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2010 Tarleton Football 2010 Tarleton Football Guide - TABLE OF CONTENTS The Basics

2010 Schedule..................................................back cover, 5 Production Credits.............................................................. 1 President Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio.................................. 144 Tarleton Administration.................................................. 145 Tarleton State University................................................ 146 Tarleton State Traditions................................................. 147 New on Campus.............................................................. 148 Athletics Facilities.......................................................... 149 Texan Weight Room....................................................... 150 Tarleton Athletics Staff............................................151-155 NCAA Compliance....................................................... 1156 Media Information...................................................157-160

The 2010 Texans

2010 Team Quick Facts...................................................... 2 2010 Preseason Polls.......................................................... 2 2010 Season Outlook.......................................................4-9 2010 Preseason Two-Deep.............................................. 6, 8 2010 Roster.................................................................. 10-11 2010 Roster Breakdown................................................... 12 2010 Pronunciation Guide................................................ 12 In Memory: Zach Shaver.................................................. 26 2010 Returner Profiles.................................................27-33 2010 Newcomer Profiles..............................................37-44 2010 Squad Members....................................................... 43

The Coaching Staff

Head Coach Cary Fowler.............................................14-15 The Assistant Coaches and Staff..................................16-24

This is Texan Football

2009 Season Review......................................................... 90 2009 Final Results/Miscellaneous Stats........................... 90 2009 Final Individual Statistics...................................91-92 2009 Stats Per Game....................................................93-94 2009 Lone Star Conference Final Standings.................... 95 2009 LSC South Division Players of the Week................ 95 2009 All-LSC South Division Teams............................... 96 2009 LSC Yearly Award Winners..................................... 96 2009 LSC Statistical Leaders............................................ 97 Game-by-Game Reviews........................................... 98-110 The Last Time................................................................... 88

THe Record Book

Tarleton Football History......................................... 112-114 Season-by-Season Records............................................. 113 Tarleton Athletics Hall of Fame...................................... 115 Tarleton Award Winners.......................................... 116-117 Tarleton Individual Records.................................... 118-122 100-Yard Rushing Games............................................... 123 200-Yard Passing Games................................................ 124 100-Yard Receiving Games............................................ 125 All-Time Homecoming Game Results........................... 125 Tarleton Team Records............................................126-128 Yearly Statistical Leaders........................................130-131 All-Time Scores.......................................................132-136 Tarleton Coaching Records............................................. 133

The Lone Star Conference

The Lone Star Conference.............................................. 138 Past LSC Champions...................................................... 139 LSC Individual Records................................................. 140 LSC Team Records......................................................... 141 2010 LSC Composite Schedule...................................... 139 LSC Standings from 2000.......................................141-142

History History

The 2010 Tarleton State University Football Media Guide was written, edited and designed by Tarleton sports information director Joey Roberts. Photos were provided by Tarleton’s university news and publications offices, Bud Jones, the Tarleton sports information archives, Nathan Bural and Joey Roberts. The cover features Tarleton players Lonnie Buchanan, Jacob Rowe, Brandon Johnson, Evan Robertson and Bubba Wagner along with head coach Cary Fowler.

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The Excitement............................................................46-47 Strength and Conditioning...........................................48-49 Individual Development..............................................50-51 Home Field Advantage................................................52-53 Winning Percentage.......................................................... 54 Game Day Experience...................................................... 55 Playing Up a Level......................................................56-57 In the Playoffs..............................................................58-59 Texans in the NFL........................................................60-61 Football Facilities........................................................62-63 Community Service.....................................................64-65 Media Coverage...........................................................66-67 In the Spotlight................................................................. 68

Northeastern State............................................................. 70 Central Oklahoma............................................................. 71 Northwestern State (La.)................................................... 72 Abilene Christian.............................................................. 73 Angelo State...................................................................... 74 West Texas A&M.............................................................. 75 Texas A&M-Commerce.................................................... 76 Texas A&M-Kingsville..................................................... 77 Midwestern State.............................................................. 78 Incarnate Word.................................................................. 79 Eastern New Mexico......................................................... 80 Series Records.............................................................81-87

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Location............................. Stephenville, Texas Founded...................................................1899 Enrollment...............................................9,450 President...................Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio Athletics Director..................... Lonn Reisman Office..................................... 254-968-9178 Faculty Athletics Rep.............Dr. Steve Crews National Affiliation................. NCAA Division II Conference................. Lone Star Conf. (South) Nickname..............................................Texans Colors.......................................Purple & White Stadium (Capacity)................Memorial (7,000)

Primary Offense.................................. Multiple Primary Defense..................................... 4-2-5 2009 Overall Record.................................10-3 2009 Conference Record (Finish).... 7-2 (T1st) 2009 Division Record (Finish).......... 4-2 (T1st) Lettermen Returning... 21 off., 13 def., 0 spec.

Starters Returning............9 off., 9 def., 0 spec.

All-Conference Picks Returning/Lost...........0/0 All-Region Pics Returning/Lost...................0/0 All-America Picks Returning/Lost................0/0

First Season as Senior College................1961 All-Time Record as Sr. College....... 240-260-3 Years in the Playoffs...............................Seven (1978, 1987, 1989, 1990, 2001, 2003, 2009) All-Time Playoff Record...............................5-7 Last Playoff Appearance..........................2009 (Defeated TAMUK in 2OT, Lost at C. Wash.)

football coaching staff Head Coach................................ Cary Fowler Murray State/1994 • 254-968-9518 Years/Record at Tarleton................ first year Years/Career Record........................... same Def. Coordinator.......................... Henry Cofer Sam Houston State/1997 • 254-968-9176 Defensive Assistant..................... Chris Mineo Texas-El Paso/2006 • 254-968-9505 Defensive Assistant.......................................... / • 254-968-9505 Offensive Coordinator..................Scott Carey Tarleton/1998 • 254-968-9519 Offensive Assistant.......................Phil Mannie Texas State/2003 • 254-968-9517 Offensive Assistant...........................................

North Texas/2005 • 254-968-9517 Offensive Assistant...........................................

Tarleton/2007 • 254-968-9505 Offensive Assistant...........................................

Tarleton/2004 • 254-968-9505 Travel/Sideline Coordinator...... Rusty Jergins Tarleton/1984 • 254-968-9080

sports information Sports Information Director....... Joey Roberts Office..................................... 254-968-9077 Home.................................... 254-965-3369 Mobile................................... 254-592-3285 Email.........................jroberts@tarleton.edu Assistant SID.......................... Dameon Myres Office..................................... 254-968-9077 Home.....................................................N/A Mobile................................... 254-413-5000 Email........................... myres@tarleton.edu Sports Information Fax.............. 254-968-1806 Memorial Stadium Press Box.... 254-968-9173 Athletics Website....... www.tarletonsports.com Athletics Blog........ TarletonTales.blogspot.com

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Three Academic All-Americans

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Starters lost Defense (7) DL Bryant Bray DE Alonzo Horton LB Marcus Phillips DB Jeremy Sifford DE Dominic Smith DL Ben Taifane LB McNeal Uwajeh

Offense (6) FB Keith Demby QB Scott Grantham WR Devin Guinn WR Jahmeel Hobson RB Roderick Smith OL Dustin Washburn

Special Teams (3) PK Garrett Lindholm P Kyle Hopf DS Kyle Piercefield

Offense (21) OL Johnathan Arnold OL Jason Billings OL Adrian Campbell WR Arthur Buckingham WR Lance Clark QB Jake Fenske OL Joshua Graves WR Devon Gray OL Mike Hernandez OL Jerrell Jones OL Shawn Lawson TE Tanner Maher OL Josh Martin OL Casey McKenna WR Jamal Mays QB Casey Page RB Evan Robertson OL Scott Streich RB Kenneth Travis OL Tyler Wade OL Bubba Wagner

Defense (13) DB Lonnie Buchanan DB Michael Cannings DB Sam Cole DL Michael Damron DB Trayveon Davis CB Terrance Henry CB Brandon Johnson LB Levi Kirkland LB Matt Knicky DL Zac Munro DE Jacob Rowe DE Jamaal Steamer LB Corey White Special Teams (0) none

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AFCA TOP 25 POLL School 2009 Final Ranking 1. Northwest Missouri State (14-1) 1 2. Grand Valley State (13-2) 2 3. North Alabama (11-2) 6 4. Minnesota-Duluth (11-2) 5 5. Central Washington (12-1) 3 6. Californa, Pa. (11-4) 7 7. Abilene Christian (9-4) 13 8. West LIberty (11-2) 9 9. Carson-Newman (11-3) 4 10. Washburn (8-3) 25 11. West Texas A&M (7-5) NR 12. West Alabama (8-5) 21 13. Nebraska-Kearney (11-2) 8 14. Saginaw Valley State (9-3) 19 15. Nebraska-Omaha (7-5) NR 16. Texas A&M-Kingsville (9-3) 16 17. Tuskegee (10-2) 17 18. Hillsdale (10-3) 11 19. Midwestern State (9-3) 14 20. Missouri Western (9-3) NR 21. Minnesota State-Mankato (10-2) 12 22. West Chester (7-4) NR 23. North Carolina-Pembroke (9-2) 20 24. Delta State (5-5) NR 25. East Stroudsburg (8-4) NR

North Division 1. A&M-Commerce 2. Southeastern Okla.

3. Central Oklahoma 4. Eastern New Mexico 4. Northeastern State 5. Southwestern Okla.

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D2FOOTBALL.COM POLL School 2009 Final Record 1. Northwest Missouri 14-1 2. Grand Valley 13-2 3. North Alabama 11-2 4. Abilene Christian 9-4 5. Central Washington 12-1 6. Minnesota-Duluth 11-2 7. California (Pa.) 11-4 8. West Liberty 11-2 9. Washburn 8-3 10. Nebraska-Kearney 11-2 11. West Texas A&M 7-5 12. Saginaw Valley 9-3 13. Texas A&M-Kingsville 9-3 14. Missouri Western 9-3 15. Carson-Newman 11-3 16. East Stroudsburg 8-4 17. Midwestern State 9-3 18. Tarleton 10-3 19. Tuskegee 10-2 20. Nebraska-Omaha 7-5 21. Delta State 5-5 22. Hillsdale 10-3 23. Valdosta State 6-4 24. UNC-Pembroke 9-2 25. West Alabama 8-5

LSC Preseason Polls 1st Total 12 123 3 110 2 95 2 76

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South Division 1st Total 1. West Texas A&M 9 105 2. Abilene Christian 3 103 3. Midwestern State 3 91 4. Tarleton 2 87 5. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2 84 6. Angelo State

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xpectations are running high in and around Memorial Stadium for the 2010 season – something that seems perhaps premature?

Leading to those high expectations are the following truths: • The Texans are the winningest team in the Lone Star Conference since the 2001 season.

• Tarleton has won more division games in the last 10 seasons than any other school in the LSC. • The Texans are coming off a share of the LSC and LSC South Division titles.

• Tarleton reached the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs last season and finished the year ranked No. 10 in the country in the final American Football Coaches poll.

However, the Texans are young, there are over 40 new faces

doesn’t mean that your expectations are going to be any less than what they’ve been in the past,” Fowler said. “Our expectations are to win every game we play, and starting on Sept. 2, we’re going to take it one game at a time.”

Though winning every game is important to the head coach to reach the ultimate goal of claiming a national championship, his most important expectation is for these young men to grow - in more ways than one.

“I think the biggest expectation is that I want these guys to gel as a team and as a family,” Fowler said. “When you look at wins and losses, if you become a team and do right when nobody’s looking, with great character and don’t have a lot offthe-field distractions while knowing and playing for our brother, I think the high expectations will be achieved.”

“I think the bigest expectation is that I want these guys to gel as a team and as a family,” Fowler said. on the roster and a new head coach will grace the sidelines in 2010 – and he, Cary Fowler, wants no excuses as to this year’s team not holding up to the winning tradition.

“We’ve got a young football team to Tarleton, and I think that is the big thing this year, but just because your young

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The Texans have a tough schedule to open the 2010 season with five of the first seven games on the road.

“You have to play on the road at some point,” Fowler said.

“We have to get in 11 games, and I am not sure that I will even

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Northeastern State (MA)

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Sept. 11 at Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla. 6 p.m.

Sept. 18 at Northwestern St., Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 25 *at Abilene Christian, Abilene

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*at West Texas A&M, Canyon

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Oct. 16

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*at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls

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quarterback, no matter who it is. Our offense will run through Evan [Robertson]. With Evan as a slasher, we are going to spread out and see him work in the open space. That’s what he wants to do, and that is what he is good at, and that is what is going to make our offense even more potent.”

The offense will be directed by second-year offensive coordinator Scott Carey. Added to this year’s staff is quarterback coach and passing game coordinator Justin Carrigan and runningbacks coach Brandon Slay while Billy Ray Jack will coach the tight ends and Phil Mannie will move to the wide receivers.

“We have a great group of coaches coaching the offense, and I expect very big things from what I think will be a very talented group,” Fowler said.

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Midwestern State on Oct. 30.

“We won’t worry about where we are playing, we are just going to play to win,” Fowler said.

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The Texans will offer more up front on offense and will spread the field while running the ball.

“Everyone thinks the offense runs through the quarterbacks,” Fowler said. “We’re going to give our quarterback a chance to have a good day, every day, but you can’t put too much on the

and Kenneth Travis (5-9, 210, sr, Rosebud Lott).

“We’ve got a lot of guys coming in, and we will have enough to find somebody to help run the ball,” Fowler said. “If you have a good athlete at runningback, they can play anywhere on the field. When we find out who will play behind Evan, we might move someone else to a corner, a linebacker or a wide receiver.

We won’t have to pound Evan every day, and we will get those young backs experience in the scrimmages to test them out.

We’ll see which of those guys emerges to be able to play for us on Saturdays.”

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“We have a great group of coaches coaching the offense, and I expect very big things from what I think will be a very talented group,” Fowler said.

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The Texans will run behind Robertson (5-9, 185, Pflugerville) who returns after averaging 68.8 yards per game last season on the ground. He carried the ball 170 times for 894 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 5.3 yards per touch.

The junior will be backed up by true freshmen Jerome Regal (5-10, 185, Carrollton) and Brandon Lowery (5-9, 185, Sasche).

Other runningbacks on the roster include Eddie Brown (5-6, 165, soph, Galveston), Jerod Cochran (5-10, 195, fr-RS, Grandview)

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address it with the players.

“We’ll go and play anybody, anywhere and at any time,” continued the first-year head coach. “That’s our motto, and I think that is what the guys have to buy into – don’t look where you are going. Hey, we’re the Tarleton Texans and we’ll play anybody anywhere at any time.”

Tarleton will start at home on Thursday, Sept. 2 against Northeastern State before hitting the road for three straight games at Central Oklahoma on Sept. 11, Northwestern State (La.) on Sept. 18 and Abilene Christian on Sept. 25.

The Texans will return home for Family Weekend on Oct. 2 before returning to the road for two games at West Texas A&M on Oct. 9 and Texas A&M-Commerce Oct. 16.

Tarleton will catch a break and will host three of its last four games at home including Texas A&M-Kingsville for Homecoming on Oct. 23, Incarnate Word on Nov. 6 and Eastern New Mexico on Nov. 13. The other game will be on the road at

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The Texans have several returners at the wide receiver position, but it is possible that most of the production will be new names to Tarleton fans. With the wide-open offense the Texans run, some sets have as many as five or six different players who can catch the ball off the line or backfield.

“This group of players is going to bring speed,” Fowler said.

“We’ll have seven kids offensively that run in the 4.4s in the 40.

We also have lots of height. These guys can run and go up and catch the football. We wanted to go get guys across the board that the quarterbacks can throw to.”

Returning corps members include Devon Gray (5-9, 176, jr, Phoenix, Ariz.), Jamal Mays (5-11, 180, jr, Pflugerville), Arthur Buckingham (5-11, 180, jr, Pilot Point) and Lance Clark (6-2, 210, sr, Celina). Some of the new faces that should contribute to the 2010 expectations are Bola Omisanya ((6-1, 180, jr, Deer Park), Will Randle (6-1, 180, jr, Houston), Saalim Hakim (6-2, 195, jr, Atlanta, Ga.), Charles Stermer (5-11, 190, fr, Round Rock) and Jeken Frye (5-10, 160, soph, El Paso).

“We want to have a receiving corps that they can’t say, ‘I’m going to go out and stop this guy,’” Fowler said. “We want to keep the defenses honest and make them play one-on-one matchups. There haven’t been a lot of the four-wide packages here since Coach [Todd] Whitten left, but fans will see them this year.”

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There has to be someone to get the ball to the rest of the offense, and a strong list of quarterbacks line up to do just that.

Tarleton brought in University of Tennessee transfer Nick Stephens (6-5, 230, jr, Flower Mound) to add to redshirt freshmen Aaron Doyle (6-2, 218, Evant) and Jackson Crawley (6-3, 210, Dallas) as well as senior Casey Page (5-11, 185, Hereford).

“We are going to miss Scott Grantham because he is a winner and a guy with great character,” Fowler said. “However, we get in Nick Stephens a guy that started in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He understands the game and is one of the tops in the country – you’ve got to be excited about that.

“And we are, but we’ve got some other guys that can do a great job in there for us as well,” Fowler continued. “Casey Page knows our offense. He knows where to throw the ball. The guy that I’m really excited about, and I think the fans in Stephenville and those of Tarleton will be excited about is a kid named Aaron Doyle. He is actually the eighth guy on our offense that can run a 4.4 40. He’ll run the Wildcat package for us. He’s going to run the football, and he can throw it, too. He is a competitor. I am really excited about getting Aaron on the field and see what he can do with the ball in his hands.”

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LT 67 Jonathan Arnold 54 Shawn Wyatt

WR 81 Jamal Mays 85 Saalim Hakim

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LG 58 Bubba Wagner 53 Zac Munro

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C 73 Mike Hernandez 77 Chris Burnett

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RB 22 Evan Robertson 4 Jerome Regal

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RT 78 Adrian Campbell 79 Teavis Durgin

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(6-0, 185, jr, Katy) at weak-side safety that did a great job for us in the spring. However, the guy to watch in the secondary is Dashaun Phillips (5-11, 165, fr, Duncanville). He’ll play our field corner as a redshirt freshman. He’s got wonderful feet, and I’m really excited about what Dashaun brings to the table.

“We have a guy named Devin McDowell (5-11, 180, sr, Garland) that transferred from Iowa State that will come in and give us some snaps. Sam Cole (5-9, 180, sr, Folsom, Calif.) will be back to play as well. Our secondary is probably the thinnest

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brought in will hopefully help.

“Coach Carey has not had a fair shake with the offensive line over the last few years because of the injuries. We got beat up, and we didn’t have a lot of depth. We knew we needed to address that in the offseason, and I feel we did that. In that past, the opponent of Tarleton has gotten physically beaten up front, and we want to make sure that happens and we get back to the tradition of what Tarleton has up front.”

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“I believe we will be very strong defensively, and if we can get the guys to believe in the system, fans will see an agressive defense, too,” Fowler said.

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The Texan secondary has one of the best defensive backs in the LSC in Lonnie Buchanan. Buchanan (6-2, 210, sr, Greenville, Miss.), a first team all-LSC South Division member last year, will be joined by second team member Brandon Johnson (5-9, 186, sr, Giddings).

“With Lonnie and Brandon roaming back there, it gives a chance to defend any passing attack in the country,” Fowler said.

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When Fowler took the job at Tarleton as the head coach, one of his vows was to make sure the depth at the offensive line got deeper – and bigger. And he has done just that.

The Texans’ total average of the top 10 players on the depth chart is six-foot, three and ¾ inches and 314 pounds. The starting lineup measures an average of six-foot, two and a half inches and 300 pounds, and the head coach is excited about the line.

“Our offensive line is different from what it has been in the past,” Fowler said. “We’ll be very big up front. We worry about depth, and we have got to do a good job as a coaching staff monitoring how we go. We get Mike Hernandez (6-2, 300, sr, Smithson Valley) back to play center for us. He was a starter two years ago, and he’ll be a senior. We have an all-conference player back in Bubba Wagner (6-4, 300, sr, San Antonio) who can play all five positions. We have Adrian Campbell (6-6, 320, jr, Richardson) that played for us last year, and we have guys like Shawn Wyatt (6-5, 315, jr, Smithson Valley), Solomon Orr (6-7, 375, jr, Mesa) and Teavis Durgin (6-6, 365, fr, Mobile, Ala.) who are transferring in to play with us. Josh Martin (6-0, 285, sr, Smithson Valley) is a great player in there as well.

“We have a lot of things we can do offensively up front,” Fowler continued. “That’s where it starts. We can glitter all that up in the backend, but our offensive production is going to start and finish with those big guys up front.”

Over the last few seasons, the offensive line has suffered from injury after injury, and Fowler believes the depth they

Since the new head coach has spent the last two years directing the Texan defense, Fowler, who will continue to coach the defensive backs, has handed the coordinator title to linebacker coach Henry Cofer.

Cofer and Fowler are joined on the defensive coaching staff by defensive line coaches Chris Mineo and Don Jones while the rovers will be coached by Jacob Martin. Former Texan letterman Carl Turner returns to help Fowler coach the defensive backs.

Despite a couple of new faces on the staff, fans will not see a change in what has been one of the best defenses in the conference.

“Nothing has changed defensively,” Fowler said. “Not what we will do, not how we will call the game, not how we game plan – nothing will change. I believe we will be very strong defensively, and if we can get the guys to believe in the system, fans will see an aggressive defense on the field every Saturday.”

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part of our football team. We have some young kids that I’m going to see what they’ll do, but we don’t have much depth with big names behind them. It’s hard to recruit guys when you have so many starters returning and returning all-conference players, but our top eight will be pretty good. I like what we’ll be able to do with them.”

going to be hard to replace him. However, we have Corey White (6-1, 220, sr, Dallas) stepping in with wonderful talent, but he is untested. We also have Damian Perkins (5-11, 225, jr, Hallsville) who is transferring from Stephen F. Austin. He was a preseason All-American there a couple of years ago. He is in great shape, and we are going to see what he can do to help us here.

“We have some other guys that should play for us, but we are going to have to get them adjusted to the system,” Fowler said.

Another name set to play for the Texans is redshirt freshman Julius Hurndon (5-11, 195, Daingerfield)

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Returning to lead the linebackers is the leading tackler from the 2009 season, Matt Knicky. Knicky (6-1, 218, jr, Cedar Park) recorded 36 solo and 62 assisted tackles for 98 total stops. He tallied nine tackles for a loss of minus-34 yards as a sophomore, including two sacks for minus-21 yards. He also pulled down three interceptions, recovered two fumbles, forced a fumble and had four pass breakups and seven passes defended. And he was just named honorable mention All-LSC South Division.

“Returning for the linebacking corps – Matt Knicky, and Matt Knicky,” Fowler quipped. “The energy he plays with, the belief in himself and the system. Matt is a wonderful player that I thought was the best linebacker in the conference a year ago. Marcus Phillips [the 2009 LSC South Division Linebacker of the Year] was a great player, too. I thought we had the best two linebackers in the conference. We lose Marcus, and it is

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DT 98 Brian Ford 92 Michael Washington

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DE 90 Jacob Rowe 10 Anthony Gonzales

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The Rovers are an extension of the linebacking corps that moves around the football field for the Texans.

Set to play for the Texans at the rover position is Cassius Bradley (5-10, 185, jr, Caldwell) and Blair Johnson (6-0, 195, soph, Mesquite).

“Those two guys will do a great job for us at the rover position,” Fowler said. “There are some other guys we can move to field that spot on our defense. You have to be versatile to player there, and both Cassius and Blair give us some good depth at this position.”

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The 2009 special teams had a very “special” year. Garrett Lindholm nailed important field goals, including a 64-yard NCAA Division II playoff record kick to send the second round playoff game at Texas A&M-Kingsville into overtime. He also had a great year on kickoffs while several other players were key in the playoff run.

