2012 North Greenville Football Media Guide by NGU Crusaders

2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E UThis N IIsVNorth E RGreenville SITY This Is A

ffiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a co-educational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for higher education in a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment. The school strives to prepare students to become better, contributing members of society. North Greenville University educates the whole person through an integration of academic discipline, a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience while offering students the best opportunities for spiritual growth, academic training, and Christian service. Christ must be the center of the campus for the purpose of Christian education and Christian character-building. On October 14, 1891, at the fourth annual meetining of the North Greenville Baptist Association, a committee of nine men was appointed to determine the best location for establishing a high school in the northern region of Greenville County. The State of South Carolina chartered the institution as North Greenville High School in 1904. The next year the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention assumed control of the school, renaming it the North Greenville Baptist Academy. The North Greenville Baptist Association again accepted responsibility for the school in 1929. In 1934, the charter was amended to create a junior college in addition to a high school. Fifteen years later, the growing institution was transferred to the direct control of the General Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The school was accredited in 1957 by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a two-year liberal arts college, thus discontinuing the high school courses. In 1991, the college reaffirmed its basic commitment to quality education, applying to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer bachelaureate degrees in Christian Studies and church music. The school was given candidacy status the following summer, with its initial cohort of upperclassmen enrolling in the fall semester of 1992. Level II accreditation was granted in June 1994. In 1997, the college’s Teacher Education Program received approval from the South Carolina Department of Education.

North Greenville

In 1991, the college reaffirmed its basic commitment to quality education, applying to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer bachelaureate degrees in Christian Studies and church music. The school was given candidacy status the following summer, with its initial cohort of upperclassmen enrolling in the fall semester of 1992. Level II accreditation was granted in June 1994. In 1997, the college’s Teacher Education Program received approval from the South Carolina Department of Education. On September 22, 2005, the Board of Trustees acted on a recommendation and voted to approve university status and change the school’s name to North Greenville University. The change was brought about by the addition of the T. Walter Brashier Graduate School, which began in February of 2006. In the course of the school’s existence, enrollment has stabilized, the academic program has been strengthened, and campus facilities have been improved Throughout this period of development, the fundamental purpose for which North Greenville was founded has remained constant: to provide a quality educational experience in the context of genuine Christian commitment. The campus setting provides a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, with the campus itself situated on the summit of a rolling hill amid acres of college-owned land. Most of the buildings on the campus have been constructed in the past few decades, replacing older buildings, which were erected during the first 100 years of the university’s history.

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2012 NGU Table of Contents NO RT HFootball GREENVILLE UNIV ER SITY 2 Introduction

3 - Table of Contents 4 - Quick Facts/Schedules 5 - Dr. James B. Epting 6 - Athletic Administration 7 - NGU Head Coaches 8 - Sports Medicine

Photo Courtesy: Carson Newman Sports Info.

11 Coaching Staff

12 - Carroll McCray 14 - Rocco Adrian 15 - Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donte Harris 16 - Brett Hickman 17 - Issac Mooring 18 - Brett Nichols 19 - Kenneth Ray 20 - Andreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bernardi 21 - Strength & Conditioning

23 The Team

24 - Player Profiles 29 - Numerical Roster 30 - Alphabetical Roster

The 2012 North Greenville Gameday football media guide is a publication of the North Greenville University Athletic Department. It was designed by Robbie Gawrys and edited by Fred Battenfield, Cory Guinn, and the office of sports information. The cover was designed by NGU Art Major Carlie McKinley. The photo was provided Justin Robinson. Special Thanks to Dustin Fuls, Emily Pittman, Cameron Stober, Daniell Duff, our gameday operations crew. The Program was produced using Adobe Indesign CS4 and Photoshop CS4 and was printed by Tru Color of Greenville, South Carolina. Player headshots were provided by North Greenville Sports Information. The Athletic department would also like to thank Mark Moore of PeeDee Photography, Josh Landrum, and Justin Robinson for their submission of gameday photos. Contributing writers to the 2012 North Greenville Football Media Guide are Cory Guinn and Robbie Gawrys. Photos were provided by Carlie McKinley, Mark Moore, Justin Robinson, and the North Greenville Sports Information department.

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32 A Look Ahead

33 - 2012 Season Outlook 36 - 2012 Opponents

40 A Look Back

41 - 2011 Season Recap 44 - Game Recaps 51 - 2011 Season Statistics 52 - Offense/Special Team Statistical Leaders 53 - Defense Statistical Leaders

54 The Record Books 55 - Team Records 56 - Indvidual Offense Records 57 - Individual Defensive Records

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Name of School................. North Greenville University City/Zip.........................................Tigerville, SC 29688 Founded..................................................................1892 Enrollment.............................................................2,400 Nickname........................................................Crusaders School Colors.............................................Red & Black Stadium.......................Melvin & DollieYounts Stadium Capacity.................................................................5,000 Surface...................................................................Grass Affiliation........................NCAA Division II & NCCAA Conference..................................................Independent President.........................................Dr. James B. Epting Athletic Director.....................................Jan McDonald Faculty Athletic Rep............................Dr. Cathy Sepko Athletic Dept. Phone...............................864-977-7150 Website........................................www.ngcrusaders.com Mailing Address....P.O. Box 1892 Tigerville, SC 29688 Assistant AD and SID...............................Micah Sepko SID Office Phone.....................................864-977-7157 SID Fax.....................................................864-977-7152 SID Cell Phone.........................................864-905-6155 E-mail.................................................msepko@ngu.edu Website........................................www.ngcrusaders.com Press Box Phone.....................................(864)977-7772 First Year of Football.............................................1988 All-Time Record (4 yr).......................................81-111 All Time Overall Record...................................124-129 Number of NCCAA Victory Bowls...........Three Times Overall Record Last Season..................................11-3 Final Ranking Last Season....................................12th Post Season Playoffs...NCAA Division II Quarterfinals Offense Starters Lost/Returning.............................4/7 Basic Offense....................................................Multiple Defense Starters Lost/Returning............................7/4 Basic Defense............................................................3/4 Head Coach:Carroll McCray Email: Carroll.Mccray2@ngu.edu Alma Mater/Yr............Gardner Webb University 1993 Record at NGU/Yrs........................................0-0/1YR Career Record/Yrs........................11/33 (4 Years) Office Phone............................................864-977-7112 Best Time To Reach Coach...................M-F Mornings DEFENSE Brett Hickman (Co-Def. Coordinator/Linebackers) Rocco Adrian (Co-Def. Coordinator/Secondary) Issac Mooring (Defensive Line) Trey McCray (Graduate Assistant/Linebacker) OFFENSE Brett Nichols (Quarterbacks) Kenneth Ray (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line) Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donte Harris (Wide Receivers) Vince Reese (Graduate Assistant/Runningbacks)

2012 Schedule

Date Opponent Location 9/1 9/6 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

Albany State University Tennessee Tech Tusculum College Mars Hill College Lenoir Rhyne College Newberry College Carson Newman College Brevard College Catawba College Wingate College Virginia Uni. Lychburg

Albany, Georgia Cookeville, Tennessee Greenville, Tennessee Tigerville, South Carolina Hickory, North Carolina Tigerville, South Carolina Jeferson City, Tennessee Tigerville, South Carolina Salisbury, North Carolina Tigerville, South Carolina Tigerville, South Carolina

2011 Results

Opponent Score Record Newberry College (W) 46-17 (1-0) Presbyterian College (L) 21-38 (1-1) Tusculum College (W) 27-7 (2-1) Mars Hill College (L) 28-38 (2-2) Lenoir Rhyne (W) 35-27 (3-2) Central State Ohio (W) 49-20 (4-2) Carson Newman University (W) 34-27 (5-2) Brevard College (W) 36-6 (6-2) Cawtawba College (W) 25-7 (7-2) Wingate University (W) 54-7 (8-2) Notre Dame College (W) 62-0 (9-2)

2011 NCAA Playoffs

Opponent Score Record Albany State University (W) 63-14 (10-2) Mars Hill College (W) 58-32 (11-2) Delta State University (L) 23-28 (11-3) 2011 Media Contacts

The Greenville News.......................................................................Sports Department Phone......................................................................................................(800)395-8326 The Greer Citizen.................................................................................Joel Fitzpatrick Phone......................................................................................................(864)877-2076 WYFF Channel 4..................................................................................Mike Giordano Phone......................................................................................................(864)240-5264 WSPA Channel 7..............................................................Pete Yanity/ Todd Summers Phone......................................................................................................(864)587-5452 Fox Carolina.............................................................................................Dan Bubany Phone......................................................................................................(864)213-2222

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2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L ETheUPresident N I V EJimmy R SEpting ITY While many may look to Dr. James B. Epting as the central ingredient in the success of North Greenville University, he is quick to deny the claims and give God all of the credit and glory. Epting has been a member of North Greenville University’s family since 1979. Although he left the school in August 1990, Epting returned just nine months later in May 1991 to become North Greenville’s president and revive the school.

North Greenville has also moved to University status, while adding the T. Walter Brashier Graduate School offering Master of Business Administration, Master of Christian Ministry and Master of Education degrees.

With North Greenville having only 329 students in 1991 and on the verge of shutting down, Epting orchestrated a miraculous turnaround as the enrollment for 2011 reached over 2,200 students. A jack-of-all-trades, Epting has held numerous positions with the North Greenville admissions and student development departments in his tenure. Along with the increase in student enrollment, the school has seen financial growth under Epting’s leadership with its endowment recently exceeding $16 million.

A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Epting received his bachelor’s degree in physical education, master’s degree in special education and earned his doctorate in administration/higher education. He is married to the former Gretchen Moore of Greenville, S.C., and they have three children and four grandchildren.

From the President’s Desk...

As we enter into our sixth season of playing football in our own stadium, we continue to be excited about the progress of our athletic program and especially football. Ms. Jan McDonald, our Athletic Director, is doing a great job as our leader and in keeping Jesus Christ first in our program. First and foremost, we want all our students to either accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior or, if already saved, grow in their Christian walk!! Then, we want them to graduate! Please know that we at North Greenville University remain committed to quality education in a Biblically sound, Christ-centered environment. Also, we want our student-athletes to care as much or more about academics as they do athletics. They do understand the importance of a good education for the future. All our faculty and staff love Jesus Christ and they are being used by Him to make a difference on and off of our campus. This means that we, including our student-athletes, are striving to be the best. All we ask of you is to give us your best in supporting us.

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Go Crusaders! Dr. James B. Epting

President

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Assistant Athletic Director Sports Information Director 15th Year At NGU

Athletic Director 29th Year At NGU

Jan McDonald is in her 29th year at NGU and her 20th as Athletic Director. Under her leadership, North Greenville has risen from a junior college to a NAIA institution to a NCAA Division II institution. McDonald started the softball program at North Greenville in 1985. She led the softball team to two NJCAA Region X titles (1990, 1996) while North Greenville was a junior college. After North Greenville became a four-year institution, McDonald led the Lady Crusaders to the 2000 Mid-South Conference Championship. In addition to softball, McDonald has coached basketball and volleyball as an assistant and started the women’s soccer program in 1986. She coached the team for two seasons. McDonal also instructs a wide array of classes at North Greenville. McDonald earned a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education from Erskine College in 1982. In 1983, she earned a Master Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University. A native of Fountain Inn, S.C, McDonald now resides in Landrum, South Carolina

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

Athletic Director..................................................Jan McDonald 864-977-7151 Assistant AD/Sports Information Director.............Micah Sepko 864-977-7157 Vice President for Crusader Club......................Wayne Landrith 864-977-7017 Senior Women’s Administrator............................Jayne Arledge 864-977-7154 Facutly Athletic Representative..................Dr. Catherine Sepko 864-977-7068 Director of Compliance......................................Robert Bradley 864-663-0179 Athletic Academic Advisor....................................Greg Mosely 864-977-7188 Athletic Department Secretary....................................Sue Good 864-977-7150 Operations Assistant/Gameday Statistics.................Dustin Fuls 864-977-7157

Micah Sepko is in his fifteenth year working for North Greenville University Athletics. Sepko heads up game day operations and media communications for the 17-sport NGU athletic program. Prior to NGU, Sepko attended Clemson University where he earned his undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. In addition to his duties as assistant athletic and sports information director, he also serves as an instructor in NGU’s accredited Sport Management program. He has taken an active role in fundraising for the athletics department and can often be seen leading construction projects for the athletic department. Sepko has been happily married to his wife Kate for fourteen years. They have been blessed with three children: Hannah, Emma Jane, and Kaleb. He and his family currently reside in Greer, S.C.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

Sports Information.............................................Robbie Gawrys 864-977-7157 Sports Information...................................................Cory Guinn 864-977-7157 Athletic Operations..............................................Emily Pittman 864-977-7157 Athletic Operations...........................................Cameron Stober 864-977-7157 Public Relations/Community Outreach................Danielle Duff 864-977-7157 Athletics Intern.........................................................Brian Giles Athletics Intern.......................................Jonathan Bozymowski

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Jayne Arledge Women’s Basketball 864-977-7154

Chad Gfeller Men’s Soccer 864-977-7189

Rachel Baer Women’s Soccer 864-905-5233

Sarah Hall Softball 864-977-7253

Reggie Reynolds Baseball 864-977-7707

Michael Bayne M/W Track & Field 843-437-9637

Andre’ Bernardi Strength & Conditioning 678-360-7058

Chad Lister Men’s Basketball 864-977-7189

Greg Mosely Volleyball 864-977-7188

Lou Soulsby M/W Golf 704-277-7307

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Kyle Walden JV Men’s Soccer 828-808-5638

NGUH Football Medicine N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E UNGU N I Sports VER SITY North Greenville The North Greenville University Sports Medicine team seeks to provide approximately 400 NGU studentathletes with complete athletic training services and care. Athletic training is vital to intercollegiate athletics competition.

Sports Medicine

North Greenville and the Steadman Hawkins Clinic, of Greenville, South Carolina have teamed up to ensure the care and safety of all North Greenville athletes. Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas (SHCC) and Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) have developed one of the largest certified athletic training networks in the nation and now serve over 50 middle schools, public and private high schools, professional baseball, university athletics, recreation districts, and national events held in the upstate of South Carolina. One of the main goals of the athletic training network is to help reduce injuries sustained by student athletes through prevention, education, research, and proper evaluation of athletic injuries.

Adam Cellamare

Brandi Williams

Justin Keith

Head Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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STADIUM HISTORY Standing on the southwest side of North Greenville University, sits Younts Stadium, the home of the Crusader football team. The 5,000 seat stadium held its first football game on August 27, 2005 when the Crusaders took on the Cavaliers of UVA Wise. The stadium was dedicated on opening day to Melvin and Dollie Younts who are long time donors to NGU. In 6 seasons, the Crusaders have compiled a 27-14 record at home, including two NCCAA Victory Bowl wins over Malone College and Campbellsville and an NCAA Playoff triumph over Albany State University. Located in the north end zone stands the Hendrix Athletic center, the hub of North Greenville University athletics. The 14,000 square foot Hendricks Athletic Center houses the offices of the Athletic Director, Athletic Secretary, Athletic Trainer, and all football coaches. The building also contains the locker rooms for both the Crusader football team and visiting soccer and football teams. Overlooking the field from Hendrix is the NGU Lettermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge.

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NGU H Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E UCoach N I Carroll V E RMcCray SITY HEAD COACH

Carroll McCray

McCray brings a wealth of coaching savvy and experience to the Crusaders’ staff, while also helping his players to ample post-season recognition during his career. While are Furman, five offensive linemen were honored as All-Southern Conference selection, including lineman Joel Bell who was has played professionally in the Canadian League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Oilers as well as playing in the United Football League for the Las Vegas Locomotives. While head coach as Austin Peay, 13 of McCray’s athletes were named to the All-Pioneer League South teams, while also having eight athletes named Academic All-Americans. Other coaching bright spots for McCray include having five athletes selected in the NFL Draft in a 12-year period while at the University of South Carolina and Samford University.

Carroll McCray begins his first season as head coach of the North Greenville football program after previously spending time at Mercer University as the assistant head coach/offensive line coach and the offensive line coach for four seasons (2007-10) at Furman University.

McCray was a three-year letter winner on the offensive line at Gardner-Webb University, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in social science. He earned his master’s degree in social science from Appalachian State in 1985. He and his wife, Angel, have a son, Trey, and a daughter, Meredith.

In addition to his tenure at Mercer and Furman, McCray was also the head coach at Austin Peay University for four seasons (2003-2006). While taking over the program, McCray oversaw the team’s transition from the Pioneer League (non-scholarship) to the Ohio Valley Conference by the 2007 season. McCray’s coaching road has also taken him to Mississippi State, where he coached the centers and offensive guards for two seasons (2001-02). Prior to that, he spent seven seasons (1994-2000) as the offensive line coach for Samford University and was an assistant coach at South Carolina for five campaigns (1989-93), working with the Gamecocks’ offensive line, tight ends, H-backs and special teams players. McCray’s coaching career began at Appalachian State as a graduate assistant in 1984 – working with tight ends and tackles - before a three-year run as the Mountaineers’ inside linebackers coach (1986-88).

