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Media Quick Facts.....................................................................................8 2011-12 Schedule...........................................................................8 Media Information.........................................................................8 2011-12 Roster...............................................................................8 Coaches & Staff Head Coach Butch Woolbright.......................................................9 Assistant Coach..............................................................................9 Support Staff..................................................................................9 Meet the Tigers Rifle Profiles........................................................................... 10-12 2010-11 Review Season Recap............................................................................... 13 Statistics/Results.................................................................... 13-14
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The primary mission of the Department of Athletics is to provide a successful athletic program at the highest level of competition. Characterized by academic, athletic and moral excellence in a diverse collegiate environment, the program will abide by the spirit of the rules governing students and intercollegiate athletics and will be known for its good sportsmanship and integrity.
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Editors: Preston McClellan, Adam K. Moussa, Allison Schatell, Mark Taylor Layout/Covers: Brandon Kolditz Assistance: Lamar Chance, Colby Wilson, Jennifer Rodrigues, Tammy DeGroff, Bob Winn, Jen Rothlisberger, Bryan McEldowney Photography: Photos were taken by professional sports photographers Joe Murphy, Carolyn Andros, Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts University President - Dr. Shirley C. Raines Dr. Shirley C. Raines became the 11th president of the University of Memphis on July 1, 2001. She is the first woman to hold the presidency of the University, which was founded in 1912. The University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a high research university, with almost 23,000 students and 2,500 employees. Previous to her appointment at the University of Memphis, Dr. Raines was Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. While at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., she received the Distinguished Faculty Member award and has received two research awards from the Eastern Educational Research Association. She is the author of 14 books and numerous journal articles and is widely regarded as an expert in teacher education and early childhood education. During the years of Dr. Raines’ tenure at the University of Memphis, the following building projects have been completed: the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, the Student Activities Plaza and fountain, the clock tower, University Services Building with new bookstore, additions to the Carpenter Student Housing Complex, the renovation of Wilder Tower, the University Center, the LivingLearning Residence Complex and relocation of the Law School to the historic downtown location on the Mississippi River. Improvement to athletic facilities have also been a priority with the construction of the Athletic Training Facility, Penny Hardaway Hall of
Fame, Tiger Softball Complex, FedExPark, Frank L. Flautt Golf Center, and upgrades and renovations to the football training facilities, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Described in The Commercial Appeal as “powerful, prepared and personable,” she has become known for her effective work in building productive partnerships on and off the campus. This emphasis has enabled the University to realize significant increases in annual giving to the University. Establishment of the University of Memphis Research Foundation along with the University’s focus on engaged scholarship in the community has facilitated an increase of sponsored research grants and contract awards by almost 100 percent since the beginning of Dr. Raines’ tenure in 2001. Major focus areas of her work with students include an increased emphasis on the retention of students, expansion of the University’s Honors and Emerging Leaders programs, the establishment of a guaranteed internship program for qualified students, living-learning residential and curricular learning communities throughout campus. Dr. Raines served on the board for the NCAA for five years and chaired the Presidential Task Force Oversight and Monitoring Group while also serving on the Board of Directors of C-USA. While Chair of the Board of Directors of C-USA, Dr. Raines led the conference through realignment. Dr. Raines earned her Doctorate in Education and her Master of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Her Bach-
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elor of Science degree is from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She also completed the Management Development Program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has returned to Harvard for the past four years as a keynote speaker for the Institutes for Higher Education addressing new university presidents and chancellors. A native of Bells, Tenn., she is married to retired professor, Dr. Robert J. Canady. In his retirement, he is a stained glass artist and a private pilot. Bob and Shirley are the parents of four adult children and five grandchildren.
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R.C. Johnson came aboard in February of 1996 and immediately set forth in bringing U of M Tigers athletics into national prominence. Over the last 15 years, the dynamic administrator has built Memphis into a nationally-recognized athletics program that has participated in five bowl games and has competed in 14 postseason men’s basketball tournaments. Under Johnson’s direction, donations to the department have risen steadily and more than $7 million has been raised each of the last three years. Also, in the last eight years under Johnson, the Tigers have captured 17 total Conference USA titles in men’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s golf and men’s track and field. The men’s basketball program has garnered five regular-season titles (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) and five C-USA Tournament championships (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011), while the women’s soccer program claimed consecutive league championships in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Men’s soccer won the C-USA Tournament in 2004, while the men’s outdoor track and field and women’s golf programs claimed league championships in 2007. While he has already spearheaded two major capital campaigns that raised over $21 million in private funds for athletic department projects, Johnson announced in June 2011 a major capital campaign to directly benefit the Tigers football program. “Vision for Victory,” as it is billed, was developed to raise $10 million for a 74,000-squarefoot indoor practice facility, design upgrades for the current facility and the resurfacing of the current grass fields. Johnson’s previous capital campaigns included a $12.9 million effort that benefitted nearly every area of the Memphis Athletic Department. Included in the project was an addition to the Ath-
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letic Office Building, which includes the Anfernee Hardaway Hall of Fame, a weight room and turf practice field for the football program, FedExPark for the baseball program that was unveiled for the 2010 season, the Frank L. Flautt golf practice facility, a renovation of the Finch Center men’s basketball practice facility as well as a renovation of the women’s basketball and volleyball locker rooms. Johnson’s first capital campaign was previously the largest fund-raising effort in the history of Memphis athletics. The $8 million campaign included a new 8,000-square-foot football and basketball office complex addition, the Larry O. Finch basketball practice facility, which is still considered one of the best in the country, and a complete renovation of the Murphy Athletic Complex. During his tenure, Johnson has created the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, the Tiger Scholarship Fund Board of Directors and the Athletic Director’s Ambassador’s Club. The Ambassador’s Club, which started with two members in 1997, has reached an all-time high of 41 members under Johnson. A significant revenue source for Tigers Athletics, members of the Ambassador’s Club pledge to commit $500,000. In June 2007, Johnson inked a lucrative longterm contract extension with Learfield Sports, which enabled Tiger Sports Properties to retain the multimedia rights for Memphis Athletics through 2017. The Tigers signed on with Learfield Sports in 2001, granting the partner radio and television rights, athletic venue signage, game day promotions and sponsorships, as well as the official athletic department website. Terms for the contract call for the Tigers to receive a financial guarantee each year of the agreement and to participate in annual revenue sharing. In 2008, the U of M entered into a five-year, $11.3 million partnership with Nike to provide shoes, apparel and equipment for all Memphis athletic teams. A believer in academic excellence as well as athletic success and national prominence, Johnson leads a department that set school records this past
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year with 56 percent of its student-athletes achieving a 3.0 or higher during the 2010 fall semester (196 student-athletes) and a departmental GPA of 3.01 for the 2011 spring semester. Seven teams achieved their highest semester GPAs during the 2010-11 academic year. In May 2010, 48 studentathletes earned degrees, marking the largest group for one ceremony since 2002 when the athletic academic services department began keeping records. Before taking at Memphis, Johnson was responsible for directing a Temple program with more than 500 student-athletes in 20 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports, including nationally-visible programs in men’s basketball and football. He was named Temple’s director of athletics on May 9, 1994, after serving nearly six years as director of athletics at Miami (Ohio) University. He had also previously led the department at Eastern Illinois from 1980-88, and was the associate athletic director at Northern Iowa from 1974-80. A former football coach himself, Johnson served as an assistant at Mankato State University from 1968-74. He coached at Youngstown State University during the 1967 and 1968 seasons after serving as an assistant coach at Northern Iowa (1965-67) and the University of Iowa (1963-65). An Ottawa, Ill., native, Johnson holds his bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Iowa in 1965 and earned his master’s degree in physical education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1967. Johnson is a member of the National Association of College Directors of Athletics and serves on the NCAA Leadership Council. A veteran administrator in Conference USA, Johnson sits on both the C-USA Bowl Committee and the league’s Finance Committee. In addition, he is a member of the University of Memphis President’s Council. He was appointed by Governor Haslam to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Board. Johnson and his wife, Melba, have three children: Jeff, P.A. and Michelle; five grandchildren and one great grandson.
