosh..........Presbyterian ...................10/17/70 .....161 Brad Hoover ............Samford .........................11/6/99 .......159 Melvin Dorsey .........VMI ................................9/12/81 .......159 Brad Hoover ............Chattanooga ..................10/23/99 .....156 Darrell Lipford .........Lenoir-Rhyne ..................11/6/76 .......156 Fred Boateng ..........Liberty ............................11/3/01 .......155 Darryl Jackson.........East Tennessee State ......9/17/88 .......155 Darrell Lipford .........Maine.............................10/22/77 .....155 Otis McIntosh..........Guilford ..........................11/2/70 .......153 Ken Morgan ............Guilford ..........................1960 .............153 Fred Boateng ..........VMI ................................10/27/01 .....152 Mike Malone ...........Appalachian State ..........11/10/07 .....151 Darius Fudge ...........Chattanooga ..................10/14/06 .....151 Darrell Lipford .........East Tenn. State..............10/15/77 .....149 Darrell Lipford .........East Tenn. State..............10/16/76 .....149 Lew Bost .................Guilford ..........................1961 .............148 Brad Hoover ............East Tennessee State ......9/26/98 .......147 Kevin Thigpen..........Samford .........................10/26/91 .....147 Darrell Lipford .........Indiana State .................9/24/77 .......147 Otis McIntosh..........Mississippi College.........10/16/71 .....147 Ron Henderson .......Guilford ..........................9/29/62 .......147 Kevin Thigpen..........Chattanooga ..................10/19/91 .....146 Otis McIntosh..........Samford .........................11/8/69 .......146 Kevin Thigpen..........Chattanooga ..................10/17/92 .....145 Carlton Terry............Lenoir-Rhyne ..................9/9/89 .........145 David Lomax ...........Emory & Henry................10/18/68 .....145 David Lomax ...........Appalachian State ..........9/23/67 .......145 Terrence Stokes.......VMI ................................10/28/95 .....142 Otis McIntosh..........Catawba.........................1969 .............142 Fred Boateng ..........Appalachian State ..........11/10/01 .....141 Otis McIntosh..........Lenoir-Rhyne ..................10/24/70 .....141 David Lomax ...........Presbyterian ...................1968 .............140 Terrence Stokes.......Elon ...............................11/9/96 .......139 Leonard Williams ....Elon ...............................9/29/79 .......136 Fred Boateng ..........Lenoir-Rhyne ..................9/9/00 .........135 Mitchell Ray ............East Tennessee State ......9/16/78 .......135 Darrell Lipford .........Furman...........................10/1/77 .......135 Darius Fudge ...........Appalachian State ..........11/13/04 .....134 Otis McIntosh..........Catawba.........................10/11/69 .....134 Daivd Lomax ...........Newberry ........................1966 .............134 Darius Fudge ...........Furman...........................9/10/05 .......133 Darius Fudge ...........Wofford ..........................10/28/06 .....132 Brad Hoover ............Furman...........................10/2/99 .......132 David Mayfield ........East Tennessee State ......10/11/86 .....132 Darrell Lipford .........The Citadel .....................9/17/77 .......132 Darius Fudge ...........The Citadel .....................10/21/06 .....129 Tracy Biggs..............Elon ...............................11/8/97 .......129 Ken Morgan ............Appalachian State ..........9/23/61 .......129 Nicholas Wishart .....Georgia Southern ...........10/11/03 .....128 Darrell Lipford .........Jacksonville State ...........10/0/76 .......128 Herb Cole ................Appalachian State ..........11/15/75 .....128 Darrell Lipford .........Presbyterian ...................9/4/76 .........127 Brad Hoover ............Chattanooga ..................10/25/97 .....126 Darius Hooks...........Liberty ............................9/7/96 .........126 Darrell Jackson .......East Tennessee State ......9/26/87 .......126 Lew Bost .................East Carolina ..................1961 .............126 Kevin Thigpen..........Ferrum ...........................9/26/92 .......125 Brad Hoover ............Maryland........................9/11/99 .......124 Kevin Thigpen..........Appalachian State ..........11/16/91 .....123 Darrell Lipford .........Presbyterian ...................10/26/74 .....123 Milton Beck ............Marshall.........................11/15/86 .....121 Anthony James ........Appalachian State ..........11/20/82 .....121 David Hackett .........Morehead Sate ...............10/5/74 .......121 David Hackett .........Livingston.......................10/14/72 .....121 Daivd Lomax ...........Elon ...............................1966 .............121 Darius Ramsey ........Mars Hill.........................8/30/12 .......120 Donnie Bryant .........East Tennessee State ......9/23/00 .......120 Leonard Williams ....Marshall.........................10/25/80 .....120 Carlton Terry............Mars Hill.........................9/30/89 .......119 Leonard Williams ....Marshall.........................11/1/83 .......119

Ken Sanford ............Newberry ........................1962 .............119 Darius Ramsey ........at The Citadel .................10/12/12 .....118 Kevin Thigpen..........Mars Hill.........................9/5/92 .........118 Troy Mitchell............at The Citadel .................10/12/12 ..... 117 Michael Johnson .....Samford .........................10/9/10 ....... 117 Fred Boateng ..........Furman...........................10/5/02 ....... 117 Melvin Dorsey .........Wofford ..........................10/22/83 ..... 117 Anthony James ........Wofford ..........................10/23/82 ..... 117 Darrell Lipford .........Carson-Newman .............11/9/74 ....... 117 Michael Johnson .....Elon ...............................11/7/09 .......116 Donnie Bryant .........Mars Hill.........................8/30/01 .......116 Darius Hooks...........The Citadel .....................9/29/97 .......116 Kevin Thigpen..........The Citadel .....................10/24/92 .....116 Johnny Parton .........North Carolina A&T .........10/15/88 .....116 Melvin Dorsey .........The Citadel .....................11/5/83 .......116 Mitchell Ray ............Marshall.........................9/30/78 .......116 Jerry Siler ................Presbyterian ...................11/10/73 .....116 Otis McIntosh..........Wofford ..........................11/13/71 .....116 Otis McIntosh..........Wofford ..........................10/10/70 .....116 Bill Zimmerman.......Mars Hill.........................1965 .............116 Leonard Williams ....Appalachian State ..........11/19/83 .....115 Herb Cole ................Presbyterian ...................10/4/75 .......115 Ken Morgan ............East Carolina ..................1962 .............115 Tracy Biggs..............Appalachian State ..........11/16/96 .....114 Harold Hines ...........Chattanooga ..................10/22/94 .....114 David Hackett .........Florida A&M ...................9/30/72 .......114 Fred Boateng ..........The Citadel .....................9/16/00 .......113 Brad Hoover ............Chattanooga ..................10/24/98 .....113 Tracy Biggs..............VMI ................................11/1/97 .......113 David Hackett .........Jacksonville State ...........10/28/72 .....113 David Lomax ...........Mars Hill.........................1967 .............113 Brett Chappell.........Elon ...............................9/16/95 .......111 Eddie Maddox .........Tennessee Tech ..............9/29/84 .......111 Melvin Dorsey .........East Tennessee State ......10/17/81 .....111 Leonard Williams ....Appalachian State ..........9/22/79 .......111 James Beaty............Newberry ........................11/15/69 .....111 Leonard Williams ....Wofford ..........................10/20/79 .....110 Darrell Lipford .........Wofford ..........................11/23/74 .....110 Otis McIntosh..........Furman...........................9/9/71 .........110 David Lomax ...........Presbyterian ...................1967 .............110 Eddie Maddox .........Appalachian State ..........10/6/84 .......109 Otis McIntosh..........Furman...........................10/9/71 .......109 Jamie Wilkes ...........Tampa University ............1959 .............109 Lamont Reid ...........Chattanooga ..................2005 .............108 Darius Hooks...........VMI ................................10/30/99 .....108 Carlton Terry............Marshall.........................11/12/88 .....108 David Hackett .........Middle Tenn. State..........9/29/73 .......108 David Lomax ...........Emory & Henry................1968 .............108 Fred Boateng ..........Appalachian State ..........11/11/00 .....107 Michael Stewart ......Newberry ........................10/30/93 .....107 Carlton Terry............VMI ................................11/19/88 .....107 Ken Morgan ............Carson-Newman .............1959 .............107 Darius Fudge ...........Liberty ............................11/4/06 .......106 Milton Beck ............The Citadel .....................11/1/86 .......106 Leonard Williams ....The Citadel .....................10/6/79 .......106 Mitchell Ray ............Appalachian State ..........11/19/77 .....106 Darrell Lipford .........East Carolina ..................10/30/76 .....106 Jack Hendrix............Carson-Newman .............1957 .............106 Michael Johnson .....Appalachian State ..........11/21/09 .....105 Mike Malone ...........Presbyterian ...................9/22/07 .......105 Bryce Cantrell .........The Citadel .....................11/2/85 .......105 Melvin Dorsey .........East Carolina ..................9/5/81 .........105 Anthony James ........MTSU .............................10/4/80 .......105 Darrell Lipford .........Tennessee Tech ..............9/10/77 .......105 David Hackett .........The Citadel .....................9/23/72 .......105 Eddie Sullivan .........at Furman .......................9/29/12 .......104 Michael Vaughn ......Mars Hill.........................9/10/11 .......104 Levon Curtis ............Chattanooga ..................11/1/08 .......104 Darius Fudge ...........Eastern Kentucky ............9/16/06 .......104 Anthony James ........East Carolina ..................10/18/80 .....104 Leonard Williams ....Lenoir-Rhyne ..................10/27/79 .....104 Darrell Lipford .........Indiana State .................10/19/74 .....104 Jamie Wilkes ...........Catawba.........................1960 .............104 Tracy Biggs..............Marshall.........................10/10/96 .....103 Darrell Lipford .........Appalachian State ..........9/29/74 .......103 David Lomax ...........Presbyterian ...................1968 .............103 Ken Sanford ............Elon ...............................1962 .............103 Quan Warley............Georgia Southern ...........10/25/08 .....102 Marcus Roberts.......VMI ................................11/6/93 .......102 Melvin Dorsey .........Furman...........................12/10/83 .....102 Darrell Lipford .........Jacksonville State ...........9/3/77 .........102 Otis McIntosh..........Presbyterian ...................10/17/70 .....102 Otis McInotsh..........Emory & Henry................10/18/69 .....102 David Lomax ...........Appalachian State ..........9/28/68 .......102 Brad Hoover ............Georgia Southern ...........10/10/98 .....101 Preston Jones..........Mars Hill.........................10/10/87 .....101 Ricky Blake .............Marshall.........................9/30/78 .......101 Otis McIntosh..........Appalachian State ..........9/26/70 .......101 Paul Smith ..............Guilford ..........................1968 .............101 Carlton Terry............Appalachian State ..........11/5/88 .......100 Anthony James ........Middle Tennessee State..10/4/80 .......100

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History & Records // Passing Records WCU RECORD BOOK – ALL-TIME PASSING LEADERS

CAREER PASSING YARDS 1. #7 – Mike Pusey (1977-79) Quarterback • Banner Elk, NC Year 1977 1978 1979 Totals

Atts 248 331 276 855

Comp 140 147 133 420

Pct .565 .444 .482 .491

Yards 1939 2046 2175 6160

TDs 13 14 16 43

2. #7 – Lonnie Galloway (1990-93) Quarterback • Eden, NC Year 1990 1991 1992 1993 Totals

Atts 88 193 211 237 729

Comp 36 64 128 127 355

Pct .409 .332 .607 .536 .487

Yards 531 766 2181 2067 5545

TDs 3 1 20 6 30

Atts 16 1 487 336 840

Others 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Don Dalton Brian Gaither Ronnie Mixon Willie Perkins Jimmy Williams Todd Cottrell Chad Greene

Comp 9 0 267 187 463

Pct .563 .000 .548 .557 .551

Yards 121 0 2993 2394 5508

TDs 0 0 21 12 33

Years

Yards

1966-69 2000-03 1979-82 1982-86 1964-66 1987-89 1991-95

5289 5159 5099 4449 4208 3933 3407

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Years

Jeff Gilbert Brian Gaither Mike Pusey Ronnie Mixon Willie Perkins Lonnie Galloway Don Dalton Zack Jaynes Todd Cottrell Zack Jaynes

CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES

1981-84 2000-03 1977-79 1979-82 1982-86 1990-93 1966-69 2008-10 1987-89 2008-pres.

Comp 463 422 420 415 366 355 350 313 310 305

Name, Year

Att-Comp

Yds

Jeff Gilbert, 1983 David Rivers, 2000 Brian Gaither, 2003 Don Dalton, 1969 Jeff Gilbert, 1984 Jimmy Williams, 1966 Willie Perkins, 1986 Lonnie Galloway, 1992 Shawn Snyder, 1999 Mike Pusey, 1979 Lonnie Galloway, 1993 Mike Pusey, 1978

487-267 350-208 590-764 269-131 336-187 303-165 361-195 211-128 311-175 276-133 237-127 331-147

2993 2878 2717 2626 2394 2295 2265 2181 2180 2175 2067 2046

SEASON COMPLETIONS

CAREER COMPLETIONS Name

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Name

Year

Atts

Jeff Gilbert Brian Gaither David Rivers Willie Perkins Jeff Gilbert Zack Jaynes Shawn Snyder Josh Brooks Jimmy Williams Ronnie Mixon

1983 2003 2000 1986 1984 2009 1999 1996 1966 1981

267 246 208 195 187 178 175 174 165 158

Name Mike Pusey Jeff Gilbert Ronnie Mixon Brian Gaither Willie Perkins Don Dalton Lonnie Galloway Zack Jaynes Josh Brooks Chad Greene

Years

Atts

1977-79 1981-84 1987-89 2000-03 1982-86 1966-69 1990-93 2008-10 1994-97 1991-95

855 840 781 764 745 715 639 553 533 506

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Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Mike Pusey Don Dalton Jeff Gilbert Lonnie Galloway Brian Gaither Chad Greene Zack Jaynes Jimmy Williams 9. Todd Cottrell Hal Mote

Lonnie Galloway ranks second all-time in career passing yards while ranking as WCU’s all-time leader in total offense.

Years

TDs

1977-79 1966-69 1981-84 1990-93 2000-03 1991-95 2008-10 1964-66 1987-89 1970-72

43 39 33 30 27 26 20 20 18 18

SEASON TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 9. 11. 12. 13.

Name

Year

Tds

Jeff Gilbert Lonnie Galloway David Rivers Mike Pusey Don Dalton Chad Greene Brian Gaither Mike Pusey Don Dalton Shawn Snyder Mike Pusey Adam Hearns Jeff Gilbert Hal Mote Zack Jaynes Todd Spitzer Mark Smith

1983 1992 2000 1979 1969 1994 2003 1978 1968 1999 1977 2007 1984 1970 2008 2007 1987

21 20 17 16 16 15 14 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 10 10 10

Yds QB

CAREER ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Jeff Gilbert owns Western single-season records for passing yards (2,993), completions (267) and passing TDs (21).

SEASON PASSING YARDS

3. #12 – Jeff Gilbert (1981-84) Quarterback • Greensboro, NC Year 1981 1982 1983 1984 Totals

Mike Pusey–who only played three seasons at WCU (1977-79)– is the school’s career leader in passing yards (6,160) and passing touchdowns (43).

94 93 89 89 87 87 86 85 84 84 82 78 75 74 72

LONG PASSING TDS Rec.

Mike Pusey Don Dalton Jeff Walker Mike Pusey Lonnie Galloway Hal Mote Lonnie Galloway Justin Cella Brian Gaither Tommy Burchfiel Todd Spitzer Zac Brindise Brandon Pechloff Troy Mitchell Andy Horn

Opp. (Date)

Gerald Harp VMI (11/28/78) Paul Smith C-Newman (9/20/69) Eagle Moss C-Newman (11/9/74) Gerald Harp Marshall (9/15/79) Keith Austin ASU (10/20/90) Jerry Gaines Furman (10/7/72) Kerry Hayes ETSU (11/14/92) Aaron Wright UTC (10/24/98) Lamont Seward WVa. Tech (9/14/02) Mike Green MTSU (11/1/75) Eddie Cohen at ASU (11/10/07) Marquel Pittman at G-W (9/18/10) Jacoby Mitchell vs. Mars Hill (9/10/11) Deja Alexander vs. ASU (10/27/12) Marquel Pittman Liberty (9/13/08)

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300-YARD PASSING P E R F O R M A N C E S Player David Rivers Don Dalton David Rivers Jimmy Williams David Rivers David Rivers Jeff Gilbert Jeff Gilbert Mark Smith Justin Clark Willie Perkins Mark Smith Jeff Gilbert Mike Pusey Don Dalton Willie Perkins Lonnie Galloway Brandon Pechloff Ronnie Mixon Brian Gaither Willie Perkins Jimmy Williams Mike Pusey Don Dalton Adam Hearns Don Dalton Jeff Gilbert Zac Brindise Eddie Sullivan Zack Jaynes David Rivers Lonnie Galloway Todd Cottrell Mike Pusey

Opponent Wofford Emory & Henry Tennessee Tech Appalachian State Chattanooga VMI The Citadel Colgate The Citadel Chattanooga Georgia Tech Marshall Holy Cross Marshall Lenoir Rhyne Furman Georgia Southern Mars Hill Florida State Georgia Southern VMI Newberry Furman Newberry Elon Carson-Newman Boston College Tusculum at Wofford at Furman Lenoir Rhyne The Citadel Chattanooga Tennessee Tech

Date 10/14/00 10/18/69 11/18/00 9/24/66 10/21/00 10/28/00 10/13/84 11/26/83 10/31/87 10/23/04 10/12/85 11/12/88 12/3/83 9/15/79 10/25/69 9/21/85 10/9/93 9/10/11 10/31/81 10/11/04 10/25/86 1966 11/10/79 1969 10/6/07 1969 9/1/84 9/11/10 9/15/12 10/11/08 9/9/00 10/24/92 10/8/88 9/9/78

Yards 474 433 428 413 410 394 385 376 362 350 351 343 343 335 333 327 322 322 322 321 319 315 314 312 310 308 305 304 302 302 302 302 301 301

ANNUAL PASSING LEADERS Year 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player Don Dalton Don Dalton Don Dalton Hal Mote Jeff Conner Hal Mote Phil Dietz Jeff Walker Jeff Walker Keith Scroggins Mike Pusey Mike Pusey Mike Pusey Ronnie Mixon Ronnie Mixon Ronnie Mixon Jeff Gilbert Jeff Gilbert Willie Perkins Willie Perkins Mark Smith Mark Smith Todd Cottrell Derrick Hanis Derrick Hanis Lonnie Galloway Lonnie Galloway Chad Greene Chad Greene Josh Brooks Josh Brooks Justin Cella Shawn Snyder David Rivers Brian Gaither Pat Cilento Brian Gaither Justin Clark Justin Clark Bennett Swygert Adam Hearns Zack Jaynes Zack Jaynes Zac Brindise Brandon Pechloff Eddie Sullivan

G 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 15 11 11 11 7 9 11 10 10 11 11 11 10 11 9 11 11 11 11 11 12 9 9 8 11 10 11 10 8 7

Att-Cmp 208-103 238-116 269-131 191-93 187-62 --180-100 186-93 117-52 145-59 248-140 331-147 276-133 193-101 287-158 299-146 487-267 336-187 310-142 361-195 180-107 161-80 257-142 122-59 135-65 211-128 237-127 259-130 223-89 308-174 175-93 195-101 311-175 350-280 201-108 221-132 418-246 149-88 214-120 156-87 195-101 229-127 304-178 222-123 224-119 176-95

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Yds 1244 1419 2626 1502 1162 1756 1565 1477 662 954 1939 2046 2175 1274 1820 2002 2993 2394 1842 2265 1399 1218 1756 662 846 2181 2067 1900 1263 1718 873 1115 2180 2878 1411 1636 2717 1065 1253 941 1325 1163 1790 1405 1697 979

TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE 1.

SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE

#7 – Lonnie Galloway (1990-93) Quarterback • Eden, NC Year 1990 1991 1992 1993 Totals

Plays 155 178 313 346 992

Rush Yds 224 292 287 484 1287

Pass Yds 531 766 2181 2067 5545

Name, Year

Tot Yds 755 1058 2468 2551 6832

2. #7 – Mike Pusey (1977-79) Quarterback • Banner Elk, NC Year 1977 1978 1979 Totals

Plays 301 387 314 1022

Rush Yds 46 -213 -130 -297

Pass Yds 1939 2046 2175 6160

Tot Yds 1985 1833 2045 5863

3. #12 – Jeff Gilbert (1981-84) Quarterback • Greensboro, NC Year 1981 1982 1983 1984 Totals

Plays 20 2 527 359 908

Rush Yds -3 -2 -151 -9 -165

Others, Years

Tot Yds 118 -2 2842 2385 5343

Rush Pass Yds Yds

881

5. Don Dalton, 1966-69

905

-147 5289

5142

6. Ronnie Mixon, 1979-82

1009

-254 3825

4845

7. Willie Perkins, 1982-86

779

-46 4449

4403

-89 4208

9. Darrell Lipford, 1974-77

5159

Tot Yds

4. Brian Gaither, 2001-03

8. Jimmy Williams, 1964-67

117

952 4089

10. Todd Cottrell, 1987-89

742

David Rivers, 2000 Jeff Gilbert, 1983 Brian Gaither, 2003 Lonnie Galloway, 1993 Don Dalton, 1969 Lonnie Galloway, 1992 Jeff Gilbert, 1984 Jimmy Williams, 1966 Willie Perkins, 1986 Shawn Snyder, 1999 Chad Greene, 1994 Ronnie Mixon, 1982

Rush Pass Yds Yds

425 527 469 346 316 313 337 387 348 337 338

106 -151 44 484 -146 287 -9 -81 3 237 49

2878 2993 2717 2067 2626 2181 2394 2265 2180 1980 2002

Tot Yds 2984 2842 2761 2551 2480 2468 2385 2231 2184 2180 2137 2051

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TOTAL OFFENSE PERFORMANCES

Pass Yds 121 0 2993 2394 5508

Plays

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Plays

5276

4119

4089

-47 3933

3886

Player David Rivers David Rivers Don Dalton David Rivers David Rivers Jeff Gilbert Adam Hearns Mark Smith Jimmy Williams Willie Perkins Jeff Gilbert Lonnie Galloway Justin Clark Brian Gaither Lonnie Galloway Mark Smith Lonnie Galloway Zack Jaynes

Opponent Wofford Tennessee Tech Emory & Henry Chattanooga VMI The Citadel Elon The Citadel Appalachian State Georgia Tech Colgate Georgia Southern Chattanooga Georgia Southern Furman Marshall The Citadel Furman

Date 2000 2000 1969 2000 2000 1984 2007 1987 1966 1985 1983 1993 2004 2003 1993 1988 1992 2008

Yards 495 446 433 425 410 391 383 374 374 357 357 352 350 350 344 342 339 338

ANNU AL TO TAL O FFENSE L EADERS YEAR 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

PLAYER Don Dalton Don Dalton Don Dalton Hal Mote Jeff Conner MISSING Phil Dietz Jeff Walker Darrell Lipford Darrell Lipford Mike Pusey Mike Pusey Mike Pusey Ronnie Mixon Ronnie Mixon Ronnie Mixon Jeff Gilbert Jeff Gilbert Willie Perkins Willie Perkins Mark Smith Mark Smith Todd Cottrell

PLAYS 289 300 316 222 217

RUSH YDS -13 12 -146 -48 -108

PASS YDS 1244 1419 2626 1502 1164

TOT. YDS 1231 1431 2480 1454 1273

233 204 151 273 301 387 314 232 350 338 527 395 320 387 213 173 339

-65 -129 714 1074 46 -213 -130 -108 -195 49 -151 -9 56 -81 -84 -28 87

1565 1447 0 0 1939 2046 2175 1274 1820 2002 2993 2394 1842 2265 1399 1218 1756

1500 1318 714 1074 1985 1833 2045 1166 1625 2051 2842 2385 1898 2184 1315 1190 1843

YEAR 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

PLAYER Derrick Harris Lonnie Galloway Lonnie Galloway Lonnie Galloway Chad Greene Chad Greene Josh Brooks Josh Brooks Brad Hoover Shawn Snyder David Rivers Brian Gaither Pat Cilento Brian Gaither Justin Clark Justin Clark Darius Fudge Adam Hearns Zack Jaynes Zack Jaynes Zac Brindise Brandon Pechloff Troy Mitchell

PLAYS 176 178 313 346 337 289 376 212 331 342 425 236 302 469 171 237 229 282 311 373 295 263 254

RUSH YDS 161 292 287 484 237 123 28 96 1663 3 106 21 227 44 -46 -130 1001 237 148 -37 77 -25 433

PASS YDS 662 766 2181 2067 1900 1263 1718 873 0 2180 2878 1411 1636 2717 1065 1253 0 1375 1163 1790 1405 1697 862

TOT. YDS 823 1058 2468 2551 2137 1386 1746 969 1663 2183 2984 1432 1863 2761 1017 1123 1001 1612 1311 1753 1482 1672 1295

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CAREER TD RECEPTIONS

CAREER RECEIVING YARDS

Name

1. #23 – Jerry Gaines (1970-74) Split End • Chesapeake, Va. Year 1970 * 1971 1972 1973 1974 Totals

Rec 2 29 44 43 49 167

Yards 54 794 921 871 809 3449

Avg 27.0 27.4 20.9 20.3 16.5 20.7

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

TDs 0 6 5 5 2 18

*Granted extra season after missing eight games with injury in 1970

2. #2 2 – G e r a l d H ar p ( 1977- 80) Split End • Red Oak, Ga. Year 1977 1978 1979 1980 Totals

Rec 23 62 57 55 197

Yards 287 1145 1009 584 3025

Avg 12.5 18.5 17.7 10.7 15.4

TDs 2 11 10 3 26

3. #8 – Lamont Seward (2000-03) Wide Receiver • Warrenton, N.C. Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 Totals

Rec 48 36 32 74 190

Others 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Eric Rasheed Michael Banks Craig Aiken Kerry Hayes Vince Nowell Jon Reed Wayne Tolleson

Yards 1000 524 533 915 2972

Avg 20.8 14.6 16.7 12.4 15.6

TDs 7 2 2 4 15

Years

Yards

1981-84 1999-2002 1991-94 1991-94 1984-87 1987-90 1974-77

2884 2823 2654 2608 2283 2271 2246

CAREER RECEPTIONS Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12.

Gerald Harp Eric Rasheed Lamont Seward Michael Banks Jerry Gaines Jon Reed Vince Nowell Eddie Cohen Jeff Dean Craig Aiken Kerry Hayes Marquel Pittman

Years

Rec

1977-80 1981-84 2000-03 1999-2002 1970-74 1987-90 1984-87 2004-07 1978-81 1991-94 1991-94 2007-10

197 193 190 183 167 161 152 142 142 139 138 135

Gerald Harp owns five WCU records, including career receptions (197) and career TD receptions (26).

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In 2007, Eddie Cohen broke Gerald Harp’s 29-year old singleseason receiving record of 1,145 yards with 1,208 yards on 67 catches, the fourth-most in school history. Cohen met Harp face-toface on the field prior to the season finale that season.

SEASON RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Name, Year

Rec

Yards

Eddie Cohen, 2007 Gerald Harp, 1978 Eric Rasheed, 1983 Wayne Tolleson, 1977 Eric Rasheed, 1984 Steve Spradling, 1969 Gerald Harp, 1979 Michael Banks, 2000 Lamont Seward, 2000 Craig Aiken, 1992

67 62 89 73 64 46 57 62 48 44

1208 1145 1142 1101 1091 1020 1009 1001 1000 942

SEASON RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

9. 11. 12.

Name

Year

Rec

Eric Rasheed Lamont Seward Wayne Tolleson Eddie Cohen Eric Rasheed Michael Banks Kristy Kiser Gerald Harp Michael Hines Jeff Dean David Patten Gerald Harp

1983 2003 1977 2007 1984 2000 1983 1978 2006 1981 1995 1979

89 74 73 67 64 62 62 62 60 60 59 57

Jerry Gaines, an All-America selection in football in 1974, had 15 games with 100-plus receiving yards en route to a Western Carolina record 3,449 career receiving yards. Gaines was also a standout track & field performer, as well as an All-American outfielder for the Catamounts in baseball after batting .404 in 1975,

Gerald Harp Eric Rasheed Wayne Tolleson Michael Banks Jerry Gaines Marquel Pittman Eddie Cohen Lamont Seward Craig Aiken Kerry Hayes Steve Spradling Paul Smith

Years

TDs

1977-80 1981-84 1974-77 1999-2002 1970-74 2007-10 2004-07 2000-03 1991-94 1991-94 1967-70 1967-70

26 22 20 19 18 17 15 15 15 15 15 15

SEASON TD RECEPTIONS Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 6.

Year

Tds

Eric Rasheed 1983 Gerald Harp 1979 Gerald Harp 1978 Eddie Cohen 2007 Michael Banks 2000 Kerry Hayes 1992 Seven players tied Most recent: Lamont Seward in 2000

12 11 10 9 8 8 7

ANNUAL RECEIVING LEADERS Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player Steve Spradling Paul Smith Jerry Gaines Jerry Gaines Jerry Gaines Jerry Gaines Jeff Ciccone Wayne Tolleson Gerald Harp Gerald Harp Gerald Harp Jeff Dean Eric Rasheed Eric Rasheed Eric Rasheed Alonzo Carmichael Vince Nowell Jon Reed Otis Washington Jon Reed Jon Reed Kerry Hayes Craig Aiken Craig Aiken Craig Aiken David Patten Jerome Lardy Kenya Crooks Brad Hoover Michael Banks Michael Banks Michael Banks Michael Banks Lamont Seward Michael Reeder J.C. Brown Eddie Cohen Eddie Cohen Marquel Pittman Marquel Pittman Deja Alexander Deja Alexander Jacoby Mitchell

G 9 9 10 10 10 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 10 15 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 12 11 9 11 11 11 11 9 11 10

No 46 27 29 44 43 49 35 32 62 57 55 60 38 89 64 55 53 45 49 39 40 29 44 37 43 59 38 50 25 34 62 44 43 74 48 28 33 67 40 50 32 35 40

Yds 1020 578 794 921 671 809 502 605 1145 1009 584 839 624 1142 1091 587 764 619 907 618 421 417 942 719 772 881 443 534 233 447 1001 697 678 915 547 374 505 1208 583 619 524 459 400

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TOP SINGLE-GAME RECEIVING PERFORMANCES 200-YARD PLAYER

RECEIVING

OPPONENT

DATE

GAMES YDS

TOP SINGLE-GAME RECEPTIONS Name

Opponent

Rec

PLAYER

OPPONENT

DATE

YDS

Jon Reed................. North Carolina A&T ..............9/15/90......... 112 Jon Reed................. Appalachian State................11/5/88 ......... 112

Jon Reed................. Appalachian State................11/18/89....... 235

1. Eric Rasheed

Chattanooga, 1984

Craig Aiken ............. The Citadel...........................10/24/92....... 232

2. Eddie Cohen

Georgia Southern, 2007

Michael Banks........ Wofford................................10/13/01 ........111

Wayne Tolleson ....... East Tennessee State ...........10/15/77....... 112

Eddie Cohen ........... Georgia Southern .................9/29/07......... 212

Lamont Seward

ETSU, 2003

Tony Flanagan......... VMI ......................................9/8/90............111

Jerry Gaines ............ Florida A&M .........................11/3/73 ......... 209

Lamont Seward

Wofford, 2000

Tom Broadwater ..... Appalachian State................1959 ................111

5. Lamont Seward

Wofford, 2003

Jon Reed

App State, 1989

Alonzo Carmichael

Furman, 1985

Paul Smith.............. Appalachian State................9/27/69..........110

Gerald Harp

MTSU, 1980

Steve Spradling ...... Catawba ..............................10/11/69 ........110

Lamont Seward ...... Lenoir-Rhyne ........................9/9/00........... 194

Wayne Tolleson

App State, 1977

Marquel Pittman..... Eastern Kentucky .................11/14/09 ....... 109

David Patten ........... Elon .....................................9/16/95......... 185

Jerry Gaines

Tenn. Tech, 1974

Wofford, 2006

100-YARD PLAYER

RECEIVING

OPPONENT

DATE

GAMES YDS

Eagle Moss ............. Carson-Newman ..................11/9/74 ......... 195

Eric Rasheed .......... Boston College.....................9/1/84........... 184

11. Michael Hines

Jerry Gaines ............ Furman ................................10/7/72......... 182 Jerry Gaines ............ Presbyterian .........................10/26/74 ....... 180 Roger Cox ............... Newberry .............................1966 ................179 Jerry Gaines ............ Florida A&M .........................9/30/72..........178 Eddie Cohen ........... Elon .....................................10/7/07 ..........177 Lamont Seward ...... East Tennessee State ...........9/27/03..........176 Kerry Hayes ............ East Tennessee State ...........11/14/92 ........176 Lamont Seward ...... Wofford................................10/14/00........174 Gerald Harp ............ Middle Tennessee State .......10/4/80..........174 Michael Banks........ Tennessee Tech ....................11/18/00........173 Lamont Seward ...... VMI ......................................10/28/00........171 Lamont Seward ...... Tennessee Tech ....................11/18/00....... 169 Gerald Harp ............ VMI ......................................10/28/78....... 169 Wayne Tolleson ....... Murray State ........................9/18/76 ......... 169 Vince Nowell ........... Georgia Tech ........................10/12/85....... 167 Jerry Gaines ............ Indiana State .......................10/19/74 ....... 167 Steve Spradling ...... Emory & Henry .....................10/18/69....... 167 Eric Rasheed .......... The Citadel...........................10/13/84....... 166 Michael Banks........ Chattanooga ........................10/21/00 ....... 164 Gerald Harp ............ Chattanooga ........................11/4/78 ......... 164 Steve Spradling ...... Lenoir-Rhyne ........................10/25/69....... 164 Otis Washington ..... Chattanooga ........................10/8/88......... 163 Jerry Gaines ............ Tennessee Tech ....................9/21/74 ......... 163 Michael Banks........ Wofford................................10/14/00....... 162 David Patten ........... The Citadel...........................9/23/95......... 158 Eddie Cohen ........... Appalachian State................11/10/07 ....... 156 Gerald Harp ............ Marshall ..............................9/15/79......... 156 Steve Spradling ...... Newberry .............................11/15/69....... 155 Calvin Guinyard ...... Chattanooga ........................10/23/04 ...... 154 Jeff Dean ................ Florida State ........................10/31/81 ....... 152 Deja Alexander ....... Appalachian State................10/23/10........151 Craig Aiken ............. Furman ................................10/2/93..........151 Aaron Wright........... East Tennessee State ...........9/25/99......... 149 Wayne Tolleson ....... Lenoir-Rhyne ........................11/6/76 ......... 148 Jerry Gaines ............ Appalachian State................11/19/72....... 148 Jerry Gaines ............ Tennessee Tech ....................9/8/71 ............147 Steve Spradling ...... Concordia ............................1970 ............... 146 Jacoby Mitchell ....... Wofford................................11/5/11 ......... 144 Jerry Gaines ............ Elon .....................................10/30/71 ....... 144 Deja Alexander ....... Georgia Southern .................9/24/11 ......... 143 Jerry Gaines ............ Presbyterian .........................11/10/73 ....... 143 Wayne Tolleson ....... Tennessee Tech ....................9/10/77 ..........141 Spearman Robinson .. Elon .....................................10/20/12....... 139 Eagle Moss ............. Western Kentucky.................10/6/73......... 138 Paul Smith.............. Carson-Newman ..................9/20/69......... 137 Eric Rasheed .......... East Tennessee State ...........11/10/84....... 136 Gerald Harp ............ Lenoir-Rhyne ........................10/27/79....... 136 Craig Aiken ............. Georgia Tech ........................9/12/92......... 133 Gerald Harp ............ Tennessee Tech ....................9/9/78........... 133 Steve Spradling ...... Guilford................................1970 ............... 133 Michael Reeder ...... North Carolina State ............8/30/03......... 132 Lamont Seward ...... Chattanooga ........................10/21/00 ....... 132 Kenya Crooks.......... Wofford................................10/18/97 ....... 132

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Josh Cockrell .......... Tusculum .............................9/11/10 ..........110 Kerry Hayes ............ Chattanooga ........................10/22/94........110 Jerry Gaines ............ Furman ................................10/9/71 ..........110

Marquel Pittman..... Shorter ................................8/28/08......... 109 Eddie Cohen ........... Chattanooga ........................10/13/07 ....... 109 Eddie Cohen ........... Appalachian State................11/13/04....... 109 Otis Washington ..... North Carolina A&T ..............10/15/88....... 109

PLAYER

OPPONENT

DATE

YDS

Jerry Gaines ............ Murray State ........................9/9/72........... 109

Gerald Harp ............ The Citadel...........................10/11/80 ....... 132

Jon Reed................. Georgia Southern .................10/24/87 ....... 108

Gerald Harp ............ Furman ................................11/10/79 ....... 132

Leroy Holden .......... Lenoir-Rhyne ........................1966 ............... 108

Michael Banks........ The Citadel...........................9/22/02..........131

Roger Cox ............... Presbyterian .........................1966 ............... 108

David Patten ........... Chattanooga ........................10/21/95 ....... 130

Vince Nowell ........... East Tennessee State ...........10/11/86 ........107

Alonzo Carmichael .. Georgia Tech ........................10/12/85....... 130

Jerry Gaines ............ Jacksonville State ................10/2/71 ..........107

Eric Rasheed .......... Chattanooga ........................9/15/84......... 130

Deja Alexander ....... Furman ................................11/6/10 ......... 106

Steve Spradling ...... Carson-Newman ..................9/20/69......... 129

Marquel Pittman..... Presbyterian .........................9/20/08......... 106

Eddie Cohen ........... Wofford................................10/25/07....... 124

Michael Banks........ West Virginia Tech ................9/14/02......... 106

Marquel Pittman..... Woffod .................................10/25/07....... 124

Otis Washington ..... The Citadel...........................10/1/88......... 106

Kerry Hayes ............ East Tennessee State ...........11/19/94....... 103

Eric Rasheed .......... Furman ................................10/9/82......... 106

Jerome Lardy .......... Marshall ..............................10/19/96....... 128

Eagle Moss ............. Tennessee Tech ....................9/8/73........... 106

David Patten ........... The Citadel...........................9/17/94 ......... 128

Jacoby Mitchell ....... Mars Hill ..............................9/10/11 ......... 105

Craig Aiken ............. Marshall ..............................10/31/92 ....... 128

Jerry Gaines ............ Tennessee Tech ....................9/16/72......... 105

Josh Cockrell .......... Elon .....................................10/8/11 ......... 127

Eddie Cohen ........... The Citadel...........................10/20/07....... 104

Wayne Tolleson ....... Appalachian State................11/19/77 ....... 126

Michael Banks........ Georgia Southern .................10/6/01 ......... 104

Jerry Gaines ............ Morehead State ...................10/5/74 ......... 126

Andy Bush .............. VMI ......................................11/2/96 ......... 104

Steve Spradling ...... Jacksonville State ................10/4/69......... 126

Jerry Gaines ............ Tennessee Tech ....................9/8/73........... 104

Andy Bush .............. Chattanooga ........................10/26/96....... 125

Lamont Seward ...... Georgia Southern .................10/11/03 ....... 103

Kerry Hayes ............ Ferrum .................................9/26/92......... 124

Lamont Seward ...... Liberty .................................11/3/01 ......... 103

Gerald Harp ............ Clemson ..............................9/27/80......... 124

Craig Aiken ............. East Tennessee State ...........11/19/94....... 103

Steve Spradling ...... Samford...............................11/8/69 ......... 124

Jeff Ciccone ............ Wofford................................10/11/75 ....... 103

Chuck Scott ............ Appalachian State................1966 ............... 124

Leroy Holden .......... Guilford................................1965 ............... 103

Lamont Seward ...... West Virginia Tech ................9/14/02......... 122

Craig Aiken ............. East Tennessee State ...........10/16/93........101

Gerald Harp ............ Furman ................................11/11/78 ....... 122

Eagle Moss ............. Murray State ........................9/9/72............101

Lamont Seward ...... Appalachian State................11/10/01 ....... 121

Woody Woodruff ..... Emory & Henry .....................1968 ................101

Lamont Seward ...... Wofford................................10/18/03....... 121

Michael Reeder ...... Chattanooga ........................10/23/04 ...... 100

Michael Banks........ East Tennessee State ...........9/23/00......... 121

Michael Reeder ...... Georgia Southern .................10/11/03 ....... 100

Wayne Tolleson ....... The Citadel...........................9/17/77 ......... 121

Darius Hooks .......... Wofford................................10/16/93....... 100

Roger Cox ............... Newberry .............................1965 ............... 120

Kerry Hayes ............ Georgia Southern .................10/9/93......... 100

Jeff Dean ................ Furman ................................11/10/79 ........119

Otis Washington ..... Marshall ..............................11/12/88....... 100

Wayne Tolleson ....... Maine ..................................10/22/77........119

Gerald Harp ............ Wofford................................10/20/79....... 100

Paul Smith.............. Newberry .............................11/15/69........119 Josh Cockrell .......... Furman ................................10/1/11 ..........118 Kerry Hayes ............ Marshall ..............................10/31/92 ........118 Todd Currie ............. Appalachian State................11/21/87 ........118 David Patten ........... Georgia Tech ........................9/10/94..........117 Jon Reed................. Marshall ..............................11/14/87 ........117 Gerald Harp ............ Appalachian State................11/18/78........117 Jacoby Mitchell ....... Tusculum .............................9/11/10 ..........116 Jerry Gaines ............ West Virginia State ...............11/6/71 ..........116 John Tinker ............. Mars Hill ..............................1967 ................116 Kerry Hayes ............ VMI ......................................10/29/94........115 Kerry Hayes ............ Furman ................................10/1/94..........115 Eric Rasheed .......... The Citadel...........................11/6/82 ..........115 Gerald Harp ............ Elon .....................................9/29/79..........115 Joe Love ................. Emory & Henry .....................1968 ................115 Marquel Pittman..... Gardner-Webb......................9/18/10 ..........114 Kerry Hayes ............ VMI ......................................11/9/91 ..........114 Marquel Pittman..... Gardner-Webb......................9/12/09......... 113 Jeff Ciccone ............ Maine ..................................10/22/77....... 113 Chris Lane .............. VMI ......................................11/2/02 ......... 112

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History & Records // Scoring Records WCU RECORD BOOK – ALL-TIME SCORING LEADERS

CAREER TDS SCORED

CAREER SCORING

Name

1. #14 – Kirk Roach (1984-87) Placekicker • Doraville, Ga Year 1984 1985 1986 1987 Totals

TDs 0 0 0 0 0

PATs 24-24 19-19 24-25 22-22 89-90

FGS 16-23 12-20 24-28 19- 30 71-101

Pts 72 55 96 79 302

2. #30 – Dean Biasucci (1980-83) Placekicker • Miramar, Fl Year 1980 1981 1982 1982 Totals

TDs 0 0 0 0 0

PATs 19-20 28-28 22-24 40-41 109-113

FGS 10-15 12-20 17-26 18- 32 57-93

Pts 49 64 73 94 280

TDs 7 6 7 18 38

PATs 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2

FGS 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 PATS

Pts 42 36 44 108 230 FGS

Others, Years

Tds

Otis McIntosh, 1969-71

*1-1

0-0

212

Ken Hinsley, 1995-98

84-89

35-56

189

Phillip Shirley, 1991-94

97-111

27-52

178

Wayne Tolleson, 1974-77

20 *31-33

8-8

176

Anthony James, 1979-82

0-0

174

*0-1

Pts

Gerald Harp, 1977-80

*1-1

0-0

170

10.