Carroll McCray took the reigns of the NGU football program on January 18, 2012. [Photo by Josh Landrum]

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Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 2011-2012

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Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 2007-2010

Ernest Dye (OT) - 1993 Draft. 1st Round. 18th Overall. Team: Arizona Cardinals

•Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach •Recruiting area: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina

•Offensive Line Coach •Assisted with Special Teams (PAT field goals) •Recruiting area: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia (including metro Atlanta), Alabama

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee, 2003-2007 •Head Football Coach

Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, 2001-2002 •Offensive Line coach (centers/guards) •Assisted with Special Teams (PAT field goals) •Recruiting area: Central Mississippi, Central/Northern Alabama

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1994-2001 •Offensive Line coach •Coordinator, Academics •Assisted in game scheduling for football •Implemented fund-raising activities for football •Recruiting area: Alabama, Metro Atlanta (Georgia)

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, 19891993

South Carolina

Calvin Stephens (OT) - 1991 Draft. 56th Overall. Team: New England Patriots

Corey Louchiey (OT) - 1994 Draft. 3rd Round. Team: Buffalo Bills James Dexter (OT) - 1996 Draft. 5th Round. Team: Arizona Cardinals

Samford

Aaron Bryant (TE) - 1999 Free Agent Team: Tennessee Titans

Mississippi State

Tommy Watson (C) - 2002 Free Agent. Team: Tennessee Titans David Stewart (OT) - 2005 Draft. 113th Overall. Team: Tennesse Titans

Furman

Joel Bell (OT) - 2009 Free Agent. Team: Buffalo Bills Ryan Lee (OG) - 2012 Free Agent. Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

•Coached Offensive Line, Tight Ends, H backs, Special Teams •Coordinator, Athletic Dorm / Dining Facility •Coordinator, Game Day / Scrimmage Officials •Coordinator, Team Tickets •Recruiting area: South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC

Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 19831989

•Coached Inside Linebackers, Tackles, Tight Ends, Specialty Teams •Director, Walk-on Program •Coordinator, Recruiting •Coordinator, Film and Video •Coordinator, Athletic Dorm / Dining Facility •Coordinator, Game Day / Scrimmage Officials •Coordinator, Team Tickets •Recruiting area: North Carolina, Virginia

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NGUH Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N I VRocco E RAdrian SITY Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary (Furman University1999)

Rocco Adrian

Adrian graduated from Furman in 1999 with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. He was a four-year letterman for the Paladin Football program as a safety. During his playing career, Adrian started eleven games. He was the recipient of the Robert B. King Award, which is given to the Paladin deemed the best “team player.” He was also a recipient of the “Purple Heart Award,” which is given to a player who returns to excel on the field after a major injury. He and his wife Melissa have a one year old daughter named Reilly. Coach McCray on Rocco Adrian ... “I am ecstatic to work alongside Rocco Adrian once again. During our time together at Furman, I was able to witness his passion and professionalism first hand. He will serve as a great sounding board and mentor for Brett Hickman as they direct our defense together.”

Rocco Adrian begins his first year as the Co-Defensive Coordinator and secondary coach at North Greenville University. A 13-year coaching veteran, Adrian’s resume’ includes a diversity of positions at various levels of college football. He comes to NGU from the Newport News Apprentice School in Newport News, Virginia, where he served as the linebackers coach and the special teams coordinator. Prior to his time in the Virginia Tidewater, Adrian served on coach Bobby Lamb’s staff at Furman University where he worked with current Crusader Head Coach Carroll McCray. During his time with the Paladins, Adrian coached the programs’ cornerbacks and coordinated the punt return team. He also spent time with the Paladins’ linebackers during the 2008 campaign. Adrian was significant in the development of FCS All-American and two-time All-Southern Conference performer Ryan Steed. Steed is projected to be selected in the 2012 NFL Draft. Coach Adrian got his career started at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville. For eight years, he served as the linebackers coach and later became the team’s defensive coordinator and Assistant Head Coach.

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2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E U N I VLa’Donte E R S Harris ITY Wide Receivers/Tight Ends (Clemson University 2008)

La’Donte Harris

A native of Gadsden, Alabama, Harris earned a Sport Management Degree from Clemson in 2008. His wife Britney is a Rock Hill native and a Clemson graduate as well. The couple has one child which was born in June of 2012. Coach McCray on La’Donte Harris ... “La’Donte is a bright young coach and an even better young man. He is a promising coach with a tremendous background as both a player and graduate assistant at Clemson under Coach Dabo Swinney. I look forward to him tutoring our promising young receivers and guiding them both on and off the football field.”

La’Donte Harris begins his first year as NGU’s wide receivers coach. Harris comes to Tigerville from Clemson University where he served as a player development coach for Tiger’s Head Coach Dabo Swinney. During his tenure at Clemson, Harris served as a graduate assistant and a student assistant coach before entering player development in 2011. Possessing an advanced offensive background, Harris has spent time teaching the Tigers wide receivers and running backs over the course of his coaching career. The Tiger offense had an exceptional year in 2011, and that group spearheaded a run to the school’s first BCS Championship Bowl Game in over twenty years, and also captured the ACC Championship. Additionally, the Tigers racked up 6,171 yards of total offense, threw for 33 touchdowns, and defeated four top 25 opponents. As a graduate assistant for the Tigers, Harris spent time with the wide receivers where he aided Dabo Swinney in the development of Clemson greats Aaron Kelley and Jacoby Ford. A four-year letter winner for Clemson, Harris played wide receiver for Coach Tommy Bowden. As a Tiger, Harris played in several bowl games. Also, Coach Harris was a Clemson teammate of NGU great Willy Korn. During a game against Furman, Harris was the recipient of Korn’s first career touchdown pass.

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NGU H Football Hickman N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N I VBrett ER SITY Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebacekrs (East Carolina University 2009)

Brett Hickman

Batchelor became one of the program’s most accomplished players as he was twice voted the team’s Defensive MVP by his peers and recognized as one of the top linebackers in Division II by multiple publications. Prior to arriving in Tigerville, Hickman served as an undergraduate assistant for two years and one year as a Quality Control Defensive Coach for Skip Holtz at East Carolina University. During his time at ECU, Hickman worked alongside Florida State Associate Head Coach Greg Hudson and helped coach both the linebackers and defensive backs . In addition, he also led the Pirate Offensive Scout Teams. Also, the Pirates played in three bowl games (2006 PapaJohns. com, 2007 Hawaii’, 2008 Liberty) and won the 2008 Conference USA Championship while Hickman was in Greenville, NC.

Brett Hickman is entering his fourth season at NGU and his first as the program’s Co-Defensive Coordinator. In addition to his administrative duties, Hickman will also coach the four linebackers in the Crusaders’ aggressive multiple front defense. During his time at NGU, Hickman has seen the program transition from NCAA Division II newcomer to one of the Super Regions Two’s prominent programs. The 2011 season for NGU is the greatest in school history to date as the Crusaders won a school-record eleven games and advanced to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals for the first time in school history.

Coach Hickman is married to the former Sara Veale of Cary, NC. and lives in Greenville, SC. Coach McCray on Brett Hickman ...”We are very excited to have Brett remain with us at North Greenville. He has a high energy level, a passion for our student-athletes on and off the field, and a strong commitment to playing great defense. His familiarity with North Greenville and the mission of the school is invaluable.”

As the program’s Special Teams Coordinator and Inside Linebackers Coach, Hickman helped lead the Crusaders to top statistical rankings in multiple Special Teams and Defensive Categories. Hickman’s “Special Forces” defensive units never shone brighter than down the stretch of the 2011 campaign as they had three punt returns of forty plus yards in the last six games and scored three special teams touchdowns. This included both a kickoff return and a punt return in the Crusaders’ first round playoff game vs. perennial Division II playoff participant, Albany State. All in all, the Crusaders scored nine special teams touchdowns and blocked twenty-two kicks over the course of the last three seasons. In addition, Hickman oversaw the develop-

ment of Carl Dukes and Nathan Batchelor during their time as Crusaders.

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2012 NGU Issac NO RT HFootball GREENVILLE UNIVE R Mooring SITY Defensive Line (University Of North Carolina 2003)

Issac Mooring Mooring is married to the former Quanza Robinson. The couple has four children: Sydnei (11), Trey (6), C.J. (4), Isaiah (2) Coach McCray on Issac Mooring ... “Our football family is excited to have Issac join us this year. His extensive background as both a player and coach on the defensive line will be a great asset to our team. His personal values coincide with that of North Greenville University and our football program.”

A coaching veteran with seven years’ experience, Issac Mooring joins the North Greenville coaching staff for his first season. He will guide the Crusaders defensive line. A native of Tarboro, North Carolina, Mooring comes to NGU from North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, NC. While at NC Wesleyan, Mooring served in multiple coaching capacities. From 2009-2011, Mooring guided the Bishops’ offensive line. Before moving to the offensive side of the ball, he tutored the program’s defensive line for two years in a scheme similar to that which he will be coaching for the Crusaders. His time with the fledgling Bishops’ program saw many highs for Mooring as he tutored numerous All-Conference and All-Region performers on each side of the ball. His time at NCWC was highlighted by a conference championship and NCAA Division III playoff berths in 2007 and 2008. Mooring lettered four years and started two years at the University of North Carolina under Head Coaches Carl Torbush and John Bunting. During his stellar collegiate career, Mooring spent time at both Defensive End and Defensive Tackle alongside NFL great Julius Peppers and Dorman High graduate, Ryan Sims. In 2001, Mooring was a major contributor on a UNC team which won the Peach Bowl over Auburn.

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NGUH Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N I VBrett E RNichols SITY Quarterbacks (University of South Carolina 2006)

Brett Nichols

A former letterman at the University of South Carolina, Nichols played quarterback for legendary Head Coaches Lou Holtz and Steve Spurrier. Additionally, during his time at USC, one of his position coaches was current South Florida Head Coach, Skip Holtz. Nichols graduated from USC in 2006 with a degree in Business. He is married to Elise Nichols of Simpsonville. Coach McCray on Brett Nichols ... “Brett is a local guy with plenty of ties to the Greenville County area. He also played college football for some of the game’s best coaches. He has a sharp young mind and a grasp on the fundamentals of the quarterback position. “

Brett Nichols is entering his first year as the quarterbacks coach at North Greenville. A Greenville County native, Nichols comes to NGU from South Atlantic Conference member, Brevard College. During his time at Brevard, Nichols tutored the Tornado wide receivers to their most successful season in school history. The position group set school records for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns in a season. He also tutored first team South Atlantic Conference Receiver, Eric Watts. Prior to his time at Brevard, Nichols spent three seasons coaching at his high school alma mater, Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, SC. Nichols’ resume’ also includes a one year stint as an offensive intern at Furman University. While at Furman, Nichols aided the offensive coaching staff with teaching and installing the Paladins’ running and passing schemes. His time at Furman proved to be pivotal, as he made a great impression on then Paladin Assistant Head Coach, Carroll McCray.

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2012 NGU Ray NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E U N I V EKenneth RSIT Y Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line (Southern Mississippi 1995 )

Kenneth Ray

While at A&T, Ray’s scheme enabled Michael Ferguson to become the Aggie’s first 1,000 yard rusher in over a decade. After a four-year tenure at A&T, Ray served as the Offensive Line coach at Alabama State where he had two offensive linemen participate in the inaugural HBCU Senior Bowl. Ray’s coaching career began at Samford University where he served as the Bulldogs tight ends coach, and his career his path interceded with current NGU Head Coach Carroll McCray. McCray served as one of Ray’s mentors during his formidable years in coaching. Coach Ray was a three-year starter at center for Southern Mississippi and a teammate of future NFL Hall of Famer, Brett Favre. Ray graduated from USM in 1995 with a degree in Business Administration. Kenneth Ray begins his first year at North Greenville as the program’s Offensive Coordinator. Additionally, he will lead the offensive line for the Crusader program. A coaching veteran of fifteen years, Ray has served as an offensive line or tight ends coach at schools stretching from Birmingham, Alabama to the prairies of Iowa. The one constant has been offensive success. Prior to his appointment to the NGU staff, Ray served as the tight ends and tackles coach at NCAA Division I Tennessee State. Before his arrival at TSU, the Tigers had no Ohio Valley Conference wins in 2010. In Ray’s one season on the sidelines in Nashville, Tennessee State improved their conference record to 4-4. The Tigers also finished in the top 35 in the NCAA’s Football Championship Series in all four major offensive categories.

The son of a high school coach, Ray is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He is married to the former Kashanda Smith of Mobile, Alabama. The couple has two sons, Keenan (9) and Kendall (3) Coach McCray on Kenneth Ray ... “Kenny and I have a long-standing relationship that dates back to our time together at Samford. He is an outstanding football coach, but more importantly, a great ambassador for our school and our football program. His prior experience as a coordinator and an offensive line coach will be very beneficial to our young men.”

Besides Tennessee State, Ray has served at multiple other NCAA Division I FCS member institutions including Howard, Alabama State, North Carolina A&T, and Samford, where he worked alongside North Greenville Head Coach Carroll McCray. His resume also includes a stop at Division I FBS, Louisiana-Monroe, where he served as the tight ends and tackles coach from 1999-2003. Ray’s first post as an Offensive Coordinator took place at NAIA Graceland University in Iowa. During his time at Graceland, the team recorded two winning seasons, captured a conference championship, and played in the NAIA National Playoffs for the first time in school history. Ray’s success at Graceland parlayed him to Greensboro, NC where he served as the Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line Coach at MEAC member North Carolina A&T.

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NGU H Football Bernardi N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N IAndre’ VER SITY Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (North Greenville University 2010)

Andre’ Bernardi As the S&C coordinator at NGU, Bernardi palns to bring the same type of mental toughness and tenasity that he played with on the field, to the weightroom.

“I am extremely excited and blessed to be the first strength and conditioning coach at North Greenville,” remarked Bernardi. “ I am really looking forward to working with the teams and to the best of my ability, I will help them get bigger, stronger and faster, while helping them succeed on the field and court.” Bernardi is currently a USA-Weightlifting (USAW) certified trainer. He is also persuing his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Andre Bernardi enters his first year as the North Greenville University strength and conditioning coordinator following a stint as a graduate assisstant with the football team, as well as athletics operations. He is the first S&C coordnator at NGU. Bernardi is already a well known name at NGU as he was previously a standout on the football field. As a Defensive End and Outside Linebacker in multiple schemes during his tenure at NGU despite playing for two different coaching staffs. Bernardi racked up 54 total tackles during his senior campaign. He was also credited with 20.5 tackles for a loss and 13.5 sacks, while forcing three fumbles. For his career, Bernardi tied the Division II alltime sack record for a career with 42 and broke the all-time tackles for a loss record with 78.5. As a player, he also earned the “Crusader Award” which is given to the player who exemplifies work ethic, tenacity, and leadership.

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2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E UStrength N I V&EConditioning RSITY Headed by Andreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bernardi and assistant Carl Dukes, the North Greenville Strength and Conditioning program aims to ensure that NGU student athletes are in prestine physical and mental conditioning.

Strength & Conditioning

The North Greenville Athletics weightroom resides upstairs, in the Hendrix Field House in the south endzone of Younts Stadium. The weightroom is fitted with several all-purpose squat racks, power clean platforms, a full set of dumbbells and other weight lifting equipment. The goal of the program is to train athletes to get bigger, faster, and stronger, while also teaching mental toughness and discipline. Bernardiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program aims to ensure that all North Greenville University athletes are in exceptional phyisical condition, optimizing their performance, on the court, or field.

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NGUH Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E Grad/StudentAssisstants UNIVERSITY

Graduate

Assistants

Vince Reese Bridgewater College 2010 Running Backs

Trey McCray Furman University 2011 Outside Linebackers

Brock Snyder Coastal Car. University 2012 Video Coordinator

Student

Assistants

Bennett Houston Sport Management NGU Class of 2015

DeShon Baylock Interdisciplinary Studies NGU Class of 2013

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Thomas Phillips Sport Management NGU Class of 2013

N2012 O NGU RT Football H G R E E N V I L L E U N I VTable E RofSContents ITY

NORTH GREENVILLE FOOTBALL MEET THE CRUSADERS

NGU H Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N I VPlayer E RProfiles SITY

1 Isaiah Johnson Sr. Defensive Back

6 Taylor Anderson So. Defensive Back

11 Aaron Seigler Sr. Quarterback

16 Joey Carter So. Quarterback

Brandon Aldridge Jr. Defensive Back

7 Kamrie Connell Sr. Tight End

12 Thomas Weeks Fr. Wide Receiver

17 Paul Scott Jr. Defensive Back

Cejay Thomas So. Defensive Back

Kyle Edwards Fr. Defensive Back

Nolan Grage Sr. Linebacker

Tyrell Hillary Fr. Quarterback

5 Jonathon Sharpe Sr. Linebacker

10 Freddie Martino Jr. Wide Receiver

Justin Gravely So. Kicker

Nelson Hughes Fr. Quarterback

Davis Wilson Fr. Linebacker

Darren Foster Sr. Defensive Back

DeVontez Rouse Fr. Defensive Back

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20 Zamadre Wingfield Fr. Defensive Back

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21 Matthew Harris Fr. Wide Receiver

26 Darius Paulk Fr. Runningback

Harold Small Sr. Wide Receiver

Braelen Meredith Jr. Linebacker

Adam House Fr. Defensive Back

Tony Stepney So. Linebacker

AJ Jones Sr. Linebacker

Andre Hennie So. Defensive Back

Darius Custard Fr. Running Back

33 Trey Walker Sr. Running Back

Reubyn Walker Fr. Linebacker

Kyle Curcio Fr. Linebacker

24 Rashad Simmons So.Linebacker

29 Classe Thompson Fr. Runningback

25 Ashton Heard Fr. Running Back

30 Nick Rodgers So. Linebacker

Kj McDonald Fr. Defensive Back

Jacob Buckley Jr. Punter

Marco Pryor Jr. Linebacker

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Michael Klein Jr. Defensive Line

NGU H Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N I VPlayer E RProfiles SITY