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts University For almost a century the University of Memphis has been a catalyst for progress in the city of Memphis, the state of Tennessee and the surrounding Mid-South region. From its inception as a normal school dedicated to the education of public school teachers, to its role today as an educator of technologically-savvy graduates who face a complex world, the University of Memphis has always fulfilled its current mission while looking forward to and planning for its future. Exceptional students from Tennessee, from every other state in the nation and from almost 100 countries around the world choose to attend the University of Memphis. They come here on the recommendation of their major professors at European universities; they come here to study subjects that are offered nowhere else; they come to study alongside men and women who are recognized and respected throughout the academic and scientific communities as foremost in their fields. Ever forward-looking, the University of Memphis is poised to enter one of its most historic and productive periods. From the faculty and staff we have in place to our alumni and benefactors, our “people assets” have never been more willing, able and generous in their efforts to build an academic environment that makes a life-long impact on the young minds at the U of M. The University of Memphis was founded under the auspices of the General Education Bill, enacted by the Tennessee Legislature in 1909. Known originally as West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution opened its doors Sept. 10, 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president. Students in the first classes selected blue and gray as the school colors and the tiger as the mascot. Tradition holds that the colors, those of the opposing armies during the Civil War, were chosen in commemoration of the reuniting of the country after that divisive conflict. Over the next decade, The Desoto yearbook was created, the first library was opened in the Administration Building, the first dining hall was built and the first men’s dorm was built; today that dorm, Scates Hall, houses the College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s offices. In 1925, the name of the college changed to West Tennessee State Teachers College. Three years later, the Brister Library was built, named after two-term president John W. Brister. In 1931, the students created a campus newspaper, The Tiger Rag, and in 1935, the school’s agriculture department was discontinued. The college changed names again in 1941, becoming Memphis State College, and in 1946, J. Millard “Jack” Smith became president — the first alumnus to hold the position. In 1950, grad-
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uate studies were initiated, and in 1954, the school switched from a quarter to a semester system. In 1957, the state legislature designated Memphis State full university status. In 1959, the university admitted its first African American students, and the first doctoral programs began in 1966. The 1970s, under President Cecil C. Humphreys, saw new buildings constructed across the campus, including a University Center and a 12-story library. In 1983, MSU became the first public university in Tennessee to gain accreditation of its entire curriculum. The 1990s were characterized by another name change and another building boom. In 1994, MSU became the University of Memphis, and the Ned R. McWherter Library was completed. Moving into the 21st century, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management and the FedEx Institute of Technology have made their mark on the University landscape. Today, the University of Memphis is one of Tennessee’s three comprehensive doctoral-extensive institutions of higher learning. Situated in a beautiful park-like setting in the state’s largest city, it is the flagship of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. It awards more than 3,000 degrees annually. With an enrollment of almost 23,000 students, The University of Memphis has 26 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.
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President Dr. Shirley C. Raines Founded 1912 as West Tennessee State Normal School Campus Size 1,160 acres and 202 buildings at eight sites Operating Budget $439 million Local Economic Impact $1.5 billion Enrollment (for Fall 2010) Total......................................................... 22,421 Undergraduate........................................ 17,510 Graduate.................................................... 4,478 Law School.................................................... 433 Full-time....................................................... 68% Part-time...................................................... 32% Workforce Approximately 2,500 employees including 870 full-time faculty Colleges & Schools • Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Communication and Fine Arts • College of Education • Fogelman College of Business and Economics • Graduate School • Herff College of Engineering • Loewenberg School of Nursing • School of Communuication Sciences and Disorders • School of Public Health • University College Degrees • 17 bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors and 70 concentrations • Master’s degrees in over 55 subjects • Doctoral degrees in 23 disciplines • Specialist degree in education • Juris Doctor (law degree) • Online degree program
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Considered the “Home of the Blues” and the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll,” the city of Memphis’ musical roots run deep. However, music is just a chapter in the history as well as the future of the city located in the heart of Mid-America. Memphis, named after the capital of ancient Egypt, has big city amenities with a small-town feel. Whether you are a hardcore sports enthusiast, a history buff, a music aficionado, or you just like to relax and watch as boats travel the Mississippi River, Memphis has something for everyone. Downtown Memphis has continued to grow and thrive, and two of the most visible projects have been the construction of AutoZone Park and FedExForum. AutoZone Park is the home of the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Triple-A club. The 14,320-seat stadium includes 1,500 club seats, 48 luxury suites and is located at the corner of Third Street and Union Avenue across from the worldfamous Peabody Hotel. The Memphis Tigers baseball team also plays some of its most high-profile opponents in the top-notch facility. The city’s newest downtown project is FedExForum, an entertainment arena that houses both the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association and the University of Memphis men’s basketball team. The $250 million state-ofthe-art arena features a 35,000-square-foot outdoor plaza where fans of all ages can gather before an event. The arena has over 100 points of sale for concession stands and four full-service restaurants. FedExForum is located one block south of Beale Street. Memphis’ musical roots can be traced to band leader W.C. Handy, who wrote the first blues song here in 1909, a campaign theme for Memphis mayor “Boss” Crump called “Boss Crump Blues” and later published as the “The Memphis Blues.” The sound soon caught on and blues bands filled the clubs along Beale. Young musicians who have performed along Beale include Muddy Waters, Furry Lewis, Albert King, Bobby “Blue” Bland and B.B. King. Beale Street has rapidly become the entertainment center of Memphis, and visitors and locals alike enjoy the food and music offered in the various nightclubs. Where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River is Tom Lee Park, site of the annual Beale Street Music Festival. The weekend-long event is just a part of the month-long Memphis in May International Festival, which also includes the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony. Located within a block of Beale is Gibson Guitar Memphis, which includes factory tours and cultural exhibits. Across the street is the Smithsonian’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum located at the FedExForum, which includes artifacts documenting music’s past. Memphis’ musical roots also include Stax and Hi-Records as well as Sun Records recording studio. Stax became known for “sweet soul mu-