Brad Hoover, 1996-99

*0-1

0-0

168

* - includes one 2-point conversion

SEASON SCORING Name, Year

Tds

PATS

FGS

Pts

0-0

108

2. Kirk Roach, 1986

24-25

24-28

3. Dean Biasucci, 1983

40-41

18-32

4. Anthony James, 1982

*0-1

0-0

5. Tom Broadwater, 1959

8---

----

6. Brad Hoover, 1998

*0-1

0-0

7. Leonard Williams, 1979

*1-2

0-0

8. Kirk Roach, 1987

19-30

22-22

9. Josh Jones, 2000

33-35

15-19

0-0

1. Darrell Lipford, 1977

Eddie Maddox, 1984

Darrell Lipford Otis McIntosh Leonard Williams Anthony James Brad Hoover Gerald Harp 7. Fred Boateng David Hackett 9. Paul Smith 10. Eric Rasheed David Lomax

Gerald Harp, 1978

0-0

Otis McIntosh, 1969

0-0

Years

Rush

Rec

Tds

1974-77 1968-71 1979-83 1979-82 1995-99 1977-80 2000-02 1970-73 1967-70 1981-84 1965-68

35 36 27 26 23 2 26 26 8 *2 --

3 1 4 *3 5 26 0 0 17 22 --

38 37 31 29 28 28 26 26 25 24 24

* - includes one kickoff return

SEASON TDS SCORED Name

3. #28 – Darrell Lipford (1974-77) Tailback • Lenior, NC Year 1974 1975 1976 1977 Totals

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Darrell Lipford Anthony James Brad Hoover Eddie Maddox Leonard Williams Gerald Harp Otis McIntosh Tom Broadwater 9. Fred Boateng Eric Rasheed 11. Kerry Hayes Kevin Thigpen David Mayfield Leonard Williams Otis McIntosh Otis McIntosh

Year

Rush

Rec

Tds

1977 1982 1998 1984 1979 1978 1969 1959 2001 1983 1992 1991 1986 1983 1970 1970

16 13 13 12 11 2 13 -12 0 0 8 10 10 11 11

2 2 1 1 2 11 0 --12 11 3 1 1 0 0

18 15 14 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

* - includes one 2-point conversion

Dean Biasucci, who had a 12-year professional football career, ranks second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 280 points. He additionally holds WCU records in PATs made (40) and attempted (41) in a season.

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Eric Rasheed, a member of the 1983 NCAA I-AA national runner-up team, scored 12 touchdowns that season. He additionally ranks ninth on both the career (24) and season (12) TDs scored list.

ANNUAL SCORING LEADERS Year 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player David Lomax David Lomax Otis McIntosh Otis McIntosh Otis McIntosh MISSING David Hackett Herb Cole Herb Cole Darrell Lipford Wayne Tolleson Darrell Lipford Gerald Harp Leonard Williams Leonard Williams Dean Biasucci Anthony James Dean Biasucci Eddie Maddox Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Clay Cox Carlton Terry Jimmy Sziksai Kevin Thigpen Phillip Shirley Harold Hines Phillip Shirley David Patten Ken Hinsley Ken Hinsley Brad Hoover Josh Jones Josh Jones Fred Boateng Chris Vought Chris Vought Tim Mayse Lamont Reid Jonathan Parsons Jonathan Parsons Blake Bostic Blake Bostic Blake Bostic Clark Sechrest Troy Mitchell

G 10 9 10 9 10

TDs 4 8 13 11 11

PATs *2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 *1-1

FGs 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Pts 28 48 78 66 68

10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 15 10 11 11 11 9 11 10 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 9 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

10 9 6 6 7 18 13 13 7 0 15 0 13 0 0 0 0 8 0 11 0 7 0 7 0 0 14 0 0 12 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

*0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 8-8 0-0 0-0 *1-2 0-0 28-28 *0-1 40-41 0-0 19-19 24-25 22-22 27-27 *1-1 17-17 *1-1 38-41 0-0 35-41 0-0 28-28 20-20 *0-1 28-29 33-35 *1-1 33-36 19-26 17-21 0-0 17-17 33-34 20-23 15-17 22-22 32-32 * 1-1

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 12-20 0-0 18-32 0-0 12-20 24-28 19-30 8-13 0-0 6-12 0-0 10-14 0-0 5-1 0-0 12-16 8-11 0-0 13-16 15-19 0-0 10-17 10-17 8-16 0-0 6-10 10-16 10-15 8-10 4-8 4-7 0-0

60 54 36 36 56 108 78 80 42 64 90 94 78 55 96 79 51 50 35 68 68 42 50 42 64 44 84 67 78 74 63 49 41 48 35 63 50 39 34 44 50

* - 2-point conversions

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CAREER PUNTING AVG. 1. #31 - Ken Hinsley (1995-98) Punter/Kicker • Palm City, FL Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 Totals

No 60 36 46 57 199

Others 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Tim Mayse Steve Kornegay Stanton Horne Mike Pusey Blake Cain Chuck Miner Phillip Shirley Bobby Cooper L.D. Hyde Kenny Pauley Jim Thompson

Yards 2390 1554 2032 2536 8512

Avg 39.8 43.2 44.2 44.5 42.8

Long 66 73 62 85 85

Years

No/Yds

Avg

2002-06 1982-85 2000-03 1977-79 2008-11 1972-75 1991-94 1956-59 1960-62 1990-93 1965-68

150/6162 244/9961 177/7220 137/5389 262/10145 167/6363 90/3421 -/-/205/7759 -/-

41.1 40.8 40.8 39.3 38.7 38.1 38.0 38.6 38.4 37.8 37.8

SEASON PUNTING AVG. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Others

Year

No/Yds

Avg

Ken Hinsley Ken Hinsley Steve Kornegay Ken Hinsley Stanton Horne Tim Mayse David Hill Tim Mayse Steve Kornegay Stanton Horne

1998 1997 1984 1996 2003 2005 1999 2006 1982 2001

57/2536 46/2032 49/2127 36/1554 57/2391 49/2048 65/2716 50/2082 43/1763 49/2005

44.49 44.17 43.41 43.17 41.95 41.79 41.78 41.64 41.00 40.92

LONG PUNTS Yds Name 85 78 73 73 70 67 66 65 65 65 65 65 65

Ken Hinsley Steve Kornegay Ken Hinsley Kenny Pauley Stanton Horne Anthony Bare Ken Hinsley David Hill Kenny Pauley Mike Pusey Mike Hicks Brad Goree John Davies

Opponent Chattanooga The Citadel Appalachian State The Citadel Georgia Southern Chattanooga Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Marshall East Carolina Livingston Appalachian State

ANNUAL PUNT RETURN LEADERS

ANNUAL PUNTING LEADERS

Date 10/24/98 11/6/82 11/16/96 10/24/92 10/12/02 10/26/85 10/7/95 10/9/99 10/12/91 9/30/78 10/30/76 10/23/71 9/26/70

Year

Player

Yards

Avg

1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Sam Coman David Davies Brad Goree Chuck Milner Chuck Milner Chuck Milner Chuck Milner Mike Hicks Mike Pusey Mike Pusey Mike Pusey Grady Corbin Eddie McGill Steve Kornegay Steve Kornegay Steve Kornegay Steve Kornegay Anthony Bare Anthony Bare Anthony Bare Anthony Bare Kenny Pauley Kenny Pauley Kenny Pauley Kenny Pauley Phil Shirley Ken Hinsley Ken Hinsley Ken Hinsley Ken Hinsley David Hill Justin Kohler Stanton Horne Stanton Horne Stanton Horne Tim Mayse Tim Mayse Tim Mayse Stephen Brown Blake Cain Blake Cain Blake Cain Blake Cain Clark Sechrest

35 48 24 59 57 50 60 44 40 41 56 57 69 43 84 49 68 26 55 61 64 82 55 35 33 51 60 36 46 57 65 45 49 67 57 51 49 50 46 68 65 67 62 64

1216 1755 900 2219 2042 1912 2409 1592 1581 1587 2221 2197 2245 1763 3402 2127 2669 843 2183 2339 2372 3040 2051 1419 1249 1981 2390 1554 2032 2536 2716 1669 2005 2681 2391 2032 2048 2082 1834 2646 2457 2636 2406 2684

34.8 36.6 37.5 37.6 35.8 38.2 40.2 36.2 39.5 38.7 39.7 38.5 38.1 41.0 40.5 43.4 39.3 32.4 39.7 38.3 37.1 37.1 37.3 40.5 37.8 38.8 39.8 43.2 44.2 44.5 41.8 37.1 40.9 40.0 41.9 39.8 41.8 41.6 39.9 38.9 37.8 39.3 38.8 41.9

LONG PUNT RETURNS Yds

Name

Opponent

Date

102.....Ellis Johnson ..........Mars Hill....................10/16/65 95.....Kerry Hayes............Chattanooga .............10/19/91 83.....Francis Brown ........Gardner-Webb ............ 9/25/04 83.....Kerry Hayes............ETSU .........................11/14/92 78.....Eagle Moss ............Tenn. Tech ...................9/16/72 65.....Harvey Walker ........App State ................... 9/27/69 59.....Willie Williams .......Mars Hill..................... 9/29/90 57.....Kerry Hayes............Lenoir-Rhyne .................9/1/94 55.....Michael Banks .......Samford ......................11/5/99 52.....Jerome Lardy .........Wofford .......................9/14/96 49.....Terry Moore............Lenoir-Rhyne ...............11/6/76

LONG KICK RETURNS Yds

Ken Hinsley is WCU’s all-time punting leader with a 42.8 career average. He additionally ranks fifth on the school’s career scoring list with 189 points.

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Name

Opponent

Date

100.....Xavier Godard ........Georgia Southern.......10/11/03 100.....Harvey Walker ........Jacksonville St. ............10/9/76 99.....George Richardson..Furman ........................10/1/11 97.....Kerry Hayes............Furman ....................... 10/2/93 96.....Jerry Gaines ...........Morehead State...........11/5/74 96.....Eric Rasheed..........Davidson ...................... 9/8/84 95.....Kerry Hayes............Appalachian State .... 11/13/93 95.....Anthony James .......Furman ......................11/11/79 95.....Tom Broadwater.....Catawba ............................1960 94.....Kerry Hayes............VMI .......................... 10/10/92 92.....Nick Miller .............The Citadel ................. 10/1/05 90.....Mike Malone..........Elon.......................... 10/29/05 90.....Xavier Godard ........Appalachian State .....11/16/02 90.....Otis Washington.....Marshall ................... 11/12/88 90.....Kerry Hayes............VMI .......................... 10/10/92 90.....Kerry Hayes............The Citadel ................. 9/18/93

Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player Harvey Walker Harvey Walker Eddy Sveum missing Eagle Moss Eagle Moss Wayne Tolleson Wayne Tolleson not available Jeff Dean Jeff Dean Jeff Dean Jeff Dean Kristy Kiser Kristy Kiser Vince Nowell Cam Sanders Lee Shaw Lee Shaw Don Thomas Don Thomas Willie Williams Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes Reggie Chavis Jerome Lardy Lamont Williams Lamont Williams Michael Banks Michael Banks Randy Thompson Michael Banks Michael Reeder Francis Brown Francis Brown J.C. Brown Carlton Bailey Adam Hearns George Richardson Marquel Pittman Deja Alexander Deja Alexander

No. 13 15 9

Yards 126 149 100

TDS 1 0 0

9 14 6 11

77 48 33 108

0 0 0 0

5 38 17 9 12 22 20 28 22 12 21 20 8 19 16 11 12 27 28 27 33 5 19 16 21 17 29 27 22 13 13 6 9 7 9

73 223 96 12 75 162 90 161 98 59 86 170 86 222 231 223 299 217 223 212 226 109 179 54 163 97 272 216 87 103 36 32 55 41 56

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ANNUAL KICK RETURN LEADERS Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player Harvey Walker David Hackett Allan Corpening missing Tommy Bowen Jerry Gaines Herb Cole Harvey Walker not available Gerald Harp Anthony James Anthony James Dwayne Norman Eric Rasheed Eric Rasheed Eric Rasheed Vince Nowell Otis Washington Earl Bates Otis Washington Andy Schultz Andy Schultz Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes David Patten Tracy Biggs Tracy Biggs Tracy Biggs Aaron Wright Jawan Clark Randy Thompson Xavier Godard T. Alford T. Alford Mike Malone Mike Malone Mike Malone Adam Hearns George Richardson Nate Harris George Richardson Shaun Warren

No. 7 11 13

Yards 203 170 270

Tds 0 0 0

12 8 15 6

295 227 334 206

0 1 0 1

18 25 20 18 14 28 20 16 32 40 48 14 27 24 20 16 13 21 26 25 26 22 41 12 21 22 16 17 30 58 20 37 32 38 19

361 594 364 357 333 631 437 277 649 870 1,113 289 496 544 545 584 385 383 596 497 540 442 816 215 498 488 354 534 663 1,383 367 771 642 1,037 411

0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

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History & Records // Defensive Records WCU RECORD BOOK – ALL-TIME DEFENSIVE LEADERS

CAREER TOTAL HITS

CAREER INTERCEPTIONS

1. #52 – Tom Bodine (1991-94) Linebacker • Pickens, SC Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 Totals

UA 57 82 86 71 296

1. #22 – David Rathburn (1971-74) Cornerback • Asheville, NC

A 36 34 52 35 157

Total 93 116 138 106 453

Year 1971 1972 1973 1974 Totals

Others

2. #50 – Kenny Banks (1990-94) Linebacker • Kannapolis, NC Year 1990 1991 1993 1994 Totals

UA 45 52 62 68 227

A 16 33 30 25 104

Others, Years 3. Eric Johnson, 1996-98 Julius Grant, 1990-93 5. Bernard Jones, 1981-84 Ricky Smith, 1977-80 7. Everett Spellman, 1984-87 8. Louis Cooper, 1981-84 9. Clyde Simmons, 1982-85 10. Steve Yates, 1971-74

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Name

Marcus Bradley Jon Jenkins Tom Bodine Eric Johnson Quintin Phillips Jeff Rogers Ricky Pate Toussaint Kennedy Eric Johnson Brett Baker

Tot.

219 215 185 132 201 189 191 191

107 111 135 188 113 123 116 115

326 326 320 320 314 312 307 306

Year

1997 1994 1993 1997 2007 1995 1981 1988 1998 1989

87 100 86 83 63 78 81 68 82 76

58 39 52 45 64 48 43 52 36 41

Tot.

145 139 138 128 127 126 124 120 118 117

ANNUAL LEADERS Year 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player Monfread Manns Thomas Gunn Ty Smith Ricky Smith Ricky Smith Alan Johnson Alan Johnson Ricky Pate Louis Cooper Clyde Simmons Everett Spellman Everett Spellman Toussaint Kennedy Brett Baker Myrone Sharpe Tom Bodine Tom Bodine Tom Bodine Jon Jenkins Jeff Rogers Cranston Johnson Marcus Bradley Eric Johnson Anthony Jenkins Lorenzo Ferguson Justin Fryer Rod Dunlap Rod Dunlap Travis Hill James Conklin Shelton Gaffney Quintin Phillips Adrian McLeod Adrian McLeod Mitchell Bell Rock Williams Rock Williams

G 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 15 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 9 11 10 12 11 10 11 9

Miles Nicholson Harvey Walker Tiger Greene Alan Stubblefield Richard Dukes Steve Marshall Willie Carpenter 9. Ricky Gardin Toussaint Kennedy

Total 61 85 92 93 331

SEASON TOTAL HITS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

UT 51 43 64 53 39 42 52 81 63 68 65 75 68 76 70 57 82 86 100 78 46 87 82 42 65 72 58 49 28 45 43 63 55 59 47 50 52

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No 3 8 3 9 23

AT 34 60 48 60 64 61 63 43 26 29 41 38 52 41 26 36 34 52 39 48 40 58 36 31 38 44 43 45 20 21 42 64 45 78 35 65 56

Tot 85 103 112 113 105 103 115 124 89 97 106 113 120 117 96 93 116 138 139 126 86 145 118 73 103 116 101 94 48 66 85 127 100 137 82 115 108

Tom Bodine led WCU in tackles for three seasons. He ranks as the school’s all-time leading tackler with 453. Amazingly, Kenny Banks, who ranks second on the all-time list, played with Bodine for three seasons.

CAREER TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 9. 10.

Name

Michale Spicer Louis Cooper Clyde Simmons Rod Dunlap Nick McNeil Billy Bumper Geno Segers Anthony Jenkins Derek Summerour John Scott

Years

2000-03 1981-84 1982-85 2000-03 2000-03 1991-94 1985-88 1997-99 1992-95 1995-98

TFL

58 48 47 45 45 38 38 37 32 31

CAREER SACKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 12.

Name

Louis Cooper Michale Spicer Steve Yates Clyde Simmons Geno Segers Nick McNeil Greg Whiteside Charlie Hughes Mike Carter Bernard Jones Ricky Smith Marcus Bradley Derek Summerour Larry McClain

Years

1981-84 2000-03 1971-74 1982-85 1985-88 2000-03 1972-74 1977-78 1969-72 1981-84 1977-80 1996-97 1992-95 1977-80

Sacks

30 29 25 23 20 18.5 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 15

Michale Spicer (97) and Nick McNeil (75), who played along side each other, each rank in the top 5 of WCU’s career tackles for loss.

Yards 16 -2 55 --

TDs 0 -0 0 --

Years

1982-85 1969-70, ‘75-76 1981-84 1970-73 1980-83 1979-82 1976-79 1987-89 1985-88

21 20 16 15 14 14 14 12 12

LONG INT RETURNS Yds Name 99 78 74 73 72 68 65 64 63 62 60

Opponent

Julius Grant Ricky Pate Harvey Walker Ahmed Green Harvey Walker Terrell Wagner Robert Brown Ronnie Perry Primus Glover Harvey Walker Monroe Sanders

Date

Marshall MTSU Appalachian State Appalachian State Lenoir-Rhyne Chattanooga Maine Florida State Gardner-Webb Emory & Henry Wofford

10/20/93 10/3/81 10/2/76 11/10/01 10/24/70 9/16/89 10/22/77 11/16/85 9/25/05 10/18/69 11/23/74

ANNUAL LEADERS Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Player Harvey Walker Three tied Joe Hunter David Rathburn Three tied David Rathburn Harvey Walker Harvey Walker Three tied Two tied Willie Carpenter Teddy Phillips Two tied Richard Dukes Miles Nicholson Tiger Greene Miles Nicholson Two tied Charles Harrison Two tied Ricky Gardin Willie Williams Stanley Marrow Three tied Joe Jenkins Four tied Two tied Eric Johnson Three tied DeNorris Burton Cedric Crudup Justin Fryer Two tied Three tied Six tied Four tied Francis Brown Mitchell Dukes Two tied Mitchell Bell Two tied Torez Jones Courtland Carson Two tied

G 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 15 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 9 11 11 12 11 10 11 11

INT 9 4 4 8 3 9 3 7 2 3 3 3 3 5 8 6 5 4 3 3 4 3 2 2 3 4 1 4 1 3 3 7 3 2 1 2 4 3 2 5 1 7 2 2

TDs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -

Yds 115 53 55 76 171 24 47 30 52 51 72 37 69 13 25 4 89 53 131 78 21 46 19 111 54 21 -

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History & Records // Kicking & Yearly Records

FG KICKING LEADERS CAREER FG MADE Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Kirk Roach Dean Biasucci Ken Hinsley Josh Jones Phillip Shirley Jimmy Corley Blake Bostic Chris Vought Jim Joyce Van Stayton

Years

FGM

FGA

Pct

1984-87 1980-83 1995-98 1999-2000 1991-94 1968-71 2007-10 2001-03 1972-74 1961-64

71 57 35 28 27 25 22 21 18 14

101 70 56 35 52 41 33 36 36 --

.702 .814 .625 .800 .519 .610 .667 .583 .500 --

SEASON FG MADE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Name

Year

FGM

FGA

Pct

Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Dean Biasucci Dean Biasucci Kirk Roach Josh Jones Josh Jones Ken Hinsley Kirk Roach Dean Biasucci

1986 1987 1983 1984 1984 2000 1999 1996 1985 1981

24 19 18 17 16 15 13 12 12 12

28 30 31 26 23 19 16 16 20 20

.857 .633 .581 .654 .696 .789 .813 .750 .600 .600

LONG FIELD GOALS Yds 57 57 55 54 53 53 53 52 52 52 52

Name Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Phillip Shirley Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Josh Jones Kirk Roach Kirk Roach Dean Biasucci

Opponent Appalachian State North Carolina A&T Georgia Southern Georgia Southern East Tennessee St. Davidson The Citadel Lenoir-Rhyne East Tennessee St. Newberry Furman

Date 11/21/87 11/17/87 10/24/87 10/24/87 11/14/92 9/7/85 10/13/84 9/9/00 9/26/87 9/27/86 12/10/83

Kirk Roach – the school’s all-time leading scorer with 302 points – made five field goals of 52 yards or better during the 1987 season. He had his #14 jersey retired on Sept. 30, 2006.

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W C U ’ S Y E A R - B Y-Y E A R O F F E N S I V E S T AT I S T I C S YEAR 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

G 10 9 10 9 10 10 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 15 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 9 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

1ST RUSH NET RUSH PASS DOWNS ATT YDS TDS ATT 149 488 1599 12 221 229 441 2055 13 240 203 421 1732 23 288 170 425 1688 18 253 154 418 1365 20 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 179 454 1569 20 230 183 471 1468 19 277 160 394 1261 12 246 162 493 1544 10 197 251 499 2020 20 344 194 452 1374 14 348 193 434 1385 19 322 180 384 1120 11 360 182 433 1355 15 306 200 422 1668 21 329 304 541 1866 17 564 202 408 1447 20 369 200 390 1291 12 435 203 384 1182 18 406 190 400 1136 13 340 164 357 1221 14 352 188 435 1235 13 283 155 435 1518 13 286 204 509 1855 15 246 220 494 2146 16 229 218 454 2436 23 243 211 468 1905 24 294 140 382 1248 12 255 205 473 1980 19 314 179 404 1829 12 310 180 498 2109 20 228 186 383 1564 14 343 239 450 1933 20 360 227 502 2263 25 276 200 396 1396 21 307 224 390 1417 15 443 181 384 1428 11 343 124 315 1051 12 240 145 335 1135 6 298 206 372 1054 13 373 218 392 1244 6 427 135 320 911 10 309 168 360 1180 7 327 197 401 1275 12 350 257 428 1836 22 319

PASS COMP INT 111 11 117 19 139 23 112 23 99 18 missing – 126 13 140 23 107 26 90 15 184 17 155 19 157 22 185 16 168 20 162 18 302 22 200 15 200 22 215 26 188 10 175 19 152 16 139 19 131 13 136 13 129 15 147 13 100 13 175 11 158 11 111 13 190 9 215 9 108 7 201 13 257 19 168 19 134 8 157 6 202 12 243 5 178 10 163 16 188 16 181 10

PASS PASS TOT PCT YDS TDS PLAYS .495 1360 11 709 .488 1444 14 681 .483 2799 17 709 .443 1748 12 678 .413 1568 9 655 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .548 1953 10 684 .505 2105 23 748 .434 1479 11 640 .457 1406 12 690 .535 2421 18 823 .445 2214 17 822 .436 2448 17 756 .514 2430 10 744 .549 2021 10 724 .492 2173 7 751 .535 3421 24 1105 .542 2630 15 777 .460 2555 7 825 .530 2503 9 790 .553 2489 12 740 .497 2444 11 709 .537 1935 9 718 .486 1616 9 721 .533 1616 5 755 .594 2124 23 723 .531 2085 6 697 .500 2249 19 762 .392 1363 8 637 .557 1739 8 787 .510 1545 7 714 .487 1245 5 726 .554 2296 14 726 .597 2996 19 810 .537 1411 11 778 .543 2679 13 766 .580 2877 14 833 .591 2014 15 727 .558 1400 6 555 .527 1677 9 633 .542 2744 22 745 .569 2346 18 819 .576 1790 9 629 .498 1975 13 687 .537 2505 18 751 .567 1857 8 747

TOT OFF 2959 3499 4511 3416 2941 . . . . 3522 3573 2740 2950 4471 3588 3833 3550 3376 3841 5333 4077 3846 3685 3625 3665 3170 3134 3471 4567 4521 5145 2611 3719 3374 3354 3860 4929 4149 4075 4294 3442 2451 2812 3798 3590 2701 3155 3780 3693

PTS. 169 232 321 232 240 217 210 165 173 288 234 280 180 234 245 370 310 175 175 239 219 190 169 179 332 281 312 158 232 172 195 260 316 280 279 251 245 179 159 285 211 155 182 242 257

W C U ’ S Y E A R - B Y-Y E A R D E F E N S I V E S T AT I S T I C S YEAR 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

G 10 9 10 9 10 10 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 15 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 9 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

1ST RUSH DOWNS ATT 129 402 167 317 171 452 147 434 138 495 . . . . . . . . 158 441 162 514 205 562 111 450 192 598 183 543 171 622 187 600 212 533 178 538 267 659 176 488 199 479 186 511 224 529 232 602 230 558 244 537 238 530 185 477 192 508 230 468 194 501 225 540 193 513 170 512 222 556 215 488 185 451 236 546 228 507 185 458 161 391 215 447 269 514 231 465 231 470 246 478 268 595 285 563

NET RUSH PASS PASS YDS TDS ATT COMP INT 1292 12 198 93 11 1321 16 267 149 12 1802 -256 120 24 1467 -239 110 22 1379 -178 79 19 . . . . . . . . . . – missing – 1467 -222 104 18 1490 8 233 103 21 2270 25 212 112 16 1536 13 143 59 11 2338 24 172 86 12 1675 13 251 124 21 2457 21 163 74 8 2337 24 182 91 7 2549 26 229 115 16 1843 16 223 112 18 2208 23 399 195 28 1698 9 287 130 17 1983 14 307 144 16 1851 21 255 122 20 2152 28 282 149 12 2462 26 246 130 11 2583 17 224 114 18 2743 32 273 153 11 2487 28 208 112 4 1813 15 251 126 12 1817 17 268 129 13 2285 25 319 154 13 2236 28 212 128 2 2548 44 230 135 7 1902 14 232 112 3 2053 17 163 75 7 3073 33 211 114 6 2156 26 280 160 11 1895 21 230 109 13 2442 22 307 159 8 1343 18 336 203 6 1521 13 282 157 12 1604 8 232 113 15 2289 27 248 153 14 2696 43 285 191 2 2387 28 293 179 12 2174 25 328 196 2 2241 26 333 194 11 3675 43 233 139 5 3623 38 238 155 5

PASS PASS TOT PCT YDS TDS PLAYS .470 1373 10 600 .558 1907 17 613 .469 1440 -708 .460 1445 -673 .444 1077 -673 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 1461 -661 .442 1206 1 747 .528 1484 9 774 .413 626 4 593 .500 1066 3 770 .494 1625 12 784 .454 852 5 785 .500 1218 5 782 .502 1647 11 777 .502 1287 5 761 .488 2414 12 1058 .453 1685 12 775 .469 1847 9 786 .478 1587 8 766 .528 2051 11 811 .528 1890 15 849 .508 1664 15 782 .461 2293 12 824 .538 1736 15 738 .502 1899 9 728 .481 1752 8 776 .483 2278 12 787 .604 1483 13 713 .587 1825 14 770 .483 1570 8 745 .460 1033 5 675 .540 1688 15 767 .571 2544 20 728 .474 1439 5 681 .518 2237 15 853 .604 2549 15 843 .523 1800 13 740 .487 1191 14 623 .617 1904 14 695 .670 2379 19 799 .610 2095 17 758 .598 2021 8 798 .582 2633 21 811 .597 1931 18 828 .651 2035 19 801

TOT OFF 2674 3228 3242 2912 2419 . . . 2828 2696 3754 2162 3453 3300 3309 3555 4196 3130 4622 3383 3830 3438 4203 4354 4247 5036 4223 3712 3569 4563 3719 4373 3472 3086 4761 4700 3334 4679 3892 3321 2795 4193 5075 4485 4195 4874 5606 5658

PTS. 150 228 150 164 211 157 87 265 136 207 209 202 243 297 184 283 166 211 267 310 343 261 362 345 230 235 296 311 318 206 200 365 371 231 294 301 254 178 316 504 347 285 380 502 449

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History & Records // Whitmire Stadium Records

WCU’S SERIES RECORDS AT WHITMIRE STADIUM/WATERS FIELD Opponent

W-L-T

First Meeting

Last Meeting

Home Streak

– I ND I VI DUAL– Most Points 25.........Wayne Tolleson vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 1976

Most Touchdowns 4 .....................................................Held by five ...............last Shaun Warren vs. Mars Hill, 2011

Most TD Rushes 4 ................... Shaun Warren vs. Mars Hill, 2011 ..............................Ron Darby (Marshall), 1988 ......................... David Mayfield vs. ETSU, 1986

Appalachian State .....................6-13-0.......1975 ..........2012 ..........L–4 Chattanooga .............................8-11-0.......1976 ..........2012 ..........L–2 Chowan .......................................1-0-0.......2006 ..........2006 ......... W–1 The Citadel ..................................9-9-0.......1978 ..........2011 ..........L–1

Most TD Receptions 4 ....................... Gerald Harp vs. Wofford, 1979

Most TD Passes

Coastal Carolina ..........................0-1-0.......2011 ..........2011 ..........L–1 Colgate .......................................1-0-0.......1983 ..........1983 ......... W–1 Davidson .....................................1-0-0.......1984 ..........1984 ......... W–1 East Tennessee State .................10-5-0.......1975 ..........2002 ..........L–1

4 ................................................Held by SEVEN ...................... last Bo Cordell (Tusculum), 2010

Most Field Goals Made 6 .........................Josh Jones vs. Samford, 1999

Most PAT Made (Kick)

Eastern Kentucky .........................1-1-0.......1988 ..........2006 ......... W–1 Elon.............................................7-3-0.......1978 ..........2011 ..........L–3

9 ........................ Chris Vought vs. Liberty, 2001

Most Rushing Yards 262 .......................Ron Darby (Marshall), 1988

Ferrum.........................................1-0-0.......1992 ..........1992 ......... W–1

Most Passing Yards 488 ........................ Chris Sanders (UTC), 2000

Furman ......................................4-13-1.......1978 ..........2011 ..........L–3

Most Pass Attempts

Gardner-Webb .............................2-1-0.......1983 ..........2009 ..........L–1

67..................Michael Payton (Marshall), 1992

Georgia Southern.......................1-10-0.......1987 ..........2012 ..........L–9

Most Pass Completions

Indiana State...............................1-0-0....... 1974 ..........1974 ......... W–1 Jacksonville State ........................1-0-0.......1976 ..........1976 ......... W–1 Johnson C. Smith .........................1-0-0.......2003 ..........2003 ......... W–1 Lenoir-Rhyne ...............................5-0-0.......1976 ..........2000 ......... W–5

36..................Michael Payton (Marshall), 1992

Most Receptions 16 .....................Richmond Flowers (UTC), 2000

Livingston (West Alabama) ...........1-0-0.......1976 ..........1976 ......... W–1 Maine ..........................................1-0-0.......1977 ..........1977 ......... W–1 Marshall ......................................5-3-1.......1978 ..........1995 ..........L–1 Mars Hill ....................................10-0-0.......1982 ..........2012 ........ W–10 Middle Tennessee State ...............0-2-0.......1975 ..........1981 ..........L–2

232 .............. Craig Aiken vs. The Citadel, 1992

503 ........................ Chris Sanders (UTC), 2000

TOP HOME CROWDS 1. APPALACHIAN STATE 1994 .............................. 15,247 2. APPALACHIAN STATE

Morehead State ...........................1-0-0....... 1974 ..........1974 ......... W–1 Murray State................................1-1-0....... 1974 ..........1976 ......... W–1 Newberry .....................................2-0-0.......1986 ..........1993 ......... W–2

2004 .............................. 14,714 3. APPALACHIAN STATE 2008 ............................. 14, 213 4. APPALACHIAN STATE

Nicholls State ..............................1-0-0.......2004 ..........2004 ......... W–1 North Alabama ............................1-0-0....... 1974 ..........1974 ......... W–1 North Carolina A&T ......................1-1-0.......1987 ..........1993 ..........L–1

2010 ..............................14,004 5. APPALACHIAN STATE 1983 ..............................13,924 6. APPALACHIAN STATE

Presbyterian ................................2-0-0.......1975 ..........2007 ......... W–2

1998 ..............................13,785 7. FURMAN

Samford ......................................0-5-0.......1991 ..........2012 ..........L–5 Shorter College............................1-0-0.......2008 ..........2008 ......... W–1

1978 ..............................13,778 8. APPALACHIAN STATE

Tennessee Tech............................2-3-0.......1977 ..........2000 ..........L–1

2006 .............................. 13,742 9. GEORGIA SOUTHERN

Tusculum .....................................0-1-1.......2010 ..........2010 ..........L–1 VMI ...........................................10-0-0.......1980 ..........2001 ........ W–10

1987 ..............................13,460 10. APPALACHIAN STATE

Western Kentucky ........................1-0-0....... 1974 ..........1974 ......... W–1 West Virginia State ......................1-0-0.......2004 ..........2004 ......... W–1 West Virginia Tech ........................1-0-0.......2002 ..........2002 ......... W–1

2012 ..............................13,279 11. FURMAN 1989 ..............................13,227 12. APPALACHIAN STATE

Wofford .......................................9-8-0.......1975 ..........2011 ..........L–3

1989 .............................. 13,118 13. THE CITADEL

All-Time Record

112–91–2

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Most Points 77............... WCU vs. West Virginia State, 2004

Most Points Quarter 29................. WCU vs. W. Va. State, 2004 (2nd)

Most Points Half 43.................. WCU vs. W. Va. State, 2004 (1st)

Most Points by an Opponent 54........................................... Tusculum, 2010

Most Combined Points 97 .........................Marshall 52, WCU 45, 1988

Largest Win Margin 70............... WCU vs. West Virginia State, 2004

Most Field Goals 6 ................................. WCU vs. Samford, 1999

Most Total Offense Yardage 681...................... WCU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 2000

Most Rushing Yards 614 ........................by Georgia Southern, 2012

Most Passing Yards 488 .............................. by Chattanooga, 2000

Most First Downs 34........................................by Marshall, 1992

Most Rushing First Downs 31 ...........................by Georgia Southern, 2012

Most Passing First Downs 25........................................by Marshall, 1992

Most Receiving Yards Most Total Offense Yardage

Liberty .........................................2-2-0.......1976 ..........2008 ..........L–1