However, mostly new faces will see playing time for the Texans on the special teams. Blake Wiest (6-1, 170, fr Henrietta) and Jerry Owens (5-11, 200, fr, Mesquite) will kick and punt for the purple and white, respectively. Shawn Lawson (6-0, 240, Lake Travis) will be the deep snapper for Tarleton heading into the season. Buckingham will also return as the holder.

“I am confident in the kickers that we have,” Fowler said.

“It is hard to replace Garrett Lindholm, Kyle Hopf, Steve Arnold and deep snapper Kyle Piercefield. However, each time these guys kick the ball, they are gaining experience, and I believe they will be able to do what we need them to do – this year and in the years to come.”

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The Texans were picked to finish fourth in the 2010 LSC South Division Preseason Poll. The Texans were also left out of the American Football Coaches Association preseason poll after finishing last season ranked No. 10.

“I think maybe people look at what we lost from last year,” Fowler said. “I will use that as a motivational tool for our kids, and I will use that as a motivational tool for Cary Fowler who understands where this program has been. Our job is to take the next step for all the players and coaches who have worn the purple and white in the past.

“I have the biggest honor in the world to be the head football coach at Tarleton,” Fowler said. “My job every day is to honor this program exactly the way it was built. That’s what bothers me about our program not being recognized in the polls.

We know the expectations are high, and the only way we are going to be successful and reach our own goals and expectations is to become a family. Not just a family of guys playing this year, but of everyone who has worn a purple and white jersey.

We will be successful. We will be family.”

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Possibly the biggest name most fans will recognize on the defensive line returning is Jamaal Steamer (6-2, 252, sr, Temple). The defensive end was granted an extra year from the NCAA, and the senior graduated from Tarleton in August 2010, and he will be working on his master’s while playing his final college football season.

“We are excited about Jamaal’s leadership,” Fowler said. “His demeanor to graduate from college and then have the discipline to play football while doing grad school is great. He is going to be very productive in society once he leaves here. And anytime you can have a all-conference and all-region player back, it is a nice lick for the Texans.”

Steamer will be joined by letterman Jacob Rowe (6-3, 238, sr, Alvarado) on the defensive line as the only returning starters.

“Jacob is on the AllState Good Works Team from a year ago as one of the Top 12 human beings in college football, and that’s really all you have to say about him. He is a winner. He gives you everything he has on every play. He is a great leader, and we are going to build things around Jacob’s leadership.”

Joining those two Texans will be several new faces, including Jason Billings (6-3, 290, jr, Nocona) who will flip from the offensive line to the defensive line. Also on the twodeep for the line is Brian Ford (6-2, 285, jr, Houston), Anthony Gonzales (6-5, 250, jr, Copperas Cove), Michael Washington (6-3, 255, jr, Cedar Hill), Daniel Mena (6-1, 325, fr, New Caney) and Logan Johnson (6-1, 220, jr, Brenham).

“Logan is going to be a great addition to our team, and it is needed because we took a hit in the defensive line from last year,” Fowler said. “We will look different because we won’t be near as big on the defensive line, but we are offsetting that by adding quickness and strength. Daniel Mena is the strongest football player or powerlifter in the state of Texas history. He bench pressed 530 pounds and squatted 820. He’s got great feet and will be a plugger for us. Brian Ford will also add a lot for us. We feel pretty good about the guys we have in the defensive line role. We will play by committee, but I believe we will be effective.”

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Three Academic All-Americans

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Preseason Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 10

Name Pos. Brandon Johnson CB Damian Perkins RB/LB Nick Stephens QB Jerome Regal RB Devon Gray WR Cassius Bradley DB Lonnie Buchanan DB Jeken Frye WR Devin McDowell DB Anthony Gonzales DE Corey White LB Casey Page QB Lance Clark WR Julius Hurndon LB Aaron Doyle QB Jackson Crawley QB Randall Henderson LB/S Kevin O’Neal LB Jake Fenske QB Blair Johnson DB Blake Wiest K/P Dashaun Phillips DB Evan Robertson RB Brandon Lowery RB/WR Logan Johnson DE/LB Cole Stokes WR Sam Cole DB Matt Cole WR Terrence Henry CB Garrett Hughes LB Miran Cullom WR Charles Moore DB Eddie Brown RB Jerry Owens K/P Alex Anderson LB Kenyin Thompson DB Jeremy Dickey DB Devin Figures DB Clark Renfro WR Matt Knicky LB Trayveon Davis DB Luke Hyde LB Jerod Cochran RB Kenneth Travis RB Stacey Whitaker DB Lou Earnst TE Tanner Maher TE Matt McBride LB Jamaal Steamer DE

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Wt. Yr. Exp. 186 sr 3L 225 jr Tr 230 jr Tr 185 fr HS 176 jr 1L 185 jr Tr 210 sr 1L 160 soph Tr 180 jr Tr 250 jr Tr 220 sr 1L 185 jr 2L 210 jr 1L 195 fr RS 218 fr RS 210 fr RS 180 fr HS 235 jr Tr 195 soph 1L 195 soph 1L 170 fr HS 165 fr RS 185 jr 1L 185 fr HS 220 jr Tr 185 fr HS 180 sr 1L 180 sr Tr 185 jr Tr 190 fr HS 165 fr HS 180 fr HS 165 soph 1L 200 fr HS 225 fr HS 190 fr HS 195 fr HS 185 fr HS 185 fr HS 218 jr 2L 188 soph 1L 215 fr HS 195 fr RS 210 sr 2L 180 fr HS 240 fr HS 250 sr 1L 220 fr RS 252 sr 3L

Hometown (College) Giddings Hallsville (Stephen F. Austin) Flower Mound (Tennessee) Namaan Forrest Phoenix, Ariz. (Coffeyville CC) Caldwell (Blinn JC) Greenville, Miss. (Miss. Delta CC) El Paso Irvin (Texas-El Paso) Garland (Iowa State) Copperas Cove (Blinn JC) Dallas Madison (Trinity Valley) Hereford Celina (Independence CC) Daingerfield Evant Woodrow Wilson Crandall New Orleans, La. (Compton CC) Round Rock McNeil Mesquite North Henrietta Duncanville Pflugerville (North Texas) Sasche HS Brenham (Blinn JC) Stephenville Folsom, Calif. (American River JC) Folsom, Calif. (North Dakota) Katy (Blinn JC) Daingerfield Nevada Community Carrollton R.L Turner Galveston Ball Mesquite North Wills Point Munday Liberty Jefferson Birdville Cedar Park Arlington Seguin Smithson Valley Grandview Rosebud Lott Jacksonville Rowlett Mountclair, Calif. (Fullerton JC) Allen Temple

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Alphabetical Roster 32 Alex Anderson 71 Aaron Arbuckle 67 Jonathan Arnold 94 Dontreyl Beckham 69 Hunter Belomy 62 Patrick Bettiol 89 Jason Billings 6 Cassius Bradley 30 Eddie Brown 7 Lonnie Buchanan 82 Arthur Buckingham 77 Chris Burnett 78 Adrian Campbell 91 Michael Cannings 13 Lance Clark 40 Jerod Cochran 26 Matt Cole 25 Sam Cole 16 Jackson Crawley 56 Thomas Curry 28 Tay Davis 38 Trayveon Davis 35 Jeremy Dickey 15 Aaron Doyle 79 Teavis Durgin 43 Lou Earnst 18 Jake Fenske 36 Devin Figures 98 Brian Ford 48 James Freeman 66 Colt Friedrich 10 Anthony Gonzales 99 Juan Gonzales 60 Joshua Graves 5 Devon Gray 64 Justin Grisham 85 Saalim Hakim 16 Randall Henderson 27 Terrence Henry 55 Mike Hernandez 14 Julius Herndon 28 Garrett Hughes 39 Luke Hyde 93 Cory Jackson 19 Blair Johnson 1 Brandon Johnson 24 Logan Johnson 57 Jerrell Jones

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Preseason Roster Alphabetical Roster 63 Blake Jordan 59 Levi Kirkland 37 Matt Knicky 52 Shawn Lawson 72 Lucas Love 23 Brandon Lowery 44 Tanner Maher 88 Paul Mansfield 50 Josh Martin 51 Ryan Martin 81 Jamal Mays 45 Matt McBride 9 Devin McDowell 95 Daniel Mena 29 Charles Moore 53 Zac Munro 51 Brian Ngwa 17 Kevin O’Neal 86 Bola Omisanya 68 Solomon Orr 31 Jerry Owens 12 Casey Page 2 Damian Perkins 87 Bradley Peschke 21 Dashaun Phillips 47 Nick Pike 80 Will Randle 4 Jerome Regal 36 Clark Renfro 22 Evan Robertson 90 Jacob Rowe 46 Jamaal Steamer 3 Nick Stephens 83 Charles Stermer 88 Stetson Stockard 24 Cole Stokes 70 O’Chea Thomas 33 Kenyin Thompson 41 Kenneth Travis 97 Cole Vitolo 61 Tyler Wade

42 Stacey Whitaker 11 Corey White 20 Blake Wiest 54 Shawn Wyatt

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58 Bubba Wagner 92 Michael Washington

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Hometown (College) Paradise Liberty Smithson Valley Smithson Valley Arlington Mansfield Timberview Lake Travis (Blinn JC) Crawford Smithson Valley (Blinn JC) Smithson Valley Pflugerville Connall Everman San Antonio (Cisco JC) Robinson Fort Worth Fossil Ridge Paris College Station A&M Consolidated Graham Dallas Baptist Schulenburg McKinney Mesa (Cisco JC Whitney Rowlett Canadian Van Alstyne Fort Worth Richardson Berkner (Butler JC) Mobile, Ala. (Coffeyville CC) Houston Hastings (Bakersfield CC) Pflugerville Pilot Point Round Rock Smithson Valley Atlanta, Ga. (Palomar CC) Deer Park (Blinn JC)

Giddings Aledo Orangefield (Sam Houston State) Nocona Alvarado Nacogdoches Cedar Hill (Trinity Valley CC) Allen Carrolton Newman Smith New Caney (New Mexico) Wichita Falls Rider Houston (Blinn JC) Arlington Seguin

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Name Pos. Nick Pike LB James Freeman DB Josh Martin OL Ryan Martin OL Brian Ngwa LB Shawn Lawson DS Zac Munro OL/DL Shawn Wyatt OL Mike Hernandez OL Thomas Curry LB Jerrell Jones OL Bubba Wagner OL Levi Kirkland LB Joshua Graves OL Tyler Wade OL Patrick Bettiol OL Blake Jordan OL Justin Grisham DL Colt Friedrich DL Jonathan Arnold OL Solomon Orr OL Hunter Belomy OL O’Chea Thomas DL Aaron Arbuckle LB Lucas Love OL Chris Burnett OL Adrian Campbell OL Teavis Durgin OL Will Randle WR Jamal Mays WR Arthur Buckingham WR Charles Stermer WR Will McLane TE Saalim Hakim WR Bola Omisanya WR Bradley Peschke TE Stetson Stockard WR Paul Mansfield TE Jason Billings DL Jacob Rowe DE Michael Cannings DB Michael Washington DT Cory Jackson DE Dontreyl Beckham DT Daniel Mena DT Cole Vitolo DL Brian Ford DT Juan Gonzales DE

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Roster by Class Seniors (12) Lonnie Buchanan Sam Cole Matt Cole Mike Hernandez Brandon Johnson Tanner Maher Jacob Rowe Jamaal Steamer Kenneth Travis Bubba Wagner Corey White

Zac Munro Bola Omisanya Kevin O’Neal Solomon Orr Casey Page Damian Perkins Bradley Peschke Will Randle Evan Robertson Nick Stephens Michael Washington Shawn Wyatt

Juniors (33) Jonathan Arnold Jason Billings Cassius Bradley Arthur Buckingham Adrian Campbell Michael Cannings Lance Clark Brian Ford Anthony Gonzales Joshua Graves Devon Gray Saalim Hakim Terrence Henry Logan Johnson Levi Kirkland Matt Knicky Shawn Lawson Paul Mansfield Josh Martin Jamal Mays Devin McDowell

Sophomores (8) Hunter Belomy Eddie Brown Trayveon Davis Jake Fenske Jeken Frye Blair Johnson Jerrell Jones Tyler Wade

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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Freshman (45) Alex Anderson Aaron Arbuckle Dontreyl Beckham Patrick Bettiol Chris Burnett Jerod Cochran Jackson Crawley Thoomas Curry Tay Davis Jeremy Dickey Aaron Doyle

Teavis Durgin Lou Earnst Devin Figures James Freeman Colt Friedrich Juan Gonzales Justin Grisham Randall Henderson Garrett Hughes Julius Hurndon Luke Hyde Cory Jackson Blake Jordan Lucas Love Brandon Lowery Ryan Martin Matt McBride Will McLane Daniel Mena Charles Moore Brian Ngwa Jerry Owens Dashaun Phillips Nick Pike Jerome Regal Clark Renfro Charles Stermer Stetson Stockard Cole Stokes O’Chea Thomas Kenyin Thompson Cole Vitolo Stacey Whitaker Blake Wiest

Pronunciation Guide Player..................................................... Pronunciation Aaron Arbuckle.....................air - uhn ARE - buck - uhl Dontreyl Beckham.............. don - TRAIL BECK - uhm Hunter Belomy................HUNT - ehr BELL - oh - mee Patrick Bettiol.......................... pat - rick BET - ee - ole Cassius Bradley..........................CASS - ee - us bradley Chris Burnett..................................... chris BURN - ette Miran Cullom......................... MY - ruhn CUHL - luhm Trayveon Davis........................ TRAY - vee - ohn davis Teavis Durgin..................TEE - aye - vis DUHR - gehn Jake Fenske................................................. jake FENCE - key Colt Friedrich................................................ colt FRED - rick Jeken Frye.......................................................juh - KEN FRY Devon Gray.................................................... DEV - uhn gray Justin Grisham..................................just - uhn GRISH - uhm Saalim Hakim..................................sah - LEEM ha - KEEM Jerrell Jones....................................................JUH - rehl jones Matt Knicky...........................................matt NICK - ee Tanner Maher.......................................... tanner MAHR Jamal Mays...................................... JAH - mall MAYS Daniel Mena.................................... dan - yel MEN - ah Zac Munro........................................... zac MUHN - roh Brian Ngwa...................................... BRY - uhn GWAH Bola Omisanya................ BO - lah OH - miss - ahn - ya Solomon Orr........................... SAUL - oh - mahn OAR Bradley Peschke............................bradley PEHSH - key Will Randle.......................................... will RAN - duhl Jerome Regal..............................jehr - rome REE - gahl Jacob Rowe.................................................. jacob ROH Jamaal Steamer............................... JAH - mall steamer Charles Stermer.................... char - uhls STEHR - muhr Stetson Stockard...................STET - son STOCK - ahrd O’Chea Thomas.......................... OH - shay thom - ahs Kenyin Thompson...................KEN - yuhn thomp - son Cole Vitolo.................................... cole vee - TOH - loh Blake Wiest..............................................blake WEEST

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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CARY FOWLER HEAD COACH | FIRST SEASON | THIRD SEASON AT TARLETON

When it comes to passionate leadership, Tarleton State University found the right man to define such a role as its new head football coach when it hired Cary Fowler.

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owler, who served as the Texans’ interim head coach after Sam McElroy left to take the defensive line coaching position at Texas Tech on Feb. 3 of this season, spent the previous two seasons as the defensive coordinator at Tarleton. He will be the school’s 12th head coach since the University became a four-year institution.

“Cary Fowler has done a tremendous job in his time at Tarleton State University, both as the defensive coordinator and the interim head coach,” Reisman said. “I have had the opportunity to evaluate him in a leadership position, and I have been very impressed with the way he has handled the football program in all phases, from recruiting and academics to conduct and organization. I feel like he can lead this team to the next level.”

Reisman said the search committee was very impressed with Fowler, as was the athletic administration.

“I think we picked the right man to lead this program, and I have every confidence in him as our new head football coach,” Reisman said. “Coach Fowler will make a positive impact on our football program. He has his priorities in order as a coach. He is a man of faith whose first commitment to the program is to build the academics. He also wants to recruit players with character that will represent Tarleton in a positive manner and be committed to graduate.

“Cary Fowler has paid his dues as an assistant coach, and I am impressed with his philosophy and energy and the direction he wants to move this program,” Reisman said. “Our program is in excellent shape, and by hiring Coach Fowler, we keep the consistency of our players and staff to make a run at another championship season.”

This will be the first head coaching position for the new skipper after Fowler has served as the interim head coach on three different occasions, including at Tarleton, Midwestern State and Murray State.

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coaching experience to handle a Top 10 program,” Fowler said.

“I have worked toward being a head coach since I was a young kid, and to get the opportunity to be the head coach at Tarleton State University is a tremendous honor.”

The Hopkinsville, Kentucky native said he is anxious to get started in the full-time role as the new head coach.

“You work hard your whole life for something, and when it comes, there is an excited nervousness,” Fowler said. “It’s like the feeling you get just before kickoff. That is the feeling I have right now.”

Fowler came to Tarleton after spending the previous seven seasons at Midwestern State as the defensive coordinator. He made the move to Tarleton because he felt like he could help further his career.

“I thought this would help broaden my opportunity to prepare to be a head coach,” Fowler said. “Plus, we couldn’t beat Tarleton, so I thought I might as well join them. The tradition here at Tarleton is also incredible.”

Tarleton finished the 2000-09 decade as the winningest team in the Lone Star Conference. Tarleton has claimed 10 straight winning seasons and was 80-33 in the first decade of the century. The Texans have claimed two LSC conference title and five division titles in the last 10 seasons, but Fowler believes the pressure lies more from within than from those associated with the program.

“I have been a part of the two winningest programs in the

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daughters, Sophi and Cari-Bella

Coaching History

2010-present................................................. Tarleton

Head Coach 2008-09......................................................... Tarleton

Defensive Coordinator 2001-07.......................................... Midwestern State

Defensive Coordinator 2001 following season.................... Midwestern State

Interim Head Coach 2000.......................................................Murray State

Outside Linebackers, Special Teams,

Recruiting Coordinator

1997.......................................................Murray State Secondary, Recruiting Coord., Academic Advisor 1995-96..................................................Murray State

Restrictive Duties, Cornerbacks

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2008 2009

Midwestern State.....................................7-4 Midwestern State.....................................7-4 Midwestern State.....................................7-3 Midwestern State.....................................8-3 Midwestern State.....................................6-4 Midwestern State ..................................10-3 Midwestern State ....................................8-3 Tarleton ...................................................8-3 Tarleton .................................................10-3

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“Cary Fowler is one of the bright young minds in college football today. As a young, entry level coach for me at Murray State University you could tell that big things lay in store for Cary. He is an outstanding coach, mentor and recruiter but an even better human being. Tarleton State University should be proud to have such a man leading their program.”

– Denver Johnson, Colorado Assistant Coach

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“Cary Fowler has deserved to be a head coach for a long time. I’m excited about him having that opportunity. Tarleton State has a great tradition and I know he will do well. They have great people there and a lot of support with their administration. His enthusiasm, his love of the game and his relationship with the players will show on the field. Those guys will do well and he will take that program to new heights.”

– Sam McElroy, Texas Tech Defensive Line Coach

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LSC over the past decade,” Fowler said. “Between them, I have been on staffs that have coached teams to seven division titles and three conference championships as well as making playoff appearances. Prior to that, I coached for a team that won three Ohio Valley Conference championships. I am accustomed to winning.

“I want to put pressure on us to win the national championship,” Fowler continued. “When it may happen, I don’t know, but I don’t ever want to settle for the LSC title. I think that should just be an attainable step on the way to winning a national title. No program can put more pressure on me than I put on myself to do what I can to help Tarleton State accomplish that goal.”

Last season, Fowler helped the Texans to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs and to a share of both the LSC Championship and the LSC South Division title. The Texan defense led the conference for most of the season and finished third in the LSC in total defense (323.4) and scoring defense (20.9). Tarleton was second in pass defense (21.61) and in interceptions (20). Tarleton was first in the league in opponents’ fourth-down conversions (22.2 percent) and second in opponents’ third-down conversions (30.2 percent).

In 2008, the Texan defensive coordinator directed a defense that was No. 1 in the league in scoring defense, allowing just 21.8 points per game. The Texans were second overall in total defense with 319.3 yards per outing while the pass defense topped the LSC after allowing just 196.9 yards through the air.

In 2007 at MSU, Fowler led the No. 1 total defense in the LSC, allowing just 294.2 yards per game. The Mustangs had the top-ranked rushing defense, allowing just 93.9 yards rushing per outing, and the third-ranked passing defense, giving up just 200.3 yards per contest through the air. MSU was also the best scoring defense in the LSC, allowing just 18.6 points per game.

Prior to joining the staff at MSU, Fowler spent nine years of association with the Murray State University football program.

Fow ler, who has made a name for himself by annually constructing one of the top defenses in the LSC, was selected as the NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005. The award, which was first presented in 1997, honors assistant coaches that excel in community service, commitment to the student-athlete, on-field coaching success and AFCA professional organization involvement. Fowler has been in tune with each during his collegiate coaching career.

While on the Texan staff, Fowler has spent time speaking to community groups such as the Kiwanis and Optimist Clubs. He has also spent time helping the football team with community service projects such as Meals on Wheels, Foster Home events and been involved with Refuge – a weekly Bible study at Harvey Baptist Church.

In Wichita Falls, he was very involved in the community as well, but his accomplishments on the field have been just as noteworthy.

As a prep, he earned all-state honors as a four-year letterwinner on the gridiron while also participating in track and baseball.

After two seasons at Austin Peay State in Clarksville, Tenn., Fowler transferred to Murray (Ky.) State to begin what would be a nine-year relationship with the Racers’ football program.

In 1992 and 1993, he was a standout safety and special teams performer before moving into a graduate assistant role from 1994-96. Fowler’s role would grow into his first full-time coaching job in 1997 when he was put in charge of the Murray State secondary. He became recruiting coordinator later that year before becoming the linebackers and free safety coach in 1999.

During his four seasons as a full-time coach at Murray State, Fowler coached two All Americans in cornerback Willie Hampton (1998) and safety Beau Guest (2000).

Fowler continued his coaching successes at Midwestern State as the defensive coordinator in 2001 where he coached a pair of All-Americans including linebacker Columbus Wooley and safety Germont Jackson.

Fowler earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Murray State in 1994.

Fowler married the former Shanan Dunn in June of 2002. The couple are the proud parents of two daughters: Sophi and Cari-Bella.

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SCOTT CAREY

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Hometown.................................. Killeen High School............Killeen High School College............................. Tarleton (‘97) Family.......................Engaged, Danielle

Coaching History

2009-Present............................Tarleton

Offensive Coordinator 2006-08....................................Tarleton

Offensive Line 2002-2005................... Colorado Mines

Offensive Line 2000-2002................. Northeastern State

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2000 Northeastern State 2001 Northeastern State

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2002 2003 2004 2005

Colorado Mines Coloado Mines Colorado Mines Colorado Mines

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cott Carey was named the Texans’ offensive coordinator in January of 2009, and the Tarleton alumnus is in his fifth year as the offensive line coach for the Texans.

Carey, a four-year letterman for the Texans who played from 1994-97 before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and sport studies, has coached the offensive line for his alma mater since the 2006 spring semester.

“I am excited to be coaching for my alma mater,” Carey said. “There has been a great reputation built for the football program, and I am pleased to be a part of this great program again.”

In his first season as the offensive coordinator, Carey directed an attack that averaged 386.2 yards per game, including 242.9 yards through the air and 143.3 yards on the ground. The Texans reached the 2009 playoffs and went two rounds deep while claiming a share of both the Lone Star Conference and the LSC South Division titles. The offense had two prolific running backs in Evarn Robertson (894 yards) and Roderick Smith (775 yards).

Quarterback Scott Grantham threw for 2,985 yards and 19 touchdowns last season as well.