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sic” through such artists as the MarKeys, Booker T. and the MGs, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave and Isaac Hayes. The Stax Museum reopened on its original location at McLemore and Crump in the summer of 2003 and offers visitors a complete history of “Soulsville USA.” One of Hi-Records’ premier artists was Al Green. Sun Records’ most famous recording artist was Elvis Presley and also boasted Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash among its recording artists. Elvis Presley’s Graceland is one of the five most-visited home tours in America and is the most famous home in the United States after the White House. In 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Over 600,000 visitors tour Graceland each year. Also located downtown is the beautiful Orpheum Theater, which serves as a venue for performances by Ballet Memphis, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and traveling Broadway shows, as well as the Orpheum Classic Movies series and other concerts. The city’s location makes Memphis a major distribution hub with two interstate highways intersecting the city. Memphis is also home of FedEx, the nation’s largest package carrier which makes Memphis International Airport the world’s busiest cargo airport. Over 500 commercial passenger flights originate from Memphis International each day. Ranked by The Sporting News as one of the “Top 50 Sports Cities In the Country,” the city of Memphis is a large metropolitan city with a hometown feel. From its big-city industry such as FedEx and the Memphis International Airport to
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Memphis Is... • Named for its Egyptian sister city on the Nile • The largest city in Tennessee & the 17th largest city in the United States • Centered in the middle of the nation’s population • The Pork BBQ Capital of the world • The home of The Pyramid, the third largest pyramid in the world • Ranked by the travel industry as one of the top 20 destinations for an athletic event • Ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 convention centers and locations • The nation’s largest spot cotton-trading market • The hardwood capital of the world • The home of the world’s largest cargo airport • The third-largest rail center in the United States • The fourth-largest inland port in the United States • Home to the Memphis Zoo, one of only four zoos in the United States to exhibit giant pandas. • The 47th Best Sports City according to the Sporting News 2009 list.
its family recreation areas such as Shelby Farms and the Memphis Zoo, our city boasts all the amenities you would expect in a city with over 1 million residents, while retaining the charm and down-to-earth feel of a small town.
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts Tiger Traditions When the University of Memphis first fielded a football team in the fall of 1912, no one had selected a nickname for the squad. Early references to the football team tabbed them only as the Blue and Gray Warriors of West Tennessee Normal School. After the final game of the 1914 season, there was a student parade. During this event, several Normal students shouted, “We fight like Tigers.” The nickname was born. More and more the nickname “Tigers” was used, particularly in campus publications. But, it did not catch on with the newspapers downtown. They continued to use “Normals” or the “Blue and Gray” when referring to the University. In the late 1920s, student publications and downtown newspapers began referring to the football team as the “Teachers” or “Tutors.” The Tigers nickname would return, but not until 1939 was it finally adopted as the official nickname for the University of Memphis. For nearly 40 years, the sideline mascot for the University of Memphis has been a Bengal Tiger named TOM. TOM attends all Tigers football home games, and he can also be found at many other University events throughout the year. TOM travels in style in a custom-designed, climate-controlled trailer and always with police escort. As one of only two universities in America with a live tiger mascot, The University of Memphis is unique in its Tiger tradition. As a project of the Highland Hundred, no public or University funds are used to provide for TOM’s needs, and no University resources are required in his care. TOM is a powerful and majestic symbol of the University of Memphis, and his presence presents constant opportunities to educate Tigers fans young and old through the preservation of one of
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Stand Firm, O Alma Mater Through All The Years To Come; In Days Of Youth And Beauty Thy Halls Have Been Our Home. In Time Of Preparation Great Lessons Didst Thou Teach Till Now O Alma Mater, The Stars We’ll Strive To Reach. Lead On, O Alma Mater They Sons To Highways, Give Light And Truth Unto Them For All Their Coming Days. To Thee We’ll Give All Honor, Our Hopes Abide In Thee, For Thou, O Alma Mater, Hast Made Us Ever Free.
the world’s most recognizable endangered species. The first Tiger, TOM, was procured by the Highland Hundred football boosters in 1972 and served the U of M faithfully for nearly 20 years until passing away in February of 1992. The Highland Hundred officially presented TOM to the University in a ceremony at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Nov. 11, 1972, during a football game against the University of Cincinnati. TOM had initially been named ‘Shane’ at the suggestion of the breeder’s daughter. Once in Memphis, though, a contest was held to name the mascot. More than 2,500 entries were submitted. The list was ultimately reduced to two choices, Shane and TOM, which stands for Tigers Of Memphis. TOM won. In the fall of 1991, the Highland Hundred Tiger Guard received TOM II as a gift from Tom and Carolyn Atchison of Florence, Ala. TOM II served
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Go Tigers Go, Go On To Victory, Be A Winner Thru And Thru; Fight Tigers, Fight Cause We’re Going All The Way -Fight, Fight For The Blue And Gray And Say -Let’s Go Tigers Go, Go On To Victory. See Our Colors Bright And True; It’s Fight Now Without A Fear, Fight Now Let’s Shout A Cheer, Shout For Dear Memphis U. (Yell) Go Tigers Go Go Tigers Go Yea -- Tiger Go!
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his university with pride for 17 years through 2008, passing away on Oct. 15 of that year. Shortly after TOM II’s death, the Tiger Guard began the search for a new tiger to serve as TOM III, and a stroke of good luck was realized in a discussion with the Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue & Educational Center in Rock Springs, Wis. Faced with three new cubs born Aug. 31, 2008, after an unexpected pregnancy at their facility, founders Jeff Kozlowski and Jenny Meyer offered to donate one of their young tigers to serve as TOM III. TOM III was introduced at a press conference on Nov. 17, 2008, and the Tiger Guard officially presented him to the University on Nov. 22 during a football game against the UCF.
The Logo The University of Memphis’ official logo was redesigned by Craig Thompson from Disciple Design in Memphis, Tenn. The original logo was an MSU with a leaping Tiger coming out from behind the letter. The new logo is an “M” with a leaping Tiger coming up over the center of the “M.”