– TEAM –

(.554 – 38 Seasons)

1992 ..............................12,818

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HOMECOMING GAMES – 17-21 -1 – YEAR 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

OPPONENT Indiana State MTSU Lenoir-Rhyne Wofford Furman Lenoir-Rhyne Marshall ETSU Wofford Wofford The Citadel Chattanooga VMI Georgia Southern Eastern Kentucky Furman The Citadel Samford The Citadel Furman Chattanooga VMI Chattanooga Wofford Chattanooga VMI Chattanooga VMI Chattanooga Wofford Chattanooga Elon Chattanooga The Citadel Samford The Citadel Samford The Citadel Georgia Southern

W/L W L W W L W T L W W L L W L L L L L L W W W L L W W W W W L L W L L L W L L L

SCORE 18 3 28 44 38 6 41 6 7 24 42 6 13 13 23 32 36 17 37 20 33 34 3 23 34 0 16 37 14 32 3 17 10 28 3 16 31 36 23 20 53 15 21 14 6 20 7 17 24 21 40 2 41 36 44 17 45 28 6 38 24 27 31 26 14 17 31 37 6 21 14 10 7 38 7 35 13 45

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W W W W

12 7 12 20 0 6 0 2

L L L L

1937 – 1-6-2 overall Coach: Ralph James, 3rd season (4-23-2)

1932 – 2-9 overall Coach: C.C. Poindexter, 2nd season (6-13-0) at Appalachian State Cherokee Stars at Piedmont Rutherford Carson-Newman at Biltmore East Tennessee State at Hiawassee Gardner-Webb at Mars Hill Weaver College

0 14 7 6 0 68 0 6 7 0 6

W L L L W L L L L L

20 0 19 12 38 0 26 19 23 7 7

1933 – 1-6-2 overall Coach: C.C. Poindexter, 3rd season (7-19-2) Lees McRae at Carson Newman at Lenoir-Rhyne Appalachian State at Catawba Maryville at East Tennessee State at Elon Piedmont @

T T L L L L L L W

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 26

0 0 27 15 33 13 26 46 0

@-game played in Sylva, NC

1934 – 3-7 overall Coach: C.C. Poindexter, 4th season (10-26-2) Lees-McRae at Lenoir-Rhyne at Carson-Newman at Appalachian State East Tennessee State Milligan Jacksonville State at Guilford at Elon at Catawba

W L L L L W W L L L

20 6 0 0 2 9 18 0 6 0

6 18 7 6 6 0 7 13 37 39

1935 – 1-10 overall Coach: Ralph James, 1st season (1-10-0) at Apprentice School at Catawba at Carson-Newman Lenoir-Rhyne at Tennessee Wesleyan at East Tennessee State Appalachian State at Milligan at Guilford Biltmore @ at Piedmont

L L L L L L L L L W L

6 6 0 7 7 0 0 7 6 34 0

26 53 18 21 18 13 12 39 18 6 12

@-game played in Waynesville, NC

1936 – 2-7 overall Coach: Ralph James, 2nd season (3-17-0) at Catawba Carson-Newman at East Tennessee State at Maryville at Appalachian State East Carolina Milligan at Lenoir-Rhyne at Cumberland

W W

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0 8 0 0 2 7 6 6 6

at Carson-Newman at East Tennessee State at Mars Hill at East Carolina Appalachian State at Catawba Lenoir-Rhyne at Tusculum Campbell

7 6 6 0 20 32 33 19

33 26 2 19 20 6 45 0 27

L L

0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6

T W L L L T L

1947 – 3-5-1 overall Coach: Tom Young, 2nd season (9-8-2) 51 12 0 6 27 14 18 0 7

1938 – 0-7-1 overall Coach: Ralph James, 4th season (4-30-2) Oct. 7 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5

at Lenoir-Rhyne Mars Hill East Carolina (HC) at Appalachian State at Erskine at Catawba at Western Kentucky Emory & Henry

L L L L L L L

0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0

T L L W L L L L

0 0 7 12 0 6 0 2

40 6 7 27 25 27 55 0

0 13 8 25 12 6

W L W L L

0 31 54 6 20 7 52 7

38 0 40 14 21 13

14 7 0 6 12 0 6 2

L L L W L W L

Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

at High Point Appalachian State @ Tusculum East Tennessee State at East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne Maryville Newberry Emory & Henry at Carson-Newman

W L W W W W L W W L

7 13 37 32 39 9 6 12 32 13

6 14 6 12 0 0 7 7 13 14

High Point @ at Appalachian State at Tusculum at East Tennessee State East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne (HC) at Maryville at Newberry Emory & Henry Carson-Newman West Liberty State %

W W W W W W L W L W L

20 7 13 6 20 0 14 0 19 6 14 0 13 20 34 7 26 27 13 6 0 20

High Point Appalachian State Presbyterian East Tennessee State @ East Carolina at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon at Emory & Henry Carson-Newman

W L L W L L L L W

20 6 6 13 6 7 19 0 25

0 13 20 7 36 25 25 40 6

1951 – 3-6 overall Coach: Tom Young, 6th season (30-26-2)

L L L

7 35 0 25 0 64 44 0

1946 – 6-3-1 overall Coach: Tom Young, 1st season (6-3-1)

101

@-game played in Waynesville, NC

1945 – 1-3 overall Coach: Marion McDonald, 1st season (1-3-0)

T L W W L W W L W W

L W

@-game played in Asheville, NC %-Smoky Mountain Bowl, Bristol, VA

7 28 35 19 0 19 0 33

— DID NOT PLAY FOOTBALL DUE TO WORLD WAR II —

at High Point at Carson-Newman Tusculum Hiawassee Milligan at Lenoir-Rhyne Jacksonville State Appalachian State at East Carolina at Emory & Henry

– NORTH STATE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS – 1949 – 8-3 overall Coach: Tom Young, 4th season (24-14-2)

1942 – 1944

at High Point Mars Hill at High Point Brevard

L L

7 13 6 44 19 7 20 0 7

1950 – 3-6 overall Coach: Tom Young, 5th season (27-20-2)

1941 – 3-5 overall Coach: James Whatley, 3rd season (6-15-1) Georgia Southern at Elon at Appalachian State East Carolina High Point Emory & Henry Lenoir-Rhyne at Maryville

6 7 32 0 0 13 0 28 7

@-game played in Asheville, NC

1940 – 2-4 Coach: James Whatley, 2nd season (3-10-1) Elon Guilford Appalachian State East Carolina at High Point at Lenoir-Rhyne

L L

1948 – 7-3 overall Coach: Tom Young, 3rd season (16-11-2)

1939 – 1-6-1 overall Coach: James Whatley, 1st season (1-6-1) at Guilford Lenoir-Rhyne at Appalachian State East Carolina Campbell Mars Hill at Elon High Point

at High Point Carson-Newman at Tusculum at Catawba at Milligan Lenoir-Rhyne at Appalachian State East Carolina Emory & Henry

Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 28 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

at East Tennessee State at Appalachian State at Presbyterian Catawba @ East Carolina (HC) Lenoir-Rhyne @ at Elon Emory & Henry Carson-Newman

W L L L W L L L W

7 6 0 7 34 7 0 7 34

6 26 12 37 20 33 23 13 13

@-game played in Asheville, NC

6 6 6 14 33 6 26 0 0 6 19 0 13 0 6 42 13 7 13 6

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at Carson-Newman Appalachian State @ East Tennessee State at Catawba at East Carolina at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon at Emroy & Henry Presbyterian at Wofford

7 12 7 0 7 13 12 0 6 13

L L L L L W L L L

1958 – 1-8-1 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 3rd season (4-22-2) 0 20 13 20 21 42 0 33 44 20

Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 22

Wofford @ at Carson-Newman Appalachian State at Tampa at Catawba at East Carolina at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon (HC) at Emory & Henry Guilford

6 0 0 7 12 7 20 7 18 0

W L

7 7 7 34 13 26 21 13 7 20

1954 – 4-5-1 overall Coach: Tom Young, 9th season (37-47-3) Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 25

at Carson-Newman Appalachian State @ East Tennessee State at Catawba at East Carolina at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon (HC) at Emory & Henry Naval Apprentice Charleston Air Force Base ^

L L L W L W T L W W

6 7 21 26 13 21 20 0 64 46

7 27 24 13 27 19 20 16 7 7

@-game played at Asheville, NC ^-game played at Waynesville, NC

1955 – 2-7-1 overall Coach: Tom Young, 10th season (39-54-4) Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

at Wofford Carson-Newman @ at Appalachian State at East Tennessee State Catawba East Carolina (HC) Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Emory & Henry at Tampa

L L W T W L L L L L

7 0 7 7 20 6 0 6 7 0

21 9 6 7 6 14 26 19 40 48

Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 21

19 7 6 0 19 0 6 14 9 7

L L L L L L L L L

13 19 7 7 20 35 26 39 41 39

@-game played at Asheville, NC

1957 – 2-5-1 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 2nd season (3-14-1) Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 23

at Wofford Carson-Newman @ at Appalachian State at East Tennessee State at Catawba East Carolina (HC) Lenoir-Rhyne at Guilford

L L L L W W L T

7 6 0 6 14 20 0 7

28 19 25 7 12 7 13 7

@-game played in Asheville, NC

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T W L W W W L W W W

6 44 12 19 30 34 7 14 36 36

6 0 14 8 0 14 28 6 20 0

@-game played in Asheville, NC

1960 – 6-5 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 5th season (17-29-3) Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 11 Nov. 19

Catawba @ at Carson-Newman Appalachian State Tampa @ at Catawba at East Carolina at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon (HC) at Emory & Henry at Newberry Guilford

W W

35 7 6 28 7 6 6 41 18 6 21

L W L L L W W L W

0 0 22 7 12 7 31 6 14 30 14

@-game played in Asheville, NC

1961 – 4-6 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 6th season (21-35-3) Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

Carson-Newman @ Appalachian State @ at Tampa Catawba at East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Emory & Henry Newberry at Guilford

12 12 13 14 7 14 9 10 17 28

L L L W L L W L W

10 25 24 18 6 24 11 6 47 0

@-game played in Asheville, NC

1962 – 3-5-1 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 7th season (24-40-4)

1956 – 1-9 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 1st season (1-9-0) at Carson-Newman Appalachian State @ East Tennessee State at Catawba at East Carolina at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon (HC) at Emory & Henry at Tampa at Wofford

Catawba @ Carson-Newman @ at Appalachian State at Tampa Catawba East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Emory & Henry at Guilford

@-game played in Asheville, NC

Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

29 20 22 19 6 18 36 15 6 15

1959 – 7-2-1 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 4th season (11-24-3)

1953 – 1-9 overall Coach: Tom Young, 8th season (33-43-2) L L L L L L L L

15 6 32 12 6 7 30 6 0 0

@-game played in Asheville, NC

Wofford Carson-Newman at Appalachian State at East Tennessee State Catawba East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Emory & Henry at Presbyterian

L L

1964 – 5-4 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 8th season (31-50-5)

Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

Carson-Newman @ Appalachian State @ Guilford at Catawba East Carolina (HC) at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon at Emory & Henry at Newberry

W T W L W L L L L

7 6 15 13 20 0 13 9 14

0 6 6 26 16 37 14 21 15

@-game played in Asheville, NC

1963 – 2-6-1 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 7th season (26-46-5) Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16

Carson-Newman @ at Appalachian State at Guilford Catawba (HC) at East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Emory & Henry Newberry

W L W L L L L T L

24 3 10 0 0 20 10 0 15

0 14 0 6 50 21 19 0 17

Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17

Carson-Newman @ Appalachian State Guilford at Catawba Mars Hill (HC) at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon at Newberry at Tampa

L L L

7 10 12 7 28 14 21 14 7

W W W W W L

13 27 20 0 0 13 20 6 21

@-game played at Asheville, NC

1965 – 7-2 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 9th season (38-51-5) Sept. 28 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Carson-Newman at Appalachian State at Guilford Catawba (HC) at Mars Hill Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Newberry Presbyterian

W W W

13 6 7 0 9 7 13 18 40 0 13 14 26 14 19 0 8 7

L W L W W W

1966 – 5-5 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 10th season (43-57-5) Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 13 Nov. 19

at Carson-Newman Appalachian State Guilford at Catawba Emory & Henry (HC) at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon at Mars Hill at Newberry at Presbyterian

20 33 17 7 6 7 34 62 40 29

L W L L L W W W L

13 35 15 24 13 25 0 0 0 42

1967 – 4-5-1 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 11th season (47-62-6) Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

Carson-Newman Appalachian State at Guilford Catawba at Emory & Henry Lenoir-Rhyne at Elon Mars Hill Newberry Presbyterian

W W L L L L T W W L

7 21 7 3 14 6 20 56 35 0

3 0 26 12 28 39 20 12 0 10

1968 – 4-5 overall Coach: Dan Robinson, 12th season (51-67-6) Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 23

at Carson-Newman Appalachian State Guilford at Catawba Emory & Henry (HC) at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon at Newberry Presbyterian

L L

7 14 35 38 34 27 30 28 19

W W W L L W L

24 28 7 35 20 59 35 0 20

1969 – 9-1 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 1st season (9-1-0) Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

Carson-Newman at Appalachian State at Jacksonville State Catawba at Emory & Henry Lenoir-Rhyne (HC) at Elon at Samford Newberry Presbyterian

W W W W W W W W W L

20 35 14 22 38 41 17 47 70 17

17 7 7 16 24 25 13 13 0 28

@-game played in Asheville, NC

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History & Records // Year-By-Year Results 1970 – 6-3 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 2nd season (15-4-0) Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at Carson-Newman Appalachian State Jacksonville State at Wofford at Presbyterian at Lenoir-Rhyne Elon (HC) Concordia Guilford

33 10 10 22 28 35 17 23 54

L L L W W W W W

– FIRST YEAR IN THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE – 14 17 24 29 21 17 7 15 20

1971 – 4-6 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 3rd season (19-10-0) Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Murray State @ at Tennessee Tech at Appalachian State at Jacksonville State at Furman Mississippi College at Livingstone at Elon West Virginia State (HC) Wofford

L L

22 17 26 14 14 37 9 29 24 31

W L L W L L W W

32 27 0 41 21 0 15 43 19 13

@-game played at Memorial Stadium in Asheville, NC

1972 – 7-2-1 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 4th season (26-12-1) Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 11 Nov. 19

at Murray State Tennessee Tech at The Citadel at Florida A&M Furman Livingston (HC) at Mississippi College Jacksonville State at Presbyterian Appalachian State

W W W L W T L W W W

21 31 10 17 24 14 6 17 24 35

12 13 0 21 15 14 20 12 14 21

1973 – 6-3-1 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 5th season (32-15-2) Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

Tennessee Tech at Murray State Appalachian State at Middle Tennessee State at Western Kentucky Chattanooga at Nebraska-Omaha Florida A&M Presbyterian (HC) Carson-Newman

T L W W L W L W W W

10 25 23 24 7 14 19 41 31 23

10 27 14 7 45 0 30 9 12 3

– FIRST SEASON IN WHITMIRE STADIUM – – NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS – 1974 – 9-2 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 6th season (41-17-2) Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

Murray State at Tennessee Tech at Appalachian State Morehead State # North Alabama Indiana State (HC) at Presbyterian at Carson-Newman Western Kentucky at Wofford at Louisiana Tech $

L W W W W W W W W W L

3 9 21 31 32 18 28 20 20 21 7

10 7 17 12 7 3 10 0 2 9 10

#-Whitmire Stadium Dedication Game ... $-NCAA Division II playoffs

1975 – 3-7 overall Coach: Bob Waters, 7th season (44-24-2) Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct .11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15

at Toledo East Tennessee State at Murray State W Presbyterian W Wofford at East Carolina at Chattanooga Middle Tennessee State (HC) at Furman Appalachian State W

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L L L L L L L

31 8 16 28 14 14 6 28 0 20

32 29 9 14 23 42 27 44 34 11

1976 – 6-4 overall * Coach: Bob Waters, 8th season (50-28-2) Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct .9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6

at Presbyterian Livingstone Murray State Chattanooga at Appalachian State Jacksonville State at East Tennessee State at Wofford at East Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne (HC)

W W W

19 21 13 14 17 14 14 6 17 28

L L W W L L W

7 14 10 28 24 13 0 10 24 6

Note: WCU could not compete toward the Southern Conference Championship in its first season as it could not schedule the necessary minimum of five league games upon learning of its new affiliation on May 14, 1976.

1977 – 6-4-1, overall 2-2-1 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 9th season (56-32-3, 2-2-1) Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

at Jacksonville (Ala.) State Tennessee Tech at The Citadel * Indiana State at Furman * Chattanooga * East Tennessee State Maine Wofford (HC) at Marshall * Appalachian State *

L L L W T L W W W W W

16 21 0 15 24 10 35 41 41 41 44

21 41 20 14 24 21 0 20 6 26 14

* – SoCon Game

1978 – 6-5 overall, 4-2 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 10th season (62-37-3, 6-4-1) Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

at East Carolina at Tennessee Tech at East Tennessee State Elon Marshall * The Citadel * at Wofford at VMI * at Chattanooga * Furman (HC) * Appalachian State *

L L L

6 20 14 17 21 38 26 41 31 7 13

W W W W W W L L

14 22 21 7 14 24 11 12 21 24 39

* – SoCon Game

1979 – 6-5 overall, 2-4 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 11th season (68-42-3, 8-8-1) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

at East Carolina Tennessee Tech at Marshall * at Appalachian State * Elon at The Citadel * Wofford Lenoir-Rhyne (HC) Chattanooga * at Furman * East Tennessee State *

6 24 24 27 20 19 56 42 35 14 20

W W L W L W W L L W

31 7 0 35 7 21 21 6 42 23 17

* – SoCon Game

1980 – 3-7-1, 2-4 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 12th season (71-49-4, 10-12-1) Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15

VMI * at Tennessee Tech Furman * at Clemson at Middle Tennessee State The Citadel * at East Carolina Marshall (HC) * at Appalachian State * at Chattanooga * at East Tennessee State

W L L L W L L T L L W

16 10 14 10 24 21 14 13 24 14 20

14 26 28 17 10 28 24 13 27 39 17

* – SoCon Game

1981 – 4-7, 3-4 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 13th season (75-56-4, 13-16-1) Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at East Carolina at VMI * at The Citadel * Furman * Middle Tennessee State at Wofford East Tennessee State (HC) * Chattanooga * at Florida State at Marshall * Appalachian State *

L L L L L

6 14 3 27 10 37 23 24 31 38 21

W L W L W W

42 21 12 31 23 30 32 10 56 28 10

* – SoCon Game

1982 – 6-5 overall, 4-2 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 14th season (81-61-4, 17-18-1 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 20

at Wake Forest Tennessee Tech Mars Hill at Clemson at East Tennessee State * at Furman * Marshall * Wofford (HC) at Chattanooga * The Citadel * at Appalachian State *

L L

10 10 38 10 27 6 42 36 20 20 26

W L W L W W W L W

31 17 3 21 25 12 10 17 0 24 24

* – SoCon Game

– NCAA DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL RUNNER-UP –

1983 – 11-3-1 overall, 5-0-1 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 15th season (92-64-5, 22-18-1) Sept. 3 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Dec. 17

at Clemson at Wake Forest East Tennessee State * at Marshall * at Tennessee Tech at #5 Furman * Wofford (HC) Chattanooga * at The Citadel * Gardner-Webb Appalachian State * #12 Colgate $ at #3 Holy Cross $ at #2 Furman $ vs. #1 Southern Illinois #

L L W W W T W W W W W W W W L

10 0 17 21 42 17 37 25 44 43 41 24 28 14 7

44 21 16 7 10 17 20 15 17 7 15 23 21 7 43

* – SoCon Game $ – NCAA I-AA playoffs # – NCAA I-AA championship game in Charleston, SC

1984 – 8-3, 5-2 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 16th season (100-67-5, 27-20-1) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

at Boston College Davidson at Chattanooga * at VMI * Tennessee Tech at Appalachian State * The Citadel (HC) * Wofford at #12 Furman * Marshall * at East Tennessee State *

24 45 6 22 34 34 33 31 20 30 31

W L W W W L W W W W

44 13 10 16 6 7 34 0 19 0 17

* – SoCon Game

1985 – 4-6-1 overall, 2-4-1 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 17th season (104-73-6, 29-24-2) Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23

at Davidson at Tennessee Tech Furman * East Tennessee State * at #3 Marshall * at Georgia Tech Chattanooga (HC) * at The Citadel * Appalachian State * at Florida State VMI # *

W W L W T L L L L L W

13 30 27 13 10 17 3 3 14 10 35

0 3 31 3 10 24 23 10 27 50 30

* – SoCon Game # – Dubbed the field at Whitmire Stadium “Bob Waters Field” at halftime

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History & Records // Year-By-Year Results 1986 – 6-5 overall, 5-2 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 18th season (110-78-6, 36-26-2) Aug. 30 Sept. 13 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Appalachian State * at South Carolina Newberry at Auburn East Tennessee State * at Furman * VMI (HC) * The Citadel * at Chattanooga * Marshall * at North Carolina State

L L

13 24 34 6 43 19 34 27 7 33 18

W L W W W W L W L

17 45 24 55 16 13 0 12 34 20 31

1991 – 2-9 overall, 2-5 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 2nd season (5-17, 4-10) Aug. 31 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16

at Georgia at Wake Forest at East Tennessee State * #3 Furman * at The Citadel * at #6 Georgia Southern Chattanooga * Samford (HC) at #19 Marshall (3OT) * at VMI * #18 Appalachian State *

L L W L L L W L L L L

* – SoCon Game

1987 – 4-7 overall, 2-4 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 19th season (114-85-6, 38-30-2) Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at Clemson at South Carolina #10 Furman * at East Tennessee State * Mars Hill North Carolina A&T #20 Georgia Southern (HC) at The Citadel * Chattanooga * at #20 Marshall * #2 Appalachian State *

L L

0 6 20 37 41 55 16 24 11 16 13

W W W W L L L L L

43 31 14 20 0 34 37 38 13 47 33

* – SoCon Game

0 24 29 14 13 6 27 3 24 25 14

48 40 15 42 38 44 24 16 27 27 24

1996 – 4-7 overall, 1-7 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 7th season (31-43, 22-31) Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16

at Liberty Wofford at The Citadel * East Tennessee State * at #15 Furman * Georgia Southern * at #1 Marshall * Chattanooga (HC) * at VMI * Elon Appalachian State *

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1992 – 7-4 overall, 5-2 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 3rd season (12-19, 9-12) Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

Mars Hill at Georgia Tech Ferrum at Samford VMI * at Chattanooga * #6 The Citadel (HC) * #2 Marshall * at Furman * East Tennessee State * at #18 Appalachian State *

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42 19 42 6 28 44 31 38 29 41 12

6 37 0 30 25 13 36 30 27 12 14

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

at North Carolina State at South Carolina East Tennessee State * W The Citadel * at Chattanooga * at North Carolina A&T W #15 Eastern Kentucky (HC) at #10 Furman * at #16 Appalachian State * #6 Marshall * at VMI *

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6 0 33 21 14 45 14 0 21 45 20

L L L L L L L

45 38 23 27 19 10 32 31 42 52 24

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1993 – 6-5 overall, 5-3 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 4th season (18-24, 14-15) Sept. 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

at Kansas The Citadel * North Carolina A&T #23 Furman (HC) * at #8 Georgia Southern * at East Tennessee State * at Chattanooga * Newberry VMI * at Appalachian State * at #9 Marshall *

L W L W L W W W W L L

3 38 7 23 18 25 41 56 38 16 16

46 18 34 20 19 24 10 10 14 20 20

10 6 28 49 45 38 56 20 14 28 24

* – SoCon Game

1997 – 3-8 overall, 3-5 SoCon Coach: Bill Bleil, 1st season (3-8, 3-5) Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

Liberty The Citadel * W at #14 E. Tennessee State * #18 Furman * W at #11 Georgia Southern * Wofford (HC) * at Chattanooga * VMI * W at Elon at #15 Appalachian State * at Samford

L L L L L L L L

10 45 18 17 7 7 21 24 16 7 0

17 25 28 16 30 17 24 0 17 13 19

* – SoCon Game

1988 – 2-9 overall, 1-6 SoCon Coach: Bob Waters, 20th season (116-94-6, 39-36-2)

20 24 14 10 30 28 21 6 17 45 17

1998 – 6-5 overall, 5-3 SoCon Coach: Bill Bleil, 2nd season (9-13, 8-8) Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at Duke at The Citadel * East Tennessee St. (2OT) * at Furman * #2 Georgia Southern * at Wofford * Chattanooga (HC) * at VMI * Elon at Tennessee Tech #2 Appalachian State *

L W W L L L W W W L W

10 14 31 7 21 10 24 39 10 6 23

24 8 24 31 28 17 21 17 7 17 6

* – SoCon Game

1989 – 3-7-1 overall, 1-4-1 SoCon Coach: Dale Strahm, 1st season (3-7-1, 1-4-1) Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

at #4 Eastern Kentucky Lenoir-Rhyne Chattanooga * at East Tennessee State * Mars Hill vs. #7 The Citadel @ * at South Carolina #3 Furman (HC) * at Georgia Tech at Marshall * #7 Appalachian State *

L W W L W T L L L L L

13 21 26 11 42 22 3 3 7 45 20

31 17 20 30 0 22 24 17 34 52 31

* – SoCon Game @ - Game was played at Univ. of South Carolina (Williams-Brice Stadium) in Columbia, S.C. due to damage in Charleston from Hurricane Hugo

at North Carolina State VMI * at North Carolina A&T East Tennessee State * Mars Hill #18 The Citadel (HC) * at Duke at Appalachian State * at #8 Furman * at Chattanooga * Marshall *

0 28 19 21 20 10 18 9 9 21 14

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Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Lenoir-Rhyne at Georgia Tech at The Citadel * at North Carolina State at Furman * Georgia Southern * at #1 Marshall * Chattanooga (HC) * at VMI * #12 Appalachian State * East Tennessee State *

L W L W W L W W L L

23 26 42 13 35 35 14 53 33 7 31

14 45 38 38 24 31 38 15 7 12 34

* – SoCon Game

67 20 40 17 7 28 49 27 42 23 42

Sept. 2 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

at Clemson Elon The Citadel * Furman * at #13 Georgia Southern * #3 Marshall * at Chattanooga * VMI (HC) * at #2 Appalachian State * at East Tennessee State *

L W W L L L L W L L

9 36 31 21 0 3 14 31 3 10

55 14 14 31 42 42 35 14 28 36

* – SoCon Game

1999 – 3-8 overall, 2-6 SoCon Coach: Bill Bleil, 3rd season (12-21, 10-14) Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Mars Hill W at Maryland at #25 East Tennessee State * Furman * at #1 Georgia Southern * Wofford * at Chattanooga * VMI (HC) * W Samford (OT) at #5 Appalachian State * The Citadel @ * W

L L L L L L L L

59 10 10 19 7 21 28 40 32 10 24

0 51 38 27 70 35 56 2 35 34 17

* – SoCon Game @ -The Citadel game was originally scheduled for Sept.18, but was postponed until Nov. 20 due to Hurricane Floyd.

2000 – 4-7 overall, 3-5 SoCon Coach: Bill Bleil, 4th season (16-28, 13-19) Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

at Louisiana State Lenoir-Rhyne at The Citadel * East Tennessee State * at #6 Furman * #1 Georgia Southern * at Wofford * Chattanooga (HC) * at VMI * #13 Appalachian State * Tennessee Tech

L W L W L L L W W L L

0 53 10 39 14 24 31 41 41 28 35

58 10 17 27 38 42 40 36 31 35 37

* – SoCon Game

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1995 – 3-7 overall, 2-6 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 6th season (27-36, 21-24)

1990 – 3-8 overall, 2-5 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 1st season (3-8, 2-5) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17

1994 – 6-5 overall, 5-3 SoCon Coach: Steve Hodgin, 5th season (24-29, 19-18)

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History & Records // Year-By-Year Results 2001 – 7-4 overall, 5-3 SoCon Coach: Bill Bleil, 5th season (23-32, 18-22) Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

Mars Hill at Louisville at East Tennessee State * #4 Furman * at #1 Georgia Southern * Wofford * at Chattanooga * VMI (HC) * Liberty at #11 Appalachian State * The Citadel @ *

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15 7 20 13 14 31 21 44 63 24 28

2006 – 2-9 overall, 0-7 SoCon Coach: Kent Briggs, 5th season (21-33, 12-25) 6 31 6 31 50 28 3 17 0 34 25

* – SoCon Game @ -The Citadel game was originally scheduled for Sept.15, but was postponed until Nov. 17 due to the national tragedies on Sept. 11th.

2002 – 5-6 overall, 3-5 SoCon Coach: Kent Briggs, 1st season (5-6, 3-5) Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 22 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16

at Liberty at Auburn West Virginia Tech at The Citadel * East Tennessee State * at #5 Furman * #16 Georgia Southern * at Wofford * Chattanooga (HC) * at VMI * #8 Appalachian State *

W L W W L L L L W W L

23 0 47 37 7 23 24 24 45 35 14

3 56 3 34 27 24 41 31 28 23 24

* – SoCon Game

2003 – 5-7 overall, 3-5 SoCon Coach: Kent Briggs, 2nd season (10-13, 6-10) Aug. 30 Sept. 5 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 26 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at North Carolina State at Duke Johnson C. Smith The Citadel * at East Tennessee State * #6 Furman * at #11 Georgia Southern * #8 Wofford (HC) * at Chattanooga * Elon * at Appalachian State * Gardner-Webb

L L W W W L L L L W L W

20 3 45 28 28 13 25 6 0 26 18 39

59 29 0 21 21 19 31 38 38 3 26 16

* – SoCon Game

2004 – 4-7 overall, 2-5 SoCon Coach: Kent Briggs, 3rd season (14-20, 8-15) Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

West Virginia State Nicholls State at Alabama at Gardner-Webb (OT) at #2 Furman * #3 Georgia Southern * at #6 Wofford * Chattanooga (HC) * at Elon * Appalachian State * at The Citadel *

W W L L L L L L W W L

77 28 0 20 10 16 12 24 28 30 0

7 7 52 26 31 38 15 27 7 27 17

* – SoCon Game

2005 – 5-4 overall, 4-3 SoCon Coach: Kent Briggs, 4th season (19-24, 12-18) Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

Mars Hill #2 Furman * at Cincinnati at Nicholls State @ The Citadel * at #21 Georgia Southern * at Chattanooga * Elon (HC) * Wofford * at #7 Appalachian State *

W W L L L W W W L

21 7 41 21 3 7 Cancelled 7 17 7 45 38 20 31 26 24 0 7 35

Aug. 31 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

Chowan #19 Eastern Kentucky at #3 Furman * #25 Georgia Southern * at Elon * Chattanooga (HC) (OT) * at The Citadel (OT) * at Wofford * at Liberty #1 Appalachian State * #3 Florida *

L L L L L L L L L

42 20 7 14 19 14 27 7 0 9 0

0 17 42 24 37 17 30 35 21 31 62

Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

at Georgia Tech Mars Hill at #1 Georia Southern * Furman * Elon * at Chattanooga * The Citadel (HC) * at Samford * #9 Wofford * at #8 Appalachian State * Coastal Carolina

2007 – 1-10, 0-7 SoCon Coach: Kent Briggs, 6th season (22-43, 12-32) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

at Alabama at Eastern Kentucky at Georgia Presbyterian at Georgia Southern * Elon * at Chattanooga * The Citadel (HC) * #11 Wofford * at #7 Appalachian State * Furman *

L L L W L L L L L L L

6 21 16 33 21 36 21 31 44 35 21

52 45 45 20 50 38 39 37 47 79 52

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2012 – 1-10, 0-8 SoCon Coach: Mark Speir, 1st season (1-10, 0-8) Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17

Mars Hill at Marshall at #9 Wofford * Samford * at Furman * #8 Georgia Southern * at The Citadel * at Elon * #15 Appalachian State * Chattanooga * at #4 Alabama

W L L W L L L L L W L L

35 0 16 23 14 6 21 14 31 27 14 10

0 69 19 21 34 21 28 42 38 7 33 35

* – SoCon Game

42 24 20 21 24 13 31 31 27 24 0

L L L L L L L L L L

14 52 49 25 45 45 45 42 38 45 49

* – SoCon Game

2013 Coach: Mark Speir, 2nd season

2008 – 3-9, 1-7 SoCon Coach: Dennis Wagner, 1st season (3-9, 1-7) Shorter College at Florida State #25 Liberty at Presbyterian at #13 The Citadel * Samford (HC) * at #20 Furman * at #6 Wofford * Georgia Southern (OT) * Chattanooga * at #11 Elon * #2 Appalachian State *

63 31 52 47 38 51 35 52 42 46 45

* – SoCon Game

Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 22

21 52 20 21 31 7 7 24 24 14 21

* – SoCon Game

Aug. 29 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23

at Middle Tennessee at Virginia Tech The Citadel * Mars Hill at Samford * at Chattanooga * at Auburn Wofford * Elon * at Georgia Southern * Furman * at Appalachian State * * – SoCon Game

2009 – 2-9, 1-7 SoCon Coach: Dennis Wagner, 2nd season (5-18, 2-14) Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at Vanderbilt Gardner-Webb at Georgia Southern * Furman * at Samford * The Citadel * (HC) Wofford * at Chattanooga * #6 Elon * at Eastern Kentucky at #6 Appalachian State

L L L L L W L L L W L

0 20 3 14 3 14 26 20 17 24 14

45 27 27 33 16 10 35 24 42 7 19

* – SoCon Game

2010 – 2-9, 1-7 SoCon Coach: Dennis Wagner, 3rd season (7-27, 3-21) Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

at North Carolina State Tusculum at Gardner-Webb Chattanooga * at The Citadel * Samford * (HC) at #14 Wofford * #1 Appalachian State * at Furman * Georgia Southern * at Elon *

L L W L W L L L L L L

7 30 28 21 24 7 14 14 17 6 14

48 54 14 27 13 38 45 37 31 28 45

* – SoCon Game

* – SoCon Game @ - Game at Nicholls State was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina and, more specifically, Hurricane Rita.

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2011 – 1-10, 0-8 SoCon Coach: Dennis Wagner, 4th season (8-36, 3-21)

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History & Records // vs. Ranked

WCU VS. NATIONALLY RANKED FCS OPPONENTS DATE Oct. 15, 1983 Nov. 26, 1983 Dec. 3, 1983 Dec. 10, 1983 Dec. 17, 1983 * Oct. 27, 1984 Oct. 5, 1985 Sept. 19, 1987 Oct. 24, 1987 Nov. 14, 1987 Nov. 21, 1987 Oct. 22, 1988 Oct. 29, 1988 Nov. 5, 1988 Nov. 12, 1988 Sept. 2, 1989 Oct. 7, 1989 Oct. 28, 1989 Nov. 18, 1989 Oct. 6, 1990 Oct. 27, 1990 Sept. 28, 1991 Oct. 12, 1991 Nov. 2, 1991 Nov. 16, 1991 Oct. 24, 1992 Oct. 31, 1992 Oct. 2, 1993 Oct. 9, 1993 Nov. 20, 1993 Oct. 15, 1994 Nov. 12, 1994 Oct. 7, 1995 Oct. 14, 1995 Nov. 11, 1995 Oct. 5, 1996 Oct. 19, 1996 Sept. 27, 1997 Oct. 4, 1997 Oct. 11, 1997 Nov. 15, 1997 Oct. 10, 1998 Nov. 21, 1998 Sept. 25, 1999 Oct. 9, 1999 Nov. 13, 1999 Sept. 30, 2000 Oct. 7, 2000 Nov. 11, 2000 Sept. 29, 2001 Oct. 6, 2001 Nov. 10, 2001 Oct. 5, 2002 Oct. 12, 2002 Nov. 16, 2002 Oct. 4, 2003 Oct. 11, 2003 Oct. 18, 2003 Oct. 2, 2004 Oct. 9, 2004 Oct. 16, 2004 Sept. 10, 2005 Oct. 8, 2005 Nov. 12, 2005 Sept. 16, 2006 Sept. 23, 2006 Sept. 30, 2006 Nov. 11, 2006 Oct. 25, 2007 Sept. 13, 2008 Sept. 27, 2008 Oct. 11, 2008

OPPONENT at #5 Furman.............................. #12 Colgate 1 ............................. at #3 Holy Cross 1 ....................... at #2 Furman 1............................ vs. #1 Southern Illinois 2 ............. at #12 Furman ........................... at #3 Marshall............................ #10 Furman ............................... #20 Georgia Southern ................ at #20 Marshall ......................... #2 Appalachian State................. #15 Eastern Kentucky................. at #10 Furman............................ at #16 Appalachian State ........... #6 Marshall ............................... at #4 Eastern Kentucky ............... vs. #7 The Citadel 3 ..................... #3 Furman ................................. #7 Appalachian State................. #18 The Citadel .......................... at #8 Furman.............................. #3 Furman ................................. at #6 Georgia Southern .............. at #19 Marshall.......................... at #18 Appalachian State ........... #6 The Citadel ............................ #2 Marshall ............................... #23 Furman ............................... at #8 Georgia Southern .............. at #9 Marshall............................ at #1 Marshall............................ #12 Appalachian State............... at #13 Georgia Southern ............ #3 Marshall ............................... at #2 Appalachian State ............. at #15 Furman............................ at #1 Marshall............................ at #14 East Tenn. State............... #18 Furman ............................... at #11 Georgia Southern ............ at #15 Appalachian State ........... #2 Georgia Southern .................. #2 Appalachian State................. at #25 East Tenn. State .............. at #1 Georgia Southern .............. at #5 Appalachian State ............. at #6 Furman.............................. #1 Georgia Southern .................. #13 Appalachian State............... #4 Furman ................................. at #1 Georgia Southern .............. at #11 Appalachian State ........... at #5 Furman.............................. #16 Georgia Southern ................ #8 Appalachian State................. #6 Furman ................................. at #11 Georgia Southern ............ #8 Wofford ................................. at #2 Furman.............................. #3 Georgia Southern .................. at #6 Wofford ............................. #2 Furman ................................. at #21 Georgia Southern ............ at #7 Appalachian State ............. #19 Eastern Kentucky................. at #3 Furman.............................. #25 Georgia Southern ................ #1 Appalachian State................. #11 Wofford ............................... #25 Liberty ................................ at #24 The Citadel ...................... at #21 Furman............................

