TABLE OF CONTENTS CREDITS
EAGLES GATA
The 2013 Georgia Southern University Football Information Guide was published by the Georgia Southern Athletics Media Relations Department. Editorial and layout by Rose Pietrzak Carter.
Thanks to Georgia Southern Media Relations staff members past and present — Matt Brown, Rose Pietrzak Carter, Barrett Gilham, Mark McClellan, Tom McClellan, Pat Osterman, Hank Schomber, and Georgia Southern University Marketing & Communications. Special thanks to Andrew Agan, Zach Deutsch, Kris Draper, Dion DuBose, Charlie Edwards, Carter Jones, Laymon McCown, Javon Mention, Luke Parks, Daniel Sallerson and Roderick Tinsley for countless hours of research. Photography: Frank Fortune, Robbie Cotta, Mike Culpepper, Hannah Youmans, Whitley McCloud, D.J. German, Gil Riggs, Suzanne Oliver, Brian Schneider, Ronnie Cannon, Pamela Wheatley, Willis Glasgow and Scott McNair. NFL player pictures courtesy of media relations offices of the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. Image of J.J. Wilcox at the NFL Scouting Combine courtesy Getty Images. NFL team marks courtesy of NFL.
2 Quick facts / 2013 Schedule 3 Groundbreaking 4 Paulson Stadium 6 Gene Bishop Field House 7 Troy A & Mozelle Cowart Building 8 Dan J. Parrish, Sr., Football Center 9 Cone Hall Student-Athlete Services 10 Iron Works Strength & Conditioning 11 Athletic Training / Sports Medicine 12 Coach Erk Russell Tribute 14 Retired Jersey #8 Tracy Ham 15 Retired Jersey #3 Adrian Peterson 16 Payton Award winner Jayson Foster 17 Paul Johnson Accomplishments 18 Georgia Southern Traditions 20 Georgia Southern University
2013 PREVIEW
22 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 38
2013 Season Outlook 2013 Alpha / Numerical Rosters Preseason Depth Chart Personnel / Pronunciation Guide Media Guidelines / Contact Info Media Outlets Georgia Southern Radio Network Eagles on TV 2013 Opponent Information 2013 Composite Schedule
LEADERSHIP & COACHING STAFF
40 41 42 45 54 57
University President Brooks Keel Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein Eagle Head Coach Jeff Monken Coaching Staff Support Staff Athletics Department Directory
MEET THE EAGLES
60 Veteran Profiles 102 Newcomers
2012 REVIEW / STATISTICS
112 2012 Awards & Honors 113 2012 Team & Individual Statistics 117 Game-by-Game Starters 122 Superlatives 124 2012 Game Recaps & Statistics 131 2012 SoCon Standings / Results
RECORDS & HISTORY
134 137 139 140 157 161
Individual Records Team Records Longest Plays Top Performances Annual Leaders National Statistical Leaders
164 Attendance 165 Last Time It Happened 166 Paulson Stadium Records 168 All-Americans 174 Conference Accolades 177 All-time Roster Numbers 180 Modern Era Letterman 183 Eagles in the Pros 184 1985 National Championship 186 1986 National Championship 188 1989 National Championship 190 1990 National Championship 192 1999 National Championship 194 2000 National Championship 196 Postseason Appearances 2010-12 198 All-time Coaching Records 199 All-time Assistant Coaches 200 Year-by-Year Team Statistics 202 Series Records / Overtime Results 203 Year-by-Year Results
GEORGIA SOUTHERN ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT
Georgia Southern Athletics will Exceed Expectations on our continuous journey to Graduate Student-Athletes, Win Championships, Develop Future Leaders, Honor Our History, Embrace Our Traditions and Grow All That is “True Blue.”
GENERAL INFORMATION
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GENERAL INFORMATION
School..........................................................Georgia Southern University Location............................................................................Statesboro, Ga. Founded........................................................................December 1, 1906 Enrollment.......................................................................................20,574 Nickname....................................................................................... Eagles Colors................................................................................Blue and White Home Stadium...................Paulson Stadium (18,000, under expansion) Playing Surface........................................ Natural Grass (Bermuda Tift) Conference................................ Southern through 6-30-2014 / Sun Belt President..................................................................... Dr. Brooks A. Keel Athletics Director............................................................... Tom Kleinlein Athletics Department Phone............................................. 912-478-5047 Ticket Office Phone............................................................ 912-478-9467 Web Address........................................................... www.GSEagles.com Social Media................................................. Facebook.com/GSAthletics Twitter.com/GSAthletics
COACHING STAFF
TEAM INFORMATION
2012 Record...............................10-4 (game-by-game results page 113) 2012 SoCon Record...................................................6-2 (1st, Champion) Final Ranking..................................... 3 Coaches/3 The Sports Network Offense / Defense.......................................................Triple Option / 4-3 Letterwinners Returning / Lost.....................................................47 / 21 Starters Returning...........................17 (Off. 7, Def. 7 (+nickel), Spec. 3) Starters Lost............................................. 10 (Off. 5, Defense 5, Spec. 0)
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
PROGRAM HISTORY
First Year of Football........................ 1924 (no football from 1942-1981) Modern Era Record (Win percentage).......................... 287-111-1 (.721) All-Time Playoff Record...................................................................45-13 National Championships........... 6 (1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1999, 2000) No. Years in NCAA Tournament/Last.........................................19/2012 2012 Results....................................................... 2-1 NCAA FCS Playoffs
2013 SCHEDULE & GAME PROMOTIONS
Date Opponent............................................................... Time (ET) AUGUST 31 SAVANNAH STATE (Night of Champions)............. 6 P.M. SEPTEMBER 7 ST. FRANCIS (Pa.)...................................................... 6 P.M. (Junior Eagle Club Day / High School Band Day) 14 at Wofford *................................................................. 7 p.m. 28 CHATTANOOGA * (Family Weekend)..................... 6 P.M. OCTOBER 5 at Samford *................................................................. 3 p.m. 12 THE CITADEL *.......................................................... 1 P.M. (Military Appreciation/Camp Out/Cheerleader for a Day) 26 at Appalachian State *.......................................... 3:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 2 FURMAN * (BLUE OUT)............................................. 2 P.M. 9 WESTERN CAROLINA*............................................. 2 P.M. (Homecoming/All-Sports Reunion) 16 at Elon*........................................................................ 3 p.m. 23 at Florida........................................................................TBA
HISTORY
* - denotes Southern Conference game
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, July 31........................................................... Players report Thursday, Aug. 1................................................................ First practice Monday, Aug. 19................................................................ Classes begin Saturday, Aug. 31............................Season opener vs. Savannah State Saturday, Sept. 14........................................... SoCon opener at Wofford
2
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach...........................................................................Jeff Monken Alma Mater/Year..................................................................Millikin/1989 Twitter Account....................................................... @CoachJeffMonken Record at Georgia Southern (Years)................................. 31-12, .721 (3) Career Record (Years)........................................................ 31-12, .721 (3) Football Office Phone......................................................... 912-478-5522 Best Time to Reach Coach.............................. Contact Media Relations Coaches Teleconference............................. Tuesday mornings (SoCon)
ASSISTANT COACHES (alpha order) (Alma mater /Year/Responsibilities-Yrs): Vic Cabral (Georgia Southern, 2006), Defensive Line – Fourth Year Kevin Corless (Northwest Missouri State, 1985) Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers – 2nd Year Jack Curtis (Evangel,1988), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties – 3rd Year Brent Davis (Georgia, 1997), Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line – Fourth Year Chad Lunsford (Georgia College & State University, 2000) Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator – First Year Orlando Mitjans, Jr. (Northeastern, 1982), Cornerbacks – Fourth Year Sean Saturnio (Hawai’i, 1992), Tight Ends – Third Year Lamont Seward (Western Carolina, 2003), Running Backs – Fourth Year Mitch Ware (Southeast Missouri, 1980), Quarterbacks/Assistant Head Coach 4th Year with current staff/8th year at Georgia Southern
FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF
Executive Assistant to the Head Coach: Daniel Kuhn (Nicholls State) Director of Football Operations: Kassi Lee (Georgia Southern) Director of Player Development: Cliff Yoshida (Cal Poly Pomona) Director of Sports Medicine: Brandy Clouse (Georgia Southern) Strength & Conditioning Coach: Tom Melton (South Carolina) Equipment Manager: Stewart Carter (Georgia Tech) Video Coordinator: Chris Ball (West Virginia) Athletic Facility Consultant: Roger Inman (Georgia Southern)
ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS
Media Relations Director...............................................Barrett Gilham Direct Phone/Cell..................................... 912-478-5448 / 912-678-5051 E-mail address.....................................bgilham@georgiasouthern.edu Rose Pietrzak Carter, Assistant Director (Football Contact) Direct Phone/Cell..................................... 912-478-0352 / 912-531-3358 E-mail address....................................... rcarter@georgiasouthern.edu AJ Henderson, Assistant Director Direct Phone/Cell..................................... 912-478-5071 / 912-678-5052 E-mail address............................. ajhenderson@georgiasouthern.edu Marc Gignac, Assistant Director Direct Phone/Cell..................................... 912-478-5288 / 980-297-9981 E-mail address....................................mgignac@georgiasouthern.edu Press Box Phone................................................................912-681-3896 Fax......................................................................................912-478-0046
GEORGIA SOUTHERN RADIO NETWORK
Radio Play-by-Play: Chris Blair (Phone: 912-478-8553) Analyst: Terry Harvin ................Sideline Reporter: Ryan Chambers Pregame Co-Host/Producer/Spotter: Russ Brown Pregame Co-Host: Frank Sulkowski
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
EAGLES GATA
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 50,000 SQ. FT FOOTBALL OPERATIONS CENTER AND SEAT EXPANSION TO BE COMPLETED MID-2014
2013 SEASON
BREAKING GROUND FOR THE FUTURE SEAT EXPANSION /
DECK COACHING STAFF
These two projects will be the stepping stones for the future of Georgia Southern Athletics.
MEET THE EAGLES
STADIUM SIDE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
3
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
RECORDS
“This is a day that will really truly go down in history,” said President Brooks Keel after the event. “The opportunities that this presents to the University are LANIER DRIVE SIDE truly incredible. This puts us on a national stage, which is where Georgia Southern needs to be.” With raindrops beginning to fall with greater frequency, University System of Georgia Scheduled for completion in mid-2014, the $10 Regent Lori Durden, Vice President for Business million privately funded Football Operations Center and Finance Rob Whitaker, Eagle Football Coach will house coaches’ offices, team meeting rooms, Jeff Monken, and members of the Georgia Southern a video production suite, locker rooms, strength & Athletic Steering Committee Mike Sanders, Mel conditioning space, rehabilitation center, equipMcBride, Anthony Tippins, and Tim Evans, who ment room, and football Hall of Fame within its will also serve as general contractor on the projects 50,000 square feet. joined the platform party for the . Connecting the Expansion of the north stands of Paulson Stapast to the future, Coach Jeff Monken used the dium will include more than 6,000 additional seats same shovel that Coach Erk Russell used for the with on-grade seating expanded by approximately groundbreaking of Allen E. Paulson Stadium in 1,500 new seats and 4,500 added with the construcApril 1983. tion of an upper deck. With this student-fee funded “These two projects will be the stepping expansion, seating capacity at Paulson Stadium will stones for the future of Georgia Southern Athletexceed 21,000 permanent seats. Construction of ics,” Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein said. “Our this $10 million project is scheduled for completion goal, in the next five to 10 years, is to take us from in May 2014. a regional brand of university to a national brand of Video of the ceremony may be viewed online university and these facilities in athletics will help here: http://youtu.be/WbeTefxcImM and daily us.” construction progress at ringsanddiplomas.com.
2012 REVIEW
Even though thunderstorms shortened the groundbreaking ceremony, nothing could dampen the mood for the start of a new era at Georgia Southern University. On June 5th, 2013, shovels met sand to signal the start of construction of a new Football Operations Center and seat expansion at Paulson Stadium. University President Brooks Keel connecting this summer’s groundbreaking to the origins of Eagle Football program. Student Government Association Vice President for Finance Ellen Hogan, on behalf of the Georgia Southern student body, emphasized the student-centeredness of University and thanked President Keel, campus administration, faculty and staff, for the opportunity to vote to make the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and expansion project possible. Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein shared some of the significant games in Paulson Stadium history, including in his comments, fittingly, a reference to the Hugo Bowl, the game that was played just 180 miles from the eye of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Georgia Southern University Foundation President John Mulherin reiterated that the journey is just beginning and the groundbreaking ceremony was one of the first milestones in a series of many to come.
EAGLES GATA 2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
PAULSON STADIUM
HISTORY
RECORDS
PAULSON STADIUM FACTS
4
Layout: East-West Capacity: 18,000 (expansion begins 2013) Initial construction start date: First shovel – 1983 Surface: Prescription Athletic Turf with special Tift Bermuda on clay, sand and gravel base over an elaborate drainage system. Miscellaneous: 26 private booster boxes, film deck and a twolevel working press box. Opening Game: Sept. 29, 1984 First Opponent: Liberty, Sept. 29, 1984 First Win: 48-11 vs. Liberty, Sept. 29, 1984 First Postseason Win: 27-0 vs. Jackson State, Nov. 30, 1985 All-Time Record: 171-32 (.842) / 141-22 afternoon, 30-10 night All-Time Playoff Record: 33-3 (.917) First Score: 36-yard run by Tracy Ham vs. Liberty (13:44, 1Q) First 100-Yard Rusher: 104 by Melvin Bell vs. Liberty FirstGEORGIA Shutout: 34-0 vs. Tennessee Tech, Oct. 5, 1985 SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL #JOINTHEJOURNEY
PAULSON STADIUM EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON
Allen E. Paulson Stadium was dedicated on Sept. 29, 1984 as Georgia Southern soared to a 48-11 victory over Liberty, a fitting end to four years of planning and hard work – four years of dreaming of one of the finest football facilities in America. Nearly 30 years later, what former Eagle Head Coach Erk Russell describe as “The Prettiest Little Stadium in America” is undergoing major changes. Groundbreaking for the construction of more than 6,000 additional seats and a new Football Operations facility in the east end zone of Paulson Stadium took place in June 2013. The $10 million Stadium Expansion project is studentfee funded with private donations making possible Eagle Football team’s new building. While demolition, grading and building takes place around the brick Stadium walls, the beautiful, carpetlike prescription athletic turf of Glenn Bryant Field is one of the constants in the midst of the construction. Winning is the other constant at Paulson Stadium where the Eagles have a stunning 171-32 home record (84.2 percent) and have won 91.7 percent of their postseason games (33-3). More than three million fans have witnessed that success in Statesboro, creating a game day atmosphere that will attract even more Eagle fans to campus and the community for many years to come. Previous upgrades to the complex included renovation of the concourses and hospitality areas and addition of a brick façade along the walls of Paulson Stadium prior to the 2005 season. Initially constructed at a cost of $4.7 million with just over 14,000 permanent seats and grass seating for thousands more, the addition of Paulson Stadium elevated the fledgeling program. The site for numerous nationally televised games, including the 1989 Hugo Bowl on ESPN, Permanent light fixtures were installed for the 1994 season. The stadium is named for the late Allen E. Paulson, former founder and chairman of Gulfstream Aerospace, who donated more than $1 million toward construction of the facility. In 2007, Georgia Southern University renamed the area surrounding the Stadium “Erk Russell Athletic Park” to honor the former Eagle coach.
COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
5
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF 2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
GENE BISHOP FIELD HOUSE
HISTORY
RECORDS
Dr. Eugene M. Bishop, 1934-2011
Ribbon cutting for Bishop Field House, 2006
6
Thanks to the generous contribution from the late Gene Bishop, Georgia Southern University finished construction on the Bishop Field House in the west end zone at Paulson Stadium prior to the start of the 2006 football season. Bishop passed away in March of 2011, but left behind a legacy at Georgia Southern. The former Athletic Foundation Chairman of the Board was a part of Eagle Nation for more than 20 years and his loyalty to the University and athletics department provided for two showcase landmarks on campus - the Gene Bishop Field House and the Eugene M. Bishop Alumni Center. The Gene Bishop Field House House measures 13,600 total square feet and currently includes: team game day locker rooms, game day training room, meeting and hospitality spaces. With current configuration for the home locker room can accommodate 90 players while the visitor locker room has space for 75 players. Around 400 members socialize in the Field House prior to home football games. The Field House can be reserved for meetings, socials or luncheons and has been the site for numerous events, including recent Georgia
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Southern Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. With his generous contributions, Bishop holds the distinction as the single largest contributor to the Georgia Southern Athletics Department and is one of the largest contributors to the University. The Eugene M. Bishop Alumni Center opened summer of 2009 on Akins Boulevard, just a short distance from Erk Russell Athletic Park and the epicenter of gameday Saturdays. In 2003 the Southern Conference began the Distinguished Service Award program to recognize individuals who have made a great impact on their respective conference institution. Dr. Bishop was the first from Georgia Southern to receive the award. Announced in spring 2013, the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation is providing additional premium seating with the creation of the Bishop Club at Paulson Stadium, an exclusive, members-only venue to entertain guests and clients on game day. Two hundred new chairback seats are being installed outdoors with guests able to enjoy the atmosphere indoors or out, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and soft drinks during the game as well as entry to pre-game festitivities. For more information about the Bishop Club and donation requirements, contact the Athletic Foundation at (912) 4785520.
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES
TROy A. & MOZELLE COWART BUILDING ATHLETIC FOUNDATION & TICKET OFFICES
Director of Donor Relations
Executive Director, Eagle Fund
JUSTIN CALLAWAY
Eagle Fund Program Coordinator
KATHRYN BRYANT
Office Manager Athletic Foundation
RECORDS
DEE PARKER Records Manager Athletic Foundation
JOHN RAMFJORD Ticket Manager
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
KRIS DRAPER
Assistant Ticket Manager
TERRY HARVIN
Atlanta Regional Development
SALLY SCOTT Donor Fulfillment Coordinator
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
Opened in June 2000, the Troy A. and Mozelle Cowart Building serves as the headquarters for the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation and for the Athletics Ticket Office. Located at 203 Lanier Drive in Statesboro, fans can purchase season and single-game tickets in person during the week or on game days or call (912) 478-9467 or 1-800-478-9467 for assistance. Helping provide scholarship and fundraising support for the Athletics Department, the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation wants to fulfull the goal of every Eagle student-athlete winning a championship ring and earning their degree. For more information on how to donate to the Eagle Fund, contact (912) 478-5520 or visit ringsanddiplomas. com.
President, Athletic Foundation
FRANK HOOK
DAVID BEAUBIEN
2012 REVIEW
JOHN MULHERIN
7
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
DAN J. PARRISH, Sr. FOOTBALL CENTER The home for the Georgia Southern Football Coaching staff, the Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Football Center, completed in November 2000, was among the first new facilities on a list of impressive additions for Georgia Southern Athletics. The nearly 12,000-square foot building is located between Hanner Fieldhouse and the practice fields. The Parrish Center houses 10 coaches’ offices, staff meeting rooms, team meeting rooms, staff locker room, the state-of-the-art XOS video system, memorabilia from past championships, pictorial displays commemorating All-Conference and All-America honorees, reception and recruiting areas, and, of course, the Eagles’ six national championship trophies. The hallways of the Parrish Center are lined with All-America honors and images of former Eagle greats in action. Located near the team meeting room is a tribute to Coack Russell, the father of Georgia Southern Football, which includes some of his personal coaching items, photographs, cigar boxes and other rare items.
8
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
LOBBY ENTRANCE
POSITION MEETING ROOM
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF
CONE HALL
STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES / NCAA COMPLIANCE
LAUREN DeLUCA Academic Advisor
JOHN EGAN
Academic Advisor
RECORDS
Director Student-Athlete Services
2012 REVIEW
ALISON RUFF
MEET THE EAGLES
Cone Hall is the home to the Academic Enhancement Center in the Office of Student-Athlete Services. The former mid-century residence hall was completely refurbished to provide individual and group study areas, a computer lab, meeting rooms for tutorial work, a lecture room, conference room and offices for support staff. In the past three years, Georgia Southern Football has recorded its highest-ever grade point averages as a program with its highest-ever GPA during the 2011-2012 academic year. For fall 2012, the Eagles posted their highest in-season GPA following a program-best single-semester GPA of 2.70 during spring 2012. That 2012 spring term, 49 Football student-athletes had GPAs of 3.0 or better and this past fall, 42 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or above GPA. Twenty-seven Football Eagles were honored on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2012-13 year with nine earning the Commissioner’s Medal.
KAREN TEDDERS Learning Specialist
HISTORY
APRIL CALLAWAY
Administrative Assistant Student-Athlete Services
KEITH ROUGHTON Director NCAA Compliance
MEGAN BEARDEN Assistant Director Compliance
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
9
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF
J.J. Wilcox 2013 NFL Scouting Combine
MEET THE EAGLES
IRON WORKS
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
Away from the playing fields, the cameras and the game day excitement is Iron Works, the heart of GSU’s strength and conditioning for all 16 intercollegiate teams. Here, athletes enhance their physical capabilities through the training leadership of certified coaches, and the end results are usually displayed in the win column. A recent renovation to Iron Works included the addition of offices and a new entrance and interior. Nearly $50,000 worth of new weight equipment including multi-squat racks, two Olympic platforms complete with bumpers plates and bars, free weights, hammer machines and body weight scale were added. Thanks to donations received from former Georgia Southern Football student-athletes, Iron Works is also home to two Vertimax Jump Trainers. Georgia Southern Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Melton, who has the dual title of assistant athletics director/athletic performance, provides a direct strength training leadership role to the Eagle football program while coordinating and supervising off-season and in-season applications for the other 15 GSU teams. Melton is also the Eagles’ liaison for professional teams and coordinates pro day. In 2013, more than 20 representatives fron NFL teams gathered at Georgia Southern’s pro to evaluate the Eagles in advance of the NFL draft. Melton also arranges for private workouts in addition to the main early spring event.
TOM MELTON Assistant AD Performance
10
SKYLER PYLES
Assistant Coach Strength & Conditioning
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Georgia Southern Pro Day 2013 Darius Eubanks
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES
technology to benefit the student-athlete. A complete hydra-therapy area and a large collection of student-athlete treatment stations are housed in the main training area with locations at practice facilities as well. A separate rehabilitation room provides specialized care for sessions specific to the treatment of injuries and for post-surgery recovery. In 2013, Georgia Southern steps to the front of both safety and technology as the Eagles will employ the Sideline Response System (SRS) in conjunction with the Head Impact Telemetry System (HITS). This patented technology by Riddell records the frequency and severity of impacts received by a player during games and practices allowing for easy and accurate sideline monitoring of on-field impacts.
BRANDY CLOUSE Director Sports Medicine
CAREN WELLS
HISTORY
PAUL TSCHIDA
Assistant Athletic Trainer
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
KASSIE KELLY
Assistant Athletic Trainer
RECORDS
Partnering with one of the top athletic training programs in the nation at Georgia Southern University, student-athletes receive excellent care and attention both on the field and off. Georgia Southern Sports Medicine provides optimal care for student-athletes as they prepare for practice and competition. Full-time and graduate assistant athletic trainers work with all Eagle teams during their competition seasons and off-season workouts to prevent and rehabilitate injuries. The Athletic Training room features state-of-the-art equipment for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. The facility incorporates the latest advances and resources in sports medicine as staff constantly research
2012 REVIEW
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Assistant Athletic Trainer
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
11
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
ERK RUSSELL HEAD COACH 1981-1989
12
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
FATHER OF GEORGIA SOUTHERN FOOTBALL Honors and Awards 2010
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame presents inaugural “Erk Russell Spirit Award” to recognize contributions that mirror the enthusiasm that Coach Russell brought to coaching and to all of his life’s endeavors.
EAGLES GATA
2007
Erk Russell Athletic Park named in his honor
1996
2013 SEASON
Inducted into the Blue-Gray Game Hall of Fame
1990
Georgia Association of Broadcasters ‘Georgian of the Year’
1989
Eddie Robinson Award (symbolic of top Division I-AA coach) Football Gazette ‘Coach of the Year’ USA Today Georgia ‘Coach of the Year’ USA Today Georgia ‘Coach of the Decade’ Kodak-American Football Coaches Association I-AA ‘Coach of the Year’ Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ‘Coach of the Year’
1988
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ‘Coach of the Year’
COACHING STAFF
1987
Inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame MEET THE EAGLES
1986
Kodak-American Football Coaches Association I-AA ‘Coach of the Year’ Washington, D.C., Touchdown Club I-AA ‘Coach of the Year’ Football News ‘Coach of the Year’ Chevrolet-CBS Sports I-AA ‘Coach of the Year’ Atlanta Touchdown Club ‘Coach of the Year’ Macon Touchdown Club ‘Coach of the Year’ 100% Wrong Club of Atlanta ‘Coach of the Year’ Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ‘Coach of the Year’ Statesboro Rotary Club ‘Man of the Year’
2012 REVIEW
1985
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ‘Coach of the Year’ Football News ‘Coach of the Year’ ABC-TV ‘Coach of the Year’ Washington, D.C., Touchdown Club I-AA ‘Coach of the Year’
1984
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ‘Coach of the Year’ RECORDS
Russell’s HEAD Coaching Record Year School
W L T Pct.
1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern
7 6 8 13 13 9 12 15
3 5 3 2 2 4 3 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.636 .545 .727 .867 .867 .692 .800 1.000
Eight Seasons
83
22
1
.788
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
Early in 1981, the decision to begin a football program at Georgia Southern had been finalized with an exciting, but unsure future ahead. A mid-spring day in 1981 changed all that, when Erskine “Erk” Russell called college President Dale Lick from a payphone to let him know that he would come to Statesboro. Conversations had taken place on numerous occasions, but Russell had a lot to think about. He was comfortable in Athens, about to begin his 18th season as the defensive coordinator at Georgia, but he was looking for a new challenge. On May 23rd, 1981, with more than 500 fans and members of the media gathered in Hanner Fieldhouse, Georgia Southern Football announced its new head coach and Russell put the Eagles on course to become one of the elite teams in its division. On September 8, 2006, legendary coach Erk Russell passed away. His death touched not only Georgia Southern University and the Coastal Empire, but reverberated throughout the state and entire college football nation. Arguably one of the best known people, even long past his retirement from coaching, in the state of Georgia, coach Russell was loved and respected by all. The day before he passed away coach Russell spoke for nearly an hour to the Eagles, passing along stories and advice on not only football but life. That was typical of the ‘Father of Georgia Southern Football.’ He touched the lives of many, not only his players but fellow coaches and members of the community who were on hand during the ceremony celebrating his life at, where else, but Paulson Stadium. Erk Russell’s spirit lives on across the Georgia Southern campus. His vision of what could be continues to inspire the university today, as do the morals and ethics he instilled in his players and his positive impact on the community. His motto of ‘Do Right’ are words that will be ever linked to his legacy. In the fall of 2012, it was announced that two Georgia Southern graduates would produce a feature film about Coach Russell. Since leading the Eagle football team to its third NCAA Division I-AA national championship and retiring from coaching in December, 1989, Russell gave all he could to Georgia Southern. Whether assuming chairmanship of the university’s capital campaign or dousing the baseball team bus with Eagle Creek Water before its departure for the College World Series, Russell was an active and visible booster of GSU and its programs. As a coach, Russell saved the best for last. He entered the 1989 season as America’s winningest coach, orchestrator of two national championships, 68 wins and 14 AllAmerica selections - during a seven-year period. In the ensuing 105 days, Southern ascended to the top spot in the NCAA I-AA football poll and Russell smoked 15 victory cigars. Erk’s Eagles extended Division I’s longest home win streak from 26 to 37 games. Strong safety Randell Boone, free safety Taz Dixon and offensive guard Sean Gainey raised Russell’s All-America count to 17. Georgia Southern gained distinction as the first 15-0 college team of that century. Russell’s final record at Georgia Southern is a remarkable 83-22-1 (.788). After the Eagles moved to Division I-AA in 1984, he fashioned a 70-14 (.825) mark. Russell averaged 10.4 wins per season. When Georgia Southern brought football back in 1981 it looked to Russell, long-time defensive coordinator at Georgia. Russell’s first Eagle team, comprised entirely of walkon players, fashioned a 7-3-1 record in 1982. The next year Southern went 6-5, with four of the losses by five points or less. In 1984 the Eagles entered Division I-AA and went 8-3, narrowly missing a national playoff berth. Then came consecutive 13-2 seasons and back-to-back national championships, a I-AA first. With true freshman Raymond Gross at quarterback, the Eagles advanced to the national quarterfinals in 1987 before finishing 9-4. In 1988, Southern made its third championship game appearance in four seasons, falling to Furman 17-12 in Pocatello, Idaho. Russell, who developed a reputation as one of college football’s great defensive coordinators at Georgia, put together an extraordinary offense for the Eagles. His 1986 squad led the nation in scoring (41.3 points per game), total offense (501.8 yards per game), and rushing offense (327.1). Georgia Southern was unstoppable in the playoffs during the 1986 season, averaging 50.7 points. His last Eagle team won the national rushing championship (329.2 yards per game). Southern was among the top five teams nationally in both scoring (12.1 points) and total defense (255.9 yards) while allowing only 133 points, a school-record, and holding two opponents scoreless. During his 17 years at Georgia, Russell molded some of the country’s finest defensive teams and his Junkyard Dogs became synonymous with Bulldog football. In 1967 Georgia led the Southeastern Conference in total defense and scoring defense. The next year Georgia topped the SEC in total defense and led the nation in scoring defense, yielding just 9.8 points per contest. In 1971, Russell’s group paced the country in shutouts and finished among the nation’s Top 10 in rushing defense, total defense and scoring defense. The ’78 Bulldogs finished a point behind national champion Alabama in scoring defense. UGA’s ’79 defense forced 49 takeaways, the national high. A native of Birmingham, Ala., Russell held a bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Auburn. He played football, basketball, baseball and tennis for the Tigers, earning 10 varsity letters. Russell was the last four-sport letterman in Auburn history. Married to Erk for 57 years, Jean Russell passed away in September 2008. The couple is survived by their two sons, Rusty and Jay.
13
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES
HONORS FOR HAM College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2007). Inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2010. First-team All-American in 1986.
2012 REVIEW
Led Eagles to the first-ever back-to-back I-AA National Championships in 1985 and 1986. All-time leader in total offense (8,969 yards), passing yards (5,757) and passing TDs (34). In 1986, ranked nationally in top 20 in scoring, rushing, passing efficiency and total offense.
RECORDS
Owns to this day numerous game, season, career, playoff and NCAA records. #8 jersey retired. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams (1987). Played 13 years in the Canadian Football League, winning MVP honors in 1989.
HISTORY
Guided two different teams to Grey Cup titles and was named game MVP in 1995.
14
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON
Only sophomore to win the Walter Payton Award. Four-time All-American.
MEET THE EAGLES
NCAA Division I all-time leading rusher with 6,559 yards in regular-season contests.
COACHING STAFF
AP ACCOLADES
Led Eagles to two national titles and three championship games.
At time of graduation, held 30 school and playoff records.
2012 REVIEW
Rushed for 100 or more yards in 48 consecutive games.
Orchestrated “The Run” vs. Youngstown State in the 1999 National Championship game.
Sixth-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears (2002).
RECORDS
#3 jersey retired (2001).
Super Bowl XLI participant.
Unanimous choice for induction into Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2012 in first year of eligibility.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
15
HISTORY
Inducted as a member of the inaugural SoCon Hall of Fame class in 2009.
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF
GAME CHANGER
Earned All-America honors at three positions: quarterback, running back & all-purpose athlete. 2004 Southern Conference Freshman of the Year. Set Georgia Southern record and tied SoCon mark for most touchdowns in a game with six.
MEET THE EAGLES
Held NCAA all-divisions record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a season (2007).
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
Played in the UFL after opportunities with NFL teams.
16
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON
1998 EDDIE ROBINSON AWARD WINNER 1999 AFCA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
THE JOHNSON FILE Eagle head coach from 1997-2001 compiling a 62-10 overall record (.861) and 36-4 mark against SoCon opponents (.900).
COACHING STAFF
Led Eagles to two national titles and three championship appearances. 1999 team led nation in scoring, rushing and total offense, and set NCAA single-season record for average rushing yards per game (419.0). Inducted into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. SoCon Coach of the Year 1997 & 1998.
MEET THE EAGLES
Won five-straight league crowns. 197 school records broken in 1999. Coached 31 All-Americans at GSU.
2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
17
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITy
HISTORY
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University provides a unique educational experience where students are able to take advantage of all of the benefits of a large university without sacrificing the personal touches of a smaller college. 20
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITy NOTABLE ALUMNI Tony Arata
Grammy Awardnominated songwriter
Diane Bailey
Owner/clothing designer of Bailey Boys
Eric Lee Beddingfield Country music artist
Lee Berger
National Geographic Explorer and Paleoanthropologist
2013 SEASON
Luke Bryan
Country music artist
Thomas Bryant
CEO and President of TempurPedic International (retired)
Dan Cathy
President and COO, Chick-fil-A
Mark Collier
Stage/television actor
Michael Curry
Associate Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA
COACHING STAFF
Hugh Darley
Founder/President, International Design & Entertainment Association
Mike Davis
Executive Director, United States Golf Association
Darius Eubanks
Safety, Minnesota Vikings
Jerry Franklin
President and CEO of Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc.
MEET THE EAGLES
Tracy Ham
Quarterback (former), CFL College Football Hall of Fame
James W. Kennedy
Kennedy Space Center Director (Ret.)
Lea Anne McBride
Chief Spokesperson for former Vice President Dick Cheney
Hala Moddelmog
President of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
2012 REVIEW
As a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, Georgia Southern’s hallmarks focus on teaching, an increasing emphasis on research and a studentcentered approach that give the University the feel of a much smaller private college. Students are at the center of everything Georgia Southern does, and the University has created an environment where students can thrive, learn and prepare for their future. From the moment students step on campus, they are immediately challenged by the academic curriculum, while also having the opportunity to take part in an incredible amount of activities that rival larger universities. The University Honors Program attracts high-achieving students and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement encourages students to make leadership a part of their college resumes. Students
are engaged in community volunteerism, campus theatre productions, academic organizations and recreational athletics, just to name a few of the opportunities offered in this well-rounded collegiate atmosphere. In fact, the University was recently named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, recognizing the completion of nearly 369,000 hours of service by Georgia Southern students during the past academic year. The University has received recent national recognition from Forbes magazine, The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report, setting Georgia Southern apart from its peers. Georgia Southern has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges. The University’s online graduate programs in business, education and computer information technology as well as the online bachelor’s program were also ranked among the best in the nation. As a center for learning and discovery, Georgia Southern also provides unique opportunities through its public outreach facilities – the Garden of the Coastal Plain, the Georgia Southern Museum, the Center for Wildlife Education and Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center, the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center and the Performing Arts Center. Every day, someone, somewhere in the world is touched by the work of a Georgia Southern student, alumnus, staff or faculty member — making the reach of this University truly global. With more than 70,000 alumni, the Eagle Nation features a strong network that continues to grow with each graduating class. Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, country music star Luke Bryan, former Metlife Principal of the Year Molly Howard, business and healthcare professionals, professional athletes and more are all graduates of Georgia Southern. No matter the field, the University is increasingly becoming the first choice for the next generation of leaders.
EAGLES GATA
As the largest and most comprehensive research institution in southeast Georgia, Georgia Southern University continues to set the bar for academic excellence. During the past decade, Georgia Southern has shown growth in size and scope that has led to recognition by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 most popular universities in the nation. Georgia Southern continues to be one of the top choices in the state for new freshmen and HOPE scholars, with a record enrollment of more than 20,000 students, celebrating a diverse population from 49 U.S. states and more than 90 nations from around the world. The University offers 125 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels through eight colleges, as well as a variety of online classes in business, education, liberal arts, science, information technology and healthcare, including an array of advanced degree programs. Without a doubt, Georgia Southern boasts one of the most picturesque and iconic college campuses in the country. Among the magnolias and classic Southern red brick buildings, you will find relaxing parks, lakes and the Pedestrium, a walkway that stretches through the heart of the more than 900-acre campus. During the past decade, almost $300 million in construction and renovation projects have been completed, including state-of-the-art classroom and recreation facilities, dining halls and a number of modern apartment-style residence halls like the upscale housing at Centennial Place, which includes Cold Stone Creamery, Einstein Bros. Bagel restaurant and more. The University recently celebrated the opening of the new $41 million Biological Sciences Building and began an expansion at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, that includes the addition of 6,200 seats as well as a privately funded $10 million state-ofthe-art Football Operations Center.
Earthwind Moreland
Defensive Back (former), NFL Super Bowl champion
Jodie Mudd
Member Professional Golfers’ Association of America, Champions Tour
Adrian Peterson
Running Back (former), NFL & UFL Defensive Tackle, Chicago Bears
Gene Sauers Member, PGA
Laron Scott
RECORDS
Brent Russell
Cornerback, New York Giants
Fred Stokes
Defensive end (former), NFL Super Bowl Champion
Everett Teaford
Pitcher, Kansas City Royals Co-founder, Zaxby’s Restaurant
John Tudor
Pitcher (former), MLB
J.J. Wilcox
Safety, Dallas Cowboys
The $41 million LEED-certified Biological Sciences Building opened in August 2013.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
David Young
Safety (former), NFL and CFL
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
21
HISTORY
Tony Townley
2013 OUTLOOK
HISTORY
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GOALS FOR EAGLES ARE STILL THE SAME: WIN EVERY GAME Georgia Southern heads into first transition year in 2013 IF Coach Jeff Monken had a dollar for every time he has been asked, “What do the Eagles have to play for in 2013?” he would be a rich man, and he doesn’t even have to change his answer. “Plenty,” Monken says. “It’s the same as any other year. We want to win every game. The expectation at Georgia Southern, when we line up to play football games, is that we’re supposed to win, and that doesn’t change just because we aren’t eligible for postseason play. That’s irrelevant. When we play for Georgia Southern, there’s a lot to play for. It’s pretty matter of fact. “I was disappointed when I found out we couldn’t play in the postseason, but as I analyze it, what's important? What's important is each game, and preparing for each game, and being the best that you can be. We're promised 11 games. That's all we're focusing on, and it really doesn't move away from the philosophy we've had since I've been here: and that's to try to be the best team each Saturday.” On that quest, the Eagles return 17 starters and 47 lettermen for 2013 with seven starters each back on offense and defense. Four of the five linemen on offense, and players like Jerick McKinnon, Dominique Swope, Johnathan Bryant, and Zach Walker can bring the Eagle Nation to its feet with spectacular plays on that side of the ball. While the big plays are exciting, the effectiveness of the triple option offense delivers consistent results. The combination of Georgia Southern’s potent offense and a dominating defense has contributed to the program’s success with at least 10 wins in each of the last three seasons. On defense, the Eagles must replace four key defenders, three of whom will likely play on Sundays, as Monken and the coaching staff are counting on returning veterans to step into leadership roles. Opportunities exist for underclassmen and newcomers to have immediate impact as well.
QUARTERBACKS
A Walter Payton Award candidate, McKinnon put his own mark on the quarterback position in 2012, taking over the starting role after four games. Nearing 3,000 career rushing yards, McKinnon has played a number of roles for Georgia Southern, but running and distributing the ball suits him and the Eagles well. Last season, the talented, versatile athlete totaled 1,817 rushing yards, the thirdhighest single-season total in Georgia Southern history behind only legends Adrian Peterson (1,932, 1998) and Jayson Foster (1,844, 2007), scoring 20 touchdowns and throwing for another seven. McKinnon led the Eagles six times in rushing and had a hand in 30 of the 63 plays of 25 yards or more. His 316-yard performance against Central Arkansas set the record for most rushing yards in a single game by a quarterback, breaking Foster’s mark, and was just shy of Peterson’s 333-yard record vs. UMass. The Marietta, Ga., native missed most of spring nursing an injury sustained in morning workouts, but returned for last few spring practices. His absence was a mixed blessing for Georgia Southern. While he missed the chance to refine his skills as the signalcaller for the triple option, freshmen backups Kevin Ellison and Vegas Harley received more than their fair share of repetitions which will benefit the Eagles. Ellison came out of the spring in the number-two spot. “We have a desire to have more than just a guy or two at quarterback,” Monken states. “We'd
22
Walter Payton Award candidate Jerick McKinnon ranked third on the Eagles’ single-season list for his 1,817 rushing yards in 2012, behind only Adrian Peterson (1,932 in 1998) and Jayson Foster (1,844 in 2007), both former Payton Award winners. really like to keep a guy in each class we feel like is capable of being our quarterback, and we're working toward that. We've got Jerick, who is just a tremendous talent. He's really provided great leadership for our team last year, and in the summer offseason, and he takes that very seriously. Kevin and Vegas, who both redshirted last year, both of those guys have a chance to be really good players. Kevin had a really good spring and he's probably ahead of Vegas right now, but Vegas is certainly talented and has the ability.” In addition to McKinnon, Ellison and Harley, true freshman Alfred Ramsby, the Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year, and transfer Favian Upshaw join the Eagles this fall.
RUNNING BACKS
Add junior Dominique Swope’s 1,246 rushing yards to the McKinnon’s total from 2012 and Georgia Southern reclaimed one of its past NCAA records. The two combined for 3,063 yards, surpassing the NCAA mark set in 2011 for most yards gained in a season by two teammates. The tandem powered the Eagles with 36 rushing touchdowns and a single-
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
season rushing record total of 5,591 yards. Swope became the first to run for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons since Jermaine Austin in 2002-03. While Swope and McKinnon were sidelined this spring, seniors William Banks and Johnathan Bryant made the most of their opportunities. Bryant, the lone veteran listed at the T-Back position, didn’t miss a single session on the banks of “Beautiful Eagle Creek.” He finished the 2012 season third in both rushing yards (506, 2TDs) and receiving yards (197), with the second-highest per-catch average at 28.1 yards. Not only will Bryant be counted on for moving the ball, but also for his blocking ability. He totaled 10 knockdowns against Samford and his block made possible Darreion Robinson’s 20yard touchdown against Chattanooga in the first overtime period. Depth will come from junior Ezayi Youyoute and possibly from true freshmen. Banks, who is listed behind Swope at B-Back, played in critical situations for the Eagles last year, scoring a career-best three touchdowns against Appalachian State and making key plays in the Old Dominion win. Help could possibly come from Brandan Thomas, who put in time at every running back position this spring and yet-untested underclassmen, like Nardo Govan, or true freshmen, who could also make an impact. McKinnon, Bryant and Robert Brown, who will not participate this fall after being medically disqualified, each took a turn at A-Back before Darreion Robinson made that position his own. Junior Tray Butler played in 13 games a year ago after playing in all 15 with two starts as a true freshman at wide receiver. “Dominique is such a hard runner, a tough runner,” said Monken about Swope. “He is really the kind of player we need in this offense in that position. There are some guys kind of clipping his heels who really want to play and have some experience. Will is going to be a fifth-year senior, a really tough kid who has earned a scholarship and was forced to play quite a bit. We've got some young guys, too, Irv (Huggins), who took the majority of the reps this spring for us and he has the tools to be a good player. Ean (Days), he's struggled with injury since he's been here and we hope he can get healthy so we see what he can do.” True freshmen in the recent past have made big contributions – both Brown and Swope had 1,000-yard rushing seasons in their first years, so the precedent is already set. Monken notes that Chris Jordan, who rushed for over 2,000 yards his senior year at Thomson, and Cam Lewis are two true freshmen who have good prospects to give the Eagles depth in the backfield.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Every player listed at the top of the 2013 preseason depth chart, four juniors and a sophomore, had significant game experience in 2012 as the Eagles have built a formidable offensive line. Georgia Southern’s ninth NCAA rushing title is attributed directly to the effectiveness of the “hawgs” as they cleared the way for a Division I best 399.4 rushing yards per game. Four of the top six single-game rushing totals recorded in 2012 belonged to Georgia Southern, including the nation’s top total of 614 yards. Only one starter from that 2012 team, Blake DeBartola, the versatile veteran, is gone. Garrett Frye started all 14 games at right tackle and earned third team All-America recognition from
2013 OUTLOOK
EAGLES GATA
“We want to win every game. The expectation at Georgia Southern, when we line up to play football games, is that we’re supposed to win... When we play for Georgia Southern, there’s a lot to play for.”
2013 SEASON
— Eagle Head Coach Jeff Monken — the spring and is listed as the backup to SaintAmour. Juniors Trevor McBurnett and Logan Daves split the majority of the snaps at the guard spots last season with senior Zach Lonas making two starts. Sophomore Darien Foreman, whose progress was hindered by an injury in his first year, is expected to contribute as a backup at the guard position. “We have four juniors and a sophomore slated to start on the offensive line and Dorian, one of our seniors, is slugging it out for a starting spot,” Monken said. “We probably have more guys who have played in football games on the offensive line since I’ve been here. They may not have as many starts as the group that returned for 2011, but we have a lot of guys who have seen considerable game action, and I think that's good for us.”
WIDE RECEIVERS
DEFENSIVE LINE
Gone is Brent Russell, who started in nearly every game in his Georgia Southern career on the defensive line as well as Dion DuBose, who moved to defensive end from the linebacker spot for his final two years. Both displayed the “blue-collar” attitude that defined the toughness and character of the Eagle defense. “It will be awfully difficult to replace someone like Brent Russell,” Monken said about the four-time All-American. “He was the emotional leader for our team and he was productive, like Dion (DuBose), they were impact players for us throughout their careers.” Three seniors are listed at the top of the depth chart with Blake Riley, with 26 starts and 42 games played over the last two seasons, prepared to defend the Eagles’ territory. At the ends, Josh Gebhardt and Javon Mention also have similar game experience with Gebhardt starting in 11 games last year while Mention was a backup to DuBose. Junior Justice Ejike possesses all the tools to have an outstanding year and backup, sophomore Jonathan Battle, could contend for the starting spot at nose tackle. Junior Rashad Williams, like Mention, was injured in the spring with hopes for both to be back at full strength. The youth brigade will have to provide the depth for the defensive line with redshirt freshmen Jamal Johnson and Tre Griffin
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
23
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
good hands. They're all still going to have to block, that's our offense, but they'll make some plays when we throw it out there, and we're going to throw it out there to them.”
RECORDS
Johnathan Bryant finished third in both rushing and receiving in 2012. In addition to his role on offense, he’ll serve as the Eagles’ primary kickoff return specialist.
Patrick Barker and Mitchell Williford were mainstays at the wide receiver spot with a combined 100 games played over the last four years, models of consistency for Georgia Southern. Moving up on the depth chart to the starters roles are Zach Walker, best known for his acrobatic mid-air catches, and B.J. Johnson. Johnson earned his spot with a solid spring and the combination of his strength and ability to pull the ball out of flight. Walker tallied 343 receiving yards and had three of the Eagles’ nine touchdown receptions in 2012. Junior Kentrellis Showers, who had the most receptions with 10 last season, good for two touchdowns, and redshirt freshman Montay Crockett occupy the number-two spots on the depth chart for the position. “We want to get the ball in the hands of our players who have an opportunity to do something special with it -- to gain yards for us, to score touchdowns,” Monken said. “We all saw what Zach did: the great catches he made, he has terrific hands to make plays, and B.J., went through spring ball with us, and continues to mature. He really did a nice job and is strong and a physical player. Montay was a scout team wide receiver for us last fall and has tremendous athletic skills, he’s quick, and has
Dominique Swope became the first Eagle to record back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons since Jermaine Austin in 2002 and 2003.
2012 REVIEW
Establishing the strength of the tight end position, literally and figuratively, will give Georgia Southern even more versatility. With the graduation of Tyler Sumner, the youth will have a chance to prove itself in 2013. Sophomore Cody Rediger saw action in nine games last fall and redshirt freshman Da’Quan Heard follows in Sumner’s footsteps as a converted wide receiver and can possibly play both positions. Wilson Hudgins, who has helped prepare the Eagle defense as a member of the scout team, saw action in one game in his sophomore year.
MEET THE EAGLES
TIGHT ENDS
COACHING STAFF
the Associated Press and the Sports Network. The junior has already been tabbed for 2013 preseason honors. Frye moves to left tackle so the Eagles can take advantage of his range and pass protection abilities with junior Raymond Klugey and senior Dorian Byrd shifting to the right side. Byrd has 29 starts on the line with Klugey seeing time in 11 games with one start in 2012. Sophomore Maurice Hunt will back up Frye. The anchor of the offensive line, sophomore starter Manrey Saint-Amour, returns at center to provide the Eagles with more than continuity. Sophomore Cole Peeples, who normally plays at the guard spot, moved over to help out at center during
2013 OUTLOOK EAGLES GATA
Valdon Cooper and Lavelle Westbrooks started the majority of games last season at cornerback as Cooper made improvements throughout the season and had a solid spring. Westbrooks, who has the most starts among the returning Eagles with 31, will provide leadership to the young group. Junior Nick Wright, who started the three playoff games and had his best game against Central Arkansas, continues to develop and gain an understanding of the system. Experienced senior Javonte Martin will challenge for a starting spot and provide depth at the position.
HISTORY
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
SPECIAL TEAMS
Georgia Southern’s offensive line, the “hawgs,” pushed the Georgia Southern to a ninth NCAA rushing title as the Eagles averaged 399.4 rushing yards per game, best across all NCAA divisions in 2012 with four of the nation’s top six single-game rushing totals. listed in the number-two spots with a number of freshmen coming into the program. “We lost Brent and Dion, but Blake was a consistent starter and Javon is as talented a player as we have had at the defensive end position,” Monken said. “Gebby is a solid, dependable player at the other end position. In the middle, Justice and Jonathan (Battle) will have to step up and we will have to fill in the depth with freshmen.”
LINEBACKERS
Depth, or a lack thereof, factors in at the linebacker spot as well. Senior Kyle Oehlbeck, the Eagles’ top returning tackler with 51 total tackles and five tackles for loss, moves to Will linebacker. With nine starts at Mike in 2012, Oehlbeck has speed and an intensity level that is hard to match and those qualities see more use in the switch to the outside. Junior Antwione Williams is slated as the starting Buck linebacker and as the backup to Oehlbeck at Will. Williams filled in at safety during spring ball, so he’ll bring another level of understanding of the Eagles’ defensive system. Junior Edwin Jackson, who played in 12 games last year as reserve linebacker and contributor on special teams, claimed the starting middle linebacker role after the spring and had a team-best 10 tackles in the Blue-White game. Sophomore James Dean, who saw action as a running back in 2012, moved to the linebacker spot, a position he played in high school. “Edwin and Kyle had really good springs and they showed us what they are capable of,” Monken said. “I don’t know if we are where we want to be in terms of depth, but we have to address that with current personnel. Hopefully, Quaun Daniels and Antwione Williams come into camp and push those guys. James Dean is a hard-working, tough kid and can grow into the position.”
24
One of the Georgia Southern’s strengths over the past few years has been its attention to detail in all aspects of special teams. After enjoying unmatched experience in several areas, the Eagles spent considerable time rebuilding those positions in 2012. New faces appeared at placekicker, punter, long snapper, holder and kickoff return specialist after the graduation of several veterans. With just one full season of punting under his belt, Luke Cherry is already on the Eagles’ career lists for most punts and punting yards. Cherry, who totaled 1,688 yards (37.5 avg.) on 47 punts in 2012, was named to the College Football Performance Awards watch list for punters this preseason. One of his best games was against Samford where Cherry had his best night with eight punts (41.2 avg.) and six kickoffs (57.5 avg.). The senior also registered over 4,700 yards on kickoffs with a 59.5 average last year. Sophomore Ryan Nowicki made some impressions with his punting this spring and may share some of those responsibilities this fall. His
SECONDARY
“We probably have more players in the secondary on scholarship than any other position right now and we had some depth concerns there,” Monken said. “We have veterans, like Valdon Cooper, Deion Stanley and Lavelle Westbrooks who have played and started games for us, we have some guys who haven’t broken into the starting lineup, and we have brought in young guys to help us with depth, particularly at safety position. We have hopes that at least one and maybe a couple will find their way on the field and help us this year. Sophomores Deshawntee “Ironhead” Gallon and Matt Dobson both were hard hitters on special teams, and those efforts put them at the top of the depth chart at the safety position after the departures of current NFL rookies J.J. Wilcox and Darius Eubanks. Gallon saw action in eight games and with Dobson, was one of seven true freshmen to earn a letter. Dobson, originally a quarterback, caught the eye of the defensive coaches with his plays on special teams, landing him at the safety spot, a position he played in high school. Steve Williams, who transferred to Georgia Southern in January, is penciled in as a backup at free safety while sophomore Antonio Glover is in the numbertwo spot at strong safety. “It is never easy when you have key players depart, and losing Eubanks and Wilcox, Laron Scott the year before, and E.J. Webb and Carson Hill our first year – guys have to gain experience, get better and step up. We are going to have those growing pains.” As the top tackler in the secondary in 2012, junior Deion Stanley had 23 starts in his 29 games over the past two years as one of the most experienced members of the defensive backfield. Assistance could come from one of the program’s s newcomers.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Stalwart on the Eagles’ defensive line, nose tackle Blake Riley posted a career-best 10 tackles in the 2012 win over Wofford with seven in the second half.
2013 OUTLOOK
25
HISTORY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
RECORDS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
schedule brings the team to Samford on October 5th before returning home for an early-afternoon game vs. The Citadel on October 12th at Paulson Stadium. Georgia Southern annually honors members of the Armed Forces and this game has been designated as Military Appreciation Day with special presentations and ticket promotions for military personnel. The Eagles head to Appalachian State October 26th after their second bye weekend October 19th. Back-to-back home games to open the month of November will also close the 2013 home schedule for Georgia Southern. A BLUE OUT will be in full force for Furman on November 2nd and Eagle Nation will celebrate Homecoming weekend as Western Carolina comes to town November 9th. Georgia Southern will play its final Southern Conference game at Elon on November 16th and then face Southeastern Conference member Florida at “The Swamp” November 23rd in its last game of the season. Georgia Southern last played the Gators in 1996. Georgia Southern fans this season will see firsthand the many changes that have already taken place at Paulson Stadium since the scoreboard demotion and groundbreaking earlier this year. With both the seat expansion project and Football Operations Center scheduled for completion in mid-2014, construction and progress continues throughout this season with minor inconveniences expected. One new project announced this summer, the addition of exclusive Bishop Club seating, will debut for the 2013 opener Aug. 31st. For more information about attending games at Paulson Stadium or purchasing season and single-game tickets, visit GSEagles.com/gameday.
2012 REVIEW
Senior Kyle Oehlbeck moves to outside linebacker where the Eagles will be able to take advantage of his speed and agility.
Cornerback Lavelle Westbrooks, the most experienced of the Eagles’ defensive backs, had two interceptions last season and returned this one for a 72-yard touchdown versus Samford.
MEET THE EAGLES
Georgia Southern begins its first transitional year with an 11-game slate featuring six games at Allen E. Paulson Stadium and some exciting and new promotions for the season.
COACHING STAFF
2013 SCHEDULE
2013 SEASON
statistics in 2012 included six kickoffs (56.0) and a 38-yard field goal. Georgia Southern never found consistency in the kicking game last year, struggling with field goals with less than 50 percent success on its 20 attempts. Sophomore Alex Hanks made the most appearances for the Eagles with 17 and his efforts helped in the wins over Elon and Chattanooga and provided more offense in the Wofford and Central Arkansas games. Hanks was the third-leading scorer for Georgia Southern in 2012 with his seven field goals and 47 PATs for 68 points. Redshirt freshman Connor Tierney had the best spring among the Eagle kickers and enters fall camp at the top of the depth chart. The 2013 recruiting class included freshman Younghoe Koo, a fouryear all-conference kicker from Ridgewood, N.J. Returning to delivering the ball to the kickers and punters is Jake Banta, a redshirt sophomore who started every game at longsnapper. Sophomore Matt Dobson, who started his career as a quarterback and has moved to safety for 2013, will hold for field goal attempts. Bryant, the projected starter at T-back, steps into a big role as Georgia Southern’s primary kick returner, following Laron Scott and J.J. Wilcox, both who gave the Eagles a tremendous advantage in this aspect of the game. Bryant first returned punts and then in 2011 also had a couple of kickoff returns. Last year, he averaged 20.8 yards per return with a career-long 37-yard return coming against Chattanooga. With great open-field speed, Tray Butler doesn’t have many returns to his credit, but has the potential to make an impact on special teams on punt returns. He had one 20-yard punt return in 2012 and a single kickoff return.
EAGLES GATA
Versatile defensive lineman Javon Mention emerged as one of the top pass rushers in the Southern Conference. The senior tied for the team lead in sacks and had 10.5 tackles for loss in 2012.
The Eagles open 2013 on August 31st with a familiar opponent, Savannah State, as the Tigers return to Paulson Stadium for the first time since Coach Monken’s head coaching debut in 2010. Georgia Southern plays only its fifth-ever game in the month of August and the game marks the 400th game in the modera era. As part of the season opener, The Athletics Department will hold a “Night of Champions” to honor former Georgia Southern teams and the Eagles’ conference championship teams from 2012-13. The 2012 Football team will be recognized for their second consecutive Southern Conference championship, partnered with members of the 1993 team that won Georgia Southern’s first-ever SoCon title. The 2013 Softball team, also a back-to-back champion, will be paired with the 1996 Softball team that won Georgia Southern’s first SoCon championship in that sport. The 1993 Women’s Soccer squad, the first one fielded as a varsity sport, will be honored with the 2012 team that won the program’s first SoCon crown. Also recognized this special night will be the 2003 Eagle Volleyball team that won the SoCon regular season and tournament titles. Northeast Conference member Saint Francis (Pa.) travels to Statesboro for a Sept. 7th game and Junior Eagle Club Day at Paulson Stadium for the first meeting between the two schools before Georgia Southern opens its final Southern Conference schedule at Wofford on Sept. 14th. An early bye weekend Sept. 21st prepares the Eagles for a Sept. 28th home meeting with Chattanooga as part of Family Weekend. The Eagles and Mocs have battled it out in the last several years with Georgia Southern coming away with a one-point win in 2011 and a triple-overtime victory at Finley Stadium last season. The pattern of away and home games continues as Georgia Southern’s final Southern Conference
2013 GEORGIA SOUTHERN ROSTER
HISTORY
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
NUMERICAL
No. NAME 1 Jerick McKinnon 2 Vegas Harley 2 Steve Williams 4 Kevin Ellison 5 Robert Brown 5 Darius Jones 6 Darius Safford 6 Dominique Swope 7 Matt Dobson 9 Younghoe Koo 9 Zach Walker 10 Alfred Ramsby 10 Josh Rowe 11 Ezayi Youyoute 12 Chaz Thornton 13 Keshun Hill 13 Favian Upshaw 14 Tay Hicklin 15 Carlos Cave 16 Antonio Glover 17 Tyrail Hawkins 17 Brandan Thomas 18 Lavelle Westbrooks 19 Travosier Mitchell 20 Javonte Martin 21 Nick Wright 22 Irving Huggins 23 Johnathan Bryant 24 Chris Jordan 25 Robert Brice 26 Tray Butler 27 Deshawntee Gallon 28 Devin Scott 29 Demarcus Godfrey 29 Deion Stanley 30 Valdon Cooper 30 Dennis Pritchard 31 Sam O’Babatunde 31 Xavier Tobler 32 William Banks 32 William Bussey 33 James Dean 34 Torrance Hunt 35 Ean Days 35 Zander Yost 36 Matt Breida 36 Connor Tierney 37 Antwione Williams 38 Kelton Elvine 38 Kyle Oehlbeck 39 DeVonte Lewis 40 Edwin Jackson 41 Cam Lewis 42 Nardo Govan 43 Michael Shealy
26
POS QB QB S QB RB DB CB RB S PK WR QB LB RB RB RB QB DB LB S DB RB CB DB CB CB RB RB RB DB RB S RB RB S CB RB WR RB RB DB LB RB RB S RB PK LB WR LB RB LB RB RB LB
No. LW NAME 49 Jake Abraham 32 * William Banks 97 * Jake Banta 92 * Jonathan Battle 91 Dillon Bleckley 36 Matthew Breida 25 Robert Brice 5 *** Robert Brown 23 *** Johnathan Bryant 32 William Bussey 26 ** Tray Butler 71 *** Dorian Byrd 15 *** Carlos Cave 45 * Luke Cherry 87 Ed Collins 30 * Valdon Cooper 85 Montay Crockett 44 ** Quaun Daniels 74 ** Logan Daves 56 Bernard Dawson 35 Ean Days 33 * James Dean 95 Deonte Dempsey 7 * Matt Dobson 91 ** Justice Ejike 99 Jay Ellison 4 Kevin Ellison 38 Kelton Elvine 48 * Patrick Flowe 63 * Darien Foreman 58 ** Garrett Frye 27 * Deshawntee Gallon 90 *** Josh Gebhardt 59 Ryan George 16 Antonio Glover 29 Demarcus Godfrey 42 Nardo Govan 94 Tre Griffin 55 * Austin Hagan 47 * Alex Hanks 46 Rafael Hardee 2 Vegas Harley 17 Tyrail Hawkins 89 Da’Quan Heard 14 * Tay Hicklin 13 Keshun Hill 82 Wilson Hudgins 22 Irving Huggins 73 * Maurice Hunt, Jr. 34 *** Torrance Hunt 40 ** Edwin Jackson 81 B.J. Johnson 51 Jamal Johnson 5 Darius Jones 24 Chris Jordan 70 ** Raymond Klugey 9 Younghoe Koo 60 Andy Kwon 64 Hunter Lamar 65 Taylor Lay 86 Allen Lee 41 Cam Lewis
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
POS HT LS 5-10 RB 5-9 LS 6-2 DT 6-1 TE 6-1 RB 5-10 DB 5-11 RB 5-11 RB 5-9 DB 6-0 RB 5-8 OL 6-1 LB 5-10 P 6-3 WR 5-9 CB 5-11 WR 6-0 LB 6-1 OL 6-2 DL 6-2 RB 5-11 LB 6-1 DL 6-3 S 6-0 DT 6-0 DL 6-2 QB 6-0 WR 5-11 LB 6-1 OL 6-4 OL 6-5 S 5-11 DE 6-2 DL 6-2 S 6-1 RB 5-9 RB 6-2 DE 6-2 OL 6-0 PK 5-9 DL 6-1 QB 6-0 DB 5-10 TE 6-4 DB 5-10 RB 5-11 TE 6-0 RB 6-1 OL 6-1 RB 5-8 LB 5-11 WR 6-1 DE 6-3 DB 5-10 RB 5-10 OL 6-3 PK 5-9 OL 6-2 LS/OL 6-3 OL 6-4 WR 5-11 RB 6-1
WT 220 195 243 286 220 172 182 206 177 195 190 269 224 206 189 170 169 213 310 240 219 207 253 203 289 302 180 203 215 295 275 197 228 244 190 174 248 247 249 185 270 183 180 232 186 194 210 219 277 171 230 209 242 169 213 276 170 282 268 259 197 234
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
CL RFr. RSr. So. So. RFr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. RFr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. RFr. So. Jr. Fr. RFr. So. So. So. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. RFr. So. So. Fr. RFr. Fr. RFr. So. Fr. So. RFr. So. Gr. Jr. So. RFr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr.
HOMETOWN ( (Previous School) Cumming, Ga. (South Forsyth) Augusta, Ga. (Augusta Christian) Lawrenceville, Ga. (UAB) Americus, Ga. (Americus-Sumter) Clayton, Ga. (Rabun County) Brooksville, Fla. (Nature Coast Technical) Decatur, Ga./Southwest DeKalb Macon, Ga. (Macon-Westside) Cairo, Ga. (Cairo) Thomson, Ga. (Thomson) Stockbridge, Ga. (Woodland) Macon, Ga. (Macon-Westside) Macon, Ga. (Macon-Westside) Neptune Beach, Fla. (Providence) Lilburn, Ga. (Brookwood) Elberton, Ga. (Illinois) Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County) Blue Ridge, Ga. (Fannin County) Thomson, Ga. (Thomson) Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County) Brunswick, Ga. (Glynn Academy) Lakeland, Fla. (Victory Christian Academy) Monticello, Fla. (North Florida Christian) Covington, Ga. (Newton County) Hamilton, Ga. (Harris County) Cornelia, Ga. (Habersham Central) Cochran, Ga. (Bleckley County) Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview) Ellenwood, Ga. (Dunwoody) Cumming, Ga. (South Forsyth) Madison, Fla. (Madison County) Douglasville, Ga. (Landmark Christian) Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson) Atlanta, Ga. (Douglas County) Sharpsburg, Ga. (East Coweta) Garden City, Ga. (Savannah Christian) Powder Springs, Ga. (North Cobb) Dacula, Ga. (Mill Creek) Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter) Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County) Mount Dora, Fla. (Mount Dora) Brooksville, Fla. (Hernando) Washington, Ga. (Washington-Wilkes) Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside Warner Robins)
Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) St. Cloud, Fla. (Hargrave Military) Lyons, Ga. (Toombs County) Durham, N.C. (East Carolina) Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake) Woodruff, S.C. (Woodruff) Statesboro, Ga. (Southeast Bulloch) Woodruff, S.C. (Woodruff) Thomson, Ga. (Thomson) Norcross, Ga. (Norcross) Ridgewood, N.J. (Ridgewood) Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett) Statesboro, Ga. (Statesboro) Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside Warner Robins)
Savannah, Ga. (North Gwinnett) Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett)
2013 GEORGIA SOUTHERN ROSTER No. LW NAME
POS
HT
WT
CL
HOMETOWN ( (Previous School)
RECORDS HISTORY
27
2012 REVIEW
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
MEET THE EAGLES
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
COACHING STAFF
Roster as of August 15, 2013
2013 SEASON
NUMERICAL
No. NAME POS 43 Michael Shealy LB 44 Quaun Daniels LB 45 Luke Cherry P 46 Cody Rediger TE 46 Rafael Hardee DL 47 Alex Hanks PK 48 Patrick Flowe LB 49 Jake Abraham LS 49 Ryan Nowicki PK 51 Jamal Johnson DE 52 Javon Mention DE 53 Jeff Ward OL 54 Lennie Richardson DE 55 Austin Hagan OL 56 Bernard Dawson DL 57 Dylan Turner DL 58 Garrett Frye OL 59 Ryan George DL 60 Andy Kwon OL 62 Zach Lonas OG 63 Darien Foreman OL 64 Hunter Lamar LS 65 Taylor Lay OL 68 Dannan Sanderson OL 69 Cole Peeples OL 70 Raymond Klugey OL 71 Dorian Byrd OL 73 Maurice Hunt, Jr. OL 74 Logan Daves OL 75 Manrey Saint-Amour OL 76 Trevor McBurnett OL 77 Larry Mathews DL 78 Diego Rodriguez OL 80 Kentrellis Showers WR 81 B.J. Johnson WR 82 Wilson Hudgins TE 83 Keigan Williams WR 85 Montay Crockett WR 86 Allen Lee WR 87 Ed Collins WR 88 Nick Sewak LS 89 Da’Quan Heard TE 90 Josh Gebhardt DE 91 Dillon Bleckley TE 91 Justice Ejike DT 92 Jonathan Battle DT 93 Rashad Williams DE 94 Tre Griffin DE 95 Deonte Dempsey DL 96 Blake Riley DT 97 Jake Banta LS 97 George Osunde DE 99 Jay Ellison DL DeVante Robinson DB Clifford Saggus DB
EAGLES GATA
39 DeVonte Lewis RB 5-8 166 So. Dacula, Ga. (Mill Creek) 62 *** Zach Lonas OG 6-1 283 Sr. Acworth, Ga. (Etowah) 20 ** Javonte Martin CB 5-9 174 Sr. Tampa, Fla. (Plant) 77 Larry Mathews DL 6-2.5 280 Fr. Butler, Ga. (Taylor County) 76 ** Trevor McBurnett OL 6-1 305 Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge) 1 *** Jerick McKinnon QB 5-9 210 Sr. Marietta, Ga. (Sprayberry) 52 *** Javon Mention DE 6-2 238 Sr. Tampa, Fla. (Plant) 19 Travosier Mitchell DB 5-11 185 Fr. Dexter, Ga. (West Laurens) 49 Ryan Nowicki PK 6-0 205 So. Peachtree City, Ga. (Ole Miss) 36 Sam O’Babatunde WR 6-0 188 Jr. Grayson, Ga. (Grayson) 38 *** Kyle Oehlbeck LB 5-10 203 Sr. Gainesville, Fla. (Buchholz) 97 George Osunde DE 6-2 254 Sr. Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta) 34 Kel Parham DB 5-11 180 Fr. Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern) 69 * Cole Peeples OL 6-3 296 So. Conyers, Ga. (Heritage) 30 Dennis Pritchard RB 5-9 207 Sr. Auburn, Ga. (West Hills C.C.) 10 Alfred Ramsby QB 5-10 204 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain) 46 * Cody Rediger TE 6-2 236 So. Hoschton, Ga. (Mill Creek) 54 * Lennie Richardson DE 6-2 242 So. Ashburn, Ga. (Turner County) 96 *** Blake Riley DT 6-1 279 Sr. Crescent, Ga. (McIntosh County Academy) DeVante Robinson DB 6-0 171 RFr. Lithonia, Ga. (Martin Luther King, Jr.) 78 Diego Rodriguez OL 6-3 258 RFr. Dacula, Ga. (Dacula) 10 *** Josh Rowe LB 5-11 218 Sr. Opelika, Ala. (Opelika) 6 Darius Safford CB 5-10 185 Gr. Douglasville, Ga. (Lafayette) Clifford Saggus DB 5-8 176 RFr. Evans, Ga. (Evans) 75 ** Manrey Saint-Amour OL 6-2 266 Jr. Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett) 68 Dannan Sanderson OL 6-3 273 RFr. Cleveland, Ga. (White County) 28 ** Devin Scott RB 5-5 177 Jr. Tucker, Ga. (Tucker) 88 Nick Sewak LS 6-2 217 Fr. Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter) 43 * Michael Shealy LB 5-10 211 Sr. Batesburg, S.C. (Batesburg) 80 ** Kentrellis Showers WR 6-0 178 Jr. Dublin, Ga. (West Laurens) 29 ** Deion Stanley S 5-9 195 Jr. Dry Branch, Ga. (Twiggs County) 6 ** Dominique Swope RB 5-11 201 Jr. Buford, Ga. (Buford) 17 Brandan Thomas RB 5-10 157 Jr. Milledgeville, Ga. (Baldwin) 12 Chaz Thornton RB 5-9 173 Fr. Toccoa, Ga. (Stephens County) 36 Connor Tierney PK 5-9 166 RFr. Augusta, Ga. (Aquinas) 31 Xavier Tobler LB 5-10 200 Fr. Waycross, Ga. (Ware County) 57 Dylan Turner DL 6-3 253 Jr. Augusta, Ga. (Air Force) 13 Favian Upshaw QB 6-2 172 RFr. Titusville, Fla. (Florida International) 9 ** Zach Walker WR 6-1 184 Jr. Wrightsville, Ga. (Johnson County) 53 Jeff Ward OL 5-11 255 So. Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett) 18 *** Lavelle Westbrooks CB 6-0 189 Sr. Riverdale, Ga. (Riverdale) 37 ** Antwione Williams LB 6-3 225 Jr. Lovejoy, Ga. (Lovejoy) 83 Keigan Williams WR 6-1 186 RFr. Metter, Ga. (Metter) 93 ** Rashad Williams DE 6-1 252 Jr. Roswell, Ga. (Dunwoody) 2 Steve Williams S 6-2 213 So. Savannah, Ga. (Pittsburgh) 21 ** Nick Wright CB 6-0 183 Jr. Lithonia, Ga. (Martin Luther King, Jr.) 35 Zander Yost S 5-11 195 So. Johns Creek, Ga. (U.S. Naval Academy) 11 ** Ezayi Youyoute RB 5-11 179 Jr. Wauchula, Fla. (Hardee County) Head Coach: Jeff Monken (Millikin 1989) Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: Kevin Corless (Northwest Missouri State 1985) Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties: Jack Curtis (Evangel 1988) Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line: Brent Davis (Georgia 1997) Defensive Line: Victor Cabral (Georgia Southern 2006) Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator: Chad Lunsford (Georgia College & State Univ. 2000) Cornerbacks: Orlando Mitjans, Jr. (Northeastern 1982) Tight Ends: Sean Saturnio (Hawai’i 1992) Running Backs: Lamont Seward (Western Carolina 2003) Quarterbacks/Assistant Head Coach: Mitch Ware (Southwest Missouri State 1980) Director of Player Development: Cliff Yoshida (Cal Poly Pomona 1963) Executive Assistant to Head Coach: Daniel Kuhn (Nicholls State 2003) Director of Fooftball Operations: Kassi Lee (Georgia Southern 2011, 2013) Video Coordinator: Chris Ball (West Virginia 2006) *Indicates letters won
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
2013 PRESEASON DEPTH CHART OFFENSE
Pos.
No.
Player (Ht., Wt., Year)
LT
** 58 Garrett Frye (6-5, 275, JR) * 73 Maurice Hunt (6-1, 277, So)
Pos.
** 74 Logan Daves (6-2, 310, JR) *** 62 Zach Lonas (6-1, 283, Sr)
RT
** 70 Raymond Klugey (6-3, 276, JR) *** 71 Dorian Byrd (6-1, 269, Sr)
QB *** 1 4 RB-A ** 26 ** 28 RB-T *** 23 11 RB-B
Jerick McKinnon (5-9, 210, Sr) Kevin Ellison (6-0, 180, R-Fr.)
Johnathan Bryant (5-9, 177, SR) Ezayi Youyoute (5-11, 179, Jr)
B.J. Johnson (6-1, 209, So) Kentrellis Showers (6-0, 178, Jr)
WR ** 9 Zach Walker (6-1, 184, Jr) 85 Montay Crockett (6-0, 169, R-Fr)
Blake Riley (6-1, 279, Sr) Jamal Johnson (6-3, 242, R-Fr.) Justice Ejike (6-0, 289, Jr) Jonathan Battle (6-1, 286, So) Javon Mention (6-2, 238, Sr) Rashad Williams (6-1, 252, Jr)
** 37 Antwione Williams (6-3, 225, Jr) ** 40 Edwin Jackson (5-11, 230, Jr) ** 44 Quaun Daniels (6-1, 213, Jr)
WILL *** 38 Kyle Oehlbeck (5-10, 203, Sr) 37 Antwione Williams (6-3, 225, Jr)
Tray Butler (5-8, 190, JR) Devin Scott (5-5, 177, Jr)
Cody Rediger (6-2, 236, So) Da’Quan Heard (6-2, 232, R-Fr)
DT *** 96 51 NT ** 91 * 92 DE *** 52 ** 93 BUCK MIKE
** 6 Dominique Swope (5-11, 201, Jr) * 32 William Banks (5-9, 195, R-Sr)
TE * 46 89 WR 81 ** 80
Player (Ht., Wt., Year)
DE *** 90 Josh Gebhardt (6-2, 228, Sr) 94 Tre Griffin (6-2, 247, R-Fr.)
LG ** 76 TREVOR McBURNETT (6-1,305, Jr) * 63 Darien Foreman (6-4, 295, So) C ** 75 Manrey Saint-Amour (6-2, 266, JR) * 69 Cole Peeples (6-3, 296, So) RG
No.
DEFENSE
CB
* 30 Valdon Cooper (5-11, 170, Jr) ** 21 Nick Wright (6-0, 183, Jr)
SS * 27 Deshawntee Gallon (5-11, 197, So) 16 Antonio Glover (6-1, 190, So) FS * 7 2 CB *** 18 ** 20 NICKEL ** 29 * 14
Matt Dobson (6-0, 203, So) Steve Williams (6-2, 213, So) LAVELLE WESTBROOKS (6-0, 189, Sr) Javonte Martin (5-9, 174, Sr) Deion Stanley (5-9, 195, Jr) Tay Hicklin (5-10, 185, So)
SPECIALISTS Pos.
RECORDS
KO
No.
Player (Ht., Wt., Year)
* 45 Luke Cherry (6-3, 206, SR)
FG 31 Connor Tierney (5-9, 166, R-Fr) P
* 45 Luke Cherry (6-3, 206, SR)
H
* 7 Matt Dobson (6-0, 203, So)
LS
* 97 Jake Banta (6-2, 243, So)
HISTORY
KOR PR Class year as of Fall 2013 * indicates letters won
28
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
*** 23 Johnathan Bryant (5-9, 177, SR) ** 26 Tray Butler (5-8, 190, JR)
2013 PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN SENIORS (19) RB William Banks, RB Robert Brown, RB Johnathan Bryant, OL Dorian Byrd, LB Carlos Cave, P Luke Cherry, DE Josh Gebhardt, WR Allen Lee, OG Zach Lonas, DB Javonte Martin, QB Jerick McKinnon, DE Javon Mention, LB Kyle Oehlbeck, DE George Osunde, RB Dennis Pritchard, DT Blake Riley, LB Josh Rowe, LB Michael Shealy, CB Lavelle Westbrooks
GEORGIA (88) Jake Abraham, William Banks, Jake Banta, Jonathan Battle, Dillon Bleckley, Robert Brice, Robert Brown, Johnathan Bryant, William Bussey, Tray Butler, Dorian Byrd, Carlos Cave, Ed Collins, Valdon Cooper, Quaun Daniels, Logan Daves, Bernard Dawson, Ean Days, James Dean, Justice Ejike, Jay Ellison, Kevin Ellison, Kelton Elvine, Patrick Flowe, Darien Foreman, Garrett Frye, Josh Gebhardt, Ryan George, Antonio Glover, Demarcus Godfrey, Nardo Govan, Tre Griffin, Austin Hagan, Alex Hanks, Rafael Hardee, Da’Quan Heard, Keshun Hill, Wilson Hudgins, Maurice Hunt, Jr., Edwin Jackson, Jamal Johnson, Chris Jordan, Raymond Klugey, Andy Kwon, Hunter Lamar, Taylor Lay, Allen Lee, Cam Lewis, DeVonte Lewis, Zach Lonas, Larry Mathews, Trevor McBurnett, Jerick McKinnon, Travosier Mitchell, Ryan Nowicki, Sam O’Babatunde, George Osunde, Kel Parham, Cole Peeples, Dennis Pritchard, Cody Rediger, Lennie Richardson, Blake Riley, DeVante Robinson, Diego Rodriguez, Darius Safford, Clifford Saggus, Manrey Saint-Amour, Dannan Sanderson, Devin Scott, Nick Sewak, Kentrellis Showers, Deion Stanley, Dominique Swope, Brandan Thomas, Chaz Thornton, Connor Tierney, Xavier Tobler, Dylan Turner, Zach Walker, Jeff Ward, Lavelle Westbrooks, Antwione Williams, Keigan Williams, Rashad Williams, Steve Williams, Nick Wright, Zander Yost
JUNIORS (23) RB Tray Butler, CB Valdon Cooper, LB Quaun Daniels, OL Logan Daves, RB Ean Days, DT Justice Ejike, OL Garrett Frye, LB Edwin Jackson, OL Raymond Klugey, OL Trevor McBurnett, WR Sam O’Babatunde, OL Manrey Saint-Amour, RB Devin Scott, WR Kentrellis Showers, S Deion Stanley, RB Dominique Swope, RB Brandan Thomas, DL Dylan Turner, WR Zach Walker, S Antwione Williams, DE Rashad Williams, CB Nick Wright, S Ezayi Youyoute SOPHOMORES (26) LS Jake Banta, DT Jonathan Battle, WR Ed Collins, LB James Dean, S Matt Dobson, WR Kelton Elvine, LB Patrick Flowe, OL Darien Foreman, S Deshawntee Gallon, S Antonio Glover, RB Nardo Govan, OL Austin Hagan, PK Alex Hanks, DB Tay Hicklin, TE Wilson Hudgins, OL Maurice Hunt, Jr., WR B.J. Johnson, LS Hunter Lamar, RB DeVonte Lewis, PK Ryan Nowicki, OL Cole Peeples, TE Cody Rediger, DE Lennie Richardson, OL Jeff Ward, S Steve Williams, S Zander Yost
ALABAMA Josh Rowe FLORIDA (13) Matthew Breida, Luke Cherry, Deonte Dempsey, Matt Dobson, Deshawntee Gallon, Vegas Harley, Tyrail Hawkins, Irving Huggins, Javonte Martin, Javon Mention, Kyle Oehlbeck, Favian Upshaw, Ezayi Youyoute
TRUE FRESHMEN (23) RB Matthew Breida, DB Robert Brice, DB William Bussey, DL Bernard Dawson, DL Jay Ellison, DL Ryan George, RB Demarcus Godfrey, DL Rafael Hardee, DB Tyrail Hawkins, FB Keshun Hill, DB Darius Jones, RB Chris Jordan, PK Younghoe Koo, OL Andy Kwon, OL Taylor Lay, DL Larry Mathews, RB Cam Lewis, DB Travosier Mitchell, DB Kel Parham, QB Alfred Ramsby, LS Nick Sewak, RB Chaz Thornton, LB Xavier Tobler
NEW JERSEY Younghoe Koo
GRADUATE (2) Torrance Hunt, Darius Safford
SOUTH CAROLINA (5) Montay Crockett, Tay Hicklin, B.J. Johnson, Darius Jones, Michael Shealy
MEET THE EAGLES
NORTH CAROLINA Torrance Hunt OHIO Alfred Ramsby
Hometowns / Affiliations Cairo...............................................CAY-roh
Jake Banta.....................................BAN-tuh
Orlando Mitjans........................ MITCH-ins
Dillon Bleckley...........................BLECK-lee
Jeff Monken.................................. MUNK-in
Matthew Breida..........................BREE-dah
Ryan Nowicki.......................... no-WICK-ee
Valdon Cooper................................VAL-din
Kyle Oehlbeck.............................OHL-beck
Etowah................................... ETTE-o-wah
Ean Days................................. same as IAN
Sam O’Babatunde....... ah-BOB-a-tune-day
Hoschton......................................HOSH-tin
Justice Ejike.............................eh-GEE-kay
George Osunde........................... O-Sunday
Joliet.......................................joe-lee-ETTE
Patrick Flowe.................................... FLOW
Manrey Saint-Amour............. Saint-a-more
Lithonia............................ LITH-own-ee-ah
Tyrail Hawkins.............................. Ty-RELL
Sean Saturnio................. sah-TURN-ee-OH
McEachern.......................... MACK-ee-tren
Keshun Hill.................................. KEY-shun
Lamont Seward........................... SEE-word
Monticello.......................... Mont-i-SELL-oh
Raymond Klugey...................... CLUE-ghee
Dominique Swope......... Swope (like Rope)
Moultrie..................................... MOLE-tree
Younghoe Koo...................Young Way Coo
Xavier Tobler................................ TOE-bler
Opelika.................................Opha-LIKE-ah
Zach Lonas................................... LOW-nas
Antwione Williams...................... AN-twon
Rabun.............................................RAY-bun
Trevor McBurnett............... MAC-bur-NET
Clifford Yoshida.................... yo-SHEE-dah
Toccoa........................................ Tah-CO-ah
Travosier Mitchell.............. trev-AH-see-ay
Ezayi Youyoute............... ee-ZIE YOU-yute
Coweta.................................... Cow-EE-tah Dacula......................................... Duh-Q-lah
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
29
HISTORY
Wachula................................. WUH-choo-la
RECORDS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 REVIEW
PRONUNCIATIONS Names
COACHING STAFF
REDSHIRT FRESHMEN (17) LS Jake Abraham, TE Dillon Bleckley, RB Montay Crockett, DL Deonte Dempsey, QB Kevin Ellison, DE Tre Griffin, QB Vegas Harley, TE Da’Quan Heard, RB Irving Huggins, DE Jamal Johnson, DB DeVante Robinson, OL Diego Rodriguez, DB Clifford Saggus, OL Dannan Sanderson, PK Connor Tierney, QB Favian Upshaw, WR Keigan Williams
2013 SEASON
EAGLES BY STATE EAGLES GATA
EAGLES BY CLASS
MEDIA GUIDELINES
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
TO THE MEDIA
We hope you will find this publication useful while covering Georgia Southern’s Football team. If you cannot find the information you need in this book, please do not hesitate to call Athletics Media Relations at (912) 478-0352. Additional requests by accredited media representatives for items such as feature materials and photos and video should be directed to our office. We urge all media members to take a moment and read the guidelines which will aid you in covering Georgia Southern Football.
PRESS BOX
Entrance – The entrance to the Georgia Southern press box is located at the back of the box midway across the south stands. There is no elevator to the press box. Steps are located on either end of the press box. Levels – The press box is a two-tier facility. To reach the second level, you must enter the first level and use the stairs located in the middle of the writers’ area. Level 1 – This area is reserved for print media and statistics personnel with separate booths for radio networks, coaches and television announcers. The athletics media relations office provides wireless internet access and Ethernet lines on a first-come, first-serve basis. Radio Network – The originating station for each team’s network is provided a spacious booth from which to broadcast. Two phone lines are provided in the visitor’s radio booth on a reciprocal basis. Otherwise, a fee of $100 will be charged. For your assistance and the enhancement of your broadcast, statistical monitors will be available in each radio booth Television – Should there be television coverage of a game, a broadcast booth will be provided to the originating network. Contact the athletics media relations office for details. All telecasts must have the approval of GSU Athletics Director Tom Kleinlein. Coaches Booth – Each of the coaching staffs has one booth designated for its use. The booth can seat four people comfortably. For information on headsets, contact facility manager Roger Inman at (912) 681-5412 or equipment manager Stewart Carter at (912) 478-5970. Level 2 – This is the photo deck level and serves as the filming area for all television and team video crews. Priority is given to film crews and stations that cover Georgia Southern and the opposing team on a regular basis. Sideline – Georgia Southern strictly follows NCAA rules regarding media representatives on the sidelines. Photographers are not permitted to shoot within the designated team areas between the 25yard lines and must display their credentials at all times.
In addition to credentials, all photographers (still/video) will be issued adhesive armbands which will allow for easy identification. Media staffing the contest will not be allowed in the team areas for any reason. Representatives from the GSU Athletics Media Relations Office will be responsible for sideline control.
CREDENTIALS
Press Box – All members of the media covering the game must request credentials from Barrett Gilham. All requests should be made via e-mail, fax or letter on company letterhead. Individuals not assigned to the game will not be granted press credentials. No one under the age of 16 will be permitted in the working area of the pressbox (or on the sideline) at any time, regardless of affiliation. Sidelines – Follow the same procedure as used in requesting press box credentials. Armbands will be issued prior to the game in the press box.
POST-GAME INTERVIEWS
At the conclusion of each home contest, all Georgia Southern interviews are conducted inside the Bishop Field House. Once the student-athlete portion of the press conference is over, they are off-limits and will be directed back to the Parrish Football Center. Head Coach Jeff Monken will address the media following the players’ departure. Visiting players and coaches will be available outside of the visitor’s locker room which is located on the north side of the Bishop Field House. Requests for visiting student-athletes and coaches can be made to the visiting SID.
COACH MONKEN INTERVIEWS
Media members wishing to interview Coach Jeff Monken must contact Rose Carter.
STUDENT-ATHLETE INTERVIEWS
Game credentials not mailed can be picked up at the press will-call window. If you are covering the Eagles, need parking and your credentials aren’t mailed, you must pick them up at the GSU Police Station, which is located on Forest Drive off U.S. Highway 301.
All student-athlete interviews must be coordinated through the athletics media relations office. Student-athlete interviews will take place after practice Monday through Wednesday. No interviews are allowed on Thursdays or Fridays. For reporters unable to staff a practice session, student-athlete phone interviews on Wednesdays can be arranged by contacting the Athletics Media Relations Office.
PARKING
PRACTICE INTERVIEWS
PRESS WILL CALL
Press parking is at a premium at Paulson Stadium and as a result, spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Press parking is located in the parking lot southwest of the press box. Parking spaces are number in this lot and vehicles in the wrong spaces will be towed at the owner’s expense. TV crews may park inside the stadium compound with prior approval.
PRESS BOX SERVICES
Statistics, weekly game notes, flip cards and game programs will be distributed in the press box prior to game time. Play-by-play, complete quarter, halftime and final game statistics, defensive statistics, drive charts, notes and quotes will be available shortly after the conclusion of the game. A catered meal and beverages will be available before the game on Level 1 and can be picked up with the proper credentials. Beverages (soft drinks, water) will be available throughout the contest. Separate meals for broadcast crews may be arranged in advance to meet specific schedules.
All Georgia Southern practices are open to the press unless specifically noted. Coach Monken and members of his staff will meet with media following practice at the football practice field. The Athletics Media Relations Director gather requested studentathletes for interviews at the end of practice. Photographers and videographers from accredited media outlets will be the only individuals allowed with cameras at the practice facility. A weekly practice schedule will be published in each week’s game notes.
WEEKLY GAME NOTES
Georgia Southern Athletics Media Relations will publish weekly game notes which will include updated stats, series history, practice schedules and notes of interest. Each notes package will be released on Tuesday afternoon prior to each week’s game.
MEDIA RELATIONS & FOOTBALL OFFICES
The Athletics Media Relations Office is located in the lower level of the western end of Hanner Fieldhouse (office suites 1307-1312). All football coaching staff offices are located in the Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Football Center on campus, just north of Hanner Fieldhouse adjacent to Fair Road.
HISTORY
ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS
Barrett Gilham Athletics Media Relations Director
30
Rose Pietrzak Carter Assistant Director
Marc Gignac Assistant Director
AJ Henderson Assistant Director
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Barrett Gilham Office: (912) 478-5448 Cell: (912) 478-5051 Email: bgilham@georgiasouthern.edu
Mailing Address (USPS) Athletics Media Relations Office P.O. Box 8085 Statesboro, GA 30460
Rose Pietrzak Carter Office: (912) 478-0352 Cell: (912) 531-3358 Email: rcarter@georgiasouthern.edu FAX: (912) 478-0046
Mailing Address (UPS/FedEx) GSU Athletics Media Relations Office 590 Herty Dr., Room 1125 Hanner Fieldhouse Statesboro, GA 30460
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEDIA GUIDELINES PRINT
TELEVISION
Phone (912) 651-0309 (912) 234-1111 (912) 921-2222 (912) 921-2222 (888) 557-1393 (706) 826-0001 (706) 722-6664 (803) 278-3111 (229) 446-4042 (229) 903-8231
Contact Ken Slats Rick Snow Frank Sulkowski Frank Sulkowski Darnay Tripp Jason Folk Chris Kane Kevin Fagle Robert Hydrick Andrew Schnitker
Phone CFAA (863) 853-5962 ESPN (860) 585-2000 Fox Sports South (404) 230-0319 Comcast/CSS (770) 559-7800 College Sporting News College Sports Journal (206) 339-2653 (800) 227-7249 Sports Network Southern Conference (864) 591-5100
Contact Otto Fad
WSAV (3/NBC) (Savannah) WTOC (11/CBS) (Savannah) WJCL (22/ABC) (Savannah) WTGS (28/FOX) (Savannah) WMAZ (13/CBS) (Macon) WAGT (26/NBC) (Augusta) WJBF (6/ABC) (Augusta) WRDW (12/CBS) (Augusta) WALB (10/NBC) (Albany) WFXL (31/FOX) (Albany)
NATIONAL/REGIONAL
Eileen Schnettler John Kohn Ralph Wallace David Coulson Craig Haley Jason Yaman
Facebook Facebook.com/GSAthletics Coach Monken Twitter Twitter.com/CoachJeffMonken Twitter Twitter.com/GSAthletics
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
“INSIDE GEORGIA SOUTHERN FOOTBALL” WEEKLY TELEVISION SHOW
An award-winning, half-hour television program featuring game highlights, commentary and special features, “Inside Georgia Southern Football” with Coach Jeff Monken and host Terry Harvin is produced each week during the football season. “Inside Georgia Southern Football” with Coach Jeff Monken is broadcast several times a week and is available on demand on the official site of Georgia Southern Athletics at GSEagles.com. Schedule and channel information for the 2013 program will be announced at a later date.
“INSIDE GEORGIA SOUTHERN FOOTBALL” WEEKLY RADIO SHOW
Coach Jeff Monken and host Chris Blair meet each week with a few friends and fans in the live audience each to recap the Eagles’ previous game, discuss the next opponent on the schedule and answer questions from Georgia Southern fans near and far. Send questions for Coach Monken to askthecoach@GeorgiaSouthern. edu, call 1-855-478-4040 or tweet to @GaSouthernRadio. More information on the 2013 show schedule will be announced at a later date.
SoCON GAME OF THE WEEK ON ESPN3
Georgia Southern’s game at Appalachian State on October 26th will be broadcast on ESPN3 as part of the Southern Conference’s media package. Kickoff in Boone, N.C. is set for 3:30 p.m. with Darren Goldwater on the play-by-play call and Paul Maguire, a former SoCon football student-athlete, with analysis, for the SoCon TV Network.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
31
HISTORY
SOCIAL MEDIA Address
RECORDS
Contact Chris Blair Matt Osborne Collins Knighton Seth Harp Steve Lawson Bill Price Gabriel Quintero
2012 REVIEW
Phone (912) 478-8553 (912) 920-4441 (912) 537-9202 (912) 927-8790 (912) 685-2136 (912) 764-5446 (912) 478-0877
Georgia Southern Radio Network ESPN 104.3 FM Savannah Vidalia Communications WZAT 102.1 FM WBMZ The Boomer 103.7 FM WPMX 102.9 / WZBX 106.5 WVGS (91.9 FM The Buzz)
GSEagles.com is the official website for Georgia Southern University Athletics, partnering with SIDEARM Sports to create an all-new, feature-packed website with an easy-to-use interface. The new site will launch this fall. “We are excited to join with SIDEARM Sports to form a new easy to-use website that will provide fans one site for all of their Georgia Southern news, tickets and shopping needs. The website provides more opportunities to increase exposure for our student-athletes and revenue opportunities for the department. We have also heard from fans that they want access to live stats on their mobile devices and this site will meet those needs,” said Athletics Director Tom Kleinlein. Features of the new website include an all-access section with live streams and archives of Eagle games and features and interviews with coaches and players, calendar with all upcoming contests, onetouch links to social media, tickets, Athletic Foundation and on-line bookstore. The new deal will also include a full suite of mobile features for fans using tablets and phones. The website, live stats and video streams can all be accessed on Android, iOS and Windows phones. Fans can also sign up for text alerts for provide final scores, news, promotions and tickets deals sent directly to mobile phones.
MEET THE EAGLES
RADIO
GSEAGLES.COM OFFICIAL WEBSITE COACHING STAFF
Contact Paul Newberry Ray Cox John Boyette David Jordan Jeff Whitten Patty Leon Payton Towns III Patrick Donahue Chet Fussman TBA Mike Brown Carvy Snell Don Heath Matt Yogus Enoch Autry William Carwell
2013 SEASON
Phone (800) 222-1790 (404) 526-5474 (800) 822-4077 (912) 265-8320 (912) 756-2668 (912) 876-0156 (478) 272-5522 (912) 826-5012 (904) 359-4039 (912) 478-5246 (800) 945-2196 (912) 685-6566 (912) 236-9514 (912) 489-9408 (912) 564-2045 (912) 557-6761
Associated Press Atlanta Journal-Constitution Augusta Chronicle Brunswick News Bryan County News Coastal Courier Dublin Courier-Herald Effingham Herald Florida Times-Union The George-Anne Macon Telegraph Metter Advertiser Savannah Morning News Statesboro Herald Sylvania Telephone Tattnall Journal
EAGLES GATA
COVERING THE EAGLES
GEORGIA SOUTHERN RADIO NETWORK EAGLES GATA
NELLIGAN SPORTS & THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN RADIO NETWORK
2013 SEASON
Nelligan Sports, the multimedia rights holder for Georgia Southern Athletics, and the Georgia Southern Radio Network, one of the largest NCAA Division I-FCS radio networks in the nation, will help the Eagle Nation keep up with the exciting winning tradition of Georgia Southern Athletics. GSRN provides live play-by-play and weekly coaches’ shows for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball. Georgia Southern football games will be broadcast by the Georgia Southern Radio Network, covering all of Georgia and parts of Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Alabama. Additional affiliates may be added.
CAIRO
COACHING STAFF
790 WGRA-AM
DOUGLAS 99.9 WSIZ-FM
DUBLIN
101.3 WQIL-FM
FITZGERALD 102.3 WSIZ-FM
GAINESVILLE/ATLANTA MEET THE EAGLES
550 WDUN-AM
JESUP
105.5 WIFO-FM
LYONS/VIDALIA 100.9 WLYU-FM
MACON
940 WMAC-AM
METTER/SWAINSBORO 2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
103.7 WBMZ-FM
CHRIS BLAIR / NELLIGAN SPORTS GENERAL MANAGER / PLAY-BY-PLAY
Chris Blair begins his eighth year as the play-by-play voice of the Eagle Athletics. With a resume that covers virtually all aspects of broadcasting, with broadcast management and marketing positions in Greenwood, Greenville, and Columbia, S.C. Blair grew up inside a radio station and began working at age 14 for his father, also a long-time broadcaster. His college broadcast experience includes work for the Clemson Tiger SportsNetwork and Lander University. Along with the play-by-play of Football and Men’s Basketball, Blair is General Manager of Georgia Southern’s Nelligan Sports Marketing, overseeing affiliate relations and all marketing efforts. He is the host of the weekly radio shows for Coach Jeff Monken and Coach Mark Byington and serves as executive producer of all of Georgia Southern’s television productions. Chris is married to the former Amber Anders and they have a son, Crafton Christopher, and a daughter, Rivers Elisabeth.
TERRY HARVIN / FOOTBALL COLOR ANALYST A four-year letterman for the Eagles, Terry was a punter on the 1986-1990 Georgia Southern squads and a member of the 1986, 1989 and 1990 Division I-AA National Championship teams. Along with his analyst duties on the game broadcasts, Harvin will host the weekly installments of “Inside Georgia Southern Football” with Eagle Head Coach Jeff Monken. Terry, a former President of the GSU Alumni Association Board of Directors, joined the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation this past summer as the Director of Development for the Atlanta Region. Terry married fellow alumnus, the former Lori Driggers, Georgia Southern Class of 1994. They are the proud parents of three daughters Madelyn, Sarah and Gillian.
RYAN CHAMBERS / NELLIGAN SPORTS DIRECTOR OF SALES / SIDELINE ANALYST
SANDERSVILLE 1490 WSNT-AM
Ryan Chambers is set for his eighth season covering Georgia Southern Football. Chambers, a native of Milledgeville, Ga., has been heard, seen and read around the state delivering the weather at WGMT-TV in Macon, as a newspaper sports editor, and broadcasting high school championship sports on radio and TV for Georgia Public Broadcasting. Chambers handles the play-by-play for Eagle Baseball and hosts the television program “Inside Georgia Southern Baseball” with Coach Rodney Hennon. In addition, he serves as Director of Corporate Sales for Georgia Southern’s Nelligan Sports Marketing. Ryan and his wife Jodie are parents of two daughters, Winslette and Maggie May, and a dog, GUS.
SAVANNAH 102.1 WZAT-FM
STATESBORO 102.9 WPMX-FM
SYLVANIA
106.5 WZBX-FM RECORDS
THOMSON/AUGUSTA 101.7 WTHO-FM
WAYCROSS 96.3 WAYX-FM
FRANK SULKOWSKI / PRE-GAME SHOW CO-HOST
Sports Director at WJCL-TV and Fox 28 in Savannah since January 2006, Frank Sulkowski, “The Big Guy,” joins Russ Brown as a host of the radio network’s pre-game show. Selected by Connect Savannah readers as the Best Sports Anchor three times, Sulkowski’s other accolades include “Outstanding Broadcasting Alumni” honors from Georgia Southern University and recognition by Special Olympics Georgia for his outstanding coverage. Sulkowski was a two-sport athlete at Tift County High School in Tifton, Ga., and continued his football career at East Tennessee State University. The 1997 Georgia Southern graduate and his wife, Lori, are the parents of two daughters, Abbie and Aubrey.
HISTORY
RUSS BROWN / PRODUCER / SPOTTER / RE-GAME SHOW CO-HOST Follow the Georgia Southern Radio Network on Facebook and Twitter at Facebook.com/TheGeorgiaSouthernRadioNetwork Twitter.com/GASouthernRadio
32
Back for his third season with the Georgia Southern radio network, Brown will handle on-site producer duties, as well as serve as a spotter in the booth and co-host for pre-game and post-game shows. Brown started his broadcasting career in his hometown of Milledgeville, Ga., manning the airwaves of WMVG and WKZR. After attending school in Charlotte, N.C., and working for Raycom Sports, Brown returned to Georgia in 2006 as the Program Director for ESPN 105.5 the Fan. Brown, produces the “Bill Shanks Show” on Fox Sports 1670 in Macon, Ga., and resides in Macon with his wife, Lindsey, and son, Ole.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
EAGLES ON TELEVISION Date Network Opponent Score 11/3/01 FSNS Furman W 20-10 12/15/01 ESPN (regional) Furman L 17-24 10/19/02 FSNS Appalachian State W 36-20 11/2/02 FSNS East Tennessee State W 40-7 11/9/02 FSNS at Furman W 42-21 12/7/02 WABI (Orono, Maine) Maine W 31-7 12/14/02 ESPN2 (regional) Western Kentucky L 28-31 9/13/03 FSN-South at McNeese State L 15-34 9/20/03 FSN-South at Wofford L 14-20 10/18/03 FSN-South at Appalachian State L 21-28 11/8/03 CSTV Furman W 29-24 11/15/03 TFN at Elon W 37-13 9/4/04 FSN-South at Georgia L 28-48 9/18/04 FSN-South #3 Wofford W 58-14 9/25/04 CSS at Chattanooga W 51-17 10/16/04 CSS #15 Appalachian State W 54-7 11/6/04 C-SET at #3 Furman L 22-29 11/13/04 NBC-Miami at Florida International W 53-32 11/27/04 ESPN2 (national) #5 New Hampshire L 23-27 9/3/05 CSS/CN8 at Northeastern W 41-38 OT 9/17/05 CSS at Wofford L 17-21 9/24/05 CSS Chattanooga W 48-10 CSS Western Carolina W 45-7 10/8/05 10/15/05 FSN-South at #19 Appalachian State L 7-24 10/22/05 CSS The Citadel W 49-14 11/5/05 FSN-South #1 Furman W 27-24 11/26/05 ESPN2 (national) at #4 Texas State L 35-50 9/9/06 CSS Central Connecticut State L 13-17 9/16/06 CSS Coastal Carolina W 38-21 10/21/06 SportSouth Appalachian State L 20-27 2OT 11/4/06 CSS Wofford L 10-28 11/11/06 CSS at Furman L 10-13 9/15/07 SportSouth at Coastal Carolina W 42-34 9/22/07 CSS Chattanooga L 38-45 OT 9/29/07 CSS Western Carolina W 50-21 10/13/07 SportSouth at Elon L 33-36 2OT 10/20/07 MASN at Appalachian State W 38-35 10/27/07 CSS The Citadel W 21-17 11/10/07 SportSouth Furman L 22-24 8/30/08 PPV at #1 Georgia L 21-45 9/20/08 CSS #17 Elon L 20-22 9/27/08 CSS #11 Wofford L 37-38 (OT) 10/18/08 SportSouth #2 Appalachian State L 36-37 11/8/08 CSS Samford L 17-27 11/15/08 SportSouth at #14 Furman W 17-10 10/14/09 SportSouth at #8 Appalachian State L 16-52 9/11/10 CBS College HD (national) at Navy L 7-13 9/25/10 CSS #11 Elon W 38-21 11/27/10 NCAA.com #10 S.C. State W 41-16 12/4/10 NCAA.com at #5 William & Mary W 31-15 12/11/10 ESPN3.com at #11 Wofford W 23-20 12/18/10 ESPNU at #5 Delaware L 10-27 10/24/11 PBS/ESPN3 #23 Chattanooga W 28-27 10/15/11 PBS/ESPN3 Furman W 50-20 10/29/11 PBS/ESPN3 at #5 Appalachian State L 17-24 11/19/11 PPV/ESPN3 at #3 Alabama L 21-45 12/3/11 ESPN3 Old Dominion W 55-48 12/10/11 ESPN3 Maine W 35-23 ESPN2/ESPN3 at #2 North Dakota State L 7-35 12/17/11 11/19/12 WSB-TV Atlanta at #5 Georgia L 14-45 12/14/12 ESPN2 at #1 North Dakota State L 20-23 10/26/13 ESPN3 at Appalachian State
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
EAGLES GATA
Date Network Opponent Score 9/17/83 WJCL Presbyterian College W 35-21 12/13/85 WJCL at Northern Iowa W 40-33 12/21/85 ESPN (national) vs. Furman W 44-42 8/30/86 WJCL at Florida L 14-38 12/13/86 WJCL at Nevada W 48-38 12/19/86 ESPN (national) vs. Arkansas State W 48-21 11/28/87 WJCL Maine W OT 31-28 12/5/87 WJCL at Appalachian State L 0-19 9/17/88 WJCL at Chattanooga W 13-3 10/8/88 SportSouth Eastern Kentucky L 6-10 12/17/88 ESPN (national) vs. Furman L 12-17 9/21/89 ESPN (national) Middle Tennessee State W 26-0 11/4/89 GS Sports Network at James Madison W 36-21 11/18/89 GS Sports Network Marshall W 63-31 12/16/89 ESPN (national) Stephen F. Austin W 37-34 9/15/90 Sunshine Network at Florida State L 6-48 10/6/90 GS Sports Network at Marshall W 17-14 10/20/90 GS Sports Network at Central Florida W 38-17 11/3/90 GS Sports Network James Madison W 31-13 11/10/90 GS Sports Network at Chattanooga W 23-20 12/15/90 CBS (national) Nevada W 36-19 9/14/91 GS Sports Network at Northeast Louisiana L 13-21 SportSouth at Eastern Kentucky L 6-10 10/5/91 10/26/91 GS Sports Network Central Florida W 20-6 11/2/91 GS Sports Network Youngstown State L 17-19 9/5/92 SportSouth Florida A&M L 17-28 9/19/92 SportSouth at Furman W 21-0 10/10/92 PPV at Georgia L 7-34 10/17/92 SportSouth James Madison W 24-17 9/11/93 SportSouth The Citadel W 16-6 9/18/93 SportSouth at Marshall L 3-13 10/16/93 SportSouth at Appalachian State W 34-28 12/4/93 SportSouth at Youngstown State L 14-34 9/3/94 SportSouth at Miami L 0-56 9/17/94 SportSouth #1 Marshall L 13-34 9/24/94 SportSouth at Chattanooga W 56-20 10/22/94 SportSouth East Tennessee State W 24-23 9/16/95 SportSouth at #1 Marshall L 7-37 9/23/95 SportSouth Chattanooga W 35-9 10/14/95 SportSouth at Appalachian State L 17-27 9/1/96 SportSouth at Florida L 14-62 Sunshine Network 9/21/96 WSAZ Marshall L 13-29 (Huntington, W.Va.) 10/26/96 SportSouth at The Citadel L 20-35 11/1/97 SportSouth at East Tennessee State W 38-30 11/15/97 SportsChannel Fla. at South Florida W 24-23 SportSouth at Chattanooga W 42-25 9/26/98 10/31/98 SportSouth East Tennessee State W 47-26 SportsChannel Fla. South Florida W 28-23 11/14/98 12/19/98 ESPN (national) vs. Massachusetts L 43-55 9/18/99 Fox Sports at Oregon State L 41-48 10/16/99 FSN-South at Appalachian State L 16-17 10/23/99 FSN-South The Citadel W 34-17 11/6/99 FSN-South Furman W 41-38 12/11/99 ESPN (regional) Illinois State W 28-17 12/18/99 ESPN (national) vs. Youngstown State W 59-24 9/2/00 PPV at Georgia L 7-29 10/14/00 CSS Appalachian State W 34-28 10/21/00 CSS at The Citadel W 27-10 11/4/00 CSS at Furman L 10-45 12/9/00 ESPN (regional) at Delaware W 27-18 12/16/00 ESPN (national) vs. Montana W 27-25 9/8/01 CSS Delaware W 38-7 9/29/01 CSS at VMI W 31-14 10/13/01 FSNS at Appalachian State W 27-18 10/27/01 CSS at East Tennessee State L 16-19
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
33
2013 EAGLE OPPONENTS QUICK FACTS
EAGLES GATA
GAME 1
SAVANNAH STATE August 31
EARNEST WILSON III Head Coach (Texas Tech ’89)
SIMON HEYWARD Senior WR
PAULSON STADIUM
ST. FRANCIS (PA) September 7
CHRIS VILLARRIAL Head Coach (Indiana, Pa. '96)
JAKE DEMEDAL Senior DB
COACHING STAFF
PAULSON STADIUM GAME 3
MEET THE EAGLES
DONOVAN JOHNSON Senior HB
GAME 4
AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
S 7
AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
A31 S7
at Baylor at The Citadel
S 7 at Troy S 14 Fort Valley State S 21 at Miami (Fla.) S28 Delaware State O5 at Norfolk State O12 Florida A&M O19 at Bethune-Cookman O26 North Carolina Central N2 open N9 at Howard N16 at North Carolina A&T
LOCATION: Loretto, Pa. NICKNAME: Red Flash COLORS: Red & White CONFERENCE: Northeast STADIUM: DeGol Field (3,500/SportExe Artificial Turf) 2012 RECORD: 5-6 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Bob Krimmel HEAD COACH: Chris Villarrial RECORD AT SCHOOL (YEARS): 8-25 (3) CAREER RECORD: same
2013 SCHEDULE MEDIA RELATIONS: Barry Beal OFFICE PHONE: 814-472-3128 CELL PHONE: 912-719-0168 E-MAIL: bbeal@francis.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 814-471-1395 SERIES RECORD: First meeting GRAMMAR NOTE: Red Flash is used in the plural WEBSITE: sfuathletics.com TWITTER: @SFUathletics
S 14 at James Madison S 21 LINCOLN S 28 FORDHAM O5 at Central Connecticut State O12 MONMOUTH O19 open O26 SACRED HEART N2 at Duquesne N9 at Bryant N16 WAGNER N23 ROBERT MORRIS
LOCATION: Spartanburg, S.C. NICKNAME: Terriers COLORS: Old Gold & Black CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Gibbs Stadium (13,000/Grass) 2012 RECORD: 9-4 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Richard Johnson HEAD COACH: Mike Ayers RECORD AT SCHOOL: 171-115-1 (18) CAREER RECORD: 182-136-2 (21)
2013 SCHEDULE MEDIA RELATIONS: Brent Williamson OFFICE PHONE: 864-597-4093 CELL PHONE: 864-809-8900 E-MAIL: williamsondb@wofford.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 864-597-4487 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 12-7 LAST MEETING: 10-13-12, Statesboro Georgia Southern W 17-9 WEBSITE: woffordterriers.com TWITTER: @WoffordTerriers
S14
PAULSON STADIUM
RUSS HUESMAN Head Coach (Chattanooga '83)
DAVIS TULL Junior DE
GAME 5
LOCATION: Chattanooga, Tenn. NICKNAME: Mocs COLORS: Navy, Old Gold & Silver CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Finley Stadium (20,668/Field Turf) 2012 RECORD: 6-5 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dave Blackburn HEAD COACH: Russ Huesman RECORD AT SCHOOL: 23-21 (4) CAREER RECORD: same
2013 SCHEDULE MEDIA RELATIONS: Jay Blackman OFFICE PHONE: 423-425-5292 CELL PHONE: 423-598-6953 E-MAIL: jay-blackman@utc.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 423-757-9332 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 22-4 LAST MEETING: 10-27-12, Chattanooga Georgia Southern W 39-31 3OT WEBSITE: gomocs.com TWITTER: @GoMocs
QUICK FACTS
SAMFORD October 5
PAT SULLIVAN Head Coach (Auburn '72)
FABIAN TRUSS Senior RB
at Seibert Stadium
LOCATION: Birmingham, Ala. NICKNAME: Bulldogs COLORS: Red & Blue CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Seibert Stadium (6,700/LSR Blade Synthetic) 2012 RECORD: 7-4 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Martin Newton HEAD COACH: Pat Sullivan RECORD AT SCHOOL: 32-34 (6) CAREER RECORD: 56-76 (12)
MEDIA RELATIONS: Joey Mullins OFFICE PHONE: 205-726-2799 CELL PHONE: 205-532-3477 E-MAIL: jmmulli1@samford.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 205-726-2143 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 5-3 LAST MEETING: 9-29-12, Statesboro Georgia Southern W 35-16 WEBSITE: samfordsports.com TWITTER: @samford_sports
QUICK FACTS
GAME 6
THE CITADEL October 12
KEVIN HIGGINS Head Coach (West Chester '77)
DARIEN ROBINSON Senior FB
PAULSON STADIUM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
LOCATION: Charleston, S.C. NICKNAME: Bulldogs COLORS: Citadel Blue & White CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Johnson Hagood Stadium (21,500/Grass) 2012 RECORD: 7-4 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Larry Leckonby HEAD COACH: Kevin Higgins RECORD AT SCHOOL: 38-51 (8) CAREER RECORD: 94-76-1 (15)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN
S21 GARDNER-WEBB S28 open O5 PRESBYTERIAN O12 ELON O19 at Western Carolina O26 SAMFORD N2 open at Chattanooga N9 N16 APPALACHIAN STATE N23 at Furman
QUICK FACTS
CHATTANOOGA September 28
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MIKE AYERS Head Coach (Georgetown, Ky. '74)
at Gibbs Stadium
HISTORY
WEBSITE: ssuathletics.com TWITTER: @SavStateTigers
A31
QUICK FACTS
WOFFORD September 14
34
2013 SCHEDULE MEDIA RELATIONS: Opio Mashariki OFFICE PHONE: 912-358-3430 E-MAIL: masharik@savannahstate.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: N/A SERIES RECORD: GS leads 9-0 LAST MEETING: 9-4-10, Statesboro Georgia Southern W 48-3
QUICK FACTS
2013 SEASON
GAME 2
LOCATION: Savannah, Ga. NICKNAME: Tigers COLORS: Orange & Blue CONFERENCE: MEAC STADIUM: Ted Wright Stadium (8,500/Field Turf) 2012 RECORD: 1-10 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Sterling Steward, Jr. HEAD COACH: Earnest Wilson III RECORD AT SCHOOL: First year CAREER RECORD: Same
A29 UT MARTIN S7 at Georgia State S14 AUSTIN PEAY S21 open S28 AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN O5 WESTERN CAROLINA O12 FURMAN O19 at Elon O26 THE CITADEL at Appalachian State N2 N9 WOFFORD N16 at Samford N23 at Alabama 2013 SCHEDULE A 30 S 7 S 14 S 21 S28
O5
at Georgia State at Arkansas (Little Rock) at Florida A&M SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA WESTERN CAROLINA
GEORGIA SOUTHERN
O12 at Appalachian State O19 open O26 at Wofford N2 at The Citadel N9 at Furman N16 CHATTANOOGA N23 ELON 2013 SCHEDULE
MEDIA RELATIONS: Mike Hoffman OFFICE PHONE: 843-953-5353 CELL PHONE: 843-302-6193 E-MAIL: mhoffma1@citadel.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 843-953-9957 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 17-5 LAST MEETING: 9-8-12, Charleston The Citadel W 21-23 WEBSITE: citadelsports.com TWITTER: @CitadelFootball
A31 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN S 7 WOFFORD S 14 at Western Carolina S 21 at Old Dominion S28 FURMAN O5 APPALACHIAN STATE
O12 AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
O19 open O26 at Chattanooga N2 SAMFORD N9 at Elon N16 VMI N23 at Clemson
2013 EAGLE OPPONENTS GAME 7
QUICK FACTS
at Kidd Brewer Stadium
SCOTT SATTERFIELD Head Coach (Appalachian State, '96)
JAMAL LONDRY-JACKSON Senior QB
GAME 8
2013 SCHEDULE MEDIA RELATIONS: Mike Flynn OFFICE PHONE: 828-262-2845 CELL PHONE: 828-964-6406 E-MAIL: flynnmh@appstate.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 828-262-3172 SERIES RECORD: AS leads 15-12-1 LAST MEETING: 11-3-12, Statesboro Appalachian State W 31-28
A31 at Montana S 7 NORTH CAROLINA A&T S 14 open S 21 at Elon S28 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN O5 at The Citadel O12 SAMFORD O19 at Furman
O26 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
WEBSITE: goasu.com TWITTER: @GoASU
N2 CHATTANOOGA N9 at Georgia N16 at Wofford N23 WESTERN CAROLINA
MEDIA RELATIONS: Hunter Reid OFFICE PHONE: 864-294-2061 CELL PHONE: 864-567-1663 E-MAIL: hunter.reid@furman.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 864-294-3066 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 16-8 LAST MEETING: 10-20-12, Greenville Georgia Southern W 38-17
A31 at Gardner-Webb at Coastal Carolina S 7 S 14 PRESBYTERIAN S 21 open S28 at The Citadel O5 ELON O12 at Chattanooga O19 APPALACHIAN STATE O26 at LSU
QUICK FACTS
BRUCE FOWLER Head Coach (Furman '81)
RYAN CULBREATH Senior WR
PAULSON STADIUM
MARK SPEIR Head Coach (Clemson '90)
COURTLAND CARSON Senior LB
PAULSON STADIUM GAME 10
JASON SWEPSON Head Coach (Boston College '92)
JONATHAN SPAIN Junior LB
at Rhodes Stadium
WEBSITE: catamountsports.com TWITTER: @Catamounts
MEDIA RELATIONS: Chris Rash OFFICE PHONE: 336-278-6711 CELL PHONE: 336-263-4737 E-MAIL: crash@elon.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 336-278-6788 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 10-3 LAST MEETING: 9-22-12, Statesboro Georgia Southern W 26-23 GRAMMAR NOTE: Phoenix is used in the singular
2013 SCHEDULE A29 at Middle Tennessee State S7 at Virginia Tech S14 THE CITADEL S21 MARS HILL S28 at Samford O5 at Chattanooga O12 at Auburn O19 WOFFORD O26 ELON N2 open
N9
2013 SCHEDULE A31 at Georgia Tech S 7 WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN S 14 at North Carolina A&T S 21 APPALACHIAN STATE S 28 COASTAL CAROLINA O5 at Furman O12 at Wofford O19 CHATTANOOGA O26 at Western Carolina N2 open N9 THE CITADEL
WEBSITE: elonphoenix.com TWITTER: @ElonPhoenix
N16 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
MEDIA RELATIONS: Steve McClain OFFICE PHONE: 352-375-4683 x6115 E-MAIL: stevem@gators.uaa.ufl.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 352-375-4683 x1361 SERIES RECORD: UF leads 2-0 LAST MEETING: 9-7-96, Gainesville Florida W 62-14
A31 TOLEDO S 7 at Miami (Fla.) S 14 open S 21 TENNESSEE S28 at Kentucky O5 ARKANSAS O12 at LSU O19 at Missouri O26 open N2 vs. Georgia (Jacksonville) N9 VANDERBILT N16 at South Carolina
N23
WILL MUSCHAMP Head Coach (Georgia '94)
JEFF DRISKEL Junior QB
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
2013 SCHEDULE
WEBSITE: gatorzone.com TWITTER: @GatorZoneFB
N23 GEORGIA SOUTHERN N30
the Wolfpack and Yellow Jackets will be the first against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent since the Eagles played North Carolina in 2009. The Georgia SouthernGeorgia Tech had been announced for 2015, but the Eagles’ move to FBS and a vacancy on the Yellow Jackets schedule opened discussions for the
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
athletics directors to move the game up a year. Duquesne visits Paulson Stadium in the first-ever matchup between the two institutions. The Dukes and Saint Francis Red Flash, a 2013 opponent, are both members of the Northeast Conference. The 2014 Sun Belt schedule will be released by the conference next year. A game with
FLORIDA STATE
LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge for 2014 will be rescheduled for another season.
2014 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Aug. 30 Sept. 13 SEPT. 20 Nov. 15
at N.C. State at Georgia Tech DUQUESNE at U.S. Naval Academy
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
35
HISTORY
Georgia Southern has agreed to terms for four nonconference games in 2014, three in the first month of the season, with one in the 12th week. Three of the four 2014 nonconference games mark the first meeting between the respective institutions with the Eagles playing the Midshipmen once before in 2010. Contests against
at Samford
RECORDS
FLORIDA November 16
LOCATION: Gainesville, Fla. NICKNAME: Gators COLORS: Orange & Blue CONFERENCE: Southeastern STADIUM: Ben Hill Griffin (88,548/Grass) 2012 RECORD: 11-2 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Jeremy Foley HEAD COACH: Will Muschamp RECORD AT SCHOOL: 18-8 (2) CAREER RECORD: same
AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
N16 FURMAN N23 at Appalachian State
QUICK FACTS
GAME 11
AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
N9 SAMFORD N16 at Western Carolina N23 WOFFORD
2012 REVIEW
ELON November 16
QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Elon, N.C. NICKNAME: Phoenix COLORS: Maroon & Gold CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Rhodes Stadium (11,250/Grass) 2012 RECORD: 3-8 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dave Blank HEAD COACH: Jason Swepson RECORD AT SCHOOL: 8-14 (2) CAREER RECORD: same
MEDIA RELATIONS: Daniel Hooker OFFICE PHONE: 828-227-2339 CELL PHONE: 828-508-2494 E-MAIL: dhooker@email.wcu.edu PRESS BOX PHONE: 828-227-2116 SERIES RECORD: GS leads 21-2 LAST MEETING: 10-6-12, Cullowhee Georgia Southern W 45-13
N2
MEET THE EAGLES
WESTERN CAROLINA November 9
QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Cullowhee, N.C. NICKNAME: Catamounts COLORS: Purple & Gold CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: E.J. Whitmire Stadium (13,742/Desso Challenge Pro 2) 2012 RECORD: 1-10 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Randy Eaton HEAD COACH: Mark Speir RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1-10 (1) CAREER RECORD: same
WEBSITE: furmanpaladins.com TWITTER: @FurmanPaladins
COACHING STAFF
GAME 9
2013 SCHEDULE
2013 SEASON
FURMAN November 2
LOCATION: Greenville, S.C. NICKNAME: Paladins COLORS: Purple & White CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Paladin Stadium (16,000/Grass) 2012 RECORD: 3-8 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dr. Gary Clark HEAD COACH: Bruce Fowler RECORD AT SCHOOL: 9-13 (2) CAREER RECORD: same
EAGLES GATA
APPALACHIAN STATE October 26
LOCATION: Boone, N.C. NICKNAME: Mountaineers COLORS: Black and Gold CONFERENCE: Southern STADIUM: Kidd Brewer Stadium (21,650/Field Turf) 2012 RECORD: 1-10 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Charlie Cobb HEAD COACH: Scott Satterfield RECORD AT SCHOOL: First year CAREER RECORD: same
SERIES vs. 2013 OPPONENTS EAGLES GATA
SAVANNAH STATE All Games:.................. Georgia Southern leads 9-0
At Paulson Stadium:............................................... 8-0 Jeff Monken vs. Savannah State:.......................... 1-0 Earnest Wilson III vs. Georgia Southern:.............. 0-0 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 9, current
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS SS
ATT
11-24-1983........ n/a...... A.......W..... 15.......0........1,000 10-7-1989.......... n/a...... H.......W..... 35.....14......20,507
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
At Paulson Stadium:............................................. 12-1 Jeff Monken vs. Chattanooga:............................... 2-1 Russ Huesman vs. Georgia Southern:.................. 1-3 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 9, 2 times Longest Chattanooga streak: 2, (2006-07)
At Paulson Stadium:............................................. 11-1 Jeff Monken vs. The Citadel:.................................. 2-1 Kevin Higgins vs. Georgia Southern: ................... 2-6 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 9, 2 times Longest Citadel streak: 1
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS C
ATT
GS CIT
ATT
9-7-1991.............1/-....... H.......W..... 29.......6......14,312 10-3-1992..........17/-...... H.......W..... 21.......7......16,706
9-17-1988.......... n/a...ACF.......W..... 13.......3........8,747
9-4-1993............11/-...... H.......W..... 35.......3......11,645
11-11-1989........ n/a...... H.......W..... 34.....13......24,078
9-1-2001.............1/-....... H.......W..... 69.......6......23,167
11-10-1990.........8/-....ACF.......W..... 23.....20........5,710
9-6-2003.............2/-....... H.......W..... 35.......0......19,470
9-25-1993...........8/-....... H.......W..... 45.......0......13,771
10-26-1996.................... A........ L..... 20.....35........9,427
9-4-2010........................ H.......W..... 48.......3......20,430
9-24-1994...................ACF.......W..... 56.....20........7,324
10-25-1997........16/-...... H.......W..... 49.......7......14,731
9-23-1995..........18/-...... H.......W..... 35.......9......13,508
10-24-1998.........1/-....... A.......W..... 51.....34......14,222
ST. FRANCIS (PA.)
9-28-1996..........23/-...ACF........ L..... 21.....23........6,324
10-23-1999.........5/-....... H.......W..... 24.....17......18,536
First Meeting
WOFFORD All Games:................. Georgia Southern leads 12-7
At Gibbs Stadium:.................................................... 7-2 At Spartanburg:........................................................ 8-2 Jeff Monken vs. Wofford:......................................... 3-1 Mike Ayers vs. Georgia Southern:....................... 5-12 (Wofford) 5-11, (East Tennessee State) 0-1 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 6, (1983, 1997-01) Longest Wofford streak: 2, (2002-03 & 2005-06)
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS WC
ATT
11-6-1982..................HWF........ L....... 7.....28........5,127
11-26-1988........ n/a... H16.......W..... 38.....20......11,011 11-24-1990....... 3/15.. H16.......W..... 31.......0......11,881 9-11-1993......... 8/24..... H.......W..... 16.......6......12,921 11-19-1994........24/-...... A........ L..... 15.....17......18,559 10-21-1995........17/-...... H.......W..... 27.......0......14,201
9-27-1997........ 20/22.... H.......W..... 37.....10......10,128
10-21-2000.........1/-....... A.......W..... 27.....10......12,321
9-26-1998...........3/-....... A.......W..... 42.....25........6,574
10-20-2001.........1/-....... H.......W..... 14.......6......18,637
9-25-1999...........1/-....... H.......W..... 49.....10......14,746
10-26-2002........10/-...... A.......W..... 28.....24......16,427
9-23-2000...........2/-....... A.......W..... 31.....10......15,072
10-25-2003........19/-...... H........ L..... 24.....28......15,988
9-22-2001...........1/-....... H.......W..... 70.......7......14,656 9-28-2002..........18/-...... A.......W..... 38.....10........8,566 9-27-2003..........16/-...... H.......W..... 34.......3......18,623 9-25-2004...........3/-....... A.......W..... 51.....17........6,160 9-24-2005...................... H.......W..... 48.....10......15,330 9-23-2006..........19/-...... A........ L..... 26.....27........8,228 9-22-2007...................... H.....Lot..... 38.....45......18,785
.....................................................................................................................
10-23-2004.........2/-....... A.......W..... 42.......7......12,472 10-22-2005........24/-...... H.......W..... 29.....14......17,292 10-28-2006.................... A........ L..... 21.....24......12,129 10-27-2007...... 22/25.... H.......W..... 21.....17......18,506 11-1-2008...................... A..W3ot..... 44.....41......11,190 11-21-2009.................... H.......W..... 13.......6......12,611 10-23-2010.................... A.......W..... 20.......0......10,385
11-5-1983................... ASF.......W..... 27.....16........5,894
10-4-2008...................... A.......W..... 52.....28........5,616
9-20-1997..........20/-...... A.......W..... 22.......7........7,236
10-17-2009.................... H.......W..... 30.....20......17,357
9-19-1998...........3/-....... H.......W..... 45.....10........8,649
10-16-2010........18/-...... A........ L..... 27.....35......17,414
9-11-1999...........1/-....... A.......W..... 55.....14........8,048
10-8-2011......... 1/23..... H.......W..... 28 ....27 .....20,593
H16: NCAA FCS Playoff Round of 16
9-16-2000...........2/-....... H.......W..... 24.....17......14,055
10-27-2012.........2/-....... A..W3ot..... 39.....31........8,908
11-24-2001.........2/-....... A.......W..... 28.....10........6,685
ACF: Chamberlain Field, Chattanooga, Tenn.
APPALACHIAN STATE All Games:........... Appalachian State leads 15-12-1
9-21-2002...........9/-....... H........ L....... 7.....14......15,564 9-20-2003......... 6/25..... A........ L..... 14.....20........9,648 9-18-2004.......... 8/3...... H.......W..... 58.....14......17,170 9-17-2005..........14/-...... A........ L..... 17.....21........7,362 11-4-2006...................... H........ L..... 10.....28......12,486 11-3-2007........ 17/10.... A.......W..... 38.....35......12,124
RECORDS
THE CITADEL All Games:................ Georgia Southern leads 17-5
10-13-1984.................... H.......W..... 24.....17........9,087 9-28-1985.......... n/a...ACF.......W..... 19.....14........8,892 9-27-1986.......... n/a...... H.......W..... 34.....14......15,234
10-27-1990........12/-...... H.......W..... 54.......7......19,331
9-27-2008........ 22/11.... H.....Lot..... 37.....28......17,958 10-3-2009...................... A.......W..... 26.....21........8,490 10-9-2010........ 13/25.... H........ L..... 31.....33......21,403 12-11-2010....... 22/6.ANQ.......W..... 23.....20......11,823 11-12-2011........ 3/9...... A.......W..... 31.....10......10,208 10-13-2012........7/4...... H...... W ... 17 ......9 ..... 20,983
HISTORY
CHATTANOOGA All Games:................ Georgia Southern leads 22-4
HWF: Womack Field, Statesboro, Ga. ASF: Snyder Field, Spartanburg, S.C. ANQ: Gibbs Stadium, Spartanburg, S.C. NCAA FCS Quarterfinal Playoff
36
SAMFORD All Games:.................. Georgia Southern leads 5-3 At Seibert Stadium:................................................. 2-1 Jeff Monken vs. Samford:....................................... 2-1 Pat Sullivan vs. Georgia Southern:....................... 3-2 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 3, (1988-1990) Longest Samford streak: 3, (2008-10)
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS S
ATT
11-12-1988........ n/a...... H.......W..... 49.....21....20,3040 10-28-1989........ n/a...... A.......W..... 52.......7........6,042 11-17-1990.........7/-....... H.......W..... 31.....24......18,271 11-8-2008...................... H........ L..... 17.....27......17,436 11-7-2009...................... A........ L..... 10.....31........7,730 10-30-2010.................... H........ L..... 13.....20......15,541 9-3-2011.............3/-....... A.......W..... 13.....20........8,714 9-29-2012........ 10/25.... H.......W..... 35.....16......20,832
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
11-5-2011...........4/-....... H.......W..... 14.....12......18,408 9-8-2012.............3/-....... A........ L..... 21.....23......12,229
At Conrad/Kidd Brewer Stadium:........................... 3-8 At Boone, N.C..................................................... 4-10-1 Jeff Monken vs. Appalachian State:...................... 1-2 Scott Satterfield vs. Georgia Southern: ............... 0-0 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 4, 1989-90, 1993-94 Longest ASU streak: 3, (1935-36, 1987 & 1995-97)
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS AS
ATT
11-25-1932.................. HS.......W..... 33.......0........... n/a 10-25-1934.................. AB.......W..... 22.....13........... n/a 11-15-1934.................. HS........ L....... 6.......7........... n/a 11-9-1935.................... AB........T....... 0.......0........... n/a 10-24-1936.................. AB........ L....... 0.....27........... n/a 11-17-1939.................. AB........ L....... 0.....59........... n/a 12-5-1987.......... n/a..ACS........ L..... 19.......0........9,229 10-16-1993......... 6/....... A.......W..... 34.....28......10,939 10-15-1994........-/18...... H.......W..... 34.....31......12,552
SERIES VS. 2013 OPPONENTS 10-15-2011.........1/-....... H.......W..... 50.....20......19,221
ELON
10-19-1996........-/21...... H........ L..... 28.....35......11,074
10-20-2012.........3/-....... A.......W..... 38.....17......11,191
All Games:................ Georgia Southern leads 10-3 At Rhodes Stadium:................................................ 4-2 Jeff Monken vs. Elon:.............................................. 3-0 Jason Swepson vs. Georgia Southern:................. 0-2 Longest Georgia Southern streak: .......................................7, (1998, 2000, 2001,2003-06) Longest Elon streak: 3, (2007-09)
10-18-1997.........9/-....... A........ L..... 12.....24......13,887 10-17-1998........ 2/3...... H.......W..... 37.....24......20,353
NTD: Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash. NCAA FCS National Championship game
10-16-1999....... 1/11..... A........ L..... 16.....17......19,891
NHM: Holt Minidome, Pocatello, Idaho. NCAA FCS National Championship game
10-14-2000........ 1/5...... H.......W..... 34.....28......21,899 10-13-2001........ 1/8...... A.......W..... 27.....18......15,331 12-8-2001.......... 2/8...... H.. WNQ..... 38.....24......21,899 10-19-2002....... 13/3..... H.......W..... 36.....20......15,146 10-16-2004....... 2/15..... H.......W..... 54.......7......22,421 10-15-2005...... 16/19.... A........ L....... 7.....24......21,486 10-15-2006.........-/1....... H....L2ot..... 20.....27......19,438 10-15-2007.........-/5....... A.......W..... 38.....35......28,202 10-18-2008....... 25/2..... H........ L..... 36.....37......20,851 10-24-2009.........-/9....... A........ L..... 16.....52......26,215 11-6-2010...........-/1....... H.... Wot..... 21.....14......20,073 11-3-2012...........1/-....... H........ L..... 28 ....31......22,155 HS: Location unknown, Statesboro, Ga. AB: Location unknown, Boone, N.C. ACS: Conrad Stadium, Boone, N.C. HNQ: Paulson Stadium, NCAA FCS Quarterfinal Playoff
At Paulson Stadium:............................................. 11-0 Jeff Monken vs. Western Carolina:........................ 3-0 Mark Speir vs. Georgia Southern:......................... 0-1 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 18, current Longest Catamount streak: 1, 2 times
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS WC
ATT
1941............................AC........ L....... 7.....14........... n/a 10-24-1987.................... A.......W..... 37.....16......13,460 10-12-1991........15/-...... H.......W..... 44.......6......19,190 10-9-1993......... 8/20..... H.......W..... 19.....18......14,133 10-8-1994..........-/17...... A........ L..... 31.....35......10,212 10-7-1995..........14/-...... H.......W..... 42.......0......11,430 10-12-1996.................... A.......W..... 38.....28........7,678 10-11-1997........11/-...... H.......W..... 30.......7......11,368
At Paulson Stadium:............................................... 8-3 Jeff Monken vs. Furman:........................................ 3-0 Bruce Fowler vs. Georgia Southern:..................... 0-2 Longest Georgia Southern streak: 4, (1992-1995) Longest Furman streak: 2, (2006-07)
10-9-1999...........1/-....... H.......W..... 70.......7......16,406 10-7-2000...........1/-....... A.......W..... 42.....24........7,114 10-6-2001...........1/-....... H.......W..... 50.....14......17,804
GS/Opp Rank LOC
GS E
ATT
9-5-1998.............6/-....... H.......W..... 31.....17......13,233 11-11-2000.........6/-....... H.......W..... 32.......9......14,084 11-10-2001.........2/-....... A.......W..... 27.....21......10,632 11-15-2003........24/-...... A.......W..... 37.....13........2,834 10-2-2004...........3/-....... H.......W..... 48.....14......12,821 10-1-2005...................... A.......W..... 49.......7........9,875 10-14-2006.................... H.......W..... 28.....21......14,825 10-13-2007........21/-...... A....L2ot..... 33.....36........5,429 9-20-2008........ 14/18.... H........ L..... 20.....22......17,049 9-26-2009..........-/13...... A........ L..... 14.....28......10,198 9-25-2010........ 24/10.... H.......W..... 38.....21......18,302 10-1-2011...........1/-....... A.......W..... 50.....21........7,195 9-22-2012........... 10....... H.......W..... 26.....23......18,353
FLORIDA All Games:.................................Florida leads 2-0
At Gainesville:................................. Florida leads 2-0 Jeff Monken vs. Florida:......................................... 0-0 Will Muschamp vs. Georgia Southern:.................. 0-0 Longest Florida streak: 2, current (1986, 1996)
Date
10-9-2004...........3/-....... A.......W..... 38.....16......10,970
ATT
8-30-1986.........1/13*.... A........ L..... 14.....38......74,221
10-8-2005..........21/-...... H.......W..... 45.......7......14,156
9-7-1996...........18/4*.... A........ L..... 14.....62......84,963
12-21-1985........ n/a.. NTD.......W..... 44.....42........5,306
9-30-2006..........-/24...... A.......W..... 24.....14......10,483
12-17-1988........ n/a. NHM........ L..... 12.....17........9,714
9-29-2007...................... H.......W..... 50.....21......15,486
9-26-1992..........-/13...... A.......W..... 21.......0......14,879
10-25-2008.................... A... Wot..... 38.....31........8,327
GS/Opp Date Rank LOC
GS F
11-6-1993...........3/-....... H.......W..... 31.....19......17,984
9-19-2009...................... H.......W..... 27.......3......17,633
11-5-1994..........25/-...... A.......W..... 31.....26......12,161
11-13-2010.................... A.......W..... 28.......6........6,244
11-5-1995..........22/-...... H.......W..... 27.....20......15,305
9-24-2011...........1/-....... H.......W..... 52.....20......19,067
11-9-1996..........-/15...... A........ L..... 14.....21......11,616
10-6-2012...........8/-....... A.......W..... 45 ....13 .......9,514
11-8-1997..........11/-...... H.......W..... 30.....13......18,269 11-7-1998...........1/-....... A.......W..... 45.....17......10,201
GS/Opp Rank LOC
GS UF
ATT
Unless otherwise noted, all FCS rankings are Sports Network *Associated Press ranking
2012 REVIEW
10-11-2003........11/-...... H.......W..... 31.....25......15,708
10-12-2002........18/-...... A.......W..... 41.....24........7,749
MEET THE EAGLES
FURMAN All Games:................ Georgia Southern leads 16-8
10-10-1998.........2/-....... A.......W..... 28.....21........9,671
Date
COACHING STAFF
10-29-2011........ 1/5...... A........ L..... 17.....24......30,018
WESTERN CAROLINA All Games:................ Georgia Southern leads 21-2
2013 SEASON
10-18-2003........10/-...... A........ L..... 28.....21......13,879
HNS: Paulson Stadium, NCAA FCS Semifinal Playoff
EAGLES GATA
10-14-1995....... 13/2..... A........ L..... 17.....27........8,797
AC: Location unknown, Cullowhee, N.C.