School Colors The University of Memphis’ official school colors of Blue and Gray were selected in the early 1900s. The colors were chosen in an effort to show unity in a nation that was still recovering from the effects of the Civil War. The student body thought that by picking the colors of the North and the South, the school would show a togetherness among all students.
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Media Quick Facts...................................... 8 2011-12 Schedule............................ 8 Media Information.......................... 8 2011-12 Roster................................ 8 Coaches & Staff Head Coach Butch Woolbright........ 9 Assistant Coach............................... 9 Support Staff................................... 9 Meet the Tigers Rifle Profiles.............................10-12 2010-11 Review Season Recap................................. 13 Statistics/Results......................13-14 History All-Time Roster.............................. 15 Honors & Awards.......................... 15 Rifle Glossary................................. 16
2011-12 Rifle Schedule 2011 Fall Schedule Sept 24-Oct 2 Tiger Open Sept 30 Ole Miss Open Oct. 8 vs. Army Oct. 29 at West Virginia Oct. 30 at Kentucky Nov. 19 at Columbus State Nov. 20 Gamecock Invitational/N.C. State
Memphis, Tenn. Oxford, Miss. Oxford, Miss. Morgantown, W.Va. Lexington, Ky. Ft. Benning, Ga. Jacksonville, Ala.
2012 Spring Schedule Jan. 14 at Murray State Jan. 15 vs. Nebraska Jan. 25 Skyhawk Invitational Jan. 29 Withrow Invitational Feb. 1 at Ole Miss Feb. 18-19 NCAA Sectional Qualifier Feb. 24-26 GARC Championship
Murray, Ky. Murray, Ky. Martin, Tenn. Murray, Ky. Oxford, Miss. TBA Oxford, Miss.
2011-12 Rifle Roster NAME Maya Arredondo Kelly Audet Max Burkhardt Dan Hermsmeier Linn Larsen Kaitlynn Lee Jessica Phenis Rustin Russell Jimmy Zaken
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Exp. HS 2L HS 1L 1L 3L 3L 2L 1L
Hometown/Last School Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel HS Omaha, Neb./Burke HS Denver, Colo./Denver East HS Chesterfield, Mo./St. Louis University HS Oslo, Norway/The American School of Norway Philadelphia, Tenn./Loudon HS Jemison, Ala./Jemison HS Stratford, Texas/Stratford HS Chugiak, Alaska/Chugiak HS
Coaching Staff Head Coach: Butch Woolbright Assistant Coach: John Dowdy
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C-USA Website Additional information about Conference USA and its member institutions can be obtained by logging on to www.conferenceusa.com. The conference site has up-to-date statistics and rankings of all league schools.
History First Year of Rifle:............................... 1993 Coaching Staff Head Coach:...................Butch Woolbright Tenure at Memphis:......................... 18 yrs Tenure as Coach:............................... Same Assistant Coach:..................... John Dowdy Team Information 2010-11 Conference Finish:.............. 5th/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:............ 6/1 Media Relations Rifle Contact:.................. Adam K. Moussa Office Phone:.................... (901) 678-5294 Mobile Phone:.................. (865) 387-7341 E-mail:.............. akmoussa@memphis.edu Media Relations Fax:........ (901) 678-4134 Address:................570 Normal, Room 203 ...................................Memphis, TN 38152 Social Media Facebook:.. facebook.com/MemphisTigers Twitter:............... twitter.com/TigersMedia YouTube:.........youtube.com/SIDMemphis FourSquare:.foursquare.com/TigersMedia
Practice/Interviews All rifle practices are closed to the media. However, special arrangements can be made by contacting the Athletic Media Relations Office at least 24 hourse prior to practice time. All interviews with head coach Butch Woolbright are conducted through the Athletic Media Relations office. Student-athlete interviews can also be coordinated throughout the season. Tigers on the Web The official athletic website of the University of Memphis is www. gotigersgo.com. Media information, such as news releases, statistics, etc., are all available on the website.
General Information School:.............The University of Memphis Location:.......................... Memphis, Tenn. Founded:............................................ 1912 Enrollment:..................................... 22,421 Affiliation:......................... NCAA Division I Conference:.................Great America Rifle Conference (GARC) Nickname:........................................ Tigers Colors:..................................... Blue & Gray Home Facility:.......................RangeMaster President:....................... Dr. Shirley Raines Athletic Director:...................R.C. Johnson Web Site:................ www.GoTigersGo.com www.Memphis.edu
Class Breakdown Missouri (1) Dan Hermsmeier
Seniors (3) Kaitlynn Lee, Jessica Phenis, Rustin Russell
Nebraska (1) Kelly Audet
Juniors (1) Kelly Audet
Alabama (1) Jessica Phenis
Tennessee (2) Maya Arredondo, Kaitlynn Lee
Alaska (1) Jimmy Zaken
Texas (1) Rustin Russell
Sophomores (3) Dan Hermsmeier, Linn Larsen, Jimmy Zaken
Colorado (1) Max Burkhardt
Norway (1) Linn Larsen
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Freshmen (2) Maya Arredondo, Max Burkhardt
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Year at Memphis: ...............................19th Wife: .................................................Tonya Children:...............................Jason, Jeremy Grandchildren:..................... Jessica, Jacob
Year at Memphis: ...............................19th Hometown ...................... Memphis, Tenn. Alma Mater: ....... Christian Brothers, 1984 Wife: .............................................. Pamela Children:.....................................Jack, Sean
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Expert classification in smallbore and high power rifle
Achievements John Dowdy is in his 19th season as an assistant rifle coach for the University of Memphis rifle team. As a competitive rifleman, Dowdy has expert classifications in small bore and high power rifle. A graduate of the U of M Department of Microbiology and Molecular Sciences, Dr. Dowdy operates a Biological Research and Laboratory Management Consulting practice. Dowdy earned a bachelor’s degree in natural science from Christian Brothers University in 1984 and a second degree in biology in 1985. He earned his Ph.D. from Memphis in molecular cell biology in 2000. Dowdy is a former high school rifle team member and captain at East High School in Memphis, Tenn. Dowdy and his wife, Pamela, have two sons, Jack and Sean.