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RESULT T W W W L W T W L L L L L L L L T L L L L L L L L L W W L L L L L L L L L L W L L L W L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L W L L W L L L L L L L

– SI N C E SCORE 17 17 24 23 28 21 14 7 43 7 20 19 10 10 20 14 16 37 16 47 13 33 14 32 0 31 21 42 6 52 13 31 22 22 3 17 7 31 10 21 9 42 14 42 6 44 24 27 12 14 31 36 38 30 23 20 18 19 16 20 14 38 7 12 0 42 3 42 3 28 30 45 21 56 18 28 17 16 7 30 7 13 21 28 23 6 10 31 7 70 10 34 14 38 24 42 28 35 13 31 14 50 24 34 23 24 24 41 14 24 13 19 25 31 6 38 10 31 16 38 12 15 41 21 7 45 7 35 20 17 7 42 14 24 9 31 44 47 16 19 14 34 21 28

1983 – DATE Oct. 18, 2008 Nov. 10, 2007 Nov. 8, 2008 Nov. 22, 2008 Nov. 7, 2009 Nov. 21, 2009 Oct. 16, 2010 Oct. 23, 2010 Sept. 24, 2011 Nov. 5, 2011 Nov. 12, 2011 Sept. 15, 2012 Oct. 6, 2012 Oct. 27, 2012

OPPONENT at #6 Wofford ............................. at #7 Appalachian State ............. at #11 Elon ................................ #2 Appalachian State................. #6 Elon ...................................... at #6 Appalachian State ............. at #14 Wofford ........................... #1 Appalachian State................. at #1 Georgia Southern .............. #9 Wofford ................................. at #8 Appalachian State ............. at #9 Wofford ............................. #8 Georgia Southern .................. #15 Appalachian State...............

RESULT L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

SCORE 14 42 35 79 14 33 10 35 17 42 14 19 14 45 14 37 20 52 24 42 14 46 20 49 13 45 27 38

OVERALL RECORD (since 1983): ....................................................... 11 – 72 – 3 HOME VS. FCS RANKED TEAMS: ......................................................... 8 – 30 – 0 Last Win: Sept. 16, 2006 – 20-17 over #19 Eastern Kentucky AWAY VS. FCS RANKED TEAMS: ........................................................... 3 – 41– 2 Last Win: Oct. 27, 1984 – 20-19 over #12 Furman NEUTRAL VS. FCS RANKED TEAMS: ....................................................... 0 – 1 – 1 1

– NCAA I-AA (FCS) National Playoffs – NCAA I-AA (FCS) National Championship; Charleston, S.C. – Game played at South Carolina’s Williams-Bryce Stadium, Columbia, S.C. due to damage in Charleston from Hurrican Hugo 2 3

RECORD AGAINST FCS NATIONAL RANKING: No. 1 .....................................0–9–0 No. 2 .....................................4–5–0 No. 3 .....................................1–5–1 No. 4 .....................................0–2–0 No. 5 .....................................0–2–1 No. 6 .....................................0–9–0 No. 7 .....................................0–3–1 No. 8 .....................................0–6–0 No. 9 .....................................0–2–0 No. 10 ...................................1–1–0 No. 11 ...................................0–5–0 No. 12 ...................................2–1–0 No. 13 ...................................0–2–0

No. 14 ...................................0–2–0 No. 15 ...................................0–4–0 No. 16 ...................................0–2–0 No. 17 ...................................0–0–0 No. 18 ...................................1–3–0 No. 19 ...................................1–1–0 No. 20 ...................................0–2–0 No. 21 ...................................0–2–0 No. 22 ...................................0–0–0 No. 23 ...................................1–0–0 No. 24 ...................................0–1–0 No. 25 ...................................0–3–0

vs. NATIONALLY RANKED FBS TEAMS Nov. 18, 2006 Sept. 15, 2007 Nov. 17, 2012

at #3 Florida................................... at #23 Georgia ............................... at #4 Alabama ...............................

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0 16 0

62 45 49

vs. NCA A FBS TEAMS SINCE 2000 YEAR 2012 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2003 2002 2001 2000

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OPPONENT at Alabama at Marshall at Georgia Tech at NC State at Vanderbilt at Florida State at Georgia at Alabama at Florida at Cincinnati at Alabama at NC State at Duke at Auburn at Louisville at LSU

STADIUM Bryant-Denny Joan C. Edwards Bobby Dodd Carter-Finley Vanderbilt Doak Campbell Sanford Bryant-Denny Ben Hill Griffen Nipert Bryant-Denny Carter-Finley Wallace Wade Jordan-Hare Papa John’s Tiger

CAPACITY 101,821 38,019 55,000 57,583 39,773 82,300 92,138 90,233 90,233 35,000 83,818 53,800 33,941 86,063 42,000 91,600

ATTENDANCE 101,126 25, 317 42,132 56,417 36,350 73,024 92,138 90,233 90,233 22,637 77,306 53,800 18,800 80,067 35,214 87,188

RESULT L, 49-0 L, 52-24 L, 63-21 L, 48-7 L, 45-0 L, 69-0 L, 45-16 L, 52-6 L, 62-0 L, 7-3 L, 52-0 L, 59-20 L, 29-3 L, 56-0 L, 31-7 L, 58-0

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History & Records // Post-Season Teams

WCU RECORD BOOK – WESTERN IN POST-SEASON

• 1949 •

• 1983 •

North State Conference Champions

NCAA Division I-AA National Finalist

Western Carolina had struggled through its first 15 seasons of football with only two winning seasons in two decades, but all that frustration was forgotten in 1949 when Coach Tom Young completed a four-year, post-World War II building program with an 8-2 regular season and the school’s first North State Conference championship and first postseason appearance. The Cats, led by a stingy defense, won its first five games and allowed only two touchdowns in those victories. The only blemishes on the season were non-conference losses to Maryville (20-13) and Emory & Henry (27-26) as Western finished unbeaten in conference play. The team was rewarded by a bid to play in the Smoky Mountain Bowl in Bristol, Va., where the Cats lost to West Liberty State. Art Byrd, a 165-pound guard, was named to the Associated Press Little All-America Team, Western’s first All-America selection. Linemen Buffalo Humphries and Hugh Constance along with backs Hugh “Pee Wee” Hamilton and Ralph McConnell joined Byrd on the All-North State Conference Team.

Art Byrd, a 165-pound two-way guard for the 1949 North State Conference championship team, was Western’s first All-America selection.

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Linebacker Steve Yates was leader and first team All-American on the 1974 team, which was WCU’s first to reach the NCAA playoffs.

• 1974 •

NCAA Division II Playoffs Coach Bob Waters, who saw a perfect season and a trip to the NAIA playoffs denied by a loss in the final game of the 1969 season, led WCU to its first NCAA postseason appearance the hard way five years later. The 1974 Catamounts, playing in a sparkling new stadium, lost their season and stadium opener to visiting Murray State and struggled the next two weeks before establishing themselves as one of the nation’s top NCAA Division II teams. After the season-opening loss, the Cats continued to struggle offensively for the next two weeks but did manage wins over Tennessee Tech (9-7) and Appalachian State (2114) with outstanding defense. The offense, behind the running of freshman Darrell Lipford and passing of quarterback Jeff Walker to Jerry Gaines and Eagle Moss, found the right gear and the defense continued its great play. In the process, the Catamounts won nine in a row—including victories over top 10 teams Indiana State and Western Kentucky—and won a bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs where they lost a heartbreaker to No. 1 ranked Louisiana Tech, 10-7. The ‘74 Cats finished the season ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press College Division poll and their defense established team records that still stand to this day. Most significant was allowing a mere nine touchdowns on the season (eight rushing and one passing) and only three over the last six games. Gaines and linebacker Steve Yates were first team All-America selections.

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Like the 1974 team, the ‘83 Catamounts got off to a slow start by losing its first two games to Clemson and Wake Forest. After the two setbacks, WCU would go through the next 12 Saturdays unbeaten en route to the NCAA Division I-AA championship game. The winning streak started in the third week of the season when Western rallied from a 10-point deficit in the closing two minutes to defeat East Tennessee State, 17-16, and ended with a loss to Southern Illinois in the national championship game in Charleston, S.C. Despite the strong comeback in regular season play that produced an 8-2-1 record and No. 9 national ranking, Waters’ Cats barely made it into the I-AA playoffs. They proved their worthiness the next three weeks with come-from-behind, heart-stopping wins over Colgate (24-23), Holy Cross (2821) and Furman (14-7). The win over Furman was particularly pleasing as the teams had tied, 17-17, in the regular season, allowed the Paladins to win the Southern Conference title as they had played and won one more league game due to a scheduling quirk. Over 5,000 WCU fans traveled to Greenville, S.C., for the rematch which was aired by CBS-TV. On the 1983 team, wide receiver Eric Rasheed and defensive back Tiger Greene were All-America selections. Seven members of the ‘83 squad went on to play in the NFL and the team set an NCAA record for the most games played (15) in a season.

The 1983 Cats advanced to the NCAA I-AA championship game after its 14-7 upset of Furman.

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History & Records // 1983 Recap

GAME 1 Clemson, S.C. (Sept. 3) – The Catamounts got into a hole early at Clemson and were never able to dig out. The Tigers scored on their first possession and four consecutive possessions late in the first quarter into the second. Bernard Jones, playing the new “Bandit” position, accounted for Western’s lone touchdown when he intercepted a pass and returned it 17 yards for the score. Dean Biasucci kicked a 32-yard field goal to round out the Catamounts’ scoring. Reserve quarterback Willie Perkins came off the bench to pass for 114 yards. WCU Clemson

1st 2nd 0 0 10 17

3rd 0 10

4th 10 7

Final 10 44

GAME 2 Winston-Salem, N.C. (Sept. 17) – A Western Carolina football team was shut out for the first time in 64 games. The Catamounts were plagued by a bevy of mistakes as they amassed 317 yards but had drives stopped at the Wake Forest 10, 25 twice and four-yard lines. Jeff Gilbert and Willie Perkins combined for 200 yards passing and tailback Leonard Williams rushed for 86 yards. WCU Wake

1st 2nd 0 0 0 7

3rd 0 7

4th 0 7

Final 0 21

GAME 3 Cullowhee, N.C. (Sept. 24) – Possibly the most dramatic comeback ever staged by a Western Carolina football team. The Catamounts trailed East Tennessee State, 16-6, with 4:31 to play in the fourth quarter when they took possession at their own nine yard line. WCU drove 91 yards in eight plays to score when wide receiver Eric Rasheed made what was labeled the “Immaculate Reception II” on a 37yard pass from Willie Perkins after the football had been tipped twice by a Bucs’ defender. A two-point conversion pass from Jeff Gilbert to Melvin Dorsey cut the disadvantage to two, 16-14. A perfectly executed on-side kick gave the Cats the ball again with 2:25 to play. Six plays later, Dean Biasucci kicked a game-winning, 43-yard field goal as Western took the lead with 0:32 showing on the game clock. Rasheed caught seven passes for 103 yards. ETSU WCU

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GAME 4 Huntington, W.Va. (Oct. 1) – The Catamounts started slowly in their second Southern Conference game and trailed Marshall, 7-0, late in the second quarter. WCU’s first score came with less than two minutes left in the first half when Jeff Gilbert threw his first touchdown pass of the season. Western took the lead for good on its first possession of the second half on Leonard Williams’ 10-yard sweep. He finished the day with 119 yards on the ground and two scores, while Gilbert completed 16-of-23 passes for 160 yards and two TDs. The Cats’ defense held Marshall to 192 yards and sacked the quarterback six times as Richard Dukes, Mark Buffamoyer and Tiger Greene (2 INTs) were the leaders. WCU Marshall

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3rd 14 0

4th 0 0

Final 21 7

GAME 5 Cookeville, Tenn. (Oct. 8) – Western exploded in the opening six minutes of the second half for three touchdowns to rout Tennessee Tech, 42-10. The Cats led 14-13 at halftime, but Jeff Gilbert led three quick drives to blow the game open. Gilbert gave signs of things to come with a 16-of-22 performance for 188 yards and two scores. Eric Rasheed caught seven passes for 108 yards and Kristy Kiser caught five for

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100 yards. Milton Beck rushed for 97 yards, scored once and threw a TD pass on the tailback option. Tiger Greene led the defense with an interception, a blocked punt, forced fumble and broke up two passes en route to being named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week. WCU Tenn. Tech

1st 2nd 0 14 0 3

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GAME 6 Cullowhee, N.C. (Oct. 15) – It was the Southern Conference showdown between Western Carolina and Furman – the league’s first place teams – and neither team would leave the field a loser, playing to a 17-17 tie. Western built a 17-0 lead on a pair of scoring runs by tailback Leonard Williams and a Dean Biasucci field goal. The Paladins mounted a 90-yard drive late in the first half and trailed 17-7 going into halftime. They cut the lead to three points midway in the fourth and then tied the game with 0:27 remaining. Jeff Gilbert threw a school-record 48 passes and completed 23 for 233 yards. Eric Rasheed and Kristy Kiser combined for 12 catches. Mark Buffamoyer, Richard Dukes, Steve Marshall and Jimmy Luther led the defensive unit in a solid performance. Furman WCU

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3rd 0 0

4th 10 0

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GAME 7 Cullowhee, N.C. (Oct. 22) – The Catamounts spotted Wofford three-point leads twice in the opening 20 minutes before scoring 24 unanswered points en route to a non-conference win on Homecoming Day. Melvin Dorsey led the Cats to their biggest rushing total of the season to that point as he picked up 117 yards. Jeff Gilbert continued his hot passing with a 14-of-21 performance for 183 yards and a pair of scores. The victory ran Western’s string of unbeaten games to five. Wofford WCU

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GAME 8 Cullowhee, N.C. (Oct. 29) – The Catamounts passed their last big conference test with flying colors and appeared in the NCAA Division I-AA poll for the first time with an impressive victory over Chattanooga. Western used a big play defense and opportunistic offense to claim this crucial victory. The defense caused four turnovers and two other costly mistakes while the offense took advantage of all but one scoring opportunity. Jeff Gilbert completed only eight passes, but three went for touchdowns. Ricky Pate was voted Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week with 20 tackles. The kicking game was another key factor as Dean Biasucci booted a pair of clutch field goals and Steve Kornegay averaged 44 yards per punt. UTC WCU

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first place in the SoCon and gave WCU its first win over The Citadel in Charleston since 1972. WCU The Citadel

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4th 10 0

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GAME 10 Cullowhee, N.C. (Nov. 12) – The Catamounts scored on their first three possessions and coasted to an easy 43-7 win over Gardner-Webb. Jeff Gilbert passed for 295 yards and accounted for five touchdowns in less than three quarters of play. He threw three TD passes and ran for two scores, the first-time a WCU signal caller had scored two touchdowns in a game in 20 years. Eric Rasheed caught eight passes for 119 yards and a score, and Kristy Kiser had four receptions for 93 yards and two TDs. The defense, led by Steve Marshall’s two INTs, held the Bulldogs to 163 yards of offense. G-W WCU

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4th 0 10

Final 7 43

GAME 11 Cullowhee, N.C. (Nov. 19) – Western locked up an NCAA I-AA playoff bid with a win over Appalachian State before a sold-out Whitmire Stadium (13,924). The win over the arch-rival Mountaineers was the third-in-a-row in the series for the Catamounts in their ninth-straight week without a loss. The Cats led 20-0 before the Mountaineers got on the board, and the halftime margin of 13 points, 20-7, was the closest the visitors could manage. Western rolled up 458 yards of total offense including a season-high 243 yards on the ground. Tailbacks Leonard Williams and Melvin Dorsey combined for 196 yards and four TDs. Jeff Gilbert passed for 197 yards including seven times to Eric Rasheed. Richard Dukes, Clyde Simmons and Mark Buffamoyer led another outstanding defensive effort. ASU WCU

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3rd 0 14

4th 8 7

Final 15 41

GAME 12 – NCAA I-AA Playoffs – First Round Cullowhee, N.C. (Nov. 26) – The Catamounts made one of the greatest comebacks, if not THE greatest comeback in WCU’s 50-season football history to edge Colgate, 24-23. The Red Raiders bolted to a 23-0 lead in the opening 28 minutes as they rolled up 281 yards of offense in the first half. The Cats came back in the last 18 seconds of the first half with their first score and trailed 23-7 at halftime. The second half was all Western as the Catamounts held Colgate to 91 yards and four first downs in the last 30 minutes. Meanwhile, Jeff Gilbert passed almost at will as he totaled 376 yards through the air and three scores. Eric Rasheed and Kristy Kiser combined for 15 catches, 272 yards and all three TDs. Dean Biasucci kicked a recordtying 51-yard field goal in the win. Colgate WCU

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GAME 13 – NCAA 1-AA Playoffs - Quarterfinals

GAME 9 Charleston, S.C. (Nov. 5) – Western moved up to 18th in the NCAA I-AA poll with an impressive victory over The Citadel. The defense scored two touchdowns before the offense reached the playing field. The Catamounts led 14-0 with only 1:53 elapsed as Miles Nicholson intercepted a pass on the first play of the game and returned it for a TD. Ricky Pate blocked a punt and fell on it in the end zone for the second score. Melvin Dorsey rushed for 116 yards and QB Jeff Gilbert completed 19of-30 passes for 259 yards. The win ran Western’s unbeaten streak to seven, kept the Cats in a tie for

Worcester, Mass. (Dec. 3) – The Catamounts came from behind twice then held off a furious rally by Holy Cross to win, 28-21. Western trailed 7-0 in the second quarter and 14-7 in the third and did not take the lead until early in the fourth period. Holy Cross came back to tie the game, 21-21, midway through the fourth quarter, but the Catamounts roared back on their next possession to score the winning touchdown with 4:54 to play. After an exchange of punts Holy Cross took over at its own one-yard line with under three minutes left

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and drove to the WCU 15-yard line before defensive back Richard Dukes preserved the win by knocking away a pass intended for the Crusaders’ tight end at the five. Jeff Gilbert completed 28-of-52 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns. Kristy Kiser caught nine passes for 94 yards and a TD with eight of his catches going for first downs. Eric Rasheed caught five passes for 89 yards and two scores. Clyde Simmons, who returned a blocked punt 60 yards for a touchdown, led the defensive play.

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GAME 14 – NCAA I-AA Playoffs – Semifinals Greenville, S.C. (Dec. 10) – Western Carolina’s fired up defense was the story of this game that was televised on CBS in 22 states and to 42-percent of the nation. The Catamounts limited the Paladins, one of the most explosive I-AA offenses, just 18 yards rushing. Stanford Jennings, the Southern Conference Player of the Year, was held to just 25 yards rushing on 13 carries. David Charpia had three interceptions for the Cats, including two key picks in the fourth quarter. The Catamounts, despite dominating the stats, only had a 6-0 halftime advantage. The Paladins picked off a Jeff Gilbert pass early in the third quarter and, with 10:59 left, took a 7-6 advantage on Dennis Williams’ two-yard run. With 11:20 left in the game, WCU started a possession on its own 10 yard line. Nine plays later, the Cats kicked what looked to be a key field goal. But, on the kick Furman was hit with a roughing the kicker penalty. WCU elected to take the penalty and subsequent first down, negating the three points. The big gamble paid off two plays later when Melvin Dorsey scored from four yards out with 6:09 to play. The Cats elected to go for two and Gilbert hit Eddie West with a crucial pass. Furman then suffered two interceptions and a muffed punt. The Paladins were kept pinned in their own territory thanks to a pair of booming punts by Steve Kornegay. In all, Furman was held to just 12 first downs and only two rushing first downs.

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3rd

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GAME 15 – NCAA I-AA National Championship Charleston, S.C. (Dec. 17) – The Catamounts ran out of playoff miracles as they lost the I-AA national championship to Southern Illinois. SIU’s defense lived up to its ranking and reputation as it throttled Western’s highly regarded passing attack with seven interceptions. WCU dominated play in the first quarter as they drove deep into Salukis’ territory twice, but failed to score. In that initial period, the Catamounts moved the ball to the SIU four-yard line and lost the ball on a fumble. On its next possession, Western missed a field goal attempt. While the offense was moving the ball effectively, the defense limited SIU’s offense to a mere 18 yards in the first quarter. The game changed quickly in the second quarter, though, as SIU’s defense took charge and turned an interception into a touchdown and held Western’s offense to zero yards in the period. The sky fell on the Catamounts in the third as two more interceptions virtually gave SIU touchdowns and the Salukis added a safety and a score set-up by a 72-yard kick return to lead, 330. Western’s only score came in the fourth quarter when Jeff Gilbert connected with Kristy Kiser on an 18-yard pass that culminated an 85-yard drive.

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History & Records // Coahcing History

Western Carolina Coaching Information

ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACHES

HEAD COACHING RECORDS

ANDREWS, Ralph ....................................................................... 1937-40 ARTHURS, Pat .............................................................................2010-11 BANKS, Arketa ............................................................................ 2009-12 BEATHARD, Kurt ..................................................................... 1996-2001 BECKMAN, Tim ........................................................................... 1990-95 BLEIL, Bill ..........................................................................................1996 BLUE, Kenyon ..............................................................................2010-11 BODLE, Dave ....................................................................................1989 BOWMAN, Mack ...............................................................................1959 BRANDON, S.O. ......................................................................... 1938-40 BRIGGS, Kent ............................................................................. 1982-88 CLINKSCALE, Steven .......................................................................2008 COLLINS, Chris ........................................................................... 2010-12 COLLINS, Geoff........................................................................... 2002-05 COOPER, Bob...................................................................................1961 DALTON, Don .............................................................................. 1971-89 DAVIS, Ty .....................................................................................2008-11 DeGRAFFENREID, Al ................................................................. 1980-96 DENNING, Don ........................................................................... 1969-73 DENNY, Bill .................................................................................. 2000-01 DIMEO, Casey...................................................................................2007 ELDER, Trey............................................................................ 2012-pres. FELA, Jeff .................................................................................... 1990-94 FOLLETT, Andy ............................................................................2008-11 FREISE, Fred ....................................................................................1946 GIBSON, Dan .......................................................................... 2008-pres. GLENN, Brad........................................................................... 2012-pres. GODETTE, Cary................................................................................2002 GUDGER, Jim ............................................................................. 1946-58 GUNTHROP, Michael .............................................................. 1997-2001 HAMILTON, Romie ............................................................................1963 HECKENDORF, Keith.................................................................. 2008-10 HENNIGAN, Mike ........................................................................ 1982-83 HODGIN, Steve ........................................................................... 1980-89 HOLT, John .............................................................................. 2012-pres. HOLTHOUSER, Will .................................................................... 1990-96 HOOD, Jay ...................................................................................2010-11 JACKSON, Myron........................................................................ 2002-07 JENNINGS, Raymond .......................................................................1997 JONES, Norris ............................................................................. 1950-51 JOYE, Bill ..........................................................................................1966 KEY, Brent .........................................................................................2004 KINNEY, Sandy............................................................................ 1994-95 KIRKPATRICK, Donnie ................................................................ 2003-04 LEMMOND, Vaughn ..........................................................................1955 LITTLE, Cameron ..............................................................................1968 LOGO, Rick ................................................................................. 2001-02 LOVETT, Jim ............................................................................... 1962-63 LOWE, Marty ............................................................................... 2005-06 MALONE, Doug .................................................................................2007 MARINO, Vince ........................................................................... 1994-95 MATOUS, Ken ...................................................................................2002 MAYERS, Michael .............................................................................2010 McCONNELL, Tuck ..................................................................... 1947-48 McDONALD, Marion .......................................................... 1938-41, 1946 MILLS, Pat ............................................................................... 2012-pres. MILLWOOD, Don ......................................................................... 1974-88 MOGRIDGE, Allen .............................................................................2003 MOLNAR, Charlie ..............................................................................1989 MOORE, Patrick .......................................................................... 2000-01 NAPERT, David ........................................................................... 2003-07 O’BRIEN, Dick ......................................................................... 1996-2006 O’DANIEL, Drew.......................................................................... 2005-07 PAPPAS, Jim .....................................................................................1954 PATE, Bobby................................................................................ 1974-79 PATTEN, David ........................................................................ 2013-pres. PAWLOWSKI, Matt .......................................................................2008-11 PETERSON, Bruce ...........................................................................1968 POWERS, Don ............................................................. 1968-83; 2006-07 QUINN, Shawn ........................................................................ 2013-pres. RAYE, Craig.......................................................................................1990 REED, Rodney ..................................................................................2003 REIS, Kris ..........................................................................................2002 RHEA, Mark............................................................................. 2009-pres. RHULE, Matt ............................................................................... 2002-05 ROBERTS, Justin ........................................................................ 2009-10 ROBINSON, Dan ...............................................................................1950 ROOF, Ted .........................................................................................1997 ROSS, Jeremiah...........................................................................2010-11 RUCKER, Brian ........................................................................... 2006-07 RYAN, Steve ...................................................................... 1989, 1996-99 SANDUSKY, E.J. ...............................................................................1995 SATTERFIELD, Marcus .....................................................................2005 SCOTT, John ............................................................................... 2006-08 SCOTT, Tommy ........................................................................... 1984-89 SETZER, Bob ............................................................... 1956-61, 1966-88 SEWARD, Lamont ....................................................................... 2006-07 SHERROD, Brad ......................................................................... 2008-09 SIMS, De’Rail .......................................................................... 2013-pres. SISA, Steve ............................................................................. 2012-pres. SMITH, Jordan ..................................................................................2012 SMITH, Ty .................................................................................... 1980-81 SPEIR, Mark ................................................................................ 1993-96 STANLEY, Bill ....................................................................................1969 THOMAS, Dennis .................................................................... 2013-pres. TURNER, John ..................................................................................2002 UNDERWOOD, Charles ....................................................................1951 VARN, Todd ................................................................................. 2002-04 VARNEY, Sid .....................................................................................1960 WALKER, Curtis ................................................................................2012 WAHONICK, John .............................................................................1937 WARE, Dwight ...................................................................................1950 WAUGH, Ethan........................................................................ 1999-2001 WAUGH, Maury ....................................................................... 1997-2001 WEST, Eddie .....................................................................................1993 WHITE, Clayton ........................................................................... 2004-05 WIKE, Johnny ............................................................... 1964-73, 1984-94 WILLIAMS, Denny .............................................................................1964 WOODS, Thomas .................................................................... 1997-2000 WOOLUM, Tuck .......................................................................... 1991-93 YOUNG, Tom ............................................................................... 1955-56

NAME C.C. Poindexter Ralph James James Whatley Marion McDonald Tom Young Dan Robinson Bob Waters Dale Strahm Steve Hodgin Bill Bleil Kent Briggs Dennis Wagner Mark Speir TOTALS

SEASONS 1931-34 (4 years) 1935-38 (4 years) 1939-41 (3 years) 1945 (1 year) 1946-55 (10 years) 1956-68 (13 years) 1969-88 (20 years) 1989 (1 year) 1990-96 (7 years) 1997-2001 (5 years) 2002-2007 (6 years) 2008-2011 (4 years) 2012 - pres. (1 year) 78 SEASONS

W 10 4 6 1 39 51 116 3 31 23 22 8 1 314

L 26 30 15 3 55 67 94 7 45 32 43 36 10 454

T 2 3 1 0 4 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 23

PCT .324 .153 .295 .250 .418 .435 .550 .318 .408 .418 .388 .182 .091 .412

C.C. Poindexter was WCU’s first head football coach.

Jim Whatley (left) served as head coach from 1939-41, while Marion McDonald (right) was Western Carolina’s head coach for the 1945 season.

Tom Young served as head coach for nine seasons (1946-55).

Dan Robinson (1956-68) is one of only two coaches to amass over 50 wins as the Catamounts’ head coach.

Bob Waters was head coach from 1969-88. He is the school’s all-time winningest coach with 116 victories.

Dale Strahm led WCU during the 1989 season.

Steve Hodgin served as WCU’s head coach for six years (1990-96), after being an assistant for nine seasons.

Bill Bleil posted two winning seasons as WCU’s head coach from 1997-2001.

Kent Briggs led his alma mater from 2002 through the 2007 season.

Dennis Wagner was WCU’s head coach for four seasons from 2008-11.

A former WCU assistant under Steve Hodgin, Mark Speir took over in 2012.

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Tribute to a Champion ... Coach Bob Waters B ob Waters and Western Carolina football were synonymous during the 20 football seasons from 1969 through 1988. The evolution and success of the school’s athletic programs, especially its football program, during that period can be attributed largely to his talents and personality. He grew up in the small farming town of Sylvania in south Georgia and, despite physical frailties, earned 11 athletic letters in three sports. During the spring of his senior year at Screven County High School, he traveled to South Georgia College for a tryout and suffered a broken leg the first day and was not offered a scholarship. He landed on his feet five months later at Stetson University in Deland, Fla., as a freshman quarterback and defensive back. Waters must have wondered if someone was trying to tell him something when Stetson officials decided to drop the school’s football program at the end of that season. Not to be discouraged, in his efforts to play football, Waters took his talents to Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., where he spent the next three years as a quarterback, defensive back and an outstanding student. He led Presbyterian to the 1960 Tangerine Bowl and was named the game’s most outstanding player despite his team’s loss. His performance in the Tangerine Bowl gave cause for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and AFL’s San Diego Chargers to draft Waters in 1960. He signed with the 49ers, bought a Corvette, grabbed headlines in his first season when he threw three touchdown passes in an upset of the Baltimore Colts, and soon thereafter, met and married Sherine Gidney. He overcame numerous injuries in his five-year NFL career — four as quarterback and one as a defensive back. The injuries mounted and Waters opted for a career change in 1965 as he hung up his cleats and enrolled in graduate school with a coaching career in mind. His alma mater offered the opportunity and he returned as an assistant coach at Presbyterian in 1966. After two seasons, he left Clinton to return to the west coast as the wide receivers coach at Stanford University for the 1968 season. Western Carolina officials gambled and hired Waters, whose coaching experience was limited to those three sea-

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sons as an assistant, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions made in the WCU’s history. He served notice of things to come by leading his first team — the 1969 Catamounts — to a 9-1 record with an exciting pass oriented offense. A national ranking followed at the end of the 1972 season and in 1974, when WCU advanced to its first NCAA playoff appearance. His 1983 team will go down as one of the school’s best, reaching the NCAA I-AA championship game. In 20 seasons at the helm of the football program, he guided the Catamounts to 116 victories, produced 13 All-Americans, 54 first-team All-Southern Conference selections and brought the University more positive publicity than could ever be measured in monetary terms. Prior to his arrival, WCU had posted only five winning football records in 20 seasons, while 13 of Waters’ 20 teams turned in winning ledgers. In 15 years (1971-86) as athletics director, Waters led the growth and played a key part in the school’s membership in the Southern Conference. He cultivated and rallied support for a new football stadium, which became a reality in 1974, and an impressive basketball arena as part of a multipurpose Ramsey Center, which was completed in 1986. His coaching and administrative successes as well as his courage in his fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) were recognized throughout the country as his story was chronicled by every major print and electronic media outlet in the nation. Waters has additionally been inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame, the Florida Citrus Bowl Hall of Fame and the Western Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. He was forced to step down as head football coach in March of 1989 and died less than three months later (May 29, 1989) at the age of 50.

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—A—

ABANIFI, Emeka ...................................2006 ABERNETHY, David ......................... 1997-98 ABRAHAM, Pablo ....................... 1998-2001 ABRAHAM, Paul ............................. 1981-84 ADAMS, Boyd.................................1961, 63 ADAMS, Charles..............................1972-74 ADAMS, Jerry ................................. 1961-65 AIKEN, Craig .................................. 1991-94 ALA, Rainey.....................................2011-12 ALEXANDER, Deja .......................... 2010-12

CRAIG AIKEN,1991-94

ALFORD, T. ..................................... 2002-04 ALI, Ibn ................................................2008 ALLISON, Howard .................................1938 ALLISON, Jack ................................ 1946-49 ALLEN, Brett .................................. 2009-11 ALLEN, Curtis ................................. 1977-79 ALLEN, Lawson............................... 1932-34 ALLEN, Kenny ................................. 1979-80 ALLEN, Shamar .............................. 2004-07 ALSTON, George .............................1978-81 ALTENBURG, Dan ........................... 1968-70 AMERICA, Reggie .................................2010 ANDERSON, Mike .......................... 2010-12 ANDREWS, Clyde ............................1940-41 ANDREWS, Robert ...............................1937

MICHAEL BANKS, 1999-2002

ANDREWS, Roland ...............................1965 ANGEL, Dan .........................................1961 ANGEL, Ralph ................................1934, 36 ANNAS, Ben.........................................1999 AQUILINA, Victor ............................ 2008-09 ARANT, Scottie ............................... 1985-88 ARMSTRONG, Chad .............................1987 ARNETTE, Frank.............................. 1950-51 ARNEY, Lawrence ........................... 1949-50 ARRINGTON, Jack........................... 1947-49 ASHLEY, Tony ................................. 1968-71 ATKINSON, Buck ..................................1954 ATKINSON, Charles ..............................1955 AUDREY, Sam ......................................1938 AUGHTRY, Ronnie ........................... 1958-59 AUSTIN, Keith ................................ 1990-92

TRACY BIGGS, 1996-2000

AWTREY, Chris................................ 1989-92

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BAILEY, Carlton .............................. 2004-07 BAILEY, Charles.............................. 1961-63 BAILEY, Nas .........................................1933 BAKER, Brett.................................. 1988-90 BALL, Gary ..................................... 1981-82 BALLARD, William ................................1955 * BALTHROP, Pete ....................... 2010-pres. BANFORD, Eric................................2011-12 BANKS, Jim.............................. 1946, 49-50 BANKS, Kenny................................ 1990-94 BANKS, Michael ........................1999-2002

MARCUS BRADLEY, 1996-97

BANKS, Telly .................................. 1994-97 BARE, Anthony ............................... 1986-89 BARGELLA, Todd ............................ 2002-03 BARKER, John ................................ 1965-66 BARNES, Lamar ............................. 2002-05 BARNES, Roton ...............................1940-41 BARNES, Shonte ..................................2007 BARNES, Warren ..................................1945 BARNHILL, Lawrence...................... 1932-33 BARNWELL, Howard ................. 1940, 46-47 BARNWELL, Jim ............................. 1941, 46 BARRINGER, Joe ...................... 1996, 98-99 BARRON, Lloyd .............................. 1984-86 BASS, Francis ................................ 1957-60 BATES, Earl .................................... 1984-87

ALONZO CARMICHAEL, 1983-86

BATHIANY, Andrew ...............................2008 BATTEN, John .......................................1966

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BATTLE, Dorian.....................................2007

BROWN, Marcus ..................................2007

CELLA, Justin ................................. 1998-99

BAXTER, Robert ............................. 1988-89

BROWN, Mario .....................................2002

CHAMBERS, Austin .........................2010-11

BEACHUM, Thomas ..............................1946

BROWN, Robbie ............................. 1991-93

CHAMBERS, Jeff ........................ 1998-2001

BEAM, Lamar .......................................2005

BROWN, Robert ............................. 1963-64

* CHAMBERS, Keensen...............2012-pres.

BEAM, Max .................................... 1946-48

BROWN, Robert ..............................1976-79

CHANDLER, Buddy ......................... 1964-65

BEATY, James “Bill”........................ 1968-70

BROWN, Ronald ............................. 1959-60

CHAPMAN, Harold ......................... 1935-36

BEATTY, Jerry........................................1969

BROWN, Stephen ........................... 2004-07

CHAPMAN, Weaver......................... 1935-36

BECK, Milton ................................. 1983-86

BROWN, Stewart ............................ 1949-51

CHAPPELL, Brett .................1994-95, 97-98

BELL, Bill ................................. 1950, 52-53

BROWN, William ..................................1946

CHASON, Don ................................ 1980-82

BELL, Mitchell ................................ 2007-10

BROWN, Zack ................................ 2007-08

CHAVIS, Reggie .............................. 1994-97

BENNES, Joe ........................................1945

BROWNLEE, Mike........................... 1977-79

CHESTER, Bruce...................................1946

BENSON, Bill .......................................1962

BRUNS, Gary ................................. 1972-73

CHILDERS, Carol ..................................1954

* BENSON, Karnorris...................2012-pres.

BRYAN, James................................ 1987-88

CHILDERS, Jack ............................. 1963-66

BERNARD, James ........................... 1996-99

BYRANT, Donnie ......................... 1999-2001

CHILDERS, Tobe ............................. 1958-60

BEST, Dan ...................................... 1995-98

BRYANT, Jennings.................................1938

CHURCH, Roy ................................. 1950-53

BETHUNE, Christian .............................2009

BRYANT, Jimmy .............................. 1959-61

CICCONE, Jeff .................................1974-77

BIASUCCI, Dean............................. 1980-83

BRYCE, Wyche ................................1972-74

CILENTO, Pat.................................. 2001-02

BIGGERSTAFF, Mike ....................... 1967-69

BRYSON, Jim.................................. 1946-47

* CLARK, Ace .............................. 2011-pres.

