2008 Harding Football Media Guide by Nathan Looney

INDEX AND QUICK FACTS Table of Contents Quick Facts....................................................................................1 Media Outlets and Information.............................................2 Preview of 2007....................................................................3-9

2007 Season Preview......................................................4-5

2007 Roster.........................................................................6-7

Lettermen Returning/Lost................................................8

Pre-Season Two-Deep........................................................9

Coaching Staff..................................................................10-15

Head Coach Randy Tribble.......................................11-12

Harding Assistant Coaches............................................ 13

Administration/Football Support Staff..................... 14

Athletic Department Directory.................................... 15

Meet the Bisons...............................................................16-32

harding ::: Quick Facts

Player Bios/2007 Signees..........................................17-31

Spring Practice Testing Results/

HU in GSC Stats.................................................................. 32

Harding Opponents.......................................................33-38

GENERAL Quick Facts

Football Quick Facts

Location:..................................................................... Searcy, Ark. Founded:................................................................................. 1924 Enrollment:........................................................................... 6,332 Conference:.................................................................Gulf South Nickname:............................................................................ Bisons Colors:................................................................... Black and Gold Stadium:....................................................First Security (6,000) Surface:............................................ProPlay (artificial surface) President:....................................................... Dr. David B. Burks Athletics Director:.............................................Greg Harnden

2007 Record:............................................................................. 6-4 2007 GSC Record/Finish:............................................5-3/5th 2007 Post Season:.............................................................. none Offensive Starters Returning:.............................................. 9 Defensive Starters Returning:............................................. 9 Specialists Returning:.............................................................. 3 Lettermen Returning:............................................................47 Lettermen Lost:.........................................................................13 Players to Watch: Quarterback David Knighton; offensive lineman Ross Conn; running back Alan Webster; wide receivers Zac Ross, Kurt Adams, Julian Firman; defensive back Sevohn Greer; defensive lineman Keenan Kitchen; linebacker Michael Solano

Series Record vs. Opponents........................................ 36

Gulf South Conference History.................................... 37

GSC Composite Schedule.............................................. 38

Football Staff

SPORTS INFO. STAFF

Head Coach:................................... Ronnie Huckeba (HU ‘78) Record at Harding:...................................................5-3/1 year Overall Record:...........................................................5-3/1 year Off. Coordinator:....................................... Tim Perry (HU ‘80) Assistant Head Coach/Def. Line: ..................................................................Paul Simmons (HU ‘95) Special Teams/Receivers/Strength: ......................................................................Clay Beason (HU ‘97) Linebackers:.............................................Klay Bartee (HU ‘83) Defensive Backs:..................................Lee Edwards (HU ‘95) Quarterbacks/Recruiting: ...................Gray Yates (HU ‘06) Offensive Line:........................................Corey Fipps (HU ‘04) Football Secretary:.................................... Sherrie McAleese Athletic Trainers:............................................. Ronnie Harlow ........................................................................ Dr. Randy Lambeth

Sports Info. Director:.........................................Scott Goode Assistant to the SID:..................................... Nathan Looney Student Assistants:........................................Amanda Pruitt ................................................................................... Trey Rickman ..................................................................................Jeremy Young Mailing Address:...................................................... Box 12281 .........................................................................Harding University .................................................................Searcy, AR 72149-0001 Office Phone:....................................................(501) 279-4760 Office Fax:..........................................................(501) 279-4138 Press Box Phone: ...........................................(501) 279-4071 Email:......................................................sgoode@harding.edu

2007 Opponents..........................................................34-35

Review of 2006.................................................................39-49

2006 Season in Review.................................................... 40

2006 Game Recaps.....................................................41-45

2006 Official Statistics...............................................46-47

2006 Starting Lineups/Season Highs......................... 48

Year in Review.................................................................... 49

Harding History...............................................................51-76

Team Records...............................................................52-54

Individual Records......................................................55-57

Harding’s Longest Plays.................................................. 58

Year-by-Year Leaders..................................................59-60

Top Individual Games................................................61-62

Year-by-Year Statistics................................................63-64

All-Time Results............................................................65-67

All-Time Series Records................................................... 68

Harding Football Honor Roll...................................69-70

Tank Daniels........................................................................ 71

Harding All-Americans.................................................... 72

Lettermen......................................................................73-75

Playoffs and Bowl Games............................................... 76

Harding University............................................................... 77

University Administration.............................................. 78

About Searcy, Arkansas................................................... 79

First Security Stadium Records..................................... 80

GUIDE TO THE GUIDE

HARDING: WE’RE THE BISONS Much ado is made about the Harding nickname, “the Bisons,” so we felt it would be helpful to explain from whence it came. First of all, our nickname was selected in 1924 by our student body, when the correct spelling was “Bisons.” There are several cases of athletic teams, both college and professional, from that era with the same spelling. We use the term “Bison” as a adjective, as in Bison Football, or as a singular noun, as in “Smith earned four letters as a Bison.”

The 2008 Harding Football Media Guide was published by the Harding Sports Information Office. Editor, Writer: Scott Goode Design/Layout: Amanda Pruitt Cover Design: Kelly Press Photography: Jeff Montgomery, Wally Jarratt, Noah Darnell, Craig Rainbolt Printing: Kelly Press

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HARDING MEDIA Media Outlets

• NEWSPAPERS

Media INFORMATION PRESS BOX: The press box at First Security Stadium (501.279.4071) is a two-

The Daily Citizen

Ph.: 501.268.8621

level, modern facility located on the south side of the stadium. The lower level

Quinton Bagley, Sports Editor

qbagley@thedailycitizen.com

contains booths for public address, scoreboard operators, sports information, print media, two radio crews, visiting coaches and a hospitality room. The

3000 East Race, Searcy, AR 72143

upper level provides space for home coaches, two television crews, and video Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Ph.: 501.758.5801

crews. Only those individuals with official Harding media passes will be admit-

Pete Perkins, State College Beat

pperkins@arkansasonline.com

ted to the press box.

Capitol and Scott, Little Rock, AR 72203

CREDENTIALS: Please direct all requests for media passes for Harding games The Bison (Campus Newspaper)

Ph.: 501.279.4330

to Scott Goode, Sports Information Director, Harding University, Box 12281,

Brandon Higgins, Sports Editor

bhiggins@harding.edu

Searcy, AR 72149-0001 or call 501.279.4760. Press box and sideline passes can be picked up at the west pass gate of First Security Stadium. There are no

Box 11192, Searcy, AR 72149-0001

•

reserved parking areas for press.

RADIO KVHU - 95.3 FM

Ph.: 501.279.4345

Dutch Hoggatt, Station Manager

dhoggatt@harding.edu

HU Box 10765, Searcy, AR 72149

• TELEVISION STATIONS

RADIO: Space is available at First Security Stadium for three originating stations — one for Harding’s official station, one for the official station of the visiting team, and another for an outside radio station. A courtesy line is provided to the visiting team’s official station (contact Sports Information Director for number). Live stats are available in each radio booth.

KARK, Channel 4 (NBC)

Ph.: 501.340.4444

Derek Ruscin, Sports Reporter

sports@kark.com

1401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 104, Little Rock, AR 72201-2940 KATV, Channel 7 (ABC)

Ph.: 501.324.7760

Scott Sullivan, Sports Director

sports@katv.com

Box 77, Little Rock, AR 72203

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photographers must obtain a sideline pass before the game begins. NCAA rules prohibit photographers from being in the team areas between the 25-yard lines. Use of tripods is restricted to the ends of the playing field. PHONE ACCESS: All print media will have access to phone lines during and after the game. Only collect or toll free calls will be permitted. Check with Sports

KAIT, Channel 8 (ABC)

Ph.: 870.931.4291

Glenn Marini, Sports Director

sports@kait8.com

472 County Road 766, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Information for calling codes for the university phone system. PRESS SEATING: There is limited seating in the press box, and only those working in a professional capacity will be allowed in the press box. To ensure a seat

KTHV, Channel 11 (CBS)

Ph.: 501.244.4572

Craig O’Neill, Sports Director

sports@todaysthv.com

P.O. Box 269, Little Rock, AR 72203

on press row, media are encouraged to contact the Sports Information Office at least two days prior to the game. POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: Harding players and coaches will be available for

KLRT, Channel 16 (FOX)

Ph.: 501.225.0016

David Raath, Sports Director

sports@fox16.com

10800 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, AR 72204

interviews after each game. Media are allowed to interview head coach Ronnie Huckeba and/or Harding players on the field following the game. A Harding Sports Information assistant will help locate players if needed. PRESS SERVICES: Game notes, cumulative statistics, press guides and other

HARDING TV-16

Ph.: 501.279.4445

pre-game information will be handed out in the press box. An abbreviated

Sports Director

britchie@harding.edu

statistical summary will be available at halftime, and a comprehensive sum-

Box 10853, Searcy, AR 72149-0001

• WIRE SERVICE

mary with play-by-play and offensive and defensive statistics will be available approximately 15 minutes after the game. Complimentary food and soft drinks will be available in the hospitality room throughout the game.

Associated Press

Ph.: 800.715.7291

Noah Trister, Sports Editor

pebbles@ap.org

P.O. Box 789, Little Rock, AR 72203

• GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE OFFICE

PRACTICES: Media representatives are welcome at Bison practice sessions. Please call in advance to clear all practice interviews with Coach Tribble. CONTACTING COACH HUCKEBA: Coach Huckeba invites interviews on a regu-

Michael Anderson, Information Director

Ph.: 205.991.9880

lar basis, either by phone or in person. The best time to call is between 9:45

Gulf South Conference

gscsid@mindspring.com

a.m. and noon daily. Coach Huckeba can be reached at 501.279.4766. Please

2101 Providence Park, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35242

SPORTS INFO. CONTACT NUMBERS Phone number: 501.279.4760 Fax number: 501.279.4138

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arrange lengthy interviews with Coach Huckeba or Bison players through the Sports Information Office.

::: Senior quarterback David Knighton and eight offense starters are back after 2007’s record-breaking performance.

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2008 ::: SEASON PREVIEW

Experience And Depth Key For The Bisons In 2008 ::: With 18 starters returning from last season’s 6-4 team, Harding has one of the most game-tested rosters in school history. THE SEASON • The 2008 season will be the 58th football season in school history and the 50th since the school reinstated the sport in 1959. • Harding enters the season with a 262-267-18 all-time record and a 64-51 mark since joining the NCAA in 1997. • This season marks Harding’s eighth as a member of the Gulf South Conference. The Bisons are 36-34 in GSC games, including 5-3 in 2007. • Ronnie Huckeba enters his second season as head coach. Huckeba is in his 23rd season as a coach at Harding. • Harding will play the 2008 season with two new coaches. Tim Perry has joined the staff as the offensive coordinator, and Lee Edwards will coach defensive backs. Gray Yates has moved from graduate assistant to quarterbacks coach. • Harding’s 2008 schedule includes non-conference games against Missouri Southern, West Alabama and Southwest Baptist. The Bisons are 16-5 in non-conference games since joining the NCAA and have won nine of the last 11. • Harding will play on the Gulf South Conference’s television package at North Alabama on Thursday, Sept. 25. The Bisons were 1-1 on television in 2007 with a victory over Southern Arkansas in Searcy.

THE ROSTER • The 2008 Bisons are one of the most experienced Harding teams on record. Harding returns 18 of 22 starters off last season’s team, nine on offense and nine on defense. Also returning is senior Sevohn Greer, who missed all of last season but was a starter in 2006. • Harding’s top offensive returnees include All-America senior quarterback David Knighton, All-Region senior offensive guard Ross Conn, junior wide receiver Kurt Adams and junior All-Region wide receiver/kick returner Zac Ross. • Defensively, Harding returns sophomore Kyle Young, last season’s leading tackler, All-Region linebacker/defensive back Sevohn Greer, senior defensive lineman Keenan Kitchen and senior linebacker Michael Solano. • Sophomore punter Micah Canterbury and senior kicker Ryan Ferrell both return in 2008.

THE OFFENSE Quarterback

• After shattering numerous school records in 2007, senior David Knighton returns for his fourth season as a starter for the Bisons. Knighton completed 297of-453 passes for 3,198 yards and 32 touchdowns, setting new Harding records in each category. • Knighton was the GSC Offensive Player of the Year and became the first Harding quarterback to earn the AP Little All-American honors. He also finished seventh in voting for the Harlon Hill award, Division II’s equivalent of the Heisman Award. • Sophomore Zach Tribble played in five games last season and had an outstanding spring. He will serve as the backup quarterback.

Running Back

• Harding returns senior tailback Alan Webster, a versatile and punishing runner at 6-foot, 255 pounds. He led the team with 596 rushing yards on 93 carries and had 39 receptions for 396 yards and five receiving touchdowns. • Backing up will be junior Teddy Luke, who playing in all 10 games last season, mostly on special teams.

Offensive Tackle

• Senior Wheeler Parsons has made 29 straight starts on the Harding offensive line and man the left tackle position for the second straight season. Redshirt freshman Chris Montague will be the second-string left tackle. Montague was an all-state center in high school. • Junior Jeff Walker played in all 10 games last season, starting two at right tackle. He

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THE HARDING BISONS will play five home games this season at First Security Stadium, Harding’s home field since the school reinstated football in 1959. Formerly called Alumni Field, First Security Stadium holds a crowd of 5,000.

is expected to start there again in 2008. His backup is sophomore Caleb Simmons, a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana. He played in three games for the Lions as a freshman.

Offensive Guard

• Senior Ross Conn, an All-Region performer each of the last two seasons, returns to start at left guard. He has started all 31 games in his Harding career, the last 20 at left guard. Redshirt freshman James Kee, a two-time All-State honoree at Harding Academy, is a promising reserve. • On the right side, senior Jacob Greer will display his versatility. In 2007, he started seven games, three at center and four at right tackle. Two seasons ago, he started all 10 games at right guard. Junior Brad Parker, who started all 10 games last season at right guard, will also see significant action.

Center

• Senior Hayden Cruce started the last seven games of 2007 at center and will return as the starter this season. It will be the first time in his career that he has played the same position in consecutive seasons. Jacob Greer, who started the first three games of last season at center, will be the reserve snapper.

Wide Receiver

• With Harding’s four-wide receiver alignment, Knighton will have numerous targets from which to chose. The Bisons’ top returning wide receiver is junior Zac Ross, who caught 49 passes for 512 yards and four touchdowns. Ross lines up in the slot and will be backed up by junior Cade Caton. • Junior Kurt Adams, sophomore Jordan Watson, senior Daniel Phipps and senior Julian Firman are also likely starters. Adams, Harding’s tallest receiver at 6-foot-6, had 33 receptions for 503 yards and a team-high seven receiving touchdowns. Watson set an HU freshman record with six receiving touchdowns last season and totaled 32 receptions for 414 yards. Phipps had 14 receptions for 151 yards, and Firman collected 21 receptions for 173 yards. • Additional reserves include junior Nate Ware, who played in eight games last season, and redshirt freshman Tyler O’Quin.

2008 ::: SEASON PREVIEW RETURNING DEFENDERS KYLE YOUNG • SO 2008: 6 starts, team-leading 69 tackles from the rover position

TRACY BROWN • SR 2008: 10 starts; 63 tackles , two interceptions and two forced fumbles as a defensive back

BRADEN BINKLEY • SO

SENIOR KEENAN KITCHEN (75) started seven games on the defensive line last season, compiling 38 tackles and two sacks. In the spring two-deep, Kitchen was listed as the starting nose guard.

2008: 10 starts; 62 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss from the linebacker position

THE DEFENSE Defensive Line

• Each of Harding’s starting defensive lineman in 2008 started at least six games last season. Sophomore Marcus Jones, junior Andrew Jackson and senior Keenan Kitchen are the projected starters. Jones led Harding with 7.5 tackles for loss, Jackson collected 38 tackles and Kitchen was one of the Bisons’ top pass rushers. • Reserve defensive linemen include sophomore Alex Franklin, junior Joseph Mahaffey and junior Roger Hurts.

Linebacker

• Harding’s linebacking corps also has several familiar faces. Probable starters include senior Michael Solano, junior Jeremy Townsend, sophomore Braden Binkley and sophomore Jason Thomasson. Solano had 7.0 tackles for loss and a team-leading 2.5 sacks in ‘07. Townsend had 42 tackles, and Binkley was among the Bison leaders with 62 tackles. Thomasson made 34 tackles last season despite not starting any games. • Reserve linebackers will offer the HU defensive staff numerous options. Sophomore Steve Hudson, who had 43 tackles last season, sophomore Josh Brown and sophomore Caleb Jamison each return after seeing action last season. Newcomers include redshirt freshmen Braden Rubey, Sam Smith and Heath Hammond.

Cornerback

• Sophomore Rashad Rayner returns as a starter. He had 35 tackles and tied for the team lead with two interceptions. He will be backed up by sophomore Billy McGahee, who had 14 tackles as a freshman. • Senior Patrick Nicks, back after missing last season to concentrate on academics, and junior Morgan Toline will battle for the other starting spot. Toline had 28 tackles and an interception last season.

Safety

• Sevohn Greer was a consensus All-Region honoree in 2006, but missed last season with a shoulder injury. He will start at strong safety. In 2006, he led the team with 70 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. His backup is sophomore newcomer Burton Elrod, a transfer from Samford. • Senior Tracy Brown will man the free safety position. He had 63 tackles and two interceptions in 2007. Redshirt freshman Robert Carson will also play safety. • Sophomore Kyle Young will play the rover position, a hybrid linebacker/defensive back role. He led the team with 69 tackles as a freshman.

THE SPECIAL TEAMS • Senior Ryan Ferrell will return has Harding’s placekicker. He made 9-of-14 field goals and 36-of-40 extra points. Ferrell also will kickoff. Last year he averaged 56.2 yards per kickoff and had six touchbacks. • Sophomore Micah Canterbury returns after booting 46 punts with a 36.5-yard average as a freshman. He landed nine punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. • Junior Zac Ross was one of the GSC’s top returners last season and returns to take back both kickoffs and punts.

SEVOHN GREER • SR 2008: Missed season with a shoulder injury 2007: 10 starts; let Bisons with 70 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

2008 ::: Returning Statistical Leaders Passing David Knighton

Comp. 297

Att. 453

Pct. 65.6

Yards 3,198

TD-INT 32-12

Rating 142.88

Rushing Alan Webster David Knighton

Att. 93 82

Yards 596 176

Avg. 6.4 1.4

TD 3 3

Receiving Zac Ross Alan Webster Kurt Adams Jordan Watson Julian Firman

Rec. 49 39 33 32 21

Yards 512 396 503 414 173

Avg. 10.4 10.2 15.2 12.9 8.2

TD 4 5 7 6 0

Tackles Kyle Young Tracy Brown Braden Binkley Steve Hudson

Total 69 63 62 43

Solo 31 35 22 27

Assists 38 28 40 16

Interceptions Tracy Brown Rashad Rayner

No. 2 2

Kicking Ryan Ferrell

Sacks Michael Solano Keenan Kitchen

No. 2.5 2.0

FGM-A 9-14

Long 43

PAT 36-40

Pts. 63

Punting Micah Canterbury

No. 46

Avg. 36.5

I20 9

Long 65

Kick Returns Zac Ross Teddy Luke

No. 32 8

Avg. 25.8 17.1

Long 67 27

TD 0 0

Punt Returns Zac Ross

No. 18

Avg. 7.4

Long 34

TD 0

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2008 ::: TEAM ROSTER Returning Players No. Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Class

Exp.

Hometown (Previous School)

6-6

190

Searcy, Ark. (Harding Academy)

45 Braden Binkley

5-10

215

Brentwood, Tenn. (David Lipscomb HS)

66 Chris Boatright

6-4

345

Little Rock, Ark. (Central Arkansas Christian)

95 Josh Brown

6-2

235

Dickson, Tenn. (Hickman County HS)

Tracy Brown

6-0

195

San Diego, Calif. (West Hills CC)

35 Micah Canterbury

6-0

225

Marysville, Ohio (Marysville HS)

88 Cade Caton

5-9

160

Rogers, Ark. (Rogers HS)

18 Zach Caton

6-1

175

Garfield, Ark. (Rogers HS)

73 Ross Conn

6-2

265

Ann Arbor, Mich. (Saline HS)

Carron Conner

6-0

210

Clarksdale, Miss. (Coahoma CC)

56 Hayden Cruce

6-2

260

Little Rock, Ark. (Central Arkansas Christian)

31 Randall Dolan

6-2

195

Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow HS)

6-1

200

Houston, Texas (Northland Christian)

82 Julian Firman

5-9

165

Lawton, Okla. (MacArthur HS)

60 Alex Franklin

6-2

245

Charlotte, N.C. (South Mecklenburg HS)

76 Jacob Greer

6-4

275

White Hall, Ark. (White Hall HS)

24 Sevohn Greer

5-9

180

Vallejo, Calif. (Bethel HS)

80 R.F. Hendricks

5-9

175

Tulsa, Okla. (Memorial HS)

28 Steve Hudson

6-1

195

Colleyville, Texas (Grapevine HS)

52 Roger Hurts

5-10

285

Lufkin, Texas (Kilgore College)

90 Andrew Jackson

5-11

290

Milton, Fla. (Milton HS)

39 Caleb Jamison

5-11

215

Nashville, Ark. (Nashville HS)

84 Luke Johns

6-1

190

Edmond, Okla. (Oklahoma Christian HS)

49 Marcus Jones

5-9

240

Houston, Texas (North Shore Senior HS)

75 Keenan Kitchen

6-0

300

Niagara Falls, N.Y. (Minnesota West CC)

16 David Knighton

6-1

225

Seminole, Okla. (Seminole HS)

10 Teddy Luke

5-7

205

Dallas, Texas (Bishop Lynch HS)

79 Joseph Mahaffey

5-10

260

Webb City, Mo. (Webb City HS)

43 J. McCoy

5-9

205

Abilene, Texas (Abilene HS)

15 Billy McGahee

5-8

180

Zephyrhills, Fla. (Webber International)

46 Marchel Morningstar

5-11

170

Zeeland, Mich. (Zeeland West HS)

37 Aaron Morton

5-11

195

Katy, Texas (Katy HS)

5-11

195

Las Vegas, Nev. (Eastern Arizona College)

55 Brad Parker

6-1

260

Milton, Fla. (Milton HS)

67 Wheeler Parsons

6-4

280

Atlanta, Ga. (Greater Atlanta Christian)

11 Daniel Phipps

5-11

175

Memphis, Tenn. (Harding Academy)

19 Rashad Rayner

5-11

180

Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Christian)

5-8

185

Muskogee, Okla. (Oklahoma State)

38 Alex Scarborough

6-1

200

Elyria, Ohio (Elyria HS)

71 Jimmy Skaggs

6-0

280

Coppell, Texas (Coppell HS)

6-0

230

Dallas, Texas (Arkansas)

20 Landon Taylor

5-10

190

Webb City, Mo. (Webb City HS)

53 Ty Taylor

6-3

245

Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville HS)

44 Jason Thomasson

6-0

190

Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield HS)

23 Morgan Toline

6-1

180

Cookeville, Tenn. (Cookeville HS)

42 Jeremy Townsend

6-0

210

Schaumberg, Ill. (Schaumberg HS)

6-1

190

Searcy, Ark. (Harding Academy)

72 Jeff Walker

6-5

300

Ft. Gibson, Okla. (Ft. Gibson HS)

81 Nate Ware

6-3

230

Bedford, Texas (Lawrence D. Bell HS)

6-2

195

Pensacola, Fla. (Tate HS)

17 Alan Webster

6-0

255

San Jose, Calif. (Foothills College)

27 Seth Woodason

5-10

180

Terra Haute, Ind. (North Vigo HS)

33 Kyle Young

6-1

210

Phoenix, Ariz. (Geneva College)

Kurt Adams

41 Ryan Ferrell

Patrick Nicks

Zac Ross

Michael Solano

Zach Tribble

Jordan Watson

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Tracy Brown

Zac Ross

Carron Conner

Jordan Watson

Michael Solano

Zach Tribble

Kurt Adams

Teddy Luke

Daniel Phipps

Billy McGahee

David Knighton

Alan Webster

Zach Caton

Rashad Rayner

Landon Taylor

Morgan Toline

Sevohn Greer

Seth Woodason

Steve Hudson

Randall Dolan

Kyle Young

Micah Canterbury

Aaron Morton

Alex Scarborough

Caleb Jamison

Ryan Ferrell

Jeremy Townsend

J. McCoy

Jason Thomasson

Braden Binkley

Marchel Morningstar

Marcus Jones

Roger Hurts

Ty Taylor

Brad Parker

Hayden Cruce

Alex Franklin

Chris Boatright

Wheeler Parsons

Jimmy Skaggs

Jeff Walker

Ross Conn

Keenan Kitchen

Jacob Greer

Joseph Mahaffey

R.F. Hendricks

Nate Ware

Julian Firman

Luke Johns

Cade Caton

Andrew Jackson

Josh Brown

2008 ::: TEAM ROSTER Redshirt Freshmen and Mid-Year Transfers

Corey Baber

PRONUNCIATION

5-9

175

RsFR

Round Rock, Texas (Stony Point HS)

Eric Bartilson

6-2

240

RsFR

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Middle Tennessee Christian)

Braden Binkley......................... BINK-lee

Robert Carson

6-0

175

RsFR

Milton, Fla. (Milton HS)

Kolby Boesen............................BOW-sin

Earl Cox

6-2

240

New Carollton, Md. (Dean College)

Cade/Zach Caton...................... KAY-ton

Ben Davis

5-11

215

RsFR

Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennett HS)

Carron Conner.........................kuh-RON

Drew Dawson

6-2

270

RsFR

Kountze, Texas (Kountze HS)

Hayden Cruce...............................KROOS

DeShawn Edwards

5-9

210

Bremen, Ga. (Haralson County)

Ryan Ferrell................................... FAIR-ul

Burton Elrod

5-9

170

Nashville, Tenn. (Samford)

Kale Gelles...................................Gell-us

Neil Evans

6-1

280

Murfreesboro, Ark. (Murfreesboro HS)

Aaron Gillaspie............ guhl-LASS-pee

Hunter Finley

6-6

270

RsFR

Jonesboro, Ark. (Jonesboro HS)

Sevohn Greer........................... suh-VON

Heath Hammond

6-2

185

RsFR

Granbury, Texas (Granbury HS)

Caleb Jamison................... JAY-mih-son

James Kee

6-2

265

RsFR

Searcy, Ark. (Harding Academy)

Joseph Mahaffey............ muh-HAF-ee

Brian Maupin

5-9

205

RsFR

Little Rock, Ark. (Joe T. Robinson HS)

Brian Maupin............................MAW-pin

Chris Montague

6-4

260

RsFR

Oakland, Tenn. (Fayette Academy)

Billy McGahee................ muh-GAY-hee

Darren Newson

5-11

200

Flower Mound, Texas (Army)

Chris Montague.........MAWN-tuh-gyu

Austin Nichols

6-0

220

RsFR

Royse City, Texas (Royse City HS)

Marchel Morningstar..........MAR-shul

Tyler O’Quin

6-2

195

RsFR

Wylie, Texas (Wylie HS)

Rashad Rayner......ruh-SHOD RAY-ner

Darby Palmer

6-2

230

RsFR

Jonesboro, Ark. (Valley View HS)

Braden Rubey..........................ROO-bee

DeShawn Robinson

5-9

175

North Little Rock, Ark. (Sylvan Hills HS)

Tyler O’Quinn........................... oh-KWIN

Neil Roe

6-0

180

RsFR

Kansas City, Mo. (Oak Park HS)

Michael Solano.................. suh-LAH-no

Braden Rubey

5-9

185

RsFR

Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound HS)

L.J. Tarrant............................... TAIR-uhnt

Caleb Simmons

6-3

310

Winfield, Ala. (SE Louisiana)

Ethan Thies.........................................TISH

Kendric Smith

5-8

165

RsFR

Hughes, Ark. (Hughes HS)

Jason Thomasson............TOM-uh-sun

Sam Smith

6-0

185

RsFR

Bloomington, Ill. (Normal Community HS)

Morgan Toline..........................TOE-leen

Joey Stallings

6-0

245

RsFR

Sugar Land, Texas (Dulles HS)

Seth Woodason............WOOD-uh-sun

Garrett Taylor

6-1

300

RsFR

Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville HS)

Ethan Thies

6-6

305

Washington Township, N.J. (Army)

Luke Tribble

6-0

180

RsFR

Searcy, Ark. (Harding Academy)

roster by state

Jeff Wood

6-0

200

RsFR

Bedford, Texas (Ft. Worth Christian)

Texas.......................................................... 26 Arkansas.................................................. 21 Tennessee............................................... 12 Oklahoma..................................................7

2008 Signees

Florida.........................................................6

Josh Aldridge

6-2

235

Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Christian)

Ohio..............................................................4

Jaycob Baker

5-7

190

Conway, Ark. (Conway Christian)

Alabama.....................................................3

Kolby Boesen

6-0

185

Pace, Fla. (Pace HS)

California....................................................3

Nathan Cope

5-11

190

Warren, Ohio (Howland HS)

Michigan.....................................................3

Travis Davis

5-11

260

Greenwood, Ark. (Greenwood HS)

Missouri......................................................3

Eddie Frazier

6-4

240

West Fork, Ark. (West Fork HS)

Georgia.......................................................2

Kale Gelles

5-11

180

Grapevine, Texas (Grapevine HS)

Illinois..........................................................2

Aaron Gillaspie

5-10

195

Goodlettsville, Tenn. (Goodpasture Christian)

Arizona........................................................1

Kennard Henderson

5-11

200

Texarkana, Ark. (Pleasant Grove HS)

Indiana........................................................1

Jeremy Holt

5-9

185

Nashville, Tenn. (David Lipscomb HS)

Maryland....................................................1

Thomas Limmer

6-4

215

Rose Bud, Texas (Yoe HS)

Mississippi.................................................1

Trey Martin

5-10

175

Elba, Ala. (Elba HS)

Nevada........................................................1

Chaz Rogers

6-2

210

Guntersville, Ala. (Guntersville HS)

North Carolina.........................................1

Austin Smithey

6-3

190

Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite HS)

New York.....................................................1

L.J. Tarrant

6-1

255

Cabot, Ark. (Cabot HS)

Kris Wildman

6-1

210

Warren, Ohio (Champion HS)

Ryan Williams

5-10

175

Houston, Texas (North Shore Senior HS)

Cole Wilson

5-10

170

Birdville, Texas (Birdville HS)

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Lettermen Returning (47)

• OFFENSE (17) OFFENSIVE LINE

QUARTERBACK

Daniel Phipps

Chris Boatright

David Knighton

Zac Ross

Ross Conn

Zach Tribble

Nate Ware

Hayden Cruce

Jordan Watson

Jacob Greer

WIDE RECEIVER

Brad Parker

Kurt Adams

RUNNING BACK

Wheeler Parsons

Cade Caton

Teddy Luke

Jeff Walker

Julian Firman

Alan Webster

R.F. Hendricks

• DEFENSE (27) DEFENSIVE LINE

LINEBACKER

DEFENSIVE BACK

Alex Franklin

Braden Binkley

Tracy Brown

Roger Hurts

Josh Brown

Zach Caton

Andrew Jackson

Sevohn Greer

Carron Conner

Marcus Jones

Steve Hudson

Billy McGahee

Keenan Kitchen

J. McCoy

Marchel Morningstar 1L

Ty Taylor

Aaron Morton

Patrick Nicks

Michael Solano

Rashad Rayner

Jason Thomasson

Landon Taylor

Jeremy Townsend

Morgan Toline

Kyle Young

• SPECIALISTS (3) PLACE KICKER Ryan Ferrell

• OFFENSE (6) OFFENSIVE LINE Spencer Adams

J. McCoy

RUNNING BACK 1L

Ardell Briggs

Calvin Roberts

Heath Adams

Jonathan Paulson

• DEFENSE (6) DEFENSIVE LINE Corwin Brown

Logan Ingram

Freddie Melifonwu

LINEBACKER

DEFENSIVE BACK

Jermaine Blanchard 1L

Cam Clark

Rocky Hall

Jordan Huckeba

• SPECIALISTS (0) PLACE KICKER

PUNTER

DEEP SNAPPER

None

Starters Lost (4)

• OFFENSE (2)

Ardell Briggs Jonathan Paulson

• DEFENSE (1) DEEP SNAPPER

Micah Canterbury

Brandon Moreland WIDE RECEIVER

Jermaine Blanchard Rocky Hall

PUNTER

QUARTERBACK 1L

2007 Pos. RB WR

LB DB

2007 Stats 25 rushes, 160 yards, 2 TD 16 rec., 189 yards, 2 TD

66 tackles, 34 solo 67 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 Int, 3 FR

• SPECIALISTS None

Starters Returning (18) OFFENSE (9) Kurt Adams Ross Conn Hayden Cruce Julian Firman Jacob Greer David Knighton Brad Parker Wheeler Parsons Alan Webster

2007 Pos. WR OL OL WR OL QB OL OL RB

2007 Stats 33 rec., 503 yards, 7 TD 10 games, 10 starts 10 games, 7 starts 21 rec., 173 yards 9 games, 7 starts 297-of-453, 3,198 yards, 32 TD 10 games, 10 starts 10 games, 10 starts 93 rushes, 596 yards, 3 TD

DEFENSE (9) Braden Binkley Tracy Brown Carron Conner Andrew Jackson Marcus Jones Keenan Kitchen Rashad Rayner Michael Solano Kyle Young

LB DB DB DL DL DL DB LB LB

62 tackles, 3.0 TFL 63 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 Int, 1 FR 24 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 Int, 1 FF 38 tackles, 3.0 TFL 29 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks 35 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 Int 31 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks 69 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks

SPECIALISTS Micah Canterbury Ryan Ferrell

P K

46 punts, 36.5 avg., 9 Inside 20 9-14 FG, 36-40 PAT, 63 points SENIOR JULIAN FIRMAN started seven games for the Bisons last season, catching 21 passes for 173 yards. Firman, a three-year letterman, has three career touchdowns.

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2008 ::: TWO-DEEP Offense Pos.

Name (Ht., Wt., Class)

LT:

Wheeler Parsons (6-4, 280, SR)

Chris Montague (6-4, 260, RsFR)

LG:

Ross Conn (6-2, 265, SR)

James Kee (6-2, 265, RsFR)

Hayden Cruce (6-2, 260, SR)

Jacob Greer (6-4, 275, SR)

RG:

Jacob Greer (6-4, 275, SR)

Brad Parker (6-1, 260, JR)

RT:

Jeff Walker (6-5, 300, JR)

Caleb Simmons (6-3, 310, SO)

WR:

Kurt Adams (6-6, 190, JR)

Tyler O’Quin (6-2, 195, RsFR)

WR:

Jordan Watson (6-2, 195, SO) Nate Ware (6-3, 230, JR)

WR:

Daniel Phipps (5-11, 175, SR)

Julian Firman (5-9, 165, SR)

Slot:

Zac Ross (5-8, 185, JR)

Cade Caton (5-9, 160, JR)

QB:

David Knighton (6-1, 225, SR)

Zach Tribble (6-1, 190, SO)

RB:

Alan Webster (6-0, 255, SR)

Teddy Luke (5-7, 205, JR)

Defense 2007 Information Started all 10 games redshirted Started 10 games; All-GSC & All-Region redshirted Started all 10 games Played in nine games, seven starts Played in nine games, seven starts Started all 10 games

Pos.

Name (Ht., Wt., Class)

DE:

Marcus Jones (5-9, 240, SO)

2007 Information

Alex Franklin (6-2, 245, SO)

DT:

Andrew Jackson (5-11, 290, JR)

Joseph Mahaffey (5-10, 260, JR)

Backup defensive lineman

NG:

Keenan Kitchen (6-2, 320, SR)

38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks

Roger Hurts (5-10, 285, JR)

LB:

Michael Solano (6-0, 225, SR)

Steve Hudson (6-1, 195, SO)

Braden Rubey (5-9, 185, RsFR)

29 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks Played four games 38 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 FF

9 tackles, 1.0 TFL 31 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks 43 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sack redshirted

Played in all 10 games, two starts Transfer from SE Louisiana 33 rec., 503 yards, 7 TD

LB:

Jeremy Townsend (6-0, 210, JR)

Braden Binkley (5-10, 215, SO)

Josh Brown (6-2, 235, SO)

42 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.0 sack 62 tackles, 3.0 TFL 18 tackles, 0.5 TFL

redshirted 32 rec., 414 yards, 6 TD Played in eight games

LB:

Jason Thomasson (6-0, 190, SO)

Caleb Jamison (5-11, 215, SO)

34 tackles, 3.0 TFL

Heath Hammond (6-2, 185, RsFR)

redshirted

Sam Smith (6-0, 185, RsFR)

redshirted

Rover: Kyle Young (6-1, 210, JR)

69 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks

1 tackle

14 rec., 151 yards, 2 TD 21 rec., 175 yards

Darren Newson (5-11, 200, SO)

Transfer from Army

CB:

Rashad Rayner (5-11, 180, SO)

Billy McGahee (5-8, 180, SO)

CB:

Morgan Toline (6-1, 180, JR)

28 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 INT

Patrick Nicks (5-11, 195, SR)

redshirted; 18 tackles, 3 PBU in ‘06

SS:

Sevohn Greer (5-9, 180, SR)

redshirted; 70 tackles, 11.0 TFL in ‘06

Burton Elrod (5-9, 170, SO)

FS:

Tracy Brown (6-0, 195, SR)

Robert Carson (6-0, 175, RsFR)

49 rec., 512 yards, 4 TD 1 rec., 6 yards

35 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT 14 tackles, 1 PBU

297-of-453, 3,198 yards, 32 TD Played in five games 93 rushes, 596 yards, 3 TD Played in 10 games

Return Specialist

Transfer from Samford 63 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT redshirted

Special Teams

KR:

Zac Ross (5-8, 185, JR)

Julian Firman (5-9, 165, SR)

No returns in 2007

Daniel Phipps (5-11, 175, SR)

No returns in 2007

PR:

Zac Ross (5-8, 185, JR)

Julian Firman (5-9, 165, SR)

32 returns, 826 yards, 25.8 avg.

Micah Canterbury (6-0, 225, SO)

Ryan Ferrell (6-1, 200, SR)

KO:

Ryan Ferrell (6-1, 200, SR)

56.2-yard KO avg.; 6 TB on 65 kickoffs

PK:

Ryan Ferrell (6-1, 200, SR)

9-of-14 FG, 36-of-40 PAT, 63 points

Micah Canterbury (6-0, 225, SO)

46 punts, 36.5 avg., 9 inside 20 Did not punt in 2007

18 returns, 134 yards, 7.4 avg. No returns in 2007

SN:

J. McCoy (5-9, 205, JR)

Darby Palmer (6-2, 230, RsFR)

Zac Ross (5-8, 185, JR)

Did not kick in 2007 Handled all snapping redshirted Held for placekicks in 2007

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HEAD COACH RONNIE HUCKEBA HEAD COACH

RONNIE HUCKEBA Harding, 1978 23rd season at Harding Second season as head coach

Last Season Ronnie Huckeba was named Harding’s fifth head football coach in Oct. 2007. In his first season as head coach, Huckeba’s Bisons won five of their last six games to give Harding its fourth consecutive winning season. In the process, Huckeba’s charges smashed numerous offensive records. The Bisons led the GSC and ranked third nationally in passing offense. Harding was second in the GSC in total offense, averaging a school-record 445.6 yards per game and scored a school-record 34.7 points per game.

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Huckeba served two years (2005-06) as offensive coordinator after spending the previous 11 seasons as the Bisons’ defensive coordinator. The 2008 season will mark Huckeba’s 23rd on the Harding sidelines. He has also served as secondary coach (1981-85), defensive front-seven coach (1988-93) and defensive coordinator (1994-2004). In 2006, Huckeba directed one of the top offensive squads in the GSC, led by senior running back Kyle Wess, the GSC’s rushing leader. During his stint as a Harding defensive coach, Huckeba coached 30 All-Conference performers and 11 All-America honorees, including Tim Polk in 2003. Huckeba began his collegiate coaching career at Harding as the secondary coach in 1986, moving to the defensive front seven in 1988 and to defensive coordinator in 1994. Prior to coming to Harding, Huckeba spent five seasons as the head coach at Ouachita Christian where he was named the Louisiana Class A Coach of the Year in 1985 after leading OCS to a 15-0 record and state championship. In 1979, Huckeba began his coaching career as an assistant at Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Ark. The next year he moved on to Fort Worth Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas where he served as an assistant under Randy Tribble, winning the TAPPS state championship.

219 21

Number of games Harding has played since Ronnie Huckeba joined the Bison coaching staff in 1986 as the secondary coach.

Seasons Huckeba spent as an assistant coach at Harding before being named interim head coach Sept. 11, 2007. Huckeba had previously served as offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, defensive front seven coach and secondary coach.

5 1976

Victories Harding earned in the final six games last season to secure its fourth consecutive winning season.

PLAYING CAREER Huckeba was a standout Bison offensive lineman for Harding from 1973-76. He started at guard on the Bisons’ 1976 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference co-championship squad. Huckeba was a three-year letterwinner, playing both tight end and defensive end at Claxton High School in Claxton, Ga., from 1969-72.

EDUCATION Huckeba received his bachelor’s degree in education from Harding in 1978. He earned his master’s degree in physical education from Harding in 1983.

PERSONAL Huckeba is a native of Claxton, Ga., and is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. He is married to the former Peggy Jones of Schreveport, La. The couple has three children: Hope, Jeb, and Jordan. Huckeba’s oldest son, Jeb, was a fifth-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2005 NFL Draft after completing a four-year career as a defensive end at the University of Arkansas. Jordan graduated in May after earning Academic All-District honors as a Bison defensive back.

HARDING COACHING RECORDS Coach Earl Thompson Clint Kercheville Coach Scott W.T. Henry Frank Turbeville Buck Arnold Paul Fiser Carl Allison John Prock Larry Richmond Randy Tribble Ronnie Huckeba Total

BY THE NUMBERS...

Years 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929-1930 1931 1959-1963 1964-1987 1988-1993 1994-2007 2007-present 56 seasons

Record 2-2-0 2-3-1 1-5-0 0-8-1 3-1-2 7-6-2 4-3-0 13-26-3 114-123-7 37-25-1 73-61-1 5-3 256-263-18

Pct. .500 .417 .167 .056 .667 .533 .571 .345 .477 .595 .544 .625 .493

Year Huckeba was a starter at guard and Harding won its second Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Championship in five years.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Years 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979

School Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Harding Ouachita Christian Ouachita Christian Ouachita Christian Ouachita Christian Ouachita Christian Ft. Worth Christian Carlisle (Ark.) High School

Position Head Coach Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Def. Front Seven Coach Def. Front Seven Coach Def. Front Seven Coach Def. Front Seven Coach Def. Front Seven Coach Def. Front Seven Coach Secondary Coach Secondary Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Asst. Coach Asst. Coach

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COACHING STAFF ASST. HEAD COACH/DEFENSIVE LINE

PAUL SIMMONS Harding, 1995 3rd season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2006-07 1998-2005 1997-98 1996-97

Harding, Defensive Line Coach Harding Acad. (Tenn.), Head Coach Harding, Graduate Asst. Coach Harding Academy (Tenn.), Def. Coor.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE • Harding, Defensive End/Linebacker (1991-94) • Ashdown (Ark.) HS, Defensive Line/Linebacker (1988-90)

Paul Simmons enters his third season as an assistant coach at Harding. He has coached the defensive line in his first two seasons and adds the title of Assistant Head Coach in 2008. Prior to coming to Harding, Simmons coached at Harding Academy of Memphis for eight seasons, compiling a 51-38 record and leading the Lions to six state playoff trips. Harding Academy advanced to the state semifinals four times. Simmons served as a graduate assistant defensive line coach at Harding University from 1997-98. He was defensive coordinator and assistant track coach at Harding Academy of Memphis during the 1996-97 school year. Simmons was a three-time All-America honoree at Harding University as a linebacker and defensive end. He compiled 415 career tackles (2nd all-time at HU) and 18.0 sacks (4th all-time at HU) and was inducted into the Harding Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999. Simmons earned his bachelor’s degree in social science from Harding University in 1995.

A native of Ashdown, Ark., he is married to the former Kimberly Hatcher of Jackson, Tenn. The couple has two children.

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

TIM PERRY Harding, 1980 1st season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2001-07 1991-2000 1989-90 1985-89 1980-85

Central Arkansas Christian, Head Coach Alabama Christian, Head Coach Ouachita Christian, Assistant Coach Alabama Christian, Co-Head Coach Harding Acad. (Tenn.), Assistant Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE • Harding, Wide Reciever (1977-79) • Rand (W.V.) HS, Wide Receiver

Tim Perry is in his first season as the offensive coordinator at Harding University. He joined head coach Ronnie Huckeba’s staff after spending seven seasons as the head coach at Central Arkansas Christian in Little Rock, Ark. In his seven seasons at CAC, Perry compiled a 6819-1 record and led his teams to six consecutive state playoff appearances and the 2004 Arkansas Class 3A State Championship. The 2007 season was Perry’s 21st as a high school head coach. Prior to joining CAC, he coached at high schools in Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana. Perry grew up in Rand, W.V., and attended Harding University, where he lettered three seasons as a wide receiver. His best season came as a senior in 1979 when he led the Bisons with 31 receptions for 474 yards and two touchdowns. As an offensive assistant, Perry will be reunited with two of his former players. Harding starting center Hayden Cruce and offensive tackle Chris Boatright both played for Perry at CAC. He is married to the former Gayle Henderson of Mountain Home, Ark.

LINEBACKERS COACH

KLAY BARTEE Harding, 1983 15th season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-06 2001-04 1994-2000 1990-93 1989-90 1985-89 1983-85

Harding, Defensive Line Coach Harding, Linebackers Coach Harding, Volunteer Assistant Coach Abilene Christian, Def. Coordinator Ouachita Christian HS, Def. Coordinator Alabama Christian HS, Co-Head Coach Harding Academy, Assistant Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE Harding, Linebacker (1977-82) Dallas Chtistian HS, Offensive Lineman (1975-76) Richardson (Texas) HS, Linebacker (1974)

After missing the 2007 football season as part of Harding’s overseas program in Greece, Klay Bartee returns to the Bison football team in 2008 as the linebackers coach. In his 15 seasons on the Harding coaching staff, Bartee has coached the defensive line, linebackers and defensive backs at different times in his Harding career. Prior to coming to Harding, Bartee was the defensive coordinator at Abilene Christian (1990-93). Bartee also coached at three high schools--defensive coordinator at Ouachita Christian School in Monroe, La. (1989-90), co-head coach at Alabama Christian in Montgomery, Ala. (1985-89), and assistant coach at Harding Academy in Memphis, Tenn. (1983-85). Bartee was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker at Harding from 1977-82. Bartee earned his bachelor’s of education and his master’s of education from Harding in 1983. He received his master’s of science degree in marriage and family therapy from Harding in 1995. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Bartee works as a therapist and teacher in Harding’s Marriage and Family Therapy Center and is a motorcycle enthusiast.

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He is married to the former Lisa Jo Ruddick of Neosho, Mo. The couple has three children--Kris, Kasey, and Kallie.

COACHING STAFF SPECIAL TEAMS/RECEIVERS/STRENGTH COACH

DR. CLAY BEASON Harding, 1997 9th season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-07 2000-04 1998-99 1997

Harding, Linebackers Coach Harding, Running Backs Coach Bryant (Ark.) HS, Def. Backs Coach Harding, Graduate Asst. Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE Mississippi Pride, QB, Regional Fooball League (1999) Harding, WR/QB (1992-95) Forney (Texas) HS, WR/QB (1989-91)

In 2008, Dr. Clay Beason will return to the offensive side of the ball, coaching wide receivers. He will also direct all special teams and continues as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. In his ninth season at Harding, Beason has coached Bison linebackers for three seasons (200507) and running backs for five (2000-04). He has served as the strength and conditioning coach since coming to Harding from Bryant High School before the 2000 season. Beason coached two seasons as the defensive backs coach at Bryant High School in Bryant, Ark., after serving as a graduate assistant at Harding in 1997. Beason is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Beason played quarterback and wide receiver for the Mississippi Pride of the Regional Football League in 1999. Beason played three seasons (1992-95) as a wide

receiver at Harding, compiling 68 receptions for 1,062 yards and 7 TD. He played quarterback as a senior, passing for 1,888 yards and 12 TD, earning honorable mention All-America honors. A three-year letterwinner as a wide receiver and quarterback at Forney High School in Forney, Texas (1989-91). Beason earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary/special education from Harding in 1997 and received his master’s degree in education administration from Harding in 1998. He earned his Ed. D. in educational leadership from UALR in 2005. A native of Forney, Texas, Beason is married to the former Loren Kopf of Grenada, Miss. The couple has one daughter, Ann-Clayton.

Lee Edwards will begin his first season as a Harding assistant coach in 2008, serving as the defensive backs coach. Edwards has spent the last three seasons as the head coach at Murray (Ky.) High School, leading the Tigers to three consecutive playoff appearances. Prior to taking the head coaching job, Edwards spent the 2004 season as an assistant in charge of linebackers and quarterbacks. From 1997-2003, Edwards was an assistant at David Lipscomb High School in Nashville, Tenn. His last five seasons there were as the team’s defensive coordinator. During his time at David Lipscomb, the squad went to three state championship games and won the state title in 2002. Edwards also served as an assistant coach at Ezell-Harding Christian School in Antioch, Tenn., in 1996-97. Edwards graduated from Harding University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in social science and earned his master’s degree from Lipscomb University in 2000. He was a four-year letterwinner

for the Harding Bisons and a two-year starter at linebacker and defensive end. In 1994, Edwards earned All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Honorable Mention honors. Edwards came to Harding after starting for two seasons at safety and outside linebacker at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky. Edwards and his wife Jenny have three children: Jackson, Lillian, and Lucy.

DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH

LEE EDWARDS Harding, 1995 1st season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-07 2004 1997-2003 1996-97

Murry (Ky.) HS, Head Coach Murry (Ky.) HS, Linebackers/QBs David Lipscomb, Assistant Coach Ezell-Harding, Assistant Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE Harding, Linebacker (1991-94) Marshall County (Ky.) HS, safety/linebacker (1988-90)

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

COREY FIPPS Harding, 2004 2nd season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007 2005-06

Harding, Offensive Line First Baptist Academy, Co-Offensive coordinator

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Corey Fipps is in his second season as the graduate assistant offensive line coach. In 2007, Fipps’ offensive line was foundation of Harding’s record-setting campaign, as the Bisons broke the school mark for scoring average and yards per game. Prior to returning to Harding, Fipps served as the assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator at First Baptist Academy in Dallas, Texas, in 2005-06. Fipps played three seasons at offensive tackle for Harding from 2001-03 after transferring from Cabrillo College in Aptos, Calif. Fipps earned his B.A. in kinesiology at Harding in 2004. He graduated from Maxwell (Calif.) High School. Fipps is married to the former Jennifer Weaver, a native of Spartanburg, S.C.

Harding, Offensive Tackle (2001-03) Cabrillo (Calif.) College, Offensive Tackle (2000) Maxwell (Calif.) HS, Offensive Tackle (1997-99)

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COACHING STAFF QUARTERBACKS/ RECRUITING COACH

GRAY YATES Harding, 2006 2nd season at Harding

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2006-07

After spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant, Gray Yates begins his first season as a fulltime assistant in 2008, coaching the Bison quarterbacks. Yates coached wide receivers in 2007, assisting with the most prolific offense in school history. Yates played four seasons at Harding from 2002-05 as a tight end and graduated from Harding with a B.A. in kinesiology in 2006. Yates is also a graduate of Tupelo (Miss.) High School.

Harding, Wide Receivers

PLAYING EXPERIENCE Harding, Tight End (2002-05) Tupelo HS, Wide Reciever (1999-2001)

DEFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT

OFFENSIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANT

CHRIS BINKLEY

SCOTT SYMONS

David Lipscomb, 2008 1st season at Harding

Lindenwood, 2008 1st season at Harding

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ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF Harding Athletics Department Administration GREG HARNDEN

BRENDA seawel

Dr. Wilt MARTIN

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR UMKC, 1969 12th year as A.D. 20th year at HU

ASST. ATHLETICS DIRECTOR SR. WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR HARDING, 2008 1st year as S.W.A.

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE FREED-HARDEMAN, 1965 20th year as F.A.R. 36th year at HU

Ronnie HARLOW

Dr. Randy LAmBETH

SHAYA HANCOCK

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER HARDING, 1994 10th year at HU

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC TRAINING HARDING, 1977 9th year at HU

ATHLETIC TRAINER HARDING, 2005 1st year at HU

Harding Athletic Training Staff

Football Secretary

Harding Sports Information Staff Scott GOODE

NATHAN LOONEY

Sherrie McALEESE

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR HARDING, 1997 10th year at HU

ASSISTANT TO THE SID HARDING, 2006 1st year at HU

FOOTBALL SECRETARY 5th year at HU

Harding Team Doctors Dr. Jim CITTY

Dr. Kyle BLICKENSTAFF

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HARDING ATHLETIC DIRECTORY ATHLETIC STAFF NUMBERS AND E-MAIL Football Staff Bartee, Klay (Linebackers)

279-4566

kbartee@harding.edu

Beason, Dr. Clay (Linebackers/Strength)

279-4061

cbeason@harding.edu

Lee Edwards (Defensive Backs)

ledward2@harding.edu

Corey Fipps (Offensive Line)

ccfipps@harding.edu

Huckeba, Ronnie (Head Coach)

279-4766

rhuckeba@harding.edu

Perry, Tim (Offensive Coordinator)

279-4821

tperry@harding.edu

Simmons, Paul (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line)

279-5286

psimmons@harding.edu

Gray Yates (Quarterbacks/Recruiting)

gcyates@harding.edu

Athletic Administration Goode, Scott (Sports Information Director)

279-4760

sgoode@harding.edu

Harnden, Greg (Athletics Director)

279-4305

gharnden@harding.edu

Looney, Nathan (Assistant to the SID)

279-4760

nclooney@harding.edu

Martin, Dr. Wilt (Faculty Athletic Representative)

279-4761

wmartin@harding.edu

Morgan, Jeff (Compliance Coordinator)

279-4754

jrmorgan@harding.edu

Seawel, Brenda (Senior Women’s Administrator)

279-4305

bseawel@harding.edu

Boyd, Dr. Nicky (Women’s Golf Coach)

279-4023

nboyd@harding.edu

Cook, Lou (Athletics Secretary)

279-4304

cook@harding.edu

Elliott, David (Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach)

279-4758

delliott@harding.edu

Fullerton, Shane (Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach)

279-4762

sfullerton@harding.edu

Giboney, Keith (Women’s Volleyball Coach)

279-4176

kgiboney@harding.edu

Giboney, Michal (Women’s Volleyball Assistant)

279-4176

mgiboney@harding.edu

Gowen, Jim (Men’s Intramural Director)

279-4625

jgowen@harding.edu

Guymon, Steve (Track/Cross Country Coach)

279-4304

sguymon@harding.edu

Hancock, Shaya (Athletic Trainer)

279-5457

shancock@harding.edu

Harlow, Ronnie (Head Athletic Trainer)

279-4165

rharlow@harding.edu

Harris, Dr. Greg (Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach)

279-4284

gharris@harding.edu

Harrison, Debbie (Kinesiology Secretary)

279-4759

dharrison@harding.edu

Howell, Dustin (Women’s Golf Coach)

279-4590

dhowell@harding.edu

Kirby, Tim (Women’s Basketball Coach)

279-4249

tkirby@harding.edu

Jackson, Mark (Baseball Assistant)

279-4344

mjackso5@harding.edu

Lambeth, Dr. Randy (Director of Athletic Training)

279-4308

rlambeth@harding.edu

McAleese, Sherrie (Football Secretary)

279-4763

smcaleese1@harding.edu

McGaha, Dr. Patrick (Baseball)

279-4344

pmcgaha@harding.edu

Moore, Dr. Jessica (Women’s Intramural Director)

279-4487

jmoore@harding.edu

Morgan, Jeff (Men’s Basketball Coach)

279-4754

jrmorgan@harding.edu

Woods, Ray Lynn (Men’s Basketball Assistant)

279-4381

rwoods@harding.edu

Yingling, J.D. (Director of Swimming)

279-4756

jyingling@harding.edu

Coaches and Staff

NOTE: All numbers are in the 501 area code

Harding Head Coaches

Dustin Howell Men’s Golf

Tim Kirby Women’s Basketball

Dr. Patrick McGaha Baseball

Keith Giboney Volleyball

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Dr. Greg Harris M&W Soccer

Jeff Morgan Men’s Basketball

Steve Guymon Cross Country/ Track and Field

David Elliott M&W Tennis

Dr. Nicky Boyd Women’s Golf

::: Senior defensive back Sevohn Greer, an All-GSC and all-region performer in 2006, is returning to the Bison defense after a shoulder injury forced him to miss last season.

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RETURNING BISONS QUARTERBACK

DAVID KNIGHTON • SR Hometown: Seminole, Okla. Previous school: Seminole High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Jersey No.: 16

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 29/22 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: at Delta State (10/22/05). • Has earned three letters as Harding’s starting quarterback. • Holds 27 Harding offensive records. • Redshirted in 2003 ... on the squad but did not play in 2004.

Awards • 2007 First-Team AP Little All-America • 2007 Harlon Hill Finalist ... tied for seventh place • 2007 First-Team Daktronics All-Southeast Region • 2007 Second-Team Football Gazette All-Southeast Region • 2007 First-Team All-GSC ... Offensive Player of the Year • Two-time GSC Offensive Player of the Week

2007 • Started all 10 games at quarterback ... completed 297-of-453 passes for 3,198 yards and 32 TD, all school records ... rushed 82 times for 112 yards and three TD. • Completed 20 or more passes in nine of 10 games, including a Harding and GSC record 46 completions vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3). • Attempted 40 or more passes in eight of 10 games, including 62 vs. Arkansas Tech. • Passed for more than 300 yards in seven games, including a school-record 529 yards vs. Arkansas Tech ... passed for 401 yards vs. West Georgia (10/4). • Threw three or more TD passes in six games ... threw a school-record seven TD passes vs. Arkansas Tech ... threw five TD passes vs. West Georgia. • Led the GSC in passing yards per game (319.8; 3rd in NCAA II), total offense (331.0; 3rd in NCAA II), completion pct. (65.6), passing yards (3,198; 11th in NCAA II) and passing TD (32) ... ranked second in the GSC and 28th in NCAA II in passing efficiency (142.9).

2006 • Started nine of 10 games at quarterback ... Cam Rowan started the season finale at Ouachita Baptist as a senior. • Completed 157-of-272 passes for 2,110 yards and 22 TD ... rushed 97 times for 182 yards. • Ranked third in the GSC and 27th nationally in passing yards per game (211.0) ... ranked third in the GSC and 24th nationally in total offense (229.2) ... ranked fourth in the GSC and 34th nationally in passing efficiency (138.5) ... ranked 34th nationally in passing yards (2,110). • Broke Harding’s single-game record for completion percentage by connecting on 20-of-24 (83.3 percent) against West Georgia (10/7). • Earned GSC Player of the Week honors after completing 20-of-31 passes for 416 yards and four TD at Southwest Baptist (8/31) ... 416 yards ranked second in an HU single game ... became only the third different Harding quarterback with four TD passes in a game and the first since Freddie Langston in 2001. • Passed for three or more TD in a game five times ... accounted for four TD in a game three times.

2005 • Played in six games before becoming the team’s starter with three games remaining in the season ... completed 80-of-143 passes for 813 yards and 2 TD ... rushed 37 times for 95 yards and two TD. • Came off the bench to complete 17-of-25 passes (68 percent) for 180 yards and one TD at Arkansas-Monticello ... completed a 10-yard TD pass to Heath Adams in the second quarter ... started the next three games ... connected on a season-high 20-of35 passes at Delta State in his first career start ... threw a 28-yard TD pass to Kyle Wess for HU’s first score against Ouachita Baptist. • Scored 1-yard TD runs on quarterback sneaks vs. Arkansas Tech and Ouachita Baptist.

2004 • Listed as the team’s third quarterback, but did not play.

Previous School • Played quarterback at Seminole High School in Seminole, Okla. ... 3A All-Star ... completed 91-of-187 passes for 2,215 yards and 22 TD ... led Seminole to three consecutive state-championship games ... went 12-of-24 for 306 yards and 2 TD in the 2002 AAA Oklahoma State Championship Game ... named the district’s Offensive MVP.

Personal • Born: Feb. 23, 1985 in Shawnee, Okla. ... Major: Management ... Parents: Reginald and Sharon Knighton.

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hARDING RECORDS HELD BY KNIGHTON (27)

• Career • • • • • • • • • •

Pass Attempts (868) Pass Completions (534) Passing Yards (6,121) Passing TDs (56) Pass Completion Pct. (61.5) Passing Efficiency (134.4) Passing Yards/Game (211.1) Total Offense Yards (6,510) TDs Responsible For (64) Total Offense/Game (224.5)

• Season • • • • • • • • • • •

Pass Attempts (453, 2007) Pass Completions (297, 2007) Passing Yards (3,198, 2007) Passing TDs (32, 2007) Pass Completion Pct. (65.6, 2007) Passing Efficiency (142.9, 2007) Average Yards/Pass (7.8, 2006) Passing Yards/Game (319.8, 2007) Total Offense Yards (3,310, 2007) TDs Responsible For (35, 2007) Total Offense/Game (331.0, 2007)

• Game • • • • • •

Most Passes Completed (46 vs. Arkansas Tech, 2007) Highest Pct. Passes Completed (83.3 at West Georgia, 2006) Most Passing Yards (529 vs. Arkansas Tech, 2007) Most Touchdown Passes (7 vs. Arkansas Tech, 2007) Most Total Offense Yards Gained (549 vs. Arkansas Tch, 2007) Highest Avg. Gain Per Play (11.8 at Southwest Baptist, 2006)

CAREER NUMBERS PASSING STATISTICS

Year 2005 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Com. 9/3 80 10/9 157 10/10 297 29/22 534

Career Highs

Att. 143 272 453 868

Int. 6 15 12 33

Yards 813 2,110 3,198 6,121

TD 2 22 32 56

Long 32 73 66 73

Rush 37 97 82 216

• Completions - 46 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Attempts - 62 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Passing yards - 529 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Passing TD - 7 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Rushes - 15 at North Alabama (9/14/06) • Rushing yards - 51 (twice), last vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • Rushing TD - 1 (eight times), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)

Yards TD 95 2 182 3 112 3 389 8

RETURNING BISONS By yardS AND TOUCHDOWNS

Touchdowns by David Knighton against Arkansas Tech last season, both a Harding and Gulf South Conference game record.

352.6

Yards per game Knighton needs to average in 2008 to reach 10,000 career passing yards.

Touchdowns passes by Knighton in 2007, surpassing the Harding record of 22 he set in 2006 and shared with Luke Cullins (1999).

