2009 Eastern Kentucky Football Recruiting Guide by EKU Sports

2 0

F o

i d e

general information Table of Contents 2009 EKU Football Quick Facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rosters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Depth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 Travel Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 NCAA FCS Football . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Meet the Colonels Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-32 Colonels in the Community. . . . . . 25 Coach Dean Hood. . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . 36-43 Strength & Conditioning Staﬀ . . . 44 Sports Medicine Staﬀ . . . . . . . . . . 51

Quick Facts Football Information Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Hood (Ohio Wesleyan ’86) Record at EKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 (Second season) Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 (Second season) Assistant Coaches . . . . Dane Damron (Tight Ends/STs), Garry Fisher (Linebackers), . . . . Tony Hatmaker (Secondary), Ben Hodges (Wide Receivers), . . Carson Jeffers (Offensive Line), Jake Johnson (Defensive Line), . . John Revere (Running Backs), Mike Springston (Off. Coord./QBs) Football Administrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise Puckett Offensive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spread Defensive System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37/17 Starters Returning/Lost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/10 2008 Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4 2008 Ohio Valley Conference Record (Finish) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 (1st) First Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909 All-Time Record (94 seasons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-333-38 NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (2008)

Records Roy Kidd Stadium. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Individual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-87 Annual Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-89 Top 10 Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

2008 in Review Game Summaries . . . . . . . . . . 60-65 2008 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Final Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-71 Individual Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

The University General Information . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 City of Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Athletics Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . 5 President Doug Whitlock. . . . . . . 46 Dir. of Athletics Mark Sandy . . . . 47 Athletics Administration. . . . . . 48-49 Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Colonel Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Athletics Staﬀ Directory . . . . . . . . 52 Roy Kidd Stadium. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Media General Information . . . . . . . . . . 102 Directions to EKU . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 EKU Athletic P.R. Staﬀ . . . . . . . . 102 Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 EKU Radio Network. . . . . . . . . . 103

100 Years of Football Eastern Kentucky University will celebrate ‘100 Years of Football: A Century of Excellence’ this fall. Some of the planned activities are listed below: • Announcement of the All-Century team prior during Homecoming weekend (Oct. 16-17) • Commemorative tickets, coins and helmets • ‘100 Years of Football’ video • A specific web page dedicated to ‘100 Years of Football.’ Please check www.EKUSports.com for more details

Credits Writing, Editing and Design: Michael Clark, Dir. of Athletic Public Relations using Adobe InDesign CS4 and Adobe Photoshop CS4 Contributors: Karl Park Editorial Assistance: Simon Gray, Karl Park Photos: Chris Radcliﬀe, George Terrizzi, Tim Webb, WG Sports Photos, Bob Flynn, Dr. Bo Morris, Nancy Taggart, Michael Clark, EKU Archives, Ohio Valley Conference,

Opponents Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 UT Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Austin Peay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Southeast Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Western Carolina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Jacksonville State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 All-Time Series Results . . . . . . . . 58

Ohio Valley Conference History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2008 Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 All-Time Member List . . . . . . . . . 72

General Information School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eastern Kentucky University Founded / Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906 / 15,000 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond, Kentucky 40475 Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonels Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maroon (209) and White Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ohio Valley (NCAA Division I FCS) Stadium (Capacity, Year Opened) . . . . . . . Roy Kidd (20,000, 1969) Field (Surface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hanger (Synthetic Turf) President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Doug Whitlock Faculty Athletics Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Judy Short Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Sandy

History OVC Championships . . . . . . . . . . 74 All-Time Playoﬀ Results . . . . . . . 75 1967 Mideast Champs . . . . . . . . . 77 1979 National Champs . . . . . . . . . 78 1980 National Finalists . . . . . . . . . 79 1981 National Finalists . . . . . . . . . 80 1982 National Champs . . . . . . . . . 80 All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 NFF Hall of Famers. . . . . . . . . . . . 83 All-OVC Players . . . . . . . . . . . 84-85 All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-95 Record vs. Opponents . . . . . . . . . 96 All-Time Results . . . . . . . . . . 97-101 EKU in the National Polls . . . . . . 101 Colonels in the NFL . . . . . . . . . . 104

www.kentuckytourism.com, Miami Dolphins, Bill Baptist/HoustonTexans.com Printing: Post Printing Company, Lexington, Ky. Charles Smith, Sales Representative Special Thanks: Kevin Britton, Steve Fohl, Simon Gray, Jasmine Jones, Bryce McCalla, Karl Park, Stephanie Parke, Denise Puckett, EKU coaching staﬀ

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

the university EKU’s aviation program, the only university-based program in Kentucky, returned to Madison County Airport in 2008. Students have the opportunity to use two new Diamond DA-20 trainers, the same aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force Academy for beginning flight instruction.

Eastern Kentucky University’s Army ROTC Program ranked among the nation’s best in the 2007 Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Among 132 institutions in the Eastern Region, EKU tied for first in basic rifle marksmanship, tied for second in peer evaluations, ranked 13th on the Army physical fitness test and 23rd in land navigation. In overall leadership, EKU ranked 13th and earned an excellent rating. EKU scored above the national average in every category. Eastern’s Fitness and Wellness Center opened in the fall of 2004 and features stateof-the-art equipment which is available free of cost for all EKU students. Included in the center is a 10,000-square foot weight area, a four-lane indoor track, two multi-purpose gyms, a climbing wall, locker and shower facilities and a lounge area.

Phase 1 of the University’s New Science Building, comprising 174,195 square feet at a cost of approximately $64 million, is expected to open for classes in the Fall 2011 semester. The first phase will house the Departments of Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy as well as science education (for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction) classrooms and laboratories.

2 0

F o

i d e

the campus beautiful

Eastern Kentucky oďŹ&#x20AC;ers 168 degree programs including a bachelor of science degree in apparel design and merchandising. Easternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program of Distinction is its College of Justice and Safety, which attracts students from all over the world.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

city of richmond Richmond is home to many interesting and convenient activities. Whether it’s arts and entertainment, recreation, or shopping and dining out you are looking for, Richmond has it all. With more than 100 buildings in Richmond on the National Register of Historic Places and three areas on the National Register of Historic Districts, it is one of Kentucky’s finest restored 19th Century commercial districts. Arts and entertainment take center-stage with the Eastern Kentucky University theatre program. They offer several shows each year from classical theatre to modern musicals. Local artistic talents are on display year round at Gallery On Main. This is a perfect showcasing of local talent and an opportunity for community involvement. There is never any lack of recreational activities in Richmond. An array of parks and recreational centers across the city offers something for everyone. Lake Reba Recreational complex includes golf, little league baseball and softball fields, soccer, fishing and a water park which opened in the summer of 2008. If it’s shopping you want, downtown Richmond can accommodate you. Locally owned businesses line the historic streets of downtown Richmond with everything from fine antiquities to exquisite jewelry. There is a wide variety of stores at the brand new Richmond Centre as well. The outdoor mall offers shoppers convenience and style. Dining isn’t hard to find either. Family-owned and major chain restaurants give Richmond a unique variety of menus. Local hot spots include Madison Gardens, which is uniquely Richmond, to restaurants such as Applebee’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, O’Charley’s and Outback Steakhouse. Whatever your pallet craves, Richmond dining offers a variety of tastes made to satisfy. Never far from mainstream, Richmond offers the comforts of simplicity with the convenience of the city. Only 29 miles from Lexington and the Bluegrass Airport, Richmond is easily accessible to all travelers. Interstate 75 is a major artery of both state and national motor transportation. Richmond’s location on I-75 makes it an important factor in making the city a commercial hub. In fact, the ease of travel to and from Richmond makes the city an ideal spot for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Fort Boonesborough State Park is located only 12 miles from EKU’s campus, while Natural Bridge State Park (63 miles) and Cumberland Falls State Park (100 miles) are located nearby. Also within easy driving distance of Richmond are the Kentucky Horse Park, the state capital in Frankfort, Herrington Lake, My Old Kentucky Home at Bardstown, White Hall State Shrine and thoroughbred horse racing at Keeneland.

Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville hosted the 2008 Ryder Cup.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville.

The state capital of Frankfort and Lexington are both within an easy hour drive from campus.

Main Street in downtown Richmond is right around the corner from the EKU campus.

A Brief Richmond History Richmond was founded in 1798 by Colonel John Miller, a Revolutionary War soldier. In 1798, the Kentucky Legislature authorized the moving of the Madison County seat from nearby Milford to land owned by Colonel Miller. The move was bitterly opposed by about 300 residents of the Milford area and a fight to retain the seat resulted between Dave Kennedy, who represented the Milford location, and William Kearly, who represented the new site. Although history does not record the results of the brawl, the county approved the move in March of 1798 and two acres of land were purchased from Colonel Miller. Court was held in his barn. On July 4, 1798, the site was oﬃcially named Richmond in honor of Miller’s birthplace, Richmond, Va.

The National Corvette Museum is located in Bowling Green.

--From www.richmond.ky.us

2 0

F o

i d e

athletics hall of fame On Dec. 14, 2005, Eastern Kentucky University announced the creation of an Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame’s mission is to commemorate and honor student-athletes, other individuals and teams whose accomplishments have contributed to the esteemed tradition of Colonel Athletics and whose character has reflected positively on the University. The inaugural class of the EKU Athletics Hall of Fame, featuring 38 distinguished individuals, was inducted during an evening ceremony on Nov. 3, 2006, in the Keen Johnson Ballroom. Almost 300 people attended the induction ceremony. The honorees were also recognized prior to EKU’s home football game against Murray State the following day. The inaugural class was comprised of The Founders, a group of 25 who were previously honored at the 1974 Centennial Athletics Awards Banquet, and 13 members who were chosen by a selection committee. The Department of Athletics accepts nominations for the Hall of Fame on a rolling basis. Nominations must be received by March 1 to be considered for that year’s class. This year’s induction ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 with the inductees also honored the next day at the home football game against Southeast Missouri. Including the 2009 induction class, there are 23 football players enshrined in the EKU Athletics Hall of Fame – Chad Bratzke, Jimmie Brooks, Charles Bryant, Wally Chambers, Danny Copeland, Don Daly, Fred Darling, George Floyd, Jim Guice, Myron Guyton, John Jackson, Aaron Jones, Roy Kidd, Roy King, Aaron Marsh, Buddy Pfaadt, Charles Shuster, Everett Talbert, Teddy Taylor, Markus Thomas, J.W. “Spider” Thurman, Cliﬀ Tinnell and Fred Troike. Please visit www.EKUSports.com for more details or a nomination form.

Joined by former EKU Athletics Hall of Fame player and coach Roy Kidd, football stand-outs (l-r) Fred Troike, John Jackson and Markus Thomas were a part of the 2008 EKU Athletics Hall of Fame class.

History of the Colonel Eastern Kentucky University athletic teams were known as the Maroons until 1966 and even survived one attempt to alter the school mascot to the Leopards. In 1963, Eastern Kentucky University President Robert Martin was at a loss as to how he could create a physical “Maroon” to excite the audience. A man of vision and intelligence, Martin began searching for a mascot that would embody the glorious Bluegrass State. He found it in the honorable Kentucky Colonel. The military title of “Colonel” had begun being used as an honorary title in the state by the late 1800s and by 1931 the nowfamous Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels had been formed. The finger-lickin’ Colonel Harlan D. Sanders himself was inducted in 1935. Like Minutemen of Massachusetts and Sooners of Oklahoma, the Kentucky breed of Colonel was a unique symbol of the state and so Martin selected it to accompany the school color as Eastern’s mascot. Further cementing the connection with Eastern was the fact that Centre College’s mascot was already the Colonel and a faction of that school had occupied the Richmond campus before Eastern’s founding.

2009 Hall of Fame Induction Class Josh Anderson – Baseball Danny Copeland – Football Kim Mays – Women’s Basketball Ralph Richardson – Men’s Basketball Kim Sarrazin – Softball Everett Talbert – Football 1979 national championship football team – Team of Distinction

--Courtesy of The Eastern Progress

Danny Copeland (1984-87)

EKU unveiled a new set of athletic logos in the spring of 2006 and followed by designing a new mascot that was ready for the 2006 football season.

Everett Talbert (1973-76) 5

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

colonel football

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

roster Alpha Roster No. Name Pos. 79 Aaron Adams OL 6 Ryan Aldrin WR (ALL-drin) 70 Emory Attig DL (ADD-ig) 27 H.B. Banjoman RB 85 Charlie Banks ATH 78 Andre Barbour OL (bar-BORE) 15 Justin Bell DB 37 Jordan Berry P 65 Ryan Bonner OL 86 Chris Boruﬀ WR 28 Aaron Bradley RB 38 Anthony Brown LB 29 Warren Brown DB 14 Jeremy Caldwell DB 43 Ichiro Chiba LB (EE-chee-row CHEE-bah) 53 Jacob Claycomb LS 89 Gerry Cooper WR 7 Evan Cromer WR 98 Chris Cunningham DL 51 Jordan Dalrymple LB (DAL-rimp-ul) 46 Jacob Davis FB 11 Shannon Davis WR 36 Robert Dees DB 24 Matt Denham RB 73 David Dick DL 84 Trey Edwards LB 52 O.J. Enabosi OL (EN-uh-BOSS-ee) 17 Andre Evans DB 22 Trey Fairchild WR 63 Patrick Ford OL 48 Zavier Foster LB 26 Brooklyn Fox DB 20 Antonio Fredrick LB 33 Bruce Frieson RB (FREE-son) 19 Quinton Gaddy DB 91 Devin Gainer DL 88 Tyrone Goard WR 3 Jaren Gooden DB 23 Uriah Grant DL 42 Clint Greene RB 40 Chris Hall DL 31 Colby Haney DB 77 Derek Hardman OL 9 Orlandus Harris WR 64 Paul Henry OL 39 Phillip Herbst FB 71 Evan Hester DL 58 Tyler Horn LB 12 Trevor Hoskins QB 59 Michael Howard OL 55 Josh Jackson LB 74 Jordan Johnson OL

Numerical Roster No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

Name Marcus Williams Jaren Gooden Jake Tamaska Cody Watts Ryan Aldrin Evan Cromer Josh Turner Orlandus Harris Garnett Phelps Shannon Davis Trevor Hoskins Yameen Thomas Jeremy Caldwell Justin Bell T.J. Pryor Andre Evans Chris Smith Gary Myers Quinton Gaddy Antonio Fredrick C.J. Walker Trey Fairchild Uriah Grant Matt Denham Brent Scannell Brooklyn Fox H.B. Banjoman Aaron Bradley Warren Brown Chris Moore Colby Haney Justin Williams Bruce Frieson Patrick McClellan Robert Dees Jordan Berry Anthony Brown Phillip Herbst Chris Hall Myer Nolan Clint Greene Ichiro Chiba Tyson Patrick Javarious Riley Jacob Davis Jonathan Sharp Zavier Foster Logan O’Connor

Pos. DB DB LB

Ht. 5-9 5-11 5-9 WR/QB 6-0 WR 6-3 WR 6-0 DL 6-2 WR 5-11 WR 5-10 WR 5-11 QB 6-2 DL 6-1 DB 5-10 DB 5-10 QB 6-2 DB 5-10 QB 6-3 WR 6-2 DB 5-11 LB 5-10 RB 5-9 WR 5-11 DL 6-0 RB 5-10 DB 5-9 DB 6-4 RB 5-10 RB 5-10 DB 5-10 LB 6-3 DB 6-1 ATH 5-11 RB 5-9 DB 6-3 DB 5-11 P na LB 6-2 FB 5-9 DL 6-3 ATH 5-10 RB 5-11 LB 6-2 LB 6-2 WR/DB na FB 6-0 DL 6-4 LB 6-0 K/P 6-0

Wt. 186 174 203 177 198 179 239 170 170 162 189 227 172 170 181 167 220 192 182 210 194 185 273 172 168 203 215 188 172 192 194 179 195 204 173 na 215 223 246 180 190 220 240 na 230 240 190 200

Yr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. r-Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. r-Fr. r-Fr. Sr. So. r-Fr. So. Jr. Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. So. Jr. r-Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. r-Fr. Fr. Jr.

Hometown (Previous School) Stockbridge, Ga. (Wake Forest Univ.) Sunrise, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Cincinnati, Ohio (Taylor) Powell, Tenn. (Powell) Orlando, Fla. (Bishop Moore) Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Jeﬀerson) Brookville, Ohio (Brookville) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Brainerd) Louisville, Ky. (Ballard) Atlanta, Ga. (Tulane Univ.) Middlesboro, Ky. (Middlesboro) Charlotte, N.C. (West Charlotte) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank) Tampa, Fla. (Chamberlain) Louisville, Ky. (Ballard) Cleveland, Ohio (Univ. of Buﬀalo) South Point, Ohio (Marshall Univ.) Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) Charlotte, N.C. (West Mecklenburg) Brunswick, Ga. (Glynn Academy) Altamonte Springs, Fla. (Lyman) Dublin, Ohio (Syracuse Univ.) Miramar, Fla. (West Virginia Univ.) Rineyville, Ky. (Univ. of Kentucky) Palm Harbor, Fla. (Countryside) Tulsa, Okla. (East Central) Front Royal, Va. (Warren County) Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park) Miami, Fla. (Christopher Columbus) Fort Myers, Fla. (Cape Coral) Lexington, Ky. (Paul L. Dunbar) McDonough, Ga. (Eagle’s Landing) Cleveland, Ohio (Bakersfield Coll.) Maineville, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) Paint Lick, Ky. (Madison Southern) Essendon, Victoria, Australia Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) Richmond, Ky. (Thomas More Coll.) Waynesville, N.C. (Tuscola) Atlanta, Ga. (B.E. Mays) Winchester, Ky. (George Rogers Clark) LaGrange, Ky. (Oldham County) Huber Heights, Ohio (Univ. of Toledo) Lake Wales, Fla. (Lake Wales) Bowling Green, Ky. (Western Kentucky Univ.) Clinton, Tenn. (Anderson County) Carrollton, Ga. (Villa Rica) Knoxville, Tenn. (Halls)

2 0

F o

i d e

roster Numerical Roster No. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 88 89 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Name Justin Meredith Jordan Dalrymple O.J. Enabosi Jacob Claycomb Tim Meinsen Josh Jackson Anthony Means Tejon Washington Tyler Horn Michael Howard Shawn Shupperd Josh Miller Patrick Ford Paul Henry Ryan Bonner Zachary Young Wesley Woods Robert O’Malley Emory Attig Evan Hester Chris Krack David Dick Jordan Johnson Christian Molina Cory Monroe Derek Hardman Andre Barbour Aaron Adams Joshua Nicholas Nathan Watts Yorel Shemwell Blake Koons Trey Edwards Charlie Banks Chris Boruﬀ Tyrone Goard Gerry Cooper Devin Gainer Nick Vicini David Ogunlari Jason Nicholson Robert Knowles Jasper Williams Seth Logsdon Chris Cunningham Andrew Soucy

Pos.

Ht. OL/DL 6-3 LB 6-0 OL 6-2 LS 5-11 LB 5-8 LB 6-0 LB 5-11 OL 6-2 LB 6-3 OL 6-1 DB 6-5 OL 6-4 OL 6-5 OL 6-4 OL 6-4 DL 6-2 OL 6-3 OL 6-4 DL 6-2 DL 6-1 OL 6-1 DL 6-2 OL 6-5 OL 6-4 OL 6-7 OL 6-6 OL 6-5 OL 6-4 RB 5-9 DL na RB 5-9 LB 6-1 LB 5-11 ATH 6-2 WR 6-1 WR 6-4 WR 5-10 DL 6-2 LB 6-3 DL 6-3 K/P 6-6 DL 6-1 LB 6-2 LB 6-4 DL 6-1 DL 6-2

Alpha Roster Wt. 270 215 296 185 237 236 200 275 211 285 218 271 281 249 230 257 265 311 285 236 282 305 280 255 272 300 283 278 190 na 185 186 225 210 196 186 170 270 219 228 200 265 228 210 247 290

Yr. Fr. Jr. r-Fr. Sr. Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. So. Sr. Sr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. So. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Jr.

Hometown (Previous School) Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central) Chuluota, Fla. (Oviedo) Villa Rica, Ga. (Douglas County) Shepherdsville, Ky. (North Bullitt) Huntington, N.Y. (John H. Glenn) San Diego, Calif. (Westview) Louisville, Ky. (Central) Bartow, Fla. (Bartow) Harrodsburg, Ky. (Mercer County) Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside) Brownsburg, Ind. (Brownsburg) Cincinnati, Ohio (Deer Park) Richmond, Ky. (Madison Central) Elizabethtown, Ky. (Central Hardin) Ashland, Ky. (Paul G. Blazer) Eminence, Ky. (Eminence) Prestonsburg, Ky. (Prestonsburg) Montrose, Pa. (Montrose Area) Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton) Danville, Ky. (Danville) Winter Springs, Fla. (Winter Springs) New Carlisle, Ohio (Eastern Michigan Univ.) Pikeville, Ky. (Pikeville) Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside) West Chester, Ohio (Georgetown College) Spencer, W.Va. (Roane County) Atlanta, Ga. (Univ. of North Carolina) Lake Worth, Fla. (Fork Union Military Acad.) Louisville, Ky. (Eastern) Bristow, Va. (Brentsville) Owensboro, Ky. (Owensboro) Columbus, Ohio (St. Francis DeSales) Stanford, Ky. (Lincoln County) Whitesburg, Ky. (Letcher County Central) Sparta, Tenn. (Air Force Academy Prep.) Charleston, W.Va. (Capital) Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual) St. Petersburg, Fla. (Ringgold (Ga.)) Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic) Palm Bay, Fla. (Florida Air Academy) Lexington, Ky. (Paul L. Dunbar) Lexington, Ky. (Tates Creek) Suwanee, Ga. (Mississippi State Univ.) Sonora, Ky. (Central Hardin) Miami, Fla. (Dade Christian) Canton, Ga. (Woodstock)

No. 95 83 72 97 35 56 54 50 62 75 76 30 18 80 94 41 49 93 69 44 10 16 45 25 47 82 60 17 99 4 13 8 92 21 57 5 81 96 32 2 68 66

Name Pos. Robert Knowles DL Blake Koons LB Chris Krack OL Seth Logsdon LB Patrick McClellan DB Anthony Means LB Tim Meinsen LB (MINE-sen) Justin Meredith OL/DL Josh Miller OL Christian Molina OL Cory Monroe OL Chris Moore LB Gary Myers WR Joshua Nicholas RB Jason Nicholson K/P Myer Nolan ATH Logan O’Connor K/P David Ogunlari DL (oh-GUN-laur-EE) Robert O’Malley OL Tyson Patrick LB Garnett Phelps WR T.J. Pryor QB Javarious Riley WR/DB Brent Scannell DB (skuh-NELL) Jonathan Sharp DL Yorel Shemwell RB Shawn Shupperd DB Chris Smith QB Andrew Soucy DL (SUE-see) Jake Tamaska LB (tuh-MASS-kuh) Yameen Thomas DL Josh Turner DL Nick Vicini LB (vuh-CHEE-nee) C.J. Walker RB Tejon Washington OL (TEE-j’awn) Cody Watts WR/QB Nathan Watts DL Jasper Williams LB Justin Williams ATH Marcus Williams DB Wesley Woods OL Zachary Young DL

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

preseason depth chart Colonel Offense Pos. No. Name QB 16 T.J. Pryor (6-2, 181, r-Fr.) 12 Trevor Hoskins (6-2, 189, So.) RB 21 C.J. Walker (5-9, 194, Sr.) 27 H.B. Banjoman (5-10, 215, So.) WR 10 Garnett Phelps (5-10, 170, Sr.) 9 Orlandus Harris (5-11, 170, r-Fr.) WR 5 Cody Watts (6-0, 177, Jr.) 89 Gerry Cooper (5-10, 170, r-Fr.) WR 7 Evan Cromer (6-0, 179, Jr.) 6 Ryan Aldrin (6-3, 198, Jr.) WR 11 Shannon Davis (5-11, 162, Jr.) 88 Tyrone Goard (6-4, 186, r-Fr.) LT 77 Derek Hardman (6-6, 300, Sr.) 63 Patrick Ford (6-5, 281, r-Fr.) LG 72 Chris Krack (6-1, 282, Jr.) 57 Tejon Washington (6-2, 275, Jr.) C 59 Michael Howard (6-1, 285, Sr.) 68 Wesley Woods (6-3, 265, So.) RG 52 O.J. Enabosi (6-2, 296, r-Fr.) 64 Paul Henry (6-4, 249, r-Fr.) RT 78 Andre Barbour (6-5, 283, Sr.) 79 Aaron Adams (6-4, 278, r-Fr.)

Notes Completed 13-of-20 passes for 202 yards and two scores in the spring game Saw action in three games last year and completed two passes Led EKU with 706 rushing yards in 2008 Posted 43 carries last fall for 141 yards and one score Only senior wide receiver in the group Took a redshirt season in 2008 Led receivers with 16.8 yards per catch average and five TD receptions in 2008 Took a redshirt season in 2008 Tallied multiple receptions in five games last year Played in four games last season and did not make a reception Finished second on team in receptions (36) and receiving yards (479) last year Took a redshirt season in 2008 Fourth-year starter on the oﬀensive line; should compete for All-American honors Took a redshirt season in 2008 Started all 12 games at left guard last year Played in just one game last fall Split time between right tackle and right guard one year ago Played mainly on special teams last season Took a redshirt season in 2008 Took a redshirt season in 2008 Started the final five games at right tackle last year Took a redshirt season in 2008

Colonel Defense Pos. No. Name DE 40 Chris Hall (6-3, 246, Sr.) 93 David Ogunlari (6-3, 228, So.) DT 99 Andrew Soucy (6-2, 290, Jr.) 95 Robert Knowles (6-1, 265, r-Fr.) DT 70 Emory Attig (6-2, 285, So.) 23 Uriah Grant (6-0, 273, r-Fr.) DE 8 Josh Turner (6-2, 239, Sr.) 13 Yameen Thomas (6-1, 227, Jr.) SLB 30 Chris Moore (6-3, 192, So.) 92 Nick Vicini (6-3, 219, r-Fr.) MLB 51 Jordan Dalrymple (6-0, 215, Jr.) 4 Jake Tamaska (5-9, 203, Sr.) WLB 20 Antonio Fredrick (5-10, 210, Jr.) 44 Tyson Patrick (6-2, 240, So.) LCB 14 Jeremy Caldwell (5-10, 172, So.) 15 Justin Bell (5-10, 170, r-Fr.) LS 35 Patrick McClellan (6-3, 204, So.) 2 Marcus Williams (5-9, 186, Jr.) RS 36 Robert Dees (5-11, 173, Jr.) 29 Warren Brown (5-10, 172, r-Fr.) RCB 17 Andre Evans (5-10, 167, Sr.) 3 Jaren Gooden (5-11, 174, Jr.)

Notes Led team in sacks (six) and tackles for loss (13) in 2008 Saw action in just two games last fall A candidate for All-OVC honors in 2009 Took a redshirt season in 2008 Missed seven games due to a broken foot last fall Transferred from West Virginia this past spring Missed most of the 2008 season with a knee injury Finished with three sacks and seven quarterback hurries as a sophomore Utilized mainly on special teams last season Took a redshirt season in 2008 Top returning linebacker; started nine games at WLB last season A key reserve linebacker for the second straight year Reached double-figure tackles in three games in 2008 Transferred from Toledo this past summer Recorded six stops and an interception in the 2008 playoﬀ game at Richmond Cousin of former Colonel and current Miami Dolphin Yeremiah Bell Suﬀered a season-ending knee injury in the 2008 season opener Transferred from Wake Forest this past spring A key contributor on special teams the last two years Took a redshirt season in 2008 Tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups last fall Started 10 of 12 games at corner back one year ago

Colonel Specialists Pos. No. PK/P 49 94 LS 53 47 HO 2 KR 14 11 PR 10

Name Logan O’Connor Jason Nicholson Jacob Claycomb Jonathan Sharp Marcus Williams Jeremy Caldwell Shannon Davis Garnett Phelps

(6-0, 200, Jr.) (6-6, 200, r-Fr.) (5-11, 185, Sr.) (6-4, 240, r-Fr.) (5-9, 186, Jr.) (5-10, 172, So.) (5-11, 162, Jr.) (5-10, 170, Sr.)

Notes Just handled the punting duties last year; hit a 48-yard field goal in 2007 Took a redshirt season in 2008 Third year starting at long snapper Could be used as the field goal snapper Transferred from Wake Forest this past spring Averaged 23.1 yards per return last year with a long return of 62 yards Won the 2008 OVC 400-meter run and finished second in the 200 meters Shared time returning punts with DB Jeremy Caldwell last year 10

2 0

F o

i d e

season outlook transfer Chris Smith may also be in the mix depending on how quickly he learns the oﬀensive system.

The Eastern Kentucky University football team has its sights set on a third straight Ohio Valley Conference title in 2009. It has been more than 20 years since an OVC team accomplished that feat. Not surprisingly, EKU was the last OVC team to win back-to-back-toback titles from 1986 to 1988. “What we did last year will have no bearing on what we are going to do this year,” Eastern Kentucky head coach Dean Hood said. “If we don’t have the right perspective, it could actually hurt us. What will determine if we can win in 2009 is how hard we work, the chemistry we have within the team and how much the players trust the coaches.” For the current group of Colonels to win a third consecutive title, the team will have to lean on a new quarterback and replace more than half of the 2008 starting defensive unit. Eastern’s offense Consecutive Winning Seasons came on strong to1. Florida State 32 wards the end of the 2. Eastern Kentucky 31 season last year under 3. Montana 23 new offensive coordi21 nator Mike Springston. 4. Florida *for Division I football only The Colonels scored at least 29 points in five of the final six regular season games, including a season-best 38 points in a victory over nationally-ranked Jacksonville State on Oct. 11. Balance was a premium for the offense as EKU averaged 32.4 rushes and 28.7 pass attempts per game in 2008. “The thing I noticed about the offense in the spring is the huge improvement in our line,” Hood said. “Overall, our offensive line has more depth and played much more physical [than the previous fall]. That unit may even be our biggest strength this season.” Hood, who also serves as the defensive coordinator, employs a 4-3 defensive scheme that emphasizes technique and gap responsibility. Eastern Kentucky forced a league-high 32 turnovers one year ago, including five in the regular season finale at UT Martin, which helped determine the OVC champion. “We are going to need guys to step up on the interior of the defensive line and at safety – right down the middle of the defense,” Hood said. “We lost three of our top inside defensive linemen from last year and we don’t have a safety who has ever played a snap in this defense.”

Running Backs C.J. Walker is one of the top returning ball carriers in the OVC. The senior paced the Colonels with 706 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in 2008, which was his first year as the starting running back. Walker’s 229 yards on the ground in the win over Murray State last season was the best rushing performance by a Colonel in more than four years. “We looked really good in this area during the spring, but due to some injuries, the running back position could be an area of concern for us this fall,” Hood said. Junior Aaron Bradley was hoping to compete for the starting job until he suﬀered a knee injury in the spring scrimmage. Bradley went down with a knee injury early in the 2008 campaign as well. He was hurt in the season opener at Cincinnati and proceeded to miss the ensuing three games. When healthy, Bradley gives the Colonels one of the top running back combinations in the OVC. Bradley will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2009 season which means sophomore H.B. Banjoman has to fill the void. Banjoman is bigger than both Walker and Bradley, but is still blessed with a deceptive amount of speed. Even though he was utilized mainly on special teams last year, Banjoman tallied 43 rushing attempts as a freshman, including 14 in the victory over Murray State. Senior Phillip Herbst will fill the fullback role in short-yardage situations.

Wide Receivers Eastern Kentucky’s spread option attack often employs four wide receivers at a time and luckily the Colonels have plenty of depth at that position. Senior Garnett Phelps along with juniors Evan Cromer, Shannon Davis and Watts are all expected to be major contributors to the oﬀense this year. Phelps led Eastern with a season-high 62 receiving yards in the 2008 NCAA playoﬀ game at Richmond. His 48-yard reception in the second quarter against the Spiders set up Eastern Kentucky’s lone touchdown. Statistically speaking, Davis is the team’s top returning pass catcher. The speedy wide out, who also runs for

Quarterbacks The biggest story line for Eastern heading into preseason camp is the battle at the quarterback position. Several candidates, led by sophomore Trevor Hoskins and redshirt freshman T.J. Pryor, are responsible for filling the shoes left behind by 2007 OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Year Allan Holland. Hoskins has seen limited action behind center in his two years as a Colonel, while Pryor used his redshirt season in 2008. The two quarterbacks split time during the spring session with Pryor earning a slight edge heading into preseason camp due to his performance in the spring scrimmage. Pryor completed 13-of-20 passes for 202 yards and two scores while rushing for 48 more yards and another touchdown against the defense. Meanwhile, Hoskins was held to a 50 percent completion rate with two interceptions. “Both players had up-and-down springs kind of like the stock market,” Hood said. “But overall their performances steadily improved throughout the spring.” Junior Cody Watts, one of the most athletic players on the team, could be used under center although the coaching staﬀ would prefer to keep him outside as a wide receiver. Marshall University

Junior Cody Watts (#5) and senior Derek Hardman would enjoy celebrating a few more touchdowns together in 2009. 11

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

season outlook the track team, finished second on the squad in receptions (36) and receiving yards (479) in 2008. In the spring game, Davis recorded four catches for a game-high 94 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown catch. Watts moved to wide receiver a year ago after spending his first two seasons as a quarterback. This versatile player hauled in a 61-yard touchdown reception against Cincinnati in his first game at wide out last year as well as two touchdown catches in the 2008 OVC championship game at UT Martin. Cromer, who missed most of the spring season with a back injury, hopes to regain his form from his freshman year when he posted 25 catches for 233 yards. “I think Evan Cromer will be our comeback player of the year,” Hood said. “He was a ghost at times last year, but I see a sparkle in his eye this season.” There are numerous other players looking to push the starters for some action at the edges including junior Ryan Aldrin and redshirt freshmen Tyrone Goard and Orlandus Harris. A hamstring injury bothered Aldrin through much of the spring, but he should be ready for the start of preseason camp. One addition to the team, Syracuse transfer Trey Fairchild, is hoping to fit in the mix at the inside receiver position.

Two redshirt freshmen appear to be in the running for the final starting position at right guard. O.J. Enabosi and Paul Henry will most likely battle for the starting spot throughout preseason camp. Junior Tejon Washington, sophomores Josh Miller and Wesley Woods, and redshirt freshmen Aaron Adams and Patrick Ford give this unit plenty of quality depth.

Defensive Linemen Lots of changes will be evident in the 2009 defensive line. Gone are three of the top four interior linemen plus two-time All-OVC pick Chris Coy. Junior Andrew Soucy, the lone returnee in the middle of the line, has the potential to earn all-league honors. His coming out party in 2008 came at Tennessee Tech when he tallied an interception and fumble deep in TTU territory which quickly led to 10 Colonel points. Soucy finished with 9.5 tackles for loss as a sophomore, including three in the NCAA playoﬀ game at Richmond. “Soucy didn’t get a lot of mention last year because he was a young player, but he’s a really good player,” Hood said. “Hopefully, these other guys will rise up and help him.” Sophomore Emory Attig, West Virginia transfer Uriah Grant and Eastern Michigan transfer David Dick are names the coaching staﬀ think could fill the rest of the rotation in the middle of the trenches. Attig missed a significant portion of last year’s schedule with a broken foot, but is completely healthy heading into preseason camp. A handful of names were mentioned by Coach Hood that could make some noise on the line’s edge. Senior Chris Hall, another all-league candidate, is a match-up problem for the opposition due to his size and speed on the outside. He led EKU in sacks (six) and tackles for loss (13) one year ago. In the pivotal regular season finale at UT Martin, Hall produced one of his best games of the year with 3.5 tackles for loss. Junior Yameen Thomas has a wealth of potential, but is still looking to turn his talents into successful game day performances. Thomas, along with sophomore David Ogunlari, redshirt freshman Chris Cunningham and senior Josh Turner will battle for playing time at defensive end as well.

Offensive Linemen Four of the five starters on the 2008 offensive line are back for another year together which should make this unit one of the strongest in the Ohio Valley Conference. Senior left tackle Derek Hardman, who enters the year with 35 consecutive starts, anchors the group. Hardman is expected to push for All-American honors this fall and has already been noted by NFL.com as one of the top Division I FCS offensive tackles eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. “We are certainly going to miss Sammy Reid at center, but Hardman gives the line a leader to follow,” Hood said. Two other seniors – Michael Howard and Andre Barbour – join Hardman on the starting offensive line. Howard will play center this year after splitting time between right guard and right tackle in 2008. Barbour, a transfer from North Carolina, saw action in every game last year while starting the final five contests at right tackle. Junior Chris Krack rounds out the returning starters at left guard. Krack started all 12 games as a sophomore and helped the Colonels eclipse 300 yards of total offense seven times last fall.

Linebackers For the second straight year, there will be a noticeable turnover at the linebacker position. Two of the three starters from the 2008 team were seniors while another key reserve was also a senior. Junior Jordan Dalrymple is the lone constant in this unit. He started nine games at the weakside position last year, but is expected to move into the middle in 2009. Dalrymple finished fourth on the team in tackles (68) as a sophomore and sealed the 38-35 win over Jacksonville State with his first career interception with two minutes left in the game. Fellow junior Antonio Fredrick saw plenty of action on the field last season with two starts and double-figure tackles in three games. This hard hitter could move into a full-time starting role this year at weakside linebacker. Senior Jake Tamaska, a converted fullback, and Toledo transfer Tyson Patrick will most likely see some playing time at the inside linebacker positions as well. One of the most critical positions in the Colonel defense is the strongside linebacker. Tyjuan Jones filled the role admirably in 2008 with team highs in tackles (102) and forced fumbles (four). “Most of the other positions have to be good at one or two things,” Hood said. “Our strongside linebacker has to rush the passer, drop into zone coverage and play man coverage. Because

Junior Shannon Davis has the ability to stretch defenses deep down the field. 12

2 0

F o

i d e

season outlook we ask that person to do so many things, that’s what it makes it such an important position.” Sophomore Chris Moore and redshirt freshman Nick Vicini got plenty of repetitions at this position in the spring. The duo combined for nine tackles in the spring game. Those two players plus transfer Jasper Williams will most likely be in the hunt for the starting spot this fall. Williams spent a year playing at Air Force Academy Prep before transferring to Mississippi State.

Defensive Backs Unlike most teams, the EKU defense relies on the defensive backs to call the coverage and schemes for the entire unit. The Colonels have both starting corner backs from 2008 returning, but have to fill a gaping hole at safety due to the losses of all-conference performers Brandon Gathof and Zach Denton. Sophomore Patrick McClellan, junior Marcus Williams and junior Robert Dees are the likely candidates to step into the starting rotation at safety. McClellan looked like he was going to have a productive season as a reserve defensive back and special team’s standout last year until he injured his knee in the season opener. He returned to action this spring and impressed the coaching staﬀ with his instincts and work ethic. Williams is a transfer from Coach Hood’s previous team, Wake Forest. He played corner for the Demon Deacons, but because of his knowledge of the defense, he has changed positions to help fill the void at safety. Dees has steadily improved his play at Eastern and has the chance to earn the starting role as well. The Colonels have numerous athletic players at corner back led by sophomore Jeremy Caldwell. As a redshirt freshman, Caldwell started 10 games and returned a fourth quarter interception 66 yards for a score to seal the win at Southeast Missouri. He also tallied an interception and six tackles in the NCAA playoﬀ game at Richmond. “We went into last season with a bunch of rookies and puppies at corner,” Hood said. “Those guys got battle tested and better every week. Now, they have gone through another spring together and I think they could be the most improved unit on the defense.” Senior Andre Evans and junior Jaren Gooden will battle for the other starting corner back spot. Both players saw significant time on the field one year ago and should again in 2009.

Senior Chris Hall and junior Andrew Soucy (#99) are two important pieces on the Colonel defensive line.

The Schedule The 2009 schedule could be one of the most challenging in recent EKU history. For the second consecutive year, Eastern opens the 11-game schedule on a Thursday night (Sept. 3), this time at BCS member Indiana. This will be the first meeting between EKU and the Hoosiers as well as Eastern’s first ever contest against a Big Ten opponent. Following an open weekend, the Colonels open their home schedule against OVC-foe Tennessee Tech on Sept. 19. The Saturday night game will be the first on Eastern Kentucky’s new synthetic turf surface. After two more road games at Murray State (Sept. 26) and Eastern Illinois (Oct. 3), EKU returns to Roy Kidd Stadium against Tennessee State on Oct. 10. The Tigers handed Eastern its lone OVC loss one year ago, a 34-20 decision in Nashville. “I think the conference is better due to the overall play at the quarterback position,” Hood said. “We are going to play as hard as we can and see what happens regardless of whom or where we are playing.” Homecoming could turn out to be the most exciting contest of the season. The Colonels host UT Martin on Oct. 17 in a rematch of last year’s OVC title game. Eastern Kentucky is 19-0 all-time against the Skyhawks, but survived 33-31 last fall thanks to a blocked field goal attempt on the final play of regulation. Games against conference opponents Austin Peay (Oct. 24) and Southeast Missouri (Oct. 31) round out the month of October. The Colonels then step out of OVC action for two games against Kentucky (Nov. 7) and Western Carolina (Nov. 14). This will be just the third ever meeting between EKU and UK. Eastern is 3-1 all-time against Western Carolina, a member of the Southern Conference, including a 45-21 victory two years ago. Finally, Eastern Kentucky wraps up the regular season at OVC rival Jacksonville State on Nov. 21. The two teams have split six meetings since the Gamecocks joined the OVC in 2003.

Special Teams The coaching staff is hopeful that junior Logan O’Connor, who handled the punting and kick-off duties as a sophomore, will be used only as the placekicker this season. O’Connor split time with Taylor Long as the field goal kicker two years ago with O’Connor handling most of the long-range attempts. He nailed 3-of-6 field goal attempts, including a 48-yarder at Murray State, in 2007. Redshirt freshman Jason Nicholson and Aussie newcomer Jordan Berry will push for the starting punting role. Senior Jacob Claycomb will be in his third year as a starting long snapper. Claycomb, also the team’s best holder, could be used as a holder in field goal situations if the team can identify a short snapper. Redshirt freshman Jonathan Sharp might be able to fill that role for the Colonels. Numerous players are in the running for kick-off return duties including junior Shannon Davis, sophomore Jeremy Caldwell and redshirt freshman Orlandus Harris. Heading into fall camp, the punt return spot is up for grabs. Caldwell and senior Garnett Phelps split time returning punts in 2008.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Aaron Adams

Emory Attig

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 278 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Lake Worth, Fla. Prev. School: Fork Union Military Academy

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 285 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga. Prev. School: Milton H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Should push starter Andre Barbour for playing time at right tackle … works hard and expects to improve every day. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. At Fork Union Military Academy (Va.) – Played right tackle for coach John Shuman. High School – A graduate of John I. Leonard High … played two years on the oﬀensive line in high school … an all-county and all-district selection … voted best oﬀensive lineman on the team … started in the Treasure Coast All-Star game. Personal – Son of Gwenn Adams and Mike Adams … born on May 16, 1989.

2009 Scouting Report – Has the passion and motor that could make him a standout player at EKU … expected to push for considerable playing time in 2009. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in five games, mainly on special teams … missed seven games due to a broken foot … recorded two tackles in the win over Morehead State on Sept. 13 … also posted two stops in the NCAA playoﬀs at Richmond on Nov. 29. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – 2006 team captain and team MVP … honorable mention all-region … second team All-North Fulton … honorable mention AllNorth Forsyth … 2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Super 11” selection … three time scholar-athlete award winner. Personal – Son of Larry and Margo Attig … born on Nov. 28, 1988 … serving as one of the football team’s representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in 2009-10.

Ryan Aldrin Year: Junior Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 198 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Prev. School: Bishop Moore H.S.

H.B. Banjoman

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 215 Position: Running Back Hometown: Front Royal, Va. Prev. School: Warren County H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – A big, physical wide receiver … pays attention to details … missed much of the spring season with a hamstring injury. At EKU – 2008: Played in four games including the final three regular season contests … did not make a catch. 2007: Played in four games … did not make a catch. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Central Florida East-West High School All-Star game participant … senior team captain … All Friday Night Football team selection … team’s most valuable receiver … tallied 19 catches for 510 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior … honor roll all four years with 3.9 GPA … recruited by New Hampshire, Colgate and Illinois State. Personal – Son of Maureen Aldrin … born on June 11, 1987 … his father, Chuck, was a tight end on Ohio State’s 1968 national championship team and passed away in 2001.

2009 Scouting Report – A big running back who has a burst of speed in his game … could see significant action if fellow running back Aaron Bradley has to miss the season with a knee injury … will also see action with the special teams. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games … served as a key contributor on special teams and as a back-up running back … tallied two or more carries in seven contests … posted 14 rushes for 49 yards and a score against Murray State on Nov. 15 … compiled 24 rushing yards against Morehead State on Sept. 13 … recorded a season-best 14-yard scamper versus Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – First team all-state and all-district pick … rushed for more than 2,600 yards as a senior and 2,000 yards as a junior … recorded 37 touchdowns as a senior … left high school with Virginia’s single-season rushing and touchdown record … Oﬀensive Player of the Year for Warren County. Personal – Son of Robin and Howard Banjoman … born on Nov. 16, 1987.

Banjoman’s Career Stats Rushing G Att Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2008 12 43 141 1 14 11.8 Totals 12 43 141 1 14 11.8 Career High Rushing Attempts – 14 vs. Murray State, Nov. 15, 2008 Career High Rushing Yards – 49 vs. Murray State, Nov. 15, 2008 Receiving 2008 Totals

RB H.B. Banjoman

OL Andre Barbour 14

G 12 12

Rec 1 1

Yds -4 -4

TD 0 0

Lg -4 -4

Yd/G 0.0 0.0

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Andre Barbour

Aaron Bradley

Year: Senior Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 283 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Prev. School: Univ. of North Carolina

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 188 Position: Running Back Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Prev. School: Myers Park H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Stepped up his game at the end of the 2008 season … will likely start at right tackle and could push for postseason honors. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in all 12 games … started the final five contests at right tackle … earned first EKU start against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25 … helped oﬀense pile up a season-high 290 rushing yards against Murray State on Nov. 15. At North Carolina – 2007: Made an appearance in one game, the season opener against James Madison on Sept. 1. 2006: Played in seven games at oﬀensive tackle and tight end … forced to move to tight end late in the season due to numerous injuries … responded with a touchdown catch against Wake Forest on Oct. 28. 2005: Took a redshirt season. High School – Two year starter at right tackle … began senior season at North Springs (Atlanta, Ga.) before transferring to Beach High in Savannah … also played basketball. Personal – Son of Andre Barbour and Mignon Hale … born on April 12, 1987.

2009 Scouting Report – Suffered a knee injury during the spring game which could keep him sidelined this fall … was in a battle for the top running back position … likes to bang through the trenches, but has the speed to bounce outside. At EKU – 2008: Made an appearance in nine games … started the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … suffered a knee injury against the Bearcats and missed the ensuing three games … finished second on the team in rushing … ran for 46 yards and two scores at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4 … posted double-digit carries against TTU (Oct. 4) and Eastern Illinois (Oct. 25) … finished with five carries and five receptions in the playoff game at Richmond on Nov. 29. 2007: Played in all 12 games … utilized mainly on special teams and as a back-up running back … carried the ball in four contests … recorded a 27-yard rush versus Western Carolina on Sept. 8 … earned his first collegiate touchdown against WCU, an eightyard run … also added scores against Southeast Missouri (Oct. 13) and Tennessee State (Oct. 20). 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Ran for 1,858 yards as a senior … also tallied 380 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns (23 rushing, three receiving) … broke school’s single-game rushing record with a 256-yard performance … twotime all-conference selection … in two seasons as a starter, he rushed for more than 3,000 yards … recruited by Michigan, Boston College, Illinois, Appalachian State and East Carolina. Personal – Son of Richard and Patricia Bradley … born on July 2, 1988.

Justin Bell Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 170 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Tampa, Fla. Prev. School: Chamberlain H.S.

Bradley’s Career Stats Rushing G Att Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2007 12 13 93 3 27 7.8 2008 9 57 188 4 19 20.9 Totals 21 70 281 7 27 13.4 Career High Rushing Attempts – 11 at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 4, 2008 Career High Rushing Yards – 46 at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 4, 2008

2009 Scouting Report – Has outstanding natural instincts … expected to compete for significant playing time at corner … key contributor on special teams. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A first team all-state, all-county and all-conference selection … District 5A Player of the Year … team captain … totaled three interceptions and nine blocked kicks as a senior … team MVP. Personal – Son of Karla and Chester Bell … born on Sept. 13, 1989 … his cousin, Yeremiah Bell, was a defensive back for the Colonels from 199902 and now plays for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Receiving 2007 2008 Totals

G 12 9 21

Rec 1 13 14

Yds 10 45 55

TD 0 0 0

Lg 10 8 10

Yd/G 0.8 5.0 2.6

Warren Brown

Chris Boruff

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 196 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Sparta, Tenn. Prev. School: Air Force Academy Prep.

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 172 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Miami, Fla. Prev. School: Christopher Columbus H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Loves to play the game and is a hitter … should be a significant contributor on special teams … possible spot play at safety and nickel situations. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A three-year varsity standout for the Explorers … compiled 55 tackles, three interceptions, 10 pass break-ups and five fumble recoveries as a senior … a two-year captain … 2007 All-Dade County honoree … selected to Dade-Broward all-star game … also ran track for three seasons. Personal – Son of Kathy Clarington … born on Dec. 18, 1989 … his cousin, Asante Samuels, is a defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles.

2009 Scouting Report – Adds depth to the wide receiver position … could see some time on special teams. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. At Air Force Academy Prep (Colo.) – Played wide receiver for a year. High School – A graduate of White County High … lettered all four years as a wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner … his team advanced to the state 4A playoﬀs as a junior … also played basketball, soccer and baseball. Personal – Son of Richmond and Wendy Boruﬀ … born on Feb. 6, 1989.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Jeremy Caldwell Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 172 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. Prev. School: Red Bank H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Loves to compete and hit … has shown glimpses of greatness at corner back … expected to compete for a starting position. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games with 10 starts at corner back … tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups … sealed the victory at Southeast Missouri on Nov. 1 with a 66-yard interception returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter … also tallied an interception in the first quarter of the NCAA playoﬀ game at Richmond on Nov. 29 … finished with a season-high 10 tackles in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … returned the opening kick-oﬀ 62 yards to set up a touchdown against Austin Peay on Sept. 27 … recorded six tackles, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – 2006 Associated Press all-state selection … 2006 all-state pick by the Tennessee Football Coaches Association (TFCA) … three time all-region player … 2006 Region 4-4A Special Teams Player of the Year … 2006 Region 4-4A Defensive Player of the Year … returned nine kicks for a touchdown as a prepster … tallied 41 tackles, 12 pass break-ups, three interceptions (two returned for scores) and two PAT blocks in 2006. Personal – Son of Tabatha Caldwell … born on June 16, 1988.

DB Jeremy Caldwell At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A two-time all-district and all-county honoree … honorable mention all-state selection as a senior … tallied 43 receptions for 1,188 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2007 … also ran track for four years … named 2008 Co-Indoor Sprinter of the Year by kytrackxc.com. Personal – Son of Michelle Cooper-Crow and Gerry Cooper … born on Nov. 7, 1989 … good friend of former Colonel wide receiver, Andre Ralston.

Caldwell’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2008 12 38 20 58 2.0-3 1 3 3 0.0-0 Totals 12 38 20 58 2.0-3 1 3 3 0.0-0 Career High Tackles – 10 at Cincinnati, Aug. 28, 2008 Career High Interceptions – 1 last time at Richmond, Nov. 29, 2008

Evan Cromer Year: Junior Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 179 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Tampa, Fla. Prev. School: Tampa Jeﬀerson H.S.

Jacob Claycomb Year: Senior Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 185 Position: Long Snapper Hometown: Shepherdsville, Ky. Prev. School: North Bullitt H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Expected to compete for a starting spot … missed a large portion of spring ball due to a back injury … one of the more experienced players at wide receiver. At EKU – 2008: Played in every game and started against Tennessee State on Sept. 20 … recorded multiple receptions in five games … finished sixth on the team with 15 receptions … hauled in three passes for 49 yards against Morehead State on Sept. 13 … tallied a 16-yard catch in the win at Southeast Missouri on Nov. 1 2007: Saw action in every game as a freshman with five starts … finished fourth on the team with 25 receptions … made at least one catch in all 12 games … recorded the team’s lone touchdown in the season opener at Kentucky, a four-yard score from Allan Holland in the third quarter … made a 37-yard catch against Southeast Missouri (Oct. 13) which led to a Colonel touchdown … tallied three receptions for 27 yards in the playoﬀ game at Richmond. High School – Recorded 63 receptions for 1,110 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior prepster … second team all-state selection … first team all-county and All-Sun Coast … 2006 leading receiver in Hillsboro County … also ran for the track team … a member of the National Honor Society … finished in the top 15 percent of his graduating class. Personal – Son of Ken and Pat Morley … born on July 30, 1989 … his mother was a cheerleader at Oklahoma State.

2009 Scouting Report – Heads into fall as the number one long snapper … also the best field goal holder on the squad. At EKU – 2008: Utilized as the long snapper for punts … filled in for the holding duties on field goals after the regular holder, Zach Denton, injured his hand. 2007: Stepped into the starting long snapper role in game four after Brad Willoughby was injured … handled most of the long snapping duties the rest of the season. 2006: Did not see any action. 2005: Took a redshirt season. High School – Earned the 110% and Special Teams Awards … a threeyear letterwinner. Personal – Son of Scott and Sheila Claycomb … born on July 30, 1987.

Gerry Cooper

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 170 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Prev. School: duPont Manual H.S.

Cromer’s Career Stats Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2007 12 25 233 1 37 19.4 2008 12 15 118 0 32 9.8 Totals 24 40 351 1 37 14.6 Career High Receptions – 4 vs. Tennessee State, Oct. 20, 2007 Career High Receiving Yards – 49 vs. Morehead State, Sept. 13, 2008

2009 Scouting Report – Will battle for playing time at the very deep wide receiver spot. 16

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Chris Cunningham

Shannon Davis

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 247 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Miami, Fla. Prev. School: Dade Christian H.S.

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 162 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Prev. School: Tulane Univ.

2009 Scouting Report – Has a great understanding of the game … will be in the mix for some playing time in 2009. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – 2007 first team all-county … 2006 and 2007 first team allstate by the Florida Sports Writers … also competed in shot put and discus for the track team. Personal – Son of Margorie Cunningham … born on Jan. 4, 1990.

2009 Scouting Report – One of the fastest Colonels on the roster … expected to be a starter and major contributor as a deep threat for the oﬀense … runs track for EKU in the spring. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games with nine starts at wide receiver … finished second on the team in receptions (36) and receiving yards (479) … recorded a team season-high 116 yards receiving in the win over Jacksonville State on Oct. 11 … tallied six catches for a game-high 76 yards receiving against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25 … notched his first collegiate reception in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Cody Watts on the opening drive against Austin Peay on Sept. 27. At Tulane – 2007: Made an appearance in one game … did not record a catch … returned two kicks for a total of 40 yards. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – First team all-city defensive back as a senior at Benjamin Mays … made 46 tackles with seven interceptions and three fumble recoveries his senior season … totaled 99 tackles and 21 interceptions as a prepster … also ran track and played baseball … an honorable mention all-city in baseball as a senior. Personal – Son of Angela and Shannon Davis … born on June 28, 1988 … his cousin, Garrett Beasley, played college football at East Carolina … ran track for the Colonels this past spring … 2008 OVC Male Track Freshman of the Year … 2008 Male Athlete of the OVC Championships … finished 23rd in the 200 meters at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Jordan Dalrymple Year: Junior Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 215 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Chuluota, Fla. Prev. School: Oviedo H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – The only returning starting linebacker on the squad … an aggressive linebacker who enjoys playing the game … expected to move from weakside to middle linebacker this fall. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in 11 of 12 games with nine starts at weakside linebacker … missed the Eastern Illinois game on Oct. 25 due to the flu … finished fourth on the squad with 68 total tackles … tied for the team lead with 10 tackles at Tennessee State on Sept. 20 … sealed the win over Jacksonville State on Oct. 11 thanks to his first career interception with two minutes left in the game … also posted eight tackles and a sack against the Gamecocks … piled up eight stops in the NCAA playoﬀ game at Richmond on Nov. 29. 2007: Sat out the season with a back injury. 2006: Played in all 11 games as a back-up linebacker and on special teams … registered his first career sack in the season opener at Cincinnati … tallied at least one tackle in every game … notched a season-high five tackles at Tennessee Tech on Sept. 21 … added three tackles in three other games … finished with two quarterback hurries. High School – Team captain and MVP during both junior and senior seasons … first team all-district linebacker and punter … first team allconference linebacker … Central Florida Defensive Player of the Year … Central Florida East-West High School All-Star game participant … 108 tackles in 2005 … chose EKU over Army and Temple. Personal – Son of Brock and Lisa Dalrymple … born on Oct. 7, 1987 … his uncle, Brooks Dalrymple, played football at EKU in the late 1980s.

Davis’ Career Stats Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2007 (TU) 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 2008 12 36 479 2 40 39.9 Totals 13 36 479 2 40 36.8 Career High Receptions – 6 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 25, 2008 Career High Receiving Yards – 116 vs. Jacksonville State, Oct. 11, 2008

Dalrymple’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2006 11 8 18 26 1.0-10 0 0 0 1.0-10 2008 11 29 39 68 3.0-12 0 0 1 1.0-7 Totals 22 37 57 94 4.0-22 0 0 1 2.0-17 Career High Tackles – 10 at Tennessee State, Sept. 20, 2008 Career High Sacks – 1.0 last time vs. Jacksonville State, Oct. 11, 2008

Did You Know … … the 2009 Eastern Kentucky football helmet will feature an ‘E’ instead of ‘EKU.’ The Colonels have worn some form of ‘EKU’ on their helmets since 1971. LB Jordan Dalrymple

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Andre Evans Year: Senior Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 167 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Prev. School: Univ. of Buﬀalo

Robert Dees

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 173 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Paint Lick, Ky. Prev. School: Madison Southern H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Has a blue collar mentality with great work ethic … is very coachable and a smart football player … will be a candidate for the starting rotation at safety. At EKU – 2008: Made an appearance in all 12 games on special teams … blocked a fourth quarter punt in the win over Austin Peay on Sept. 27 … recorded a career-high four tackles at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4 … notched multiple tackles in two other contests. 2007: Saw action in 11 of 12 games, mainly on special teams … registered a tackle in five contests … chipped in with two solo tackles in the regular season finale against Tennessee Tech. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – A four-year starter at Madison Southern High … a twoway starter at safety and running back for three years. Personal – Son of Robert and Lisa Dees … born on Dec. 26, 1987.

Evans’ Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2005 (UB) 9 8 7 15 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 2006 (UB) 7 5 4 9 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 2008 12 19 10 29 1.0-7 0 0 2 0.0-0 Totals 28 32 21 53 1.0-7 0 0 2 0.0-0 Career High Tackles – 6 vs. Austin Peay, Sept. 27, 2008 Career High Interceptions – 1 last time vs. Jacksonville State, Oct. 11, 2008

Patrick Ford

Dees’ Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR 2007 11 5 3 8 0.0-0 0 0 2008 12 11 6 17 0.0-0 0 0 Totals 23 16 9 25 0.0-0 0 0 Career High Tackles – 4 at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 4, 2008

Int 0 0 0

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 281 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Richmond, Ky. Prev. School: Madison Central H.S.

O.J. Enabosi

2009 Scouting Report – An extremely talented and smart oﬀensive lineman … should be in the mix for some playing time on the line. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A three-year varsity lineman at Madison Central … honorable mention all-state accolades … team captain … played in the Kentucky East vs. West All-Star game … also played varsity basketball as a senior … a member of the National Honor Society and Governor’s Scholar Program. Personal – Son of Gary and Jamie Ford … born on April 11, 1990 … his dad was a linebacker on the 1979 EKU national championship team.

