2013 Game Day Program
October 24 vs. Miss. Delta Community College, 6:30 p.m. Tiger Stadium, Booneville, Mississippi
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Letter from the President Dear Friends of Northeast:
Thank you for your support of the athletic efforts of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Each coach and each athlete has worked hard to ensure that our teams are ready to give performances that make you proud to be a “Tiger Fan.� Northeast exists to provide educational, recreational and social resources for students and supporters to grow and enjoy their accomplishments. While you are on campus, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable visit. I trust you will use this opportunity to get to know our students, coaches and staff. We are always ready to assist you to enjoy your time with us. Thank you for everything that you do to encourage and support our efforts. We are always glad to have you on our campus. Sincerely, Johnny L. Allen President
Board of Trustees
T. Jack Ramsey
Chairman Tenure of Service: 1983 Tishomingo County/ Banker
Bill Breedlove
Tenure of Service: 1999 Prentiss County Businessman
Ben McClung
Tenure of Service: 2013 Tishomingo County Superintendent of Education
Troy Holliday
Vice Chairman Tenure of Service: 1964 Tippah County Businessman
Randle Downs
Tenure of Service: 2012 Prentiss County Superintendent of Education
Sam McCoy
Tenure of Service: 1988 Prentiss County Businessman
John O. Cunningham Secretary Tenure of Service: 1995 Prentiss County Businessman
Tonya Butler Farris
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Businesswoman
Gina Smith
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Superintendent of Education
Ken Basil
Tenure of Service: 2008 Union County Superintendent of Education
Douglas Jackson
Tenure of Service: 1995 Tippah County Retired Educator
Luzene Triplett
Tenure of Service: 2002 Prentiss County Retire Educator
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Alvie Blakeney
Tenure of Service: 2011 Tishomingo County Retire Businessman
Tracie Langston
Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman
Vance Witt
Tenure of Service: 2007 Union County Businessman
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NEMCC Football Coaches
Ricky Smither
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Travis Macon
Head Coach
Defensive Coordinator
Greg Davis
Jonathan Webster
Defensive Line Coach
Defensive Backs Coach
Dustin Jones
Mike Markuson
Wide Receivers Coach
Offensive Line Coach
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Athletic Support Staff David Robbins Dean of Students Athletic Director
Matt Werner Athletic Facilities/ Head Equipment Manager
Chassie Kelly Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Blake Long Sports Information Director
Hope Barnes, ATC
Karri Davis
Head Athletic Trainer
Cheerleading Coach
Jeremy Kennedy
Don Knowles
Voice of the Tigers WNAU 1470 AM
Operations Manager Sodexo, USA
Bus Drivers Phillip Moore (left) Marvin Ozbirn (right)
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7 8 Head Coach: 9 Ricky Smither 10 (6th year - Delta State University) 11 12 Defensive Coordinator: Travis Macon 13 (6th year - University of Mississippi) 14 15 Offensive Line: 16 Mike Markuson 17 (1st year - Hamline University) 18 19 Wide Receivers: 20 Dustin Jones (1st year - Liberty University) 21 22 Defensive Backs: 23 Jonathan Webster 24 (2nd year - Arkansas Tech University) 25 27 Defensive Line: 28 Greg Davis (2nd year - Stephen F. Austin 29 University) 30 34 Head Equipment Manager: 38 Matt Werner 44 (1st year - NEMCC) 45 48 Managers: Tyler Mills, Austin Emerson, Janard 50 Williams, Will Burns, Cody Friga, 53 Devin Sowell 54 56 President: 59 Dr. Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (9th year - Mississippi State University) 62 68 71 Athletic Director: David Robbins 73 (1st year - Millsaps College) 74 78 Sports Information Director: 79 Blake Long 80 (1st year - University of Mississippi) 81 90 Athletic Trainer: Hope Barnes 92 (2nd year - University of Southern Miss) 93 94 Student Trainers: 97 Audrianna Green, Jamal Gray, Diamond Abney-Reeder, Rico Coggins 98 99 6
Name Jeremy Liggins Martice Buckley Antwan Wilson Jaquille White Marcus Robinson
Jerrard Randall
LaVontis Smith Demarrion Haynes Gregdrecus Leland Brady Allen Raymond Gee Ralph Green Khalil Stinson A.J. Jackson Dequinten Spraggins Je’Tavious Turner Johnny Smith Rashad Turner Jonathan Bobo Miguel Graham Shaquille Bush Elisha Wilson Jamel Dennis Matthew Belue Mitchell Cunningham Marquis Allen Tez Lane Corbin White Nick Johnson Chris Cooper Hunter Bull Daniel Ross Antonio Ryland Martavis Ford Romia Wilson Lakendrick Preston Martize Mitchell Damien Rayford Jabari Edwards Michael Davis Kortilous Ellis Jeremiah Dent Justin Barksdale Sean Rogers Robbie Gale Ross Smith Chandler Dexter Ricky Parks Dequan Ivery Anthony Peters Parrish Huddleston Justin Coleman Razean Prather Nhigel Phillips Lemetrius Hollins
Position DL DB DB DB LB QB
WR WR DB QB WR WR WR TE DB LB DB WR DB DB WR DB LB TE RB DB RB RB LB K TE DL LB LB OL OL OL OL LB OL OL DL OL OL OL OL TE TE DL DL DL DL DL DL DL
Class Height Weight Hometown Fr. 6’4” 295 Oxford So. 5’8” 170 Charleston So. 6’0” 180 Charleston So. 6’2” 190 West Point Fr. 6’4” 230 Memphis, Tenn. So.
Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr.
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High School Lafayette County Lake Cormorant Charleston West Point Memphis East
188 Miami Gardens, Fla. Chaminade-Madonna
170 177 175 180 195 195 205 265 185 175 180 185 195 190 180 180 220 260 220 190 160 220 180 190 235 310 255 215 305 285 280 315 255 305 270 310 285 275 310 305 250 265 305 235 295 255 240 330 290
Maben West Oktibbeha Rosedale West Bolivar Batesville South Panola Corinth Corinth Renova Cleveland Ripley Ripley College Park, Ga. Westlake Riverdale, Ga. Lovejoy West Point West Point Batesville South Panola Starkville Starkville Bruce Bruce Bruce Bruce Maben East Webster Bruce Bruce D’Iberville D’Iberville Oxford Lafayette County Golden Red Bay Ecru North Pontotoc Tupelo Tupelo West Point West Point Nettleton Nettleton Olive Branch Olive Branch Madison Madison Central Southaven Southaven Louisville, Ky. Jeffersontown Brooksville Noxubee County Okolona Okolona West Point West Point Gulfport West Harrison Macon Noxubee County Batesville South Panola Columbus Columbus Kilmichael Montgomery County Charleston Charleston Columbus Tupelo Courtland South Panola Batesville South Panola Hernando Hernando Booneville Booneville Iuka Tishomingo County Hogansville, Ga. Callaway Miami, Fla. Columbia Pontotoc Pontotoc Dorsey Baldwyn Renova Cleveland Ripley Ripley Griffin, Ga. Griffin Madison Madison Central
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2013 Miss. Delta Trojan Football Roster
Name Carlton Archer DeVonta Norman Raheem Sanders Javis Robinson Passarrio Collins Kamron Carter Edward McCadney Lane Williams Jaylon Daniels Jalon Jones Terrence Rice Devonta’ Allen Montavis Moore Derick Jenkins Bill McRight Dwight Griggs Zacarion Goodman JaMicheal Winners Lloyd Robinson Christian Stephney John LeFlore Roshard Burney Terence Phinisee Doug West Alex Johnson Tyler Slaughter Cordell Anderson Arthur Gillespie Demarrius Williams Donald Jackson Jaylin Mosely Brandon Smith Payton Pearson Terrelle Williams John Marsh Dareous Hayes Tony Williams Sammie Pruitt Bobby Leone Corderro Hill Alex Aranda MacJavoris Tims Silverster Freeman Eric Snow Edward Thomas Shawn Jamison Josh Cooper Edrick Thigpen Joey Jefferson Zaderis Boone JaSean Wiley C J Welch Andrew Wiggins LaDonn Bolden
Pos WR RB WR DB WR WR RB QB QB DB DB DB QB WR DB DE K DB DB WR RB RB LB DE LB DB LB DB DE RB DB LB RB LB DE LB DL OL DE OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR TE DL DE DL DL
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Head Coach: Jeff Tatum Assistant Coaches: Jim Crowder, Devario Dorsey, Rod Gibson and Lou West President: Dr. Larry Nabors Sports Information Director: Joe Wilson
Ht. 6-0 5-9 6-3 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-9 5-10 6-1 5-8 5-11 6-1 5-10 5-8 6-1 5-8 6-1 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-1 6-3 5-8 5-8 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-9 6-4 5-9 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-3 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1
Wt. 195 175 180 165 195 170 234 190 180 195 160 215 180 180 195 205 140 170 180 185 175 215 165 205 235 185 195 170 260 165 155 260 235 195 240 235 260 285 220 250 317 290 340 310 280 340 315 325 170 235 380 230 315 304
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Hometown Indianola Byhalia Greenwood Ruleville Itta Bena Greenwood Cleveland Flora Greenwood Greenwood Starkville Shaw Benoit Benoit Vicksburg Greenwood Greenville Hollandale Mound Bayou Clarksdale Greenwood Palm Beach, Fla. Byhalia Gray, Ga. Greenwood Cleveland Byhalia Starkville Shaw Greenville Benton Mayersville Belzoni Greenville Greenville Birmingham, Ala. Jackson Clarksdale Clarksdale Greenville Lake Village, Ark. Greenwood Greenwood Yazoo City Indianola Hollandale Yazoo City Drew Clarksdale Greenville Vienna, Ga. Brunswick, Ga. Tallahassee, Fla. Jackson
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Prather, sophomore ready for final battle Mississippi Delta (Moorhead)
Date: October 24 Northeast-Miss. Delta History Last 10 meetings
Razean Prather When Razean Prather walks off the playing surface of Tiger Stadium for the final time tonight, he is all but guaranteed to continue his football career. The Ripley High School graduate was not as sure about that when first stepping onto the campus of Northeast Mississippi Community College in the fall of 2012. But after two impressive seasons anchoring the Tiger defensive line, Prather’s prospect list is extensive. He has received looks from NCAA Division I schools including Troy University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, BethuneCookman University and Baylor University. While Prather has not made a decision yet as to which institution he will continue his gridiron days at, he is proud to know that Northeast has helped him learn to deal with the tough task of equalizing the amount of time required for both academics and athletics at the collegiate level. “It’s been rough trying to balance school and football, but I’ve found a way through it,” said Prather. “It feels great knowing that I’ve got a great support system behind me.” Prather is one of 19 sophomores that will don the black and gold one last time in Booneville against Mississippi Delta Community College. With a win, the group would help secure the Tigers’ seventh Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division runner-up finish in program history. It is a special group of young men that Prather has grown to respect and admire in his two years at Northeast. “I played with a great group of guys and 8