For the last four seasons, the Texan offensive line blocked for one of the best running back corps in the Lone Star Conference. In 2008, the Texans averaged 187.2 yards rushing per game, a mark that was second in the LSC. Tarleton averaged 375.5 yards per game in total offense last season as well, and the Texan line allowed just 13 sacks for 87 yards in 2008, also second in the league. Smith was second in the LSC in rushing yards per game

with 93.1 yards per outing and was named a First Team All-LSC selection. Offensive guard Devin Livingston was also selected to the first team.

In 2007, the line helped average 452.2 yards per game, including 175.5 yards on the ground and 276.6 yards through the air. Guard Mike Jones and tackle Jimmy Fox were named First Team All-Lone Star Conference honorees while guard Devin Livingston was named a honorable mention selection.

In 2006, the line helped the offense average 370.6 yards per game, including 153.7 yards on the ground and 216.9 yards through the air. The line blocked for the LSC South Division Offensive Back of the Year in Michael Sampson and the South Division Co-Freshman of the Year in Roderick Smith.

After graduating from Tarleton, Carey served as a graduate assistant at Northeastern State from 2000-02 while obtaining his master’s degree.

He then became the offensive line coach at Colorado School of Mines from 2002-05 where he helped the team win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in 2004. While there, he also coached a two-year all-american. Carey was the offensive line coach for the line that blocked for the 2004 Harlon Hill Trophy Winner, the award for the best NCAA Division II football player. He coached the RMAC Offensive Lineman of the Year while also mentoring several all-conference honorees.

Carey is engaged to Danielle Wilhelm, a former graduate assistant for the TexAnn basketball program, and resides in Stephenville.

Favorites

NFL Team.................... Dallas Cowboys NFL Player.......................James Dearth Food............................................. Pizza Drink...................................... Diet Coke Dessert.............................. Cheesecake Snack...............Peanut Butter and Jelly Movie...............................A Man on Fire TV Show...................... History Channel Actor....................... Denzel Washington Actress............................... Jessica Biel Favorite Tarleton Moment..........Coming back to coach at my alma mater!

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Hometown................................... Dallas High School................. Justin F. Kimball College...........Sam Houston State (‘97) Family................... daughter, Krysilynne

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2006-09....................................Tarleton

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1997-2000............. Austin Johnston HS

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2000-2006..................... Pflugerville HS

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and continues to be, a great opportunity for me.”

After attending the University of Arizona for one year, Cofer transferred to Sam Houston State where he lettered three seasons for the Bearkats and graduated in 1997 with a degree in kinesiology. He received all-conference honors while at SHSU.

Cofer served as the defensive coordinator at Austin Johnston High School for four years (1997-2000) before coaching at Pflugerville High School for the next five seasons. While at Pflugerville, he helped coached the 2004 and 2005 Bi-District Champions and area runner-ups. In his five years there, Pflugerville claimed three district championships and he worked with four Division I signees at the runningback position. They made the playoffs all five seasons.

Cofer, who completed his master’s degree at Tarleton in December of 2007, also serves as the professional football contact for the Texan coaching staff.

Cofer has a 10-year-old daughter, Krysilynne.

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2010-Present............................Tarleton

Defensive Coordinator

enry Cofer enters his fourth season at Tarleton where he will serve as the linebackers’ mentor and the defensive coordinator. Prior to his full-time stint for the Texans, Cofer spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Tarleton.

Cofer came to Tarleton with several years of high school experience.

Last year, Cofer coached Marcus Phillips to an All- Lone Star Conference First Team pick in his second season as a full-time coach.

In 2007, Cofer coached the All-LSC First Team selection Vernon Smith after mentoring 2006 LSC South Division Linebacker of the Year Erick Smith who led the team, and was second in the conference, in tackles with 99. The linebacking corps was a huge part of a strong defense that was No. 1 in rushing defense and No. 2 in total defense.

“When I came to Tarleton, I really wanted to gain experience at the collegiate coaching level, and I had a prior relationship with Coach McElroy from Sam Houston State,” Cofer said. “I have a passion for the game of football, and I jumped at the chance to work at a family-oriented institution. This was,

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NFL Team.................... Dallas Cowboys NFL Player...........................Ronnie Lott Food.........................................Seafood Drink................ Strawberry Flavor Juice Dessert.............................. Cheesecake Snack............................................. B&J Movie............................................... Life TV Show...................................... Martin Actor....................... Denzel Washington Actress.............................. Demi Moore Favorite Tarleton Moment....Now: Being named the DC... Before: 65-yard field goal by Garrett LIndholm at TAMUK in first round of 2009 playoffs

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Assistant Coach 2001, 2009 LSC Champions

JUSTIN CARRIGAN

QUARTERBACKS/PASSING GAME COORDINATOR | FIRST SEASON

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The Carrigan File

Hometown............................. Carrollton High School.....R.L. Turner High School College..................... Angelo State (‘03) Family...............................wife, Heather

Coaching History

2010-Present............................Tarleton Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coord.

2009...............................Texas-El Paso

Offensive Assistant 2007-08.....................Midwestern State

Receivers/Passing Game Coord.

Daniel Polk.

In 2008, MSU averaged 319.2 yards per game while the Mustangs averaged 549.4 yards per game in 2007. Polk averaged 322.6 yards per game on his own as a duel-threat quarterback.

The previous season under a two-quarterback system, MSU averaged 436.5 yards per game, including 194.5 yards passing and 242.0 yards per game on the ground.

Carrigan played at Angelo State, where he was a two-time All-LSC safety. He received the school’s Greg Stokes Award in 2000.

As a senior, Carrigan recorded two interceptions, scored a touchdown, recorded 65 total tackles, five tackles for a loss of minus-15 yards, had three pass breakups and receovered two fumbles for 18 yards with two forced fumbles.

He earned his degree in kinesiology in 2003 and is pursuing a master’s degree in the same field.

The Texan coach married the former Heather West on June 14, 2008.

2006............................ Midwestern State

Receivers/Strength and Conditioning 2005............................ Midwestern State

Graduate Assistant

Coaching Record 2005 2006 2007 2008

Midwestern State Midwestern State Midwestern State Midwestern State

2009 Texas-El Paso

6-4 10-3 8-3 6-4 4-8

Favorites

NFL Team.................... Dallas Cowboys NFL Player...........................John Lynch Food.............................................Steak Drink.............................................Water Dessert............................................Any Movie.................................. Pulp Fiction TV Show................................... Seinfeld Favorite Tarleton Moment...............TBD

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

fter spending the last season at Texas-El Paso, Justin Carrigan has been named the quarterbacks coach and the passing game coordinator at Tarleton State University by first-year head coach Cary Fowler.

Last season, Carrigan helped the Miner offense average 428.7 yards per game, including 277.6 yards through the air as he worked with the passing game at UTEP. The starting quarterback had a 130.1 efficiency rating and threw for over 3,300 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Carrigan spent four years at Lone Star Conference South Division rival Midwestern State prior to his stint at UTEP. He was a graduate assistant at MSU in 2005 before being promoted to strength and conditioning/receivers coach. He also served as passing game coordinator for the Mustangs.

At Midwestern State, Carrigan coached one of the most prolific offenses in the Lone Star Conference at the time, including quarterback

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The Mannie File

Hometown...............................Giddings High School........ Giddings High School College....................... Texas State (‘03) Family.......................................... Single

Coaching History

2009.........................................Tarleton

Runningbacks

2007..............................................Mary

Tight Ends/Halbacks 2006............................ East Stroudsburg

Defensive Backs

2009 Review

2005.......................Northeastern (Mass.)

Wide Receivers 2004............................ East Stroudsburg

Wide Receivers

Coaching Record

10-2 2-9

2006 East Stroudsburg

7-4

2007 Mary

7-4

2008 North Dakota

6-4

2009 Tarleton

Conference

2005 Northeastern (Mass.)

History

2004 East Stroudsburg

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Favorites

University

NFL Team........... New England Patriots NFL Player................... Peyton Manning Food.........................................Seafood Drink.......................... Strawberry Crush Dessert.............................. Cheesecake Snack............................... Potato Chips Movie.............................. The Hangover TV Show................................The Office Actor.......... Chris Tucker, Vince Vaughn

and Ben Stiller Actress.....Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry Favorite Tarleton Moment...........Garrett

Lindholm’s 64-yard FG

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

Opponents

2008................................ North Dakota

Runningbacks

team All-Atlantic 10 honors and graduated ranked second in school history in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.

During the 2004 season as a wide receivers coach at ESU, Mannie helped the Warriors lead the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in total offense, scoring offense, passing offense and passing efficiency. He was instrumental in the development of wideout Tim Strenfel, a first team all-conference selection who led the PSAC and finished second in the nation in receiving yards per game (122.0). He was part of the staff that led ESU to an NCAA regional championship game appearance and a 10-2 record, the school’s first 10win season in 26 years.

Mannie worked as a student assistant at his alma mater, Texas State, from 2002-04, coordinating the Bobcats’ offensive and defensive scout teams.

Mannie graduated from Texas State in 2003 with a degree in exercise sports science and a minor in business administration. He graduated with his master’s degree from East Stroudsburg University in 2007.

Mannie is a graduate of Gidding High School in Giddings.

Texan Football

2010-Present............................Tarleton

Wide Receivers

hil Mannie begins his second season with the Texan football program after coming to Tarleton from North Dakota. He will coach the wide receivers this year after coaching the talented and explosive group of running backs on the Texan roster in 2009.

Last season, Mannie helped coach Evan Robertson and Roderick Smith, both of whom eclipsed the 700-yard mark. Robertson led the team with 894 yards rushing on 170 carries with seven touchdowns while Smith recorded 775 yards on 142 carries with nine scores. The Texan rushing offense gained 1,863 yards and scored 26 touchdowns.

Prior to coming to Tarleton, Mannie spent the previous season at UND as the running backs coach. He served as the tight ends and half backs coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. in 2007.

Before his one season at Mary, Mannie was the defensive backs coach at East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University in 2006 where he received a master’s degree in exercise sports science.

Prior to his term at ESU, Mannie served as the wide receivers coach at Northeastern University in Boston in 2005 and at ESU in 2004. While at Northeastern, his pupil, Cory Parks, earned second

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CHRIS MINEO DEFENSIVE LINE | THIRD SEASON

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Mineo File

Hometown.................................Odessa High School......... Permian High School College...................Texas-El Paso (‘06) Family................................ wife, Crystal

children, Cayden, Brailey

and Cai

Coaching History

2008-Present............................Tarleton

Defensive Line 2006-07..........................Texas-El Paso

Graduate Assistant

Coaching Record 2006 Texas-El Paso 2007 Texas-El Paso 2008 Tarleton 2009 Tarleton

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hris Mineo enters his third season at Tarleton and first year as a full-time coach after serving as a graduate assistant coach for the Texans for two seasons. He will be in charge of the defensive line for the second straight year.

Last year, he coached one of the best defensive lines in the Lone Star Conference. He coached Second Team All-LSC South Division selections Ben Taifane and Alonzo Horton and honorable mention members Bryant Bray and Jamaal Steamer.

In 2008, he helped direct Second Team AllLSC South Division selection Jamaal Steamer and honorable mention selection Alonzo Horton - both of which will return to the Texans this season. In 2008, the Texan defensive line tallied 56.5 tackles for loss while the overall defense had 24 sacks.

A four-year defensive lineman at the University of Texas-El Paso, Mineo signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins after college before returning to UTEP as a student assistant in 2006. He became a graduate assistant for the Miners in the spring of 2007 before coming to Tarleton in January of this year.

While at UTEP, Mineo recorded 188 tackles for the Miners, including 84 solo stops.

In 2005, Mineo tallied 20 tackles, including 13

solo stops. He had eight tackles for a loss of minus48 yards, including six sacks for minus-42 yards for the Miners in only five games as a senior. As a junior, the Odessa native was named First Team AllWestern Athletic Conference as a defensive tackle after collecting 50 stops, including 39 solo tackles, leading the defensive line in total stops. He tied for the team lead with eight sacks (minus-34 yards), and he was named the WAC Defensive Player of the Year against San Jose State.

In 2003, Mineo led all Miner defensive linemen with 70 tackles, including 20 solo tackles.

As a redshirt freshman in 2002, he played in all 12 games while making three starts. He was named to the All-WAC Freshman Team chosen by The Sporting News. He was the sixth-leading tackler with 48 stops, including five tackles for a loss of minus-14 yards.

Mineo was a First Team All-District 4-5A offensive tackle and second team all-district defensive end as a senior at Permian High School.

The 2001 graduate of PHS was a three-year varsity letterwinner for the Panthers, and a four-year baseball letterman at pitcher and first base.

Mineo and his wife, Crystal, have three children, Cayden, Brailey and Cai.

NFL Team..................... Miami Dolphins NFL Player................... Demarcus Ware Food............................................. Pizza Drink..................................... Coke Zero Dessert.................... Banana Nut Bread Snack..................Flamin’ Hot Munchies Movie..............................The Blind Side TV Show................................... Seinfeld Actress........................ Jennifer Aniston Favorite Tarleton Moment......... Winning first playoff game when Garrett LIndholm hit the 64-yard field goal to sed the game into overtime

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Favorites

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The Ray File

Hometown......................... Stephenville High School... Stephenville High School College........................ Texas Tech (‘96) Family.......................................... Single

Coaching History

2009....San Angelo Stampede Express Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Opponents

2008............................. Frisco Thunder

Offensive Line

Prior to his time in the Houston area, Ray was the offensive line coach for the Lubbock Gunslingers in 2005, also a member of the NIFL.

Ray spent several years playing football as a both a tackle and a center. From 2001-04, Ray played for the Lubbock Lone Stars from the IFL after playing two seasons with the Bismark Brigade of the NIFL (1999-2000). He also played in the NIFL from 1997-98 with the St. Paul Bulls.

Ray went to high school in Stephenville and helped the Yellow Jackets to a 16-0 season in 1993 as the team claimed the Class 4A State Championships under legendary coach Art Briles.

A 1996 graduate of Texas Tech after spending to years at the school, Ray went to Tarleton in 1994 and 1995. Ray is working on his master’s degree in kinesiology.

2007......................Texas Copperheads

Offensive Line 2006........................Katy Copperheads

Offensive Line

2009 Review

2005....................Lubbock Gunslingers

Offensive Line

Brandon Slay

Coaching History

2010-Present............................Tarleton

Graduate Assistant

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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University

Hometown......................... Georgetown High School... Georgetown High School College............................. Tarleton (‘10) Family......................................Engaged

roster.

Slay, a native of Georgetown, spent three years with the Texans.

In 2009, Slay started in eight games while helping the Texans to the second round of the NCAA playoffs and a share of the Lone Star Conference and LSC South Division titles before suffering a career-ending injury.

In 2008, Slay suffered an injury before the season that knocked him out for the year.

As a sophomore in 2007, Slay started at center

for seven games. Slay saw lots of action on the line for the Texans after redshirting his freshman season in 2006.

In high school, Slay was named second team all-district as a junior before being named first team all-district, first team all-region and third team allstate in his senior season.

Slay graduated in May 2010 from Tarleton with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. A 2006 graduate of Georgetown High School, Slay is working on his master’s degree in the same major.

Slay’s dad, Doak, played at Rice in 1982 and 1983 before playing for the San Diego Chargers in 1984.

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randon Slay moves from the jersey to the whistle this fall to coach the running backs after spending four years on the Texans’

History

RUNNING BACKS | FIRST SEASON

The Slay File

Texan Football

2009-Present............................Tarleton

Assistant Coach

illy Jack Ray enters his second season as an assistant with the Texan football coaching staff after a lengthy career coaching indoor football.

Last year, Ray helped the Texans to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs and a share of both the Lone Star Conference and LSC South Division titles. This season, Ray will coach the tight ends for the Texans.

Prior to coming to Tarleton, Ray was the head coach and defensive coordinator for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football League.

Ray spent the 2008 season as the offensive line coach for the Frisco Thunder, also of the IFL.

In 2006 and 2007, Ray was the offensive line coach in Katy for the Copperheads. In 2007, known as the Texas Copperheads, the team competed in the Arena Football League 2. In 2006, known as the Katy Copperheads, the team played in the National Indoor Football League.

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Carl Turner DEFENSIVE BACKS | FIRST SEASON

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Turner File

Hometown......................... Stephenville High School... Stephenville High School College........................ Texas Tech (‘96) Family.................................Wife, Mayra Children, Camron, C’majae, Carl, Carlos

Coaching History

2010-Present............................Tarleton

Assistant Coach

Tarleton for the 2002 and 2003 seasons. He tallied three interceptions during his two-year stay at TVCC.

In high school, Turner was a first team alldistrict selection as both a junior and senior. He was named the district’s Defensive Back of the Year and was his team’s Most Valuable Player. He pulled in seven interceptions as a junior and added six more in his senior season.

A 2000 graduate of Terrell High School, Turner earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in August of 2006 from Tarleton.

Turner and his wife, Mayra, have four kids, Camron (6), C’majae (5), Carl (3) and Carlos (seven months).

2007-09..............Kaufman High School

Assistant Coach

Don Jones

DEFENSIVE LINE | FIRST SEASON

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The Jones File

Hometown......................... Stephenville High School... Stephenville High School College........................ Texas Tech (‘96) Family...................................Wife, Patty Children, Le and Troy; five grandchildren

Coaching History

2010-Present............................Tarleton

Volunteer Coach 1987-2001........................... Boerne HS

Assistant Coach

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arl Turner returns to the Texans as a coach after spending the last three seasons at Kaufman High School. He will help coach the defensive backs this season, a place he played for the purple and white during his collegiate career.

Turner was an assistant coach at KHS from 2007-10 where he coached both football and track and field. In each sport, the teams won the district championships each year.

In 2008, the team went 10-4 and won the district championship and advanced to the fourth round of the playoffs.

While at Tarleton, Turner played cornerback for the Texans for two seasons.

Turner played two seasons at Trinity Valley Community College before transferring to play at

1981-87............. Lubbock Monterey HS

Assistant Coach 1979-81...........Lubbock Hutchinson JH

Assistant Coach 1978-79.............................Hubbard HS

Head Coach Spent 36 years as a ISD coach, including three stops as a head coach at the high school level

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on Jones returns to the sidelines in his first season with the Texans as a volunteer coach coaching the defensive line for Tarleton.

Jones spent 36 years as a coach at the junior high and high school levels in Texas, dating back to the 1965 season when he was a head coach for the 8th grade at Atkins Junior High in Lubbock. Jones coached Curtis Jordan who went on to play for the Washington Redskins.

He then spent three seasons at Eastland where the team reached the state quarterfinals. The Mavericks were 32-2-1 in his stint from 1969-72.

Jones moved to Taylor where he was an assistant from 1972 to 1975 where the teams went 20-11-1.

He then spent the next few years as a head coach. In 1975, Jones led the team at Muenster to an 8-2 record follwoed by a state quarterfinal appearance in 1976. The team finished with a 10-3 record.

Jones moved to Chico as the head coach in 1977 before going to Hubbard as the head coach in 1978.

Jones, and his wife, Patty, returned to Lubbock for their children to be able to graduate from one school. Jones served as an assistant coach at Hutchinson Junior High from 1979-81 and at Monterey High School in 1981-89.

Jones then moved to Boerne where he

coached at the high school until his retirement in 2001.

During his coaching stints, Jones also coached track and field and soccer.

A graduate of Stephenville High School, Jones attended Tarleton State University before transferring to Texas Tech where he received both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. The coach was a letterman for the track teams at both Tarleton and Texas Tech.

Jones, and his wife, Patty, have two sons and five grandchildren, all of which reside in Stephenville.

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The Martin File

Hometown...................................Celina High School............ Celina High School College.............. Midwestern State (‘09) Family.......................................... Single

Coaching History

assisted tackles. He had three tackles for a loss of minus-18 yards, including one and a half sacks for minus-14 yards. He also had five breakups and a recovered fumble.

Martin played for Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler when Fowler was the defensive coordinator at MSU.

Martin transferred to MSU from Trinity Valley Community College where he played the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He was a preseason JUCO AllAmerican and awas selected to the all-conference team both years.

A 2004 graduate of Celina High School, Martin is working on his master’s degree in kinesiology. While in high school, he helped his team to state championships in 2001 and 2002 with perfect 16-0 records each season.

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Favorites

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

NFL Team.................... Dallas Cowboys NFL Player........................Emmitt Smith Movie....................................... Top Gun TV Show............................... CSI-Miami Favorite Tarleton Moment....... Have lots tops is when Lindholm hit the FG

Conference

Hometown.............................. Granbury High School........Granbury High School College............................. Tarleton (‘84) Family................. Wife, Deslys, children

Adyson, Austin and Adan

History

The Jergins File

May 2000.

Jergins earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tarleton. Rusty and his wife, Deslys, were married November 2001, and the couple spent part of their honeymoon at the Texans’ playoff game in Davis, Calif. They have a daughter, Adyson, and two sons, Austin and Adan.

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SIDELINE COORDINATOR | 15th SEASON ntering his 15th season of assisting the football coaching staff is Rusty Jergins, Tarleton’s Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students.

Jergins, who travels with the team to every game, is responsible for coordinating the Texans’ travel arrangements, and he also organizes the sideline during games.

As Dean of Student Life, Rusty and his staff are responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a variety of programs and services which are designed to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential academically and personally.

Jergins was hired as a graduate assistant for the Division of Student Services in May of 1984 and was named the Peer Advisor Coordinator just one year later. He served in that capacity through June 1988, when his title was changed to Director of Student Activities. He was named Dean of Students in November 1989 and that title was changed again to Dean of Student Life in

Texan Football

2010-Present............................Tarleton

Graduate Assistant

acob Martin joins the Texan coaching staff for the first time this season while working on his master’s degree at Tarleton. He will coach the rovers for the purple and white.

Martin comes to Tarleton from Midwestern State where he played for two seasons. As a senior in 2008, Martin was named honorable mention All-Lone Star Conference as an inside linebacker for the Mustangs. He also was named honorable mention as a junior for MSU.

As a senior for the Mustangs, Martin was second on the team with 63 total tackles, just two behind the leader. Martin had 20 solo and 43 assisted stops, including two and a half tackles for a loss of minus-four yards. He also had a forced fumble.

In his junior season, Martin was second on the team in tackles with 64, including 27 solo and 37

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Cheryl Spellmeier FOOTBALL SECRETARY | 13th SEASON

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Hometown......................Atchison, Kan. High School.........Atchison High School Family........................Husband, Robert,

daughters, Amanda and Cheri

Favorites

NFL Team.................... Dallas Cowboys NFL Player.......Darryl “Moose” Johnson Movie......................Gone with the Wind TV Show........HGTV and Food Network Favorite Tarleton Moment..........The first LSC Championship and Lindholm’s FG

Department.

Spellmeier, and her husban, Robert, have two daughters, Amanda and Cheri. She also has one grandson, C.J., and a granddaughter, Charidee.

Ryan May

HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Spellmeier File

heryl Spellmeier is in her 13th year as secretary for the Texan football program, and the coaches would probably tell much of the success is due to the unending help of “Miss Cheryl.”

In addition to her daily secretarial duties, Spellmeier assists the coaching staff with the coordination of team travel and the organization of recruiting visits. She provides daily support and is the football players’ “mother” away from home something in which she takes great pride.

Spellmeier also assists the athletics department with individual travel coordination for all athletics department personnel as well as helping with the corporate sponsorship program.

Originally from Atchinson, Kan., she has been in Stephenville for 24 years and previously worked for the City Water

Meghan Mitchell

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2009 2009 Review Review

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Zach Shaver

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | DEFENSIVE LINE | WICHITA FALLS

The Texan Football family suffered a tragic loss on Monday, March 29 when Redshirt Freshman Zach Shaver passed away from a head injury suffered during a spring practice.

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ach Shaver, 18, a football player at Tarleton State University passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital-Fort Worth after a head injury suffered Saturday, March 27 during a spring practice.

Shaver, a redshirt freshman from Wichita Falls (Rider High School) who joined the football team in the fall of 2009 as a defensive lineman, was airlifted to the Metroplex hospital from Tarleton’s Memorial Stadium.

Shaver was involved in a routine football play when the freshman fell to the ground. Official reports determined Shaver suffered a traumatic brain injury.

When Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler was the defensive coordinator at Midwestern State, the Shaver family lived close to the Fowlers.

“Zach was a great young man, and I enjoyed watching him grow up over the years,” Fowler said. “This is a very difficult time for the Shaver family and the Texan football family.

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Zach was a great person and teammate, and he was a pleasure to coach. We ask that everyone pray for his friends and family to help them through this difficult situation.”

Shaver was a 2009 graduate of Rider High School where he averaged 70 tackles a season. He was a two-time all-district selection and a Class 4A Honorable Mention All-State honoree.

Shaver was slated to play for the Texans in 2010 and was pushing for a starting role.

Shaver is survived by his parents, Robbie and Jennifer, and a sister, Emily.

A packed house at First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls laughed, cried and said goodbye to No. 96 on April 2, including two busses full of Tarleton football players, coaches and staff who will dearly miss their student, player, peer and friend.

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Offensive Line 6-1 • 290 • JR • 2L McKinney

Hunter Belomy

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2009: Was inactive for the season... 2008: As a true freshman, Brown competed in eight games for the Texans and averaged 7.6 yards per carry... He gained 176 yards on 23 carries and had one touchdown... He averaged 21.9 yards per game... Had a long run of 25 yards... High School: Named all-district return specialist as a junior... Earned first team all-district and first team all-county honors as senior... Personal: 2008 graduate of Galveston Ball High School... Major is undecided... Parents are Carolyn Horn and Eddie Brown, Jr.... Has five siblings... Says he chose Tarleton because it seemed like a good program and felt he could help the team... Birthday is September 14, 1988.

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Arthur Buckingham Wide Receiver 5-11 • 180 • JR• 2L Pilot Point

2009: Was instrumental in a couple of Texan victories in 2009,

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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After spending two seasons on the offensive line for the Texans, Billings will flip sides in 2010 and play on the defensive line, attacking instead of blocking... 2009: Billings played on an offensive line that averaged 286.2 yards per game, incuding 242.9 yards through the air and 143.3 yards on the ground...

2008: Spent the 2008 season on the squad.. 2007: Redshirted during the 2007 season... High School: Earned second team alldistrict honors on the defensive line as a sophomore… Two-time first team all-district defensive lineman… Three-time regional qualifier in the discus… Personal: 2007 graduate of Nocona High School… Major is undecided… Parents are Julie and John Billings… Has one brother, Bryan and one sister, Elizabeth…

Says the person he admires most is his father… Hobbies include

Named a 2010 Consensus Draft Second Team Preseason AllAmerican by the Consensus Draft Services... 2009: Named first team All-Lone Star Conference South Division... Named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Super Region Four Third Team...

Recorded 42 total tackles, including 26 solo and 16 assisted...

Had one and half tackles for minus-four yards... Had two interceptions returned for one yard... Had six pass breakups and eight passes defended... Previous College: Played at Mississippi Delta Community College... Named second team all-state... High School: Named second team all-district... Named a member of the Fearsome 15 - a list of top 15 players in the Mississippi Delta...

Named Offensive Player of the Year... Personal: 2007 graduate of Greenville Weston High School... Son of Lonnie and Shelia Buchanan... Has two siblings, Brandon and Courtney... Major is sports medicine... Birthdate is September 21, 1987.

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Defensive Line 6-3 • 290 • JR• 2L Nocona

Deffensive Back 6-2 • 210 • SR• 1L Greenville, Miss.

(Mississippi Delta CC)

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Lonnie Buchanan

Offensive Line 5-11 • 260 • SOPH• 1L Whitney

2009: Saw limited action for the 2009 Texans... High School: Named Academic All-State, second team all-district in 2007...

Personal: 2008 graduate of Whitney High School... Son of David and Traci Bellomy... Has sister, Macy... Major is business... Birthdate is October 5, 1989.

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Runningback 5-6 • 165 • SOPH• 1L Galveston Ball

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2009: Saw action on the offensive line that averaged 386.2 yards per game... Blocked for a rushing offense that averaged 143.3 yards per game... 2008: Played as a redshirt freshman in 2008 on the offensive line... 2007: Redshirted at Tarleton in 2007... High School: Was named academic all-district... Personal: Graduated from McKinney High School in 2007... Parents are Keith and Mary Arnold... Has thre siblings, Melissa, James and Stephen...

Brother Stephen was a placekicker for the Texans... Father played at Southern Arkansas, brother James played at Hardin-Simmons and Melissa plays soccer at Texas A&M-Commerce... Major is agricultural engineering... Birthdate is August 8, 1988.

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Eddie Brown

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Jonathan Arnold

hunting, fishing and cars… Birthday is December 22, 1988.

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Returners including catching a key pass in the first round playoff game at Texas A&M-Kingsville... He then held the ball for the 64-yard field goal by Garrett Lindholm to send the game into overtime which the Texans eventually won... He also forced a fumble on a kickoff with 12 seconds left in the game against Midwestern State and held the ensuing 55-yard field goal that won the game as time expired... Recorded 17 receptions for 255 yards...

Averaged 15.0 yards per catch and 19.6 yards per game... Served as the holder for the special teams... 2008: Played in 10 games and had one catch for 12 yards as a redshirt freshman... 2007: Redshirted during the 2007 season... High School: Selected as all-district quarterback as a junior and senior... Three-time academic all-district team selection... Recorded 14 touchdowns as a junior and 15 touchdowns as a senior... Personal: 2007 graduate of Pilot Point High School... Major is exercise and sport studies... Parents are Stephanie and Arte Buckingham... Has two siblings, Alyson and Aaron... Says the reason he chose Tarleton was because he liked the coaches and the atmosphere... Believes his best asset to the team is his work ethic… Birthday is May 20, 1989.

Lance Clark

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Wide Receiver 6-2 • 210 • JR• 1L Celina (Independence CC)

2009: Saw action as a junior transfer in 2009... Recorded one assisted tackle on special teams... Previous College: After a redshirt year at Texas Tech, transferred to Independence Community College… As a redshirt freshman, recorded 24 receptions for 400 yards… High School: Named Team Texas Football… Selected as all-region and All-Texoma… Also named All-State and all-district… Personal: 2007 graduate of Celina High School… Son of Dick and Rhonda Clark… Has a sister, Madison… Father played basketball at Michigan State… Dave Clark played football at Fort Hays State… Major is business…

Birthdate October 7, 1988.

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Offensive Line 6-6 • 320 • JR• 1L Richardson Berkner (Butler JC)

2009: Missed the 2009 season with an injury... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Butler County Community College... High School: Played football while in high school...

Personal: 2007 graduate of Richardson Berkner High School...

Son of Jesse and Ruby Campbell... Major is kinesiology... Has two sisters, Kyndra and Tina... Birthdate is January 17, 1989...

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Defensive Back 6-2 • 230 • JR• 2L Nacogdoches

2009: Saw limited action in the defensive backfield... Had one assisted tackle... 2008: Saw limited action as a freshman... High School: Earned second team all-district honors... Was selected as most valuable player... Recorded the second most tackles...

Personal: 2008 graduate of Nacogdoches High School...

Major is business management... Parents are Mable and John Cannings... Has two sisters, Shannon and Faith... Says his career goal is to make it to the NFL... Birthday is September 6, 1989.

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Sam Cole

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Defensive Back 5-9 • 180 • SR• 1L Folsom, Calif.

(American River JC)

2009: Played in nine games... Recorded five total tackles, including two solo and three assisted stops... Had one forced fumble... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from American River College... Named first team all-league as a defensive back as a sophomore in 2008... Played 2006 season and missed 2007 with injury... High School: Named First Team Delta League as a senior defensive back... Personal: 2005 graduate of Folsom High School in Folsom, Calif.... Son of Ron Cole... Has a brother, Matt, and a sister, Jenna... Brother Matt also plays for the Texans this season... Major is kinesiology...

Wants to coach football in high school or college... Birthdate is September 29, 1987.

Trayveon Davis

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Defensive Back 5-11 • 188 • SOPH• 1L Arlington Seguin

2009: Played in six games for the Texans... Recorded five tackles , including one solo and four assisted stops... High School: Named the 2008 Cougar Pride Award winner... Helped team to a district and bi-district championship in both 2005 and 2006 as a sophomore and junior... Personal: 2008 graduate of Juan

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Gavin and Greason... Father Mel Gray played in the NFL from 1984-98 (Detroit Lions, Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles)... Major is criminal justice... Birthdate is April 26, 1989.

Jake Fenske

Mike Hernandez

Quarterback 6-3 • 195 • SOPH• 1L Round Rock McNeil

Offensive Line 6-2 • 300 • SR• 1L Smithson Valley

2009: Did not play because of injury... Previous College: Unanimously selected as first team all-conference... Named first team All-American... Personal: 2003 graduate of Smithson Valley High School... Major is sports medicine... Parents are Diana and Johny Hernandez... Has three brothers, Tim, Aaron and Isaac... Tim played safety at Cisco Junior College... Says his best asset to the team is that he is versatile... Birthday is April 28, 1985.

Joshua Graves Offensive Line 6-2 • 295 • JR• 2L Fort Worth Fossil Ridge

Brandon Johnson

Wide Receiver 5-9 • 176 • JR• 1L Phoenix, Ariz.

(Coffeyville CC)

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Cornerback 5-9 • 186 • SR• 3L Giddings

Will start in the defensive backfield for the Texans... 2009: Named All-Lone Star Conference Second Team... Named to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll... Had 46 total tackles, including 27 solo and 19 assisted stops... Recorded six tackles

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University

2009: Played in all 13 games for the Texans... Was fourth on the team in receiving with 13 catches... Had 168 yards receiving...

Averaged 12.9 yards per catch ad 12.9 yards per game... Had a long reception of 26 yards... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Coffeyville Community College... High School: Played football at Desert Vista High School... Personal: 2007 graduate of Desert Vista High School in Chandler, Ariz.... Son of Mel and Yvette Gray... Has four siblings, Melanie, Drew,

Conference

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2009: Was on the team in 2009.. High School: Named Offensive Back of the Year in 2008... Helped his 2008 baseball team to the district championship... Named first team all-district quarterback and was a first team all-district player in baseball... Named honorable mention all-district in baseball as a sophomore...

Personal: 2008 graduate of North Mesquite High School in Mesquite... Son of Britt and Leslie Johnson... Has two siblings, Bodie and J.B.... Major is marketing/public relations... Hobbies are football, baseball, hunting and fishing... Birthdate is _____.

History

Devon Gray

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Quarterback 6-0 • 195 • SOPH• 1L Mesquite North

2009 Review

2009: Saw action on the offensive line as a sophomore... Helped the offense average 242.9 yards passing and 143.3 yards rushing for a total of 386.2 yards per game... 2008: Saw limited action for the Texans as a freshman... High School: Played for the Fossil Ridge team... Personal: 2008 graduate of Fossil Ridge High School in Keller... Son of John and Debbie Graves... Major is kinesiology... Has two siblings, Julie and Jen... Birthdate is January 2, 1990.

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Blair Johnson

Texan Football

2009: Spent the year on the team in a back-up role... 2008: Redshirted his first year at Tarleton... High School: Played football... Personal: 2008 graduate of McNeil High School in Round Rock... Son of Mark Fenske and Becki Russell... Has six siblings, Zach, Nick, Bailey, Colton, Dayne and Major... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 23, 1989.

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Seguin High School in Arlington... Son of Gregory and Deborah Lawrence... Has one sibling, Kennedi... Uncle, Deon Wordlaw, played basketball at Louisiana Tech... Loves art... Birthdate is May 9, 1990.

2010 Texan Football

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Returners for a loss of minus-27 yards... Had a sack for minus-nine yards...

Led team with four interceptions which were returned for three yards... Had four breakups and eight passes defended... Had a blocked kick... 2008: Named to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll... Was a force in the LSC’s No. 1 pass defense, No. 1 scoring defense and No. 2 overall defense... Recorded 23 solo and 14 assisted tackles as a sophomore for 37 total stops...

Had two tackles for a loss of minus-six yards... Had five pass breakups... Recorded one forced fumble... 2007: Saw action in 10 games... Recorded one solo and eight assisted tackles... Had one fumble recovery with a return of 28 yards... High School: Three-time all-district running back… Two-time all-district defensive back… Selected as an All-Centex defensive back for junior and senior seasons… Named to academic all-state team as a senior… Personal: 2007 graduate of Giddings High School...

Major is kinesiology... Parents are Janelle and Don Johnson...

Has one sister, Brianna (13... Father played at Blinn... Birthdate is August 17, 1989.

Jerrell Jones

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Offensive Line 6-2 • 278 • SOPH• 1L Everman

2009: Saw some action on the line for the Texans in 2009 in the NCAA playoff run... High School: Named second team all-district... Was the Defensive Player of the Year... Recorded 94 tackles... Had seven sacks... Personal: 2009 graduate of Bryan High School... Son of Jerry Tennell and Yolanda Nowlin...

Has seven siblings... Cousin Tyrone Warren plays for the New England Patriots... Major is kinesiology... Wants to be a head coach... Likes to sing... Birthdate is April 30, 1991.

Levi Kirkland

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Linebacker 6-2 • 210 • JR• 2L Robinson

2009: Saw limited time for the Texans... Named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll...

2008: Played in 11 games as a freshman... Recorded one solo and four assisted tackles... High School: Two-time all district selection... Played in 3A state championship game... Recorded over 250 tackles during his two years on varsity... Personal: 2008 graduate of Robinson High School... Major is education...

Parents are Sharon and Gary Hughes... Has three siblings, Cody, Wes and Sarah... Stepfather and uncle both played college football... Says the best things about being a student-athlete is meeting all the people... The person he admires most is his stepfather... Birthday is September 30, 1989.

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Matt Knicky

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Linebacker 6-1 • 218 • JR• 2L Cedar Park

2009: Led the Texans in tackling with 98 total tackles...

Recorded 36 solo and 62 assisted stops... Had nine tackles for a loss of minus-34 yards, including two sacks for minus-21 yards... Had three interceptions and returned them for 34 yards...

Had four pass breakups and seven passes defended... Recovered two fumbles and had one forced fumble... Named Lone Star Conference South Division Honorable Mention... 2008: Played in 11 games as a freshman... Registered six solo and 10 assisted tackles for 16 total stops... Had half a tackle for loss for minusone yard... Had one pass breakup... High School: Selected to alldistrict team as a junior and senior... Posted four interceptions, 80 tackles and three forced fumbles... Personal: 2008 graduate of Cedar Park High School... Parents are Terese and Paul Knicky... Has one brother, Tim... Family member played football for Nebraska... Says the person he admires most is his dad... His favorite place on campus is the pool... Birthday is September 12, 1989.

Shawn Lawson

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Deep Snapper 6-0 • 240 • JR• 1L Lake Travis (Blinn JC)

2009: Saw limited action on the offensive line... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Abilene Christian...

High School: Named all-district as a senior... Personal: 2007 graduate of Lake Travis High School in Austin... Son of Charles and Lynette Lawson... Has one sibling, Shelby... Major is undecided... Birthdate is April 5, 1989.

Tanner Maher

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Tight End 6-2 • 250 • SR• 1L Montclair, Calif.

(Fullerton JC)

2009: Missed the 2009 season with an injury... 2008: Named Second Team All-LSC South Division... Played in nine games for the Texans after transferring to Tarleton from Fullerton Junior College... Grabbed eight receptions for 74 yards... Averaged 9.2 yards per catch... Recorded two touchdowns... Averaged

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2009: Continued in his backup role for quarterback Scott Grantham... 2008: Did not see action for Tarleton... 2007: Saw limited action for Tarleton... High School: Two-time first team all-district selection... Named MVP and player of the year as a senior... Selected as second team all-state quarterback for senior season... Team averaged 38 points on offense per game... Recorded over 9,000 yards of total offense... Personal: 2007 graduate of Hereford High School... Major is business management... Parents are Lori and Mike... Has three siblings, Cody (35), Derrell (37) and Jaclynn (16... Father and brothers all played collegiate football... Birthdate is June 29, 1988.

Wide Receiver 5-11 • 180 • JR• 1L Plugerville

Bradley Peschke Tight End 6-3 • 240 • JR• 2L Giddings

2009: Started every game as the tight end for the Texans... Had nine catches for 60 yards... Had 6.7 yards per catch... Played in all 13 games... Caught a two-point conversion pass in the playoff game at Texas A&M-Kingsville... 2008: Saw some playing time as a freshman in 2008... 2007: Redshirted during the 2007 season... High School: Named second team all-district tight

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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University

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Conference

2009: Had one reception in eight games for 51 yards... Catch set up a touchdown... Also had one rush for seven yards... Had one special teams tackle... High School: Named all-district as a sophomore, junior and senior... Was Athlete of the Year as a freshman and senior... Academic All-District as a senior...

District champion in 200-meters and 4x100-meter relay... State qualifier in 4x100-meter relay as a junior and senior... Personal: 2008 graduate of John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville...

Son of Paul and Ingrid Mays... Major is exercise and sports studies... Wants to be a sports agent... Birthdate is June 4, 1990.

Quarterback 5-11 • 185 • SR• 2L Hereford

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Casey Page

2009 Review

Jamal Mays

2009: Saw limited action on the field for the Texans as a transfer sophomore... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from McLennan Community College after one year... High School: Named first team all-district as a senior... Was first team allregion selection as a senior as well... Helped team to Class 2A state championship in 2004... Personal: 2007 graduate of Crawford High School... Son of Dennis and Claressa Munro...

Has a brother, Ty... Major is exercise and sports studies...

Birthdate is September 17, 1988.

Opponents

2009: Started for the Texans on the offensive line that helped Tarleton win a share of the Lone Star Confernce and LSC South Division titles... Offense averaged 386.2 yards per game, including 143.3 yard son the ground and 242.9 yards through the air... 2008: Saw action on the offensive line as a sophomore for the Texans...

2007: Saw limited playing time during the 2007 season... High School: Was a two-year All-District 26 5A selection... Helped team to a 2004 state championship game and a 2005 semi-final appearance... Was a two-year starter on the offensive line and a three-year letterman... Personal: 2007 graduate from Smithson Valley High School... Son of Joe and Peggy Martin... Has a brother, Ryan... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is June 14, 1988.

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Defensive Line 6-3 • 265 • JR• 1L Crawford

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Offensive Line 6-0 • 282 • JR• 2L Smithson Valley

Zac Munro

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8.2 yards per game receiving and had a long of 15 yards...

Scored a touchdown against Northeastern State (9/6/08) and Midwestern State (10/11/08)... Had best game against NSU with four catches for 41 yards... Previous Experience: Played at Compton College during the 2006 season and Fullerton College for the 2007 season… Two-time honorable mention All-American honoree… Named first team All-Mission Conference… Recorded 36 catches for 450 yards… Personal: Graduated from Montclair High School in 2004… Major is exercise and sports studies… Parents are Kyree and Thomas Maher… Has one sibling, Rylee… Father played for the Denver Broncos… Says his career goal is to someday coach at a Division I university… Birthday is August 23, 1985.

2010 Texan Football

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Returners end and defensive end in 2005... Earned second team all-district honors as a right tackle in 2006... Personal: 2007 graduate of Giddings High School... Major is business... Parents are Suzanne and Dwight Peschke... Has one brother, Eric... His hobbies include fishing and hunting... Believes his greatest asset to the team will be his leadership... Birthday is March 30, 1989.

Had five tackles for a loss of 20 yards… Posted 1.5 sacks for a total loss of 10 yards… Also forced on fumble… High School: Earned all-district and all-county accolades as a defensive end…

Selected as team MVP… Named to second team all-academic…

Served as a team captain… Personal: 2006 graduate of Alvarado High School… Major is history… Parents are Eva and Eric Rowe… Has two siblings, Max and Hannah… Birthdate is March 31, 1988.

Evan Robertson

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2009: Named Lone Star Conference South Division Honorable Mention after leading Texans in rushing... Had 170 carries for 894 yards and seven touchdowns... Had a 5.3 yards per carry average and 68.8 yards per game average... Had 13 receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns... Averaged 9.2 yards per catch... Gained season-high 131 yards on the ground on 19 carries in the first round playoff game at Texas A&MKingsville... Had a 115-yard game on 15 carries against East Central and a 104-yard game on six carries against Southwestern Oklahoma... Had two touchdowns against ECU and SWOSU...

Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from North Texas...

Was second on the team in rushing in 2006 with 78 carries for 381 yards and two touchdowns... Averaged 4.9 yards per carry...

Played in 12 games and averaged 31.8 yards per outing... High School: Named first team all-district... Selected as the Offensive Most Valuable Player... Named All-CenTex Region... Personal: 2005 graduate of Pflugerville High School... Son of Edward Robertson and Carla Wright... Has two siblings, Zackery and Nia... Major is business... Writes music... Birthdate is December 15, 1986.

Jacob Rowe

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Defensive End 6-3 • 238 • SR• 3L Alvarado

2009: Named to the 2009-10 AllState/AFCA Good Works Team... Recorded 40 total tackles in 13 games as a junior... Had 11 solo and 29 assisted stops... Recorded six tackles for a loss of minus-18 yards, including one sack for minus-seven yards...

Had one forced fumble... Will contend for a starting spot for the second straight season... 2008: Missed five games due to injury...

Recorded four solo and 10 assisted tackles for 14 total stops...

Registered four tackles for a loss of minus-16 yards, incluidng one sack for minus-11 yards... Had one interception and one pass breaup as well... 2007: Played in all 11 games for the Texans…

Recorded 41 total tackles including 11 solo and 30 assisted…

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Jamaal Steamer

Runningback 5-9 • 185 • JR• 1L Pflugerville (North Texas)

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Defensive End 6-2 • 252 • SR• 3L Temple

2009: Played in 12 games last season before being granted a sixth year by the NCAA for 2010... Had 12 solo and 20 assisted tackles for a total of 32 stops... Had eight and a half tackles for a loss of minus-41 yards... Had three sacks for minus-25 yards...

Had two sacks at Central Oklahoma for minus-19 yards... Had three pass breakups and three passes defended... Had one forced fumble... Blocked a kick... 2008: Named Second Team All-LSC South Division.. Named Second Team All-Super Region Four

by Daktronics.... Named to Don Hansen’s Football Magazine All-Super Region Four Third Team...Second on team with 53 total tackles, including 21 solo and 32 assisted stops... Recorded 6.5 sacks for minus-43 yards... Had 19.0 tackles for a loss of minus-63 yards, tied for third in the conference... Recovered two fumbles and forced one... 2007: Selected to Lone Star Conference South Division First Team Defense… Played in all 11 games for the Texans as a defensive end… Named LSC South Division Defensive Player of the Week on October 14 for his efforts against Midwestern State… Led the team with 12 tackles for a loss of 75 yards… Was second on the team with 5.5 sacks for a loss of 44 yards… Recorded 19 solo and 21 assisted tackles for a total of 40… Also recorded three pass breakups and two quarterback hurries… 2006: Saw limited action in the 2006 season... 2005: Redshirted during the 2005 season... High School: Named all-district in football as junior and senior…

Named all-district in basketball as a sophomore, junior and senior… Was all-academic in football as junior and senior…

Named one of the Top 10 tight ends in the state… Personal: 2005 graduate of Temple High School… Major is business...

Brother Dominique Steamer played football at Texas A&M… Parents are Wayne Steamer and Vicky Stallworth… Has two brothers… Birthdate is Oct. 29, 1986.

“We have a strong group of players returning off of last year’s playoff team, and that should help us be successful,” Fowler said.

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Texan Returners Bubba Wagner

Runningback 5-9 • 210 • SR• 2L Rosebud Lott

Offensive Line 6-4 • 300 • SR• 1L San Antonio (Cisco JC)

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2009: Played in nine games... Had 24 total tackles... Recorded eight solo and 16 assisted stops... Had one and a half tackles for a loss of minus-three yards... Had one forced fumble...

Previous Experience: Spent time at Texas-El Paso and Trinity Valley Community College... High School: Named first team all-district as a sophomore... Named all-state and all-area as a junior... Named Newcomer of the Year in 2004... Personal: 2006 graduate of James Madison High School in Dallas... Son of Marka Henry... Major is criminal justice... Birthdate is April 11, 1988.