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 296 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Villa Rica, Ga. Prev. School: Douglas County H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Pushing hard for the other starting position at corner … will be vital to the team’s success … has really developed into a leader in the secondary. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games with four starts at corner back … tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups … registered first collegiate interception right before halftime in the win over Austin Peay on Sept. 27 … notched an interception and two pass break-ups against Jacksonville State on Oct. 11 … chipped in with five tackles at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4 … recorded a pass break-up in each of the final three games. At Buﬀalo – 2007: Did not play. 2006: Appeared in seven game and started the final three contests … totaled nine tackles on the season … tallied a season-best three tackles at Akron on Nov. 9 … chipped in with multiple tackles in two other games. 2005: Played in nine games with three starts at corner back … registered at least one tackle in seven of the nine games in which he played … posted three stops against Western Michigan (Oct. 1) and Toledo (Oct. 22). High School – Third team All-Ohio selection who helped Glenville post a 12-2 record and capture a regional title in 2004 … totaled 70 stops, two interceptions and 13 pass deflections as a senior … a two-time captain under head coach Ted Ginn, Sr. … also helped the Glenville track team win a state title. Personal – Son of Fontella Evans … born on May 26, 1987.

DB Andre Evans

2009 Scouting Report – A strong and powerful player … has a chance to earn some playing time this fall. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Three year starter at right guard/right tackle for Douglas County … three-time all-county selection … team captain … average blocking grade as a senior was 89 percent … also earned a spot on the academic honor roll. Personal – Son of Felix Enabosi and Tanzie Harris … born on Nov. 11, 1990 … his dad is Nigerian and his mom is from Atlanta, Ga. … his dad earned a Ph.D. degree from New York University. 18

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Brooklyn Fox Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 203 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Prev. School: East Central H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Joined the team as a quarterback, but moved to defensive back last fall …. has shown future promise as he gains experience …. has a great work ethic. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A first team All-Tulsa and all-district selection … twotime Oklahoma Player of the Week … holds school record for passing yards in a single game – 409 … team captain as a senior … also helped track team win 2008 state title … part of the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay state championship teams. Personal – Son of Yolanda Fox and Maurice Nelson … born on Dec. 16, 1989.

Antonio Fredrick Year: Junior Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 210 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Brunswick, Ga. Prev. School: Glynn Academy

20 LB Antonio Fredrick

2009 Scouting Report – Heads into preseason camp as the number one weakside linebacker … has the perfect blend of speed and strength … showed significant improvement in playing team defense this spring. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in all 12 games with two starts … reached double-figure tackles in three games … posted a game-high 12 tackles in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … recorded 10 stops, a sack and a fumble recovery in the win over Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25 … finished with four solo tackles in the NCAA playoﬀ game at Richmond on Nov. 29. 2007: Played in all 12 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker … piled up a season-high six stops against Samford on Sept. 29 … involved in a sack versus Tennessee State on Oct 20 … added three tackles in the win over Southeast Missouri on Oct. 13. High School – 2006 Region 3 AAAA Defensive Player of the Year … tallied 120 tackles and three fumble recoveries as a senior … team captain in 2006 … four-year starter at linebacker … also wrestled as a senior … a member of the A/B Honor Roll. Personal – Son of Morris Cash … born on Dec. 11, 1988.

At EKU – 2008: Saw action in every game except the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … utilized mainly on special teams … registered a tackle in six games … finished with three stops and a pass break-up at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – Two-time first team All-Queen City Conference … 2006 second team All-Mecklenburg County … 2006 West Mecklenburg High Defensive MVP … recorded 64 tackles, 15 pass break-ups and two interceptions in 2006 … averaged 33 yards per kick-oﬀ return … ranked among the top 15 percent of his graduating class. Personal – Son of Lisa Ellison … born on Feb. 3, 1989.

Gaddy’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int 2008 11 8 4 12 0.0-0 0 0 0 Totals 11 8 4 12 0.0-0 0 0 0 Career High Tackles – 3 last time at Richmond, Nov. 29, 2008

Fredrick’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2007 12 10 8 18 0.5-4 0 0 0 0.5-4 2008 12 14 42 56 1.5-9 0 1 0 0.5-5 Totals 24 24 50 74 2.0-13 0 1 0 1.0-9 Career High Tackles – 12 at Cincinnati, Aug. 28. 2008 Career High Sacks – 0.5 last time vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 25, 2008

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0

Tyrone Goard

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 186 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Charleston, W.Wa. Prev. School: Capital H.S.

Quinton Gaddy

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 182 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Prev. School: West Mecklenburg H.S.

DB Quinton Gaddy

2009 Scouting Report – Should be in the mix for playing time this year … tallest wide receiver in the group who could be a match-up problem for the opposition. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Named second team all-state at the Division 3A level … compiled 53 receptions for 879 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior … finished with 35 tackles and three interceptions on defense … also averaged 11.8 points per game for the Cougar basketball squad. Personal – Son of Ceateetra and Tyrone Goard, Sr. … born on April 30, 1989.

2009 Scouting Report – Has really worked hard to improve his technique and footwork .… should play on every special teams unit.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Jaren Gooden

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 174 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Sunrise, Fla. Prev. School: St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Very disciplined and consistent at the corner position … has an extremely high football IQ … expected to compete for one of the starting positions. At EKU – 2008: Played in 11 games with 10 starts at corner back … sat out the Tennessee Tech game on Oct. 4 with a shoulder injury … finished among the team leaders in pass break-ups (five) and fumble recoveries (two) … posted four tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass break-up against Morehead State on Sept. 13 … chipped in with four tackles and two pass break-ups against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25 … recovered a fumble which led to an EKU first quarter touchdown at UT Martin on Nov. 22. 2007: Played in all 12 games while starting the final two contests for injured All-American Derrick Huﬀ … recorded four tackles in three different games … grabbed his first collegiate interception against Tennessee Tech on Nov. 17 … finished with four tackles and a pass break-up in the win over Samford on Sept. 29. High School – Tallied 105 career tackles, six interceptions (two returned for scores), five fumble recoveries and one blocked punt at St. Thomas … two-year starter … 2006 All-Broward County team … honorable mention all-state … team captain … helped his high school team reach two straight state championship games … member of the state champion 4x100 relay team. Personal – Son of Wendell and Debbie Gooden … born on Oct. 11, 1988 … related to Drew Gooden of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs.

DL Chris Hall

Chris Hall Year: Senior Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 246 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Waynesville, N.C. Prev. School: Tuscola H.S.

Gooden’s Career Stats

2009 Preseason All-OVC selection

Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2007 12 9 11 20 0.0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 2008 11 24 16 40 0.0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 Totals 23 33 27 60 0.0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 Career High Tackles – 6 at Southeast Missouri, Nov. 1, 2008 Career High Interceptions – 1 vs. Tennessee Tech, Nov. 17, 2007

2009 Scouting Report – Has shown improvement throughout his collegiate career and will bring his leadership and experience to the 2009 defensive line … his speed, stamina and toughness make him a diﬃcult match-up on the edge of the line of scrimmage. At EKU – 2008: Played in every game while starting the final eight contests at defensive end … led the team and ranked fourth in the OVC in sacks (6.0) and fifth in tackles for loss (13.0) … posted 3.5 tackles for loss at UT Martin on Nov. 22 … tallied two sacks in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … recorded five stops and three quarterback hurries in the win over Austin Peay on Sept. 27 … twice totaled a season-high seven tackles. 2007: Played in all 12 games with a start against Western Carolina on Sept. 8 … tallied seven tackles, a sack and a blocked PAT in the opener at Kentucky … posted a career-best nine tackles in the win at Jacksonville State on Sept. 22 … recorded a sack and forced fumble at Murray State on Oct. 27 … also added a sack in the playoﬀ game at Richmond. 2006: Saw action in the season opener against Cincinnati and versus Murray State on Nov. 4 … did not record a tackle. 2005: Took a redshirt season. High School – A three-year varsity starter at linebacker who twice earned all-conference honors … named 2004 All-Western North Carolina … also competed in track and field, placing second in the long jump at the 2002 state finals, and fourth in the USATF Junior Olympic Regional Championships … in track, he received the 2002 Coach’s Award and was named team MVP in 2003 and 2004 … joined the Educational Honor Society in 2003 and was given the Outstanding Student-Athlete Award in 2004. Personal – Son of David and Jan Hall … born on Dec. 29, 1986.

Hall’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int 2006 2 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 2007 12 13 28 41 5.0-21 1 0 0 2008 12 19 27 46 13.0-57 0 0 0 Totals 26 32 55 87 18.0-78 1 0 0 Career High Tackles – 9 at Jacksonville State, Sept. 22, 2007 Career High Sacks – 2.0 at Cincinnati, Aug. 28, 2008

DB Jaren Gooden

Sacks 0.0-0 3.0-16 6.0-37 9.0-53

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Derek Hardman

Orlandus Harris

Year: Senior Ht.: 6-6 Wt.: 300 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Spencer, W.Va. Prev. School: Roane County H.S.

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 170 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. Prev. School: Brainerd H.S.

2009 Preseason All-American, All-OVC selection 2008 All-OVC first team selection 2006 All-OVC newcomer team

2009 Scouting Report – Has the potential to be in the rotation at wide receiver this season … could be utilized as a kick returner as well. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A three-year starter and two-time captain … first team all-region and all-state … returned two punts and a kick-oﬀ for a touchdown … caught a 68-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Football Classic this past June … also ran track … was the state champ in the triple jump and 300-meter hurdles. Personal – Son of Sharon Harris … born on April 1, 1989.

2009 Scouting Report – Should again push for postseason accolades as the Colonels’ left tackle … a team leader and a coach on the field for the offensive line unit. At EKU – 2008: Made the move from right tackle to left tackle … started all 12 games … helped team eclipse 300 yards of total offense in seven contests. 2007: Started all 12 games at right tackle … first team offensive line held the opposition without a sack in five games and just one sack in three other contests … helped anchor an offensive unit which produced 199.4 rushing yards per game, third most in the OVC. 2006: Named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference newcomer team … started all 11 games at right tackle … earned the team’s Most Valuable Lineman award … helped the Colonels pile up a season-high 495 yards of offense without allowing a sack against Murray State on Nov. 4. 2005: Took a redshirt season … earned the Colonel Award for his effort in spring drills. High School – A four-year letterman and two-time all-state performer … finished his career with 294 total tackles, including 14 sacks … played offense as well, racking up 87 receptions and seven scores while averaging 10.4 ypr … also competed in basketball and track and field … averaged 16 ppg and 17 rpg as a senior hoopster … won the Class AA state shot put title with a throw of 54 feet ... an all-state performer in the 110-meter hurdles … a member of the National Honor Society … posted a GPA of 4.0 … chose EKU over James Madison, Villanova and Columbia. Personal – Son of Tom and Jane Hardman … born on Sept. 13, 1986 … dad was his high school football coach … inducted into EKU’s Chi Alpha Sigma National Athletic Honor Society in 2007 … earned his bachelor’s degree in business in December 2008.

Paul Henry

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 249 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Elizabethtown, Ky. Prev. School: Central Hardin H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – One of the many young, talented oﬀensive linemen … showed steady improvement during the spring season. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A four-year letterman for the Bruins … a three-time all-district selection … honorable mention all-state as a senior … all-area lineman of the year … ran track for two years and played basketball for one season. Personal – Son of Paul and Valerie Henry … born on April 4, 1990.

Phillip Herbst

Year: Senior Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 223 Position: Fullback Hometown: Richmond, Ky. Prev. School: Thomas More College

2009 Scouting Report – Should contribute at the fullback position and on special teams … missed much of the spring season with a separated shoulder. At EKU – 2008: Missed the entire season with a knee injury. 2007: Saw action in seven games, including five of the final six contests … utilized mainly on special teams and as a blocking fullback … did not record a tackle or a rush. 2006: A walk-on in the spring of 2006 … moved from linebacker to fullback … did not see any game action. High School – A graduate of Madison Central High School. Personal – Son of Bobby and Sue Ann Herbst … born on April 24, 1987.

Did You Know … … the 2009 senior class is 20-4 (.833) against Ohio Valley Conference competition spanning the last three seasons.

OL Derek Hardman 21

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Trevor Hoskins

Josh Jackson

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 189 Position: Quarterback Hometown: Middlesboro, Ky. Prev. School: Middlesboro H.S.

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 236 Position: Linebacker Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Prev. School: Westview H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Had a solid spring with flashes of excellence … the coaching staﬀ expects him to compete and contribute in 2009. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in three contests … completed his only two pass attempts, one at Cincinnati (Aug. 28) and the other at Tennessee Tech (Oct. 4). 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – 2006 conference Player of the Year … two-time first team all-conference … threw for 2,106 yards (162 ypg) as a senior with 24 touchdown passes … also ran for 779 yards and 14 scores … as a sophomore, notched honorable mention all-state and first team all-league honors as a wide receiver. Personal – Son of John and Jackie Hoskins … born on Sept. 6, 1987.

G 3 3

Att 3 3

Yds -5 -5

TD 0 0

Lg 3 3

Yd/G -1.7 -1.7

Jordan Johnson Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 280 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Pikeville, Ky. Prev. School: Pikeville H.S.

Passing G Att-Cmp Int Yds TD Lg Pct Yd/G 2008 3 22 0 12 0 6 100.0 4.0 Totals 3 22 0 12 0 6 100.0 4.0 Career High Passing Yardage – 6 last time at Tenn. Tech, Oct. 4, 2008 Career High Completions – 1 last time at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 4, 2008 Career High Attempts – 1 last time at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 4, 2008

2009 Scouting Report – Showed more consistency during the spring … goes to work every day and loves the game. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A first team all-district and honorable mention all-state pick … served as a team captain for the Panthers … also played a year of varsity basketball … participated in the Upward Bound program. Personal – Son of Pam Sykes and Carl Johnson … born on June 26, 1990 … his brother, C.J., was a wide receiver for Emory and Henry College.

Michael Howard

Year: Senior Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 285 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Warner Robins, Ga. Prev. School: Northside H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Adds depth to the linebacker position … still learning the defensive system … could see time on special teams. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played one season of varsity football for the Westview Wolverines … mainly played tight end, defensive end and linebacker … also played golf and ran track as a prepster. Personal – Son of John and Joan Jackson … born on Oct. 2, 1988 … both of his parents graduated from Eastern Kentucky University … his dad was a two-time All-OVC oﬀensive tackle for EKU in 1986 and 1987 who went on to play 14 years of professional football … his dad was inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009 … he is three-quarters African-American and one-quarter Japanese.

Hoskins’ Career Stats Rushing 2008 Totals

2009 Scouting Report – Possesses quickness, versatility and aggressiveness … a student of the game who can play all five lineman positions … is slated to begin the year at center … a leader on the field by example. At EKU – 2008: Started all 12 games on the offensive line … played the first seven games at right tackle before starting the final five contests at right guard … helped offense pile up a season-high 290 rushing yards against Murray State on Nov. 15. 2007: Started all 12 games at left guard … also saw time at the center position … first team offensive line held the opposition without a sack in five games and just one sack in three other contests … helped anchor an offensive unit which produced 199.4 rushing yards per game, third most in the OVC. 2006: Played in eight of the final nine contests while earning a starting spot the last three games at left guard … the offensive line allowed just three sacks when he was in the starting line-up. High School – Selected to the Georgia North-South All-Star game … first team all-district … first team All-Middle Georgia … all-state selection and a preseason All-American … helped lead his team to the 2005 4A Georgia state championship game … honor student who is also a member of the Distributive Education Clubs of America, an organization for dedicated students aiming for a successful future in business. Personal – Son of Gladys Alford … born on April 29, 1987.

OL Michael Howard

OL Chris Krack

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Robert Knowles Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 265 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Lexington, Ky. Prev. School: Tates Creek H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Has the potential to be a contributor on the defensive line … needs to continue to develop to be an every-down player. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A graduate of Tates Creek High School. Personal – Born on Sept. 17, 1989.

Blake Koons

the starting safety position …. great football instincts and work ethic. At EKU – 2008: Injured his knee in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 and missed the rest of the season. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – Finished prep career with 137 tackles and four interceptions … received all-city and all-conference (GCL) accolades. Personal – Son of Kevin and Mary McClellan … born on Aug. 18, 1988.

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 186 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Prev. School: St. Francis DeSales H.S.

McClellan’s Career Stats

2009 Scouting Report – A physical player who is not afraid to throw his body around … should see time on special teams this fall if healthy … made the move from wide receiver to linebacker in the spring. At EKU – 2008: Made an appearance in all 12 games … utilized mainly on special teams … did not record a tackle. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – A graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. Personal – Son of Dan and Maggie Koons … born on Sept. 20, 1988.

Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR 2008 1 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 Totals 1 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 Career High Tackles – 1 at Cincinnati, Aug. 28, 2008

Int 0 0

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0

Anthony Means Chris Krack

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 200 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Prev. School: Central H.S.

Year: Junior Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 282 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Winter Springs, Fla. Prev. School: Winter Springs H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Another athletic linebacker who adds depth to that position … may see time on special teams in 2009. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played linebacker and defensive end for the Yellow Jackets … also tried his hands at track, basketball, wrestling and baseball … voted best newcomer for wrestling and baseball … inducted into the National Honor Society. Personal – Son of Karen Means and Willie James … born on Oct. 17, 1989.

2009 Scouting Report – Expected to start at left guard for the second straight year … a solid lineman blessed with strength and quickness. At EKU – 2008: The starting left guard in all 12 games … helped the Colonels pile up a season-high 465 total yards of oﬀense at Southeast Missouri on Nov. 1. 2007: Made an appearance in all 12 games … utilized as a key reserve at oﬀensive guard. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Ranked number one center at Florida State Nike Camp … also started at long snapper … Central Florida East-West High School All-Star game participant … 2005 first team all-conference and all-district … all-state selection … finished third in the state of Florida as a heavyweight power lifter … carried a 3.6 GPA and was heavily involved in community service. Personal – Son of Rick Krack and Deborah James … born on May 5, 1988.

Tim Meinsen

Year: Senior Ht.: 5-8 Wt.: 237 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Huntington, N.Y. Prev. School: John H. Glenn H.S.

Patrick McClellan

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 204 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Maineville, Ohio Prev. School: Archbishop Moeller H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Is the epitome of a team player … a passionate player who always gives 100 percent eﬀort on the field. At EKU – 2008: Did not see any action. 2007: Took a redshirt season. 2006: Did not see any action. High School – Three-time all-conference honoree … PAL All-Star … all-county selection … set a school record with 121 tackles as a senior. Personal – Son of Susan and Kevin Meinsen … born on Feb. 24, 1987.

2009 Scouting Report – Had an outstanding spring at safety after recovering from knee surgery … has emerged as one of the candidates for

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Josh Miller Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 271 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Prev. School: Deer Park H.S.

Gary Myers

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 192 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Prev. School: Dr. Phillips H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Can compete at the center or guard positions … limited this past spring due to injuries … will make a push for playing time in the fall. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in two games … was limited in game action due to injuries. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – A graduate of Deer Park High School. Personal – Son of Robert and Lori Miller … born on Dec. 11, 1988.

2009 Scouting Report – Could be a contributor this fall … one of the many talented young wide receivers on the roster. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A graduate of Dr. Phillips High School … participated in the East-West all-star game. Personal – Son of Gary Myers, Sr. and Amy Logan … born on Aug. 29, 1990.

Jason Nicholson

Christian Molina Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 255 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Clearwater, Fla. Prev. School: Countryside H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Possesses a very strong leg and has worked hard to improve his skills … expected to battle for the starting punting position this season. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A 2007 first team all-state pick … named to the all-city team twice … missed one extra point his entire prep career … hit a long field goal of 46 yards … averaged 45 yards per punt with a long of 75 yards. Personal – Son of Jerry and Rita Nicholson … born on April 26, 1990.

Chris Moore

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-6 Wt.: 200 Position: Placekicker/Punter Hometown: Lexington, Ky. Prev. School: Paul L. Dunbar H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Loves to compete and constantly strives for improvement … adds depth to the oﬀensive line. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played two years on the varsity squad for the Cougars … named the most valuable oﬀensive lineman as a senior … played in the Pinellas County all-star game. Personal – Son of Celia Molina … born on Feb. 7, 1990 … he is the youngest of seven kids in his family – Mayra, Madeline, Michael, Karen, Judith and Isandra.

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 192 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Fort Myers, Fla. Prev. School: Cape Coral H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Expected to compete for the starting strongside linebacker position … could be one of the pleasant surprises on the team. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games, mainly on special teams … recorded a tackle in four games … forced a fumble on a third quarter sack against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – First team all-conference and all-district honoree … a three-year starter … team captain … notched 85 tackles, five sacks and one interception in 2006 … also played wide receiver … member of the basketball team as well. Personal – Son of Betty McDonald … born on April 5, 1989.

Moore’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2008 12 2 2 4 1.0-7 1 0 0 1.0-7 Totals 12 2 2 4 1.0-7 1 0 0 1.0-7 Career High Tackles – 1 last time vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 25, 2008 Career High Sacks – 1.0 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 25, 2008

LB Chris Moore

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Logan O’Connor Year: Junior Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 200 Position: Placekicker/Punter Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn. Prev. School: Halls H.S.

Robert O’Malley

2009 Scouting Report – Expected to focus more on kick-offs and field goals this year … has the leg to connect on 50-yard field goals. At EKU – 2008: Served as the team’s punter and kicker on kick-offs … booted two punts of at least 50 yards in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28 … recorded his longest punt of the year (67 yards) in the first quarter against Austin Peay on Sept. 27 … tallied a 56-yard punt and three punts inside the 20-yard line at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4 … finished with three touchbacks on 59 kick-offs … the average start for the opposition on kick-offs was the 32-yard line. 2007: Played in all 12 games … split field goal and kick-off duties with Taylor Long … converted three field goals longer than 40 yards as a freshman … hit a season-best 48-yard field goal in the third quarter at Murray State (Oct. 27) … registered three touchbacks on kick-offs at Jacksonville State on Sept. 22. High School – First team all-state pick … runner-up in Tennessee as Mr. Football (specialist) … Region 3-4A Special Teams Player of the Year … nailed a school-record 56-yard field goal … kicked a 45-yard field goal in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star game … ranked No. 7 nationally by Prokicker.com … finished with 168 total points, third most in school history … averaged 39.6 yards per punt … a member of the National Honor Society. Personal – Son of Bob and Renee O’Connor … born on March 12, 1989 … his brother, Ian, served as the placekicker/punter for Marshall from 2003-06.

2009 Scouting Report – Put together another solid spring at the guard spot … a hard worker who brings depth to the oﬀensive line. At EKU – 2008: Did not see any action. 2007: Did not see any action. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – A graduate of Montrose Area High School. Personal – Son of Irene O’Malley … born on Dec. 14, 1987.

Colonels in the Community Despite all of the athletic and academic demands placed on Colonel football players, they still find the time to give back to the community that supports them as their way of saying thanks. During the 2008-09 school year, the Colonels were involved with numerous community service projects including Habitat for Humanity, Richmond Police Department youth camp, reading days at local elementary schools, EKU move-in day, American Red Cross Heroes Campaign, Kingston Elementary’s Dad Breakfast, Bowl for Kids Sake, B. Michael Caudill Middle School football camp and the Empty Bowls Project sponsored by First Baptist Church. This past spring, the football team’s blood drive collected more than 110 pints of blood in its most successful blood drive to date. In late April, 12 players along with assistant coach John Revere spent an evening spreading joy at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Lexington. The Empty Bowls project helped raise money to feed the hungry in Madison County through numerous food bank organizations. The Bowl for Kids Sake event raised money to support the local chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

O’Connor’s Career Stats Kicking G FGA FGM Lg Pct PATs 2007 12 6 3 48 50.0 0-0 2008 12 0 0 0 00.0 0-0 Totals 12 6 3 48 50.0 0-0 Career Long Field Goal – 48 at Murray State, Oct. 27, 2007

Pts 9 0 9

Punting G No Yds Lg Avg 2007 12 0 0 0 0.0 2008 12 64 2425 67 37.9 Totals 24 64 2425 67 37.9 Career Long Punt – 67 vs. Austin Peay, Sept. 27, 2008

David Ogunlari

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 228 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Palm Bay, Fla. Prev. School: Florida Air Academy

Year: Junior Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 311 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Montrose, Pa. Prev. School: Montrose Area H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – Made great strides in the oﬀ-season and is expected to contribute to the defensive line this fall. At EKU – 2008: Made an appearance in two games … did not record any stats. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played football for just two years … played corner back, tight end, wide receiver, outside linebacker and defensive end as a senior … selected to play in the Central Florida All-Star game … averaged 5.1 tackles per game in 2006 … a National Scholar Athlete and a member of the President’s List. Personal – Son of Fola and Nichola Ogunlari … born on April 14, 1989 … born in Lexington, Ky.

Logan O’Connor (top) oﬀered some assistance at the Empty Bowls project while O.J. Enabosi (above) took part in the annual blood drive. 25

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Garnett Phelps Year: Senior Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 170 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Prev. School: Ballard H.S.

2009 Scouting Report – An excellent all-around football player … the only senior in the wide receiver group … expected to be a key contributor to the offense. At EKU – 2008: Played in 11 games with seven starts, including starts in each of the final four games … missed the Tennessee State (Sept. 20) game with a shoulder injury … posted a season-best 62 yards receiving in the NCAA playoff game at Richmond on Nov. 29 … his 48-yard catch late in the second quarter at Richmond set up EKU’s lone touchdown … tallied three receptions at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4 and versus Eastern Illinois on Oct. 25. 2007: Made an appearance in 11 games with five starts … missed the Austin Peay (Nov. 10) game with a shoulder injury … ranked third on the team with 284 receiving yards … recorded at least one reception in 10 contests … hauled in a 64-yard touchdown pass against Samford on Sept. 29 … tallied four catches for 70 yards versus Southeast Missouri on Oct. 13 … utilized as the primary punt returner … posted a long punt return of 19 yards against Samford. 2006: Saw action in 10 of 11 games … played mainly on special teams … took over the punt return role midway through the season … averaged 12.4 yards per punt return … also saw time as a kick-off returner. High School – Finished the 2005 season with more than 800 yards of total offense and intercepted five passes on defense … Louisville CourierJournal all-state wide receiver … first team all-region wide receiver and defensive back … three-year starter … also a member of the basketball and track teams … 2005 Governor’s Scholar and academic all-state. Personal – Son of Garnett and Mollie Phelps … born on Oct. 13, 1987 … his dad was the first African-American quarterback in the Big 12 at Missouri … his brother-in-law, Nazr Mohammed, plays for the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats.

WR Garnett Phelps in the spring game … will compete for the starting position in the fall and will certainly play a large role in the oﬀense. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – A three-year member on the Ballard varsity team … earned honorable mention all-region accolades … threw for more than 6,000 yards as a prepster … also played basketball and ran track … 2007-08 basketball team MVP. Personal – Son of Linda and Timothy Pryor … born on April 22, 1990.

Brent Scannell Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 168 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Palm Harbor, Fla. Prev. School: Countryside H.S.

Phelps’ Career Stats Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2006 10 0 0 0 0 0.0 2007 11 16 284 1 64 25.8 2008 11 11 140 0 48 12.7 Totals 32 27 424 1 64 13.2 Career High Receptions – 4 vs. Southeast Missouri, Oct. 13, 2007 Career High Receiving Yards – 70 l.t. vs. Southeast Missouri, Oct. 13, 2007 Punt Ret. 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G 10 11 11 32

Ret 11 20 6 37

Yds 136 113 8 257

TD 0 0 0 0

Lg 25 19 11 25

Yd/R 12.4 5.7 1.3 6.9

Kick Ret. 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G 10 11 11 32

Ret 2 0 1 3

Yds 38 0 25 63

TD 0 0 0 0

Lg 25 0 25 25

Yd/R 19.0 0.0 25.0 21.0

H worked k dh d to iimprove hi d l 2009 Scouting R Reportt – Has hard his ffundamentals and technique … plays with a tremendous amount of heart and love for the game … should contribute on special teams. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Team MVP and captain for the Cougars … played three years of varsity ball at wide receiver and strong safety … earned all-county honors as a utility player … also ran track for four years and was a threetime qualifier for regionals. Personal – Son of Bob and Jami Scannell … born on Jan. 24, 1990 … both parents graduated from Eastern Kentucky University … his dad was a defensive back for the Colonels in the mid-1980s.

Jonathan Sharp

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 240 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Clinton, Tenn. Prev. School: Anderson County H.S.

T.J. Pryor Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 181 Position: Quarterback Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Prev. School: Ballard H.S.

M d the h transition i i from f i h end d to defensive d f i 2009 Scouting R Reportt – Made tight line in the spring … will add depth to a young defensive line unit. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – An all-state and all-region selection … caught 28 passes for 353 yards and six touchdowns … played in the Tennessee East-West all-star game. Personal – Son of Danny Moewery and Lisa Sharp … born on Feb. 25, 1989.

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Showed Sh d a reall grasp off the h oﬀ ﬀensive i system 26

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS Tamaska’s Career Stats

Andrew Soucy Year: Junior Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 290 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Canton, Ga. Prev. School: Woodstock H.S.

Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2006 11 11 3 14 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 2007 12 6 3 9 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 2008 12 13 12 25 2.0-6 0 1 0 0.0-0 Totals 35 30 18 48 2.0-6 0 1 0 0.0-0 Career High Tackles – 5 last time vs. Murray State, Nov. 15, 2008

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Can C be b a dominating d i i force f on the h interior i i off the h line … expected to anchor the defensive front this year … constantly works to reach the opposition’s backfield. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games including eight starts at defensive tackle … finished third on the team with 9.5 tackles for loss … notched three tackles for loss in the NCAA playoff game at Richmond on Nov. 29 … tallied a fumble recovery and interception deep in Tennessee Tech territory on Oct. 4 which led to 10 EKU points … recorded five stops and a sack at Southeast Missouri on Nov. 1 … totaled six tackles and a quarterback hurry in the win over Jacksonville State on Oct. 11. 2007: Made an appearance in all 12 games … registered a tackle in seven contests … posted a season-high three stops against Tennessee State (Oct. 20) … tallied a tackle for loss and quarterback hurry at Murray State on Oct. 27 … chipped in with two stops in the playoff contest at Richmond. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Posted 58 tackles and six blocked kicks during his senior year … also recorded a school-record 16 sacks … all-county and all-region selection … named county’s Defensive Lineman of the Year … team captain … helped Woodstock to the state playoffs for the first time in school history … a member of the all-county academic team. Personal – Son of Tina Barnhill and Ed Soucy … born on June 25, 1988.

Yameen Thomas

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Has H shown h glimpses li off b being i ad dominating i i force on the defensive line … will see plenty of action in what could be his break-out year. At EKU – 2008: Played in all 12 games with three starts at defensive end … tied for the team lead with seven quarterback hurries … earned his first career start on Sept. 6 versus Western Kentucky … piled up six tackles and two quarterback hurries against the Hilltoppers … chipped in with five stops, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery against Morehead State on Sept. 13 … notched two tackles for loss in the season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 28. 2007: Saw time on the field in 10 of 12 contests … notched multiple tackles in four games … piled up a season-high three tackles against Samford on Sept. 29 … added a stop in the playoﬀ game at Richmond. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Earned the 2005 Donnie Shell Defensive Player of the Year award in North Carolina … also named the Roman Gabriel StudentAthlete of the Year in North Carolina … first team all-conference and all-county … ranked among the top 100 defensive ends/linebackers in the country by Rivals.com … 73 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 22 hurries and 12 tackles for loss as a senior … A/B Honor Roll all four years. Personal – Son of Johnnie and Marlonna Thomas … born on June 23, 1987.

Soucy’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int 2007 12 3 8 11 2.0-11 0 0 0 2008 12 17 16 33 9.5-31 0 1 1 Totals 24 20 24 44 11.5-42 0 1 1 Career High Tackles – 6 last time at Richmond, Nov. 29, 2008 Career High Sacks – 1.0 at Southeast Missouri, Nov. 1, 2008

Sacks 0.5-5 1.5-11 2.0-16

Thomas’ Career Stats

Jake Tamaska Year: Senior Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 203 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Prev. School: Taylor H.S.

Year: Junior Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 227 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Prev. School: West Charlotte H.S.

Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int Sacks 2007 10 2 9 11 0.5-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 2008 12 12 18 30 5.0-39 0 1 0 3.0-35 Totals 22 14 27 41 5.5-39 0 1 0 3.0-35 Career High Tackles – 6 last time vs. Western Kentucky, Sept. 6, 2008 Career High Sacks – 1.5 vs. Morehead State, Sept. 13, 2008

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Will push h ffor playing l i time i in i the h linebacker li b k starting rotation … really improved his grasp of the defensive scheme this past spring … a solid all-around football player. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in every game on special teams … converted from fullback to linebacker … twice finished with five tackles in a game – at Cincinnati (Aug. 28) and versus Murray State (Nov. 15) … recovered a misplayed kick-oﬀ return by Murray State on Nov. 15 … recorded four stops and a tackle for loss at Tennessee State on Sept. 20. 2007: Played in all 12 games … picked up two rushes for four yards against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 13 … on special teams, recorded a tackle in seven games … registered multiple stops against Western Carolina (Sept. 8) and Tennessee Tech (Nov. 17). 2006: Saw action in all 11 games with one start … tallied three catches for 20 yards … finished with 14 tackles on special teams. 2005: Took a redshirt season. High School – Rushed for 1,344 yards as a senior … left Taylor High as the program’s all-time leading rusher … two-time All-Southwest Ohio honoree as a running back and linebacker … Cincinnati Division IV Player of the Year … second team All-Ohio linebacker as a senior. Personal – Son of Kevin and Julie Moser … born on Feb. 3, 1987. DL Andrew Soucy 27

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

RETURNING COLONELS Josh Turner Year: Senior Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 239 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Brookville, Ohio Prev. School: Brookville H.S.

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Has H b been h hampered db by iinjuries j i throughout h h his hi collegiate career, but is healthy heading into preseason camp … should contribute at several spots on the defensive line this fall. At EKU – 2008: Only stepped on the playing field for two games – at Tennessee Tech (Oct. 4) and at Richmond (Nov. 29) … spent the first month of the season recovering from a spring knee injury. 2007: Saw action in 10 of 12 games … tallied two tackles in the win over Samford (Sept. 29) … recovered a fumble against Tennessee State on Oct. 20. 2006: Took a redshirt season. 2005: Used primarily as a blocking back … saw action in 10 of 11 games. High School – A graduate of Brookville High School. Personal – Son of Chip and Peggy Hills, and Gaylen and Debbie Turner … born on Sept. 14, 1986.

Turner’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF 2005 10 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 2007 10 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 2008 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 Totals 21 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 Career High Tackles – 2 vs. Samford, Sept. 29, 2007

FR 0 1 0 1

Int 0 0 0 0

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

DL Josh Turner Player of the Week after running for 229 yards against Murray State on Nov. 15 … had touchdown runs of 16, 51 and 60 yards versus the Racers … ran for 90 yards, including a 37-yard score, at Southeast Missouri on Nov. 1 … notched two touchdown runs in the win over Jacksonville State on Oct. 11 … recorded his lone touchdown reception at Tennessee State on Sept. 20. 2007: Played in all 12 games while making six starts … utilized as both a wide receiver and running back … finished third on the team with 271 rushing yards … averaged 6.8 yards per rush … carried 10 times for a game-high 138 yards rushing against Tennessee State (Oct. 20) … tallied a 57-yard run in the third quarter against TSU … ran for 46 yards on eight carries at Murray State on Oct. 27 … recorded a 22-yard touchdown catch at Austin Peay on Nov. 10 … 2006: Participated in nine games … finished with four rushes and five receptions on the season … notched a 12-yard run in the season opener at Cincinnati … hauled in three catches at Western Carolina on Sept. 16. 2005: Took a redshirt season. High School – Named Central Florida’s Player of the Year by the Orlando Sentinel … racked up 1,675 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior … earned first team all-state Class 5A honors in 2004 … also named first team all-conference, Conference 5A MVP, district MVP and Lyman’s team MVP … played in the Central Florida All-Star game, where he carried the ball 11 times for 83 yards and a score. Personal – Son of Clyde Hudson and Toni Walker … born on May 24, 1986 … his sister, Celeste Hudson, was the 2005 Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year in women’s basketball at UCF.

Nick Vicini

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 219 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Lexington, Ky. Prev. School: Lexington Catholic H.S.

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Has H the h size i needed d d to play l the h strongside id lineli backer position … will be in the mix for the starting spot along with Chris Moore and Jasper Williams. At EKU – 2008: Took a redshirt season. High School – Earned first team all-city honors and honorable mention all-state accolades as a senior … served as team captain … played linebacker and tight end as a prepster. Personal – Son of Dave and Cheryl Vicini … born on Nov. 28, 1989 … his brother, David, is a pitcher for Austin Peay … his dad played collegiate baseball and is a member of the Alice Lloyd College Athletics Hall of Fame.

Walker’s Career Stats

C.J. Walker

Rushing G Att Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2006 9 4 36 0 12 4.0 2007 12 40 271 1 57 22.6 2008 12 147 706 7 60 58.8 Totals 33 191 1013 8 60 30.7 Career High Rushing Attempts – 25 vs. Murray State, Nov. 15, 2008 Career High Rushing – 229 vs. Murray State, Nov. 15, 2008

Year: Senior Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 194 Position: Running Back Hometown: Altamonte Springs, Fla. Prev. School: Lyman H.S.

Receiving 2006 2007 2008 Totals

2009 Preseason All-OVC All OVC selection l i 2009 Scouting Report – The leader of the running back group … more of a slashing runner with the ability to run tough inside. At EKU – 2008: Saw action in every game with 11 starts at running back … led the team and ranked fourth in the OVC with 706 rushing yards … carried the ball at least 10 times in seven games … named OVC Oﬀensive

G 9 12 12 33

Rec 5 7 22 34

Yds 15 43 131 189

TD 0 1 1 2

Lg 9 22 31 31

Yd/G 1.7 3.6 10.9 5.7

2 0

F o

i d e

RETURNING COLONELS against the Golden Eagles … threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Shannon Davis on the first play from scrimmage against Austin Peay on Sept. 27. 2007: Played in nine games as a quarterback, kick returner and special teams contributor … helped spark the oﬀense in the win at Jacksonville State with 50 yards rushing … picked up a 20-yard rush against Tennessee Tech in the season finale … completed his only pass attempt versus Tennessee State for eight yards … returned five kicks for 88 yards at Kentucky on Sept. 1. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Tennessee Football Coaches Association all-state selection … first team Class 3-4A all-region … first team Class 3-4A all-conference … named Player of the Week 10 times by four diﬀerent organizations … Max Emfinger All-American Bowl selection … chose EKU over Tennessee Tech, Chattanooga and Marshall. Personal – Son of Kim Watts and the late Rick Watts … born on Nov. 28, 1988.

Tejon Washington Year: Junior Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 275 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Bartow, Fla. Prev. School: Bartow H.S.

2009 Scouting R Reportt – One O off the h more experienced i d off ffensive i li linemen … always searching for ways to improve his game … expected to serve as a reserve at offensive guard. At EKU – 2008: Played in just one game. 2007: Made an appearance in three games as a reserve offensive tackle. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Started 11 games in 2005 at offensive tackle and graded out more than 90 percent with no sacks allowed … all-state selection … first team all-district … Polk County All-Star game participant and selected Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in the game … an honor roll student. Personal – Son of Obiaka Washington … born on June 30, 1988 … serving as one of the football team’s representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in 2009-10.

Watts’ Career Stats Rushing 2007 2008 Totals

Att 17 26 43

Yds 83 159 242

TD 0 0 0

Lg 20 24 24

Yd/G 9.2 13.2 11.5

Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yd/G 2007 9 0 0 0 0 0.0 2008 12 23 386 5 61 32.2 Totals 21 23 386 5 61 18.4 Career High Receptions – 5 vs. Western Kentucky, Sept. 6, 2008 Career High Receiving Yards – 97 at Cincinnati, Aug. 28, 2008

Cody Watts Year: Junior Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 177 Position: WR/QB Hometown: Powell, Tenn. Prev. School: Powell H.S.

G 9 12 21

Passing 2007 2008 Totals

2009 Scouting R Reportt – One O off the h best b athletes hl on the h squad d … the h coaching staﬀ will utilize his abilities in many ways this fall … penciled in as a starting wide receiver, but could shift to quarterback to provide a spark to the oﬀense. At EKU – 2008: Made an appearance in all 12 games with eight starts … changed primary position from quarterback to wide receiver … led the team with five touchdown receptions … caught a 61-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of the season opener at Cincinnati … finished with four catches for 76 yards and two scores at UT Martin on Nov. 22 … stepped in at quarterback in the second half at Tennessee Tech on Oct. 4 and directed three scoring drives … ran for 62 yards and threw for 86 yards and a score

G 9 12 21

Att51318-

C- Int 2 0 11 0 13 0

Yds 8 145 153

TD 0 2 2

Lg 8 39 39

Pct 40.0 84.6 72.2

Yd/G 0.9 12.1 7.3

Wesley Woods

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 265 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Prestonsburg, Ky. Prev. School: Prestonsburg H.S.

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Brings Bi solid lid d depth h to the h oﬀ ﬀensive i li line … can play both guard and center … could push for playing time this season. At EKU – 2008: Played in the final seven games of the season, mainly on special teams … did not record any stats. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – First team all-state honoree as a linebacker … first team all-conference as a tight end … team captain … tallied 135 tackles, seven tackles for loss and six sacks in 2006 … played in the 2007 Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star game … 2006 EKU Line Camp MVP. Personal – Son of Larry and Deborah Woods … born on July 20, 1988.

Zachary Young Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 257 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Eminence, Ky. Prev. School: Eminence H.S.

2009 Scouting R Reportt – Sat S out the h 2008 season to concentrate on academics … has returned to the team bigger and stronger. At EKU – 2008: Did not see any action. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played all four years at Eminence as a linebacker and tight end. Personal – Son of Donald and Missy Young … born on April 19, 1989. RB C.J. Walker

WR Cody Watts 29

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2009 NEWCOMERS Charlie Banks Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 210 Position: Athlete Hometown: Whitesburg, Ky. Prev. School: Letcher County Central H.S.

David Dick

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 305 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: New Carlisle, Ohio Prev. School: Eastern Michigan Univ.

High Hi hS School h l–T Two-time ti all-district ll di t i t selection l ti … played l d quarterback t b k and safety for the Cougars … honorable mention all-state by the Louisville Courier-Journal … Elite 22 in the state of Kentucky … class 5A District 8 KFCA Coaches Player of the Year … Pikeville Medical-Leader 2008 Player of the Year … team captain … as a senior, completed 116-of-194 passes for 2,002 yards and 20 scores, also rushed 114 times for 1,105 yards and 20 touchdowns … scored 43 touchdowns as a junior … also played varsity basketball … Hal Rogers Scholar (4.09 weighted GPA). Personal – Son of Stephen and Tommye Banks … born on Sept. 12, 1990.

Trey Fairchild Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-11 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Prev. School: Syracuse Univ.

Wt.: 190

Bruce Frieson Year: Junior Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 195 Position: Running Back Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Prev. School: Bakersfield (Calif.) College

Ichiro Chiba

High Hi hS School h l – Fi Firstt tteam all-region ll i … tteam captain t i … tteam MVP … rushed for 1,130 yards and 10 scores as a senior … Region Oﬀensive Player of the Week … Region Defensive Player of the Week … also ran track all four years. Personal – Son of Tyrone and Teresa Whitt … born on Sept. 7, 1990.

High Hi hS School h l–T Two-time ti firstt tteam all-league ll l selection l ti … h honorable bl mention all-district and all-city … finished with 51 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior … team Defensive Player of the Year … helped lead team to playoﬀs for three straight seasons … won two league championships … won first playoﬀ game in school history. Personal – Son of Anthony, Sr., and Carmen Brown … born on Dec. 30, 1990.

Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 220 Position: Linebacker Hometown: LaGrange, Ky. Prev. School: Oldham County H.S.

Zavier Foster Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-0 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Carrollton, Ga. Prev. School: Villa Rica H.S.

Anthony Brown

Wt.: 185

At S Syracuse – 2008: 2008 Took T k a redshirt d hi t season. High School – 2007 SuperPrep and Prep Star All-Midwest selection … named all-metro and Emfinger All-American … rated the 28th best prospect in Ohio and 60th top “athlete” in the country by Rivals.com … totaled 85 receptions for 1,448 yards and 12 touchdowns as a prepster … also rushed 79 times for 804 yards and 18 scores … registered 33 catches for 671 yards and six touchdowns as a senior despite missing four games due to injury … helped lead 2007 squad to 13-1 record and regional title. Personal – Son of Denise Mazzitti and Jerry Fairchild … born on July 28, 1989 … full name is Jerald (Trey) Francis Fairchild III … his sister, Hailey, will join the gymnastics program at West Virginia University this fall.

High Hi hS School h l – Th Three-time ti all-area ll performer f … named d tto th the A Ashland hl d Daily Independent All-Eastern Kentucky team … team MVP and team Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior … led the Tomcats in receptions and touchdown receptions as a tight end … recorded 54 tackles and nine sacks on defense … voted best oﬀensive lineman as a junior … also scored more than 1,000 career points on the basketball team. Personal – Son of Joe and Toni Bonner … born on Jan. 9, 1991 … his high school head coach was Leon Hart, a former EKU assistant coach from 1976-88 and 1996-02.

Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 215 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Prev. School: Winton Woods H.S.

At E Eastern t Mi Michigan hi – 2008 2008: T Took k a redshirt d hi t season. High School – Graduated from Wayne High School in New Carlisle, Ohio. Personal – Born on Aug. 4, 1989.

Ryan Bonner Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 230 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: Ashland, Ky. Prev. School: Paul G. Blazer H.S.

At B Bakersfi k field ld College C ll – 2007 and d 2008 2008: Spent S t two t years playing l i for f the Renegades under head coach Jeﬀ Chudy. High School – A graduate of Glenville High School … first team allleague and Northeast Lakes District … also earned second team all-state honors … ranked No. 54 on the Rivals.com “Ohio Top 60” list … rushed for 1,428 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior … chipped in with 10 receptions for 192 yards and two scores as well. Personal – Born on Feb. 5, 1988.

High Hi hS School h l – Fi Firstt tteam all-state ll t t b by Bl BluegrassPreps.com P … th three-time ti first team all-district player … District Defensive Player of the Year … Defensive Player of the Game at Kick-Oﬀ Classic … led team in tackles as a junior and senior … posted 113 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss and four sacks as a senior … placed third in the 2008 state wrestling championships in the 215-pound weight class … ranked first in the 215-pound wrestling weight class as a senior. Personal – Son of Ken and Jennifer Vance … born on Feb. 23, 1990.

2 0

F o

i d e

2009 NEWCOMERS Seth Logsdon Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 210 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Sonora, Ky. Prev. School: Central Hardin H.S.

High Hi hS School h l – Fi Firstt team t all-region ll i … firstt team t all-area ll … team t defend f sive MVP … Captain Award winner … two-time Iron Man Award winner … posted 112 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception as a senior … also ran track for two years. Personal – Son of Larry and Rhonda Logsdon … born on Jan. 21, 1991.

Justin Meredith Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 270 Position: Oﬀensive/Defensive Lineman Hometown: Bowling Green, Ky. Prev. School: Warren Central H.S.

LS Jacob Claycomb

Devin Gainer Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 270 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fla. Prev. School: Ringgold (Ga.) H.S.

Cory Monroe Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-7 Wt.: 272 Position: Oﬀensive Lineman Hometown: West Chester, Ohio Prev. School: Georgetown College

Uriah Grant

Tyler Horn

*N t E *Note: Enrolled ll d att EKU in i the th 2008 spring i semester. t At Georgetown College – 2008: Helped the NAIA Tigers finish 5-5 overall. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played for Lakota West … selected for the Ohio North vs. South all-star game. Personal – Son of Lyle and Pennie Monroe … born on Jan. 12, 1989 … enjoys building computers, playing video games and listening to techno music.

*N t E *Note: Enrolled ll d att EKU in i the th 2008 spring i semester. t At West Virginia – 2008: Did not see any action. High School – Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com … ranked the 55th best defensive tackle nationally out of Everglades High … two-time All-Broward County selection … totaled 85 tackles, 14 sacks, 10 quarterback knockdowns, four forced fumbles and one blocked field goal as a senior prepster … won back-to-back district titles at Everglades … invited to play in the North-South all-star game. Personal – Son of Uriah, Sr., and Dorothy Grant … born on March 22, 1989.

Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 211 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Harrodsburg, Ky. Prev. School: Mercer County H.S.

High Hi hS School h l – All All-state t t … ttwo-time ti all-conference ll f pick i k … tteam MVP … invited to play in the East-West all-star game … two-time Strongest Dragon Award winner … has played both center and oﬀensive tackle as well as on the defensive line … member of Catholic Heart Work Camp (provides services to underprivileged kids). Personal – Son of Rita Meredith … born on June 1, 1991.

High Hi hS School h l – Team T captain t i … second d tteam ‘B ‘Bestt off P Prep’’ iin Ch Chatt tanooga, Tenn. … totaled 80 tackles, seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss for the Tigers … team leadership award winner … member of Skills USA (organization which provides Secret Santas for underprivileged kids). Personal – Son of Kevin Gainer and Bonita Wright … born on June 28, 1991 … his dad and uncle both played collegiate football at BethuneCookman … he has two sets of twin siblings – Luke and Lance (six), and Jade and Amber (five).

Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 273 Position: Defensive Lineman Hometown: Miramar, Fla. Prev. School: West Virginia Univ.

High Hi hS School h l – All All-district di t i t and d all-area ll li linebacker b k … tteam captain t i … Defensive MVP … team linebacker award … earned the Hammer Award for hardest game hits … selected to the East-West all-star game … started 38 career games … totaled 88 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception for the 2008 Titans … member of the 2006 class 2A state champs … four-year member of the honor roll … served as senior class vice president … earned academic all-state accolades. Personal – Son of Keith and Becky Horn … born on Oct. 27, 1990 … both of his parents graduated from Eastern Kentucky University … his sister played basketball at Thomas More College.

WR Evan Cromer

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2009 NEWCOMERS Jasper Williams Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 228 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Suwanee, Ga. Prev. School: Mississippi State University

At Mi Mississippi i i i St State t – 2008 2008: Did nott see any action. ti At Air Force Academy Prep (Colo.) – Played linebacker for a year. High School – Tallied 72 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and six sacks as a senior at North Gwinnett High … also produced three interceptions and two fumble recoveries … played the 2004 season under defensive coordinator Tony Hatmaker, who is currently EKU’s defensive backs coach. Personal – Born on Oct. 31, 1988.

Myer Nolan Year: Freshman Ht.: 5-10 Position: Athlete Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Prev. School: B.E. Mays H.S.

Wt.: 180

Justin Williams

Year: Freshman Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 179 Position: Athlete Hometown: McDonough, Ga. Prev. School: Eagle’s Landing H.S.

High Hi hS School h l – Pl Played d running i back b k and d defensive d f i back b k for f the th Raiders R id … first team all-region … two-time honorable mention all-state on defense … team captain … Mays High Defensive Player of the Year … started 33 games in prep career … totaled 10 interceptions and more than 150 tackles for Mays High … member of one of the fastest 4x100-meter relay teams in the state of Georgia … made the honor roll for three straight years. Personal – Son of Myer James Nolan and Sabrina Tables … born on Dec. 30, 1989 … his cousin, Reggie Austin, played for the Chicago Bears from 2000-04.

Marcus Williams Year: Junior Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 186 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Stockbridge, Ga. Prev. School: Wake Forest Univ.

At T Toledo l d – 2008 2008: Saw S action ti iin six i games … recorded d d a stop t iin five contests including two tackles against Akron, Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan. 2007: Took a redshirt season. High School – Conference Defensive Player of the Year at TrotwoodMadison High … earned all-area and second team All-Southwest District honors after totaling 115 tackles, four forced fumbles, two interceptions and four touchdowns as a senior … as a junior, finished with 99 stops, three sacks and two interceptions. Personal – Born on Sept. 19, 1989.

Int 0 0

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0

Shawn Shupperd Year: Freshman Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 218 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Brownsburg, Ind. Prev. School: Brownsburg H.S.

*N t E *Note: Enrolled ll d att EKU in i the th 2008 spring i semester. t At Wake Forest – 2008: Saw action in four games, mainly on special teams … did not record any stats. 2007: Played in nine games … had an interception in the season opener at Boston College on Sept. 1 … recorded multiple tackles in three games … missed the rest of the season after undergoing ankle surgery following the North Carolina game on Oct. 27. 2006: Took a redshirt season. High School – Played quarterback and defensive back at Eagle’s Landing, accounting for 7,168 career yards … as a senior, ran for 1,267 yards and 20 touchdowns … completed 45 percent of his passes for 867 yards and eight scores … led his team to a 6-4 record, the best season in school history … made 63 tackles and intercepted two passes as a senior. Personal – Mother and stepfather are Michelle and Ricky Clark … born on Oct. 7, 1987.

Patrick’s Career Stats Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR 2008 (UT) 6 4 4 8 0.0-0 0 0 Totals 6 4 4 8 0.0-0 0 0 Career High Tackles – 2 last time at Akron, Nov. 5, 2008

High Hi hS School h l – Pl Played d wide id receiver, i quarterback t b k and dd defensive f i b back k for the Golden Eagles … 3A Region Player of the Year … honorable mention all-state … first team all-region and All-Southern Cresten … team MVP … served on Regency Christmas Kids Organization (helps to raise money for underprivileged kids during the holiday season) … featured in Sports Illustrated’s ‘Faces in the Crowd’ for his performance in 35-21 win over Spalding County (106 yards on 10 carries, 10-of-14 passing for 244 yards and three touchdowns, returned four interceptions for 162 yards) … a four-sport athlete who also played basketball, track and baseball. Personal – Son of Joellyn Williams … born on Oct. 31, 1990.

Tyson Patrick Year: Sophomore Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 240 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Huber Heights, Ohio Prev. School: Univ. of Toledo

Williams’ Career Stats

Tackles G UA A Tot TFL FF FR Int 2007 (WF) 9 7 1 8 0.0-0 1 0 1 2008 (WF) 4 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 Totals 13 7 1 8 0.0-0 1 0 1 Career High Tackles – 2 last time vs. Florida State, Oct. 11, 2007 Career High Interception – 1 at Boston College, Sept. 1, 2007

Hi hS h l–T t i … 2008 All W t selection l ti … school h l High School Team captain All-West record holder in blocked kicks (seven) … 81 tackles, one sack, three interceptions, five pass break-ups in 2008 … three-year letter winner … also ran track for three years. Personal – Son of Terry and Michelle Shupperd … born on Feb. 20, 1991 … is a sensei in karate.

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

coaching staff Dean Hood Title: Head Coach Year at EKU: Second season (8-4) Alma Mater: Ohio Wesleyan, 1986

 2008 OVC Coach of the Year  2008 Eddie Robinson Award Finalist The expectations for the Eastern Kentucky University football team always seem to be high and in 2008, first year head coach Dean Hood delivered as the Colonels claimed their 20th Ohio Valley Conference title. The challenge in 2009 will be for Eastern to replace 10 starters, including seven all-conference performers. “It doesn’t matter if you are coaching a game in Death Valley versus Clemson or here versus Morehead State,” Hood said. “It’s all the same. The kids are starting to understand that point and the culture we are trying to create at EKU. They can’t play to the best of their athletic ability until they know exactly where they are supposed to be and what they are supposed to do on the field.” Hood, 45, took over EKU program in January 2008 after working at Wake Forest University for seven seasons. Under Hood’s direction, the Wake Forest defense was known for creating turnovers and scoring touchdowns. The Demon Deacons forced 186 turnovers from 2001-07, more than two per game. In 2007, Wake Forest led the Atlantic Coast Conference with 35 turnovers forced on its way to going 9-4 and capturing the Meineke Car Care Bowl. “Dean Hood is a wonderful blend of several characteristics we were looking for in a head coach,” EKU Director of Athletics Mark Sandy said. “He’s a great teacher, excellent recruiter, a person of high character, and someone who has been part of the EKU football heritage.” From 1994-98, Hood spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky under College Football Hall of Fame coach Roy Kidd. He served all five years as the secondary coach and the last two seasons as the defensive coordinator. In Hood’s first stint at EKU, the Colonels captured two Ohio Valley Conference titles and advanced to the NCAA Division I FCS playoﬀs three times. “This was a big deal for me,” Eastern Kentucky University President Dr. Doug Whitlock said. “I have been an Eastern football fan for almost 50 years; so I wanted us to find someone who would fit in with the community, had the kind of values that our football program has traditionally been built upon, and hopefully had been a part of the EKU football tradition. And, yes, we wanted someone who has been and will be a winner. Dean Hood fills all those particulars.” At Wake Forest, Hood and the rest of the Demon Deacons broke every program record imaginable in 2006 and set many other milestones. WFU won the ACC title for the first time since 1970 by shattering the program record with 11 victories. The Demon Deacons earned a berth in a BCS bowl game, taking on Louisville in the FedEx Orange Bowl. Much of the credit for Wake Forest’s 2006 league championship fell to the defense. The Demon Deacons allowed just 15.4 ppg to rank second in the ACC and 21st nationally. Against the run, Wake yielded just 105.8 yards per game to rank 21st nationally, the third lowest total in Wake Forest history. Against the pass, the Demon Deacons recorded 22 interceptions, second most in the nation.

Hood’s defenders earned All-ACC mention 14 times. That list includes four NFL draft picks – Calvin Pace, Montique Sharpe, Eric King and Josh Gattis. Hood entered the collegiate coaching ranks as an assistant at Fairmont (W.Va.) State College, where he worked with the defensive backs during the 1987 and 1988 seasons. The 1988 team won the WVIAC championship and led the nation with 31 interceptions. Hood then spent the 1989 campaign at Colgate University. From 1990-93, Hood coached at Glenville (W.Va.) State College, the last three of which he served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. In 1993, Glenville finished 10-3 and advanced to the NAIA Division I championship game. Also that year, Hood’s defense led the nation in scoring defense (9.2 ppg), passing defense (118.0 ypg), and total defense (223.0 ypg). Hood moved to Ohio University for two years (1999-2000) where he met current Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe. At Ohio, Hood was in charge of the defensive backs. That unit recorded 17 interceptions in 1999, the most in more than a decade. The following year, Ohio ranked 20th nationally in scoring defense (18.9 points per game) as the Bobcat defense was one of only five units in Division I-A that did not allow more than 30 points in a game throughout the entire season. This is Hood’s first head coaching position and he is just the third EKU head football coach in the last 44 years.

The Dean Hood File Full name: Dean Hood Birthdate: Nov. 15, 1963 Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio Family: Crystal (wife), Trey, Jada, Cordia and Daven Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, B.S. in biology, 1986 West Virginia University, M.S. in physical education, 1989 Collegiate playing career: Ohio Wesleyan University, 1982-86, defensive back • Three-time All-North Coast Athletic Conference selection • Two-time team captain • First team All-American as a senior • Inducted into the OWU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2001 Collegiate head coaching record: 8-4, second season Record at Eastern Kentucky: 8-4, second season Record against OVC teams: 7-1 34

2 0

F o

i d e

coaching staff “Knowing first-hand what Coach Kidd built here, this is one of the best jobs in the country,” Hood said. “I remember when I was here the first time thinking how many guys in the history of athletics are still coaching in a facility named after them. That is rare. It is exciting to be at the helm of this program.” “Dean is a tremendous role model for our student-athletes,” Sandy said. “He has worked with two of the best people who have ever served as mentors for young men – Roy Kidd and Jim Grobe. I am sure our current players, recruits, and fans will be impressed.” Hood was a three-time All-North Coast Athletic Conference selection during his playing days at Ohio Wesleyan University. He was also named a first team All-American defensive back during his senior year and served as team captain his final two seasons. The native of Ashtabula, Ohio, was inducted into the OWU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. Hood graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1986 with a degree in biology. He went on to earn a master’s in physical education from West Virginia University in 1989. “We are very excited to be back,” Hood said. “My wife is from here and we are happy to have our kids near her family. I am looking forward to the challenge of being Eastern’s head coach. As you progress in this profession, you always think about doing things your own way. This is a chance to implement those thoughts.” Hood is married to the former Crystal Ramsey of Richmond, Ky. The couple has four children – two sons, Trey and Daven, and two daughters, Jada and Cordia.

Hood’s Coaching Experience Year School 1987-88 Fairmont (W.Va.) State • Secondary Coach 1989

Notes --Won 1988 WVIAC title

Colgate • Asst. Secondary Coach

1990-93 Glenville (W.Va.) State • Defensive Coord. (1991-93) • Asst. Head Coach (1991-93)

--Advanced to the 1993 NAIA title game, 10-3 record

1994-98 Eastern Kentucky • Secondary Coach • Defensive Coord. (1997-98)

--Won two OVC titles (1994, ’97) --Advanced to three NCAA playoﬀs (1994, 1995, 1997)

1999-00 Ohio • Secondary Coach

--Won at Minnesota in 2000, 23-17

2001-07 Wake Forest • Secondary Coach • Defensive Coord.