CAREER 300+ PASSING YARDS Yards Opponent 529........................Arkansas Tech 416........................Southwest Baptist 401........................West Georgia 364........................Ouachita Baptist 331........................Henderson State 327........................North Alabama 326........................Arkansas-Monticello 317........................West Alabama

2007 Total

KNIGHTON AGAINST 2008 OPPONENTS

• MISSOURI SOUTHERN Year 2005 2006 2007 Total

Com. 4 17 24 45

• WEST ALABAMA Year 2006 2007 Total

Com. 14 26 40

Att. 8 24 34 66

Int. 1 2 3 6

Yards 15 265 161 441

TD 0 3 2 5

Long 7 73 27 73

Pct. 50.0 70.8 70.6 68.2

Att. 22 41 63

Int. 0 1 1

Yards 166 317 483

TD 3 2 5

Long 36 53 53

Pct. 63.6 63.4 63.5

Att. 2 31 45 78

Int. 0 2 1 3

Yards 0 416 280 696

TD 0 4 3 7

Long 0 66 44 66

Pct. 0.0 64.5 62.2 61.5

Att. 35

Int. 2

Yards 158

TD 0

Long 32

Pct. 57.1

Att. 7 31 51 89

Int. 0 2 1 3

Yards 46 167 327 540

TD 0 2 2 4

Long 30 43 48 48

Pct. 42.9 41.9 68.6 57.3

Int. 2 0 2

Yards 161 162 323

TD 1 2 3

Long 42 24 42

Pct. 44.4 67.9 56.4

Att. 17 28 45 90

Int. 1 2 2 5

Yards 156 212 364 732

TD 1 2 3 6

Long 32 45 35 45

Pct. 52.9 53.6 75.6 64.4

Att. 12

Int. 0

Yards 65

TD 0

Long 28

Pct. 41.7

Int. 0 3 1 4

Yards 180 67 326 573

TD 1 1 3 5

Long 30 24 37 37

Pct. 68.0 50.0 52.7 56.2

Int. 1 1

Yards 65 251

TD 0 3

Long 23 57

Pct. 53.3 58.6

• SOUTHWEST BAPTIST Year 2005 2006 2007 Total

Com. 0 20 28 48

• DELTA STATE Year 2005

Com. 20

• NORTH ALABAMA Year 2005 2006 2007 Total

Com. 3 13 35 51

• SOUTHERN ARKANSAS Year 2006 2007 Total

Com. 12 19 31

Att. 27 28 55

• OUACHITA BAPTIST Year 2005 2006 2007 Total

Com. 9 15 34 58

• VALDOSTA STATE Year 2005

Com. 5

• ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO Year 2005 2006 2007 Total

Com. 17 8 29 54

Att. 25 16 55 96

• HENDERSON STATE Year 2005 2006

Com. 8 17

Att. 15 29

Career 3+ TD Passes

Date 11/3/07 8/31/06 10/4/07 11/10/07 10/27/07 9/13/07 9/22/07 9/29/07

30 55

• ARKANSAS TECH Year 2005 2006 2007 Total

Com. 14 21 46 81

TD Opponent 7......................... Arkansas Tech 5......................... West Georgia 4......................... Southwest Baptist 3......................... Ouachita Baptist 3......................... Henderson State 3......................... Arkansas-Monticello 3......................... Southwest Baptist 3......................... Henderson State 3......................... West Georgia 3......................... West Alabama 3......................... Missouri Southern

Date 11/3/07 10/4/07 8/31/06 11/10/07 10/27/07 9/22/07 8/30/07 10/28/06 10/7/06 9/30/06 9/9/06

49 93

1 3

331 647

3 6

30 57

61.2 59.1

Att. 22 40 62 124

Int. 1 1 2 4

Yards 128 207 529 864

TD 0 0 7 7

Long 32 28 39 39

Pct. 63.6 52.5 74.2 65.3

KNIGHTON IN THE GSC RECORD BOOK

• Career Completions 1,047 1,001 731 649 579 572 563 563 534

Chris Hatcher, Valdosta State (1,529 att.) 1991-94 Scott Eyster, Delta State (1,644 att.) 2003-06 Lance Funderburk, Valdosta State (1,127 att.) 1992-93, 1995-96 Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State (913 att.) 2000-01 Brett Gilliland, West Alabama (579 att.) 2000-03 Chris Teal, West Georgia (1,039 att.) 1990-93 Ed Lett, Jacksonville State (1,027 att.) 1979-82 Kevin McCarn, Arkansas-Monticello (1,056 att.) 1997-2000 David Knighton, Harding (868 att.) 2005-present

• Career Yards 13,889 11,363 8,192 8,163 7,864 7,258 7,145 6,917 6,689 6,166 6,121

Scott Eyster, Delta State Chris Hatcher, Valdosta State Lance Funderburk, Valdosta State Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State Kevin McCarn, Arkansas-Monticello Chris Teal, West Georgia Ed Lett, Jacksonville State Scott Butler, Delta State Brett Gilliland, West Alabama Will Hall, North Alabama David Knighton, Harding

2003-06 1991-94 1992-93, 95-96 2000-01 1997-2000 1990-93 1979-82 1981-84 2000-03 2002-03 2005-present

• Career Touchdowns 121 116 107 67 64 61 61 59 56

Chris Hatcher, Valdosta State (41 games) 1991-94 Scott Eyster, Delta State (47 games) 2003-06 Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State (25 games) 2000-01 Lance Funderburk, Valdosta State (32 games) 1992-93, 1995-96 Jeremy Clements, West Georgia (35 games) 1998-2000 Ed Lett, Jacksonville State (32 games) 1979-82 Kevin McCarn, Arkansas-Monticello (39 games) 1997-2000 Chris Teal, West Georgia (37 games) 1990-93 David Knighton, Harding (29 games) 2005-present

2007 Harlon Hill Voting

Points 175 122 100 62 54 33 31 31 22

Player Position Danny Woodhead TB Bernard Scott RB Michael Eubanks LB Dervon Wallace RB Weston Dressler WR Jamar Brittingham RB David Knighton QB Brad Iciek QB A.J. Milwee QB

Year SR JR SR SR SR SR JR SO JR

School Chadron State Abilene Christian Delta State Shepherd North Dakota Bloomsburg Harding Grand Valley State North Alabama

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Personal

KURT ADAMS • JR

• Born: May 17, 1989 in Lubbock, Texas ... Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ... Parents: Raymond and Jodi Atchley and Scot Baber ... has one brother.

Hometown: Searcy, Ark. Previous school: Harding Academy Height: 6-5 Weight: 200 Jersey No.: 9

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

ERIC BARTILSON • RsFR Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Previous school: Middle Tennessee Christian Height: 6-2 Weight: 240

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 20/9 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) ... First Career Start: at Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Ranks tied for eighth in Harding history with 10 touchdown receptions. • Has played in 20 games with 46 receptions for 620 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Career Highlights

2007

• Redshirted in 2007.

• Played in 10 games, starting nine at wide receiver ... 33 receptions (fifth on HU), 503 receiving yards (third on HU) and a team-leading seven receiving touchdowns ... led Harding with 15.2 yards per reception. • His seven receiving touchdowns were the most by a Harding player since David Feliciano had 10 touchdowns receptions in 2004. • Set career highs with six receptions for 125 yards at Arkansas-Monticello ... it tied Harding’s best single-game receiving effort in 2007 (Zac Ross, 125 yards vs. Arkansas Tech). • Had three or more receptions in the final eight games of the season. • Scored two touchdowns twice (West Georgia and Ouachita Baptist) ... his seven touchdowns tied for second on the team.

Previous School • Started two seasons as a linebacker under coach Eddie Basham at Middle Tennessee Christian in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Personal • Born: March 21, 1989 in Akron, Ohio ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parents: Randy and Carol Bartilson ... has one brother and two sisters.

LINEBACKER

2006

BRADEN BINKLEY • SO

• Played all 10 games as a reserve wide receiver. • 13 receptions for 117 yards and three touchdowns ... made his first career reception at North Alabama (9/14/06). • Made a pair of TD receptions versus West Alabama (4 yards, 3 yards) ... had a 15yard TD reception at Ouachita Baptist in the season finale ... also had a season-long 17-yard reception in the game.

Previous School

• Started three seasons as a wide receiver and safety for coach Tommy Shoemaker at Harding Academy in Searcy, Ark. … two-time all-state … scored 16 touchdowns in four games before injuring his knee as a senior … also played basketball, baseball and soccer and ran track … was the Arkansas 2A state 400-meter champion.

Personal

• Born: July 10, 1987 in Searcy, Ark. … Major: Professional Sales … Parents: Neville and Jana Adams … has one brother and one sister.

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS 10/0 10/9 20/9

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/10 ... Bison debut: Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: at Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Has 62 career tackles and 3.0 TFL. • Redshirted in 2006. • Binkley was the 2007 recipient of the J.D. Jones scholarship ... the scholarship is funded by the Jones family, including former Bison football players Rick, Randy, and David Jones, in honor of their father, J.D., and goes to a player who is a former walk-on.

AWARDS

CAREER NUMBERS RECEIVING STATISTICS

Hometown: Brentwood, Tenn. Previous school: David Lipscomb High School Height: 5-10 Weight: 215 Jersey No.: 45

• 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007 Rec. 13 33 46

Yards 117 503 620

Avg. 9.0 15.2 13.5

TD 3 7 10

Long 17 53 53

Career Highs

• Started all 10 games at linebacker ... ranked fifth on the team with 62 tackles ... second among all GSC freshmen in tackles and ranked 25th in tackles/game. • Had four or more tackles in every game, including a season-high 10 at ArkansasMonticello (9/22).

Previous School

• Receptions - 6 vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07) • Receiving Yards - 125 vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07) • Receiving TD - 2 (three times), last vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07)

WIDE RECEIVER

COREY BABER • RsFR Hometown: Round Rock, Texas Previous school: Stony Point High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 175

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started one season as a wide receiver for coach Craig Chescher at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, Texas.

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• Started three seasons as a middle linebacker and fullback for coach Glenn McCadams at David Lipscomb High School in Nashville, Tenn. … two-time all-state and two-time all-conference … earned All-Mid-State Defensive MVP and All-Mid-State Linebacker.

Personal • Born: March 7, 1987 in Nashville, Tenn. … Major: Business Management … Parents: Mark and Jolene Binkley … has one brother and two sisters.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL Sacks 10/10 22 40 62 3.0-4 0-0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 10 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07) • TFL - 1.0 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07)

Int. 0

BrUp FR 1 0

FF 0

RETURNING BISONS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

DEFENSIVE BACK

CHRIS BOATRIGHT • JR

TRACY BROWN • SR

Hometown: Little Rock, Ark. Previous school: Central Arkansas Christian Height: 6-4 Weight: 345 Jersey No.: 66

Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Previous school: West Hills Community College Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 Jersey No.: 1

Career Highlights

• Career Games/Starts: 16/6 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) ... First Career Start: vs. Henderson State (10/28/06). • Has lettered two seasons as a offensive lineman, playing mostly at tackle.

• Career Games/Starts: 10/10 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007). • Earned one letter as a starting defensive back ... 63 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 2 INT, 2 PBU.

2007 • Played in eight games, starting four at tackle ... missed the final two games of the season with an injury.

2006 • Played in eight games, starting two at left tackle ... started against Henderson State and Arkansas Tech ... played 138 of Harding 634 plays from scrimmage.

Previous School • Started two seasons at center for Harding offensive coordinator Tim Perry at Central Arkansas Christian in North Little Rock, Ark. … all-conference … second Team All-State.

Personal • Born: February 3, 1988 in New Orleans, La. … Major: Professional Sales … Parents: Stephen and Carla Boatright … has one sister.

2007 • Played in all 10 games as a defensive back ... started at both cornerback and safety during the season ... 63 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 2 INT, 2 PBU. • Fourth on the team and 20th in the GSC in tackles ... twice had more than 10 tackles ... set a season-high with 13 tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist, tied for the most by a Bison in 2007 ... had 11 tackles and two interceptions at Henderson State. • Two interceptions tied for the team lead.

Previous Schools • Transferred to Harding from West Hills Community College in Coalinga, Calif. • Started two seasons under coach Tracy McNair at Crawford High School in San Diego, Calif.

Personal • Born: March 23, 1986 in San Diego, Calif. ... Major: Information Technology ... Parents: Tracy Brown and Monique Eatmon ... had one brother and two sisters.

LINEBACKER

CAREER NUMBERS

JOSH BROWN • SO

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Hometown: Dickson, Tenn. Previous school: Hickman County High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 235 Jersey No.: 95

Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/0 35 28 63

MICAH CANTERBURY • SO

• 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007

Hometown: Marysville, Ohio Previous school: Marysville High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 225 Jersey No.: 35

• Played in all 10 games as a defensive lineman ... 18 tackles, 0.5 TFL. • Had at least one tackle in nine of 10 games ... collected a season-high five tackles at Missouri Southern (9/8).

Previous School

Career Highlights

• Started four seasons at outside linebacker for Hickman County High School in Centerville, Tenn. … all-conference as a senior … earned his team’s special teams MVP as a junior and as a senior … also played baseball.

• Career Games/Starts: 10/0 ... Harding debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007). • Earned one letter as Harding’s punter ... 46 punts, 36.5 avg., 65 long, 9 inside 20. • Redshirted in 2006.

Personal • Born: Feb. 1, 1988 in Crossville, Tenn. … Major: Pre-Pharmacy … Parents: Anthony and Shasta Brown.

CAREER NUMBERS

Career Highs

• Tackles - 5 at Missouri Southern (9/8/07) • TFL - 0.5 at Missouri Southern (9/8/07)

FF 2

PUNTER

AWARDS

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL Sacks 10/0 4 14 18 0.5-1 0-0

BrUp FR 2 1

Career Highs

• Games Played/Started: 10/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007). • Earned one letter as a defensive lineman ... 18 tackles, 0.5 TFL. • Redshirted in 2006.

Year 2007

Int. 2

• Tackles - 13 vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/2007) • TFL - 1.0 vs. West Georgia (10/4/2007) • Interceptions - 2 vs. Henderson State (10/27/2007)

Career Highlights

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

TFL Sacks 1.5-2 0-0

Int. 0

BrUp FR 0 0

FF 0

2007 • Played in all 10 games as Harding’s punter ... 46 punts, 36.5 avg., 65 long, 9 inside 20. • Ranked ninth in the GSC in punting average ... twice averaged more than 40 yards per punt. • Punted a season-high eight times at Southern Arkansas (10/20), including a season-long 65-yarder (seventh-longest Harding punt). • Downed four of six punts inside the 20 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22), tied for second in an HU single game.

Previous School • Started two seasons as a kicker for coach Rich Weiskurcher at Marysville (Ohio) High School … earned all-conference as a senior … also played baseball.

Personal • Born: July 30, 1987 in Morton, Ill. … Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching … Parents: David and Jan Canterbury … has four brothers and two sisters.

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CAREER NUMBERS PUNTING STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS 10/0

Punts 46

ZACH CATON • SO

Yards 1681

Avg. 36.5

Long 65

TB 2

FC 5

I20 9

Blk 0

Hometown: Garfield, Ark. Previous school: Rogers High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Jersey No.: 18

Career Highs

• Punts - 8 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/2007) • Average - 42.2 vs. West Georgia (10/4/2007) • Long - 65 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/2007) • Inside 20 - 4 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/2007)

Career Highlights

DEFENSIVE BACK

• Career Games/Starts: 10/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007). • Earned one letter as a reserve defense back and special-teams player ... 6 tackles, 1 PBU. • Redshirted in 2006.

ROBERT CARSON • RsFR

AWARDS

Hometown: Milton, Fla. Previous school: Milton High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 175

2007

• 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

• Played in all 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special-teams player ... had six tackles and a pass breakup. • Tied for fourth on the team with five special-teams tackles, four on kickoffs and one on punts. • Collected a season-high three tackles vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30) ... had two stops and a pass breakup vs. West Georgia (10/4).

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School

• Started two seasons as a wide receiver and defensive back at Milton (Fla.) High School ... played in the state all-star game ... also played basketball.

• Started three seasons at linebacker for former Bison Ronnie Peacock at Rogers High School in Rogers, Ark. … all-conference as a senior … also played basketball.

Personal

• Born: January 17, 1988 in Pontiac, Mich. … Major: Information Technology … Parent: Anita Johnson ... has one sister. WIDE RECEIVER

• Born: January 30, 1987 in Pine Bluff, Ark. … Majors: Missions and Spanish … Parents: Lafe and Marla Caton … has two brothers and one sister.

CAREER NUMBERS

CADE CATON • JR

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

Hometown: Rogers, Ark. Previous school: Rogers High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Jersey No.: 88

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/0 4 2 6

TFL 0-0

Sacks 0-0

Int. 0

BrUp FR 1 0

FF 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 3 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007)

Career Highlights

• Career Games/Starts: 9/0 ... Bison debut: at West Georgia (10/7/2006). • 2 receptions, 21 yards; 1 tackle. • Redshirted in 2005.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

ROSS CONN • SR

Awards

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich. Previous school: Saline High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 265 Jersey No.: 73

• 2006 GSC Academic Honor Roll • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007

• Played in seven games as a reserve wide receiver and special-teams member. • Had one special-teams tackle at Missouri Southern (9/8) ... made one reception for six yards vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10).

2006

• Played in two games as a reserve wide receiver and special-teams member ... made a 15-yard reception in his Harding debut at West Georgia (10/7) ... also played at Ouachita Baptist.

Career Highlights

• Has started at guard for three seasons ... has earned All-GSC and All-Southeast Region honors each of the last two seasons. • Career Games/Starts: 31/31 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05). • Redshirted in 2004.

Awards

Previous School

• Started three seasons as a cornerback, wide receiver and quarterback at Rogers High School in Rogers, Ark. … earned all-state honors as a senior … coached by former Bison Ronnie Peacock … also played basketball and baseball and ran track.

• 2007 Football Gazette 1st-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2007 Daktronics 1st-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2007 1st-Team All-Gulf South Conference. • 2006 Football Gazette 1st-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2006 Daktronics 2nd-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2006 1st-Team All-Gulf South Conference.

Personal

2007

• Born: Dec. 12, 1985 in Pine Bluff, Ark. … Major: Kinesiology … Parents: Lafe and Marla Caton ... has two brothers and one sister.

• Started all 10 games at left guard ... the top offensive lineman in five of Harding’s 10 games ... helped the Harding offense shatter numerous school records.

CAREER NUMBERS

2006

RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS 2/0 7/0 9/0

Rec. 1 1 2

Yards 15 6 21

Avg. 15.0 6.0 10.5

TD 0 0 0

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Long 15 6 15

• Started all 10 games at left guard ... played 623 of Harding’s 634 plays from scrimmage ... played every play from scrimmage in seven of 10 games. • Graded out as Harding’s top lineman in five of the team’s 10 games.

2005

• Started all 11 games at right guard. • Harding’s nominee for Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year.

RETURNING BISONS Previous School

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

• Lettered three seasons as an offensive and defensive lineman at Saline High School in Saline, Mich. ... two-time all-conference ... coached by Mike Glennie.

HAYDEN CRUCE • SR

Personal

Hometown: Little Rock, Ark. Previous school: Central Arkansas Christian Height: 6-2 Weight: 260 Jersey No.: 56

• Born: May 10, 1986 in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... Major: Criminal Justice ... Parents: Bob and Cindy Conn ... has two brothers.

Career Highlights

DEFENSIVE BACK

• Career Games/Starts: 21/16 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Earned his second letter at Harding as the Bisons’ starting center ... worked as a linebacker as a freshman, then started nine of 10 games at fullback as a sophomore ... has one career rush for five yards and five career receptions for 35 yards. • Redshirted in 2004.

CARRON CONNER • SR Hometown: Clarksdale, Miss. Previous school: Coahoma Community College Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Jersey No.: 4

AWARDS

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/10 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/2007). • Earned his first letter as Harding’s starting cornerback ... 24 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 FF, 1 INT, 1 PBU.

2007 • Started all 10 games at cornerback ... 24 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 FF, 1 INT, 1 PBU. • Had at least one tackle in eight of the 10 games, including a season-high six tackles vs. North Alabama (9/13). • Recorded three tackles, including a tackle for loss, one forced fumble, an interception returned for 34 yards, and a pass breakup vs. Southwest Baptist in his Bison debut (8/30).

Previous Schools

• 2006 GSC Academic Honor Roll • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Played in 10 games with seven starts ... became the team’s starting center in the fourth game of the season ... quickly became one of the most dependable linemen on the team.

2006 • Played in all 10 games, starting nine at fullback ... 1 rush, 5 yards ... 5 receptions, 35 yards ... primary blocker for Kyle Wess, the GSC’s rushing leader.

2005 • Played on special teams at Southwest Baptist.

Previous School

• Played two seasons as a cornerback for coach Freeman Horton at Coahoma (Miss.) Community College. • Played wide receiver and cornerback for coach Eddie Maxon at Coahoma County High School in Clarksdale, Miss. ... two-time all-conference ... All-State as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and baseball.

• Lettered three seasons as a linebacker at Central Arkansas Christian in North Little Rock, Ark. ... three-time all-conference ... named all-state as a senior and played in the Arkansas High School All-Star Game ... recorded 119 tackles as a senior ... coached by former Bison Tim Perry ... also played basketball and baseball.

Personal

• Born: March 2, 1987 in Milwaukee, Wis. ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parents: Carron Farsee and Debra Conner ... has one brother and four sisters.

• Born: July 27, 1985 in Little Rock, Ark. ... Major: Marketing ... Parents: Terry and Sheila Cruce ... has one sister ... married, wife’s name is Megan.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/10 15 9 24

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

TFL Sacks 1.0-6 0-0

Int. 1-35

BrUp FR 1 0

BEN DAVIS • RsFR

FF 1

Hometown: Kingsport, Tenn. Previous school: Dobyns-Bennett High School Height: 5-11 Weight: 215

Career Highs

• Tackles - 6 vs. North Alabama (9/13/07) • TFL - 1.0 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • Interceptions - 1 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07)

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

EARL COX • SO Hometown: New Carollton, Md. Previous school: Dean College Height: 6-2 Weight: 240

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Transferred to Harding from Dean College in Franklin, Mass. • Started for three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines under coaches Mike Rucker and Damien Farragamo at Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Md. ... named to the Prince George’s County 4A All-Star Team ... also lettered in track and wrestling.

Personal • Born: Nov. 20, 1986 in Washington, D.C. ... Majors: Kinesiology and Vocational Ministry ... Parents: Earl Cox and Shari Mills ... has two sisters.

Previous School • Started two seasons at defensive end under coach Graham Clark at DobynsBennett High School in Kingsport, Tenn. ... two-time all-conference ... All-Northeast Tennessee ... all-region. • Also lettered two seasons as a pitcher for the Dobyns-Bennett baseball team.

Personal • Born: April 7, 1989 in Knoxville, Tenn. ... Major: Pre-Med ... Parents: Joe and Lo Davis ... has one brother and two sisters. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

DREW DAWSON • RsFR Hometown: Kountze, Texas Previous school: Kountze High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 270

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

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RETURNING BISONS Previous School

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

* Started four seasons on the offensive line under coach Stan Hodges at Kountze (Texas) High School ... two-time all-district ... played in the Down Under Bowl in Australia, the largest American Football Championship Tournament held outside the United States. * Also lettered in track, powerlifting and tennis.

NEIL EVANS • JR Hometown: Murfreesboro, Ark. Previous school: Murfreesboro High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 280

Personal * Born: Feb. 22, 1989 in Beaumont, Texas ... Major: Kinesiology ... son of Audra Benoit ... has one sister. DEFENSIVE BACK

RANDALL DOLAN • JR Hometown: Broken Arrow, Okla. Previous school: Broken Arrow High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 jersey No.: 31

Previous School • Started three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines for coach Roger Reatherston at Murfreesboro (Ark.) High School ... a 2005 graduate ... named the team’s outstanding offensive lineman after his junior and senior seasons ... also threw the shot put in track.

Personal • Born: Oct. 3, 1986 in Arkadelphia, Ark. ... Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching ... Parents: Rob and Margaret Evans ... has one brother ... married, wife’s name is Whitney.

Career Highlights

KICKER

• Career Games/Starts: 3/0 ... Bison debut: vs. North Alabama (9/13/2007). • Saw his first action as a sophomore, playing in three games. • On the squad in 2006, but did not play. • Redshirted in 2005.

RYAN FERRELL • SR Hometown: Houston Previous school: Northland Christian Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Jersey No.: 41

AWARDS • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Played in three games as a reserve defensive back ... made his first career tackle vs. West Georgia (10/4).

Career Highlights

• Played defensive end under coaches Rick Jones and Brent Whitson at Broken Arrow High School.

• Career Games/Starts: 26/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05). • Earned his third letter last season, serving as Harding’s placekicker ... played two seasons as the team’s kickoff specialist and occasional punter. • 9-of-14 FG, 36-of-40 PAT; 15 punts for 562 yards, 37.5 avg.; 5 tackles. • 29 of his 136 career kickoffs have gone for touchbacks (21.3 percent). • Redshirted in 2004.

Personal

AWARDS

Previous School

• Born: Sept. 26, 1986 in San Angelo, Texas … Major: Broadcast Journalism … Parents: Rich and Ronda Dolan ... has two brothers and one sister.

RUNNING BACK

DeSHAWN EDWARDS • FR Hometown: Bremen, Ga. Previous school: Haralson County Height: 5-9 Weight: 210

Previous School • Played running back at Haralson County High School in Tallapoosa, Ga.

Personal • Born: Nov. 22, 1987 in Villa Rica, Ga. ... Major: Business Management ... son of Constance Edwards. DEFENSIVE BACK

BURTON ELROD • SO Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. Previous school: Samford University Height: 5-9 Weight: 170

• 2006 GSC Academic Honor Roll • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Played in all 10 games as Harding’s placekicker ... 9-of-14 field goals, 36-of-40 PAT ... ranked fourth in the conference with nine field goals and fourth in field goal percentage at 64.3 ... ranked sixth in the conference in extra-point percentage at 90.0. • Set a new Harding record with 36 extra points made in a season. • Led Harding and ranked fifth in the Gulf South Conference in scoring with 63 points ... he was second in the conference in scoring among kickers. • Connected on at least one field goal in six games, including a season-high 3-for-4 at West Alabama ... also was 2-for-2 against West Georgia with a season-long 43yarder. • Tied school records by making 8-of-9 extra points in Harding’s Homecoming victory over Arkansas Tech. • Handled 65 kickoffs, averging 56.2 yards per kick ... had six touchbacks (9.2 percent). • Had four special-teams tackles, including three solos.

2006 • Played in five games as Harding’s kickoff specialist and punter ... suffered a seasonending knee injury against West Alabama (9/30). • 24 kickoffs for a 57.5-yard average and nine touchbacks ... 15 punts for 37.5-yard average and a 59-yard long ... landed four punts inside the 20.

2005 • Served as the team’s kickoff specialist ... 14 of his 47 kickoffs went for touchbacks (29.8 percent) ... averaged 61.1 yards per kickoff.

Previous School Previous Schools • Transferred to Harding from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. • Started three seasons at quarterback and safety for coach Glenn McCadams at David Lipscomb High School in Nashville, Tenn. ... graduated in 2005 ... helped lead David Lipscomb to a state championship as a sophomore.

Personal • Born: May 25, 1986 in Nashville, Tenn ... Major: Exercise Science (Pre-P.A.) ... Parents: Burton and Luona Elrod ... has one brother and one sister.

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• Lettered three seasons as a kicker and punter at Northland Christian in Houston, Texas ... three-time all-conference and two-time all-state ... coached by Nathan Sanford.

Personal • Born: June 11, 1986 in Houston, Texas ... Major: Marketing... Parents: Steve and Lois Ferrell ... has one brother and two sisters.

RETURNING BISONS 2006

CAREER NUMBERS KICKING STATISTICS

Year 2005 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS 11/0 5/0 10/0 26/0

PUNTING STATISTICS Year 2006

GP/GS 5/0

Punts 15

FGA 0 0 14 14

Yards 562

Avg. 37.5

FGM 0 0 9 9 Long 59

Long 0 0 43 43 TB -

EPA 0 0 40 40 FC -

I20 7

EPM 0 0 36 36 Blk -

Career Highs

• Punts - 4 (twice), last vs. West Alabama (9/30/06) • Punting Average - 44.0 vs. West Alabama (9/30/06) • Inside 20 - 4 vs. West Alabama (9/30/06) • Field Goals - 3 at West Alabama (9/29/07) • Field Goals Attempted - 4 at West Alabama (9/29/07) • Long - 43 vs. West Georgia (10/4/07) • Extra Points - 8 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Extra Points Attempted - 9 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Kickoffs -10 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

HUNTER FINLEY • RsFR Hometown: Jonesboro, Ark. Previous school: Jonesboro High School Height: 6-6 Weight: 270

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007

Previous School • Started two seasons on the offensive line for coach Jim DeVasier at Jonesboro (Ark.) High School ... also played baseball.

• Played in 10 games as a reserve wide receiver and special-teams member ... ranked second on the team with 22 receptions and 303 yards ... tied for third on the team with three receiving touchdowns ... had two carries for nine yards ... returned eight kickoffs for 143 yards and one punt for four yards. • Had his first career touchdown reception on a 34-yard pass at Southwest Baptist (8/31) ... had touchdown receptions of 57 yards and 31 yards in Harding’s overtime victory over Henderson State on Homecoming (10/28). • Set season highs with three kickoff returns for 64 yards at Ouachita Baptist (11/11).

2005 • Played as a reserve wide receiver and a member of special teams ... made three tackles on special teams, including two at Arkansas-Monticello.

Previous School • Lettered three seasons as a free safety, halfback and kick returner at MacArthur High School in Lawton, Okla. ... two-time all-conference and all-state as a senior ... recorded 121 tackles and 2 interceptions as a senior ... Class 5A Defensive Back of the Year ... helped lead MacArthur to city, district and regional championships and to the 5A State Championship game ... coached by Ernie Manning.

Personal • Born: Jan. 28, 1986 in Lawton, Okla. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Samuel and Cindy Firman ... has one brother.

CAREER NUMBERS RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2005 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS 11/0 10/0 10/7 31/7

Rec. 0 22 21 43

Yards 0 303 173 476

Avg. 0.0 13.8 8.2 11.1

TD 0 3 0 3

Long 0 57 26 57

Career Highs

Receptions - 6 (twice), last vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) Receiving Yards - 88 vs. Henderson State (10/28/06) Receiving TD - 2 vs. Henderson State (10/28/06) Kickoff Returns - 3 at Ouachita Baptist (11/11/06) Kickoff Return Yards - 64 at Ouachita Baptist (11/11/06)

Personal DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

• Born: Feb. 7, 1989 in Jonesboro, Ark. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Jerry and Debbie Finley ... has one sister.

ALEX FRANKLIN • SO Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Previous school: South Mecklenburg High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 245 Jersey No.: 60

WIDE RECEIVER

JULIAN FIRMAN • SR Hometown: Lawton, Okla. Previous school: MacArthur High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 165 Jersey No.: 82

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 31/7 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: at Missouri Southern (9/8/07) ... 43 career receptions for 476 yards and 3 TD; 5 tackles. • Has earned three letters as a wide receiver ... became a starter as a junior. • Redshirted in 2004.

Awards • 2007 ESPN the Magazine 2nd-Team Academic All-District • 2007 Academic All-GSC • 2006 Academic All-GSC

2007 • Played in all 10 games as a wide receiver with seven starts ... 21 receptions for 173 yards. • Had at least one reception in six games ... set a season high and tied a career high with six receptions (42 yards) vs. Ouachita Baptist ... season-high 48 yards (4 receptions) came against Arkansas Tech (11/3).

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 5/0 ... Bison debut: at Missouri Southern (9/8/07). • Earned his first letter in 2007 as a reserve offensive lineman ... moved to the defensive line during spring practice. • Redshirted in 2006.

2007 • Played in five games as a reserve offensive lineman.

Previous School • Started three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines for coach Gregory Garfield at South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, N.C. … named the team’s best offensive lineman as a senior … also threw the discus and shot put … finished eighth at the state meet as a senior.

Personal • Born: Jan. 15, 1988 in Charlotte, N.C. … Major: Exercise Science … Parents: Keith and Rhunette Franklin … has two sisters.

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JACOB GREER • SR Hometown: White Hall, Ark. Previous school: White Hall High School Height: 6-4 Weight: 275 Jersey No.: 76

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 30/17 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Has earned three letters, two as a starter on the offensive line. • Redshirted in 2004.

Awards • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll • 2006 GSC Academic Honor Roll

recovered. • Set a career high with 13 tackles vs. Southwest Baptist ... added 3.0 TFL, including 2.0 sacks to earn GSC Defensive Player of the Week ... earned his second Defensive Player of the Week honor with 8 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 2 FF, and 1 FR vs. Henderson State. • Rushed one time for six yards against Arkansas-Monticello.

2005 • Played in every game as a reserve safety and member of special teams. • 14 of his 29 tackles came on running plays ... had 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks ... tied for second on the team with four tackles on kickoff coverage. • Had a season-high six tackles, including 1.5 TFL and 1.0 sack, at Arkansas-Monticello ... forced two fumbles vs. Ouachita Baptist.

2004 • Started six of 11 games at free safety. • Led all HU freshmen and ranked fifth on the team with 50 tackles ... had a seasonhigh 10 tackles, including 2.0 TFL and 0.5 sack, vs. West Georgia ... eight tackles and a fumble recovery vs. Henderson State.

Previous School

2007 • Played in nine games with three starts at center and four at tackle ... missed the Arkansas-Monticello game with an injury (9/22).

2006 • Started all 10 games at right guard ... was Harding’s top offensive lineman vs. West Alabama ... played 631 of Harding’s 634 offensive plays from scrimmage.

• Lettered two seasons as a defensive back at Jesse Bethel High School in Vallejo, Calif. ... all-conference as a senior after recording 215 tackles, 3 interceptions and 5 fumble recoveries ... coached by Jeff Turner ... also played baseball.

Personal • Born: Sept. 16, 1986 in Oakland, Calif. ... Major: Sports Management ... Parents: Michael Greer and Kim Greer-Borden ... has three brothers and four sisters.

2005 • Played in all 11 games as a reserve offensive tackle and member of special teams.

Previous School • Lettered three seasons as an offensive lineman at White Hall High School in White Hall, Ark. ... 2003 all-state and all-conference ... Southeast Arkansas First-Team Offense ... 2002 all-county ... 2003 Super Sonic Team .... 2003 Brandon Burlsworth Playoff Award ... senior-class president ... WHHS Beta Club president ... FCA Captain ... 2003 Pine Bluff Optimist Club Athletic honor ... coached by Mike Vaughn.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2004 2005 2006 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 11/6 29 21 50 3.5-9 11/0 15 14 29 5.0-25 10/10 53 17 70 11.0-41 32/16 97 52 149 19.5-75

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0.5-2 0 1 1 2.0-19 0 1 0 4.5-25 1 4 2 7.0-46 1 6 3

FF 0 2 4 6

Career Highs

Personal • Born: April 9, 1986 in Little Rock, Ark. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Mark and Suzie Greer ... has one brother ... married, wife’s name is Tasha ... the couple has one son, Joshua, who will turn two during the season. LINEBACKER

• Tackles -13 at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) • TFL - 3.0 at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) • Sacks - 2.0 at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) • Forced Fumbles - 2 vs. Henderson State (10/28/06) • Interceptions - 1 vs. Southern Arkansas (10/19/06)

SEVOHN GREER • SR

DEFENSIVE BACK

Hometown: Vallejo, Calif. Previous school: Bethel High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 180 Jersey No.: 24

HEATH HAMMOND • SO Hometown: Granbury, Texas Previous school: Granbury High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 185

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 32/16 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/28/04) ... First Career Start: at Missouri Southern (9/4/04). • Spent his first three seasons as a top performer on the Bison defense, earning allconference and all-region honors as a junior ... a versatile player who can play in the secondary or at outside linebacker ... 149 career tackles, 19.5 TFL, 7.0 sacks, 1 INT, 7 PD, 6 FF, 3 FR ...ranks 16th at Harding in career tackles for loss (19.5) ... missed all of 2007 with an injured left shoulder.

Awards • 2006 Daktronics 1st-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2006 d2football.com 2nd-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2006 Football Gazette 2nd-Team All-Southeast Region ... 2006 2nd-Team All-Gulf South Conference ... 2006 two-time GSC Defensive Player of the Week.

2007 • Redshirted because of an injured shoulder.

2006 • Started all 10 games in the secondary or at outside linebacker ... led the team with 70 tackles, 11.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, and 4 FF ... second on the team with 39 tackles on running plays ... second on the team with 8 special teams tackles (5 KR, 3 PR). • Ranked sixth in the GSC with 7.0 tackles per game and 12th in the NCAA II in solo tackles per game with 5.3 ... ranked eighth in the GSC with 4.5 sacks ... ranked eighth in the GSC with 11.0 tackles for loss ... tied for first in the GSC and ranked sixth in NCAA II with four forced fumbles ... tied for fifth in the GSC with two fumbles

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Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started three seasons as a safety and wide receiver under coach Mark Wright at Granbury (Texas) High School ... earned all-conference as a senior. • Also lettered three seasons on the Granbury track team.

Personal • Born: Jan. 12, 1989 in Dallas, Texas ... Major: Biology ... Parents: Robert and Peggy Hammond ... has two sisters.

RETURNING BISONS WIDE RECEIVER

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

R.F. HENDRICKS • JR

ROGER HURTS • JR

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Previous school: Memorial High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 175 Jersey No.: 80

Hometown: Lufkin, Texas Previous school: Kilgore College Height: 5-11 Weight: 285 Jersey No.: 52

Career Highlights

• Career Games/Starts: 17/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Missouri Southern (9/9/06). • Has earned two letters, playing mostly on special teams ... 6 tackles. • Redshirted in 2005. • Earned the J.D. Jones Award in 2008, a scholarship given to a former walk-on.

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 8/0 ... Bison debut: at Missouri Southern (9/8/07). • Earned his first letter as a reserve defensive lineman ... 9 tackles, 1.0 TFL.

2007 • Played in eight games as a reserve defensive lineman ... 9 tackles, 1.0 TFL. • Had a season-high three tackles at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22) ... had two or more tackles in three games.

Awards • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007

• Played in all 10 games, mostly on special teams ... 5 tackles. • Had five tackles on special teams ... had a season-high two vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30).

2006 • Played in seven games as a special-teams member ... made his lone tackle vs. Henderson State (10/28).

Previous School • Transferred to Harding from Kilgore (Texas) College ... played in four games and recorded five tackles as a sophomore. • Started three seasons on the defensive line under coach John Outlaw at Lufkin (Texas) High School ... two-time all-conference ... Lufkin recorded a 36-3 record during his three seasons.

Personal

Previous School

• Started two seasons as a wide receiver at Memorial High School in Tulsa, Okla. … earned all-district and all-state honors as a senior … named Memorial’s player of the year … coached by Mike Adams … also on the basketball, track and swimming teams.

Personal • Born: April 21, 1987 in Tulsa, Okla. … Major: Mechanical Engineering … Parents: Rick and Janice Hendricks ... has one sister. defensive back

• Born: Dec. 31, 1986 in Lufkin, Texas ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parents: Roger and Willie Mae Hurts ... has six sisters.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 8/0 2 7 9

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0

FF 0

Career Highs

STEVE HUDSON • SO

• Tackles -3 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07) • TFL - 0.5 (twice), last at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07)

Hometown: Colleyville, Texas Previous school: Grapevine High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Jersey No.: 28

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

ANDREW JACKSON • JR

Career Highlights

Hometown: Milton, Fla. Previous school: Jacksonville State Height: 5-11 Weight: 290 Jersey No.: 90

• Career Games/Starts: 10/4 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Earned his first letter in 2007 as a defensive back and outside linebacker ... 43 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 2 FF, 2 FR, 2 PBU. • Redshirted in 2006.

Career Highlights

2007 • Played in all 10 games with four starts ... 43 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 2 FF, 2 FR, 2 PBU. • Recorded a season-high 10 tackles in his Bison debut vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30) ... had five or more tackles three times ... made seven stops, including a tackle for loss, and added a forced fumble, fumble recovery and pass breakup at Missouri Southern (9/8). • Also forced a fumble at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22) and recovered a fumble vs. West Georgia (10/4).

Previous School • Started one season at safety at Grapevine (Texas) High School … also ran track.

Personal • Born: July 15, 1988 in Grapevine, Texas … Major: Kinesiology … Parents: Ron and Valerie Hudson … has one brother and one sister.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

TFL 1.0-1

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 10/4 27 16 43 3.0-20

Career Highs

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 1.0-9 0 2 2

FF 2

• Career Games/Starts: 10/6 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: vs. North Alabama (9/13/07). • Earned his first letter as a key performer on the Bison defensive line ... 38 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 FF. • Redshirted in 2006 as a transfer.

2007 • Played in 10 games with six starts ... 38 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 FF. • Tied for the team lead in tackles among defensive linemen ... had five or more tackles in a game three times, including a season-high eight tackles vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3) ... also forced a fumble against Arkansas Tech ... had two tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, vs. Southwest Baptist in his Harding debut.

Previous School • Transferred to Harding from Jacksonville State in Jacksonville, Ala. … played in three games as a freshman, recording 3 tackles. • Started for three seasons at nose guard at Milton (Fla.) High School ... played in the Gulf Coast All-Star Game.

Personal • Born: Feb. 22, 1987 in Manhattan, N.Y. … Major: Information Technology … Parents: Andrew Smith and Ginette Jackson … has one sister.

• Tackles -10 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • TFL - 1.0 (three times), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Sacks - 1.0 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)

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RETURNING BISONS • Earned his first letter as a starter on the defensive line as a true freshman ... 29 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/6 13 25 38

TFL 3.0-4

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0

FF 1

Career Highs

• Tackles - 8 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • TFL - 1.5 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07)

LINEBACKER

CALEB JAMISON • SO Hometown: Nashville, Ark. Previous school: Nashville High School Height: 5-11 Weight: 215 Jersey No.: 39

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 4/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Redshirted in 2006.

2007 • Played in four games as a reserve linebacker ... one tackle vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3).

Previous School • Started two seasons at outside linebacker for Nashville (Ark.) High School under coach Billy Dawson … two-time all-conference … helped lead Nashville to a 27-2 record in his junior and senior seasons and a 3A state championship in 2005.

2007 • Played in eight games with six starts ... 29 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF. • Led the team with 7.5 tackles for loss despite missing the first two games with NCAA Clearinghouse delays ... had at least 0.5 TFL in seven of the eight games he played ... had 1.5 TFL at Henderson State (10/27) and vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10). • Had a season-high five tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist ... forced a fumble vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3).

Previous School • Started two seasons as a defensive end under coach David Aymond at North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas ... two-time all-state ... helped lead the team to a 34-3 record during his three seasons.

Personal • Born: Nov. 27, 1988 in Monroe, La. ... Major: Information Technology ... Parents: Floyd Hassen and Demetria Jones ... has three brothers and two sisters.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 8/6 17 12 29 7.5-23

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 1.5-4 0 0 0

Career Highs

• Tackles -5 vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) • TFL - 1.5 (twice), last vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) • Sacks - 1.0 vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07)

Personal

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

• Born: March 14, 1988 in Texarkana, Ark. … Major: Accounting … Parents: James and Bernice Jamison … has two sisters.

JAMES KEE • RsFR Hometown: Searcy, Ark. Previous school: Harding Academy Height: 6-2 Weight: 265

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LUKE JOHNS • SO Hometown: Edmond, Okla. Previous school: Oklahoma Christian High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Jersey No.: 84

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 4/0 ... Bison debut: at Missouri Southern (9/8/07). • Redshirted in 2006.

Awards • 2007 GSC Academic Honor Roll

2007

• Played in four games, mostly on special teams. • Had one kickoff return for no yards vs. North Alabama (9/13).

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started four seasons as a nose guard and offensive tackle under coach Tommy Shoemaker at Harding Academy in Searcy, Ark. ... three-time all-conference ... twotime all-state ... two-time conference outstanding lineman ... helped lead Harding Academy to a 37-6 record in his time at Harding Academy. • Also lettered in track and basketball.

Personal • Born: July 29, 1988 in Houston, Texas ... Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ... Parents: Donald and Carolyn Kee ... has one brother and one sister. DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

KEENAN KITCHEN • SR

Previous School • Started three seasons as a wide receiver and defensive back for coach Todd Barnes at Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Okla. … two-time all-conference and allstate as a senior … also played basketball and baseball and ran track.

Hometown: Niagara Falls, N.Y. Previous school: Minnesota West Community College Height: 6-0 Weight: 300 Jersey No.: 75

Personal

• Born: August 16, 1987 in Paris, Texas … Major: Broadcast Journalism … Parents: Randy and Loree Johns … has one brother. DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

MARCUS JONES • SO Hometown: Houston Previous school: North Shore Senior High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 240 Jersey No.: 49

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 8/6 ... Bison debut: vs. North Alabama (9/13/07) ... First Career Start: at West Alabama (9/29/07).

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Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/7 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Earned his first letter as a starting nose guard and defensive tackle ... 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 FF. • Transferred to Harding from Minnesota West Community and Technical College in January, 2007.

2007 • Played in all 10 games with seven starts ... 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 FF. • Tied for the team lead among defensive linemen with 38 tackles ... recorded at least two tackles in each of the last nine games ... had a season-high seven tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10).

RETURNING BISONS DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

• Recorded a sack vs. West Georgia (10/4) and a forced fumble at UAM (9/22).

JOSEPH MAHAFFEY • JR

Previous Schools • Recorded 49 tackles, including 10.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, as a sophomore at Minnesota West ... also had three forced fumbles. • Prepped at Wheatfield High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Hometown: Webb City, Mo. Previous school: Webb City High School Height: 5-10 Weight: 260 Jersey No.: 79

Personal • Born: Sept. 20, 1984 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. … Major: Management … son of Janice Lowery … has five brothers.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 10/7 10 28 38 3.5-15

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 5/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • GSC Academic Honor Roll (2006). • Redshirted in 2005.

CAREER NUMBERS Sacks Int. BrUp FR 2.0-10 0 1 0

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Career Highs

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll

2007

• Tackles - 7 vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) • TFL - 1.0 (three times), last vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) • Sacks - 1.0 vs. West Georgia (10/4/07)

• Played in four games as a reserve defensive lineman ... 4 tackles. • Had three of his four tackles in a backup role vs. North Alabama (9/13) ... made a tackle and broke up a pass at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22).

2006

RUNNING BACK

• Made his collegiate debut as a reserve lineman at Southwest Baptist.

TEDDY LUKE • JR

Previous School

Hometown: Dallas Previous school: Bishop Lynch High School Height: 5-7 Weight: 205 Jersey No.: 10

• Started one season as a defensive tackle and offensive guard at Webb City High School … earned all-conference as a senior … named Defensive Player of the Game in the Missouri 4A State Championship Game as a senior … Webb City was 31-6 in his three years on the team … coached by John Roderique … also on the wrestling team.

Personal

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 18/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Has earned two letters as a reserve tailback. • Redshirted in 2005.

Awards

• Born: Sept. 19, 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah … Major: Exercise Science … Parents: Steve and Virginia Mahaffey ... has two brothers.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

• 2007 Academic Honor Roll • 2006 Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Played in all 10 games, mostly as a member of special teams ... 10 carries, 2 yards; 8 kickoff returns for 137 yards (17.1 avg.). • Eight of his 10 carries came against West Georgia (10/4). • Had two kickoff returns for a season-high 45 yards at West Alabama (9/29) ... returned three kicks for 44 yards vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3).

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 1/0 0 0 0 4/0 1 3 4 5/0 1 3 4

TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 0-0 0 1 0

FF 0 0 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 3 vs. North Alabama (9/13/07)

2006 • Played eight games as a reserve tailback ... 8 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD. • Scored his first touchdown on a 26-yard run in the fourth quarter at West Georgia (10/7). • Returned four kickoffs for 78 yards.

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BRIAN MAUPIN • RsFR Hometown: Little Rock, Ark. Previous school: Joe T. Robinson High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 205

Previous School • Started four years as a running back at Bishop Lynch Catholic High School in Dallas, Texas … rushed for 1500 yards and 20 touchdowns … returned two kickoffs for touchdowns … four-time all-district … three-time All-State … helped lead Bishop Lynch to Texas 6A State Championships in both his sophomore and junior seasons … Bishop Lynch was 33-6 in his three seasons … coached by Paul Manutire.

• Born: April 27, 1987 in Baltimore, Md. … Major: Pre-Med/Nursing … Parents: Angelo and Lucy Luke ... has two brothers.

CAREER NUMBERS RUSHING STATISTICS

Year GP/GS Car. Yds. Avg. Yrd/G TD Long 2006 8/0 8 51 6.4 6.4 1 26 2007 10/0 10 2 0.2 0.2 0 2 Totals 18/0 18 53 2.9 2.9 1 26

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Personal

KR 4 8 12

Yds. 78 137 215

TD Long 0 24 0 27 0 27

Previous School • Started two seasons as a linebacker and fullback under Todd Eskola at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock, Ark. ... all-conference and all-state as a senior ... team MVP as a senior. • Also lettered as a sprinter in track.

Personal • Born: Aug. 11, 1988 in Elgin, Ill. ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parents: Rick and Susie Maupin ... has three brothers and one sister.

Career Highs

• Rushes - 8 vs. West Georgia (10/4/07) • Rushing Yards - 43 at West Georgia (10/7/06) • Rushing TDs - 1 at West Georgia (10/7/06) • Kickoff returns - 3 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Kickoff return yards - 45 at West Alabama (9/29/07)

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Personal

J. McCOY • SR

• Born: Nov. 15, 1984 in Waycross, Ga. ... Major: Sports Management ... son of Dorothy McGahee ... has three sisters.

Hometown: Abilene, Texas Previous school: Abilene High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 205 Jersey No.: 43

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 20/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Has earned two letters as Harding’s deep snapper and reserve linebacker ... 21 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 FF; 7 tackles on special teams.

Awards

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/0 13 1 14

TFL 0-0

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 1 0

FF 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 4 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/06) • Kickoff Returns - 3 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/06) • Kickoff Return Yards - 53 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/06)

• 2007 Academic Honor Roll

2007

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

• Played in all 10 games as Harding’s deep snapper and reserve linebacker ... 18 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 FF; four special-teams tackles. • Recorded a season-high six tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss vs. North Alabama (9/13) ... notched four tackles and a forced fumble against West Georgia (10/4). • Harding had no punts blocked with McCoy deep-snapping.

CHRIS MONTAGUE • RsFR Hometown: Oakland, Tenn. Previous school: Fayette Academy Height: 6-4 Weight: 260

2006 • Played in all 10 games as Harding’s long snapper ... had three special-teams tackles. • One of only four true freshman on the Bisons’ active roster.

• Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started one season as an inside linebacker for coach Hank Dowell at Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas … one-time all-conference … 2nd-Team Academic All-State … also competed in track and field.

Personal • Born: May 20, 1987 in Abilene, Texas … Major: Exercise Science … Parents: James and Debbie McCoy … has three sisters.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 10/0 1 2 3 0-0 10/0 7 11 18 2.5-5 20/0 8 13 21 2.5-5

Career Highlights Previous School • Started three seasons at center under coach Wes Kennedy at Fayette Academy in Somerville, Tenn. ... two-time all-conference and all-state ... played in the state all-star game.

Personal • Born: Sept. 29, 1988 in Memphis, Tenn. ... Major: History ... Parents: Andrew and Michele Montague ... has two brothers and one sister. DEFENSIVE BACK

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0

MARCHEL MORNINGSTAR • SO

FF 0 1 1

Hometown: Zeeland, Mich. Previous school: Zeeland West High School Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Jersey No.: 46

Career Highs

• Tackles - 6 vs. North Alabama (9/13/07) • TFL - 2 vs. North Alabama (9/13/07)

DEFENSIVE BACK

BILLY McGAHEE • SO Hometown: Zephyrhills, Fla. Previous school: Webber International Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 Jersey No.: 15

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Earned his first letter as a reserve defensive back and special-teams player ... 14 tackles, 1 PBU; 1 punt return for 9 yards and 7 kickoff returns for 119 yards (17.0 avg.).

2007 • Played in all 10 games as a reserve cornerback and special-teams player ... 14 tackles, 1 PBU. • Had at least one tackle in nine of 10 games ... made a season-high four tackles at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22) ... had two tackles and broke up a pass vs. North Alabama (9/13). • Returned a punt for nine yards against West Georgia (10/4) ... returned three kickoffs for 53 yards vs. Southwest Baptist, both season highs.

Previous Schools • Transferred to Harding from Webber International in Bapson Park, Fla. ... redshirted in 2006 • Started for two seasons at cornerback under coach Rick Rodriguez at Largo (Fla.) High School.

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Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 8/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Earned his first letter by playing mostly on special teams ... 2 tackles. • Redshirted in 2006. • Moved from wide receiver to defensive back during spring practice in 2007.

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Played in eight games, mostly on special teams ... 2 tackles. • Recorded a special-teams tackle at Henderson State (10/27) and vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3).

Previous School • Started two seasons at running back and defensive end at Zeeland West High School in Zeeland, Mich. … also ran track.

Personal • Born: Jan. 18, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Mich. … Major: Athletic Training … Parents: Allen and Sharon Morningstar … has two brothers and one sister.

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AARON MORTON • JR

AUSTIN NICHOLS • RsFR

Hometown: Katy, Texas Previous school: Katy High School Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 Jersey No.: 37

Hometown: Royse City, Texas Previous school: Royse City High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 220

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 14/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Earned his first letter as a sophomore ... has played two seasons as a reserve linebacker and special-teams player ... 3 tackles. • Redshirted in 2005.

2007 • Played in all 10 games, almost exclusively on special teams ... 3 tackles. • All three tackles came on special teams against North Alabama (9/13).

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started two seasons at linebacker for coach Greg Strahm at Royse City (Texas) High School ... two-time all-conference ... all-state as a senior ... academic all-state ... led Royse City to a 12-1 record as a senior.

Personal • Born: March 29, 1989 in Webster, Texas ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Ned and Sherri Nichols ... has one brother.

2006 • Played in four games as a reserve linebacker. • Made three tackles, including two at Ouachita Baptist (11/11).

DEFENSIVE BACK

PATRICK NICKS • SR

Previous School • Started one season as a linebacker at Katy High School … coached by Gary Joseph … Katy compiled a 27-3 record his final two seasons and won the Texas 5A State Championship his junior year … also on the wrestling and track teams.

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev. Previous school: Eastern Arizona College Height: 5-11 Weight: 195

Personal • Born: Aug. 15, 1986 in Fredrick, Md. … Major: Exercise Science … Parents: Bruce and Sharon Morton ... has one brother and one sister.

Career Highlights

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 4/0 1 2 3 10/0 0 3 3 14/0 1 5 6

TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 3 vs. North Alabama (9/13/07)

DEFENSIVE BACK

DARREN NEWSON • SO Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas Previous school: Army Height: 5-11 Weight: 200

Career Highlights • Redshirted at Harding after transferring from Army.

Previous Schools • Transferred to Harding from the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. ... played in 10 games as a freshman at Army in 2005, recording 16 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery. • Started two seasons as a cornerback and wide receiver under coach Cody Vanderford at Flower Mound (Texas) High School ... two-time all-conference ... team captain. • Also lettered for the Flower Mound track team.

Personal • Born: July 6, 1986 in Senatobia, Miss. ... Major: Management ... Parents: Sterling and Brenda Ford ... has one brother and one sister.

• Career Games/Starts: 9/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Debuted for the Bisons in 2006 as a reserve cornerback ... 18 tackles, 3 PBU, 1 FF. • Redshirted in 2007.

2006 • Played in nine games as a reserve cornerback and special-teams member. • Recorded 18 tackles, 3 PBU, 1 FF ... season-high five tackles vs. Henderson State (10/28).

Previous Schools • Transferred to Harding from Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Ariz. • Started three seasons as a running back and defensive back under coach John Denardin at Silverado High School in Las Vegas, Nev.

Personal • Born: Sept. 7, 1984 in Monterey, Calif. ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parents: Tony Nicks and Deborah Washington.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2006

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 9/0 12 6 18

TFL 0-0

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 3 0

FF 1

Career Highs

• Tackles - 5 vs. Henderson State (10/26/06) • PBU - 2 vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9/23/06)

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TYLER O’QUIN • RsFR Hometown: Wylie, Texas Previous school: Wylie High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 195

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started three seasons at wide receiver under coach Bill Howard at Wylie (Texas) High School ... three-time all-conference ... two-time team offensive most-valuable

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Personal • Born: June 1, 1988 in Wylie, Texas ... Major: Undeclared ... Parents: Terry and Kathy O’Quin ... has two brothers. DEEP SNAPPER

DARBY PALMER • RsFR Hometown: Jonesboro, Ark. Previous school: Valley View High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 230

Career Highlights

2007 • Started all 10 games at left tackle.

2006 • Started all 10 games at right tackle ... played 631 of Harding’s 634 plays from scrimmage (99 percent) ... was Harding’s top lineman vs. Henderson State.

2005 • Played in all 11 games on the offensive line ... started the season’s final nine games at left tackle.

Previous School • Lettered three seasons on the offensive and defensive lines at Greater Atlanta Christian in Atlanta, Ga. ... coached by Jimmy Chupp.

Personal • Born: Dec. 29, 1984 in Atlanta, Ga. ... Major: Professional Sales ... Parents: Thomas and Pris Parsons ... has two brothers and one sister.

• Redshirted in 2007.

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Previous School

DANIEL PHIPPS • SR

• Started one season as a lineman and deep snapper for coach Randy Coleman at Valley View High School in Jonesboro, Ark. ... named the team’s offensive lineman of the year as a senior. • Also lettered on the Valley View basketball and track teams.

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Previous school: Harding Academy Height: 5-11 Weight: 175 Jersey No.: 11

Personal • Born: July 1, 1989 in Paragould, Ark. ... Major: Undeclared ... Parents: George and Jerris Palmer ... has one sister. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

BRAD PARKER • JR Hometown: Milton, Fla. Previous school: Milton High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 260 Jersey No.: 55

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 15/10 ... Bison debut: at North Alabama (9/14/06) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • Has earned two letters on the Harding offensive line, the second as a starter. • Redshirted in 2005.

2007 • Started all 10 games at right guard.

2006 • Played in five games as a reserve offensive lineman.

Previous School

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 20/3 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Has earned two letters as a wide receiver and special-teams member ... 14 receptions, 151 yards, 2 TD; 3 blocked kicks. • Missed the entire 2006 season with a foot injury. • Redshirted in 2004.

2007 • Played in all 10 games at wide receiver and on special teams with three starts ... 14 receptions for 151 yards and 2 TD; 3 blocked kicks. • Had at least one reception in eight of the 10 games ... twice had a season-high three receptions--at Southern Arkansas (10/20) and vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3) ... had a season-high 52 receiving yards vs. Arkansas Tech. • Touchdown receptions came against West Georgia and at Henderson State. • Tied a Harding record with three blocked kicks ... blocked a punt at ArkansasMonticello (9/22) that led to a safety ... blocked a punt the next week against West Alabama that argueably turned around the Harding season ... blocked the punt with 11 seconds remaining in the first half, and Harding scored a touchdown on the next play and went on to win five of the last six games ... blocked an extra point vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3).

2006 • Missed the entire season with a foot injury.

• Started two seasons on the offensive and defensive lines at Milton High School … earned all-conference as a senior … team captain … a member of the Emerald Coast All-Star Football Team … coached by Mike McMillion … also on the track and weightlifting teams.

2005

Personal

• Lettered three seasons as a wide receiver and safety at Harding Academy in Memphis, Tenn. ... coached by current Bison assistant head coach Paul Simmons ... also played baseball and ran track.

• Born: July 3, 1987 in Baltimore, Md. … Major: Criminal Justice … son of Ella Parker. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

WHEELER PARSONS • SR Hometown: Atlanta Previous school: Greater Atlanta Christian Height: 6-4 Weight: 280 Jersey No.: 67

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 31/29 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/27/05) ... First Career Start: at West Georgia (9/10/05). • Has earned three letters as a starter on the offensive line. • Redshirted in 2004

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll

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• Played 10 games on special teams and as a reserve receiver ... 2 tackles (1 on punt coverage, 1 on a fumble return).

Previous School

Personal • Born: March 19, 1986 in Texarkana, Texas ... Major: Criminal Justice ... Parents: Stan and Janelle Phipps ... has two sisters.

CAREER NUMBERS RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2005 2007 Career

Career Highs

GP/GS 10/0 10/3 20/3

Rec. 0 14 14

Yards 0 151 151

Avg. 0 10.8 10.8

Receptions - 3 (twice), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) Receiving Yards - 52 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) Receiving TD - 1 (twice), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)

TD 0 2 2

Long 0 30 30

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RASHAD RAYNER • SO

NEIL ROE • RsFR

Hometown: Jackson, Tenn. Previous school: Jackson Christian Height: 5-11 Weight: 180 Jersey No.: 19

Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. Previous school: Oak Park High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 180

Career Highlights

• Career Games/Starts: 10/7 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07). • Earned his first letter as a starting cornerback and special-teams player ... 35 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU.

Awards

• Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started two seasons as a safety and wide receiver under coach Keith Ross at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Mo. • Also lettered as a leftfielder for the Oak Park baseball team.

• 2007 Academic Honor Roll

Personal

2007 • Played in all 10 games with seven starts at cornerback ... 35 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU ... one of only two true freshmen on the Bison roster (Marcus Jones). • Had at least one tackle in all 10 games, including a season-high seven tackles at West Alabama (9/29) ... had three tackles and two pass break-ups vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30) ... both interceptions came against Arkansas Tech (11/3) and both resulted in Harding touchdowns.

• Born: July 19, 1988 in Kansas City, Mo. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Jerry and Leslie Roe ... has one brother. WIDE RECEIVER

ZAC ROSS • JR Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. Previous school: Oklahoma State Height: 5-8 Weight: 185 Jersey No.: 2

Previous School • Started four seasons as a defensive back, wide receiver and running back under coach Brian Stewart at Jackson (Tenn.) Christian School ... three-time all-conference and two-time all-state ... led Jackson Christian to a 12-3 record and a Tennessee Class 1A state championship, earning most valuable player honors. • Also lettered in basketball, soccer and track.

Personal • Born: Nov. 27, 1988 in Humbolt, Tenn. ... Major: Sports Management ... Parents: Roland and Pam Rayner.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/7 21 14 35

TFL 1.5-7

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 2-21 3 0

FF 0

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/2 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: vs. Southern Arkansas (10/20/07). • Ranks third at Harding in kickoff return average (25.81) ... ranks 10th in kickoff return yardage (826) ... ranks 12th in kickoff returns (32). • Earned his first letter as an all-purpose offensive performer ... 8 rushes, 48 yards, 1 TD; 1-for-2 passing, 24 yards; 49 receptions, 512 yards, 4 TD; 18 punt returns, 134 yards; 32 kickoff returns, 826 yards. • Transferred to Harding from Oklahoma State on Jan. 2, 2007.

Awards • 2007 Football Gazette 3rd Team All-Southeast Region (All-Purpose)

2007

Career Highs

• Career Games/Starts: 1/0 ... Bison debut: at Arkansas-Monticello (10/13/05). • Ineligible in 2007 ... not enrolled at Harding in 2006 ... played in one game as a reserve linebacker in 2005 ... redshirted in 2004.

• Played in all 10 games with two starts ... played several offensive positions and returned both kickoffs and punts ... 8 rushes, 48 yards, 1 TD; 1-for-2 passing, 24 yards; 49 receptions, 512 yards, 4 TD; 18 punt returns, 134 yards; 32 kickoff returns, 826 yards. • Compiled 1,520 all-purpose yards to rank third in the GSC and 22nd in NCAA II ... it was the fifth-most all-purpose yards in a Harding single season and the fourth-best all-purpose yards per game average (152.0) ... had more than 200 all-purpose yards in two games, including 268 yards at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22), the fifth-highest single-game total in school history. • Against West Alabama (9/29), rushed for a nine-yard touchdown, caught a 21-yard touchdown pass, and completed a 24-yard pass. • Ranked second on the team with 49 receptions, including a season-high 10 catches for 125 yards against Arkansas Tech (11/3) ... both tied for the most by a Harding receiver in 2007 ... ranked eighth in the GSC in receptions per game (4.90) ... had a season-best two touchdown receptions vs. Arkansas Tech. • Had 32 kickoff returns, the second-highest single-season total by a Harding player ... his 826 kickoff return yards broke the 27-year-old school record of Lafe Caton ... his kickoff return average of 25.81 yards ranked seventh in HU history, was fourth in the GSC and 36th in NCAA II ... set a Harding record with 199 kickoff return yards against Arkansas-Monticello, earning GSC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. • Returned 18 punts for 134 yards ... ranked seventh in the GSC and 66th in NCAA II with a 7.4-yard average.

2005

Previous Schools

• Tackles - 7 at West Alabama (9/29/07) • TFL - 1.0 at West Alabama (9/29/07) • Interceptions - 2 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • PBU - 2 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/31/07)

DEFENSIVE BACK

DeSHAWN ROBINSON • SR Hometown: North Little Rock, Ark. Previous school: Sylvan Hills High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 175

Career Highlights

• Saw his first action at linebacker at Arkansas-Monticello.

Previous School • Lettered two seasons at linebacker and safety at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Ark. ... all-conference as a senior ... coached by Ron Sebastien.

Personal • Born: Oct. 21, 1985 in Newport, Ark. ... Major: Marketing ... Parents: Larry and Shirley Robinson ... has two sisters.

• Redshirted at Oklahoma State in 2005 and was on the active roster in 2006. • Ross lettered in football, basketball and baseball his freshman and sophomore years at Fort Gibson (Okla.) High School ... he then transferred to Muskogee and led the Roughers to the first round of the Class 6A playoffs both his junior and senior seasons ... had 1,500 passing yards, 800 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior.

Personal • Born: Sept. 9, 1986 in Fayette, Mo. ... Major: Kinesiology (Minor: Health) ... Parents: David and Alice Ross ... has two brothers and one sister.

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CAREER NUMBERS RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS 10/2

RETURNING STATISTICS Year 2007

KR 32

CALEB SIMMONS • SO Rec. 49

Yards 512

Avg. 10.4

TD 4

Long 39

Yards 826

Avg. 25.8

PR 18

Yards 134

Avg. 7.4

Hometown: Winfield, Ala. Previous school: Southeastern Louisiana Height: 6-3 Weight: 310

Career Highlights • Transferred to Harding from Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond, La.

Career Highs

• Receptions - 10 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Receiving Yards - 125 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Receiving TDs - 2 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Kickoff Returns - 8 at. Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07) • Kickoff Return Yards - 199 at Arkansas-Monticeloo (9/22/07) • Punt Returns - 4 (twice), last at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) • Punt Return Yards - 36 at West Alabama (10/4/07)

Previous Schools • Played in three games in 2007 on the offensive line for Southeastern Louisiana, including contests against Tulane and Kansas. • Attended Winfield City High School where he earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior ... coached by Danny Adams ... in 2004, Simmons’ team set the single-season rushing record for all classes in Alabama and had the Alabama Class 3A Back of the Year ... also a member of the track team, won the state championship in the shot put as a senior.

LINEBACKER

Personal

BRADEN RUBEY • RsFR

• Born: Jan. 27, 1988 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. ... Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching ... Parents: James and Tracy Simmons ... has one sister.

Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas Previous school: Flower Mound High School Height: 5-9 Weight: 185

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

JIMMY SKAGGS • JR Hometown: Coppell, Texas Previous school: Coppell High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 280 Jersey No.: 71

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started two seasons as an outside linebacker under coach Cody Vanderford at Flower Mound (Texas) High School ... earned all-conference ... team captain. • Also on the track and powerlifting teams.

Personal • Born: April 18, 1988 in Lewisville, Texas ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Bill and Shelley Rubey. LINEBACKER

ALEX SCARBOROUGH • JR Hometown: Elyria, Ohio Previous school: Elyria High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Jersey No.: 38

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 1/0 ... Bison debut: vs. West Georgia (10/4/07). • On the roster but did not play in 2006. • Redshirted in 2005.

2007 • Made his Harding debut on the offensive line against West Georgia (10/4).

Previous School • Started one season at left guard at Coppell (Texas) HS ... earned academic all-district honors ... coached by Mike Fuller.