11-6-1999.......... 4/7...... H.......W..... 41.....38......18,636
RECORDS
11-4-2000......... 1/11..... A........ L..... 10.....45......15,217 11-3-2001.......... 4/2...... H.......W..... 20.....10......21,593 12-15-2001........ 2/4...HNS........ L..... 17.....24......11,827 11-9-2002.......... 9/4...... A.......W..... 42.....21......15,794 11-8-2003..........-/18...... H.......W..... 29.....24......14,562 11-6-2004.......... 2/3...... A........ L..... 22.....29......17,145 11-5-2005......... 14/1..... H.......W..... 27.....24......19,808
HISTORY
11-11-2006........-/10...... A........ L..... 10.....13......13,287 11-10-2007........11/-...... H........ L..... 22.....24......23,373 11-15-2008........-/16...... A.......W..... 17.....10......10,496 11-14-2009.................... H........ L..... 22.....30......17,922 11-20-2010.................... A.......W..... 32.....28......11,781
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
37
EAGLES GATA
2013 COMPOSITE SCHEDULE Thursday, August 29
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, November 2
UT Martin at Chattanooga Western Carolina at Middle Tennessee State
Delaware State at Savannah State Fordham at Saint Francis (Pa.) Chattanooga at Georgia Southern Western Carolina at Samford Furman at The Citadel Charleston Southern at Appalachian State Coastal Carolina at Elon Florida at Kentucky
Saint Francis (Pa.) at Duquesne Chattanooga at Appalachian State Samford at The Citadel Furman at Georgia Southern Florida vs. Georgia (at Jacksonville, Fla.
Friday, August 30 Samford at Georgia State
2013 SEASON
Saturday, August 31 Savannah State at Georgia Southern Wofford at Baylor Charleston Southern at The Citadel Appalachian State at Montana Furman at Gardner-Webb Elon at Georgia Tech Toledo at Florida
COACHING STAFF
Saturday, September 7 Savannah State at Troy Saint Francis (Pa.) at Georgia Southern Wofford at The Citadel Chattanooga at Georgia State Samford at Arkansas (in Little Rock, Ark.) North Carolina A&T at Appalachian State Furman at Coastal Carolina Western Carolina at Virginia Tech West Virginia Wesleyan at Elon Florida at Miami (Fla.)
Savannah State at Fort Valley State Saint Francis (Pa.) at James Madison Georgia Southern at Wofford Austin Peay at Chattanooga Samford at Florida A&M The Citadel at Western Carolina Presbyterian at Furman Elon at North Carolina A&T
Saturday, October 5 Savannah State at Norfolk State Saint Francis (Pa.) at Central Conn. State Presbyterian at Wofford Western Carolina at Chattanooga Georgia Southern at Samford Appalachian State at The Citadel Elon at Furman Arkansas at Florida
Saturday, October 12 Florida A&M at Savannah State Monmouth at Saint Francis (Pa.) Elon at Wofford Furman at Chattanooga Samford at Appalachian State The Citadel at Georgia Southern Western Carolina at Auburn Florida at LSU
Saturday, October 19
Open: Appalachian State, Florida
Savannah State at Bethune-Cookman Wofford at Western Carolina Sacred Heart at Saint Francis (Pa.) Chattanooga at Elon Appalachian State at Furman Florida at Missouri
Saturday, September 21
Open: Saint Francis (Pa.), Samford, Georgia Southern, The Citadel
Savannah State at Miami (Fla.) Lincoln at Saint Francis (Pa.) Gardner-Webb at Wofford Southeastern Louisiana at Samford The Citadel at Old Dominion Appalachian State at Elon Mars Hill at Western Carolina Tennessee at Florida Open: Georgia Southern, Chattanooga, Furman
Saturday, October 26 North Carolina Central at Savannah State Samford at Wofford The Citadel at Chattanooga Georgia Southern at Appalachian State Furman at LSU Elon at Western Carolina Open: Florida
HISTORY
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
Saturday, September 14
Open: Wofford
38
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Open: Savannah State, Wofford, Western Carolina, Elon
Saturday, November 9 Savannah State at Howard Saint Francis (Pa.) at Bryant Wofford at Chattanooga Samford at Furman The Citadel at Elon Appalachian State at Georgia Western Carolina at Georgia Southern Vanderbilt at Florida
Saturday, November 16 Savannah State at North Carolina A&T Wagner at Saint Francis (Pa.) Appalachian State at Wofford Chattanooga at Samford VMI at The Citadel Furman at Western Carolina Georgia Southern at Elon Florida at South Carolina
Saturday, November 23 Robert Morris at Saint Francis (Pa.) Wofford at Furman Chattanooga at Alabama Elon at Samford The Citadel at Clemson Western Carolina at Appalachian State Georgia Southern at Florida Open: Savannah State, Chattanooga
Saturday, Nov. 30 Florida State at Florida
EAGLES GATA
UNIVERSITy PRESIDENT
BROOKS A. KEEL, Ph.D. AUGUSTA COLLEGE, 1978 Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. began his tenure as the 12th President of Georgia Southern University on January 4, 2010. The Augusta, Ga. native, a self-described product of the education system of Georgia, returns to his home state to lead Georgia Southern University with significant experience in the top ranks of academia, research, and economic development. Prior to his arrival at Georgia Southern, Keel served as the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, and professor of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge since 2006. From 2002 to 2006, he was a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and associate Vice President for Research at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Keel’s professional career began in 1985 at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, where he served in a variety of positions including the Daniel K. Roberts Distinguished Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1995-2001), President of the Women’s Research Institute (1993-2001), and Director of Reproductive Medicine Laboratories (1994-2002). Since joining Georgia Southern, Keel has been focused on expanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities whether through research, creative or community-based educational experiences. In addition, he has been working to increase Georgia Southern’s research and economic development oppor-
tunities. The University is already beginning to attract interest through its Renewable Energy Lab and Public Health Core Research Lab. Keel earned his Ph.D. in reproductive endocrinology from the Medical College of Georgia in 1982 and a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from Augusta College (now Georgia Regents University) in 1978. He has completed postdoctoral work at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion. He is a member of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, among others. Keel has served on numerous boards related to his discipline, including the American Board of Bioanalysis, the American Association of Bioanalysts Board of Registry, the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Southeastern Universities Research Association and the Executive Committee of the Council on Research Policy and Graduate Education of APLU. Keel is married to Dr. Tammie Schalue, an accomplished scientist and scholar. Dr. Schalue currently serves as the director of laboratories at the Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine and the associate administrator for the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB). Both are certified SCUBA diving instructors.
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
12TH PRESIDENT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Georgia Southern President Brooks Keel and First Lady Tammie Schalue honor the conference champions from each sport with receptions at their home, welcoming the Eagle Football team after winning its 10th SoCon title in 2012. The couple supports Eagle student-athletes at home and many away competitions.
40
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS EAGLES GATA
TOM KLEINLEIN
2013 SEASON
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WAKE FOREST, 1998
MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW
while overseeing the strategic planning and operations for Kent State’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department. He managed Kent State’s revenue generation component and coordinated the department’s efforts with Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and served as the direct sport supervisor for football along with men’s and women’s basketball while directing many of the day-to-day operations of the department. During his time at Kent State, Kleinlein negotiated a five-year multimedia agreement with Clear Channel Media & iHeartRadio as well as an all sport apparel deal with Nike that included the first ever team concept shop in the Kent State University Bookstore. In only his first season with the Golden Flashes, he developed and implemented marketing plans that saw a 200 percent increase in football attendance in 2010 and an increase in basketball ticket revenue for the 2011-12 season. Kleinlein was also part of the implementation team for a 10 year, $42.5 million athletic facility master plan for Kent State. Prior to his arrival in Kent, Kleinlein was the Associate Athletic Director for Football at Arizona State University from 2005-10. In that role, he oversaw the strategic planning, budget, personnel, scheduling, team travel, facilities, student-athlete welfare and campus and alumni relations. Before his stint in Tempe, Kleinlein served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations at Rutgers University in Piscataway, N.J. from 2003-05, overseeing all aspects of a $6.1 million budget. Prior to that, he spent nearly four-and-a-half years at his alma mater, joining the Wake Forest University staff in 1998 as an academic counselor, before being named Assistant Director of Football Operations in 2002. A four-year letter winner on the Demon Deacons’ offensive line from 1989-92, Kleinlein earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Wake Forest (1998), and a master’s in education curriculum and instruction from Arizona State (2008). Originally from Inwood, N.Y., Kleinlein and his wife, Tara, have two sons – Austin and Mason.
COACHING STAFF
Tom Kleinlein, who was named Georgia Southern’s Director of Athletics on November 12, 2012, has already had an eventful first year under his belt. Since arriving, Kleinlein has been instrumental in the Eagles joining the Sun Belt and has announced new partnerships with adidas Nelligan Sports Marketing and SIDEARM Sports and added a new sport in women’s rifle. He also oversees the Eagles’ 16 sports, including four Southern Conference Championship teams from a year ago, and is responsible for the operation of the entire athletic department. The new five-year apparel agreement with adidas will provide Georgia Southern game uniforms, practice gear along with equipment such as footballs. The Nelligan Sports Marketing partnership will allow for growth in revenue streams through corporate sponsorship opportunities and programming. The SIDEARM Sports agreement will provide the department with a new gseagles.com with an all-access section along with a full suite of mobile features for fans. Kleinlein also has hired three new head coaches during his first semester on campus. Mark Byington was named Head Coach of the men’s basketball program on April 1st. He also promoted Brian Dunleavy to Head Coach of the women’s soccer team after serving as an assistant coach on the 2012 Southern Conference Tournament Championship team. His latest hire, Dustin Wood, was tabbed to lead the volleyball program on July 2nd. Georgia Southern student-athletes continued their success in the classroom under Kleinlein’s watch. In all 206 student-athletes posted a 3.0 better during the fall 2012 semester and 194 posted a 3.0 in the spring 2013 semester. The multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores for nine Eagles team improved during the latest reporting period and all teams surpassed the 900 multi-year threshold. Kleinlein came to Georgia Southern from Kent State where he became Deputy Athletic Director in September 2011 after serving as the Golden Flashes’ Executive Associate Athletic Director since 2010. Kleinlein served as the primary advisor and liaison to the director of athletics
RECORDS HISTORY
Senior Eagles gathered around new Georgia Southern Athletics Director Tom Kleinlein as one of the first orders of business was to present the 2012 Southern Conference trophy to the Football team after practice. Women’s Soccer, Volleyball and Softball also added to the department’s hardware collection with championship trophies during the 2012-13 year.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
41
HEAD COACH JEFF MONKEN THE MONKEN FILE EAGLES GATA
PERSONAL
Full Name: Jeffrey Michael Monken Birthdate: April 15, 1967 Family: Wife Beth; Children Isabelle, Amelia and Evangeline
EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Millikin, 1989 (B.A.) Master’s: Hawai’i, 1991 (M.E.)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2013 SEASON
1986-89
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2010- Georgia Southern, head coach Career College Record: 31-12 (.721)
COACHING STAFF
2008-09 2002-07 1997-01 1996 1995 1992-94 1991 1989-90
Georgia Tech, slotbacks/special teams Navy, slotbacks/special teams (2006-07) Georgia Southern, slotbacks Concordia (Ill.), offensive line Morton (Ill.) H.S., Head Coach Buffalo, wide receivers/tight ends/recruiting coordinator Arizona State, wide receivers (GA) Hawai’i, slotbacks (1989)/secondary (1990) (GA)
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
Millikin University, Wide Receiver Millikin University, Track and Field
As Georgia Southern University embarks on a new journey, there may not be a more perfect individual than Head Coach Jeff Monken to navigate the present and future for the Eagle Football program. In its first transitional year after accepting an invitation in March to join the Sun Belt Conference and move to the Football Bowl Subdivision, the tasks at hand are many and the expectations are as high as ever. For Monken, leading this traditional power to a new chapter begins with 2013, as several of the first studentathletes he recruited to Georgia Southern will compete in their last season as Eagles. 42
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
1989 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 2010 2011 2012
Jeep Eagle Aloha Bowl (graduate assistant) NCAA FCS Quarterfinals (assistant coach) NCAA FCS Finalist (assistant coach) NCAA FCS National Champions (assistant coach) NCAA FCS National Champions (assistant coach) NCAA FCS Semifinals (assistant coach) EV1.net Houston Bowl (assistant coach) Emerald Bowl (assistant coach) Poinsettia Bowl (assistant coach) ACC Champioship Game (assistant coach) Poinsettia Bowl (assistant coach) Meineke Car Care Bowl (assistant coach) Chick-fil-A Bowl (assistant coach) ACC Champioship Game (assistant coach) Orange Bowl (assistant coach) NCAA FCS Semifinals (head coach) NCAA FCS Semifinals (head coach) NCAA FCS Semifinals (head coach)
CHAMPIONSHIPS/AWARDS 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2004 2005 2009 2011 2012
Southern Conference Champions (assistant coach) Southern Conference Champions (assistant coach) Southern Conference Champions (assistant coach) NCAA FCS National Champions Southern Conference Champions (assistant coach) NCAA FCS National Champions Southern Conference Champions (assistant coach) Emerald Bowl Champions (assistant coach) Poinsettia Bowl Champions (assistant coach) ACC Champions* (assistant coach) Southern Conference Champions (head coach) Southern Conference Coach of the Year Southern Conference Champions (head coach)
*Georgia Tech’s 2009 ACC Championship vacated
THE MONKEN FILE Record Postseason
Year School
2010 2011 2012 TOTALS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern 3 seasons
10-5 11-3 10-4 31-12
FCS Semifinals FCS Semifinals FCS Semifinals 3 playoff berths
Conf. Finish
5-3 3rd (SoCon) 7-1 1st (SoCon) 6-2 1st (SoCon) 18-6
HEAD COACH JEFF MONKEN
W 55-48 W 35-23 L 7-35
2012 REVIEW
FCS PLAYOFFS OLD DOMINION MAINE at North Dakota State
MEET THE EAGLES
31-10 21-45
COACHING STAFF
W L
2013 SEASON
* at Wofford at Alabama
contracts, joining Eagle Laron Scott, who signed with the New York Giants organization the year before. During the 2011 season, Georgia Southern spent seven weeks at #1 in both FCS polls, received the school’s first Associated Press (AP) poll vote and defeated Wofford 31-10 for the ninth Southern Conference Championship in school history. Five players were named All-Americans after the 11-3 season and the Eagles cleaned up the major SoCon awards with Brent Russell selected as the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year, Dominique Swope the Freshman of the Year, and Monken named the Coach of the Year. The Eagles continued their success in the postseason, winning a pair of home playoff games against Old Dominion and Maine before finishing the season in the semifinals. The Eagles defeated five ranked teams in Monken’s inaugural campaign in 2010, posting a 10-5 record which included an overtime victory over topranked and previously undefeated Appalachian State. Georgia Southern snapped the Mountaineers’ 26-game conference winning streak at Paulson Stadium and the win opened the door for the program’s first NCAA appearance since 2005. Reeling off three-straight victories to end the regular season, the Eagles earned a spot in the postseason, and added three more marks to the win column to advance to their first FCS semifinal playoff game since 2002. The 10-win campaign was the first in eight years as the Eagles reclaimed positions in the national and conference statistical rankings for offense, defense and special teams. While the facts and figures leave little to dispute regarding the Eagles’ success, Monken waves off any accolades and instead focuses on plans for the upcoming season. Not only is he charged with preparing his team for roles on the football field, he takes very seriously the responsibility of helping young men reach their goals as future graduates and citizens. The results have been positive in those aspects as well. The Georgia Southern Football program set a new high in team grade point average in each of Monken’s first two years. The Eagles’ broke their
EAGLES GATA
Finalist for the 2012 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year award, Monken guided the Eagles to a thirdstraight double-digit win season and second-straight Southern Conference championship in 2012. Georgia Southern was the only program to make an appearance in each of the last three NCAA FCS Semifinals and earned a number-three final ranking in both polls. Monken holds a 31-12 career record (.721) in his three seasons in Statesboro, a mark that includes a streak of 14-straight wins at Paulson Stadium, that dated back to 2010 and was at one point, the country’s longest. The Eagles competed against the nation’s toughest schedule in 2012, a slate that was ranked seventh most difficult on the FBS and FCS combined list. Measured against the high stanYEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD dards and history of the Georgia Southern program, 2012 [10-4, 6-2 SoCon] Monken continues to impress. He joins Paul Johnson JACKSONVILLE W 58-0 as the only other Eagle Football coach to have at least * at The Citadel L 21-23 10 wins in each of their first three seasons. * ELON W 26-23 While the yearly records reflect the success, * SAMFORD W 35-16 * at Western Carolina W 45-13 other indicators emphasize the point. More than 30 * WOFFORD W 17-9 individual or team records have been broken or tied * at Furman W 38-17 in the last three seasons. Monken’s 2012 Georgia * at Chattanooga (3OT) W 39-31 Southern team claimed the NCAA annual rushing * APPALACHIAN STATE L 28-31 title with the highest per game average in Division I * HOWARD W 69-26 at 399.36 yards per game. Quarterback Jerick McKin at Georgia L 14-45 non, a candidate for the Walter Payton Award, and FCS PLAYOFFS running back Dominique Swope not only climbed up CENTRAL ARKANSAS W 24-16 the national and conference charts for rushing yards at Old Dominion W 49-35 and total offense, they also combined for the NCAA at North Dakota State L 20-23 record for rushing yards by teammates (3,063) last season. 2011 [11-3, 7-1 SoCon] Adding to the lengthy list of All-Americans, * at Samford W 31-17 seven Eagles earned accolades in 2012, several oth TUSCULUM W 62-21 ers were honored with recognition from numerous * WESTERN CAROLINA W 52-20 national media outlets and seniors Darius Eubanks, * at Elon W 41-14 Brent Russell and J.J. Wilcox garnered showcase * CHATTANOOGA W 28-27 * FURMAN W 50-20 bowl opportunities. Wilcox became the Georgia PRESBYTERIAN W 48-14 Southern’s highest-ever NFL Draft pick, selected * at Appalachian State L 17-24 by the Cowboys in the third round while Eubanks * THE CITADEL W 14-12 (Minnesota) and Russell (Chicago) signed free agent
2010 [10-5, 5-3 SoCon]
RECORDS
NCAA SEMIFINALISTS SAVANNAH STATE W 48-3 at Navy L 7-13 at Coastal Carolina W 43-26 * ELON W 38-21 * WOFFORD L 31-33 * at Chattanooga L 27-35 * at The Citadel W 20-0 * SAMFORD L 13-20 * APPALACHIAN STATE (OT) W 21-14 * at Western Carolina W 28-6 * at Furman W 32-28
HISTORY
FCS PLAYOFFS South Carolina State W 41-16 at William and Mary W 31-15 at Wofford W 23-20 at Delaware L 10-27
* Conference game
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
43
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Head coach Jeff Monken 2010-11 record with a 2.64 GPA in the 2011-12 academic year. They also set a new standard for single-semester mark with a 2.70 GPA in the 2012 spring semester with 49 Eagles posting GPAs of 3.0 or better. This past fall, 42 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or above GPA, contributing to the program’s highest-ever in-season GPA and 27 Eagles were honored on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2012-13 year with nine earning the Commissioner’s medal. The lessons learned in the classroom and on the field are part of the process of educating these young men. Monken also encourages volunteer service and both the Eagle head coach and football players are frequent participants at local events, serving in the community and working with people of all ages on various projects and initiatives. Their presence brightens the demeanor of those they visit and that observation alone shows another dimension of Monken’s role as a coach and mentor. Accepting the head coaching position at Georgia Southern in November 2009, Monken approaches the tasks at hand every day with a sense of urgency combined with a reverence for the Eagle coaches and players who built the foundation and created the dynasty. His plan for Georgia Southern’s success is just as straight forward as his coaching philosophy: work hard, be tough and play with unrelenting effort. With a dozen family members, including his father, Mike, who coach at the high school, collegiate or pro level, there are more than just a few who have influenced his thinking and coaching style. When he was hired as the eighth head coach in the modern history of the program, Monken had 20 years of coaching experience, including 13 serving as an assistant coach for his mentor Paul Johnson. Monken was the Eagles’ slotbacks coach from 1997-2001, joining Johnson’s staff at Navy and Georgia Tech before returning to the familiar sidelines at Georgia Southern and the “triple option” offense. The option, so tied to the identity of Georgia Southern, delivered six national championship flags to Paulson Stadium and countless exciting moments to Eagle fans. Monken stands by the option as not just an offensive scheme, but “the” offense for the Eagles. The numbers: yards gained, wins and championship rings alone are enough to make the point in its favor. Behind the option and some talented players in the program, Monken’s five years on Coach Johnson’s staff at Georgia Southern were among the most successful of any program. The five-year period produced an overall record of 62-10, two NCAA FCS National Championships (1999 and 2000), five consecutive NCAA FCS playoff appearances, five Southern Conference championships, and the school’s second undefeated regular season (1998) en route to a national championship appearance. During that 1998 season, Corey Joyner, under the tutelage of Monken, earned All-SoCon and All-America honors.
44
The Monken Family at Paulson Stadium: Beth and Jeff with their daughters, Isabelle, Amelia and Evangeline The proficiency of the offense was evident as Georgia Southern ranked among the top-five teams in rushing offense all five years, leading the nation in 1999 (419 ypg) and 2001 (323.6 ypg). The Eagles finished among the top-15 national scoring leaders in four of those five seasons - including posting the nation’s best average of 50.0 points per game in 1999. Monken also oversaw the Eagles’ special teams units, with his punt team ranking fourth nationally in 2001, averaging a net of 38.7 yards. Monken joined Georgia Southern after playing a key role in the resurgence of Georgia Tech football and served as slotbacks coach and special teams coordinator in 2008 and 2009. Monken helped the Yellow Jackets win the Atlantic Coast Conference championship (vacated) and post double-digit wins in 2009. Prior to Georgia Tech, Monken spent six seasons with Johnson at Navy, coaching the Midshipmen’s slotbacks and, starting in 2005, adding duties as special teams coordinator. Part of a staff that led Navy to success unseen in Annapolis in decades, Monken contributed to a prolific offensive system that led the Midshipmen to five-straight bowl appearances and
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
five consecutive Commander-in-Chief trophies between 2003 and 2007. Navy recorded 10 wins in 2004, tying the Academy’s previous best mark for wins last achieved in 1905, and finished the season with a number-24 ranking. Handling a wide variety of duties throughout his coaching career, Monken started in the profession in 1989 as a graduate assistant at Hawai’i. After a one-year stint as a graduate assistant at Arizona State in 1991, he moved on to Buffalo, where he served as a wide receivers and tight ends coach and handled recruiting coordinator responsibilities. He also served on the staffs at Morton (Ill.) High School (head coach) and Concordia (Ill.) University (offensive line). The Joliet, Ill., native earned a master’s degree from Hawai’i in 1991 and a bachelor’s degree from Millikin University in 1989. He played wide receiver for the Big Blue for four years and was a two-time letterwinner in track. Monken will be inducted into the Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame in October of 2013. Monken and his wife, Beth, make their home in Statesboro. The couple has three daughters, Isabelle, Amelia and Evangeline.
Assistant coaches EAGLES GATA
MITCH WARE
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH // QUARTERBACKS // FOURTH SEASON
THE WARE FILE Hometown:............................ Aurora, Mo. High School:...................................Aurora College:....................Missouri State, 1980 (formerly Southwest Missouri State) ..................................Missouri State, 1982 Family:.......................................wife Judy sons Jacob, Joshua and Jackson
COACHING STAFF
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1976-79 .............................Missouri State, Quarterback
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2012 REVIEW
2010-............................. Georgia Southern assistant head coach (2012) quarterbacks 2002-05......................... Georgia Southern offensive coordinator 1998-02.............................Naval Academy quarterbacks 1982-98...............................Missouri State assistant head coach (1996-98) quarterbacks 1980-82...............................Missouri State graduate assistant
MEET THE EAGLES
an incredible rookie season which produced a 1,416-yard rushing total and the SoCon’s Freshman of the Year award. In 2003, Georgia Southern averaged 335.6 yards per game, best in the nation, thanks to Austin’s efforts. Austin earned the SoCon’s Offensive Player of the Year award and All-America honors for the second time. Austin’s 1,461 ground yards, an average of 132.8 per contest, placed him ninth in the final national rankings. The next season, the Eagles commanded the top spot in rushing again, with 369.9 yards per game, leading all of NCAA Division I. Overall, the offense was ranked third nationally in yards per game. Ware came to GSU the first time in 2002 after four seasons at the United States Naval Academy, where he spent three years as the Midshipman’s quarterbacks coach. While at Navy, Ware tutored a pair of standout quarterbacks in Brian Broadwater and Brian Madden, who led the nation in rushing yards by a quarterback in 1999 with 897. In 2001, he helped guide Madden to a near-1,000-yard campaigns in both rushing (905) and passing (902). Prior to his stint at Navy, Ware served as assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State) during a 16-year tenure. Ware began at MS in 1976 as the starting quarterback for the Bears during his freshman season. After graduating in 1980, he spent two years as a graduate assistant before being quickly elevated to a full time position beginning in 1982. Southwest Missouri State ranked as one of top rushing offenses in the FCS from 1989 through 1992. Ware was primarily responsible for the outstanding career of Bears’ quarterback DeAndre Smith, who was named the Gateway Football Conference’s Offensive Player-of-the-Decade for the period of 1985 through 1994. A co-captain and four-year starter, Ware guided the Bears and directed Southwest Missouri State to its last Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship in 1978 and captured the league’s most valuable player award as a senior in 1979. He also established seven career school records during his playing days. An Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America selection as a senior in 1979, Ware received the prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship at the conclusion of his playing career. Ware’s stay at MS saw the Bears move from NCAA Division II and the MIAA to NCAA Division 1 FCS and the Mid-Continent and Gateway Football Conferences. He earned both his bachelor’s (1980) and master’s degrees (1982) from Southwest Missouri State and in 1996, he was inducted into the athletics program’s hall of fame. Ware and his wife Judy, have three sons, Jacob, a former Eagle student-athlete, Joshua and Jackson.
2013 SEASON
A major factor, if not THE major factor in the success of the triple option lies in the hands of the Georgia Southern quarterback. The Eagles were in good hands with Jerick McKinnon in 2012 as they claimed their 10th Southern Conference title and made a third-straight trip to the NCAA semifinals. The success of the 2012 campaign was in large part due to the offensive production of McKinnon and the coaching approach of respected coach Mitch Ware. Ware begins his fourth year on Coach Jeff Monken’s staff and eighth year overall at Georgia Southern. The title of Assistant Head Coach was added in March 2012. Georgia Southern’s triple option continues to develop, with the Eagle quarterbacks directing the most potent rushing offense in the nation. The Eagles averaged 399.4 yards per game, best among all NCAA Divisions, and amassed a record 5,591 yards of rushing and came within 40 yards of setting the record for yards of total offense. While offense is always a potential threat to opponents and team records, McKinnon broke or challenged several individual records in 2012. McKinnon, who accounted for nearly one third of the Eagles’ rushing yards total, posted the third-highest single-season rushing total (1,817) behind only Adrian Peterson and Jayson Foster. He broke Foster’s single-game rushing yards total (316) by a quarterback and was just 17 yards shy of tying Peterson’s single-game rushing yards record. McKinnon’s numbers made him an easy choice for All-American status by the College Sports Journal and College Sports Report. Ware previously served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2002-2005 under former Head Coach Mike Sewak. He helped lead Georgia Southern’s rushing game to the top spot in the FCS in each of those four seasons, guiding talented Eagle quarterbacks into leadership roles and was the perfect choice when the option returned in 2010. Behind the steady signal calling of Georgia Tech transfer Jaybo Shaw, Eagles made two straight trips to the FCS semifinals in 2010 and 2011. Shaw, who helped Georgia Southern to epic wins over Appalachian State, William & Mary, and Wofford, finished his career among the Eagle career leaders and totaled 30 rushing scores. Shaw earned All-Conference Second Team honors after the 2011 season and was named the Team’s MVP. In his first year on the Eagles coaching staff in 2002, Ware developed first-year starter Chaz Williams into one of the best quarterbacks in the FCS. Williams, who earned All-America honors from the Associated Press and was a finalist for the prestigious Walter Payton Award, was chosen as the Southern Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,422 yards and scoring a position-record 27 touchdowns as a sophomore. He also guided fullback Jermaine Austin through
COACHING EXPERIENCE
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
45
HISTORY
Judy and Mitch Ware with their three sons, (left to right), Jake, Jackson and Joshua.
RECORDS
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2010....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2005.....................NCAA FCS First Round offensive coordinator 2004....................NCAA FCS First Round offensive coordinator 2002....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals offensive coordinator 1990.....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 1989.................. NCAA FCS Quarterfinals assistant coach
ASSISTANT COACHES EAGLES GATA
KEVIN CORLESS
2013 SEASON
CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR // LINEBACKERS // SECOND SEASON
COACHING STAFF
THE CORLESS FILE Hometown:.................... Kansas City, Mo. High School:.................................. O’Hara College:...........Northwest Missouri State 1984 Northwest Missouri State, 1986 Family:....................................wife Stacey children Anne, Caitlin and Joe
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1980-83 ...........Northwest Missouri State linebacker
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2012-............................. Georgia Southern co-defensive coordinator (2013-) linebackers (2012-) 2002-2010..........................Arkansas State associate head coach co-defensive coordinator linebackers 1995-2001..................Northwestern State co-defensive coordinator (1998-01) linebackers (1998-01) defensive line (1995-98) 1986-95...............................Montana Tech linebackers/special teams 1984-86............Northwest Missouri State linebackers
HISTORY
RECORDS
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2005.............................New Orleans Bowl co-defensive coordinator 2001.....................NCAA FCS First Round co-defensive coordinator 1998....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 1997.....................NCAA FCS First Round 1992.................................... NAIA Playoffs assistant coach 1984.................NCAA Division II Playoffs assistant coach
46
Promoted to Co-Defensive Coordinator after his to Jonesboro. He helped lead the Demons to Southland first season with Georgia Southern, Kevin Corless Conference championships in 1997 and 1998 and three helped lead the Eagles to their second-straight SouthDivision I-AA playoff appearances in 1997, 1998 and ern Conference Championship and their third con2001. During his tenure at Northwestern State, the Desecutive trip to the NCAA FCS semifinals. During the mon defensive unit consistently ranked as one best in 2012 season, Corless tutored linebacker John Steventhe country. Corless’ success as a position coach transson, a former walkon, who would finish the year as the lated to his responsibilities with special teams where he Eagles’ top tackler and selection as the winner of the developed one of the top punt return units in the nation prestigious Erk Russell Award. led by All-American Terrance McGee, a future fourth Corless came to Georgia Southern from Arkansas round pick of the Buffalo Bills and Rookie Pro Bowl SelecState University where he was the Associate Head tion. NSU staked its claim on the number-one spot in the Coach and Defensive Coordinator during the 2009 and country for punt returns in 1998. 2010 seasons. For seven seasons, (2002-08), Corless In his first three seasons at Northwestern State, Corserved as the Assistant Head Coach and the Defenless coached the defensive line before being promoted sive Co-coordinator for the Red Wolves along with to Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Co-Coordinator/ close friend and current Eagle Co-Defensive CoordiLinebacker Coach prior to the 1999 season. Despite losnator Jack Curtis. ing nine starters from 13th-ranked 1998 Demon defense, Rivals.com named Corless the Sun Belt ConferCorless guided his 1999 unit to a number-16 ranking in ence “Defensive Coordinator of the Year” following the nation. the 2009 season as the Red Wolf defense finished first From 1987-1995, Corless served as linebackers coach in the league in total defense. That season capped a and coordinated special teams at Montana Tech, helping four-year run that saw the Arkansas State defense finbuild a team that had not won a single game in three seaish first or second in total defense and first or second sons to a highly competitive program. The Orediggers in nearly every other major defensive category includwould post multiple winning seasons, claim a conference ing points allowed, rushing defense, passing defense title and in 1992, earn a bid for the school’s first appearand red zone defense. ance in the national playoffs. Success on the defensive side of the ball had more The Kansas City, Mo., native played linebacker at than proved its value to the Arkansas State program. Northwest Missouri State University and earned both In 2008, the Red Wolves recorded their biggest win his bachelor’s and master’s degrees there. Corless began in school history as Corless’ defensive play calling his coaching career as an assistant coach with responsiwas instrumental in the victory over Texas A & M as bilities for the linebackers. From 1984-86, he helped lead Arkansas State shut out the Aggies in the final three his alma mater to an MIAA Conference Championship, a quarters. A number-32 ranking in total defense for the 10-2 record and the National Playoffs. Red Wolves, one of the highest ever in the history of Corless and his wife Stacey have three children, the program, was achieved in 2006. The defensive efAnne, Caitlin and Joe. forts during the 2005 season were key to the Red Wolves’ 2005 Sunbelt Conference championship and the school’s first-ever appearance in a bowl game. Several Arkansas State players under Corless’ direction went on to play in the NFL including Tyrell Johnson, the 2007 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, who was drafted in the second round by Minnesota, and the 2008 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Alex Carrington, a third-round pick of the Buffalo Bills. Red Wolves John Bradley (Tampa Bay) Corey Williams (Detroit), a sixth-round pick of Green Bay, Khayam Burns (Kansas City), Kelcie McCray (Miami), Bryan Hall (Baltimore), Marcus Brown (Seattle, Miami) played on Sundays. Additional NFL Draft selections included Demario Davis (third round, New York Jets) and M.D. Jennings (seventh round, Green Bay). Corless and the defensive staff had an immediate impact upon arriving at Arkansas State. That first season in Jonesboro, the 2002 defense jumped 41 spots from 80th to 39th in the country in total defense. The swarming defense sacked opposing quarterbacks 33 times, a major increase from only eight sacks from the previous season, and more than tripled interceptions to 16. Corless spent seven seasons at Northwestern State (La.) before heading Joe, Anne and Caitlin Corless with their parents Stacey and Kevin.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Assistant coaches EAGLES GATA
JACK CURTIS
CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR // SAFETIES // THIRD SEASON
THE CURTIS FILE Hometown:...................Birmingham, Ala. High School:...... Silver (Silver City, N.M.) College:...................... B.A. Evangel, 1988 M.S.E. Henderson State, 1990 Specialist Mississippi State, 1992 Family:................................ wife Michelle daughters Carolina and Georganna
COACHING STAFF
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1985-87 ........................................Evangel, defensive back
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2012 REVIEW
2011-............................. Georgia Southern defensive coordinator/safeties 2010................................ Central Missouri defensive coordinator/linebackers 2009............................................ Memphis safeties 2002-08..............................Arkansas State co-defensive coordinator/safeties 1994-01......................Northwestern State defensive backs 1993.............. Western New Mexico State defensive backs 1989-92.......................... Mississippi State defensive backs 1998................................ Henderson State outside linebackers
MEET THE EAGLES
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
47
HISTORY
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals defensive coordinator 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals defensive coordinator 2010.................NCAA Division II Playoffs defensive coordinator 2005.............................New Orleans Bowl co-defensive coordinator 2001....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 1998....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 1997.....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 1993.................................... NAIA Playoffs assistant coach 1991...................................... Liberty Bowl volunteer coach
RECORDS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2013 SEASON
With four Eagles Darius Eubanks, Brent Russell, Laron Scott the top 50 in both scoring and total defense in Curtis’ final seaand J.J. Wilcox on NFL rosters and All-America accolades for Dion son with the program. DuBose, Russell, Scott, Roderick Tinsley and Wilcox, the defen Curtis’ 4-3 defensive play calling was instrumental in Arkansive accomplishments of the past two seasons season are all the sas State’s 18-14 win over Texas A&M in 2008 as the Red Wolves more impressive for Defensive Coordinator Jack Curtis. Wilcox, shutout the Aggies in the final three quarters. His switch to a who converted to safety during preseason camp, became Georgia 4-3 defensive scheme was also key to the Red Wolves’ 2005 Sun Southern’s highest-ever draft pick, selected in the third round by Belt championship season and their first-ever appearance in a the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys recognized what Curtis saw bowl game. months earlier -- a naturally talented athlete with great upside Northwestern State’s players thrived under Curtis’ direction, who could quickly learn the position. most notably All-American defensive backs Jermaine Jones and Recognition and development of the Eagles’ defensive talTony Joe Maranto. Jones, a cornerback, was named Southland ent is just one facet of Curtis’ coaching ability. With more than Conference Player of the Year in 1998 and Maranto was selected 20 years of collegiate coaching experience backing him, Curtis as 1997 Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. helped the Eagles win a Southern Conference championship in A first-team all-state defensive back at Silver City High 2011, his first year in Statesboro, and then another in last season School in New Mexico, Curtis played three years at Evangel Unifor the program’s 10th conference crown. versity before injuries cut his collegiate football career short. He The honors stacked up again for the defense in 2012 with began his coaching career in what would have been his senior DuBose, Eubanks, Patrick Flowe, Javon Mention and Russell all year as a student coach for the Crusaders. earning spots on one of the SoCon postseason teams and addi After graduation Curtis accepted a position as a graduate tional recognition for Valdon Cooper and John Stevenson. The assistant coach at Henderson State University and earned his season before, four defensive starters were named All-Southern master’s degree in physical education in 1990. He moved to Conference and three players (Russell, Laron Scott, Roderick TinStarkville, Miss., where a graduate assistant coaching position sley) were selected as All-Americans with Russell winning the at Mississippi State allowed him to begin his specialist’s degree SoCon’s Defensive Player of the Year Award. Scott signed as an in educational leadership and work with the Bulldogs’ coaching undrafted free agent and is currently a member of the New York staff. Curtis remained as a volunteer coach from 1991 through Giants organization. August of 1992 and worked with the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Curtis came to Georgia Southern after one season as the de Western New Mexico hired Curtis as its secondary coach in fensive coordinator at Central Missouri. Central Missouri posted 1993. He returned to Silver City, N.M., and helped lead the Musa program-best 11 wins and finished the 2010 season with a No. tangs to a 7-3 record, the NAIA playoffs and a No. 3 NAIA final 5 ranking, the highest in Mules’ history. Curtis joined UCM after national ranking. Curtis’ defense led the nation with 29 intera year on the staff at Memphis, where he coached the safeties ceptions and free safety Chris Edmond snatched 13 to lead the and had responsibilities for the kickoff, punt and field goal block nation in that category. aspects of the Tigers’ special teams units. Born in Birmingham, Ala., Curtis grew up in the South be After eight years on the defensive staff at Northwestern State fore his family moved to New Mexico where he attended high University, including the last three as defensive coordinator, Curschool. He is married to the former Michelle Weser of Dumas, tis was offered the position of co-defensive coordinator and safeArk., and they have two daughters, Carolina and Georganna. ties coach at Arkansas State. Curtis took over a defense that had ranked 61st nationally in pass defense the year before and he helped the Red Wolves improve to 16th nationally in pass defense and 39th in total defense. In those eight seasons, the NSU defense produced 18 All-Sun Belt honorees and two Sun Belt Defensive Players of the Year in Tyrell Johnson (2007) and Alex Carrington (2008). Johnson, a four-time All-Sun Belt selection, was the top tackler for ASU and broke the league’s all-time tackles record. He was selected in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Carrington was a third-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2010. Joining Johnson in the Red Wolves secondary as a member of the All-Sun Belt first team was Khayyam Burns, who signed a rookie free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Curtis coached six first-team All-Americans and nine players who were selected in the NFL draft. More than a dozen of his former players signed with NFL teams, including several who are on current rosters. The list includes 2005 Pro Bowl cornerback Terrence McGee and Michael Green. Fourth-round draft pick Kenny Wright, Keith Thibodeaux and David Pittman, a third-round draft pick, were also coached by Curtis. Several of Curtis’ other former players continued their football careers in the Canadian, NFL Europe and other professional leagues. During Curtis’ tenure at Arkansas State, the Red Wolves ranked in the top 30 in the country in pass defense four times and in the top 50 in total defense five times. In 2007, ASU was the leading defensive unit in the Sun Belt Conference. The next year, ASU was ranked 30th nationally in rush defense and in Jack and Michelle Curtis and their daughters Georganna and Carolina.
ASSISTANT COACHES EAGLES GATA
BRENT DAVIS
2013 SEASON
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR // OFFENSIVE LINE // FOURTH SEASON
COACHING STAFF
THE DAVIS FILE Hometown:............................ Athens, Ga. High School:...................................Duluth College:...............................Georgia, 1997 Family:.........................................wife Jen
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1994-96 ....................... Georgia, tight end 1992-93.................. The Citadel, tight end
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2010-............................. Georgia Southern offensive coordinator offensive line 2006-09................................................ VMI offensive coordinator quarterbacks 1997-05......................... Georgia Southern offensive line/fullbacks
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals offensive coordinator 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals offensive coordinator 2010....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals offensive coordinator 2005.....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 2004....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 2002....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2001....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals staff assistant coach 2000..................... NCAA FCS Champions staff assistant coach 1999..................... NCAA FCS Champions staff assistant coach 1998.............................. NCAA FCS Finals staff assistant coach 1997.................. NCAA FCS Quarterfinals staff assistant coach
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
48
Georgia Southern Offensive Coordinator Brent Davis game) and 34th in the nation in total offense (402.2 ypg). knows that some statistics don’t lie. After two straight seasons Davis installed the option offense at VMI in 2006, helping with top-five finishes in rushing offense, the Eagles claimed the program make the transition from the pro-style offense. the nation’s best per-game rushing average, racking up a figThe first year, Davis developed Sean Mizzer, who would lead ure just shy of 400 yards (399.4) in 2012, best across all NCAA the Big South with more than 1,000 yards rushing and earn divisions. That average ranked as the second best in Georgia First Team All-Big South Conference honors. The Keydets Southern history, behind only the NCAA record 419.0 average would finish 13th nationally in rushing yards per game. posted by the extremely potent offense of the 1999 Eagle na From 2002-2005, Davis coached the offensive line at Geortional champions. gia Southern and his unit helped the Eagles to two SoCon The talent behind those numbers in the triple option, championships and three FCS playoff appearances. GSU ran equates to success, and Davis, the veteran offensive coordinaits way to four consecutive FCS rushing titles (386.2 ypg in tor and offensive line coach, has quickly engineered another 2002, 335.6 ypg in 2003, 369.9 ypg in 2004 and 386.7 ypg top offense in the FCS. Davis, who served as an offensive in 2005) and the 2004 scoring title (47.0 points per game). line coach for Georgia Southern from 2002 to 2005, begins During those years, eight Georgia Southern offensive linehis fourth year as the offensive coordinator and offensive line men earned All-Southern Conference accolades while three coach on Coach Jeff Monken’s staff. (Charles Clarke, Chad Motte and Albert Turner) reached All Not only did the Eagles post the top rushing average in the American status. In 2002, Clark was honored as the Jacobs country, they ranked in the top 10 for total offense (466.86) and Blocking Trophy winner, given to the best offensive lineman top 15 for scoring (34.5 ppg). Georgia Southern registered four in the Southern Conference. of the nation’s top six single-game team performances and saw Credited for recruiting top players to Georgia Southern, the tandem of quarterback Jerick McKinnon and Dominique Davis was instrumental in Jayson Foster and Chris CovingSwope reclaim an NCAA record for most yards combined by ton becoming Eagles. Foster’s ability was recognized when teammates during a single season (3,063 -- 1,817 by McKinnon he won the 2007 Walter Payton Award, while the talented and 1,246 by Swope). McKinnon finished 2012 on the singleand versatile Chris Covington was named the 2008 Southern season chart behind only legends Adrian Peterson (1998) and Conference Defensive Player of the Year after leading GeorJayson Foster (2007). gia Southern in rushing in 2006. Though backs see those incredible statistics after their Changing positions from running backs to the offensive names, a large part of the credit goes to the Eagle offensive line, Davis spent the 2000 and 2001 seasons as assistant ofline, where the “Hawgs” toil to make five men an impermefensive line coach. Davis coached Georgia Southern’s runable wall. While McKinnon and Swope earned All-America recning backs from 1997-1999, working with 1999 Walter Payton ognition, offensive tackles Dorian Byrd and Garrett Frye were Award winner, 1998 SoCon Offensive Player of the Year and among those with such honors as well. All-American Adrian Peterson. Peterson amassed over 2,600 Davis returned to Georgia Southern after four seasons as yards in 15 games in 1998. Peterson was later drafted in the the offensive coordinator at VMI, where he was the architect of sixth round by the Chicago Bears in the 2002 and played the Keydet option attack that ranked as the nation’s leader in eight seasons in the NFL. rushing offense in 2008 and 2009. Named interim head coach Davis, an Athens, Ga. native, played two seasons and of VMI in January of 2008, he signed the largest class in Keydet won two letters at The Citadel as a tight end for Charlie Taafe history with 28 players, including five from Georgia. For his in 1992 and 1993. Davis transferred to Georgia his junior year, efforts on the coaching staff following the 2007 season, Davis where he lettered and also earned a spot on the Academic was presented the Institute’s Distinguished Coaching Award All-SEC Honor Roll as a senior. Davis graduated from Georgia by the Superintendent. in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. The Keydets led the Big South in rushing all four years His wife, Jen, a Georgia Southern graduate, is a special during Davis’ tenure as offensive coordinator, leading the naeducation teacher. tion in 2009, and all NCAA divisions in 2008. VMI recorded a conference-record 357.5 yards per game in 2008, and in 2009, averaged 276.7 rushing yards per game, 100 yards more, on average per game, than the next team in the league. The offensive line allowed only five sacks in 2009, fewest in the FCS. Fifteenth in the nation in scoring (34.7 points per game) in 2008, the Keydets finished 10th in total offense at 435 yards per game. VMI led the Big South in scoring, rushing and passing efficiency while the VMI record books were rewritten to reflect school records set in total offense, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and scoring. In 2007, the Keydet offense produced four 500-plus yard games and was ranked fourth in the nation in rushing offense (283.2 yards per Brent and Jen Davis at Paulson Stadium
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Assistant coaches EAGLES GATA
VICTOR CABRAL
DEFENSIVE LINE // FOURTH SEASON
THE CABRAL FILE Hometown:............................ Naples, Fla. High School:...................................Naples College:.............. Georgia Southern, 2006 ............................ Georgia Southern, 2013 Family:........................................wife Erin son Zac
COACHING STAFF
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
2000-04 ....................... Georgia Southern, Defensive line
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2010-............................. Georgia Southern defensive line 2007-09..............Georgia Military College defensive line
MEET THE EAGLES
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE 2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2010....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2008............................... Mississippi Bowl assistant coach 2007.......................... Pilgrim’s Pride Bowl assistant coach
2012 REVIEW
Cabral joined the Eagle program after spending three years as defensive line coach at Georgia Military College, where he also served as special teams coordinator for the Bulldogs. Cabral focused on the development of the nose guard and defensive end positions. In 2007, the GMC defensive unit earned a #1 ranking in rushing defense in the NJCAA. The next season, the Bulldogs ranked third nationally in total defense. With success at the team level, the Bulldogs also had several individuals earn national accolades. Leroy Burgess was selected as a third-team NJCAA All-American and in 2008, Torrey Ball earned second-team All-America honors. Former Eagle Markeith Wylie was recognized as first-team Academic All-American in 2007. Thirteen GMC players coached by Cabral received scholarships to NCAA Division I programs during his three seasons in Milledgeville. Cabral also served as GMC’s director of strength and conditioning following two years in the role of assistant strength and conditioning coach. In addition to his coaching duties, he coordinated all video needs for the Bulldog program. The 24th overall draft pick by the Montreal Alouettes in 2005, Cabral returned to Georgia Southern for the 2005 campaign, coordinating video and quality control for the Eagles. During the winter and spring of 2006, Cabral assisted with the defensive line responsibilities, including the preparation of daily practice plans and on-field evaluation and coaching. The former Eagle team captain earned his bachelor of arts degree from Georgia Southern in May 2006 and graduated with his master’s degree in May 2013. Cabral and his wife, Erin, a four-year letterwinner for the Eagles swimming and diving team from 2000-04, are the parents of a son, Zac.
2013 SEASON
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle, and defensive line coach and alum Victor Cabral provides his defensive linemen with constant reminders that the Georgia Southern standards are just a little bit higher. And Cabral would know. A fouryear Eagle starter and letterwinner, he was part of the winning tradition that included the 2000 National Championship, two NCAA semifinal playoff appearances and four conference titles during his career. Cabral begins his fourth year on Coach Jeff Monken’s staff with responsibilities for the Eagle defensive line. Cabral coached four-time All-American and 2011 Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year Brent Russell, who anchored an intimidating defensive line, became the Eagles’ career sacks leader in 2012, and signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears. Alongside Russell, senior defensive end Dion DuBose earned All-America accolades and rising senior Javon Mention garnered recognition from the Southern Conference and several national media outlets. Three of the four members of the 2011 defensive line, including Russell, picked up postseason awards, with defensive tackle Roderick Tinsley selected as an All-American and defensive end John Douglas earning All-Southern Conference honors. In his first year back on the banks of “Beautiful Eagle Creek,” Cabral helped coach a defensive line that made great contributions to the overall success of the 2010 team. The Eagle defense finished the 2010 season ranked ninth nationally in total defense and 11th in both passing and scoring defense. The Eagles topped the Southern Conference rankings in scoring and rushing defense while finishing second in passing defense.
RECORDS HISTORY
Zac, Victor and Erin Cabral by the venerable yellow buses.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
49
ASSISTANT COACHES EAGLES GATA
CHAD LUNSFORD
2013 SEASON
WIDE RECEIVERS // RECRUITING COORDINATOR // FIRST SEASON
COACHING STAFF
THE LUNSFORD FILE Hometown:..........................Elberton, Ga. High School:.......................Elbert County College:..............Georgia College & State University, 2000 U.S. Sports Academy, 2002 Family:..................................... wife Tippy daughters Sophie and Josie son Rhett
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
EXPERIENCE
2013-............................. Georgia Southern wide receivers recruiting coordinator 2009-2013...................................... Auburn Director of Player Personnel (2013) Director of Scouting (2009-12) 2007-2009..........Georgia Military College linebackers special teams coordinator 2006-2007................... Griffin High School linebackers 2003-2006..................... Georgia Southern slotbacks 2001-2003.................... Appalachian State tight ends 1996-2000..........Georgia Military College linebackers (2000-01) running backs (1997-00) student assistant (1996-97)
HISTORY
RECORDS
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
2011............ Chick-fil-A Bowl Champions 2010............ BCS National Championship SEC Championship 2009................ Outback Bowl Champions 2006.......................Georgia State Playoffs 2005.....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 2004....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 2002........................... NCAA FCS Playoffs assistant coach 2001........................... NCAA FCS Playoffs assistant coach 1999......... Golden Isles Bowl Champions assistant coach 1998..............................Golden Isles Bowl assistant coach 1997..............................Golden Isles Bowl assistant coach
50
Former slotbacks coach for the Eagles from 2003County High School for legendary Coach T. McFerrin, 2006, Chad Lunsford returned to Statesboro as wide Lunsford was a two-way starter at linebacker and center receivers coach and recruiting coordinator in June 2013. for the Blue Devils. During his high school career, Elbert Lunsford brings both on-field coaching experience and County made four-straight appearances in the state an administrative background to the Georgia Southern playoffs and posted a 20-3 record in his junior and senior program as it begins the transition to the Football Bowl years. He graduated from Georgia College and State Subdivision (FBS) in 2013. University in May 2000 with a B.S. in biology and minor Lunsford spent the previous four years in an adminin mathematics and earned a Master of Sport Science istrative position with the Auburn football program, degree from the United States Sports Academy in 2002. serving as the Director of Scouting from May 2009 While at GCSU as an undergrad, he served as a stuthrough December 2012, and most recently as the Direcdent assistant with Georgia Military College, beginning tor of Player Personnel. Assisting with the day-to-day his career coaching the tight ends. In February 1997, he operations of Auburn football, with an emphasis on was hired as the running backs coach and handled sevrecruiting, organizing and overseeing the evaluation eral of the program’s administrative areas. The Bulldogs process fell under his purview. would play in three straight Golden Isles bowl games, Credited with making advancements in technology capture the 1998 National Junior College Athletics Asand introducing new ideas to assist the Tigers in their sociation (NJCAA) rushing title with an average of more recruiting wars, Lunsford assisted with and organized than 300 yards per game, and bringing home the 1999 numerous other aspects of Auburn’s recruiting process. Golden Isles bowl championship. The Tigers boasted three of the nation’s top recruiting Lunsford moved to the defensive side of the ball for classes in 2010, 2011 and 2012, with top-five rankings the 2000 season and his coaching efforts helped GMC for the first two classes and top-10 ranking for 2012. rank second nationally in total defense that year. An Success in the Tigers’ recruiting translated to success opportunity to coach on the offense again prompted him on the field as Auburn won the 2010 BCS national chamto accept an assistant coaching position at Appalachian pionship, 2010 Southeastern Conference Championship State where he would coach the tight ends for the 2001 and made appearances in two other bowl games. and 2002 seasons. Lunsford coached the slotbacks in his three seasons Married to Tiffany “Tippy” Hyde of Macon in 2002, (2003-05) on the Georgia Southern staff, including the the Lunsfords have three children, Sophie, Rhett and Eagles’ eventual all-time receptions leader Raja AnJosie. drews, who finished his career with 127 catches and as the record holder for receiving yards in a single season with 873. Armed with the ability to run and deliver blocks as well as catch passes in the triple option offense, his slotbacks contributed physically and statistically to threestraight NCAA Division I rushing titles to go along with a Southern Conference championship in 2004. After departing Georgia Southern in 2006, Lunsford spent a year at Griffin High School as a special education teacher and served as the outside linebackers coach. The Bears posted an overall record of 11-2 that season for a winning percentage of .917, highest in the program history to that point, and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. Two years back at Georgia Military College followed his time at Griffin with Lunsford taking a familiar place as linebackers coach and adding responsibilities as special teams coordinator. The Bulldogs continued their winning ways, posting an 18-4 record over those two seasons, with trips to the Pilgrim’s Pride and Mississippi Bowls. A punter and two linebackers earned national accolades with another linebacker, eventual Eagle Calvin West, recognized as an honorable mention for NJCAA All-America honors. A two-year letterman at Elbert Tippy and Chad Lunsford with their children (left to right),
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Sophie, Josie and Rhett
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Assistant coaches EAGLES GATA
ORLANDO MITJANS, JR. CORNERBACKS // FOURTH SEASON
THE MITJANS FILE Hometown:.......................New York, N.Y. High School:.............................................. College:......................Northeastern, 1982 Family:.....................................wife Claire
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1980-82 ................... Northeastern, safety 1978-80........................... Arkansas, safety
COACHING EXPERIENCE
51
HISTORY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
RECORDS
Claire and Orlando Mitjans with Stormy
2012 REVIEW
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
MEET THE EAGLES
2010-............................. Georgia Southern cornerbacks 2008-09........................... Tennessee State safeties 2006-08......................... Eastern Kentucky secondary 2005................................ Tennessee State defensive coordinator 1999-2004......................................Towson defensive coordinator (2004) secondary (2001-03) running backs (1999-00) 1998-99................................ Morgan State defensive coordinator (1999) secondary 1996............................................ C.W. Post secondary 1994...........................................Kent State secondary 1992-94........................................ Cheyney secondary 1983-84.................................Northeastern secondary
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2010....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2008.....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach 2007....................NCAA FCS First Round assistant coach
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
COACHING STAFF
ence secondary players. In 2002, five of his defensive players earned all-league honors. With a league-leading 21 interceptions in 2003, the Towson secondary set a school record with four returned for touchdowns. The season before, one of Mitjan’s senior safeties finished the 2002 season ranked ninth nationally in interceptions. Mitjans served as secondary coach at Kent State University (1994) and at C.W. Post College (1996) before accepting a similar position at Morgan State in January of 1997. As secondary coach, Mitjans helped his players record 28 takeaways and with five earning All-Conference honors. The following season Mitjans took the defensive coordinator’s role and improved Morgan State’s performance to a number-15 ranking in the Football Championship Subdivision. Three players he recruited went on to play professional football. Following his playing career, Mitjans spent two seasons as a student assistant coach at Northeastern University. He landed his first full-time coaching job at Cheyney University when he coached the secondary and coordinated special teams. Mitjans was selected to participate in the NFL’s minority internship program and had the opportunity to work with secondary coaches and players from NFL teams in Kansas City (2001), St. Louis (1999, 2000) and New York Jets (1994). In 2006, he was chosen as one of 20 coaches nationwide to attend the NCAA Expert Coaching Academy to prepare individuals for head coaching roles. Through his career, Mitjans has been responsible for the recruitment of several players who have gone to the NFL, including Jermon Bushrod of the New Orleans Saints (Towson), Antwan Molden of the Houston Texans (Eastern Kentucky), the Arizona Cardinals’ Dominique Rodgers Cromartie (Tennessee State), Vishante Shiancoe of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings (Morgan State), and Jim O’Neil (Towson) who is currently the defensive quality control coach for the New York Jets. Former Tennessee State free safety Anthony Levine was a member of the Baltimore Ravens, the Super Bowl XLVII champions. A safety on Lou Holtz’s Razorback teams from 1978-80, Mitjans transferred to Northeastern and played for the Huskies for his final two years. He graduated from Northeastern in 1982 with a degree in leadership. Mitjans and his wife, Claire, reside in Statesboro.
2013 SEASON
With one Eagle cornerback in the NFL and the strong likelihood of more to follow, Orlando Mitjans, Jr., encourages his corners to push themselves to become the best. With a penchant for teaching and passion for coaching, Mitjan employs his calm demeanor to stress critical points both on and off the field. Mitjans’ approach over the last three years has proven to be a winner. In the 2012 season opener, Valdon Cooper snatched his first career interception and ran it back 60 yards for a touchdown. He had his second interception just a few weeks later. A veteran in the defensive backfield, Lavelle Westbrooks added two interceptions to his career total, including a 72-yard return for touchdown against Samford. Upon arriving in Statesboro in 2010 as part of Coach Monken’s staff, Mitjans had a major and immediate impact on the cornerbacks and helped with the development of Laron Scott, a two-time All-American and Southern Conference selection, who is now with the New York Giants. Scott finished his career with nine career interceptions and set a single-season record in 2010 with six picks. Scott’s record performance, combined with the rest of the secondary, helped form the best Georgia Southern pass defense since 2001, when it ranked second in the FCS. The Eagles finished the 2010 season 11th in the nation under the tutelage of Mitjans. The coaching veteran came to Georgia Southern from Tennessee State where he served as secondary coach. In 2009, the Tigers ranked as the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) leader in pass defense and finished second in the OVC in total defense. Mitjans returned to Tennessee State after four years with other programs, including a year at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., where he was the co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. The opportunity at Montgomery Bell Academy cut short his stay at Florida A&M where he was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach during spring ball. Secondary coach at Eastern Kentucky from March of 2006 through February 2008, Mitjans helped mold a defense that produced an All-American and five All-Conference players. His secondary corps had 24 interceptions in 2007, and was the top-ranked pass defense in the OVC in 2007. The Colonels went on to win the OVC championship that year and three of his four starters were named to the OVC All-Conference team, including Derrick Huff. Huff was selected as the league’s defensive player of the year and earned first-team All-America honors. In his first stop at Tennessee State, Mitjans was assistant head coach and defensive coordinator with the Tigers in 2005. He coached the secondary where Tennessee State led the OVC in pass defense and total defense that season. At Towson University Mitjans started as the Tigers running backs coach in 1999. He took over the secondary in 2001, and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2004. Mitjans coached two All-Conference tailbacks, Noah Read, who led the Patriot League in rushing, and Jason Corle, the Tigers all-time leading rusher, then helped produce two All-Confer-
ASSISTANT COACHES EAGLES GATA
SEAN SATURNIO
2013 SEASON
TIGHT ENDS // SECOND SEASON
COACHING STAFF
THE SATURNIO FILE Hometown:.......................... Hilo, Hawai’i High School:....................................... Hilo College:............................... Hawai’i, 1992 Family:....................... daughter Christina son Isaiah
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
MEET THE EAGLES
1987-88.......................................... Hawai’i 1985-86.....................Beloit College (Wis.)
EXPERIENCE
2012.............................. Georgia Southern tight ends 2011.............................. Georgia Southern Director of Player Development 2000-2010...............Waipahu High School head coach (2002-2010) junior varsity head coach (2001) junior varsity assistant coach (2000)
Joining the Georgia Southern Football program in 2011, Sean Saturnio moved to an on-field coaching position tutoring the Eagle tight ends in March of 2012. He also assists offensive coordinator Brent Davis with the offensive line. Establishing the role of the tight end in the triple option offense, Saturnio works with the Eagles on the critical combination of blocking and versatility as a receiver. Recent Georgia Southern graduate and Eagle tight end Tyler Sumner was one of Saturnio’s students on the field. A converted wide receiver, Sumner adapted to the position well and was recognized by Phil Steele Publications for allConference honors after the 2012 season. Part of an effective offensive line that helped the Eagles claim their ninth NCAA rushing title with a Division I-best 399.4 yards per game, Sumner had a touchdown reception and averaged 19.0 yards per completion. Saturnio came to Statesboro after a successful nine-year head coaching career at Waipahu High School. The Hilo, Hawai’i, native led Waipahu to six postseason appearances during his tenure, including a semifinals appearance in the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) White Conference playoffs in his last season.
Saturnio assumed the head coach role at Waipahu after two seasons as an assistant coach for the program and led them to two OIA Division II championships (2006, regular season 2004) and a state (HHSAA) semifinals appearance in 2006. In his first season in 2002 and again in 2008, his Marauder team was one of the last 10 remaining in the playoffs. During his stint as head coach at Waipahu, he was named the OIA Division I Coach of the Year for the West Division in 2008 and was selected as the OIA Division II Coach of the Year in 2004. Saturnio was also honored four times as the KSSK Coach of the Week. After graduating from Hilo High School in 1985, Saturnio began his collegiate playing career on the Mainland at Division III Beloit College (Wis.) before transferring to Hawai’i. A walk-on for the Warriors, he earned a spot on the gameday roster as a wide receiver and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Hawaiian Studies in 1992. During his time at Hawai’i he met both former Eagle Head Coach Paul Johnson and current Head Coach Jeff Monken. Saturnio has two children Christina and Isaiah.
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals tight ends coach 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals Director of Player Development 2010............................. OIA DII Semifinals head coach 2008.................................. OIA DI Playoffs head coach 2007............................. OIA DII Semifinals head coach 2006........................... OIA DII Champions HHSAA Semifinals head coach 2004........................... OIA DII Champions (regular season) HHSAA Quarterfinals head coach 2002.................................. OIA DI Playoffs head coach
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
Isaiah and Sean Saturnio by bust of legendary Eagle Coach Erk Russell and inset photo of Christina.
52
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Assistant coaches EAGLES GATA
LAMONT SEWARD RUNNING BACKS // FOURTH SEASON
THE SEWARD FILE Hometown:.....................Warrenton, N.C. High School:.................... Warren County College:...............Western Carolina, 2003 Family:...................................... wife Bebe
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
2000-03..........................Western Carolina wide receiver
COACHING STAFF
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2010-............................. Georgia Southern running backs (2012-) wide receivers (2010-11) 2008-09................................ West Georgia wide receivers 2006-07..........................Western Carolina wide receivers 2004-05........ Warren County High School offensive coordinator
MEET THE EAGLES
Western Carolina, starting in 2006 as wide receivers coach. Seward also assisted with the Catamounts’ weekly offensive game plans and helped coach the kickoff and punt return teams. Seward increased the reception totals of thenjuniors Michael Hines and Eddie Cohen, with Cohen going on to claim WCU’s single-season record for reception yardage with 1,208. Cohen’s 2007 total of nine receiving touchdowns placed him fourth on the single-season chart, and he finished sixth on the WCU career list. Cohen was a two-time selection to the AllSouthern Conference in 2006 and 2007. Seward started his coaching career as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Warren County High School. He spent two seasons coaching in his hometown of Warrenton, N.C., before joining the Catamounts. Selected to the SoCon All-Decade Team (19972006), Seward finished his career third on the Catamount and SoCon list for receptions with 190. His 2,972 receiving yards placed him third on the WCU career list and fifth on the SoCon all-time list. Wearing number eight for Western Carolina from 2000-03, Seward caught a pass in 39 consecutive games and recorded at least one reception in 43 of 45 career games. He completed his career with 12 games of 100 receiving yards or more. Seward graduated in 2003 with a degree in sport management and a minor in marketing from Western Carolina. He and his wife Bebe reside in Statesboro.
2013 SEASON
The Georgia Southern running backs boasted tremendous success last season, helping power the Eagle offense to its second-highest per game rushing average ever (399.4) and ninth NCAA rushing title. Instructing and guiding that talent is Lamont Seward, who enters his fourth season as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern and second campaign as running backs coach. Seward spent his first two seasons on the banks of beautiful Eagle Creek coaching the wide receivers before shifting to his duties with the running backs prior to the start of 2012 spring practice. During those first two seasons on staff, he worked with quarterbacks coach Mitch Ware to develop one of the nations’ most efficent passing offenses. The Eagles ranked second in the nation in 2011 in passing effeciency, while freshman receiver Kentrellis Showers led the team with 15 catches for 258 yards and three touchdowns. Seward joined Jeff Monken’s staff in March 2010 after two seasons as the wide receivers coach at West Georgia. Seward helped install the option offense in his first season and refined the role of the wide receivers. The corps posted efficient numbers in 2010 and were critical to the execution of the developing offense. With the West Georgia football program as an assistant coach beginning in winter 2008 and through the 2009 fall campaign, Seward worked with the wide receivers and also assisted with the kickoff and punt return teams. Before joining the Wolves, Seward worked two seasons at his alma mater,
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
2012 REVIEW
2012....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2011....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach 2010....................... NCAA FCS Semifinals assistant coach
RECORDS HISTORY
Bebe and Lamont Seward at Allen E. Paulson Stadium
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
53
SUPPORT STAFF EAGLES GATA
CLIFF YOSHIDA
2013 SEASON
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT // FIRST SEASON
COACHING STAFF
THE YOSHIDA FILE Hometown:..........................Covina, Calif. High School:.................................. Covina College:................Cal Poly Pomona, 1963 Family:...... sons Christoper & Alexander
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1960-63 ..........................Cal Poly Pomona guard / linebacker
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2013......Georgia Southern defensive line 2012.........................Hillcrest High School defensive coordinator/line coach 2007-12............................Grambling State defensive coordinator/line coach 2004-07.................North Carolina Central defensive coordinator/line coach 2003-04..........................................Towson defensive coordinator defensive tackles & nose guards 2002-03..................... North Carolina A&T associate head coach defensive coordinator/line coach 1994-02.................................East Carolina director of football operations recruiting coordinator defensive line (1994-98) 1993-94..................... Southern University defensive coordinator/defensive line 1987-92......... Wake Forest defensive line 1981-86........Virginia Tech defensive line 1978-81...............................................Duke defensive coordinator (1981) defensive backfield (1980) defensive line (1978-79) 1973-78.................................. Wake Forest defensive coordinator/linebackers 1972...........................................Utah State defensive coordinator/linebackers 1971....... Cal Poly Pomona, offensive line 1970...........................................Utah State defensive ends/linebackers
HISTORY
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE
2008..Black College National Champions 2006..Black College National Champions 2001....................................... GMAC Bowl 2000... Gallery Furniture Bowl champions 1999.......................Mobile Alabama Bowl 1995................... Liberty Bowl champions 1994...................................... Liberty Bowl 1993..Black College National Champions 1992....... Independence Bowl champions 1986..................... Peach Bowl champions 1984...........................Independence Bowl
54
Building defensive systems as the coordinator at eight collegiate programs, Clifford Yoshida’s career spans more than four decades, service at more than 12 schools, and has resulted in untold influence upon hundreds of coaching colleagues and student-athletes. With experience in all areas of the defense, Yoshida joined the coaching staff as a defensive line coach and transitions to his new role as the Georgia Southern program begins its first season transitioning to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2013. The coordinator and line coach at Grambling State from 2007-2012, Yoshida helped prepare a defensive unit that worked to disrupt its opponents and those efforts added more hardware to the trophy cases of the storied program. The Tigers won their 14th black college football national championship and two Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) titles in 2008 and 2011 while contending for a third during those six years. During the 2011 championship run, defense played a key role as the Tigers reeled off seven straight victories and recovered a fumble for the winning touchdown in the title game versus Alabama A&M. Yoshida’s 2010 Tiger defense was ranked 20th nationally in scoring defense and 19th in defending the rush as Grambling went 9-2. Defensive tackle Jomarcus Savage and linebacker Cliff Exama gained the attention of opponents as ambassadors of Yoshida’s disciplined, but aggressive defense. Yoshida also tutored the SWAC’s best defensive player in Christian Anthony in 2009 as the dominant end was third in both sacks and tackles for loss and ranked among the nation’s top players. The 2008 defense improved upon already impressive rankings in total and scoring defense from the year before, holding its opponents to only 170 points (13.07 per game), the lowest Tiger total allowed since 1985. Two early losses, one at the hands of Colin Kaepernick and Nevada and other to Northwestern State, with co-defensive coordinators Jack Curtis and Kevin Corless, were the only marks on that 11-win conference and black national college football championship campaign. After the 2006 season, Yoshida left North Carolina Central for Grambling State with Coach Rod Broadway to again serve in the defensive coordinator’s role. In four years with NCCU as D.C., he helped turn around a program that had limited success into one that posted double-digit wins for the first, and second time ever, and won the black college national football championship in 2006. The defensive coordinator at Towson while current Eagle cornerbacks coach Orlando Mitjans, Jr., served on the Tigers’ staff, Yoshida spent one year with the program before accepting the defensive coordinator position at North Carolina Central. Yoshida added the North Carolina recruiting area to his responsibilities the year before when he became associate head coach and defensive coordinator for North Carolina A&T in 2002. Yoshida was part of five bowl games and an emotional 1999 season during his eight years at East Carolina from 1994-2001. The Pirates racked up postseason wins over Texas Tech and Stanford, but one of the most memorable victories may have been a come-from-behind upset of No. 9 Miami in Raleigh after Hurricane Floyd flooded much of the eastern half of the state. The Pirates picked up signature wins over West Virginia and N.C. State that season, running off five straight to rise as high as 16th in the Associated Press poll. The 1996 ECU team had made a mark on Miami once before as well, posting a 31-6 win over the Hurricanes, their worst loss in the Orange Bowl in 12 seasons. Yoshida guided the defensive line from for the six years from
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1994-99 before taking over the responsibilities as ECU’s recruiting coordinator for two additional seasons. Prior to joining East Carolina as the Pirates’ defensive line coach, Yoshida was the defensive coordinator with responsibilities for the defensive line at Southern University. In the 1993 season, the Jaguar defense helped propel the team to an 11-1 record, a first-ever Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship and the program’s first black college football national championship since 1960. At Duke, Yoshida showed his versatility, coaching the defensive line in his first two years, then working with the defensive backfield in 1980 before his promotion to defensive coordinator for the 1981 season. He then joined Coach Bill Dooley’s Virginia Tech staff, coaching the defensive line for five seasons, and helped build success in Blacksburg, Va. The final season with the Hokies in 1986 culminated with a 10-1-1 record, including a bowl win over N.C. State, and a national ranking. Yoshida returned to Wake Forest in 1987 with Coach Bill Dooley, and spent six years on the coaching staff as defensive line coach. During that tenure, the Demon Deacons produced the most wins since the coaching days of legend D.C. “Peahead” Walker (1937-50). The 1992 Wake team, which included current Georgia Southern Athletic Director Tom Kleinlein, beat Oregon in dramatic fourth-quarter fashion in the Independence Bowl to cap an 8-4 season and earn a top-25 ranking in the final polls. A position as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Wake brought Yoshida back to the East Coast once before. His first stay in Winston-Salem lasted from 1973-78 after he had spent his early coaching years at Utah State and his alma mater, California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Calif. Yoshida lettered for three years with the Broncos at guard and linebacker and earned team MVP honors as a senior. He was honored as the Cal Poly Pomona Athlete of the Year at the end of that academic year. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Yoshida continued with graduate studies and then joined the United States Marine Corps. Attaining the rank of captain, Yoshida was a platoon and company commander, serving his country for five years. He also played at offensive guard for the Quantico Marines Football team. A number of Yoshida’s former student-athletes have gone on to professional football careers, with several recognized for their accomplishments on the field. Bruce Smith, the winner of the 1984 Outland Trophy at Virginia Tech, was the top pick of the Buffalo Bills and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Smith, Michael McCrary (Baltimore Ravens/Wake Forest), and Rod Coleman (Atlanta Falcons/East Carolina) all earned All-Pro honors and were Pro Bowl selections. Four of those men, McCrary (Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XXXV),DeVone Claybrooks (Tampa Bay, Super Bowl XXXVII/East Carolina), Jay Williams (St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl XXXIV/Wake Forest) and Walter Scott (Green Bay, Super Bowl XXXI/East Carolina) have the distinguished honor of winning Super Bowl Rings. Smith, along with Coleman (Oakland) and Jason Banks (Arizona) were on conference championship teams, but did not come away with a ring. Current Oakland Raiders defensive line coach Terrell Williams, and Dwayne Ledford, the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line coach at Appalachian State, both of whom played for Yoshida at East Carolina, established coaching careers after their playing days were complete. Yoshida is a widower with two sons, Christopher and Alexander.
SUPPORT STAFF STEWART CARTER // EQUIPMENT MANAGER EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON
Stewart Carter enters his 14th year as Head Athletic Equipment Manager at Georgia Southern University, a position he began on the first day of spring workouts on March 27, 2000. He oversees all operations (budget management, equipment, maintenance, repairs) for not only the football team but all 16 varsity sports at Georgia Southern. His standout work was recognized when he was named District III ‘Equipment Manager of the Year’ by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association in 2009. Prior to joining the Eagles Athletic staff, Carter served as athletic equipment manager for the Fresno State Athletic Corporation, beginning in October 1997. As the department head, he handled budget management duties for apparel, equipment and repairs for eight Bulldog sport programs, including men’s basketball. From 1994 to 1997, Carter was Fresno State’s assistant athletic equipment manager responsible for the daily equipment room operations for football, baseball, men’s and women’s soccer. A five-year student football manager at his alma mater Georgia Tech from 1989 to 1994, Carter gained experience in all facets of the Yellow Jacket equipment operation. He was named head student manager as an upperclassman, heading the setup for all practice and game field operations and supervision of other student staff assistants. He earned his bachelor’s degree in management in March, 1994. Carter is a Certified Athletic Equipment Manager (1997) and a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association. He has also served on the Schutt, McDavid, and World Sporting Goods advisory boards. He and his wife Rose live in Statesboro.
BRANDY CLOUSE // DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE
2012 REVIEW
A team captain and four-year letterwinner for the Georgia Southern Cross Country and Track program begins her first year as Director of Football Operations for the Eagles. The native of Elberton, Ga., has spent the past two years with the Eagle Football program as a graduate assistant with responsibilities for operations and recruiting. She begins her duties immediately. Lee earned two degrees from Georgia Southern, a bachelor’s of business administration in 2011 and a master’s of business administration degree in 2013. During her two years as a graduate assistant in the Football office, Lee prepared itineraries and logistics for prospect official visits, assisted the staff with events and appointments, and managed the program’s recruiting database. Additional experience with local businesses enhanced her organization, management and customer service skills. Competing for the Eagles from 2007-2011, Lee participated in both cross country and indoor and outdoor track. She ranks in the Georgia Southern top 10 for her performance in the Southern Conference Cross Country championships, and recorded times that include her among the program’s best in the indoor 5,000m Run as well as several outdoor events. Recognized for her academic and athletic achievements with selection to the Southern Conference All-Academic team every semester during her undergraduate years, Lee also earned Georgia Southern University Dean’s List designation five times. She served for three years in a leadership role within the Eagle Athletics Department as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Board.
MEET THE EAGLES
KASSI LEE // DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
COACHING STAFF
Brandy Clouse organizes and runs the Athletic Sports Medicine department at Georgia Southern since being promoted to the Director of Sports Medicine in July 2008. Clouse oversees four full-time assistants and a number of graduate and student assistants, who work with all 16 of the Eagles’ Division I sports programs. She begins her second season with the Eagle Football program after handling the women’s basketball program for the previous nine years. Prior to her appointment at Georgia Southern, Clouse served as a graduate assistant at Marshall University, where she worked primarily with women’s soccer, women’s swimming, women’s golf, baseball and football. During her time with the Herd, she obtained her Master of Science degree in cardiac rehabilitation/exercise physiology. Clouse earned her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology/athletic training from Georgia Southern in December, 2000. As a student trainer, Clouse assisted with the Eagle women’s soccer, women’s basketball and football programs, as well as the GSU football camp. A native of Conyers, Ga., Clouse graduated from Heritage High School in 1995. She and Rob Clouse were married in May 2009 and are the parents of a son, Brayden.
TOM MELTON // ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
55
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
RECORDS
Tom Melton rejoined the Eagle staff in March 2004 and begins his 10th season as head strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Southern. Melton, who also carries the title of Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance, coordinates the programs for all GSU teams and provides a direct strength training leadership role to the Eagle football program. Melton served as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Southern from July 1998 to November 1999 and worked primarily with Eagle basketball, Olympic sport programs, and assisted with football. He accepted a position as associate head strength and conditioning coach at Colorado State University where he helped the Rams’ football program to three bowl appearances, including two trips to the Liberty Bowl. Prior to returning to Georgia Southern, Melton spent two years on the Clemson staff as assistant strength and conditioning coach where he coordinated and implemented all training for the Tigers’ Olympic sport programs. During his time at Clemson, Melton coached four strength and conditioning All-Americans. Head strength and conditioning coach at Wofford, he worked with all Terrier student-athletes and he directed all activities in the fitness center and weight room. Melton is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina, earning a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Upon graduation, he served two years as a graduate assistant in the USC strength and conditioning program. The Columbia, S.C., native has worked with 17 teams that have participated in NCAA bowls, tournaments, and playoffs, six of those at Georgia Southern. During his career Melton has coached 16 athletes who have received the honor of strength and conditioning All-American by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, including 10 athletes from GSU. Melton is a member of the NSCA and the USAW. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a certified Club Coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. He is also a certified speed coach through the National Association of Speed and Explosion. In 2009, Melton earned his master’s degree in kinesiology/coaching from Georgia Southern University. Melton, the father of three children, Reagan, Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson Wesley, recently married the former Callie Gilbert. They reside in Statesboro with her daughter Maddie Swaid.
EAGLES GATA
EAGLE HEAD COACHES
AMY BONNER
MARK BYINGTON BRIAN DUNLEAVY RODNEY HENNON
NATE KELLOGG
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Soccer
Baseball
Swimming & Diving
JEFF MONKEN
MSG TIM PARKS
ANNIE SMITH
DUSTIN WOOD
KEVIN KENNEDY
LARRY MAYS
CHRIS VOZAB
NICK ZIEZIULA
Men’s Soccer
Golf
MARLO MINCEYCross Country/ Track & Field
Football
Rifle
Softball
Volleyball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Tennis
TEAM PHySICIANS
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
Women’s Tennis
DR. DON AARON
DR. HORACE DEAL
Orthopedic Surgeon
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
Orthopedic Surgeon
DR. RUSSELL HERRINGTON
Physician Medical Director
DR. BRIAN DELOACH
Chief of Staff University Health Services
DR. JOHN HODGES
Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Director
DR. HARVEY ELLERSON Dentist
in memory of
DR. HUDSON POWELL
DR. DELAN GAINES
Orthopedic Surgeon
DR. JARRETT WALDEN Dentist
Georgia Southern team dentist -- 1981-2013
HISTORY
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS NATE BAKER
56
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
JOSH CHRISTIAN-YOUNG
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
CHRIS COUCH
JAYBO SHAW
ATHLETICS DIRECTORy GENERAL MAILING ADDRESS: Department of Athletics, P.O. Box 8086, Statesboro, GA 30460 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 590 Herty Drive, Room 1125, Statesboro, GA 30458 Phone Area Code (912) unless noted
NELLIGAN SPORTS................................................................P.O. Box 8086 Chris Blair (General Manager)................................................................ 478-8553 Ryan Chambers (Director of Sales)......................................................... 478-8552 RIFLE..................................................................................... P.O. Box 8082 Tim Parks (Head Coach)......................................................................... 478-0037 SOCCER-MEN’S............................................................... P.O. Box 8082-21 Kevin Kennedy (Head Coach)................................................................. 478-1204 Ben Freakley (Assistant Coach)............................................................. 478-7842 SOCCER-WOMEN’S......................................................... P.O. Box 8082-22 Brian Dunleavy (Head Coach)................................................................ 478-0270 Kelly Farrell (Assistant Coach)............................................................... 478-1146 SOFTBALL........................................................................ P.O. Box 8082-23 Smith, Annie (Head Coach).................................................................... 478-1501 Liz Beirne (Assistant Coach).................................................................. 478-0983 SPORTS MEDICINE......................................................... P.O. Box 8082-25 Brady Petty Clouse (Director)................................................................. 478-7581 Kassandra Kelly....................................................................................... 478-7582 Paul Tschida............................................................................................. 478-5509 Caren Walls.............................................................................................. 478-5053
BUSINESS OFFICE................................................................P.O. Box 8086 Lauren Buck............................................................................................. 478-7803
STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES..............................................P.O. Box 8030 Allison Ruff (Director).............................................................................. 478-0746 April Callaway (Administrative Secretary)........................................... 478-0746 Lauren DeLuca......................................................................................... 478-0567 John Egan................................................................................................. 478-8042 Karen Tedders.......................................................................................... 478-2384
CHEERLEADING.................................................................... P.O. Box 8076 Dr. Barry Munkasy (Head Coach)........................................................... 478-0985 EQUIPMENT...........................................................................P.O. Box 8082 Stewart Carter (Head Manager)............................................................. 478-5970 Sarah Gearhart (Assistant Manager)..................................................... 478-2424
GOLF............................................................................... P.O. Box 8082-05 Larry Mays (Head Coach)....................................................................... 852-3769 Carter Collins (Assistant Coach)............................................................ 852-3771
TICKET OFFICE .....................................................................P.O. Box 8115 Cowart Building, 203 Lanier Drive John Ramfjord (Ticket Manager)............................................................ 478-9467 Kris Draper (Assistant Manager)............................................................ 478-9467 TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY ............................... P.O. Box 8082-27 Marlo Mincey (Head Coach)................................................................... 478-0784 Adam Colorito (Assistant Coach)........................................................... 478-5815 Harold Rose, Jr. (Assistant Coach)......................................................... 478-5815 TENNIS - MEN’S............................................................... P.O. Box 8082-17 Nick Zieziula (Head Coach)..................................................................... 478-7067 TENNIS - WOMEN’S......................................................... P.O. Box 8082-18 Amy Bonner (Head Coach)..................................................................... 478-0887 VOLLEYBALL.................................................................... P.O. Box 8082-24 Dustin Wood (Head Coach)..................................................................... 478-0784 Scott Smith (Assistant Coach................................................................. 478-5453
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
57
HISTORY
GAME OPERATIONS/GROUNDS...........................................P.O. Box 8086 Brandon Cox (Director)............................................................................ 478-0295 Glenese Doyle.......................................................................................... 478-0295 Roger Inman............................................................................................. 531-1359 Nick Paserchia......................................................................................... 536-9110 Nick Scull.................................................................................................. 478-0295
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING...............................................P.O. Box 8084 Tom Melton (Assistant AD).................................................................... 478-0296 Skyler Pyles (Assistant Coach)............................................................... 478-7593
RECORDS
FOOTBALL..............................................................................P.O. Box 8084 Jeff Monken (Head Coach)...................................................................... 478-5522 Victor Cabral (Assistant Coach/Defensive Line).................................. 478-5522 Kevin Corless (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)...................... 478-5522 Jack Curtis (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties).................................. 478-5522 Brent Davis (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line)............................ 478-5522 Orlando Mitjans, Jr. (Cornerbacks)........................................................ 478-5522 Sean Saturnio (Tight Ends)..................................................................... 478-5522 Lamont Seward (Running Backs)........................................................... 478-5522 Mitch Ware (Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks).............................. 478-5522 Clifford Yoshida (Director of Player Development)............................... 478-5522 Daniel Kuhn (Executive Assistant to Head Coach).............................. 478-5522 Kassi Lee (Director of Football Operations)........................................... 478-5522 Chris Ball (Video Coordinator)................................................................ 478-1955
SWIMMING & DIVING..................................................... P.O. Box 8082-20 Nate Kellogg (Head Coach)..................................................................... 478-1474 Allie Campbell (Assistant Coach).......................................................... 478-1474
2012 REVIEW
BASKETBALL - WOMEN’S............................................... P.O. Box 8082-03 Chris Vozab (Head Coach)...................................................................... 478-5376 Lisa Jackson (Assistant Coach).............................................................. 478-5861 Justin Phoenix (Assistant Coach).......................................................... 478-1486 Chris Gillett (Assistant Coach)............................................................... 478-5849
MEET THE EAGLES
BASKETBALL - MEN’S.............................................................. P.O. Box 8082-03 Mark Byington (Head Coach)................................................................. 478-5376 Larry Dixon (Assistant Coach)............................................................... 478-5834 Randy Peele (Assistant Coach).............................................................. 478-2326 Andrew Wilson (Assistant Coach)......................................................... 478-5328 Jason Slay (Director of Basketball Operations)..................................... 478-0095
NCAA COMPLIANCE & ELIGIBILITY.....................................P.O. Box 8030 Keith Roughton (Director)....................................................................... 478-0746 Megan Bearden (Assistant Director)..................................................... 478-7291 Dr. Chris Geyerman (Faculty Athletic Representative)........................ 478-5838
COACHING STAFF
BASEBALL............................................................................. P.O. Box 8095 Rodney Hennon (Head Coach)............................................................... 478-1350 B.J. Green (Assistant Coach).................................................................. 478-1331 Chris Moore (Assistant Coach)............................................................... 478-5188
MEDIA RELATIONS................................................................P.O. Box 8085 Barrett Gilham (Director)........................................................................ 478-5448 Rose Carter (Assistant Director)............................................................ 478-0352 Marc Gignac (Assistant Director)........................................................... 478-5388 AJ Henderson (Assistant Director)........................................................ 478-5071
2013 SEASON
ATHLETIC FOUNDATION........................................................P.O. Box 8115 Cowart Building, 203 Lanier Drive John Mulherin (President)...................................................................... 478-5520 David Beaubien (Eagle Fund Executive Director)................................ 478-5520 Kathryn Bryant........................................................................................ 478-7711 Justin Callaway....................................................................................... 478-8527 Terry Harvin (Director of Development, Atlanta Region).............. 478-718-9114 Frank Hook (Director of Donor Relations).............................................. 478-0160 Dee Parker (Donor Records).................................................................... 478-7752 Pam Parker............................................................................................... 478-5520 Sally Scott (Donor Fulfillment Coordinator)........................................... 478-5520
MARKETING..................................................................... P.O. Box 8086-01 Gordon Hunter (Director)........................................................................ 478-5377
EAGLES GATA
ATHLETICS............................................................................. P.O. Box 8086 Tom Kleinlein (Director of Athletics)...................................................... 478-5047 Cathy Beene (Senior Associate AD/SWA)............................................. 478-5047 Jeff Blythe (Senior Associate AD/Internal Operations)........................ 478-5047 Gleen Hart (Associate AD/External Operations).................................. 478-5047 Shayne Brinson (Athletics Secretary).................................................... 478-5376 Lanell VanLandingham (Administrative Assistant)............................. 478-5047
MEET THE EAGLES
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
49
JAKE ABRAHAM LS 5-10 220 R-FR CUMMING, GA (SOUTH FORSYTH)
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Improved consistency in longsnapping and needs to continue work on protection duties… Did not see game action... posted a 3.31 GPA in spring 2012, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above. PREP: Placed fourth in the voting for Chris Rubio Award honoring the top long snapper in the nation and earned a 4.5 star rating from Chris Rubio Long Snapping... Two-sport athlete who won four letters each in football and lacrosse... Twotime all-Forsyth County selection in lacrosse and all-county pick in football as a junior and senior... Started all 11 games at long snapper as a junior and had 10 starts as a long snapper, center and defensive end as a senior... Played for Eagles football Coach Jeff Arnette... Played midfield, attack and defense for Eagles and captained lax team for two years... Member of Team Crease lacrosse club that posted a 65-10 record, won three tournaments and finished the season ranked seventh nationally at the Dick’s Sporting Goods national championship tournament... Selected as Academic MVP for South Forsyth lacrosse as a senior.
MEET THE EAGLES
PERSONAL: Born March 18, 1994 in Los Angeles, Calif.... Full name is Jake Alexander Abraham... Son of Jeffrey and Laura Abraham. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Business Administration.
99 TERICO AGNEW DL 6-4 217 SR
2012 REVIEW
STOCKBRIDGE, GA (EAGLE’S LANDING)
49
JUNIOR (2012): Great pass rusher provides experience and depth at defensive end… Played in 10 games… Came in to help Brent Russell drop ODU’s Taylor Heinicke on a big 4th and one play… Shook off Monarch offensive lineman to charge Heinicke on dangerous 4th and 6 play late in fourth quarter, forcing him to throw off-balance for incompletion…LS Tallied5-10 sack in Jacksonville opener, pushing Dol220 R-FR phins back six yards… SharedCUMMING, a sack of Samford quarterback with Dion DuBose GA (SOUTH FORSYTH) and credited with a QB hurry late in the game… Made two solo tackles in secondhalf action at Western Carolina… Had pass breakup vs. Howard… Vertical leap of 40.5” is tied for third on the Iron Works all-time record list.
HISTORY
RECORDS
JAKE ABRAHAM
SOPHOMORE (2011): Crowned Mr. GSU in the spring... Played in five games, including the first three games of the year... Registered a tackle against Tusculum FRESHMAN (2012):with Redshirted… Improved consistency in longsnapping and (9-10) and assisted a sack... Also played against Samford, Western Carolina, needs to continue work on protection duties… Did not see game action... posted Furman and Presbyterian... Posted three tackles and a stop for a loss for the Whitea 3.31 GPA inspring springgame. 2012, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs team in the of 3.0 or above. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in 10 games... Sacked William & Mary PREP: Placedforfourth votinginforEagle Chrisplayoff Rubio win... AwardAlso honoring the top long quarterback a lossinofthe 12 yards had a quarterback snapper in the nation and earned a 4.5 star rating from Chris Rubio Long Snaphurry against the Tribe... Totaled four solo tackles and six assisted tackles... Had ping... Two-sport athlete who won four letters in football lacrosse... Twotwo assisted tackles at Western Carolina and ineach Wofford playoffand game... Picked up County in lacrosse and all-county pick in football as a juatime halfall-Forsyth of a sack vs. Elon...selection Registered a pass broken up at Furman. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in football, and two each in lacrosse and basketball... Played for Joe Teknipp... Team captain as a junior and senior... School record for sacks in a game (6) as a senior... All-Region and All-Southern Crescent
60
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
[ T ERIC O AG N E W ] pick... Named to inaugural Southern Crescent All-Star team and recorded 12 tackles with three tackles for loss and four sacks... MVP of lacrosse team as a sophomore at Terry Parker High School (Jacksonville, Fla.). PERSONAL: Born April 7, 1991 in Anderson, S.C... Middle name Suave is after the song titled “Rico Suave”... Son of Felicia Morgan... Business student of the year at Eagle’s Landing High School... Newspaper/Yearbook Sports Editor... Most treasured possession is his Bible... Favorite movie is “Remember the Titans” because of the way the team overcame adversity... Favorite thing about Georgia Southern is the involvement of the crowd at Paulson Stadium and hearing fans yell “Georgia... Southern...” Would want to see Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic because he has developed a passion for classical music... Grandmother had the biggest influence on his life because of her unrelenting effort to provide for her family while going to earn her bachelor’s degree... Aunt Tammy Williams played four years of basketball at USC... Invited to Disney to learn from professional performers... Auditioned for American Idol during summer of 2013. MAJOR: Biology with a minor in Spanish. nior and senior... Started all 11 games at long snapper as a junior and had 10 starts as a long snapper, center and defensive Agnew’s Career Defensive Statsend as a senior... Played for Eagles football Coach Jeff Arnette... Played midfield, attack and defense for Eagles and captained Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF lax team for two years... Member of Team Crease lacrosse club that posted a 65-10 2010 10-0 2.5-18 0 1 1 1-0 record, won three 4 6 10 3.0-19 tournaments and finished the season ranked seventh nationally 2011 5-0 0 1 1 championship 0.5-3 0.5-3 0 0 0 at the Dick’s Sporting Goods national tournament... Selected as 0-0 Aca2012 10-0 3 1 4 1.5-12 1.5-12 0 1 1 0-0 demic MVP for South Forsyth lacrosse as a senior. 25-0 7 8 15 5.0-34 4.5-33 0 2 2 1-0 PERSONAL: Born March 18, 1994 in Los Angeles, Calif.... Full name is Jake Alexander Abraham... Son of Jeffrey and Laura Abraham. Agnew’s Career Highs Career-high tackleson– majoring 3 at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (P) (3U) MAJOR: Planning in Business Administration. Career-high sacks – 2 at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (P) (2 solo) Career-high tackles for loss – 2 at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (P) Fumble recovery – 1 at Wofford, 12-11-10 (P) Quarterback STatisticsHurry Key – 1 at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (P) Pass – 1 tackle twice: vs. Howard, 11-10-12; 11-20-10 a Breakup assisted (P) at Furman, postseason contest apc average per carry or catch PBU pass breakup apg average per game QH quarterback hurry att attempts REC receptions ff forced fumble SKS sacks FG field goals made t touchdown scored on play FGA field goals attempted TD touchdowns fr fumble recovery TFL tackle for loss G-S games played-started TT total tackles INT interception u unassisted tackle long long individual play (team) xp extra points made net net yards xpa extra points attempted
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
32 WILLIAM BANKS RB 5-9 195 SR
AUGUSTA, GA (AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN)
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF
JUNIOR (2012): High-effort, tough player whose heart makes up for his lack of height… Has a true passion for playing the game of football and wants to be the go-to guy in critical situations… Played in all 14 games with starts against Chattanooga and Appalachian State with offensive touches in 11 contests… Finished season with 442 rushing yards and four touchdowns… Scored career-best three rushing touchdowns vs. Mountaineers (4, 20, 36)… Career day against ASU with 19 carries yielded best 129-yard total for second career 100-yard outing… Careerlong 36-yard rush finished off a five-play, 80-yard drive in second quarter… Tied career-long rush of 36 against Howard the following week to bring Eagles to Bison 11 and eventual touchdown… Finished day with six carries for 62 yards… Scored first career touchdown (13) and went over 100-yards rushing vs. Western Carolina… Contributed 26-yards to the 9-play, 93-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter vs. Catamounts… Carried five times for 36 total yards at ODU, all during fourth-quarter scoring drive to tie game at 35 all… Brought GSU all the way to the ODU five for first-and goal with back-to-back rushes, including long of 17 vs. Monarchs… Picked up 69 yards in Chattanooga triple overtime win with long of eight coming as Georgia Southern drove for second TD in first-quarter action…Registered three total tackles (1u, 2a), though stats not indicative of all contributions on special teams unit… Won first letter… Enrolled in two-week field study for Sport Management major after end of semester… Class visited with several executives from sports organizations on the West Coast including the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, Nike and many others… Earned academic honors as a member of the University’s Dean’s List for Fall 2012 with 3.50 grade point average.
97
SOPHOMORE (2011): Did not see game action. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010): Did not see game action.
JA K E B A N TA
FRESHMAN (2009): Redshirted.
LS 6-2 243 SO
MAJOR: Sport Management.
72 72
442 442
6.1 6.1
LONG
4 31.6 36 (t-ASU, HU) 4 31.6 36 (t-ASU, HU)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Enters fall as starting longsnapper… Earned letter and saw action in 14 games as long snapper and on special teams… Credited with fumble recovery vs. Chattanooga on punt return to give Eagles ball back for score-tying drive in fourth quarter. FRESHMAN (2011): UAB: Redshirted. PREP: Three-year letterman at Collins Hill High School seeing action at four different positions: offensive line, defensive end, long snapper and fullback... Played for Coach Kevin Reach... Also earned a varsity letter in baseball... Graduated with honors and 3.7 grade point average.
RECORDS
Banks’ Highs Rushing yards – 129 vs. Appalachian State, 11-3-2012 Rushing TDs – 3 vs. Appalachian State, 11-3-2012 Rushing attempts – 19 vs. Appalachian State, 11-3-2012 Long Rush – 36 on two occasions, vs. Howard, 11-10-2012 vs. Appalachian State, 11-3-2012 (TD) BANKs’ DEFENSIVE Highs Tackles – 2 vs. Elon, 9-22-12 (2a)
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (UAB/COLLINS HILL)
2012 REVIEW
Banks’ Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG 2012 14-2 14-2
MEET THE EAGLES
[ W ILLIAM BA N K S ]
PERSONAL: Born September 5, 1992... Son of Troy and Janice Banta... Member of the USSSA AAA baseball team that won the National World Series as a 10-yearold.... Favorite all-time athlete is Babe Ruth and current active athlete is LeBron James. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Exercise Science. HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
61
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
92 J O N AT H A N B AT T L E
2013 SEASON
AMERICUS, GA (AMERICUS-SUMTER)
COACHING STAFF
PERSONAL: New father to son Caden, born March 2013... Son of Jonathan Sr., and Brenda Battle. MAJOR: Intending on a major in Sport Management.
DT 6-1 286 SO
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Powerful player who benefitted from game experience and had outstanding spring... Expected to contend for a starting role… Became more effective as he became more comfortable with defensive scheme… Recorded four tackles in Blue-White game… Played in 11 contests including playoff games at Old Dominion and North Dakota State… earned first letter in first year of competition… Recorded first career sack against Samford for a loss of eight yards… Quickly got across the line of scrimmage to sack Appalachian State quarterback for loss of 10 yards on 4th-and 9 play as Eagles took over on their own 40 and scored a touchdown two plays later… Had a tackle for loss at Old Dominion to go along with two solo tackles… Added name to defensive stat chart with a solo tackle and assist vs. Elon… Made two standout tackles at Georgia… Registered tackles in nine games with at least one solo tackle in six contests.
BATTLE’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2012 11-0 7 6 13 3.0-19 2.0-18 0 0 0 0-0 11-0 7 6 13 3.0-19 2.0-18 0 0 0 0-0 BATTLE’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 2 on four occasions: Elon, 9-22-12 (1u,1a); Howard 11-10-12 (1u,1a); at Georgia (1u,1a), 11-17-12; at Old Dominion (2s) TFL – 1 on three occasions: at Old Dominion 12-8-12 (P); vs. Samford 9-29-12; App. State 11-3-2012 Sack – 1 on two occasions vs. Samford 9-29-12; App. State 11-3-2012
91 DILLON BLECKLEY TE 6-1 220 R-FR
CLAYTON, GA (RABUN COUNTY)
FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted. PREP: Selected as one of the Ultimate 100 by Southeast Rivals.com... Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN.com... Ranked 67th for his position by Scout. com... 1-AAAA first team All-Region pick as a sophomore with 99 tackles and four sacks... Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Associated Press honorable mention in 2010... Recorded 75 tackles and had eight sacks as a senior... Earned Americus Times-Recorder Defensive Player of the Week honors in back-to-back weeks with 10 tackles and one for a loss with two sacks in win over Washington County... Played for Panthers’ Head Coach Michael Pollack...
[JONATH AN BATT LE]
PREP: Played for Coach and former Eagle Danny Durham at Rabun County High School… Selected as school’s athlete of the year … Named Team MVP for Wildcats and was a Region 8-AA first team pick… Four-year letterwinner and two-time captain for football team… Listed as Region 8-AA honorable mention as a sophomore and junior … Earned the Summer Sacrifice Award… Also a four-year letterwinner on Wildcat basketball team with first team Region 8-AA accolades as a senior after honorable mention recognition as a junior… Won the Defensive Award as a junior and Coaches Award in his final season. PERSONAL: Full name is Dillon Bryan Beckley… Born March 3, 1994 in Gainesville, Ga…. Son of Bryan and Jeanne Bleckley… Has a sister Chelcey… Enjoys hunting, fishing and eating when he has spare time and steak would be his top choice for dinner… “Friday Night Lights” is his favorite movie… Names NBA’s Klay Thompson and NFL tight end Dallas Clark as his favorite athletes… If could ask for another talent, would like the ability to sing… Ritual of riding the yellow buses is his favorite Georgia Southern tradition… Writes that his dad has had the biggest influence on his life because “he has pushed me my whole life to become the person I am today.”
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
Won overall MVP and Strongest Man awards for the sophomore class at the national underclassmen combine.
RECORDS
5 ROBERT BROWN RB 5-11 206 SR
HISTORY
MACON, GA (MACON-WESTSIDE)
JUNIOR (2012): Will assist program in another capacity after June 2013 announcement of retirement from participating in practice or competition… Worked hard on offseason strength and conditioning program after missing much of 2012 and all of spring 2013 with injuries… Earned third letter seeing action in five games with one start… Picked up 122 yards on 14 carries for 8.7 average yards per attempt on the year… Had a 63-yard outing in season
62
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES [ RO BER T BROW N ]
EAGLES GATA
opener against Jacksonville, coming on only three rushes… Season-long rush of 31 vs. Dolphins, combined with 24 yards by Dominique Swope, accounted for 55 of 80 yards on the final touchdown drive in first win of 2012… Rushed five times against Samford for 40 yards and moving the chains three times for Eagle first downs… Returned to the field with 19 yards on five attempts at Furman before being sidelined for the rest of the season.
Brown’s Career Receiving Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG 2010 13-12 5 48 9.6 0 3.7 2011 13-8 6 49 8.2 0 3.8 2012 5-0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 31-20 11 97 8.8 0 3.1
LONG 16 (ASU) 23 (UTC) – 23 (UTC) RECORDS
MAJOR: General Studies.
Brown’s Career Highs Rushing yards –178 (24 atttempts) at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (P) Rushing TDs – 1 on 12 occasions Rushing Attempts – 24 (178 yards) at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (P) Long Rush – 80t at Western Carolina, 11-13-2010
2012 REVIEW
PERSONAL: Full name is Rinaldo Robert Brown... Born October 13, 1990 in Macon, Ga... Most treasured possession is a photo of his mother, who passed away when he was 13 years old... Cites his mother and his uncle as having the biggest influence on his life because “they both passed when I was young, making me appreciate and be thankful for the people and things that I have in my life... Favorite Georgia Southern tradition is the pre-game chant... Father to daughter Kirsten who turned two in April 2013.
Brown’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG LONG 2010 13-12 213 1004 4.7 7 77.2 80t (WCU) 13-8 136 937 6.9 5 72.1 68 (UTC) 2011 2012 5-0 14 122 8.7 0 24.4 31 (JAX) 31-20 363 2,063 5.7 12 66.5 80t (WCU)
MEET THE EAGLES
PREP: Region I AAAA Offensive Player of the Year... first-team All-Region selection as a senior... Helped lead Seminoles to 11-2 record and Elite 8 appearance... Rushed for 1,917 yards on 274 carries and 22 touchdowns as a senior... Averaged 6.99 yards per rush and 147.5 yards per game... Had six receptions for 80 yards and one TD... 2009 Macon Touchdown Club Back of the Year and earned “Back of the Week” honors three times... Named one of “Middle Georgia’s 12 to Treasure” by the Macon Telegraph... All-Middle Georgia first team selection at running back... Westside-Macon team MVP following 2009 season... Selected to play in the 2009 Georgia Coaches North-South game... Gained 770 yards in junior season... Coached by Cedric Risper.
COACHING STAFF
FRESHMAN (2010): Became the first freshman since Adrian Peterson (1998) and first true freshman since Joe Ross (1987) to rush for more than 100 yards in his collegiate debut with 122 yards on 20 carries and a TD against Savannah State... Finished the season with 1,004 yards and seven touchdowns to become the first true freshman to total more than 1,000 yards since Joe Ross in 1987... Ran for his career-best total of 178 yards on 24 attempts in playoffs against William & Mary and had the Eagles’ first touchdown of the game... One of six different Eagles with a rushing touchdown against Tigers... Scored dramatic four-yard overtime touchdown against Appalachian State that would prove to be the gamewinner against the previously undefeated team... Ran for a then-career-best and then-game-high 153 yards against Western Carolina, which included the longest rush of the season with 80-yard touchdown gallop in the third quarter... Ran for team-best 66 yards against Coastal Carolina... One-yard run gave Eagles their first touchdown of the game against Chanticleers... Scored on three-yard rush for first TD of game against The Citadel... Scored on a six-yard up-and-over for a touchdown vs. the Blue Hens in the playoffs, finishing the season with his 1,004 yard total... Led the Eagles in rushing in six games with 91 yards on 19 carries in Furman game and 77 yards vs. South Carolina State... Named to the SoCon All-Freshman team... Also won Freshman of the Week honors on back-to-back weeks for efforts against Appalachian State with game-winning touchdown and against Western Carolina (17 carries, 153 yards, 1 TD).
2013 SEASON
SOPHOMORE (2011): SoCon Media Association Second Team All-Conference selection... SoCon Offensive Player of the Week for October 10th after rushing for 169 yards against Chattanooga (10-8)... Played in 13 games with eight starts and tallied 937 yards and five touchdowns... Posted three games of 100 yards or more and had a pair of 90 yard rushing performances... Also caught six passes for 49 yards including a long of 23 yards against the Mocs... Averaged 6.9 yards per rush and 8.2 yards per catch... Ranked 59th in the FCS with 72.8 yards per game... Scored a touchdown in five of the first seven games and in the first two games of the season... Totaled 11 plays of 20 or more yards... Carried the ball 20 times for 140 yards in the season opener at Samford (9-3)... Three games later rushed for 116 yards in only 11 carries at Elon (10-1)... Rushed for 83 yards on just four carries in the FCS Playoffs against Old Dominion (10-3).
Brown’s RECEIVING Career Highs Receiving yards – 29 vs. Chattanooga, 10-8-11 (2 rec) Receptions – 2 three times: most recently vs. Chattanooga 10-8-11 Long reception – 23 vs. Chattanooga, 10-8-2011 BROWN’s DEFENSIVE Highs Tackles – 1 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 (1a)
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
63
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
23 J O H N AT H A N B RYA N T
RB 5-9 177 SR
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
CAIRO, GA (CAIRO)
JUNIOR (2012): Practiced in every session of spring ball… Expected to emerge as a leader of running backs group… Adapted well to hybrid T-back position with ability to run and catch passes… Will use speed to team advantage as starter and on all special teams… Blocks well on perimeter and was one of only two running backs to win coveted belt trophy award in fall 2012… Potential to take over main kickoff return duties… Played in all 14 games with 12 starts at T-Back, earning third letter… Finished season third on team for rushing and receiving… Totaled 506 yards rushing with two touchdowns (78, 42) and 197 receiving yards on seven catches (28.1 avg/c)… Averages 18.9 yards per rush and 18.0 yards per catch over three-year-career… Also returned six kickoffs for total of 125 yards (long 37)… Ran for 71 yards against Old Dominion in NCAA playoff quarterfinals with 28 yards on two carries in Eagles’ first scoring drive… Advanced Eagles 31 yards to the Monarch five-yard line before finally being thrown down on left sideline in opening drive of the second half… ESPN broadcaster Clay Matvick said after Bryant’s gain, ”every time he touches it (the ball), he does something special”… Had two kickoff returns in ODU playoff game, including game-long return of 34 to start Eagles on their own 40-yard line to begin assault on two-touchdown deficit… Rushed for a team-best 75 yards (six attempts) at Furman with a 42-yard TD, the longest by an Eagle against Paladins since 83-yard Jayson Foster score in 2006… Also pulled in two receptions for 55 yards at Furman… Put Eagles on Paladin side of the field with season-best 41-yard grab on third-and-12… Ran for 78-yard touchdown to open second half vs. Elon, longest rush of his career and tied for 11th-longest rush in Georgia Southern history… Finished Elon game with season-high 82 yards on two attempts… Had 10 of the Eagles’ longest plays during season (six rushing, four receiving)… Top receiver for Eagles in two games… Matched two reception total three times in 2012 at The Citadel, at Furman and vs. Appalachian State with most yards (67) coming against the Mountaineers… Had most rushing attempts of 2012 at Georgia with eight… Ran for 28 yards combined with Banks’36-yard TD run compiled most of Eagles 5-play 80-yard scoring drive in second quarter vs. Appalachian State… Set the table for Jerick McKinnon’s 16-yard touchdown with 56-yard rush in second quarter against Howard… Earned weekly belt trophy for 10 knockdowns in Eagle win over Samford… Cleared the path with great block for Darreion Robinson’s 20-yard touchdown run in first overtime at Chattanooga… Returned two kickoffs for 56 yards against ASU, including one for career-best 37 yards… Racked up 828 all-purpose yards with at least one rushing attempt in every game, 7 receptions (197 yards) and 6 kickoff returns (125 yards)… Selected to Phil Steele Publications’ All-Southern Conference third team… One of 41 Eagles to earn grade point averages of 3.0 or above for Fall 2012. REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in all 14 games with eight starts, including six in a row in the middle of the year... Rushed 26 times for 217 yards and two touchdowns and caught 13 passes for 355 yards... Posted a season-high 95 yards on just 10 carries against Furman (10-15)... Made six rushes for 65 yards including a season-long of 34 yards against Maine (10-10).
HISTORY
SOPHOMORE (2010): Started at slotback, but broke leg in season opener vs. Savannah State and missed the rest of the 2010 season... Yielded four carries (15 yards) and a reception (20 yards)... Returned six punts against Tigers (6-47, long 14). FRESHMAN (2009): Started three games and played in 10... Registered 10 catches for 129 yards... Had highest average per catch on team... Caught last-second 16yard pass from Kyle Collins vs. Furman for first career touchdown... Tied careerbest with three receptions in that game and had season-best total of 52 yards including long of 31... Had three catches vs. Western Carolina... converted Lee Chapple pass, gaining 15 yards on 3rd-and-7 during Eagles’ opening drive vs. Catamounts... Finished game with 33 yards... Made first career start at Appalachian State... Two receptions for 27 yards vs. The Citadel... Totaled three total tackles for
64
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
[ JO HN AT HAN BRYAN T ] the year on special teams, including two unassisted at Appalachian State... Joined the program in January after gray-shirting during fall 2008... Caught three passes for 13 yards in the Blue-White game. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned All-Region honors three years in football... Placed at state track meet all four years... Lettered in basketball, track and football... Played football for Coach Tom Fallow. PERSONAL: Born October 6, 1989... Son of Charles Bryant and Maxine Smiley… His family has been a major influence, “The excitement I give them by playing these sports”... Most admires Coach Tom Fallow... Enjoys basketball and video games... Favorite professional team is Atlanta Falcons... Hails from same hometown as former Eagle teammate and Dallas Cowboy safety J.J. Wilcox. MAJOR: General Studies. Bryant’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET APC TD APG LONG 2009 10-3 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 – 2010 1-1 4 15 3.8 0 15.0 6 (SSU) 2011 14-8 26 217 8.3 2 15.5 34 (MAINE) 2012 14-12 55 506 9.2 2 36.1 78t (ELON) 39-24 85 738 8.7 4 18.9 78t (ELON) Bryant’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 95 vs. Furman (10 att.), 10-15-11 Rushing attempts – 10 vs. Furman, 10-15-11 Rushing touchdowns – 1 on four occasions, at Furman 10-20-12; Elon 9-22-12; at NDSU 12-17-11; vs. Furman 10-15-11 Long Rush – 78 (TD) vs. Elon, 9-22-2012 Bryant’s Career Receiving Stats Year G-S REC YDS APC TD APG LONG 2009 10-3 10 129 12.9 1 12.9 31 (FUR) 2010 1-1 1 20 20.0 0 20 20 (SSU) 2011 14-8 13 355 27.3 2 25.4 57 (PC) 2012 14-12 7 197 28.1 0 14.1 42 (ndsu) 39-24 31 701 22.6 3 18.0 57 (PC)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
Bryant’s Career Return Stats – Kickoffs – – Punt Returns – Year No Yds Avg TD LR No Yds Avg TD LR – 2 6
– 23 125
– 11.5 20.8
– – 0 17 (Sam) 0 37 (utc)
8
148 18.5
0 37 (utc)
6 8 –
47 71 –
7.8 8.9 –
0 14 (SSU) 0 33 (TUS) – –
14 118
8.4
0 33(TUS)
Bryant’s Career RETURN Highs Kick return yards – 56 at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 (2 returns) Kick returns – 2 twice at Chattanooga, 10-27-12; at ODU, 12-8-12 (P) Long kick return – 37 yards at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 Punt return yards – 47 vs. Savannah State, 9-4-10 Punt returns – 6 vs. Savannah State, 9-4-10 Long punt return – 33 yards vs. Tusculum, 9-10-11
MAJOR: General Studies. Butler’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG LONG 2010 15-2 2 13 6.5 0 0.9 19 (SCSU) 2012 13-1 13 111 8.5 1 8.5 36 (ODU) 28-3 15 124 8.3 1 4.4 36 (ODU) Butler’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 46 at Old Dominion, 12-8-2012 (P) Touchdowns – 1 at Old Dominion, 12-8-2012 (P) Rushing attempts – 4 at Old Dominion, 12-8-2012 (P) Long rush – 36 at Old Dominion, 12-8-2012 (P)
2013 SEASON
2010 2011 2012
chant before the game and touching the Erk statue... If he could have a ticket to any game, would want to attend the Super Bowl because of the intensity and feel for the game by being there... Names his mother as having the biggest influence in his life because “without her, none of this would have happened and I am truly blessed to have her in my life.”
26 T R AY B U T L E R RB 5-8 190 JR
STOCKBRIDGE, GA (WOODLAND)
Butler’s Career Highs Receiving yards – 39 at Wofford, 12-11-10 (P) Receptions – 2 on four occasions vs. Elon, 9-25-10, at Western Carolina, 11-13-10 at Wofford, 12-11-10, at Delaware, 12-18-10 (P) Touchdowns – 1 three times: at WCU, 10-6-2012; at Wofford, (25 yds) 12-11-10 (30 yds); at Coastal Carolina (25 yds), 9-18-10
2011 1 0 0.0 0 0 – – – – – 2012 1 20 20 0 20 (UTC) 1 20 20.0 0 17 (HU)
2
20 10.0
0 20 (UTC)
1
20 20.0
0 17 (HU)
BUTLER’s Career RETURN Highs Kick return yards – 20 at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 (1 return) Kick returns – 1 twice at Chat, 10-27-12; at Coastal Carolina, 9-18-10 Long kick return – 20 yards at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 Punt return yards – 20 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (1 return) Punt returns – 1 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 Long punt return – 17 yards vs. Howard, 11-10-12 BUTLER’s DEFENSIVE Highs Tackles – 1 on five occasions
71
SOPHOMORE (2011): Redshirted. FRESHMAN (2010): Played in all 15 games with starts against Savannah State and Delaware... First career reception with 7-yard catch against Savannah State... Play set up field goal for 27-0 Eagle lead over Tigers... Picked up a tackle after Savannah State recovered a fumble... Made first career touchdown catch and his longest of the year (25 yards) at Coastal Carolina... Had two of the Eagles’ five touchdown receptions, including 25-yard catch to start the scoring against Wofford in the playoffs... Stat line against the Terriers showed a tie for a career best with two receptions and with a career-best 39 yards.
OL 6-1 269 SR
MACON, GA (MACON-WESTSIDE)
JUNIOR (2012): Eagles’ veteran offensive lineman with most experience with 29 starts in 39 career games who will be relied on for leadership… Expected to play in the tradition of Georgia Southern’s All-Americans and add to impressive lineage… Showed versatility by moving from left to right tackle and helped out at guard when injuries took their toll in spring… Played in 12 games with starting assignments in five… Three-year letterwinner at offensive tackle earned postseason honors from several sources… College Sports Madness saved a spot on its third-team All-America offense for the junior… Both coaches and media members
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
65
HISTORY
PERSONAL: Born Rotravis Lakwan Butler in Miami, Fla., on January 5, 1992... Son of Leartis Butler... Two favorite movies are “Taken” and “Don’t Be a Menace to Society”... Favorite food is steak... Favorite Georgia Southern traditions are the
DORIAN BYRD
RECORDS
PREP: Selected to 2009 4AAA All-Region team... 71 career receptions for 1,525 yards... Scored 25 career touchdowns for Wolfpack... Earned second-team AllRegion honors as a junior... Named Woodland High School Player of the Year as a junior and senior... Played for Coach Scott Schmitt... Earned three letters in football and one each in baseball and track and field... Named first-team all-region in baseball and led team in batting average... 2010 Georgia state meet qualifier in the 200 meter Dash... Selected for numerous offensive player of the week honors.
2012 REVIEW
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2012): Solid backup experience in 2012 will lead to starting role for 2013… Strong back with great hands and good open-field speed who may also find a home on special teams… Played in 13 games and earned second letter… Made start at Furman at T-Back and had offensive touches in 10 games… Rushed for 111 yards on 13 carries and credited with a touchdown… Recovered fumble at ODU two-yard line to score the Eagles’ 20th point of the afternoon… Ran for 11 yards on the previous play to give Eagles first down in the redzone… Put it into overdrive after great block by Darreion Robinson to go 36-yards up the left sideline to ODU five-yard line setting up a McKinnon touchdown two plays later… Hauled in only catch of the year, a career-long 30-yard touchdown reception from Jerick McKinnon at Western Carolina… Single carry in Howard game resulted in 26-yard gain in third-quarter scoring drive… Returned one kickoff and one punt during season.
MEET THE EAGLES
BUTLER’s Career Return Stats – Kickoffs – – Punt Returns – Year No Yds Avg TD LR No Yds Avg TD LR
COACHING STAFF
Butler’s Career RECEIVING Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG LONG 2010 15-2 13 168 12.9 2 11.2 25t (CCU,Wof) 2012 13-1 1 30 30.0 1 2.3 30 (WCU) 28-3 14 198 14.1 3 7.1 30t (WCU)
Bryant’s DEFENSIVE Highs Tackles – 2 at Appalachian State, 10-24-09 (2U)
EAGLES GATA
Bryant’s Career RECEIVING Highs Receiving yards – 86 vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11 Receptions – 3 twice: vs. WCU 9-19-09; vs. Furman 11-14-09 Receiving touchdowns – 1 on three occasions: at Alabama 11-19-11 (39 yds); at Elon 10-1-11 (7 yds); vs. Furman, 11-14-09 (16 yards) Long reception: 57 yards vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11
MEET THE EAGLES
15
EAGLES GATA
[ DO RI A N BY RD] CA R LO S CAV E LB 5-10 224 SR
2013 SEASON
MACON, GA (MACON-WESTSIDE)
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
JUNIOR (2012): Intelligent player with tremendous knowledge of the defensive scheme… Will add depth to talented linebacker group and see action on special teams… Played in eight games and earned third letter… Credited with five tackles in Blue-White spring game… Recorded first career sack against Howard, dragging Bison QB down eight yards behind line of scrimmage… Tallied three solo tackles and had an assist on another in that game… Had career-best two pass breakups in season opener vs. Jacksonville along with a solo tackle against Dolphins… Recognized for academic excellence as a member of the University’s Dean’s List for Spring 2013 with a 3.63 grade point average… Included in the list of 41 Eagle Football student-athletes who posted GPAs of 3.0 or above with a 3.31 for Fall 2012… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters. SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in the first eight games of the season with four starts before suffering a season-ending injury... Tallied 18 stops on defense with a pair of tackles for loss... Made three stops including one for a six yard loss in the season opener at Samford (9-3)... Also made three tackles at Elon (10-1)... Tallied a season-high four tackles twice first against Furman (10-15) and again at Appalachian State (10-29).
of the Southern Conference named him to the first team All-Conference offense… Southern Pigskin and Phil Steele Publications concurred with those choices, also selecting him for first team Southern Conference honors on offense… Big factor in Eagles’ rushing game success as Georgia Southern captured the NCAA Division I rushing title averaging 399.4 net yards per game, second best average in program history (1999-419.0)… Offensive line also helped push for four of the top six NCAA FCS single-game rushing performances of the year, including the top total in the NCAA with 614 at Western Carolina… Registered 10 knockdowns vs. Samford, tying for team best in that game… posted three straight weeks with solid numbers on knockdown chart with nine vs. Wofford, seven at Furman and eight at Chattanooga. SOPHOMORE (2011): All-Southern Conference Second Team selection by the league’s head coaches... Appeared in 12 games with nine starts on the offensive line... Started the first 9 games of the year before missing two games against Alabama (11/19) and Old Dominion (12/3)... Helped the offense average 320.4 rushing yards per game in his 9 starts... Appeared in the final two playoff games against Maine (12/10) and North Dakota State (12/17). FRESHMAN (2010): Started all 15 games at left tackle... Named to the SoCon AllFreshman team. PREP: First-team All-Region as a senior... Graded out an average of 90 percent during senior season... Three-time “Lineman of the Week” for Westside-Macon as a senior... Named Macon Touchdown Club Lineman of the Week (2009)... Coached by Sheddrick Risper.
HISTORY
MAJOR: General Studies. BYRD’s CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S 2010 15-15 2011 12-9 2012 12-5
FRESHMAN (2010): First collegiate tackle pulled down SSU quarterback for a one-yard loss... Posted three assisted tackles at Navy... Blocked punt at Coastal Carolina to position the Eagles at the Chant five-yard line and eventual TD for 10-0 Eagle lead... Finished the season in the top 10 in tackles with 33.... Made first start vs. Elon and had a then-career-best seven tackles... Registered a career-best 10 tackles in starting role in playoff game at Delaware... Played in all 15 games. PREP: First-team All-Region pick at inside linebacker as a senior following first-team All-Region selection at outside linebacker as a junior... Recorded 85 tackles and six sacks as a senior for the Seminoles... Also had one fumble recovery and one interception, scoring touchdowns on each... Played for Coach Sheddrick Risper... Named All-Region, All-County, and All-State... voted by team as “Spirit of the Defense” as a senior... As a junior, recorded 112 tackles and four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown... Won team’s Most Improved Award as a junior... Selected as lineman of the week vs. Jones County in 2008 with two interceptions, including one a touchdown... Twoyear letterwinner in football... Also lettered in track and field with participation in the 110 meter dash and 300 meter hurdles, as well as a member of the 4x100 relay team. PERSONAL: Born September 1, 1992 in Brooklyn, N.Y... Full name is Carlos Ricardo Cave, Jr... Son of Renita Tate... Influenced greatly by his family because “they pushed him to become one of the best”... Favorite Georgia Southern Tradition is the pre-game chant. MAJOR: Sport Management. Cave’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2010 15-2 20 13 33 4.5-11 0.0 0 1 0 0-0 2011 8-4 12 6 18 2.0-9 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 8-0 4 1 5 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 2 0 0-0
31-6 36 20 56 7.5-28 1.0 0 3 0 0-0
39-29
66
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES [CARLO S CAV E]
EAGLES GATA
touchbacks… Helped Eagle defense in Wofford victory as Terriers had less than advantageous field position as two of Cherry’s five punts landed inside the Wofford 20 and he averaged 58.5 yards on four total kickoffs… Had eight kickoffs at Old Dominion… Averaged 54.6 yards on 10 kickoffs in season opener vs. Jacksonville with one touchback… Registered a tackle to stop Furman kick returner and prevent potential touchdown on long return… Earned first letter… Posted a 3.40 GPA in spring 2012, one of 31 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters. SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in three games and made one punt attempt... Tallied a 29-yard punt against Furman (10-15)... Punted three times for the White team in the spring game and averaged 42.3 yards per punt with a long of 50 yards.
FRESHMAN (2009): Redshirted.
PERSONAL: Born Luke Wynton Cherry on April 8, 1990 in Jacksonville, Fla.... Mom, Reina, played basketball at Texas Tech... Cousin Skip Cherry played basketball at Valdosta State... Has made several mission trips to Haiti... Lists Messailler, Haiti, as his favorite place... Favorite color is blue... Favorite food is his mother’s chicken parmesan... Would most want tickets to the World Cup final match because “that tournament carries more bragging rights than all other tournaments”... Favorite movie is “Shawshank Redemption”... Older brothers Jay and Elliott have had the biggest influence on his life because “they have showed me how to live this life well and do it with great character, passion and joy”.
Cherry’s Career Punting Stats Year GP No Yds Avg I-20 FC 50+ Cave’s Career Highs Tackles – 10 at Delaware, 12-18-10 (8u, 2a) TFL – 1 on seven occasions, most recently 1 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (solo) Sack – 1 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (solo) Blocked punt at Coastal Carolina, 9-18-2012 (credited with 21 yd. return)
LUKE CHERRY P 6-3 206 SR
NEPTUNE BEACH, FL (PROVIDENCE)
Cherry’s Career KICKING Stats Year G XP XPA Pct FG FGA Pct Pts FG Long 2010 1 – – – – – – – – – 2011 3 – – – – – – – 2012 14 0 0 .000 0 1 .000 0 – 18 0 0 .000 0 1 .000 0 – Cherry’s Career Kickoff Stats Year GP No Yds Avg TB FC 60+
Long
2010 1 2 2011 3 – 2012 14 79
108 – 4704
54.0 0 0 1 – – – – 59.5 10 0 51
61 (WCU) – 65 (many)
4812
59.4
61 (WCU)
18
81
10
0
52
RECORDS
2010 Western Carolina: (2) 61, 47 2012 Jacksonville: (10) 54, 62, 58, 62, 63, 13, 65, 65, 65, 39 The Citadel: (4) 62, 65, 60, 50 Elon: (6) 65, 65, 60, 60, 58, 57 Samford: (6) 62, 62, 52, 61, 58, 50 WCU: (7) 65, 65, 60, 60, 58, 57 Wofford: (4) 64, 60, 64, 46 Furman: (4) 61, 61, 64, 56 UTC: (5) 67, 60, 65, 50, 65 ASU: (3) 62, 61, 65 Howard: (9) 62, 57, 59, 58, 59, 65, 65, 65, 57 UGA: (2) 64. 60 UCA: (5) 65, 65, 65, 62, 56 ODU: (8) 62, 56, 62, 62, 55, 64, 65, 53 NDSU: (3) 58, 65, 65
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
JUNIOR (2012): College Football Performance Awards named him to its initial watch list for punter of the year honors… Handled punting and kickoff duties for the Eagles in 2012… Long punt of the season (54 yards) came against Samford, where he placed four punts inside the Bulldogs’ 20-yard line… Had eight punts (41.2 yards per punt) and six kickoffs (57.5) in that game, including a 51-yard punt and two 62-yard kickoffs and had shorter punts with perfect placement… Solid kickoffs and punts forced Samford to start drives inside its own 25-yard line 11of-14 times … Approached career long mark in only punt attempt in Dec. 8 playoff game at Old Dominion with 53-yard effort… Career punting attempts (46) and yards totals (1,717) good for 10th on Georgia Southern career lists… Registered outstanding performance vs. Elon with six kickoffs for a 60.8 average (1 TB) and four punts as Phoenix started drives four times inside its own 20 and three times inside the 25… Averaged 60.9 yards on nine kickoffs against Howard with three
2010 1 – – – – – – – 2011 3 1 29 29.0 0 0 0 29 (FUR) 2012 14 45 1688 37.5 14 12 4 54 (SAM) 18 46 1717 37.3 14 12 4 54 (SAM)
2012 REVIEW
45
Long
MEET THE EAGLES
MAJOR: Marketing.
COACHING STAFF
PREP: First-team All-State kicker as a senior and second-team all-city selection at kicker... Played in two all-star senior bowls... Went 9-10 in field goals and had a long field goal of 50 yards as a senior... Also had 40 touchbacks that year... Played for Coach Paul Peterson... Earned three letters in football and two in basketball... Captain of nationally ranked Providence basketball team as a senior.
2013 SEASON
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action against Western Carolina... Joined the team as a walk-on after attending Florida State as a student, but did not participate in athletics.