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Butch Woolbright is in his • Master in smallbore rifle and high power rifle 19th year as head coach of the • Received the Distinguished University of Memphis rifle Rifleman Award for excellence in program. service rifle competition In the U of M’s first year of • Member of the Marine Corps Distinguished Shooters Association competition in 1993 in NCAA ri- • Made the President’s 100 at the U.S. National Championships in fle, Woolbright was named Great 1987 Midwest Conference (GMC) Coach of the Year. Woolbright earned Conference USA Rifle two grandchildren, Jessica and Coach of the Year honors in 1998 Jacob. when his Tigers squad won the CUSA Rifle Championships crown, which was held in St. Louis. Woolbright is classified as a master in smallbore rifle and high power rifle. He holds the Distinguished Rifleman Award for excellence in service rifle competition and is a member of the Marine Corps Distinguished Shooters Association. Woolbright also made the President’s 100 at the U.S. National Championships in 1987, placing 11th among civilians and 48th overall out of 1,542 civilian and military competitors. Woolbright won nine other medals in competition at the U.S. National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. Retired after 23 years with Ford Motor Company, Woolbright and his wife, Tonya, have two sons, Jason and Jeremy, and
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts Rifle Bios Maya Arredondo Freshman Murfreesboro, Tenn. Siegel HS Major: Undeclared
Prior to Memphis Attended Siegel High School and competed for rifle team, Precision Raiders … Fired a personal best 592 in the 3P air rifle discipline … Earned a Junior Distinguished Shooter’s badge for her prep efforts. Personal Maya Marie Arredondo is the daughter of Albert and Crystal Carter … Nickname is “Dondo” … Born September 4 in Wichita, Kan. … Valedictorian of her high school class and an active member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society and Siegel’s JROTC program … Volunteered with Greenhouse Ministries and the Junior League of Murfreesboro during her free time.
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Kelly Audet Junior • 2L Omaha, Neb. Burke HS Major: Sociology
2010-11 - Sophomore Advanced to the NCAA Championships and finished 21st in air rifle with a mark of 584 ... Tied a career best in air rifle (591) and set a career high in smallbore (580) to lead Memphis to a fifth-place finish at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships ... Finished fifth individually with an aggregate mark of 1,171 at the GARC Championships ... Posted a career-best 591 in air rifle in the NCAA Sectional Qualifier, hosted by Ole Miss ... Her 591 air rifle score — which included 99s in three different rounds — at the NCAA Sectional Qualifier led all Memphis shooters ... At same NCAA Sectional Qualifier, recorded a 572 mark in smallbore to take second behind teammate Dan Hermsmeier, who claimed the individual smallbore title with a score of 584 ... At the UT Martin Skyhawk In-
vitational, led the Tigers with a 585 air rifle mark en route to Memphis turning in a 2,328 team score in the event. 2009-10 - Freshman Had eight performances of 580 or better in air rifle in her first collegiate season ... Shot a 581 at the Memphis Open, the first competition of her college career ... Her combined air rifle and smallbore scores were team bests both at the Newkirk Invitational in Cookeville, Tenn., and a late-season match at Ole Miss ... Her high scores in air rifle were a 585 at Jacksonville State, 584 at Tennessee Martin, 582 versus N.C. State, 581 at the Ole Miss Invitational and 581 versus Nebraska ... Shot a 576 in air rifle, taking first place at the Tiger Spring Open at RangeMaster ... In smallbore, notched a 571 at the Newkirk Invitational and shot a 563 at Jacksonville State.
Dan Hermsmeier Sophomore • 1L Chesterfield, Mo. St. Louis University HS Major: Undeclared
2010-11 - Freshman Completed his first collegiate campaign by being named to the All-America second team smallbore squad, becoming the first Tiger since 2006 (Krissey Bahnsen) to earn All-America honors ... Solidified his place in U of M history in becoming the first Memphis men’s shooter to be named to the AllAmerica smallbore team ... Recorded a 99-99 in the prone position en route to a 580 score in smallbore and a ninth-place individual finish at the Great American Rifle Conference Prior to Memphis (GARC) Championships ... Was the only freshAttended Burke High School in Omaha, Neb. man competing in the 2010-11 smallbore championship, posted a 1,153 score to finish 23rd ... Won the smallbore portion of the Max Burkhardt NCAA Sectional Qualifier with a mark of 584 to lead the Tigers past Ole Miss and UAB ... Freshman Also posted a 584 mark in the air rifle to take Denver, Colo. second place behind teammate Kelly Audet ... Denver East HS Led Memphis with a season-high smallbore Major: Undeclared mark of 587... His smallbore mark of 584 was just two tallies shy of champion Amanda Furrer (Ohio State), who shot a 586, for the individual crown at the Skyhawk Invitational ... Prior to Memphis Attended Denver East High School in Denver, In November, led Memphis in smallbore with Colo., while competing for Arvada Rifle and a mark of 581, and a high-round score of 99, Pistol Club under the guidance of coach Keith versus No. 1 nationally-ranked West Virginia. Roberts … Took third place honors at the Junior Olympic Rifle Championships in April of Prior to Memphis Competed at St. Louis University High in 2011. Chesterfield, Mo. Personal Max D. Burkhardt is the son of Randy and JaLinn Larsen net Burkhardt, born May 4 in Denver, Colo. … Enjoys shooting and swimming during his Sophomore • 1L free time. Oslo, Norway
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The American School of Norway Major: Psychology
2010-11 - Freshman Finished 36th with an aggregate mark of 1,143 (573 air/570 smallbore) at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships
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national air rifle ... Tabbed as team captain all in air rifle at the Memphis Spring Open ... her senior season ... Coached by Mary Furr at In other air rifle events, shot a 566 for fifth Loudon High School. overall at Murray State, a 562 against West Virginia, a 557 at the Newkirk Invitational and Personal a 553 against N.C. State. Daughter of Wendy and Billy Lee ... Born March 21 in Charleston, S.C. ... Graduated Prior to Memphis Prior to Memphis 18th in her class and participated in the dual A two-time USA Shooting State Champion Attended the American School of Norway in enrollment program ... Also competed in and an American Legion qualifier while a stuOslo, Norway. HOSA in high school ... Lives on a dairy farm dent at Jemison High School in Alabama ... in her hometown of Philadelphia, Tenn. Coached by Joyce Gladden.
Kaitlynn Lee
Senior • 3L Philadelphia, Tenn. Loudon HS Major: International Business 2010-11 - Junior Concluded the season by finishing 51st at the 2010-11 Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships ... Turned in marks of 554 (smallbore) and 574 (air rifle) in headto-head competition versus No. 1 nationallyranked West Virginia.
2008-09 - Freshman Entered Butch Woolbright’s program with some competitive results ... Shot a seasonhigh 577 in air rifle against West Virginia and also shot a 572 in the squad’s upset of No. 8 nationally-ranked Nebraska. Prior to Memphis A two-time Junior Olympian and a 2007 state co-champ ... Won the state smallbore championship in 2007 ... Earned four letters on rifle team, competing in smallbore rifle and inter-
Senior • 3L Jemison, Ala. Jemison HS Major: Philosophy/ Spanish
Personal Born December 11 ... Daughter of Brian and Lisa Phenis.