BIGGS, Tracy ..............................1996-2000

BUCHANAN, Paul ..................... 1929, 31-32

CLARK, Doyle .......................................1955

BICKNESE, Mike ............................ 1981-82

BUCHANAN, Ray ..................................1953

CLARK, Greg ........................................2008

BIRCH, Randy ......................................2005

BUFFAMOYER, Mark....................... 1981-84

CLARK, Jawan ............................1999-2000

BISHOP, Jerry ................................. 1958-61

BULLARD, Clay..........................1978, 80-81

CLARK, Justin................................. 2003-06

BLACK, Ben ................................... 1990-92

BULLARD, Red .....................................1939

CLARK, Ralph ................................ 1946-49

BLACK, Frank ................................. 1935-36

BUMGARNER, Clyde....................... 1949-52

CLARK, Morrio ............................... 2004-06

BLACK, Mike .................................. 1968-70

BUMGARNER, Don ...............................1955

CLARK-DEAR, Joe........................... 2006-08

BLAKE, Eddie ................................. 1968-70

BUMPER, Billy ............................... 1991-94

CLAWSON, Elton ............................ 1993-96

BLAKE, Ricky .......................................1978

BUMPUS, Jonte....................................2009

CLAXTON, Robert .................................1945

BLALOCK, Charlie ................................1952

BURCHFIEL, Tommy ........................1975-76

CLAXTON, Steve ..............................1975-76

BLANTON, James ............................1975-76

BURGESS, Mark............................. 2005-06

CLAYTON, Henry ...................................1945

BLOOMER, Bill .....................................1968

BURGIN, Jim ........................................1940

CLAYTON, Max ............................... 1948-49

BOATENG, Fred .............................. 2000-02

BURGIS, Teddy ............................... 2001-02

CLEMENTS, Gib....................................1978

BODINE, Tom ................................. 1991-94

BURKETT, Willis.............................. 1966-67

CLEVELAND, Bill...................................1972

BOONE, Jerrod ...........................1998-2000

BURLESON, Bruce................................1949

CLOUDEN, Kurt .............................. 2007-08

BOST, Lew................................ 1960, 62-63

BURR, Steve ...................................1973-74

COBBLEDICK, Ron ......................... 1969-70

BOSTIC, Blake ............................... 2008-10

BURTON, DeNorrise ....................... 1995-98

COCKRELL, Josh............................. 2008-11

BOWEN, Jack ..................................1973-76

BUSH, Andy ................................... 1995-97

COFFEY, Joe .........................................1949

BOWEN, Mike ................................ 1981-82

BUSH, John .................................... 2002-05

COFFIN, Darvin .............................. 2003-04

BOWEN, Tommy ..............................1976-77

BUTLER, Jimmy .............................. 1993-96

COHEN, Eddie ................................ 2004-07

BOWERS, Bobby ..................................1946

BUTLER, Joe ................................... 1954-55

COHN, Herbert .....................................1939

BOWLES, Ed................................... 1962-66

BUTLER, Kamarco ................................1998

COLE, Herb .................................... 1972-75

BOWMAN, Mack ............................ 1949-52

BUTLER, William ............................ 1995-97

COLLINS, Chris.............................. 2006-09

BRADBURN, Wayne .........................1939-41

BYNUM, Fred .......................................1955

COLLINS, Geoff .............................. 1990-92

BRADLEY, Chad.............................. 1994-95

BYRD, Arthur .................................. 1946-49

COLLINS, Hobe .............................. 1946-47

BRADLEY, Jeff ................................ 2005-08

BYRD, Charles................................ 1954-57

COLLINS, Howard.................................1945

BRADLEY, Marcus .......................... 1996-97

BYRD, H.B............................................1952

COLLINS, Justin ............................. 2008-09

BRADY, Auzman ...................................1946

BYRD, Mickey ......................................1955

COMAN, Sam .......................................1952

BRATHWAITE, Jamaine ................... 1991-93

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COMPTON, Jerry ...................................1957

CAGLE, Henry.......................................1950

CONNER, Jeff ....................................... 1971

BRAXTON, Lonnie ............................1979-81

CAIN, Blake ................................... 2008-11

CONNER, Marlon..................................1991

BREEDEN, Brandon........................ 2005-06

CAINE, Kendrick ............................. 1996-97

CONRAD, Jackie ............................. 1957-58

BRIGGS, Kent .................................1976-79

CALAVERNE, Jim .............................1974-76

CONSTANCE, Hugh......................... 1946-49

BRINDISE, Zac ................................2010-11

CALDWELL, Cecil..................................1964

COOK, Robert ......................................1937

BRINKLEY, Jack ...............................1975-76

CALHOUN, Coy .....................................1955

COOK, Wesley ................................ 2010-12

BRINSON, Donnell ......................... 1993-96

CALLIS, Mark ..................................1971-73

COOK, Willis .................................. 1933-34

BRISSON, Zane ....................................1955

CAMPANA, Caesar .....................1998-2000

COOK, Deonte................................ 2002-04

BRISTOW, Jimmy ............................ 1951-53

CAMPBELL, Frank ................................1960

COOKE, Tim .........................................2007

BRITTAIN, Joe .......................................1934

CAMPBELL, Fred ..................................1933

COOPER, Bobby ............................. 1957-59

BROADWATER, Tom ........................ 1957-60

CANADAY, Larry....................................1960

COOPER, John......................................2006

BROADWAY, Gil ....................................2010

CANTRELL, Bryce .................................1985

COOPER, Louis............................... 1981-84

BROOKS, Billy ................................ 1962-63

CAPERILA, Bob .............................. 1949-50

COOPER, Ryan .....................................2007

BROOKS, Dan .................................1973-74

CARDANO, Conrad ...............................1970

COPE, Charles................................ 1954-55

BROOKS, Jay.................................. 1995-97

CARLOCK, Paul ....................................1945

CORBETT, Alan ............................... 1989-92

BROOKS, Josh................................ 1994-97

CARMICHAEL, Alonzo ..................... 1983-86

CORBIN, Grady .............................. 1954-55

BROOKS, Phillip.............................1967, 69

CARNES, Roger ....................................1963

CORBIN, Grady W. .......................... 1979-80

BROOKS, Shane............................. 1992-93

CARPENTER, Harvey .............................1945

CORBIN, Keith ................................1971-73

BROWN, Andre ............................... 2002-05

CARPENTER, Willie ..........................1976-79

CORLEY, Jim ................................... 1968-71

BROWN, Angelo ..................2006-07; 09-10

* CARSON, Courtland ................. 2010-pres.

CORPENING, Allan ......................... 1973-75

BROWN, Bob........................................1939

CARSWELL, Jon .............................. 1954-57

COSTON, J.C. .......................................1939

BROWN, Francis............................. 2003-05

CARTWRIGHT, Sanford .........................1955

COTTER, Charles ..................................1945

* BROWN, Garrett ....................... 2011-pres.

CASE, Kevin .........................................1980

COTTRELL, Todd ............................. 1987-89

BROWN, J.C. ........................................1945

CATER, Mike .................................. 1969-72

COUCH, Tommy ....................................1955

BROWN, J.C. .................................. 2003-06

CATHEY, Joe .........................................1939

COWAN, Leo ........................................ 1941

BROWN, Mace ............................... 1947-48

CAUBLE, Bob .......................................1962

COX, Clay ....................................... 1988-89

BRANDON, Charles ........................ 1952-53 BRASHEAR, John............................ 2000-01 BRATCHER, Eric ...................................1982

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GARDIN, Ricky ............................... 1988-89

HANNAH, Jacob ............................. 2004-05

COX, Nick.............................................2001

DUNN, Ted ..................................... 1978-80

GARLAND, Kyle ........................ 2005, 07-08

HANNAH, Steve .............................. 1988-89

COX, Roger .................................... 1964-66

DYER, Joe.............................................1932

GARRIS, Brad ................................ 1989-91

HANNAH, Wingate ................................1945 HANSSEN, Seth ......................... 1999-2001

GARRISON, Pat ....................................1962

HANSILL, John ............................... 1950-51

GARY, Cookie ................................. 1977-79

HARDIN, Frank ............................... 1945-48

CROOKS, Jonathon ........................ 1983-85

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GARRISON, James ......................... 1953-54

EARP, Cecil ..........................................1958

GARY, Walter .............................. 1998-2001

HARDY, William .............................. 1939-40

CROOKS, Kenya ...................................1997

EDMONSTONE, Ronald.........................1952

GAYLOR, Fred ....................................... 1941

HARKINS, Todd .............................. 1989-92

CROSLAND, Lamont .............................1996

EDWARDS, Clarence ............................1994

GEORGE, Antoine ........................... 2006-09

HARP, Gerald ................................. 1977-80

CROWDER, William ........................ 1938-39

EDWARDS, Hubert ......................... 1953-55

GEORGE, Bill........................................1957

HARPER, Willie............................... 2006-07

CRUDUP, Cedric ......................... 1997-2000

EDWARDS, Kenny........................... 1985-87

GIBBS, Clarence ..................................1978

HARRIS, Derrick ............................. 1990-91

CUCINELLA, Mike ........................... 1982-84

EDWARDS, Marshaun ..........................2010

GIBSON, Alvin ................................ 2008-09

HARRIS, Fred .......................................1946

CUNNINGHAM, Bobby .................... 1949-53

EFIRD, Jonathan...................................2009

GIBSON, Sam ...................................... 1941

HARRIS, Jim .........................................1946

CUNNINGHAM, Jack ......... 1949,52,54-55

ELKINS, Trade ................................ 1993-95

GILBERT, Jeff ........................... 1981, 83-84

HARRIS, Nate................................. 2008-11

CUNNINGHAM, Randolph .............1962-63

ELLIOT, Alvin ........................................1939

* GILL, Christon .......................... 2011-pres.

HARRIS, Robb .......................... 1994-95, 97

CUNNINGHAM, Sid ........................ 1977-79

ELLIOTT, Charles ..................................1934

GILLILAND, Beauford ..................1952-53, 58

* HARRIS, Sertonuse ..................2012-pres.

CURRIE, Todd................................. 1985-87

ELLIOTT, Keith ................................ 1966-68

GILMORE, Paul ....................................2007

HARRIS, Von Ray ............................ 1946-49

CURTIS, Levon .....................................2008

ELLIOTT, Reggie.............................. 1959-60

GIST, Calvin ................................... 1986-90

HARRISON, Charles........................ 1985-87

CURTIS, Darren .............................. 2004-07

ELLIS, David.........................................1963

GLOVER, Primus ............................. 2004-05

HARRISON, Derrick ........................ 1987-89

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ELLISON, Corey .............................. 2004-05

GODARD, Xavier ............................. 2002-04

HARVEY, Bob.................................. 1951-54

ENGLE, Roy ..........................................1952

GOFORTH, Woodrow.............................1935

HASSARD, Tim ....................................1978

ENGLISH, Jim .......................................1947

GOODE, Clarence .................................1953

HASTINGS, Matt............................. 2010-12

D’ALESSANDRIS, Joe ......................1973-76

ENDZEL, Eddie .....................................1955

GORDEN, Toren .......................... 1999-2001

* HAWKINS, Caleb ......................2012-pres.

DALTON, Danny .............................. 1973-75

ESTES, Bill ..................................... 1946-47

GOREE, Brad.................................. 1971, 73

HAWKINS, Jerry .............................. 1956-57

DALTON, Don ................................. 1967-69

ESTES, Eddie ..................................1978-81

GOSNELL, Keith ..............................1971-73

HAWKINS, Yates ...................................1931

DALTON, Scooter............................ 2001-04

ETHERIDGE, Clyde .................... 1949, 52-53

GRADY, Steve .......................................1970

HAYES, Kerry .................................. 1991-94

DANDELAKE, Augustus ................... 1935-37

EVERETT, Chris ............................... 2008-11

GRAHAM, Jimmy ............................ 1951-54

HAYGOOD, Charles ...............................1955

DANKMEYER, Chris ..............................2002

EVERHART, Clayton ........................ 1946-48

GRANT, Graham ............................. 1952-53

HAYNES, Chris......................................2010 HEARNS, Adam .............................. 2007-08

GRASTY, Hugh......................................1957

HEAVNER, Ovie............................... 1946-48

CREASMAN, J.B. ..................................1952 CRISP, Travis ........................................1998 CROCKER, William ......................... 1991-95

GRATE, RaShawn .................................2009

HELMS, Kell ................................... 1986-90

DAVIES, David ................................ 1968-70

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GRANT, Julius ................................. 1990-93

FAGAN, Jomo .......................................2005

GRAY, Charles ................................ 1937-39

HEMBY, Russell....................................2004

DAVIES, John ................................. 1968-70

FARMER, Earl ................................. 1954-55

GRAY, Darrel .................................. 2006-08

HEMPHILL, Andre ........................... 2004-05

DAVIS, Alney ........................................1970

FAWKES, Harry ............................... 1972-73

GRAY, Hampton....................................1938

HEMPHILL, Darris........................... 1989-91

DAVIS, Chad .................................. 1994-95

FERGUSON, Lorenzo...................1999-2000

GRAYSON, Steve .............................1979-81

HENDERSON, Don.......................... 1989-91

DAVIS, Fred .................................... 1984-86

FERGUSON, Mark.................................1932

GREEN, Ahmed ..........................1999-2002

HENDERSON, Donnie ..................... 1961-62

DAVIS, James ................................. 1985-87

FERGUSON, Mark Jr. .......................1971-73

GREEN, Gary ........................................2011

HENDERSON, Gary ..........................1974-76

DAVIS, Jim ..................................... 1969-72

FERGUSON, Roy ...................................1945

GREEN, Harry .......................................1934

HENDERSON, Houston .........................1945

DAVIS, Jimmy .......................................1972

FERRIS, Juwan .....................................2012

GREEN, Isaac ................................. 2004-05

HENDERSON, Ronnie ...........................1958

DAVIS, Kenny .......................................1975

FESPERMAN, Carl ................................1940

GREEN, Mike ................................. 1972-75

HENDERSON, Ronald ..................... 1961-64

DAVIS, L.J. ..................................... 2005-07

FITZPATRICK, Brendan.................... 1990-93

* GREEN, Terrence ...................... 2011-pres.

HENDRIX, Jack ............................... 1954-57

DAVIS, Matt .........................................2004

FLACK, William ....................................1945

GREENE, Chad ............................... 1991-95

HENRY, Fred ................................... 1950-53

DAVIS, Sandy ................................. 1965-68

FLANAGAN, Tony ..................................1990

GREENE, Tiger................................ 1981-84

HENRY, Stan ........................................1946

DAVIS, Stan .........................................1979

FOREHAND, Paul..................................1972

GREENE, Vernon ............................ 1977-80

HENRY, Tom .........................................1950

DAVIS, Ted ...........................................1934

FOSTER, Del................................... 1986-89

GREENWELL, Wes .......................... 1992-95

HENSLEY, McKinley ...................1941, 46-47

DEAN, Jeff.......................................1978-81

FOSTER, Felipe .............................. 2003-06

GREESON, Alton...................................1950

HENSON, Claude............................1935, 37

DeANGELIS, Jimmy ........................ 1962-65

FOSTER, Steve ......................... 1986-87, 89

GREESON, Bob .............................. 1949-50

HERLONG, Rod................................1971-73

DEAVER, Josh................................. 2005-08

FOUSHEE, Greg .............................. 1991-93

GREGORY, Bob.....................................1955

HERNDON, Mike ............................ 1983-85

DeGRAFFENREID, Alphonso ................. 1974-76

FOX, Eddie ..................................... 1986-87

GRETTER, Cooper .................................1931

HERRIN, Leslie ............................... 1968-71

* DeGRAFFENREID, Matt ............2012-pres.

FOXWORTH, Jason ................................1997

GRIESBAUM, Jim ........................... 1959-61

HERRON, Luis ................................ 2002-05

DeSHAUTEURS, Manny .................. 2001-03

FRADY, Justin .......................................2003

GRIFFIN, Brown....................................1945

HEWITT, Bill..........................................1972

DEITZ, Layton ....................................... 1941

FRANCIS, Eugene........................... 1937-38

GRIFFIN, Terrell .............................. 1985-86

* HICKS, K.P. ..............................2012-pres.

DeLAPP, Tyron ................................ 1982-85

FREEMAN, Buck ............................. 2003-05

GRIFFIN, Tommy...................................1952

HIGDON, Mack............................... 1931-32

DELLINGER, Chuck......................... 1977-78

FREEMAN, Otis .............................. 1932-33

GROGAN, Gene .............................. 1946-47

HIGGINS, Jeter ............................... 1939-40

DENTON, Blaine ...................................1932

FREELAND, Darian ...............................2000

GUDGER, Jim ..................................1939-41

HILFORD, Jack .....................................1954

DENTON, Bruce ....................................1931

FRYER, Justin ............................. 1999-2001

GUDGER, Joe Dan ......................1998-2000

HILL, David .................................... 1996-99

DePASS, Brunson ................................1999

FUDGE, Darius ............................... 2003-06

GUDGER, Hugh ....................................1945

HILL, Glenn .................................... 1069-71

DEWBERRY, Manny ..............................1981

FUGATE, James .............................. 1951-53

GUINYARD, Calvin ................................2004

HILL, Tim........................................ 1983-85

DIETZ, Phil ......................................1973-74

FURMAGE, Bobby.................................2008

GUNN, Thomas................................1976-79

HILL, Travis .................................... 2004-05

DOLINSKY, Dennis................................1960

FULLBRIGHT, Alvin ...............................1932

GUNN, Tony ..........................................1991

HILL, Vince ...........................................1988

DONALDSON, Adam ....................... 2002-04

FUNDERBURK, Harold .................... 1950-53

GUY, Buddy .....................................1972-74

HILL, Von .............................................1994

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HINES, Harold ................................ 1991-94

GABRIEL, Elsmore ................................2008

HACKETT, David...............................1971-73

HINSLEY, Ken ................................. 1995-98

GAFFNEY, Shelton .......................... 2003-06

HALL, George .......................................1955

HINTON, Hubert ...................................1962

GAINES, Bruce .....................................1946

HALL, Jeb ...................................1999-2002

HIPPS, Hershey .............................. 1949-50

GAINES, Jerry ..................................1971-74

HALL, Mitch ...............................1999-2002

HIPPS, Joe ..................................... 1951-54

GAINEY, Carroll ....................................1963

HALL, Stan ...........................................1985

HITCHCOCK, Cedric........................ 1984-86

GAITHER, Brian .............................. 2001-03

HALL, Steve.................................... 1983-87

HOBSON, Jim ........................... 1961-62, 64

GALLOWAY, Josh ..................................2002

HAMILTON, Hugh............................ 1947-50

HODGIN, Jason .............................. 1995-96

GALLOWAY, Lonnie ......................... 1990-93

HAMMON, Jacoby .......................... 2009-10

HOGLEN, Virgil .....................................1945

GANTT, Bill ...........................................1940

HAMPTON, Gray ...................................1939

HOLCOMB, Eric .............................. 1959-60

GARAGIOLA, Tony ........................... 1986-89

HAMRICK, Bubba ........................... 2003-06

HOLDEN, Chad .....................................2005

GARDIN, Frank ............................... 1988-89

HANCOCK, James.................................2002

HOLDERBY, Tom ...................................1986

DARBY, Jenoris .....................................2008 DAUGHTERY, Carlton ............................1950 DAVIES, Ben .................................. 2007-08

DONOVAN, Dan .............................. 1949-50

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DORSEY, Melvin ............................. 1981-83 DOTSON, Gary ............................... 1968-70 DOUGHERTY, Jim ........................... 1969-71 DOUGLAS, Jarmarcus ...........................2008 DRAKE, Alvin .................................. 1937-38 DRUMGOOLE, Brandon .................. 2006-07 DUKE, Harry ...................................1946, 49 DUKES, Mitchell ............................ 2003-06 DUKES, Richard ............................. 1980-83 DUMAS, Leander............................ 1994-97 DUNBAR, Hal ................................. 1972-73 DUNCAN, Larry............................... 1965-66 DUNLAP, Rod ................................. 2001-03

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HOLDON, Bobby ...................................1957

JAMISON, Claude ............................1939-41

KUSZYK, Dick .......................................1963

MARTIN, Hix .........................................1934

HOLLIFIELD, Dale ........................... 1962-64

JARVIS, George ....................................1937

KUYKENDALL, Bob ......................... 1954-55

MARTIN, Joe ........................................1952

HOLLOMAN, Chris .......................... 1990-91

JAYNES, Bruce................................ 1949-50

KUYKENDALL, James ...................... 1952-54

MARTIN, John ................................ 1986-89

HOLLOWAY, Brandon ...................... 1995-98

JAYNES, Harry ................................ 1945-47 JAYNES, Zack ................................. 2008-10

HOOPER, James ...................................1945

JEFFERS, Junior....................................1981

HOOPER, Kenneth ................................1952

JEFFERSON, Chris .......................... 2005-06

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MARTIN, John ................................ 2004-07

HOOKS, Darius............................... 1996-99

LAMBERT, Paul ....................................1933

MASON, Bobby .........................1974-75, 80

HOOPER, R.L........................................1945

JENKINS, Anthony .......................... 1997-99

LANE, Chris .................................... 2000-02

MASON, Jerry ................................. 1965-66

HOOVER, Brad ............................... 1996-99

JENKINS, Jon ................................. 1991-94

LANEY, Erik ................................ 1998-2001

MATHIS, Chas ......................................1991

HOPPER, C.W. ......................................1963

JENNINGS, Lowell .......................... 1956-60

LARDY, Jerome ............................... 1994-97

MATHIS, Jody ................................. 1993-95

HORN, Andy .........................................2008

JESSUP, B.J. .................................. 2000-02

LASHER, Ernie.................................1975-76

MAYFIELD, Theron ................................1949

HORNADAY, Bob ..................................1949

JIMENEZ, Ralph.............................. 1990-91

LAWRENCE, Dan ............................ 2004-05

MAYFIELD, David............................ 1984-88

HORNADAY, Tommy ........................ 1949-51

JOHNSON, Alan .............................. 1979-82

LAWRENCE, Ryan ....................... 1997-2000

MAYSE, Tim..........................2002, 2004-06

HORNBUCKLE, Ron ..............................1995

JOHNSON, Bobby .................................1963

LAWSON, Ronnie.................................. 1971

McADAMS, Scott ........................... 1983-85

HORNE, Stanton ............................ 2001-03

* JOHNSON, Brian....................... 2010-pres.

LAWSON, Matt ............................... 1961-63

McALMONT, Kevin .......................... 2002-05

HOUSTON, Chris............................. 1991-94

JOHNSON, Calvin .................................2007

LAUGHRIDGE, Jimmy ...................... 1968-71

* McBETH, John ..........................2012-pres.

HOWARD, Danny ............................ 1963-65

JOHNSON, Charles ......................... 2007-10

LAUTZENHEISER, Eric ..................... 1990-91

McBRIDE, Sam ....................................1952

HOWARD, Randy ............................ 1977-79

JOHNSON, C.J. ............................... 2007-10

LAY, Stuart ..................................... 1983-85

McCALL, Lee .................................. 1977-80

HOWELL, Charles ........................... 1950-53

JOHNSON, Cranston ....................... 1995-98

LEAGON, Charlie .............................1940-41

McCANNA, Joel .................................... 1976

HOWELL, Gene .....................................1949

JOHNSON, Dwain ........................... 2002-04

LEACH, Pat.................................1999-2002

McCLAIN, Larry .............................. 1977-80

HOWELL, Gordon...................... 1952, 54-55

JOHNSON, Ellis .............................. 1964-66

LEDWELL, Jerry ....................................1955

McCLELLAN, Curtis ..............................1978

HOWELL, James ...................................1988

JOHNSON, Eric ............................... 1996-98

LEE, Bob ........................................1950, 54

McCLELLAND, Joel .....................1998-2000

HOWELL, Keith .............................. 1955-57

JOHNSON, Jimmy ........................... 1949-50

LEE, Bruce ..................................... 2003-06

McCLEOD, Adrian........................2008-pres.

HOWELL, Mark ............................... 1992-95

JOHNSON, Joe...................................... 1941

LEE, Cedric .................................... 1986-88

McCLURE, Chad..................1995-96, 98-99

HOWIE, Henry ......................................1952

JOHNSON, John....................................1992

LEE, Josh ....................................... 2002-05

McCLURE, Denny .................................1975

HOYLE, Gordon ....................................1952

JOHNSON, Justin ............................ 2005-07

LEE, Winford ........................................1990

McCLURE, Harold ................................1954

HUDSON, Marvin ........................... 1932-34

JOHNSON, Merritt .......................... 1937-39

LEMMOND, Vaughn ..............................1947

McCOMBS, Curtis .......................... 1951-53

HUFFMAN, Chris ............................ 2006-07

JOHNSON, Michael ........................ 2009-12

LEMON, Dion .......................................1991

McCOMBS, James ...............................1955

HUGHES, Charles ........................... 1977-80

JOHNSON, Phillip ........................... 1994-97

LEONARD, Frank ..................................1939

McCONNELL, Ralph ....................... 1948-50

HUGHES, Jim Edd.................................1945

JOHNSON, Roland ................................2010

LeVINE, Jim ..........................................1956

McCOWAN, Lucius ......................... 1986-88

HULLENDER, Jim ..................................1949

JOHNSON, Tim ............................... 1993-94

LEWIS, Gerald ................................ 1955-58

McCOY, Colby ......................................2009

HUMPHREY, Bob ..................................1949

JOHNSON, Tony .............................. 1990-93

LEWIS, Kenny .................................. 195-67

McCRACKEN, Alden ....................... 1955-56

HUMPHRIES, Aarron ...................... 1935-37

JOHNSON, Zeb .....................................2007

LEWIS, Tommy ............................... 1953-56

McCRACKEN, Joel .......................... 1975-78

HUMPHRIES, Bob ................................1950

JOLLEY, Michael ...................................1955

LINER, James ........................... 1934-35, 37

McCRARY, Charles ......................... 1951-53

HUMPHRIES, Ralph........................ 1946-49

JOLLIFF, Kurt .................................. 1979-82

LINGERFELT, Truett ......................... 1953-55

McDANIEL, Mike ............................ 1977-79

HUNNICUTT, Tom ............................ 1960-62

JONES, Bernard ............................. 1981-84

LIPFORD, Darrell .............................1974-77

McDARIS, John ....................................2007

HUNNICUTT, William....................... 1949-50

JONES, Billy Ray ............................. 1983-86

LIPPARD, Billy ......................................1955

McDONALD, Larry .......................... 1963-64

HUNT, Caesar .................................1987, 89

JONES, Charles .................................... 1941

LOCKLEAR, Vance ................................1990

McELRATH, Bill .............................. 1952-55

HUNT, Joe ...................................... 1946-49

JONES, David ................................. 1986-89

LOCUST, Wes .......................................2010

McELROY, Cecil ....................................1933

HUNT, Rodney ......................................1994

JONES, Jabir ........................................2004

LOMAX, David ................................ 1966-68

McGILL, Eddie.................................1978-81

HUNTER, David ..........................1998-2000

JONES, Jason ............................. 1999-2001

LONG, Frank ..................................1935, 37

McGREW, Mario ............................. 1993-96

HUNTER, Frank.....................................1955

JONES, Josh ...............................1999-2000

LONG, Frazier ..................... 1949, 52-53, 55

McHAFFEY, Howard ..............................1950

HUNTER, Joe ...................................1971-73

JONES, Larry ........................................1999

LONG, Harold .......................................1956

McINTOSH, Otis ............................. 1968-71

HUNTER, Ray...................................1940-41

JONES, Richard ....................................1964

* LORQUET, Jaleel .......................2012-pres.

McKENNISH, Conley.............................1939

HUNTER, Robert ...................................1933

JONES, Tom ......................................... 1941

LOVE, Joe ....................................... 1965-68

McKENZIE, Don ....................................1946

HUSTON, Henderson ............................1945

JONES, Tony ................................... 1984-87

LOVETT, Jim .................................... 1958-61

McKINNEY, Wade ........................... 1935-36

HYDE, L.D. ..................................... 1961-62

JONES, Torez .................................. 2008-10

LOWDER, Jerry .....................................1957

* McKOY, A.J. ..............................2012-pres.

HYDE, Wallace ..................................... 1941

JONSON, David .............................. 1987-88

LUCAS, Aaron ................................ 1991-94

McLENDON, D.J. ..................................2009

HYDER, J.C ...........................................1972

JORDAN, Andrew ............................ 1992-93

LUCAS, James ................................ 1989-90

McLEOD, Adrian ............................. 2008-09

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JORDAN, Andy ................................ 1975-78

* LUCAS, Jeff ..............................2012-pres.

McMONIGLE, Gary ...............................1967

JOYCE, Jimmy ..................................1972-74

LUCE, Damien ............................1998-2000

McNEELY, Kyle ............................... 1992-93

JOYE, Bob ............................................1954

LUCKADOO, Ted ............................. 1969-70

McNEIL, Jaron ......................................2010

ILDERTON, Bobby.................................1949

JUCHNIK, Brian ....................................1999

LUNSFORD, Scott........................... 1985-87

McNEIL, Nick ................................. 2000-03

INMAN, Larry ................................. 1986-89

JULIAN, Sherman ........................... 1950-53

LUTHER, Jimmy .............................. 1982-84

McNEILL, Shawn ............................ 1991-93

IRONS, Jerry.........................................1957

JULIEN, John .................................. 2008-09

LYDA, Fred ...........................................1932

McQUEEN, Breyan................................2008

ISAACS, Arnold .............................. 1957-58

JUSTICE, Hubert ............................. 1932-33

LYDA, Parker ........................................1957

McQUEENEY, Michael ..........................2005

ISGRIG, John.................................. 1980-82

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LYDA, Wilson .................................. 1932-33

MEADOWS, Fred ............................ 1975-78

LYNCH, Kenny ......................................1972

MEDFORD, Boyd ..................................1945

LYON, Clarence ....................................1982

MEDFORD, Jim.....................................1962

LYONS, Art ...........................................1961

MEHOVIC, Sami ............................. 2009-10

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MESSER, Willie ....................................1939

MILLER, Carroll ....................................1932

IVEY, Johnny .........................................1990

JIMMY LUTHER, 1982-84

EAGLE MOSS, 1971-74

MARTINEZ, Elijer ............................ 2009-12 MASHBURN, Kennon ...........................1957

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KEARSE, Joe .................................. 1967-70

JABLONSKI, Bob .............................1973-76

KENNEDY, Toussaint ....................... 1986-88

JACKSCON, Chaz............................ 2005-09

KENNEDY, Willie ...................................2009

JACKSON, Corey............................. 1997-99

KENDRICK, Dunstan ..................1999-2002

MABRY, Mike ....................................... 1971

JACKSON, Darryl ............................ 1987-88

KING, Brook ................................... 1994-95

MADDOX, Eddie ............................. 1984-85

JACKSON, Larry .............................. 1980-82

KING, Doug .................................... 1965-66

MADISON, James .................................1945

JACKSON, Robbie ................................1981

KING, Fred ...........................................1947

MAHONEY, John ............................. 1969-70

JACKSON, Sam .............................. 2006-07

KING, Mark .................................... 1983-85

MALONE, Mike ............................... 2004-07

JACKSON, Todd .............................. 1982-85

KIROUAC, Kirk......................................1992

MANGUM, Rodney ......................... 1969-70

JACKSON, Thomas ......................... 1990-93

KIRWIN, Jeff ....................................1972-74

MANNS, Monfread ...............................1975

JAMES, Anthony ............................. 1979-82

KISER, Kristy .................................. 1981-83

MARROW, Stanley .......................... 1990-93

JAMES, Donald .............................. 2006-08

KOHLER, Justin ....................................2000

MARSHALL, Steve .......................... 1981-83

* JAMES, Jamil ...........................2012-pres.

KORAC, Joe .....................................2010-11

MARSHALL, Quincy ........................2005, 09

JAMES, Marlo ......................................1994

KORNEGAY, Steve .......................... 1982-85

MARSHALL, Tim ...................................1988

JAMES, Sterlin .....................................2008

KURZEC, Ryan................................ 2009-10

MARTIN, Charles ..................................1978

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MICHAEL, Jimmy ..................................1951 MILLER, Andre ...........................1998-2000 MILLER, Bert........................................1940 MILLER, G.I. ................................... 1954-55 MILLER, Gary .......................................1957 MILLER, Jamie ............................... 1997-99 MILLER, Mardell ............................ 1995-98 MILLER, Mitch ............................... 2000-01 MILLER, Nick ................................. 2005-07 MILLER, Teddy ............................... 1937-39 MILLER, Winfield..................................1933 MILLIGAN, James .................................1955 MILLSAPS, Floyd ..................................1931

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OWENS, O.J. ........................................2004

PRESTON, John .............................. 1982-85

ROBINSON, Dan............................. 1946-49

MILLWOOD, Rick ..................................1984

OXENDINE, Herbert ..............................1938

PREVETTE, Grady............................ 1977-80

ROBINSON, Eric ............................. 2008-09 ROBINSON, Jamal “Boo” ..................1995-98

PRICE, J.C. .....................................1949, 52

ROBINSON, Spearman .........................2012

PRICE, Linnett .................................1976-78

RODDEY, Ed .........................................1966

MIXON, Ronnie............................... 1980-82

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PRICE, David........................................1955

PADGETT, Buddy ............................ 1949-51

PRITCHARD, J.P. ...................................1934

RODGERS, Jim ............................... 1992-95

MONROE, Paul ............................... 1946-48

PADUHOVICH, Steve....................... 1960-62

PRUETT, Thomas ........................1999-2002

ROGERS, Andrew ........................... 2007-11

MOODY, James.....................................1932

PAGE, Buck ..........................................1949

PRYOR, Benjamin.................................1945

ROGERS, Don ......................................1969

MOONEY, Robert .................................. 1941

PAPPAS, Jim .................................. 1952-53

PURVIS, Shane .............................. 1996-99

ROGERS, Homer ............................ 1961-63

MOORE, Bobby ....................................1952

PARKER, Frank ............................... 1949-52

PUSEY, Mike .................................. 1977-79

ROGERS, Ira ........................................1967

MOORE, Cliff........................................1961

PARKER, Wayne ............................. 1985-89 PARKS, Boyce ................................ 1965-66

* MOORE, Jeff.............................2012-pres.

PARSONS, Jonathan....................... 2005-07

MOORE, Jerry ................................. 1950-53

PARTON, Johnny ............................. 1988-90

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ROGERS, James ...................................1970

MOORE, Isaiah.....................................2011

QUEEN, Caleb ............................1999-2002

ROGERS, R.B. ................................ 1952-53

MOORE, Ryan ................................ 2009-12

PATE, Rick ...................................... 1981-84

QUEEN, Jeremy ..........................1999-2000

ROGERS, Tommy ............................ 1964-66

MOORE, Terry ..................................1974-76

PATTEN, David ................................ 1992-95

QUINN, Anthony ............................. 1992-93

ROPP, George ................................ 1939-40

MOORE, Wendell............................ 1951-53

PATTERSON, Chase ........................ 2002-04 PATTERSON, Jeff ............................ 1994-97

MORGAN, Kadeem......................... 2006-07

PATTILLO, Pat ................................. 1952-55

MORGAN, Ken................................ 1960-62

PATTON, Joe ................................... 2004-05

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ROSBOR, Andra ............................. 1990-91

MORGAN, Charles .......................... 1931-32

MORGAN, Woodrow .............................1932

RADFORD, Bobby ........................... 1950-52

PAULEY, Kenny ............................... 1990-93

MORRIS, James ............................. 1986-88

RADFORD, Eugene ...............................1953

PEARSON, Todd ............................. 1990-92

MORRIS, Ned.......................................1938

RAINEY, Rickey ............................... 2002-04

PECHE, Bobby .................................1976-79

MORRIS, Stacy .............................. 1994-96

RAINWATER, Mike ................................1985

PECHLOFF, Brandon ........................2010-11

MORROW, Pete .............................. 1970-72

* RAMSEY, Darius .......................2012-pres.

PEDERSON, Rory............................ 2009-12

MOSBEY, John................................ 1967-68

RANSBY, Lamont........................1998-2000

PEEK, Bill.............................................1939

MOSS, Eagle...................................1971-74

RASHEED, Eric ............................... 1981-84

PEELE, Bob ..........................................1955

MOTE, Hal ......................................1970, 72

RATCLIFFE, Carl ............................. 1933-36

PEELE, Robert ................................ 2008-09

MUGFORD, Johnny ...............................1957

RATHBURN, David ...........................1971-74

PEEPLES, Kenny ............................. 1985-87

MULWEE, Jay ................................. 1985-88

RAY, Mitchell...................................1976-78

PENLAND, Cecil ............................. 1934-36

MURAJDA, Doug .............................1971-72

RAY, Stacey .................................... 1969-72

PENN, Kawasak ............................. 1994-97

MURRAY, Chick ....................................1939

RAY, Steven.................................... 2008-09

PENNELL, Clark.............................. 1946-48

* MURRAY, Quevalas................... 2010-pres.

REA, Tom .............................................1945

PERKINS, Scott .............................. 1977-78

MYERS, Charles ............................. 1939-40

REAGAN, Marty .............................. 1982-85

PERKINS, Willie ............................. 1983-86

SAIN, Thomas ......................................1984

MYERS, John ...................................1976-77

REARDON, Michael ..............................2010

PERRY, Rip ...........................................1956

RECTOR, John .......................... 1952-53, 56

SALES, Robbie .....................................1966

MYERS, Mitch .................................1972-74

PERRY, Ronnie ............................... 1984-85

REECE, Robert ................................1940-41

SALTZ, Russell ............................... 1951-52

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PESCI, Brian .................................. 2000-03

REECE, Ryan .................................. 1989-90

SAMPSON, Jim............................... 1966-68

PETERSON, Bruce .......................... 1959-61

REED, Jon ...................................... 1987-90

SAMS, Harry .................................. 1931-32

PETERSON, Pete ............................ 1979-80

REEDER, Michael ........................... 2002-04

SANDERS, Cam....................................1985

NACE, Steven .......................................2002

PHILLIPS, Anwar ..................................2003

REESE, Josh ................................... 2007-08

SANDERS, Monroe ..........................1973-74

NANNEY, Roy........................................1952

PHILLIPS, Bill ........................... 1949, 51-53

REESE, Rico ................................... 2002-04

SANDERS, Morris ........................... 2001-04

NEAL, Elmo .................................... 1948-51

PHILLIPS, Jake ................................1940-41

REID, Albert ................................... 2002-04

SANDERS, Raymond ...................... 1984-86

NEIL, Charles .......................................1949

PHILLIPS, Quintin........................... 2007-08

REID, Lamont ................................. 2002-05

SANFORD, Ken............................... 1962-63

NEILL, Elmer ........................................ 1941

PHILLIPS, Teddy ............................. 1978-80

RENFRO, Tommy ............................ 1977-79

SATYSHUR, Gary ............................ 1977-78

NELSON, Gary .................................1973-76

* PHILPOTT, Tyler ........................2012-pres.

RENO, Gordon................................ 1933-36

SAUNDERS, John .................................1952

NELUMS, Marcus ........................... 2005-06

PHILYAW, Johnta ............................ 2001-03

REUPENA, Isaiah .................................2011

SAUNDERS, Johnson ...................... 1937-39

NESHEIWAT, J.J. ...................................2004

PHYTHYON, James................................1957

REYNOLDS, Warren ..............................1970

SAWYER, Fagg .....................................1939

NESBY, Ryan .................................. 2003-04

PIERCE, Maynard ...........................1970, 73

RHODES, Sidney ..................................2010

SCATES, Ed ..........................................1947

NICHOLSON, Miles......................... 1982-85

PIERCY, Doug ....................................... 1974

RHODES, Steve .............................. 1997-99

SCHACHNER, Paul ......................... 1933-36

NIMS, Doug .........................................1946

PINO-ALVAREZ, Edixon ....................2010-11

RHONEY, Teddy .............................. 2009-12

SCHELL, Ricky......................................1984

NIMS, Hambone ..................................1948

PITMAN, Travise ............................. 1998-99

RICH, J.C........................................ 1934-36

SCHOONDERWOERD, Jake ...................1945

NIX, Jay .......................................... 1985-86

PITTMAN, Marquel ......................... 2007-10

RICHARDSON, Ben......................... 1994-96

SCHULTZ, Andy .............................. 1987-90

NIX, Joe................................................1940

PLEMMONS, Roy............................ 1937-40

* RICHARDSON, De’Von ..............2012-pres.

SCHWARZ, Ricky ............................ 2008-11

NOBLITT, Ned ................................. 1948-50

PLEMMONS, Howard...................... 1938-40

RICHARDSON, George.................... 2009-12

SCOGGINS, Keith ............................1976-77

NOONAN, John ..................................... 1976

PLOTT, George.................................1975-76

* RICHARDSON, London .............2012-pres.

SCOTT, Abram ................................ 2007-09

NORMAN, Dwayne...........................1979-81

PLOTT, Jeff ...........................................1975

RIERA-GOMEZ, Robbie .........................1989

SCOTT, Bill ...........................................1991

NORMAN, Jeff ................................ 1975-78

PLYER, Mickey .....................................1969

RIGSBY, Terry .......................................1962

SCOTT, Chuck ................................ 1965-67

NORMAN, Tyler.....................................2001

PLYLER, Don ........................................ 1974

RIVERS, David......................................2000

SCOTT, Fred ................................... 1955-56

NORTON, Ben ...................................... 1941

POINDEXTER, Charles...........................1955

RIVETTI, Jim .........................................1953

SCOTT, Gary .........................................1959

NOWELL, Vince .............................. 1984-87

POLASKI, Dan .................................2011-12

ROACH, Demetrius ......................... 1985-86

SCOTT, John ................................... 1995-98

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* POLK, J.D. ................................ 2011-pres.