67
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
30 VA L D O N C O O P E R CB 5-11 170 JR
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
ELBERTON, GA (ELBERT COUNTY)
[ LUKE CH ER RY] Cherry’s CAREER HIGHS FG made – FG Attempts – 1 at Old Dominion, 12-8-12 (P) Kickoffs – 10 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 Kickoff Yards – 546 vs. Jacksonville (10 kickoffs), 9-1-2012 Long kickoff – 65 yards, multiple times, listed above Punt yards – 330 vs. Samford (8 punts), 9-29-12 Punts – 8 vs. Samford, 9-29-12 Long punt – 54 vs. Samford, 9-29-12
87
ILLINOIS (2011): Transferred to the Eagles after playing 10 games for Illinois... Saw action in the first nine contests and the win over UCLA in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl... Made a solo stop in his debut against Arkansas State. PREP: Three-star recruit by Rivals... Played for head coach Sid Fritts at Elbert County High School... Lettered four times and served as team captain... Earned AllRegion honors twice and First Team All-State honors his senior season... As a senior, carried the ball 94 times for 906 yards and 12 touchdowns, while catching four passes for 48 yards... Defensively, registered 25 tackles, three for loss, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one interception... Also returned six kickoffs, including two for touchdowns, for an average of 48.8 yards per return... Returned five punts for 25.6 average and one TD... Also played basketball for two years... Won a number of track & field titles including the long jump state title twice, 110 hurdles, and member of Region 8 AA Track & Field Championship Team. PERSONAL: Born Valdon Monroe Cooper on October 5th, 1992 in Royston, Ga... Son of Latrivia Hardman and Valdon Cooper, Sr. MAJOR: Exercise Science.
ED COLLINS
RECORDS
SOPHOMORE (2012): Projected starter at cornerback and expected to contribute on special teams… Caught on quickly to nuances of position after making transition to defense… High-tempo, athletic player who improves with every rep he takes with potential for All-Conference honors… Played in 13 games, missing only the Central Arkansas game, with 10 starts at cornerback… Won letter in first year with the Eagles… Posted 33 total tackles on the year (27u, 6a) with three tackles for loss (-13 yards) and two interceptions… Tied for team lead with seven passes broken up… Ranked fifth on the SoCon passes defended list with teammate Lavelle Westbrooks with nine on the year… Returned first-career interception 60 yards for a touchdown vs. Jacksonville after Dolphins started drive on Eagle side of the field… Solo tackle at The Citadel prevented Bulldogs from converting third down in fourth quarter… Third-quarter interception vs. Elon put Eagles on the Phoenix 40 with eventual go-ahead field goal… Added a solo and assisted tackle against Phoenix… Registered career-best six tackles vs. Howard (5u, 1a) including a tackle for loss and two passes broken up… Matched five solo tackles with five against Old Dominion in playoff win along with two pass break ups… Introduced himself to Monarchs with tackle for loss, putting ODU in a 4th and 13 situation… Recorded first career tackle for loss (-4 yards) and first career pass broken up vs. Wofford… Had then-career-best four solo tackles vs. Samford and matched that total against Appalachian State… Totals on the year included two solo tackles at Western Carolina and three assisted tackles at Furman… Made two solo tackles and had pass broken up in first quarter at Georgia before suffering dislocated finger.
COOPER’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
WR 5-9 189 SO
LILBURN, GA (BROOKWOOD)
2011 10-0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 13-10 27 6 33 3.0-13 0.0 2-60 7 0 0-0
HISTORY
23-10 28 6 34 3.0-13 0.0 2-60 7 0 0-0 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Dedicated scout team player who saw quality reps in spring 2013… Played in opener vs. Jacksonville and in Homecoming game vs. Howard. MAJOR: Planning to major in Multimedia Communications.
68
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
COOPER’s Career Highs Tackles – 6 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (5u, 1a) TFL – 1 three times, most recently at Old Dominion, 12-8-12 (P) (solo) Interceptions – 1 twice, vs Elon, 9-22-12, vs Jacksonville 9-1-12 (60-yd TD) Touchdown – 1, vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12, 60-yard interception return
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
MAJOR: Plans to major in Sport Management.
M O N T AY C R O C K E T T
44
WR 6-0 169 R-FR
ROCK HILL, SC (SOUTH POINTE)
EAGLES GATA
85
PERSONAL: Born James Montavius Crockett on December 11, 1993 in Rock Hill, S.C... Son of James Hemphill and Mary Crockett... Has four older siblings, April Isom, Tony Crockett, Gina Walls and Jaris Hemphill.
QUAUN DANIELS LB 6-1 213 JR
FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 10 games including the final nine games of the year... Made four tackles with three coming as solo stops... Made two tackles for the Blue team and started at linebacker in the 2012 Spring Game. PREP: All-Region I-AAAAA first team defense... helped lead Colquitt County to state championship game... Totaled 77 tackles and 12.5 sacks as a senior in 2010... Tallied 15 QB hurries... Had three of the Packers’ six sacks for loss of 32 yards against Grayson... recorded nine tackles in state final with three tackles for loss... Named to the Georgia All-Star Team for Border Wars game against Florida... Recorded three sacks for the South team in the Georgia North-South All-Star game... Secured a spot on the New Year’s All-Tournament team with 17 points and 27 rebounds to lead the Colquitt County basketball team to a come-from-behind 50-37 victory over Berrien.
MAJOR: General Studies. DANIELS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G-S U A TT TFL
SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
2011 10-0 3 1 4 2012 11-0 5 4 9
0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0
0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0
21-0 8 5 13
2012 REVIEW
PERSONAL: Born Quauntarious Daniels on November 18, 1992 in Moultrie, Ga., ... son of Gerald Greer, Jr....names his father as his biggest influence because “he has, to the best of his abilities, taught him how to be a good man and father once he starts his own family”... favorite tradition at Georgia Southern University is watching Freedom fly across the field.
MEET THE EAGLES
[ VALDO N COOPER ]
SOPHOMORE (2012): Possesses great knowledge of workings of Eagle defense and has ability to play any of the three linebacker positions… Pushes himself constantly to improve in all aspects of the game… Played in 11 games with considerable contributions on special teams… Earned second letter in as many years… Tallied two solo tackles in opener vs. Jacksonville… had solo tackles in Samford, Howard and Old Dominion games… had two assisted tackles at Georgia and one each against Western Carolina and Central Arkansas.
COACHING STAFF
PREP: Played for head coach Strait Herron at South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C... Helped the Stallions to the 2008 and 2011 3-AAA State Championships... Selected All-Area three times and All-Region twice... Helped South Pointe to 10 or more wins in three seasons... Named All-State in 2011 and selected to the Charlotte Observer Second Team All-Defense squad... Served as team captain during the 14-1 State Title run his senior year... Caught 27 passes for 605 yards and seven touchdowns that season... Averaged 22.41 yards per catch and posted a seasonlong 82 yard grab against Nation Ford on October 7th... Caught five passes for a season-high 148 yards in a 28-21 win over Rock Hill on September 16th... Lettered four times in football and twice in track and field.
MOULTRIE, GA (COLQUIT COUNTY)
2013 SEASON
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Returns to the wide receiver position after helping at running back during spring 2013… Had several highlight-reel catches during scrimmages… Could contribute immediately to success of Eagle passing game… Graceful athlete with exceptional extension and body control… Has exceptional speed for size … Redshirted… Honored as scout team player of the year for his efforts in preparing the Eagle defense during fall 2012… Posted a 3.42 GPA for the spring 2013 semester, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team to record GPAs of 3.0 or above.
RECORDS
DANIELS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles – 2 on four occasions, most recently at Georgia, 11-17-12 (2a)
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
69
MEET THE EAGLES [ LO GAN DAVES ]
EAGLES GATA
74 LO G A N DAV E S OL 6-2 310 JR
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
BLUE RIDGE, GA (FANNIN COUNTY)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Missed all 2013 spring practices while recovering from injury… Eagle offensive line will rely on his combination of exceptional strength, attention to detail and on-field leadership… Started 11 games and appeared in 13 games at guard, missing only the Howard game…Had 59 knockdowns during regular season with 12 vs. Appalachian State and nine in Old Dominion victory… Won second letter award, logging more than 600 plays on offensive line… In lineup for every offensive play in triple overtime win at Chattanooga… Model of consistency as Eagles posted the top rushing yards average in the nation (399.4) and top single-game rushing total (614) across all NCAA divisions… Improved on 3.0 grade point average from Fall 2012 to 3.14 GPA in Spring 2013… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters. FRESHMAN (2010): Joined squad for fall practice. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Clark Drennan at Fannin County High School... Won Most Valuable Offensive and Defensive lineman awards for the Rebels as a junior and senior... Started on varsity as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Full name is Logan Prescott Daves... Born December 10, 1991... Son of Ricky and Sonya Daves... Has two brothers, Weston and Chase and one sister Candace... Lists his parents as the people he admires most... Lists economics as most interesting class he has taken so far at Georgia Southern. nior at Camden County High School... Helped lead Wildcats to two 3-AAAAA state championships... Earned four letters in football… Born Ean L. Days on October 26, 1990... Lives with his guardian, Ella Sears... Has four siblings.
MAJOR: Exercise Science. DAVEs’ CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
MAJOR: General Studies.
2011 9-1 2012 13-11
33
2012 REVIEW
22-12
35
JAMES DEAN
LB 6-1 207 SO
BRUNSWICK, GA (GLYNN ACADEMY)
E A N D AY S
RB 5-11 219 JR
RECORDS
KINGSLAND, GA (CAMDEN COUNTY)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Still recovering from injury that prevented him from making significant contributions on the field… Perfect body type for B-back… Once healthy, could help in backup role and on special teams… Saw limited action in Jacksonville and Howard games.
HISTORY
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): ILLINOIS: Played in six games as a running back for Illini after moving from defensive side of the ball in spring 2011. FRESHMAN (2010): Practiced with Illinois defensive unit, but did not see game action. PREP AND PERSONAL INFO: Played for Head Coach Jeff Herron at Camden County High School in Kingsland, Ga. after transferring from Hollywood Hills High School in Hollywood, Fla... Named All-State by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... Tallied 1,367 yards on the ground and averaged 24 yards per kickoff return as a se-
70
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
FRESHMAN (2012): Tough football player who will use same characteristics that made him a good running back on the defensive side of the ball… Will provide depth for linebackers corps… Saw action in 10 games on special teams in addition to his contributions on offense in seven contests… One of seven true freshmen to see game action and earn a letter in 2012… Carried for 95 yards on five attempts against Western Carolina… Scored first career touchdown, a 43-yard touchdown run that capped the scoring against the Catamounts… Ran for 47 yards on three plays to set up William Banks’ 13-yard TD at Western Carolina… Selected the Southern Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance at Western Carolina… Also voted Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n’ Shake Freshman of the Week for week of October 8th after WCU game… Picked up key first down on seven-yard carry in Eagle drive in second quarter at The Citadel… Credited for one solo tackle vs. Central Arkansas and assisted tackle on kickoff return vs. Howard… Registered two solo and two assisted tackles at Georgia… Achieved perfect 4.0 grade point averages for both Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters for inclusion on the University’s President’s List.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
MAJOR: Planning on a major in Mechanical Engineering.
APC TD APG 8.6 1 12.0 8.6 1 12.0
LONG 43t (wcu) 43t (wcu)
DEAN’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 95 at Western Carolina (5 att.), 10-6-12 Rushing attempts – 5 at Western Carolina, 10-6-12 Rushing touchdowns – 1 at Western Carolina, 10-6-12 Long Rush – 43 (TD) at Western Carolina, 10-6-12
95 DEONTE DEMPSEY DL 6-3 253 R-FR
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Raw talent with advantage of natural physical strength… Made major improvements during spring practice… Possesses great intensity and work ethic and comes to work every day.
PERSONAL: Born Deonte Dempsey on October 31, 1993 in Brandon, Fla... Son of Derera and Leroy Dempsey... Has two siblings Nikesi Williams and Deja Dempsey... Father played quarterback at Mulberry High School in Mulberry, Fla.
PERSONAL: Born Matthew Dobson on January 15, 1993 in Tallahassee, Fla... Son of Terry and Ronda Dobson... Has two sisters Stephanie Bean and Chelsea Jenkins. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Health and Physical Education. Dobson’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET APC TD APG 2012 12-0 8 29 3.6 0 2.4 12-0 8 29 3.6 0 2.4
LONG 13 (JAX) 13 (JAX)
Dobson’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 17 vs. Jacksonville, (5 att.), 9-1-12 Rushing attempts – 5 vs. Jacksonville, (5 att.), 9-1-12 Rushing touchdowns – Long Rush – 13 vs. Jacksonville, (5 att.), 9-1-12 Passing yards – 29 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 Pass attempts – 2 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 Pass completions – vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (29 yds. to Zach Walker) Passing touchdowns – 1 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (29 yds. to Zach Walker) Long completion – 29 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (to Zach Walker, TD) Dobson’s Career DEFENSIVE Highs Tackles – 4 at Furman, 10-20-12 (3u, 1a)
HISTORY
MAJOR: Graphic Communications Management.
PREP: Played for head coach Robert Craft at North Florida Christian in Tallahassee, Fla... Four-year starter at North Florida Christian School, playing two years at safety and two at quarterback... Completed 174 of 303 pass attempts for 2,509 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2011... Also carried the ball 98 times for 828 yards and 15 scores on the ground... Finished his career at North Florida with 4,297 yards passing and 42 touchdowns on 304 completions in 526 attempts... On the ground he carried the ball 192 times for 1,415 yards and 20 touchdowns... Ranked as the #29 best dual-threat quarterback by Rivals.com and the 57th overall quarterback by ESPN... Three-star quarterback by both associations... First Team All-State selection both seasons at quarterback... Tallahassee QB Club Offensive Player of the Year in 2010 and MVP in 2011... Named All-District by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association... Appeared in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association and the Florida-Georgia War of the Border All-Star Game in 2011... Led North Florida to two state titles and a 38-8 record during his career... Post a top-10 GPA in all four years of varsity football and was named to the National Honor Society... Lettered four times in football and served as team captain his senior year.
RECORDS
PREP: Played for head coach Jeff Schaum at Victory Christian Academy in Lakeland, Fla... Helped the Storm to a 8-3 record and a perfect 7-0 mark in division play... Led Victory Christian to the 2011 FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs... Totaled 33 tackles his senior year... Notched nine sacks including three in a pair of games... Also punted for Victory Christian Academy... Named one of Lemming’s top players at his position... PolkPrep’s Super Sixteen selection... Three time All-County selection... Top-16 recruit for Polk County... Lettered three times in football and served as a team captain.
FRESHMAN (2012): Made a name for himself as a hard hitter on special teams… Caught attention of defensive coaches with outstanding plays leading to switch to safety prior to spring practice… Sharp player who is learning the defensive system and had three tackles in Blue-White spring game… One of seven true freshmen to see significant time on the field in 2012… Connected with Zach Walker for 29-yard touchdown pass vs. Howard… Saw action in 12 games on special teams with appearances in three games at the quarterback position… Recorded 13 total tackles (8u, 5a) on special teams… Had career-best four total tackles (3u, 1a) at Furman… Recorded two total tackles on three occasions… Earned a 3.67 grade point average for spring 2013 semester and honored for second-straight semester as a member of the University’s Dean’s List for GPAs of 3.5 or above after posting 3.92 in fall 2012.
2012 REVIEW
LAKELAND, FL (VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
MONTICELLO, FL (NORTH FLORIDA CHRISTIAN)
MEET THE EAGLES
Dean’s DEFENSIVE Highs Tackles – 1 twice, vs. Central Arkansas, 12-1-12 (P); vs. Howard 11-10-12
S 6-0 203 SO
COACHING STAFF
DEAN’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET 2012 10-0 14 120 10-0 14 120
M AT T D O B S O N
2013 SEASON
PERSONAL: Born James Robert Dean on January 24, 1994 in Brunswick, Ga... Son of Lauren Dean and Rob and Nancy Dean... Has three siblings Amanda Dugan, Melissa Crisca and Jessica Dean.
7
EAGLES GATA
PREP: Played for head coach Bob Ridings at Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Ga... Named First Team All-State by the AJC twice... Selected to the GACA Coaches AllState Class 4A Team... Coastal News Player of the Year and Region 2 AAAA South Defensive Player of the Year in 2011... Named All-Region and All-Area his senior season... Shane’s Rib-Shack Georgia Player of the Year... Selected to the Georgia Junior Bowl Team... Team MVP his senior year and earned the Captain’s Award... Received Atlanta Falcons Captain in the Community Award in 2010... Earned a number of Defensive Player of the Year Awards including Region 2 AAAA and Coastal News... Played both sides of the ball... Fullback on offense and linebacker on defense... Totaled over 100 tackles his final two seasons at Glynn... Scored 108 points in 2011... Blocked two kicks his senior year and four his junior season... Carried the ball 116 times for 1,011 yards last year and notched 500 yards in 2010... Rushed for 254 yards and five scores in a win over South Effingham to propel Glynn Academy to the Class AAAA State Playoffs... Voted by his teachers as an Outstanding Senior... Lettered four times and served as a team captain his junior and senior seasons... Also lettered three times in track and field.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
71
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
91
[ JU S T IC E EJ I K E]
JUSTICE EJIKE DT 6-0 289 JR
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
COVINGTON, GA (NEWTON COUNTY)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Poised for a breakout season… Possesses all the tools to be an all-conference player with combination of power and intelligence… Uses hands well against the pass and plays gap well… Earned second letter with 14 games played and a start against Howard… Had three quarterback hurries to go along with two tackles for loss (-7)… Finished 2012 season with 11 total tackles (4u, 7a)… Posted career-best three total tackles (1u, 2a) vs. Howard with a tackle for loss with Dion DuBose… Shared a tackle for loss with Edwin Jackson at The Citadel during critical fourth-quarter drive… Credited with quarterback hurry in Elon’s final fourth-quarter drive as Phoenix QB threw incomplete to set up 3rd and 13… Split a tackle for loss with teammate Trevor Shaw in Elon game… Charged Central Arkansas quarterback for a hurry as Eagles held Bears scoreless in final quarter… Teamed with Javon Mention on sack (-5 yards) of Appalachian State QB to push Mountaineers back to their own one-yard line in third quarter… Also had a quarterback hurry vs. Samford... Made solo tackles at Chattanooga and at Georgia… Recorded two assisted tackles vs. Wofford on back-to-back plays with Kyle Oehlbeck and John Stevenson before Terriers had to punt on three-and-out in second quarter. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 11 games on the defensive line... Recorded eight tackles, one sack and forced a fumble... Totaled two stops and a tackle for a loss against Tusculum (9-10)... Posted two more tackles against Presbyterian (10-22)... Forced and recovered a fumble against Chattanooga (10-8). FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted... Two tackles recorded for loss of 10 yards (3, 7 sack) for White defense in 2011 Spring game... had three tackles total. PREP: Played for Coach Nick Collins at Newton High School... honorable mention at offensive tackle for all-state honors as a junior and senior... selected to first team All-Region and All-County as an offensive and defensive lineman ... also tabbed as first-team All-Newton County Offense and Defense... three-year letterman in football and served as team captain his junior and senior years... also lettered in track and field... served as Rams defensive captain with 65 tackles and teamleading eight sacks... also recorded 21 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and 10 quarterback pressures... played for Coach Nick Collins.
4 KEVIN ELLISON QB 6-0 180 R-FR CORNELIA, GA (HABERSHAM CENTRAL)
PERSONAL: Born in Columbia, S.C., on December 5, 1991... son of Joe and Angy Ejike... goes by the nickname of “Jeek”...has three other siblings Nancy, Kingsley, and Chris... most admires his mother... favorite pre-game song is “Jet Life” by Big Krit.
HISTORY
RECORDS
MAJOR: Exercise Science. Ejike’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2011 11-0 4 5 9 1.0-6 1.0-6 0 0 0 1-1 2012 14-1 4 7 11 2.0-7 0.5-5 0 0 3 0-0 25-1 8 12 20 3.0-13 1.5-11 0 0 3 1-1 Ejike’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 3 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (1u,2a) TFL – 0.5 on six occasions Sack – 0.5 on six occasions Fumble recovery – 1 vs. Chattanooga, 10-8-11 Fumble forced – 1 vs. Chattanooga, 10-8-11
72
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Expected to make major contributions in fall 2013… Benefitted from reps in spring practices and scrimmages for immediate pay off… Possesses all the tools to run Eagle offense… Scored points in annual spring game with rushes of 33 and 22 yards to spark the White team rally… finished the spring game with 76 yards on eight rushes and handed off to William Banks for only touchdown of the afternoon… Completed two passes for 12 yards in final scrimmage… Solid athlete who played several roles on scout team offense in fall 2012… Member of the Eagle Football Leadership Council. PREP: Played for head coach Stuart Cunningham at Habersham Central High School in Mount Airy, Ga... Tallied 5,100 yards and 83 touchdowns on the ground and 1,412 yards and 15 touchdowns passing in his career... Ranks 10th behind Herschel Walked on the All-Time Georgia touchdown list... Named the 190th best player in Georgia and ranked as a one-star recruit by ESPN... Set school records for single-season and career rushing yards and touchdowns... AJC Class AAAA Offensive Player of the Year for 2011 after rushing for 2,138 yards and 32 touchdowns... Ranked sixth in the nation for rushing yards his senior season... Led the 2011 squad to the AAAA State Playoffs while averaging nearly 200 yards rushing per game... Carried the ball 24 times for 214 yards and four touchdowns in the
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
PERSONAL: Born Kevin James Ellison on November 5, 1993 in Toccoa, Ga... Son of Stella and Randy Hatcher... Has four siblings Ty, Dee Randy, Jr. and Q. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Sport Management.
his senior year... Seven-time Parkview Player of the Week... Selected by his peers as team captain and served on the team’s leadership counsel... Also a track region champion... Earned a number of Academic Awards including Great American Rivalry Scholarship, Outstanding Math Student and Scholar-Athlete. PERSONAL: Born Patrick Charles Flowe on August 17, 1993 in Lilburn, Ga... Son of Cecil and Penny Flowe... Has one sibling Shelby Flowe. MAJOR: Planning to major in Health and Physical Education.
38 WR 5-11 203 SO
COCHRAN, GA (BLECKLEY COUNTY)
Flowe’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2012 14-5 20 18 38 3.0-20 2.0-17 0 0 0 1-0 14-5 20 18 38 3.0-20 2.0-17 0 0 0 1-0 Flowe’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 5 vs. Samford, 9-29-12 (2u,3a) TFL – 1.0 three times: most recently at Georgia, 11-17-12 (solo) Sack – 1.0 twice: at Georgia, 11-17-12 (u), vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 (u) Fumble recovery – 1 at Old Dominion, 12-8-12 (P)
DARIEN FOREMAN OL 6-4 295 SO
MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Exercise Science.
ELLENWOOD, GA (DUNWOODY)
PAT R I C K F L OW E LB 6-1 215 SO
LILBURN, GA (PARKVIEW)
PREP: Played for head coach Jim Shoukety at Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Ga... Played on both the offensive and defensive lines... Two-time All-DeKalb County First Team selection... Also named All-State and All-Region... Invited to play in the 2011 GACA North-South All-Star Game... Started 20-straight games at right tackle and played both ways his senior year... Earned school’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award twice and was named the Co-Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year in 2011... Dunwoody finished 6-4 and fifth in AAAA Region 6 and averaged 276 rushing yards... Helped the offense score 38 or more points in their final four games of the season and a season-high 49 points against Douglass in the season finale... Lettered three times in football and served as team captain twice.
MAJOR: Planning on a major in Business Administration. FOREMAN’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
RECORDS
PERSONAL: Born Darien Ventez Foreman on October 20, 1993 in Decatur, Ga... Son of Debra Foreman.
2012 REVIEW
FRESHMAN (2012): Expected to miss the entire 2013 season recovering from an injury sustained during spring practice… Joined teammates Robert Brown (2010), Tray Butler (2010), Dorian Byrd (2010) and Zach Lonas (2010) as true freshmen who started in a season opener… First true freshman defensive starter in a season opener since Darius Eubanks in 2009… Started in five games and only freshman to appear in all 14 contests… Selected by the Southern Conference Coaches to the All-Freshman Defensive Team… Tallied 38 total tackles (20u, 18a) on the year… Pounced on Taylor Heinicke fumble after Dion DuBose pulled down the ODU quarterback to put Eagles in position for fourth-quarter score-tying drive… Recorded a sack for Dolphins’ loss of 10 yards in collegiate debut… Also credited with a sack of Georgia’s Aaron Murray (7 yards), forcing Bulldogs to settle for a field goal in second quarter… Made career-best five total tackles (2u, 3a) vs. Samford… Most solo tackles came against Jacksonville, Appalachian State and Howard with three to go along with an assisted tackle in each of those games… Added a tackle for loss (3 yards) in Appalachian State game… Tallied three total tackles in five games: Georgia (2u, 1a), Old Dominion (2u, 1a), The Citadel (1u, 2a), Elon (1u, 2a) and Western Carolina (3a)… Made two solo tackles vs. Furman and had a PBU in that game… One of seven true freshmen to win a letter in 2012… Member of the University’s Dean’s List for semester grade point averages of 3.5 or above for both Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters.
FRESHMAN (2012): Possesses great athletic ability and can reach potential as he continues to mature and gain more knowledge of the offense through reps and film study… Earned a start at Offensive Guard against The Citadel, but injury hampered progress… Saw action in nine games with most snaps coming against Jacksonville… Played valuable minutes at Furman… Recorded four knockdowns vs. The Citadel… Had three knockdowns in season opener vs. Jacksonville and two each against Furman and Howard… One of only seven true freshmen to earn a letter in 2012.
MEET THE EAGLES
48
COACHING STAFF
63
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Scout team player who brings tremendous attitude to the field every day… Saw action in season opener vs. Jacksonville… Posted a 3.0 GPA in spring 2013, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters..
2013 SEASON
K E L T O N E LV I N E
EAGLES GATA
playoffs against Chattahoochee... Jaycees High School Player of the Week for September 14th... Named Team MVP twice... Invited to the North South All-Star game after his senior year... Four-year letter winner in football and basketball.
2012 9-1 9-1
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
HISTORY
PREP: Played for head coach and father Cecil Flowe at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga... Combined for 168 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 3 interceptions in his final two seasons at Parview... Also tallied 12 quarterback hurries, 8 pass deflections and 4 forced fumbles in those two seasons... Posted 11 tackles against Norcross and 10 against Stephenson to open the 2011 season... Ranked as a two-star recruit by ESPN and the 134th best player in the state of Georgia... Gwinnett County TD Club Player of the Week and Kevin Maloof Award Winner... Named to All-County
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
73
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES
58
JU
[ GAR R ET T FRYE]
GARRETT FRYE OL 6-5 275 JR
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
CUMMING, GA (SOUTH FORSYTH)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Named to preseason All-America teams by the Sporting News, The Sports Network and Phil Steele Publications… Selected for College Football Performance Awards watch list for the offensive tackle spot… Extremely intelligent player with quick feet who plays position at All-America level… Shifted to left tackle as Eagle offense took advantage of his range and pass protection abilities… Sporting News preseason All-America pick for 2013… Associated Press and The Sports Network third-team All-America pick for efforts in 2012… Also represented Georgia Southern offense on Phil Steele Publications All-Southern Conference third team…Started and played in all 14 games, one of only four Eagles to start in every game and one of 19 to play in all contests in 2012… Took ownership of right tackle spot and played 94 percent of all snaps to earn second letter is as many years… Helped Eagles to top ranking in NCAA Division I for rushing yards average (399.4 yards per game) and best GSU average since NCAA record 419.0 ypg average in 1999… Consistent performer on offensive line that was instrumental in Georgia Southern posting four of the nation’s top six single-game net rushing totals in 2012… Totaled second-most knockdowns on the team during the regular season with 72… Won weekly belt trophy for most knockdowns against Elon with 14… Awarded belt trophy a second time in 2012 with 13 knockdowns and opening up great holes for running backs in Old Dominion playoff game… Had nine knockdowns at Western Carolina as Eagles totaled more 614 yards of rushing for highest total in the NCAA for 2012… Recognized for excellence in academics and athletics with selection to Southern Conference All-Academic team in 2012… Recorded grade point averages of 3.5 or above to earn Dean’s List designation for each of his four semesters… Named Eagle Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year… One of 21 Football student-athletes listed on Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters.
27
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
FRESHMAN (2011): Played in five games... Made appearances against Samford (9/3), Western Carolina (9/24), Elon (10/1), Furman (10/15) and Presbyterian (10/22). HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention Class AAAA All-State pick by the Associated Press... All-Region and All-County team selection... recorded 72 pancake blocks (13 in 1 game), 48 tackles, 18 for loss, 4 sacks, 12 hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 1 recovered, and 2 tipped passes... three-year varsity letterwinner in football... named captain of the War Eagles as a senior... played for Jeff Arnette... also won two letters as a member of the track and field team... Set the South Forsyth record for the discus at the 2010 Region Track meet... Student-Athlete of the Week September 10, 2010, for outstanding academic performance... boasts a 3.76 GPA... one of four juniors selected to attend the Georgia Boys State Leadership Development Program at Georgia Southern University and was one of the top 10 runner-ups for the national program in Washington, D.C... also a 2010 member of DECA, a marketing and entrepreneur group. PERSONAL: Full name is Garrett Lee Frye... born May 26, 1993 in Louisville, Ky.,... parents are Robert and Sandra Frye...Mother played volleyball at Eastern Kentucky and was named team captain in 1983... most admires his parents... influenced greatly by Coach Arnette because he has taught him so much in the past year about being a great football player and person.
HISTORY
MAJOR: Exercise Science. FRYE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S 2011 5-0 2012 14-14 19-14
74
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
D ES H AW N T E E GALLON S 5-11 197 SO
MADISON, FL (MADISON COUNTY)
FRESHMAN (2012): Aggressive defender who saw action in eight games, mostly on special teams… With good fall camp, could position himself to increase playing time… Made the cut for a roster spot for all three postseason games… One of seven true freshmen to earn a letter in 2012… Picked off pass during annual spring game and returned it for 27 yards… also recorded a solo tackle for defense… Credited with solo tackles on return coverage vs. Jacksonville and Central Arkansas. PREP: Played for head coach Mike Coe at Madison County High School in Madison, Fla... Finished the season with 125 tackles, four picks and five forced fumbles... Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals... Earned 2011 First Team Class 3A All-State honors... All-District senior season... Selected to the Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend Team in 2011... Named to the Miami Herald Class 1A-2A-3A-4A All-Tournament Team... Recorded nine tackles in the Florida Class 3A State Championship Game against American Heritage... Helped team to a 13-2 record that included a perfect 6-0 home mark... Lettered four times in football and served as team captain three times... Received FHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award... Named Mr. Madison County High School in a vote by the school’s faculty. PERSONAL: Born Deshawntee Gallon on January 18, 1994 in Madison, Fla... Nicknamed “Ironhead”... Son of Shawn and Tamecca Gallon... Has five siblings, Jalesa, Davontee, Shawn, Ca’shiya and Davyon.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES MAJOR: Pre-Business.
MAJOR: Business Administration.
2012 8-0 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 8-0 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
Gebhardt’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
Gallon’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 1 twice: vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 (1u); vs. UCA 12-1-12 (P) (1u)
2010 15-6 17 16 33 6.5-26 1.5-10 1-4t 1 1 1t-0 2011 14-4 15 7 22 3.0-14 2.0-12 0 0 1 0-0 2012 14-11 15 6 21 5.0-15 2.0-9 0 1 2 0-0 43-21 47 29 76 14.5-55 5.5-31 1-4t 2 4 1t-0
JOSH GEBHARDT DE 6-2 228 SR DOUGLASVILLE, GA (LANDMARK CHRISTIAN)
COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW
JUNIOR (2012): Great leader on and off the field… Primed to have an all-conference year as an every-down defensive end… Has played in all 43 games in his career and had 11 starts in 2012… Earned third letter… Recorded 5.0 tackles for loss (-15 yards) with two sacks (-9 yards), second among returning defensive linemen behind Javon Mention… Finished the 2012 season with 21 total tackles (15u, 6a)… Credited with quarterback hurry on Elon’s 3rd and 13 pass play that led to Phoenix fumble and Eagle recovery late in fourth quarter to secure the win… Also had tackle for loss and solo tackle for no gain in that game… Pulled down Dolphin running back behind line of scrimmage for tackle for loss and finished the night with three total tackles (2u, 1a)… Made Eagles’ first tackle of the year on Dolphins opening offensive series… Converted fourth-down play for Eagles on offense with 17-yard rush against Jacksonville… Recorded most total tackles of the season with four (3u,1a) including tackle for loss (-4) at The Citadel… Totaled two tackles versus Wofford with a sack (-5 yards)… Credited with quarterback hurry and pass breakup vs. Appalachian State along with one solo tackle… Had an assisted tackle during fourth-quarter defensive stand against Central Arkansas… Sacked Samford quarterback and had another solo tackle against Bulldogs… Representative on the Georgia Southern Athletics’ Student-Athlete Advisory Board and a member of the Eagle Football team’s Leadership Council… Posted grade point averages of 3.08 in fall 2012 and 3.25 in spring 2013.
2013 SEASON
90
Gebhardt’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 6 on two occasions:Tusculum, 9-10-11 (5u,1a), at Wofford 2011 (5u,1a) TFL – 2 vs. South Carolina State, 11-27-10 Sack – 1 on five occasions Interception – 1 vs. South Carolina State (4 yd-return for TD), 11-27-10 Recorded safety vs. Wofford, 10-9-10 Fumble recovery – 1 vs. South Carolina St. (P) (34-yard return for TD) Touchdown – 1 vs. South Carolina St. (P), 11-27-10, 34-yard FR Career-high rushing attempts – 1 twice: 1 for 17 yards vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12; for no yards vs. Chattanooga in 2011 Safety vs. Wofford, 10-9-10 Blocked kick vs. Old Dominion, 12-3-11 (P)
SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 14 games with four starts... Totaled 22 tackles with three stops for loss and two sacks on the defensive line... Made starts against Samford (9/3) and Tusculum (9/10) to start the year... Also started against Alabama (11/19) and Old Dominion (12/3)... Posted six tackles and one sack against the Pioneers... Posted six tackles, with five being solo stops, against the Terriers... Blocked an extra point in the fourth quarter of the Old Dominion playoff game.
RECORDS
FRESHMAN (2010): Played in all 15 games and started six games, replacing injured Dion DuBose for the Furman game and four playoff games... also started at Chattanooga... picked up first career sack (10 yards) against Savannah State... registered three solo tackles versus Tigers... three tackles at Navy (1U, 2A)... named to the SoCon All-Freshman team... scored safety for Eagles by tackling Wofford quarterback in the endzone for first GSU points... picked up South Carolina State fumble and ran 34-yards for an Eagle touchdown in playoff win... also had an interception against Bulldogs late in Paulson playoff game to put the Eagle offense back on the field and add a touchdown... had seven games with three total tackles... posted 6.5 tackles for loss, including two during S.C. State playoff game, during freshman campaign.
HISTORY
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Kenny Dallas at Landmark Christian Academy... Atlanta Journal-Constitution First-Team All-State selection as senior... Offense-Defense All-American in 2009... Region 5A Defensive Player of the Year... three-time member of Region 5A first team as a sophomore, junior and senior... earned Region 5A honorable mention recognition as a freshman... Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State honorable mention... lettered all four years... named team captain as a senior... also played basketball for three seasons.
EAGLES GATA
Gallon’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
PERSONAL: Born in Douglasville, Ga., on October 23, 1991... son of Aron and Marianne Gebhardt... Father played football at West Georgia and mother played basketball at Valdosta State University.
[ JO S H GEBHARDT ]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
75
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
16 ANTONIO GLOVER
S 6-1 190 SO
2013 SEASON
ATLANTA, GA (DOUGLAS COUNTY)
Christian to their first Class A State Title and 15-0 record in 2011... Appeared in three-straight state championships... Part of a senior class that went 52-5 in their careers... Named Savannah Christian Prep’s MVP in 2010 and 2011... Region 3A Player of the Year for 2010 and 2011... Earned All-County and All-Region honors three-straight seasons... Named All-State by the Georgia Sportswriters Association... Broke open the game with a 25-yard touchdown run up the middle in the fourth quarter... Saw time on both sides of the ball... Played all over the field on both defense and offense... Appeared at running back, wide receiver, tight end and safety... Rushed for 510 yards in 41 attempts and found the endzone ten times his senior year... Lettered four times in football and served as team captain his senior year. PERSONAL: Born Lanard Govan on September 2, 1993 in Charleston, S.C... Son of Lanard and Cynthia Govan... Has one sibling LaTusha Anderson.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Served as backup to J.J. Wilcox… Has the physical tools and ability to benefit Eagle secondary… Possesses great work ethic and “can-do” attitude… Mad six tackles in spring game, third leading tackler on the afternoon… Credited for one solo tackle and one assist vs. Jacksonville in the opener… Registered a tackle for loss (-4) against Howard and added an assisted tackle to his total.
MAJOR: Has not yet selected a major course of study.
94
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted. PREP: Registered 87 total tackles in 2010 with four interceptions and 13 pass deflections... Member of the Douglas County Sentinel’s All-County team as a defensive back... Had seven field goal blocks on the season... Played for Tigers Head Coach and Georgia Southern alum John Oglesby... Ran on Douglas County’s 4x400 Relay team and competed in the high jump... Was second-leading scorer for Tigers’ basketball team as a junior as a shooting guard... Had back-to-back games with 20+ points in December 2010... Earned Georgia High School Player of the Week honors with a 38-point scoring performance vs. North Paulding... Runs a 4.5 in the 40... Earned three letters in football and two each in basketball and in track. PERSONAL: Full name is Antonio Raffael Glover, Jr. ... born March 31, 1993 in Atlanta, Ga., ... Parents are Antonio Sr. and Wykessa Glover... has a sister Natasha... cites biggest influence as his parents because “they showed him how to be a man and laid the proper foundation for him to succeed in life.” MAJOR: Biology. Glover’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
2012 REVIEW
2012 4-0 2 2 4 1.0-4 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 4-0 2 2 4 1.0-4 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 Glover’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 2 twice:vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 (1-1), vs Howard 11-10-12 (1-1) TFL – 1 vs Howard 11-10-12 (solo)
TRE GRIFFIN DE 6-2 247 R-FR
POWDER SPRING, GA (NORTH COBB)
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Additional time in Iron Works will help develop to full potential and provide depth at defensive end… Showed flashes of athleticism and initial quickness off line of scrimmage during spring ball… Earned grade point average of 3.08 for Fall 2012. PREP: Played for head coach Shane Queen at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga... Three-year starter and team sack leader... Helped North Cobb advance to the Class AAAAA State Playoffs after a 5-5 regular season... Finished 2011 season with 64 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks... Averaged 5.2 tackles per game his junior season... Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and a two-star recruit by Rivals... Cobb County Touchdown Club First Team... Ranked as the 77th best player in the state and the 91st best defensive end... Served as team captain his junior and senior seasons. PERSONAL: Born Herbert Lonzie Griffin III on September 3, 1993 in Atlanta, Ga... Son of Tamiko and Herb Griffin... Has two younger siblings Ty and Taj. MAJOR: Logistics.
55
42
AUSTIN HAGAN
N A R D O G OVA N RECORDS HISTORY
OL 6-0 249 SO
RB 6-2 248 SO
DACULA, GA (MILL CREEK)
GARDEN CITY, GA (SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN)
FRESHMAN (2012): Joins Eagles for 2013 and will learn his role in the vaunted triple option… Has physical size and potential to have an impact in the backfield… Played multiple positions in high school and that versatility should translate well to the college game… Did not participate in team activities during 2012-13 in accordance with NCAA eligibility rules… Posted a 3.0 grade point average for spring 2013, one of 33 Eagle Football student-athletes with GPAs of 3.0 or above. PREP: Played for head coach Donald Chambley at Savannah Christian in Savannah, Ga... Ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals... Helped lead Savannah
76
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Missed spring 2013 due to injury… With time to recover and rehabilitate, hopes are for a return to the field in early fall…Dependable lineman who plays bigger than his size… Inserted into lineup in crucial games and responded by contributing valuable minutes… Recorded playing time in 12 games and earned a start against Howard at right guard… Took snaps at that spot at Georgia and versus Central Arkansas… Also saw time at center at Western Carolina and Jacksonville… Won first letter award… Credited with nine knockdowns in Howard game to earn belt trophy. FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted... Started on the Blue team at offensive guard in the spring game.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
MAJOR: Business Administration.
2012 12-1 12-1
47
MOUNT DORA, FL (MOUNT DORA)
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Coachable and athletic quarterback who showed much improvement and maturity on the field and in the classroom during spring 2013… Gained valuable experience by splitting majority of reps with Kevin Ellison... Ran for 25 yards on six carries in Blue-White spring game… Also worked on passing game with six completions for 14 yards in final scrimmage. PREP: Played for head coach Chad Grabowski at Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora, Fla... Ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN... Ranked as the 54th best player in the state... Ranked #11 on the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida Super60 list... Named Lake County Offensive Player of the Year in 2010... First Team All-Central Florida selection... Earned All-State First Team quarterback and All-District Honors in 2011... Received All-State honors twice, All-District, All-Area, All-County and All-Central Florida three times... Finished his career with 7,910 yards of total offense in three years at quarterback... Rushed for 1,384 yards and 16 touchdowns his senior year... Completed 99 passes for 1,328 yards and 11 scores through the air and made 45 tackles on defense... Earned Offensive MVP honors at the Florida-Georgia War of the Border after helping Florida rally from a 23 point deficit... Racked up over 3,000 yards of total offense his junior year and was named Offensive Player of the Year for Lake County. PERSONAL: Born Vegas L. Harley on June 26, 1993 in Eustis, Fla... Son of Jacqueline Tate and Greg Harley... Has six siblings.
PK 5-9 185 SO
MAJOR: Has not yet selected a major course of study.
MARIETTA, GA (LASSITER)
89
PERSONAL: Born Donald Alexander Hanks on February 21, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio... Son of Trey and Sandy Hanks... Has two younger siblings.
HANKS’ CAREER STATISTICS Year G XP XPA Pct FG FGA Pct Pts FG Long 2012 12 47 50 .940 7 17 .412 0 48 (WOF) 12 47 50 .940 7 17 .412 0 48 (WOF)
WASHINGTON, GA (WASHINGTON-WILKES)
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted… Helped prepare Eagle defense for upcoming opponents as a member of the scout team… Possesses tremendous potential with natural athleticism… Learning nuances of position after converting from wide receiver position… Posted a 3.25 GPA in spring 2013 as one of 31 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above. PREP: Played for head coach Robby Robinson at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in Washington, Ga... Finished his senior season with 39 grabs for 635 yards and seven touchdowns... Pulled in nine catches for 81 yards and a score his junior season... Caught a 60-yard pass against Warren County and scored the opening touchdown of the contest... Caught three passes for 80 yards in the game and tallied two scores... Caught three passes for 67 yards in a loss to Lincoln County... Helped lead Washington-Wilkes to the Class A GHSA state playoffs and caught a 62-yard touchdown pass against Prince Avenue Christian.... Lettered four times in football, basketball and track and field... Served as team captain his senior year. PERSONAL: Born Da’Quan Tremaine Heard on August 26, 1994 in Washington, Ga... Uncle, Bobby Acree, played football for Chattanooga (1989, 91-93)... Cousin, Teverrius Jones, currently plays football for Lenoir-Rhyne. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Sport Management.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
77
HISTORY
MAJOR: Has not yet decided on a major course of study.
TE 6-2 232 R-FR
RECORDS
PREP: Played for Head Coach Jep Irwin at Lassiter High School in Marietta, Ga... Helped the Trojans to a regional championship his sophomore season... Lettered three times as a varsity kicker and four years in soccer... Served as team captain his senior year.
DA’ Q UA N H E A R D 2012 REVIEW
FRESHMAN (2012): Solid 2012 season on PAT performance and looks to improve on consistency on field goals (7-17)… Ranked third on team for points scored and was 10th overall in the SoCon in scoring with 68 points… Top ranked in SoCon for PAT kicks with 94 percent (47-50) and ninth on Georgia Southern career list for PAT percentage… Ranks 10th on the Eagles’ career chart for PATs attempted (50) and made (47)… Sits in eighth for both single-season lists for attempted (50) and made (47) as well … Hit first collegiate field goal (27 yards) in third quarter vs. Elon and hit 32-yard game-winner against Phoenix with 3:40 remaining in game… Converted nine PAT attempts in Eagle win over Howard, one shy of tying Chris Chambers’ 1999 record for both PATs made and attempted (10 PATS on two occasions)… Nailed 6 PATs vs. Western Carolina and added a field goal for nine total points scored in that game… Tallied first score for Eagles in Wofford win with career-long field goal of 48 yards… Also contributed PATs on both Dominique Swope touchdown runs vs. Terriers… Scored seven points in Eagles’ triple overtime thriller at Chattanooga including the 24-yard field goal to tie the game in regulation… Started the Eagle scoring with 32-yard field goal at Furman… went 4-4 on PATs vs. Appalachian State… One of the seven true freshmen to earn a letter in 2012.
MEET THE EAGLES
ALEX HANKS
QB 6-0 183 R-FR
COACHING STAFF
Hagan’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
VEGAS HARLEY
2013 SEASON
PERSONAL: Full name is Austin Somers Hagan... Born July 18, 1992 in Dunwoody, Ga... son of Rusty and Cindy Hagan... Names his father as the biggest influence on him because “he has been very supportive in his life”... Favorite tradition at Georgia Southern is head butting Erk before the game.
2
EAGLES GATA
PREP: Earned two-star rating from Rivals.com... Named to 7-AAAAA All-Region team as a junior and senior... First-team All-County selection by Touchdown Club of Gwinnett and Gwinnett Daily Post All-County as a senior following honorable mention honors as a junior... Listed for All-State honorable mention honors after Hawks advanced to state quarterfinals... Three-year starter for Mill Creek helped Hawks amass more than 2,500 yards on the ground and 2,200 in the air, allowing Mill Creek quarterbacks to complete nearly 60 percent of their passes in 2010... Hawks’ offense averaged 6.0 yards per rush and 371 yards of total offense per game... Participated in Georgia North-South All-State game on the North roster... Also chosen for Gwinnett County all-star game... Possesses school record for pancake blocks with 118... Named Mill Creek Special Teams player of the Week in early 2010... Played for Head Coach Shannon Jarvis... Owns a 28-1 record with 25 pins as a wrestler as a senior, winning the state heavyweight title... Garnered all-county honors following his sophomore and junior seasons.
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
14 T AY H I C K L I N DB 5-10 186 SO
ROCK HILL, SC (SOUTH POINTE)
for 316 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams’ Wing-T offense... Named offensive player of the game for 95 percent blocking grade against North Forsyth... Achieved a season blocking percentage grade of 85 percent... Excellent blocking performance and intensity resulted in Hudgins winning the “Hammer Award” during the regular season... Recipient of Grayson’s “Pancake Award” for the most pancake blocks... also earned two letters in track... Runs the 40 in 4.61. PERSONAL: Parents are Dean and Mary Hudgins... Brother John went to Georgia Southern... admires his father because he has been an awesome role model... favorite tradition at Georgia Southern University is GATA and the chanting before games.
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
MAJOR: Planning on a major in Information Technology.
22
FRESHMAN (2012): Moves from cornerback to safety… Excelled at man-to-man coverage and should adapt to role in nickel defense… Made strides in learning position and getting comfortable with defense… One of seven true freshmen to earn a letter for their efforts in 2012… Saw action in 11 games with significant playing time at Georgia… Made the roster cut for all three postseason games… Totaled 10 tackles (4u, 6a), mostly on special teams… Had three assisted tackles in kickoff coverage vs. Howard and registered a solo tackles vs. Wofford and at Old Dominion… Posted a 3.0 GPA in spring 2012, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above. PREP: Played for head coach Strait Herron at South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C... Ranked as a two-star recruit by ESPN... Received All-Region honors in backto-back seasons... Earned South Pointe Stallion “Iron Man” Award in 2010 and Skill Player of the Year Award in 2009... Lined up at a number of spots including quarterback, receiver and defensive back... Ranked as a top-50 player in the state of South Carolina... Helped lead team to the 2011 Class AAA State Title with a 4227 victory over Bluffton... South Pointe finished 2011 with a 14-1 record... Finished with 67 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one pick... Named to The Herald’s All-Area Football Team... Selected to participate in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolina’s All-Star game held at Wofford’s Gibbs Stadium... Lettered four times in football and served as team captain his senior year... Also played basketball and track and field.
IRVING HUGGINS RB 6-1 219 R-FR
ST. CLOUD, FL (HARGRAVE MILITARY)
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted fall 2012… Eager to contribute and has all the tools to develop into a good running back… Possesses good field vision and hands… Solid blocker… Ended a solid spring with 36 yards on nine carries in annual Blue-White game.
Hicklin’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
PREP: Played for head coach Mark Jackson at Saint Cloud High School in St. Cloud, Fla. before transferring to Hargrave Military Academy, where he played for head coach Tray Davis, for his senior year... Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and the 19th best player in the state of Virginia... Two-star recruit by Rivals... Ran for 702 yards and six touchdowns his senior year... Ranked 10th in the Orlando Sentinel’s 2012 Central Florida Super60... Named All-County his sophomore and junior seasons... Rushed for 1,389 yards and 19 touchdowns his junior season at St. Cloud and added 417 yards receiving... Carried the ball 214 times for 997 yards and 13 scores his sophomore season... Named Freshman of the Year on a Bulldog team that went 9-2 and won a District Title... Lettered four times in football and also participated in basketball and track and field.
2012 11-0 4 6 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 11-0 4 6 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
PERSONAL: Born Irving Bryan Huggins on November 30, 1993 in Plantation, Fla... Son of Bernard and Mercelese Huggins... Has two older siblings.
Hicklin’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 4 at Georgia, 11-17-12 (2u, 2a)
MAJOR: Planning on a major in Sport Management.
PERSONAL: Born Octavius Tirrel Hicklin on September 15, 1993 in Lancaster, S.C... Son of Regina and James Hardin and Marcel Sanders... Has four siblings. MAJOR: Pre-Journalism.
73
82
MAURICE HUNT
WILSON HUDGINS
LYONS, GA (TOOMBS COUNTY)
RECORDS
TE 6-0 210 SO
LOGANVILLE, GA (GRAYSON)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Dedicated scout team player with good footwork and quickness… Lined up against Western Carolina. FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted. HISTORY
OL 6-1 277 SO
PREP: Two-year starter and letterwinner at tight end after beginning his prep career as a wide receiver... ESPN.com ranks Hudgins as a two-star prospect... Played for Head Coach Mickey Conn as Rams advanced to semifinals and quarterfinals in last two seasons with a 46-8 record during Hudgins’ high school career... Selected to Gwinnett All-County team by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club... County coaches placed Hudgins on the All-Star team... Had 14 catches
78
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Possesses athletic ability with strength and excellent footwork… As he gains a better understanding of the offense, will increase the speed at which he plays... Will add depth to offensive line and benefit from more experience… Played in three games… Took snaps at left tackle against Jacksonville, Western Carolina and Howard… Awarded first letter. FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted. PREP: Three-year starter for Bulldogs... First-team All-State selection... Two-time All-Region choice at offensive line position... won the Offensive “Pain Train” team award for the 2010 season... McIntosh County Academy Game MVP... nicknamed “Big Mo”... played for Head Coach Shane Williamson.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES PERSONAL: Born in Vidalia, Ga., on January 4, 1993 to parents Maurice, Sr. and Gloria Hunt... full name is Maurice Hunt, Jr.... has one sister, Crystal Wardlaw... enjoys fishing, playing video games and playing drums at his church... most admires his parents, grandmother, granny and sister... “My Girl” by The Temptations and “Cooling Water” by the Williams Brothers are two of his favorite songs in his ipod... favorite athletes are Rickey Williams, Michael Vick and Michael Oher... favorite Georgia Southern tradition is the chant before kickoff... favorite foods are ribs, macaroni & cheese and peas & rice... most treasured possession is the cross necklace that was given to him by his granddad... lists his parents as having the biggest influence on him because “they taught me Christian values, to be a respectful young man, to believe in myself and to have faith in God.”
EAGLES GATA
[EDWIN JAC K SON ]
MAJOR: General Studies. 2013 SEASON
Hunt’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S 2012 3-0 3-0
COACHING STAFF
40 EDWIN JACKSON LB 5-11 230 JR
ATLANTA, GA (WESTLAKE)
PERSONAL: Born Edwin Joseph Jackson on December 19, 1991 in Atlanta, Ga... Brother Adam Jackson played basketball for Albany State. MAJOR: International Trade. Jackson’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2011 13-0 6 4 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 12-0 5 11 16 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 25-0 11 15 26 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
Returned kickoff at Georgia for 16 yards, 11-17-12
WOODRUFF, SC (WOODRUFF)
FRESHMAN (2012): Strong, physical wide receiver with ability to take ownership of ball from flight… Excellent effort and performances in spring 2013 practices translated to a spot at the top of the summer depth chart … Excellent route runner who should develop into one of the Eagles’ best blockers… Posted a 3.0 grade point average in spring 2013, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above. PREP: Played for head coach Brian Lane at Woodruff High School in Woodruff, S.C... Lettered four times and served as team captain during his senior campaign... Finalist for Spartanburg Herald Player of the Year award... Selected to the Shrine Bowl All-Star game... Two-time All-State and Spartanburg Herald All-Area Team Selection... Rewrote the Woodruff High School receiving records for both a singleseason and career... Finished with 165 career receptions for 2,780 yards and 30 touchdowns... Named South Carolina Region 2-AA Player of the Year after recording 80 receptions for nearly 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns his senior year... Had 63 receptions for 992 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior. PERSONAL: Born Bill Johnson on February 22nd, 1993 in Greenville, S.C... Son of Bill and Paulette Johnson... Has two siblings Tyrone and Foster. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Sport Management.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
79
HISTORY
Jackson’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 4 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 (1u, 3a) TFL – 0.5 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 (1u, 3a)
WR 6-1 209 SO
RECORDS
PREP: Played for head coaches Minnis and Allen at Westlake High School in Atlanta, Ga... State wrestling championship finalist for the 189 pound class... Lettered three times in football and served as team captain for three years.
B.J. JOHNSON 2012 REVIEW
FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 13 games... Posted six solo stops and 10 total tackles... Made a season-high three stops in the playoffs against Old Dominion (12/3).
81
MEET THE EAGLES
SOPHOMORE (2012): Displays unbelievable desire to be a great football player and reflects that in his work ethic and determination… Came out of spring drills as the top Mike linebacker… Offers Eagles bonafide contender for starting spot in fall… Played in 12 games, in all but Furman and Central Arkansas contests… Made major contributions as a member of Eagle special teams unit and as reserve linebacker to earn second letter… Leading tackler in Blue-White spring game with 10 total tackles… Secured ball after heads-up play on Eagle fumble on kickoff return deep in Georgia Southern territory in Old Dominion playoff win…Had season-best four total tackles (1u, 3a) at The Citadel… recorded a half tackle for loss, shared with Justice Ejike in that game during critical fourth-quarter drive… had three assisted tackles vs. Samford, teaming up with Rashad Williams to hold Bulldogs’ Fabain Truss for no gain at GSU 11 as Samford settled for a field goal on drive… Returned squib kick for 16 yards at Georgia… Recorded 16 (5u, 11a) total tackles on the year with six total tackles on special teams including solos at Georgia, vs. Elon and at North Dakota State… Earned academic recognition for fall 2012 grade point average of 3.25.
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
51 JAMAL JOHNSON
[ RAYMO N D K LU GEY]
DE 6-3 242 R-FR
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
STATESBORO, GA (SOUTHEAST BULLOCH)
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted and saw limited action in spring 2013 while recovering from injury… Possesses skills to play both defensive end and tackle… Demonstrates ability to overpower opponents on line with upper body strength and explosive hips. PREP: Played for head coach Pat Collins at Southeast Bulloch High School in Brooklet, Ga... Rated as one-star recruit by ESPN... First Team All-Region Tight End in 2011 and Second Team All-Region Defensive Line in 2010... Earned a spot on Statesboro Herald’s All-Area Team in 2011... Southeast Bulloch’s Player of the Year in 2010... Ranked as the 197th player in the state and the 250th best player at his position... Played both sides of the ball and a multitude of positions... Fought through injuries his junior year and finished strong to lead the team in tackles his senior season with 129 stops... 2011 Region 3AA Discus Champion and placed 4th in the state... Lettered four times in football and served as team captain twice... Also lettered in basketball and track and field... Won the State AAA Weight Belt and finished sixth in 2011 3AA Discus. PERSONAL: Born Ingram Jamal Johnson on May 15, 1994 in Statesboro, Ga... Son of David and Sophia Johnson... Has two older siblings currently attending Georgia Southern. MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Recreation Management.
70
64
R AY M O N D K L U G E Y
HUNTER LAMAR
OL 6-3 276 JR
NORCROSS, GA (NORCROSS)
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
LS/OL 6-3 268 SO
STATESBORO, GA (STATESBORO)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Has made great strides in learning the game as he just completed his fourth year playing the game of football in 2012… Battling Dorian Byrd for starting right tackle position… Eagle coaching staff has high expectations after seeing him get better every year… Played in 11 games with start against Western Carolina and awarded second letter… Saw most time at left tackle, but also worked on right side… Registered knockdowns against Jacksonville, Western Carolina, Furman and Howard. FRESHMAN (2010): Did not see game action. PREP: Lettered two times at Norcross High School in Norcross, Ga... Helped team to two 7 AAAAA Region Titles... Earned Offensive Player of the Week honors, Scholar-Athlete Award and Norcross High School Weight Training Award... Also earned Community Service Award, Academic Achievement Award, Certificat de Reussite, Certificate of Achievement.
HISTORY
PERSONAL: Born February 6th, 1992 in Accra, Ghana... Son of George Klugey... Has one younger sibling Deborah Klugey. MAJOR: Biology. Klugey’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S 2011 4-0 2012 11-1 15-1
80
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Worked with the scout team in fall 2012… Improved physically and gained more knowledge of the offense… Continued commitment to Iron Works program will further development… Took majority of reps as second team center during spring 2013… Saw first action in an Eagle uniform with appearances in two games… Played at right tackle versus Jacksonville and Howard... Earned 3.07 grade point average in Fall 2012… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters. FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted. PREP: Atlanta Journal-Constitution first-team All-State pick and first-team AllRegion selection in 2010... played for Blue Devils Head Coach Steve Pennington... Helped Statesboro to an 11-3 record as a senior. PERSONAL: Born August 27, 1992 in Statesboro, Ga.... full name is Hunter Baize Lamar... parents are John and Charlene Lamar, both Georgia Southern graduates... enjoys hunting, fishing and being outdoors... admires his parents, God and Erk Russell... three favorite songs on his iPod are “Them Boys” by Brantley Gilbert, “I’m on One” by Drake, Rick Ross and Lil’ Wayne and “On my Level” by Wiz Khalifa... favorite athlete is Brian Urlacher... favorite meal is BBQ... would want to have witnessed Super Bowl I... most treasured possession is his faith because “no one can take that away from me no matter what”... favorite movie is “Varsity Blues”...
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES parents have had a major influence on him because “they have pushed me to be the best I can be in everything that I do.”
Lamar’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
ZACH LONAS
2012 2-0 2-0
ACWORTH, GA (ETOWAH)
OG 6-1 283 SR
ALLEN LEE
WR 5-11 197 SR
SAVANNAH, GA (NORTH GWINNETT)
MAJOR: Sport Management
DEVONTE LEWIS RB 5-8 166 SO
DACULA, GA (MILL CREEK)
FRESHMAN (2010): Provided immediate help to offensive line, playing in 13 games and starting against Savannah State and Navy at guard...helped Eagles to seasonbest rushing total of 432 yards and six touchdowns and 540 yards of total offense. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year captain and three-year letterwinner for Etowah High School... three-year starter and two-way player at offensive line and defensive tackle... All-Cherokee County Gridiron Club selection as a junior and senior... helped Eagles to 8-2 overall record and region championship as a senior with 350 yards
[ ZAC H LO N AS ]
MEET THE EAGLES
39
SOPHOMORE (2011): Saw action in all but one of the team’s 14 games... Made four starts at the end of the year... Three of the four came in the FCS Playoffs... Started for the Blue team in the spring game and helped them to 200 yards rushing.
COACHING STAFF
JUNIOR (2012): Should contribute on special teams in fall 2013… Earned a spot on the dress list for two games in fall 2012… Had seven-yard reception in Blue-White spring game… Saw time on field in season opener vs. Jacksonville and in Homecoming game vs. Howard.
JUNIOR (2012): Continues as a force on the Eagles’ offensive line and will compete for one of the starting guard spots…Played primarily at left guard in all 14 games with three starts to earn third letter… Durable, consistent and experienced performer on offensive line unit that paved way for Eagles’ No. 1 ranking in NCAA Division I for rushing yards average (399.4 yards per game) and best Georgia Southern rushing average since NCAA record 419.0 ypg average in 1999… Success of GSU offense with four of the nation’s top six single-game net rushing totals in 2012 due in part to effort from offensive line… Tallied 47 knockdowns during regular season… Helped in Eagles’ dramatic comeback win over Old Dominion with 11 knockdowns… Had most knockdowns among offensive linemen with nine in season opener against Jacksonville.
2013 SEASON
86
EAGLES GATA
62
MAJOR: Biology.
2012 REVIEW
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Speedy back who rushed for 14 yards on two carries in Blue-White spring game… Helped prepare Eagle defense as a member of the scout team during fall 2012… Played in two games, making appearances vs. Jacksonville and Howard… Picked up four yards on one carry vs. Dolphins in season opener. FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted.
RECORDS
PREP: Played for head coach Shannon Jarvis at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga... Rushed for over 1,000 yards and averaged six yards per carry as a senior... Helped the Hawks to a 6-4 record... Lettered twice and served as team captain as a senior... Also was a member of the Track and Field squad and was First Team All-Gwinnett in the 100 meters and ranked 4th in the state. PERSONAL: Born DeVonte Aristotle Lewis in Oceanside, Calif. on April 13, 1993... Able to play songs on the piano by ear... Son of John and Winovia Lewis... Has one sister Karnia Lewis. MAJOR: Computer Science.
APC TD APG – – – 4.0 0 2.0 4.0 0 0.67
LONG – 4 (JAX) 4 (JAX)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
HISTORY
Lewis’ Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET 2011 4-0 – – 2012 2-0 1 4 6-0 1 4
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
81
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES per game in offense (262 rushing, 88 passing)... recorded 29 tackles including four tackles for loss and two sacks... had 11 hurries and a fumble recovery... coached by Bill Stewart.
[ JAVON T E MAR T I N ]
PERSONAL: Born in Marietta, Ga., on October 22, 1991 to Jake and Christie Lonas... full name is Zachary Wayne Lonas... one of six children... favorite color is blue.. favorite food is pizza. MAJOR: Exercise Science.
2010 13-2 2011 13-4 2012 10-3 36-9
20 JAVO N T E M A R T I N DB 5-9 174 SR
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
LonaS’ CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
TAMPA, FL (PLANT)
JUNIOR (2012): Ultimate team player who is a key performer on special teams… Will compete for a starting spot and provide experienced depth at the position… Excellent knowledge of defense allows him to help guide newcomers… Appeared in 10 games and made first career start against Samford… Added second letter… Had season-best four total tackles (3u, 1a) vs. Howard with a pass breakup… Made three solo tackles on kickoff returns, two against Wofford and one at Old Dominion… Tallied one solo tackle vs. Appalachian State as defensive backs locked down in second half versus Mountaineers… Also had a solo tackle against Jacksonville and broke up a pass… Totaled 10 tackles (8u, 2a) on the season.
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in one game against Tusculum (9/10)... Started on the White team in the spring game... Totaled two stops and a pass break up. FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in secondary and on special teams in nine games... at Chattanooga, had six total tackles (4U, 2A) and had one pass broken up... picked up two solo tackles in win over Elon. PREP: Tampa Tribune and St. Pete Times All-County first team as a senior... garnered second-team honors from Tampa Tribune and honorable mention recognition from St. Pete Times as a junior... voted top corner in the state of Florida as a junior and senior...helped Panthers to 13-1 record and state championship as a senior... part of the 14-1 Plant state championship team as a junior... finished career at Plant with 112 total tackles including 81 solos with 10 interceptions and 50 pass break-ups... also had 13 career tackles for loss... recorded 53 total tackles with 42 solo in senior season... also had three interceptions and 23 pass break-ups... recorded 46 total tackles (30 solo) with five interceptions and 24 pass break-ups as a junior... won Playmaker award as a junior... All-Suncoast first team in 2009 following honorable mention status in 2008... All-Western Conference first team pick as a senior and second team selection as a junior... grabbed two interceptions to go along with 13 total tackles (nine solo) and three pass break-ups... Panthers were 53-4 during his career... first four-year varsity letterman under Coach Robert J. Weiner... team captain... also won three letters in track and field... member of the 4x100 All-County relay. PERSONAL: Born in Tampa, Fla., on July 24, 1991...parents are Leroy Blue and Sonya White... has three siblings, Rashad, Simone and Tyrell... he most admires his brother Tyrell because “without him he would not be the person he is today”... listens to “Let’s Go Get Em” by Iceberg before games and practices. MAJOR: Psychology.
82
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Martin’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2010 9-0 7 3 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 2011 1-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 2012 10-1 8 2 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 20-1 15 5 20 0.0-0 0.0-0
0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 0 2 0 0-0 0 3 0 0-0
Martin’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 6 at Chattanooga, 10-16-10 (4u, 2a) PBU – 1 three times: most recently vs. Howard, 11-10-12
76 TREVOR McBURNETT OL 6-1 305 JR LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (PEACHTREE RIDGE)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Emerged as a leader on and off the field… Combines good mastery of offense with mental and physical toughness… Reached new level of tenacity during spring ball… Played at both left and right guard in fall 2012, splitting time with junior Logan Daves… Had 10 starts in 11 games played to earn second letter… Had 49 knockdowns on the year (regular season) with 11 vs. Chattanooga to win the belt trophy… Tied for team lead with nine knockdowns at Western Carolina as Eagles recorded the NCAA’s highest single-game rushing total of 2012 with 614 yards in that game… Effective member of offensive line that recorded four of the nation’s top six single-game rushing totals and won the NCAA Division I rushing title (399.4 ypg)… Played all but two snaps in Eagles’ triple-overtime win at Chattanooga… Earned a 3.50 for spring 2013 semester and for a spot on the University’s Dean’s List for GPAs of 3.5 or above… Posted a 3.75 GPA in fall 2012… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
JERICK McKINNON QB 5-9 210 SR
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 12 games with five starts... Started the final four games of the year including the entire FCS Playoff run at right guard... Helped the offense rack up 482 rushing yards in the playoff opener against Old Dominion (12/3).
MARIETTA, GA (SPRAYBERRY)
EAGLES GATA
1
grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters… Paid own expenses to travel to Honduras for alternative spring break trip and participate in volunteer service this past March… While in Honduras, helped build a school, worked on maintenance projects for an impoverished area and served as a mentor to children in a local orphanage.
FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted.
MAJOR: Business Administration with an emphasis on Marketing. McBurnett’s CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
83
HISTORY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
RECORDS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 REVIEW
[T REVO R M cBURNETT]
MEET THE EAGLES
2011 12-5 2012 11-10 23-15
COACHING STAFF
PERSONAL: Born February 13, 1992 to Todd and Mia McBurnett in Lawrenceville, Ga.... has a younger sister, Tiffany... would want a ticket to the Super Bowl if had the chance to go because he loves football... most treasured possession is his truck... names Eagle Creek as his favorite part of Georgia Southern lore.
JUNIOR (2012): Incredibly versatile, talented athlete who excels wherever he is put on the field… Selected for initial watch list for the Walter Payton Award by The Sports Network… Earned first-team All-America honors at quarterback from the College Sports Journal and College Sporting News… College Football Performance Awards became first media outlet of 2013 to include him on a quarterback award watch list … Recognized by Eagle teammates as MVP at annual banquet… Also won the Iron Works Dedication Award… Joins Georgia Southern’s upper echelon of running backs with 1,817 rushing yards (269 att.) in 2012, third-highest singleseason total after Adrian Peterson’s record 1,932 (1998) and Jayson Foster in second with 1,844 (2007)… McKinnon’s team-best 129.8 rushing yards per game average ranked seventh nationally and is 8th on Georgia Southern’s single-season list, most by a quarterback since Jayson Foster in 2007 (167.6)… Closing in on the 3,000 career rushing yards mark, he is now eighth on the Georgia Southern career list (2,849) just behind Tracy Ham’s 3,212 (total includes regular-season games only)… Total of 20 rushing TDs in a season ranked seventh on the single-season list… Led the Eagles six times in rushing in 2012 (Samford-162; Chattanooga-141; Howard-198; Georgia-109; UCA-316; NDSU-168) with significant influence on Georgia Southern’s ninth NCAA rushing title (399.4 ypg), best across all divisions… Also a factor in Eagles claiming four of the top seven NCAA Division I single-game rushing totals… Of Georgia Southern’s 63 offensive plays of 25-yards or longer in 2012, McKinnon had a hand in 30 (17 rushing plays, 7 rushing TDs) … McKinnon and Eagles’ second-leading rusher Dominique Swope were second and fifth, respectively, in Southern Conference individual rushing rankings… Duo also took the third (McKinnon) and fourth spots on the SoCon scoring list… Had top season marks for rushing attempts (34) and rushing yards (316) against Central Arkansas in playoff game (12-1), to surpass the single-game record for rushing yards by a quarterback, previously held by Jayson Foster … McKinnon’s 316-yard effort was third-best in the FCS, eighth-best in Division I and just 17 yards shy of tying the Georgia Southern single-game record held by Adrian Peterson (333 vs. UMass, 1999)... Total of 316 yards included runs of 57-, 52- and 51-yards as the 57-yard romp ended the Eagles’ three-play scoring drive for the first TD of the game… Rush of 51-yards brought Georgia Southern inside the 10 where he punched it in for his second rushing touchdown of the day… Also credited for 79 passing yards against Central Arkansas with a 47-yard completion to Zach Walker and 32-yard TD reception by Darreion Robinson… Gained 171 yards and scored season-best four rushing TDs against Old Dominion with three coming in the fourth quarter against Monarchs… Flipped roles with Darreion Robinson in catching 15-yard pass to convert 3rd-and-6 in ODU territory… Flirted with the 200-yard rushing yards total, but finished with 198 against Furman with three rushing TDs… Averaged 12.4 yards per carry against the Paladins… Sprinted for season-long rush of 87 yards for touchdown against Howard, the single-play drive took only 12 seconds… McKinnon’s 87-yard scoring play vs. Bison ranks as the third-longest in Georgia Southern history behind only Mark Myer’s 92-yard TD run against Appalachian State in 2002 and Adrian Peterson’s 91-yard score vs. East Tennessee State in 1998…Accounted for five touchdowns against Howard with three rushing (87, 16, 2) and two pass completions (25, 7) for TDs… Also had two passing touchdowns at Western Carolina (10-6) … Hooked up with Zack Walker for one of the shortest touchdown drives of the year, a career-long 75-yard pass, the longest pass completion of the 2012 season, and 11th-longest in Georgia Southern history, against Furman in a mere 10 seconds… Ran for 93 yards vs. Elon with snaps at B-back and quarterback, including a 37-yard rush on fourth-quarter drive to set up Alex Hanks’ gamewinning field goal… Took over at quarterback and led Eagles in rushing with 162 yards against Samford averaging 12.5 yards per carry… Paired with Dominique Swope for two touchdowns each in victory over Bulldogs… Scored from 41-yards out in first half and flew past tacklers for single-play scoring drive of 67 yards in the third quarter, shortest scoring drive of the year (9 seconds) … Had 60 yards on six attempts in first quarter vs. Western Carolina... Threw for team season and career-best 119 yards against Paladins, including TD pass to Walker… Directed 65-yard drive for
2013 SEASON
PREP: Tabbed first-team All-Region 8-AAAAA as a junior and senior... First-team All-Gwinnett County as a junior and second-team selection as a senior... honorable mention all-state pick at offensive lineman for junior year as Peachtree Ridge finished 12-3 as runner-up in 5A... pre-season all-state selection by Atlanta JournalConstitution for senior campaign... helped lead team to 10-3 mark and quarterfinals... member of the Lions offensive line that did not allow a sack over 28 games and two years... finished 10th in state weightlifting meet as a senior... Scholar-Athlete award winner... joins current Eagle Mitch Williford in coming from Peachtree Ridge... played for Coach Bill Ballard.
MEET THE EAGLES carries against Presbyterian (10/22)... Returned one kickoff against the Black Bears for 41 yards.
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
FRESHMAN (2010): Wore number 15 in his first season in Statesboro... Picked up first career score against Savannah State, taking over the quarterback duties in the fourth quarter... scampered for 20 yards for touchdown after 22-yard rush helped extend the drive... briefly held record for most rushing attempts in a single game after rushing for top single-game mark of 182 yards on 35 attempts at The Citadel... 84 yards came in second quarter as he helped Eagles to first shutout of an opponent since 2003... rushed for seven of nine plays on the final scoring drive for the final TD in the 20-0 GSU victory... assumed signal calling after Jaybo Shaw was injured early in that game... made first career start against the Samford the following week... had one-yard TD run for first score against the Bulldogs... handed off to Tobi Akinniranye for a 60-yard TD run against Chattanooga... directed Eagles to their third-highest rushing total of the year with 323 yards against South Carolina State... 53-yard rush from the slotback position put Mora within field goal range for the Eagles’ first score vs. Delaware... finished with 101 yards against the Blue Hens for his second 100-yard rushing game of his career... played in 10 games.
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
PREP: Atlanta Journal-Constitution first-team All-State pick at quarterback... tabbed first-team All-State by Georgia Sports Writers Association as an athlete... named Region 7 AAAA Player of the Year... three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Yellow Jackets... passed for 1,500 yards and ran for 1,300 as a senior... Cobb County Touchdown Club Quarterback of the Year... played for Coach Billy Shackelford... member of team that won region championship as a junior... wide receiver MVP for the National Underclassmen Ultimate 100... earned two letters for Yellow Jacket track and field team, running the 100 meter Dash and competing in the long jump and as a member of the 4X100 relay team.
[ JER ICK M cKINNON] first Eagle TD in the third quarter at Furman, benefitting from his own long rush of 32 yards to the Furman three-yard line… Rushed for three touchdowns (10, 18, 1) and final two-point conversion in triple-overtime thriller at Chattanooga for a total of 20 points… Handed off to Darreion Robinson for a 20-yard Eagle touchdown in first overtime… Eluded three Moc defenders rolling left and dashing into the endzone for the game-winning TD and followed that play with two-point conversion… Total of 141 rushing yards at Chattanooga started his current streak of seven-straight games with 100-or more rushing yards... Against the Mocs, went 3-for-5 passing for 55 yards with a long throw of 40 to Zach Walker for an acrobatic catch that was featured on ESPN SportCenter’s Top 10 plays of the day… That second-quarter pass completion put the Eagles in the redzone, making way for McKinnon’s second TD of the night (18 yards)… Had 106-yard passing game vs. Appalachian State… Connected for a 30-yard TD with Tray Butler for Butler’s career best and a 20-yard score with Kentrellis Showers against the Catamounts… Quick four-yard scoring drive before halftime against Howard ended with 25-yard TD pass to Zach Walker… Early fourth-quarter scoring drive against Howard (1110) ended with seven-yard TD post pass to Tyler Sumner… Had game-high 109 rushing yards at Georgia with two touchdowns, one early in second quarter, the second in the fourth period… Gained 121 yards with long of 42 vs. Appalachian State, but handed off to William Banks for his career-best three rushing TDs on 129 yards… Rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown in season opener vs. Jacksonville playing at both B-back and quarterback… Earned third letter… Recognized as a National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year award… Member of the Eagle Football Leadership Council. SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 13 games with seven starts... Threw, ran and caught a touchdown pass during the season... Also intercepted two passes on defense in the Maine (12/10) FCS Playoff game... Finished the season with 705 allpurpose yards and combined nine touchdowns... Played the three playoff games on defense and totaled four tackles and two pass breakups... Scored two rushing touchdowns on 12 carries and 80 yards in the season opener at Samford (9/3)... Rushed for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass in the home opener against Tusculum (9/10)... Totaled a season-high 114 rushing yards and two scores on 10 carries against Western Carolina (9/24)... Also completed two passes for 39 yards and a touchdown against the Catamounts... Compiled 98 rushing yards on nine
84
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
PERSONAL: Full name is Jerick Deshun McKinnon... born May 3, 1992 in Atlanta, Ga., ... son of Rungie and Frances McKinnon... brother Lester Norwood earned four letters as a free safety at Florida... listens to “Goodbye” by Wiz Khalifa and “Requiem for a Dream” before playing or going to practice... favorite color is green... favorite food is fried chicken... favorite movie is “Friday After Next”... brother has had the biggest influence on his life because “he has always been there for me and gives me guidance and feedback when needed. I look at him as not just a brother, but as a positive role model I can count on whenever.” MAJOR: General Studies.
Statistic Time period No. Ranking Single-Game Rush Yards (QB) vs. UCA, 12-1-12 316 1st Single-Game Rush Yards (overall) vs. UCA, 12-1-12 316 2nd Single-Season Rushing Yards 2012 1,817 3rd Career Rushing Yards 2010-present 2,849 8th Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns 2012 20 7th Single-Game Rushing Attempts 2012 34 T-3rd 2010 35 2nd 2012 269 2nd Single-Season Rushing Attempts Single-Season Yards per play 2012 6.75 4th Single-Season Yards per Game 2012 129.8 8th Career Yards per play 2010-present 6.22 5th Career Yards per Game 2010-present 77.0 7th Career Tot Off Yards Per Play 2011-present 6.11 (372-2,274) 10th Mckinnon’s 2012 Game-by-Game Date Opponent Car. Yds. TD S 1 JACKSONVILLE 11 71 1 S 8 at The Citadel 4 29 1 S 22 ELON 17 93 0 S 29 SAMFORD 13 162 2 O 6 at Western Carolina 14 89 0 O 13 WOFFORD 16 84 0 O 20 at Furman 16 65 1 O 27 at Chattanooga 28 141 3 N 3 APPALACHIAN STATE 21 121 0 N 10 HOWARD 16 198 3 N 17 at Georgia 19 109 2 D 1 CENTRAL ARKANSAS 34 316 2 D 8 at Old Dominion 29 171 4 D 14 at North Dakota State 31 168 1 14 games 269 1817 20
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Lg 28 11 27 67t 28 33 32 25 42 87t 24 57t 35 25t 87t
MEET THE EAGLES
JAVO N M E N T I O N DE 6-2 238 SR
EAGLES GATA
52 TAMPA, FL (PLANT)
2012 REVIEW
Started final 10 games of 2012 at QB MCKINNON’s PASSING career highs Passing yards – 119 at Furman, 10-20-12 Completions – 3 three times, last vs. Appalachian State, 11-3-12 Passing attempts – 7 vs Central Arkansas, 12-1-12 (P), ODU, 12-8-12 (P) Career-high passing TDs – 2 vs. Howard, 11-10-12, WCU, 10-6-12 Longest pass – 75 (TD) at Furman, 10-20-12 to Zach Walker
LONG – 38t (TUS) 15 (ODU) 38t (TUS)
RECORDS
McKinnon’s Career Receiving Stats Year G-S REC YDS APC TD APG 2010 10-1 – – – – – 2011 13-7 6 127 21.2 1 9.8 2012 14-14 1 15 15.0 0 1.1 37-22 7 142 20.3 1 3.8
HISTORY
McKinnon’s Career RECEIVING Highs Receiving yards – 38 yds vs. Tusculum, 9-10-11 Receptions – 3 at Appalachian State, 10-29-11 Rec. touchdowns – 1 vs. Tusculum (38 yds), 9-10-11 from Jaybo Shaw Long reception – 38 yards (TD) vs. Tusculum, 9-10-11 McKinnon’s ADDITIONAL STATISTICS High Tackles – 2 twice: vs. Maine, 12-10-11 (P), vs ODU, 12-3-11 (P) (2u) Interceptions – 2 vs. Maine, 12-10-11 (P) Pass breakups – 2 vs. Old Dominion, 12-3-11 (P) 1 kickoff return for 41 yards vs. Maine, 12-10-11 (P)
MEET THE EAGLES
McKinnon’s Career Passing stats Year G-S EFF C A I PCT Yds TD YPG LONG 2010 10-1 33.51 3 9 1 33.3 24 0 2.4 9 (SAM) 2011 13-7 156.80 3 6 0 50.0 37 1 2.8 20t (WCU) 2012 14-14 178.06 20 49 3 40.8 597 7 42.6 75t (FUR) 37-22 155.7 26 64 4 40.6 658 8 17.8 75t (FUR)
COACHING STAFF
Mckinnon’s career highs Rushing yards – 316 on 34 attempts vs. Central Arkansas, 12-1-12 (P) Rushing Touchdowns – 4 at Old Dominion, 12-8-12 (P) Rushing Attempts – 35 at The Citadel, 10-23-10 Long rush – 87 (TD) vs. Howard, 11-10-12
2013 SEASON
Mckinnon’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG LONG 2010 10-1 109 495 4.5 3 49.5 53 (at UD) 13-7 80 537 6.7 7 41.3 75t (WCU) 2011 2012 14-14 269 1817 6.8 20 129.8 87t (HU) 37-22 458 2849 6.22 30 75.0 87t (HU)
JUNIOR (2012): Missed 2013 spring recovering from injury… Emerged as one of the conference’s top pass rushers and was equally effective in stopping the run… Offers Eagles versatility with ability to play inside and outside, but will continue at defensive end position… Racked up 10.5 tackles for loss (-57 yards), just a half sack behind team leader by Dion DuBose with 11… Tied for team lead with 6.5 sacks (-45 yards) DuBose, good for fourth on the SoCon sacks chart… Had three starts and was one of 20 Eagles to play in all 14 games with three starts… Won third letter award… Has played in 42 games, same number as teammate Blake Riley, missing only one game in 2011… Recorded career-best two sacks versus Elon… Phoenix forced to settle for a field goal at start of fourth quarter after Mention blew past offensive tackle to pull down Phoenix QB for 11-yard sack at 3rd and goal... Had sack in each of the next two games vs. Samford (-3) and at Western Carolina (-8)… Matched career best for tackles for loss at Chattanooga with shoestring tackle for loss (-5) in second OT period to force third and 9 as Mocs would miss field goal… Started the season with sack of Jacksonville QB for five-yard loss and added another solo tackle to his total… Registered tackle for loss (-1) as Eagles held ODU scoreless in fourth quarter… Also had tackle for loss (-2) the week before against Central Arkansas… Credited for fumble recovery at The Citadel… Totaled three quarterback hurries on the year with one each against Wofford, Appalachian State and North Dakota State.
[ JAVO N MEN T IO N ]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
85
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 13 games with eight starts on the defensive line... Started eight-straight games from the third game of the year against Western Carolina (9/24) to Wofford (11/12)... Finished the season with 30 tackles and 16 solo stops... Made eight tackles for loss and two sacks... Also posted six quaterback hurries and one blocked kick... Opened the season with four stops and two tackles for loss at Samford (9/3)... Posted a season-high five tackles at Appalachian State (10/29). REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010): Contributed in 15 games and earned start at defensive tackle against The Citadel.
2013 SEASON
FRESHMAN (2009): Redshirted. PREP: First Team All-Hillsborough County... First Team All-Conference... helped Plant HS win the Class 4A state championship... set a county record with 24 sacks... finished with 88 tackles of which 33 went for a loss his senior year... played for Coach Robert Weiner.
Nowicki’s Career KickING Stats Year G XP XPA Pct 2012 5 10 11 .909 5 10 11 .909
COACHING STAFF
2010 15-1 5 5 10 1.0-8 1.0-8 2011 13-8 16 14 30 8.0-33 2.0-15 2012 14-3 14 11 25 10.5-57 6.5-44 42-12 35 30 65 19.5-98 9.5-67
Nowicki’s CAREER HIGHS Kickoffs – 3 at Furman, 10-20-12 Long kickoff – 65 at Furman, 10-20-12 FG made – 1 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 FG Attempts – 2 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 PAT made – 7 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 (7-8) PAT attempts – 8 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 (7-8)
38
49 RYA N N O W I C K I PK/P 6-0 205 SO
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Had solid spring and made some impressions as a punter…Placekicker competing for starting spot… Assisted with kickoffs as season progressed with six for 336 yards (56.0 avg.)… Scored 10 points off seven PATs and a field goal vs. Jacksonville… Hit career long 38-yard field goal to complete Eagles’ scoring against Dolphins… Averaged 61.7 yards in three kickoffs against Furman with long of 65 putting Paladains deep on their own side of the field… Handled two kickoffs against Howard for 60.5 average. OLE MISS (2011): Did not see action and was redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead Starr’s Mill to Georgia AAAA State Championship game as a kicker and defensive back... Posted a 14-1 record as a senior... Earned all-region 3-AAAA and first team All-Fayette County honors as a senior... Rated the No. 26 kicker in the nation by Kohl’s Kicking and No. 7 kickoff specialist... Coached in high school by Chad Phillips... Also an all-region selection in soccer, helping Starr’s Mill to the 2010 state championship.
5
5 6
86
6
336
56.0
0
0
3
336 56.0 0 0 3
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
GAINESVILLE, FL (BUCHHOLZ)
JUNIOR (2012): Intense player who shifts into another gear when he is on the field… Should adapt well to outside linebacker spot where his speed and agility can have a bigger impact for the Eagles… Brings 2012 experience of nine starts at Mike linebacker and expected to contend for starting job at Will … Top returning tackler on the team with 51 (28u, 23a)… Recorded most tackles for loss, 5.0, by an Eagle linebacker in 2012… Earned third letter in 2012, playing in 10 games and starting nine… Had eight tackles for Blue team in spring game…Recorded first double-digit total and career-best 11 tackles (3u, 8a) in Wofford win, seven (3u, 4a) coming in second half… Had big stops on back-to-back plays inside the GSU 10 with tackle for loss (-4) on 3rd and seven to force Terriers to settle for second field goal… Tallied eight total tackles vs. Howard (4u, 4a) including a tackle for loss… Posted season-high four solo tackles three other times vs. Elon, Central Arkansas and Old Dominion… Prevented Central Arkansas from scoring in second quarter on 4th and goal with coverage on pass play… Totaled six tackles (4u, 2a) versus Bears… Added three assisted tackles vs. Elon for seven total and did not allow any gain on four of those plays… Went in for sack of ODU’s Taylor Heinicke after teammate Dion DuBose flushed Monarch quarterback out of pocket… Had three other solo tackles in that playoff win…Registered four total tackles against Western Carolina (3u, 1a), Furman (2u, 2a) and Chattanooga (2u, 2a)… Total at Chattanooga included solo tackle for loss in fourth quarter and solo for no gain in first overtime…Posted a 3.25 grade point average in spring 2013, one of 31 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above. SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 14 games with two starts at Alabama (11/19) and North Dakota State (12/17)... Made 34 stops and two tackles for loss on the year... Opened the season with four tackles at Samford (9/3)... Posted back-to-back five tackle games against Wofford (11/12) and the Crimson Tide... Ended the seasons with a season-high nine tackles against the Bison... Started at outside linebacker for the Blue team in the spring game... Finished second on the team to Brent Russell with seven tackles and one sack.
65 (Fur) 65 (Fur)
FRESHMAN (2009): Redshirted.
MAJOR: Sport Management. Nowicki’s Career Kickoff Stats Year GP No Yds Avg TB FC 60+
LB 5-10 203 SR
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010): Shared top tackler honors vs. Savannah State with Brent Russell as each had five... picked up a solo tackle and an assist at Navy... made first career start against Coastal Carolina and had 8-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, both career firsts, against Coastal Carolina late in the game helped Eagles secure win... made first career start in game against Chanticleers... recorded big special teams tackle on GSU punt to prevent return in critical fourth quarter against Coastal Carolina... picked up loose ball for an Eagle touchdown after Coastal QB Zach McDowell was forced backwards and fumbled with 3:20 left in game... had five solo tackles and one assist for six total against Coastal Carolina... credited with one tackle for loss (4 yards) against Chants...played in 12 games.
PERSONAL: Son of Jon and Tammy Nowicki... Full name is Ryan Jonathan Nowicki... Born on Aug. 6, 1992.
2012
KYLE OEHLBECK
0 0 0 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 3 1-0 0 0 9 1-0
Mention’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 5 at Appalachian State, 10-29-11 (3u, 2a) TFL – 2 three times: most recently at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 (2 solo) Sack – 2 vs. Elon, 9-22-12 (2 solo) Fumble recovery – 1 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 Blocked kick vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11 (P)
MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW
Pts FG Long 13 38 (JAX) 13 38 (JAX)
MAJOR: Business Administration.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA (OLE MISS)
RECORDS
Pct .333 .333
2012: at WCU: (1) 30; at Furman: (3) 61, 65, 59 Howard: (2) 59, 62
Mention’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
HISTORY
FG FGA 1 3 1 3
Long
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
GEORGE OSUNDE DE 6-2 254 SR
EAGLES GATA
97 ALPHARETTA, GA (ALPHARETTA)
2013 SEASON
JUNIOR (2012): Suffered injury during preseason workouts and missed all of spring … Undergoing rehabilitation with hopes of returning to practice field this fall… first career sack vs. Jacksonville for loss of three yards by Dolphins… Carried black flag into Paulson Stadium for the 2012 season opener vs. Jacksonville. SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in one game against Presbyterian (10/22). FRESHMAN (2010): Practiced with scout team... started at defensive end for White squad in 2011 spring game... had four solo tackles and two assists (6 total) for second on the team... split a tackle for loss and had 1.5 (4 yards) in game.
COACHING STAFF
PREP: Played at Alpharetta High School for Coach Bill Watters... received the Coaches Award in 2008... Has the record for the longest touchdown run (99 yards)... set record for sacks in the season (10) and single-game (4)... Junior year he recorded 32 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 fumble, and 1 touchdown (fumble recovery)... Senior year he recorded 49 tackles, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery... also lettered in track and field competing in the discus. PERSONAL: Born in Croydon, England, on December 17, 1990.... Son of Peter Osunde and Phoebe Martin and guardians Randy and Paige Maier... has six siblings, Jemima, Edmond, Noah, Caleb, Lydia and Elijah... most admires his parents. MAJOR: Business Marketing with a minor in Business Management.
[ GEO RGE O S U N D E] 2012 REVIEW
PREP: Lettered in football and weightlifting... made 115 tackles his senior year, earning First Team All-District and All-Area honors... Third Team All-State... voted captain of football team... played for Coach Jay Godwin.
2011 1-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 1-0 1 0 1 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 2-0 1 0 1 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
PERSONAL: Born May 24, 1991 in Saranc Lake, N.Y. to Thomas and Selma Oehlbeck... No. 1 sports highlight was making 25 tackles his senior year during the Homecoming game... his coach, Tim Adams, has been a major influence, “He set me in the right direction to succeed.”... most admires Scott Pritchett, “He’s a great guy who goes out every day with a winning attitude.”... enjoys lifting weights, playing X-Box, hanging out with friends and water sports... favorite professional team is Pittsburgh Steelers... Lists Linkin Park as favorite music group as well as Sublime and latest addition Black Keys.
RECORDS
MAJOR: General Studies. Oehlbeck’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2010 12-1 11 7 18 1.0-4 0.0-0 2011 14-2 23 11 34 2.0-6 0.0-0 2012 10-9 28 23 51 5.0-14 1.0-7 36-12 62 41 103 8.0-24 1.0-7
MEET THE EAGLES
[ KY LE OEH LBEC K ]
Osunde’s Career HIGHS Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
0 0 0 1t-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 1 0-0 0 0 1 1t-0
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
HISTORY
Oehlbeck’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 11 vs. Wofford, 10-13-12 (3u, 8a) TFL – 1 on eight occasions: most recently at Chattanooga, Sack – 1 at Old Dominion, 12-8-12 (solo) Fumble recovery – 1 for 8 yd. return at Coastal Carolina, 9-18-10 (TD) Touchdown 1 at Coastal Carolina, 8-yard fumble return, 9-18-10 Kick return: 1 twice: 1 for 22 yards at Wofford, 12-11-10 (P); 1 for 2 yards vs. South Carolina State, 11-27-10 (P)
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
87
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
69 COLE PEEPLES OL 6-3 296 SO CONYERS, GA (HERITAGE)
PERSONAL: Full name is Carlos Akeem D’Neal Powell... Born October 26, 1990... Son of Deveri and Charles Powell... Has three sisters... Lists “must watch” movie as “Love and Basketball”... Follows suit with Kobe Bryant as his favorite athlete and Barry Sanders as a close second... Pancakes, sausage and eggs is his favorite breakfast, but eats lighter on game days... Would want to ticket to any of Michael Jordan’s games to see him play... Writes that his parents and family have had the biggest influence on his life because, “They have cared about me and pushed me to be who I am today, and I have learned so much from them. The love and caring RB 5-9 207 SR they have given me sustains me.”
30
DENNIS PRITCHARD
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
MAJOR: Sport Management. AUBURN, GA (WEST HILLS CC)
30
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Displayed team mentality and unselfishness by learning a new position during spring 2013… Handled responsibilities at natural guard position as well as seeing time at center… Suffered an injury toward end of spring that slowed development… Improved steadily through course of career and will be counted on to provide depth this fall… Had snaps on offensive line at right guard vs. Jacksonville, Western Carolina and Howard… Earned first letter… Earned a 3.50 grade point average for Spring 2013 for inclusion on the University’s Dean’s List for GPAs of 3.5 or above… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters.
JUNIOR (2012): Joined program in fall 2012… Spent initial season as a member of the scout team preparing the Eagle defense… Posted a 3.0 GPA in spring 2012, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above…
PREP: Lettered three times and served as a captain his senior year at Heritage High School in Conyers, Ga... Played for head coach Chad Frazier... Helped team to a 16-15 record during his three seasons on the offensive line... Named All-Region twice including his junior and senior seasons... Also played three seasons in baseball and earned All-Region honors as both a first baseman and a pitcher... Four time scholar-athlete... Earned U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award for exemplary leadership as a high school athlete... Named AAAA Pre-Season Academic All-State by the Georgia High School Association Football Magazine.
PREP: Lettered two years in football, played point guard in basketball and comJUNIOR (2012): Joined program in fall 2012… Spent initial season as a member of peted in track… Part of the region championship team in 2009 that posted a 12-1 the scout team preparing the Eagle defense… Posted a 3.0 GPA in spring 2012, one overall record and graduated as a member of the winningest class in Apalachee of 33 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above… High School history… Won the weightlifting state championship three times… WEST HILLS (2010-2011): Earned associate’s and twoand years West Sprinter for the Wildcat track team, earningdegree athlete of played the year theat effort Hills Community College in Coalinga, Calif.,record for Coach Tincher… Saw action award… Holds the Apalachee High School in theCal 100m Dash (10.6)... Had in 10 games with 34and carries 297 yards with three touchdowns… Recorded perfect attendance wonfor scholar-athlete awards with an “A” average all long four run of 54Graduated yards… Also four receptions for 75 yards with long of 44… Tallied years… withhad honors. two solo tackles and a forced fumble… 2010: Second-leading rusher for Falcons PERSONAL: Born May 14, 1992 in New Orleans, La…. Son of Samantha Collins… with 72 carries for 498 yards and three touchdowns (long 58)… played in 10 games Related to Barry Cryer, the former Nebraska defensive tackle who played for the with 10 receptions for 47 yards (long 33)… Also registered four tackles and a PBU. San Diego Chargers, former Missouri Tiger defensive back Tremane Vaughns and PREP: twoand years in football, point guardMathieu… in basketball comformer Lettered LSU safety current Arizonaplayed Cardinal Tyrann Listsand favorite petedas inanything track… Part the region championship team in 2009 that posted a 12-1 meal thatofincludes pasta… Also enjoys steak and chicken… Watches overall record andand graduated as aand member of the winningest class in Apalachee the classic “Love Basketball,” new movies “42” and “Fast 6”… If he could High aSchool Won the weightlifting stateany championship threethe times… have ticket history… to any sporting event, would choose game with either New Sprinter for theorWildcat earning athlete of the year andStadium the effort Orleans Saints Miami track Heat…team, Seeing Freedom fly around Paulson is award… Holds the Apalachee SchoolDraws recordstrength in the 100m Had his favorite Georgia Southern High tradition… fromDash God,(10.6)... his mother perfect attendance won scholar-athlete awards with an four and family membersand who have had the biggest influence on“A” himaverage becauseall“they years… Graduated honors. encourage me to bewith a better person and they motivate me to strive for perfection and never beBorn satisfied PERSONAL: Mayor14,complacent. 1992 in New Orleans, La…. Son of Samantha Collins…
PERSONAL: Born Cole Bradford Peeples on February 7th, 1993 in Conyers, Ga... Son of Gene and Molly Peeples... Has three younger siblings Chandler, Kelsey and Bailey. MAJOR: History. PEEPLES’ CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S 2011 1-0 2012 2-0 3-0
98 CARLOS POWELL TE 6-5 228 SR
RECORDS
ATLANTA, GA (SOUTHERN MISS)
JUNIOR (2012): Moved to tight end position after spending fall 2012 on defensive line…Suffered injury that limited his practice time to final practices of spring… Played in Jacksonville and Howard games.
DENNIS PRITCHARD
WEST HILLS (2010-2011): Earned associate’s degree and played two years at West Hills Community College in Coalinga, Calif., for Coach Cal Tincher… Saw action in 10 games with 34 carries for 297 yards with three touchdowns… Recorded long RB 5-9 207 SR run of 54 yards… Also had four receptions for 75 yards with long of 44… Tallied AUBURN, GA (WEST HILLS CC) two solo tackles and a forced fumble… 2010: Second-leading rusher for Falcons with 72 carries for 498 yards and three touchdowns (long 58)… played in 10 games with 10 receptions for 47 yards (long 33)… Also registered four tackles and a PBU.
Related toGeneral Barry Cryer, former Nebraska defensive tackle who played for the MAJOR: Studiesthe major. San Diego Chargers, former Missouri Tiger defensive back Tremane Vaughns and former LSU safety and current Arizona Cardinal Tyrann Mathieu… Lists favorite meal as anything that includes pasta… Also enjoys steak and chicken… Watches the classic “Love and Basketball,” and new movies “42” and “Fast 6”… If he could have a ticket to any sporting event, would choose any game with either the New Orleans Saints or Miami Heat… Seeing Freedom fly around Paulson Stadium is his favorite Georgia Southern tradition… Draws strength from God, his mother and family members who have had the biggest influence on him because “they encourage me to be a better person and they motivate me to strive for perfection and never be satisfied or complacent. MAJOR: General Studies major.
HISTORY
SOPHOMORE (2011): Arrived at Georgia Southern and helped prepare Eagle offense as a member of the scout team. FRESHMAN (2009): Redshirted at Southern Miss. PREP: Two-sport letterwinner at Berkmar High School... Played tight end and on defensive line on football team for Coach Early and Coach Thompson... Lettered all four years and was three-year starter for Patriots... Selected to the Gwinett County All-Star team as a senior... Also lettered as a forward on the Patriot basketball team.
88
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
96
C O DY R E D I G E R
BLAKE RILEY
HOSCHTON, GA (MILL CREEK)
CRESCENT, GA (McINTOSH COUNTY ACADEMY)
TE 6-2 236 SO
FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted.
PERSONAL: Born Cody James Rediger on December 30, 1992 in Ridgewood, N.J... Son of Jason and Jen Rediger... Has two sisters Tyler and Kenzie... Favorite tradition is riding the yellow school buses to Paulson Stadium. MAJOR: Planning on a major in Sport Management.
RECORDS
PERSONAL: Born Blake Alexander Riley on November 30, 1991 in Brunswick, Ga. ... nickname is “Kojak”... most treasured possession is his car because it was given to him by a family member... favorite color is green... favorite food is pizza... favorite movie is “Bad Boys II”... writes “my mother Alexandria Riley has had the biggest influence on my life because she has been there for every step of the way through the good and the bad.”
2012 REVIEW
FRESHMAN (2010): Appeared in 14 games... Finished with 12 tackles... Made five solo stops and seven assists... Tallied multiple tackles in three games. PREP: Three-year starter for Buccaneers team that advanced to state playoffs... first-team All-Region 2AA as a junior... second-team All-Region 2AA for offensive and defensive line as a senior... WTOC Super 11 selection in 2009... most valuable defensive lineman as a junior and senior... recorded 15 sacks over last two seasons... coaches award winner as a senior... team captain as a junior and senior... played for Coach Robby Robinson... earned most improved player honors after his sophomore year.
MEET THE EAGLES
SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in all 14 games with 12 starts at defensive tackle... Started the first three games and the last nine games of the season... Finished with 24 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss... Also posted a half sack, one pass breakup, a quarterback hurry and recovered a fumble in the Western Carolina (9/24) game... Made a season-high four tackles against Old Dominion (12/3) in the FCS Playoffs.
COACHING STAFF
PREP: Played for head coach Shannon Jarvis at Mill Creek High School in Gwinnett, Ga... Second Team All-Region... Posted 35 tackles and an interception as a sophomore... Finished both his junior and senior seasons with a 45 tackles each... Also scored a defensive touchdown as a senior... Lettered three times... Also lettered in discus for the Track and Field team...
JUNIOR (2012): Stalwart on the defensive line, played and started in all 14 games in 2012 and 26 of the last 28 (last non starts Elon & Furman 2011)… Owns current Georgia Southern long streak of 23 games started… Has played in 42 games, same total as teammate Javon Mention, missing only one game in his career in 2010… Won third letter award in 2012… Great technician who moved to nose tackle on defensive line after playing majority of career at tackle and is solid at either spot… Eagle teammates respect his toughness and resiliency… Shows good escape ability and has better-than-good motor getting to the football… Recorded most tackles of any defensive lineman in spring game with five… Posted second-highest tackles total among returners with 45 (20u, 25a)… Set career best with first double-digit tackle total of his career with 10 (4u, 6a) vs. Wofford… seven (3u, 4a) coming in second half including a tackle for loss (-2 yards)… Combined with Brent Russell on four assisted tackles to clog up the middle against Terrier rushing game ... Helped defense prevent a single Terrier touchdown and held SoCon Offensive Player of the Year Eric Breitenstein to season’s lowest rushing total in a NCAA Division I game… Tied for team lead with five total tackles (3u, 2a) against Appalachian State… Teamed with Brent Russell on sack of Catamount QB for loss of five yards to go along with a solo tackle and two assists… Had four total tackles (2u, 2a) vs. Central Arkansas splitting tackle for loss with John Stevenson… Tallied three solo tackles in playoff win over Old Dominion with all in second half… Had two solo tackles and an assist at both Georgia and Chattanooga… Paired up with Lavelle Westbrooks to stifle Elon’s initial drive …Recorded at least one tackle in every game with two total tackles against Jacksonville (2a), The Citadel (2a), Elon (1u, 1a) and Samford (1u, 1a)… Member of the Eagle Football team’s Leadership Council for 2013-14.
2013 SEASON
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Unable to participate in spring 2013 practices due to injury… Tough inline blocker who saw action in nine games during 2012… Earned first letter award… Recorded knockdowns in Central Arkansas, Georgia and Howard games.
DT 6-1 279 SR
EAGLES GATA
46
MAJOR: Business Administration.
Riley’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 10 vs. Wofford, 10-13-12 (4u, 6a) TFL – 1 vs. Wofford, 10-13-12 (solo) Sack – 0.5 twice, at WCU, 10-6-12; vs. Maine, 10-10-12 (P) Fumble recovery – 1 vs. WCU, 10-24-11, (0 yards)
Riley’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2010 14-0 5 7 12 0.0-0 0.0-0 2011 14-12 12 12 24 1.5-4 0.5-1 2012 14-14 20 25 45 2.0-4 0.5-2 42-26 37 44 81 3.5-8 1.0-3
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
0 0 0 0-0 0 1 1 1-0 0 1 0 0-0 0 2 1 1-0
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
89
HISTORY
[ BLAKE RILE Y]
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES
D EVA N T E ROBINSON
31
10 JOSH ROWE LB
DB 6-0 171 R-FR
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
LITHONIA, GA (MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR)
FRESHMAN (2012): Welcome addition who joined team as a walkon… Unselfish individual who works hard on and off the field… Helped prepare Eagle offense as a member of the scout team… Earned 3.46 grade point average in Fall 2012… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters. PREP: Played for Coach Michael Carson at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School in Lithonia, Ga.... Lions won the Region championship twice during his career (2007, 2010)... Earned recognition as a selection to the DeKalb County All-Star team as a senior... Registered 38 tackles with two sacks, a TFL, forced fumble and interception as a senior... Picked off two opponent passes in junior season with 26 tackles... Played varsity as a sophomore with 10 total tackles including three tackles for loss... Won three letters in football and was selected a captain as a senior... Lettered four years in track and field, running sprints (100m, 200m) and as a member of the 4X100m and 4X400m Relay teams... Also competed in the Long Jump and High Jump... Member of the Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Born October 17, 1992 in Miami, Fla.... Parents are Kowana Robinson and Vincent Campbell... One of five children... Earned his certification as a lifeguard... Enjoys playing video games and riding dirt bikes... Lists Texan free safety Ed Reed as his favorite football player and Kobe Bryant and Mike Tyson as his other favorite athletes... Would request a ticket to Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals if he could see any sporting event... Movies he can’t turn off include “Black Hawk Down,” “Paid in Full,” and “Shottas”... Writes that his brother has had the biggest influence on his life because “with his music, he showed me that there is a positive way to rise above the gangs and violence of my hometown.”
SENIOR (2012): Reacquainting himself with the defensive scheme in study of film and playbook… Must get back to full strength in order to contribute… Returns for final season after missing the 2012 season in accordance with NCAA eligibility requirements… Looks to return to form after starting at mike linebacker in all 14 games in 2011 and 13 of 15 games in 2010… Honored as scout team player of the year in preparing the Eagle offense during fall 2012… Posted 3.25 grade point average for Spring 2013 as one of 33 Eagles with GPAs of 3.0 or above. JUNIOR (2011): Started in all 14 games at linebacker... Finished second on the team with 75 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception, four quaterback hurries and a forced fumble... Opened the season with seven tackles at Samford (9/3)... Tallied a season-high 11 stops against Chattanooga (10/8)... Made eight tackles against The Citadel (11/5)... Posted a tackle for loss in three consecutive games (9/10-10/1)... Tallied seven tackles in two of the three FCS Playoff games. SOPHOMORE (2010): Southern Conference coaches made him a second-team AllSoCon pick at linebacker... led Eagles with 104 total tackles (56u, 48a)... racked up four games with double digit tackles: Navy (10), Coastal Carolina (10), William & Mary (12) and Delaware (12)... leading tackler in six games, starting in 13 of his 14 appearances... sacked Savannah State QB for loss of 10 yards, two solo tackles on the night... leading tackler for the game at Navy with 10, doubling his previous career-best total... had second-straight game as top tackler for the Eagles with 10 (5u, 5a) against Chanticleers... registered a tackle for loss at Coastal...
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering.
2012 REVIEW
78 DIEGO RODRIGUEZ
OL 6-3 258 R-FR
HISTORY
RECORDS
DACULA, GA (DACULA)
FRESHMAN (2012): Played on scout team in fall and suffered injury that prevented him from practicing for remainder of 2012 … Used spring as a recovery period… Redshirted… Earned 3.54 grade point average for fall semester. PREP: Played for head coach Jared Zito at Dacula High School in Dacula, Ga... Helped Dacula to a 2011 Region 8 runner-up finish... Squad ranked 7th in the state by the AP and finished as a AAAAA quarterfinalist... Named a Gwinnett Touchdown Club Player of the Week... Part of offensive line that helped Dacula’s offense average 28 points a game and allowed only six sacks... Three year letter winner and two-year starter... Graded out as an 88% for the season... Tallied 30 pancake blocks... Lettered three times and served as a team captain... Honored as a distinguished student and scholar-athlete four times. PERSONAL: Born Diego Miguel Rodriguez on September 7, 1993 in Passaic, N.J... Son of Diego and Monica Rodriguez... Has a younger sister Adriana. MAJOR: Electrical Engineering.
90
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
5-11 218 SR
OPELIKA, AL (OPELIKA)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
[JOSH ROW E ]
MEET THE EAGLES
Rowe’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 0-0 2-1 0-1 2-2
6-1 266 JR
SUWANEE, GA (NORTH GWINNETT)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Spiritual and emotional leader of the offensive line who inspires teammates and coaches… Plays with phenomenal effort… Has potential to become dominant player with added weight and strength… Regular at center who earned second letter… Credited with more than 80 knockdowns, third-highest total on the team… Had double-figure knockdown games against Old Dominion (11), Georgia (13) and Appalachian State (10) with nine against Samford and eight at Furman… Factored in as anchor on offensive line as 2012 team accounted for single-season record 5,596 rushing yards and came within 34 yards of tying the single-season record for total offense (6,575 in 2002)… Helped Eagles dominate at line of scrimmage as Georgia Southern posted top rushing average in NCAA Division I (399.4 ypg) in 2012 and ninth-best average in NCAA Division I history… Representative of Georgia Southern Athletics’ Student-Athlete Advisory Board and a member of the Eagle Football team’s Leadership Council.
MEET THE EAGLES
Rowe’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 12 at William & Mary, 12-4-10 (5u, 7a) TFL – 2.0 vs. Appalachian State, 11-6-10 (2 solo) Sack – 1.0 four times, most recently at William & Mary (-8), 12-4-10 (P) Interceptions – 1 at Elon, 10-1-2011 (1 yard return) Fumble recovery – 1 vs. WCU, 10-24-11, (0 yards) Fumble forced – 1 vs. Old Dominion, 12-3-2011; at Wofford, 12-11-10 (P) 1 rush attempt for 33 yards vs. South Carolina State, 11-27-2010 (P)
C
COACHING STAFF
2009 11-2 9 10 19 3.0-7 1.5-4 0 0 1 0 0 1 2010 14-13 56 48 103 9.5-52 3.5-33 2011 14-14 40 35 75 4.5-12 0.0-0 1-1 0 4 39-29 105 93 197 17.0-71 5.0-37 1-1 0 6
MANREY SAINT-AMOUR
2013 SEASON
FRESHMAN (2009): Played in all 11 games and started in two... Contributed five tackles in first start at Elon... tied season-best total at Appalachian State (2UA, 3A)...had key sack late in the fourth quarter vs. The Citadel to force the Bulldogs into fourth-and-9 situation... had three total unassisted tackles vs. The Citadel, two on special teams assignments. PREP: Three-year starter at linebacker... twice earned All-State Class 6-A honors, First Team his junior year and Honorable Mention as a senior... All-Area honors and was a member of the Opelika-Auburn News ‘Super 8’... led the team with 108 tackles his senior year, in addition to four sacks, six forced fumbles, four fumbles recovered... during his junior year finished with 107 tackles, four fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles, six sacks and three pass break-ups. MAJOR: Sport Management.
75
EAGLES GATA
posted eight tackles at Chattanooga... executed perfectly in fake punt and ran for 33-yards to the S.C. State end of the field in playoff game... tied season and career-best with 12 at William and Mary and again at Delaware... led all Eagles with eight tackles in Western Carolina game... totaled nine tackles in Wofford playoff game and added a forced fumble to his stat line... shared team lead in tackles with nine with E.J. Webb.
CLIFFORD SAGGUS
DB 5-8 176 SO 2012 REVIEW
EVANS, GA (EVANS)
FRESHMAN (2012): Joined team as walkon… Possesses great work ethic and provides good look for Eagle offense in game simulation… Earned a 3.0 grade point average, one of 33 members of the Eagle Football team to record a GPA of 3.0 or above for spring 2013. MAJOR: Electrical Engineering. RECORDS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
[ MAN REY SAIN T- AMO U R ]
91
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES FRESHMAN (2011): Played in six games and was named to the Coaches’ All-Freshman team... Served as a reserve center... Appeared in the season opener at Samford (9/3)... Also appeared against Western Carolina (9/24), Elon (10/1), Furman (10/15), Presbyterian (10/22) and The Citadel (11/5). PREP: Two-year starter at North Gwinnett on the offensive line... Named Gwinnett Touchdown Club’s Offensive Lineman of the Year... recorded 174 knockdowns as a senior and 137 as a junior... Gwinnett Touchdown Club’s co-Offensive Lineman of the year... Earned Player of the Month honors on four occasions in the last two years... Starting center for the North team in the 2010 Georgia North-South AllStar game and Gwinnett All-Star team... All-County honorable mention in 2009... Was awarded with the “Honor, Courage and Commitment Award” from the United States Marine Corps. PERSONAL: Born February 1, 1993 to Manfred and Frednise Saint-Amour in Haiti... says the person with the biggest influence on his life is his father because “he is the first man he knew that resembled Christ in everything he does”... favorite tradition at Georgia Southern is G.A.T.A... most treasured possession is the Bible because he can’t live without it. MAJOR: General Studies.
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2011 6-0 2012 13-12 19-12
68
OL 6-3 273 R-FR
CLEVELAND, GA (WHITE COUNTY)
FRESHMAN (2012): Helped prepare Eagle defense as member of the scout team in fall 2012… Stepped up to help depleted offensive line in spring 2013 with quality reps… Earned 3.69 grade point average in first collegiate semester. 2012 REVIEW
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in 12 games and did not appear in just the Chattanooga (10/8) and Old Dominion (12/3) games... Finished the season with 96 yards in just 15 carries... Made seven attempts for 48 rushing yards, including a 33 yard long rush against Presbyterian (10/22)... Tallied one rush for 17 yards against Tusculum (9/10)... Rushed five times for 30 yards against Furman (10/15). FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted... Rushed seven times for 5.7 per carry average in 2011 Blue-White game (40 yards)... assisted Eagles as a member of the scout teams. PREP: Played for Georgia Southern All-American Franklin Stephens at Tucker High School... lettered all four years and earned academic awards all four years... team captain for two years... won Wendy’s High School Heisman Award... selected to All-DeKalb team ... played in All-Star game... honored with Smallwood Award... helped Tigers win Regional 4A state championship in 2008... played basketball for one season and earned a letter. PERSONAL: Born October 10, 1991 in Tucker, Ga.... son of Dennis and Jamil Scott... has two younger siblings... people most admires are Franklin Stephens and his parents... listens to Ready for Whatever by T.I. favorite color is blue... people would be surprised to know he likes country music... most treasured possession is his championship ring because not everyone has one... Martin Luther King, Jr., has had the biggest influence on his life because he was a man of his work and lead by example.
Saint-Amour’S CAREER STATISTICS Year G-S
DANNAN SANDERSON
against Howard with five… Member of the Eagle Football Leadership Council… Had back-to-back semesters with grade point averages of 3.0 or above for fall 2012 and spring 2013… Named to University Dean’s List for fall 2012 with 3.50 GPA.
MAJOR: Psychology. Scott’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET 2011 12-0 15 96 2012 14-0 11 80 26-0 26 176
APC TD APG 6.4 0 8.0 7.3 0 5.7 6.8 0 6.8
LONG 33 (PC) 14 (odu) 33 (PC)
Scott’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 48 vs. Presbyterian (7 att.), 10-22-11 Rushing attempts – 7 vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11 Long Rush – 33 vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11 Scott’s Career DEFENSIVE STATS Tackles – 1 three times
43
MAJOR: Planning on a major in Computer Science.
M I C H A E L S H E A LY
28
LB
5-10 211 SR
BATESBURG, SC (BATESBURG)
DEVIN SCOTT RB 5-5 177 JR
HISTORY
RECORDS
TUCKER, GA (TUCKER)
JUNIOR (2012): Will forgo final year of eligibility and compete as a senior in 2013… Spent fall 2012 and all of spring 2013 recovering from injury… Impact player on kickoff return coverage during fall 2011 despite limited statistics. REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2012): Extremely coachable player with high football I.Q…. Dependable back who works hard to achieve goals… Gained 13 yards on three carries in Blue-White spring game… Played in all 14 games with contributions on special teams and offense… Won second letter award… Totaled 80 yards on 11 carries as a running back… Active on special teams despite being credited with only two assisted tackles… Ran for 34 yards on three carries vs. Western Carolina… Had nine-yard rush during Eagles’ longest drive of the year (16 plays) early against Catamounts… Came back later in WCU game for pickups of 13 and 12 yards… Carried for career-long 16 yards on one attempt vs. Old Dominion, leading to Eagle touchdown… Ran for 11-yard gain as part of four-play 60-yard drive for Eagles’ second touchdown vs. Howard… Had most attempts of season
92
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
2011: Played in six games mainly on special teams... Tallied four tackles on the year... Posted a season-high two stops at Wofford... Also made tackles against Presbyterian and Appalachian State. PREP: Lettered in track & field, baseball and football at Batesburg-Leesville High School in Batesburg, S.C... Named All-Area, All-Region, MVP and Most Athletic Player... Played for Head Coach Courtney McInnis... Posted 100 or more tackles in three seasons including a career-best 118 stops his senior year. PERSONAL: Born Michael Wyman Shealy on November 26, 1990 in Columbia, S.C... Son of Ronnie & Kim Shealy... Brother, Brandon Shealy, was an offensive lineman at Newberry College and member of the 2006 South Atlantic Conference Championship team... Has worked for several years with search and rescue teams in his hometown.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES MAJOR: Justice Studies.
2011 6-0 2 2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 6-0 2 2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 Shealy’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 2 at Wofford, 11-12-11 (2u)
EAGLES GATA
Shealy’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
Showers’ Career Highs Receiving yards – 60 vs. Elon (3 rec.), 9-22-12 Receptions – 5 at NDSU, 12-17-11 Receiving touchdowns – 1 five times, last at WCU (20 yds), 10-6-13 Long touchdown reception: 38 yards vs. Elon, 9-22-12 (from Youyoute) Long reception: 48 vs. Tusculum, 9-10-11 Rushing yards – 26 vs. Elon (1 att.), 9-22-12 Rushing attempts – 1 three times, last vs. Elon, 9-22-12
29 2013 SEASON
80
D E I O N S TA N L E Y
KENTRELLIS SHOWERS
S
5-9 195 JR
DRY BRANCH, GA (TWIGGS COUNTY)
WR 6-0 178 JR
DUBLIN, GA (WEST LAURENS)
PREP: Played for Mark Pemberton at West Laurens High School... earned four letters for football and basketball... won six player of the game awards as a senior for the Raiders football team... also competed in track.
MAJOR: Sport Management.
PREP: First-team All-State pick at defensive back as a senior and Defensive Player of the Year of Middle Georgia... also earned All-Middle Georgia honors at defensive back... Georgia Sports Writers Association first-team member at defensive back... threw for 543 yards passing and gained 283 yards rushing... scored four rushing touchdowns and had one as a receiver for the Cobras... recorded 84 tackles with 10 interceptions as a senior... forced two fumbles... played for Coach Dexter Copeland. MAJOR: Psychology.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
Showers’ Career Receiving Stats Year G-S REC YDS APC TD APG LONG 2010 1-0 – – – – – – 2011 14-7 15 258 17.2 3 18.4 48 (TUS) 2012 14-1 10 130 13.0 2 9.3 38t (ELON) 29-8 25 388 15.5 5 13.4 48 (TUS)
FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted... Recorded five total tackles (3U, 2A) as a member of White defense in Spring game.
RECORDS
PERSONAL: Full name is Kentrellis Marquis Showers... nickname is Trell... born April April 12, 1991... son of Tanicka Blush and Timothy Showers... cousin Demariyus Thomas played for Georgia Tech and is now on the Denver Broncos... favorite color is orange... lists bacon as his favorite food... if could get a ticket to any game, would pick an Indianpolis Colts game... favorite movie is “Radio”... favorite sport is football, but enjoys playing basketball when not at practice... most admires his parents “because they were always there for me and guided me in the right direction.”
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Southern Conference All-Freshman team selection by the league’s coaches... SoCon Freshman of the Week for September 5th and October 3rd... Played in all 14 games with 12 starts... Led the team with 86 tackles and 59 solo stops... Also brokeup seven passes and intercepted another... Opened the season with a game-high 10 tackles at Samford (9/3)... Also totaled double-digit tackles against The Citadel (11/5) and Alabama (11/19)... Blocked Ryan Sellers extra point attempt in the second quarter against the Bulldogs... Finished the season with nine stops at North Dakota State (12/17).
2012 REVIEW
FRESHMAN (2010): Racked up 118 receiving yards in 2011 Blue-White Spring Game... total included game-long 73-yard reception from Jerick McKinnon... joined the Eagles for 2010 fall camp.
MEET THE EAGLES
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Played in all 14 games with seven starts at wide receiver... Started three-straight games from 9/10 to 10/1... Finished the year with 15 catches for 258 yards and three touchdowns... Tallied 146 yards and two touchdowns in the FCS Playoffs... Opened the season with two grabs for 18 yards at Samford (9/3)... Made one catch for 48 yards against Tusculum (9/10)... Scored his first career touchdown against Western Carolina (9/24) on a 20 yard pass from Jerick McKinnon... Made one catch for 21 yards against Presbyterian (10/22)... Caught two passes for 56 yards and one touchdown against Old Dominion (12/3)... Also amassed 56 yards on five catches at North Dakota State (12/17).
SOPHOMORE (2012): Veteran who knows ins and outs of defense and will provide guidance to newcomers… All-around durable, consistent defender who plays with every ounce of effort… Made three tackles and had a fumble recovery in annual Blue-White spring game… Racked up 44 total tackles (27u, 17a) for third-highest returning season total… Played in all 14 contests with starts in all but three games when Eagles presented different defensive formation… Won second letter… Trails only Lavelle Westbrooks in career total tackles among returners with 130 (86u, 44a)… First career fumble recovery came at end of Central Arkansas game to help secure the playoff win… Recorded season-best seven total tackles all in first half vs. Samford (3u, 4a)… Added two pass breakups against Bulldogs… Made six total tackles (3u, 3a) the previous week vs. Elon and had two pass breakups in that game as well… Credited with five solo tackles at Chattnooga including first solo tackle for loss (-2 yards) and quarterback hurry… Pressure on Moc quarterback resulted in an incomplete pass as UTC settled for FG in second quarter… Displayed excellent containment of Moc offense with two solo tackles in third overtime period…Forced fumble after catch by Georgia wide receiver to give Eagles ball back near midfield at end of first quarter… Also made three total tackles at Georgia (1u, 2a)… Recorded three solo tackles in Old Dominion playoff win… Had five total tackles (4u, 1a) at North Dakota State… Put Mountaineers in 2nd and 24 situation after sharing sack (-7 yards) with Brent Russell… Opened the season with three total tackles (2u, 1a) versus Jacksonville… Had three total tackles the next week at The Citadel (1u, 2a), splitting a tackle for loss with John Stevenson, all statistics coming in first half… Posted a 3.0 grade points average in spring 2013, one of 31 members of the Eagle Football team with GPAs of 3.0 or above.
COACHING STAFF
SOPHOMORE (2012): Most experienced member of the Eagle receiving corps is expected to take on leadership role in 2013… Possesses in-depth knowledge of playbook and runs routes perfectly… Has ability to threaten defenses vertically… Saw action in 14 games with start against Central Arkansas… Had most receptions for the Eagles with 10 for 130 yards and two touchdowns… Currently tied for fifth on the Georgia Southern career touchdown receptions list with five… Earned second letter… Opened the scoring for Georgia Southern vs. Elon with 38-yard touchdown reception from Ezayi Youyoute… Caught three passes vs. Phoenix for career-best 60 yards… Added two other receptions for 22 yards (5, 17) and single rush for 26 yards on reverse to set up Dominique Swope TD to give Eagles’ lead over Elon in third quarter… Second TD reception of season came from Jerick McKinnon at Western Carolina to open second-quarter scoring for Eagles… Ran for 23 yards and had 10-yard screen pass in Chattanooga triple overtime win… Hooked up with Youyoute for two receptions in both The Citadel and North Dakota State games.
93
MEET THE EAGLES
6
EAGLES GATA
[ DEI O N S TANL EY]
DOMINIQUE SWOPE RB
5-11 201 JR
STANLEY’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2010 1-0 7 3 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1 0 0.0 2011 14-12 59 27 86 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-4 7 1 0-1 0 5 1 1-1 2012 14-11 27 17 44 2.0-9 0.5-7 29-23 93 47 140 2.0-9 0.5-7 1-4 13 2 1-2 STANLEY’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 14 at Alabama, 11-19-11 (7u, 7a) TFL – 1.0 at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 Sacks – 0.5 vs. Appalachian State, 11-3-12 PBU – 1 three times: most recently vs. Howard, 11-10-12 Interceptions – 1 vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11 (4-yrd return) Fumble forced – 1 twice, at Wofford 11-12-11, at Georgia, 11-17-12 Fumble recovered – 1 vs. Central Arkansas, 12-1-12 Pass breakups – 3 vs. WCU, 9-24-11 Blocked kick vs. The Citadel, 2011
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
BUFORD, GA (BUFORD)
94
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
SOPHOMORE (2012): Competitive, “blue-collar” running back who loves the game of football and plays like it… Works hard on the field and in the weight room… Humble individual who makes running through tackles look effortless… Runs with great pad level and extends plays with power and vision… Garnered All-America honors from College Sports Journal... Selected as a second team offensive AllAmerican by Phil Steele Publications… Also named to All-Southern Conference second team by Phil Steele Publications… Sat out spring 2013 while rehabilitating from offseason surgery… Picked for initial watch list for running back of the year by College Football Performance Awards… Surpassed the 1,000-yard milestone in 2012 with his second carry in Old Dominion NCAA FCS playoff win… Secondstraight 1,000-yard-plus rushing season finished with 1,246 yards (204 att.) after 1,023 (168 att.) as a true freshman… Checked in at No. 24 nationally on the NCAA FCS individual rushing chart (103.83 ypg), one of only four sophomores to appear in the top 25… Instrumental, with Jerick McKinnon, to Eagles winning NCAA team rushing title with 399.4 yards per game… McKinnon and Swope were second and fifth, respectively, in Southern Conference individual rushing rankings… Duo also took the third (McKinnon) and fourth spots on the SoCon scoring list… Played in 12 games, missing only the Chattanooga and Appalachian State games, with 11 starts… Recorded six 100-yard-plus rushing games in 2012 and has nine overall in his career, coming just a handful of yards short of that mark in three other games… Outstanding year yielded 16 rushing touchdowns for the Eagles, second only to McKinnon’s 20… Joins Eagles Joe Ross (2), Roderick Russell (2), Greg Hill (2), Adrian Peterson (4), Jermaine Austin (3) and Jayson Foster (2) with multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons… Became first to record back-to-back seasons since Austin in 2002 and 2003… Sits in 12th on Georgia Southern career rushing yards list (2,269), needing only 21 yards to tie Raymond Gross at 11th (2,290) and 111 yards to move into the top 10… Single-season total for 2012 of 1,246 yards ranks 13th all time with 2011 total of 1,023 at 19th on the same chart… Ranks fourth for career yards per game with a 90.7 ypg average (2,269 yards, 25 games)… Currently seventh on the career yards-per-rush list, averaging 6.10 yards per carry (372-2,269)… Became part of Georgia Southern history as one of three Eagle backs to rush for more than 100 yards in the same game, with a 117-yard effort alongside Darreion Robinson (124) and William Banks (101) at Western Carolina, marking only the ninth occurrence in the program’s 32-year history… Scored two touchdowns versus Monarchs as leading rusher against ODU with season-best 191 yards and 40 in Eagles’ first scoring drive alone… Had 81 yards in the third quarter with 51 coming on five consecutive plays on Eagles’ opening drive of the second half… Plowed forward for go-ahead touchdown after Georgia Southern took over ball on downs with a threeplay, 39-yard drive and Swope’s 12-yard TD run… Ran for career-best three touchdowns vs. Jacksonville, two coming in the first quarter… Combined with McKinnon and Youyoute each on two occasions, as part of a duo of 100-yard rushers during 2012, with 186-yards (22 attempts, 2TDs) at Old Dominion with McKinnon (29-171, 4TDs) and in Samford game (21-133, 2TDs) with McKinnon as top rusher (13-162, 2TDs)… Paired earlier in the season with Youyoute (20-101, 1 TD) as top rusher at The Citadel (26-134, 1 TD) and in season opener against Jacksonville (13104, 3TDs) to Youyoute’s leading numbers (11-164, 3TDs)… Registered four twotouchdown games in addition to his career-best three TD outing in the opener… Busted through the middle for season-long 58-yard rush for touchdown on only second play of the opening drive against Howard… Second touchdown against Bison came on next drive with a 34-yard run… Gave Eagles a 10-6 lead going into the half against Wofford with four-yard score… Picked up 64 of the 84 yards in the Eagles final scoring drive, crossing the goal line with a three-yard carry midway through the fourth quarter… Had back-to-back runs of 25 and 17 to get into Wofford territory… Accounted for more than half of Eagles’ net rushing yards against the Terriers with 137… Named the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week and Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n’ Shake SoCon Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts against Terriers… Scored two touchdowns in fourth quarter against
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
PERSONAL: Full name is Dominique Shawn Swope... son of Martin Toussaint and Grace Swope... born February 27, 1993 in Atlanta, Ga., ... has three siblings Aleyah, Andrew, and Derek... brother Andrew was a four-year linebacker at Buford...Admires his parents most... Favorite tradition at Georgia Southern University is the jerseys because they are navy and white... Favorite athlete is Adrian Peterson of the Vikings.
2013 SEASON
MAJOR: General Studies.
Statistic Time period Single Season Rushing Yards 2012 Single Season Rushing Yards 2011 Career Yards 2011- Career Total Offense Yards Per Play 2011- Rushing Yards by a Freshman Single Game vs. ODU, 2011
APC TD APG 6.1 7 78.7 6.1 16 103.8 6.1 23 90.7
LONG 82t (UA) 58t (HU) 82t (UA)
Swope’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 255 vs. Old Dominion (31 att.), 12-3-11 Rushing attempts – 31 vs. Old Dominion (31 att.), 12-3-11 Rushing touchdowns – 3 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 Long Rush – 82 (TD) at Alabama, 11-17-2011
Swope’s Career RECEIVING Highs Receiving yards – 86 vs. Presbyterian, 10-22-11 (P) Receptions – 1 three times, last at North Dakota State, 12-14-12 (P) (TD) Receiving TDs – 1 twice: at NDSU 12-14-12 (P) (49 yds from J. McKinnon) at Elon, 10-1-11 (12 yards from Jaybo Shaw) Long reception: 49 (TD) at NDSU, 12-14-12 (P)
RECORDS
SWOPE’s ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Highs Punt return yards – 66 vs. Tusculum, 9-10-2011 Punt returns – 2 vs. Tusculum, 9-10-2011 Long punt return – 37 vs. Tusculum, 9-10-2011 High Tackles - 1 vs. The Citadel, 11-5-11, vs. WCU, 9-24-11 (1s)
2012 REVIEW
Swope’s Career Receiving Stats Year G-S REC YDS APC TD APG LONG 2011 13-6 2 17 8.5 1 1.3 12 (PC) 1 49 49.0 1 4.1 49t (NDSU) 2012 12-11 25-17 3 66 22.0 2 2.64 49t (NDSU)
MEET THE EAGLES
Swope’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET 2011 13-6 168 1023 204 1246 2012 12-11 25-17 372 2269
No. Ranking 1,246 13th 1,023 19th 2,269 12th 6.11 (372-2,269) 10th 255
COACHING STAFF
FRESHMAN (2011): Southern Conference Freshman of the Year... Selected to Coaches’ SoCon All-Freshman team... Named SoCon Freshman of the Week for October 3rd, November 14th and November 21st... Played in 13 games with six starts at B-Back... Started the final four games of the year and all three FCS Playoff games... Rushed for 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns on 168 carries... Averaged 6.1 yards per carry and 78.7 yards per game... Totaled season-highs of 31 carries, 255 yards and two touchdowns in the FCS Playoff opener against Old Dominion (12/3)... Rushed for over 150 yards in three-straight games against Wofford (11/12), Alabama (11/19) and the Monarchs... Finished the season with 23 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown at North Dakota State (12/17)... Caught one pass against Elon (10/1) for a touchdown and carried the ball 15 times for 74 yards and a score... Returned two punts for 66 yards against Tusculum (9/10).
PREP: Class AAAA All-State honorable mention in 2008 at Sequoya High School... Played for the Chiefs before transferring to Buford... Ran for 219 yards and three touchdowns for fifth-ranked Sequoyah High School against Clarke Central as a sophomore... Scored 29 touchdowns with 1,480 rushing yards... Returned three punts for touchdowns in 2008... Started last half of the season as a freshman... won two varsity letters at Sequoya... Split carries in the 2010 season with Buford teammate and future Eagle Seon Jones... Second-leading rusher for Wolves with 705 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, scoring six during the playoffs... Averaged 7.9 yards per carry... Also returned punts for Buford, averaging 21.1 yards on 10 attempts... Helped lead the Wolves to a 14-1 record in 2010 and record-tying fourthstraight state championship for Class AA Coach of the Year Jess Simpson.
