2013 Mercer University Football Media Guide by David Beall

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Location: Macon, Ga. Enrollment: 8,341 Founded: 1833 Nickname: Bears Colors: Orange and Black Affilliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Atlantic Sun Stadium (Capacity): Mercer University Stadium (10,000) President: William D. Underwood Alma Mater: Oklahoma Baptist (1982) Athletics Director: Jim Cole Alma Mater: Mercer, 1993 Athletics Phone: (478) 301-2994 Athletics Fax: (478) 301-2061 Sr. Assoc. AD/SWA: Sybil Blalock Asst. AD/Director of Sports Medicine: Amos Mansfield Asst. AD/Director of Marketing/Football Ops.: Daniel Tate Asst. AD/Director of Facility Operations: Michael Ellis Asst. AD/Administrative Services: Meredith Eaker Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. Jeffery Hugdahl Website: www.mercerbears.com COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Alma Mater: Career Record/Seasons: Record at Mercer/Seasons: E-mail: Football Phone:

Bobby Lamb Furman (1987) 67-40/Nine 0-0 football@mercer.edu (478) 301-2713

Assistant Coaches

Mike Kolakowski: Casey Vogt: Justin Brown: Grant Cain:

Quick Facts 3 Mercer University Stadium 4-5 Football Historical Timeline 6-7 William D. Underwood 8 Jim Cole 9 Bobby Lamb 10-12 Assistant Coaches 13-21 Football Support Staff 22 Media Relations 23 Roster 24-25 Meet the Players 26-43 Mercer on the Air 44 Athletics Tradition 45 Pioneer Football League 46 The Mercer Experience 47-50 All-Time Results 51-63 All-Time Opponents 64-65 All-Time Scoring Leaders 66-67 CREDITS

The 2013 Mercer football media guide is a publication of the Mercer University Athletic Media Relations Department. The guide was written and edited by David Beall. Cover design by David Beall. Editorial assistance by Andy Stabell and Jason Farhadi. Photography by Mercer Media Relations and Saldivia-Jones Photography.

Position

Assistant HC/Def. Coord./Outside Linebackers Offensive Coord./Offensive Line Defensive Line Recruiting Coord./Inside Linebackers/ Co-Special Teams Coach Mitch Doolittle: Secondary Coach/ Co-Special Teams Coach Carter Barfield: Running Backs Chino Fontenette: Wide Receivers Dominique Davenport: Defensive Quality Control Will Patterson: Tight Ends Aaron Kanner: Kickers PROGRAM HISTORY

Overall Record: First Game: Last Game:

123-136-8 1892 (Georgia, L, 50-0) (First Football Game in State of Georgia) 1941 (Chattanooga, L, 40-13) 2013 MERCER BEARS

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FOOTBALL TIMELINE season, Mercer plays its final game: a 40-13 loss to Chattanooga.

From Then... um, built at a cost of $100,000 and 1892 - Mercer plays its first- later called Porter Stadium, is dedi1 ever collegiate football game cated. The stadium was located on versus the University of Georgia in the property now occupied by the January of 1892. It is the first-ever Hilton Garden Inn near the main football game in the state of Geor- campus entrance. gia, as well as one of the first to be played in the deep south. 1933 - A crowd of 8,340 at Porter Stadium shells out between $1.10 $2.25 each for a Homecoming Day 1892 - In the fall of 1892, Mer- game ticket to see Georgia narrowly 2 cer takes on Georgia Tech in edge Mercer 13-12 in what was rethe first-ever game of the Yellow garded as one of the most thrilling Jackets’ storied football history and defeats Tech 12-6 at Macon’s Central City Park.

2007-08 - President Underwood holds a series of campus forums to receive input from students, faculty and staff about the prospect of resuming competition in intercollegiate football.

2008-09 - A Football Task Force composed of Mercer trustees, faculty, staff and Mercer Athletic Foundation members is appointed by President Underwood. The task force holds several meetings

1906 - Mercer hires its first “paid” games played in the Bears-Bulldogs throughout the year to study the feafootball coach: E.E. Tarr. rivalry. sibility of resuming competition in intercollegiate football. 1912 - Mercer ties Florida 0-0 to 1937 - Mercer scores its largest shut out the Gators for the fifth time margin of victory with a 77-0 win in as many meetings between the over Georgia Teachers College. schools. 1925 - The new Centennial Stadi-

3 Nov. 19, 2010 - Mercer an-

nounces that its Board of Trustees has voted to reinstate football as 1941 - After a decision is made to an NCAA Division I nondisband football following the 1941 scholarship intercollegiate

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FOOTBALL TIMELINE sport beginning with the 2013 season and announces that it is seeking membership in the Pioneer Football League.

To Now... Feb. 27, 2012 - Mercer holds open tryout for all students on campus.

4 Jan. 20, 2011 - Bobby Lamb

July 5, 2012 - Synthetic turf is laid at the newly named William H. Anderson II Family Field.

is introduced as Mercer’s 19th March 7, 2012 - Mercer head coach head football coach. Bobby Lamb announces Grant Cain and Justin Brown as members of his coaching staff. June 13, 2011 - Mercer announces Pioneer Football League Conference affiliation.

Aug. 27, 2012 - Mercer holds first official practice for the first time in over 70 years as 104 players take the field.

6 April 21, 2012 - Mercer an-

7 April 13, 2013 - Over 4,000

nounces preliminary sales of

spectators on hand for inaugural spring game.

the 2013 season ticket package at May 30, 2013 - Mercer announces transition to scholarship football 5 Nov. 11, 2011 - Mercer breaks the annual “Big Bear Event.” and move to the historic Southern ground and unveils plans for Conference beginning in the fall of its new football and lacrosse com2014. plex. July 2, 2012 - Mercer head coach Bobby Lamb adds four more coachFeb. 3, 2012 - Mercer head coach es to his staff in Mike Kolakowski, Bobby Lamb receives first signing Casey Vogt, Mitch Doolittle and day recruits. Carter Barfield. 2013 MERCER BEARS

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WILLIAM D. UNDERWOOD

University President

resident Underwood has led Mercer during a period of dynamic growth and development for the University. Since his arrival as Mercer’s 18th President in 2006, enrollment has increased by over 20 percent to more than 8,400 students. Mercer has launched its second and third medical school campuses (Savannah and Columbus), initiated a master’slevel physician assistant program and a doctoral-level program in physical therapy and added Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction. Reflecting an increased emphasis on research, Mercer now meets the criteria established by the Carnegie Foundation for classification as a research-doctoral university. Over the past five years, the number of Ph.D. students has increased from fewer than 25 to more than 240, while the amount of annual externally funded research expenditures has grown to approximately $30 million. In addition to increased levels of funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, Mercer scientists have for the first time been funded as eminent cancer scientists by the Georgia Cancer Coalition, while other Mercer scientists are now receiving funding to support their research through the Georgia Research Alliance.

The University has intensified its longstanding commitment to servicelearning and community engagement under President Underwood’s leadership. During the spring of 2009, Mercer announced a $5 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support continued revitalization of the College Hill Corridor between campus and downtown Macon. The groundbreaking Mercer On Mission program, launched in 2007, has been recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative as “an exemplary approach to addressing a specific global challenge.” Mercer earned the highest federal recognition for community engagement by the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2009 and in 2008 became the only university in Georgia to receive the Carnegie Foundation’s designation for “Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.” Prior to joining Mercer, President Underwood served at Baylor University as Interim President and held the prestigious Leon Jaworski Chair at the Baylor School of Law. President Underwood is an accomplished educator and scholar. He was designated a Master Teacher at Baylor in recognition of extraordinary classroom teaching over an extended period. In 2008, the Baylor Alumni Association presented him with its W.R. White Distinguished Service Award. An elected member of the American Law Institute and the American Bar Foundation, President Underwood was awarded the J.D. degree summa cum laude by the University of Illinois College of Law in 1985, where he graduated as class salutatorian and was an editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. Following graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Sam D. Johnson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, prior to practicing law for several years with a large law firm in Dallas. He also holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, where he met his spouse, Lesli. They have two children, Jessica and William.

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JIM COLE

Director of Athletics

im Cole assumed duties as Director of Athletics for Mercer University on July 1, 2010. Prior to being named Director of Athletics, Cole served as Mercer’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs, heading up the Mercer Athletics Foundation, while also serving as a State Representative in Georgia. During his time as Director of Athletics, Cole has imparted visionary leadership, which has helped vault Mercer into the upper echelon of athletic programs both within the Atlantic Sun Conference and the southeast region. Since his arrival, Mercer student-athletes have made NCAA Tournament appearances in women’s soccer, men’s golf and baseball. Both basketball teams have also earned postseason berths, as the women participated in the 2012 Women’s Basketball Invitational and the men won the 2012 CollegeInsider.com Tournament before advancing to the National Invitational Tournament round of 16 in 2013. Cole has also been a key factor in the university’s revival of the football program, set to take the field in the fall of 2013. Numerous facility upgrades have also taken place under his watch, including the construction of the Moye Family Football & Lacrosse Complex as well as the installation of a state-of-the art LED video scoreboards at the football, basketball and baseball venues. A native of Augusta, Ga., Cole came to Mercer as a student-athlete on academic scholarship in 1990 and lettered in baseball from 1990-1993. He was a recipient of the Charles C. Morgan Outstanding Student-Athlete Award and graduated with honors from the University in 1993. Cole was drafted as a pitcher by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993 and was named the franchise’s Organizational Player of the Year and a finalist for the TOPPS Minor League Player of the Year Award in 1994. After an injury ended his professional baseball career, he returned to Mercer in 1997 to earn his MBA, while serving as a graduate assistant and pitching coach for the baseball team. In 1998 he served as pitching coach for the Madison Black Wolves minor league team in Madison, Wis. Cole then entered private business before being elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, where he served from 2004-2010. Cole served as the legislative voice under the Gold Dome for the constituents of House District 125 - which includes Jasper County and parts of Monroe, Jones and Lamar Counties. His legislative duties included membership on the Appropriations Economic Development Sub-Committee, overseeing areas of the budget that deal with agriculture, community affairs, economic development and transportation. In addition, Cole served on the Rules, Judiciary Non-Civil and State Planning and Community Affairs Committees. Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Cole to serve as senior administration floor leader in early 2009, having served formerly as assistant floor leader from 2007-2008. After leaving the political arena to assume the role as Mercer’s AD, Cole was called on to continue his commitment of service to the people of the state of Georgia. In 2010, he was elected by his former constituents in Georgia’s House and Senate to represent the 8th Congressional District on the state’s Department of Transportation Board. Cole is an active community leader throughout the state. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Leadership Georgia, he is a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church. Cole is married to the former Gaylyn Lawson of Forsyth, where they live with their two children, Caroline and Lawson.

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HEAD COACH BOBBY LAMB

HEAD COACH BOBBY LAMB BORN Dec. 24, 1962 HOMETOWN Augusta, Ga. WIFE Allyson Acker CHILDREN

Daughter: Sallie, Son: Taylor

COLLEGE Furman (B.A., 1987) Furman (M.Ed., 1992)

HEAD COACH BOBBY LAMB

fter a 70-year hiatus Mercer University named Georgia native Bobby Lamb as its 19th head football coach in program history beginning July 1, 2011. Born in Augusta, Ga., and raised in Commerce, Ga., Lamb joined the Mercer coaching ranks after nine successful seasons as head coach at Furman University and a 29-year overall relationship with the Paladins’ football program as a player, assistant coach and head coach. “Bobby Lamb embodies the goals and direction we set for the reinstatement of football at Mercer University,” said President William D. Underwood. “His track record in recruiting and coaching young men who are serious studentathletes is well established. He brings the kind of integrity and character that will mold young men into leaders.” Lamb’s Furman teams posted outstanding academic credentials. In the seven seasons since the NCAA instituted the Academic Progress Rate (APR) monitoring system – which tracks eligibility, retention and graduation – Furman’s program produced the highest APR scores among Southern Conference schools. Likewise, Furman football had the SoCon’s top results on the NCAA’s Graduation Success Rate (GSR) with a score of 97 percent in 2009-10. “In searching for a head coach to reestablish the football program at Mercer, we looked for traits such as strong leadership, strong character and the ability to understand the goals and objectives

for the program set forth by President Underwood and the Board of Trustees,” said Mercer Director of Athletics Jim Cole. “Bobby Lamb quickly rose to the top of our search list. His athletic success is just icing on the cake compared to what he brings to the table as a person. He is a winner by every criterion.” During his tenure guiding Furman’s program, Lamb had a 67-40 record (.626) as its head coach. He led the Paladins to winning records in eight of his nine seasons and made four trips to the NCAA I-AA (now Football Championship Series) playoffs, reaching the quarterfinals in 2004 and the semifinals in 2005. His 2004 squad won the SoCon championship and Lamb was tabbed as the league’s Coach of the Year. He also produced three runnerup, two third-place and two fourth-place SoCon finishes during his tenure. Lamb’s Paladins achieved national rankings of No. 5 in 2004 and No. 3 in 2005. Including his 16 seasons as an assistant coach – where he spent the majority of his time as the passing game coordinator and working with quarterbacks – Lamb’s Furman teams compiled a composite record of 193-105-3 (.646) in 25 seasons. When you factor in Lamb’s four seasons as a quarterback for the Paladins from 1982 to 1985, when Furman was 39-101, his aggregate won-loss record jumps to .667. In 29 seasons on the collegiate gridiron, Lamb has only been involved with three below .500 campaigns. As a player at Furman, Lamb was a part of three SoCon championship teams and three NCAA I-AA playoff berths. As a senior, he was the SoCon Player of the Year, the NCAA I-AA passing efficiency national leader and led the Paladins to an NCAA I-AA national runner-up finish. He is also a member of Furman’s Athletics Hall of Fame. “I have been very impressed with President Underwood and Athletic Director Jim Cole and the vision and leadership they are providing at Mercer,” said Lamb of his decision to come to the Macon institution. “One of the qualities that most attracted me to Mercer was their emphasis on the true student-athlete. I have spent the past 29 years at an institution with very similar expectations. “Sometimes the term student-athlete is used nonchalantly. People forget that it is student first and athlete second. I

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have always stressed the importance of academics before athletics as a player, coach, and father. I believe my philosophy for building strong men who will become leaders in their communities, will be a perfect fit with Mercer. “God has provided this tremendous opportunity for me to assist in the reinstatement of football at Mercer. I look forward to leading Mercer football to the top.” Lamb is a 1982 graduate of Commerce (Ga.) High School and went on to earn his B.A. in health and exercise science from Furman in 1987. He also earned his M.Ed. degree from Furman in health and exercise science in 1992. Lamb, who was born on Christmas Eve in 1962, is married to Allyson Acker. The couple has two children: a daughter, Sallie (20), and a son, Taylor (18). After disbanding its football program following the 1941 season, Mercer will officially begin play again in 2013 as an NCAA Division I non-scholarship program. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Commerce (Ga.) High School, 1982 Furman University, B.A. in Health and Exercise Science, 1987 n Furman University, M.Ed. in Health and Exercise Science, 1992 n n

PLAYING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Commerce High School, 1978-81, QB Four-Year Letterman, Three-Year Starter n AA State Champion, 1981 (13-1-1) n Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia AA Back-of-the-Year, 1981 n

Furman University, 1982-85, QB Four-Year Letterman, Two-Year Starter n All-Southern Conference, 1984 & ‘85 n SoCon Player of the Year, 1985 n Southern Conference Champion/NCAA I-AA Runner-Up, 1985 (12-2) - NCAA I-AA National Passing Efficiency Leader, 1985 (171.20) n South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame State Male Amateur Athlete of the Year, 1985 n Charlotte Athletic Club Carolinas Male Amateur Athlete of the Year, 1985 n

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HEAD COACH BOBBY LAMB Year School 1986 Furman 1987 Furman 1988 Furman 1989 Furman 1990 Furman 1991 Furman 1992 Furman 1993 Furman 1994 Furman 1995 Furman 1996 Furman 1997 Furman 1998 Furman 1999 Furman 2000 Furman 2001 Furman 2002 Furman 2003 Furman 2004 Furman 2005 Furman 2006 Furman 2007 Furman 2008 Furman 2009 Furman 2010 Furman

Responsibility Student Assistant/Quarterbacks Defensive Ends Defensive Ends Quarterbacks Quarterbacks Quarterbacks Quarterbacks QB’s/Receivers, Passing Game Coord. QB’s/Receivers, Passing Game Coord. QB’s/Receivers, Passing Game Coord. QB’s/Receivers, Passing Game Coord. QB’s/Receivers, Passing Game Coord. QB’s/Receivers, Passing Game Coord. QB’s, Passing Game Coord. QB’s, Passing Game Coord. QB’s, Passing Game Coord. Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach

Overall SoCon Finish 7-3-2 4-2-1 3rd 7-4 4-3 3rd 13-2 6-1 1st 12-2 7-0 1st 9-4 6-1 1st 7-4 4-3 4th 6-5 4-3 5th 5-5-1 4-4 4th 3-8 2-6 6th 6-5 5-3 3rd 9-4 6-2 3rd 7-4 5-3 3rd 5-6 3-5 6th 9-3 7-1 1st 9-3 6-2 2nd 12-3 7-1 1st 8-4 6-2 2nd 6-5 4-4 4th 10-3 6-1 T1st 11-3 5-2 T2nd 8-4 6-1 2nd 6-5 4-3 T3rd 7-5 4-4 T4th 6-5 5-3 3rd 5-6 3-5 6th

Highlights NCAA I-AA Quarterfinalist, t. Georgia Tech 17-17 SoCon Champ, NCAA I-AA National Champion SoCon Champ, NCAA I-AA Semifinalist SoCon Champ, NCAA I-AA Quarterfinalist

NCAA I-AA Quarterfinalist SoCon Champ, NCAA I-AA Playoffs, d. UNC 28-3 NCAA I-AA Playoffs SoCon Champ, NCAA I-AA National Runner-up NCAA I-AA Playoffs SoCon Champ, NCAA I-AA Quarterfinalist NCAA I-AA Semifinalist NCAA I-AA Playoffs

ASSISTANT COACHING RECORD Furman — 126-65-3, 16 Years, (.657) HEAD COACHING RECORD Furman — 67-40, 9 Years, (.626); SoCon — 43-25, 9 Years, (.632) HONORS 1995 — Furman Athletic Hall-of-Fame 2005 — Southern Conference Coach of the Year

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ASSISTANT COACHES

Mike Kolakowski Assistant Head Coach Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers As a longtime NCAA football coach, Mike Kolakowski begins his first season as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Mercer University in 2013. Kolakowski has been a successful coach and recruiter at the collegiate level and brings with him 31 years of experience as a defensive mind and former head coach in NCAA Division I, Division II and NAIA. Kolakowski has filled or shared the role of defensive coordinator at Youngstown State University (200406), University of Cincinnati (2003), California University of Pennsylvania (2002), University of Maine (1989), The College of William & Mary (1988) and Morehead State University (1983). He also spent five years as head coach at California University of Pennsylvania (1996-2001), taking over the head coaching role after spending the previous two seasons as the team’s defensive coordinator. More recently, Kolakowski was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Ava Maria University, a startup NAIA program in Florida. In 2009, he served as the defensive coach at Youngstown State, after working in Butch Jones’ staff at Central Michigan from 2007-2008 as the defensive safeties coach and special teams coordinator. Kolakowski played four seasons at wide receiver at his alma mater, Ohio Northern University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in science in health and physical education. He and his wife, Kris, are the parents of a daughter, Ashley and son, Ryan.