History

2009: Spent the year on the 2009 squad... 2008: Redshirted during the 2008 season... High School: Earned second team All-Red River Valley honors... Personal: 2008 graduate of Paris High School... Major is history... Parents are Debbie Burk and Randy Wade... Father played football for Texas A&MCommerce... The reason he chose Tarleton was because of its tradition... His career goal is to become a successful coach...

Birthday is August 31, 1989.

Linebacker 6-1 • 220 • SR• 1L Dallas Madison (Trinity Valley CC)

2009 Review

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Offensive Line 6-2 • 265 • SOPH• SQD Paris

Corey White

Opponents

Tyler Wade

2009: Started on an offensive line that averaged 386.2 yards per game, including 242.9 yards through the air and 143.3 yards on the ground... Previous College: Played at Cisco Junior College in 2007 and 2008... Was a first team all-conference selection at center... Was an All-American at center... Blocked for NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year in 2007... High School: Named honorable mention all-district as a senior in his only year to play high school football... Personal: 2003 graduate of Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio... Son of Larry and Karyn Wagner.. Has five siblings... Brother, Ethan, currently plays baseball at Eastern New Mexico... Major is pred-medical...

Birthdate is November 7, 1984.

Texan Football

2009: Missed the 2009 season... 2008: Played in four games and had one carry for two yards... 2007: Saw limited action for the Texans... Caught one pass for four yards... 2006: Redshirted during the 2006 season... High School: 2006 graduate from Rosebud-Lott High School... Played on the 2002 state championship team...Named 2003 defensive newcomer... Named first team all-district offense and defense in 2004... Named 2005 Co-MVP for offense...Selected as third team all-state running back... Named Red Zone player of the year... Recorded 1856 yds and 18 touchdowns in ten games during his senior year... Personal: Parents are Avis and Kenneth Travis Sr.... Has one brother, Josh... Major is computer information systems...

Birthdate is March 21, 1988.

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Kenneth Travis

Conference University

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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2010 Texan Football

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Newcomers

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Alex Anderson

Patrick Bettiol

Linebacker 6-2 • 225 • FR• HS Wills Point

Offensive Line 6-2 • 230 • FR• HS College Station

High School: Three-time all-district, 2009 smoaky.com all-state offensive linebacker, East Texas Top Prospect Award, district defensive MVP in 2008, district linebacker of the year in 2009, 2009 Academic All-State... Personal: 2010 graduate of Wills Point High School... Son of Kyle and Jennifer Anderson... Major is industrial engineering... Birthdate is December 6, 1991.

Aaron Arbuckle

Cassius Bradley

Linebacker 6-2 • 220 • FR• HS Canadian

Defensive Back 5-10 • 185 • JR• TR Caldwell (Blinn JC)

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High School: Named academic all-district in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Canadian High School... Son of Roger and Kathy Arbuckle... Has two brothers, Randall and Benjamin...

Major is history... Birthdate is January 27, 1992.

Dontreyl Beckham

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High School: First team All-District 2008-2009 and 20092010... TWA 3rd team All-State, 2009-2010... Personal: 2009 graduate of A & M Consolidaded High School... Son of David and Sheila Bettiol... Has three sibblings: Kristen, Andrew and Christopher...Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is February 16, 1992.

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Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Blinn Junior College... Helped the Buccaneers win a national championship in 2009... 2009: Had 35 solo and 21 assisted tackles in 11 games played... Had 56 total tackles... Had four and a half tackles for minus-20 yards... Had one sack for minus-six yards...Forced one fumble... 2008: Was third on the team with 49 solo and 17 assisted tackles for 66 total stops... Played in 11 games... Personal: 2008 graduate of Caldwell High School...

Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is August 1, 1989.

Defensive Tackle 6-2 • 230 • FR• HS Carrollton Newman Smith

High School: Named first team all-district, most improved, second team all-district, most valuable defensive lineman in 2010...

Personal: 2010 graduate of Newman Smith High School in Carrollton... Son of Melvin and Nesa Beckham... Has two siblings, Brandon and Latisha... Major is criminal justice... Birthdate is August 3, 1991.

Chris Burnett

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Offensive Line 5-10 • 325 • FR• RS Fort Worth

High School: Named all-district in all three years in District 6-4A... Earned second team all-region hnors in 2008... Personal: 2009 graduate of Birdille High School in North Richland Hills...

Son of Carolyn Burnett... Major is bomedical pre-physical therapy... Birthdate is December 27, 1990.

“I feel really good about the group of transfers and freshman we brought into the program this year,” Fowler said. “I believe they will contribute and help continue the winning tradition we are accustomed to here at Tarleton.”

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High School: Named all-academic, 2009... Played on regional teams in 2008 and 2009... Personal: 2009 graduate of Grandview High School... Son of Mick and Shelly Cochran...

Has one brother, Cameron... Major is business... Birthdate is July 28, 1991.

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High School: Played two seasons on varsity... Named the Newcomer of the Year... Was the vice president of FCCLA...

Was a captain... Personal: 2010 graduate of Community High School in Nevada... Son of Mirun English and Ramona Davis...

Has three siblings, Breona, Deandre and Denarie... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is April 11, 1992.

Wide Receiver 5-5 • 180 • SR• TR Folsom, Calif.

(North Dakota)

Thomas Curry

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Conference

Offensive Lineman 6-6 • 365 • FR• TR Mobile, Ala. (Coffeyville CC)

University

2009: Redshirted during the 2009 season... High School: Named honorable mention all-district... As a sophomore, had 2,000 yards passing which was second highest in Dallas area...

Personal: 2009 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas... Son of John Crawley and Donna Fellers... Major is

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Previous College: Played for Coffeeville College in Kansas...

Personal: 2008 graduate of Daphne High School, Daphne, Alabama... Son of Alvin and Tracy Carroll... Major is undecided... Birthdate is October 17, 1989.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

History

Teavis Durgin

2009 Review

2009: Spent the year as a redshirt... High School: Named first team all-district as a senior, junior and sophomore... Selected as the Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior... Named first team All-Academic... Was a two-year state qualifier in power lifting... Named Newcomer of the Year as a freshman after recording 55 tackles... As a sophomore added 109 tackles while turning in 122 tackles, one interception and one touchdown as a junior... Had 130 tackles as a senior... Personal: 2009 graduate of John B. Connally High School in Austin... Son of Tomes Beasley and Dallas Curry... Major is pre-law... Birthdate is September 8, 1990.

Jackson Crawley Quarterback 6-3 • 210 • FR• RS Dallas

Linebacker 5-11 • 210 • FR• RS Pflugerville

Opponents

Transferred from North Dakota to play his senior season with his brother Sam... 2009: Played in two games for the Sioux...

Caught one pass for six yards... 2008: Appeared in eight games in his first season with the Sioux... Played in season opener against Lone Star Conference member Texas A&M-Kingsville and returned three punts for 14 yards, including a season-best 12 yards... Also had a season-high 13-yard return vs. South Dakota... Previous Experience: Played the 2006 and 2007 season at American River College in Sacramento, Calif....

Named All-North California and Team Offensive Most Valuable Player as a freshman.... Selected to the all-conference team as a sophomore... Recipient of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award... High School: Three-time letterwinner for the Bulldogs at wide receiver, free safety and strong safety... Personal: 2005 graduate of Folsom High School in Folsom, Calif.... Major is kinesiology... Son of Ron and Mary Cole... Birthdate is September 29, 1987.

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Wide Receiver 6-2 • 165 • FR• HS Nevada

Texan Football

Matt Cole

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Miran Cullom

Runningback 5-10 • 195 • FR• RS Grandview

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Jerod Cochran

business... Has two siblings, Chandler and Meredith... Is a twin to Meredith... Plays piano... Birthdate is September 25, 1990.

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2010 Texan Football

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Newcomers

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Jeremy Dickey

Devin Figures

Defensive Back 6-0 • 195 • FR• HS Liberty

Defensive Back 6-0 • 185 • FR• HS Jefferson

High School: Named first team all-district quarterback and punter...Played in Southeast Texas All-Star game... Personal: 2010 graduate of Liberty High School... Son of Jim and Sherry Dickey... Has one brother, Josh... Major is business, sales/ marketing... Birthdate is May 10, 1991.

Aaron Doyle

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Lou Earnst

Brian Ford

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Defensive Tackle 6-2 • 285 • JR• TR Houston (Blinn JC)

Transfer in 2009 from Blinn College... Previous Experience: Played in 11 games and helped Blinn to the 2009 National Championship... Recorded nine solo and 20 assisted tackles for a total of 29 tackles... Had three tackles for a loss of minus-13 yards, including one sack for minus-six yards... 2008: Played in six games at Blinn.. Recorded six solo and nine assisted tackles for 15 total stops... Had half a sack... High School: Named high school All-American, captain of defense... Personal: 2006 graduate of Worthing High School... Son of Debra Ford...

Has three siblings, Sarah, Joshua and Alexanderia... Major is kinesology... Birthdate is December 15, 1987.

Tight End 6-6 • 240 • FR• HS Rowlett

High School: Named all-district in 2010... Personel: 2010 graduate of Rowlett High School... Son of Lou and Deborah Ernst... Father played football at LSU, grandfather Vernon played at Tulane, uncles Vernon Jr. and Joe played at Tulane...

Has four siblings, David, Katy, Justin and April... Major is undecided... Birthdate is January 17, 1992.

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High School: Named all-district in football, basketball and baseball in 2007, regional track qualifier in 2008, all-district in football, baseball and basketball and state qualifier in track in 2009, all-state secondary in football, defensive MVP in basketball, all-district in baseball in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of Jefferson High School... Cousin Deon Figures played at Colorado, nation’s top running back in 1992... Son of Rickie and Sarah Figures... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is September 4, 1992.

Quarterback 6-2 • 218 • FR• RS Evant

2009: Redshirted his first year after an injury... High School: Named first team all-state as a senior at the quarterback position...

Was named the district Most Valuable Player... Threw for 2,400 yards with 33 touchdowns... Rushed for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior as well... Also recorded 178 tackles...

Personal: 2009 graduate of Evant High School... Son of Tony Doyle and Sharon Nabors... Has two siblings, Tony and Chris...

Likes to listen to Johnny Cash... Major is criminal justice...

Birthdate is February 1, 1991.

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Colt Friedrich

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Defensive Line 6-5 • 255 • FR• HS Schulenburg

High School: TSWA honorable mention All-State linebacker...

First team Academic All-State... Personal: 2009 graduate of Schulenburg High School... Son of Steve and Vicki Friedrich...

Uncle Randy Friedrich was All-LSC for Texas A&M-Kingsville in 1978... Major is engineering physics... Birthdate is October 28, 1990.

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Texan Newcomers Justin Grisham

Wide Receiver 5-10 • 160 • SOPH• TR El Paso (Texas-El Paso)

Defensive Line 6-5 • 255 • FR• HS Dallas

Anthony Gonzales

Juan Gonzales

High School: Named second team all-district in 2009...Played baseball... Personal: 2010 graduate of Juan Seguin High School in Arlington... Son of Juan and Jackie Gonzalez... Has brother, Seymour... Father played Major League Baseball, including playing for the Texas Rangers... Major is undecided. Birthdate is February 13, 1992

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Linebacker/Safety 6-1 • 180 • FR• HS Crandall

High School: Honorable mention football and second team all-district in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Crandall High School... Son of Paul and Candyce Henderson... Major is undecided... Birthdate is September 18, 1991.

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Defensive End 6-4 • 260 • FR• HS Arlington

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Randall Henderson

History

Previous Experience: Transfer from Palomar Community College... 2009: Played in 11 games and recorded 28 receptions for 379 yards... Had six touchdowns.. Averaged 13.5 yards per catch and 34.5 yards per game... Team went 10-3 and reached the Southern California Community College championship game and was ranked No. 8 in the nation by the J.C. Grid-Wire of Seattle... Has been clocked in 4.33 for 40 yards... 2008: Had three receptions for 49 yards as a true freshman... Scored one touchdown... High School: Did not play high school football, but was a soccer player... Personal: 2008 graduate of Palo Verde High School... Son of Abdul Hakim and Carmen Allen...

Has six siblings... Older brother, Az Haakim, is a nine-year NFL receiving veteran... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is February 1, 1990.

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Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Blinn College... 2009: Helped the 2009 Blinn team to a national championship... Recorded 19 solo and 20 assisted tackles for a total of 39 tackles in 11 games... Had 13 tackles for a loss of minus-44 yards.... Recorded seven and a half sacks for minus25 yards... 2008: Had 10 solo and five assisted tackles in eight games played... Recorded 15 total stops... Had three and a half tackles for loss, including one and a half sacks.. High School: Named all-district in 2007... Personal: 2008 graduate of Copperas Cove High School... Son of Daron and Yanick Smith...

Has two brothers, Danzell and Brandon... Major is kinesology...

Birthdate is March 25, 1990.

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Wide Receiver 6-2 • 195 • JR• Tr Atlanta, Ga. (Palomar CC)

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Defensive End 6-5 • 250 • JR• TR Copperas Cove (Blinn JC)

Saalim Hakim

Texan Football

2009: Transferred to Tarleton from UTEP... Played in nine games and recorded three receptions... Tallied 95 yards...

Averaged 31.7 yards per catch as a freshman... High School: Named all-city, all-district, district MVP, quarterback of the city, all-district, all-city and all-state in track... Started one year as a quarterback and compiled 727 passing yards and five touchdowns... Rushed for 635 yards and nine scores...

Personal: 2008 graduate of Irvin High School, El Paso... Son of William and Nanette Randall... Has brother and sister, Kennetha and William... Major is history... Birthdate is June 13, 1990.

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High School: Named first team all-district in 2009... Named second team all-district and defensive MVP in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of First Baptist Academy in Dallas... Son of Craig and Shirley Grisham... Has one brother, Coltin... Major is criminal justice... Birthdate is February 9, 1992.

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Jeken Frye

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Terrence Henry

Luke Hyde

Cornerback 6-0 • 185 • JR• TR Katy (Blinn JC)

Linebacker 6-1 • 215 • FR• HS Smithson Valley

Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Blinn...

Helped team to 2009 national championship... 2009: Played in 11 games... Had 34 solo and eight assisted tackles... Recorded 42 total stops... Had one tackle for loss of minus-four yards... Had a touchdown... 2008: Had 25 solo and three assisted tackles in 10 games... Had 28 total stops... Had one interception... High School: Named all-district in 2008... Personal: 2008 graduate of Katy High School... Son of Stanley and Nancy Henry...

Has three siblings, Marcus, Myisha and Michaela... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is February 15, 1989.

Garrett Hughes

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Linebacker 6-1 • 190 • FR• HS Daingerfield

High School: Member of state championship teams in 2008 and 2009...All-district in 2008 and 2009...honorable mention All-State in football and in farm academics in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Dangerfield High School... Son of Sandra Brown... Has three siblings, Quinton, Alex and Adam... Major is undecided.. Birthdate is July 29, 1992.

Julius Hurndon

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Linebacker 5-11 • 195 • FR• RS Daingerfield

High School: Named district defensive most valuable player in 2007 as a junior... Was a two-time All-State selection at linebacker in 2007 and 2008... Was a two-time first team all-district in 2007 and 2008... Personal: 2009 graduate of Daingerfield High School...

Son of Johnie and Bridgette Hurndon… Major is undecided... Has three siblings... Birthdate is August 11, 1991.

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High School: Named first team all-district in football in 2009...

Personal: 2010 graduate of Smithson Valley High School in San Antonio... Son of Jon and Michelle Hyde... Has two siblings, Josh and Caleb...Dad was a running back for Air Force... Major is undecided... Birthdate is June 1, 1992.

Cory Jackson

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Defensive End 6-2 • 237 • FR• RS Allen

2009: Redshirted during the 2009 season... High School: Named all-district in 2009... Member of 2008 5A state championship team... Personal: 2009 graduate of Allen High School... Son of Dean and Cora Jackson... Major is kinescology... Birthdate is November 12, 1990.

Logan Johnson

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Defensive End/Linebacker 6-1 • 220 • JR• TR Brenham (BLinn JC)

Transferred to Tarleton from Blinn College... Helped team to 2009 National Junior College Championship... 2009: Recroded 25 solo and 12 assisted tackles in 11 games... Had 37 total stops... Had 21 tackles for a loss of minus-69 yards... Had 14 sacks for minus-51 yards.... Had one forced fumble... Named all-conference... 2008: Missed the 2008 season... 2007: Played in seven games... Had 21 solo and nine assisted tackles for 30 total stops... High School: Named second team all-state by the Texans Sports Writers Association in 2006 as a senior... Named first team all-district ... Personal: 2007 graduate of Seguin High School... Son of Phil Trowbrige and Terry Mendicino... Has five siblings... Major is kinesiology and marketing... Birthdate is August 22, 1988.

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Offensive Line 6-4 • 280 • FR• HS Graham

Tight End 6-3 • 245 • JR • TR Orangefield (Sam Houston State)

High School: Helped team to state runner-up finish in 2009 with a 14-2 record... Team was area champions in 2007 with 11-2 record... Named all-district guard in 2008 as a junior...

Named second team all-state and First Team All-Big Country as a senior... A three-year letterman in football... Personal: 2010 graduate of Graham High School... Son of Johnny and Stefani Jordan... Has a brother, Brent... Father played football on scholarship at Texas-Arlington... Major is undecided... Birthdate is January 31, 1992.

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Lucas Love Offensive Line 6-6 • 270 • FR• HS Van Alstyne

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High School: Earned 2-year all-district and academic all-district, one-year all-area, all-state and academic all-state honors...

Personal: 2010 graduate of Smithson Valley High School, Spring Branch... Son of Joe and Peggy Martin... One brother, Josh, who is on the team as a starting lineman... Major in kinesiology... Birthdate is February 28, 1992.

Matt McBride

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Linebacker 5-10 • 220 • FR• RS Allen

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University

2009: Redshirted during the 2009 season... High School: Named first team all-district linebacker in 2008, second team in 2007...

Member of Class 5A state championship team in 2008 and semifinalist team in 2006... Honorable mention Academic AllState in 2008...Personal: 2009 graduate of Allen High School...

Son of Terry and Laura McBride... Has one brother, Travis...

Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is May 10, 1991.

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Runningback/Receiver 5-9 • 185 • FR• HS Sasche

High School: Named first team all-district wide receiver in 2008 and 2009, honorable mention in 2007... Personal: 2010 graduate of Sachse High School... Son of Randy and Tammie Lowery...

Major is pre-pharmacy... Birthdate is October 17, 1991.

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Offensive Line 6-2 • 280 • FR• HS Smithson Valley

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High School: Named first team all-district at tackle and defensive end in 2009... Named All Texoma-land defensive end in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Van Alstyne High School... Son of Allen and Robin Love... Major is animal production... Birthdate is June 24, 1992.

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Ryan Martin

Texan Football

Previous College: Spent two years at Blinn Junior college and two years at Sam Houston State University... Is a senior in eligibility... 2009: Missed the 2009 season... 2008: Played in six games and had 16 catches for SHSU... Recorded 196 yards and averaged 12.2 yards per recption... 2006: Helped the Buccaneers at Blinn to a national championship in 2006... High School: Started for several years at Orangefield... Personal: 2004 graduate of Orangefield High School in Orangefield, Texas...

Son of Brad and Vicki Mansfield... One brother, Ethan... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is June 19, 1986.

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Blake Jordan

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Devin McDowell

Charles Moore

Defensive Back 5-11 • 180 • JR• TR Garland (Iowa State)

Defensive Back 5-11 • 180 • FR• HS Carrollton

Previous Experience: Transfer from Iowa State University...

2008: Saw action in eight games, making 16 stops... Had an interception against South Dakota State... Made six tackles each against Baylor and Colorado... 2007: Played in every game and made 16 tackles... Had three tackles in three differentgames, including Missouri... Returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown against Missouri... 2006: Redshirted initial collegiate season... High School: First team all-district as a running back his senior season... Team was 10-3 his senior year... Finished career with 1,021 yards rushing and 335 yards on kick returns...

Rushed for 110 yards and made an interception in first-round playoff game... Had 135 career tackles... Had eight career interceptions as safety... Personal: 2006 graduate of Garland High School... Son of Darryl and Mary McDowell... Brother, DeAndre Jackson, was an All-Big 12 cornerback at Iowa State (2003-06)... Major is criminal justice... Birthdate is October 16, 1987.

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“We want to be a team full of good character and quality men,” Fowler said. “Our goal is for these young guys to leave here as men, and I will fight every day to do what I can to make that happen.

Linebacker 6-2 • 215 • FR• HS Mansfield

High School: Named honorable mention Academic All-District in 2009... Won Presdential Award... Personal: 2010 graduate of Timberview High School in Mansfield... Son of Mathias and Irene Ngwa... Has two sisters, Naney and Chantel... Major is undecided... Birthdate is November 14, 1992.

Defensive Tackle 6-1 • 325 • FR• TR New Caney (New Mexico)

Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from the University of New Mexico where he redshirted his first collegiate season... High School: Lettered in football, track and field and powerlifting... Was a captain... Named academic all-district in 2007 and 2008... Was first team all-district on the defensive line... Was first team all-district on offensive line...

Personal: 2009 graduate of New Caney High School... Son of Duane Mena and Patricia Cook... Has four siblings, Patricia, Chanee, Duane and Shelby... Major is undecided... Birthdate is May 31, 1991.

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High School: Named honorable mention second team all-district at safety, academic all-state in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton... Son of Charles Moore and Rochell Boyd... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is September 19, 1991.

Kevin O’Neal

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Linebacker 6-5 • 235 • JR• TR New Orleans, La. (Compton CC)

Previous Experience: Compton Community College...

High School: Participated in football, basketball and track..

Personal: 2005 graduate of Warren Easton Fundemental High School... Son of Stephanie Wren Johnson... Major in kinesiology, socialogy... Birthdate is February 23, 1986.

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Wide Receiver 6-1 • 180 • JR• TR Deer Park (Blinn JC)

Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Blinn...

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Solomon Orr

Previous Experience: Transfer from Cisco Junior College...

Named all-conference... High School: Named offensive lineman of the year in 2005... Named honorable mention all-district in 2005... Personal: 2006 graduate of Mesquite High School... Son of Laurel Shipp Orr... Has two siblings, Kenneth and Alexus...

Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is May 26, 1988.

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2009: Redshirted his first year in college... High School: Named high school’s Most Valuable Player as a defensive back... Led the team in interceptions as a junior with six... Was an academic all-district selection... Named first team all-district as a junior and senior... Personal: 2009 graduate of Duncanville High School... Son of Cassandra Phillips... Brother Jack Criss played football at Stephen F. Austin (2004-08)... Major is kinesiology...

Birthdate is January 3, 1991.

2009: Redshirted his first collegiate season... High School: Named District 9-2A MVP, Wise County Utility Player of the Year, Academic All-State, First team all-region runningback and linebacker, honorable mention all-state in 2009... Personal: 2009 graduate of Paradise High School... Son of Charles and Marianne Pike... Has two siblings, Chris and Ashley... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 25, 1990.

“We are going to talk about the different areas of character and what character really is,” Fowler said. “We will feed them again and again about doing right and having good character.”

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University

Previous Experience: Transfer from Stephen F. Austin... 2006: Made switch to linebacker before sophomore season... Namd second team All-Southland Conference after leading the league with 92 tackles, including 34 solo stops... Finshed second in the SLC with 11.5 tackles for losses... Was ninth in the conference with three sacks... Also picked off two passes, forced two

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Linebacker 6-0 • 215 • FR• RS Paradise

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Runningback/Linebacker 5-11 • 225 • JR• TR Hallsville (Stephen F. Austin)

Nick Pike

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Damian Perkins

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Kicker/Punter 5-11 • 200 • FR• HS Mesquite

High School: Named second team all-district punter in 2008 and first team all-district punter in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of North Mesquite High School... Son of Delores Reed... Has one sister, Nikkie... Major is wildlife management...