EAGLES GATA
Paladins with rushes of four one-yard run and two-point conversion to complete Eagles’ scoring… Long rush of 23 yards set up final touchdown after Eagles recovered on-side kick at the Furman 46… First touchdown reception of the year came on exciting 49-yard play-action pass from Jerick McKinnon as he broke four tackles with a 31-yard run-after-catch on the way to the endzone in NCAA Semifinal playoff game … Finished the Western Carolina game with 117 yards rushing and a five-yard touchdown on 20 carries, 89 yards coming in the first half… Had first and last Eagle scores vs. Samford with 12-yard run on opening drive and 40-yard dash to complete scoring in the win… Finished with 133 yards on 21 attempts against Bulldogs… Pushed Eagles to the lead over Elon late in third quarter with two-yard touchdown run despite season-low rushing total of 37 yards... Totaled 98 yards vs. Howard on four carries for ridiculous 24.5 yards per carry average… Narrowly missed 100-yard rushing mark for second-consecutive week with 92-yard total at Georgia (17 att.)… Led the Eagles with 109 knockdowns and was awarded the belt trophy five times during season with seven double-figure knockdown games Won belt for effort against Western Carolina and kept it for next two weeks as his highest knockdown total knockdowns came versus Wofford (17) with 15 the next week against Furman… Won second letter in as many years.
HISTORY
[ DO MI N I QUE SWOPE] #JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
95
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
17
57
BRANDAN THOMAS
DY L A N T U R N E R DL 6-3 253 SO AUGUSTA, GA (AIR FORCE)
RB 5-9 157 JR
2013 SEASON
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA (BALDWIN)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Lined up at every running back position during spring drills, taking majority of reps when injuries depleted corps… Benefitted from extra time on the field and had outstanding spring… Persistent runner who works daily to make improvements… Caught three passes for eight yards in Blue-White spring game with several first-down rushes in earlier spring scrimmages… Also saw time as a punt returner… Spent fall 2012 as a member of the scout team… Played in Howard game… Posted a 3.08 grade point average for fall 2012.
COACHING STAFF
MAJOR: Exercise Science
CONNOR TIERNEY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
PK 5-9 166 SO AUGUSTA, GA (AQUINAS)
FRESHMAN (2012): Comes out of 2013 spring practice as the Eagles’ top place kicker… Spent fall of 2012 as member of the Georgia Southern kicking corps. PREP: Two-sport student-athlete who played both football and soccer for Aquinas… Played football for Coach Matt Lezotte … Earned starting role as a senior for Fighting Irish as they finished the 2012 season as the Region 7-A runner up… Delivered in his final season with 49-49 PATs and 12 field goals, including a 7-8 mark in the playoffs… Earned first-team All-State honors from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Associated Press, Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) and Georgia Sports Writers Association… Selected to the Augusta Chronicle All-Area first team and ESPN RISE High School All-Area squad… Earned three varsity letters in his three-year football career and four as a member of the soccer team… Helped lead Fighting Irish to state soccer championship as a senior with four regional championships… Picked to the All-Area team by the Augusta Chronicle. PERSONAL: Born January 1, 1994 in Augusta, Ga…. Son of Michael and Penney Tierney… Has an older brother Ian who attends UGA… Favorite Georgia Southern tradition has Bulldog and Eagle ties – headbutting the Erk Russell bust at the west end of Paulson Stadium… Now that he is kicking for Eagles on football field, lists soccer as a hobby… Would request a ticket to any FIFA World Cup Final because it “is the biggest sporting even in the world.”… In the same vein, selects Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney as his favorite athlete… Enjoys Mexican and Italian food… Lists his top movie as “Shawshank Redemption”… Writes that his grandfather Foster Huggins has had the biggest influence on his life because “he taught me to work hard and never be satisfied with failure.”
SOPHOMORE (2012): Missed Fall 2012 recovering from an injury, but returned for spring ball in top condition… Practiced in every session during spring… Tough, hard-nosed and determined player with competitive edge… Earned academic recognition with a 3.17 grade point average in fall 2012. AIR FORCE ACADEMY: Played in four games in 2010 as a true freshman, seeing action against TCU, Utah, New Mexico and UNLV… Recorded two tackles against TCU and Utah… Lettered for 9-4 Falcons as they won Commander-in-Chief’s trophy Independence Bowl that season… Did not compete in 2011 and prepared to transfer. PREP: Three-sport athlete who played football, basketball and threw discus and shot put for Greenbrier High School… Father, Randy, played safety at East Carolina for Coach Pat Dye and has three uncles, Rocky, Dale and Stan, who played Division I college football… Uncle Rocky is a member of the Chattanooga Football Hall of Fame and played for the New York Jets… Cousins Jensen and Hart Turner also played collegiately with Hart (tight end at South Carolina) continuing career with Miami Dolphins in 2004 and in NFL Europe in 2005… Lettered all four years in football for Coach Brian Smith…Selected to all-CSRA, all-Columbia County and all-area first team for performance on defensive line… Also named to All-Columbia County first team at fullback and tight end positions… Honored as Greenbrier’s Most Valuable Defensive Player for the second consecutive year and selected the team’s Most Valuable Player after senior campaign… Made 103 total tackles (73u) with seven sacks, four forced fumbles and two blocked kicks as a senior for Wolfpack… Earned all-county first team honors as offensive and defensive lineman as a junior…Started every game, playing on defensive line and at tight end as a freshman and sophomore… Named to all-Columbia County first team at tight end position first two years and added defensive lineman honors as a sophomore… Also won three letters in track and two in basketball… Selected Most Valuable Performer for Wolfpack Track and Field Team as a freshman, sophomore and junior and earned top ranking in state in AAAAA division but did not compete as a senior… Broke school records and advanced to place in state meet after winning regionals in Shot Put... Helped lead Wolfpack basketball team to state finals as a senior… Member of the academic honor roll at Greenbrier… Attended Air Force Academy Prep School in 2009 and played for Coach Bill Price. PERSONAL: Enjoys hunting, fishing and snowboarding… Lists favorite movie as “300”… Would request a ticket to the World Cup in Brazil if could have a ticket to any event… Comments that “riding the yellow buses to the stadium on game day” is his favorite Georgia Southern tradition… Lists his father as having the biggest influence on his life because, “he taught me everything,”… Full name is Dylan Dean Turner… Born July 12, 1990… Has one younger sister, Jessie… Son of Jodi and Randy Turner. MAJOR: Business Administration.
HISTORY
MAJOR: Planning on majoring in Exercise Science.
96
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
9
EAGLES GATA
[ ZAC H WA L K E R ]
ZACH WALKER WR 6-1 184 JR WRIGHTSVILLE, GA (JOHNSON COUNTY)
2013 SEASON LONG 50 (FUR) 75t (FUR) 75t (FUR)
Walker’s Career RECEIVING Highs Receiving yards – 75 at Furman, 10-20-12 (1 attempt, TD) Receptions – 2 six times: most recent vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (2 TDs) Receiving touchdowns – 2 vs. Howard, 11-10-12 (25 from J. McKinnon, 29 from M. Dobson) Long reception: 75t at Furman, 10-20-12
2012 REVIEW RECORDS
PREP: Two-time first team All-State selection rewrote numerous Johnson County records with 185 career receptions for 3,050 yards and 40 touchdowns... His career receiving touchdowns total ranks fourth all-time in the state while his receiving yardage total is ninth ...Unanimous selection as Region 3-A Offensive Player of the Year... A three-time first team choice in the Heart of Georgia, Walker was honored as 2010 Player of the Year... Walker was an All-Region selection in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and first team All-Middle Georgia as a junior and senior... Led Trojans with 69 receptions for 1,187 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior for a 17.2 yards per catch average... Receiving yards-per-game average (117.2) ranked second in the state and his receiving yards total for 2010 was good enough for fifth in the state... Combined with D.J. Rozier as the number-one tandem in receptions with 185... Johnson County finished season 11-1 in 2010 and number-six ranking from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and number-nine ranking from the Associated Press... Had 1,172 yards on 72 catches and 14 touchdowns as a junior... Top receiver for Trojans’ as a sophomore with 34 catches for 560 yards and nine touchdowns... Walker also competed in track and field with region championships in the 110m Hurdles and Triple Jump (2009 and 2010)... Played for Head Coach Don Norton, a former Georgia Southern punter who played on two of the Eagles’ national championship teams... Also a member of the basketball team, playing on the veasity team as a sophomore... Competed in the High Jump for Trojans’ track and field team.
Walker’s Career Receiving Stats Year G-S REC YDS APC TD APG 2011 12-0 12 220 18.3 1 18.3 2012 14-0 9 343 38.1 3 24.5 26-0 21 563 26.8 4 21.7
HISTORY
PERSONAL: Full name is Zachary Eltavious Walker... born October 25, 1992 in Dublin, Ga., ... son of Ellis Gilmore and Angela Walker... has six siblings Shondra, Dominique, Kayonna, Ellis, Lakeysha and Robert.... person with the biggest influence on his life is Kristie Brantley because she has helped him tremendously reaching the college level. MAJOR: General Studies.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in 12 games... Finished third on the team with 220 receiving yards... Caught 12 passes and one touchdown... Averaged 18.3 yards per catch... Put the Eagles on top for good at Wofford (11/12) with 21 yard touchdown grab at the end of the first half... Posted a season-high 50 reception against Furman (10/15)... Caught two passes in each of the three FCS Playoff games... Made a 40 yard grab at Appalachian State (10/29)... Recorded his first career reception against Western Carolina (9/24)... Finished the year with two catches for 25 yards at North Dakota State (12/17).
COACHING STAFF
SOPHOMORE (2012): Missed spring practice recovering from injury, but projected to start in 2013 at one of the wide receiver positions… Immersed himself in playbook and film room over the last year to gain better understanding of the offense… Displays freakish ability to come down with the ball as evidenced by heart-stopping catches against Furman, Chattanooga and Appalachian State with appearances on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top Ten Plays of the Day and ESPNU… Has strongest hands on the team… Played in 14 games and earned second letter… Recorded most receiving yards with 343 (9 catches), averaging team-best 38.1 yards per catch… Had three touchdown receptions in 2012 and has four in his career, just one away from breaking into Eagles’ all-time list at fifth… Eagle quarterback Jerick McKinnon found him for 75-yard long touchdown at Furman, longest by Georgia Southern in 2012 and both a career-best pass and catch… Had catches in seven games with two each against Appalachian State and Howard with career-best two touchdowns on two receptions vs. Bison… First aerial score versus Bison was a 25yard pass from Jerick McKinnon at the end of the first half… Grabbed 29-yard toss from Matt Dobson in the fourth quarter against Howard… Caught 15-yard reception, the longest of the three passes in drive, from Ezayi Youyoute at The Citadel… Set up a 20-yard touchdown run by William Banks with 40-yard reception from Jerick McKinnon in first half of Appalachian State game… On the receiving end of a 47-yard pass from Jerick McKinnon that moved Eagles from their own five-yard line to Bears’ side of the field in 13-play scoring drive… Recorded knockdowns in all three playoff games and registered season-best three at Chattanooga.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
97
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
53 JEFF WARD OL
5-11 255 SO
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
SUWANEE, GA (NORTH GWINNETT)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012): Disciplined and hard-working offensive lineman who has been plagued by injuries, limiting his time on the practice field… Spent offseason recovering from injury and missed spring drills… Played in two games with snaps at left guard vs. Jacksonville and at right tackle at Western Carolina … Achieved perfect 4.0 grade point average for spring 2013 semester for inclusion on the University’s President’s List after earning Dean’s List designation for 3.69 for fall 2012… Named to Georgia Southern Athletics Honor Roll for posting a 3.0 or better grade point average for the spring and fall 2012 semesters. FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted. PREP: Played four seasons for head coach Bob Sphire at North Gwinett High School in Suwanee, Ga... Named First Team All-Region... Served as team captain his senior year... Helped the Bulldogs to a 48-5 record during his career... Freshman season helped North Gwinett to a state championship runner-up finish... The Bulldogs also won three-straight Region 7 5A Titles... Posted a 110 pancake blocks as a senior.
MEET THE EAGLES
PERSONAL: Born Jeffrey Aiken Ward on April 8, 1993... Son of Mark and Kellie Ward... Brother David Ward played football for Southeastern Louisiana. MAJOR: Justice Studies.
18 L AV E L L E WESTBROOKS
palachian State… Added two pass breakups vs. Howard to his regular-season total… One of the top three Eagle defenders in playoff action with four solo and one assisted tackle in each of the three postseason games… Seven total pass breakups included two at North Dakota State.
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
CB 6-0 189 SR
HISTORY
[ LAV ELL E W ES T BROOK S ]
RIVERDALE, GA (RIVERDALE)
JUNIOR (2012): Blowout year expected of the elder statesman of defensive backfield… Has most career starts (31) among Eagle veterans and has experience at both cornerback and safety positions… Will provide invaluable leadership to defensive backs in large part due to his game experience… Most physical player in the Eagle secondary who can challenge the opponents’ top receivers… Returned to cornerback position for 2012 where he played as a true freshman… Missed all of 2013 spring drills recovering from injury… Played in 13 contests and started in 12, missing only the Howard game… Earned third letter as a true junior, one of eight Eagles on the roster with that distinction… Tied for fifth on the SoCon passes defended list for 2012 with teammate Valdon Cooper with nine on the year… One of three Eagles who posted season-best seven pass breakups… Has most career solo tackles among veterans with 100 unassisted and 135 total tackles… Returned interception vs. Samford for 72 yards and first career touchdown to add to Eagles’ lead in first half… That interception return ranks in the top 10 for longest interception returns, tying Marco Bradham’s return vs. Appalachian State in 1994… Also made two solo tackles and had two pass breakups vs. Bulldogs… Returned interception for 24 yards vs. Jacksonville to start Eagles’ fourth scoring drive in the season opener… Also recorded two total tackles vs. Dolphins (1u, 1a)… Registered career-best 10 total tackles at Chattanooga (7u, 3a), tying John Stevenson for team lead in that game… Total vs. Mocs included three solo tackles in overtime… Had six total tackles (5u, 1a) at The Ctitadel… Paired up with Blake Riley to stifle Elon’s first offensive drive of that contest… Denied Phoenix Aaron Mellette in third quarter with pass breakup… Made two solo tackles against both Furman and Ap-
98
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 13 games with 12 starts... Missed just the Samford (9/3) game... Finished fifth on the team with 60 tackles... Also posted one tackle for loss, an interception, three pass breakups, and a fumble recovery... Recorded a season-high eight tackles at Alabama (11/19)... Posted second highest total of the season with seven stops at North Dakota State (12/17)... Recorded six stops against Chattanooga (10/8) and Presbyterian (10/22)... Recovered a fumble and returned it 27 yards in the FCS Playoff opener against Old Dominion (12/3)... Made three stops in his season debut against Tusculum (9/10)... Recorded four tackles and a stop behind the line of scrimmage at Appalachian State (10/29). FRESHMAN (2010): Recorded solo tackle in Savannah State game in first collegiate action... tallied career-best seven tackles at Furman (5U, 2A)... assisted tackle at Navy... had one interception against The Citadel to go along with four solo tackles...had two tackles for loss against the Bulldogs in shutout win ... tied for team lead in tackles with six with Derek Heyden against Tribe in NCAA playoff game... had second interception of the year in playoff victory over S.C. State... picked up seven starts at corner and played in 13 games. PREP: Earned first-team All-Region honors as a junior and second-team all-region honors as a senior... team captain as a senior... led Raiders in interceptions in 2008... voted best defensive back for Riverdale for 2008 season... placed second in triple jump and fifth in long jump at Regional 4-AAAAA track meet... coached by Nick Davis. MAJOR: General Studies.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES Westbrooks’ Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF EAGLES GATA
2010 13-7 23 9 32 3.0-9 1.0-6 2 3 0 0-0 2011 13-12 45 15 60 1.0-2 0.0-0 1 3 0 1-0 2012 13-12 32 11 43 0.0-0 0.0-0 2-96 7 0 0-0 39-31 100 35 135 4.0-11 1.0-6 5-96 13 0 1-0
2013 SEASON
Westbrooks’ Career HIGHS Tackles – 10 at Chattanooga, 10-27-12 (7u, 3a) TFL – 2 at The Citadel, 10-23-10 (2 solo) Sack – 1.0 at Furman, 11-20-10 (solo) Fumble recovery – 1 vs. Old Dominion, 12-3-11 (P) Pass breakups – 2 twice, at NDSU, 12-14-12; vs. Samford, 9-29-12 Interception – 1 five times, most recent, vs. Samford, 9-29-12 (TD) Touchdown – 1 vs. Samford, 9-29-12 (72 yard interception return)
37
[ AN T W IO N E W ILLIAMS ] COACHING STAFF
ANTWIONE WILLIAMS
LB 6-3 225 JR LOVEJOY, GA (LOVEJOY)
Antwione Williams’ Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2011 11-3 11 14 25 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 14-3 17 15 32 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 3 0 0-0 25-6 28 29 57 2.0-4 0.0-0 0 3 0 0-0
83 RECORDS
KEIGAN WILLIAMS
PREP: Two-time All-Region selection...All-County and All-South Cresent 2009 and 2010... Recorded 63 tackles, three sacks, four interceptions, eight pass breakups, two blocked kicks and one touchdown... Had eight tackles for loss and 49 assists... Played for Coach Al Hughes.
WR 6-1 186 R-FR METTER, GA (METTER)
FRESHMAN (2012): Showed great desire to learn position and contribute to program… Helped prepare defense as a member of the scout team during fall 2012 PERSONAL: Father Greg was a three-year letterwinner at Georgia and two-year starter at cornerback. MAJOR: Planning on a major in Exercise Science.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
99
HISTORY
MAJOR: Biology.
2012 REVIEW
Antwione Williams’ Career HIGHS Tackles – 9 at Alabama. 11-17-11 (3u, 6a) TFL – 1 twice: at ODU, 12-8-12 (P) (solo), at Alabama, 11-17-11 (solo) Pass breakups – 1 on three occasions, last at ODU, 12-8-12 (P)
FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 11 games with three starts at linebacker... Started the FCS Playoff game against Maine (12/10)... Finished the season with 25 tackles and one tackle for loss... Posted a season-high nine stops at Alabama (11/19)... Recorded four stops against The Citadel (11/5)... Posted three tackles in back-to-back games against Tusculum (9/10) and Western Carolina (9/24).
PERSONAL: Full name is Leander Antwione Williams... born May 26, 1993 in Birmingham, Ala., to parents Leander and Jacqueline Williams... has one brother, Marquis, and one sister, Jacqueline... most admires his dad because “he is a positive role model in my life”... favorite movie is “The Dark Knight”... favote athletes are LeBron James, Brian Dawkins and Michael Vick.
MEET THE EAGLES
SOPHOMORE (2012): Assisted Eagle defense by filling in at safety for 2013 spring drills, but returns to linebacker position… Reps in defensive backfield added another perspective to great understanding of defensive system… Imposing and rangy player who can cover a lot of territory… Quiet personality off the field who transforms into energetic, vocal defender in between the lines… Battling for top spot on the depth chart at Will linebacker and returns as starter at Buck linebacker… Played 14 games and started at Buck linebacker position against Howard, Georgia and NDSU… Won second letter award… Totaled 32 tackles on the year (17u, 15a) with three pass breakups… Came up with big stop at Old Dominion in fourth quarter as Eagles held Monarchs scoreless in that period… Credited with tackle for loss (-3 yards) of running back who recovered the ball after ODU fumbled on unsuccessful 4th and 1 play… Recorded five total tackles in each of four games, starting with Samford game (3u, 2a) … Matched that total by wrapping up Paladins for four solo and one assisted tackle… Also had five total tackles versus Howard (2u, 3a) and at Georgia (3u, 2a)… Had first career pass breakup vs. Elon in third quarter on 1st and 20 as teammate Valdon Cooper came up with big interception on next play in tie ballgame… Finished night against Phoenix with two solo tackles and an assist…Made three assisted tackles at Western Carolina, including one on special teams and had two at North Dakota State.
MEET THE EAGLES
2
EAGLES GATA
93
STEVE WILLIAMS
RASHAD WILLIAMS
S
6-2 213 SO
SAVANNAH, GA (PITTSBURGH)
DE 6-1 252 JR
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
ROSWELL, GA (DUNWOODY)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Did not participate in spring practice while recovering from an injury… Strong, smart defender who will provide depth at the end spot and benefit from additional reps… Knows assignments and role on D-line… Made appearances in 13 games, missing action at The Citadel… Earned second letter award… Matched tackles total from freshman year with 20 (2u, 8a) with a sack and first career fumble forced vs. Samford… Registered career-best three total tackles (1u, 2a) against Bulldogs in SoCon win including a tackle for loss (-1)… Teamed up with Edwin Jackson to keep Samford running back from making forward progress at GSU 11, as Bulldogs settled for field goal… Had assisted tackles with Deion Stanley and Blake Riley versus Jacksonville… Made solo tackle for no gain in firstquarter action against Phoenix… Split tackles against Wofford, Appalachian State, Howard and Georgia. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in 11 games... Finished the season with 10 tackles, one sack and a quarterback hurry... Made two solo stops and a sack against Tusculum (9/10)... Also made two tackles against Alabama (11/19) and Old Dominion (12/3)... Started at defensive end for the Blue team in the spring game. FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted... four tackles in spring game for White defense, including one tackle for loss (2 yards). PREP: First-team All-Region and All-DeKalb County at defensive end... Wildcats team leader in tackles and sacks in 2009 with 88 total, 58 solo and six sacks... also posted 18 tackles for loss and returned one interception for a touchdown... team captain as a senior... selected for team “Player of the Week” honors three times... ... two-sport letterman in football and track... threw shotput, discus and ran 200 meter dash... played for Coach Michael Youngblood.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Joined Eagles in January 2013 after transferring from Pittsburgh… Participated in spring workouts and practice… Adjusting to and learning new defense and making improvements in coverage… Hard hitter brings size and physicality to defensive backfield. PITTSBURGH (2011-12): Redshirted as a freshman for the Panthers in 2011 and did not see game action in 2012. PREP: Inducted into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 and won the Lawton Calhoun Award presented to the outstanding athlete of the year from Chatham County… Selected to All-State Class A second team by Georgia Sportswriters Association… Named Region 3-A Player of the Year… Savannah Morning News Offensive Player of the Year for 2010… Averaged 10.8 yards per carry with 1,691 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior as Cavaliers won the Region 3A championship… Ran for 65 yards and caught 47-yard touchdown pass for only score in win over archrival Savannah Christian Prep that season… Made 75 tackles and with two interceptions and a fumble recovery during 9-3 season senior year… Compiled 678 yards and eight rushing touchdowns and returned two kickoffs for scores as a junior along with 85 tackles on defense…Football team captain as a senior also lettered in basketball and track at Calvary Day… Finished track career as state runner-up in 100 and 200m Dash and anchored 4X100m Relay team… PERSONAL INFO: Full name is Stephen DuShon Williams… Born March 31, 1993… Son of Kim Daughtry and Stephen Williams…Lists favorite athletes as former NFL safety Sean Taylor, the Miami Heat’s LeBron James and NFL safety Eric Berry. MAJOR: Justice Studies.
PERSONAL: Son of Genita Williams.
21
Rashad Williams’ Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF
NICK WRIGHT
2011 11-0 6 4 10 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-0 2012 13-0 2 8 10 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-1 24-0 8 12 20 2.0-8 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-1 Rashad Williams’ Career HIGHS Tackles – 3 vs. Samford, 9-29-12 (1u, 2a) Sacks – 1 vs. Tusculum, 9-10-11 (solo) TFL – 1 twice: vs. Samford, 9-29-12 (solo); vs. Tusculum, 9-10-11 (solo) Fumbles forced – 1 vs. Samford, 9-29-12
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MAJOR: Multimedia Communications.
100
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
CB 6-0 183 JR
LITHONIA, GA (MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.)
SOPHOMORE (2012): Developing cornerback who saw action in all 14 games and started four, including all three playoff games… Earned second letter award… Finished year with 29 total tackles (21u, 8a) and three pass breakups… Stepped up for best game vs. Central Arkansas in second-round playoff game… Forced fumble recovered by teammate Deion Stanley on last UCA drive to help secure win for Eagles… Recorded four solo tackles and had a pass breakup vs. Bears… Provided solid coverage and kept UCA from making progress in redzone, settling for a field goal at end of first half… Yielded three solo tackles versus Appalachian State in first career start… Had first career fumble recovery in season opener vs. Jacksonville on kickoff return… Added two total tackles (1u, 1a) to his outing vs. Dolphins… Made career-high five total tackles (3u, 2a) at Georgia, with all solo tackles coming in first half…Registered four solo tackles in both the Furman and Central Arkansas games… Credited with a pass breakup in three straight games: Howard, at Georgia and Central Arkansas… Work on special teams produced three assisted tackles.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
PREP: All-Region Honorable Mention for Class 5A at free safety for state champion ML King Lions... Two-year varsity letterman... Registered 46 tackles with three for loss and one fumble recovery as a senior... Played for Lions Head Coach Michael Carson, the Region 2-AAAAA Coach of the Year.
MAJOR: Justice Studies. Wright’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF 2011 9-0 1 1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 14-4 21 8 29 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 3 0 1-1 23-4 22 9 31 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 3 0 1-1
PERSONAL: Born April 2, 1992 in Avon Park, Fla., ... youngest of four children... son of Verdule and Cederina Youyoute... nickname is “Izzy”... listens to Pastor Troy before he gets ready to practice or play... admires his parents for being hard working. MAJOR: General Studies.
11 5-11 179 JR
WACHULA, FL (HARDEE COUNTY)
Youyoute’s Career highs Rushing yards – 316 on 34 attempts vs. Central Arkansas, 12-1-12 (P) Rushing Touchdowns – 3 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 Rushing Attempts – 20 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 Long rush – 83 (TD) vs. Western Carolina, 9-24-11 Youyoute’s Career Passing stats Year G-S EFF C A I PCT Yds TD YPG LONG 2010 1-0 – – – – – – – – – 2011 8-0 115.7 4 6 0 66.7 35 0 4.4 16 (PC) 2012 10-4 141.4 17 32 0 53.1 297 1 29.7 40 (ndsu) 19-4 137.3 21 38 0 55.3 332 1 17.5 40 (ndsu)
RECORDS
Youyoute’s Career Passing highs Passing yards – 68 at NDSU, 12-14-12 (P) Completions – 5 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 Passing attempts – 8 at The Citadel, 9-8-12 Passing TDs – 1 vs. Elon, 9-22-12 (to K. Showers, 28 yards) Long pass – 40 at NDSU, 12-14-12 (P) (to Zach Walker)
HISTORY
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in eight games, including the first four of the season... Completed four passes for 35 yards... Carried the ball 26 times for 310 yards and three scores... Averaged 11.9 yards per play... Rushed five times for
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 REVIEW
SOPHOMORE (2012): Versatile athlete with intelligence slated for the T-Back role in the triple option offense… Started four games at quarterback and played in 10 contests to earn second letter award … Opened the 2012 campaign with three-straight 100-yard-plus rushing games (164 Jacksonville, 101 The Citadel, 106 Elon)… Sprinted for a 79-yard touchdown vs. Jacksonville, the 10th longest rush play from scrimmage in Georgia Southern Football history… Also owns the fifth-longest rush play, an 83-yard score against Western Carolina in 2011… Scored career-best three rushing touchdowns with career-best rushing yards total (11164) against Dolphins… Handed off to Eagle Dominique Swope for one of Swope’s three TDs vs. Jacksonville… Named the “Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n’ Shake SoCon X-Factor of the Week for his effort in opener… Scored one-yard touchdown late at The Citadel to cap 11-play, 75-yard drive… Long rush of 23 of his 101 total brought the Eagles inside the Bulldogs’ 20 leading to an eventual McKinnon eight-yard score… Was 5-for-8 passing for 57 yards at The Citadel… Had six knockdowns vs. Bulldogs… Connected with Kentrellis Showers for 38-yards for his first career touchdown pass on opening drive vs. Elon… Completed 4-of-6 passes for 66 yards to complement 106 rushing yards in win over Phoenix… Threw three completions on four attempts for 46 yards against Furman, including a 25-yard rope to Darreion Robinson… Hit Zach Walker for 32-yard strike and Johnathan Bryant for 28 yards as Eagles drove on Mountaineers at end of the first half… Scored on 12-yard keeper vs. Appalachian State for his fifth career rushing touchdown… Went 3-for-3 in Eagles’ semifinal playoff game for a career-best 68 yards passing with a careerlong 40-yard pass to Zach Walker… Finished the year third in total offense averaging 75.1 yards per game and 7.08 yards per play… Ranked fifth on the Eagles’ rushing list with 454 yards on 74 attempts and fifth on the scoring list with five rushing touchdowns… Completed 17-of-32 pass attempts for 297 yards with one passing TD in 2012.
Youyoute’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT. NET APC TD APG LONG 2010 1-0 2 32 16.0 0 32.0 17 (SSU) 8-0 26 310 11.9 3 38.8 83t (WCU) 2011 2012 10-4 74 454 6.1 5 45.4 79t (JAX) 19-4 102 796 7.8 8 41.9 83t (WCU)
MEET THE EAGLES
E Z AY I Y O U Y O U T E RB
PREP: As a senior, rushed for 1,197 yards and 17 touchdowns on 97 carries at Hardee County High School... averaged 12.3 per rush and 108 yards per game... passed for an additional 350 yards and five touchdowns... led Wildcats to a 9-2 record and 2009 FHSAA Class 2A District 6 championship... team’s offensive most valuable player as junior and senior... recorded 20 tackles, seven passes defended and four interceptions in spot play at defensive back... returned interceptions for a total of 141 yards and one touchdown... awarded the L. Dale Carlton Award presented to the most valuable player who demonstrates dedication and leadership in the sport of football... Played on Hardee Senior High School varsity team as a freshman for 11-2 squad... sat out sophomore year with an injury... Offensive MVP as a junior for Wildcats with 1,326 yards rushing and 578 yards passing... led team to 10-2 mark and district championship as a senior with 1,197 yards rushing and 267 passing... played for Coach Tim Price... four-year football letterwinner and team captain as a junior and senior... three-sport letterwinner after competing in track and field for three years and basketball for two.
COACHING STAFF
Nick Wright’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 3 at Georgia, 11-17-12 (3u, 2a) Fumbles forced – 1 vs. Central Arkansas, 12-1-12 (P) Fumbles recovered – 1 vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-12 Pass breakups – 1 three times, vs. UCA, 12-1-12, vs. UGA, 11-17-12, vs. Howard, 11-10-12
FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in season opener with two rushes for a total of 32 yards before missing the rest of the season with a foot injury... Redshirted.
2013 SEASON
PERSONAL: Full name is Nicholas Anthony Wright... born June 20, 1993 in Atlanta, Ga., ... parents are Anthony and Benedette Wright... has two siblings Christopher and Grant... admires his brother for teaching him a strong work ethic... most influenced by his parents because “they lead by example and encourage him to work hard, taught him when he keeps God in the center of his life he can use his passion for football, as his purpose and be a positive influence to others.
63 yards and a touchdown against Tusculum (9/10)... Carried the ball four times for 119 yards, including an 83 yard touchdown, against Western Carolina (9/24)... Rushed three times for 65 yards and a score against Furman (10/15)... Completed three pass attempts for 31 yards against Presbyterian (10/22)... Rushed twice for 35 yards at Alabama (11/19).
EAGLES GATA
FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in nine games, including the last seven games of the year... Made two tackles on the year... Started at cornerback for the Blue team in the spring game... Tallied five solo stops in the game.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
101
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
36 M AT T B R E I DA RB
5-10 172 FR
PREP: District Player of the Year and All-Hernando County Offensive Player of the Year for 2012… Two-time First team All-District, First team All-County and First team All-North Suncoast at running back… Listed as one of the Tampa Bay area’s top-100 football players… Top defensive back as a sophomore, then displayed his talents on the offensive side of the ball to become one of the top rushers in North Suncoast area each of the last two seasons… Finished his senior year with nearly 1,400 rushing yards and 17 TDs and team MVP accolades… Registered back-toback 200-yard ground games with 253 yards and two TDs in a win over River Ridge in the second week… Became the first 1,000-yard rusher in the North Suncoast in the seventh game of the 2012 season with 158 yards and two touchdowns… Led Nature Coast with 1,613 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior, both Hernando County highs… Totaled 1,859 all-purpose yards that season… Listed as a breakout player by the Tampa Bay Times in 2011 at running back after his 355-yard, six touchdown performance against Central, including four TD runs of 50 or more yards… That total was the second-highest single-game rushing total in Hernando County history behind only DuJuan Harris’s 363 yard total… Ran for 231 yards and four TDs in win over Gulf… Averaged 8.3 yards per carry in the first three weeks of the Sharks’ 2011 season… Averaged 161 yards per game in district play… ran for 158 yards and 1 TD as a backup running back his sophomore season… Selected Sharks’ football team co-captain as a junior and senior... Selected for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s North-South All-Star game… Played for Nature Coast Head Coach Charles Liggett… Played in same district as Tyrail Hawkins of Hernando, another member of the Georgia Southern Class of 2013… Participated in the Nike Sparq Combine and finished 39th of 1,409 participants… Also competed with the Sharks’ Track & Field team all four years… Won individual 100m and 200m Dassh events at district meet and member of first-place 4X100m Relay Team... One of the quartet on the 4X100 that won the regional meet as well... Placed third at regionals in 100m Dash with a 10th place finish at Florida state meet... Qualified for state regionals with a 10.7 time in 100m Dash as a junior… Member of the 4X100 relay team that medaled with an 8th-place finish in the Florida High School meet in 2011... Member of the honor roll... Graduated from Nature Coast Technical with honors. PERSONAL: Born February 28, 1995 in Brandon, Fla.... Son of Mike and Terri Breida... Full name is Matthew John Breida... Has a younger brother Josh... Enjoys working out and lifting weights to keep in shape and for football... Lists favorite meals as shrimp scampi, Chinese boneless spareribs and burgers and fries... Gives credit to his early football coach Gary Fields for having the biggest influence on his life because he “taught the fundamentals of football and was a very positive role model.”
25
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
BROOKSVILLE, FL (NATURE COAST TECHNICAL)
point with 25 yards of offense vs. Stephenson… Gained 165 yards on 12 rushes with 2 TDs vs. Lakeside-DeKalb… Selected a co-captain as a senior... Played for Panthers Head Coach William “Buck” Godfrey… Played in the Georgia North/ South All-Star game… Also a member of the Panther Track & Field team, competing on the 4X100 relay and Sprint Medley relay teams as well as the 100m and 200m races… member of the A/B Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Born April 13, 1995 in Charlotte, N.C., to Robert and Kimberly Brice... Full name is Robert Darren Brice... Has two older siblings, Toreon Adams and Tavin Brice... Loves to play Madden, run and cook... Favorite meals include steak, spaghetti, and chicken strips with hot sauce... Eclectic list of favorite movies with “John Q.” at the top, “Forrest Gump,” “Cars” and “The Avengers”... Lists Deion Sanders, Cam Newton, Chris Johnson and LeBron James as his favorite athletes... Says his dad has had the biggest influence on his life because “he has molded me into the great athlete and person I am today.”
32 WILLIAM B U S S E Y, J R .
DB 6-0 195 FR THOMSON, GA (THOMSON)
PREP: First-team All-State pick by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on defense… Second team All-State Associated Press selection… Three-year letterwinner helped Bulldogs to 12-1 record, 2012 Region 3AAA championship and number-one ranking in the state for eight weeks with a final ranking of 5th… Valuable two-way player who rushed for 563 yards and seven TDs as a senior while grabbing four interceptions, returning one for 94 yards and a touchdown… Racked up 88 tackles with six TFL and four forced fumbles… Rushed for a 95-yard fourth-quarter touchdown in a close win over Dodge County… Member of the All-CSRA second team defense in 2012… Lengthy list of honors collected after junior season with AllRegion first team accolades, 2011 Georgia All-Area second team recognition and team Defensive Back of the Year award… Finished junior season with 77 total tackles, three interceptions, three TFL and eight pass deflections… Had three interceptions, forced two fumbles and had three fumble recoveries that season as well... Played in the Georgia North/South All-Star game… Won the 2012 Iron Man Award for the Bulldogs… Member of the Bulldogs’ teams that won back-to-back Region 3AAA North Sub-region championships in 2010 and 2011… Selected a team captain... Played for Georgia Southern University double alum and Head Coach Milan Turner… Also lettered in basketball and track... Played on same Bulldog football team as current Georgia Southern student assistant coach Dylan Turner... member of the A Honor Roll and graduated with a 3.4 grade point average. PERSONAL: Born December 14, 1994 in Augusta, Ga.… Full name is William Marvin Bussey, Jr.... Parents are Belinda and William Bussey... Cousin of former Eagle and Minnesota Vikings safety Darius Eubanks, All-Southern Conference selection for the Eagles who is also from Thomson, Ga.... Selected the Atlanta Falcons to represent his favorite athletes, but if could request any ticket for any event or game, would ask for a ticket to see Michael Jordan play in any of his NBA Finals appearances... Lists the newest Fast and Furious (6) as his favorite movie... Would like to be able to dance as a talent... Wrote that God had the biggest influence on his life because “without Him, I would not be the person I am today.”
ROBERT BRICE DB
5-11 182 FR
HISTORY
DECATUR, GA (SOUTHWEST DEKALB)
PREP: All-Region and All-County first-team choice as a senior… All-purpose player who saw action at four different positions: defensive back, wide receiver, running back and quarterback… Ranked in the top three in the interceptions as a junior and senior with six each year… DeKalb County Offensive Player of the Week with 2 TDs, including one on a 24-yard fumble return… Scored nine TDs as a senior and was selected team MVP… Registered four tackles, one PBU and a blocked extra
102
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
BERNARD DAW S O N
DL 6-2 240 FR THOMSON, GA (THOMSON)
RYA N G E O R G E DL 6-2 244 FR
COACHING STAFF
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (STEPHENSON)
PREP: Second-team Associated Press All-State choice after a solid year… Member of the Jaguars team that finished as region runner-up in 2012, transferring to Stephenson High School to play for Coach Ronnie Gartrell for his senior season… Earned first team all-region and first team all-county honors… Recorded 74 total tackles with 11.5 sacks and 14 TFL as a starter at defensive end and outside linebacker… Forced three fumbles and had three fumble recoveries, one returned for a 76-yard touchdown… Selected as a DeKalb County all-star player… Ranked in the top eight for total sacks, fumbles recovered and forced fumbles… Earned starting spot at defensive end as a sophomore and junior at Salem High School in Conyers, Ga. for Coach John Starr… Tallied 71 total tackles and 8.5 sacks with 16 TFL and 1 fumble recovery for Seminoles… Earned first team all-area and all-county for efforts… Racked up 58 total tackles with four sacks and 5 TFL in 2010… Played senior season at same high school as Georgia Southern’s 2012 leading tackler John Stevenson.
29
2012 REVIEW
PERSONAL: Cousin of former Eagle Darius Eubanks… Son of mother Edwina Pascel, and father and stepmother Anthony and Cheryl George.
MEET THE EAGLES
PERSONAL: Born June 4, 1995 in Thomson, Ga.... Full name is Ronald Bernard Dawson... From the same hometown as former Eagle Darius Eubanks, who played for the Eagles from 2009-2012, earning All-Southern Conference honors as senior.… Favorite Georgia Southern tradition is the term “GATA,” because “you can use it as motivation for anything in life”... Huge gamer who loves to play video games... Also likes to play basketball in his spare time, but wishes he had the talent to practice martial arts... Has seen the series of Fast and Furious movies, but “Fast 6” ranks as his favorite... If he could have a ticket to any event in the world at any time in history, would have wanted to see the “Thrilla in Manilla” fight between Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier, because it was “two of the greatest boxers of all time in the ring face to face. Classic.”... Lists Texans’ J.J. Watt as his favorite athlete... Loves Mexican cornbread, potato salad, baked beans and ribs... Youngest of three with two brothers, Kendrick and Khristopher... Writes that his brother Kendrick has had the biggest influence on his life because “he is the reason I learned to love football. He made me go outside and play football with him whether I wanted to or not. We didn’t have a football, so we used rusty cans we found in the woods. He started that football fire in me and I’m going to keep it burning!”... Son of mother Kathy Sue Davis, and father Bernard and step-mother Rochelle Dawson.
59
2013 SEASON
PREP: One of three Thomson Bulldogs in Georgia Southern’s class of 2013… Earned All-State honors from the Associated Press and Atlanta-Journal Constitution at linebacker as a senior… Named to the All-Georgia Area and All-CSRA squad… Honored as a member of the WJBF Football Friday Night/Carolina Panthers All-CSRA Football team on defense… Leader on Thomson County team that went 12-1 record in 2012, winning the Region 3AAA championship and holding a number-one ranking for eight weeks… Had five double-digit tackle games in 2012 with 105 (62u, 43a) total on the year… Registered 16 tackles for loss and eight total sacks with three deflections and 1 fumble recovery… As a junior, honored as the Defensive Lineman of the Year with All-Region 3-AAA second team and Georgia All-Area third team honors to his credit as Bulldogs were Region 3AAA North Sub-region champions for the second straight year… Recorded 53 tackles (29u, 24a) with seven TFL and four sacks, 1 deflection and two forced fumbles along with 9 hurries… Finished career at Thomson with 157 total tackles, 23 TFL and 12 sacks… Registered two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and four PBUs… Played for Head Coach Milan Turner, a Georgia Southern University graduate… Played on same Bulldog team as current Georgia Southern student assistant coach Dylan Turner.
PERSONAL: Born January 6, 1995 to Carol and Jesse Ellison... Full name is James M. Ellison... has an older sister Kimberly... Lists former Baltimore Raven linebacker Ray Lewis as his favorite athlete and would request a ticket to see the 2000 Super Bowl and Lewis’ MVP performance... “Fast 6” is his top movie of 2013... Favorite meal is macaroni and cheese and baked ribs.
EAGLES GATA
56
Parks, who was named the Atlanta Falcons’ AAAAA Coach of the Year for the state of Georgia, Region 1-AAAAA Coach of the Year and Sportsvisions Coach on the Rise for 2012… Danny Durham, offensive line coach for Tigers, was a four-year letterman at linebacker for Georgia Southern from 1983-1986… Two-time Columbus city champion in wrestling at heavyweight classification… Tigers’ team MVP as a junior, finished as state 4AAAA runner up and with a second-place finish at sectionals… Placed third in state competition as a senior... Took a fifth-place finish in sectionals as a sophomore… Selected the most outstanding underclassmen wrestler as a sophomore… As a member of the Tiger Track & Field team, qualified for sectionals in shot put as a sophomore and in discus as a junior… Earned dual first-place finishes in shot and discus in middle school.
DEMARCUS GODFREY
99
RECORDS
RB 5-9 174 FR
J AY E L L I S O N
SHARPSBURG, GA (EAST COWETA)
DL 6-2 302 FR
HAMILTON, GA (HARRIS COUNTY)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
103
HISTORY
PREP: Four-year varsity starter was selected for the Georgia North/South All-State game after helping Harris County to Region 1-AAAAA championship… Rated the nation’s No. 34 defensive tackle… Deemed a three-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals.com … Earned first team All-State honors as a senior… Two-time All-Region selection… Named to the Columbus Ledger’s Bi-City first team defense… Second team All-Region pick as a sophomore… Presented with the J. Smith Lanier Outstanding Player of the Year Award for 2012 and the Defensive Award for Harris County by the Harris County Touchdown Club… Played for Head Coach Tommy
PREP: Valuable two-way player for East Coweta who was the team’s leading rusher for the last three seasons… All-Region 2-AAAAA and All-County Offensive Player of the Year… Averaged 6.96 yards per carry in his career (2,780 yards on 399 carries)… Started all 12 games as a senior, with 164 carries for 1,180 yards and 20 TDs for first team All-Region honors … Recorded seven games with 100 or more rushing yards… Also posted 23 receptions for 216 yards and three TDs… Best single-game effort as a senior was a 168-yard game (17 carries) with three TDs… Rushed for 149 yards on 19 carries and a TD vs. Westlake… 149-yard total with two touchdowns came against Douglas County... Returned kickoff vs. Hughes for 80 yards… Two-game stretch in early 2012 had Godfrey for 174 yards on 20 carries… In addition to prowess on offense, had six interceptions on defense... Played in North/Central All-Star game… All-Region second team defensive selection as a
junior with five interceptions… Averaged 9.5 yards per carry as a junior with 790 yards and 14 touchdowns... One of the top rushers in the state as a sophomore with 980 rushing yards and 18 TDs, only player in the county to score at least one touchdown in every game played… Averaged 9.6 yards per carry in 2010 for a spot on the Times-Herald All-County first team and All-Region second team… Played for Indians Coach Clint Wade… Eagle quarterback J.R. Revere, who was a twosport student-athlete for the Eagles, helping lead Georgia Southern to the 2000 national championship during his four-year career (1998-2001), and who played for the Georgia Southern baseball team, serves as the Indians’ quarterbacks coach… Also won four letters as a member of the East Coweta track team with performances in the Long Jump, Triple Jump and 400m race. PERSONAL: Full name is Demarcus Derrell Godfrey and goes by “Dee”… Born September 14, 1994... Has three younger siblings, Jay, Anayiah and Collin Godfrey... Several members of family have played sports, including his mom, Chandra Godrey, a former basketball player, uncles Donald and Gary Godfrey playing football, and uncle Carlos Godfrey who played both football and baseball... Would want a ticket to the first organized football game to see how far the game has come... Lists Adrian Peterson, Jackie Robinson and Bo Jackson as his favorite athletes...Wishes he possessed the ability to sing... Enjoys playing video games and going fishing... Favorite dinner is steak, gravy and rice... One of the reasons he chose Georgia Southern was because of the tradition of winning... Says grandfather A.J. Godfrey has had the biggest influence on his life because, “he’s the reason I’m here.”
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES
46 RAFAEL HARDEE DL 6-1 270 FR
PREP: First-team pick for 1AAAAAA all-region team as defensive lineman for one of the top-ranked teams in the nation… Switched from linebacker to defensive end for his senior season… Two-year starter for Wildcats team that posted a 23-3 record during that time… Amassed 71 total tackles with 12 TFL in starting roles… Had six hurries as a senior… Posted five solo tackles vs. Jenkins County, with 3 sacks and TFL and had five tackles vs. Valdosta… Recorded six total tackles in games vs. Johnson High School and Peachtree Ridge… Picked up a TFL to go along with four solo tackles vs. Marietta… Scored a safety vs. Savannah… Played for Head Coach Jeff Herron, the Region 1-AAAAAA Coach of the Year for 2012… Earned four varsity letters for the Wildcats and was a member of the 2009 state championship team... Current Georgia Southern running back Ean Days, former defensive back A.J. McCray and Eagle Basketball four-year letterwinner Ben Drayton III played at the same high school as Hardee. PERSONAL: Born September 11, 1994 in Brunswick, Ga.... Full name is Rafael Lamar Hardee and goes by the nickname “Big Country”... Hunts hogs for fun and likes to hang out with his friends... Lists mixed martial artist Rampage Jackson as his favorite athlete... Would turn down a ticket to see any game or event in the world to watch his brothers’ wrestling matches... Looking forward to his favorite Georgia Southern tradition of the yellow bus ride to Paulson Stadium on game days... Oldest of five children... Son of Tiffany Roberson and lists her as having the biggest influence on his life because “she had me and my three brothers when she was young, she still made it and has now has three degrees.”
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
KINGSLAND, GA (CAMDEN COUNTY)
104
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
17 T Y R A I L H AW K I N S DB
5-10 180 FR
BROOKSVILLE, FL (HERNANDO)
PREP: Multi-purpose player for Hernando High School as starting defensive back and running back… Two-time first-team all-district pick for 6A… Snagged four interceptions and had 12 PBUs as a senior… Lead Leopards in rushing, passing and receiving in 2012… Made first team All-State list as a junior after rushing for more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns… Added three interceptions and 9 PBUs to his junior-year totals… Named Hernando Today’s Offensive Player of the Year… Selected team MVP after that season… Played for Hernando High School’s Head Coach Dwayne Mobley (2012) and John Palmer… Advanced to regionals as a member of the 4X100m Hernando High School Relay team and in the 100m race in 2012 after reaching districts in 100m and regionals in 4X100m the previous year… Played junior varsity basketball as a freshman before promoted to varsity as a sophomore… Voted Homecoming King as a junior. PERSONAL: Born March 18, 1994 in Brooksville, Fla.... Full name is Tyrail K. Hawkins and goes by nickname “Ty”... Son of Kenyonna Hawkins... Second-oldest of five children… From same hometown, but rival high school, as Georgia Southern teammate and classmate Matthew Breida... Favorite meals are lasagna with salad and pizza... Lists St. Louis Rams WR Tavon Austin, QB Michael Vick and CB Darrelle Revis of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as his favorite athletes... Would request a ticket for the Super Bowl or the Olympic Games because “I love sports and it would be great to see people so excited about their sport”... Wishes he had the talent to dance, but does have the gift of being able to make people laugh.
13 KESHUN HILL RB
5-11 194 FR
WARNER ROBINS, GA (NORTHSIDE WARNER ROBINS)
PREP: Macon Telegraph’s 2012 All-Middle Georgia Player of the Year with Offensive Player of the Year accolades for Class AAAAA from the Associated Press… Also named Associated Press Region 2-AAAAA Player of the Year with a spot on the First team All-State offense as an athlete … Atlanta Journal-Constitution placed him on its first team All-State Offense at the wide receiver position… Garnered 247sports.com three-star rating… Played in Georgia North/South All-State game… Averaged 10.7 yards per carry as Hill totaled 1,223 rushing yards and 17 TDs in his senior season… Caught 32 passes for 409 yards and eight scores and added four kick return for touchdowns to his total to help Northside Warner Robins go undefeated during the regular season and advance to the quarterfinals… Fingertip 11-yard catch with 11 seconds left on fourth-down led Eagles to win over Tucker in quarterfinal playoff game… Accounted for three touchdowns, two rushing and one reception in early season win over Flowery Branch… Scored four TDs vs. Warner Robins, going airborne at four-yard line to defeat rival and win Region 2 AAAAA championship… Accounted for 177 yards of offense with 104 on the ground (2 TDs) and 73 receiving (2TDs)… Had three scores vs. Veterans, including one on a 77-yard punt return… Three-year starter at running back and receiver for 2012 Region 2-AAAAA Coach of the Year Kevin Kinsler as Eagles won their third straight region championship… Earned Sports Mic 2012 Offensive Player of the Year honors… Was honored with his team’s Offensive MVP and Golden Helmet awards… Teammates at Northside Warner Robins with Taylor Lay, who is also a member of the Georgia Southern class of 2013... Former Eagle All-American Brett Moore also is a graduate of Northside Warner Robins.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
RB 5-8 171 GRAD
DURHAM, NC (EAST CAROLINA)
APC TD APG -2.0 0 4.5 2 1.5 0 4.4 2
LONG -2 (UAB) 56t (UCF) 2 (SC) 56 (UCF)
HUNT’s Career Highs Rushing yards – 100 vs. UCF (9 att.), 11-19-11 Rushing attempts – 19 vs. Southern Miss (53 yards), 11-5-11 Rushing touchdowns – 1 on two occasions, vs. Memphis, vs. UCF Long Rush – 56 (TD) vs. UCF, 11-19-11 HUNT’s Career RECEIVING Highs Receiving yards – 26 vs. Marshall (1 catch), 10-23-10 Receptions – 2 two times, at Navy, 10-22-11, vs. Houston Long reception: 26 vs. Marshall, 10-23-10 HUNT’s Career RETURN Highs Season: Returns – 6 (109 yards), 2011; Yards – 109, (6 returns), 2011 Kick returns – 3 at Navy, 10-23-11 (71 yards) Kick return yards – 71 at Navy, 10-23-11 (3 returns) Long return – 27 yards at Navy, 10-23-11 Hunt’s DEFENSIVE Career HIGHS Tackles – 3 vs. Tulsa, 9-5-10
5 DARIUS JONES DB
RECORDS
5-10 169 FR
WOODRUFF, SC (WOODRUFF)
PREP: All-State selection as a senior with two-time All-Area and All-Region honors to his name… Three-year letterwinner recorded 94 tackles with 14 pass breakups and an interception in his final season… Returned a punt for a touchdown… Had 91 tackles and 19 pass breakups with five interceptions as a junior… One of those PBUs was a critical effort as he broke up a potential game-winning pass vs. Newberry to help Wolverines advance in the playoffs... Registered 56 tackles with four interceptions and 10 PBUs as a sophomore… Played for Woodruff Head Coach Brian Lane… Won MVP honors at SCVarsity All-State Combine in 2012, record-
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
105
HISTORY
2010: Played in all 13 games, earning first career letter… Served as valuable member of the special teams and reserve wide receiver… Caught one pass for 26-yard touchdown in fourth-quarter action against Marshall… Made seven tackles on special teams, all on kickoff returns… Opened the season with career-high three tackles and two solo stops versus Tulsa… Brought down the Tulsa’s Damaris Johnson, the NCAA Division I career leader in all-purpose yardage, on kickoff return
HUNT’s Career Rushing Stats Year G-S ATT NET 2010 13-0 1 (-2) 2011 12-5 109 489 9-0 2 3 2012 34-5 112 490
2012 REVIEW
2011: Enjoyed notable season at running back for Pirates… Played in all 12 games and made five starts… Ended the campaign with a team-best 109 carries and squadhigh 489 yards rushing to earn the Pirates’ “Running Back-of-the-Year Award” at the postseason awards banquet… Scored two touchdowns, including the gamewinner with 2:10 left in the game against UCF… Averaged 4.5 yards per ground attempt… Also caught six passes out of the backfield… Served as a reserve kick returner, with six returns for 109 yards (18.2 ypr)… Finished second on the squad with 489 yards of total offense and third with 595 all-purpose yards... Ranked fourth on the squad with seven plays of 20 or more yards … Led all Pirate rushers with three carries tallying 20 or more yards… Added four kickoff returns of 20 or more yards, the third most on the squad… East Carolina’s leading rusher over the final six games of the season, netting 326 yards… At his best on third-down carries, averaging 6.4 yards per rush… Tallied six rushes in second-and-short situations and converted five into first downs… In Conference USA action, was the only ECU runner to surpass 200 ground yards with 463… Led the team with 473 all-purpose yards during league play… Registered just nine carries for 26 yards in non-league play, all at Navy… In the season finale at Marshall, gained 26 yards on two carries… Registered first career 100-yard rushing game versus the Knights, tallying exactly 100, and averaged 11.1 yards per attempt... Carried the ball a career-high 19 times against Southern Miss for 53 yards... Tallied 15 attempts against Tulane, netting 56 yards… Served as primary kickoff returner at Navy, with personal-bests three runbacks for 71 yards... Also rushed for 26 yards versus the Midshipmen and matched career high with a pair of receptions… At Memphis in first-ever start, gained a then-personal-best 98 yards rushing... Scored initial touchdown at Memphis with nine-yard run... Registered a 43-yard rush versus the Tigers and finished game with 6.1 yards per carry average against the Tigers... Rushed for 28 yards in the third quarter and 37 in the fourth at Houston during running back debut… Set career high with a pair of receptions against the Cougars… Returned first career kickoff 24 yards in the third quarter versus South Carolina.
PERSONAL: Full name is Torrance Antonio Hunt... Born January 28, 1991 at Durham, N.C.... Son of Terry Hunt and Samantha Leak... Earned college degree in information technology from East Carolina in spring 2013... Ranked among the leaders in ECU strength and conditioning program with power clean of 308 lbs and back squat of 505… Recorded vertical of 38.5” and 10’1” broad jump… Has worn No. 34 on a uniform since age six... Says reptiles are a “hobby” of choice... Names former running back great Emmitt Smith as favorite NFL player... Identifies his parents as the most influential people on his career.
MEET THE EAGLES
2012: Saw action in nine games, including appearances in the first eight contests for ECU… Moved over to the defensive side of the ball (cornerback) prior to Southern Miss game early in season... Recorded a pair of rushes for three yards at South Carolina... Recorded a pair of tackles as a member of special teams unit.
PREP: Played on both sides of the ball during prep career, but finished as one of Research Triangle region’s top all-purpose backs as a senior… Compiled 622 rushing yards and 238 reception yards on 12 catches… Was also program’s top kickoff return specialist, racking up over 300 yards and three touchdowns (95, 96 and 98-yard returns)… Responsible for 10 touchdowns in 2008 for coach Mike Briggs at C.E. Jordan High School… Logged 71 tackles, five interceptions and 14 pass breakups as a member of Falcons’ secondary as a junior for all-conference honors… Earned two varsity letters and was team captain as a senior… Top prep effort was a 21-carry, 221-yard performance against Riverside High School in 2008… Invited to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game… Helped lead JV unit to consecutive conference titles as the Offensive MVP… Track letterman who posted a 4.25 time in the 40-yard dash – the fastest clip recorded at the Nike Combine that year… Ran a school-record 6.38 in 55m sprint during indoor season, which ranked as the fourth-fastest time nationally… Earned MVP honors at the Nike Sparq Athletic Combine… Stood No. 44 among all cornerbacks according to ESPN.com.
COACHING STAFF
OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Georgia Southern for final year of eligibility after earning degree in business information technology education from East Carolina in summer 2013… Earned three letters as a Pirate after 2009 redshirt year… Spent first two years as a Pirate wide receiver before moving to running back position and kickoff return specialist in 2011 and defensive back in 2012... Experienced special teams contributor.
2009: Redshirted.
2013 SEASON
TORRANCE HUNT
… Tackle for four-yard loss came against Wolfpack on a runback by T.J. Graham. EAGLES GATA
PERSONAL: Son of Karis Williams and Travinski Hill... Born March 7, 1995 in Fort Valley, Ga... His name is pronounced “KEY-shun”... Has an older sister Jada and younger brother Zikhyree... Moved to Warner Robins prior to seventh grade... Hobbies include playing video games, cooking and hanging out with friends... Enjoys eating pizza, french fries and chicken tenders... Lists NBA’s Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat as his favorite athlete... One of his favorite movie picks is “Love and Basketball” and the other is “The Wood”... If had the choice, would bypass the NBA Finals for a ticket to have seen Michael Jackson perform in concert... Favorite Georgia Southern is seeing the Eagle Freedom flying over the fans before the game... Gives credit to his middle school football Coach Ivory for having the biggest influence on his life because “he taught me to always have faith in myself and to always keep a smile on my face through all my ups and downs, no matter what.”
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES ing best 40 time (4.39) and vertical jump (37 inches) at the camp… Three-year letterman and fourth-year member on the Woodruff varsity basketball team as a senior… Spartanburg County champion in 100m race with 10.5 best time in that event… Also competed in Long Jump with 21-6 measurement… Eagle teammate B.J. Johnson played for Woodruff from 2008-11. PERSONAL: Full name is Darius Darnell Jones and nicknamed “D.J.”... Born December 17, 1994 in Woodruff, S.C.... Son of Gloria Green and Darius Jones... Uncle Derek Jones, now an assistant football coach at Duke, earned four letters as a cornerback at Ole Miss and played in the Canadian Football League... relative Eric Young played collegiately at Tennessee and is a member of the San Diego Chargers... Loves football and would request a ticket to see a Super Bowl, but also likes track, playing basketball and learning new things... Favorite meal is baked chicken... Lists fellow South Carolina native and Chicago Bears defensive back Tim Jennings as his favorite athlete... Notes that his dad, Darius Jones, has had the biggest influence on his life because “he works hard and supports me in everything I do.”
24 RB
5-10 213 FR
THOMSON, GA (THOMSON)
PREP: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Region 3-AAA Offensive Player of the Year and first-team all-state selection by the Associated Press and AJC… All-CSRA first team pick… Honored as a member of the WJBF Football Friday Night/Carolina Panthers All-CSRA Football team at running back… Thomson’s leading rusher with 2,046 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns in 2012, a single-season yardage total that ranks second all time in Bulldog history… Jordan’s 20 TDs as a senior placed him third on the Thomson single-season list … Romped for 328 yards vs. Lakeside, a total that is now the single-game best in the Thomson record book… Also owns the ninth and 10th-best single-game totals with 202 and 200 yards, respectively, vs. LaGrange and Greater Atlanta Christian… Rushed for 197 yards and four touchdowns in statement win over third-ranked Washington County… Top scorer for powerful Bulldogs team that scored 516 points in 2011 (third-best mark in school history) and 408 points in 2012… Amassed 3,047 yards rushing and 41 TDs during career at Thomson… Helped Bulldogs to 2012 Region 3AAA championship and number-one ranking in the state for eight weeks… Played for Head Coach Milan Turner, who earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Georgia Southern… Member of the Bulldogs’ teams that won back-to-back Region 3AAA North Sub-region championships in 2010 and 2011… Hails from the same hometown as former Georgia Southern Eagle Darius Eubanks and current student assistant coach Dylan Turner… Close friends with Cam Lewis, another member of Georgia Southern’s 2013 signing class. PERSONAL: Born June 27, 1994 in Thomson, Ga.... Full name is Chris R. Jordan... Son of Kim Jordan... Has two siblings... Goes by nickname “Migo” short for Amigo... Has a defined sense of humor, loves to listen to music and play video games... Lists fried chicken as his favorite food... Admires the way Trent Richardson of the Cleveland Browns plays... If he could have a super power, would wish for “super balance.”
YOUNGHOE KOO PK 5-9 170 FR
RIDGEWOOD, NJ (RIDGEWOOD)
PREP: First-team All-Big North League kicker all four years at Ridgewood High School… As a senior was 32-32 in PATs with six field goals with a long of 41… Recorded touchbacks on 47 of 50 kickoffs with 26 going out of the endzone… Scored 151 points in kicking game over four-year career… Won team MVP honors as a senior… All-County first team pick as a kicker and first team All-Northern New Jersey as a defensive back as a senior… Led Maroons with six interceptions in 2012… Registered 59 tackles and nine pass deflections as a defensive back… Selected as North kicker for New Jersey North vs. South All-Star game... Named to North squad for Chesapeake Bowl All-Star game in Maryland… First-ever fouryear letterwinner in football… As a junior, earned All-Bergen County second team recognition as a junior placekicker… Two-time honorable mention for all-county accolades as an underclassman, was picked for third-team honors as a junior… Four-year football letterwinner who played for Head Coach Chuck Johnson… Awarded Freshman of the Year honors as a member of the Ridgewood track team and won three letters during his high school career… Competed in High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Javelin... Named all-County honorable mention as a junior in High Jump and Javelin... Maroons won state sectional championships three times during his career. PERSONAL: Born August 3, 1994 in Seoul, South Korea to parents Seungmae Choi and Hyunseo Koo... His name is pronounced “Young Way Coo”... Lists all seafood as his favorite meal... Enjoys playing soccer... Lists Chicago Bulls’ Nate Robinson as his favorite athlete.
60 A N DY K WO N
OL 6-2 282 FR
SUWANEE, GA (NORTH GWINNETT)
PREP: Started playing football as a sophomore in high school and drew attention from recruiters as a junior after taking over starting role… Member of the Region 7A All-Offensve first team and Gwinnett County All-County first team... Selected to play in the 2012 Georgia North South All-State football game… Also played in the 2012 Gwinnett All-County football game… Earned a blocking grade of 90 percent with 94 pancakes in 2012… Helped lead North Gwinnett to 11-2 record in 2012 with a 7-1 mark in 7-AAAAAA Region play and average 32.8 points scored per game… Bulldogs also won the 2010 7A Region title... According to MaxPreps. com, ranked 4th in the state of Georgia at his position and in the top 100 nationally… A number 39 national ranking among centers is listed by 247sports.com for Kwon… Earned a two-star ranking from both Rivals.com and Scout.com... Hails from the same high school as current Eagles Manrey Saint-Amour and Jeff Ward… Played for Bulldogs Head Coach Bob Sphire… Three-year letterwinner in football also played basketball his freshman year. PERSONAL: Committed to Georgia Southern on his birthday… Born September 30, 1994 to Bruce Kwon and Anna Moon in Seoul, South Korea... Full name is Nam Kyu Kwon and goes by Andy... has one sister, Ashley... Would pick steak and pizza as his top meals... “Olympus Has Fallen” was his selection for best movie... Georgia Southern tradition of head-butting the Erk Russell bust before games at Paulson Stadium is his favorite... Says his dad has had the biggest influence on his life because “he taught me I can achieve anything I want with the right mindset and heart.”
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
CHRIS JORDAN
9
106
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
T AY L O R L AY
OL 6-4 259 FR
WARNER ROBINS, GA (NORTHSIDE WARNER ROBINS)
L A R RY M AT H E W S DL
6-2.5 280 FR
BUTLER, GA (TAYLOR COUNTY)
PREP: Region 4-AA first team pick at defensive line… Named to All-Middle Georgia third team defense… Chosen for Middle Georgia East-West All-Star Game… First team All-Region 4-AA and All-Middle Georgia choice as a junior… Rated as a three-start prospect by 247sports.com… registered 37 tackles with seven TFL and four sacks in six games… Season stat line included three forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and eight hurries… Named to the Georgia High School Football Daily/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AA 2012 preseason all-state team… Played for Vikings Head Coach Chris Kinksey… Also member of the Taylor County basketball team. PERSONAL: Son of Annice Mathews.
T R AVO S I E R MITCHELL DB
5-11 185 FR
DUBLIN, GA (WEST LAURENS)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
107
HISTORY
PERSONAL: Full name is Travosier Antwan Mitchell and nicknamed “Travis”... Born July 19, 1995 in Dublin, Ga.... Son of Kathy Mitchell and Travis Wells... One of four children... Wishes he was elastic and has the ability to flip... Favorite dinner is sesame chicken... Enjoys running track and playing 2K video games in his spare time... Favorite athlete is Deion Sanders... If could have a ticket to any sport-
RECORDS
PREP: Solid numbers rushing and receiving for North Gwinnett during its 11-2 season… Invited to play in the Gwinnett County All-Star game… Rushed for 821 yards on 91 attempts with seven touchdowns as a senior... Also recorded 52 catches and 289 receiving yards as a senior... Averaged 6.0 yards per carry and 10.9 yards per catch… Scored two touchdowns, including a powerful 39-yard score, and totaled 118 yards vs. Mill Creek… Also had four receptions in that contest… Earned Gwinnett Daily Post Player of the Week honors for his performance in that game… Only running back to rush for more than 100 yards against Grayson with 120 total with two touchdowns and a long run of 66 in the win… Added 42 receiving yards vs. Grayson on 4 catches… Earned two varsity letters and was a two-year team captain... Transferred to North Gwinnett for his senior season… Joins North Gwinnett teammate Andy Kwon in the Georgia Southern 2013 signing class and current current Eagles Allen Lee, Manrey Saint-Amour and Jeff Ward… Played for Bulldogs’ Head Coach Bob Sphire (2012)… Started high school football career at Jefferson County High School prior to North Gwinnett… Had 18 receptions and six touchdowns as a sophomore and was a starter on the Warriors varsity basketball team that same year… Pulled down 38 receptions and had nine touchdowns as a junior at Jefferson County... Served for a year on the Jefferson County High School Leadership Committee… Volunteered more than 80 hours of service at the school.
PREP: Played at running back and defensive back positions, earning first team recognition on the Dublin Courier-Herald Heart of Georgia squad… Honorable mention selection on offense for 2-AAAA All-Region team and All-Middle Georgia Football team… Returned punt for 70-yards for a touchdown in shutout of Howard… Caught 14-yard touchdown pass vs. Vidalia… Averaged 4.9 yards per carry and 13.3 yards per catch for Raiders during 2012 season… Pulled in two touchdown receptions… Added firepower to special teams returning kicks and punts with average returns of 18.3 and 16.0 yards, respectively… Added 41 tackles, five TFL and five pass deflections to his career totals… had an interception vs. rival Westside as well as a fumble recovery and forced fumble… Scored winning touchdown with an eight-yard scamper as Raiders scored 20 unanswered points to rally for a win over Central in 2011… Scored on a 55-yard yard run 2011 Rutland win… Credited with 89 solo tackles on defense and four touchdowns on offense as a junior... Played for Coach Stacy Nobels... Two-time West Laurens High School Football Athlete of the Year… Current Eagle Kentrellis Showers played at West Laurens from 20062009… Competed as a member of the West Laurens Track & Field team for two years... Ran in several individual events 200m Dash, 400m Run and 110m and 300m Hurdles, as well as the 4x100m and 4x400m relays... Also threw Discus and Shot Put and participated in the Triple Jump... Took fifth place at state championships with his 4X100m Relay team.
2012 REVIEW
CAM LEWIS
SUWANEE, GA (NORTH GWINNETT)
MEET THE EAGLES
19
41 RB 6-1 234 FR
COACHING STAFF
PERSONAL: Full name is Taylor Price Lay... Born February 5, 1995 to Andrea and Mickey Lay... Has one sister Keali... Played second base for father and coach as a member of the 2007 Warner Robins Little League World Series Championship team... Would want a ticket to any Super Bowl game... Best dinner would include steak and/or shrimp, preferably both... Enjoys comedy movies... Wishes he could play the guitar... Lists “Beautiful Eagle Creek” as his favorite Georgia Southern tradition...Writes that Jesus has had the biggest influence on his life because “He is my Lord and Savior.”
77 2013 SEASON
PREP: Two-time Region 2-AAAAA first team selection on the offensive line for 2011 and 2012… Named to the All-Middle Georgia second team on offense... Claimed All-County and All-City honors as well… Helped propel Northside Warner Robins to 10-0 regular-season record and 13-1 season mark… Eagles won their third straight region championship, outscoring opponents 439-70 and averaging 43.9 points per game during the regular season… Northside Warner Robins enjoyed a 28.0 point average margin of victory in its first two 2012 playoff games… Two-year starter at left tackle and anchor of the Northside Warner Robins’ offensive line as a senior… Graded out at 83 percent in his final season… First team selection on offense by Sports Mic as a senior… Named “Arby’s Beef Lineman of the Week” by Sports Mic for effort in win over Warner Robins… Played for 2012 Region 2-AAAAA Coach of the Year Kevin Kinsler as Eagles have posted 49 wins against only five losses during his Lay’s high school career… Won three varsity letters and served as team captain for one year... Also played baseball (first base) and tennis (doubles)... Joins Northside Warner Robins teammate Keshun Hill as a member of the Georgia Southern class of 2013… Hails from same high school as Eagle All-American Brett Moore.
EAGLES GATA
65
PERSONAL: Born October 10, 1994 in Harrison, N.Y.... Full name is Cameron Z. Lewis... Son of Audrey Veslasco... Youngest of four boys, with brothers Fernando Velasco, center for the Tennessee Titans, Franz Velasco, and Melvin Brookins... Favorite dinner is fish and grits... Would pay to watch Baltimore Raven and Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis give a motivational speech... Writes that his brother Fernando has had the biggest influence on his life because, “he grew up in a small town and was the first in our family to go to college. He is my father figure in life.”
EAGLES GATA
MEET THE EAGLES ing event, would want to see multiple world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather because “he is one of the greatest.”... Brother Edward Mitchell has the greated influence on his life because “he keeps me on the right straight and with a straight mind.”
10 ALFRED RAMSBY QB
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF
RiCHARDSON’s Career Defensive Stats Year G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF PREP: Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year and first-team All-Ohio… Associated Press Southwest District (Cincinnati area) Division I Offensive Player of the Year… First team All-State and All-Greater Miami Conference pick… Earned All-Southwest Ohio honors… Dual threat rushed for 1,510 yards and 18 touchdowns while throwing for 1,646 yards and 15 TDs… As a senior, helped lead Colerain to an undefeated regular season, No. 13 national ranking and No. 2 ranking in the state of Ohio… Cardinals won back-to-back GMC titles in 2011 and 2012... Accounted for 388 total yards (230 rush, 158 pass) and four TDs in win over Lakota West… Threw for three TDs in opening round state playoff win vs. St. Xavier… Rushed for 213 yards vs. Elder… As a junior, had four games with 300-plus rushing yards and 300-plus passing yards... Totaled 550 rushing yards with six touchdowns as a sophomore... Played for Cardinals Coach Tom Bolden and earned three letters... Selected as team captain as a senior… Selected to represent Colerain in North/South All-Star Classic, the longest-running high school all-star game in the United States.
54 LENNIE RICHARDSON ASHBURN, GA (TURNER COUNTY)
RECORDS
2008 11-1 7 17 24 1.5-4 0.0-0 0 1 2 1-0 11-1 7 17 24 1.5-4 0.0-0 0 1 2 1-0 RiCHARDSON’s Career HIGHS Tackles – 4 vs. Austin Peay, 9-6-08 (1u, 3a) TFL – 0.5 on three occasions Pass Breakup – 1 at Georgia, 8-30-08 Quarterback Hurry – 1 on two occasions Fumble recovery – 1 vs. Austin Peay, 9-6-08, (0 yards)
6 DARIUS SAFFORD
PERSONAL: Born December 14, 1994... Full name is Alfred Ramsby, Jr.... Nickname “LA” stands for “Little Al”… Parents are Alfred Ramsby, Sr. and Latoya Cannon... Movies he can’t turn off are “All About the Benjamins” and “Remember the Titans”... Would want a ticket to the 2006 National Championship game between USC and Texas if he could watch any sporting event... Favorite meal is fried chicken with rice and green beans... Would most like to be able to Salsa dance... Ready to be a part of the Georgia Southern traditions, especially the yellow bus ride to Paulson Stadium... Writes that his parents have had the biggest influence on his life because “they are always there for me.”
DE 6-2 242 SO
HISTORY
PERSONAL: Enlisted in U.S. Army after 2008 season at Georgia Southern and achieved rank of sergeant … Served as gunner on the M1A1 tanks… Spent one year in Korea and finished his three and a half years of military service at Ft. Benning, Ga…. Son of Sherry Richardson and Rondell Trawick… Father to three children, Malaysia La’Nay, who turned eight in July 2013, and sons Jayden and Damoni. MAJOR: Justice Studies.
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
5-10 204 FR
CINCINNATI, OH (COLERAIN)
Rebels... Added five interceptions and six forced fumbles to his total… As a senior forward, helped lead Turner County to 29-3 mark as Rebels reached state final four… Finished basketball career as school’s all-time leading scorer… Won varsity letters all four years in football, basketball and track… Ran the 110m and 300m Hurdles and was a member of the 4X100m relay team… Also competed in the High Jump… Advanced to state championships in High Jump and 110m and 300m Hurdles.
SOPHOMORE: Returns to civilian life and Georgia Southern after nearly four years as a gunner in the U.S. Army… Participated as a member of the scout team during spring 2013 drills… Showed improvement and flashes of athleticism in return to practice field… Hard-hitting player who will be even more productive as he gains a greater understanding of Eagle defense. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008): Played in 11 games and recorded 24 total tackles (7u, 17a) as a linebacker… Recovered fumble vs. Austin Peay and credited with season-best four tackles, including a shared tackle for loss… Totaled 1.5 tackles for loss on the season with half TFLs against both The Citadel and Furman… Tallied three total tackles in four games… Had a pass breakup in season opener at Georgia, which he lists as his most exciting game... wore uniform number 17. FRESHMAN (2007): Redshirted in first year at Troy in 2007 and participated in spring drills in 2008 before transferring to Georgia Southern. PREP: Named 1A Defensive Player of the Year and first team All-State at linebacker position for Turner County… Recorded 110 tackles with 10 sacks as a senior for
108
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
CB
5-10 185 GRAD
DOUGLASVILLE, GA (LAFAYETTE)
JUNIOR (2012): Joins Eagles for his final year of eligibility and expected to provide depth in secondary and on special teams this fall… Transferred from Lafayette College (Pa.)… Served as one of the Leopard captains … Selected to All-Patriot League second team… Started in all 11 games and finished the season with 51 total tackles (34u, 17a) with three interceptions … Also had four tackles for loss (-21 yards) and five pass breakups… Scored touchdown on 31-yard interception return vs. Penn… Also had two pass breakups vs. Quakers… Registered first solo sack of his career and followed up immediately with a second vs. Georgetown for a total loss of 11 yards… Tallied season-best eight tackles (4u, 4a) vs. Hoyas… Credited with seven total tackles (4u, 3a) the week before against Holy Cross and a half sack… Seasonbest five solo tackles came against Bucknell… Ran back two kickoffs late in the season with one for 17 yards at Fordham and other for 20 vs. Lehigh. SOPHOMORE (2011): Earned team Defensive Back MVP honors… Started at cornerback in all 11 games for Lafayette… Registered 49 tackles and had one fumble recovery with eight pass breakups… Lead team in interceptions with four for 135 yards and one touchdown… Tied longest interception return in school history with 100-yard return for a score vs. Colgate… Pulled down two interceptions vs. Yale… Credited for season-high six tackles against Penn and Holy Cross… Tallied careerbest five solo tackles vs. Lehigh… Awarded second letter… Top punt returner averaged 7.1 yards a return (14-99 yards)… Recorded season-best six tackles against Holy Cross and Penn… Also credited with 1.5 tackles for loss.
FRESHMAN (2009): Earned letter award as a freshman after seeing action in nine games… Had eight total tackles (3u, 5a) and a pass breakup. PREP: Honor Roll student and recipient of President’s Scholarship at Alexander High School who graduated with a 3.7 cumulative grade point average… Four-year varsity starter at defensive back, running back, wide receiver and punt returner for Coach Kenny Palmer… Three-sport athlete who also played basketball for four years and ran track for two… Served as captain of Cougar football team as a senior… Averaged 8.0 yards per carry and 15.2 yards per catch in his final season with 11 touchdowns (8 rushing, 3 receiving)… Recorded 47 career tackles and
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MEET THE EAGLES
MAJOR: Post-Graduate Studies. Safford’s Career Defensive Stats Year G U A TT TFL SKS INT PD QH FR-FF
Return Stats – Kickoffs – Year No Yds Avg TD
– Punt Returns – LR No Yds Avg TD LR
2011 - - - - - 14 99 7.1 0 2012 2 20 10.0 0 20 (LU) - - - -
17 -
17
2
20 10.0
0
20 (LU)
14
99
7.1
0
NICK SEWAK LS 6-2 217 FR MARIETTA, GA (LASSITER)
PREP: Rushed for 6,309 career yards, surpassing Heisman Trophy Winner Hershel Walker’s career high school rushing totals to finish sixth all-time in the state standings… Captured Region 8-AAAA Offensive Player of the Year and second team allState honors after a solid senior season… Three-time all-Region first team pick… Named Gainesville Jaycees Player of the Week with 42-carry, 174-yard game in win over Eastside with game totals that game pushed him past the incredible milestone… Averaged more than 6.0 yards per carry and nearly 160 rushing yards per game with 1,756 in 2012… Scored 24 touchdowns as a senior with two receiving scores, both coming against Walnut Grove… Carried the ball 37 times for 217 yards and two touchdowns in the 2012 contest vs. Lanier… Racked up 245 yards and three scores on 40 carries vs. Hart County… 60-yard rushing TD vs. Habersham Central was one of his three in that game, with 192 yards on 16 attempts… Only six carries vs. Madison County, but had three touchdowns and 137 total rushing yards… Followed up sharp sophomore year with school record-breaking season as a junior… Ranked third in the state with 2,167 rushing yards (school record) and scored 29 TDs in 2011 as the Indians won Region 8-AAA… All-State selection by Associated Press, Atlanta Journal Constitution and Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) following his junior season… Also named 8-AAA Player of the Year … During one stretch in 2011, rushed for more than 200 yards in five consecutive games… Rolled up 245 yards and scored twice in the third quarter vs. North Hall to earn a spot in the Region 8-AAA title game… Helped Indians defeat Franklin County with 259 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries… Total for the night vs. the Lions included 67 yards on a single Stephens County drive and 29-yard TD run… Ran for 1,667 yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore… selected to 8-AAA All-Region team at running back… Just shy of 1,000-yard mark as a freshman with 987 rushing yards, including a 186-yard effort (21 carries) vs. Eastside… Recorded 20 touchdowns in his first year... Career total of 6,309 rushing yards eclipsed fouryear total of former Indian Tauren Poole who totaled 5,519 yards in four years at Stephens County… Four-year starter for Coach Travis Norland and helped team to records of 9-3 in 2011 and 8-3 in 2012… Indians’ Offensive Line and Strength Coach Brian Johnson is a Georgia Southern graduate… ran 100 and 400m races as well as 4X100m relay for Stephens County as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL: Born October 9, 1994 in Elberton, Ga.... Son of Efrem and Sandra Thornton... Youngest of three children... Admires L.A. Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and was influeneced by Bryant’s ability to lead his team to playoffs and sink free throws with a torn achilles... Would want a ticket to go back in time and witness Woodstock... Talent would most want to have is to play the guitar... Favorite Georgia Southern tradition is the yellow bus ride to Paulson Stadium on game day.
RECORDS HISTORY
PERSONAL: Born Nicholas Cammack Sewak on March 14, 1995, in Athens, Ohio, before moving to Statesboro, Ga., in 1997... Youngest of three... Brother MichaelRobert graduated from Georgia Tech in 2013 and sister Olivia is attending college in New York... Parents are Robin and Mike Sewak, former Eagle Head Football Coach and current Georgia Tech Offensive Line Coach... Both parents are Georgia Southern alumni as mother Robin Farmery Sewak earned an undergraduate degree and father Mike earned a master’s degree from GSU... Admires athlete Tim Tebow... Lists steak as his far and away favorite meal... Also enjoys playing basketball and golf... Remembers sliding down the hills on cardboard and playing at Paulson Stadium and says the fans are the best tradition at Georgia Southern... Writes that his family has had the biggest influence on his life because “no matter what happens or where we are, we always have each other,” and his father for teaching him “God, Family, then Football. He has always been the greatest coach I know and I hope to be a coach too.”
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 REVIEW
PREP: Helped Lassiter win 5 AAAAAA region championship with a 10-0 record and earn a No. 1 ranking in the state during the regular season… Three-year starter at long snapper who owns the top ranking in the state at his position as well as a five-star rating… Selected for Cobb All-Star Game… Earned multiple recognitions as Special Teams Player of the Week… In last four years, Trojans recorded two region championships, two undefeated regular seasons and four-straight playoff appearances… Saw time on both junior varsity and varsity teams as a sophomore and snapped at the Georgia Dome for the Corky Kell Classic... Ranked 16thbest long snapper by Kohl’s Professional Camps… Played for Lassiter’s Jep Irwin (2010-2012) and Chip Lindsey (2009)… Awarded the FCA True Champion Award at the 2012-13 at the Trojans’ Football banquet… Fourth Quarter team captain and Special Teams captain... Elected team captain as a senior.
TOCCOA, GA (STEPHENS COUNTY)
MEET THE EAGLES
88
RB 5-9 173 FR
COACHING STAFF
2009 9 3 5 8 0 0 0 1 1 0-0 2011 11 29 20 49 1.5-5 0 4-135 1-0 2012 11 34 17 51 4.5-21 2.5-15 3-31 0 0-1 39-29 105 93 197 17.0-71 5.0-37 1-1 0 6 1-1
CHAZ THORNTON
2013 SEASON
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 19, 1990 in Brewton, Ala.… Full name is Darius Spencer Safford… Son of Brenda Safford and Derek Jones… Has two brothers, Sid and Scott… If had access to any ticket for any event in the world, past or present, would request all-access passes to the 2012 Olympic Games in London to watch track and field events and basketball games… Listed one of the classics as his favorite movie in “Remember the Titans”… Selected BBQ ribs, pork-n-beans, mac-n-cheese, and collard greens as his favorite meal… Enjoys playing basketball, being adventurous, and listening to his elders tell stories from the past… Writes that his mother, Brenda Safford, has had the most influence on his life because of “the numerous sacrifices she has made in order for me to be in this position.”
12
EAGLES GATA
six pass breakups as a defensive back… Selected for second-team all-region and second-team all-county honors as a running back and was nominated for 2008 Douglas County Football Player of the Year… Earned 2008 Captains Award… Fouryear letterwinner at point guard for Cougar basketball team, receiving all-county and all-region honors in basketball… Ran on regional and county championship 4x100m Relay team… Member of Sprint Medley Relay team that earned All-America accolades at the Nike National Track & Field meet in Greensboro, N.C. in 2009.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
109
MEET THE EAGLES EAGLES GATA
31 X AV I E R T O B L E R LB
5-10 200 FR
PREP: Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State first team for Class AAAAA at linebacker who helped lead Ware County to the state championship game and 13-2 record… Named Region 3 AAAAA Player of the Year … Averaged more than 100 rushing yards and nearly two touchdowns per game as a senior… Finished 2012 with 1,760 yards on the ground and 29 rushing TDs… Added one touchdown reception off 12 catches to his totals… Rushed for 140 yards and scored all three of Ware County’s touchdowns in the semifinal playoff win over Northside Warner Robins… First touchdown vs. Northside was a 45-yard run… Snapped up fumble and returned it for a touchdown in playoff opener vs. Lakeside-Evans… Broke free for touchdown runs of 40 and 60-yards vs. Richmond Hill and a 61-yard score vs. Groves the next week… Rushed for three touchdowns vs. Brunswick early in the season… Registered more than 110 tackles on defense during all-star season… Member of the class of 2013 that recorded 10 or more wins for the third straight year and reeled off 13 wins for the first time in Ware County history… Totaled 670 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior Gator in 2011… On the defensive side of the ball, registered 109 tackles with three sacks that same year at linebacker… Also had an interception and a blocked punt… Earned All-Region honors at linebacker as a junior… Played for Head Coach Ed Dudley, who was named 3AAAAA Coach of the Year for 2012 as Ware County won its first Region championship since 2007… Athletics Director at Ware County is Georgia Southern alum David Shields… Lonnie Adamson, also a Georgia Southern graduate, coaches the Gators’ ninth-grade football squad and defensive line… Tobler also competed in sprints and the 4X100m relay for the Track & Field team… Member of the A/B Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Son of Joyce Tobler.
13 FAV I A N U P S H AW
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
WAYCROSS, GA (WARE COUNTY)
always been strong in tough situations,”… Responded with “teleporting,” when asked what talent he’d most like to have… Would like to have been able to see the Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2012 Western Conference in person… After Drew Brees and RGIII, has basketball players Kevin Durant and Scottie Pippen on his list of favorite athletes… Didn’t hesitate with best meals with shrimp alfredo first, then lasagna, pork chops, and pork and beans and rice… Lists Iron Man 1, 2 and 3 along with Friday After Next and ATL as his top movies… Lists his favorite Georgia Southern tradition as “Winning,” because he “loves to win in everything.” MAJOR: Planning on a major in Sport Management.
35 ZANDER YOS T S
FRESHMAN (2012): NAVY: Member of the JV squad. PREP: Four-year football letterwinner at Wesleyan High School for Coach Franklin Pridgen… Wolves recorded 44 wins against only eight losses during his career… Earned all-region honors as a defensive back in his last three years… Captained team as a senior… Wolves were three-time region champions (2008, 2009-Elite 8 and 2010-Final 4) winning the st-ate championship in 2008… Owns eight medals for track and field performances at state meet… Competed in the 100m and 300m Hurdles and as a member of the Wolves 4X100m and 4X400m Relay teams… Finished in the top five in the state championships in both the 100m and 300m Hurdles as a junior… Won the Region 5A Regional in the 100m Dash and placed sixth in the state meet as a senior… Member of the 4X400m Relay that captured first place in the 5A Regional and second in the 4X100m race... Placed fifth in the 5A Region Long Jump event… Holds the Wesleyan records in four events. PERSONAL: Born July 3, 1993 to Jim and Donna Yost… Mother has local ties as a graduate of Statesboro High School… Father played safety at Iowa... Has an older sister, Ashley, who attends UGA… His list of favorite athletes includes all safeties: Eric Berry, John Lynch, Ed Reed and Sean Taylor… Writes “Jesus Christ has had the biggest influence on my life because He has set the blueprint as well as the direction for which I intend to live my life by: to glorify God and serve others.”
QB 6-2 172 R-FR TITUSVILLE, FL (ASTRONAUT)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013): Transferred to Georgia Southern in late spring 2013.
HISTORY
RECORDS
FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted at Florida International. PREP: Dual-threat quarterback who threw for 1,350 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior and rushed for 732 yards and 10 scores… Injury as a senior sidelined him after two games… Played on East team for 2011 Central Florida High School All-Star Game… 2011 Florida Today All-Space Coast First Team quarterback… Named Associated Press All-State honorable mention as a junior… Owner of numerous War Eagle records…Total of 1,384 yards in 2010 more than doubled previous schoolbest mark…Threw a school-record pass of 70 yards in 2010 season opener… Recorded War Eagle record 249 passing yards vs. Palm Bay in 2010… Earned a threestar rating from Rivals recruiting service for football… played for Coach Randy Hallock… Excelled at two other sports at Astronaut High School, recognized as a Florida Today All-Space Coast selection for basketball and track… Ranked No. 25 nationally and No. 1 in Florida in High Jump and won 2012 Cape Coast Conference title (6-10)… Earned All-Space Coast Track & Field first team honors as a senior… Also competed as a member of the War Eagle 4x100m and 4X400m Relay teams. PERSONAL: Born January 8, 1994 to Wayne and Carol Upshaw… Youngest of seven with brothers Jemel, and Wayne, Jr., and sisters Tia, Tamara, Toya and Ann... Credits his family for having the biggest influence in his life because “they have
110
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
5-11 195 SO
JOHNS CREEK, GA (NAVAL ACADEMY)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 INDIVIDUAL HONORS JOHNATHAN BRYANT, A-BACK
JAVON MENTION, DL
EAGLES GATA
Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Third Team Offense
Southern Conference All-Conference Second Team Defense (Media) Phil Steele All-Southern Conference First Team Defense College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense SouthernPigskin.com All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense
DORIAN BYRD, OL
College Sports Madness All-American Third Team Offense Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Offense (Coaches) Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Offense (Media) College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference First Team Offense Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Team First Team Offense SouthernPigskin.com All-Southern Conference First Team Offense
COACH JEFF MONKEN
Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Finalist Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon Coach of the Week (Wofford)
DARREION ROBINSON, A-BACK
2013 SEASON
VALDON COOPER, CB
College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference Second Team Specialists Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Second Team Offense Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Second Team Specialists
Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Third Team Defense
LOGAN DAVES, OL
BRENT RUSSELL, DT
Southern Conference All-Conference Second Team Offense (Coaches) Phil Steele All-Southern Conference First Team Offense SouthernPigskin.com All-Southern Conference Second Team Offense
College Football Performance Awards FCS Elite Defensive Tackle Award Participant, 2013 Raycom All-Star Classic Associated Press All-American First team Defense College Sporting News All-American College Sports Journal All-American Defensive Tackle Phil Steele All-American First team Defense The Sports Network All-American First Team Defense Buck Buchanan Award Finalist AFCA Good Works Team Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Defense (Coaches) Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Defense (Media) Phil Steele All-Southern Conference First Team Defense SouthernPigskin.com All-Southern Conference First Team Defense College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense
JAMES DEAN, RB
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
Southern Conference Freshman of the Week (Oct. 8, Western Carolina) Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon Freshman of the Week (WCU)
BLAKE DeBARTOLA, OL
College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference Third Team Offense
DION DuBOSE, DE
College Sports Madness All-American Third Team Defense Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Defense (Coaches) Southern Conference All-Conference Second Team Defense (Media) College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference First Team Defense SouthernPigskin.com All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense
JOHN STEVENSON, LB
College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense
DARIUS EUBANKS, S
Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Defense (Coaches) Southern Conference All-Conference Second Team Defense (Media) SouthernPigskin.com All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Third Team Defense
TYLER SUMNER, TE
Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Third Team Offense
DOMINIQUE SWOPE, RB
PATRICK FLOWE, LB
College Sports Journal All-American Phil Steele All-American Second team Offense Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Second Team Offense Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week – (Oct. 15, Wofford)
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Southern Conference All-Freshman Team Defense
GARRETT FRYE, OT
Associated Press All-American Third Team Offense The Sports Network All-American Third Team Offense Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Third Team Offense SoCon Academic All-Conference
Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon Offensive Player of the Week (Wofford)
ALEX HANKS, PK
College Sports Journal All-American -- Safety Phil Steele All-American Third Team Defense Southern Conference All-Conference First Team Defense (Coaches) Southern Conference All-Conference Second Team Defense (Media) Phil Steele All-Southern Conference First Team Defense College Sports Madness All-Southern Conference Second Team Defense
J.J. WILCOX, S
Southern Conference All-Freshman Team Special Teams Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 24, Elon)
RECORDS
Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week (Elon)
JERICK McKINNON, QB
College Sporting News All-American College Sports Journal All-American Phil Steele All-Southern Conference Second Team Offense College Sports Journal Player of the Week - Week 11 Howard Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week – (Nov. 12, Howard) Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon X-Factor of Week 5 (Samford)
Participant, 2013 Senior Bowl Classic Participant, 2013 NFL Scouting Combine
EZAYI YOUYOUTE, QB
Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon X-Factor of Week 1 (Jacksonville)
HISTORY
Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon Offensive Player of Week (Howard) Southern Pigskin/Steak ‘n Shake SoCon Offensive Player of Week (Georgia)
112
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 TEAM / INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 2012 RESULTS
RUSHING
8/8 W 24-16 3/3 W 49-35 1/1 L 20-23
3:19 3:30 3:09
8,888 20,068 18,484
Rankings: Coaches/Sports Network. For UGA, Associated Press/USA Today *Southern Conference Game
Total Opponents
PASSING
TD Lng
Avg/G
Total Opponents
14 147.96 40-94-5 42.6 945 9 75 67.5 14 126.33 227-406-8 55.9 2926 17 74 209.0
NCAA RECORD
[DOMINIQUE SWOPE AND JERICK McKINNON COMBINED FOR 3,063 YARDS IN 2012]
HISTORY
4th 120 44
Yds
RECORDS
3rd 94 95
Pct
14 178.06 20-49-3 40.8 597 7 75 42.6 10 141.40 17-32-0 53.1 297 1 40 29.7 11 0.00 0-6-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 12 -13.73 1-3-1 33.3 7 0 7 0.6 12 157.87 1-3-1 33.3 29 1 29 2.4 14 226.00 1-1-0 100.0 15 0 15 1.1
2012 REVIEW
2nd 117 90
G Pass Eff Cmp-Att-Int
Jerick McKinnon Ezayi Youyoute TEAM Russell DeMasi Matt Dobson Darreion Robinson
MEET THE EAGLES
1st 137 72
GSU OPP 483 308 34.5 22.0 *308 244 *272 / 29 / 7 99 / 120 / 25 *5591 1896 5849 / 258 2211 / 315 850 476 6.6 / 399.4 4.0 / 135.4 55 19 945 2926 40-94-5 227-406-8 10.1 7.2 23.6 12.9 67.5 209.0 9 17 6536 4822 944 882 6.9 5.5 466.9 344.4 42-1005 / 23.9 70-1355 / 19.4 25-145 / 5.8 6-9 / 1.5 8-166 / 20.8 5-73 / 14.6 36-17 21-11 94-867 79-583 61.9 41.6 45-1688 / 37.5 64-2671 / 41.7 36.9 37.9 85-5040 65-3947 59.3 60.7 56.2 38.3 33:28 26:32 74-164 / 45% 68-183 / 37% 13-21 / 62% 7-21 / 33% 31-219 8-53 60 0 66 37 8-22 18-23 0-1 0-2 (46-60) 77% (41-49) 84% (39-60) 65% (28-49) 57% (57-61) 93% (32-35) 91% 129,412 173,210 6 / 20,087 7 / 18,487
14 850 5849 258 5591 6.6 55 87 399.4 14 476 2211 315 1896 4.0 19 65 135.4
COACHING STAFF
SCORE BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern Opponents
Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing / Passing / Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing / lost Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush / Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-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 / Avg. PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards / Avg. INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards / Avg. Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions / Pct. 4TH-DOWN Conversions / Pct. SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Regular Season / Avg Per Game* All Games / Avg Per Game
GP Att Gain Loss
Jerick McKinnon 14 269 1910 93 1817 6.8 20 87 129.8 Dominique Swope 12 204 1255 9 1246 6.1 16 58 103.8 Johnathan Bryant 14 55 530 24 506 9.2 2 78 36.1 Darreion Robinson 14 86 538 32 506 5.9 4 50 36.1 Ezayi Youyoute 10 74 521 67 454 6.1 5 79 45.4 William Banks 14 72 443 1 442 6.1 4 36 31.6 Robert Brown 5 14 125 3 122 8.7 0 31 24.4 James Dean 10 14 120 0 120 8.6 1 43 12.0 Tray Butler 13 13 112 1 111 8.5 1 36 8.5 Devin Scott 14 11 83 3 80 7.3 0 14 5.7 Kentrellis Showers 14 2 49 0 49 24.5 0 26 3.5 Russell DeMasi 12 6 49 0 49 8.2 1 29 4.1 Brian Wilcher 13 4 33 0 33 8.2 0 12 2.5 Matt Dobson 12 8 33 4 29 3.6 0 13 2.4 Josh Gebhardt 13 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 1.3 Seon Jones 2 5 15 0 15 3.0 0 4 7.5 DeVonte Lewis 2 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 4 2.0 J.J. Wilcox 14 1 4 0 4 4.0 1 4 0.3 Ean Days 2 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 1.0 TEAM 11 9 6 21 -15 -1.7 0 0 -1.4
2013 SEASON
Opp. Rk W-L Score Time Att. - W 58-0 2:52 20,132 - L 21-23 2:42 12,299 - W 26-23 2:55 18,353 25/- W 35-16 3:07 20,832 - W 45-13 2:50 9,514 4/5 W 17-9 2:26 20,983 - W 38-17 2:41 11,191 - W 39-31 3:13 8,908 14/15 L 28-31 3:09 22,155 - W 69-26 3:20 18,069 5/4 L 14-45 3:12 92,746
EAGLES GATA
C/SN Date Rk Opponent Sept. 1 3/3 JACKSONVILLE Sept. 8 3/3 at The Citadel* Sept. 22 10/11 ELON* Sept. 29 9/10 SAMFORD* Oct. 6 8/8 at Western Carolina* Oct. 13 7/7 WOFFORD* Oct. 20 3/3 at Furman* Oct. 27 2/2 at Chattanooga* Nov. 3 1/2 APPALACHIAN STATE* Nov. 10 7/7 HOWARD Nov. 17 T-5/5 at Georgia NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS Dec. 1 7/6 CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dec. 8 7/6 at Old Dominion Dec. 14 7/6 at North Dakota State
OT Total 15 483 7 308
*single-season record
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
113
2012 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS EAGLES GATA
RECEIVING G
No.
Yds
Avg
TD Long Avg/G
Kentrellis Showers 14 10 130 13.0 2 38 9.3 Zach Walker 14 9 343 38.1 3 75 24.5 Johnathan Bryant 14 7 197 28.1 0 42 14.1 Darreion Robinson 14 4 99 24.8 1 32 7.1 Tyler Sumner 14 3 57 19.0 1 34 4.1 Patrick Barker 14 2 13 6.5 0 7 0.9 Dominique Swope 12 1 49 49.0 1 49 4.1 Tray Butler 13 1 30 30.0 1 30 2.3 Jerick McKinnon 14 1 15 15.0 0 15 1.1 Markus Farmer 9 1 7 7.0 0 7 0.8 Mitchell Williford 14 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.4
2013 SEASON
Total Opponents
PUNTING
14 40 945 23.6 9 75 67.5 14 227 2926 12.9 17 74 209.0
No. Yds Avg Long TB
FC
45 1688 37.5
12
Luke Cherry
54
1
I20 Blkd
Total Opponents
45 1688 37.5 64 2671 41.7
54 66
1 5
12 13
KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn
Luke Cherry Ryan Nowicki
79 4704 59.5 6 336 56.0
10 0
14
0
14 18
0 0
Net YdLn
4 1
COACHING STAFF
85 5040 65 3947
59.3 60.7
PUNT RETURNS No. Darreion Robinson Tray Butler J.J. Wilcox Connell Reddick
22 1 1 1
10 18
Yds
128 20 0 -3
SCORING
TD
FGs
|------ PATs ------| Kick Rush Rcv
Pass DXP
Saf Points
Jerick McKinnon 20 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 122 Dominique Swope 17 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 104 Alex Hanks 0 7-17 47-50 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 68 Darreion Robinson 5 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 32 Ezayi Youyoute 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 William Banks 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Zach Walker 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Ryan Nowicki 0 1-3 10-11 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 13 Johnathan Bryant 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Kentrellis Showers 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 Tray Butler Lavelle Westbrooks 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Tyler Sumner 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Russell DeMasi 1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 6 Valdon Cooper 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 James Dean J.J. Wilcox 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Drew Ruggles 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0 TEAM 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 0 Luke Cherry 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0
Total Opponents
5 1355 5 1005
40.4 38.3
24 26
Total Opponents
66 8-22 57-61 3-5 0 0-0 0 0 483 37 18-23 32-35 0-0 0 0-2 0 0 308
Avg TD Long
5.8 20.0 0.0 -3.0
0 0 0 0
37 17 0 0
MEET THE EAGLES
Total Opponents
25 6
KICK RETURNS J.J. Wilcox Johnathan Bryant Darreion Robinson Cody Rediger Tray Butler Edwin Jackson
145 9
5.8 1.5
0 0
37 6
No. Yds Avg TD Long
31 780 25.2 0 57 6 125 20.8 0 37 2 61 30.5 0 35 1 3 3.0 0 3 1 20 20.0 0 20 1 16 16.0 0 16
Total Opponents
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
INTERCEPTIONS Lavelle Westbrooks Valdon Cooper J.J. Wilcox Darius Eubanks Zach York
42 1005 23.9 0 70 1355 19.4 0
57 59
No. Yds Avg TD Long
2 96 48.0 1 72 2 60 30.0 1 60t 2 0 0.0 0 0 1 10 10.0 0 10 1 0 0.0 0 0
Total Opponents
8 166 20.8 2 72 5 73 14.6 0 36
FUMBLE RETURNS No. Darius Eubanks Dion DuBose
Yds Avg TD Long
1 14 14.0 0 14 1 44 44.0 0 44
Total Opponents
2 58 29.0 0 44 2 109 54.5 1 80
HISTORY
RECORDS
J.J. WILCOX
[780 KICKOFF RETURN YARDS IN 2012 RANKS 3RD ON EAGLES’ SINGLE-SEASON LIST] 114
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS FIELD GOALS
M-A
Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk
EAGLES GATA
Ryan Nowicki 1-3 33.3 0-0 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 38 1 Alex Hanks 7-17 41.2 0-1 3-8 2-3 2-5 0-0 48 3 Luke Cherry 0-1 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 Drew Ruggles 0-1 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 1
Total
8-20 40.0 0-1 3-8 3-7 2-5 0-1 48 5
FG SEQUENCE
Georgia Southern
Opponents
2013 SEASON
Jacksonville (38) 50 31,31 (42),(39),(37) The Citadel Elon (27),45,(32) (22),(30),(33) - (20) Samford (25),19 Western Carolina Wofford (48) (19),(30),(23) (32) 37,(48) Furman Chattanooga 24,(24),49 (39),41 Appalachian St. 26,24,26 (28),27 Howard - Georgia 39 51,(37) Central Arkansas (40),27 (34),(42),(30) Old Dominion 43,30 North Dakota State 50 (36)
COACHING STAFF
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
JOHN STEVENSON
TOTAL OFFENSE G
Plays
Rush Pass Total
14 944 5591 945 6536 466.9 14 882 1896 2926 4822 344.4
ALL PURPOSE
G Rush Rec PR KOR IR
Tot Avg/G
Total Opponents
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
14 5591 945 145 1005 166 7852 560.6 14 1896 2926 9 1355 73 6259 447.1
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
115
HISTORY
Jerick McKinnon 14 1817 15 0 0 0 1832 130.9 Dominique Swope 12 1246 49 0 0 0 1295 107.9 Johnathan Bryant 14 506 197 0 125 0 828 59.1 Darreion Robinson 14 506 99 128 61 0 794 56.7 J.J. Wilcox 14 4 0 0 780 0 784 56.0 Ezayi Youyoute 10 454 0 0 0 0 454 45.4 William Banks 14 442 0 0 0 0 442 31.6 Zach Walker 14 0 343 0 0 0 343 24.5 Tray Butler 13 111 30 20 20 0 181 13.9 Kentrellis Showers 14 49 130 0 0 0 179 12.8 Robert Brown 5 122 0 0 0 0 122 24.4 James Dean 10 120 0 0 0 0 120 12.0 Lavelle Westbrooks 13 0 0 0 0 96 96 7.4 Devin Scott 14 80 0 0 0 0 80 5.7 Valdon Cooper 13 0 0 0 0 60 60 4.6 Tyler Sumner 14 0 57 0 0 0 57 4.1 Russell DeMasi 12 49 0 0 0 0 49 4.1 Brian Wilcher 13 33 0 0 0 0 33 2.5 Matt Dobson 12 29 0 0 0 0 29 2.4 Josh Gebhardt 13 17 0 0 0 0 17 1.3 Edwin Jackson 12 0 0 0 16 0 16 1.3 Seon Jones 2 15 0 0 0 0 15 7.5 Patrick Barker 14 0 13 0 0 0 13 0.9 Darius Eubanks 13 0 0 0 0 10 10 0.8 Markus Farmer 9 0 7 0 0 0 7 0.8 Mitchell Williford 14 0 5 0 0 0 5 0.4 DeVonte Lewis 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 2.0 Cody Rediger 9 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.3 Ean Days 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1.0 Connell Reddick 3 0 0 -3 0 0 -3 -1.0 TEAM 11 -15 0 0 0 0 -15 -1.4
RECORDS
Total.......... Opponents......
Avg/G
14 318 1817 597 2414 172.4 12 204 1246 0 1246 103.8 10 106 454 297 751 75.1 14 87 506 15 521 37.2 14 55 506 0 506 36.1 14 72 442 0 442 31.6 5 14 122 0 122 24.4 10 14 120 0 120 12.0 13 13 111 0 111 8.5 14 11 80 0 80 5.7 12 11 29 29 58 4.8 12 9 49 7 56 4.7 14 2 49 0 49 3.5 13 4 33 0 33 2.5 13 1 17 0 17 1.3 2 5 15 0 15 7.5 2 1 4 0 4 2.0 14 1 4 0 4 0.3 2 1 2 0 2 1.0 11 15 -15 0 -15 -1.4
2012 REVIEW
Jerick McKinnon Dominique Swope Ezayi Youyoute Darreion Robinson Johnathan Bryant William Banks Robert Brown James Dean Tray Butler Devin Scott Matt Dobson Russell DeMasi Kentrellis Showers Brian Wilcher Josh Gebhardt Seon Jones DeVonte Lewis J.J. Wilcox Ean Days TEAM
MEET THE EAGLES
[LINEBACKER LED EAGLES IN TACKLES WITH 103 TOTAL IN 2012]
2012 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS EAGLES GATA
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
TFL/Yds
41 John Stevenson
14-14 52 51 103 14-13 47 41 88
Darius Eubanks 13
13-13 45 32 77
38 Kyle Oehlbeck
|-Sacks-| No-Yards
|---Pass Def---| Int-Yds BrUp
3.0-15 1.5-12 .
QBH
|-Fumbles-| Rcv-Yds FF
. 5 1 2-0 2 . .
. 2-0 3 .
1.0-2
Blkd Kick Saf
. . . .
. 1-10 7 2 1-14 . . .
10-9 28 23 51 5.0-14 1.0-7 . . 1 . . . . 14-13 24 26 50 11.0-58 6.5-45
. . 4 2-44 2 . .
96 Blake Riley
14-14 20 25 45
. 1 .
Brent Russell 66
13-13 21 23 44 8.5-41 4.5-30 . 1 1 . . 1 .
29 Deion Stanley
14-11 27 17 44
Lavelle Westbrooks 18
13-12 32 11 43
48 Patrick Flowe Valdon Cooper 30
2.0-4 0.5-2 2.0-9 0.5-7 .
. 5 1 1-0 1 . .
. 2-96 7 .
14-5 20 18 38 3.0-20 2.0-17 13-10 27 6 33 3.0-13 1.0-3
. . . .
. . . .
. . . 1-0 . . .
. 2-60 7 .
. . . .
.
. . . .
37 Antwione Williams
14-3 17 15 32
Nic Wright 21
14-4 21 8 29
.
. . 3 . 1-0 1 . .
. 3 .
.
.
42 Boyd Sasser
14-2 17 8 25
Javon Mention 52
14-3 14 11 25 10.5-57 6.5-44 . . 3 1-0 . . .
90 Josh Gebhardt
. 1 .
. . . .
13-12 15 6 21 5.0-15 2.0-9 . 1 2 . . . .
40 Edwin Jackson
12-0 5 11 16
0.5-1
.
. . .
. . . .
10 Matt Dobson
12-0 8 5 13
.
.
. . .
. . . .
. . .
. . . .
92 Jonathan Battle
11-0 7 6 13 3.0-19 2.0-18
91 Justice Ejike
14-1 4 7 11 2.0-7 0.5-5 . . 3 . . . .
20 Javonte Martin
10-1 8 2 10
.
14 Tay Hicklin
11-0 4 6 10
.
93 Rashad Williams
13-0 2 8 10 1.0-1
.
. 2 .
. . . .
.
. . .
. . . .
. . . . . 1 . .
57 Trevor Shaw
12-0 2 7 9
1.0-3
.
. 1 .
. . . .
44 Quaun Daniels
11-0 5 4 9
.
.
. . .
. . . .
2 A.J. McCray
6-1 6 1 7
.
.
. 1 .
. . . .
6A Josh King
4-0 1 4 5
.
.
. . .
. . . .
15 Carlos Cave
8-0 4 1 5
1.0-8 1.0-8
. 2 .
. . . .
16 Antonio Glover
4-0 2 2 4
1.0-4
. . .
. . . .
.
99 Terico Agnew
10-0 3 1 4 1.5-12 1.5-12 . 1 1 . . . .
32 William Banks
14-2 1 2 3
.
.
7-0 2 . 2
.
. 1-0 . . 1-0 1 . .
8-0 2 . 2
59 Zach York 27 Deshawntee Gallon
. . .
.
.
14-0 . 2 2
.
. . . . . . . .
3A James Dean
10-0 1 1 2
.
.
.
. . . . . . . .
.
.
72 Zach Reckers
4-0 . 2 2
45 Luke Cherry
14-0 2 . 2
24 Brian Wilcher
13-0 . 1 1
. . .
. . . .
28 Devin Scott
. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
.
. . . . . . . .
56 A.J. Wright
2-0 1 . 1
.
.
Tevin Thomas 34
6-0 . 1 1
.
. . . . . . . .
43 Ryan Nowicki
RECORDS
|-------Tackles-------| Solo Ast Total
19 J.J. Wilcox
Dion DuBose 33
26 Tray Butler 50 Walter Jackson 5 Robert Brown 80 Kentrellis Showers 75 Manrey Saint-Amour
5-0 . 1 1 13-1 1 . 1 1-0 . 1 1 5-1 . 1 1 14-1 1 . 1 13-12 1 . 1
. . .
. . . .
.
. . . . . . . .
.
.
.
. . . . . . . .
. . .
. . . .
.
. . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
. . .
. . . .
1.0-3 1.0-3
. . .
. . . .
. . .
. . . .
9B George Osunde
1-0 1 . 1
77 Blake DeBartola
14-12 1 . 1
.
.
. . .
. . . .
2-0 1 . 1
.
.
. . .
. . . .
.
. . . . 1-0 . . .
TM TEAM 2 . 2 1.0-3
. . . . . 2 . .
39 DeVonte Lewis
HISTORY
GP-GS
97 Jake Banta
13-0 . . .
Total
14-0 505 398 903 68-312 31-219 8-166 51 19 11-58 10 1 .
Opponents
14-0
116
553
604 1157
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
59.0-182
8-53
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
5-73
6
6 17-109 13
7 .
game Summaries / starters
LT
Byrd
at Citadel
Byrd
ELON
Byrd
SAMFORD at WCU WOFFORD at Furman
Byrd Klugey
LG
C
RG
RT
Lonas Saint-Amour Daves Foreman
DeBartola
Daves
TE
WR
Burden
-
WR
A- BACK
T-BACK
B-BACK
QB
Barker Robinson McKinnon Swope Youyoute
Frye
-
Williford
Frye
-
Williford Barker
DeBartola Saint-Amour McBurnett
Frye
-
Williford
Barker
McKinnon
Bryant
Swope
Youyoute
DeBartola
Frye
-
Williford
Barker
Robinson
Bryant
Swope
McKinnon
Lonas DeBartola Daves Saint-Amour McBurnett
DeBartola McBurnett Saint-Amour Daves Byrd
Frye
DeBartola
Frye
Sumner
Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
Sumner
Williford
Barker
Barker
-
Barker
Bryant Brown
- Robinson
McKinnon
Swope
Youyoute
Bryant McKinnon Youyoute
Bryant
Swope
McKinnon
Butler
Swope
McKinnon
at Chattanooga
DeBartola
McBurnett Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
-
Williford
Barker
Robinson
Bryant
Banks
McKinnon
APPALACHIAN ST.
DeBartola
McBurnett Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
Sumner
Williford
-
Robinson
Bryant
Banks
McKinnon
HOWARD
DeBartola Lonas Saint-Amour Hagan
Frye
at Georgia
DeBartola
McBurnett Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
Williford
Barker
Robinson
Bryant
Swope
McKinnon
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
DeBartola
McBurnett Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
-
Showers
Barker
Robinson
Bryant
Swope
McKinnon
at Old Dominion
DeBartola
McBurnett Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
-
Williford
Barker
Robinson
Bryant
Swope
McKinnon
at North Dakota State
DeBartola
McBurnett Saint-Amour
Daves
Frye
Williford
Sumner
Robinson
Bryant
Swope
McKinnon
OPPONENT
DE
Sumner Barker Robinson Bryant Swope McKinnon
DT
NT
JACKSONVILLE
Gebhardt Russell
Riley
DuBose Flowe Stevenson
-
Stanley Wilcox Eubanks Cooper Westbrooks
at Citadel
Gebhardt
Riley
DuBose
-
Stanley
ELON
Gebhardt Russell
Riley
DuBose Oehlbeck Stevenson
-
Stanley Wilcox Eubanks Cooper Westbrooks
SAMFORD
Gebhardt Russell
Riley
DuBose Flowe Stevenson
-
Stanley Wilcox Eubanks Martin Westbrooks
at WCU
Gebhardt
Riley
DuBose
-
Stanley
WOFFORD
Gebhardt Russell
Riley
DuBose Oehlbeck Stevenson
-
Stanley Wilcox Eubanks Cooper Westbrooks
at Furman
Gebhardt
Russell
Riley
DuBose
Oehlbeck
Stevenson
-
Stanley
Wilcox
Eubanks
Cooper
Westbrooks
at Chattanooga
Gebhardt
Russell
Riley
DuBose
Oehlbeck
Stevenson
-
Stanley
Wilcox
Eubanks
Cooper
Westbrooks
APPALACHIAN ST.