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Casey Vogt Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Casey Vogt begins his first season as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Mercer University in 2013. Vogt began his coaching career in 2000 as the graduate assistant offensive line coach for two seasons at his alma mater, Slippery Rock University. He then served as the graduate assistant offensive coach for the Green Wave of Tulane University during the 2003 season. After his time in New Orleans, Vogt spent two seasons at Division II member Gannon University as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. In his first season he helped guide the team to a 9-1 record, while his offense averaged 438.5 yards per game. He then transitioned to Youngstown State University as the tight ends coach and assistant offensive line coach for two seasons. With the Penguins, he helped capture two Gateway Conference Championships (now Missouri Valley Conference) and a No. 4 ranking in the nation in 2006. Vogt spent his most recent tenure of five years with Colgate University (FCS) as the offensive line coach, including the last two years as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recruiting coordinator. In 2008, he helped guide the Raiders to the Patriot League title. In his five years, he worked with six All-Patriot League selections and one first team All-American. A 2000 graduate of Slippery Rock University, Vogt finished his playing career as a three-year starting defensive end. He was a key contributor to three consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships from 1997-99 and earned three PSAC Scholar-Athlete awards. He and his wife, Amber, are the parents of one son, Parker.

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Mitch Doolittle Secondary Coach/Co-Special Teams Coordinator Mitch Doolittle is entering his first season as the secondary coach and co-special teams coordinator for Mercer University in 2013. Prior to coming to Mercer, Doolittle began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) from 2007-2009, assisting the team’s secondary and linebackers, while also serving as the Blazers’ video assistant.

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Doolittle translated his position with the Blazers into another graduate assistant role at the University of Georgia in 2009. He was the Bulldog’s program coordinator and worked primarily with the linebackers and secondary. In 2009, he was he was a major contributor to a Georgia defense that ended the season with only one full time assistant on staff. The Bulldogs went on to win the Independence Bowl, defeating Texas

In May of 2011, he took on the role as the linebackers coach and assisting special teams for the Savannah State University Tigers. During his playing career, Doolittle played quarterback, wide receiver, and special teams for Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. from 2003-2006. He was a four-year letterman for his father, Mike Doolittle, at Ninety Six High School in Ninety Six, S.C., and was a member of two state championship teams. During his junior and senior seasons, he was a member of the All-State and All-Region teams. His father is currently the offensive coordinator at Lincoln County High School. Doolittle earned his bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in psychology from Presbyterian College in 2007. His brother, Stan, played quarterback for Gardner-Webb University in the Big South Conference. Doolittle and his wife, Stacey, were married in 2011.

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Justin Brown Defensive Line Justin Brown, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., begins his first season as the defensive line coach at Mercer University in 2013. He brings a wealth of talent to Mercer after most recently coaching at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. During the 2011 season, Brown held the position of defensive tackles coach with the Blue Hose, helping elevate the team to a program-best third place finish in the Big South Conference in his only year with the team. The landmark season also saw the Blue Hose finish the year with back-to-back wins, marking the first time since 2008 the team accomplished that feat. Before working at Presbyterian, Brown was an assistant coach at Hillcrest High School, where he coached the defensive line and served as the junior varsity defensive coordinator. While coaching at Hillcrest, he also spent time as an Assistant Sports Director at the YMCA of Greenville. He was a four-year starter at nose guard for Furman under Bobby Lamb and served as team captain in his senior campaign. Brown played collegiately under head coach Bobby Lamb at Furman (2006-2009) and was recruited out of Warner Robins High School. In 2007, Brown earned Sports Network All-American Honorable Mention honors and was a College Sporting News Preseason All-American. He was the 2006 Furman Freshman of the Year and tallied All-Southern Conference selections in 2006 and 2007. Brown graduated from Furman in 2009 with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of arts in religion and communication studies.

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Grant Cain Recruiting Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Co-Special Teams Coordinator Grant Cain begins his first season as the recruiting coordinator, inside linebackers coach and co-special teams coordinator at Mercer University in 2013. Cain comes to Mercer after a seven-year post at Coastal Carolina University, holding various positions on the Chanticleers’ staff. His stint at Coastal Carolina began in 2005, when he was hired as a graduate assistant coach under then-head coach David Bennett. He parlayed his role as a graduate assistant coach into a full-time coaching position in 2007 after graduating with a master’s degree in instructional technology. His appointment as outside linebackers coach ushered in an era of consistency on the defensive side of the ball as the team ranked among the nation’s top-23 programs in tackles-for-loss (TFL) in 2007, led the conference in TFL in 2008 and paced the league in sacks in 2009. In 2010, Cain was promoted to coach both the defensive ends and outside linebackers, and continued to produce immediate dividends in his assigned defensive areas. Despite suffering a season-ending injury to preseason all-conference selection Quinton Davis, Cain helped develop senior DE Kent Harper from a third-string backup into one of the league’s premier defensive players. Harper finished the 2010 season with an average of 10.0 tackles per game, ranking third among Big South players and 16th-best in the nation before landing All-Big South Second Team honors. Cain’s time at Coastal Carolina saw the team reach unprecedented success, capturing Big South Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2010. Overall, his work helped the Chanticleers rack up a gaudy 47-33 overall record, while becoming a perennial league power with a 22-13 Big South record. During more than seven seasons at Coastal Carolina, Cain also contributed instruction for the special teams units and inside linebackers. Prior to his time at Coastal Carolina, Cain spent the 2005 spring and summer seasons as a defensive assistant with the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football league. His efforts helped lead the Crush to its first AFL title in the franchise’s third year of existence. Cain’s playing days saw him earn team captain honors in his senior season at Catawba College, an NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference. During his four seasons as a student-athlete, the Indians made national playoff appearances every year. A 2003 graduate of Catawba with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Cain is married to the former Shauna Koontz. The couple has two sons, Caleb and Samuel.

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Dominique Davenport Defensive Quality Control Dominique Davenport enters his first season as the defensive quality control coach at Mercer University in 2013. Davenport makes his way to Mercer from First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla., where he served as the defensive backs coach from 2011-2012. While at First Coast, Davenport coached four defensive backs now playing Division I FBS football and helped lead the team to its best record in program history (13-1), losing in the State 7-A Championship game. Before his coaching stint at First Coast, Davenport was a standout student-athlete at Coastal Carolina University. He played from 2006-2010 and was a three-year starter at safety for the Chanticleers. He was a First Team All-Big South selection in 2010 and played in the FCS Senior Scout Bowl after his senior season. His Coastal Carolina teams won two Big South Championships during his career and he left the program ranked third in career tackles and fifth in career interceptions. He was heavily involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes during his collegiate career and was a campus outreach student leader from 2007-2010. He graduated from Coastal Carolina in 2010 with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of arts degree in history and a minor in business management.

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Chino Fontenette Wide Receivers Chino Fontenette enters his first season as the wide receivers coach for Mercer University in 2013. Fontenette comes to Mercer with a wealth of coaching experience at a number of quality football programs. Most recently, he worked at perennial Southeastern Conference power Tennessee for two years as an offensive graduate assistant. Prior to his time with the Volunteers, Fontenette spent two years as a running backs coach at Louisiana Tech University. During his time with the Bulldogs, Fontenette helped coach the school’s all-time leading rusher in Daniel Porter (3,352 yards) and contributed to LA Tech’s 2008 Independence Bowl win, the program’s first bowl victory in more than 30 years. He also helped mold the 2008 Bulldogs ground game into the second-best unit in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Fontenette got his start in coaching collegiate football working for two years as a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater, Tulane University. Fontenette played running back, receiver and quarterback, while also serving as a special teams’ ace and even as the team’s holder during his four-year tenure (1999-2003) with the Green Wave. He played in a total of 25 games during his final two seasons and helped Tulane to its 2002 Hawaii Bowl victory. He graduated from Tulane with a double major in media arts and marketing in 2003. He also spent 2004-05 working as an ESPN production assistant, including assignments on the NFL Draft, Sunday Night Football, the Pro Bowl and the NBA Draft. He returned to coaching as a graduate assistant for Tulane under head coach Chris Scelfo in 2005.

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Carter Barfield Running Backs Carter Barfield enters his first season as the running backs coach for Mercer University in 2013. Barfield comes to Mercer from the University of Kentucky, where he served as an offensive quality control coach and graduate assistant for two seasons. While at UK, Barfield was responsible for all video breakdowns of opponent’s defenses and all offensive self-scout planning. He also assisted in preparing and planning practice, preparing the weekly special teams scouting report, helping with weekly preparations and planning for opponents’ defense and creating, developing, and updating the offensive playbook. He also worked heavily with the quarterbacks and running backs. Before his time at Kentucky, Barfield spent three years at the University of Tennessee-Martin, working in several different capacities with the team. He started his coaching tenure at UT-Martin as a defensive graduate assistant before moving to the other side of the ball as an offensive graduate assistant coach, where he coached wide receivers for one year. Barfield spent his last year at UT-Martin as the quarterbacks coach, helping create and develop the team’s passing game, while also assisting in recruiting. Barfield played collegiate football for four years under head coach Bobby Lamb at Furman University as a wide receiver. During his playing years, the team drew top-12 national rankings all four years, including a Southern Conference Championship in 2004. Barfield graduated from Furman with a bachelor’s degree in history in December 2006. Barfield is a native of Merritt Island, Fla., where he attended Melbourne Central Catholic High School. He is married to the former Jenny Watson, who is a Macon native.

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Will Patterson Tight Ends Will Patterson begins his first season as the tight ends coach at Mercer University in 2013. Patterson most recently served as the offensive line coach at Eagles Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Ga. Prior to his high school stint, Patterson worked as a strength and conditioning intern at the University of Alabama-Birmingham with the football and baseball programs. His coaching background involves working camps at top collegiate programs in the southeast over the last three years, including Troy University, the University of Georgia and the University of South Alabama. He began his coaching career after four successful seasons at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. At Rhodes, he was a three-year starter at right tackle, an extra-point snapper and was named to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Conference Team in 2010. A native of Macon, Ga., Patterson was a two-time GISA AAA All-Region selection in 2005 and 2006, playing for First Presbyterian Day School. He was also named to the GISA AAA All-State team in 2006, playing at center and defensive tackle positions.

Aaron Kanner Kickers Aaron Kanner enters his first season as kicking coach for the Mercer University football program in 2013. He will be working specifically with the kickers, punters and holders. Kanner has coaching experience at a pair of local high schools as he was the kicking coach at Stratford Academy in 2009 and as the special teams coach, receivers coach and secondary coach at Monroe Academy in Forsyth. An accomplished athlete, Kanner starred as a two-sport athlete in football and baseball at Catawba College. On the gridiron, Kanner was a two-time South Atlantic All-Conference First Team member, an NAIA AllAmerican and a Football Gazette All-American. Following his collegiate career, Kanner was signed by the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League in 1994 and averaged 42.6 yards per punt during his lone season with the Pirates. Following a season with fellow CFL member Memphis Madogs, he received an invite to the Carolina Panthers training camp in 1996 and earned a spot on the practice squad. Kanner received invites to two more NFL training camps with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1997 and the Chicago Bears in 1998 before retiring from the game. Kanner returned to school following his playing career and earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of arts in recreation management with a minor in coaching from Catawba in 1998. 2013 MERCER BEARS

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Jon Mangel Director of Strength & Conditioning Jon Mangel enters his first season as the strength and conditioning coach at Mercer University in 2013. Mangel will work primarily with the football and women’s basketball programs. Prior to Mercer, Mangel worked at Southern Conference member Wofford College for two years. He started at Wofford as a strength and conditioning intern, but was eventually promoted to a full-time assistant. While at Wofford, Mangel was the primary contact for the baseball, men’s soccer, women’s golf, men’s tennis and cross country programs, while also assisting with men’s and women’s basketball teams, volleyball team and the 2010 SoCon Champion football program. Before arriving at Wofford, Mangel worked as both an intern and assistant coach at the Athletic Evolution Nike SPARQ Training Center in Woburn, Mass., from 2008-2010. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USA-W Sports Performance Coach, Mangel graduated from Florida State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s of science in exercise science.

SUPPORT STAFF

Daniel Tate

Amos Mansfield

David McDaniel

Assistant AD for Marketing Director of Football Operations

Assistant AD Director of Sports Medicine

Football Equipment Manager Video Coordinator

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MEDIA RELATIONS Please make all media requests to David Beall, Assistant Director of Media Relations / Football Contact

Mercer Media Services

MEDIA WHOPOLICIES TO CONTACT David Beall (Football Contact) O: 478-301-5209

Media Relations Office The Mercer University media relations office welcomes and encourages your coverage of Mercer athletics. We will make every effort to service your needs in covering the Bears. The media relations office maintains information on all current student-athletes and athletics department staff, as well as historical data on former athletes. The media relations office is located in Suite 135 on the first floor of the University Center.

Practice Coverage Practices are open to the media with several guidelines that we ask you to strictly adhere to. Media members must obtain permission to video or photograph practice in advance. Media may not listen to or be in the area of any pre- or post-practice talks between coaches, players and personnel. These comments, if overheard, are off the record. Players and coaches may not be approached during practice.

In-Game Press Services Working media will be provided box scores at the end of each quarter and full game packets immediately following every game. In addition, drive summeries will be distributed to members of the working media following each touchdown.

Credential Requests The media relations office will issue credentials to working press only. Credentials for home football games can be obtained by scanning the adjacent QR code and filling out the online form. All credential requests should be made by Tuesday for a Saturday game.

Weekly Game Notes Game notes will be made available every week on Tuesday afternoon for a regular Saturday contest. These notes will also be available with possible updates on game day and will be included in your credential packet at Will Call. Bears on the Web All the latest news concerning the Mercer football program and all MU athletic teams is available at Mercerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official website: www.mercerbears.com.

The Pioneer Football League Entering its 21st year, the PFL is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only non-scholarship, football-only NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference. The official website of the PFL is www.pioneer-football.org.

Fax & E-mail Service Media outlets may request to be included on the broadcast fax and e-mail lists to receive news regarding Mercer football. The Mercer media relations fax number is (478) 301-5350. To be added to the daily e-mail list, send an email with this request to beall_jd@mercer.edu. Postgame Interviews Head Coach Bobby Lamb and requested student-athletes will be made available for interviews 10 minutes following the conclusion of all games. The Mercer football locker room is strictly closed to the media. Interview requests should be submitted to David Beall with eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. 2013 MERCER BEARS

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Main Athletic Office Number: 478-301-2994 Fax Number: 478-301-5350 Address: 1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, Ga. 21307 MEDIA POLICIES GAMEDAY INFORMATION

To view the official football media gameday page on Mercerbears.com, scan the adjacent QR code for updated game notes, multimedia links, opponent information and more. Following the game, find a recap, box score, quotes, photos and video highlights. MEDIA POLICIES BEARS ON THE RADIO

Every play of the 2013 football season will be live on New Country 96.5 (96.5 FM). Rick Cameron (play-by-play), former NFL player Roger Jackson (analyst) and Craig Lawson (sideline reporter) will cover all the action.