Aerial Byrd Fr. Defensive Back

Stefan Bynoe Sr. Defensive Line

Josh Dawkins Fr. Linebacker

Lawrence Chastang Sr. Tight End

53 Zach Epting Jr. Defensive Line

58 John Higgins Fr. Linebacker

Blake Bensch Fr. Tight End

Matthew Rochester Fr. Offensive Line

46 Nick Lilly Jr. Fullback

51 Eric Mitchell So. Defensive Line

47 Leo Dendy So. Linebacker

52 Jack Dalton Jr. Long Snapper

Brandon Smalls Fr. Offensive Line

Marshall Paul Sr. Defensive Line

Jacob Morris Jr. Offensive Line

Jalen Hammet Fr. Linebacker

Ronald Bradley Fr. Defensive Line

Ryan Thurn Jr. Offensive Line

61 Jacob Carr Fr. Long Snapper

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62 Harold Robinson So. Offensive Line

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Griffin Marsh So. Offensive Line

Brett Gillespie Fr. Offensive Line

Micah Sears Jr. Offensive Line

Armani Delaney So. Offensive Line

Andre Warner Fr. Offensive Line

Caleb Adkins Fr. Defensive Line

Darrian Henderson Fr. Wide Receiver

Chancellor Hudson Sr. Offensive Line

Jeffrey Borst Fr. Offensive Line

Will Beacham Jr. Offensive Line

Trevias Carter Fr. Offensive Line

JR Ryans Fr. Offensive Line

LeeShawn Cromedy Parks Wallington Fr. Defensive Line Fr. Offensive Line

Kwashaun Ward Fr. Wide Receiver

Dylan Remai Fr. Linebacker

84 Daniel Adderley Sr. Wide Receiver

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Sterling Ward Sr. Offensive Line

80 Brock Frisbee Jr. Tight End

85 Taylor Malphrus Sr. Wide Receiver

NGUH Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N I VPlayer E RProfiles SITY

Dylan Yaden Fr. Fullback

Troy Jones Sr. Wide Receiver

Sean Wright Sr. Wide Receiver

Jonathan White Jr. Defensive Line

Tyran Veal Jr. Fullback

Ed Jones Sr. Defensive Line

Tyrece Crawford Fr. Wide Receiver

Kreig Lowe Fr. Defensive Line

Ben Farist Sr. Defensive Line

Brendon Miller Fr. Defensive Line

Brett Hawkins Fr. Tight End

Antonio Barron Fr. Defensive Line

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Joseph DeStefano Fr. Defensive Line

99 Parker Langford So. Kicker

2012 NGU Numerical NO RT HFootball GREENVILLE UNIV E R S Roster ITY NO. NAME 1 Isaiah Johnson 2 Brandon Aldridge 3 Cejay Thomas 4 Kyle Edwards 5 Jonathon Sharpe 6 Taylor Anderson 7 Kamrie Connell 8 Nolan Grage 9 Tyrell Hillary 10 Freddie Martino 11 Aaron Seigler 12 Thomas Weeks 13 Justin Gravely 14 Nelson Hughes 15 Davis Wilson 16 Joseph Carter 17 Paul Scott 18 Darren Foster 19 DeVontez Rouse 20 Zamardre Wingfield 21 Matthew Harris 22 Harold Small 23 Andre Hennie 24 Rashad Simmons 25 Ashton Heard 26 Darius Paulk 27 Braelen Meredith 28 Darius Custard 29 Classe Thompson 31 Adam House 30 Nick Rodgers 32 Tony Stepney 33 Trey Walker 34 KJ McDonald

NO. NAME 35 Jacob Buckley 36 AJ Jones 38 Reubyn Walker 39 Kyle Curcio 40 Marco Pryor 42 Michael Klein 43 Aerial Byrd 44 Stefan Bynoe 45 Josh Dawkins 46 Nick Lilly 47 Leo Dendy 48 Lawrence Chastang 49 Blake Bensch 50 Matthew Rochester 51 Eric Mitchell 52 Jack Dalton 53 Zach Epting 54 Brandon Smalls 55 Marshall Paul 56 Jacob Morris 57 Jalen Hammett 58 John Higgins 59 Ronald Bradley 60 Ryan Thurn 61 Jacob Carr 62 Harold Robinson 63 Griffin Marsh 64 Brett Gillespie 66 Chancellor Hudson 67 Will Beacham 68 Trevias Carter 69 Micah Sears 70 Armani Delaney 71 Jeffrey Borst

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NO. NAME 72 JR Ryans 74 Sterling Ward 75 Andre Warner 76 Caleb Atkins 77 LeeShawn Cromedy 78 Parks Wellington 80 Brock Firsbee 81 Darrian Henderson 82 Kwashaun Ward 83 Dylan Remai 84 Daniel Adderley 85 Taylor Malphrus 86 Dylan Yaden 87 Troy Jones 88 Sean Wright 89 Tyrece Crawford 90 Ed Jones 91 Jonathan White 92 Tyran Veal 93 Kreig Lowe 94 Ben Farist 95 Joseph DeStefano 96 Brendon Miller 97 Brett Hawkins 98 Antonio Barron 99 Parker Langford

NGU H Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U NAlphabetical I V E R SRoster ITY Name

No. Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School

Daniel Adderley 84 Caleb Adkins 76 Brandon Aldridge 02 Taylor Anderson 06 Antonio Barron 98 Will Beacham 67 Blake Bensch 49 Jeffrey Borst 71 Ronald Bradley 59 Larry Brown Jacob Buckley 35 Stefan Bynoe 41 Aerial Byrd 43 Jacob Carr 61 Joey Carter 16 Trevias Carter 68 Lawrence Chastang 48 Kamrie Connell 07 Tyrece Crawford 89 LeeShawn Cromedy 77 Kyle Curcio 39 Darius Custard 28 Jack Dalton 52 Josh Dawkins 45 Armani Delaney 70 Leo Dendy 47 Joseph DeStefano 95 Kyle Edwards 04 Jared Ensley Zach Epting 53 Ben Farist 94 Darren Foster 18 Brock Frisbee 80 Brett Gillespie 64 Nolan Grage 08 Justin Gravely 13 Jalen Hammett 57 Matthew Harris 21 Brett Hawkins 97 Ashton Heard 25 Darrian Henderson 81 Andre Hennie 23 John Higgins 58 Tyrell Hillary 09 Mason Hodge Daniel Holden Adam House 31 Chancellor Hudson 66 Nelson Hughes 14 Isaiah Johnson AJ Jones 36 Ed Jones 90 Troy Jones 87 Michael Klein 42

WR DL DB DB DL OL TE OL DL RB P DL DB LS QB OL TE TE WR DL LB RB LS LB OL LB DL DB LB DL DL DB TE OL LB K LB WR TE RB WR DB LB QB LB DL DB OL QB DB LB DL WR DL

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

230 230 195 205 250 275 225 295 275 175 200 240 165 195 200 235 255 220 170 255 200 205 215 190 255 210 320 170 225 270 260 195 230 285 215 160 225 165 205 180 190 185 230 150 190 225 180 310 180 210 230 240 180 235

Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Nassau, Bahamas/Univ. of Tennessee Woodruff, SC/Woodruff HS Lawrenceville, GA/Berkmar HS Boiling Springs, SC/Boiling Springs HS Landrum, SC/Landrum HS Travelers Rest, SC/Travelers Rest HS Greenville, SC/Southside Christian School Franklin Lakes, NJ/Ramapo, HS Fairfax, SC/Allendale-Fairfax HS Andrews, SC/Andrews HS Spartanburg, SC/Dorman HS Fayetteville, GA/Whitewater HS Duncan, SC/Byrnes HS Cumming, GA/Pinecrest Academy Columbia, SC/Ben Lippen HS Columbia, SC/Ridgeview HS Oakland, FL/West Orange HS Orangeburg, SC/Edisto HS Kings Mountain, NC/Kings Mountain HS Georgetown, SC/Georgetown HS Pomaria, SC/Mid-Carolina HS Lugoff, SC/Lugoff Elgin HS Valdosta, GA/Lowndes HS Orlando, FL/University HS Rock Hill, SC/Rock Hill HS Greenville, SC/Berea HS Greenville, SC/Southside Christian School Blythewood, SC/Blythewood HS Greer, SC/Greer HS Clinton, SC/Clinton HS Canton, GA/Sequoyah HS Spartanburg, SC/Spartanburg HS Brevard, NC/Western Carolina University Marietta, GA/Kell HS Alpharetta, GA/Chattahoochee HS Pickens, SC/Pickens HS Columbia, SC/Blythewood HS Spanish Fort, AL/Spanish Fort HS Seneca, SC/Seneca HS Abbeville, SC/Abbeville HS Heath Springs, SC/Andrew Jackson HS Columbia, SC/Ben Lippen HS Summerville, SC/Summerville HS North Augusta, SC/North Augusta HS Pickens, SC/Pickens HS Pickens, SC/Pickens HS Anderson, SC/Wren HS Savannah, GA/Savannah HS Roebuck, SC/Dorman HS Fort Lawn, SC/Lewisville HS Greenwood, SC/Emerald HS Fernandina Beach, FL/Tallahassee Comm. College Effingham, SC/South Florence HS Mt. Pleasant, SC/Wando HS

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NGU N O2012 RT H Football G R E E N V I L L E U N IAlphabetical V E R S IRoster TY Name

No. Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.

Parker Langford Nick Lilly Kreig Lowe Taylor Malphrus Griffin Marsh Freddie Martino Alex McCleod KJ McDonald Braelen Meredith Brendon Miller Eric Mitchell Jacob Morris Josh Mulvaney Marshall Paul Darius Paulk Marco Pryor Dylan Remai Harold Robinson Matthew Rochester Nick Rodgers DeVontez Rouse JR Ryans Paul Scott Micah Sears Aaron Seigler Jonathon Sharpe Rashad Simmons Harold Small Brandon Smalls Tony Stepney Cejay Thomas Classe Thompson Ryan Thurn Blake Todd Grant Todd Tyran Veal Reubyn Walker Trey Walker Parks Wallington Kwashaun Ward Sterling Ward Andre Warner Thomas Weeks Jonathan White Davis Wilson Zamardre Wingfield Sean Wright Dylan Yaden

99 K 46 FB 93 DL 85 WR 63 OL 10 WR LB 34 DB 27 LB 96 DL 51 DL 56 OL WR 55 DL 26 RB 40 LB 83 LB 62 OL 50 OL 30 LB 19 DB 72 OL 17 DB 69 OL 11 QB 05 LB 24 LB 22 WR 54 OL 32 LB 03 DB 29 RB 69 OL P DB 62 FB 38 LB 33 RB 78 OL 82 WR 74 OL 75 OL 12 WR 91 DL 15 LB 20 DB 88 WR 86 FB

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

180 255 260 195 285 195 220 170 235 250 235 270 175 310 190 215 190 295 290 215 150 280 185 290 195 235 180 180 285 225 175 155 280 180 185 230 185 165 280 165 315 240 170 240 190 180 210 220

So. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr.

Hometown/Previous School

Spartanburg, SC/Dorman HS Aynor, SC/Aynor HS Piedmont, SC/Wren HS Ridgeland, SC/Thomas Heyward Academy Clover, SC/Clover HS North, SC/North HS Rock Hill, SC/South Pointe HS Columbia, SC/Dutch Fork HS Woodruff, SC/Woodruff HS Boiling Springs, SC/Boiling Springs HS Lawrenceville, GA/Peachtree Ridge HS Spartanburg, SC/Dorman HS Charleston, SC/Palmetto Christian Academy Gainesville, GA/Chestatee HS Columbia, SC/Richland Northeast HS Gaston, SC/Swansea HS Easley, SC/Wren HS Pendleton, SC/Pendleton HS Greer, SC/Greer HS Roebuck, SC/Dorman HS North Augusta, SC/North Augusta HS Williston, SC/Williston Elko HS Lyman, SC/Byrnes HS Harrisburg, SC/Hickory Ridge HS Jacksonville, FL/Wofford College Conway, SC/Wofford College Piedmont, SC/Greenville HS Brunswick, GA/Campbellsville University Columbia, SC/Keenan HS Edgefield, SC/Strom Thurmond HS Duncan, SC/Gardner Webb University Saint Stephens, SC/Timberland HS Piedmont, SC/Wren HS San Diego, CA/Southwestern JC San Diego, CA/Christian HS Columbia, SC/Keenan HS Rock Hill, SC/Northwestern HS Graniteville, SC/Midland Valley HS Spartanburg, SC/Dorman HS Columbia, SC/Lower Richland HS Anderson, SC/Westside HS Charleston, SC/West Ashley HS Cowpens, SC/Pikesville College Cheraw, SC/Cheraw HS Griffin, GA/Spalding HS Columbia, SC/Blythewood HS Simpsonville, SC/Mauldin HS Irmo, SC/Irmo HS

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NORTH GREENVILLE FOOTBALL 2012 A LOOK AHEAD

2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E U N2012 I VSeason E R SOutlook ITY NEW FACES

HIGH EXPECTATIONS A [A LOOK AT THE 2012 NORTH GREENVILLE CRUSADERS]

fter a myriad of changes during the offseason, the North Greenville football program looks to build on their recent success. The Crusaders have compiled a 20-6 record over the past two seasons; including an 11-3 record and the school’s first ever trip to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2011. “Our recent success translates into the offseason as much as it does during the season,” said first year head coach Carroll McCray. “We are trying to build on the success we have had and be better than we used to be. The guys know what it takes to win and how to work hard to prepare for the season.”

Fellow freshmen Trey Walker and Classe Thompson will battle for carries throughout the season. Junior Nick Lilly will transition from tight end to fullback in the new offense in order to provide size and an inside runner for the North Greenville rushing attack.

OFFENSE Quarterbacks: With the graduation of former Crusader Willy Korn, the offense is left looking for a new face under center. The position battle this offseason centers around freshman Nelson Hughes and sophomore Joey Carter, neither of which has seen substantial time on the field. However, both Hughes and Carter do possess strong arms and project more as pocket passers rather than the usual mobile quarterbacks Crusader fans are used to. The most experienced quarterback on the roster is senior Aaron Siegler who will be recovering from a shoulder injury suffered late last season. Running Backs: Normally the running back position is where the Crusader offense shines and displays its strength. However, with just one running back returning from the 2011 season, a host of new faces will see time in the backfield. Freshman Darius Custard will finally see the field after a redshirt season on the sideline, while incoming freshmen Ashton Heard and Darius Paulk are expected to contribute right away.

Freddie Martino Junior Wide Receiver

“We are trying to build on the success we have had and be better than we used to be. The guys know what it takes to win and how to work hard to prepare for the season.”

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NGUH Football Season N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U 2012 NIV E ROutlook SITY Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: The Crusaders return eight receivers from last season including starters Freddie Martino and Sean Wright. Martino, a junior, led the Crusaders with 66 receptions for 1, 007 yards and seven touchdowns, while the senior Wright hauled in a team-high 11 touchdowns among his 37 receptions for 612 yards. Slot receiver Harold Small returns for his senior season after catching 25 passes for 346 yards and five touchdowns. Fellow seniors Daniel Adderley, Taylor Malphrus and Troy Jones provide depth, while senior tight end Lawrence returns after starting 13 games in 2011. Senior Kamrie Connell makes the switch from receiver to tight end in order to provide more depth at the position and freshman receiver Thomas Weeks is also expected to have an immediate impact.

Offensive Line: North Greenville’s offense will find its leadership and strength among the offensive line as five upperclassmen return for McCray and his staff. Chancellor Hudson, a three-year starter, is back for his senior season to protect the quarterback’s blind side. Junior center Jake Morris is also back to solidify the middle of the line, while senior Sterling Ward and juniors Ryan Thurn and Will Beacham provide depth and experience along the front line. Matt Rochester, who returns after a redshirt season on the sideline, has shown plenty of promise in the spring and summer and is projected to battle for a starting spot. McCray on the offense: “We are going to have a young guy taking snaps for us under center so we want to surround him with guys who have talent and can teach him the ropes and the season progresses. We have solid linemen returning and almost all of our receiving corps as well. We will look to guys like Hudson and Morris to lead this offense. We also have skilled playmakers like Martino, Small, Malphrus and Jones, while Wright and Chastang give us options in the red zone.”

DEFENSE Defensive Line: The strength of the Crusader defense lies within the defensive line as all three starters possess a great deal of experience. Junior Zach Epting shifts from defensive end to nose tackle in the 3-4 defensive scheme after recording 45 tackles in 2011. Senior Stefan Bynoe and junior Michael Klein will start on opposite ends of the line. Linebackers: The second line of defense for North Greenville boasts the team’s most fearless defender in senior Jonathon Sharpe. In 2011, Sharpe ranked second on the team with 79 tackles, including a team-high 11.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Junior Braelen Meredith will return for his second season as a starter, while senior AJ Jones will look to become a full-time starter in the middle of the defense. Joining Jones in the middle will be sophomore Nick Rogers who will get his first glance at significant playing time after playing sparingly last season, while senior Nolan Grage will provide depth, experience and athleticism from the outside. Secondary: Among the positions that took the greatest loss in experience is the Crusader secondary, which returns just one starter from a unit that allowed 187.3 passing yards per game a year ago. That lone returning starter is senior cornerback Isaiah Johnson, who recorded 44 tackles, 22 pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior. Slated to start opposite Johnson is sophomore Cejay Thomas who saw significant time as a special teams player last season. Both safety spots will see position battles throughout the summer and into the fall. At the strong safety position, junior Brandon Aldridge will have to hold off talented sophomore Taylor Anderson for the starting job.

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2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E U N2012 I VSeason E R SOutlook ITY Last season Aldridge played in seven games totaling only six tackles and two pass breakups, while Anderson saw action in nine games, recording 16 tackles, two pass breakups and one interception. Two upperclassmen will vie for the starting free safety position as senior Darren Foster and junior Paul Scott continue to show improvement. The two have each spent their time as Crusaders as quality backups and special teams contributors .

Braelen Meredith Junior Linebacker

“I have high expectations for this team and I expect our team to prepare for every game we play.”