Gebhardt
Russell
Riley
Mention
Oehlbeck
Stevenson
-
Stanley
Sasser
Eubanks
Cooper
Wright
HOWARD
Gebhardt Ejike
Riley
DuBose Oehlbeck Stevenson Williams
at Georgia
Gebhardt
Russell
Riley
DuBose
Flowe
Stevenson
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Mention
Russell
Riley
DuBose
Oehlbeck
Stevenson
at Old Dominion
Mention
Russell
Riley
DuBose
Oehlbeck
Stevenson
at North Dakota State
Gebhardt
Russell
Riley
DuBose
Flowe
Stevenson
Russell
Flowe
Oehlbeck
Stevenson
Stevenson
Wilcox
Eubanks
Eubanks
Cooper
Cooper
CB Westbrooks
Westbrooks
-
Wilcox
Williams
-
Wilcox
Eubanks
Cooper
Westbrooks
-
Stanley
Wilcox
Eubanks
Wright
Westbrooks
-
Stanley
Wilcox
Eubanks
Wright
Westbrooks
Wilcox
Eubanks
Wright
Westbrooks
Williams
Sasser
CB
Cooper McCray
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
117
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Wilcox
FS
RECORDS
Russell
DE MIKE WILL BUCK NICKEL SS
2012 REVIEW
GAME-BY-GAME DEFENSIVE STARTERS
-
MEET THE EAGLES
JACKSONVILLE
COACHING STAFF
OPPONENT
2013 SEASON
GAME-BY-GAME OFFENSIVE STARTERS
EAGLES GATA
Final Quarter Scoring 1st Downs Rushing Passing Tot Off Punts Pen 3rd 4th Red Sacks Time of Possession GM Score 1 2 3 4 OT R-P-PN Tot No-Yds-TD C-A-I Yds TD Att-Yds No-Avg F-FL No-Yds Dns Dns Zone No-Yds FGM-A 1 2 3 4 TOT GSU 58 27 14 14 3 - 27-0-1 28 67-557-7 0-8-2 0 0 75-557 0-0.0 5-2 8-64 3-9 3-3 7-7 4-24 1-1 8:33 8:08 7:35 11:04 35:20 JU 0 0 0 0 0 - 7-3-1 11 27-98-0 12-25-4 80 0 52-178 5-38.6 1-1 13-91 3-11 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 6:27 6:52 7:25 3:56 24:40 GSU 21 7 7 0 7 - 19-3-1 23 58-307-3 5-10-0 57 0 68-364 4-36.8 5-2 6-50 7-12 1-1 3-5 1-4 0-2 7:58 9:30 7:35 7:41 32:44 at CIT 23 14 3 3 3 - 8-3-1 12 44-168-1 5-10-0 85 1 54-253 4-47.3 2-1 5-35 3-14 2-3 2-2 1-1 3-3 7:02 5:30 7:25 7:19 27:16 GSU 26 6 0 17 3 - 14-1-0 15 51-342-2 4-6-0 66 1 57-408 4-30.0 4-3 10-85 2-9 0-0 3-3 3-19 2-3 5:34 6:15 9:06 10:35 31:30 ELON 23 3 10 7 3 - 2-11-1 14 30-57-0 22-36-2 302 2 66-359 5-40.2 1-1 7-60 7-17 0-0 5-5 2-9 3-3 9:26 8:45 5:54 4:25 28:30 GSU 35 7 14 7 7 - 16-1-1 18 53-360-4 1-5-1 34 0 58-394 8-41.2 3-1 4-42 0-10 1-1 2-4 5-28 0-0 4:13 7:22 11:29 6:40 29:44 SAM 16 3 7 6 0 - 4-13-1 18 36-63-0 23-49-1 291 1 85-354 9-39.8 1-0 5-43 8-21 0-1 1-2 1-6 1-1 10:47 7:38 3:31 8:20 30:16 GSU 45 14 10 7 17 - 31-2-0 33 79-614-4 2-4-0 50 2 83-664 1-42.0 0-0 6-60 11-15 0-1 4-5 2-13 1-2 9:40 11:34 8:17 10:57 40:28 at WCU 13 6 0 0 7 - 7-4-0 11 32-112-2 8-17-0 95 0 49-207 7-44.1 0-0 3-33 2-10 0-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 5:20 3:26 6:43 4:03 19:32 GSU 17 0 10 0 7 - 15-0-0 15 52-265-2 0-0-0 0 0 52-265 5-34.4 2-1 5-57 3-10 1-1 3-3 3-18 1-1 5:12 8:20 5:34 7:14 26:20 WOF 9 3 3 0 3 - 10-2-3 15 54-221-0 3-8-0 28 0 62-248 6-37.3 1-0 2-15 4-15 1-1 2-2 1-2 3-3 9:48 6:40 9:26 7:46 33:40 GSU 38 0 3 14 21 - 15-4-1 20 54-275-4 6-10-0 165 1 64-440 3-37.7 1-1 4-10 5-10 1-1 4-5 0-0 1-1 8:13 5:40 9:04 7:28 30:25 at FUR 17 0 7 3 7 - 7-11-1 19 32-140-2 19-26-0 184 0 58-324 4-31.5 3-1 4-35 4-10 0-0 2-3 2-22 1-2 6:47 9:20 5:56 7:32 29:35 GSU 39 14 7 0 3 15 20-1-0 21 76-372-5 3-5-0 55 0 81-427 4-31.0 2-2 5-48 7-16 2-3 3-4 1-5 1-3 9:31 10:16 7:20 11:45 38:52 at UTC 31 7 3 14 0 7 10-3-1 14 35-198-3 12-21-0 118 1 56-316 5-40.4 3-2 4-30 3-12 1-2 5-5 0-0 1-2 5:29 4:44 7:40 3:15 21:08 GSU 31 3 21 0 7 - 15-5-0 22 63-386-4 5-10-1 166 0 73-552 3-35.3 2-1 8-90 7-14 0-1 3-6 4-43 0-3 7:29 9:18 10:32 11:13 38:32 ASU 28 14 7 7 0 - 3-11-3 17 22-70-1 21-34-0 383 3 56-453 3-43.0 1-1 4-65 5-11 0-1 3-4 0-0 1-2 7:31 5:42 4:28 3:47 21:28 GSU 69 21 14 14 20 - 18-3-1 22 48-529-7 4-7-0 68 3 55-597 2-48.5 2-1 5-38 5-8 0-1 5-5 2-15 0-0 3:39 5:40 6:28 7:20 23:17 HOW 26 7 6 13 0 - 11-13-3 27 51-188-3 26-44-0 259 1 95-447 5-42.2 2-1 9-36 10-19 0-4 3-4 0-0 0-0 11:11 9:20 8:32 7:40 36:43 GSU 14 0 7 0 7 - 18-1-0 19 58-302-2 1-4-0 16 0 62-318 3-39.7 4-2 3-35 6-13 1-3 1-2 2-15 0-1 7:08 8:33 7:55 10:22 33:58 at UGA 45 7 10 21 7 - 8-15-1 19 36-120-1 20-31-0 354 5 67-474 1-51.0 2-1 5-25 10-14 1-1 3-4 0-0 1-2 7:52 6:27 7:05 4:38 26:02 GSU 24 14 10 0 0 - 18-2-0 20 65-404-2 2-7-1 79 1 72-483 4-36.0 1-0 8-70 6-14 0-1 2-3 1-4 1-2 6:52 9:53 11:22 9:53 38:00 UCA 16 6 3 7 0 - 7-10-3 20 23-143-1 16-42-0 251 0 65-394 5-36.6 1-1 6-40 3-12 0-2 3-4 0-0 3-3 8:08 5:07 3:38 5:07 22:00 GSU 49 7 7 7 28 - 29-2-1 32 71-602-7 2-10-0 30 0 81-632 1-53 3-0 9-85 5-10 1-2 7-10 2-16 0-2 6:15 11:33 10:09 8:20 36:17 at ODU 35 7 14 14 0 - 5-16-4 25 23-113-2 31-44-1 421 3 67-534 1-44 2-1 7-65 2-7 1-3 4-6 0-0 0-0 8:45 3:27 4:51 6:40 23:43 GSU 20 6 7 7 0 - 15-4-1 20 55-271-2 5-8-0 159 1 63-430 3-40.3 2-1 13-103 7-14 2-2 1-1 2-16 0-1 8:12 7:24 11:13 6:16 33:05 at NDSU 23 6 3 7 7 - 10-5-2 17 31-200-3 9-19-0 76 0 50-276 4-55.0 1-0 5-40 4-10 1-1 3-3 1-13 1-1 6:48 7:36 3:47 8:44 26:55
Game-By-Game Stats
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Georgia Southern Date Opponent Sep 1, 2012 JACKSONVILLE Sep 8, 2012 at The Citadel Sep 22, 2012 ELON Sep 29, 2012 SAMFORD Oct 6, 2012 at Western Carolina Oct 13, 2012 WOFFORD Oct 20, 2012 at Furman Oct 27, 2012 at Chattanooga Nov 3, 2012 APPALACHIAN ST. Nov 10, 2012 HOWARD Nov 17, 2012 at Georgia Dec 1, 2012 CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dec 8, 2012 at Old Dominion Dec 14, 2012 at North Dakota State Totals Opponent Avg per rush: 6.6
Avg per catch: 23.6
Pass efficiency: 147.96
Kick ret avg: 23.9
Punt ret avg: 5.8
All purpose avg/game: 561.2 Total offense avg/gm: 467.2
Opponent Date Sep 1, 2012 JACKSONVILLE at The Citadel Sep 8, 2012 Sep 22, 2012 ELON Sep 29, 2012 SAMFORD Oct 6, 2012 at Western Carolina WOFFORD Oct 13, 2012 Oct 20, 2012 at Furman Oct 27, 2012 at Chattanooga Nov 3, 2012 APPALACHIAN ST. HOWARD Nov 10, 2012 Nov 17, 2012 at Georgia CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dec 1, 2012 Dec 8, 2012 at Old Dominion Dec 14, 2012 at North Dakota State Totals Opponent
|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Pass Blkd |-Kicks--XPTS-| Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts 37 20 57 5.0-25 4.0-24 1 1-0 4-84 1 5 0 8-7 0 0 0 58 35 24 59 5.0-14 1.0-4 1 1-0 0-0 0 0 0 3-3 0 0 0 21 37 30 67 5.0-21 3.0-19 1 1-14 2-10 2 6 0 2-2 0 0 0 26 42 42 84 7.0-34 4.0-27 1 0-0 1-72 3 7 0 5-5 0 0 0 35 23 36 59 4.0-20 2.0-13 0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 6-6 0 0 0 45 32 50 82 6.0-28 3.0-18 1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 2-2 0 0 0 17 36 24 60 2.0-3 0.0-0 0 1-44 0-0 0 2 0 3-1 2 0 0 38 33 20 53 6.0-21 1.0-5 0 2-0 0-0 1 1 0 4-4 1 0 0 39 35 20 55 5.0-46 4.0-43 1 1-0 0-0 4 2 0 4-4 0 0 0 28 55 44 99 7.0-27 2.0-15 0 1-0 0-0 0 8 0 9-9 0 0 0 69 34 36 70 2.0-15 2.0-15 1 1-0 0-0 0 4 0 2-2 0 0 0 14 33 20 53 4.0-9 1.0-4 1 1-0 0-0 1 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 24 46 8 54 7.0-32 2.0-16 2 1-0 1-0 1 6 0 7-7 0 0 0 49 27 24 51 3.0-17 2.0-16 0 0-0 0-0 4 3 1 3-2 0 0 0 20 505 398 903 68.0-312 31.0-219 10 11-58 8-166 19 51 1 61-57 3 0 0 483 553 604 1157 59.0-182 8.0-53 13 17-109 5-73 6 6 7 35-32 0 0 0 308
Opponent Date Sep 1, 2012 JACKSONVILLE at The Citadel Sep 8, 2012 Sep 22, 2012 ELON SAMFORD Sep 29, 2012 Oct 6, 2012 at Western Carolina Oct 13, 2012 WOFFORD Oct 20, 2012 at Furman Oct 27, 2012 at Chattanooga Nov 3, 2012 APPALACHIAN ST. Nov 10, 2012 HOWARD Nov 17, 2012 at Georgia Dec 1, 2012 CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dec 8, 2012 at Old Dominion Dec 14, 2012 at North Dakota State Totals Opponent
|------------------PUNTING------------------| |--FIELD GOALS--| No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-1 38 0 4 147 36.8 39 0 0 0 0 1 2-0 0 1 4 120 30.0 47 0 0 1 0 3 3-2 32 1 8 330 41.2 54 0 0 2 2 4 0-0 0 0 1 42 42.0 42 0 0 0 0 0 2-1 25 1 5 172 34.4 41 0 0 2 0 2 1-1 48 0 3 113 37.7 45 0 0 2 0 1 1-1 32 0 4 124 31.0 38 0 0 1 0 0 3-1 24 0 3 106 35.3 40 0 0 1 0 0 3-0 0 1 2 97 48.5 52 0 0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 3 119 39.7 48 0 0 1 0 0 1-0 0 0 4 144 36.0 47 0 0 1 0 2 2-1 40 0 1 53 53.0 53 0 0 0 1 0 2-0 0 0 3 121 40.3 44 0 1 0 0 1 1-0 0 1 45 1688 37.5 54 0 1 12 4 14 22-8 48 5 64 2671 41.7 66 0 5 13 15 18 23-18 48 0
HISTORY
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
Games: 14
|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| TOT No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg OFF 67 557 7 79 0 0 0 0 0-8-2 0 0 0 1 19 0 19 3 4 0 6 557 58 312 3 23 5 57 0 17 5-10-0 57 0 17 3 101 0 53 0 0 0 0 369 51 342 2 78 4 66 1 38 4-6-0 66 1 38 6 147 0 52 2 5 0 5 408 53 360 4 67 1 34 0 34 1-5-1 34 0 34 1 33 0 33 4 11 0 17 394 79 614 4 48 2 50 2 30 2-4-0 50 2 30 2 8 0 5 4 46 0 30 664 52 265 2 33 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 2 53 0 34 1 37 0 37 265 54 275 4 42 6 165 1 75 6-10-0 165 1 75 1 35 0 35 1 1 0 1 440 76 372 5 29 3 55 0 40 3-5-0 55 0 40 4 102 0 37 2 15 0 9 427 63 386 4 42 5 166 0 40 5-10-1 166 0 40 3 80 0 42 1 -3 0 0 552 48 529 7 87 4 68 3 29 4-7-0 68 3 29 2 76 0 57 2 25 0 17 597 58 302 2 24 1 16 0 16 1-4-0 16 0 16 6 131 0 36 0 0 0 0 318 65 404 2 57 2 79 1 47 2-7-1 79 1 47 4 81 0 39 2 5 0 5 483 71 602 7 50 2 30 0 15 2-10-0 30 0 15 5 89 0 34 1 1 0 1 637 55 271 2 29 5 159 1 49 5-8-0 159 1 49 2 50 0 35 2 -2 0 0 430 850 5591 55 87 40 945 9 75 40-94-5 945 9 75 42 1005 0 57 25 145 0 37 6536 476 1896 19 65 227 2926 17 74 227-406-8 2926 17 74 70 1355 0 59 6 9 0 6 4822
118
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
|------KICKOFFS------| No Yds Avg TB OB 10 546 54.6 1 0 4 237 59.2 1 2 6 365 60.8 1 0 6 345 57.5 0 0 8 437 54.6 1 3 4 234 58.5 0 0 7 427 61.0 0 0 5 297 59.4 1 0 5 316 63.2 0 0 11 669 60.8 3 0 2 124 62.0 0 0 5 313 62.6 1 0 8 479 59.9 1 0 4 251 62.8 0 0 85 5040 59.3 10 5 65 3947 60.7 18 5
Game-By-Game Stats Opponents
Games: 14 Avg per rush: 4.0 Avg per catch: 12.9 Pass efficiency: 126.33 Kick ret avg: 19.4 Punt ret avg: 1.5
All purpose avg/game: 447.1
Total offense avg/gm: 344.4
|--FIELD GOALS--| |------KICKOFFS------| Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB 1-0 0 0 1 65 65.0 0 0 3-3 42 0 6 368 61.3 2 1 3-3 33 0 6 338 56.3 0 0 1-1 20 0 4 260 65.0 3 0 0-0 0 0 3 129 43.0 0 1 3-3 30 0 4 253 63.2 2 0 2-1 48 0 3 200 66.7 2 0 2-1 39 0 5 326 65.2 1 0 2-1 28 0 6 390 65.0 3 0 0-0 0 0 4 221 55.2 0 2 2-1 37 0 8 491 61.4 2 0 3-3 42 0 4 249 62.2 0 0 0-0 0 0 6 352 58.7 1 0 1-1 36 0 5 305 61.0 2 1 23-18 48 0 65 3947 60.7 18 5 22-8 48 5 85 5040 59.3 10 5
RECORDS
|------------------PUNTING------------------| No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 5 193 38.6 46 0 1 0 0 1 4 189 47.2 66 0 1 2 1 1 5 201 40.2 47 0 0 3 0 0 9 389 43.2 59 0 1 1 2 0 7 309 44.1 51 0 0 0 3 2 6 224 37.3 46 0 1 1 0 1 4 126 31.5 37 0 0 2 0 3 5 202 40.4 49 0 0 0 0 2 3 129 43.0 50 0 1 1 1 1 5 211 42.2 55 0 0 0 2 2 1 51 51.0 51 0 0 1 1 1 5 183 36.6 52 0 0 1 2 2 1 44 44.0 44 0 0 0 0 0 4 220 55.0 58 0 0 1 3 2 64 2671 41.7 66 0 5 13 15 18 45 1688 37.5 54 0 1 12 4 14
2012 REVIEW
Date Sep 1, 2012 Sep 8, 2012 Sep 22, 2012 Sep 29, 2012 Oct 6, 2012 Oct 13, 2012 Oct 20, 2012 Oct 27, 2012 Nov 3, 2012 Nov 10, 2012 Nov 17, 2012 Dec 1, 2012 Dec 8, 2012 Dec 14, 2012
MEET THE EAGLES
|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Pass Blkd |-Kicks--XPTS-| Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts 47 26 73 2.0-4 0.0-0 2 2-29 2-18 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 46 32 78 4.0-9 1.0-1 4 2-0 0-0 0 0 1 2-2 0 0 0 23 37 36 73 2.0-9 2.0-9 0 3-0 0-0 0 0 1 2-2 0 0 0 23 30 44 74 5.0-13 1.0-6 0 1-80 1-10 0 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 16 34 94 128 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1-1 0 0 0 13 28 44 72 4.0-8 1.0-2 0 1-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 9 36 36 72 5.0-27 2.0-22 0 1-0 0-0 0 0 1 2-2 0 0 0 17 57 42 99 4.0-13 0.0-0 1 2-0 0-0 1 1 0 4-4 0 0 0 31 40 48 88 5.0-17 0.0-0 0 1-0 1-9 0 0 1 4-4 0 0 0 31 27 30 57 5.0-24 0.0-0 0 1-0 0-0 0 0 0 4-2 0 0 0 26 39 42 81 6.0-12 0.0-0 1 2-0 0-0 0 1 0 6-6 0 0 0 45 45 40 85 7.0-14 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-36 0 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 16 60 24 84 4.0-9 0.0-0 3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 5-5 0 0 0 35 27 66 93 5.0-22 1.0-13 2 1-0 0-0 3 1 2 3-2 0 0 0 23 553 604 1157 59.0-182 8.0-53 13 17-109 5-73 6 6 7 35-32 0 0 0 308 505 398 903 68.0-312 31.0-219 10 11-58 8-166 19 51 1 61-57 3 0 0 483
COACHING STAFF
Opponent Date Sep 1, 2012 JACKSONVILLE at The Citadel Sep 8, 2012 Sep 22, 2012 ELON Sep 29, 2012 SAMFORD Oct 6, 2012 at Western Carolina WOFFORD Oct 13, 2012 Oct 20, 2012 at Furman Oct 27, 2012 at Chattanooga Nov 3, 2012 APPALACHIAN ST. HOWARD Nov 10, 2012 Nov 17, 2012 at Georgia CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dec 1, 2012 Dec 8, 2012 at Old Dominion Dec 14, 2012 at North Dakota State Opponent totals Georgia Southern Opponent JACKSONVILLE at The Citadel ELON SAMFORD at Western Carolina WOFFORD at Furman at Chattanooga APPALACHIAN ST. HOWARD at Georgia CENTRAL ARKANSAS at Old Dominion at North Dakota State Opponent totals Georgia Southern
2013 SEASON
|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| TOT No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg OFF 27 98 0 20 12 80 0 12 12-25-4 80 0 12 9 163 0 43 0 0 0 0 178 44 168 1 19 5 85 1 26 5-10-0 85 1 26 1 40 0 40 0 0 0 0 253 30 57 0 13 22 302 2 45 22-36-2 302 2 45 5 81 0 19 0 0 0 0 359 36 63 0 13 23 291 1 41 23-49-1 291 1 41 6 97 0 20 0 0 0 0 354 32 112 2 16 8 95 0 42 8-17-0 95 0 42 4 77 0 37 1 2 0 2 207 54 221 0 65 3 27 0 11 3-8-0 27 0 11 4 72 0 25 0 0 0 0 248 32 140 2 28 19 184 0 33 19-26-0 184 0 33 7 184 0 59 0 0 0 0 324 35 198 3 44 12 118 1 43 12-21-0 118 1 43 4 56 0 20 1 1 0 1 316 22 70 1 26 21 383 3 67 21-34-0 383 3 67 5 101 0 26 1 6 0 6 453 51 188 3 18 26 259 1 35 26-44-0 259 1 35 8 150 0 27 1 4 0 4 447 36 120 1 18 20 354 5 49 20-31-0 354 5 49 2 49 0 29 2 -4 0 0 474 23 148 1 23 16 251 0 42 16-42-0 251 0 42 4 77 0 28 0 0 0 0 399 23 113 2 24 31 421 3 74 31-44-1 421 3 74 7 123 0 23 0 0 0 0 534 31 200 3 53 9 76 0 14 9-19-0 76 0 14 4 85 0 29 0 0 0 0 276 476 1896 19 65 227 2926 17 74 227-406-8 2926 17 74 70 1355 0 59 6 9 0 6 4822 850 5591 55 87 40 945 9 75 40-94-5 945 9 75 42 1005 0 57 25 145 0 37 6536
EAGLES GATA
Date Opponent Sep 1, 2012 JACKSONVILLE Sep 8, 2012 at The Citadel Sep 22, 2012 ELON Sep 29, 2012 SAMFORD Oct 6, 2012 at Western Carolina Oct 13, 2012 WOFFORD Oct 20, 2012 at Furman Oct 27, 2012 at Chattanooga Nov 3, 2012 APPALACHIAN ST. Nov 10, 2012 HOWARD Nov 17, 2012 at Georgia Dec 1, 2012 CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dec 8, 2012 at Old Dominion Dec 14, 2012 at North Dakota State Opponent totals Georgia Southern
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
119
CONversions / Red-zone summary
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS Date Opponent Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Overtime Sept 1 Jacksonville 3-9 33.3% 1-1 100.0% 0-3 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-4 25.0% Sept 8 at The Citadel 7-12 58.3% 3-3 100.0% 3-3 100.0% 0-3 0.0% 1-3 33.3% Sept 22 Elon 2-9 22.2% 1-2 50.0% 0-2 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-3 33.3% Sept 29 Samford 0-10 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-3 0.0% 0-4 0.0% 0-2 0.0% Oct 6 at Western Carolina 11-15 73.3% 5-5 100.0% 2-4 50.0% 2-3 66.7% 2-3 66.7% Oct 13 Wofford 3-10 30.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-3 33.3% 0-2 0.0% 2-3 66.7% Oct 20 at Furman 5-10 50.0% 1-3 33.3% 1-2 50.0% 2-3 66.7% 1-2 50.0% Oct 27 at Chattanooga 7-16 43.8% 2-3 66.7% 2-3 66.7% 0-2 0.0% 1-5 20.0% 2-3 66.7% Nov 3 Appalachian St. 7-14 50.0% 2-2 100.0% 1-3 33.3% 2-4 50.0% 2-5 40.0% Nov 10 Howard 5-8 62.5% 0-0 0.0% 2-4 50.0% 1-2 50.0% 2-2 100.0% Nov 17 at Georgia 6-13 46.2% 0-1 0.0% 3-4 75.0% 1-3 33.3% 2-5 40.0% Dec 1 Central Arkansas 6-14 42.9% 0-1 0.0% 3-5 60.0% 2-3 66.7% 1-5 20.0% Dec 8 at Old Dominion 5-10 50.0% 1-1 100.0% 3-6 50.0% 0-1 0.0% 1-2 50.0% Dec 14 at North Dakota State 7-14 50.0% 2-3 66.7% 2-3 66.7% 2-3 66.7% 1-5 20.0% Georgia Southern 74-164 45.1% 18-28 64.3% 23-48 47.9% 13-36 36.1% 18-49 36.7% 2-3 66.7% Opponents 68-183 37.2% 18-51 35.3% 23-50 46.0% 18-40 45.0% 9-39 23.1% 0-3 0.0%
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
4th-DOWN CONVERSIONS Date Opponent Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Overtime Sept 1 Jacksonville 3-3 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 2-2 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Sept 8 at The Citadel 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Sept 22 Elon 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% Sept 29 Samford 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% Oct 6 at Western Carolina 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% Oct 13 Wofford 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Oct 20 at Furman 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% Oct 27 at Chattanooga 2-3 66.7% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% Nov 3 Appalachian St. 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% Nov 10 Howard 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% Nov 17 at Georgia 1-3 33.3% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-2 50.0% Dec 1 Central Arkansas 0-1 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% Dec 8 at Old Dominion 1-2 50.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Dec 14 at North Dakota State 2-2 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Georgia Southern 13-21 61.9% 1-4 25.0% 2-3 66.7% 2-3 66.7% 7-10 70.0% 1-1 100.0% Opponents 7-21 33.3% 3-6 50.0% 0-4 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 2-8 25.0% 1-2 50.0%
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
Red-Zone Summary OPPONENT
TIMES IN RUSH PASS –––– FAILED TO SCORE INSIDE 20 –––– SCORE RED ZONE SCORES POINTS TDS TDS TDS FGS FGA DOWNS INT FUM HALF GAME
Jacksonville 58-0 7 7 44 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 at Citadel 21-23 5 3 21 3 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 ELON 26-23 3 3 13 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 SAMFORD 35-16 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 at WCU 45-13 5 4 24 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 WOFFORD 17-9 2 2 14 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Furman 38-17 5 4 23 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 at Chattanooga 39-31 4 3 17 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 APP STATE 28-31 6 3 21 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 HOWARD 69-26 5 5 34 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Georgia 14-45 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 C. ARKANSAS 24-16 3 2 10 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 at Old Dominion 49-35 10 7 49 7 7 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 at NDSU 20-23 1 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 60 46 290 39 37 2 7 11 1 0 2 0 TOUCHDOWNS: 39 of 60 (65%)
FIELD GOALS: 7 of 60 (11.7%)
NO SCORE: 14 of 60 (23.3%)
HISTORY
OVERALL: 46 of 60 (76.7%)
120
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Scoring Drives / Long Plays
1 Three Times 2 (FG vs. JU) 0:09 (TD vs. SAM)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
FEWEST PLAYS: FEWEST YARDS: SHORTEST TIME:
RECORDS
16 (FG vs. WCU) 93 (TD vs. WCU) 7:51 (FG vs. UCA)
2012 REVIEW
MOST PLAYS: MOST YARDS: LONGEST TIME:
OPPONENT (QTR) HOWARD (1st) JACKSONVILLE (1st) ELON (3rd) FURMAN (3rd) SAMFORD (2nd) SAMFORD (3rd) JACKSONVILLE (2nd) HOWARD (1st) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (1st) HOWARD (2nd) at The Citadel (4th) ELON (3rd) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (3rd) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (2nd) at Old Dominion (2nd) at North Dakota State (2nd) at Western Carolina (1st) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (2nd) at Western Carolina (4th) APPALACHIAN STATE (1st) at North Dakota State (3rd) APPALACHIAN ST. (2nd) FURMAN (4th) ELON (2nd) SAMFORD (2nd) FURMAN (1st) at North Dakota State (4th) APPALACHIAN ST. (1st) SAMFORD (4th) at Chattanooga (2nd) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (1st) APPALACHIAN ST. (2nd) ELON (1st) ELON (4th) at Chattanooga (1st) at Georgia (4th) at Old Dominion (3rd) HOWARD (4th) APPALACHIAN ST. (3rd) at Western Carolina (4th) at North Dakota State (3rd) at Furman (3rd) at Old Dominion (2nd) HOWARD (1st) SAMFORD (4th) at Old Dominion (3rd) WOFFORD (1st) SAMFORD (3rd) WOFFORD (2nd) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (1st) APPALACHIAN ST. (2nd) at Furman (3rd) at Old Dominion (2nd) HOWARD (3rd) JACKSONVILLE (3rd) at Western Carolina (3rd) at North Dakota State (3rd) ELON (1st) at Old Dominion (4th) HOWARD (4th) HOWARD (4th) at Chattanooga (1st) APPALACHIAN ST. (2nd) APPALACHIAN ST. (2nd) at Western Carolina (1st) JACKSONVILLE (1st) at Old Dominion (3rd) APPALACHIAN ST. (4th) at Chattanooga (2nd) HOWARD (3rd) HOWARD (1st) ELON (3rd) at The Citadel (1st) at North Dakota State (3rd) HOWARD (2nd) APPALACHIAN ST. (3rd) WOFFORD (4th) FURMAN (2nd) at Chattanooga (3rd)
MEET THE EAGLES
SCORING DRIVES
PLAY McKinnon run Youyoute run Bryant run McKinnon pass to Walker Westbrooks interception return McKinnon run Cooper Interception Swope run McKinnon run Bryant run Wilcox kickoff return Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon run McKinnon run Robinson run McKinnon pass to Swope Robinson run McKinnon pass to Walker Dean run Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon pass to Bryant McKinnon run Bryant run Youyoute run McKinnon run McKinnon pass to Bryant Youyoute pass to Walker McKinnon pass to Walker Swope run McKinnon pass to Walker Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon pass to Bryant Youyoute pass to Showers McKinnon run Bryant kickoff return Wilcox kickoff return Butler run Banks run Banks run Dean run Robinson punt return Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon run Swope run McKinnon pass to Sumner Bryant kickoff return Wilcox kickoff return Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon run McKinnon pass to Robinson Youyoute pass to Walker McKinnon run Bryant run McKinnon run Brown run McKinnon pass to Butler Swope run Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon run DeMassi run Dobson pass to Walker Robinson run Youyoute pass to Bryant Bryant run McKinnon run McKinnon run Swope run McKinnon pass to Robinson Robinson punt return Butler run McKinnon run Showers run Wilcox kickoff return McKinnon run McKinnon pass to Walker Bryant run Swope run Youyoute pass to Barker McKinnon run
COACHING STAFF
YDS 87t 79t 78t 75t 72t 67t 60t 58t 57t 56 53 52 52 51 50 49t 48t 47 43t 42 42 42 42t 41 41t 41 40 40 40t 40 39 39 38t 37 37 36 36 36 36t 36 35 33 35 34t 34 34 34 33 33 32 32 32 31 31 31 30t 29 29 29 29 29t 29t 28 28 28 28 27 27 26 26 26 26 25 25t 25t 25 25 25 25
2013 SEASON
LONG PLAYS (25+ yards)
DRIVE QTR/ DRIVE OPPONENT PLAYS YDS TIME CLOCK START SCORING PLAY JACKSONVILLE 2 81 0:39 1st/14:21 GS-19 Youyoute 79 yd run JACKSONVILLE 8 67 3:44 1st/7:20 GS-33 Youyoute 11 yd run JACKSONVILLE 4 59 1:42 1st/4:13 GS-41 Swope 1 yd run JACKSONVILLE 5 30 2:28 1st/0:29 JU-30 Swope 19 yd run JACKSONVILLE - - - 2nd/7:25 - Cooper 60 yd INT return JACKSONVILLE 10 66 4:52 2nd/0:13 GS-34 Swope 1 yd run JACKSONVILLE 8 70 3:46 3rd/9:41 GS-30 McKinnon 4 yd run JACKSONVILLE 8 80 3:46 3rd/3:27 GS-20 Youyoute 1 yd run JACKSONVILLE 4 2 2:09 4th/0:39 JU-24 Nowicki 38 yd field goal The Citadel 11 65 5:40 1st/0:48 GS-35 McKinnon 8 yd run The Citadel 12 75 6:51 2nd/7:16 GS-25 Swope 2 yd run The Citadel 11 75 5:37 4th/3:13 GS-25 Youyoute 1 yd run ELON 6 56 2:54 1st/10:48 GS-44 Showers 38 yd pass from Youyoute ELON 2 81 0:41 3rd/13:59 GS-19 Bryant 78 yd run ELON 7 30 3:22 3rd/6:22 E-40 Hanks 27 yd field goal ELON 5 41 2:11 3rd/2:10 E-41 Swope 2 yd run ELON 7 56 4:04 4th/3:40 GS-29 Hanks 32 yd field goal SAMFORD 6 62 2:02 1st/10:05 GS-38 Swope 10 yd run SAMFORD 4 75 1:19 2nd/10:28 GS-25 McKinnon 41 yd run SAMFORD - - - 2nd/4:09 - Westbrooks 72 yd INT return SAMFORD 1 67 0:09 3rd/5:40 GS-33 McKinnon 67 yd run SAMFORD 3 55 1:26 4th/1:30 GS-45 Swope 40 yd run Western Carolina 4 65 2:09 1st/12:51 GS-35 Robinson 48 yd run Western Carolina 13 71 7:07 1st/4:16 GS-29 Swope 5 yd run Western Carolina 5 68 2:14 2nd/13:07 GS-32 Showers 20 pass from McKinnon Western Carolina 16 86 5:54 2nd/0:32 GS-6 Hanks 25 yd field goal Western Carolina 3 38 1:17 3rd/2:16 WC-38 Butler 30 yd pass from McKinnon Western Carolina 9 93 3:52 4th/5:02 GS-7 Banks 13 yd run Western Carolina 6 75 2:38 4th/1:31 GS-25 Dean 43 yd run WOFFORD 6 43 2:57 2nd/11:52 GS-26 Hanks 48 yd field goal WOFFORD 5 29 1:46 2nd/0:46 W-29 Swope 4 yd run WOFFORD 9 84 3:36 4th/8:36 GS-16 Swope 3 yd run Furman 12 75 6:13 2nd/14:55 GS-10 Hanks 32 yd field goal Furman 13 65 6:48 3rd:/8:05 GS-35 McKinnon 1 yd run Furman 1 75 0:10 3rd/3:29 GS-25 Walker 75 yd pass from McKinnon Furman 3 54 1:20 4th/10:09 GS-46 Bryant 42 run Furman 2 5 0:47 4th/7:38 FU-05 Swope 4 yd run Furman 7 46 4:04 4th/0:20 FU-46 Swope 1 yd run Chattanooga 7 64 3:40 1st/9:52 GS-34 Robinson 29 yd run Chattanooga 4 29 2:13 1st/7:32 UTC-29 McKinnon 10 yd run Chattanooga 6 74 3:37 2nd/11:12 GS-26 McKinnon 18 yd run Chattanooga 9 29 4:39 4th/8:06 UTC-36 Hanks 24 yd field goal Chattanooga 2 25 - OT UTC-25 Robinson 20 yd run Chattanooga 10 25 - OT UTC-25 McKinnon 1 yd run APP. ST. 12 58 6:53 1st/4:40 GS-42 Banks 4 yd run APP. ST. 2 60 0:27 1st/1:34 GS-40 Banks 20 yd run APP. ST. 5 80 2:18 2nd/4:53 GS-20 Banks 36 yd run APP. ST. 12 65 5:32 3rd/9:19 GS-35 Youyoute 12 yd run HOWARD 2 60 0:46 1st/10:46 GS-40 Swope 58 yd run HOWARD 4 60 1:41 1st/7:14 GS-40 Swope 34 yd run HOWARD 1 87 0:12 1st/4:28 GS-12 McKinnon 87 yd run HOWARD 3 80 1:07 2nd/4:17 GS-20 McKinnon 16 yd run HOWARD 4 37 0:24 2nd/0:29 H-37 Walker 25 yd pass from McKinnon HOWARD 6 70 2:45 3rd/12:07 GS-30 McKinnon 2 yd run HOWARD 4 44 1:29 3rd/7:07 H-44 Robinson 10 yd run HOWARD 5 55 2:29 4th/12:12 GS-45 Sumner 7 yd pass from McKinnon HOWARD 2 29 0:45 4th/9:29 H-29 Walker 29 yd pass from Dobson HOWARD 8 57 3:51 4th/3:24 GS-43 DeMasi 2 yd run Georgia 10 55 5:10 2nd/11:53 GS-45 McKinnon 1 yd run Georgia 10 81 6:17 4th/6:41 GS-19 McKinnon 23 yd run CENTRAL ARKANSAS 3 70 1:15 1st/9:32 GS-30 McKinnon 57 yd run CENTRAL ARKANSAS 5 55 2:44 1st/4:37 GS-45 Robinson 32 pass from McKinnon CENTRAL ARKANSAS 5 71 2:16 2nd/13:52 GS-29 McKinnon 6 yd run CENTRAL ARKANSAS 13 75 7:51 2nd/2:31 GS-02 Hanks 40 yd field goal Old Dominion 12 80 3:57 1st/5:04 GS-25 McKinnon 1 yd run Old Dominion 7 81 2:27 2nd/12:49 GS-19 Swope 5 yd run Old Dominion 5 60 1:56 3rd/5:42 GS-40 Butler 0 fumble recovery Old Dominion 7 86 2:48 4th/14:56 GS-14 McKinnon 4 yd run Old Dominion 12 79 5:32 4th/5:32 GS-21 McKinnon 2 yd run Old Dominion 3 39 1:02 4th/2:36 OD-39 Swope 12 yd run Old Dominion 7 35 1:42 4th/0:46 OD-35 McKinnon 1 yd run North Dakota State 14 79 7:26 1st/6:23 GS-21 Wilcox 4 yd run North Dakota State 7 75 5:32 2nd/12:17 GS-25 Swope 49 yd pass from McKinnon North Dakota State 9 85 5:35 3rd/5:02 GS-15 McKinnon 25 yd run
EAGLES GATA
SCORING DRIVES
121
HISTORY
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
2012 SUPERLATIVES GEORGIA SOUTHERN INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes.............................................. 34 -- Jerick McKinnon vs. Central Arkansas (Dec. 1) Yards Rushing................................ 316 -- Jerick McKinnon vs. Central Arkansas (Dec. 1) TD Rushes.................................................. 4 -- Jerick McKinnon at Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Long Rush...................................................... 87 -- Jerick McKinnon vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Pass attempts..................................................8 -- Ezayi Youyoute at The Citadel (Sept. 8) Pass completions............................................5 -- Ezayi Youyoute at The Citadel (Sept. 8) Yards Passing..................................................119 -- Jerick McKinnon at Furman (Oct. 20) TD Passes............................................. 2 -- Jerick McKinnon at Western Carolina (Oct. 6) .................................................................................Jerick McKinnon vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Long Pass..........................................................75 -- Jerick McKinnon at Furman (Oct. 20) Receptions..........................................................3 -- Kentrellis Showers vs. Elon (Sept. 22) Yards Receiving.......................................................75 -- Zach Walker at Furman (Oct. 20) TD Receptions......................................................... 2 -- Zach Walker vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Long Reception........................................................75 -- Zach Walker at Furman (Oct. 20) Field Goals...........................................................2 -- Alex Hanks vs. Elon (Sept. 22, 2012) Long Field Goal..............................................48 -- Alex Hanks vs. Wofford (Oct. 13, 2012) Punts..............................................................8 -- Luke Cherry vs. Samford (Sept 29, 2012) Punting Avg....................................... 53.0 -- Luke Cherry at Old Dominion (Dec. 8, 2012) Long Punt...................................................54 -- Luke Cherry vs. Samford (Sept. 29, 2012) Punts inside 20............................................4 -- Luke Cherry vs. Samford (Sept. 29, 2012) Long Punt Return..............................37 -- Darreion Robinson vs. Wofford (Oct. 13, 2012) Long Kickoff Return................................................. 57 -- J.J. Wilcox vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Tackles................................................................ 12 -- John Stevenson at Furman (Oct. 20) .......................................................................... 12 -- John Stevenson vs. Wofford (Oct. 13) ................................................................................. 12 -- J.J. Wilcox vs. Samford (Sept. 29) ........................................................................ 12 -- John Stevenson vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Sacks...................................................................... 2.0 -- Javon Mention vs. Elon (Sept. 22) Tackles For Loss............................................. 2.0 -- Brent Russell at The Citadel (Sept. 8) .........................................................................................Javon Mention vs. Elon (Sept. 22) ............................................................................. Javon Mention at Chattanooga (Oct. 27) ......................................................................... Dion DuBose vs. Central Arkansas (Dec. 1) ......................................................................Dion DuBose at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) Interceptions........................................ 1 -- Lavelle Westbrooks vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1), .....................................................................................J.J. Wilcox vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) ..............................................................................Valdon Cooper vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) ......................................................................................Zach York vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) .......................................................................................Darius Eubanks vs. Elon (Sept. 22) .........................................................................................Valdon Cooper vs. Elon (Sept. 22) .......................................................................... Lavelle Westbrooks vs. Samford (Sept. 29) .....................................................................................J.J. Wilcox at Old Dominion (Dec. 8)
Rushes.................................................... 26 -- Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga (Oct. 27) Yards Rushing...................................... 170 -- Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga (Oct. 27) TD Rushes........................................................... 3 -- Greg McGhee, Howard (Nov. 10) Long Rush........................................................ 65 -- E. Breitenstein, Wofford (Oct. 13) Pass attempts..............................................49 -- Andy Summerlin, Samford (Sept. 29) Pass completions....................................31 -- Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Yards Passing........................................421 -- Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion (Dec. 8) TD Passes............................................................ 4 -- Aaron Murray, Georgia (Nov. 17) Long Pass................................................74 -- Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Receptions....................................................10 -- Nick Mayers, Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Yards Receiving.........................................231 -- Sean Price, Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) TD Receptions........................................................ 2 -- Aaron Mellette, Elon (Sept. 22) Chris Conley, Georgia (Nov. 17) Nick Mayers, Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Long Reception................................... 74 -- Antonio Vaughan, Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Field Goals.................................................. 3 -- Thomas Warren, The Citadel (Sept 8) Adam Shreiner, Elon (Sept. 22) Christian Reed, Wofford (Oct. 13) Eddie Camara, Central Arkansas (Dec. 1) Long Field Goal......................................................... 48 -- Ray Early, Furman (Oct. 20) Punts..................................................................9 -- Greg Peranich, Samford (Sept. 29) Punting Avg............................. 55.0 -- Ben LeCompte, North Dakota State (Dec. 14) Long Punt........................................................ 66 -- Cass Couey, The Citadel (Sept. 8) Punts inside 20......................................................3 -- Ben Granger, Furman (Oct. 20) Long Punt Return.................................6 -- Bobo Beathard, Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) Long Kickoff Return...............................................59 -- J. Williams, Furman (Oct. 20) Tackles..................................................... 16 -- Rah Muhammad, The Citadel (Sept. 8) 16 -- Jonathan Spain, Elon (Sept. 22) Randy Pressley, at Western Carolina (10-6) Wes Dothard, at Chattanooga (10-6) Sacks................................................................. 1.5 -- Blake Thompson, Elon (Sept. 22) Tackles For Loss............................................. 3.0 -- Davis Tull, Chattanooga (Oct. 27) Interceptions...............................................1 -- Antonio McRae, Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Marquise Dixon, Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Trey Wesley, vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Troy Sanders, Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) Karl Brady, Central Arkansas (Dec. 1)
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS
GEORGIA SOUTHERN TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes..............................................................................79 -- at Western Carolina (Oct, 6) Yards Rushing................................................................614 -- at Western Carolina (Oct. 6) Yards Per Rush......................................................................... 11.0 -- vs. Howard (Nov. 10) TD Rushes............................................................................... 7 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) ..............................................................................................................vs. Howard (Nov. 10) ........................................................................................................at Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Pass attempts...........................................................................10 -- at The Citadel (Sept. 8) ................................................................................................................ at Furman (Oct. 20) ...................................................................................................vs. Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) ........................................................................................................at Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Pass completions.............................................................................6 -- at Furman (Oct. 20) Yards Passing................................................................. 166 -- vs. Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) Yards Per Pass......................................................... 19.9 -- at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) TD Passes...................................................................................... 3 -- vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Total Plays........................................................................83 -- at Western Carolina (Oct. 6) Total Offense..................................................................664 -- at Western Carolina (Oct. 6) Yards Per Play.......................................................................... 10.9 -- vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Points........................................................................................... 69 -- vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Sacks By................................................................................... 4 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) ............................................................................................................ vs. Samford (Sept. 29) ...................................................................................................vs. Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) First Downs......................................................................33 -- at Western Carolina (Oct. 6) Penalties..................................................................... 13 -- at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) Penalty Yards........................................................... 103 -- at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) Turnovers................................................................................ 4 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Interceptions By...................................................................... 4 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Punts............................................................................................. 8 -- vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Punting Avg....................................................................... 53.0 -- at Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Long Punt................................................................................... 54 -- vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Punts inside 20............................................................................ 4 -- vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Long Punt Return........................................................................ 37 -- vs. Wofford (Oct. 13)
122
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Rushes....................................................................................54 -- vs. Wofford (Oct. 13) Yards Rushing......................................................................221 -- vs. Wofford (Oct. 13) Yards Per Rush....................................................6.5 -- at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) TD Rushes.........................................................................3 -- at Chattanooga (Oct. 27) vs. Howard (Nov. 10) at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) Pass attempts.......................................................................49 -- vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Pass completions..........................................................31 -- at Old Dominion (Dec. 08) Yards Passing..............................................................421 -- at Old Dominion (Dec. 08) Yards Per Pass......................................................................11.4 -- at Georgia (Nov. 17) TD Passes..................................................................................5 -- at Georgia (Nov. 17) Total Plays.............................................................................95 -- vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Total Offense.................................................................534 -- at Old Dominion (Dec. 8) Yards Per Play...........................................................8.1 -- vs. Appalachian St. (Nov. 3) Points.......................................................................................45 -- at Georgia (Nov. 17) Sacks By........................................................................................2 -- vs. Elon (Sept. 22) at Furman (Oct. 20) First Downs.......................................................................... 27 -- vs. Howard (Nov. 10) Penalties......................................................................... 13 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Penalty Yards................................................................. 91 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Turnovers......................................................................... 5 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Interceptions By............................................................... 2 -- vs. Jacksonville (Sept. 1) Punts...................................................................................... 9 -- vs. Samford (Sept. 29) Punting Avg..................................................... 55.0 -- at North Dakota State (Dec. 14) Long Punt..........................................................................66 -- at The Citadel (Sept. 8) Punts inside 20.........................................................................3 -- at Furman (Oct. 20) Long Punt Return....................................................... 6 -- vs. Appalachian St. (Nov. 3)
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN IN THE RANKINGS A look at how the Eagles rank in the SoCon (out of 9 teams) and national (out of 121 teams) statistics. NATIONAL STAT SoCon
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW
Rushing Offense.................................1................ 399.36..............1 Passing Offense................................120............... 67.50...............8 Scoring Offense..................................12................ 34.50...............1 Total Offense.......................................8................ 466.86..............1 Rushing Defense................................36............... 135.07..............2 Passing Defense................................53............... 209.00..............7 Scoring Defense.................................35................ 22.00...............4 Total Defense.....................................38............... 344.07..............4 Passing Efficiency..............................16............... 148.00..............3 Passing Efficiency Defense...............56............... 126.31..............4 Net Punting........................................30................ 36.87...............6 Punt Return Average.........................96................. 5.80................7 Kickoff Returns..................................12................ 23.93...............3 Turnover Margin................................76.................-0.21...............7 Sacks By..............................................35................. 2.29................3 Sacks Against......................................4................... .57.................2 Tackles for a Loss..............................93................. 4.86................8 Fewest Penalty Yards........................74................ 61.93...............8 3rd Down Conv..................................23.........(74-164) 45.12........1 Opponent 3rd Down Conv................37.........(68-183) 37.16........3 4th Down Conv..................................22..........(13-21) 61.90.........3 Opponent 4th Down Conv..................8............(7-21) 33.33..........1 Time of Possession.............................6.................33:30...............1 First Downs........................................24................ 22.00...............2 Opponent First Downs......................18................ 17.43...............8 Interceptions Thrown....................... T-7....................5................ T-2 Passes Intercepted............................83....................8..................4 Fumbles Lost.....................................119..................17.................9 Fumbles Recovered...........................29...................11............... T-2 Turnovers Lost...................................88...................22.................8 Total Turnovers Gained....................53...................19.................4 Red Zone Offense..............................72...........(46-60) 77%..........6 Red Zone Defense..............................89...........(41-49) 84%..........8
RECORDS
CATEGORY NATIONAL STAT SOCON Rushing Jerick McKinnon..........................7................ 129.79..............2 Dominique Swope.......................24............... 103.83..............5 Johnathan Bryant........................................... 36.14............ T-17 Darreion Robinson.......................................... 36.14............ T-17 William Banks................................................. 31.57..............19 Total Offense Jerick McKinnon.........................87............... 172.43..............6 Dominique Swope.......................................... 103.83.............12 Darreion Robinson.......................................... 37.21..............24 Johnathan Bryant........................................... 36.14..............25 Receiving Yards Zach Walker..................................................... 24.50..............22 Interceptions Lavelle Westbrooks.......................................... 0.15............. T-21 Valdon Cooper.................................................. 0.15............. T-21 J.J. Wilcox......................................................... 0.14...............24 Punt Returns Darreion Robinson......................45................. 5.82................4 Kickoff Returns J.J. Wilcox....................................29................ 25.16...............4 Field Goals Alex Hanks..................................89................. 0.58.............. T-7 Scoring Jerick McKinnon.........................16................. 8.71................3 Dominique Swope.......................17................. 8.67................4 Alex Hanks....................................................... 5.67...............12 All-Purpose Runners Jerick McKinnon.........................27............... 130.86..............5 Dominique Swope.......................68............... 107.92.............10 Johnathan Bryant........................................... 59.14..............19 J.J. Wilcox........................................................ 56.00..............21 Darreion Robinson.......................................... 56.71..............22 Sacks Javon Mention........................... T-88................ 0.46.............. T-7 Dion Dubose.............................. T-88................ 0.46.............. T-7 Brent Russell.................................................... 0.35............. T-13 Tackles John Stevenson................................................ 7.36...............17 J.J. Wilcox......................................................... 6.29...............25 Tackles For Loss Javon Mention.................................................. 0.79.............. T-8 Dion DuBose..................................................... 0.75...............11 Brent Russell.................................................... 0.65...............15
EAGLES GATA
CATEGORY
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
123
2012 Season in Review GAME 2 / Sept. 8 / Charleston, S.C. / Johnson-Hagood Stad. (12,299)
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GAME 1 / Sept. 1 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (20,132) JACKSONVILLE
0
0-1
No. 3/3 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
21
1-1
No. 3/3 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
58
1-0
THE CITADEL
23
2-0
GAME NOTES • Eagles run for most yards ever in a season-opener and the seventh-largest total in program history. • Both Dominique Swope and Ezayi Youyoute set career highs with three TDs each. • Valdon Cooper’s 60-yard INT return is 10th longest “Pick Six” in program history. • Eagles extend home winning streak to 11 games. • Georgia Southern’s 27 first quarter points were the most the team has scored since an October 20, 2007, victory over Appalachian State. • The Eagles pitched their first shutout since Oct. 23, 2010 when they defeated The Citadel 20-0. • Georgia Southern’s 58-point margin of victory ranks as ninth-largest margin alltime, seventh-largest in the modern era and the sixth largest at Paulson Stadium.
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
SCORING BY QUARTERS Jacksonville Georgia Southern
1 2 3 4 F 0 0 0 0 0 27 14 14 3 58
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 14:21 GSU E. Youyoute 79 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 07:20 GSU E. Youyoute 11 yd run (R. Nowicki kick failed) 04:13 GSU D. Swope 1 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 00:29 GSU D. Swope 19 yd run (R. Nowicki kick 2nd 07:25 GSU V. Cooper 60 yd interception return (R. Nowicki kick) 00:13 GSU D. Swope 1 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 3rd 09:41 GSU J. McKinnon 4 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 03:27 GSU E. Youyoute 1 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 4th 00:38 GSU R. Nowicki 38 yd field goal TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
JU GSU 11 28 27-98 67-557 80 0 25-12-4 8-0-2 52-178 75-557 1-29 0-0 0-0 3-4 9-163 1-19 2-18 4-84 5-38.6 0-0.0 1-1 5-2 13-91 8-64 24:40 35:20 3 of 11 4 of 9 0 of 1 2 of 3 0-0 7-7 0-0 4-24
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RECORDS
RUSHING: JU-Bell 5-31; Baker 6-30; Hicks 5-20; Dawson 6-18; Caudio 1-4; Folston 4-minus 5. GS-Youyoute 11-164; Swope 13-104; McKinnon 11-71; Brown 3-63; Wilcher 3-26; Robinson 6-25; Bryant 2-21; Scott 5-18; Dobson 5-17; Gebhardt 1-17; Butler 1-9; TEAM 1-6; DeMasi 1-5; Dean 2-4; Lewis 1-4; Banks 1-3. PASSING: JU-Bell 9-17-3-56; Folston 3-8-1-24. GS-Youyoute 0-5-0-0; DeMasi 0-2-1-0; Dobson 0-1-1-0. RECEIVING: JU-Guy 3-32; Dawson 2-8;Jones 1-12; Linster 1-9; Davis 1-7; Baker 1-6; Caudio 1-4; Riley 1-3; Randle 1-minus 1. GS-None. INTERCEPTIONS: JU-Dixon 1-11; Mcrae 1-7. GS-Cooper 1-60; Westbrooks 1-24; Wilcox 1-0; York 1-0.
HISTORY
SACKS (UA-A): JU-None. GS-Mention 1-0; Osunde 1-0; Flowe 1-0; Agnew 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): JU-Marsh 7-0; Dewhirst 3-4; Addison 5-1; Davis 5-0; Pimienta 2-3; Jenkins 1-4; Mack 3-1; Mayoral 2-2; Delguidice 1-3; Milligan 2-1; Mccombs 1-2; Smith 2-0; White 1-1; Michel 1-1; Dowdy 1-1; Christopher 1-0; Riley 1-0; Weaver 1-0; Mcrae 1-0; Walden 1-0; Davis 1-0; Lindsey 1-0; Coleman 1-0; Guy 1-0; Robustelli 1-0; Dixon 0-1; Jackson 0-1. GS-Eubanks 3-3; DuBose 4-0; Flowe 3-1; Stanley 2-1; Gebhardt 2-1; Wilcox 1-2; Daniels 2-0; Stevenson 2-0; Mention 2-0; Wright 1-1; Westbrooks 1-1; Glover 1-1; King 0-2; Williams 0-2; Riley 0-2; Wright 1-0; Williams 1-0; Cave 1-0; Jackson 1-0; Cooper 1-0; Gallon 1-0; Agnew 1-0; Butler 1-0; Sasser 1-0; Lewis 1-0; Osunde 1-0; Martin 1-0; Jackson 0-1; Russell 0-1; Thomas 0-1.
124
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
GAME NOTES • Georgia Southern falls to 17-5 all-time against The Citadel. • Georgia Southern, who had previously never had a season opener without completing a pass, went nearly three full halves of football before Ezayi Youyoute connect with Kentrellis Showers on a five yard pass with 39 seconds remaining in the second quarter for the Eagles first completed pass of the 2012 season. • With 307 rushing yards, Georgia Southern has now rushed for 300 or more yards in five of the last six games. • After a second quarter two-yard rushing touchdown, Dominique Swope has now scored a touchdown in three-straight games. • Sophomore B-Back Dominique Swope tallied his fifth career 100 yard rushing game. • Sophomore QB Ezayi Youyoute and Swope both rushed for over 100 yards in the same game for the second-straight time this season. • Senior S J.J. Wilcox’s three kick returns for 101 yards were both career highs. His 53-yard return in the final minute of the fourth quarter was a career best and the longest by the team this season. SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern The Citadel
1 2 3 4 F 7 7 0 7 21 14 3 3 3 23
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:50 CIT Rickey Anderson 19 yd run (T. Warren kick) 06:36 CIT Domonic Jones 26 yd pass from B. Dupree (T. Warren kick) 00:48 GSU J. McKinnon 8 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 2nd 07:16 GSU D. Swope 2 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 02:39 CIT Thomas Warren 42 yd field goal 3rd 02:22 CIT Thomas Warren 39 yd field goal 4th 03:13 GSU E. Youyoute 1 yd run (R. Nowicki kick) 00:35 CIT Thomas Warren 37 yd field goal TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
GSU CIT 23 12 58-307 44-168 57 85 10-5-0 10-5-0 68-364 54-253 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-101 1-40 0-0 0-0 4-36.8 4-47.2 5-2 2-1 6-50 5-35 32:44 27:16 7 of 12 3 of 14 1 of 1 2 of 3 3-5 2-2 1-4 1-1
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING: Georgia Southern-Swope 26-129; Youyoute 20-101; McKinnon 4-29; Bryant 3-20; Robinson 2-12; Dean 1-7; Butler 1-5; Banks 1-4. The Citadel-Dupree 17-92; Anderson 4-30; Jones 6-19; Miller 12-14; Robinson 4-8; Miller 1-5. PASSING: Georgia Southern-Youyoute 5-8-0-57; TEAM 0-2-0-0. The Citadel-Miller 4-60-59; Dupree 1-3-0-26; TEAM 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: Georgia Southern-Bryant 2-33; Showers 2-9; Walker 1-15. The CitadelAdams 2-28; Jones 1-26; Jones 1-26; Thompson 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Georgia Southern-None. The Citadel-None. SACKS (UA-A): Georgia Southern-Russell 1-0. The Citadel-Thomas 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Georgia Southern-Stevenson 7-3; Wilcox 3-4; Eubanks 5-1; Westbrooks 5-1; Russell 5-0; Gebhardt 3-1; DuBose 2-2; Jackson 1-3; Flowe 1-2; Riley 0-2; Shaw 1-0; York 1-0; Cooper 1-0; Sasser 0-1; Brown 0-1; Ejike 0-1; Mention 0-1; Stanley 0-1. The Citadel-Muhammad 11-5; Robinson 9-3; Oxendine 3-2; Billingslea 2-3; Amrhein 4-0; Boyle 3-1; Baxter 2-2; Willis 2-2; Smith 1-3; Parsons 2-1; McCladdie 1-2; Boyle 1-2; Jean-Pierre 1-2; Oyegunle 1-1; Thomas 1-1; Thompson 1-0; Jeter 1-0; Mobley 0-1; Garnett 0-1.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 Season in Review GAME 3 / Sept. 22 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (18,353)
GAME 4 / Sept. 29 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (20,832)
23
2-2
No. 25/RV SAMFORD
16
4-1
No. 10/11 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
26
2-1
No. 9/10 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
35
3-1
1 2 3 4 F 3 10 7 3 23 6 0 17 3 26
ELON GSU 14 15 30-57 51-342 302 66 36-22-2 6-4-0 66-359 57-408 0-0 1-14 0-0 2-5 5-81 6-147 0-0 2-10 5-40.2 4-30.0 1-1 4-3 7-60 10-85 28:30 31:30 7 of 17 2 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 0 5-5 3-3 2-9 3-19
PASSING: ELON-Wilson 22-36-2-302. Georgia Southern-Youyoute 4-6-0-66. RECEIVING: ELON-Mellette 9-68; Brown 5-110; Coppedge 3-20; Peterson 2-77; Bostick 2-14; Davis 1-13. Georgia Southern-Showers 3-60; Barker 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: ELON-None. Georgia Southern-Eubanks 1-10; Cooper 1-0.
TACKLES (UA-A): ELON-Spain 7-9; Thompson 6-6; Brown 2-4; Langham 4-1; Benton 2-3; Burns 3-1; Wrightenberry 3-1; Thompson 2-2; Williams 1-3; Lamikanra 0-4; Wood 3-0; Gloston 2-0; Dawson 1-0; Brown 1-0; Jones 0-1; Pearson 0-1. Georgia Southern-Stevenson 5-6; Oehlbeck 4-3; Wilcox 4-2; Stanley 3-3; Russell 3-2; Eubanks 4-0; Mention 2-1; Williams 2-1; DuBose 1-2; Flowe 1-2; Gebhardt 2-0; Riley 1-1; Battle 1-1; Cooper 1-1; Banks 0-2; Williams 1-0; Wright 1-0; Jackson 1-0; Westbrooks 0-1; Ejike 0-1; Shaw 0-1.
SAM GSU 18 18 36-63 53-360 291 34 49-23-1 5-1-1 85-354 58-394 1-80 0-0 0-0 4-11 6-97 1-33 1-10 1-72 9-43.2 8-41.2 1-0 3-1 5-43 4-42 30:16 29:44 8 of 21 0 of 10 0 of 1 1 of 1 2-4 1-2 1-6 4-27
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Samford-F. Truss 19-50; J. Gates 8-30; R. Hawkins 1-4; K. Pope 1-3; S. Robinson 1-1; B. Neill 1-minus 12; A. Summerlin 5-minus 13. Georgia Southern-J. McKinnon 13-162; D. Swope 21-133; R. Brown 5-40; D. Robinson 5-23; E. Youyoute 4-6; J. Bryant 3-minus 2; TEAM 2-minus 2. PASSING: Samford-A. Summerlin 23-49-1-291; B. Neill 0-0-0-0. Georgia SouthernJ. McKinnon 1-3-1-34; E. Youyoute 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING: Samford-K. Pope 8-80; K. Clay 4-46; C. Cephus 3-61; J. Gates 3-51; R. Hawkins 3-41; Z. Walters 2-12. Georgia Southern-T. Sumner 1-34. INTERCEPTIONS: Samford-T. Wesley 1-10. Georgia Southern-L. Westbrooks 1-72. SACKS (UA-A): Samford-K. Shoulders 1-0. Georgia Southern-J. Battle 1-0; J. Mention 1-0; J. Gebhardt 1-0; R. Williams 1-0; D. DuBose 0-1; T. Agnew 0-1. TACKLES (UA-A): Samford-J. Tartt 8-4; D. Sutton 6-4; J. Shade 1-8; K. Shoulders 2-5; D. Hill 1-4; J. Mathis 1-4; B. Porter 2-2; N. Williams 1-3; T. Wesley 2-1; A. Hines II 2-1; M. Prendergast 2-0; J. Towns 0-2; A. Bethune 0-2; J. Bradberry 1-0; J. Killett 1-0; S. Robinson 0-1; C. Ruff 0-1; B. Nettles 0-1; H. Rice 0-1. Georgia Southern-J. Stevenson 6-6; J.Wilcox 5-7; D. Eubanks 5-2; D. Stanley 3-4; B. Russell 1-5; A. Williams 3-2; P. Flowe 2-3; V. Cooper 4-0; R. Williams 1-2; D. DuBose 1-2; E. Jackson 0-3; J. Gebhardt 2-0; L. Westbrooks 2-0; B. Riley 1-1; J. Mention 1-1; K. Showers 1-0; J. Battle 1-0; Q. Daniels 1-0; M. Dobson 1-0; B. Sasser 1-0; T. Agnew 0-1; J. Martin 0-1; N. Wright 0-1; J. King 0-1.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
125
HISTORY
SACKS (UA-A): ELON-Thompson 1-1; Spain 0-1. Georgia Southern-Mention 2-0; Russell 1-0.
Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: ELON-Bostick 12-29; Coppedge 8-21; Wilson 8-7; Brown 2-0. Georgia Southern-Youyoute 17-106; McKinnon 17-93; Bryant 2-82; Swope 11-37; Showers 1-26; Brown 1-0; TEAM 2-minus 2.
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:25 GSU D. Swope 12 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 00:46 SAM C. Yaw 20 yd field goal 2nd 11:47 SAM K. Pope 7 yd pass from A. Summerlin (C. Yaw kick) 10:28 GSU J. McKinnon 41 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 04:09 GSU L. Westbrooks 72 yd interception return (A. Hanks kick) 3rd 05:57 SAM J. Tartt 80 yd fumble recovery (A. Summerlin pass failed) 05:40 GSU J. McKinnon 67 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 4th 01:30 GSU D. Swope 40 yd run (A. Hanks kick)
2012 REVIEW
TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
1 2 3 4 F 3 7 6 0 16 7 14 7 7 35
MEET THE EAGLES
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:48 GSU K. Showers 38 yd pass from E. Youyoute (TEAM rush failed) 04:30 ELON A. Shreiner 22 yd field goal 2nd 04:47 ELON A. Shreiner 30 yd field goal 03:48 ELON A. Mellette 9 yd pass from T. Wilson (A. Shreiner kick) 3rd 13:59 GSU J. Bryant 78 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 06:22 GSU A. Hanks 27 yd field goal 04:29 ELON A. Mellette 15 yd pass from T. Wilson (A. Shreiner kick) 02:10 GSU D. Swope 2 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 4th 14:14 ELON A. Shreiner 33 yd field goal 03:40 GSU A. Hanks 32 yd field goal
SCORING BY QUARTERS Samford Georgia Southern
COACHING STAFF
SCORING BY QUARTERS Elon Georgia Southern
GAME NOTES • The Eagles are now 2-1 against undefeated teams in the Monken Era (excluding season openers). • The Eagles’ defense held Samford without a first down from 8:25 in the second quarter until 12:59 in the fourth quarter, a span of 24:36. • With 360 yards rushing, the Eagles have rushed for 300+ yards in seven of their last eight games. • The Eagles won their 13th straight home game, which is the second longest active home winning streak in the FCS. • B-BK Dominique Swope extended his streak of rushing touchdowns to fivestraight games with a pair of scores. • CB Lavelle Westbrooks’ 72-yard interception return for a touchdown was the longest of his career and the eighth longest in school history. • P Luke Cherry’s 54-yard punt in the fourth quarter set a career high for the junior.
2013 SEASON
GAME NOTES • Georgia Southern recorded its first touchdown pass of the season on the opening drive, the longest such start to a year without a passing score since 2002. • The Eagles intercepted two passes on the day upping their season total to six. • Georgia Southern rushed for over 300 yards for the sixth time in the last seven games, finishing the night with 342 yards on the ground. • The final score of 26-23 was the closest in the all-time series since a two-point Elon win in 2008. • The Eagles won their 12th straight home game, which is the second longest active home winning streak in the FCS. • Georgia Southern is now 8-1 in the Jeff Monken Era when coming off a loss. • PK Alex Hanks connected on his first career field goal try in the third quarter. • With a 2-yard rushing score in the third quarter, B-BK Dominique Swope extended his streak to four games with a rushing touchdown. • Quarterback Ezayi Youyoute ran for 106 yards against Elon, giving the sophomore 100+ rushing outings in each of his first three career starts.
EAGLES GATA
ELON
2012 Season in Review GAME 6 / Oct. 13 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (20,983)
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GAME 5 / Oct. 6 / Cullowhee, N.C. / E.J. Whitmire Stadium (9,514) No. 8/8 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
45
4-1
No. 4/5 WOFFORD
9
5-1
WESTERN CAROLINA
13
1-5
No. 7/7 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
17
5-1
GAME NOTES • The margin of victory, 32 points, was the same as in Georgia Southern’s 52-20 win over WCU last season. • After going 0-for-10 on third downs for just the third time in program history last week, Georgia Southern opened the game converting its first six third downs in the against Western Carolina. The Eagles finished the day 11-of-15 on third downs, their most conversions of the season. • Georgia Southern’s 614 yards rushing was the fourth-highest rushing total in school history. • The Eagles had three 100-yard rushers in a single game for the ninth time in school history and the second-straight meeting of this feat against the Catamounts. GSU narrowly missed having four 100-yard rushers for the first time in school history as McKinnon (89) and Dean (95) came up just short of the century mark. • Brent Russell recorded a half sack to raise his career total to 23.0 sacks, one short of tying the GSU school record.
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern Western Carolina
1 2 3 4 F 14 10 7 14 45 6 0 0 7 13
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:51 GSU D. Robinson 48 yd run (Hanks kick) 4:16 GSU D. Swope 5 yd run (Hanks kick) 0:24 WCU T. Mitchell 11 yd run (Mitchell pass intercepted) 2nd 13:07 GSU K. Showers 20 yd pass from J. McKinnon (Hanks kick) 0:32 GSU A. Hanks 25 yd field goal 3rd 2:16 GSU T. Butler 30 yd pass from J. McKinnon (Hanks kick) 4th 8:59 WCU S. Warren 9 yd run (Sigmon kick) 5:02 GSU W. Banks 13 yd run (Hanks kick) 1:31 GSU J. Dean 43 yd run (Hanks kick) TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
GSU WCU 33 11 79-614 32-112 50 95 4-2-0 17-8-0 83-664 49-207 0-0 0-0 4-46 1-2 2-8 4-77 0-0 0-0 1-42.0 7-44.1 0-0 0-0 6-60 3-33 40:28 19:32 11 of 15 2 of 10 0 of 1 0 of 1 4-5 2-2 2-13 0-0
RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: GSU-D. Robinson 11-124; D. Swope 20-117; W. Banks 15-101; J. Dean 5-95; J. McKinnon 14-90; D. Scott 3-34; J. Bryant 6-21; E. Youyoute 2-14; M. Dobson 2-12; B. Wilcher 1-7. WCU-T. Mitchell 13-41; M. Vaughn 11-35; S. Warren 6-34; E. Sullivan 2-2. PASSING: GSU-J. McKinnon 2-4-0-50. WCU-E. Sullivan 4-10-0-30; T. Mitchell 4-70-65. RECEIVING: GSU-T. Butler 1-30; K. Showers 1-20. WCU-K. Benson 3-66; S. Robinson 2-17; J. Moore 1-12; M. Vaughn 1-6; T. Mitchell 1-minus 6. INTERCEPTIONS: GSU-None. WCU-None.
HISTORY
SACKS (UA-A): GSU--B. Russell 0-1; A. Williams 0-1; J. Mention 0-1; B. Riley 0-1. WCU-None. TACKLES (UA-A): GSU-D. Eubanks 2-5; B. Russell 3-2; K. Oehlbeck 3-1; J. Wilcox 1-3; B. Riley 1-3; N. Wright 2-1; J. Mention 2-1; D. Stanley 2-1; A. Williams 0-3; P. Flowe 0-3; J.Stevenson 0-3; T. Agnew 2-0; V. Cooper 2-0; J. King 1-1; D. DuBose 1-1; B. Sasser 0-2; J. Gebhardt 1-0; Z. Reckers 0-1; Q. Daniels 0-1; T. Hicklin 0-1; E. Jackson 0-1; D. Scott 0-1; M. Dobson 0-1. 0-1; WCU-R.Pressley 2-14; N. Sedergren 5-10; C. Carson 6-7; D. Richardson 1-11; S. Harris 5-4; P. Balthrop 3-6; M. Stokes 2-6; B. Johnson 1-7; A. Clark 2-5; J. Lorquet 3-3; K. Chambers 1-4; E. Banford 1-3; B. Robbs 0-4; E. Martinez 1-2; A. Whitmire 0-3; A. McKoy 1-0; N. Stephenson 0-1; C. Sechrest 0-1; B. Watkins 0-1; D. Alexander 0-1; D. Roberts 0-1.
126
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
GAME NOTES • The Eagles are now 3-1 against undefeated teams in the Monken Era (excluding season openers). • Saturday’s game was the 200th game in Paulson Stadium. The Eagles improved to 169-31 at home with the victory. • The Eagles extended their home winning streak to 14 games, giving GSU the second longest active home win streak currently in the FCS. • Georgia Southern did not attempt a pass, setting an NCAA FCS record in the process (previous record of ONE had occurred six times, most recently in 1998 by Wofford vs. WCU). • The Eagles recorded 0 yards passing for the eighth time in school history and second time this year. GSU did not complete a pass for the seventh time in program history. • B-BK Dominique Swope extended his streak to seven-straight games with a rushing touchdown. He also ran for 137 yards, crossing the 100-yard plateau for the eighth time in his career. • Alex Hanks’ 48-yard field goal in the second quarter set a new career-long for Hanks and was the longest since Adrian Mora’s 49-yard FG against Furman in 2011. • Blake Riley set a career-high with 11 tackles, surpassing his previous high of four. SCORING BY QUARTERS Wofford Georgia Southern
1 2 3 4 F 3 3 0 3 9 0 10 0 7 17
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 9:26 WOF C. Reed 19 yd field goal 2nd 14:56 WOF C. Reed 30 yd field goal 11:52 GSU A. Hanks 48 yd field goal 0:46 GSU D. Swope 4 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 4th 8:36 GSU D. Swope 3 yd run (A. Hanks kick) 3:38 WOF C. Reed 23 yd field goal Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
WOF GSU 15 15 54-221 52-265 27 0 8-3-0 0-0-0 62-248 52-265 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-37 4-72 2-53 0-0 0-0 6-37.3 5-34.4 1-0 2-1 2-15 5-57 33:40 26:20 4 of 15 3 of 10 1 of 1 1 of 1 3-3 2-2 1-2 3-18
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: WOF - E. Breitenstein 13-102; C. Flowers 6-26; M. Weimer 5-25; R. Smith 4-25; B. Nocek 2-9; D. Johnson 3-9; B. Kass 16-8; B. Youman 2-7; W. Irwin 2-6; O. Harden 1-4. GSU - D. Swope 25-137; J. McKinnon 16-84; J. Bryant 5-31; T. Butler 2-14; D. Robinson 4-minus 1. PASSING: WOF - B. Kass 1-5-0-11; M. Weimer 2-3-0-16. GSU - J. McKinnon 0-0-0-0. RECEIVING: WOF - J. Ashley 1-11; K. Barnes 1-11; E. Breitenstein 1-5. GSU None INTERCEPTIONS: WOF - None. GSU - None. SACKS (UA-A): WOF - A. Scioneaux 1-0. GSU - B. Russell 0-1; J. Stevenson 0-1; J. Gebhardt 1-0; D. DuBose 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): WOF - K. Thomas 4-8; A. Scioneaux 4-6; Z. Murray 5-3; S. Shelton 3-4; P. LeGrande 3-3; J. Zotto 3-1; K. Bratcher 0-4; A. Smith 1-2; E. Speller 0-3; M. McCrimon 0-3; T. Bove 1-1; J. Davis 1-1; T. Odom 1-1; T. Thomas 0-2; K. Redfern 1-0; A. Carden 1-0; B. Wylie 0-1; C. Cantrell 0-1. GSU - J. Stevenson 5-7; K. Oehlbeck 3-8; J. Wilcox 5-5; B. Riley 4-6; D. Eubanks 4-3; D. DuBose 1-6; B. Russell 0-5; D. Stanley 1-2; J. Martin 2-0; J. Gebhardt 1-1; J. Mention 1-1; J. Ejike 0-2; W. Banks 1-0; N. Wright 1-0; Z. York 1-0; V. Cooper 1-0; T. Hicklin 1-0; R. Williams 0-1; J. Battle 0-1; E. Jackson 0-1; P. Flowe 0-1.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 Season in Review GAME 7 / Oct. 20 / Greenville, S.C. / Paladin Stadium (11,191)
GAME 8 // Oct. 27 // Chattanooga, Tenn. // Finlay Stadium (8,908)
38
6-1
No. 3/3 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
39
7-1
FURMAN
17
2-6
CHATTANOOGA
31
4-4
SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern Chattanooga
1 2 3 4 F 0 3 14 21 38 0 7 3 7 17
GSU FUR 20 19 54-275 32-140 165 184 10-6-0 26-19-0 64-440 58-324 1-44 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-35 7-184 0-0 0-0 3-37.7 4-31.5 1-1 3-1 4-40 4-35 30:25 29:35 5 of 10 4 of 10 1 of 1 0 of 0 4-5 2-3 0-0 2-22
TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
GSU UTC 21 14 76-372 35-198 55 118 5-3-0 21-12-0 81-427 56-316 0-0 0-0 2-15 1-1 4-102 4-56 0-0 0-0 4-31.0 5-40.4 2-2 3-2 5-48 4-30 38:52 21:08 7 of 16 3 of 12 2 of 3 1 of 2 3-4 5-5 1-5 0-0
2012 REVIEW
TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 9:52 GSU D. Robinson 29 yd run (Hanks kick) 7:32 GSU J. McKinnon 10 yd run (Hanks kick) 5:38 UTC J. Huesman 2 yd run (Pollard kick) 2nd 11:12 GSU J. McKinnon 18 yd run (Hanks kick) 4:54 UTC N. Pollard 39 yd field goal 3rd 11:03 UTC M. Green 6 yd run (Pollard kick) 0:07 UTC J. Huesman 10 yd run (Pollard kick) 4th 8:06 GSU A. Hanks 24 yd field goal OT GSU D. Robinson 20 yd run (Hanks kick) UTC F. Shafaat 8 yd pass from J. Huesman (Pollard kick) GSU J. McKinnon 1 yd run (McKinnon rush)
MEET THE EAGLES
SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 14:55 GSU A. Hanks 32 yd field goal 01:50 FUR E. Cain 2 yd run (Early kick) 3rd 08:05 GSU J. McKinnon 1 yd run (Hanks kick blocked) 03:45 FUR R. Early 48 yd field goal 03:29 GSU Z. Walker 75 yd pass from J. McKinnon (D. Robinson rush) 4th 10:09 GSU J. Bryant 42 yd run (Hanks kick) 07:38 GSU D. Swope 4 yd run (Hanks kick failed) 04:24 FUR J. Williams 2 yd run (Early kick) 00:20 GSU D. Swope 1 yd run (Swope rush)
1 2 3 4 1ot 2ot 3ot F 14 7 0 3 7 0 8 39 7 3 14 0 7 0 0 31 COACHING STAFF
SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern Furman
GAME NOTES • Georgia Southern improves to 7-5 in overtime and wins a game on the final defensive play for the first time since 11-6-2010 when GSU forced an Appalachian State fumble in overtime. • Jerick McKinnon’s two-point conversion in overtime was the first overtime twopoint conversion for the Eagles in program history. • This was the first comeback victory since GSU scored 15 points in the final frame to beat Furman in 2010. The Eagles improve to 2-7 when trailing entering the fourth quarter under Coach Monken. • With 372 yards rushing, Georgia Southern eclipsed the 300-yard rushing mark for the sixth time this season. • With 141 yards rushing, Jerick McKinnon posted his fifth career 100-plus yard rushing game, he also set a new career high with three rushing TDs • Darreion Robinson scored two rushing touchdowns to set a career high.
PASSING: GSU-J. McKinnon 3-5-0-119; E. Youyoute 3-4-0-46; TEAM 0-1-0-0. FURR. Hannon 19-26-0-184.
PASSING: GSU-J. McKinnon 3-5-0-55. UTC-J. Huesman 11-20-0-102; T. Robinson 1-1-0-16.
RECEIVING: GSU-J. Bryant 2-55; Z. Walker 1-75; D. Robinson 1-25; P. Barker 1-7; K. Showers 1-3. FUR-R. Culbreath 5-67; J. Snellings 5-55; H. McCloud 3-30; J. Williams 2-14; C. Anderson 1-12; C. Mason 1-6; G. Robinson 1-2; J. Turner 1-minus 2.
RECEIVING: GSU-Z. Walker 1-40; K. Showers 1-10; M. Williford 1-5. UTC-T. Robinson 5-75; F. Shafaat 3-22; J. Huesman 1-16; M. Green 1-5; T. Hudson 1-3; J. Jackson 1-minus 3.
SACKS (UA-A): GSU-None. FUR-R. Thomas 1-0; R. Lang 1-0.
SACKS (UA-A): GSU-D. DuBose 1-0. UTC-None.
TACKLES (UA-A): GSU-J. Stevenson 7-5; D. Eubanks 3-4; J. Wilcox 3-3; A. Williams 4-1; N. Wright 4-0; M. Dobson 3-1; K. Oehlbeck 2-2; D. DuBose 2-1; V. Cooper 0-3; B. Russell 2-0; L. Westbrooks 2-0; P. Flowe 2-0; L. Cherry 1-0; B. Sasser 1-0; J. Mention 0-1; J. Battle 0-1; B. Riley 0-1; R. Nowicki 0-1. FUR-M. Solomon 4-5; M. McGrath 2-7; G. Worthy 7-1; N. Wade 4-3; C. Keig 3-3; R. Lang 2-2; C. Magwood 2-2; G. Wilkins 1-3; C. Rider 2-1; M. McMorris 2-1; A. Williams 0-3; R. Thomas 2-0; J. Mackey 1-1; I. McCune 1-1; J. Lynn 0-2; N. Rodgers 1-0; G. Robinson 1-0; D. McFadden 1-0; R. Phillips 0-1.
TACKLES (UA-A): GSU-L. Westbrooks 7-3; J. Stevenson 3-7; D. Eubanks 3-3; D. Stanley 5-0; K. Oehlbeck 2-2; B. Riley 2-1; J. Wilcox 2-1; J. Mention 2-0; D. DuBose 1-1; B. Sasser 1-0; B. Russell 1-0; J. Ejike 1-0; M. Dobson 1-0; J. Gebhardt 1-0; A. Williams 1-0; T. Shaw 0-1; N. Wright 0-1. UTC - W. Dothard 9-6; D. Lott 9-6; D. Tull 6-6; D. Key 3-8; S. Heatherly 4-5; G. Miller 5-3; T. Brand 4-3; K. Wise 3-2; Z. McCarter 4-0; A. Hampton 2-0; J. Williams 2-0; H. Ribeiro 1-1; C. Moore 1-0; M. Trundle 1-0; S. Kendall 1-0; T. Tyson 1-0; C. Mayes 0-1; Z. Rayl 0-1.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
127
HISTORY
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: GSU-J. McKinnon 28-141; D. Robinson 11-74; W. Banks 18-69; E. Youyoute 10-33; K. Showers 1-23; J. Bryant 2-13; S. Jones 4-11; T. Butler 1-5; J. Dean 1-3. UTC - J. Huesman 26-170; M. Green 3-22; K. Williams 2-3; J. Jackson 4-3.
RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: GSU-J. Bryant 6-75; D. Swope 14-67; J. McKinnon 16-65; E. Youyoute 4-26; R. Brown 5-19; D. Robinson 5-13; J. Dean 3-8; W. Banks 1-2. FUR-J. Williams 17-98; H. McCloud 8-35; E. Cain 2-11; W. King 1-2; TEAM 1-minus 2; R. Hannon 3-minus 4.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2013 SEASON
GAME NOTES • Georgia Southern set its season-high passing yards total with 1:07 remaining in the first half with Ezayi Youyoute’s 25-yard completion to Darreion Robinson. GSU finished the first half with 90 passing yards, surpassing the previous season-high of 66 against Elon. The Eagles finished the afternoon with 165 passing yards, 14 yards short of the top-passing game in the Monken Era. • GSU did not have a 100-yard rusher for the first time in 2012. The last time the Eagles did not have a 100-yard rusher was the 2011 season finale at North Dakota St. • After trailing 10-9 with 3:45 remaining in the third quarter, GSU responded with 21 unanswered points over the next 11:07 to take a 30-10 lead with 7:38 remaining. • Jerick McKinnon’s 75-yard pass completion to Zach Walker in the third quarter was the longest completion of the year for the Eagles. The pass was the longest completion in McKinnon’s career as well. It was also the longest pass completion for the Eagles since Jayson Foster’s 81-yard completion against West Georgia in the 2007 season opener.
EAGLES GATA
No. 3/3 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
2012 Season in Review
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GAME 9 / Nov. 3 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (22,155)
GAME 9 / Nov. 10 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (18,069)
No. 14/15 APPALACHIAN STATE
31
7-3
HOWARD
26
6-4
No. 1/2 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
28
7-2
No. 7/7 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
69
8-2
GAME NOTES • This game’s attendance of 22,155 is the seventh largest all time and largest in the Monken era. • The loss snaps GSU’s home winning streak after 14 consecutive wins at Paulson Stadium. It was the longest home winning streak in the FBS and started on 11-62010 when the Eagles upset then-top ranked Appalachian State 21-14 in overtime. • Georgia Southern posted 552 yards of total offense, the third highest total this year. It was the 10th time in the Monken Era that the Eagles posted over drop total offense, but the first time the Eagles lost with that high a total. • The Eagle quarterbacks threw for 166 yards, the largest total of the season for GSU, topping the Furman total of 165. • William Banks also set a career high in touchdowns scored per game with three. With his 36-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, Banks became the fourth Georgia Southern player to score three or more rushing touchdowns this season. SCORING BY QUARTERS Appalachian State Georgia Southern
1 2 3 4 F 3 21 0 7 31 14 7 7 0 28
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 11:42 ASU S. Martin 28 yd field goal 4:40 GSU W. Banks 4 yd run (Hanks kick) 1:34 GSU W. Banks 20 yd run (Hanks kick) 2nd 13:36 ASU S. Miller 1 yd run (Martin kick) 4:53 GSU W. Banks 36 yd run (Hanks kick) 3:25 ASU S. Price 56 yd pass from J. Jackson (Martin kick) 0:49 ASU M. Jones 9 yd pass from J. Jackson (Martin kick) 3rd 9:19 GSU E. Youyoute 12 yd run (Hanks kick) 4th 11:25 ASU T. Washington 23 yd pass from J. Jackson (Martin kick) TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
ASU GSU 17 22 22-70 63-386 383 166 34-21-0 10-5-1 56-453 73-552 0-0 0-0 1-6 1--3 5-101 3-80 1-9 0-0 3-43.0 3-35.3 1-1 2-1 4-65 8-90 21:28 38:32 5 of 11 7 of 14 0 of 1 0 of 1 3-4 3-6 0-0 4-43
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: ASU-S. Miller 9-60; R. Chisholm 3-8; J. Jackson 9-7; TEAM 1-minus 5. GSU-W. Banks 19-129; J. McKinnon 21-121; J. Bryant 7-69; D. Robinson 9-45; E. Youyoute 5-17; T. Butler 1-3; J Dean 1-2. PASSING: ASU-J. Jackson 21-34-0-383. GSU-J. McKinnon 3-5-1-106; E. Youyoute 2-4-0-60; TEAM 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: ASU-S. Price 7-231; A. Peacock 6-72; M. Jones 4-22; T. Washington 2-35; S. Miller 2-23. GSU-Z. Walker 2-72; J. Bryant 2-67; D. Robinson 1-27. INTERCEPTIONS: ASU-T. Sanders 1-9. GSU-None.
HISTORY
SACKS (UA-A): ASU-None. GSU-J. Mention 0-1; J. Battle 1-0; J. Ejike 0-1; D. Stanley 0-1; D. DuBose 1-0; B. Russell 0-1. TACKLES (UA-A): ASU-T. Sanders 6-4; J. Kimbrough 5-5; K. Anderson 3-7; R. Blair 4-5; D. McCray 5-2; P. Blalock 3-3; R. Walker 3-2; J. Lott 1-4; T. Bronson 0-5; S. Burns 3-1; A. Scott 1-3; D. Harris 1-3; K. Walton 1-2; B. McGowan 1-1; D. Robinson 1-1; M. Frazier 1-0; S. Martin 1-0. GSU-J. Wilcox 4-1; B. Riley 3-2; V. Cooper 4-0; B. Sasser 4-0; P. Flowe 3-1; N. Wright 3-0; J. Stevenson 3-0; L. Westbrooks 2-1; K. Oehlbeck 2-1; D. Stanley 1-2; M. Dobson 1-1; B. Russell 0-2; T. Shaw 0-2; D. Eubanks 0-2; B. DeBartola 1-0; J. Gebhardt 1-0; J. Battle 1-0; J. Martin 1-0; D. DuBose 1-0; R. Williams 0-1; D. Scott 0-1; J. Mention 0-1; E. Jackson 0-1; J. Ejike 0-1.
128
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
GAME NOTES • With 69 points, Georgia Southern scored its highest total since the 2004 win over Johnson C. Smith (school record 84 points). • On B-Back Dominique Swope’s first carry after missing two weeks with an injury, he had a 58-yard run, his longest of the season, to score his 13th touchdown rushing touchdown of the season. Swope extended his streak of consecutive games with a touchdown to 9-straight games with the score. • QB Jerick McKinnon’s 87-yard touchdown run in the first quarter was a career long and the longest play of the season for the Eagles. • Jerick McKinnon became the 20th Eagle in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season as he recorded his second rushing touchdown of the game. He is the third different Eagle to rush for 1,000 or more yards in a season during the Monken era and the first of the three to do so exclusively in the regular season. SCORING BY QUARTERS Howard Georgia Southern
1 2 3 4 F 7 6 13 0 26 21 14 14 20 69
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:46 GSU D. Swope 58 yd run (Hanks kick) 07:14 GSU D. Swope 34 yd run (Hanks kick) 04:28 GSU J. McKinnon 87 yd run (Alex Hanks kick)21 01:10 HOW G. McGhee 4 yd run (Munoz kick) 2nd 04:17 GSU J. McKinnon 16 yd run (Hanks kick) 01:06 HOW G. McGhee 7 yd run (Munoz kick failed) 00:29 GSU Z. Walker 25 yd pass from J. McKinnon (Hanks kick) 3rd 12:07 GSU J. McKinnon 2 yd run (Hanks kick) 08:38 HOW G. McGhee 15 yd run (Jacobs kick) 07:07 GSU D. Robinson 10 yd run (Hanks kick) 04:17 HOW D. Wilson 35 yd pass from G, McGhee (Jacobs kick failed) 4th 12:12 GSU T. Sumner 7 yd pass from J. McKinnon (Hanks kick) 09:29 GSU Z. Walker 29 yd pass from M. Dobson (Hanks kick) 03:24 GSU R. DeMasi 2 yd run (DeMasi rush failed) TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
HOW GSU 27 22 51-188 48-529 259 68 44-26-0 7-4-0 95-447 55-597 0-0 0-0 1-4 2-25 8-150 2-76 0-0 0-0 5-42.2 2-48.5 2-1 2-1 9-36 5-38 36:43 23:17 10 of 19 5 of 8 0 of 4 0 of 1 3-4 5-5 0-0 2-15
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: HOW-G. McGhee 19-94; T. LeFall 21-74; J. Brown 2-11; R. Liggins 5-10; A. Freeman A. Freeman 3-0; TEAM 1-minus 1. GSU - J. McKinnon 16-198; D. Swope 4-98; J. Bryant 2-67; W. Banks 6-62; R. DeMasi 5-44; T. Butler 1-26; D. Robinson 8-17; D. Scott 1-11; S. Jones 1-4; J. Dean 1-2; E. Days 1-2; M. Dobson 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 2. PASSING: HOW-G. McGhee 24-38-0-239; R. Liggins 2-6-0-20. GSU- J. McKinnon 2-40-32; M. Dobson 1-2-0-29; R. DeMasi 1-1-0-7. RECEIVING: HOW-J. Booker 8-87; M. Colvin 4-40; B. Flannagan 3-32; C. Gidron 3-28; J. Boyd 3-15; T. Lefall 2-10; D. Wilson 1-35; S. Hartman 1-11; J. Duncan 1-1. GSU-Z. Walker 2-54; T. Sumner 1-7; M. Farmer 1-7. SACKS (UA-A): HOW - None. GSU - C. Cave 1-0; J. Mention 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): HOW - J.David 5-3; J. Dillard 1-5; T. Resby 4-1; J. Monette 2-3; J. Bennett 2-2; Gresham-Chishol 2-2; R, Hill 1-3; T. Boozer 1-3; T. Sheats 0-4; E. Pittman 2-1; A, Olatunji 2-1; A. Whitlow 2-0; D. Christy 1-1; A. Beale 1-1; J. Jordan 1-0. GSU - B. Sasser 7-3; K. Oehlbeck 4-4; J. Stevenson 4-4; D. DuBose 4-4; J. Wilcox 4-3; V. Cooper 5-1; A. Williams 2-3; A. McCray 4-0; J. Martin 3-1; C. Cave 3-1; P. Flowe 3-1; J. Mention 2-2; J. Ejike 1-2; T. Shaw 1-2; J. Gebhardt 1-2; T. Hicklin 0-3; N. Wright 2-0; A. Glover 1-1; J. Battle 1-1; E. Jackson 0-2; B. Riley 1-0; L. Cherry 1-0; Q. Daniels 1-0; Z. Reckers 0-1; R. Williams 0-1; J. Dean 0-1; D. Stanley 0-1.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 Season in Review GAME 11 / Nov. 17 / Athens, Ga. / Sanford Stadium (92,746)
GAME 12 / Dec. 1 / Statesboro, Ga. / Paulson Stadium (8,888)
14
8-3
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
16
9-3
No. 4 GEORGIA
45
10-1
No. 5 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
24
9-3
SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern Georgia
1 2 3 4 F 0 7 0 7 14 7 10 21 7 45
PASSING: GSU-J. McKinnon 1-4-0-16. UGA-A. Murray 18-28-0-330; P. Welch 2-3-0-24. RECEIVING: GSU-T. Sumner 1-16. UGA-C. Conley 4-76; A. Lynch 3-68; T. King 3-61; M. Mitchell 2-39; R. McGowan 2-30; J. Rome 2-29; R. Wooten 2-26; J. Scott-Wesley 2-25. SACKS (UA-A): GSU-J. Stevenson 1-0; P. Flowe 1-0. UGA-None.
UCA 20 23-143 251 42-16-0 65-394 0-0 0-0 4-77 1-36 5-36.6 1-1 6-40 22:00 3 of 12 0 of 2 0 3-4 0-0
GSU 20 65-404 79 7-2-1 72-483 0-0 2-5 4-81 0-0 4-36.0 1-0 8-70 38:00 6 of 14 of 1 2-3 1-4
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: UCA-Smothers 12-79; Hinton 8-53; Bobo 2-8; Matthews 1-3. GSU-McKinnon 34-316; Swope 17-64; Robinson 5-21; Banks 3-12; Bryant 1-6; Butler 1-0; Scott 1-0; TEAM 3-(-15). PASSING: UCA-Smothers 16-41-0-251; TEAM 0-1-0-0. GSU-McKinnon 2-7-179. RECEIVING: UCA-Grandy 5-53; Lewis 4-90; Hinton 4-36; Croom 2-70; Bobo 1-2. GSU-Walker 1-47; Robinson 1-32. INTERCEPTIONS: UCA-Brady 1-36. GSU-None. SACKS (UA-A): UCA-None. GSU-Dion DuBose 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): UCA-Love 7-7; Heard 10-3; Jackson 4-6; Winston 4-3; Hornbuckle 2-3; Mitchell 4-0; Jester 2-2; Allison 1-3; Winfrey 3-0; Brady 2-1; Duvall 1-2; Woodard 1-2; Randall 1-2; Hawkins 0-2; Gaines 0-2; Bush 1-0; Jones 1-0; Peters 1-0; Floyd 0-1; Childress 0-1. GSU-Wilcox 4-3; Oehlbeck 4-2; Westbrooks 4-1; Eubanks 4-1; Wright 4-0; DuBose 2-2; Riley 2-2; Stevenson 2-2; Russell 1-3; Stanley 1-0; Sasser 1-0; Saint-Amour 1-0; Mention 1-0; Dean 1-0; Gallon 1-0; Daniels 0-1; Gebhardt 0-1; Williams 0-1; Flowe 0-1.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
129
HISTORY
TACKLES (UA-A): GSU-J. Stevenson 5-6; J. Wilcox 3-6; A. Williams 3-2; N. Wright 3-2; D. Eubanks 2-3; T. Hicklin 2-2; D. DuBose 0-4; B. Riley 2-1; B. Russell 2-1; D. Stanley 2-1; P. Flowe 2-1; V. Cooper 2-0; J. Battle 1-1; L. Westbrooks 1-1; Q. Daniels 0-2; J. Ejike 1-0; A.McCray 1-0; J. Gebhardt 1-0; E. Jackson 1-0; R. Williams 0-1; B. Sasser 0-1; J. Mention 0-1. UGA-A. Ogletree 7-5; C. Robinson 4-5; G. Smith 5-2; S. Williams 4-3; B. Rambo 3-3; J. Jones 2-4; K. Geathers 1-4; C. Moore 2-2; R. Drew 1-3; S. Commings 3-0; J. Jenkins 1-2; J. Jenkins 1-2; A. Herrera 0-3; D. Bowman 2-0; M. Morgan 2-0; J. Harvey-Clemons 0-2; D. Swann 1-0; C. Norman 0-1; M. Gilliard 0-1.
TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: GSU-J. McKinnon 19-109; D. Swope 17-92; D. Robinson 12-54; J. Bryant 8-26; W. Banks 2-21. UGA-T. Gurley 15-68; K. Marshall 7-29; K. Malcome 5-19; B. Smith 2-9; Z. Ogletree 2-6; B. Harton 1-5; TEAM 1-minus 1; A. Murray 3-(-15).
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 09:32 GSU McKinnon 57 yd run (Hanks kick) 07:30 UCA Camara 34 yd field goal 04:37 GSU Robinson 32 yd pass from McKinnon (Hanks kick) 01:13 UCA Camara 42 yd field goal 2nd 13:52 GSU McKinnon 6 yd run (Hanks kick) 02:31 GSU Hanks 40 yd field goal 00:00 UCA Camara 30 yd field goal 3rd 08:54 UCA Hinton 19 yd run (Camara kick)
2012 REVIEW
GSU UGA 19 24 58-302 36-120 16 354 4-1-0 31-20-0 62-318 67-474 0-0 0-0 0-0 2--4 6-131 2-49 0-0 0-0 3-39.7 1-51.0 4-2 2-1 3-35 5-25 33:58 26:02 6 of 13 10 of 14 1 of 3 1 of 1 1-2 4-4 2-15 0-0
1 2 3 4 F 6 3 7 0 16 14 10 0 0 24
MEET THE EAGLES
TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
SCORING BY QUARTERS Central Arkansas Georgia Southern
COACHING STAFF
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 11:21 GA Gurley 1 yd run (Morgan kick) 2nd 11:53 GSU McKinnon 1 yd run (Hanks kick) 6:25 GA Morgan 37 yd field goal 0:04 GA Mitchell 24 yd pass from Murray (Morgan kick) 3rd 8:51 GA Conley 13 yd pass from Murray (Morgan kick) 5:07 GA King 43 yd pass from Murray (Morgan kick) 2:39 GA Conley 33 yd pass from Murray (Morgan kick) 4th 6:41 GSU McKinnon 23 yd run (Hanks kick) 3:13 GA Scott-Wesley 13 yd pass from Welch (Morgan kick)
GAME NOTES • With the win, Georgia Southern advances to face Old Dominion in the 2012 NCAA FCS Quarterfinals. The Monarchs defeated Coastal Carolina 63-35. • GSU improves to 44-12 in the NCAA FCS Playoffs and 33-3 at Paulson Stadium. With 24 points, it is GSU’s lowest winning total since a 23-20 win over Wofford on 12-11-10. The Eagles are also 16-2 in postseason openers. • QB Jerick McKinnon had one of the best nights in Georgia Southern history with 34 carries for 316 yards. His total is the second-best rushing mark in school history and just 17-yards short of Adrian Peterson’s 1999 GSU and FCS Playoff Record total of 333 yards against UMass. • McKinnon’s total was the highest rushing total for a quarterback in GSU history and came five yards short of breaking Eric Breitinstein’s SoCon Record of 321 rushing yards. • McKinnon crossed the 100-yard plateau for the ninth time in his career and for the fifth-straight game. • B-BK Dominique Swope ran for 64 yards, raising his season total to 983 yards, just 17 shy of reaching the 1,000+ yard mark in each of his first two seasons at GSU.
2013 SEASON
GAME NOTES • The Eagles second-quarter touchdown run snapped a streak of 82 unanswered points scored over three games by the Bulldogs. • GSU rushed for over 300 yards for the 9th time this season and for the 12th time in the last 15 games. • A-Back Darreion Robinson’s first quarter 59-yard return of Marshall Morgan’s missed 51-yard field goal attempt was his longest career return. It was also the first return of a missed field goal attempt in program history. • QB Jerick McKinnon rushed for over 100-yards for the eighth time in his career and the third time this season. • LB John Stevenson totaled 11 tackles on the day to move him within six tackles of 100 stops on the season. • B-Back Dominique Swope’s streak of nine-straight games with a rushing touchdown came to an end today.
EAGLES GATA
No. 6/6 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
2012 Season in Review GAME 14 // Dec. 14 // Fargo, N.D. // FargoDome (18,484)
RECORDS
2013 2012 SEASON REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
GAME 13 // Dec. 8 // Norfolk, Va. // S.B. Ballard Stadium (20,068) No. 5 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
49
No. 4 OLD DOMINION
35
10-3
No. 5 GEORGIA SOUTHERN
20
10-4
11-2
No. 1 NORTH DAKOTA STATE
23
13-1
GAME NOTES • Georgia Southern advanced to the semifinals for the third-straight season. • The Eagles improved to 45-12 all-time and 12-9 on the road in the FCS Playoffs. • GSU’s 49 points were the third-most scored by the offense this season. • B-Back Dominique Swope crossed the 1,000-yard milestone for his secondstraight season and became the first Eagle to rush for 1,000 yards in his first two years since Jermaine Austin (02-03). • The Eagles now have two 1,000 yard rushers (McKinnon and Swope) in the same season for the first time since 2005 (Jermaine Austin and Jayson Foster). • Swope rushed for a season-high 186 yards and tallied his 9th career 100-yard rushing game. • QB Jerick McKinnon rushed for a career-high four touchdowns and finished with his 10th career 100-yard game. He has scored multiple rushing touchdowns in fourstraight games and in five of the last six contests. • S J.J. Wilcox’s fourth quarter interception was his first since the season opener against Jacksonville. SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern Old Dominion
1 7 7
2 7 14
3 7 14
4 28 0
F 49 35
SCORING BY QUARTERS Georgia Southern North Dakota State
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 11:03 ODU Heinicke 2 yd run (Brown kick) 5:04 GS McKinnon 1 yd run (Hanks kick) 2nd 12:49 GS Swope 5 yd run (Hanks kick) 8:12 ODU Vaughan 74 yd pass from Heinicke (Brown kick) 3:32 ODU Mayers 5 yd pass from Heinicke (Brown kick) 3rd 7:46 ODU Goodwyn 6 yd run (Brown kick) 5:42 GS Butler 0 yd fumble recovery (Hanks kick) 2:53 ODU Mayers 8 yd pass from Heinicke (Brown kick) 4th 14:56 GS McKinnon 4 yd run (Hanks kick) 5:32 GS McKinnon 2 yd run (Hanks kick) 2:36 GS Swope 12 yd run (Hanks kick) 0:46 GS McKinnon 1 yd run (Hanks kick) TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
1 2 3 4 F 6 7 7 0 20 6 3 7 7 23
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 6:23 GS Wilcox 4 yd run (Hanks kick blocked) 0:46 NDSU Crockett 1 yd run (Keller kick blocked) 2nd 12:17 GS Swope 49 yd pass from McKinnon (Hanks kick) 0:25 NDSU Keller 36 yd field goal 3rd 10:42 NDSU Ojuri 53 yd run (Keller kick) 5:02 GS McKinnon 25 yd fun (Hanks kick) 4th 3:05 NDSU Jensen 5 yd run (Keller kick) TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
GSU ODU 32 25 71-602 23-113 30 421 10-2-0 44-31-1 81-632 67-534 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 5-89 7-123 1-0 0-0 1-53.0 1-44.0 3-0 2-1 9-85 7-65 36:17 23:43 5 of 10 2 of 7 1 of 2 1 of 3 7-10 4-6 2-16 0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: GSU-Swope 22-186; McKinnon 29-171; Robinson 4-76; Bryant 6-71; Butler 4-46; Banks 5-36; Scott 1-16. ODU-Heinicke 8-48; Goodwyn 10-41; Lee 5-24. PASSING: GSU-McKinnon 1-7-0-15; TEAM 0-2-0-0; Robinson 1-1-0-15. ODUHeinicke 31-44-1-421. RECEIVING: GSU-Robinson 1-15; McKinnon 1-15. ODU-Mayers 10-150; Pinkard 7-83; Vaughan 6-146; Roberts 3-27; Lee 3-minus 3; Goodwyn 1-17; Spellman 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: GSU-Wilcox 1-0. ODU-None.
HISTORY
GAME NOTES • The Eagles finished third in both final polls and was the only team to advance to the NCAA FCS Semifinals in each of the last three years. • In its five semifinal losses, Georgia Southern has fallen to the eventual national champion three times. • Senior DT Brent Russell took over the top spot on the Eagles’ career sack list with a solo sack of Bison quarterback Brock Jensen in the second quarter. • Quarterback Jerick McKinnon posted his 7th-straight 100-yard rushing game (168) and 11th of the 2012 season. McKinnon’s fourth-quarter touchdown extended his scoring streak to a fifth consecutive game. • North Dakota State had given up only three total rushing touchdowns all season, but surrendered two to Georgia Southern. • With 271 rushing yards on 55 attempts, Georgia Southern had the highest totals against the Bison in those categories as well as the most yards per play at 6.8. • Former slotback J.J. Wilcox gave the Eagles their first score with a four-yard scamper into the endzone in the first quarter. • Darius Eubanks was Georgia Southern’s top tackler for the second-straight game with nine (5-4) against the Bison.
GSU NDSU 20 17 55-271 31-200 159 76 5-8-0 9-19-0 63-430 50-276 0-0 0-0 2-(-2) 0-0 2-50 4-85 1-0 0-0 3-40.3 4-55.0 2-1 1-0 13-103 5-40 33:05 26:55 7 of 14 4 of 10 2 of 2 1 of 1 1-1 3-3 2-16 1-13
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: GSU-McKinnon 31-168, TD; Swope 14-77; Robinson 4-23; Bryant 2-6; Wilcox 1-4, TD; Butler 1-3; Banks 1-3; Youyoute 1-(-13). NDSU-Ojuri 6-71, TD; Crockett 13-60, TD; Jensen 10-58, TD; Wentz 1(-1). PASSING: GSU-McKinnon 2-5-0-91, TD; Youyoute 3-3-0-68; NDSU-Jensen 9-19-076. RECEIVING: GSU-Showers 2-28; Swope 1-49, TD; Bryant 1-21; Walker 1-40 NDSU-Smith 4-29; Vraa 2-19; Gebhart 1-14; Vaadeland 1-8; Lee 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: GSU-None. ODU-None.
SACKS (UA-A): GSU-Oehlbeck 1-0; DuBose 1-0. ODU-None.
SACKS (UA-A): GSU-Russell 1-0; DuBose 1-0. NDSU-Littlejohn 1-0.
TACKLES (UA-A): GSU-Eubanks 5-1; Wilcox 5-0; Cooper 5-0; Westbrooks 4-1; Oehlbeck 4-0; Riley 3-0; Stanley 3-0; Flowe 2-1; DuBose 2-0; Battle 2-0; McCray 1-1; Dobson 1-1; Wright 0-2; Stevenson 1-0; Sasser 1-0; Ejike 1-0; Daniels 1-0; Hicklin 1-0; TEAM 1-0; Mention 1-0; Williams 1-0; Martin 1-0; Wilcher 0-1. ODUTaylor 7-7; Smith 8-2; Morant 7-1; Wilkins 6-2; Johnson 5-3; Darr 4-3; Evans 4-0; Simmons 3-1; Owens 3-0; Burnette 2-1; Powell 2-1; Barnes 1-1; Guinn-Bailey 1-1; Saylor 1-1; Everett 1-0; Hunter 1-0; Bailey 1-0; Arain 1-0; Credle 1-0; Misher 1-0.
TACKLES (UA-A): GSU-Eubanks 5-4; Stanley 4-1; Westbrooks 4-1; Russell 3-2; Wilcox 2-1; Stevenson 2-2; DuBose 2-1; Riley 0-3; Cooper 1-1; Dobson 1-1; A. Williams 0-2-2; Jackson 1-0; Mention 0-1; Battle 0-1; Shaw 0-1; Sasser 0-1. NDSU-Taylor Beck 6-9; Olson 2-7; Dudzik 2-7; Jirik 3-5; Drevlow 1-7; LaVoy 1-6; Williams 3-3; Schaetz 2-3; Hagen 1-4; Martin 1-3; Ollman 0-3; Hardie 1-1; Lang 1-0; Shepherd 1-0; Emanuel 0-1; Colvin 0-1; Luecke 0-1.
130
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 Southern Conference Standings/results SOCON OVERALL
W-L Pct PF PA H A Streak W-L Pct PF PA H A Streak
Georgia Southern
6-2
.750
249
163
3-1
3-1
L1
10-4
.714
483
308 4-2 4-3
L1
Wofford
6-2
.750
222
164
4-0
2-2
W1
9-4
.692
375
216
6-0 3-4
L1
Appalachian State
6-2
.750
255
238
2-2
4-0
W2
8-4
.667
395
352
4-3 4-1
L1
The Citadel
5-3
.625
238
214
3-1
2-2
W2
7-4
.636
328
304
2-4 1-4
L1
Samford
5-3 .625
191
164
3-1 2-2
W2
7-4
.636 272 227 1-4 3-3
Chattanooga
5-3
.625
209
163
2-2
3-1
W1
6-5
.545
281
224 3-2 3-3
W1
Furman
2-6
.250
189
229
1-3
1-3
L2
3-8
.272
272
338 4-2 1-4
L2
Elon
1-7
.125
185
260
1-3
0-4
L4
3-8
.272
267
350 4-1 2-4
Western Carolina
0-8
.000
191
334
0-4
0-4
L8
1-10
.091
257
449
L1
2013 SEASON
0-5 2-4
EAGLES GATA
Team
L4 L10
2012 SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WEEK-BY-WEEK RESULTS
September 13 Chattanooga 35, Glenville State 0
September 22 *Samford 25, Western Carolina 21 *Appalachian State 34, Chattanooga 17 *Georgia Southern 26, Elon 23 Furman 31, Presbyterian 21 NC State 52, The Citadel 14
October 20 *Georgia Southern 38, Furman 17 *Elon 42, Western Carolina 31 *Wofford 38, Appalachian State 28 *Chattanooga 20, Samford 13 October 27 *Wofford 24, The Citadel 21 *Furman 31, Elon 17 *Appalachian State 38, Western Carolina 27 *Georgia Southern 39, Chattanooga 31 (3OT) November 3 *Appalachian St. 31 Georgia Southern 28 *The Citadel 38, Elon 24 *Samford 24 Wofford 17 (2OT) *Chattanooga 45, Western Carolina 24 November 10 *Samford 26, Elon 15 *Wofford 16, Chattanooga 13 (OT) *Appalachian State 33, Furman 28 The Citadel 27, VMI 24 Georgia Southern 69, Howard 26 November 17 *Chattanooga 24, Elon 17 *The Citadel 42, Furman 20 Alabama 49, Western Carolina 0 South Carolina 24, Wofford 7 Georgia 45, Georgia Southern 14 Kentucky 34, Samford 3
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
HISTORY
September 29 *Wofford 49, Elon 24 *Furman 45, Western Carolina 24 *Chattanooga 28, The Citadel 10 *Georgia Southern 35, Samford 16 Appalachian State 55, Coastal Carolina 14
December 14 – FCS Playoff Semifinals North Dakota State 23, Georgia Southern 20
RECORDS
September 15 *The Citadel 52, Appalachian State 28 *Wofford 49, Western Carolina 20 Samford 44, Gardner-Webb 23 Elon 48, West Virginia State 14 Clemson 41, Furman 7
December 8 – FCS Playoff Quarterfinals Georgia Southern 49, Old Dominion 35 North Dakota State 14, Wofford 7
2012 REVIEW
September 8 *The Citadel 23, Georgia Southern 21 Appalachian State 35, Montana 27 Elon 34, North Carolina Central 14 Samford 34, West Alabama 6 Wofford 82, Lincoln 0 Marshall 52, W. Carolina 24 Coastal Carolina 47, Furman 45 (3OT) Jacksonville State 27, Chattanooga 24
October 13 *Chattanooga 31, Furman 10 *The Citadel 45, Western Carolina 31 *Appalachian State 28, Samford 25 *Georgia Southern 17, Wofford 9
December 1 – FCS Playoffs Second Round Georgia Southern 24, Central Arkansas 16 Wofford 23, New Hampshire 7 Illinois State 38, Appalachian State 37 (OT)
MEET THE EAGLES
September 1 *Samford 24, Furman 21 The Citadel 49, Charleston Southern 14 Georgia Southern 58, Jacksonville 0 Wofford 34, Gardner-Webb 14 East Carolina 35, Appalachian State 13 North Carolina 62, Elon 0 South Florida 34, Chattanooga 13
October 6 *Wofford 20, Furman 17 *Samford 38, The Citadel 7 *Appalachian State 35, Elon 23 *Georgia Southern 45, Western Carolina 13
COACHING STAFF
August 30 Western Carolina 42, Mars Hill 14
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
131
E FA A
MEMB ERS INCLU HIP DES Tailgate
Parties Home G ames A Footba ll Letterm en’s Dire ctory Invitatio ns to Spe cial Even ts at Select
EAGLE FOOTBALL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FORMER GEORGIA SOUTHERN FOOTBALL PLAYERS, COACHES, MANAGERS & TRAINERS
E FA A
TORS F DIREC O D R A BO sident pkins – Pre Darryl Ho son – Past President ichard ent John (JR) R ckton – Past Presid to S n e rt sid t Robe n – Past Pre sident e rd u D im T re de – Past P Mel McBri cy Ham Tra r Garry Mille in rv Terry Ha g in Joey Cush k ic d d e R Dusty e is W tt a M rton o h T Dennette s w re d n Raja A co c o R a L s a Thom ll e Isaac Ferr
2000 NAT IO N A L
C H A M P IO
N S H IP T E AM REUN IO N
A C C O M P L IS H M
COACH ERK RUSSELL FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Fans and friends of the Russell Family and Georgia Southern Football have made contributions in Coach Erk Russell’s memory toward a scholarship endowment to honor our legendary coach. During the Blue-White game in April 2008, the EFAA announced that an initial $50,000 was raised. The Erk Russell Football scholarship will be awarded annually by the football coaching staff to the young man on the Eagle football team who most exemplifies the qualities Coach Russell sought in a football player during his storied coaching career.
TO JOIN OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
EFAA
P.O. Box 8115-01 Statesboro, GA 30460 912.478.5520
ENTS
Name annual Erk Russell Scholarship Award recipients Contributions to Ge orgia Southern University and At hletic Foundation for scholarships Over $140,000 contr ibuted to Eagle Football team Annual Reverse Ra ffle and Legends of Georgia Southern Golf Outing which together ne tted over $75,000 Scholarship assistan ce for Eagles to return to complet e their degrees Started annual Er k Russell Classic at Paulson Stadiu m
EAGLES GATA
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
PASSING
Game............................... 36, Jaybo Shaw, at Furman, 2010 Season............................................290, Chaz Williams, 2002 Career.................................. 996, Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
Game..................10, Raja Andrews vs. Samford, 11-8-2008 Raja Andrews at The Citadel OT, 11-1-08 Season............................................. 64, Raja Andrews, 2008 Career......................................127, Raja Andrews, 2005-08
Game.....................56, Lee Chapple at Furman, 11-15-2008 Season..............................................360, Lee Chapple, 2009 Career........................................... 673, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
RECEIVING YARDS
Game.............. 419, Tracy Ham vs. Furman, 12-21-1985 (P) Season.....................................1,852, Antonio Henton, 2008 Career........................................ 5,757, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
RushES
Rushing YARDS
Game........ 333, Adrian Peterson vs. UMass, 12-4-1999 (P) Season.....................................1,932, Adrian Peterson, 1998 Career.................................6,559, Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
2013 SEASON
YARDS PER ATTEMPT
Season...................7.52, Adrian Peterson (257-1,932), 1998 Career...................... 6.75, Ricky Harris (320-2161), 1983-86
YARDS PER GAME
Season...................175.6, Adrian Peterson (11-1,932), 1998 Career........... 156.2, Adrian Peterson (42-6559), 1998-2001
Rushing TOUCHDOWNS
COACHING STAFF
Game......................... 6, Jayson Foster at Coastal Carolina, (1Q-2, 2Q-1, 4Q-3) 9-15-2007 Season........................................... 28, Adrian Peterson,1999 Career......................................84, Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
Consecutive Games Scoring a Rushing TD
Season...............................................12, Jayson Foster, 2005 Career..................................14, Adrian Peterson, 1998-2001 (regular season only)
MOST 100-yard Rushing Games
RECEPTIONS
Game............191, Reggie McCutchen vs. Elon, 10-14-2006 Season........................................... 873, Raja Andrews, 2008 Career................................... 1,854, Monty Sharpe, 1983-86
YARDS PER RECEPTION
Game (min 5 rec)............... 27.3 (7-191), Reggie McCutcheon vs. Elon, 10-14-2006 Season (min 20 rec) 25.05, (22-551), Teddy Craft, 2003-05 Career (min 40 rec).......... 24.16, (45-1,087), J.J. Wilcox, 2010
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
Game.....3, Corey Joyner vs. Western Illinois, 12-12-98 (P) Season................................................8, Chris Johnson, 2000 Career..........................................18, Monty Sharpe, 1983-86
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
Season................................................5, Raja Andrews, 2008
(123 at Northeastern OT, 143 vs. Elon, 121 at WCU, 102 at The Citadel, 114 vs. Samford)
Career.............................................5, Raja Andrews 2005-08
Most Receptions by a Running Back
Season.............................................. 45, Adam Urbano, 2009
ATTEMPTS
YARDS PASSING
YARDS PER ATTEMPT
Season (min 50 att)........... 13.6, Jayson Foster (842-62), 2005 Career (min 200 att)........... 9.9, Greg Hill (3369-342), 1996-99
COMPLETIONS
Game.......39, Lee Chapple at Furman (58 att.), 11-15-2008 Season..............................................233, Lee Chapple, 2009 Career........................................... 352, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
YARDS PER COMPLETION
Season (min 25 com)........ 25.5 (842-33), Jayson Foster, 2005 Career (min 100 com).19.95 (2534-127), C. Williams, 2001-04
TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Game.........................4, Chaz Williams vs. Elon, 10-2-2004 Greg Hill vs. Western Illinois, 12-12-1994 (P) Tracy Ham vs. Furman, 12-21-1985 (P) Season...........................................15, Antonio Henton, 2008 Career...............................................33, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
Season................................15, Adrian Peterson, 1998, 1999 Career.......... 40 (54 w/playoffs), Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
Consecutive 100-yard Rushing Games MEET THE EAGLES
Season............................... 15, Adrian Peterson, 1998, 1999 Career.......... 36 (48 w/playoffs), Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
GAMES GAINING 200 YARDS OR MORE
Season...............5 (6 with playoffs), Adrian Peterson, 1998 Career........8 (12 with playoffs), Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
SEASONS GAINING 1,000 YARDS OR MORE
Career.................. 4, Adrian Peterson (1998, ‘99, 2000, ‘01)
Rushing YARDS BY QB
Game........... 316, Jerick McKinnon vs. UCA, 12-1-2012 (P) Season......................................... 1,844, Jayson Foster, 2007 Career......................................... 3,309, Greg Hill, 1996-1999
ADRIAN PETERSON
2012 REVIEW
Consecutive 100-yard Rushing Games BY QB
Season/Career.................................10, Chaz Williams, 2002
Rushing YARDS BY A FRESHMAN
[NCAA CAREER RUSHING LEADER]
Game.......... 255, Domnique Swope vs. ODU, 12-3-2011 (P) Season.....................................1,932, Adrian Peterson, 1998
Rushing YARDS IN A SEASON OPENER
HISTORY
RECORDS
............................................231, Jayson Foster (11 att, 3td) vs. West Georgia, 9-8-2007
134
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
LOWEST INTERCEPTION PERCENTAGE 400-YARD GAMES
Career................................................. 2, Tracy Ham, 1983-86 419 vs. Furman, 1985 (P); 402 at East Carolina, 1984
300-YARD GAMES
Season/Career......1, Tracy Ham vs. Arkansas St., 1986 (P) 1, Lee Chapple at Furman, 2008, 1, Travis Clark vs. Elon, 2006
SCORING POINTS
Game Season Career.
POINTS BY A KICKER
36, (6 TD) Jayson Foster at Coastal Carolina, 9-15-07 174 (29 TD), Adrian Peterson, 1999 524, Adrian Peterson (87 TD, 1 PAT) 1999-01
TOUCHDOWNS
Game................18, Scott Shelton vs. Fla. A&M, 12-1-01 (P) 4 FG, 6 PAT Season................. 102, (19 FG, 45 PAT), Adrian Mora, 2010 Career.......... 328, (57 FG, 157 PAT), Adrian Mora, 2008-11
EXTRA POINTS MADE
Game.......10, Chris Chambers vs. N. Arizona, 11-27-99 (P) vs. WCU, 10-9-1999 Season..........................................69, Chris Chambers, 1999 Career........................................ 157, Adrian Mora, 2008-11
Season.............................................5, Antonio Henton, 2008 Career..............10 (8 regular season), Tracy Ham, 1983-86
PASS EFFICIENCY
TOUCHDOWNS RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS
Season (min 100 att)..........................174.3, Greg Hill, 1999 Career (Min. 200 att)............151.4, Jayson Foster, 2004-07
HIGHEST PCT. OF PASSES FOR TD
Season.........................12.9%, Jayson Foster (8 in 62), 2005 Career................8.4% , Chaz Williams (23 in 275), 2001-04
GAME....... 6, Jayson Foster vs. Coastal Carolina, 9-15-07 (scored six rushing TDs) Season.............................................38, Chaz Williams, 2004 Career....... 85, Chaz Williams, 2001-04 (62 rush , 23 pass) 85, Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 (84 rush, 1 pass)
Game.......10, Chris Chambers vs. N. Arizona, 11-27-99 (P) vs. WCU, 10-9-1999 Season..........................................72, Chris Chambers, 1999 Career........................................ 159, Adrian Mora, 2008-11 Season................................................56, Adrian Mora, 2011 Career........................................ 151, Adrian Mora, 2008-11 from Sept. 20, 2008 through Dec. 3, 2011 NCAA FCS Record
FIELD GOALS MADE
Game.......................... 5, Sean Holland vs. Furman, 11-8-03 ................................... Reed Haley at The Citadel, 11-19-94 Season................................................19, Adrian Mora, 2010 Career.......................................... 57, Adrian Mora, 2008-11
YARDS PER ATTEMPT
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Season............................13.6, Jayson Foster (842-62), 2005 Career............................ 9.9, Greg Hill (342-3,369), 1996-99
Game.....................7, Reed Haley at The Citadel, 11-19-94) Season.............................................. 24, Jesse Hartley, 2007 Career.......................................... 69, Adrian Mora, 2008-11
YARDS PER COMPLETION
COACHING STAFF
Season/Career.......................................5, Jaybo Shaw, 2011 5, Antonio Henton, 2008; 5, Chaz Williams, 2004
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH TD PASS
2013 SEASON
EXTRA POINTS ATTEMPTED
200-YARD GAMES
Game 6, Jason Foster at Coastal Carolina, 9-15-07 29, Adrian Peterson, 1999 Season Career. 87, (84 rush 3 rec) Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 1998-26 (25 rush 1 rec);1999-29 (28 rush 1 rec) 2000-14 (13 rush 1 rec), 2001-18 (18 rush)
EAGLES GATA
Season..........................0.0, Kenny Robinson (0 in 70), 1997 Career.................2.91%, Chaz Williams (8 in 275), 2001-04
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS
Season............................25.5, Jayson Foster (842-33), 2005 Career............... 19.95, Chaz Williams (2,534-127), 2001-04
Season.................................................... 12, Tim Foley, 1985 Career............................................... 19, Tim Foley, 1985-86 last 12 of 1985, first 7 of 1986
MOST INTERCEPTIONS Thrown
MEET THE EAGLES
Game..............................6, Tracy Ham vs. ETSU, 11-3-1984 Season................................................14, Lee Chapple, 2009 Career............................................. 37, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
jayson foster
[SCORED RECORD 6 TDs IN ONE GAME] 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
135
EAGLES GATA
Individual RECORDS
TOTAL OFFENSE
DEFENSE
KICKOFF RETURNS
Game.............. 509, Tracy Ham vs. Furman, 12-18-1985 (P) (R: 90 yds; P: 419 yds.) Season.........................................3,047, Jayson Foster, 2007 Career........................................ 8,969, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
Game..... 22 (13u-9a), James Dickerson at USF, 11-15-1997 .............................. Jessie Jenkins at Troy State, 9-15-1985 .....................Edward Thomas (15u-7a) vs. VMI, 10-5-1996 Season..................................133 (73s-60a), Mike West,1990 Career................375 (205u-170a), Paul Carroll, LB,1991-94
Game.................... 6, Laron Scott at Delaware, 12-18-10 (P) Laron Scott vs. Wofford, 10-9-10 Darrell Pasco vs. Furman, 11-14-09 Melvin Bell vs. Bethune-Cookman, 10-6-84 Season..................................................44, Laron Scott, 2010 Career.............................................81, Laron Scott, 2009-11
YARDS
PLAYS
Game............................. 65, Tracy Ham at ETSU, 11-3-1984 Season.....438, Lee Chapple, 2009 &Antonio Henton, 2008 Career........................................ 1,315, Tracy Ham, 1983-86
2013 SEASON
YARDS PER PLAY
Season (min 100 plays)................ 9.09 (258-2,346), Greg Hill, 1999 Career (min 300 plays)..7.4,(802-5,934), Jayson Foster, 2004-07
YARDS PER GAME
Season (min 8 gms)..... 277.0, (11g-3,047), Jayson Foster, 2007 Career (min 15 gms)..... 213.5,(42g-8,969), Tracy Ham, 1983-86
Yards Total Offense by a Freshman
Game......... 255, Dominique Swope vs. ODU, 12-3-2011 (P) Season............................... 1,932 by Adrian Peterson, 1998
COACHING STAFF
GAMES WITH 300 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE
TACKLES BY A LINEMAN
Game............... 22, Jessie Jenkins at Troy State, 9-15-1985 Season...................... 130 (86u-44a), Edward Thomas, 1996 Career........... 353 (173u-180a), Freddy Pesquiera, 1999-02
TACKLES BY A LINEBACKER
Game....... 21, Everett Sharpe vs. The Citadel, 11-26-88 (P) Season................................ 133 (73u-60a), Mike West, 1990 Career..................... 375 (205u-170a), Paul Carroll, 1991-94
TACKLES BY A DEFENSIVE BACK
Game..... 22 (13u-9a), James Dickerson at USF, 11-15-1997 Season......................121 (65u-56a), James Dickerson, 1997 Career........................................282, Rob Stockton, 1992-95
TACKLES FOR LOSS
Season................................................6, Jayson Foster, 2007 ............................................................... 5, Tracy Ham, 1986 Career................. 9 (12 with playoffs), Tracy Ham, 1983-86
Game.......... 5, Dakota Walker at The Citadel (OT), 11-1-08 4.5, Eric Hadley at Appalachian State, 10-18-2003 Season.......................................22.0, Voncellies Allen, 1999 Career..................................59.0, Voncellies Allen, 1996-99
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 300 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE
SACKS
............................................................... 4, Tracy Ham, 1986 (340 at ECU, 337 at WKU, 327 at UCF, 379 vs. JMU)
SEASONS WITH 2,000 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE
........................................................ 3, Tracy Ham, 1984-86 ( (1984: 2401; 1985: 2156, 1986: 2820)
SEASONS WITH 1,000 YARDS RUSHING & 1,000 PASSING
...................................................... 2, Greg Hill, 1998 & 1999
Game................... 5, Giff Smith at Chattanooga , 9-17-1988 Season.......................................15.5 by Darren Alford, 1988 Career ....................25.0 (22u, 6a) Brent Russell, 2008-2012
INTERCEPTIONS
Game......3, Rodney Oglesby vs. Savannah State, 9-7-1991 Season........6, by six individuals, last by Laron Scott, 2010. Career............................................. 16, Nay Young, 1983-87
KICKOFF RETURNS
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS
Game......................... 173, Laron Scott vs. Wofford, 10-9-10 Season.............................................1,161, Laron Scott, 2010 Career........................................2,257, Laron Scott, 2009-11
KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE
Season (min 15 rec)... 30.59, (34-1,041), Laron Scott, 2011 Career (min 25 rec).27.86, (81-2,257), Laron Scott, 2009-11
KICKOFF RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
........................................... 1 by 11 players 12 times, last by Laron Scott vs. Alabama, (95 yards) 11-19-2011
PUNT RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
Game.......................9, Dexter Dawson vs. VMI, 10-23-1993 Season...................................44, Anthony J. Williams, 2002 Career............................118, Anthony J. Williams, 1999-02
PUNT RETURN YARDS
Game.............................. 143, Anthony J. Williams, 9-22-01 Season.................................474, Anthony J. Williams, 2002 Career.........................1,126, Anthony J. Williams, 1999-02
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
Season (min 15 rec)... 15.94, (17-271), Dexter Dawson, 1995 Career (min 25 rec)................. 16.12, (25-403), Raja Andrews ...................................................................................2004-08
CAREER 3,000 YARDS RUSHING & 3,000 PASSING
.........................Greg Hill (3,309 rush, 3,369 pass), 1996-99 Tracy Ham (3,212 rush, 5.757 pass), 1983-86
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
Game................................. 1 by 13 players 17 times, last by Darreion Robinson (46 yards) at App. State, 10-29-2011 Season........................................... 1 by 13 players, 17 times last by Darreion Robinson, 2011 Career..........................................2, Raja Andrews, 2005-08 Jayson Foster, 2004-07 Anthony Williams, 1999-02 Rodney Oglesby, 1988-91
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
TOTAL TACKLES
PUNTING PUNTS
Game....................................11, Eric Smith at Miami, 9-3-94 Bill Thatcher vs. Jacksonville St., 10-24-92 Season.................................................. 73, Don Norton, 1991 Career...................................195, Charlie Edwards, 2008-11
RECORDS
PUNTING YARDS
JESSIE JENKINS
HISTORY
[SET RECORD WITH 22 TACKLES IN A SINGLE GAME]
136
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Game...........................490, Eric Smith at Miami (11att), 9-3-94 Season............................................ 2,980, Don Norton, 1991 Career.............................. 7,896, Charlie Edwards, 2008-11
PUNTING AVERAGE
Game...........48.2, C. Edwards vs. UTC (4-193), 10-17-2009 Season (min 15 att)........ 42.69, (16-683), Scott Shelton, 1999 Career (min 40 att).....40.82, (73-2,980), Don Norton, 1990-91
RUSHING Game............................................. 80 vs. Furman, 11-5-2005 Both Teams, Game.......124, at James Madison, 11-4-1989 Season.......................................................................859, 2002 Per Game............................................................... 61.3, 2001
Rushing YARDS
Game.................................. 665, Glenville State, 11-12-1994 Both Teams, Game...................801, vs. Youngstown State, ..............................................(GS-638, YSU-163) 12-20-99 (P) Season....................................................................5,591, 2012 Per Game...............................................................419.0, 1999
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS scoring Season....................................................................7,823, 2002 Yards per Game....................................................663.4, 1999
Game..................................103, at East Carolina, 9-22-1984 Both Teams, Game...........170, at East Carolina, 9-22-1984
Game............................ 84 vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-11-2004 Largest Margin, Victory.....81 (84-3) vs. Johnson C. Smith 9-11-2004 Largest Margin, Defeat.... 56, (0-56) at Miami, Fla. ,9-3-94 Largest 4th Quarter Comeback...............28 points at WCU 31-3 w/11 minutes remaining in 4Q), 10-25-2008 Both Teams, Game...103, vs. Old Dominion, 12-3-2011 (P) Season.......................................................................564, 2004 Per Game............................................................... 50.0, 1999
First downs
most touchdowns
total offense Plays
Game............................................57, at Furman, 11-15-2008 Both Teams.........92, at Furman, 11-15-2008 (GS-57, F-35) Season.......................................................................412, 2009 Per Game............................................................... 37.5, 2009
First downs, Both teams
most attempts
most completions
Game............................................40, at Furman, 11-15-2008 Both Teams.........59, at Furman, 11-15-2008 (GS-40, F-19) Season.......................................................................261, 2009 Per Game.................................................................23.7, 2008
fewest attempts
total yards offense
Game............................732 at Western Carolina, 10-9-1999 Both Teams, Game................. 1,216, vs. Northern Arizona, (NAU 557, GSU 659) 11-27-99 (P) Season....................................................................6,575, 2002 Per Game............................................................. 551.7, 1999
most plays
Game...................... 0, several, last vs. Wofford, 10-13-2012 Season............................................................40, 2012 & 2001
Game...................................103 at East Carolina, 9-22-1984 Both Teams, Game...........170, at East Carolina, 9-22-1984 Season.......................................................................859, 2002 Per Game............................................................... 74.6, 2004
most yards passing
yards per play
fewest completions
Game..................419 vs. Furman (Tacoma), 12-20-1985 (P) Season....................................................................2,721, 2008 Yards per Game....................................................274.4, 2008
completion percentage & Efficiency
fewest turnovers
Game..............................0, several, last at ODU, 12-8-12 (P) Season.........................................................................11, 1992 Per Game................................................................. 1.0, 1992
most yards per attempt
most passing touchdowns
Game....................................................4 vs. Elon, 10-2-2004; 4 vs. Western Illinois, 12-12-1998 (P); 4 vs. Furman, 12-21-1985 (P) Season.........................................................................20, 2008 Per Game................................................................. 1.8, 2008
field goals
Game............................................... 5 vs. Furman, 11-8-2003 .................................................. 5 at The Citadel, 11-19-1994 Both Teams, Game....9 (GS-4, Elon-5), at Elon, 10-13-2007 (Ties NCAA FCS record) Season.........................................................................19, 2010 Per Game.................................................. 1.54, 2007 & 1987
Extra points
Game................................10 vs. Northern Arizona, 11-27-1999 Both Teams, Game..... 13, at South Dakota State, 10-29-05 13 vs. Northern Arizona, 11-27-1999 Two-point coversions, Season....................................... 1983
Returns most punt Returns
Game................................................... 10 at VMI, 10-23-1993 Most, Season..............................................................48, 2002 Least, Season.............................................................18, 2005 Most Touchdowns, Game.......................1 on 17 occasions, last: 46 yards at Appalachian State, 10-29-11 Most Touchdowns, Season........................................3, 1991
Season......................................................................11.5, 1992
Most yards per completion
Game.......................................33.2 vs. App. State 11-3-2012 Season......................................................................30.6, 1992
2012 REVIEW
Game..............................89.3 at Wofford (25-28), 10-2, 2009 Season.....................................................63.3 (261-412), 2009 Highest Passing Efficiency.................................173.5, 2004
Game.......... 12.2 vs. Western Carolina (60-732), 10-9-1999 Season......................................................................7.63, 1999
Game............................ 11 vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-11-2004 Season.........................................................................61, 1999 Per Game............................................................... 5.54, 1999
MEET THE EAGLES
Game...................... 0, several, last vs. Wofford, 10-13-2012 Season.........................................................................92, 2005 Per Game...................................................................7.7, 2005
Total, Game...............................61 vs. Marshall, 11-18-1989 Rushing, Game....................... 38 vs. Hofstra, 12-2-2000 (P) Passing, Game........................ 31 at The Citadel, 11-1-2008 31 at UCF, 9-15-1984 Penalty, Game...... 7 vs. East Tennessee State, 10-31-1998
most rushing touchdowns
COACHING STAFF
Passing
Total, Season............................................................308, 2012 Rushing, Season......................................................272, 2012 Passing, Season.......................................................112, 2008 Penalty, Season..........................................................21, 1988
Game..............12 vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-11-2004 (11r, 1p) Both Teams, Game............15 vs Old Dominion, 12-3-11 (P) (GS-8, ODU-7) Season.........................................................................77, 2004 Per Game........................................................................... 7.0
2013 SEASON
Game.............................11.0 vs. Howard (48-529), 11-10-12 Season......................................................................7.05, 1999
Total, Game..........................35 at East Carolina, 9-22-1984 Rushing, Game...............31 vs. Glenville State, 11-12-1994 Passing, Game.....................20 at East Carolina, 9-22-1984 Penalty, Game.........................4 at Oregon State, 9-18-1999
Rushing YARDS PER ATTEMPT
points scored
EAGLES GATA
RushES
Team RECORDS
most punt return yards
Game.................................. 143 vs. Chattanooga, 9-22-2001 Season.......................................................................530, 2002 Per Return............................................................. 15.9, 1984
interceptions thrown
Most, Game..........................................6 at ETSU, 11-3-1984 Most, Season.............................................17, 2009 and 2008 Fewest, Season............................................................2, 1989
Kickoff Returns
Most Touchdowns, Game.......................1 on 12 occasions, last: 95 yards at Alabama, 11-19-11 Most Touchdowns, Season.......................2, 2011 and 1997
RECORDS
Game......................................... 9 vs. UMass, 12-19-1988 (P) Most, Season..............................................................58, 2010 Least, Season.............................................................21, 1984
most kickoff return yards
Game.............................................. 382 at Samford, 9-3-2011 Season....................................................................1,362, 2010 Per Return............................................................. 25.5, 1997
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
137
Team RECORDS EAGLES GATA
Kicking
field goal percentage
Game............1.000, several, last at Furman, (1-1) 10-20-12 Season..........................................................1.000, (9-9), 2004
extra points
Game..... 10, several, last vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-11-2004 Season.........................................................................72, 1999
extra point percentage
2013 SEASON
Game............1.000, several, last 7-7 at ODU, 12-8-2012 (P) Season......................................................1.000, (45-45), 2010
punts
Most, Game................................11 at Miami (Fla.) 9-3-1994 11 vs. Jacksonville State, 10-24-1992 Least, Game....................0 vs. James Madison, 11-15-1986 Least by Both Teams.........0 vs. James Madison, 11-15-86 Most, Season..............................................................73, 1991 Least, Season.............................................................31, 2011
COACHING STAFF
Punting yardage
Game...........................................11 at Miami (Fla.) 9-3-1994 11 vs. Jacksonville State, 10-24-1992 Season.....................................................................2,980 1991
Fumbles Caused, Game....... 7, at The Citadel, 10-23-2010 7, vs. Savannah State, 11-24-1983 Fumbles Caused, Season.........................................36, 1987 Recovered, Game.................. 6, at The Citadel, 10-23-2010 6 vs. Furman, 11-8-1997 Recovered, Season....................................................21, 1997 Turnovers Caused, Game............................9 (3-int, 6-fum), at The Citadel, 10-23-10 Most Interceptions, Game... 7, vs. Savannah State, 9-7-91 7, vs. Chattanooga , 9-26-1986 Most Interceptions, Season.....................................22, 1984 Yards on INT returns, Game............. 142, vs. Chattanooga 9-22-2001 Yards on INT returns, Season................................334, 1999 Most Touchdowns on INTs, Game........1 on 12 occasions, last: 95 yards at Alabama, 11-19-11 Most Touchdowns on INTs, Season........3, 1999 and 2000
Fewest YARDS ALLOWed
Total.........................712, at Appalachian State, 10-24-2009 Rushing.............................................415, at Miami, 9-3-1994 Passing....................527, vs. Bethune-Cookman, 10-6-1984
Fewest points allowed
Game.... 0, multiple times, last at The Citadel, 2010 (20-0) Season.......................................................................132, 2001 Per Game............................................................... 12.0, 2001 Fewest Rushing Touchdowns, season..................15, 1989 Fewest Passing Touchdowns, season.....................6, 1989
2012 REVIEW
Fewest Rushing yards allowed
Game..................................................-19 at Elon, 10-13-2007 Season....................................................................1,078, 1982 Per Game............................................................... 98.0, 1982
Fewest rushing attempts
Game..................................10 vs. Valdosta State, 9-12-1992 Season.......................................................................392, 2009 Per Game............................................................... 34.4, 2004
fewest rushing yards per attempt
Season........................................................................2.7, 1988
RECORDS
fewest passing yards allowed
Game.........................................0 vs. The Citadel, 9-11-1993 Season....................................................................1,341, 1991 Per Game............................................................. 121.9, 1991
Fewest pass completions allowed
Game.........................................0 vs. The Citadel, 9-11-1993 Season.........................................................................92, 2000 Per Game................................................................. 8.4, 2000
Fewest pass Attempts allowed
Game.......................................3 vs. The Citadel, 11-17-1994 Season.......................................................................161, 2000 Per Game............................................................... 14.6, 2000
fewest yards per completion HISTORY
Penalties
Both Teams, Game.......29 at E. Tennessee St., 10-15-1983
Game.....................43 vs. South Carolina State, 11-27-2010 Season.......................................................................497, 2007 Per Game............................................................. 45.18, 2007
Fewest, Passing, Game................0 on five occasions (last) vs. The Citadel, 10-23-1999 Fewest, Passing, Season..........................................55, 1991
Season......................................................................10.2, 2001
Lowest completion percentage
Season......................................................................43.9, 1983
138
Fewest, Season..........................................................12, 2009 Fewest Lost, Season..................................7, 2006 and 1992 Most, Season..............................................................49, 1987 Most Lost, Season.....................................................25, 1987
Fewest Plays allowed
Most Yards Allowed
Fewest Rushing, Game.............0 on three occasions (last) vs. Elon, 9-25-2010 Fewest, Rushing, Season.........................................66, 1997
Game.......... 9 on three occasions, last at UTC, 11-10-1990 Both Teams, Game............ 16 at Savannah State, 11-24-83 Lost, Game............................... 6 vs. UMass, 12-19-1998 (P) Lost Both Teams............8 on 3 occasions (last) vs. UMass, 12-19-1998 (P)
Season......................................................................51.5, 1988 Per Game................................................................. 4.7, 1988
Defense
Fewest, Total, Game ....4,vs. Western Carolina, 9-19-2009 4 at Virginia Military, 10-23-1993 Fewest, Season........................................................155, 2001
Fumbles
most sacks
Game.....................55 vs. South Carolina State, 11-19-1988 Season....................................................................2,638, 1988 Per Play.................................................................... 3.8, 1988 Per Game............................................................. 239.8, 1988
Game (min 3 punts)....50.0 (3-150), at Chattanooga, 9-25-2004 Season......................................................................41.7, 2011
Miscellaneous
Fewest Penalties/Yards....... 0 vs. Delaware, 12-6-1997 (P) 0, at Wofford, 11-12-2011 Fewest, Season..........................................................56, 1995 Fewest, Season........................................................474, 1995 Most, Game.................. 19, vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-9-2000 Most, Season............................................................103, 2000
punting average
Fewest First Downs ALLowed MEET THE EAGLES
TurnoverS
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Most Penalty Yards
Most, Game.....................................179, at Elon, 11-15-2003 179, vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-9-2000 Most, Season............................................................877, 2000 Both Teams, Game.........................270, at Elon, 11-15-2003
Longest Plays ALL PLAYS
INTERCEPTION RETURNS
Yds Player Yr. Cl. Opponent 1. 98t......Ryan Hadden.................SS....... Jr...... vs. UTC, 9-25-99 2. 95t......Hugo Rossignol..............LB...... So..... vs. Mars Hill, 11-12-1983 3. 93t......Dreck Cooper.................CB...... Sr...... vs. Chattanooga, 9-22-2001 4. 91t......Terence McBride...........CB...... So..... at ETSU, 11-1-2003 5. 84t......Michael Berry................LB...... Jr...... vs. UCF, 10-20-1990 6. 78t......Mike Youngblood...........LB...... Jr...... at The Citadel, 10-21-2000 7. 74t......A.J. Bryant.....................FS...... Sr...... vs. Morehead State, 11-12-2005 8. 73t......A.J. Bryant.....................FS...... Jr...... at Fla. International, 11-13-2004 9. 72t......Lavelle Westbrooks.......CB...... Jr...... vs. Samford, 9-29-2012 10. 72......Marco Bradham.............CB...... Jr...... Appalachian State, 10-15-1994
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
139
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
RECORDS
FUMBLE RETURNS
Yds Name Yr. Cl. Opponent 1. 97t......Rodney Oglesby............ CB..... Jr........ vs. Valdosta State, 9-1-1990 2. 85t......Darrell Pasco.................. CB..... Sr........ at Elon, 9-26-2009 3. 78t......Dakota Walker............... DE..... Sr........ vs. Wofford, 9-27-2008 4. 76t......Mark Giles ..................... FS...... Jr........ vs. Idaho, 12-1-1990 (P) 5. 58t......Dreck Cooper................. CB..... Sr........ vs. Delaware, 9-8-2001 6. 57......Dion DuBose.................. LB..... So....... vs. Western Carolina, 9-19-09 7. 47......Daryl Morrell.................. LB..... Fr........ at Appalachian State, 10-18-97 8. 46t......Chris Rogers.................. DB..... So....... vs. South Dakota State, 10-6-07 9. 44......Dion DuBose.................. DL..... Sr........ at Furman, 10-20-2012 10. 38t......Derek Heyden................ FS...... So....... at Appalachian State, 10-24-09 38......Kiwaukee Thomas......... CB..... Jr........ vs. UMass, 12-19-1998 (P)
2012 REVIEW
LONGEST FIELD GOALS
Yds. Name Cl. Opponent, Date 1. 63......Tim Foley (Q3, 0:46) ...................Sr......vs. JMU 11-7-1987 2. 60......David Cool (Q2, 10:16) ...............Fr......at JMU 11-5-1988 3. 57......Chris Chambers (Q2, 0:00).........Sr......at Oregon St. 19-18-1999 57......Tim Foley (Q2, 0:14) ...................Sr......vs. W. Kentucky 10-31-1987 5. 55......David Cool (Q1, 7:13) .................Fr......vs. Furman 12-17-1988 (P) 6. 54......Jesse Hartley (Q4, 0:00, GW).....Jr......vs. S. Dakota St. 10-6-2007 54......David Cool (Q1, 0:00) .................Fr......at JMU 11-5-1988 54......Tim Foley (Q1, 7:33) ...................Sr......vs. UCF 10-3-1987 54......Tim Foley (Q1) ............................So.....at Chattanooga 9-28-1985 10. 53......Reed Haley (Q2, 0:26).................Jr......vs. Chattanooga 9-25-1993 53......Reed Haley (Q4, 11:25, GW).......So.....vs. Jacksonville St. 10-24-1992 53......Reed Haley (Q2, 14:55)...............So.....at Youngstown St. 12-4-92 (P) 53......David Cool (Q4, 8:34) .................Sr......vs. WCU 10-12-1991
LONGEST PUNT RETURN
Yds Name Pos. Cl. Opponent 1. 94t......Jayson Foster .............. RS.........Fr.......vs. App. St., 10-16-2004 2. 87t......Anthony Williams ....... WR........Sr.......vs. VMI, 2002 3. 85t......Dexter Dawson ........... SB.........Sr.......vs. The Citadel, 1995 4. 85......Lewis Barr.................... CB.........So......vs. Chattanooga, 9-27-2003 5. 84t......Raja Andrews.............. WR........Sr.......vs. Appalachian State,10-18-08 6. 78t......Jayson Foster............... WR........Jr.......vs. Central Ark., OT, 11-18-06 7. 76t......Melvin Bell .................. RB.........Jr.......vs. Presbyterian, 1984 8. 74t......Anthony Williams........ WR........Jr.......vs. Chattanooga, 9-22-2001 9. 72t......Anthony Williams........ WR........Fr.......vs. Youngstown St., 12-18-99 (P) 10. 69t......Rodney Oglesby.......... CB.........So......at James Madison, 11-4-1989
MEET THE EAGLES
LONGEST COMPLETION
Yds......Receiver Passer Opponent, Date 1. 85t......Jayson Foster.................Travis Clark..........at The Citadel, 10-28-2006 2. 82t......Teddy Craft....................Darius Smiley.......at Elon, 10-1-2005 3. 81t......Michael McIntosh .........Jayson Foster.......vs. West Georgia, 9-8-07 4. 80t......T.J. Anderson.................Trey Hunter..........vs. Chattanooga, 9-27-03 80t......Corey Joyner..................Greg Hill ..............vs. Chattanooga, 9-26-98 80t......Earthwind Moreland.....Greg Hill...............vs. Liberty, 11-16-1996 7. 79t......Ricky Harris ..................Tracy Ham............vs. Ark. State, 12-20-1986 79t......Carl Kearney..................Chaz Williams......vs. The Citadel, 10-26-02
COACHING STAFF
Yds Name Pos. Cl. Opponent, Date 1. 92t......Mark Myers .................SB........ Sr...............vs. App. State,10-19-2002 2. 91t......Adrian Peterson ..........RB....... RFr............vs. ETSU, 10-31-1998 3. 87t......Jerick McKinnon .........QB....... Jr...............vs. Howard, 11-10-2012 85t......Chris Wright................SB........ Sr...............at WCU, 10-8-1994 4. 84t......Anthony Williams .......WR...... So..............vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-9-00 5. 83t......Ezayi Youyoute ...........QB....... RFr............vs. WCU, 9-24-2011 83t......Jayson Foster ..............WR...... Jr...............at Furman, 11-11-2006 6. 82t......Dominique Swope ......RB....... Fr...............at Alabama, 11-17-2011 82t......Jayson Foster ..............QB....... Sr...............at Wofford, 11-3-2007 7. 80t......Robert Brown ..............RB....... Fr...............at WCU, 11-13-2010 80t......Jayson Foster ..............QB....... Sr...............vs. Citadel, 10-27-2007 80t......Jayson Foster ..............QB....... Fr...............vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-11-04 10. 79t......Ezayi Youyoute ...........QB....... RSo............vs. Jacksonville, 9-1-2012 11. 78t......Darreion Robinson ......AB....... So..............vs. Wofford, 10-9-10 78t......Johnathan Bryant .......AB....... Jr...............vs. Elon, 9-22-2012 78t......Jermaine Austin .........RB....... So..............at ETSU, 11-1-2003 78t......Marlow Warthen .........SB........ Jr...............at Furman, 11-5-1994
Longest KickOFF Returns
Yds Name Pos. Cl. Opponent, Date 1. 100t .....Corey Joyner ............... SB.........Jr........at ETSU, 11-1-1997 2. 99t......Laron Scott .................. CB.........Sr........at Samford, 9-3-2011 3. 96t......Melvin Bell .................. RB.........So.......at Valdosta St, 11-19-1983 4. 95t......Laron Scott .................. CB.........Sr........at Alabama, 11-19-2011 5. 94t......Samair Baker ............... WR........Fr........vs. Elon, 9-20-2008 94t......James Banks ............... SB.........So.......at William & Mary, 9-6-1997 94t......Chris Wright ............... SB.........So.......at Furman, 9-26-1992 8. 93t......Anthony Williams ....... WR........Sr........vs. App. St., 10-19-2002 9. 89t......Bennie Cunningham .. SB.........Sr........at Oregon St., 9-18-1999 10. 83t......Jayson Foster .............. QB/RS...Fr........vs. Wofford, 9-18-2004
2013 SEASON
Longest Run From Scrimmage
Longest PUNTS
Yds. Name Cl. Opponent, Date 1. 75......Kenny Worob...........Fr...... vs. The Citadel, 10-21-1995 2. 69......Daniel Jordan.......... So..... vs. Morehead State, 11-12-2005 3. 68......Charlie Edwards .... So..... at Appalachian State, 10-24-2009 68......Daniel Jordan.......... Fr...... at Furman, 11-6-2004 5. 66......Terry Harvin............ Fr...... at Western Carolina, 10-24-1987 6. 65......Pat Parker................ So..... vs. Bethune-Cookman, 10-12-1985 7. 64......Charlie Edwards .... So..... vs. Albany, 9-5-2009 8. 63......Don Norton.............. Sr...... vs. UCF, 10-26-1991 9. 62......Charlie Edwards .... Jr...... at Western Carolina, 11-13-2010 62......Charlie Edwards .... So..... vs. Chattanooga, 10-17-2009 62......Daniel Jordan.......... Sr...... at Coastal Carolina, 9-15-2007 62......Terry Harvin............ Sr...... vs. Idaho, 12-1-1990 (P) 62......Terry Harvin............ Sr...... vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9-22-1990 62......Terry Harvin............ So. ... vs. Furman (Pocatello) 12-17-1988 (P) 62......David Simmons....... Fr...... vs. Florida A&M, (Savannah) 9-1-1984
EAGLES GATA
Yds Name Play Opponent, Date 1. 100t .....Corey Joyner ........... Kickoff Return..........at ETSU, 11-1-1997 2. 99t......Laron Scott .............. Kickoff Return..........at Samford, 9-3-2011 3. 98t......Ryan Hadden........... Int. Return................vs. Chattanooga, 9-25-99 4. 97t......Rodney Oglesby...... Fumble Return........vs. Valdosta State, 9-1-1990 5. 96t......Melvin Bell .............. Kickoff Return..........at Valdosta St, 11-19-1983 6. 95t......Laron Scott .............. Kickoff Return..........at Alabama, 11-19-2011 95t......Hugo Rossignol........ Int. Return................vs. Mars Hill, 11-12-1983 8. 94t......Samair Baker ........... Kickoff Return..........vs. Elon, 9-20-2008 94t......James Banks ........... Kickoff Return..........at William & Mary, 9-6-1997 94t......Chris Wright ........... Kickoff Return..........at Furman, 9-26-1992 94t......Jayson Foster .......... Punt Return.............vs. App. St., 10-16-2004 12. 93t......Anthony Williams.... Kickoff Return..........vs. App. St., 10-19-2002 93t......Dreck Cooper........... Int. Return................vs. Chattanooga, 9-22-2001 14. 92t......Mark Myers.............. Rush.........................vs. App. State, 10-19-2002 15. 91t......Terence McBride..... Int. Return................at ETSU, 11-1-2003 91t......Adrian Peterson....... Rush.........................vs. ETSU, 10-31-1998
TOP PERFORMANCES — Rushing
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
RUSHING YARDS – GAME
RUSHING ATTEMPTS – SEASON
Pl. #..... C..TD Name (Neutral Location)..... Year (Playoffs) 1. 333...32...5 Adrian Peterson vs. UMass................1999 (P) 2. 316...34...2 Jerick McKinnon vs. Central Ark.......2012 (P) 3. 280...24...3 Joe Ross vs. Marshall...............................1989 4. 279...28...3 Jayson Foster at Wofford.........................2007 5. 255...31...2 Dominique Swope vs. ODU................2011 (P) 6. 253...28.*6 Jayson Foster at Coastal Carolina...........2007 7. 247...25...3 Peterson vs. Youngstown St. (Finley).1999 (P) 8. 238 ..26...4 Greg Hill vs. Florida A&M..................1997 (P) 9. 232...33...4 Adrian Peterson vs. UConn................1998 (P) 10. 231...11...3 Jayson Foster vs. West Georgia..............2007 231...22...5 Adrian Peterson at The Citadel...............1998
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Full listing of Eagle 100-yard rushers listed on page _____.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
RUSHING YARDS – SEASON
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
1,932....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1998 1,844....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 1,817....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2012 1,807....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1999 1,546....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2005 1,481....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 1,461....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2003 1,459....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2001 1,422....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 1,416....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2002 1,361....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2000 1,354....Joe Ross................................................... 1989 1,251....Dominique Swope.................................. 2012 1,238....Roderick Russell..................................... 1996 1,172....Roderick Russell..................................... 1997 1,084....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 1,061....Greg Hill.................................................. 1998 1,048....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 1,023....Dominique Swope.................................. 2011 1,018....Joe Ross................................................... 1987 1,004....Robert Brown.......................................... 2010
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
6,559....Adrian Peterson.................................1998-01 5,411....Jermaine Austin................................2002-05 3,876....Joe Ross..............................................1987-90 3,835....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 3,326....Roderick Russell................................1994-97 3,309....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 3,212....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 2,849....Jerick McKinnon.......................2010-present 2,768....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 2,379....Gerald Harris.....................................1983-86 2,290....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 2,274....Dominique Swope....................2011-present 2,161....Ricky Harris........................................1983-86 2,063....Robert Brown.................................2010-2012 1,967....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 1,935....Lester Efford......................................1988-91 1,884....Charles Bostick..................................1991-95
1. 2. 3. 6. 12. 16.