2012 -- Northeast, 24-3 2011 -- Northeast, 16-3 2010 -- Northeast, 26-13 2009 -- Miss. Delta, 14-7 2008 -- Miss. Delta, 35-0 2007 -- Northeast, 44-24 2006 -- Northeast, 48-25 2005 -- Northeast, 42-0 2004 -- Miss. Delta, 17-16 2003 -- Miss. Delta, 28-18 Series: Miss. Delta 29-19
I’m going to miss them,” he said. “They’re like my brothers. I’d do anything for them. We’re just going to go out there and play our hearts out and after the game we’re still going to stay in touch.” While the majority of the roster this year was comprised of freshman, Tigers coach Ricky Smither feels like the recruiting class of 2012 was one of the best he’s put on the field. “This sophomore group has been a good one for us,” said the Northeast headman. “I feel like they did a pretty good job for us and are per se maybe one of the top three groups we’ve had.” Smither has been especially impressed with the improvement of Prather under the direction of defensive coordinator Travis Macon and line coach Greg Davis throughout his time at Northeast. He has tallied 40 tackles this year, which is fourth best on the team and the greatest of any lineman. It is also just four away from doubling his number of takedowns from last season. Prather adds to his solid numbers 11.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. “Razean’s done a tremendous job for us,” said Smither. “He has been about as steady of a defensive lineman as we’ve had the past year. He’s played through injury and we’ve moved him around just a little bit. “The kid was a great sign from right in our back yard. I’m really proud of the effort he’s given.” Prather enjoyed the direct tutelage and wisdom of Davis, who brought his knowledge from the offensive line to the opposite side of the ball this year with the addition of Mike Markuson to the coaching staff during the offseason.
“Coach Davis works us, but sometimes he has fun with us,” said Prather. “He told us to never get too caught up in all the football stuff. Just live, have fun out on the field and don’t be too up tight.” He is coming off the best game of his tenure as a Tiger one week ago against then-No. 20 Itawamba Community College. The Tippah County native recorded nine total tackles, eight of them unassisted, against the Indians with four tackles for loss and two sacks. Prather also made one of the highlight plays of the 2013 campaign against during Northeast’s homecoming contest versus Coahoma Community College earlier this month. Anthony Peters batted a pass from Coahoma quarterback Quaintavous Peters into the air and Prather dove and caught the ball for a rare interception by a defensive lineman. Following a loss at then-third ranked East Mississippi Community College, Prather was instrumental in getting his teammates pepped up and refocused for their huge rivalry matchup at Itawamba. “We were looking for somebody to step up and he did,” Smither said. “He demanded that the rest of the guys come on and practice. He was almost a cheerleader, co-coach type of guy last week.” Some other school will receive that leadership as Prather wraps up his junior college career. He offers one bit of advice to a promising batch of returning freshman. “Play hard and leave it all out on the field,” he said. “They’ve got a good group coming back. With all the stuff we taught them at practice, they could go to the playoffs next year.”
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In memory of former Tiger Bryan Steele Please join us tonight in honoring the memory of former Northeast Mississippi Community College quarterback Bryan Steele. Steele called the signals for the Tiger football team in both the 2010 and 2011 seasons under current Tiger head coach Ricky Smither. In his first collegiate start, Steele led the Tigers to a 49-42 win over East Mississippi Community College in Scooba on October 7, 2010. Steele unexpectedly passed away on November 4, 2012. During pregame festivities, the Tupelo Restaurant Association will make a presentation to the Tiger football program in memory of the former Northeast quarterback.
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2013 Football Schedule Aug. 29 7 pm
Copiah-Lincoln Wesson
Sept. 5 6:30 pm
Jones Booneville
Sept. 12 6:30 pm
Holmes* Booneville
Sept. 19 6:30 pm
Northwest* Senatobia
Sept. 26 6:30 pm
Miss. Gulf Coast Booneville
Oct. 5 3 pm
Coahoma* (Homecoming) Booneville
Oct. 10 7 pm
East Mississippi* Scooba
Oct. 17 7 pm
Itawamba* Fulton
Oct. 24 6:30 pm
Miss. Delta* Booneville * Denotes MACJC North Division
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