Rustin Russell Senior • 2L Stratford, Texas Stratford HS
2010-11 - Junior Major: Interdisciplinary Finished 43rd with marks of 566 in both air riStudies fle and smallbore at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships in March ... Joined teammates Dan Hermsmeier and Kelly Audet in the top-10 of smallbore with Did not complete for the Tigers in the 2010a 566 tally. 11 season, but is slated to return to the squad in 2011-12 for his senior campaign. 2009-10 - Sophomore Stepped up as one of Memphis’ top air rifle 2009-10 - Junior competitors, firing scores of 580 or better One of the squad’s best smallbore shooters as seven times ... Shot a 587 in air rifle at Ten- a junior ... His 568 in the event led the team nessee Martin (tied for a team season-high) at Jacksonville State ... Also shot a 568 at Co... Opened the year shooting 584 for third lumbus State ... Had one of his best overall place at the Memphis Open ... Also turned outings against Army with a 567 in smallbore in scores of 583 against Army, a team-high and a 562 in air rifle ... Had his best air rifle 582 against Ole Miss, 581 against Nebraska, performance of the season with a 574 against 581 at the Newkirk Invitational and a 580 at N.C. State and added a 569 in air rifle at the Columbus State ... Her 578 mark at the Great Ole Miss Invitational. American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships was a team high ... Scored a 577 in air 2008-09 - Sophomore rifle both against N.C. State and at the NCAA Finished the year with his career-high air rifle Rifle Championship Qualifier ... Had some im- performance at Murray State, shooting a 581 proved smallbore results, carding a 568 at UT ... Also registered a 578 in air rifle at TennesMartin, a 562 at the Ole Miss Invitational and see Martin, a 577 at the Tiger Spring Open a 554 against N.C. State. and a 574 against N.C. State ... At the Memphis Open, shot a 562 in smallbore ... Posted 2008-09 - Freshman a score of 561 in smallbore against N.C. State. Her 578 air rifle score was good enough for 14th overall, while also shooting a 569 Prior to Memphis in smallbore at the Newkirk Invitational in Competed in rifle at Stratford High School, Cookeville, Tenn. ... In air rifle, shot a 568 where he was also a member of the National against N.C. State and a 568 at Jacksonville Honor Society. State ... Posted a score of 566 for 11th over-
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2009-10 - Sophomore Recorded scores of 580 or better in air rifle four times, including twice in the same weekend with a career-high 587 against N.C State and a 582 against Kentucky ... Her 587 mark tied for Memphis’ season-high score in either air rifle or smallbore ... Also shot a 583 at Jacksonville State and had a team-high 581 in air rifle at the NCAA Rifle Championships Qualifier ... Other top air rifle performances were a 577 against Army and a 576 at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships ... Posted one smallbore score during the season, a 563 at Jacksonville State.
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts Rifle Bios Personal Born May 17 in Dumas, Texas ... Son of Lem and Cindy Russell ... Full name is Rustin Jame Patterson Russell ... His dad is a farmer and his mom is a teacher.
Jimmy Zaken Sophomore • 1L Chugiak, Alaska Chugiak HS Major: Undeclared
2010-11 - Freshman Concluded his freshman campaign by finishing 57th at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships in March ... Finished 29th with a tally of 557 at the Tiger Open Air Rifle Tournament.
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Prior to Memphis Prepped at Chugiak High School in Chugiak, Alaska, which is approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Anchorage.
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts In 2010-11, the Memphis rifle team made great strides in placing itself amongst the nation’s elite marksmanship programs. Under the tutelage of head coach Butch Woolbright, Memphis shooters Kelly Audet and Dan Hermsmeier advanced to the NCAA Championships. Audet finished her sophomore campaign by placing 21st in air rifle with a mark of 584, while freshman Dan Hermsmeier took home a fifthplace finish in smallbore. With his top-five national finish, Hermsmeier became the first Tiger to earn AllAmerica accolades since 2006, and the first Memphis shooter to do so in the smallbore discipline.
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Jessica Phenis Kelly Audet Kaitlynn Lee Jimmy Zaken Greg Morton
N e br a s k a Lincoln, Neb. Oct. 8, 2010 Team 1. Nebraska 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2277 2324 2272 2302
Total 4601 4574
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Linn Larsen
Smallbore Air Rifle 580 575 565 576 564 575 554 576 563 564
Total 1155 1141 1139 1130 1127
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Memphis, Tenn. Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2010 Air Rifle 2324 2316 2311 2224 2218 2203 2191 2160
Individual Top 10 1. Jessica Phenis, Memphis 2. Kelsea Hunt, UT Martin (Mixed) 3. Andrea Dardas, Jacksonville State Dan Hermsmeier, Memphis Kelly Audet, Memphis 6. Sirlinda Gee, UAB Sam Muegge, Jacksonville State 8. Bryan Carstensen, Jacksonville State 9. Josh Pasel, UT Martin (Mixed) Monica Fyfe, Jacksonville State
Air Rifle 586 584 581 581 581 580 580 578 577 577
Memphis Individuals 1. Jessica Phenis T3. Dan Hermsmeier T3. Kelly Audet T11. Kaitlynn Lee
Air Rifle 586 581 581 576
Ole Miss Invitational
Team 1. Army 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2292 2294 2260 2321
Total 4586 4581
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Linn Larsen
Smallbore Air Rifle 578 571 564 584 554 588 561 578 557 566
Total 1149 1148 1142 1139 1123
West Virginia Morgantown, W.Va. Nov. 6, 2010 Team 1. West Virginia 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2323 2358 2277 2309
Total 4681 4586
Memphis Individuals Linn Larsen Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Kaitlynn Lee Jimmy Zaken Jessica Phenis
Smallbore Air Rifle 576 584 581 572 566 576 554 574 541 -DNC- -DNC- 574
Total 1160 1153 1142 1128 541 574