--Won 2002 Seattle Bowl over Oregon, 38-17 --Captured 2006 ACC title --Most wins in program history in 2006 (11) --Earned BCS bowl bid against Louisville in 2007 FedEx Orange Bowl --Won 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl over Connecticut, 24-10

2008-

--Won 2008 OVC title --Advanced to NCAA playoﬀs

Eastern Kentucky • Head Coach

What Others Are Saying About Dean Hood “It doesn’t get any better than Dean Hood. He is not only a great football coach, but just as good a person. He was invaluable to our success at Wake. He not only did a great job with our defense, but more importantly,was a great team member. Dean is totally unselfish and his whole concern is with the well-being of the players. He has the ability to get kids to be real good football players on the field and also to be great citizens oﬀ the field. We’ll miss Dean, but I couldn’t be happier for him.” --Jim Grobe, Head Coach, Wake Forest University “It was an honor to play for Coach Hood. I can’t say enough good things about him. He is an unbelievable coach and a great person. As someone who played for him and who is now a coach, I can tell you how much he cares for and takes care of his players both on and oﬀ the field. He is a tireless worker and has a great family. EKU did a great job in hiring Dean Hood, he is a great fit.” --Bob Head, played three years for Coach Hood at EKU, 1994-96, DB “Coach Hood is one of the best defensive minds in the game. He coached me and taught me about life. He is very enthusiastic and works hard. Coach Hood is a family guy who cares about his players and coaches.” --Tony Gibson, Assistant Head Coach/Secondary, University of Michigan “Dean Hood is a good person and a solid football coach. He is really enthusiastic and works very hard at recruiting. I remember when he was here how encouraging he was to the guys on the sideline.” --Roy Kidd, Former Head Coach, Eastern Kentucky University, 1964-2002

The Hood family – (clockwise from top left) Daven, Dean, Crystal, Cordia, Trey and Jada. 35

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

coaching staff Dane Damron

The Dane Damron File Full name: Dane Matthew Damron Birthdate: Feb. 9, 1972 Hometown: Grayson, Ky. Education: East Carter High School, 1990 Georgetown College, B.S. in marketing/finance, 1994 Eastern Kentucky, M.S. in sports administration, 1996 Coaching experience: East Carter (Ky.) High School (Quarterbacks Coach, 1994) Eastern Kentucky (Grad. Asst./Wide Receivers Coach, 1995-96) Morehead State (Wide Receivers Coach, spring 1997) George Jenkins (Fla.) High School (Oﬀensive Coordinator, 1997-98) Lake Gibson (Fla.) High School (Head Coach, 1999-01) Boyd County (Ky.) High School (Head Coach, 2002-05) Kentucky Christian (Head Coach, 2005-08) Eastern Kentucky (Tight Ends/Special Teams Coach, 2009-present)

Title: Tight Ends/Special Teams Coach Year at EKU: First season Alma Mater: Georgetown College, 1994

Dane Damron rejoined the Eastern Kentucky coaching staff in January. He will serve as the special teams and tight ends coach this fall. Damron most recently served as Kentucky Christian’s head football coach. He spent three years building the program at Kentucky Christian which culminated with the school’s first-ever varsity football season in 2008. “When you are a head coach at the collegiate or high school level, you have to know how to coach a little bit of everything,” Hood said. “Dane has an extensive football background and we’re excited to have him as a part of our staff.” Damron began his collegiate coaching career at Eastern Kentucky in 1995. He served two years as a graduate assistant and wide receivers coach under Roy Kidd. Damron earned his master’s degree in sports administration from EKU in 1996. Following a coaching stint at Morehead State, Damron moved to the high school ranks where he coached for nine years. From 2002-05, he was the head coach of Boyd County where he helped the Lions advance to the second round of the KHSAA playoffs three straight years. Damron played collegiate football at Georgetown College from 1990-94. The quarterback was a two-time NAIA All-American and led the Tigers to the 1991 NAIA national championship. Damron and his wife Delisha have two children – Hanna (9) and Derek (5).

Assistant Coach Dane Damron

The Damron family – (l-r): Hanna, Delisha, Derek and Dane. 36

2 0

F o

i d e

coaching Staff Garry Fisher

The Garry Fisher File Full name: Garry Eugene Fisher Birthdate: Dec. 26, 1978 Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Education: Briggs (Ohio) High School, 1997 Bowling Green, B.S. in sociology, 2002 Utah, M.S. in exercise and sport science, 2006 Coaching experience: Bowling Green (Defensive Assistant, 2002-03) Utah (Oﬀensive Assistant, 2004) Heidelberg College (Special Teams Coordinator, 2005) Shenandoah University (Defensive Coordinator, 2006-07) Kentucky State (Co-Defensive Coordinator/LBs Coach, 2008) Eastern Kentucky (Linebackers Coach, 2009-present)

Title: Linebackers Coach Year at EKU: First season Alma Mater: Bowling Green, 2002

Garry Fisher joined the EKU coaching staff in March. He will serve as the linebackers coach in 2009. Fisher, a native of Columbus, Ohio, spent the previous year as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Kentucky State. “We’re certainly very excited to have Garry on staff,” Eastern Kentucky head coach Dean Hood said. “He came highly recommended and with his extensive defensive background, especially at the linebacker position, this seemed like the perfect fit for us.” Fisher was a four-year letterwinner at Bowling Green (1998-01) as an outside linebacker before transitioning into the Falcons coaching ranks in 2002. After serving two years as a defensive assistant at BGSU, Fisher moved to Utah where he served as an offensive assistant for the 2004 Mountain West Conference and 2005 Fiesta Bowl champions. At both of his first two coaching jobs, Fisher served under current Florida head coach Urban Meyer. Following a one-year stint at Heidelberg College (2005) as the special teams coordinator, Fisher landed at Shenandoah University for two years (2006-07) as the defensive coordinator. Fisher graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2002 with a degree in sociology. He then earned his master’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Utah in 2006. Fisher has two children – Amari (five) and Rece (three). He is engaged to Lucretia Hughes who has one child – Tseday (six).

Assistant Coach Garry Fisher

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

coaching staff Tony Hatmaker

The Tony Hatmaker File Full name: Tony Hatmaker Birthdate: Oct. 8, 1970 Hometown: Hodgenville, Ky. Education: LaRue County (Ky.) High School, 1988 Union College, B.S. in business education and business admin., 1993 Union College, M.A. in health and physical education, 2002 Collegiate playing experience: Union College, 1988-91, outside linebacker • Two-time All-District 32 and All-Mid-South Conference • Captain of the football and baseball teams as a senior Coaching experience: Union College (Student Assistant Coach, 1992), (Graduate Assistant Coach, 1993-94) Middle Georgia College (Defensive Tackles Coach, 1995-96), (Linebackers Coach, 1997) Southwest Baptist University (Assistant Coach, 1998), (Defensive Coordinator, 1999-03) North Gwinnett (Ga.) High School (Defensive Coordinator, 2004) Southeastern Louisiana (Assistant Head Football Coach, 2005-06), (Linebackers Coach, 2005), (Oﬀensive Line Coach, 2006) Eastern Kentucky (Defensive Backs Coach, 2008-present)

Title: Defensive Backs Coach Year at EKU: Second season Alma Mater: Union College, 1993

Tony Hatmaker is in his second year on the Eastern Kentucky staff and is in charge of the Colonel defensive backs. The EKU secondary accounted for 16 interceptions last year, helping the Colonels finish with a plus-14 turnover ratio. However, Eastern heads into the 2009 season having to replace two all-conference safeties as both Brandon Gathof and Zach Denton concluded their EKU careers last fall. “Tony is a tireless worker who pays attention to detail and coaches with a lot of energy and passion,” head coach Dean Hood said. “We are excited about him being a part of our staff.” Hatmaker’s résumé includes more than 10 years of collegiate coaching experience. From 2005-06, he served as the assistant head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana. Hatmaker coached the linebackers, offensive line, snappers, punter and kickers as well as served as the NFL liaison in his two years with the Lions. Two of the three starting linebackers came away with all-conference honors in 2005. Hatmaker also spent six years on the staff at Southwest Baptist (Mo.) University. He was the defensive coordinator for five of those seasons and helped the Bearcats earn their first winning record in 10 seasons in 2001. Southwest Baptist then recorded a program-record 18 interceptions in 2002. While at Southwest Baptist, Hatmaker logged three seasons (1999-01) as the head softball coach as well. The Kentucky native began his coaching career in 1992 at Union (Ky.) College after playing four years as an outside linebacker for the Bulldogs. Hatmaker was a four-year starter at Union and twice earned all-district honors. In addition to playing football, he was the starting catcher for the baseball team and helped the Bulldogs win their first championship since 1976. Hatmaker and his wife, Laura, have two sons – Abe (2) and Tyler (infant).

Assistant Coach Tony Hatmaker

The Hatmaker family – (l-r): Laura, Abe, Tyler and Tony. 38

2 0

F o

i d e

coaching staff Ben Hodges

The Ben Hodges File Full name: Michael Benjamin Hodges Birthdate: Jan. 23, 1984 Hometown: Wapello, Iowa Education: Wapello (Iowa) High School, 2002 Central College, B.A. in economics, 2006 Eastern Kentucky, M.S. in sports administration, 2007 Coaching experience: Central College (Student Assistant Coach, 2002-05) Eastern Kentucky (Graduate Assistant Coach, 2006-07), (Wide Receivers Coach, 2008-present)

Title: Wide Receivers Coach Year at EKU: Fourth season Alma Mater: Central College (Iowa), 2006

Ben Hodges is in his fourth year on the Colonel coaching staff and second year coaching the wide receivers. “We felt like Ben was the best available person around to coach our wide receivers and he hasn’t done anything at all to disappoint,” head coach Dean Hood said. “He studies the game and wants to be a good football coach. I think he has a very bright future in the business.” There will be plenty of competition at the wide receiver position this fall. Four receivers return to the roster that posted at least 10 catches in 2008. Junior Cody Watts led EKU with five touchdown catches one year ago while junior Shannon Davis tallied 36 receptions, which ranked second on the team. Senior Garnett Phelps and junior Evan Cromer give the Colonels experience and depth on the outside. In his first two years on staff as an offensive assistant, Hodges worked with the tight ends and also served as the video coordinator. Hodges came to the Colonels from Central College in Iowa where he served as a student assistant for four seasons. While at Central, he helped the Dutch capture two Iowa Conference championships. In 2005, Central went 9-1 in the regular season to advance to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Hodges spent much of his time at Central breaking down opponent film and putting together scouting reports. He was the scout team coordinator while assisting with the linebackers for three years and the offensive line for a season. A 2006 summa cum laude graduate of Central College, Hodges earned his bachelor of arts degree in economics. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from EKU in December 2007.

Assistant Coach Ben Hodges

Graduate Assistant Coaches Former Eastern Kentucky players Allan Holland (oﬀensive) and Jules Montinar (defensive) will serve as the Colonel graduate assistant coaches in 2009. Holland is beginning his first season as a graduate assistant. The native of Hazard, Ky., was named 2007 OVC Oﬀensive Allan Holland Jules Montinar Player of the Year after leading the Colonels to their first league title in 10 years. The quarterback finished his EKU career with 4,695 passing yards which ranks third in program history. Montinar is now in his second season as a graduate assistant. The former EKU linebacker played in all 12 games with nine starts in 2008. He finished fourth on the squad with 72 tackles and equaled a personal high with 10 stops at Western Kentucky. The native of Naples, Fla., was also the special teams captain as a senior.

Graduate Assistant Allan Holland

Graduate Assistant Jules Montinar

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

coaching staff Carson Jeffers

The Carson Jeffers File Full name: Carson Eugene Jeffers Birthdate: Feb. 21, 1971 Hometown: West Hamlin, W.Va. Education: Guyan Valley (W.Va.) High School, 1989 Concord College, B.S. in physical education and interdisciplinary studies, 1997 Cumberland University, M.A. in education, 2000 Collegiate playing experience: Concord College, 1990-93, offensive lineman • Honorable mention all-conference selection Coaching experience: Bluefield (W.Va.) High School (Assistant Coach, 1994) Concord College (Defensive Line Coach, 1995-97) Cumberland University (Offensive Coord./OL Coach, 1998) University of the South (Defensive Coord./LBs Coach, 1999-02) University of Charleston (Offensive Coord./OL Coach, 2003-04) Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Offensive Line Coach, 2005-07), (Co-Offensive Coordinator, 2007) Eastern Kentucky (Tight Ends/Special Teams Coach, 2008), (Offensive Line Coach, 2009-present)

Title: Oﬀensive Line Coach Year at EKU: Second season Alma Mater: Concord College (W.Va.), 1997

Carson Jeffers is in his second year on the Eastern coaching staff. He will serve as the offensive line coach and director of operations in 2009 after working as the tight ends coach and special teams coordinator one season ago. The EKU offensive line returns four starters including 2008 AllOVC tackle Derek Hardman. “Carson came very highly recommended by a variety of people who have seen him coach several positions,” Eastern head football coach Dean Hood said. “He has been on both sides of the ball as well as special teams. Carson is a great addition to our staff.” Jeffers has worked at five colleges throughout the South before arriving at EKU. For three years, Jeffers served on the coaching staff at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss. The 2006 Wolfpack captured the Mississippi Junior College South Division title and went on to defeat Georgia Military College in the Golden Isle Bowl. In 2007, Jeffers was promoted from offensive line coach to co-offensive coordinator. Jeffers was also the offensive coordinator at the University of Charleston (W.Va.) (2003), where he worked with Eastern Kentucky offensive coordinator Mike Springston, and Cumberland University (1998). For three-and-a-half years, Jeffers was the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of the South (1999-02). He began his collegiate coaching career in 1995 at his alma mater, Concord College. During his football career, Jeffers was honored as an all-conference player and a Dean’s List student. He proceeded to earn his master’s degree in education from Cumberland University in 2000. Jeffers is married to the former Lauren Newton of Ripley, W.Va. The couple has a one-year old son – Kaden Blake Jeffers.

Assistant Coach Carson Jeﬀers

The Jeﬀers family – Carson, Lauren and Kaden. 40

2 0

F o

i d e

coaching staff Jake Johnson

The Jake Johnson File Full name: Jake Johnson Birthdate: April 19, 1979 Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Education: Valley (Ky.) High School, 1997 Eastern Kentucky, B.A. in geography, 2002 Collegiate playing experience: Eastern Kentucky, 1997-01, offensive line • Three-year starter, four-year letterman • 2001 honorable mention All-OVC pick • 2001 team captain, 2001 EKU Offensive Lineman of the Year • Helped EKU reach the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA playoffs Coaching experience: Wingate (Tight Ends Coach, 2003) Eastern Kentucky (Graduate Assistant Coach, 2004), (Defensive Line Coach, 2005-present)

Title: Defensive Line Coach Year at EKU: Sixth season Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 2002

Former Colonel Jake Johnson is in his sixth season on the Eastern Kentucky coaching staff and fifth as the team’s defensive line coach. “I’m very impressed with Jake’s command of things at such a young age,” head coach Dean Hood said. “Players enjoy being around him and work hard for him.” Two of the four starters from 2008 are returning to the defensive line this fall. Senior Chris Hall led Eastern with six sacks and 13 tackles for loss one year ago. Meanwhile, junior Andrew Soucy was a force in the interior of the line last season with 33 total tackles and nine tackles for loss. One other key contributor will be back in uniform to give the line some added depth – junior Yameen Thomas who started three games at defensive end and chipped in with three sacks. After graduating from Eastern in 2002 with a bachelor of arts degree in geography with an emphasis in global studies, Johnson spent a year at Wingate University as an assistant coach. His duties there included serving as the Bulldogs’ full-time tight ends coach and assistant offensive line coach, while also aiding in player recruitment and game-day planning. Johnson then returned to Eastern Kentucky in 2004 as a graduate assistant coach. A three-year starting offensive lineman during his collegiate career, Johnson garnered All-Ohio Valley Conference accolades at center in 2001. That same year, Johnson served as the Colonels’ offensive team captain and was named the squad’s offensive lineman of the year. Johnson earned four letters from 1997-2001 and was a freshman on the 1997 Colonel team which captured an OVC championship. He found success on and off the field at EKU, earning two spots on the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll and five Colonel Scholar awards. Johnson married the former Kate Lyon, a four-year volleyball letterwinner at Eastern who was named team co-MVP in 2000, in the summer of 2007.

Assistant Coach Jake Johnson

The Johnson family – Jake and Kate.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

coaching staff John Revere

The John Revere File Full name: John Revere Birthdate: March 11, 1954 Hometown: Dayton, Ohio Education: Patterson Co-Op (Ohio) High School, 1972 Eastern Kentucky, B.A. in health and physical education, 1976 Troy State, M.S. in physical education and health, 1992 Collegiate playing experience: Eastern Kentucky, 1972-75, flanker • Two-time All-OVC pick • Four-year starter at flanker • Team co-captain as a senior Coaching experience: Madison (Ky.) High School (Assistant Coach, 1977-78) Cook County (Ga.) High School (Assistant Coach, 1978-82) LaGrange (Ga.) High School (Assistant Coach, 1982-96) Eastern Kentucky (WRs/RBs Coach, 1997-present)

Title: Running Backs Coach Year at EKU: 13th season Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1976

If anybody ever fit the description “life-long Colonel,” it’s John Revere. He played for the Colonels from 1972-75 before returning to his alma mater as a member of the coaching staff 13 years ago. “John Revere, by far, has recruited more people in our twodeep to this program than any other coach,” head coach Dean Hood said. “He is a knowledgeable person that can and has coached several different positions on the field.” Over the past decade, Revere has spent time coaching the wide receivers and running backs. This will be the fifth consecutive year he will be in charge of the running backs, a position which could be an area of concern for Eastern Kentucky this fall. Eastern has a potential all-conference performer returning in the form of senior C.J. Walker. Walker posted the most rushing yards of any Colonel last year including a personal-high 229 yards in a win over Murray State. However, EKU’s depth at running back will be tested due to junior Aaron Bradley’s knee injury which occurred during the spring game. Bradley was expected to compete with Walker for the top running back position. Besides his coaching duties, Revere serves as a liaison for housing, meals and walk-on players. Prior to returning to Eastern, Revere was an assistant coach at LaGrange (Ga.) High School from 1982 to 1996. There he coached six players that went on to NFL careers including Walt Harris (San Francisco 49ers), Tyrone Poole (Oakland Raiders), Quientin McCord (Atlanta Falcons), John Johnson (San Francisco 49ers), Tony Stargell (New York Jets) and Marty Carter (Detroit Lions). Revere has also had a hand in developing several professional players while coaching at Eastern Kentucky. Alex Bannister, a wide receiver with the Super Bowl XL participant Seattle Seahawks, learned under Revere. Dialleo Burks, who also played for Revere at LaGrange High School, went on to play for the Dallas Desperados in the Arena League, while Corey Crume went on to play for the Saskatchewan Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League. On the recruiting front, Revere’s tireless work along with his countless high school contacts have helped land numerous successful student-athletes at Eastern. Among Revere’s standout recruits are Antwaun Molden, a third round pick of the Houston Texans in the 2008 draft, and Sean Dumford, a 2008 free agent signee with the Baltimore Ravens. Some of his other former recruits include Larry Turner, a seventh round selection of the St. Louis Rams in the 2004 draft, Terry Ennis, who inked a contract with the British Columbia Lions of the CFL and former Colonel linebacker Justen Rivers, the 2004 OVC Defensive Player of the Year. Revere was a standout during his collegiate playing career, starting at flanker for four seasons under legendary EKU head coach Roy Kidd. During those four years, he hauled in 95 passes for 1,501 yards and 13 scores. He also rushed 53 times for 419 yards and two touchdowns. A dangerous punt and kickoff return man, Revere tallied 459 career yards on 65 punt returns while racking up 1,212 yards and a touchdown on 59 kick-off returns. Revere was honored as a first team All-OVC selection during his junior season after earning second team all-league accolades

during his sophomore campaign. A preseason first team AllOVC pick as a senior, he served as co-captain of the 1975 squad that posted an 8-2-1 record. Revere also played baseball while a student at EKU. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Eastern Kentucky in 1976, Revere went on to earn his master’s degree from Troy State in 1992. Revere is married to the former Brenda Daniel of Dayton, Ohio, and the couple has three children – J.R. (30), Courtney (25) and Ben (21). He also has a daughter, Janeece (32). Revere’s son, Ben, was selected in the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins.

The Revere family – John and Brenda.

2 0

F o

i d e

coaching staff Mike Springston

The Mike Springston File Full name: Michael R. Springston Birthdate: Dec. 24, 1956 Hometown: Parkersburg, W.Va. Education: Weldon (N.C.) High School, 1975 West Virginia Tech, B.A. in physical education, 1981 New Mexico, M.A. in special education, 1989 Salem International, principal certification, 2007 Collegiate playing experience: Elon, 1975-76, baseball West Virginia Tech, 1977-78, football; 1978-79, baseball Coaching experience: West Virginia Tech (Quarterbacks Coach, 1979-81) West Virginia State (Offensive Line Coach, 1982-83) Linden McKinley (Ohio) High School (Offensive Assistant, 1984), (Head Coach, 1985-86) UTEP (Volunteer Assistant Coach, 1989) West Virginia Tech (Offensive Coordinator, 1990) Glenville State (Offensive Coordinator, 1991) Concord College (Offensive Coordinator, 1992) Homewood Flossmoor (Ill.) High School (Offensive Assistant, 1993) Thornridge (Ill.) High School (Head Coach, 1994-95) Homewood Flossmoor (Ill.) High School (Offensive Coord., 1996-97) West Virginia Tech (Head Coach/Athletics Director, 1999-02) University of Charleston (Head Coach, 2003-04) Parkland (N.C.) High School (Offensive Assistant, 2005), (Offensive Coordinator, 2007) Eastern Kentucky (Offensive Coordinator/QBs Coach, 2008-present)

Title: Oﬀensive Coordinator/QBs Coach Year at EKU: Second season Alma Mater: West Virginia Tech, 1981

Mike Springston, who has 10 years of head coaching experience, joined the Eastern Kentucky coaching staff as the offensive coordinator in the spring of 2008. “Mike and I worked together in the early 1990s at Glenville State College under Rich Rodriguez,” EKU head coach Dean Hood said. “Mike brings a very creative and innovative offensive system that is hard to stop. More importantly than that, he is a good teacher who cares about kids.” The EKU offense will have a new look behind center in 2009 due to the departure of two-year starter and 2007 OVC Offensive Player of the Year Allan Holland. There will be plenty of competition to run the spread-option attack. Junior Cody Watts, sophomore Trevor Hoskins and redshirt freshman T.J. Pryor are all viable candidates to assume the quarterback role. Springston was the head coach and athletics director at West Virginia Tech from 1999-02 before taking over as head coach at the University of Charleston (W.Va.) for two years. While the head coach at West Virginia Tech, Springston took a program that had won six games in 10 years and developed it into a contender. The 2002 Golden Bears ended their season 6-5 overall and tied for second in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). After four years at West Virginia Tech, Springston took on a new challenge by revitalizing the Charleston football program. The Golden Eagles had not fielded a football team since 1956, but Springston and his staff put together a competitive squad that earned three victories in 2004. Springston’s other collegiate coaching stints include offensive coordinator positions at Concord College (1992), Glenville State College (1991) and West Virginia Tech (1990). He also served two years as the head coach at Thornridge High (Dalton, Ill.) in 199495 and Linden McKinley High (Columbus, Ohio) in 1985-86. Most recently, Springston served three years as a special education teacher at Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. There, he volunteered his time with the football team for two years. Springston earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia Tech in 1981. Springston and his wife, Sharon, are the parents of three grown children – Chris Springston (31), Paul Tromp (31) and Lisa Tromp (28).

The Springston family – Sharon and Mike.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

strength and conditioning Jon-Michael Davis Title: Strength & Conditioning Coach Year at EKU: Sixth season Alma Mater: Appalachian State, 2000

Chad Scott Title: Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach Year at EKU: Sixth season Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 2002

Housed in the h M Moberly b l B Building ildi is i E Eastern K Kentucky k UniverU i sity’s varsity weight room, a state of the art facility which provides EKU’s student-athletes the opportunity to enhance their abilities by making use of top-of-the-line equipment. “All lifting and conditioning is done to implement football movements and patterns,” strength and conditioning coach Jon-Michael Davis said. “We don’t create athletes, we help improve them.” The 5,000-square foot weight room contains 16,000 pounds of total weight. Built in 2001, the facility features Eleiko model Olympic weights, York dumbbells with two sets each from five to 150 pounds and Nebula power stations and racks. Tools such as bands and medicine balls are used as well to help round student-athletes into peak shape. “We do Olympic-based lifting and use multi-joint movements with an emphasis on speed and changing direction,” Davis said. “It is aggressive lifting with explosive movements. We try and create fast-twitch muscles and improve fitness and flexibility.” Davis, along with full-time assistant Chad Scott and graduate assistant Tony Sarver, oversee all of EKU’s nearly 300 student-athletes. Their eﬀorts, however, are supplemented by the four-person training room staﬀ which is also housed inside the Moberly Building, allowing athletes the opportunity for fast and convenient treatment. With year-round lifting for football, Davis has designed regi-

The Jack Ison Varsity Weight Room

mented workout schedules for the Colonels, which allows the athletes to focus on different muscle groups on specific days. Charged with the care of all 17 of Eastern’s varsity athletic programs, Davis is in the office by 5:30 a.m. each day and rarely leaves before 7 p.m. “Jon-Michael and his staff have a unique bond with our players,” EKU head football coach Dean Hood said. “They are able to push the players to their limits, but still have a good time in the process.” Davis was a tight end for Appalachian State from 1996-99 before graduating in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in health promotion. He then spent two years at Stephen F. Austin as a graduate assistant where he earned a master’s degree in kinesiology. After returning to ASU for 18 months as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, Davis took his current position at Eastern Kentucky in December of 2003. Scott played fullback and long snapper for the Colonels from 1998-01. The native of Louisville, Ky., earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2002 and went on to complete his master’s degree in exercise and sport science from EKU in 2005. Certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), Davis and Scott are able to mentor prospective strength coaches.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

eku president Dr. Doug Whitlock Title: University President Year at EKU: Third year Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1965, ’66

Dr. Doug Whitlock’s love affair with Eastern began when he arrived on his hometown campus as a first-generation undergraduate student in 1961. It continued unabated throughout a 38-year career in various administrative and teaching roles at EKU, including a five-year stint as Vice President for Administrative Affairs, from 1998-2003. His last three years of service were as a half-time faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. As he addressed faculty and staff at a campus-wide convocation on Aug. 15, 2007, just two days after being named President for the interim, Dr. Whitlock recalled the tremendous difference the institution he cherishes has made in his own life. (The Eastern faculty) “largely made me what I was then and am now,” he said.

In February 2009, Dr. Whitlock was on hand at the State Capitol to announce the partnership between Eastern Kentucky University and General Atomics to examine the potential for a cellulose-derived biodiesel fuel industry in Kentucky.

“I will admit to you that I love Eastern, and when my service in the presidency is finished, if I have helped more of you love her too, then I will have done my job.”

After two years of active duty with the U.S. Army, Dr. Whitlock returned to Eastern in 1968 to serve as Director of Publications. Three years later, he was named Director of Public Information. In 1976, he was tapped by President J.C. Powell to serve as Executive Assistant to the President, continuing in that role through the administration of President Hanly Funderburk. As Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Whitlock was responsible for Facilities Services, Public Safety, Information Technology and Delivery Systems, Media Resources, and University Farms. For a portion of his tenure, he also served as the institution’s chief financial officer. Dr. Whitlock has long been an active participant in community life, serving since 1999 on the Madison County School Board, including two terms as chair. He also has served as a consultant with the Kentucky School Boards Association. He is an Elder and past board chair in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He and his wife, Joanne, have been married 39 years and have two grown children, Robert and Janet. At his first convocation as President, Dr. Whitlock offered faculty and staff one gauge by which his stint as President may be judged: “I will admit to you that I love Eastern, and when my service in the presidency is finished, if I have helped more of you love her too, then I will have done my job.”

– President Whitlock – On Oct. 22, 2007, the interim label was removed and now, as EKU’s 11th President, Dr. Whitlock is devoted to upholding the rich tradition of his alma mater while guiding her to even greater heights of excellence. After earning two degrees from Eastern – a bachelor’s degree in history and social science in 1965 and a master’s degree in history a year later – Dr. Whitlock earned his doctoral degree in higher education from the University of Kentucky in 1981.

Did You Know … … Dr. Whitlock holds two degrees from Eastern Kentucky University – a bachelor’s degree in history and social science as well as a master’s degree in history.

EKU President Dr. Doug Whitlock and his wife, Joanne.

2 0

F o

i d e

director of athletics Mark Sandy

2008-09 EKU Athletics Highlights • 40 student-athletes earn their collegiate diploma • Women’s soccer captures its fourth-straight OVC sportsmanship award • Women’s tennis qualifies for the NCAA tournament for the very first time • Men’s and women’s cross country each capture the OVC title for the third straight year • Football reaches the NCAA FCS playoﬀs for a record 19th time • Softball player Shyenne Hussey earns All-OVC accolades for the third consecutive season • Men’s basketball player Mike Rose leads the nation in threepoint shooting at 48.1 percent • Trey Bowling (men’s golf) and Joseph Maina (men’s track & field) each qualify for the NCAA championships

Title: Director of Athletics Year at EKU: Fifth year Alma Mater: Concord College, 1974

In four years under Mark Sandy’s guidance as Director of Athletics at Eastern Kentucky University, the Colonels have enjoyed success at both the national and conference levels while also achieving in the classroom. During the 2008-09 school year, the Colonels captured their first OVC Institutional Sportsmanship Award, while four sports won their respective league championships – men’s cross country, women’s cross country, football, and women’s tennis. In addition, the football and women’s tennis teams earned a spot in their respective sport’s NCAA championships. Individually, two studentUnder Sandy’s guidance, Eastern Kentucky completed three athletes qualified for national postseason tournaments and several facility upgrades within the last year. Synthetic turf replaced the Colonels received OVC Player of the Year honors. natural grass football field at Roy Kidd Stadium. Gertrude Hood “Success can be defined in many terms throughout the vast Field, the home for EKU softball, underwent a series of improveenterprise known as collegiate athletics,” Sandy said. “Team acments which included a new scoreboard and a new backstop. complishments and individual honors just begin to tell the story of Finally, the Colonel Golf and Learning Center opened for business what I am most proud of after my fourth year as EKU’s Direcnext to Arlington Golf Course in the middle of June. tor of Athletics. Success is our Alumni Coliseum received student-athletes developing into “Our department’s goal is to create a student-athlete a facility enhancement in the contributing members of society. summer of 2006 with a newly experience worthy of the proud EKU tradition. We Success is our coaching staﬀ and branded court and scoreboards, intend to win with class, achieve success in the classtheir dedication to our studentwhile a new series of athletics athletes.” room, and strive for NCAA postseason competition in marks were created and unveiled In the most recent NCAA in April 2006. In December 2005, every sport.” Academic Progress Report (APR) the University and department – Mark Sandy – released in the spring of 2009, of athletics announced the creEastern Kentucky boasted several ation of an Athletics Hall of Fame quality rankings. Four EKU programs – football, men’s golf, to commemorate distinguished individuals and teams on their women’s golf, and men’s tennis – either met or exceeded the naaccomplishments and contributions to the tradition of Colonel tional average in the multi-year APR, a measure of eligibility and athletics. retention of scholarship student-athletes. Meanwhile, football’s On May 31, 2005, EKU announced the hiring of Mark Sandy multi-year APR score of 968 was the highest among all Division I as Director of Athletics. Prior to Eastern Kentucky, Sandy served institutions in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Ohio Valas senior associate athletics director for external operations at the ley Conference. Men’s cross country, men’s tennis, and women’s University of Richmond for five years. golf received perfect scores of 1,000 on the APR for the 2007-08 While at Richmond, Sandy secured commitments of more than academic year. nine million dollars toward a $20 million Spider athletics campaign, and increased giving by 94 percent, while serving as an administrator for the men’s and women’s basketball programs. From 1997 to 2000, Sandy served as associate athletics director at Miami (Ohio) University, where he was responsible for marketing and major gifts. He began his career as a high school mathematics and history teacher, in addition to coaching basketball and baseball, and went on to serve as an assistant basketball coach at the University of Evansville, Wake Forest University and Virginia Military Institute. Upon being hired, Sandy vowed that his priority would always be to enhance the student-athlete experience, adding that increasing financial resources through fund-raising, ticket sales and corporate partnerships would also be a focal point of the eﬀort. Sandy was an all-conference baseball player and captain of the basketball team at Concord College in West Virginia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974. He went on to earn a master’s of education degree from Lynchburg College. The women’s tennis team earned its first-ever trip to the NCAA championships He and his wife, Kitty, have two children, Kraig and Madison.

after going undefeated against OVC opponents in the spring of 2009.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

athletics administration tion and implementation of the Athletics Hall of Fame, and raised membership in the Colonel Club. Gray has planned and executed a comprehensive membership drive for the department’s fundraising arm, aimed at reengaging former student-athletes and friends of the program. A 1998 graduate of the University of Richmond, Gray came to EKU after serving as the Director of Athletic Public Relations for four years at his alma mater. In this capacity, Gray managed all PR activities for the 19-sport department as well as coordinating the print advertising campaigns. In addition to his duties as the primary contact for the men’s basketball and football teams, Gray served on the University Communications and Spider Club Auction committees. Gray coordinated several public relations plans at Richmond, including the Spider Caravan, a community outreach program that encompassed student-athletes, coaches and administrators giving back to the community that so proudly supported them. Hired at Richmond by current Eastern Athletics Director Mark Sandy, Gray previously served as the Director of Athletic Media Relations at East Tennessee State University. During his tenure in Johnson City, Tenn., Gray oversaw the creation and implementation of a new athletics web site and served as the primary contact for all 17 varsity programs over a two-year period. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Gray is married to the former Anne Christine Alessandra of Grasse, France. Anne, the 1997 Southern Conference Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year, graduated from East Tennessee State with the lowest scoring average in program history. The couple along with their two daughters, Emilie and Elisabeth, reside in Richmond.

Corey Bray Title: Assistant AD – Administration Year at EKU: Fifth year Alma Mater: Pacific Lutheran, 1995

Corey Bray is in his fifth year as Assistant Athletics Director for Administration at Eastern Kentucky after spending the previous six years working at the National Collegiate Athletic Association headquarters (NCAA) in Indianapolis, Ind. Among his many duties at EKU, Bray is responsible for overseeing the timely fulfillment of NCAA required reports, preparing, updating and monitoring athletics department policies and procedures, while acting as a department liaison to campus committees, the academic services department and the Ohio Valley Conference. Bray is also involved in the administration of the NCAA Student-Athlete Special Assistance Fund, Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund and the Academic Enhancement Fund. In addition, he coordinates the student-athlete experience survey, the bi-annual Title IX compliance review and serves as an administrator for designated men’s and women’s sports. Bray began working with the NCAA in 1998, spending one year as a research assistant before being promoted to research coordinator in 1999. Bray served the NCAA in that manner until 2002, when he was named Assistant Director of Research. His title changed again in 2003, as he was promoted to Associate Director of Research. Bray spent the final five months of his tenure with the NCAA national oﬃce (2004-05) working as a consultant in Greensboro, N.C. Prior to joining the NCAA, Bray spent a couple of years at North Eugene High School in Eugene, Ore., where he served as a volunteer assistant track and field coach (working with sprinters), an assistant varsity and junior varsity basketball coach, and a volunteer head freshman basketball coach in the summer, all while earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Bray graduated summa cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in coaching. The Eugene, Ore., native went on to earn a master’s degree in the social psychology of sports and exercise from the University of Oregon in 1998. A member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) since 2002, he resides in Richmond with his wife, Leslie, and son, Luke.

Dan McBride Title: Assistant AD – Operations Year at EKU: 11th year Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1989

Now in his 11th year at EKU, Dan McBride serves as the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations. McBride’s duties include overseeing all athletic facilities, all home game operations, supervising four team sports as well as Strength and Conditioning and Sports Medicine, and assisting with marketing and promotions. McBride previously served as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations and coordinated the Colonel Club. A native of Richmond, Ky., McBride is a graduate of Model High School and Eastern Kentucky University. He is also very active in campus and community aﬀairs, having served as a past President of the Richmond Kiwanis Club, former President-elect of the Richmond Area Arts Council and currently serving as ViceChair of The Richmond Parks and Recreation Board. McBride also emcee’s several community events each year and has served as host for local cable television broadcasts. Prior to coming to EKU, McBride worked for Commonwealth Broadcasting as the General Manager of three local radio stations and also served as EKU’s Athletic Ticket Manager for five years. McBride spent four years in the broadcast booth announcing as part of the EKU Radio Network providing analysis and play-byplay for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. McBride also currently serves as the Ohio Valley Conference Representative for the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA).

Simon Gray Title: Associate AD – Advancement Year at EKU: Fifth year Alma Mater: Richmond, 1998

Simon Gray, in his fifth year at Eastern Kentucky, was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Advancement in 2006. In this capacity, Gray oversees the department’s external relations – the Colonel Club, media relations, marketing and promotions, and ticket operations – as well as broadcast and internet properties, and serves as sport administrator for men’s basketball. In his four years at EKU, Gray has helped orchestrate the new athletics marks and accompanying branding initiative, organiza48

2 0

F o

i d e

athletics administration Tracy Scott

What is an Extra Benefit? The NCAA defines an extra benefit as any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interest (booster) to provide a student-athlete, or a student-athlete’s relative or friend, a benefit that is not generally available to other Eastern Kentucky University students and their relatives and/or friends or, is not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Therefore, please be aware of the following: • A student-athlete cannot accept anything from a booster or an employee of EKU that would be considered an extra benefit not available to the general student body. Examples include the use of a car, clothing, gifts, money, tickets, entertainment, etc. • A student-athlete cannot accept free or reduced-cost room and board from any EKU employee or booster of EKU. A student-athlete cannot accept free or reduced merchandise or services from any merchant unless that free or reduced cost item is also available to the general public and/or student body. • A student-athlete cannot receive a special discount arrangement or credit on a purchase (e.g., airline ticket, clothing) or service (e.g., laundry, dry cleaning) from an employee of EKU or a booster. • A student-athlete cannot eat at a restaurant as the guest of an athletics booster or an employee of EKU. • On infrequent, special occasions (e.g., birthday), a student-athlete may accept an invitation to the home of an employee of EKU or booster for a meal. • A student-athlete cannot use a Department of Athletics’ copy machine/fax machine or make long distance phone calls using departmental equipment or the long distance access code of an employee of EKU or a booster. • A booster or employee of EKU cannot type reports, letters, papers, etc., for a student-athlete. • An EKU employee or booster cannot provide a student-athlete with a loan of money, a guarantee of bond, the use of an automobile or the signing of a note to arrange a loan. • A student-athlete may accept frequent flyer points and/or miles earned while traveling to and from intercollegiate practice and/or competition. ***For more information about permissible and impermissible booster activities, please call Tracy Scott in the EKU Compliance oﬃce (859622-8541) or send an e-mail message to tracy.scott@eku.edu.

Title: Assistant AD – Compliance/SWA Year at EKU: Sixth year Alma Mater: Eastern Michigan, 1988

Tracy Scott is in her sixth year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Senior Women’s Administrator at EKU. In her position at Eastern Kentucky, Scott is responsible for the coordination of a multitude of compliance related activities including, but not limited to, monitoring NCAA eligibility information, creating and issuing grant-in-aid contracts, facilitating required communication processes with the NCAA eligibility center, and serving as a liaison between the EKU athletic department and other University services by maintaining and providing student-athletes’ scholarship/eligibility information. She also provides interpretations of NCAA rules and regulations, conducts rules education sessions and chairs the compliance work group. Scott currently serves as a member of the NCAA Amateurism Cabinet, an appointment within the NCAA governance structure. She also serves on the NCAA eligibility center advisory group. Prior to EKU, Scott was the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Eastern Michigan University. She was responsible for all aspects of compliance, including conducting rules education sessions for coaches and personnel. Scott has also served as the Director of Compliance for the MidAmerican Conference where she was responsible for coordinating and monitoring NCAA special assistance and coaches certification programs. While working at the MAC, Scott performed conference compliance reviews, facilitated preseason practice dates for various sports and presented educational presentations regarding conference work. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Eastern Michigan, Scott went on to earn a master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State. The Niles, Mich., native currently serves on four committees at Eastern Kentucky – the Student Loans, Scholarship and Financial Aid Task Force Committee, the University Diversity Committee, the Multicultural Advisory Committee and the Equal Opportunity Committee. Scott is also an active member of the National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

athletic support services Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center The Chad Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center serves all student-athletes as a comprehensive academic resource center. The Bratzke Center and staff, located in Alumni Coliseum, is designed to aid EKU’s student-athletes in all facets of their academic pursuits. Our goal is for student-athletes at EKU to have a great athletic and academic experience, and graduate Dr. Randy Kennedy with Colonel pride. Director of Bratzke Student-athletes at EKU continue to excel acaCenter demically, with almost 50 percent of all studentathletes earning a 3.0 GPA. In the 2008-09 school year, 136 studentathletes were recognized at the Academic Awards breakfast for their accomplishments in the classroom, including the Bratzke Award of Excellence, Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List and the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. EKU also continues to lead the OVC and all state programs in football APR (Academic Progress Report) scores which is determined by retention and eligibility. Named after Chad Bratzke, the former EKU All-American and Indianapolis Colts’ defensive lineman whose generous donation helped make the center possible, the Bratzke Center meets the needs of current EKU student-athletes. The 3,000-square foot Bratzke Center includes a tutoring center, a 27-station computer lab, an academic advising office suite, a teaching classroom and quiet study area. Student-athletes at EKU come in and utilize the center for studying, requesting and meeting with tutors, checking their e-mail or stop by for advising. The professional staff is trained to work with student-athletes in advising, class scheduling, monitoring academic progress and assisting student-athletes with academic success strategies. The Bratzke Center employs tutors trained to assist studentathletes in many different subjects. These tutors are a free service to EKU student-athletes and can be requested at any point throughout the semester. Tutors are trained to work with students and assist them in study skills, individual course instruction and encourage academic success. In addition, EKU has several tutoring labs on campus that are available to all students as well. In addition to the computer lab, EKU student-athletes also have access to a scanner and duplex printer in the lab, as well as laptop computers which are available to check out for team travel. These electronic resources assist EKU studentathletes to be successful while their team is in season. As a part of the departmental computer lab agreement, studentathletes are also able to access licensed software products such as SPSS, SAS, Adobe Photoshop and other useful programs. Many student-athletes participate in the Work Former Colonel standout Zach Denton Intensely Now (WIN) mentorwas one of eight football players to earn ing program, designed to help their bachelor’s degree in the spring of students find academic success 2009.

EKU annually finishes among the leaders in the Ohio Valley Conference’s Commissioner’s Cup standings and the Colonels have won the prestigious OVC Academic Achievement Banner eight times (1988-92, 1994-95, 1997-98, 1999-00, 2001-02).

early in their academic career. These students meet once a week with a trained mentor and discuss time management skills, organizational skills, as well as track upcoming assignments through weekly WIN reports. This information is helpful to the studentathletes but is also shared with the coaching staff to keep them updated on the students progress. Student-athletes with disabilities or barriers to learning may be in the WIN program but the Bratzke staff also assists with their registration with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to make sure students are provided with proper documentation. Academic monitoring entails ensuring that student-athletes are making progress towards a degree as specified by the NCAA and OVC, and successfully monitoring class participation through communication and early alert programs. Faculty report grades twice a semester to the Bratzke staff to help avoid potential problems and pitfalls. In addition, EKU faculty post midterm grades so that students at EKU can track their course progress. The Bratzke Center also communicates regularly with studentathletes through the EKU Bratzke Center web site, as well as e-mail messaging about important information. The Bratzke Center is headed by Dr. Randy Kennedy, Director of Athletic Academic Advising. He is assisted by Jennifer Parsons and Jenna Sample.

2008 Football Colonel Scholars Aaron Adams Ryan Aldrin Emory Attig Andre Barbour Gerry Cooper Evan Cromer Chris Cunningham Robert Dees Patrick Ford Brooklyn Fox

Jaren Gooden Derek Hardman Michael Howard Taylor Long Josh Miller Jason Nicholson Rashaud Mungro Logan O’Connor David Ogunlari Garnett Phelps

Sam Reid Jake Tamaska Josh Turner Kody Tuupo Ryan Viana Nick Vicini Tejon Washington Brad Willoughby Wesley Woods Zachary Young

---To qualify for the Colonel Scholar list, a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.0 GPA for either the 2008 spring or fall semester with at least 12 credit hours. 50

2 0

F o

i d e

athletic support services Sports Medicine Eastern Kentucky’s studentathletes benefit from one of the finest athletic training facilities anywhere in the country. The training room is located in the Moberly Building adjacent to the athletic weight room and is open for use by any EKU student-athlete. David T. Green Tim Pike The large space is occupied Director of Football Athletic Sports Medicine Trainer by the most modern training and rehabilitation equipment available. The training room features several tables used during treatment and rehabilitation, taping tables, a wet room that features whirlpools and a four-foot-deep rehab pool that includes a submerged treadmill for aquatic rehab exercises. The area also features all of the latest modalities, helping get injured athletes back into the game as quickly as possible. The athletic training room also houses an examination room used by team doctors. The physicians are regularly on site and perform evaluations, while assisting the training staff in ensuring the health of every student-athlete. Director of Sports Medicine David T. Green supervises all of EKU’s efforts, and is joined by full-time assistants David Brajuha, Tiffany Napier and Tim Pike, as well as a host of graduate assistants and students who are involved in the University’s athletic training program. Pike, the head football athletic trainer, is in his third year at EKU after working three years at the University of Kentucky while also serving as the head athletic trainer for the Lexington Horsemen.

“Tim is totally committed to his job and is always available no matter what time of day,” EKU head coach Dean Hood said. “He really cares about the welfare of our student-athletes and is a great asset to this university.” For those sports that are primarily located in Alumni Coliseum, there is a satellite training room area that features a treatment and taping area as well as rehabilitation equipment.

The Colonel Club For more information about joining the Colonel Club and being an essential part of the esteemed tradition that is Eastern Kentucky University Athletics, please contact the EKU Colonel Club oﬃce by calling 859-622-2046 or e-mailing Treka Adams at treka.adams@eku.edu.

The Colonel Club operates within the same principles of Eastern Kentucky University – an institution entering its second century as a school of opportunity. The Department of Athletics’ development organization helps provide an elite experience for more than 300 of the University’s most dedicated students. The generous financial support provided by the Colonel Club facilitates the department’s overall mission of graduating studentathletes, developing individuals who display integrity at all times, winning Ohio Valley Conference championships and participating in postseason competition. Colonel Club members – loyal alumni, parents and friends – are proud that their tax-deductible contributions provide vital resources for all aspects of Colonel Athletics, including scholarships, travel expenses, equipment, academic support and many other areas. In addition to the pride of knowing that they have helped improve the student-athlete experience, Colonel Club members can receive benefits including, but not limited to: • Invitations to annual Colonel Club events, including the golf tournament, Fish Fry and much more • Priority seating at Roy Kidd Stadium and Paul McBrayer Arena • Priority for purchasing post-season tickets • Preferred parking for football and basketball events • Colonel Connection – a daily e-mail chronicling EKU Athletics • Membership card and window decal Methods of support include direct contributions, matching gifts, gifts of securities, gifts-in-kind and planned gifts. All gifts to the Colonel Club are recognized on a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year.

Anouk Faure (left) helped lead the Colonels to their first ever NCAA championships berth last spring while Joseph Maina helped EKU capture its third straight men’s cross country title in 2008. 51

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

staff directory Phone Directory Note: Area code and prefix for all numbers below is 859622-xxxx.

Treka Adams Colonel Club

David Brajuha Asssistant Athletic Trainer

Hugh Davis Oﬃcial Statistician

Dianna Hammond Oﬃce Associate – Bratzke Center

Kara Kovert Director of Athletic Marketing/Promos

Tiﬀany Napier Assistant Athletic Trainer

Athletics Administration: Mark Sandy . . . . . . . . . . 2120 Simon Gray . . . . . . . . . . 1496 Corey Bray . . . . . . . . . . . 2125 Dan McBride . . . . . . . . . 2358 Tracy Scott . . . . . . . . . . . 8541 David Parke . . . . . . . . . . 2121 Mike Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 2122 Academic Advising: Randy Kennedy. . . . . . . 6648

Karl Park Director of Athletic Hall of Fame

Jenna Sample Athletic Academic Advisor

Mike Park Ticket Manager

Dr. Judy Short Faculty Athletic Representative

David Parke Athletics Business Manager

Jennifer Parsons Athletic Academic Advisor

Denise Puckett Oﬃce Associate – Football

Chris Radcliﬀe University Photographer

Marketing/Promos: Kara Kovert . . . . . . . . . . 2039 Athletic Public Relations: Michael Clark. . . . . . . . . 6170 Kevin Britton . . . . . . . . . 2006 Steve Fohl . . . . . . . . . . . . 1253 Athletic Training: David T. Green . . . . . . . 2140 David Brajuha . . . . . . . . 8174 Tiﬀany Napier . . . . . . . . 2609 Tim Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2147

Lynn Tyler Athletic Director Admin. Assistant

Baseball: Jason Stein . . . . . . . . . . . 2128 Basketball (Men’s): Jeﬀ Neubauer. . . . . . . . . 6501

EKU Head Coaches

Basketball (Women’s): Chrissy Roberts . . . . . . . 2895 Football: Dean Hood . . . . . . . . . . . 2146 Golf (Men’s): Pat Stephens . . . . . . . . . . 2207

Lindsay Basalyga Women’s Soccer

Lori Duncan Women’s Volleyball

Rick Erdmann Track/Cross Country

Jeﬀ Neubauer Men’s Basketball

Rob Oertel Tennis (M&W)

Golf (Women’s): Joni Stephens . . . . . . . . . 2207 Soccer (Women’s): Lindsay Basalyga . . . . . 1245 Softball: Jane Worthington . . . . . 1246 Tennis (Men’s/Women’s): Rob Oertel . . . . . . . . . . . 2133 Track & Cross Country: Rick Erdmann . . . . . . . . 2126

Chrissy Roberts Women’s Basketball

Jason Stein Baseball

Joni Stephens Women’s Golf

Pat Stephens Men’s Golf

Jane Worthington Softball

Volleyball (Women’s): Lori Duncan . . . . . . . . . . 2141

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

opponents Indiana Hoosiers

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Murray State Racers

Game #1 • Sept. 3 • 8 p.m.

Game #2 • Sept. 19 • 7 p.m.

Game #3 • Sept. 26 • 8 p.m.

Location: Bloomington, Ind. Founded: 1820 Enrollment: 40,354 Colors: Cream and Crimson Nickname: Hoosiers Conference: Big Ten Stadium (Capacity): Memorial Stadium (52,692) Turf: Field Turf President: Michael McRobbie Director of Athletics: Fred Glass Head Coach: Bill Lynch (Butler ’77) Record at School (year): 10-15 (3rd) Career Record (year): 91-82-3 (17th) Lynch vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-0 Hood vs. Indiana: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Dennis Springer (Asst. Head Coach/RBs/STs), Matt Canada (OC/QBs), Kyle Conner (TEs), Brian George(Co-DC/DTs), Bobby Johnson (OL), Joe Palcic (Co-DC/DBs), George Ricumstrict (DEs/STs), Mike Yeager (LBs)

Location: Cookeville, Tenn. Founded: 1915 Enrollment: 10,987 Colors: Purple and Gold Nickname: Golden Eagles Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): Tucker Stadium (16,500) Turf: 24/7 President: Dr. Robert “Bob” Bell Director of Athletics: Mark Wilson Head Coach: Watson Brown (Vanderbilt ’73) Record at School (year): 7-16 (3rd) Career Record (year): 101-167 (25th) Brown vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-4 Hood vs. Tennessee Tech: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Billy Taylor (Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coord./ILBs ), Will Holthouser (DBs/ STs), Steven Brown (QBs), Thomas Cox (OL), Matthew Schmitz (RBs), Justin Shannon (OLBs), Sam Williamson (DL)

Location: Murray, Ky. Founded: 1922 Enrollment: 10,100 Colors: Navy and Gold Nickname: Racers Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): Roy Stewart (16,800) Turf: Field Turf President: Dr. Randy J. Dunn Director of Athletics: Allen Ward Head Coach: Matt Griffin (New Hampshire ’92) Record at School (year): 8-26 (4th) Career Record (year): 18-50 (7th) Griffin vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-6 Hood vs. Murray State: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Mark Lister (Def. Coord./ LBs), Dave Wheeler (Off. Coord./OL), Bryan Cross (STs/CBs), Wayne Dabbs (RBs), Aaron Hutsell (WRs), Johnny Jernigan (DL), Bill Lawrence (STs), Tony Lester (TEs), Brad White (DBs)

Oﬀense: Multiple Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Lost: 24 Lettermen Returning: 48 Starters Lost: 9 Starters Returning: 16 2008 Overall Record: 3-9 2008 Big Ten Record: 1-7 (11th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: First meeting In Bloomington: First meeting Last Meeting: First meeting

Oﬀense: Multipe Defense: Multiple 3-4 Lettermen Lost: 18 Lettermen Returning: 47 Starters Lost: 6 Starters Returning: 19 2008 Overall Record: 3-9 2008 OVC Record: 1-7 (9th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 48-17 In Richmond: Eastern Kentucky leads, 26-8 Last Meeting: EKU, 33-12, Oct. 4, 2008

Oﬀense: Multiple Defense: 4-2-5 Lettermen Lost: 7 Lettermen Returning: 38 Starters Lost: 4 Starters Returning: 18 2008 Overall Record: 5-7 2008 OVC Record: 4-4 (5th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 39-25-4 In Murray: Eastern Kentucky leads, 18-14-2 Last Meeting: EKU, 34-7, Nov. 15, 2008

2009 Schedule 9/ 3 Eastern Kentucky 12 Western Michigan 19 at Akron 26 at Michigan* 10/ 3 Ohio State* 10 at Virginia 17 Illinois* 24 at Northwestern* 31 at Iowa* 11/ 7 Wisconsin* 14 at Penn State* 21 Purdue* 2008 Results 8/ 30 Western Kentucky 9/ 6 Murray State 20 Ball State 27 Michigan State* 10/ 4 at Minnesota* 11 Iowa* 18 at Illinois* 25 Northwestern* 11/ 1 Central Michigan 8 Wisconsin* 15 at Penn State* 22 at Purdue*

8:00 12:00 3:30 12:00 7:00 TBA 7:00 12:00 TBA TBA TBA TBA

314520297913213420710-

13 W 3 W 42 L 42 L 16 L 45 L 55 L 19 W 37 L 55 L 34 L 62 L

Football SID: Jeﬀ Keag E-mail: jkeag@indiana.edu Oﬃce: 812-855-6209 Cell: 812-219-2925 Fax: 812-855-9401 Press Box: 812-855-2754 Web Site: www.IUHoosiers.com

2009 Schedule 9/ 5 Open 10 Pikeville College 19 at Eastern Kentucky* 26 at Kansas State 10/ 3 Austin Peay* 10 at UT Martin* 17 at Eastern Illinois* 24 Southeast Missouri* 31 Tennessee State* 11/ 7 at Georgia 14 at Jacksonville State* 21 Murray State* 2008 Results 8/ 28 Gardner-Webb 9/ 6 at Louisville 11 at Southeast Missouri* 20 at Western Michigan 25 Central Methodist 10/ 4 Eastern Kentucky* 11 at Murray State* 16 UT Martin* 25 at Austin Peay* 11/ 1 at Tennessee State* 8 Jacksonville State* 22 Eastern Illinois*

8:00 7:00 2:10 8:00 3:00 2:30 2:30 2:30 1:00 1:00 2:30

2810297471221728141720-

12 W 51 L 27 W 41 L 19 W 33 L 51 L 35 L 31 L 41 L 41 L 38 L

Football SID: Rob Schabert E-mail: rschabert@tntech.edu Oﬃce: 931-372-3088 Cell: 931-267-1065 Fax: 931-372-6139 Press Box: 931-372-6030 Web Site: www.TTUSports.com

2009 Schedule 9/ 3 Kentucky Wesleyan 12 at N.C. State 19 at Missouri State 26 Eastern Kentucky* 10/ 3 Open 10 Jacksonville State* 17 at Tennessee State* 24 at UT Martin* 31 Eastern Illinois* 11/ 7 Austin Peay* 14 at Southeast Missouri* 21 at Tennessee Tech* 2008 Results 8/ 28 Lambuth 9/ 6 at Indiana 13 Illinois State 20 at Western Kentucky 27 UT Martin* 10/ 4 at Austin Peay* 11 Tennessee Tech* 18 at Jacksonville State* 11/ 1 at Eastern Illinois* 8 Southeast Missouri* 15 at Eastern Kentucky* 22 Tennessee State*

8:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 4:00 7:00 7:00 2:00 2:00 2:00 2:30

41323938325121617724-

17 45 42 50 63 12 21 31 34 10 34 17

W L L L L W W L L W L W

Football SID: John Brush E-mail: john.brush@murraystate.edu Oﬃce: 270-809-7044 Cell: 270-293-0590 Fax: 270-809-6814 Press Box: 270-809-6811 Web Site: www.GoRacers.com

2 0

F o

i d e

opponents Eastern Illinois Panthers

Tennessee State Tigers

Game #4 • Oct. 3 • 2:30 p.m.

UT Martin Skyhawks

Game #5 • Oct. 10 • 6 p.m.

Game #6 • Oct. 17 • 3 p.m.

Location: Charleston, Ill. Founded: 1895 Enrollment: 12,040 Colors: Blue, Gray and White Nickname: Panthers Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): O’Brien Field (10,000) Turf: Pro-Grass President: Dr. William L. Perry Director of Athletics: Barbara Burke Head Coach: Bob Spoo (Purdue ’60) Record at School (year): 132-109-1 (22nd) Career Record (year): 132-109-1 (22nd) Spoo vs. Eastern Kentucky: 6-6 Hood vs. Eastern Illinois: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Jeff Hoover (OL), Mike Lynch (WRs), Roy Wittke (Off. Coord./QBs), Roc Bellantoni (Def. Coord./LBs), Forrest Jackson (DL), Bobby Babich (DBs), Matthew Smiley (STs), Jason Fisher (Off. Asst.), Chad Cleveland (Def. Asst.)