DAVID BEALL Assistant Director of Media Relations Football Contact Office: 478-301-5209 Cell: 404-513-9272 Email: beall_jd@mercer.edu Andy Stabell

Jason Farhadi

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Patrick Cooper Director of New Media

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THE MERCER BEARS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos.

90 65 11 9 51 02 36 47 59 34 84 86 92 24 38 22 23 39 93 73 43 97 28 31 95 18 01 90 63 83 15 30 44 49 72 27 78 58 19 40 61 12 67 04 13 29 87 98 06 82 45 81 27 41 60 12 10 14 01 09 20 99

John Garrett Abernathy LS Jordan Abney DE Tosin Aguebor LB Lendell Arnold DB Sam Arrington OL Aaron Avant DB Alex Avant DB Hank Avery DE Tunde Ayinla DE Josh Bennett QB Brooks Best WR Jeff Bowens WR Kelly Brooks DE Caleb Brown RB Robert Brown TE Sytavious Brown DB Duronte Carter DB Diron Chloe RB Nick Collins DT Austin Daniel OL Devin Davidson LB Marvin Davis DL Jake DeLany RB JeTarii Donald RB Ben East LS Rob East P Mark Fairbanks LB Ty Forrester DE Blake Fussell OL Corey Gomillion WR Eli Grambling QB Mike Gray DB Keelan Gregg TE Hayden Gregory TE Adam Hackney OL Nicholas Hardeman DB Paul Harpe OL Jordan Harper LB Nevin Harton DB Seth Hattaway DB Cory Hawkins OL Michael Haynes QB Wilson Heres OL Sebastian Hicks DB Kyle Holmes WR Austin Houser DB Adrian Humphrey WR Cody Jones DE Josh Jones WR Caleb King TE CJ Kleckley LB Ryan Knapp WR Alex Lakes RB Andrew Layson LB Jack Lightsey OL Jordan Liles LB Corey Lockett LB Hunter Mackay WR Jordan Marshall WR Alex Martin WR JaTaurius Miller RB Colin Mitchell LB

No. Name

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 51 52 53

Jordan Marshall Mark Fairbanks Aaron Avant JT Palmer Sebastian Hicks Andy Nichols Josh Jones Logan Moye John Russ Jabari Scruggs Lendell Arnold Alex Martin Corey Lockett Tosin Aguebor Michael Haynes Jordan Liles Kyle Holmes Hunter Mackay Eli Grambling Dalton Ponchillia Josh Moore Rob East Nevin Harton JaTaurius Miller Collin Oliver Sytavious Brown Joseph Reese Duronte Carter Caleb Brown Payton Usher Michael Valero CJ Pendergrass Nicholas Hardeman Alex Lakes Jake DeLany Austin Houser Mike Gray JeTarii Donald Dylan Mitchell Josh Shutter Tripp Patterson Josh Bennett David Pinkerton Alex Avant Tyler Ward Robert Brown Diron Chloe Seth Hattaway Andrew Layson Grant Radakovich Devin Davidson Keelan Gregg CJ Kleckley Mike Muska Hank Avery Michael Wagner Hayden Gregory Kyle Smith John Tipton Sam Arrington Micah Moore Grant Wiles

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Pos.

WR LB DB WR DB DB WR DB QB RB DB WR LB LB QB LB WR WR QB WR QB P DB RB DB DB RB DB RB RB LB RB DB RB RB DB DB RB LB K/P LB LB RB DB LB TE RB DB LB TE LB TE LB LB DE LB TE DT LB OL DT LB

Yr.

r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. So. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. So. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. 24

Ht.

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

Wt.

173 190 180 202 171 186 173 189 192 180 201 165 198 217 189 218 167 186 196 171 199 179 177 204 166 187 185 170 209 162 209 135 166 205 185 159 168 172 187 169 209 211 175 169 230 212 195 192 238 230 207 211 200 200 238 213 206 240 221 247 254 200

Hometown / Previous School

Powder Springs, Ga. / Hillgrove HS Ringgold, Ga. / Ringgold HS Lithonia, Ga. / St. Pius X Catholic HS Calhoun, Ga. / Presbyterian College McDonough, Ga. / Eagles Landing Christian Atlanta, Ga. / Holy Innocents’ Washington, Ga. / Thomson HS Dahlonega, Ga. / Lumpkin County HS Buford, Ga. / Mill Creek HS Ellenwood, Ga. / Stockbridge HS Newnan, Ga. / Air Force Prep Bluffton, S.C. / Hilton Head Christian Warner Robins, Ga. / Northside HS Johns Creek, Ga. / Chattahoochee HS Sugar Hill, Ga. / North Gwinnett HS Ringgold, Ga. / Heritage HS Kennesaw, Ga. / Harrison HS Hoschton, Ga. / Ole Miss Perry, Fla. / Taylor County HS Nashville, Tenn. / Franklin Road Academy Middleburg, Fla. / Ridgeview HS Dublin, Ga. / Dublin HS Alpharetta, Ga. / Alpharetta HS Macon, Ga. / Southwest HS Augusta, Ga. / Aquinas HS Cordele, Ga. / Crisp County HS Columbus, Ga. / Pacelli HS Covington, Ga. / Newton HS Fayetteville, Ga. / Fayette County HS Newnan, Ga. / Northgate HS Marietta, Ga. / Kell HS Rock Hill, S.C. / South Pointe HS Covington, Ga. / Newton HS Newnan, Ga. / Northgate HS Atlanta, Ga. / St. Pius X Catholic HS Pace, Fla. / Pace HS Jacksonville, Fla. / Creekside HS Nashville, Tenn. / Montgomery Bell Academy Powder Springs, Ga. / Hillgrove HS Sinking Spring, Pa. / Clemson Lenoir, N.C. / Air Force Academy Waycross, Ga. / Ware County HS Bogart, Ga. / North Oconee HS Lithonia, Ga. / Tuskegee University Macon, Ga. / Tattnall Square Academy Nashville, Tenn. / Christ Presbyterian Academy Concord, N.C. / Cox Mill HS Macon, Ga. / Mount de Sales Academy Macon, Ga. / Tattnall Square Academy Marietta, Ga. / Walton HS Suwanee, Ga. / Peachtree Ridge HS Chelsea, Ala. / Chelsea HS Macon, Ga. / Rutland HS Peachtree City, Ga. / Starr’s Mill HS Macon, Ga. / Air Force Academy Alpharetta, Ga. / Alpharetta HS Johns Creek, Ga. / Grayson HS Macon, Ga. / Stratford Academy Dayton, Tenn. / Baylor HS Johns Creek, Ga. / Johns Creek HS Macon, Ga. / First Presbyterian Day School Ocala, Fla. / St. John Lutheran

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THE MERCER BEARS No. Name

54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Pos.

Kirby Southard OL Avery White OL Michael Rainwater LB David Raschen OL Jordan Harper LB Tunde Ayinla DE Jack Lightsey OL Cory Hawkins OL Preston Pittman OL Blake Fussell OL Anthony Perella DT Jordan Abney DE Chace Orr DT Wilson Heres OL David Ricard OL Mitch Payne OL Adam Hackney OL Austin Daniel OL Hal Weaver OL Brett Steverson OL Thomas Pietro OL Garrett Smith OL Paul Harpe OL Chase Tolbert DL D’Vante Penamon WR Ryan Knapp WR Caleb King TE Corey Gomillion WR Brooks Best WR Tyler Zielenske K/P Jeff Bowens WR Adrian Humphrey WR Darius Tenney WR Tash Van Dora WR John Garrett Abernathy LS Ty Forrester DE Austin Starrett DE Kelly Brooks DE Nick Collins DT Grant Morgan DE Ben East LS Andrew Stanley DE Marvin Davis DL Cody Jones DE Colin Mitchell LB

Yr.

r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. So. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr.

Ht.

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

Wt.

269 259 212 300 180 236 262 243 268 285 270 228 271 282 272 292 265 279 240 317 291 302 299 241 150 180 206 185 176 184 182 175 182 175 246 270 222 253 272 239 225 236 270 221 259

Hometown / Previous School

Alpharetta, Ga. / Johns Creek HS Lawrenceville, Ga. / Loganville HS Jesup, Ga. / Wayne County HS Newnan, Ga. / Newnan HS Augusta, Ga. / Augusta Christian Canton, Ga. / Cherokee HS Tampa Bay Fla. / Armwood HS Smyrna, Ga. / Campbell HS Birmingham, Ala. / Briarwood Christian HS Snellville, Ga. / Brookwood HS Augusta, Ga. / Lakeside HS Rome, Ga. / Armuchee HS Ringgold, Ga. / Ringgold HS Roswell, Ga. / Air Force Academy Stockbridge, Ga. / Woodland HS Sylva, N.C. / Baylor School Washington, Ga. / Washington Wilkes HS Waynesboro, Ga. / Edmund Burke Academy Live Oak, Fla. / Suwannee HS Fitzgerald, Ga. / Fitzgerald HS Marietta, Ga. / Blessed Trinity Ft. Pierce, Fla. / Ft. Pierce Central Milledgeville, Ga. / John Milledge Academy Rome, Ga. / Darlington School Culloden, Ga. / Mary Persons HS Macon, Ga. / Tattnall Square Academy Huntsville, Ala. / Westminster Christian Hephzibah, Ga. / Aquinas HS Nashville, Tenn. / Montgomery Bell Academy Oxford, Ga. / Walnut Grove HS Chattanooga, Tenn. / Baylor HS Stockbridge, Ga. / Riverside Military Fayetteville, Ga. / Tulane Hartwell, Ga. / Samford Macon, Ga. / Mount de Sales Academy Perry, Ga. / Westfield Academy Martin, Ga. / Franklin County HS Sandersville, Ga. / Walton HS LaFayette, Ga. / Tucker HS Marietta, Ga. / Kell HS Dublin, Ga. / Dublin HS Lawrenceville, Ga. / Peachtree Ridge HS Augusta, Ga. / Richmond Academy Cochran, Ga. / Bleckley County HS Marietta, Ga. / Walker HS

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos.

32 17 52 94 06 46 05 21 66 03 33 71 80 26 64 76 35 62 16 42 56 57 23 69 07 08 33 77 50 54 96 91 75 88 51 79 25 25 89 48 37 74 55 53 85

Dylan Mitchell Josh Moore Micah Moore Grant Morgan Logan Moye Mike Muska Andy Nichols Collin Oliver Chace Orr JT Palmer Tripp Patterson Mitch Payne D’Vante Penamon CJ Pendergrass Anthony Perella Thomas Pietro David Pinkerton Preston Pittman Dalton Ponchillia Grant Radakovich Michael Rainwater David Raschen Joseph Reese David Ricard John Russ Jabari Scruggs Josh Shutter Garrett Smith Kyle Smith Kirby Southard Andrew Stanley Austin Starrett Brett Steverson Darius Tenney John Tipton Chase Tolbert Payton Usher Michael Valero Tash Van Dora Michael Wagner Tyler Ward Hal Weaver Avery White Grant Wiles Tyler Zielenske

LB QB DT DE DB LB DB DB DT WR LB OL WR RB DT OL RB OL WR TE LB OL RB OL QB DB K/P OL DT OL DE DE OL WR LB DL RB LB WR LB LB OL OL LB K/P

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Bobby Lamb (Furman, 1987), 1st Season at Mercer, 10th Overall Assistant Head Coach / Def. Coord. / Outside Line Coach: Mike Kolakowski Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach: Casey Vogt Defensive Line Coach: Justin Brown Inside Line Coach / Recruiting Coord. / Co-Specials Teams Coach: Grant Cain Secondary Coach / Co-Specials Teams Coach: Mitch Doolittle Running Backs Coach: Carter Barfield Wide Receivers Coach: Chino Fontenette Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dominique Davenport Tight Ends Coach: Will Patterson Kicking Coach: Aaron Kanner Director of Strength and Conditioning: Jon Mangel 2013 MERCER BEARS

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Director of Athletics: Jim Cole Director of Football Operations: Daniel Tate Head Football Athletic Trainer: Amos Mansfield Media Relations Contact: David Beall Equipment Manager / Video Coord.: David McDaniel Administrative Assistant: Penny Davis @MERCERFOOTBALL

MEET THE PLAYERS JORDAN MARSHALL

JT PALMER

Wide Receiver

5-7

6-1

173

R-Freshman

Powder Springs, Ga. Hillgrove High School

202

Sophomore

Calhoun, Ga.

Presbyterian College

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Ga., where he graduated with honors … Earned four varsity letters in football and two in track & field … Under head coach Phillip Ironside, Marshall was named to the All-County Team … Broke school records for longest punt return, longest touchdown and most reception yards in a season and career.

2011 (at PRESBYTERIAN): Saw action in seven games ... Had a run of nine yards and a catch for nine yards against VMI ... Saw time at Liberty ... Had one reception at Georgia Southern, a career-long 24-yard catch ... Played against Gardner-Webb ... Saw his first minutes of his career at Stony Brook, where he caught one pass for four yards.

PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 4, 1993 to parents Tim and Paula Marshall in Powder Springs, Ga. … Has one brother, Mason … Chose Mercer because of the opportunity to receive a good education and the ability to help start a new program … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Hal Lamb at Calhoun HS ... Tallied 51 receptions for 659 yards and six touchdowns as a junior ... Recorded 71 receptions and 1,133 total yards as a senior for 13 touchdowns, while also averaging 15.95 yards per carry ... Named to the Rome All-Area First Team as a junior ... Earned All-State First Team and Rome Tribune All-Area First Team honors as a senior ... Played in the GACA All-Star game.

MARK FAIRBANKS

PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 21, 1992 in Kennesaw, Ga ... Son of Tommy and Cindy Palmer ... Has two younger siblings, Tayler and Molly ... Plans to major in Pre-Pharmacy.

Linebacker 6-2

190

R-Freshman

Ringgold, Ga. Ringgold HS

SEBASTIAN HICKS

Defensive Back 5-8

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in baseball and football at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Ga. … Played football for head coach Robert Akins and was named an Atlanta Journal Constitution 7-AAA All-Region second team member in 2012 and a 3-AAA All-Region second team selection by Max Preps in 2011 … Graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 29, 1993 to parents Rodney and Paula Fairbanks in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. … Chose Mercer because of the great education … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

AARON AVANT n

180

St. Pius X Catholic HS

R-Freshman

McDonough, Ga. Eagles Landing Christian

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport star, lettering in football, basketball and track at Eagles Landing Christian Academy in Forest Park, Ga. … Under head coach Jonathan Gess, helped lead the Chargers football team to a pair of Regional Championships and a Final Four appearance during his career … Was named to the Presidential List and won the Student-Athlete Award.

R-Freshman

Lithonia, Ga.

171

PERSONAL: Born on July 19, 1994 to Shauna Hicks in Forest Park, Ga. … Chose Mercer for its academics … Plans to major in Pre-PT or Biology.

Linebacker 5-8

ANDY NICHOLS Defensive Back

6-1

186

R-Freshman

Atlanta, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta … Earned two varsity letters in football and two in baseball … Under head football coach Paul Standard, Avant was named the Defensive Player of the Year on two different occasions. PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 31, 1994 to parents Perry and Teresa Avant in Lithonia, Ga. … Has one brother, Alex, who plays football at Mercer … Chose Mercer because of its combination of academics and athletics … Plans to major in Sports Management.

Holy Innocents’

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta … Earned four varsity letters in football and one in track & field … Under head coach Ryan Lovezey, Nichols was a two-time Defensive Back MVP as well as a Wide Receiver MVP. PERSONAL: Born on May 29, 1993 to parents Dennis and Kathy Nichols in Atlanta … Has three siblings named William, Wesley and Alex … Chose Mercer because of the coaches, the chance to start a new program and the academics ... Plans to major in Business.

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MEET THE PLAYERS JOSH JONES

JABARI SCRUGGS

Wide Receiver

Defensive Back

5-11

5-9

173

R-Freshman

Washington, Ga. Thomson HS

180

R-Freshman

Ellenwood, Ga.

Stockbridge HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and baseball for four years at Thomson high School … Named All-Area, All-Region and team captain in football and holds the program all-time passing record under head coach Milan Turner … Played baseball for head coach Aaron Hall, earning All-Area and All-Region honors … Led baseball team to four straight state tournament appearances and football squad to three consecutive state playoffs … Named to academic honor roll. PERSONAL: Born March 16, 1994 in Washington, Ga., to parents Jamie and Felicia Bridges … Has one younger sister, Madison (7) … Chose Mercer because of its academics, campus, history and reputation … Majoring in sports management.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Ga., where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class and was voted Most Intelligent … Earned two varsity letters in football, track and baseball … Helped Stockbridge High School to its best record in school history (9-3) under head football coach Kevin Whitley. PERSONAL: Born March 21, 1994 to parents Christopher and Stephanie Scruggs in Atlanta, Ga. … Has three sisters named Nicole, Quendail and Kyla … Chose Mercer for its academic rigor and beautiful campus … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

LOGAN MOYE

LENDELL ARNOLD

Defensive Back

6-0

5-9

189

R-Freshman

Dahlonega, Ga. Lumpkin County HS

201

R-Freshman

Newnan, Ga.