140
290....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 269....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2012 261....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 261....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2001 257....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1998 248....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1999 244....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2002 239....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 233....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2005 230....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2000 224....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2003
RUSHING ATTEMPTS – CAREER
996....Adrian Peterson.................................1998-01 857....Jermaine Austin................................2002-05 695....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 687....Joe Ross..............................................1987-90 643....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 603....Chaz Williams....................................2001-05 575....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 569....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 535....Roderick Russell................................1994-97 517....Kenny Robinson.................................1997-97
6 ..Jayson Foster at Coastal Carolina.....9-15-07 5 ...Adrian Peterson vs. VMI ...................9-30-00 5 ...Adrian Peterson vs. UMass......... 12-4-99 (P) 5 ...Adrian Peterson vs. The Citadel.....10-24-98 5 ...Gerald Harris vs. NC A&T......... 11-29-86 (P) 4....Jerick McKinnon at ODU.............. 12-8-12 (P) 4....Jermaine Austin at SDSU.................10-29-05 4....Chaz Williams at The Citadel......10-23-2004 4....A. Peterson vs. Savannah State.......9-1-2001 4....A. Peterson vs. VMI........................9-30-2000 4....A. Peterson at ETSU.....................10-30-1999 4....A. Peterson at Wofford...................9-11-1999 4....A. Peterson vs. Chattanooga.........9-25-1999 4....A. Peterson vs. Jacksonville St......9-12-1998 4....A. Peterson at Chattanooga..........9-26-1998 4....Greg Hill at Furman........................11-7-1998 4....Greg Hill vs. FAMU................. 11-29-1997 (P) 4....Charles Bostick vs. FAMU..................... 1991 4....Ernest Thompson vs. West Georgia..... 1989 4....Ernest Thompson vs. FAMU.................. 1988
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS – SEASON
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11.
28....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1999 27....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 25....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004 25....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1998 24....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 21....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 20....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2012 19....Ernest Thompson................................... 1988 18....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2001 18....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 17....Gerald Harris.......................................... 1986
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS – CAREER
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
RUSHING YARDS – CAREER
RUSHING ATTEMPTS – GAME
36....Jaybo Shaw at Furman................11-20-2010 35....Jerick McKinnon at Citadel..........10-23-2010 34....Jerick McKinnon vs. UCA........ 12-1-2012 (P) 34....Adrian Peterson at Delaware.. 12-9-2000 (P) 34....Charles Bostick at EKU .................10-5-1991 33....Jayson Foster vs. Furman..............11-5-2005 33....Chaz Williams vs. UNH.............. 11-27-04 (P) 33....Jermaine Austin vs. FIU................10-4-2003 33....Adrian Peterson vs. UConn..... 12-5-1998 (P) 33....Adrian Peterson at ETSU............ 10-30-1999 33....Gerald Harris vs. Mars Hill..........11-12-1983 32....Adam Urbano vs. Chattanooga...10-17-2009 32....Chaz Williams at WCU.................10-12-2002 32....Charles Bostick vs. JMU..............10-19-1992 32....Roderick Russell vs FAMU...........11-29-1997 31....Jerick McKinnon at NDSU.......... 12-14-12 (P) 31....Dominique Swope vs. ODU........ 12-3-011 (P) 31....Adrian Peterson at ETSU.............10-27-2001 31....Raymond Gross vs. Nevada... 12-15-1990 (P) 31....Charles Bostick vs. Furman...........11-4-1995 31....Kenny Robinson vs. App. State...10-19-1996
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS – GAME
1. 2. 6.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
84....Adrian Peterson.............................1998-2001 62....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 54....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 53....Gerald Harris.....................................1983-86 49....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 42....Ernest Thompson..............................1985-89 41....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 36....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 36....Joe Ross..............................................1987-90 35....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01
Rushing — TOP PERFORMANCES YARDS PER RUSH – CAREER
(Minimum 100 attempts) 7.52....Adrian Peterson (257-1,932).................. 1998 7.43....Ricky Harris (111-825)............................ 1985 7.29....Adrian Peterson (248-1,807).................. 1999 7.13....Greg Hill (152-1,084)............................... 1999 7.07....Jayson Foster (261-1,844)...................... 2007 6.89....Robert Brown (136-937)......................... 2011 6.75....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2012 6.73....Roderick Russell (184-1,238).................. 1996 6.68....Lamar Lewis (143-955)........................... 2007 6.64....Jermaine Austin (233-1,546).................. 2005 6.52....Jermaine Austin (557-1,461).................. 2003
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS BY CLASS YEAR RUSHING YARDS – SENIOR
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
1,817....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2012 1,361....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2000 1,354....Joe Ross................................................... 1989 1,238....Roderick Russell..................................... 1996 1,061....Greg Hill.................................................. 1998 988....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2004 825....Ricky Harris............................................. 1985 782....Lamar Lewis........................................... 2006 773....Raymond Gross....................................... 1989 751....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 737....James Williams....................................... 1992
RUSHING YARDS – SOPHOMORE
1,807....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1999 1,481....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 1,461....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2003 1,422....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 1,251....Dominique Swope.................................. 2012 937....Robert Brown.......................................... 2011 898....Greg Hill.................................................. 1997 824....Chris Covington...................................... 2006 772....Raymond Gross....................................... 1988 707....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 636....Joe Ross................................................... 1988
RUSHING YARDS – FRESHMAN
1,932....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1998 1,416....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2002 1,023....Dominique Swope.................................. 2011 1,018....Joe Ross................................................... 1987 1,004....Robert Brown.......................................... 2010 706....Tracy Ham............................................... 1983 628....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 559....Gerald Harris.......................................... 1983 529....Raymond Gross....................................... 1987 495....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2010
HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
[SET RECORD FOR RUSHING YARDS BY A QB WITH 316]
RECORDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
jerick McKINNON
RUSHING YARDS – JUNIOR
2012 REVIEW
1,844....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 1,546....Jermaine Austin..................................... 2005 1,459....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2001 1,172....Roderick Russell..................................... 1997 1,084....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 1,048....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 955....Lamar Lewis........................................... 2007 954....Gerald Harris.......................................... 1986 952....Lester Efford........................................... 1991 868....Joe Ross................................................... 1990
MEET THE EAGLES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
41. 186...31...1 Adrian Peterson vs. App. St.....................2000 42. 183...31...3 Adrian Peterson vs. Illinois St...........1999 (P) 183 ..31...1 Adrian Peterson at Furman.....................1998 44. 182 ..35...1 Jerick McKinnon at The Citadel..............2010 182...25...4 Adrian Peterson vs. VMI..........................2000 182...32...0 Joe Ross vs. Middle Tennessee St..........1989 47. 181...29...1 Adrian Peterson at WCU..........................2000 181...18...5 Gerald Harris vs. N.C. A&T...............1986 (P) 49. 180...24...3 Tracy Ham vs. Arkansas State......1986 (P-N) 50. 178...24...1 Robert Brown at William & Mary......2010 (P) 178...27...3 Jayson Foster at South Dakota St............2005 178...26...3 Adrian Peterson vs. Colgate..............1998 (P) 178...32...1 Adrian Peterson at WCU..........................1998 178...17...2 Gerald Harris at N. Iowa....................1985 (P) 178...25...1 Clint Harper at Savannah State...............1983 56. 175...20...1 Jayson Foster at App. St..........................2007 175...23...3 Adrian Peterson at VMI...........................2001 175...23...1 James Williams at East Tenn. St.............1993 59. 174...29...1 Roderick Russell at USF...........................1997 174...20...2 Roderick Russell vs. Liberty....................1996 61. 173...18...1 Raymond Gross vs. Maine.................1987 (P) 62. 172...15...1 Lamar Lewis vs. Coastal Carolina...........2006 172...28...2 Adrian Peterson at Oregon St..................1999 64. 171...29...4 Jerick McKinnon at Old Dominion.....2012 (P) 171...32...2 Chaz Williams at Western Carolina........2002 66. 170...23...1 Gerald Harris at Mid. Tenn. St.................1986 67. 169...18...0 Robert Brown vs. UTC..............................2011 169...16...1 Gerald Harris vs. S. Carolina St...............1986 69. 168...31...1 Jerick McKinnon at NDSU..................2012 (P) 168...18...1 Adrian Peterson at Jacksonville State....1999 71. 167.....8...2 Jermaine Austin at UTC..........................2004 72. 166...16...2 Roderick Russell vs. The Citadel.............1997 73. 165...27...0 Dominique Swope at Wofford..................2011 74. 164...11...3 Ezayi Youyoute vs. Jacksonville..............2012 75. 163...32...4 Trey Hunter vs. WCU...............................2003 76. 162...13...2 Jerick McKinnon vs. Samford..................2012 162...17...3 Adrian Peterson vs. Johnson C. Smith....2000 162...26...2 Tracy Ham at Nevada.........................1986 (P) 162...33...2 Gerald Harris at Nevada....................1986 (P)
COACHING STAFF
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Pl. #..... C..TD Name / Opponent................. Year (Playoffs) 1. 333...32...5 Adrian Peterson vs. UMass................1999 (P) 2. 316...34...2 Jerick McKinnon vs. Central Ark.......2012 (P) 3. 280...24...3 Joe Ross vs. Marshall...............................1989 4. 279...28...3 Jayson Foster at Wofford.........................2007 5. 255...31...2 Dominique Swope vs. ODU................2011 (P) 6. 253...28.*6 Jayson Foster at Coastal Carolina...........2007 7. 247...25...3 Adrian Peterson vs. YSU................1999 (P-N) 8. 238 ..26...4 Greg Hill vs. Florida A&M..................1997 (P) 9. 232...33...4 Adrian Peterson vs. UConn................1998 (P) 10. 231...11...3 Jayson Foster vs. West Georgia..............2007 231...22...5 Adrian Peterson at The Citadel...............1998 12. 228...29...2 Greg Hill vs. UMass........................1998 (P-N) 13. 222...21...4 Adrian Peterson vs. UTC..........................1999 14. 221...29...4 Adrian Peterson at UTC...........................1998 221...24...1 Roderick Russell at The Citadel..............1996 16. 219...28...1 Greg Hill vs. Furman................................1999 219...19...4 Greg Hill at Furman..................................1998 219...21...4 Adrian Peterson vs. Jacksonville State...1998 19. 216...29...1 Chris Covington vs. C. Conn. State........ 2006 216...33...4 Adrian Peterson at East Tenn. State.......1999 216...25...2 Adrian Peterson vs. Appalachian State..1998 22. 211...23...3 Adrian Peterson at VMI...........................1999 23. 210 ..26...3 Jayson Foster vs. UTC..............................2007 24. 209...18...2 Adrian Peterson vs. East Tenn. State.....1998 25. 207...33...1 Jermaine Austin vs. Florida Int...............2003 26. 206...18...0 Lamar Lewis at Coastal Carolina............2007 206...14...4 Greg Hill vs. Northern Arizona..........1999 (P) 28. 203...19...1 Adrian Peterson vs. McNeese St.......2000 (P) 29. 199...20...1 Jermaine Austin at Northeastern...........2005 199...28...2 Tracy Ham at East Carolina.....................1986 31. 198...16...3 Jerick McKinnon vs. Howard...................2012 198...34...1 Adrian Peterson at Delaware............2000 (P) 33. 197...24...3 Adrian Peterson vs. Furman....................1999 34. 195...27...3 Jayson Foster at Colorado State..............2007 35. 194...15...1 J.R. Revere vs. WCU.................................2001 36. 192...22...4 Adrian Peterson vs. Savannah St............2001 37. 191...22...2 D. Swope at Old Dominion.................2012 (P) 191...33...1 Jayson Foster vs. Furman........................2005 191...18...2 Tracy Ham vs. Nicholls St..................1986 (P) 40. 190...25...2 Joe Ross vs. Villanova........................1989 (P)
2013 SEASON
YARDS PER RUSH – SEASON
MODERN ERA 100-YARD INDIVIDUAL RUSHING GAMES EAGLES GATA
(Minimum 300 attempts) 1. 6.75....Ricky Harris (320-2,161)....................1983-86 2. 6.74....Jayson Foster (569-3,835).................2004-07 3. 6.59....Adrian Peterson (996-6,559).............1998-01 4. 6.31....Jermaine Austin (857-5,411).............2002-05 5. 6.22....Jerick McKinnon (458-2,849)............2010-12 6.22....Roderick Russell (535-3,326).............1994-97 7. 6.10....Dominique Swope (372-2,269)..........2011-12 8. 5.75....Greg Hill (575-3,309)..........................1996-99 9. 5.68....Robert Brown (363-2063)..................2010-12 10. 5.64....Joe Ross (687-3,876)..........................1987-90 11. 5.00....Tracy Ham (643-3,212)......................1983-86 12. 4.77....J.R. Revere (412-1,967)......................1998-01 4.77....Gerald Harris (499-2,379)..................1983-86
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
141
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
100-yard RUSHING Games 80. 161...28...2 161...32...0 82. 160...24...0 160...14...2 160...21...1 160...24...2 86. 159...33...2 159.....7...0 159...31...0 89. 158...15...0 158...24...0 91. 157...23...2 157...21...1 157...25...0 157...21...2 95. 156...22...4 156...20...3 97. 154...22...1 154...14...2 99. 153...18...1 100. 153 ..17...1 153...20...2 153...25...1 153...32...2 104. 152...27...0 152...31...1 152...29...1 107. 151...21...2 151...29...2 109. 150 ..14...0 150...28...1 150.....4...2 112. 149...15...2 149...15...1 114. 148...23...2 148...16...2 148...27...0 148...30...3 148...11...2 119. 147...23...1 147...24...0 147...24...2 122. 146...29...4 146...32...2 124. 145...32...2 145...31...1 126. 144...30...3 144...17...0 128. 143...27...1 143...32...3 143...21...0 131. 142...24...3 142...24...2 142...24...2 142...24...1 135. 141...28...3 141...19...1 141.....5...1 141...27...1 141...21...2 141...13...2 141...27...2 142. 140...20...1 143. 140...13...1 140...21...0 140...28...1 140...13...1 147. 139...18...2 139...25...0 149. 137...25...2 137...18...0 151. 136...25...0 136 ..25...1 136...27...3 154. 135...20...2 135...19...1 156. 134...21...2 134...21...3 134...17...1 134.....6...2
142
Adrian Peterson vs. UMass............1998 (P-N) Raymond Gross vs. S.F. Austin..........1988 (P) Jermaine Austin vs. The Citadel.............2003 Jermaine Austin vs. Gardner-Webb........2002 Roderick Russell vs. UTC.........................1997 Joe Ross vs. Florida A&M................. 1989 (N) Chaz Williams vs. New Hampshire...2004 (P) Zzream Walden at WCU...........................2002 Adrian Peterson at East Tenn. St............2001 Jermaine Austin vs. UTC.........................2003 Adrian Peterson vs. Furman....................2001 Jayson Foster vs. The Citadel.................2007 Jayson Foster at Furman.........................2006 Joe Ross at Mid. Tenn. St.........................1988 Tracy Ham at N. Iowa........................1985 (P) Adrian Peterson at Wofford.....................1999 Gerald Harris at S. Carolina St.................1985 Roderick Russell vs. App. St....................1996 Ricky Harris vs. Bethune Cookman.........1985 Dominique Swope at Alabama................2011 Robert Brown at WCU..............................2010 Adrian Peterson vs. Florida A&M.....2001 (P) Charles Bostick at VMI.............................1993 Adam Urbano vs. UTC..............................2009 Adrian Peterson at Georgia.....................2000 Joe Ross vs. Stephen F. Austin..........1989 (P) Raymond Gross vs. E. Kentucky........1988 (P) Jayson Foster at Texas St..................2005 (P) Greg Hill vs. Furman................................1997 Lamar Lewis vs. W. Georgia....................2007 Greg Hill vs. App. State............................1998 Frank Johnson vs. Samford......................1988 Jayson Foster vs. WCU............................2005 Joe Ross vs. The Citadel....................1988 (P) Adrian Peterson vs. Montana........2000 (P-N) J.R. Revere vs. East Tenn. St...................2000 Adrian Peterson at App. St......................1999 Gerald Harris at M. Tenn. St..............1985 (P) Tracy Ham vs. Newberry.........................1985 Jermaine Austin at Texas St..............2005 (P) Jermaine Austin at Florida Int................2004 J.R. Revere vs. App. St.............................2000 Jermaine Austin at S. Dakota St..............2005 Adrian Peterson vs. Hofstra...............2000 (P) Adrian Peterson vs. Wofford....................2000 Raymond Gross vs. Nevada...............1990 (P) Greg Hill at WCU......................................1998 Melvin Bell vs. Newberry.................. 1983 (N) Jermaine Austin vs. Maine................2002 (P) Charles Bostick vs. JMU...........................1992 Joe Ross vs. W. Kentucky.........................1987 Jermaine Austin vs. Furman...................2005 Jayson Foster at Northeastern OT..........2005 Chaz Williams vs. East Tenn. St..............2002 Lester Efford vs. UCF...............................1991 Jerick McKinnon at Chattanooga (3ot)...2012 Jermaine Austin at WCU.........................2004 Mark Myers vs. Jacksonville State..........2002 Adrian Peterson at UTC...........................2000 Greg Hill at App. State.............................1997 Chad Holmes vs. East Tenn. State..........1994 Tracy Ham at Mid. Tenn. State................1986 Robert Brown at Samford ........................2011 Lance Turner vs. Johnson C. Smith........2004 Jermaine Austin at McNeese State.........2003 Adrian Peterson vs. The Citadel ............2001 Ricky Harris vs. Valdosta State................1984 Kenny Robinson vs. Glenville State........1994 Joe Ross at JMU .......................................1988 Dominique Swope vs. Wofford................2012 Jermaine Austin vs. The Citadel ............2005 Jermaine Austin at Elon .........................2003 Jermaine Austin vs. Furman...................2003 Greg Hill vs. Liberty.................................1996 Adrian Peterson vs. Elon..........................1998 Tracy Ham vs. Bethune-Cookman.... 1984 (N) Dominique Swope at The Citadel...........2012 Jayson Foster vs. UTC..............................2005 Adrian Peterson vs. N. Arizona.........1999 (P) Chris Wright at WCU................................1994
160. 133...21...3 133...13...4 133...12...0 133...18...0 133...15...1 133.....3...2 133...16...1 167. 132...31...2 132...18...2 169. 131...22...1 131...32...2 131...13...2 172. 130...27...1 130 ..14...0 130...13...0 130.....8...1 176. 129...19...3 129...21...2 129...20...1 129.....4...1 129...16...2 129...20...0 129...22...3 129...20...1 129...17...2 185. 128...14...2 128...18...1 128...29...0 128...20...0 128...12...1
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Dominique Swope vs. Samford................2012 Chaz Williams at The Citadel..................2004 Kevin Davis at McNeese St......................2003 Jermaine Austin vs. App. St....................2002 J.R. Revere vs. McNeese State..........2000 (P) Andre Weathers vs. WCU........................1999 Greg Hill at USF........................................1997 Charles Bostick vs. Furman.....................1995 Tracy Ham at Wofford..............................1983 Chris Covington vs. Coastal Carolina.....2006 Roderick Russell vs. Florida A&M.....1997 (P) Kenny Robinson vs. William & Mary.......1997 Chad Holmes vs. S. Carolina St...............1995 Joe Ross at Bethune Cookman................1987 Tracy Ham vs. Valdosta St.......................1984 Melvin Bell vs. UCF..................................1983 William Banks vs. Appalachian State.....2012 Jayson Foster at Elon ..............................2005 Jermaine Austin vs. McNeese St............2005 Bennie Cunningham vs. YSU.........1999 (P-N) Joe Ross at Samford.................................1989 Joe Ross vs. JMU......................................1987 Gerald Harris at Tenn. Tech....................1986 Tracy Ham at Troy State..........................1985 Tracy Ham vs. Troy State.........................1983 Jermaine Austin at East Tenn. State......2003 Jermaine Austin vs. W. Kentucky.....2002 (P) Joe Dupree vs. Middle Tenn. State.........1992 Lester Efford vs. Nicholls State...............1991 Tracy Ham vs. N. Carolina A&T........1986 (P)
190. 127...11...1 Jermaine Austin vs. UTC.........................2005 127...19...1 Chaz Williams vs. VMI.............................2002 192. 126...10...2 Greg Hill vs. WCU.....................................1999 193. 125...11...2 Jermaine Austin at Elon..........................2005 125...15...3 Greg Hill vs. Colgate..........................1998 (P) 125...31...1 Raymond Gross at UTC............................1988 125...15...2 Raymond Gross at South Carolina St......1987 197. 124...11...1 Darreion Robinson vs. WCU....................2012 124...25...4 J.R. Revere at App. State.........................2001 124...17...0 Roderick Russell at WCU.........................1996 124...18...0 Roderick Russell at S. Carolina St............1996 124.....7...1 Marlow Warthen at Furman....................1994 202. 123...23...1 Jermaine Austin vs. New Hampshire.2004(P) 123...27...1 Roderick Russell at East Tenn. St............1997 123...21...0 Lester Efford vs. Mid. Tenn. St..........1989 (P) 205. 122 ..20...1 Robert Brown vs. Savannah St................2010 122...18...3 Adrian Peterson vs. UTC..........................2001 122.....4...1 Andre Weathers at Delaware............2000 (P) 122...26...2 Adrian Peterson vs. USF..........................1998 122...16...2 Adrian Peterson vs. VMI..........................1998 210. 121...21...0 Jerick McKinnon vs. ASU.........................2012 121...25...0 Lee Banks vs. Elon...................................2010 121...15...1 Jayson Foster at Wofford.........................2005 121...26...1 Adrian Peterson vs. Delaware.................2001 121.....7...1 Mark Myers vs. Elon.................................2000 121...13...2 Greg Hill at VMI........................................1999 121...12...1 Bennie Cunningham vs. UConn........1998 (P) 121...10...1 Marlow Warthen at WCU.........................1994 121...18...3 Tracy Ham vs. JMU..................................1986
Dominique Swope
[BACK-TO-BACK 1,000-YARD SEASONS]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
100-yard RUSHING Games 297. 105...23...0 Chaz Williams vs. Furman.......................2003 105...19...0 Jermaine Austin at Furman.....................2002 105.....4...1 Mark Myers vs. Appalachian State.........2002 105...22...2 Adrian Peterson vs. WCU........................2001 105...16...1 Greg Hill vs. UConn............................1998 (P) 105...23...2 Greg Hill vs. USF.......................................1998 105...16...0 Greg Hill at WCU......................................1996 105...14...0 Garry Miller at Appalachian State....1987 (P) 305. 104...13...3 Dominique Swope vs. Jacksonville.........2012 104...23...0 Jermaine Austin vs. App. State...............2004 104...21...0 Jermaine Austin at Wofford.....................2003 104...14...1 Jermaine Austin vs. Bethune-Cookman..2002 (P) 104...16...3 Charles Bostick vs. WCU..........................1991 104...26...0 Lester Efford vs. Florida A&M.................1991 104...21...1 Joe Ross vs. UCF......................................1989 104...25...3 Tracy Ham vs. S. Carolina State..............1985 104.....8...0 Melvin Bell vs. Liberty.............................1984 314. 103.....9...2 Antonio Henton vs. Austin Peay.............2008 103.....9...1 Lamar Lewis at Elon................................2007 103...17...2 Chaz Williams vs. Jacksonville St...........2002 103.....8...2 Greg Hill vs. UTC......................................1999 103...21...0 Adrian Peterson vs. W. Illinois .........1998 (P) 103...26...1 Raymond Gross vs. S.F. Austin..........1989 (P) 103.....4...1 Frank Johnson vs. The Citadel..........1988 (P)
321. 102...11...1 Tobi Akinnirayne at UTC.........................2010 102...14...3 Chaz Williams vs. S. Dakota St................2004 102...18...0 Adrian Peterson vs. Wofford....................1998 102...11...0 Ricky Harris vs. UCF.................................1983 325. 101...15...1 William Banks at WCU.............................2012 101...20...1 Ezayi Youyoute at The Citadel................2012 101 ..12...0 Jerick McKinnon A-Back at Delaware.2010 (P) 101 .*36...3 Jaybo Shaw at Furman.............................2010 101...11...2 Tracy Ham vs. Bethune Cookman 1986 101...13...1 Melvin Cox vs. The Citadel......................2001 331. 100...19...0 Raymond Gross vs. Mid. Tenn. St.....1989 (P) 100...22...3 Gerald Harris vs. Valdosta State.............1984 * single-game record
2013 SEASON
JERMAINE AUSTIN
[THREE 1,000-YARD SEASONS]
COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
Chaz Williams at UTC..............................2002 Chaz Williams vs. Gardner-Webb...........2002 Adrian Peterson at Elon...........................2001 J.R. Revere at WCU..................................2000 Joe Ross vs. UTC......................................1989 Raymond Gross vs. Florida A&M..... 1988 (N) Ezayi Youyoute vs. WCU..........................2011 Lester Efford vs. Samford.........................1990 Jermaine Austin vs. Morehead St...........2005 Joe Ross vs. Savannah St.........................1989 Tracy Ham at W. Kentucky......................1986 Dominique Swope at WCU......................2012 Jermaine Austin vs. WCU........................2005 Chaz Williams vs. App. St........................2002 J.R. Revere vs. Delaware.........................2001 Charles Bostick vs. WCU..........................1995 Joe Ross vs. Catawba...............................1987 Frank Johnson vs. Tenn. Tech.................1985 Ricky Harris vs. Florida A&M........... 1985 (N) Robert Brown vs. Elon..............................2011 Darreion Robinson vs. Wofford................2010 Mark Myers vs. Hofstra......................2000 (P) Jevon Sullivan vs. VMI.............................1998 J.J. Wilcox vs. WCU..................................2011 Lamar Lewis at Colorado St.....................2007 Jermaine Austin vs. S. Dakota St.............. 2004 Zzream Walden vs. VMI...........................2002 Adrian Peterson vs. App. St...............2001 (P) Adrian Peterson vs. WCU........................1999 Adrian Peterson vs. Fayetteville State ...1999 Raymond Gross at WCU...........................1987 Gerald Harris vs. UCF..............................1985 Jerick McKinnon vs. WCU........................2011 Jermaine Austin at Furman.....................2004 Jermaine Austin at UTC..........................2002 Greg Hill at Wofford.................................1997 Chaz Williams vs. Beth.-Cookman....2002 (P) James Williams vs. JMU..........................1992 Joe Ross at UCF........................................1990 Melvin Bell at UCF....................................1984 Bryce Carter vs. Elon................................2004 James Williams vs. Furman.....................1993 Joe Ross at Mid. Tenn. State...................1990 Gerald Harris at UCF................................1986 Clint Harper at Catawba..........................1983 Greg Hill vs. Youngstown State....1999 (P-N) Carl Small at VMI......................................1997 Kenny Robinson at S. Carolina State.......1996 Lester Efford at E. Kentucky....................1991 Raymond Gross vs. Mid. Tenn. State......1989 Joe Ross vs. Samford................................1988 Chaz Williams at Furman.........................2002 Chris Wright vs. Glenville St....................1994 James Williams vs. Savannah St.............1992 Joe Ross vs. Mid. Tenn. St.......................1987 Ricky Harris at JMU..................................1985 Jerick McKinnon at Georgia....................2012 Jayson Foster vs. Johnson C. Smith........2004 Jayson Foster vs. McNeese St.................2005 Chaz Williams vs. The Citadel.................2002 Adrian Peterson vs. The Citadel.............1999 Roderick Russell vs. Glenville St.............1994 Raymond Gross vs. UCF...........................1989 Chaz Williams vs. The Citadel.................2003 Trey Hunter at Appalachian State..........2003 Tracy Ham at Florida................................1986 Ezayi Youyoute vs. Elon...........................2012 Chris Covington at WCU .........................2006 Jermaine Austin vs. Savannah State......2003 Chaz Williams vs. Maine ...................2002 (P) Hakim Ford vs. Gardner-Webb ...............2002 Adrian Peterson vs. East Tenn. State.....2000 Adrian Peterson at The Citadel...............2000 Zzream Walden vs. Johnson C. Smith.....2000 Roderick Russell vs. William & Mary......1997 Charles Bostick vs. Valdosta State..........1992 Joe Ross at JMU........................................1989 Ricky Harris at Nevada......................1986 (P)
EAGLES GATA
219. 120...15...3 120...23...2 120...23...1 120...19...2 120...18...1 120...16...2 225. 119.....4..... 119...25...2 227. 118...13...1 118...14...0 118...11...3 230. 117...20...1 117...24...0 117...28...3 117...16...2 117...17...0 117...12...1 117.....8...1 117...18...1 238. 116...11...1 116.....7...1 116.....7...0 116...12...1 242. 115.....6...2 115...24...1 115... 16... 0 115.....6...2 115...23...1 115...14...2 115...12...3 115...14...3 115...18...3 251. 114...10...2 114...25...0 114...23...0 114...11...1 255. 113...26...3 113...23...0 113...25...2 113...10...1 259. 112...14...0 112...18...0 112...28...2 112...26...2 112...19...0 264. 111...14...1 111...11...0 111...22...3 111...14...0 111...24...0 111...13...3 270. 110...23...3 110.....9...0 110...17...1 110...25...1 110...18...0 275. 109...19...2 109...12...3 277. 108...24...1 108...25...2 108...26...2 108.....6...2 108...23...0 282. 107...11...1 107...31...2 107...26...1 285. 106...17...0 106...18...2 106...19...2 106...20...2 106...12...0 106...13...0 106...29...1 106.....8...0 106...22...0 106...20...3 106...32...2 106.....7...0
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
143
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
TOP PERFORMANCES — PASSING 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 13. 14. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PASSING ATTEMPTS – Game
56....Lee Chapple at Furman...............11-15-2008 52....Tracy Ham at East Carolina................... 1984 44....Antonio Henton vs. Samford................. 2008 43....Lee Chapple vs. Albany...................9-5-2009 43....Lee Chappel at Samford.................11-7-2009 40....Antonio Henton vs. Elon................9-20-2008 39....Travis Clark vs. Elon.............................. 2006 38....Lee Chapple vs. Western Carolina....9-19-09 38....Antonio Henton vs. App. State........10-18-08 37....Tracy Ham vs. Furman..................... 1985 (P) 36....Lee Chapple at Elon.......................9-26-2009 36....Travis Clark vs. App. State..............10-21-06 35....Antonio Henton at Citadel (OT)........11-1-08 34....Lee Chapple at App. State...........10-24-2009 34....Raymond Gross vs. EKU................9-22-1990
PASSING ATTEMPTS – Season
360....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 283....Travis Clark............................................. 2006 279....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 220....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 189....Raymond Gross....................................... 1990 177....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 171....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 170....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 156....Kenny Robinson...................................... 1996 140....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2010
PASSING ATTEMPTS – Career
673....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 507....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 481....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09 402....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 290....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 287....Travis Clark........................................2006-07 279....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 275....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 274....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 263....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01
1. 2. 3. 5. 6.
PASSING YARDS – Game
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
419....Tracy Ham vs. Furman..................... 1985 (P) 402....Tracy Ham at East Carolina................... 1984 375....Travis Clark vs. Elon.............................. 2006 323....Lee Chapple at Furman......................... 2008 306....Tracy Ham vs. Arkansas State........ 1986 (P) 298....Antonio Henton vs. Northeastern......... 2008 292....Antonio Henton vs. Appalachian St...... 2008 267....Tracy Ham at Central Florida................ 1986 261....Antonio Henton at The Citadel............. 2008 259....Lee Chapple vs. Albany......................... 2009
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1,852....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 1,808....Travis Clark............................................. 2006 1,774....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 1,772....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 1,694....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 1,534....Raymond Gross....................................... 1990 1,476....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2011 1,405....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 1,262....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 1,247....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
5,757....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 3,806....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 3,369....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 3,203....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 2,709....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 2,561....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09 2,534....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 2,335....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 2,099....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 1,852....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008
PASSING YARDS – Season
PASSING YARDS – Career
PASS COMPLETIONS – Game
39....Lee Chapple at Furman...............11-15-2008 30....Lee Chapple vs. Albany...................9-5-2009 29....Lee Chapple at Samford.....................11-7-09 27....Antonio Henton vs. Samford................. 2008 27....Travis Clark vs. Elon.............................. 2006 26....Lee Chapple vs. Western Carolina....9-19-09 26....Tracy Ham at East Carolina................... 1984 25....Lee Chapple at Wofford.....................10-3-09 25....Lee Chappel at SDSU.........................9-12-09 23....Jayson Foster vs. SDSU.......................... 2007 23....Tracy Ham vs. Furman..................... 1985 (P) 20....Lee Chapple vs. The Citadel...........11-21-09 20....Lee Chapple at App. State...............10-24-09
PASS COMPLETIONS – Season
1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
144
233....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 156....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 147....Travis Clark............................................. 2006 109....Jayson Foster ......................................... 2007 109....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 108....Raymond Gross....................................... 1990 100....Greg Hill.................................................. 1997 98....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 94....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 86....Kenny Robinson...................................... 1996
PASS COMPLETIONS – Career
352....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 311....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09 274....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 265....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 244....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 156....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 147....Travis Clark........................................2006-07 146....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 143....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 127....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
LEE CHAPPLE
[SINGLE-SEASON RECORD FOR PASS COMPLETIONS]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Passing YARDS PER ATTEMPT
Season Career
...... 13.6, Jayson Foster (842-62)................. 2005 ...... 9.9, Greg Hill (342-3,369)............... 1996-99
PASSING YARDS PER COMPLETION
Season Career
...... 25.5, Jayson Foster (842-33)................. 2005 ...... 19.95 , Chaz Williams (2,534-127).2001-04
INTERCEPTIONS Thrown – Game
6 ...Tracy Ham vs. ETSU.......................11-3-1984
INTERCEPTIONS THrown – Season
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.
14....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 13....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 12....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 10....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 8....Trey Hunter............................................. 2003 8....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 7....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000 7....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 7....Greg Hill.................................................. 1998 7....Greg Hill.................................................. 1997 7....Kenny Robinson...................................... 1996
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN – CAREER
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
37....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 22....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 18....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09 17....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 13....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 12....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 11....Trey Hunter........................................2001-04 11....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 10....Charles Bostick..................................1991-95 8....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 8....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 8....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04
PASSING — TOP PERFORMANCES LOWEST INTERCEPTION Percentage
...... 0.0%, Kenny Robinson (0 in 70).......... 1997 ...... 2.91%, Chaz Williams (8 in 275)... 2001-04
EAGLES GATA
Season Career
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS – Game
4 ...Chaz Williams vs. Elon.................. 10-2-2004 4....Greg Hill vs. Western Illinois .... 12-12-98 (P) 4....Tracy Ham vs. Furman........... 12-21-1985 (P) 3....Jaybo Shaw at Elon........................10-1-2011 3....Antonio Henton at Citadel (OT)....11-1-2008 3....Jayson Foster vs. Furman............11-10-2007 3....Chaz Williams vs. App. State......10-16-2004 3....Chaz Williams at WCU.................10-12-2002 3....J.R. Revere at Chattanooga...........9-23-2000 3....Joe Dupree vs. Concord......................... 1993
2013 SEASON
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS – Season
15....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 13....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004 12....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 11....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000 10....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2011 9....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 9....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 9....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 8....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 8....Travis Clark............................................. 2006 8....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 8....Raymond Gross....................................... 1990 8....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985
COACHING STAFF
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9.
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS – Career
33....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 23....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 22....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 18....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 18....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 15....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 15....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 15....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 14....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 13....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09
GREG HILL
[SINGLE-SEASON RECORD FOR PASS EFFICIENCY]
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH TD PASS
Season 5 ...Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2011 ....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 ....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004 Career 5....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2011 ....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 ....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004
TD PASS PERCENTAGE
..... 12.9%, Jayson Foster (8 in 62)............. 2005 ..... 8.4% , Chaz Williams (23 in 275).....2001-04
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE – Season
(Minimum 100 attempts) 64.7..... Lee Chapple (233-360).......................... 2009 64.5....Lee Chapple (78-121)............................. 2008 64.4....Kenny Robinson (67-104)....................... 1995 64.1....Jayson Foster (109-170)......................... 2007 59.4....Greg Hill (63-106).................................... 1999 58.8....Greg Hill (70-119).................................... 1998 57.1....Raymond Gross (108-189)...................... 1990 56.0....Jaybo Shaw (75-134).............................. 2011 55.9....Antonio Henton (156-279)...................... 2008 55.4....Tracy Ham (98-177)................................ 1986
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE – Career
(Minimum 200 attempts) 64.7....Lee Chapple (311-of-481)..................2008-09 61.4....Jayson Foster (143-of-233)................2004-07 56.1....Greg Hill (192-of-233)........................1996-99 55.9....Antonio Henton (156-of-279)................. 2008 55.8....Kenny Robinson (242-of-434)............1994-97 53.3....Jaybo Shaw (146-of-274)...................2010-11 52.3....Tracy Ham (352-of-673).....................1983-86 52.3....Raymond Gross (265-of-507).............1987-90 51.2....Travis Clark (147-of-287)...................2006-07 47.1....J.R. Revere (124-of-263)....................1998-01
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
YARDS PER GAME – Season
PASS EFFICIENCY – Career
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 200 attempts) 151.4....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 148.6....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 147.3....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 145.4....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 135.9....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 129.3....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 122.4....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 120.8....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 120.3....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 110.8....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
(Minimum 8 games) 168.4....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 164.4....Travis Clark............................................. 2006 161.3....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 161.1....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 154.0....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 139.5....Raymond Gross....................................... 1990 127.7....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 114.7....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 113.4....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000 109.4....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007
YARDS PER GAME – Career
YARDS PER COMPLETION – Season
(Minimum 100 attempts) 22.7....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 20.0....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 20.0....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004 19.7....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2011 18.1....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 17.6....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000 17.5....Raymond Gross....................................... 1989 17.4....Tracy Ham............................................... 1983 17.4....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2010 17.0....Greg Hill.................................................. 1998
(Minimum 200 attempts) 20.0....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 18.8....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 18.6....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 17.5....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 16.4....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 15.1....Charles Bostick..................................1991-95 14.7....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 14.4....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 13.2....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 12.3....Travis Clark........................................2006-07
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 15 games) 142.3....Lee Chapple.......................................2008-09 137.1....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 93.4....Jaybo Shaw........................................2010-11 92.8....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 89.0....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 82.2....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 66.7....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 58.9....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 45.6....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 42.0....Charles Bostick..................................1991-95
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
145
HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
YARDS PER COMPLETION – Career
RECORDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 100 attempts) 174.3....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 171.2....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004 168.6....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2011 154.5....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 147.9....Greg Hill.................................................. 1998 144.9....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 143.5....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000 134.4....Kenny Robinson...................................... 1995 132.9....Raymond Gross....................................... 1990 130.6....Raymond Gross....................................... 1989
2012 REVIEW
Season Career
PASS EFFICIENCY – Season
MEET THE EAGLES
1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 9. 10.
100-yard Passing games EAGLES GATA
TRACy HAM
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
[THREW FOR SINGLE-GAME RECORD 415 YARDS IN 1985 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME]
146
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Pl. #......C-A...TD Name / Opponent........... Year (Playoffs) 1. 419....23-37... 4... Tracy Ham vs. Furman.............. 1985 (P-N) 2. 402....26-52... 2... Tracy Ham at East Carolina................ 1984 3. 375....27-39... 1... Travis Clark vs. Elon............................ 2006 4. 323....39-56... 2... Lee Chapple at Furman....................... 2008 5. 306....12-21... 1... Tracy Ham vs. Arkansas St....... 1986 (P-N) 6. 298....16-27... 2... Antonio Henton vs. Northeastern...... 2008 7. 292....16-38... 1... Antonio Henton vs. Appalachian St... 2008 8. 267....11-22... 2... Tracy Ham at Central Florida............. 1986 9. 261....21-35... 3... Antonio Henton at The Citadel.......... 2008 10. 259....30-43... 2... Lee Chapple vs. Albany...................... 2009 11. 258....12-18... 2... Tracy Ham vs. James Madison........... 1986 12. 256....11-17... 1... Tracy Ham at South Carolina St......... 1985 13. 249....26-38... 2... Lee Chapple vs. Western Carolina..... 2009 14. 246....15-34... 1... R. Gross vs. Eastern Kentucky........... 1990 15. 232....20-40... 1... Antonio Henton vs. Elon..................... 2008 16. 226......8-11... 2... Greg Hill vs. Wofford........................... 1998 226....12-18... 2... Raymond Gross vs. NE Louisiana...... 1990 18. 225....23-31... 1... Jayson Foster vs. South Dakota St..... 2007 19. 222 ...16-27... 1... Tracy Ham at Chattanooga................. 1984 20. 220....13-32... 1... Travis Clark at The Citadel................. 2006 21. 219....15-26... 1... Tracy Ham at Western Kentucky........ 1986 22. 217....10-18... 2... Derrick McGrady at James Madison.. 1991 23. 212....29-43... 0... Lee Chapple at Samford...................... 2009 24. 210....15-23... 1... Raymond Gross at Chattanooga......... 1990 25. 208....19-29... 1... Travis Clark at Chattanooga............... 2006 208....13-22... 1... Kenny Robinson vs. Chattanooga...... 1996 27. 207....11-16... 2... Tracy Ham at Central Florida............. 1984 28. 202....27-44... 2... Antonio Henton vs. Samford............... 2008 202....15-22... 2... Lee Chapple vs. Wofford..................... 2008 202......8-12... 2... Kenny Robinson vs. Valdosta St......... 1997 202....13-24... 0... Tracy Ham at Valdosta State.............. 1983 32. 195....12-22... 1... Travis Clark at Western Carolina....... 2006 33. 194......9-18... 1... C. Bostick vs. Mississippi College...... 1992 34. 191....11-19... 1... Tracy Ham at Middle Tennessee St... 1986 35. 190....10-22... 3... Jayson Foster vs. Furman................... 2007 190....11-21... 1... T. Ham vs. Bethune-Cookman......1984 (N) 37. 187....25-28... 1... Lee Chapple at Wofford...................... 2009 38. 185 ...10-19 1 Tracy Ham vs. Florida A & M.......1986 (N) 39. 182......8-16... 3... J.R. Revere at Chattanooga................ 2000 40. 181........6-9... 1... Jaybo Shaw vs. Tusculum................... 2011 41. 180......7-10... 2... Raymond Gross vs. Montana........ 1989 (P) 42. 179....12-18... 1... Greg Hill at East Tennessee St........... 1997 179......9-16... 2... Kenny Robinson vs. VMI..................... 1997 179....12-18... 0... Kenny Robinson at Chattanooga........ 1994 45. 177....17-24... 2... Antonio Henton at Chattanooga........ 2008 177......8-20... 1... Travis Clark vs. Central Arkansas...... 2006 177....17-26... 0... Kenny Robinson vs. Marshall............. 1996 176......9-14... 0... Tracy Ham vs. Chattanooga............... 1986 49. 174....25-39... 0... Lee Chapple at South Dakota St......... 2009 50. 173....10-13... 1... Raymond Gross vs. The Citadel... 1990 (P) 51. 172......9-11... 1... Greg Hill at East Tennessee St........... 1999 52. 171........6-9... 0... Jaybo Shaw vs. Furman...................... 2011 53. 171....12-20... 2... Tracy Ham vs. East Tennessee St...... 1985 54. 169......9-16... 1... Tracy Ham vs. Florida A & M.......1985 (N) 55. 168......9-14... 2... Greg Hill at Wofford............................. 1999 56. 167....15-24... 0... Raymond Gross vs. Samford............... 1990 57. 166........5-9... 1... R. Gross vs. Northeast Louisiana....... 1988 58. 165......5-13... 2... J.R. Revere at Western Carolina......... 2000 59. 164....15-27... 0... Travis Clark vs. North Dakota St........ 2006 60. 164......9-16... 1... Derrick McGrady vs. Nicholls St......... 1991 61. 162....12-23... 0... Derrick McGrady vs. Troy St............... 1991 62. 161......5-10... 1... J.R. Revere vs. Florida A&M......... 2001 (P) 63. 161....11-20... 1... J.R. Revere vs. Elon............................. 2000 64. 160......7-12... 2... Jaybo Shaw at Coastal Carolina......... 2010 160......9-18... 2... Chaz Williams vs. Western Ky...... 2002 (P) 160....10-13... 4... Greg Hill vs. Western Illinois........ 1998 (P) 160....11-12... 1... Charles Bostick at VMI........................ 1993 160....16-30... 0... Ken Burnette at East Carolina............ 1987 69. 159....10-15... 2... Raymond Gross vs. UCF................ 1990 (P) 159....10-20... 1... Tracy Ham vs. Newberry.................... 1985 71. 158........6-8... 2... Chaz Williams vs. Wofford.................. 2004 158........6-8... 1... Greg Hill vs. Liberty............................ 1996 158....10-20... 1... Kenny Robinson at Furman................ 1996 74. 157......8-12... 0... Greg Hill vs. Jacksonville St................ 1998 75. 156....20-34... 0... Lee Chapple at Appalachian St.......... 2009 156........6-8... 4... C. Williams vs. Elon............................. 2004 156......6-10... 3... C. Williams at Western Carolina......... 2002 78. 155......7-14... 1... C. Williams at Western Carolina......... 2004 155........3-7... 3... Joe Dupree vs. Concord...................... 1993 80. 154....14-26... 2... A. Henton at Western Carolina.......... 2008
100-yard Passing games 1 76. 105........6-9... 2... Raymond Gross vs. Savannah St........ 1990 105......8-14... 0... Raymond Gross vs. West Georgia...... 1989 105........4-7... 2... R. Gross vs. South Carolina St............ 1988 105......8-14... 1... Kenny Bullock vs. Catawba................ 1987 1 80. 104......7-10... 0... Joe Dupree vs. Middle Tenn. St.......... 1992 104....16-30... 0... Ken Burnette at East Carolina............ 1987 1 82. 103......7-21... 0... Kenny Robinson vs. Marshall............. 1994 103..................... Tracy Ham vs. NC A&T................. 1986 (P) 1 84. 102....10-18... 1... Antonio Henton at Georgia................. 2008 102......5-10... 1... Raymond Gross vs. Savannah St........ 1989 102......8-13... 1... R. Gross vs. Western Kentucky.......... 1987 1 87. 101........4-6... 0... C. Williams vs. South Dakota St.......... 2004 1 88. 100........4-6... 2... Greg Hill vs. Northern Arizona..... 1999 (P) 100........3-4... 0... C. Bostick vs. Western Carolina......... 1995
2013 SEASON
160. 111......6-12... 1... Jaybo Shaw at Wofford....................... 2011 111......8-16... 1... Greg Hill vs. Massachusetts..... 1998 (P-N) 111......9-11... 0... Tracy Ham vs. UCF.............................. 1985 163. 110......6-10... 3... Jaybo Shaw at Elon............................. 2011 110......6-13... 1... J.R. Revere vs. McNeese St........... 2000 (P) 110......7-13... 2... Tracy Ham vs. Gardner Webb............ 1983 166. 109......7-10... 0... Jaybo Shaw vs. Savannah St.............. 2010 167. 108......6-14... 0... Chaz Williams at Furman.................... 2004 168. 107....11-17... 0... Jayson Foster vs. Colorado St............. 2007 169. 106........3-5... 0... J. McKinnon vs. Appalachian State.... 2012 106......9-21... 0... Jaybo Shaw vs. Appalachian St.......... 2010 106....11-16... 0... Jayson Foster vs. The Citadel............ 2007 106....12-24... 1... T. Clark vs. Central Connecticut St.... 2006 106........3-4... 1... Albert Huntley vs. Savannah St.......... 1990 106......7-15... 1... Raymond Gross at Nicholls St............ 1989 106......7-10... 0... Tracy Ham vs. Liberty......................... 1984
EAGLES GATA COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW
Jaybo Shaw
[17 APPEARANCES ON PASSING PERFORMANCES LIST]
RECORDS HISTORY
Pl. #......C-A...TD Name / Opponent........... Year (Playoffs) 81. 151......7-13... 1... Raymond Gross vs. Chattanooga....... 1989 82. 150........5-8... 2... Trey Hunter vs. FIU............................. 2003 150....10-19... 0... Kenny Robinson vs. VMI..................... 1996 84. 149....10-17... 0... T. Hunter vs. Western Carolina.......... 2003 149........3-5... 2... Chaz Williams vs. The Citadel............ 2002 149....11-18... 1... Kenny Robinson vs. The Citadel........ 1995 87. 147....10-10... 1... J. Foster vs. Western Carolina............ 2007 147........4-7... 2... Trey Hunter vs. Chattanooga............. 2003 147......8-16... 2... Tracy Ham at Nevada.................... 1986 (P) 90. 146....13-19... 1... Tracy Ham at Chattanooga................. 1985 91. 145........5-6... 0... J.R. Revere vs. Western Carolina....... 2001 145......6-10... 2... Tracy Ham vs. Jackson St............. 1985 (P) 93. 144....10-27... 0... Greg Hill at Appalachian St................ 1997 144....14-23... 0... K. Robinson at East Tennessee St...... 1995 95. 143....20-32... 1... Lee Chapple vs. The Citadel............... 2009 143....10-15... 1... Greg Hill at Furman............................. 1998 97. 142........4-5... 2... J.R. Revere vs. Chattanooga............... 2001 142......8-12... 2... J.R. Revere at Wofford......................... 2001 142........6-8... 1... Greg Hill vs. Furman........................... 1999 142....10-21... 0... Tracy Ham vs. Troy St......................... 1983 101. 141......9-14... 0... Tracy Ham vs. East Carolina.............. 1986 102. 140....10-14... 1... Lee Chapple at Western Carolina...... 2008 140......8-12... 3... Chaz Williams vs. Appalachian St...... 2004 140........4-6... 2... Greg Hill vs. Fayetteville St................ 1999 140......6-12... 1... Tracy Ham vs. Bethune-Cookman...... 1986 106. 139......4-10... 1... T. Ham vs. Presbyterian College..1983 (N) 107. 136......7-10... 0... Jaybo Shaw at Western Carolina....... 2010 136........4-7... 1... Jaybo Shaw at Chattanooga............... 2010 136....10-19... 0... J.R. Revere at Furman......................... 2000 136........3-6... 1... Greg Hill vs. Western Carolina........... 1999 136......6-13... 1... R. Gross vs. Stephen F. Austin..... 1988 (P) 112. 135........3-5... 2... Jayson Foster at Texas St............. 2005 (P) 135........7-9... 1... C. Bostick vs. Western Carolina......... 1991 114. 134....11-18... 0... J. Shaw at NDSU............................ 2011 (P) 134....10-27... 0... Greg Hill at Appalachian St................ 1997 134........6-9... 2... K. Robinson vs. Mid. Tenn. St.......1995 (N) 117. 132....16-24... 1... Lee Chapple vs. Chattanooga............. 2009 132....16-14... 2... Greg Hill vs. The Citadel..................... 1997 119. 131........4-7... 0... J. Foster at South Dakota St................ 2005 120. 130......7-11... 1... Jaybo Shaw vs. Old Dominion...... 2011 (P) 130..................... Tracy Ham vs. Bethune-Cookman...... 1985 122. 129........4-7... 1... Jaybo Shaw vs. The Citadel................ 2011 129......8-12... 0... Jaybo Shaw vs. Elon............................ 2010 129......8-14... 1... Charles Bostick vs. VMI................1995 (N) 129......5-10... 0... Raymond Gross vs. Villanova....... 1989 (P) 126. 127......8-15... 1... Travis Clark vs. Coastal Carolina....... 2006 127..................... Donnie Allen vs. Catawba.................. 1982 128. 126........5-6... 0... Jaybo Shaw at Furman........................ 2010 126........6-9... 0... Greg Hill at The Citadel...................... 1998 130. 125......7-12... 1... Chaz Williams at Chattanooga........... 2004 125......5-14... 0... J.R. Revere at VMI............................... 2001 125......7-12... 1... J.R. Revere vs. East Tennessee St...... 2000 125....11-16... 0... Raymond Gross vs. Valdosta St.......... 1990 125......9-13... 0... Raymond Gross at Chattanooga......... 1988 125......8-18... 0... Tracy Ham vs. Mid. Tennessee St...... 1985 136. 124....13-22... 1... Kyle Collins vs. Furman...................... 2009 124........6-9... 1... Jayson Foster vs. West Georgia......... 2007 124........3-9... 1... Joe Dupree vs. Savannah St................ 1993 139. 123........6-7... 1... Jayson Foster vs. The Citadel............ 2005 123......5-12... 0... J.R. Revere at The Citadel.................. 2000 123......7-11... 2... Raymond Gross vs. Idaho............. 1990 (P) 123......8-20... 1... Tracy Ham at Troy State..................... 1985 143. 122....18-36... 1... Lee Chapple at Elon............................ 2009 144. 121........6-7... 1... Greg Hill vs. The Citadel..................... 1999 145. 120........4-7... 0... Jaybo Shaw vs. Presbyterian.............. 2011 120....17-20... 0... Jayson Foster vs. Chattanooga.......... 2007 147. 119........3-5... 1... J.McKinnon at Furman........................ 2012 148. 118......5-11... 0... R. Gross at James Madison................. 1989 149. 117......8-14... 2... R. Gross vs. Mid. Tenn. St............. 1989 (P) 117.....8-20....1...Steve Lomastro vs. Newberry.... 1983 (N) 151. 116........7-8... 1... Jaybo Shaw vs. Maine................... 2011 (P) 116........3-5... 1... Chaz Williams at Chattanooga........... 2002 116......9-22... 1... R. Gross at Northeast Louisiana......... 1987 154. 114........5-6... 2... J.R. Revere vs. VMI.............................. 2000 114....12-14... 0... Kenny Robinson at Appalachian St.... 1995 114......6-13... 1... Tracy Ham vs. Newberry.................... 1984 157. 113........5-8... 1... J.R. Revere vs. Montana............ 2000 (P-N) 113......7-15... 0... R. Gross vs. Stephen F. Austin..... 1989 (P) 159. 112......8-11... 2... Tracy Ham at Presbyterian................. 1984
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
147
RECEIVING — TOP PERFORMANCES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 13.
RECEPTIONS - Season
64....Raja Andrews......................................... 2008 51....Jamere Valentin...................................... 2009 45....Adam Urbano.......................................... 2009 40....Patrick Barker......................................... 2009 39....Maurice Bing........................................... 1996 38....Raja Andrews......................................... 2007 37....Karl Miller................................................ 1990 36....Tim Camp................................................ 2008 35....Tony Belser............................................. 1987 33....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2006
RECEPTIONS - Career
127....Raja Andrews....................................2005-08 92....Monty Sharpe.....................................1983-86 80....Tony Belser........................................1985-88 71....Corey Joyner......................................1994-98 70....Terrence Sorrell.................................1989-92 69....Chris Johnson................................1997-2000 64....Maurice Bing......................................1995-96 59....Tim Camp...........................................2005-08 53....Tyler Sumner......................................2009-12 53....Mitch Williford...................................2009-12 52....Darreion Robinson.............................2009-12 52....Deryl Belser........................................1988-91 51....Jamere Valentine.................................... 2009
RECEIVING YARDS - Game
1.
191....Reggie McCutchen vs. Elon.........10-14-2006
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
873....Raja Andrews......................................... 2008 673....Chris Johnson......................................... 2000 654....Monty Sharpe.......................................... 1984 595....Corey Joyner........................................... 1997 582....Frank Johnson........................................ 1986 561....Tony Belser............................................. 1987 551....J.J. Wilcox............................................... 2010 541....Maurice Bing........................................... 1996 531....Tim Camp................................................ 2008 494....Corey Joyner........................................... 1998
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1,854....Monty Sharpe.....................................1983-86 1,538....Raja Andrews....................................2005-08 1,472....Tony Belser........................................1985-88 1,332....Corey Joyner......................................1994-98 1,316....Chris Johnson....................................1997-00 1,302....Terrence Sorrell.................................1989-92 1,087....Teddy Craft........................................2003-05 898....J.J. Wilcox (played safety 2012).......2009-11 883....Maurice Bing......................................1995-96 868....Derrick Owens...................................1999-02
RECEIVING Touchdowns - Game
1.
3....Corey Joyner, Western Ill., 12-12-1998 (P)
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS - Season
RECEIVING YARDS - Season
1. 2. 4. 9.
RECEIVING YARDS - Career
8....Chris Johnson......................................... 2000 7....Teddy Craft............................................. 2004 7....Corey Joyner........................................... 1997 5....Raja Andrews......................................... 2008 5....Teddy Craft............................................. 2005 5....Monty Sharpe.......................................... 1986 5....Monty Sharpe.......................................... 1985 5....Monty Sharpe.......................................... 1984 4....Jamere Valentine.................................... 2009 4....Tim Camp................................................ 2008 4....Michael McIntosh................................... 2008 4....Reggie McCutchen................................. 2005 4....Tony Belser............................................. 1987
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS - Career
1. 2. 4. 6. 7. 8. 10.
18....Monty Sharpe.....................................1983-86 13....Teddy Craft........................................2003-05 13....Chris Johnson....................................1997-00 10....Corey Joyner......................................1994-98 10....Tony Belser........................................1985-88 9....Raja Andrews....................................2004-08 7....Terrence Sorrell.................................1989-92 6....Michael McIntosh..............................2006-08 6....Derrick Owens...................................1999-02 5....Kentrellis Showers....................2010-present 5....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 5....Karl Miller...........................................1987-90 5....Darren Willis......................................1991-93
YARDS PER CATCH - Season (Min. 20 rec.)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
RECEPTIONS - Game
1. 10....Raja Andrews at The Citadel........11-1-2008 10....Raja Andrews vs. Samford.............11-8-2008 2. 9....Adam Urbano at Samford..............11-7-2009 9....Darreion Robinson at SDSU...........9-12-2009 9 ...Jayson Foster vs. Elon.................10-14-2006 9....Robert Baker at East Carolina.......9-22-1984
25.05....J.J. Wilcox (22-551)................................. 2010 24.10....Teddy Craft (20-482)............................... 2004 23.21....Chris Johnson (29-673)........................... 2000 22.38....Frank Johnson (26-582).......................... 1986 22.25....Terrence Sorrell (20-445)........................ 1990 21.80....Monty Sharpe (30-654)........................... 1984 20.58....Corey Joyner (24-494)............................ 1998 19.40....Monty Sharpe (20-388)........................... 1986 19.19....Corey Joyner (31-595)............................ 1997 18.90..... Deryl Belser (21-397)............................ 1990
YARDS PER CATCH - Career (Min. 40 rec.)
2012 REVIEW
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
24.16....Teddy Craft (45-1,087).......................2003-05 19.96....J.J. Wilcox (45-898) played S 2012...2009-11 19.83....Monty Sharpe (92-1,824)...................1983-86 19.07....Chris Johnson (69-1,316)...................1997-00 18.76....Corey Joyner (71-1,332)....................1994-98 18.60....Terrence Sorrell (70-1,302)................1989-93 18.40....Tony Belser (80-1,472).......................1985-88 17.34....Delano Little (47-815)........................1983-86 16.88....Frank Johnson (50-844).....................1985-88 16.88....Herman Barron (40-675)....................1985-87
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
Yds...Rec. TD Name, Opponent...................................................Date
RECORDS
1. 191....7...0 2. 170....7...2 3. 153....3...2 4. 148....7...2 5. 143....9...0 143 ...3...1 7. 142....4...0 8. 130....6...3 9. 127....4...2 10. 126....5...2 11. 124....8...1 12. 123....7...0 123....7...1 14. 122....7...1 15. 122....9...1 16. 121....2...1 121....8...2 121....4...0 19. 120....3...1 20. 119....3...1 21. 117....4...2 117....7...0 23. 107....3...0
RAJA ANDREWS
HISTORY
[PASS RECEPTIONS CAREER LEADER]
148
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Reggie McCutchen vs. Elon.....................2006 Deryl Belser at James Madison...............1991 Corey Joyner vs. Valdosta St...................1997 Frank Johnson vs. Furman................1985 (P) Raja Andrews vs. Elon.............................2008 Ricky Harris vs. Arkansas St..............1986 (P) Herman Barron at S. Carolina St.......1985 (P) Corey Joyner vs. Western Illinois......1998 (P) Chris Johnson at Western Carolina........2000 Monty Sharpe vs. James Madison...........1986 Tony Belser at East Carolina...................1987 Raja Andrews vs. Northeastern..............2008 Maurice Bing at Chattanooga..................1996 Irving Campbell vs. S. Dakota St.............2007 Robert Baker at East Carolina.................1984 J.J. Wilcox at Chattanooga......................2010 Raja Andrews at WCU.............................2008 Frank Johnson vs. Chattanooga..............1986 Darius Smiley vs. Central Arkansas........2006 Demarcus Watts vs. Wofford...................2008 Teddy Craft vs. Wofford...........................2004 Monty Sharpe at East Carolina................1984 J.J. Wilcox at Furman...............................2010
Individual RECORDS — SCORING POINTS - Game
EAGLES GATA
1. 36....Jayson Foster at CCU (6 TDs)........9-15-2007 2. 32....A. Peterson vs. UMass (5 TDs, 2 PXT).1999 (P) 3. 30....A. Peterson vs. VMI (5 TDs)........10-30-2000 30....A. Peterson vs. Citadel (5 TDs)............. 1998 30....Gerald Harris vs. N.C. A&T (5 TDs).1986 (P) 5. 24....accomplished 14 times, last by: Jerick McKinnon at ODU.......... 12-8-2012 (P)
POINTS - Season
174....Adrian Peterson (29 TD)........................ 1999 162....Chaz Williams (27 TD)............................ 2002 156....Adrian Peterson (26 TD)........................ 1998 152....Chaz Williams (25 TD, 1 PAT)................ 2004 144....Jayson Foster (24 TD)............................ 2007 126....Jayson Foster (21 TD)............................ 2005 122....Jerick McKinnon (20 TD, 1 PAT)............ 2012 116....Ernest Thompson (19 TD, 1 PAT).......... 1988 110....Adrian Peterson (18 TD, 1 PAT)............ 2001 110....Tracy Ham (18 TD, 1 PAT)..................... 1986 108....Ernest Thompson (18 TD)...................... 1989
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
524....Adrian Peterson (87 TD, 1 PAT)...1998-2001 374....Chaz Williams (62 TD, 1 PAT)...........2001-04 374....Jayson Foster (62 TD, 1 PAT)............2004-07 338....Gerald Harris (55 TD. 4 PAT)............1983-86 328....Adrian Mora (157 XPT, 57 FG)..........2008-11 301....Tim Foley (151 XPT, 50 FG)..............1984-87 294....Greg Hill (49 TD)................................1996-99 266....Ernest Thompson (44 TD, 1 PAT).....1985-89 250....Tracy Ham (41 TD, 2 PAT)................1983-86 216....J.R. Revere (36 TD)............................1998-01 216....Kenny Robinson (36 TD)...................1994-97 216....Joe Ross (36 TD)................................1987-90
2013 SEASON
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11.
POINTS - Career
COACHING STAFF
MOST TOUCHDOWNS - Game
MEET THE EAGLES
all rushing, most TD receptions record is 3 1. 6 ..Jayson Foster at Coastal Carolina.....9-15-07 2. 5 ...Adrian Peterson vs. VMI .................10-30-00 5 ...Adrian Peterson vs. UMass......... 12-4-99 (P) 5 ...Adrian Peterson vs. The Citadel.....10-24-98 5 ...Gerald Harris vs. NC A&T......... 11-29-86 (P) 6. 4....Jerick McKinnon at ODU.............. 12-8-12 (P) 4....Jermaine Austin at SDSU.................10-29-05 4....Chaz Williams at The Citadel......10-23-2004 4....A. Peterson vs. Savannah State.......9-1-2001 4....A. Peterson at ETSU.....................10-30-1999 4....A. Peterson at Wofford...................9-11-1999 4....A. Peterson vs. Chattanooga.........9-25-1999 4....A. Peterson vs. Jacksonville St......9-12-1998 4....A. Peterson at Chattanooga..........9-26-1998 4....Greg Hill at Furman........................11-7-1998 4....Greg Hill vs. FAMU................. 11-29-1997 (P) 4....Charles Bostick vs. FAMU..................... 1991 4....Ernest Thompson vs. West Georgia..... 1989 4....Ernest Thompson vs. FAMU.................. 1988
CHAZ WILLIAMS TOUCHDOWNS - Season
29....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1999 27....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 26....Adrian Peterson...................................... 1998 25....Chaz Williams......................................... 2004 24....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 21....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 20....Jerick McKinnon..................................... 2012 19....Ernest Thompson................................... 1988 18....Adrian Peterson...................................... 2001 18....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 18....Ernest Thompson................................... 1989
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
TOUCHDOWNS - Career
87....Adrian Peterson.................................1998-01 62....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 62....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 55....Gerald Harris.....................................1983-86 49....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 44....Ernest Thompson..............................1985-89 41....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 36....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 36....Kenny Robinson.................................1994-97 36....Joe Ross..............................................1987-90
RECORDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
2012 REVIEW
[SCORED 62 TDs AND 374 CAREER POINTS]
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
149
Total Offense — Individual RECORDS PLAYS - Game
1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.
PLAYS - Season
438....Lee Chapple............................................ 2009 438....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 431....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 390....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 384....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 368....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 349....Jaybo Shaw............................................. 2010 ....Kenny Robinson...................................... 1996 327....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985
PLAYS - Career
1. 1,315..... Tracy Ham.................................... 1983-1986
TOTAL OFFENSE - Game
509....Tracy Ham vs. Furman........... 12-18-1985 (P)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
TOTAL OFFENSE - Season
3,047....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2007 2,820....Tracy Ham............................................... 1986 2,480....Antonio Henton...................................... 2008 2,444....Chaz Williams......................................... 2002 2,414....Jerick McKinnon.................................... 2012 2,401....Tracy Ham............................................... 1984 2,346....Greg Hill.................................................. 1999 2,323....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2005 2,254....Greg Hill.................................................. 1998 2,156....Tracy Ham............................................... 1985 1,977....J.R. Revere.............................................. 2000
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
TOTAL OFFENSE - Career
8,969....Tracy Ham..........................................1983-86 6,678....Greg Hill.............................................1996-99 6,589....Adrian Peterson.................................1998-01 6,096....Raymond Gross..................................1987-90 5,934....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 5,411....Jermaine Austin................................2002-05 5,302....Chaz Williams....................................2001-04 4,686....Kenny Williams..................................2001-05 4,302....J.R. Revere.........................................1998-01 3,876....Joe Ross..............................................1987-90
TOTAL YARDS PER GAME - Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 8 games) 277.0....Jayson Foster (11G -3,047).................... 2007 256.4....Tracy Ham (11G-2,820).......................... 1986 225.5....Antonio Henton (11G-2,480).................. 2008 218.3....Tracy Ham (11G-2,401).......................... 1984 213.3....Greg Hill (11G-2,346).............................. 1999 204.9....Greg Hill (11G-2,254).............................. 1998 196.0....Tracy Ham (11G-2,156).......................... 1985 193.6....Jayson Foster (12G-2,323)..................... 2005 179.7....J.R. Revere (11G-1,977).......................... 2000 176.9....Tracy Ham (9G-1,592)............................ 1983
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
65....Tracy Ham at ETSU........................11-3-1984
TRACy HAM
HISTORY
RECORDS
[OWNS MULTIPLE NCAA AND GEORGIA SOUTHERN RECORDS]
150
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
TOTAL YARDS PER GAME - Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 15 games) 213.5....Tracy Ham (42G-8,969).....................1983-86 162.9....Greg Hill (41G-6,678).........................1996-99 156.9....Adrian Peterson (42G-6,589)............1998-01 148.7....Raymond Gross (41G-6,096).............1987-90 140.2....Lee Chapple (18G-2,523)...................2008-09 130.2....Kenny Robinson (36G-4,686)............1994-97 129.0....Jayson Foster (46G-5,934)................2004-07 125.6....Jaybo Shaw (29G-3,643)....................2010-11 123.3....Chaz Williams (43G-5,302)................2001-04 122.9....J.R. Revere (35G-4,302).....................1998-01
TOTAL YARDS PER PLAY - Career
(Minimum 300 plays) 1. 7.40....Jayson Foster (802-5,934).................2004-07 2. 7.28....Greg Hill (917-6,678)..........................1996-99 3. 6.82....Tracy Ham (1,316-8,969)...................1983-86 4. 6.75....Ricky Harris (320-2,161)....................1983-86 5. 6.72....Jerick McKinnon (522-3507)....2010-present 6. 6.60....Adrian Peterson (998-6,589).............1998-01 7. 6.37....J.R. Revere (675-4,302)......................1998-01 8. 6.31....Jermaine Austin (857-5,411).............2002-05 9. 6.22....Roderick Russell (535-3,326).............1994-97 10. 6.10....Dominique Swope (372-2269)....... 2011-pres 6.04....Chaz Williams (878-5,302).................2001-04 12. 5.77....Travis Clark (317-1,828)....................2006-07
individual RECORDS KICKING LONGEST FIELD GOAL
63....Tim Foley vs. James Madison.......11-7-1987
EAGLES GATA
LONGEST FIELD GOAL - Freshman
60....David Cool at James Madison.......11-5-1988 ....FCS Record......................................................
CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS - Season
Season ....12, Tim Foley........................................... 1985 ....19, Tim Foley......................................1985-86 Career (last 12 of 1985 and first seven of 1986)
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS - Game
7....Reed Haley at The Citadel...........11-19-1994
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS - Career
5....Sean Holland vs. Furman...............11-8-2003 5....Reed Haley at The Citadel...........11-19-1994
FIELD GOALS MADE - Season
19....Adrian Mora............................................ 2010 17....Jesse Hartley.......................................... 2007 17....Tim Foley................................................. 1987 16....Adrian Mora............................................ 2009 16....Tim Foley................................................. 1985 15....Reed Haley.............................................. 1993 14....David Cool............................................... 1991 13....Sean Holland........................................... 2003 12....Adrian Mora............................................ 2011 12....Scott Shelton........................................... 2001 12....Eric Meng................................................ 1997 12....Chris Chambers...................................... 1998
FIELD GOALS MADE - Career
57....Adrian Mora.......................................2008-11 50....Tim Foley............................................1984-87 36....Reed Haley.........................................1992-94 28....Scott Shelton......................................1999-02 27....Mike Dowis......................................1988-90\ 27....David Cool..........................................1988-91 21....Eric Meng...........................................1995-97 21....Chris Chambers.................................1996-99 17....Jesse Hartley.....................................2001-03 15....Johnathan Dudley.............................2003-06
HIGHEST FG PERCENTAGE - Season
EXTRA POINTS ATTEMPTED - Game
10 Chris Chambers, on two occasions vs. Northern Arizona, 11-27-1999 (P) vs. Western Carolina, 10-9-1999
EXTRA POINTS ATTEMPTED - Season
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
72....Chris Chambers...................................... 1999 64....Adrian Mora............................................ 2011 62....Johnathan Dudley.................................. 2004 62....Scott Shelton........................................... 2002 60....Chris Chambers...................................... 1998 57....Johnathan Dudley.................................. 2005 52....Tim Foley................................................. 1986 50....Alex Hanks.............................................. 2012 48....Michael Dowis........................................ 1989 47....Jesse Hartley.......................................... 2007
EXTRA POINTS ATTEMPTED - Career
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
159....Adrian Mora.......................................2008-11 156....Tim Foley............................................1984-87 142....Chris Chambers.................................1996-99 134....Scott Shelton......................................1999-02 130....Johnathan Dudley.............................2003-06 125....Michael Dowis...................................1988-90 104....Reed Haley.........................................1992-94 72....Eric Meng...........................................1995-97 60....Jesse Hartley.....................................2007-08 50....Alex Hanks................................2012-present
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE
Season Career
....56, Adrian Mora...................................... 2011 ....151, Adrian Mora...............................2008-11 ....................... from Sept. 20, 2008-Dec. 3, 2011 ..............................................NCAA FCS Record
EXTRA POINTS Made - Game
10 Chris Chambers, on two occasions vs. Northern Arizona, 11-27-1999 (P) vs. Western Carolina, 10-9-1999
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
EXTRA POINTS MADE - Season
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
69....Chris Chambers...................................... 1999 62....Adrian Mora............................................ 2011 61....Scott Shelton........................................... 2002 57....Chris Chambers...................................... 1998 56....Johnathan Dudley.................................. 2004 54....Johnathan Dudley.................................. 2005 50....Tim Foley................................................. 1986 47....Alex Hanks.............................................. 2012 47....Jesse Hartley.......................................... 2007 47....Michael Dowis........................................ 1989
EXTRA POINTS MADE - Career
157....Adrian Mora ......................................2008-11 151....Tim Foley............................................1984-87 136....Chris Chambers.................................1996-99 127....Scott Shelton......................................1999-02 121....Michael Dowis...................................1988-90 118....Johnathan Dudley.............................2003-06 103....Reed Haley.........................................1992-94 67....Eric Meng...........................................1995-97 58....Jesse Hartley.....................................2007-08 47....Alex Hanks................................2012-present
EXTRA POINT PERCENTAGE - Season
(Minimum 25 attempts) 1. 1.000..... Adrian Mora (45-45).............................. 2010 1.000....Adrian Mora (31-31)............................... 2008 1.000....Tim Foley (33-33).................................... 1985 1.000....Reed Haley (40-40)................................. 1993 1.000....Jesse Hartley (47-47).............................. 2007 6. 98.4....Scott Shelton (61-62)............................... 2002 7. 97.9....Michael Dowis (47-48)............................ 1989 8. 97.7....Reed Haley (42-43)................................. 1994 9. 97.6....Michael Dowis (47-48)............................ 1989 10. 97.1....Eric Meng (33-34)................................... 1995
EXTRA POINT PERCENTAGE - Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 35 attempts) 99.0..... Reed Haley (103-104)....................... 1992-94 98.7....Adrian Mora (157-159)......................2008-11 96.8....Michael Dowis (121-125)...................1988-90 96.8....Tim Foley (151-156)...........................1983-87 96.7....Jesse Hartley (58-60).........................2007-08 95.8....Chris Chambers (136-142)................1996-99 94.8....Scott Shelton (127-134)......................1999-02 94.7....Sean Holland (36-38).........................2001-03 94.0....Alex Hanks (47-50)...................2012-present 93.1....Eric Meng (67-72)..............................1995-97
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
151
HISTORY
(Minimum 8 attempts) 1. 1.000..... Jonathan Dudley (9-9).......................... 2004 2. 94.1....Tim Foley (16-17).................................... 1985 3. 90.9....Tim Foley (10-11).................................... 1986 4. 90.5....Adrian Mora (19-21)............................... 2010 5. 88.9....David Simmons (8-9).............................. 1983 6. 85.7....Adrian Mora (12-14)............................... 2011 85.7....Chris Chambers (12-14........................... 1998 85.7....Eric Meng (12-14)................................... 1997 9. 83.3....Michael Dowis (10-12)............................ 1990 83.3....Adrian Mora (10-12)............................... 2008
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Minimum 15 attempts) 82.6....Adrian Mora (57-69)*.........................2008-11 81.9....Mike Dowis (27-33)............................1988-90 80.6....Tim Foley (50-62)...............................1983-87 77.8....Scott Holland (14-18).........................2001-03 70.0....Eric Meng (21-30)..............................1995-97 68.2....Johnathan Dudley (15-22).................2003-06 67.7....Chris Chambers (21-31)....................1996-99 65.9....David Cool (27-41).............................1988-91 65.1....Scott Shelton (28-43)..........................1999-02 63.2....Reed Haley (36-57)............................1992-94
RECORDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10.
FIELD GOALS MADE - Game
HIGHEST FG PERCENTAGE - Career
2012 REVIEW
1. 2. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
69....Adrian Mora.......................................2008-11 62....Tim Foley............................................1984-87 57....Reed Haley.........................................1992-94 43....Scott Shelton......................................1999-02 41....David Cool..........................................1988-91 33....Mike Dowis........................................1988-90 31....Chris Chambers.................................1996-99 30....Eric Meng...........................................1995-97 27....Jessee Hartley...................................2007-08 22....Johnathan Dudley.............................2003-06
[SNAPPER CARTER JONES, PLACEKICKER ADRIAN MORA AND HOLDER CHARLIE EDWARDS AFTER MORA SET THE NCAA FCS RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE]
MEET THE EAGLES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
EXTRA POINT RECORD
COACHING STAFF
24....Jesse Hartley.......................................... 2007 22....Adrian Mora ........................................... 2009 22....Tim Foley................................................. 1987 21....Adrian Mora............................................ 2010 21....Reed Haley.............................................. 1993 20....Reed Haley.............................................. 1994 19....Scott Shelton........................................... 2001 17....Alex Hanks.............................................. 2012 17....Scott Shelton........................................... 2002 17....David Cool............................................... 1991 17....Tim Foley................................................. 1985
2013 SEASON
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS - Season
1. 2. 4. 6. 7. 8.
1. 63 2. 60 3. 57 57 5. 55 6. 54 54 54 54 10. 53 53 53 53 14. 52 52 52 17. 51 51 51 20. 50 50 50 50 50 25. 49 49 49 49 29. 48 48 48 48 48 48
PLAYER Opponent (Quarter, Time)........................ Year Tim Foley vs. JMU (Q3, 0:46)......................... 1987 David Cool at JMU (Q2, 10:16)....................... 1988 Chris Chambers at Oregon St. (Q2, 0:00)...... 1999 Tim Foley vs. W. Kentucky (Q2, 0:14)............ 1987 David Cool vs. Furman (Q1, 7:13)............ 1988 (P) Jesse Hartley vs. S. Dakota St. (Q4, 0:00)...... 2007 David Cool at JMU (Q1, 0:00)......................... 1988 Tim Foley vs. UCF (Q1, 7:33).......................... 1987 Tim Foley at UTC (Q1).................................... 1985 Reed Haley vs. UTC (Q2, 0:26)....................... 1993 Reed Haley vs. Jacksonville St. (Q4, 11:25)... 1992 Reed Haley at Youngstown St. (Q2, 14:55)... 1992 David Cool vs. WCU (Q4, 8:34)....................... 1991 David Cool vs. Savannah St. (Q1, 10:46)........ 1991 Tim Foley at E. Carolina (Q1, 1:21)................ 1991 Tim Foley vs. W. Kentucky (Q2, 3:11)............ 1987 Scott Shelton vs. Beth.-Cookman (Q2,14:50).2002 Reed Haley at The Citadel (Q4 8:11)............. 2002 Tim Foley vs. Newberry (Q2, 1:28)................ 1984 Adrian Mora at Wofford (Q3, 6:13)................. 2009 David Cool at UTC (Q2, 4:15)......................... 1988 Tim Foley at Florida A&M (Q2, 0:02)............. 1985 Tim Foley vs. Bethune-Cookman (Q2, 0:06).. 1985 Tim Foley at JMU (Q1, 1:18)........................... 1985 Adrian Mora vs. Furman (Q3, 10:43............... 2011 Jesse Hartley at Elon (Q2, 11:32)................... 2007 Eric Meng vs. WCU (Q2, 5:55)........................ 1997 David Cool vs. W. Georgia (Q1, 5:06)............. 1989 Alex Hanks vs. Wofford, 2012 (Q2, 11:52).... 2012 Adrian Mora at Wofford (Q2, 9:59)................. 2009 Jonathan Dudley vs. App. St. (Q2,9:01)......... 2004 Reed Haley vs. Concord (Q2, 0:05)................ 1993 David Cool vs. UCF (Q1, 1:58)........................ 1990 David Cool vs. Furman (Q3, 5:07)............ 1988 (P)
PLAYER Opponent (Quarter, Time)........................ Year 35. 47 Eric Meng vs. Furman (Q4, 13:34)................. 1997 47 Reed Haley at Marshall (Q2, 1:21)................. 1993 47 Reed Haley at East Tenn. St. (Q3, 12:18)....... 1993 47 Tim Foley at UCF (Q4, 8:57)........................... 1985 39. 46 Adrian Mora at S. Dakota St. (Q1, 2:56)......... 2009 46 Reed Haley vs. Concord (Q4,10:59).............. 1993 46 David Cool vs. Nicholls St. (Q1, 5:18)............. 1991 46 David Cool vs. Valdosta St. (Q4, 8:57)........... 1990 46 David Cool vs. W. Georgia (Q2, 6:34)............. 1989 46 David Cool at Samford (Q3, 9:26)................... 1989 46 David Cool vs. UCF (Q2, 7:57)........................ 1988 46. 45 Adrian Mora vs. S. Carolina St. (Q3, 0:00)...2010 (P) 45 Adrian Mora at UTC (Q2, 0:03)...................... 2010 45 Scott Shelton vs. East Tenn. St. (Q2, 0:00).... 2002 45 Scott Shelton at Elon (Q1, 1:33)...................... 2001 45 Rob Bironas vs. East Tenn. St. (Q2, 0:00)...... 2000 45 Chris Chambers vs. App. St. (Q1, 3:26)......... 1998 45 Reed Haley vs. The Citadel (Q2, 9:08)........... 1993 45 David Cool vs. S. Carolina St. (Q3, 7:35)........ 1988 45 Tim Foley vs. UCF (Q1, 6:06).......................... 1985 45 Tim Foley vs. East Tenn. St. (Q3, 3:38).......... 1985 56. 44 Adrian Mora vs. Albany (Q4, 0:40)................ 2009 44 Jesse Hartley at Wofford (Q4, 8:58)............... 2007 44 Scott Shelton vs. FAMU (Q2, 13:29)......... 2001 (P) 44 Reed Haley vs. Mid. Tenn. St. (Q3, 9:18)....... 1992 44 David Cool vs. NE Louisiana (Q2, 0:31)......... 1990 44 David Cool vs. NE Louisiana (Q4, 8:40)......... 1990 44 David Cool vs. UCF (Q2, 1:07).................. 1990 (P) 44 David Cool vs. Mid. Tenn. St. (Q1, 4:22)........ 1989 44 Tim Foley at Furman (Q2, 13:33)................... 1985 44 Tim Foley vs. Valdosta St. (Q2, 0:25)............. 1984 44 David Simmons at Valdosta St. (Q2, 0:00).... 1983
PLAYER Opponent (Quarter, Time)........................ Year 67. 43 Scott Shelton vs. Beth.-Cookman (Q2, 4:10).. 2002 43 David Cool at Florida St. (Q1, 2:51)................ 1990 43 David Cool vs. The Citadel (Q2, 0:18)............ 1990 43 Tim Foley vs. Bethume-Cookman (Q2, 2:27).1985 71. 42 Adrian Mora at Furman (Q2, 0:50)................. 2008 42 Scott Shelton vs. Delaware (Q2, 0:00)............ 2001 42 Scott Shelton vs. WCU (Q3, 0:57)................... 2001 42 Scott Shelton vs. Furman (Q4, 2:28)......... 2001 (P) 42 Chris Chambers vs. The Citadel (Q1, 1:38)... 1999 42 Chris Chambers at The Citadel (Q4, 7:14).... 1998 42 Reed Haley vs. East Tenn. St. (Q4, 6:23)....... 1994 42 Tim Foley vs. Tenn. Tech (Q3, 7:27).............. 1985 79. 41 Adrian Mora at Samford (Q3, 11:26).............. 2011 41 Adrian Mora at Furman (Q2, 9:37)................. 2010 41 Adrian Mora at C. Carolina (Q2, 14:20)......... 2010 41 Adrian Mora vs. Elon (Q1, 10:57)................... 2008 41 Adrian Mora at UTC (Q1, 1:50)...................... 2008 41 Jesse Hartley at Elon (1 OT)........................... 2007 41 Jonathan Dudley at WCU (Q3, 11:02)............ 2004 41 Rob Bironas at The Citadel (Q4, 11:58)......... 2000 41 Rob Bironas at Furman (Q3, 12:34)................ 2000 41 David Cool at NE Louisiana (Q1, 1:47).......... 1990 41 Mike Dowis vs. Nevada (Q4, 1:06)........... 1990 (P) 90. 40 Alex Hanks vs. UCA (Q2, 2:31)................ 2012 (P) 40 Adrian Mora at Delaware, (Q3, 11:59)..... 2010 (P) 40 Bo Galvin at Furman (Q2, 3:47)...................... 2006 40 Jonathan Dudley at Furman (Q4, 11:14)........ 2004 40 Scott Shelton vs. Furman (Q1, 0:49)............... 2001 40 Chris Chambers at Furman (Q3, 3:09)........... 1998 40 Eric Meng at App. St. (Q2, 14:19).................. 1995 40 Reed Haley at WCU (Q2, 5:28)....................... 1994 40 Mike Dowis at JMU (Q1, 10:53)...................... 1989 40 Mike Dowis at JMU (Q2, 2:32)........................ 1989 40 Tim Foley at Mid. Tenn. St. (Q3, 11:39)......... 1986 40 Tim Foley at Bethume-Cookman (Q2, 0:04).. 1986
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Longest field goals
HISTORY
PLACEKICKER TIM FOLEy
[NCAA RECORD HOLDER WITH A 63-YARD FIELD GOAL] 152
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
PUNTING TOP PERFORMANCES MOST PUNTS - Game
11....Eric Smith at Miami (Fla.)....................9-3-94 11....Bill Thatcher vs. Jacksonville St., ...10-24-92
MOST PUNTS - Season
73....Don Norton.............................................. 1991 69....Bill Thatcher............................................ 1992 62....Daniel Jordan.......................................... 2006 62....Terry Harvin............................................ 1990 61....Charlie Edwards..................................... 2009 58....Bill Thatcher............................................ 1993 56....Charlie Edwards..................................... 2010 55....Eric Smith................................................ 1994 51....Scott Shelton........................................... 2002 50....Daniel Jordan.......................................... 2007
2013 SEASON
MOST PUNTS - Career
195....Charlie Edwards................................2008-11 179....Daniel Jordan.....................................2004-07 178....Terry Harvin.......................................1987-90 162....Kenny Worob......................................1995-98 138....Scott Shelton......................................1999-02 127....Bill Thatcher.......................................1992-93 81....Pat Parker...........................................1983-87 73....Don Norton.........................................1990-91 55....Eric Smith...........................................1993-94 46....Luke Cherry............................. 2011-present 44....Brit Barker............................................... 1983
COACHING STAFF
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
EAGLES GATA
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PUNTING AVERAGE - Season (Minimum 3 attempts)
1. 48.2....Charlie Edwards (4-193) vs. UTC....10-17-09
PUNTING AVERAGE - Season (Minimum 15 attempts)
42.69....Scott Shelton (16-683)............................. 1999 42.10....Charlie Edwards (30-1,263)................... 2011 41.06....Daniel Jordan (34-1,396)........................ 2004 41.04....Charlie Edwards (56-2,298)................... 2010 40.97....Daniel Jordan (62-2,540)........................ 2006 40.82....Don Norton (73-2,980)............................ 1991 40.24....Daniel Jordan (50-2,012)........................ 2007 40.18....Scott Shelton (38-1,527).......................... 2001 39.96....Charlie Edwards (48-1,918)................... 2008 39.90....Kenny Worob (48-1,915)......................... 1997
CHARLIE EDWARDS
PUNTING AVERAGE - Career 40.82....Don Norton (73-2,980).......................1990-91 40.52....Daniel Jordan (179-7,253).................2004-07 40.49....Charlie Edwards (195-7,896)............2008-11 39.67....Eric Smith (55-2,182).........................1993-94 38.91....Kenny Worob (162-6,303)..................1995-98 38.67....Scott Shelton (138-5,337)...................1999-02 38.09....Bill Thatcher (127-4,838)...................1992-93 38.08....Brit Barker (44-1,637)............................. 1983 37.85....Terry Harvin (178-6,737)...................1987-90 37.56....Pat Parker (81-3,042).........................1983-87
(Minimum 3 attempts)
1.
490....Eric Smith (11 att.) at Miami, Fla.........9-3-94
PUNTING YARDS - Season
2,890....Don Norton.............................................. 1991 2,551....Bill Thatcher............................................ 1992 2,540....Daniel Jordan.......................................... 2006 2,417....Charlie Edwards..................................... 2009 2,398....Terry Harvin............................................ 1990 2,298....Charlie Edwards..................................... 2010 2,287....Bill Thatcher............................................ 1993 2,182....Eric Smith................................................ 1994 2,012....Daniel Jordan.......................................... 2007 1,918....Charlie Edwards..................................... 2008
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
PUNTING YARDS - Career
7,896....Charlie Edwards................................2008-11 7,253....Daniel Jordan.....................................2004-07 6,737....Terry Harvin.......................................1987-90 6,303....Kenny Worob......................................1995-98 5,337....Scott Shelton......................................1999-02 4,838....Bill Thatcher.......................................1992-93 3,042....Pat Parker...........................................1983-87 2,980....Don Norton.........................................1990-91 2,182....Eric Smith...........................................1993-94 1,717....Luke Cherry............................. 2011-present 1,673....Brit Barker............................................... 1983
RECORDS
PUNTING YARDS - GAME
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2012 REVIEW
[CAREER PUNT YARDS LEADER]
(Minimum 40 attempts)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
MEET THE EAGLES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
153
TOP PERFORMANCES RETURNs MOST KICKOFF RETURNS - Game
6....Laron Scott at Delaware...................12-18-10 Laron Scott vs. Wofford......................10-9-10 Darrell Pasco vs. Furman.................11-14-09 Melvin Bell vs. Bethune-Cookman....10-6-84 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 11.
KICKOFF RETURNS - Season
44....Laron Scott.............................................. 2010 34....Laron Scott.............................................. 2011 33....Nay Young............................................... 1986 31....J.J. Wilcox............................................... 2012 25....Karl Miller................................................ 1990 22....Karl Miller................................................ 1988 22....Melvin Bell.............................................. 1983 21....Raja Andrews......................................... 2007 20....Darrell Pasco........................................... 2008 20....Lewis Barr............................................... 2003 19....Darrell Pasco........................................... 2009 19....Teddy Craft............................................. 2005 19....Ronnie Wiggins...................................... 2009 19....Chris Wright............................................ 1994
MOST KICKOFF RETURNS - Career
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11.
81....Laron Scott.........................................2009-11 68....Chris Wright.......................................1991-94 64....Karl Miller...........................................1987-90 46....Nay Young..........................................1983-87 43....Anthony J. Williams..........................1999-02 39....Melvin Bell.........................................1983-84 39....Darrell Pasco......................................2008-09 34....Raja Andrews....................................2004-08 33....J.J. Wilcox..........................................2009-12 31....Teddy Craft........................................2003-05 30....Lewis Barr..........................................2002-05
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS - Game
173....Laron Scott vs. Wofford......................10-9-10
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS - Season
1. 1,161....Laron Scott.............................................. 2010 2. 1,040....Laron Scott.............................................. 2011 3. 780....J.J. Wilcox............................................... 2012 4. 715....Nay Young............................................... 1986 5. 598....Lewis Barr............................................... 2003 6. 570....Karl Miller................................................ 1990 7. 495....Karl Miller................................................ 1988 8. 470....Anthony J. Williams............................... 2002 9. 460....Melvin Bell.............................................. 1983 10. 455....Darrell Pasco........................................... 2009 11. 453....Darrell Pasco........................................... 2008
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS - Career
1. 2,257....Laron Scott.........................................2009-11 2. 1,430....Chris Wright.......................................1994-94 3. 1,386....Karl Miller...........................................1987-90 4. 984....Nay Young..........................................1983-87 5. 908....Darrell Pasco......................................2008-09 6. 890....Anthony J. Williams..........................1999-02 7. 876....Melvin Bell.........................................1983-84 8. 791....J.J. Wilcox......................................2009-2012 9. 787....Lewis Barr..........................................2002-05 10. 708....Raja Andrews....................................2004-08 11. 700....Corey Joyner .....................................1994-98
KICKOFF RETURN AVG. - Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
(Minimum 15 returns) 30.59....Laron Scott (34-1041).............................. 2011 29.90....Lewis Barr (20-598)................................ 2003 27.33....Chris Wright (15-410)............................. 1992 26.39....Laron Scott (44-1,161)............................. 2010 26.11....Anthony J. Williams (18-470)................. 2002 26.2....Samair Baker (15-393-1TD).................... 2008 25.93....Dexter Dawson (15-389)......................... 1995 25.16....J.J. Wilcox (31-780)................................. 2012 24.47....Melvin Bell (17-416)................................ 1984 23.95....Darrell Pasco (19-455)............................. 2009 22.80....Karl Miller (25-570)................................. 1990 22.65....Darrell Pasco (20-453)............................. 2008
KICKOFF RETURN AVG. - Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
(Minimum 25 returns) 27.86....Laron Scott (81-2,257)........................2009-11 26.23....Lewis Barr (30-787)...........................2002-05 25.93....Corey Joyner (27-700).......................1994-98 23.97....J.J. Wilcox (31-780)............................2009-12 23.28....Darrell Pasco (39-908)........................2008-09 22.46....Melvin Bell (64-1,386)........................1983-84 21.66....Karl Miller (64-1,386..........................1987-90 21.39....Nay Young (46-984)...........................1983-87 21.03....Chris Wright (68-1,430).....................1991-94 20.82....Raja Andrews (34-708)......................2004-08 20.70....Anthony J. Williams (43-890)............1999-02
KICKOFF RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
1.
1....by 11 players on 12 times (last by:) ....Laron Scott vs. Alabama (95 yds)..11-19-2011
PUNT RETURNS PUNT RETURNS - Game
9....Dexter Dawson vs. VMI...............10-23-1993
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9.
44....Anthony J. Williams............................... 2002 37....Brandon Rozzelle.................................... 1992 34....Rodney Oglesby...................................... 1989 32....Dexter Dawson....................................... 1993 28....Anthony J. Williams............................... 2001 25....Reico Tutt................................................ 1997 25....Shawn Austin......................................... 1991 25....Rodney Oglesby...................................... 1988 24....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2006 24....Anthony J. Williams............................... 1999
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10. 11.
118....Anthony J. Williams..........................1999-02 97....Rodney Oglesby.................................1988-91 73....Dexter Dawson..................................1992-95 48....Darreion Robinson.............................2009-12 45....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 45....Brandon Rozelle.................................1990-93 44....Tony Belser........................................1985-88 44....Teddy Craft........................................2003-05 40....Reico Tutt...........................................1996-97 36....Melvin Bell.........................................1983-84 35....Nay Young..........................................1983-87
PUNT RETURNS - Season
PUNT RETURNS - Career
PUNT RETURN YARDS - Game
143....Anthony Williams vs. UTC.............9-22-2001
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PUNT RETURN YARDS - Season
474....Anthony Williams................................... 2002 366....Dexter Dawson....................................... 1993 347....Rodney Oglesby...................................... 1989 282....Anthony Williams................................... 2001 280....Raja Andrews......................................... 2008 271....Dexter Dawson....................................... 1995 253....Corey Joyner........................................... 1998 252....Melvin Bell.............................................. 1984 250....Jayson Foster.......................................... 2006 211....Dexter Dawson....................................... 1994
PUNT RETURN YARDS - Career
1. 1,126....Anthony Williams..............................1999-02 2. 864....Dexter Dawson..................................1992-95 3. 767....Rodney Oglesby.................................1988-91 4. 509....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 5. 408....Teddy Craft........................................2003-05 6. 403....Raja Andrews....................................2004-08 7. 377....Nay Young..........................................1983-87 8. 372....Melvin Bell.........................................1983-84 9. 339....Tony Belser........................................1985-88 339....Corey Joyner......................................1994-98
PUNT RETURN AVG. - Season
(Minimum 15 returns) 1. 15.94....Dexter Dawson (17-271)......................... 1995 2. 14.88....Corey Joyner (17-253)............................ 1998 3. 14.00....Raja Andrews (20-280)........................... 2008 14.00....Melvin Bell (18-252)................................ 1984 5. 11.44....Dexter Dawson (32-366)......................... 1993 6. 11.35....Teddy Craft (17-193)............................... 2004 7. 11.17....Nay Young (18-201)................................ 1985 8. 10.77....Anthony J. Williams (44-474)................. 2002 9. 10.42....Jayson Foster (24-250)........................... 2006 10. 10.21....Rodney Oglesby (34-347)....................... 1989
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PUNT RETURN AVG. - Career
16.12....Raja Andrews (25-403)......................2004-08 13.04....Corey Joyner (26-339).......................1994-98 11.84....Dexter Dawson (73-864)....................1992-95 11.31....Jayson Foster (45-509)......................2004-07 10.77....Nay Young (35-377)...........................1983-87 10.33....Melvin Bell (36-372)...........................1983-84 10.21....Lewis Barr (29-296)...........................2002-05 9.54....Anthony J. Williams (118-1126)........1999-02 9.27....Teddy Craft (44-408)..........................2003-05 7.91....Rodney Oglesby (97-767)..................1988-91
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS - Game
1.
1....13 players on 17 occasions, last by:.............. Darreion Robinson at App. St., 10-29-2011 46-yard return
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS - Career
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
KICKOFF RETURNS
1.
154
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2....Raja Andrews....................................2005-08 2....Jayson Foster.....................................2004-07 2....Anthony Williams..........................1999-2002 2....Rodney Oglesby.................................1988-91
DEFENSIVE RECORDS MOST TACKLES - Game
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10.
133....Mike West (73s-60a)............................... 1990 130....Edward Thomas (86s-44a)..................... 1996 127....Paul Carroll (71s-56a)............................. 1994 121....James Dickerson (65s-56a).................... 1997 117....Jessie Jenkins (70s-47a)........................ 1985 116....Joe Scott (68s-48a).................................. 2002 112....John Mohring (55s-57a)......................... 2005 112....Joe Scott (72s-40a).................................. 2001 112....Lee Brooks (57-55a)................................ 1996 109....Arkee Thompson (55s-54a).................... 1998
MOST TACKLES - Career
375....Paul Carroll (205s-170a)....................1991-94 353....Freddy Pesqueira (173s-180a)..........1999-02 316....John Mohring (181s-135a)................2003-06 308....Edward Thomas (186s-122a)............1993-96 292....Nick Davis (156s-136a)......................1990-93 290....Joe Scott (173s-117a).........................1999-03 282....Rob Stockton (162s-120a)..................1992-95 279....Derrick Butler (172s-107a)................2001-04 267....D.T. Tanner (136s-131a)....................1994-97 266....Charles Carper (173-93)....................1983-85
MOST SACKS - Game
5....Giff Smith at Chattanooga.............9-17-1988
MOST SACKS - Season
1. 11.0....Darren Alford (11s-0a)............................ 1988 11.0....Eric Davis (11s-0a).................................. 1998 3. 10.5....Edward Thomas (10s-1a)....................... 1995 4. 9.5....Alex Mash (9s-1a)................................... 1993 9.5....Edward Thomas (9s-1a)......................... 1996 6. 8.5....Dakota Walker (8s-1a)............................ 2008 7. 8.0....Giff Smith (7s-2a).................................... 1988 8.0....Brent Russell (7s-2a).............................. 2010 9. 7.0....Michael Morris (7s-0a)........................... 1994 10. 6.5....Javon Mention (6s-1a)............................ 2012 6.5....Dion DuBose (6s-1a)............................... 2012 6.5....Brent Russell (6s-1a).............................. 2011 6.5....Chris Covington (5s-3a)......................... 2008
MOST SACKS - Career
1. 25.0....Brent Russell (22s-6a).......................2008-12 2. 24.0....Edward Thomas (23s-2a)..................1993-96 3. 18.5....Alex Mash (15s-7a)............................1990-93 4. 16.0....Eric Davis (16s-0a).............................1996-98 5. 15.5....Giff Smith (12s-7a).............................1987-90 6. 14.0....Michael Morris (13s-2a)....................1991-94 7. 13.5....Eric Hadley (12s-3a)..........................2001-04 13.5....Steve. Bussoletti (10s-7a)..................1988-91 9. 13.0....Lee Brooks (13s-0a)...........................1993-96 10. 12.5....Vonvellies Allen (12s-1a)...................1996-99 12.5....Freddy Pesqueira (12s-1a)................1999-02
MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS - Season
1. 22.0....Voncellies Allen...................................... 1999 2. 21.0....Eric Davis................................................ 1998 3. 19.0....Freddy Pesqueira.................................... 2002 4. 18.5....Brent Russell........................................... 2010 5. 18.0....Alex Mash............................................... 1991 6. 17.5....Dakota Walker......................................... 2008 7. 17.0....Eric Davis................................................ 1997 17.0....Voncellies Allen...................................... 1998 9. 16.5....Brent Russell........................................... 2011 10. 15.5....Roderick Tinsley..................................... 2010
MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS - Career
1. 59.0....Voncellies Allen.................................1996-99 2. 54.5....Brent Russell......................................2008-12 3. 51.5....Freddy Pesqueira...............................1999-02 4. 38.5....Eric Hadley.........................................2001-04 5. 38.0....Eric Davis...........................................1996-98 38.0....Alex Mash..........................................1990-93 7. 37.5....John Mohring.....................................2003-06 8. 27.5....Giff Smith...........................................1987-90 9. 26.0....Derrick Reeves...................................1995-97 10. 25.5....Dion DuBose...................................2008-2012 11. 23.5....Dakota Walker....................................2007-08
MOST PASS BREAKUPS - Season
1. 3. 4. 5. 8.
18....Laron Scott.............................................. 2011 18....Mark Giles............................................... 1990 13....Rodney Oglesby...................................... 1990 12....Don Hudson............................................ 1992 11....Brandon Jackson.................................... 2007 11....Nay Young............................................... 1986 11....Chris Aiken............................................. 1985 10....Laron Scott.............................................. 2010 10....Carson Hill............................................... 2008 10....James Young........................................... 2002 10....Jim Multimer........................................... 1990 10....Rodney Oglesby...................................... 1989
1. 2.
3....Rodney Ogelsby vs. Savannah State, 9-7-91 2....many times, last by Jerick McKinnon, ......... .......................................vs. Maine, 12-10-11 (P)
Laron Scott
[PASS BREAKUPS CAREER LEADER] #JOINTHEJOURNEY
6....A.J. Bryant.............................................. 2004 6....Earthwind Moreland.............................. 1998 6....Randell Boone......................................... 1989 6....Laron Scott.............................................. 2010 6....Arkee Thompson.................................... 1998 6....Jim Mutimer............................................ 1991 6....Nate Gates.............................................. 2000 5....Lavar Rainey........................................... 2000 5....Rodney Oglesby...................................... 1988 5....ArkeeThompson..................................... 1999 5....Brancis Williams..................................... 1995 5....Nay Young............................................... 1983 5....Chris Aiken............................................. 1985 5....Brandon Jackson.................................... 2006
INTERCEPTIONS - Career
16....Nay Young..........................................1983-87 15....Rodney Oglesby.................................1988-91 12....Tay Dixon...........................................1986-89 12....Laron Scott.........................................2009-11 11....Arkee Thompson...............................1998-99 10....A.J. Bryant.........................................2002-05 10....Marco Bradham.................................1992-95 9....David Young.......................................1999-02 9....Jim Mutimer.......................................1990-91 9....Kevin Whitley.....................................1988-91
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
155
HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8.
INTERCEPTIONS - Season
RECORDS
1. 8.
INTERCEPTIONS - Game
2012 REVIEW
36....Laron Scott.........................................2009-11 35....Rodney Oglesby.................................1988-91 32....Nay Young..........................................1984-87 24....Mark Giles..........................................1988-91 21....Carson Hill..........................................2006-10 20....David Young.......................................1999-02 20....Rob Stockton......................................1992-95 18....James Young......................................2001-04 18....Aaron Whitaker.................................2001-03 18....Taz Dixon...........................................1986-89
MEET THE EAGLES
MOST PASS BREAKUPS - Career
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8.
COACHING STAFF
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
MOST TACKLES - Season
2013 SEASON
22....James Dickerson at USF...............11-15-1997 22....Jessie Jenkins at Troy State..........9-15-1985 22....Edward Thomas vs. VMI...............10-5-1996 21....Everett Sharpe vs. The Citadel....11-26-1988 20....Edward Thomas at The Citadel..10-26-1996 19....Chris Covington vs. Wofford.........9-27-2008
EAGLES GATA
1. 4. 5. 6.
DEFENSIVE RECORDS INT RETURN YARDS - GAME
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
102....Earthwind Moreland..................... 9-12-1998 vs. Jacksonville State 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
INT RETURN YARDS - Season
165....A.J. Bryant............................................. 2004 111....Hugo Rossignol....................................... 1983 107....Lavar Rainey........................................... 2000 104....Dreck Cooper.......................................... 2001 102....Earthwind Moreland.............................. 1998 98....Ryan Hadden.......................................... 1999 96....Lavelle Westbrooks (2 int).................... 2012 96....John Mohring.......................................... 2005 95....A.J. Bryant.............................................. 2005 94....Terrence McBride................................... 2003
INT RETURN YARDS - Career
260....A.J. Bryant.........................................2002-05 197....Rodney Oglesby.................................1988-91 182....Taz Dixon...........................................1986-89 167....David Young.......................................1999-02 165....Nay Young......................................... 1983-87 155....Hugo Rossignol................................. 1983-85 127....Laron Scott........................................ 2009-11 121....Arkee Thompson.............................. 1998-99 117....John Mohring.................................... 2003-06 107....Lavar Rainey......................................1996-00
INTERCEPTION RETURN TDs - Season
1. 3.
2....Laron Scott.............................................. 2010 2....Lavar Rainey......................................1996-00 1.... by many, last by 2 different players in 2012 Lavelle Westbrooks (72) vs. Samford, 9-29-12
Valdon Cooper (60) vs Jacksonville, 9-1-12
MOST FUMBLE RECOVERIES - Career
1. 2. 9.
FUMBLE RETURN FOR TD - SEASON
1.
MOST FUMBLES FORCED - SeasoN
1. 2. 5.
Valdon Cooper (60) vs Jacksonville, 9-1-12
MOST FUMBLE RECOVERIES - Season
6....Roderick Tinsley..................................... 2010 4 ...Nick Davis............................................... 1993 4....Chad Nighbert........................................ 1997 4....Brandon Smith........................................ 1995 3....12 Tied, last by Derek Heyden in 2010
MOST FUMBLE FORCED - Career
1. 2. 6. 10.
1. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.
8 ...Michael Berry.....................................1988-91 6....Roderick Tinsley................................2008-11 6....Freddy Pesqueira...............................1999-02 6....Chad Nighbert...................................1994-97 6....Jessie Jenkins....................................1983-85 5....Darius Eubanks..................................2009-12 5....Cloise Williams..................................1994-98 5....Paul Carroll.........................................1991-94 5....Nick Davis..........................................1990-93 4....13 Tied.............................................................
MOST QB HURRIES - Season
12....Eric Davis................................................ 1998 12....Jamar Jones............................................ 2000 12....Derrick Reeves........................................ 1997 11....Freddy Pesqueira.................................... 2002 10....Eric Davis................................................ 1997 10....Voncellies Allen...................................... 1997 9....Nate Gates.............................................. 2000 8....Winston Hardison................................... 2002 8....Eric Hadley.............................................. 2002 7....Freddy Pesqueira.................................... 2000 7....Eugene Phillips....................................... 1999 7....Benjy Harris............................................ 1998 7....Voncellies Allen...................................... 1998 7....Corey Middlebrooks............................... 2001 7....Freddy Pesqueira.................................... 1999
1. 2. 4.
5....Darius Dawson........................................ 1993 4....Daryl Morrell........................................... 1997 4....Nay Young............................................... 1987 3....12 tied, last by E.J. Webb in 2010
156
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
3....Taz Dixon...........................................1986-89 2....Lavar Rainey......................................1996-00 2....Laron Scott.........................................2009-11 2....A.J. Bryant.........................................2002-05 1.... by many, last by 2 different players in 2012 Lavelle Westbrooks (72) vs. Samford, 9-29-12
1....by many, last by 3 different players in 2010 by John Douglas (20) at Wofford, 12-11-2010
by Josh Gebhardt (34) vs SC State, 11-27-2010 by Kyle Oehlbeck (8) at Coastal Carolina 9-18-10
INTERCEPTION RETURN TDs - Career
1. 2. 5.
6....Michael Berry.....................................1988-91 5....Darius Dawson...................................1990-93 5....Steve Bussoletti.................................1988-91 5....Eric Thigpen......................................1993-96 5....Cloise Williams..................................1995-98 5....Nay Young..........................................1984-87 5....Alex Mash..........................................1990-93 5....Daryl Morrell......................................1997-98 4....11 tied, last Dion DuBose, 2008-10, 2012......
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 10.
MOST QB HURRIES - Career
29....Freddy Pesqueira...............................1999-02 22....Eric Davis...........................................1996-98 21....Voncellies Allen.................................1996-99 18....Jamar Jones.......................................1998-01 12....Derrick Reeves...................................1995-97 12....Eugene Phillips..................................1996-99 11....Corey Middlebrooks..........................1998-01 11....Benjy Harris.......................................1997-98 11....Eric Hadley.........................................2001-04 10....Robert LeBlanc..................................1998-01 10....Victor Cabral......................................2001-04
MOST BLOCKED KICKS - Career
1. 2. 3. 4. 6.
6....David Young.......................................1999-02 5....Brent Russell......................................2008-12 4....Larry Beard........................................2005-08 3....Aaron Whitaker.................................2001-03 3....Tim Camp...........................................2005-08 2....Lavar Rainey......................................1996-00 2....Voncellies Allen.................................1996-99 2....Laron Scott.........................................2009-11 2....Nate Gates.........................................1999-00 2....Eric McIntire......................................2001-04 2....Johnathan Woodham........................2001-03 2....Robert Hadley....................................2001-04 2....John Mohring.....................................2003-06 2....Roderick Tinsley................................2008-11 2....Earthwind Moreland.........................1996-99
MOST BLOCKED KICKS - Season
1. 5.
3....Aaron Whitaker...................................... 2003 3....Larry Beard............................................. 2008 3....David Young............................................ 2001 3....Brent Russell........................................... 2009 2....Eric McIntire........................................... 2002 2....Tim Camp................................................ 2005 2....Voncellis Allen........................................ 1998 2....Laron Scott.............................................. 2011 2....Lavar Rainey........................................... 1999 2....David Young............................................ 2002 2....Nate Gates.............................................. 2000
STRIP IT OUT
[THE 1987 DEFENSE CAUSED A RECORD 36 FUMBLES]
Annual leaders Year
Player (Long)
RUSHING YARDS Pos Cl
Att Yards Y/C TD
Y/G
Year
RECEPTIONS / YARDS AVERAGE
Player (Long)
Pos
6.8 6.1 4.7 4.4 3.9 7.1 5.0 6.6 6.4 6.5 4.9 5.6 5.9 7.3 7.5 5.4 6.7 3.7 9.5 5.6 4.7 4.6 4.4 6.4 4.0 6.2 5.1 7.4 4.8 5.9 5.6
20 7 7 6 9 24 8 14 5 6 *27 18 13 28 25 10 5 7 5 2 3 5 13 13 4 4 18 5 5 2 6
129.8 78.7 77.2 56.5 57.1 167.6 74.9 128.8 98.8 132.8 101.6 132.6 151.2 164.3 175.6 106.5 112.6 53.4 59.8 76.3 67.0 86.5 78.9 135.4 70.2 92.5 95.3 75.0 64.3
Rec. Yards
Avg.
TD A/G
So. 9 343 38.1 3 24.5 Jr. 10 130 13.0 2 9.3 Fr. 12 220 18.3 1 18.3 So. 15 258 17.2 3 18.4 So. 13 355 27.3 2 25.4 So. 22 551 25.0 3 36.7 Fr. 51 487 9.5 4 44.3 Fr. 10 129 12.9 1 12.9 Sr. 64 873 13.6 5 87.3 Sr. 36 531 14.8 4 48.3 Jr. 38 388 10.2 3 35.3 Sr. 22 314 14.3 1 28.5 Sr. 24 374 15.6 0 34.0 Jr. 33 368 11.2 3 33.5 Jr. 10 319 31.9 5 31.9 Jr. 13 317 24.4 4 26.4 So. 20 482 24.1 7 48.2 Fr. 15 289 19.3 1 26.3 Jr. 15 287 19.1 1 20.5 Jr. 11 400 36.4 3 44.4 Sr. 29 673 23.2 8 61.2 Jr. 24 414 17.3 4 37.6 Sr. 20 361 18.0 1 36.1 Sr. 24 494 20.6 3 44.9 Jr. 31 595 19.2 7 54.2 Sr. 39 541 13.9 2 So. 16 243 15.2 0 24.3 Fr. 13 262 20.2 1 37.4 Jr. 25 342 13.7 2 31.1 Sr. 18 265 14.7 2 24.1 Jr. 25 306 12.2 0 27.8 So. 10 207 20.7 0 So. 13 295 22.7 3 26.8 Sr. 12 292 24.3 3 Sr. 13 168 12.9 0 So. 12 211 17.6 0 19.2 Sr. 25 347 13.9 2 Jr. 24 409 17.3 3 Sr. 37 396 10.7 3 36.0 So. 20 445 22.3 3 Sr. 18 300 16.7 2 Fr. 13 280 21.5 1 Sr. 25 412 16.5 3 Jr. 35 561 16.0 4 So. 26 582 22.4 2 So. 11 316 28.7 3 Jr. 23 125 5.4 0 Jr. 20 368 18.4 5 So. 18 341 18.9 1 So. 30 654 21.8 5 Fr. 23 444 19.3 4
RECORDS HISTORY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
2012 REVIEW
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Cl
MEET THE EAGLES
269 1,817 168 1,023 213 1,004 141 622 159 628 261 1,844 164 824 233 1,546 154 988 224 1,461 290 1,422 261 1,459 230 1,361 248 1,807 258 #1,932 215 1,171 184 1,238 158 587 69 658 151 839 157 737 208 952 199 868 212 1,354 194 772 165 1,018 207 1,048 111 825 148 707 121 712 122 688
COACHING STAFF
Jr. Fr Fr. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. RFr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr So. So. Fr.
2013 SEASON
Jerick McKinnon (87t) RB/QB Dominique Swope (82t) RB Robert Brown (80t) RB Adam Urbano (45t) RB Antonio Henton (25 3x, 1t) QB Jayson Foster (82t) QB Chris Covington (75) RB Jermaine Austin (60t) RB Jermaine Austin (63t) RB Jermaine Austin (78t) RB Chaz Williams (71t) RB Adrian Peterson (54) RB Adrian Peterson (49) RB Adrian Peterson (73t) RB Adrian Peterson (91t) RB Roderick Russell (56t) FB Roderick Russell (69) RB Charles Bostick (45) QB Marlow Warthen (78t) SB James Williams (50t) FB James Williams (34) FB Lester Efford (34) FB Joe Ross (46) FB Joe Ross (62) FB Raymond Gross (48 2x, 2t) QB Joe Ross (75) FB Tracy Ham (55t) QB Ricky Harris (33bc) RB Tracy Ham QB Melvin Bell RB Melvin Bell RB
EAGLES GATA
2012 Zach Walker (75t) Kentrellis Showers (38) 2011 Zach Walker (50) Kentrellis Showers (48) Johnathan Bryant (57) 2010 J.J. Wilcox (63t) 2009 Jamere Valentine (49) Johnathan Bryant (31) 2008 Raja Andrews (55) Tim Camp (67) 2007 Raja Andrews (48) Irving Campbell (39) 2006 Reggie McCutchen (62) Jayson Foster (85) 2005 Teddy Craft (82) Reggie McCutchen (60) 2004 Teddy Craft (52) 2003 Teddy Craft (47) 2002 Carl Kearney (79t) 2001 Derrick Owens (69t) 2000 Chris Johnson (70) Chris Johnson (57) 1999 Dedric Parham (69) 1998 Corey Joyner (80t) 1997 Corey Joyner (68) 1996 Maurice Bing (47) Corey Joyner (39) Recio Tutt (60t) 1995 Maurice Bing (56) Marlow Warthen (48) 1994 Dexter Dawson (55) Alfonza Harris (61) 1993 Dexter Dawson (74t) *NCAA record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback #NCAA record for rushing yards by a freshman Darren Willis (63) 1992 Terrence Sorrell (17) PASSING YARDS Shafton Fraley (37) Year Player Cl Att Com Yards Pct. Int. TD Eff 1991 Deryl Belser (77t) Terrence Sorrell (44t) 2012 Jerick McKinnon (75t) Jr. 49 20 597 40.8 3 7 178.06 1990 Karl Miller (54t) 2011 Jaybo Shaw (63t) Sr. 75 134 1,476 56.0 3 10 168.64 Terrence Sorrell (64) 2010 Jaybo Shaw (63t) Jr. 141 70 1,233 50.7 5 5 129.34 1989 Donnie Allen (41 2x, 2t) 2009 Lee Chapple (46) So. 360 233 1,774 64.7 14 8 105.67 Terrence Sorrell (66t) 2008 Antonio Henton (67) So. 279 156 1,852 55.9 12 15 120.81 1988 Tony Belser (55) 2007 Jayson Foster (81t) Sr. 170 109 1,203 64.1 4 6 158.00 1987 Tony Belser (64) 2006 Travis Clark (85t) So. 283 147 1,808 51.9 4 8 112.11 1986 Frank Johnson (73) 2005 Jayson Foster So. 62 33 842 53.2 4 8 196.98 Tony Belser (77) 2004 Chaz Williams (64) Sr. 115 59 1,178 51.3 2 13 171.18 1985 Ricky Harris (18) 2003 Trey Hunter (80t) Jr. 53 26 535 49.1 6 4 137.11 Monty Sharpe (45) 2002 Chaz Williams (64) So. 72 34 801 47.2 2 7 167.2 Herman Barron (67) 2001 J.R. Revere (69t) Sr. 80 34 830 42.5 2 5 145.3 1984 Monty Sharpe (54) 2000 J.R. Revere Jr. 138 71 1,247 51.4 7 11 143.51 1983 Monty Sharpe (47) 1999 Greg Hill (73t) Sr. 106 63 1,262 59.4 7 9 174.25 1998 Greg Hill (80t) Jr. 119 70 1,193 58.8 7 6 147.9 Category leader in bold. 1997 Greg Hill So. 100 48 654 48.0 7 5 105.44 1996 Kenny Robinson Jr. 156 86 1,130 55.1 7 2 111.2 1995 Kenny Robinson So. 104 67 741 64.4 3 5 134.37 1994 Kenny Robinson Fr. 104 51 706 49.0 3 0 100.29 1993 Joe Dupree Jr. 78 26 542 33.3 4 6 106.83 1992 Charles Bostick Fr. 90 37 550 41.1 4 1 87.22 1991 Derrick McGrady Jr. 98 49 743 50.0 3 4 121.03 1990 Raymond Gross Sr, 189 108 1,534 57.1 6 8 132.94 1989 Raymond Gross (64) Jr. 110 53 930 48.2 2 5 130.56 1988 Raymond Gross (67) So. 119 62 861 52.1 5 3 112.79 1987 Raymond Gross Fr. 89 42 481 47.2 4 2 91.02 1986 Tracy Ham Sr. 177 98 1,772 55.4 10 9 144.94 1985 Tracy Ham Jr. 171 94 1,405 55.0 8 8 130.07 1984 Tracy Ham So. 220 109 1,694 49.5 13 12 120.41 1983 Tracy Ham Fr. 105 51 886 45.8 6 5 128.78 2012 2011 2010 2009 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
157
Annual leaders
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Year
Player
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
Beginning with the 2002 season, playoff game statistics were included in individual totals
Plays Rush Rec PR KR IR Total
Y/G
2012 Jerick McKinnon 270 1817 15 0 0 0 1832 130.9 2011 Dominique Swope 174 1023 17 78 0 0 1118 86.0 2010 Laron Scott 50 0 0 0 1161 75 1236 82.4 2009 Adam Urbano 186 622 315 0 0 0 937 85.2 2008 Raja Andrews 90 13 873 280 89 0 1255 125.5 2007 Jayson Foster 285 1844 65 133 38 0 2080 189.1 2006 Jayson Foster 112 346 368 250 323 0 1287 117.0 2005 Jermaine Austin 234 1546 4 0 0 0 1550 129.2 2004 Jermaine Austin 226 988 15 0 0 0 1003 100.3 2003 Jermaine Austin 225 1461 8 0 0 0 1469 133.5 2002 Chaz Williams 229 1187 0 0 0 0 1187 107.9 2001 Adrian Peterson 265 1459 12 0 0 0 1471 133.7 2000 Adrian Peterson 232 1361 17 0 0 0 1378 153.1 1999 Adrian Peterson 257 1,807 163 0 0 0 1970 179.1 1998 Adrian Peterson 262 1932 33 0 0 0 1965 178.6 1997 Roderick Russell 223 1171 90 0 0 0 1261 114.6 1996 Roderick Russell 193 1238 80 5 0 1323 120.3 1995 Dexter Dawson 105 334 262 271 389 0 1256 125.6 1994 Marlow Warthen 101 658 195 24 252 0 1129 102.6 1993 Chris Wright 85 461 66 0 350 0 877 79.7 1992 James Williams 159 737 1 0 23 0 761 69.2 1991 Lester Efford 208 952 0 0 0 0 952 86.5 1990 Karl Miller 103 284 396 0 570 0 1250 113.6 1989 Joe Ross 215 1354 58 0 0 0 1412 141.2 1988 Karl Miller 62 249 128 0 495 0 872 79.3 1987 Joe Ross 169 1018 -13 0 0 0 1015 101.5 1986 Tracy Ham 207 1048 0 0 0 0 1048 95.3 1985 Ricky Harris 138 825 125 0 53 0 1003 91.2 1984 Melvin Bell 92 565 142 252 416 0 1375 125.0 1983 Melvin Bell 143 712 0 0 490 0 1202 109.3
Year Player
Year Player
POINTS SCORED
Pos Cl TD FG PAT 2PT PTS
2012 Jerick McKinnon QB 2011 Adrian Mora PK 2010 Adrian Mora PK 2009 Adrian Mora PK 2008 Adrian Mora PK 2007 Jayson Foster QB 2006 Jayson Foster WR 2005 Jayson Foster QB 2004 Chaz Williams QB 2003 Sean Holland PK 2002 Chaz Williams QB 2001 Adrian Peterson RB 2000 Adrian Peterson RB 1999 Adrian Peterson RB 1998 Adrian Peterson RB 1997 Greg Hill QB 1996 Kenny Robinson QB 1995 Eric Meng PK 1994 Reed Haley PK 1993 Reed Haley PK Charles Bostick QB 1992 1991 David Cool PK 1990 Joe Ross RB 1989 Ernest Thompson RB 1988 Ernest Thompson RB 1987 Tim Foley PK 1986 Tracy Ham QB 1985 Tim Foley PK 1984 Gerald Harris RB 1983 Gerald Harris RB
Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. RFr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Fr.
20 -- -- -- -- 24 9 21 25 -- 27 18 14 29 26 14 14 -- -- -- 9 -- 14 18 19 -- 18 -- 17 10
-- 12-14 19-21 16-22 10-12 -- -- -- -- 13-17 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 9-16 11-20 15-21 -- 14-17 -- -- -- 17-22 -- 16-17 -- --
-- 1 122 62-64 -- 98 45-45 -- 102 19-19 -- 67 31-31 0 61 -- -- 144 -- 1 56 -- -- 126 -- 0/1 152 36-38 -- 75 -- 0-1 162 -- 1-1 110 -- -- 84 -- -- 174 -- -- 156 -- 0-2 84 -- -- 84 33-34 -- 60 42-43 -- 75 40-40 -- 85 -- -- 54 25-28 -- 67 -- -- 84 -- -- 108 -- 1 116 25-26 -- 76 -- 1 110 33-33 -- 81 -- -- 102 -- *4 68 *listed as “other”
TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS
Cl... Plays Run Pass Total TD Y/G Y/P
2012 2011 2010 2009 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
Jerick McKinnon Jr. 318 1817 597 2414 20 172.4 7.59 Jaybo Shaw Sr. 302 420 1476 1896 135.4 6.27 Jaybo Shaw Jr. 349 514 1233 1747 116.5 5.00 Lee Chapple So. 438 -80 1774 1694 154.0 3.86 Antonio Henton So. 438 628 1852 2480 24 225.5 5.67 Jayson Foster Sr. 431 1844 1203 3047 30 277.0 7.06 Travis Clark So. 311 18 1808 1826 8 166.0 5.87 Jayson Foster So. 301 1481 842 2323 21 193.6 7.71 Chaz Williams Sr. 294 737 1178 1915 25 147.3 6.51 Jermaine Austin So. 224 1461 0 1461 6 132.8 6.52 Chaz Williams So. 301 1187 801 1988 21 180.7 6.60 J.R. Revere Sr. 233 802 830 1632 14 163.2 7.00 J.R. Revere Jr. 323 730 1247 1977 12 179.7 6.12 Greg Hill Sr. 258 1084 1262 2346 25 213.3 9.09 Greg Hill Jr. 321 1061 1193 2254 204.9 7.02 Greg Hill So. 260 898 654 1552 141.1 5.96 Kenny Robinson Jr. 349 508 1130 1638 16 148.9 4.69 Kenny Robinson So. 198 319 741 1060 11 132.5 5.35 Kenny Robinson Fr. 258 399 706 1105 11 100.45 4.28 Joe Dupree Jr. 211 298 542 840 11 76.36 3.98 Charles Bostick So. 277 575 550 1125 10 102.27 4.06 Lester Efford Sr. 208 952 0 952 5 86.5 4.57 Raymond Gross Sr. 376 216 1534 1750 11 4.65 Raymond Gross Jr. 294 773 930 1703 10 5.79 Raymond Gross So. 313 772 861 1633 7 5.21 Joe Ross Fr. 165 1018 0 1018 4 6.16 Tracy Ham Sr. 384 1048 1772 2820 27 256.36 7.34 Tracy Ham Jr. 327 751 1405 2156 17 6.59 Tracy Ham So. 368 707 1694 2401 17 6.52 Tracy Ham Fr. 236 706 886 1592 16 6.74
158
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
GERALD HARRIS
[EAGLES’ SCORING LEADER 1983-1984]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
ANNUAL LEADERS TACKLES LEADERS
Year Player
UA-A Total
POS CL INT YDS AVG TD 0 1 1 0 0 0 1
PASS BREAKUPS LEADERS
Year Player
Pos Cl
FUMBLE RECOVERY LEADERS
Year Player
Pos Cl
2012 DuBose/Stevenson 2011 Six with 1 each 2010 E.J. Webb LB Sr. 2009 Markeith Wylie DL Sr. 2008 J.B. Shippy LB Fr. 2007 Larry Beard DE Jr. 2006 Wiggins/Daniel 2005 Bynum/Reddick/Taylor 2004 John Mohring LB So. DT Jr. 2003 Victor Cabral 2002 Eight with 1 each 2001 Middlebrooks/Scott 2000 Three with 2 each 1999 Eugene Phillips DT Sr. 1998 Smithers/Wilson 1997 Daryl Morrell LB Fr, 1996 Eric Thigpen SS Sr. 1995 Williams/Stockton 1994 Marco Bradham CB Jr. 1993 Dexter Dawson LB So. 1992 Ronald Johnson DE Sr. 1991 Mash/Berry/Bussolletti 1990 Mark Giles FS Jr. 1989 Steve Bussolletti DE So. 1988 Michael Berry LB Fr. 1987 Nay Young CB Sr. 1986 multiple with 1 each 1985 Danny Durham LB Jr. 1984 Hugo Rossignol R/S Jr. 1983 n/a
FR Yds
2 each
44/0
3 3 2 3 2 each 2 each 2 3
0 0 29
0 0
2 each 3 2 each 4 2 2 each 3 5 2 2 each 2 3
0 47 (1)
4
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
7 each 18 10 8 10 11 4 6 4 each 9 10 9 9 7 6 9 7 8 9 7 12 6 18 10 7 7 11 11 5
Yds
RECORDS
2012 Wilcox/Westbooks/Cooper 2011 Laron Scott CB Sr. 2010 Laron Scott CB Jr. 2009 Darius Eubanks LB So. 2008 Carson Hill DB Jr. 2007 Brandon Jackson DB Jr 2006 Brandon Jackson DB So. 2005 Lewis Barr CB Sr. 2004 Bryant/Muhammed CB Jr. 2003 Aaron Whitaker 2002 James Young FS So. 2001 Dreck Cooper CB Sr. 2000 Nate Gates CB Sr. 1999 David Young CB Fr. 1998 Earthwind Moreland CB Jr. 1997 James Dickerson SS So. 1996 Travis Taylor CB Sr. 1995 Brancis Williams CB Sr. 1994 Marco Bradham CB Jr. 1993 Shawn Austin CB Sr. 1992 Don Hudson FS Sr. 1991 Kevin Whitley CB Sr. 1990 Mark Giles FS Jr. 1989 Rodney Oglesby CB So. 1988 Rodney Oglesby CB Fr. 1987 Nay Young CB Sr. 1986 Nay Young CB Jr. 1985 Chris Aiken DB Jr. 1984 Brad Bowen S So. 1983 n/a
PBU
Pos Cl Sacks
2012 DuBose/Mention.... 6.5 each 45/44 2011 Brent Russell..........NT Jr. 6.5 40 2010 Brent Russell..........NT So. 8 60 2009 Brent Russell..........NT RFr. 6 46 2008 Dakota Walker........LB Sr. 8.5 66 2007 Larry Beard.............DE Jr. 4.0 29 2006 Branden Daniel.......DE So. 4.5 20 2005 Charrod Taylor.......DT Jr. 3.5 22 2004 Mohring /Jude........ 4.0 each 33/39 2003 Eric Hadley.............DT Jr. 5.0 45 2002 Freddy Pesqueira...DT Sr. 7.0 29 2001 Victor Cabral...........DT RFr. 3 15 2000 Freddy Pesqueira...DE So. 5.5 22 1999 Freddy Pesqueira...DE Fr. 5.0 28 1998 Eric Davis................DE Sr. 11 60 1997 Voncellies Allen......DT So. 5.5 38 1996 Edward Thomas.....DE Sr. 15.0 1995 Edward Thomas.....DE Jr. 8 1994 Michael Morris.......DE Sr. 7 1993 Alex Mash...............DT Sr. 10.5 6 1992 R. Johnson..............DE 1991 Alex Mash...............DT So. 7.0 1990 Steve Bussolletti.....DE Jr. 8.0 1989 Steve Bussolletti.....DE So. 10.0 1988 Darren Alford..........DE Sr. 15.5 1987 James Carter..........DG So. 7 1986 Donnie Allen...........DG Sr. 5 1985 Richardson/Jenkins 5 each 1984 Beau Brown............LB Sr. 5 -1983 n/a
2012 REVIEW
2012 Westbrooks, Cooper, Wilcox 2 each 2011 H. Presume/L. Scott 3 each 37/-3 2010 Laron Scott CB Jr. 6 75 12.5 2009 Laron Scott CB So. 3 15 5.0 2008 R. Wiggins DB Jr. 3 37 12.3 2007 C. Covington DB Jr. 4 91 22.8 2006 B. Jackson DB So. 5 17 3.4 2005 A.J. Bryant FS Sr. 4 95 2004 A.J. Bryant FS Jr. 6 165 27.5 2003 McBride/Muhammad 3 each 94/48 2002 J. Young/A. Whitaker 3 each 2001 D. Cooper/D.Young 2 each 2000 Lavar Rainey CB Sr. 5 107 1999 Arkee Thompson FS Sr. 5 74 1998 Arkee Thompson FS Jr. 6 47 1997 Andrae Rogers FS Jr. 2 29 1996 Hal Carter, Jr. SS Jr. 3 1995 Brancis Williams CB Sr. 5 1994 Marco Bradham CB Jr. 4 1993 Alton Hitson FS Fr. 3 1992 Brandon Rozzelle CB Jr. 4 1991 Jim Mutimer SS Sr. 6 1990 Rodney Oglesby CB Jr. 4 1989 Randall Boone S So. 6 1988 Rodney Oglesby CB Fr. 4 1987 Terry Young CB Jr. 5 1986 Aiken/N. Young 3 each 1985 Chris Aiken DB Jr. 5 -- -1984 Nay Young CB Fr. 4 -- -- 1983 n/a
2012 Dion DuBose...........DE Sr. 11.0 58 2011 Brent Russell..........NT Jr. 16.5 72 2010 Brent Russell..........NT So. 18.5 96 2009 Russell /Wylie ........ 11.0 each 52/49 2008 Dakota Walker........LB Sr, 17.5 81 2007 Dakota Walker........LB Jr. 8.0 37 2006 John Mohring.........LB Sr. 14.0 31 2005 John Mohring.........LB Jr. 13.0 35 2004 Eric Hadley.............DT Sr. 12.0 32 2003 Eric Hadley.............DT Jr. 14.5 62 2002 Freddy Pesqueira...DT Sr. 19.0 55 2001 Freddy Pesqueira...DT Jr. 12.5 33 2000 Jamar Jones............LB Jr. 13 41 1999 Voncellies Allen......DT Sr. 22 45 1998 Eric Davis................DE Sr. 21 96 1997 Eric Davis................DE Jr. 17 74 1996 Lee Brooks..............DT Sr. 15 38 1995 Lee Brooks..............DT Jr. 7 14 1994 Michael Morris.......DE Sr. 6 1993 Alex Mash...............DT Sr. 11 1992 Alex Mash...............DT Jr. 8 1991 Alex Mash...............DT So. 7 1990 4 tied with 4 each 1989 Giff Smith................DE Jr. 12 1988 Giff Smith................DE So. 12.5 1987 n/a 1986 n/a 1985 n/a 1984 n/a 1983 n/a
SACKS LEADERS
Year Player
MEET THE EAGLES
INTERCEPTIONS LEADERS
Year........Player
Yds
COACHING STAFF
103 86 104 85 98 67 93 112 68 77 116 112 87 79 109 121 130 97 127 102 107 108 133 93 97 95 100 117 106 89
Pos Cl TFL
2013 SEASON
John Stevenson LB Sr. 52-51 Deion Stanley DB RFr. 59-27 Josh Rowe LB Jr. 56-48 Dion DuBose LB So. 47-38 Quentin Taylor LB Sr. 49-49 Chris Covington DB Jr. 46-21 John Mohring LB Sr. 61-32 John Mohring LB Jr. 55-57 Derrick Butler LB Sr. 43-25 Derrick Butler LB Jr. 41-36 Joe Scott LB Sr. 68-48 Joe Scott LB Jr. 72-40 Freddy Pesqueira DT So. 42-45 Jason Neese LB So. 49-30 Arkee Thompson SS Fr. 55-54 James Dickerson SS So. 65-56 Edward Thomas DE Sr. 86-44 Chad Nighbert LB So. 52-45 Paul Carroll LB Sr. 71-56 Paul Carroll LB Jr. 57-45 Paul Carroll LB So. 59-48 Paul Sikkelee LB Sr. 61-47 Mike West LB Sr. 73-60 Darrell Hendrix LB Sr. 70-23 Darrell Hendrix LB Jr. 69-28 Flint Matthews LB Sr. 65-30 Robert Underwood LB Jr. 70-30 Jessie Jenkins DG Sr. 70-47 Charles Carper LB Jr. 77-29 Theoria Ward
TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
Year Player
EAGLES GATA
2012 2011 2010 2009 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
Pos Cl
3 2
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
159
ANNUAL LEADERS
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Year Player
FIELD GOAL LEADERS
Cl FGM FGA Pct.