Location: Nashville, Tenn. Founded: 1912 Enrollment: 9,011 Colors: Royal Blue and White Nickname: Tigers Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): LP Field (67,800) Turf: Natural Grass President: Dr. Melvin N. Johnson Director of Athletics: Teresa L. Phillips Head Coach: James Webster, Jr. (N. Carolina ’72) Record at School (year): 21-24 (5th) Career Record (year): 21-24 (5th) Webster vs. Eastern Kentucky: 1-3 Hood vs. Tennessee State: 0-1 Assistant Coaches: Fred Kais (Oﬀ. Coord./WRs), Roderick Reed (Def. Coord./LBs), Shannon Harris (QBs), Cedric Williams (OL), Charles Huﬀ, Jr. (TEs/STs), Osita Alaribe (DL), Anthony Blevins (CBs), Orlando Mitjans (DBs)

Location: Marin, Tenn. Founded: 1900 Enrollment: 7,500 Colors: Navy Blue and Orange Nickname: Skyhawks Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): Hardy M. Graham (7,500) Turf: Field Turf President: Dr. Thomas Rakes Director of Athletics: Phil Dane Head Coach: Jason Simpson (Southern Miss ’95) Record at School (year): 21-14 (4th) Career Record (year): 21-14 (4th) Simpson vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-2 Hood vs. UT Martin: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Adam Beauchamp (RBs), Chris Boone (Asst. Head Coach/ Def. Coord.), Jimmy Lindsey (DL), Will Harriger (LBs), Gerad Parker (WRs), Geep Wade (Oﬀ. Coord./OL)

Oﬀense: Multiple Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Lost: 21 Lettermen Returning: 42 Starters Lost: 9 Starters Returning: 13 2008 Overall Record: 5-7 2008 OVC Record: 3-5 (6th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 9-7 In Charleston: Eastern Kentucky leads, 5-4 Last Meeting: EKU, 20-7, Oct. 25, 2008

Oﬀense: Spread Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Lost: 23 Lettermen Returning: 42 Starters Lost: 12 Starters Returning: 13 2008 Overall Record: 8-4 2008 OVC Record: 5-3 (4th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 19-3 In Richmond: Eastern Kentucky leads, 11-1 Last Meeting: TSU, 34-20, Sept. 20, 2008

Oﬀense: Pro Set Defense: 4-4 Lettermen Lost: 22 Lettermen Returning: 34 Starters Lost: 15 Starters Returning: 11 2008 Overall Record: 8-4 2008 OVC Record: 6-2 (t-2nd) 2008 Final National Ranking: 25th Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 19-0 In Richmond: Eastern Kentucky leads, 9-0 Last Meeting: EKU, 33-31, Nov. 22, 2008

2009 Schedule 9/ 3 Illinois State 12 at Indiana State 19 at Southeast Missouri* 26 at Austin Peay* 10/ 3 Eastern Kentucky* 10 at Penn State 17 Tennessee Tech* 24 at Jacksonville State* 31 at Murray State* 11/ 7 Open 14 UT Martin* 19 Tennessee State* 2008 Results 8/ 28 at Central Michigan 9/ 6 at Illinois 13 Indiana State 20 at Illinois State 27 Jacksonville State* 10/ 9 at UT Martin* 18 Southeast Missouri* 25 at Eastern Kentucky* 11/ 1 Murray State* 8 at Tennessee State* 15 Austin Peay* 22 at Tennessee Tech*

8:00 12:00 7:00 7:00 2:30 TBA 2:30 2:00 2:00 2:30 6:30

12213825102624734241338-

31 47 3 21 23 29 21 20 6 45 15 20

L L W W L L W L W L L W

Football SID: Rich Moser E-mail: rlmoser@eiu.edu Oﬃce: 217-581-7480 Cell: 217-508-8317 Fax: 217-581-6434 Press Box: 217-581-7770 Web Site: www.EIUpanthers.com

2009 Schedule 9/ 5 Alabama A&M 12 vs. Jackson State 19 at Southern 26 vs. Florida A&M 10/ 3 Southeast Missouri* 10 at Eastern Kentucky* 17 Murray State* 24 Open 31 at Tennessee Tech* 11/ 7 UT Martin* 14 at Austin Peay* 19 at Eastern Illinois*

7:00 7:00 7:00 4:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 2:30 7:00 5:30 6:30

2009 Schedule 9/ 3 Iowa Wesleyan 12 at Missouri State 19 at Memphis 26 Southeast Missouri* 10/ 3 at Jacksonville State* 10 Tennessee Tech* 17 at Eastern Kentucky* 24 Murray State* 31 Open 11/ 7 at Tennessee State* 14 at Eastern Illinois* 21 Austin Peay*

7:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 2:00 3:00 3:00 7:00 6:00 2:30 2:00

2008 Results 8/ 30 at Alabama A&M 34- 13 W 9/ 6 Southern 34- 32 W 13 vs. Jackson State 41- 18 W 20 Eastern Kentucky* 34- 20 W 27 vs. Florida A&M 21- 28 L 10/ 4 at UT Martin* ₍ot₎ 30- 27 W 18 Austin Peay* 37- 34 W 25 at Southeast Missouri* ₍ot₎ 20- 27 L 11/ 1 Tennessee Tech* 41- 14 W 8 Eastern Illinois* 45- 24 W 15 at Jacksonville State* 21- 26 L 22 at Murray State* 17- 24 L

2008 Results 8/ 30 at South Florida 7- 56 L 9/ 6 Baker 56- 0 W 11 Concordia 87- 21 W 20 at Austin Peay* 31- 17 W 27 at Murray State* 63- 38 W 10/ 4 Tennessee State* ₍ot₎ 27- 30 L 9 Eastern Illinois* 29- 26 W 16 at Tennessee Tech* 35- 7 W 23 Jacksonville State* 31- 30 W 11/ 8 at Auburn 20- 37 L 15 at Southeast Missouri* 31- 21 W 22 Eastern Kentucky* 31- 33 L

Football SID: Wallace Dooley, Jr. E-mail: wdooley@tnstate.edu Oﬃce: 615-963-5674 Cell: 615-566-5026 Fax: 615-866-0086 Press Box: 615-565-4450 Web Site: www.TSUTigers.com

Football SID: Joe Lofaro E-mail: jlofaro@utm.edu Oﬃce: 731-881-7632 Cell: 731-514-2905 Fax: 731-881-7624 Press Box: 731-881-7694 Web Site: www.UTMSports.com

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

opponents Austin Peay Governors

Southeast Missouri Redhawks

Game #7 • Oct. 24 • 7 p.m.

Game #8 • Oct. 31 • 1 p.m.

Kentucky Wildcats Game #9 • Nov. 7 • TBA

Location: Clarksville, Tenn. Founded: 1927 Enrollment: 9,401 Colors: Red and White Nickname: Governors Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): Governors Stadium (10,000) Turf: Polytan Mega Grass President: Timothy Hall Director of Athletics: Dave Loos Head Coach: Rick Christophel (Austin Peay ’75) Record at School (year): 9-13 (3rd) Career Record (year): 9-13 (3rd) Christophel vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-2 Hood vs. Austin Peay: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Steve Haywood (Asst. Head Coach/OL), Granville Eastman (Def. Coord./ LBs), Ryan Taylor (DL), Dainon Sidney (DBs), Marcus Gildersleeve (WRs/STs), Josh Roberts (RBs)

Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Founded: 1873 Enrollment: 10,814 Colors: Red and Black Nickname: Redhawks Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): Houck Stadium (10,000) Turf: Field Turf President: Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins Director of Athletics: John Shafer Head Coach: Tony Samuel (Nebraska ’81) Record at School (year): 11-23 (4th) Career Record (year): 45-80 (12th) Samuel vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-2 Hood vs. Southeast Missouri: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Vincent White (Asst. Head Coach/Oﬀ. Coord.), Tim McGuire (Def. Coord./ DBs), Chris Norris (RBs/STs), Brian Boerboom (OL), Lorenzo Brinkley (WRs), Troy Dumas (LBs), Kenny Wilhite (CBs), Justin Kramer (TEs/OTs)

Location: Lexington, Ky. Founded: 1865 Enrollment: 27,000 Colors: Blue and White Nickname: Wildcats Conference: Southeastern Stadium (Capacity): Commonwealth (67,942) Turf: Bermuda Grass President: Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr. Director of Athletics: Mitch Barnhart Head Coach: Rich Brooks (Oregon State ’63) Record at School (year): 32-41 (7th) Career Record (year): 123-150-4 (25th) Brooks vs. Eastern Kentucky: 1-0 Hood vs. Kentucky: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Larry Brinson (RBs), Steve Brown (DC), Jimmy Heggins (OL), Steve Ortmayer (Asst. HC/STs/TEs), Rick Petri (DL), Joker Phillips (Oﬀ. HC/WRs), Randy Sanders (OC/ QBs), Chuck Smith (LBs), Chris Thurmond (DBs)

Oﬀense: Pro Spread Defense: 4-2-5 Lettermen Lost: 13 Lettermen Returning: 54 Starters Lost: 7 Starters Returning: 18 2008 Overall Record: 2-9 2008 OVC Record: 2-6 (t-7th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 38-3 In Clarksville: Eastern Kentucky leads, 19-1 Last Meeting: EKU, 13-10 ₍ot₎, Sept. 27, 2008

Oﬀense: Multiple Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Lost: 21 Lettermen Returning: 38 Starters Lost: 8 Starters Returning: 16 2008 Overall Record: 4-8 2008 OVC Record: 2-6 (t-7th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 17-2 In Richmond: Eastern Kentucky leads, 8-2 Last Meeting: EKU, 29-16, Nov. 1, 2008

Oﬀense: Multiple Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Lost: 26 Lettermen Returning: 48 Starters Lost: 12 Starters Returning: 10 2008 Overall Record: 7-6 2008 SEC Record: 2-6 (6th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Kentucky leads, 2-0 In Lexington: Kentucky leads, 2-0 Last Meeting: Kentucky, 50-10, Sept. 1, 2007

2009 Schedule 9/ 5 Newberry 12 at Youngstown State 19 at Illinois State 26 Eastern Illinois* 10/ 3 at Tennessee Tech* 10 at Southeast Missouri* 17 Open 24 Eastern Kentucky* 31 Jacksonville State* 11/ 7 at Murray State* 14 Tennessee State* 21 at UT Martin* 2008 Results 8/ 28 at North Dakota State 9/ 6 at Georgia Southern 13 Gardner Webb 20 UT Martin* 27 at Eastern Kentucky* 10/ 4 Murray State* 18 at Tennessee State* 25 Tennessee Tech* 11/ 1 at Jacksonville State* 15 at Eastern Illinois* 22 Southeast Missouri*

7:00 4:00 7:30 7:00 8:00 2:00 7:00 5:00 2:00 5:00 1:00

6201517₍ot₎ 10123431221530-

41 L 34 L 31 L 31 L 13 L 32 L 37 L 28 W 35 L 13 W 33 L

Football SID: Brad Kirtley E-mail: kirtleyb@apsu.edu Oﬃce: 931-221-7561 Cell: 931-801-7875 Fax: 931-221-7562 Press Box: 931-221-7191 Web Site: www.APSUGovernors.com

2009 Schedule 9/ 3 Quincy University 12 at Cincinnati 19 Eastern Illinois* 26 at UT Martin* 10/ 3 at Tennessee State* 10 Austin Peay* 17 Open 24 at Tennessee Tech* 31 at Eastern Kentucky* 11/ 7 Jacksonville State* 14 Murray State* 21 Southern Illinois 2008 Results 8/ 28 Southwest Baptist 9/ 6 at Missouri 11 Tennessee Tech* 20 Missouri State 27 at Indiana State 10/ 4 at Jacksonville State* 18 at Eastern Illinois* 25 Tennessee State* 11/ 1 Eastern Kentucky* 8 at Murray State* 15 UT Martin* 22 at Austin Peay*

7:00 TBA 7:00 7:00 7:00 2:00 2:30 1:00 2:00 2:00 2:00

₍ot₎ 35- 28 W

32728241721₍ot₎ 2716102133-

52 L 29 L 45 L 21 W 38 L 24 L 20 W 29 L 17 L 31 L 30 W

Football SID: Jeﬀ Honza E-mail: jhonza@semo.edu Oﬃce: 573-651-2933 Cell: na Fax: 573-651-2810 Press Box: 573-651-2191 Web Site: www.GoSoutheast.com

2009 Schedule 9/ 5 vs. Miami (Ohio) 19 Louisville 26 Florida* 10/ 3 Alabama* 10 at South Carolina* 17 at Auburn* 24 Louisiana-Monroe 31 Mississippi State* 11/ 7 Eastern Kentucky 14 at Vanderbilt* 21 at Georgia* 28 Tennessee* 2008 Results 8/ 31 at Louisville 9/ 6 Norfolk State 13 Middle Tennessee 27 Western Kentucky 10/ 4 at Alabama* 11 South Carolina* 18 Arkansas* 25 at Florida* 11/ 1 at Mississippi State* 8 Georgia* 15 Vanderbilt* 29 at Tennessee* 1/ 2 vs. East Carolina

12:00 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

2738204114172151438241025-

2 3 14 3 17 24 20 63 13 42 31 28 19

W W W W L L W L W L L L W

Football SID: Tony Neely E-mail: tneely@email.uky.edu Oﬃce: 859-257-3838 Cell: 859-576-9943 Fax: 859-323-4310 Press Box: 859-323-2888 Web Site: www.ukathletics.com

2 0

F o

i d e

opponents Western Carolina Catamounts Game #10 • Nov. 14 • 1 p.m.

2009 Travel Plans

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Game #11 • Nov. 21 • 1 p.m.

Location: Cullowhee, N.C. Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 9,000 Colors: Purple and Gold Nickname: Catamounts Conference: Southern Stadium (Capacity): E.J. Whitmire (13,742) Turf: Desso Challenge Pro 2 President: Dr. John Bardo Director of Athletics: Chip Smith Head Coach: Dennis Wagner (Utah ’82) Record at School (year): 3-9 (2nd) Career Record (year): 47-46-1 (10th) Wagner vs. Eastern Kentucky: 0-0 Hood vs. Western Carolina: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Matt Pawlowski (Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coord/DBs), Keith Heckendorf (Oﬀ. Coord./QBs), Brad Sherrod (Associate Head Coach/LBs), Andy Follett (WRs), Justin Roberts (DL), Arketa Banks (RBs), Ty Davis (TEs)

Location: Jacksonville, Ala. Founded: 1883 Enrollment: 9,061 Colors: Red and White Nickname: Gamecocks Conference: Ohio Valley Stadium (Capacity): Paul Snow Memorial (15,000) Turf: Pro Grass Artificial President: Dr. William A. Meehan Director of Athletics: Oval Jaynes Head Coach: Jack Crow (UAB ’70) Record at School (year): 57-42 (9th) Career Record (year): 71-72 (11th) Crowe vs. Eastern Kentucky: 3-3 Hood vs. Jacksonville State: 1-0 Assistant Coaches: Matt Wannebo (Assoc. HC/ WRs), Adam Ross (TEs), Ronnie Letson (OC/ QBs), Jimmy Ogle (RBs), Greg Stewart (DC/ ILBs), Max Thurmond (OLBs), Scott Smouse (OL), Toby Norwood (DBs)

Oﬀense: West Coast Defense: 4-2-5 Lettermen Lost: 28 Lettermen Returning: 36 Starters Lost: 8 Starters Returning: 14 2008 Overall Record: 3-9 2008 Southern Record: 1-7 (8th) 2008 Final National Ranking: None Series Record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 3-1 In Richmond: Eastern Kentucky leads, 2-0 Last Meeting: EKU, 45-21, Sept. 8, 2007

Oﬀense: Multiple Defense: 5-2 Lettermen Lost: 22 Lettermen Returning: 46 Starters Lost: 6 Starters Returning: 16 2008 Overall Record: 8-3 2008 Southern Record: 6-2 (t-2nd) 2008 Final National Ranking: 22nd Series Record: Tied, 3-3 In Jacksonville: Eastern Kentucky leads, 2-1 Last Meeting: EKU, 28-35, Oct. 11, 2008

2009 Schedule 9/ 5 at Vanderbilt 12 Gardner-Webb 19 at Georgia Southern* 26 Furman* 10/ 3 at Samford* 10 Open 17 The Citadel* 24 Woﬀord* 31 at Chattanooga* 11/ 7 Elon* 14 at Eastern Kentucky 21 at Appalachian State* 2008 Results 8/ 28 Shorter College 9/ 6 at Florida State 13 Liberty 20 at Presbyterian 27 at The Citadel* 10/ 4 Samford* 11 at Furman* 18 at Woﬀord* 25 Georgia Southern* 11/ 1 Chattanooga* 8 at Elon* 22 Appalachian State*

TBA 6:00 7:00 6:00 3:00 4:00 TBA 2:00 1:00 1:00 TBA

35016231462114₍ot₎ 31271410-

0 W 69 L 19 L 21 W 34 L 21 L 28 L 42 L 38 L 7 W 33 L 35 L

Football SID: Daniel Hooker E-mail: dhooker@email.wcu.edu Oﬃce: 828-227-2339 Cell: 828-508-2494 Fax: 828-227-7688 Press Box: 828-227-2116 Web Site: www.CatamountSports.com

2009 Schedule 9/ 5 at Georgia Tech 12 at Florida State 19 at Alabama A&M 26 at Nicholls State 10/ 3 UT Martin* 10 at Murray State* 17 Open 24 Eastern Illinois* 31 at Austin Peay* 11/ 7 at Southeast Missouri* 14 Tennessee Tech* 21 Eastern Kentucky* 2008 Results 8/ 28 at Georgia Tech 9/ 6 Alabama A&M 20 at Chattanooga 27 at Eastern Illinois* 10/ 4 Southeast Missouri* 11 at Eastern Kentucky* 18 Murray State* 23 at UT Martin* 11/ 1 Austin Peay* 8 at Tennessee Tech* 15 Tennessee State*

1:00 6:00 7:00 4:00 2:00 4:00

• Game #3 – at Murray State (Sept. 26) Richmond to Murray, Ky.: 293 miles Team Headquarters: Kenlake State Park Address: 542 Kenlake Road Hardin, KY 42048 Phone number: 270-474-2211 • Game #4 – at Eastern Illinois (Oct. 3) Richmond to Charleston, Ill.: 333 miles Team Headquarters: Hilton Garden Inn Address: 1301 Avenue of Mid America Eﬃngham, IL 62401 Phone number: 217-540-7777 • Game #7 – at Austin Peay (Oct. 24) Richmond to Clarksville, Tenn.: 229 miles Team Headquarters: Paris Landing State Park Address: 400 Lodge Road Buchanan, TN 38222 Phone number: 800-250-8614 • Game #9 – at Kentucky (Nov. 7) Richmond to Lexington, Ky.: 29 miles Team Headquarters: None (day trip) • Game #11 – at Jacksonville State (Nov. 21) Richmond to Jacksonville, Ala.: 366 miles Team Headquarters: Courtyard by Marriott Address: 289 Colonial Drive Oxford, AL 36203 Phone number: 256-831-7995

2:00 7:00 2:00 1:00 1:00

1445312338353130354126-

41 18 3 10 17 38 21 31 22 17 21

L W W W W L W L W W W

Football SID: Greg Seitz E-mail: gseitz@jsu.edu Oﬃce: 256-782-5279 Cell: 256-453-3377 Fax: 256-782-5958 Press Box: 256-782-5585 Web Site: www.JSUGamecockSports.com

• Game #1 – at Indiana (Sept. 3) Richmond to Bloomington, Ind.: 202 miles Team Headquarters: Crowne Plaza Address: 1710 North Kinser Pike Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone number: 812-334-3252

K/P Logan O’Connor

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- time series records all Indiana 0-0 (H: 0-0, A: 0-0) First meeting

Tennessee Tech 48-17 (H: 26-8, A: 22-9) 1937 W 7- 0 1942 W 13- 0 1945 W 14- 12 W 32- 0 1946 W 13- 0 L 7- 20 1950 W 47- 7 1951 W 15- 14 1952 L 14- 28 1953 L 0- 7 1954 W 14- 7 1955 L 7- 13 1956 W 25- 13 1957 L 14- 34 1958 L 19- 20 1959 L 10- 14 1960 L 0- 20 1961 L 8- 14 1962 W 21- 0 1963 L 19- 21 1964 L 7- 27 1965 W 28- 14 1966 L 3- 7 1967 W 24- 0 1968 W 38- 14 1969 W 17- 7 1970 W 20- 13 1971 W 14- 7 1972 L 0- 14 1973 W 30- 14 1974 W 29- 14 1975 L 3- 14 1976 W 28- 14 1977 W 28- 21 1978 W 20- 16 1979 W 35- 0 1980 W 48- 7 1981 W 63- 10 1982 W 34- 17 1983 W 24- 7 1984 W 21- 14 1985 W 35- 17 1986 W 42- 14 1987 W 44- 8 1988 W 14- 7 1989 W 21- 20 1990 W 29- 20 1991 W 19- 13 1992 W 35- 0 1993 W 10- 7 1994 W 23- 3 1995 W 21- 3 1996 W 28- 7 1997 W 26- 7 29- 31 1998 L3 1999 W2 23- 20 2000 L 3- 9 2001 W 34- 10 2002 W 19- 0 2003 W 27- 14 2004 W 19- 18 2005 W 52- 3 2006 L 14- 27 2007 W 38- 24 2008 W 33- 12

Richmond Cookeville Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Richmond Cookeville Cookeville Richmond Richmond Cookeville Cookeville Richmond Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville Richmond Cookeville

Murray State 39-25-4 (H: 20-11-2, A: 18-14-2) 1929 L 0- 46 Murray 1930 L 0- 52 Richmond 1941 W 6- 0 Richmond

1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 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

T T W L W W L L L W W W L W W W L W L L T T W W W W W L L L W L W L W L W W W L W L L W W1 W W W W1 W W L L W L L L W W W L1 W W W W

6726136200001925217261471914140617272821341773203071220247242421102720152931384242212149714292130222131381643514634-

6 7 13 21 0 0 19 9 10 14 6 6 14 19 6 0 21 13 17 20 6 17 6 7 20 13 7 17 7 21 16 26 10 24 21 24 14 20 20 24 14 27 17 21 24 36 0 17 18 13 13 17 17 8 28 45 24 13 7 20 19 7 21 35 7

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Murray Richmond Murray Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond Murray Richmond

13 14 22 45 7 24 20 49 21 25

414922212820-

0 6 53 28 21 7

Charleston Richmond Charleston Richmond Charleston Richmond

Tennessee State 19-3 (H: 11-1, A: 7-2, N: 1-0) 1982 W 13- 7 Richmond 1988 W 10- 0 Richmond 1989 W 21- 9 Nashville 1990 W 55- 17 Richmond 1991 W 27- 20 Nashville 1992 W 49- 28 Richmond 1993 W 52- 13 Louisville 1994 W 28- 13 Richmond 1995 W 56- 20 Nashville 1996 W 30- 10 Richmond 1997 W 49- 7 Nashville 1998 L 21- 31 Richmond 1999 L 28- 33 Nashville 2000 W 28- 0 Richmond 2001 W 13- 10 Richmond 2002 W 45- 20 Nashville 2003 W 43- 38 Nashville 2004 W 29- 14 Richmond 2005 W 49- 0 Nashville 2006 W 20- 3 Richmond 2007 W 49- 7 Richmond 2008 L 20- 34 Nashville

UT Martin 19-0 (H: 9-0, A: 10-0) 1973 W 16- 14 1974 W 24- 9 1991 W 56- 21 1992 W 35- 9 1993 W 30- 0 1994 W 34- 14 1995 W 38- 15 1996 W 45- 7 1997 W 49- 0 1998 W 47- 29 1999 W 54- 7 2000 W 27- 0 2001 W 42- 10 2002 W 58- 3 2003 W 41- 32 2004 W 41- 14 2005 W 31- 17 2006 W 31- 28 2008 W 33- 31

Richmond Martin Richmond Martin Richmond Martin Richmond Martin Richmond Martin Richmond Martin Martin Richmond Richmond Martin Richmond Martin Martin

Austin Peay 38-3 (H: 19-2, A: 19-1) 1959 W 21- 7 1960 W 27- 13 1961 W 21- 7 1962 W 14- 7 1963 W 14- 0 1964 L 0- 26 4 1965 L 0- 1 1966 W 33- 15 1967 W 37- 0 1968 W 21- 10 1969 W 29- 10 1970 W 38- 7 1971 W 14- 9 1972 W 21- 6 1973 W 24- 7 1974 W 22- 9 1975 W 49- 0 1976 W 27- 13 1977 L 17- 20 1978 W 14- 0

Eastern Illinois 9-7 (H: 4-3, A: 5-4) 1947 W 141948 W 251986 W 241996 L 211997 W 491998 W 281999 L 142000 L 62001 L 172002 L 24-

W W L L W W

Charleston Richmond Charleston Charleston Charleston Richmond Richmond Charleston Richmond Charleston

Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville Richmond Clarksville

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 2007 2008

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W1

352341273120202750564538214548272824562813-

10 10 14 18 14 3 10 17 7 10 20 14 0 14 7 14 0 10 3 14 10

Southeast Missouri 17-2 (H: 8-2, A: 9-0) 1990 W 451991 W 491992 W 201993 W 351994 W 341995 W 421996 W 451997 W 201998 W 191999 W 372000 W 482001 W 422002 L 212003 L 382004 W 382005 W 332006 W 272007 W 442008 W 29-

0 7 10 21 6 24 0 10 7 28 24 24 35 41 13 32 21 17 16

Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir. Richmond Cape Gir.

Kentucky 0-2 (H: 0-0, A: 0-2) 1998 L 7- 52 2007 L 10- 50

Lexington Lexington

Western Carolina 3-1 (H: 2-0, A: 1-1) 1988 W 321989 W 312006 L 172007 W 45-

14 13 20 21

Cullowhee Richmond Cullowhee Richmond

Jacksonville State 3-3 (H: 1-2, A: 2-1) 2003 L 142004 L 232005 W 312006 L 02007 W 312008 W 38-

49 30 14 28 20 35

Jacksonville Richmond Jacksonville Richmond Jacksonville Richmond

1 denotes single overtime ~ 2denotes double overtime ~ 3denotes triple overtime ~ 4denotes forfeit loss

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2008 season in review 20 Eastern Kentucky – 7 at Cincinnati – 40

Western Kentucky – 37 at #24 Eastern Kentucky – 13

Aug. 28, 2008 • Nippert Stadium (26,913)

Sept. 6, 2008 • Roy Kidd Stadium (18,500)

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Eastern Kentucky opened its 2008 season with a 40-7 loss at Big East Conference opponent Cincinnati Thursday evening. Senior Allan Holland was 12-of-17 for 141 yards and tossed a touchdown pass. Sophomore Cody Watts caught three passes, including the scoring toss, for 97 yards. Cincinnati scored touchdowns on its first three possessions and never looked back. The Bearcats took their first possession at their own 28-yard line and proceeded to march 72 yards in 12 plays to grab a 6-0 lead. Quarterback Dustin Grutza scampered out of the pocket and down the right sideline for a 10-yard gain to the two yard line. Three plays later Grutza, from the 15-yard line, connected with Mardy Gilyard on the right sideline. Gilyard spun and then dove from the four yard line for the touchdown. EKU’s Chris Harris blocked the extra point attempt. Cincinnati put together another extended drive on its second possession, this time covering 80 yards in 14 plays over 6:25. Grutza capped it with another touchdown pass, finding Dominick Goodman from 21 yards out. The Bearcats failed to convert the extra point again, and led 12-0. Cincinnati didn’t have nearly as much ground to cover on its third possession, beginning at the EKU 34-yard line. After three plays, Cincinnati had a 19-0 lead following John Goebel’s one-yard touchdown run. The Colonels finally responded with a 51-yard kickoﬀ return by Jeremy Caldwell. Back-to-back completions by Holland, the first for 17 yards to Watts, moved the Colonels to the Cincy 24-yard line. Walker’s 22-yard run to the seven was waived oﬀ due to a holding penalty and Eastern was ultimately forced to attempt a 40-yard field goal that fell short. Cincinnati tacked on two more touchdowns in the third quarter, including a 20-play drive that took 9:16 and covered 78 yards. Trailing 40-0 with 58 seconds left in the quarter, Holland found Watts all alone on the left side for a 61-yard scoring pass and Eastern’s first touchdown of the season. Watts caught a 19-yard toss on the first play of the two-play drive. Linebacker Antonio Fredrick led Eastern with 12 tackles. Caldwell finished with 10 stops. # 20 Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati

0 6

0 20

7 14

0 0

– –

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky trailed Western Kentucky by only three points at halftime, but the Hilltoppers (1-1) shutout the Colonels (0-2) 21-0 in the second half for a 37-13 win in the Battle of the Bluegrass on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium. WKU took the opening kick and drove 81 yards in 18 plays for an early 7-0 lead. Marell Booker found the end zone from four yards out to cap the drive. The Colonels answered by moving the ball deep into WKU territory. Cody Watts caught a nine-yard pass from Holland to move the ball to the 22-yard line, but a personal foul backed EKU up. Eastern settled for a career-long 46-yard field goal by Taylor Long that cut the deficit to 7-3 with 4:19 left in the first quarter. Western Kentucky used its ground game to manufacture a 13-play, 68-yard scoring drive on its next possession. The Hilltoppers covered 43 yards on the ground and kept it on the ground for the final nine plays of the drive. Hayden finished it oﬀ with a one-yard touchdown run. The Colonels refused to be the first team to punt. EKU answered Western’s ground game with an air show. After an incomplete pass and a rush for one yard, Holland completed three straight passes to cover the final 66 yards. He opened with a big third down completion for 37 yards to Stephon Fuqua. Sizemore hauled in back-to-back passes, the final for 16 yards and a touchdown. Long tacked on the point-after for a 13-10 score with 11:35 remaining in the second quarter. The two teams exchanged field goals to keep it at a three-point game, 16-13, at halftime. WKU mixed up the pass and run to generate a 10-play, 74-yard scoring drive late in the third quarter. David Wolke completed passes of 11, 12 and 17 yards. Hayden and Derrius Brooks picked up gains on the ground of 13 and 17 respectively. Brooks’ 17-yard touchdown run gave the Hilltoppers a 23-13 advantage. A fumble by the Colonels on the ensuing kickoﬀ gave the ball back to Western Kentucky at the EKU 20-yard line. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Wolke found Tristan Jones from two yards out to extend the Hilltopper lead to 30-13.

7 40

Western Kentucky at #24 Eastern Kentucky

CIN 6, EKU 0 – Mardy Gilyard 15-yard pass from Dustin Grutza, PAT blocked (6:53, 1st) CIN 12, EKU 0 – Dominick Goodman 21-yard pass from Grutza, PAT failed (12:48, 2nd) CIN 19, EKU 0 – John Goebel 1-yard run (8:57, 2nd) CIN 26, EKU 0 – Gilyard 47-yard pass from Grutza (1:49, 2nd) CIN 33, EKU 0 – Grutza 2-yard run (5:37, 3rd) CIN 40, EKU 0 – Goodman 15-yard pass from Tony Pike (1:38, 3rd) CIN 40, EKU 7 – Cody Watts 61-yard pass from Allan Holland (0:58, 3rd) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

EKU 8 48 147 13-18-1 8-43.4 1-1 3-25 2-12 0-1 3-20 25:55

7 3

9 10

7 0

14 0

– –

37 13

WKU 7, EKU 0 – Marell Booker 4-yard run (7:56, 1st) WKU 7, EKU 3 – Taylor Long 46-yard field goal (4:19, 1st) WKU 13, EKU 3 – Tyrell Hayden 1-yard run, PAT failed (13:53, 2nd) WKU 13, EKU 10 – Allan Holland 6-yard run (11:35, 2nd) WKU 16, EKU 10 – Tanner Siewert 48-yard field goal (8:09, 2nd) WKU 16, EKU 13 – Long 41-yard field goal (3:01, 2nd) WKU 23, EKU 13 – Derries Brooks 17-yard run (1:40, 3rd) WKU 30, EKU 13 – Tristan Jones 2-yard pass from David Wolke (14:55, 4th) WKU 37, WKU 13 – Bobby Rainey 2-yard run (0:48, 4th)

CIN 27 209 348 26-35-0 4-45.8 2-1 11-106 4-11 5-5 2-26 31:39

First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

Rushing – Passing –

(EKU) Walker 9-39-0; (CIN) Johnson 9-79-0 (EKU) Holland 12-17-141, 1 TD, 1 INT (CIN) Grutza 21-28-296, 3 TD, 0 INT Receiving – (EKU) Watts 3-97-1; (CIN) Goodman 10-144-2

Rushing – Passing –

WKU 27 248 134 14-25-0 4-35.8 0-0 7-75 12-19 5-5 2-10 36:29

EKU 14 20 228 24-40-0 5-36.2 3-1 6-67 2-12 1-1 0-0 23:31

(WKU) Hayden 26-98-1; (EKU) Holland 8-15-1 (WKU) Wolke 9-18-84, 1 TD, 0 INT (EKU) Holland 24-40-228, 0 TD, 0 INT Receiving – (WKU) Gaebler 5-45-0; (EKU) Sizemore 8-67-0 60

2 0

F o

i d e

2008 season in review Morehead State – 8 at Eastern Kentucky – 16

Eastern Kentucky – 20 at #25 Tennessee State – 34

Sept. 13, 2008 • Roy Kidd Stadium (8,200)

Sept. 20, 2008 • LP Field (8,276)

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky’s defense led the Colonels to their first win of the 2008 season, beating Morehead State Saturday, 16-8. The EKU (1-2) defense held the Eagles (1-2) scoreless for almost 55 minutes and forced three turnovers, including an interception in the closing minutes to secure the victory. Sophomore Yameen Thomas led the Colonel defensive charge with five tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. Eastern took the opening possession of the game and got on the board with a 22-yard Taylor Long field goal to cap a 17-play, 74-yard drive. During the drive, senior Allan Holland completed five passes to Shannon Davis for 55 yards. With the Colonels leading 3-0 early in the second quarter, Morehead State looked to be in a situation to tie or push ahead. On 1st-and-10 from the Eastern 32, Morehead’s Michael Kearns carried the ball to the 28 before Eastern’s Ryan Viana forced a fumble. Sophomore Jaren Gooden recovered for EKU to put a stop to the Eagle threat. Two possessions later, Long converted his second field goal attempt from 22 yards out to put the home team in front 6-0. On the opening possession of the second half, the Eastern Kentucky defense came up big again. On 3rd-and-7, Morehead State quarterback Evan Sawyer was sacked for a seven-yard loss and fumbled the ball. Thomas picked up the ball for the Colonels. Later in the third quarter, Walker broke loose for a 17-yard touchdown run. The point-after gave Eastern a 13-0 lead. Walker also had a 10-yard run on the 68-yard drive. Long added his third field goal, this time from 28 yards, in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter for a 16-0 EKU lead. A Morehead State touchdown and two-point conversion with 4:18 left in the game cut the deficit in half. Sawyer found Jerrod Pendleton in the corner of the end zone from 11 yards out for the touchdown. Sawyer then completed a pass to Feldman in the back of the end zone for the two-point conversion. The Eagles then recovered the on-side kick and drove into EKU territory. On 2nd-and-10 from the 40, senior Brandon Gathof intercepted a long pass down field to put a halt to Morehead’s comeback bid. After totaling only 90 yards of oﬀense in the first three quarters combined, Morehead picked up 112 yards in the fourth quarter. Morehead State at Eastern Kentucky

0 3

0 7

8 3

– –

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Host Tennessee State piled up 543 yards of offense and held off Eastern Kentucky in a shoot-out Saturday night, 3420. The #25 Tigers (4-0, 1-0 OVC) earned their first win over the Colonels (1-3, 0-1) since 1999. Tiger quarterback Antonio Heffner threw for 314 yards and three scores while in helping TSU reach the 30-point plateau for the fourth time in four games. Running back Javarris Williams finished with 117 yards on the ground, including a 48-yard touchdown run to open the scoring. For Eastern Kentucky, senior Allan Holland went 21-for-37 for 244 yards and two scores. The native of Hazard, Ky., now has 3,378 career passing yards and moved up to sixth on the Colonel all-time passing list. The Colonels trailed 20-13 at the half, but the defense came alive early in the third quarter by forcing turnovers on Tennessee State’s opening two possessions. However, the EKU offense could not capitalize and went three-and-out on each occasion. Tennessee State then broke through on its third possession with a six-play, 54-yard touchdown drive. Heffner capped the drive with a thirddown, 19-yard touchdown strike to Brandon Belvin. Eastern Kentucky answered right back to cut the deficit back to seven, 27-20. Redshirt freshman Jeremy Caldwell ignited the rally with a 40-yard kick-off return. Holland moved the Colonels into the red zone with an 18yard completion to senior tight end Stephen Sizemore. Junior C.J. Walker finally finished the drive with a one-yard touchdown catch. The Tigers rebuilt their 14-point cushion on their ensuing possession at the start of the fourth quarter. Tennessee State converted three third downs on the drive, including third-and-goal when Heffner threw his third touchdown pass, a three-yard strike to Ronald Evans. Eastern Kentucky never threatened the rest of the way. The Colonels were held to nine yards rushing for the game. Walker, who ran for a personal-high 138 yards last year against TSU, averaged 1.2 yards per rush Saturday night. Eastern Kentucky at #25 Tennessee State

First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

10 10

7 7

0 7

– –

20 34

TSU 7, EKU 0 – Javarris Williams 48-yard run (10:16, 1st) TSU 7, EKU 3 – Taylor Long 36-yard field goal (6:06, 1st) TSU 10, EKU 3 – Eric Benson 35-yard field goal (3:04, 1st) TSU 10, EKU 6 – Long 30-yard field goal (12:36, 2nd) TSU 17, EKU 6 – Brandon Belvin 62-yard pass from Antonio Heffner (5:31, 2nd) TSU 17, EKU 13 – Cody Watts 6-yard pass from Allan Holland (2:46, 2nd) TSU 20, EKU 13 – Benson 21-yard field goal (0:00, 2nd) TSU 27, EKU 13 – Belvin 19-yard pass from Heffner (4:55, 3rd) TSU 27, EKU 20 – C.J. Walker 1-yard pass from Holland (2:05, 3rd) TSU 34, EKU 20 – Ronald Evans 3-yard pass from Heffner (12:19, 4th)

8 16

EKU 3, MORE 0 – Taylor Long 22-yard field goal (7:04, 1st) EKU 6, MORE 0 – Long 22-yard field goal (6:39, 2nd) EKU 13, MORE 0 – C.J. Walker 17-yard run (6:06, 3rd) EKU 16, MORE 0 – Long 28-yard field goal (14:57, 4th) EKU 16, MORE 8 – Jerrod Pendleton 11-yard pass from Evan Sawyer, 2-pt. conversion good by Nick Feldman pass from Sawyer (4:18, 4th) MORE 12 86 116 15-30-1 7-41.3 5-2 8-53 5-15 1-1 5-19 28:01

3 10

EKU 18 112 191 15-27-0 6-39.8 1-1 5-24 6-15 4-4 3-26 31:59

First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss. Rushing – Passing –

EKU 15 9 244 21-37-0 7-39.6 1-1 3-20 3-12 4-4 1-0 27:30

TSU 22 229 314 20-28-2 3-32.0 1-1 11-105 8-15 4-5 3-27 32:30

(EKU) Walker 13-15-0; (TSU) Williams 17-117-1 (EKU) Holland 21-37-244, 2 TD, 0 INT (TSU) Heﬀner 20-28-312, 3 TD, 2 INT Receiving – (EKU) Fuqua 3-61-0; (TSU) Belvin 6-120-2

Rushing – Passing –

(MORE) Feldman 5-57; (EKU) Walker 17-58-1 (MORE) Sawyer 15-30-116, 1 TD, 1 INT (EKU) Holland 15-27-191, 0 TD, 0 INT Receiving – (MORE) Brendan McLaughlin 3-33-0; (EKU) Davis 5-55-0 61

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2008 season in review Austin Peay – 10 at Eastern Kentucky – 13

Eastern Kentucky – 33 at Tennessee Tech – 12

Sept. 27, 2008 • Roy Kidd Stadium (7,100)

Oct. 4, 2008 • Tucker Stadium (6,599)

RICHMOND, Ky. – Senior Taylor Long connected on a 27-yard field goal in overtime to lift Eastern Kentucky to a 13-10 win over Austin Peay Saturday afternoon at Roy Kidd Stadium. Austin Peay tied the game, 10-10, with one second left in regulation when kicker Isaac Ziolkowski hit a 43-yard field goal. In the overtime, the Govs (0-5, 0-2 OVC) received the ball first but had their drive stall at the Colonel 19-yard line. On 4th-and-4, Ziolkowski tried a 36-yard field goal and missed wide right, opening the door for the Colonels (2-3, 1-1). On EKU’s first play of the extra period from the 25-yard line, junior running back C.J. Walker took the ball 14 yards to the Gov 11-yard line. Three plays later, Long drilled his game-winning field goal. Eastern got scoring underway quickly in the opening quarter, scoring on its first play from scrimmage following a 62-yard kickoff return by redshirt freshman Jeremy Caldwell. Sophomore wide receiver Cody Watts took a lateral from Colonel quarterback Allan Holland and fired a 29-yard scoring strike to sophomore Shannon Davis to put EKU up 7-0, just 16 seconds into the game. Long added a 27-yard field goal with 3:52 left in the first quarter to put the Colonels ahead 10-0. Austin Peay kept the game close when it came up with a fumble recovery by defensive back Jason Vanatta who fell on a Walker fumble on the Govs’ one-yard line with just over three minutes left in the first half. Austin Peay got on the scoreboard to open the third quarter when quarterback T.C. Jennings found receiver Lanis Frederick wide open for a 37-yard scoring pass, cutting the EKU lead to 10-7. The Govs’ defense stiffened throughout the second half and only allowed 90 yards to the Colonels. EKU was paced on offense by Holland who hit 17-of-28 passes for 211 yards, but he was intercepted three times. Senior wide out Stephon Fuqua had six receptions for 104 yards, while Walker led Colonel rushers with 46 yards on the ground in 10 carries. Linebacker Ryan Viana led all players with 14 tackles. Austin Peay was led by Jennings who was 12-for-23 passing for 90 yards and one touchdown. Frederick had six catches for 97 yards and one score. Tailback Theo Townsend totaled 68 yards in 18 carries.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Eastern Kentucky defense forced three turnovers and the special teams added a blocked punt to spark the Colonels to a resounding 33-12 win over host Tennessee Tech Saturday night at Tucker Stadium. The Colonels (3-3, 2-1 OVC) earned their first road win of the year while handing TTU (3-3, 1-1) its first home loss. Six EKU defenders posted a tackle for loss while senior Zach Denton and sophomore Andrew Soucy recorded interceptions. Senior linebacker Tyjuan Jones tied for the team lead with seven tackles while adding a sack and a forced fumble. The Colonels finished with 17 points scored oﬀ three Tennessee Tech turnovers. Eastern Kentucky got on the scoreboard first thanks to a blocked punt midway through the first quarter. Senior wide out Stephon Fuqua blocked the punt, giving EKU the ball at the Tennessee Tech 27-yard line. The Colonels pushed ahead for one first down before settling for senior Taylor Long’s 38-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Eastern defense forced two turnovers inside the Tech red zone which resulted in 10 Colonel points. With seven minutes left in the half, Jones caused a fumble when he sacked TTU quarterback Lee Sweeney at the 20-yard line. Soucy fell on the ball, setting up Long’s third field goal of the game, a 37-yarder, and stretching the lead to 9-0. Four minutes later, Soucy was involved in another turnover deep in Golden Eagle territory. Junior Chris Hall hit Tech quarterback Josh Lowery at the goal line forcing an errant throw which Soucy grabbed at the fiveyard line. Two plays later, sophomore Aaron Bradley tallied a two-yard rushing touchdown to push the advantage to 16-0. Sophomore Cody Watts stepped in at quarterback for senior Allan Holland in the second half and directed three scoring drives. In Watts’ first drive under center, the Colonels went 61 yards in six plays to go ahead, 23-0. Bradley capped the drive with a 19-yard scoring run. Following a Tennessee Tech interception, Watts led Eastern Kentucky on another touchdown march to make the score, 30-0. A 39-yard pass play between Watts and sophomore Anthony Burnes ignited the drive.

Austin Peay at Eastern Kentucky

EKU 3, TTU 0 – Taylor Long 38-yard field goal (5:54, 1st) EKU 6, TTU 0 – Long 25-yard field goal (7:42, 2nd) EKU 9, TTU 0 – Long 37-yard field goal (6:30, 2nd) EKU 16, TTU 0 – Aaron Bradley 2-yard run (1:48, 2nd) EKU 23, TTU 0 – Bradley 19-yard run (6:16, 3rd) EKU 30, TTU 0 – Shannon Davis 1-yard pass from Cody Watts (0:20, 3rd) EKU 30, TTU 6 – Tim Benford 11-yard pass from Josh Lowery, PAT failed (11:22, 4th) EKU 33, TTU 6 – Long 24-yard field goal (8:42, 4th) EKU 33, TTU 12 – Benford 15-yard pass from Lowery, PAT failed (6:37, 4th)

0 10

0 0

7 0

3 0

0 3

– –

Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech

10 13

EKU 7, APSU 0 – Shannon Davis 29-yard pass from Cody Watts (14:44, 1st) EKU 10, APSU 0 – Taylor Long 27-yard field goal (3:52, 1st) EKU 10, APSU 7 – Lani Frederick 37-yard pass from T.C. Jennings (11:02, 3rd) EKU 10, APSU 10 – Isa Ziolkowski 27-yard field goal (0:01, 4th) EKU 13, APSU 10 – Long 27-yard field goal (OT) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

APSU 19 178 142 18-30-1 8-40.1 0-0 8-69 8-21 0-1 0-0 36:42

EKU 17 77 240 18-29-3 4-42.0 1-1 6-42 3-10 2-3 1-8 23:18

First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

Rushing – Passing –

(APSU) Townsend 18-68-0; (EKU) Walker 10-46-0 (APSU) Jennings 12-23-90, 1 TD, 0 INT (EKU) Holland 17-28-211, 0 TD, 3 INT Receiving – (APSU) Frederick 6-97-1; (EKU) Fuqua 6-104-0

Rushing – Passing –

3 0

13 0

EKU 21 214 126 13-27-0 5-41.0 0-0 4-27 1-14 5-5 3-23 33:16

14 0

3 12

– –

TTU 15 56 205 24-40-2 7-32.3 1-1 10-89 3-12 1-1 2-16 26:44

(EKU) Watts 7-62-0; (TTU) Wilkerson 7-27-0 (EKU) Holland 6-19-34, 0 TD, 0 INT (TTU) Lowery 16-23-151, 2 TD, 2 INT Receiving – (EKU) Sizemore 5-29-0; (TTU) Benford 8-57-2 62

33 12

2 0

F o

i d e

2008 season in review 18 Jacksonville State – 35 at Eastern Kentucky – 38

Eastern Illinois – 7 at Eastern Kentucky – 20

Oct. 11, 2008 • Roy Kidd Stadium (6,100)

Oct. 25, 2008 • Roy Kidd Stadium (8,800)

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky intercepted five passes and held oﬀ a late rally by #18 Jacksonville State in a 38-35 win Saturday night at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Colonels (4-3, 3-1 OVC) handed the Gamecocks (4-2, 2-1 OVC) their first conference loss of the season. Senior Brandon Gathof intercepted two passes for EKU which raised his career total to 11. In addition to picking oﬀ five passes, the EKU defense held Jacksonville State to 64 net rushing yards. The Gamecocks entered the game averaging 212 yards per game on the ground. With JSU driving for the tying, or go-ahead score with 2:12 left in the game, sophomore Jordan Dalrymple intercepted Ryan Perrilloux, an LSU transfer, at the EKU 31-yard line and returned it 20 yards into Gamecock territory. Junior Kelvin Turner’s ensuing 34-yard run allowed the Colonels to run out the clock. Eastern Kentucky had built a 31-14 lead in the third quarter following C.J. Walker’s 19-yard touchdown run. Gathof then intercepted his second pass of the game to end JSU’s next drive. The pick marked the fourth straight Gamecock possession that ended with an interception. Jacksonville State cut the deficit to 10 points late in the third quarter. Perrilloux completed a 13-yard pass on 4th-and-10 at the EKU 34-yard line. Perrilloux then covered the final 21 yards with a pair of runs. The Gamecocks closed the gap to three, 31-28, with 9:41 left in the game. After forcing EKU to punt from its own end zone, Maurice Dupree returned the kick 27 yards to the Eastern eight. On the first play, Brandon George found his way to the end zone along the right sideline. The Colonels answered the Jacksonville State momentum. On 3rdand-9 from the JSU 37, Shannon Davis laid out for an Allan Holland pass over the middle to the one-yard line. Holland pushed the ball across the line on the next play and an extra point made it 38-28 with 7:13 remaining in the game. Davis also had a 22-yard reception earlier in the drive. Jacksonville State kept the pressure on with a 10-play, 60-yard drive that ended in a Perrilloux four-yard rushing touchdown. # 18 Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky

7 7

7 17

7 7

14 7

– –

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky’s defense forced three turnovers and held Eastern Illinois to 81 yards rushing in a 20-7 Homecoming win Saturday afternoon at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Colonels have now won four straight to move to 4-1 in Ohio Valley Conference play and 5-3 overall. Four Eastern Kentucky running backs combined for 108 yards led by C.J. Walker’s 44. Senior Allan Holland completed 18-of-29 passes for 193 yards. Holland moved to third on EKU’s all-time career passing yards list with 4,058 yards. Sophomore wide out Shannon Davis caught six passes for a game-high 76 yards. Eastern Illinois (3-5, 1-3) missed on a pair of prime scoring opportunities in the first half as EKU built a 17-0 halftime lead. On the Panthers’ first possession of the game, the visitors drove to the EKU four-yard line. On 3rd-and-1, Bodie Reeder’s pass to the end zone was dropped. On the next play, Tyler Wilke missed a 22-yard field goal. The Colonels answered with a 17-play, 80-yard drive the chewed up 8:04 off the clock. Sophomore Aaron Bradley contributed 32 yards on the ground during the drive. Holland capped off the drive with a seven-yard touchdown run. After Eastern Illinois was forced to punt, Eastern Kentucky manufactured another scoring drive. An 18-yard pass from Holland to senior Stephon Fuqua took the ball to the EIU two-yard line. Bradley polished off the 11-play, 79-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown run. The Panthers appeared ready to answer when they drove inside Eastern Kentucky territory on their next possession. However, on 3rd-and-1 from the EKU 25, Desmin Ward fumbled and the Colonels recovered. Eastern Illinois finally got on the board in the third quarter. Travorus Bess and Chevon Walker picked up 18 and 13 yards on the ground, respectively, on back-to-back plays. Reeder connected with Alicus Nozinor from five yards out and the point-after cut the deficit to 17-7. That would be as close as EIU would get as Taylor Long tacked on a career-long 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to set the final score. Eastern Illinois entered the game as the least penalized team in the conference and the OVC leader in turnover margin. However, the Panthers were flagged for 53 yards, compared to 41 for the Colonels, and lost the turnover battle, 3-0.

35 38

JSU 7, EKU 0 – Maurice Dupree 59-yard pass from Ryan Perrilloux (11:04, 1st) JSU 7, EKU 7 – Aaron Bradley 4-yard run (8:50, 1st) EKU 14, JSU 7 – C.J. Walker 1-yard run (10:10, 2nd) EKU 14, JSU 14 – Calvin Middleton 1-yard run (7:19, 2nd) EKU 21, JSU 14 – Stephen Sizemore 11-yard pass from Allan Holland (5:17, 2nd) EKU 24, JSU 14 – Taylor Long 46-yard field goal (0:00, 2nd) EKU 31, JSU 14 – Walker 19-yard run (11:20, 3rd) EKU 31, JSU 21 – Perrilloux 9-yard run (3:07, 3rd) EKU 31, JSU 28 – Brandon George 8-yard run (9:41, 4th) EKU 38, JSU 28 – Holland 1-yard run (7:13, 4th) EKU 38, JSU 35 – Perrilloux 4-yard run (4:12, 4th) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

JSU 20 80 304 21-41-5 4-40.5 2-0 6-55 3-13 4-4 1-1 26:05

Eastern Illinois at Eastern Kentucky

0 7

0 10

7 0

0 3

– –

7 20

EKU 7, EIU 0 – Allan Holland 7-yard run (1:52, 1st) EKU 14, EIU 0 – Aaron Bradley 2-yard run (9:17, 2nd) EKU 17, EIU 0 – Taylor Long 42-yard field goal (0:32, 2nd) EKU 17, EIU 7 – Alicus Nozinor 5-yard pass from Bodie Reeder (7:11, 3rd) EKU 20, EIU 7 – Long 50-yard field goal (10:24, 4th) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

EKU 16 136 255 21-29-1 6-36.3 3-0 6-55 4-13 5-6 2-16 33:55

Rushing – Passing –

EIU 17 81 156 15-24-0 3-35.0 4-3 6-53 5-13 1-3 1-10 28:22

EKU 21 108 206 19-31-0 4-32.5 1-0 4-41 4-12 2-3 5-36 31:38

(EIU) Bess 15-87-0; (EKU) Walker 16-44-0 (EIU) Reeder 15-24-156, 1 TD, 0 INT (EKU) Holland 18-29-193, 0 TD, 0 INT Receiving – (EIU) Graves 3-44-0; (EKU) Davis 6-76-0

Rushing – Passing –

(JSU) Perrilloux 15-39-2; (EKU) Walker 9-52-2 (JSU) Perrilloux 21-41-304, 1 TD, 5 INT (EKU) Holland 19-27-242, 1 TD, 1 INT Receiving – (JSU) Dupree 7-161-1; (EKU) Davis 5-116-0 63

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2008 season in review Eastern Kentucky – 29 at Southeast Missouri – 16

Murray State – 7 at Eastern Kentucky – 34

Nov. 1, 2008 • Houck Stadium (3,420)

Nov. 15, 2008 • Roy Kidd Stadium (2,200)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Trailing 16-7 midway through the third quarter, Eastern Kentucky rallied for a 29-16 victory over host Southeast Missouri. The Colonels have now won five straight to move to 5-1 in Ohio Valley Conference play and 6-3 overall. The Colonel defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions by senior Zach Denton. Redshirt freshman Jeremy Caldwell returned an interception 66 yards for a score in the fourth quarter to seal the win. The Redhawks (3-6, 1-4) took a 13-7 lead into halftime and had two chances to extend the lead in the third quarter. Southeast Missouri moved the ball into field goal range on its first drive, but missed a 42-yard field goal. SEMO linebacker Phillip Klaproth then intercepted a Holland pass and returned it to the Eastern Kentucky 30-yard line. The home team pushed inside the Colonel 10-yard line before settling for a 19-yard field goal to make the score 16-7 with 4:14 left in the third quarter. The Colonels responded on their ensuing drive to cut the deficit to 16-14. Fuqua kept the drive alive on 3rd-and-10 with a 23-yard catch to the Eastern 45-yard line. Nine plays later on 3rd-and-six, Holland hooked up with senior tight end Stephen Sizemore for a 14-yard touchdown. Following Southeast Missouri’s first punt of the game early in the fourth quarter, EKU put together another long drive, this time 10 plays for 84 yards to take the lead for good, 21-16. Holland completed all five pass attempts on the march and capped the drive with a 22-yard scoring pass to sophomore Cody Watts. Eastern Kentucky put the game away on Southeast Missouri’s next possession when Caldwell stepped in front of a SEMO swing pass and took the interception 66 yards to pay dirt to stretch the Colonel advantage to 29-16 with 6:06 remaining. Eastern Kentucky scored its only points of the first half on the opening possession of the game. The Colonels converted two third downs on the drive before Walker burst through the line for a 37-yard touchdown run, which happened to be the Colonels longest run of the season. Eastern Kentucky at Southeast Missouri

7 6

0 7

7 3

15 0

– –

RICHMOND, Ky. – On a cold, windy and rainy Saturday afternoon at Roy Kidd Stadium, Eastern Kentucky concluded its 2008 home schedule with a convincing 34-7 victory over Murray State. The Colonels have now won six straight to move to 6-1 in Ohio Valley Conference play and 7-3 overall. Junior running back C.J. Walker had a career day, finishing with a personal-high 229 yards on the ground, including 196 yards in the first half. Walker scored on touchdown runs of 16, 51 and 60 yards, and became the first Colonel to reach 200 yards rushing since C.J. Hudson ran for 202 yards at Samford in 2004. The Colonel defense forced two turnovers and held Murray State to just 188 total yards of oﬀense. For Murray State (4-7, 3-4 OVC), Paul McKinnis tallied 63 rushing yards and accounted for the Racers’ lone points late in the third quarter. Eastern Kentucky reached the end zone on its first three possessions and never looked back. After the Colonel defense forced a Murray State punt, EKU responded with six-play, 55-yard drive to jump ahead, 7-0. Walker capped the drive with a third down, 16-yard touchdown run. On the Colonels’ second drive, Walker burst through the middle of the defense for a 51-yard score to extend the lead to 14-0 less than 10 minutes into the contest. Redshirt freshman H.B. Banjoman then gave Eastern a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter with a one-yard touchdown run. This was the 64th consecutive season Eastern Kentucky and Murray State have met on the football field. Both schools are original members of the Ohio Valley Conference which was formed in 1948. EKU has now won seven of the last eight meetings and leads the all-time series, 39-25-4. Murray State at Eastern Kentucky

EKU 27 159 306 31-41-1 1-47.0 2-1 4-35 8-14 1-3 2-17 33:40

0 17

7 3

0 0

– –

7 34

EKU 7, MUR 0 – C.J. Walker 16-yard run (11:15, 1st) EKU 14, MUR 0 – Walker 51-yard run (6:37, 1st) EKU 21, MUR 0 – H.B. Banjoman 1-yard run (11:47, 2nd) EKU 28, MUR 0 – Walker 60-yard run (4:09, 2nd) EKU 31, MUR 0 – Taylor Long 26-yard field goal (0:32, 2nd) EKU 34, MUR 0 – Long 27-yard field goal (10:11, 3rd) EKU 34, MUR 7 – Paul McKinnis 1-yard run (1:23, 3rd)

29 16

EKU 7, SEMO 0 – C.J. Walker 37-yard run (10:29, 1st) EKU 7, SEMO 3 – Doug Spada 47-yard field goal (6:39, 1st) EKU 7, SEMO 6 – Spada 33-yard field goal (3:04, 1st) SEMO 13, EKU 7 – Timmy Holloman 9-yard run (9:13, 2nd) SEMO 16, EKU 7 – Spada 19-yard field goal (4:14, 3rd) SEMO 16, EKU 14 – Stephen Sizemore 14-yard pass from Allan Holland (0:46, 3rd) EKU 21, SEMO 16 – Cody Watts 22-yard pass from Holland (8:46, 4th) EKU 29, SEMO 16 – Jeremy Caldwell 66-yard interception return, Fuqua pass from Holland (6:06, 4th) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

0 14

First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

SEMO 16 144 177 10-22-4 1-35.0 2-0 1-5 3-11 3-4 2-10 26:20

Rushing – Passing –

MUR 9 90 98 14-28-1 7-31.4 2-1 11-109 5-14 1-2 1-8 22:24

EKU 17 290 44 5-8-0 5-36.4 2-1 6-40 4-14 4-4 2-18 37:36

(MUR) McKinnis 13-63-1; (EKU) Walker 25-229-3 (MUR) Franklin 10-18-61, 0 TD, 0 INT (EKU) Holland 5-8-44, 0 TD, 0 INT Receiving – (MUR) Harris 6-33-0; (EKU) Fuqua 1-25-0

Rushing – Passing –

(EKU) Walker 12-90-1; (SEMO) Holloman 22-107-1 (EKU) Holland 31-41-306, 2 TD, 1 INT (SEMO) Lillard 10-17-177, 0 TD, 4 INT Receiving – (EKU) Fuqua 8-104-0; (SEMO) Peoples 8-154-0

2 0

F o

i d e

2008 season in review Eastern Kentucky – 33 at #18 UT Martin – 31

21 Eastern Kentucky – 10 at #7 Richmond – 38

Nov. 22, 2008 • Graham Stadium (7,499)

Nov. 29, 2008 • Univ. of Richmond Stadium (2,994)

MARTIN, Tenn. – Eastern Kentucky blocked a 45-yard field goal attempt as time expired to hang on for a thrilling 33-31 victory over #18 UT Martin. With the win, the Colonels (8-3, 7-1 OVC) clinched their 20th Ohio Valley Conference title and earned a spot in the upcoming NCAA FCS playoffs. Eastern’s defense forced five first half turnovers which led to 24 points. In the second half, EKU blocked a UT Martin (8-4, 6-2) PAT attempt and returned it the distance for two more points. Senior Brandon Gathof led EKU with 12 tackles and two interceptions. He returned the second interception 50 yards for a score in the second quarter. Gathof capped his stellar day by blocking UT Martin’s gamewinning field goal attempt. UT Martin opened the game by turning the ball over on its first three possessions. Eastern Kentucky capitalized on the miscues to build a 17-0 lead. Gathof tallied his second interception and returned it for a touchdown to make the score 24-6 at the half. The Skyhawks came out on fire in the second half, scoring on two of their first three possessions to claw within a touchdown, 26-19. However, the Eastern Kentucky offense answered with a 66-yard touchdown drive to extend the advantage to 33-19. Holland completed all four pass attempts on the drive including a 30-yard scoring pass to Watts. From there, UTM added two more field goals to close the gap to eight points, 33-25. Late in the fourth quarter, the Colonel offense looked to put together one more scoring drive to clinch the victory, but the Skyhawks recovered an EKU fumble and ran it back 44-yards for a score to make the score, 33-31, with 4:24 left. UT Martin had one final possession to try and finish the comeback. The Skyhawks started from their own 20-yard line with 1:08 remaining in regulation. Thompson extended the drive with a key fourth-down 17-yard completion to the Colonel 38-yard line. UTM then moved the ball 10 more yards to set up the winning field goal attempt with four seconds showing on the clock. Eastern Kentucky at #18 UT Martin

14 0

10 6

9 16

0 9

– –

RICHMOND, Va. – Eastern Kentucky played host Richmond to a 10-all tie in the first half, but the Spiders responded with 28 unanswered second half points to tally a 38-10 win in the opening round of the 2008 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs Saturday afternoon at UR Stadium. The #21 Colonels conclude their season with an 8-4 overall record. The #7 Spiders (10-3) advance to the FCS quarterfinals and will play at #2 Appalachian State (11-2) next weekend. Eastern Kentucky took a 10-7 lead late in the first half when senior quarterback Allan Holland found junior wide out Garnett Phelps for a 48yard completion down to the Richmond one-yard line. On the next play, Holland ran into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown. The Spiders quickly answered with a 27-yard field goal on the last play of the first half to make the score 10-all at halftime. Two EKU turnovers early in the third quarter led to 14 Richmond points. The Spiders opened the half with a six-play touchdown drive to go ahead, 17-10. On Eastern’s first possession, Richmond linebacker Patrick Weldon stepped in front of a Holland pass and returned the interception to the Colonel 20-yard line. A few minutes later, Tre Gray caught a 14-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 24-10. The Colonels looked poised to answer on their next drive, but Holland was sacked and fumbled on the Richmond 47-yard line. Richmond recovered the fumble and proceeded to march right down the field again before Gray caught his second touchdown pass to make the score 31-10. Spider quarterback Eric Ward finished 16-of-23 for 245 yards and three touchdowns. The Colonels held running back Josh Vaughan to 16 yards in the first half, but he bounced back to tally 90 rushing yards and two scores. Holland concluded his EKU career by going 20-of-35 for 181 yards. Sophomore Cody Watts led the Colonels with 35 rushing yards. This was the second straight year Eastern Kentucky and Richmond met in the first round of the playoffs. The Colonels have made 19 playoff appearances, most in the nation, but have not won a playoff game since 1994.