Air Force Prep

JOHN RUSS

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 12, 1992 … Was an honor graduate at Newnan, finishing with a 3.5 GPA … Was recruited by Air Force, Lenoir Rhyne and Memphis … Chose Mercer because of the ability to play football and the academic prestige of the university … Plans to major in Engineering at Mercer.

ALEX MARTIN

6-0

Wide Receiver

192

R-Freshman

Burford, Ga. Mill Creek HS

6-0

165

R-Freshman

Bluffton, S.C.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mill Creek High School in Buford, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football under head coach Shannon Jarvis … Named Second Team All-Region and Second Team All-County during his junior season and First Team All-Region and Second Team All-County during his senior season. PERSONAL: Born on July, 16 1994 to parents Ed and Janice Russ … Has three siblings, Georgi, Samantha and Ed … Chose Mercer because of the academics and the opportunity to start a new program … Plans to major in Sports Management.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport athlete at Newnan High School in Newnan, Ga. … Lettered three times in football for head coach Mike McDonald and was a four-year letterwinner in track … Two-year letterwinner in baseball … Two-time All-County player in football and selected as an All-Region quarterback at Newnan HS … His football team made the state final four all four years of his high school career … Spent one year (2011-12) at Air Force Prep in Colorado Springs, Colo. under head coach Justin Handley.

Quarterback n

Hilton Head Christian

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for head coach Tommy Lewis at Hilton Head Christian High School … Led team to pair of state championships in 2009 and 2011 … Earned All-State, All-Region and Defensive MVP honors … Holds school record for most receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in a career … Also lettered in track and basketball … Placed fifth in state in 4x100-meter relay and seventh in 400-meter hurdles … Member of academic honor roll. PERSONAL: Born Oct. 7, 1993 in Charlotte, N.C., to parents Scott and Lori Martin … Chose Mercer because it was the best fit academically and athletically … Majoring in Accounting.

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MEET THE PLAYERS COREY LOCKETT

JORDAN LILES

Linebacker

5-10

198

R-Freshman

Warner Robins, Ga. Northside HS

6-0

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 7, 1993 to Paul Lockett and Lois Lockett … Has one brother named Armand and one sister named April … Chose Mercer because of its proximity to home and the great academic and athletic atmosphere … Plans to major in Pre-Med.

218

Freshman

Ringgold, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northside High School in Warner Robins, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in football and three in golf … Under head football coaches Conrad Nix and Kevin Kinsler, Lockett received All-Region and AllCounty recognition as well as the Golden Helmet award and the Leadership award.

Heritage HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-sport athlete at Heritage High School in Ringgold, Ga. … Lettered four years in football and twice in baseball at Heritage … Played under football head coach Tim James, winning the team’s Top General Award his senior year … Was a two-time Academic All-State selection in his junior and senior seasons … Named to the 2012-13 All-Region First-Team and was a team captain his senior year … Was an All-Region Second Team member in baseball in 20102011 and lettered twice for head coach Eric Beagles … His baseball team earned two state playoff berths during his time at Heritage … Earned an academic letter and was named to the Principal Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 3, 1994 to Kathy and Terry Liles … Chose Mercer because of the atmosphere and the coaching staff … Intends to major in Pre-Pharmacy.

TOSIN AGUEBOR Linebacker 6-3

217

KYLE HOLMES

R-Freshman

Johns Creek, Ga. Chattahoochee HS

Wide Receiver

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football … Under head coach Terry Crowder, Aguebor was named First Team All-Region and Second Team All-Area … Led the team in tackles during his senior campaign … Won Georgia State Championship in 2010. PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 7, 1994 to parents Will Aguebor and Carolyn Aguebor … Has two sisters and one brother … Chose Mercer because of the academics, the school’s proximity to home and the chance to help start a new program … Plans to major in International Business.

5-7

167

R-Freshman

Kennesaw, Ga. Harrison HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football under head coach David Hines … Had a solid senior season and was rewarded by being named an All-County performer and a Marietta Daily Journal Honorable Mention selection … Was a member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Born on July 7, 1994 to parents David and Diane Holmes in Riverside, Calif. … Has two brothers, Dylan and Austin … Chose Mercer for its academic reputation … Plans to major in Business.

MICHAEL HAYNES Quarterback 6-0

189

HUNTER MACKAY

Freshman

Sugar Hill, Ga. North Gwinnett HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Ga., where he was a scholar athlete, a member of the National Honor Society and was named an AP Scholar with Distinction … Was a two-year varsity letterman in baseball and a four-year varsity letterman in football … Under head football coach Bob Sphire, Haynes earned All-Region 7-AAAAAA honors … Was voted Fans’ Choice Player of the Year by the Gwinnett Daily Post … In his senior year, Haynes’ team posted an 11-2 record on its way to an Elite Eight appearance in the state tournament. PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 16, 1994 to parents Mickey and Tiffany Haynes in Atlanta, Ga. … Has three sisters, Holly, Brooke and Mckenzie … Father, Mickey, played baseball and football at the University of Georgia and was a member of the National Championship team in 1990 … Chose Mercer for the opportunity to start a new program and the quality of the school’s education… Intends to major in International Business. 2013 MERCER BEARS

Wide Receiver 6-0

186

Sophomore

Hoschton, Ga. Ole Miss

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for two seasons under head coach Paul Standard at St. Pius X Catholic High School … Led team to a region championship, an overall record of 22-4 and a pair of top five finishes … Earned Offensive Player of the Week honors and was named Special Teams Player of the Week … Named to the academic honor roll. PERSONAL: Born Feb. 2, 1993 in Greenville, S.C., to parents Brian and Valerie Mackey … Chose Mercer because of the coaches, education, facilities and atmosphere … Majoring in Business Sports Management.

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MEET THE PLAYERS ELI GRAMBLING

ROB EAST

Quarterback

Punter

5-11

196

R-Freshman

Perry, Fla. Taylor County HS

Wide Receiver n

R-Freshman

Nashville, Tenn. Franklin Road Academy

5-11

JOSH MOORE Wide Receiver 199

Ridgeview HS

177

R-Freshman

Alpharetta, Ga. Alpharetta HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport star, lettering in football, basketball and track at Alpharetta High School in Alpharetta, Ga. … Under head coach Jason Dukes, helped lead the Raiders football team to its first-ever playoff appearance in 2010 and a 6A Regional Championship in 2011 … Was named Offensive Player of the Week four times during his career and was voted the Pat Watson Spirit of the Raider award winner as a senior. PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 12, 1994 to parents Nevin and Andrea Harton in Freehold, N.J. … Has three siblings Abriana, Andre and Nebrina … Chose Mercer for a great education and a chance to start something special … Plans to major in Biology.

JATAURIUS MILLER

Freshman

Middleburg, Fla.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three sport athlete at Dublin High School, competing in football baseball and golf … Earned four letters playing football for head coach Roger Holmes … Played quarterback as a senior, earning All-Region and First Team AllMiddle Georgia honors … Also a Second Team All-Region selection as a punter during his junior season … Voted team captain in 2010 and 2011 … Picked for the Leadership, Dedication & Ability Award as a sophomore … Helped lead his team to a pair of regional championships and an Elite Eight appearance … Was an honor roll student all four years of high school … Earned a Georgia Certificate of Merit and was a Dublin Board Scholar … Majoring in Accounting.

Defensive Back

PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 20, 1994 to parents Jeff and Tina Ponchillia … Has one sister named Ashlee, who played soccer at Kentucky … Chose Mercer because of the combination of the coaching staff, facilities, campus and academics.

NEVIN HARTON

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, Tenn., where he was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama … Was a four-year varsity letterman in basketball, a five-year varsity letterman in soccer and a four-year varsity letterman in football … Under head football coach Bill Whittemore, Ponchilla was a First Team All-State selection and AllRegion Offensive Player of the Year … Holds records for the most receiving yards in a season, the most touchdowns in a season, the most receiving touchdowns in a career and the best field goal percentage in a season.

5-11

R-Freshman

PERSONAL: Born June 16, 1993 in Dublin, Ga. … Son of Robert and Jan East … Has two brothers, Ben (19) and Matt (14) … Ben is also a member of the Mercer football team … Majoring in Accounting and wants to pursue a career in dentistry.

DALTON PONCHILLIA 171

Dublin HS

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 9, 1993 in Gainesville, Fla. … Son of Scott and Sara Grambling … Has a younger brother, Evan (16) … A member of the National Honor Society in high school and graduated in the top 10-percent of his class … Also served as the FCA President … Intends to major in Engineering.

179

Dublin, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters playing football at Taylor County High School under coaches Shane Boggs and Steve Price … Took home an All-State Honorable Mention … Helped the team complete an undefeated regular season as a junior and a second-round playoff appearance as senior.

5-11

Running Back

5-7

204

R-Freshman

Macon, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Ridgeview High School in Orange Park, Fla. … Was a Scholar Athlete, member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Latin Honor Society … Was a varsity letterman in football, soccer and weightlifting … Played football under head coach Tom McPherson … Named Second-Team AllState QB Class 6A as a junior and was a member of the Jacksonville Quarterback Club … Rushed for 1,300 yards and passed for 1,200 yards as a junior … Named First Team All-State 6A … Had the most rushing yards by a quarterback in the state of Florida during the regular season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Southwest High School in Macon, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in football, two in basketball and two in baseball … Under head football coach Carror Wright, Miller was a recipient of the MVP award, ScholarAthlete award and the Leadership award … was a member of the Beta Club.

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 24, 1994 to parents John Moore and Susan Hatcher in Jacksonville, Fla. … Has two brothers, John and Jacob … Chose Mercer because he saw an opportunity to help start a new program and liked the coaches, university and the facilities … Plans to major in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 3, 1993 to parents Kelvin and Pamela Brown in Macon, Ga. … Has two sisters, Iyona and Kamia … Chose Mercer because of its proximity to home and the opportunity to help build the football program from the ground up … Plans to major in Engineering.

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Southwest HS

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MEET THE PLAYERS COLLIN OLIVER

JOSEPH REESE

Defensive Back

Running Back

5-11

166

R-Freshman

Augusta, Ga. Aquinas HS

PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 10, 1994 in Augusta, Ga., to parents Jim and Lorena Smith … Chose Mercer because of the new program and great academics … Majoring in Biology.

187

Crisp County HS

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 17, 1993 in Columbia, S.C., to parents Joseph and Cynthia Reese … Has one sister, Valencia … Chose Mercer for the great opportunity to excel in his major and get his PhD … Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice.

CALEB BROWN Running Back 5-8

R-Freshman

Cordele, Ga.

R-Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for head coach Bryan Eason at Pacelli High School … Named All-State and All-Region … Earned scholar athlete honors … Named captain of the team … Lettered three seasons in basketball for head coach Alan Griffin, earning All-Region honors and In The Game Magazine Scholar Athlete honors.

Defensive Back n

Pacelli HS

SYTAVIOUS BROWN 5-10

185

Columbus, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four seasons in football under head coach Matt LeZotte at Aquinas High School … Earned Defensive All-Area Third Team honors in 2011 and All-Area Honorable Mention in 2008 and 2010 … Named team’s defensive MVP in 2008 and 2011 … Led his 2011 squad to a 9-4 record and to the semifinals of the state tournament … Was a member of the first team to host a playoff game in Aquinas High School history and post an undefeated record at home … Lettered three years in baseball.

209

R-Freshman

Fayetteville, Ga.

Fayette County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Finished his high school career lettering in football for two years and basketball for three at Crisp County High School … His football team, under the direction of head coach Lee Campbell, secured a berth in the 2010-2011 state playoffs ... Helped lead his basketball team to the program’s first-ever region championship in 2011-12 … Earned graduate honors and Spanish honors when he graduated from Crisp County in 2012.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was instrumental all four years of his prep career at Fayette County High School in football and track ... Lettered all four years in both sports … Was named team captain and an All-County and All-Region selection in football under head coach Mike Davis … Was a team captain for head coach John Strickland in track at Fayette County ... Was an honor graduate, a member of the National BETA Club and named the Most Outstanding Senior by the teachers of Fayette County High School.

PERSONAL: Born on June 9, 1994 … Chose Mercer for the chance to play football, while focusing on his education … Plans to major in Computer Engineering.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 14, 1994 … Had three cousins attend Mercer and plans to major in Psychology.

DURANTE CARTER

PAYTON USHER

Defensive Back

Running Back

6-0

5-7

170

Freshman

Covington, Ga. Newton HS

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 23, 1994 to parents Tyrone and Darlene Benjamin in Atlanta … Has one brother, Jacory … Chose Mercer for the school’s engineering program and coach Bobby Lamb’s vision for the program … Plans to major in Electrical Engineering.

2013 MERCER BEARS

162

R-Freshman

Newnan, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Newton High School in Covington, Ga. … Was a three-year varsity letterman in football under head coach Cortez Allen … His team made playoff appearances in 2009 and 2012.

Northgate HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northgate High School in Newnan, Ga., where he was an honor student … Earned four varsity letters in football and four in golf … Under head football coach Tommy Walburn, Usher earned First Team All-County and All-Region accolades. PERSONAL: Born Dec. 29, 1992 to parents James and Amy Usher in Atlanta … Has three brothers named Sterling, Connor and Landon … Chose Mercer for its beautiful campus and academic rigor … Plans to major in Biology.

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MEET THE PLAYERS MICHAEL VALERO

ALEX LAKES

Linebacker

Running Back

6-1

209

Freshman

Marietta, Ga. Kell HS

5-10

JAKE DELANY Running Back 5-7

South Pointe HS

Defensive Back 5-10

Newton HS

159

R-Freshman

Pace HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport star, lettering in football, basketball and track at Pace High School in Pace, Fla. … Under head coach Mickey Lindsey, helped lead the Patriots football team to a 6A Regional Runner-Up finish as a senior … Was recognized for his strong play by being named an All-State First Team member in 2011 and a Third Team selection in 2012.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Newton High School in Covington, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football under head coach Correz Allen … Was named team captain and was an All-Region Honorable Mention selection as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 7, 1992 to parents Michael and Diane Houser in Winter Park, Fla. … Has one brother, Steven … Chose Mercer for its academics and a chance to play college football … Plans to major in Electrical Engineering.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 4, 1994 to parents Eric and Watiki Hardeman in Decatur, Ga. … Has two younger brothers, Daniel and Luke … Plans to major in Biology.

2013 MERCER BEARS

Pace, Fla.

R-Freshman

Covington, Ga.

AUSTIN HOUSER

Defensive Back n

R-Freshman

PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 16, 1993 … Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff, new facilities and the academics … Plans to major in Business Finance.

NICHOLAS HARDEMAN 166

HIGH SCHOOL: DeLany was a standout athlete in football and baseball and was a teammate of Aaron and Alex Avant at St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta … He was named the Player of the Week on four different occasions throughout his high school career and was the program’s Offensive Player of the Year … His 2011 team went 12-1 and was the Georgia AAA Region Champions, finishing the season with a No. 8 overall ranking and advancing to the state quarterfinals … His baseball team went 24-7 his senior year and was the region runner-up … Made the St. Pius X Principal’s List twice, was a member of the honor roll six times and won the school’s English Award.

PERSONAL: Born on March 6, 1995 to mother Cassandra Dervin in Rock Hill, S.C. … Chose Mercer because of the school’s academic integrity … Intends to major in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice.

185

St. Pius X Catholic HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C. … Was a four-year varsity letterman in track & field and a three-year varsity letterman in football … Under head football coach Strait Herron, Pendergrass ran for 1,200 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns en route to being named to the All-Area Team and the All-Region Team as well as receiving the team’s Stallion (MVP) Award … Helped lead the team to a region championship in 2012.

5-8

Atlanta, Ga.

Freshman

Rock Hill S.C.

PERSONAL: Born June 3, 1994 in Lagrange, Ga. … Son of Alexander and Vickie Lakes … Has three siblings, Alexis (14), Kord (25) and Arman (23) … Would like to be an Athletic Director or a college football coach.

Running Back n

R-Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and ran track at Northgate High School … Earned four letters under head coach Tommy Walburn … Picked up Second Team All-State honors and Coweta County Player of the Year distinction in 2012 … Named a First Team All-Region player in 2010 and 2011 … Helped lead the squad to a Region 3-4A Championship in 2011 with an 11-1 record.

CJ PENDERGRASS 135

Northgate HS

PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 3, 1995 in Atlanta to Kathy and Eric Valero … Chose Mercer because of the great academics … Is currently undecided on his major.

205

Newnan, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: A decorated four-year player under Derek Cook at Kell High School in Marietta, Ga. … Served as a permanent team captain at Kell and was named the Tight End of the Year by the Cobb County Touchdown Club … As a senior, he was a Georgia Sportswriter Association First Team All-State Tight End, a Second Team All-County selection and a First Team All-Region Tight End by the Marietta Daily Journal … Was invited to the Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl in 2012 … As a junior, he was named an All-Region Tight End and was a Second Team AllCounty selection at defensive line … Helped lead his team to the state playoffs in each of his four years … Was a Kell High School Scholar Athlete, maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA throughout his high school career … Was a member of the National Honor Society.