McCray on the defense: “Last year’s team played a lot of guys on defense so we will have some playing experience in a lot of positions. Defensively, our strength is in our front seven where we have guys who have played a lot of snaps. We lost a lot in the secondary but we have quality guys to fill those spots. On defense we want to play with a high energy level all game, every game.”

SPECIAL TEAMS One area of stability for the Crusaders will be special teams, as the team’s punter, punt returner and two kickers return. Junior punter Jacob Buckley returns after a 2011 season in which he totaled 51 punts, including 19 in the 20-yard line, for an average of 34.2 yards per punt. Johnson also returns as one of the most dangerous return men in the country. The senior has 46 career punt returns for an average of 18 yards per return and six career touchdowns, just one away from tying the NCAA record for punt return touchdowns in a career. Sophomore kickers Justin Gravely and Parker Langford are also back after successful freshmen campaigns. Last season, Gravely was 11-for-16 on field goal attempts and 66-for-71 on extra points. Langford handled the majority of the kickoff duties as he totaled 64 kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average of 58.5 yards per kick off. “I have high expectations for this team and I expect our team to prepare for every game we play,” said McCray. “I see a lot of good players returning to provide leadership in every area. Coming off a season like we had in 2011 expectations have to be high in order to win and continue to improve.” If the past is any sign of the future, the 2012 football season with be one for Crusader fans to cherish.

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NGU H Football Information N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E2012UOpponent NIVE RSITY Albany State Golden Rams

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Sept. 1st-Albany, GA

Sept. 6th-Cookeville, Tenn.

Name of School............Albany State University City...........................................Albany, Georgia Founded......................................................1903 Enrollment..................................................4667 Nickname......................................Golden Rams School Colors.................................Blue & Gold Stadium......Albany State University Colleseum Capacity...................................................10,000 Surface..........................................Natural Grass Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference................................................SIAC President.......................Dr. Everette J. Freeman Athletic Director.........Dr. Richard H. Williams Athletic Dept. Phone...................229-430-4754 Website.......................www.asugoldenrams.edu

Name of School.........Tennesse Tech University City.................................Cookeville, Tennessee Founded......................................................1915 Enrollment...............................................11,385 Nickname....................................Golden Eagles School Colors..............................Purple & Gold Stadium.....................................Tucker Stadium Capacity...................................................16,500 Surface.........................................Artificial Turf Affiliation...........Football Championship Series Conference...................Ohio Valley Conference President..............................Dr. Phillip Oldham Athletic Director...........................Mark Wilson Athletic Dept. Phone...................931-372-3930 Website...........................................www.ttu.edu

SID........................................ Edythe Y. Bradley SID Office Phone.........................229-430-4673 SID Fax.............................. 229-430-1774/3020 SID Cell Phone............................229-894-9036 E-mail..................edythe.bradley@asurams.edu Website......................www.asugoldenrams.com Press Box Phone......................... 229-430-3674

Overall Record Last Seson..........................8-4 Final Ranking Last Season........................N/A Post Season Playoffs.................13 Appearances Offense Starters Returning/Lost.................8/3 Basic Offense........................................Multiple Defense Starters Returning Lost.................6/5 Basic Defense.................................................3-4

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Opponent North Greenville Wingate Elizabeth City St. Miles Kentucky State Lane Morehouse Clark Atlanta Benedict Fort Valley State

Sept. 15th-Greenville, Tenn

Name of School.....................Tusculum College City..................................Greenville, Tennessee Founded......................................................1794 Enrollment.................................................2,555 Nickname..............................................Pioneers School Colors...........................Orange & Black Stadium.........................................Pioneer Field Capacity.....................................................3,500 Surface..........................................Natural Grass Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President...........................Dr. Nancy B. Moody Athletic Director......................Frankie DeBusk Website................................www.tusculum.edu

SID................................................ Rob Schabert SID Office Phone.........................931-372-3088 SID Fax........................................931-372-3114 SID Cell Phone............................931-267-1065 E-mail........................... RSchabert@tntech.edu Website................................www.ttusports.com Press Box Phone......................... 931-372-6030

SID (Football Contact)..............Dom Donnelly SID Office Phone.........................423-636-7326 SID Cell Phone............................423-341-0091 E-mail........................ddonnelly@tusculum.edu Website..................www.tusculumpioneers.com Press Box Phone..........................423-636-7344

First Year of Football.................................1922 All-Time Record Post Season Playoffs

First Year of Football All-Time Record Post Season Playoffs

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3

Tusculum Pioneers

Time 7pm 1:30pm 6pm 7pm TBA 5pm TBA 2pm 2pm 2pm

First Year of Football.................................1903 All-Time Record..............................178-272-23 Post Season Playoffs....................................NA

Overall Record Last Season........................7/4 Final Ranking Last Season........................N/A Post Season Playoffs...................................N/A Starters Returning/Lost.............................14/7 Basic Offense...........................Multiple-Spread Basic Defense.................................................4-2

Overall Record Last Season........................3-8 Final Ranking Last Season.........................NR Starters Returning/Lost...........................13/16 Basic Offense...........................................Spread Basic Defense.................................................3-4

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 8/30 9/6 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/17

Opponent Hampton North Greenville Uni. Oregon Southeast Mo. State Murray State Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Eastern Illinois Tennessee Martin Austin Peay

Time 7pm 7pm TBA 6pm 6pm 7pm 7pm 1pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1pm

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

2012 North Greenville Football [36]

Opponent Urbana West Georgia North Greenville Catawba Brevard UNC Pembroke Lenoir-Rhyne Newberry Mars Hill Carson-Newman Wingate

Time 12 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

Opponent 2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E 2012 UN I V EInformation RSITY Mars Hill Lions

Lenoir-Rhyne Bears

Newberry Wolves

Sept. 22nd-Tigerville, S.C.

Sept. 29th-Hickory, N.C.

Name of School.....................Mars Hill College City............................Mars Hill, North Carolina Founded......................................................1856 Enrollment.................................................1,100 Nickname..................................................Lions School Colors.................................Blue & Gold Stadium..........Ammons Family Athletic Center Capacity.....................................................5,000 Surface.........................................Artificial Turf Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President................................Dr. Dan Lunsford Athletic Director.........................David Riggins Athletic Dept. Phone...................828-689-1215 Website........................................www.mhc.edu

Name of School..........Lenoir-Rhyne University City...............................Hickory, North Carolina Founded......................................................1891 Enrollment.................................................1,800 Nickname..................................................Bears School Colors.........................Cardinal & Black Stadium.....................................Moretz Stadium Capacity.....................................................8,500 Surface....................................................Natural Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President............................... Dr. Wayne Powell Athletic Director.....................Neill McGeachy Athletic Dept. Phone.................. 828-328-7116 Website.............................................www.lr.edu

Name of School.....................Newberry College City............................Newberry, South Carolina Founded......................................................1856 Enrollment.................................................1,100 Nickname................................................Wolves School Colors..........................Scarlet and Gray Stadium..........................................Setzler Field Capacity.....................................................4,000 Surface.........................................Artificial Turf Affiliation.............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President.........................Dr. Maurice Scherrens Athletic Director..............Matt Finley (Interim) Faculty Athletic Rep................. Dr. Sid Parrish Athletic Dept. Phone...................803-321-5137 Website................................www.newberry.edu

SID....................................................Rick Baker SID Office Phone........................ 828-689-1535 SID Fax........................................828-689-1440 SID Cell Phone............................828-689-2640 E-mail......................................rbaker@mhc.edu Website...............................www.mhclions.com Press Box Phone..........................828-689-1376

SID.....................................................John Karrs SID Office Phone.........................828-328-7174 SID Fax........................................828-328-7399 SID Cell Phone............................828-261-9973 E-mail..........................................karrsjd@lr.edu Website...................................www.lrbears.com

SID...................................................Josh Manck SID Office Phone.........................803-321-5667 SID Fax........................................803-321-5169 SID Cell Phone............................817-487-5136 E-mail..................... josh.manck@newberry.edu Website....................www.newberrywolves.com Press Box Phone..........................803-947-2107

First Year of Football.................................1963 All-Time Record..............................232-248-10 Post Season Playoffs........................................1

First Year of Football.................................1921 All-Time Record..............................432-406-33 Post Season Playoffs........................................9

First Year of Football.................................1913 All-Time Record..............................386-526-36 Post Season Playoffs........................................4

Overall Record Last Season........................7-3 Final Ranking Last Season........................N/R Offense Starters Returning/Lost.................7/4 Basic Offense.....................................Felx Bone Defense Starters Returning/Lost.................7/4 Basic Defense........................................Multiple

Overall Record Last Season........................4-6 Final Ranking Last Season.........................NR Offense Starters Returning/Lost.................7/4 Basic Offense...........................................Spread Defense Starters Returning/Lost.................8/3 Basic Defense....................................Multiple-8

Overall Record Last Season........................8-3 Final Ranking Last Season...........................19 Offense Starters Returning/Lost.................6/5 Basic Offense.......................................Multiple Defense Starters Returning/Lost.................9/2 Basic Defense.................................................4-3

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 8/30 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/10

Opponent Western Carolina Southeast Missouri Brevard North Greenville Newberry Wingate Catawba Lenoir-Rhyne Tusculum Carson-Newman

Time 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

Opponent Concord Davidson Carson Newman North Greenville Brevard Tusculum Mars Hill Wingate Newberry Catawba

Time 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

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Oct. 6th-Tigerville, S.C.

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

Opponent Elizabeth City St. Shorter Catawba Carson Newman Mars Hill North Greenville Wingate Tusculum UNC Pembroke Lenoir-Rhyne Brevard

Time 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m.

NGUH Football Information N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E2012UOpponent NIVE RSITY Carson Newman Eagles

Brevard Tornados

Catawba Indians

Oct. 13th-Jefferson City, Tenn

Oct. 20th-Tigerville, S.C.

Name of School..........Carson-Newman College City.............................Jefferson City, Tennessee Founded......................................................1851 Enrollment.................................................2,206 Nickname.................................................Eagles School Colors.............................Orange & Blue Stadium................................Burk-Tarr Stadium Capacity.....................................................6,500 Surface.................................................Artificial Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President..... ...................Dr. J. Randall Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Athletic Director.........................Allen Morgan Athletic Dept. Phone...................865-471-3359 Website...........................................www.cn.edu

Name of School........................Brevard College City...............................Brevard, North Carolina Founded......................................................1853 Enrollment....................................................650 Nickname.............................................Tornados School Colors....................Royal Blue & White Stadium..................Brevard Memorial Stadium Capacity.....................................................7,000 Surface..........................................Natural Grass Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President...................................Dr. David Joyce Athletic Director..........................Juan Mascaro Athletic Dept. Phone...................828-884-8276 Website...................................www.brevard.edu

Name of School.......................Catawba College City.............................Salisbury, North Carolina Founded......................................................1851 Enrollment.................................................1,000 Nickname................................................Indians School Colors.....................Navy Blue & White Stadium...................................Shuford Stadium Capacity.....................................................4,500 Surface..........................................Natural Grass Affiliation.............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President.........................................Brien Lewis Athletic Director....................Dennis Davidson Athletic Dept. Phone...................704-637-4474 Website..................................www.catawba.edu

SID..............................................Adam Cavalier SID Office Phone.........................865-471-3513 SID Fax........................................865-471-3514 SID Cell Phone........................... 304-552-4519 E-mail.....................................acavalier@cn.edu Website............................... www.cneagles.com

SID..............................................Mike Adleman SID Office Phone.........................828-884-8288 SID Fax........................................828-884-8274 E-mail...........................adlemamj@brevard.edu Website............................www.bctornados.com

First Year of Football.................................1885 All-Time Record..............................573-314-32 Years In Playoffs.........................12 (11 NAIA)

SID......................................................Jim Lewis SID Office Phone.........................704-637-4720 SID Fax........................................704-637-5705 SID Cell Phone............................704-664-4341 E-mail..............................jdlewis@catawba.edu Website.................www.gocatawbaindians.com Press Box Phone..........................704-645-4547

First Year of Football.................................2006 All-Time Record ......................................19-43 Post Season Playoff Appearances.............N/A

Overall Record Last Season........................5-6 Final Ranking Last Season.........................NR Post Season Playoffs...................................N/A Starters Returning/Lost...........................11/11 Basic Offense..............................................Veer Basic Defense.................................................4-3

Overall Record Last Season........................3-8 Final Ranking Last Season.........................NR Offense Starters Returning/Lost.................9/2 Basic Offense................................Triple Option Defense Starters Returning/Lost.................6/5 Basic Defense.................................................4-3

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 8/30 9/15 9/22 9/27 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

Opponent Glenville State Lenoir-Rhyne Newberry Wingate Catawba North Greenville UNC Pembroke Brevard Tusculum Mars Hill

Time 7:00 1:00 6:30 8:00 1:30 3:00 2:00 1:00 1:30 1:00.

Oct. 27th-Salisbury, N.C.

First Year of Football.................................1907 All-Time Record..............................471-393-26 Post Season Playoff Appearances.................16 Overall Record Last Season........................3-8 Final Ranking Last Season.........................NR Offense Starters Lost/Returning.................7/4 Basic Offense.............................................Pro-I Defense Starters Lost/Returning.................8/3 Basic Defense.................................................4-3

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/10 11/10

Opponent Presbyterian Virginia Union Mars Hill Wingate Tusculum Lenoir-Rhyne Southern Virginia North Greenville Carson Newman Catawba Newberry

Time 1:30pm 6pm 1pm 6pm 2pm 1pm 1pm 2:30pm 1pm 1:30pm 1pm

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

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Opponent West Liberty Livingstone Newberry Tusculum UNC Pembroke Carson-Newman Mars Hill Wingate North Greenville Brevard Lenoir-Rhyne

Time 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

Opponent 2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E 2012 UN I V EInformation RSITY Wingate Bulldogs

Virginia University Lynch.

Name of School...................Wingate University City..............................Wingate, North Carolina Founded......................................................1896 Enrollment.................................................2,529 Nickname.............................................Bulldogs School Colors..........................Blue & Old Gold Stadium...............................Irwin Belk Stadium Capacity.....................................................3,500 Surface..........................................Natural Grass Affiliation..............................NCAA Division II Conference...............South Atlantic Conference President..............................Dr. Jerry E. McGee Athletic Director...........................Steve Poston Athletic Dept. Phone...................704-233-8193 Website................................wwww.wingate.edu

Name of School.Virginia University Lynchburg City/Zip..............................Lynchburg, Virginia Founded......................................................1886 Enrollment....................................................500 Nickname...........................................Draggons School Colors....................Cadet Blue & White Stadium.......................Lynchburg City Stadium Capacity...................................................10,000 Surface..........................................Natrual Grass Affiliation..................................................NAIA Conference............................................USCAA President.................................Dr. Ralph Reavis Athletic Director........................Willard Bailey Athletic Dept. Phone...434-528-5276 ext. 1159 Website..........................................www.vul.edu

SID...........................................David Sherwood SID Office Phone.........................704-233-8186 SID Fax........................................704-233-8169 SID Cell Phone............................704-507-0056 E-mail...........................dsherwod@wingate.edu Website....................www.wingatebulldogs.com Press Box Phone..........................704-507-0056

SID...................................................James Scott SID Office Phone......... 434-528-5276 ext.1161 SID Fax........................ ...............434-528-4257 E-mail.........................................jscott@vul.edu Website..........................www.vulathletics.com

Dragons

Nov. 3rd-Tigerville, S.C.

First Year of Football.................................1986 All-Time Record...................................134/140 Post Season Playoff Appearances...................1

Overall Record Last Season........................5-6 Final Ranking Last Season.........................NR Offense Starters Returning/Lost.................6/5 Basic Offense........................................Multiple Defense Starters Returning/Lost.................6/6 Basic Defense........................................Multiple

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

Opponent St. Augustine Albany State UNC Pembroke Brevard Carson Newman Mars Hill Newberry Catawba Lenior-Rhyne North Greenville Tusculum

Time 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 10th-Tigerville, S.C.

Overall Record Last Season........................4-6 Final Ranking Last Season............Not Ranked Post Season Playoffs...................................N/A

Basic Offense........................................Multiple Basic Defense.................................................4-3 Starters Returning/Lost...........................12/12

2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 11/3 11/10 11/17

Opponent Time Ohio Dominican 1 p.m. College of Faith 1 p.m. North Carolina A&T 1 p.m. UNC Pembroke 1 p.m Southern Virginia 1 p.m. Concordia-Selma 1 p.m. Wesley 1 p.m. Grambling 2 p.m. Anderson-Broaddaus 12 p.m. North Greenville 1 p.m. Edward Waters 1 p.m.

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NORTH GREENVILLE FOOTBALL 2011 A LOOK BACK

2012 NGU NO RT HFootball G R E E N V I L L E U N I 2011 V ESeason R S IRecap TY

A YEAR

2011

IN REVIEW

If you were to flip through the newspapers across South Carolina in 2011, the sports sections would be filled with college football headlines; a familiar sight in South Carolina during the fall. This small Southern state embraces football as it does barbecue and fried chicken. These headlines covered everything from ACC championships to 11 win seasons, bowl wins, and blowouts. But the newspapers seemed to favor Columbia and Pickens, two cities known for division I athletics programs. The newspapers overlooked the history being made in Tigerville, South Carolina. The season started with a bang for the North Greenville football team. The Crusaders traveled east on Interstate 26 a team on a mission, and returned to Tigerville with a win over a traditional Division II power. The victory was convincing, a 46-17 blowout of South Atlantic Conference member Newberry; the programs first ever win over a SAC team. While some would argue it’s cliche’, the Crusaders were sending a message. They were a football team looking for more than status quo, a football team with one goal in mind, WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To do that, the 2011 version of the Crusaders would have to do what no team at North Greenville had ever done, earn a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The task is already arduous, despite having a scheduling alliance with the South Atlantic Conference; the Crusaders have no conference affiliation making it nearly impossible to earn a bid. The Crusaders were riding high entering the second week of the season, a showdown with Football Championship Series member Presbyterian College. The Crusaders looked to build on the success they had against the Blue Hose in 2010 when they walked out of Bailey Memorial Stadium with their first win ever over Presbyterian College. The game was played at a furious pace. Both teams scored 14 points in the first quarter. They battled, but two late touchdowns by the Hose in the fourth quarter put them over the top while dropping the Crusaders to 1-1 on the season. n week three, the Crusaders returned home for a showdown with Tusculum. The Crusaders once again proved superior to their South Atlantic Conference opposition. On the back of Idris Anderson’s three rushing touchdowns, NGU downed the Pioneers 27-7. North Greenville’s defense once again played a huge role in the victory, picking off three Tusculum passes, holding the high-powered TC offense to just one touchdown, which came in the 4th quarter. NGU improved to 2-1 on the season, after the win, and looked to use the win as momentum heading into week four, when a trip to Mars Hill College was in order.