33 31

# 21 Eastern Kentucky at #7 Richmond

EKU 7, UTM 0 – Allan Holland 1-yard run (8:09, 1st) EKU 14, UTM 0 – Cody Watts 25-yard pass from Holland (6:23, 1st) EKU 17, UTM 0 – Taylor Long 25-yard field goal (14:46, 2nd) EKU 17, UTM 6 – Mike Hicks 5-yard pass from Cade Thompon, PAT failed (11:11, 2nd) EKU 24, UTM 6 – Brandon Gathof 50-yard interception return (8:40, 2nd) EKU 24, UTM 12 – Hicks 3-yard pass from Thompson, PAT blocked (12:45, 3rd) EKU 26, UTM 12 – Andre Evans PAT return (12:45, 3rd) EKU 26, UTM 19 – Trace McDermott 1-yard run (5:18, 3rd) EKU 33, UTM 19 – Watts 30-yard pass from Holland (3:29, 3rd) EKU 33, UTM 22 – Tom Hansen 22-yard field goal (1:11, 3rd) EKU 33, UTM 25 – Hansen 38-yard field goal (6:09, 4th) EKU 33, UTM 31 – Dorsett Pendleton 44-yard fumble recovery, 2-pt. conversion failed (4:24, 4th)

First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

EKU 9 66 106 9-21-0 8-33.9 1-1 3-22 2-12 2-2 3-24 25:52

0 0

10 10

0 14

– –

10 38

EKU 3, UR 0 – Taylor Long 49-yard field goal (13:13, 2nd) UR 7, EKU 3 – Kevin Grayson 45-yard pass from Eric Ward (5:21, 2nd) EKU 10, UR 7 – Allan Holland 1-yard run (0:30, 2nd) EKU 10, UR 10 – Andrew Howard 27-yard field goal (0:00, 2nd) UR 17, EKU 10 – Josh Vaughan 11-yard run (11:19, 3rd) UR 24, EKU 10 – Tre Gray 14-yard pass from Ward (6:04, 3rd) UR 31, EKU 10 – Gray 23-yard pass from Ward (13:38, 4th) UR 38, EKU 10 – Vaughan 17-yard run (9:58, 4th) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3rd Dn. Conv. Red Zone Scores Sacks By-Yards Lost Time of Poss.

UTM 28 82 419 35-61-4 2-39.0 2-1 6-57 11-22 5-6 3-21 34:08

Rushing – Passing –

EKU 13 84 185 21-36-2 6-31.7 2-2 7-61 3-12 1-1 0-0 23:51

UR 20 145 267 17-26-1 4-37.2 2-1 6-44 6-17 4-5 2-15 36:09

(EKU) Watts 6-35-0; (UR) Vaughan 23-90-2 (EKU) Holland 20-35-181, 0 TD, 2 INT (UR) Ward 16-23-245, 3 TD, 1 INT Receiving – (EKU) Phelps 3-62-0; (UR) Grayson 5-107-1

Rushing – Passing –

(EKU) Walker 17-52-0; (UTM) Young 17-52-0 (EKU) Holland 9-21-106, 2 TD, 0 INT (UTM) Thompson 35-61-419, 2 TD, 4 INT Receiving – (EKU) Watts 4-76-2; (UTM) Hicks 12-145-2 65

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2008 final statistics 2008 EKU Football Results 8-4 Overall, 7-1 OVC Date 8/ 28 9/ 6 13 20 27 10/ 4 11 25 11/ 1 15 22 29

Opponent at Cincinnati Western Kentucky Morehead State at #25 Tennessee State* Austin Peay* at Tennessee Tech* #18 Jacksonville State* Eastern Illinois* at Southeast Missouri* Murray State* at #18 UT Martin* at #7 Richmond1

71316201333382029343310-

Result 40 37 8 34 10 12 35 7 16 7 31 38

Attendance 26,913 18,500 8,200 8,276 ₍ot₎ 7,100 6,599 6,100 8,800 3,420 2,200 7,499 2,994

L L W L W W W W W W W L

2008 NCAA Division I FCS playoﬀs Boldface denotes home game Asterisk (*) denotes OVC game

The EKU defense forced Jacksonville State quarterback Ryan Perrilloux into five interceptions in the thrilling 38-35 Colonel victory on Oct. 11.

2008 Final Team Statistics Category SCORING Points Scored FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVERAGE TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 3RD-DOWN Conversions 4TH-DOWN Conversions SACKS BY-Yards TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS RED-ZONE SCORES PAT-ATTEMPTS Score By Quarters Eastern Kentucky Opponents

1st 71 36

2nd 100 69

EKU 22.2 266 196 72 105 19 1323 1628 305 389 3.4 110.2 17 2278 344-210-8 6.6 10.8 189.8 10 3601 733 4.9 300.1 41-802 16-131 21-408 19.6 8.2 19.4 18-10 57-459 65-37.8 29:20 42/152 6/11 25-188 29 20-27 33-39 28-28 3rd 61 89

4th 31 81

2008 Final Individual Statistics

Opponent 22.9 275 233 101 116 16 1628 1965 337 454 3.6 135.7 16 2680 390-229-21 6.9 11.7 223.3 19 4308 844 5.1 359.0 50-1017 22-180 8-142 20.3 8.2 17.8 23-11 91-820 54-37.2 30:40 74/184 17/23 24-163 36 10-17 35-43 27-34 OT 3 0

Rushing Player C.J. Walker Aaron Bradley Cody Watts H.B. Banjoman Kelvin Turner Allan Holland Stephon Fuqua EKU Totals Opponents

G 12 9 12 12 11 12 12 12 12

Att 147 57 26 43 29 71 2 389 454

Gain Loss 750 44 214 26 167 8 149 8 135 14 203 178 4 0 1628 305 1965 337

Net Avg TD 706 4.8 7 188 3.3 4 159 6.1 0 141 3.3 1 121 4.2 0 25 0.4 5 4 2.0 0 1323 3.4 17 1628 3.6 16

Lg 60 19 24 14 34 15 3 60 50

Yd/G 58.8 20.9 13.2 11.8 11.0 2.1 0.3 110.2 135.7

G Rating 12 117.19 12 229.08 3 150.40 12 121.61 12 121.75

C-A-Int 197-329-8 11-13-0 2-2-0 210-344-8 229-390-21

Pct Yds TD 59.9 2121 8 84.6 145 2 100.0 12 0 61.0 2278 10 58.7 2680 19

Lg Yd/G 61 176.8 39 12.1 6 4.0 61 189.8 62 223.3

Passing Player Allan Holland Cody Watts Trevor Hoskins EKU Totals Opponents

Receiving Player Stephen Sizemore Shannon Davis Stephon Fuqua Cody Watts C.J. Walker Evan Cromer Aaron Bradley Garnett Phelps Anthony Burnes Kelvin Turner Casey Burke EKU Totals Opponents

G 12 12 12 12 12 12 9 11 12 11 12 12 12

No. Yds 48 361 36 479 33 535 23 386 22 131 15 118 13 45 11 140 4 65 2 0 1 18 210 2278 229 2680

Avg 7.5 13.3 16.2 16.8 6.0 7.9 3.5 12.7 16.2 0.0 18.0 10.8 11.7

TD 2 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 19

Lg 18 40 52 61 31 32 8 48 39 1 18 61 62

Yd/G 30.1 39.9 44.6 32.2 10.9 9.8 5.0 12.7 5.4 0.0 1.5 189.8 223.3

Pass 2121 0 145 0 0 0 2278 2680

Total 2146 706 304 188 141 121 3601 4308

Yd/G 178.8 58.8 25.3 20.9 11.8 11.0 300.1 359.0

Total Offense Player Allan Holland C.J. Walker Cody Watts Aaron Bradley H.B. Banjoman Kelvin Turner EKU Totals Opponents

Total 266 275 66

G 12 12 12 9 12 11 12 12

Plays 400 147 39 57 43 29 733 844

Rush 25 706 159 188 141 121 1323 1628

2 0

F o

i d e

2008 final statistics All-Purpose Yardage Player C.J. Walker Stephon Fuqua Jeremy Caldwell Shannon Davis Cody Watts Stephen Sizemore Aaron Bradley Garnett Phelps H.B. Banjoman Kelvin Turner Evan Cromer Zach Denton Brandon Gathof Anthony Burnes Andre Evans Clint Perry Casey Burke Allan Holland Jordan Dalrymple Chris Harris Trevor Hoskins EKU Totals Opponents

Punting

G Rush 12 706 12 4 12 0 12 0 12 159 12 0 9 188 11 2 12 141 11 121 12 1 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 7 0 12 0 12 25 11 0 11 0 3 -5 12 1323 12 1628

Rec 131 535 0 479 386 361 45 140 -4 0 118 0 0 65 0 0 18 4 0 0 0 2278 2680

PR KOR IR Tot Yd/G 0 0 0 837 69.8 26 115 0 680 56.7 88 486 68 642 53.5 9 139 0 627 52.2 0 0 0 545 45.4 0 0 0 361 30.1 0 0 0 233 25.9 8 25 0 175 15.9 0 25 0 162 13.5 0 0 0 121 11.0 0 0 0 119 9.9 0 0 99 99 8.2 0 0 89 89 7.4 0 0 0 65 5.4 0 0 63 63 5.2 0 0 54 54 7.7 0 12 0 30 2.5 0 0 0 29 2.4 0 0 20 20 1.8 0 0 15 15 1.4 0 0 0 -5 -1.7 131 802 408 4942 411.8 180 1017 142 5647 470.6

Player Logan O’Connor Team EKU Totals Opponents

No. 8 6 1 1 16 22

Yds 88 8 9 26 131 180

Avg 11.0 1.3 9.0 26.0 8.2 8.2

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg 35 11 9 0 35 27

Player Taylor Long

No. 21 8 8 1 1 1 41 50

Yds 486 115 139 25 25 12 802 1017

Avg 23.1 14.4 17.4 25.0 25.0 12.0 19.6 20.3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg 62 22 29 25 25 12 62 42

No. 6 5 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 21 8

Yds 99 89 68 63 0 0 54 20 15 408 142

Avg 16.5 17.8 22.7 31.5 0.0 0.0 54.0 20.0 15.0 19.4 17.8

TD 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Lg 47 50 66 41 0 0 54 20 15 66 41

No. 1 1 1

Yds 19 19 44

Avg 19.0 19.0 44.0

TD 0 0 1

Lg 19 19 44

Avg 37.9 30.0 37.8 37.2

Lg 67 30 67 58

TB 5 0 5 2

FC 15 0 15 8

I20 8 0 8 19

Blkd 1 0 1 3

FGM-A 20-27

Pct 74.1

18-29 10-11

30-39 4-6

40-49 5-9

50-59 1-1

Lg Blk 50 0

Field Goal Sequence at Cincinnati Western Kentucky Morehead State at Tennessee State Austin Peay at Tennessee Tech Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois at Southeast Missouri Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

EKU 40 (46), (41) (22), (22), (28) (36), (30) (27), (27) (38), (25), (37), (24) 49, (46), 43 (42), 39, (50) 49, 29, 32 (26), (27) (25) (49)

Opponents – (48), 45 – (35), (21) (43), 36 43 – 22 (47), (33), 42, (19) – (22), (38), 45 (27), 40

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

Scoring Player Taylor Long C.J. Walker Cody Watts Allan Holland Aaron Bradley Stephen Sizemore Shannon Davis H.B. Banjoman Jeremy Caldwell Brandon Gathof Stephon Fuqua Andre Evans EKU Totals Opponents

Kick Returns Player Jeremy Caldwell Stephon Fuqua Shannon Davis H.B. Banjoman Garnett Phelps Casey Burke EKU Totals Opponents

Yds 2425 30 2455 2007

Field Goals

Punt Returns Player Jeremy Caldwell Garnett Phelps Shannon Davis Stephon Fuqua EKU Totals Opponents

No. 64 1 65 54

|------ PATs ------| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts 0 20-27 28-28 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 88 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 30 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 2 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 1 0 2 29 20-27 28-28 0-0 1 1-1 1 0 266 36 10-17 27-34 0-0 1 1-2 0 0 275

Interception Returns Player Zach Denton Brandon Gathof Jeremy Caldwell Andre Evans Tyjuan Jones Andrew Soucy Clint Perry Jordan Dalrymple Chris Harris EKU Totals Opponents

Fumble Returns Player Jaren Gooden EKU Totals Opponents

Taylor Long earned first team All-American honors from the Sports Network after making 20 field goals, including 13 straight during one stretch, in 2008. He finished his EKU career as the program’s all-time leader in kicking points (285). 67

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2008 final statistics Individual Game-By-Game Statistics Passing

Linebacker Tyjuan Jones (left) and tight end Stephen Sizemore both earned second team All-OVC accolades in 2008.

2008 Final Individual Statistics Tackles Player GP S A T. Jones 12 49 53 B. Gathof 12 41 40 R. Viana 12 24 52 J. Dalrymple 11 29 39 Z. Denton 12 29 31 J. Caldwell 12 38 20 A. Fredrick 12 14 42 C. Coy 12 15 35 C. Hall 12 19 27 J. Gooden 11 24 16 A. Jones 12 11 24 A. Soucy 12 17 16 Y. Thomas 12 12 18 A. Evans 12 19 10 J. Tamaska 12 13 12 C. Harris 11 9 13 C. DeBose 12 8 12 R. Dees 12 11 6 K. Tuupo 12 6 8 Q. Gaddy 11 8 4 E. Attig 5 1 4 J. Claycomb 12 3 1 C. Moore 12 2 2 C. Perry 7 2 2 B. Willoughby 12 1 – P. McClellan 1 1 – H.B. Banjoman 12 – 1 A. Burnes 12 1 – C. Burke 12 – 1 S. Fuqua 12 – – K. Turner 11 – – EKU Totals 12 418 494 Opponents 12 364 466

T TFL 102 9.0-23 81 2.5-6 76 5.0-14 68 3.0-12 60 1.0-1 58 2.0-3 56 1.5-9 50 10.5-45 46 13.0-57 40 – 35 3.5-29 33 9.5-31 30 5.0-39 29 1.0-7 25 2.0-6 22 7.5-22 20 4.0-16 17 – 14 – 12 – 5 – 4 – 4 1.0-7 4 – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – – – – – 912 81-327 830 84.0-298

Sacks PB QBH FR FF Blk 2.0-10 1 2 1 4 – – 6 – – – 1 0.5-5 2 1 1 1 – 1.0-7 1 1 – – – – 5 – – – – – 6 2 3 1 – 0.5-5 – – 1 – – 4.5-34 2 5 – 2 – 6.0-37 – 7 – – – – 5 1 2 – – 3.5-25 – 1 – – – 1.5-11 1 4 1 – – 3.0-35 – 7 1 – – – 6 – – – – – – – 1 – – – 2 2 – – 3 1.5-12 – 4 – – – – – – – – 1 – 1 – – – – – 1 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 1.0-7 – 1 – 1 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 1 – – – – – 1 25-188 39 38 11 9 7 24-163 44 43 9 11 1

• Allan Holland Opponent Com at Cincinnati 12 Western Kentucky 24 Morehead State 15 at Tennessee State 21 Austin Peay 17 at Tennessee Tech 6 Jacksonville State 19 Eastern Illinois 18 at Southeast Missouri 31 Murray State 5 at UT Martin 9 at Richmond 20

Att Int 17 1 40 0 27 0 37 0 28 3 19 0 27 1 29 0 41 1 8 0 21 0 35 2

Pct 70.6 60.0 55.6 56.8 60.7 31.6 70.4 62.1 75.6 62.5 42.8 57.1

Yds TD 141 1 228 0 191 0 244 2 211 0 34 0 242 1 193 0 306 2 44 0 106 2 181 0

Lg 61 37 34 37 31 8 52 37 23 25 30 48

Sk-Yds 2-26 2-10 5-19 3-27 0-0 2-16 1-1 1-10 2-10 1-8 3-21 2-15

• Cody Watts Opponent Com at Cincinnati 0 Western Kentucky 0 Morehead State 0 at Tennessee State 0 Austin Peay 1 at Tennessee Tech 6 Jacksonville State 2 Eastern Illinois 1 at Southeast Missouri 0 Murray State 0 at UT Martin 0 at Richmond 1

Att Int Pct 0 0 00.0 0 0 00.0 0 0 00.0 0 0 00.0 1 0 100.0 7 0 85.7 2 0 100.0 2 0 50.0 0 0 00.0 0 0 00.0 0 0 00.0 1 0 100.0

Yds TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 1 86 1 13 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0

Lg 0 0 0 0 29 39 10 13 0 0 0 4

Sk-Yds 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2008 Individual Game Highs

Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes Long Pass Receptions Yards Receiving TD Receptions Long Reception Field Goals Long Field Goal Punts Long Punt Long Punt Return Long Kickoﬀ Return Tackles Sacks

25 229 3 60 41 31 306 2 61 12 116 2 61 4 50 8 67 35 62 16 2.0

Tackles For Loss Interceptions

3.5 2

C.J. Walker vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) C.J. Walker vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) C.J. Walker vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) C.J. Walker vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) Allan Holland at SEMO (Nov. 1, 2008) Allan Holland at SEMO (Nov. 1, 2008) Allan Holland at SEMO (Nov. 1, 2008) Allan Holland l.t. at UTM (Nov. 22, 2008) Allan Holland at Cincinnati (Aug. 28, 2008) Stephen Sizemore at SEMO (Nov. 1, 2008) Shannon Davis vs. Jax. State (Oct. 11, 2008) Cody Watts at UT Martin (Nov. 22, 2008) Cody Watts at Cincinnati (Aug. 28, 2008) Taylor Long at Tennessee Tech (Oct. 4, 2008) Taylor Long vs. Eastern Ill. (Oct. 25, 2008) Logan O’Connor l.t. at UTM (Nov. 22, 2008) Logan O’Connor vs. APSU (Sept. 27, 2008) Jeremy Caldwell vs. APSU (Sept. 27, 2008) Jeremy Caldwell vs. APSU (Sept. 27, 2008) Tyjuan Jones vs. WKU (Sept. 6, 2008) Chris Hall at Cincinnati (Aug. 28, 2008) Chris Coy vs. Eastern Illinois (Oct. 25, 2008) Chris Hall at UT Martin (Nov. 22, 2008) Zach Denton at SEMO (Nov. 1, 2008) Brandon Gathof l.t. at UTM (Nov. 22, 2008)

2 0

F o

i d e

2008 final statistics – Rushing – #

21 Walker Opponent Car-Yds-TD at Cincinnati 9-39-0 WKU 5-11-0 Morehead State 17-58-1 at Tenn. State 13-15-0 Austin Peay 10-46-0 at Tenn. Tech 9-43-0 Jax. State 9-52-2 Eastern Ill. 16-44-0 at SEMO 12-90-1 Murray State 25-229-3 at UT Martin 17-52-0 at Richmond 5-27-0

27 Banjoman Car-Yds-TD 3-13-0 0-0-0 5-24-0 2-10-0 1-(-1)-0 4-9-0 7-5-0 1-14-0 5-14-0 14-49-1 1-4-0 0-0-0

– Kickoff Returns – #

28 Bradley Car-Yds-TD 5-3-0 DNP DNP DNP 8-3-0 11-46-2 5-21-1 10-35-1 8-33-0 2-22-0 3-4-0 5-21-0

46 Turner Car-Yds-TD 6-4-0 1-1-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 6-41-0 3-40-0 0-0-0 2-20-0 7-6-0 DNP 0-0-0

Opponent at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

11 Davis No-Yds-Avg-TD 1-20-20.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 1-29-29.0-0 2-36-18.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 1-1-1.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 3-53-17.7-0

#18 Fuqua No-Yds-Avg-TD 1-14-14.0-0 1-20-20.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 3-51-17.0-0 1-(-5)-(-5.0)-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 2-35-17.5-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 0-0-0.0-0

#31 Caldwell No-Yds-Avg-TD 2-67-33.5-0 5-96-19.2-0 0-0-0.0-0 2-59-29.5-0 1-62-62.0-0 1-20-20.0-0 1-18-18.0-0 0-0-0.0-0 2-37-18.5-0 1-1-1.0-0 4-93-23.2-0 2-33-16.5-0

– Receiving – #

5 Watts Opponent Rec-Yds-TD at Cincinnati 3-97-1 WKU 5-59-0 Morehead State 1-12-0 at Tenn. State 2-29-1 Austin Peay 2-26-0 at Tenn. Tech 0-0-0 Jax. State 0-0-0 Eastern Ill. 0-0-0 at SEMO 3-54-1 Murray State 1-14-0 at UT Martin 4-76-2 at Richmond 2-19-0

7 Sizemore Rec-Yds-TD 6-38-0 8-67-0 2-23-0 4-45-0 3-19-0 5-29-0 3-24-1 2-12-0 12-85-1 1-7-0 0-0-0 2-12-0

10 Phelps Rec-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 5-55-0 DNP 0-0-0 3-27-0 1-15-0 3-37-0 1-(-1)-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-62-0

11 Davis Rec-Yds-TD 1-8-0 4-42-0 1-34-0 3-60-0 3-47-1 3-24-1 5-116-0 6-76-0 2-31-0 0-0-0 2-6-0 2-14-0

# 18 Fuqua Rec-Yds-TD 0-0-0 2-48-0 0-0-0 3-61-0 6-104-0 1-7-0 2-59-0 2-25-0 8-104-0 1-25-0 3-24-0 4-44-0

– Receiving – #

84 Burke Opponent Rec-Yds-TD at Cincinnati 0-0-0 WKU 0-0-0 Morehead State 1-18-0 at Tenn. State 0-0-0 Austin Peay 0-0-0 at Tenn. Tech 0-0-0 Jax. State 0-0-0 Eastern Ill. 0-0-0 at SEMO 0-0-0 Murray State 0-0-0 at UT Martin 0-0-0 at Richmond 0-0-0

# 87 O’Brien Rec-Yds-TD DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP

# 3 Long Yds Att (Good) 40 (46), (41) (22), (22), (28) (36), (30) (27), (27) (38), (25), (37), (24) 49, (46), 43 (42), 39, (50) 49, 29, 32 (26), (27) (25) (49)

# 81 Aldrin Rec-Yds-TD DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP

# 82 Cromer Rec-Yds-TD 1-9-0 0-0-0 3-49-0 2-7-0 1-6-0 0-0-0 3-20-0 2-12-0 2-11-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-4-0

# 83 Koons Rec-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

2008 Individual Honors

# 88 Barber Rec-Yds-TD DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

Chris Coy, DL • First team All-Ohio Valley Conference Shannon Davis, WR • OVC Newcomer of the Week (Oct. 12) Zach Denton, DB • Second team All-Ohio Valley Conference Stephon Fuqua, WR • All-Ohio Valley Conference newcomer team Brandon Gathof, DB • Third team All-American (Sports Network) • First team All-Ohio Valley Conference • Sports Network Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 23) • OVC Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 23) Derek Hardman, OL • First team All-Ohio Valley Conference Allan Holland, QB • OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Week (Nov. 2) Tyjuan Jones, LB • Second team All-Ohio Valley Conference Taylor Long, K • First team All-American (Sports Network) • Second team All-American (AP) • First team All-Ohio Valley Conference • OVC Specialist of the Week (Sept. 28) Sam Reid, OL • Second team All-Ohio Valley Conference • Selected to FCS Athletic Directors Association Academic All-Star team Stephen Sizemore, TE • First team All-Ohio Valley Conference C.J. Walker, RB • OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Week (Nov. 16)

– Field Goals – Opponent at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

# 80 Burnes Rec-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP DNP 0-0-0 1-39-0 2-8-0 1-18-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

# 49 O’Connor Yds Att (Good) – – – – – – – – – – – –

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

2008 final statistics Individual Game-By-Game Statistics – Tackles – #

Opponent at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

# # # # # # # 4 Coy 6 Jones 9 Harris 13 Gooden 14 Denton 15 Viana 17 Evans 19 Gaddy U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other 0-2-2 5-2-7 (2 FF) 1-0-1 (1 blk) 1-4-5 2-5-7 1-8-9 2-0-2 0-0-0 3-3-6 (2 PBU) 7-9-16 2-3-5 (1 blk) 2-0-2 4-4-8 3-7-10 2-1-3 (1 PBU) 0-0-0 3-3-6 (1 sack) 4-6-10 1-0-1 3-1-4 (1 FR) 1-4-5 (2 PBU) 3-6-9 (1 FF) 1-3-4 1-1-2 0-1-1 8-2-10 (1 INT) 2-0-2 2-0-2 1-0-1 3-1-4 0-0-0 DNP 1-5-6 (0.5 sack) 3-4-7 0-0-0 2-2-4 2-2-4 5-9-14 4-2-6 (1 INT) 0-0-0 2-1-3 1-6-7 (1 FF) 0-1-1 DNP 2-2-4 (1 INT) 1-2-3 4-1-5 2-1-3 (1 PBU) 1-4-5 2-4-6 0-2-2 1-2-3 (1 PBU) 2-4-6 (1 INT) 1-3-4 (0.5 sack) 1-0-1 (1 INT) 0-1-1 1-5-6 (2 sacks) 3-3-6 (1 sack) DNP 2-2-4 (2 PBU) 4-2-6 (1 PBU) 0-2-2 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-2-3 6-2-8 1-1-2 (1 INT) 4-2-6 4-2-6 (2 INT) 0-5-5 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-2-2 2-5-7 (1 PBU) 0-2-2 (1 PBU) 1-1-2 1-2-3 (1 INT) 1-1-2 (1 PBU) 2-0-2 (1 PBU) 2-0-2 0-5-5 (1 sack) 6-4-10 0-3-3 (1 blk) 3-1-4 (1 PBU) 5-0-5 (1 INT) 4-4-8 1-1-2 (1 PBU) 1-0-1 3-2-5 2-6-8 2-1-3 3-1-4 1-4-5 2-4-6 (1 FR) 1-0-1 2-1-3

Opponent at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

# # # # # # # # 20 Fredrick 26 Gathof 30 Tuupo 31 Caldwell 33 DeBose 35 McClellan 40 Hall 43 Tamaska U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other 2-10-12 1-3-4 (1 PBU) 0-2-2 6-4-10 (1 FR) 0-2-2 1-0-1 2-1-3 (2 sacks) 2-3-5 2-4-6 3-8-11 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-1-3 DNP 2-5-7 2-0-2 0-1-1 0-3-3 (1 INT) 1-1-2 0-3-3 0-1-1 DNP 0-2-2 2-0-2 2-1-3 5-2-7 1-0-1 6-1-7 (1 INT) 1-1-2 DNP 3-0-3 3-1-4 2-8-10 5-1-6 0-2-2 (1 PBU) 2-0-2 0-0-0 DNP 2-3-5 0-1-1 0-0-0 5-0-5 0-0-0 3-4-7 (1 PBU) 2-0-2 (1 sack) DNP 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-5-5 3-5-8 (2 INT) 0-2-2 1-2-3 1-2-3 DNP 1-2-3 0-1-1 1-9-10 (1 FR) 1-5-6 0-0-0 3-3-6 (2 FR) 1-0-1 DNP 2-2-4 (0.5 sack) 1-1-2 0-1-1 5-3-8 (1 PBU) 0-0-0 3-0-3 (1 INT) 0-1-1 DNP 1-0-1 (1 sack) 1-0-1 1-2-3 0-2-2 2-1-3 3-1-4 1-3-4 (0.5 sack) DNP 1-2-3 (1 sack) 1-4-5 (1 FR) 0-0-0 11-1-12 (2 INT) 2-0-2 5-2-7 (2 PBU) 0-0-0 DNP 2-5-7 (1.5 sacks) 1-0-1 4-1-5 2-7-9 0-0-0 6-0-6 (1 INT) 0-1-1 DNP 2-4-6 0-1-1

Opponent at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

# # # # 50 Perry 51 Dalrymple 70 Attig 90 Moore U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other 1-0-1 1-5-6 0-1-1 0-0-0 DNP 3-4-7 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-3-3 (1 PBU) 1-1-2 0-1-1 DNP 7-3-10 0-0-0 1-0-1 DNP 5-4-9 DNP 0-1-1 0-0-0 3-3-6 DNP 0-0-0 1-1-2 4-4-8 (1 INT) DNP 0-0-0 0-1-1 DNP DNP 1-0-1 (1 sack) 0-0-0 1-4-5 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-2 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 (1 INT) 2-3-5 DNP 0-0-0 DNP 2-5-7 0-2-2 0-0-0

Opponent at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

93 Ogunlari U-A-Tot-Other DNP 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

# # 94 Jones 97 Thomas 99 Soucy U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other U-A-Tot-Other 1-5-6 4-2-6 (1 sack) 0-1-1 1-4-5 3-3-6 0-0-0 0-1-1 (0.5 sack) 1-4-5 (1.5 sack) 0-1-1 5-0-5 (1 sack) 1-1-2 2-1-3 1-4-5 2-2-4 1-2-3 (0.5 sack) 1-2-3 (1 sack) 0-2-2 1-1-2 (1 INT) 0-3-3 (0.5 sack) 0-0-0 2-4-6 1-1-2 0-2-2 2-2-4 1-0-1 0-1-1 4-1-5 (1 sack) 0-1-1 0-1-1 (0.5 sack) 0-1-1 0-1-1 (0.5 sack) 0-0-0 1-0-1 (1 PBU) 0-2-2 1-0-1 4-2-6

2008 Team Game Highs Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes

56 290 5.2 4

Pass attempts 41 Pass completions 31 Yards Passing 306 Yards Per Pass 8.8 TD Passes 2

Total Plays Total Oﬀense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By

77 465 6.0 38 5 27 7 67 4 5

vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) vs. Jacksonville State (Oct. 11, 2008) vs. Murray State (Nov. 15, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) vs. Jacksonville State (Oct. 11, 2008) at Tennessee State (Sept. 20, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) at UT Martin (Nov. 22, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) vs. Jacksonville State (Oct. 11, 2008) vs. Eastern Illinois (Oct. 25, 2008) at Southeast Missouri (Nov. 1, 2008) at Richmond (Nov. 29, 2008) vs. Western Kentucky (Sept. 6, 2008) vs. Austin Peay (Sept. 27, 2008) at Richmond (Nov. 29, 2008) vs. Jacksonville State (Oct. 11, 2008)

2 0

F o

i d e

2008 final statistics 2008 Game-By-Game Team Statistics Score 7 40

1st Dns 8 27

Rush-Yds. 28-48 44-209

Passes 18 35

Pass Yds. 147 348

Total Yds. 195 557

Pen.-Yds. 3-25 11-106

TOs 2 1

Poss. 25:55 31:39

3Dn Con. 2-12 5-12

Sacks 3 2

Western Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky (L)

37 13

27 14

60-248 15-20

25 40

134 228

382 248

7-75 6-67

0 1

36:29 23:31

12-19 2-12

2 0

Morehead State at Eastern Kentucky (W)

8 16

12 18

30-86 36-112

30 27

116 191

202 303

8-53 5-24

3 1

28:01 31:59

5-15 6-15

5 3

Eastern Kentucky (L) at Tennessee State

20 34

15 22

22-9 46-229

37 28

244 314

253 543

3-20 11-105

1 3

27:30 32:30

3-12 8-15

1 3

Austin Peay at Eastern Kentucky (W)

10 13

19 17

48-178 24-77

30 29

142 240

320 317

8-69 6-42

1 4

36:42 23:18

8-21 3-10

0 1

Eastern Kentucky (W) at Tennessee Tech

33 12

21 15

46-214 20-56

27 40

126 205

340 261

4-27 10-89

0 3

33:16 26:44

1-14 3-12

3 2

Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky (W)

35 38

20 16

33-80 37-136

41 29

304 255

384 391

6-55 6-55

5 1

26:05 33:55

3-13 4-13

1 2

Eastern Illinois at Eastern Kentucky (W)

7 20

17 21

33-81 38-108

24 31

156 206

237 314

6-53 4-41

3 0

28:22 31:38

5-13 4-12

1 5

Eastern Kentucky (W) at Southeast Missouri

29 16

27 16

36-159 37-144

41 22

306 177

465 321

4-35 1-5

2 4

33:40 26:20

8-14 3-11

2 4

Murray State at Eastern Kentucky (W)

7 34

9 17

24-90 56-290

28 8

98 44

188 334

11-109 6-40

2 1

22:24 37:36

5-14 4-14

1 2

Eastern Kentucky (W) at UT Martin

33 31

9 28

30-66 34-82

21 61

106 419

172 501

3-22 6-57

1 5

25:52 34:08

2-12 11-22

3 3

Eastern Kentucky at Richmond

10 38

13 20

21-84 45-145

36 26

185 267

269 412

7-61 6-44

4 2

23:51 36:09

3-12 6-17

0 2

Eastern Kentucky (L) at Cincinnati

2008 Game-By-Game Team Starters OďŹ&#x20AC;ense at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

WR Watts Watts Watts Watts Watts Watts Burnes Burnes Phelps Phelps Watts Watts

LT Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman Hardman

LG Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack Krack

C Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid Reid

RG Mungro Mungro Mungro Mungro Mungro Mungro Mungro Howard Howard Howard Howard Howard

RT Howard Howard Howard Howard Howard Howard Howard Barbour Barbour Barbour Barbour Barbour

TE Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore Sizemore

WR Phelps Phelps Phelps Cromer Fuqua Fuqua Fuqua Fuqua Fuqua Fuqua Fuqua Fuqua

WR Davis Davis Davis Fuqua Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Phelps Phelps

RB Bradley Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker

QB Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland Holland

Defense at Cincinnati WKU Morehead State at Tenn. State Austin Peay at Tenn. Tech Jax. State Eastern Ill. at SEMO Murray State at UT Martin at Richmond

Colonel Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy Coy

DT Jones Harris Harris Harris Jones Harris Harris DeBose Harris Harris Harris Harris

NT Soucy Jones Jones Jones Soucy Soucy Soucy Soucy Soucy Jones Soucy Soucy

End DeBose Thomas Thomas Thomas Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall

SLB Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Perry Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones

MLB Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana Viana

WLB Dalrymple Dalrymple Dalrymple Dalrymple Fredrick Dalrymple Dalrymple Fredrick Dalrymple Perry Dalrymple Dalrymple

LCB Caldwell Evans Evans Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell

LS Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof Gathof

RS Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton Tuupo Tuupo

RCB Gooden Gooden Gooden Gooden Gooden Evans Evans Gooden Gooden Gooden Gooden Gooden

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

ohio valley conference Entering its 62nd year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. For only the second time in a decade, the Conference expanded by adding Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the league’s 11th member in 2008. The move expanded the OVC’s geographical footprint to the St. Louis market and marked the first change in membership since expanding to the Kyle Schwartz Asst. Commissioner state of Alabama (Jacksonville State, Samford) for Media Relations in 2003. For the 2009-10 school year the league will see a change in leadership as the seventh Commissioner in league history will be announced in late July/early August. The last three commissioners of the league have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences. The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC. In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially. During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the first non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958, Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which signed a second black athlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961, Murphy earned all-conference recognition as a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. Through the past 61 years, 14 teams have won or shared the league’s football title. The list is led by Eastern Kentucky, winner of 20 outright or shared football crowns, including both the 2007 and 2008 championships, as they compiled a 15-1 league record over that time period. Only one other Football Championship Subdivision school (UMass) has won more Conference titles than the Colonels. Among OVC teams, former member Middle Tennessee is next with 11 titles, followed by Tennessee Tech with nine, and Murray State and former member Western Kentucky with eight apiece. Murray State and Evansville tied for the initial football championship, and the Racers participated in the first-ever bowl game by an OVC team, tying Sul Ross State 21-21 in the 1948 Tangerine Bowl. From 1948 to 1975, OVC teams played in 15 bowl games, winning eight of them. Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky were also participants in the NCAA Division II playoffs in the early and mid-1970s prior to the NCAA’s reclassification of football programs into Division I-AA. The term “I-AA” lasted until the end of the 2006 season when it was changed to Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The first Division I-AA/FCS football playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which is the only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In 1979, four of the nation’s top teams were invited to the playoffs, and two of

them – Eastern Kentucky and Murray State – were from the OVC. Murray dropped its semifinal game to Lehigh, but the Colonels nipped Nevada-Reno in double overtime and claimed the national championship a week later with a 30-7 victory over Lehigh. A sampling of former OVC football stars, some of whom were All-Americans during their collegiate careers before achieving stardom at the professional ranks, include Jim Youngblood and Larry Schreiber (Tennessee Tech), Phil Simms (Morehead State), Virgil Livers and Dale Lindsey (Western Kentucky), Myron Guyton and Chad Bratzke (Eastern Kentucky), Cortland Finnegan (Samford), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Tennessee State) and Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois). The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle.

2008 OVC Standings Conference W- L Pct. # 18 Eastern Kentucky 7- 1 .875 # 22 Jacksonville State 6- 2 .750 UT Martin 6- 2 .750 Tennessee State 5- 3 .625 Murray State 4- 4 .500 Eastern Illinois 3- 5 .375 Southeast Missouri 2- 6 .250 Austin Peay 2- 6 .250 Tennessee Tech 1- 7 .125

Overall W- L Pct. 8- 4 .667 8- 3 .727 8- 4 .667 8- 4 .667 5- 7 .417 5- 7 .417 4- 8 .333 2- 9 .182 3- 9 .250

PF 266 349 448 375 272 272 262 212 240

PA 275 239 316 287 376 281 364 328 420

Ohio Valley Conference Contact Information Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations: Kyle Schwartz E-mail: kschwartz@ovc.org Oﬃce: 615-371-1698, ext. 21 Fax: 615-371-1788 Web site: www.ovcsports.com

OVC All-Time Member List University of Akron Austin Peay State University East Tennessee State University Eastern Illinois University Eastern Kentucky University University of Evansville Jacksonville State University University of Louisville Marshall University Middle Tennessee State University Morehead State University Murray State University Samford University Southeast Missouri State University Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville University of Tennessee at Martin Tennessee State University Tennessee Technological University Western Kentucky University Youngstown State University

1978-87 1962-present 1957-78 1996-present 1948-present 1948-52 2003-present 1948-49 1948-52 1952-00 1948-present 1948-present 2003-08 1991-present 2008-present 1992-present 1986-present 1949-present 1948-82 1981-88

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

eku football history Eastern Kentucky University possesses one of the richest traditional championship. tions in all of college football, and the future appears to be just as That victory marked Eastern’s fourth-straight appearance in bright as the past. Now in its second century of football, the curthe Division I-AA championship game, having also won the title rent group of Colonels hopes to leave its mark in the EKU annals in 1979 while taking the runner-up trophies in both 1980 and 1981. just as the first 100 teams put together ‘A Century of Excellence.’ Kidd’s status among the coaching profession was well-known, EKU football has come a long but Eastern has had other sucway since the first organized cessful coaches during its footgame was played in 1909 on ball history. Previous coaches Stateland Field, and much of include James Park (1909), Clyde the credit is given to Roy Kidd, Wilson (1910-11), Charles Keith an All-American quarterback at (1912), Ben Bernard (1913-16), Eastern in 1953, who returned Clyde McCoy (1919-21), George to his alma mater in 1963 and Hembree (1922-28) , Charles proceeded to build a national “Turkey” Hughes (1929-34), powerhouse. Rome Rankin (1935-42, 1945-46), Kidd’s 39-year record at EastTom Samuels (1947-53), Glenn ern concluded in 2002 with 315 Presnell (1954-63), and Danny wins, 123 losses and eight ties, Hope (2003-07). for a remarkable .716 winning Dean Hood, the program’s percentage. He was twice chosen 13th head coach, took his current Former EKU head coach Roy Kidd and the Colonels celebrate their first national National I-AA Coach of the position in January 2008. The championship after defeating Lehigh, 30-7, on Dec. 15, 1979. Year and was recently inducted former Eastern Kentucky defeninto the College Football Hall of sive coordinator had previously EKU Football: A Matter of Pride Fame as well as the Ohio Valley served five years (1994-98) as an NCAA Division I FCS National Championships (2) Conference Hall of Fame. assistant coach under Kidd. Just • 1979, 1982 The popularity of Eastern like Kidd and Hope, Hood has football grew so rapidly in the vowed to maintain the winning NCAA Division I FCS National Runners-Up (2) 1960s that Hanger Stadium, tradition that has become syn• 1980, 1981 the home of the Maroons (the onymous with Eastern football. NCAA Division I FCS Playoff Appearances (19) school’s nickname later became Under Hood’s guidance in • 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, Colonels) since 1936, was too 2008, Eastern Kentucky captured 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2007, 2008 small for the large enthusiasits second consecutive Ohio tic crowds. Eastern paid “old” Valley Conference crown, and NCAA Division II Playoff Appearances (1) Hanger a fitting farewell in 1968 20th overall, after holding off UT • 1976 as it thrashed rival Morehead Martin in the regular season finaState, 35-7. A new era in EKU le in dramatic fashion thanks to a OVC Championships (20) football began the following year • 1954, 1962, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, game-ending blocked field goal. when the Colonels moved to EKU was among the national 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2007, 2008 Hanger Field, a modern 20,000leaders in turnover margin (+14) Grantland Rice Bowl seat facility. Eastern christened last year and capitalized by turn• 1967 its new playing field with a 29-10 ing five turnovers into 24 points drubbing of Austin Peay. In against UTM in the de facto OVC Tangerine Bowl 1990, the stadium portion of the championship game. • 1954 football complex was named in Since the OVC was organized honor of Roy Kidd. The Colonels in 1948, Eastern has won 16 regudefeated the University of Cenlar season titles outright (1954, tral Florida that day, 24-12. ’67, ’68, ’74, ’76, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, There have been many ’88, ’91, ’93, ’94, ’97, ’07 and ’08), memorable moments in the rich shared four titles (1962, ’86, ’87 heritage of Eastern football. One and ’90) and to date ranks first in came in 1967 when EKU, the the conference all-time standings OVC champion, won the NCAA with a 290-109-7 record. Mideast Regional championship EKU football has produced by defeating Ball State, 27-13, in 53 All-Americans and has had 40 the Grantland Rice Bowl. Another players drafted into the profesoccurred in 1954 when Eastern’s sional ranks. Two of the best third regular season undefeated known former Eastern players team (the first was in 1940) made the school’s first bowl appearance are 1972 All-American Wally Chambers, who was voted 1973 NFC only to fall to the University of Omaha, 7-6, in the Tangerine Bowl. Defensive Rookie of the Year as a tackle with the Chicago Bears, Under the guidance of Coach Kidd on Dec. 18, 1982, EKU and 1993 All-American Chad Bratzke, who spent 11 years with capped a perfect 13-0 season by defeating Delaware in the NCAA the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts as a pass-rushing Division I-AA title game, 17-14, for the University’s second nadefensive end. 74

2 0

F o

i d e

ncaa fcs history The 2009 year marks the 32nd year for the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) (formerly Division I-AA) playoffs, and a 16-team bracket will again be used for the championship. More than 120 schools (including provisional members) play FCS football and more than half of those have been in the playoffs at least once. Only Georgia Southern (six), Youngstown State (four), Appalachian State (three) and two-time champs Eastern Kentucky, Marshall and Montana have won the title more than once. The Football Championship Subdivision playoffs provides for a maximum field of 16 teams. Four teams will receive seeds. Teams will play first-round games on the campuses of competing teams. Eight conferences (Big Sky, Colonial Athletic, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Missouri Valley Football, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern and Southland) have been granted automatic qualification for the 2009 championship. The remaining eight teams will be selected at large by the FCS Football Committee. In the 32-year history of the championship, the title game has been played at eight different sites. The championship will be played at the campus of Tennessee-Chattanooga for the 13th straight year in 2009, after five straight years at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Only four teams qualified for the NCAA FCS playoffs in the event’s first three years. The field expanded for the 1981 championship (eight teams), the 1982 championship (12 teams) and the 1986 championship (16 teams). The championship format has remained at 16 teams since. In 2010, the playoff field will expand to 20 teams as the Northeast and Big South conferences will receive automatic bids for the first time.

EKU All-Time Playoff Results • 1979 First round (12/8): at Eastern Kentucky 33, Nevada 30 (2ot) Championship (12/15): Eastern Kentucky 30, Lehigh 7 (at Orlando, Fla.) • 1980 First round (12/13): Eastern Kentucky 23, at Lehigh 20 Championship (12/20): Boise State 31, Eastern Kentucky 29 (at Sacramento, Calif.) • 1981 First round (12/5): at Eastern Kentucky 35, Delaware 28 Semifinals (12/12): Eastern Kentucky 23, at Boise State 17 Championship (12/19): Idaho State 34, Eastern Kentucky 23 (at Wichita Falls, Texas) • 1982 Quarterfinals (12/4): at Eastern Kentucky 38, Idaho 30 Semifinals (12/11): at Eastern Kentucky 13, Tennessee State 7 Championship (12/18): Eastern Kentucky 17, Delaware 14 (at Wichita Falls, Texas) • 1983 First round (11/27): Boston Univ. 24, at Eastern Kentucky 20 • 1984 First round (11/24): Middle Tennessee 27, at Eastern Kentucky 10 • 1986 First round (11/29): Eastern Kentucky 23, at Furman 10 Quarterfinals (12/6): Eastern Kentucky 24, at Eastern Illinois 22 Semifinals (12/13): at Arkansas State 24, Eastern Kentucky 10 • 1987 First round (11/28): at Eastern Kentucky 40, Western Kentucky 17 Quarterfinals (12/5): at La.-Monroe 33, Eastern Kentucky 32 • 1988 First round (11/26): at Eastern Kentucky 28, Massachusetts 17 Quarterfinals (12/3): at Eastern Kentucky 41, Western Kentucky 24 Semifinals (12/10): at Georgia Southern 21, Eastern Kentucky 17 • 1989 First round (11/25): Youngstown State 28, at Eastern Kentucky 24 • 1990 First round (11/24): Furman 45, at Eastern Kentucky 17 • 1991 First round (11/30): at Eastern Kentucky 14, Appalachian State 3 Quarterfinals (12/7): at Eastern Kentucky 23, Middle Tennessee 13 Semifinals (12/14): at Marshall 14, Eastern Kentucky 7 • 1992 First round (11/28): at Marshall 44, Eastern Kentucky 0 • 1993 First round (11/27): at Georgia Southern 14, Eastern Kentucky 12 • 1994 First round (11/26): at Eastern Kentucky 30, Boston Univ. 23 Quarterfinals (12/3): at Youngstown State 18, Eastern Kentucky 15 • 1995 First round (11/25): at Montana 48, Eastern Kentucky 0 • 1997 First round (11/29): at Western Kentucky 42, Eastern Kentucky 14 • 2007 First round (11/24): at Richmond 31, Eastern Kentucky 14 • 2008 First round (11/29): at Richmond 38, Eastern Kentucky 10

--Courtesy of College Sporting News web site

The EKU oﬀensive line celebrates a one-yard touchdown run by Allan Holland in the second quarter of the 2008 playoﬀ game at Richmond.

Did You Know … … Eastern Kentucky University has been to the NCAA FCS playoﬀs 19 times, tied with Montana for the most in FCS history.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

roy kidd stadium Roy Kidd Stadium, Hanger Field and the Robert B. Begley Building, the home of Colonel football since 1969, is one of the most unique, architecturally-designed academic-athletics complexes in the nation. Average attendance at football games has been around 10,000 fans in the last five seasons, highlighted by a crowd of 22,700 which watched the Colonels take on Western Kentucky in 2004 (the fifth-largest crowd in Roy Kidd Stadium history). The stadium portion of the Begley Complex was named in honor of former head football coach Roy Kidd. The dedication took place on Sept. 8, 1990, when the Colonels defeated Central Florida, 24-12. Eastern opened the stadium in 1969 defeating Austin Peay, 29-10. Hanger Field was officially dedicated on Sept. 26, 1970 when the Colonels downed East Tennessee, 10-6. The field itself continues to bear the name Hanger Field. The nine-story structure provides seating on its slanted roof for 16,000 football spectators while an additional 4,000 can be seated in bleachers across the field. Hanger Field underwent a transformation from natural grass to synthetic turf this past spring. The Colonels have found Kidd Stadium to their liking during its 40-year history. Entering the 2009 season, Eastern has won 188, lost 40, and tied 1 (.823 winning percentage), and had a home undefeated streak of 36 games which began on Sept. 23, 1978, and was brought to a halt Nov. 27, 1984. EKU also ran off 27-straight wins at Hanger Field from 1985-89 and had a Roy Kidd Stadium OVC consecutive game winning streak of 22 games dating back to 1977 broken in 1984 and another 20-game OVC win streak stopped in 1990. The single-level pressbox, which towers 94 feet above the playing field, has working space for 87 media representatives, including private coaching booths, radio booths and film areas. A new full-color video scoreboard was unveiled for the stadium in 1999. Facilities inside the stadium include offices for the athletics staff, locker rooms, media interview room and a modern training room. The structure also has 10 racquetball courts, two basketball courts, a gymnastics area, two cardiovascular rooms and classroom space to serve 2,000 students simultaneously.

Year-By-Year Records Year W L T 1969 3 1 0 1970 4 1 0 1971 4 1 0 1972 3 2 0 1973 4 2 0 1974 5 0 0 1975 4 1 0 1976 5 1 0 1977 3 2 0 1978 5 0 0 1979 7 0 0 1980 6 0 0 1981 7 0 0 1982 6 0 0 1983 4 1 1 1984 5 2 0 1985 4 1 0 1986 6 0 0 1987 5 0 0 1988 8 0 0 1989 5 1 0

Eastern Kentucky defeated Austin Peay in the inaugural game at then Hanger Field, 29-10, on Oct. 4, 1969.

Year W L T 1990 5 2 0 1991 8 0 0 1992 5 0 0 1993 4 2 0 1994 6 0 0 1995 6 0 0 1996 3 3 0 1997 4 1 0 1998 3 3 0 1999 4 1 0 2000 4 2 0 2001 5 1 0 2002 5 1 0 2003 4 1 0 2004 2 3 0 2005 4 1 0 2006 3 2 0 2007 5 0 0 2008 5 1 0 Tot. 188 40 1

Top 10 Crowds 1. 25,300 Oct. 20, 1979 EKU 8, Western Kentucky 6 2. 25,000 Oct. 22, 1977 EKU 35, Western Kentucky 10 3. 24,500 Oct. 23, 1971 Western Kentucky 16, EKU 7 4. 24,200 Oct. 25, 1975 EKU 13, Western Kentucky 7 5. 22,700 Sept. 18, 2004 Western Kentucky 21, EKU 8 6. 22,500 Oct. 31, 1970 EKU 17, Murray State 7 7. 22,400 Sept. 19, 1987 EKU 37, Marshall 34 8. 21,700 Sept. 10, 1988 EKU 48, Delaware State 7 9. 21,200 Nov. 1, 1980 EKU 24, Murray State 14 10. 20,800 Oct. 24, 1981 EKU 19, Western Kentucky 11

2 0

F o

i d e

eku football history There have been many successful years of Eastern Kentucky football, but a few truly stand out as memorable and historic seasons. Hall of Fame coach Roy Kidd took over an EKU program in the 1960s in need of a spark. In just his fourth season at the helm, the Colonels won the 1967 NCAA Mideast Region championship. A decade later, Kidd led Eastern to four straight national championship game appearances while capturing the 1979 and 1982 national crowns. In those four years, Eastern compiled a 46-7 record, was continually ranked No. 1 in the nation, finishing at the top spot in the country in both the 1981 and 1982 seasons. Those championship seasons also set in motion a string of 17 Division I FCS playoﬀ appearances during the next 19 seasons for the Colonels that three times – 1986, 1988 and 1991 – ended just short of national title games with close semifinal round losses. Today’s Colonels, now led by second-year head coach Dean Hood, hope to make some history of their own in 2009 and build upon the successes of past EKU championship squads.

the Colonels in a 55-0 trouncing of Northwood (Mich.) College. Guice was 17-of-30 in this game for 260 yards and four touchdown tosses. The stage was set for the game of the year for who else but cross-state rival Western Kentucky who was visiting EKU for what would turn out to be its last appearance at the antiquated Hanger Stadium that stood in the middle of campus. Every seat in the stadium was filled and many spectators stood on the hillside in the east end zone to form the record-setting 15,000 crowd in attendance that sunny Saturday afternoon. Co-captain defensive end Chuck Siemon One of the most memorable earned All-OVC honors in 1967. goal-line stands in Eastern history occurred in this game as the Headhunters stopped Western’s All-American tailback Dickie Moore six out of seven times from the just outside the one-yard line, before Moore finally punched it in on the eighth try for a touchdown. Eastern countered this score when fullback Bob Beck’s 10-yard touchdown run was followed by Guice’s two-point conversion run for the tying points, 14-14. A late would-be game-winning touchdown pass from Guice to Don Buehler was overthrown by inches as the game ended in a tie. Three more easy victories and a tie with Morehead State in the regular season finale left Eastern with a 7-1-2 record. The Colonels were then chosen to make the University’s second bowl appearance against Indiana Collegiate Conference champion Ball State University in the Grantland Rice Bowl in Murfreesboro, Tenn. This bowl game was being held to decide the NCAA Mideast Regional Championship, which included a 10-state and 100 team area, one of four such college division championships set up by the NCAA that year. Eastern went into the game shorthanded as the NCAA would not allow freshmen to play, which kept running backs McCoy and fullback Butch Evans on the sidelines. Kidd countered this ruling by moving All-American receiver Aaron Marsh to tailback. This move paid oﬀ as Marsh made a huge contribution in the first half, picking up 46 yards on the ground, grabbing three passes and totaling 39 yards on two punt returns, before being forced from the game with a back injury. After the Colonels were leading 13-7 at the break, it was time for one of the biggest plays in Colonel football history when AllAmerican nose guard Teddy Taylor burst through the line, stole the ball from Cardinal quarterback Doc Heath and ran 39 yards for a score that put Eastern up, 20-7. Ball State, ranked fifth in the nation heading into the Grantland Rice Bowl, responded by reaching EKU’s nine yard-line before the Colonel defense stiﬀened and stopped the Cardinals’ drive. The next few minutes was vintage Guice. He sliced and diced the Ball State defense, hitting six straight passes for 64 of the 91 yards in the drive, and culminated the back-breaking sequence of events with a 28-yard scoring pass to Ted Holcomb that provided the Colonels with an insurmountable 27-7 lead.

1967 Mideast Region Champions In the 10 years prior to 1967, Eastern Kentucky had managed only two winning seasons. However, Coach Kidd and the Colonels tallied a respectful 7-3 record in 1966, setting the stage for the first EKU championship team. “This team got the championship tradition started at Eastern,” said Kidd, who coached the Colonels to 315 victories in 39 years, won 16 OVC titles, two national I-AA crowns and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. “They have always been and will always be one of my favorite teams.” Things started out on a sour note that season when the Colonels opened their 10-game schedule with a 16-0 loss to a tough University of Dayton team on the road in a contest that saw EKU held to just 34 yards rushing, while the Flyers piled up 231 yards on the ground. This was the last game that the Colonels would lose that year.

“The success for this program really began with the groups ahead of us. Guys like (quarterback) Larry Marmie and (middle guard) Ron DaVingo … we learned a lot from them. Coach Kidd had the vision and we all bought into it.” – Jim Guice, Grantland Rice Bowl MVP – The second game of the year was a 35-7 decision for the Colonels over OVC rival East Tennessee that produced the emergence of freshman tailback Jack McCoy. He finished the game with 74 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Tim Speaks, subbing for an injured Jim Guice, directed the Colonels to a 37-0 win over Austin Peay in the third game. The EKU defensive unit, known as the ‘Headhunters,’ lived up to their moniker by shutting out the Bucs as tri-captain Chuck Siemon and all-conference linebacker Ron Reed combined for 16 tackles and 20 assists in the win. Eastern’s quality depth at quarterback again proved to be too much for opponent number four that season as Speaks started at signal-caller for the Colonels, while first team All-OVC and All-American candidate Guice was used in passing situations only, as Eastern edged Middle Tennessee, 14-7. Eastern’s last nonconference game came the following week when 15 records fell for

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

eku football history In the jubilant EKU locker room following the 27-13 victory over Ball State, the tri-captains for the ’67 Colonels – Harry Lenz, Siemon and Marsh – presented the game ball to their elated coach, Roy Kidd, signifying his first championship season at Eastern. “Coach, you are the best coach in the OVC, the Mideast Region and anywhere else that anybody plays football,” Lenz said. In addition to Guice, Marsh and Holcomb’s heroics and the overall play of the Headhunters in the Bowl victory, John Tazel concluded his fabulous EKU career with a remarkable performance that included 11 pass receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown. “Ball State was a very good team,” Kidd said. “The thing that bothered me the most was their size. They were not only one of the biggest, but also one of the quickest teams we had ever faced.” Guice, who was chosen MVP of the game, set a Grantland Rice Bowl record for passing percentage (15-of-19, .788), throwing for 136 yards and two scores. “When you talk about what got it all started for the tremendous success this program has enjoyed for the past 40 years, you have to start here with this 1967 Eastern team,” former EKU head football coach Danny Hope said. All-OVC fullback Dale Patton ran for 121 yards to help the Colonels capture their first national championship, a 30-7 victory over Lehigh in 1979.

1979 National Champions Eastern’s entry in national football prominence began ominously during spring break in 1979 when Colonel oﬀensive lineman Don McKinnon tragically lost his life quickly with a bout with meningitis on March 11, 1979. EKU’s football family responded to this unpredictable loss to its football family by wearing McKinnon’s No. 68 on their helmets and by having the No. 68 painted in the corner of each end zone at Hanger Stadium for the 1979 year. The 1979 season began on the heels of an 8-2 1978 campaign when EKU opened the season at NCAA Division I-A opponent Kent State. A goal line stand late in the game gave Eastern a hardfought 17-14 win over the Golden Flashes and signaled to the football world that this ’79 team could indeed be something special.