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Oxford, Miss. Oct. 1, 2010 Team Smallbore Air Rifle 1. TCU 2321 2355 2. Murray State 2301 2339 3. Columbus State 2302 2336 4. Jacksonville State 2287 2344 5. Ole Miss 2272 2330 6. UT Martin - Mixed 2254 2309 7. Memphis 2257 2290 8. UT Martin - Women 2159 2216 9. Blue Dragons 2151 2206 10. Magic City Gun Club 2133 2197 11. Monroe County 4-H 2121 2142 12. Brock’s Training Gap Ct. 1996 2139 13. UAB -DNC- 2216 14. UA-Fort Smith -DNC- 2170
Total 4676 4640 4638 4631 4602 4563 4547 4375 4357 4330 4263 4135 2216 2170
Memphis Individuals Linn Larsen Kelly Audet Dan Hermsmeier Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Greg Morton
Total 1147 1146 1131 1123 556 564
Smallbore Air Rifle 571 576 566 580 564 567 556 567 556 -DNC- -DNC- 564
Fort Benning, Ga. Nov. 20, 2010 Team 1. Columbus State 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2285 2333 2271 2325
Total 4618 4596
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kaitlynn Lee Kelly Audet Jessica Phenis
Smallbore Air Rifle 577 582 564 583 -DNC- 581 -DNC- 579
Total 1159 1147 581 579
Gamecock Invitational Jacksonville, Ala. Nov. 21, 2010 Team 1. Murray State 2. Jacksonville State 3. Memphis 4. UAB
Smallbore Air Rifle 2301 2340 2288 2335 2287 2295 -DNC- 2231
Total 4641 4623 4582 2231
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Linn Larsen
Smallbore Air Rifle 578 578 574 570
Total 1150 1144
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581 570 572 557 549
1143 1143 572 572 572
Kentucky Oxford, Miss. Jan. 21, 2011 Team 1. Kentucky 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2324 2367 2277 2316
Total 4691 4593
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Linn Larsen Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Greg Morton Jimmy Zakert
Smallbore Air Rifle 583 586 561 588 568 567 565 566 535 575 541 564 540 562
Total 1169 1149 1135 1131 1110 1105 1102
Jacksonville State Oxford, Miss. Jan. 23, 2011 Team 1. Jacksonville State 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2295 2333 2284 2330
Total 4628 4614
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Jessica Phenis Linn Larsen Kaitlynn Lee Greg Morton Jimmy Zaken
Smallbore Air Rifle 581 583 568 588 570 578 565 581 554 576 -DNC- 562 540 -DNC-
Total 1164 1156 1148 1146 1130 562 540
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Lincoln, Neb. Oct. 9, 2010
562 573 -DNC- -DNC- -DNC-
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Martin, Tenn. Jan. 26, 2011 Team Smallbore Air Rifle 1. Murray State 2312 2344 2. Jacksonville State 2297 2340 3. Memphis 2286 2328 4. Ohio State 2288 2323 5. Columbus State 2262 2334 6. UTEP 2253 2331 7. UT Martin - Mixed 2259 2300 8. North Carolina State 2228 2256 9. UT Martin - Women 2196 2252 10. Rose-Hulman 2167 2243 11. Mercer -DNC- 2026
Total 4656 4637 4614 4611 4596 4584 4559 4484 4448 4410 2026
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Linn Larsen Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Greg Morton
Total 1160 1157 1152 1139 1130 1108
Smallbore Air Rifle 584 576 572 585 574 578 556 583 548 582 547 561
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2010-11 Results Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Greg Morton Jimmy Zaken
Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. Feb. 2, 2011 Team 1. Ole Miss 2. Memphis
Smallbore Air Rifle 2299 2344 2289 2317
Total 4643 4606
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Linn Larsen Kaitlynn Lee Jessica Phenis Jimmy Zaken Greg Morton
Smallbore Air Rifle 586 581 574 591 567 570 562 573 559 572 553 562 544 547
Total 1167 1165 1137 1135 1131 1115 1091
NCAA S e c t i o n a l Q u a l i f i e r Oxford, Miss. Feb. 12, 2011 Team 1. Memphis 2. Ole Miss 3. UAB
Smallbore Air Rifle 2285 2321 2271 2317 -DNC- 2221
Total 4606 4588 2221
Memphis Individuals Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Jessica Phenis Linn Larsen Kaitlynn Lee Jimmy Zaken Greg Morton
Smallbore Air Rifle 584 584 572 591 566 576 563 569 552 570 547 553 542 552
Total 1168 1163 1142 1132 1122 1100 1094
2010-11 Stats 566 549 554 543
566 577 561 556
1132 1126 1115 1099
NCAA C h a m p i o n s h i p s Columbus, Ga. Mar. 11-12, 2011 Smallbore Championship 1. Ethan Settlemires, Kentucky 2. Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 3. Heather Greathouse, Kentucky 4. Tom Santelli, West Virginia 5. Daniel Hermsmeier, Memphis 6. Caitlin Morrissey, TCU 7. Kelly Buck, Army 8. Samuel Muegge, Jacksonville State Air Rifle Championship 21. Kelly Audet, Memphis
Total 590. 691,0 586. 689,0 587. 685,5 584. 683,8 582. 682,6 584. 682,1 584. 678,6 583. 676,6 Total 584
Smallbore Player Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Linn Larsen Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Greg Morton Jimmy Zaken
Apps. 13 11 11 10 11 4 5
High 586 580 576 570 564 554 553
Avg. 579.85 569.18 568.00 561.80 553.55 546.50 544.80
Air Rifle Player Kelly Audet Dan Hermsmeier Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Linn Larsen Jimmy Zaken Greg Morton
Apps. 14 13 13 12 11 5 8
High 591 586 570 583 584 562 564
Avg. 583.29 577.62 576.23 576.00 572.55 558.00 557.50
C o mb i n e d Player Dan Hermsmeier Kelly Audet Linn Larsen Jessica Phenis Kaitlynn Lee Jimmy Zaken Greg Morton
Apps. 12 11 11 10 10 4 5
High 1,169 1,171 1,160 1,148 1,147 1,115 1,115
Avg. 1,156.50 1,152.82 1,140.55 1,137.00 1,129.70 1,104.00 1,102.60
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Oxford, Miss. Feb. 26-27, 2011 Team Smallbore Air Rifle 1. West Virginia 2337 2367 2. Kentucky 2322 2350 3. Army 2311 2333 4. Ole Miss 2299 2326 5. Memphis 2296 2314 6. Nebraska 2261 2330 7. North Carolina State 2243 2261
Total 4704 4672 4644 4625 4610 4591 4504
Memphis Individuals Kelly Audet Dan Hermsmeier Linn Larsen
Total 1171 1153 1143
Smallbore Air Rifle 580 591 580 573 570 573
2010-11 Team Results Date Sept. 25-Oct. 2 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Nov. 6 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 12 Feb. 26-27 Season Averages
Opponent Tiger Open Ole Miss Invitational Nebraska Army West Virginia Columbus State Gamecock Invitational Kentucky Jacksonville State Skyhawk Invitational Ole Miss NCAA Sectional Qualifier GARC Championship
Location Memphis, Tenn. Oxford, Miss. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Morgantown, W.Va. Fort Benning, Ga. Jacksonville, Ala. Oxford, Mis. Oxford, Miss. Martin, Tenn. Oxford, Miss. Oxford, Miss. Oxford, Miss.