The Lions had historically always meant trouble for North Greenville. In 2009, Mars Hill traveled to Tigerville, and handed the Crusaders a 28-0 defeat in Jamey Chadwell’s first appearance as NGU’s head coach. The following year, the Crusaders traveled to Mars Hill, and quickly found themselves in a 23-7 hole. North Greenville mounted a furious comeback, and tied the game at 30 late in the 4th quarter, but a Mars Hill touchdown with 3:18 left in the game put the Lions over the to. In 2011, NGU looked to avoid the same fate. The Crusaders avoided falling behind, and took control of the lead in the 3rd quarter, but the Lions answered with 13 unanswered points in the 4th quarter. MHC rode the legs of eventual Harlon Hill Trophy winner (The NCAA Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy) to a 38-28 win. Randolph finished with 220 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Idris Anderson and Teryan Rucker led the Crusaders with one touchdown a piece, while the defense stayed true to form picking off two passes, returning one for a touchdown. A term used often in a football locker room is “short memory”, its meaning is simple; forget about what happened last week. That’s exactly the mindset the Crusaders adopted, especially after looking at week five’s game against Lenoir-Rhyne, a team that has also given the Crusaders problems in the past. NGU’s offense once again put together a solid performance, racking up 344 yards of offense, 278 of which was on the ground. But perhaps the biggest story of the game was the performance of NGU’s defense. The NGU armament clamped down on the Bears’ triple option offense, allowing just 100 yards rushing. Lenoir-Rhyne’s offense was stifled by the Crusaders collecting just 273 yard of offense total; a far cry from the 360 yards the Bears would average per game at the end of the season. The defense forced three turnovers en route to a 35-27 win over their foes from Hickory, North Carolina, that win set the tone for the remaining seven regular season games, and a trip to the NCAA playoffs. The win over LenoirRhyne also propelled the Crusaders into the national rankings.

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NGUH Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N2011 I VSeason E R SRecap ITY North Greenville would go on to rattle off seven straight wins to end the season. The Crusaders’ resume’ was impressive boasting wins over perennial Division II powers Carson Newman and Wingate Universities. NGU finished the regular season with a school best 9-2 record while collecting wins over every South Atlantic team but Mars Hill. More impressively, the Crusaders won their final seven games by a total score of 260 to 67. In the final game of the season NGU broke the school’s scoring record with a 63-0 drubbing of Notre Dame College, Ohio.

In the year 2011, the North Greenville Crusaders rewrote the record books. The same team that finished the season 2-9 just two years ago was now on the verge of the first NCAA Division II playoff birth in school history. On a Sunday afternoon in November, the Crusaders tuned into an NCAA online broadcast, where it learned it had indeed done what many said was improbable. NGU was matched up to host Albany State University in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Crusaders saw little resistance from the Golden Rams in their first ever playoff game. NGU exploded for 35 points in the second quarter, to take a 42-7 lead into intermission. The Crusaders would go on to break the school scoring record, (set just a week ago) with a 63-point showing, in which they scored touchdowns on the ground, through the air, an interception return on defense, and two kick returns by Cedric Proctor and Isaiah Johnson. The 63-14 thumping of Albany, propelled NGU into the second round showdown with a familiar foe.

NGU would square off with the Lions of Mars Hill College, for the 4th time in 3 years. It is safe to say that the Crusaders took the round two, playoff game personal. The previous two meetings, including the regular season matchup just over 2 months ago were decided by just 16 points combined; the Crusaders on the short end of both meetings. There would no lack of motivation for the Crusaders as they entered the game as the un-questioned underdogs, the norm for the squad in 2011.

The first half had the makings of a heavyweight bout with both teams landing punches. The Crusaders led for much of the first 30 minutes, but with 3:16 left in the half, the Lions’ Jonas Randolph tied the game at 16, with a four-yard touchdown scamper. The Crusaders had no intention of running the clock out, following the Mars Hill touchdown. Senior quarterback Willy Korn, who had been the architect of so many key drives during the season, led the Crusaders down the field, converting a third down and seven, and a fourth down and seven, on the way to giving NGU a 23-16 lead after hooking up with Sean Wright in the back of the end zone from four-yards out. The third quarter started slow, but ended up being one for Lions fans to forget. After eight minutes of scoreless football, the Crusaders erupted for 28 points in just three minutes of game play, giving the Crusaders a 51-16 lead after a late MHC touchdown. Among the scores in the 3rd for NGU were two rushing touchdowns from Willy Korn, and an interception returned for a touchdown by Jamarius Robinson. The final nail came in the 4th quarter when Nick Rosamonda jumped a pass and took it back 55 yards for the score, giving NGU a 58-32 win over the Lions, the team’s first win over MHC in NGU history. Once again, the win over Mars Hill steered North Greenville to uncharted waters, and once again, this was territory completely unexpected of Jamey Chadwell’s squad. Especially when the Crusaders were pitted against perennial Division II power Delta State, out of Mississippi. The Delta State football program has come on in the last decade, racking up six Gulf South Conference championships (from 1998-2011), three NCAA Regional titles, and one National Championship in 2000. Prior to the game, a quote was posted in a local Mississippi newspaper, exclaiming that many of the coaches and players were unaware of who, or exactly where North Greenville was and is. “NGU WHO” was a popular sentiment. The Crusaders planned on reserving a spot in the memory of all who exclaimed it. Most predicted a blowout, but the Crusaders quickly changed the complexion of the game after holding a powerful Statesman offense to seven points in the first quarter. By the end of the first half, “Fighting Okra” fans were left scratching their heads as the Crusaders took a 17-14 lead into the locker rooms. The Crusaders’ outscored the Statesmen on the strength of two passing touchdowns from Willy Korn to Taylor Malphrus and Sean Wright. Justin Gravely’s field goal as time expired, gave NGU the lead as the team headed in for adjustments.

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NGU N O2012 RT H Football G R E E N V I L L E U N I2011 V ESeason R S Recap ITY The Crusaders entered the game virtually unknown, but as the third quarter began, North Greenville was suddenly a real threat. Delta State did little to improve their stance in the third quarter as the stingy NGU defense held the Statesmen scoreless. The Delta State defense also pitched a third quarter shutout, marking the first time either team had failed to score in a quarter during the 2011 playoffs. The Delta State offense would not remain silent however, as they put together an 11 play, 67-yard drive to take a 21-17 lead. The Statesmen would quickly add another touchdown to take a 28-17 lead, with 7:52 left in the game. The Crusaders inched closer later in the fourth with their third touchdown of the game, but the Statesmen would run out the clock, ending the game, and NGU’s remarkable 2011 season. The 2011 season can easily be referred to as the “year of firsts” as the 2011 squad rewrote the North Greenville record books. On top of the list is the programs first ever trip to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Not only did the Crusaders do what many said would never happen due to the school’s status as an independent, they advanced to the quarter finals and took one of the country’s best programs to the brink.

On top of winning their first ever game against a SAC affiliated school, the Crusaders knocked off every team in the conference, dropping only the regular season matchup to Mars Hill. NGU also broke numerous records including largest margin of victory, consecutive wins in a season, and longest home winning streak. For head coach Jamey Chadwell, the season was one for him to remember. “Last year was my favorite year of coaching, hands down,” remarked Chadwell. “To see a group of young men come together and accomplish what no else thought was possible was great to be involved with.” The 2011 season has officially gone down in the record books as the best season in North Greenville Football history. Heading into 2012, a new era begins at NGU as Coach Carroll McCray takes the helm of the now accomplished NGU squad. The Crusaders will start the season ranked in the top 25, and look to make another run at the NCAA Division II playoffs, but this time, with a name recognized by many.

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NGUH Football N2012 O RT G R E E N V I L L E U N2011 I VGame E R Recaps SITY

North Greenville Newberry College

September 3, 2011, Newberry, S.C., Setzler Field

Lead by senior signal caller Willy Korn, the North Greenville Crusaders opened the 2011 football season with a 46-17 drubbing of South Atlantic Conference member Newberry College in the first game of the newly formed alliance. The win over the Wolves set the tone for what would be a record breaking 2011 season. The Crusaders took an early lead when Nick Rosamonda picked off a Newberry pass and took it 50 yards to pay dirt just 12 seconds into the game. Newberry capped the first quarter scoring with a 36-yard field goal with 11:38 left in the quarter. The 4-point deficit would mark the closest the game would be for the rest of the night.

46 17

Scoring Summary

NGU NC

7 3

14 0

1st Quarter

18 0

7 - 46 14 - 17

NGU-Rosmanda 50 yd. Int. Return (Gravely Kick) (14:48) NC-Kinney 36 yd. Field Goal (11:38)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Small 5yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (:36) NGU-Wright 39yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (:17)

3rd Quarter

NGU-Rucker 38yd TD Run (Gravely Kick) (12:15) NGU-Martino 21yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely kick failed) (9:58) NGU-TEAM Safety (5:53) NGU added 14 points in NGU-Gravely 25yd Field Goal (2:47)

the 3rd quarter to give take a 21-3 lead at halftime. Both scores came within 30 seconds of each other as Willy Korn hooked up with Harold Small for a 5 yd TD toss with 36 seconds left in the 1st half. After a second NGU interception, this time by Jereme Green, the NGU offense capitalized with a 39-touchdown pass from Korn to Sean Wright with 17 seconds left. In the 3rd quarter, the Crusaders received offense support from Freddie Martino who reeled in a 21-yard TD pass, and Teryan Rucker who scampered in from 38 yards for his 1st touchdown of the season. The Crusader defense also got in on the scoring recording a safety. Justin Gravely capped the scoring with a 25 yard field goal, making it 39-3 after 45 minutes of play. Newberry added a 2 scores in the 4th but the damage was too much. Marcus Wilson wrapped up the night with a 2-yard TD run with 1:42 left to nail the door shut. At the end of the game, the Crusaders had tallied 459 yards of total offense (273 Rushing, 186 passing) while NGUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense held Newberry to just 201 total yards while forcing 4 turnovers. NGU improved to 1-0 against SAC teams and recorded its first road win over a South Atlantic team in several years.

North Greenville Presbyterian College

September 10, 2011, Clinton, S.C., Bailey Memorial Stadium

Division I Presbyterian blocked a game tying field goal with 8:34 left in the game and CeeJay Harris picked up the loose ball and carried it 65 yards for the go-ahead touchdown that broke open a tight game as the Blue Hose went on to beat North Greenville 38-21 at Bailey Memorial Stadium. Presbyterian got on the scoreboard quickly as they went 80 yards on seven plays on its opening drive, culminated by a 27-yard touchdown run by Seth Moreland. The Crusaders evened the tally at 7 after Willy Korn connected with Freddie Martino from 22 yards out, capitalizing on a 69-yard kickoff return by Cedric Proctor. Both offenses ponied up 1 more score a piece to even the mark at 14 heading into the 2nd quarter.

Presbyterian took a 21-14 advantage in the 2nd quarter after a 9-yard touchdown NC-Arnold 3yd fumble return (Kinney pass with 2:29 left in the second Kick) (11:35) period. The TD capped a 6-play, NC-Sherman 1yd TD run (Kinney 26-yard drive that lasted 3:05. The Kick) (1:59 Blue Hose added a 35-yard field NGU-Wilson 2yd TD run (Gravely goal in the 3rd period to extend Kick) (1:42) their lead to 24-14. The resilient Crusaders were quick to answer G a m e S t a t i stics however after Willy Korn Capped NGU NC a 42 yard drive with an 8 yard TD First Downs 25 17 run, cutting the lead to 24-21.

4th Quarter

Net. Rush Yards 273 97 Rush Attempts 53 32 Net. Pass Yards 186 109 Comp-Att-Int 12-20-1 14-38-4 Total Offense Yards 459 201 Total Offense Plays 73 70 Fumbles: No-Lost 5-2 2-0 Penalties: No-Lost 11-92 13-127 Punts-Yards 1-44 4-147 Kickoffs-Yards 8-404 5-290 K/O Returns No-Yards 5-70 7-82 INTS: No-Yds-Td 4-59-1 1-0-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 1-3-1 Time of Possession 35:44 24:14 Third Down 6-13 7-17 Fourth Down 2-3 1-4 Sacks: No-Yards 0-0 2-14

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Heading into the 4th quarter, the Crusaders looked poised to tie the score at 24. Justin Gravely lined up to attempt a 39 yard field goal attempt, but the kick was blocked and returned 65-yards by PCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ceejay Harris to give the Hose a 31-21 lead. Presbyterian would cap the scoring with a Lance Byrd touchdown, extending the Blue Hose lead to 38-21, the biggest of the game for either team. The Crusaders fell to 1-1 on the season after the loss to PC but looked forward to returning to Tigerville for their first home game of the 2011 season.

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Scoring Summary

NGU PC

14 14

1st Quarter

0 7

7 3

0 - 21 14 - 38

PC-Moreland 27 yd. td run. (Tommie Kick) (12:24) NGU-Martino 22yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (11:23) NGU-Small 26yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (5:25) PC-Singer 3yd TD run (Tommie Kick) (1:30)

2nd Quarter

PC-Gilkey 9yd TD pass from Overholt (Tommie Kick) (1:30)

3rd Quarter

PC-Tommie 35yd Field Goal (10:06) NGU-Korn 84yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (1:59)

4th Quarter

PC-Harris blocked field goal returned for TD (Tommie Kick) (8:34) PC-Byrd 16yd TD run (Tommie Kick) (6:05)

Game Statistics NGU

First Downs 15 19 Net. Rush Yards 166 232 Rush Attempts 37 48 Net. Pass Yards 159 140 Comp-Att-Int 11-30-2 16-26-0 Total Offense Yards 325 372 Total Offense Plays 67 74 Fumbles: No-Lost 0-0 2-0 Penalties: No-Lost 6-68 4-50 Punts-Yards 7-216 7-232 Kickoffs-Yards 4-239 7-428 K/O Returns No-Yards 5-126 4-76 INTS: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 2-18-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 0-0-1 Time of Possession 26:19 33:41 Third Down 4-15 3-15 Fourth Down 0-2 1-2 Sacks: No-Yards 1-9 4-29

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Tusculum College North Greenville

7 27

September 17, 2011, Tigerville, S.C., Younts Stadium

Idris Anderson scored 3 touchdowns, and the Crusader defense picked off 3 passes and recovered a fumble, en route to a 27-7 win over Tusculum College. NGU defeated its second opponent from the South Atlantic Conference after opening the season with a big win over Newberry College. In a game where both teams compiled 748 yards of total offense, surprisingly it was a defensive struggle throughout much of the first half. North Greenville struck first in the offensively stagnant first half, making the score 7-0 on Idris Anderson’s 14 yard touchdown scamper. Tusculum looked poised to even the score but NGU’s Jonathan Sharpe ended the threat when he intercepted a TC pass on the Crusader 2 yard line, securing NGU a 7-0 lead heading into intermission. The score held true until t3 9-minute mark of the 3rd period when Marcus Wilson scampered in from 2 yards out, extending NGU’s to 14-0. 7 minutes later, Anderson added his second score of the game with a 17-yard rushing touchdown with 2:40 left in the game. Idris Anderson’s 3rd touchdown of the game came in the 4th quarter and gave NGU a 27-0 lead. The Pioneers finally got on the scoreboard in the 4th quarter Bo Cordell hooked up with Xzanvion Smith for a 52 yard touchdown pass. The scoring lacked for the Orange and Black, but the offensive effort wasn’t lacking as the Pioneers racked up 396 yards of total offense, despite having -3 yards rushing. NGU made a living on the ground, pounding out 270 yards rushing on 61 attempts. Idris Anderson led the team with his 3-touchdown night, but Teryan Rucker led the team with 169 yards.

Scoring Summary

TC NGU

0 7

0 0

1st Quarter

0 14

7 - 7 6 - 27

NGU-Anderson 14yd TD run. (Gravely Kick) (6:25)

3rd Quarter

NGU-Wilson 2yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (9:48) NGU-Anderson 17yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (2:40)

North Greenville Mars Hill College

September 24, 2011, Mars Hill, N.C., Meares Stadium

Jonas Randolph rushed for 220 yards and Mars Hill scored 20 unanswered points late in the game to ease past North Greenville 38-28 at the Ammons Family Athletic Center. The Crusaders led 28-18 late in the third quarter after Jamarius Robinson picked off a Jon Richt pass and took it in for a touchdown with 5:05 left in the third quarter but MHC rallied to score 13 points in the 4th to ease past NGU for the second straight season.