Personal • Born: July 17, 1987 in Oklahoma City, Okla. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Jim and Ronda Skaggs ... has one sister. WIDE RECEIVER

Career Highlights

KENDRIC SMITH • RsFR

• Career Games/Starts: 2/0 ... Bison debut: at Missouri Southern (9/8/07). • Debuted in 2007 as a special-teams player ... on the roster in 2006, but did not play. • Redshirted in 2005.

Hometown: Hughes, Ark. Previous school: Hughes High School Height: 5-8 Weight: 165

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll • 2006 Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Appeared in two games as a special-teams player.

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School

• Started two seasons as a linebacker at Elyria High School … all-conference and all-county as a senior … played in the county all-star game … coached by Mark Solis … also played baseball.

Personal

• Started for three seasons at running back and cornerback under coach James Wright at Hughes (Ark.) High School ... two-time all-conference ... all-state as a senior. • Appeared on ESPN and in Sports Illustrated after rushing for an Arkansas High School-record nine touchdowns in a game against East Poinsett County. • Also earned all-state honors as a point guard for the Hughes basketball team.

• Born: Jan. 19, 1987 in West Monroe, La. … Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching … Parents: Glenn and Nancy Scarborough ... has two brothers and one sister.

Personal • Born: Aug. 5, 1988 in West Memphis, Ark. ... Major: Math ... Parents: Benjamin Smith and Barbara Williams ... has one brother and two sisters.

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RETURNING BISONS LINEBACKER

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

SAM SMITH • RsFR

JOEY STALLINGS • RsFR

Hometown: Bloomington, Ill. Previous school: Normal Community High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 185

Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas Previous school: Dulles High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 245

Career Highlights

• Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started four seasons at linebacker under coach Hud Venerable at Normal (Ill.) Community High School ... two-time all-conference ... all-state as a senior ... led Normal Community to a 14-0 record and and Illinois class 6A state championship. • Also lettered as a third baseman for the Normal Community baseball team.

Previous School • Started one season on the offensive line under coach Jim Creech at Dulles High School in Missouri City, Texas.

Personal • Born: Dec. 5, 1988 in Sugar Land, Texas ... Major: Undeclared ... Parents: Robert and Heather Stallings ... has two sisters.

Personal • Born: Sept. 12, 1988 in Pensacola, Fla. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Mark and Bridget Smith ... has one brother and three sisters.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

GARRETT TAYLOR • RsFR

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

Hometown: Huntsville, Texas Previous school: Huntsville High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 300

MICHAEL SOLANO • SR Hometown: Dallas Previous school: University of Arkansas Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 Jersey No.: 7

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 19/15 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) ... First Career Start: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Earned his first letter as a tight end in 2006 and his second as a defensive end and rover in 2007 ... 31 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 PBU; 1 reception, 20 yards. • Transferred to Harding from the University of Arkansas.

2007 • Played in all 10 games with nine starts ... performed as both a defensive end and rover ... 31 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 PBU. • Led the team with 2.5 sacks ... had solo sacks at West Alabama (9/29) and at Southern Arkansas (10/20) ... second on the team with 7.0 TFL ... had 2.0 TFL at Missouri Southern (9/8) and at Southern Arkansas. • Had at least one tackle in each game, including a season-high seven tackles at Southern Arkansas.

Previous School • Started two seasons as an offensive lineman under coach Mitchell Coey at Huntsville (Texas) High School ... two-time all-conference ... honorable mention Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Personal • Born: Aug. 29, 1988 in Huntsville, Texas ... Major: Management ... Parents: Mark and Delanise Taylor ... has two brothers and one sister. DEFENSIVE BACK

LANDON TAYLOR • SR Hometown: Webb City, Mo. Previous school: Webb City High School Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Jersey No.: 20

2006 • Played in nine games, starting six at tight end. • Had his lone reception for 20 yards vs. Missouri Southern (9/9).

Career Highlights

• On the roster at Arkansas for the 2003 and 2004 seasons … saw action in one game in 2003 against Tulsa … did not play in 2005. • Started three seasons at defensive end and fullback at Dallas Christian in Mesquite, Texas … two-time all-conference and 2nd-Team All-State as a senior.

• Career Games/Starts: 21/0 ... Bison debut: at Arkansas-Monticello (9/13/05). • Played his first two seasons as a reserve running back and member of special teams ... as a junior, he earned his second letter as a reserve defensive back and special-teams standout ... 10 tackles, 1 FR. • Redshirted in 2004.

Personal

2007

Previous School

• Born: Sept. 9, 1984 in Garland, Texas … Major: Kinesiology … son of Norma Wilson … has one sister.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 9/6 0 0 0 0-0 10/9 16 15 31 7.0-32 19/15 16 15 31 7.0-32

Career Highs

• Played in all 10 games with most of his time coming on special teams ... 10 tackles. • Tied for the Harding team lead with seven special-teams tackles, all on kickoff returns. • Recovered a fumble vs. West Georgia (10/4).

2006 • Played in seven games as a reserve running back. Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0 2.5-22 0 2 0 2.5-22 0 2 0

• Tackles - 7 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) • TFL - 2.0 (twice), last at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) • Sacks - 1.0 (twice), last at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07)

FF 0 0 0

2005 • Played in four games as a reserve slot-back.

Previous School • Lettered three seasons as a running back and linebacker at Webb City High School in Webb City, Mo. ... two-time all-conference ... played in the Missouri High School AllStar Game ... coached by John Roderique ... won a Missouri 4A State Championship as a sophomore ... rushed for 580 yards on 101 carries and 6 TD as a senior.

Personal • Born: July 16, 1985 in Webb City, Mo. ... Major: Professional Sales ... Parents: Kent and Julie Taylor ... has one brother.

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RETURNING BISONS 2007

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2005 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 4/0 0 0 0 7/0 0 0 0 10/0 6 4 10 21/0 6 4 10

TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 1 0-0 0 0 1

FF 0 0 0 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 3 vs. West Alabama (9/29/07)

• Played in all 10 games as a reserve linebacker and special-teams player ... 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 PBU ... third the team lead with six special-teams tackles, five on kickoff returns and one on punt returns. • Had at least one tackle in every game and collected a season-high seven tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10).

Previous School

• Started for two seasons as a linebacker for coach Randall Hugg at Daingerfield High School in Daingerfield, Texas … two-time all-conference … all-state senior year.

Personal

• Born: Nov. 2, 1987 in DeRidder, La. … Major: Management … Parents: Roddy and Mary Thomasson … has one brother and two sisters.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

TY TAYLOR • SR

CAREER NUMBERS

Hometown: Huntsville, Texas Previous school: Huntsville High School Height: 6-3 Weight: 245 Jersey No.: 53

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 10/0 16 18 34

TFL 3.0-4

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 1 0

FF 0

Career Highs

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 8/0 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06). • Earned his first letter as a junior defensive end ... played in three games as a sophomore and did not play as a redshirt freshman ... 6 tackles. • Redshirted in 2004.

• Tackles - 7 vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) • TFL - 1.0 (three times), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)

DEFENSIVE BACK

MORGAN TOLINE • JR

2007 • Played in five games as a reserve defensive end ... 4 tackles. • Three of his four tackles came at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22).

Hometown: Cookeville, Tenn. Previous school: Cookeville High School Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Jersey No.: 23

2006 • Played in three games as a reserve defensive end. • Had two assisted tackles at Southwest Baptist (8/31).

Career Highlights

Previous School • Lettered two seasons on the offensive and defensive lines at Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas ... all-conference as a senior ... played in the Texas High School Football All-Star Game ... coached by Mark Foreman.

• Career Games/Starts: 20/5 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) ... First Career Start: vs. Missouri Southern (9/9/06). • Has earned two letters as a reserve defensive back and special-teams player. • Redshirted in 2005.

Personal

Awards

• Born: Feb. 7, 1986 in Huntsville, Texas ... Major: English ... Parents: Mark and Delanise Taylor ... has two brothers and one sister ... married, wife’s name is Chelsea.

2007

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2005 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles 0/0 0 0 0 3/0 0 2 2 5/0 0 4 4 8/0 0 6 6

• 2007 Academic Honor Roll

TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 3 vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07)

• Played in all 10 games as a defensive back ... 28 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU. • Had at least one tackle in nine of 10 games ... set a career high with seven tackles (including a TFL) vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30) ... his first career interception (returned for 24 yards) came against Arkansas-Monticello (9/22).

2006 • Played in all 10 games, starting two as a defensive back ... often served as Harding’s fifth defensive back in its nickel package ... 21 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 PBU ... had at least one tackle in every game. • Six of his tackles came on special teams (3 KR, 3 PR) ... tied for second on the team with three tackles on punt returns.

Previous School LINEBACKER

JASON THOMASSON • SO Hometown: Daingerfield, Texas Previous school: Daingerfield High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Jersey No.: 44

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Earned his first letter as a reserve linebacker and special-teams player ... 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 PBU; 6 special-teams tackles. • Redshirted in 2006.

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll

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• Started three seasons at Cookeville High School … three-time all-area.

Personal • Born: Feb. 13, 1986 in Griffin, Ga. … Major: Professional Sales … Parents: Robert and Pam Toline ... has two brothers.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 10/2 15 6 21 1.5-7 10/3 18 10 28 1.0-3 20/5 33 16 49 2.5-10

Career Highs

Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-0 1-24 2 0 0-0 1-24 3 0

• Tackles - 7 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • TFL - 1.0 (twice), last vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • Interceptions - 1 at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07)

FF 0 0 0

RETURNING BISONS LINEBACKER

QUARTERBACK

JEREMY TOWNSEND • JR

ZACH TRIBBLE • SO

Hometown: Schaumberg, Ill. Previous school: Schaumberg High School Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Jersey No.: 42

Hometown: Searcy, Ark. Previous school: Harding Academy Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Jersey No.: 8

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 20/4 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Has earned two letters as a linebacker ... 54 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FR. • GSC Academic Honor Roll (2006). • Redshirted in 2005.

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 5/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30). • Earned his first letter as a reserve quarterback and punter ... 1-for-1 passing; 6 punts, 29.0 avg. • Redshirted in 2006.

2007

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll

2007 • Played in all 10 games at linebacker with four starts ... 43 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 PBU. • Had at least one tackle in every game and had a career-high eight tackles vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3) ... had 15 tackles in the final two games. • Notched his first career sack at Southern Arkansas (10/20).

2006 • Played in all 10 games as a reserve linebacker and special-teams member. • Collected 11 tackles and a fumble recovery ... had two tackles on kickoff returns. • Had a season-high four tackles at Southwest Baptist in his Harding debut ... recovered a fumble at West Georgia.

• Played in five games as a reserve quarterback and punter ... 1-for-1 passing; 6 punts, 29.0 avg. • Completed his first collegiate pass against Henderson State (10/27). • Punted twice at Missouri Southern (9/8) with a 39.0-yard average and a long of 44 yards ... punted twice vs. West Georgia (10/4) with both punts landing inside the 20.

Previous School • Started three seasons at quarterback for coach Tommy Shoemaker at Harding Academy in Searcy, Ark. … earned all-conference honors three times and all-state accolades once … was chosen as the Hootens 2A Player of the Year as well as the Little Rock Touchdown Club Player of the Year (2A).

Personal • Born: May 11, 1987 in Searcy, Ark. … Major: Kinesiology … Parents: Randy and Tina Tribble … has two brothers.

Previous School

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

• Started two seasons as an offensive guard and defensive tackle at Schaumberg High School … earned all-conference … team captain … also on the track team … coached by Tom Cerasani.

JEFF WALKER • JR Hometown: Ft. Gibson, Okla. Previous school: Ft. Gibson High School Height: 6-5 Weight: 300 Jersey No.: 72

Personal • Born: June 9, 1987 in Normal, Ill. … Major: Exercise Science … Parents: Jim and Karen Townsend ... one brother and two sisters.

CAREER NUMBERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Year 2006 2007 Career

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 10/0 5 6 11 0-0 10/4 17 25 42 4.0-14 20/4 22 31 53 4.0-14

Career Highlights Sacks Int. BrUp FR 0-0 0 0 1 1.0-5 0 1 0 1.0-5 0 1 1

FF 0 0 0

Career Highs

• Tackles - 8 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • TFL - 1.0 (three times), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Sacks - 1.0 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) DEFENSIVE BACK

LUKE TRIBBLE • RsFR Hometown: Searcy, Ark. Previous school: Harding Academy Height: 6-0 Weight: 180

Career Highlights • Redshirted in 2007.

Previous School • Started three seasons as a quarterback, free safety and wide receiver for coach Tommy Shoemaker at Harding Academy ... two-time all-conference ... all-state as a senior ... White County Offensive Player of the Year ... Hooten’s Arkansas Football Class 3A Offensive Player of the Year finalist ... played in the Arkansas High School All-Star Game ... helped lead Harding Academy to a 35-4 record in three seasons. • Also lettered in basketball (earned all-conference as a point guard) and baseball.

• Career Games/Starts: 20/2 ... Bison debut: at Southwest Baptist (8/31/06) ... First Career Start: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Has earned two letters as an offensive lineman.

Awards • 2007 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District • 2007 Academic All-GSC

2007 • Played in all 10 games with two starts ... most of his action came at tackle.

2006 • Played in all 10 games as a reserve offensive lineman ... served on the extra-point and field-goal teams.

Previous School • Transferred to Harding from Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Okla., where he redshirted in 2005 … started three seasons as an offensive tackle at Ft. Gibson (Okla.) High School … coached by Jeff Taylor … earned all-state honors as a senior … two-time all-area honoree … Male Regional Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2005 … also played basketball.

Personal • Born: July 21, 1986 in Tahlequah, Okla. … Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching … Parents: Jerry and Vicki Walker … has two brothers and one sister.

Personal • Born: Feb. 7, 1989 in Searcy, Ark. ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parents: Randy and Tina Tribble ... has two brothers.

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RUNNING BACK

NATE WARE • JR

ALAN WEBSTER • SR

Hometown: Bedford, Texas Previous school: Lawrence D. Bell High School Height: 6-3 Weight: 230 Jersey No.: 81

Hometown: San Jose, Calif. Previous school: Foothill College Height: 6-0 Weight: 250 Jersey No.: 17

Career Highlights

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 15/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9/23/06). • Has earned two letters as a tight end and slot receiver ... 2 receptions, 11 yards. • Redshirted in 2005.

2007 • Played in eight games as a reserve tight end and slot receiver.

• Career Games/Starts: 10/7 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: vs. North Alabama (9/13/07). • Earned his first letter as a starting running back ... 93 rushes, 596 yards, 3 TD; 39 receptions, 396 yards, 5 TD. • Redshirted in 2006.

2007

2006 • Played in the season’s final seven games as a reserve tight end ... had two receptions for 11 yards.

Previous School • Started two seasons as a tight end at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas … two-time all-district … all-area as a senior … coached by Ross Dodson … also played basketball.

Personal • Born: Jan. 12, 1987 in Portland, Ore. … Major: Marketing … Parents: Greg Ware and Jeri Munro ... has seven brothers and one sister. WIDE RECEIVER

JORDAN WATSON • SO

• Played in all 10 games with seven starts at running back ... 93 rushes, 596 yards, 3 TD; 39 receptions, 396 yards, 5 TD ... ranked sixth in the GSC in rushing (59.6). • Led the team in carries, rushing yards, and rushing average (6.4) ... set season highs with 16 carries for 121 yards at Southern Arkansas (10/20). • Scored rushing touchdowns vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30), at West Alabama (9/29), and vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10). • Third on the team with 39 receptions ... had at least two receptions in each game ... had season-high seven receptions at Henderson State (10/27) and vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3) ... season-high 71 receiving yards vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30) ... had two touchdown receptions vs. Arkansas Tech.

Previous School • Transferred from Foothill College in Los Altos, Calif. … played at running back at W.C. Overfelt High School in San Jose, Calif.

Personal • Born: June 24, 1985 in San Jose, Calif. … Major: Kinesiology … Parents: Rickey and Karen Webster … has one brother and one sister.

Hometown: Pensacola, Fla. Previous school: Tate High School Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Jersey No.: 6

CAREER NUMBERS RUSHING STATISTICS

Career Highlights • Career Games/Starts: 10/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07). • Earned his first letter as a reserve wide receiver ... 32 receptions, 414 yards, 6 TD. • Redshirted in 2006.

2007 • Played in all 10 games as a wide receiver ... 32 receptions, 414 yards, 6 TD. • Had at least one reception in every game and three or more receptions in eight games ... made a season-high six receptions vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30). • Had more than 50 receiving yards in a game three times ... had a season-high 94 receiving yards on three receptions, including a 66-yard catch, the longest by a Bison in 2007, vs. West Georgia (10/4). • His six receiving touchdowns set a new Harding freshman record and tied for eighth in an HU single season ... had two touchdown catches vs. Southwest Baptist in his Bison debut.

Year 2007

GP/GS 10/7

Car. 93

Yds. 596

RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS 10/7

Rec. 39

Avg. 6.4

Yards 396

Yrd/G 59.6

TD 3

Long 52

Avg. 10.2

TD 5

Long 35

Career Highs

• Rushes - 16 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) • Rusing Yardings - 121 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) • Rushing TD - 1 (three times), last vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10/07) • Receptions - 7 (twice), last vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07) • Receiving Yards - 71 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) • Receiving TD - 2 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)

Previous School

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• Started two seasons as a wide receiver for coach Charlie Armstrong at Tate High School in Pensacola, Fla.

JEFF WOOD • RsFR Hometown: Bedford, Texas Previous school: Texas-San Antonio Height: 6-0 Weight: 200

Personal • Born: July 5, 1988 in Pensacola, Fla. … Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching … Parents: Scott and Kay Watson … has one brother.

CAREER NUMBERS RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2007

GP/GS 10/0

Career Highlights Rec. 32

Yards 414

Avg. 12.9

TD 6

Career Highs

Receptions - 6 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) Receiving Yards - 94 vs. West Georgia (9/4/07) Receiving TD - 2 vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07)

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• Transferred to Harding from Texas-San Antonio.

Previous School • Started three seasons at linebacker and fullback for head coach and former Harding quarterback Paul Mann at Ft. Worth Christian ... twice earned all-district.

Personal • Born: Oct. 13, 1988 in Austin, Texas ... Major: Mechanical Engineering ... Parents: J.C. and Cathy Wood ... has one brother.

RETURNING BISONS 2008 signees

DEFENSIVE BACK

SETH WOODASON • JR

Josh Aldridge

DL • 6-2 • 235 • Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Christian) As a three-year starter, Aldridge compiled over 300 tackles. As a senior, he led the team in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks, and earned Tennessee Class 2A All-State honors.

Hometown: Terra Haute, Ind. Previous school: North Vigo, High School Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Jersey No.: 27

Jaycob Baker

RB• 5-7 • 190 • Conway, Ark. (Conway Christian) Baker rushed for 1,967 yards and 36 touchdowns in earning NACA All-America and NACA Most Outstanding Player in the nation. He earned MVP of the AACS championship game.

Career Highlights

Kolby Boesen

DB • 6-0 • 185 • Pace, Fla. (Pace HS) As a senior, Boesen had 34 tackles, 24 pass-breakups and eight interceptions. He returned the interceptions for 150 yards and one touchdown.

• Career Games/Starts: 5/0 ... Bison debut: vs. Arkansas-Monticello (9/23/06). • Has played two seasons, mostly on special teams ... 3 tackles. • Redshirted in 2005.

Nathan Cope

DB • 5-11 • 190 • Warren, Ohio (Howland HS) As a senior, Cope recorded 51 tackles and three interceptions. He earned First-Team AllNortheast Ohio and First-Team All-Metro Athletic Conference honors.

Awards • 2007 Academic Honor Roll • 2006 Academic Honor Roll

Travis Davis

2007 • Played in four games, mostly on special teams ... 3 tackles. • Had a tackle vs. West Georgia (10/4), Southern Arkansas (10/20) and Arkansas Tech (11/3).

2006

Eddie Frazier

• Played on special teams against Arkansas-Monticello.

Previous School • Started two seasons as a defensive back and wide receiver at North High School in Terre Haute, Ind. … earned All-Wabash Valley All-Star … coached by Chris Barrett.

Personal • Born: Jan. 25, 1986 in Terre Haute, Ind. … Major: Sports Management … Parents: Rich and Amy Woodason ... has three brothers.

Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. Previous school: Geneva College Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Jersey No.: 33

LB • 5-11 • 200 • Texarkana, Ark. (Pleasant Grove HS) Henderson is an honorable mention All-State linebacker at Pleasant Grove High School. He led the team with 131 tackles and earned All-Northeast Texas honors.

Jeremy Holt

• Career Games/Starts: 10/6 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07). • Earned his first letter as a starting linebacker ... 69 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, 3 FR, 3 PBU.

2007 • Played in all 10 games with six starts ... 69 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, 3 FR, 3 PBU. • Led Harding and ranked tied for 14th in the GSC in tackles (6.9 per game) ... had a season-high 13 tackles vs. West Georgia (10/4) ... had nine tackles, including 1.5 sacks, at Southern Arkansas (10/20) ... also had 10 tackles vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/10). • Recovered fumbles in three consecutive games (9/22-10/4) ... three fumble recoveries ties for 10th on the Harding single-season list. • Tied for the Harding team lead with seven special-teams tackles, all on kickoff returns.

Previous Schools • Transferred to Harding from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. • Started three seasons as a running back and safety under coach Derek Wahlstrom at Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Ariz. ... three-time all-conference and twotime all-state ... played in the Arizona High School All-Star Game.

• Born: Sept. 14, 1986 in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Troy and Alicia Young ... has two brothers and one sister.

Thomas Limmer

WR • 6-4 • 215 • Rose Bud, Texas (Yoe HS) As a senior, Limmer made 35 receptions for 380 yards and five touchdowns. As a threeyear starter, Limmer made 71 receptions for 880 yards and eight touchdowns.

Trey Martin

QB • 5-10 • 175 • Elba, Ala. (Elba HS) Martin passed for 2,235 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior. Martin earned honorable mention Alabama Class 3A All-State honors, completing 138-of-234 passes.

Chaz Rogers

QB • 6-2 • 210 • Guntersville, Ala. (Guntersville HS) Rogers compiled 5,261 all-purpose yards and 72 touchdowns in two seasons as a starting quarterback. Rogers earned First-Team All-State honors and holds 12 school passing records.

Austin Smithey

LB • 6-3 • 190 • Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite HS) Smithey was a four-year varsity starter at linebacker for Mesquite High School. Academically, Smithey is a three-time Academic All-District and earned Academic All-State as a senior. DL • 6-1 • 255 • Cabot, Ark. (Cabot HS) Tarrant earned All-State and Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas honors as a senior at Cabot High School. He was named to the Arkansas High School All-Star Game.

Kris Wildman

LB • 6-1 • 210 • Warren, Ohio (Champion HS) Wildman had 86 tackles and a sack. He was First-Team All-County and First-Team AllConference as a running back and First-Team All-Northeast Ohio as a linebacker.

CAREER NUMBERS

Career Highs

RB • 5-9 • 185 • Nashville, Tenn. (David Lipscomb HS) Holt compiled 1,656 rushing yards on 159 carries and scored 23 touchdowns as a senior and was named to the 3A All-State team. During his career, Holt collected 3,037 total yards, including 2,955 rushing yards on 306 carries, 9.7 yards per carry.

L.J. Tarrant

Personal

• Tackles - 13 vs. West Georgia (10/4/07) • TFL - 1.5 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07) • Sacks - 1.5 at Southern Arkansas (10/20/07)

RB • 5-11 • 180 • Grapevine, Texas (Grapevine HS) As a senior, Gelles played in only two games for Grapevine High School before missing the the season to a meniscus injury. A year earlier, Gelles rushed for 1,365 yards on 179 carries, compiling 1,838 all-purpose yards, averaging 8.5 yards per touch.

Kennard Henderson

Career Highlights

GP/GS Solo Ast. Tackles TFL 10/6 31 38 69 3.5-14

Kale Gelles

LB • 5-10 • 195 • Goodlettsville, Tenn. (Goodpasture Christian) As a three-year starting linebacker at Goodpasture, Gillaspie collected a school-record 436 career tackles. As a senior, Gillaspie had 188 tackles, including 149 solos, the second-highest total in the state. He once had 29 tackles, 21 solo, in one game.

KYLE YOUNG • SO

Year 2007

DL • 6-4 •240 • West Fork, Ark. (West Fork HS) Frazier was honorable mention All-State as a defensive lineman at West Fork High School. He was also two-time All-Conference and two-time All-Northwest Arkansas by the NWA Times.

Aaron Gillaspie

DEFENSIVE BACK

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

DL • 5-11 • 260 • Greenwood, Ark. (Greenwood HS) As a senior, Davis collected 82 tackles (44 solo), 19.0 tackles for loss, 16.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries to earn Conference Lineman of the Year, Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas and Arkansas Activities Association All-Star honors.

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Ryan Williams

DB • 5-10 • 175 • Houston, Texas (North Shore Senior HS) Williams was named First-Team All-District 22-5A as a senior, leading the team with six interceptions and added 69.5 tackles and seven pass break-ups. Cole Wilson DB • 5-10 • 170 • Birdville, Texas (Birdville HS) Wilson is a two-time all-district honoree who played at Cameron Yoe as a junior and Birdville as a senior. He had 170 career tackles and five interceptions.

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Wilson is the official football of the Gulf South Conference

Schedule of all GSC Televised Games 09/11

West Alabama at Arkansas Tech

09/18

Southern Arkansas at West Alabama

09/25

Harding at North Alabama

10/02

Delta State at Valdosta State

10/09

West Georgia at Arkansas-Monticello

10/16

North Alabama at Delta State

10/23

Henderson State at Arkansas Tech

10/30

West Georgia at Valdosta State

11/06

Ouachita Baptist at Henderson State

Note: All games begin at 7 p.m. and will be shown on White County Cable.

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2008 ::: OPPONENTS August 30 • Joplin, Mo.

September 6 • Searcy

MISSOURI SOUTHERN

General Information

Name: Missouri Southern Location: Joplin, Mo. Founded: 1937 Enrollment: 5,740 Nickname: Lions Colors: Green and Gold Conference: MIAA Series: Tied 2-2 Stadium: Fred G. Hughes Stadium (7,000) President: Dr. Bruce W. Speck Athletics Director: Sallie Beard Head Coach: Bart Tatum (Austin College, 1981) Record at MSSU: 11-11 Overall: 11-11 2008 Record: 6-5 MIAA Record: 4-5 (6th) Starters Ret./Lost: 17/5 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 46/18

WEST ALABAMA

General Information

September 13 • Bolivar, Mo.

SOUTHWEST BAPTIST

General Information

Name: West Alabama Location: Livingston, Ala. Founded: 1835 Enrollment: 4,157 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Red and White Conference: GSC Series: HU leads 8-5 Stadium: Tiger Stadium (7,000) President: Dr. Richard Holland Athletics Director: E.J. Brophy Head Coach: Bobby Wallace (Mississsippi State, 1976) Record at UWA: 7-14 Overall: 108-121-1 2008 Record: 1-9 GSC Record: 0-8 (11th) Starters Ret./Lost: 12/10 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 31/39

Name: Southwest Baptist Location: Bolivar, Mo. Founded: 1878 Enrollment: 3,000 Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Purple and White Conference: Independent Series: HU leads 4-0 Stadium: Plaster Stadium (3,000) President: Dr. C. Pat Tyler Athletics Director: Brent Good Head Coach: Keith Allen (Oklahoma) Record at SBU: 0-0 Overall: 0-0 2008 Record: 0-10 MIAA Record: 0-9 (10th) Starters Ret./Lost: 16/6 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 34/19

Media Relations Office

Contact: Justin Maskus Office: 417.625.9359 Cell: 417.437.4513 e-mail: maskus-j@mssu.edu SID Fax: 417.625.9397 Press Box Phone: 417.659.4384 Web site: www.mssu.edu/athletics Overnight Address: 3950 E. Newman Road Joplin, MO 64801-1595

Contact: Kyle Lewis Office: 205.652.3596 Cell: 256.283.6441 e-mail: klewis@uwa.edu SID Fax: 205.652.3600 Web site: athletics.uwa.edu Overnight Address: UWA Station 5 Livingston, AL 35470

Contact: Mike Pitts Office: 417.328.1799 Cell: 256.762.0326 e-mail: mpitts@sbuniv.edu SID Fax: 417.328.1745 Press Box Phone: 417.328.1776 Web site: www.sbuniv.edu/athletics Overnight Address: 1600 University Ave. Meyer Wellness Center Bolivar, MO 65613

2008 Schedule

2008 Schedule A30 S4 S13 S20 S27 O4

Harding Haskell at Pitt State Neb.-Omaha at Emporia State Washburn

O11 O18 O25 N1 N8

at Fort Hays State Central Missouri Missouri Western at Truman State Northwest Missouri

September 20 • Searcy

DELTA STATE General Information

Name: Delta State Location: Cleveland, Miss. Founded: 1924 Enrollment: 4,392 Nickname: Statesmen Colors: Green and White Conference: GSC Series: DSU leads 8-0-1 Stadium: Parker Field at McCool Stadium (8,125) President: Dr. John M. Hilpert Athletics Director: Jeremy McClain Head Coach: Ron Roberts (Tennessee-Martin) Record at DSU: 10-2 Overall: 10-2 2007 Record: 10-2 GSC Record: 8-0 (1st) Starters Ret./Lost: 14/8 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 44/21

A30 S6 S11 S18 S27 O4

Belhaven at Harding at Arkansas Tech Southern Arkansas Valdosta State at Concordia

O11 O18 O25 N1 N8

at Delta State at Ark.-Monticello West Georgia at Ouachita Baptist North Alabama

2008 Schedule A28 S6 S13 S20 S27 O4

at SE Missouri State at NW Missouri State Harding Bethany at Kentucky-Wesleyan Central Oklahoma

O11 Grand View O18 at Northeastern St. O25 Ouachita Baptist N1 St. Joseph’s N8 at Missouri S&T

September 25 • Florence, Ala.

October 4 • Searcy

NORTH ALABAMA

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS

General Information

Name: North Alabama Location: Florence, Ala. Founded: 1830 Enrollment: 7,300 Nickname: Lions Colors: Purple and Gold Conference: GSC Series: Tied 4-4 Stadium: Braly Municipal Stadium (14,215) President: Dr. William Cale Athletics Director: Mark Linder Head Coach: Mark Hudspeth (Delta State, 1992) Record at UNA: 54-19 Overall: 54-19 2008 Record: 10-2 GSC Record: 7-1 (t-2nd) Starters Ret./Lost: 12/10 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 49/25

Name: Southern Arkansas Location: Magnolia, Ark. Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 3,000 Nickname: Muleriders Colors: Blue and gold Conference: GSC Series: SAU leads 25-18-1 Stadium: Wilkins Stadium (6,000) President: Dr. David F. Franklin Athletics Director: Jay Adcox Head Coach: Steve Quinn (Ouachita Baptist, 1985) Record at SAU: 37-39 Overall: 37-39 2008 Record: 3-7 GSC Record: 2-6 (t-8th) Starters Ret./Lost: 12/10 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 38/19

Media Relations Office

Contact: Matt Jones Office: 662.846.4284 Cell: 662.719.9160 e-mail: mjones@deltastate.edu SID Fax: 662.846.4297 Press Box Phone: 662.846.4290 Web site: gostatesmen.com Overnight Address: DSU Athletic Media Relations DSU Box A3 Cleveland, MS 38733

Contact: Jeff Hodges Office: 256.765.4595 Cell: 256.762.0326 e-mail: sportsinformation@una.edu SID Fax: 256.765.4659 Press Box Phone: 256.765.465 Web site: www.roarlions.com Overnight Address: UNA – Athletic Drive Flowers Hall Annex 221 Florence, AL 35632-0001

Contact: Houston Taylor Office: 870.235.4104 Cell: 870.949.0119 e-mail: sausid@saumag.edu SID Fax: 870.901.7219 Press Box Phone: 870.235.4117 Web site: www.saumag.edu/athletics Overnight Address: 100 E. University Street Magnolia, AR 71753-5000

2008 Schedule

S6 S13 S20 S27 O2

at McNeese State Ark.-Monticello at Harding Ouachita Baptist at Valdosta

O11 O16 O25 N1 N8

West Alabama North Alabama at Southern Arkansas Arkansas Tech West Georgia

A28 S6 S13 S20 S25 O4

Southern Arkansas at Carson-Newman Henderson State at West Georgia Harding at Arkansas Tech

2008 Schedule O9 O16 O25 N1 N8

at North Greenville at Delta State Valdosta State Ark.-Monticello West Alabama

A28 S6 S13 S18 S27

at North Alabama at Truman State Valdosta State at West Alabama Henderson State

O4 O11 O18 O25 N8

at Harding Arkansas Tech at Ouachita Baptist Delta State at Ark.-Monticello

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2008 ::: OPPONENTS October 11 • Searcy

OUACHITA BAPTIST

General Information

Name: Ouachita Baptist Location: Arkadelphia, Ark. Founded: 1886 Enrollment: 1,600 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Purple and Gold Conference: GSC Series: HU leads 27-18-4 Stadium: A.U. Williams Field (5,600) President: Dr. Rex Horne Athletics Director: David Sharp Head Coach: Todd Knight (Ouachita Baptist, 1986) Record at OBU: 28-61 Overall: 56-93-2 2007 Record: 4-6 GSC Record: 2-6 (t-8th) Starters Ret./Lost: 12/10 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 34/12

October 18 • Valdosta, Ga.

October 25 • Searcy

VALDOSTA STATE

ARK.-MONTICELLO

General Information

Name: Valdosta State Location: Valdosta, Ga. Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 11,200 Nickname: Blazers Colors: Red and Black Conference: GSC Series: VSU leads 3-1 Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stadium (10,500) President: Dr. Ronald M. Zaccari Athletics Director: Herb Reinhard Head Coach: David Dean (Georgia State, 1986) Record at VSU: 13-1 Overall: 13-1 2008 Record: 13-1 GSC Record: 7-1 (t-2nd) Starters Ret./Lost: 10/12 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 43/21

General Information

Name: Arkansas-Monticello Location: Monticello, Ark. Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 3,200 Nickname: Boll Weevils Colors: Green and White Conference: GSC Series: Tied 22-22 Stadium: Convoy Leslie “Cotton Boll” Stadium (3,500) Chancellor: Jack Lassiter Athletics Director: Alvy Early Head Coach: Gwaine Mathews (Delta State, 1988) Record at UAM: 6-27 Overall: 6-27 2007 Record: 4-7 GSC Record: 3-5 (t-6th) Starters Ret./Lost: 15/7 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 45/24

Media Relations Office

Contact: Brian Howard Office: 870.245.5186 Cell: 404.695.0556 e-mail: howardb@obu.edu SID Fax: 870.245.5084 Press Box Phone: 870.245.5306 Web site: www.obutigers.com Overnight Address: OBU Box 3650 410 Ouachita Street Arkadelphia, AR 71998

Contact: Shawn Reed Office: 229.333.5903 Cell: 229.563.2505 e-mail: msreed@valdosta.edu SID Fax: 229.333.5972 Web site: www.vstateblazers.com Overnight Address: Athletic Department Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698

Contact: Brian Ramsey Office: 870.460.1574 Cell: 870.577.0184 e-mail: ramsey@uamont.edu SID Fax: 870.470.1174 Press Box Phone: 870.460.1068 Web site: www.uamsports.com Overnight Address: 119 Service Street Jeter Hall Honors Court Monticello, AR 71656

2008 Schedule

A23 A30 S13 S20 S27

Media Relations Office

S6 S13 S20 S27 O4

Fort Lewis West Georgia at Valdosta State at Delta State Ark.-Monticello

O11 O18 O25 N1 N6

at Harding Southern Arkansas at Southwest Baptist West Alabama at Henderson State

2008 Schedule Fort Valley State at Newberry at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at West Alabama

O2 O11 O18 O25 O30

Delta State at Henderson State Harding at North Alabama West Georgia

November 1 • Arkadelphia, Ark.

November 8 • Russellville, Ark.

HENDERSON STATE

ARKANSAS TECH

General Information

Name: Henderson State Location: Arkadelphia, Ark. Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 3,500 Nickname: Reddies Colors: Red and Gray Conference: GSC Series: HSU leads 26-15-1 Stadium: Carpenter-Haygood Stadium (9,600) President: Dr. Charles Dunn Athletics Director: Sam Goodwin Head Coach: Scott Maxfield (Louisiana Tech, 1984) Record at HSU: 18-13 Overall: 47-25 2007 Record: 7-3 GSC Record: 6-2 (t-4th) Starters Ret./Lost: 13/9 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 46/29

Media Relations Office

General Information

Name: Arkansas Tech Location: Russellville, Ark. Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 7,480 Nickname: Wonder Boys Colors: Green and Gold Conference: GSC Series: ATU leads 28-18 Stadium: Thone Stadium/Buerkle Field (6,500) President: Dr. Robert C. Brown Athletics Director: Steve Mullins Head Coach: Steve Mullins (Ark.-Monticello, 1980) Record at ATU: 71-46 Overall: 71-46 2007 Record: 5-5 GSC Record: 3-5 (t-6th) Starters Ret./Lost: 15/7 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 45/24

Media Relations Office

Contact: Troy Mitchell Office: 827.230.5197 Cell: 827.464.7799 e-mail: mitchet@hsu.edu SID Fax: 827.230.5408 Press Box Phone: 870.230.5035 Web site: www.hsu.edu/athletics Overnight Address: Troy Mitchell HSU Box 7630 Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001

Contact: Ben Greenberg Office: 479.968.0645 Cell: 479.970.3919 e-mail: ben.greenberg@atu.edu SID Fax: 479.968.0337 Press Box Phone: 479.968.0243 Web site: athletics.atu.edu Overnight Address: Tucker Coliseum 1604 Coliseum Drive Russellville, AR 72801

2008 Schedule

A28 S6 S13 S20 S27

at Central Arkansas Ark.-Pine Bluff at North Alabama Ark.-Monticello at Southern Arkansas

O4 at West Georgia O11 Valdosta State O25 at Arkansas Tech N1 Harding N6 Ouachita Baptist

A28 S4 S11 S27 O4

Northeastern State at Central Missouri West Alabama at Ark.-Monticello North Alabama

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O11 at Southern Arkansas O18 at West Georgia O25 Henderson State N1 at Delta State N8 Harding

2008 Schedule A30 S4 S13 S20 S27 O4

at Ark.-Pine Bluff Missouri S&T at Delta State at Henderson State Arkansas Tech at Ouachita Baptist

O11 West Georgia O18 West Alabama O25 at Harding N1 at North Alabama N8 Southern Arkansas

IT FIGURES...

This football season marks the start of Harding’s ninth year in the Gulf South Conference. The Bisons and Ouachita Baptist joined in 2000.

Consecutive seasons Harding has finished with a winning record in GSC play. Harding was 5-3 in the GSC last year.

Division II National Champions on Harding’s schedule: Delta State (2000), North Alabama (1993, 94, 95), Valdosta State (2004, 07) and West Alabama (1971).

Defending national champion: Valdosta State. The Blazers defeated Northwest Missouri State 25-20 in the championship game.

Opponents on this year’s schedule Harding has played 40 or more times in school history: Southern Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist, ArkansasMonticello, Henderson State and Arkansas Tech. The Bisons are 101-119-6 against them.

Victories all-time against Ouachita Baptist, the most against any team. OBU and Harding have played each other every season since 1960.

2008 ::: RECORDS VS. OPPONENTS MISSOURI SOUTHERN (2-2) 2004 2005 2006 2007

Joplin............................. 32-27 Searcy............................ 45-27 Searcy............................ 27-30 Joplin............................. 28-40

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WEST ALABAMA (8-5) 1961 1962 1980 1981 1995 1996 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2006 2007

Livingston.................... 10-14 Searcy...............................17-7 Livingston.................... 14-47 Searcy...............................0-19 Livingston.................... 14-15 Searcy............................ 31-26 Searcy............................ 21-19 Livingston.................... 21-35 Searcy............................ 44-10 Searcy............................ 38-10 Livingston.................... 26-21 Searcy............................ 24-16 Livingston.................... 36-35

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SOUTHWEST BAPTIST (4-0) 2004 2005 2006 2007

Searcy............................ 17-10 Bolivar........................... 47-14 Bolivar........................... 42-30 Searcy............................ 43-40

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DELTA STATE (0-8-1) 1959 1993 1994 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Cleveland........................7-60 Cleveland........................6-20 Searcy............................ 24-24 Cleveland..................... 35-43 Searcy............................ 21-40 Searcy............................ 25-49 Cleveland..................... 21-38 Searcy............................ 14-48 Cleveland........................7-27

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NORTH ALABAMA (4-4) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Searcy............................ 37-36 Florence........................ 17-14 Florence........................ 45-38 Searcy...............................3-38 Searcy............................ 30-27 Florence...........................6-35 Florence........................ 14-41 Searcy............................ 17-58

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SOUTHERN ARKANSAS (18-25-1) 1925 1926 1930 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975

Magnolia.........................0-19 Morrillton........................0-21 Magnolia.........................0-19 Searcy............................ 14-42 Magnolia.........................0-13 Searcy............................ 27-25 Magnolia.........................20-7 Searcy...............................0-13 Magnolia.........................7-20 Searcy............................ 19-26 Magnolia...................... 35-13 Searcy...............................9-26 Magnolia...................... 14-36 Searcy............................ 20-14 Magnolia...................... 14-25 Searcy...............................7-34 Magnolia.........................14-9 Searcy...............................12-0 Magnolia.........................10-7 Searcy...............................3-23

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1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 2002 2003 2006 2007

Magnolia.........................0-24 Searcy...............................7-17 Searcy............................ 31-14 Magnolia...................... 15-12 Searcy...............................7-15 Magnolia...................... 10-14 Searcy................................. 6-7 Magnolia.........................0-31 Searcy............................ 21-21 Magnolia.........................3-17 Searcy............................ 10-14 Magnolia...................... 31-22 Searcy...............................34-6 Magnolia...................... 30-17 Searcy............................ 29-14 Magnolia...................... 16-24 Searcy...............................26-7 Searcy............................ 13-20 Magnolia...................... 24-14 Searcy............................ 20-34 Magnolia...................... 33-13 Searcy............................ 19-24 Searcy...............................17-6 Magnolia...................... 31-24

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OUACHITA BAPTIST (26-18-4) 1928 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Arkadelphia..................... 0-0 Arkadelphia..................... 0-0 Searcy............................ 15-14 Arkadelphia................ 30-19 Searcy...............................6-21 Arkadelphia...................0-13 Searcy............................ 13-13 Arkadelphia..................... 6-0 Searcy................................. 3-7 Arkadelphia...................7-34 Searcy............................ 24-19 Arkadelphia...................21-7 Searcy............................ 19-21 Arkadelphia................ 27-19 Searcy............................ 31-29 Arkadelphia...................0-10 Searcy...............................0-24 Arkadelphia...................17-0 Searcy............................ 29-15 Arkadelphia................ 14-28 Searcy...............................6-21 Arkadelphia................ 34-20 Searcy............................ 22-31 Arkadelphia...................3-14 Searcy............................ 13-13 Arkadelphia................ 24-28 Searcy............................ 14-21 Arkadelphia...................24-3 Searcy............................ 17-10 Arkadelphia................ 14-28 Searcy............................ 24-21 Arkadelphia...................7-24 Searcy............................ 24-21 Arkadelphia...................28-0 Arkadelphia...................25-7 Searcy............................ 34-14 Arkadelphia................ 16-13 Searcy............................ 50-21 Arkadelphia................ 31-28 Searcy............................ 18-16 Arkadelphia...................41-7 Searcy............................ 35-10 Arkadelphia................ 10-20 Searcy............................ 42-30 Arkadelphia................ 18-26 Arkadelphia................ 20-17 Searcy...............................24-7 Arkadelphia................ 20-34 Searcy............................ 38-36

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VALDOSTA STATE (1-3) 2000 2001 2004 2005

Searcy............................ 39-50 Valdosta........................ 17-51 Valdosta........................ 19-32 Searcy............................ 16-13

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ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO (21-22) 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Searcy...............................6-19 Monticello......................22-7 Searcy................................. 7-6 Monticello......................7-35 Searcy............................ 13-27 Monticello................... 14-10 Searcy...............................7-19 Monticello......................0-27 Searcy...............................0-13 Monticello......................22-7 Searcy............................ 27-13 Monticello................... 12-19 Monticello......................56-7 Searcy...............................33-7 Monticello......................14-3 Searcy............................ 25-15 Monticello......................16-8 Searcy................................. 6-9 Monticello......................22-6 Searcy...............................7-50 Monticello........................ 0-9 Searcy............................ 29-31 Monticello................... 27-21 Searcy...............................0-15 Monticello......................13-9 Searcy............................ 20-21 Monticello................... 17-23 Searcy............................ 21-35 Monticello......................0-27 Searcy...............................3-21 Searcy...............................10-9 Monticello................... 28-19 Searcy............................ 29-14 Monticello......................9-13 Searcy............................ 22-17 Monticello................... 19-32 Searcy............................ 48-14 Monticello................... 17-10 Searcy............................ 40-27 Monticello................... 21-35 Searcy............................ 28-37 Monticello................... 32-14 Searcy............................ 29-21 Monticello................... 32-48

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HENDERSON STATE (15-26-1) 1926 1931 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

Arkadelphia...................0-52 Arkadelphia...................6-76 Arkadelphia...................0-28 Searcy...............................0-19 Arkadelphia..................... 0-6 Searcy...............................7-24 Arkadelphia...................6-20 Searcy................................. 7-0 Arkadelphia................ 13-24 Searcy...............................7-21 Arkadelphia................ 25-34 Searcy...............................14-7 Arkadelphia...................6-12 Searcy............................ 24-13 Searcy............................ 21-10 Arkadelphia..................... 0-7 Searcy...............................0-28 Arkadelphia...................7-17 Searcy............................ 20-15

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1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Arkadelphia..................... 0-9 Searcy............................ 20-20 Arkadelphia................ 23-12 Searcy............................ 14-20 Arkadelphia................ 13-46 Searcy...............................9-18 Arkadelphia................ 17-21 Searcy...............................15-8 Arkadelphia................ 21-35 Searcy...............................18-6 Arkadelphia...................7-10 Searcy............................ 17-34 Arkadelphia...................15-6 Arkadelphia...................3-13 Searcy............................ 16-13 Arkadelphia................ 29-10 Searcy............................ 31-28 Arkadelphia................ 26-10 Arkadelphia...................8-29 Searcy............................ 34-33 Searcy............................ 44-20 Arkadelphia...................0-23 Searcy............................ 34-28 Arkadelphia................ 19-22

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ARKANSAS TECH (18-28) 1928 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1996 1997 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Russellville......................0-19 Searcy...............................0-20 Russellville......................0-37 Searcy................................. 0-7 Russellville......................8-23 Searcy...............................6-27 Russellville......................7-10 Searcy............................ 22-20 Russellville................... 28-31 Searcy...............................7-21 Russellville................... 22-28 Searcy...............................6-28 Russellville................... 14-52 Searcy...............................9-13 Russellville......................20-0 Searcy...............................10-3 Russellville......................20-9 Searcy...............................23-7 Russellville................... 14-12 Russellville................... 17-10 Searcy...............................6-26 Russellville................... 18-35 Searcy............................ 14-34 Russellville................... 24-33 Searcy...............................9-10 Russellville......................3-13 Searcy............................ 27-13 Russellville................... 10-27 Searcy...............................19-7 Russellville................... 10-13 Searcy............................ 17-11 Russellville................... 24-10 Searcy (forfeit)............ 17-19 Russellville......................7-17 Searcy............................ 26-24 Russellville................... 25-28 Searcy............................ 45-41 Alma.............................. 28-10 Russellville................... 24-42 Searcy............................ 13-25 Russellville................... 32-14 Searcy...............................9-10 Russellville................... 14-17 Searcy............................ 27-10 Russellville......................3-26 Searcy............................ 62-55

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GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE GENERAL INFORMATION • The Gulf South Conference is in its 38th year of existence in the 2007-08 school year. • The GSC has 15 members in six southeastern states, making it the largest playing conference in NCAA Division II. • The conference sponsors 14 official championships: football, cross country (m/w), soccer (m/w), volleyball, basketball (m/w), baseball, softball, tennis (m/w), and golf (m/w). • The GSC has won 41 national championships in 12 difference sports. The league added one more championships in 2005-06, Valdosta State in men’s tennis.

CONFERENCE FOUNDING • Originally known as the Mid-South Conference, the GSC was formed by six universities in the summer of 1970. • Original members included Delta State, North Alabama, Jacksonville State, West Alabama, TennesseeMartin, and Troy State.

GSC MEMBER Schools University of Alabama-Huntsville..........................................................................................................Huntsville, Ala. University of Arkansas-Monticello......................................................................................................Monticello, Ark. Arkansas Tech University....................................................................................................................... Russellville, Ark. Christian Brothers University................................................................................................................Memphis, Tenn. Delta State University............................................................................................................................. Cleveland, Miss. Harding University........................................................................................................... Searcy, Ark. Henderson State University................................................................................................................Arkadelphia, Ark. University of Montevallo.......................................................................................................................Montevallo, Ala. University of North Alabama..................................................................................................................... Florence, Ala. Ouachita Baptist University................................................................................................................Arkadelphia, Ark. Southern Arkansas University................................................................................................................ Magnolia, Ark. Valdosta State University............................................................................................................................. Valdosta, Ga. University of West Alabama....................................................................................................................Livingston, Ala. University of West Florida......................................................................................................................... Pensacola, Fla. State University of West Georgia........................................................................................................... Carrollton, Ga.

MEMBERSHIP CHANGES • 1971 - Named changed to Gulf South Conference ... added Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls State. • 1972 - Added Mississippi College and Northwestern State (La.). • 1974 - Northwestern State withdrew. • 1979 - Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls State withdrew. • 1981 - Valdosta State admitted. • 1983 - West Georgia admitted. • 1991 - Tennesse-Martin and Troy State withdrew. • 1992 - Lincoln Memorial admitted ... Jacksonville State withdrew. • 1993 - Alabama-Huntsville, Henderson State, Central Arkansas, and Mississippi University for Women admitted. • 1994 - West Florida admitted. • 1995 - Arkansas-Monticello, Arkansas Tech, Montevallo, and Southern Arkansas admitted. • 1996 - Christian Brothers admitted ... Mississippi College withdrew. • 2000 - Harding and Ouachita Baptist admitted. • 2003 - Mississippi University for Women withdrew. • 2006 - Central Arkansas and Lincoln Memorial withdrew.

LEADERSHIP • Nathan N. Salant has been the commissioner of the GSC since October, 1992. • Sports Information Director - Michael Anderson • Assistant Sports Information Directors - Michael Banks and Eric SanInocencio • Part-time assistant - Andrea Nguyen • Chairman of the GSC Board of Directors - Dr. Robert McChesney (Montevallo) • Executive Committee - Dr. Robert Brown (Arkansas Tech) and Dr. Andy Westmoreland (Ouachita Baptist) • Supervisors of Officials - Bill Johnson (football), John Caldwell (basketball - West Division), and Mike Murphy (basketball - East Division).

GSC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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West Alabama Troy State NW Louisiana Troy State Jacksonville State Nicholls State Troy State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Mississippi College North Alabama Jacksonville State Jacksonville State North Alabama Troy State North Alabama Troy State Troy State Jacksonville State Mississippi College Tennessee-Martin Jacksonville State Mississippi College Jacksonville State Jacksonville State North Alabama North Alabama North Alabama Valdosta State Southern Arkansas West Georgia Delta State West Georgia Arkansas Tech Delta State Valdosta State West Georgia Valdosta State Valdosta State Valdosta State Valdosta State North Alabama North Alabama Delta State

GSC FACTS AND FIGURES

NCAA II national football championships won by Gulf South members. Valdosta State claimed the national title last season, defeating Northwest Missouri State 25-20 in the championship game.

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Overall number of national championships won by the conference in 37 years.

GSC records broken by Harding last season.

GSC players who were named Harlon Hill Award finalists, including Harding quarterback David Knighton.

Victories by the top three GSC schools in the conference: Delta State, Valdosta State and North Alabama.

Players in the GSC who were named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District

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GSC players who participated in last season’s Cactus Bowl, the annual All-Star game for seniors from Division II schools.

2008 ::: GSC COMPOSITE SCHEDULE AUGUST

Saturday, August 23 Fort Valley State at Valdosta State 7 p.m. Thursday, August 28 Southern Arkansas at North Alabama 7 p.m. Northeastern State at Arkansas Tech 7 p.m. Henderson State at Central Arkansas 7 p.m. West Georgia at Samford 7 p.m. Saturday, August 30 Valdosta State at Newberry 12:30 p.m. Arkansas-Monticello at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 p.m. Harding at Missouri Southern 6 p.m. Belhaven at West Alabama 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

Thursday, September 4 Arkansas Tech at Central Missouri 7 p.m. !-North Alabama at Carson-Newman 7 p.m. Saturday, September 6 Fort Lewis at Ouachita Baptist noon Southern Arkansas at Truman State noon West Alabama at Harding 6 p.m. Missouri S&T at Arkansas-Monticello 6 p.m. Clark-Atlanta at West Georgia 6 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Henderson State Delta State at McNeese State 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11 $-West Alabama at Arkansas Tech 7 p.m. Saturday, September 13 Henderson State at North Alabama 6 p.m. West Georgia at Ouachita Baptist 7 p.m. Valdosta State at Southern Arkansas 7 p.m. Arkansas-Monticello at Delta State 6 p.m. Harding at Southwest Baptist 6 p.m. Thursday, September 18 $-Southern Arkansas at West Alabama Saturday, September 20 Arkansas-Monticello at Henderson State 6 p.m. Delta State at Harding 6 p.m. North Alabama at West Georgia 6 p.m. Ouachita Baptist at Valdosta State 6 p.m. Thursday, September 25 $-Harding at North Alabama 7 p.m. Saturday, September 27 Ouachita Baptist at Delta State 3 p.m. Arkansas Tech at Arkansas-Monticello Henderson State at Southern Arkansas Valdosta State at West Alabama 7 p.m.

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Saturday, October 25 Arkansas-Monticello at Harding (HC) 2 p.m. Delta State at Southern Arkansas 2 p.m. West Georgia at West Alabama (HC) 5 p.m. Valdosta State at North Alabama (HC) 6 p.m. Ouachita Baptist at Southwest Baptist 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 30 $-West Georgia at Valdosta State 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 1 West Alabama at Ouachita Baptist 1:30 p.m. Arkansas Tech at Delta State (HC) 3 p.m. Harding at Henderson State (HC) 3 p.m. Arkansas-Monticello at North Alabama Thursday, November 6 $-Ouachita Baptist at Henderson State 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8 Harding at Arkansas Tech (HC) 3 p.m. Southern Arkansas at Arkansas-Monticello Delta State at West Georgia 6 p.m. North Alabama at West Alabama 6 p.m.

PLAYOFFS November 15 November 22 November 29 December 6 December 13

6 p.m.

NCAA First Round NCAA Second Round NCAA Quarterfinals NCAA Semifinals NCAA Championship North Alabama’s Braly Municipal Stadium 1 p.m.

KEY: All times Central (HC)—Homecoming !—Televised on CBS College Network $—GSC Game of the Week (CSS/Cox Sports) Schedule subject to change.

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OCTOBER

Thursday, October 2 $-Delta State at Valdosta State 7 p.m. Saturday, October 4 $-Arkansas-Monticello at Ouachita Baptist North Alabama at Arkansas Tech 6 p.m. Southern Arkansas at Harding 6 p.m. Henderson State at West Georgia 6 p.m. Concordia-Selma at West Alabama 7 p.m. Thursday, October 9 $-West Georgia at Arkansas-Monticello North Alabama at North Greenville 6 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Arkansas Tech at Southern Arkansas (HC) West Alabama at Delta State 3 p.m. Valdosta State at Henderson State 3 p.m. Ouachita Baptist at Harding 6 p.m. Thursday, October 16 $-North Alabama at Delta State 7 p.m. Saturday, October 18 Harding at Valdosta State (HC) noon Arkansas Tech at West Georgia (HC) 1 p.m. Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist (HC) West Alabama at Arkansas-Monticello (HC) Thursday, October 23 $-Henderson State at Arkansas Tech 7 p.m.

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::: Senior offensive lineman Ross Conn, has started for the Bisons in 31 games over the last three years, earning All-GSC and All-Southest Region honors in 2006 and 2007.

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2007 ::: SEASON IN REVIEW HU RECORDS FALL IN 2007

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Team and individual school records broken by the Bisons last season. Individual records broken by quarterback David Knighton in 2007.

TEAM

OVERALL • Harding finished 6-4 overall, its fourth straight winning season and fifth in the last six years ... the Bisons had six straight winning seasons from 1989-94 ... the Bisons were fifth in the GSC at 5-3 ... it was the second straight season with five conference wins, marking the first time since Harding joined the GSC in 2000 that the team had consecutive winning seasons in conference play. • Harding won five of its last six games in 2007, including a 62-55 victory over Arkansas Tech on Homecoming … it was the highest-scoring game in GSC history. • HU coach Ronnie Huckeba posted a 5-3 record after taking over as head coach in the third game of the season. • Harding split its two non-conference games and has a 16-5 record in non-league action since joining the NCAA in 1997 ... the Bisons are 36-34 in GSC games since 2000. • The Bisons ranked third in NCAA II in passing offense (322.0 yards per game) … 21st in total offense (445.6 yards per game) … 27th in fumbles recovered (14) … 31st in scoring offense (34.7 points per game) and 33rd in team passing efficiency (142.47). • Harding quarterback David Knighton earned Associated Press First-Team Little All-America honors and finished seventh in the Harlon Hill Award balloting.

OFFENSE • Harding ranked third of 11 teams in the GSC in scoring offense (34.7) and second in total offense (445.6) ... both are new school records … the old scoring offense mark was 32.4 in 1996 and the old total offense mark was 415.5, also in 1996. • Harding ranked 10th in the GSC in rushing offense (123.6) ... HU’s top three rushers averaged over 5.0 yards per carry for the first time in school history. • Junior Alan Webster ranked sixth in the GSC in rushing yards per game (59.6) ... Among the top 10 rushers in the GSC, Webster ranked second with 6.4 yards per carry … Calvin Roberts led the team with five rushing touchdowns. • Harding scored 14 rushing touchdowns ... the team scored at least one touchdown in eight of the 10 games, including a season-high three touchdowns vs. Southwest Baptist in the season-opener. • Harding led the GSC in passing offense (322.0) by more than 50 yards per game … marked the ninth straight season the Bisons averaged over 200 passing yards per game and the first with over 300. • Knighton set 27 Harding records last season … he completed 297-of-453 passes for 3,198 yards and 32 touchdowns, all single-season school records.

• Running back Ardell Briggs led the team in receiving with 50 receptions for 522 yards … it was the first time a running back led the team in receiving yards since Aaron Evans in 1998 … eight different Harding players had two or more touchdown receptions, breaking the school record of seven from 2006.

DEFENSE • Harding ranked ninth in the GSC in scoring defense (39.7) and 11th in total defense (494.5) … HU’s best defensive efforts came against Henderson State (22 points allowed) and Southern Arkansas (325 total yards allowed). • The Bisons ranked 10th in GSC in rushing defense (238.6) and held West Georgia to only 66 rushing yards. • Harding ranked 10th in the conference in passing defense (255.9) ... HU had seven interceptions, with four coming in the last three games. • The Bison defense broke up 26 passes in 2007, with nine of those coming in the season-opener against Southwest Baptist. • Freshman linebacker Kyle Young led the team in tackles with 69 … sophomore Jermaine Blanchard had a team-high 50 tackles on rushing plays, and junior Tracy Brown led the team with 27 tackles on passing plays. • Freshman Marcus Jones led the team with 7.5 tackles for loss … he led the team despite playing in only eight games. • Junior Michael Solano had a team-high 2.5 sacks … he and junior Keenan Kitchen were the only Bisons with two or more sacks. • Brown and freshman Rashad Rayner each had two interceptions … Rayner led the team with three pass break-ups.

SPECIAL TEAMS • Junior Ryan Ferrell converted 9-of-14 field goal attempts and 36-of-40 extra points … his 36 extra points were a school record. • Redshirt freshman Micah Canterbury averaged 36.5 yards on 46 punts ... he dropped nine inside the 20-yard line. • Harding ranked sixth in the GSC in punt returns with 7.9 yards per return ... sophomore Zac Ross led the team with 7.4 yards per return. • The Bisons ranked sixth in the league in kickoff returns at 21.0 yards per return ... Ross led the team with 25.8 yards per return. • HU ranked fifth in the GSC in kickoff coverage ... Young led the team with eight special-teams tackles on kickoff returns.

GAME • Passes completed 46 vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Passing yards 529 vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Most TD passes 7 vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Total offense 674 vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • All-purpose yards 880 vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Most kick returns (tied) 9 vs. North Alabama (Sept. 13) 9 vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Fumbles forced (tied) 5 vs. West Georgia (Oct. 4) SEASON • Passes attempted..................457 • Passes completed.................299 • Passing yards..........................3,220 • Passing TDs..............................32 • Completion percentage.....65.4 • Pass efficiency rating...........142.5 • Passing yards/game.............322.0 • Receptions/game..................29.9 • TDs responsible for...............78 • Offensive yards/game.........445.6 • All-purpose yards..................6,033 • All-purpose yards/game.....603.3 • PAT kicks made (tied)...........36 • Kick return yards....................1,326 • Kick returns.............................63

INDIVIDUAL

GAME • Passes completed 46, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Passing yards 529, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Passing TDs 7, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Total offensive yards gained 549, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Extra points by kicking 8, Ryan Ferrell vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Extra points attempted 9, Ryan Ferrell vs. Arkansas Tech (Nov. 3) • Most kick returns (tied) 8, Zac Ross at Arkansas-Monticello (Sept. 22) • Kick return yards 199, Zac Ross at Arkansas-Monticello (Sept. 22) • Fumbles Forced (tied) 2, Jermaine Blanchard vs. SW Baptist (Aug. 30) SEASON • Passes attempted..................453, David Knighton • Passes completed.................297, David Knighton • Passing yards..........................3,198, David Knighton • Passing TDs..............................32, David Knighton • Completion %........................65.6, David Knighton • Passing efficiency..................142.9, David Knighton • Passing yards/game.............319.8, David Knighton • Total offense............................3,310, David Knighton • TDs responsible for...............35, David Knighton • Total offense/game...............331.0, David Knighton • PAT kicks made.......................36, Ryan Ferrell • PAT kicks att. (tied)................40, Ryan Ferrell • Kick return yards....................826, Zac Ross

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2007 ::: GAME RECAPS August 30

SEPTEMBER 8

HARDING 43, SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 40

MISSOURI SOUTHERN 48, HARDING 20

First Security Stadium Searcy, Ark.

Fred G. Hughes Stadium Joplin, Mo.

SEARCY—The Harding Bisons rallied in the final minute of the game for a 43-40 season-opening victory over the Southwest Baptist Bearcats at First Security Stadium on Thursday night. It was Harding’s sixth straight season-opening victory. Harding and Southwest Baptist traded leads four times and combined for 31 points in the fourth quarter alone. Southwest Baptist 14 4 6 16 - 40 The Bearcats led 40-35 with 2:04 reHarding 7 14 7 15 - 43 maining and needed only to run out the 1st Quarter clock for the victory. Harding’s defense SBU - Smart 14 pass from Gachette (Ware kick), 9:11 SBU - Smart 3 pass from Gachette (Ware kick), 1:02 held Southwest Baptist to one yard on HU - Webster 18 run (Ferrell kick), 0:23 the first two downs. On the third down, 2nd Quarter HU - Webster 24 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 12:45 Bearcat quarterback Steven Gachette, SBU - Team safety, 10:23 who passed for 379 yards and set stadium SBU - Team safety, 6:20 HU - Roberts 1 run (Ferrell kick), 4:19 records with 40 completions on 61 at3rd Quarter tempts, panicked and spiked the ball into SBU - Ware 37 field goal, 13:16 HU - Watson 13 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 7:55 the ground, stopping the clock with 1:15 SBU - Ware 42 field goal, 1:36 remaining. 4th Quarter SBU - Whiteside 16 pass from Gachette (Ware kick), 14:20 Sophomore Zac Ross returned the HU - Watson 44 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 13:36 ensuing punt 20 yards to give Harding SBU - Windham 10 pass from Gachette (kick missed), 12:33 SBU - Ware 34 field goal, 10:17 possession at Southwest Baptist’s 26HU - Briggs 1 run (Knighton rush), 0:32 yard line with 1:02 remaining. SBU HU After throwing a pair of incomplete First Downs 28 18 passes, quarterback David Knighton found Rushes-Yards 26-140 30-97 Passing Yards 379 280 senior Heath Adams for a 19-yard gain, Passes (C-A-I0 40-62-2 28-45-1 moving to the 12-yard line. Knighton then Plays-Total Offense 88-519 75-377 Turnovers (F-I) 4 (2-2) 2 (1-1) completed a pass to Ross, who reached Penalties-Yards 13-94 10-95 the 1-yard line, and senior Ardell Briggs folTime of Possession 29:15 30:45 lowed with the game-winning touchdown Rushing: SBU-Mays 16-66; Gachette 5-55; Finnell 5-19. HUrun with 32 seconds remaining. Webster 7-56, 1TD; Knighton 11-51; Roberts 6-5, 1TD; Briggs 3-(-2), 1TD; Team 3-(-13). Senior Rocky Hall intercepted a pass Passing: SBU-Gachette 40-61-2-379, 4TD; Team 0-1-0-0. HUfrom Gachette to end the game. Knighton 28-45-1-280, 3TD. Receiving: SBU-Smart 14-148, 2TD; Windham 8-99, 1TD; The Bisons led 28-24 after the third Holman 5-41; Mays 5-27; Foster 3-24; Whiteside 2-22 1TD; quarter, but Southwest Baptist took Finnell 2-8; Hartzler 1-10. HU-Briggs 7-36; Watson 6-85, 2TD; Webster 5-71, 1TD; Ross 3-31; Roberts 3-5; H. Adams 2-49; the lead with 13:36 left when Gachette Phipps 1-5; K. Adams 1-(-2). completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Deon Whiteside, giving the Bearcats a 31-28 lead. Junior quarterback David Knighton connected with redshirt freshman Jordan Watson for a 44-yard touchdown on the following possession to give the Bisons a 35-31 lead. Southwest Baptist took the lead and the momentum over the next three minutes. Gachette collected his fourth touchdown pass of the game on a 10-yard pass to Lamarcus Windham. Kicker Jeremy Ware missed the extra point but Southwest Baptist retook the lead 37-35. After Harding and Southwest Baptist exchanged possession on fumbles, Southwest Baptist regained possession on when Jordan Jackson intercepted a pass from Knighton at Harding’s 15 yard line. Ware kicked a 34-yard field goal to extend Southwest Baptist’s lead to 40-35 with 10:17 remaining. Knighton completed a career-high 28 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Webster was Harding’s leading rusher with seven carries for 56 yards. He also had five receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown. Watson had six carries for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Southwest Baptist compiled 519 yards of total offense and had 28 first downs, tying the most ever by an opponent at First Security Stadium. Harding trailed 14-0 to open the game and allowed two safeties in the second quarter but scored two touchdowns in the second quarter to lead 21-18 at halftime.