2012...........Alex Hanks 2011...........Adrian Mora 2010...........Adrian Mora 2009...........Adrian Mora 2008...........Adrian Mora 2007...........Jesse Hartley 2006...........Patrick Bolen 2005...........Jonathan Dudley 2004...........Jonathan Dudley 2003...........Sean Holland 2002...........Scott Shelton 2001...........Scott Shelton 2000...........Rob Bironas 1999...........Chris Chambers 1998...........Chris Chambers 1997...........Eric Meng 1996...........Chris Chambers 1995...........Eric Meng 1994...........Reed Haley 1993...........Reed Haley 1992...........Reed Haley 1991...........David Cool 1990...........Mike Dowis 1989...........Mike Dowis 1988...........Mike Dowis 1987...........Tim Foley 1986...........Tim Foley 1985...........Tim Foley 1984...........Tim Foley 1983...........David Simmons
Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr.
7 12 19 16 10 17 6 4 9 13 11 12 7 6 12 12 1 9 11 15 10 14 12 9 8 17 10 16 7 8
17 14 21 22 12 24 11 8 9 17 17 19 13 14 14 14 1 16 20 21 16 17 15 11 10 22 11 17 12 9
41.2 85.7 90.5 72.7 83.3 70.8 54.5 50.0 1.000 76.5 64.7 63.2 53.8 42.9 85.7 85.7 1.000 56.3 55.0 71.4 62.5 82.4 80.0 81.8 80.0 77.3 90.9 94.1 58.3 88.9
Beginning with the 2002 season, playoff game statistics were included in individual totals
LG
Bl
48 49 45 50 42 54 39 37 47 38 51 45 45 57 45 49 34 40 51 53 53 53 *40 40 40 63 47 54 44
3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
PUNTING LEADERS
Cl Punts Yards Avg. TB FC I20 LG
2012..... Luke Cherry 2011..... Charlie Edwards Sr. Jr. 2010..... Charlie Edwards 2009..... Charlie Edwards So. Fr 2008..... Charlie Edwards 2007..... Daniel Jordan Sr. Jr. 2006..... Daniel Jordan 2005..... Daniel Jordan So. Fr. 2004..... Daniel Jordan 2003..... Sean Holland Jr. Sr. 2002..... Scott Shelton 2001..... Scott Shelton Jr. 2000..... Scott Shelton So. 1999..... Scott Shelton Fr. 1998..... Kenny Worob Sr. 1997..... Kenny Worob Jr. 1996..... Kenny Worob So. Fr. 1995..... Kenny Worob 1994..... Eric Smith Sr. 1993..... Bill Thatcher Sr. 1992..... Bill Thatcher Jr. 1991..... Don Norton Sr. 1990..... Terry Harvin Sr. 1989..... Terry Harvin Jr. 1988..... Terry Harvin So. 1987..... Terry Harvin Fr. 1986..... Pat Parker Jr. 1985..... Rob Whitton So. 1984..... David Simmons Fr. 1983..... Brit Barker So.
160
45 30 56 61 48 50 62 33 34 38 51 38 33 16 32 48 48 34 55 58 69 73 75 41 43 32 37 31 26 40
1688 1263 2298 2417 1918 2012 2540 1305 1396 1427 1903 1527 1224 682 1229 1915 1820 1339 2182 2287 2551 2980 2968 1492 1598 1249 1430 996 962 1505
37.5 1 12 14 42.1 4 13 8 41.0 3 24 19 39.6 4 18 18 40.0 5 6 14 40.2 3 8 16 41.0 11 8 18 39.5 2 6 7 41.1 2 2 9 37.6 3 5 6 37.3 5 9 23 40.2 5 6 12 37.1 5 5 15 42.7 1 2 5 38.4 4 6 2 39.9 1 8 16 37.9 11 39.4 8 39.7 13 39.4 14 37.0 19 40.8 17 39.6 15 36.4 15 37.2 39.0 38.6 32.1 35.6 37.6
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
2012 2011 2010 2009 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
PUNT RETURNS LEADERS
Cl. Ret Yards Avg. TD
Darreion Robinson Darreion Robinson Darreion Robinson Ronnie Wiggins Raja Andrews Jayson Foster Jayson Foster Teddy Craft Teddy Craft Lewis Barr Ant Williams Ant Williams Ant Williams Ant Williams Corey Joyner Recio Tutt Recio Tutt Dexter Dawson Dexter Dawson Dexter Dawson Brandon Rozzelle Rodney Oglesby Rodney Oglesby Rodney Oglesby Rodney Oglesby Tony Belser Tony Belser Nay Young Melvin Bell
Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. RFr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Jr.
22 10 16 11 20 17 24 13 17 21 44 28 13 24 17 25 15 17 22 32 37 20 33 34 25 22 18 18 18
128 87 91 54 280 133 250 81 193 197 474 282 177 210 253 179 53 271 211 366 201 155 215 370 161 148 136 201 252
5.8 8.7 5.7 4.9 14.0 7.8 10.4 6.2 11.4 9.4 10.8 10.1 13.6 8.8 14.9 7.2 3.5 15.9 9.6 11.4 5.4 7.8 6.5 10.9 6.4 6.7 7.5 11.2 14.0
0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
LG 37 46t 29 *15 84t 17 78t 23 53t 85 87t 74 34 23 64t 52 22 85t 23 57 41 51t 29 69t 20 46 41 44 76t
*long punt return that season was 41 yards by Laron Scott on his only PR
*long made that season for Eagles was 44 twice by David Cool
Year Player
Year Player
54 52 62 68 59 62 58 69 68 58 56 61 56 57 52 54 60 75 60 59 49 63 62 51 60 66 48 57 62 55
YEAR PLAYER
KICK RETURNS LEADERS
2012 J.J. Wilcox 2011 Laron Scott Laron Scott 2010 2009 Darrell Pasco Ronnie Wiggins 2008 Darrell Pasco 2007 Raja Andrews 2006 Maurice Maynard 2005 Teddy Craft 2004 Roger King Lewis Barr 2003 2002 Ant Williams 2001 Kevin Davis 2000 Ant Williams 1999* Ant Williams 1998 Corey Joyner Jevon Sullivan 1997 James Banks 1996 Recio Tutt 1995 Dexter Dawson 1994 Chris Wright 1993 Chris Wright 1992 Chris Wright 1991 Chris Wright 1990 Karl Miller 1989 Karl Miller 1988 Karl Miller 1987 Darren Chandler 1986 Nay Young 1985 Tony Belser 1984 Melvin Bell 1983 n/a
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Cl. RET YDS AVG TD Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. RFr. So. RFr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr.
31 34 44 19 19 20 21 14 19 13 20 18 9 22 10 11 11 12 14 15 19 16 15 18 25 17 22 15 33 16 17
780 1040 1161 455 392 453 443 298 345 240 598 470 159 160 210 295 180 335 290 389 327 350 410 343 570 321 495 253 715 353 416
25.2 30.6 26.4 23.9 20.6 22.6 21.1 21.3 18.2 18.5 29.9 26.1 17.7 7.3 21 26.8 16.4 27.9 20.7 25.9 17.2 21.9 27.3 19.1 22.8 18.9 22.5 16.9 21.7 22.1 24.5
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LG 57 99t 76 47 54 45 46 57 43 43 62 93t 30 20 50 40 23 94t 34 55 47 38 94t 37 51 41 42 36 36 60
NATIONAL STATISTICS LEADERS Individual and team top-20 national rankings
2012
2010
FIRST in net punting............................................. 39.16 4th in rushing offense.......................................... 261.20 9th in total defense............................................... 286.93 Laron Scott 20th in kickoff returns........................ 26.39
1st in rushing offense.......................................... 369.92 1st in scoring offense.............................................. 47.0 1st in passing efficiency..................................... 173.50 3rd in total offense................................................ 488.33 4th in total defense............................................... 276.75 5th in punt returns................................................. 14.48 10th in pass defense............................................. 155.83 15th in scoring defense.......................................... 18.42 17th in pass efficiency defense........................... 104.71 17th in turnover margin............................................. .67 Chaz Williams 1st in scoring............................... 12.67 A.J. Bryant 19th in interceptions.............................. .50 Teddy Craft 20th in punt returns.......................... 11.35
2003
1st in rushing offense........................................... 335.6 4th in kickoff returns................................................ 24.9 19th in total offense................................................ 414.6 20th in fewest passes had intercepted........................ 9 Lewis Barr 3rd in kickoff returns............................ 29.9 Sean Holland 16th in field goals made.................... 1.18
1st in rushing offense............................................ 386.2 2nd in fewest passes had intercepted......................... 4 3rd in total offense.................................................. 469.6 6th in scoring offense............................................... 35.2 7th in scoring defense.............................................. 13.6 11th in passing efficiency defense ....................... 94.53 14th in passing efficiency offense....................... 142.47 Chaz Williams 3rd in scoring................................... 11.6 Chaz Williams 10th in points responsible for......... 15.4 Anthony Williams 12th in kickoff returns............... 26.1 Chaz Williams 20th in rushing.............................. 101.6
2001
1st in rushing offense........................................... 323.6 2nd in passing defense.......................................... 125.6 2nd in fewest passes had intercepted......................... 3 4th in scoring defense.............................................. 12.0 4th in net punting..................................................... 38.8 6th in total defense................................................. 261.4 8th in scoring offense............................................... 37.3 14th in passing efficiency defense ....................... 96.57 14th in fewest turnovers lost...................................... 17 18th in turnover margin.........................................+0.73 Adrian Peterson 8th in scoring................................ 10.0 Adrian Peterson 11th in rushing........................... 132.6 Scott Shelton 18th in field goals made.................... 1.09 J.R. Revere 20th in scoring........................................ 8.4
[RANKED NATIONALLY IN SACKS AND TACKLES FOR LOSS]
11th in net punting................................................. 37.11 Adrian Mora T-10th in field goals made................. 1.45
2008
2012 REVIEW
14th in punt returns................................................. 14.0 20th in passing offense.......................................... 247.4 20th in scoring offense............................................. 31.8 T-20th in redzone offense........................................ 84.4 Raja Andrews 12th in punt returns........................ 14.0 Raja Andrews 15th in receptions/game................... 6.4 Raja Andrews 20th in receiving yards.................... 87.3 Dakota Walker T-12th in tackles for loss................ 17.5 Dakota Walker T-13th in sacks.................................. 8.5
MEET THE EAGLES
Dakota Walker
2009
COACHING STAFF
2nd in rushing offense......................................... 323.50 2nd in passing efficiency..................................... 165.17 2nd in interceptions thrown......................................... 3 3rd in third down conversions............................... 49.39 5th in time of possession.......................................33:36 4th in kickoff returns.............................................. 25.08 6th in sacks against.................................................. 0.71 8th in net punting................................................... 38.00 11th in scoring offense........................................... 35.14 13th in total offense.............................................. 435.00 16th in first downs.................................................. 21.71 20th in passes intercepted.......................................... 16 Laron Scott 3rd in kickoff returns.......................... 30.59
2004
2002
2013 SEASON
2011
1st in rushing offense............................................ 388.8 6th in scoring offense............................................... 38.0 8th in passing efficiency...................................... 160.88 8th in total offense.................................................. 469.8 10th in net punting................................................... 36.0 T13th in passes had intercepted.................................. 7 Jayson Foster 10th in rushing............................. 123.42 Jayson Foster 3rd in scoring.................................... 10.5 Jermaine Austin 5th in rushing........................... 128.83
EAGLES GATA
FIRST in rushing offense.................................... 399.36 8th in total offense................................................ 466.86 12th in scoring offense........................................... 34.50 12th in kickoff returns............................................ 23.93 16th in passing efficiency.................................... 148.00 FIRST in toughest FCS schedule......................... 63.49 7th in toughest Div. 1 schedule............................. 63.49 7th in attendance (7 games)................................ 18,487 Jerick McKinnon 7th in rushing.......................... 129.79 Jerick McKinnon 16th in scoring............................. 8.71 Dominique Swope 17th in scoring.......................... 8.67
2005
2007
RECORDS
FIRST in rushing offense...................................... 326.3 FIRST in fourth-down conversions........................ 83.3 T-2nd passes had intercepted...................................... 4 T-6th in turnovers lost................................................. 12 8th in total offense.................................................. 456.3 8th in scoring offense............................................... 36.6 14th in turnover margin............................................. 1.1 16th in time of possession.....................................31:59 T-17th in fumbles recovered....................................... 13 18th in punt returns................................................. 11.8 Jayson Foster 2nd in rushing................................ 167.6 Jayson Foster 3rd in scoring.................................... 13.5 Jayson Foster 5th in all-purpose yards................. 189.1 Jayson Foster 7th in pts. responsible for................ 17.1 Jayson Foster 12th in total offense....................... 277.0 Jesse Hartley 7th in field goals................................. 1.6 Jesse Hartley 16th in scoring.................................... 8.9
HISTORY
2006
FIRST in sacks against................................................. 6 11th in turnover margin........................................... 0.91 14th in kickoff returns.............................................. 22.4 Brandon Jackson tied 10th in interceptions........... 0.45 John Mohring 20th in tackles for loss....................... 1.4
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
161
NATIONAL STATISTICS LEADERS 3rd in rushing offense........................................... 331.1 9th in fewest turnovers lost........................................ 16 10th in passing efficiency offense....................... 148.01 12th in fewest passes had intercepted........................ 7 13th in total offense................................................ 448.3 15th in turnover margin.........................................+1.00 18th in passing defense ........................................ 156.1 20th in fewest fumbles lost.......................................... 9 Adrian Peterson 4th in rushing............................. 151.2 Adrian Peterson 9th in scoring.................................. 9.3 Adrian Peterson 20th in all-purpose running....... 153.1
1999
1st in rushing offense............................................. 419.0 1st in total offense.................................................. 551.7 1st in scoring offense............................................... 50.0 3rd in net punting..................................................... 38.7 5th in scoring defense.............................................. 15.5 7th in kickoff returns................................................ 22.7 12th in pass efficiency defense............................... 95.3 18th in total defense............................................... 291.6 Adrian Peterson 1st in scoring................................ 15.8 Adrian Peterson 2nd in rushing............................ 164.3 Adrian Peterson 5th in all-purpose running......... 179.1
1998
2nd in rushing offense........................................... 378.7 2nd in total offense................................................. 492.6 2nd in scoring offense.............................................. 42.5 4th in punt returns................................................... 14.6 Adrian Peterson 2nd in scoring............................. 14.18 Adrian Peterson 4th in rushing........................... 175.64 Corey Joyner 5th in punt returns.......................... 14.88 Adrian Peterson 7th in all-purpose running....... 178.64 Arkee Thompson 11th in interceptions.................. 0.55 Greg Hill 18th in scoring.......................................... 8.73 Chris Chambers 20th in field goals......................... 1.09
1997
4th in rushing offense............................................ 280.6 4th in kickoff returns................................................ 25.5 9th in turnover margin...........................................+1.09 12th in net punting................................................... 37.4 13th in scoring offense............................................. 33.1 16th in scoring defense............................................ 16.0 20th in rushing defense......................................... 105.2 James Banks 5th in kickoff returns......................... 27.9 Eric Meng 17th in field goals................................... 1.09
1996
4th in rushing offense.......................................... 266.45 18th in net punting................................................. 36.62 19th in total offense.............................................. 396.45 Roderick Russell 19th in rushing......................... 112.55
1995
5th in punt returns................................................. 13.88 13th in net punting................................................. 36.31 14th in turnover margin.........................................+1.00 18th in rushing offense........................................ 233.82 20th in scoring defense.......................................... 15.55 Dexter Dawson 4th in punt returns...................... 15.94 Dexter Dawson 11th in kickoff returns................. 25.93
1994
4th in rushing offense.......................................... 283.73 7th in net punting................................................... 37.62 20th in turnover margin.........................................+0.73 Eric Smith 14th in punting....................................... 39.7 Reed Haley 20th in field goals................................. 1.00
1993
6th in scoring defense............................................ 14.00 9th in rushing offense.......................................... 264.91 Reed Haley 5th in field goals................................... 1.36 Dexter Dawson 13th in punt returns.................... 11.44
1992
3rd in scoring defense............................................ 13.73 17th in total defense............................................. 312.18 Chris Wright 6th in kickoff returns....................... 27.33 Reed Haley 16th in field goals................................. 0.91
1991
4th in pass efficiency defense............................... 84.98 9th in scoring defense............................................ 14.55 10th in total defense............................................. 282.91 David Cool 5th in field goals.................................... 1.27 Don Norton 11th in punting................................... 40.82 Jim Mutimer 13th in interceptions.......................... 0.55
1990
Raymond Gross 14th in passing efficiency........ 132.94 Joe Ross 19th in scoring.......................................... 7.64
1989
1st in rushing offense............................................. 329.2 2nd in scoring offense.............................................. 36.8 2nd in scoring defense............................................. 12.1 3rd in total defense................................................. 255.9 11th in rushing defense......................................... 116.5 11th in passing defense......................................... 139.5 12th in total offense.............................................. 424.64 Joe Ross 4th in rushing........................................ 135.40 Ernest Thompson 5th in scoring............................. 9.82 Joe Ross 12th in scoring.......................................... 7.80 Rodney Oglesby 12th in punt returns................... 10.21 Joe Ross 15th in all-purpose running................. 141.20
1988
2nd in scoring offense.............................................. 33.7 4th in rushing offense............................................ 290.8 5th in rushing defense........................................... 101.3 5th in total defense................................................. 240.0 8th in scoring defense.............................................. 14.0 15th in total offense.............................................. 394.91 15th in passing defense......................................... 138.7 Ernest Thompson 2nd in scoring.......................... 11.60
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
2000
1986
2nd in total offense............................................... 480.55 2nd in rushing offense........................................... 307.7 2nd in scoring offense.............................................. 37.8 Tracy Ham 4th in passing efficiency..................... 144.9 Tracy Ham 5th in scoring....................................... 10.00 Gerald Harris 7th in scoring.................................... 9.45 Tracy Ham 8th in total offense............................ 256.36 Tracy Ham 17th in rushing.................................... 95.27
1985 RECORDS
8th in rushing offense............................................ 243.3 Tim Foley 6th in field goals...................................... 1.45 Nay Young 9th in punt returns................................ 11.2 Tracy Ham 12th in passing efficiency................... 130.6 Tony Belser 14th in kickoff returns......................... 22.1 Tim Foley 20th in scoring.......................................... 7.4
1984
HISTORY
DOMINATING DEFENSE
[RANKED IN THE TOP FIVE IN SCORING AND TOTAL DEFENSE, THE 1989 EAGLES ALLOWED ONLY 12.1 POINTS PER GAME] 162
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
4th in rushing offense............................................ 264.9 10th in scoring offense............................................. 31.1 Gerald Harris 3rd in scoring.................................... 11.3 Melvin Bell 4th in punt returns............................... 14.0 Melvin Bell 10th in kickoff returns.......................... 24.5 Tracy Ham 16th in total offense............................ 218.3
NCAA RECORDS
TEAM ANNUAL CHAMPIONS Total Offense 551.7 yds. 1999
329.2 yds. 1989 419.0 yds.* 1999 323.6 yds. 2001 386.2 yds. 2002 335.6 yds. 2003 369.9 yds. 2004 386.8 yds. 2005 326.3 yds. 2007 399.36 yds. 2012 *NCAA Record
1987 1990 2012
1999 2004 (Opp. Record 47-31-0) (Opp. Record 53-25-1) (Opp. Record 92-53)
Fewest Passes Attempted, Both Teams 11 – 11-19-1994, Citadel (3), GSU (8), (Completed 6) / tied with two other games
Fewest Punts
0 – 12-3-2011, vs. Old Dominion
Fewest Punts, Both Teams
Rushing Touchdowns By A QB - Season Chaz Williams, 2002 – 27
Most Points Per Game - Career (Min 300 pts.) Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 12.5 (524 points in 42 games)
1999 – Adrian Peterson 2004 – Chaz Williams
Most Touchdowns Per Game - Career
Most Field Goals Made, Both Teams 9 – 10-13-2007, Elon (5), GSU (4), (10 attempts) tied with two other games
Most RUSHING First Downs 31 – 11-12-1994, vs. Glenville State
Most Overtime Games Played - Season
Most Rushing Yards Per Game *419.0 – 1999 (4,609 in 11 games)
Highest Average Gain Per Rush 7.0 – 1999 (654 for 4,609 yds.)
Most RUSHING Touchdowns Per Game 5.5 – 1999 (61 in 11 games)
Adrian Peterson, 1998 – 26 Peterson also holds per-game record with 2.4 (26 in 11 games)
Passes Defended - Game
James Young, 11-30-2002 – 6 vs. Bethune-Cookman / tied with 3 others
Gaining 3,000 Yards Rushing and 3,000 Yards Passing - Career Greg Hill, 1996-99
Highest Percentage Of Field Goals Made, 50 Yards Or More - Career
Rushing Passing 3,309 3,369
(Min. 10 atts.) Tim Foley, 1984-87 – 90.9% (10 of 11)
Most Rushing Yards Gained - Career Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
6,559 *# (996 rushes)
Most Yards Gained Per Game - Career Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 (excluding playoffs) 164.5 (3 yrs. 5,100 yds. in 31 games)
Adrian Peterson, 1998-01
1 56.2 (4 yrs. 6,559 yds. in 42 games) includes playoffs
Highest Percentage of Field Goals Made, 40 Yards Or More - Season (Min. 8 made) Tim Foley, 1985 – 100.0% (8 of 8) Career (Min. 15 made) Tim Foley, 1984-87 – 72.0% (18 of 25)
Longest Field Goal Made
RUSHING Yards BY A Freshman
Adrian Peterson, 1998 – 1,932 (257 rushes) Peterson also holds per-game record with 175.6 average (1,932 yds. in 11 games)
Jayson Foster, 2007 – 1,844 (261 rushes) Foster also holds per-game record with 167.6 average (1,844 yds. in 11 games)
RUSHING Yards By A Quarterback - Season
63 yds. – tied with 2 others Tim Foley, 11-7-1987 vs. James Madison
Longest Field Goal Made By A Freshman
60 yds. – David Cool, 11-5-1988 vs. James Madison
Consecutive extra points made - career 151 - Adrian Mora, 2008-11
Most Games Gaining 100 Yards Or More Rushing - Career Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 – 40 (42 games w/playoffs)
Most Consecutive Games Gaining 100 Yards Or More Rushing Season Adrian Peterson, 1998-99 – 11 / tied with 5 others Career Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 – 36
Most Games Gaining 100 Yards Or More Rushing By A Freshman Adrian Peterson, 1998 – 11
Most Rushing First Downs Per Game
Seasons Gaining 1,000 Yards Or More Rushing - Career
HISTORY
18.6 – 1999 (205 in 11 games)
Most Touchdowns Scored By A Freshman
Rushing Passing 2,506 4,871
Fewest Punts Per Game 2.1 – 1999 (23 in 11 games)
RECORDS
GSU 34, Northeastern 27, 9-13-08 Wofford 38, GSU 37, 9-27-2008 GSU 38, W. Carolina 31, 10-25-2008 GSU 44, Citadel 41, 3 ot, 11-1-2008
(Min. 30 games) Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 2.07 (87 touchdowns in 42 games)
Rushing Passing 1,048 1,772 1,061 1,193 1,084 1,262 1,422 1,022 1,844 1,203
Gaining 2,000 Yards Rushing and 4,000 Yards Passing - Career Tracy Ham, 1984-86
Career Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 – 84 Per Game, Season 2.5, Adrian Peterson, 1999 (28 in 11 games) Per Game, Career 2.0, Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 84 in 42 games
2012 REVIEW
0 – 11-15-1986, GSU (0), James Madison (0) 0 - 12-3-2011, GSU (0), Old Dominion (0)
Rushing Touchdowns
MEET THE EAGLES
11 – 9-11-2004, vs. Johnson C. Smith
Tracy Ham, 1986 Greg Hill, 1998 Greg Hill, 1999 Chaz Williams, 2002 Jayson Foster, 2007
Gaining 1,000 Yards Rushing and 1,000 Yards Passing - Season
Most RUSHING Touchdowns Scored
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL CHAMPIONS
RECORDS
4 – 2008
28 – 10-25-2008, GSU 38, W. Carolina 31 OT, (trailed 31-3 with 10:45 remaining) tied with Delaware St. (38), Liberty (37) (trailed 37-9 with 13:00 remaining)
174 (11 games) 152 (12 games)
Toughest Schedule .603 .677 .635
Most Points Overcome In Fourth Quarter To Win A Game
2012 – Jerick McKinnon (1,817) & Dominique Swope (1,246)
COACHING STAFF
50.0 pts./game 47.0 pts./game
Points Scored
Scoring Offense
Yards Gained Rushing By Two Players, Same Team - Season
39 – 9-27-1997 through 12-15-2001 (includes 11 FCS playoff games)
2013 SEASON
Rushing Offense
Most Consecutive Home Victories
EAGLES GATA
Georgia Southern is well represented in the NCAA all-time Football Championship Subdivision record book with both individual and team marks. A hashmark “#” denotes an all-Division I record. For annual champions, an asterisk “*” indicates an NCAA record.
Adrian Peterson, 1998-01 – 4 / tied with 5 others
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
163
ATTENDANCE Best Home Regular Season Average
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Year
Average
Total Games
2012 20,087 120,524 2011 19,248 115,493 2010 19,110 95,549 2007 18,925 113,551 2001 18,660 111,962 2008 18,168 109,010 1990 17,878 107,270 1989 17,849 124,943 1988 17,256 86,278 1991 17,018 102,109 2004 16,937 84,687 1999 16,840 84,200 2009 16,728 83,641 2000 16,254 97,524 2005 16,240 97,443
Neutral Site Games 2 1,982 20,052 18,559 18,556 18,086 17,501 17,268 17,156 16,449 12,743 9,714 9,529 7,913 7,823 7,350 5,306 5,000 4,500 4,419 4,200
Florida A&M Youngstown State VMI Florida A&M Florida A&M UMass Florida A&M Montana Florida A&M Florida A&M Furman Mid. Tenn. State Presbyterian Baptist Christian UCF Furman Florida State J.V. Newberry Arkansas State Bethune-Cookman
Road Games
9-13-86 12-18-99 11-18-95 9-10-88 9-7-85 12-19-98 9-12-87 12-16-00 9-16-89 9-1-84 12-17-88 9-9-95 9-17-83 9-18-82 9-11-82 12-21-85 11-27-82 10-22-83 12-20-86 10-6-84
Attendance Game 1. 101,821 Alabama 2. 92,746 Georgia 3. 92,746 Georgia 4. 92,746 Georgia 5. 86,520 Georgia 6. 85,434 Georgia 7. 84,963 Florida 8. 79,124 Auburn 9. 74,221 Florida 10. 62,111 Florida State 11. 59,109 Florida State 12. 54,058 Miami (Fla.) 13. 47,000 North Carolina 14. 43,147 Miami (Fla.) 15. 33,391 Navy 16. 30,470 South Florida 17. 30,018 Appalachian State 18. 29,464 Marshall 19. 28,682 UCF 20. 28,202 Appalachian State 21. 27,411 East Carolina 22. 27,121 East Carolina 23. 27,031 Oregon State
164
6 6 5 6 6 6 6 7 5 6 5 5 5 6 6
W Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. W Finley Stadium, Chattanooga W Foreman Field, Norfolk, Va. W Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. W Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. L Finley Stadium, Chattanooga L Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. W Finley Stadium, Chattanooga W Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. W Savannah, Ga. L Holt Arena, Pocatello, Idaho W Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga. W Memorial Stadium, Savannah, Ga. W Savannah, Ga. W Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. W Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash. W Warner Robins, Ga. L Butler Stadium, Augusta, Ga. W Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash. W Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla.
Date 11-19-2011 L 11-17-2013 L 8-30-2008 L 9-4-2004 L 9-2-2000 L 10-10-1992 L 9-7-1996 L 8-31-1991 L 8-30-1986 L 9-15-1990 L 10-8-1988 L 9-3-1994 L 10-10-2009 L 10-2-1993 L 9-11-2010 L 11-15-1997 W 10-29-2011 L 9-18-1993 L 10-29-1988 W 10-20-2007 W 9-26-1987 L 10-18-1986 L 9-18-1999 L
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Georgia Southern Single-Game home attendance
Attendance Game Date............... W-L Score P 1. 25,725........Stephen F. Austin............... 12-16-1989 W 37-34 NC 2. 24,078........Chattanooga....................... 11-11-1989 W 34-13 3. 23,373........Furman................................ 11-10-2007 L 22-24 4. 23,204........Nevada................................ 12-15-1990 W 36-13 NC 5. 23,167........Savannah State....................... 9-1-2001 W 69-6 6. 22,421........Appalachian State.............. 10-16-2004 W 54-7 7. 22,155........Appalachian State................ 11-3-2012 L 28-31 8. 21,899........Appalachian State.............. 10-14-2000 W 34-28 9. 21,812........Tusculum............................... 9-10-2011 W 62-21 10. 21,593........Furman.................................. 11-3-2001 W 20-10 11. 21,489........West Georgia.......................... 9-8-2007 W 45-21 12. 21,403........Wofford.................................. 10-9-2010 L 31-33 13. 21,067........James Madison..................... 11-3-1990 W 31-13 14. 20,983........Wofford................................ 10-13-2012 W 17-9 15. 20,851........Appalachian State.............. 10-18-2008 L 36-37 16. 20,832........Samford................................. 9-29-2012 W 35-16 17. 20,607........McNeese State...................... 9-10-2005 L 20-23 18. 20,593........Chattanooga......................... 10-8-2011 W 28-27 19. 20,507........Savannah State..................... 10-7-1989 W 35-14 20. 20,430........Savannah State....................... 9-4-2010 W 48-3 21. 20,353........Appalachian State.............. 10-17-1998 W 37-24 22. 20,340........Samford............................... 11-12-1988 W 49-21 23. 20,228........ Northeast Louisiana (ULM).10-15-1988 W 43-11 24. 20,178........Central Connecticut State...... 9-9-2006 L 13-17 25. 20,132........Jacksonville............................. 9-1-2012 W 58-0 26. 20,073........Appalachian State................ 11-6-2010 W 21-14-ot 27. 19,808........Furman.................................. 11-5-2005 W 27-24 28. 19,640........UCF...................................... 10-21-1989 W 31-17 29. 19,470........Savannah State....................... 9-6-2003 W 35-0 30. 19,438........Appalachian State.............. 10-21-2006 L 20-27-2ot 31. 19,221........Furman................................ 10-15-2011 W 50-20 32. 19,067........Western Carolina.................. 9-24-2011 W 52-20
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
LAST TIME IT HAPPENED EAGLES GATA
TEAM Georgia Southern Opponent Scored 30-39 Points.......................................................11-3-12, vs. Appalachian State (31) ........................................ 12-8-12 at Old Dominion (35) Scored 40-49 Points ......................................................12-8-12, at Old Dominion (49).................................................. 11-17-12, at Georgia (45) Scored 50-59 Points ......................................................9-1-12, Jacksonville (58)........................................................... 10-24-09, at Appalachian St. (52) Scored 60-69 Points ......................................................11-10-12, Howard (69)............................................................... 11-7-96, at Florida (62) Scored 70-79 Points ......................................................9-22-01, Chattanooga (70).......................................................... Never Scored 80+ Points..........................................................9-11-04, Johnson C. Smith (84).................................................. Never Scored a Safety ..............................................................11-27-10, South Carolina St....................................................... 9-26-09, at Elon Recorded multiple Safeties...........................................11-27-10, South Carolina St. (2)................................................. Never Recorded a Shutout ......................................................9-1-12, Jacksonville (58-0)........................................................ 12-2-95, at Montana (0-45) Rushed for 400+ Yards .................................................12-8-12, at Old Dominion (602)................................................ 11-4-00, at Furman (404) Rushed for 300-399 Yards ............................................11-17-12, at Georgia (302)......................................................... 12-17-11, at North Dakota St. (314) Rushed for 1-50 Yards ..................................................10-24-09, at Appalachian St. (15).............................................. 9-10-11, Tusculum (18) Rushed for 0 yards or less.............................................Never........................................................................................... 11-19-09, Western Carolina (-12) Passed for 400+ Yards ..................................................12-21-85, vs. Furman (419) (FCS Champ. Game)..................... 12-8-12, at Old Dominion (421) Passed for 300-399 Yards .............................................11-15-08, at Furman (333).......................................................... 11-17-12, at Georgia (354) Passed for 1-50 Yards ...................................................12-8-12, at Old Dominion (30).................................................. 10-13-12, Wofford (28) Passed for 0 or less yards..............................................10-13-12, Wofford (0)................................................................. 9-11-93, The Citadel (0) Gained Over 600 Yards Total Offense .........................12-8-12, at Old Dominion (632)................................................ 10-24-09, at Appalachian St. (712) Gained 500-599 Yards Total Offense............................11-10-12, Howard (597)............................................................. 12-8-12, at Old Dominion (534) Gained Less Than 100 Yards Total Offense ...............12-2-95, at Montana (91)............................................................ 10-2-99, at VMI (90) Recorded 25 or More First Downs ...............................12-8-12, at Old Dominion (32).................................................. 12-8-12, at Old Dominion (25) Did not convert a third down........................................9-29-12, Samford (0-10)............................................................. 10-30-99, at East Tennessee State (0-9) Did not punt in the game..............................................9-1-12, Jacksonville .................................................................. 12-10-11, Maine Was Penalized 100 Yards .............................................9-24-11, Western Carolina (120)................................................ 9-10-11, Tusculum (115) Was not penalized in the game....................................11-12-11, at Wofford................................................................... None since 1988 Defense Intercepted Three Passes .............................9-1-12, Jacksonville (4)............................................................. 11-7-09, Samford (3) Recorded over 40 minutes of possession....................10-6-12, at Western Carolina (40:28)....................................... 11-14-92, Troy State (43:22) Blocked multiple extra points.......................................11-5-11, The Citadel (2).............................................................. Never Overcame Halftime Deficit to Win ...............................12-8-12, at Old Dominion.......................................................... 12-14-12, North Dakota State (GSU trailed 21-14 at Half, Won 49-35) (GSU led 13-9 at Halftime, lost 20-23) Trailed After Three Quarters, Rallied to Win .............12-8-12, at Old Dominion.......................................................... 12-14-12, North Dakota State (GSU trailed 35-21 at end of 3rd, Won 49-35) (GSU led 20-17 at end of 3rd, lost 20-23) Won Game on Final Offensive Play .............................9-1-08, at The Citadel................................................................. 11-18-06, Central Arkansas (Adam Urbano 3-yard run in Third OT) (James Paul 25-yard Field Goal in OT) Won Game on Final Defensive Play ............................10-27-12, at Chattanooga (39-31, 3ot)..................................... 12-14-12, North Dakota State (GSU stops Mocs on 4th and 2 in 3rd OT) (NDSU blocked 50-yard field goal attempt)
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES HISTORY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
RECORDS
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2012 REVIEW
INDIVIDUAL Georgia Southern Opponent 75+ Yard Run .................................................................Jerick McKinnon (87t), 11-10-12, Howard.............................. Michael Hobbs (99), 11-4-06, Wofford 100-199 Yards Rushing, Game .....................................Dominique Swope (186), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion.............. Jacob Huesman (170), 10-27-12, at Chattanooga 200+ Yards Rushing, Game .........................................Dominique Swope (255), 12-3-11, Old Dominion..................... A. Edwards (220), 10-20-07, at Appalachian St. 300+ Yards Rushing, Game..........................................Jerick McKinnon (316), 12-1-12, Central Arkansas............... Never Three Rushing TDs, Game ...........................................Jerick McKinnon (4), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion..................... Greg McGhee, 11-10-12, Howard Four Rushing TDs, Game .............................................Jerick McKinnon (4), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion..................... Ken Simonton (4), 11-18-99, Oregon St. 80+ Yard Pass Completion ...........................................Jayson Foster (81), 9-8-07, West Georgia................................. Mark Zanders (83), 12-12-98, Western Illinois 300-399 Yards Passing, Game .....................................Lee Chapple (323), 11-15-08, at Furman.................................. Aaron Murray (330), 11-17-12, at Georgia 400+ Yards Passing, Game...........................................Tracy Ham (419), 12-21-85, vs. Furman.................................... Taylor Heinicke (421), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion 20 Pass Completions, Game ........................................Lee Chapple (20), 11-21-09, at The Citadel.............................. Taylor Heinicke (31), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion Four TD Passes, Game .................................................Chaz Williams (4), 10-2-04, at Elon........................................... Aaron Murray, 11-17-12, at Georgia Five TD Passes, Game...................................................Never........................................................................................... Taylor Heinicke, 12-3-11, Old Dominion 300+ Yards Total Offense, Game .................................Jerick McKinnon (395), 12-1-12, Central Arkansas............... Aaron Murray (315), 11-17-12, at Georgia 400+ Yards Total Offense, Game..................................Tracy Ham (509), 12-21-85, vs. Furman.................................... Taylor Heinicke (469), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion 10 Receptions, Game ....................................................Raja Andrews (10), 11-8-08, Samford....................................... Nick Mayers (10), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion 100-149 Receiving Yards, Game ..................................J.J. Wilcox (107), 11-20-10, at Furman...................................... Antonio Vaughan (146), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion 150+ Receiving Yards, Game .......................................Reggie McCutchen (191), 10-14-06, Elon................................. Nick Mayers (150), 12-8-12, at Old Dominion Three Receiving TDs, Game ........................................Corey Joyner, 12-12-98, Western Illinois.................................. Eddie Cohen, 9-29-07, Western Carolina 50+ Yard Field Goal ......................................................Adrian Mora (50), 10-3-10, at Wofford...................................... Blair Walsh (52), 8-30-08, at Georgia Made Three Field Goals, Game ...................................Adrian Mora, 12-11-10, at Wofford............................................ Eddie Camara, 12-1-12, Central Arkansas 70+ Yard Punt ...............................................................Wrob (77), 10-21-95, The Citadel.............................................. Bobby Woods (77), 9-5-09, Albany Returned Kickoff for TD ...............................................Laron Scott, 11-19-11, at Alabama............................................ Roosevelt Boone (91), 12-10-11, Maine Returned Punt for TD ...................................................Darrieon Robinson, 10-29-11, at Appalachian St..................... Brandon Berry, 11-4-06, Wofford Returned Blocked Punt for TD .....................................R. Tinsley (B), D. Arnold (TD), 10-4-08, at Chatt...................... G. Sensabaugh (B), Ranier (TD), 11-1-03 at ETSU Returned Interception for TD ......................................Lavelle Westbrooks (72), 9-29-12, Samford............................ Evan Francks, 12-4-10, at William & Mary Returned Fumble for TD ..............................................John Douglas, 12-11-10, at Wofford ......................................... Jaquiski Tartt (80), 9-29-12, Samford Recovered Fumble in Endzone for TD.........................Tray Butler, 12-8-12, at Old Dominion.................................... John Rust, 11-5-09, Furman Blocked a Field Goal .....................................................Brent Russell, 9-1-12, Jacksonville......................................... Adam Scott, 11-3-12, Appalachian State Blocked an Extra Point..................................................Josh Gebhardt, 12-3-11, Old Dominion..................................... Team, 10-20-12, at Furman Returned Blocked FG for TD ........................................Chad Nighbert (78), 9-16-95, at Marshall................................. Dre Kirtkpatrick (55), 11-19-11, at Alabama Returned a Missed FG..................................................Darreion Robinson (56), 11-17-12, at Georgia........................ Never PAT Returned for Two Points ......................................Laron Scott, 10-15-11, Furman.................................................. Never
165
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES
ALLEN E. PAULSON STADIUM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL
TEAM
Rushing Attempts...................37, by East Tennessee State’s Brandon Walker, 11-2-1996 By GS: 34 by Adrian Peterson vs. UMass, 34 by Jerick McKinnon vs. UCA, 12-1-2012
Most Rushing Yards:................................................... 634 vs. Western Carolina, 9-24-2011
2012 REVIEW
Rushing Yards............................................. 333, Adrian Peterson vs. UMass, 12-4-1999 (P)
Rushing Touchdowns................................. 5, Adrian Peterson vs. UMass, Dec. 4, 1999 (P) 5, Gerald Harris vs North Carolina A&T, 11-29-1986 (P) Passing Completions ............. 37, by Florida A&M’s Otteman Sampson, Nov. 29, 1997 (P) By GS: 30 Lee Chapple vs. Albany, 9-5-2009
RECORDS
Passing Attempts................... 63, by Florida A&M’s Otteman Sampson, Nov. 29, 1997 (P) By GS: 44 Antonio Henton vs. Samford, 2008 Passing Yards..........................469, by Otteman Sampson, Florida A&M, Nov. 29, 1997 (P) By GS: 375 by Travis Clark vs. Elon, 10-14-2006 Passing Touchdowns.............................................5 by ODU’s Taylor Heineicke, 12-3-2011 By GS: 4 by Chaz Williams vs. Elon, 10-2-2004; by Greg Hill vs. Western Illinois, 12-12-98 Receiving Yards....................................................199 by Elon’s Terrell Hudgins, 9-20-2008 By GS: 191 by Reggie McCutcheon vs. Elon, 10-14-2006 Receptions...............................................................13 by Elon’s Terrell Hudgins, 9-20-2008 by GS: 10 by Raja Andrews vs. Samford, 2008 Receiving Touchdowns...................... 3 by Corey Joyner vs. Western Illinois, 12-12-98 (P)
HISTORY
Punting average (min. 3)..................48.2 by Charlie Edwards vs. Chattanooga, 9-17-2009 Tackles.................................................................22 by Edward Thomas vs. VMI, 10-5-1996 Interceptions........................................3 by Rodney Oglesby vs. Savannah State, 9-7-1991
166
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
First Downs.................................................................................34 vs. Marshall, 11-18-1989 Fewest Rushing Yards: ...............................................-12, by Western Carolina, 9-19-2009 Most Passing Yards .....................................................579 by Florida A&M, 11-29-1997 (P) by GS: 375 vs. Elon, 10-14-2006 Fewest Passing Yards: ............. 0, four times, last by: Ga Southern vs. Wofford, 10-13-12 Most Total Yards Offense:.......................................... 732 vs. Western Carolina, 10-9-1999 Fewest Total Yards Offense: ............................ 55 by South Carolina State, Nov. 19, 1988 Most Plays: ...................................................................97 by Florida A&M, 12-1-2001 (P) Fewest Plays:................................... 42 by Georgia Southern vs. Troy State, Nov. 14, 1992 Most Points.................................................................... 84 vs. Johnson C. Smith, 9-11-2004 by opponent: 45 by Chattanooga, 9-22-2007 Fewest Points: ...................................... 0 on 13 occasions, last by: Jacksonville, 9-1-2012 by GS: 0 vs. Troy State, Nov. 14, 1992
LONGEST PLAYS Rush ................................................92t by Mark Myers vs. Appalachian State, 10-19-2002 Pass ................... 94t by Stefpon Hawkins from Brian Hampton, Chattanooga, 9-27-1997 Field Goal................................................... 63 by Tim Foley vs. James Madison, 11-7-1987 Punt ......................................................................... 79 by Bob Hooper, Samford, 11-8-2008 Punt Return......................................................... 92t by Brandon Berry, Wofford, 11-4-2006 Kickoff Return..............................100t by Cameron Kinard, Central Arkansas, 11-18-2006 100t by Xavier Godard, Western Carolina, 10-11-2003 Interception Return................................ 98t by Ryan Hadden vs. Chattanooga, 9-25-1999 Recovered Fumble Return...............97t by Rodney Oglesby vs. Valdosta State, 9-1-1990
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
PAULSON STADIUM RECORDS EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES
Top 25 HOME ATTENDANCE FIGURES
WINNING PERCENTAGE Overall Record............................................................................................ 171-32 (.842) Overall NCAA Postseason Record............................................................... 33-3 (.917)
WIN STREAKS
*current NCAA FCS record
*postseason / championship games
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
167
HISTORY
Longest Winning Streaks.....................................*39 -- from 9-27-1997 to 12-15-2001 38 -- from 10-5-1985 to 9-22-1990 14 -- from 11-6-2010 to 11-3-2012 11 -- from 9-29-1990 to 11-2-1991 9 -- from 10-1-1994 to 9-21-1995
RECORDS
#WINNING AT PAULSON
Score 37-34 34-13 22-24 36-13 69-6 54-7 28-31 34-28 62-21 20-10 45-21 31-33 31-13 17-9 36-37 35-16 20-23 28-27 35-14 48-3 37-24 49-21 43-11 13-17 58-0
2012 REVIEW
Take a look at the original construction of Allen E. Paulson Stadium, which will celebrate its 30th year in 2014. Watch the progress of the construction of the expansion and new Football Operations Center here: ringsanddiplomas.com/96.
Attendance Date Opponent 1. 25,725* Dec. 16, 1989 Stephen F. Austin 2. 24,078 Nov. 11, 1989 Chattanooga 3. 23,373 Nov. 10, 2007 Furman 4. 23,204* Dec. 15, 1990 Nevada 5. 23,167 Sept. 1, 2001 Savannah State 6. 22,421 Oct. 16, 2004 Appalachian State 7. 22,155 Nov. 3, 2012 Appalachian State 8. 21,899 Oct. 14, 2000 Appalachian State 9. 21,812 Sept. 10, 2011 Tusculum 10. 21,593 Nov. 3, 2001 Furman 11. 21,489 Sept. 8, 2007 West Georgia 12. 21,403 Oct. 9, 2010 Wofford 13. 21,067 Nov. 3, 1990 James Madison 14. 20,983 Oct. 13, 2012 Wofford 15. 20,851 Oct. 18, 2008 Appalachian State 16. 20,832 Sept. 29, 2012 Samford 17. 20,607 Sept. 10, 2005 McNeese State 18. 20,593 Oct. 8, 2011 Chattanooga 19. 20,507 Oct. 7, 1989 Savannah State 20. 20,430 Sept. 4, 2010 Savannah State 21. 20,353 Oct. 17, 1998 Appalachian State 22. 20,340 Nov. 12, 1988 Samford 23. 20,228 Oct. 15, 1988 Northeast Louisiana 24. 20,178 Sept. 9, 2006 Central Conn. State 25. 20,132 Sept. 1, 2012 Jacksonville
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
All-AMericans Georgia Southern’s All-Americans represent more than the 75 men who have earned national recognitionfor their talents. These Eagles, with more than 158 All-America honors shared among them, are the first to give credit to their teammates – the others on the field who pushed them to excel, challenged them to rise above their competitors, and who helped Georgia Southern to victory. At least one individual has appeared at least one All-America list in 26 of the 29 years of the modern era of Georgia Southern Football. With honorees at every position, our AllAmericans have added to the tradition of the Georgia Southern. Their efforts and dedication have built a solid foundation on which the next era of Eagle Football may be built.
A.J. Bryant
13 Randell Boone
COACHING STAFF
james carter
SS « UVALDA, GA. « 1989
OG « THOMASTON, GA. « 1986
1989
1985
Associated Press Second Team Sports Network Second Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
49
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team
72 Steve Bussoletti
CHRIS CHAMBERS
DE « GAINESVILLE, GA. « 1990-91
«
PK « LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. « 1998
1990
DT « DOUGLAS, GA. « 1997-99
ESPN/USA Today Second Team
1998
99 ««
Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team ESPN/USA Today First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team GTE Academic All-American Second Team
2012 REVIEW
96
JERMAINE AUSTIN
1991
Sports Network First Team Associated Press Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team
«
Charles Clarke C « PACE, FLA. « 2002
2002
2004
ColllegeSportsReport.com Fourth Team
74
43
David Cool
DORIAN ByRD
PK « STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. « 1991
OL « MACON, GA. « 2012
Associated Press Second Team Sports Network Third Team
1991
2012
Associated Press Second Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team Sports Network Honorable Mention
CollegeSportsMadness.com Third Team
2004
ColllegeSportsReport.com Third Team
2005
ColllegeSportsReport.com First Team Associated Press Second Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team Sports Network Third Team
Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
«
FB « DARIEN, GA. « 2003-05
«
45
Derrick Butler
2003
6
Sports Network Second Team Associated Press Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
LB « ORANGEBURG, S.C. « 2004
1999
GTE Academic All-American First Team Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team Teamlink First Team Walter Camp Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
1998
Associated Press Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team Sports Network Honorable Mention
Voncellies Allen 1997
MEET THE EAGLES
Sports Network Honorable Mention
43
98
RECORDS
1994
Associated Press Third Team Sports Network Third Team ColllegeSportsReport.com Fourth Team
DT « EATONTON, GA. « 1988 Associated Press First Team Kodak First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Walter Camp
LB « COLUMBUS, GA. « 1994
2004
Darren Alford
1988
Paul Carroll
DB « BUSHNELL, GA. « 2004
3
71 charles carper
Lee Brooks
chris covington
LB « OCALA, FLA. « 1996
DT « MOULTRIE, GA. « 1996
LB« LAWRENCEVIILLE, GA.« 2007-08
1985
1996
2007
Associated Press Second Team
Sports Network Honorable Mention
Sports Network Honorable Mention
HISTORY
2008
44 168
43
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
28
Associated Press Second Team Sports Network Honorable Mention
All-AMericans Eric Davis
«
2006
2010
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
College Sporting News First Team
2007
4
48 marcelo estrada
1993
C « LOGANVILLE, GA. « 1987-88
2007
Sports Network Honorable Mention
42
Dennis Franklin
OL « HINESVILLE, GA. « 2007
1987
Sports Network First Team
66
««
Tim Foley
Dexter Dawson
PK « MIAMI, FLA. « 1985, 1987
KR « CAMILLA, GA. « 1995
1988
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Kodak First Team Walter Camp
1985
1995
Associated Press First Team
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
COACHING STAFF
76
«
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Kodak First Team Walter Camp Sports Network Second Team
2013 SEASON
nick davis
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team College Sports Report.com First Team
«
«
LB « GRIFFIN, GA. « 1993
EAGLES GATA
94
QB/RS « CANTON, GA. « 2006-07
P « TIFTON, GA. « 2010
1998
Walter Camp Associated Press Third Team Sports Network Second Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Jayson Foster
charlie Edwards
DE « ALBANY, GA. « 1998
1987
««
James Dickerson SS « BARTOW, GA. « 1993
[All-America Center]
CHARLES CLARKE
1993
MEET THE EAGLES
9
85
AFCA First Team Kodak First Team Walter Camp Sports Network Second Team Associated Press Third Team
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
2012 REVIEW
21 Taz Dixon
FS « DUBLIN, GA. « 1989 1989
Associated Press Third Team
RECORDS
22 Dion DuBose
DE « NORCROSS GA. « 2012 2012
CollegeSportsMadness.com Third Team
HISTORY
33 #JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
169
All-AMericans Garrett Frye
EAGLES GATA
COREy Joyner
darrell hendrix
OT « CUMMING, GA. « 2012
LB « NAHUNTA, GA. « 1998
LB « NAHUNTA, GA. « 1988-89
2012
1998
1988
Associated Press Third Team Sports Network Third Team
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Associated Press Honorable Mention
1989
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
58
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
sean gainey
Greg Hill
OG « COLUMBIA, GA. « 1989
Sports Network Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
RONALD JOHNSON DE « HINESVIILLE, GA. « 1992
2000
1992
Associated Press Second Team Sports Network Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Sports Network Honorable Mention
49 jamie Glover
OT « SOPERTON, GA. « 1996 1996
2012 REVIEW
Sports Network Third Team
67 tracy ham
QB « HIGH SPRINGS, FLA. « 1986 1986
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Kodak First Team
RECORDS
8 «
jesse hartley
PK « TALLAHASSEE, FLA. « 2007 2007
HISTORY
Sports Network Honorable Mention
170
FREDDy PESQUEIRA
[Three-time All-American]
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
99 ««
nate gates
45
AFCA First Team Kodak First Team Sports Network Honorable Mention
1999
CB « SARASOTA, FLA. « 2000
1
1992
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
10
«
DT « THOMASVILLE, GA. « 1992-93
1988
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Associated Press Third Team
51
ALEX MASH
QB « SARASOTA, FLA. « 1998-99
1989
MEET THE EAGLES
1
42
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1993
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Kodak First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp
All-AMericans FLINT MATTHEWS
rex Nottage
BRETT MOORE
1987
Associated Press First Team
OT « WARNER ROBINS, GA. « 2010-11
OT « CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. « 1992
2010
1992
Sports Network Honorable Mention
Associated Press Third Team
2011
58
57
«
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team College Sporting News First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp
59
«
Rodney oglesby
Adrian Mora
OL « QUITMAN, GA. « 2011
CB « SWAINSBORO, GA. « 1988-91
PK « DALTON, GA. « 2010-11
2011
1988
2010
Phil Steele Publications Second Team
Associated Press Honorable Mention
Associated Press Third Team Phil Steele Fourth Team
1990
2011
45
«
RICH McGRATH
earthwind moreland
OT « SNELLVILLE, GA. « 1988-89 1997
russell orr
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
OL « THOMASVILLE, GA. « 2007
4
2007
DARyl MORRELL
LB « MABLETON, GA. « 1998
QB « MARIETTA, GA. « 2012
1998
2012
62 «
Associated Press Third Team
College Sporting News First Team College Sports Journal First Team
freddy Pesqueira
DT « ACWORTH, GA. « 1999-2002
ERIC MENG
1999
Associated Press Honorable Mention
2000
chad Motte
PK « JUPITER, FLA. « 1997
OG « ARAB, GA. « 2004-05
1997
2004
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Sports Network First Team Associated Press Second Team CollegeSportsReport.com Second Team
««
john mohring
Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team CollegeSportsReport.com First Team Walter Camp
«««
2001
Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp
2002
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp
Chad Nighbert
LB « NAPLES, FLA. « 2005-06
LB « FRANKFURT, GERMANY « 1997
2005
1997
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team Sports Network Third Team
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
HISTORY
2006
47
RECORDS
71
2005
44
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network Second Team
2012 REVIEW
40
38
MEET THE EAGLES
Sports Network First Team
jerick McKinnon
«
AFCA First Team Associated Press First Team Kodak First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
1999
1999
1
1991
CB « ATLANTA, GA. « 1999
ESPN/SportsTicker Second Team
62
19
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team Associated Press Third Team
COACHING STAFF
51
Sports Network Third Team Phil Steele Fourth Team
2013 SEASON
WILLIAM MAXWELL
EAGLES GATA
LB « LINCOLNTON, GA. « 1987
AFCA First Team
58 #JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
171
ALL-AMERICANS J.R. Revere
adrian Peterson
EAGLES GATA
3
2013 SEASON
««««
1999
Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Teamlink.com First Team Walter Camp
««
JOE ross
FB « AUGUSTA, GA. « 1987-1990
COACHING STAFF
36 «
MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW
Associated Press First Team Kodak First Team Sports Network First Team AFCA First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team
1990
56 ««
««««
Associated Press First Team Phil Steele Publications First Team Sports Network Second Team Walter Camp
2011
OT « WARNER ROBINS, GA. « 1985
Associated Press Second Team College Sporting News First Team Phil Steele Publications First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp
1985
2012
Associated Press First Team College Sporting News First Team College Sports Journal First Team Phil Steele Publications First Team Sports Network First Team
AFCA First Team Kodak First Team
62
Roderick Russell
««
1995
GTE/CoSIDA Academic First Team
14 Fred stokes
OT « VIDALIA, GA. « 1989 1989
Associated Press First Team
69 «
dominique swope RB « BUFORD, GA. « 2012
1997
Lavar Rainey
Associated Press Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team
CB « FORT GORDON, GA. « 2000
5
2012
College Sports Journal First Team
6
«
«
laron scott
D.T. Tanner
CB « WARNER ROBINS, GA.« 2010-11
LB « ATLANTA, GA. « 1997
2010
1997
Associated Press Third Team Phil Steele Publications Fourth Team
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
HISTORY
2011
34
College Sporting News First Team Special Teams Player of the Year Sports Network Second Team Phil Steele Publications Fourth Team
«
172
AFCA First Team Associated Press Third Team Sports Network Third Team
rob stockton
FB « OPELIKA, ALA. « 1997
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
1994
2010
66
2000
AFCA First Team Kodak First Team Associated Press Third Team Sports Network Second Team
DB « CLAYTON, GA. « 1995
2009
vance pike
RECORDS
C « KEYSVILLE, GA. « 1993-94
College Sporting News Freshman of the Year
91
Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Walter Camp
1993
BRENT RUSSELL
Associated Press Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team
1990
1989
DL « COMER, GA. « 2009-12
DT « COLUMBUS, GA. « 1999
Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team
Franklin Stephens
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team Sports Network Honorable Mention
1999
1989
1987
Associated Press Third Team
EUgene Phillips
21
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team Associated Press Honorable Mention
95
9
Associated Press Second Team AFCA First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp Associated Press First Team AFCA First Team All–American Football Foundation First Team Walter Camp Sports Network Second Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
1988
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
2000
2001
DE « MABLETON, GA. « 1988-90
2001
1998
Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team ESPN/USA Today First Team Walter Camp Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Third Team
giff Smith
QB « LAGRANGE, GA. « 2001
FB « ALACHUA, FLA. « 1998-2001
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
47
ALL-AMERICANS CHAZ williams
Ronald warnock
edward thomas
1995
2002
1987
GTE/CoSIDA Academic Second Team
Associated Press Second Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Associated Press Honorable Mention
1996
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team
97
10
57
«
CB « PERRY, GA. « 1999
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
68
4 J.J. WILCOX
1999
Associated Press First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Teamlink.com First Team Walter Camp First Team
S « CAIRO, GA. « 2012
1998
matt winslette
2012
Associated Press First Team Sports Network First Team ESPN/USA Today Second Team
College Sports Journal First Team
C « GREENSBORO, GA. « 1998 1998
19
««
Sports Network First Team Associated Press Second Team
MEET THE EAGLES
5
Associated Press First Team ESPN/USA Today First Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette First Team Sports Network First Team Walter Camp First Team
COACHING STAFF
arkee thompson
FS « SAVANNAH, GA. « 1998-1999
Teamlink.com Third Team
1998
1991
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
1999
OG « ALBANY, GA. « 1998
CB « DECATUR, GA. « 1991
1999
2
Mark williams
kevin whitley
2013 SEASON
kiwaukee thomas
EAGLES GATA
QB « APOPKA, FLA. « 2002
OT « EASTMAN, GA. « 1987
LB « ATLANTA, GA. « 1995-1996
59
roderick tinsley DT « SOPERTON, GA. « 2011
david young
2011
SS « COLUMBIA, S.C. « 2001-02
Sports Network Third Team
2001
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
18
albert turner OT « RYDAL, GA. « 2004
2012 REVIEW
94
2002
Associated Press Third Team Sports Network Third Team Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Honorable Mention
2004
james young
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Second Team Associated Press Third Team CollegeSportsReport.com Fourth Team
DB « TAMPA, FLA. « 2004 2004
73
RECORDS
CollegeSportsReport.com Honorable Mention
1
DAKOTA WALKER
DT « MAY’S LANDING, N.J. « 2008 2008
Sports Network Honorable Mention
HISTORY
52
[All-America Safety]
J.J. Wilcox #JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
173
ALL-SOCON SELECTIONS 1995 EAGLES GATA
Marco Bradham..............DB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Dexter Dawson...............RS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Jamie Glover,................ OG.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Stacy Moses...................OT.....Second Team Coaches Rob Stockton..................DB.....Second Team Coaches Edward Thomas.............DE.....Second Team Coaches Brancis Williams............DB.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media
2013 SEASON
1996
Jamie Glover................. OG.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Roderick Russell............ FB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Edward Thomas.............DE.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
1997
Dexter Dawson
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
[All-SoCon Return Specialist 1993, 1995] 1993
Shawn Austin.................DB.....First Team Coaches Miguel Ayoub................ OG.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Darius Dawson, 1993..... LB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Dexter Dawson, 1993.....RS.....Second Team Coaches Second Media Reed Haley, 1993........... PK.....First Team Coaches Alex Mash, 1993............DT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Franklin Stephens......... OG.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media James Williams.............. FB.....
HISTORY
1994
Marco Bradham..............DB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Paul Carroll..................... LB.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Scott Davis...................... LB.....Second Team Coaches Isaac Ferrell................... OG.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Michael Morris...............DT.....Second Team Media Franklin Stephens............ C.....First Team Coaches
174
Voncellies Allen.............NT.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Eric Davis.......................DE.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Rich McGrath.................OT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Eric Meng....................... PK.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Chad Nighbert............... LB.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Roderick Russell............ FB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media D.T. Tanner..................... LB.....First Team Coaches Anthony D. Williams......DT.....Second Team Coaches Mark Williams............... OG.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Kenny Worob.....................P.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media
1999
Voncellies Allen.............NT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Chris Chambers............. PK.....Second Team Media Greg Hill.........................QB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Rich McGrath.................OT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Earthwind Moreland.....CB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Jason Neese................... LB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Freddy Pesqueira...........DT.....Second Team Coaches Adrian Peterson............. FB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Eugene Phillips..............DT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Kiwaukee Thomas.........CB.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Arkee Thompson............FS.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Mark Williams............... OG.....First Team Coaches First Team Media
2000
Nate Gates.....................CB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Jason Neese................... LB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Freddy Pesqueira...........DT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Adrian Peterson............. FB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Lavar Rainey..................CB.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches
1998
Voncellies Allen.............NT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Chris Chambers............. PK.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Grant Chesnut...............OT.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Eric Davis.......................DE.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Benjy Harris...................DE.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Greg Hill.........................QB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Corey Joyner...................RS.....First Team Media Corey Joyner...................SB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Rich McGrath.................OT.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Earthwind Moreland.....CB.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Daryl Morrell.................. LB.....First Team Coaches Adrian Peterson............. FB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Arkee Thompson............FS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Mark Williams............... OG.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Matt Winslette................. C.....First Team Coaches First Team Media
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
MARK WILLIAMS
[Three-time All-SoCon pick, Jacobs Blocking Trophy Winner]
ALL-SOCON SELECTIONS 2001
2006
Jayson Foster................WR.....First Team Coaches Jayson Foster..................RS.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Brandon Jackson............DB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media John Mohring................. LB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Charrod Taylor............... DL.....First Team Coaches Lance Wayne.................... C.....First Team Media
Raja Andrews................WR.....Second Team Media Chris Covington............. LB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Dion DuBose................... LB.....All-Freshman Charlie Edwards...............P.....All-Freshman Dio Herrera.................... OG.....Second Team Coaches Derek Heyden................DB.....All-Freshman Adrian Mora................... PK.....All-Freshman Second Team Coaches Second Team Media J.B. Shippy...................... LB.....All-Freshman K.R. Snipes.....................DB.....All-Freshman Adam Urbano................. RB.....All-Freshman Dakota Walker................DE.....First Team Coaches First Team Media
Jermaine Austin............ FB.....First Team Media Lewis Barr, 2003.............RS.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Derrick Butler................. LB.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Eric Hadley.....................DT.....Second Team Media Sean Holland.................. PK.....Second Team Media
MEET THE EAGLES
2009
Patrick Barker................WR.....All-Freshman Darius Eubanks..............DB.....All-Freshman Brent Russell.................. DL.....All-Freshman First Team Media Second Team Coaches Jamere Valentine..........WR.....All-Freshman Markeith Wylie............... DL.....Second Team Coaches
2003
2010
HISTORY
[All-SoCon 2003, 2004]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
RECORDS
DERRICK BUTLER
2012 REVIEW
Robert Brown.............. RB.....All-Freshman Dorian Byrd...............OT.....All-Freshman Charlie Edwards........P.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Josh Gebhardt.......DE.....All-Freshman Brett Moore............OT.....First Team Coaches OT Second Team Media Josh Rowe............ LB.....Second Team Coaches Brent Russell........ DL.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Laron Scott ....................CB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Laron Scott .....................RS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Roderick Tinsley............DT.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media
2004
Jermaine Austin............ FB.....Second Team Media Derrick Butler................. LB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media A.J. Bryant.......................FS.....First Team Media Teddy Craft.....................RS.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Jonathan Dudley............ PK.....First Team Coaches Second Team Eric Hadley..................... DL.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Dan Jordan........................P.....First Team Coaches First Team Media DeShawn Jude............... DL.....Second Team Coaches Terence McBride............DB.....First Team Coaches Eric McIntire.................. DL.....Second Team Coaches John Mohring................. LB.....Second Team Coaches Chad Motte................... OG.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Tariq Muhammad..........DB.....Second Team Coaches
2008
COACHING STAFF
Jermaine Austin............ FB.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Freddy Pesqueira...........DT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Charles Clarke.................. C.....First Team Coaches First Team Media James McCoy.................OT.....First Team Media OT Second Team Coaches Joe Scott......................... LB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Zzream Walden...............SB.....Second Team Coaches Anthony J. Williams.......RS.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Chaz Williams, 2002......QB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media David Young....................SS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media James Young...................FS.....Second Team Coaches
Jermaine Austin............ FB.....First Team Media Teddy Craft...................WR.....Second Team Coaches Terence McBride............DB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Chad Motte................... OG.....First Team Coaches First Team Media John Mohring................. LB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Charrod Taylor............... DL ....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Lance Wayne, 2005.......... C.....Second Team Media
Larry Beard....................DE.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Chris Covington.............DB.....First Team Media Second Team Coaches Marcelo Estrada............ OG.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Jayson Foster.................QB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Jesse Hartley.................. PK.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Lamar Lewis.................. RB.....Second Team Coaches Russell Orr......................OT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Damon Suggs................. DL.....Second Team Coaches Brad Williams.................OT.....Second Team Coaches
2013 SEASON
2002
2005
2007
EAGLES GATA
Jamar Jones...................DE.....Second Team Coaches Josh Jones..................... OG.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Robert LeBlanc...............DT.....Second Team Coaches James McCoy.................OT.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Freddy Pesqueira...........DT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Adrian Peterson............. FB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media J.R. Revere......................QB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Joe Scott, 2001............... LB.....Second Team Media David Young....................SS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media James Young...................FS.....Second Team Coaches Michael Youngblood...... LB.....Second Team Coaches
Travlis Sims................... OG.....Second Team Coaches Charrod Taylor............... DL.....Second Team Coaches Albert Turner.................OT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Lance Wayne.................... C.....First Team Media Chaz Williams................QB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media James Young, 2004.........FS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
175
ALL-SOCON SELECTIONS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR EAGLES GATA
1998.........Adrian Peterson.......... RB............ Coaches Media 1999.........Greg Hill...................... QB............ Coaches Media 2001.........Adrian Peterson.......... RB............ Coaches
2007.........Jayson Foster.............. QB............ Coaches Media
Two-time First Team All-Conference
2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
1993.........Alex Mash................... DL............ Coaches 2001.........Freddy Pesqueira........ DT............ Coaches 2008.........Chris Covington.......... LB............ Media 2011.........Brent Russell............... DT............ Coaches Media
COACH OF THE YEAR
(Voted by SoCon Coaches) 1993.........Tim Stowers 1997.........Paul Johnson 1998.........Paul Johnson 2004.........Mike Sewak 2011.........Jeff Monken
Robert Brown................. RB.....Second Team Media Dorian Byrd....................OL.....Second Team Coaches John Douglas.................. DL.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media William Maxwell............OL.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Brett Moore....................OT.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Adrian Mora................... PK.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Brent Russell.................. DL.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Manrey Saint-Amour.....OL.....All-Freshman Laron Scott.....................CB.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Laron Scott......................RS.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Jaybo Shaw....................QB.....Second Team Coaches Second Team Media Deion Stanley.................DB.....All-Freshman Dominique Swope.......... RB.....All-Freshman Dorian Byrd....................OL.....First Team Coaches First Team Media Logan Daves...................OL.....Second Team Media Dion DuBose................... DL.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Darius Eubanks..............DB.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media Patrick Flowe................. LB.....All-Freshman Alex Hanks..................... PK.....All-Freshman Javon Mention............... DL.....Second Team Media Brent Russell.................. DL.....First Team Coaches First Team Media J.J. Wilcox....................... DL.....First Team Coaches Second Team Media
176
Derrick Butler........................LB.......................2003, 04 Chris Covington.............DB, LB.......................2007, 08 Jayson Foster................WR/QB.......................2006, 07 Greg Hill...............................QB.......................1998, 99 Terence McBride.................. DB.......................2004, 05 John Mohring........................LB.......................2005, 06 Brett Moore..........................OT.......................2010, 11 Earthwind Moreland........... CB.......................1998, 99 Chad Motte..........................OG.......................2004, 05 Laron Scott.....................CB, RS.......................2010, 11 Arkee Thompson..................FS.......................1998, 99 David Young.......................... SS.......................2001, 02 Includes selections to either or both SoCon Coaches and Media Teams.
Wallace Wade Coach of the Year
2011
2012
Three-time First Team All-Conference
2003.........Jermaine Austin......... RB............ Coaches Media
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
[Freshman of the Year 2011]
Adrian Peterson.................. RB............1998, 99, 00, 01 Brent Russell....................... DL............2009, 10, 11, 12
Voncellies Allen.................. NT................. 1997, 98, 99 Jermaine Austin..................RB................. 2003, 04, 05 Rich McGrath...................... OT................. 1997, 98, 99 Freddy Pesqueira.................DT................. 2000, 01, 02 Mark Williams......................OL................. 1997, 98, 99
2002.........Chaz Williams............. QB............ Coaches Media
Dominique Swope
Four-time First Team All-Conference
(Voted by SoCon Media)
1993.........Tim Stowers 1997.........Paul Johnson 1998.........Paul Johnson 2011.........Jeff Monken
JACOBS BLOCKING TROPHY
(Outstanding Offensive Lineman) Franklin Stephens...........................1994 Mark Williams.................................1997 Mark Williams.................................1998 Charles Clarke.................................2002
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 1994.........Kenny Robinson.......... QB............ Coaches Media 1998.........Adrian Peterson.......... RB............ Coaches Media 2002.........Jermaine Austin......... RB............ Coaches Media 2004.........Jayson Foster.............. QB............ Coaches 2005.........Dedrick Bynam............ QB............ Coaches Media 2011.........Dominique Swope....... RB............ Coaches
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Brent Russell
[Four-time All-SoCon 2011 Defensive Player of the Year]
ALL-TIME ROSTER NUMBERS 1
2
3
4
5
6
9
Pat Douglas Tim Foley Rupert Leary Derrick McGrady Derrick Austin J.R. Revere Rico Zackery Darius Smiley Brandon Echols Darrell Pasco Jawaun Luckey Zach Walker
10
Steven Lomastro Thomas Porter Mark Giles Clinton Gregory Kenny Robinson Grady Blanchard Greg Hill Chaz Williams Dawayne Grace Quentin Taylor Josh Rowe Matt Dobson
11
Rob Allen Oliver Davis Raymond Gross Danny Britt Tobias Steverson Edmund Coley David Willingham Chris Burnette Tavaris Williams Ezayi Youyoute
12
Ricky Perry Ernest Thompson McLeonard Baul Shafton Fraley Eric Meng Ryan Hadden Michael Thompson Chris Rogers Kyle Collins Russell DeMasi
13
Kenny Bullock Mike Dowis Donald Wheeler Ron Washington Andre Weathers A.J Bryant Jonathan Dudley Billy Lowe Darius Eubanks
23
Raymond Gross
[QUARTERBACK 1987-1990]
14
Warnell Anthony Brant West Vernon Bryant Fred Cuthbertson Brian Riggins Clint Avret Rob Stockton Trey Sheppard John Davis Nate Gates Trey Hunter Travis Clark Lee Chapple Jaybo Shaw Tay Hicklin
15
Milton Wintons Trey Herold Giff Smith Raymond Gross Gene Scott Alton Hitson Brandon Smith Derrick Owens Verge Williams Darius Smiley Jadwin Bignon Leander Barney Jerick McKinnon Carlos Cave
16
18
Robert Baker Chris Aiken Robert Terrell Shawn Austin Chris Wilson David Young Wes Turner Michael McIntosh Lavelle Westbrooks
24
John Cumiskey Milton Gore Karl Miller Rob Stockton Carlos Parker James Banks Jesse McMillan Sam King Ken Middleton Carson Hill Riyahd Jones Brian Wilcher
27
Mark Davis Eric Hutchinson Hermon Barron Brad Almon Brad Tarpley Eric Thigpen Anthony Austin Chris Blount JaBre Scott Renard Montford Mike Hamilton Marc Thomas Brian Wilcher Javonte Martin Deshawntee Gallon
31
Chris Edwards Rodney Renfroe Jerome King Tim Townsend Chad Holmes Jason Neese Brandon Andrews Lynon Jefferson Lamar Brown Dominique Swope Drew Ruggles
32
Mike Seamens Garry Miller Scott Mason Reggie Sullivan Marlow Warthen Demetrius Flournoy Adrian Peterson Tom LaRocco Brad Mercier Terence McBride Sean Gray Stephen Cantrell Brandon Nolley William Banks
19
Warnell Anthony Rodney Oglesby Marco Bradham Cherard Freeman P.J. Cantrell Tim Camp J.J. Wilcox
20
Patrick Beaman Kenny Butler Tim Wilkerson Brandon Rozzelle Hal Carter Jr. Dante Harrow Hakim Ford Kevin Anderson Chris Williams Chris Dickerson Chris Rogers Nico Hickey Javonte Martin
30
Mike Carter Nate Young Terry Young Paul Sikkelee Tony Grant Travis Taylor Johnny Burdette Lavar Rainey Mike Stewart Jason Wells Vicarro Mills Phillip Edwards K.R. Snipes Valdon Cooper
33
DANiel JORDAN
[PUNTER 2004-07]
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
John Coen Ben Holt Stan McDonald Daryl Dickerson Richard Whiten LaRon Gordon Reed Haley Josh Smithers Aaron Whitaker Ronnie Abrams Bryce Carter Daniel Jordan David Arnold Kendrick Wilson Dion DuBose
35
Gerald Harris Lester Efford Tyrone Stephens Jevon Sullivan Eddie Brown Mike Stewart Chris Brown De Robinson Tim Gehrsitz Brandon Echols Darrian Felton Lee Banks Miguel Gilmore Ean Days
36
Tim Tippett Brad Brown Joe Ross James Williams Bennie Cunningham Kevin Davis Joe Turner Wynton Yates Brett Layson Connell Reddick
37
Pat Stewart Everett Sharpe Calvin Robinson David Hatfield Jerome Calvert Hughie Hunt Michael Jones Derrick Williams Shannon Higdon Cameron Draughorne Chris Collier Nico Hickey Jordan Walker Carlos Cave Antwione Williams
38
Steve McCray Paul Sikkellee Eugene Hayes Jeromy Joe Williams Tony Allen Dion Cohen Eric Meng Mark Myers Phillip Mouzon Devron Jefferson Jermaine Murphy Derek Heyden Kyle Oehlbeck
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
David Shields Kenny Brown Calvin Robinson David Sanders Chance Ward Ryran Traylor Clinton Gregory Christopher Wade Nick Kearns A.K. Keyes Fernando Phillips Lionel McGriff Nick Bass Russell DeMasi DeontĂŠ Watkins Antonio Glover
17
Gip Johnston Leonard Robinson Vincent Powers Machon Simms Brannon Rice Jermaine Jackson Kenny Robinson Zzream Walden Melvin Cox Jason Hawkins Dedrick Bynam Lennie Richardson Billy Greer Shun Tribble
Melvin Bell Bob Cooper Erick Cooper Vincent Johnson Willando Ficklin Chris Nichols Dontrell Hardnett Adam Focht Christopher Malone Dreck Cooper Tariq Muhammad Ronnie Wiggins Jonathan Bryant
26
Danny Durham Alonzo McGhee Sandy Mincey Charlie Burt Derrick Treadwell Adam Focht Datwan Byers Danny Stripling Donte Hunter Aaron Whitaker Marquice Maynard Zeke Rozier Josh King Tray Butler
RECORDS
Alvin Wright Kevin Crandell Scott Vonier Don Norton Henry Parrish Eric Smith Carl Small Teddy Cummings Aundra Robinson Jermaine Austin Lamar Lewis Samair Baker Adam Urbano Zeke Rozier Dominique Swope
Gene Sease Darrell Hagan Ken Hicks Taz Dixon Steve Payne Andrae Rogers Zzream Walden Roger King Terrione Benefield Darries Robinson Seon Jones
29
Ricky Harris Lee Smith Herman Gray Jonathan Richardson Kiwaukee Thomas Derrick Owens Devin Danridge Chris Riffey Anthony Blaine Robert Roulhac Darell Norman Chris Burnette Deion Stanley
34
Joe Bremer Robert Underwood Eugene Hayes Rufus Mazyck George Malvestuto Terry Smith Willie Ellington Audrell Grace Mark Myers Brandon Andrews Dusty Reddick Adam Urbano Laron Scott Tevin Thomas
2012 REVIEW
Jim Whitfield David Simmons David Hodge Albert Huntley Darius Dawson Roderick Russell Arkee Thompson Derrick Owens Melvin Greer Chris Teal Robert Brown
22
RETIRED Tracy Ham
28
Hugo Rossignol Michael West Maurice Reid Ronnie Stalnaker Mike Ballisty T.J. Anderson Chris Covington Jamere Valentine Hunter Baldwin Devin Scott
MEET THE EAGLES
Randy Griffin Pat Parker Kevin Whitley Joe Dupree Greg Crane Earthwind Moreland Johnathan Woodham Jeremy Majors Jayson Foster Derek Heyden
8
25
Steve Rogers Steve Armstrong Bruce Holbrook Scott Vonier Darryl Hopkins Terry Lester Cordell Benton Dion Stokes Justin Brown J.T. Nash Terence Hall Calvin West Emmanuel Orange
COACHING STAFF
RETIRED Brit Barker Nay Young David Cool Brian Labella Bill Thatcher Cossie Harvey Adrian Peterson
21
Tony Natson Scott Lokey Tony Belser Jason Whitehead Chris Wright DaTwan Byers James Dickerson Lavar Rainey Dion Stokes Raja Andrews Hudson Presume Nick Wright
2013 SEASON
Wendell Foskey Doug Miolen Carl McWhorter Terry Harvin Tim Mickens Brancis Williams Recio Tutt Kiwaukee Thomas Willie Johnson Lewis Barr Brandon Jackson A.J. McCray
7
David Barras Peter Krause John Mitchell Ken Burnette Jerry Ellenburg Charles Bostick Chris Johnson Steve Steele Henry Chubb Antonio Henton Darreion Robinson
EAGLES GATA
Damon Wickham Monty Sharpe Donnie Suber Darren Willis Corey Joyner Nate Gates James Young Rico Zackery E.J. Webb Jerick McKinnon
177
ALL-TIME ROSTER NUMBERS 45
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Scott Lokey Nate Hayes Alfred Wooten Guy Ball Robin Brooks Kevin Johns Keith Ray Leonard Christian Anthony Battle Chris Smith Chris Chambers DeShawn Jude Tavares Kearney Jesse Hartley Adrian Mora Luke Cherry
46
john stevenson
[LINEBACKER 2009-2012]
MEET THE EAGLES
39
Jeff Johnson Jeff Banks Kevin Geter Chip McGinley Rick Seamen Vernon Loree Demond Brown Kenny Worob Terry Owens Benjie Shirah Lance Turner Jason Hawkins Evan Mattingly Deonté Watkins DeVonte Lewis
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
40
Rob Whitton Greg Foster Eric Eberly Scott Glass Kevin Nail Roderick Russell Zach Powell Daryl Morrell Scott Shelton Bo Galvin J.B. Shippy Michael Butler Edwin Jackson
41
Nathaniel Hayes Clint Harper Wesley Lee Brannon Rice Don Hudson Brandt Anton Derrick Carter Buddy Hogans Michael Youngblood Eric White Marcus Suaava Matt Covington Lee Banks John Stevenson
42
Thomas Gilstrap Steve Anderson Jimmy Taylor Jim Mutimer Nick Davis Trent Randall Cloise Williams Chris O’Neil T.J. Rutledge Tim Gehrsitz T.J. Rutledge Wes Turner Charlie Edwards Brent Gordon Boyd Sasser
43
Kenny More Tyrone Hull Stan McDonald Clinton Avret Darius Dawson Dexster Perkins Michael LeBlanc John Peacock Remargo Yancie James Burchett Marcus Cade Erskine Jude Harland Bower Anthony Jones Brett Moore Brent Thomas Cody Rediger
47
Robby Bortles Dante Wright Ron Lucas John Shuman Nick Davis Kobi Reynolds D.T. Tanner Michael Ward John Mohring Harland Bower Omari Jones Alex Hanks
48
Patrick McDevitt Frankie Johnson Melvin McBride Dominic Turner Lavar Rainey Dante Harrow Jimmy McCullough Larry Long Patrick Bolen Charlie Edwards
49
Roger McFarlin Zach Wood Darren Alford Randell Boone Ronald Johnson Artie Ulmer Derrick Clay Brad Johnson Derek Adams Mike Alves Jarrell Crawford Brandon Lane
50
Tommy Raye Beau Brown Larry Boone Sammy Twiggs Rusty Parrish Larry Rogers Jarrod Bray Tyrie Williams Parker Webb Hunter James Justin Callaway Garrett Brewer Walter Jackson
51
Scott LaSalle Sean Gainey Scott Chafin Ced Thornton Robert LeBlanc Ryan Hall Kevin Heard James Burchett Shun Williams Fred Bussey William Maxwell
52
Ricky Hargrove Brad Bernard Bill Breda Joey Cushing Cortez Robinson Brad Bird Jason Earwood Dakota Walker Javon Mention
53
Robert Thornton Jim Dye Jay Marshall Bill Breda Donald Wheeler Monty Strickland Michael LeBlanc Brain Sellers Brain Lovett Jake Lord Sid Wildes Whit Clifford Josh Schuyler David Lewis Marcus Duvall Jeff Ward
54
Jeff Smith Brad Morris Buddy Beauchamp Gene Porter Rod Eichler David Pack Kevin Morse Wayne Shivers Matt Thornton Robert Wilson Winston Hardison Dusty Reddick Cory Clemons Dion DuBose Chris Rogers Korentheus Bailey
Michael Tate Charles Carper Darrell Hendrix Billy Thatcher Shane Brinson Paul Carroll Basail Mack Derrick Butler Ri’Chard Davis Christian Jordan Michael Shealy Eric Worthen Ryan Nowicki
56
Randy Benson Stan Stipe Bart Hughes Michael Berry Franklin Stephens Jr. Kinte Morgan Maurice Hicks Joe Scott Lance Watkins Evan Mattingly Matt Rucker Brent Thomas Willie Burden Luke Cherry A.J. Wright
57
Ronald Warnock Darrell Hendrix Rusty Parrish Tom Gramiak Matt Thornton Charlie Burt Jonathan Franklin Derrick Nobles Mike Clarke Reginald Thomas Carter Jones Brett Moore Trevor Shaw
58
Tim Sazama Randal Coleman Robert Lee Flint Matthews Shawn Haralson David Rocco Chad Nighbert Corey Middlebrooks Lucas Smith DeMarcus Rogers Victor Sandi David Morris Justin Krueger Garrett Frye
59
Jay Cravey Shane Parson Mike Wagner Rex Nottage Dale Teasley Travis Barber Matt Winslette Justin Godsey James Bouie Michael Spaulding Zach York
44
Ben Holt Kevin Hutchinson Darryl Riggins Chip Harper Shane Maxwell David Council Lee Brooks Benjy Harris Freddy Pesqueira T.J. Watkins Tavaris Williams Tobi Akinniranye Quaun Daniels
60
Marcelo estrada [OFFENSIVE LINE 2005-2007]
178
55
Jimmy Kerfoot Brad Morris Trey Smith Dave Geros Scotty Davis Anthony Williams Brennan Hay Darryl Roundtree J.C. Randall Andrew Huffingham Larry Beard Austin Hagan
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Larry West Jeff Evans Brain Broughton Curtis Gordon Robert Hadley Dietrich Everette Tim Vicchrilli Casey Wingard Brad Chahoy Chris Gray
Frankie Johnson
[WITH “THE CATCH” 1985]
61
Donnie Allen Chris Meyer Paul Carroll Charlie Burt Brant Hayes Sean Norris Robert Wilson Lee Corbin James McCoy Jeff Wilson Tyler Kucera Jonathan Loving Ryan Byrne
62
Vance Pike Webb Smith Rodd Watters Danny Kirkland Jarrod Satterfield Jeff McPahil Paul Battista Rich McGrath Nick Heuman Russell Orr Zach Lonas
63
Patrick Ward Theoriea Ward James Tyler John Wilson Justin Phillips Robert Moore Shane Scott Josh Baggs Chad McDonald Brandon Boate Dallas Horne Kevin Thomas Travlis Sims Brandavious Mann Darien Foreman
64
Buddy Beauchamp Tom Ciarletta Alex Armstrong Jeff Douthit John Lovett James Baker Jermaine Howard Grant Chesnut Brain Young Charlie Hopkins Drew Glenn Adrian Mora Luke Cherry Hunter Lamar
65
Elijah Bowles Cliff Van Dorn Edward Eaves Bubba Williams Russ Rourk Reggie Williams Stewart Dixon Tony Butler Taylor Wheelis Reggie Cordy Sean Gray Dio Herrera Jared Flowers Kyle Stroud
66
Jeff Lee George Jones Frank Stephens Naymon Culbreth Marvin James Travis Hames Marcelo Estrada Brent Russell
ALL-TIME ROSTER NUMBERS 67
68
69
70
71
72
76
Doug Diebolt Dennis Franklin Chris Arnault Raul Dam Ty Babcock Clint Barbour Jason McLeod Josh Barker Trevor McBurnett
77
John Richardson Lonnie Bradley Shannon Maxwell Michael Morris Stacey Moses Al Watts Stephan Stanley Paul Collins Pierce Giboney Blake DeBartola
78
Daryl Fineran Henry Haynes Tony Smith Mike McClure Blake Swicord Travis Burkett Craig Gentry Matthew Burgess Jarmarcus Johnson Josh Petkovich
96
Eagle defensive line 2004
91
Steve Sanders Charlie Waller James Carter Steve Bussoletti Brian Pressnall Patrick Almond Devin Johnson Matt Rio Casey Wingard James Arowoselu Blake Riley
92
Todd Barry Barry Jones Bart Hughes Nick Dereszynski Virgil Herrington Edward Thomas Jamar Jones Thevenn Harris Matt Wise Neil Harrell George Osunde Jake Banta
[DeSHAWN JUDE, MATT RIO, ERIC HADLEY, VICTOR CABRAL & ERIC McINTIRE]
79
Eddie Jones Scott McCarl Patrick Parr Troy Donahue Tony Byers Chris Miller Ezekiel Roberts Tyrie Williams Leonard Daggett Matt McCown Adam Scott
80
Delano Little Deryl Belser Steve Jaramillo Will Roberts Josh Weekly Kevin Patterson Carl Kearney Tripp Russell Ryan Kelly Irving Campbell Darrian Felton Jonathan Bryant Kentrellis Showers
81
Truman Anderson Steve Caldwell Julian Johnson Shawn Campbell Jeff Jardine Cliff Willis Jermaine Jackson Alfonza Harris Earthwind Moreland Ashley Morgan Anthony Williams Johnny Los Hal Scarborough Chase DeCarlo Marcus Russ Mitch Williford
82
Monte Sharpe Greg Bowen Ross Surrency Tony Vaccaro Alex Brown Vince Hayes Anthony Hayes Tristram Belser Demond Brown Carl Rogers Sean Holland Osmond Brinson Joe Haynie Nick Kyles Miguel Gilmore Wilson Hudgins
83
Mike Vakoc Kent Klaudt Danta Wright Chance Ward Tony Rucker Kregg Richardson Josh Toddings Dedric Parham Taqua Thrasher David Stewart Richard Murphey Garryon Taylor Martin Weatherby
84
Fred Stokes Ross Worsham Terrance Findley Bill Thatcher Gregg Thomas Maurice Bing Josh Weekly Eric Irby Patrick Bolen Chris Ashkouti Demarcus Watts Patrick Barker
85
Kevin Spurgeon David Hodge D.F. Allen George Malvestuto Dexter Dawson Titus Johnson A.J. Bryant Teddy Craft Nico Hickey Brian Wilcher Allen Lee
86
John Sharpe Rob Whitton Bob Chandler Jason Whitehead Doug Morgan Kris Joyner Anthony Austin Chevelle Simmons Jarrod Bray Kevin Anderson Reggie McCutchen Steve Cundari Markus Farmer
87
Henry Foots Bart Schuchts Rusty Shelton Tyrone Hull John Stynchula Davy Reynolds Dan Jenkins Shannon Shook Rob Bironas Andrew Dornhecker Jonathan Dudley Charlie Giacomarro Andrew Power Willie Burden
88
Scott Conner Mike Mears Lonnie Bradley Rusty Shelton Terrance Sorrell Reggie Garland Robert LeBlanc Shaheen Solomon Brandon Lee Williams Tyler Sumner
89
Jim Dye Darren Chandler Chuck McClurg Casey Johnson Derrick Reeves Colby Brown Nathan Corbitt Jeff Coefield Dan Jordan Michael Veal Carter Jones
90
Bob Black Allen Greer Freddy Summers Jeff Banks Patrick Parr Vincent Norris Derrick Johnson Ronald Sloan Matt Williams Gino Tutera Victor Cabral Jerry Barker Markeith Wylie Josh Gebhardt
Terrence Woodard Mark Defoor Craig Walker Miguel Ayoub Pat Hayes Michael Morris Eugene Phillips Carlton Oglesby Charrod Taylor Kerry Bonds Justice Ejike
Jerry Cain Terry Woodard Jay Wright Jack Harris Jay Murchison Raphael Irving Jeff McPhail Robert Wilson Adrian Cunningham Dallas Horne Charrod Taylor Brian Kranz Austin Watts John Douglas Jonathan Battle
93
Greg Williams Tony Vaccarro Matt Spalding Corey Clark Randy Pitts Kofi Broadnax James Gjone Brian Wilson Elliott Rogers DeMarcus Rogers Seth Brownlee Dane Jensen Charwel Brown Rashad Williams
97
98
Gerald Evans Tim Brown Darren Alford Shawn Haralson Roderick Christopher Ron Logan Gary Stanley Eric Hadley Branden Daniel Brandon Lee Williams Brandon Lampkin Zach York Jacob Bagley Forrest Kelleher Carlos Powell
99
RECORDS
Ronnie Carter James Carter Danny Smith Dan Jenkins Chris Culton Bob Bellingrath Hardy Gray Will Lord Matt Wade Lewis Brooks Zach Reckers
75
Ronnie Jackson George Mackey Charles Cochran Curtis Kimbrell Anthony Williams Jason Mitchell Anthony Scott Josh Jones Eric Selbach Brad Williams Garrett Smith Manrey Saint-Amour
2012 REVIEW
Jeff Gorsuch Cy Johnson Joe Crenshaw Drew Lovell Randy Braddy Kendrick Maxwell Grant Chesnut Brian Scott Josh Jones Chad Motte Dorian Byrd
74
Mike Olden Charles Cochran Brent Bass Mark Margiotta Chris Liesendahl Steve Dill Charles Clarke Pierce Gibony Damon Suggs Logan Daves
MEET THE EAGLES
Mark Wesley Joel Jackson Brooks Dalrymple Hal Radford Isaac Ferrell Tom Jiles Eric McIntire Cole Fountain Raymond Klugey
95
Jeff Evans Roger Morgan Kelley Dawson Giff Smith Terrance Odoms Walter Flowers Tavaris Waller Ted Goloboski Robert Locke Joey Tuttle Willie Burden Edwin Jackson
COACHING STAFF
Fred Stokes Wilborn Ethridge Miguel Ayoub Roy Clayton Hunter Chadwick Chad McDonald Mike Alves Nate Rossi Dane Jensen Trey Dunmon Cole Peeples
94
Maurice Barron Sammy Twiggs Darren Alford Tim Brown Jerry Hill Roy Clayton Eric Davis Eric Lynn Jack Sherman Jerome Pelham Roderick Tinsley
2013 SEASON
John Lamar Chris Chandler Paul Robert Tim Durden Tracy Sykes Todd Bates Greg Melville Mark Williams Justin Wright Jesse Suarez Paul Gourdeau Matt Gilbert
73
Gib Hastings Tim Adams Maurice Barron Brian Broughton Danny Simmons D.A. Pope Jason Powell Michael Anderson Clint Barbour Albert Turner Ricory Green Daniel Few Maurice Hunt
EAGLES GATA
Jessie Jenkins Charlie Waller Matt Beasley Jamie Glover Bubba Brantley Lance Wayne Antonio Solomon Joe Behrmann Bryant Meeks
Sammy Williams James Carter Troy Donahue Alex Mash Thomas Plant Voncellies Allen Shannon Williams Damon Suggs Terico Agnew
HISTORY Players are listed in chronological order and must have appeared in at least one game
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
179
EAGLES GATA
MODERN ERA LETTERMEN
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
Shawn Austin
Jeff Banks
A Abrams, Ronnie.......................... 2002 Adam, Tim................................... 1984 Adams, Derek.............................. 2001 Agnew, Terico................. 2010, 11, 12 Aiken, Chris.......................... 1985, 86 Akinniranye, Tobi.................. 2009, 10 Alford, Darren....................... 1987, 88 Allen, Donnie F.......... 1986, 87, 88, 89 Allen, Donnie L......... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Allen, Rob.................................... 1982 Allen, Voncellies....... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Almon, Brad.................... 1989, 90, 91 Almond, Patrick.......................... 1995 Alves, Mike................................. 2001 Anderson, Kevin......................... 2003 Anderson, Michael... 1997, 98, 99, 00 Anderson, Steve.......................... 1984 Anderson, T.J............ 2001, 02, 03, 04 Anderson, Truman..................... 1982 Andrews, Brandon.... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Andrews, Raja........... 2005, 06, 07, 08 Anthony, Warnell...... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Arnold, David............................... 2008 Arnoult, Chris....................... 1991, 92 Arowoselu, James....................... 2009 Ashkouti, Chris..................... 2006, 07 Austin, Anthony......................... 1997 Austin, Derick........... 1993, 94, 95, 96 Austin, Jermaine...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Austin, Shawn........... 1990, 91, 92, 93 Avret, Clint...................... 1989, 90, 91 Ayoub, Miguel........... 1990, 91, 92, 93
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
B Bagley, Jacob............................... 2012 Bailey, Korentheus....................... 2011 Baker, Robert................... 1982, 83, 84 Baker, James......................... 1991, 92 Banks, James.............................. 1997 Banks, Jeff....................... 1983, 86, 87 Banks, Lee........................ 2008, 09, 10 Banks, William............................ 2012 Banta, Jake.................................. 2012 Barbour, Clint.................. 2002, 03, 04 Barker, Brit............................ 1982, 83 Barker, Jerry.................... 2005, 06, 07 Barker, Josh............................ 2008, 09 Barker, Patrick............ 2009, 10, 11, 12 Barney, Leander........................... 2008 Barr, Lewis................ 2002, 03, 04, 05 Barras, David............................... 1982 Barron, Herman........ 1984, 85, 86, 87 Barron, Maurice.............. 1984, 85, 86 Battle, Anthony..................... 1993, 94 Battle, Jonathan.......................... 2012 Beard, Larry.............. 2005, 06, 07, 08 Beauchamp, Buddy......... 1982, 83, 84 Bell, Melvin..................... 1982, 83, 84 Bellingrath, Bob.................... 1998, 99 Belser, Deryl.............. 1988, 89, 90, 91 Belser, Tristram............... 1994, 95, 96 Belser, Tony............... 1985, 86, 87, 88 Benefield, Terrione... 2006, 07, 08, 09 Benson, Randy............................ 1982 Benton, Cordell..................... 1996, 97 Behrman, Joe............................... 2008
180
Herman Barron
Bennie Cunningham
Berry, Michael........... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Bernard, Brad............ 1986, 87, 88, 89 Bignon, Jadwin............................ 2007 Bing, Maurice........................ 1995, 96 Bird, Brad.............................. 2000, 01 Bironas, Rob................................ 2000 Black, Bob.................................... 1982 Blaine, Anthony.......................... 2005 Blaxton, Garrett........................... 2011 Blount, Chris............. 1998, 99, 00, 01 Bolen, Patrick.................. 2006, 07, 08 Bonds, Kerry..................... 2007, 08, 09 Boone, Larry.......................... 1985, 86 Boone, Randell................ 1987, 88, 89 Bortles, Robby............................. 1982 Bostick, Charles........ 1991, 92, 93, 95 Bowen, Brad.............. 1983, 84, 85, 86 Bowen, Greg............................... 1984 Bower, Harland......... 2006, 07, 08, 09 Bradham, Marco........ 1992, 93, 94, 95 Bradley, Lonnie..................... 1985, 86 Brantley, Bubba.............. 1999, 00, 01 Breda, Bill.................................... 1989 Bremer, Joe.................................. 1982 Britt, Danny............... 1991, 92, 93, 94 Brooks, Lee................ 1993, 94, 95, 96 Brooks, Lewis......................... 2005, 08 Brown, Beau.......................... 1983, 84 Brown, Charwel..................... 2007, 09 Brown, Chris............................... 2001 Brown, Demond.......................... 1998 Brown, Eddie.............................. 1999 Brown, Lamar............................... 2009 Brown, Robert................. 2010, 11, 12 Brown, Tim................ 1987, 88, 89, 90 Brownlee, Seth............................ 2005 Bryant, A.J................. 2002, 03, 04, 05 Bryant, Jonathan........... 2009, 11, 12 Bullock, Ken........................... 1986, 87 Burchett, James.............. 2000, 02, 03 Burgess, Matt.............................. 2004 Burkett, Travis............ 1998, 99, 2000 Burnette, Chris....................... 2008, 09 Burnette, Ken.................. 1986, 87, 88 Burt, Charlie.................... 1992, 93, 94 Bussey, Fred................................ 2006 Bussoletti, Steve....... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Burden, Willie............ 2009, 10, 11, 12 Butler, Derrick........... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Butler, Kenny......................... 1986, 87 Butler, Michael....................... 2010, 11 Butler, Tray............................ 2010, 12 Butler, Tony........................... 1997, 98 Byers, Tony................................. 1990 Bynam, Dedrick....................... 2005,06 Byrd, Dorian..................... 2010, 11, 12 Byrne, Ryan.................................. 2010
C Cabral, Victor............ 2001, 02, 03, 04 Cade, Marcus.............................. 2001 Cain, Jerry................................... 1982 Callaway, Justin..................... 2007, 08 Camp, Tim................. 2005, 06, 07, 08 Campbell, Irving.................... 2006, 07 Cantrell, P.J............... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Carper, Charles............... 1983, 84, 85 Carroll, Paul............... 1991, 92, 93, 94 Carter, Bryce............................... 2004 Carter, Hal................. 1994, 95, 96, 97
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Jason Earwood
Carter, James........................ 1986, 87 Carter, James R......... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Carter, Mike................................ 1982 Cave, Carlos..................... 2010, 11, 12 Chadwick, Hunter....................... 1997 Chafin, Scott.............. 1990, 91, 92, 93 Chambers, Chris....... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Chandler, Darren............ 1985, 86, 87 Chapple, Lee.......................... 2008, 09 Cherry, Luke................................ 2012 Chesnut, Grant......... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Christopher, Roderick................. 1993 Chubb, Henry............................... 2007 Ciarletta, Tommy.................. 1983, 84 Clark, Travis........................... 2006, 07 Clarke, Charles.......... 1999, 00, 01, 02 Clarke, Mike................................ 2001 Clayton, Roy.................... 1993, 95, 96 Clemons, Cory.............................. 2007 Cochran, Charles............ 1984, 86, 87 Coen, John................................... 1982 Coley, Edmund...................... 1999, 00 Collier, Chris................................. 2007 Collins, Kyle........................... 2008, 09 Collins, Paul.............. 2000, 02, 03, 04 Conners, Scott............................. 1982 Cool, David................ 1988, 89, 90, 91 Cooper, Dreck............ 1998, 99, 00, 01 Cooper, Valdon............................ 2012 Cordy, Reggie.................. 2001, 02, 03 Covington, Chris....... 2005, 06, 07, 08 Cox, Melvin..................... 2000, 01, 02 Craft, Teddy.................... 2003, 04, 05 Crane, Greg........................... 1995, 96 Cravey, Jay.................................. 1982 Crawford, Jarrell.......................... 2008 Crenshaw, Joe................. 1987, 88, 89 Cundari, Steve........................ 2007, 08 Cunningham, Bennie.1996, 97, 98, 99 Cushing, Joey........... 1991, 92, 93, 94
D Daggett, Leonard...... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Dam, Raul .............................. 1996, 97 Daniel, Branden..................... 2006, 07 Daniels, Quaun...................... 2011, 12 Danridge, Devin.......................... 2000 Daves, Logan......................... 2011, 12 Davis, Eric............................. 1997, 98 Davis, John.................................. 1998 Davis, Kevin.............. 2001, 02, 03, 04 Davis, Mark................................. 1982 Davis, Nick................ 1990, 91, 92, 93 Davis, Oliver................................ 1987 Davis, Ri’Chard...................... 2006, 07 Davis, Scott............................ 1992, 93 Dawson, Darius ......... 1990, 91, 92, 93 Dawson, Dexter........ 1992, 93, 94, 95 Dean, James................................ 2012 DeBartola, Blake........ 2009, 10, 11, 12 DeMasi, Russell........................... 2012 Dereszynski, Nick....................... 1990 Dickerson, Chris.......................... 2005 Dickerson, James.................. 1996, 97 Diebolt, Doug.............................. 1982 Dill, Steve................... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Dixon, Stewart................ 1993, 94, 95 Dixon, Taz.................. 1986, 87, 88, 89 Dobson, Matt............................... 2012
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Reggie Garland
Ryan Hadden
Douglas, John......................... 2010, 11 Douglas, Pat................................ 1982 Dowis, Mike.................... 1988, 89, 90 Draughorne, Cameron................ 2005 DuBose, Dion.............. 2008, 09, 10, 12 Dudley, Jonathan...... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Dunmon, Trey.............................. 2008 Dupree, Joe..................... 1992, 93, 94 Durden, Tim................................ 1987 Durham, Danny......... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Duvall, Marcus....................... 2010, 11 Dye, Jim................................. 1982, 83
E Earwood, Jason......... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Eaves, Edward...................... 1985, 86 Eberly, Eric.................................. 1989 Echols, Brandon..................... 2006, 08 Edwards, Charlie....... 2008, 09, 10, 11 Edwards, Phillip........................... 2007 Efford, Lester............ 1988, 89, 90, 91 Eichler, Rod........................... 1986, 87 Ejike, Justice......................... 2011, 12 Ellington, Willie.............. 1994, 95, 97 Estrada, Marcelo............. 2005, 06, 07 Eubanks, Darius......... 2009, 10, 11, 12 Evans, Jeff................. 1982, 83, 84, 85 Everett, Dietrich........ 1997, 98, 99, 00
F Farmer, Markus...................... 2011, 12 Felton, Darrian....................... 2007, 08 Ferrell, Isaac.............. 1991, 92, 93, 94 Few, Daniel.................................. 2009 Ficklin, Willando............. 1989, 91, 92 Findley, Terance......................... 1990 Fineran, Daryl............................. 1982 Flowe, Patrick............................. 2012 Flowers, Jared........................ 2009, 10 Flowers, Walter............................ 1993 Foley, Tim.................. 1984, 85, 86, 87 Foots, Henry................................ 1982 Ford, Hakim........................... 2001, 02 Foreman, Darien......................... 2012 Foster, Jayson........... 2004, 05, 06, 07 Fountain, Cole.................. 2007, 08, 09 Fraley, Shafton.......... 1991, 92, 93, 94 Franklin, Dennis........ 1985, 86, 87, 88 Franklin, Jonathan................ 1996, 98 Freeman, Cherard..... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Frye, Garrett.......................... 2011, 12
G Gainey, Sean.............. 1986, 87, 88, 89 Galvin, Bo............................... 2006, 07 Gallon, Deshawntee................... 2012 Garland, Reggie........ 1994, 95, 96, 97 Gates, Nate........................... 1999, 00 Gebhardt, Josh................ 2010, 11, 12 Gehrsitz, Tim........................ 2003, 04 Geter, Keith........................... 1986, 87 Giacomarro, Charlie............... 2006, 07 Giboney, Pierce..................... 2004, 07 Giddens, Kevin............................ 1984 Giles, Mark................ 1988, 89, 90, 91 Gilmore, Miguel..................... 2010, 11
MODERN ERA LETTERMEN
K Kearney, Carl................... 2001, 02, 03 Kearns, Nick.............. 1998, 99, 00, 01 Kelly, Ryan................................... 2005 Kerfoot, Jimmy...................... 1982, 83 Keyes, A.K............................. 2002, 03 Kimbrell, Curtis..................... 1989, 90 King, Jerome............................... 1987 King, Josh..................................... 2011 King, Roger.................................. 2004 Klugey, Raymond.................. 2011, 12 Kranz, Brian........................... 2004, 05 Krueger, Justin....................... 2008, 09
Lane, Brandon.............................. 2012 LaSalle, Scott................... 1982, 83, 84
Mack, Basail.............. 1996, 97, 99, 00 Malone, Chris........................ 1996, 97 Mann, Brandavious... 2008, 09, 10, 11 Marshall, Jay............. 1985, 86, 87, 88 Martin, Javonte..................... 2010, 12 Mash, Alex................ 1990, 91, 92, 93 Matthews, Flint.............. 1985, 86, 87 Mattingly, Evan.......... 2007, 08, 09, 10 Maxwell, Shane......... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Maxwell, William....... 2008, 09, 10, 11 Maynard, Marquice........ 2004, 05, 06 McBride, Mel............................... 1991 McBride, Terence...... 2002, 03, 04, 05 McBurnett, Trevor................ 2011, 12 McClurg, Chuck........ 1988, 89, 90, 91 McCoy, James........... 1999, 00, 01, 02 McCray, A.J................ 2008, 10, 11, 12 McCray, Steve............................. 1987 McCutchen, Reggie.. 2003, 04, 05, 06 McDevitt, Patrick.................. 1982, 83 McGhee, Alonzo.............. 1988, 89, 90 McGinley, Chip........................... 1989 McGrady, Derrick.................. 1990, 91 McGrath, Rich........... 1996, 97, 98, 99 McGriff, Lionel............................. 2007 McIntire, Eric............ 2001, 02, 03, 04 McIntosh, Michael........... 2006, 07, 08 McKinnon, Jerick............ 2010, 11, 12 McMillan, Jesse........ 2000, 01, 02, 03 Mears, Mike................................ 1983 Meng, Eric............................. 1995, 97 Mention, Javon............... 2010, 11, 12 Middlebrooks, Corey... 1998, 99, 00, 01 Middleton, Ken............................ 2005 Miller, Garry.......................... 1987, 88 Miller, Karl................. 1987, 88, 89, 90 Mohring, John........... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Montford, Renard............ 2004, 05, 06 Moore, Brett........................... 2010, 11 Moore, Robert................. 1993, 95, 96 Mora, Adrian.............. 2008, 09, 10, 11 Moreland, Earthwind... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Morgan, Ashley..................... 1997, 98 Morgan, Kinte............................. 1996 Morrell, Daryl........................ 1997, 98 Morris, Brad.............. 1984, 85, 86, 87
O Odoms, Terrence.................. 1991, 92 Oglesby, Carlton................... 2000, 01 Oglesby, Rodney....... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Oehlbeck, Kyle................ 2010, 11, 12 O’Neil, Chris.................... 1999, 00, 01 Orr, Russell................ 2004, 05, 06, 07 Owens, Derrick......... 1999, 00, 01, 02 Owens, Terry.............................. 1999
P Parham, Dedric......... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Parker, Pat................. 1984, 85, 86, 87 Parr, Patrick........................... 1989, 90 Parrish, Henry............................. 1992 Parrish, Rusty............ 1989, 90, 91, 92 Parsons, Shane............................ 1983 Pasco, Darrell......................... 2008, 09 Patterson, Kevin.................... 1998, 99 Payne, Steve.................... 1991, 92, 93 Peacock, John........................ 1996, 97 Peeples, Cole............................... 2012 Perkins, Dexter............................ 1992 Perry, Rick............................. 1982, 83 Pesqueira, Freddy..... 1999, 00, 01, 02 Peterson, Adrian....... 1998, 99, 00, 01 Petkovich, Josh................ 2008, 09, 11 Phillips, Eugene........ 1996, 97, 98, 99 Phillips, Fernando....................... 2004 Pike, Vance...................... 1983, 84, 85 Plant, Thomas............................. 1994 Porter, Thomas................ 1984, 86, 87 Presume, Hudson................... 2009, 11 Profit, J.T...................................... 1994
R Rainey, Lavar............. 1996, 97, 99, 00 Randall, J.C................................. 2002 Raye, Tommy.............................. 1982 Reckers, Zach................... 2010, 11, 12 Reddick, Dusty.......... 2004, 05, 06, 07 Reddick, Connell ......................... 2012 Rediger, Cody.............................. 2012
RECORDS
L
M
Natson, Tony............................... 1982 Nash, J.T................................ 2005, 07 Neese, Jason................... 1998, 99, 00 Nighbert, Chad............... 1994, 95, 97 Nobles, Derrick..................... 1999, 00 Nolley, Brandon............................ 2009 Norris, Vincent............................ 1992 Norton, Don........................... 1990, 91 Nottage, Rex............. 1989, 90, 91, 92
2012 REVIEW
Hadden, Ryan.................. 1997, 99, 00 Hadley, Eric............... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Hadley, Robert................ 1993, 94, 95 Hagan, Austin............................. 2012 Haley, Reed..................... 1992, 93, 94 Ham, Tracy................ 1983, 84, 85, 86 Hames, Travis........... 2000, 01, 02, 03 Hamilton, Mike............................ 2007 Hammock, Bryan........................ 1984 Hanks, Alex................................. 2012 Haralson, Shawn....... 1989, 90, 91, 92 Hardison, Winston.... 1999, 00, 01, 02 Harper, Clint................................ 1984 Harrell, Neil.................................. 2009 Harris, Alfonza...................... 1993, 94 Harris, Benjy......................... 1997, 98 Harris, Gerald............ 1983, 84, 85, 86 Harris, Jack..................... 1988, 89, 90 Harris, Ricky.............. 1983, 84, 85, 86 Harris, Thevenn.................... 2003, 04 Harrow, Dante................. 1997, 98, 99 Hartley, Jesse......................... 2007, 08 Harvey, Cossie.......... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Harvin, Terry............. 1987, 88, 89, 90 Hastings, Gib.............................. 1982 Hawkins, Jason............................ 2007 Hay, Brennan............................... 1999 Hayes, Eugene................ 1989, 90, 91 Hayes, Nathaniel............ 1982, 83, 84 Haynie, Joe............................. 2007, 08 Heard, Kevin......................... 2000, 01 Hendrix, Darrell............... 1987, 88, 89 Henton, Antonio.......................... 2008 Herold, Trey.......................... 1984, 85 Herrera, Dio...................... 2006, 07, 08 Herrington, Virgil........................ 1992 Heyden, Derek........... 2008, 09, 10, 11 Hickey, Nico............... 2008, 09, 10, 11 Hicklin, Tay................................. 2012 Hicks, Ken................................... 1984 Higdon, Shannon.................. 2003, 04 Hill, Carson................. 2006, 07, 08, 10 Hill, Greg................... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Hitson, Alton......................... 1992, 93 Hodge, David............ 1984, 85, 86, 87 Holbrook, Bruce........ 1984, 85, 86, 87 Holland, Sean.............................. 2003 Holmes, Chad............ 1992, 93, 94, 95
J
N
MEET THE EAGLES
Jackson, Edwin..................... 2011, 12 Jackson, Brandon................... 2006, 07 Jackson, Jermaine................ 1992, 93 James, Marvin................. 1996, 97, 98 Jefferson, Devron.................. 2003, 04 Jefferson, Lynon.............. 2004, 05, 07 Jenkins, Jessie.......... 1982, 83, 84, 85 Jensen, Dane............. 2004, 05, 06, 07 Jiles, Tom................... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Johns, Eddie.............. 1982, 83, 84, 85 Johnson, Brad................. 1997, 98, 99 Johnson, Chris.......... 1997, 98, 99, 00 Johnson, Cy................................. 1983 Johnson, Frank.......... 1985, 86, 87, 88 Johnson, Jarmarcus............... 2006, 07 Johnson, Ronald.............. 1990, 91, 92 Johnson, Titus........... 1997, 98, 99, 00 Johnson, Willie............................ 2000 Johnston, Gip.............................. 1982 Jones, Anthony............................ 2008 Jones, Carter.............. 2008, 09, 10, 11 Jones, George....................... 1988, 89 Jones, Jamar............. 1998, 99, 00, 01 Jones, Josh............................ 2000, 01 Jones, Riyahd............................... 2011 Jordan, Daniel........... 2004, 05, 06, 07 Joyner, Corey.................. 1996, 97, 98 Joyner, Kris............................ 1992, 93 Jude, DeShawn............... 2002, 03, 04
Irby, Eric.................... 2000, 01, 02, 03
Morris, David................................ 2007 Morris, Michael......... 1991, 92, 93, 94 Morse, Kevin......................... 1990, 91 Moses, Stacy............. 1992, 93, 94, 95 Motte, Chad.............. 2002, 03, 04, 05 Mouzon, Phillip........................... 2000 Muhammad, Tariq.... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Murphy, Jermaine........................ 2007 Murphey, Richard....................... 2005 Mutimer, Jim............. 1988, 89, 90, 91 Myers, Mark.............. 1999, 00, 01, 02
COACHING STAFF
H
I
LaRocco, Tom.................. 1998, 99, 00 Layson, Brett.................... 2008, 09, 10 LeBlanc, Michael........................ 1993 LeBlanc, Robert......... 1998, 99, 00, 01 Lester, Terry................................ 1993 Little, Delano............. 1983, 84, 85, 86 Lee, Jeff................................. 1982, 83 Lee, Wesley........................... 1985, 86 Lewis, David.............. 2006, 07, 08, 09 Lewis, Lamar......................... 2006, 07 Locke, Robert............ 2000, 01, 02, 03 Lokey, Scott................................. 1982 Logan, Ron................................... 1995 Lomastro, Steve.................... 1982, 83 Lonas, Zach...................... 2010, 11, 12 Long, Larry.................................. 2005 Lord, Will..................................... 2002 Los, Johnny................................. 2004 Lovett, Brian.......................... 1996, 97 Loving, Jonathan............. 2007, 08, 09 Lowe, Billy.................................... 2007 Luckey, Jawaun........................... 2010
2013 SEASON
Holt, Ben.......................... 1982, 83, 84 Hopkins, Charlie....... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Hopkins, Darryl......... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Horne, Dallas......................... 1999, 00 Hudson, Don.................... 1990, 91, 92 Hughes, Bart................... 1987, 88, 89 Hull, Tyrone............... 1984, 85, 86, 87 Hunt, Hughie................... 1992, 93, 95 Hunt, Jr., Maurice....................... 2012 Hunter, Donte.............................. 2000 Hunter, Trey.............. 2001, 02, 03, 04 Huntley, Albert............... 1988, 89, 90 Hutchinson, Kevin...................... 1983
EAGLES GATA
Gilstrap, Thomas........................ 1982 Gjone, James......................... 1995, 96 Glover, Jamie............ 1993, 94, 95, 96 Godsey, Justin....................... 2000, 01 Gordon, Brent............................... 2009 Gordon, Curtis.......... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Gore, Milton.......................... 1985, 86 Gorsuch, Jeff............................... 1982 Gourdeau, Paul............................ 2010 Grace, Audrell............................. 1998 Grace, Dawayne........................... 2006 Gray, Chris.............................. 2010, 12 Gray, Herman.............................. 1990 Gray, Sean.............................. 2006, 07 Green, Ricory............................... 2006 Greer, Billy.............................. 2010, 11 Greer, Melvin.............................. 2005 Gregory, Clinton.................... 1992, 93 Griffin, Randy.............................. 1982 Gross, Raymond........ 1987, 88, 89, 90
HISTORY
Gerald Harris
Marvin James
Carter Jones
Robert LeBlanc
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Alonzo McGhee
Derrick Owens
Dusty Reddick
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
181
EAGLES GATA
MODERN ERA LETTERMEN
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
J.R. Revere
Hugo Rossignol
Reeves, Derrick......... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Reid, Maurice.................. 1991, 92, 93 Renfroe, Rodney.................... 1983, 84 Revere, J.R................. 1998, 99, 00, 01 Rice, Brannon.................. 1989, 90, 91 Richardson, Jeff.......................... 1985 Richardson, John............ 1982, 83, 84 Richardson, Jonathan.. 1992, 93, 94, 95 Richardson, Kregg...................... 1992 Richardson, Lennie..................... 2008 Riley, Blake...................... 2010, 11, 12 Rio, Matt.................... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Roberts, Ezekiel.................... 1996, 97 Roberts, Will.......................... 1994, 95 Robinson, Aundra....................... 2001 Robinson, Calvin................... 1986, 87 Robinson, Cortez...... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Robinson, Darreion.... 2009, 10, 11, 12 Robinson, De............................... 2002 Robinson, Kenny....... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Robinson, Leonard...................... 1983 Rogers, Andrae......... 1994, 95, 97, 98 Rogers, Chris.......................... 2007, 08 Rogers, Christopher............... 2009, 10 Rogers, Elliott........................ 1999, 00 Rogers, Larry............. 1994, 95, 97, 98 Ross, Joe.................... 1987, 88, 89, 90 Rossignol, Hugo........ 1982, 83, 84, 85 Roulhac, Robert............................ 2007 Rountree, Darryl......................... 2000 Rowe, Josh....................... 2009, 10, 11 Rozelle, Brandon....... 1990, 91, 92, 93 Rozier, Zeke...................... 2008, 09, 11 Rucker, Matt................................. 2008 Russ, Marcus................................ 2008 Russell, Brent............. 2009, 10, 11, 12 Russell, Roderick...... 1994, 95, 96, 97 Rutledge, T.J................... 2002, 04, 05
S Saint-Amour, Manrey........... 2011, 12 Sanford, Dexter........................... 1984 Sasser, Boyd..................... 2010, 11, 12 Sazama, Tim................................ 1982 Scarborough, Hal......................... 2006 Schuchts, Bart............................. 1984 Schuyler, Josh....................... 2002, 03 Scott, Adam.................................. 2008 Scott, Anthony............ 1998, 99, 2000 Scott, Brian.................................. 1999 Scott, Devin........................... 2011, 12 Scott, Gene...................... 1989, 90, 91 Scott, JaBre................................. 2003 Scott, Joe................... 1999, 00, 01, 02 Scott, Laron...................... 2009, 10, 11 Seamans, Mike............................ 1982 Sease, Gene................................. 1982 Selbach, Eric.......................... 2004, 05 Sellers, Brian......................... 1993, 94 Sharpe, Everett......... 1986, 87, 88, 89 Sharpe, Monty........... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Shaw, Jaybo........................... 2010, 11 Shaw, Trevor................................ 2012 Shealy, Michael............................ 2011 Shelton, Scott............ 1999, 00, 01, 02 Sherman, Jack........... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Shields, David................. 1982, 83, 84 Shippy, J.B.............................. 2008, 09
182
Monty Sharpe
Shaheen Solomon
Shook, Shannon............... 1995, 96, 97 Showers, Kentrellis.............. 2011, 12 Sikkelee, Paul.................. 1989, 90, 91 Simmons, Chevelle............... 1997, 98 Simmons, David.............. 1982, 83, 84 Sims, Machon.............................. 1987 Sims, Travlis.......................... 2004, 05 Sloan, Ronald............................... 1995 Small, Carl....................... 1996, 97, 98 Smiley, Darius........... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Smith, Brandon............... 1995, 96, 97 Smith, Danny............................... 1989 Smith, Eric............................. 1993, 94 Smith, Giff ................. 1987, 88, 89, 90 Smith, Jeff.................................... 1982 Smith, Lucas................................ 2002 Smith, Tony..................... 1986, 87, 88 Smith, Trey.................................. 1988 Smithers, Josh........... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Snipes, K.R....................... 2008, 09, 11 Solomon, Antonio......................... 2007 Solomon, Shaheen..... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Sorrell, Terrence........ 1989, 90, 91, 92 Spalding, Matt............................. 1988 Spaulding, Michael...................... 2010 Spurgeon, Kevin.......................... 1982 Stalnaker, Ronnie........................ 1996 Stanley, Deion....................... 2011, 12 Stanley, Gary............................... 1999 Steele, Steve.......................... 2004, 05 Stephens, Franklin.... 1991, 92, 93, 94 Stephens, Tank........................... 1984 Stephens, Tyrone............ 1992, 93, 94 Stevenson, John......... 2009, 10, 11, 12 Steverson, Tobias................. 1995, 96 Stewart, Mike........................ 1999, 00 Stipe, Stan................. 1984, 85, 86, 87 Stockton, Rob............ 1992, 93, 94, 95 Stokes, Dion............... 2000, 01, 02, 03 Stokes, Fred............... 1983, 84, 85, 86 Stroud, Kyle.................................. 2011 Suaava, Marcus........................... 2005 Suarez, Jesse................... 2004, 05, 07 Suber, Donnie........................ 1989, 90 Suggs, Damon........... 2005, 06, 07, 08 Sullivan, Jevon.......... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Sullivan, Reggie.......................... 1991 Sumner, Tyler............. 2009, 10, 11, 12 Surrency, Ross............................. 1987 Swope, Dominique............... 2011, 12
T Tanner, D.T................ 1994, 95, 96, 97 Taylor, Charrod......... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Taylor, Garryon................ 2007, 08, 09 Taylor, Jimmy.............................. 1987 Taylor, Quentin...................... 2007, 08 Taylor, Travis............ 1992, 93, 95, 96 Teal, Chris.................................... 2007 Terrell, Robert ............................. 1988 Thatcher, Bill......................... 1992, 93 Thigpen, Eric............. 1993, 94, 95, 96 Thomas, Brent........................ 2009, 11 Thomas, Edward....... 1993, 94, 95, 96 Thomas, Kiwaukee... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Thomas, Marc.............................. 2008 Thomas, Reggie.......................... 2004 Thompson, Arkee................. 1998, 99
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Eric Thigpen
Thompson, Ernest.... 1985, 87, 88, 89 Thompson, Michael.................... 2004 Thornton, Ced............................. 1996 Thornton, Matt............................ 1995 Thrasher, Taqua.......................... 2000 Tinsley, Roderick....... 2008, 09, 10, 11 Townsend, Tim........................... 1990 Treadwell, Derrick...................... 1996 Turner, Albert.................. 2002, 03, 04 Turner, Dominic.................... 1992, 93 Turner, Joe.................................. 2005 Turner, Lance.................. 2004, 05, 06 Turner, Wes..................... 2003, 04, 06 Tutera, Gino.......................... 1999, 00 Tutt, Recio................................... 1996 Tuttle, Joey................ 2004, 05, 06, 07 Twiggs, Sammy.............. 1987, 88, 89
U Underwood, Robert.. 1984, 85, 86, 87 Urbano, Adam........................ 2008, 09
V Valentine, Jamere........................ 2009 Veal, Michael.......................... 2008, 10
W Wagner, Mike............ 1985, 86, 87, 88 Walden, Zzream.... 1999, 2000, 01, 02 Walker, Craig................... 1985, 86, 87 Walker, Dakota....................... 2007, 08 Walker, Zach.......................... 2011, 12 Waller, Charlie........... 1986, 87, 88, 89 Ward, Michael........... 1999, 00, 01, 02 Ward, Chance.................. 1989, 90, 91 Ward, Patrick............................... 1982 Ward, Theoriea............... 1982, 83, 84 Warnock, Ronald............. 1985, 86, 87 Warthen, Marlow...... 1992, 93, 94, 95 Washington, Ron........................ 1995 Watkins, Lance..................... 2004, 05 Watkins, Deonte..................... 2010, 11 Watkins, T.J............... 2004, 05, 06, 07 Watts, Austin............................... 2007 Wayne, Lance............ 2003, 04, 05, 06 Weatherby, Martin....................... 2011 Weathers, Andre....... 1998, 99, 00, 01 Webb, E.J................... 2007, 08, 09, 10 Wells, Jason................................ 2002 West, Brant.................................. 1984 West, Calvin........................... 2009, 10 West, Larry...................... 1982, 83, 84 West, Mike................ 1897, 88, 89, 90 Westbrooks, Lavelle....... 2010, 11, 12 Wheeler, Donald.......................... 1992 Whitaker, Aaron.................... 2001, 02 White, Eric....................... 2002, 03, 04 Whitehead, Jason................. 1989, 90 Whitley, Kevin........... 1988, 89, 90, 91 Whitton, Rob............. 1984, 85, 86, 87 Wickham, Damon........................ 1982 Wiggins, Ronnie......... 2006, 07, 08, 09 Wilcher, Brian................... 2010, 11, 12 Wilcher, Brandon......................... 2009 Wilcox, J.J................... 2009, 10, 11, 12
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Ronnie Wiggins
Matt Winslette
Wildes, Sid............................. 1999, 00 Wilkerson, Jonathan................... 2002 Wilkerson, Tim............................ 1988 Willis, Darren.................. 1991, 92, 93 Williams, Alex............................. 2005 Williams, Anthony D............ . 1995, 97 Williams, Anthony J.. 1999, 00, 01, 02 Williams, Antwione............. 2011, 12 Williams, Brad........................ 2006, 07 Williams, Brancis............. 1993, 94, 95 Williams, Brandon Lee................ 2008 Williams, Chaz.......... 2001, 02, 03, 04 Williams, Cloise........ 1995, 96, 97, 98 Williams, Derrick....... 1998, 99, 00, 01 Williams, James.............. 1991, 92, 93 Williams, Mark.......... 1996, 97, 98, 99 Williams, Matt....................... 1997, 98 Williams, Rashad.................. 2011, 12 Williams, Sammy................... 1982, 83 Williams, Shannon.... 2002, 03, 04, 05 Williams, Shun............................ 2005 Williams, Tavaris................... 2008, 09 Williams, Tyrie............................ 2000 Williford, Mitchell...... 2009, 10, 11, 12 Willingham, David.... 2003, 04, 05, 06 Wilson, Brian......................... 1997, 98 Wilson, Chris............. 1994, 95, 96, 97 Wilson, John.............. 1987, 88, 89, 90 Wilson, Robert............................. 1997 Wingard, Casey............... 2005, 07, 08 Winslette, Matt......... 1995, 96, 97, 98 Wise, Matt....................... 2005, 06, 07 Woodard, Terry........................... 1983 Woodham, Johnathan........... 2001, 02 Worob, Kenny............ 1995, 96, 97, 98 Worsham, Ross......... 1985, 86, 87, 88 Wright, A.J................................... 2012 Wright, Alvin............................... 1984 Wright, Chris................... 1991, 92, 93 Wright, Justin................. 2000, 01, 02 Wright, Nick.......................... 2011, 12 Wylie, Markeith...................... 2008, 09
Y York, Zach............................... 2011, 12 Young, Brian................................ 2000 Young, David............. 1999, 00, 01, 02 Young, James............ 2001, 02, 03, 04 Young, Nay................ 1984, 85, 86, 87 Young, Terry.............. 1985, 86, 87, 88 Youngblood, Michael...... 1999, 00, 01 Youyoute, Ezayi.................... 2011, 12
Z Zackery, Rico............. 2003, 04, 05, 06
EAGLES IN THE PROS VONCELLIES ALLEN Carolina Cobras
Carolina Cobras Charleston Swamp Foxes New York Dragons Tennessee Titans
VICTOR CABRAL Montreal Alouettes
IRV CAMPBELL
JAMES CARTER Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
LEE CHAPPLE
Jacksonville Sharks
2013 J.J. WILCOX, S
DEXTER DAWSON
3rd round, 80th overall pick
Los Angeles Avengers
Dallas Cowboys
Carolina Cobras
2003 DAVID YOUNG, SS
DARIUS EUBANKS Minnesota Vikings
Jacksonville Jaguars
TIM FOLEY
6th round, 179th overall pick
Atlanta Falcons
2002 ADRIAN PETERSON, RB
JAYSON FOSTER
Pittsburgh Steelers Florida Tuskers Sacramento Mountain Lions
Chicago Bears
6th round, 199th overall pick
TRACY HAM
Baltimore Stallions Edmonton Eskimos Montreal Alouettes Toronto Argonauts
GERALD HARRIS
ADRIAN PETERSON Chicago Bears 2002-09
Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins
Alabama Steeldogs Montreal Alouettes
1989 TERRY YOUNG, DB
Cleveland Browns Georgia Force Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots New York Jets
ADRIAN PETERSON Chicago Bears Virginia Destroyers
12th round, 329th overall pick
FRED STOKES
Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints St. Louis Rams Washington Redskins
CHARROD TAYLOR Colorado Crush Iowa Barnstormers
KIWAUKEE THOMAS Buffalo Bills Jacksonville Jaguars Miami Dolphins
ARKEE THOMPSON
Chicago Bears
LARON SCOTT New York Giants
MONTY SHARPE
Tennessee Titans
FRANKLIN STEPHENS Connecticut Coyotes New York CityHawks
1987 TRACY HAM, RB
Los Angeles Rams
9th round, 240th overall pick
1987 FRED STOKES, DE
Los Angeles Rams 12th round, 332nd overall pick
E.J. WEBB
Lehigh Valley SteelHawks
CHAZ WILLIAMS Green Bay Packers
DAVID YOUNG
Jacksonville Jaguars New York Jets HISTORY
ROB BIRONAS
New Orleans Saints Toronto Argonauts
San Francisco 49ers 10th round, 275th overall pick
Orlando Predators Philadelphia Soul
San Francisco 49ers
BRENT RUSSELL
1988 TIM FOLEY, PK
RECORDS
VANCE PIKE
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2012 REVIEW
EARTHWIND MORELAND
1990 ERNEST THOMPSON, RB
MEET THE EAGLES
JOHN MOHRING
5th round, 159th overall pick
Kansas City Chiefs
Augusta Stallions Carolina Cobras Dallas Desperados Georgia Force
Green Bay Blizzard
Jacksonville Jaguars
11th round, 291st overall pick
CHRIS JOHNSON
WILLIAM MAXWELL
2000 KIWAUKEE THOMAS, CB
COACHING STAFF
DARREN CHANDLER
ERIC DAVIS
2013 SEASON
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Jacksonville Sharks Pittsburgh Power
ALL-TIME NFL DRAFT PICKS
EAGLES GATA
ROB BIRONAS
DAVID COOL
Orlando Predators Chicago Rush Tampa Bay Storm
JAMES YOUNG
Cincinnati Bengals
NAY YOUNG
New Orleans Saints
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
183
National Champions
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
1985
1985 - 13-2
“JUST ... ONE MORE TIME for the greatest team in AMERICA!”