Birthdate is October 7, 1991.

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Defensive Back 5-11 • 165 • FR• RS Duncanville

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Dashaun Phillips

Offensive Line 6-7 • 375 • JR• TR Mesa (Cisco JC)

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fumbles and recovered a fumble.. Named I-AA Weekly AllStar after his performance against Arizona when involved in 23 tackles and an interception... 2005: Played in four games and had 66 carries for 281 yards... Averaged 4.3 yards per carry...

Scored three touchdowns... Had five catches for 22 yards... Had a special teams tackle... High School: Voted team offensive Most Valuable Player as a senior... Named first team all-district and honorable metion all-state as a senior... Named second team all-district and honorable mention all-state in 2004... Personal: 2005 graduate of Hallsville High School... Son of Bryant and Paula Perkins... Has five siblings... Major is kinesiology...

Birthdate is April 26, 1987.

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Helped the Texans win the 2009 national championship... 2009: Played in 12 games... Had 28 receptions for 381 yards... Had three touchdowns... Averaged 13.6 yards per catch... High School: Named first team all-district in 2008...Lettered in football, basketball and track... Personal: 2008 graduate of Deer Park High School... Son of Walter and Daphne Omisanya... Has two siblings, Tex and Shay... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 7, 1989.

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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Wide Receiver 6-1 • 180 • JR• TR Houston (Bakersfield CC)

Previous Experience: Transfer from Bakersfield College...

2009: Played in 11 games... Recorded 22 receptions for 636 yards... Averaged 28.9 yards per catch.. Had six touchdowns...

Averaged 57.8 yards per game receiving... 2008: Led the team with 17 catches for 347 yards and four touchdowns... Averaged 20.4 yards per catch and 38.6 yards per game in nine outings...

High School: Played on district championship team in 2008...

Personal: 2008 graduate of Alif Elsik High School in Houston...

Son of Bungelyn Stevenson... Has daughter, Kimora... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is July 1, 1989.

Jerome Regal

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Runningback 5-10 • 185 • FR• HS Carrollton

High School: Named first team all-district, district MVP, newcomer of the year and offensive MVP in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of Naaman Forest High School, Carrollton... Son of Sheriguo Prince... Has four siblings, Nick, Shambre, Maurice and Victoria... Major is undecided... Birthdate is November 6, 1991.

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Nick Stephens

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Quarterback 6-5 • 230 • JR• TR Flower Mound (Tennessee)

Previous College: Played at the University of Tennessee...

2009: Was backup on the Vols roster at quarterback for Lane Kiffin behind Jonathan Crompton... 2008: Started his career at Tennessee by throwing 106 consecutive passes without an interception, which is the best start to a UT career and tied for fifth-best on all-time Tennessee list... Started six of seven games played... Led Vols to victory over Northern Illinois in his debut start, completing 10-of-17 for 156 yards and a score... Compiled 208 passing yards at Georgia, hitting 13-of-30 attempts for two touchdowns... Threw a career-high 16 completions against Alabama on 28 attempts, finishing with 137 yards and a score...

High School: All-District and second-team All-Region ... Played in Oil Bowl All-Star Game ... Completed 192-of-353 for 2,602 yards and 24 touchdowns as senior ... Set his high school season passing records for yards (2,602), TDs (24), attempts (353) and completions (192), along with total TDs (26) and QB rushing yards ... Also set school game passing records for yards (440), TDs (five), attempts (60), completions (36) and total touchdowns (six) ... Sat out junior campaign as a transfer ... Attended Marcus HS first two years and also played basketball there. . Personal: 2006 graduate of Flower Mound High School... Son of Jayne Stephens... Has one brother, Joe... Major is political science...

Birthdate is May 19, 1987.

Clark Renfro

Charles Stermer

Wide Receiver 5-10 • 185 • FR• HS Birdville

Wide Receiver 5-11 • 190 • FR• RS Round Rock

High School: Named second team all district in football in 2009 and 2010... 300-meter hurdles district and regional champion in 2009... Second team all-district midflielder in 2009 and utility player of the year in soccer in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of Birdville High School, North Richland Hills, Texas... Son of Mitch Renfro and Donna Ruiz... Has three siblings, Courtney, Carter and Caroline... Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Family of athletes which includes grandfather Ray Renfro, who played for the Cleveland Browns and North Texas State; uncle Mike Renfro, who played for the Dallas Cowboys 42

and Texas Christian University: dad Mitch Renfro, who played at Northeastern Louisiana University; uncle Dean Renfro, who played in the NFL and CFL and at North Texas State... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is February 19, 1992.

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2009: Redshirted the 2009 season... High School: Named alldistrict honorable mention as senior... Participated in track...

Personal: 2008 graduate of McNeil High School in Round Rock... Son of Lawrence and Shelia Stermer... Major is business marketing... Birthdate is June 23, 1990.

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Wide Receiver 5-9 • 170 • FR• HS Aledo

Michael Washington

High School: Named second team all-district in 2009... Played on state championship team in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Aledo High School... Son of Tim and Lisa Stockard... Has one sister, Shelby... Major is art... Birthdate is September 3, 1991.

High School: Participated three years in football and three years in track... Personal: 2010 graduate of Rowlett High School in Garland... Son of Norlean Austin... Has three siblings,Chantell, Byron and Miya... Major is psychology... Birthdate is February 21, 1992.

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Defensive Line 5-11 • 280 • FR• RS Wichita Falls

2009: Received a redshirt in his first collegiate year... High School: Named all-district honorable mention... Received a

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Cole Vitolo

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High School: Participated in football, basketball and track...

Personal: 2010 graduate of Munday High School... Son of Patricia Thompson... Has eight siblings... Major is undecided...

Birthdate is January 19, 1992.

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Jonathan Arnold......................................................Aug. 8, 1988 Julius Hurndon........................................................Aug. 11, 1991 Brandon Johnson ...................................................Aug. 17, 1989 Deshon Daniels.......................................................Aug. 19, 1989 Logan Johnson........................................................Aug. 22, 1988 Tanner Maher..........................................................Aug. 23, 1985 Tyler Wade...............................................................Aug. 31, 1989 Stetson Stockard.....................................................Sept. 3, 1991 Devin Figures..........................................................Sept. 4, 1992 Michael Cannings....................................................Sept. 6, 1989 Bubba Wagner.........................................................Sept. 8, 1989 Thomas Curry..........................................................Sept. 8, 1990 Matt Knicky..............................................................Sept. 12, 1989 Eddie Brown............................................................Sept. 14, 1988 Zac Munro...............................................................Sept. 17, 1988 Randall Henderson..................................................Sept. 18, 1991 Charles Moore.........................................................Sept. 19, 1991 Lonnie Buchanan.....................................................Sept. 21, 1987 Sam Cole.................................................................Sept. 29, 1987 Matt Cole.................................................................Sept. 29, 1987 Levi Kirkland............................................................Sept. 30, 1989 Lance Clark.............................................................Oct. 7, 1988 Bola Omisanya........................................................Oct. 7, 1989 Jerry Owens............................................................Oct. 7, 1991 Kevin McDowell.......................................................Oct. 16, 1987 Teavis Durgin...........................................................Oct. 17, 1989 Brandon Lowery......................................................Oct. 17, 1991 Shawn Wyatt............................................................Oct. 22, 1989 Jake Fenske............................................................Oct. 23, 1989 Nick Pike..................................................................Oct. 25, 1990 Michael Washington................................................Oct. 26, 1989 Colt Freidrich...........................................................Oct. 28, 1990 Jamaal Steamer......................................................Oct. 29, 1986 Jerome Regal..........................................................Nov. 6, 1991 Bubba Wagner.........................................................Nov. 7, 1984 Cory Jackson...........................................................Nov. 12, 1990 Brian Ngwa..............................................................Nov. 14, 1992 Alex Anderson.........................................................Dec. 6, 1991 Evan Robertson.......................................................Dec. 15, 1986 Brian Ford................................................................Dec. 15, 1987

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Defensive Back 5-8 • 190 • FR• HS Munday

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Defensive Line 6-0 • 280 • FR• HS Rowlett

Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Trinity Valley Community College... Named second team all-conference in 2009 as offensive tackle... High School: Helped the 2007 team to the Texas Class 5-A State Championship... Team had a record of 16-0... Lettered two seasons on varsity... Named second team alldistrict as an offensive tackle as a junior... Named first team alldistrict as a senior in 2008 as an offensive tackle... Personal: 2008 graduate of Cedar Hill High School... Son of Sandar Richerson...

Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 26, 1989.

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Defensive Tackle 6-3 • 255 • JR• TR Cedar Hill (Trinity Valley CC)

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Stetson Stockard

Marine Corps Honor Commitment... Received the Huffer-Landry Award... Personal: 2009 graduate of Rider High School in Wichita Falls... Son of Al and Tina Vitolo... Has a sister, Alex...

Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is February 2, 1991.

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Kicker/Punter 6-1 • 170 • FR• HS Henrietta

High School: Named honorable mention all-district at free safety 2008...Named Academic All-District in baseball, basketball and tennis in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of Henrietta High School... Son of Freddy and Debbie Wiest...

Major is undecided... Birthdate is Feburary 11, 1992.

Stacey Whitaker

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MVP in track in 2010... All-State kicker and punter... Personal: 2010 graduate of Jacsonville High School... Birthdate is February 14, 1992.

Defensive Back 6-1 • 180 • FR• HS Jacksonville

High School: Named second team all-district in football and

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“All of these players are going to help us win,” Fowler said. “And we expect nothing less than a national championship.”

68 All-Americans

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Offensive Line 6-5 • 315 • JR• TR Smithson Valley (Blinn JC)

Previous College: Played two years for Blinn College...Earned all-conference honors on national championship team... High School: 2008 graduate of Smithson Valley High School, Spring Branch, Texas.. Son of Randy and Susan Wyatt... Has four siblings, Ryan, Lindsay, Ashley and Miranda... Major undecided...

Birthdate is Oct. 22, 1989.

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Newcomers

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

The Excitement

The Tarleton Texan football team has recorded nine straight winning seasons, including four under head coach Sam McElroy.

The Texans have claimed four division titles in that span while claiming one Lone Star Conference Championship which it shared with Texas A&M-Kingsville in 2001.

Fans flock to the excitement in Memorial Stadium, averaging 5,392 fans at each contest last season. There were 6,314 fans at the Tarleton/Angelo State game last year alone.

The Texans have a 32-11 record in Memorial Stadium since 2001, and the program has received national attention in the national polls over the last several seasons.

Winning is no longer a phenomenon, it’s a tradition.

And it’s something to get EXCITED about!

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“Wearing the purple and white jersey means everything.

It means we are representing this whole university and all those fans that support us. The number on my jersey doesn’t matter. We don’t even need the names on the back of the jerseys because we are playing for Tarleton as one unit..”

– Former defensive back Will Hedrick

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“We have great fans, and we have a winning program.

We know when we come out onto the field we come to win, and we come to play.”

– Former wide receiver Devin Guinn

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The Texans have become a playoff contender and a winning force. Tarleton has won at least seven games in six of the last seven seasons.

2001 10-3, 8-1 in LSC (5-1 South*) 2002 9-2, 6-2 in LSC (4-1 North*) 2003 8-4, 6-2 in LSC (4-1 North*) 2004 8-4, 6-2 in LSC (3-2 North) 2005 7-3, 6-3 in LSC (3-3 North) 2006 6-4, 6-3 in LSC (5-1 South*) 2007 9-2, 7-2 in LSC (4-2 South) 2008 8-3, 6-3 in LSC (3-3 South)

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Three Academic All-Americans

“I love the strength and conditioning program. It hasn’t gotten me a lot stronger than I have ever been. I am now both strong and in shape and ready to start the season.”

– Senior defensive end Jamaal Steamer

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“I am convinced that we have the No. 1 strength coach in America. He has been a National Strength Coach of the Year, and he has helped train several NFL players. But what helps the most is Rod Cole is a creator of men. He has morals and character, and he uses those things to coach and teach the kids in the weight room.”

– Head Coach Cary Fowler

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“Coach Cole emphasizes on strength and speed, and since he has been here, I have gotten stronger and faster.”

– Senior runningback Kenneth Travis

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“The program works us hard. We get stronger both mentally and physically.

Come game day, it helps me be prepared to play hard.”

– Senior defensive end Jacob Rowe

In gaining the competitive edge, the Tarleton Strength and Conditioning program is much more than a weight room. The program encompasses all of the components of movement involved in speed, agility and quickness.

Athletes are monitored and given specific exercises with instructions for movements needed to improve. The staff educates athletes regarding the importance of nutritionto-athletic performance, healthy eating habits, achieving a proper bodyweight and much more.

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rod Cole, leads the way in providing his athletes with an intense workout specifically aimed at maximizing potential and gaining competitive edge. The focus and intensity in the weight room is targeted to be the same as in a game; thus, athletes attack the weights with high intensity, replicating movements of the sport.

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

“I believe the coaches strive on making every player the best they can be. I think the new guys are developing very fast. I think the freshman will develop into great football players because we have a great football staff to teach them. Everyday we come out here and work at the start of practice on each specific thing that will put them in the right place on gameday. The more repitition we get the better we get. We don’t just go work on plays, we work on techniques, and that make us a better football team.”

– Former center and current graduate assistant Dustin Washburn

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“ The coaches really break things down for us and help us to see the big picture.”

– Senior defensive end Jacob Rowe

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“That’s where you get started and learn the game. The hands-on treatment that you give means everything in the world in making you a better player. .”

– Junior linebacker Matt Knicky

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“The individual development part of the program is tough, very tough. But I think it proves how successful you could be in your training. I think most teams don’t take it to the extreme that we do, both through our strength program and our coaching, and it shows in the way we play and in our record how it helps..”

– Former quarterback Scott Grantham

Opponents 2009 Review History Conference

“The individual attention we receive from the coaches is tremendous. The one-on-one instruction helps us improve on a daily basis as strive to perfect the little things every day.”

– Senior defensive end Jamaal Steamer

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“The one-on-one on the field is invaluable. We try to teach each kid to watch every step. Very seldom do you find a kid that wants to make a mistake, and we get out there and coach them. ” – Head Coach Cary Fowler

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Home Field Advantage

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Texans are 237-12 at Memorial Stadium since 2001.

Three Academic All-Americans

“I can see those students yelling right now and screaming while standing on the wall. Our home field advantage means a lot. I can hear the Plowboys coming in and the Sound and the Fury blaring. You don’t really worry about playing on the road, but we miss home. It’s such a home field advantage and a comforting feeling. From the time you get to the stadium until the end of the game, from the purple flags to Texan Alley to the Texan Club to the stands, we really have an advantage. Other people in the conference claim they have home field advantage, but I truly don’t see the home field advantage like we have anywhere else from start to finish. .”

– Head Coach Cary Fowler

“We can’t let anyone come up the other side of the ramp and beat us. Our fans, our band, our cheerleaders and the whole atmosphere is just different here. They are our family.”

– Former runningback Roderick Smith

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“I feel like anytime we get the chance to play in front of our fans, we have a great chance to win. Our fans is screaming like crazy when their offense is on the field and support us all year long.“ – Former linebacker Marcus Phillips

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Last season, the Texans had a total of 31,890 fans at six games.

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In 2007, the Texans set a new school attendance record for home openers with 5,618 fans.

2009 Review History University

“This is a good program. Everyone on the team gets along, we are a family. We are like five fingers that play together as a fist. This is the best D2 program that I know of, and it is a winning program.”

– Former defensive back Tremaine Wright 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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“Playing in front of our home crowd is awesome. You can’t beat it in D2. It is the best I’ve seen.”

– Junior linebacker Matt Knicky

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Winning Percentage

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

“I was not used to winning where I came from, and the fact that this program was a proven winner is what helped me to come play at Tarleton.”

– Senior defensive back Lonnie Buchanan

Three Academic All-Americans

The Texans have the best winning percentage in the Lone Star Conference since 2000.

Tarleton is 77-31 for an overall winning percentage of .712.

Tarleton has won more Lone Star Conference games than anyone else from 2000-09. The Texans are 60-25 in division games, a .706 winning percentage.

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Overall Tarleton .712 Midwestern State .682 A&M-Kingsville .628 Abilene Christian .572 Southeastern Okla. .553 West Texas A&M .538 Central Oklahoma .495 Eastern New Mexico .467 A&M-Commerce .417 Angelo State .396 Southwestern Okla. .373 East Central .321 Northeastern State .320

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LSC .716 .686 .659 .621 .541 .547 .511 .395 .443 .419 .279 .345 .302

Division .667 .638 .583 .600 .640 .525 .560 .317 .464 .383 .340 .320 .440

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Game Day Experience/Texan Alley Preview Staff Players

“Game day at Tarleton is great. The fans go crazy. Even though it is not the biggest stage to play on, like at a Division I, it feels like it when we step out on our home field.”

– Senior defensive end Jamaal Steamer

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“It’s exciting. With the music going from the band and the fans going crazy, it is an exciting place to play. I love the gameday experience.

– Former running back Roderick Smith

Opponents

“Winning means a lot. I know being on this team we are going to win.

That is all there is to say. There is no other option but to win. .”

- Senior runningback Kenneth Travis

2009 Review History

From the marching band to the full stands to the smell of the concession stand, the game day excitement is in the air every time the Texans line up and snap the ball.

Conference University

Join the fun at Texan Alley before the game where fans can eat with the campus clubs, fraternities and sororities in the tailgate area. Find a washer game to join or send the kids to the blowup games. See how good of an arm-chair quarterback you are.

Listen to the live music, sing and dance.

Most of all, just have lots of FUN! Then come inside the stadium and cheer on the Texans to another home victory.

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Playing Up A Level

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

“We always get ready to win no matter who we are playing. We go into every game knowing we can win the game. It’s pretty special to be able to go into bigger schools, play well and come away with a victory, both as a player and a coach.”

– Former letterwinner John Harrell

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The Texans have played NCAA Division I Championship Subdivision members (formerly NCAA I-AA) four times since 2003. Tarleton has won two of those contests, including 2007’s 27-24 overtime victory at Stephen F. Austin.

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“Coming away with a victory at Stephen F. Austin was a great thing for us that brought us together as a group. It helped our confidence and showed us what we were capable of when playing together as a team and a program.

– Former quarterback Scott Grantham

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“You just have to go out and lay it on the line.

I coached 1-AA and played it, and there is not a lot of difference between our Division II and 1-AA besides letters and numbers. I see what we have done here at Tarleton, and throughout the conference, and none of us back down from anyone. We get to play in a bigger stadium, and those guys think they are better than us, so it is not hard to get them fired up to go play. It doesn’t matter if we are lining up against Henderson Junior High or North Texas, we are going to go out there and play to win. ” – Head Coach Cary Fowler

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“Being able to play Division I games brings excitement. These kids get excited because they feel like they could have played at that level. We can have confidence playing teams from the next level because we have had success against them in the past.”

– Offensive Coordinator Scott Carey

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The Texans will play at Northwestern State (La.) in Natchitoches, La. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. It is the first Bowl Championship game for the Tarleton since its 27-24 overtime win at Stephen F. Austin in 2007.

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Playoff Games The Texans played in several playoff games as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) member before joining the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division II. Since joining the NCAA, the Texans have made it as far as the quarterfinals in 2001 and a second round game in 2009. Below are small recaps of the Division II playoff games.

Playoffs - Nov. 17, 2001

Quarterfinals - Nov. 24, 2001 UC Davis 42, Tarleton 25 Toomey Field (att. 5,377)

Texas A&M-Kingsville 34, Tarleton 10 Javelina Stadium (att. 9,500)

Chadron, Neb. - Tarleton State’s defense limited a high-powered Chadron State offense to just three points in the second half as the Texans rallied past the Eagles 28-24 in first-round action of the NCAA Division II football playoffs.

The Texans trailed 21-7 late in the first half after QB Steve Kelly fumbled and Chadron’s Aric Lopez returned it five yards for a TD. That play seemingly gave the Eagles all the momentum heading to halftime.

Kelly and Texans came right back and managed to cut their deficit to 21-14 with a quick 11-play drive that culminated with a 3-yard TD catch by TE Kyle Masters, slicing the CSC lead to seven points with 30 seconds left in the half.

Chadron upped its lead to 24-14 with Ryan Larson’s 24-yard field goal on the Eagles’ first secondhalf possession, but the Texans’ defense would dominate from there, allowing CSC only 77 yards in their final four drives.

The Texans limited CSC to 0-for-4 on 3rd-down conversions and 0-for-2 on 4th-down tries in the final quarter. Tarleton squelched the Eagles’ fake punt attempt on 4th-and-1 at the Tarleton 44-yard line with 6:20 left, and the Texans stopped CSC on a 4th-and-3 at the CSC 26 with 2:12 to play.

Tarleton’s offense managed two lengthy scoring drives to complete the rally, first going 72 yards in 12 plays to score on RB Chavis McCollister’s 5-yard run late in the third quarter.

D.T. Hopkins plowed up the middle from four yards out with 9:46 left in the game to put the Texans ahead 28-24, with that short TD run being set up by a 42-yard halfback pass from McCollister to WR Damien Jackson.

Davis, Calif. - Glenn Adriatico of UC Davis returned a fourth-quarter kickoff 66 yards for a TD and scored again less than two minutes later on a 55-yard reception as the Aggies pulled away from Tarleton State for a 42-25 victory in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals.

UC Davis overcame Tarleton leads of 7-0 and 1714 to pick up the win. The Aggies took a 21-17 lead in the third quarter as RB Sean Holleman scored his third TD of the game, then Davis got the ball right back after a Tarleton punt and pushed its edge to 28-17 on the first play of the fourth with Mike Oliva’s 19-yard TD catch.

The Texans answered as Tarleton QB Steve Kelly completed 5 of 7 passes on a 9-play drive that ended with Kelly hitting Aaron Lucas on a 14-yard TD pass.

Chavis McCollister then scored on a 2-point conversion run, cutting the UC Davis lead to just 28-25 with 11:40 left in the game.

Tarleton was flagged for an offsides penalty on the ensuing kickoff, and after being forced to kickoff again, Adriatico gathered the ball at his own 34-yard line and raced unscathed in front of the Tarleton bench for the game-breaking TD.

The Texans picked up one first down on the next possession before turning the ball over on downs at the UC Davis 45-yard line. That’s where QB J.T. O’Sullivan delivered the knockout punch, hitting Adriatico in stride over the middle for a 55-yard TD toss at the 9:28 mark.

The score was tied 14-14 at halftime, with Tarleton turning the ball over twice in UC Davis territory, including a D.T. Hopkins fumble at the Aggies 1-yard line.

Tarleton gained 489 yards on 76 plays but was just 2 of 13 on 3rd-down conversions, compared to an 8 for 11 effort by the Aggies.

KINGSVILLE - The Tarleton State football team offered too many chances to Texas A&MKingsville on Saturday and lost 34-10 in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.

The No. 21 Texans’ Justin Parson fumbled the opening kickoff to put the Javelinas at the Texans’ 37-yard line.

The other problem with the ballgame for the Texans was the time of possession. The Javelinas won that stat 37:21 to 22:29.

The Texans (8-4) also lost the turnover battle, giving up the fumble and a 68-yard interception return by TAMUK’s Michael Bragg.

Bragg intercepted Tarleton quarterback Cliff Watkins at the goaline and returned it to the Tarleton 32.

Problem No. 4 was the Kingsville defense.

The Javelinas held the Texans 202 yards below their season offensive output, including 132 yards below the average passing game.

TAMUK (10-1) got on the board first when Richard Hammond nailed a 44-yard field goal. A seven-yard Texan punt put A&M-Kingsville in good field position.

Larry Williams put the Javelinas on the scoreboard again when he punched it in from four yards out. That drive was set up after a 19yard punt.

Watkins scored his first rushing touchdown of the season when he ran a bootleg in from nine yards out. Jamie Guin added the kick with 11:50 left in the game to move the Texans within three, 10-7.

The Javelinas got on the board with 1:05 left in the first half when Brent Holmes caught a 15-yard pass from Daniel Taylor.