With just seconds remaining, Western lined up for the 18-yard chip-shot boot that would give the ’Toppers the victory. However, senior All-Ohio Valley Conference defensive back Danny Martin had other ideas as he broke through the line and blocked the kick, preserving the two-point victory. Elation was short-lived, however. The emotional victory took its toll as the Colonels traveled to Murray State the next weekend for an ABC televised contest that ended with the Colonels on the short end of a 24-7 Racer victory. Eastern rebounded with three straight impressive victories — 35-0 over Tennessee Tech, 27-21 over No. 2 ranked Jackson State and 34-7 over conference rival Morehead State. These three wins, coupled with Grambling’s loss to Southern, caught the I-AA football committee’s attention and Eastern entered the four-team playoff for the national championship as an at-large representative. EKU made the most of its invitation, hosting the game and ABC television in what was called by one veteran network announcer as “the most exciting football game I have ever seen.” The Colonels were pitted against No. 1 ranked Nevada-Reno and its outstanding tailback Frank Hawkins in the opening round game. Once again, much like in the Western Kentucky contest played earlier that season at EKU, it seemed as though a last-minute kick was going to send Eastern to defeat. With Nevada-Reno having reeled off 20 straight points to tie the score at 23-all with 39 seconds left, All-American noseguard Joe Richard took a page out of Danny Martin’s ‘kick-blocking book’ and stormed through the line to block the extra point, leaving the score knotted at 23, keeping EKU’s national title dreams alive. In the first overtime period, both teams scored a touchdown and kicked the extra point. In the second overtime, Eastern’s defense stiffened and held the Wolfpack scoreless on its possession. After moving the ball to the one-yard line, Kidd called on the reliable David Flores who booted the winning 17-yard field goal that gave the Colonels the 33-30 victory and sent Eastern packing to Orlando, Fla., for an appearance at the Citrus Bowl Stadium and a match-up with the nation’s best I-AA defense — the Engineers of Lehigh University in the national championship game.

“That 1979 team was a group of kids that never gave up … If you believe in destiny, I believe that team was destined to be winners from the very first game of that season.” – Roy Kidd, former EKU head coach – Eastern won four of its next five contests, defeating Troy State, Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee and Division I-A Cal-State Fullerton, losing only to East Tennessee, 27-20. This quick start propelled the Colonels to a 5-1 record and a No. 1 national ranking coming into EKU’s annual Homecoming battle with arch-rival Western Kentucky. The 54th renewal of the state’s oldest football rivalry on Oct. 20, 1979, between Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky lived up to its billing. The game produced the biggest crowd in Roy Kidd Stadium history as 25,300 football fans filled every inch of stadium, bleacher and hillside seating available on a beautiful 75-degree sunny afternoon. Fifty-nine minutes into the contest the scoreboard read Eastern 8, Western 6 with the diﬀerence being a two-point conversion pass from EKU quarterback Bill Hughes to tight end Cris Curtis. However, the Hilltoppers were driving and obviously setting up what the Red and White faithful surely figured would be a gamewinning field goal.

2 0

F o

i d e

eku football history “That 1979 team was a group of kids that never gave up,” Kidd said. “They kept getting better and better as the year wore on and kept plugging until they reached their goal of winning it all. If you believe in destiny, I believe that team was destined to be winners from the very first game of that season.” Eastern literally ran all over the vaunted Lehigh defense, totaling 288 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. All-OVC fullback Dale Patton and tailback Alvin Miller led the way with 121 and 81 yards, respectively, on the ground. Miller was named MVP of the national championship game, as he totaled 144 allpurpose yards in the Colonels’ dominating 30-7 win. The jubilant EKU locker room underneath the massive Citrus Bowl stadium was filled with tears of joy and tears of remembrance as Don MacKinnon’s mother and sister made their way through a host of well-wishers, members of the media and Colonel players and coaches to where Coach Kidd stood with the coveted national championship game ball. As Don’s mother, Elizabeth MacKinnon, accepted the game ball, thoughts went back to the goal-line stand in the season opening victory against Kent State, to Danny Martin’s blocked field goal against Western Kentucky, to Joe Richards’ blocked extra point against Nevada-Reno and to other “big-time” plays that kept the dream alive. “I really think his [Don MacKinnon] memory was an inspiration to this team,” Martin said, whose No. 7 jersey will long be remembered as always being around the football and making big play after big play. “I know that sometimes when I was down and things weren’t going well, I’d find myself thinking about him.” Miller echoed the thoughts of his teammate. “I gave my best for Don and so did everybody else,” said the always aﬀable Miller. “We were really a close bunch of guys in ’79 that had a lot of fun playing football together,” Hope remembered. “I believe as I look back on our football history this team might have been extra special for the University because this was the first time that they got to take Cinderella to the Ball. There’s always a lot of memories and pride felt when you talk about that first national championship team.”

Linebacker Alex Dominguez led EKU in tackles in 1980 and 1982.

As EKU was returning to the hotel after the game, the marquee at the team’s headquarters in Orlando told the story of a very exciting 1979 football season – “Congratulations! Eastern Kentucky No. 1 National Champs.”

1980 National Finalists Thirty-three lettermen returned for Kidd as the Colonels tried to defend their national crown in 1980. The season began with a shockingly close 24-21 come-from-behind victory over Kentucky State and, seven games into the season, Eastern stood with a 5-2 overall record and 2-2 conference mark. Much like the year before, it was time to make a statement, and the Colonels did just that, reeling off four straight wins over Murray State, Tennessee Tech, Division I-A East Carolina and Morehead State to secure its second straight at-large bid into the four-team I-AA playoff field. Instead of opening at the friendly confines of Eastern’s Hanger Field, the I-AA committee sent the Colonels to Bethlehem, Pa., for a rematch of the 1979 national championship contest to do battle with the then-ranked No. 1 Lehigh Engineers. In a tight contest, Colonel tailback Anthony Braxton’s 40-yard run down the near sideline gave EKU the boost it needed in a 23-20 upset victory. This set up a second straight national championship game — this time in Sacramento, Calif., in the Camellia Bowl versus the Boise State University Broncos. A long touchdown pass from quarterback Chris Isaac to split end David Booze gave Eastern the 29-24 lead with just 55 seconds left until a second consecutive national title. Boise State, however, methodically advanced the ball downfield and faced a fourth and goal from the Colonels’ 16-yard line. Bronco quarterback Joe Aliotti was able to elude the Colonel pass rush and found an open receiver in the end zone for the gamewinning touchdown. The 31-29 final verdict was gut-wrenching and difficult to accept on the foggy, drizzly California day as the 1980 Colonels had to settle for the national runner-up trophy.

1979 Championship Box Score Dec. 15, 1979 ~ Tangerine Bowl ~ Orlando, Fla. Lehigh 0 7 0 vs. Eastern Kentucky 7 7 7

0 9

– –

7 30

EKU 7, LEH 0 – Bill Hughes 1-yard run (3:37, 1st) EKU 14, LEH 0 – Nicky Yeast 1-yard run (12:24, 2nd) EKU 14, LEH 7 – Bob Romeo 1-yard run (3:58, 2nd) EKU 21, LEH 7 – Dale Patton 2-yard run (9:32, 3rd) EKU 24, LEH 7 – David Flores 29-yard field goal (6:22, 4th) EKU 30, LEH 7 – Anthony Braxton 14-yard run, 2-pt. conversion failed (0:25, 4th) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

LEH 10 91 102 6-23-2 6-35.8 2-1 2-30

EKU 16 288 49 1-5-2 3-34.8 1-1 3-36

Rushing – Passing –

(LEH) Rabuck 17-55-0; (EKU) Patton 21-121-1 (LEH) Andres 6-19-102, 0 TD, 0 INT (EKU) Hughes 1-5-49, 0 TD, 2 INT Receiving – (LEH) Anastasio 2-40-0; (EKU) Parrish 1-49-0 79

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

eku football history “You really can’t be sad about this season,” recalled EKU oﬀensive line coach Tom Jones. “You’ve got to realize not everyone gets to the finals … especially three years in a row.”

1981 National Finalists

Kidd, who was honored at the conclusion of the 1980 season as the Chevrolet and ABC Sports I-AA National Coach of the Year, welcomed back 36 lettermen for the 1981 season as EKU went 10-1 1982 National Champions through regular season play with the only blemish coming at Division I-A Navy. The string of four straight national championship game apFollowing the loss to the Midshipmen in the third game of the pearances would end in 1982 during the most magical of seasons year, sophomore tailback Terence Thompson’s effort against the which culminated in an undefeated 13-0 record, a No. 1 national University of Akron started the Colonels on a 10-game winning ranking and the school’s second national football crown. streak that would send EKU into the national title contest with a The ’82 year began with a nail-biter at Orangeburg, S.C., 12-1 record. On that day in September, Thompson rushed for a against South Carolina State. Eastern was trailing 19-17 late in the then-school record 293 yards and tied another school mark in that game when defensive end Allen Young blocked a Bulldog punt, same game as he found paydirt four times on runs of 18, 66, 78 setting up Lovett’s game-winning 39-yard field goal. and 93 yards. “We tried to keep the ball in “You really can’t be sad about this season [1981]. Eastern’s 19-11 victory at the middle of the goal posts,” Hanger Field over Western Ken- You’ve got to realize that not everyone gets to the Kidd said. “We noticed that the tucky gave the Colonels sole posones he had missed were from session of first place in the OVC. finals … especially three years in a row.” the hashmarks.” – Tom Jones, former EKU offensive line coach – That win was preserved when Before the game-winning defensive tackle Randy Taylor kick, Lovett groomed his spot sacked Hilltopper quarterback Ralph Antone late to attempt the field goal by pulling the tall in the game. Two weeks later, EKU clinched its grass from the turf, leveling a smoother surface seventh conference crown and first since 1976 in which to kick. His quick work brought the when the Colonels demolished Tennessee Tech, needed result as his field goal fluttered through 63-20. the uprights to start the Colonels on their undeIn the first round of the playoffs which had feated year. expanded that year to three rounds, EKU hosted This win featured quarterback Tuck Woolum Tubby Raymond’s Delaware Blue Hens in a in his first start for the Colonels and he responded shootout. Colonel quarterback Chris Isaac hit with a 14-of-28 afternoon passing for 209 yards, flanker Ranard McPhaul on a 32-yard scoring pass including a 70-yard strike to tight end Tron Armmidway through the final quarter to give Eastern strong. the lead. Later, defensive back Gus Parks ended In the fifth game of the year, a 35-10 win any Delaware hopes of springing the upset with over Middle Tennessee, split end Steve Bird was an interception as EKU held on for a 35-28 victory, named OVC Offensive Player of the Week for sending Eastern into a rematch of the 1980 nahis performance against the Blue Raiders which tional title game with a semifinal contest at Boise, included six receptions for 127 yards and two Idaho, against the BSU Broncos. touchdowns. Tailback Eddie Hairston aided the On a windy, snowswept lake-blue color Astrocause by rushing for 155 yards and a score as the turf field before 22,000 rabid Bronco fans, Eastern Colonels solidified their No. 1 ranking and set avenged its devastating loss the year before to up the daunting task ahead of going to Bowling BSU by handing Boise State a 23-17 defeat on the Green and doing battle with Western Kentucky. strength of three Jamie Lovett barefoot-kicked For the first time since 1968 when Eastern field goals. defeated Western 16-7 in the dedication game of For the third straight year, Eastern found itself the Hilltoppers’ L.T. Smith Stadium, the Colonels Quarterback Tuck Woolum threw for in the national championship game, this time in came away with a victory. A Woolum-to-Bird 491,923 yards and 14 touchdowns in the Wichita Falls, Texas, in a Pioneer Bowl appearyard touchdown pass got the scoring underway ance against Idaho State. Bengal quarterback Mike undefeated 1982 season. for EKU, as Terrence Thompson returned from Machurek’s accurate touch was too much for the an ankle injury to rush for four scores and 143 yards in the 35-21 Colonel defense as he completed 29-of-44 passes for 330 yards and Colonel win. four scores as Idaho State won the national crown with a 34-23 The Eastern defense, led by Taylor, Dominguez, Hill, nosedecision over the Colonels. guard Mike McShane, Parks and defensive back Anthony Jones A remarkable season that was highlighted among other excitshut down the Western attack that afternoon with the win running ing plays by flanker Jerry Parrish’s 87-yard run on a reverse for the Colonels’ record to 6-0. a score in Eastern’s 14-3 win over Dayton; senior roverback and And then it was time for “The Game” – the contest that is still 1999 College Football Hall of Fame inductee George Floyd’s talked about and etched in the memory banks of all diehard Cologame-saving interception in a 24-20 defeat of Murray State, one of nel fans. a school-record 10 interceptions that season; and the emergence of Murray State was the opponent, a national TV audience “The Bruise Brothers” at linebacker – junior Alex Dominguez and watched on the SuperStation TBS and 18,100 fans were in attensophomore David Hill – had come to its conclusion with Eastern dance on a beautiful October night. finishing the year ranked No. 1 in the nation with a final 12-2 overTo win this game and keep its record unblemished for the year, all record. Eastern had to mount a 16-play, 73-yard drive that featured an 80

2 0

F o

i d e

eku football history The second round of the playoffs found Eastern hosting the big, fast, talented Tennessee State Tigers who featured arguably one of the best teams to ever play at Hanger Field with players like defensive end Richard Dent, running back James Hunter and fullback Larry Kinnebrew on the roster. Somehow, with zeros showing on the clock at the end of the fourth quarter, Eastern had escaped with a 13-7 victory. Longtime TSU coach John Merritt had boldly predicted at the two team’s combined banquet the night before the game that “we were going to cage the bird.” And TSU was able to do that, but yet failed to put but seven points on the board, as EKU won its 12th straight game of the season and its 31st consecutive home game. The Delaware Blue Hens were now all that stood between EKU and a second national title. The venue – Wichita Falls, Texas, and a second straight appearance in the I-AA Pioneer Bowl. In the title game, Parks blocked his sixth kick of the season, this one a Delaware field goal attempt which was scooped up by defensive end Richard Bell who romped 77 yards for a touchdown as EKU ran out to a 17-0 lead over the Blue Hens. Although Delaware scored 14 fourth-quarter points, the Colonel defense held firm and Eastern had its second national football title. “Tuck became a super player and was a real leader that year,” Kidd said. “And our defense played its best two games of the year in the playoffs against Tennessee State and Delaware.” In those final two games, Eastern held the nation’s top two scoring teams to a combined total of just 21 points. “The 1982 season was simply amazing,” Bird said, who signed with the NFL St. Louis Cardinals upon graduation. “Everybody on that team brought something to the table and we all believed in each other. We went into that huddle. There was no funny business. We each had a job to do and we went out and did it and I’m talking about all 11 guys on every play. “Tuck was great and he deserved to be the captain,” continued Bird. “He was always there for everybody, both on and off the field. Everybody loved him and he just kept proving people wrong with the way he played. I’ve been around a lot of teams and that was a unigue bunch of seniors that refused to lose.” Four years … 53 games … 46 wins … four straight national championship games … two national titles … numerous weeks of being ranked No. 1 during those four seasons … two conference championships … the 1982 season culminating with a perfect 13-0 record … first OVC team to win 13 games and one of the first in the history of college football to reach that win total in one season. Can we say the word DYNASTY?

1982 Championship Box Score Dec. 18, 1982 ~ Memorial Stadium ~ Wichita Falls, Texas Eastern Kentucky 0 10 7 0 – vs. Delaware 0 0 0 14 –

17 14

EKU 7, UD 0 – Richard Bell 77-yard blocked field goal return (9:40, 2nd) EKU 10, UD 0 – Jamie Lovett 37-yard field goal (3:10, 2nd) EKU 17, UD 0 – Nicky Yeast 1-yard run (13:28, 3rd) EKU 17, UD 6 – Mark Steimer 20-yard pass from Kevin Phelan, 2-pt. conversion failed (9:35, 4th) EKU 17, UD 14 – Tim Sager 5-yard pass from Rick Scully, 2-pt. conversion good by Steimer pass from Scully (5:38, 4th) First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Punting Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Poss.

EKU 13 190 61 6-13-1 8-42.7 5-2 5-41 31:41

UD 18 134 191 13-32-0 10-41.6 5-1 7-45 28:19

Rushing – Passing –

(EKU) Thompson 24-110-0; (UD) Clement 7-42-0 (EKU) Woolum 6-13-61, 0 TD, 1 INT (UD) Scully 12-31-171, 1 TD, 0 INT Receiving – (EKU) Bird 3-28-0; (UD) Clement 5-60-0

unheard-of three fourth-down conversions, including one fourthdown run by fullback Nicky Yeast that netted eight inches on a fourth and six-inch situation. In a highlight-reel type game, it was once again the combination of Bird and Woolum that eventually put the game in the “W” column for the Colonels. This time, their six-yard touchdown hook-up with 14 seconds left gave Eastern a 21-20 lead. The students were so involved that twice they rushed on to the field with excitement, once when Bird’s score had tied the game at 20-all and once when Lovett’s extra point gave Eastern the lead. After Eastern was assessed 27 yards in penalties for the fans rushing onto the field, Lovett had to kick off from the 13-yard line, setting up the Racers near midfield after the return. Not until Anthony Jones made an interception near the goal line did EKU pull off one of the most memorable wins in school history. “We had lost our starting middle guard [McShane] and had an offensive tackle [Mark Willoughby] playing defensive tackle,” Kidd said in support of his team’s defensive effort. After EKU clinched the OVC championship with a 34-17 win over Tennessee Tech and rounded out the regular season with a 20-3 defeat of rival Morehead State, Eastern was set to enter the I-AA playoffs with a spotless 10-0 record. In the opening game of the playoffs, the Colonels gave coach Roy Kidd the best birthday present they could when they defeated coach Dennis Erickson’s Idaho Vandals, 38-30, on a warm December 4th night at Hanger Field. Offensively, Bird highlighted the playoff win with seven receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns, including one catch of 48 yards where his body was fully extended parallel to the ground to haul in the slightly overthrown Woolum pass. “This was the best game I’ve ever seen any individual have,” said Kidd as he talked about the All-American receiver Bird who hails from Kidd’s hometown of Corbin. The game was sealed when Jones made an interception with 38 seconds remaining to end the last Vandal scoring attempt.

Richard Bell chases down Delaware quarterback Rick Scully in the 1982 NCAA championship game. Bell finished the game with two tackles and a 77-yard touchdown return oﬀ a first quarter blocked field goal. 81

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- americans / honors all All-Americans John Killen HB Alfred Limb End Fred Darling OT J.W. “Spider” Thurman QB Charles Shuster HB Don Daly HB Roy Kidd QB Jimmy Chittum HB Buddy Pfaadt S Aaron Marsh SE Jim Guice QB Fred Troike OG Teddy Taylor NG Wally Chambers DT Everett Talbert TB Junior Hardin DT Roosevelt Kelly C Bob McIntyre LB George Floyd ROV Kevin Greve OG Steve Bird WR Chris Sullivan C Joe Spadafino OG Fred Harvey LB Dale Dawson K Aaron Jones DT Elroy Harris TB Jessie Small DE Al Jacevicius OT Kelly Blount LB Carl Satterly OT Ernest Thompson DL Markus Thomas TB Chad Bratzke DE James Hand OG Marc Collins P Tony McCombs LB Chris Guyton DB David Hoelscher DE Tyrone Hopson OT Alex Bannister WR Yeremiah Bell DB Pierre Wright DB Patrick Bugg TE Derrick Huﬀ DB Taylor Long K

OVC Player of the Year 1936 1936 1941 1941 1941, 42 1952 1953 1963 1966 1967 1968 1968 1969 1972 1974 1975 1976 1979 1980, 81 1980, 81 1982 1983, 84 1985 1986 1986 1987 1988 1988 1989, 90 1990 1991 1991 1992 1993 1994, 95 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 2000 2001 2004 2005, 06 2007 2008

Wally Chambers

Offensive Everett Talbert Ernie House Steve Bird Elroy Harris Markus Thomas Simon Fuentes Josh Greco Allan Holland

RB QB WR TB TB QB QB QB

1974, 76 1976 1982 1988 1991, 92 1997 2005 2007

Defensive Buddy Pfaadt George Floyd Fred Harvey Aaron Jones David Wilkins Chad Bratzke Tony McCombs Yeremiah Bell Justen Rivers Derrick Huﬀ

DB DB LB DL DE DE LB DB LB DB

1966 1980, 81 1984, 86 1987 1991 1993 1996 2001 2004 2007

Chad Bratzke Allan Holland

Academic All-Americans Steve Frommeyer Danny Copeland

FS DB

1977 1987

OVC Coach of the Year Roy Kidd (10) 1967, 74, 76, 81, 82, 83, 88, 90, 91, 97 Danny Hope 2007 Dean Hood 2008

OVC Athlete of the Year George Floyd Steve Bird Chris Sullivan Fred Harvey Markus Thomas

DB WR C LB TB

1982 1983 1985 1987 1993

Note: this award is given annually in the spring to the league’s top male student-athlete overall

Alfred Limb

Danny Copeland 82

2 0

F o

i d e

NFF hall of famers George Floyd

Roy Kidd

(inducted 1999) George Floyd, former defensive back for Eastern Kentucky University from 197881, was among the 1999 Divisional Class of Inductees for the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies were held in South Bend, Ind. “We’re very happy George was chosen for such a high honor,” former EKU head football coach Roy Kidd said, who joined Floyd in the Hall in August 2003. “I know one thing, that young man could play the game of football. And one of the things I liked best about George was that he didn’t mind hitting people. He was always around the football and was certainly a big reason for our success those four years he played for us.” Floyd was a member of Eastern’s first I-AA national championship team (1979) and played for two other Colonel teams (1980, 1981) that went to the national championship game before losing. He was a first-team All-American those last two years he played for EKU. The defensive back was a four-year starter and served as the team co-captain in 1981. Floyd was selected as the 1980 Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year after recording five interceptions, one of which he returned 100 yards for a touchdown. While at Eastern, Floyd set several school records, two of which still stand – career interceptions (22) and career interception return yardage (328). “We are proud of the Divisional Hall of Fame program, now in its fifth year, which continues to positively impact college football by honoring players and coaches from the divisional level with the ultimate honor, induction into the College Football Hall of Fame,” stated Chairman of the National Football Foundation, Jon F. Hanson. Floyd played four years (1983-86) of professional football for the National Football League’s New York Jets. He is currently an assistant principal at Boone County High School in Florence, Ky. Included in the 1999 Divisional Hall of Fame Class were George Bork, quarterback, Northern Illinois (1960-63); Randy Trautman, defensive tackle, Boise State (1961-64); Willie Gallimore, halfback, Florida A&M (1953-56); Jim LeClair, defensive tackle, North Dakota (1970-71); Teel Bruner, defensive back, Centre College (1982-85); and Floyd. Coaches in the ’99 Hall of Fame Class were Billy Nicks, Morris Brown (1930-42) and Prairie View A&M (1945-47, ’52-65) and James Sochor, California-Davis (1970-89).

(inducted 2003) The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame inducted legendary former Eastern Kentucky football coach Roy Kidd into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Kidd, who retired from his coaching duties at EKU, his alma mater, after the 2002 football season as the sixth all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I or I-AA football history, coached the Colonels for 39 years, compiling a 315-123-8 (.715) overall record. During his tenure at Eastern from 1964-2002, he led the Colonels to 16 Ohio Valley Conference titles and made a record 17 NCAA Division I-AA playoﬀ appearances. EKU appeared in four consecutive NCAA Division I-AA national championship contests, winning the 1979 and 1982 national titles. A two-time Division I-AA National Coach of the Year and 10time OVC Coach of the Year, Kidd has the third most victories at a single school among all divisions in NCAA history. In 39 seasons, his teams recorded 37 non-losing seasons, including a current streak of 25 consecutive seasons with a winning record. Kidd, who has coached 41 players who have gone on to sign with National Football League teams, 55 All-Americans and 202 first team All-OVC selections, is a member of the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame and has had the EKU football stadium named in his honor. A past president of the American Football Coaches Association, Kidd has been a two-time Lexington Herald Sportsman of the Year. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s highest football award each season, given to the best high school football player in the state of Kentucky, is named the Roy Kidd Award. Beginning with the 2003 season, the OVC Coach of the Year award was named the Roy Kidd OVC Coach of the Year Award. Kidd was inducted into the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame on May 30, 2003, at the league’s Honors Luncheon held in Nashville, Tenn.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- conference players all First Team All-OVC

C Joe Graybeal (1959)

NG Joe Richard (1978, 79)

DE Jessie Small (1987, 88)

Delmas Freeman Paul Wright Ray Pelfrey Carl Plantholt Ed Zoretic Chuck Hertzer Alex Kolakowski Chuck Schmitt Roy Kidd Carl Oakley Don Daly James Hanlon Jerry Johns Bob Mueller Frank Nassida Fred Winscher Tom Schulte John Sebest Dave Bishop Joe Graybeal Steve Herczeg Eddie Miller Jimmy Chittum Don MacDonald Ken Goodhew Chuck Siemon Roy Evans Roscoe Perkins Buddy Pfaadt Jim Guice Aaron Marsh Mike Smith Bill Brewer Harry Lenz Ron Reed Teddy Taylor Fred Troike Jim Moberly Jerry Pullins Jimmie Brooks Larry Kaelin Wally Chambers James Croudep Butch Evans Harry Irwin James Porter James Wilson Larry Kirksey Rich Thomas Alfred Thompson Joe Alvino Earl Cody Junior Hardin Robyn Hatley John Revere Stan Roberts Everett Talbert Elmo Boyd Scott McCallister Ernie House Roosevelt Kelly Anthony Miller Randy Heaberlin Stan Mitchell Jim Nelson Dean Stucky Danny Martin David Neal

OG C Back OG Back Back DE OT Back OG Back Back OG Back NT DE DE RB RB C OT OG RB OG OG DE OT OG DB QB SE CB OT DB LB NG OG LB PK RB OG DT LB FB OT DB TE SE LB RB OG K DT/LB OT FL NG RB SE RB QB C DB OT RB FL OG DB C 84

1948 1948 1949 1949 1949 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1954 1954 1954 1954 1955 1957 1958 1959 1959 1959 1961, 62 1961 1962 1964, 67 1965 1965 1965, 66 1966 1966, 67 1966 1967, 68 1967 1967 1967, 68, 69 1967, 68 1968 1968 1969, 70, 71 1969 1970, 72 1970, 72 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1973 1973 1974, 76 1974 1974, 75 1974, 75 1974 1974 1974, 76 1975, 76 1975 1976 1976 1976, 77 1977 1977 1977 1977, 78 1978, 79 1978, 79

Dale Patton Joe Richard Chris Roberts David Flores Kevin Greve Bob McIntyre George Floyd Darryl Lawson Joe Schipske James Shelton David Dihrkop Alex Dominguez Jerry Parrish Chris Taylor Randy Taylor Terence Thompson Tron Armstrong Steve Bird Tuck Woolum Mike Bobek David Hill Anthony Jones Mike McShane Chris Sullivan Fred Harvey Charles Keller Joe Spadafino Keith Bosley James Crawford Aaron Jones Eugene Banks Danny Copeland Dale Dawson Byron Ingram John Jackson John Klingel Pat Smith Harold Torrens Gary Greve Elroy Harris David Miller Jessie Small Oscar Angulo Mike Cadore Chris CoďŹ&#x20AC;ey Kelly Cutright Mike Delvisco Mike Kelly Tim Lester Randy Bohler Jim Von Handorf Al Jacevicius Mark Mitchell Bernard Rhodes Markus Thomas Ernest Thompson Kelly Blount Craig Brooks John Holmes Brett Kolnick Greg McKee Carl Satterly David Wilkins Tim Wimbley Chris McNamee Mike Roth Randy Wardlow Chad Bratzke Brad Ladd Brian Pressler

FB NG DE K OG LB DB OT C DT OT LB FL OG DT RB WR WR QB OG LB DB NG C LB DE OT OT RB DT NG DB K C OT DE DB NG OG RB OT DE TE SE LB S C OG RB FL C OT OG DL RB NG LB S OG DE DT OT DE OG S OG DE DT DB OT

1978, 79 1978, 79 1978 1979 1979, 80, 81 1979 1980, 81 1980 1980 1980 1981 1981, 82 1981 1981, 82 1981, 82 1981 1982 1982 1982 1983 1983 1983, 84 1983 1983, 84 1984, 86 1984 1984, 85 1985 1985, 87 1985, 87 1986, 87 1986, 87 1986 1986 1986, 87 1986 1986 1986, 87 1987 1987, 88 1987 1987, 88 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988, 91 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989, 92 1989, 90, 91 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990, 91 1990, 91 1990, 91 1990, 91 1991 1991 1991 1992, 93 1992 1992

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- conference players all Mike Thomas Leon Brown Jason Combs Chris Guyton James Hand Tim McNamee Carlos Timmons Joel Woods Marc Collins Roosevelt Givens Tony McCombs Joe Smith Chris Whitefield Joe Ganns William Murrell Scooter Asel Brandyon Brantley Britt Bowen Roger Orlandini Simon Fuentes David Hoelscher Tyrone Hopson Josh Hunter Derick Logan Rondel Menendez Terry Thomas Alex Bannister Yeremiah Bell Corey Crume Nick Hill Marcus Adams Brent Fox C.J. Hudson Chris Minter Sunsett Graham Justen Rivers Larry Turner Donnell Allison Chad Dewberry Allen Evans Jerome Jones Pierre Wright Patrick Bugg Mark Cristiani Sean Dumford Josh Greco Andre Ralston Brandon Rosser Brandon Gathof Chris Coy Shawn Dedden Allan Holland Derrick Huﬀ Bakahri Thornton Derek Hardman Taylor Long Stephen Sizemore

OG RB OT S OG P LB C P DT LB DB TE DB RB DB OG LB OT QB DE OT OG TB SE DT WR DB RB DE DT OT RB DE DB LB OG/C DB DE RS LB SS TE DL OT QB WR LB DB DE C QB DB OG OT K TE

1992 1993 1993, 94, 95 1993, 97 1993, 94, 95 1993 1993 1993 1994, 95 1994 1994, 95, 96 1994 1994 1995 1995, 96 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997, 98 1997, 99 1997 1997, 98 1999 2000 2000, 01 2000 2000, 02 2001, 02 2001 2001, 04 2001 2002 2002, 03, 04 2002, 03 2003 2003, 04 2003 2004 2004 2005, 06 2005, 06 2005, 07 2005 2005 2005 2006, 07, 08 2007, 08 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008

Second Team All-OVC George Floyd Tim Frommeyer Bill Hughes Alvin Miller Jerry Parrish David Booze Rodney Byrd Alex Dominguez David Flores Chris Isaac Dale Patton Robbie Andrews Brooks Dalrymple Lorenzo Fields Toby Gilbert Brett Kolnick Chris McNamee Bryan Barrett Chad Bratzke Markus Thomas Todd Duﬀy Tim McNamee Carlo Stallings Marc Collins Jason Dunn Mike Penman Daryle Wagner Bob Head John Sacca Carlos Timmons Bobby Washington Ronnie Bell Steve Gulash David Hoelscher Tommy Luginbill Chris Whitefield William Murrell Son Tran Britt Bowen Corey Clark Justin Ernest John Wright Stephen Brown Shawn Gallant Josh Hunter Jason Muchow Scooter Asel Corey Crume Lewis Diaz Jason Martin Anthony Watson Marcus Adams Brett O’Buck Tim Gibbens Eric Sims Chad Dewberry C.J. Hudson Phil Kuhl Mike Dunn Terry Ennis Matt Guice Will Heineman Andre Ralston Kyle Barber Patrick Bugg Sean Dumford Cardius Dowell Marcus Mayes

DB DE QB RB WR WR DB LB K QB RB DB OG QB DL DE DB P DT RB K P FB K/P TE RB DL DB QB LB WR/RS LB DL DL QB TE RS C LB DB DL K P DB OG DL DB RB OT K TE DL OG LB DB DL RB P DL RB QB OG WR RS TE OT DL LB 85

1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989, 91 1991 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992 1993, 94, 95 1993 1993 1993 1994, 96 1994 1994 1994, 97 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998, 99 1999 1999 1999, 00 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003, 04 2004 2004 2004, 06 2005, 07 2005

Tremayne Perkins Brandon Rosser Davin Walker George Anderson Justin Curry Zach Denton Taylor Long Stephen Sizemore Bobby Washington Sam Reid Tyjuan Jones

DB LB RS LB LB DB K TE RB C LB

2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007, 08 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008

Note: First and second team all-conference selections have been awarded since 1991. There were also second team picks in 1979, 1980 and 1989.

OG James Hand (1993, 94, 95)

DB Brandon Gathof (2006, 07, 08)

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

colonel records Team Single Game Records

Individual Single Game Records

Largest margin of victory: 67-0 vs. Morehead State, 1925 Largest margin of defeat: 99-0 vs. Wittenberg, 1931

Rushing Attempts: 43 (Alfred Thompson vs. Morehead St., 1973) Rushing Yards: 300 (Markus Thomas vs. Marshall, 1989) Longest run from scrimmage: 99 yards (Bobby Washington at Murray State, 2007)

Most EKU points: 67 vs. Morehead State, 1925 Most opponent points: 99 vs. Wittenberg, 1931

Pass Attempts: 71 (Josh Greco at Eastern Illinois, 2005) Completions: 39 (Josh Greco at Eastern Illinois, 2005) Passing Yards: 398 (Josh Greco at Eastern Illinois, 2005) Touchdown Passes: 4 – six players tied (last time: Josh Greco at Tennessee State, 2005)

Rushing Yards: 510 vs. East Tennessee, 1977 Rushing First Downs: 26 vs. Morehead State, 1989 Touchdown Passes: 6 vs. Northwood in 1967; vs. Tennessee Tech, 2005 PATs: 9 vs. Tennessee Tech, 1981

Receptions: 19 (Aaron Marsh vs. Northwood, 1967) Receiving Yards: 316 (Aaron Marsh vs. Northwood, 1967)

Touchdowns: 9 vs. Evansville, 1953; vs. Tennessee Tech, 1981 First Downs: 33 vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1975

Field Goals: 5 (Jamie Lovett vs. Youngstown State, 1983) PATs: 9 (Jamie Lovett vs. Tennessee Tech, 1981) Kicking Points: 16 (Jamie Lovett vs. Youngstown State, 1983) Longest field goal: 57 yards (Dale Dawson vs. Murray State, 1985)

Rushing Defense: (-43) vs. Middle Tennessee, 1981 Fewest First Downs Allowed: 2 vs. Murray State, 1976 Penalty Yards: 201 vs. Morehead State, 1988

Points: 26 (Elroy Harris vs. Austin Peay, 1988) Touchdowns: 4 – eight players tied: (last time: Mark Dunn vs. Southeast Missouri, 2005) Kickoﬀ Return Yards: 232 (Mike Cadore vs. NE Louisiana, 1987) Longest kickoﬀ return: 100 (Davin Walker vs. Murray State, 2006, and Leon Brown twice, last vs WKU, 1992) Punts: 13 – two players tied: (last time: Phil Kuhl vs. Murray State, 2001) Punting Yards: 488 (Phil Kuhl vs. Murray State, 2001) Longest punt: 78 yards (Bob Plotts vs. Tampa, 1966) Longest punt return: 88 yards (Tony James vs. Austin Peay, 1982, and vs. Florida A&M, 1984)

The 1988 Colonels tallied 424 points and piled up 5,793 yards of total oﬀense. Both of those numbers are program single season records.

Interceptions: 4: two players tied: (last time: Pat Smith vs. Marshall, 1986) Longest interception return: 100 (George Floyd vs. Youngstown St., 1980)

Team Single Season Records Undefeated Seasons: 1940 (8-0-0), 1954 (8-0-1), 1982 (13-0-0) Wins: 13 in 1982 (13-0-0) Losses: 8 in 1929 (1-8-0) Ties: 4 in 1909 (0-0-4) Consecutive Wins: 18 (1982-83) Consecutive games without a loss: 19 (1982-83), 1 tie Rushing Yards: 4,309 (1988) Rushing First Downs: 212 (1988) Pass Attempts: 413 (2005) Completions: 234 (2005) Completion Percentage: 62.3 (1988) Passing Yards: 3,119 (2005) Passing First Downs: 125 (2005) Total Oﬀense: 5,793 (1988) PATs: 49 (1994, 1995) Points: 424 (1988) Touchdowns: 56 (1988) Most Points Allowed: 286 (2007) Least Points Scored: 15 (1930) Rushing Defense: 867 (2002) Passing Defense: 487 (1957) Punting Avg: 42.3 (1995) Penalty Yards: 998 (2003) Interceptions: 29 (1986) SE Aaron Marsh

2 0

F o

i d e

colonel records Individual Career Records Rushing Attempts: 920 (Jimmie Brooks, 1968-71) Rushing Yards: 5,552 (Markus Thomas, 1989-92) Per Rush Avg: 6.3 (Markus Thomas, 1989-92) Rushing Touchdowns: 52 (Markus Thomas, 1989-92) Passing Attempts: 874 (Josh Greco, 2004-07) Completions: 478 (Josh Greco, 2004-07) Passing Yards: 5,992 (Josh Greco, 2004-07) Touchdown Passes: 46 (Jim Guice, 1965-68) Receptions: 165 (Andre Ralston, 2002-05) Receiving Yards: 3,095 (Andre Ralston, 2002-05) Touchdown Receptions: 27 (Rondel Menendez, 1995-98) Total Offense: 6,389 (Josh Greco, 2004-07) Field Goals: 49 (Dale Dawson, 1983-86, and Taylor Long, 2005-08) Field Goal Attempts: 69 (Jamie Lovett, 1980-83, and Dale Dawson, 1983-86) PATs: 138 (Taylor Long, 2005-08) PAT Attempts: 144 (Taylor Long, 2005-08) Consecutive PATs: 70 (Todd Duffy, 1990-91) Kicking Points: 285 (Taylor Long, 2005-08) Points: 355 (Elroy Harris, 1985, 87-88 ) Touchdowns: 58 (Elroy Harris, 1985, 87-88) Kickoff Returns: 74 (Jerry Parrish, 1978-81) Kickoff Return Yards: 2,072 (Jerry Parrish, 1978-81) Kickoff Return Avg.: 30.0 (Mike Cadore, 1985-88) Punt Returns: 86 (Bobby Washington, 1994-97) Punt Return Yards: 708 (Tony James, 1981-84)

LB Fred Harvey

Tackles: 503 (Fred Harvey, 1983-86) Sacks: 29.0 (Greg McKee, 1988-91) Interceptions: 22 (George Floyd, 1978-81) Interception Return Yards: 328 (George Floyd, 1978-81)

Individual Single Season Records Rushing Attempts: 371 (Elroy Harris, 1988) Rushing Yards: 1,998 (Elroy Harris, 1988) Per Rush Avg. (min. 50 att.): 7.2 yards (Leon Brown, 1993) Pass Attempts: 387 (Josh Greco, 2005) Completions: 222 (Josh Greco, 2005) Consecutive Passes Thrown Without an Interception: 201 (Allan Holland, 2007) Completion Percentage: 62.7 (Lorenzo Fields, 1988) Passing Yards: 2,861 (Josh Greco, 2005) Touchdown Passes: 25 (Josh Greco, 2005) Receptions: 73 (Aaron Marsh, 1966) Receiving Yards: 1,150 (Andre Ralston, 2005) Touchdown Receptions: 12 (Alex Bannister, 2000) Total Offense: 3,044 (Josh Greco, 2005) Field Goals: 23 (Dale Dawson, 1986) PATs: 48 (John Wright, 1997) PAT Attempts: 50 (John Wright, 1997) Kicking Points: 108 (Dale Dawson, 1986) Points: 164 (Elroy Harris, 1988) Touchdowns: 27 (Elroy Harris, 1988) Kickoff Returns: 34 (Danny Copeland, 1986) Kickoff Return Yards: 967 (Danny Copeland, 1986) Kickoff Return Avg: 33.1 (Tony James, 1983) Punt Returns: 36 (George Floyd, 1981) Punt Return Yards: 456 (Aaron Marsh, 1967) Punt Return Avg.: 22.1 (Allen Evans, 2003) Punting Average: 42.3 (Marc Collins, 1995)

RB Markus Thomas

Tackles: 182 (Fred Harvey, 1986) Sacks: 13 (Jessie Small, 1988) Interceptions: 10 (George Floyd, 1981, and Pat Smith, 1986)

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

annual stat leaders Rushing Yardage Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954

Player C.J. Walker Bobby Washington Mark Dunn Mark Dunn C.J. Hudson Terry Ennis C.J. Hudson C.J. Hudson Corey Crume Corey Crume Derick Logan Derick Logan William Murrell William Murrell Eric Clay Mike Penman Markus Thomas Markus Thomas Tim Lester Markus Thomas Elroy Harris Elroy Harris James Crawford James Crawford David Hensley Terence Thompson Ed Hairston Terence Thompson Anthony Braxton Alvin Miller Dale Patton Stan Mitchell Everett Talbert Scott McCallister Everett Talbert Alfred Thompson Alfred Thompson Jimmie Brooks Jimmie Brooks Jimmie Brooks Jimmie Brooks Jack McCoy Herman Carter Herman Carter Aaron Marsh Larry Marmie Jimmy Chittum Jimmy Chittum Richard Layman Richard Layman Dave Bishop John Sebest Dave Bishop Bobby Lenderman Don Daly

Gain 750 1073 849 993 1295 963 1186 1293 910 987 588 883 1203 1046 1103 1313 1567 1749 1066 1737 2105 1443 1357 1313 738 906 923 1279 834 807 986 920 1102 568 1549 1282 855 914 970 1141 1069 592 748 693 332 479 585 430 524 487 329 497 347 357 784

Scoring

Net Avg TD 706 4.8 7 1025 6.0 11 802 4.8 9 939 4.4 14 1212 4.6 8 926 5.2 6 1110 4.8 16 1221 5.6 12 865 4.6 6 942 4.9 9 556 5.1 1 849 4.9 11 1115 5.8 9 1004 5.7 16 1056 5.4 10 1245 6.3 10 1494 6.0 17 1699 7.0 11 1047 5.8 12 1681 6.6 15 1998 5.4 27 1423 6.0 17 1288 4.6 13 1282 5.6 6 699 4.2 11 836 4.8 8 892 4.8 6 1237 5.9 13 800 5.3 10 777 4.4 9 985 4.8 15 873 5.1 7 1048 4.8 8 534 4.7 2 1478 5.6 11 1210 4.5 13 800 4.1 9 814 3.5 8 913 3.7 9 1102 5.0 7 1013 4.7 8 561 4.7 6 654 4.9 4 626 5.5 6 324 3.9 5 428 4.5 4 574 5.3 8 417 6.2 7 514 5.5 1 471 4.5 0 325 4.1 2 460 4.0 6 333 4.3 1 270 2.8 1 764 6.3 1

Receiving Yardage Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Player Stephon Fuqua Quinton Williams Patrick Bugg Andre Ralston Andre Ralston Andre Ralston Matt Miller

No. 33 38 37 62 36 59 37

Yds 535 631 611 1150 611 1082 640

Avg TD 16.2 0 16.6 8 16.5 7 18.5 8 17.0 5 18.3 9 17.3 5

Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

QB Tommy Luginbill Year 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955

Player Allen Evans Alex Bannister Tyrone Browning Rondel Menendez Rondel Menendez Bobby Washington Bobby Washington Dialleo Burks Dialleo Burks Rudy Burney Vincent Ware Vincent Ware Randy Bohler Randy Bohler Randy Bohler Alvin Blount Alvin Blount Joe Davis Tron Armstrong Steve Bird Steve Bird David Booze Jerry Parrish David Booze Jim Nelson Elmo Boyd Elmo Boyd John Revere John Revere Larry Kirksey Larry Kirksey Larry Kirksey Don Buehler John Tazel Aaron Marsh Aaron Marsh Fred Malins Aaron Marsh Mike Smith Ed Spenik Jimmy Chittum Jimmy Chittum Richard Layman Dave Bishop Tom Schulte Tom Schulte Tom Schulte 88

No. 23 71 45 52 54 42 31 33 26 17 20 24 40 34 14 55 33 18 25 63 26 25 25 18 40 48 29 30 37 32 15 25 27 41 73 52 37 12 14 13 17 11 5 5 9 13 17

Yds 289 1122 486 1032 1137 721 558 599 304 265 224 381 629 588 206 810 428 195 491 1056 550 481 549 406 741 660 647 632 574 502 238 286 383 686 1095 870 474 172 146 204 237 140 61 96 183 198 302

Avg 12.6 15.8 10.8 19.8 21.1 17.2 18.0 18.2 11.7 15.6 11.2 15.9 15.7 17.3 14.7 14.7 13.0 10.8 19.6 16.8 21.2 19.2 22.0 22.6 18.5 13.8 22.3 21.1 15.5 15.7 15.9 11.4 14.2 17.6 15.0 16.7 12.8 14.3 10.4 15.7 13.9 12.7 12.2 19.2 20.3 15.2 17.8

TD 1 12 5 11 9 5 4 6 2 1 1 1 6 3 0 6 3 0 3 10 4 2 4 4 7 5 6 7 3 1 0 2 1 2 9 11 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 3 1 4

1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954

Player TD FG XP 2XP Pts Taylor Long 0 20 28 0 88 Bobby Washington 14 0 0 0 84 Mark Dunn 9 0 0 0 54 Taylor Long 0 9 27 0 54 Mark Dunn 14 0 0 0 84 C.J. Hudson 9 0 0 0 56 Adam Smith 0 11 34 0 67 C.J. Hudson 16 0 0 1 98 C.J. Hudson 13 0 0 0 78 Alex Bannister 12 0 0 0 72 Corey Crume 10 0 0 0 60 Jason Martin 0 10 30 0 60 Rondel Menendez 12 0 0 0 72 Corey Crume 13 0 0 0 78 William Murrell 10 0 0 0 60 William Murrell 18 0 0 0 108 Marc Collins 0 12 44 0 80 Marc Collins 0 13 37 0 76 Markus Thomas 18 0 0 0 108 Tim Lester 17 0 0 0 102 Tim Lester 12 0 0 0 72 Markus Thomas 15 0 0 1 92 Elroy Harris 27 0 0 1 164 Elroy Harris 17 0 0 0 102 Dale Dawson 0 23 39 0 108 Elroy Harris 14 0 0 2 88 David Hensley 11 0 0 0 66 Jamie Lovett 0 13 25 0 64 Jamie Lovett 0 11 39 0 72 Jamie Lovett 0 14 38 0 80 David Flores 0 12 24 0 60 David Flores 0 9 39 0 66 Dale Patton 12 0 0 0 90 David Flores 0 8 31 0 55 Everett Talbert 8 0 0 0 48 Earl Cody 0 8 32 0 56 Everett Talbert 11 0 0 0 66 Alfred Thompson 13 0 0 1 80 Alfred Thompson 9 0 0 0 54 Jimmie Brooks 9 0 0 0 48 Jimmie Brooks 11 0 0 0 66 Jimmie Brooks 8 0 4 0 52 Jerry Pullins 0 5 37 0 52 Aaron Marsh 12 0 0 0 72 Bob Beck 11 0 0 1 68 Larry Marmie 9 0 0 1 56 Aaron Marsh 5 0 0 0 30 Fred Malins 5 0 0 1 32 Jimmy Chittum 8 0 0 0 48 Jimmy Chittum 7 0 0 0 42 Shannon Johnson 3 0 0 0 18 Shannon Johnson 3 0 0 0 18 Hade Durbin 3 0 0 0 18 John Sebest 6 0 16 0 51 John Sebest 3 0 1 0 19 Ernie Rigrish 2 1 15 0 30 Don Daly 5 0 0 0 30

2 0

F o

i d e

Annual Stat leaders Year 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954

Passing Yardage Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

Player Allan Holland Allan Holland Josh Greco Josh Greco Josh Greco Matt Guice Travis Turner Toki McCray Waylon Chapman Waylon Chapman Jon Denton Simon Fuentes Greg Couch Tommy Luginbill John Sacca Greg Couch Joey Crenshaw Joey Crenshaw Joey Crenshaw Lorenzo Fields Lorenzo Fields Lorenzo Fields Mike Whitaker Mike Whitaker Pat Smith Pat Smith Tuck Woolum

Yds 2121 1990 1834 2861 1048 2266 1382 612 1539 1295 1844 2006 1824 1683 1580 940 929 1277 564 1377 1463 428 2077 1294 660 417 1923

Att 329 296 267 387 174 283 190 98 227 174 217 210 224 216 209 164 140 181 86 184 161 69 297 177 110 90 254

Tackles Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1998 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974

Player Tyjuan Jones Justin Curry Brandon Rosser Brandon Rosser Jerome Jones Donell Allison Justen Rivers Yeremiah Bell Yeremiah Bell Terry Thomas Brad Folke Britt Bowen Tony McCombs Ronnie Bell Tony McCombs Neil Fittery Ara Jackson Buddy McGinnis Kelly Blount Chris Coﬀey Chris Coﬀey Ron Jekel Fred Harvey Anthony Harper Fred Harvey Fred Harvey Alex Dominguez Isiah Hill Alex Dominguez Bob McIntyre Joe Richard Linear Lovett Greg Kiracofe Damon Shelor Stan Roberts

Solo Assist Total 49 53 102 39 54 93 37 45 82 35 53 88 57 56 113 52 50 102 52 30 82 61 25 86 63 47 110 54 33 87 38 47 85 57 43 100 60 63 123 69 56 125 80 66 146 80 50 130 49 43 92 50 61 111 82 55 137 58 57 115 85 81 166 49 81 130 107 75 182 59 58 117 82 65 147 60 57 117 69 64 133 73 61 134 90 60 150 62 76 138 61 31 92 67 90 157 46 91 137 70 64 134 66 65 131

Com 197 178 150 222 91 159 100 53 128 100 119 126 116 121 105 75 68 96 49 93 101 30 163 103 48 41 137

Pct 59.9 60.1 56.2 57.4 52.3 56.2 52.6 54.4 56.4 57.5 54.8 60.0 55.4 56.0 50.2 45.7 48.6 53.0 57.0 50.5 62.7 43.5 54.9 58.2 43.6 45.6 53.9

TD 8 14 10 25 4 16 9 3 10 13 18 13 12 11 11 4 6 3 3 13 10 3 16 6 3 3 14

Year Player 1973 Rich Thomas 1972 Wally Chambers 1971 Wally Chambers 1970 Wally Chambers 1969 Teddy Taylor 1968 Teddy Taylor

Player Chris Isaac Chris Isaac Bill Hughes Bill Hughes Ernie House Ernie House Ernie House Jeff McCarthy Jeff McCarthy Jeff McCarthy Bob Fricker Bob Fricker Bill March Jim Guice Jim Guice Jim Guice Larry Marmie Larry Marmie Larry Marmie Larry Marmie Tony Lanham Tony Lanham Tony Lanham Tony Lanham Ronnie Polly Ronnie Polly Bobby Lenderman Jim Hanlon

Yds 1683 1318 1000 728 1547 1486 978 1026 1371 821 371 767 1319 1423 1516 1468 724 434 475 567 730 576 237 176 147 393 566 485

Solo Assist Total 71 53 124 73 44 117 85 64 149 65 57 122 81 88 169 62 66 128

Sacks Year Player 2008 Chris Hall 2007 Chris Coy 2006 Tory Miller George Anderson 2005 Cardius Dowell 2004 Pierre Wright 2003 Jerome Jones 2002 Chad Dewberry 2001 Chris Minter 2000 Nick Sullivan 1999 Shorty Combs 1998 Charles Tinsley 1997 Justin Ernest 1996 Tony McCombs 1995 David Hoelscher 1994 Carlos Timmons 1993 Chad Bratzke 1992 Chad Bratzke 1991 Greg McKee David Wilkins 1990 na 1989 Greg McKee Ernest Thompson David Wilkins 1988 Jessie Small

Sacks 6.0 8.0 3.0 5.5 4.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 4.0 4.5 3.0 5.5 5.0 7.0 8.0 11.0 9.0 12.0

6.0

13.0

DL Teddy Taylor

Att 201 177 126 89 178 201 127 141 159 148 106 123 217 201 221 226 103 74 85 93 120 102 54 33 28 41 98 70

Com 100 92 64 47 92 107 59 62 88 63 33 55 96 108 127 117 64 40 37 41 60 46 16 17 11 18 35 30

Pct 49.8 52.0 50.8 52.8 51.7 53.2 46.5 44.0 55.3 42.6 31.1 44.7 44.0 54.0 57.5 52.0 62.1 54.8 43.5 44.1 50.0 45.1 27.8 51.5 39.3 43.9 35.7 42.8

TD 4 7 7 5 11 11 10 7 4 1 2 7 8 13 13 14 3 1 3 4 5 5 1 1 3 3 1 9

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

top 10 lists Offensive Career Top 10 Lists

Offensive Single Season Top 10 Lists

Passing Yardage Player Josh Greco (2004-07) Jim Guice (1965-68) Allan Holland (2006-08) Ernie House (1974-78) Lorenzo Fields (1987-90) Chris Isaac (1978-81) Mike Whitaker (1985-86) JeďŹ&#x20AC; McCarthy (1971-74) Greg Couch (1993-97) Matt Guice (2003-04)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Passing Yardage Yds 5992 5041 4695 4011 3819 3611 3371 3261 3139 3024

Att 874 739 692 506 498 456 474 469 443 359

Com 478 401 416 258 260 226 266 217 222 198

TD 41 46 26 32 31 16 22 12 19 24

Yds 5552 4555 4149 3842 3833 3640 3138 3124 3015 2786

Att 881 772 846 920 751 662 697 643 574 633

Avg 6.3 5.9 4.9 4.2 5.1 5.5 4.5 4.9 5.3 4.4

TD 52 58 42 32 26 37 20 34 29 25

Yds 3095 2990 2435 2246 2146 2056 1931 1856 1568 1503

Rec 165 150 154 147 144 112 119 112 111 95

Avg 21.3 19.3 16.0 14.2 13.0 20.6 16.4 17.5 14.1 16.0

TD 24 27 16 24 22 18 12 23 9 13

Rushing Yardage Player Markus Thomas (1989-92) Elroy Harris (1985-88) C.J. Hudson (2001-04) Jimmie Brooks (1968-71) James Crawford (1985-87) Tim Lester (1988-91) Everett Talbert (1973-76) Corey Crume (1997-00) Terence Thompson (1980-83) Alfred Thompson (1970-73)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.

Player Andre Ralston (2005) Rondel Menendez (1997) Alex Bannister (2000) Aaron Marsh (1967) Andre Ralston (2003) Steve Bird (1982) Rondel Menendez (1998) Aaron Marsh (1966) Alvin Blount (1986) Jim Nelson (1977)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Com 222 159 197 163 126 178 137 119 150 116

TD 25 16 8 16 13 14 14 18 10 12

Net 1998 1699 1681 1494 1478 1423 1288 1282 1245 1239

Gain 2105 1749 1737 1567 1549 1443 1357 1313 1313 1265

Avg 5.4 7.0 6.6 6.0 5.6 6.0 4.6 5.6 6.3 5.7

TD 27 11 15 17 11 17 13 6 10 7

Yds 1150 1137 1122 1095 1082 1056 1032 870 810 741

Rec 62 54 71 73 59 63 52 52 55 40

Avg 18.5 21.1 15.8 15.0 18.3 16.8 19.8 16.7 14.7 18.5

TD 8 9 12 9 9 10 11 11 6 7

Defensive Single Season Top 10 Lists Tackles

Total 503 492 456 402 390 384 378 357 339 338

Solo 287 244 250 231 210 199 201 187 157 182

Assists 216 248 206 171 180 185 177 170 182 156

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Sacks (first recorded in 1988) Player Greg McKee (1988-91) Chad Bratzke (1990-93) David Wilkins (1988-91) Ernest Thompson (1988-91) David Hoelscher (1994-97) George Anderson (2004-07) Cardius Dowell (2004-07) Tony Gilbert (1987-90) Chris Coy (2005-08) Tony McCombs (1994-96) Carlos Timmons (1991-94) Jessie Small (1985-88)

Att 387 283 329 297 210 296 254 217 267 224

Receiving Yardage

(first recorded in 1968)

Player Fred Harvey (1983-86) Rich Thomas (1969-73) David Hill (1980-83) Wally Chambers (1969-72) Tony McCombs (1994-96) Anthony Harper (1985-87) Alex Dominguez (1979-82) Damon Shelor (1972-75) Stan Roberts (1971-74) Britt Bowen (1994-97)

Player Elroy Harris (1988) Markus Thomas (1991) Markus Thomas (1989) Markus Thomas (1992) Everett Talbert (1974) Elroy Harris (1987) James Crawford (1986) James Crawford (1985) Mike Penman (1993) Tim Lester (1988)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Defensive Career Top 10 Lists Tackles

Yds 2861 2266 2121 2077 2006 1990 1923 1844 1834 1824

Rushing Yardage

Receiving Yardage Player Andre Ralston (2002-05) Rondel Menendez (1995-98) Bobby Washington (1994-97) Aaron Marsh (1964-67) Alex Bannister (1997-00) Steve Bird (1979-82) Elmo Boyd (1973-76) Patrick Bugg (2002-06) Alvin Blount (1982-86) John Revere (1972-75)

Player Josh Greco (2005) Matt Guice (2003) Allan Holland (2008) Mike Whitaker (1986) Simon Fuentes (1997) Allan Holland (2007) Tuck Woolum (1982) Jon Denton (1998) Josh Greco (2006) Greg Couch (1996)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

(first recorded in 1968)

Player Fred Harvey (1986) Teddy Taylor (1969) Chris CoďŹ&#x20AC;ey (1988) Linear Lovett (1977) Alex Dominguez (1980) Wally Chambers (1971) Fred Harvey (1984) Tony McCombs (1994) Isiah Hill (1980) Rich Thomas (1971)

Total 182 169 166 157 150 149 147 146 145 145

Sacks (first recorded in 1988) Total 29.0 27.0 27.0 22.0 17.0 14.5 14.5 14.0 13.5 13.0 13.0 13.0

Player 1. Jessie Small (1988) 2. Greg McKee (1991) David Wilkins (1991) 4. Chad Bratzke (1993) 5. Chad Bratzke (1992) 6. Chris Coy (2007) Chris Minter (2001) Carlos Timmons (1994) 9. George Anderson (2007) 10. Seven players

Total 13.0 12.0 12.0 11.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 7.5 7.0

Solo 107 81 85 67 90 85 82 80 71 66

Assists 75 88 81 90 60 64 65 66 74 79

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- time roster all Editor’s Note The following list was compiled from various sources during the spring of 2007. Although all cautions were taken to avoid errors, we do realize that names were most likely omitted due to the immensity of the task. Rosters were missing from the 1909-36 seasons along with some rosters from the 1940s and 1950s. Redshirt years were not included. If you have additions, or find errors in the list, please contact the Athletic Public Relations oﬃce.