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Smallbore MEM OPP ----- ----- 2,257 ----- 2,272 2,277 2,260 2,292 2,277 2,323 2,271 2,285 2,287 ----- 2,277 2,324 2,284 2,295 2,286 ----- 2,289 2,299 2,285 ----- 2,296 ----- 2,278 2,299
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Air Rifle MEM OPP 2,324 ----- 2,290 ----- 2,302 2,324 2,321 2,294 2,309 2,358 2,325 2,333 2,295 ----- 2,316 2,367 2,330 2,333 2,328 ----- 2,317 2,344 2,321 ----- 2,314 ----- 2,315 2,336
Combined MEM OPP ----- ----- 4,547 ----- 4,574 4,601 4,581 4,586 4,586 4,681 4,596 4,618 4,582 ----- 4,593 4,691 4,614 4,628 4,614 ----- 4,606 4,643 4,606 ----- 4,610 ----- 4,592 4,635
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Record 6-0 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 14-12 14-13 14-14 22-16 22-17 24-17 26-21 26-21
2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts - A Maya Arredondo Kelly Audet
2011 2009-11
2004-06 2003-06
- C Justin Cabaniss Sarah Carr
2002-03 2003-04
- F J.C. Fairlcoth
2001-03
- H Andrew Hahn Dan Hermsmeier
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National Rifle Association All-America Second Team - Smallbore Dan Hermsmeier 2011
2006-09 2007-08
National Rifle Association All-America Second Team - Air Rifle Katie Benjamin 2004 Beth Tidmore 2004 Krissey Bahnsen 2006
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National Rifle Association All-America Honorable Mention - Air Rifle Beth Tidmore 2003
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All-GARC Honorable Mention - Air Rifle Krissey Bahnsen 2006
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All-GARC Second Team - Combined Score Beth Tidmore 2005 Conference USA Coach of the Year Butch Woolbright 1998 Great Midwest Coach of the Year Butch Woolbright
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- M Greg Morton Charles Moss
2007-11 1998-02
- N Johnny Newbill
2002-03
- P Jessica Phenis Brian Phillips Bobbie Lee Prewit
2008-11 2003-07 2004-05
- Q Jenna Quick
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Beth Tidmore
GARC Scholar Athlete Beth Tidmore
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Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association Team Academic Award Memphis 2005
Institution M Club Hall of FAme Anne Svolto
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- V J.B. Vaughan
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2007-10 1996-00
- T Beth Tidmore
- B Krissey Bahnsen Kate Benjamin
Amelia Stacey Annie Svolto
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2011 Memphis Fall Spor ts Rifle Glossary Air Rifle A gun that uses a .177 caliber lead pellet propelled by compressed air instead of a gunpowder charge. The rifles can weigh up to 12.12 pounds. Bull Short for bull’s-eye. There are 12 bulls per target, 10 for competition and two for sighting shots. The 10 ring is actually a dot in the center of the bull’s-eye. In smallbore, the 10 dot is slightly larger than a pin head, but must be completely gone to score 10 points. In air rifle the 10 dot is slightly larger than the period at the end of this sentence. Cleaned A perfect target, in which the shooter hits a 10 on each of the 10 targets on the sheet for a score of 100. Can also be used to refer to a perfect match. Front Sight The sight attached to the end of the barrel of the rifle, holding the front aperture.
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Full Course In smallbore, a full course consists of 120 record shots, 40 in each position, fired in the following order: prone, standing, kneeling. Half Course In smallbore, a half course consists of 60 shots, 20 in each position (prone, standing and kneeling). Electronic Targets A target system that uses microphones and sound waves from the bullet or pellet going through the paper to send to a monitor on each point. Iron Sights Sights that employ no magnification. Kneeling Shooting from a kneeling position with a sling and kneeling roll to support the position. Off Hand The unsupported standing position. Perfect Match Score In air rifle and smallbore, 600 is perfect. Plug A metal device used to score targets. Variations include the “inward plug” and “outward plug.” With the inward plug, the score is determined by the contact point of the outside edge of the plug with the inside of the next highest scoring
ring. With an outward plug, the score is determined by the contact point of the outer edge of the plug with the inside of the next lowest scoring ring. Prone Shooting from a lying position. Range Officer The person in charge of timing the match and “running the line,” which includes assisting shooters who are having difficulties and enforcing rules governing the match. Record Shots Also known as “shots for record,” those shots that are counted toward the match score, with “sighters” not included. Relay One group of shooters firing the match at the same time. Shooting Glove A padded glove, with or without fingers, used to ensure the comfort of the nondominant hand (i.e., a right-handed shooter wears a glove on the left hand) as the shooter supports the rifle. Shooting Jacket The jacket is made of leather or canvas and provides support and pads the shooter to minimize the effect of pulse and recoil. There are strict guidelines regarding the thickness.
Smallbore A .22 caliber gun with an iron sight used in competition. It can be customized with special accessories and/or alterations (barrel length and style, stock, design, etc.) to fit the shooter’s needs and comforts. Spotting Scope A type of telescope used to locate shots in the target. Tie Breaking In NCAA competition, ties are broken as follows: 1) by the highest score in the last 10 shots; 2) by the highest number of 10s, 9s and 8s; or 3) by the highest number of inner 10s. When shooting other smallbore and air rifle competitions, ties are addressed by the rule book of either the National Rifle Association or USA Shooting
S c o r i n g S ys t e m - A i r R i f l e Course of Fire Competitors stand and shoot lead pellets from .177 caliber rifles at targets 10 meters away. Rifle Air rifles can be either air or gas powered and weigh up to 12.12 pounds by NCAA regulations. Time Competitors have 105 minutes to fire 60 shots from the standing position.
Perfect Match Score Shooting Boots Boots designed for rifle shooting. They have A perfect match score of 600 is the maximum the toe end of the sole and the heel cut flat for for air rifle. stability. Shooting Troucers Snug canvas and/or leather pants usually worn over running tights or sweatpants. They often have padded reinforcements sewn on both knees and the seat to prevent the slipping of elbows and knees when firing from the kneeling position. Sighting Shots Practice shots taken before going “for record.” Sighting shots are unlimited and may be fired before the beginning of each position. Once a position’s first record shot has been fired, no further sighting shots are permitted.
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Course of Fire In smallbore threeposition rifle, athletes fire .22 caliber rifles from the prone, standing and kneeling (also called off hand) positions at targets 50 feet away. Rifle Smallbore rifles may not exceed 17.6 pounds by NCAA regulations. Time Competitors have 120 minutes for 20 record shots in the prone position, 20 record shots in the standing position and 20 record shots in the kneeling position.
Sling Adjustable strap with buckle adjustments and arm cuffs that provide stability. A sling is atPerfect Match Score tached to the rifle and helps to support it in A perfect match score of 600 is the maximum prone and kneeling positions. for smallbore.
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