Guin added a 48-yard field goal for the last Texan score with 11:50 left in the third quarter.

A&M-Kingsville score three more times in the ballgame.

Scoring Summary Tarleton 0 14 7 7 -- 28 Chadron State 7 14 3 0 -- 24

CSC-Strand 1 run (Larson kick); TSU-Givens 4 pass from Kelly (Boren kick); CSC-Strand 12 run (Larson kick); CSC-Lopez 5 fumble return (Larson kick); TSU-Masters 3 pass from Kelly (Boren kick); CSC-Larson 24 FG; TSU-McCollister 5 run (Boren kick); TSU-Hopkins 4 run (Boren kick).

Scoring Summary Tarleton 7 7 3 8 -- 25 UC Davis 0 14 7 21 -- 42

TSU-McCollister 8 run (Boren kick); UCD-S. Holleman 1 run (kick failed); UCD-S. Holleman 4 run (Bandel pass); TSU-Kelly 1 run (Boren kick); TSU-Boren 39 field goal; UCDS. Holleman 5 run (Williams kick); UCD-Oliva 19 pass from O’Sullivan (Williams kick); TSU-B. Lucas 14 pass from Kelly (McCollister run); UCD-Adriatico 66 kick return (Williams kick); UCD-Adriatico 55 pass from O’Sullivan (Williams kick).

Scoring Summary Tarleton 0 7 3 0 -- 10 Texas A&M-Kingsville 10 7 0 17 -- 34

TAMUK-Hammond 44 FG; TAMUK-Williams 4 run

Tarleton 28, Chadron State 24 Don Beebe Stadium (att. 5.400)

Team Statistics..................................... TSU.................. CSC First Downs................................................ 23......................23 Rushes-Yards....................................... 32-82.............. 37-191 Passing Yards.......................................... 261....................194 Passes A-C-I.....................................43-29-1............. 35-22-1 Punts-Avg............................................ 4-47.0............... 3-32.3 Fumbles-Lost............................................ 1-1.................... 0-0 Penalties-Yards....................................... 4-26................ 11-68 Individual Leaders

Rushing: TSU-McCollister 7-51; CSC-Holak 21-121; Passing: TSU-Kelly 41-27-1, 185; CSC-Strand 34-21-1, 185; Receiving: TSU-Givens 6-27; CSC-Wahlstrom 8-70; Tackles: TSU-Young 18; CSC-Barry & Morris 10.

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Team Statistics..................................... TSU..................UCD First Downs................................................ 24......................30 Rushes-Yards..................................... 26-157.............. 48-256 Passing Yards.......................................... 332....................252 Passes A-C-I.....................................50-26-0............. 29-20-1 Punts-Avg............................................ 3-41.3............... 2-34.0 Fumbles-Lost............................................ 3-2.................... 1-1 Penalties-Yards....................................... 8-62.................. 3-24

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(Hammond kick); TSU-Cliff Watkins 9 run ( Guin kick); TAMUK-Holmes 15 pass from Taylor (Hammond kick); TSU-Guin 48 FG; TAMUK-Hammond 23 FG; TAMUKHolmes 27 pass from Taylor (Hammond kick); TAMUKWilliams 2 run (Hammond kick).

Team Statistics..................................... TSU..............TAMUK First Downs................................................ 16......................14 Rushes-Yards....................................... 25-66.............. 45-129 Passing Yards.......................................... 212....................159 Passes A-C-I.....................................36-16-1............. 23-13-0 Punts-Avg............................................ 6-32.8............... 6-31.3 Fumbles-Lost............................................ 2-1.................... 0-0 Penalties-Yards......................................... 1-5.................. 7-59

Individual Leaders Individual Leaders

Rushing: TSU-Morrison 16-73; TAMUK-Williams 28-108;

Rushing: TSU-Givens 7-68; UCD-S. Holleman 27-153; Passing: TSU-Watkins 16-36-1-222; TAMUK-Taylor 13-23-0Passing: TSU-Kelly 49-26-0, 332; UCD-O’Sullivan 29-20-1, 158; Receiving: TSU-Tabor 7-97; TAMUK-Washington 4-21.

252; Receiving: TSU-Moody 7-78; UCD-Oliva 6-82; Tackles: TSU-Williams 13; UCD-K. Taylor 9.

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Team Statistics..................................... TSU................. CWU First Downs.................................................. 9......................17 Rushes-Yards......................................24--14.............. 39-122 Passing Yards.......................................... 192....................287 Passes A-C-I.....................................34-14-0............. 31-21-1 Punts-Avg............................................ 8-40.2............... 4-41.2 Fumbles-Lost............................................ 3-2.................... 0-0 Penalties-Yards....................................... 6-54.................. 8-73

Individual Leaders

Rushing: TSU-Robertson 19-131; TAMUK-Winborn 35-223; Passing: TSU-Grantham 24-40-1, 296; TAMUK-Garza 20-31-2, 164; Receiving: TSU-Hobson 10-188; TAMUK-Lincoln 6-38; Tackles: TSU-Uwajeh 8; TAMUK-Saddler-McQueen 8.

Individual Leaders

Rushing: TSU-Robertson 10-26; CWU-Eldrdige 18-101; Passing: TSU-Grantham 14-33-0, 192; CWU-Morgan 21-31-1, 287; Receiving: TSU-Guinn 3-45; CWU-Spevak 5-97; Tackles: TSU-Stringfellow 10; CWU-Hall 9.

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Team Statistics..................................... TSU..............TAMUK First Downs................................................ 24......................29 Rushes-Yards..................................... 39-234.............. 43-238 Passing Yards.......................................... 296....................164 Passes A-C-I.....................................41-20-2............. 31-20-2 Punts-Avg............................................ 4-40.0............... 4-41.0 Fumbles-Lost............................................ 2-1.................... 1-1 Penalties-Yards................................... 19-160.................. 5-43

“A lot of guys are hungry for the same experience this year of getting to the playoffs and being successful.”

– Senior defensive back Lonnie Buchanan

Conference

Scoring Summary Tarleton 3 3 0 0 6 Central Washington 7 10 3 7 27

TSU-Lindholm 39 field goal; CWU-Spevak 48 pass from Morgan (Rolsma kick); CSU-Eldridge 2 run (Rolsma kick); TSU-Lindholm 31 field goal; CWU-Rolsma 27 field goal; CWURolsma 30 field goal; CWU-Eldridge 3 run (Rolsma kick).

“We know where we have been in the past, and we feel we can go a lot farther than we did last year. We know we can play with anyone in the country, and we know what it takes to get there. That experience will hopefully help us go leaps and bounds beyond last year.”

– Junior O-lineman Josh Martin

History

Scoring Summary Tarleton 14 7 15 10 3 8 57 A&M-Kingsville 7 24 8 7 3 7 56

TSU-Hobson 51 pass from Grantham (Lindholm kick); TSU-Demby 1 run (Lindholm kick); TAMUK-Winborn 1 run (Brom kick); TAMUK-Glover 26 fumble return (Brom kick); TAMUK-Winborn 36 run (Brom kick); TAMUK-Glover 40 yd INT return (Brom kick); TSU-Hobson 62 pass from Grantham (Lindholm kick); Brom 45 field goal; TSU Robertson 30 run (Lindholm kick); TAMUK-Winborn 1 run (Roberson pass from Brom); TSU-Guinn 3 pass from Grantham (Peschke pass from Grantham); TSU-Smith 11 run (Lindholm kick); TAMUK-Garza 1 run (Brom kick); TSU-Lindholm 64 field goal; TSU-Lindholm 27 field goal; TAMUK-Brom 19 field goal; TAMUK-Winborn 2 run (Brom kick); TSU-Grantham 20 run (Grantham rush).

“We are more motivated to get back to the playoffs. We are hungry to get back to where we were and win to represent Tarleton in the national spotlight.”

– Junior linebacker Matt Knicky

2009 Review

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The No. 12 Tarleton Texans had a hard time running the ball Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoff against No. 1 Central Washington, and just nine first downs were logged by the Texans in a 27-6 loss in Ellensburg, Wash.

The Texans handed the ball over on two fumbles, and the Wildcats scored 10 points off of those turnovers, while the Texans had an interception and had just three points. One of the Texan turnovers was deep into Wildcat territory.

The Texans gained just 178 yards of total offense, Tarleton’s second worse out of the season after Abilene Christian held Tarleton to 172 total yards. On Saturday, Tarleton gained 192 yards through the air, but the Texans were limited to minus-17 yards on the ground.

Bradley Bullitt intercepted a Cole Morgan pass and then lateralled the ball to Jeremy Sifford who returned it to the CWU 39-yard line to set up the first score of the game when Garrett Lindholm made a 39-yard field goal with 4:07 left in the first quarter. The score came after six plays and Tarleton covered just four yards in the scoring drive to make it 3-0 Texans.

On the next drive for the Wildcats, Morgan hit Johnny Spevak for a 48-yard touchdown. Garrett Rolsma had the extra point to put the home team ahead 7-3 with 2:33 left in the opening quarter. The drive took three plays to cover 50 yards.

The Wildcats stretched the lead to 14-3 with 10:16 left in the first half when Randall Eldridge punched it in from two yards away.Rolsma added the kick to cap the two-play 15-yard drive that was set up by a Roderick Smith fumble at the Tarleton 22-yard line. The ball was scooped up by Taylor Breitzman and returned to the Tarleton 15.

The Texans took the next drive 48 yards on 10 plays in 4:03 to set up a 31-yard field goal by Lindholm.

The Texans trailed 14-6 with 6:03 on the clock.

CWU then added a field goal with 1:39 remaining in the second quarter when Rolsma connected on a 27yard attempt to close an eight-play, 71-yard drive that took 4:24 off the clock. The Wildcats led 17-6 at the half.

The Texans stopped the Wildcats’ first drive of the second half, and the offense was driving down the field when Roderick Smith caught a screen pass from Scott Grantham, but the senior running back again fumbled – this time at the CWU 23-yard line.

The home team then took the ball 69 yards on six plays to stretch its lead to 20-6 when Rolsma hit a 30yard field goal with 8:07 left in the third quarter.

Neither team scored again until the Wildcats put the last point of the game on the board. Eldridge punched the ball in from three yards out to end a nine-play, 67yard drive. The kick by Rolsma put the final tally on the board with CWU winning, 27-6.

“The experience just makes you hungrier. We want to go farther than we have ever been. Making the playoffs is really big for the program, and we hope to be starting something new here. We have expectations already set to win, but now we want the expectations to win big and do so in the playoffs every season.”

– Junior wide receiver Arthur Buckingham

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KINGSVILLE – In one of the most dramatic games in school and NCAA history, the No. 12 Tarleton Texans needed a come-from-behind victory and double overtime to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs with a 57-56 win at No. 13 Texas A&M-Kingsville Saturday in front of a croud of over 13,000 people.

Tarleton improved to 10-2 on the season after quarterback Scott Grantham scored on a 20-yard run in the second overtime to pull Tarleton within one before running the two-point conversion in by himself to give the Texans the win.

Overtime was set up with a 64-yard field goal by Tarleton’s Garrett Lindholm to tie the game as time expired after the Javelinas had scored with under a minute left in regulation. The kick was the second longest field goal in NCAA Division II history.

Tarleton jumped out to an early 14-point led, but TAMUK scored the next 28 points to go ahead 28-14 – helped in part by two Texan turnovers that led to a scoop and score on a fumble and a pick-six interception.

The Javelinas got the ball with 4:56 left in the game and drove 61 yards on nine plays and scored the goahead touchdown. Brom’s kick put the score at 46-43 with 49 seconds left on the clock.

Tarleton started at its own 26 with a false start penalty. Facing fourth and 18, Grantham hit Arthur Buckingham on a 35-yard pass for a first down. Then, facing a third and 10 from the Kingsville 47, Lindholm hit the kick that tied the game at 46 from 64 yards out as time expired. Buckingham had the hold, Kyle Piercefield the snap.

Tarleton loss the coin toss in overtime and had the ball first. The Texans got to the eight, but Lindholm was forced to kick a 27-yard field goal after a delay of game penalty to go ahead 49-46.

TAMUK then drove to the Tarleton two, but the Javelinas also had to kick, Brom’s good from 19 yards.

TAMUK scored on a two-yard run from Winborn.

The kick by Brom made it 56-49 and forced the Texans to do the same.

From the 20, Grantham scrambled to the right and saw an opening, and after breaking several tackles and spinning into the end zone, the Texans trailed by just one point. The Tarleton coaches called for the two-point conversion, and Grantham again went to the right side on a keeper and found the winning two-point conversion to give the Texans the 57-56 double overtime victory.

Central Washington 27, Tarleton 6 Tomlinson Stadium (att. 6,162)

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arleton has three former lettermen who are currently playing in the National Football League – James Dearth currently of the Washington Redskins is the first. Dearth was a sixth-round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 1999 and appeared in two games for the Browns. He spent the 2000 season on the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad before signing a free agent contract with the Jets and playing in every game in the 2001 season.

Dearth, who served the last eight seasons as the Jets’ starting deep snapper and backup tight end, has played in 144 consecutive regular season NFL games. He hauled in the first touchdown reception of his NFL career in 2001 in a 15-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Listed by the Jets as 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, Dearth played at Tarleton from 1996-98, tallying 77 catches for 992 yards and nine TDs in three seasons. He actually started at quarterback in the Texans’ opening game in 1996 before moving to tight end, where he twice was named first team All-LSC South Division and second team NCAA Division II All-America.

Dearth, a native of Scurry, Texas, was named the 1998 LSC DEARTH AT TARLETON South Offensive Lineman of the Year as he finished his

1996......3 catches, 0 TDs; 1 of 2 passing, 6 yards senior season with 19 catches for 333 yards in the final four 1997......43 catches,36528yards, yards, 6 TDs; 1st team All-LSC South; 1st team All-West Region; 2nd team All-America games. He also earned All-America honors in the shot put in 1998......31 catches, 428 yards, 3 TDs; LSC South Off. Line of Yr.; 1998 while competing for Tarleton’s track and field team.

1st All-LSC South; 1st All-West Region; 2nd All-America

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arleton’s Richard Bartel signed a free agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League following a two-year stint with the Texans. The Cowboys invited Bartel to mini-camps and then took the free agent to the 2007 Preseason Camp in San Antonio afterwhich he quarterbacked the practice squad. He was one of four quarterbacks on the Cowboys roster prior to the 2008 season, but Bartel went to Cleveland Browns to quarterback practice squad in November of 2008. Bartel is now with the Washington Redskins.

Bartel finished his career with a 59.4 passing percentage, which is No. 3 on the school’s all-time list.. He completed 314 of 529 passes thrown in 20 games as a Texan while throwing 128 touchdowns and for 3,906, an average of 195.3 yards per contest.

In 2006, Bartel threw for 2,023 yards while completing 161 of 276 passes with just five interceptions. He threw for 16 touchdowns and averaged 202.3 yards passing per outing. He completed 58.3 percent of his passes thrown as a senior. He had one rushing touchdown.

As a junior in 2005, Bartel completed 153 of 253 passes with 11 interceptions. He threw for 1,883 yards and 12 touchdowns while completing 60.5 percent of his passes which is third on the all-time single-season completion Bartel AT TARLETON percentage list. He averaged 2005...153-253-11, 1,883 yards, 12 touchdowns 60.5 percent, 129.95 efficiency 188.3 yards per game passing 2006...161-276-5, 2,023 yards, 16 touchdowns 58.3 percent, 135.41 efficiency in his first year at Tarleton.

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arleton’s Garrett Lindholm made a name for himself during the 2009 season after making the highlights on ESPN and various other media outlets for hitting a NCAA Division II playoff record 64-yard field goal to send the Texans’ first round playoff game into overtime. His leg earned him a freeagent contract with the Atlanta Falcons in the spring of 2010, but he has since moved to the Indianapolis Colts, hoping to make the everyday roster.

Lindholm, who played four seasons for the Texans, was known not only for hitting important field goals, but also for his kickoff abilities. The kicker was named First Team All-Lone Star Conference as a senior and was named to several all-region and all-America teams. In the Midwestern State game in 2009, he hit a 34-yard field goal to tie the game with 12 seconds left, then a fumble on his ensuing kickoff was recovered by the Texans. Lindholm proceeded to hit a 55-yard field goal to win the game as time expired.

As a senior, Lindholm was 15-of-18 in field goals and 43-of-45 in extra points to lead the team with 88 points. He was perfect between 20-40 and averaged 63.4 yards per kickoff with 22 touchbacks on 77 attempts.

In his career, he averaged 61.7 yards per kick and hit 94-of98 in extra LINDHOlm AT TARLETON point attempts.

2006: Kicked 57 times, 3,377 yds, 59.2 avg, 22 TB In 2008, he 2007: Kicked 77 times, 4,684 yds, 60.8 avg., 18 TB, 5-7 FG, 9-11 PATs connected on his 2008: Kicked 64 times, 4,023 yds, 60.9 avg., 25 TB, 12-19 FG, 42-43 PATs 2009: Kicked 77 times, 4,884 yds, 63.4 avg., 22 TB, 15-18 FG, 43-45 PATs first 25 PATs.

Opponents

Other NFL Players from Tarleton and Tarleton Junior College* Randy Winkler, G/OT

1967-68, 1971 Winkler played in eight games in Detroit in 1967, 12 games in Atlanta in 1968 and five games in Green Bay in 1971. He was from Belton.

Derrick Ross, RB

Camp Wilson, FB*

Tywain Myles, DL

Walter Bryan, HB*

2008 Jacksonville Jaguars Myles originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jcksonville Jaguars on August 6, 2008. He was waived by the Jaguars after training camp, but he then signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons in January 2009 on a reserved/future contract agreement. Myles is a native of Nacogdoches.

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University

1946-49 Detroit Lions Wilson played in 44 games in his career, rushing 378 times for 1,453 yards and six touchdowns. He also recorded 20 receptions for 198 yards, an average of 9.9 yards per catch, and punted the ball 22 times as a rookie in 1946 for 868 yards, an average of 39.5 yards per kick. He had a long of 69 yards. He was from El Paso and went on to play at Hardin-Simmons and Tulsa.

Conference

1955 Baltimore Colts Bryan played in 10 games and had two rushes for four yards with a long of eight yards. He had one interception for four yards. The Olney native went on to play for Texas Tech.

2006 Kansas City Chiefs Ross played in six games during the regular season for the Chiefs after staring in the preseason. He had three rushes for eight yards and one punt return. The following summer, Ross was named the NFL Europe Most Valuable Player. He is a native of Huntsville.

History

1957 Detroit Brown played in four games and rushed twice for total of six yards. He returned three punts for 16 yards, including a long of 15. Brown had six kickoff returns for 106 yards, an average of 17.7 yards per return. He had a long of 23 yards. Brown was a native of Waco and went on to play at Texas A&M-Commerce.

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Marv Brown, HB*

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Facilities

Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium on the campus of Tarleton State University was completed in 1977. Recent renovations to the west stands has increased seating capacity to 7,000 spectators for athletic events.

The concrete bleachers rest against a dirt berm on the east (home) side of the field with a center section featuring 750 seats with back rests forming a purple “T”.

The lower level features a concession stand with restrooms, while the press box resides on the upper level.

The press box is heated and air-conditioned and is more than 100 feet long. It includes ample working space for press, scouts, sideline communications, film crews, statisticians, public address announcer, scoreboard operators, home and visitor radio stations, and a VIP room.

The Memorial Stadium field surface got a new look in 2004 when artificial turf was added. The endzones are painted purple with white lettering: Tarleton in the south zone and Texans in the north zone. There is a block T in the middle of the field facing the home side. A jumbotron was also installed on the north end of the field with the old scoreboard being moved to the south end of the stadium.

In 2006, a new restroom and concession area was built on the visitor’s side of the stadium.

Oscar Frazier Memorial Track, an eight-lane, allweather track borders the artificial grass football field and is encircled by a chain link fence. The stadium is bordered east and west by hard-surfaced parking lots, north by the intramural complex, and south by the Physical Education Field Facility, completed in 1989.

Memorial Stadium is easily accessible, as it is located north of Business 377 (West Washington Street) on Harbin Drive.

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The Texans’ locker room facility is located inside the Field House, which sits at the South end of Memorial Stadium. Officially known as the Physcial Education Field Facility, the Field House also houses offices for the football coaching staff, meeting rooms, the sports medicine office and the main training room. The varsity locker room got a facelift in the summer of 2009 wih new wooden lockers that were donated by former players and friends of the program. An auxilary training room also is available inside Wisdom Gym.

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Practice Facility The Texans practice on the northeast corner of the fields adjacent to Memorial Stadium. The Tarleton football program has two complete fields that offer plenty of room for the Texans to workout and prepare for competition. The fields are marked with lines and hash marks so that the Texans will have the best preparation for game day. Next to the two fields is a short field marked for individual and group workouts.

The Texans are the only team practicing on the fields in the fall, though the south end of the fields is converted to a throwing area during track and field season, and the facility is locked when the Texans are not practicing.

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2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

“A lot of people try to hide something when they are recruiting because there is an eyesore. We don’t have to do that. We can stick our chest out with pride in wherever you take them. We may not be the best in the country in some areas, but we have a lot, and we are continuing to make improvements. We don’t shy away with our facilities, they help us sell our program. ” – Head Coach Cary Fowler

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Community Service

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Tarleton football program participates in many Community Service projects throughout the year, and not just while during school. From serving dinner at the Ronald McDonald House at Cook’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth to delivering Meals on Wheels, the Texans are proud to be servants both on the Tarleton Campus and throughout Stephenville and the surrounding areas.

Foster’s Home for Children

Meals on Wheels

Three Academic All-Americans

“We grow closer together and realize what a blessing it is to be here and to be able to help someone together. It makes us grow closer together, and it makes us feel good because we are helping someone else.”

– Senior defensive end Jacob Rowe “The community service brings the team together. It is not just about interacting with each other, but interacting with the community. I think it is a big thing for our program.”

– Senior defensive back Lonnie Buchanan

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Ronald McDonald House

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“Being a football player, you are blessed. To be able to come out here and do what you do every day is a blessing, and to give back to people who need it makes you feel good about yourself. It’s the way you want to live your life. It’s positive, and I plan on continuing to do community service throughout my future, not just here at Tarleton, because it makes the world a better place.”

– Former wide receiver Devin Guinn

University

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

Texan Football

“Community service is dear to my heart, and my families heart. Doing community service helps these kids understand what they have and how fortunate they are.

Most of these times, some of these kids have ridden the roller coaster of life, but when we are able to help others in our community and around, they see how really fortunate they are when they see people starve for attention and are in need of help. I don’t want kids to do community service if they don’t want to, but our kids are constantly asking to do things for the elderly all the way down to the little kids.”

– Head Coach Cary Fowler

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Angel League Softball

Helping People Move

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Media Coverage

The Sam McElroy Coach’s Show airs during the season on the Tarleton Athletic Radio Network.

The show, which is sponosred by local businesses and held at Texas Bank, is aired on Thursday’s at 11 a.m.

On The Air

Three Academic All-Americans

The Texans can be heard on the radio in Stephenville and the surrounding area, and also online around the world via KSTV FM. The home games are also broadcast online via the Tarleton Sports homepage.

In The Community

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Each year at the beginning of the season, the Texan Club – Tarleton athletics’ official booster club – has the Kickoff Luncheon where head coach Cary Fowler talks about the upcoming season as well as introduces his staff and a few key players.

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Tarleton’s football game against Angelo State in 2008 was broadcast nationally on CBS College Sports Television Network. The broadcast reached millions of homes and was one of just six NCAA Division II football games broadcast that year.

2009 Review History

The Lone Star Conference hosts an annual media day every year to kickoff the football season. Each head coach talks about their teams and the upcoming season. The preseason polls are released and media from around the conference talk to players and coaches.

Conference

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

The local newspaper, the Stephenville EmpireTribune, does a great job covering the Texans.

The paper runs game previews, game stories and features that chronicle the season.