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Game Notes • Harding won its fourth straight season opener over Southwest Baptist. • HU moved to 16-4 in non-conference games since joining the NCAA in 1997, winning eight of its last nine non-conference contests. • The Bisons have won 11 of their last 12 openers and the last six straight. • Harding has won its last seven games played in the month of August. • It was QB David Knighton’s sixth career game with 3+ TD passes. • Attendance: 2,800 • Harding Player of the Game: RB Alan Webster

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Southern junior quarterback Adam Hinspeter threw four touchdown passes in the first half to lead the Lions to a 48-20 victory over Harding in non-conference action Saturday at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Missouri Southern led 38-7 at halftime. Harding (1-1) committed four first-half turnovers, including three interceptions thrown by Bison junior quarterback DaHarding 0 7 7 6 - 20 vid Knighton. Missouri Southern’s Corderi Missouri Southern 14 24 7 3 - 48 Collier returned the third interception 37 1st Quarter yards for the final score of the first half. MSSU - Norman 25 pass from Hinspeter (Malette kick), 9:50 Hinspeter, who completed 17-of-26 MSSU - Henry 5 pass from Hinspeter (Malette kick), for 215 yards, handled the rest. He threw a 4:12 2nd Quarter 25-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Norman MSSU - Norman 22 pass from Hinspeter (Malette and a five yarder to Korie Henry in the first kick), 14:51 HU - Roberts 1 run (Ferrell kick), 13:28 quarter. Harding trailed 14-0 after one peMSSU - Bado 67 pass from Hinspeter (Malette kick), riod for the second straight week. 12:15 MSSU - Malette 45 field goal, 8:01 Missouri Southern (2-0) made it 21-0 MSSU - Collier 37 interception return (Malette kick), on Hinspeter’s second hookup with Nor0:43 3rd Quarter man, a 22-yard touchdown pass on the MSSU - Broussard 39 run (Malette kick), 7:38 second play of the second quarter. HU - Paulson 2 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 5:40 4th Quarter Harding’s lone score of the first half MSSU - Malette 35 field goal, 14:46 came one play after senior Ardell Briggs HU - Briggs 5 pass from Knighton (pass failed), 11:39 broke a 70-yard run down the sidelines to HU MSSU the MSSU 1-yard line. Senior Calvin RobFirst Downs 13 22 Rushes-Yards 26-144 47-245 erts punched in his second touchdown of Passing Yards 161 218 the season with 13:28 left in the half. Passes (C-A-I0 24-35-3 18-29-0 Plays-Total Offense 61-305 76-463 Hinspeter’s fourth touchdown pass Turnovers (F-I) 5 (2-3) 1 (1-0) was a 67-yard strike to Colin Bado with Penalties-Yards 4-20 11-67 Time of Possession 24:16 35:44 12:15 left in the half. The Lions tacked on a 45-yard Brian Malette field goal and Rushing: HU-Briggs 6-79; Ross 1-23; Webster 3-21; Knighton 7-17; Roberts 6-11, 1TD; Moreland 1-5; Luke Collier’s interception return. 1-1; Team 1-(-13). MSSU-Broussard 10-110, 1TD; Johnson Missouri Southern had 328 total yards 15-81; Thompson 1-29; Hunt 9-13; Aiono 2-9; Hinspeter 5-8; Jones 2-3; Newman 2-1; Team 1-(-9). in the first half, 160 rushing and 168 passPassing: HU-Knighton 24-34-3-161 2TD. MSSU-Hinsing, and 16 first downs. Harding managed peter 17-26-0-215 4 TD; Thompson 1-3-0-3. Receiving: HU-Briggs 5-23 1TD; Ross 5-17; Webster 3-49; only 137 yards and five first downs. Watson 3-42; K.Adams 2-14; Paulson 2-7 1TD; Firman 2-4; Missouri Southern also unveiled AlRoberts 1-4; Phipps 1-1. MSSU-Bado 6-95 1TD; Norman 5-87 2TD; Jones 2-6; Edwards 1-8; Johnson 1-7; Henry ley Broussard, a senior transfer from LSU, 1-5 1TD; Aiono 1-5; Clipp 1-5. against the Bisons. Broussard broke numerous tackles and rushed for 110 yards on 10 carries and scored on a 39-yard run with 7:38 left in the third quarter. Harding cut the lead to 45-14 on a two-yard Knighton pass to Jonathan Paulson that culminated an eight-play, 77-yard drive with 5:40 left in the third quarter. Briggs finished with a team-high 79 rushing yards on six carries and scored the Bisons’ last touchdown on a five-yard reception from Knighton with 11:39 left in the game. Missouri Southern compiled 463 yards of total offense. Harding had 305 total yards. Knighton was 24-of-34 for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Briggs and Zac Ross each had five receptions, and Alan Webster had a team-high 49 receiving yards.

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Game Notes • Harding lost only its fifth non-conference game since joining the NCAA in 1997, moving to 16-5. • The Bisons allowed 38 points in the first half, the most since Delta State scored 41 points against Harding in 2004 (1st Half). • Senior RB Ardell Briggs rushed for 79 yards on six carries, including a 70-yard rush, HU’s longest since an 80-yard carry by Chris Pierson against Tarleton State in 1997. • Harding QB David Knighton completed 24 passes after setting a career high with 28 completions against SBU. It was the first time in his career with consecutive 20+ completion games. • Sophomore Zac Ross led Harding in all-purpose yards for the second straight game. He had 160 total yards (23 rushing, 17 receiving, 105 kickoff returns, and 15 punt returns). • Harding recorded its first sack in two games with DE Michael Solano and NG Keenan Kitchen combining on a 4-yard loss. • Redshirt freshman DB Steve Hudson accounted for HU’s only forced turnover, batting down and recovering an option pitch. • Attendance: 5,235 • Harding Player of the Game: KR/PR Zac Ross (160 all-purpose yards).

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2007 ::: GAME RECAPS SEPTEMBER 22

NORTH ALABAMA 58, HARDING 17

ARK.-MONTICELLO 48, HARDING 32

First Security Stadium Searcy, Ark.

Convoy Leslie-Cotton Bowl Monticello, Ark.

SEARCY (The Daily Citizen)—One thing you can say for the multi-talented North Alabama Lions: They’ll help you take your mind off other things. If the Harding Bisons still had their thoughts on the sudden departure of their head coach Randy Tribble, who resigned suddenly on Tuesday, their focus shifted quickly to the fluid and explosive Lions on Thursday North Alabama 3 28 13 14 - 58 night at First Security Stadium. Harding 3 7 7 0 - 17 But all the focus in the world wasn’t go1st Quarter ing to slow down Division II’s third-ranked HU - Ferrell 35 field goal, 11:05 UNA - Shurden 47 field goal, 7:37 team on Thursday. They’re just that good. 2nd Quarter After the Bisons hung with the Lions UNA - Hubbard 15 pass from Milwee (Shurden kick), 14:16. throughout the first 1 1-2 quarters, the UNA - McCants 19 pass from Milwee (Shurden kick), game turned as expected. North Alabama, 12:29 UNA - Alldredge 1 pass from Milwee (Shurden kick), which reached the quarterfinals of the D-II 7:31 playoffs last fall, displayed a dazzling array HU - Watson 26 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 5:51 UNA - Hicks 2 run (Shurden kick), 1:13 of offensive weaponry in dispatching the 3rd Quarter Bisons 58-17 in front of 3,100 fans. UNA - Hicks 2 run (kick missed), 10:40 UNA - McCants 1 run (Shurden kick), 4:26 It was the second straight lopsided loss HU - Webster 35 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 1:55 for the Bisons, who fell to 1-2. It was the 4th Quarter UNA - Coleman 9 pass from Goodwin (Batson kick), first game as interim head coach for Ron14:56 nie Huckeba. UNA - Picket 91 run (Batson kick), 10:50 The Huckeba era actually got off to a UNA HU promising start when Ardell Briggs took First Downs 28 22 Rushes-Yards 37-248 27-53 the opening kickoff 48 yards to midfield. Passing Yards 358 327 Harding cashed that in with a Ryan FerPasses (C-A-I0 28-39-0 35-51-1 Plays-Total Offense 76-606 78-380 rell 35-yard field goal to give the Bisons a Turnovers (F-I) 0 (0-0) 2 (1-1) brief 3-0 lead. But with the exception of Penalties-Yards 10-100 7-65 Time of Possession 27:31 32:29 a few shining lights the rest of the way — Knighton was outstanding in throwRushing: UNA-Picket 5-106, 1TD; Hicks 12-63, 2 TD; Milwee 5-38; Goodwin 4-12; Grant 1-11; McCants 5-9, ing for more than 300 yards, Oklahoma 1 TD; Messing 1-7; Coleman 1-4; McClain 1-1; Stover State transfer running back Calvin Rob1-(-1); Team 1-(-2). HU-Knighton 13-24; Roberts 4-18; Webster 4-17; Luke 1-2; Briggs 1-1; Canterbury 1-(-1); erts finally made his presence known and Moreland 3-(-8). Briggs was reliable in the return game and Passing: UNA-Milwee 25-35-0-333, 3TD; Goodwin 3-40-25, 1TD. HU-Knighton 35-51-1-327, 2TD. as a receiver — it was pretty much all UNA Receiving: UNA-Hubbard 6-64, 1TD; Campbell 6-54; from there. Gorman 4-68; Messing 4-67; Grant 3-39; McCants 2-47, 1TD; Coleman 1-9, 1TD; Stover 1-9; Alldredge 1-1, 1TD. Quarterback A.J. Milwee, a University HU-Briggs 8-107; Roberts 7-46; Ross 7-36; Webster 4-42, of Alabama transfer, was nearly flawless, 1TD; Paulson 3-40; Watson 3-39, 1TD; K.Adams 3-17. finding his open receivers and showing off his running skills. When he wasn’t doing that, he was handing off to the fleet and shifty Tim Hicks, who scored a pair of touchdowns and picked up 63 yards. But Hicks’ total was just a drop in the overall torrent the Lions rained down on Harding. UNA piled up 606 total yards with Milwee accounting for 333 through the air and another 38 on the ground on just five carries. Even freshman Brandon Pickett showed off the future of UNA football, racing 91 yards for the Lions’ final score to set the record for the most points scored on the Bisons at First Security Stadium. It was also the longest run from scrimmage at the facility. In the opening period, the two teams traded field goals, then traded missed field goals as the quarter ended 3-3. The Bisons actually out-gained the Lions 103-92 in the opening period, but the Lions were just getting their offense untracked. Over a 6:45 span of the second quarter, North Alabama scored three touchdowns — only one the result of a Harding turnover. The Lions had a 6-play drive covering 79 yards, a 3-play drive covering 32 yards following a David Knighton fumble, and a 7-play, 58-yard drive.

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Game Notes • North Alabama compiled 606 total yards, the most ever by a Harding opponent. • North Alabama scored touchdowns on eight of its 11 possessions. • The Lions’ 58 points were also the most by a Harding opponent at First Security Stadium. • QB David Knighton became only the fifth Harding quarterback to throw more than 30 career TD passes. • Knighton completed a career-high 35 passes and passed for over 300 yards for only the second time in his career. • RB Ardell Briggs had 107 receiving yards, only the ninth time in HU history for a RB to have over 100 receiving yards. • Attendance: 3,100 • Harding Player of the Game: QB David Knighton.

MONTICELLO, Ark. (The Daily Citizen) — After being rolled by No. 3 North Alabama on a short week and with a brand new coach, Arkansas-Monticello seemed to be just what the doctor ordered. Harding had nine days to rest, lick their wounds and prepare for a team that had lost 23 of its past 25 games. Harding 10 3 6 13 - 32 Arkansas-Monticello 7 7 27 7 - 48 But UAM proved not to be the medicine Harding was looking for. The Boll 1st Quarter UAM - Buisson 22 run (Green kick), 9:23 Weevil offense, which had yet to score HU - Team safety, 3:18 in the second half in losing its first three HU - Roberts 27 pass from Knighton (Briggs pass), 3:00 games, made up for lost time against the 2nd Quarter young Harding defense. And how. UAM - Green 8 pass from Buisson (Green kick), 1:41 The Weevils rolled up 310 yards and 27 HU - Ferrell 41 field goal, 0:34 points … in the third quarter alone … on 3rd Quarter UAM - Williams 6 run (Green kick), 12:05 their way to a 48-32 win over the reeling HU - Paulson 5 pass from Knighton (pass failed), Bisons. Harding fell to 1-3 (0-2 GSC) after 10:05 UAM - Ceasar 80 run (Green kick), 9:42 suffering its third consecutive doubleUAM - Ceasar 24 pass from Buisson (kick missed), digit loss. 4:46 UAM - Harris 80 pass from Buisson (Green kick), Harding, which entered the game last 1:58 in the conference defense, did nothing 4th Quarter HU - Knighton 1 run (Ferrell kick), 9:26 but solidify that position after allowing UAM - Harris 72 pass from Buisson (Green kick), the Weevils to pile up a remarkable 812 6:28 HU - K.Adams 37 pass from Knighton (kick total yards. missed), 5:08 One of those is highly-touted UAM HU UAM freshman quarterback Scott Buisson, First Downs 21 31 who passed for 484 yards and four touchRushes-Yards 28-95 48-328 Passing Yards 326 484 downs. It was the fourth consecutive Passes (C-A-I) 29-55-1 27-45-1 weeks Harding allowed four touchdown Plays-Total Offense 83-421 93-812 Turnovers (F-I) 1 (0-1) 3 (2-1) passes. Penalties-Yards 10-91 5-29 Though the Bisons trailed by only a Time of Possession 28:10 31:50 point at intermission, the Boll Weevils Rushing: HU-Webster 8-59; Roberts 7-40; Briggs were just getting started offensively. UAM 2-4; Team 1-(-1); Knighton 10-(-7), 1TD. UAM-Williams 16-112, 1TD; Buisson 15-86, 1TD; Ceasar 2-69, had two 80-yard touchdowns, a 90-yard 1TD; Shipp 9-38; Polite 5-17; Green 1-6. drive and a 60-yard drive in the third Passing: HU-Knighton 29-55-1-326, 3TD. UAMBuisson 27-45-1-484, 4TD. quarter, and the Boll Weevils set a school Receiving: HU-Roberts 7-52, 1TD; K.Adams 6-125, record for total yards less than a minute 1TD; Ross 4-65; Firman 3-40; Watson 3-7; Paulson 2-20, 1TD; Briggs 2-11; Webster 2-6. UAM-Harris into the final period. 8-210, 2TD; Ceasar 7-83, 1TD; Green 6-78, 1TD; In the middle of that UAM scoring Denmark 5-114; Williams 1-(-1). flurry, Harding actually had a chance to even things up after David Knighton hit Jonathan Paulson with a five-yard touchdown pass to make it 21-19 with 10:05 left in the third. The two-point conversion failed, though, and UAM held onto to its slim lead. But that lead was about to expand rapidly and greatly. Over a 7:44 span, UAM scored three times, covering 250 yards in just 16 plays to push the lead to 41-19 with 1:58 left in the third period. A 71-yard drive capped by a David Knighton 1-yard run actually gave the Bisons some slim hope when they cut the lead to 41-26 with 9:26 left in the game. But UAM put it away with a Buisson’s 72-yard touchdown pass to Tim Harris, who finished the night with eight receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns. The Harding offense once again did its part, racking up 426 total yards. Most of that came through the air, with Knighton throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns. It was Knighton’s second consecutive 300-yard passing game. Sophomore Kurt Adams had a breakout game, hauling in six receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown. And Zac Ross set a Harding record with 199 kickoff return yards. But all of that wasn’t nearly enough.

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Game Notes • Arkansas-Monticello’s 812 yards were the most ever in a GSC game. • Harding QB David Knighton passed for over 300 yards for the second straight game. It was his seventh career 3TD game. • Zac Ross earned GSC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. His 199 kickoff return yards ranked fourth in a GSC single game. • P Micah Canterbury landed four of his six punts inside the 20 yard line. • Attendance: 3,396 • Harding Player of the Game: KR Zac Ross

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OCTOBER 4

HARDING 36 , WEST ALABAMA 35

HARDING 49, WEST GEORGIA 31

Tiger Stadium Livingston, Ala.

First Security Stadium Searcy, Ark.

LIVINGSTON, Ala. — Harding junior quarterback David Knighton passed for over 300 yards for the third straight game and the much-maligned Bison defense forced three second half turnovers to defeat West Alabama 36-35 on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. It was the first career victory for Harding interim head coach Ronnie Huckeba. Harding improved to 2-3 overall and Harding 3 23 7 3 - 36 1-2 in the Gulf South Conference. West West Alabama 14 14 7 0 - 35 Alabama fell to 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the 1st Quarter GSC, losing to the Bisons in Livingston UWA - Kennedy 25 run (Warfield kick), 9:31 HU - Ferrell 37 field goal, 5:43 for only the second time in six meetUWA - Tomlin 2 run (Warfield kick), 4:00 ings. 2nd Quarter HU - Webster 5 run (Ferrell kick), 11:16 Harding trailed 35-33 entering the UWA - Mason 8 run (Warfield kick), 9:46 fourth quarter but junior defensive end HU - Ferrell 34 field goal, 6:04 UWA - Allen 100 kickoff return (Warfield kick), 5:47 Michael Solano sacked West Alabama HU - Ross 21 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 0:43 quarterback Kurt Kennedy for a 16-yard HU - Briggs 27 pass from Knighton (rush failed), 0:05 3rd Quarter loss on 4th-and-6 to give the Bisons the HU - Ross 9 run (Ferrell kick), 4:36 ball on the UWA 45 with 11:20 remainUWA - Mason 37 run (Warfield kick), 3:24 4th Quarter ing. Harding drove to the 21 before the HU - Ferrell 39 field goal, 9:29 drive stalled, and junior kicker Ryan HU UWA Ferrell booted the eventual game-winFirst Downs 25 19 ning field goal, his third field goal of the Rushes-Yards 42-133 50-248 Passing Yards 341 96 game. Passes (C-A-I) 27-42-1 10-19-0 West Alabama had three more posPlays-Total Offense 84-474 69-344 Turnovers (F-I) 1 (0-1) 2 (2-0) sessions with a chance to take the lead, Penalties-Yards 12-123 7-79 but the Harding’s defense that had alTime of Possession 32:38 27:22 lowed 600 yards per game through the Rushing: HU-Webster 15-58, 1TD; Knighton 12-35; season’s first four games, stiffened and Roberts 7-24; Ross 3-13, 1TD; Briggs 3-6; Team 2-(-3). UWA-Mason 21-151, 2TD; Jones 5-36; Kennedy 11-34, forced a missed field goal, a punt and 1TD; Tomlin 5-20, 1TD; Allen 4-4; Gracie 4-3. UWA’s third fumble of the half on the Passing: HU-Knighton 26-41-1-317, 2TD; Ross 1-1-0-24. UWA-Kennedy 10-19-0-96. Tigers’ final drive. Receiving: HU-Briggs 6-99, 1TD; Ross 5-76, 1TD; Roberts Harding trailed 28-13 with 5:47 left 4-22; K.Adams 3-64; Firman 3-14; Phipps 2-36; Watson 2-18; Webster 2-12. UWA-Allen 4-34; Mason 2-21; Epps in the first half after West Alabama’s 2-18; Connell 1-22; Gracie 1-1. Terry Allen returned a kickoff 100 yards. Harding last allowed a 100-yard kickoff to Ricky Hughes of Missouri Southern in 2005. After the two teams traded punts on their next possessions, the Bisons executed a series of plays that bordered on the impossible. With only 1:18 left in the half and Harding at its own 11, Knighton connected with sophomore Zac Ross for a 12-yard gain and followed that with a wrong-footed 53-yard pass to Kurt Adams down the visitor sideline. Two plays later, Knighton hit Ross on a 21-yard touchdown pass, Ross’ first touchdown as a Bison. Ferrell’s extra point cut the UWA lead to 28-20 with 0:35 left in the half. West Alabama then ran three plays, lost six yards and had to punt from its own 38. Harding junior Daniel Phipps came untouched through the line and blocked his second punt in as many weeks. Harding took possession at the UWA 27, and one play later Knighton threw is second touchdown pass in 38 seconds, connecting with Ardell Briggs on a scoring strike. The Bisons’ two-point attempt failed, and Harding trailed 28-26 at the break. Harding’s defense forced fumbles on each of UWA’s first two second-half possessions. The Bisons could not take advantage of the first, but turned the second into a 13-play, 90-yard drive that culminated in a Ross nine-yard TD run on a direct snap. The extra point gave Harding a 33-28 advantage, its first of the game. West Alabama came storming back with a 37-yard touchdown run from junior Cole Mason to give the Tigers a 35-33 lead with 3:24 left in the third quarter. But the fourth quarter belonged to the Bisons’ defense, which limited UWA to only 19 yards.

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Game Notes • Knighton moved past Luke Cullins and Tad Niblett into fourth in career completions at Harding with 379. • Ross rushed three times for 13 yards and a TD, completed a 24-yard pass, caught five passes for 76 yards and a TD, returned tow punts for 36 yards, and held for all the place kicks. • Harding recorded season-highs with 25 first downs and 474 yards of total offense. • Attendance: 5,268 • Harding Player of the Game: WR/KR Zac Ross

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SEARCY, Ark.—Harding quarterback David Knighton passed for more than 400 yards and a school-record five touchdowns to help lead the Bisons to a 49-31 victory over the West Georgia Wolves on Thursday night, Harding’s second regionally-televised game as part of the GSC-TV package. After collecting a 36-35 victory over West Alabama last Saturday, the Bisons West Georgia 14 6 3 8 - 31 Harding 24 9 14 2 - 49 won their second game in five days to improve to 3-3 overall and even its Gulf 1st Quarter HU - Ferrell 43 field goal, 11:19 South Conference record to 2-2. West HU - Phipps 14 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 4:24 Georgia dropped to 1-5 overall and 0-3 UWG - Howard 79 pass from Poole (Guberman kick), 4:07 in conference. UWG - Poole 2 run (Guberman kick), 2:06 Harding amassed 548 total yards of HU - Watson 66 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 1:42 HU - K.Adams 25 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 0:01 offense, the fourth-most since Harding 2nd Quarter restarted its football program in 1959. HU - Ferrell 40 field goal, 14:09 UWG - Howard 23 pass from Poole (kick failed), 7:29 The Bisons set a school record with HU - Knighton 1 run (kick failed), 6:07 31 first downs, breaking the previous 3rd Quarter UWG - Guberman 29 field goal, 8:47 record of 29, set against Delta State in HU - Briggs 19 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 7:08 2000. HU - K.Adams 39 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 1:22 4th Quarter The Bisons took a 10-0 lead early in HU - Team safety, 10:20 the game as junior Ryan Ferrell kicked UWG - Howard 4 pass from Poole (Howard pass), 0:43 a 43-yard field goal and junior Daniel UWG HU Phipps caught a 14-yard touchdown First Downs 22 31 Rushes-Yards 25-66 44-147 pass from Knighton with 4:24 remaining Passing Yards 373 401 in the first quarter. Passes (C-A-I) 32-50-0 26-43-0 Plays-Total Offense 75-439 87-548 West Georgia scored two consecutive Turnovers (F-I) 4 (4-0) 2 (2-0) touchdowns in the next two minutes to Penalties-Yards 2-20 9-53 Time of Possession 27:33 32:27 take a 14-10 lead. Knighton brought the Bisons back, hitting redshirt freshman Rushing: UWG - Poole 7-34, 1TD; Holloway 6-16; Summerset 2-15; Crowley 3-12; Terry 1-11; Gray 1-4; Jordan Watson for a 66-yard touchdown Kennebrew 3-2; Johnson 1-0. HU-Webster 9-82; Roberts and connecting with Kurt Adams on a 11-69; Moreland 1-29; Briggs 3-7; Ross 1-3; Knighton 7-2, 1TD; Luke 8-(-1); Tribble 1-(-4). 25-yard strike following a Kyle Young Passing: UWG - Poole 31-49-0-369, 3TD; Gray 1-1-0-4. fumble recovery. Harding led 24-14 afHU - Knighton 26-43-0-401, 5TD. Receiving: UWG - Howard 6-125, 3TD; Higgins 5-52; ter the first quarter. Dickson 5-44; Crowley 4-88; Swafford 4-31; Holloway Knighton passed for 229 yards and 4-21; Johnson 2-3; Summerset 1-6; Kennebrew 1-3. HU - Briggs 5-78, 1TD; K.Adams 4-80, 2TD; Paulson 4-45; three touchdowns before the second Watson 3-94, 1TD; Webster 3-34; Phipps 2-18, 1TD; Firquarter began. He finished the game man 2-14; Ross 2-10; Roberts 1-28. completing 26-of-43 passes for 401 yards, the third most in a Harding game. It was his second 400-yard passing game of the season. West Georgia closed the game to 27-20 when quarterback Ryan Poole passed to Jimmy Howard for a 23-yard touchdown. Knighton ran for a 1-yard touchdown and Harding led 33-20 at halftime. Knighton’s fourth and fifth touchdown passes came in the third quarter. He scrambled to his left and threw to Ardell Briggs in the corner of the end zone, but not before Briggs’ backfield mate, Calvin Roberts, deflected the pass into the air where Briggs grabbed it before falling out of bounds. The unusual play appeared at No. 3 on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays. Knighton threw a second touchdown pass to Kurt Adams, and his record fifth of the game, with 1:22 left in the third. Junior Alan Webster rushed for 82 yards, the highest total for a Harding player this season. Adams caught four passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns for Harding, his second-career two touchdown game. Watson led the Bisons with 94 receiving yards.

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Game Notes • Knighton passed for five touchdowns, a new school record, and earned d2football. com National Offensive Player of the Week and GSC Offensive Player of the Week. • Knighton passed for 401 yards, the third-highest total in school history and the second 400-yard passing game of his career. • Harding tied a school record by forcing five fumbles. • Sophomore LB Kyle Young set a team season-high with 13 tackles. • Harding had over 500 yards of total offense for the first time in 2007 and the first time since the 2006 season opener against Southwest Baptist. • UWG’s Jimmy Howard became the first opponent with three receiving touchdowns against the Bisons since Ellis Debrow of Delta State in 2003. • Attendance: 2,700 • Harding Player of the Game: QB David Knighton

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HARDING 31, SOUTHERN ARKANSAS 24

HENDERSON STATE 22, HARDING 19

Wilkins Stadium Magnolia, Ark.

Carpenter-Haygood Stadium Arkadelphia, Ark.

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Harding senior Calvin Roberts scored his second touchdown of the game on a one-yard run in overtime to lift the Bisons to a 31-24 victory over Southern Arkansas on Homecoming at Wilkins Stadium. Harding (4-3, 3-2 Gulf South Conference) won its third straight conference game and its fifth in the last six meetHarding 3 0 14 7 7 - 31 ings against Southern Arkansas (2-6, 1Southern Arkansas 7 3 7 7 0 - 24 5) in Magnolia. The loss for the Mulerid1st Quarter ers was their fifth straight. SAU - SanFilippo 1 run (Cuevas kick), 8:36 HU - Ferrell 32 field goal, 7:04 Harding, which rushed for a season2nd Quarter high 208 yards in the game, kept the ball SAU - Cuevas 31 field goal, 9:15 3rd Quarter on the ground for all six of its overtime HU - Roberts 2 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 12:13 plays. Junior Alan Webster carried for 12 HU - Webster 24 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 3:50 SAU - Metcalf 26 run (Cuevas kick), 2:56 yards to the SAU 13 before Roberts picked 4th Quarter up eight more to get to the 4-yard line. On HU - Briggs 42 run (Ferrell kick), 13:45 SAU - Coleman 17 pass from SanFilippo (Cuevas 2nd-and-2, Webster dove to within inches kick), 2:46 of the goal line. After two plays with no Overtime HU - Roberts 1 run (Ferrell kick) gain, Roberts powered in the eventual game-winning score. HU SAU First Downs 16 21 Southern Arkansas picked up one Rushes-Yards 38-196 54-217 first down on its drive, but a false start Passing Yards 162 108 Passes (C-A-I) 19-29-0 7-24-0 penalty and a two-yard rush set up Plays-Total Offense 67-358 78-325 2nd-and-13 from the Harding 17. That is Turnovers (F-I) 3 (3-0) 1 (1-0) Penalties-Yards 11-109 9-71 when the Harding defense made three Time of Possession 27:46 32:14 straight game-saving plays. Rushing: HU-Webster 16-121; Roberts 12-78, 1TD; Briggs Bison junior rover Michael Solano 4-39, 1TD; Team 1-(-20); Knighton 5-(-22). SAU-Ashley 9dropped Mulerider tailback Steven Ash66; Porter 9-53; SanFilippo 20-32, 1TD; Metcalf 4-32, 1TD; McDonald 6-29; Loucious 2-3; Johnson 1-2; Sworn 3-0. ley for a six-yard loss. On third down, Passing: HU-Knighton 19-28-0-162, 2TD; Ross 0-1-0-0 freshman Marcus Jones and sophomore SAU-SanFilippo 7-22-0-108, 1TD; Porter 0-2-0-0. Receiving: HU-Ross 4-53; K.Adams 3-36; Roberts 3-19, Jeremy Townsend recorded a four-yard 1TD; Phipps 3-2; Webster 2-29, 1TD; Briggs 2-11; Firman sack. SAU quarterback Josh SanFilippo’s 1-11; Watson 1-1. SAU-Fields 2-31; Coleman 2-31, 1TD; Chatman 1-26; Ashley 1-11; Sworn 1-9. pass into the end zone on fourth down sailed over the head of intended receiver Marco Coleman, and Harding had its sixth win in seven overtime games since joining the NCAA in 1997. With the game tied 17-17 after the third quarter, Harding recaptured the lead on the third play of the fourth when Ardell Briggs burst up the middle for a 42-yard touchdown run. It was the Bisons’ longest touchdown run of the season. With 2:46 remaining, SAU scored on a 17-yard pass from SanFilippo to Coleman to send the game into overtime. Harding had not played in 16 days following its 49-31 victory over West Georgia on Oct. 4. In the first half, the rust was evident, especially for the Harding offense. The Mulerider defense limited the Bisons to only 67 yards and four first downs before the break. Harding quarterback David Knighton, the GSC’s leading passer at 302 yards per game, had only 44 passing yards on 9-of-15 attempts. Knighton’s third quarter was much better than his first half. The junior threw a pair of touchdown passes, the first going to Calvin Roberts from two yards out. The key play of the drive was Webster’s season-long 52-yard run. Following a Southern Arkansas punt, Harding drove 60 yards on four plays with Knighton hitting Webster on a swing pass for a 24-yard score. Webster finished with 16 carries for 119 yards, Harding’s first 100-yard rushing game in 2007. Knighton was 19-of-28 for 162 yards and the two scores. Possibly the biggest story for the resurgent Bisons was the play of the defense. Harding limited Southern Arkansas to only 325 total yards, the Bisons’ best effort of the season. The defense also recorded five sacks, equaling its total from the season’s first six games. Sophomore Jermaine Blanchard led the squad with nine stops, and sophomore Kyle Young added eight.

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Game Notes • Harding limited SAU to only 325 total yards, the fewest by a Bison opponent in 2007. • Briggs’ 42-yard run was the longest touchdown run of the season. • Webster’s 121-yard rushing day was the first 100-yard game by a Bison in 2007. • Micah Canterbury had a 65-yard punt, the seventh-longest in program history. • Attendance: 5,437 • Harding Player of the Game: RB Alan Webster

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (The Daily Citizen) — Four weeks ago, Ronnie Huckeba might have just been happy with Harding’s performance. But 3-game winning streaks raise expectations. So while Huckeba was pleased with the Bisons’ clear improvement from the Sept. 22 low point at Monticello - when Harding gave up 812 total yards in a 48Harding 7 6 6 0 - 19 32 loss -- he was also disappointed at a Henderson State 7 7 8 0 - 22 loss in a game Harding had every chance 1st Quarter to win. HSU - Palmer 4 run (Mattox kick), 9:57 HU - Phipps 30 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 8:44 Harding failed to cash in a couple 2nd Quarter of deep forays into Henderson State HSU - Godfrey 25 pass from Charpentier (Mattox kick), 10:43 territory, and normally-reliable kicker HU - Watson 10 pass from Knighton (kick missed), 0:25 Ryan Ferrell missed an extra point as 3rd Quarter HU - K.Adams 8 pass from Knighton (pass failed), 2:05 the Bisons fell to the Reddies, 22-19 HSU - Palmer 18 run (Espinoza pass), 0:07 on Saturday at Carpenter-Haygood HU HSU Stadium. First Downs 26 21 The Bison fell to 4-4 overall, 3-3 in Rushes-Yards 30-92 48-273 Passing Yards 329 121 Gulf South Conference play, while the Passes (C-A-I) 31-50-1 7-20-2 Reddies improved to 5-3 and 4-2. Plays-Total Offense 80-421 68-394 Turnovers (F-I) 1 (0-1) 2 (0-2) The Harding secondary, much maPenalties-Yards 7-77 11-92 ligned through the first four weeks of the Time of Possession 29:16 30:44 season when it allowed 16 touchdown Rushing: HU-Webster 11-54; Roberts 9-16; Briggs 1-13; passes, was outstanding for the second Ross 2-6; Knighton 7-3. HSU-Palmer 23-155, 2TD; Manning 11-74; Crump 11-39; Espinoza 2-11; Team 1-(-6). week in a row, allowing the Reddies only Passing: HU-Knighton 30-49-1-331, 3TD; Tribble 1-1-0-(seven completions and 121 yards. 2). HSU-Manning 3-12-2-52; Charpentier 4-8-0-69, 1TD. Receiving: HU-Briggs 10-94; Webster 7-68; K.Adams 4The Bisons also picked off a pair of Gar45, 1TD; Watson 3-44, 1TD; Ross 3-41; Roberts 3-7; Phipps rett Manning passes, both by Tracy 1-30, 1TD. HSU-Espinoza 2-41; Austin 2-38; Godfrey 1-25, 1TD; Perry 1-11; Scott 1-6. Brown, who also recorded 11 tackles, one fewer than team leader Jermaine Blanchard. But while Harding was shutting down the airways, HSU found plenty of success on the ground, especially in the second half. Bernard Palmer carried for 159 of the Reddies’ 273 yards rushing, including two touchdowns. His 20-yard scamper late in the third quarter proved the difference after Harding had taken its first lead less than two minutes earlier on David Knighton’s touchdown pass to Jordan Watson. Harding put together the nifty go-ahead drive midway through the third period, converting a third-and-11 when Knighton found Jordan Watson open across the middle at the HU 48. Then Ardell Briggs took over, breaking two tackles on a swing pass to gain 12. Briggs then took an option pitch from Knighton, spun out of the grasp of a defender and reached the 8. Two plays later, Knighton lofted one to Kurt Adams in the left corner of the end zone. Adams reached over the defender to haul it in as he fell out of bounds and the Bisons had their first lead at 19-14. The 2-point conversion failed. But Henderson State marched right back downfield to reclaim the lead on Palmer’s 18-yard dash up the gut to cap a 5-play, 64-yard drive. The 2-point conversion pass pushed the lead to 22-19 with seven seconds left in the third period. After the Harding defense stopped HSU on downs at the Bison 8 with 6:28 left in the game, the Bisons mounted one final drive at a tie or a win. They reached their own 47, but Josh Black intercepted a Knighton pass on fourth-and-six, and the Reddies were able to run out the clock with a first down.

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Game Notes • Harding limited Henderson State to 22 points, its fifth consecutive game allowing fewer points than the previous game. • QB David Knighton completed 30 passes, tied for fouth in an HU single game. • Knighton also set the school single-season completion record in the game and tied his own record for single-season TD passes. • RB Ardell Briggs set a career-high and a Harding season high with 10 receptions. • LB Jermaine Blanchard (12 tackles) and DB Tracy Brown (11 tackles) each set season highs. • Brown had two interceptions, becoming the first HU player of the season with a multiinterception game. • Attendance: 5,015 • Harding Player of the Game: QB David Knighton

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2007 ::: GAME RECAPS NOVEMBER 3

NOVEMBER 10

HARDING 62, ARKANSAS TECH 55

HARDING 38, OUACHITA BAPTIST 36

First Security Stadium Searcy, Ark.

SEARCY – It was a game that an overflow Homecoming crowd of 5,600 will not soon forget. Harding broke a plethora of school records and held on for a 62-55 victory over Arkansas Tech on Saturday at First Security Stadium in the highest-scoring game in Bison football history. It was Harding’s 17th win in its Arkansas Tech 14 20 14 7 - 55 last 18 Homecoming games. Harding 14 21 13 14 - 62 Harding junior quarterback David 1st Quarter Knighton completed 46-of-62 passes HU - Ross 4 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 12:15 ATU - Ray 1 run (Podobnik kick), 9:41 for 529 yards and seven touchdowns, HU - Adams 19 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 7:42 but his most important score came on ATU - Ray 5 run (Podobnik kick), 2:40 2nd Quarter the ground. The Seminole, Okla., native HU - Ross 13 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 14:53 dove in from a yard out with 1:41 left to ATU - Ray 7 run (kick blocked), 12:32 HU - Briggs 13 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 8:33 give the Bisons the victory. ATU - Stiger 17 pass from Ray (pass failed), 5:46 ATU - Vanhook 1 run (Ray rush), 2:42 Arkansas Tech’s Marcus Arnold reHU - Roberts 21 run (Ferrell kick), 1:25 turned the ensuing kickoff 45 yards to 3rd Quarter the Harding 43, and with 1:32 left, the HU - Webster 2 pass from Knighton (kick missed), 10:53 ATU - Stiger 13 pass from Ray (Podobnik kick), 8:46 Wonder Boys looked poised to tie the ATU - Ray 4 run (Podobnik kick), 5:02 game for the sixth time. Then on 4thHU - Webster 10 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 3:21 4th Quarter and-5, Tech quarterback Justin Ray left ATU - Stiger 55 punt return (Podobnik kick), 14:32 the pocket in an attempt to rush for the HU - Watson 10 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 12:00 HU - Knighton 1 run (Ferrell kick), 1:41 first down. He was met at the Harding 21 by Andrew Jackson, Cam Clark and ATU HU First Downs 31 39 Jordan Huckeba, who flipped Ray into Rushes-Yards 59-288 32-145 the air, forcing a fumble that Harding Passing Yards 244 529 Passes (C-A-I) 21-39-2 46-62-2 sophomore Ray Hatfield recovered. Plays-Total Offense 98-532 94-674 Turnovers (F-I) 4 (2-2) 3 (2-1) Harding (5-4, 4-3 Gulf South ConferPenalties-Yards 6-45 7-47 ence) needs a victory next Saturday Time of Possession 29:00 31:00 in its season-finale against Ouachita Rushing: ATU - Ray 24-131, 4TD; Vanhook 19-93, Baptist to secure its fourth consecutive 1TD; Childress 15-64; Stiger 1-0. HU - Roberts 9-61, winning season. Arkansas Tech (5-5, 3-5) 1TD; Webster 13-58; Knighton 6-20, 1TD; Briggs 2-13; Team 2-(-7). had its season end against the Bisons. Passing: ATU - Ray 21-39-2-244, 2TD. HU - Knighton 46-62-2-529, 7TD. With the score tied at 48-48, Arkansas Receiving: ATU - Gunter 9-111; Stiger 5-61, 2TD; Turner Tech’s Tracey Stiger returned a punt 55 2-28; Childress 2-3; Wright 1-25; Hunter 1-14; Adams 1-2. yards for a touchdown to give the WonHU - Ross 10-125, 2TD; Webster 7-51, 2TD; Watson 5-63, 1TD; Briggs 5-63, 1TD; Roberts 5-40; K.Adams 4-53, 1TD; der Boys the lead. Harding came right Firman 4-48; Phipps 3-52; Paulson 2-19; H.Adams 1-15. back, driving 56 yards on seven plays with Knighton hitting redshirt freshman Jordan Watson with a 10-yard pass to knot the game at 55 with 12:00 left. Harding’s defense, which had forced only two punts in the game’s first three quarters, came alive in the fourth. The Bisons held the Wonder Boys to two consecutive three-and-outs and three straight punts in the final period before forcing the gamedeciding fumble on the final drive. The two teams combined for 70 first downs, the most ever in a non-overtime game in NCAA II history. The old record was 67 by Indianapolis and Michigan Tech in 2003. Harding’s 39 first downs were a school record, tied a GSC record and were only three off the all-time NCAA II record of 42 set by Delaware in 1973. Knighton broke nearly every school passing record in the game, including completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. His 46 completions set a GSC record and were the fourth-most in NCAA II history. Knighton also became Harding’s career and single-season leader in passing yards and touchdowns in the game. He has 29 passing touchdowns in 2007 and 53 in his career. Knighton has passed for 2,834 yards this season and 5,757 in his career. Harding sophomore Zac Ross set career highs with 10 receptions and 125 receiving yards. He caught two touchdown passes and added 95 yards on kick returns for 220 allpurpose yards.

SEARCY – Harding University junior quarterback David Knighton passed for 364 yards and three touchdowns and both Bison tailbacks broke long touchdown runs as Harding defeated the Ouachita Baptist Tigers 38-36 on Senior Day at First Security Stadium. Harding (6-4, 5-3 Gulf South) collected its fourth consecutive winOuachita Baptist 13 6 3 14 - 36 Harding 21 7 3 7 - 38 ning season with the victory and posted its second straight winning 1st Quarter HU - Ross 5 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 12:34 season in Gulf South Conference OBU - Hopson 12 run (Wright kick), 8:17 play. The Bisons defeated the Tigers HU - Robers 56 run (Ferrell kick), 7:29 HU - Adams 35 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 3:25 for the 10th consecutive time in OBU - Hopson 47 run (kick missed), 1:42 Searcy. Coach Ronnie Huckeba, who 2nd Quarter HU - Adams 19 pass from Knighton (Ferrell kick), 14:55 took over as head coach on Sept. 11, OBU - Hayes 5 pass from Parker (pass failed), 9:50 finished the season 4-3 and won five 3rd Quarter OBU - Wright 31 field goal, 11:00 of his last six games. HU - Ferrell 42 field goal, 0:50 Ouachita Baptist (4-5, 2-5) lost its 4th Quarter OBU - Parker 7 run (Wright kick), 4:42 third consecutive game and sixth in HU - Webster 32 run (Ferrell kick), 1:55 its last seven. OBU - Taylor 3 pass from Parker (Wright kick) 0:18 Harding took an early lead on its OBU HU first drive when Knighton completFirst Downs 26 27 Rushes-Yards 61-333 20-134 ed a 5-yard pass to sophomore Zac Passing Yards 178 364 Ross. Ouachita Baptist tied the game Passes (C-A-I) 15-21-0 34-45-2 Plays-Total Offense 82-511 65-498 7-7 on the following drive with a 12Turnovers (F-I) 0-0 0-0 yard scoring run from Willie Hopson Penalties-Yards 9-75 5-43 Time of Possession 34:54 25:06 with 8:17 left. Harding then scored a pair of Rushing: OBU - Hopson 34-207; Johnson 19-99; Parker 8-27. HU - Roberts 7-73; Webster 7-70; Ross 1-3; Team touchdowns to take a 21-7 first quar1-(-1); Knighton 1-(-4). ter lead. Senior Calvin Roberts broke Passing: OBU - Parker 15-20-0-178, 2 TDs; Burkett 0-10-0. HU - Knighton 34-45-2-364, 3 TDs. away for a 56-yard touchdown run, Receiving: OBU - Hayes 6-108, 1 TD; Taylor 4-24, 1 TD; his fifth rushing touchdown of the Johnson 2-16; Ruffing 1-14; Armstrong 1-10; Nutt 1-6. HU - Ross 6-58, 1 TD; Firman 6-42; H. Adams 4-48; Webster season, with 7:29 remaining, and 4-34; K. Adams 3-71, 2 TDs; Paulson 3-58; Watson 3-21; sophomore Kurt Adams caught a Roberts 3-19; Phipps 1-7; Caton 1-6. 35-yard pass from Knighton at the 3:25 mark. Adams caught his second touchdown pass on a 19-yard strike from Knighton to open the second quarter, but the Tigers scored on a touchdown pass by Lance Parker to narrow the lead to 28-19 at halftime. After passing for an incompletion on his first pass of the game, Knighton completed 18 consecutive passes, tied for the third-longest streak in GSC history. It was his sixth game this season with three or more touchdown passes and seventh with 300 passing yards or more, finishing with 364 yards. Parker rushed for a seven-yard touchdown with 4:42 remaining in the game, and the Tigers trailed 31-29. Harding answered three minutes later when junior Alan Webster broke several tackles before scoring on a 32-yard run to give the Bisons a morecomfortable 38-29 lead with 1:55 left. Ouachita Baptist wasn’t finished scoring, however, as Parker passed for his second touchdown of the game, completing a three-yarder to Tony Taylor to trail 38-36 with 18 seconds remaining. Harding recovered the following onside kick and took a knee to run down the clock and seal the victory. Ross broke the Harding single-season kickoff return yardage record of Lafe Caton, father of current Bisons Zach and Cade Caton. Ross fielded two kickoffs for 40 yards on Saturday and finished the season with 826 yards. Harding junior Tracy Brown finished with 13 tackles and a forced fumble. Sophomores Jermaine Blanchard and Kyle Young each had 10 tackles.

Game Notes

• Knighton passed for his sixth 3+ tourchdown game and his seventh 300+ yard game of the season. • Harding secured its fourth consecutive winning season. • Adams had two receiving touchdowns for the second time in 2007. • Brown tied the Harding season-high with 13 tackles. • Harding averaged a season-best 6.7 yards per rush and 7.7 yards per play. • Attendance: 1,900. • Harding Player of the Game: WR Kurt Adams

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• Knighton passed for seven touchdowns, a new school record, and earned d2football. com National Offensive Player of the Week and GSC Offensive Player of the Week. • Knighton’s 46 completions ranked fourth all-time in NCAA II and was a GSC record. • The game’s 70 first downs was a new NCAA II record, breaking the old record of 67. • Harding completed passes to 10 different receivers, one short of the school record. • Attendance: 5,600 • Harding Player of the Game: QB David Knighton

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2007 ::: OFFICIAL STATISTICS 2007 ::: GAME RESULTS

Punt Returns

Results Date Opponent Aug. 30, 2007 Southwest Baptist Sep. 08, 2007 at Missouri Southern Sep. 13, 2007 *#3 North Alabama Sep. 22, 2007 *at Arkansas-Monticello Sep. 29, 2007 *at West Alabama Oct. 04, 2007 *West Georgia Oct. 20, 2007 *at Southern Arkansas Oct. 27, 2007 *at Henderson State Nov. 03, 2007 *Arkansas Tech Nov. 10, 2007 *Ouachita Baptist * denotes Gulf South Conference game

W/L W L L L W W W(ot) L W W

Score 43-40 20-48 17-58 32-48 36-35 49-31 31-24 19-22 62-55 38-36

Attn. 2700 5235 3100 3396 5268 2700 5437 5019 5600 1900

Record All Games Gulf South Conference Non-Conference

OVERALL 6-4 5-3 1-1

HOME 4-1 3-1 1-0

AWAY 2-3 2-2 0-1

1st 92 107

2nd 97 119

3rd 84 95

4th 67 76

OT 7 0

TOTAL 347 397

AVG. 34.7 39.7

Rushing Alan Webster Calvin Roberts Ardell Briggs David Knighton Zac Ross Brandon Moreland Teddy Luke Micah Canterbury Zach Tribble TEAM Total Opponents

GP 10 10 9 10 10 3 10 10 5 10 10 10

Att Gain Loss Net 93 600 4 596 78 424 29 395 25 168 8 160 82 288 176 112 8 49 1 48 5 39 13 26 10 8 6 2 1 0 1 -1 1 0 4 -4 14 0 98 -98 317 1576 340 1236 455 2663 277 2386

Avg 6.4 5.1 6.4 1.4 6.0 5.2 0.2 -1.0 -4.0 -7.0 3.9 5.2

TD Long Avg/G 3 52 59.6 5 56 39.5 2 70 17.8 3 34 11.2 1 23 4.8 0 29 8.7 0 2 0.2 0 0 -0.1 0 0 -0.8 0 2 -9.8 14 70 123.6 25 91 238.6

Passing David Knighton Zac Ross Zach Tribble Brandon Moreland Total Opponents

G 10 10 5 3 10 10

Effic 142.88 150.80 83.20 0.00 142.47 140.36

Att‑Cmp‑Int 297-453-12 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 299-457-12 205-348-7

Pct Yds 65.6 3198 50.0 24 100.0 -2 0.0 0 65.4 3220 58.9 2559

TD Lng 32 66 0 24 0 0 0 0 32 66 25 80

Avg/G 319.8 2.4 -0.4 0.0 322.0 255.9

receiving Ardell Briggs Zac Ross Alan Webster Calvin Roberts Kurt Adams Jordan Watson Julian Firman Jonathan Paulson Daniel Phipps Heath Adams Cade Caton Total Opponents

G 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 7 10 10

No. 50 49 39 37 33 32 21 16 14 7 1 299 205

Yds 522 512 396 242 503 414 173 189 151 112 6 3220 2559

Avg 10.4 10.4 10.2 6.5 15.2 12.9 8.2 11.8 10.8 16.0 6.0 10.8 12.5

No. 18 2 1 21 14

Yds 134 23 9 166 139

Avg 7.4 11.5 9.0 7.9 9.9

TD 0 0 0 0 1

Long 34 0 9 34 55

No. 2 2 1 1 1 7 12

Yds -2 21 8 34 24 85 180

Avg -1.0 10.5 8.0 34.0 24.0 12.1 15.0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 1 21 8 34 24 34 52

No. 32 11 8 7 1 1 1 1 1 63 55

Yds 826 253 137 119 -9 -4 0 0 4 1326 1104

Avg 25.8 23.0 17.1 17.0 -9.0 -4.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 21.0 20.1

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 67 55 27 23 0 0 0 0 4 67 100

Interceptions Tracy Brown Rashad Rayner Rocky Hall Carron Conner Morgan Toline Total Opponents

Kick Returns

Score by Quarters Harding Opponents

Zac Ross Daniel Phipps Billy McGahee Total Opponents

TD 4 4 5 2 7 6 0 2 2 0 0 32 25

Long 48 39 35 28 53 66 26 26 30 30 6 66 80

Avg/G 58.0 51.2 39.6 24.2 50.3 41.4 17.3 18.9 15.1 22.4 0.9 322.0 255.9

Zac Ross Ardell Briggs Teddy Luke Billy McGahee Nate Ware Alan Webster Luke Johns Kurt Adams Jordan Huckeba Total Opponents

Scoring TD Ryan Ferrell 0 Alan Webster 8 Kurt Adams 7 Calvin Roberts 7 Ardell Briggs 6 Jordan Watson 6 Zac Ross 5 David Knighton 3 Daniel Phipps 2 Jonathan Paulson 2 TEAM 0 Total 46 Opponents 53

|‑‑‑‑----‑‑--- PATs ---‑----‑‑‑‑‑| FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points 9-14 36-40 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 63 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 0-0 0-0 0-1 1 0-0 0 0 38 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 30 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 1-3 0 0 20 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 2 4 9-14 36-40 1-2 1 1-4 0 2 347 9-15 42-48 1-1 2 2-4 0 2 397

Field Goals FGM‑FGA Pct 01‑19 20‑29 30‑39 40‑49 Ryan Ferrell 9-14 64.3 0-0 0-2 5-7 4-5

50‑99 0-0

Lg Blk 43 1

Punting Micah Canterbury Zach Tribble Total Opponents

No. Yds 46 1681 6 174 52 1855 49 1902

Avg 36.5 29.0 35.7 38.8

Long 65 44 65 64

TB 2 0 2 5

FC 5 0 5 9

I20 9 2 11 15

Blkd 0 0 0 2

All Purpose Zac Ross Alan Webster Ardell Briggs Calvin Roberts Kurt Adams Total Opponents

G Rush 10 48 10 596 9 160 10 395 10 0 10 1236 10 2386

Rec 512 396 522 242 503 3220 2559

PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 134 826 0 1520 152.0 0 -4 0 988 98.8 0 253 0 935 103.9 0 0 0 637 63.7 0 0 0 503 50.3 166 1326 85 6033 603.3 139 1104 180 6368 636.8

NOTE: Players in bold are returning for the 2008 season.

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2007 ::: OFFICIAL STATISTICS 2007 HARDING BISONS GAME-BY-GAME STATS First Downs DATE OPP. Tot Ru Pa Pn 8/30 SBU 18 7 10 1 9/08 at MSSU 13 7 4 2 9/13 UNA 22 4 13 5 9/22 at UAM 21 5 14 2 9/29 at UWA 25 7 16 2 10/04 UWG 31 14 16 1 10/20 at SAU 16 10 5 1 10/27 at HSU 26 7 15 4 11/04 ATU 39 11 28 0 11/10 OBU 27 7 17 3

Rush Att-Yds 30-97 26-144 27-53 28-95 42-133 64-211 38-196 30-92 32-145 20-134

Passing Att-Cp-I-Yds 28-45-1-280 24-35-3-161 35-51-1-327 29-55-1-326 27-42-1-341 26-43-0-401 19-29-0-162 31-50-1-329 46-62-2-529 34-45-2-364

# of Plays 75 61 78 83 84 87 67 80 94 65

Tot. TDs Yds. Ru P Rt 377 3 3 0 305 1 2 0 380 0 2 0 421 1 3 0 474 2 2 0 548 1 5 0 358 2 2 0 421 0 3 0 674 2 7 0 498 2 3 0

3rd Down 5-15 3-13 7-16 5-16 6-17 5-13 4-15 8-16 7-13 7-12

Tot. TDs Yds. Ru P Rt 519 0 4 0 463 1 4 1 606 4 4 0 812 3 4 0 344 4 0 1 439 1 3 0 325 2 1 0 394 2 1 0 532 5 2 1 511 3 2 0

3rd Down 4-15 6-17 5-10 9-18 2-11 5-14 4-18 8-15 12-21 8-17

4th Down 1-4 1-1 0-4 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1

Red Zone 4-5 3-4 1-3 2-4 5-6 4-4 3-3 2-2 8-8 2-3

Punting No.-Avg 6-30.8 6-36.3 2-40.5 7-36.6 5-32.2 6-38.2 8-37.0 6-33.8 4-39.5 5-34.0

Time/ Poss. 30:45 24:16 32:29 28:10 32:38 32:27 27:46 29:16 31:00 25:06

2007 HARDING BISONS OPPONENTS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATS

DATE 8/30 9/08 9/13 9/22 9/29 10/04 10/20 10/27 11/04 11/10

OPP. SBU at MSSU UNA at UAM at UWA UWG at SAU at HSU ATU OBU

First Downs Tot Ru Pa Pn 28 10 14 4 22 14 8 0 28 9 16 3 31 14 15 2 19 13 4 2 22 3 18 1 21 12 6 3 21 15 5 1 31 14 16 0 26 17 8 1

Rush Att-Yds 26-140 47-245 37-248 48-328 50-248 25-66 54-217 48-273 59-288 61-333

Passing Att-Cp-I-Yds 40-62-2-379 18-29-0-218 28-39-0-358 27-45-1-484 10-19-0-96 32-50-0-373 7-24-0-108 7-20-2-121 21-39-2-244 15-21-0-178

# of Plays 88 76 76 93 69 75 78 68 98 82

Total 69 67 66 63 62 43 43 38 38 35 34 31 29 28 27 24 18 18 18 14 14 13 13 10 9 6 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1

ForLoss 3.5-14 2.5-4 4.5-16 1.5-2 3.0-4 3.0-20 4.0-14 3.5-15 3.0-4 1.5-7 3.0-4 7.0-32 7.5-23 1.0-3 5.5-33 1.0-6 1.5-3 2.5-5 0.5-1 2.5-5 - - - - 1.0-1 - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Red Zone 6-7 2-2 7-9 2-4 2-3 3-3 3-4 2-3 7-7 5-5

Punting No.-Avg 6-37.0 5-40.6 1-34.0 3-25.3 4-26.8 6-43.0 10-36.8 5-40.4 5-49.4 4-46.2

Time/ Poss. 29:15 35:44 27:31 31:50 27:22 27:33 32:14 30:44 29:00 34:54

TEAM STATISTICS

2007 ::: DEFENSIVE STATISTICS GP UT AT Kyle Young 10 31 38 Rocky Hall 10 39 28 Jermaine Blanchard 9 34 32 Tracy Brown 10 35 28 Braden Binkley 10 22 40 Steve Hudson 10 27 16 Jeremy Townsend 10 18 25 Keenan Kitchen 10 10 28 Andrew Jackson 10 13 25 Rashad Rayner 10 21 14 Jason Thomasson 10 16 18 Michael Solano 10 16 15 Marcus Jones 8 17 12 Morgan Toline 10 18 10 Ray Hatfield 10 14 13 Carron Conner 10 15 9 Corwin Brown 10 6 12 J. McCoy 10 7 11 Josh Brown 10 4 14 Freddy Melifonwu 10 7 7 Billy McGahee 10 13 1 Jordan Huckeba 10 6 7 Cam Clark 9 9 4 Landon Taylor 10 6 4 Roger Hurts 8 2 7 Zach Caton 10 4 2 R.F. Hendricks 10 4 1 Ryan Ferrell 10 3 1 Ty Taylor 5 - 4 Joseph Mahaffey 4 1 3 Aaron Morton 10 - 3 Seth Woodason 4 1 2 Alan Webster 10 1 1 David Knighton 10 1 1 Brad Parker 10 - 2 M. Morningstar 8 - 2 Julian Firman 10 2 - 8 players with

4th Down 1-1 2-2 0-1 3-4 1-3 0-1 1-2 0-1 2-3 3-3

Sacks 1.5-12 - 0.5-1 - - 1.0-9 1.0-5 2.0-10 - - - 2.5-22 1.5-4 - 1.0-8 - 0.5-2 - - 0.5-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Int - 1-8 - 2--2 - - - - - 2-21 - - - 1-24 - 1-34 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BrUp 3 3 - 2 1 2 1 1 - 3 1 2 - 2 - 1 - - - - 1 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - -

FR 3 3 - 1 - 2 - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FF 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 -

HU SCORING 347 Points Per Game 34.7 FIRST DOWNS 238 Rushing 79 Passing 138 Penalty 21 RUSHING YARDAGE 1236 Yards gained rushing 1576 Yards lost rushing 340 Rushing Attempts 317 Average Per Rush 3.9 Average Per Game 123.6 TDs Rushing 14 PASSING YARDAGE 3220 Att‑Comp‑Int 457-299-12 Average Per Pass 7.0 Average Per Catch 10.8 Average Per Game 322.0 TDs Passing 32 TOTAL OFFENSE 4456 Total Plays 774 Average Per Play 5.8 Average Per Game 445.6 KICK RETURNS: #‑YARDS 63-1326 Average Per Return 21.0 PUNT RETURNS: #‑YARDS 21-166 Average Per Return 7.9 INT RETURNS: #‑YARDS 7-85 Average Per Return 12.1 FUMBLES‑LOST 18-10 PENALTIES‑YARDS 82-723 Average Per Game 72.3 PUNTS‑YARDS 52-1855 Average Per Punt 35.7 Net Punt Average 32.2 TIME OF POSS./GAME 29:23 3RD‑DOWN CONV. 57/146 3rd-Down Pct. 39% 4TH‑DOWN CONV. 5/15 4th-Down Pct. 33% SACKS BY-YARDS 13-80 MISC YARDS 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 46 Field Goal Attempts 9-14 PAT-Attempts 36-40 ATTENDANCE 16,000 Games/Avg. Per Game 5/3,200

OPP 397 39.7 249 121 110 18 2386 2663 277 455 5.2 238.6 25 2559 348-205-7 7.4 12.5 255.9 25 4945 803 6.2 494.5 55-1104 20.1 14-139 9.9 12-180 15.0 26-14 83-672 67.2 49-1902 38.8 33.4 30:37 63/156 40% 13/21 62% 30-196 1 53 9-15 42-48 24,355 5/4,871

2007 ::: STARTERS/SEASON HIGHS OFFENSE LT LG C Southwest Baptist Missouri Southern North Alabama Arkansas-Monticello West Alabama West Georgia Southern Arkansas Henderson State Arkansas Tech Ouachita Baptist

DEFENSE Southwest Baptist Missouri Southern North Alabama Arkansas-Monticello West Alabama West Georgia Southern Arkansas Henderson State Arkansas Tech Ouachita Baptist

Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons

Conn Conn Conn Conn Conn Conn Conn Conn Conn Conn

Solano Solano Solano Solano Solano Hatfield Hatfield Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen

Kitchen Kitchen Jackson Jackson Jackson Kitchen Jackson Jackson Jackson C. Brown

Greer Greer Greer Cruce Cruce Cruce Cruce Cruce Cruce Cruce

Parker Parker Parker Parker Parker Parker Parker Parker Parker Parker

Walker Walker Boatright Boatright Boatright Boatright Greer Greer Greer Greer

K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams K. Adams H. Adams

Phillips Firman Phillips Phillips Firman Firman Firman Firman Firman Firman

H. Adams H. Adams Paulson Paulson Paulson Paulson Ross Paulson Paulson Paulson

Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton Knighton

Roberts Roberts Webster Webster Webster Webster Webster Webster Webster Roberts

DL LB LB LB C. Brown C. Brown C. Brown C. Brown Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones

Townsend Townsend Townsend Young Townsend Young Young Young Young Young

Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley Binkley

ROV CB CB

Blanchard Toline T. Brown Blanchard Toline T. Brown Blanchard Toline T. Brown Blanchard Kitchen (DL) Rayner Blanchard Hatfield (DL) Rayner Blanchard Solano Rayner Blanchard Solano Rayner Blanchard Solano Rayner Hudson Solano Rayner Blanchard Huckeba Rayner

Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner

RB K Briggs Briggs Briggs Briggs Briggs Briggs Briggs Briggs Briggs Ross

Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell Ferrell

Hudson Hudson Hudson T. Brown T. Brown T. Brown T. Brown T. Brown T. Brown T. Brown

Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall

Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury

KEY: (Offense) LT - Left Tackle, LG - Left Guard, C - Center, RG - Right Guard, RT - Right Tackle, WR - Wide Receiver, QB - Quarterback, RB - Running Back, K - Kicker. (Defense) DL - Defensive Lineman, LB - Linebacker, ROV - Rover, CB - Cornerback, FS - Free Safety, SS - Strong Safety, P - Punter.

2007 ::: HARDING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM HIGHS

7 125

Games quarterback David Knighton passed for 300 or more yards last season.

Most yards a single Harding receiver totaled during a game. Kurt Adams accomplished the feat against Arkansas-Monticello, and Zac Ross did the same against Arkansas Tech.

TEAM HIGHS Rushes.....................................................................44 Yards Rushing.................................................... 196 Yards Per Rush.....................................................6.7 TD Rushes................................................................. 3 Pass attempts........................................................62 Pass completions.................................................46 Yards Passing...................................................... 529 Yards Per Pass.......................................................9.3 TD Passes.................................................................. 7 Total Plays...............................................................94 Total Offense...................................................... 674 Yards Per Play.......................................................7.7 Points.......................................................................62 Sacks By..................................................................... 5 First Downs............................................................39 Penalties.................................................................12 Penalty Yards...................................................... 123 Turnovers.................................................................. 5 Interceptions By..................................................... 2 ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................

vs West Georgia at Southern Arkansas vs Ouachita Baptist vs Southwest Baptist vs Arkansas Tech vs Arkansas Tech vs Arkansas Tech vs West Georgia vs Arkansas Tech vs Arkansas Tech vs Arkansas Tech vs Ouachita Baptist vs Arkansas Tech at Southern Arkansas vs Arkansas Tech at West Alabama at West Alabama at Missouri Southern vs Southwest Baptist at Henderson State vs Arkansas Tech

INDIVIDUAL HIGHS Rushes..............................................16 Yards Rushing............................. 121 TD Rushes.......................................... 1 Long Rush.......................................70 Pass attempts.................................62 Pass completions..........................46 Yards Passing............................... 529 TD Passes........................................... 7 Long Pass.........................................66 Receptions......................................10 ................................................................. Yards Receiving.......................... 125 ................................................................. TD Receptions.................................. 2 Long Reception.............................66 Field Goals......................................... 3 Long Field Goal.............................43 Punts................................................... 8 Punting Avg................................ 42.2 Long Punt........................................65 Long Punt Return.........................34 Long Kickoff Return.....................67 Tackles..............................................13 ................................................................. Sacks................................................1.5 Tackles For Loss............................2.0 Interceptions.................................... 2 .................................................................