5-6

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MEET THE PLAYERS MIKE GRAY

TRIPP PATTERSON

Defensive Back

Linebacker

6-0

168

Freshman

Jacksonville, Fla. Creekside HS

209

R-Freshman

Lenoir, N.C.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Creekside High School in Jacksonville, Fla. and lettered three times in football for head coach Greg Stanton … Played primarily at defensive back and was a two-time All-County selection … Holds the school’s alltime record in pass breakups, interceptions and blocked kicks … Finished second all-time in career tackles … Was also a four-year letterman in baseball, starting three years in centerfield and as a pitcher … Was a two-time All-Conference utility player for head coach Luke Marabell … During his junior season, the football team advanced to the second round of the state playoffs after downing the No. 1 ranked team in the state, finishing with an 8-4 record … His baseball team won at least 21 games in each of his four years and made the second round of the state playoffs his junior year … Was a member of the National Honor Society.

Air Force Academy

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hibriten High School in Lenoir, N.C. … Earned four varsity letters in football, wrestling and track … Under head football coach Clay Lewis, Patterson recorded two 100-plus tackle seasons and helped his team to three 12-plus win seasons. PERSONAL: Born July 27, 1993 to parents Verdell and Carla Patterson in Greenville, S.C. … Has two sisters, Ashleigh and Carly … Chose Mercer because of the strong academics and athletics … Plans to major in Sports Business.

JOSH BENNETT

PERSONAL: Born on July 8, 1995 in Minden, La. … Chose Mercer because of the great academics and campus environment … Plans to major in Business.

Quarterback 6-3

211

R-Freshman

JETARII DONALD

Waycross, Ga.

Running Back

Ware County HS

5-8

172

Freshman

Nashville, Tenn. Montgomery Bell Aca.

HIGH SCHOOL: Ran for over 1,100 yards during the 2012 season at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn. … Was a high school teammate of fellow incoming freshman, Brooks Best … Was team’s MVP during his senior year under head coach Marty Euverard … Also lettered in track and basketball and was a member of the 2011 and 2012 State Championship 4x400-meter relay team in track.

PERSONAL: Born on March 11, 1994 and is the son of Kennsel and Jackie Bennett … Chose Mercer because of the ability to play football and the academic prestige of the university … Lists Peyton Manning as his favorite athlete and plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

DAVID PINKERTON Running Back

DYLAN MITCHELL

5-8

Linebacker 5-10

187

Hillgrove HS

175

R-Freshman

Bogart, Ga.

R-Freshman

Powder Springs, Ga.

North Oconee HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for head coach Phillip Ironside at Hillgrove High School … Lettered four years and was named to the Academic Honor Roll each season … Helped lead his team to the region championship … Also played baseball at Hillgrove High School.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended North Oconee High School in Bogart, Ga., where he was an AP Scholar … Earned four varsity letters in football and four in soccer … Under head football coach Terry Tuley, Pinkerton was named the Freshman MVP, Junior MVP, Running Back MVP and was awarded the Comeback Player Award. PERSONAL: Born May 16, 1994 to parents John and Paula Pinkerton in Shelby, N.C. … Has two brothers, Michael and James … Chose Mercer for its high rated academics and location in Middle Georgia … Plans to major in Biology.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 1, 1993 in Powder Springs, Ga., to parents Greg and Juanice Mitchell … Chose Mercer for the opportunity to be a member of the inaugural team … Majoring in Business Economics.

2013 MERCER BEARS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout quarterback and three-sport athlete at Ware County High School in Waycross, Ga. … Finished 20-6 as a two-year starting quarterback at Ware County, leading his team to the State Tournament Elite Eight both years … Lettered three years for head coach Ed Dudley … Also lettered all four years in basketball, helping guide his team to the state Sweet 16 his senior year … Lettered one year in golf as well at Ware County.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 25, 1995 in Martin, Tenn. … Coached his four year-old brother’s soccer and baseball teams … Plans to major in Mathematics.

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ROBERT BROWN

Defensive Back

Tight End

5-8

6-1

169

Sophomore

Lithonia, Ga. Tuskegee University

TYLER WARD n

Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., participating in football, basketball and swimming … Was an All-District selection, an All-Mid State pick and was named District Outside Linebacker of the Year his senior season at CPA … Earned four letters in football, three in basketball and one in swimming … Played in the Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star game his senior year … Named the team’s captain his final season in football and was a co-captain on the basketball team as a junior … Basketball team won the Class AA State Championship his junior season … Qualified in swimming for the state swim meet in the 50-meter freestyle … Member of the National Honor Society and an AP Scholar … Served as senior class president and was a member of the Tennessee American Legion Boys State. PERSONAL: Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff, facilities and the great academics … Was recruited by Samford, Austin Peay, Butler and Furman, among others … Planning on majoring in Pre-Law or Sports Business.

DIRON CHLOE

Linebacker 230

Christ Presp. Academy

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 6, 1992 and has a younger brother, Aaron, that plays football at Mercer … Chose Mercer because of the ability to play football and the academic prestige of the university … Plans to major in Business Accounting at Mercer.

212

Nashville, Tenn.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport standout at St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta ... Lettered twice in football for head coach Paul Standard and twice in baseball for head coach JT Gilbert … Named the Defensive Player of the Year and was a First Team All-Region, All-Area and All-County selection during his football career … Named MVP for baseball team during his senior year and was named First Team All-Region … St. Pius X made the playoffs all four years and twice made an appearance in the state quarterfinals during his playing time … Played one year at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Ala.

6-0

Running Back

Freshman

Macon, Ga. Tattnall Square Academy

5-10

195

Freshman

Concord, N.C.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and baseball at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Ga. … Twice named the team’s “Best Defensive Back”… Led the state of Georgia three times in tackles in GISA … Was a Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship State Finalist his senior season … Was a two-time GISA All-Region player as a sophomore and junior … Named to the GISA All-State and All-Region teams in his senior year … His Tattnall football and baseball teams were state champions his junior year … In baseball, he was twice named to the GISA All-Region Team and All-State Team his junior year … Was voted as “Lineman of the Week” three separate occasions by the Macon Touchdown Club … Voted the Middle Georgia Athlete of the Year in 2013 for football and baseball … Maintained a 3.8 GPA and was an Honor Scholar and a member of the BETA Club ... Named to the Who’s Who Among American High School Students … Served on the school’s Student Council for two years. PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 14, 1994 in Macon, Ga., to parents Steve and Jalaine Ward … Has one brother, Jonathan … Chose Mercer because of the great academic standards and facilities … Is planning to major in Business.

Cox Mill HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cox Mill High School in Concord, N.C. … Was a four-year varsity letterman under head coach Greg Neuendorf … Named team captain, All-Conference and All-County as well as a scholar athlete from 2011-2013 … Tied the school record for touchdowns. PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 3, 1995 to parents Diron and Djenaba Chloe in Alexandria, Va. … Has two brothers, Ronald and Emmanuel, and one sister, Amani … Majoring in Engineering.

SETH HATTAWAY Defensive Back 6-0

192

R-Freshman

Macon, Ga. Mount De Sales Academy

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport star, lettering in football, basketball and baseball at Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, Ga. … Had a decorated career with the Cavaliers under head coach Robert Slocum … Was named a two-time GISA AllRegion selection, an All-Middle Georgia Second Team member and an All-Bibb County First Team performer. PERSONAL: Born on July, 16 1994 to parents Roy and Nyssa Hattaway in Macon, Ga. … Has three brothers named Jordon, Trey and Micah … Chose Mercer because he felt like it was the right fit … Plans to major in Journalism. 2013 MERCER BEARS

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MEET THE PLAYERS ANDREW LAYSON

KEELAN GREGG

Linebacker

Tight End

6-2

238

R-Freshman

Macon, Ga. Tattnal Square Academy

6-3

PERSONAL: Born April 20, 1994 to parents Terry and Beverly Layson in Macon, Ga. … Has a brother named Brett and a sister named Jessica … Chose Mercer for its exciting campus life and the opportunity to help rebuild the Mercer football program … Plans to major in Accounting.

GRANT RADAKOVICH n

230

Walton HS

PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 18, 1994 in Birmingham, Ala., to parents Ted and Tina Gregg … Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff, educational opportunities and the facilities … Plans to major in Pharmacy or Engineering with future aspirations of becoming a pharmacist.

DEVIN DAVIDSON n

5-11

Peachtree Ridge HS

200

Freshman

Macon, Ga. Rutland HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four seasons in football under George Collins at Rutland High School in Macon, Ga. … Also lettered in wrestling and soccer at Rutland … Held the team’s highest GPA all four years … Won the team’s Captain Award and was a Second Team All-Region selection … Was an accomplished wrestler as well, having qualified three times for the state tournament and was a two-year captain … Was the 2013 region champ and took fifth place overall in his weight class at the state tournament … Took first-place in the 2010 regional science fair and was a 2011-12 “Extra Mile” Scholar.

Freshman

Suwanee, Ga.

PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 1, 1995 in Macon, Ga., to parents Clifford and Sharon Kleckley … Lived in Germany for six years during childhood … Chose Mercer because of the fit and the atmosphere … Plans to major in industrial engineering.

Linebacker 207

Linebacker

PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 19, 1994 to parents Dan and Marcie Radakovich in Newport Beach, Calif. … Has one brother, Christian… Father, Dan, is the Athletic Director at Clemson University … Chose Mercer because of the combination of academics and athletics … Plans to major in International Business with a minor in Economics.

CJ KLECKLEY

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Walton High School in Marietta, Ga., where he was named an AP Scholar … Earned four varsity letters in football and three in lacrosse … Under head football coach Rocky Hidalgo, Radakovich was named to the AllCounty Team … Was a state finalist in AAAAA.

6-2

Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-sport varsity athlete in football and baseball at Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Ala. … Won the team’s Iron Man award in 2010 and 2011, before earning several accolades during his senior year … Was named the Chelsea football Defensive MVP, a Shelby County All-County football selection at tight end and was a team captain his senior year under head coach Wade Waldrop … Was the 2011 team MVP for baseball under head coach Michael Stallings … Qualified for the “A” Honor Roll at Chelsea High School … Was a member of the BETA Club, Jr. BETA Club and the National Honor Society.

R-Freshman

Marietta, Ga.

Chelsea HS

Tight End 6-1

211

Chelsea, Ala.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in football and basketball, and three in track … Under head football coach Barney Hester, Layson was named a team captain and an All-Region All Star.

MIKE MUSKA

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity football under Mark Fleetwood at Peachtree Ridge High School in Lawrenceville, Ga. … Played in high school with current teammate Andrew Stanley … Was a four-year player, leading the team in tackles and sacks during his junior and senior seasons … Was the team’s Defensive MVP his senior year and was a first-team All-Region player … Named the Gwinnett County Touchdown Club Player of the Month for September 2012 and was the organization’s Kevin Maloof Award Winner in 2012. PERSONAL: Born on April 21, 1994 in Sheffield, Ala. … Has four siblings, three brothers and one sister.

Linebacker 5-8

200

R-Freshman

Peachtree City, Ga. Starr’s Mill HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in baseball and three in football … Under head football coach Chad Phillips, Muska was named a team captain, Defensive MVP and First Team All-Region. PERSONAL: Born Nov. 11, 1993 to parents Rob and Anne Muska in Peachtree City, Ga. … Has two brothers, Rob and John… Chose Mercer for its highly ranked academics … Plans to major in Business Management.

2013 MERCER BEARS

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MEET THE PLAYERS HANK AVERY

KYLE SMITH

Defensive End

Defensive Tackle

6-3

6-0

238

R-Freshman

Macon Ga. Air Force Academy

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 10, 1993 to parents Randy and Kaura Smith in Macon, Ga. … Has one older sister, Courtlyn … Chose Mercer for its energetic student body and beautiful campus … Plans to major in Business.

JOHN TIPTON n

221

R-Freshman

Dayton, Tenn. R-Freshman

Alpharetta, Ga. Alpharetta HS

Baylor HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Alpharetta High School in Alpharetta, Ga. … Earned two varsity letters in football … Under head football coach Jason Dukes, Wagner was a team captain and named Defensive MVP … Was a member of the 2011 Region Championship team. PERSONAL: Born on June 22, 1994 to parents Lee and Michelle Wagner in Alpharetta, Ga. … Has two brothers, Christopher and William … Chose Mercer because of the academic prestige and opportunity to excel on the field … Plans to major in Accounting.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 26, 1993 to parents John and Jan Tipton in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Has a younger sister, Jordon … Chose Mercer for its academic prestige and award-winning campus.

SAM ARRINGTON Offensive Line 6-1

Tight End

Johns Creek, Ga.

206

Johns Creek, Ga. Grayson HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga. … Was a three-year varsity letterman under head coach Mickey Conn … Awarded First Team All-County Honors in 2012, Gwinnett County Player of the Month in 2012 and Gwinnett County All-Star Team Honors in 2012 … Was team captain in 2012 … Team captured the State Championship in 2011 and Region Championships in 2011 and 2012… Led team to a No. 1 national ranking in 2012. PERSONAL: Born on April 7, 1995 to parents Lenny Gregory and Carol Gregory in Charleston, W.Va. … Has one sister, Gabby, who plays golf at Brigham Young University, and one brother, Jacob … Chose Mercer because of its proximity to home … Plans to major in Education with a minor in History.

2013 MERCER BEARS

247

Freshman

Johns Creek HS

Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Baylor High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he was a member of the National Honor Society … Earned four varsity letters in football under head football coach Phil Massey and four in baseball … Was named a team captain in football.

HAYDEN GREGORY 5-10

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Stratford Academy in Macon, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in football under head football coach Rodney Collins.

6-2

Linebacker 213

R-Freshman

Linebacker

MICHAEL WAGNER 5-10

Stratford Academy

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 11, 1991 to parents Tony and Janet Avery in Macon, Ga. … Is the oldest of five siblings: Ben, Anna, Emma, Ethan and Gabe … Chose Mercer for its student life and academic prestige … Undecided about his major.

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Macon, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Ga., where he graduated with a 3.34 GPA … Earned three varsity letters in football and two in baseball and track … Under head football coach Barney Hester, Avery was named First Team Defense in Middle Georgia two times and was also named Defensive Player of the Year his senior year … Red shirted at the United States Air Force Academy under head coach Troy Calhoun.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Ga., where he was a four-year honor roll student and four-year scholar athlete … Was a twoyear varsity letterman in lacrosse, four-year varsity letterman in wrestling and a three-year varsity letterman in football … Under head football coach Mike Cloy, Arrington received the Lineman of the Year award in 2010 and the Iron Man award in 2011 and 2012 … The two time captain was also honored with All-Region North Fulton honors in 2010, 2011 and 2012. PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 1, 1995 to parents Tim and Susan Arrington in Roswell, Ga. … Has two sisters, Sarah and Becca … Chose Mercer because of the combination of athletics and academics … Intends to major in Business Management.

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AVERY WHITE

Defensive Tackle

Offensive Line

5-11

6-0

254

R-Freshman

Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 8, 1993 in Franklin, Tenn., to parents James and Dawnita Moore … Chose Mercer for the ability to be apart of the inaugural team … Majoring in Education.

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St. John Lutheran

MICHAEL RAINWATER Linebacker 6-2

212

R-Freshman

Jesup, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. John Lutheran School in Ocala, Fla. … Was a oneyear letterman in track & field, weightlifting, baseball and basketball and a threeyear letterman in football … Under head football coach Dennis Meunier, Wiles was awarded All-County honors … Was voted Offensive Player of the Year during senior campaign. PERSONAL: Born on March 7, 1995 to parents Derick and Regan Wiles … Has one brother, Seth … Chose Mercer because of the combination of academics and Division I football … Intends to major in Engineering.

Wayne County HS

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 4, 1993 to parents Mike and Becky Rainwater in Jesup, Ga … Chose Mercer for the academic prestige and football coaching staff … Plans to major in Business.

DAVID RASCHEN Offensive Line

Offensive Line

6-4

269

r-Freshman

Alpharetta, Ga. Johns Creek HS

300

Freshman

Newnan, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Ga., where he was named the Coke Student-Athlete of the Year … Earned three varsity letters in football and track … Under head football coach Mike Cloy, Southard was a team captain ... Was a First Team All-Metro selection and a First Team pick by the Alpharetta Neighbor … Was a two-time recipient of the Ironman of the Year award … Named Lineman of the Year.

Newnan HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years for Mike McDonald at Newnan High School in Newnan, Ga. ... Was an All-County Honorable Mention selection and helped lead his team to three-straight “Sweet 16” appearances in the state tournament. PERSONAL: Born on March 15, 1995 to Julie and David Raschen … Has one sister, Casey … Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff and location … Is planning to major in Engineering.

PERSONAL: Born July 4, 1993 to parents John and Missy Southard in Atlanta, Ga. … Has one brother, Jeff … Chose Mercer for its high-ranked academics and so he could play football close to home … Plans to major in Business.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Wayne County High School in Jesup, Ga., where he graduated sixth in his class … Earned three varsity letters in football and four in baseball … Under head football coach Jodi Grooms, Rainwater was named AllRegion his junior season and was named an All-Star his senior season.

KIRBY SOUTHARD 6-0

PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 25, 1994 to parents Bill and Rosie White in Lawrenceville, Ga. … Has one brother, Brad … Chose Mercer for its tough academics and growing athletic program … Plans to major in History with a minor in Education.