Aa Able, Lindsey Abney, Jerry Acton, Lowell Adams, Adams, Ben Adams, Bill Adams, Kevin Adams, Marcus Adkisson, Don Afualo, Tait Ahlers, Bill Ahrens, John Aiken, Alderman, Derek Aldrin, Ryan Alexander, Russell Alford, Bernard Allen, Allen, Benny Allen, Bill Allen, Ron Allison, Donell Alliston, Matt Alvino, Joe Anderson, Aaron Anderson, George Anderson, Jake Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, Luke Andrew, Jeremy Andews, Robert Angeli, Phil Angelo, Michael Angulo, Oscar Ankney, John Anselmo, Joe Argentine, Armacost, Brad Armstrong, Mike Armstrong, Tron Arnette, Shannon Arnold, Arritt, Miller Arthur, Gary Asbury, Frank Asel, Scooter Attig, Emory Ault, John Ayers, Mike

1963-64 1955-56 1961 1941-42 1931 1949-50-51-52 1971-72 2000-01-02 1958-60 1999 1975 1978 1942 1991-92 2007-08 1924 1924-25-26 1933 1980-81-83-84 1965 1997 2002-03 2000-01-02-03 1973-74-75-76 1993-94 2004-05-06-07 2006 1997 1997-98-99-00 1994 1986-87-88-89 1960 1964-65 1985-86-87-88 1968-69-70 1970-71-72 1942 1981-82 1968-69-70 1980-81-82-83 1991-92-93-94 1947 1965-66-67-68 1954-55-56 1957 1996-97-98-99 2008 1924 1968

Bb Babyak, Richard Bacon, Troy Baer, Tony Bahlman, Bailey, Adam Baker, Allen Baker, Dewey Baker, Loyd Balard, Balassone, Joe Baldwin, Justyn Balionis, Balkcom, Shane Balser, David Banjoman, H.B. Banks, Eugene Bannister, Alex Barber, Kyle Barber, William Barbour, Andre Bargo, Matthew Barnes, Chris Barrett, Brian

1964-65 1995 1991-92 1947 1998 1968 1967-68 1992-93-94-95 1923 1952 1999-00 1942 1992-93-94-95 1977 2008 1984-85-86-87 1997-98-99-00 2004-05-06-07 2007-08 2008 1997 1993 1988-89-90-91

Barrett, Jeff Barry, Bill Bartlett, Tom Bass, Eddie Baskin, Sanford Battee, LaMonte Baxter, Bays, Karl Beagle, Steve Beard, Bruce Beard, Jared Bebee, Brian Beck, Bob Becker, Beirne, Jamie Bell, Charles Bell, Richard Bell, Ronnie Bell, Yeremiah Belvin, Detrick Benko, Bill Bennedett, Ted Bennett, Freeman Bennett, Johnny Berger, Tom Berkhalter, Dewby Bernier, Jon Berry, Jeff Bird, Steve Birkenhauer, Joe Bishop, Billy Bishop, David Bishop, Toby Biswick, Henry Black, Greg Black, Jimmy Bruce Blackburn, Larry Blackwelder, Gene Blankenship, Joe Bledsoe, Art Blessing, Don Blount, Alvin Blount, Kelly Bobek, Mike Bode, John Boggs, Boggs, Anthony Bohler, Randy Bond, Jack Booker, Kent Booze, David Borders, Harold Born, Ray Bosley, Keith Bouldin, Robert Bousquet, Mark Bowen, Britt Bowlin, Mike Bowling, J. D. Bowman, Jack Bowman, Scott Boyd, Elmo Boyd, Gerald Boyer, Don Bradford, Arthur Bradford, Bill Bradford, Dennis Bradley, Aaron Bradley, Bob Bradley, Burton Brady, Branch, Gary Brantley, Brandyon Bratzke, Chad Brauer, George Braxton, Tony Brenneman, Brian Bressler, Jerry Brewer, Bill Brice, Charles Brice, Derrick Bricker, Mike Brickles, Brinegar, Elvin Brinton, Brittle, Jeff Broaddus, Hubert Brock, Brohm, Frank Brookman, Chip Brooks, Antonio Brooks, Craig Brooks, Durand Brooks, Glenn

2001-02-03-04 1981-82 1962 1956-57 1995-96-97 1991-92 1942 1951-53-54 1986-87 1971-72-73 2000-01-02-03 1982 1965-66-67-68 1942 1974-75 1953-54-55 1979-80-81-82 1992-93-94-95 1999-00-01-02 2006 1963 1940-41-42-46 1990-91 1993 1976-77-78-79 1989-90-91 1990-91-92 1977 1979-80-81-82 1993-94 1968 1956-57 1993-94 1946 1973 1956-57 1970-72-73 1959-60-61 1963 1973-74-75-76 1973 1983-84-85-86 1987-88-89-90 1980-81-82-83 2002-03 1946 1997-98-99 1986-87-88-89 1951-53 1980 1977-78-79-80 1970-71-72 1946 1982-83-84-85 1993-94-95-96 1987-88-89-90 1994-95-96-97 1991-92-93-94 1996 1970 1978 1973-74-75-76 1953-54-55-56 1952-53-54-55 1960-61-62 1951-53 1963-64-65 2007-08 1963-64 1957 1942 1978-79-80-81 1993-94-95-96 1990-91-92-93 1961 1978-79-80-81 1995-96-97-98 1936 1965-66-67-68 1982 1983-84 1976 1942 1959-60-61-62 1935-36 1980 1973 1927 1970-71-72-73 1971-72 1999-00-01-02 1989-90 1986-87 1979-80-81-82

Brooks, Jimmie 1968-69-70-71 Brooks, Mike 2004-05-06-07 Brooks, Michael 1996 Brown, 1941 Brown, Charles 1932 Brown, James 1934 Brown, Joe 1956 Brown, Keith 1989-90 Brown, Leon 1989-90-91-92-93 Brown, Ralph 1975 Brown, Stephen 1997-98 Brown, Steve 1980-81-82 Browning, Devon 1991-92-93 Browning, Tyrone 1999-00 Brumbach, John 2005-06 Brunson, Charles 1977-78-79-80 Bryant, Charles 1933-34-35-66 Bryant, Robert 1996-97 Buchaus, Roy 1940-42 Buehler, Don 1967-68-69 Buehner, Ted 1974-75 Bugg, Patrick 2003-04-05-06 Buky, Greg 1979 Buky, Vernon 1946 Burch, Alvin 1971-72 Burchfield, Todd 1993 Burke, Casey 2007-08 Burkhead, Rick 1988-89-90-91 Burks, Dialleo 1992-93-94-95 Burks, Trellis 1995-96 Burmistrz, Ray 1976-77-78 Burnes, Anthony 2008 Burnette, James 1932-33-34 Burnette, Tom 1980 Burney, Rudy 1990-91-92-93 Bush, Marshall 1970-71-72-73 Busson, Brent 1992-93-94 Butler, Jonathan 1996-97-98 Butz, Mike 1963 Byar, William 1936-37 Bynum, Brad 1991 Byrd, Eddie 1990-91-92-93 Byrd, Rodney 1978-79-80-81

Cc Cacchio, John Cadore, Joe Cadore, Mike Caldwell, Caldwell, Jeremy Callahan, Robert Camp, Terrance Campbell, Dedric Campbell, James Campbell, James Campbell, Jerry Campbell, Rick

1977 1989-90-91 1985-86-87-88 1935-36-37 2008 1956-57 1993 1995-96-97-98 1981 1986-87-88-89 1992-93 1982-83-84

Campbell, Ron Canady, Brent Canady, Mark Canfield, Kenneth Canter, Carney, Charles Carnvale, Ed Carpenter, Chad Carr, Charlie Carr, Richard Carrithers, Ralph Carter, Andre Carter, Antonio Carter, Daymon Carter, Herman Carter, Isaac Carter, Mike Cassell, Steven Castle, William Catlett, Ron Causey, John Cenito, Carl Chadwell, James Chambers, Wally Chancellor, Delvin Chapman, Waylon Chesser, Lem Childress, Matt Chittum, Jimmy Chivers, Jarvis Christian, Richard Cineas, Josue Clark, Clark, Corey Clark, Greg Clark, Maurice Clark, William Clay, Eric Claycomb, Jacob Clifton, Clouse, Neal Clouse, Shirley Coakley, Curtis Coatley, Brian Cobb, Ricky Cobb, Terrell Codrington, Simon Cody, Earl Coﬀey, Chris Coldiron, Ralph Coldiron, Rick Coleman, Steve Collins, Collins, Chad Collins, Marc Combs, Combs, Combs, Beckham

1971-72-73-74 1992-93-94 1987-88-89-90 1929-30-31 1935-36-37 1973-74 1970-71-72 1999-00 1982 1962-63-64 1931 1991-92-93 2000-01 1995-96 1965-66 1996-97-98 1986-87-88-89 2003-04-05-06 1954-55 1972-73-74-75 1985-86 1949-50 1931 1969-70-71-72 2003 1997-98-99-00 1995 1991-92-93-94 1960-61-62 1998-99-00 1970 2001-02-03 1946 1994-95-96-97 1980-81-82-83 1999-00 1956 1992-93-94 2006-07-08 1928 1972-73 1923-27 1977 2002-03-04 1975 1985-86 1983-84-85-86 1972-73-74-75 1986-87-88-89 1970-71-72-73 1986 1979-80-81 1936 1998-99-00 1992-93-94-95 1923 1929 1925-26-27

Combs, Jason 1992-93-94-95 Combs, John 1990-91-92-93 Combs, Shorty 1997-98-99-00 Combs, Travis 1939-40 Compassi, Pete 1968-69 Conard, James 1962-64-65 Congleton, Frank 1932 Conley, Herbie 1962-63-64 Conley, James 1956-57 Conley, James 1960 Conley, Jack 1946 Conley, Wayne 1959-60 Consiglio, Ralph 1954-55-56-57 Cook, Nathan 1997 Cook, Richard 1969-70-71 Copeland, Danny 1984-85-86-87 Corbett, Matt 2001-02-03 Cormney, Tim 1991-92-93 Correll, Eugene 1955-56-57 Cosby, Roy 1924-25-26 Cottongim, 1946 Couch, Greg 1993-94-95-96 Covault, Thomas 1962 Covington, Ivory 1974 Cowan, Pearl 1960 Cox, Aaron 1994-95 Cox, Albert 1934 Cox, Barry 1982-83-84-85 Cox, Bruce 1977-78-79-80 Cox, Daryl 1989 Coy, Chris 2005-06-07-08 Coyle, Mike 1970 Coyle, Toby 1995-96-97-98 Crace, Allington 1924-28-30 Crawford, James 1984-85-86-87 Crawford, Pat 1952-53 Creech, Ed 1946 Crenshaw, Joey 1990-91-92 Cress, Ricky 1992-93 Cristiani, Mark 2003-04-05-06 Crockett, Jason 1999-00-01-02 Cromer, Evan 2007-08 Cross, William 1939-40 Croudep, James 1970-71-72 Croudep, Mike 1972-73-74-75 Crum, 1923 Crume, Corey 1997-98-99-00 Crume, George 1972-73 Crutcher, 1925 Culver, Chad 1999-00-01-02 Cummings, Kelly 1992-93 Cummins, 1935-36-37 Cunningham, Ronnie 1961 Curry, Justin 2004-05-06-07 Curtis, Cris 1978-79-80-81 Curtis, Lindy 1946 Cutsail, Kyle 2005-06-07 Cutright, Kelly 1984-85-86-88 Czekaj, Tim 2002-03 Czipulis, Richard 1964

Shane Balkcom (1992-95) 91

Dahlen, Dan Daigle, Carl Dale, Pat Dale, Timothy Dalrymple, Brooks Dalrymple, Jordan Daly, Don Dampier, Charles Daniels, Jim Daniels, Lou Daniels, Matt Darling, Fred Darling, R. Daugherty, Daugherty, Jim Daugherty, Skip Davidson, Brian Davidson, Paul Davis, Davis, Brian Davis, Duane Davis, Frank Davis, Ja’mal Davis, Joe Davis, Robert Davis, Ron Davis, Ronald Davis, Sal Davis, Shannon Davis, Willard Davison, Rod

1972 1973 1952 1981 1988-89 2006-08 1951-52-53-54 1986-87 1988-89 1949-50 1996-97 1938-39-40-41 1939-40-41 1946-47 1965 1965 1985-86 1992 1936 1997 1987-88-89-90 1983-84-86-87 2000-01-02 1981-82-83-84 1928-29-30 1983-84-85-86 1981 1994-95-96 2008 1959-60-61-62 1990-91

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- time roster all

Elroy Harris (1985-88) Dawdy, John Dawson, Dale DeBose, Chauncey Dedden, Shawn Deeb, Deep, Mike Dees, Robert DeFranco, Jim Degregorio, Tony Delvisco, Mike Demler, Jim Denny, Denson, Chris Denson, Kayland Denton, Jon Denton, Zach Desir, Marcel Devney, John DeVingo, Ronald DeVoe, Henry Dewberry, Chad DeWitt, Dial, DiAngelo, Mark Diaz, Lewis Dickerson, Brian Dickerson, Mark Dihrkop, David Dixon, Tim Dizney, Don Dominguez, Alex Donaldson, Scott Dorer, Dorman, John Dorna, Doss, Kasey Douglas, Dove, Joe Dowell, Cardius Downs, Sturdie Dozier, Draudt, Scott Drennen, Joe Drennen, Tom Dressman, Al Dryden, Richard Duch, Dudding, James Duﬀy, Todd Dumford, Sean Duncan, Larry Duncil, Calvin Dunham, Jason Dunkle, Richard Dunlevy, Dan Dunn, Jason Dunn, Mark

1963 1983-84-85-86 2006-07-08 2005-06-07 1941-42-46 1952 2007-08 1972-73-74 1995-96-97-98 1985-86-87-88 1965-66-67-68 1923 1993 2003-04-05-06 1998 2005-06-07-08 1996-97-98 1988-89-90-91 1964-65-66 1972 2001-02-03-04 1933 1928 1974 1997-98-99-00 1992-93-94 1980-81 1978-79-80-81 1997-98 1961 1979-80-81-82 1986-87-88 1946 1951 1941-42 2005 1936 1946-47-48-49 2004-05-06-07 1996 1946-47 1984-85-86 1973-74-75-76 1999-00-01-02 1940 1965-66-67-68 1941 1949-50-51 1989-90-91-92 2004-05-06-07 1989-90-91-92 1981 2004 1965-66-67-68 1978 1992-93-94-95 2004-05-06-07

Dunn, Mike Dunn, Mike Dunn, Mo Durbin, Andy Durbin, Hade Durham, Brian Dyer, Beverage Dyer, Steve Dykes, Lloyd

1973 2000-01-02-03 1978-79 1984-85-86-87 1956-57 1997-98 1924 1988-89-90-91 1932-33-34

Ee Eads, Paul Eagle, Carl Eastin, Irvin Easton, Lance Eckdahl, David Edes, Michael Edwards, Ben Edwards, Donald Elkins, William Ellis, Adam Emerson, Hal Emmett, Bill Emmons, Ritchie Endicott, Doug England, Vantrel Engle, Walter Ennis, Michael Ennis, Terry Ernest, Justin Ervin, Mike Estridge, Rex Ethington, Chester Evanoﬀ, Mike Evans, Allen Evans, Andre Evans, Butch Evans, Don Evans, Joe Evans, Lee Evans, Roy Everling,

1961-62-63 1951-52 1931-32 1988-89 1973-74-75-76 1996 1991 1985-86-87 1960-61 2003-04-05 1974-75 1949-50 1960-61-62-63 1977 2007 1934 1972 2001-02-03 1997-98 2004 1970 1931 1981-82 2001-02-03-04 2008 1968-69-70 1967-68 1972-73-74-75 1985-86-87-88 1963-64-65 1935-36

Ff Fain, D.J. Faircloth, Scott Farmer, Harold Farris, Charles Faust, Bob Fecke, Nate Feeback, Orville Feinstein, Milton Feix, Darl Ferguson, Randy Ferrell, Keith

1993-94-95 1990-91-92-93 1995 1935-36-37 1951 1993 1931 1935-36-37-38 1957 1979 2008

Fields, Lorenzo Fields, Pablo Fields, Richard Figgs, Jime Finan, Steve Finella, Ed Fink, Jeﬀ Fishback, Kendrick Fittery, Neil Fitz, Mark Flanagan, Frank Flanary, Lowell Fleck, Fletcher, Bernie Fletcher, Steve Flores, David Floyd, George Flynn, Jamie Folke, Brad Ford, Gary Ford, Kelvin Forman, David Fouser, Ted Fowler, Lloyd Fox, Barnett Fox, Brent Fox, Cliﬀord Francioni, Richie Franklin, Franklin, Chip Franklin, Irvin Franklin, William Fredrick, Antonio Freeman, Delmas Freer, David Fricker, Bob Frommeyer, Steve Frommeyer, Tim Frommeyer, Tom Fuentes, Simon Fuqua, Stephon Fulkerson, Fulmer, Chris Furlow, Kevin

1987-88-89-90 1984 1990-91 1992 1969-70 1976-77-78-79 1973 1990-91-92-93 1992-93 1977-78 1939-40-41 1965-66-67 1933 1962 1976-77-78-79 1977-78-79-80 1978-79-80-81 1999-00-01-02 1996-97-98-99 1976-77-78-79 1989-90-91-92 1994-95 1989-90-91-92 1978 1923 1998-99-00-01 1934 1980 1942 2001-02-03-04 1956 1989 2007-08 1946-48 1972 1969-70-71 1974-75-76-77 1976-77-78-79 1985-86 1995-96-97 2008 1935-36-37 2006 2001

Gg Gabbard, Wilson Gaddy, Quinton Gaebler, Tom Gail, Robert Gaines, James Gaines, Wilford Gaines, William Gallant, Shawn Ganley, Sean Gann, Roy Ganns, Joe Gano, Sam Gardner, Bill Garnett, John Gathof, Brandon Gay, Joe Gay, Matthew Genito, Carl Gentry, Gentry, Mike George, Bill George, Mike Gibbens, Tim Gibbs, Brian Gibbs, Harry Gibson, Gilbert, Toby Gill, William Gillespie, Nick Gillespie, Ralph Gilley, Jerry Gillis, Calvin Gillis, Markeith Gillis, Rick Gillum, Jeﬀ Ginn, Charles Girdler, Josh Givens, Roosevelt Glod, Bob Glotzbach, Justin Goddard, John Goedde, Bill Goes, Bob Goins, David Goode, Remond Gooden, Jaren Goodhew, Ken

1934-35-36 2008 1969-70-71 1996 2003-04-05-06 1931-32 1963 1996-97-98-99 1992-93 1934 1993-94-95 1970 1968-69-70 1972-73-74-75 2005-06-07-08 1924 1986-87 1950 1925-26 1992-93-94 1951-53 1983-84-85 1998-99-00-01 1950-51 1967-68-69 1941-42 1987-88-89-90 1956 2001-02 1969-70 1989 1987-88-89-90 2004-05 1960 1988-89-90-91 1951-52-53 1998-99 1993-94 1975 2004-05 1994 1960-61-62-63 1960-61 1974-75 1998-99-00 2007-08 1960-61-62

Goosens, Bob Gordon, Duane Gordon, Nelson Gorrell, John Gospodarski, Rob Gott, James Govan, John Gover, Gracey, Howard Graddick, J.T. Graham, Jay Graham, Sunsett Graves, Cortez Gray, Jason Gray, Keith Graybeal, Joe Greco, Josh Green, Adam Green, Andre Green, Butch Green, Glynn Green, Ted Green, Walter Greene, Carl Greene, Doug Greene, Paul Greenwell, Richard Gregory, Gregory, Brendan Greve, Gary Greve, Kevin Griﬃn, Fred Grim, David Grimme, Grizzell, Grob, Walter Gruenwald, Greg Grundy, Justin Guertin, Frank Guice, Jim Guice, Matt Guillaume, Clay Gulash, Steve Gumbert, George Guy, Robert Guyton, Chris Guyton, Myron

1940-42 1994 1939-40 1957 1986 1939 1971-72 1933 1949-50 1978-79-80 1972-73 1999-00-01-02 1990-91 2001-02-03-04 1997 1957-58-59 2004-05-06-07 2000-01-02-03 2003-04-05 1966 1969 1966-67-68-69 1950-51-52 1976-77-78-79 1970-71-72-73 1951-52-53-54 1933-34-35 1923 1991-92-93 1984-85-86-87 1978-79-80-81 1978 1961-62-63-64 1946 1942 1939-40 1973-74-75-76 2003-04-05-06 1962-63 1965-66-67-68 2002-03-04 2000-01-02-03 1993-94-95 1946 1928-29-30 1993-94-95-97 1985-86-87-88

Hh Haas, Francis Hacker, Henry Hackney, Greg Haeberle, Drew Haeberlin, Randy Haedo, William Hafling, Tim Hagood, William D. Hahn, Jack Hail, Noel Hairston, Ed Hall, Chris Hall, Damien Hall, Drew Hallum, Morris Hamilton, Douglas Hamlin, Cody Hammons, Bill Hampton, Brent Hampton, Doug Hampton, Paul Hampton, Tim Hand, James Handy, Brit Handley, DeShan Hankins, Hanlon, Jim Hardin, Frank Hardin, Josh Hardin, Junior Hardman, Derek Hardy, Randy Harper, Anthony Harper, Horace Harris, Harris, Chris Harris, Elroy Harris, Foster Harris, Kevin Harris, Robert Harris, Tony Harrison, Adam Hart, Hart, Travis

1940-41-42 1924-25 1989 1994 1973 1987 1985-86 1936-37 1946 1932 1980-81-82 2006-07-08 1999-00 1995-96-97 1975-76-77 1961-62-63-64 2004-05-06-07 1970-71 1996-97-98-99 1966-67 1967-68-69-70 1992 1992-93-94-95 1963 1993-94 1946 1951-52-53-54 1979-80-81-82 1992 1972-73-74-75 2006-07-08 1980-81 1984-85-86-87 1953-54-55 1922 2005-06-07-08 1985-86-87-88 1965-66-67 1999 1990 1958-59-60 1996 1928-29 2005-06

Hartman, Don 1953-54-55-56 Harvey, Fred 1983-84-85-86 Hater, Nathan 2003-04 Hatfield, Bob 1953 Hatfield, Dave 1959-60-61 Hatfield, Floyd 1964 Hatley, Robyn 1972-73-74-75 Hatton, Robert 1936-37 Hayden, Carl 2002-03-04-05 Hayden, Darrell 1987 Hayes, James 1993 Haynes, Maurice 1992-93-94 Hazelwood, Steve 1951-52 Heaberlin, Randy 1974-75-76-77 Head, Bob 1993-94-95-96 Heady, David 1997-98 Hebner, Joe 1988 Hedden, Thomas 1963 Hedges, Joe 1933-34-35 Hedrick, James 1973 Heineman, Will 2002-03-04-05 Henderson, Elliott 1997-98 Henderson, Jay 1982-83-84-85 Hennessey, James 1937-38-39 Henry, Chris 1988-89 Henry, James 1989-90 Hensley, David 1983-84-85-86 Hensley, Sonny 2003-04-05 Herbert, Joe 1998-99-00 Herbst, Phillip 2007-08 Herczeg, Steve 1956-57 Herman, Kyle 2002 Hernandez, Travis 1999-00 Herron, Ross 1949-50 Hershner, Brian 1993-94 Hertzer, Charles 1949-50-51-52 Hess, Steve 1973-74-75-76 Heucke, 1941-42-46 Hickman, Bill 1939-40-41 Hieb, 1942 Higgenbotham, Lewis 1956-57 Hill, David 1980-81-82-83 Hill, Derrick 2001-02-03-04 Hill, Ed 1932-33-34 Hill, Greg 1977 Hill, Isiah 1981-82-83-85 Hill, Jonas 1995-96-97-98 Hill, Nick 1999-00-01-02 Hill, Walter 1936-37 Hines, Leon 1987-88 Hines, Phillip 1964 Hinkle, J.T. 1932-33-34 Hlebec, Steve 1949-50 Hoelscher, David 1994-95-96-97 Hogg, Roger 1971 Holcomb, Ted 1965-66-67 Holder, Chris 1997-98-99 Holderman, Wayne 1998 Holland, Allan 2006-07-08 Holland, David 1977-78-79 Hollingsworth, Joe 1946-47 Hollins, Thomas 1972

Karl Kemp (1937-39)

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- time roster all Hollis, Kevin Holmes, John Holt, Holt, Brian Homan, Eric Hope, Danny Hopkins, Marcus Hopson, Tyrone Hord, Ben Horn, Eric Hortman, Don Hortman, Roy Hortman, Ryan Hoskins, Trevor House, Ernie House, Ron Howard, Carl Howard, Darrin Howard, Michael Howard, Orville Hudson, C.J. Huff, Chris Huff, Derrick Huffman, Eddie Huffman, John Hughes, Bill Hughes, Otto Huguely, Tomma Humphrey, Terry Humphreyville, Matt Hundemer, Matt Hundley, Jacob Hunter, Josh Hurst, Hutchcraft, James Hyatt, William Hyden, Seth Hyland, Victor

1993-94 1987-88-89-90 1941 2001-02-03-04 2005 1977-78-79-80 1999-00-01-02 1995-96-97-98 1930-31-32 1981-82-83 1951-54-55-56 1954-55-56-57 2001-02-03-04 2008 1974-75-76-77 1967-68 1959-60-61-62 1979-80 2006-07-08 1956-57 2001-02-03-04 1997-98 2004-05-06-07 1969-70-71 1972 1976-77-78-79 1970-71-72 1997-98 1978 1987 1996-97 2005 1996-97-98-99 1922-23-24-25 1956 1924 1994-95 1993-94-96

1957-60 1971 2001 1988-89-90-91 1929-30 1968-69 1972-73-74-75 1925 1984-85-86-87 2007-08 1981-82-83-84 1984 1973-74-75-76 1993-94 1968 1952-53 1951 1971 1972-73-74-75 1997-98-99-00 1980-81 2002-03-04-05 1989-90-91 1973 2003 1981-82-83-84 1991-92-93-94 1970 2007-08 1965 2006 1964 1988-89-90 1990-91-92 1968-69 1955-56-57 1985-86 1973

Incavido, Sammy 1960 Ingersoll, Nate 2001-02 Ingram, Byron 1982-83-84-85-86 Irwin, Harry 1969-70-71 Isaac, Chris 1978-79-80-81 Ishmael, Donnie 1973 Ison, Jack 1960 Ison, Ryan 1997-98 Israel, Elias 2001-02-03-04

Jj Jacevicius, Al Jackson, Ara Jackson, Deven Jackson, Hunter Jackson, Jennings Jackson, John Jackson, Jonathan Jackson, Pete Jacobs, Jeff Jaggers, Jamie Jaggers, Josh James, Keith James, Tony Janes, Jasko, Jeffery, Lee Jekel, Ron Jenkins, Joseph Jenks, Richard Jessee, Cas Jewell, J.D. Johns, Jerry Johnson, Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Charles Johnson, Chris Johnson, Darrell Johnson, Daryl Johnson, David Johnson, Derrick Johnson, Edward Johnson, Greg Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Leon Johnson, Matt Johnson, Michael Johnson, Randy Johnson, Reggie Johnson, Richard

Johnson, Shannon Johnson, Terry Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Vic Johnson, Willis Johnston, Doug Johnston, Mike Jones, Jones, Aaron Jones, Aaron Jones, Anthony Jones, Brad Jones, Buddy Jones, Derek Jones, Don Jones, Dwight Jones, Gene Jones, Harry Jones, Harvey Jones, Howard Jones, Jeﬀ Jones, Jerome Jones, Kyle Jones, Mark Jones, Navari Jones, Paul Jones, Ron Jones, Tom Jones, Tyjuan Jordan, Albert Jordan, Brandon Joseph, Eugene Josselyn, Brad Josselyn, Tony Joyce, Harold Jump, Gary Jurgens, Tim Justice, Stephen

1987-88-89-90 1989-90-91-92 1996-97 2000-01 1931 1984-85-86-87 1999-00-01 1979-80-81-82 1986 1987-88 2002 1970 1980-82-83-84 1926 1946 1989-90-91 1985-86-87-88 1935-36-37 1976 1991-92-93-94 1998-99-00-01 1951-52-53-54 1936-37 1983-84-85-86 1993-94-95-96 2007 1980-81 1990 1983-84-85 1973 2005-06 1974-75 1994 1998-99-00-01 1985-86-87-88 1984-85-86-87 1993 2001-02 1973 1995 1984-85-86-87

Kaelin, Larry Karr, David Kegler, Darren Keith, Ted Kellar, Wayne Keller, Alfred Keller, Charles Keller, James Kelley, James Kelley, Jerome Kelley, Mike Kelly, James Kelly, Mike Kelly, Richard Kelly, Roosevelt Kemp, George Kemp, Karl Kennedy, Kennedy, Frank Keough, John Kercher, Bill Kesler, Bill Keuhn, Kibler, Steve Kidd, Roy Killen, John Kinduell, Tim King, Ed King, Ed King, O. King, Roy Kingsley, Bob Kinsella, Kiracofe, Greg Kirchner, Mike Kirkland, Kelly Kirksey, Larry Kittrell, Harold Klingel, John Knauer, Philip Knight, Earl Knight, Matt Knight, Robbie Koester, Klay Kolakowski, Alex Kolesar, Bill Kolnick, Brett Koons, Blake Koppenhoefer, Ted Krack, Chris Krafton, Paul Kreseski, Joe Krugman, Brian

1969-70-71-72 1955 2003 1931 1957 1974-75 1981-82-83-84 1960-61-62 1984-85-86 1973-74-75-76 1976-77-78-79 1968-69 1985-86-87-88 1961-62-63 1973-74-75-76 1946 1937-38-39 1941 1972-73-74-75 1992-93 1987-88 1952 1941-42 1960-61-62 1950-51-52-53 1936 1972-73-74-75 1946 1970-71 1935-36 1935-36 1961 1941-42 1973-74-75-76 1975-76 1934 1969-70-71-72 1949-50 1983-84-85-86 1965-66-67-68 1956 1995-96-97-98 2000-01 2003-04-05 1949-50-51-52 1975-76-77-78 1987-88-89-90 2008 1972 2007-08 1979-80 1961 2004-05

Krumm, Phillip Kuehne, Ed Kuehne, Joe Kuhl, Phil Kuhn, Don Kuhn, Greg Kupchak, Bob Kuszmaul, Benton Kyles, Jason

1962 1966-67-68 2001-02-03-04 2001-02-03-04 1973 1972-73-74-75 1962-63 2004-05-06-07 2005-06

Ll Lacey, Ladd, Brad LaFary, Tom Lamar, Alpheaus Lamb, James Lambert, Dick Lana, Bert Land, Landis, Bob Lanham, Tony Lanier, Okie Lankin, Howard Lansdale, Jerry Larkey, Chris Laski, Ed Laskowski, Joe Lauck, Matt Layman, Joe Lawrence, Carl Lawrence, Randy Lawson, Darryl Lawson, Mike Layman, Joe Layman, Richard Lea, Orland Lee, DaLon Lee, Scott Lehman, Larry Leight, Steve Leinart, Tim Lemich, Lenderman, Bobby Lenz, Harry Lepsis, Pete Leslie, Randy Lester, Tim Lewis, Gabriel Lewis, James Ley, Lichtefeld, Paul Liggin, Terry Lilly, William Limb, Alfred Lindeman, Bobby Lindenfelser, Ray Little, Little, Sean Lloyd, Joey Locknane, Harry Logan, Davey Logan, Derick Lohr, Long, Farris Long, Greg Long, Keith Long, Michael Long, Taylor Longhofer, Clark Loper, Lovett, Jamie Lovett, Linear Lowery, Ferris Luginbill, Tommy Luman, Luman, Bob Lund, Lurry, Lewon Luse, Don Luxon, Ballard Lydey, W.W. Lyons, Jim Lyons, Tom

1935-36-37 1988-90-91-92 1979-80 1994-95 1972 1949-50-51-52 1946 1935 1973-74-75-76 1960-61 1977 1977 1961 1988-89 1976-77-78-79 1960-61 1980-81-82 1961 1986-87 1998-99-00 1977-78-79-80 1966 1961 1957-58-59-60 1928-29-30 1993-94-95 1993-94 1940-42 1984-85-86-87 1977 1936 1952-53-54-55 1964-65-66-67 1989-90-91-92 1972-73-74-75 1988-89-90-91 1980-81-82 1955 1946 1984-85-86-87 2001-02-03 2001-02 1936-37 1953 1950 1941-42 1990-91-92-93 1978 1937-39-40 1995-96 1997-98-99 1942 1933-34-35 1987-88 1994-95 1981 2005-06-07-08 1995-96 1941 1980-81-82-83 1974-75-76-77 1995 1995 1937 1967-68 1936 2003-04-05-06 1946 1924 1936-37 1970-71 1969

Mm Mabey, Tom 1997-98-00-01 MacDonald, Donald 1960-61 Macklin, Phillip 1992-93-94 Maddox, Austin 1996 Maddox, Larry 1961 Maggard, 1941-42-46 Maher, Joe 1966

Lee Majors (1959-60, 1962) Mahorney, Scott 1987-88-89 Mainous, Clayton 1923-24 Majors, Lee 1959-60-62 Malins, Fred 1962-63-64-65 Malone, Greg 2003-04 Malone, Mark 1993 Malone, Mike 1973 Mancing, Harry 1946 Mancini, Roger 1960 Mandt, 1923 Mangram, Keionne 1998-99-00-01 Manley, 1946 Manning, Louis 1949-50 Mansfield, 1933 March, Bill 1968-69 Marchese, Sal 1956-57 Marchetti, Ernest 1954-55-56 Markins, Kevin 1980 Marks, Augie 1994-95 Marks, Chuck 2001-02 Marmie, Larry 1962-63-64-65 Marsee, Daniel 1990-91 Marsh, Aaron 1964-65-66-67 Martin, Carl 1949-50 Martin, Dan 1976-77-78-79 Martin, Jason 1999 Martin, Preston 1987-88-89-90 Martin, Saint 1999-00-01-02 Marzotto, Mike 2003-04 Mason, Fred 1951-53 Mason, Montez 2003-04 Massingale, Vernon 1952-53 Mathes, Collier 1992 Matthews, Jose 2003-04-05-06 Mauntel, Joe 1982-83-84-85-86 Maupin, David 1967-68-69 Mavity, Bob 1934-35-36 Maxwell, 1936 Maxwell, Malachi 2006-07 May, William 1981-82-83-84 Mayer, Walter 1939-40 Mayes, Marcus 2003-04-05-06 McCallister, Scott 1974-75-76-77 McCarthy, Jeﬀ 1971-72-73-74 McClellan, Patrick 2008 McCloud, Ron 1968 McClurg, Joe 1970 McCluster, Marcus 1990-91 McCollum, 1946 McCollum, Kenny 1990-91-92-93 McCombs, Tony 1994-95-96 McConnell, 1935-36-37 McConnell, 1941-42 McCray, Toki 2000-01-02-03 McCulley, Jack 1970 McCullough, Cliﬀ 1979-80-81-82 McDowell, Herbert 1963

McFadden, Carlton McGarrah, George McGee, Reggie McGhey, McGinnis, Bundy McGonigle, Ted McGuire, Sean McIntire, Casey McIntire, Steve McIntyre, Bob McKee, Aaron McKee, Greg McKee, Paul McKenzie, Bronnie McKenzie, Larry McKinnon, Don McLean, Brandon McMillan, Ken McNabb, Lou McNamee, Chris McNamee, Tim McPhaul, Ranard McQueen, Tom McShane, Mike McWhorter Meier, Ken Meiman, Dennis Mendell, Ron Menendez, Rondel Merenbloom, Derbert Merli, Steve Mertz, Ralph Mester, Michael Metzger, Charles Meyer, Donny Michelson, Donald Miller, Miller, Alvin Miller, Andy Miller, Anthony Miller, Charles Miller, David Miller, Edward Miller, George Miller, Howard Miller, Jackie Miller, Jerome Miller, Jerry Miller, Josh Miller, Matt Miller, Richard Miller, Tory Mills, S.A. Mims, Mike Mims, Victor Minor, Donald Minter, Chris

1982 1982-83 1989-90 1941-42 1988-89-90-91 1990-91-92 1984-85-86-88 1989-90 1972 1976-77-78-79 2000-01 1988-89-90-91 1969 1980 1961 1978 2005 1985-86-87-88 1953 1988-89-90-91 1990-91-92-93 1978-79-80-81 1972-73-74 1980-81-82-83 1942 1969 1988-89-90-91 1962-63 1995-96-97-98 1931-32-33-34 1974-75-76 1966 1972 1965-66-67 1996 1933-34 1946-47 1977-78-79-80 1999-00-01-02 1974-75-76-77 1946 1984-85-86-87 1955-56-57 1981-82-83 1972-73-74-75 1970-71-72 1976-77 1978 2008 2001-02-03-04 1963 2004-05-06-07 1914 1981-82-83-84 1982-83-84 1965-67-68 1998-99-00-01

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- time roster all Miracle, Ed 1951-52-53-54 Miracle, Russ 1963 Miscione, Frank 1995-96 Mitchell, Brantley 1990-91 Mitchell, Mark 1986-87-88-89 Mitchell, Stan 1975-76-77-78 Mitchum, Willard 1946 Moberly, 1941-42 Moberly, Harry 1931 Moberly, Jesse 1924-25-26-27 Moberly, Jim 1965-66-67-68 Mohammed, Jason 1998-99 Molden, Antwaun 2005-06-07 Molsberger, 1935 Monroe, Brian 1981 Montgomery, John 1977 Montgomery, Michael 2002 Montgomery, Reggie 1999 Montinar, Jules 2005-06-07 Moon, Rory 1974 Moor, Buddy 1977-78-79-80 Moore, 1946-47 Moore, Chris 2008 Moore, Darrell 1956 Moore, Don 1966-67-68 Moore, Kenneth 1961-62 Moran, Karl 1969-70 Morgan, Marion 1937-38-39 Morgan, Thomas 1999-00-01-02 Morris, 1928 Morrison, Johnny 1959-60 Morton, Dwayne 1992 Morton, Luke 1996-97-98 Moses, Marcus 1986-87-88-89-90 Moton, Fred 1989-90-91-92 Mowat, Bob 1939-40 Muchow, Jason 1996-97-98-99 Mueller, Bob 1951-52-53-54 Muley, Mike 1987-88-89 Mullins, Moon 1951 Muncy, Brent 1979-80 Mundy, Jimmy 1973 Mungro, Rashaud 2005-06-07-08 Murphy, Benny 1946 Murphy, Mike 1983-84-85-86 Murphy, Walter 1965-66-67-68 Murray, Aaron 2000-01-02-03 Murrell, William 1993-94-95-96 Myers, Paul 1946 Myles, Hendricks 1989-90-91 Myrtil, Reggie 1995-96-97-98

Nn Napier, Evan Nard, Nash, Nassida, Frank Neal, David Neal, Mike Neale, Neﬀ, Dave Nelson, Jim Nettles, Andrew Nevels, Ben Nevels, Kris Neville, Brian Nichols, Victor Nicholson, Mike Nickels, Nicky Nix, Tom Nonnemacher, Norman, Norris, Eric Norris, Rick North, Larry Nowakowski, Nunn, Walter Nussbaum, Dan Nussbaum, Gary

2003 1927 1941 1953-54 1976-77-78-79 1979-80 1941 1962-63-64-65 1974-75-76-77 1989-90-91 2002 1997-98-99-00 1989-90-91-92 2003-04-05-06 1969-70-71-72 1996 1977-78-79-80 1941-46 1941-42-46 2003-04-05-06 1970-72 1950-51-52-53 1941-42-46 1953-54-55-56 2004 1979-80-81-82

O’Reilly, Tim Orlandini, Roger Orr, Jay Osborne, John Osborne, S. O’Toole, Tim Ott, Conrad Otten, Brad Owens, Lynn

1979 1993-94-95-96 1946 1928-29-30-31 1928 1975 1946 1972 1950

Pp Palahunich, Bill 1951-52-53 Palmer, Gerald 2000-01 Palmer, Robert 1982-83-84-85 Parker, 1942 Parker, Greg 1983-84-85-86 Parker, Mark 1977-78 Parks, Gus 1979-80-81-82 Parks, Scott 1989-90-91-92 Parks, Tom 1974 Parks, Vic 1983-84-85-86 Parnell, Curtis 1972 Parrish, Jerry 1978-79-80-81 Parson, Wilbert 1978 Parsons, Mendel 1932 Parthemore, Scott 1979 Pate, Alvin 2007-08 Patrick, Adam 2004-05 Patterson, 1946 Patton, Dale 1977-78-79-80 Patton, James 1955-56-57 Pavlovich, George 1949-50 Payne, Bobby 1974-75-76-78 Peace, Fred 1979 Pearson, Jack 1985-86-87 Pearson, Marcus 2003-04-05 Pearson, Scott 1983-84 Pelfrey, Ray 1949-50 Pendleton, Joe 1946 Penland, Furman 1963 Penman, Mike 1990-91-92-93 Pennington, Sam 1933-34 Perkins, Roscoe 1963-64-65 Perkins, Roy 1951 Perkins, Tremayne 2002-03-04-05 Perry, 1923 Perry, 1941 Perry, Clint 2005-06-07-08 Perry, Don 1971 Perry, Kenneth 1939-40 Peters, Don 1970 Peterson, Jack 1987-88 Petro, Lance 2001-02-03-04-05 Peyton, Tim 1988-89-90-91 Pfaadt, Buddy 1963-64-65-66 Phelps, Garnett 2006-07-08 Phillips, Matthew 1997-98

Pille, Roy Pinkston, Stephen Pitts, Greg Pitts, Tom Pitzer, Plantholt, Carl Plotts, Bob Poage, Mike Poetter, Phil Polard, Craig Polly, Ronnie Pomlee, Burney Pooler, Todd Portale, Tim Porter, James Posey, Cliﬀord Powell, Alva Powell, Frank Powell, Larry Powell, Tyrone Powers, James Prall, Roger Prater, Corky Presley, Marshall Presnell, David Pressler, Brian Prewitt, Chris Prewitt, Tim Prince, Paul Printup, Butch Pritchard, Corey Pulawski, Steve Pullins, Jerry Purnell, Derwin

Qq Qualls, Denver

1929-30

Rr Rader, Adam Ragland, Prentis Ralston, Andre Ramsey, Randle, William Rasnick, Ber Rassega, Jack Ratliﬀ, Jim Ray, Lynn Rechtin, Rector, Redferd, Jordan Reed, Ron Reedy, Harold Reese, Vernon Reid, Sam Reid, Tom Reusch, John

Oo Oakley, Carl O’Brien, Ken O’Brien, Kherryl O’Buck, Brett O’Connor, Logan O’Dell, Vernon Ogunlari, David O’Malley, Robert O’Neal, Mike O’Neil, Marquis Ordich, George

1951-52-53 1972-73-74 2007-08 1997-98-99-00 2007-08 1959-60 2008 2007-08 1969-70-71 2004 1939-40

1932-33-34-35 1972 1982-83-84 1973 1942 1949-50 1966-67 1983-84-85-86 2004-05 1993 1955-56-57 1977-78-79-80 1985-86 1981-82-83-84 1969-70-71 1994-95-96-97 1922 1985-86-87 1984-85-86-87 1993 1981 1964-65-66 1977-78 1996 1984 1989-90-91-92 1994-95-96 1978 2002-03-04-05 1997-98-99 1999-00-01-02 1949-50 1968 1998

Brandon Rosser (2003-06) 94

1997-98-99-00 1976-77-78-79 2002-03-04-05 1942 2000-01-02-03 1940-41 1952 1964-65 1965-66-67 1935 1946 2003-04 1966-67-68 1986-87 1961 2005-06-07-08 1969-70-71-72 1969

Revere, John 1972-73-74-75 Reynolds, John 1990-91-92 Reynolds, Phillip 1989 Reynolds, Todd 1961-62-63-64 Rhae, Victor 1979-80 Rhoades, Brent 1993-94-95-96 Rhodes, Bernard 1986-87-88-89 Rhodes, Rickie 1976-77-78-79 Rice, Jim 1952 Rice, Z.T. 1929-30-32 Richard, Joe 1976-77-78-79 Richards, Karl 1974 Richardson, Ken 1968 Riedel, Glenn 1961-62-63 Riedel, Glenn 1986-87 Riggs, Mike 1965-66 Rigrish, Ernie 1951-52-53-54-55 Ritter, Ed 1956-57 Rivers, Justen 2001-02-03-04 Robbins, Homer 1932-33-34 Roberts, Antion 1983-84 Roberts, Chris 1975-76-77-78 Roberts, G. 1941-42 Roberts, Mike 2006 Roberts, Stan 1970-71-72-74 Roberts, Terry 1973-74-75-76 Roberts, Tim 1999-00-01-02 Roberts, Tommy 1952-53 Robertson, Bob 1949-50 Robinson, 1933 Robinson, Henry 1978-79-80-81 Robinson, Philip 1978 Rodgers, Dave 1949-50 Rodgers, Jack 1954-55-56-57 Rogers, John 1972-73-74-75 Rollins, Jean 1986-87 Rom, Louis 1981 Roop, Jeﬀ 1989-90 Rose, Jerry 2004-05 Rosser, Brandon 2003-04-05-06 Roth, Mike 1988-89-90-91 Rowe, Steve 1981-82-83-84 Rowlette, 1933 Rupard, Earl 1931-32 Russell, Dustin 1996-97 Russo, Russell 1947-48-49-50 Rutledge, Jeﬀ 1988-89-90-91 Ryan, John 1991-92-93

Ss Sacca, John Sadler, Alan Salsbury, Don Samar, Nick Sammons, Charles Sammons, Claude Sammons, Tom Sampson, James Sanders, Lanny Sandhoﬀ, Bob Sandusky, Fred Sanford, Tony Sang, Rick Sanner, Monty Santiago, Billy Joe Satterley, Mike Satterly, Carl Saturday, Shawn Sauer, Richard Saylor, James Scales, Bruce Scannell, Robert Schaible, David Schehr, Mark Scherrbaum, Dick Schipske, Joe Schmidt, John Schmitt, Chuck Schoborg, Matt Schoenlaub, Travis Schulte, Cliﬀord Schulte, Jack Schulte, Tom Schutte, Mike Scott, Scott, Chad Scott, Lowell Scott, Vince Scrafton, Joel Seals, Tom Sebest, John Seewer, David Selbee, Bill

1994 1984-85-86 1970 2005 1955-56-57 1956-57 1951-52-53-54 1961 1979-80-81-82 1981 1969-70-71 1984 1976-77-78-79 1972-73-74-75 1984-85 1992-93 1988-89-90-91 1981 1972 1955-56 1975-76 1982-83-84-85 1978-79-80 1978 1946 1977-78-79-80 1970 1949-50-51-52 2003-04-05-06 1996-97-98 1933-34 1962-63-64 1954-55-56-57 1977 1933-34-35 1998-99-00-01 1985 1984-86-87-88 1976-77-78-79 1963 1955-56-57 1975-76 1946

Semek, Nick Sengel, George Sensibaugh, Dan Setters, Mike Settle, Ray Shannon, Bill Sharp, Matt Sharp, Tom Sharpe, James Shearer, Demar Sheback, Tim Sheckles, Tim Sheddan, Paul Sheehan, Mike Sheehan, Tom Shelor, Damon Shelton, James Sheridan, Pat Sherman, Inman Sherman, Rodney Shetler, Tom Shields, John Shireman, Mark Shockley, Bob Shoecraft, James Showalter, Dean Shuster, Charles Siemon, Brian Siemon, Chuck Siemon, Mark Simmons, Terry Simpson, David Simpson, James Simpson, Jim Simpson, R.J. Sims, Eric Sims, Jake Sims, Jerome Simunovic, Zvonko Siphers, Joe Bill Sivulich, Rich Sizemore, Onzie Sizemore, Stephen Skaggs, Martin Slager, Josh Slaughter, John Slayback, Jerry Small, Jessie Smiley, Norman Smith, Smith, Smith, Adam Smith, Bert Smith, Darryl Smith, Darryl Smith, Joe Smith, Kevin Smith, Larry Smith, Marvin Smith, Mike Smith, Pat Smith, Paul Smith, Petey Smith, Reggie Smith, Richard Smith, Shirley Smith, Steve Smith, Tony Smith, Vic Smith, William Smith, William Smyth, Timm Snawder, Troy Snyder, Tony Somers, Travis Sorrell, Charles Soucy, Andrew Southers, Ben Spadafino, Joe Spain, West Speaks, Tim Spencer, Buster Spenik, Ed Spenlau, Ronald Spicer, Sprinkel, Brian Squires, Dale St. Amont, Ron Stafura, Staggers, Jason Stahl, Donald Stallings, Carlo Stapleton, Proctor Stapleton, Tom

1949-50 1970 1977-78 1971 1933-34 1946 1998-99-00 1959-60-61-62 1955 2005 1973 1972 1979-80 1977-78-79-80 1946 1972-73-74-75 1977-78-79-80 1968-69-70 1973-74-75 1977-78 1965-66-67-68 1965 1968-69-70-71 1950-51-52 1974-75-76-77 1983-84 1939-41-42 1968-69-70 1964-65-66-67 1977-78-79-80 1981-82-83-84 1981-82 1961 1974 2001-02-03-04 2000-01 1999-00 1971 1986-87-88-89 1940-41-42-46 1963-64-65-66 1972 2005-06-07-08 1924 1994 1949-50 1957 1985-86-87-88 1984-85-86-87 1923-28 1946 2000-01-02-03 1939-40-41 1960 1980 1992-93-94-95 1982 1972-73-74-75 1999 1963-64-65-66 1983-84-85-86 1983-84-85-86 1997-98 1981 1974 1961 1976 1977 1972-73-74-75 1939 1988-89-90-91 1991-92 1986-87 1965 1996 1939 2007-08 1951-52-53 1982-83-84-85 1951 1966-67-68 1957 1960-61-62 1957 1946 2002-03-04 1978 1963 1942 1992 1956-57 1992-93-94 1946 1961-62

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- time roster all Stauﬀer, Frank Stephenson, Stevens, William Stewart, Barry Stewart, Barry Stewart, Terrance Still, Pete Stilley, Will Stockham, Jack Stofko, Tom Stone, Stone, Talton Straten, Dick Streight, Steve Strothman, Jason Stucky, Dean Sturgeon, John Sullivan, Chris Sullivan, Nick Surlas, Fred Susie, Tony Sutkamp, Jon Sutkamp, Mike Sutter, Clarence Swann, Steven Swartz, Tom Swearengen, Orville Sweat, Burl Sweesy, Harry

1962 1922 1924 1982-83 1989-90 1992-93 1963-64 2002-03-04 1952 1946 1922-23 1923-24-25 1970-71-72 1974-75-76-77 1998-99-00 1975-76-77-78 1973 1981-82-83-84 1998-99-00-01 1992 1937 1980-81-82 1982 1934 2003-04 1966-67-68 1924 1987-88-89-90 1950

Tt Talbert, Everett Talmadge, DeWitt Tamaska, Jake Tankosh, Bob Tanner, Jeﬀ Tarter, Heber Tarvin, Bob Tauiliili, Dwane Taylor, Chris Taylor, Eric Taylor, George Taylor, Marvin Taylor, Randy Taylor, Teddy Tazel, John Terrill, Terry, Randy Theiss, Jim Thom, Joey Thomas, Brad Thomas, Danny Thomas, Gary Thomas, Jason Thomas, Markus Thomas, Mike Thomas, Paul Thomas, Rich Thomas, Terry Thomas, Yameen Thompson, Alfred Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Derrick Thompson, Ernest Thompson, Terence Thornton, Bakahri Thurman, Chris Thurman, Spider Tierney, Paul Timmons, Carlos Tinnell, Cliﬀord Tinsley, Charles Tipton, Clay Tishue, Bob Todd, Thurman Todoran, Roman Tomaro, Frank Tomaszewski, Tim Torrens, Harold Towns, Nick Townsend, Keith Trachsel, James Tran, Son Travis, John Trimble, Graham Triplett, Henry Troike, Fred True, Charlie Tsangeous, Nick Tucker, Mike Tully, Ralph Turnage, Jerrmel

1973-74-75-76 1932 2006-07-08 1947-48-49-50 1980-81-82 1934-36 1965-66 1996 1979-80-81-82 1992-93 2000-01-02-03 1996-97 1979-80-81-82 1966-67-68-69 1966-67-68 1933 1976 1975 1990-91 1999 1996-97 1977-78 1990-91-92-93 1989-90-91-92 1989-90-91-92 1954-55-56-57 1970-71-72-73 1997-98-99 2007-08 1970-71-72-73 1954-55-56 1975 1984-85 1988-89-90-91 1980-81-82-83 2004-05-06-07 1999-00-01 1938-39-40-41 1932-33 1991-92-93-94 1939-40-41 1996-97-98 1988-89-90-91 1953-54-55-56 1931 1950 1957-58-59-60 1985-86-87-88 1984-85-86-87 1998-99-00 1983-84-86-87 1962 1993-94-95-96 1975 1999-00 1924 1966-67-68 1951-52-53 1950-51-52-53 1971 1986-87-88-89 2002

Steve Streight (1974-77) Turner, Danny Turner, David Turner, Jason Turner, Josh Turner, Keith Turner, Kelvin Turner, Larry Turner, Randy Turner, Travis Turney, Scott Tussey, Ora F. Tuttle, William Tuupo, Kody Tyson, Stan

1970 1983-84 1994 2005-07-08 1983-84-85 2008 2000-01-02-03 1973 2000-01-02 1985-86 1939-40 1924-25 2005-06-07-08 1983-84-85-86

Uu Utley, Steve

1966

Vv Valdes, Ernie Van Hoose, Eugene Vannoy, Steve Vaught, Barry Verini, Sal Vermetten, Mike Vest, Jimmy Viana, Ryan Von Handorf, Jim

1988 1962-63-64 1973 1975-76 1964-65 1993 1931 2005-06-07-08 1987-88-89-90

Ww Wagers, Mike Wagner, Daryle Wakefield, Tim Walker, C.J. Walker, Davin Walker, Eugene Walker, James Walker, Jeﬀ Walker, Mike Walker, Richard Walker, Robert Walker, Scott Walker, Sheldon Walker, Takashi Walker, Tom Wallace, Wallace, Carl Wallace, Dick Wallace, Matthew Waller, Sean Wallin, Buddy Walls, Lawrence Walroth, Chuck Walton, Charles Walton, Donald

1979-80-81-82 1992-93 1985-86 2006-07-08 2005-06-07 1981 1934-35 1982-83-84-85 1987-88-89-90 2002 1987 1984-85 1992-93-94-95 2003-04 2005-06-07 1935-36 1987 1959-60-61-62 1984-85-86-87 1987-88-89-90 1955-56-57 1998-99 1969-70 1968 1956

Walton, Gerald 1956-57 Ward, Bob 1979-80 Ward, Carrol 1923 Ward, Jason 2004 Ward, Ty 1995-96 Wardlow, Randy 1988-89-90-91 Ware, Vincent 1988-89-90-91 Warf, 1942-46 Warfield, Robert 1986-87 Warren, Bill 1977 Warren, Terry 1983-84-85 Washington, Bobby 1994-95-96-97 Washington, Bobby 2006-07 Washington, Chris 2003-04-05-06 Washington, Joe 1969-70-71-72 Washington, Tejon 2007-08 Waters, Howard 1939 Watkins, Charles 1996-97-98-99 Watson, Anthony 1998-99 Watts, Bill 1974 Watts, Cody 2007-08 Watts, George 1974 Wearren, Ronald 1975-76 Webb, Bob 1966-67-68-69 Webster, Bob 1964-65 Webster, Richard 1973 Weir, Chris 2003 Welch, 1942 Wells, Emerson 1993-94 Wertz, Zach 2004-05 Wheeler, Wendell 1961-62-63-64 Whetsel, Dick 1946 Whitaker, Mike 1984-85-86 White, Carl 1950-51-52 White, Ian 1996 White, Derrick 1997-98 White, Ronald 1955-56-57 White, Sonny 1952-53-54-55 White, Tom 1978-79-80-81 White, Whizzer 1940 Whitefield, Chris 1992-93-94-95 Whitehouse, Gil 1985-86-87-88 Whitis, Jimmy 1961-62 Whittenburg, Charles 1988 Wickline, Ronald 1974-75-76 Wiggington, Don 1966-67-68 Wilburn, Jon 1998-99-00 Wilhoit, Jerry 1955-56-57 Wilkerson, Ron 1980 Wilkes, Jacob 2002 Wilkins, David 1988-89-90-91 Williams, Cary 1994-95-96 Williams, Darryl 1984 Williams, David 1976-77 Williams, Glenn 1989-90-91-92 Williams, J.D. 1978-79 Williams, Loren 1971-72-73

Williams, Mathias Williams, Noah Williams, Quinton Williams, Rick Williams, Robert Williams, Sylvester Williams, Walter Willis, Ben Willoughby, Brad Willoughby, Mark Wilmhoﬀ, Craig Wilson, Bernard Wilson, Bill Wilson, Dick Wilson, Ferlando Wilson, James Wilson, James Wilson, Micah Wilson, Ron Wilson, William Wimbley, Tim Winegartner, Tony Wing, Bob Winscher, Fred Winslett, Willie Winter, Mike Witt, Rusty Wolf, Cam Wolfe, Wes Woodrum, Mark Woods, Bobby Woods, Chris Woods, Dwayne Woods, Joel Woods, Mike Woods, Ron Woods, Tony Woods, Wesley Woodside, Jason Woolf, Tim Woolridge, Mike Woolum, Mark Woolum, Shawn Woolum, Tuck Wooton, John Word, Worley, Jason Worsham, Woster, Bob Wright, Billy Wright, Carlin Wright, Herbert Wright, John Wright, Mark Wright, Paul Wright, Pierre Wright, Shedrick Wright, William

1951-53-54-55 1992 2004-05-06-07 1984-85-86-87 1982-83-85-86 1997 1997 1999 2005-06-07-08 1979-80-81-82 1992 1934-35 1946 1950-51-52-53 1994-95-96 1968-69-70-71 1995-96-97 2001 1975-76-77 1939 1988-89-90-91 1975 1952 1952-53-54 2002 1987 1975 1997-98 2005-06 1980 1979-80-81-82 1989-90 1989-90-91-92 1991-92-93-94 1974-75-76-77 1988-89 1998 2008 1992-93-94-95 1998-99 2000-01-02-03 1988-89-90-91 1994 1979-80-81-82 1996-97 1923 1994-95-97-98 1942 1965 1997-98-99 1971 1984-85 1994-95-96-97 1998 1946 2001-02-03-04 2000-01 1968-69-70-71

Chris Sullivan (1981-84)

Wyatt, Bennie Wyatt, Marshal

1997-98 1932

Yy Yahnig, John Yanity, Joe Yeager, Carl Yeast, Julius Yeast, Nicky Yeldell, Sidney Yinger, Harold York, Young, Allen Young, Chris Young, Don Young, Ernest Young, Fred Young, Ian Youngo, Joe

1992 1946-47-48 1936-37-38 2000 1979-80-81-82 1966-67-68-69 1939-40-46 1926 1980-81-82 1989-90-91-92 1969-70 1932-33-34 1973-74-75-76 2004 1960-61

Zz Zeller, Gary Zoretic, Ed Zuckerman, Mike Zwick, Bill

1973 1946-47-48-49 1988 1966

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

record vs vs. . opponents Opponent

EKU vs. Opponent Akron 8-3 Alfred Holbrook 2-0 Appalachian State 3-8 Arkansas A&M 1-0 Arkansas State 0-1 Ashland College 2-0 Austin Peay 38-3 Ball State 3-0 Berea Second Team 0-0-1 Boise State 1-1 Boston University 1-1 Bowling Green (Ohio) 3-1 Caldwell High School 0-1 Cal. State-Fullerton 1-0 Carson-Newman 2-0 Catawba 0-2 Central Florida 7-3 Central Michigan 1-7 Central Normal 2-0 Centre College 0-2 Centre Frosh 0-1 Chattanooga 2-1-1 Cincinnati 0-2 Cumberland College 4-2 Cynthiana High School 2-2 Dayton 4-3 Delaware 3-1 Delaware State 2-0 East Carolina 1-1 East Stroudsburg 1-0 East Tennessee State 20-9 Eastern Illinois 9-7 Eastern Michigan 3-0-1 Emory & Henry 2-0 Erskine 2-0 Evansville 3-2-1 Findlay 2-2 Florida A&M 1-1 Florida Atlantic 1-0 Fort Campbell 1-0 Franklin College (Ind.) 2-0 Furman 1-1 Georgetown College 4-8 Georgetown Frosh 1-1-1 Georgia Southern 2-2 Glenville State (W.Va.) 3-0 Heidelberg 0-2 Hillsdale (Mich.) 2-0 Hiwassee 1-0 Idaho 1-0 Idaho State 0-1 Illinois State 2-0 Indiana 0-0 Indiana State 5-1 Indiana University (Pa.) 2-0 Indianapolis State 1-0 Jackson State 1-0 Jacksonville State 3-3 John Carroll 2-0 Kent State 1-0 Kentucky 0-2 Kentucky Frosh 0-1 Kentucky Sophomores 0-1 Kentucky State 4-0 Kentucky Wesleyan 2-9 King College 2-0 Kirksville (Mo.) 1-0 Lancaster High School 1-0 Lehigh 2-0 Lexington High School 0-3 Liberty 2-0

Last EKU Win 1986 1936 2003 1940 – 1975 2008 1970 – 1981 1994 1950 – 1979 1941 – 1990 1940 1938 – – 1986 – 1940 1912 1981 1982 1989 1980 1995 1983 2008 1970 1948 1951 1953 1966 1984 2002 1960 1937 1986 1941 1924 1991 2002 – 1968 1935 1982 – 1941 – 2000 1973 1945 1979 2008 1954 1979 – – – 2000 1916 1941 1945 1914 1980 – 2002

Last Oppt. Win 1980 – 2005 – 1986 – 1977 – – 1980 1983 2003 1911 – – 1946 2000 2003 – 1927 1923 1987 2008 1923 1914 1977 1976 – 1962 – 1984 2006 – – – 1951 1965 1983 – – – 1990 1935 1923 1993 – 1950 – – – 1981 – – 1926 – – – 2006 – – 2007 1925 1921 – 1930 – – – – 1916 –

Series Began 1942 1935 1971 1940 1986 1974 1959 1967 1909 1980 1983 1940 1911 1979 1939 1945 1982 1939 1937 1916 1923 1973 2006 1921 1912 1967 1976 1988 1962 1995 1926 1947 1948 1947 1950 1948 1963 1983 2002 1960 1936 1986 1912 1922 1988 2000 1949 1951 1935 1982 1981 1940 2009 1926 1972 1945 1979 2003 1953 1979 1998 1925 1921 1980 1912 1940 1945 1914 1979 1910 2001

Opponent

EKU vs. Opponent Lincoln County 0-1 Lincoln Memorial 1-2-1 Louisville 8-16-1 Mars Hill 1-0 Marshall 8-10-1 Massachusetts 1-0 Miami (Ohio) 0-2 Middle Tennessee State 29-19 Millersburg Military Inst. 1-2-1 Montana 0-1 Morehead State 49-16-4 Morris Harvey 4-4 Murray State 39-25-4 Navy 0-1 Nevada-Reno 1-0 North Carolina State 0-1 North Dakota State 0-1 North Middletown H.S. 0-0-2 Northeast Louisiana 1-2 Northern Illinois 2-0 Northern Iowa 1-0 Northwest Missouri 2-0 Northwood (Mich.) 1-0 Ohio Northern 0-1 Ohio University 1-0 Omaha 0-2 Oregon State 0-1 Paint Lick H.S. 3-1 Paris H.S. 1-2 Pleasureville 0-1 Richmond 0-2 Richmond (City Team) 1-1-1 Richmond Amer. Legion 0-1 Richmond Stars 0-1 Samford 8-1 Slippery Rock 1-0 Somerset H.S. 0-1 South Carolina State 2-0 Southeast Missouri 17-2 Southeastern Louisiana 3-1 Stanford H.S. 0-4 State Frosh 0-1 Stetson 1-1 St. Mary’s 4-0 Sue Bennett 2-1 Tampa 2-1 Tennessee State 19-3 Tennessee Tech 48-17 Threlkeld Select 1-0 Toledo 2-3-2 Transylvania 4-10-1 Transylvania Frosh 0-1-1 Transylvania Reserve 1-0 Troy State 1-3 Tusculum 1-0 Union College 10-5-4 UT Martin 19-0 Valparaiso 2-1 Vanderbilt 0-1 West Liberty 1-0 Western Carolina 3-1 Western Kentucky 34-47-3 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1-0 Wittenberg 1-2 Woﬀord 1-2 Xavier (Ohio) 0-1 Youngstown State 12-8 Total 541-333-38 2009 opponents in boldface

Last EKU Win – 1926 1985 1936 1990 1988 – 1998 1915 – 2008 1956 2008 – 1979 – – – 1992 1948 1971 1942 1967 – 1951 – – 1921 1911 – – 1910 – – 2007 2002 – 1982 2008 1972 – – 1953 1927 1931 1966 2007 2008 1912 1956 1939 – 1923 1979 1927 1939 2008 1947 – 1942 2007 2006 1975 1976 1955 – 1987

Last Oppt. Win 1916 1931 1991 – 1992 – 1935 1992 1912 1995 1990 1942 2004 1981 – 2005 1976 – 1993 – – – – 1931 – 1955 2002 1919 1919 1910 2008 1910 1919 1911 1992 – 1914 – 2003 1947 1914 1923 1951 – 1930 1963 2008 2006 – 1959 1934 1922 – 1997 – 1934 – 1945 2004 – 2006 2008 – 1977 1950 1948 1994

Series Began 1916 1924 1927 1936 1926 1988 1934 1953 1912 1995 1924 1926 1929 1981 1979 2005 1976 1909 1987 1940 1971 1941 1967 1931 1951 1954 2002 1919 1911 1910 2007 1910 1919 1911 1992 2002 1914 1981 1990 1947 1910 1923 1951 1924 1929 1962 1982 1937 1912 1952 1913 1922 1923 1978 1927 1922 1973 1945 2004 1942 1988 1914 1975 1931 1949 1948 1953

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- time results all George Hembree

Charles “Turkey” Hughes

Head Coach: 1922-28 Seven years Record: 21-29-4 (.426)

1922 19 22

1923 The 1911 Maroons vs. Transylvania vs. Lexington H.S.

James Park Head Coach: 1909 One year Record: 0-0-4 (.500)

1909 19 09

1914

Record: 0-0-4 at N. Middletown H.S. 0- 0 T N. Middletown H.S. 0- 0 T vs. Team Unknown 0- 0 T vs. Berea 0- 0 T

Clyde Wilson Head Coach: 1910-11 Two years Record: 2-7-1 (.250)

1910 Richmond (City) Richmond (City) Lexington H.S. at Pleasureville Stanford H.S.

1911 Caldwell H.S. at Paris H.S. Richmond Stars Caldwell H.S. Paris H.S.

1915 Record: 1-4 5- 15 L 16- 5 W 0- 22 L 0- 5 L 0- 16 L

Charles Keith Head Coach: 1912 One year Record: 3-4-1 (.438)

1912

1916

Record: 1-3-1 0- 0 T 21- 5 W 0- 3 L 5- 10 L 0- 5 L

Record: 3-4-1 vs. Richmond (City) 0- 0 T Millersburg M.I. 12- 13 L vs. Lexington H.S. 0- 34 L vs. Threlkeld Select 26- 6 W vs. Cynthiana H.S. 14- 0 W Millersburg M.I. 0- 3 L Georgetown 0- 44 L Cynthiana H.S. 7- 0 W vs. Stanford H.S. n/a

1913

Record: 1-2 vs. Stanford H.S. 3- 7 L vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 14- 12 W

Record: 2-7 Stanford H.S. 6- 7 L Lancaster H.S. 13- 0 W at Kentucky Wesleyan 7- 13 L Cynthiana H.S. 0- 6 L Western Kentucky 34- 6 W at Somerset H.S. 0- 46 L at Western Kentucky 0- 18 L at Cynthiana H.S. 0- 81 L at Stanford H.S. 0- 6 L

1924 10/ 4 11 25 31 11/ 8 15 22 27

Record: 2-1-2 Millersburg M.I. 6- 0 W Kentucky Wesleyan 0- 33 L Western Kentucky 0- 0 T at Millersburg M.I. 0- 0 T at Western Kentucky 6- 0 W

1925

Record: 3-3 at Kentucky Wesleyan 19- 0 W vs. Lincoln Co. H.S. 14- 26 L Western Kentucky 13- 12 W vs. Centre 0- 26 L vs. Lexington H.S. 6- 18 L at Western Kentucky 16- 0 W

Clyde McCoy

vs. Paint Lick vs. Paris H.S.