Alan Webster at Southern Arkansas Alan Webster at Southern Arkansas 14 times Ardell Briggs at Missouri Southern David Knighton vs Arkansas Tech David Knighton vs Arkansas Tech David Knighton vs Arkansas Tech David Knighton vs Arkansas Tech David Knighton vs West Georgia Ardell Briggs at Henderson State Zac Ross vs Arkansas Tech Kurt Adams at Arkansas-Monticello Zac Ross vs Arkansas Tech 5 times Jordan Watson vs West Georgia Ryan Ferrell at West Alabama Ryan Ferrell vs West Georgia Micah Canterbury at Southern Arkansas Micah Canterbury vs West Georgia Micah Canterbury at Southern Arkansas Zac Ross at West Alabama Zac Ross at Southern Arkansas Kyle Young vs West Georgia Tracy Brown vs Ouachita Baptist Kyle Young at Southern Arkansas 6 times Tracy Brown at Henderson State Rashad Rayner vs Arkansas Tech

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2007 ::: AWARDS/GSC STATISTICS 2007 ::: GSC FINAL STANDINGS

Conference

Harding in the Final GSC Stats

• TEAM

Overall

Pct.

Scoring Offense

3rd

34.7

Net Punting

5th

Delta State

1.000

.833

Scoring Defense

9th

39.7

Turnover Margin

4th

-1

Valdosta State

.875

.929

Pass Offense

1st

322.0

Pass Efficiency

2nd

142.5

North Alabama

.875

.833

Pass Defense

10th

355.9

Pass Def. Efficiency 10th

140.4

Henderson State

.750

.700

Rushing Offense

10th

123.6

First Downs

5th

Harding

.625

.600

Rushing Defense

10th

238.6

Opp. First Downs

8th

249

Arkansas Tech

.375

.500

Total Offense

2nd

445.6

3rd Down Conv.

5th

39.0

Arkansas-Monticello

.375

.364

Total Defense

11th

494.5

Opp. 3rd Down

7th

40.4

Ouachita Baptist

.250

.400

Kickoff Returns

6th

21.0

Sacks by

9th

Southern Arkansas

.250

.300

Punt Returns

6th

7.9

Sacks against

8th

West Georgia

.125

.182

West Alabama

.000

.100

Team

• INDIVIDUAL Rushing

All-America David Knighton, QB

Associated Press Little All-America - 1st Team

D2 Football All-America - Honorable Mention

All-Southeast Region

Alan Webster David Knighton

59.6

David Knighton

Ryan Ferrell

1st 319.8

Ryan Ferrell

2nd 142.9

Ryan Ferrell

Football Gazette (1st Team)

Daktronics (1st Team)

Receptions/Game

David Knighton, QB

Football Gazette (2nd Team)

Ardell Briggs

4th

5.56

Daktronics (1st Team)

Zac Ross

8th

4.90

Sacks

Zac Ross, KR

Football Gazette (3rd Team)

Receiving Yards/Game

All-Gulf South Conference Ross Conn, OL

1st Team

David Knighton, QB

1st Team

GSC Offensive Player of the Year

Harding’s GSC Players of the Week Zac Ross - Special Teams - Sept. 22 8 kickoff returns for 199 yards at Arkansas-Monticello David Knighton - Offensive - Oct. 6 26-of-43, 401 yards, 5 TD vs. West Georgia David Knighton - Offensive - Nov. 3 46-of-62, 529 yards, 7 TD vs. Arkansas Tech

Ardell Briggs

1st 331.0

Zac Ross

Ryan Ferrell

9th

58.0

3rd

152.0

Kyle Young

6th

90.0

14th

6.9

(None)

Forced Fumbles

Fumbles Recovered

(None)

Punt Return Avg. 7th

7.4

Punting

64.3

(None)

Zac Ross

4th

Tackles for Loss

Interceptions

0.90

Tackles

All-Purpose

4th

PAT Pct.

Ross Conn, OL

6.3

Field Goal Percentage

Total Offense David Knighton

2nd

Field Goals

Pass Efficiency

238

Scoring, Kickers 6th

Passing Avg/Game

32.2

Jermaine Blanchard 3rd

Kyle Young

1st

Rocky Hall

1st

Passes Defended

Micah Canterbury 9th

36.5

(None)

Scoring

Ryan Ferrell

5th

6.3

Academic All-Gulf South Conference Name

Yr.

GPA

Major

Pos.

Braden Binkley

4.00

Management

Corwin Brown

3.54

Social Work

Ryan Ferrell

3.38

Marketing

Harding in the Final NCAA ii Stats

Julian Firman

3.58

Exercise Science

Team (Top 50)

Jordan Huckeba

3.83

Health/Kinesiology/Coaching

Passing Offense

3rd (322.0 yards per game)

Jonathan Paulson

3.95

Humanities

Total Offense

21st (445.6 yards per game)

Jeff Walker

3.69

Health/Kinesiology/Coaching

Fumbles Recovered

27th (14 recoveries)

Scoring Offense

31st (34.7 points per game)

Team Passing Efficiency

33rd (142.47)

Turnovers Lost

50th (22 turnovers)

Individual (Top 50) David Knighton

3rd in Total Offense (331.0)

David Knighton

3rd in Passing Yards per Game (319.8)

David Knighton

11th in Passing Yards (3,198)

Zac Ross

22nd in All-Purpose Yards (152.0)

David Knighton

28th in Passing Efficiency (142.9)

Ryan Ferrell

30th in Field Goals per Game (0.9)

Zac Ross

36th in Kickoff Return Yards (25.8)

Ardell Briggs

41st in Receptions per Game (5.6)

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ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Name

Yr.

GPA

Major

Pos.

Julian Firman

3.58

Exercise Science

Jordan Huckeba

3.83

Health/Kinesiology/Coaching

Jonathan Paulson

3.95

Humanities

Jeff Walker

3.69

Health/Kinesiology/Coaching

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2007 ::: AWARDS/GSC HARDINGSTATISTICS HISTORY WWW.HARDINGSPORT S.C OM ::: 57 RECORDS • ALL-AMERICANS • LETTERMEN • POSTSEASON

TEAM SEASON RECORDS RUSHING Rushing yards 1. 3565 (563-3565) - 1972 2. 2267 (495-2267) - 1973 3. 2214 (450-2214) - 1996 4. 2178 (530-2178) - 1985 5. 2114 (487-2114) - 1965

Passes had intercepted 1. 29 (126-284-29) - 1968 2. 24 (175-344-24) - 1992 24 (139-285-24) - 1976 4. 22 (61-206-22) - 1979 22 (99-272-22) - 1988 22 (94-212-22) - 1982

Rushing attempts 1. 568 (568-2061) - 1976 2. 563 (563-3565) - 1972 3. 562 (562-1743) - 1980 4. 561 (561-2038) - 1983 5. 532 (532-1614) - 1978

Pass completion pct 1. 65.4 (299-457-12) - 2007 2. 57.5 (196-341-10) - 2002 3. 57.3 (211-368-17) - 2005 4. 57.3 (165-288-16) - 2006 5. 56.8 (142-250-14) - 1994

Rushing TDs 1. 36 - 1972 2. 22 - 1997 22 - 1996 4. 20 - 1973 5. 19 - 1976 19 - 2000 19 - 1978

Pass efficiency 1. 142.5 (299-457-12) - 2007 2. 138.3 (196-341-10) - 2002 3. 134.4 (165-288-16) - 2006 4. 131.0 (196-360-11) - 1999 5. 127.9 (216-398-11) - 2000

Average yards/rush 1. 6.33 (563-3565) - 1972 2. 4.92 (450-2214) - 1996 3. 4.58 (495-2267) - 1973 4. 4.57 (448-2047) - 1997 5. 4.38 (435-1904) - 1971 Rushing yards/game 1. 324.1 (11 games) - 1972 2. 234.9 (9 games) - 1965 3. 226.7 (10 games) - 1973 4. 221.4 (10 games) - 1996 5. 217.8 (10 games) - 1985

PASSING Pass attempts 1. 457 (299-457-12) - 2007 2. 398 (216-398-11) - 2000 3. 393 (207-393-17) - 2004 4. 392 (197-392-20) - 2003 5. 368 (211-368-17) - 2005 Pass completions 1. 299 (299-457-12) - 2007 2. 216 (216-398-11) - 2000 3. 211 (211-368-17) - 2005 4. 207 (207-393-17) - 2004 5. 197 (197-392-20) - 2003 Passing yards 1. 3220 (299-457-12) - 2007 2. 2770 (216-398-11) - 2000 3. 2678 (196-360-11) - 1999 4. 2670 (197-392-20) - 2003 5. 2576 (196-341-10) - 2002 Passing TDs 1. 32 - 2007 2. 25 - 2000 3. 24 - 2002 4. 22 - 1999 22 - 2006

Average yards/pass 1. 7.8 (116-249-12) - 1996 2. 7.6 (196-341-10) - 2002 3. 7.5 (165-288-16) - 2006 4. 7.4 (196-360-11) - 1999 5. 7.2 (142-250-14) - 1994 Average yards/completion 1. 16.9 (57-141-9) - 1984 2. 16.7 (116-249-12) - 1996 3. 16.4 (50-123-13) - 1985 4. 16.3 (90-210-13) - 1987 5. 15.8 (75-192-18) - 1978 Passing yards/game 1. 322.0 (10 games) - 2007 2. 267.8 (10 games) - 1999 3. 267.0 (10 games) - 2003 4. 251.8 (11 games) - 2000 5. 234.2 (11 games) - 2002

RECEIVING Pass reception yards 1. 3220 (299-3220) - 2007 2. 2770 (216-2770) - 2000 3. 2678 (196-2678) - 1999 4. 2670 (197-2670) - 2003 5. 2576 (196-2576) - 2002 Pass receptions 1. 299 (299-3220) - 2007 2. 216 (216-2770) - 2000 3. 211 (211-2249) - 2005 4. 207 (207-2369) - 2004 5. 197 (197-2670) - 2003 Pass reception TDs 1. 32 - 2007 2. 25 - 2000 3. 24 - 2002 4. 22 - 1999 22 - 2006 Average yards/catch 1. 16.91 (57-964) - 1984

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JUNIOR KURT ADAMS and the rest of the Harding receivers rewrote the record book in 2007, setting season records in four receiving categories. The Bison offense scored 78 touchdowns and amassed 4,456 yards last season. 2. 16.73 (116-1941) - 1996 3. 16.36 (50-818) - 1985 4. 16.26 (90-1463) - 1987 5. 15.77 (75-1183) - 1978 Receptions/game 1. 29.90 (10 games) - 2007 2. 19.70 (10 games) - 2003 3. 19.64 (11 games) - 2000 4. 19.60 (10 games) - 1999 5. 19.18 (11 games) - 2005

TOTAL OFFENSE Total offense yards 1. 4632 (719-4632) - 1972 2. 4456 (774-4456) - 2007 3. 4163 (748-4163) - 2002 4. 4155 (699-4155) - 1996 5. 4053 (751-4053) - 2000 TDs responsible for 1. 78 - 2007 2. 70 - 2000 3. 66 - 2002 4. 64 - 1972 5. 60 - 1999 Total offense/game 1. 445.6 (10 games) - 2007 2. 421.1 (11 games) - 1972 3. 415.5 (10 games) - 1996 4. 378.5 (11 games) - 2002 5. 368.6 (10 games) - 1999

Total offense/play 1. 6.44 (719-4632) - 1972 2. 5.94 (699-4155) - 1996 3. 5.76 (774-4456) - 2007 4. 5.60 (658-3686) - 1999 5. 5.60 (634-3551) - 2006 All purpose yards 1. 6033 - 2007 2. 5735 - 1972 3. 5657 - 2002 4. 5628 - 2000 5. 5483 - 1996 All purpose yards/game 1. 603.3 (10 games) - 2007 2. 548.3 (10 games) - 1996 3. 521.4 (11 games) - 1972 4. 514.3 (11 games) - 2002 5. 511.6 (11 games) - 2000

SCORING Total points scored 1. 355 (50 TD, 38 PAT, 5 FG) - 1972 2. 347 (46 TD, 38 PAT, 9 FG) - 2007 3. 345 (45 TD, 39 PAT, 10 FG) - 2000 4. 333 (42 TD, 36 PAT, 13 FG) - 2002 5. 318 (40 TD, 37 PAT, 12 FG) - 1996 Touchdowns scored 1. 50 (36 rush, 14 rcv) - 1972 2. 46 (14 rush, 32 rcv) - 2007 3. 45 (19 rush, 25 rcv, 1 ret) - 2000 4. 42 (16 rush, 24 rcv, 2 ret) - 2002 5. 40 (22 rush, 12 rcv, 6 ret) - 1996

TEAM SEASON RECORDS EXTRA POINTS PAT kicks made 1. 36 (36-40) - 2007 36 (36-45) - 1972 3. 34 (34-40) - 2002 4. 33 (33-34) - 1999 33 (33-34) - 2000 PAT kicks attempted 1. 45 (36-45) - 1972 2. 40 (34-40) - 2002 40 (36-40) - 2007 4. 34 (32-34) - 1996 34 (33-34) - 2000 34 (33-34) - 1999 PAT kick pct 1. 100.0 (17-17) - 1988 100.0 (19-19) - 1965 100.0 (10-10) - 1982 100.0 (27-27) - 2005 5. 97.1 (33-34) - 1999 97.1 (33-34) - 2000

FIELD GOALS Field goals made 1. 14 (14-21) - 1999 14 (14-22) - 2003 14 (14-28) - 1990 4. 13 (13-18) - 2004 13 (13-19) - 2002

2 (60-1975) - 1993 2 (61-2091) - 1987 2 (66-2308) - 2000 2 (55-2070) - 2001 Average yards/punt 1. 43.37 (52-2255) - 1999 2. 41.74 (73-3047) - 1998 3. 41.55 (67-2784) - 1991 4. 40.83 (65-2654) - 1982 5. 40.48 (42-1700) - 1972

PUNT RETURNS Punt return yards 1. 384 (32-384) - 1966 2. 382 (36-382) - 2002 3. 376 (15-376) - 1967 4. 372 (30-372) - 1999 5. 364 (36-364) - 1977 Punt returns 1. 36 (36-301) - 1991 36 (36-364) - 1977 36 (36-382) - 2002 4. 33 (33-218) - 1987 5. 32 (32-331) - 1986 32 (32-384) - 1966 Punt return TDs 1. 2 - 1966 2 - 1990

Field goals attempted 1. 28 (14-28) - 1990 2. 23 (8-23) - 1976 3. 22 (14-22) - 2003 22 (7-22) - 1991 5. 21 (14-21) - 1999 21 (12-21) - 1996

Average yards/punt return 1. 25.07 (15-376) - 1967 2. 14.24 (17-242) - 1972 3. 12.40 (30-372) - 1999 4. 12.35 (26-321) - 1997 5. 12.00 (32-384) - 1966

Field goal pct 1. 72.2 (13-18) - 2004 2. 70.0 (7-10) - 1984 3. 69.2 (9-13) - 1997 4. 68.8 (11-16) - 2005 5. 68.4 (13-19) - 2002

Kick return yards 1. 1326 (63-1326) - 2007 2. 1203 (62-1203) - 2000 3. 938 (40-938) - 1980 4. 932 (42-932) - 2002 5. 923 (42-923) - 1998

PUNTING

Kick returns 1. 63 (63-1326) - 2007 2. 62 (62-1203) - 2000 3. 44 (44-812) - 2004 44 (44-855) - 2003 5. 43 (43-652) - 1988

Punt yards 1. 3047 (73-3047) - 1998 2. 2933 (86-2933) - 1977 3. 2880 (77-2880) - 1980 4. 2805 (78-2805) - 1989 5. 2784 (67-2784) - 1991 Punt attempts 1. 86 (86-2933) - 1977 2. 79 (79-2347) - 1964 3. 78 (78-2805) - 1989 4. 77 (77-2880) - 1980 5. 74 (74-2509) - 1979 Punts had blocked 1. 5 (61-2159) - 2004 2. 3 (44-1443) - 2006 3 (56-1987) - 2005 4. 2 (48-1842) - 2003 2 (57-2029) - 1983

KICK RETURNS

Kick return TDs 1. 1 - 1989 1 - 1966 Average yards/kick return 1. 24.58 (24-590) - 1966 2. 23.45 (40-938) - 1980 3. 22.45 (31-696) - 1975 4. 22.42 (38-852) - 1996 5. 22.19 (42-932) - 2002

INTERCEPTION RETURNS Interception return yards 1. 415 (21-415) - 1991

2. 335 (12-335) - 1996 3. 309 (16-309) - 1999 4. 281 (23-281) - 1976 5. 267 (23-267) - 1982

5. 81.0 (81-0/298) - 1998

Interceptions 1. 23 (23-281) - 1976 23 (23-267) - 1982 23 (23-237) - 1989 4. 21 (21-415) - 1991 5. 20 (20-196) - 1964 20 (20-172) - 2005 Interception return TDs 1. 5 - 1996 2. 2 - 1986 2 - 1999 2 - 1966 2 - 1968 2 - 1980 2 - 1969

FUMBLE RETURNS Fumble return yards 1. 104 (2-104) - 2004 2. 75 (4-75) - 2001 3. 64 (3-64) - 1999 4. 50 (3-50) - 2006 5. 47 (1-47) - 1998

Yards from tackles for loss 1. 437 (97-0/437) - 1997 2. 406 (75-26/406) - 2002 3. 402 (91-0/402) - 2001 4. 331 (77-0/331) - 1996 5. 330 (91-0/330) - 1999 Quarterback sacks 1. 42.0 (42-0/206) - 1987 2. 40.0 (40-0/239) - 1989 3. 36.0 (31-10/260) - 2002 36.0 (36-0/187) - 1988 5. 35.0 (35-0/0) - 1982 35.0 (29-12/279) - 2001 Yards from sacks 1. 279 (29-12/279) - 2001 2. 260 (31-10/260) - 2002 3. 239 (40-0/239) - 1989 4. 206 (42-0/206) - 1987 5. 198 (22-6/198) - 1999 Fumbles forced 1. 20 - 2000 2. 19 - 1996 19 - 1999 4. 18 - 2007 5. 17 - 1998 17 - 2004

Fumble returns 1. 4 (4-75) - 2001 2. 3 (3-64) - 1999 3 (3-50) - 2006 4. 2 (2-104) - 2004 2 (2-14) - 2005

Fumbles recovered 1. 23 - 2000 2. 22 - 1988 3. 20 - 1998 20 - 1996 5. 18 - 1983 18 - 1986

Fumble return TDs 1. 2 - 2001 2 - 2004

DEFENSE Total tackles 1. 1227 (437-790) - 1992 2. 1109 (326-783) - 1993 3. 1055 (594-461) - 1986 4. 1021 (388-633) - 1988 5. 1020 (581-439) - 1985 Unassisted tackles 1. 594 (594-461) - 1986 2. 581 (581-439) - 1985 3. 562 (562-421) - 1982 4. 546 (546-411) - 1996 5. 540 (540-333) - 1984

Pass breakups 1. 53 - 1992 2. 52 - 1996 3. 51 - 1986 4. 50 - 1993 5. 42 - 2005 42 - 1994 Blocked kicks 1. 6 - 1993 6 - 1991 6 - 1990 4. 5 - 2003 5. 4 - 1992

Assisted tackles 1. 790 (437-790) - 1992 2. 783 (326-783) - 1993 3. 642 (345-642) - 1991 4. 633 (388-633) - 1988 5. 563 (427-563) - 1989 Tackles for loss 1. 97.0 (97-0/437) - 1997 2. 91.0 (91-0/330) - 1999 91.0 (91-0/402) - 2001 4. 88.0 (75-26/406) - 2002

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TEAM GAME RECORDS RUSHING Most rushes 1. 77, Arkansas Tech; Nov 12, 1966 2. 73, at Maryville College; Oct 21, 1967 3. 70, Arkansas A&M; Oct 17, 1970 4. 68, Henderson State; Oct 25, 1986 5. 67, Southern Arkansas; Nov 04, 1978 67, Ouachita Baptist; Nov 12, 1983 67, Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 15, 1975 Most net yards rushing 1. 429, Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 15, 1975 429, Austin College; Sep 09, 1972 3. 394, at Arkansas Tech; Oct 13, 1973 4. 391, at Millsaps; Sep 16, 1972 5. 386, at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 11, 1972 6. 376, at Maryville College; Oct 21, 1967 7. 364, Mississippi College; Oct 28, 1972 8. 358, SW Oklahoma; Oct 01, 1994 9. 349, Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 10, 1973 10. 348, Ouachita Baptist; Oct 26, 1996 Highest average gain per rush (20 rushes) 1. 9.5, East Central; Sep 14, 1996 (36-343) 2. 9.3, Millsaps; Sep 16, 1972 (42-391) 3. 8.2, Austin College; Sep 09, 1972 (52-429) 4. 7.9, at Arkansas Tech; Oct 13, 1973 (50-394) 5. 7.8, Missouri Western; Sep 07, 1974 (42-329) Most rushing TDs scored 1. 6, at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 11, 1972 6, Austin College; Sep 09, 1972 3. 5, 9 times, last vs. West Alabama; Nov 03, 2001

PASSING Most passes attempted 1. 68, at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 2. 62, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 3. 56, Delta State; Oct 23, 2004 4. 55, at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 55, at Southwest Missouri; Sep 24, 1977 Most passes completed 1. 46, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 42, at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 3. 35, North Alabama; Sep 13, 2007 4. 34, Ouachita Baptist; Nov 10, 2007 5. 32, at Central Arkansas; Oct 09, 2004 32, at Delta State; Sep 30, 2000 Highest pct. passes completed (10 passes) 1. 83.3, at West Georgia; Oct 07, 2006 (20-24) 2. 76.0, Arkansas Tech; Oct 30, 1993 (19-25) 76.0, at TA&M-Comm.; Sep 01, 2001 (19-25) 4. 75.6, Ouachita Baptist; Nov 10, 2007 (34-45) 5. 75.0, at Northwood Inst.; Nov 01, 1969 (18-24) Most passing yards 1. 529, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 502, at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 3. 424, at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 4. 411, at Delta State; Sep 30, 2000 5. 401, West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 6. 385, at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 06, 1999 7. 367, West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 8. 364, Ouachita Baptist; Nov 10, 2007 9. 353, East Central; Oct 23, 1999 10. 348, Midwestern State; Sep 18, 1999

Most touchdown passes 1. 7, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 5, West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 3. 4, 7 times, last at SW Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 Most passes had intercepted 1. 7, at Central Arkansas; Nov 19, 1977 7, at Central Missouri; Oct 12, 1968 3. 6, at Mississippi College; Oct 23, 1976 4. 5, 10 times, last vs. SAU; Nov 13, 1993 Highest passing efficiency rating (11 attempts) 1. 275.5, Ouachita Baptist; Oct 26, 1996 2. 255.3, Langston; Oct 31, 1998 3. 247.5, Lane; Oct 17, 1987 4. 229.3, Lane; Sep 07, 1991 5. 213.5, North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000

TOTAL OFFENSE Most total offense plays 1. 97, at Southwest Missouri; Sep 12, 1998 2. 94, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 3. 92, Arkansas Tech; Nov 12, 1966 92, Northeastern State; Oct 09, 1993 5. 91, at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 Most total offense yards gained 1. 674, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 632, at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 3. 572, Ouachita Baptist; Oct 26, 1996 4. 549, at Millsaps; Sep 16, 1972 5. 548, West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 6. 547, SW Oklahoma; Oct 01, 1994 7. 545, at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 8. 544, at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 06, 1999 9. 538, at Tarleton State; Sep 20, 1997 10. 526, Mississippi College; Oct 28, 1972 Highest average gain per play 1. 9.7, at SW Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 (65-632) 2. 9.1, at Millsaps; Sep 16, 1972 (60-549) 3. 8.8, North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 (51-448) 4. 8.7, East Central; Sep 14, 1996 (56-485) 5. 8.2, Ouachita Baptist; Oct 26, 1996 (70-572) Most touchdowns scored 1. 10, Jonesboro Baptist; Oct 26, 1928 2. 9, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 9, Centenary; Sep 21, 1968 4. 8, at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 11, 1972 8, Austin College; Sep 09, 1972

KICKING

9, North Alabama; Sep 13, 2007 8, 6 times, last vs. UAM; Sep 22, 2007

Most kick return yards 1. 224, at Texas A&M-Commerce; Sep 07, 1996 2. 209, at Livingston State; Oct 18, 1980 3. 207, Southwest Baptist; Aug 30, 2007 4. 206, Valdosta State; Oct 14, 2000 5. 199, at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007

DEFENSE Most interceptions 1. 7, Lane; Sep 13, 1980 2. 6, at Central Arkansas; Nov 16, 1989 3. 5, 5 times last vs. Southern Ark.; Oct 19, 2006 Most interception return yards 1. 123, Northeastern State; Oct 09, 1999 2. 93, at Southwest Baptist; Aug 27, 2005 3. 92, at Valdosta State; Oct 13, 2001 4. 82, Lane; Sep 11, 1976 82, Centenary; Sep 21, 1968 Most tackles 1. 105, Henderson State; Oct 18, 2003 2. 99, Ouachita Baptist; Nov 10, 2007 99, at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 4. 98, Southern Arkansas; Nov 08, 2003 5. 97, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 Most quarterback sacks 1. 9.0, Missouri-Rolla; Aug 31, 2002 (7-4) 2. 7.0, West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 (6-2) 7.0, at West Georgia; Oct 12, 2002 (6-2) 7.0, Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 16, 2004 (4-6) 5. 6.0, 5 times, last at Delta State; Oct 22, 2005 Most tackles for loss 1. 15.0, Missouri-Rolla; Aug 31, 2002 (13-4) 2. 12.0, West Alabama; Nov 03, 2001 (12-0) 12.0, at West Georgia; Oct 12, 2002 (10-2) 12.0, at TAMU-Commerce; Sep 01, 2001 (12-0) 5. 11.0, West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 (11-0) 11.0, Delta State; Sep 29, 2001 (11-0) Most fumbles forced 1. 5, Ouachita Baptist; Nov 05, 2005 5, West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 5, at Central Arkansas; Oct 07, 2000 5, Tarleton State; Sep 02, 2000 5. 4, Henderson State; Oct 02, 2004 4, West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001

Most punt returns 1. 8, at West Georgia; Oct 12, 2002 8, Centenary; Sep 21, 1968 3. 7, 5 times, last at Arkansas Tech; Sep 28, 2002

Most fumbles recovered 1. 7, Tarleton State; Oct 30, 1976 2. 5, 11 times, last vs. Henderson State; Oct 02, 2004

Most punt return yards 1. 159, Millsaps; Oct 28, 1967 2. 134, Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 06, 1997 3. 120, at Ouachita Baptist; Oct 01, 1966 4. 119, Langston; Oct 31, 1998 5. 115, at Tarleton State; Sep 04, 1999

Most pass breakups 1. 12, West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 2. 10, Valdosta State; Sep 17, 2005 3. 9, Southwest Baptist; Aug 30, 2007 4. 8, West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 5. 7, 6 times, last vs. UAM; Oct 16, 2004

Most kick returns 1. 9, Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 9, Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 2001 9, Valdosta State; Oct 14, 2000

Most blocked kicks 1. 2, Southern Arkansas; Oct 19, 2006 2, at East Central; Sep 06, 2003 2, at West Georgia; Sep 10, 2005

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HARDING CAREER LEADERS RUSHING Alan Dixon Jim Howard Chris Pierson Glenn Segars Joe David Smith Chris Gilliam Allen Grieb Charles Jones Mike Vanlandingham Darrell Biggers

KICK RETURNS Years 1970-73 1964-67 1996-97 1982-87 1973-76 1994-97 1974-77 1966-69 1977-78 1988-91

G 41 38 20 34 42 34 43 39 21 40

Att 773 677 367 450 404 418 467 435 441 406

Yds 4214 2823 2483 1957 1877 1876 1746 1711 1695 1689

TD 34 16 17 13 15 17 11 15 15 8

Lg 90 23 80 75 68 63 31 49 35 80

Avg/C Avg/G 5.5 102.8 4.2 74.3 6.8 124.2 4.3 57.6 4.6 44.7 4.5 55.2 3.7 40.6 3.9 43.9 3.8 80.7 4.2 42.2

Year 2005-07 2000-03 2003-05 1991-94 1996-99 1988-91 1979-83 1975-78 1970-73 1966-69

G 29 34 30 35 28 42 42 43 41 39

Att-Cmp-Int 868-534-33 818-462-31 848-454-35 819-445-46 770-376-29 803-366-47 618-276-52 497-195-45 379-183-20 522-251-39

Yds TD 6121 56 5693 47 5474 38 5438 38 5027 44 4804 26 3607 19 2661 14 2618 22 2601 12

Pct Avg/G 61.5 211.1 56.5 167.4 53.5 182.5 54.3 155.4 48.8 179.5 45.6 114.4 44.7 85.9 39.2 61.9 48.3 63.9 48.1 66.7

Bruce Baldwin Robert Towns Lorne Latiker Jess Lanier Robert Akins Jon Newby Rock Long Randy Tribble Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shun Taylor Mickey Adkison

Years 2000-03 1968-71 1987-89 1996-99 1999-00 1991-94 2003-05 2001-05 1981-84 2002-03

G 40 40 31 37 19 32 32 42 37 18

Rec 209 201 97 95 101 100 115 121 105 106

TD 16 18 19 11 25 10 14 3 9 12

Avg/C Avg/G 12.4 64.7 12.7 63.8 19.6 61.5 17.9 46.1 16.7 88.9 15.9 49.5 13.5 48.4 11.6 33.4 13.3 37.6 12.8 75.2

Alan Dixon Joe David Smith Jim Howard Santiago Collins Chris Pierson Ronnie Peacock Jack Barber Daron Cathey Tony McCoy Aaron Evans

Years 1988-91 1986-89 1991-94 1990-93 1985-88 1990-93 1993-96 2000-03 1997-00 1991-94

G 42 40 42 41 40 42 40 42 40 42

PASSING David Knighton Freddie Langston Adam Lybrand Paul Mann Luke Cullins Tad Niblett Kyle Blickenstaff Cam Prock Tom Ed Gooden Jerry Copeland

Rec/G 5.2 5.0 3.1 2.6 5.3 3.1 3.6 2.9 2.8 5.9

No. 60 48 47 40 46 44 41 42 48 32

Yds 1237 1057 1053 999 999 959 935 897 878 826

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg 52 - - 89 - 47 - - - 67

Avg/R 20.6 22.0 22.4 25.0 21.7 21.8 22.8 21.4 18.3 25.8

Years 1980-82 2003-06 1991-94 1995-98 1975-76 1991-93 1971-74 1973-76 1998-01 1984-87

G 33 42 42 39 22 32 41 32 37 39

No. 23 18 17 13 11 11 11 11 10 10

Yds 148 96 245 118 146 133 113 109 152 152

TD 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Lg - 39 52 39 - 42 - - 35 -

Avg/R 6.4 5.3 14.4 9.1 13.3 12.1 10.3 9.9 15.2 15.2

Years 1970-73 1973-76 1964-67 2000-03 1996-97 1968-71 1972-74 1985-86 1981-82 1996-98

G 41 42 38 40 20 40 31 20 21 27

Rush 4214 1877 2823 101 2483 38 1161 993 1579 726

Rec 129 1201 241 2587 369 2553 1165 405 97 851

PR KR IR Total 0 1057 0 5400 71 878 0 4027 149 661 92 3966 621 512 0 3821 22 178 0 3052 159 7 0 2757 299 118 0 2743 381 897 0 2676 0 999 0 2675 0 999 0 2576

Avg/G 131.7 95.9 104.4 95.5 152.6 68.9 88.5 133.8 127.4 95.4

TOTAL OFFENSE UA 231 169 157 110 199 116 178 171 194 149

A Total 245 476 246 415 258 415 290 400 195 394 236 352 161 339 159 330 118 312 160 309

TFL-Yds 28.0-82 12.0-38 10.0-29 4.0-6 7.0-27 6.0-18 17.0-70 28.0-132 61.0-174 1.0-2

PD FF FR 3 0 2 19 0 6 17 0 9 19 0 5 11 0 3 12 0 1 5 3 5 6 3 7 3 8 5 0 5 0

PUNT RETURNS Jess Lanier Harry Lisle Santiago Collins Kevin Webb Mickey Adkison Daron Cathey Gerald Payne Jeremy Fairrow Eric Cook Robert Towns

G 42 41 41 27 21 34 19 20 42 10

ALL PURPOSE Yds 2587 2553 1906 1705 1690 1585 1548 1404 1393 1353

TACKLES Pat Gill John Spann Paul Simmons Eric Howell Brooks Davis Brooks Harrell Chris Howell Tim Polk Said Perez Lorne Latiker

Years 1991-94 1970-73 1978-81 1996-98 1981-82 1994-97 1983-84 1985-86 1973-76 2007

INTERCEPTIONS

RECEIVING Santiago Collins Ronnie Peacock Mike Alexander Marc Fager Gerald Payne Ron Sparkman David Feliciano Joe Price Mark Adkison Demarcus Calhoun

Aaron Walters Alan Dixon Lafe Caton Aaron Evans Tony McCoy Sedric McDaniel Bobby Jones Daron Cathey Joe David Smith Zac Ross

Years 1995-98 1966-67 2000-03 1977-82 1984-87 1986-86 1999-00 2004-05 1987-90 2003-06

David Knighton Adam Lybrand Freddie Langston Paul Mann Luke Cullins Tad Niblett Alan Dixon Kyle Blickenstaff Tom Ed Gooden Jim Howard

Years 2005-07 2003-05 2000-03 1991-94 1996-99 1988-91 1970-73 1979-82 1970-73 1964-67

G 29 30 34 35 28 42 41 42 41 38

Rush 389 808 -124 -59 -182 -207 4214 311 1002 2823

Pass 6121 5474 5693 5438 5027 4804 0 3607 2618 115

Total 6510 6282 5569 5379 4845 4597 4214 3918 3620 2938

Avg/G 224.5 209.4 163.8 153.7 173.0 109.5 102.8 93.3 88.3 77.3

Year 2000-03 1996-99 1980-83 2004-06 1989-92 1984-87 1991-94 1970-73 1974-76 2005-07

G 42 41 43 32 42 39 31 41 42 27

Att 70 72 63 48 74 42 28 34 28 14

Made 46 42 32 31 30 23 19 12 10 9

Lg 50 50 - 40 - - - - - 43

Pct 65.7 58.3 50.8 64.6 40.5 54.8 67.9 35.3 35.7 64.3

FIELD GOALS G 39 19 40 43 39 20 19 22 41 42

No. 74 40 54 52 64 38 28 40 53 37

Yds 740 679 621 544 438 381 354 337 322 309

TD 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0

Lg 35 - 56 - - - 53 46 27 45

Avg/R 10.0 17.0 11.5 10.5 6.8 10.0 12.6 8.4 6.1 8.4

Coy Nance Jeremy Thompson Steve Hunter Ben Davis Brent Goodwin Stu Varner Casey Smith Tom Ed Gooden David Skelton Ryan Ferrell

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HARDING CAREER LEADERS RUSHING Rushing yards 1. 4214 - Alan Dixon (773-4214) - 1970-73 2. 2823 - Jim Howard (677-2823) - 1964-67 3. 2483 - Chris Pierson (367-2483) - 1996-97 4. 1957 - Glenn Segars (450-1957) - 1982,84-87 5. 1877 - Joe David Smith (404-1877) - 1973-76 Rushing attempts 1. 773 - Alan Dixon (773-4214) - 1970-73 2. 677 - Jim Howard (677-2823) - 1964-67 3. 467 - Allen Grieb (467-1746) - 1974-77 4. 450 - Glenn Segars (450-1957) - 1982,84-87 5. 441 - Mike Vanlandingham (441-1695) - 1977-78 Rushing TDs 1. 34 - Alan Dixon - 1970-73 2. 18 - Lloyd Coakley - 1992-95 3. 17 - Chris Pierson - 1996-97 17 - Chris Gilliam - 1994-97 5. 16 - Jim Howard - 1964-67 16 - Ted Walters - 1972-75 Average yards/rush (minimum 100 attempts) 1. 6.77 - Chris Pierson (367-2483) - 1996-97 2. 5.86 - Jack Barber (198-1161) - 1972-74 3. 5.56 - Kenny Glass (142-790) - 1964-67 4. 5.53 - Robert Lolohea (220-1216) - 2001-02 5. 5.45 - Alan Dixon (773-4214) - 1970-73 Rushing yards/game (minimum 15 games) 1. 124.2 - Chris Pierson (20 games) - 1996-97 2. 102.8 - Alan Dixon (41 games) - 1970-73 3. 80.7 - Mike Vanlandingham (21 games) - 1977-78 4. 75.2 - Tony McCoy (21 games) - 1981-82 5. 74.3 - Jim Howard (38 games) - 1964-67

PASSING Pass attempts 1. 868 - David Knighton (534-868-33) - 2004-07 2. 848 - Adam Lybrand (454-848-35) - 2003-05 3. 819 - Paul Mann (445-819-46) - 1991-94 4. 818 - Freddie Langston (462-818-31) - 2000-03 5. 803 - Tad Niblett (366-803-47) - 1988-91 Pass completions 1. 534 - David Knighton (534-868-33) - 2004-07 2. 462 - Freddie Langston (462-818-31) - 2000-03 3. 454 - Adam Lybrand (454-848-35) - 2003-05 4. 445 - Paul Mann (445-819-46) - 1991-94 5. 376 - Luke Cullins (376-770-29) - 1997-99 Passing yards 1. 6121 - David Knighton (534-868-33) - 2004-07 2. 5693 - Freddie Langston (462-818-31) - 2000-03 3. 5474 - Adam Lybrand (454-848-35) - 2003-05 4. 5438 - Paul Mann (445-819-46) - 1991-94 5. 5027 - Luke Cullins (376-770-29) - 1997-99 Passing TDs 1. 56 - David Knighton - 2004-07 2. 47 - Freddie Langston - 2000-03 3. 44 - Luke Cullins - 1997-99 4. 38 - Paul Mann - 1991-94 38 - Adam Lybrand - 2003-05

Passes had intercepted 1. 52 - Kyle Blickenstaff (276-618-52) - 1979-82 2. 47 - Tad Niblett (366-803-47) - 1988-91 3. 46 - Paul Mann (445-819-46) - 1991-94 4. 45 - Cam Prock (195-497-45) - 1975-78 5. 39 - Jerry Copeland (251-522-39) - 1966-69 Pass completion pct (minimum 200 attempts) 1. 61.5 - David Knighton (534-868-33) - 2004-07 2. 58.1 - Alex Behel (132-227-6) - 1997-00 3. 56.5 - Freddie Langston (462-818-31) - 2000-03 4. 54.3 - Paul Mann (445-819-46) - 1991-94 5. 53.5 - Adam Lybrand (454-848-35) - 2003-05 Pass efficiency (minimum 200 attempts) 1. 134.4 - David Knighton (534-868-33) - 2004-07 2. 127.7 - Alex Behel (132-227-6) - 1997-00 3. 126.3 - Freddie Langston (462-818-31) - 2000-03 4. 115.0 - Luke Cullins (376-770-29) - 1997-99 5. 114.9 - Tom Ed Gooden (183-379-20) - 1970-73 Passing yards/game (minimum 15 games) 1. 211.1 - David Knighton (29 games) - 2004-07 2. 182.5 - Adam Lybrand (30 games) - 2003-05 3. 179.5 - Luke Cullins (28 games) - 1997-99 4. 167.4 - Freddie Langston (34 games) - 2000-03 5. 155.4 - Paul Mann (35 games) - 1991-94

RECEIVING Pass reception yards 1. 2587 - Santiago Collins (209-2587) - 2000-03 2. 2553 - Ronnie Peacock (201-2553) - 1968-71 3. 1906 - Mike Alexander (97-1906) - 1987-89 4. 1705 - Marc Fager (95-1705) - 1996-99 5. 1690 - Gerald Payne (101-1690) - 1999-00 Pass receptions 1. 209 - Santiago Collins (209-2587) - 2000-03 2. 201 - Ronnie Peacock (201-2553) - 1968-71 3. 121 - Joe Price (121-1404) - 2001,03-05 4. 115 - David Feliciano (115-1548) - 2003-05 5. 106 - Demarcus Calhoun (106-1353) - 2002-03 Pass reception TDs 1. 25 - Gerald Payne - 1999-00 2. 19 - Mike Alexander - 1987-89 3. 18 - Ronnie Peacock - 1968-71 4. 16 - Santiago Collins - 2000-03 5. 14 - David Feliciano - 2003-05 Average yards/catch (minimum 20 receptions) 1. 20.83 - John Orr (23-479) - 1975-78 2. 19.65 - Mike Alexander (97-1906) - 1987-89 3. 18.20 - Jack Barber (64-1165) - 1972-74 4. 17.95 - Marc Fager (95-1705) - 1996-99 5. 16.89 - Brian Polk (37-625) - 1996-97 Receptions/game (minimum 15 games) 1. 5.89 - Demarcus Calhoun (18 games) - 2002-03 2. 5.32 - Gerald Payne (19 games) - 1999-00 3. 5.22 - Santiago Collins (40 games) - 2000-03 4. 5.03 - Ronnie Peacock (40 games) - 1968-71 5. 3.73 - Drew Colon (22 games) - 1997-00

TOTAL OFFENSE Total offense yards 1. 6510 - David Knighton (1084-6510) - 2004-07 2. 6282 - Adam Lybrand (1120-6282) - 2003-05

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3. 5569 - Freddie Langston (939-5569) - 2000-03 4. 5379 - Paul Mann (948-5379) - 1991-94 5. 4845 - Luke Cullins (930-4845) - 1997-99 TDs responsible for 1. 64 - David Knighton - 2004-07 2. 51 - Freddie Langston - 2000-03 3. 48 - Adam Lybrand - 2003-05 4. 47 - Luke Cullins - 1997-99 5. 43 - Paul Mann - 1991-94 Total offense/game (minimum 15 games) 1. 224.5 - David Knighton (29 games) - 2004-07 2. 209.4 - Adam Lybrand (30 games) - 2003-05 3. 173.0 - Luke Cullins (28 games) - 1997-99 4. 163.8 - Freddie Langston (34 games) - 2000-03 5. 153.7 - Paul Mann (35 games) - 1991-94 Total offense/play (minimum 100 plays) 1. 6.75 - Chris Pierson (368-2483) - 1996-97 2. 6.12 - Clay Beason (390-2387) - 1993-96 3. 6.01 - David Knighton (1084-6510) - 2004-07 4. 5.93 - Freddie Langston (939-5569) - 2000-03 5. 5.90 - Alex Behel (274-1616) - 1997-00 All purpose yards 1. 5400 - Alan Dixon - 1970-73 2. 4027 - Joe D. Smith - 1973-76 3. 3966 - Jim Howard - 1964-67 4. 3821 - S. Collins - 2000-03 5. 3052 - Chris Pierson - 1996-97 All purpose yards/game (minimum 15 games) 1. 152.6 - Chris Pierson (20 games) - 1996-97 2. 133.8 - Daron Cathey (20 games) - 1985-86 3. 131.7 - Alan Dixon (41 games) - 1970-73 4. 127.4 - Tony McCoy (21 games) - 1981-82 5. 117.3 - Gerald Payne (19 games) - 1999-00

SCORING Total points scored 1. 243 - Coy Nance (105 PAT, 46 FG) - 2000-03 2. 241 - Jeremy Thompson (115 PAT, 42 FG) - 1996-99 3. 210 - Alan Dixon (35 TD) - 1970-73 4. 174 - Ben Davis (81 PAT, 31 FG) - 2004-06 5. 156 - Gerald Payne (26 TD) - 1999-00 Touchdowns scored 1. 35 - Alan Dixon (34 rush, 1 rcv) - 1970-73 2. 26 - Gerald Payne (25 rcv, 1 ret) - 1999-00 3. 22 - Ted Walters (16 rush, 6 rcv) - 1972-75 4. 21 - Joe D. Smith (15 rush, 6 rcv) - 1973-76 5. 20 - Robert Lolohea (14 rush, 5 rcv, 1 ret) - 2001-02 20 - Mike Alexander (1 rush, 19 rcv) - 1987-89

EXTRA POINTS PAT kicks made 1. 115 - Jeremy Thompson (115-124) - 1996-99 2. 105 - Coy Nance (105-119) - 2000-03 3. 81 - Ben Davis (81-85) - 2004-06 4. 71 - Stu Varner (71-79) - 1984-87 5. 53 - Tom Ed Gooden (53-62) - 1970-73 53 - Brent Goodwin (53-63) - 1989-92 PAT kicks attempted 1. 124 - Jeremy Thompson (115-124) - 1996-99 2. 119 - Coy Nance (105-119) - 2000-03 3. 85 - Ben Davis (81-85) - 2004-06

HARDING CAREER LEADERS 4. 79 - Stu Varner (71-79) - 1984-87 5. 63 - Brent Goodwin (53-63) - 1989-92

Punt return TDs 1. 2 - Harry Lisle - 1966-67

PAT kick pct (minimum 20 attempts) 1. 95.3 - Ben Davis (81-85) - 2004-06 2. 92.7 - Jeremy Thompson (115-124) - 1996-99 3. 90.0 - Ryan Ferrell (36-40) - 2005-07 4. 89.9 - Stu Varner (71-79) - 1984-87 5. 88.2 - Coy Nance (105-119) - 2000-03

Average yards/punt return (min. 10 attempts) 1. 17.09 - Denarius Robinson (11-188) - 1990-91,94 2. 16.98 - Harry Lisle (40-679) - 1966-67 3. 16.10 - David Lumpkin (10-161) - 1969-72 4. 12.64 - Gerald Payne (28-354) - 1999-00 5. 11.50 - Santiago Collins (54-621) - 2000-03

FIELD GOALS

KICK RETURNS

Field goals made 1. 46 - Coy Nance (46-70) - 2000-03 2. 42 - Jeremy Thompson (42-72) - 1996-99 3. 32 - Steve Hunter (32-63) - 1980-83 4. 31 - Ben Davis (31-48) - 2004-06 5. 30 - Brent Goodwin (30-74) - 1989-92

Kick return yards 1. 1237 - Aaron Walters (60-1237) - 1991-94 2. 1057 - Alan Dixon (48-1057) - 1970-73 3. 1053 - Lafe Caton (47-1053) - 1979-81 4. 999 - Aaron Evans (40-999) - 1996-98 999 - Tony McCoy (46-999) - 1981-82

Field goals attempted 1. 74 - Brent Goodwin (30-74) - 1989-92 2. 72 - Jeremy Thompson (42-72) - 1996-99 3. 70 - Coy Nance (46-70) - 2000-03 4. 63 - Steve Hunter (32-63) - 1980-83 5. 48 - Ben Davis (31-48) - 2004-06

Kick returns 1. 60 - Aaron Walters (60-1237) - 1991-94 2. 48 - Joe D. Smith (48-878) - 1973-76 48 - Alan Dixon (48-1057) - 1970-73 4. 47 - Lafe Caton (47-1053) - 1979-81 5. 46 - Tony McCoy (46-999) - 1981-82

Field goal pct (minimum 10 attempts) 1. 67.9 - Casey Smith (19-28) - 1991-94 2. 65.7 - Coy Nance (46-70) - 2000-03 3. 64.6 - Ben Davis (31-48) - 2004-06 4. 64.3 - Ryan Ferrell (9-14) - 2005-07 5. 60.0 - Pete Daniell (6-10) - 1988

Kick return TDs 1. 1 - Darrell Biggers - 1988-91 1 - Harry Lisle - 1966-67

PUNTING Punt yards 1. 9570 - Mark Thomas (249-9570) - 1988-91 2. 9544 - Randy Jones (271-9544) - 1974-77 3. 8873 - Andrew Patton (220-8873) - 1996-99 4. 8137 - Paul Golden (225-8137) - 1983-86 5. 7537 - Kyle Blickenstaff (192-7537) - 1979-82 Punt attempts 1. 271 - Randy Jones (271-9544) - 1974-77 2. 249 - Mark Thomas (249-9570) - 1988-91 3. 225 - Paul Golden (225-8137) - 1983-86 4. 220 - Andrew Patton (220-8873) - 1996-99 5. 192 - Kyle Blickenstaff (192-7537) - 1979-82 Average yards/punt (minimum 20 attempts) 1. 40.33 - Andrew Patton (220-8873) - 1996-99 2. 39.26 - Kyle Blickenstaff (192-7537) - 1979-82 3. 38.98 - Tom Ed Gooden (98-3820) - 1970-73 4. 38.74 - James Heath (23-891) - 1960-61 5. 38.43 - Mark Thomas (249-9570) - 1988-91

PUNT RETURNS Punt return yards 1. 740 - Jess Lanier (74-740) - 1995-98 2. 679 - Harry Lisle (40-679) - 1966-67 3. 621 - Santiago Collins (54-621) - 2000-03 4. 544 - Kevin Webb (52-544) - 1977-78,80,82 5. 438 - Mickey Adkison (64-438) - 1984-87 Punt returns 1. 74 - Jess Lanier (74-740) - 1995-98 2. 64 - Mickey Adkison (64-438) - 1984-87 3. 54 - Santiago Collins (54-621) - 2000-03 4. 53 - Eric Cook (53-322) - 1987-90 5. 52 - Kevin Webb (52-544) - 1977-78,80,82

Average yards/kick return (min. 10 attempts) 1. 27.80 - Patrick Nicks (10-278) - 2006 2. 27.23 - John Richardson (13-354) - 1998 3. 25.81 - Zac Ross (32-826) - 2007 4. 25.46 - Demarcus Calhoun (13-331) - 2002-03 5. 24.98 - Aaron Evans (40-999) - 1996-98

INTERCEPTION RETURNS Interception return yards 1. 245 - Lorne Latiker (17-245) - 1991-94 2. 182 - T. Daniels (7-182) - 2002-05 3. 156 - Eric Howell (8-156) - 1990-93 156 - Jamael Harris (6-156) - 1996-99 5. 152 - Mickey Adkison (10-152) - 1984-87 152 - Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shun Taylor (10-152) - 1998-01 Interceptions 1. 23 - Bruce Baldwin (23-148) - 1980-82 2. 18 - Robert Towns (18-96) - 2003-06 3. 17 - Lorne Latiker (17-245) - 1991-94 4. 13 - Jess Lanier (13-118) - 1995-98 5. 11 - Robert Akins (11-146) - 1975-76 11 - Jon Newby (11-133) - 1991-93 11 - Rock Long (11-113) - 1971-74 11 - Randy Tribble (11-109) - 1974-76 Interception return TDs 1. 2 - Jermaine Cuffie - 1995-97 2 - Dennis Cardoso - 1998-01 2 - Terry Brumley - 1968-70

FUMBLE RETURNS Fumble return yards 1. 104 - Torrance Daniels (2-104) - 2002-05 2. 54 - Brian Caffey (2-54) - 1996-99 3. 47 - Laron Poulian (1-47) - 1996-98 4. 39 - Greg Poston (1-39) - 1980,82-83 39 - Les Polk (1-39) - 1998-01

POINTS FOR AND AGAINST

117

Total points scored in Hardingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 62-55 Homecoming victory over Arkansas Tech on Nov. 3 last season, a Gulf South Conference record for combined points in a conference game.

Points scored against Arkansas Tech, the most points scored by Harding since joining the NCAA Division II in 1997.

7 6

Games that Harding scored more than 30 points during the 2007 season.

Times Harding won when scoring at least 30 points last year, the lone defeat coming in a 48-32 loss to Arkansas-Monticello on Sept. 22.

Points Scored Pts. 64 62 62 58 56 52 52 51 50 49

Opponent (Opp. Score) Jonesboro Baptist (0) Arkansas Tech (55) Centenary (7) Austin College (10) at Ark.-Monticello (7) Tarleton State (38) Lane College (0) Lane College (6) Ouachita Baptist (21) West Georgia (31)

Date 10/26/28 11/3/07 9/21/68 9/9/72 11/11/72 9/2/00 9/7/91 10/17/87 10/26/96 10/4/07

Points Allowed Pts. 87 76 74 60 58 55 52 52 52 51

Opponent (HU Score) at Beebe A&M (0) at Henderson St. (6) at Arkansas Fr. (0) at Delta State (7) North Alabama (17) Arkansas Tech (62) at Henderson (0) at Arkansas Tech (14) at SW Missouri (12) Central Arkansas (27)

Date 10/14/27 10/24/31 10/8/26 10/31/59 9/13/07 11/3/07 11/11/26 11/13/71 9/12/98 10/6/01

Largest Victories Pts. 64 55 52 49 48 45 45 42 40 39 39

Opponent (Score) Jonesboro Bapt. (64-0) Centenary (62-7) Lane College (52-0) at UAM (56-7) Austin College (58-10) Lane College (51-6) Miss. College (48-3) Langston (42-0) at Millsaps (47-7) at Lane College (39-0) Millsaps (39-0)

Date 10/26/28 9/21/68 9/7/91 11/11/72 9/9/72 10/17/87 10/28/72 10/31/98 9/16/72 9/5/92 10/26/63

Largest Defeats Pts. 87 74 70 53 52 45 43 41 40 40 40 40

Opponent (Score) at Beebe A&M (87-0) at Arkansas Fr. (74-0) at Henderson St. (76-6) at Delta State (60-7) at Henderson St. (52-0) at Texas Luth. (45-0) Ark.-Monticello (50-7) North Alabama (58-17) at SW Missouri (52-12) East Texas State (40-0) at Miss. College (47-7) at Ozarks (Ark.) (46-6)

Date 10/14/27 10/8/26 10/24/31 10/31/59 11/11/26 11/2/74 10/27/79 9/13/07 9/12/98 9/9/95 11/7/59 10/9/31

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HARDING CAREER LEADERS HARDING FIRSTS AND SCORING BURSTS Milestone Wins in W 1 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250

Opponent (Score) at Dardanelle HS (38-3) Ozarks (Ark.) (27-0) Northwood Institute (30-6) at Ark.-Monticello (56-7) Central Arkansas (16-13) at Evangel (26-6) Southern Arkansas (34-6) Ark.-Monticello (29-14) Ark.-Monticello (48-14) Ouachita Baptist (24-7)

Highest Scores Date 1924 11/4/61 11/2/68 11/11/72 11/20/76 10/1/83 11/5/88 10/31/92 9/6/97 11/5/05

Milestone Games Gm. 1 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

Opponent (Score) Ozarks (Ark.) (0-38) Ft. Smith JC (12-6) ASTC (0-14) at Northwood (44-16) Arkansas Tech (10-3) at SW Missouri (0-10) at Central Ark. (0-34) at Emporia State (0-5) Arkansas Tech (26-24) at East Central (28-27) West Georgia (25-21)

Date 1924 10/29/31 10/10/64 11/1/69 10/19/74 9/22/79 11/19/83 9/2/89 10/30/93 10/24/98 10/11/03

Fumble return TDs 1. 1 - Scott Dutile - 2002-05 1 - Brian Caffey - 1996-99 1 - Ray Hatfield - 2006-07 1 - T. Daniels - 2002-05 1 - Les Polk - 1998-01 1 - Justin Currie - 2003-06 1 - Micah Sexson - 1997,99-01 1 - Robert Towns - 2003-06 1 - Greg Poston - 1980,82-83 1 - Steve Dudley - 1982,84-87

DEFENSE Total tackles 1. 476 - Pat Gill (231-245) - 1988-91 2. 415 - Paul Simmons (157-258) - 1991-94 415 - John Spann (169-246) - 1986-89 4. 400 - Eric Howell (110-290) - 1990-93 5. 394 - Brooks Davis (199-195) - 1985-88 Unassisted tackles 1. 231 - Pat Gill (231-245) - 1988-91 2. 199 - Brooks Davis (199-195) - 1985-88 3. 194 - Said Perez (194-118) - 1997-00 4. 179 - Mickey Adkison (179-105) - 1984-87 5. 178 - Chris Howell (178-161) - 1993-96 Assisted tackles 1. 290 - Eric Howell (110-290) - 1990-93 2. 258 - Paul Simmons (157-258) - 1991-94 3. 246 - John Spann (169-246) - 1986-89 4. 245 - Pat Gill (231-245) - 1988-91 5. 236 - Brooks Harrell (116-236) - 1990-93 Tackles for loss 1. 61.0 - Said Perez (61-0/174) - 1997-00 2. 44.5 - Floyd Black (43-3/207) - 1999-02 3. 37.0 - Greg Taylor (37-0/189) - 1997-99 4. 34.0 - Torrance Daniels (29-10/138) - 2002-05 5. 28.0 - Pat Gill (28-0/82) - 1988-91 28.0 - Tim Polk (26-4/132) - 2000-03

Pts. 117 95 90 89 87 86 83 83 82 80 80

Opponent (Score) Date Arkansas Tech (62-55) 11/4/08 at Tarleton State (46-49) 9/20/97 Tarleton State (52-38) 9/2/00 Valdosta State (39-50) 10/14/00 at Beebe A&M (0-87) 10/14/27 Arkansas Tech (45-41) 8/31/96 Southwest Baptist (43-40) 8/30/07 at North Alabama (45-38) 9/21/02 at Henderson State (6-76) 10/24/31 at Arkansas Monticello (48-32) 9/22/07 West Georgia (49-31) 10/4/07

Lowest Scores Pts. 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 6 6 6

Opponent (Score) at Subiaco Coll. (0-0) at ASTC (0-0) at Ouachita Bapt. (0-0) at Hendrix (0-0) at Ouachita Bapt. (0-0) at Emporia State (0-5) at Ozarks Fr. (0-6) at Henderson St. (0-6) at Ouachita Bapt. (6-0) at Mo. Western (0-6)

Date 11/12/27 10/5/28 11/1/28 10/5/29 10/8/60 9/2/89 10/3/30 11/10/62 10/1/66 9/6/75

28.0 - Tim Love (26-4/124) - 2001-02 Yards from tackles for loss 1. 207 - Floyd Black (43-3/207) - 1999-02 2. 189 - Greg Taylor (37-0/189) - 1997-99 3. 174 - Said Perez (61-0/174) - 1997-00 4. 149 - Jamie Doyle (26-2/149) - 1999-02 5. 147 - Travis DeSisso (19-4/147) - 2002-05 6. 143 - Brian Caffey (16-0/143) - 1996-99 7. 138 - T. Daniels (29-10/138) - 2002-05 8. 132 - Tim Polk (26-4/132) - 2000-03 9. 124 - Tim Love (26-4/124) - 2001-02 10. 95 - Jonathan Ellis (20-15/95) - 2002-05 Quarterback sacks 1. 30.0 - K. Thompson (30-0/190) - 1987-90 2. 23.5 - Fanasial Quinn (23-1/0) - 1984-85 3. 19.0 - Floyd Black (17-4/141) - 1999-02 4. 18.0 - Joe Sawyer (18-0/35) - 1985-88 18.0 - Paul Simmons (18-0/32) - 1991-94 6. 17.5 - T. Daniels (15-5/92) - 2002-05 17.5 - Steve Dudley (17-1/48) - 1982,84-87 8. 17.0 - Greg Taylor (17-0/129) - 1997-99 9. 16.5 - Orlandor Joseph (16-1/125) - 1993-96 10.16.0 - Will Allen (16-0/119) - 1993-96 Yards from sacks 1. 190 - K. Thompson (30-0/190) - 1987-90 2. 141 - Floyd Black (17-4/141) - 1999-02 3. 129 - Greg Taylor (17-0/129) - 1997-99 4. 125 - Orlandor Joseph (16-1/125) - 1993-96 5. 119 - Jamie Doyle (13-3/119) - 1999-02 119 - Will Allen (16-0/119) - 1993-96 7. 104 - Travis DeSisso (13-1/104) - 2002-05 8. 101 - Tim Polk (11-1/101) - 2000-03 9. 92 - T. Daniels (15-5/92) - 2002-05 10. 88 - Tim Love (11-5/88) - 2001-02 Fumbles forced 1. 10 - T. Daniels - 2002-05 10 - Greg Taylor - 1997-99

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3. 8 - Said Perez - 1997-00 4. 7 - Rob Stroud - 1995-98 7 - Travis DeSisso - 2002-05 6. 6 - Clay Madar - 1996-99 6 - Sevohn Greer - 2004-06 8. 5 - Scott Dutile - 2002-05 9. 4 - Rocky Hall - 2004-07 4 - Orlandor Joseph - 1993-96 Fumbles recovered 1. 9 - Paul Simmons - 1991-94 2. 8 - Rocky Hall - 2004-07 3. 7 - Tim Polk - 2000-03 4. 6 - Steven Fitzhugh - 1989-92 6 - Chris Cook - 1995-98 6 - John Spann - 1986-89 7. 5 - Said Perez - 1997-00 5 - Jerry Joslin - 1973-75 5 - Fanasial Quinn - 1984-85 5 - Izzy Fieilo - 2002-05 Pass breakups 1. 32 - Robert Towns - 2003-06 2. 28 - Lorne Latiker - 1991-94 3. 23 - Mickey Adkison - 1984-87 4. 21 - Chad Griffin - 1992-95 5. 20 - T. Daniels - 2002-05 6. 18 - Scott Alexander - 1992-95 7. 17 - Lee White - 1987-90 17 - Jermaine Cuffie - 1995-97 17 - Jon Newby - 1991-93 10. 16 - Joe Phillips - 1986-89 Blocked kicks 1. 3 - Joe Phillips - 1986-89 3 - Paul Simmons - 1991-94 3 - Troy Foster - 1989-92 3 - Marco Cole - 2002-03 3 - Greg Poston - 1980,82-83 3 - Den. Robinson - 1990-91,94 3 - Daniel Phipps - 2005-07 3 - Kyle Citty - 1991-93 9. 2 - Jeremy Fairrow - 2004-05 2 - Jon Newby - 1991-93

MISCELLANEOUS Best Season, Winning Percentage .909 1972 (10-1) Most Games Won in a Season 10 1972 (10-1) Worst Season Winning Percentage .111 1968 (1-8) Most Games Lost in a Season 9 1981 (2-9) Longest Winning Streak 8 (10/28/72 - 9/22/73) Longest Losing Streak 8 (11/2/63 - 10/17/64) 8 (10/3/81 - 11/21/81) Longest Home Winning Streak 8 (10/28/72 - 9/7/74) Longest Home Losing Streak 6 (11/2/63 - 10/17/64) Longest Road Winning Streak 7 (11/20/71 - 9/8/73) Longest Road Losing Streak 7 (11/10/62 - 10/3/64) Longest Win Streak, Start of Season 6 2002 Longest Losing Streak, Start of Season 6 1963, 1964

HARDING SEASON RECORDS RUSHING Rushing yards 1. 1480 - Alan Dixon (210-1480) - 1972 2. 1306 - Chris Pierson (196-1306) - 1997 3. 1177 - Chris Pierson (171-1177) - 1996 4. 1027 - Alan Dixon (188-1027) - 1973 5. 1021 - Tony McCoy (226-1021) - 1981 6. 1003 - Mike Vanlandingham (267-1003) - 1978 Rushing attempts 1. 267 - Mike Vanlandingham (267-1003) - 1978 2. 226 - Tony McCoy (226-1021) - 1981 3. 210 - Alan Dixon (210-1480) - 1972 4. 209 - Joe David Smith (209-999) - 1976 209 - Jim Howard (209-772) - 1966 Rushing TDs 1. 17 - Alan Dixon - 1972 2. 12 - Mike Vanlandingham - 1978 3. 10 - William Holloway - 2000 10 - Chris Pierson - 1997 5. 9 - Joe David Smith - 1976 9 - Robert Lolohea - 2002 9 - Alan Dixon - 1971 9 - Lloyd Coakley - 1995 Average yards/rush (minimum 100 attempts) 1. 7.05 - Alan Dixon (210-1480) - 1972 2. 6.88 - Chris Pierson (171-1177) - 1996 3. 6.66 - Chris Pierson (196-1306) - 1997 4. 6.34 - Robert Lolohea (108-685) - 2001 5. 5.46 - Alan Dixon (188-1027) - 1973 Rushing yards/game (minimum 8 games) 1. 134.5 - Alan Dixon (11 games) - 1972 2. 130.6 - Chris Pierson (10 games) - 1997 3. 117.7 - Chris Pierson (10 games) - 1996 4. 105.4 - Jim Howard (9 games) - 1965 5. 102.7 - Alan Dixon (10 games) - 1973 6. 100.3 - Mike Vanlandingham (10 games) - 1978

PASSING Pass attempts 1. 453 - David Knighton (297-453-12) - 2007 2. 361 - Adam Lybrand (193-361-14) - 2004 3. 355 - Luke Cullins (192-355-11) - 1999 4. 301 - Paul Mann (159-301-14) - 1993 301 - Freddie Langston (177-301-8) - 2002 Pass completions 1. 297 - David Knighton (297-453-12) - 2007 2. 193 - Adam Lybrand (193-361-14) - 2004 3. 192 - Luke Cullins (192-355-11) - 1999 4. 177 - Freddie Langston (177-301-8) - 2002 5. 159 - Paul Mann (159-301-14) - 1993 Passing yards 1. 3198 - David Knighton (297-453-12) - 2007 2. 2648 - Luke Cullins (192-355-11) - 1999 3. 2275 - Freddie Langston (177-301-8) - 2002 4. 2223 - Adam Lybrand (193-361-14) - 2004 5. 2110 - David Knighton (157-272-15) - 2006 Passing TDs 1. 32 - David Knighton - 2007 2. 22 - David Knighton - 2006 22 - Luke Cullins - 1999 4. 20 - Freddie Langston - 2002