Teryan Rucker led NGU with his second consecutive 100-yard game with 112 yards on 4th Quarter 16 carries and a touchdown, and NGU-Anderson 9yd TD run. (Gravely Idris Anderson added 76 and a kicked Failed) (7:47) touchdown. Senior quarterback TC-Smith 52yd TD pass from Cordell Willy Korn went 12-25 for 129 (Cornelius Kick) (6:35) yards. The Lions opened the scoring early in the 1st quarter when Harlon Hill Trophy winner G a m e S t a t i s t ics Jonas Randolph scored from 15 NGU TC yards out. Isaiah Johnson returned First Downs 22 20 a blocked PAT to cut MHC’s lead Net. Rush Yards 270 -3 to 6-2. Rush Attempts Net. Pass Yards Comp-Att-Int Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No-Lost Penalties: No-Lost Punts-Yards Kickoffs-Yards K/O Returns No-Yards INTS: No-Yds-Td Fumbles: No-Yds-Td Time of Possession Third Down Fourth Down Sacks: No-Yards

61 8 77 377 6-14-0 40-62-3 347 399 75 70 0-0 2-1 6-63 6-45 7-232 4-167 5-310 1-34 5-126 4-76 3-61-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 39:55 20:05 4-16 6-15 4-5 1-5 2-17 4-35

28 38

NGU took a quick 8-6 lead after Teryan Rucker scored on a 5-yard rush. The Crusaders looked poised to add to their lead, but Mars Hill’s Michael Robinson gave the Lions a 12-8 lead to end the first period. North Greenville and Mars Hill traded touchdowns and NGU’s Justin Gravely hit a 34-yard field goal to even the score at 18 before intermission. North Greenville outscored the Lions 10-7 in the 3rd quarter on the strength of a Justin Gravely field goal, and an interception returned for a touchdown by Jamarius Robinson. The interception return gave the Crusaders a 28-18 lead before Jon Richt hooked up with Josh Young for a 19-yard touchdown, pulling MHC to within 3 (28-25). Mars Hill regained the lead for good with 10:15 left in the game on Richt’s 3rd touchdown pass of the game. The Lions added another touchdown 2 minutes later to secure the win.

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Scoring Summary

NGU 8 MHC 12

10 6

1st Quarter

10 7

0 - 28 13 - 38

MHC-Randolph 15yd TD run (Pinkerton Kick) (10:21) NGU-Isaiah Johnson PAT return (10:21) NGU-Rucker 5yd TD run (Gravely Kick failed) (4:36) MHC- Robinson 28yd fumble return for TD (Pnkerton Kick Blocked) (:21)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Anderson 16yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (7:01) MHC-Ferguson 10yd TD pass from Rict (2pt Conv. Failed) (1:35) NGU-Justin Gravely 34yd Field Goal (00:00)

3rd Quarter

NGU-Gravely 25yd Field Goal (8:44) NGU-Robinson 25yd Int. returned for TD (Gravely Kick) (5:05) MHC-Young 19yd TD pass from Richt (Pinkerton Kick) (1:11)

4th Quarter

MHC-Holmes 27yd TD pass from Richt (Pinkerton Kick Failed) (10:15) MHC-Randolph 24yd TD run (Pinkerton Kick) (8:53)

Game Statistics NGU

MHC

First Downs 20 24 Net. Rush Yards 230 254 Rush Attempts 46 45 Net. Pass Yards 129 170 Comp-Att-Int 12-25-2 13-27-2 Total Offense Yards 359 424 Total Offense Plays 71 72 Fumbles: No-Lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties: No-Lost 9-99 8-95 Punts-Yards 7-244 5-193 Kickoffs-Yards 5-317 7-317 K/O Returns No-Yards 6-127 4-75 INTS: No-Yds-Td 2-33-1 2-63-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 1-28-1 Time of Possession 32:51 24:04 Third Down 5-15 5-13 Fourth Down 0-1 1-2 Sacks: No-Yards 1-3 4-9

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Lenoir-Rhyne North Greenville

October 1, 2011, Tigerville, S.C., Younts Stadium

27 35

Scoring Summary

North Greenville (3-2) scored three straight touchdowns in the second half after trailing LR 0 21 0 6 - 27 21-14 at halftime to defeat Lenoir NGU 7 7 14 7 - 35 Rhyne (3-2) of the South Atlantic Conference 35-27 at Younts Sta- 1st Quarter dium on a chilly Saturday night. NGU-Wilson 4yd TD run (Gravely The NGU defense held a high-powered Bears offense to 100 yards on the ground and just a 273 total yards overall, while NGU powered out 344 yards 278 on the ground on the way to the teams 3rd win over a South Atlantic Conference team in 2011.

Kick) (8:46)

2nd Quarter

LR-Herron 1yd TD run (Corpe Kick) (14:51) LR-Herron 1yd TD run (Corpe Kick) (8:36) NGU-Rucker 5yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (4:49) North Greenville took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter LR-Stutts 40yd TD pass from Herron (Copre Kick) (2:10) when Marcus Wilson powered

into the end zone from 4 yards out. Lenoir-Rhyne tied the game at 7-7 just 4 seconds into the 2nd quarter when Major Herron scored his first of 2 rushing touchdowns from 1 yard out. The Bears scored twice more in the second quarter on Herron’s second rushing touchdown and a 40-yard strike to Herron from quarterback Nick Stutts.

3rd Quarter

NGU-Rucker 1yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (10:34) NGU-Wright 17yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (5:10)

4th Quarter

NGU-Anderson 8yd TD run (Gravelly Kick) (3:57) NGU evened the mark at LR-Stutts 18yd TD pass from Herron 21, five minutes into the 3rd quar- (Corpe kicked blocked) (1:45)

North Greenville Central State Ohio

49 20

October 8, 2011, Wilberforce, Ohio, McPherson Stadium

Scoring Summary

Willy Korn and Teryan Rucker combined for five touchdowns and the NGU defense NGU 7 28 7 7 - 49 allowed just 244 yards North CSU 0 6 6 8 - 20 Greenville cruised past Central State Ohio 49-20 to improve to 4-2 to wrap up the first half of the 1st Quarter NGU-Martino 9yd TD pass from Korn 2011 football season. After two stalled drives to open the game, Willy Korn and NGU’s high octane offense put the perverbial pedal to the metal. The Crusaders third drive of the day was a 7 play 40 yard march that was capped off when Korn connected with sophomore Freddie Martino to give NGU a 7 point lead.

(Gravely Kick) (5:47)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Rucker 25yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (13:34) NGU-Anderson 4yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (9:31) NGU-Small 33yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (5:16) CSU-Wilson 8yd TD pass from North Greenville padded Brooks (Mahbena Kick) (:53) its lead 2 minutes into the sec- NGU-Martion 15yd TD pass from ond quarter, when Teryan Rucker Korn (Gravely Kick) (:19)

powered in for his first rushing touchdown of the day, capitalizing on an Isaiah Johnson interception. After a stout Crusader defense forced a CSU punt, the NGU offense went to work again. This time the Crusaders capped a 6 play scoring drive with an Idris Anderson rusher from 4 yards out.

NGU would go on to score twice more in the second quarter on two touchdown passes from Willy Korn to Harold Small ter when Teryan Rucker punched and Freddie Martino. The Main a 1 yard rushing touchdown. G a m e S t a t i stics Five minutes later, Willy Korn NGU LR rauder’s also broke their scoring drought in the 2nnd quarter with Hooked up with Sean Wright First Downs 25 15 an 8-yard touchdown pass from from 17 yards out to give NGU Net. Rush Yards 278 100 Jefferey Brooks to Michael Wilthe lead. Justin Gravely connected Rush Attempts 53 44 son. The Central State touchdown with the extra point to make the Net. Pass Yards 66 173 cut NGU’s halftime lead to just score 28-21. The two squads Comp-Att-Int 8-15-2 12-23-1 28. traded late touchdowns in the 4th Total Offense Yards 344 273 quarter. Total Offense Plays The two squads traded 68 67 Fumbles: No-Lost 3-3 1-1 touchdowns in the third quarter. NGU’s Idris Anderson Penalties: No-Lost 0-0 5-55 NGU struck first when Teryan put the game out of reach with 3 Rucker scampered in from 4 Punts-Yards 2-69 5-175 minutes left with an 8 yard dash yards out for his second rushing Kickoffs-Yards 6-277 4-219 to pay dirt. LR punched in a final touchdown of the day. Rucker’s K/O Returns No-Yards 5-95 3-70 touchdown to pull within 8, but second score extended NGU’s INTS: No-Yds-Td 1-28-0 2-2-0 the bears ran out of time as the advantage to 42-6 with 10:03 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 1-74-0 Crusaders improved to 3-2 on the left in the third period. CSU Time of Possession 32:22 27:38 answered back 5 minutes later, as season. Third Down 3-9 4-13 Jeffrey Brooks hooked up for his Fourth Down 3-4 124 second touchdown of the day to Sacks: No-Yards 2-12 1-11 cut NGU’s lead back down to 30 after a second failed extra point attempt. The scored was capped in the fourth quarter when NGU answered a CSU touchdown with a 36 yard touchdown from Kyle Peck with 14:36 left in the game. For the game, the Crusader offense finished with a season high 579 total yards, including 360 through the air.

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3rd Quarter

NGU- Rucker 4yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (10:03) CSU-Muuray-Towns 39yd TD pass from Brooks (Mahbenda Kick Failed) (5:04)

4th Quarter

CSU-Johnson 8yd TD pass from Brooks (2pt Conversion Good) (14:46) NGU-Peck 36yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (14:36)

Game Statistics NGU

CSO

First Downs 31 15 Net. Rush Yards 219 47 Rush Attempts 47 25 Net. Pass Yards 360 197 Comp-Att-Int 22-31-0 25-42-1 Total Offense Yards 579 244 Total Offense Plays 78 67 Fumbles: No-Lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties: No-Lost 14-90 13-100 Punts-Yards 5-176 9-362 Kickoffs-Yards 8-445 4-172 K/O Returns No-Yards 3-62 6-133 INTS: No-Yds-Td 1-0-0 0-0-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 1-15-0 0-0-0 Time of Possession 34:35 25:25 Third Down 5-13 3-15 Fourth Down 1-2 1-3 Sacks: No-Yards 1-5 2-16

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Carson-Newman North Greenville

October 15, 2011, Tigerville, S.C., Younts Stadium

27 34

Scoring Summary

Senior Willy Korn accounted for three touchdowns, two on the ground and one CNC 7 13 0 7 - 27 through the air, as he led North NGU 3 14 7 10 - 34 Greenville past NCAA Division II powerhouse Carson-Newman 1st Quarter 34-27 at Younts Stadium. The CNC-Douglas 63yd TD run (Lopez Crusaders won their third conKick) (14:11) secutive game and now stand at 4-1 against members of the South NGU-Gravely 30yd Field Goal (5:20) Atlantic Conference. The Crusaders came out on top, but the Eagles jumped ahead just 49 seconds into the game when Tyron Douglas busted through the line for a 63-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point gave Carson-Newman a quick 7-0 lead. Justin Gravely, added NGU’s first points with a 30-yard field goal, his first of 2 on the day with 5-minutes left in the first period. The Crusaders grabbed a brief 10-7 lead in the 2nd quarter when Idris Anderson took a swing pass from Willy Korn 16 yards to pay dirt, starting a back and forth 2nd quarter. The Eagles regained the advantage with 6:08 left in the half when Brandon Haywood dashed in from 3 yards out, giving Carson-Newman the 14-10 lead. Carson Newman scored again 4 minutes later, capitalizing on an NGU turnover. The Eagles missed the ensuing extra point, limiting their lead to 10. NGU’s Willy Korn capped the 2nd quarter with a 7 yard run to cut the Eagle lead to 3. After a wild 2nd quarter, the defenses clamped down. Idris Anderson accounted for the only 3rd quarter score with a 41-yard touchdown giving the Crusaders their second lead of the game at 24-20. The touchdown was Anderson’s 1st on the ground and 2nd overall. The Crusaders would go on to outscore the Eagles 10-7 in the 4th quarter on the heels of a Justin Gravely field goal, and Willy Korn’s 2nd rushing touchdown of the day. The win improved the Crusaders to 5-2 on the season, their best start in 4 seasons.

2nd Quarter

NGU-Anderson 16yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (13:25) CNC-Haywood 3yd TD run (Lopez Kick) (6:08) CNC-Douglas 20yd TD pass from Haywood (Lopez Kick) (2:27) NGU-Korn 7yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (:02)

3rd Quarter

NGU-Anderson 41yd TD run (Gravely

North Greenville Brevard College

October 22, 2011, Brevard, N.C., Brevard Memorial Stadium

Sean Wright reeled in three touchdown passes from Willy Korn, and Idris Anderson added 100 yards rushing and a score, as the Crusaders cruised past the Brevard Tornados 36-6 on the road, to improve to 6-2 on the season and 5-1 against South Atlantic Conference teams. The Crusaders racked up 432 yards in total offense, while NGU’s defense limited the Brevard triple option attack to just 275 yards of total offense. The first quarter of the game was a defensive battle. Neither offense was able to score as the defenses clamped down. Brevard threatened fist however entering NGU territory but the drive was squandered by a Jamarius Robinson interception. The Tornado also failed to score later in the first after missing a 40-yard field goal. Both of NGU’s first quarter drives ended in punts.

Kick) (6:06)

The Crusaders wasted little time in the second quarter capitalizing 4th Quarter on their first drive of the period. NGU-Gravely 25yd Field Goal NGU’s 11-play 96-yard march (14:05) was capped off by Sean Wright’s first touchdown reception of the NGU-Korn 10yd TD run (Gravely day from 27-yards out. NGU Kick) (1:34) extended its lead to 13-0 four CNC-Inman 2yd TD run (Lopez Kick) minutes later when Idris Anderson (:07) sprinted to pay dirt from 12 yards out, capitalizing on a 46 yard punt return by Isaiah Johnson. NGU G a m e S t a t i s t ics put punctuation on an explosive NGU CNC second half when Korn and First Downs 21 16 Wright hooked for the second Net. Rush Yards 188 283 time in the half, this time from 20 Rush Attempts 44 48 yards out. The Crusaders carried Net. Pass Yards 180 69 a comfortable 20-0 lead into the locker room. Comp-Att-Int 12-18-1 4-9-1 Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No-Lost Penalties: No-Lost Punts-Yards Kickoffs-Yards K/O Returns No-Yards INTS: No-Yds-Td Fumbles: No-Yds-Td Time of Possession Third Down Fourth Down Sacks: No-Yards

368 62 3-2 6-90 3-108 7-364 4-72 1-0-0 0-0-0 33:31 6-16 1-1 1-7

352 57 3-1 10-75 4-186 3-174 7-68 1-0-0 0-0-0 26:22 5-12 0-1 3-18

36 6

In the third quarter, the North Greenville defense lived up to its M.O. when Jonathan Sharpe sacked the Brevard quarterback squandering an attempt at a 4th down conversion. Sharpe ended the day as NGU’s leading tackler with 8 total takedowns. North Greenville’s offense then embarked on a 15 play, 65-yard drives that, culminated with a third Korn to Wright touchdown toss.

Brevard finally broke through in the 4th quarter when Rodney Donald Plunged from one yard out for the score. The victory was short lived for the Tornados however as the Crusaders blocked the ensuing extra point and returned it 97 yards for 2 points. The Crusaders put a cap on the scoring 4 minutes later when Kyle Peck raced from 26 yards out for the final TD of the game.

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Scoring Summary

NGU BC

0 0

20 0

2nd Quarter

7 0

9 - 36 6 -6

NGU-Wright 27yd TD pass from Korn (Langford Kick Failed) (6:05) NGU-Anderson 12yd TD run (Langford Kick) (2:55) NGU-Wright 20yd TD pass from Korn (Langford Kick) (:46)

3rd Quarter

NGU-Wright 4yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (:30)

4th Quarter

BC-Donald 1yd TD run (Clark Kick Blocked) (12:10) NGU-Green PAT return (12:10) NGU-Peck 26yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (8:16)

Game Statistics NGU

First Downs 23 Net. Rush Yards 218 Rush Attempts 41 Net. Pass Yards 214 Comp-Att-Int 18-22-0 Total Offense Yards 432 Total Offense Plays 63 Fumbles: No-Lost 0-0 Penalties: No-Lost 2-25 Punts-Yards 3-119 Kickoffs-Yards 6-354 K/O Returns No-Yards 2-27 INTS: No-Yds-Td 1-3-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 Time of Possession 33:20 Third Down 8-11 Fourth Down 0-0 Sacks: No-Yards 3-18

BC 16 239 46 36 2-10-1 275 56 0-0 3-15 4-204 2-111 4-83 0-0-0 0-0-0 26:40 5-12 0-1 1-7

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Catawba College North Greenville

October 29, 2011, Tigerville, S.C., Younts Stadium

Freshman kicker Justin Gravely booted three field goals and sophomore running back Idris Anderson scored two touchdowns to lead North Greenville to its fifth straight win and a 25-7 decision over the Catawba Indians on NGU’s annual homecoming day. The NGU defense did its part to secure a 7th win by limiting the Indians to just 216 yards of total offense, while the North Greenville offense racked up 328 yards, 227 of which were on the ground. Idris Anderson gave NGU an early 6-point lead when he lunged into the end zone from a yard out for his first touchdown of the game. Justin Gravely added the extra point to give the Crusaders a 7-0 lead with 5:40 left in the first quarter. Anderson’s score came on the heels of a 63-yard punt return by Isaiah Johnson. Catawba came close to denting the scoreboard in the first, but a 25-yard field goal attempt by Thomas Trexler sailed wide, ending the scoring threat and a long Indian drive. The next points of the game didn’t come until 3:09 in the 2nd quarter in the form of a Justin Gravely field goal from 35 yards out. Gravely’s field goal concluded what was very much a defensive struggle in the first half

Greenville 10 North Wingate University

7 25

Scoring Summary

CAT NGU

0 7

1st Quarter

0 3

0 2

7 - 7 13 - 27

NGU-Anderson 1yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (5:40)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Gravely 35yd Field Goal ((3:09

3rd Quarter

NGU-Team Safety (9:54)

4th Quarter

NGU-Gravely 29yd Field Goal (13:59 NGU-Anderson 3yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (10:33) NGU-Gravely 25yd Field Goal (5:32) CAT-Morrison 5yd TD run (Trexler Kick) (3:41)

G a m e S t a t i stics NGU

CAT

First Downs 17 13 Net. Rush Yards 227 36 Rush Attempts 49 20 Net. Pass Yards 101 180 Comp-Att-Int 4-17-0 25-43-0 Total Offense Yards 328 216 Total Offense Plays 66 63 The second half was Fumbles: No-Lost 3-1 2-0 again defensive showdown as the Penalties: No-Lost 9-93 4-26 first four series resulted in punts. 6-219 8-217 On the Indians’ third drive, after Punts-Yards 6-332 2-117 Buckley once again pinned them Kickoffs-Yards K/O Returns No-Yards 3-27 6-90 at the two-yard line, a bad snap INTS: No-Yds-Td to Catawba quarterback Jacob 0-0-0 0-0-0 Charest went into the end zone, Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 0-0-0 and he kicked it out of the end Time of Possession 33:56 26:04 zone for a two-point safety for Third Down 4-14 6-17 the Crusaders. That made it 12-0 Fourth Down 0-0 0-2 with 9:54 left in the third. The 0-0 0-2 Catawba safety would be the only Sacks: No-Yards

points scored in the 3rd.