Sept. 7 #Florida A&M
- Eagle Coach Erk Russell -
L 10-35
Sept. 21 at Troy State
W 17-10
Sept. 28 at Chattanooga
W 19-14
RECORDS
Oct. 5
Tennessee Tech
W 34-0
Oct. 12 Bethune-Cookman
W 46-24
Oct. 26 Newberry
W 38-17
Nov. 2
at James Madison
Nov. 9
Central Florida
L 6-21 W 35-18
Nov. 16 East Tennessee State
W 46-7
Nov. 23 at South Carolina State
W 43-30
Nov. 30 ^Jackson State Dec. 7
W 27-0
^at Middle Tennessee State W 28-21
Dec. 14 ^at Northern Iowa
HISTORY
W 27-21
Sept. 14 Middle Tennessee State
W 40-33
Dec. 21 ^^Furman W 44-42 #at Jacksonville, ^NCAA I-AA Playoff Game, ^^I-AA National Championship (Tacoma, WA)
184
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1985 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Georgia Southern 27, Jackson State 0 Erk’s Eagles have landed! — First Round — Nov. 30 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Georgia Southern 40, Northern Iowa 33
— Semifinals — Dec. 14 — UNI Dome, Cedar Falls, Iowa
GEORGIA SOUTHERN FURMAN
0 6 22 16 -- 44 7 14 7 14 -- 42
SCORING SUMMARY FU GSC FU GSC FU FU GSC GSC GSC GSC FU GSC FU GSC
1 2:50 John Bagwell 1-yd run (Kevin Esval kick) 2 13:33 Tim Foley 44-yd field goal 2 8:22 Bagwell 9-yd run (Esval kick) 2 3:08 Foley 33-yd field goal 2 0:56 Bobby Lamb 10-yd run (Esval kick) 3 10:57 Larry Grady 33-yd pass from Lamb (Esval kick) 3 6:51 Monty Sharpe 24-yd pass from Tracy Ham (Ham run) 3 4:35 Frank Johnson 40-yd pass from Ham (Foley kick) 3 2:28 Gerald Harris 52-yd run (Foley kick) 4 12:51 Herman Barron 12-yd pass from Ham (Foley kick) 4 7:51 Bagwell 7-yd run (Esval kick) 4 3:37 Foley 39-yd field goal 4 1:32 Bagwell 4-yd run (Esval kick) 4 0:10 Johnson 13-yd pass from Ham (kick failed)
GSC TEAM STATS
FU
MEET THE EAGLES
Gerald Harris rushed for 178 yards and Tracy Ham added 157 to pace the Eagles. The game had eight touchdowns and five field goals. Over 1,000 yards were amassed by the two teams and 52 first downs were recorded. There were eight lead changes in the game and only four punts in one of Georgia Southern’s wildest games ever. The Eagles rolled up 436 yards on the ground, averaging nearly nine yards per carry. Junior safety Brad Bowen picked off two Panther passes and broke up another, while recording nine tackles. Senior linebacker Charles Carper added 12 tackles.
TACOMA, Wash. - In the greatest comeback in Football Championship Subdivision title game history, Georgia Southern rallied from a 22-point third-quarter deficit to defeat Furman 44-42 and win its first I-AA national championship. Tracy Ham hit Frank Johnson on a 13-yard scoring strike with 10 seconds left in the game to give the Eagles the victory. Ham finished the game with 419 yards passing and another 90 yards rushing. Johnson caught seven passes for 148 yards, all in the second half. Georgia Southern scored 38 points in the final 21:51 of the game to overcome a 28-6 Furman lead.
COACHING STAFF
Georgia Southern scored 21 unanswered points and then held off a Middle Tennessee rally to upset the nation’s No. 1-ranked team. Gerald Harris rushed for 148 yards and Tracy Ham passed for 125 yards to lead the Eagles. Defensively, Nay Young had two key interceptions to stop the Blue Raiders. The win avenged a 35-10 loss to MTSU earlier in the season. Young’s second interception of the game and fourth of the playoffs stopped the Blue Raiders deep in Georgia Southern territory late in the contest. Earlier, Young stopped an MTSU drive at the Eagle 14-yard line with 10 seconds remaining in the first half to preserve a 21-0 GSU lead at intermission.
Dec. 21 — Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash.
2013 SEASON
Georgia Southern 28, Middle Tennessee State 21
— Quarterfinals — Dec. 7 — Johnny Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Georgia Southern defeats Furman 44-42 for national title
EAGLES GATA
Tracy Ham and Tony Belser connected on two long touchdown passes to lead Georgia Southern to a 27-0 win over Jackson State. Ham hit Belser on a 48-yard pass early in the first quarter and a 45-yarder early in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The defense recorded its second shutout of 1985. The Eagles held Jackson State to just 105 yards on the ground and forced five turnovers on the afternoon, including four interceptions of Tiger quarterback Shannon Boyd. Sophomore cornerback Nay Young recorded two of those pickoffs and three pass breakups. His 43-yard return to the JSU 26-yard line on the first theft set up fullback Gerald Harris’ one-yard plunge to make the score 17-0.
2012 REVIEW
28 First Downs 28 40 Rushing Attempts 45 Net Yards rushing 288 221 419 Passing yards 210 Plays-total yards 67-498 77-640 1-9 Sacks by (-yards) 1-5 37 Pass attempts 22 23 Completions 14 1 Had Intercepted 0 1-0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 12-98 Penalties-yds 3-40 1-34 Punts-Avg.yds 4-37.7 3rd down Conversions 6x11 9x16 31:33 Time of Possession 28:27
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing:
GSC- G.Harris: 10-92/1td; Ham: 19-90. FU- Bagwell: 15-73/4td; Jager: 8-64
Passing:
GSC- Ham: 37-23-1,419/4td. FU- Lamb: 22-14-0, 210/1td
Defensive: GSC- Rossignol: 3tt, 1tfl (-9),1 sck; Durham, Jenkins: 8tt. FU- Blankenship: 11tt, 1tfl,(-1); Squire: 10tt.
RECORDS
Receiving: GSC- Johnson: 7-148-2; Sharpe: 3-74-1. FU- Grady: 3-67-1; Speaks: 3-53.
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
185
National Champions
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
1986
1986 - 13-2
RECORDS
“I understand this is the first time anybody has won it back to back. When you consider our history, it shouldn’t have happened. It was hard to believe last year and it’s still hard to believe.” — Eagle Coach Erk Russell —
Aug. 30 at Florida
W 35-12
Sept. 20 at Middle Tennessee St.
W 34-31
Sept. 27 Chattanooga
W 34-14
Oct. 4
at Tennessee Tech
W 59-13
Oct. 11 Bethune-Cookman
W 52-31
Oct. 18 at East Carolina Nov. 1
at Western Kentucky
Nov. 8
at Central Florida
Nov. 15 James Madison
L 33-35 W 49-32 W 33-23 W 45-35
Nov. 22 South Carolina State
W 28-7
Nov. 29 ^North Carolina A&T
W 52-21
Dec. 6
HISTORY
L 14-38
Sept. 13 #Florida A&M
^Nicholls State
Dec. 13 ^at Nevada-Reno
W 55-31 W 48-38
Dec. 20 ^^Arkansas State W 48-21 #at Jacksonville, ^NCAA I-AA Playoff Game, ^^I-AA National Championship (Tacoma, WA)
186
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1986 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Georgia Southern 52, North Carolina A&T 21 EAGLES DO IT AGAIN! — First Round — Nov. 29 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Georgia Southern scored 28 unanswered points in the first 16 minutes of the game and then held off a furious Nicholls State rally to advance to the semifinals. Tracy Ham rushed for 191 yards on just 18 carries and scored two touchdowns while completing 11-of-19 passes for 167 yards and another score. Defensively, the Eagles picked off five Nicholls State passes and held the Colonels to just 109 yards rushing. Southern accumulated 484 total yards. Gerald Harris broke two I-AA playoff records during the contest - most touchdowns (eight) and most points (48). Ironically, he set both in 1985.
10 16 15 7 -- 48 7 0 8 6 -- 21
SCORING SUMMARY GSC GSC ASU GSC GSC GSC GSC GSC ASU GSC ASU GSC ASU
1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4
11:03 6:08 3:08 13:21 6:53 1:33 0:06 12:11 8:55 8:17 5:36 10:52 5:15
Tim Foley 20-yd field goal Gerald Harris 1-yd run (Foley kick) Boris Whiteside 15-yd run (Scott Roper kick) Foley 30-yd field goal Foley 25-yd field goal Tracy Ham 25-yd run (Foley kick) Foley 36-yd field goal Ham 31-yd run (Herman Barron pass from Ham) Safety (ball snapped out of endzone) Ham 11-yd run (Foley kick) Whiteside 15-yd run (pass failed) Ricky Harris 79-yd pass from Ham (Foley kick) Cazzy Francis 44-yd run (pass failed)
GSC TEAM STATS
ASU
MEET THE EAGLES
Behind the running of Tracy Ham, Gerald Harris and Ricky Harris, Georgia Southern amassed a school playoff record 613 yards in total offense in downing previously unbeaten Nevada Reno, 48-38. Ham rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns and completed eight-of-16 passes for 147 yards and two TDs. While the ‘Hambone’ offense rolled up 29 first downs and ate up 476 yards on the ground, it also converted nine-of-17 third down opportunities and totalled 36 minutes of possession time. Gerald Harris gained 162 yards and scored two touchdowns while Ricky Harris rushed for 106 yards on just seven carries.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN ARKANSAS STATE
COACHING STAFF
Georgia Southern 48, Nevada Reno 38
— Semifinals — Dec. 13 — Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nev.
TACOMA, Wash. - Tracy Ham rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns and completed 12-of-21 passes for 306 yards and another score to lead Georgia Southern to its second consecutive I-AA national championship. Against the nation’s top rated I-AA defense, Georgia Southern gained 603 yards in total offense, 297 rushing and 306 passing (7.5 yards per play). Tim Foley set a championship game record with four field goals, all in the first half. With the win, Georgia Southern became the first school to ever win back to back national championships in Division I-AA.
2013 SEASON
Georgia Southern 55, Nicholls State 31
— Quarterfinals — Dec. 6 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Ham’s 486 yards help Southern win title
— First Round — Dec. 19 — Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash.
2012 REVIEW
28 First Downs 21 58 Rushing Attempts 58 297 Net Yards Rushing 343 Passing Yards 81 306 80-603 Plays-Total yards 69-424 Sacks by (-yards) 3 5 22 Pass Attempts 18 12 Pass Completions 8 0 Had Intercepted 1 1-0 Fumbles-lost 4-2 11-65 Penalties-yards 5-35 4-29.5 Punts-Avg.yards 6-41.5 7x15 3rd Down Conv. 3x12 Time of Poss. 24:17 35:43
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS
GSC- Ham: 24-180/3td; G.Harris: 22-98. ASU- Kimble: 13-134; Whiteside: 9-88/2td
Passing:
GSC- Ham: 21-12-0, 306/1td. ASU- Brown: 18-8-1, 81
Receiving:
GSC- R.Harris: 3-143-1; Sharpe: 3-67. ASU- Tate: 2-29; Forrest: 2-18.
Defensive:
GSC- Bowen: 10tt,1pbu; Young: 8tt; Underwood: 6t, 1tfl (-1). ASU- Fredrick: 12tt, 1tfl (-1); Withers: 10tt; Miller: 10tt.
RECORDS
Rushing:
EAGLES GATA
Gerald Harris rushed for 181 yards and scored an NCAA I-AA playoff record five touchdowns as Georgia Southern whipped North Carolina A&T, 52-21. Harris scored on runs of 17, seven and nine yards in the first half. A 29-yard scamper and a one-yard plunge, both in the third quarter, capped the record setting afternoon. The Eagles built a 31-0 halftime lead and expanded that to 38-0 before the Aggies scored midway through the third quarter. The Eagle defense, led by Everette Sharpe’s 11 tackles, limited the Aggies to 297 yards in total offense. It also forced three turnovers, including a pair of first half fumbles that resulted in 14 Eagle points.
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
187
National Champions
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
1989
1989 - 15-0
“We have won 15 games, capping it off with a national championship right here in our house in front of 25,000 of our fans… I’m so glad our people could see it.” — Eagle Coach Erk Russell —
Sept. 2 Valdosta State
W 31-10
Sept. 9 West Georgia
W 48-7
Sept. 16 #Florida A&M
W 28-0
Sept. 21 Middle Tennessee State
W 26-0
Savannah State
W 35-14
Oct. 14 at Nicholls State
Oct. 7
W 21-13
Oct. 21 Central Florida
W 31-17
Oct. 28 at Samford Nov. 4
at James Madison
HISTORY
Nov. 11 Chattanooga
W 52-7 W 36-21 W 34-13
Nov. 18 Marshall
W 63-31
Nov. 25 ^Villanova
W 52-36
Dec. 2
^Middle Tennessee State
Dec. 9
^Montana
W 45-3 W 45-15
Dec. 16 ^^Stephen F. Austin W 37-34 #at Jacksonville, ^NCAA I-AA Playoff Game ^^NCAA I-AA National Championship (Statesboro, GA)
188
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1989 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Georgia Southern 52, Villanova 36 EAGLES PACK JACKS — First Round — Nov. 25 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Georgia Southern 45, Montana 15
— Semifinals — Dec. 9 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
7 14
10 6
10 0
7 17
-- --
34 37
SCORING SUMMARY GSC GSC SFA SFA GSC GSC SFA SFA SFA GSC SFA GSC GSC
1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4
10:41 7:58 0:19 8:50 4:27 0:21 0:00 11:19 5:27 14:57 12:32 5:58 1:41
Raymond Gross 34-yd run (Mike Dowis kick) Terrence Sorrell fumble recovery in endzone (Dowis kick) Todd Hammel 1-yd run (Chuck Rawlinson kick) Larry Centers 12-yd pass from Hammel (Rawlinson kick) Dowis 30-yd field goal Dowis 37-yd field goal Rawlinson 53-yd field goal Rawlinson 53-yd field goal Joe Bradford 7-yd pass from Hammel (Rawlinson kick) Joe Ross 2-yd run (Dowis kick) Centers 46-yd pass from Hammel (Rawlinson kick) Ernest Thompson 1-yd run (Dowis kick) Dowis 20-yd field goal
SFA TEAM STATS GSC
2012 REVIEW
18 First Downs 21 32 Rush Attempts 66 74 Net Yards Rushing 274 303 Passing Yards 113 73-422 Total Plays-yards 81-387 1-12 Sacks by (-yards) 2-25 41 Pass Attempts 15 15 Pass Completions 7 Had Intercepted 0 5 0-0 Fumbles-lost 4-1 6-56 Penalties-yards 2-20 4-26.0 Punts-Avg. Yards 6-39.2 6x15 3rd Down Conv. 9x20 Time of Poss. 33:10 26:50
MEET THE EAGLES
Junior quarterback Raymond Gross completed seven of 10 passes for a career high 180 yards and two touchdowns and slotbacks Ernest Thompson, Karl Miller and Darryl Hopkins rushed for one score each as Georgia Southern blitzed Montana 45-15 in I-AA semifinal action at Paulson Stadium. For the second straight week, Southern struck for a season-high 31 first-half points.
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN GEORGIA SOUTHERN
COACHING STAFF
Junior quarterback Raymond Gross passed for two touchdowns and ran for another and senior linebacker Bart Hughes scored on a 20-yard blocked punt return as Georgia Southern socked Middle Tennessee State 45-3 at Paulson Stadium. The victory was Southern’s 35th straight at home, a national I-AA record. Second team fullback Lester Efford gained a career best 123 yards on 21 carries. He replaced starter Joe Ross late in the first quarter. Ross picked up 34 yards on 10 attempts before a right knee injury forced him to the sidelines. Chuck McClurg’s block of a Chuck Daniel punt and Hughes’ subsequent ramble to the endzone put Southern ahead to stay with 7:56 left in the first quarter.
STATESBORO, Ga. - Junior Mike Dowis booted a 20-yard field goal with 1:41 remaining to cap Georgia Southern’s 15-0 season, the first by a college team in modern football history. The Eagles, before a record crowd of 25,725 at Paulson Stadium, rallied to capture their third Division I-AA championship in five years. Junior quarterback Raymond Gross brought Southern back from two seven point deficits in the final 15 minutes. Junior fullback Joe Ross of Augusta carried 31 times for 152 yards and scored once. Gross rushed for 103 yards and passed for 113. Lumberjack quarterback Todd Hammel threw five interceptions, the fourth to free safety Taz Dixon at the SFA 30. Nine plays later, Dowis provided the margin of victory. Sophomore Kevin Whitley made 10 tackles for the Eagles, while junior Giff Smith and senior Darrell Hendrix contributed eight each.
2013 SEASON
Georgia Southern 45, Middle Tennessee State 3
— Quarterfinals — Dec. 2 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Dowis’ 20 yard field goal nips Stephen F. Austin Dec. 16 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
EAGLES GATA
Junior fullback Joe Ross of Augusta rushed for 190 yards as the Eagles defeated Villanova 52-36 in first round action at Paulson Stadium. Ross scored on runs of 11 and 39 yards in the second half as Southern pulled away from the Yankee Conference co-champions - after typically trailing at intermission. Wildcat quarterback Kirk Schulz passed for 232 yards and two TDs the first 30 minutes as his team built a 21-13 lead. Then came quarter No. 3 and the Eagles ripped off 25 unanswered points. Georgia Southern scored on its first four possessions to grab a 38-21 advantage with 5:00 remaining. The barrage was capped by Raymond Gross’ nifty swing pass to Darryl Hopkins, who went 64 yards. Southern added 14 points in the fourth quarter. Its final score came on Rodney Oglesby’s 32-yard interception return, marking the third time in three weeks that an Eagle defensive back had returned a pass theft to paydirt.
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS
GSC- Ross: 31-152/1td; Gross: 26-103/1td. SFA- Centers: 22-63; Landry: 3-15.
Passing:
GSC- Gross: 15-7-0,113/0td. SFA- Hammel: 40-15-5,303/3td.
Receiving:
GSC- Miller: 2-53; Sorrell: 2-29. SFA- Bradford: 4-102-1; Centers: 2-58-2.
Defensive:
GSC- Whitley: 10tt, 1tfl (-7), 1int; Hendrix: 9tt, Dixon: 7tt, 1int. SFA- Temple: 14tt, 2tfl (-6),1sck; Owens: 11tt.
RECORDS
Rushing:
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
189
National Champions
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
1990
“They have a pretty good ball club, but we had a better defense and something else they didn’t have, the desire to win. You can measure people’s heights and weights and speeds, but you can’t measure wants and the size of someone’s heart. That’s what made the difference for us today.”
1990 - 12-3 Sept. 1 Valdosta State
W 17-10
Sept. 8 at Middle Tenn. State
L 13-16
Sept. 15 at Florida State
RECORDS
- Defensive End Steve Bussoletti -
L 34-42
Sept. 29 Northeast Louisiana
W 33-14
Oct. 6
at Marshall
Oct. 20 at Central Florida Oct. 27 Savannah State Nov. 3
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
W 54-7 W 31-13
Nov. 10 at Chattanooga
W 23-20
Nov. 17 Samford
W 31-24
Dec. 1
^Idaho
Dec. 8
^Central Florida
Dec. 15 ^^Nevada ^NCAA I-AA Playoff Game, ^^NCAA I-AA National Championship (Statesboro, GA)
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
W 17-14 W 38-17
James Madison
Nov. 24 ^The Citadel
190
L 6-48
Sept. 22 Eastern Kentucky
W 31-0 W 28-27 W 44-7 W 36-13
1990 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Georgia Southern 31, The Citadel 0 GSU: CHAMPIONS AGAIN — First Round — Nov. 24 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Georgia Southern 44, Central Florida 7
— Semifinals — Dec. 8 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
3 3 0 7 -- 13 7 7 6 16 -- 36
SCORING SUMMARY GSU UNR GSU UNR GSU GSU UNR GSU GSU
1 11:34 1 5:05 2 2:38 2 0:03 3 2:23 4 14:52 4 6:22 4 1:06 4 0:44
Joe Ross 14-yd run (Mike Dowis kick) Kevin McKelvie 37-yd field goal Raymond Gross 8-yd run (Dowis kick) McKelvie 44-yd field goal Darryl Hopkins 3-yd run (kick failed) Hopkins 18-yd run (Dowis kick) Ross Ortega 3-yd pass from Chris Vargas (McKelvie kick) Dowis 41-yd field goal Alex Mash 15-yd interception return (kick failed)
UNR TEAM STATS GSU
21 First Downs 20 33 Rush Attempts 58 56 Net yards Rushing 323 Passing yards 69 265 86-321 Total plays-yards 63-392 1-4 Sacks by (-yards) 4-34 Pass Attempts 5 53 27 Pass Completions 2 2 Had Intercepted 0 1-1 Fumbles-lost 5-4 10-77 Penalties-yards 8-66 6-38.8 Punts-Avg.yards 2-37 9x20 3rd Down Conv. 8x12 Time of Poss. 25:30 34:30
MEET THE EAGLES
A swarming defense slammed the door on Central Florida in the second half while the offense ripped off 35 unanswered points as GSU coasted in the semifinals. The Knights took an overdose of Southern’s defensive front, whose pressure forced 10 sacks. UCF also saw enough of quarterback Raymond Gross, who threw for two touchdowns in the decisive second half. Georgia Southern limited Central Florida to 81 yards total offense in the second half. The Knights generated just six rushing yards and 75 passing yards in the game’s final 30 minutes. Joe Ross led all rushers with 72 yards while Karl Miller covered a career high 111 yards on five catches.
NEVADA GEORGIA SOUTHERN
COACHING STAFF
Middle linebacker Eugene Hayes’ recovery of a fumble at the Eagle 23 yard line with 2:27 remaining halted a possible game winning Idaho drive and Georgia Southern escaped with a 28-27 quarterfinal win over the Vandals. After the Eagles took a seemingly commanding 21-7 lead with 53 seconds left in the first half on a 3-yard TD run by Raymond Gross, Idaho countered with 17 unanswered points for a 24-21 advantage. Gross connected with Karl Miller from nine yards out late in the third quarter for what proved to be the deciding points. GSU surrendered a season high 528 yards total offense. Vandal quarterback Steve Nolan riddled the Eagle defense with 372 yards on a then-stadium record 32 completions (43 attempts), while Roman Carter led all rushers with 124 yards on 23 carries. Idaho passed the Eagle 30-yard line on three of its first four possessions but came away empty.
STATESBORO, Ga. - Quarterback Raymond Gross rushed for a game-high 145 yards and the Georgia Southern defense rose to the occasion with a crucial goal line stand early in the third quarter as the Eagles captured their fourth national championship in six years. Trailing 14-6 to open the second half, Nevada drove 74 yards in 14 plays to the Eagle 1-yard line. The Wolfpack was stuffed on four consecutive plays before Kevin McKelvie missed a 24-yard field goal. GSU answered with a pair of Darryl Hopkins touchdown runs to take a comfortable 27-6 lead midway through the final period. After Hopkins’ contributions, the Eagles added a 41-yard Mike Dowis field goal and closed the contest when true freshman defensive end Alex Mash returned a Chris Vargas pass 15 yards for a touchdown.
2013 SEASON
Georgia Southern 28, Idaho 27
— Quarterfinals — Dec. 1 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Eagles Claim Fourth I-AA Title Dec. 15 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
EAGLES GATA
The Eagles limited The Citadel to eight second half yards in a 31-0 first round rout of the Bulldogs. As The Citadel’s potent wishbone attack came to a screeching halt, GSU broke open a 10-0 halftime advantage with a 35 yard scoring pass from Raymond Gross to Terence Sorrell and TD runs by Karl Miller and Lester Efford. Gross completed 10-of-13 passes for 173 yards. Joe Ross led all rushers with 84 yards on 23 carries and scored Southern’s first TD. After the Gross to Sorrel pass capped Southern’s initial series of the second half, Kevin Whitley intercepted a Jack Douglas pass at the GSU 48. Miller highlighted a 52-yard, 8-play drive with a 20-yard scoring run. Efford’s seven yard effort topped an eight play, 72-yard scoring drive.
2012 REVIEW
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS
GSU- Gross: 31-145/1td, Hopkins: 5-86/2td. UNR- Whalen: 24-71.
Passing:
GSU- Gross: 5-2-0,69/0td. UNR- Gatlin: 32-17-0, 156; Vargas: 21-10-2, 109/1td.
Receiving:
GSU- Sorrell: 1-49; Miller: 1-20. UNR- Ortega: 10-82-1, Taylor: 5-67.
Defensive:
GSU- Oglesby: 9tt; Whitley: 6tt; West: 6tt,1tfl (-2). UNR- Clafton: 18tt, 1sck; Buddy: 6tt, 1tfl (-1).
RECORDS
Rushing:
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
191
National Champions
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
1999
1999 - 13-2
“They run the option the way it’s supposed to be run.” - Dennis Erickson
Sept. 4 Fayetteville State Sept. 11 • at Wofford
RECORDS
Former Oregon State Coach
Sept. 18 at Oregon State
L 41-48
Sept. 25 • Chattanooga
W 49-10
Oct. 2
• at VMI
Oct. 9
• Western Carolina
Oct. 16 • at Appalachian State Oct. 23 • The Citadel Oct. 30 • at East Tennessee State Nov. 6
• Furman
W 62-0 W 70-7 L 16-17 W 34-17 W 55-6 W 41-38
Nov. 13 at Jacksonville State
W 51-14
Nov. 27 ^Northern Arizona
W 72-29
Dec. 4
W 38-21
^Massachusetts
Dec. 11 ^Illinois State
HISTORY
W 76-0 W 55-14
W 28-17
Dec. 20 ^^Youngstown State W 59-24 • Southern Conference game; ^NCAA I-AA Playoff Game; ^^NCAA I-AA National Championship (Chattanooga, TN)
192
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
1999 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Georgia Southern 72, Northern Arizona 29 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED — First Round — Nov. 27 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
SCORING SUMMARY GSU YSU GSU YSU GSU GSU GSU GSU YSU GSU GSU GSU YSU
1 10:20 Chris Chambers 25-yd field goal 1 4:51 Adrian Brown 2-yd run (Mark Griffith kick) 1 2:51 Greg Hill 42-yd run (Chambers kick) 2 14:34 Jeff Ryan 3-yd run (Griffith kick) 2 10:25 Adrian Peterson 3-yd run (Chambers kick) 2 9:05 Bennie Cunningham 57-yd run (Chambers kick) 2 5:27 Peterson 22-yd run (Chambers kick) 2 2:09 Anthony Williams 72-yd punt return (Chambers kick) 3 4:47 Griffith 30-yd field goal 3 3:05 Peterson 1-yd run (Chambers kick) 4 9:57 Mark Myers 5-yd run (Chambers kick) 4 7:13 J.R. Revere 66-yd run (Chambers kick) 4 3:48 Brown 1-yd run (Griffith kick)
GSU TEAM STATS
YSU
24 First Downs 17 59 Rush Attempts 44 638 Net yards Rushing 163 17 Passing yards 175 63-655 Total plays-yards 64-338 7-46 Sacks by (-yards) 0-0 4 Pass Attempts 20 Pass Completions 11 1 0 Had Intercepted 1 1-0 Fumbles-lost 1-0 9-82 Penalties-yards 3-11 1-25.0 Punts-Avg.yards 7-36.0 8x12 3rd Down Conv. 1x11 27:47 Time of Poss. 32:13
2012 REVIEW
Adrian Peterson rushed for 183 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead Georgia Southern to a 28-17 victory over Illinois State in the Division I-AA semifinals. The win enabled the Eagles to advance to the I-AA National Championship game for the seventh time in 15 years. Peterson scored on runs of one and two yards late in the second quarter to break a 7-7 tie and added a 10-yarder in the fourth to clinch the victory. The 1999 Walter Payton Award winner also surpassed the 100 yard rushing mark for the 29th consecutive time. Georgia Southern held the Redbirds to 69 yards rushing while rolling up 363. Eagle quarterback Greg Hill rushed for 80 yards and one touchdown. He also was 3-of-7 passing for 76 yards and one interception.
10 28 7 14 -- 59 7 7 3 7 -- 24
MEET THE EAGLES
Georgia Southern 28, Illinois State 17
— Semifinals — Dec. 11 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
GEORGIA SOUTHERN YOUNGSTOWN STATE
RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS
Rushing: GSU- Peterson: 25-247/3td, Cunningham: 4-129/1td, Hill: 14-111/1td. YSU- Brown: 22-160/2td. Passing:
GSU- Hill: 4-1-0, 17/ YSU- Ryan: 20-11-1, 175/
Receiving:
GSU- Parham: 1-17. YSU- Ray: 4-90, Giles: 2-46, Williams: 2-14.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
HISTORY
Defensive: GSU- Pesqueira: 11tt, 3 tfl (-22), 3 sck; Thompson: 11tt, 1int; Neese: 9tt,1tfl (-13), 1 sck. YSU- Johnson: 8tt; Vecchione: 6tt, 1tfl (-3); Swan: 6tt, 1tfl (-3).
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
COACHING STAFF
Adrian Peterson rushed for 333 yards on 32 carries and scored five touchdowns as second seeded Georgia Southern downed Massachusetts 38-21 in the NCAA Division I-AA quarterfinals. The sophomore fullback’s performance set a new NCAA Division I-AA playoff rushing record, shattering the previous mark of 250 yards by Northeast Louisiana’s Greg Robinson in 1992. Peterson, who battled a severe chest cold all afternoon, had three 25-yard touchdown runs as well as a three-yarder and a nine-yarder. Georgia Southern (10-2) took a slim 10-7 lead at halftime but outscored the Minutemen (9-4) 21-14 in the second half to secure the victory and successfully avenge a 55-43 loss to UMass in the 1998 National Championship game. The Eagles, who surrendered 303 rushing yards to the Minutemen in 1998, allowed just 81 ground yards on 37 attempts - an average of just 2.2 yards per rush.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Georgia Southern waited a year to redeem itself in the Division I-AA championship. Once the game started, the Eagles ended the suspense by halftime. Adrian Peterson rushed for a championship game-record 247 yards on 25 carries and scored three touchdowns as Georgia Southern scored 28 unanswered points in the second quarter and routed Youngstown State 59-24 becoming the first team to win five I-AA titles. The Walter Payton Award winner scored on runs of 3, 22 and 1 yards. Youngstown State, which came in with a defense that had been giving up just 166 yards rushing per game, couldn’t contain I-AA’s best rushing offense. The Eagles got 210 of their record-638 yards rushing in the second quarter and finished with 655 yards of offense compared to 338 for Youngstown State. The Penguins kept pace with Georgia Southern by scoring on their first two drives. Then Peterson got Georgia Southern going - putting the Eagles ahead to stay at 14-10 with 10:25 left in the second quarter on his first TD of the game. It was a showdown between I-AA’s two best teams. Youngstown State had won more games (100) than any other I-AA program this decade and Georgia Southern came in with more playoff victories than any other I-AA program. The two programs also came in with four I-AA championships each.
2013 SEASON
Georgia Southern 38, Massachusetts 21
— Quarterfinals — Dec. 4 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Eagles Capture Unprecedented Fifth National Title Dec. 18 — Finley Stadium, Chattanooga, Tenn.
EAGLES GATA
Greg Hill ran for four touchdowns and threw for two more as second seeded Georgia Southern routed 15th-seeded Northern Arizona 72-29 in the opening round of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. The senior quarterback had 206 yards rushing and scored on runs of five, 10, 32 and 73 yards. He was 4-of-6 passing for 100 yards and connected with Dedric Parham on a 13 yard score and Andre Weathers on a 73-yard bomb. After a 7-7 deadlock at the end of the opening quarter, the Eagles exploded for 23 unanswered points to take a 30-14 halftime lead. Southern outscored the Lumberjacks 42-15 in the final half, including a 21-0 run in the third quarter, for the win. GSU fullback Adrian Peterson rushed for 134 yards and scored on a one yard plunge. Georgia Southern set a then-new I-AA playoff record with 568 rushing yards and a school record with the most points in a post season game ever.
193
National Champions
2000 - 13-2
“They played with a lot of heart and brought this championship to us.” — Eagle
Sept. 2 at Georgia
W 57-12
Sept. 16 • Wofford
W 24-17
Sept. 23 • at Chattanooga
W 31-10
Oct. 7
Coach Paul Johnson —
L 7-29
Sept. 9 Johnson C. Smith
Sept. 30 • VMI
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
2000
• at Western Carolina
W 56-3 W 42-24
Oct. 14 • Appalachian State
W 34-28
Oct. 21 • at The Citadel
W 27-10
Oct. 28 • East Tennessee State
W 42-7
Nov. 4 • at Furman
L 10-45
Nov. 11 Elon
W 32-9
Nov. 25 ^McNeese State
W 42-17
Dec. 2 ^Hofstra
W 48-20
Dec. 9 ^at Delaware
W 27-18
Dec. 16 ^^Montana
W 27-25
• Southern Conference game; ^NCAA I-AA Playoff Game; ^^NCAA I-AA National Championship (Chattanooga, TN)
194
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
2000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Georgia Southern 42, McNeese State 17 BELIEVED IT, ACHIEVED IT — First Round — Nov. 25 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Georgia Southern 27, Delaware 18
— Semifinals — Dec. 9 — Delaware Stadium, Newark, Del.
SCORING SUMMARY GSU GSU UM GSU UM UM UM GSU UM
1 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4
13:19 2:57 1:07 0:33 3:41 14:36 11:53 11:29 0:15
James McCoy fumble recovery in endzone (Scott Shelton kick) Chris Johnson 49-yd pass from J.R. Revere (kick failed) Chris Snyder 38-yd field goal Adrian Peterson 1-yd run (Shelton kick) Etu Molden 17-yd pass from John Edwards (kick failed) Vince Huntsberger 65-yd run (kick failed) Yo Humphery 2-yd run (Humphery pass from Edwards) Peterson 57-yd run (Shelton kick) TEAM safety (Shelton tackled in endzone)
GSU TEAM STATS
YSU
2012 REVIEW
14 First Downs 28 51 Rush Attempts 36 277 Net yards Rushing 211 113 Passing yards 276 59-390 Total plays-yards 88-487 2-12 Sacks by (-yards) 1-7 8 Pass Attempts 52 5 Pass Completions 29 0 Had Intercepted 2 4-2 Fumbles-lost 2-1 8-60 Penalties-yards 5-36 6-39.2 Punts-Avg.yards 4-28.8 3x12 3rd Down Conv. 5x14 27:39 Time of Poss. 32:21
MEET THE EAGLES
Adrian Peterson rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown on a career-high 34 carries while Delaware failed to capitalize on four turnovers as the Eagles posted a 27-18 road victory in the NCAA I-AA semifinals. The win allowed the Eagles to advance to the I-AA National Championship game for the third consecutive year and for the eighth time in 16 years. Andre Weathers added 122 rushing yards on just four carries yards and set up a late insurance field goal with a 58-yard scamper on a third-and-nine call from the GSU 22-yard line. The Eagles piled up 381 yards on the ground against a normally-stingy Blue Hen defense that was allowing just 109.8 ypg coming into the game. Delaware was also hurt by three missed field goals by Scott Collins, including a 32-yarder and a 22-yarder that were blocked in the second quarter by Jason Neese and Carlton Oglesby, respectively.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN 13 7 0 7 -- 27 MONTANA 3 0 6 16 -- 25
COACHING STAFF
Georgia Southern scored on six of its first nine possessions to build a 38-3 lead midway through the third quarter and turned in one of its top defensive performances of the season to blow past Hofstra 48-20 in the I-AA quarterfinals. Adrian Peterson rushed for a game-high 146 yards while Mark Myers added 116 yards on just seven carries (16.6 ypr). In addition, J.R. Revere opened the scoring with three straight TD runs and finished with 186 total yards. The Eagle defense held the vaunted Pride run-n-shoot offense to 65 first half passing yards and three points. GSU ran for 430 yards, the most allowed by Hofstra since 1998, and recorded the highest point total (48) against The Pride in eight years.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Adrian Peterson rushed for 148 yards and Georgia Southern withstood a fourth quarter rally by Montana to win the 2000 NCAA I-AA National Championship 27-25 at Finley Stadium. The national championship is the second straight for Georgia Southern and its sixth in school history. With a 20-3 lead midway through the third quarter, Georgia Southern’s national championship hopes appeared solid. But Montana scored on three consecutive possessions to take a 23-20 lead. The Eagles answered on their first play from scrimmage when Peterson broke-off tackle for 57 yards and a touchdown to put GSU back in front, 27-23. Ryan Hadden ended one Montana drive in the fourth quarter with an interception while two other drives ended in loss of downs. In addition to Peterson’s rushing efforts, quarterback J.R. Revere completed five of eight passes for 113 yards. Georgia Southern built its 20-3 lead on a fumble recovery in the end zone by James McCoy that gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead just 1:41 into the game. Revere then hit Chris Johnson with a 49-yard scoring pass late in the first quarter for a 13-0 advantage. After a Montana field goal cut the lead to 13-3, Peterson scored the first of his two touchdowns on a one yard run just 33 seconds before halftime.
2013 SEASON
Georgia Southern 48, Hofstra 20
— Quarterfinals — Dec. 2 — Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro
Peterson’s Run Halts Grizzly Comeback Hopes Dec. 16 — Finley Stadium, Chattanooga, Tenn.
EAGLES GATA
Georgia Southern scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to break away from McNeese State and rolled to a 42-17 win in the opening round. Adrian Peterson rushed for a season-high 203 yards and one touchdown after a near-month layoff. Andre Weathers added touchdown runs of 23 and 19 yards while J.R. Revere rushed for 157 yards and two scores and was 6-of-13 through the air for 110 yards with one TD. In all, GSU amassed 589 yards of total offense including 479 on the ground. After trailing 17-14 at the half, Revere engineered a 12-play, 75 yard drive which gave the Eagles a 21-17 lead at the 9:57 mark. Weathers took an option pitch for a 23-yard score five plays after he had converted a crucial fourth-downand-four situation at the Eagle 43-yard line to keep the drive alive.
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS
GSU- Peterson: 23-148/2td, Myers: 3-74, Weathers: 3-59. UM- Humphery: 26-119/2td, Huntsberger: 1-65/1td, Edwards: 4-24.
Passing:
GSU- Revere: 8-5-0, 113/1td. UM- Edwards: 42-24-1, 211/1td, Miller: 9-5-1, 65.
Receiving:
GSU- C. Johnson: 4-110-1, Peterson: 1-3. UM- Farris: 7-82, Humphery: 7-63, Molden: 5-65-1, Hancock: 5-26.
Defense:
GSU- Rainey: 13tt, 1pbu; Hadden: 8tt, 1int, 1pbu; Youngblood: 8tt, 1tfl (-3), 1ff; Pesqueira: 7tt, 1tfl (-5), 1sack. UM- DeCoite: 10tt, 2tfl (-12), 1sack, 1ff; Boomer: 8tt, 1tfl (-3), 1fr; Petek: 8tt, 2tfl (-9); Young: 6tt, 1tfl (-1); Brannon: 5tt, 1tfl (-3), 1fr.
RECORDS
Rushing:
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
195
POSTSEASON APPEARANCES 2010-12
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
2010 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALIST
2011 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALIST
Georgia Southern 41, South Carolina State 16 (First Round)
Georgia Southern 55, Old Dominion 48 (Round of 16)
Slotback J.J. Wilcox scored two touchdowns as Georgia Southern ran to a 41-16 victory over 12th-ranked South Carolina State. The Eagles had three defensive scores, returning a fumble for a touchdown and recording two safeties on kickoffs, while holding the Bulldogs to 223 yards of offense with only 66 rushing yards. Freshman quarterback Jerick McKinnon took over the signal calling from an injured Jaybo Shaw and directed the Eagles to the win with 323 yards of rushing, the team’s third-highest total of the season. After the Eagles scored first, a safety by Michael Butler on a kickoff return and fumble return for a touchdown by Josh Gebhardt added to Georgia Southern’s first quarter lead. Gebhardt picked off a pass later in the game to set up the Eagles’ final touchdown.
Behind 255 yards on the ground from Dominique Swope, the Georgia Southern Football team outlasted Old Dominion in high-scoring affair 55-48 at Paulson Stadium, Saturday afternoon. The first back to rush for over 200 yards since Jason Foster did so in 2007, Swope led the Eagles to 477 yards of rushing offense. Georgia Southern tallied 500 or more yards of offense for the fourth time this season and finished with 607 yards of total offense. Jaybo Shaw added to the total with seven passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. The game featured an Eagle touchdown followed by an Old Dominion score for most of the contest. That trend finally ended in GSU’s favor in the third quarter, The Eagles took a 41-35 lead on a Nico Hickey’s 13-yard run. Adrian Mora’s FCS consecutive extra point streak ended at 151 on the ensuing extra point, but Georgia Southern extended their lead to 49-35 with a one-yard rush by Shaw in the fourth quarter. The Eagles would score once more on a Hickey fumble recovery in the end zone with 2:03 to play and outlasted the Monarchs in the final quarter. Taylor Heinicke was responsible for two scores in the fourth quarter. The first a 19-yard pass to Prentice Gill and the other a 20-yard scamper with 39 seconds remaining.
Nov. 27, Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, Ga.
Georgia Southern 31, William & Mary 15 (Round of 16)
COACHING STAFF
Dec. 4, Zable Stadium, Williamsburg, Va.
Georgia Southern held fourth-ranked William & Mary scoreless in the second half and did not allow an offensive touchdown in the Eagles’ 31-15 second-round playoff win. Quarterback Jaybo Shaw tied a career-best with three rushing touchdowns and freshman fullback Robert Brown ran for a career-best 178 yards as the Eagles won their first road playoff game since the 2000 national championship season. Down 15-14 at the half, Georgia Southern scored on its first drive of the third quarter to retake the lead, keyed by a 44-yard carry down the sideline by Darreion Robinson on the first play of the possession. Adrian Mora hit a 21-yard field goal to put the score at 24-15, Georgia Southern.
MEET THE EAGLES
Dec. 10, Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, Ga.
Georgia Southern held on to defeat Southern Conference co-champion Wofford 23-20 as a 37-yard field goal by Adrian Mora provided the Eagles’ only points of the second half and the margin of victory. With six fumbles earlier in the game, Wofford scratched its way back in the second half and returned a Georgia Southern fumble for a touchdown with 5:13 left in the game to pull within three, 23-20. Three straight scores by Georgia Southern gave the Eagles a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter with the first two touchdowns resulting from two Terrier turnovers in the first period. The Terriers and Eagles traded field goals in the last 65 seconds of the first half as Wofford put its first points on the board for a 20-3 score in favor of Georgia Southern. Wofford scored 17 second half points, but a field goal my Mora’s 37-yard field goal with 10:43 left in the game was the difference as Georgia Southern advanced to face Delaware in the Semifinal round.
Delaware 27, Georgia Southern 10 (Semifinal)
North Dakota St. 35, Georgia Southern 7 (Semifinal)
A streak of six wins and Georgia Southern’s incredible run through the NCAA FCS playoffs ended at Delaware Stadium where the Eagles fell 27-10 to the fifth-ranked Blue Hens. It was the first appearance in the semifinals for Georgia Southern since 2002. Delaware took a 10-0 lead into the locker room after a scoreless first quarter by both teams. A 53-yard run by freshman Jerick McKinnon from the slotback position on the Eagles’ first drive of the second half set up a 40-yard field goal by Adrian Mora to put GSU within a touchdown. On the Eagles’ next possession, Delaware’s defense recovered a fumble and the Blue Hen offense turned the miscue into a 14-point advantage, 17-3. A Robert Brown up-and-over touchdown on Georgia Southern’s opening drive in the fourth quarter pulled the Eagles within a touchdown, 17-10. A 30-yard kickoff return and two long plays put the Blue Hens at the Georgia Southern seven-yard line. Delaware extended its lead to 24-10 and then added a field goal after getting the ball back on a turnover deep in Georgia Southern territory.
The Georgia Southern Football team’s 2011 season came to an end at the Fargodome. The Eagles, who reached the Semifinals of the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the second-straight season, fell 35-7 to North Dakota State Saturday afternoon. Turnovers hindered the Georgia Southern offense, and the defense was unable to overcome 451 yards of total offense by the Bison, who tallied over 300 of it on the ground. Led by Sam Ojuri’s 100 yards, three NDST players posted 90 rushing yards or more and all three scored a touchdown. The Eagles rushed for 186 yards behind Dominique Swope, who broke the 1,000 yard plateau with a 15-yard rush in the third quarter. The freshman rushed for 96 yards, just missing out on his fourth 100-yard or better effort in the last five games. Jaybo Shaw added 41 yards on the ground to go along with his 134 passing yards. Despite two passes by Jensen of over 25 yards, a pair of first-quarter drives by the Bison stalled in Georgia Southern territory. The Eagles’ defense forced a pair of punts after Brent Russell squashed a third and one rush for a three-yard loss, and an offensive pass interference penalty ended the other. North Dakota State scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to pull away with the 28-point lead.
Dec. 11, Gibbs Stadium, Spartanburg, S.C.
2012 REVIEW
Georgia Southern 35, Maine 23 (Quarterfinal) Behind 360 yards rushing on offense and three interceptions on defense, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Maine Black Bears to reach the semifinals for the second-straight season. The Eagles complied 300 yards on the ground for the third-straight game and intercepted three passes for just the second time this year. Behind three touchdowns from Jaybo Shaw, Georgia Southern opened up a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and led 35-17 in the third quarter. Shaw rushed for a pair of short-yardage scores and completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Kentrellis Showers with 7:32 to play in the third quarter. Shaw completed seven of eight passes for 116 yards to up Georgia Southern’s total yardage to 476. JJ Wilcox led the Eagle rushing attack with 99 yards on eight carries and tallied two scores. Dominique Swope pounded the ball inside 23 times for a total of 81 yards. Despite the three interceptions, Maine pulled within four points in the second quarter, and again in the third quarter on 295 yards of total offense. Warren Smith completed 15 passes out of 29 attempts for 229 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target, Damarr Aultman caught six passes for 108 yards. Jerick McKinnon (Marietta, Ga.), who played his second-straight game at nickle corner, intercepted his second pass of the contest with 2:40 to go in the fourth quarter to end the Black Bear’s chances and seal the victory.
Georgia Southern 23, Wofford 20 (Quarterfinal)
Dec. 18, Delaware, Newark, Del.
HISTORY
RECORDS
Dec. 3, Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, Ga.
196
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
Dec. 17, Fargodome, Fargo, N.D.
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Postseason APPEARANCES 2010-12 2012 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALIST The Georgia Southern defense clamped down on Central Arkansas and Jerick McKinnon led the Eagles with two touchdowns and 316 rushing yards, second-most in school history, for the 24-16 win. McKinnon’s total broke the school record for rushing yards in a single game by a quarterback and was just 17 yards shy of tying Adrian Peterson’s record 333-yard rushing total vs. UMass from 1999. The Eagles scored on four straight possessions, all in the first half, with McKinnon rushing for an early 57-yard touchdown, the first of three, to give the Georgia Southern a lead it would not relinquish. Georgia Southern’s defense allowed only one touchdown for the game, off a third-quarter drive, which ended the scoring for the Bears. J.J. Wilcox led the defense with seven tackles and had a 39-yard kickoff return that put the Eagles in position for their second score, a 55-yard drive capped by a 32-yard touchdown reception by Darreion Robinson. Central Arkansas settled for three field goals in the first half and scored its only touchdown in the third after an Eagle interception deep in Bear territory put the ball on the UCA 41. Neither team scored in the remainder of the game with the Bears crossing midfield twice in the fourth quarter, but not coming close to entering the red zone.
The Monarchs, leading 35-28 in the fourth quarter, were just 13 yards away taking a two-touchdown lead when Dion DuBose sacked ODU quarterback Taylor Heinicke on a third-and-seven play. Freshman linebacker Patrick Flowe pounced on the ensuing fumble and the Eagles capitalized on the miscue, driving 79 yards with McKinnon and William Banks leading them down the field to tie the score at 35. The high-octane contest featured three lead changes, three ties and 1,166 yards of total offense. Old Dominion struck first for a 7-0 lead, but the Eagles scored two straight touchdowns, one by McKinnon and another by Swope for a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter. After a missed GSU field goal, Old Dominion scored three straight touchdowns to take a 28-14 advantage. Tray Butler picked up an Eagle fumble in the endzone to bring the Eagles within seven points, but ODU scored its second touchdown of the third quarter for a 35-21 lead. At the end of third quarter, McKinnon, Butler and Swope set up McKinnon’s keeper to bring the Eagles back to a one-touchdown deficit, 35-28 before the ODU fumble that set up Georgia Southern’s score-tying drive. John Stevenson’s hurry of Heinicke stalled the Monarchs’ drive and gave the ball back to Georgia Southern at the ODU 39 with 5:26 left in the game. Three plays later, the Eagles had retaken the lead 42-35 on a Swope touchdown, and on the first play of next ODU’s possession, Wilcox came up with an interception. Time ran out on the Monarchs after a final TD run by McKinnon put the Eagles in control 49-35 with 1:48 left in the game.
Georgia Southern 49, Old Dominion 35 (Round of 16)
North Dakota St. 23, Georgia Southern 20 (Semifinal)
With 28 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, Georgia Southern defeated Old Dominion 49-35 at Ballard Stadium to advance to the NCAA FCS Semifinals for the third straight year. Jerick McKinnon scored a career-best four touchdowns, three in the critical fourth period, and Dominique Swope had two in the victory. The duo combined for 357 of Georgia Southern’s 602 total rushing yards.
Georgia Southern rebounded in the third quarter to take a 20-16 lead over North Dakota State, but a five-yard run by Bison quarterback Brock Jensen ended the Eagles’ chance at an appearance in the national championship game. On the Eagles’ final drive, Ezayi Youyoute and Zach Walker put Georgia Southern in position for a final field goal to tie the game, but the 50-yard attempt was blocked and the Bison escaped with the 23-20 win. Jerick McKinnon continued his streak of 100-yard rushing games with his seventh-straight with 168 yards and a touchdown. He accounted for another touchdown, connecting with Dominque Swope for a 49-yard score in the second quarter. J.J. Wilcox, who had played safety all season, gave the Eagles their first score on their first possession, carrying the ball four yards into the endzone. North Dakota State finished the first quarter with a touchdown of its own with extra point attempts for both teams blocked for a 6-6 tie. Swope’s touchdown reception put the Eagles up 13-6 and Georgia Southern held the lead at the half as the Bison knocked in a field goal to end the second quarter. The roles reversed in the second half with NDSU scoring first as Sam Ojuri used two plays with one a 53-yard scamper for the Bison touchdown on their first drive. McKinnon capped the Eagles’ 85-yard drive with a 25-yard score for a 20-16 lead with five minutes left in the third quarter. With a solo sack in the second quarter, defensive tackle Brent Russell finished his career as the Eagles career sacks leader with 25.0. Darius Eubanks led with nine tackles and had two quarterback hurries with three Eagles totaling five tackles each. Georgia Southern amassed the highest rushing yards and total offense of the season against the eventual national champions.
Georgia Southern 24, Central Arkansas 16 (Round of 16) Dec. 1, Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, Ga.
Dec. 8, Ballard Stadium/Foreman Field, Norfolk, Va.
Dec. 14, Fargodome, Fargo, N.D.
Jerick McKinnon
[SCORED FOUR TDs IN SINGLE GAME]
#GATA
6 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
10 SOUTHERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
197
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
COACHING RECORDS GSU Opp CONFERENCE YEAR COACH W L T Pct. Pts Pts W L Pct. H A N Post Notes 1924 E.G. Cromartie 1 0 0 1.000 6 0 1925 E.G. Cromartie 1 2 0 .333 n/a n/a 1926 E.G. Cromartie 5 3 1 .611 58 78 3 years 7 5 1 .577 1927 H.A. Woodle 6 1 1 .813 90 42 1928 H.A. Woodle 5 5 0 .500 55 54 2 years 11 6 1 .639 1929 B.L. “Crook” Smith 2 1 2 .600 95 32 1930 B.L. “Crook” Smith 3 3 2 .500 46 33 1931 B.L. “Crook” Smith 3 6 0 .333 142 92 1932 B.L. “Crook” Smith 7 3 0 .700 183 77 1933 B.L. “Crook” Smith 5 4 0 .556 167 75 1934 B.L. “Crook” Smith 5 6 0 .455 125 130 1935 B.L. “Crook” Smith 3 3 2 .500 98 89 1936 B.L. “Crook” Smith 2 9 0 .222 58 30 1937 B.L. “Crook” Smith 2 9 0 .222 58 72 1938 B.L. “Crook” Smith 3 5 1 .389 35 100 1939 B.L. “Crook” Smith 5 5 0 .500 93 124 B.L. “Crook” Smith 3 5 0 .375 101 183 1940 1941 B.L. “Crook” Smith 2 8 0 .200 37 226 13 years 45 67 7 .390 1982 Erk Russell 7 3 1 .682 290 190 -- -- -- 2-2-1 2-1 3-0 -1983 Erk Russell 6 5 0 .545 263 206 -- -- -- 2-2 3-2 1-1 -1984 Erk Russell 8 3 0 .727 342 215 -- -- -- 4-0 2-3 2-0 -1985* Erk Russell 13 2 0 .867 460 293 -- -- -- 6-1 5-1 2-0 4-0 National Champion 1986* Erk Russell 13 2 0 .867 619 382 -- -- -- 6-0 5-2 2-0 4-0 National Champion 9 4 0 .692 283 220 -- -- -- 6-0 3-3 0-1 1-1 NCAA Quarterfinals 1987* Erk Russell 1988* Erk Russell 12 3 0 .800 459 214 -- -- -- 8-0 3-2 1-1 3-1 NCAA Runner-up 1989* Erk Russell 15 0 0 1.000 584 221 -- -- -- 11-0 3-0 1-0 4-0 National Champion 6 years 83 22 1 .788 45-5-1 26-14 12-3 16-2 1990* Tim Stowers 12 3 0 .800 436 272 -- -- -- 9-1 3-2 -- 4-0 National Champion 1991 Tim Stowers 7 4 0 .636 257 160 -- -- -- 5-1 2-3 -- -1992 Tim Stowers 7 4 0 .636 177 151 -- -- -- 6-2 1-2 -- -1993* Tim Stowers 10 3 0 .769 357 200 7 1 .875 7-0 3-3 -- 1-1 SCC, NCAA Quarterfinals 1994 Tim Stowers 6 5 0 .545 333 270 5 3 .625 4-2 2-3 -- -1995* Tim Stowers 9 4 0 .692 294 237 5 3 .625 5-0 2-4 2-0 1-1 NCAA Quarterfinals 6 years 51 23 0 .689 17 7 .708 36-6 13-17 2-0 1-1 1996 Frank Ellwood 4 7 0 .364 255 295 2 6 .250 2-3 2-4 -- - 1 year 4 7 0 .364 2 6 .250 2-3 2-4 1997* Paul Johnson 10 3 0 .769 423 229 7 1 .875 6-1 4-2 -- 1-1 SCC, NCAA Quarterfinals 1998* Paul Johnson 14 1 0 .933 654 363 8 0 1.000 10-0 4-0 0-1 3-1 SCC, NCAA Runner-up 1999* Paul Johnson 13 2 0 .867 747 262 7 1 .875 8-0 4-2 1-0 4-0 National Champion, SCC 2000* Paul Johnson 13 2 0 .867 506 274 7 1 .875 8-0 4-2 1-0 4-0 National Champion, SCC 12 2 0 .857 525 215 8 1 .889 8-1 4-1 -- 2-1 SCC, NCAA Semifinals 2001* Paul Johnson 5 years 62 10 0 .861 37 4 .902 40-2 20-7 2-1 14-3 2002* Mike Sewak 11 3 0 .786 493 190 7 1 .875 7-2 4-1 -- 2-1 SCC, NCAA Semifinals 2003 Mike Sewak 7 4 0 .636 311 232 5 3 .625 5-1 2-3 -- -2004* Mike Sewak 9 3 0 .750 564 221 6 1 .857 5-1 4-2 -- 0-1 SCC 2005* Mike Sewak 8 4 0 .667 456 277 5 2 .714 5-1 3-3 -- 0-1 4 years 35 14 0 .714 23 7 .767 22-5 13-9 2-3 3 8 0 .273 235 260 2 5 .286 2-5 1-3 -- -2006 Brian VanGorder 1 year 3 8 .0 273 2 5 .286 2-5 1-3 2007 Chris Hatcher 7 4 0 .636 402 348 4 3 .571 4-2 3-2 -- -2008 Chris Hatcher 6 5 0 .545 350 326 5 3 .625 2-4 4-1 -- -2009 Chris Hatcher 5 6 0 .454 205 303 4 4 .500 4-1 1-5 -- - 3 years 18 15 0 .545 13 10 .565 10-7 8-8 2010* Jeff Monken 10 5 0 .667 413 277 5 3 .625 4-2 6-3 -- 3-1 NCAA Semifinals 2011* Jeff Monken 11 3 0 .786 492 330 7 1 .875 8-0 3-3 -- 2-1 SCC, NCAA Semifinals 2012* Jeff Monken 10 4 0 .714 483 308 6 2 .750 6-1 4-3 -- 2-1 SCC, NCAA Semifinals 3 years 31 12 0 .721 18 6 .750 18-3 13-9 7-3 SCC — Southern Conference Champion *Includes playoff games
198
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACHES
MEET THE EAGLES 2012 REVIEW RECORDS
Specialty Years Linebackers 1982 Defensive Coordinator 1990-1991 Defensive Tackles 1982 Running Backs 2006 Cornerbacks 2010Slotbacks 1997-2002 Offensive Line 1982-1984 Defensive Line 1992-1996 Outside Linebackers 2000-2001 Secondary 2000 Wide Receivers 2004-2005 Linebackers 2010-11 Defensive Line 1986-89, 1997-2005 Outside Linebackers 1982 Offensive Line 1990-1996 Offensive Assistant 2009 Defensive Coordinator 2010 Running Backs 1987 Defensive Ends 1994 Wide Receivers 1982, 1985-1991 Defensive Coordinator 1997-2003 Tight Ends 2012Defensive Line 1990-1992 Defensive Line 2010-12 Offensive Coordinator 1997-2001 Defensive Backs 1986 Running Backs 1985 Receivers/Backs 2010Offensive Line 2005 Secondary 1995-1996 Defensive Assistant 2006 Secondary 2002-2004 Split Ends 1996-1998 Secondary 1987Kickers 1982-1991 Tight Ends 2007-2009 Offensive Line 1985-1989 Secondary 1994 Defensive Assistant 2006 Wide Receivers 1989, 1992-1993 Defensive Coordinator 2004-2005 Defensive Assistant 2007-2009 Wide Receivers 1990-1992 Quarterbacks 1987-1990 Fullbacks 1989 Defensive Ends 2007-2009 Offensive Coordinator 2002-05 Quarterbacks 2010Assistant Head Coach 2011Offensive Line 1988-1989 Defensive Line 2006 Offensive Line 2002-2004 Tight Ends/Special Teams 2006 Defensive Line 2013
COACHING STAFF
Name Alma Mater Georgia Ricky McBride Jeff McInerney Slippery Rock Georgia Pat McShea Deion Melvin Western Illinios Orlando Mitjans, Jr. Northeastern Millikin Jeff Monken Hugh Nall Georgia Presbyterian Harold Nichols Tayrone Odums North Carolina Central Danny O’’Rourke West Georgia Virginia Tech Ken Oxendine Shawn Quinn Carson-Newman North Georgia John Pate Steve Pennington Georgia Southern Vance Pike Georgia Southern Valdosta State Tucker Pruitt Brent Pry Buffalo Georgia Southern Leroy Riley David Rocco Georgia Southern Jay Russell Georgia Georgia Rusty Russell Sean Saturnio Hawai’i David Saunders Auburn John Scott, Jr. Western Carolina Mike Sewak Virginia Lamont Seward Western Carolina Aaron Sheffler Ohio David Shields Georgia Southern John Shingler Notre Dame Scot Sloan Clemson Giff Smith Georgia Southern Tommy Spangler Georgia Pat Spurgeon Emory and Henry Mitch Stewart Valdosta State Tim Stowers Auburn Donnie Suber Georgia Southern Tyson Summers Presbyterian Peter Thurmond Vanderbilt Joe Tresey Ohio State Wes Turner Georgia Southern Jim Vanatsky Cincinnati Jay Venuto Wake Forest Mickey Vickers Jacksonville State Bubba Walker Augusta State Mitch Ware Southwest Missouri State Ronald Warnock Georgia Southern Parker Wildeman Iowa Mark Williams Georgia Southern John Wozniak Knox Clifford Yoshida Cal Poly Pomona
2013 SEASON
Specialty Years Defensive Coordinator 2007-2009 Safeties 1999 Defensive Backs 1989-1990 Wide Receivers 2006 Defensive Line 1997-2003 Wide Receivers 1997-2001 Offensive Line 2007-2009 Defensive Line 2010Quarterbacks 1997-1998 Offensive Backs 1982-1984 Defensive Guards 1982 Defensive Assistant 2006 Linebackers 2012Co-Defensive Coordinator 2013Defensive Ends 2004-2005 Defensive Coordinator 2011Tackles, Tight Ends 1982-1983 Defensive Backs 2006 Offensive Line 1997-2005 Offensive Coordinator 2010Linebackers 1984-1986 Offensive Coordinator 1995-1996 Secondary 1991-1993 Defensive Backs 1983-1985 Wide Receivers 2007-2009 Defensive Line 1990-1991 Defensive Backs 2005 Secondary 1995-1996 Assistant Head Coach 2006 Linebackers 1992-1996 Quarterbacks 1993-1994 Secondary 2000-2004 Offensive Coordinator 2007-2009 Backs 2010-2012 A-Backs 1990 A-Backs 2010-11 Offensive Assistant 1982-1984 Defensive Ends 2002-2003 Special Teams Defensive Backs 2007-2009 Defensive Assistant 1982-1989 Wide Receivers 2002-2003 Offensive Coordinator 2006 Offensive Line 1990-1996 Offensive Assistant 2008 Slotbacks 1993-1995 Secondary 1997-1999 Outside Linebackers 1987-1988 Quarterbacks 1999-2001 Defensive Line 1983-1986 Defensive Ends 1993, 2007-2009 Slotbacks 1991-1994 Slotbacks 2013Slotbacks 2003-2005 Defensive Line 1994-1996
EAGLES GATA
Name Alma Mater Ashley Anders Arkansas-Monticello Tennessee Carey Baker Rusty Beasley Georgia Florida State Jeff Beckles Bob Bodine Tulane Brian Bohannon Georgia Valdosta State Shawn Bostick Victor Cabral Georgia Southern Hawaii Michael Carter Paul Cates Georgia Southern Chuck Conley East Tennessee State Mark Collins Kevin Corless Northwest Missouri St. Andre Curtis VMI Jack Curtis Evangel Georgia Southern Danny Daniels Joe Danna Central Michigan Georgia Brent Davis Jimmy Deloach Georgia Daryl Dickey Tennessee Taz Dixon Georgia Southern Pat Douglas Georgia Southern Ron Dugans Florida State Danny Durham Georgia Southern David Durish Indiana Univ.-Pa. Isaac Ferrell Georgia Southern Scott Fountain Samford Eddie Garfinkle Jacksonville State Darrell Gast Georgia Tech Doug Giacone Millikin Rance Gillespie Georgia Brett Gilliland West Alabama Milton Gilmore Georgia Southern C. Ray Gregory Emory & Henry Ben Griffith Tennessee Tech Levorn Harbin North Alabama Keith Hatcher Mars Hill Mike Healy Florida Greg Hill Georgia Southern Darin Hinshaw Central Florida Emory Mike Hodges Joe Hollis Auburn Darryl Hopkins Georgia Southern Joey Houston Gardner-Webb Jim Jarrard Georgia Ivin Jasper Hawaii Paul Johnson Western Carolina Jeff Koonz SUNY – New Paltz Cliff Lewis Southern Mississippi Georgia College & State Chad Lunsford Tommy Macon Jacksonville State
HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
199
year-By-year Team STATISTICS
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
Year Record
Points Avg Plays Yards/Avg. Y/P TD
FD FDR FDPa FDP Rushes Yards/Avg. YPC TD Com-Att-Int TD
%
Eff
Yards/Avg. YPC
2012 10-4/6-2 483 34.5 944 6536/466.8 6.9 66 308 272 29 7 Opp -- 308 22.0 882 4822/344.4 5.5 37 244 99 120 25
850 5591/399.4 6.6 55 476 2211/135.4 4.0 19
40-94-5 9 42.6 147.96 945/67.5 23.6 227-406-8 17 55.9 126.33 2926/209.0 12.9
2011 11-3/7-1 492 35.1 925 6090/435.9 6.6 65 304 224 60 20 -- 330 23.6 868 4993/356.6 5.8 46 260 115 128 17 Opp
777 4529/323.5 5.8 50 83-148-3 11 56.1 165.15 1561/111.5 18.8 477 2097/149.8 4.4 20 228-391-16 22 58.3 130.91 2896/206.9 12.7
2010 10-5/5-3 413 27.5 1001 5189/345.9 5.2 50 277 215 51 11 -- 277 18.5 891 4304/286.9 4.8 34 235 108 108 19 Opp
849 3918/261.2 4.6 40 75-152-7 5 49.3 121.23 1271/84.7 16.9 533 1905/127.0 3.6 16 193-358-15 15 53.9 115.65 2399/159.9 12.4
2009 Opp
5-6/4-4 205 18.6 766 3073/279.4 4.0 22 186 76 100 10 -- 303 27.5 728 3904/354.9 5.4 38 194 90 88 16
354 1062/96.5 3.0 9 261-412-17 10 63.3 104.11 2011/182.8 7.7 392 1543/140.3 3.9 19 199-336-11 16 59.2 127.42 2361/214.6 11.9
112 20 2008 6-5/5-3 350 31.8 787 4219/383.5 5.4 46 233 101 Opp -- 326 29.6 847 4536/412.4 5.4 41 248 103 113 32
379 1498/136.2 4.0 21 236-408-17 20 57.8 121.71 2721/247.4 11.5 476 1897/172.5 4.0 21 209-371-5 18 56.3 129.40 2639/239.9 12.6
2007 Opp
7-4/4-3 402 36.5 815 5019/456.3 6.2 50 233 161 64 8 -- 348 31.6 497 4451/404.6 5.6 45 229 112 101 16
613 3589/326.3 5.9 38 126-202-4 8 62.4 130.95 1430/130.0 11.3 446 1937/176.1 4.3 22 183-346-11 21 52.9 127.59 2514/228.5 13.7
2006 Opp
3-8/2-5 235 21.4 733 3959/359.9 5.4 30 186 93 85 8 -- 260 23.6 679 3739/339.9 5.5 33 173 80 81 12
422 2015/183.2 4.8 20 160-311-6 8 51.4 108.58 1944/176.7 12.1 407 1673/152.1 4.1 11 146-272-14 18 53.7 129.02 2066/187.8 14.2
2005 Opp
8-4/5-2 456 38.0 860 5637/469.8 6.6 64 286 248 30 8 -- 277 23.1 775 4666/388.8 6.0 37 228 107 106 15
768 4641/386.8 6.0 50 42-92-7 11 45.7 160.83 996/83.0 23.7 464 2192/182.8 4.7 18 186-311-14 18 59.8 136.67 2472/206.0 13.3
2004 Opp
9-3/6-1 564 47.0 896 5860/488.3 6.5 77 279 218 54 7 -- 221 18.4 741 3321/276.8 4.5 28 194 88 91 15
761 4439/369.9 5.8 56 70-135-4 16 51.9 173.45 1421/118.4 20.3 413 1451/120.9 3.5 16 180-328-15 11 54.9 104.69 1870/155.8 10.4
2003 7-4/5-3 311 28.3 779 4561/414.6 5.9 39 229 182 33 14 Opp -- 232 21.1 741 3855/350.5 5.2 31 194 96 82 16
664 3692/335.6 5.6 32 49-115-9 5 42.6 104.78 869/79.0 17.7 446 1889/171.7 4.2 19 157-295-11 10 53.2 112.93 1966/178.7 12.5
2002 11-3/7-1 493 35.2 981 6575/469.6 6.7 66 285 239 36 10 Opp -- 190 13.6 911 4126/294.7 4.5 24 220 94 102 24
859 5407/386.2 6.3 54 54-122-4 9 44.3 142.47 1168/83.4 21.6 526 1972/140.9 3.7 13 180-385-15 10 46.8 94.53 2154/153.9 12.0
(Season totals for 1983 through 2001 include regular-season games only) 2001 12-2/8-1 410 37.3 717 4505/409.5 6.3 53 218 181 28 9 Opp -- 132 12.0 722 2875/261.4 4.0 17 155 76 66 13
616 3560/323.6 5.8 42 40-101-3 6 39.5 131.86 945/85.9 23.6 465 1493/135.7 3.2 9 135-257-13 7 52.5 96.57 1382/125.6 10.2
2000 13-2/7-1 362 32.9 768 4931/448.3 6.4 47 240 182 45 13 Opp -- 194 17.6 717 3491/317.4 4.9 25 204 104 82 18
626 3642/331.1 5.8 31 425 1774/161.3 4.2 14
1999 13-2/7-1 550 50.0 795 6069/551.7 7.6 76 274 205 55 14 Opp -- 171 15.5 728 3208/291.6 4.4 22 179 89 76 14
654 4609/419.0 7.0 61 79-141-9 10 56.0 153.65 1460/132.7 18.5 436 1444/131.3 3.3 13 137-292-15 7 46.9 95.30 1764/160.4 12.9
1998 14-1/8-0 468 42.5 749 5419/492.6 7.2 62 260 196 51 13 Opp -- 236 21.5 734 3583/323.9 4.9 33 200 96 87 17
620 4166/378.7 6.7 53 73-129-7 7 56.6 145.23 1253/113.9 17.2 442 1553/141.2 3.5 18 165-292-10 18 56.5 123.30 2010/182.7 12.2
1997 10-3/7-1 364 33.1 770 4440/403.6 5.8 48 216 156 53 7 Opp -- 176 16.0 762 3398/308.9 4.5 23 183 66 103 14
592 3087/280.6 5.2 31 89-178-8 12 50.0 127.11 1353/123.0 15.2 400 1157/105.2 2.9 7 186-362-13 15 51.4 109.87 2241/203.7 12.0
1996 4-7/2-6 225 23.2 774 4361/396.5 5.6 36 228 155 60 13 Opp -- 295 26.8 716 3896/354.2 5.4 40 200 106 84 10
599 2931/266.5 4.9 31 447 1843/167.5 4.6 20
73-142-7 13 51.4 148.01 1289/117.2 17.7 92-161-16 9 51.7 100.32 1717/156.1 11.4
98-175-8 5 56.0 124.93 1430/130.0 14.6 169-270-8 17 62.6 134.78 1843/167.5 10.9
HISTORY
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
1995 9-4/5-3 270 24.5 749 3750/340.9 5.0 35 198 150 42 6 589 2572/233.8 4.4 24 91-160-7 8 56.9 126.47 1178/107.1 12.9 Opp -- 171 15.5 697 3464/314.9 5.0 20 177 95 75 7 421 1662/151.1 3.9 8 153-263-18 11 55.4 115.84 1802/163.8 11.8 1994 Opp
6-5/5-3 333 30.3 656 3956/359.6 6.0 42 185 145 34 6 -- 270 24.5 800 4270/388.2 5.3 36 232 108 108 16
522 3121/283.7 6.0 38 63-136-4 1 46.3 94.44 835/75.9 13.3 463 1916/174.2 4.1 20 195-337-15 16 57.9 123.30 2354/214.0 12.1
1993 10-3/7-1 329 29.9 697 3688/335.2 5.3 40 162 127 26 9 Opp -- 154 14.0 749 3561/323.7 4.8 18 182 89 82 11
589 2914/264.9 4.9 29 41-108-4 7 38.0 112.14 774/70.3 18.8 452 1516/137.8 3.4 8 159-297-17 10 53.5 111.04 2045/185.9 12.8
1992 Opp
7-4 177 16.1 712 3091/281.0 4.0 21 165 118 40 7 -- 151 13.7 734 3434/312.2 4.7 20 190 98 68 24
566 2270/281.0 4.0 17 55-146-4 2 37.7 83.95 821/74.6 14.9 444 1750/159.1 3.9 9 157-290-11 10 54.1 106.71 1684/153.1 10.7
1991 Opp
7-4 257 23.4 731 3351/304.6 4.6 31 164 105 47 14 -- 160 14.5 732 3112/282.9 3.5 19 167 102 55 10
559 2068/188.0 3.7 19 90-172-6 8 52.3 123.36 1283/116.6 14.3 502 1771/161.0 3.5 11 101-217-21 6 46.5 88.22 1341/121.9 13.3
1990 Opp
12-3 297 27.0 805 3922/356.5 4.9 37 211 126 70 15 -- 225 20.5 758 3532/321.1 4.7 27 205 84 108 13
608 2282/207.5 3.8 26 113-197-6 9 57.3 136.21 1640/149.1 14.5 438 1578/143.5 3.6 17 161-320-19 9 50.3 99.01 1954/177.6 12.1
1989 Opp
15-0 405 36.8 782 4671/424.6 6.0 52 241 183 43 15 -- 133 12.1 687 2815/255.9 4.1 16 157 75 68 14
657 3621/329.2 5.5 43 60-125-2 6 48.0 131.20 1050/95.5 17.5 411 1281/116.5 3.1 9 128-276-21 6 46.4 85.02 1534/139.5 12.0
1988 Opp
12-3 371 33.7 778 4358/396.2 5.6 47 219 149 53 21 -- 154 15.4 698 2638/239.8 3.8 19 162 83 68 11
617 3204/291.3 5.2 37 84-161-9 7 52.1 115.55 1154/104.9 13.7 418 1114/101.3 2.7 9 125-280-19 10 44.6 119.32 1526/138.7 12.2
1987 Opp
9-4 252 22.9 812 4034/366.7 5.0 29 220 147 59 14 -- 173 15.7 721 3095/281.4 4.3 18 160 71 73 16
610 2873/261.2 4.7 23 95-202-10 6 47.0 95.21 1161/105.5 12.2 405 1235/112.3 3.0 9 151-316-14 7 47.8 95.68 1860/169.1 12.3
1986 Opp
13-2 416 37.8 755 5286/480.5 7.0 55 257 171 73 13 -- 271 24.6 799 3830/348.2 4.8 32 220 116 90 14
568 3385/307.7 6.0 43 103-187-10 11 55.0 149.19 1901/172.8 18.5 473 1863/169.4 3.9 15 169-326-19 17 51.8 108.08 1967/178.8 11.6
1985 Opp
13-2 321 29.2 737 4276/388.7 5.8 39 203 128 64 11 -- 197 17.9 792 3588/326.2 4.5 27 200 95 89 16
514 2676/243.3 5.2 28 114-223-11 10 51.1 116.32 1600/145.5 14.0 471 1572/143.9 3.3 10 155-321-19 17 48.3 106.68 2016/183.3 13.0
1984 Opp
8-3 342 31.1 775 4644/422.2 6.0 46 226 77 134 15 -- 215 19.5 804 3757/341.5 4.7 26 210 78 110 22
549 2914/264.9 5.3 32 113-227-13 12 49.8 119.79 1730/157.3 15.3 435 1413/128.5 3.2 8 193-369-22 17 52.3 108.94 2344/213.1 12.1
1983 Opp
6-5 263 23.9 781 4089/371.1 5.2 33 214 147 53 14 -- 206 18.7 696 3412/310.1 4.9 25 169 95 60 14
621 2938/267.1 4.7 25 480 1880/170.1 3.9 11
200
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
71-160-9 6 44.3 105.93 1151/104.6 16.2 95-216-9 13 44.0 115.09 1532/139.2 16.1
year-By-year Team STATISTICS Year KOR
PR
F/FL
Pen.
Punts
Net
TOP 3rd Dn. 4th Dn.
FG-A
PAT 2XP
Tack.
UT
TFL
Sacks
Int. PBU
FR Blk Saf
2011 50/23.1 22/10.7 41-18 72-616 31/41.7 38.0 33:36 81-164 12-25 12-15 62-64 1-1 863 549 66-272 25-160 16-85 43 6-27 6 0 Opp 77/21.1 6/5.7 13-7 79-649 55/37.5 31.7 26:24 77-173 12-23 5-12 37-42 1-4 1004 631 52-157 10-68 3-18 23 17-4 2 0 2010 58/23.5 23/6.9 45-22 81/653 56/41.0 39.2 33:13 92-214 22-35 19-21 45-45 1-4 910 560 98-405 25-192 15-143 43 16-65 3 3 Opp 68/18.8 12/3.8 29-16 86-657 66/37.3 33.4 26:42 76-192 8-19 15-18 28-32 0-2 1135 705 89-294 23-133 7-54 12 22-163 0 0
EAGLES GATA
2012 42/23.9 25/5.8 36-17 94-867 45/37.5 36.9 33:28 74-164 13-21 8-22 57-61 3-5 903 505 68-312 31-219 8-66 51 11-58 1 0 Opp 70/19.4 6/1.5 21-11 79-586 64/41.7 37.9 26:32 68-183 7-21 18-23 32-35 0-2 1157 553 59-182 8-53 5-73 6 17-109 7 0
2009 50/20.3 19/6.7 12-8 72-643 62/39.5 37.1 31:17 64-171 6-17 16-22 19-19 1-3 730 446 68-248 21-133 11-98 27 14-182 3 1 Opp 48/18.8 14/4.7 19-14 73-527 54/40.4 35.8 28:43 58-155 11-20 13-14 34-38 0-0 799 456 92-446 43-305 17-225 29 8-63 2 1 2008 51/21.3 29/14.0 21-14 78-735 49/39.1 31.9 26:51 52-148 13-23 10-15 42-44 0-1 887 491 26-185 26-185 5-37 44 9-75 7 1 Opp 44/18.1 22/11.5 18-9 86-668 61/38.3 30.0 32:57 59-169 11-26 13-18 35-39 2-2 802 437 68-309 29-229 17-201 51 14-10 2 1
2006 37/22.4 24/10.4 14-7 71-615 62/41.0 33.1 30:04 48-158 9-21 9-18 20-25 4-4 699 417 64-196 11-61 14-36 24 9-17 2 0 Opp 39/23.5 29/9.2 18-9 46-378 57/41.4 37.0 29:56 58-151 6-17 10-14 30-31 1-2 760 424 53-183 6-49 6-105 34 7-16 2 0 14-227 36 9-15 3 2005 44/15.8 18/7.9 23-11 71-526 33/39.5 37.2 31:31 78-161 25-36 4-8 60-63 0-1 805 433 82-299 20-143 Opp 45/22.2 10/7.6 17-9 66-491 48/33.9 30.9 28:02 74-163 5-18 7-10 32-35 1-2 1075 493 63-177 14-84 7-112 10 11-7 0 0
2013 SEASON
11-135 56 12-75 1 0 2007 49/20.3 22/11.8 19-8 72-618 51/39.5 34.6 32:00 64-168 20-24 17-24 47-47 2-3 791 479 84-253 19-148 Opp 62/20.2 26/7.2 21-13 58-465 54/38.2 33.4 28:00 67-166 15-20 11-14 43-44 1-1 945 536 104-314 14-84 4-109 21 8-63 1 0
7-2 3 3 2004 41/20.8 31/14.5 29-10 73-588 36/39.1 32.3 32:25 81-165 24-35 9-9 65-73 2-4 766 469 107-367 28-179 15-255 36 Opp 61/21.5 19/10.7 18-7 52-433 79/36.6 30.9 27:24 44-158 7-18 9-12 20-23 3-5 982 579 47-86 2-15 7-8 12 10-7 2 0
2002 29/21.3 48/11.0 43-16 95-832 51/37.3 35.1 31:02 88-191 15-31 11-17 62-63 0-3 1146 683 91-302 29-155 15-99 54 8-34 7 1 Opp 73/16.3 18/6.2 16-8 77-669 97/41.2 35.7 28:58 59-206 15-29 8-12 18-22 2-2 984 740 48-149 7-36 4-14 16 16-2 0 0 (Season totals for 1983 through 2001 include regular-season games only) 2001 29/16.2 29/10.0 36-14 71-663 40/39.2 38.8 28:26 52-136 14-19 13-20 47-49 1021 587 74-294 23-157 13-271 44 12-60 3 1 Opp 59/17.5 14/1.4 26-12 64-586 71/36.9 32.8 31”34 41-162 16-31 5-8 13-16 0-1 754 484 56-189 12-75 3-3 17 14-95 0 1
COACHING STAFF
11-222 42 5-6 9 1 2003 36/24.9 40/9.2 29-15 91-808 41/34.8 29.6 31:11 66-157 10-20 13-17 36-38 0-1 763 424 54-188 16-124 Opp 43/23.5 21.10.1 21-5 67-597 64/35.9 30.2 29:39 58-167 12-21 7-12 25-26 0-5 922 519 41-129 9-56 9-66 13 15-37 3 0
2000 36/18.0 23/7.5 22-9 103-877 34/36.0 34.6 30:37 67-150 11-19 12-20 40-45 1-2 897 498 75-258 23-123 16-206 43 11-0 5 1 Opp 39/9.8 11/4.3 19-11 52-412 53/32.9 29.7 29:23 60-151 4-14 7-11 21-25 0-0 780 542 67-262 14-116 7-134 16 9-0 1 1
1998 34/17.6 27/14.6 23-10 86-730 33/37.2 31.0 30:19 69-133 8-13 12-14 58-61 1-1 1055 626 92-397 34-206 10-157 46 12-0 7 0 Opp 62/19.8 14/14.7 25-12 59-544 54/38.8 31.4 29:41 58-159 14-25 6-9 18-25 1-8 1003 605 72-272 9-57 7-4 15 9-4 2 0 1997 28/25.2 27/7.6 25-14 79-739 48/39.9 37.2 30:27 66-156 9-21 14-16 34-40 0-8 1140 676 82-359 26.5-187 13-198 49 21-47 3 0 Opp 54/18.7 23/5.7 28-21 73-598 64/35.9 32.7 29:33 54-164 11-25 7-11 15-18 1-5 782 557 69-238 18.5-110 8-47 20 14-25 0 0
1995 32/19.7 25/13.9 24-11 56-474 49/37.2 36.3 30:47 72-168 13-20 9-16 33-34 0-1 1062 611 Opp 42/19.3 12/3.6 24-11 46-366 50/40.2 33.3 29:13 57-152 8-22 11-14 14-15 2-5 -- -- -- --
18 33 7 --
11 na 0 -- -- 0
29:32 47-138 6-11 11-20 42-43 0-0 1078 654 37-find 1994 48/19.1 27/9.2 27-15 90-794 55/39.7 37.6 Opp 37/18.8 23/5.0 23-12 70-558 52/33.5 28.7 30:28 67-163 9-24 8-9 28-32 1-4 -- -- --
25 --
13 39 4 --
13 0 -- -- 0
1993 29/18.3 46/10.6 33-16 88-727 46/39.4 38.1 Opp 34/17.0 25/3.5 27-18 71-576 65/33.8 26.0
n/a 55-153 n/a 15-21 40-40 0-0 1052 607 32-find 22.5 n/a 42-159 n/a 11-14 11-13 1-5 -- -- -- --
17 29 4 --
15 -- 2 -- -- 0
1992 27/22.3 43/7.3 23-7 81-815 69/37.0 34.6 Opp 37/14.5 22/7.3 20-7 73-662 68/37.4 32.8
n/a 57-163 n/a 10-16 21-21 0-0 930 547 35-98 17-121 n/a 50-164 n/a 4-12 19-19 0-1 -- -- -- --
11 43 4 --
7 -- 0 -- -- 0
1991 27/16.8 25/9.1 28-21 81-672 73/40.8 36.6 Opp 37/16.8 31/10.0 23-13 60-551 72/33.9 30.8
n/a 60-163 n/a 14-17 25-28 1-3 1075 597 61-143 32-184 n/a 39-153 n/a 10-18 12-14 2-5 -- -- -- --
20 36 6 --
13 -- 1 -- -- 0
1990 36.21.5 21/6.0 48-17 70-593 63/38.3 36.0 Opp 36/14.3 24/6.1 35-11 50-480 67/37.5 35.6
n/a 73-178 n/a 13-19 34-36 0-1 1036 631 35-110 40.5-258 n/a 54-155 n/a 12-12 27-27 0-0 -- -- -- --
19 72 6 --
11 -- 1 -- -- 0
1989 27/19.7 37/9.7 34-19 70-633 41/36.4 34.1 Opp 60/17.2 15/6.2 30-15 72-623 72/37.4 32.5
n/a 68-153 n/a 14-18 49-50 1-2 900 585 n/a 57-163 n/a 7-7 14-15 0-0 -- --
39 --
43 --
21 36 2 --
14 -- 0 -- -- 0
1988 29/22.8 34/6.9 43-17 78-639 43/37.2 35.0 Opp 58/18.9 13/7.3 25-10 66-624 70/36.5 33.2
n/a 74-162 n/a 13-20 43-44 2-2 865 552 n/a 43-156 n/a 7-15 15-17 2-2 -- --
60 51.5 -- --
18 50 2 --
8 -- 1 -- -- 0
1987 35/16.3 32/6.9 49-25 77-670 55/36.3 33.8 Opp 44/18.2 14/9.7 36-13 62-492 69/38.8 35.6
n/a 68-176 n/a 17-22 25-26 0-3 868 516 n/a 45-155 n/a 15-22 14-15 0-3 -- --
na --
34 --
14 44 10 --
10 -- 1 -- -- 0
1986 49/20.0 27/7.0 41-12 81-797 40/38.0 35.1 Opp 72/21.3 13/8.8 21-8 76-602 49/39.4 35.6
n/a 74-132 n/a 10-11 50-52 3-3 1056 671 n/a 68-154 n/a 15-17 26-27 4-5 -- --
na --
21 --
18 45 10 --
5 -- 0 -- -- 0
1985 30/17.9 24/10.8 33-12 90-829 55/33.1 31.7 Opp 30/17.2 16/4.8 23-11 65-470 53/38.6 33.7
n/a 57-144 n/a 16-17 34-35 3-4 1160 691 n/a 67-169 n/a 4-13 23-25 0-2 -- --
na --
29 19 45 -- --
9 -- 0 -- -- 0
1984 21/22.5 20/15.9 36-16 83-837 42/35.4 31.6 Opp 45/20.0 16/10.1 27-11 73-662 51/40.2 34.0
n/a 54-138 n/a 7-12 43-45 1-1 980 624 n/a 62-161 n/a 9-15 19-22 3-5 -- --
na --
26 --
22 34 13 --
8 -- 0 -- -- 1
1983 25/20.9 22/6.5 41-20 68-609 49/37.3 33.9 Opp 50/17.4 25/6.6 34-15 68-599 51/38.6 35.8
n/a 71-164 n/a 8-9 25-27 5-7 n/a 57-152 n/a 9-14 21-21 2-4
na --
na --
9 na 9 --
na na 0 -- -- 2
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
na na -- --
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
201
HISTORY
10 - 0 -- na 0
RECORDS
8 24 8 --
2012 REVIEW
1996 41/20.2 30/5.2 33-14 69-576 55/37.9 36.6 30:13 55-148 12-25 2-5 33-35 0-1 1069 625 61-256 27-177 Opp 43/18.9 24/3.0 19-10 64-566 56/38.9 36.1 29:47 63-150 8-11 6-13 35-39 1-1 -- -- -- --
MEET THE EAGLES
1999 36/22.7 31-8.9 23-11 95-788 23/41.1 38.7 30:59 77-140 13-19 6-14 72-75 0-1 898 562 89-326 22-144 15-334 49 8-3 5 2 Opp 63/16.0 9/6.1 25-8 68-566 69/38.3 34.3 29:01 45-158 9-24 6-9 21-21 0-1 850 484 43-156 5-36 9-135 18 11-60 0 0
SERIES RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
OPPONENT
FIRST LAST PLAYED PLAYED SCORE
Alabama Albany (N.Y.) Appalachian State Arkansas State Austin Peay Auburn Bethune-Cookman Catawba Chattanooga Central Arkansas Central Connecticut St. Central Florida The Citadel Coastal Carolina Colgate Colorado State Concord Connecticut Delaware East Carolina Eastern Kentucky Elon Fayetteville State Florida Florida A&M Florida International Florida State Furman Gardner-Webb Georgia Glenville State Hofstra Howard Idaho Illinois State Jackson State Jacksonville Jacksonville State James Madison Johnson C. Smith Liberty Maine Marshall Mars Hill
2011 2009 1932 1986 2008 1991 1984 1982 1984 2006 2006 1982 1988 2006 1998 2007 1993 1998 1997 1984 1988 1998 1999 1986 1984 2003 1988 1985 1982 1992 1994 2000 2012 1990 1999 1985 2012 1992 1985 2000 1984 1987 1989 1982
2011 21-45 2009 29-26 2012 28-31 1986 48-21 2008 34-20 1991 17-32 2002 34-0 1987 27-0 2012 39-31 3ot 2006 28-31 2006 13-17 1991 20-6 2012 21-23 2010 46-23 1998 49-28 2007 34-42 1993 51-13 1998 52-30 2010 10-27 1987 13-16 1993 14-12 2012 41-14 1999 76-0 1996 14-62 2001 60-35 2004 53-32 1990 6-48 2012 38-17 2002 56-0 2012 14-45 1994 66-13 2000 48-20 2012 69-26 1990 28-27 1999 28-17 1985 27-0 2012 58-0 2002 41-3 1992 24-17 2004 84-3 1996 45-14 2011 35-23 1996 13-29 1983 35-9
W
L T
0 1 0 1 0 0 12 15 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 2 1 0 22 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 10 1 0 17 5 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 10 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 8 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 16 8 0 2 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 7 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 2 0 0
OPPONENT
FIRST LAST PLAYED PLAYED SCORE
W
L T
Massachusetts 1998 1999 38-21 1 1 0 McNeese State 2000 2005 20-23 1 2 0 Miami (Fla.) 1932 1994 0-56 1 4 0 Middle Tennessee State 1984 1995 34-26 7 4 0 Mississippi College 1992 1992 30-0 1 0 0 Montana 1989 2000 27-25 2 1 0 Morehead State 2005 2005 63-17 1 0 0 Nevada 1986 1990 36-13 2 0 0 Newberry 1930 1988 55-7 4 5 1 New Hampshire 2004 2004 23-27 0 1 0 Nicholls State 1986 1991 40-6 3 0 0 North Carolina 2009 2009 12-42 0 1 0 North Carolina A&T 1986 1986 52-21 1 0 0 North Dakota State 2006 2012 20-23 0 3 0 Northeast Louisiana (ULM) 1987 1991 13-21 2 2 0 Northern Arizona 1999 1999 72-29 1 0 0 Northern Iowa 1985 1985 40-33 1 0 0 Old Dominion 2011 2012 49-35 2 0 0 1999 1999 41-48 0 1 0 Oregon State Presbyterian College 1983 2011 48-14 3 0 0 Samford 1988 2012 35-16 5 3 0 Savannah State 1983 2010 48-3 9 0 0 South Carolina State 1985 2010 41-16 7 0 0 South Dakota State 2004 2009 6-44 3 1 0 South Florida 1997 1998 28-23 2 0 0 Southern Mississippi 1941 1941 0-67 0 1 0 St. Francis (Pa.) First Meeting Stephen F. Austin 1988 1989 37-34 2 0 0 Tennessee Tech 1985 1986 59-13 2 0 0 Texas State 2005 2005 35-50 0 1 0 Troy 1934 1995 24-21 3 10 0 Tusculum 2011 2011 62-21 1 0 0 U.S. Naval Academy 2010 2010 7-13 0 1 0 Valdosta State 1982 1997 45-26 6 1 1 Villanova 1989 1989 52-36 1 0 0 VMI 1993 2002 52-7 10 0 0 1989 2007 45-21 2 1 0 West Georgia Western Carolina 1941 2012 45-13 21 2 0 Western Illinois 1998 1998 42-14 1 0 0 Western Kentucky 1986 2002 28-31 2 1 0 William & Mary 1997 2010 31-15 1 1 0 Wofford 1982 2012 17-9 12 7 0 Youngstown State 1991 1999 59-24 1 3 0 Inactive programs 66 63 5 Bold type indicates 2013 opponents.
OVERTIME RESULTS
HISTORY
RECORDS
Overall Record: 7-5 Date Oct. 27, 2012 Nov. 6, 2010 Nov. 1, 2008 Oct. 25, 2008 Sept. 27, 2008 Sept. 13, 2008 Oct. 13, 2007 Sept. 22, 2007 Nov. 18, 2006 Oct. 21, 2006 Sept. 3, 2005 Nov. 28, 1987
202
Home: 3-4
Away: 4-1 Neutral: 0-0
Opponent Result at Chattanooga (3OT)............... W 39-31 #1 Appalachian State................ W 21-14 at The Citadel (3OT) ................ W 44-41 at Western Carolina ................. W 38-31 #14 Wofford.................................L 37-38 Northeastern............................. W 34-27 at Elon (2OT)...............................L 33-36 Chattanooga................................L 38-45 Central Arkansas........................L 31-34 #1 Appalachian State (2OT).......L 20-27 at Northeastern......................... W 41-38 Maine (1st Round Playoffs)...... W 31-28
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
To go to OT Hanks’ 24 FG ties game at 24 in 4th GS 16-play, 9:27 TD drive to tie opens 2nd half Mora’s 37 FG ties game at 24 in 4th NCAA record 28-pt 4th qtr comeback Mora hits 25 FG with :06 in regulation Camp catches first TD with 1:01 to go Elon ties game at 30 with 5:36 left Eagle TD with 1:17 remaining ties game at 38 UCA adds 7, GS scoreless in 4th with FG miss ASU ties game with 11 minutes left Eagles score in final drive of regulation GS rallies with 18 2nd-half points
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
For the final Sack by Wilcox & Eubanks Mountaineer fumble ends game Urbano 3-yd TD run after Citadel FG Sack by D. Walker on WCU 4-18 GS 2-point conversion pass inc Northeastern pass incomplete on 4-1 GS 39 FG attempt short GS pass on 4-9 sails high in endzone GS pass on 4-3 incomplete GS passes on final drive incomplete Dudley kicks 24 FG for only GS lead Foley hits 42 FG, GS holds off Bears
All-time Results Georgia Normal School EAGLES GATA
1924 • E.G. Cromartie • 1-0 Parris Island Marines Savannah High School Douglas A&M W
NA NA 6-0
1925 • E.G. Cromartie • 1-2 Richmond Academy Benedictine Brewton-Parker
L NA L NA W NA
W 6-0 T 0-0 W 13-0 L 0-12 L 0-6 L 6-54 W 12-0 W 14-0 W 7-6
2-0 6-0 25-6 6-0 0-16 25-7 26-13 0-0
1928 • H.A. Woodle • 5-5 Waynesboro J.C. Brewton-Parker Cochran A&M Benedictine Tifton Mercer Piedmont Norman Park Douglas Brewton-Parker
W 26-0 L 2-6 L 6-24 W 7-6 L NA W 7-0 L 0-12 L 0-6 W 7-0 W NA
SOUTH Georgia TEACHERS COLLEGE 1929 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 2-1-2 L 13-19 W 62-0 T 7-7 - NA T 0-0 - NA - NA - NA W 13-6
1930 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 3-3-2 L 0-6 T 0-0 L 0-14 W 7-6 L 0-7 W 26-0 - NA T 0-0 W 13-0
7-24 0-7 0-7 0-19 0-16 68-0 7-0 47-0 13-19
1932 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 7-3 Rollon Tifton Gordon Military Norman Park Georgia Military Piedmont Middle Georgia Miami Rollins Appalachian Teachers
L W W W L W W W L W
0-12 27-0 19-0 8-0 6-27 33-12 26-0 19-6 13-20 33-0
1933 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 5-4 Norman Park Gordon Military Brewton-Parker Middle Georgia Rollins South Georgia State Georgia Military Newberry Stetson
W 46-0 W 39-0 W 39-13 L 0-6 L 0-13 W 25-0 W 12-9 L 6-14 L 0-20
1934 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 5-6 Jacksonville Tech Brewton-Parker Stetson Tampa Appalachian Teachers Middle Georgia South Georgia State Georgia Military Newberry Troy State Appalachian Teachers
W L L W W W W L L L L
19-13 0-6 0-19 21-13 22-13 6-0 19-0 0-19 20-21 12-19 6-7
1935 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 3-3-2 Abraham Baldwin A.C. South Georgia State Tampa Georgia Military Troy Tech Appalachian Teachers Middle Georgia Stetson
W T L W L T W L
13-0 14-14 0-19 25-12 26-28 0-0 14-7 6-9
1936 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 2-9 Miami Mercer Troy Tech Stetson Tampa Appalachian Teachers Middle Georgia Gordon Military Brewton-Parker Newberry Rollins
L L L L L L W L W L L
0-44 0-40 0-14 0-24 0-27 0-27 14-7 7-13 14-7 10-13 0-26
1937 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 2-9 Mercer Miami Tampa Stetson Troy Tech Erskine Georgia Military South Georgia State Gordon Military Middle Georgia Armstrong State
L L L L L L L W L L W
0-77 0-40 0-20 0-24 6-12 0-46 6-7 26-6 0-19 0-7 20-14
1939 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 5-5 Stetson Troy Tech Havana Snead Armstrong State Jacksonville Tech South Georgia Middle Georgia Appalachian Teachers Havana
L L W W W W L L L W
0-19 6-7 14-0 13-7 7-0 13-0 6-12 7-13 0-59 27-7
0-19 7-19 17-13 0-14 14-66 14-6 6-46 43-0
1940 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 3-5 Erskine South Georgia Fort Benning Troy State Tampa Middle Georgia Pensacola Armstrong State
L L W L L W L W
1941 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 2-8 L L L L L L W L W L
7-14 0-67 0-7 0-25 0-25 0-7 16-0 0-53 14-7 0-21
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
203
1938 • B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 3-5-1 Tampa Wingate Troy Tech Stetson South Georgia State Armstrong State Snead Middle Georgia Erskine
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Georgia Teachers College
L W L L L L W W T
West Carolina Teachers Mississippi Southern South Georgia State Mercer Troy State Erskine Middle Georgia Oglethorpe South Georgia State Camp Croft
0-40 6-0 0-7 0-28 6-7 7-12 7-0 3-0 6-6
HISTORY
South Georgia J.C. Newberry Middle Georgia Piedmont Norman Park Brewton-Parker Mercer New Year’s Day Benefit Georgia State Teachers
L L L L L W W W L
RECORDS
Richmond Academy Brewton-Parker Middle Georgia South Georgia A&M Piedmont Norman Park South Georgia J.C. Brewton-Parker Tifton
1931• B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith • 3-6 Bowdon Norman Park Middle Georgia Parris Island Piedmont Millen Athletic Club Brewton-Parker Graymont A.C. Newberry
2012 REVIEW
W W W W L W W T
[PLAYED UNDER THE NAMES “CULTURE,” “BLUE TIDE,” AND “TEACHERS”
MEET THE EAGLES
Douglas A&M South Georgia A&M Benedictine Fort Screven Richmond Academy Brewton-Parker Piedmont Institute Brewton-Parker
EARLy FOOTBALL TEAMS
COACHING STAFF
1927 • H.A. Woodle • 6-1-1
2013 SEASON
1926 • E.G. Cromartie • 5-3-1 Douglas A&M Piedmont Institute Benedictine Georgia Military Tifton Richmond Academy Brewton-Parker Fort Screven Brewton-Parker
All-Time Results
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
W GS/Opp Opp L Media Final Date T Score Site Opponent Rank Att. Rank
GEORGIA SOUTHERN COLLEGE 1982 • Erk Russell • NAIA • 7-3-1
S 11 S 18 S 25 O 2 O 9 O 23 O 30 N 6 N 13 N 20 N 27
W W T L W W L L W W W
16-9 42-0 27-27 6-44 56-6 36-14 7-10 7-28 17-3 45-29 31-20
N1 Central Florida N2 Baptist Christian College H Valdosta State A Gardner Webb A Fort Benning H Newberry H Catawba H Wofford A Mars Hill A Valdosta State N3 Florida State J.V.
7,350 7,823 7,724 2,051 5,341 6,050 8,219 5,127 1,000 9,000 5,000
N1 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla. N2 - Savannah, Ga. N3 - Warner Robins, Ga.
COACHING STAFF
1983 • Erk Russell • NCAA Unclassified • 6-5 S 10 S 17 S 24 O 1 O 15 O 22 O 29 N 5 N 12 N 19 N 24
L W L W L L W W W L W
29-33 35-21 27-28 25-11 7-24 24-27 10-3 27-16 35-9 29-34 15-0
H Central Florida N1 Presbyterian College H Troy State H Gardner-Webb A East Tenn. State N2 Newberry A Catawba A Wofford H Mars Hill A Valdosta State A Savannah State
5,815 7,913 7,378 6,278 7,248 4,500 3,917 5,894 9,385 8,000
UNDEFEATED, UNTIED
[1989 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM WINS 15 GAMES]
RECORDS
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
N1 - Savannah, Ga.; N2 - Augusta, Ga.
1986 • Erk Russell • NCAA D-1AA • 13-2
1988 • Erk Russell • NCAA D-1AA • 12-3
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
National Runners-Up
1984 • Erk Russell • NCAA D-1AA • 8-3 S 1 W 14-0 N1 Florida A&M 12,743 S 8 W 41-6 A Presbyterian College 2,464 S 15 W 42-28 A Central Florida 7,124 S 22 L 27-34 A East Carolina ?/- 25,137 S 29 W 48-11 H Liberty 12,097 O 6 W 43-33 N2 Bethune-Cookman 4,700 O 13 W 24-17 H Chattanooga 9,087 #17 O 20 W 41-16 H Newberry 11,420 O 27 W 38-3 H Valdosta State 8,656 N 3 L 17-20 A East Tenn. State 10,112 N 10 L 7-42 A Middle Tenn. State 6,000 #t6 N1 - Savannah, Ga.; N2 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla.
Ranked #9 by NCAA
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS S 7 S 14 S 21 S 28 O 5 O 12 O 26 N 2 N 9 N 16 N 23
W L W W W W W L W W W
27-21 10-35 17-10 19-14 34-0 46-24 38-17 6-21 35-18 46-7 43-30
N1 Florida A&M H Middle Tenn. State A Troy State A Chattanooga H Tennessee Tech H Bethune-Cookman H Newberry A James Madison H Central Florida H East Tenn. State A South Carolina State
18,086 9,227 #1 6,400 8,892 9,152 8,063 12,831 5,000 7,759 8,142 6,543
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 30 D 7 D 14 D 21
W 27-0 H Jackson State 4,128 #15 W 28-21 A Middle Tenn. State -/1 9,500 #1 W 40-33 A Northern Iowa 12,300 #4 W 44-42 N2 Furman 5,306 #2
N1 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla. N2 - Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, Wash.
A 30 S 13 S 20 S 27 O 4 O 11 O 18 N 1 N 8 N 15 N 22
L W W W W W L W W W W
14-38 35-12 34-31 34-14 59-13 52-21 33-35 49-32 33-23 45-35 28-7
#
S 3 S 10 S 17 S 24 O 8 O 15 O 22 O 29 N 5 N 12 N 19
4/20 7,767 #20 4/12 9,121 #12 4/1 15,100 #1 4/2 4,419 #2
N 26 D 3 D 10 D 17
A Florida 1/13 N1 Florida A&M 1/ A Middle Tenn. State 1/4 H Chattanooga 4/- A Tennessee Tech 4/- H Bethune-Cookman 3/- A East Carolina 2/- A Western Kentucky 9/- A Central Florida 5/- H James Madison 5/- H South Carolina State 5/-
W W W W
52-21 55-31 48-38 48-21
H North Carolina A&T H Nicholls State A Nevada N2 Arkansas State
55-7 42-12 13-3 10-26 10-28 43-11 28-14 31-17 27-13 49-21 53-0
H Newberry 12,084 N1 Florida A&M 18,556 A Chattanooga 8,747 A Middle Tenn. State 6,800 A Florida State 59,109 #3 H Northeast Louisiana 20,228 H Bethune-Cookman 16,592 A Central Florida 28,682 A James Madison 10,126 H Samford 20,340 H South Carolina State 17,034
W 38-20 H The Citadel 11,011 #9 W 27-6 H Stephen F. Austin 12,289 #1 W 21-17 H Eastern Kentucky 14,023 #8 L 12-17 N2 Furman 9,714 ^#5
N1 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla.; N2 - Holt Arena - Pocatello, Idaho
N1 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla. N2 - Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, Wash.
1987 • Erk Russell • NCAA D-1AA • 9-4
1989 • Erk Russell • NCAA D-1AA • 15-0
National Quarterfinalist
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Ranked #6 by NCAA
S 5 S 12 S 19 S 26 O 3 O 10 O 17 O 24 O 31 N 7 N 21
W W W L L W W W W W W
NCAA I-AA Playoffs
W L W L W W L W W W W
27-0 14-17 17-13 13-16 34-32 14-13 17-26 37-16 23-20 26-7 30-13
Ranked #1 by NCAA
H Catawba 9,128 N1 Florida A&M 17,268 H Middle Tenn. State 4,527 A East Carolina ?/- 27,411 H Central Florida 15,540 A Bethune-Cookman 5,100 A Northeast Louisiana 17,231 ^#3 A Western Carolina 13,460 H Western Kentucky 13,066 #11 H James Madison 16,734 #8 A South Carolina State 10,048
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 28 W 31-28 H Maine D 5 L 0-19 A Appalachian State 8/1
HISTORY
74,221 21,982 11,000 15,235 6,211 14,321 27,121 13,000 11,137 16,135 12,585
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 29 D 6 D 13 FD 19
1985 • Erk Russell • NCAA D-1AA • 13-2
Ranked #3 by NCAA
Ranked #4 by NCAA
N1 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla.
9,440 #13 9,229 #2
S 2 W S 9 W S 16 W ThS 21 W O 7 W O 14 W O 21 W O 28 W N 4 W N 11 W N 18 W
31-10 48-7 28-0 26-0 35-14 21-13 31-17 52-7 36-21 34-13 63-31
H Valdosta State H West Georgia N1 Florida A&M H Middle Tenn. State H Savannah State A Nicholls State H Central Florida A Samford A James Madison H Chattanooga H Marshall
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 25 D 2 D 9 D 16
W 52-36 H Villanova W 45-3 H Middle Tenn. State W 45-15 H Montana W 37-34 H Stephen F. Austin
N1 - Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla.
204
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
16,007 11,939 13,481 16,449 #10 20,507 5,286 19,640 6,042 11,685 24,078 16,323 10,161 #16 11,272 #10 10,421 #6 25,725 #3
All-time Results GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 1990 • Tim Stowers • NCAA D-1AA • 12-3
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS W L L L W W W W W W W
17-10 13-16 6-48 34-42 33-14 17-14 38-17 54-7 31-13 23-23 31-24
H Valdosta State 1/- A Middle Tenn. State 1/4 A Florida State 6/3 H Eastern Kentucky 9/3 H Northeast Louisiana 17/15 A Marshall 14/11 A Central Florida 12/- H Savannah State 12/- H James Madison 9/- A Chattanooga 8/- H Samford 7/-
15,180 15,000 #1 62,111 17,373 #5 16,048 #14 17,039 16,258 #18 19,331 21,067 5,710 18,271
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 24 D 1 D 8 D 15
W 31-0 H The Citadel W 28-27 H Idaho W 44-7 H Central Florida W 36-13 H Nevada
3/15 3/13 3/18 3/4
11,881 #15 11,571 #13 13,183 #18 23,204 #4
1991 • Tim Stowers • NCAA D-1AA • 7-4 L W L W L W W W L W W
17-32 29-6 13-21 28-21 6-10 44-6 24-21 20-6 17-19 19-12 40-6
A Auburn 1/18 H Savannah State 1/- A Northeast Louisiana 1/- A Florida A&M 8/- A Eastern Kentucky 7/3 H Western Carolina 15/- A James Madison 15/9 H Central Florida 15/- H Youngstown State 14/- H Troy State H Nicholls State
79,124 14,312 16,281 18 12,525 16,200 #2 19,190 12,119 #16 19,063 16,461 ^#13 18,590 14,493
H Florida A&M 14/- H Valdosta State A Furman -/13 H Savannah State 17/- A Georgia 16/13 H James Madison 15/- H Jacksonville State 12/- H Middle Tenn. State 11/3 H Mississippi College 8/- H Troy State 6/- A Youngstown State 12/6
12,708 12,586 14,879 16,706 85,434 13,714 16,366 14,077 16,740 15,665 8,984
15
#8 #4 #7
S 3 L 0-56 A Miami (Fla.) 3/6 54,058 #6 S 10 L 14-15 H West Georgia 9/- 12,159 S 17 L 13-34 H * Marshall 21/1 14,411 #2 S 24 W 56-20 A * Chattanooga 7,324 O 1 W 49-0 H * VMI 13,072 O 8 L 31-35 A * Western Carolina -/17 10,212 O 15 W 34-31 H * Appalachian State -/18 12,552 #17 O 22 W 24-23 H * East Tenn. State 15,894 25/- 12,161 N 5 W 31-26 A * Furman N 12 W 66-13 H Glenville State 24/- 13,197 24/- 18,559 N 19 L 15-17 A * The Citadel
1993 • Tim Stowers • NCAA D-1AA • 10-3, 7-1 SoCon
1995 • Tim Stowers • NCAA D-1AA • 9-4, 5-3 SoCon
National Quarterfinalists Southern Conference Champions
National Quarterfinalists
Ranked #2 by NCAA
S 4 W 35-3 H Savannah State S 11 W 16-6 H * The Citadel S 18 L 3-13 A * Marshall S 25 W 45-0 H * Chattanooga O 2 L 7-30 A Miami (Fla.) O 9 W 19-18 H * Western Carolina O 16 W 34-28 A * Appalachian State O 23 W 57-0 A * VMI N 6 W 31-19 H * Furman N 13 W 51-13 H Concord N 20 W 31-24 A * East Tenn. State
11/- 11,645 8/24 12,921 7/1 29,464 #9 8/- 13,771 7/3 43,147 #15 8/20 14,133 6/- 10,939 6/- 5,600 3/- 17,984 3/- 12,706 2/- 4,615
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 27 W 14-12 H Eastern Kentucky 2/18 D 4 L 14-34 A Youngstown State 2/7
7,278 #17 9,503 ^#7
Ranked #15 by Sports Network
S 2 S 9 S 16 S 23 O 7 O 14 O 21 O 28 N 4 N 11 N 18
W W L W W L W L W W W
27-12 34-26 7-37 35-9 42-0 17-27 27-0 16-21 27-20 7-6 31-13
H South Carolina State 24/- N1 Middle Tenn. State 17/- A * Marshall 13/4 H * Chattanooga 18/- H * Western Carolina 14/ H * Appalachian State 13/2 H * The Citadel 17/- A * East Tenn. State 13/- H * Furman 22/- A Liberty 21/- N2 * VMI 17/-
13,084 9,529 25 19,983 #6 13,503 11,430 8,797 #2 14,201 4,977 15,305 3,325 18,559
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 25 W 24-21 A Troy State D 2 L 0-45 A Montana
15/3 6,000 #3 15/8 18,518 ^#8
COACHING STAFF
A 31 S 7 S 14 S 21 O 5 O 12 O 19 O 26 N 2 N 16 N 23
17-28 24-13 21-0 21-7 7-34 24-17 10-0 13-10 30-0 0-21 10-21
2013 SEASON
S 1 S 8 S 15 S 22 S 29 O 6 O 20 O 27 N 3 N 10 N 17
L W W W L W W W W L L
EAGLES GATA
Ranked #3 by NCAA
1994 • Tim Stowers • NCAA D-1AA • 6-5, 5-3 SoCon
1992 • Tim Stowers • NCAA D-1AA • 7-4 S 5 S 12 S 19 O 3 O 10 O 17 O 24 O 31 N 7 N 14 N 21
N1 - Georgia Dome - Atlanta, Ga.; N2 - Oyster Bowl - Norfolk, Va.
MEET THE EAGLES
Another Championship [JOE ROSS ACKNOWLEDGES THE FANS AS THE EAGLES WIN THEIR FOURTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP]
2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
205
All-Time Results
COACHING STAFF
2013 SEASON
EAGLES GATA
1996 • Frank Ellwood • NCAA D-1AA • 4-7, 2-6 SoCon A 31 S 7 S 21 S 28 O 5 O 12 O 19 O 26 N 2 N 9 N 16
W L L L W W L L L L W
28-14 14-62 13-29 21-23 20-17 38-28 28-35 20-35 14-17 14-21 45-14
A South Carolina State 18/- A Florida 18/4 H * Marshall 13/1 A * Chattanooga 23/- H * VMI 25/- A * Western Carolina H * Appalachian State -/21 A * The Citadel H * East Tenn. State -/9 A * Furman -/15 H Liberty
9,526 84,963 ^#1 13,977 ^#1 6,324 12,041 7,678 11,074 25 9,427 12,611 #t8 11,616 #13 10,959
1997 • Paul Johnson • NCAA D-1AA • 10-3, 7-1 SoCon Ranked #8 by Sports Network & USA Today/ESPN
National Quarterfinalists Southern Conference Champions A 30 W 45-26 H Valdosta State 10,572 S 6 L 28-29 H William & Mary 23/3 10,329 S 20 W 22-7 A * Wofford 20/- 7,236 20/22 10,128 S 27 W 37-10 H * Chattanooga O 4 W 49-0 A * VMI 17/- 5,208 11/- 11,368 O 1 W 30-7 H * Western Carolina O 18 L 12-24 A * Appalachian State 9/- 13,887 22 O 25 W 49-7 H * The Citadel 16/- 14,731 N 1 W 38-30 A * East Tenn. State 14/12 5,629 N 8 W 30-13 H * Furman 11/- 18,269 N 15 W 24-23 A South Florida 8/- 30,470
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 29 W 52-37 H Florida A&M D 6 L 7-16 A Delaware
8/10 10,409 #10 8/3 11,203 #3
1998 • Paul Johnson • NCAA D-1AA • 14-1, 8-0 SoCon
2012 REVIEW
MEET THE EAGLES
Ranked #1 by Sports Network, #2 by USA Today/ESPN
National Runners-Up Southern Conference Champions S 5 W 31-17 H Elon 6/- 13,233 6/- 10,803 S 12 W 51-32 H Jacksonville State S 19 W 45-10 H * Wofford 3/- 8,649 S 26 W 42-25 A * Chattanooga 3/- 6,574 O 3 W 63-7 H * VMI 3/- 9,687 O 10 W 28-21 A * Western Carolina 2/- 9,671 O 17 W 37-24 H * Appalachian State 2/3 20,353 #7 O 24 W 51-34 A * The Citadel 1/- 14,222 O 31 W 47-26 H * East Tenn. State 1/- 15,189 N 7 W 45-17 A * Furman 1/- 10,201 N 14 W 28-23 H South Florida 1/19 14,161 19
“THE RUN”
[A STUNNING DISPLAY OF HIS DETERMINATION AND POWER, ADRIAN PETERSON’S RUN IS UNFORGETTABLE]
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 8 D 5 D 12 D 19
W W W L
49-28 52-30 42-14 43-55
H Colgate H Connecticut H Western Illinois N1 Massachusetts
1/- 7,676 # 1/8 9,762 #8 1/4 11,140 #4 1/12 17,501 ^#12
N1 - Finley Stadium - Chattanooga, Tenn.
2000 • Paul Johnson • NCAA D-1AA • 13-2, 7-1 SoCon
2001 • Paul Johnson • NCAA D-1AA • 12-2, 8-1 SoCon
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Southern Conference Champions
National Semifinalists Southern Conference Champions
S 2 L 7-29 A Georgia 1/10 86,520 #20 S 9 W 57-12 H Johnson C. Smith 1/- 16,684 S 16 W 24-17 H * Wofford 2/- 14,055 23 S 23 W 31-10 A * Chattanooga 2/- 15,072 S 30 W 56-3 H * VMI 2/- 13,794 O 7 W 42-24 A * Western Carolina 1/- 7,114 O 14 W 34-28 H * Appalachian State 1/5 21,899 #4 O 21 W 27-10 A * The Citadel 1/- 12,391 O 28 W 42-7 H * East Tenn. State 1/- 17,008 N 4 L 10-45 A * Furman 1/11 15,127 #10 N 11 W 32-9 H Elon 6/- 14,084
S 1 W 69-6 H Savannah State 1/- 23,167 S 8 W 38-7 H Delaware 1/15 16,105 S 22 W 70-7 H * Chattanooga 1/- 14,656 S 29 W 31-14 A * VMI 1/- 4,952 O 6 W 50-14 H * Western Carolina 1/- 17,804 O 13 W 27-18 A * Appalachian State 1/8 15,331 #6 O 20 W 14-6 H * The Citadel 1/- 18,637 O 27 L 16-19 A * East Tenn. State 1/- 5,543 N 3 W 20-10 H * Furman 4/2 21,593 #2 N 10 W 27-21 A * Elon 2/- 10,632 N 24 W 48-10 A * Wofford 2/- 6,685
NCAA I-AA Playoffs
NCAA I-AA Playoffs
Ranked #1 by Sports Network & USA Today/ESPN
1999 • Paul Johnson • NCAA D-1AA • 13-2, 7-1 SoCon Ranked #1 by Sports Network, #2 by USA Today/ESPN
HISTORY
RECORDS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Southern Conference Champions S 4 S 11 S 18 S 25 O 2 O 9 O 16 O 23 O 30 N 6 N 13
W W L W W W L W W W W
76-0 55-14 41-48 49-10 62-0 70-7 16-17 34-17 55-6 41-38 51-14
H Fayetteville State 1/- 15,876 A * Wofford 1/- 8,048 A Oregon State 1/- 27,031 H * Chattanooga 1/- 14,746 A * VMI 1/- 5,967 H * Western Carolina 1/- 16,406 A * Appalachian State 1/11 19,891 #9 H * The Citadel 5/- 18,536 A * East Tenn. State 4/19 5,953 H * Furman 4/7 18,636 #12 A Jacksonville State 3/- 8,639
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 27 D 4 D 11 D 18
W W W W
72-29 38-21 28-17 59-24
H Northern Arizona 2/17 7,140 #16 H Massachusetts 2/10 13,121 #7 H Illinois State 2/5 12,299 #3 N1 Youngstown State 2/9 20,052 #2
N 25 D 2 D 9 D 16
W W W W
42-17 48-20 27-18 27-25
H McNeese State H Hofstra A Delaware N1 Montana
5/16 5,350 #16 5/12 7,139 #7 5/2 15,035 #3 5/1 17,156 #2
N1 - Finley Stadium - Chattanooga, Tenn.
N1 - Finley Stadium - Chattanooga, Tenn.
206
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
Ranked #1 by Sports Network, #2 by USA Today/ESPN
D 1 W 60-35 H Florida A&M 2/22 9,884 #22 D 8 W 38-24 H Appalachian State 2/8 9,352 #6 D 15 L 17-24 H Furman 2/4 11,827 #2
All-time Results 2002 • Mike Sewak • NCAA D-1AA • 11-3, 7-1 SoCon Ranked #3 by Sports Network & USA Today/ESPN
L W L W W W W W W W W
19-22 56-0 7-14 38-10 52-7 41-24 36-20 28-24 40-7 42-21 41-3
A Delaware H Gardner-Webb H * Wofford A * Chattanooga H * VMI A * Western Carolina A * Appalachian State H * The Citadel H * East Tenn. State A * Furman H Jacksonville State
5/22 12/- 9/- 18/- 18/- 18/- 13/3 10/- 9/- 9/4 4/-
NCAA I-AA Playoffs
N 30 W 34-0 H Bethune-Cookman 2/11 D 7 W 31-7 W Maine 2/7 D 14 L 28-31 H Western Kentucky 2/15
19,056 18,895 15,564 14 8,566 15,621 7,749 15,146 #10 16,427 16,106 15,794 #9 8,544
Southern Conference Champions S 4 L 28-48 A Georgia 10/4 92,746 #7 S 11 W 84-3 H Johnson C. Smith 10/- 14,812 S 18 W 58-14 H * Wofford 8/3 17,170 18 3/- 6,160 S 25 W 51-17 A * Chattanooga O 2 W 48-14 H * Elon 3/- 12,821 3/- 10,970 O 9 W 38-16 A * Western Carolina O 16 W 54-7 H * Appalachian State 2/15 22,421 O 23 W 42-7 A * The Citadel 2/- 12,472 O 30 W 63-7 H South Dakota State 2/- 17,463 N 6 L 22-29 A * Furman 2/3 17,145 #5 N 13 W 53-32 A Florida International 6/- 5,000 Tr2
NCAA I-AA Playoffs
N 27 L 23-27 H New Hampshire 7,395 #15 6,708 #6 6,573 ^#1
2003 • Mike Sewak • NCAA D-1AA • 7-4, 5-3 SoCon Ranked #24 by Sports Network
6,053 #6
2005 • Mike Sewak • NCAA D-1AA • 8-4, 5-2 SoCon Ranked #9 by Sports Network
S 3 Wot 41-28 A Northeastern 6/- 5,354 S 10 L 20-23 H McNeese State 5/- 20,607 S 17 L 17-21 A * Wofford 14/- 7,362 Chattanooga 15,330 S 24 W 48-10 H * O 1 W 49-7 A * Elon 9,875 21/- 14,156 O 8 W 45-7 H * Western Carolina O 15 L 7-24 A * Appalachian State 16/19 21,486 ^#1 O 22 W 49-14 H * The Citadel 24/- 17,292 O 29 W 55-42 A South Dakota State 19/- 4,128 N 5 W 27-24 H * Furman 14/1 19,808 #3 N 12 W 63-17 H Morehead State 10/- 10,250
NCAA I-AA Playoffs N 26 L 35-50 A Texas State
[GEORGIA SOUTHERN TAKES DOWN ANOTHER TOP-RANKED TEAM WITH A 2005 WIN OVER FURMAN]
Ranked #17 by Sports Network
S 8 W 45-21 H West Georgia 21,489 S 15 W 42-34 A Coastal Carolina 8,448 S 22 Lot 38-45 H * Chattanooga 18,785 Western Carolina 15,486 S 29 W 50-21 H * O 6 W 41-38 H South Dakota State 15,912 19 21/- 5,429 23 O 13 L2ot 33-36 A * Elon O 20 W 38-35 A * Appalachian State -/5 28,202 #1 O 27 W 21-17 H * The Citadel 22/25 18,506 Wofford 17/10 12,124 #6 N 3 W 38-35 * N 10 L 22-24 * Furman 11/- 23,373 N 17 L 34-42 A Colorado State 16/- 14,332
2008 • Chris Hatcher • NCAA D-1 FCS • 6-5, 5-3 SoCon A 30 L 21-45 A Georgia 17/1 92,746 S 6 W 34-20 H Austin Peay 16/- 18,225 S 13 Wot 34-27 H Northeastern 15/- 17,491 S 20 L 20-22 H * Elon 14/18 17,049 S 27 Lot 37-38 H * Wofford 22/11 17,958 O 4 W 52-28 A * Chattanooga 5,616 O 18 L 36-37 H * Appalachian State 25/2 20,851 O 25 Wot 38-31 A * Western Carolina 8,327 N 1 W3ot 44-41 A * The Citadel 11,190 N 8 L 17-27 H * Samford 17,436 N 15 W 17-10 A * Furman -/16 10,496
#13 17 #9 #5
MEET THE EAGLES
HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE
6/4 10,000 #4
2007 • Chris Hatcher • NCAA D-1 FCS • 7-4, 4-3 SoCon
COACHING STAFF
S 6 W 35-0 H Savannah State 2/- 19,470 S 13 L 15-34 A McNeese State 2/3 17,189 #8 S 20 L 14-20 A * Wofford 6/25 9,648 #3 S 27 W 34-3 H * Chattanooga 16/- 18,623 O 4 W 37-35 H Florida International 13/- 10,409 Tr1 O 11 W 31-25 H * Western Carolina 11/- 15,708 O 18 L 21-28 A * Appalachian State 10/- 13,879 O 25 L 24-28 H * The Citadel 19/- 15,988 N 1 W 34-22 A * East Tenn. State 25/- 4,235 N 8 W 29-24 H * Furman -/18 14,562 N 15 W 37-13 A * Elon 24/- 2,834
4/5
2006 • Brian VanGorder • NCAA D-1AA • 3-8, 2-5 SoCon S 9 L 13-17 H Central Conn. State 20,178 S 16 W 38-21 H Coastal Carolina 24/- 17,303 #14 S 23 L 26-27 A * Chattanooga 19/- 8,228 S 30 W 24-14 A * Western Carolina -/24 10,483 O 7 L 14-34 H North Dakota State 21/11 13,892 14 W 28-21 H * Elon 14,825 O O 21 L2ot 20-27 H * Appalachian State -/1 19,438 ^#1 O 28 L 21-24 A * The Citadel 12,129 N 4 L 10-28 H * Wofford 12,486 23 N 11 L 10-13 A * Furman -/10 13,287 #12 N 18 Lot 31-34 H Central Arkansas 11,159
2013 SEASON
A 29 S 7 S 21 S 28 O 5 O 12 O 19 O 26 N 2 N 9 N 16
Ranked #10 by Sports Network
EAGLES GATA
National Semifinalists Southern Conference Champions
2004 • Mike Sewak • NCAA D-1AA • 9-3, 6-1 SoCon
2012 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
207
EAGLES GATA 2013 SEASON COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES
No. 1 GOES DOWN
EAGLES FIGHT FOR PLAYOFF BERTH WITH WIN OVER TOP-RANKED MOUNTAINEERS The Georgia Southern defense held top-ranked and previously undefeated Appalachian State scoreless in the second half, then recovered a Mountaineer fumble in overtime for a 21-14 victory at Paulson Stadium in 2010. The November 6th win ended ASU’s 26-game Southern Conference win streak dating back to 2007 and helped position the Eagles for a playoff berth.
2009 • Chris Hatcher • NCAA D-1 FCS •5-6, 4-4 SoCon S 5 W 29-26 H Albany (N.Y.) 18,118 S 12 L 6-44 A South Dakota State -/25 12,354 #11 S 19 W 27-3 H * Western Carolina 17,633 S 26 L 14-28 A * Elon -/13 10,189 9 O 3 W 26-21 A * Wofford 8,490 O 10 L 12-42 A North Carolina 47,000 # O 17 W 30-20 H * Chattanooga 17,357 O 24 L 16-52 A * Appalachian State -/9 26,215 #3 N 7 L 10-31 A * Samford 7,730 N 14 L 22-30 H * Furman 17,922 N 21 W 13-6 H * The Citadel 12,611
2010 • Jeff Monken • NCAA D-1 FCS • 10-5, 5-3 SoCon Ranked #5 by Sports Network, #6 by FCS Coaches
2012 REVIEW
National Semifinalists S 4 W 48-3 H Savannah State 20,430 S 11 L 7-13 A Navy 33,391 # S 18 W 43-26 A Coastal Carolina 8,857 S 25 W 38-21 H * Elon 24/10 18,302 O 9 L 31-33 H * Wofford 13/25 21,403 #6 O 16 L 27-35 A * Chattanooga 18/- 17,414 O 23 W 20-0 A * The Citadel 10,385 O 30 L 13-20 H * Samford 15,341 N 6 Wot 21-14 H * Appalachian State -/1 20,073 #4 N 13 W 28-6 A * Western Carolina 6,244 20 W 32-28 A * Furman 11,781 N
2011 • Jeff Monken • NCAA D-1 FCS • 11-3, 7-1 SoCon
2012 • Jeff Monken • NCAA D-1 FCS • 10-4, 6-2 SoCon
National Semifinalists Southern Conference Champions
National Semifinalists Southern Conference Champions
S 3 W 31-17 A * Samford 3/- 8,714 S 10 W 62-21 H Tusculum 2/- 21,812 S 24 W 52-20 H * Western Carolina 1/- 19,067 O 1 W 41-14 A * Elon 1/- 7,195 O 8 W 28-27 H * Chattanooga 1/23 20,593 O 15 W 50-20 H * Furman 1/- 19,221 O 22 W 48-14 H Presbyterian 1/- 16,392 O 29 L 17-21 A * Appalachian State 1/5 30,018 #12 N 5 W 14-12 H * The Citadel 4/- 18,408 N 12 W 31-10 A * Wofford 3/9 10,208 #13 N 19 L 21-45 A Alabama 2/3 101,821 ^#1
S 1 W 58-0 H Jacksonville 3/- 20,132 S 8 L 21-23 A * The Citadel 3/- 12,299 S 22 W 26-23 H * Elon 10 18,353 S 29 W 35-16 H * Samford (25/-) 20,832 O 6 W 45-13 A * at Western Carolina 9,514 O 13 W 17-9 H * Wofford (4/5) 20,983 #7 O 20 W 28-17 A * Furman 11,191 O 27 W3ot 39-31 A * Chattanooga 8,908 N 3 L 28-31 H * Appalachian State 14/15 22,155 #9 N 10 W 69-26 H Howard 18,069 N 17 L 21-45 A Georgia 5/4 92,746 #5
NCAA FCS Playoffs
NCAA FCS Playoffs
Ranked #4 by Sports Network, #3 by FCS Coaches
D 3 W 55-48 H Old Dominion 2/10 13,226 #10 D 10 W 35-23 H Maine 2/13 12,886 #8 D 17 L 7-35 A North Dakota State 2/4 18,108 ^#1
Ranked #3 by Sports Network & FCS Coaches
D 1 W 24-16 H Central Arkansas D 8 W 49-35 A Old Dominion D 14 L 20-23 A North Dakota State
/10 8,888 #10 /3 20,068 #6 /1 18,484 ^#1
N 27 D 4 D 11 D 18
W W W L
41-16 31-15 23-20 10-27
H South Carolina State 22/11 11,577 #16 A William & Mary 22/4 8,243 #10 A Wofford 22/6 11,823 #6 A Delaware 22/5 10,317 #2
HISTORY
RECORDS
NCAA FCS PlayOffs
*- Southern Conference regular-season game; # - played in postseason ^ - national champion
208
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES FOOTBALL
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
AUGUST
31
SAVANNAH STATE
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
SEPTEMBER
6 P.M.
7
ST. FRANCIS (PA.)
6 P.M.
14 28
at Wofford * CHATTANOOGA *
7 p.m. 6 P.M.
HIGH SCHOOL BAND DAY/JUNIOR EAGLE CLUB
FAMILY WEEKEND
OCTOBER
5 12
26
at Samford * THE CITADEL *
MILITARY APPRECIATION/CAMP OUT/ CHEERLEADER FOR A DAY
at Appalachian State *
NOVEMBER
2
9
16 23
3 p.m. 1 P.M. 3:30 p.m.
FURMAN *
2 P.M.
WESTERN CAROLINA*
2 P.M.
at Elon* at Florida
3 p.m. TBA
BLUE OUT
HOMECOMING/ALL-SPORTS REUNION
HOME games in CAPS / * Southern Conference game / All times Eastern