Freshman

Ocala, Fla.

R-Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Loganville High School in Loganville, Ga. ... Earned three varsity letters in football … Named First Team All-County and All-Region under head football coach Eric Godfree … Recipient of the Coach’s Award.

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Loganville HS

GRANT WILES 6-0

259

Loganville, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete at First Presbyterian Day School, lettering four years in football, four in basketball and one in track & field … Named All-Region and All-Bibb County in 2011 and was captain of the basketball team during senior season … Helped lead his football team to the state playoffs in the school’s second year in the GHSA.

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CORY HAWKINS

Linebacker

Offensive Line

5-10

180

R-Freshman

Augusta, Ga. Augusta Christian

5-11

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Cherokee HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Campbell High School in Smyrna, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football under head coach T.K. Dodd … Named to the 2011 Cobb County Touchdown Club All-County First Team and was selection to play in the 2012 Cobb County Senior Bowl Game … Also voted a two-time Cobb County Touchdown Club Scholar-Athlete of the Year. PERSONAL: Born on July 21, 1994 to parents Brad and Donna Hawkins in Smyrna, Ga. … Has one older brother, Taylor … Chose Mercer because he wanted to help build a new football tradition … Plans to major in Sports Management.

6-1

268

R-Freshman

Birmingham, Ala. Briarwood Christian HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cherokee High school in Canton, Ga., where he played football under head coach Josh Shaw … Was a two-time selection to the Cherokee Tribune’s All-County team and twice selected to the Cherokee Tribune’s Super Six team … Named to the All-Region team and received Team MVP honors in 2012. PERSONAL: Born on June 15, 1994 to parents Sikiru Ayinla and Bola Ayinla in Lagos, Nigeria … Has two siblings, Peju and Samuel … Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff and its ability to form a family atmosphere within the team in such a short amount of time … Intends to major in Political Science with a minor in Economics.

JACK LIGHTSEY

PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 11, 1994 to parents Noel and Beth Pittman in Birmingham, Ala. … Has a brother named Whit and a sister named Lilly … Chose Mercer for its strong academics and beautiful campus … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Business.

BLAKE FUSSELL

6-3

Offensive Line

262

R-Freshman

Tampa Bay, Fla. Armwood HS

6-1

285

R-Freshman

Brookwood HS

PERSONAL: Born June 30, 1994 in Orlando, Fla., to parents Tom and Shelly Lightsey … Chose Mercer because of the excellent education and the new facilities … Majoring in Business with an emphasis in Accounting.

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Snellville, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football under head coach Sean Callahan at Armwood High School … Named All-Area and Honorable Mention All-County … Led team to the 2012 state championship … Graduated with honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, Ala. … Earned three varsity letter in football under head coach Fred Yancey … Led team to Region Championship and an unbeaten record in region play all three seasons … Helped lead team to the 2010 state championship game during his junior season and to the semifinals his senior year … Was awarded the 2013 ACSL Distinguished High School Award for Athletics during his senior season.

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Offensive Line

Freshman

Cherokee, Ga.

R-Freshman

PRESTON PITTMAN

Defensive End 236

Campbell HS

PERSONAL: Son of James and Kelly Harper … Has six siblings, Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, Jadon, Jerrod and Jonoh … Chose Mercer for its great academics … Plans to major in Political Science.

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Smyrna, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Augusta Christian School in Augusta, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in football under head coach Keith Walton … Was named a captain and voted to the County All-Star game as a senior … Graduated from Augusta Christian with honors.

6-0

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football … Under head football coach Mark Crews, Fussell was named a team captain, All-Region First Team and Player of the Month three times. PERSONAL: Born Sept. 24, 1992 to parents Joyce Fussell and the late Gene Fussell … Has one older sister, Lindsay … Chose Mercer for its highly ranked engineering school … Plans to major in Engineering.

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WILSON HERES

Defensive Tackle

Offensive Line

5-8

6-0

270

R-Freshman

Augusta, Ga. Lakeside HS

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 2, 1993 in Augusta, Ga., to parents Chuck and Donna Perella … Chose Mercer because of the academics, coaches and facilities … Majoring in Engineering.

228

Armuchee HS

DAVID RICARD Offensive Line 6-1

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner in football and twice in basketball at Armuchee High School in Rome, Ga. … Graduated in 2011 and named the team’s Best Defensive Lineman two different seasons … Tabbed Most Improved Defensive Player on head coach John Mullinax’s team … His Armuchee team made the state playoffs once in his three years of playing and twice posted winning records … Spent one year at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 25, 1992 … Was recruited by Georgia State and Elon … Chose Mercer because of the ability to play football right away for an up-andcoming program … Plans to major in Pre-Med and has aspirations to be an emergency room doctor.

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Freshman

Stockbridge, Ga. Woodland HS

PERSONAL: Is the son of Renee and Daniel Ricard ... Has two siblings, Deshae and Mamiah … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

MITCH PAYNE

Defensive Tackle

Offensive Line

6-2

6-4

271

R-Freshman

Ringgold, Ga. Ringgold HS

PERSONAL: Born on March 25, 1994 in Nashville, Tenn., to parents Christopher Orr and Barbara A. Steven … Chose Mercer because of the closeness of the team … Majoring in Engineering.

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292

R-Freshman

Sylva, N.C.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for head coach Robert Akins at Ringgold High School … Lettered in wrestling and advanced to state championship … Member of National Honor Society, Engineering Career Path and Business Career Path.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodland High School in Ellenwood, Ga. … Was a three-year varsity letterman in football under head coach Scott Schmitt … Was a team captain and a two-time All-Region selection … Played in the East/West All-Star Classic … Lettered one year in track for head coach Symonte Stokes … Member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society.

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PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 20, 1992 to parents Bart and Leslie Heres in Dover, Del. … Has one sister, Lauren … Transferred to Mercer from the Air Force Academy … Plans to major in Computer Engineering with a minor in Economics.

R-Freshman

Rome, Ga.

Sophomore

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga., where he graduated as an AP Scholar with Distinction … Earned three varsity letters in football under head coach Leo Barker … Was named First Team All-Region as well as First Team All-Roswell Neighbor.

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Air Force Academy

JORDAN ABNEY 6-1

282

Roswell, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three seasons at Lakeside High School under head coach Jarrett Troxler … Recipient of the “Coaches Award” and earned All-County honors … Lettered two years in baseball … Was a member of the Beta Club.

Baylor School

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in football at Riverside Military Academy ... Played at the Baylor School in 2012 under head coach Phil Massey … Appeared in the Tennessee vs. Georgia All-Star game … Lettered one season in wrestling for head coach Ben Nelson and placed fourth in the State Tournament. PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 23, 1993 in Sylva, N.C., to parents Richard Hoodenpyle and Belinda Payne … Chose Mercer because of the academic reputation and great coaches … Majoring in Business.

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BRETT STEVERSON

Offensive Line

6-7

6-5

265

R-Freshman

Washington, Ga. Washington Wilkes HS

AUSTIN DANIEL Offensive Line 279

Edmund Burke Academy

Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fitzgerald High School and was a four-year football letterwinner under head coach Jason Strickland … Helped lead team to pair of region championships and to at least the quarterfinals all four seasons … Named to the Freshman All-Region Team … Earned All-Region First Team honors three times and First Team All-State honors twice … Was a two-time All-Tift Area First Team selection … Named to the All-Middle Georgia First Team on two different occasions … Finished high school as an honor graduate. PERSONAL: Born Dec. 13, 1994 in Macon, Ga., to parents Paula and Tommy Steverson … Has two siblings, Kristen and Brad … Chose Mercer to be closer to home … Majoring in Education.

Offensive Line 6-5

291

R-Freshman

Marietta, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete, participating in football for four years, tennis for three years and track & field for two seasons at Edmund Burke Academy … Earned All-Region and All-State honors in football under head coach Buddy Sorrow … Was a two-time region champion in tennis … Took fifth place in the state in the discus … His football team made the state playoffs in each of his four years and advanced to the state championship game during his sophomore and junior seasons … Was an Edmund Burke Honor Society member for three years. PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 28, 1995 in Augusta, Ga. … Chose Mercer because of the great academics and wanted to be a part of history in bringing back the football program … Plans on majoring in Environmental Biology.

Blessed Trinity

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 25, 1993 in Conyers, Ga., to Byron and Nancy Pietro … Chose Mercer because of its excellent academics … Majoring in Sports Management.

GARRETT SMITH

Offensive Line

6-2

240

Freshman

Live Oak, Fla. Suwannee HS

302

Freshman

Ft. Pierce Central

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Fla. … Was a varsity letterman in football under head coach Jamie Rodgers … Was named team captain for two years and earned First Team All-Area honors and 5A All-State Honorable Mention accolades … Was also a Georgia/Florida All-Star Selection. PERSONAL: Born on March 1, 1994 to Kin and Virginia Weaver in Gainesville, Fla. … Has two siblings, Lee and Jabe … Intends to major in Mechanical Engineering.

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Ft. Pierce, Fla.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in football at Blessed Trinity under head coach Tim McFarlin … Lettered two seasons in track & field under head coach Chuck Price.

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THOMAS PIETRO

Freshman

Waynesboro, Ga.

Fitzgerald HS

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 9, 1993 to parents Jeff and Shawn Hackney in Athens, Ga. … Has two younger brothers, Alex and Austin … Chose Mercer because he liked the campus and the new football program … Plans to major in Biology.

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Fitzgerald, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Washington Wilkes High School in Washington, Ga. … Earned two varsity letters in football under head coach Robby Robinson … Was named Offensive Lineman of the Year and voted to play in the CSRA Senior Bowl … Was the Salutatorian of his senior class.

6-4

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fort Pierce Central High School in Port Saint Lucie, Fla. … Was a one-year letterman in track & field and a four-year letterman in football … Under head football coach Josh Shaffer, Smith earned First Team AllTreasure Coast honors, First-Team All-District honors and Nike All-Sparq Team honors … Was invited to play in the Nike South Florida All-Star Football Game as well as the North South All-Star Game. PERSONAL: Born on April 12, 1995 to parents Frank and Sherri Smith … Has three siblings named Justin, Zachary and Camryn … Chose Mercer because of the academic reputation, tradition and faculty members he met while on campus … Intends to major in Business and Economics.

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RYAN KNAPP

Offensive Line

Wide receiver

6-4

6-1

299

R-Freshman

Milledgeville, Ga. John Milledge Academy

PERSONAL: Born on July 19, 1993 to parents Bill and Laurie Harpe in Milledgeville, Ga. … Has two siblings, Bill and Elizabeth … Chose Mercer because it was close to home and he wanted to help start up the football program … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

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Darlington School

CALEB KING Tight End 6-3

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 16, 1993 to parents Michael and Melissa Tolbert in Rome, Ga. … Has two younger sisters … Chose Mercer for its prestigious School of Medicine and beautiful campus … Plans to major in Biochemistry.

D’VANTE PENAMON 150

Mary Persons HS

Freshman

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 11, 1994 to parents Barry and Laura King … Has two brothers, Tyler and Ethan … Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff, the program goals and the new facilities … Intends to major in either Sports Management or Physical Therapy.

COREY GOMILLION Wide Receiver

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Ga., where he was awarded the AP European History Award … Earned four varsity letters in basketball, three in track and two in football under head football coach Brian Nelson. PERSONAL: Son of Jacquez and Belinda Penamon ... Born in Macon, Ga. … Has two siblings, Aujamia and Curtissia … Chose Mercer for its strong academics and to be a part of rebuilding the football program … Plans to major in Engineering.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville, Ala. … Was a two-year varsity letterman in soccer and a four-year varsity letterman in football … Played football under head coach Stephen Hooks during his final two seasons … Amassed 81 tackles and 10 catches for 148 total yards and four touchdowns.

R-Freshman

Culloden, Ga.

206

Westminister Christian

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Huntsville, Ala.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Darlington School in Rome, Ga., where he earned the Student-Athlete Award … Earned four varsity letters in football, one in track and one in wrestling … Under head football coach Tommy Atha, he was named a team captain and earned the Head Hunter Award.

5-10

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 24, 1994 in Macon, Ga., to parents Michael and Karmen Knapp … Chose Mercer because of its prestigious academics and the chance to play football … Majoring in Business.

R-Freshman

Rome, Ga.

R-Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football under head coach Barney Hester at Tattnall Square Academy … Earned All-Region honors and was named the team captain … Led team to four region championships, one state runner-up and one state championship … Lettered in track, finishing sixth in the state in the high jump and fourth in the triple jump … Lettered one season in tennis … Member of the Beta Club and finished ninth in his graduating class.

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Tattnall Square Academy

CHASE TOLBERT 6-1

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Macon, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended John Milledge Academy in Milledgeville, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football under head coach J.T. Wall … Was named team captain and guided the Trojans to a playoff berth as a senior … Member of the National Honor Society.

5-11

185

R-Freshman

Hephzibah, Ga. Aquinas HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and basketball at Aquinas High School … Earned four letters for head coach Matt Lezotte … Named offensive MVP, while leading the team to an Elite Eight appearance. PERSONAL: Born on March 14, 1994 in Augusta, Ga. … Son of Corey and Tammy Gomillion … Has two siblings, Cameron (12) and Lauren (22) … Intends to major in Mechanical Engineering.

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ADRIAN HUMPHREY

Wide Receiver

6-0

5-9

176

Freshman

Nashville, Tenn. Montgomery Bell Aca.

DARIUS TENNEY

R-Freshman

Oxford, Ga. Walnut Grove HS

Wide Receiver 5-9

Baylor HS

TASH VAN DORA Wide Receiver

Freshman

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Sophomore

PERSONAL: Born on April 7, 1993 to parents Anthony and Tonia Tenney in Atlanta, Ga. … Chose Mercer for its beautiful campus and pre-dentistry track … Plans to major in Biology.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football … Under head football coach Chip Walker, Tenney was on two state championship teams.

JEFF BOWENS 182

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Tulane

PERSONAL: Born on July 18, 1994 in Atlanta to parents Doug and Tvette Zielenske … Chose Mercer because of its close proximity to home and its academics … Undecided on a major.

Fayetteville, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity football under head coach O.J. Soto at Walnut Grove High School … Named First Team All-Region during junior and senior seasons and earned First Team All-County honors during final three seasons … Named team’s Player of the Year following senior campaign … Lettered for years in soccer.

6-0

PERSONAL: Born on May 5, 1995 in Houston, Texas … Chose Mercer because of the campus, great academics and wants to help bring football back to Macon … Is currently planning on majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

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Freshman

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete at Riverside Military High School, participating in football, basketball and track … Earned first team All-Region honors during his senior year at running back … Was a First Team All-Region selection his senior year and a two-time team MVP honorable mention in basketball ... Placed fourth in region in the 110-meter hurdles … Maintained a 3.4 GPA, while taking all AP and honor courses at Riverside Military … Is a member of National Honor Society.

TYLER ZIELENSKE 184

Riverside Military

PERSONAL: Born on August 11, 1994 in Nashville, Tenn., to Marybeth and Billy Best … Chose Mercer because of his relationship with the coaching staff and players … Was recruited by Middle Tennessee State, Duke and Stetson … Plans to major in Communications.

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Stockbridge, Ga.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a teammate of JeTarii Donald at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn. … Lettered four years in football and twice in baseball.

6-1

5-10

175

Sophomore

Hartwell, Ga.

Samford

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport standout in football, basketball and track at Baylor High School in Chattanooga, Tenn. ... Lettered all four years of high school career in both football and basketball and once in track & field … Was an All-State and All-Region player at Baylor in 2012 … Maintained a 3.7 GPA and was a National Merit Scholar and member of the National Honor Society.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hart County High School in Hartwell, Ga. … Earned three varsity letters in football, two in track and one in golf … Under head football coach Joby Scroggs, Van Dora was named to the All-Region team his senior year ... Played one year under head coach Pat Sullivan at Samford University.

PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 1, 1995 in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Is currently planning on majoring in Sports Management.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 25, 1993 to parents Tash and Druanne Van Dora in Athens, Ga. … Has a brother named Jeremiah and a sister named Anna … Chose Mercer for its reputation as a strong athletic and academic college.

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KELLY BROOKS

Long Snapper

Defensive End

6-2

5-10

246

Sophomore

Macon, Ga. Mount de Sales Academy

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, Ga. … Earned four varsity letters in football, one in track and three in baseball … Earned AllRegion and All-Middle Georgia honors under head football coach Robert Slocum ... took fifth in track at the state competition. PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 20, 1993 to parents Gregg and Susan Abernathy in Macon, Ga. … Has one brother, Taylor (24) … Chose Mercer because of its proximity to home and the opportunity to help build the football program from the ground up … Plans to major in Biology.