ROACH, Kirk ................................... 1984-87

SCOTT, Ronnie ............................... 1964-66

PONDER, Antonio....................... 1999-2001

ROBBS, Bevans ............................. 2009-12

SEACREAST, Roger ...............................1970

POPE, Russell ......................................1957

ROBBS, Fred ........................................1988

SEARCY, Herman ..................................1954

OATES, Tovarus .............................. 1998-99

POSEY, Jerry.........................................1967

ROBERSON, Kevin.......................... 1989-91

SEAY, James................................... 1963-64

O’CONNER, Greg ............................ 1984-87

POSTELLE, Nathan ......................... 2009-11

ROBERTS, Cecil ...................................1949

* SECHREST, Clark...................... 2011-pres.

OKWUDIRI, Jideofo......................... 2009-11

POTTER, Ben ........................................1955

ROBERTS, David ............................ 1967-68

SEDEGREN, Nathaniel.................... 2010-12

OLSON, Clair ........................................ 1941

POTTS, Joel .................................... 1977-80

ROBERTS, Devin .............................2011-12

SELBY, Trey .................................... 2008-11

ORMSBY, Jason.............................. 1989-92

POTTS, William.....................................1931

ROBERTS, Jack ...............................1939-41

SEGERS, Geno ............................... 1985-88

ORNGUZE, Mordy ........................... 2006-07

POWELL, Carl .......................................1939

ROBERTS, Kenneth ..............................1952

SELZER, Thomas ............................ 1948-50

ORR, Connor ............................. 2009, 2012

POWELL, Otis ................................. 2001-03

ROBERTS, Marcus.......................... 1991-94

SETZER, Bob .......................1951-52, 55-56

ORR, Keanon ................................. 2006-08

POWELL, William............................ 1946-47

ROBERTS, Omar...................................1996

SETZER, Felix ................................. 1972-75

ORR, Scott ......................................1971-72

POWERS, Boyce ...................................1952

ROBERTS, Paul .............................. 1933-34

SEWARD, Lamont........................... 2000-03

OSBORNE, Travis............................ 2006-08

POWERS, Don ................................ 1964-67

ROBERTSON, Jimmy Joe .......................1947

SHARP, Mike ............................ 1972-73, 75

OWENS, Bill ............................. 1949, 51-53

POWERS, Tom ...................................... 1971

ROBERTSON, Tommy...................... 1950-51

SHARPE, Myron.............................. 1989-90

OWENS, Hubert....................................1950

PRESSLEY, Randy........................... 2010-12

ROBINSON, Buddy ........................2009, ‘11

SHAW, Donnie......................................1967

MITCHELL, Darrell ................................1931 MITCHELL, Jacoby .......................... 2009-12 * MITCHELL, Troy ........................2012-pres.

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ROGERS, Jeff ................................. 1993-95 ROGERS, Paul ................................ 1949-51

VINCE NOWELL, 1984-87

ROSEBORO, Brian .......................... 1994-96 * ROSEBOROUGH, Will................2012-pres. ROSS, Chad ................................... 1989-91 ROWSER, Shon .............................. 2001-04 ROY, Brenden ................................. 2000-02 ROYAL, Phil .................................... 1956-57 RUCKER, Brian............................... 2000-03 RUMBAUGH, Robert ....................... 1949-50 RUNNER, David .............................. 1995-98 RUSSELL, Rusty ...................................1993 RUTA, John..................................... 1962-65 RYAN, Linden ................................. 2002-05

WILLIE PERKINS, 1983-86

RYCROFT, Kendall .......................... 1984-85

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MARQUEL PITTMAN, 2007-10

JAMAL “BOO” ROBINSON, 1995-98

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WILLIAM SMITH, 1939-41

SHAW, Lee ..................................... 1986-88

STEVENS, James ............................ 1950-53

TURKAL, Frank .....................................1940

WILLIAMS, Jayson .......................... 2008-09

SHAW, Michael .............................. 2007-08

STEVENSON, Pat ............................ 1986-87

TURNER, Dean ............................... 1958-59

WILLIAMS, Jim .....................................1955

SHAW, Randy ............................. 1997-2000

STEWART, E.F. ................................ 1950-51

TURNER, Don ................................. 1968-69

WILLIAMS, Jimmy ........................... 1964-66

SHEPARD, Billy ........................ 1983, 85-87

STEWART, Harley ..................................1949

TURNER, James....................................1957

WILLIAMS, Johnny .......................... 1979-82

SHERRILL, Dwight ................................1954

STEWART, John .............................. 1986-88

TURNER, Joe ........................................1945

WILLIAMS, L.J. .....................................2003

SHIPP, LaRon .......................................1998

STEWART, Michael ......................... 1993-95

TURNER, Richard .................................1957

WILLIAMS, Lamont......................... 1996-99

SHIRK, Barry ........................................1960

STILLWELL, David .................................1933

TURNIPSEED, David ....................... 1965-67

WILLIAMS, Leonard.................. 1979-80; 83

SHIRLEY, Phillip ............................. 1991-94

STILLWELL, Ronald...............................1957

TURNIPSEED, Lee.................................1993

WILLIAMS, Mike ............................. 1982-84

* SHISHKIN, Andre...................... 2011-pres.

STINSON, Scott .............................. 1993-95

TURNMIRE, C.E. ...................................1952

WILLIAMS, Nathan ......................... 1981-82

SHORT, Jack................................... 1952-53

* STOKES, Marcus ...................... 2010-pres. STOKES, Terence............................ 1995-96

SIDES, Mark .................................. 2007-09

STREATER, Herb ............................. 1991-94

* SIGMON, Richard ..................... 2011-pres.

STRICKLAND, Scott .........................1979-81

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WILLIAMS, Odell ..................................1983

SHUFORD, Albert ............................1940-41

VANNOY, Robbie ............................ 1975-78

WILLIAMS, Steve A. ........................ 1968-70

SILER, Jerry .................................... 1973-75

STRONG, John ................................ 1977-80

VARNEY, Sid .........................................1960

WILLIAMS, Steve F. ........................ 1968-71

SILER, John .......................................... 1941

STROUTH, Phillip............................ 1990-92

VAUGHAN, Jon ............................... 2001-03

WILLIAMS, Stinson...............................1933

SILVER, Brent................................. 2001-02

STUART, Jack ................................. 1956-57

VAUGHN, Michael ...........................2011-12

WILLIAMS, Tim ............................... 1975-78

SIMMONS, Clyde ........................... 1982-85

STUBBLEFIELD, Alan .......................1971-73

VAUGHT, Brandon .......................... 2008-11

* WILLIAMS, Vince ...................... 2010-pres.

SIMMONS, Jim.....................................1966

SUBER, Jamie ................................ 1996-98

VEREEN, Marcus ..................................2005

WILLIAMS, Willie ............................ 1990-92

SIMPSON, Chad............................. 1993-95

* SULLIVAN, Eddie ......................2012-pres.

VESTAL, Mitch ................................ 1979-80

WILLIAMSON, Craig ....................... 1986-89

SIMPSON, Everette ........................ 1932-33

SULLIVAN, Jada.............................. 2002-04

VINCENT, Ed................................... 1955-56

WILLIAMSON, Talmadge ................. 1954-56

SIMPSON, Ray .....................................1939

SULLIVAN, Kenneth ..............................1952

VOUGHT, Chris ............................... 2001-03

WILLINGHAM, David....................... 1977-79

SINGLETARY, Gene ......................... 2006-09

SULLIVAN, William ...............................2006 SUMMEROUR, Derek ..................... 1992-95

SINGLETARY, Maris ........................ 1995-97

SURRATT, John ............................... 1983-84

SINGLETARY, Wendell..................... 2003-05

SUTTON, Alvin .......................... 1932-34, 36

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WILSON, Dan .......................................1956

SINGLETARY, James .............2004, 2006-08

SINGLETON, Ed .............................. 1950-51

SUTTON, Guy ........................................1931

SINGLETON, Ralph ......................... 1950-53

SUTTON, Nick.......................................2001

SISK, Olin ...................................... 1958-60

SVEUM, Eddy ..................................1970-71

SKEELS, Tommy ............................. 1992-93

SWAINEY, Walter ............................ 1961-64

SLACK, Robbie ............................... 1972-75

SWANGER, Carol............................ 1952-55

SLATER, Johnny ....................................1957

SWANGER, Terry............................. 1952-55

SLUDER, Tim........................................1980

SWYGERT, Bennett .................... 2004, 2006

SMILEY, Frank ................................1931, 34

SZIKSAI, Jimmy .............................. 1989-90

SMITH, Anthony ............................. 1984-85

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SMITH, Cecil .................................. 1957-60 SMITH, Charlie .....................................1958

CARLTON TERRY, 1987-90

KEVIN THIGPEN, 1990-93

JIMMY WILLIAMS, 1964-66

WILLIAMS, Rock............................. 2009-12 WILLIAMS, Sherill ................................1967

WILSON, Dion ................................ 2009-10 WILSON, Frank ................................1976-77

WABBY, Matt........................................2010 WADE, Mike ....................................1974-76 WAGNER, David ............................. 1983-85 WAGNER, Terrell ............................. 1987-89 WALDEN, P.D. ................................ 1965-66 WALKER, Drew ............................... 2006-07 WALKER, Harold...................................1995 WALKER, Harvey .................1969-70, 75-76 WALKER, Jeff ................................. 1973-75 WALKER, Shawn...................................1990 WALL, Jim ...................................... 1962-64 WALSER, Johnny ..................................1979

WILSON, Jacob ....................................2006 WILSON, Ray ........................................1968 * WINEBERG, Josh ......................2012-pres. WINCHESTER, Boyce ............................1949 WINTER, Matt................................. 2007-09 WISHART, Nicholas ........................ 2003-06 WISHON, Jarrett ............................. 2002-04 WITZKE, Karl .................................. 1978-79 WOLLER, Aaron ...............................2010-11 WOMACK, Charlie ................................1951 WOMACK, Mark ............................. 1979-82 WOOD, Langston ..................................2008 WOODARD, Nick .............................2011-12

SMITH, Clyde ....................................... 1941

TANTON, Scott......................................1995

SMITH, Clyde T. ....................................1964

WALSH, Dee.........................................1977

TANZILLO, Jim .......................... 1959, 61-62

SMITH, Dale ................................... 1996-97

WALTON, Greg ...........................1971, 73-74

TATE, Bob....................................... 1946-48

SMITH, David ..................................1972-74

WARE, Joe...................................... 1951-52

TATE, Marlin .........................................1989

SMITH, Felix .........................................1983

WARLEY, Quan .....................................2008

TATHAM, Columbus ..............................1935

SMITH, Greg......................................... 1974

WARNER, Zak................................. 2009-10

TAYLOR, Carl ........................................ 1941

SMITH, Lee .................................... 1987-88

* WARREN, Shaun ...................... 2011-pres.

TAYLOR, Ed ..........................................1951

SMITH, Mark .................................. 1987-90

WASHBURN, James........................ 1950-53

TAYLOR, Jim ................................... 1966-69

SMITH, Paul ................................... 1967-70

WASHINGTON, Otis ........................ 1985-88

TAYLOR, Raymond .......................... 1988-90

SMITH, Ricky.................................. 1977-80

WATERS, Bobby ...................................1946

TAYLOR, Steve ................................ 1981-84

SMITH, Terrun ................................ 1983-84

* WATKINS, Ben ..........................2012-pres.

* TAYLOR, Trevor .........................2012-pres.

SMITH, Tommy ............................... 1991-94

WATKINS, Sam ............................... 1958-60

TERRELL, Bob ......................................1945

SMITH, Ty ....................................... 1975-78

WATSON, Joseph ........................1999-2000

TERRILL, Wayne ...................................1932

SMITH, Walter ................................ 1980-81

WATSON, Mark............................... 1932-33

TERRY, Carlton ............................... 1987-90

SMITH, Wayne ......................................1977

WATSON, Meko .............................. 2004-07

THARPE, Danny ....................................1964

SMITH, William ...............................1939-41

WATSON, Nat ..................................1973-74

THIGPEN, Kevin .............................. 1990-93

YATES, Steve ...................................1971-74

SNIDER, Bart .......................................1994

WATTS, Bobby ......................................1957

THOMAS, Andrerius ........................ 2008-10

WEAKS, Jerome....................................1995

YOUNG, Ronnie ....................................1962

SNIDER, Lowell ...............................1973-74

THOMAS, Don ................................ 1988-90

YOUNG, Dan.........................................1968

SNYDER, Monk .............................. 1959-60

WEISENSEL, Ben..................................2004

THOMAS, Larry ............................... 1960-62

YOUNG, Jason .......................... 1991, 93-94

SNYDER, Shawn .............................1997, 99

WELLMON, Alton ..................................1952

THOMAS, Levander ..............................2007

YOUNG, Phillip ............................... 2003-04

SOCKWELL, Lance.......................... 1992-94

WELLS, Marquail............................ 2000-01

THOMAS, Marcus ........................... 2003-06

YOUNG, Tommy III ..........................1949, 51

SOWELL, Kevin ............................... 1985-87

WELLS, Willie ................................. 1977-80

THOMAS, Mike ............................... 1989-90

YOUNT, Cecil .................................. 1937-38

SPACH, Chris ................................. 1986-87

WEST, Charles ................................ 1949-50

THOMAS, Walter..................1931-32, 35-36

YOUNT, Oliver .......................................1946

SPADY, Jack ................................... 1957-60

WEST, Eddie................................... 1982-84

THOMPSON, Charles .......................1970-71

SPANGLER, Taylor .......................... 2008-11

WHALEY, Jason............................... 2000-03

THOMPSON, Frank ......................... 1990-91

SPARKS, Steve............................... 1967-69

WHITAKER, Dewey ................................1949

THOMPSON, Greg ...........................1979-81

SPELLMAN, Everett ........................ 1984-87

WHITE, Calvin E. ...................................1963

THOMPSON, Randy ........................ 2001-04

SPICER, Michale ............................ 2000-03

WHITE, Dick ................................... 1949-50

ZACHARY, Ross ....................................1931

THOMPSON, Red............................ 1967-68

SPITZER, Todd ................................ 2006-07

WHITE, R. Calvin...................................1955

ZIMMERMAN, Bill ................................1965

THURMAN, Will .............................. 1994-96

SPRADLING, Steve ......................... 1967-70

WHITESIDE, Greg ............................1971-74

TIGNOR, Shawn.............................. 1998-99

SPRINKLE, Alex .............................. 1994-97

WHITESIDES, Larry ......................... 1966-67

TINKER, John.................................. 1965-69

STAGER, Bob .......................................1955

* WHITMIRE, Andre ..................... 2010-pres.

TIPTON, Jim ..........................................1970

STANKUNAS, Frank ........................ 1960-63

WIEST, Ed ...................................... 1959-60

TOLLESON, Wayne...........................1974-77

STANLEY, Bill ................................. 1964-67

WIGGINS, Kevin ............................. 2005-08

TOMBERLIN, Hugh .........................1935, 37

STANLEY, Lee .......................................2007

WILEY, Bryant................................. 1990-93

TROWER, Richard .................................2007

STAYTON, Alan ............................... 2003-06

WILKES, Jamie ............................... 1957-60

TUCKER, Ned ................................. 1933-35

STAYTON, Van ................................ 1961-64

WILKIE, Howard ............................. 1933-34

TUCKER, Robert ............................. 1993-95

STEPHENSON, Charles ................... 1982-85

WILLIAMS, Dee ...............................2010-11

TULLY, Jim ...................................... 1990-93

STEPHENSON, Nate ....................... 2009-12

WILLIAMS, Denny................... 1955-56, 59-60

TURBYFILL, Sidney ..........................1970-71

WILLIAMS, Evan ...................................2008

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WOODRUFF, Woody ........................ 1967-70 WOODS, Kenny ..............................1952, 55 WOODS, Kirk.................................. 1983-84 WOOLWINE, Walt.............................2010-11 WRIGHT, Aaron...........................1998-2000 WRIGHT, B.T. ........................................1951 WRIGHT, Gary ......................................1985 WRIGHT, Josh .......................................2008 WRIGHT, Warren ...................................1955 WYLIE, Red...........................................1946 WOOD, Bill ..................................... 1985-87

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History & Records // Victory Bell

HISTORY OF THE VICTORY BELL Western Carolina continues a tradition resumed in 2009, returning the “Victory Bell” – a mounted, transportable bell that rings the football team’s arrival for pre-game and also accompanies the “Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band and the Catamount Cheerleaders in their pre-game parades to E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. Whereas the bell is a relatively new tradition, it is actually the re-birth of an old tradition on the WCU campus as is noted on the plaque which adorns the Alumni Bell Tower, the centerpiece in the quad. The tower houses the original “Victory Bell,” which hung in the old Madison Hall from 1904 until 1938 and was run to signal class periods. After the building was torn down, the bell was mounted on a stone base between the Moore and former Joyner Building – which was destroyed by fire – and was run in celebration of Catamount athletic victories. The bell was later moved closer to the Old Student Union building before making its last active move in the late 1960s to the lawn of the Hinds University Center. The bell and its traveling apparatus were designed and constructed by Mr. Ron Bumgarner, an assistant professor of engineering technology at WCU, and several students in his class.

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History & Records // All-SoCon Selections WCU RECORD BOOK – ALL-SoCon SELECTIONS 1977 Darrell Lipford,RB ............................... 1st Wayne Tolleson, WR............................. 1st Mike Pusey, QB ................................... 1st Thomas Gunn, DB................................HM Robbie Vannoy, OG ..............................HM Willie Carpenter, DB ............................HM 1978 George Alston, ILB .............................. 1st Willie Carpenter, DB ............................ 1st Thomas Gunn, DB................................ 1st Gerald Harp, WR ................................. 1st Ty Smith, NG........................................ 1st Robbie Vannoy, OG .............................. 1st Steve Dunn, C .....................................HM Bobby Peche, DT .................................HM Mike Pusey, QB ...................................HM Willie Wells, DB ...................................HM 1979 Willie Carpenter, DB ............................ 1st Gerald Harp, WR ................................. 1st Bobby Peche, DT ................................. 1st Ricky Smith, LB ................................... 1st George Alston, DE ...............................HM Lee McCall, DB ...................................HM Mike Pusey, QB ...................................HM David Willingham, C ............................HM 1980 Gerald Harp, WR ................................. 1st Eddie McGill, TE .................................. 1st Ricky Smith, LB ................................... 1st John Strong, DT ...................................HM 1981 Jeff Dean, WR...................................... 1st Dean Biasucci, PK ...............................HM Melvin Dorsey, RB ...............................HM Steve Marshall, DB..............................HM Mitch Vestal, OG .................................HM Johnny Williams, DT .............................HM 1982 Dean Biasucci, PK ............................... 1st Louis Cooper, DE ................................. 1st Anthony James, RB .............................. 1st Ronnie Mixon, QB................................ 1st Eric Rasheed, WR ................................ 1st Richard Duke, DB ................................HM Bernard Jones, DE ...............................HM Steve Taylor, C .....................................HM Nathan Williams, DT ............................HM 1983 Dean Biasucci, PK ............................... 1st Mark Buffamoyer, DT ........................... 1st Melvin Dorsey, RB ............................... 1st Tiger Greene, DB ................................. 1st Bernard Jones, OLB ............................. 1st Ricky Pate, ILB .................................... 1st Eric Rasheed, WR ................................ 1st Steve Taylor, C ..................................... 1st Richard Dukes, DB ..............................HM Jeff Gilbert, QB....................................HM Steve Marshall, DB..............................HM 1984 Mark Buffamoyer, DT ........................... 1st Louis Cooper, DE ................................. 1st Jeff Gilbert, QB.................................... 1st Tiger Greene, DB ................................. 1st Mike Herndon, OT ................................ 1st Steve Kornegay, P................................ 1st Eric Rasheed, WR ................................ 1st Kirk Roach, PK .................................... 1st Steve Taylor, C ..................................... 1st Bernard Jones, LB ...............................HM Eddie Maddox, RB ...............................HM Miles Nicholson, DB ............................HM Eddie West, WR ...................................HM

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1985 Alonzo Carmichael, TE ......................... 1st Kirk Roach, PK .................................... 1st Clyde Simmons, DE ............................. 1st Charles Stephenson, OT ...................... 1st Mike Herndon, OT ................................HM Stuart Lay, DB .....................................HM Vincent Nowell, WR .............................HM 1986 Alonzo Carmichael, TE ......................... 1st Fred Davis, DB..................................... 1st Steve Hall, OG ..................................... 1st Vincent Nowell, WR ............................. 1st Willie Perkins, QB ................................ 1st Kirk Roach, PK .................................... 1st Geno Segers, DL.................................2nd Chris Spach, DL..................................2nd Everett Spellman, LB ..........................2nd 1987 Steve Hall, OG ..................................... 1st Vincent Nowell, WR ............................. 1st Kirk Roach, PK .................................... 1st Anthony Bare, P..................................2nd John Martin, OT ..................................2nd Geno Segers, DE ................................2nd Chris Spach, DT ..................................2nd 1988 Toussaint Kennedy, DB ........................ 1st Geno Segers, DE ................................. 1st Scottie Arant, DE ................................2nd John Martin, OT ..................................2nd Otis Washington, WR ..........................2nd 1989 Derrick Harrison, DT .......2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Reggie Graves, DB..........2nd-M ............... Jon Reed, TE ................................... 2nd-C Andy Schultz, WR ...........2nd-M Craig Williamson, DB ..................... 2nd-C 1990 Eric Lautzenheiser, OT .................... 2nd-C Todd Harkins, OG ........................... 2nd-C Jon Reed, WR .................2nd-M ............... Willie Williams, DB .........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C 1991 Eric Lautzenheiser, OT .................... 2nd-C Todd Harkins, OG ........................... 2nd-C Tony Johnson, DL ............................ 2nd-C Willie Williams, DB .........2nd-M ............... 1992 Craig Aiken, WR ..............1st-M .......1st-C Julius Grant, DB .............2nd-M .......1st-C Todd Harkins, OG ...........2nd-M .......1st-C Kerry Hayes, KR ...............1st-M .......1st-C Tony Johnson, DT ............2nd-M .......1st-C Willie Williams, DB ..........1st-M .......1st-C Tom Bodine, LB ..............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Thomas Jackson, OT .......2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Stanley Marrow, DB........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Kenny Pauley, P ..............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Kevin Thigpen, RB ..........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C 1993 Craig Aiken, WR ...............................1st-C Tom Bodine, ILB ..............1st-M ............... Lonnie Galloway, QB........1st-M ..... 2nd-C Julius Grant, DB ..............1st-M .......1st-C Wes Greenwell, C ............1st-M .......1st-C Kerry Hayes, KR ...............1st-M .......1st-C Thomas Jackson, OL ........1st-M .......1st-C Tony Johnson, DL .............1st-M .......1st-C Andrew Jordan, TE ..........2nd-M .......1st-C Harold Hines, RB ............................ 2nd-C Stanley Marrow, DB........................ 2nd-C Jim Tulley, DL..................2nd-M ..... 2nd-C

1994 Craig Aiken, WR ..............1st-M .......1st-C Tom Bodine, ILB ..............1st-M ..... 2nd-C Billy Bumper, DT .............2nd-M .......1st-C Wes Greenwell, C ............1st-M ............... Kerry Hayes, KR ...............1st-M .......1st-C Jon Jenkins, DB ...............1st-M .......1st-C Chad Greene, QB............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Scott Stinson, OG ...........2nd-M ............... Derek Summerour, DL ....2nd-M ..... 2nd-C 1995 David Patten, WR ............1st-M ..... 2nd-C Derek Summerour, DT ........2nd-M .......1st-C 1996 Eric Johnson, DB ............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Kawasak Penn, TE ..........2nd-M ............... 1997 Ken Hinsley, P .................1st-M .......1st-C Eric Johnson, DB .............1st-M .......1st-C Dan Best, OT ..................2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Marcus Bradley, LB ........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Kenya Cooks, WR ...........2nd-M ............... Boo Robinson, OG ..........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Alex Sprinkle, C .............................. 2nd-C 1998 Dan Best, OT ...................1st-M .......1st-C Brett Chappell, LB ...........1st-M ..... 2nd-C Ken Hinsley, P .................1st-M .......1st-C Brad Hoover, RB ..............1st-M .......1st-C Eric Johnson, DB .............1st-M .......1st-C Boo Robinson, OG ..........2nd-M .......1st-C Anthony Jenkins .............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C John Scott, DL ................................ 2nd-C Cranston Johnson, DB ....2nd-M ..... 2nd-C 1999 Josh Jones, PK..................................... 1st Brad Hoover, RB .................................2nd Anthony Jenkins, DL ...........................2nd David Hill, P .......................................2nd 2000 Andre Miller, DT..............2nd-M .......1st-C Michael Banks, WR ........2nd-M ............... Fred Boateng, RB ...........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Justin Fryer, DB ..............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Lorenzo Ferguson, DB..................... 2nd-C Josh Jones, PK................................ 2nd-C 2001 Michael Banks, WR .........1st-M .......1st-C Justin Fryer, DB ...............1st-M .......1st-C Fred Boateng, RB ...........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Jeff Chambers, DL .......................... 2nd-C Nick McNeil, DL..............2nd-M ............... Marquail Wells, DB......................... 2nd-C 2002 Michael Banks, WR ..........................1st-C Todd Bargella, TE ...........2nd-M .......1st-C Ahmed Green, DB .............................1st-C Michale Spicer, DE .........2nd-M .......1st-C Nick McNeil, DE ............................. 2nd-C Rod Dunlap, LB ..............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Jason Whaley, OG ........................... 2nd-C

2005 Francis Brown, DB ..........2nd-M .......1st-C Felipe Foster, DL ..............................1st-C Primus Glover, DB ...........1st-M .......1st-C Mike Malone, KOR ..........1st-M .......1st-C Rico Reese, DL ................1st-M ..... 2nd-C Lamar Barnes, LB ...........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Darius Fudge, RB ........................... 2nd-C Tim Mayse, P ..................2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Kevin McAlmont, OG....................... 2nd-C Linden Ryan, C ............................... 2nd-C 2006 Tim Mayse, P ..................2nd-M ......1ST-C Mitchell Dukes, DB......................... 2nd-C Darius Fudge, RB ........................... 2nd-C 2007 eddie cohen, wr ...............1st-M .......1st-C quintin phillips, lb ...........1st-M ..... 2nd-C Mike Malone, RS ............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Jeff Bradley, DL ..............2nd-M ............... 2008 Jeff Bradley, DL ..............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Mitchell Bell, DB ............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Blake Cain, K .......................................FR Zack Jaynes, QB ...................................FR John Julien, DL .....................................FR Quan Warley, RB...................................FR 2009 Adrian McLeod, LB .........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Chris Collins, DB ............2nd-M Michael Johnson, RB ............................FR 2010 Torez Jones, DB ...............1st-M ............... Mitchell Bell, DB ............................ 2nd-C Blake Cain, P ................................. 2nd-C Deja Alexander, WR ..............................FR Randy Pressley, DB...............................FR Sidney Rhodes, WR/RS ........................FR 2011 Ace Clark, DB .......................................FR Shaun Warren, RB ................................FR 2012 Rock Williams, LB ...........1st-M ..... 2nd-C Sertonuse Harris, DB ............................FR Jaleel Lorquet, DB ................................FR Troy Mitchell, QB ..................................FR Darius Ramsey, RB ...............................FR Key: 1st – Selected 1st Team 2nd – Selected 2nd Team HM – Honorable Mention C – Chosen by SoCon Head Coaches M – Chosen by SoCon Sports Media Association FR – Named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team (inaugural team in 2008)

2003 Todd Bargella, TE ............1st-M ..... 2nd-C Nick McNeil, DE .............2nd-M .......1st-C Lamont Seward, WR ........1st-M .......1st-C Michale Spicer, DE ..........1st-M .......1st-C Jason Whaley, OT.............1st-M .......1st-C Rod Dunlap, LB ..............2nd-M ..... 2nd-C Brian Gaither, QB ...........2nd-M ..... 2nd-C 2004 Albert Reid, DT ...............2nd-M .......1st-C Primus Glover, DB .......................... 2nd-C Bruce Lee, DB ................................ 2nd-C Tim Mayse, P .................................. 2nd-C

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History & Records // Individual Honors

WCU RECORD BOOK – SoCon INDIVIDUAL HONORS

S oCon MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WINNERS – BOB WATERS AWARD –

WAYNE TOLLESON 1977-78 Football/ Baseball

GERALD HARP

DARRELL LIPFORD

1978 SoCon Media Co-Player of the Year

1977 SoCon Media Player of the Year

ANTHONY JAMES 1982-83 Football/ Track & Field

JEFF GILBERT

1984 SoCon Media Player of the Year

ERIC JOHNSON

1998 SoCon Media & Coaches Defensive Player of the Year

BOB WATERS 1983 SoCon Media Coach of the Year

STEVE HODGIN 1992 SoCon Media & Coaches Coach of the Year

BILL BLEIL 2001 SoCon Media & Coaches Coach of the Yea

KIRK ROACH

LAMONT SEWARD

MICHAEL JOHNSON

1984 SoCon Media Freshman of the Year

2000 SoCon Media & Coaches Freshman of the Year

2009 SoCon Media & Coaches Freshman of the Year

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History & Records // All-America WCU RECORD BOOK – CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICANS

NCAA CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICANS KERRY HAYES, KR, 1993

ERIC JOHNSON, DB, 1998

1992 Associated Press (3rd) 1993 Associated Press (1st) 1993 Kodak/American Football Coaches Assoc. 1993 The Sports Network (1st)

1997 The Sports Network (3rd) 1998 Associated Press (1st) 1998 American Football Coaches Assoc. 1998 USA Today ESPN (2nd) 1998 The Sports Network (1st) 1998 Don Hansen’s Football Gazette (2nd)

2010 WCU Hall of Fame Inductee

2012 WCU Hall of Fame Inductee

MARK BUFFAMOYER, DL

1984 Associated Press (2nd)

ART BYRD, OL

1949 Associated Press

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA

ALONZO CARMICHAEL, TE

1985 Associated Press (1st) 1986 Associated Press (2nd)

EDDIE COHEN, WR

2007 Associated Press (2nd) 2007 The Sports Network (2nd)

AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION “GOOD WORKS TEAM” Tracy Biggs, RB Jeff Chambers, DL

NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 1993 EDDIE MADDOX

MIKE WADE

1984, 1st Team 1985, 2nd Team

Thomas Jackson, OL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE CLASS AND NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2003

Jason Whaley, OL

ARTHUR ASHE SPORTS SCHOLAR JASON WHALEY

DON DALTON, QB 1969 NAIA

ADDITIONAL HONORS

2000 2001

1975, 2nd Team 1976, 1st Team

LOUIS COOPER, DE

1984 Associated Press (1st) 1984 Kodak/American Football Coaches Assoc.

2006 2007

John Cooper, OL Marcus Brown, WR

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT III 1975 1976 1984 1985 1992 1993 1994 1995 2000 2001 2002 2003 2012

Mike Wade, LB Mike Wade, LB Eddie Maddox, RB Eddie Maddox, RB Thomas Jackson, OL Thomas Jackson, OL Chad Greene, QB Chad Greene, QB Caesar Campana, WR Pablo Abraham, DE Jason Whaley, OL Jason Whaley, OL Jason Whaley, OL Conner Orr, TE Clark Sechrest, P Rock Williams, LB

2003, 1st Team

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MARK FERGUSON, C

JERRY GAINES, WR

TIGER GREENE, DB

TODD HARKINS, OL

KEN HINSLEY, P

BRAD HOOVER, TB

1973 Kodak/AFCA College Division (1st) 1973 The Football News Division II (1st)

1974 Associated Press 1974 Kodak/American Football Coaches Assoc.

1983 Associated Press (2nd) 1984 Associated Press (1st)

1992 The Sports Network (2nd) 1992 Associated Press (3rd)

1998 Hansen’s Gazette (1st) 1998 USA Today/ESPN (2nd) 1998 Associated Press (3rd) 1998 The Sports Network (3rd)

1998 Don Hansen’s Football Gazette (2nd)

JOSH JONES, PK

STEVE KORNEGAY, P

DARRELL LIPFORD, TB

KIRK ROACH, PK

1984 Associated Press (1st)

1976 Associated Press (College Division)

ADRIAN MCLEOD, LB 2009 The Sports Network (2nd)

ERIC RASHEED, WR

1999 Associated Press (3rd)

1983 Associated Press (2nd)

1984 Associated Press (1st) 1986 Associated Press (1st) 1987 Associated Press (1st)

JOHN RUTA, DB

GENO SEGERS, DE

CLYDE SIMMONS, DE

MICHALE SPICER, DE

FRANK STANKUNAS, LINEMAN

JASON WHALEY, OT

1964 NAIA

1988 The Sports Network (1st)

1985 Associated Press (1st) 1985 Kodak/American Football Coaches Assoc.

2002 Don Hansen’s Football Gazette (3rd)

1962 NAIA 1962 Williamson’s

2003 College Sports Television I-AA (2nd)

JIM WILLIAMS, QB

STEVE WILLIAMS, DT

STEVE YATES, LB

1966 NAIA

1971 Associated Press

1972 Associated Press (2nd) 1973 Universal Sports Magazine Small College (2nd) 1974 Associated Press (1st)

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History & Records // In the Record Books

WCU INDIVIDUALS IN THE NCAA YEARLY STATISTICS (Top 25 if available) Note: NCAA stats through 1981 grouped both I-A and FCS / I-AA together. NCAA Stats from 1982-present are FCS/I-AA only

RUSHING (Yards Per Game) Darrell Lipford, 1977 ..................................... 10th ......................120.2 Kevin Thigpen, 1992 ......................................21st.......................98.09 Brad Hoover, 1998 ......................................... 7th ..................... 151.18 Fred Boateng, 2001 .......................................21st..................... 111.36 PASSING EFFICIENCY (Rating) Mike Pusey, 1979.......................................... 24th ......................118.0 Lonnie Galloway, 1992 ................................... 2nd ....................... 167.4 David Rivers, 2000........................................ 20th ......................139.4 PASSING (Completions Per Game) Mike Pusey, 1977...........................................17th.........................12.7 Mike Pusey, 1978.......................................... 23rd ........................12.5 David Rivers, 2000.........................................14th ......................18.91 TOTAL OFFENSE (Yards Per Game) Mike Pusey, 1977...........................................14th ......................180.5 Mike Pusey, 1979.......................................... 19th ......................185.9 Ronnie Mixon, 1982 ...................................... 20th ......................184.6 Jeff Gilbert, 1984 ...........................................17th....................... 216.8 Lonnie Galloway, 1993 .................................. 18th .................... 231.91 David Rivers, 2000........................................ 13th ......................273.3 Brian Gaither, 2003 ...................................... 24th ....................230.08 RECEPTIONS (Per Game) Wayne Tolleson, 1977..................................... 1ST ...........................6.6 Gerald Harp, 1978 ......................................... 7th ...........................5.4 Gerald Harp, 1979 ......................................... 4th ...........................5.7 Gerald Harp, 1980 ........................................ 10th ..........................5.0 Jeff Dean, 1981............................................. 10th ..........................5.5 Eric Rasheed, 1983 ........................................ 8th ...........................6.2 Eric Rasheed, 1984........................................17th...........................5.8 David Patten, 1995 ........................................ 8th .........................5.90 Michael Banks, 2000 .................................... 20th ........................5.64 Lamont Seward, 2003 ................................... 20th ........................ 6.17 Eddie Cohen, 2007 ....................................... 18th ........................6.09 RECEIVING (Yards Per Game) David Patten, 1995 ....................................... 10th ......................88.70 Michael Banks, 2000 .................................... 20th ......................91.00 Lamont Seward, 2000 ....................................21st.......................90.91 Eddie Cohen, 2007 ........................................ 4th ............................ 10 KICKOFF RETURNS (Yards Per Return) Eric Rasheed, 1982 ........................................11th ........................23.8 Otis Washington, 1988 .................................. 20th ......................23.19 Kerry Hayes, 1993 .......................................... 2nd .......................36.50 Mike Malone, 2005........................................ 2nd .......................31.29 PUNT RETURNS (Yards Per Return) Kerry Hayes, 1991 .......................................... 7th .......................11.68 Kerry Hayes, 1992 .......................................... 5th .......................14.44 INTERCEPTIONS (Per Game) Justin Fryer, 2000 ......................................... 13th ........................0.64 Francis Brown, 2005 ..................................... 24th ........................0.44

ALL-PURPOSE RUNNERS (Yards Per Game) Darrell Lipford, 1977 ......................................14th ......................120.2 Eric Rasheed, 1984........................................ 7th .......................140.5 Otis Washington, 1988 ....................................1st......................189.64 Kerry Hayes, 1992 ..........................................11th ....................152.36 Tracy Biggs, 1996.......................................... 22nd .....................147.11 Brad Hoover, 1998 ......................................... 9th .....................172.73 Mike Malone .................................................. 4th .....................194.82 SCORING (Points Per Game) Darrell Lipford, 1977 ...................................... 2nd ...........................9.8 Gerald Harp, 1978 ........................................ 10th .......................... 7.8 Leonard Willliams, 1979 ................................14th .......................... 7.3 Dean Biasucci, 1982 ..................................... 23rd ..........................6.6 Dean Biasucci, 1983 ......................................17th........................... 7.0 Eddie Maddox, 1984 ...................................... 9th ........................... 7.8 Kirk Roach, 1984 ...........................................16th .......................... 7.2 Kirk Roach, 1986 ........................................... 9th .........................8.73 Kirk Roach, 1987 ...........................................21st......................... 7.18 FIELD GOALS (Made Per Game) Dean Biasucci, 1982 ...................................... 2nd .........................1.55 Dean Biasucci, 1983 ...................................... 8th .........................1.36 Kirk Roach, 1984 ........................................... 2nd .........................1.60 Kirk Roach, 1986 ........................................... 1ST ......................... 2.18 Kirk Roach, 1987 ........................................... 4th .........................1.73 Ken Hinsley, 1996 ......................................... 20th ........................1.09 Josh Jones, 1999 ...........................................14th ........................ 1.18 Josh Jones, 2000 .......................................... 10th ........................1.36 PUNTING (Yards Per Punt) Steve Kornegay, 1982 ................................... 12th ........................ 41.0 Steve Kornegay, 1983 ....................................11th ........................40.4 Steve Kornegay, 1984 .................................... 1ST .........................43.4 Anthony Bare, 1987 .......................................14th ......................39.69 Ken Hinsley, 1995 ..........................................17th.......................39.83 Ken Hinsley, 1997 .......................................... 4th ....................... 44.17 Ken Hinsley, 1998 .......................................... 3rd .......................44.49 David Hill, 1999 ............................................. 9th ....................... 41.89 Stanton Horne, 2001..................................... 15th ......................40.92 Stanton Horne, 2003 .....................................11th ...................... 41.95 Tim Mayse, 2005 ...........................................11th ...................... 41.80 Tim Mayse, 2006 .......................................... 15th ......................41.64 Clark Sechrest, 2012 .................................... 19th ...................... 41.94 TACKLES (Per Game) Quintin Phillips, 2007 .................................. 10th-t .....................11.55 Adrian McLeod, 2009..................................... 2nd .......................12.45 Rock Williams, 2012 ..................................... 3rd-t ......................12.00 SACKS (Per Game) Nick McNeil, 2001 ........................................ 12th ........................ 0.91 Michale Spicer, 2002 ..................................... 7th .........................1.00 Mitchell Dukes, 2005 .....................................21st.........................0.78 TACKLES FOR LOSS (Per Game) Michale Spicer, 2002 ..................................... 7th .........................2.36