The lid finally opened in the 4th quarter however when the two teams combined to score 20 points. For NGU, Justin Gravely’s 29-yard field goal seemingly put the game out of reach for the Indians who struggled offensively from the kickoff. Idris Anderson added insult to injury with his 3-yard touchdown run with 10:33 left in the game. Gravely added a final field from 25-yards out to give NGU a 25-0 lead with just over 5 minutes left. The Indians ruined NGU’s bid for a shutout with 3:41 left in the game when Bobby Morrison scored from 5 yards out.

54 7

November 5, 2011, Wingate, N.C., Belk Stadium

Scoring Summary

North Greenville scored five touchdowns off six Wingate turnovers, and senior quarterback NGU 6 28 7 13 - 54 Willy Korn went 20-27 for 303 WU 0 7 0 0 - 7 yards, added 81 yards on the ground and another score as the 1st Quarter Crusaders won their sixth straight game with 570 yards of total of- NGU-Adderley 40yd TD pass from fense to beat the Bulldogs 54-7 to korn (Gravely Kick Failed) (12:46) spoil homecoming Belk Stadium. NGU’s defense was the star attraction as it forced and recovered four Bulldog fumbles while picking off 6 passes. Isaiah Johnsons first quarter interception set up the first score of the game for NGU when Willy Korn hooked with Daniel Adderley for a 40-yard TD pass. After a NGU punt, Wingate mustered its only scoring drive of the game. The Bulldogs went 87 yards in nine plays when Nestor Antigua caught an eight-yard pass from Haffly. Matthew Sierk’s kick made it 7-6 Wingate. Following the Wingate score, NGU went on to score 48 unanswered points, 28 of which came in the second quarter. Idris Anderson’s 43-yard touchdown run opened the gates as Willy Korn, Sean Wright, and Marcus Wilson got in on the action. Defensively, Braelen Meredith, Nolan Grage, and Jamarius Robinson who all had 6 tackles apiece led the Crusaders. Jonathan Sharpe led the team recording NGU’s only 2 sacks.

2nd Quarter

WU-Lantigua 8yd TD pass from Haffly (Sierk Kick) (14:53) NGU-Anderson 43yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (11:17) NGU-Korn 8yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (7:30) NGU-Wright 7yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (3:06) NGU-Wilson 3yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (:31)

3rd Quarter

NGU- Small 44yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (14:00)

4th Quarter

NGU-Wright 6yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (13:53) NGU-Peck 10yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (8:46)

Game Statistics NGU

First Downs 26 17 Net. Rush Yards 263 24 Rush Attempts 47 14 Net. Pass Yards 307 348 Comp-Att-Int 21-28-1 29-46-2 Total Offense Yards 570 372 The Crusaders continued Total Offense Plays 75 60 to pour it on in the 3rd quarter. Fumbles: No-Lost 2-0 4-4 Willy Korn hooked with Harold Penalties: No-Lost 4-40 5-39 Small for a 44-yard touchdown Punts-Yards 4-149 4-170 pass, which gave NGU a comKickoffs-Yards 9-493 2-123 manding 41-7 lead. The touchK/O Returns No-Yards 2-60 8-132 down to pass to Small, was 2-25-0 1-0-0 Korn’s 3rd of the day. His fourth INTS: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 0-0-0 of the day came when he hooked Fumbles: No-Yds-Td Time of Possession 37:13 21:14 up with familiar target Sean 8-13 5-11 Wright from 6 yards out to open Third Down Fourth Down 0-0 0-2 up the fourth quarter. The final 2-17 0-0 score of the game came with 8:46 Sacks: No-Yards

left, when Kyle Peck scampered in from 10 yards out to give NGU a 54-7 lead that would stick. The win over the Bulldogs was North Greenville’s first ever win over Wingate.

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Notre Dame College North Greenville

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November 12, 2011, Tigerville, S.C., Younts Stadium

Scoring Summary

No, not that Notre Dame. North Greenville amassed a school record 720 yards of total NDC 0 0 0 0 - 0 offense and also set a scoring NGU 21 13 21 7 - 62 record as the Crusaders dominated Notre Dame College of South 1st Quarter Euclid, Ohio 62-0 on Senior Day NGU-Small 12yd TD pass from Korn and Military Appreciation Day at (Gravely Kick) (11:37) Younts Stadium. North Greenville set the tone of the game immediately by scoring on a seven play, 76 yard drive when Korn hit Harold Small with a 12 yard touchdown. Idris Anderson scored on a two yard run, and Freddie Martino caught a 27 yard TD pass to put NGU up 21-0 at the end of the first quarter. The scoring parade continued when Justin Gravely kicked a 30 yard field goal, Sean Wright caught yet another circuslike touchdown catch and Gravely added a 24 yard field goal with 1:11 left to give North Greenville a 34-0 halftime lead. Korn, who wrapped up his collegiate regular season by leading NGU to school best two-year 18-5 record, connected with Taylor Malphrus for a 15 yard touchdown that put NGU up 41-0 with 11:24 left. Korn gave way to redshirt sophomore Aaron Seigler, who scored his own touchdown on a five yard run that made it 48-0. Marcus Wilson broke four tackles and scored on a 30 yard run with 11 seconds left in the third to make it 55-0. Troy Jones completed North Greenville’s scoring parade with his first career touchdown on a 23 yard run after a pitch from freshman quarterback Joseph Carter. Troy Jones’ touchdown culminated what might have been NGU’s most comnplete performance on the field in school history. NGU’s defense allowed just 78 total yards of offense. The record setting performance by the Crusader offense set a furious tone for the Crusaders first ever trip to the NCAA Division II playoffs.

NGU-Anderson 2yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (4:45) NGU-Martino 27yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (2:05)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Gravely 30yd Field Goal (13:01) NGU-Wright 3yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely kick) (8:31) NGU-Gravely 24yd Field Goal (1:11)

Albany State North Greenville

November 19, 2011, Tigerville, S.C. Younts Stadium

The North Greenville Crusaders advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs after routing the Golden Rams of Albany State University 63-14. The Crusaders racked up 453 yards of total offense which capitalized on 4 interceptions from the defense. NGU’s special teams also scored touchdowns on a kickoff return by Cedric Proctor and a punt return by Isaiah Johnson. The rout started early when the Crusaders’ Isaiah Johnson intercepted Albany’s Stanley Jennings pass on the second play of the Golden Rams’ first series. Idris Anderson put NGU on the board first on a nine yard run with 6:10 left in the first quarter. Justin Gravely’s extra point made it 7-0.

The Crusaders exploded for 35 points in the second quarNGU- Malphrus 15yd TD pass from ter. After forcing an Albany punt, senior quarterback Willy Korn Korn (Gravely Kick) (11:24) guided NGU into the end zone NGU-Seigler 5yd TD run (Gravely quickly when Teryan Rucker went Kick) (7:08) in from 15 yards out with 13:42 NGU-Wilson 30yd TD run (Gravely left in the second. Albany’s next Kick) (:11) drive ended quickly when senior cornerback Jereme Green picked 4th Quarter off the first of his two intercepNGU-Jones 23yd TD run (Gravely tions. Willy Korn capitalized Kick) (9:22) on the INT. hitting Sean Wright on a 10-yard touchdown pass. Gravely’s point after made it 21-0. G a m e S t a t i s t ics Isaiah Johnson struck next for the NGU WU Crusaders taking back an Albany First Downs 38 5 State punt 62 yards for a touchdown. Marcus Wilson also got in Net. Rush Yards 427 34 on the action with a 22yd TD run.

3rd Quarter

Rush Attempts 56 14 Net. Pass Yards 293 44 Comp-Att-Int 21-28-0 9-25-1 Total Offense Yards 720 78 Total Offense Plays 84 39 Fumbles: No-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties: No-Lost 3-30 4-50 Punts-Yards 0-0 10-424 Kickoffs-Yards 11-706 1-65 K/O Returns No-Yards 1-19 9-166 INTS: No-Yds-Td 1-2-0 0-0-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 0-0-0 Time of Possession 43:11 16:49 Third Down 9-13 1-11 Fourth Down 2-2 0-0 Sacks: No-Yards 1-3 0-0

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Albany State finally found the scoreboard in the 2nd quarter when Stanley Jennings 1-yard touchdown run. The momentum would be short lives however as Cedric Proctor returned the ensuing kickoff 75-yards to pay dirt, giving NGU a 42-7 lead.

Scoring Summary

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1st Quarter

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NGU-Anderson 9yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (6:10)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Rucker 15yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (13:42) NGU-Wright 10yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (8:47) NGU-Johnson 62yd Punt Return (Gravely Kick) (6:42) NGU-Wilson 22yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (6:42) ASU-Jennings 1yd TD run (Torstenson Kick) (:22) NGU-Proctor 75yd Kickoff Return (Gravely Kick) (:12)

3rd Quarter

NGU- Martino 7yd TD pass from Korn (Gravely Kick) (8:28) NGU-Green 30yd Interception return (Gravely Kick) (:23)

4th Quarter

NGU-Seigler 33yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (12:14) ASU-Nelson 1yd TD pass from Schaeffer (Tortenson Kick) (9:12)

Game Statistics NGU

ASU

First Downs 23 15 Net. Rush Yards 309 -11 Rush Attempts 47 20 Net. Pass Yards 144 320 Comp-Att-Int 10-16-0 21-35-4 Total Offense Yards 453 309 Total Offense Plays 63 55 0-0 0-0 North Greenville would Fumbles: No-Lost Penalties: No-Lost 7-54 6-63 score three more touchdowns Punts-Yards 3-88 5-186 in the game, with Korn hitting Freddie Martino with a seven Kickoffs-Yards 10-535 3-169 yard TD at 8:28, Jereme Green K/O Returns-Yards-Td 3-112-1 9-128-0 picked off his second pass from INTS: No-Yds-Td 4-66-1 0-0-0 Albany’s Jennings and carried it Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 0-0-0 into the end zone for his first ‘pick Time of Possession 36:25 23:35 six’ touchdown this season, and Third Down 8-12 3-10 sophomore quarterback Aaron 1-1 0-0 Seigler scored from 33 yards out Fourth Down Sacks: No-Yards in relief of Korn with 12:14 left 6-52 1-4

in the fourth quarter. It was Seigler’s second rushing touchdown in two weeks. Albany added another touchdown with 9:12 left when Darius Nelson caught a touchdown pass from Blaize Schaeffer.

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North Greenville Mars Hill

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November 26, 2011, Mars Hill, N.C. Meares Stadium

Scoring Summary

The North Greenville football team pulled off yet another first time ever in its rematch with Mars Hill ColNGU 7 16 28 7 lege in the second round of the NCAA 13 8 8 Division II playoffs when it won its 9th MHC 3 straight game beating the Lions 58-32. 1st Quarter The Crusaders also set a new single NGU-Rucker 8yd TD run (Gravely season record with 11 wins. Senior quarterback Willy Korn who accounted for 3 touchdowns including 1 passing and 3 rushing led the Crusaders. NGU struck first when Teryan Rucker bolted to the end zone from 8 yards out. Gravely’s kick gave the Crusaders a 7-0 lead just five minutes into the opening quarter. Mars Hill answered with a Michael Pinkerton field goal from 29-yards out.

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Kick) (10:03) MHC-Pinkerton 29yd Field Goal (3:32)

2nd Quarter

NGU-Korn 34yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (14:49) MHC-Holmes 10yd TD pass from Richt (Pinkerton Kick Blocked (11:35) NGU-Robinson PAT return (11:35) The Crusaders extended their MHC-4yd TD run (Pinkerton Kick) (3:32) lead to 11 when Willy Korn scored his first rushing touchdown of the day from NGU-Wright 3yd TD pass from Korn 34 yards out to open the second quarter. (Gravely Kick) (:05) Facing the 14-3 deficit, Mars hill responded with an 8 play, 80-yard drive which was capped off by a Jon Richt touchdown pass to Dimitri Holmes. The touchdown cut NGU’s lead to 5, but the ensuing extra point was blocked and returned 97-yards by Jamarius Robinson, pushing the North Greenville lead back to 7. Mars Hill managed to tie the game at 16 with a Jonas Randolph 4-yard touchdown run, but the Lions Left three minutes on the clock, and the Crusaders took advantage. Willy Korn and company marched 56-yards in 8 plays and scored with five seconds on the clock when Korn hooked up with Sean Wright in the back of the end zone to give the Crusaders a 23-16 lead at intermission. The third quarter started much like the 2nd for the Crusaders. After the defense forced the MHC to the sideline after a failed fourth down conversion, Willy Korn skated into the end zone from 23 yards out and Justin Gravely added the kick to give the Crusaders a 30-16 lead. The Crusaders would go on to score 21 points in less than 5 minutes on the heels of an Idris Anderson rushing touchdown, a third Korn rushing touchdown, and an interception return for a touchdown by Jamarius Robinson. Mars Hill’s lone touchdown came on a 5-yard pass from Luis Cruz to Dimitri Holmes. In the fourth quarter, the Crusaders would get help from their defense yet again when Nick Rosamonda picked off a Cruz pass and returned it 55-yards for a touchdown, adding insult to injury. Mars Hill would add a cosmetic touchdown with 4:38 left in the game when Jonas Randolph took a swing pass 21-yards to pay dirt. The win over the Lions launched the Crusaders into the third round of the playoffs.

3rd Quarter

NGU- Korn 23yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (7:50) NGU-Anderson 11yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (6:18) NGU-Korn 12yd TD run (Gravely Kick) (4:34) NGU-Robinson 45yd Interception return (Gravely Kick) (4:15) MHC-Holmes 5yd TD pass from Richt (2pt Conversion Good) (2:39)

North Greenville Delta State

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December 3, 2011, Cleveland MS. Parker McCool Stadium

Scoring Summary

Delta State’s Richard Freelon scored three rushing touchdowns, including two in the NGU 0 17 0 6 - 23 fourth quarter to lead the Statesmen DSU 7 7 0 14 - 28 to a come from behind win over upstart North Greenville at McKool 1st Quarter Stadium before 6,531 in the NCAA DSU-Freelon 4yd TD run (Dean Kick) Division II Quarterfinals. (7:46) For the first time during 2nd Quarter the 2011 season, the Crusaders NGU-Malphrus 2yd TD pass from failed to score a touchdown on the Korn (Gravely Kick) (9:51) ground. Delta State jumped in front DSU-Davis 2yd TD run (Dean Kick) with 7:46 on the clock in the first (4:17) quarter as Richard Freelon capped a NGU-Wright 22yd TD pass from Korn 6 play 76-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run. The lone Statesman (Gravely Kick) (1:34) NGU-Gravely 18yd Field Goal (0:00) touchdown would be only damage for either team in the opening period of play. The second quarter began with the Crusaders failing to score, but NGU would gain another opportunity as Zach Epting picked up a DSU fumble and returned it to the Delta State 20 yard line. Willy Korn made quick work of his second chance hooking up with Taylor Malphrus two plays later for a 13-yard touchdown. Gravely’s kick made the score 7-7.

Delta States offense answered with a 12 play 80-yard drive that culminated with a Micah Davis rushing touchdown, giving Delta the 14-7 advantage. The Crusaders would be forced to punt 4th Quarter in their ensuing drive, but the NGU NGU-Rosamonda 55yd Interception defense once again stepped up and return (Gravely Kick) (12:42) forced a turnover as Carl Dukes ASU-Randolph 21yd TD pass from fell on a loose ball. Korn and Sean Cruz (2pt Conversion Good) (4:38) Wright would take advantage of the turnover with a 22-yard touchdown. The Crusaders would take their G a m e S t a t i s tics NGU MHC first lead of the game when Justin Gravely hit an 18-yard field goal as First Downs 22 22 time expired in the first half. Net. Rush Yards 296 201 Rush Attempts 45 40 The third quarter would Net. Pass Yards 172 250 go down as the only scoreless Comp-Att-Int 11-13-0 16-30-3 quarter of the playoffs for either Total Offense Yards 468 451 teamto this point of the tournament, Total Offense Plays 58 70 but Delta State would end the trend Fumbles: No-Lost 1-1 2-1 in the 4th quarter scoring just 34 Penalties: No-Lost 10-110 3-15 seconds into the 4th quarter to take Punts-Yards 2-66 0-0 a 21-17 lead. The Statesman would Kickoffs-Yards 9-564 5-314 score again 6 minutes later to take K/O Returns-Yards-Td 3-60-0 9-200-0 a commanding 28-17 lead. North INTS: No-Yds-Td 3-118-2 0-0-0 Greenville continuted to fight, the Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 0-0-0 0-0-0 Crusaders quickly answered with Time of Possession 30:50 29:10 a touchdown of their own to cut Third Down 2-7 4-11 the lead to just 5. All hopes were Fourth Down 1-2 1-5 dashed for the NGU faithful howSacks: No-Yards 0-0 1-9 ever as Delta State ran out the clock on their ensuing drive.