TY FORRESTER Defensive End 6-1

270

Freshman

Perry, Ga. Westfield Academy

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 22, 1994 in Augusta, Ga., to parents David and Julie Forrester … Has siblings Drew (19), Wade (18) and Cam (16) … Chose Mercer to be closer to home and the great academics … Majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Defensive End 220

R-Freshman

Sandersville, Ga. Walton HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout player at George Walton High School in Sandersville, Ga. … Lettered three times for head coach Rocky Hidalgo and was a twotime Cobb County Player of the Week during his career … Named the team’s captain his senior season … Helped lead his football team to the first-ever appearance in the state championship game his senior year … Was a two-year letterwinner in track & field. PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 7, 1994 in Dublin, Ga. … Was a member of the Spanish NHS and was a Spanish GHP State Finalist academically … Is related to former NFL star Takeo Spikes and former Georgia standouts Terrence and Robert Edwards … Chose Mercer over Georgetown, Rhodes and Holy Cross … Came to Mercer because of the ability to play football and the academic prestige of the university … Plans to major in Pre-Med at Mercer with aspirations of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

Defensive End 6-0

272

R-Freshman

Lafayette, Ga. Tucker HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tucker High School in Tucker, Ga., where he was awarded the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement … Earned two varsity letters in football and track … Under head football coach Franklin Stephens, Collins was named a Dekalb County All-Star and helped his team win two region championships. PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1994 to parents Keith and Felicia Collins in Memphis, Tenn. … Has two siblings, Kristian and Decorian … Chose Mercer for its strong academics and the opportunity to help rebuild the football program … Plans to major in Sports Business Management and Pre-Med.

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NICK COLLINS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete at Westfield Academy … Lettered four years in football for head coach Ronnie Jones … Earning All-Region honors in 2011 and 2012 and appearing in the All-Star game … Was the 2013 Wrestling State Champion and finished runner up in 2011 and 2012 … Also lettered in soccer for four seasons.

6-3

R-Freshman

Martin, Ga. Franklin County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Franklin High School in Carnesville, Ga., where he was an honor student … Earned four varsity letters in football, four in soccer and one in track … Was named First Team All-Region under head football coach Tommy Welch … Broke single season school record for sacks. PERSONAL: Born on June 11, 1993 to parents Reggie and Laura Starrett in Gwinnett County … Chose Mercer for its Engineering program … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

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GRANT MORGAN Defensive End 6-2

239

Freshman

Marietta, Ga. Kell HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and baseball at Kell High School in Marietta, Ga., under head coach Derek Cook … Was named the team’s defensive lineman of the year and was a Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl participant during his final year at Kell … His 2012 team won the region championship and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. PERSONAL: Born on April 4, 1995 to Karen and Wiley Morgan … Has one older sibling, Adam … Intends to major in Political Science and apply to law school after graduation. @MERCERFOOTBALL 42

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CODY JONES

Long Snapper

Defensive End

6-1

6-3

225

R-Freshman

Dublin, Ga.

PERSONAL: Born June 16, 1993 in Dublin Ga. … Son of Robert and Jan East … Has two brothers, Rob (19) and Matt (14) … His brother Rob is also a member of the Mercer football team … Majoring in Accounting and wants to be a dentist.

Peachtree Ridge HS

PERSONAL: Born March 2, 1993 in Macon, Ga., to parents Jimmy and Kathy Jones … Has an older brother, Colton (23) … Chose Mercer because of the environment and the challenging academics … Major is undecided.

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259

Freshman

Marietta, Ga.

Freshman

Lawrenceville, Ga.

Walker School

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity football under Mark Fleetwood at Peachtree Ridge High School in Lawrenceville, Ga. … Played prep ball with current teammate Devin Davidson … Is a member of the Peachtree Ridge Wall of Fame 1,000 lb club for weightlifting … Featured as the Hudl Highlight Play of the Month in Gwinnett County … Was an AP Scholar with honors and is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 15, 1994 in Lawrenceville, Ga. to Ginger and John Stanley … Chose Mercer because of the great academics and the chance to help bring back football to the university.

PERSONAL: Born on April 27, 1995 to Shanda and Ron Mitchell … Has a younger sister, Maddie … Chose Mercer for the chance to play four years as a starter … Intends to major in Sports Management.

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270

R-Freshman

Augusta, Ga. Richmond Academy

HIGH SCHOOL: Davis participated and lettered in three different sports at Richmond Academy in Augusta, Ga. … Played under Chris Hughes for four years in football and was named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved during his career … Lettered twice in wrestling and was a two-time region champion and took fourth in the state competition … Lettered twice in track and was recruited by Presbyterian, Wofford, Georgia Tech and Coastal Carolina. PERSONAL: Davis was born on June 7, 1994 … He finished his high school career with the highest average in International Baccalaureate Math at Richmond Academy … Chose Mercer because of the new beginning of the program … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. 2013 MERCER BEARS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in three different varsity sports at the Walker School in Marietta, Ga. …Was a four year letterwinner for head coach John East in football and was named an All-Region First-Team selection his junior and senior years … Earned All-County and All-State First Team honors as a senior, leading his team to the state quarterfinals … Also Played three years of soccer and two years of track at the Walker School … His soccer team won the state championship during his sophomore year … Received a Silver Medal Award in Physics.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and baseball at Bleckley County High School … Lettered three years in football for head coach Sam Barrs and lettered three seasons in baseball for coaches Rhett Grant and Brad Davis.

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MERCER ON THE AIR

Rick Cameron Voice of the Bears Rick Cameron, the “Voice of the Bears”, is in his ninth year calling play-by-play and will lead the broadcast team as the Mercer football program ends its 70-year hiatus and returns to action in 2013. Cameron, who is also Mercer’s senior assistant vice president for marketing communications, returned to the broadcast booth in 2006 after originally doing radio play-by-play in the late 1970s. He was the longtime public address announcer for both men’s and women’s basketball, as well. Cameron is the Marketing Communications liaison for the School of Medicine and the Athletics Department.

Roger Jackson Color Commentator Roger Jackson begins his first season as the color commentator for the Mercer University football radio broadcasts. Jackson brings a wealth of football knowledge to the radio booth on both the collegiate and professional levels. After starring as a two-sport athlete in football and track and field at nearby Central High School, Jackson attended Bethune-Cookman University, where he served as a four-year starter as well as team captain his senior year. Upon graduation, Jackson signed a free-agent NFL contract with the Denver Broncos in 1982. The Macon, Ga., native played in 53 games over five seasons with the Broncos.

Craig Lawson Sideline Reporter Craig Lawson enters his first season as the sideline reporter for all Mercer football radio broadcasts. Lawson comes to Mercer from WRWR in Warner Robins, where he currently serves as a sports reporter/analyst and a radio commentator for its high school football coverage. Lawson also doubles at WRWR with his work behind the camera as a producer for many assignments, including all Mercer men’s basketball broadcasts. Before his work at WRWR, Lawson was a producer, sports talk show host and play-by-play announcer for the University of Georgia softball team at WUOG Radio in Athens.

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ATHLETICS TRADITION

Mercer History

Mercer University is a longstanding member of NCAA Division I athletics. The school is a founding member of the Atlantic Sun Conference, for which 16 of its 17 intercollegiate teams will compete during the 2013-14 academic year. Mercer first fielded an athletic team in January 1892, when its football team played the University of Georgia in Athens. It was the first college football game played in the state and one of the first in the Southeast. Mercer, in the fall of that year, would defeat Georgia Tech in its first football game ever. The Mercer football team will play its 2013 campaign as a member of the Pioneer Football League – the nation’s only nonscholarship NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference. In 2014, football is included in the entire athletic department’s shift into the Southern Conference. Only men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and sand volleyball will continue competition in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mercer University Athletic Department is to develop well-rounded student-athletes academically, athletically and socially. The program is committed to integrity, sportsmanship and equal opportunity for all students and staff.

Academics

Mercer athletes are true “student-athletes” with emphasis placed equally on performance in the classrooms as well as on the playing fields or courts. In the 2012-13 academic year, 70 percent of Mercer student-athletes were named Atlantic Sun All-Academic selections, while Will Betts (men’s soccer) and Derrek Workman (baseball) were named first team Academic All-Americans.

Hall of Fame

The Mercer Athletic Hall of Fame now consists of 140 members. These men and women made invaluable contributions to the University either participating as a student-athlete, coach or in some other athletic-related capacity.

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PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE

he 2013 season marks the 21st year for the Pioneer Football League – the nation’s only non-scholarship, football-only NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference. The PFL is one of only two conferences that sponsor football as its only sport (the Missouri Valley Football Conference being the other). However, the PFL is a truly national conference with members on each coast and throughout the nation’s heartland. The league still retains four of its charter members – Butler University, the University of Dayton, Drake University and Valparaiso University, plus the University of San Diego (joining in 1992) – which were joined in 2001 by Davidson College, Jacksonville University and Morehead State University. Campbell University joined the PFL in 2008, its first season of intercollegiate football. Marist College, which joined for the 2009 season, further extended the league’s footprint into the northeast. In January 1991, the NCAA passed legislation to require Division I institutions to sponsor all intercollegiate sports at the Division I level. The five charter members (Evansville the fifth before dropping football in 1997), each dedicated to the enhancement and sound management of intercollegiate football as an integral part of the student-athletes’ collegiate experience, joined together to form the Pioneer Football League. From the league’s inception it has been a proponent of the creation of a non-scholarship football classification within Division I and adopted the moniker of Pioneer based on the intent to become the first league in that new division. The PFL’s original membership was comprised of NCAA Division I universities that previously sponsored intercollegiate football at other levels. In recent years, the league has attracted those institutions committed to the principles of the PFL model when beginning their football program, including Jacksonville, which started its program in the non-scholarship mold in 1998, and Campbell, which did so in 2008. In 2013, the league expanded its footprint in the Southeast when Mercer University and Stetson University – which each restarted long dormant programs – joined the league. The PFL began play in 1993 with Dayton winning the league’s first crown. The league spent its first season in 1993 under the administrative guidance of the Midwestern Collegiate Conference and the office moved to St. Louis in 1994, when current commissioner Patty Viverito was named the PFL commissioner, a leadership position she continues to fill.

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THE MErcer EXPERIENCE... A

s one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, Mercer University’s mission is to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower and to serve. In fulfilling this mission, the University supports undergraduate, graduate and professional learning, as well as basic research and its application in service to others. Founded by Baptists in 1833, Mercer is an independent university that remains grounded in a tradition that embraces freedom of the mind and spirit, cherishes the equal worth of every individual and commits to serving the needs of humankind. With more than 8,300 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah, Mercer has a strong presence in Georgia. However, its more than 68,000 alumni are making important contributions to their professions and communities around the world. Mercer is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading institutions by such publications as U.S. News & World Report, which named the University the No. 1 value in the South in 2012 and No. 6 on its list of “up-and-coming” schools.

CAMPUS LIFE Even with its picturesque setting, the spirit of Mercer is not in the grandeur of its buildings, but in the graciousness of its people - a friendly, family-like community of faculty, staff and students who strive for excellence in all that they do. The University offers a wealth of fascinating experiences and activities both in and outside the classroom. From academic clubs and honor societies, to performing arts and special interest groups, to 16 national fraternities and sororities on campus, students can choose from more than 80 on-campus organizations to discover new talents and interests and to gain important leadership skills they will need for life after college.

RESIDENCE LIFE The benefits of campus living are numerous - the development of life-long friendships, a sense of community, enhancing campus involvement and higher academic performance. For many new students this is the first time they have lived away from home and the community that develops on campus and in residence halls becomes a second family. All freshman and sophomores (first-year and/or transfer students) are required to live on campus, with the exception of married students, students above the age of 21, students with children and/or students who live at home with a parent or guardian within reasonable commuting distance. In each of Mercerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence halls, safety comes first and foremost. The exterior doors are locked at all times and students use their identification cards to gain access into their residence hall.

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ACADEMIC DIVISIONS College of Liberal Arts (Macon): The oldest of the University’s academic units, the College remains the cornerstone of Mercer’s educational programs. The College offers an array of baccalaureate programs in the humanities, fine arts, sciences and social sciences. Walter F. George School of Law (Macon): Founded in 1873, Mercer’s Law School is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and the first in the state of Georgia accredited by the American Bar Association. Its innovative Woodruff Curriculum — which focuses on ethics and practical skills — earned the Gambrell Professionalism Award from the A.B.A. for its “depth of excellence.” Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics (Macon, Atlanta, Douglas County, Savannah): The School offers undergraduate and graduate (B.B.A., M.B.A.) degrees in Macon and Atlanta, the M.B.A. in Savannah and the B.B.A. degree in Douglas County. The School holds the highest level of accreditation for business education by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. School of Engineering (Macon): Mercer’s innovative and academically challenging engineering-related programs provide students with a comprehensive education, featuring a solid foundation in mathematics and sciences, a core engineering curriculum, a range of courses in engineering specialties and a strong emphasis on communication technologies. The School of Engineering marked its 25th anniversary in 2010 and continues to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top three master’s degree-level engineering schools in the Southeast. Tift College of Education (Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Regional Academic Centers): The College prepares more professional educators than any other private college or university in Georgia. It offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Guided by the conceptual framework of the “Transforming Educator,” Tift College is dedicated to preparing effective teachers and educational leaders who aspire to grow professionally throughout their careers, while also seeking to transform the lives of students.

ing-centered gateways of information resources through robust collections and innovative, technology-rich patron services to support the educational endeavors of the University community. Mercer University Press (Macon): Since its establishment in 1979, Mercer Press has published more than 1,200 titles, generally in the areas of Southern history, philosophy, religion and regional studies. The Press holds membership in the Association of American University Presses. Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) (Warner Robins): Founded in 1987, MERC provides engineering research services to private industries and government agencies, including the Department of Defense. Since its inception, MERC has exceeded $300 million in contract revenue. Mercer Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus): The School was established in 1982 to educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia. The School of Medicine currently operates two four-year campuses. Following their second year, students participate in core clinical clerkships at the School’s primary teaching hospitals: Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, and The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.

Quick Facts

Founded 1833 President William D. Underwood Enrollment (Fall 2012) 8341 Total | 4427 Undergraduate 2148 Graduate | 1766 Professional

James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology (Atlanta): Established in 1996, the School brings Jesse Mercer’s founding vision of providing students with a classical and theological education full circle as it prepares students for the ministry.

Alumni 68,000 Overall Operating Budget $202,184,065 Number of Faculty & Staff 1,568

College of Continuing and Professional Studies (Macon, Atlanta, Regional Academic Centers): The College offers undergraduate and graduate programs to working adults seeking professional advancement or transition and leadership roles in and beyond their communities. The College provides students with distinctive, multidisciplinary programs that integrate theory and practice, liberal learning and professional education, and knowledge and experience. Townsend School of Music (Macon): The School is nationally recognized for its artist faculty, award-winning students, wide range of performance ensembles and state-of-the-art facilities. Specialized music programs include the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Church Music Studies and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings.

College of Pharmacy (Atlanta): For more than a century, the College has maintained a tradition of excellence and a national reputation for producing leaders in the health care profession and has made notable contributions to the fields of pharmacy and health sciences. Mercer is ranked as the No. 4 private pharmacy school in the United States and among the top private and public pharmacy schools. Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Macon, Atlanta): Nationally recognized Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, the oldest nursing program in Georgia, is grounded in its heritage of educating students to provide superior nursing care. All undergraduate nursing students are members of the National Student Nurses Association, thus providing them with superior leadership and professional development opportunities.

College of Health Professions (Macon, Atlanta): The College of Health Professions became operational in 2013. The new College is composed of three departments: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health. The College offers the doctoral-level physical therapy program, the master’s-level physician assistant program, and the master’s-level public health program. The Department of Physical Therapy offers an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy residency program and a Neurological Physical Therapy residency program. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies offers an Advanced Cardiology residency program.