WESTERN CAROLINA IN THE NCAA YEARLY STATISTICS (Top 20 if available) Note: NCAA stats through 1981 grouped both I-A and I-AA together. NCAA Stats from 1982-present are I-AA only

PASS EFFICIENCY DEFENSE (Rating) 1998 ................................................................13th .................100.78 2001 ................................................................12th ...................95.82 2005 .................................................................5th ....................98.81 RUSHING DEFENSE (Yards Per Game) 2003 ................................................................14th ................. 111.92 TOTAL DEFENSE (Yards Per Game) 2004 ................................................................12th .................301.91 2005 ................................................................18th .................310.56 PASSING OFFENSE (Yards Per Game) 1977.................................................................11th ...................220.1 1978.................................................................16th ...................193.5 1979.................................................................10th ...................222.5 1983 ................................................................18th ...................212.2 2000 ................................................................14th ...................272.4 2007 ................................................................20th ...................249.5 TOTAL OFFENSE (Yards Per Game) 1992 ................................................................14th ................. 415.18 1993 ................................................................19th ................... 411.1 2000 ................................................................14th ................ 448.09

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TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Yds YPG TD Mike Pusey, 1977 .................11 ............ 301 .......... 1985...... 180.5 ........16 Willie Perkins, 1986..............11 ............ 387 .......... 2184...... 198.5 .........8 Brian Gaither, 2003 ..............12 ............ 469 .......... 2761 ...... 230.1 ........16 RUSHING G Att Yds YPG TD Darrell Lipford, 1977.............11 ............ 280 .......... 1318...... 119.8 ........18 PASSING G Cmp-Att Yds YPG TD Mike Pusey, 1977 .................11 .........140-248 ....... 1939...... 175.8 ........13 Mike Pusey, 1978 .................11 .........147-331 ....... 2046 ..... 186.0 ........14 Ronnie Mixon, 1982..............11 .........146-299....... 2002 ..... 182.0 .........6 Willie Perkins, 1986..............11 .........185-361....... 2265 ..... 205.9 .........8 Brian Gaither, 2003 ..............12 .........246-418 ....... 2717 ...... 226.4 ........14 RECEIVING G Rec Yds YPG TD Wayne Tolleson, 1977 ...........11 ............. 73 ........... 1101 ...... 100.1 .........7 Gerald Harp, 1978 ................11 ............. 62 ........... 1145...... 104.1 ........11 David Patten, 1995 ...............10 ............. 59 ............ 887........ 88.7 ..........7 SCORING G TD XP FG PTS PPG Darrell Lipford, 1977................11 .........18 ........ 0.......... 0 ......... 108 ...... 9.8 Eddie Maddox, 1984 ...............10 .........13 ........ 0.......... 0 .......... 78 ....... 7.8 Kirk Roach, 1987 .....................11 ..........0 ........ 22 ....... 19 ......... 79 ....... 7.2 ALL-PURPOSE .................... G ...... Rush-Rec ...... PR-KR .......... Tot.............YPG Gerald Harp, 1978 .............11.......46-1145 ....... 5-361 ........ 1557........141.5 Eric Rasheed, 1984 ...........11.......19-1091 ....... 0-437 ........ 1547 ........140.6 Otis Washington, 1988 ......11........66-907........ 0-113 ........ 2086....... 189.6 Mike Malone, 2007 ...........11.......563-197...... 0-1383 ....... 2143 ....... 194.8 KICKOFF RETURNS No Yds Avg Kerry Hayes, 1992 ............................... 20.....................545 ................... 27.3 Kerry Hayes, 1993 ............................... 16 .....................584 ................... 36.5 Mike Malone, 2005 ............................. 17 .....................532 ................... 31.3 PUNT RETURNS No Yds Avg Kerry Hayes, 1992 ............................... 16 .....................231 ................... 14.4 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Tiger Greene, 1983 ......................................6 ...........................................26 Tiger Greene, 1984 ......................................6 ...........................................51 Ricky Gardin, 1989 ......................................4 ...........................................69 Justin Fryer, 2000 ........................................7 ...........................................78 PUNTING No Yds Avg Steve Kornegay, 1984 .......................... 49.................... 2127 .................. 43.4 Anthony Bare, 1987 ............................. 55....................2183 .................. 39.7 Ken Hinsley, 1997 ................................ 46....................2032 .................. 44.2 Ken Hinsley, 1998 ................................ 57....................2536 .................. 44.5 Tim Mayse, 2004 ................................. 51 ....................2032 .................. 39.8 Tim Mayse, 2005 ................................. 49....................2048 .................. 41.8 TACKLES G No Avg Adrian McLeod, 2009 .......................... 11 .....................137 ................... 12.5 Rock Williams, 2012 ............................. 9......................108 ................... 12.0 TACKLES FOR LOSS G No Avg Michale Spicer, 2002 .......................... 11 ......................26 .................... 2.36 FUMBLES RECEIVED G No Avg Nick McNeil, 2002 ............................... 11 ....................... 5 ..................... 0.45

FUMBLES FORCED Chris Collins, 2008 .........................................T-5............................... 6

PASSING DEFENSE (Yards Per Game) 1977..................................................................8th ......................96.9 1979..................................................................1st ...................... 77.5 1980 ................................................................12th ...................112.9 1982 ................................................................10th ................... 116.9 1986 ................................................................10th ...................144.3 1989 ................................................................16th ................. 151.27 2001 .................................................................3rd ..................130.82 2004 ................................................................15th .................163.64 2005 .................................................................1st ..................132.33

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SCORING OFFENSE (Points Per Game) 1983 ................................................................15th ..................... 27.0 1984 ................................................................18th .....................28.2 NET PUNTING (Average) 1984 .................................................................1st ......................42.8 1992 .................................................................9th ......................36.6 1996 .................................................................4th ....................38.59 1997.................................................................19th ...................36.60 1998 .................................................................1st ...................... 41.5 1999 .................................................................5th ...................... 38.1 2003 .................................................................4th ....................38.25 KICKOFF RETURNS (Yards Per Return) 1984 .................................................................6th ......................22.4 1988 ................................................................14th ................... 21.07 1992 ................................................................11th .....................22.0 1993 .................................................................1st ......................26.8 2005 .................................................................1st .................... 27.44 PUNT RETURNS (Yards Per Return) 1989 ................................................................10th ...................10.35 1991.................................................................12th ..................... 11.1 1992 ................................................................13th .....................12.7 1994 .................................................................9th ...................... 13.1 TURNOVER MARGIN (Number) 1983 .................................................................3rd ..................+1.455 1989 ................................................................14th ...................+0.91 FEWEST FUMBLES LOST (Number) 1979..................................................................4th ........................... 9

FUMBLES FORCED G No Avg Chris Collins, 2008 .............................. 12....................... 6 ..................... 0.50

WCU TEAM SoCon STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Yds YPG TD 1977 ....................................11 ............ 823 .......... 4471...... 406.5 ........39 1993 ....................................11 ............ 697 .......... 4521.......411.0.........29 TOTAL DEFENSE G Plays Yds YPG TD 1998 ....................................11 ............ 674........... 3086 ..... 280.5 ........22 2005 .....................................9 ............. 623 .......... 2795...... 310.6 ........22 PASSING OFFENSE G Cmp-Att Yds YPG TD 1977 ....................................11 .........184-344....... 2421...... 220.1 ........19 1978 ....................................11 .........155-348....... 2214...... 201.3 ........17 1979 ....................................11 .........158-322....... 2448...... 222.5 ........17 1982 ....................................11 .........162-329....... 2173 .......197.5..........7 2002 ....................................11 .........370-201 ....... 2679 ..... 243.5 ........13 2003 ....................................12 .........257-443....... 2877...... 239.8 ........14 PASSING DEFENSE G Cmp-Att Yds YPG TD 1977 ....................................11 ..........86-172 ........ 1066....... 96.9 ..........3 1979 ....................................11 ..........74-163 ......... 852.........77.5...........5 1980 ....................................11 ..........91-183 ........ 1234 ..... 112.2 .........5 1998 ....................................11 ..........74-162 ........ 1018....... 92.5 ..........5 2005 .....................................9 ..........113-232 ....... 1191 ...... 132.3 ........14 2008 ....................................12 .........178-292 ....... 2074 ...... 172.8 ........17 RUSHING DEFENSE G Rushes Yds YPG TD 2003 ....................................12 ............ 507 .......... 1343.......111.9.........18 SCORING DEFENSE G Pts PPG 1984 ................................................... 11 .....................166 ................... 15.1 KICKOFF RETURNS G No. Yds TD YPR 2005 .....................................9 .............. 25 ............ 686........... 2 .......... 27.4 PASS EFFIC. DEFENSE G Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Rat. 2005 .....................................9 .......113-232-15 ....... 1191......... 14 ...... 98.8

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W C U IN T H E (asN ofCJuly, A A 2013) RECORD BOOK NCAA I-AA Individual Records Held

Cats Among the NCAA I-AA Leaders

Most TDs Scored on Kick Returns - Career: ................................ 7, Kerry Hayes, 1991-94 (2 punt, 5 kickoff)

Most TDs Scored on Kickoff Returns - Career: .................................................. 2nd – 5; Kerry Hayes, 1991-94 Most Field Goals Attempted - Career: ...............................2nd – 102; Kirk Roach, 1984-87 (made 71) Passing Efficiency - Season: Lonnie Galloway (1992) ................... 27th – 211-128-12, 20 TD, 2181 yds - 167.4 rating Receptions - Career: Gerald Harp (1977-80) 40th ...................... 197; Eric Rasheed (1981-84) 45th - 193; Lamont ....................................................Seward (2000-03) 47th - 193 Points (Kickers) - Career: Kirk Roach (1984-87) ...................................................21st – 302 pts (89 PAT, 71 FG) Punting Average - Career: Ken Hinsley (1995-98) ........................................ 12th – 42.8 (199 punts for 8512 yds) Punt Return Average - Career: Kerry Hayes (1991-94) .................................................24th – 12.5 (70 att for 876 yds) Kickoff Return Avg. - Career: Kerry Hayes (1991-94) ...............................................10th – 28.2 (73 att for 2058 yds) Kickoff Return Average - Season: Kerry Hayes (1993) ...................4th - 36.5 (16 att for 584 yds); Mike Malone (2005) ................................................. 34th – 31.1 (17 att for 532 yds) All-Purpose Yards - Career: Kerry Hayes (1991-94) .................. 31st – 5603 yds (5 rush, 2594 rec, 876 pr, 2058 kr) Field Goals Made - Career: Kirk Roach (1984-87) ....................................3rd – 71 (102 att, which is NCAA record) Field Goals Made - Season: Kirk Roach (1986) ........................................................................ 7th – 24 (28 att)

Highest Avg. Gain Per Play All-Purpose - Season: (min. 1,000 yds, 100 plays): ...................19.7; Otis Washington, 1988 (2086 yds, 106 plays) Most Field Goals Made - Half: ...................... 5, Dean Biasucci vs. Mars Hill 9/18/82 (1st half) Wayne Tolleson, the SoCon Male Athlete of the Year for 1977-78, led the nation in receptions in ‘77 with 6.6 catches per game.

Otis Washington paced the nation with his 189.64 all-purpose yards game in 1988. That season average is also a I-AA record.

Most Field Goals Made of 50+ yds. - Season: .............................................7, Kirk Roach, 1987 (12 attempts) Most Field Goals Made of 50+ yds. - Career: ......................................11, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 (26 attempts) Highest Pct. of FG Made Under 40 yds. - Season: ...........................................1.000, Kirk Roach, 1986 (17-of-17) Most Times Kicking 2+ FG in a Game - Career: ........................................................... 25, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 Longest Avg. Distance of FGA (min. 60 att.) - Career: ................................ 40.5, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 (102 attempts)

NCAA I-AA Team Records Held Highest Avg. Gain Per Kickoff Return - Game (min 6): .....................................46.3; vs. VMI 10/10/92 (6 for 278 yds) Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed - Game: 1; by six .............................last: Wofford was 0-for-1 vs. WCU 10/17/98 Fewest Pass Attempts in a Game by Both Teams Combined: .........................................1, last – WCU vs. Wofford, 10/17/98 STEVE KORNEGAY led the nation with his 43.3 yards per punt avg. in 1984, while ranking 12th and 11th nationally in ‘82 and ‘83.

KERRY HAYES owns FCS/I-AA careeer records for TDs by kickoff (5) and kick return (7). He also owns five SoCon records returns.

Miscellaneous NCAA I-AA Facts

WCU in the Final Polls 1969 ........................................8th - NAIA 1972 ..................... 8th - Associated Press 1974...................... 8th - Associated Press 1983 ...................................... 9th - NCAA 1984 .....................................14th - NCAA 1992 ............... 19th - The Sports Network

All-Time Longest Plays: Brett Chappell (11/16/95) 23rd - 95 yd TD run vs. Elon All-Time Longest Punt: Ken Hinsley (10/24/98) 12th - 85 yds vs. Chattanooga

CA T A M O U N T S O W N IN G SoCon RECORDS (As of July, 2013)

Most Total Offense Yards Gained - Half: ..........................................................202, Anthony James, 1981

Most Points Scored Kicking - Game: ........................... 20, Josh Jones vs. Samford (6 FG, 2 PAT), 1999

Most Yds Gained Passing Three Consecutive Games: ............................. 1278, David Rivers, 2000 (474, 410 and 394)

Highest Avg. Per Punt Return - Season: ..............................................................24.9; Kerry Hayes, 1994

Field Goals Attempted - Season: .................................................................. 30, Kirk Roach, 1987

KEVIN THIGPEN ranked 21st nationally in rushing (98.09 avg.). He is only one of four Cats to end the season ranked among the nation’s top 25.

LEONARD WILLIAMS was 14th nationally in scoring in 1979, averaging 7.3 points per game. Williams ranks third on the WCU list for career TDs with 31.

Field Goals Attempted - Career: ...........................................................102, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 Field Goals Made - Half: ........................................... 5, Dean Biasucci vs. Mars Hill, 1982 Field Goals Made - Game: ..................................................6, Josh Jones vs. Samford, 1999 Field Goals Made - Season: .................................................................. 24, Kirk Roach, 1986 Field Goals Made - Career: .............................................................71, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 Most Field Goals Made of 50+ Yds - Season: .................................................................... 7, Kirk Roach, 1987 Most Field Goals Made of 50+ Yds - Career: .............................................................11, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 Most Games Kicking 2+ Field Goals - Career: .............................................................25, Kirk Roach, 1984-87

LAMONT SEWARD was an All-Southern Conference receiver for WCU in 2003

DAVID RIVERS holds three SoCon passing records set during the 2000 season.

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Most Kickoff Returns - Season: ..............................................................58, Mike Malone (2007) Most Yards on Kickoff Returns - Game: .......................................... 229, Mike Malone (2007) vs. Furman Most Yards on Kickoff Returns - Season: ............................................... 1,383 yards, Mike Malone (2007) Most TDs Scored on Kickoff Returns - Game: ....................................................... 2, Kerry Hayes vs. VMI, 1992 Most TDs Scored on Kickoff Returns - Career: ..............................................................5, Kerry Hayes, 1991-94 Highest Avg. All-Purpose Yds. Gained/Play - Game: .................................. 47.5 yds/play, Kerry Hayes vs. ETSU, 1992 Highest Avg. All-Purpose Yds. Gained/Play - Season: .........................................19.7 yds/play, Otis Washington, 1988 Total Tackles - Game: ....................................30, Everett Spellman vs. App State, 1987

Longest Field Goal Made: ..................... 57, Kirk Roach (twice in 1987); vs. ASU and NCA&T

Most Kicks Blocked - Game: .................................................2, Donnell Brinson vs. VMI, 1995

Longest Avg. Distance FG Attempted - Career: .......................................... 40.5, Kirk Roach, 1984-87 (102 att.)

Longest Punt: ....................................... 85, Ken Hinsley vs. Chattanooga, 1998

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History & Records // Facility

E.J. WHITMIRE STADIUM / BOB WATERS FIELD Construction of E.J. Whitmire Stadium was completed in 1974 at an initial cost of $1.66 million that was granted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1971. The new facility, located on the southern-most expanse of the Western Carolina University campus, replaced Memorial Stadium and included the construction of the Jordan-Phillips Field House. Dedicated on October 5, 1974, the Catamounts defeated Morehead State, 31-12, in their second game at the new facility. Murray State won the first-ever game played on the artificial surface at Whitmire Stadium on September 14, 1974. Over the years, Western Carolina has posted highlight victories at the facility including wins over nationally-ranked squads such as No. 2 Marshall in 1992; sixth-ranked Appalachian State in 1998 to regain the Old Mountain Jug; and over No. 2 Furman in 2006. Goal posts have also been removed from the premises on several occasions. Brad Hoover set a stadium and school-record with 49 rushing attempts in 1998 as WCU upset Appalachian State, ending a 13-year losing skid its archrival. In 2004, Western again reclaimed the Jug, posting a dramatic, 30-27, come-from-behind win over the Apps, and the goalposts fell once again in what was the program’s 100th victory at Whitmire Stadium. In 2006, Western Carolina’s defense recorded five interceptions and Darius Fudge rushed for 133 yards on offense to lead the Catamounts to a 41-21 victory over second-ranked Furman, setting the stage for another goalpost celebration. The stadium has also hosted numerous television games over the years. One of the earliest came in 1978 as ABC showcased the Catamounts and Mountaineers from Cullowhee. Other broadcasts include ESPNU, SportSouth, Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS-TV) and most recently, the combined efforts of WLOS-TV and WMYA-TV in Asheville to air select WCU home games. Currently with 13,742 seats, the football facility is located on the south end of the WCU campus and is bordered by the picturesque Cullowhee Creek on the west side; Jordan-Phillips Field House and WCU Weight Room on its north end; and the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center, which in addition to serving as the home venue for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball also features the Dale and Diane Hollifield Football Locker Room, WCU Football Offices and Team Room as well as the athletic training facilities. In addition to the artificial surface at Bob Waters Field, the WCU Football team also utilizes a grass practice field located across Cullowhee Creek from the stadium. Traditionally, the team will use the natural surface during pre-season workouts, as well as during weekly preparations for road games that will be contested on grass. The press box at Whitmire Stadium includes matching booths for both home and visiting radio, as well as coaches’ boxes that bookend the building. There is also two-tiered seating in the main press room with wireless and hard-line Internet access. BOB WATERS FIELD PLAYING SURFACE / FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS: Western Carolina first installed AstroTurf on the playing surface in 1974. A similar product material was used in replacing the artificial surface several times. Following the facilities’ silver anniversary in 1999, a newer version of synthetic grass called AstroPlay was installed in 2000 for a cost of $1.2 million and was the surface that adorned Waters Field for the next eight years. Amidst the 2008 season, the artificial surface was replaced by the Carolina Green Corporation which installed the Desso Challenge Pro 2 turf, a product of the overseas Desso Sports Systems. The new turf consists of a nylon-like, woven base interlaced with synthetic “blades of grass” that are approximately two-inches in length. The material is sewn together and then glued to a base on the ground. Once the surface was in place, it was back-filled with a mixture of sand and rubber to serve as the “dirt” and to provide stability to the turf. In 2002, the creation of a $93,000 Team Room complete with meeting and office space, as well as storage, was completed on the second floor of the Ramsey Center. Prior to the 2003 season, more facility improvements and upgrades to the stadium were completed. A $3.1 million addition featured a 4,000-seat West Side grandstand seating area that included concessions and restroom facilities as well as new, updated lighting. The weight room in the Jordan-Phillips Field House was expanded, nearly doubling its previous capacity which also added a hospitality patio

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BOB WATERS

Completed:............................................................................................................June, 1974 West Side Stands Completed: ........................................................................... August, 2003 Current Capacity: ........................................................................................................ 13,742 Playing Field: ............................................................................................... Bob Waters Field ..................................................................................... Artificial Turf (Desso Challenge Pro 2) First Game: ................................................... Sept. 14, 1974 vs. Murray State (WCU lost 10-3) Dedicated: ................................................ Oct. 5, 1974 vs. Morehead State (WCU won 31-12) Largest Attendance: .......................................15,247 on Nov. 12, 1994 vs. Appalachian State WCU’s Record in Stadium: .................................................................. 111-87-2 (38 seasons) that overlooks the stadium on the north end zone. It also includes additional team meeting space, computer lab and visiting team locker room. The field house and East Side stands were also bricked to match the brickwork of the Ramsey Center and of the new West Side stands. Also, on September, 16, 2006, the Dale & Diane Hollifield Football Locker Room facility located on the first floor of the Ramsey Center was dedicated. At a cost of $225,000, the 100-plus locker facility was expanded with beautiful, wooden lockers located throughout. Most recently, during the off-season prior to the 2010 campaign, a new Daktronics scoreboard with video screen were installed in the south end zone - Ramsey Center end - of the facility. The state-of-theart video screen measures 17-feet tall by 32-feet wide and includes a scoreboard with a matching score and time board adhered to the facade of the Jordan-Phillips Field House. STADIUM BENEFACTORS AND NAMESAKES: Western Carolina’s football facilities are named after two prominent figures in Catamount Athletics. The late E.J. Whitmire, for whom the stadium is named, spent most of his adult life involved with the University. An educator, contractor, agriculturalist and public servant, Whitmire - from nearby Franklin, N.C. - served WCU for more than a quarter century with the attitude, leadership and “get it done” ability that made him successful in every walk of life. Whitmire was on the WCU Board of Trustees from 1949-72 and

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was the driving force behind the University’s unparalleled period of growth. His tireless work served as the cornerstone of the structure that now bears his name. He was granted the Patron Award in the WCU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993. In 1988, the playing surface where Robert Lee Waters made a name for himself in the coaching and administrative ranks while also putting WCU football in the national spotlight was dedicated in his honor and memory. Bob Waters served as the University’s head football coach for 20 years and worked in a dual capacity as its athletics director for 15 years. During his tenure, he became the school’s winningest football coach with 116 victories, 13 winning seasons and top 10 national finishes at three different levels - NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division I-AA, now FCS). He also had the privilege of coaching 13 national All-Americans and 36 All-Southern Conference players. As athletics director, Waters directed the school’s rise from NAIA to NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I competition and move into the Southern Conference in 1976. He was also instrumental in the planning and constructing of Whitmire Stadium, Childress Field (baseball) and the Ramsey Center. Waters died on May 29, 1989 following a six-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was posthumously inducted into the WCU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993.

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Whitmire Stadium/Waters Field - Turf Replacement, 2008

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History & Records // Hall of Fame Western Carolina University’s Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1990 to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of former student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Inductees are selected by a 10-member committee composed of representatives from the University’s alumni association, former athletes association, faculty athletics committee, administration, athletics department, the Catamount Club and area media representatives. NAME (INDUCTED) .......................YEARS AT WCU

NAME (INDUCTED) .......................YEARS AT WCU

ARDREY, Sam (1997) ............................1937-40 .................. Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Football

GREENE, George “Tiger” (1998) ............1981-84 ..............................................................Football

McCOLLUM, Anquell (2010) ................. 1992-96 .................................... Men’s Basketball, Coach

SETZER, Bobby (1992) ..........................1951-92 ......................... Football, Coach & Administrator

ARLEDGE, Jayne (1992) ........................1976-79 ........................................... Women’s Basketball

GRIFFIN, Odell (1992) .......................... 1939-40 ................................................Men’s Basketball

McGINN, Bob (1992) ............................1947-50 ................................................Men’s Basketball

SIMMONS, Clyde (2002) ...................... 1982-85 ..............................................................Football

ATTEBERY Kennelly, Christy (2013) ... 1998-2001 ............................................................Volleyball

GRUNDY, Phillip (2005).........................1991-93 .............................................................Baseball

McINTOSH, Otis (1997) .........................1968-71 ..............................................................Football

SPRADLING, Steve (2009).................... 1967-70 ..............................................................Football

BEVERLIN, Jason (2008) ...................... 1992-94 .............................................................Baseball

GUDGER, Jim (1990) ............................ 1940-69 ................................................. Athlete & Coach

McKENNIE, Tony (2008) ....................... 1986-90 .......................................................Track & Field

STANKUNAS, Frank (1992) ................... 1960-63 ..............................................................Football

BIASUCCI, Dean (1997) ....................... 1980-83 ..............................................................Football

HAILEY, Freddie (1999) ........................ 1984-87 .............................................................Baseball

MILLER, Brett D. (2001) ....................... 1984-86 ..........................................................Men’s Golf

STANLEY, Bill (2012) ............................ 1964-69 ..............................................................Football

BODINE, Tom (2010) .............................1991-94 ..............................................................Football

HAMILTON, Hugh “Pee Wee” (1992) ......1947-50 ..............................................................Football

MOORE, Chris (2011) ........................... 1996-99 .............................................................Baseball

STROUD, Judy (1999) ............................1973-76 ........................................... Women’s Basketball

BROWN, Regina (1998)........................ 1987-92 ...........................Volleyball, Women’s Basketball

HARKINS, Todd (2011) ......................... 1989-92 ..............................................................Football

MOORE, Nardia (2011) .................... 1999-2002 ................................................. Women’s Soccer

TIESZEN Kamarainen, Laura (2012)...... 2002-05 ........................................Women’s Track & Field

BYRD, Art (1990) ................................. 1946-49 ..............................................................Football

HARP, Gerald (1992) .............................1977-80 ..............................................................Football

MORGAN, Ken (1998) .......................... 1960-63 ............................................ Football & Baseball

WESTMORELAND Suhre, Betty (1990) .... 1965-79 .................................................................Coach

CARPENTER, Wille (1994) .....................1976-80 ............................................ Football & Baseball

HARTBARGER, Jim (2000) .................... 1969-75 .................................................................Coach

MURRAY, Darrell (2006) ....................... 1960-64 ................................................Men’s Basketball

THARPE, Danny (1991) ......................... 1960-64 .... Men’s Basketball, Baseball, Football & Tennis

CARMICHAEL, Alonzo (2008) ............... 1983-86 ..............................................................Football

HARTSELL, Susan B. (1994) .................1973-76 .........................................................Gymnastics

PEELE, Betty (1997) ............................. 1963-96 ..........................................Coach, Administrator

TOLLESON, Wayne (1990) .....................1974-78 ............................................ Football & Baseball

CARR, Ronnie (1999) ........................... 1980-83 ................................................Men’s Basketball

HASTINGS, Rebecca Twiner (2010) ....... 2000-04 ..................................................... Women’s Golf

PERSONS, Susan (2005)...................... 1969-75 .................................................................Coach

WATERS, Bob (1993)............................ 1969-88 ...................... Football Coach & Athletic Director

CHEUNG, Patrick (1990) .......................1970-73 ......................................................Men’s Soccer

HAYES, Kerry (2010)..............................1991-94 ..............................................................Football

PETERSON, Bruce (2001) ..................... 1960-64 ......... Football, Men’s Basketball & Men’s Tennis

WIKE, Johnny (2009) ........................ 1964-2004 ...............Football, Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach

CHILDERS, Tobe (2010).........................1957-60 ..............................................................Football

HAYWOOD, Bill (1996) ..........................1969-81 .................................................. Baseball Coach

POINDEXTER, C.C. (1991)..................... 1930-35 ....................................Athletic Director & Coach

WILLIAMS, Denny (2004) ..................... 1955-60 ..............................................................Football

COOPER, Louis (2005) ..........................1981-84 ..............................................................Football

HELMS, Terry (2011) ............................ 1968-72 ................................Cross Country, Track & Field

PRYOR, Harris (1994) ........................... 1956-59 .................................Men’s Basketball, Baseball

WILLIAMS, Jim (1992) .......................... 1964-66 ..............................................................Football

DALTON, Don (1995) .............................1966-81 ....................................Football (Player & Coach)

HOLLIDAY, Emily (1996) ....................... 1982-86 ...........................Women’s Basketball, Volleyball

RALEIGH, Matt (2004).......................... 1989-92 .............................................................Baseball

WILLIAMS, Steve (1996) .......................1968-71 ..............................................................Football

DeGRAFFENREID, Al “Mutt” (2013) ... 1974-76, 77-96 .....................................Football & Administrator

HOOVER, Brad (2008) .......................... 1996-99 ..............................................................Football

RASHEED, Eric (2000) ...........................1981-84 ..............................................................Football

WILLIAMS, Willie (2006) ...................... 1990-92 ..............................................................Football

DENNIS, Greg (1997) ............................1979-82 ................................................Men’s Basketball

HOWELL, Charles “Babe” (1998) .......... 1950-53 ............................................ Football & Baseball

RATCLIFFE, Carl (1992) ........................ 1933-36 ..............................................................Football

WILSON, Thomas “Bubba” (2002) .........1975-78 ................................................Men’s Basketball

DODSON, Clinton F. (1991) .................. 1934-69 ..................................................... Administrator

JAMES, Anthony (1991) .........................1979-83 ........................................ Football, Track & Field

RAY, Dr. Bob (2009) ..............................1951-92 ..................... Basketball, Coach & Administrator

WITTMAN, Greg (1996) ......................... 1966-69 ................................................Men’s Basketball

DOWELL, Jean (1992) .......................... 1963-66 ........................................... Women’s Basketball

JOHNSON, Eric (2012).......................... 1995-99 ...............................................Baseball, Football

REED, Jerry (1994) ................................1974-77 .............................................................Baseball

WHITE, Steve (1999) .............................1970-98 ..................................................... Administrator

DURR, Walter J. (1991)..........................1951-98 ...................................................Team Physician

KING, Frankie (2013) ........................... 1993-95 ................................................Men’s Basketball

ROACH, Kirk (1996) ............................. 1984-87 ..............................................................Football

YATES, Steve (2009).............................. 1971-74 ..............................................................Football

ECHOLS Wellmon, Laura (2009) ....... 1999-2002 ........................................... Women’s Basketball

JONES, David L. (2013) .........................1957-60 ................................................Men’s Basketball

ROBINSON, Dan (1990) ....................... 1946-68 ................................................. Athlete & Coach

YOUNG, Tom (1990) ............................ 1946-68 ....................................Athletic Director & Coach

FAIREY, Clint (1998) ............................. 1986-89 .............................................................Baseball

JONES, Paul (2002) ........ 1967-68 and 1969-81 .. Cross Country/Track & Field (player and coach)

ROGERS, Ronald (1990)...................... 1950-53 ................................................Men’s Basketball

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FERGUSON, Mark (2006) ......................1970-73 ..............................................................Football

LAVELLE, Tommy (2000) ....................... 1961-64 ................................................Men’s Basketball

ROSS, Devondia (2005) ....................... 1990-93 ........................................Women’s Track & Field

FINCH, Nora Lynn (1991) ...................... 1967-70 ..................... Women’s Basketball, Field Hockey, ................................................ Tennis, Volleyball

LeCLAIR, Keith (2002)..... 1985-88 and 1992-97 ...............................Basetball (player and coach)

RUTA, John (2008) .............................. 1962-65 ..............................................................Football

LEGGETT, Jack (2001) ...........................1983-91 .................................................. Baseball Coach

SALTZ Simmons, Cindi (2000) ...............1979-82 ........................................... Women’s Basketball

LIPFORD, Darrell (2004)........................1974-77 ..............................................................Football

SANDERS Peterson, Karen (2001) ........ 1962-64 .......................................................Men’s Tennis

LIVESAY, Robyn Keeler (1995) .............. 1980-84 ..............................................Softball, Volleyball

SCHRADER, Dr. Charles (1998) ............ 1968-93 ........................................... Men’s Soccer Coach

LOGAN, Henry (1990)........................... 1965-68 ................................................Men’s Basketball

SCOTT, George “Ronnie” (2013) ........... 1964-66 ..............................................................Football

LUNDY, Ralph (2006) ............................1970-71 ......................................................Men’s Soccer

SEAL, Gaston (2010) ............................ 1959-63 ................................................Men’s Basketball

LYONS Wilson, Lori (2002) ................... 1990-93 ........................................... Women’s Basketball

SELZER, Tommy “Bromo” (1995) .......... 1948-52 ...............................................Football, Baseball

GAINES, Jerry (1991).............................1970-75 .......................Football, Track & Field & Baseball GARDNER-MAYHORN, Susie (2004) ..... 1989-93 ................ Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country GAY, Scott (2006) ................................ 1983-85 .............................................................Baseball GIBSON, Mel (1992) ............................ 1960-63 ................................................Men’s Basketball GILBERT, Jeff (2000) .............................1981-84 ..............................................................Football GREEN, Judy (1990) ............................. 1980-84 .............Women’s Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

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PAT R O N A W A R D 1992 ..................................... Ralph Sutton 1993 ........ E.J. Whitmire & Dr. Wallace Hyde 1994............................Dr. Quinn Constantz 1995.......................................Alice Benton 1996................................. Dr. Jim Hamilton 1998..........................Dr. Gurney Chambers 1999..................................Jimmy Childress 2004 ..................................Larry Stanberry 2005 ....................................Nathan Arthur 2013 ............................... Alden McCracken

C A R E E R AC H I E V E M E N T 2007 ................Dave Bristol & Jim Garrison

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Catamount Football in the WCU Athletics Hall of Fame S A M A R D R E Y – 19 37 - 4 0 A three-sport star in the pre-World War II years as he was a standout for the baseball, basketball, and football teams ... Two-year starter on the football team as a two-way player at offensive and defensive end ... Inducted in 1997.

M A R K F U R G U S O N – 197 0 - 7 3 A first team All-American in 1973, helping Western to a 6-3-1 record ... The previous year, was a key figure in Western posting a 7-2-1 record and a final national ranking of eighth in the Associated Press small college poll ... Inducted in 2006.

D E A N B I A S U C C I – 19 8 0 - 8 3 All-star kicker who shattered all of WCU’s and most of the Southern Conference’s field goal records during his career and left as the league’s all-time leading scorer ... Spent 11 seasons in the NFL, 10 with the Indianapolis Colts, where he became that team’s all-time scoring leader ... Inducted in 1997.

J E F F G I L B E R T – 19 81 - 8 4 Starting quarterback on WCU’s 1983 National Championship runnerup team ... 1984 Southern Conference Player of the Year ... In 1983, established and still holds WCU single-season marks in passing yards (2,993), passing TDs (21) and completions (463) ... Inducted in 2000.

T O M B O D I N E – 19 91 - 9 4 One of three linebackers named to the WCU All-20th Century team in 2000 and is the third to earn a spot in the Hall of Fame. Entered the Hall as the all-time leader in tackles in WCU football history with 453 including 30 TFLs, seven sacks and three interceptions. Was a three-time, All-Southern Conference linebacker, garnering first team accolades in both 1993 and ‘94. In the latter, was selected both the preseason SoCon and NCAA I-AA National Defensive Player of the Year, earning honorable mention as a 1994 All-America selection by The Sports Network ... Inducted in 2010. A L O N Z O C A R M I C H A E L – 19 8 3 - 8 6 Is one of only five WCU football players to be named All-America in multiple seasons, and was selected as the tight end on Western’s All20th Century Football Team. Was a first team AP All-America selection in 1985 when he caught 55 passes for 587 yards, a school record for tights ends. Followed up in 1986 with 31 receptions for nearly 400 yards and was named to the AP’s second team All-America squad. He captained the 1985 and ‘86 Catamounts and was a two-time first team All-SoCon selection ... Inducted in 2008. W I L L I E C A R P E N T E R – 1976 - 8 0 All-Southern Conference in two sports as he was a four-year baseball starter and three-season football starter ... Establishing school records in both sports ... Inducted in 1994. T O B E C H I L D E R S – 19 57 - 6 0 Completed 72-percent of his pass attempts with just four interceptions in a game where passing was the exception, not the norm. One of his most vocal and visible accomplishments was the founding of “the Herd” – an unofficial football support group comprised of football alum. The Catamount Club’s first, two-term president, has been a driving force behind several athletics fundraising initiatives. Received the 2007 SoCon Distinguished Service Award for Western Carolina ... Inducted in 2010. L O U I S C O O P E R – 19 81 - 8 4 A first team All-American (AP and American Football Coaches/Kodak) in 1984 ... Set a WCU record with 12 sacks in 1984, leading the team with 89 tackles and 20 tackles for losses ... A two-time, first team All-SoCon pick ... Established school records with 30 sacks and 48 tackles for losses ... Inducted in 2005. D O N DA LT O N – 19 6 6 - 6 9 All-America quarterback and nation’s top passer in 1969 ... Helped WCU to 11 winning seasons in 18 years as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator ... Inducted in 1995. A L “ M U T T ” D E G R A F F E N R E I D – 1974 - 76 ; 19 8 0 - 9 6 Was a three-year letter winner, two-year starter on the football field as a defensive back. Credited with the first-ever tackle at E.J. Whitmire Stadium in 1974 and received the team’s Intrepid Award in 1976. Served as an assistant coach and administrator at WCU for 19 years coaching football and as the first women’s track & field coach. Had a distinguished career as an administrator and coach at both Smoky Mountain and Cherokee High Schools … Inducted in 2013.

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T I G E R G R E E N E – 19 81 - 8 4 NCAA Division I-AA Football All-America selection (1983 and 1984) as a defensive back and played a key role in WCU’s 19-6-1 record in those seasons ... Still owns the WCU record for blocked kicks in a season and career ... Inducted in 1998. J I M G U D G E R – 19 4 0 - 6 9 All-conference selection in three sports—basketball, football, and baseball ... Coached basketball team to 321 wins and three conference titles, while leading the baseball team to nine winning seasons ... Inducted in 1990. H U G H H A M I LT O N – 19 47 - 5 0 All-conference and all-star back on WCU’s 1949 North State Conference championship team ... Leading rusher for two seasons ... Set numerous scoring and rushing records ... Inducted in 1992. T O D D H A R K I N S – 19 8 9 - 9 2 A three-time All-SoCon offensive lineman during his playing career at WCU, starting every game for four seasons at guard. The Canton, N.C., product was the squad’s top-rated blocker in both 1991 and ‘92, garnering second team All-America honors from The Sports Network and third team plaudits from the Associated Press in the latter. Over his last two seasons, he only surrendered one quarterback sack. Harkins is just one of 29 Catamount football players to earn All-America honors all-time ... Inducted in 2011. G E R A L D H A R P – 1977 - 8 0 Three-time all-conference player and Southern Conference football Player of the Year in 1978 ... Caught 197 passes and set numerous conference and school records ... Inducted in 1992. K E R R Y H AY E S – 19 91 - 9 4 Held career all-purpose yard record with 5,617 yards while also holding the markers for most yards per play in a game, season, and career. Is one of just six Catamounts all-time to garner first team All-Southern Conference accolades three-or-more times in their WCU career, doing so in 1992, ‘93 and ‘94. Was also a two-time, All-America recipient from the Associated Press, AFCA and The Sports Network, the first of only two WCU players to earn a consensus selection to the squad. Selected to WCU’s All-20th Century team as a kick returner ... Inducted in 2010. BRAD HOOVER – 1996-99 Rushed for 3,616 career yards–second-most in school history–which included a WCU single-season record 1,663 yards in 1998. His 251 rushing yards and then Southern Conference record-tying five touchdowns against VMI in ‘98 are also school records. That same season, keyed an upset of arch-rival Appalachian State with 195 rushing yards on a school-record 49 carries. He was a two-time All-SoCon selection ... Inducted in 2008. C H A R L E S “ B A B E ” H O W E L L – 19 5 0 - 5 3 Football and baseball standout in the early 1950s ... Became winningest high school football coach in North Carolina history with 301 wins ... Won five state championships ... Won state baseball championships in 1974 and ‘77 ... Inducted in 1998.