5. 18 - Adam Lybrand - 2004 Passes had intercepted 1. 20 - Jeff Smith (129-256-20) - 1976 2. 19 - Kyle Blickenstaff (120-262-19) - 1981 19 - Kyle Blickenstaff (91-189-19) - 1982 4. 18 - Paul Mann (146-278-18) - 1992 5. 17 - Cam Prock (64-158-17) - 1978 17 - David Jones (38-149-17) - 1979 Pass completion pct (minimum 200 attempts) 1. 65.6 - David Knighton (297-453-12) - 2007 2. 58.8 - Freddie Langston (177-301-8) - 2002 3. 58.0 - Paul Mann (134-231-14) - 1994 4. 57.7 - David Knighton (157-272-15) - 2006 5. 57.3 - Alex Behel (126-220-6) - 2000 Pass efficiency (minimum 200 attempts) 1. 142.9 - David Knighton (297-453-12) - 2007 2. 138.9 - Freddie Langston (177-301-8) - 2002 3. 138.5 - David Knighton (157-272-15) - 2006 4. 131.0 - Luke Cullins (192-355-11) - 1999 5. 126.8 - Alex Behel (126-220-6) - 2000 Passing yards/game (minimum 8 games) 1. 319.8 - David Knighton (10 games) - 2007 2. 264.8 - Luke Cullins (10 games) - 1999 3. 254.9 - Adam Lybrand (8 games) - 2003 4. 227.5 - Freddie Langston (10 games) - 2002 5. 211.0 - David Knighton (10 games) - 2006 6. 202.1 - Adam Lybrand (11 games) - 2004

RECEIVING Pass reception yards 1. 1087 - Gerald Payne (63-1087) - 2000 2. 851 - Ronnie Peacock (62-851) - 1970 3. 836 - Mike Alexander (29-836) - 1987 4. 828 - Ronnie Peacock (59-828) - 1971 5. 797 - Marc Fager (43-797) - 1999 Pass receptions 1. 71 - Santiago Collins (71-768) - 2001 2. 63 - Gerald Payne (63-1087) - 2000 3. 62 - Ronnie Peacock (62-851) - 1970 4. 59 - Ronnie Peacock (59-828) - 1971 5. 57 - Santiago Collins (57-634) - 2003 Pass reception TDs 1. 15 - Gerald Payne - 2000 2. 11 - Mike Alexander - 1987 3. 10 - Gerald Payne - 1999 10 - David Feliciano - 2004 5. 8 - Ronnie Peacock - 1970 Average yards/catch (minimum 20 receptions) 1. 28.83 - Mike Alexander (29-836) - 1987 2. 21.12 - Reid Smith (24-507) - 2003 3. 19.15 - Eric Whitley (27-517) - 1976 4. 18.87 - Ron Sparkman (30-566) - 1991 5. 18.53 - Marc Fager (43-797) - 1999 Receptions/game (minimum 8 games) 1. 7.10 - Santiago Collins (10 games) - 2001 2. 7.00 - Gerald Payne (9 games) - 2000 3. 6.33 - Santiago Collins (9 games) - 2003 4. 6.20 - Ronnie Peacock (10 games) - 1970 5. 5.90 - Ronnie Peacock (10 games) - 1971

TOTAL OFFENSE Total offense yards 1. 3310 - David Knighton (535-3310) - 2007 2. 2618 - Luke Cullins (416-2618) - 1999 3. 2496 - Adam Lybrand (462-2496) - 2004 4. 2292 - David Knighton (369-2292) - 2006 5. 2235 - Adam Lybrand (367-2235) - 2003 TDs responsible for 1. 35 - David Knighton - 2007 2. 25 - David Knighton - 2006 3. 23 - Luke Cullins - 1999 23 - Adam Lybrand - 2004 5. 22 - Freddie Langston - 2002 Total offense/game (minimum 8 games) 1. 331.0 - David Knighton (10 games) - 2007 2. 279.4 - Adam Lybrand (8 games) - 2003 3. 261.8 - Luke Cullins (10 games) - 1999 4. 229.2 - David Knighton (10 games) - 2006 5. 226.9 - Adam Lybrand (11 games) - 2004 Total offense/play (minimum 200 plays) 1. 7.05 - Alan Dixon (210-1480) - 1972 2. 6.48 - Freddie Langston (344-2228) - 2002 3. 6.37 - Clay Beason (328-2089) - 1996 4. 6.29 - Luke Cullins (416-2618) - 1999 5. 6.21 - David Knighton (369-2292) - 2006 All purpose yards 1. 1994 - Alan Dixon - 1972 2. 1642 - Tony McCoy - 1981 3. 1608 - Joe David Smith - 1976 4. 1534 - Chris Pierson - 1996 5. 1520 - Zac Ross - 2007 All purpose yards/game (minimum 8 games) 1. 181.3 - Alan Dixon (11 games) - 1972 2. 156.8 - Jim Howard (9 games) - 1965 3. 153.4 - Chris Pierson (10 games) - 1996 4. 152.0 - Zac Ross (10 games) - 2007 5. 151.8 - Chris Pierson (10 games) - 1997

SCORING Total points scored 1. 102 - Alan Dixon (17 TD) - 1972 2. 90 - Gerald Payne (15 TD) - 2000 3. 78 - Robert Lolohea (13 TD) - 2002 78 - Joe David Smith (13 TD) - 1976 5. 75 - Jeremy Thompson (33 PAT, 14 FG) - 1999 Touchdowns scored 1. 17 - Alan Dixon (17 rush) - 1972 2. 15 - Gerald Payne (15 rcv) - 2000 3. 13 - Robert Lolohea (9 rush, 3 rcv, 1 ret) - 2002 13 - Joe David Smith (9 rush, 4 rcv) - 1976 5. 12 - Chris Pierson (10 rush, 2 rcv) - 1997 12 - Mike Vanlandingham (12 rush) - 1978 12 - Mike Alexander (1 rush, 11 rcv) - 1987

EXTRA POINTS PAT kicks made 1. 36 - Ryan Ferrell (36-40) - 2007 2. 34 - Coy Nance (34-40) - 2002 3. 33 - Coy Nance (33-34) - 2000 33 - Jeremy Thompson (33-34) - 1999 5. 32 - Jeremy Thompson (32-34) - 1996

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HARDINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFENSIVE LINE has four returning starters from last year, including senior left guard Ross Conn, who has been named to the All-GSC and All-Southeast Region teams for the last two years. Sophomore Caleb Simmons, a transfer from Division I Southeastern Louisiana, was also projected to start on the offensive line. PAT kicks attempted 1. 40 - Coy Nance (34-40) - 2002 40 - Ryan Ferrell (36-40) - 2007 3. 34 - Jeremy Thompson (32-34) - 1996 34 - Coy Nance (33-34) - 2000 34 - Jeremy Thompson (33-34) - 1999 PAT kick pct (minimum 20 attempts) 1. 100.0 - Ben Davis (27-27) - 2005 2. 97.1 - Coy Nance (33-34) - 2000 97.1 - Jeremy Thompson (33-34) - 1999 4. 96.9 - Jeremy Thompson (31-32) - 1997 5. 96.4 - Stu Varner (27-28) - 1987

FIELD GOALS Field goals made 1. 15 - Steve Hunter (15-22) - 1981 2. 14 - Jeremy Thompson (14-21) - 1999 14 - Coy Nance (14-22) - 2003 14 - Brent Goodwin (14-28) - 1990 5. 13 - Ben Davis (13-18) - 2004 13 - Coy Nance (13-19) - 2002 Field goals attempted 1. 28 - Brent Goodwin (14-28) - 1990 2. 22 - David Skelton (8-22) - 1976 22 - Steve Hunter (15-22) - 1981 22 - Coy Nance (14-22) - 2003 5. 21 - Jeremy Thompson (14-21) - 1999 21 - Jeremy Thompson (12-21) - 1996 Field goal pct (minimum 10 attempts) 1. 72.2 - Ben Davis (13-18) - 2004 2. 70.0 - Stu Varner (7-10) - 1984 3. 69.2 - Jeremy Thompson (9-13) - 1997 4. 68.8 - Ben Davis (11-16) - 2005 5. 68.4 - Coy Nance (13-19) - 2002

PUNTING Punt yards 1. 3047 - Andrew Patton (73-3047) - 1998 2. 2880 - Kyle Blickenstaff (77-2880) - 1980 3. 2767 - Mark Thomas (77-2767) - 1989 4. 2660 - Mark Thomas (64-2660) - 1991 5. 2524 - Randy Jones (73-2524) - 1977 Punt attempts 1. 77 - K. Blickenstaff (77-2880) - 1980 77 - Mark Thomas (77-2767) - 1989 3. 73 - Randy Jones (73-2524) - 1977 73 - Andrew Patton (73-3047) - 1998 5. 70 - Randy Jones (70-2412) - 1974 70 - Kevin Nelms (70-2364) - 1995 Average yards/punt (minimum 20 attempts) 1. 43.37 - Andrew Patton (52-2255) - 1999 2. 42.45 - Kyle Blickenstaff (58-2462) - 1982 3. 41.74 - Andrew Patton (73-3047) - 1998 4. 41.56 - Mark Thomas (64-2660) - 1991 5. 40.48 - Tom Gooden (42-1700) - 1972 6. 40.22 - Mark Thomas (54-2172) - 1990 7. 40.04 - Coy Nance (46-1842) - 2003

PUNT RETURNS Punt return yards 1. 374 - Harry Lisle (26-374) - 1966 2. 345 - Gerald Payne (27-345) - 1999 3. 305 - Harry Lisle (14-305) - 1967 305 - Kevin Webb (29-305) - 1977 5. 289 - Daron Cathey (28-289) - 1986 Punt returns 1. 29 - Kevin Webb (29-305) - 1977 2. 28 - Bruce Baldwin (28-202) - 1982

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28 - Daron Cathey (28-289) - 1986 28 - Mickey Adkison (28-191) - 1987 5. 27 - Gerald Payne (27-345) - 1999 Punt return TDs 1. 2 - Harry Lisle - 1966 Average yards/punt return (min. 10 attempts) 1. 21.79 - Harry Lisle (14-305) - 1967 2. 18.10 - Denarius Robinson (10-181) - 1991 3. 16.10 - David Lumpkin (10-161) - 1972 4. 14.38 - Harry Lisle (26-374) - 1966 5. 13.76 - Santiago Collins (17-234) - 2002

KICK RETURNS Kick return yards 1. 826 - Zac Ross (32-826) - 2007 2. 821 - Lafe Caton (33-821) - 1980 3. 659 - Bobby Jones (27-659) - 1983 4. 556 - Tony McCoy (29-556) - 1981 5. 522 - Reid Smith (22-522) - 2003 Kick returns 1. 33 - Lafe Caton (33-821) - 1980 2. 32 - Zac Ross (32-826) - 2007 3. 29 - Tony McCoy (29-556) - 1981 4. 27 - Bobby Jones (27-659) - 1983 5. 24 - Alan Dixon (24-516) - 1972 Kick return TDs 1. 1 - Harry Lisle - 1966 1 - Darrell Biggers - 1989 Average yards/kick return (min. 10 attempts) 1. 28.17 - Aaron Evans (12-338) - 1996 2. 27.80 - Patrick Nicks (10-278) - 2006 3. 27.30 - D. Calhoun (10-273) - 2002

HARDING SEASON RECORDS 4. 27.23 - John Richardson (13-354) - 1998 5. 26.10 - Errick Wilson (10-261) - 2002

INTERCEPTION RETURNS Interception return yards 1. 134 - Torrance Daniels (4-134) - 2004 2. 128 - Jermaine Cuffie (2-128) - 1996 3. 123 - Bershard Tillman (3-123) - 1999 4. 122 - Jon Newby (7-122) - 1991 5. 117 - Lorne Latiker (4-117) - 1991 Interceptions 1. 11 - Bruce Baldwin (11-105) - 1982 2. 9 - Bruce Baldwin (9-25) - 1981 3. 8 - Robert Towns (8-83) - 2006 4. 7 - Jon Newby (7-122) - 1991 7 - Mike Plummer (7-50) - 1964 7 - Robert Towns (7-11) - 2005 Interception return TDs 1. 2 - Jermaine Cuffie - 1996

FUMBLE RETURNS Fumble return yards 1. 104 - Torrance Daniels (2-104) - 2004 2. 54 - Brian Caffey (1-54) - 1999 3. 47 - Laron Poulian (1-47) - 1998 4. 39 - Les Polk (1-39) - 2001 39 - Greg Poston (1-39) - 1983 Fumble returns 1. 3 - Chris Howell (3-0) - 1996 2. 2 - Torrance Daniels (2-104) - 2004 2 - Ian White (2-0) - 1996 2 - Rob Stroud (2-0) - 1996 2 - Will Allen (2-0) - 1996 2 - Chris Cook (2-0) - 1996 Fumble return TDs 1. 1 - Brian Caffey - 1999 1 - Les Polk - 2001 1 - Ray Hatfield - 2006 1 - Scott Dutile - 2005 1 - Justin Currie - 2003 1 - Robert Towns - 2004 1 - Micah Sexson - 2001 1 - Greg Poston - 1983 1 - Steve Dudley - 1984 1 - T. Daniels - 2004

DEFENSE Total tackles 1. 198 - Pat Gill (102-96) - 1989 2. 178 - Bubba Hopkins (75-103) - 1974 3. 168 - Randy Miller (87-81) - 1975 4. 157 - Steven Fitzhugh (51-106) - 1992 5. 154 - Eric Howell (45-109) - 1992 Unassisted tackles 1. 102 - Pat Gill (102-96) - 1989 2. 89 - Chris Howell (89-54) - 1996 89 - Greg Poston (89-51) - 1982 4. 87 - Randy Miller (87-81) - 1975 5. 85 - Greg Poston (85-56) - 1983 85 - Brooks Davis (85-56) - 1986

Assisted tackles 1. 112 - Brooks Harrell (31-112) - 1993 2. 109 - Eric Howell (45-109) - 1992 3. 106 - Steven Fitzhugh (51-106) - 1992 4. 103 - Bubba Hopkins (75-103) - 1974 5. 96 - Pat Gill (102-96) - 1989 Tackles for loss 1. 22.0 - Said Perez (22-0/71) - 2000 2. 20.0 - Greg Taylor (20-0/105) - 1998 3. 17.5 - Floyd Black (16-3/72) - 2002 4. 17.0 - Chris Howell (17-0/70) - 1996 17.0 - Greg Taylor (17-0/84) - 1999 Quarterback sacks 1. 13.0 - Fanasial Quinn (13-0/0) - 1985 13.0 - Steve Dudley (13-0/48) - 1987 3. 12.0 - K. Thompson (12-0/67) - 1989 4. 10.5 - Fan=asial Quinn (10-1/0) - 1984 5. 10.0 - Barney Crawford (10-0/0) - 1974 10.0 - Alvin Henry (10-0/55) - 1988 10.0 - Greg Taylor (10-0/74) - 1998 Fumbles forced 1. 6 - Greg Taylor - 1998 2. 4 - Sevohn Greer - 2006 4 - Rob Stroud - 1998 4 - Orlandor Joseph - 1996 4 - Torrance Daniels - 2005 4 - Clay Madar - 1999 4 - Torrance Daniels - 2003 4 - Travis DeSisso - 2005 4 - Said Perez - 2000 4 - Greg Taylor - 1999 Fumbles recovered 1. 5 - Tim Polk - 2002 5 - John Spann - 1988 5 - Paul Simmons - 1991 4. 4 - Jerry Joslin - 1975 4 - Greg Poston - 1983 4 - Barney Crawford - 1974 4 - Jimi Holden - 2000 4 - Steven Fitzhugh - 1992 4 - Jermaine Cuffie - 1997 Pass breakups 1. 14 - Jermaine Cuffie - 1996 2. 12 - Rashaad Cooper - 2001 12 - Mickey Adkison - 1987 4. 11 - Mickey Adkison - 1986 11 - Chris McDavid - 1986 11 - Robert Towns - 2006 Blocked kicks 1. 3 - Marco Cole - 2003 3 - Troy Foster - 1992 3 - Daniel Phipps - 2007 3 - Den. Robinson - 1991 5. 2 - Greg Poston - 1983 2 - Jon Newby - 1991 2 - Joe Phillips - 1988 2 - Kyle Citty - 1992 2 - Rick Jones - 1974 2 - Steven Fitzhugh - 1992

HU FRESHMAN RECORDS Rushing Yards 822 Alan Dixon Attempts 200 Alan Dixon Rushing Touchdowns 7 Ted Walters

1970 1970 1972

Passing Attempts 167 Freddie Langston Completions 88 Freddie Langston Yards 1,194 Freddie Langston Touchdowns 13 Freddie Langston

2000 2000 2000 2000

Receiving Yards 666 Santiago Collins Receptions 47 Santiago Collins Touchdowns 6 Jordan Watson

2000 2000 2007

Total Offense Yards 1,178 Freddie Langston TD Responsible For 14 Freddie Langston All-Purpose Yards 1,168 Santiago Collins

2000 2000 2000

Scoring Points 68 Ted Walters 68 Jeremy Thompson Touchdowns 11 Ted Walters PAT Kicks Made 33 Coy Nance FG Made 12 Jeremy Thompson

1972 1996 1972 2000 1996

Special Teams Punts 70 Randy Jones Punting Avg. 36.7 Freddie Langston Punt Returns 29 Kevin Webb Punt Return Avg. 10.5 Kevin Webb Kickoff Returns 23 Joel Laird Kickoff Return Avg. 27.2 John Richardson

1974 2000 1977 1977 2004 1998

Defense Interceptions 4 Lorne Latiker 4 Randy Brubaker 4 Jess Lanier Tackles 82 Paul Simmons Tackles For Loss 10.0 Paul Simmons Sacks 5.5 Justin Penney

1991 1971 1995 1991 1991 1997

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HARDING GAME RECORDS INDIVIDUALS IN GSC TOP 10 Rushing Name Robert Lolohea Kyle Wess Alan Webster

Year 2001 2006 2007

Rank 6th 1st 6th

Yards/G 68.3 91.5 59.6

Passing Name Alex Behel Freddie Langston Freddie Langston Adam Lybrand Adam Lybrand Adam Lybrand David Knighton David Knighton

Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Rank 7th 5th 5th 5th 6th 10th 3rd 1st

Yards/G 153.1 165.7 227.5 254.9 218.7 110.2 211.0 331.0

Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007

Rank 2nd 2nd 8th 6th 10th 6th 9th

Yards/G 120.8 76.8 68.5 70.4 62.7 65.4 58.0

Receiving Name Gerald Payne Santiago Collins Demarcus Calhoun Santiago Collins David Feliciano Devin Link Ardell Briggs

RUSHING Most carries 1. 40, Mike Vanlandingham; Henderson State; Oct 21, 1978 2. 39, Joe David Smith; Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 15, 1975 3. 37, Jim Howard; Arkansas Tech; Nov 12, 1966 37, Tony McCoy; at Arkansas Tech; Oct 09, 1982 5. 35, Alan Dixon; Henderson State; Nov 06, 1971 35, Mike Vanlandingham; Southwest Missouri; Sep 23, 1978 Most net yards rushing 1. 284, Joe David Smith; Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 15, 1975 (39 carries) 2. 257, Chris Pierson; East Central; Sep 14, 1996 (15 carries) 3. 229, Alan Dixon; Ouachita Baptist; Oct 23, 1971 (33 carries) 4. 213, Chris Pierson; at Tarleton State; Sep 20, 1997 (21 carries) 5. 212, Alan Dixon; at Northeast Missouri; Sep 23, 1972 (28 carries) 6. 209, Robert Lolohea; West Alabama; Nov 03, 2001 (20 carries) 7. 203, Aaron Evans; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 07, 1998 (21 carries) 8. 200, Kyle Wess; Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 23, 2006 (23 carries) Highest average gain per rush (10 carries) 1. 17.1, Chris Pierson; East Central; Sep 14, 1996 (15257)

2. 15.5, Jack Barber; Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 10, 1973 (11-171) 3. 12.6, Manny Lowery; at Evangel; Sep 21, 1985 (10-126) 4. 11.7, Alan Dixon; at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 11, 1972 (15-176) 5. 11.1, Chris Pierson; East Central; Oct 25, 1997 (17-189) Most rushing TDs scored 1. 4, Alan Dixon; Austin College; Sep 11, 1971 2. 3, 12 times, last by Robert Lolohea; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 26, 2002 Most consecutive 100-yard rushing games 1. 7, Alan Dixon; Sep 23-Nov 11, 1972 2. 4, Alan Dixon; Oct 17-Nov 07, 1970 4, Chris Pierson; Oct 18-Nov 15, 1997 4. 3, Alan Dixon; Oct 06-Oct 20, 1973 3, Alan Dixon; Sep 08-Sep 22, 1973 3, Mike Vanlandingham; Oct 08-Oct 22, 1977

PASSING Most passes attempted 1. 68, Luke Cullins; at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 2. 62, David Knighton; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 3. 55, David Knighton; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 4. 51, David Knighton; North Alabama; Sep 13, 2007 5. 50, Freddie Langston; Arkansas Tech; Sep 15, 2001 50, Paul Mann; at SE Oklahoma; Sep 26, 1992 Most passes completed 1. 46, David Knighton; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 42, Luke Cullins; at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 3. 35, David Knighton; North Alabama; Sep 13, 2007 4. 34, David Knighton; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 10, 2007 5. 31, Adam Lybrand; at Central Arkansas; Oct 09, 2004 Highest pct. passes completed (10 attempts) 1. 83.3, David Knighton; at West Georgia; Oct 07, 2006 (20-24) 83.3, Manny Lowery; at Evangel; Sep 21, 1985 (10-12) 3. 78.6, Adam Lybrand; Missouri Southern; Sep 03, 2005 (11-14) 4. 77.8, Jerry Copeland; at Northwood Institute; Nov 01, 1969 (14-18) 5. 76.5, Paul Mann; at Ouachita Baptist; Oct 17, 1992 (13-17) Most passing yards 1. 529, David Knighton; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 502, Luke Cullins; at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 3. 416, David Knighton; at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 4. 401, David Knighton; West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 5. 367, Adam Lybrand; West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 Most touchdown passes 1. 7, David Knighton; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 2. 5, David Knighton; West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 3. 4, Clay Beason; Ouachita Baptist; Oct 26, 1996 4, David Knighton; at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 4, Freddie Langston; at Central Arkansas; Oct 07,

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2000 4, Freddie Langston; North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 4, Freddie Langston; West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 Most passes had intercepted 1. 6, Jeff Smith; at Mississippi College; Oct 23, 1976 2. 5, Jerry Copeland; at State College of Ark.; Nov 22, 1969 5, Kyle Blickenstaff; Henderson State; Oct 23, 1982 5, Tom Ed Gooden; at Arkansas AM&N; Oct 30, 1971 5. 4, Cam Prock; at Central Arkansas; Nov 19, 1977 4, Freddie Langston; Arkansas Tech; Sep 27, 2003 4, Jerry Copeland; at Central Missouri St.; Oct 12, 1968 4, Paul Mann; Southern Arkansas; Nov 13, 1993 Highest passing efficiency rating (10 attempts) 1. 326.5, Freddie Langston; North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 2. 325.6, Clay Beason; Ouachita Baptist; Oct 26, 1996 3. 248.4, Tad Niblett; Lane; Sep 07, 1991 4. 241.2, Mac Hurley; Langston; Oct 31, 1998 5. 240.4, Terry Welch; Millsaps; Sep 25, 1971

RECEIVING Most passes caught 1. 13, Gerald Payne; at Tennessee Tech; Sep 09, 2000 2. 12, Santiago Collins; at Valdosta State; Oct 13, 2001 3. 11, Demarcus Calhoun; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 26, 2002 11, Drew Colon; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 06, 1999 11, Gerald Payne; at Delta State; Sep 30, 2000 11, Marc Fager; East Central; Oct 23, 1999 11, Santiago Collins; Arkansas Tech; Sep 15, 2001 Most yards receiving 1. 224, Gerald Payne; at Tennessee Tech; Sep 09, 2000 (13 receptions) 2. 218, John Orr; Central Arkansas; Nov 18, 1978 (5 receptions) 3. 214, Gerald Payne; at Central Arkansas; Oct 07, 2000 (9 receptions) 4. 181, Marc Fager; at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 (9 receptions) 5. 177, Devin Link; at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 (9 receptions) 177, Mike Alexander; at Southern Arkansas; Nov 07, 1987 (6 receptions) 177, Santiago Collins; at North Alabama; Sep 21, 2002 (9 receptions) Highest avg. gain per reception (3 receptions) 1. 45.3, Santiago Collins; North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 (3-136) 2. 43.6, John Orr; Central Arkansas; Nov 18, 1978 (5218) 3. 38.0, Ron Sparkman; at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 02, 1991 (3-114) 38.0, Tim Perry; at Lane; Sep 08, 1979 (3-114) 5. 37.3, James Street; Millsaps; Oct 28, 1967 (3-112) Most TD receptions 1. 4, Gerald Payne; at Central Arkansas; Oct 07, 2000 2. 3, Brian Polk; at Tarleton State; Sep 20, 1997 3, Gerald Payne; Henderson State; Sep 23, 2000 3, Mike Alexander; SE Oklahoma; Sep 26, 1987 3, Santiago Collins; Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 2001

HARDING GAME RECORDS TOTAL OFFENSE Most total offense plays 1. 78, Luke Cullins; at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 (10 rush,68 pass) 2. 68, David Knighton; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 (6 rush,62 pass) 3. 65, David Knighton; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 (10 rush,55 pass) 4. 64, David Knighton; North Alabama; Sep 13, 2007 (13 rush,51 pass) 5. 60, Adam Lybrand; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 15, 2003 (12 rush,48 pass) Most total offense yards gained 1. 549, David Knighton; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 (20 rush,529 pass) 2. 517, Luke Cullins; at Central Oklahoma; Oct 16, 1999 (15 rush,502 pass) 3. 425, David Knighton; at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006 (9 rush,416 pass) 4. 403, David Knighton; West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007 (2 rush,401 pass) 5. 396, Luke Cullins; East Central; Oct 23, 1999 (43 rush,353 pass) Most all-purpose yards gained 1. 332, Joe David Smith; Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 15, 1975 2. 279, Chris Pierson; East Central; Sep 14, 1996 3. 272, Alan Dixon; at Northeast Missouri; Sep 23, 1972 4. 269, Robert Lolohea; Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 2001 5. 268, Zac Ross; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 Most all-purpose attempts 1. 42, Joe David Smith; Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 15, 1975 2. 40, Mike Vanlandingham; Henderson State; Oct 21, 1978 40, Tony McCoy; at Arkansas Tech; Oct 09, 1982 4. 38, Jim Howard; Arkansas Tech; Nov 12, 1966 5. 36, Alan Dixon; Henderson State; Nov 06, 1971

SCORING Most points scored 1. 24, Alan Dixon; at Austin College; Sep 11, 1971 24, Chris Pierson; SW Oklahoma; Nov 15, 1997 24, Gerald Payne; at Central Arkansas; Oct 07, 2000 24, Robert Lolohea; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 16, 2002 24, Ted Ames; Jonesboro Baptist; Oct 26, 1928 Most touchdowns scored 1. 4, Alan Dixon; Austin College; Sep 11, 1971 4, Chris Pierson; SW Oklahoma; Nov 15, 1997 4, Gerald Payne; at Central Arkansas; Oct 07, 2000 4, Robert Lolohea; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 16, 2002 4, Ted Ames; Jonesboro Baptist; Oct 26, 1928

KICKING Most extra points made by kicking 1. 8, Ryan Ferrell; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 8, Terry Welch; Centenary; Sep 21, 1968 3. 7, Stu Varner; Lane; Oct 17, 1987

SENIOR ALAN WEBSTER was Hardingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading rusher last season, gaining 596 yards and averaging 6.4 yards per carry. Webster, the 6-foot, 250-pound running back, also collected yardage as a receiver; he caught 39 passes for 396 yards and five touchdowns. Two of his receving touchdowns came in the 62-55 Homecoming victory over Arkansas Tech on Nov. 3. 4. 6, 7 times, last by Ben Davis; at Southwest Baptist; Aug 31, 2006

Most field goals made 1. 5, Steve Hunter; SE Oklahoma; Sep 26, 1981 2. 4, Coy Nance; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 15, 2003 4, Jeremy Thompson; at Angelo State; Sep 25, 1999 4. 3, 8 times, last by Ryan Ferrell; at West Alabama; Sep 29, 2007

Most extra points attempted by kicking 1. 9, Ryan Ferrell; Arkansas Tech; Nov 03, 2007 9, Terry Welch; Centenary; Sep 21, 1968 3. 7, Stu Varner; Lane; Oct 17, 1987 7, Tom Ed Gooden; at NE Missouri; Sep 23, 1972 5. 6, 13 times, last by Ryan Ferrell; West Georgia; Oct 04, 2007

PUNTING

Most points scored by kicking 1. 18, Steve Hunter; SE Oklahoma; Sep 26, 1981 2. 14, Ben Davis; Henderson State; Oct 02, 2004 3. 13, Jeremy Thompson; Arkansas Tech; Aug 31, 1996 4. 12, Coy Nance; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 15, 2003 12, Jeremy Thompson; East Central; Oct 23, 1999 12, Jeremy Thompson; Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 06, 1997 12, Jeremy Thompson; at Angelo State; Sep 25, 1999 12, Ryan Ferrell; at West Alabama; Sep 29, 2007 Most field goals attempted 1. 6, Jeremy Thompson; at Angelo State; Sep 25, 1999 6, Steve Hunter; SE Oklahoma; Sep 26, 1981 3. 5, Coy Nance; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 15, 2003 5, Steve Hunter; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 12, 1983 5, Steve Hunter; at SW Missouri; Sep 19, 1981

Most punts 1. 12, Kyle Blickenstaff; at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 01, 1980 12, Paul Golden; at Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 27, 1984 3. 11, Mark Thomas; at Central Arkansas; Nov 16, 1989 11, Mark Thomas; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 28, 1989 11, Randy Jones; State College of Ark.; Nov 23, 1974 Highest average yards per punt (3 punts) 1. 58.7, Kyle Blickenstaff; at Southwestern (Tenn.); Oct 16, 1982 (3-176) 2. 53.5, Andrew Patton; at Tarleton State; Sep 04, 1999 (4-214) 3. 51.1, Andrew Patton; SW Oklahoma; Nov 13, 1999 (8-409) 4. 50.7, Randy Jones; Washburn; Sep 25, 1976 (3-152) 5. 49.8, Mark Thomas; at Central Arkansas; Oct 12, 1991 (6-299)

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HARDING GAME RECORDS HARDING IN THE GSC STATS OFFENSE

Total Offense

2000 9th 368.6

2001 8th 338.9

2002 5th 378.5

2003 10th 359.3

2004 11th 333.3

2005 10th 347.5

2006 5th 355.1

2007 2nd 445.6

Rush Offense

10th 116.8

10th 136.9

5th 144.3

11th 92.3

11th 117.9

7th 143.0

6th 139.1

10th 123.6

Pass Offense

5th 251.8

4th 202.0

6th 234.2

6th 267.0

6th 215.4

8th 204.5

4th 216.0

1st 322.0

Scoring Offense

6th 31.4

7th 22.9

5th 30.3

10th 19.8

9th 24.2

9th 22.4

7th 24.4

3rd 34.7

Total Defense

2000 11th 436.0

2001 6th 353.8

2002 3rd 315.9

2003 7th 395.1

2004 4th 362.2

2005 5th 347.5

2006 9th 365.1

2007 11th 494.5

Rush Defense

9th 193.9

6th 169.3

7th 152.5

4th 145.1

1st 139.0

5th 116.3

8th 158.8

10th 238.6

Pass Eff. Defense

9th 137.2

4th 109.4

2nd 102.1

10th 140.8

4th 110.9

6th 117.5

7th 121.4

10th 140.4

Scoring Defense

10th 33.5

10th 26.6

3rd 22.5

7th 26.5

4th 25.8

5th 21.3

7th 24.8

9th 39.7

DeFENSE

Most punts downed inside 20 1. 5, Coy Nance; at Henderson State; Oct 19, 2002 2. 4, Andrew Patton; at SE Oklahoma; Oct 02, 1999 4, Micah Canterbury; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 4, Ryan Ferrell; West Alabama; Sep 30, 2006 5. 3, 14 times, last by Thomas Hanson; at Delta State; Oct 22, 2005

PUNT RETURNING Most punt returns 1. 8, Santiago Collins; at West Georgia; Oct 12, 2002 2. 7, Aaron Walters; at Samford; Aug 31, 1991 7, Eric Cook; SE Oklahoma; Sep 23, 1989 7, Mickey Adkison; at Henderson State; Oct 24, 1987 5. 6, 13 times, last by Jeremy Fairrow; at Delta State; Oct 22, 2005 Most punt return yards 1. 159, Harry Lisle; Millsaps; Oct 28, 1967 (3 returns) 2. 120, Harry Lisle; at Ouachita Baptist; Oct 01, 1966 (5 returns) 3. 119, Jess Lanier; Langston; Oct 31, 1998 (6 returns) 4. 115, Gerald Payne; at Tarleton State; Sep 04, 1999 (6 returns) 5. 97, Santiago Collins; at West Georgia; Oct 12, 2002 (8 returns) Highest avg. gain per punt return (2 returns) 1. 53.0, Harry Lisle; Millsaps; Oct 28, 1967 (3-159) 2. 46.0, Kevin Webb; Ouachita Baptist; Oct 08, 1977 (2-92) 3. 38.0, Robert Lolohea; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 16, 2002 (2-76) 4. 30.0, Harry Lisle; at Millsaps; Oct 29, 1966 (3-90) 5. 24.0, Harry Lisle; at Ouachita Baptist; Oct 01, 1966 (5-120) Most kick returns 1. 8, Robert Lolohea; Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 2001 8, Zac Ross; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007

3. 6, Jim Howard; at Ark. State Teachers; Oct 09, 1965 6, Lafe Caton; SW Missouri; Sep 20, 1980 5. 5, 6 times, last by Joel Laird; Delta State; Oct 23, 2004

KICK RETURNING Most kick return yards 1. 199, Zac Ross; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 22, 2007 (8 returns) 2. 191, Lafe Caton; at Livingston State; Oct 18, 1980 (4 returns) 3. 141, Lafe Caton; SW Missouri; Sep 20, 1980 (6 returns) 4. 139, Reid Smith; Southern Arkansas; Nov 08, 2003 (4 returns) 5. 136, Robert Lolohea; Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 2001 (8 returns) Highest average gain per kick return (2 returns) 1. 62.5, Michael Gibbs; at Northeastern State; Sep 14, 1991 (2-125) 2. 51.5, Patrick Nicks; Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 23, 2006 (2-103) 3. 47.8, Lafe Caton; at Livingston State; Oct 18, 1980 (4-191) 4. 44.0, Travis DeSisso; at Central Arkansas; Oct 09, 2004 (2-88) 5. 43.3, Bill Watts; at Arkansas Tech; Nov 15, 1969 (3130)

DEFENSE Most fumble returns 1. 2, Ken Glass; at Arkansas Tech; Nov 11, 1967 Most fumble return yards 1. 143, Ken Glass; at Arkansas Tech; Nov 11, 1967 (2 returns) Most interceptions 1. 3, Bruce Baldwin; Henderson State; Oct 23, 1982 3, Mickey Adkison; Arkansas Tech; Oct 10, 1987 3, Robert Akins; at Arkansas Tech; Oct 18, 1975

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3, Robert Towns; Southern Arkansas; Oct 19, 2006 3, Robert Towns; Arkansas Tech; Oct 29, 2005 3, Robert Towns; West Alabama; Sep 30, 2006 3, Ron Chase; Lane; Sep 13, 1980 3, Tommy Shoemaker; at Central Arkansas; Nov 16, 1989

Most tackles 1. 20, Tim Polk; Southern Arkansas; Nov 08, 2003 (911) 2. 17, Tim Polk; Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 2001 (9-8) 3. 15, Jimi Holden; North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 (11-4) 15, Tim Polk; East Central; Sep 07, 2002 (9-6) 5. 14, Said Perez; North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 (11-3) 14, Said Perez; at Arkansas Tech; Sep 16, 2000 (11-3) 14, Scott Dutile; West Georgia; Sep 11, 2004 (4-10) 14, Tim Polk; West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 (8-6) 14, Torrance Daniels; Southwest Baptist; Aug 28, 2004 (6-8) Most quarterback sacks 1. 4.0, Travis DeSisso; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 16, 2004 (4-0) 2. 3.0, Jamie Doyle; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 26, 2002 (3-0) 3.0, Jamie Doyle; at Arkansas Tech; Sep 28, 2002 (3-0) 3.0, Jamie Doyle; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 26, 2002 (3-0) 3.0, Jamie Doyle; at Arkansas Tech; Sep 28, 2002 (3-0) Most tackles for loss 1. 5.0, Said Perez; at Arkansas Tech; Sep 16, 2000 (5-0) 5.0, Torrance Daniels; Arkansas Tech; Sep 27, 2003 (5-0) 3. 4.5, Scott Dutile; at West Alabama; Oct 04, 2003 (4-0) 4. 4.0, Justin Currie; Henderson State; Oct 28, 2006 (3-1) 4.0, Said Perez; North Alabama; Oct 21, 2000 (4-0) 4.0, Tim Love; at North Alabama; Oct 20, 2001 (4-0) 4.0, Travis DeSisso; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 16, 2004 (4-0) Most fumbles forced 1. 2, Chad Bonner; Southern Arkansas; Nov 08, 2003 2, Jermaine Blanchard; Southwest Baptist; Aug 30, 2007 2, Marco Cole; Delta State; Nov 02, 2002 2, Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shun Taylor; at Central Arkansas; Oct 07, 2000 2, Scott Dutile; at Valdosta State; Sep 18, 2004 2, Sevohn Greer; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 05, 2005 2, Sevohn Greer; Henderson State; Oct 28, 2006 Most fumbles recovered 1. 2, Travis DeSisso; Henderson State; Oct 02, 2004 Most pass breakups 1. 4, Rashaad Cooper; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 10, 2001 4, Robert Towns; Southern Arkansas; Oct 19, 2006 3. 3, Jeremy Fairrow; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 06, 2004 3, Rashaad Cooper; West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 3, Robert Towns; Missouri Southern; Sep 03, 2005 3, Shedrick Lewis; West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 3, Torrance Daniels; West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 Most blocked kicks 1. 2, Marco Cole; at East Central; Sep 06, 2003

YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS YEAR

RUSHING YARDS

PASSING YARDS

RECEIVING YARDS

SCORING

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Jerry Mote................................. 350 Steve Smith............................... 300 Jerry Mote................................. 356 Loverd Peacock....................... 322 Jim Howard............................... 274 Jim Howard............................... 949 Jim Howard............................... 772 Jim Howard............................... 828 Charles Jones........................... 466 Charles Jones........................... 726 Alan Dixon................................. 822 Alan Dixon................................. 885 Alan Dixon...............................1480 Alan Dixon...............................1027 Ted Walters................................ 504 Joe David Smith...................... 579 Joe David Smith...................... 999 Mike Vanlandingham............ 692 Mike Vanlandingham..........1003 Carl Dickson.............................. 280 Eugene Caradine.................... 519 Tony McCoy............................1021 Tony McCoy.............................. 558 Bobby Jones............................. 645 Glenn Segars............................ 638 ZCO Uhatafe............................. 597 Daron Cathey........................... 528 Kent Chambers........................ 507 Chris Hill..................................... 546 Chris Hill..................................... 462 Darrell Biggers......................... 775 Wayne Shorter......................... 703 Amos Washington.................. 733 Lloyd Coakley........................... 517 Lloyd Coakley........................... 548 Lloyd Coakley........................... 532 Chris Pierson...........................1177 Chris Pierson...........................1306 Aaron Evans.............................. 669 David High................................ 392 William Holloway.................... 653 Robert Lolohea........................ 685 Dondtray Thomas................... 544 Dondtray Thomas................... 490 DeJuan Patton......................... 517 Kyle Wess................................... 447 Kyle Wess................................... 915 Alan Webster............................ 596

Tommy Carter.......................... 157 Tommy Carter.......................... 398 Tommy Carter.......................... 434 Tommy Carter.......................... 477 Bernie Cox................................. 132 Don Dixon................................. 280 Don Dixon................................. 624 Jerry Copeland........................ 603 Tom Lewey................................ 775 Jerry Copeland........................ 603 Tom Lewey................................ 552 Tom Ed Gooden....................... 976 Tom Ed Gooden....................... 854 Tom Ed Gooden....................... 775 Jeff Smith................................... 659 Cam Prock................................. 388 Jeff Smith.................................1711 Cam Prock...............................1258 Cam Prock...............................1004 David Jones............................... 585 Kyle Blickenstaff...................... 529 Kyle Blickenstaff....................1556 Kyle Blickenstaff....................1265 Durwood Dry........................... 326 Roddy Mote.............................. 616 Mannie Lowery........................ 823 Mannie Lowery........................ 743 Greg Cox.................................... 993 Tad Niblett................................. 719 Tad Niblett...............................1447 Tad Niblett...............................1003 Tad Niblett...............................1635 Paul Mann...............................1845 Paul Mann...............................1915 Paul Mann...............................1610 Mac Hurley................................ 774 Clay Beason.............................1888 Luke Cullins.............................1370 Luke Cullins.............................1009 Luke Cullins.............................2648 Alex Behel................................1531 Freddie Langston..................1657 Freddie Langston..................2275 Adam Lybrand.......................2039 Adam Lybrand.......................2223 Adam Lybrand.......................1212 David Knighton.....................2110 David Knighton.....................3198

Jerry Mote....................................75 Ray Griffin..................................221 Ray Griffin..................................272 Jerome Prince..........................165 Jerome Prince..........................107 Ken Glass.......................................86 Ken Glass....................................292 James Street.............................445 Ronnie Peacock.......................342 Ronnie Peacock.......................532 Ronnie Peacock.......................851 Ronnie Peacock.......................828 Harry Starnes............................411 Jack Barber................................578 Perry Brown..............................296 Joe David Smith......................282 Joe David Smith......................596 Max Ellzey..................................719 Gail Gregg.................................260 Tim Perry....................................474 Durwood Dry...........................265 Mark Adkison...........................572 Durwood Dry...........................348 Mark Adkison...........................244 Mark Adkison...........................256 Jack Moore................................208 Jack Moore................................476 Mike Alexander.......................836 Mike Alexander.......................549 Mike Alexander.......................521 Barry Bowens...........................328 Ron Sparkman.........................566 Ron Sparkman.........................608 Thad Hill.....................................404 Aaron Walters...........................516 Clay Beason...............................386 Grant Chism..............................432 Brian Polk...................................412 Aaron Evans..............................422 Marc Fager.................................797 Gerald Payne..........................1087 Santiago Collins.......................768 Demarcus Calhoun.................754 Santiago Collins.......................634 David Feliciano........................683 David Feliciano........................580 Devin Link..................................654 Ardell Briggs.............................522

Del Brock...................................... 18 Steve Smith................................. 36 Tom Carter................................... 30 4 tied at........................................ 12 4 tied at........................................ 12 Jim Howard................................. 48 Jim Howard................................. 36 Charles Jones............................. 48 Terry Welch.................................. 41 Charles Caffey............................ 70 Ronnie Peacock......................... 58 Alan Dixon................................... 60 Alan Dixon.................................102 Jack Barber.................................. 68 Perry Brown................................ 18 Joe David Smith........................ 30 Joe David Smith........................ 78 Grieb/Vanlandingham............ 24 Mike Vanlandingham.............. 74 David Bangs................................ 18 Eugene Carodine...................... 32 Steve Hunter............................... 54 Steve Hunter............................... 34 Steve Hunter............................... 38 Stu Varner.................................... 36 Daron Cathey............................. 44 Stu Varner.................................... 36 Mike Alexander......................... 72 Chris Hill....................................... 42 Brent Goodwin.......................... 40 Brent Goodwin.......................... 59 Richard Holmes......................... 36 Amos Washington.................... 48 Lloyd Coakley............................. 30 Aaron Walters............................. 30 Lloyd Coakley............................. 54 Jeremy Thompson.................... 68 Chris Pierson............................... 72 Jeremy Thompson.................... 40 Jeremy Thompson.................... 75 Gerald Payne.............................. 90 Coy Nance................................... 49 Robert Lolohea.......................... 78 Coy Nance................................... 58 Ben Davis..................................... 64 Ben Davis..................................... 60 Ben Davis..................................... 50 Ryan Ferrell................................. 63

SOPHOMORE BRADEN BINKLEY led all freshmen in the Gulf South Conference with 65 tackles last season. Binkley, who started all 10 games for the Bisons, received the J.D. Jones Scholarship, which is given every year to a player who was originally a walk-on.

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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS YEAR

RUSHING YARDS

PASSING YARDS

RECEIVING YARDS

SCORING

Jim Citty.................................... 33.8 Herman Jenkins..................... 35.0 Jerome Prince......................... 32.0 Jimmy Paul............................... 34.6 Jim Davis................................... 30.0 Dickie Dean.............................. 34.9 John Broderhausen............... 33.8 Harry Lisle................................. 32.1 David Berryhill........................ 33.0 David Lumpkin....................... 33.5 David Lumpkin....................... 36.6 David Lumpkin....................... 36.6 Tom Ed Gooden...................... 40.5 Tom Ed Gooden...................... 37.8 Randy Jones............................. 34.5 Randy Jones............................. 35.2 Randy Jones............................. 36.8 Randy Jones............................. 34.6 Keith Dickey............................. 31.4 Ken Haynie............................... 33.3 Kyle Blickenstaff..................... 37.4 Kyle Blickenstaff..................... 38.5 Kyle Blickenstaff..................... 42.4 Paul Golden............................. 35.3 Paul Golden............................. 37.4 Paul Golden............................. 36.7 Paul Golden............................. 35.3 David Escue............................. 36.1 Mark Thomas........................... 36.5 Mark Thomas........................... 35.9 Mark Thomas........................... 40.2 Mark Thomas........................... 41.6 Brent Goodwin....................... 33.9 Kevin Nelms............................. 34.9 Kevin Nelms............................. 35.1 Kevin Nelms............................. 33.8 Andrew Patton........................ 39.4 Andrew Patton........................ 36.3 Andrew Patton........................ 41.7 Andrew Patton........................ 43.4 Freddie Langston................... 36.7 Coy Nance................................ 39.1 Coy Nance................................ 36.6 Coy Nance................................ 40.0 Thomas Hanson..................... 38.3 Thomas Hanson..................... 37.4 Ryan Ferrell.............................. 37.5 Micah Canterbury.................. 36.5

Jerry Mote............................ 17-6.8 Jerry Mote...............................8-7.1 Jerome Prince..................... 8-10.9 Richard Davis....................... 10-8.3 Jim Howard.......................... 9-14.9 Jim Howard.............................5-3.0 Harry Lisle...........................26-14.4 Harry Lisle...........................14-21.8 Mike Surratt............................9-7.1 Harry Starnes....................... 14-7.1 Ronnie Peacock.................. 14-9.6 Gary Gregg........................... 15-6.0 David Lumpkin.................10-16.1 Jack Barber.........................12-11.4 Jack Barber........................... 17-7.5 Joe David Smith................. 14-6.0 Lanny Dauksch................... 10-2.8 Kevin Webb........................29-10.5 Kevin Webb........................23-10.4 Lafe Caton............................ 11-6.2 Lafe Caton...............................8-4.3 Lafe Caton............................ 17-7.0 Bruce Baldwin..................... 28-7.2 Gary Hill................................. 11-9.4 Mickey Adkison.................. 23-6.8 Mickey Adkison.................. 11-7.1 Daron Cathey....................28-10.3 Mickey Adkison.................. 28-6.8 Mike Alexander.................. 11-3.0 Eric Cook............................... 24-4.1 Eric Cook............................... 24-8.7 Aaron Walters...................... 23-4.4 Aaron Walters...................... 22-5.2 Jon Newby........................... 12-2.5 Lorne Latiker......................20-11.7 Jess Lanier............................ 17-8.9 Jess Lanier...............................9-8.7 Jess Lanier..........................25-10.6 Jess Lanier..........................23-10.6 Gerald Payne.....................27-12.8 William Holloway............... 18-6.8 Santiago Collins...............19-10.5 Santiago Collins...............17-13.8 Santiago Collins...............17-10.6 Robert Towns...................... 11-8.5 Jeremy Fairrow................... 25-9.0 Robert Towns...................... 20-8.8 Zac Ross................................ 18-7.4

Tommy Carter..................... 4-17.8 Jerry Mote............................ 7-18.1 Tommy Carter..................... 5-15.6 Richard Davis.....................13-16.5 Jim Howard........................15-19.9 Jim Howard........................19-19.1 Harry Lisle...........................12-24.7 Harry Lisle...........................16-23.0 Charles Jones....................19-20.7 Bill Watts..............................16-23.6 Bill Watts..............................11-20.9 Alan Dixon..........................13-20.4 Alan Dixon..........................24-21.5 Alan Dixon............................ 6-22.8 Joe David Smith...............16-19.8 Joe David Smith...............19-21.7 John Orr..............................14-20.3 Carl Dickson.......................12-16.8 Kevin Webb........................22-17.4 Pat Brown...........................12-18.6 Lafe Caton..........................33-24.9 Tony McCoy.......................29-19.2 Tony McCoy.......................17-26.1 Bobby Jones......................27-24.4 Bobby Jones......................14-19.7 Daron Cathey....................20-19.5 Daron Cathey....................22-23.1 Keith Kelley........................20-19.5 Chris Hill..............................11-23.3 Darrell Biggers.................... 7-29.7 Eric Cook.............................15-23.7 Aaron Walters....................17-20.0 Aaron Walters....................16-19.9 Aaron Walters....................13-19.7 Aaron Walters....................14-23.0 Sedrick McDaniel.............14-20.9 Aaron Evans.......................12-28.2 Sedrick McDaniel.............18-21.8 Aaron Evans.......................17-24.4 Zach Beavers.....................14-17.6 Santiago Collins................20-20.2 Robert Lolohea.................14-17.9 Demarcus Calhoun..........10-27.3 Reid Smith..........................22-23.7 Joel Laird.............................23-20.2 Robert Towns....................11-24.3 Patrick Nicks......................10-27.8 Zac Ross..............................32-25.8

--------------------------------------------Greg Poston..............................140 Greg Poston..............................141 Fanasial Quinn.........................112 Fanasial Quinn.........................130 Ken Forte..................................... 96 Brooks Davis.............................143 John Spann...............................140 Pat Gill.........................................198 Pat Gill.........................................141 Pat Gill.........................................118 Eric Howell................................154 Brooks Harrell...........................143 Paul Simmons..........................123 Chris Howell..............................128 Chris Howell..............................140 Rob Stroud.................................. 77 Greg Taylor.................................. 73 Said Perez.................................... 78 Said Perez..................................113 Tim Polk........................................ 98 Tim Polk........................................ 98 Tim Polk......................................101 Scott Dutile................................. 86 Scott Dutile................................. 84 Sevohn Greer.............................. 70 Kyle Young................................... 69

ALL-TIME PARENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; NIGHT RECORD (33-9-1, .786) 10/23/65 10/8/66 9/30/67 10/19/68 9/27/69 9/19/70 9/25/71 9/9/72 9/15/73 9/7/74 9/13/75 9/11/76 9/17/77 9/9/78 9/15/79

W L L L T W W W W W W W W W W

14-0 0-24 3-7 0-13 7-7 18-0 28-7 58-10 31-7 20-10 28-14 34-6 10-7 24-9 13-7

Millsaps St. Coll. of Ark. Ouachita Baptist Arkansas A&M Millsaps Southwestern Millsaps Austin NE Missouri Mo. Western NE Missouri Lane NW Oklahoma Lane SE Oklahoma

9/13/80 W 9/26/81 W 9/11/82 W 9/24/83 W 9/15/84 W 9/28/85 W 9/13/85 W 9/26/87 W 10/1/88 W 10/30/89 W 10/6/90 L 10/5/91 W* 10/10/92 L 9/25/93 W 10/10/94 W

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19-7 36-28 14-0 17-14 10-7 24-17 24-7 24-14 27-14 34-0 6-10 17-19 14-19 28-24 24-8

Lane SE Oklahoma Lane SE Oklahoma Lane SE Oklahoma Evangel SE Oklahoma NW Oklahoma Lane Central Ark. Arkansas Tech Central Ark. SE Oklahoma East Central

10/23/95 10/21/96 10/11/97 10/3/98 9/18/99 9/23/00 10/6/01 10/5/02 10/27/03 10/2/04 10/8/05 9/30/06 10/4/07

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

26-25 31-26 10-35 24-15 38-35 31-28 27-51 38-10 9-10 44-20 21-41 24-16 49-31

SE Oklahoma West Alabama Northeastern St. SE Oklahoma Midwestern St. Henderson St. Central Ark. West Alabama Arkansas Tech Henderson St. Central Ark. West Alabama West Georgia

HARDING’S LONGEST PLAYS Longest Rushes

1. 2. 3. 8. 9.

90, Alan Dixon; Ouachita Baptist; Oct 23, 1971 86, Jack Barber; Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 10, 1973 80, Alan Dixon; at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 11, 1972 80, Chris Hill; at Lane; Sep 03, 1988 80, Chris Hill; Missouri-Rolla; Sep 10, 1988 80, Chris Pierson; at Tarleton State; Sep 20, 1997 80, Darrell Biggers; Southern Arkansas; Nov 10, 1990 79, Troy Smith; Iowa Wesleyan; Oct 24, 1992 75, Borden Bradley; at El Dorado JC; Nov 14, 1931 75, Glenn Segars; at Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 30, 1982 75, Richard Holmes; at Southern Arkansas; Nov 04, 1989

Longest Pass Completion

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

92, Greg Cox; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 14, 1987 87, Lewis Walker; at Delta State; Oct 31, 1959 85, Luke Cullins; at SE Oklahoma; Oct 02, 1999 80, Jeff Smith; at Mississippi College; Oct 23, 1976 80, Roddy Mote; Henderson State; Oct 20, 1984 78, Mannie Lowery; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 16, 1985 77, David Jones; at Lane; Sep 08, 1979 76, Adam Lybrand; West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 75, Borden Bradley; Jonesboro Baptist; Nov 19, 1931 74, Kyle Blickenstaff; at Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 30, 1982 74, Tad Niblett; Lane; Sep 07, 1991

JUNIOR ZAC ROSS recorded Harding’s 10th longest kick return in school history last season, running 67 yards against Southern Arkansas on Oct. 20.

Longest punt return

Longest pass reception

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

92, Mike Alexander; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 14, 1987 87, Bill Tinsley; at Delta State; Oct 31, 1959 85, Marc Fager; at SE Oklahoma; Oct 02, 1999 80, Eric Whitley; at Mississippi College; Oct 23, 1976 80, Gill Stegall; Henderson State; Oct 20, 1984 78, Daron Cathey; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 16, 1985 77, Tim Perry; at Lane; Sep 08, 1979 76, Reid Smith; West Georgia; Oct 11, 2003 75, Billy Norris; Jonesboro Baptist; Nov 19, 1931 74, Durwood Dry; at Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 30, 1982 74, Steve Green; Lane; Sep 07, 1991

1. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.

54, Brent Goodwin; Central Arkansas; Oct 06, 1990 54, Brent Goodwin; at SE Oklahoma; Sep 22, 1990 52, Brent Goodwin; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 11, 1989 52, Steve Hunter; SE Oklahoma; Sep 26, 1981 51, Tom Ed Gooden; Austin College; Sep 09, 1972 50, Coy Nance; West Alabama; Nov 03, 2001 50, Jeremy Thompson; East Central; Oct 25, 1997 49, Jeremy Thompson; at SW Missouri; Sep 12, 1998 46, Coy Nance; Henderson State; Sep 23, 2000 45, Coy Nance; Southern Arkansas; Nov 08, 2003 45, Coy Nance; West Alabama; Oct 05, 2002 45, Coy Nance; at West Georgia; Oct 12, 2002 45, James Street; Ouachita Baptist; Sep 30, 1967

Longest punt

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

82, Andrew Patton; SW Oklahoma; Nov 13, 1999 72, Kyle Blickenstaff; at Southwestern (Tenn.); Oct 16, 1982 70, Coy Nance; West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 69, Andrew Patton; at East Central; Oct 24, 1998 67, Kevin Nelms; Midwestern State; Oct 28, 1995 66, Andrew Patton; at Tarleton State; Sep 04, 1999 65, Micah Canterbury; at Southern Arkansas; Oct 20, 2007 64, Kyle Blickenstaff; at SE Oklahoma; Sep 25, 1982 64, Mark Thomas; at Ouachita Baptist; Oct 13, 1990 63, David Escue; at Southern Arkansas; Sep 07, 1987 63, Randy Jones; Washburn; Sep 25, 1976 63, Thomas Hanson; at Ouachita Baptist; Nov 06, 2004

87, Kevin Webb; Ouachita Baptist; Oct 08, 1977 76, Daron Cathey; at Arkansas-Monticello; Nov 02, 1986 75, Harry Lisle; at Ouachita Baptist; Oct 01, 1966 73, Harry Lisle; Millsaps; Oct 28, 1967 71, David Wofford; at Arkansas A&M; Oct 14, 1967 71, Harry Lisle; Millsaps; Oct 28, 1967 67, David Lumpkin; Austin College; Oct 09, 1972 64, David Lumpkin; Mississippi College; Oct 28, 1972 63, Robert Lolohea; Ouachita Baptist; Nov 16, 2002 61, Harry Lisle; at Millsaps; Oct 29, 1966

Longest kick return

Longest field goal made

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

1. 96, Bill Watts; at Arkansas Tech; Oct 15, 1969 2. 94, Patrick Nicks; Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 23, 2006 3. 92, Harry Lisle; at Millsaps; Oct 29, 1966 4. 89, Aaron Evans; at Texas A&M-Commerce; Sep 07, 1996 5. 84, Wade Ruby; Little Rock JC; Oct 17, 1931 6. 77, Darrell Biggers; Lane; Sep 30, 1989 7. 76, Robert Towns; at North Alabama; Sep 24, 2005 8. 71, Travis DeSisso; at Central Arkansas; Oct 09, 2004 9. 70, Michael Gibbs; at Northeastern State; Sep 14, 1991 10. 67, Zac Ross; at Southern Arkansas; Oct 20, 2007

Longest interception return

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

100, Bershard Tillman; Northeastern State; Oct 09, 1999 85, Jermaine Cuffie; Arkansas Tech; Aug 31, 1996 76, Lanny Dauksch; Arkansas Tech; Oct 15, 1977 74, Daniel McCondichie; East Central; Sep 14, 1996 74, Jamael Harris; Langston; Oct 31, 1998 73, Rob Stroud; SW Oklahoma; Oct 12, 1996 69, Torrance Daniels; Arkansas-Monticello; Oct 16, 2004 67, Errick Wilson; at Valdosta State; Oct 13, 2001 62, Keith Dickey; Henderson State; Oct 21, 1978 61, Greg Poston; at SE Oklahoma; Sep 25, 1982

Longest fumble return

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

99, Jerry Mote; Ozarks (Ark.); Nov 05, 1960 79, Torrance Daniels; at Missouri Southern; Sep 04, 2004 77, Ken Glass; at Arkansas Tech; Nov 11, 1967 66, Ken Glass; at Arkansas Tech; Nov 11, 1967 54, Brian Caffey; Northeastern State; Oct 09, 1999 47, Laron Poulian; at Arkansas-Monticello; Sep 05, 1998 39, Les Polk; West Georgia; Oct 27, 2001 37, Sevohn Greer; Henderson State; Oct 28, 2006 36, Chad Bonner; Delta State; Nov 02, 2002 29, Emerson Brubaker; State College of Ark.; Nov 21, 1970

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100-YARD RUSHING GAMES 200-yard RUSHING games Name Joe David Smith Chris Pierson Alan Dixon Chris Pierson Alan Dixon Robert Lolohea Aaron Evans Kyle Wess

Att-Yards 39-284 15-257 33-229 21-213 28-212 20-209 21-203 23-200

Opponent Arkansas-Monticello East Central Ouachita Baptist at Tarleton State at Northeast Missouri West Alabama Ouachita Baptist Arkansas-Monticello

Date 11/15/75 9/14/96 10/23/71 9/20/97 9/23/72 11/3/01 11/7/98 9/23/06

Opponent Southern State at Northeastern State at Arkansas Tech East Central at Lane Southern Arkansas Southwestern Oklahoma Southern Arkansas Henderson State at Southwest Baptist at Arkansas-Monticello at Maryville Arkansas-Monticello Southeastern Oklahoma at Tarleton State at Ouachita Baptist Southwestern Oklahoma at Arkansas Tech Southeastern Oklahoma Arkansas A&M Henderson State at Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas Tech Arkansas-Monticello Ouachita Baptist Ouachita Baptist Henderson State Southern Arkansas Millsaps at Ouachita Baptist at Austin College Southern State Central Missouri at North Alabama at Lane at Southwest Missouri Ouachita Baptist at Northeastern State at Lane at Northwestern Oklahoma at Arkansas-Monticello Missouri-Rolla Northeast Missouri Langston Arkansas Tech Missouri Western at Arkansas Tech Missouri-Rolla Henderson State Arkansas Tech Southwest Missouri Hendrix at Arkansas Tech Southern Arkansas

Date 10/4/69 10/5/96 10/13/73 10/25/97 9/14/85 11/10/90 10/1/94 11/4/78 11/6/71 8/31/06 11/11/72 10/21/67 11/10/73 10/24/83 9/8/73 10/23/93 11/15/97 10/18/75 9/26/81 10/17/70 10/21/78 11/4/72 10/9/82 9/6/97 11/11/00 10/2/65 10/20/84 11/3/84 10/23/65 11/8/97 9/11/71 9/25/65 11/18/67 10/20/01 9/3/88 9/12/98 11/12/83 10/5/96 9/3/88 9/18/76 10/30/82 9/17/66 9/15/73 12/6/72 11/12/66 9/7/74 11/13/65 8/31/02 11/9/91 10/12/85 9/23/78 10/29/60 9/28/02 11/10/90

100-yard RUSHING games Name Charles Jones Chris Pierson Alan Dixon Chris Pierson Glenn Segars Darrell Biggers Lloyd Coakley Mike Vanlandingham Alan Dixon Kyle Wess Alan Dixon Jim Howard Jack Barber Z.C.O. Uhatafe Alan Dixon Lloyd Coakley Chris Pierson Allen Grieb Tony McCoy Alan Dixon Mike Vanlandingham Alan Dixon Tony McCoy Chris Pierson William Holloway Jim Howard Glenn Segars Glenn Segars Jim Howard Chris Pierson Alan Dixon Jim Howard Jim Howard Robert Lolohea Anthony Lowery Jason Sneed Bobby Jones Chris Pierson Chris Hill Joe David Smith Glenn Segars Jim Howard Alan Dixon Alan Dixon Jim Howard Joe David Smith Jim Howard Dondtray Thomas Wayne Shorter Glenn Segars Mike Vanlandingham Jerry Mote Dondtray Thomas Richard Holmes

Att-Yards 31-194 18-193 27-189 17-189 21-187 22-187 19-184 33-183 35-180 18-180 15-176 25-175 11-171 33-170 16-169 19-168 24-168 31-166 32-161 31-159 40-157 20-152 37-151 19-151 14-151 29-150 22-150 29-149 27-146 21-145 17-145 23-145 30-144 18-141 15-138 16-137 27-137 19-136 9-136 17-135 18-134 31-134 28-132 23-132 37-132 15-130 18-130 20-129 28-129 22-129 35-129 29-129 18-128 12-128

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Dondtray Thomas James Joyce Manny Lowery Mike Vanlandingham Joe David Smith Amos Washington Alan Dixon Alan Dixon Jim Howard Robert Lolohea Alan Dixon Alan Webster Chris Gilliam J.W. White Joe David Smith Alan Dixon Darrell Biggers Tony McCoy Alan Dixon Kent Chambers Allen Grieb Charles Jones DeJuan Patton Charlie Caffey Alan Dixon Gail Mote Chris Gilliam Tony McCoy Mike Vanlandingham Alan Dixon Alan Dixon Robert Lolohea Ethan Sheffield William Holloway Michael Gibbs Chris Gilliam Amos Washington Alan Dixon Charles Jones Kent Chambers Troy Smith Chris Gilliam Chris Pierson Amos Washington Kyle Wess Jerry Mote Adam Lybrand Dondtray Thomas Richard Holmes Jerry Mote Darrell Biggers Bobby Jones Bobby Jones Michad Holliday Lloyd Coakley Eugene Carodine Allen Grieb Glenn Segars Ted Walters Alan Dixon Mike Vanlandingham Wayne Shorter Derrick Williams Bobby Jones Mike Vanlandingham Amos Washington Mike Vanlandingham Allen Grieb

16-127 16-127 10-126 22-125 9-125 27-124 24-124 19-124 25-124 21-122 24-122 16-121 20-121 25-121 21-120 22-120 21-119 22-119 8-119 18-118 27-118 22-118 13-116 13-116 23-116 25-115 19-114 24-114 29-114 27-114 20-114 21-113 12-113 15-112 16-112 12-111 11-111 24-111 26-111 18-110 11-109 11-108 22-108 17-108 18-108 18-107 14-107 22-107 13-106 29-106 15-105 22-105 9-105 23-104 18-104 29-104 25-104 14-103 7-103 22-103 28-102 14-101 9-101 16-101 28-101 20-100 17-100 19-100

West Alabama at Livingston State at Evangel Mississippi College Lane at East Central Ouachita Baptist Mississippi College Ozarks (Ark.) at Southern Arkansas Arkansas AM&N at Southern Arkansas West Alabama at Southern Arkansas Tarleton State Henderson State at Southern Arkansas Arkansas Tech Austin College at Tarleton State Arkansas Tech Northwood Institute Missouri-Rolla Mississippi College at Ouachita Baptist Millsaps Midwestern State Arkansas-Monticello Ouachita Baptist at Samford Millsaps East Central Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas Tech at Lane Northeastern State Southern Arkansas at Henderson State Mississippi College at Evangel Iowa Wesleyan at Ouachita Baptist at Central Oklahoma at Henderson State at Ouachita Baptist at Ozarks (Ark.) at Missouri Southern at Missouri Southern at Southern Arkansas Arkansas A&M Arkansas Tech at Evangel Evangel Delta State at West Georgia at Ouachita Baptist at Southern State Arkansas Tech at Arkansas Tech Arkansas Tech Central Arkansas at Iowa Wesleyan at Ouachita Baptist Southwestern (Tenn.) at Arkansas Tech Central Arkansas at Knoxville College Henderson State

10/5/02 10/18/80 9/21/85 10/22/77 9/11/76 9/11/93 10/6/73 10/28/72 10/30/65 11/9/02 10/31/70 10/20/07 9/22/96 11/3/79 10/30/76 9/30/72 11/4/89 10/10/81 9/9/72 9/19/87 10/19/74 11/2/68 8/31/02 10/11/69 10/24/70 10/23/65 10/28/95 10/31/81 10/8/77 10/20/73 9/22/73 9/7/02 10/29/94 9/16/00 9/8/90 10/7/95 11/14/92 11/7/70 10/11/69 9/12/87 10/24/92 11/8/97 10/18/97 11/7/92 11/11/06 11/5/60 9/4/04 9/4/04 11/4/89 10/20/62 10/5/91 10/1/83 10/13/84 9/29/01 10/2/93 11/15/80 11/9/74 10/10/87 10/13/73 10/14/72 11/18/78 9/21/91 11/15/86 10/15/83 10/15/77 10/10/92 9/30/78 10/2/76

PASSING AND RECEIVING HIGHS

SENIOR QUARTERBACK DAVID KNIGHTON has passed for 300 or more yards six times in his career. He passed Luke Cullins for most yards passed in a game when he threw for 529 yards against Arkansas Tech last season.