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4th Quarter

DSU-Freelon 1yd TD run (Dean Kick) (14:22) DSU-Freelon 1yd TD run (Dean Kick) (8:01) NGU-Martino 36yd TD pass from Korn (2pt Conversion failed) (6:51)

Game Statistics NGU

DSU

First Downs 15 22 Net. Rush Yards 134 180 Rush Attempts 28 46 Net. Pass Yards 192 192 Comp-Att-Int 14-24-0 19-26-1 Total Offense Yards 326 372 Total Offense Plays 52 72 Fumbles: No-Lost 0-0 4-2 Penalties: No-Lost 11-86 6-61 Punts-Yards 6-183 4-147 Kickoffs-Yards 4-266 4-267 K/O Returns No-Yards 2-60 8-132 INTS: No-Yds-Td 1-2-0 0-0-0 Fumbles: No-Yds-Td 2-17-0 0-0-0 Time of Possession 26:46 33:14 Third Down 1-10 7-15 Fourth Down 0-2 2-2 Sacks: No-Yards 1-10 2-17

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Scoring Points Per Game First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Yardage Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing Passing Yardage Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game Kick Returns: #-Yards Punt Returns: #-Yards INT Returns: #-Yards Kick Returns Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average Fumbles-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3rd-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games

Score by quarters North Greenville Opponents

1st 101 46

NGU

561 40.1 323 188 111 24 3498 3901 403 654 5.3 249.9 41 2580 301-182-9 8.6 14.2 184.3 27 6078 955 6.4 434.1 46-954 23-325 24-387 20.7 14.1 16.1 22-10 98-912 65.1 56-1913 34.2 33.9 33:44 73/173 42% 15/25 60% 21-153 13 75 11-16 0-0 58-65 89% 47-65 72% 68-74 92% 21793 6/3632

2nd 205 87

3rd 156 24

OPP

268 19.1 236 94 114 28 1713 2075 362 450 3.8 122.4 19 2622 442-245-24 5.9 10.7 187.3 16 4335 892 4.9 309.6 83-1418 10-12 9-83 17.1 1.2 9.2 25.11 90-816 58.3 73-2864 39.2 33.4 25:56 64/187 34% 10/33 30% 27-178 83 38 3-9 3-6 30-44 68% 27-44 61% 25-34 74% 26294 8/3287 0/0

4th 99 111

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2011 Statistical Leaders Offense/Special Teams Statistical Leaders [Top 5] RUSHING Teryan Rucker Idris Anderson Marcus Wilson Willy Korn Kyle Peck

GP 14 14 13 14 10

Att 158 129 93 139 44

PASSING Willy Korn Aaron Seigler Freddie Martino Jr

GP 14 9 14

RECEIVING Freddie Martino Jr Sean Wright Harold Small Taylor Malphrus Daniel Adderley

GP 14 14 10 11 14

TOTAL OFFENSE GP Willy Korn 14 Teryan Rucker 14 Idris Anderson 14 Marcus Wilson 13 Kyle Peck 10

Gain 1036 793 556 704 258

Loss 44 56 11 242 6

Net 992 737 545 462 252

Avg 6.3 5.7 5.9 3.3 5.7

TD 8 14 6 7 3

Long Avg/G 48 70.9 43 52.6 49 41.9 38 33.0 36 25.2

Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct 160.3 178-289-8 61.6 60.2 4-11-1 36.4 0.0 0-1-0 0.0

Yards TD 2525 27 55 0 0 0

Long Avg/G 56 180.4 22 6.1 0 0.0

No. 66 37 25 18 10

Long Avg/G 52 71.9 54 43.7 44 34.6 56 20.2 40 12.9

Yards Avg TD 1007 15.3 7 612 16.5 11 346 13.8 5 222 12.3 2 180 18.0 1

Plays Rush Pass 428 462 2525 158 992 0 129 737 0 93 545 0 44 252 0

Total 2987 992 737 545 252

PATs SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Justin Gravely 0 11-16 66-71 0-0 0 Idris Anderson 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Sean Wright 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Teryan Rucker 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Willy Korn 7 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 PUNT RETURNS No. Isaiah Johnson 23

Yards Avg TD Long 325 14.1 1 62

KICK RETURNS Cedric Proctor Harold Small Troy Jones Raheem Hughes Javonte Sykes

Yards 524 138 102 51 47

No. 19 9 4 3 2

Avg 27.6 15.3 25.5 17.0 23.5

TD 1 0 0 0 0

Avg/G 213.4 70.9 52.6 41.9 25.2 Pass 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

DXP 0 0 0 0 0

Saf 0 0 0 0 0

Long 75 29 42 22 24

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2011 Statistical Leaders ALL PURPOSE Freddie Martino Jr Teryan Rucker Idris Anderson Sean Wright Harold Small

GP 14 14 14 14 10

Rush Rcv 142 1007 992 11 737 68 0 612 118 346

PR 0 0 0 0 0

KR 0 20 0 2 138

IR 0 0 0 0 0

Total 1149 1023 805 614 602

Avg/G 82.1 73.1 57.5 43.9 60.2

PUNTING Jacob Buckley Isaiah Johnson

No. 51 5

Yards Avg Long TB 1743 34.2 58 0 170 34.0 41 0

FC 5 0

I20 19 0

50+ Blkd 2 0 0 0

Defensive Statistical Leaders [Top 5] TACKLES Nick Rosamonda Jonathan Sharpe Jamarius Robinson Nathan Bachelor Mark Smith

GP 14 14 14 14 14

Solo 59 52 44 35 30

Ast. 23 27 21 25 20

Total 82 79 65 60 50

INTERCEPTIONS No. Isaiah Johnson 4 Jamarius Robinson 4 Nick Rosamonda 4 Jereme Green 4 Nathan Batchelor 2

Yards Avg 40 10.0 85 21.2 131 32.8 87 21.8 8 4.0

TD 0 2 2 1 0

FUMBLE RETURNS Jereme Green Zach Epting Carl Dukes

No. 1 1 1

Yards 15 4 13

Avg 15.0 4.0 13.0

Long 25 45 55 30 8 TD 0 0 0

Long 15 4 13

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Most Net Yards Rushing Game: 475 (2010 vs Wright State) Entire Season: 3,498 (2011) Touchdowns Rushing Game: 7 (2010 vs Ohio State Newark) Entire Season: 43 (2010) Most Carries Game: 61 (2011 vs Tusculum College) Entire Season: 654 (2011) Rushing Average Per Game Entire Season: 281.08 (2010) Average Yards Per Rush Game: 10.56 (2010 vs Wright State) Entire Season: 6.18 (2006

Passing

Most Yards Gained Game: 377 (2007 vs Fairmont State) Entire Season: 2,952 (2007) Most Passes Completed Game: 28 (2007 vs Fairmont State) Entire Season: 227 (2007) Most Passes Attempted Game: 51 (2005 vs Webber International) Entire Season: 352 (2007) Highest Completion Percentage Entire Season: 64.54% (2006) Most Touchdown Passes Game: 6 (2007 vs Faulkner University) Entire Season: 32 (2007)

Total Offense

Most Yards Gained Game: 727 (2007 vs Faulkner University) Entire Season: 6,078 (2011) Average Yards Gained Per Play Game: 11.8 (2010 vs Wright State) Entire Season: 7.04 (2006) Most Offensive Plays Game: 94 (2007 vs Fairmont State) Season: 955 (2011) Average Total Offense Per Game Season: 509.55 (2007) Most Yards Penalized Game: 187 (2010 vs Wright State) Season: 920 (2010) Fewest Yards Penalized Game: 0 (2011 vs Lenoir Rhyne) Season: 383 (2008)

Scoring

Most Points Scored Any Game: 65 (2007 vs Faulkner University) Road: 56 (2007 vs Chowan

University) Season: 561 (2011) Quarter: 35 (2010 1st Quarter vs Ohio State Newark) Half: 49 (2010 1st Half vs Ohio State Newark)

Field Goals

Game: 3 (2011 vs Catawba)(2005 vs Weber International) Season: 11 (2011)

Punt Returns

Game: 6 (2007 vs Chowan)(2006 vs Brevard) Season: 25 (2006)

Punting

Game: 10 (2008 vs University of South Dakota)(2005 vs Wingate) Season: 73 (2007)

Team Defense

Best Record: Season: 10-2 (83.3%) (2006) Most Consecutive Wins: Season: 9 (2011) Most Consecutive Home Wins: Season: 11 (2010-CURRENT) Most Consecutive Post-Season Wins: 2 (2011)

Losses

Most Losses: Season: 10 (2008) Most Consecutive Losses: Season: 6 (2005)

Scoring-Offense

Fewest Points Yielded: Most Consecutive Games Scored In: 35 Season: 195 (2010) (2005-2008) Most Points Yielded: Most Consecutive Games Held Scoreless: 1 Season: 382 (2008) (Four times) Fewest Yards Allowed Rushing: Widest Margin of Victory: 63 (2010: 63-0 vs Game: -16 (2010 vs Ohio State Newark) Ohio State Newark) Season: 1,091 (2010) Most Points Scored in Victory: 65 (2007: Lowest Average Rushing Yards Allowed Per 65-7 vs Faulkner University) Most Points Game: Scored in Defeat: 55 (2007: 55-61 vs UVA Season: 90.0 (2010) Lowest Average Passing Wise) Most Combination Points Scored: 118 Yards Per Game: (2007: 52-66 vs Presbyterian College) Season: 181.6 (2010) Longest Game: 3:28 (2007 vs Charleston Most Passing Yards Allowed: Southern) Game: 648 (2007 vs Presbyterian College) Scoring-Defense Season: 2,873 (2007) Most Games Held Foes Scoreless: 3 (2010) Lowest Average Yards Allowed Total OfMost Consecutive Games - 2 (2010) fense: Most Consecutive Quarters Held OppoSeason: 272.5 (2010) nents Scoreless: 7 (2011) Most Yards Allowed Total Offense: Most Consecutive Games Scored in By Game: 665 (2007 vs Presbyterian College) Foes: 33 (2006-2009) Season: 4,248 (2005) Lowest Average Points Allowed: Season: 16.25 (2010) Most Average Points Allowed: Season: 34.7 (2008) Most QB Sacks Season: 28 (2006) Most Pass Breakups: Season: 134 (2010) Most Interceptions: Season: 24 (2011) Justin Jones Most Fumbles Forced: NGU Career Leader: 152-Punts Season: 14 (2008 & 2005) Most Fumbles Recovered: Season: 12 (2009 & 2008)

Wins

Most Wins: Season: 11 (2011)

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Rushing

Most Yards Gained: Game: 267-Matt Moore (2007 vs UVA Wise) Season: 1,290-Matt Moore (2006) Career: 3,944-Rashad Cummings (20052008) Best Rushing Average: Game (minimum 10 carries): 12.43-Idris Anderson (2010 vs Campbellsville) Season (minimum 75 carries): 9.3-Idris Anderson (2010) Career (minimum 150 carries): 7.57-Idris Anderson (2010-2011) Most Carries: Game: 40-Travis Mosley (2005 vs Concord University) Season: 276-Rashad Cummings (2007) Career: 723-Rashad Cummings (2005-2008) Touchdowns: Game: 4-Travis Mosely (Twice) and Matt Moore (2007 vs UVA Wise) Season: 17-Matt Moore (2006) Career: 40-Rashad Cummings (2005-2008) Most 100-Yard Games: Season: 6-Rashad Cummings (2006) Consecutive Games: 4-Rashad Cummings (2007) Career: 16-Rashad Cummings (2005-2008) Longest Rush: 99 yards-Matt Moore (2007 vs Faulkner University) vs Faulkner University) Season: 30-Eric Moeller (2007) Career: 66-Eric Moeller (2005-2007) Longest Pass: 82 yards-Willy Korn (2010 vs Presbyterian College)

Receiving:

Most Yards Gained: Game: 216-Travis Talbert (2007 vs Chowan University) Season: 1,029-Travis Talbert (2007) Career: 2,784-Travis Talbert (2005-2007)

Touchdowns:

Game: 3-Travis Talbert (Twice) and Sean Wright (Twice) Season: 14-Travis Talbert (2007) Career: 26-Travis Talbert (2005-2007) Most 100-Yard Games: Season: 4-Travis Talbert (Twice) and Freddie Martino (2011) Consecutive Games: 3-Travis Talbert (2005)

Career: 11-Travis Talbert (2005-2007) Longest Reception: 82 yards-Freddie Martino (2010 vs Presbyterian College)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Field Goals: Season: 11-Justin Gravely (2011) Career: 17-Adrian Escalona (2005-2007) Longest Field Goal: 41-Adrian Escalona (2006 vs Chowan University) Punting: Game: 10-Ronnie Partridge (2008 vs University of South Dakota) and Justin Jones (2009 vs Mars Hill College) Season: 66-Justin Jones (2009) Career: 152-Justin Jones (2006-2009) Longest Punt: 70-Wes Dove (2008 vs Charleston Southern) Yards per Punt Average: Game: 55.0-Michael Sears (2009 vs UNC Pembroke)

Season (minimum 10 punts): 38.9-Danny Prestwood (2010) Career (minimum 50 punts): 37.2-Justin Jones (2006-2009) Punt Returns: Game: 5-Jamrius Robinson (2008 vs Kentucky Wesleyan) Season: 23-Isaiah Johnson (2011) Career: 46-Isaiah Johsnon (2009-CURRENT) Longest Punt Return: 99-Charvis Claytor (2010 vs Ohio State Newark) Yards per Punt Return: Game: 99-Charvis Claytor (2010 vs Ohio State Newark) Season (minimum 10 returns):18.3-Isaiah Johnson (2010) Career (minimum 20 returns): 18-Isaiah Johnson (2009-CURRENT) Punt Return Touchdowns: Season: 3-Isaiah Johnson (2009) Career: 6-Isaiah Johnson (2009-CURRENT) Kick Returns: Game: 8-Curtis Dewberry (2007 vs UVA Wise) Season: 33-Curtis Dewberry (2007) Longest Kick Return: 81-Curtis Dewberry (2007 vs UVA Wise) Kick Return Touchdowns: Season: 1-Cedric Proctor (2011) and Jamarius Robinson (2010) Career: 1-Jamarius Robinson (2008-2011) and Cedric Proctor (2011) Best Record: Season: 10-2 (83.3%) (2006) Most Consecutive Wins: Season: 9 (2011) Most Consecutive Home Wins: Season: 11 (2010-CURRENT) Most Consecutive Post-Season Wins: 2 (2011)

Rashad Cummings NGU Career Leader: 3,944 Rushing yards; 40 Touchdowns

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CRUSADER INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RECORDS CRUSADER

Defense: Sacks:

Game: 4-Andre Bernardi (Three times) Season: 14.5-Andre Bernardi (2006) Career: 42-Andre Bernardi (2006-2009)

Tackles:

Game: 18-Isaac Tate (2005 vs University of Cumberlands) and Tyrell Davis (2007 vs Charleston Southern Season: 117-Isaac Tate (2005) Career: 240-Andre Bernardi (2006-2009) Tackles for Loss: Game: 5-Andre Bernardi (Twice) Season: 28.5-Andre Bernardi (2006) Career: 78-Andre Bernardi (2006-2009)

Interceptions:

Game: 2-Chad Castor (2005 vs Pikesville College), Nathan Batchelor (2010 vs UNC Pembroke), Jereme Green (2011 vs Albany State) and Jamarius Robinson (2011 vs Mars Hill) Season: 4-Jereme Green (2011), Isaiah Johnson (2011), Jamarius Robinson (2011) and Nick Rosamonda (2011) Career: 10-Nick Rosamonda (2008-2011)

Pass Breakups:

Game: 4-Damien Wright (2010 vs Campbellsville) and Quay McQueen (2010 vs Campbellsville) Season: 10-Quay McQueen (2010) Career: 23-Jamarius Robinson (2008-2011)

Fumbles Forced:

Game: 2-Xavier Boykin (2008 vs Shorter) and Chad Castor (2005 vs Pikeville) Season: 5-Chad Castor (2005) Career: 8-Andre Bernardi (2006-2009)

Fumbles Recovered: Game: 2-Johnell Bell (2008 vs Liberty) Season: 4-Johnell Bell (2008) Career: 7-Johnell Bell (2006-2009)

PLAYER PROFILE NAME: ANDREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BERNARDI POSITION: DEFENSIVE END GRADUATED: 2010 MAJOR: SPORT MANAGEMENT MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRAION

STATS: 42 Sacks (Tied for NCAA Record) 240 Career Tackles 78 Tackles for Loss (NCAA Record)

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THE ATHLETES PRAYER Lord, Please clear my head of all distractions, and my heart of burdens I may bear, so I may perform my very best, knowing that you'll always be there. Please lift me up before the moment, so through your eyes I may see, and have a clearer understanding, as the game unfolds before me. With great courage I will meet this challenge, as you would have me do, but keep me humble and remind me, that my strength comes from knowing you. Then when all eyes are upon me, at the end of this game, I will turn their eyes to you O' Lord , and to glory of your name. -Amen

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