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A N T H O N Y J A M E S – 197 9 - 8 3 All-conference in football and track & field and the Southern Conference Athlete of the Year in 1983 ... First WCU athlete to qualify for NCAA track championships ... Inducted in 1991. E R I C J O H N S O N – 19 81 - 8 4 A two-sport standout playing both football and baseball, twice earning football All-America accolades in 1997 and consensus first team plaudits in 1998. Named to WCU’s All-20th Century Team in 2000, was a two-time All-Southern Conference selection as a defensive back and one of just five student-athletes in SoCon history to earn first team all-conference honors in football and baseball in the same year (1998-99). Drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Indians in 1999, played both professional baseball and football, making the Chicago Bears practice squad in 2001. … Inducted in 2012. DA R R E L L L I P F O R D – 1974 - 77 An All-America for the 1976 season and is Western’s all-time leading rusher with 4,089 career yards ... SoCon Football Player of the Year ... Rushed for at least 100 yards a WCU-best 19 times ... Owns WCU records for touchdowns in a season (18), points in a season (108) and touchdowns in a career (38) ... Inducted in 2004. A L D E N M c C R AC K E N Was a Patron Award Recipient … Was a two-year letter winner in football following four years of service in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Western Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1958. Remained a loyal and generous supporter of the Catamount Club and is a long-time season ticket holder. Created the Linda and Alden McCracken Endowed Schlolarship Fund to benefit WCU student-athletes … Inducted in 2013. O T I S M c I N T O S H – 19 6 8 - 71 First WCU football player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season ... Team’s leading rusher for three consecutive seasons ... All-North Carolina Collegiate in 1970 ... Ranks No. 3 on school’s career rushing chart ... Inducted in 1997. K E N M O R G A N – 19 6 0 - 6 3 Four-year starter, two as quarterback and two at halfback ... 1960 North State Conference Freshman of the Year ... Compiled over 2,000 yards of total offense in each of his final two seasons ... Also a baseball standout ... Inducted in 1998. B R U C E P E T E R S O N – 19 6 0 - 6 3 One of Western’s most versatile athletes, serving as captain on the football, basketball and tennis teams ... Played quarterback, halfback and defensive back on the football team and helped the basketball team reach the 1963 NAIA championship game ... Inducted in 2001. C . C . P O I N D E X T E R – 19 3 0 - 3 5 Known as the “Father of WCU Athletics” as he organized the school’s first intercollegiate athletics department and coached the first recognized football team ... Inducted in 1991. C A R L R AT C L I F F E – 19 3 3 - 3 6 WCU’s first all-conference and all-state football player in 1935 ... Started for four seasons at both offensive and defensive end ... Inducted in 1992. E R I C R A S H E E D – 19 81 - 8 4 The 1983 All-America selection helped WCU reach the NCAA I-AA championship game ... A two-time All-SoCon selection in football and 55m indoor track champion ... Set WCU single-season records with 89 receptions and 12 TD catches ... Inducted in 2000.

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Catamount Football in the WCU Athletics Hall of Fame K I R K R OAC H – 19 8 4 - 87 The most honored football player in WCU history and member of Southern Conference’s 75th anniversary team ... Four-time allconference and three-time All-America selection as a place kicker ... Inducted in 1996. DA N R O B I N S O N – 19 4 6 - 6 8 A four-year, two-way football starter for four seasons (1946-49) who earned all-conference and all-state honors ... Head football coach for 13 seasons ... Inducted in 1990. J O H N R U TA – 19 6 2 - 6 5 Began his playing career as a quarterback in 1962 and led the Catamounts to a stunning upset of East Carolina. Moved to the defensive secondary in ‘64 despite passing for over 1,000 yards as a freshman and sophomore. Led the ‘64 Catamounts in tackles and set singleseason records for interceptions and pass breakups, returning two picks for touchdowns and was named NAIA All-America, the first defensive back in WCU history to be so honored. Was a two-time All-Carolinas Conference selection and an NAIA District 26 All-Star ... Inducted in 2008. G E O R G E “ R O N N I E ” S C O T T – 19 6 4 - 6 6 Began his career as a walk-on, was a three-year letter winner and a three-time team MVP on teams that posted winning records in three-consecutive seasons. Recorded over 100 tackles in each of his three seasons as a linebacker, earning All-Carolinas Conference plaudits in 1965 and ’66 while also tallying All-NAIA District 26 three times and an All-America honorable mention as a linebacker. Played both offense and defense while the captain of the 1966 WCU squad. Had a highly successful and distinguished career at DuPont … Inducted in 2013. T O M M Y “ B R O M O ” S E L Z E R – 19 4 8 - 5 2 Two-sport all-star who came to WCU after World War II and was an all-conference football selection in 1951 ... All-conference in baseball in 1951 and 1952 ... Inducted in 1995.

C LY D E S I M M O N S – 19 8 2 - 8 5 First team All-America (AP and AFCA) ... 1985 All-SoCon pick ... Ended his WCU career with 47 tackles for loss and 23 sacks ... Elected in 1998, Inducted in 2002.

D E N N Y W I L L I A M S – 19 5 5 - 5 6 ; 5 9 - 6 0 Earned honorable mention All-American honors during his four-year career ... A three-time All-North State Conference pick, an All-District 26 selection and All-State honoree ... Inducted in 2004.

F R A N K S TA N K U N A S – 19 6 0 - 6 3 All-America lineman for 1962 WCU football team and was a four-year starter who also gained all-conference, all-district, and all-state recognition ... Inducted in 1992.

J I M W I L L I A M S – 19 6 4 - 6 6 WCU’s first All-America quarterback (1966) who led the Catamounts to three consecutive non-losing seasons ... Set 28 passing and total offense records ... Inducted in 1992.

B I L L S TA N L E Y – 19 6 4 - 6 9 A four-year letterwinner who was named All-Carolinas Conference on both the offensive and defensive line in 1967. That same year, also garnered NAIA District 26 and All-NAIA accolades on offense. Was a part of three-consecutive, non-losing teams from 1964-66. The last Catamount to earn the Kirkland Blocking Trophy awarded by the Carolinas Conference. Served on the Catamount Club Board of Directors. … Inducted in 2012.

S T E V E W I L L I A M S – 19 6 8 - 71 First team All-America selection in 1971 and two-time all-district selection who recorded over 300 tackles as a defensive tackle and went on to play in the NFL ... Inducted in 1996.

DA N N Y T H A R P E – 19 6 0 - 6 4 A four-year starter in basketball, leading hitter on ‘64 baseball team, starting linebacker on ‘64 football team and a regular on the ‘61 and ‘62 tennis teams ... Inducted in 1991. WAY N E T O L L E S O N – 1974 - 7 8 WCU’s first Southern Conference Athlete of the Year ... Led the nation in pass receiving in 1977 ... Conference baseball player of the year in 1978 ... Went on to play 11 seasons in Major League Baseball ... Inducted in 1990. B O B WAT E R S – 19 6 9 - 8 8 The winningest football coach in WCU history with 116 victories in 20 seasons ... Athletics director for 15 years who led WCU’s move to D-I and into the Southern Conference ... Inducted in 1993.

W I L L I E W I L L I A M S – 19 9 0 - 9 2 Western’s first football player to reach the Super Bowl, Williams was the also the first Catamount defensive back to be a three-time, All-SoCon pick ... Additionally holds the distinction of being the first WCU player selected to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star Classic ... Inducted in 2006. T O M Y O U N G – 19 4 6 - 6 8 Coach who led WCU to its first conference football title (1949) ... Credited with saving the football program ... Also served as athletics director for 22 years ... Inducted in 1990. 19 8 3 C ATA M O U N T F O O T B A L L T E A M Riding 12-straight unbeaten weeks, became the first team in the Southern Conference to play for a National Championship, finishing as the national runner-up ... Inducted in 2003. 19 4 9 C ATA M O U N T F O O T B A L L T E A M Under the post-World War II direction of Tom Young, the Catamounts posted an 8-2 overall record en route to winning the school’s first North State Conference championship and a post-season bid to the Smoky Mountain Bowl ... Inducted in 2007.

B O B B Y S E T Z E R – 19 51 - 9 2 Two-time all-conference football player, assistant football coach for 28 years, head wrestling coach for six years, and athletics director for four years ... Inducted in 1992.

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WESTERN CAROLINA’S RETIRED FOOTBALL NUMBERS

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY 20TH CENTURY FOOTBALL TEAM In 2000, the Western Carolina Department of Athletics announced its 20th Century All-Time Football Team, featuring players from 1931-1999.

#14 • KIRK ROACH – (1984-87) Roach was Western Carolina’s – and the Southern Conference’s – first, three-time All-America Selection (1984, 1986 and 1987) ... He additionally was the first player in league history to be a fourtime, first team All-SoCon selection (1984-87), an accomplishment which has since been duplicated just three other times ... Continues to rank as Western Carolina’s all-time scoring leader with 302 points ... He connected on 71-of-101 (70.3-percent) field goals in his career and only missed one extra point, making 89-of-90 (98.9-percent) .... Roach also still holds the distinction of being the highest Catamount taken in the NFL draft, selected in the fifth round overall by the Buffalo Bills in 1987. Inducted into the WCU Hall of Fame in 1996

OFFENSE

QB ............................Jeff Gilbert (1981; ‘83-84)

5,508 Career Passing Yards, 33 TD passes, including 21 in 1983 season

RB .............................. Otis McIntosh (1968-71)

3rd all-time in career rushing with 3,006; leader with 37 rushing TDs

RB ..............................Darrell Lipford (1974-77)

All-time leading rusher with 4,089 yds and 35 TDs, all-time leading scorer

RB ................................ Brad Hoover (1996-99)

2nd all-time with 3,616 career yards; holds top season with 1,663 in’98

WR ................................ Jerry Gaines (1971-74)

All-time leading receiver with 3,449 yards and 18 TDs, 5th all-time

WR ................................Gerald Harp (1977-80)

2nd all-time in receiving yards with 3,025; All-time leader with 197 catches

WR ........................... Wayne Tolleson (1974-77)

Two-sports standout that had 2,246 career yards and 20 TDs, 3rd all-time

TE ........................Alonzo Carmichael (1983-86)

Two-time All-SoCon; Two-time AP All-American in 1985 and ‘86

OT ................................. Dan Best (1995-1998)

Named All-Southern Conference in 1997 (2nd team) and ‘98 (1st team)

OT ................................... Tony Jones (1984-87)

Had a 14-year NFL career with three teams

OG..............................Marty Reagan (1982-85)

Part of the line that opened holes for All-SoCon selection, Anthony James

OG............................... Todd Harkins (1989-92)

Three-time All-SoCon selection; named All-American twice in 1992

C ...............................Mark Ferguson (1971-73)

#54 • ART BYRD (1946-49) First football All-America selection at Western Carolina University, playing guard on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball ... Helped the Catamounts to an 8-2 regularseason mark in 1949 and their first North State Conference title ... That team additionally holds the distinction of being WCU’s first team to earn a postseason bid, playing in the Smoky Mountain Bowl (Bristol, Va.) ... First Western Carolina student-athlete to have jersey retired. Inducted into the WCU Hall of Fame in 1990.

A 1st team All-American selection in 1973

PK ............................. Dean Biasucci (1980-83)

Three-time All-SoCon; 280 career points rank 2nd all-time

DEFENSE

DB ..................................Tiger Green (1981-84)

Two-time All-SoCon selection; 4th in career INT (16); 7 year NFL career

DB .............................Willie Williams (1990-92)

Three-time All-SoCon selection; 1st WCU player to reach the Super Bowl

DB .................................... John Ruta (1962-65)

An NAIA All-American; named All-Carolina twice; started career as QB

DB ................................ Eric Johnson (1996-98)

Tied for 3rd all-time with 326 tackles; named All-American in 1997 & ‘98

LB .................................. Steve Yates (1971-74)

10th all-time in career tackles with 306; 3rd in career sacks with 25

LB ............................... Louis Cooper (1981-84)

Ranks 8th all-time in tackles (312), leader in sacks (30), 2nd in TFL (48)

LB ................................. Tom Bodine (1991-94)

All-time leader in tackles with 453; led WCU in total hits in 1991 thru ‘93

DL ........................... Clyde Simmons (1982-85)

9th all-time in career tackles (307), 3rd in TFL (47), 4th in sacks (23)

#23 • JERRY GAINES (1970-75)

DL ......................... Frank Stankunas (1960-63)

All-American defensive lineman in 1962, four-year starter

DL .............................Steve Williams (1968-71)

An Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association All-America selection in 1974 ... Also earned AllAmerica honors in baseball and track & field while at WCU ... Set WCU records with 3,449 career receiving yards, a 20.6 average yards per reception for his career and 15 games with over 100 receiving yards ... Only the second WCU football player to have his jersey retired. Inducted into the WCU Hall of Fame in 1990. CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

1st team All-America selection in 1971, two-time all-district, over 300 tackles

DL .......................................Art Byrd (1946-49)

WCU’s first football All-America selection, first WCU jersey retired

P ..............................Steve Kornegay (1982-85)

3rd on all-time punting charts; 2nd longest punt of 78 yards in 1982

KR ................................. Kerry Hayes (1991-94)

Holds NCAA FCS record with 7 kick returns for TDs; three-time All-SoCon

COACH

Bob Waters (1969-88)

WCU’s all-time winningest head coach with 116 wins; also served as Athletic Director for 15 years and led Western Carolina’s move into the SoCon

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CATAMOUNTS IN THE PROS

DAN BEST (1995-98): Indianapolis Colts, 1984-94 St. Louis Rams, 1995

LOUIS COOPER (1981-84): Kansas City Chiefs, 1985-90 Miami Dolphins, 1991 Philadelphia Eagles, 1992

DON DALTON (1967-69): Atlanta Falcons, 1970

FRED DAVIS (1984-86): Seattle Seahawks, 1987

TIGER GREENE (1981-84): Atlanta Falcons, 1985 Green Bay Packers, 1986-91

BRAD HOOVER (1996-99): Carolina Panthers, 2000-09

ERIC JOHNSON (1996-98): Chicago Bears, 2001

TONY JONES (1984-87): Cleveland Browns, 1988-95, 2001 Baltimore Ravens, 1996 Denver Broncos, 1997-2000

ANDREW JORDAN (1992-93): Minnesota Vikings, 1993-96; 1999-01 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles, 1998

Four times since 1996, a former Catamount was a member of the NFL world champion team. In 2006, WILLIE WILLIAMS was a member of the world-champion Pittsburgh Steelers. The win capped a career which saw WILLIAMS play and lose in the 1996 Super Bowl with the Steelers and fall in the AFC Championship in 2005. DAVID PATTEN

Carolina Panthers, 1999-2000

DEAN BIASUCCI (1980-83):

DAVID PATTEN and the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXIX in 2005. The previous year, Super Bowl XXVIII was a win-win situation for all Western Carolina fans as both New England and the Carolina Panthers had former Catamounts on their teams. PATTEN’s Patriots edged the Panthers, featuring BRAD HOOVER. In 2002, PATTEN scored New England’s lone offensive touchdown — an eight-yard grab — as the Patriots upset the St. Louis Rams, 20-17, in the Super Bowl. Two years later, on the road to the 2004 Super Bowl, starting fullback HOOVER scored a fourth-quarter TD in the Panthers 29-23 playoff win over St. Louis. TONY JONES helped the Denver Broncos to backto-back titles in 1998 and ‘99 as a starting offensive lineman. WILLIAMS was the starting cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996 Super Bowl. BRAD HOOVER

Green Bay Packers, 2004 Washington Redskins, 2005 New York Giants, 2006

WILLIE WILLIAMS

St. Louis Cardinals, 1982-84

NICK MCNEIL (2000-03)

TONY JONES

Denver Broncos, 2007

DAVID PATTEN (1992-95) New York Giants, 1997-1999 Cleveland Browns, 2000; 2009 New England Patriots, 2001-04 Washington Redskins, 2005-06 New Orleans Saints, 2007-08

KIRK ROACH (1984-87) Buffalo Bills, 1988 Green Bay Packers, 1989 St. Louis Rams, 2002 Atlanta Falcons, 2003 Oakland Raiders, 2004-05

Year Player Team Round Overall Pick 1972 .... Steve Williams........San Francisco 49ers .........10th .......... 252nd 1982.... Eddie McGill ...........St. Louis Cardinals ............10th ...........259th 1985.... Louis Cooper ..........Seattle Seahawks .............11th ...........305th 1986.... Clyde Simmons ......Philadelphia Eagles ...........9th ............233rd 1988.... Kirk Roach..............Buffalo Bills.......................5th ............135th 1993.... Willie Williams........Pittsburgh Steelers ............6th ........... 162nd 1994.... Andrew Jordan........Minnesota Vikings .............6th ............179th

CLYDE SIMMONS (1982-85) Philadelphia Eagles, 1986-93 Arizona Cardinals, 1994-95 Jacksonville Jaguars, 1996-97 Cincinnati Bengals, 1998 Chicago Bears, 1999-2000

DONALD TURNER (1968-69) STEVE WILLIAMS (1968-71)

TODD BARGELLA (2002-03) Wilkes-Barre Pioneers, 2005; 2007 MARCUS BRADLEY (1996-97) Charleston Swamp Foxes, 2003 MITCHELL DUKES (2003-06) Spokane Shock, 2007 CRANSTON JOHNSON (1995-98) Greensboro Prowlers, 2000-03 JOSH JONES (1999-2000) Roanoke Steam, 2001-02 Greensboro Prowlers, 2003 JOE PATTON (2003-05) Amarillo Dusters, 2007 RICO REESE (2002-04) Tennessee Valley Vipers, 2007 JOHN SCOTT (1995-98) Greensboro Prowlers, 2000-01; 2003

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Atlanta Falcons, 1970 New York Jets, 1971

LLOYD BARRON (1984-86) Missing Information MARCUS BRADLEY (1996-97) Houston ThunderBears, 1999-2000 LONNIE GALLOWAY (1990-93) Charlotte Rage, 1994 TIGER GREENE (1981-84) Charlotte Rage, 1993 KERRY HAYES (1991-94) St. Louis Stampede, 1996 Anaheim Piranhas, 1997 Florida Bobcats, 2000-01 Carolina Cobras, 2002 New Orleans VooDoo, 2004 KEN HINSLEY (1995-98) Philadelphia Soul, 2004 ERIC RASHEED (1981-84) Maryland Commandos, 1989 RICO REESE (2002-04) Oklahoma City & Georgia, 2011 KEVIN MCALMONT (2002-05) New Orleans VooDoo, 2007 Georgia Force, 2011 DAVID PATTEN (1992-95) Albany Firebirds, 1996 MICHALE SPICER (2000-03) Los Angeles Avengers, 2005-06 Columbus Destroyers, 2007 New Orleans VooDoo, 2007-pres.

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WILLIE WILLIAMS (1990-92) Pittsburgh Steelers, 1992-96; 2004-05 Seattle Seahawks, 1997-2003

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DR. DAVID O. BELCHER Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 2003, was elected chancellor of Western Carolina University by the Board of Governors of the multi-campus University of North Carolina. UNC President Tom Ross placed Belcher’s name in nomination Friday, April 8, 2011, during a regular meeting of the board. Belcher, 53, assumed his new duties July 1, 2011, succeeding John W. Bardo, who stepped down after 16 years in the post. In recommending Belcher to the Board of Governors, Ross said: “David Belcher brings to the task more than two decades of academic and leadership experience at highly respected public universities. At each step along the way, he has proven himself to be an energetic and effective leader who encourages strategic thinking, promotes collaboration and inclusiveness, and makes student success a university-wide responsibility. He has also earned a reputation for great integrity, sound decision-making, and a strong commitment to community engagement and outreach. I am convinced that Dr. Belcher has the right mix of experience, skills, and passion needed to take Western Carolina to the next level, and I am thrilled that he has agreed to join our leadership team.” A member of the University of Arkansas System, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a doctoral research university enrolling more than 13,000 students at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Its six colleges and UALR’s William H. Bowen School of Law include more than 100 programs of study. Like Western Carolina, UALR has experienced significant enrollment growth while increasing academic standards and has focused on meeting regional and state needs in education, health-related fields, and strategic areas of research and development. As provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Belcher is UALR’s chief academic officer. In that role, he has been responsible for overseeing all academic programs, as well as providing leadership for the Offices of Research and Graduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialization, and Extended Programs; UALR’s Ottenheimer Library; student recruitment; the UALR Nanotechnology Center; the Sequoyah National Research Center; the Arkansas Studies Institute; and the Donaghey Scholars Program. A native of Barnwell, S.C., Belcher graduated from Furman University in 1979 with a degree in piano performance. After receiving a master’s degree (1981) in the field at the University of Michigan, he studied in Vienna, Austria, on a Rotary Foundation Graduate Fellowship before earning his doctorate (1989) at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. While a student at Eastman, he received the Jerald C. Graue Memorial Scholarship for excellence in musicological research.

Belcher began his academic career in 1988 as an assistant professor of music at Missouri State University. During his 15-year tenure at MSU, he rose steadily through the academic and administrative ranks. After serving as coordinator of keyboard studies in MSU’s Music Department (1989-92) and assistant dean of the College of Arts and Letters (1993), he was named dean of the College of Arts and Letters in 1994. He left Missouri in 2003 to join UALR as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. At UALR, Belcher was credited with leading strategic planning and emphasizing the campus’ institutional mission to be responsive to regional and state priorities. Under his leadership, the campus launched seven new doctoral degree programs, created an Office of Innovation and Commercialization to capitalize on faculty research and promote economic development, implemented initiatives to improve student retention and graduation rates, earned designation as a Carnegie Community Engaged institution and began a thorough review of the undergraduate curriculum. Belcher was also a member of the leadership team for UALR’s first comprehensive development campaign, which reached its $75-million fundraising goal 1½ years ahead of schedule in summer 2010 which was extended to a total $100 million. Throughout his career, Belcher has appeared widely as a recitalist and chamber musician and been active in civic and community organizations. He currently serves on the boards of directors of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. A past chair of the Little Rock Arts and Culture Commission, he has previously led the boards of the Springfield (Missouri) Regional Opera and the Springfield Regional Arts Council and has held leadership positions with the National Conference of Governors’ Schools, Missouri Citizens for the Arts, the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, and the Urban Districts Alliance. Voted 2004 Administrator of the Year by UALR students, he also received the 1999 Ozzie Award from the Springfield Regional Arts Council in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the arts. Belcher is married to Susan Brummell Belcher, who taught voice at UALR and was a cochair on the UALR Music Department Recruitment Committee. She earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in vocal performance from Northwestern University

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The Southern Conference, which begins its 93rd season of intercollegiate competition in 2013, is a national leader in emphasizing the development of the student-athlete and in helping to build lifelong leaders and role models. The Southern Conference has been on the forefront of innovation and originality in developing creative solutions to address issues facing intercollegiate athletics. From establishing the first conference basketball tournament (1921), to tackling the issue of freshman eligibility (1922), to developing women’s championships (1984), to becoming the first conference to install the 3-point goal in basketball (1980), the Southern Conference has been a pioneer. The Southern Conference is the nation’s fifth-oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association. Only the Big Ten (1896), the Missouri Valley (1907), the Pac-12 (1915) and the Southwestern Athletic (1920) conferences are older in terms of origination. Academic excellence has been a major part of the Southern Conference’s tradition. Hundreds of Southern Conference student-athletes have been recognized on Capital One Academic All-America and all-district teams. A total of 20 Rhodes Scholarship winners have been selected from conference institutions, including Wofford volleyball player Rachel Woodlee, who earned the honor last year. The Conference currently consists of 11 members in five states throughout the Southeast and sponsors 19 varsity sports and championships that produce participants for NCAA Division I Championships. The Southern Conference offices are located in the historic Beaumont Mill in Spartanburg, S.C. A textile mill that was in operation from 1880 until 1999, Beaumont Mill was renovated in 2004 and today offers the league first-class meeting areas and offices as well as a spacious library for storage of the conference’s historical documents. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP HISTORY HISTORY:: On Feb. 25, 1921, representatives from 14 of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (SIAA) 30 members met at Atlanta’s Piedmont Hotel to establish the Southern Intercollegiate Conference. On hand at the inaugural meeting were officials from Alabama, Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn), Clemson, Georgia, Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Tech), Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State), North Carolina, North Carolina State, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) and Washington & Lee. Dr. S.V. Sanford of Georgia was chosen as acting chairman and N.W. Dougherty of Tennessee was named secretary. The decision to form a new athletic conference was motivated by the desire to have a workable number of conference games for each league member. With 30 schools in the SIAA by the early 1920s, it was impossible to play every school at least once during the regular season and many schools went several years between playing some conference members. In addition, in 1920, the SIAA voted down proposed rules that an athlete must be in a college a year before playing on its teams and refused to abolish a rule permitting athletes to play summer baseball for money. Play began in the fall of 1921, and a year later, six more schools joined the fledgling league, including Tulane (which had attended the inaugural meeting but had elected not to join), Florida, Louisiana (LSU), Mississippi, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. VMI joined in 1925 and Duke was added in 1929. By the 1930s, membership in the Southern Conference had reached 23 schools. C.P. “Sally” Miles of Virginia Tech, president of the Southern Conference, called the annual league meeting to order on Dec. 9, 1932, at the Farragut Hotel in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia’s Dr. Sanford announced that 13 institutions west and south of the Appalachian Mountains were reorganizing as the Southeastern Conference. Members of the new league included Alabama, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Florida, Georgia, Georgia School of Technology, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mississippi A&M, University of the South, Tennessee, Tulane and Vanderbilt. According to the minutes of the meeting, Dr. Sanford stated that the division was made along geographical lines. Florida’s Dr. J.J. Tigert, acting as spokesman for the withdrawing group, regretted the move but believed it was necessary as the Southern Conference had grown too large. The resignations were accepted and the withdrawing schools formed the new league, which began play in 1933. The Southern Conference continued with membership of 10 institutions, including Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina, Virginia, VMI, Virginia Tech and Washington & Lee. The second major shift occurred some 20 years later. By 1952, the Southern Conference included 17 colleges and universities. Another split occurred when seven schools – Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina and Wake Forest – departed to form the Atlantic Coast Conference, which began play in 1953. The revamped Southern Conference included members The Citadel, Davidson, Furman, George Washington, Richmond, VMI, Virginia Tech, Washington & Lee, West Virginia and William & Mary. A third major shift occurred in 2012-13, when five members announced their departures and three schools were added. College of Charleston announced its decision to leave for the Colonial Athletic Association following the 2012-13 season, while Appalachian State (Sun Belt), Davidson (Atlantic 10), Elon (Colonial) and Georgia Southern (Sun Belt) announced they would depart following the 2013-14 campaign. At the Southern Conference’s 2013 spring meetings in Hilton Head Island, S.C., the league officially extended invitations to former members East Tennessee State and VMI, as well as Mercer, to join the league for the 2014-15 academic year. Today, the league continues to thrive with a membership that includes 11 institutions and a footprint that spans five states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Current league members are Appalachian State, The Citadel, Davidson, Elon, Furman, Georgia Southern, UNCG, Samford, Chattanooga, Western Carolina and Wofford. CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM

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More About The Southern Conference SOUTHERN CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP: John Iamarino was officially named commissioner of the conference on Jan. 2, 2006. Iamarino has promoted the Southern Conference through an ambitious agenda that has improved championships, upgraded compliance-related matters, launched the conference’s Hall of Fame and increased the marketing and brand awareness of the conference and its member institutions. He has also guided the league through its recent membership changes, ensuring the Southern Conference’s future viability and stability with the additions of East Tennessee State, Mercer and VMI. The Southern Conference named its first commissioner in December 1950. Duke head football coach Wallace Wade made the transition from Blue Devil football coach to athletics administration as the first person at the helm of the conference. Lloyd Jordan replaced Wade as the commissioner in 1960 and served a 14-year term until Ken Germann became the league head in 1974. Germann was the commissioner for 13 years and orchestrated the league’s expansion to include women’s athletics. In 1987, he was succeeded by Dave Hart, who spearheaded the transfer of the league office from Charlotte, N.C., to Asheville, N.C. Wright Waters succeeded Hart upon his retirement in 1991. Under Waters’ leadership, the Southern Conference expanded to 12 members, added three women’s sports and posted record revenue from the basketball tournament. Waters was followed by Alfred B. White in 1998. White, a veteran member of the NCAA office, introduced the current conference logo and elevated the conference’s commitment to marketing and development of corporate partners. Danny Morrison headed the conference from 2001-2005 and orchestrated the league’s move from Asheville, N.C., to Spartanburg, S.C. Under Morrison’s leadership, the conference increased its marketing and promotional efforts. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY: The first Southern Conference Championship was the league basketball tournament held in Atlanta in 1922. The North Carolina Tar Heels won the tournament to become the first recognized league champion in any sport. The Southern Conference Tournament remains the oldest of its kind in college basketball. Commissioner Germann spearheaded the Southern Conference’s expansion to include women’s athletics during the 1983-84 season. That year, league championships were held in volleyball, basketball and tennis. Cross country joined the mix in 1985 and the league began holding indoor and outdoor track championships in 1988. Most recently, the conference instituted golf and softball championships in the spring of 1994 and added soccer in the fall of 1994. The Germann Cup, named in honor of the former commissioner, annually recognizes the top women’s athletics programs in the conference. From its humble beginnings, women’s athletics have become an integral part of the Southern Conference and its success. The Southern Conference declares champions in 10 men’s sports – football, soccer, cross country, basketball, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, baseball, tennis and golf – and nine women’s sports – soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, tennis, golf and softball. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL: The Southern Conference has also excelled as the premier Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) conference. Southern Conference member Appalachian State won the three consecutive FCS titles from 2005-07, becoming the first team to do so. The league boasts more than 250 players who have garnered All-America recognition and numerous national player or coach of the year awards. The conference has had at least one team in the top 10 of the final FCS poll for 26 consecutive years with at least two teams finishing in the top 20 in every season since 1982. Three – Appalachian State, Georgia Southern and Wofford – finished in the top 10 in 2012. The conference has placed multiple representatives in the FCS Playoffs in 25 of 29 seasons, with 16 championship game appearances and eight national titles. The Southern Conference has had at least one team reach the semifinals in 12 of the last 14 years and in 18 of the last 21 seasons. In 2007, Appalachian State became the first FCS team to defeat a nationally ranked Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) team, when the Mountaineers defeated No. 5 Michigan, 34-32, on Sept. 1 before a sellout crowd at Michigan Stadium. Prior to the conference’s reclassification in 1981, Southern Conference football teams appeared in a total of 36 bowl games, posting a record of 16-18-2. From 1925-30, league schools won five football national championships in a six-year span. There are nearly 60 former Southern Conference players and coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame. One of the most recognizable of these names is former North Carolina running back Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice, who helped guide North Carolina to three bowl appearances. He was a first-team All-America selection and Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1948 and 1949. In 1949, 2013 CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL

Western Carolina was the FIRST Southern Conference school to advance to the NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) National Championship game, doing so in 1983 in Charleston, S.C., against Southern Illinois (pictured above).

Justice earned first-team all-conference honors for the fourth consecutive season, becoming the first player in league history to achieve that feat. He was a member of the league’s inaugural Hall of Fame Class in 2009. Another of the league’s football products that made it to the College Football Hall of Fame is Sam Huff of West Virginia. Huff was a three-year starter on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Mountaineers. In 1955, Huff earned first-team All-America honors on the field and was a first-team Academic All-American for his work in the classroom. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. A member of the conference’s first Hall of Fame class, he was a five-time All-Pro linebacker and is also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In recent years, the Southern Conference has continued to produce outstanding studentathletes. In 1999, Georgia Southern’s Adrian Peterson captured the Walter Payton Award, presented annually to the Football Championship Subdivision’s most outstanding offensive player. Furman’s Louis Ivory was awarded the honor in 2000, Georgia Southern’s Jayson Foster was presented with the 2007 trophy and most recently, Appalachian State’s recordsetting quarterback Armanti Edwards became the first two-time winner in Payton Award history after claiming the honors in 2008 and 2009. Appalachian State’s Dexter Coakley was a three-time all-conference selection and consensus All-American in 1994, ’95 and ’96 before going on to stardom with the Dallas Cowboys. Coakley won a pair of Buck Buchanan Awards, given to Football Championship Subdivision’s top defensive player each year. Terrell Owens went from catching passes at Chattanooga to a stellar NFL career. Western Carolina’s David Patten and Appalachian State’s Matt Stevens were both members of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl champion team in 2002 and Patten also earned Super Bowl rings with the Patriots in 2004 and ’05. Appalachian State’s Daniel Kilgore appeared in Super Bowl XLVII for the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. ADDITIONAL SOUTHERN CONFERENCE NOTES: • The legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant got his coaching start in the Southern Conference as he guided the Maryland Terrapins in 1945. Another famous Southern Conference football coach is the late Frank Howard of Clemson, who guided the Tigers as a league member from 1940-52. The incomparable Howard won 69 Southern Conference games; • The Southern Conference has been represented on the sidelines at five Super Bowls in recent years. Bobby Ross, who piloted the San Diego Chargers to the 1996 Super Bowl, was the head coach at The Citadel from 1973-77. Former Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy, who coached the Bills in four Super Bowls, directed William & Mary from 1964-68 and was succeeded there by Lou Holtz. William & Mary competed in the Southern Conference from 1936-77; • Men’s basketball was the first sport in which the conference held a championship. The league tournament is the nation’s oldest, with the inaugural championship held at Atlanta’s City Auditorium in 1922 and won by North Carolina; • Not only was the Southern Conference Tournament the first of its kind, but the league also helped change the face of college basketball. In 1980, the league began a season-long experiment with a 22-foot 3-point field goal with the approval of the NCAA Rules Committee. Ronnie Carr of Western Carolina made the first 3-point field goal in college basketball history in a game against Middle Tennessee State on Nov. 29, 1980.

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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY . . . A HOME OF TRUE STUDENT-ATHLETES Western Carolina University is committed to helping its student-athletes both on and off the playing field. WCU treasures its outstanding academic reputation and is equally proud of the tradition of its athletic teams. Realizing the important role that sport plays in the lives of our student-athletes, the Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes, in conjunction with the Office of Academic Advising assist student-athletes with managing their athletic demands without sacrificing their academic careers. WCU Department of Athletics has always understood the primacy of academics and maintains a close working relationship with both offices of academic support. The Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes reports to the Athletic Director and is committed to: (1) Ensuring that each student-athlete at WCU continues to make academic progress towards graduation as well as maintaining athletic eligibility; (2) Ensuring that every student-athlete be provided the necessary resources needed to be academically successful; (3) Striving to assist each student-athlete with reaching their fullest potential as young adults in achieving their career and life goals. The Academic Support Services staff is responsible for monitoring the academic progress and class attendance of all student-athletes and coordinating the Academic Enhancement Program. The Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) offers academic resources to its student-athletes to give them the best opportunity for continued success in the classroom. All first semester freshmen and transfers and are required to participate in the program. Catamount student-athletes are provided with tutorial services and educational and career workshops. In conjunction with AEP, the Catamount football team also employs the Academic Game Plan (AGP), which includes each first-year, and all at risk football studentathletes. The program includes organizing daily activities such as reading, tests and quizzes into a notebook that aids in managing time Former WCU tailback Darius Fudge at WCU’s and prioritizing academic responsibilities. 2007 commencement ceremonies. In addition, coaches, serving as mentors, hold detailed, hour-long meetings with the student-athletes included in AGP on a daily basis to monitor progress and to stay involved. The Office of Academic Advising is part of a larger academic support program known as the Office of Advising and Retention Services which has a fundamental responsibility for enhancing the educational experience for all students. All freshmen student-athletes are advised by a specific academic advisor through enrollment in USI 130, Academic and Career Planning, a one-hour elective course. Through this course, students learn about WCU academic programs and policies, NCAA academic regulations, gain a better understanding of the meaning of higher education, learn more about themselves, and make new friends. All student-athletes are advised by the athletic advisor until they formally declare a major.

In addition to being named to the Capital One All-District III team, former Western Carolina tight end Conner Orr was selected as a “Peach of an Athlete” at the 29th Annual Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet in Atlanta, Ga., presented by the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Exemplifying their commitment to academic excellence and emphasis across the department is apparent in the increasing number of student-athletes recognized for scholastic merit. Since 2000, Western Carolina has produced six Academic All-America selections including Ryan Schade (baseball in 2002); Jason Whaley (football in 2003); Yoneko Allen (women’s basketball in 2004); Tyler Sexton (baseball in 2006, ‘07); Brooke Johnson (women’s basketball in 2008, ‘09); and Jake Robinson (men’s basketball in 2010). Whaley was also the recipient of an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation. During that same span, a trio of Catamount basketball student-athletes (Allen, Emre Atsur and Rans Brempong) were recipients of the Southern Conference’s Mike Wood Postgraduate Scholarship, while track athlete Tonya Edmunds was one of 32 NCAA student-athletes to be awarded a postgraduate scholarship through its Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Programs for 2005-06. In 2006, Emily Pierce (women’s soccer) was awarded the SoCon’s David Knight Graduate Scholarship and the WCU soccer team was recognized by the NCAA as the team ranked among the sport’s top 10 percent in Academic Progress Rate (APR). Samantha Hodge (women’s soccer) was awarded the William V. Moore Graduate Scholarship, presented by McMillan Pazdan Smith, in 2013. For 2012-13, two women’s golfers – Maria Kjelldorff and Taylor Allison – were named All-American Scholars by the Women’s Golf Association (WGCA) marking the 13th-straight year WCU had golfers honored. Also last year, WCU’s women’s basketball earned its sixth selection to the WBCA Academic Top-25, ranking 13th with a combined team GPA of 3.406. In 2008, the squad ranked a program-best fifth with an eighth-place ranking in 2009, 15th in 2007 and sixth in 2001. Catamount football landed three players on the Capital One Academic All-District III squad including Conner Orr, Rock Williams and Clark Sechrest. Both Orr and Williams were additionally among 54 football student-athletes honored with the release of the 15th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team. Off the field for the 2012-13 academic year, WCU student-athletes accumulating over 4,000 hours of community service. One of the most involved initiatives was the “Whee Think Pink,” program that was spearheaded by women’s soccer player Samantha Hodge and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The student-athletes raised over $4,000 that was donated to breast cancer research. WCU also finished second a year after winning the SoCon’s “Keeping Tabs on Children” fundraising program competition between its member institutions. Catamount student-athletes posted a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.134. Bolstering that GPA were a combined 184 student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0-or-higher including. A combined 88 WCU student-athletes were named to the Southern Conference’s Fall, Winter and Spring All-Academic teams with 184 earning SoCon Honor Roll and 70 collecting the Commissioner’s Medal.

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