1927 10/ 1 8 15 22 29 11/ 5 12 19 24

Record: 0-2 0- 9 L 0- 40 L

1920

Record: 2-1 vs. Paint Lick 7- 0 W vs. Paint Lick 21- 0 W vs. Richmond Am. Leg. n/a L vs. Georgetown n/a

1921

Record: 1-3-1 Paint Lick 7- 0 W Kentucky Wesleyan 0- 0 T Kentucky Sophomores 0- 20 L at Cumberland 0- 33 L at Western Kentucky 0- 21 L

Record: 2-5-1 vs. State Frosh 0- 7 L vs. Georgetown Frosh 0- 2 L vs. Cumberland 6- 26 L vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 0- 9 L vs. Union 6- 6 T vs. Transy Reserves 7- 0 W vs. Centre Frosh 12- 21 L vs. Union 19- 0 W Record: 5-3 at Kentucky Wesleyan 0- 27 L Cumberland 19- 6 W at Georgetown Frosh 13- 0 W at Transylvania 0- 56 L at Lincoln Memorial 7- 13 L St. Mary’s 49- 0 W Morehead State 14- 0 W at Union 33- 0 W Record: 3-3-1 vs. Kentucky Frosh 0- 14 L vs. Georgetown 7- 13 L vs. Lincoln Memorial 0- 0 T vs. St. Mary’s 13- 7 W vs. Transylvania 6- 7 L vs. Morehead State 67- 0 W vs. Union 49- 0 W

10/ 1 at Marshall vs. Lincoln Memorial vs. Georgetown at Transylvania vs. Union at Indiana State East Tennessee vs. St. Mary’s vs. Morris Harvey

Head Coach: 1919-21 Three years Record: 3-6-1 (.350)

1919

Record: 2-3-2 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 0- 7 L vs. Transylvania Frosh 0- 0 T vs. Transylvania Frosh 0- 15 L vs. Cumberland 6- 0 W Western Kentucky 6- 47 L vs. Georgetown Frosh 0- 0 T vs. Union 40- 7 W

1926

Note: There were no teams for the 191718 seasons due to World War I.

Ben Bernard Head Coach: 1913-16 Four years Record: 8-13-2 (.391)

L n/a

Record: 4-5 0- 34 L 13- 0 W 0- 27 L 0- 15 L 48- 6 W 7- 10 L 41- 6 W 19- 0 W 0- 3 L

Record: 5-4 at Centre 0- 7 L Union 39- 0 W at Kentucky Wesleyan 6- 8 L East Tennessee 31- 0 W at Tusculum 13- 0 W at Morehead State 12- 6 W Louisville ₍hc₎ 13- 21 L St. Mary’s 32- 6 W at Western Kentucky 0- 12 L

1928 10/ 6 13 27 11/ 10 17 24

Head Coach: 1929-34 Six years Record: 8-29-6 (.256)

at Louisville Morris Harvey Morehead State at Transylvania Kentucky Wesleyan at Union

Record: 0-6 0- 72 L 0- 18 L 0- 18 L 0- 64 L 0- 40 L 7- 34 L

1929 19 29 10/ 5 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 15 23 28

Union at Sue Bennett at Murray State at Morehead State Louisville at Georgetown Kentucky Wesleyan Transylvania ₍hc₎ at Western Kentucky

Record: 1-8 2- 19 L 14- 8 W 0- 46 L 6- 13 L 6- 19 L 0- 37 L 0- 26 L 0- 33 L 0- 36 L

1930

Record: 1-7 Sue Bennett 0- 6 L Murray State 0- 52 L at Louisville 0- 52 L vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 0- 33 L Morehead State ₍hc₎ 13- 0 W vs. Transylvania 2- 26 L 11/ 14 at Union 0- 45 L 22 Western Kentucky 0- 50 L

10/ 4 10 18 25 31

1931 10/ 3 10 16 24 31 11/ 7 14 21

Sue Bennett Ohio Northern at Wittenberg at Louisville1 at Georgetown at Morehead State Lincoln Memorial Western Kentucky

Record: 2-5-1 31- 0 W 0- 16 L 0- 99 L 1- 0 W 0- 25 L 0- 0 T 8- 13 L 7- 42 L

Louisville forfeited the game

1932 10/ 7 15 21 28 11/ 11

at Georgetown Louisville at Union at Transylvania Morehead State

Record: 2-1-2 6- 7 L 38- 0 W 0- 0 T 0- 0 T 19- 0 W

Union Georgetown East Tennessee Transylvania ₍hc₎ at Morehead State at Louisville

Record: 1-2-3 6- 6 T 0- 0 T 0- 0 T 0- 6 L 6- 0 W 7- 13 L

1933 10/ 7 14 21 11/ 4 11 18

1934 9/ 29 10/ 6 12 20 11/ 2 10 17

at Miami (Ohio) at Transylvania at Union at Georgetown Morehead State ₍hc₎ Western Kentucky Louisville

Record: 1-6 0- 19 L 0- 18 L 7- 14 L 9- 18 L 7- 0 W 9- 47 L 6- 13 L

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- time results all Rome Rankin Head Coach: 1935-46 10 years Record: 56-22-6 (.702)

1935 19 35 9/ 28 10/ 5 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 16 23

Record: 4-4-1 at Miami (Ohio) 7- 33 L Alfred Holbrook 66- 6 W Hiawassee 52- 0 W Georgetown ₍hc₎ 6- 8 L at Louisville 9- 0 W at Morehead State 53- 0 W Union 7- 7 T Transylvania 6- 12 L at Western Kentucky 6- 40 L

1936 9/ 26 10/ 3 10 17 23 30 11/ 7 14 21

1937 9/ 25 10/ 2 8 22 30 11/ 6 13 20

Record: 5-2-1 Tennessee Tech 7- 0 W Franklin (Ind.) 28- 6 W Transylvania 12- 6 W at Central Normal 14- 7 W at Morehead State 0- 26 L at Western Kentucky 0- 23 L Union ₍hc₎ 14- 0 W at Louisville 6- 6 T

1938 9/ 23 30 10/ 7 14 29 11/ 5 12 23

Record: 7-2 39- 0 W 7- 0 W 34- 0 W 9- 6 W 6- 2 W 7- 19 L 13- 6 W 0- 7 L 12- 6 W

Mars Hill at Franklin (Ind.) Alfred Holbrook Louisville ₍hc₎ at Georgetown Morehead State at Transylvania Western Kentucky at Union

Georgetown at Transylvania at East Tennessee Central Normal Morehead State Western Kentucky Indiana State ₍hc₎ at Union

Record: 6-1-1 19- 0 W 7- 0 W 19- 0 W 47- 0 W 0- 0 T 7- 32 L 36- 7 W 18- 0 W

1939 Carson-Newman Cumberland at Transylvania Central Michigan ₍hc₎ Georgetown at Morehead State Union at Western Kentucky at Indiana State

Record: 6-3 21- 7 W 20- 0 W 39- 7 W 14- 18 L 21- 0 W 6- 7 L 32- 7 W 0- 26 L 28- 7 W

9/ 21 at Illinois State 28 Arkansas A&M 10/ 5 Northern Illinois ₍hc₎ at King College 26 Morehead State 11/ 2 at Cumberland 9 at Central Michigan 16 Bowling Green

Record: 8-0 20- 0 W 39- 0 W 35- 0 W 31- 7 W 27- 13 W 48- 7 W 25- 0 W 48- 0 W

9/ 23 30 10/ 6 14 21 28 11/ 4 11 18

1940

1941 9/ 20 27 10/ 4 18

Record: 7-1 at Northwest Missouri 18- 7 W Carson-Newman 14- 0 W Murray State 6- 0 W King College 21- 0 W

25 11/ 1 8 15

at Western Kentucky Georgetown Illinois State at Morehead State

1942

Record: 4-2-2 at Tennessee Tech 13- 0 W Northwest Missouri 7- 7 T at Morris Harvey 0- 7 L at Akron 6- 0 W at Murray State 6- 6 T Western Kentucky 18- 0 W West Liberty 20- 6 W Morehead State 0- 20 L

9/ 18 26 10/ 2 9 17 31 11/ 7 14

20- 27 41- 0 54- 0 32- 13

L W W W

9/ 15 21 10/ 5 13 27 11/ 3 10 17

1946 9/ 20 28 10/ 5 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 16

Murray State* ₍hc₎ at Emory & Henry Eastern Michigan at Morehead State* Evansville* at Western Kentucky* Northern Illinois at SE Louisiana

1949

Record: 4-4-1, 2-2-1 at Heidelberg 7- 19 L Marshall* 7- 24 L at Murray State* 20- 0 W Woﬀord 20- 27 L at Eastern Michigan 20- 6 W Morehead State* 26- 27 L at Evansville* 7- 7 T Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎20- 7 W at Bowling Green 21- 13 W

9/ 24 10/ 1 8 15 21 29 11/ 5 12 19

Note: There were no teams for the 194344 seasons due to World War II.

1945

9 16 23 30 11/ 6 13 19 24

Record: 4-3-1 at Indianapolis State 19- 12 W at Tennessee Tech 14- 12 W at Central Michigan 7- 14 L Murray State 7- 7 T at Valparaiso 6- 7 L Catawba 0- 13 L Tennessee Tech 32- 0 W Kirksville (Mo.) ₍hc₎ 54- 0 W

1950 9/ 22 30 10/ 6 14 21 28 11/ 4 11 18 23

Record: 5-4 at Tennessee Tech 13- 0 W at Catawba 7- 9 L Central Michigan ₍hc₎ 7- 20 L at Murray State 26- 13 W Tennessee Tech 7- 20 L Valparaiso 12- 7 W at Morehead State 6- 12 L Louisville 28- 7 W at Western Kentucky 6- 0 W

1951 9/ 22 29 10/ 6 13 20 27 11/ 3 10 17 12/ 1

Tom Samuels Head Coach: 1947-53 Seven years Record: 41-24-2 (.627)

1952 1947 9/ 27 10/ 4 10 18 25 11/ 1 7 15 22

at Eastern Illinois Marshall at Murray State Emory & Henry at Valparaiso Morehead State ₍hc₎ at Louisville Western Kentucky at SE Louisiana

1948 9/ 18 at Xavier 24 Eastern Illinois 10/ 2 at Marshall*

9/ 20 27 10/ 4 11 25 11/ 1 8 15

Record: 5-4 14- 13 W 6- 7 L 13- 21 L 34- 0 W 18- 0 W 34- 7 W 13- 14 L 27- 7 W 6- 20 L

1953 9/ 19 26 10/ 3 10 16

Record: 8-3, 3-2 0- 31 L 25- 14 W 20- 7 W

6- 0 35- 6 20- 0 7- 0 0- 7 13- 14 32- 7 26- 7

23 31 11/ 7 14 28

W W W W L L W W

Record: 6-4, 4-2 Heidelberg 6- 15 L at Marshall* 34- 0 W Murray State* 0- 19 L Tennessee Tech* 47- 7 W at Erskine 56- 0 W at Morehead State* 14- 7 W Evansville* 26- 20 W at Western Kentucky* 13- 14 L Bowling Green ₍hc₎ 34- 7 W at Woﬀord 13- 14 L Record: 7-3, 4-2 Hillsdale (Mich.) 31- 12 W Marshall* 13- 6 W at Murray State* 0- 9 L at Tennessee Tech* 15- 14 W Erskine 58- 0 W Morehead State* 6- 0 W at Evansville* 6- 7 L Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎31- 7 W at Ohio 27- 13 W at Stetson 14- 26 L Record: 3-4-1, 0-3-1 at Toledo 7- 6 W Marshall 26- 19 W Murray State* 0- 10 L Tennessee Tech* 14- 28 L at Morehead State* 20- 20 T Evansville ₍hc₎ 35- 0 W at Western Kentucky* 6- 48 L at Louisville 20- 34 L Record: 8-2, 4-1 at John Carroll 20- 19 W Middle Tennessee* 15- 6 W at Murray State* 19- 14 W at Tennessee Tech* 0- 7 L Youngstown State 19- 20 L

Glenn Presnell

1954 9/ 18 24 10/ 1 8 16 23 30 11/ 6 13 1/ 1

Record: 8-1-1, 5-0 OVC Champions John Carroll 19- 0 W at Middle Tennessee* 26- 0 W Murray State* 25- 6 W Tennessee Tech* 14- 7 W at Youngstown State 25- 7 W at Morehead State* 12- 8 W Toledo 13- 13 T at Western Kentucky* 21- 0 W Louisville ₍hc₎ 20- 6 W vs. Omaha1 6- 7 L

Tangerine Bowl, Orlando, Fla.

1955 9/ 17 23 10/ 1 8 15 21 29 11/ 5 12 19

1956 9/ 15 22 29 10/ 12 22 27 11/ 3 10 17

1957 9/ 21 27 10/ 5 12 19 11/ 2 9 16 22

9/ 20 27 10/ 4 10 18 25 11/ 1 7 15

W W W W W

Head Coach: 1954-63 10 years Record: 42-49-3 (.463)

1958

Eastern’s 1940 squad was the first team in program history to go undefeated (8-0).

Morehead State* 25- 7 at Evansville 59- 9 Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎13- 7 at Louisville 20- 13 at Stetson 30- 26

Record: 5-4-1, 3-2 at Toledo 6- 6 T Middle Tennessee* 14- 21 L at Murray State* 21- 6 W at Tennessee Tech* 7- 13 L at Omaha 13- 20 L Morehead State* 35- 14 W Morris Harvey 20- 6 W Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎ 7- 0 W Louisville 13- 45 L at Woﬀord 3- 0 W Record: 4-5, 2-3 at Toledo 12- 6 W Murray State* 7- 14 L at Middle Tennessee* 19- 26 L East Tennessee 12- 13 L at Western Kentucky* 6- 14 L at Morris Harvey 13- 7 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 25- 13 W Morehead State* 19- 0 W at Louisville 6- 14 L Record: 4-5, 3-2 Toledo 0- 7 L Louisville 14- 40 L at Murray State* 26- 19 W Middle Tennessee* 14- 35 L at East Tennessee 13- 27 L Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎28- 0 W at Tennessee Tech* 14- 34 L at Morehead State* 40- 3 W Youngstown State 13- 0 W Record: 3-6, 3-3 at Toledo 2- 19 L at Louisville 7- 20 L Murray State* 14- 6 W at Middle Tennessee* 0- 14 L East Tennessee* ₍hc₎ 13- 6 W at Youngstown State 9- 14 L at Western Kentucky* 14- 21 L Tennessee Tech* 19- 20 L Morehead State* 24- 6 W

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- time results all 11/ 2 9 16 23

Milestone Wins All Games Win Year 100 1946 200 1967 300 1980 400 1990 500 2003

Opponent Louisville Austin Peay Murray State Austin Peay Samford

Score 28-7 37-0 24-14 38-14 13-10

OVC Games Win Year Opponent Score 50 1965 Morehead St. 38-20 100 1976 Murray State 12-10 150 1985 Akron 16-6 200 1993 UT Martin 30-0 250 2002 Tennessee Tech 19-0

1959 9/ 19 25 10/ 3 10 17 23 31 11/ 7 14

1960 9/ 17 23 30 10/ 7 15 22 29 11/ 5 12 19

Record: 3-6, 2-4 at Toledo 2- 20 L Louisville 7- 14 L at Murray State* 7- 0 W Middle Tennessee* 6- 14 L at East Tennessee* 7- 13 L Austin Peay 21- 7 W Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎ 7- 14 L at Tennessee Tech* 10- 14 L at Morehead State* 12- 7 W Record: 3-6-1, 1-4-1 Fort Campbell 7- 6 W at Louisville 7- 28 L Murray State* 19- 21 L at Middle Tennessee* 12- 14 L East Tennessee* ₍hc₎ 0- 0 T at Austin Peay 27- 13 W at Western Kentucky* 17- 7 W Tennessee Tech* 0- 20 L Morehead State* 9- 21 L vs. Marshall1 0- 13 L

Record: 4-5, 3-3 Louisville 6- 33 L at Murray State* 14- 13 W Middle Tennessee* 15- 22 L at East Tennessee* 22- 13 W Austin Peay 21- 7 W Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎15- 16 L at Tennessee Tech* 8- 14 L at Morehead State* 13- 0 W vs. Marshall1 0- 20 L

1964 9/ 19 26 10/ 2 10 17 24 31 11/ 7 14

1965 9/ 18 25 10/ 2 9 16 23 30 11/ 6 13

9/ 22 28 10/ 6 13 20 27 11/ 3 10 24

1963 9/ 21 28 10/ 5 12 19 26

Record: 2-8, 1-6 Austin Peay* 14- 0 W at Findlay College 7- 28 L at Murray State* 0- 20 L Middle Tennessee* 28- 33 L at East Tennessee* 12- 35 L at Tampa 3- 7 L

1970 9/ 19 26 10/ 3 10 17 24 31 11/ 7 14 21

Record: 4-4-1, 4-2-1 Austin Peay*1 0- 1 L Marshall 12- 28 L at Murray State* 17- 17 T Middle Tennessee* 10- 14 L at East Tennessee* 23- 0 W at Findlay College 3- 34 L Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎28- 12 W at Tennessee Tech* 28- 14 W at Morehead State* 38- 20 W

1971 9/ 11 18 25 10/ 2 9 16 23 30 11/ 6 13 20

EKU forfeited the game, 1-0

1966 9/ 17 24 30 10/ 8 15 22 29 11/ 5 12 19

Record: 7-3, 4-3 at Austin Peay* 33- 15 W at Marshall 26- 6 W Murray State* 27- 6 W at Middle Tennessee* 20- 22 L East Tennessee* 21- 7 W Findlay College 35- 6 W at Western Kentucky* 24- 12 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 3- 7 L Morehead State* 19- 21 L at Tampa 14- 6 W

1972 9/ 9 16 23 30 10/ 7 14 21 28 11/ 4 11 18

1967

Record: 8-1-2, 5-0-2 Mideast Region Champs, OVC Champs 9/ 16 at Dayton 0- 16 L 23 at East Tennessee* 35- 7 W 29 Austin Peay* 37- 0 W 10/ 7 at Middle Tennessee* 14- 7 W 14 Northwood College 55- 0 W 21 Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎14- 14 T 28 at Murray State* 28- 7 W 11/ 4 Tennessee Tech* 24- 0 W 11 Youngstown State 37- 12 W 18 at Morehead State* 7- 7 T 12/ 9 vs. Ball State1 27- 13 W

Shrine Bowl, Ashland, Ky.

Record: 6-3, 4-2 OVC Champions at Tampa 22- 6 W Murray State* 14- 17 L at Middle Tennessee* 28- 8 W East Tennessee* 20- 14 W at Austin Peay 14- 7 W at Western Kentucky* 6- 5 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 21- 0 W Morehead State* 12- 20 L East Carolina 12- 29 L

Record: 3-5-1, 2-4-1 at Austin Peay* 0- 26 L at Youngstown State 7- 21 L Murray State* 6- 6 T at Middle Tennessee* 13- 20 L East Tennessee* 35- 13 W Findlay College 17- 14 W at Western Kentucky* 0- 24 L Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 7- 27 L Morehead State* 10- 7 W

1962

9/ 20 27 10/ 4 11 18 25 11/ 1 8 15 22

Roy Kidd

Shrine Bowl, Ashland, Ky.

9/ 22 30 10/ 7 14 21 28 11/ 4 11 18

1969

L L L W

Head Coach: 1964-2002 39 years Record: 315-123-8 (.715)

1961

Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎ 6- 29 at Tennessee Tech* 19- 21 at Morehead State* 0- 6 Youngstown State 34- 14

1973 9/ 8 15 22 29 10/ 6 13 20

Record: 6-4, 4-3 Ball State 13- 0 W at East Tennessee* 7- 19 L Austin Peay* 29- 10 W Middle Tennessee* 14- 0 W at Akron 9- 28 L Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎26- 27 L at Murray State* 34- 13 W Tennessee Tech* 17- 7 W Indiana State 14- 12 W at Morehead State* 11- 23 L Record: 8-2, 5-2 at Ball State 13- 12 W East Tennessee* 10- 6 W at Austin Peay* 38- 7 W Middle Tennessee* 24- 10 W Eastern Michigan 21- 10 W at Western Kentucky* 7- 19 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 17- 7 W at Tennessee Tech* 20- 13 W at Indiana State 9- 0 W Morehead State* 13- 16 L Record: 6-4-1, 3-4 SE Louisiana 20- 12 W vs. Northern Iowa 21- 7 W at East Tennessee* 28- 14 W Austin Peay* 14- 9 W at Middle Tennessee* 18- 31 L at Eastern Michigan 0- 0 T Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎ 7- 16 L at Murray State* 7- 17 L Tennessee Tech* 14- 7 W Appalachian State 28- 14 W at Morehead State* 7- 10 L Record: 5-6, 3-4 at SE Louisiana 10- 0 W Indiana Univ. (Pa.) 34- 7 W East Tennessee* 12- 28 L at Austin Peay* 21- 6 W Middle Tennessee* 13- 0 W at Central Michigan 14- 21 L at Western Kentucky* 0- 10 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 3- 7 L at Tennessee Tech* 0- 14 L at Appalachian State 7- 55 L Morehead State* 28- 6 W Record: 7-4, 4-3 Chattanooga 10- 6 W at Indiana Univ. (Pa.) 24- 13 W at East Tennessee* 14- 38 L Austin Peay* 24- 7 W at Middle Tennessee* 29- 28 W UT Martin 16- 14 W Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎ 0- 35 L

Grantland Rice Bowl, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

1968 9/ 21 28 10/ 5 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 16 23

Record: 8-2, 7-0 OVC Champions vs. Hillsdale College1 63- 0 W East Tennessee* 23- 20 W at Austin Peay* 21- 10 W Middle Tennessee* 49- 21 W Akron 20- 31 L at Western Kentucky* 16- 7 W Murray State* ₍hc₎ 21- 20 W at Tennessee Tech* 38- 14 W at Youngstown State 12- 26 L Morehead State* 35- 7 W

1967 Mideast Region Champions

Shrine Bowl, Ashland, Ky.

27 11/ 3 10 17

at Murray State* Tennessee Tech* Central Michigan at Morehead State*

1974

Record: 8-2, 6-1 OVC Champions at Dayton 17- 23 L East Tennessee* 21- 20 W at Austin Peay* 22- 9 W Middle Tennessee* 21- 17 W at UT Martin 24- 9 W at Western Kentucky* 24- 34 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 30- 16 W at Tennessee Tech* 29- 14 W Ashland 34- 23 W Morehead State* 21- 14 W

9/ 14 28 10/ 5 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 16 23

1975 9/ 6 13 20 27 10/ 4 11 25 11/ 1 8 15 22

20- 21 30- 14 7- 21 37- 25

L W L W

Record: 8-2-1, 5-2 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 42- 7 W Dayton 30- 24 W at Chattanooga 10- 10 T at East Tennessee* 21- 14 W Austin Peay* 49- 0 W at Middle Tennessee* 34- 24 W Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎13- 7 W at Murray State* 7- 26 L Tennessee Tech* 3- 14 L at Ashland 50- 36 W at Morehead State* 17- 9 W

1976

Record: 8-3, 6-1 OVC Champions 9/ 3 at Dayton 21- 7 W 11 at Delaware 21- 37 L 18 Wittenberg 28- 0 W 25 East Tennessee* 21- 10 W 10/ 2 at Austin Peay* 27- 13 W 9 Middle Tennessee* 40- 14 W 23 at Western Kentucky* 6- 10 L 30 Murray State* ₍hc₎ 12- 10 W 11/ 6 at Tennessee Tech* 28- 14 W 20 Morehead State* 31- 12 W 27 North Dakota State1 7- 10 L 1 Division II playoﬀs

1977 9/ 10 17 24 10/ 1 8 22 29 11/ 5 12 19

Record: 5-5, 4-3 Delaware 24- 7 W at Wittenberg 14- 17 L at East Tennessee* 38- 34 W Austin Peay* 17- 20 L at Middle Tennessee* 10- 19 L Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎35- 10 W at Murray State* 20- 24 L Tennessee Tech* 28- 21 W Dayton 13- 20 L at Morehead State* 42- 13 W

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

all-- time results all 1985 9/ 7 21 28 10/ 4 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 16 23

1986 1979 Division I-AA National Champions

1978 9/ 16 23 30 10/ 7 14 21 28 11/ 4 11 18

Record: 8-2, 6-1 at Troy State 10- 16 L East Tennessee* 49- 6 W at Austin Peay* 14- 0 W Middle Tennessee* 42- 12 W at Dayton 17- 16 W at Western Kentucky* 16- 17 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 24- 21 W at Tennessee Tech* 20- 16 W Akron 35- 14 W Morehead State* 30- 0 W

11/ 7 21 12/ 5 12 19

1982

Record: 13-0, 7-0 I-AA National Champs, OVC Champs 9/ 4 at South Carolina State 20- 19 W 11 Youngstown State* 31- 17 W 25 at Akron* 19- 10 W 10/ 2 at Austin Peay* 27- 18 W 9 Middle Tennessee* ₍hc₎ 35- 10 W 23 at Western Kentucky 35- 21 W 30 Murray State* 21- 20 W 11/ 6 at Tennessee Tech* 34- 17 W 13 at Central Florida 26- 14 W 20 Morehead State* 20- 3 W 12/ 4 Idaho1 38- 30 W 11 Tennessee State1 13- 7 W 18 vs. Delaware2 17- 14 W

Division I-AA playoﬀs Division I-AA title game, Orlando, Fla.

9/ 3 10 24 10/ 1 8 22 29 11/ 5 12 19 27

Record: 10-3, 5-2 Kentucky State 24- 21 W at Akron* 10- 21 L Youngstown State 45- 0 W at Austin Peay* 23- 10 W Middle Tennessee* 24- 0 W East Tennessee 25- 6 W at Western Kentucky* 10- 13 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 24- 14 W at Tennessee Tech* 48- 17 W at East Carolina 28- 16 W Morehead State* 18- 14 W at Lehigh1 23- 20 W vs. Boise State2 29- 31 L

1984 9/ 8 15 22 29 10/ 6 13 20 27 11/ 3 10 17 24

Division I-AA playoﬀs Division I-AA title game, Sacramento, Calif.

9/ 5 12 19 26 10/ 3 10 17 24 31

9/ 12 19 26 10/ 3 10 17 24 31 11/ 7 21 28 12/ 5

Record: 8-4, 6-1 OVC Champions Youngstown State* 22- 17 W at East Tennessee 7- 10 L at Akron* 22- 21 W at Austin Peay* 20- 3 W Middle Tennessee* 10- 22 L Central Florida ₍hc₎ 37- 14 W at Western Kentucky 10- 17 L Murray State* 27- 14 W at Tennessee Tech* 21- 14 W Morehead State* 48- 38 W Florida A&M 21- 14 W 1 Middle Tennessee 10- 27 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1990 9/ 8 15 22 29 10/ 7 13 20 27 11/ 3 10 17 24

Record: 9-3, 5-1 OVC Champions at Chattanooga 0- 10 L Marshall 37- 34 W at Central Florida 23- 16 W Western Kentucky ₍hc₎ 20- 10 W Murray State* 29- 21 W at Middle Tennessee* 16- 17 L at Youngstown State* 14- 7 W Austin Peay* 50- 7 W at Tennessee Tech* 44- 8 W at Morehead State* 23- 0 W Western Kentucky1 40- 17 W at NE Louisiana1 32- 33 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1991 8/ 31 9/ 14 21 28 10/ 5 12 26 11/ 2 9 16 23 30 12/ 7 14

9/ 10 17 24 10/ 1 8 15 22 29 11/ 5 12 19 26 12/ 3 10

Record: 11-3, 6-0 OVC Champions Delaware State 48- 7 W at Marshall 32- 34 L at Western Kentucky 14- 16 L Tennessee State* 10- 0 W at Austin Peay* 56- 10 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 14- 7 W at Western Carolina 32- 14 W at Murray State* ₍ot₎ 31- 24 W Middle Tennessee* 27- 14 W Central Florida 35- 31 W Morehead State* 39- 17 W Massachusetts1 28- 17 W Western Kentucky1 41- 24 W at Georgia Southern1 17- 21 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1992 9/ 5 19 26 10/ 3 10 17 24 31 11/ 7 14 21 27

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1993 9/ 2 11 25 10/ 2 9 16 23 30 11/ 6 13 20 27

Division I-AA playoﬀs

100

9/ 2 9 23 30 10/ 7 14 21 28 11/ 4

Record: 9-3, 5-1 Western Carolina 31- 13 W at Delaware State 48- 13 W Western Kentucky 24- 3 W at Tennessee State* 21- 9 W Austin Peay* 45- 20 W at Tennessee Tech* 21- 20 W Marshall 38- 23 W Murray State* ₍hc₎ 38- 36 W at Middle Tennessee* 19- 24 L

Record: 9-3, 7-1 at Western Kentucky 21- 7 W NE Louisiana 26- 21 W Tennessee Tech* 35- 0 W SE Missouri* ₍hc₎ 20- 10 W at Samford 14- 46 L at Middle Tennessee* 7- 38 L at UT Martin* 35- 9 W Tennessee State* 49- 28 W Murray State* ₍ot₎ 21- 18 W at Austin Peay* 45- 14 W at Morehead State* 37- 9 W at Marshall1 0- 44 L

1989

Record: 12-2, 7-0 OVC Champions at Louisville 14- 24 L at Southeast Missouri* 49- 7 W Middle Tennessee* 17- 7 W at Tennessee Tech* 19- 13 W Georgia Southern 10- 6 W Western Kentucky 37- 22 W UT Martin ₍hc₎ 56- 21 W at Tennessee State* 27- 20 W at Murray State* 42- 17 W Austin Peay* 21- 0 W Morehead State* 41- 10 W Appalachian State1 14- 3 W Middle Tennessee1 23- 13 W at Marshall1 7- 14 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1988

Record: 10-2, 5-1 OVC Champions Central Florida 24- 12 W Southeast Missouri 45- 0 W at Georgia Southern 42- 30 W at Western Kentucky 35- 12 W Middle Tennessee* 10- 7 W at Murray State* 42- 0 W Tennessee State* ₍hc₎ 55- 17 W Tennessee Tech* 29- 20 W at Austin Peay* 38- 14 W at Marshall 15- 12 W Morehead State* 17- 27 L Furman1 17- 45 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

Record: 12-2, 8-0 OVC Champions South Carolina State 26- 0 W at Youngstown State* 26- 6 W at Navy 0- 24 L Akron* 37- 0 W Austin Peay* 41- 14 W at Middle Tennessee* 23- 7 W Dayton ₍hc₎ 14- 3 W Western Kentucky* 19- 11 W at Murray State* 24- 20 W

1987

1981

Record: 7-3-1, 6-1 OVC Champions East Tennessee 21- 15 W at Youngstown State* 28- 23 W Akron* 10- 5 W Austin Peay* ₍hc₎ 31- 14 W at Middle Tennessee* 14- 7 W Western Kentucky 10- 10 T at Murray State* 10- 23 L Tennessee Tech* 24- 7 W at Morehead State* 56- 0 W at Florida A&M 10- 35 L Boston University1 20- 24 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

Division I-AA playoﬀs 2 Division I-AA title game, Wichita Falls, Texas

1983

Record: 10-3-1, 6-1 OVC Champions Chattanooga 23- 3 W at Marshall 13- 13 T Middle Tennessee* 28- 3 W at Western Kentucky 10- 24 L at Murray State* 15- 17 L Central Florida 51- 24 W Youngstown State* ₍hc₎ 38- 17 W at Austin Peay* 27- 17 W Tennessee Tech* 42- 14 W at Akron* 27- 24 W Morehead State* 23- 6 W at Furman1 23- 10 W at Eastern Illinois1 24- 22 W at Arkansas State1 10- 24 L

11 at Central Florida 19- 20 L 18 at Morehead State* ₍₃ot₎ 38- 31 W 24- 28 L 25 Youngstown State1

9/ 6 13 20 10/ 4 11 18 25 11/ 1 8 15 22 12/ 13 20

W W W W L

Division I-AA playoﬀs 2 Division I-AA title game, Wichita Falls, Texas

1980

63- 10 21- 17 35- 28 23- 17 23- 34

1979

Record: 11-2, 5-1 NCAA I-AA National Champions 9/ 8 at Kent State 17- 14 W 15 Troy State 15- 0 W 22 at East Tennessee 20- 27 L 29 Austin Peay* 35- 10 W 10/ 6 at Middle Tennessee* 52- 10 W 13 Cal. State-Fullerton 33- 17 W 20 Western Kentucky* ₍hc₎ 8- 6 W 27 at Murray State* 7- 24 L 11/ 3 Tennessee Tech* 35- 0 W 10 Jackson State 27- 21 W 17 at Morehead State* 34- 7 W 12/ 8 Nevada-Reno1 ₍₂ot₎ 33- 30 W 15 vs. Lehigh2 30- 7 W

Tennessee Tech* at Morehead State* Delaware1 at Boise State1 vs. Idaho State2

9/ 13 20 27 10/ 4 11 18 25 11/ 1 8 15 22 29 12/ 6 13

Record: 8-3, 5-2 Akron* 16- 6 W Marshall 7- 13 L at Youngstown State* 36- 29 W Austin Peay* 20- 10 W at Middle Tennessee* 14- 28 L at Central Florida 28- 21 W Western Kentucky ₍hc₎ 51- 21 W at Murray State* 20- 27 L Tennessee Tech* 35- 17 W at Morehead State* 26- 0 W at Louisville 45- 21 W

Record: 8-4, 8-0 OVC Champions Western Kentucky 10- 15 L at NE Louisiana 14- 40 L Austin Peay* 48- 7 W Youngstown State 22- 26 L vs. Tennessee State*1 52- 13 W at Murray State* 21- 13 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 10- 7 W UT Martin* 30- 0 W at Southeast Missouri* 35- 21 W Middle Tennessee* 33- 27 W at Morehead State* 44- 7 W 2 at Georgia Southern 12- 14 L

Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Ky. Division I-AA playoﬀs

2 0

F o

i d e

all-- time results all 1994 9/ 1 10 17 24 10/ 1 8 15 22 29 11/ 5 19 26 12/ 3

Record: 10-3, 8-0 OVC Champions at Western Kentucky 21- 24 L Samford 50- 16 W at Youngstown State 6- 13 L at Austin Peay* 27- 14 W at Middle Tennessee* 28- 27 W Tennessee State* 28- 17 W Murray State* ₍hc₎ 49- 13 W at Tennessee Tech* 23- 3 W at UT Martin* 34- 14 W Southeast Missouri* 34- 6 W Morehead State* 54- 7 W Boston University1 30- 23 W at Youngstown State1 15- 18 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1995 8/ 31 9/ 9 16 23 30 10/ 14 21 28 11/ 4 11 18 25

Record: 9-3, 7-1 at Central Florida 32- 40 L Western Kentucky 38- 14 W East Stroudsburg 26- 0 W at Tennessee Tech* 21- 3 W at Southeast Missouri* 42- 34 W Middle Tennessee* 34- 21 W UT Martin* ₍hc₎ 38- 15 W at Tennessee State* 56- 20 W at Murray State* 7- 17 L Austin Peay* 28- 0 W Morehead State* 41- 10 W at Montana1 0- 48 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1996 9/ 7 14 21 28 10/ 5 19 26 11/ 2 9 16 23

1997 9/ 6 13 20 27 10/ 11 18 25 11/ 1 8 15 22 29

Record: 6-5, 6-2 Troy State 38- 40 L at Western Kentucky 7- 14 L Appalachian State 14- 21 L Tennessee Tech* 28- 7 W SE Missouri* ₍hc₎ 45- 0 W at Middle Tennessee* 20- 13 W at UT Martin* 45- 7 W Tennessee State* 30- 10 W Murray State* 14- 17 L at Austin Peay* 24- 10 W at Eastern Illinois* 21- 45 L Record: 8-4, 7-0 OVC Champions at Troy State 12- 21 L Western Kentucky 21- 37 L at Appalachian State 23- 37 L Austin Peay 56- 3 W at Tennessee State* 49- 7 W at Murray State* 29- 8 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 26- 7 W UT Martin* 49- 0 W at Southeast Missouri* 20- 10 W Middle Tennessee* 35- 20 W at Eastern Illinois* 49- 7 W at Western Kentucky1 14- 42 L

Division I-AA playoﬀs

1998 9/ 5 12 19 26 10/ 10 17 24 31 11/ 7 14 21

Record: 6-5, 4-3 Kentucky State 41- 13 W at Kentucky 7- 52 L at Western Kentucky 27- 16 W at Middle Tennessee* 28- 24 W Tennessee State* 21- 31 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 21- 28 L at Tennessee Tech* ₍₃ot₎ 29- 31 L at UT Martin* 47- 29 W Southeast Missouri* 19- 7 W Appalachian State 0- 19 L Eastern Illinois* 28- 24 W

1999 9/ 2 11 18 25 10/ 2 9 23 30 11/ 6 13 20

2000 8/ 31 9/ 9 23 30 10/ 7 14 21 26 11/ 4 11 18

2001 8/ 30 9/ 8 22 29 10/ 6 13 20 11/ 3 10 17

2002 8/ 29 9/ 7 14 21 28 10/ 5 12 19 26 11/ 2 9 21

Record: 7-4, 4-3 Kentucky State 27- 13 W at Appalachian State 20- 34 L Indiana State 31- 24 W at Samford 17- 16 W at Southeast Missouri* 37- 28 W Western Kentucky* 30- 10 W UT Martin* ₍hc₎ 54- 7 W at Tennessee State* 28- 33 L at Murray State* 30- 45 L at Tennessee Tech* ₍₂ot₎ 23- 20 W Eastern Illinois* 14- 20 L Record: 6-5, 3-4 Glenville State 41- 0 W at Indiana State 34- 10 W Tennessee Tech* 3- 9 L Southeast Missouri* 48- 24 W at Western Kentucky* 3- 6 L at Central Florida 3- 34 L at UT Martin* 27- 0 W Tennessee State* 28- 0 W Murray State* ₍hc₎ 22- 24 L Kentucky State 52- 0 W at Eastern Illinois* 6- 49 L Record: 8-2, 5-1 at Central Michigan 28- 42 L Liberty 30- 7 W Eastern Illinois* 17- 21 L at UT Martin* 42- 10 W Glenville State 60- 7 W at Murray State* 21- 13 W Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 34- 10 W at Southeast Missouri* 42- 24 W Samford 33- 10 W Tennessee State* 13- 10 W Record: 8-4, 4-2 at Oregon State 10- 49 L Slippery Rock 35- 11 W at Appalachian State 28- 36 L Florida Atlantic 22- 6 W Glenville State 55- 0 W UT Martin* 58- 3 W at Eastern Illinois* 24- 25 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ 31- 7 W at Tennessee Tech* 19- 0 W at Liberty ₍ot₎ 35- 28 W Southeast Missouri* 21- 35 L at Tennessee State* 45- 20 W

2008 OVC Champions

2004 9/ 11 18 25 10/ 2 9 16 23 30 11/ 6 13 20

2005 9/ 3 10 17 24 10/ 1 8 15 22 11/ 5 12 19

2006 9/ 2 9 16 21 30 10/ 7 14 21 11/ 4 11 18

Danny Hope Head Coach: 2003-07 Five years Record: 35-22 (.614)

2003 8/ 28 9/ 6 13 20 27 10/ 4 11 18 11/ 1 8 15 22

Record: 7-5, 6-2 at Bowling Green 13- 63 L Appalachian State 35- 7 W at Central Michigan 41- 42 L at Western Kentucky 3- 36 L at Jacksonville State* 14- 49 L Samford* 13- 10 W at Eastern Illinois* 41- 0 W SE Missouri* ₍hc₎ 38- 41 L at Murray State* 38- 20 W UT Martin* 41- 32 W at Tennessee State* 43- 38 W Tennessee Tech* 27- 14 W

2007 9/ 1 8 15 22 29 10/ 6 13 20 27 11/ 10 17 24 1

Record: 6-5, 6-2 at Appalachian State 21- 49 L Western Kentucky 8- 21 L Jacksonville State* 23- 30 L at Samford* ₍₂ot₎ 39- 36 W Eastern Illinois* 49- 6 W at Southeast Missouri* 38- 13 W at Vanderbilt 7- 19 L Murray State* ₍hc₎ ₍ot₎ 16- 19 L at UT Martin* 41- 14 W Tennessee State* 29- 14 W at Tennessee Tech* 19- 18 W Record: 7-4, 7-1 Appalachian State 16- 24 L at Western Kentucky 21- 23 L at N.C. State 10- 54 L Tennessee Tech* ₍hc₎ 52- 3 W at Jacksonville State* 31- 14 W Samford* 38- 6 W at Eastern Illinois* 22- 53 L Southeast Missouri* 33- 32 W at Murray State* 43- 7 W UT Martin* 31- 17 W at Tennessee State* 49- 0 W Record: 6-5, 5-3 at Cincinnati 0- 31 L Western Kentucky 26- 21 W at Western Carolina 17- 20 L at Tennessee Tech* 14- 27 L Jacksonville State* 0- 28 L at Samford* 31- 12 W Eastern Illinois* ₍hc₎ 21- 28 L at Southeast Missouri* 27- 21 W Murray State* 51- 21 W at UT Martin* 31- 28 W Tennessee State* 20- 3 W Record: 9-3, 8-0 OVC Champions at Kentucky 10- 50 L Western Carolina 45- 21 W at Western Kentucky 6- 26 L at Jacksonville State* 31- 20 W Samford* 43- 20 W at Eastern Illinois* 28- 21 W Southeast Missouri* 44- 17 W Tennessee State* ₍hc₎ 49- 7 W at Murray State* 46- 35 W at Austin Peay* 28- 14 W Tennessee Tech* 38- 24 W at Richmond1 14- 31 L

Division I FCS playoﬀs

101

Dean Hood Head Coach: 2008-pres. One year Record: 8-4 (.667)

2008 20 08 8/ 28 9/ 6 13 20 27 10/ 4 11 25 11/ 1 15 22 29

Record: 8-4, 7-1 OVC Champions at Cincinnati 7- 40 L Western Kentucky 13- 37 L Morehead State 16- 8 W at Tennessee State* 20- 34 L Austin Peay* ₍ot₎ 13- 10 W at Tennessee Tech* 33- 12 W Jacksonville State* 38- 35 W Eastern Illinois* ₍hc₎ 20- 7 W at Southeast Missouri* 29- 16 W Murray State* 34- 7 W at UT Martin* 33- 31 W at Richmond1 10- 38 L

Division I FCS playoﬀs

Final Rankings 2008 2007 2002 2001 1997 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978

18th, Coaches; 19th, TSN 13th, TSN 20th, USA Today/ESPN; 21st TSN 18th, TSN 15th, TSN; 15th, USA Today/ESPN 10th, TSN 4th, TSN 17th, TSN 12th, NCAA 2nd, NCAA 5th, NCAA 12th, NCAA 8th, NCAA 7th, NCAA 10th, NCAA 19th, NCAA 8th, NCAA 8th, NCAA 1st, NCAA 1st, NCAA 3rd, NCAA 3rd, NCAA t-7th, NCAA

Note: The Sports Network (TSN) took over the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) poll in 1993. USA Today/ESPN began a poll in 1997. NCAA Committee Poll was the only poll from 1976-92.

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

media information Press Box

How to Get to EKU

Eastern Kentucky University working press facilities are located atop the home stands at Roy Kidd Stadium. The ninth level houses space for sports writers, home and visiting radio, home and visiting coaches and public address. Only working press, coaches and game administration personnel with valid credentials will be admitted to this level.

From Cincinnati, Ohio and Points North: Take I-75 South through Lexington, Ky. Continue south on I-75 Richmond/Knoxville to exit #87 (second Richmond exit). Make a left and cross over the interstate heading east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Press Passes

From Huntington, W.Va., and Points East: Take I-64 West for 104 miles to exit #96 (Fort Boonesborough S.P.) and remain on State Highway 627 until intersecting I-75 at exit #95. Take I-75 South to exit #87 (second Richmond exit). Make a left and cross over the interstate heading east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

All requests for working press credentials should be directed to the Athletic Public Relations Oﬃce. Passes not furnished by return mail must be picked up in person at the “Press Will Call” window located in front of Roy Kidd Stadium.

Photographers Photographers must secure sideline passes from the Athletic Public Relations Oﬃce and adhere to a working area designated as “any area along the sidelines, except between the 30-yard lines, and beyond the end zones.”

From Lexington, Ky.: Take I-75 South to exit #87 (second Richmond exit). Make a left and cross over the interstate heading east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Parking

From Bowling Green, Ky., and Points West: Take I-65 North to exit #43 (Glasgow) and travel east on the Cumberland Parkway through Somerset to exit #41 on I-75. Travel north on I-75 to exit #87. Turn right at the end of the oﬀ ramp and head east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Media parking is located on the north end of the stadium in the lot next to the Student Wellness Center.

Services Game programs, flip cards and statistics are provided at every Eastern Kentucky home game. A meal and drinks will also be served prior to every contest. Post-game interviews will be conducted in separate defined locations outside of each team’s locker room. Wireless internet is available in the press box.

From Knoxville, Tenn., and Points South: Take I-75 North approximately 162 miles to exit #87 in Kentucky. Turn right at the end of the oﬀ ramp and head east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Player Interviews Phone interviews will be arranged at the player’s convenience, but it is asked that all player interviews (in person or via phone) be arranged through the Athletic Public Relations Oﬃce. During game weeks, all player interviews must be conducted by the end of practice on Thursday. Requests are asked to be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Coaches’ Interviews The best time to interview Coach Hood or any member of the football coaching staﬀ is in the mornings. Please call the Athletic Public Relations Oﬃce to set up all interviews.

Weekly Press Conference Head coach Dean Hood will conduct a press conference every week prior to an Eastern Kentucky game. The conference day, time and location will be announced to media members prior to the beginning of the season. A few select players will be available for interviews at the weekly press conference as well.

Media Contact Information Athletic Public Relations Football Contact – Michael Clark Work Phone . . . . . 859-622-6170 Cell Phone . . . . . . . 859-358-8360 E-mail . michael.clark@eku.edu Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-5108 Important Phone Numbers Athletic Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-2120 Press Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-2226 Ticket Oﬃce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-2122 Football Oﬃce Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-2261 Mailing/Shipping Address 521 Lancaster Ave. Alumni Coliseum 115 Richmond, KY 40475

Web Site www.EKUSports.com

Eastern Kentucky’s oﬃcial colors are maroon (PMS 209) and white. Michael Clark Director of APR 102

Kevin Britton Assistant Director

Steve Fohl Assistant Director

2 0

F o

i d e

media information Covering the Colonels Print Richmond Register Contact: Nathan Hutchinson sports@richmondregister.com 859-623-1669 x242 www.richmondregister.com

All three Lexington network television stations (WKYT-27, WLEX-18 and WTVQ-36) cover EKU home football games at Roy Kidd Stadium.

Radio Coverage Radio station WCYO (100.7 on the FM dial) will serve as the flagship station for the 2009 EKU Football Network. WCYO “The Coyote” is the flagship station for Wallingford Broadcasting of Richmond and Irvine. With 25,000 watts of power, The Coyote signal reaches more than 625,000 people. This year’s broadcast team will again be headed by longtime play-by-play announcer Greg Stotelmyer, who will be serving his 26th season as “The Voice of the Colonels” and his 30th season overall covering EKU football. Stotelmyer has been employed the past 21 years as a reporter for WTVQ-TV in Lexington and also serves as the producer and host for the Coach Dean Hood Show and Coach Jeﬀ Neubauer Show seen on Channel 36. Joining Stotelmyer in the booth as the analyst for the seventh season will be Greg McClellan, who had handled the field reporting duties from 1997-2000. In addition to the radio broadcasts, the EKU Football Network features pre-game interviews with coaches and players, and Hood joins Stotelmyer on the field after each game for the informative Coach Dean Hood Post-Game Show.

Winchester Sun Contact: Keith Taylor ktaylor@winchestersun.com 859-744-3123 www.winchestersun.com

Lexington Herald-Leader Contact: Sports Desk hlsports@herald-leader.com 859-231-3100 www.kentucky.com

Television WKYT (Channel 27) Contact: David Patrick david.patrick@wkyt.com 859-299-0411 www.wkyt.com

Louisville Courier-Journal Contact: Michael Grant mgrant@courier-journal.com 502-582-4011 x4096 www.courier-journal.com

WLEX (Channel 18) Contact: Alan Cutler acutler@wlextv.com 859-259-1818 www.wlextv.com

Eastern Progress Contact: Sports Editor progress@eku.edu 859-622-1000 www.easternprogress.com

WTVQ (Channel 36) Contact: Kent Spencer kspencer@wtvq.com 859-294-3636 www.wtvq.com

Associated Press Contact: Jeﬀ McMurray jmcmurray@ap.org 502-777-9138 www.ap.org

WYMT (Channel 57) Contact: Bryan Milam 606-436-5757 www.wymtnews.com

Danville Advocate-Messenger Contact: Larry Vaught larry@amnews.com 859-236-2551 www.amnews.com

EKUSports.com Eastern Kentucky’s Athletic Department unveiled its new web site in the summer of 2008. The site, which is powered by Internet Consulting Services, features the latest news on all the EKU athletic teams. Live stats, feature stories, rosters, photo galleries and up-to-date schedules are just a few of the things that can be easily accessed through the site. The site also features streaming audio for each football game, streaming video for all home games, press conference video clips and breaking news as it happens. Fans can also sign up for an e-mail newsletter service through the site that will allow them to stay up-to-date on all their favorite Colonel squads. Perhaps the best feature for EKU fans is the fact that audio from all football games will be streamed live via EKUSports.com at no charge to the fan.

The 2009 Eastern Kentucky University football radio broadcast team: (l-r) Greg McClellan, Greg Stotelmyer and Sean Hamilton.

103

t e r

K e

n t

U n

v e r

i t

colonels in the nfl Current & Former NFL Players Alex Bannister (1997-00) – Seattle Seahawks (2001-05), Baltimore Ravens (2006) Yeremiah Bell (1999-02) – Miami Dolphins (2004-pres.) Steve Bird (1979-82) – St. Louis Cardinals (1983-84), San Diego Chargers (1984) Keith Bosley (1982-85) – Cleveland Browns (1987) Elmo Boyd (1973-76) – San Francisco 49ers (1978), Green Bay Packers (1978) Chad Bratzke (1990-93) – New York Giants (1994-98), Indianapolis Colts (1999-03) Diaello Burks (1992-95) – Philadelphia Eagles (1996), Carolina Panthers (1999-00) Wally Chambers (1969-72) – Chicago Bears (1973-77), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1978-79) Danny Copeland (1984-87) – Kansas City Chiefs (1989-90), Washington Redskins (1991-93) Dale Dawson (1983-86) – Minnesota Vikings (1987), Green Bay Packers (1988), Philadelphia Eagles (1988) Bryan Dickerson (1992-94) – Jacksonville Jaguars (1995) Jason Dunn (1992-95) – Philadelphia Eagles (1996-98), Kansas City Chiefs (2000-07) George Floyd (1978-81) – New York Jets (1982, 1984) Myron Guyton (1985-88) – New York Giants (1989-93), New England Patriots (1994-95) Elroy Harris (1985-88) – Seattle Seahawks (1989) David Hoelscher (1994-97) – Washington Redskins (1998) Joe Hollingsworth (1946-47) – Pittsburgh Steelers (1949-51) Tyrone Hopson (1995-98) – San Francisco 49ers (1999-00), Detroit Lions (2002-06) Byron Ingram (1982-86) – Kansas City Chiefs (1987-88), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1989) John Jackson (1984-87) – Pittsburgh Steelers (1988-97), San Diego Chargers (1989-99), Cincinnati Bengals (2000-01) Aaron Jones (1984-87) – Pittsburgh Steelers (1988-92), New England Patriots (1993-95), Miami Dolphins (1996) John Klingel (1983-86) – Philadelphia Eagles (1987-88) Tim Lester (1988-91) – Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-98), Dallas Cowboys (1999) Aaron Marsh (1964-67) – Boston Patriots (1968-69) Tony McCombs (1994-96) – Arizona Cardinals (1997-98) Buddy Moor (1977-80) – Atlanta Falcons (1987) Ray Pelfrey (1949-50) – Green Bay Packers (1951-52), Chicago Cardinals (1952), Dallas Texans (1952), New York Giants (1953) Jessie Small (1985-88) – Philadelphia Eagles (1989-91), Phoenix Cardinals (1992) Larry Turner (2000-03) – St. Louis Rams (2004-06), Cincinnati Bengals (2005) David Wilkins (1988-91) – San Francisco 49ers (1992), Indianapolis Colts (1996)

DB Yeremiah Bell

DB Antwaun Molden

EKU in the NFL Draft 2008 2004 2003 2001 1999 1997 1996 1994 1992 1989

1988

1986 1984 1983 1982 1977 1976 1973 1968 1957 1956 1955

1951

104

Antwaun Molden Larry Turner Yeremiah Bell Alex Bannister Tyrone Hopson Rondel Menendez Tony McCombs Jason Dunn Chad Bratzke Tim Lester Jessie Small Elroy Harris Myron Guyton Mike Cadore Aaron Jones Danny Copeland John Jackson Joe Mauntel Tron Armstrong Steve Bird George Floyd Elmo Boyd Roosevelt Kelly Junior Hardin Wallace Chambers Aaron Marsh Tom Schulte John Sebest Don Daly Bob Mueller Karl Bays Ray Pelfrey

3rd round, Texans 7th round, Rams 6th round, Dolphins 5th round, Seahawks 5th round, 49ers 7th round, Falcons 6th Round, Cardinals 2nd round, Eagles 5th round, Giants 10th round, Rams 2nd round, Eagles 3rd round, Seahawks 8th round, Giants 12th round, Saints 1st round, Steelers 9th round, Browns 10th round, Steelers 8th round, Raiders 5th round, Jets 5th round, Cardinals 4th round, Jets 3rd round, 49ers 9th round, Steelers 10th round, Saints 1st round, Bears 3rd round, Patriots 22nd round, Lions 19th round, Lions 17th round, Lions 19th round, Lions 23rd round, Cardinals 17th round, Packers