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ALL TIME RESULTS 1892 Record: 1-2 Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-50 Savannah Catholic Library Assoc. L, 2-20 Georgia Tech W, 12-6 1894 Record: 0-1 Coach: George Stallings Opponent Result Georgia Tech L, 6-10 1896 Record: 0-2-1 Coach: J.D. Winston Opponent Result Georgia Tech L, 4-6 Georgia Tech T, 4-4 Auburn L, 0-46 1897 Record: 0-1 Coach: Gordon Saussy Opponent Result Auburn L, 0-26 1903 Record: 0-1 Opponent Result Georgia Tech L, 0-46 1906 Record: 2-3 Coach: E. E. Tarr Opponent Result Citadel L, 0-10 Gordon W, 28-5 Georgia L, 0-55 Florida W, 12-0 Georgia Tech L, 0-61 1907 Record: 3-3 Coach: H. R. Shencker Opponent Result Florida W, 6-0 Gordon W, 5-0 Auburn L, 0-63 Howard W, 11-6 Georgia L, 6-26 Mississippi A&M L, 0-75 1908 Record: 3-4 Coach: Frank Blake Opponent Result Locust Grove W, 56-0 Auburn L, 0-23 Florida W, 24-0 Georgia Tech L, 6-16 Georgia L, 0-11 Howard W, 45-0 Citadel L, 0-10 1909 Record: 3-4 Coach: Frank Blake Opponent Result Vanderbilt L, 5-28 Auburn L, 5-23 Georgia Tech L, 0-35

Chattanooga W, 10-2 South Carolina W, 5-3 Howard L, 5-6 Norman Park W, 26-0 1910 Record: 6-3 Coach: C. C. Stroud Opponent Result Locust Grove W, 32-0 Clemson W, 3-0 Med. Dept. of Georgia W, 22-0 Georgia Tech L, 0-46 Florida W, 13-0 Georgia L, 0-22 Chattanooga L, 0-6 Citadel W, 21-0 Howard W, 28-0 1911 Record: 4-6-1 Coach: C. C. Stroud Opponent Result Locust Grove W, 25-0 Clemson W, 20-6 Howard W, 25-0 Gordon W, 12-0 Auburn L, 0-29 Georgia Tech L, 0-17 Mississippi L, 0-34 Citadel L, 0-5 Georgia L, 5-8 Columbia L, 5-6 Columbia T, 6-6 1912 Coach: C. C. Stroud Record: 5-3-1 Opponent Result Stetson W, 6-0 Tennessee W, 27-14 Columbia W, 71-0 Gordon W, 29-6 Auburn L, 0-56 Howard W, 36-0 Clemson L, 13-22 Georgia Tech L, 6-16 Florida T, 0-0 1913 Record: 2-5-1 Coach: Lewis Hardage Opponent Result 10th District Aggies W, 44-0 Alabama Presbyterian W, 33-0 Auburn L, 0-53 Citadel T, 7-7 Clemson L, 0-52 Florida L, 0-24 Georgia Tech L, 0-33 Stetson L, 6-13 1914 Record: 5-4 Coach: Fred A. Robins Opponent Result Kings College W, 27-7 Stetson W, 44-0 Gordon W, 44-0

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Furman W, 39-0 Georgia Military College W, 26-0 Chattanooga L, 0-16 Georgia Tech L, 0-105 Mississippi A&M L, 0-66 Florida L, 0-14 1915 Record: 5-4 Coach: John Zellars Opponent Result Gordon W, 6-0 Georgia Tech L, 0-52 Wofford W, 13-6 Chattanooga L, 6-20 Howard W, 14-7 Auburn L, 0-45 Douglas Aggies W, 20-0 Columbia W, 32-0 Florida L, 7-34 1916 Record: 1-6 Coach: John Zellars (Game 1-2), D.R. Peacock Opponent Result Georgia Military College W, 7-0 Chattanooga L, 0-49 Auburn L, 0-93 Howard L, 7-26 Columbia L, 0-7 South Carolina L, 0-47 Georgia Tech L, 0-61 1919 Record: 0-2 Coach: Maxwell James Opponent Result Oglethorpe L, 0-73 Florida L, 0-48 1920 Record: 2-7 Coach: Josh Cody Opponent Result Lanier University W, 59-0 Howard L, 13-33 Chattanooga L, 0-20 Florida L, 0-30 Stetson W, 19-6 Gordon L, 0-14 Oglethorpe L, 0-42 Wake Forest L, 0-14 Erskine L, 6-20 1921 Record: 3-6 Coach: Josh Cody Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-28 Vanderbilt L, 0-42 Florida L, 0-7 Birmingham Southern W, 20-0 Stetson W, 41-0 Furman L, 0-37 Oglethorpe L, 6-7 Chattanooga W, 18-0 Ft. Benning L, 7-24

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ALL TIME RESULTS 1922 Record: 4-6 Coach: Josh Cody Opponent Result Piedmont W, 24-3 Georgia L, 0-41 North Georgia Aggies W, 31-0 Auburn L, 7-50 Vanderbilt L, 0-25 Maryville W, 12-0 Chattanooga L, 6-13 Oglethorpe W, 18-10 Carson-Newman L, 7-12 Ft. Benning L, 13-27 1923 Record: 4-5 Coach: Stanley Robinson Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-7 Furman W, 6-3 Ft. Benning W, 7-0 Chattanooga W, 18-3 Birmingham Southern W, 12-0 Florida L, 7-19 Oglethorpe L, 6-7 Mississippi College L, 0-15 Carson-Newman L, 0-12 1924 Record: 5-3-2 Coach: Stanley Robinson Opponent Result Georgia L, 7-24 Syracuse L, 0-26 Furman W, 23-0 Chattanooga W, 33-0 Howard W, 14-5 Loyola T, 0-0 Wofford W, 16-0 Florida W, 10-0 Oglethorpe L, 0-25 Mississippi College T, 7-7 1925 Record: 4-5 Coach: Stanley Robinson Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-32 Florida L, 0-24 Rollins W, 14-0 Chattanooga L, 7-12 North Carolina L, 0-3 Citadel L, 0-16 Furman W, 17-0 Oglethorpe W, 21-6 Marquette W, 30-0 1926 Record: 4-3-2 Coach: Bernie Moore Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-20 Citadel L, 7-12 Florida W, 6-3 Howard W, 3-0 Ft. Benning L, 13-21 Furman T, 13-13

Rollins W, 55-0 Oglethorpe W, 31-7 Parris Island Marines T, 0-0 1927 Record: 5-4 Coach: Bernie Moore Opponent Result North Georgia Aggies W, 77-0 Citadel W, 6-0 Furman L, 13-27 Presbyterian W, 26-7 Howard L, 0-14 Florida L, 6-32 Oglethorpe W, 21-6 Georgia L, 7-26 Wake Forest W, 34-0 1928 Record: 3-5-1 Coach: Bernie Moore Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-52 Citadel W, 7-0 Florida L, 0-73 Howard L, 7-15 Presbyterian W, 7-6 Wake Forest W, 14-12 Birmingham Southern T, 20-20 Duke L, 18-38 Oglethorpe L, 0-15 1929 Record: 2-6-1 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Citadel L, 0-21 Howard W, 7-2 Presbyterian L, 0-6 Chattanooga T, 7-7 Wake Forest L, 0-13 Birmingham Southern L, 7-39 Duke L. 6-19 Rollins W, 59-0 Oglethorpe L, 0-26 1930 Record: 5-5 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-51 Presbyterian L, 7-9 Chattanooga L, 6-8 Stetson W, 33-0 Birmingham Southern W, 13-6 Georgia Teachers W, 77-0 Oglethorpe W, 2-0 Florida Southern W, 33-0 Wake Forest L, 0-21 Oglethorpe L, 6-13 1931 Record: 7-2-1 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Citadel W, 26-0 Presbyterian W, 20-7 Chattanooga L, 19-27 Stetson W, 28-7

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Birmingham Southern W, 12-0 Erskine W, 20-6 Wofford W, 25-7 John Carroll T, 0-0 Oglethorpe W, 20-0 Centre L, 0-3 1932 Record: 7-2 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Vanderbilt L, 7-20 Howard W, 21-6 Presbyterian W, 51-0 Furman L, 0-2 Parris Island Marines W, 57-0 Centre W, 8-0 Chattanooga W, 25-0 Oglethorpe W, 7-6 Erskine W, 42-0 1933 Record: 4-3-2 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Spring Hill W, 44-3 Army L, 6-19 Navy L, 6-25 Birmingham Southern T, 0-0 Georgia L, 12-13 Furman T, 6-6 Chattanooga W, 7-0 Clemson W, 13-0 Oglethorpe W, 31-0 1934 Record: 3-6-1 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Presbyterian L, 6-7 Loyola L, 0-21 Birmingham L, 0-14 Furman L, 3-9 Stetson W, 6-0 Washington and Jefferson W, 30-7 Chattanooga T, 13-13 Clemson L, 0-32 Centre L, 13-16 Oglethorpe W, 7-6 1935 Record: 4-5 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-31 Navy L, 0-27 Birmingham Southern W, 14-0 Presbyterian W, 14-7 Clemson L, 0-13 Chattanooga L, 7-12 Troy State W, 21-7 Oglethorpe W, 19-0 Furman L, 0-32 1936 Record: 3-5-1 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Georgia Teachers W, 40-0

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1937 Record: 4-5 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Georgia Teachers W, 77-0 Georgia Tech L, 0-28 Howard L, 0-7 Birmingham Southern L, 0-7 Georgia L, 0-19 Oglethorpe W, 13-6 Presbyterian W, 25-13 Tampa W, 20-0 Chattanooga L, 7-19 1938 Record: 3-6 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Wofford W, 15-0 Georgia Tech L, 0-19 Birmingham Southern L, 0-7 Georgia L, 19-28 Tulane L, 0-51 Oglethorpe W, 33-7 Presbyterian W, 28-0 Mississippi College L, 21-26 Chattanooga L, 7-9 1939 Record: 3-7 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Wofford W, 12-0 Presbyterian L, 0-7 Carson-Newman W, 7-0 Alabama L, 0-20 Birmingham Southern W, 10-0 Tennessee L, 0-17 Georgia L, 9-16 Mississippi College L, 0-15 Howard L, 3-7 Chattanooga L, 18-21 1940 Overall: 1-7 Coach: Lake Russell Opponent Result Tennessee L, 0-49 Alabama L, 0-20 Louisiana State L, 0-20 Erskine W, 45-0 Presbyterian L, 2-3 Mississippi College L, 6-26 Howard L, 6-14 Chattanooga L, 6-20

1941 Record: 3-6 Coach: Bobby Hooks Opponent Result Georgia L, 0-81 Georgia Teachers W, 25-0 Wofford W, 20-14 Rollins L, 0-52 Presbyterian W, 19-12 Mississippi College L, 19-27 Newberry L, 13-32 Howard L, 6-27 Chattanooga L, 13-40

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ALL TIME OPPONENTS Opponent Overall First Meeting Alabama 0-2 1939 Alabama Presbyterian 1-0 1913 Alabama Teachers 1-0 1935 Army 0-1 1933 Auburn 0-11 1896 Berry 0-0 2013 Birmingham Southern 7-5-2 1921 Carson-Newman 1-3 1922 Centre 1-2 1931 Campbell 0-0 2013 Carnegie Mellon 0-0 2013 Chattanooga 6-16-2 1909 Citadel 4-6-1 1906 Clemson 3-4 1910 Columbia College 2-2-1 1911 Davidson 0-0 2013 Douglas Aggies 1-0 1915 Drake 0-0 2013 Duke 0-2 1928 Erskine 3-1 1920 Florida 6-10-1 1906 Florida Southern 1-0 1930 Ft. Benning 1-3 1921 Furman 4-6-2 1914 Georgia 0-22 1892 Georgia Military College 2-0 1914 Georgia Tech 1-12-1 1892 Gordon 5-2 1906 Howard 10-9-1 1907 Jacksonville 0-0 2013 John Carroll 0-0-1 1931 Kings College 1-0 1914 Lanier University 1-0 1920 Locust Grove Institute 3-0 1908 Louisiana State 0-1 1940 Loyola (New Orleans) 0-1-1 1924 Marist 0-0 2013 Marquette 0-1 1925 Maryville 0-1 1922 Medical Dept of Georgia 1-0 1910 Miami (FL) 0-1 1936 Mississippi 0-1 1911 Mississippi College 0-5-1 1923 Mississippi State (A&M) 0-3 1907 Navy 0-2 1933 Newberry 0-1 1941 Norman Park 1-0 1909 2013 MERCER BEARS

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ALL TIME OPPONENTS Opponent Overall First Meeting North Carolina 0-1 1925 North Georgia Aggies 2-0 1922 Oglethorpe 13-7 1919 Parris Island Marines 1-0-1 1926 Piedmont 1-0 1922 Presbyterian 9-5 1927 Reinhardt 0-0 2013 Rollins 3-1 1925 San Diego 0-0 2013 Savannah Library Assoc. 0-1 1892 South Carolina 1-1 1909 South Georgia Teachers 4-0 1930 Spring Hill 1-0 1933 Stetson 7-1 1912 Syracuse 0-1 1924 Tampa 1-0 1937 Tennessee 1-2 1912 10th District Aggies 1-0 1913 Tulane 0-1 1938 Valparaiso 0-0 2013 Vanderbilt 0-4 1921 Wake Forest 1-2 1920 Warner 0-0 2013 Washington-Jefferson 1-0 1934 Wofford 6-0 1915

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Last Meeting 1925 1927 1938 1932 1922 1941 -1941 -1892 1916 1941 1933 1934 1924 1937 1940 1913 1938 -1932 1930 -1934 1941

SCORING LEADERS Name Joseph F. “Phoney” Smith Roy “Pinky” Walden Allan Bloodworth Ernie Zinkowski Bill Alderman Al Owen Johnny Cimperman Art Wright Frank Norman Jody Matt A. J. Swann Wright Baemore E. B. “Crook” Smith H.S. Irwin G.H. “Skipper” Cochran James “Spec” Landrum Clay Binion Houston “Kid” Cecil Neufville “Shorty” Poore Ralph Skelton Henry Allen Norman Felder Tom Porter Dave Rice John T. “Jake” Zelalrs Art Pledger Willie Parker Bill Foxworth John Jasonis Robert E. “Bob” Lee Joe Pope B. Frank Sammons Arthur Yancey Seth Weekly S.R. McDaniel Neal Allen Paul Davis P.E. Garrison Jimmy Glover Gerald McQuaig Anthony Page Carlso Phillips Jake Trommerhauser E. R. Welch Bob Sperry F. A. Sams R. L. Hodges Elder Hillingsworth Bob Poole S. T. “Little” Reese Rod Blaylock Henry Lawrence Tony Long Johnny Mattox Hugh Mills Billy Smith Edwin varner Leon McKnight J. A. Scoggin Sid Ellison George Harmon John Westmoreland Bill Bruner

Years TD FG 1925-27 24 3 1930-32 21 0 1934-36 13 2 1931-33 15 0 1927-29 11 0 1935-37 14 0 1930-32 11 0 1927-28 11 0 1910-12 11 0 1928-29 10 0 1914-15 10 0 1936-37 8 0 1921-24 9 0 1911-12 6 5 1912-14 9 0 1937-39 8 0 1908-10 7 2 1921-24 7 0 1921-24 7 0 1925 6 0 1933-35 6 0 1922-23 6 0 1933-35 6 0 1922-24 6 0 1910-11 7 0 1938-39 6 0 1913-14 4 0 1910-12 5 0 1931-32 5 0 1932-34 5 0 1932-33 5 0 1914-15 5 0 1940-41 5 0 1915-20 4 0 1910 5 0 1937-38 4 0 1938 4 0 1920 4 0 1924 4 0 1933 4 0 1941 4 0 1941 4 0 1931 4 0 1921 4 0 1930-32 1 0 1912-13 3 0 1941 3 0 1929-31 1 0 1909-10 4 0 1922-23 3 1 1940-41 3 0 1923-24 3 1931 3 0 1937-38 3 0 1913 3 0 1936 3 0 1934-36 3 0 1911-12 3 0 1907-09 3 0 1920-24 2 0 1921-22 2 0 1913 2 0 1926 2 0

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Total 176 126 102 90 88 85 68 66 62 60 60 59 56 55 54 48 47 43 42 37 36 36 36 36 35 34 32 31 30 30 30 30 30 28 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 22 20 20 20 19 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 15 14 14 14 13

SCORING LEADERS Name Herschel “Big Boy” Forrester Jim Harbin Dick Hawes Bill Howland Buchanan “Buck” Loser Leo Lozar W. M. “Knuck” McCrary Jack Morris John Parks A. B. Phillips Carl Stager Jarred “Red” Simmons F. M. White E. S. Whitehead J. W. Jacobs Tom Rentz Ike Cowart Ed Irwin Roscoe Cline W. H. Drane Veo Yon R. B. “Red’ Adams Bob Alley Tarzan Bowling Frank Branch Red Camp Brewer Crobin Al Davino R. C. Dorsey Bob Dutton Denver Fleming Al Gerhardt Harry Karsznia Bob Hendry W. Holman Brad Lamson Lynwood “Baggy” Mallard Jimmy Matthews Gene NeSmith Lehmon :Frog” Newsome J. R. Newton Lester “Swede” Olsson Raymond O’Quinn Charlton “Bit” Pierce E. H. “Bubber” Pope Glenn Ratliff Nat Reasor Jack Richards Don Spice Wilbur Smith Kay Tipton Rod Tuach Tom Veasey Eugene Brundage Donald Powell H. P. Bell Bowie Gray Bob Smith Wally Byrom Ellis Paulk Lamar Plunkett Grady Gillon Don Lockert

Years TD FG 1912-13 2 0 1921 2 0 1914 2 0 1938 2 0 1928 2 0 1940 2 0 1941 2 0 1936 2 0 1925 2 0 1912 2 0 1940 2 0 1922-23 2 0 1920 2 0 1920 2 0 1909 2 0 1920 1 0 1920 1 0 1921-22 0 1937-38 1 0 1916 1 0 1938 1 0 1924 1 0 1938 1 0 1923 1 0 1930 1 0 1933 1 0 1929 1 0 1934 1 0 1915 1 0 1939 1 0 1924 1 0 1938 1 0 1939 1 0 1939 1 0 1912 1 0 1929 1 0 1928 1 0 1927 1 0 1934 1 0 1928 1 0 1916 1 0 1931 1 0 1940 1 0 1925 1 0 1922 1 0 1941 1 0 1932 1 0 1939 1 0 1940 1 0 1927 1 0 1924 1 0 1937 1 0 1930 1 0 1941 0 0 1911 1 0 1932-33 0 0 1933 0 0 1930 0 0 1935 0 0 1940 0 0 1940 0 0 1938 0 0 1935 0 0

2013 MERCER BEARS

EP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 8 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1

@MERCERFOOTBALL

Total 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 10 9 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1