300-yard PassING games Name David Knighton Luke Cullins David Knighton David Knighton Adam Lybrand Luke Cullins Luke Cullins Luke Cullins Adam Lybrand David Knighton Freddie Langston David Knighton David Knighton Freddie Langston David Knighton Adam Lybrand Adam Lybrand Alex Behel

Comp-Att-Yards-TD 46-62-529-7 42-68-502-3 20-31-416-4 26-43-401-5 22-38-367-3 30-49-353-3 26-36-352-3 18-35-348-3 23-47-342-3 30-49-331-3 20-32-330-3 35-51-327-2 29-55-326-3 28-50-326-1 26-41-317-2 24-36-317-3 20-48-310-0 24-36-306-2

Opponent Arkansas Tech at Central Oklahoma at Southwest Baptist West Georgia at West Alabama East Central at Ouachita Baptist Midwestern State at Arkansas-Monticello at Henderson State North Alabama North Alabama at Arkansas-Monticello Arkansas Tech at West Alabama Henderson State at Ouachita Baptist at Delta State

Date 11/3/07 10/16/99 8/31/06 10/4/07 10/4/03 10/23/99 11/6/99 9/18/99 10/25/03 10/27/07 9/21/02 9/13/07 9/22/07 9/15/01 9/29/07 10/18/03 11/15/03 9/30/00

200-yard Receiving games Name Gerald Payne John Orr Gerald Payne

Rec-Yards 13-224 5-218 9-214

Opponent at Tennessee Tech Central Arkansas at Central Arkansas

Date 9/9/00 11/18/78 10/7/00

100-yard ReceivING games Name Marc Fager Santiago Collins Mike Alexander Devin Link Gerald Payne Ronnie Peacock Reid Smith

Rec-Yards 9-181 9-177 6-177 9-177 11-170 9-163 5-151

Opponent at Central Oklahoma at North Alabama at Southern Arkansas at Southwest Baptist at Delta State Millsaps West Georgia

Date 10/16/99 9/21/02 11/7/87 8/31/06 9/30/00 9/25/71 10/11/03

Santiago Collins Marc Fager Santiago Collins Gerald Payne Drew Colon Demarcus Calhoun Jack Barber Barry Bowens Marc Fager Ronnie Peacock Barry Bowens Santiago Collins Mike Alexander David Feliciano Joe David Smith Jack Moore Mike Alexander Santiago Collins Santiago Collins Rufus Bangs Gerald Payne Brian Polk Jimmy Sloan Mark Adkison Zac Ross Kurt Adams Joe Price David Feliciano Drew Colon Ronnie Peacock Clay Beason Gerald Payne Max Ellzey Eric Whitley Bob Winston Jack Barber Demarcus Calhoun Ronnie Peacock Demarcus Calhoun Devin Link Mike Alexander Demarcus Calhoun Ron Sparkman Ron Sparkman Tim Perry Joe David Smith Demarcus Calhoun James Street Ronnie Peacock Gill Stegall Steven Murphy David Feliciano Eric Whitley Mike Alexander Ardell Briggs Zach Beavers Marc Fager Jack Barber Ronnie Peacock Santiago Collins Jack Barber Santiago Collins Gary Brown Jack Barber Ronnie Peacock Reid Smith Gerald Payne Aaron Evans

8-151 11-150 11-148 6-148 9-145 6-144 7-143 8-143 5-141 7-139 6-139 3-136 4-134 6-133 8-132 5-131 5-131 7-129 10-129 6-128 6-126 7-126 4-126 6-126 10-125 6-125 7-125 6-124 11-124 7-124 6-122 5-121 9-120 4-120 7-120 7-120 11-119 7-118 9-117 10-116 6-115 8-114 10-114 3-114 3-114 7-114 9-112 3-112 8-111 2-110 4-109 8-109 3-108 5-108 8-107 4-107 2-107 3-107 5-107 6-104 4-103 10-102 4-101 6-101 6-101 10-101 9-100 9-100

at Arkansas Tech East Central Arkansas Tech Henderson State at Delta State at Southern Arkansas Millsaps Southeastern Oklahoma at Southeastern Oklahoma State College of Arkansas at Southern Arkansas North Alabama Ouachita Baptist Arkansas-Monticello at Mississippi College Evangel Southeastern Oklahoma at Arkansas-Monticello Delta State at Tarleton State Midwestern State at Tarleton State at Ouachita Baptist Arkansas-Monticello Arkansas Tech at Arkansas-Monticello at Missouri Southern West Georgia at Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas-Monticello at West Alabama East Central at Southwest Missouri St. Central Arkansas Arkansas Tech Northeast Missouri Arkansas-Monticello Ouachita Baptist at Delta State Henderson State at Ouachita Baptist North Alabama at Southeastern Oklahoma at Arkansas-Monticello at Lane College at Texas Lutheran at East Central Millsaps Southwestern (Kan.) Evangel West Alabama Valdosta State at Mississippi College at Southeastern Oklahoma North Alabama at Henderson State Ouachita Baptist at Millsaps Arkansas A&M at West Georgia at Samford Central Arkansas Northwestern Oklahoma at Northwestern Oklahoma at Ouachita Baptist at West Georgia at Central Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma

9/16/00 10/23/99 9/15/01 9/23/00 9/30/00 11/9/02 9/22/73 9/23/89 10/2/99 11/21/70 11/4/89 10/21/00 11/14/87 10/16/04 10/23/76 9/13/86 9/26/87 10/25/03 9/29/01 10/29/77 9/18/99 9/20/97 10/17/92 10/31/81 11/3/07 9/22/07 9/4/04 9/11/04 11/6/99 10/16/71 9/2/95 10/23/99 9/24/77 11/20/76 10/16/76 9/15/73 10/26/02 10/23/71 11/1/03 10/28/06 11/12/88 10/20/03 9/26/92 11/2/91 9/8/79 11/2/74 10/6/03 10/28/67 9/19/70 10/13/84 10/5/02 9/17/05 10/23/76 9/24/88 9/13/07 9/22/01 10/26/96 9/16/72 10/17/70 10/28/00 10/20/73 10/6/01 9/20/75 9/21/74 10/24/70 9/10/05 10/16/99 10/3/98

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YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN Offense Year

--------FIRST DOWNS-------- Total Rush Pass Pen.

RUSHING Att. Yds.

---------------PASSING--------------- Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD

PENALTIES No. Yds.

FUMBLES No. Lost

Points

1960

378

110

963

410

330

1961

393

1183

131

523

412

114

1962

107

429

1312

132

519

353

105

1963

113

429

1377

124

525

418

1964

402

1128

132

387

575

1965

132

102

487

2114

106

539

404

134

1966

139

498

1689

154

927

482

161 146

1967

151

485

1657

202

1124

618

1968

135

402

1088

283

126

1390

630

157

1969

172

433

1578

265

136

1502

432

208

1970

159

469

1440

246

121

1466

375

131

1971

178

435

1598

266

133

1693

534

190

1972

221

158

563

3368

156

1067

813

355

1973

175

106

495

2267

185

1156

581

215

1974

133

451

1438

240

1097

463

1975

122

462

1520

152

753

528

119

1976

189

568

2061

285

139

1849

760

223

1977

160

511

1311

306

117

1450

702

132 199

1978

148

532

1614

192

1183

519

1979

106

438

1146

206

879

648

1980

163

100

562

1743

209

941

654

155

1981

188

102

523

1691

268

122

1599

610

170

1982

152

486

1615

212

1354

668

136

1983

152

110

561

2038

125

683

530

138

1984

130

458

1426

141

964

528

146

1985

148

109

530

2178

123

818

555

1986

155

105

479

2007

180

743

569

184

163

1987

165

487

1789

210

1463

566

221

1988

133

404

1283

272

1314

693

151

1989

153

455

1286

274

115

1543

545

154

1990

139

433

1403

223

100

1326

544

173

1991

164

496

1741

264

131

1703

561

223

1992

174

385

1434

344

175

2252

663

221

1993

178

103

386

1265

323

168

2061

495

190

1994

172

435

1598

250

142

1791

536

237

1995

163

421

1260

286

130

1425

572

149

1996

185

107

450

2214

249

116

1941

677

324

1997

173

100

448

2490

239

105

1530

655

280

1998

162

425

1365

301

138

1833

767

212

1999

180

117

298

1008

360

196

2678

620

309

2000

201

117

353

1283

398

216

2770

776

345

2001

176

365

1369

329

181

2020

685

229

2002

201

407

1587

341

196

2576

109

970

333

2003

189

112

306

1252

392

197

2670

640

198

2004

196

109

374

1576

393

207

2369

587

266

2005

215

100

417

1573

368

211

2249

537

246

2006

181

346

1391

288

165

2160

538

244

2007

238

138

317

1236

457

299

3220

723

347

Note: Harding records in BOLD.

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YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN HARDING’S OPPONENTS Year

--------FIRST DOWNS-------- Total Rush Pass Pen.

RUSHING Att. Yds.

---------------PASSING--------------- Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD

PENALTIES No. Yds.

FUMBLES No. Lost

1960

Opponents’ Records Incomplete

1961

Opponents’ Records Incomplete

Points

1962

402

1149

127

870

1963

446

2029

105

711

177

128

566

1964

140

102

509

1841

165

840

873

183

1965

105

369

1422

157

717

470

111

1966

113

422

1664

185

870

485

1967

147

439

1427

203

105

1371

453

131

184

1968

129

102

505

2182

165

808

860

235

1969

139

482

1648

179

1056

549

142

1970

113

467

1585

132

894

519

151

1971

137

103

502

2183

151

642

778

209

1972

175

537

1835

216

111

1283

558

125

1973

153

107

518

2184

149

646

562

120

1974

122

430

1591

166

963

527

149

1975

147

465

1641

211

1133

641

143

1976

169

582

1686

249

108

1476

591

180

1977

155

575

1715

218

1133

776

180

1978

139

443

1306

219

1316

724

177

1979

154

540

2014

185

1265

773

205

1980

197

116

575

2434

212

1734

103

991

265

1981

183

103

559

2325

228

106

1513

681

279

1982

149

528

1479

206

1427

702

150

1983

173

108

461

2031

173

1206

485

203

1984

146

431

1267

198

1408

605

147

1985

157

429

1386

247

119

1518

515

195

1986

151

461

1412

222

1382

531

158

1987

137

423

1059

229

120

1362

542

139 208

1988

157

526

1627

208

101

1393

531

1989

187

503

1699

300

151

1699

517

125

1990

152

470

1603

218

102

1214

389

135 197

1991

167

474

1682

300

163

1609

542

1992

187

523

1862

253

138

1433

647

164

1993

162

467

1907

222

102

1232

411

178

1994

173

425

1678

268

122

1588

407

204

1995

184

429

1337

275

151

1705

469

231

1996

186

416

1591

287

146

2145

430

277

1997

177

457

1771

224

100

1626

612

281

1998

193

467

1963

279

129

1873

676

238

1999

189

114

481

2205

227

101

1656

726

263

2000

230

111

104

454

2133

322

184

2663 19

791

369

2001

171

408

1693

267

121

1845

692

266

2002

191

473

1678

309

151

1797

696

248

2003

224

108

428

1451

319

190

2500

679

265

2004

234

123

410

1529

396

213

2455

665

284

2005

191

101

392

1279

340

201

2250

618

234

2006

189

367

1588

300

176

2063

556

248

2007

249

121

110

455

2386

348

205

2559

672

397

Note: Opponents’ season-highs in BOLD.

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YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN YEAR-BY-YEAR AVERAGES

SCORING

RUSHING

PASSING

TOTAL

Year

W-L-T

OFF

DEF

OFF

DEF

OFF

DEF

OFF

DEF

1960

1-5-3

6.0

12.6

107.0

---

45.6

---

152.6

---

1961

4-5-0

12.7

17.3

131.4

---

58.1

---

189.6

---

1962

6-3-0

11.7

8.7

145.8

127.7

57.7

96.7

203.4

224.3

1963

1-8-0

8.8

19.7

153.0

225.4

58.3

79.0

211.3

304.4

1964

2-8-0

6.7

18.3

112.8

184.1

38.7

84.0

151.5

268.1

1965

5-3-1

14.9

12.3

234.9

158.0

59.9

79.7

294.8

237.7

1966

6-3-0

17.9

14.6

187.7

184.9

103.0

96.7

290.7

184.9

1967

3-7-0

14.6

18.4

165.7

142.7

112.4

137.1

278.1

279.8

1968

2-8-0

15.7

23.5

108.8

218.2

139.0

80.8

247.8

299.0

1969

7-2-1

20.8

14.2

157.8

164.8

150.2

105.6

308.0

270.4

1970

5-5-0

13.1

15.1

144.0

158.5

146.6

89.4

290.6

247.9

1971

5-5-0

19.0

20.9

159.8

218.3

169.3

64.2

329.1

282.5

1972

10-1-0

32.3

11.4

306.2

166.8

97.0

116.6

403.2

283.5

1973

7-3-0

21.5

12.0

226.7

218.4

115.6

64.6

342.3

283.0

1974

5-4-1

9.8

14.9

143.8

159.1

109.7

96.1

253.5

255.4

1975

4-6-0

11.9

14.3

152.0

164.1

75.3

113.3

227.3

277.4

1976

7-5-0

18.6

15.0

171.8

140.5

154.1

123.0

325.8

263.5

1977

4-7-0

12.0

16.4

119.2

155.9

131.8

103.0

251.0

258.9 262.2

1978

5-4-1

19.9

17.7

161.4

130.6

118.3

131.6

279.7

1979

4-6-0

9.8

20.5

114.6

201.4

87.9

126.5

202.5

327.9

1980

3-8-0

14.1

24.1

158.5

221.3

85.5

157.6

244.0

378.9

1981

2-9-0

15.5

25.4

153.7

211.4

145.4

137.5

299.1

348.9

1982

5-6-0

12.4

13.6

146.8

134.5

123.0

129.7

269.9

264.2

1983

3-6-1

12.5

20.3

185.3

203.1

62.1

120.6

247.4

323.7

1984

5-3-1

16.2

16.3

158.4

140.8

107.1

156.4

265.6

297.2

1985

5-5-0

18.4

19.5

217.8

138.6

81.8

151.8

299.6

290.4

1986

4-5-1

16.3

15.8

200.7

141.2

74.3

138.2

275.0

279.4

1987

6-4-0

22.1

13.9

178.9

105.9

146.3

136.2

325.2

242.1

1988

4-6-0

15.1

20.8

128.3

162.7

131.4

139.3

259.7

302.0

1989

7-4-0

14.0

11.4

116.9

154.5

140.3

154.5

257.2

308.9

1990

6-4-0

17.3

13.5

140.3

160.3

132.6

121.4

272.9

281.7

1991

7-3-1

20.3

17.9

158.3

152.9

154.8

146.3

313.1

299.2

1992

7-4-0

20.1

14.9

130.4

169.3

204.7

130.3

335.1

299.5

1993

6-4-0

19.0

17.8

126.5

190.7

206.1

123.2

332.6

313.9

1994

5-4-1

23.7

20.4

159.8

167.8

179.1

158.8

338.9

326.6

1995

4-6-0

14.9

23.1

126.0

133.7

142.5

170.5

268.5

304.2

1996

6-4

32.4

27.7

221.4

159.1

194.1

214.5

415.5

373.6

1997

5-5

28.0

28.1

249.0

177.1

153.0

162.6

402.0

339.7

1998

8-3

19.3

21.6

124.1

178.5

166.7

170.3

290.7

348.7

1999

5-5

30.9

26.3

100.8

220.5

267.8

165.6

368.6

386.1

2000

5-6

31.4

33.5

116.6

193.9

251.8

242.1

368.5

436.0

2001

4-6

22.9

26.6

136.9

169.3

202.0

184.5

338.9

353.8

2002

9-2

30.3

22.5

144.3

152.5

234.2

163.4

378.5

315.9

2003

4-6

19.8

26.5

92.3

145.1

267.0

250.0

359.3

395.1

2004

6-5

24.2

25.8

117.9

139.0

215.4

223.2

333.3

362.2

2005

6-5

22.4

21.3

143.0

116.3

204.5

347.5

320.8

2006

6-4

24.4

21.3

139.1

158.8

216.0

206.3

355.1

365.1

2007

6-4

34.7

39.7

123.6

238.6

322.0

255.9

445.6

494.5

Note: Season-highs in BOLD.

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 1924 (2-2) 0-0 H • 2-2 A L W W L

0-38 38-3 10-7 0-10

1959 (1-5) Earl B. Thompson at Ozarks Seconds at Dardanelle HS at Russellville HS at Hendrix Seconds

1925 (2-3-1) 1-1-1 H • 1-2 A O-10 T 6-6 O-17 L 0-19 O-23 L 0-13 O-31 W 7-3 N-6 L 0-14 N-14 W 21-0

Clint Kercheville ASTC Seconds at Magnolia A&M Hendrix Seconds at Subiaco College at Ark. Tech Seconds Subiaco College

1926 (1-5) 1-1 H • 0-4 A O-02 L O-08 L O-16 W N-05 L N-11 L N-18 L

0-7 0-74 19-0 0-25 0-52 0-21

Clyde Matthews at ASTC Seconds at Arkansas Freshmen Subiaco College at Ozarks (Ark.) at Henderson-Brown Magnolia A&M

1927 (0-8-1) 0-2 H • 0-6-1 A S-29 L 6-32 O-08 L 0-32 O-14 L 0-87 O-18 L 0-30 O-24 L 0-12 N-04 L 0-33 N-12 T 0-0 N-17 L 6-7 N-24 L 0-26

W.T. Henry Ark. State Teachers Little Rock College at Beebe A&M at Ark. Tech Seconds at Hendrix Seconds at College of Ozarks at Subiaco College at Subiaco College at Arkansas College

1928 (3-1-2) 1-0 H • 2-1-2 A S-28 L 0-19 O-05 T 0-0 O-13 W 7-0 O-26 W 64-0 N-01 T 0-0 N-09 W 13-7

Frank Turbeville at Arkansas Tech at Ark. State Teachers at College of Ozarks Jonesboro Baptist at Ouachita Baptist at Henderson-Brown Seconds

1929 (3-1-2) 0-0-1 H • 3-1-1 A O-05 T 0-0 O-12 T 6-6 O-19 W 13-12 O-24 W 19-0 N-02 W 24-12 N-11 L 7-41

Buck Arnold Hendrix-Henderson Seconds at Charleston HS at Jonesboro Baptist at Atkins HS at Dardanelle HS at Clarksville HS

0-6 7-12 6-25 13-0 33-0 32-0 0-19 0-7 26-0

Buck Arnold at Ozarks (Ark.) Fr. at Hendrix Seconds at Ouachita Baptist Fr. at Jonesboro Baptist El Dorado Jr. College at Little Rock Jr. College at Magnolia A&M Ouachita Baptist 2nds Army-Navy Hospital

1931 (4-3) 3-0 H • 1-3 A O-09 L 0-17 W O-24 L O-29 W N-05 L N-14 W N-19 W

6-46 19-6 6-76 12-6 6-40 45-13 19-0

0-19 7-6 13-33 14-42 7-60 7-47

1966 (6-3, 3-3 4th AIC) Carl Allison Itawamba Jr. College Arkansas St. Freshmen at Tennessee-Martin Southern State at Delta State at Mississippi College

1960 (1-5-3, 1-5-2 7th AIC) 0-3-1 H • 1-2-2 A S-17 T 6-6 S-24 L 0-20 O-01 L 0-13 O-08 T 0-0 O-15 L 0-21 O-22 L 6-19 O-29 T 6-6 N-05 W 34-0 N-12 L 0-28

Carl Allison at Millsaps Arkansas Tech at Southern State at Ouachita Baptist Ark. State Teachers Arkansas A&M Hendrix at Ozarks (Ark.) at Henderson State

1961 (4-5, 4-3 4th AIC) 3-2 H • 1-3 A S-16 L S-23 L S-30 W O-07 W O-14 L O-21 W O-28 L N-04 W N-11 L

13-14 0-37 27-25 15-14 0-26 22-7 10-14 27-0 0-19

Carl Allison Millsaps at Arkansas Tech Southern State Ouachita Baptist at Ark. State Teachers at Arkansas A&M at Livingston State Ozarks (Ark.) Henderson State

1962 (6-3, 4-3 4th AIC) 2-2 H • 4-1 A S-15 W S-22 L S-29 W O-06 W O-13 L O-20 W O-27 W N-03 W N-10 L

13-0 0-7 20-7 30-19 0-26 7-6 17-7 20-0 0-6

Carl Allison at Millsaps Arkansas Tech at Southern State at Ouachita Baptist Ark. State Teachers Arkansas A&M Livingston State at Ozarks (Ark.) at Henderson State

1963 (1-8, 0-7 8th AIC) 1-4 H • 0-4 A S-14 L S-21 L S-28 L O-05 L O-12 L O-17 L O-26 W N-02 L N-09 L

7-19 8-23 0-13 6-21 0-28 7-35 39-0 7-14 7-24

Carl Allison at Tennessee-Martin at Arkansas Tech Southern State Ouachita Baptist at Ark. State Teachers at Arkansas A&M Millsaps Ozarks (Ark.) Henderson State

1964 (2-8, 1-6 7th AIC)

1930 (4-5) 2-1 H • 2-4 A O-03 L O-11 L O-17 L O-25 W O-31 W N-08 W N-13 L N-17 L N-25 W

1-2 H • 0-3 A O-03 L O-10 W O-17 L O-24 L O-31 L N-07 L

Paul Fiser at College of Ozarks Little Rock Jr. College at Henderson State Fort Smith Jr. College at Arkansas College at El Dorado Jr. College Jonesboro Baptist

1932-1958 No Team

1-5 H • 1-3 A S-12 L S-19 L S-26 L O-03 L O-10 L O-17 L O-24 W O-31 W N-07 L N-14 L

0-28 0-33 7-20 0-13 0-14 13-27 7-0 28-0 6-20 6-27

John Prock Tennessee-Martin Fort Sill at Southern State at Ouachita Baptist Ark. State Teachers Arkansas A&M at Millsaps Ozarks (Ark.) at Henderson State Arkansas Tech

1965 (5-3-1, 3-3-1 4th AIC) 3-1-1 H • 1-3 A S-18 W 16-13 S-25 L 19-26 O-02 T 13-13 O-09 L 8-33 O-16 W 14-10 O-23 W 14-0 O-30 W 38-0 N-06 W 7-0 N-13 L 7-10

John Prock at NW Oklahoma Southern State Ouachita Baptist at Ark. State Teachers at Arkansas A&M Millsaps Ozarks (Ark.) Henderson State at Arkansas Tech

3-2 H • 3-1 A S-17 W S-24 W O-01 W O-08 L O-15 L O-22 W O-29 W N-05 L N-12 W

31-13 35-13 6-0 0-24 7-19 21-10 28-8 13-24 22-20

John Prock Missouri-Rolla at Southern State at Ouachita Baptist State College of Ark. Arkansas A&M Maryville College at Millsaps at Henderson State Arkansas Tech

1967 (3-7, 0-6 7th AIC) 2-3 H • 1-4 A S-16 L S-23 L S-30 L O-07 L O-14 L O-21 W O-28 W N-04 L N-11 L N-18 W

14-25 9-26 3-7 7-22 0-27 27-16 24-7 7-21 28-31 27-13

John Prock at Missouri-Rolla Southern State Ouachita Baptist at State College of Ark. at Arkansas A&M at Maryville College Millsaps Henderson State at Arkansas Tech Central Missouri

1968 (2-8, 0-6 7th AIC) 2-3 H • 0-5 A S-21 W S-28 L O-05 L O-12 L O-19 L O-26 L N-02 W N-09 L N-16 L N-23 L

62-7 6-21 14-36 0-35 0-13 7-34 30-6 25-34 7-21 6-28

John Prock Centenary at Millsaps at Southern State at Central Missouri Arkansas A&M at Ouachita Baptist Northwood Institute at Henderson State Arkansas Tech State College of Ark.

1969 (7-2-1, 4-2 3rd AIC) 4-0-1 H • 3-2 A S-20 W 23-21 S-27 T 7-7 O-04 W 20-14 O-11 W 18-7 O-18 W 22-7 O-25 W 24-19 N-01 W 44-16 N-08 W 14-7 N-15 L 22-28 N-22 L 14-16

John Prock at Southwestern (Kan.) Millsaps Southern State Mississippi College at Arkansas A&M Ouachita Baptist at Northwood Institute Henderson State at Arkansas Tech at State College of Ark.

1970 (5-5, 3-3 4th AIC) 3-2 H • 2-3 A S-19 W S-26 W O-03 L O-10 L O-17 W O-24 W O-31 L N-07 L N-14 L N-21 W

18-0 13-12 14-25 0-24 27-13 21-7 6-16 6-12 6-28 20-14

John Prock Southwestern (Kan.) at Millsaps at Southern State at Mississippi College Arkansas A&M at Ouachita Baptist Arkansas AM&N at Henderson State Arkansas Tech State College of Ark.

1971 (5-5, 2-4 4th AIC) 3-2 H • 2-3 A S-11 W S-25 W O-02 L O-09 W O-16 L O-23 L O-30 L N-06 W N-13 L N-20 W

32-7 28-7 7-34 20-14 12-19 19-21 14-45 24-13 14-52 20-7

John Prock at Austin College Millsaps Southern State Mississippi College at Arkansas-Monticello Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas AM&N Henderson State at Arkansas Tech at State College of Ark.

1972 (10-1, 5-1 1st AIC) No. 6 - NAIA Final Poll 4-1 H • 5-0 A • 1-0 N John Prock S-09 W 58-10 Austin College S-16 W 47-7 at Millsaps S-23 W 31-20 at Northeast Missouri S-30 W 21-10 Henderson State O-07 W 27-19 at Ouachita Baptist O-14 L 9-13 Arkansas Tech O-28 W 48-3 Mississippi College N-04 W 14-9 at Southern State N-11 W 56-7 at Arkansas-Monticello N-18 W 14-0 State College of Ark. COWBOY BOWL (at Lawton, Okla.) D-06 W 30-27 Langston

1973 (7-3, 4-2 2nd AIC) 5-0 H • 2-3 A S-08 W S-15 W S-22 W S-29 L O-06 W O-13 W O-20 L N-03 W N-10 W N-17 L

21-7 31-7 28-7 0-7 31-29 20-0 22-35 12-0 33-7 17-21

John Prock at Tarleton State Northeast Missouri Millsaps at Henderson State Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas Tech at Samford Southern State Arkansas-Monticello at State College of Ark.

1974 (5-4-1, 3-2-1 3rd AIC) 2-1-1 H • 3-3 A S-07 W 20-10 S-14 W 21-16 S-21 L 16-20 S-28 L 0-28 O-12 L 0-10 O-19 W 10-3 N-02 L 0-45 N-09 W 10-7 N-16 W 14-3 N-23 T 7-7

John Prock Missouri Western at Northeast Missouri at NW Oklahoma Henderson State at Ouachita Baptist Arkansas Tech at Texas Lutheran at Southern State at Arkansas-Monticello State College of Ark.

1975 (4-6, 2-4 5th AIC) 3-3 H • 1-3 A S-06 L S-13 W S-20 W O-04 L O-11 L O-18 W N-01 L N-08 L N-15 W N-22 L

0-6 28-14 27-0 7-17 0-24 20-9 6-28 3-23 25-15 3-7

John Prock at Missouri Western Northeast Missouri NW Oklahoma at Henderson State Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas Tech Texas Lutheran Southern State Arkansas-Monticello at Central Arkansas

1976 (7-5, 5-1 1st AIC) 5-1 H • 2-4 A • 0-1 N John Prock S-11 W 34-6 Lane S-18 L 21-24 at NW Oklahoma S-25 L 17-20 Washburn O-02 W 20-15 Henderson State O-09 W 17-0 at Ouachita Baptist O-16 W 23-7 Arkansas Tech O-23 L 23-34 at Mississippi College O-30 W 24-7 Tarleton State N-06 L 0-24 at Southern Arkansas N-13 W 16-8 at Arkansas-Monticello N-20 W 16-13 Central Arkansas SHRINE BOWL (at Pasadena, Texas) D-04 L 12-22 Abilene Christian

1977 (4-7, 2-4 5th AIC) 2-3 H • 2-4 A S-10 W S-17 W S-24 L O-01 L O-08 W O-15 W O-22 L O-29 L N-05 L N-12 L N-19 L

26-10 10-7 14-41 0-9 29-15 14-12 12-15 7-12 7-17 6-9 7-33

John Prock at Lane NW Oklahoma at Southwest Missouri at Henderson State Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas Tech Mississippi College at Tarleton State Southern Arkansas Arkansas-Monticello at Central Arkansas

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 1978 (5-4-1, 3-2-1 4th AIC) 3-1-1 H • 2-3 A S-09 W 24-9 S-16 L 8-30 S-23 W 18-3 S-30 L 19-26 O-07 W 17-10 O-21 T 20-20 O-28 W 22-6 N-04 W 31-14 N-11 L 14-28 N-18 L 26-31

John Prock Lane at SE Oklahoma Southwest Missouri at Knoxville College at Arkansas Tech Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas

1979 (4-6, 2-4 5th AIC) 1-4 H • 3-2 A S-08 W S-15 W S-22 L S-29 L O-06 L O-20 W O-27 L N-03 W N-10 L N-17 L

John Prock 13-12 13-7 0-10 9-13 6-26 23-12 7-50 15-12 6-21 6-42

at Lane SE Oklahoma at Southwest Missouri Knoxville College Arkansas Tech at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Central Arkansas

1980 (3-8, 1-5 6th AIC) 1-5 H • 2-3 A S-13 W S-20 L S-27 W O-04 L O-11 L O-18 L O-25 L N-01 L N-08 L N-15 W N-22 L

John Prock 19-7 13-29 9-6 0-28 18-35 14-47 14-20 0-9 7-15 34-20 27-49

Lane Southwest Missouri at SE Oklahoma Northeastern State at Arkansas Tech at Livingston State Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas

1981 (2-9, 0-6 7th AIC) 1-4 H • 1-5 A S-12 W S-19 L S-26 W O-03 L O-10 L O-17 L O-24 L O-31 L N-07 L N-14 L N-21 L

12-6 18-21 36-28 10-35 14-34 0-19 13-46 29-31 10-14 22-31 6-14

John Prock at Lane at Southwest Missouri SE Oklahoma at Northeastern State Arkansas Tech Livingston State at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Central Arkansas

1982 (5-6, 1-5 7th AIC) 1-4 H • 4-2 A S-11 W S-18 L S-25 W O-02 W O-09 L O-16 W O-23 L O-30 W N-06 L N-13 L N-20 L

14-0 7-10 7-3 15-14 24-33 18-17 9-18 27-21 6-7 3-14 6-13

John Prock Lane Southwest Missouri at SE Oklahoma at Evangel at Arkansas Tech at Southwestern (TN) Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas

1983 (3-6-1, 0-5-1 7th AIC) 2-2-1 H • 1-4 A S-10 L 16-35 S-24 W 17-14 O-01 W 26-6 O-08 L 9-10 O-15 W 40-24 O-22 L 17-21 O-29 L 0-15 N-05 L 0-31 N-12 T 13-13 N-19 L 0-34

John Prock at Lane SE Oklahoma at Evangel Arkansas Tech Southwestern (TN) at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Central Arkansas

1984 (5-3-1, 2-3-1 5th AIC) 3-1-1 H • 2-2 A S-15 W 24-19 S-29 W 10-7 O-06 L 3-13 O-13 W 33-28 O-20 W 15-8 O-27 W 13-9 N-03 T 21-21 N-10 L 24-28 N-17 L 3-14

John Prock Lane at SE Oklahoma at Arkansas Tech Evangel Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas

1985 (5-5, 2-5 6th AIC) 2-2 H • 3-3 A S-14 W S-21 W S-28 W O-12 W O-19 W O-26 L N-02 L N-09 L N-16 L N-23 L

21-14 44-16 24-17 27-13 10-7 21-35 20-21 3-17 14-21 0-34

John Prock at Lane at Evangel SE Oklahoma Arkansas Tech at Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Central Arkansas

1986 (4-5-1, 3-4 5th AIC) 3-2-1 H • 1-3 A S-13 W 24-7 S-20 T 17-17 S-27 L 20-23 O-11 L 10-27 O-18 W 17-0 O-25 W 18-6 N-01 L 17-23 N-08 L 10-14 N-15 W 24-3 N-22 L 6-38

John Prock Evangel Tarleton State at SE Oklahoma at Arkansas Tech Arkansas-Pine Bluff Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas

4-1 H • 2-3 A S-12 L* S-19 W S-26 W O-10 W O-17 W O-24 L O-31 L N-07 W N-14 W N-21 L * - forfeit loss

John Prock at Evangel at Tarleton State SE Oklahoma Arkansas Tech Lane at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Central Arkansas

1987 (6-4, 3-3 3rd AIC) 27-0 21-14 24-14 19-7 51-6 7-10 21-35 31-22 17-10 3-21

1988 (4-6, 1-5 6th AIC) 3-2 H • 1-4 A S-03 W S-10 W S-24 L O-01 W O-08 L O-22 L O-29 L N-05 W N-12 L N-17 L

22-7 21-14 6-35 27-14 10-13 17-34 0-27 34-6 14-28 0-28

Larry Richmond at Lane Missouri-Rolla at SE Oklahoma NW Oklahoma at Arkansas Tech Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas

1989 (7-4, 5-1 1st AIC) No. 9 - NAIA Final Poll 3-2 H • 4-2 A Larry Richmond S-02 L 0-5 at Emporia State S-16 W 10-9 at Evangel S-23 L 3-7 SE Oklahoma S-30 W 34-0 Lane O-07 W 17-11 Arkansas Tech O-21 W 15-6 at Henderson State O-28 L 3-21 Arkansas-Monticello N-04 W 30-17 at Southern Arkansas N-11 W 17-6 Ouachita Baptist N-16 W 16-11 at Central Arkansas NAIA PLAYOFFS D-02 L 9-32 at Emporia State

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1990 (6-4, 3-3 4th AIC) No. 15 - NAIA Final Poll 3-2 H • 3-2 A Larry Richmond S-01 L 14-21 Emporia State S-08 W 38-0 at Lane S-15 W 27-20 Evangel S-22 W 15-14 at SE Oklahoma S-29 W 24-10 at Arkansas Tech O-06 L 6-10 Central Arkansas O-13 L 7-24 at Ouachita Baptist O-27 W 10-9 Arkansas-Monticello N-03 L 3-13 at Henderson State N-10 W 29-14 Southern Arkansas

1991 (7-3-1, 4-1-1 2nd AIC) No. 12 - NAIA Final Poll 5-0 H • 2-3-1 A Larry Richmond A-31 L 0-34 at Samford S-07 W 52-0 Lane S-14 L 13-20 at Northeastern State S-21 W 35-31 at Iowa Wesleyan S-28 W 16-10 SE Oklahoma O-05 W* 17-19 Arkansas Tech O-12 T 6-6 at Central Arkansas O-19 W 24-21 Ouachita Baptist N-02 W 28-19 at Arkansas-Monticello N-09 W 16-13 Henderson State N-16 L 16-24 at Southern Arkansas

1992 (7-4, 4-2 2nd AIC) No. 7 - NAIA Final Poll 3-3 H • 4-1 A Larry Richmond S-05 W 39-0 at Lane S-12 L 0-25 Northeastern State S-26 W 28-24 at SE Oklahoma O-03 L 7-17 at Arkansas Tech O-10 L 14-19 Central Arkansas O-17 W 28-0 at Ouachita Baptist O-24 W 21-14 Iowa Wesleyan O-31 W 29-14 Arkansas-Monticello N-07 W 29-10 at Henderson State N-14 W 26-7 Southern Arkansas NAIA PLAYOFFS N-21 L 0-34 Central State

1993 (6-4, 2-2 3rd AIC) 3-1 H • 3-3 A A-28 W* S-11 L S-18 L S-25 W O-02 W O-09 W O-23 W O-30 W N-06 L N-13 L * - forfeit win

22-32 20-21 6-20 21-12 22-19 26-10 25-7 26-24 9-13 13-20

Larry Richmond at Arkansas-Pine Bluff at East Central at Delta State SE Oklahoma at West Georgia Northeastern State at Ouachita Baptist Arkansas Tech at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas

1994 (5-4-1, 3-1 2nd AIC) 4-1-1 H • 1-3 A A-27 L 14-15 S-10 W 24-8 S-17 T 24-24 S-24 L 29-30 O-01 W 39-27 O-08 L 0-27 O-15 W 24-14 O-29 W 34-14 N-05 L 25-28 N-12 W 22-17

Randy Tribble Arkansas-Pine Bluff East Central Delta State at SE Oklahoma SW Oklahoma at Northeastern State at Southern Arkansas Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas Tech Arkansas-Monticello

1995 (4-6) 3-2 H • 1-4 A S-02 L S-09 L S-16 L S-23 W S-30 L O-07 W O-14 L O-21 L O-28 W N-04 W

14-15 0-40 14-27 26-25 0-18 27-21 19-32 20-34 13-6 16-13

Randy Tribble at West Alabama East Texas State at East Central SE Oklahoma at SW Oklahoma Northeastern State at Arkansas-Monticello Southern Arkansas Midwestern State at Ouachita Baptist

1996 (6-4) 5-0 H • 1-4 A A-31 W S-07 L S-14 W S-21 W S-28 L O-05 W O-12 W O-26 W N-02 L N-16 L

45-41 28-43 41-31 31-26 22-33 33-7 35-23 50-21 20-23 19-29

Randy Tribble Arkansas Tech at Texas A&M-Comm. East Central West Alabama at SE Oklahoma at Northeastern State SW Oklahoma Ouachita Baptist at Midwestern State at Nicholls State

1997 (5-5, 3-5 4th LSC-North) 2-3 H • 3-2 A A-30 W S-06 W S-20 L S-27 L O-04 W O-11 L O-18 L O-25 W N-08 W N-15 L

28-10 48-14 46-49 7-33 17-14 10-35 19-35 41-21 31-28 33-42

Randy Tribble at Arkansas Tech Arkansas-Monticello at Tarleton State #8 TAMU-Kingsville at SE Oklahoma Northeastern State at #12 Central Okla. East Central at Ouachita Baptist SW Oklahoma

1998 (8-3, 6-2 3rd LSC-North) 4-1 H • 4-2 A S-05 W S-12 L S-19 W S-26 W* O-03 W O-10 L O-17 L O-24 W O-31 W N-07 W N-14 W * - forfeit win

17-10 12-52 28-21 6-38 24-15 14-19 3-31 28-27 42-0 18-16 20-9

Randy Tribble at Arkansas-Monticello at Southwest Missouri Tarleton State at TAMU-Kingsville SE Oklahoma at Northeastern State #2 Central Oklahoma at East Central Langston Ouachita Baptist at SW Oklahoma

1999 (5-5, 3-5 5th LSC-North) 3-2 H • 2-3 A S-04 W S-11 W S-18 W S-25 L O-02 L O-09 L O-16 L O-23 W N-06 W N-13 L

44-16 21-19 38-35 28-31 27-41 28-34 30-42 30-7 41-7 22-31

Randy Tribble at Tarleton State West Alabama Midwestern State at Angelo State at SE Oklahoma Northeastern State at #3 Central Oklahoma East Central at Ouachita Baptist SW Oklahoma

2000 (5-6, 4-5 t-6th GSC) 4-1 H • 1-5 A S-02 W S-09 L S-16 L S-23 W S-30 L O-07 W O-14 L O-21 W O-28 L N-04 L N-11 W

52-38 27-29 24-42 31-28 35-43 31-23 39-50 37-36 13-35 21-35 35-10

Randy Tribble Tarleton State at Tennessee Tech at #21 Arkansas Tech Henderson State at #20 Delta State at Central Arkansas #12 Valdosta State North Alabama at #4 West Georgia at West Alabama Ouachita Baptist

2001 (4-6, 4-5 t-7th GSC) 2-3 H • 2-3 A S-01 L S-15 L S-22 W S-29 L O-06 L O-13 L O-20 W O-27 W N-03 W N-10 L

11-14 13-25 26-10 21-40 27-51 17-51 17-14 43-31 44-10 10-20

Randy Tribble at Texas A&M-Comm. #21 Arkansas Tech at Henderson State #1 Delta State #21 Central Arkansas at #1 Valdosta State at North Alabama #11 West Georgia West Alabama at Ouachita Baptist

ALL-TIME RESULTS 2002 (9-2, 7-2 2nd GSC) 5-1 H • 4-1 A A-31 W S-07 W S-21 W S-28 W O-05 W O-12 W O-19 L O-26 W N-02 L N-09 W N-17 W

23-15 34-23 45-38 32-14 38-10 13-0 8-29 40-27 25-49 33-13 42-30

Randy Tribble Missouri-Rolla East Central at North Alabama at Arkansas Tech West Alabama at West Georgia at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello Delta State at #24 Southern Ark. Ouachita Baptist

2003 (4-6, 3-6 t-7th GSC) 2-3 H • 2-3 A S-06 W S-20 L S-27 L O-04 W O-11 W O-18 W O-25 L N-01 L N-08 L N-15 L

22-19 3-38 9-10 26-21 25-21 34-33 21-35 21-38 19-24 18-26

Randy Tribble at East Central North Alabama Arkansas Tech at West Alabama West Georgia Henderson State at Arkansas-Monticello at Delta State #17 Southern Arkansas at Ouachita Baptist

2004 (6-5, 4-5 t-6th GSC) 4-2 H • 2-3 A A-28 W S-04 W S-11 W S-18 L S-25 W O-02 W O-09 L O-16 L O-23 L O-30 L N-06 W

17-10 32-27 28-21 19-32 30-27 44-20 20-28 28-37 14-48 14-17 20-17

Randy Tribble Southwest Baptist at Missouri Southern West Georgia at #13 Valdosta State #14 North Alabama Henderson State at Central Arkansas Arkansas-Monticello Delta State at #8 Arkansas Tech at Ouachita Baptist

2005 (6-5, 4-5 t-7th GSC) 4-1 H • 2-4 A A-27 W S-03 W S-10 L S-17 W S-24 L O-01 L O-08 L O-13 W O-22 L O-29 W N-05 W

Randy Tribble at Southwest Baptist Missouri Southern at West Georgia #1 Valdosta State at #18 North Alabama at Henderson State Central Arkansas at Arkansas-Monticello at Delta State #9 Arkansas Tech Ouachita Baptist

47-14 45-27 21-23 16-13 6-35 0-23 21-41 32-14 7-27 27-10 24-7

2006 (6-4, 5-3 t-5th GSC) 4-1 H • 2-3 A A-31 W S-09 L S-14 L S-23 W S-30 W O-07 W O-19 W O-28 W N-04 L N-11 L

Randy Tribble at Southwest Baptist Missouri Southern at #3 North Alabama Arkansas-Monticello West Alabama at West Georgia Southern Arkansas Henderson State at Arkansas Tech at Ouachita Baptist

42-30 27-30 14-41 29-21 24-16 34-16 17-6 34-28 3-26 20-34

2007 (6-4, 5-3 5th GSC) 4-1 H • 2-3 A A-30 W S-08 L S-13 L S-22 L S-29 W O-04 W O-20 W O-27 L N-03 W N-10 W

R. Tribble/R. Huckeba Southwest Baptist at Missouri Southern #3 North Alabama at Arkansas-Monticello at West Alabama West Georgia at Southern Arkansas at Henderson State Arkansas Tech Ouachita Baptist

43-40 20-48 17-58 32-48 36-35 49-31 31-24 19-22 62-55 38-36

HARDING VS. RANKED OPPONENTS (5-17) Date Sept. 27, 1997 Oct. 18, 1997 Oct. 17, 1998 Oct. 16, 1999 Sept. 16, 2000 Sept. 30, 2000 Oct. 14, 2000 Oct. 28, 2000 Sept. 15, 2001 Sept. 29, 2001 Oct. 6, 2001 Oct. 13, 2001 Oct. 27, 2001 Nov. 9, 2002 Nov. 8, 2003 Sept. 18, 2004 Sept. 25, 2004 Oct. 30, 2004 Sept. 17, 2005 Sept. 24, 2005 Oct. 29, 2005 Sept. 14, 2006 Sept. 13, 2007

Opponent Texas A&M-Kingsville at Central Oklahoma Central Oklahoma at Central Oklahoma at Arkansas Tech at Delta State Valdosta State at West Georgia Arkansas Tech at Delta State Central Arkansas at Valdosta State West Georgia at Southern Arkansas Southern Arkansas at Valdosta State North Alabama at Arkansas Tech Valdosta State at North Alabama Arkansas Tech at North Alabama North Alabama

Opp. Rank 8 12 2 3 21 20 12 4 21 1 21 1 11 24 17 13 14 8 1 18 9 3 3

W/L L L L L L L L L L L L L W W L L W L W L W L L

Score 7-33 19-35 3-31 30-42 24-42 35-43 39-50 13-35 13-35 21-40 27-51 17-51 43-31 33-13 19-24 19-32 30-27 14-17 16-13 (ot) 6-35 27-10 14-41 58-17

W/L W W W L W L L

Score 32-14 38-10 13-0 8-29 40-27 49-25 6-35

HARDING AS A RANKED TEAM (4-3) Date Sept. 28, 2002 Oct. 5, 2002 Oct. 12, 2002 Oct. 19, 2002 Oct. 26, 2002 Nov. 2, 2002 Sept. 24, 2005

Opponent at Arkansas Tech West Alabama at West Georgia at Henderson State Arkansas-Monticello Delta State at North Alabama

HU Rank 24 24 22 18 24 19 24

HARDING COACHING RECORDS Year Coach 1924 Earl B. Thompson 1925 Clint Kercheville 1926 Clyde Matthews 1927 W.T. Henry 1928 Frank Turbeville 1929 Buck Arnold 1930 Buck Arnold 1931 Paul Fiser 1959 Carl Allison 1960 Carl Allison 1961 Carl Allison 1962 Carl Allison 1963 Carl Allison 1964 John Prock 1965 John Prock 1966 John Prock 1967 John Prock 1968 John Prock 1969 John Prock 1970 John Prock 1971 John Prock 1972 John Prock 1973 John Prock 1974 John Prock 1975 John Prock 1976 John Prock 1977 John Prock 1978 John Prock 1979 John Prock 1980 John Prock 1981 John Prock 1982 John Prock 1983 John Prock 1984 John Prock 1985 John Prock 1986 John Prock 1987 John Prock 1988 Larry Richmond 1989 Larry Richmond 1990 Larry Richmond 1991 Larry Richmond 1992 Larry Richmond 1993 Larry Richmond 1994 Randy Tribble 1995 Randy Tribble 1996 Randy Tribble 1997 Randy Tribble 1998 Randy Tribble 1999 Randy Tribble 2000 Randy Tribble 2001 Randy Tribble 2002 Randy Tribble 2003 Randy Tribble 2004 Randy Tribble 2005 Randy Tribble 2006 Randy Tribble 2007 Randy Tribble Ronnie Huckeba

Overall W-L-T 2-2-0 2-3-1 1-5-0 0-8-1 3-1-2 3-1-2 4-5-0 4-3-0 1-5-0 1-5-3 4-5-0 6-3-0 1-8-0 2-8-0 5-3-1 6-3-0 3-7-0 2-8-0 7-2-1 5-5-0 5-5-0 10-1-0 7-3-0 5-4-1 4-6-0 7-5-0 4-7-0 5-4-1 4-6-0 3-8-0 2-9-0 5-6-0 3-6-1 5-3-1 5-5-0 4-5-1 6-4-0 4-6-0 7-4-0 6-4-0 7-3-1 7-4-0 6-4-0 5-4-1 4-6-0 6-4 5-5 8-3 5-5 5-6 4-6 9-2 4-6 6-5 6-5 6-4 1-1 5-3

Conference W-L-T

Conf. Rank

1-5-2 4-3-0 4-3-0 0-7-0 1-6-0 3-3-1 3-3-0 0-6-0 0-6-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 3-2-1 2-4-0 5-1-0 2-4-0 3-2-1 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-6-0 1-5-0 0-5-1 2-3-1 2-5-0 3-4-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 5-1-0 3-3-0 4-1-1 4-2-0 2-2-0 3-1-0

7th-AIC 4th-AIC 4th-AIC 8th-AIC 7th-AIC 4th-AIC 4th-AIC 7th-AIC 7th-AIC 3rd-AIC 4th-AIC 4th-AIC 1st-AIC 2nd-AIC 3rd-AIC 5th-AIC 1st-AIC 5th-AIC 4th-AIC 5th-AIC 6th-AIC 7th-AIC 7th-AIC 7th-AIC 5th-AIC 6th-AIC 5th-AIC 3rd-AIC 6th-AIC 1st-AIC 4th-AIC 2nd-AIC 2nd-AIC 3rd-AIC 2nd-AIC

3-5 6-2 3-5 4-5 4-5 7-2 3-6 4-5 4-5 5-3

4th-LSCN 3rd-LSCN 5th-LSCN 6th-GSC 7th-GSC 2nd-GSC 7th-GSC 6th-GSC 7th-GSC 5th-GSC

5-3

5th-GSC

NOTE: Results are since Harding joined the NCAA in 1997.

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COACHING RECORDS HARDING COACHING HISTORY

CARL ALLISON 1959-1963 Overall Record: 13-26-3 AIC Record: 9-18-2

JOHN PROCK 1964-1987 Overall Record: 114-123-7 AIC Record: 66-100-6

Harding Coach Prock Named To Arkansas Sports Hall Of Fame LARRY RICHMOND 1988-1993 Overall Record: 37-25-1 AIC Record: 19-14-1

ITTLE ROCK - Former Harding head football coach John Prock was among 12 individuals that the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inducted on Feb. 22, 2008. Prock was the head football coach at Harding from 1964-1987 and compiled a school-record 114 career victories. His 1972 and 1976 teams both won Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championships. The 1972 squad finished the season ranked No. 6 nationally in the NAIA. Prock’s legacy continues among head coaches in the state of Arkansas. Currently, seven Arkansas high schools have head coaches that played for Prock at Harding. They include Bernie Cox (Little Rock Central), Lanny Dauksch (West Memphis), Ronnie Peacock (Rogers), Rick Jones (Greenwood), Chris Hill (Van Buren), Roddy Mote (Harding Academy) and Tommy Shoemaker (Central Arkansas Christian). Also Prock’s three successors as head coach at Harding University — Larry Richmond, Randy Tribble and Ronnie Huckeba — all played for Prock. Prock, 78, is a native of Hollis, Okla., and a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State College. He was inducted into the SWOSU Hall of Fame in 2006.

ALL-TIME HOMECOMING RECORD (32-15-2) RANDY TRIBBLE 1994-2007 Overall Record: 74-62-1 AIC Record: 3-1-0 LSC Record: 12-12 GSC Record: 31-31

RONNIE HUCKEBA 2007-Present Overall Record: 5-3 GSC Record: 5-3

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10/24/59 10/29/60 11/4/61 10/27/62 10/26/63 10/10/64 10/23/65 10/22/66 10/28/67 11/2/68 10/25/69 10/17/70 10/23/71 10/28/72 10/6/73 10/19/74 11/8/75 10/30/76 11/5/77 11/4/78 11/10/79 11/8/80 10/31/81 11/6/82 10/29/83

L T W W W L W W W W W W L W W W L W L W L L L L L

14-42 6-6 34-0 17-7 39-0 0-14 14-0 21-10 24-7 30-6 24-19 27-13 19-21 48-3 31-29 10-3 3-23 24-7 7-17 31-14 6-21 7-15 29-31 6-7 0-15

Southern State Hendrix Ozarks (Ark.) Livingston St. Millsaps Ark. St.Teachers Millsaps Maryville Millsaps Northwood Ins. Ouachita Bapt. Arkansas A&M Ouachita Bapt. Miss. College Ouachita Bapt. Arkansas Tech Southern State Tarleton State Southern Ark. Southern Ark. Ouachita Bapt. Southern Ark. Ark.-Monticello Southern Ark. Ark.-Monticello

11/3/84 11/2/85 11/8/86 10/31/87 11/5/88 10/28/89 10/27/90 10/19/91 10/31/92 10/30/93 10/29/94 10/28/95 10/26/96 10/25/97 11/7/98 10/23/99 10/21/00 11/3/01 10/26/02 10/18/03 10/23/04 10/29/05 10/28/06 11/3/07

T L L L W L W W W W W W W W W W W W W W L W W W

21-21 20-21 10-14 21-35 34-6 3-21 10-9 24-21 29-14 26-24 34-14 13-6 50-21 41-21 18-16 30-7 37-36 44-10 40-27 34-33 14-48 27-10 34-28 62-55

Southern Ark. Ark.-Monticello Southern Ark. Ark.-Monticello Southern Ark. Ark.-Monticello Ark.-Monticello Ouachita Baptist Ark.-Monticello Arkansas Tech Ouachita Baptist Midwestern St. Ouachita Baptist East Central Ouachita Baptist East Central North Alabama West Alabama Ark.-Monticello Henderson St. Delta State Arkansas Tech Henderson St. Arkansas Tech

ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS HARDING RECORDS AGAINST ALL OPPONENTS Team

Overall Record

Home Record

Road Record

Neutral Record

First Game

Last Game

Streak

0-1-0

0-0-0

0-1-0

1976

L-1

Arkansas-Monticello

22-22-0

10-12-0

12-10-0

0-0-0

1971

2007

L-1

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

3-3-0

1-2-0

2-1-0

0-0-0

1970

1994

L-1

18-28-0

11-10-0

6-17-0

1-0-0

1928

2007

W-1

Abilene Christian

Arkansas Tech Austin College

2-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1971

1972

W-2

Central Arkansas

6-30-3

3-15-2

3-15-1

0-0-0

1927

2005

L-3

Central Missouri

1-1-0

1-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

1967

1968

L-1

Central Oklahoma

0-3-0

0-1-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

1997

1999

L-3

Delta State

0-8-1

0-3-1

0-5-0

0-0-0

1959

2005

L-6

East Central

7-2-0

5-0-0

2-2-0

0-0-0

1993

2003

W-6

Emporia State

0-3-0

0-1-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

1989

1990

L-3

Evangel

7-1-0

3-0-0

4-1-0

0-0-0

1982

1990

W-2

Henderson State

16-25-1

12-7-1

4-18-0

0-0-0

1926

2007

L-1

Iowa Wesleyan

2-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1991

1992

W-2

Lane

15-1-0

8-0-0

7-1-0

0-0-0

1976

1992

W-8

Langston

2-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1-0-0

1972

1998

W-2

Maryville

2-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1966

1967

W-2

Midwestern State

2-1-0

2-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

1995

1999

W-1

Millsaps

10-2-2

5-1-1

0-0-0

1960

1973

W-4

Mississippi College

3-4-0

3-1-0

0-3-0

0-0-0

1959

1977

L-2

Missouri-Rolla

3-1-0

3-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

1966

2002

W-2

Missouri Southern

2-2-0

1-1-0

0-0-0

2004

2007

L-2

Missouri Western

1-1-0

1-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

1974

1975

L-1

Nicholls State

0-1-0

0-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

1996

L-1

North Alabama

4-4-0

2-2-0

0-0-0

2000

2007

L-3

Northeastern State

3-8-0

2-4-0

1-4-0

0-0-0

1980

1999

L-3

Northwestern Oklahoma

4-2-0

3-0-0

1-2-0

0-0-0

1965

1988

W-2

Ouachita Baptist

27-18-4

14-7-2

13-11-2

0-0-0

1928

2007

W-1

Rhodes

2-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1982

1983

W-2

Samford

0-2-0

0-0-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

1973

1991

L-2

Southeastern Oklahoma

15-7-0

9-1-0

6-6-0

0-0-0

1978

1999

L-1

Southern Arkansas

18-24-1

8-14-1

10-10-0

0-0-0

1925

2007

W-2

Southwest Baptist

4-0-0

2-0-0

0-0-0

2004

2007

W-4

Southwestern Oklahoma

3-3-0

2-2-0

1-1-0

0-0-0

1994

1999

L-1

Southwestern (Kan.)

2-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1969

1970

W-2

Southwest Missouri St.

1-6-0

1-2-0

0-4-0

0-0-0

1970

1998

L-5

Tarleton State

6-2-1

3-0-1

3-2-0

0-0-0

1973

2000

W-3

Tennessee-Martin

0-3-0

0-1-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

1959

1964

L-3

Tennessee Tech

0-1-0

0-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

2000

L-1

Texas A&M-Commerce

0-3-0

0-1-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

1995

2001

L-3

Texas A&M-Kingsville

1-1-0

0-1-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

1997

1998

W-1

Truman State

4-0-0

2-0-0

0-0-0

1972

1975

W-4

Valdosta State

1-3-0

1-1-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

2000

2005

W-1

Washburn

0-1-0

0-0-0

1976

L-1

West Alabama

8-5-1

6-1-0

2-4-0

0-0-0

1961

2007

W-5

7-2-0

4-0-0

3-2-0

0-0-0

1993

2007

W-2

West Georgia Inactive Programs

30-26-4

2008 Opponents in Bold

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HARDING HONOR ROLL ALL-GSC 2007 David Knighton................ QB GSC Offensive Player of the Year Ross Conn......................... OL 2006 Ross Conn.........................OG Justin Currie......................DL Robert Towns....................CB Kyle Wess...........................RB Sevohn Greer............................ LB 2005 Torrance Daniels.............. DB Scott Dutile............................... LB Jeremy Fairrow........................ DB Ben Davis......................................K Travis DeSisso........................... BT 2004 Torrance Daniels.............. DB Scott Dutile............................... LB David Feliciano........................ TE Travis DeSisso........................... BT 2003 Marco Cole.........................BT Torrance Daniels.............. DB Tim Polk.............................LB Justin Beller..............................OG Santiago Collins......................WR 2002 Floyd Black........................DL Chad Eason..........................C Tim Love............................DL Tim Polk.............................LB Justin Beller..............................OG Jamie Doyle..............................DL Freddie Langston................... QB Robert Lolohea........................RB Coy Nance....................................K Errick Wilson............................ DB 2001 Tim Love............................DL Nate Williams................... OT Floyd Black................................DL Santiago Collins......................WR Coy Nance....................................K Tim Polk...................................... LB 2000 Gerald Payne................... WR Said Perez..........................LB Jimi Holden.............................. DB

ALL-LSC 1999 Marc Fager....................... WR Jamael Harris.....................CB Jeremy Thompson..............K Ryan Blount................................. G Luke Cullins.............................. QB Andrew Patton............................P Said Perez.................................. LB Greg Taylor................................DE 1998 Said Perez..........................LB Skip Griffith..................................T Jason Smith...............................DT Rob Stroud.................................FS Archie Walker............................. G 1997 Chris Pierson.....................RB LSC Offensive Back of the Year Brian Polk........................ WR Jason Smith.......................DT Archie Walker......................G Jermaine Cuffie....................... DB David Gonzales...........................T Said Perez.................................. LB Laron Poulian.......................... DB Jeremy Thompson.....................K

ALL AIC 1994

Thad Hill............................ TE Orlandor Joseph...............DT Lorne Latiker.................... DB Ethan Sheffield..................RB

1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

Paul Simmons....................LB Aaron Walters....................RB Jeff Patterson......................G Danny Allison............................. C Clay Beason..............................WR Anthony Clear..........................DL Lloyd Coakley........................... FB Paul Mann................................. QB Casey Smith.................................K Brooks Harrell.................. DB Thad Hill............................ TE Lorne Latiker.................... DB Jon Newby........................ DB Eric Peters............................ T Paul Simmons................... DE Brian Wansley................... OL Kyle Citty................................... DB Lloyd Coakley........................... FB Eric Howell................................. LB Jeff Patterson.............................. G Scott Reedy...............................DL Ron Sparkman........................WR Aaron Walters........................... TB Eric Howell.........................LB Jon Newby........................ DB Richard Proctor.................DL Paul Simmons................... DE Troy Foster.................................DE Richard Holmes....................... TB Lorne Latiker............................ DB Paul Mann................................. QB Ron Sparkman........................WR Brian Wansley...........................OL Amos Washington.................. FB Pat Gill................................LB Jon Newby......................... FS Matt Thompson................ DE Mark Thomas...............................P Eric Cook............................KR Pat Gill................................LB Brent Goodwin....................K Lance Rodgers.................. DB Mark Thomas....................... P Kenwick Thompson......... DE Darrell Biggers.........................RB Kris Citty..................................... TE Chico Ford.................................OL Mike Alexander............... WR Kenwick Thompson..........DL Pat Gill................................LB Lance Rodgers.................. DB Fred Wiley..................................OL Terry Albright................... OL Joe Phillips....................... DB Mike Alexander.......................WR Brooks Davis............................. LB Chris Hill.....................................RB Keith Perry.................................OL Mickey Adkison................ DB Mike Alexander............... WR Kenneth Forte...................DL John Collins...............................OL Brooks Davis............................. LB Steve Dudley............................DL Daron Cathey...........................RB Kenneth Forte..........................DL Fanasial Quinn.........................DL Jeff Klein.....................................OL Gordon Roddenberry............DL Bobby Jones.............................RB Greg Poston.............................. LB Bruce Baldwin......................... DB Kyle Blickenstaff.........................P Durwood Dry............................ TE Ron Kohlbrand.........................DL

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1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1963 1962 1961 1960

Tony McCoy...............................KR Kyle Blickenstaff.........................P Lafe Caton................................ DB Dain Clark..................................OL Steve Hunter............................. PK Lafe Caton.................................KR Roy Kirkland..............................OL Robert Goldstein.....................DL Clay Connell..............................DL Jeff Earnhart..............................OL Gail Gregg.................................. TE Steve Johnson......................... DB Mike Vanlandingham............RB Gary Brown...............................DL Lanny Dauksch....................... DB Max Ellzey.................................WR Mike Graul................................. LB Mike Black..................................OL Adrian Hickmon......................DL Jeff Smith.................................. QB Joe David Smith.....................WR Randy Tribble.......................... DB Mike Black..................................OL Randy Miller.............................. LB Joe David Smith......................KR Ted Walters................................RB Jack Barber................................ SE Barney Crawford.....................DL Bubba Hopkins........................ LB Jack Barber................................ SE Barney Crawford.....................DL Alan Dixon.................................RB Rodney Echols......................... DB Tom Ed Gooden...................... QB Larry Richmond.......................DE Alan Dixon.................................RB Edd Eason.....................................T Tom Ed Gooden...................... QB Gary Hunter............................. DB Dale Payne.................................DL Harry Starnes............................ SE Ronnie Peacock....................... SE Jerry Cook.................................... G Alan Dixon.................................RB David Lumpkin....................... DB Alan Dixon.................................RB Eugene Johnson......................DE Ronnie Peacock....................... SE Curtis Booker............................DE Jerry Cook.................................... G Jerry Copeland........................ QB Jim Duncan...............................DL Charles Jones............................RB Don Sinquefield......................DL Jim Davis...................................... G Don Sinquefield......................DL Pete Henry................................... C Jim Howard...............................RB Harry Lisle................................. DB Donnie Cox.............................. DB Pete Henry................................... C Jim Howard...............................RB Luther Honey.............................. C Ray Griffin.................................. SE Luther Honey...........................NG Walter Mays................................. G Walter Mays................................. G Luther Honey.............................. C Luther Honey.............................. C

NOTE: Prior to 1987, only a 1st Team was chosen. After 1987, 1st Team is in BOLD. 2nd Team in regular.

ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS

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Conferences Harding has belonged to since restoring its intercollegiate program in 1957. Bisons who have earned all-conference selections since joining the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference in 1959.

Harding players who have been named to the All-Gulf South Conference team since joining the conference in 2000.

Harding quarterbacks who have been named all-conference, including current quarterback David Knighton, who earned First Team AllGSC honors last season.

Number of times senior offensive guard Ross Conn has been named All-GSC. Conn is the only multiple award-winner on the 2008 team.

Times current Harding coaches have won all-conference awards. Paul Simmons won three honors as a linebacker, and Clay Beason earned All-AIC as a wide receiver.

FOUR-TIME CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Luther Honey Center 1960, 61, 62, 63

Alan Dixon Running Back 1970, 71, 72, 73

Said Perez Linebacker 1997, 98, 99, 2000

THREE-TIME SELECTIONS Mike Alexander Torrance Daniels Pat Gill Lorne Latiker Jon Newby Tim Polk Paul Simmons

WR DB LB DB DB LB LB

1987, 88, 89 2003, 04, 05 1989, 90, 91 1992, 93, 94 1991, 92, 93 2001, 02, 03 1992, 93, 94

HARDING HONOR ROLL HARDING IN THE NFL BISONS TAKEN IN THE NFL DRAFT Tom Ed Gooden

Bruce Baldwin DB - 1983 Denver Broncos 5th Round 125th selection

K - 1974 Cleveland Browns 11th Round 274th selection

Alan Dixon

Barney Crawford

RB - 1974 Minnesota Vikings 14th Round 363rd selection

DT - 1975 Miami Dolphins 8th Round 205th selection

BISONS SIGNING FREE AGENT CONTRACTS Name Floyd Black Torrance Daniels Adrian Hickmon Mel Jernigan Tim Love Gerald Payne Ronnie Peacock Greg Poston Mike Vanlandingham

Position DL LB DL OL DL WR WR LB RB

GSC PLAYER OF THE WEEK Offensive Gerald Payne, WR..............................10/7/00 Dondtray Thomas, RB.....................9/28/02 Adam Lybrand, QB........................ 10/20/03 Adam Lybrand, QB............................. 9/4/04 David Knighton, QB........................... 9/2/06 Kyle Wess, RB......................................9/23/06 David Knighton, QB.........................10/6/07 David Knighton, QB.........................11/3/07 Defensive Dennis Cardoso, LB..........................9/23/00 Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shun Taylor, DB............................10/7/00 Dennis Cardoso, LB....................... 11/11/00 Tim Love, DL.................................... 10/20/01 Tim Love, DL.......................................9/21/02 Tim Love, DL.......................................10/7/02 Tim Polk, LB..................................... 11/10/03 Reggie Knighton, DB......................... 9/4/04 Scott Dutile, LB..................................9/11/04 Reggie Knighton, DB.......................9/19/05 Robert Towns, DB.......................... 10/31/05 Sevohn Greer, DB................................ 9/2/06 Robert Towns, DB.............................9/30/06 Robert Towns, DB.......................... 10/21/06 Sevohn Greer, DB........................... 10/28/06 Special Teams Coy Nance, K.......................................9/23/00 Coy Nance, K......................................... 9/2/02 Coy Nance, K.................................... 10/14/02 Zac Ross, KR........................................9/22/07

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA Jeff Earnhart (2nd)..................................1978 Kyle Blickenstaff (2nd)..........................1982 Jack Moore (2nd)....................................1987 Brooks Davis (2nd).................................1988

Year 2003 2006 1977 1967 2003 2001 1972 1984 1979

Team Atlanta Falcons Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins Cleveland Browns San Diego Chargers Arizona Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT Clay Beason, QB......................................1996 Rob Stroud, DB........................................1997 Jeremy Thompson, K.............................1997 Clay Madar, DL.........................................1998 Marc Fager, WR........................................1999 Jody Jones, TE..........................................1999 Clay Madar, DL.........................................1999 Jeremy Thompson, K.............................1999 Brad Whinery, TE.....................................1999 Brad Whinery, TE.....................................2000 Zach Beavers, WR....................................2001 Zach Beavers, WR....................................2002 Justin Beller, OL.......................................2002 Justin Beller (2nd), OL...........................2003 Scott Dutile (2nd), LB............................2003 Travis DeSisso, DB...................................2004 Aaron Mitchell, WR.................................2004 Drew Bozarth, DL....................................2005 Scott Dutile, LB........................................2005 Nathan Hoffman, DL..............................2006 Jonathan Paulson, TE............................2006 Kyle Wess, RB............................................2006 Julian Firman (2nd), WR........................2007 Jordan Huckeba, DB..............................2007 Jonathan Paulson, TE............................2007 Jeff Walker (2nd), OL..............................2007

ACADEMIC ALL-GSC Josh Satterfield........................................2000 Brad Whinery...........................................2000 Zach Beavers............................................2001 Josh Satterfield........................................2001 Zach Beavers............................................2002 Justin Beller..............................................2002 Chad Bonner............................................2002 Nate Dutile................................................2002 Matt Underwood....................................2002 Chad Bonner............................................2003

Justin Beller..............................................2003 Scott Dutile...............................................2003 Aaron Mitchell.........................................2003 Nathan Moreland...................................2003 Drew Bozarth...........................................2004 Scott Dutile...............................................2004 Aaron Mitchell.........................................2004 Nathan Moreland...................................2004 Travis DeSisso..........................................2005 Scott Dutile...............................................2005 Aaron Mitchell.........................................2005 Kyle Wess...................................................2005 Julian Firman............................................2006 Nathan Hoffman.....................................2006 Jonathan Paulson...................................2006 David Saunders.......................................2006 Brandon Tittle..........................................2006 Kyle Wess...................................................2006 Jared Wilson.............................................2006 Braden Binkley.........................................2007 Corwin Brown..........................................2007 Ryan Ferrell...............................................2007 Julian Firman............................................2007 Jordan Huckeba......................................2007 Jonathan Paulson...................................2007 Jeff Walker.................................................2007

Tim Polk (1st-LB).....................................2002 Justin Beller (3rd-OL).............................2003 Torrance Daniels (3rd-DB)...................2003 Tim Polk (3rd-LB).....................................2003 David Feliciano (1st-TE)........................2004 Torrance Daniels (2nd-DB)..................2004 Scott Dutile (3rd-LB)..............................2004 Torrance Daniels (2nd-DB)..................2005 Scott Dutile (2nd-LB).............................2005 Justin Currie (3rd-DL)............................2005 Ross Conn (1st-OL).................................2006 Justin Currie (1st-DL).............................2006 Sevohn Greer (2nd-LB).........................2006 Robert Towns (2nd-DB)........................2006 Kyle Wess (1st-RB)...................................2006 Ross Conn (1st-OL).................................2007 David Knighton (2nd-QB)....................2007 Zac Ross (3rd-AP)....................................2007

ACADEMIC ALL-LSC

HARLON HILL AWARD NATIONAL FINALIST

Clay Madar................................................1997 Scott Martin..............................................1997 Jeremy Thompson..................................1997 Rob Stroud................................................1998 Jeremy Thompson..................................1998 Marc Fager................................................1999 Jody Jones.................................................1999 Jeremy Thompson..................................1999

DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION

HARLON HILL AWARD REGIONAL FINALIST Gerald Payne, WR....................................2000 Santiago Collins, WR..............................2001 Robert Towns, DB...................................2006 David Knighton, QB...............................2007

David Knighton, QB (7th).....................2007

ALL-STAR GAME PARTICIPANTS Cactus Bowl (Kingsville, Texas) Gerald Payne............................................2000 Floyd Black................................................2002 Gridiron Classic (Orlando, Fla.) Tim Love ....................................................2002

Chad Eason (1st-C).................................2002 Tim Love (1st-DL)....................................2002 Tim Polk (1st-LB).....................................2002 Justin Beller (2nd-OL)............................2003 Torrance Daniels (2nd-DB)..................2003 Tim Polk (1st-LB).....................................2003 Torrance Daniels (1st-DB)....................2004 David Feliciano (1st-TE)........................2004 Torrance Daniels (1st-DB)....................2005 Scott Dutile (1st-LB)...............................2005 Jeremy Fairrow (2nd-CB)......................2005 Sevohn Greer (1st-LB)...........................2006 Robert Towns (1st-CB)..........................2006 Ross Conn (2nd-OL)...............................2006 Justin Currie (2nd-DL)...........................2006 Kyle Wess (2nd-RB).................................2006 Ross Conn (1st-OL).................................2007 David Knighton (1st-QB)......................2007

D2FOOTBALL.COM ALL-REGION Robert Towns (1st-DB)..........................2006 Sevohn Greer (2nd-LB).........................2006 Justin Currie (2nd-DL)...........................2006 Kyle Wess (2nd-RB).................................2006

FOOTBALL GAZETTE ALL-REGION Floyd Black (3rd-DL)..............................2002 Jamie Doyle (3rd-DE).............................2002 Chad Eason (1st-C).................................2002 Tim Love (1st-DL)....................................2002 Coy Nance (3rd-K)..................................2002

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HARDING ALL-AMERICANS 1960s DON SINQUEFIELD

JIM DUNCAN

1968 • NAIA – 2nd Team Defensive Lineman

1969 • NAIA – 2nd Team Defensive Lineman

JERRY COOK

EDD EASON

1970 • NAIA – 2nd Team 1971 • NAIA – 1st Team Gaurd

1970 • NAIA – 2nd Team Tackle

1970s

TOM ED GOODEN

BARNEY CRAWFORD

MIKE BLACK

1973 • NAIA – 1st Team Quarterback

1974 • NAIA – 1st Team • Kodak – 1st Team Defensive Lineman

1976 • NAIA – 1st Team Offensive Lineman

1980s BRUCE BALDWIN

KYLE BLICKENSTAFF

1982 • NAIA – 1st Team Defensive Lineman

1982 • NAIA – 2nd Team Punter

KENNETH FORTE

JOE PHILLIPS

PAT GILL

1987 • Football News – 1st Team Defensive Lineman

1988 • Football News – 1st Team Defensive Back

1989 • NAIA – 1st Team Linebacker

1990s PAT GILL

BRENT GOODWIN

1990 • NAIA – 2nd Team 1991 • NAIA – 1st Team • Kodak – 1st Team Linebacker

1990 • NAIA – 2nd Team Kicker

LANCE RODGERS

JOHN NEWBY

PAUL SIMMONS

1990 • NAIA – 1st Team Defensive Back

1992 • NAIA – 2nd Team 1993 • NAIA – 1st Team Defensive Back

1992 • NAIA – 1st Team 1993 • NAIA – 1st Team 1994 • NAIA – 1st Team • AP – 1st Team • C.M. Frank – 1st Team Defensive End

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HARDING ALL-AMERICANS 1990s (Cont.) BROOKS HARRELL

THAD HILL

1993 • NAIA – 2nd Team Defensive Back

1993 • NAIA – 2nd Team Tight End

CHAD GRIFFIN

ORLANDOR JOSEPH

1995 • NAIA – 2nd Team Defensive Back

1995 • NAIA – 1st Team Defensive Lineman

CHRIS HOWELL 1996 • NAIA – 1st Team Linebacker

CHRIS PIERSON

CLAY BEASON

ANDREW PATTON

1996 • NAIA – 1st Team 1997 • Football Gazette–3rd Team Running Back

1996 • Football Gazette – H.M. Quarterback

1999 • USAFootball – 1st Team Punter

2000s GERALD PAYNE

SAID PEREZ

2000 • Football Gazette–3rd Team Linebacker

CHAD EASTON

TIM LOVE

TIM POLK

2002 • Football Gazette–3rd Team Center

2002 • Football Gazette–3rd Team Defensive Lineman

2002 • Daktronics–2nd Team Linebacker

TORRANCE DANIELS

DAVID FELICIANO

ROBERT TOWNS

2004 • CSR – 3rd Team 2005 • AP – 2nd Team • D2Football – 2nd Team • CSR – 2nd Team Defensive Back

2004 • Football Gazette–2nd Team • CSR – 1st Team • Daktronics–2nd Team Tight End

2006 • AP – 2nd Team • Daktronics–2nd Team • AFCA Defensive Back

DAVID KNIGHTON 2007 • AP – 1st Team Quarterback

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TORRANCE “TANK” DANIELS

Daniels Earns Super Bowl Ring With NY Giants

n Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, former Harding University linebacker Tank Daniels experienced the ultimate dream of every National Football League player. As a member of the New York Giants’ special teams, Daniels and his teammates defeated the previously unbeaten New England Patriots, 17-14, to win Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. In his second season in the NFL, Daniels joined the Giants on Sept. 19, 2007 as a member of the team’s practice squad. He had been cut two weeks earlier by his first team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Daniels eventually moved up to the active roster on Nov. 27 and played special teams that week against the Chicago Bears. Daniels saw action on special teams in four regular-season games for the Giants. He had only one official tackle during the regular season, but made his mark in the playoffs when he forced a fumble on the second-half kickoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006 in a nationally televised game on ESPN, Daniels became the first Bison football player ever to appear in a National Football League regular season game. On his first play--the opening kickoff against the future Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts—Daniels made his first tackle against kickoff returner Terrance Mathis. After spending the first 11 weeks of the season on the team’s practice squad. In Week 11, Eagles star quarterback Donovan McNabb went down with a season-ending knee injury. Daniels replaced him on the Eagles’ roster. In his first five games, Daniels played only on special teams (kickoff, kickoff return, punt, and punt return). In the final game of the season, Tank played linebacker and defensive end in addition to his special teams duties. In that game against the Atlanta Falcons, Daniels had five tackles. He also had nine special teams tackles in his six-game run and added three more special teams tackles in the Eagles’ playoff game against the New York Giants. In his career at Harding, Daniels earned All-America honors and was a three-time All-GSC performer. One of the most versatile defensive players in school history, Daniels finished his Harding career with 237 tackles, 34.0 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, 27 passes defended, seven interceptions, 10 forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. On April 18, 2008, Daniels became only the second Harding football player to have his number retired. He joined the late Micah Gifford, who was killed while serving his country in Iraq.

DANIELS’ NFL STATS REGULAR SEASON Year Team 2006 Philadelphia 2007 NY Giants Totals

GP 6 4 10

GS 0 0 0

Solo 3 0 3

Ast 2 0 2

Total 5 0 5

SpT 9 1 10

Sack 0.0 0.0 0.0

PD 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0

GP 2 4 6

GS 0 0 0

Solo 0 0 0

Ast 0 0 0

Total 0 0 0

SpT 3 3 6

Sacks PD 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

FF 0 1 1

FR 0 0 0

POSTSEASON Year Team 2006 Philadelphia 2007 NY Giants Totals

TORRANCE “TANK” DANIELS joined the New York Giants’ active roster during late November and played in four regular season games with the team. Daniels remained on the Giants during their playoff run and forced a fumble to open the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

BY THE NUMBERS...

Number of Torrance “Tank” Daniels’ jersey, which was retired during a Harding chapel service during the 2008 Spring semester. Daniels became only the second Bison to have his number retired.

Forced fumbles during Daniels collegiate career at Harding, good for first place in school history. Daniels also leads Harding with career fumble return yards (104).

Games Daniels played as a member of the Harding Bisons. Daniels, a native of Clarendon, Ark., was a four-year starter at Harding.

Harding players who have earned three all-conference honors during their careers. Daniels is the only one of that number to earn all his awards while Harding was a member of the Gulf South Conference.

Harding player to ever play a down in the NFL. Although 13 Bisons have ever been drafted or signed as free agents, Daniels is the only one to have been on an active roster.

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• Six of Daniels’ 16 NFL games have been playoff games, two with the Philadelphia Eagles and four with the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. Daniels recorded three special teams tackles during the Giants’ playoff run. The Giants, headed by quarterback Eli Manning, defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 to win Super Bowl XLII.

ALL-TIME LETTERMEN A Adams, Guy........................... 1960 Adams, Heath................2004-07 Adams, James...................... 1967 Adams, Kurt....................2006-07 Adams, Spencer.................. 2007 Adkison, Mark................1981-84 Adkison, Mickey............1984-87 Akins, Jim.........................1971-72 Albright, Terry................1985-88 Alexander, Mike............1987-88 Alexander, Scott............1992-95 Alford, Travis......................... 1999 Algee, Robert.................1962-65 Allen, Adam....................2001-04 Allen, Will.........................1993-96 Allison, Buddy...................... 1971 Allison, Danny................1993-96 Allison, Wallace.................... 1962 Alston, Jackie.................1972-75 Alsup, Olan......................1986-88 Anderson, James..........1972-75 Anderson, Luke................... 2001 Anfield, David................2000-01 Archibald, Hamilton....2001-02 Arnold, Robert...............1959-60

B Baggett, David...............2001-02 Baggett, Robert.............1974-76 Bagley, David.................1997-00 Baker, Hal.........................1989-91 Baker, John......................1982-83 Baker, Troy............................. 2004 Baker, Tyran........................... 1982 Baldwin, Bruce...............1980-82 Baldwin, Derrell................... 1986 Bangs, David...................1977-79 Banker, Justin.................1992-95 Banks, Julian.................. 2002, 04 Banks, Rufus...................1975-78 Barber, Derek........................ 1990 Barber, Jack.....................1972-74 Barnes, Ricy.....................1973-75 Bartee, Klay..............1978, 80-81 Beason, Clay...................1993-96 Beatty, Mike....................1970-71 Beavers, Zach.................1999-02 Beck, Gary...................... 1977, 79 Beck, Ken............................... 1971 Beene, Russell................1970-71 Behel, Alex............................ 2000 Beller, Justin....................2000-03 Berreth, Troy...................1995-98 Berry, Sammy.................1977-78 Berryhill, David..............1967-68 Biggers, Darrell..............1988-91 Biggs, Alan......................1994-95 Binkley, Braden.................... 2007 Black, Floyd.....................1999-02 Black, Mike......................1974-76 Blanchard, Jermaine....2006-07 Blasdel, Stephen...........1994-96 Blickenstaff, Kyle...........1979-83 Blickenstaff, Ryan................ 1984 Blount, Ryan...................1997-00 Blue, Matthew................1994-95 Boatright, Chris.............2006-07 Bonner, Brandon...........2003-05 Bonner, Chad..................2000-03 Booth, John....................1993-94

Bowens, Barry................1987-90 Bozarth, Drew................2003-05 Brannon, David.................... 1973 Brazle, Andy....................1998-99 Brennan, Kevin..............2000-03 Bridges, Darwin................... 1966 Bridges, Robert..............1975-76 Bridges, Ryan.................1999-02 Briggs, Ardell..................2006-07 Brinson, Samuel............1996-98 Brock, Del........................1960-63 Broderhausen, John....1964-67 Brown, Corwin...............2006-07 Brown, Gary....................1974-77 Brown, Josh.......................... 2007 Brown, Pat.......................1979-80 Brown, Perry...................1972-75 Brown, Rick.....................1969-72 Brown, Steve..................2002-05 Brown, Tobias.................2001-04 Brown, Tommy...............1989-92 Brown, Tracy......................... 2007 Brubaker, Emerson............. 1970 Brumley, Jo Reed..........1982-83 Brumley, Terry................1968-71 Bryant, Aaron....................... 2006 Buchanan, Alan.............1987-88 Buckley, Barry.................1971-74 Burr, Ryan........................1992-93 Burrus, Clint.......................... 1976 Burrus, David........................ 1982 Buttram, Randy.............1979-82 Byrd, Michael..................1994-97

C Caffey, Brian....................1996-99 Caffey, Charlie................1967-70 Calhoun, Demarcus.....2002-03 Calhoun, Richard................ 1970 Camp, Bob............................. 1962 Campbell, Hugh............1961-62 Canterbury, Micah.............. 2007 Cardoso, Dennis............1998-01 Carlson, Carl....................1965-68 Carter, Richard..................... 1959 Carter, Tommy................1960-63 Cate, Tom............................... 1991 Cathey, Daron................1985-86 Cathey, Detric................1989-90 Caton, Cade.......................... 2007 Caton, Lafe......................1978-81 Caton, Zach........................... 2007 Chambers, Josh.............2001-03 Chambers, Kent.............1985-87 Chandler, Paul...................... 2000 Chapman, Cody.................. 2006 Chase, Ron......................1979-80 Cherry, Jerry......................... 1964 Chism, Grant...................1995-98 Chism, Jerry....................1973-74 Chism, Kevin...................1998-00 Choate, Mike........................ 1966 Citty, Jim..........................1959-60 Citty, Kris..........................1987-90 Citty, Kyle.........................1990-93 Claborn, Matt.................1990-92 Clanton, Jon-Micah......1993-94 Clark, Cam.......................2004-07 Clark, Dain.......................1978-81 Clark, Floyd.....................1973-75 Clark, Ray............................... 1990 Clary, Steve.....................1970-73

ALAN “SNAKE” DIXON (1970-1973) earned All-Conference honors all four years of his collegiate career as a running back. Dixon was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 14th round in 1974 and later entered Harding’s Sports Hall of Fame. Clay, Terry................ 1987, 89, 91 Clear, Anthony...............1992-93 Clem, Mike...............1968, 70-71 Clepper, Daren...............1984-84 Clouser, Matthew.........1983-85 Coakley, Lloyd................1992-95 Coffman, Joe................. 1969, 71 Cole, Marco.....................2002-03 Collier, John....................1959-60 Collier, Kevin...................1977-78 Collins, John...................1984-87 Collins, Kenneth............2004-05 Collins, Roger.................1970-73 Collins, Santiago...........2000-03 Colon, Drew....................1997-00 Conell, Clay.....................1976-78 Conley, Mike...................1968-70 Conn, Ross.......................2005-07 Conn, Ryan......................2003-06 Conner, Carron.................... 2007 Cook, Chris......................1995-98 Cook, Eric.........................1987-90 Cook, Jerry......................1968-71 Cooke, David..................1972-75 Cooley, John...................1973-76 Cooper, Rashaad................. 2001 Copeland, Jerry.............1966-69 Copeland, Ronnie.........1965-66 Corbin, Scott......................... 1985 Cotheren, Greg..............1976-78 Cox, Bernie......................1962-65 Cox, Donnie....................1963-66 Cox, Greg.........................1987-88 Cox, Vance.......................1967-70 Cramblett, David...........1973-76 Crawford, Barney..........1971-74 Crider, Randy..................1962-65 Cross, Charles.................1979-81 Cruce, Hayden...............2006-07 Cuffie, Jermaine............1995-97 Cullins, Luke....................1996-99 Cunningham, Josh............. 1995 Currie, Justin...................2003-06

D Dacus, Joe.......................2003-04

Daniell, Pete.......................... 1998 Daniels, Tim................... 1997, 99 Daniels, Torrance..........2002-05 Darden, Jason...................... 2002 Dauksch, Lanny.............1975-77 Davis, Ben........................2004-06 Davis, Brian........................... 1990 Davis, Brooks..................1985-88 Davis, Jim.........................1964-67 Davis, Nate............................ 2000 Davis, Scott.....................1992-93 Davis, T.J................................. 1986 Dean, Dickie...................1962-65 DeArman, Danny..........1994-97 Delaet, Randy.................1966-69 Denney, Chad...................... 1983 Derrick, Ryan..................1993-96 DeSisso, Travis................2002-05 Dicken, Ron.....................1977-80 Dickey, Keith...................1976-79 Dickson, Carl...................1978-79 Dixon, Alan......................1970-73 Dixon, Don......................1965-68 Dotson, Mike........................ 1990 Dowson, David..............1978-80 Doyle, Jamie...................2000-02 Drakes, Terry......................... 1978 Dry, Durwood....... 79-80, 82-83 Dudley, Steve..........1983-85, 87 Dugger, Joe.....................1987-90 Dukes, David........................ 1978 Dumas, George.............1959-60 Duncan, Jim....................1967-69 Duncan, Lance..................... 1984 Duncan, Wesley.............1997-00 Dupriest, Curtis.............1975-78 Dutile, Nate.....................2000-02 Dutile, Scott....................2002-05

E Earnhart, Jeff..................1976-78 Eason, Edd.......................1969-72 Eason, Chad....................1999-02 Eason, James..................1969-70 East, Chris........................1983-86 Edwards, Bernard.........1995-96

Edwards, Lee..................1991-94 Echols, Rodney..............1971-73 Elliott, Russ............................ 1979 Ellis, Jonathan................2002-05 Ellzey, Max.......................1975-78 Emberton, Greg................... 1979 English, David................1974-76 English, Kirk.......................... 1986 Engram, Barry...................... 1979 Escue, David...................1984-87 Escue, Jerry.....................1959-61 Eubanks, Kyle.................1989-92 Evans, Aaron...................1996-98 Evans, Chris.....................2003-04 Ezell, Marcus............1998, 00-01

F Fairrow, Jeremy.............2004-05 Fant, Dennis.......................... 1968 Fager, Marc......................1996-99 Farrar, Paul.......................1961-62 Farrell, Kyle..................... 2003, 05 Feliciano, David.............2003-05 Felker, Tony.....................1970-72 Ferrell, Ryan....................2005-07 Fieilo, Izzy........................2002-05 Figgins, Jerry........................ 1959 Fipps, Corey....................2001-03 Firman, Julian.................2005-07 Fitzhugh, Steven...........1989-92 Floyd, Bobby...................1973-74 Ford, Barry............................. 1985 Ford, Chico......................1988-91 Forte, Kenneth...............1984-87 Fortner, Kerry.................1975-78 Fortson, Brad..................1998-99 Foster, Chip........................... 1983 Foster, Troy......................1989-92 Fouts, Nick............................. 1991 Fowler, Alvin......................... 1964 Fox, John..........................1983-86 Fox, Kenny.......................1985-87 Foy, Eric............................2002-04 Frank, Brad......................2004-05 Frank, James...................1973-76 Franklin, Alex........................ 2007

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ALL-TIME LETTERMEN Franklin, Scott................1982-85 Frantz, Bret......................1981-83 Frazier, Fred.....................1998-99 Frost, Craig............................ 1987 Fulks, Kent.......................1972-74 Fullerton, David.............1981-82

G Garner, Michael.............1992-94 Garnett, Lathan.............1959-60 Garrity, Jeff............................ 1979 Gaskin, Marcus.................... 2004 Gatlin, Alvertis...............2002-03 Gaub, Mike......................2004-05 Gayles, Izell........................... 2006 Gentry, James................1978-80 Gerbholz, Gordon.......80-82, 84 Gibbs, Michael..................... 1990 Gibbs, Vinxon.................1977-78 Gifford, Micah.........1998-00, 02 Gill, Patrick......................1988-91 Gilliam, Chris..................1994-97 Gilliland, Dale....................... 1989 Glass, Ken........................1964-67 Golden, Paul...................1983-86 Goldstein, Robert.........1976-79 Gonzalez, David............1994-97 Gonzoles, Teddy.................. 1991 Gooden, Tom Ed............1970-73 Goodwin, Brent.............1989-92 Gowen, Jim........................... 1964 Graham, Bob..................1975-76 Graham, Jay.......................... 1980 Graham, Raymond.......1992-95 Graul, Mike......................1975-77 Grayson, Marcus............1991-92 Green, Bert............................ 2002 Green, Steven....................... 1991 Greenwood, Terry.........1972-74 Greer, Jacob....................2006-07 Greer, John......................1969-70 Greer, Sevohn.................2004-06 Gregg, Gail......................1975-78 Gregg, Gary.....................1969-72 Gregory, Dale....................... 1986 Grieb, Allen.....................1974-77 Griffin, Chad...................1992-95 Griffin, Ray.......................1959-62 Griffin, Steven................1987-90 Griffith, Gerald..................... 1961 Griffith, Skip....................1997-98 Guffey, Freeman............1988-91 Gunter, Jimmie.................... 1985 Gutierrez, Fabian...........1996-97

H Hadnot, Jimmy.................... 1989 Hall, David............................. 1980 Hall, Rocky.......................2004-07 Hampton, Leonard............. 1983 Hampton, Perry.............1978-79 Hamric, Gerald..................... 1985 Haney, Brandon.............1997-99 Hanson, Thomas...........2004-05 Hanvey, Chris....................... 2003 Harr, Jordan....................1997-99 Harrell, Brandon.................. 1988 Harrell, Brooks................1990-93 Harrell, Lee......................2000-01 Harris, Jamael.................1996-99

Harrison, Wendell............... 1959 Hart, Shaylon..................1998-99 Haynie, Kenny...................... 1979 Harvey, Bob....................1984-85 Hatfield, Ray...................2006-07 Hearyman, Marty..........1988-90 Heath, James..................1959-60 Heathcott, Huck.................. 1976 Henderson, Gary...........1978-79 Hendrick, Jeff....................... 1983 Hendricks, R.F.................2006-07 Henry, Alvin.......................... 1988 Henry, Luther....................... 1983 Henry, Pete......................1963-66 Henson, Kevin...................... 2005 Hesselrode, Bob.................. 1961 Hickmon, Adrian...........1973-76 Hicks, Clarence..............1970-73 Hicks, John......................1999-02 Higginbotham, Joe......1965-66 High, David........................... 1999 Hill, Chris..........................1987-90 Hill, Gary..........................1981-84 Hill, Henry...........1992-93, 95-96 Hill, James............................. 1994 Hill, Marvin............................ 1978 Hill, Stuart........................1992-95 Hill, Thad..........................1991-94 Hinds, Steve....................1971-72 Hinkle, Kevin........................ 1983 Hodnett, Wayne............1965-66 Hoffman, Nathan..........2004-06 Holden, Jimi....................1999-00 Holden, Rae....................2000-03 Holliday, Michad...........2000-01 Holloway, William............... 2000 Holmes, Richard............1989-92 Holt, Clint.........................1997-99 Holt, Dean............................. 2000 Honey, Luther................1960-63 Hopkins, Bubba.............1972-74 Hoppe, Mark...................1980-83 Houtchens, Kirk................... 1981 Howard, Chad................1991-94 Howard, Harvey.................. 1968 Howard, Jason..................... 1990 Howard, Jim....................1964-67 Howell, Chris..................1993-96 Howell, Eric.....................1990-93 Howell, George..............1978-79 Huckeba, Jordan.....2004-05,07 Huckeba, Ronnie...........1974-76 Hudson, Steve...................... 2007 Hunt, Kevin.....................1985-88 Hunt, Wesley..................1982-85 Hunter, Billy....................1959-60 Hunter, Gary...................1969-72 Hunter, Steve..................1980-83 Hurley, Mac.....................1995-98 Hurst, Greg............................ 1977 Hurts, Roger.......................... 2007 Hutchison, Tony............1995-97 Hydron, Philip...................... 1991

I Ingram, Logan...............2006-07 Isbell, Jimmy......................... 1968 Ivey, Bill............................1967-69 Ivory, Derek.....................1999-01

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J Jackson, Andrew................. 2007 Jackson, Drake...............1982-85 James, Jay.............................. 1983 James, Larry.......................... 1969 James, Ronald...................... 1968 Jamison, James.............1972-75 Jenkins, Damaen................. 2003 Jenkins, Herman................. 1961 Jenkins, Julius...................... 2001 Jernigan, Melvin............1964-67 Jeter, Allen.......................1973-76 Johnson, Bill......................... 1971 Johnson, Carlilse................. 2006 Johnson, Eugene........66, 68-70 Johnson, Harold.................. 1984 Johnson, James.............1993-96 Johnson, Jay...................1989-91 Johnson, Robert............1993-95 Johnson, Steve..............1976-78 Jones, Bobby..................1983-84 Jones, Charles................1966-69 Jones, David...................1977-79 Jones, Jody......................1996-99 Jones, Marcus....................... 2007 Jones, Randy..................1974-77 Jones, Rick.......................1973-76 Jones, Steve....................1979-82 Jones, Tom............................. 1968 Joseph, Orlandor..........1993-96 Joslin, Jerry.....................1973-75 Joyce, James...................1980-83

K Keese, Caleb......................... 2005 Keeth, Jim.............................. 1961 Kelley, John.....................1966-68 Kelley, Keith....................1986-88 Kent, David.....................1981-82 Kersey, Mike.......................... 1974 Key, Tom................................. 1977 Kiggins, James...............1983-84 Killen, Ronnie.................1964-67 Killingsworth, David.......... 1988 Kilmer, Dean...................1967-68 Kimmons, Reggie............... 2006 King, Jim................................ 1961 King, Joe...........................1974-75 King, Philip......................2000-03 Kirkland, Roy..................1977-81 Kitchen, Keenan.................. 2007 Klein, Jeff.........................1981-84 Knight, Bob.................... 1966, 68 Knighton, David............2005-07 Knighton, Reggie..........2002-05 Kohlbrand, Ron.............1979-82 Kuwitzky, Carl.................1974-77

Lehman, Justin..............2003-04 Lemmon, Bob................1965-68 Lendman, Bob...............1967-68 Leverson, Dennis..........1984-87 Lewey, Tommy...............1968-70 Lewis, Shedrick..............2000-01 Lisle, Harry.......................1966-67 Link, Devin............................ 2006 Linz, Stewart......................... 1977 Litzkow, David...............1966-69 Litzkow, Mike....................... 1987 Loera, Josh......................2000-01 Lolohea, Moala.................... 2005 Lolohea, Robert.............2001-02 Long, Rock.......................1971-74 Love, Tim..........................2001-02 Lowery, Anthony..........1985-88 Lowery, Joey......................... 1981 Lowery, Mannie.............1983-86 Luke, Teddy.....................2006-07 Lumpkin, David.............1969-72 Lybrand, Adam..............2003-05 Lybrand, Ken........................ 1973 Lyle, Mike............................... 1979

M Madar, Clay.....................1996-99 Maddox, Roger..............1963-66 Mahanay, Chris..............1976-77 Mahone, Chris...................... 2004 Mann, Paul......................1991-94 Manning, John...............1968-70 Manuel, Dennis.............1964-67 Maple, Paul.....................1993-95 Martin, Scott...................1996-98 Martin, Tom.....................1981-82 Mashburn, Chad...........1994-96 Mashburn, Greg............1991-94 Mashburn, Ron.................... 1980

Mason, Bob.....................1970-71 Massey, David...................... 1973 Massey, Matt..................1978-79 Maturi, Paul.....................1981-84 May, Chris........................1996-99 May, Marvel.......................... 1992 Mays, Walt.......................1959-62 McAfee, Carl.......................... 1981 McAfee, John..................1988-90 McAlister, Eric....................... 1991 McCain, Mike..................2001-02 McCarty, Doug...............2003-05 McCondichie, Daniel...1996-98 McCormack, Roy................. 1968 McCoy, J...........................2006-07 McCoy, Tony....................1981-82 McDaniel, Sedrick.........1994-97 McDavid, Chris...............1983-86 McDowell, Jimmy.........1979-82 McGahee, Billy..................... 2007 McGee, Mac.......................... 1991 McGee, Roy.....................1961-64 McJunkins, Matt............2004-05 McMinn, David.................... 1974 McNabb, Nick.................1999-02 McWilliams, Logan............. 2006 Melifonwu, Freddie............ 2007 Mellor, Nathan..................... 1992 Merritt, Ken.....................1967-70 Miller, John......................1993-94 Miller, Matt......................1987-90 Miller, Mitch.......................... 1977 Miller, Randy...................1972-75 Miller, Stanley....................... 1960 Miller, Steve.......................... 1988 Mitchell, Aaron..............2002-05 Mize, Joel.........................1960-61 Moats, Jason......................... 2000 Mooney, Scott...................... 1982 Moore, Jack.....................1984-87 Moore, Randy....................... 1992

L Laird, Joel.........................2004-05 Lambert, Larry...............1959-62 Langsdon, John................... 1977 Langston, Freddie........2000-03 Lanier, Jess......................1995-98 Latiker, Lorne..................1991-94 Laughary, James...........1986-88 LeDoux, Brent.........1983-85, 87 LeDoux, Scott.................1980-82

GERALD PAYNE (1999-2000) was a second-team All-American as a wide receiver for the Bisons in 2000. Payne owns the single-season school record for receiving yards with 1,087 in 2000, becoming the first Harding player to collect 1,000 or more receiving yards in a year.

ALL-TIME LETTERMEN Moreland, Brandon............ 2006 Moreland, Nathan........2002-05 Morningstar, Marchel........ 2007 Morton, Aaron..................... 2007 Mosher, Andy.................1985-87 Mosher, Tim.......................... 1986 Moss, Bill..........................1964-65 Mote, Gail........................1962-65 Mote, Jerry......................1959-62 Mote, Roddy...................1984-86 Murphy, Steven................... 2002 Myers, Eric............................. 1989

N Nance, Coy......................2000-03 Nannie, Phillip................1981-84 Neil, Paul..........................1995-98 Neller, Ken.......................1973-75 Nelms, Kevin...................1993-96 Nelson, Chuck...................... 1983 Newby, Jon.....................1991-93 New, Phil..........................1964-67 Niblett, Tad......................1988-91 Nickerson, Doug...........1978-80 Nicks, Patrick........................ 2006 Nieman, Kevin...............1994-97 Nix, Danny............................. 1964 Noel, Nick........................2004-05 Nowlin, James................1999-00

O O’Neal, Kris............................ 1988 O’Neal, Skip.......................... 1980 Orr, John..........................1975-78 Outlaw, Morgan............1961-62 Owen, Doug...................1973-74

P Pace, Jason......................1990-93 Pace, Tyrel.............................. 2001 Paddock, Bert....................... 1989 Parker, Brad.....................2006-07 Parks, Tyler............................. 2005 Parrish, Benjie...................... 1981 Parrish, Paul.......................... 1968 Parsons, Wheeler..........2005-07 Pate, J.C.................................. 1959 Patrick, Jerry......................... 1968 Patterson, Franz............1984-85 Patterson, Jeff................1992-95 Patton, Andrew.............1996-99 Patton, DeJuan..............2002-05 Paulson, Jonathan........2006-07 Payne, Dale.....................1969-72 Payne, Gerald.................1999-00 Payne, Michael...............1967-70 Peacock, Curry...............1959-60 Peacock, Loverd............1961-63 Peacock, Mike................1979-82 Peacock, Ronnie............1968-70 Pearcy, Bill.......................1960-62 Pearcy, Bob.....................1960-63 Peeples, Steve................1974-77 Pennington, Lynn.........1965-68 Pepper, Derrell...............1972-74 Perez, Said.......................1997-00 Perry, John......................1992-93 Perry, Keith......................1985-88 Perry, Keith......................1986-88

Perry, Tim.........................1977-79 Peters, Eric.......................1990-93 Pettit, John......................1976-78 Petway, Alec...................1971-72 Phillips, Joe.....................1986-88 Phillips, Ken....................1960-63 Phillips, Ray.....................1959-62 Phillis, Pete......................1987-90 Phipps, Daniel................ 2005,07 Piersall, Rick.......................... 1985 Pierson, Chris.................1996-97 Pigg, James.....................1970-73 Plummer, Mike...............1963-66 Poindexter, Mike................. 1979 Polk, Brian........................1996-97 Polk, Les...........................1998-01 Polk, Tim...........................2000-03 Poston, Greg...................1980-83 Potter, Todd................... 1983, 85 Poulian, Laron................1996-98 Powers, Dennis.................... 1977 Price, Joe...................2001, 03-05 Prince, Jerome...............1962-64 Prock, Cam......................1975-78 Prock, Stan............................ 1966 Proctor, Lance................1988-91 Proctor, Richard.............1989-92 Proctor, Stuart................1992-95

Q Quinn, Fanasial..............1984-85

R Ragsdale, Porter.................. 1962 Ragsdale, Scott..............1977-80 Randle, Dewayne..........1998-01 Rasco, Mike........................... 1968 Rayner, Rashad.................... 2007 Reagan, Rance...............1971-73 Redding, Erick................1985-87 Reed, Kyle.............................. 1988 Reedy, Scott....................1990-93 Reves, David...................1967-69 Reves, John.....................1967-69 Reynolds, Grant................... 1988 Rhoten, Wesley..............1992-95 Richmond, Larry............1970-73 Riddle, Rick............................ 1983 Riggs, Sterling...................... 2001 Riley, Jerry............................. 1982 Ritchie, Ray......................1961-62 Rivas, Mike............................ 1977 Roberts, Alex........................ 1990 Roberts, Calvin..................... 2007 Robinson, Denarius.....1990-91 Robinson, Taryll................... 1997 Roddenbery, Gordon..1981-84 Rodgers, Lance..............1987-90 Rogan, John....................1987-88 Rogers, Bobby................1975-77 Rollins, Moses...................... 1966 Ross, Zac................................ 2007 Ross, Steve......................1973-75 Rowan, Cam....................2005-06 Rubio, Ronnie.................1965-68 Ruckman, Larry.............1960-62 Rudesill, Casey...............1995-98 Rush, Andre.............1992, 94-96

Walters, Ted.....................1972-75 Wansley, Bryan..............1990-93 Ware, Darrick................. 2004, 06 Ware, Nate.......................2006-07 Washington, Amos.......1992-93 Watson, Jordan.................... 2007 Watson, Mike..................1967-70 Watson, Ron......................... 1987 Watson, Tom......................... 1960 Watts, Bill.........................1968-71 Watts, Steve....................1971-73 Wear, John............................. 1960 Webb, Kevin.......1977-78, 81-82 Webster, Alan....................... 2007 Weekly, Willie.................1998-99 Welch, Terry....................1968-72 Wells, Chuck...................2000-01 Wess, Kyle........................2003-06 Whinery, Brad................1997-00 White, Damon...................... 1981 White, Ian.........................1996-98 White, James..................1978-79 White, Joe.............................. 1988 White, Lee........................1987-90 Whitehead, Joe.................... 1975 Whitley, Eric....................1973-76 Whitlow, Michael...2002, 05-06 Wiley, Fred.......................1986-88 Willett, Dwight..................... 1973 Williams, David.......1969-70, 72 Williams, Derrick................. 1988 Williams, Jon......................... 2001 Williams, Keith...............1965-68 Williams, Nate................1999-01 Wilson, Chris...................1990-91 Wilson, Errick..................2001-02 Wilson, Jared..................2005-06 Wilson, John...................1974-76 Wilson, Ronald..................... 1962 Winn, Lee............................... 1981 Winston, Bob........................ 1975 Witt, Jay............................1977-80 Wofford, David...............1965-67 Woodard, Eric....................... 2000 Woodruff, Fred...............1965-66 Wright, Casey.................2002-03

Uhatafe, Z.C.O................1982-85 Underwood, Matt.........1999-02

Yeldell, Layne.................1977-80 Young, Kyle........................... 2007 Young, LaRon....................... 2003 Young, Llewellyn................. 1991

Samanie, Don.................1962-65 Sammons, Rick..............1971-73 Satterfield, Josh.............1998-01 Saunders, David............2004-06 Sawyer, Joe.....................1985-88 Schneck, Bob........................ 1959 Schulz, Jeremy...............2000-02 Scudder, Christian......92, 94-96 Segars, Glenn........82, 84-85, 87 Sexson, Micah................1999-01 Shackleford, Robbie....1977-78 Sharp, Cliff.......................1959-60 Sharpe, Jim.....................1965-67 Sheffield, Ethan.............1993-96 Shelby, Ricky......................... 1993 Shenker, Tom........................ 1981 Shivers, Ken.......................... 1983 Shock, Robert.................1971-73 Shock, Steve...................1976-78 Shoemaker, Tommy.....1989-91 Shorter, Wayne..............1988-91 Shotwell, Vernon...........2002-03 Shumate, Don...1980-81, 83-84 Simmons, Paul...............1991-94 Simpson, Jeff..................1998-99 Silkman, Bill.......................... 1960 Sinquefield, Don...........1965-68 Sinquefield, Richard.....1966-68 Skelton, David................1974-76 Skinner, Jon.......................... 1964 Sloan, Jimmy..................1991-92 Slater, Chanse....................... 1990 Smith, Blake....................2004-05 Smith, Carlton................1998-99 Smith, Casey...................1991-94 Smith, James..................1983-85 Smith, Jason...................1995-98 Smith, Jerry.....................1959-60 Smith, Joe David...........1973-76 Smith, Kent.....................1964-65 Smith, Kevin...................2002-03 Smith, Raymond................. 1977 Smith, Reid...............2001-03, 05 Smith, Scott....................1999-00 Smith, Steve....................1960-62 Smith, Tim............................. 1990 Smith, Troy......................1992-95 Sneed, Jason...................1998-01 Solano, Michael.............2006-07 Spann, John....................1986-89 Sparkman, Ron..............1991-94 Staggs, Philip........................ 1981 Stamp, Kevin..................1977-79 Stanley, Don...................1960-61 Starnes, Harry........ 68-69, 71-72 Stegall, Gill............................ 1984 Stephens, Felton................. 1978 Stephens, Gary..............1964-65 Stephens, Ronnie................ 1973 Stephenson, Jake..........2002-04 Stevenson, Greg.................. 1987 Stewart, Travis...................... 1960 Stone, James........................ 1961 Stover, Wayne...................... 1967 Street, James..................1964-67 Stroud, Rob.....................1995-98 Stubblefield, Duane........... 1985 Surratt, Mike......................... 1968 Swayne, Rick......................... 1968 Sweet, Roland...................... 1985

Tate, Sid............................1959-61 Taylor, Grant...................2002-04 Taylor, Greg.....................1997-98 Taylor, Landon...............2006-07 Taylor, Ra’Shun...............1998-01 Taylor, Ty................................ 2007 Teague, Jeff........................... 1982 Terrell, Randy..................1965-67 Thomas, Dondtray........2002-05 Thomas, Mark................1988-91 Thomasson, Jason.............. 2007 Thompson, Donnie............ 1967 Thompson, Jeremy......1996-99 Thompson, J.T..........1979,81-83 Thompson, Kenwick....1987-90 Thompson, Kerry..........1977-80 Thompson, Marty............... 1968 Thompson, Matt...........1988-91 Thompson, Neil.............1970-73 Thornton, James...........1992-95 Thornton, Jeff.................1999-01 Thrasher, Billy.................1959-60 Tillman, Bershard..........1999-00 Tinsley, Bill............................. 1959 Tittle, Brandon.............. 2004, 06 Toline, Morgan...............2006-07 Towery, Zach..................1999-00 Towns, Robert................2003-06 Towns, Tim......................1975-78 Townsend, Jeremy.......2006-07 Treadwell, David...........1967-70 Tribble, Jim......................1976-77 Tribble, Randy................1973-76 Tribble, Zach......................... 2007 Tubb, Norman................1960-63 Tucker, Bob........................... 1959 Tucker, Jerry.......................... 1980 Tucker, William..................... 1962 Turbeville, John.............1989-92 Tynes, Ray........................1992-93

Valls, Hunter......................... 2003 Valls, Nicky......................1978-81 Vanlandingham, Mike......77-78 Varner, Stu.......................1984-87 Vaughan, Brent.................... 1991

W Wakwe, Kenneth...........2003-06 Walker, Archie................1996-98 Walker, David....................... 2006 Walker, DeWayne..........1994-97 Walker, Jeff......................2006-07 Walker, Joseph...............1992-94 Walker, Lewis..................1959-61 Walker, Marcus..................... 1959 Walker, Tim............................ 1973 Wallace, Lewis...................... 1960 Wallace, Mack...................... 1979 Walls, Byron....................1981-84 Walters, Aaron...............1991-94

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PLAYOFFS AND BOWL GAMES Cowboy Bowl • December 6, 1972

HARDING 30, LANGSTON 27 Cameron Stadium Lawton, Okla.

Harding Langston Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Attempts-Yards Passing Yards Comp.-Att.-Int. Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

7 13

7 0

6 0

HC 23 53-197 190 13-24-0 5-36.5 2-2 8-90

10 14

30 27

LU 23 39-165 191 17-29-1 5-37.0 2-2 5-75

San Jacinto Shrine Bowl • December 4, 1976

ABILENE CHRISTIAN 22, HARDING 12 Harrison Field Pasadena, Texas

Harding Abilene Christian

TOM ED GOODEN (1970-1973) helped lead the Harding Bisons to their lone playoff victory in 1972’s Cowboy Bowl against Langston University. Gooden, who starred at Harding as a quarterback, kicker and punter, kicked the game-winning field goal in the 30-27 victory.

he Bisons, co-champions of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference in both 1972 and 1976, appeared in two bowl games as representatives of the AIC. In the Bisons’ first appearance, Harding defeated Langston University 30-27 in the second annual Cowboy Bowl in December at Lawton, Okla.. Its latest appearance against Abilene Christian University in 1976 saw Harding fall 22-12 in the San Jacinto Shrine Bowl in Pasadena, Texas. Ranked nationally in both rushing and total offense and sporting a 9-1 record, the Bisons met powerful Langston University on a frozen field with an icy wind blowing about the stadium. Harding boasted the fourth-best rushing team and seventh-best total offense yardage nationally with tailback Alan Dixon ranking second in rushing and third in scoring. Langston, with a strong aerial attack, was one of the top-15 passing offenses with the nation’s seventhranked passer, Prinson Poindexter. Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson of Dallas Cowboy fame was a defensive star for Langston. With seven seconds left on the clock, Tom Ed Gooden booted a 41-yard field goal into the wind to slip the Bisons past Langston 30-27. The field goal negated a Lion touchdown that stopped the clock with 58 seconds left. Gooden’s perfect passing led a rapid-fire, 65yard drive which gave Harding the victory. He already had thrown for three of the Bisons’ four touchdowns. The bowl victory climaxed the winningest season ever for Harding and made the 1972 season record a brilliant 10-1 mark. The final NAIA rankings rated Harding sixth in the nation. In the San Jacinto Bowl, Abilene and Harding traded scores until midway through the second quarter--Joe David Smith ran for one touchdown with quarterback Jeff Smith sneaking in for the other Harding score. That was when Ove Johansson booted a 42-yard field goal to put Abilene ahead to stay. Abilene came into the game rated fourth in the NAIA, and led 22-12 at halftime and that was how it ended. Harding back Robert Akins was named the outstanding defensive player of the game. The NAIA playoffs entered Harding’s picture in 1989 for the first time. That year the Bisons opened the season at Emporia State in Kansas and lost a monumental defensive struggle 5-0. Little did they know that a stunning victory over UCA would put them against the same team (Emporia State) in the first round of the playoffs. The Hornets defeated the Bisons in an offensive show this time by a 32-9 score and eventually went on to become NAIA champions. Leon Lett of Dallas Cowboy fame played for Emporia State. Again in 1992, the upstart Bisons were drawn opposite Central State (OH) in the opening round playoffs and fell 34-0 to the team that had been top-ranked in NAIA all year. The Marauders, from Wilberforce, Ohio, went on to take the NAIA championship to conclude the playoffs for 1992.

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Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Attempts-Yards Passing Yards Comp.-Att.-Int. Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

6 12

6 10

0 0

HC 14 29-108 130 13-34-2 8-32.6 3-2 7-83

0 0

12 22

ACU 26 53-89 378 28-42-2 4-22.8 2-2 7-57

NAIA Playoffs • December 2, 1989

EMPORIA STATE 32, HARDING 9 Welch Stadium Emporia, Kansas

Emporia State Harding Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Attempts-Yards Passing Yards Comp.-Att.-Int. Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

15 3

7 0

7 6

ESU 23 50-330 159 11-21-1 3-41.7 3-2 9-70

3 0

32 9

HU 15 33-112 145 14-40-1 6-25.3 2-1 5-45

NAIA Playoffs • November 21, 1992

CENTRAL STATE 34, HARDING 0 Alumni Field Searcy, Ark.

Harding Central State Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Attempts-Yards Passing Yards Comp.-Att.-Int. Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

0 14

0 10

HU 9 15-6 126 16-34-3 7-33.6 2-2 4-28

0 3

0 7 CSU 22 58-200 180 12-27-0 2-36.5 2-1 9-59

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HARDING UNIVERSITY

stablished in 1924 as a liberal arts college, Harding University, with an enrollment of more than 6,100, has grown into the largest private institution of higher learning in Arkansas. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, Harding attained university status on Aug. 17, 1979. Today the University operates through six divisions: the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Religion, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Nursing, and College of Sciences. More than 90 majors are offered in pursuit of 10 baccalaureate degrees including bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of business administration, bachelor of social work, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of music education, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of science in medical technology, bachelor of ministry, and bachelor of theology. Students may attend study-abroad programs in Australia, Chile, England, France/Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Zambia, as well as earn graduate and professional degrees in education, ministry, business administration, marriage and family therapy, counseling, physician assistant studies and pharmacy. The administration, faculty and staff are united in maintaining and improving Hardingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose and goals. Leading campus activities is Dr. David B. Burks, a 1965 alumnus who assumed the role of President in May 1987. In Arkansas, Harding is acknowledged as

a leader in higher education in the areas of business, nursing and liberal arts. Its American Studies Institute and lecture series, which has featured speakers including Margaret Thatcher and Mickail Gorbachev have received national acclaim from the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, Penn. Situated on a 200-acre campus, the University is located in Searcy, Ark., (population 20,000), an industrial and trading center 50 miles northeast of Little Rock and 105 miles west of Memphis, Tenn. Athletics plays a vital role in campus life, and Hardingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities are among the finest in the South. The Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Athletic Center, completed in 1976, serves as the hub of the athletics program. The 82,000square-foot structure houses offices, classrooms, locker rooms, a 25-yard natatorium, a gymnastics room, a weight room, handball-racquetball courts, and a 5,200-seat gymnasium with Pro-Turf surfacing and an indoor track. Adjacent to the Athletic Center is the 6,000capacity newly remodeled First Security Stadium, which is encircled by Ted Lloyd Track, a 400-meter, nine-lane latex track. South of the Athletic Center is Jerry Moore Memorial Baseball Field, a lighted, grass-surfaced park that is regarded as one of the best in the state. East of the field are 12 tennis courts, intramural fields, and a golf practice area with a driving range. Rhodes Field House (3,000) has been extensively remodeled and became the home for the intercollegiate basketball and volleyball teams in 1997.

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HARDING PRESIDENT

D HARDING’S PRESIDENTS Name J.N. Armstrong George S. Benson Clifton L. Ganus David B. Burks

Years 1924-1936 1936-1965 1965-1987 1987-present

avid B. Burks was inaugurated as Harding’s fourth president on September 17, 1987. He chose as the theme for his administration, “integrating faith, learning and living.” Since becoming president, Burks initiated a revitalization of the campus that has included the complete remodeling of major buildings, including the Administration Auditorium, the Ganus Building, the Ganus Athletic Center and many of the residence halls. The expansion of the Searcy campus has also included the construction of four residence halls, the McInteer Bible and World Missions Center, the Reynolds Music and Communication Center, the Thornton Center for Education, and the $8.8 million expansion of the American Heritage Center. A building to house Harding’s new pharmacy and P.A. programs was completed in fall 2008. Under his leadership the enrollment has grown to more than 6,100 with several satellite campuses throughout Arkansas. In addition to Harding University in Florence, Italy, Dr. Burks expanded the international program to include campuses in England, Australia, Greece, Chile, France/Switzerland and Zambia, the newest overseas program that began in the fall of 2007. Also during his presidency, the University has been very successful in fund-raising, securing more than $245 million in gifts during his tenure. A 1961 graduate of Truth or Consequences (N.M.) High School, Burks received his BBA degree in accounting from Harding in 1965. While a student, he was elected president of the Student Association and served as a photographer for the Petit Jean yearbook. He later received the MBA degree from the University of Texas at Austin and worked for one year as an internal auditor for Exxon in Houston. Burks traveled back to Harding in 1967 as director of placement and an instructor in business. In 1971, he enrolled at Florida State University and received the Ph.D. degree in 1974. He returned to Harding as chairman of the department of business and became dean of the School of Business in 1979 when Harding attained university status. From 1982 until 1987 he was also director of the school’s prestigious American Studies Institute. As a faculty member he twice received the Distinguished Teacher Award in 1975 and 1986. An author, he has published “The Christian Alternative for Business,” and “Strategic Management Simulation,” a computerized business course serving as the capstone course for students majoring in business.

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SEARCY, ARKANSAS

rom Searcy’s very beginning in the early 1800s, it has been known for its beauty and the quality of life it offers its citizens. Located in central Arkansas and officially founded in 1837, Searcy is surrounded by rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests that allow for a host of recreational and outdoor activities. Searcy is proud of its award-winning public and private educational institutions, state of the art health care facilities and a diverse industrial and commerical sector. The recent discovery of natural gas in the area has brought even more industry into the Searcy and White County community. This crossroads community of around 20,000, not including Harding students, is islocated between the foothills of the Ozarks and the bottomland of the Mississippi Delta. It is the county seat of White County, the second largest county by land mass in the state of Arkansas. Annual events in the Searcy area include the Holiday of Lights Festival and the White County Fair, which has been listed as one of the top fairs in the nation. Harding University also adds to the local entertainment offerings. Besides sporting events nearly every weekend, Harding annually puts on Spring Sing — an annual music production created and staffed almost entirely by students — and Searcy Summer Dinner Theater, which now operates out of the university’s new Ulrey Performing Arts Center.

LOCATION • 50 miles northeast of Little Rock via four-lane divided highway • 100 miles west of Memphis • Served by Union Pacific Railroad • Served by 20 truck lines • Arkansas River transportation within 50 miles

MAJOR INDUSTRIES • Wal-Mart Distribution • Land O’ Frost • Eaton Corporation • Bryce Corporation • Kohler Company • Road Systems • Yarnell Ice Cream • Matthews International Corp. • Pontiac Coil

PUBLIC SECTOR • White County Medical Center • Harding University • Wal-Mart Supercenter • Searcy Public Schools • First Security Bank • City of Searcy • Riverview Public Schools • White County Government • ARAMARK • Searcy Medical Center

COMMUNITY ASSETS • Modern hospital system with more than 1,400 on staff and 150 physicians. The White County Medical Center recently received a $45 million expansion to its facilities. • Harding University, a campus of about 6,500 students from around the world. • Expansion Magazine Blue Ribbon Award winning Public School System accredited by North Central Association. •Searcy Sports Complex, including fields for soccer, baseball, and softball.

The White County Courthouse on Searcy’s town square is the oldest courthouse still in use in Arkansas. The courthouse serves as office space, a courtroom and the meeting place for White County’s local government. • Carmichael Community Center, a 4.8-mile walking and biking trail that winds throughout town and a municipal swimming pool. • Two 18-hole golf courses: The Course at River Oaks and Searcy Country Club. River Oaks is a semi-private course and open to the public, and the Searcy course is private. • The Lightle Center, the second-largest recreation facility for senior citizens in Arkansas. • Four parks, including Berryhill Pak, Spring Park, Yancey Park and Riverside Park, located near the Little Red River. • Businesses that include a rock gym, two commercial

theaters, a bowling alley, a dinner theater on the town square, lazer cade, four fitness centers, and a roller skating center. • Minutes from the world famous trout fishing on the Little Red River.

LOCAL BUSINESSES • More than 1,200 new jobs have been created in the Searcy from 2002 to 2006. • 10 real estate companies. • More than 40 chain and family-owned restaurants • Three employment agencies and seven financial institutions

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FIRST SECURITY STADIUM RECORDS Team Records

• SCORING

Most Points - 62 vs. Centenary, 9/21/68 and vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Fewest Points - 0 (20 times), last vs. East Texas St., 9/9/95 Most Points Allowed - 58 vs. North Alabama, 9/13/07 Fewest Points Allowed - 0 (15 times), last vs. Langston, 10/31/98 Largest Margin of Victory - 55 vs. Centenary (62-7), 9/21/68 Largest Margin of Defeat - 43 vs. Arkansas-Monticello (50-7), 12/27/79

• TOUCHDOWNS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

• TOUCHDOWNS

Harding - 4, Robert Lolohea vs. Ouachita Baptist, 11/16/02 Opponent - 4, Jerry Bingham, Arkansas-Monticello, 10/27/79 and Justin Ray, Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07

• EXTRA POINTS

Harding - 8, Terry Welch vs. Centenary, 9/21/68 and Ryan Ferrell vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 7, Tony Nassar, Central Arkansas, 11/22/80 and Bryan Walker, Delta State, 11/2/02

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Harding - 9 vs. Centenary, 9/21/68 and vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 8 vs. North Alabama, 9/13/07

• FIRST DOWNS

Harding - 39 vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 31 by Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07

Harding - 284, Joe David Smith vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 11/15/78 Longest Gain - 90, Alan Dixon vs. Ouachita Baptist, 10/23/71 Opponent - 285, Luther Guinn, Ouachita Baptist, 10/6/73 Longest Gain - 91, Brandenn Picket vs. North Alabama, 9/13/07

Harding - 674 vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 606 by North Alabama, 9/13/07

• RUSHING YARDS

• RUSHING ATTEMPTS

Harding - 40, Mike Vanlandingham vs. Henderson State, 10/21/78 Opponent - 42, Alvester Bobby, Emporia State, 9/1/90

Harding - 77 vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/12/66 Opponent - 75 by Mississippi College, 10/22/77

• PASSING YARDS

Harding - 529 vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 462 by Arkansas Tech, 8/31/96

• PASSING ATTEMPTS

Harding - 62, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 61, Steven Gachette vs. Southwest Baptist, 8/30/07

• TOUCHDOWN PASSES

Harding - 7 vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 6 by Valdosta State, 10/14/00

• PASSING COMPLETIONS

Harding - 46, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 40, Steven Gachette vs. Southwest Baptist, 8/30/07

• KICKOFF RETURNS

Harding - 9 (four times), last vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 9 vs. West Georgia, 10/4/07

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KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE Harding - 207 vs. Southwest Baptist, 8/30/07 Opponent - 221 by Arkansas-Monticello, 9/6/97

• PUNT RETURNS

Harding - 8 vs. Centenary, 9/21/68 Opponent - 8 by Henderson State, 11/6/65

• PUNT RETURN YARDAGE

Harding - 159 vs. Millsaps, 10/28/67 Opponent - 125 by Southern State, 9/30/61

• INTERCEPTIONS

Harding - 7 vs. Lane, 9/13/80 Opponent - 5 by Southern Arkansas, 11/13/93

Harding - 5, Steve Hunter vs. SE Oklahoma, 9/26/81 Longest - 54, Brent Goodwin vs. Central Arkansas, 10/6/90 Opponent - 4, David Dell, East Texas St., 9/9/95 Longest - 50, Jan Stahle, SW Missouri, 9/23/78

• RUSHING YARDAGE

• TOTAL OFFENSE

Harding - 429 vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 11/15/75 Opponent - 427 by Ouachita Baptist, 10/23/71

FIELD GOALS

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PASSING YARDAGE Harding - 529, David Knighton vs. Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07 Opponent - 417, Dusty Bonner, Valdosta State, 10/14/00

• TOUCHDOWN PASSES

Longest Harding - 92, Greg Cox to Mike Alexander vs. Ouachita Baptist, 11/14/87 Longest Opponent - 89, Larry Cloninger to Cornell Williams, Southern State, 10/4/69

• PASS RECEPTIONS

Harding - 11, Marc Fager vs. East Central, 10/23/99, Santiago Collins vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/15/01, and Demarcus Calhoun vs. Ark.-Monticello, 10/26/02

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Opponent - 15, Reginald Hughes, Lane, 10/17/87

• YARDS RECEIVING

Harding - 218, John Orr vs. Central Arkansas, 11/18/78 Longest - 92, Mike Alexander vs. Oouachita Baptist, 11/14/87 Opponent - 244, Bryan Gilmore, Midwestern State, 9/18/99 Longest - 89, Cornell Williams, Southern State (SAU), 10/4/69

• TOUCHDOWNS RECEIVING

Harding - 3, Mike Alexander vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 9/26/87; Gerald Payne vs. Henderson State, 9/23/00; Santiago Collins vs. Central Arkansas, 10/6/01 Opponent - 3, Carlos Johnson, Valdosta State, 10/14/00 and Jimmy Howard, West Georgia, 10/4/07

• KICKOFF RETURNS

Harding - 8, Robert Lolohea vs. Central Arkansas, 10/6/01 Opponent - 7, Gerald Gales, West Alabama, 11/3/01

• KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE

Harding - 141, Lafe Caton vs. SW Missouri, 9/20/80 Longest - 94, Patrick Nicks vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 9/23/06 Opponent - 173, Alester Givens, Tarleton State, 9/2/00 Longest - 100, Ricky Hughes, Missouri Southern, 9/3/05

• PUNTS

Harding - 11, Mark Thomas vs. Arkansas-Monticello (last time), 10/28/89 Longest - 82, Andrew Patton vs. SW Oklahoma, 11/13/99 Average - 51.1, Andrew Patton vs. SW Oklahoma, 11/13/99 Opponent - 11, Cory Scarborough, Southern Arkansas (last time), 11/14/92 Longest - 66, Tommy Edwards, Arkansas Tech, 9/27/03 Average - 52.2, Michael Podobnik, Arkansas Tech, 11/3/07

• PUNT RETURNS

Harding - 7, Eric Cook vs. SE Oklahoma, 9/23/89 Opponent - 6, Marquis Floyd, West Georgia, 10/27/01

• PUNT RETURN YARDAGE

Harding - 159, Harry Lisle vs. Millsaps, 10/28/67 Longest - 87, Kevin Webb vs. Ouachita Baptist, 10/8/77 Opponent - 73, Devon Morris, Tarleton State, 9/19/98 Longest - 66, David Alpe, Southern State, 9/30/61

• INTERCEPTIONS

Harding - 3, last by Robert Towns vs. Southern Arkansas, 10/19/06 Opponents - 2, numerous times