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In the Spotlight

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Tarleton broadcasts all of its football games, as well as its men’s and women’s basketball games, on the radio and Internet. The Texans can be heard on KSTV FM (93.1 FM). The games can be heard on the KSTV web site and can be linked to off of the official Tarleton Athletics web site.

www.TarletonSports.com

Check out the all new Tarleton official athletics web site at www.tarletonsports.com for all updated information on Tarleton’s sports.

The site is updated year round and is the main source of information for Texan and TexAnn athletics.

Watch Sports LIVE on Web

Three Academic All-Americans

All home men’s and women’s basketball games and football games are broadcast LIVE via the Internet at www.tarletonsports.com. Fans can watch the Texans and TexAnns play at home for a nominal fee. Check out the Tarleton Ticket on the official Tarleton Athletics Web Site.

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The Cary Fowler Coach’s Show airs during the season on the Tarleton Athletic Radio Network.

The show, which is sponosred by local businesses and held at Texas Bank, is aired on Thursday’s at 11 a.m.

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Opponents Opponents

2009 2009 Review Review

History History

Conference Conference

University University

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Northeastern State General Information

Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 9,300 Nickname: Riverhawks Colors: Green and White Conference: Lone Star (North Division) Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Doc Wadley Stadium (Poligrass) Capacity: 12,000 President: Dr. Don Betz Athletics Director: Jeffrey Konya

Head Coach Kenny Evans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2009 Record: 2-9, 2-3/4th LSC North, 2-7/T-10th LSC Overall Postseason: 12-10 First Year (Overall record): 1909 (448-368) Starters Returning: 17 (9 off, 8 def, 0 special) Lettermen Returning: 40 (22 off, 18 def, 0 special) Top Offensive Returners: Kenny Davis, QB; Prince McKinney, RB; John Stelly, FB; Trey McVay, WR; Phillip Boyd, OG; Stephen Anderson, C; Tyler Lannen, OG; Colten Ables, OT; Logan Cawyer, TE Top Defensive Returners: Jon Evans, LB; Caom Hansen, DE; Travis Boswell, DE; Billy Blackard, DT; Donald Dangerfield, ROV; Brian Johnson, CB; Troy Adams, CB; Nick Dobler, FS

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Kenny Evans Alma Mater: Northeastern State (‘82) Overall Record: 3-19 (3rd) Record at NSU: Same Office Phone: 918-444-3913 Assistant Coaches: Mike Knoll, Asst. HC/RB; Brad Cornelsen, OC; David Morgan, OL; Matt Hodgson, DC; Beau Davidson, DL; John Murray, DB.

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

SID Contact: Scott Pettus Office Phone: 918-444-3955 Email: pettusr@nsuok.edu SID Fax: 918-458-2386 Press Box Phone: 918-444-4494 Web Page: www.nsuoksports.com

Returning Stat Leaders

Arkansas Tech Tarleton at Midwestern State at Texas A&M-Kingsville *East Central *at Texas A&M-Commerce *Southwestern Oklahoma at Southwest Baptist *Southeastern Oklahoma West Texas A&M *at Central Oklahoma

L, 44-32 L, 6-0 L, 3-52 L, 14-31 W, 7-17 L, 12-27 W, 6-13 L, 34-42 L, 45-35 L, 66-23 L, 38-47

Northeastern State won, 38-16 Northeastern State won, 29-28 (OT) Tarleton won, 48-44 Tarleton won, 52-14 Tarleton won, 34-25 Tarleton won, 38-10 Tarleton won, 6-0

Away Away Home Away Home Home Away

• New head coach Cary Fowler is 6-0 against the RiverHawks as a defensive coordinator in the LSC since 2001.

Avg. 32.6

TD 1

Avg./G -

Yds. 765

TD 5

Avg./G -

Receiving Trey McVay

Rec. 29

Avg. 11.8

TD 6

Avg./G 34.3

Defense Jon Evans

UT 36

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Aug. 27 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

2-9 overall

• The Texans have won the last five meetings.

Att-Cmp-Int 141-68-5

AT 53

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Series Notes

Passing Kenny Davis

Yds. 343

at Tarleton, Stephenville 7 p.m.

Abilene Christian 7 p.m. at North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. 4 p.m. *at Southeastern Oklahoma, Durant, Okla. 2 p.m.

West Texas A&M 12 p.m. *Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce 2 p.m. *at Southwestern Oklahoma, Weatherford, Okla. 6 p.m. *Central Oklahoma 2 p.m. *at East Central, Ada, Okla.

2 p.m. *Eastern New Mexico 2 p.m. at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls 2 p.m.

Tarleton vs. Northeastern State

Overall: Tarleton, 5-2 Current win streak: Tarleton, 5 In Stephenville: Tarleton, 3-0 In Tahlequah: NSU, 3-1 Last Meeting: Sept. 5, 2009, Tarleton won at home, 6-0 Fowler vs. NSU: 0-0 Yds. 268

Sept. 7 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Sept. 11, 1993 Oct. 26, 2002 Oct. 25, 2003 Oct. 23, 2004 Sept. 17, 2005 Sept. 6, 2008 Sept. 5, 2009

Series Information

Rushing Att. Prince McKinney 104

Free Safety Nick Dobler

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Game 1 – Sept. 2, 2010

• The only times the Texans have won a football game in Tahlequah, Okla. was the last two trips to the most northeast school in the conference.

• The RiverHawks have not defeated Tarleton since Oct. 26, 2002 in Tahlequah, Okla., 29-28, in overtime. The only other NSU victory was also Tahlequah in the first series meeting in 1993.

• NSU changed its mascot from Redmen to RiverHawks two years ago. RiverHawks was chosen among the following reasons: the TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR connection to the Illinois River (a traditional recreation area for 89 11.5/29 1.5-9 - 2 1 1 NSU students since the school was founded in 1909). Along with the geographic reference, RiverHawks was popular because the name represents a bird that is “swift and courageous,” “master of its surroundings,”

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Central Oklahoma

Game 2 – Sept. 11, 2010

Head Coach Tracy Holland

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Nov. 4, 1995 Nov. 9, 1996 Sept. 27, 1997 Sept. 26, 1998 Nov. 16, 2002 Nov. 15, 2003 Sept. 25, 2004 Sept. 20, 2008 Sept. 19, 2009

Central Oklahoma won, 47-0 Central Oklahoma won, 17-14 Central Oklahoma won, 28-19 Central Oklahoma won, 31-17 Tarleton won, 34-27 Tarleton won, 38-23 Central Oklahoma won, 42-17 Tarleton won, 42-17 Tarleton won, 35-17

L, 42-13 W, 24-17 L, 46-17 L, 35-17 L, 27-23 L, 31-23 L, 41-24 W, 41-23 L, 43-16 W, 42-25 W, 47-38 Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away

Series Notes • This will be the second trip to Edmond, Okla. for the Texans in as many years. Last season, Tarleton won, 35-17.

TD 0

Avg./G 0.45

Att-Cmp-Int 4-1-0

Yds. 2

TD 0

Avg./G 0.36

• The Bronchos have the series lead, 5-4. However, the Texans have taken four of the last five meetings, dating back to 2002.

Receiving Daniel Morrell

Rec. 45

Avg. 12.2

TD 6

Avg./G 58.1

• UCO is in its third year with head coach Terry Holland, who has installed a wide-open spread offense.

Defense Tucker Cason

UT 53

AT 37

TT TFL 90 7-30

• Tarleton is 2-3 in Edmond.

Sack INT PBU FF FR • New Tarleton head coach, Cary Fowler, is 3-0 against the Bronchos 2.5-19 1 - 0 1 as a defensive coordinator in the league. He faced UCO just once while at Midwestern State, but the Texans have downed the Bronchos the last two seasons with Fowler as the Tarleton DC.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Avg. 0.6

Yds. 640

Conference

Returning Stat Leaders

Passing Ethan Sharp

at Pittsburg State, Pittsburg, Kan. at West Texas A&M, Canyon at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Kingsville Tarleton *at Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce Southwest Baptist *at Southeastern Okla., Durant, Okla. *Southwestern Oklahoma at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls *at East Central, Ada, Okla. *Northeastern State

History

Overall: UCO, 5-4 Current win streak: Tarleton, 2 In Stephenville: Tied, 2-2 In Edmond: Tarleton, 3-2 Last Meeting: Sept. 19, 2009, Tarleton won 35-17 in Stephenville Fowler vs. UCO: 0-0 Yds. 3

Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

4-7 overall

Tarleton vs. Central Oklahoma

Series Information

Att. 5

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Pittsburg State 7 p.m.

Tarleton 7 p.m. at Incarnate Word, San Antonio 7 p.m.

Midwestern State 7 p.m. *East Central 7 p.m. *at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, N.M. 3 p.m. *at Southeastern Okla., Durant, Okla.

2 p.m. *at Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Okla.

2 p.m. *Texas A&M Commerce 2 p.m. *at Southwestern Oklahoma, Weatherford, Okla. 2 p.m.

Angelo State 2 p.m.

Opponents

Head Coach: Tracy Holland Alma Mater: University of Northern Colorado (‘78) Overall Record: 11-11 (two years) Record at UCO: Same Office Phone: 405-974-2514 Assistant Coaches: Steve Patterson, Asst. HC/DC; Jay Wilkinson, OC; Vince Reynolds, DL; Brandon Hall, LB; Chase Harp, OL.

Aug. 28 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Texan Football

2009 Record: 4-7, 4-5/9th LSC North, 3-2/3rd LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1902 (585-329-47) Starters Returning: 10 (5 off, 3 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: 32 (16 off, 14 def, 2 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Daniel Morrell, WR; Cody Hughes, OL; Jake Kessen, OL; Corbin Burchett, OL; Jacob Tigges, OL Defensive Starters Returning: Tucker Cason, LB; Same Moses, DL; Isaih Blackshear, DL

Rushing Daniel Morrell

Linebacker Tucker Cason

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General Information

Location: Edmond, Okla.

Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 15,500 Nickname: Bronchos Colors: Bronze and Blue Conference: Lone Star (North Division) Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Wantland Stadium (Turf) Capacity: 10,000 President: Dr. W. Roger Webb Athletics Director: Joe Muller

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Northwestern State General Information

Location: Northwestern State Founded: 1884 Enrollment: 9,247 Nickname: Demons Colors: Purple, white, Orange Trim Conference: Southland Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Turpine Stadium Capacity: 15,971 Chancellor: Dr. Randy Webb Athletics Director: Greg Burke

Head Coach Bradley ale Peveto

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2009 Record: 0-11, 0-7/8th Southland Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1977 (111-50-1) Starters Returning: 15 (7 off, 3 def, 5 special) Lettermen Returning: 55 (22 off, 30 def, 3 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Justin Aldredge, TE; Jesse Hernandez, LT; Michel Booker, LG; Destry Hesskew, RG; Larry Calcote, RT; Thomas Jackson, WR; Paul Haris, QB. Defensive Starters Returning: Dennis Clark, DT; Cashas Pollard, CB.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Bradley ale Peveto Alma Mater: SMU, 1986 Overall Record: 0-11 Record at UAM: same Office Phone: 318-357-5252 Assistant Coaches: Todd Coooley, OC/QB; Jeremy Offutt, OL; Matt Kubik, R; Jeremiah Fiscus, RB; Brendan Farrell, ST; Brad Laird, DC; Jay Thomas, DL; De’Von Lockett, CB; Bradley Dale Peveto, LB

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

SID Contact: Doug Ireland Office Phone: 318-357-6467 Email: ireland@nsula.edu SID Fax: 318-957-4515 Press Box Phone: 318-357-4529 Web Page: www.nsudemons.com

at Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Samford Tarleton at North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. McNeese State at Central Arkansas, Conway, Ark. at Texas State, San Marcos Sam Houston State at Southeastern Lousiana, Hammond, La. Nicholls at Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches

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Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

at Houston at Grambling State North Dakota at Baylor Central Arkansas at McNeese State Texas State at Sam Houston Southeastern at Nicholls Stephen F. Austin

Oct. 13, 1962 Sept. 18, 1999

Series Information

Returning Stat Leaders

Rushing Paul Harris

Att. 98

Yds. 537

Avg. 5.5

TD 3

Avg./G 53.7

Passing Paul Harris

Att-Cmp-Int 144-81-5

Yds. 978

TD 5

Avg./G 97.8

Receiving Justin Aldredge

Rec. 25

Avg. 13.1

TD 4

Avg./G 29.8

Defense Cashas Pollard

UT 23

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Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

1 p.m.

5 p.m.

6 p.m.

4 p.m.

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

3 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

0-11 overall

L, 55-7 L, 38-17 L, 27-20 L, 68-13 L, 34-0 L, 51-23 L, 20-17 L, 34-30 L, 27-0 L, 28-21 L, 19-10

Tarleton vs. Northwestern State

Overall: Northwestern State, 2-0 Current win streak: Northwestern State, 2 In Stephenville: Northwestern State, 1-0 In Natchitoches, La.: Northwestern State, 1-0 Last Meeting: Sept. 18, 1999, NSU won 52-6 in Natchitoches, La. Fowler vs. Northwestern State: 0-0

Yds. 328 AT 7

Tight End Justin Aldredge

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TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 30 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0

Stephenville Natchitoches, La.

L, 31-6 L, 52-6

Series Notes • This is the first meeting between the two teams since 1999.

Northwestern State leads the all-time series, 2-0.

• Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler, who enters his first season at the helm of the Texans, is 0-3 against Division II Football Championship Subdivision schools as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

• Tarleton played four different Division I FCS schools in a span of five years in the mid-2000s, and Tarleton won its last such meeting at Stephen F. Austin. The Texans downed the LumberJacks in overtime, 27-24 in Nacogdoches on Sept. 1, 2007.

• Tarleton is 2-3 in the last five meetings against Division I FCS schools while almost knocking off then-nationally ranked Texas State in 2006, 27-23 in front of 15,388 fans.

• Northwestern State averaged 6,642 fans per game last season in five home contests. The Texans averaged 5,315 in six games and last season played in front of four crowds larger than NSU’s average.

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Abilene Christian

Game 4 – Sept. 25, 2010 Location: Abilene, Texas Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 5,000 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple and White Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Shotwell Stadium (SafePlay Turf) Capacity: 15,000 President: Dr. Phil Schubert Athletics Director: Jared Mosley

Head Coach Chris Tomsen

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Team Information

Coaching Staff

Returning Stat Leaders Yds. 961

Avg. 4.8

TD 16

Avg./G 73.9

Att-Cmp-Int 250-151-7

Yds. 1,709

TD 10

Avg./G 155.4

Receiving Edmund Gates

Rec. 49

Avg. 14.3

TD 5

Avg./G 54

Yds. 702

Abilene Christian won, 49-7 Abilene Christian won, 56-14 Abilene Christian won, 35-21 Abilene Christian won, 57-15 Abilene Christian won, 38-18 Abilene Christian won, 20-10 Abilene Christian won, 23-17 Tarleton won, 33-31 Tarleton won, 14-9 Tarleton won, 15-13 Tarleton won, 52-7 Tarleton won, 12-8 Tarleton won, 41-7 Abilene Christian won, 31-14 Abilene Christian won, 18-7 Tarleton won, 37-36 Abilene Christian won, 70-63 Abilene Christian won, 37-17 Tarleton won, 13-6

Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home

University

Passing Mitchell Gale

Nov. 3, 1973 Nov. 9, 1974 Nov. 8, 1975 Oct. 23, 1993 Oct. 21, 1995 Oct. 26, 1996 Oct. 25, 1997 Oct. 24, 1998 Oct. 23, 1999 Oct. 21, 2000 Oct. 20, 2001 Sept. 21, 2002 Sept. 20, 2003 Sept. 18, 2004 Oct. 22, 2005 Oct. 28, 2006 Oct. 27, 2007 Oct. 25, 2008 Oct. 24, 2009

Series Notes

• Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler is 4-4 against the Wildcats as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference, including winning four of the last six meetings.

• This is the earlierst meeting between the two teams since both TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR schools have been in the LSC South Division after Tarleton played 76 11.5/72 5.0/41 - 1 2 1 three years in the North Division.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

Conference

Overall: ACU, 11-8 Current win streak: TSU, 1 In Stephenville: ACU, 6-3 In Abilene: Tied, 7-3 Last Meeting: Oct. 24, 2009, Tarleton won, 13-6 Fowler vs. ACU: 0-0

AT 39

W, 19-14 W, 58-10 W, 20-14 W, 33-14 W, 44-33 W, 43-6 W, 38-14 L, 32-21 L, 13-6 W, 47-35 L, 15-13 W, 24-21 L, 35-10

History

Series Information

Defense UT Kevin Washington 37

9-4 overall

Tarleton vs. Abilene Christian

SID Contact: Lance Fleming Office Phone: 325-674-2693 Email: flemingl@acu.edu SID Fax: 325-674-6798 Press Box Phone: Web Page: www.acusports.com

Rushing Att. Daryl Richardson 199

Northwest Missouri Fort Lewis at Texas A&M-Commerce Southeastern Oklahoma *Eastern New Mexico at East Central *at Angelo State *West Texas A&M *at Tarleton *Texas A&M-Kingsville *at Midwestern State at Midwestern State at Northwest Missouri State

2009 Review

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2009 Schedule

Aug. 27 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 07 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

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Opponents

Head Coach: Chris Thomsen Alma Mater: Texas Christian ('93) Overall Record: 32-17, six years Record at ACU: same Office Phone: 325-674-2353 Assistant Coaches: Ken Collums, OC/QB; Cody Farrell, DB; Jason Johns, DC/LB; Brock Sherwood, WR; Joe Walker, LB; Nathan Young, OL. Sam Collins, DL; Kendrick Holloway, RB;

at Washburn, Topeka, Kan. at Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Okla.

East Central *Tarleton *at Texas A&M- Kingsville, Kingsville *Midwestern State *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, N.M. *Angelo State *at West Texas A&M, Canyon *Southwestern Oklahoma

Texan Football

2009 Record: 9-4, 6-3/2nd LSC South, 3-3/2nd LSC Overall Postseason: 8-4 First Year (Overall four-year record): 1919 (444-374-32) Starters Returning: 17 (8 off, 7 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: Offensive Starters Returning: Emery Dudensing, FB; Royland Tubbs, LG; Trevis Turner, RT; Edmund Gates, WR; Mitchell Gale, QB; Daryl Richardson, RB; Chris Fowler, WR; Matt Webber, C Defensive Starters Returning: Aston Whiteside, DE; Eric Edwards, ILB; Fred Thompson, OLB; Marvin Jones, NG; Courtney Lane, OLB; Kevin Washington, ILB; Drew Cuffee, CB

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Defensive End Aston Whiteside

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Angelo State

Game 5 – Oct. 2, 2010 -

General Information

Location: San Angelo Founded: 1928 Enrollment: 6,387 Nickname: Rams Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): San Angelo Stadium (Safe Play Plus turf) Capacity: 17,500 President: Dr. Joseph C. Rallo Athletics Director: Kathleen Brasfield

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Team Information

2009 Record: 6-5, 5-4/6th LSC South, 2-4/6th LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1964 (276-209-5) Starters Returning: 14 (9 off, 4 def, 1 special) Letterwinners Returning: 50 Offensive Starters Returning: Josh Neiswander, QB; Bradan Ritchey, TE; Stephen Boyles, OL. Dwight Pete, RB; John Norcott, FB; V’Keon Lacey, WR; Dakarai Pecikonis, WR; Connor Cook, OL; Keefer Preece, OL. Defenive Starters Returning: Cody Smith, DL; Jake Eannarelli, DB; Alvin Johnson, DB; Markeith Jones, DB.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Dale Carr Alma Mater: Colorado State ('87) Overall Record: 23-31 (sixth year) Record at ASU: same Office Phone: 325-942-2264 x222 Assistant Coaches: Scott Clough, Asst. HC/OC; Matt Fryar, Co-DC/ DB; Russell Gaskamp, OL; Nate Larned, DL.

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff SID Contact: Kevin McCarty Office Phone: 325-942-2378 Email: kevin.mccarty@angelo.edu SID Fax: 325-942-2298 Press Box Phone: 325-947-3893 Web Page: www.angelosports.com Overall: ASU, 14-12 Current win streak: Tarleton, 8 In Stephenville: Tarleton, 7-4 In San Angelo: Angelo, 10-5 Last Meeting: Oct. 31, 2009, Tarleton won 21-14 in San Angelo Fowler vs. ASU: 0-0

Returning Stat Leaders Avg. 4.4

TD 5

Avg./G 47.6

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Josh Neiswander 388-242-8

Yds. 2933

TD 25

Avg./G 266.6

Receiving V’Keon Lacey

Rec. 74

Avg. 11.9

TD 25

Avg./G 79.8

Defense Alvin Johnson

UT 16

74

Att. 120

Yds. 563

Yds. 878 AT 22

Head Coach Dale Carr

Quarterback Josh Neiswander

2010 Schedule

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Eastern New Mexico at Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce *West Texas A&M *at Tarleton, Stephenville *Texas A&M-Kingsville *at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls *Incarnate Word *at Abilene Christian, Abilene *at Southeastern Oklahoma, Durant, Okla. *Cental Oklahoma

2009 Schedule Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

Texas A&M-Commerce at Texas State Southwestern Oklahoma at East Central *Midwestern State *at Eastern New Mexico *Abilene Christian at Southeastern Oklahoma *at West Texas A&M *Tarleton *at Texas A&M-Kingsville

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6-5 overall

W, 21-7 L, 48-28 W, 55-10 W, 29-9 W, 20-17 W, 47-23 L, 38-14 W, 42-30 L, 43-15 L, 21-14 L, 35-32

Tarleton vs. Angelo State

Series Information

Rushing Dwight Pete 68 All-Americans

Family Weekend

TT TFL 38 1-1

Nov. 13, 1965 Nov. 12, 1966 Oct. 28, 1967 Nov. 2, 1968 Nov. 1, 1969 Oct. 3, 1970 Oct. 2, 1971 Sept. 30, 1972 Sept. 29, 1973 Oct. 5, 1974 Oct. 1, 1975 Oct. 1, 1994 Oct. 28, 1995 Nov. 2, 1996 Nov. 1, 1997 Oct. 31, 1998 Oct. 30, 1999 Oct. 28, 2000 Oct. 27, 2001 Sept. 14, 2002 Sept. 13, 2003 Oct. 29, 2005 Nov. 04, 2006 Nov. 03, 2007 Oct. 30, 2008 Oct. 31, 2009

Tarleton won, 54-14 Tarleton won, 44-8 Angelo won, 34-20 Tarleton won, 24-10 Angelo won, 40-14 Angelo won, 43-0 Angelo won, 42-13 Angelo won, 28-7 Angelo won, 32-6 Angelo won, 55-7 Angelo won, 36-10 Angelo won, 52-42 Angelo won, 35-7 Tarleton won, 42-38 Angelo won, 47-13 Angelo won, 24-16 Angelo won, 27-17 Angelo won, 45-25 Tarleton won, 41-7 Tarleton won, 38-0 Tarleton won, 40-9 Tarleton won, 30-17 Tarleton won, 41-10 Tarleton won, 38-10 Tarleton won, 31-24 Tarleton won, 21-14

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Series Notes

• Tarleton head coach, Cary Fowler, is 7-1 against the Rams as a Sack INT PBU FF FR defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

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• The Texans have claimed the last eight contests between the two teams, including four straight in Stephenville.

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West Texas A&M

Game 6 – Oct. 9, 2010

Location: Canyon Founded: 1910 Enrollment: 7,750 Nickname: Buffaloes Colors: Maroon, White Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Kimbrough Memorial Stadium (FieldTurf) Capacity: 20,000 President: Dr. Patrick O’Brien

Quarterback Taylor Harris

2010 Schedule

Team Information

Coaching Staff

2009 Schedule Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Dec. 5

Grand Valley State Central Oklahoma at Central Washington at Southwestern Oklahoma *Texas A&M-Kingsville *at Midwestern State *Eastern New Mexico *at Abilene Christian *Angelo State at Northeastern State *at Tarleton Nebraska- Omaha

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7-5 overall

L, 37-23 L, 24-17 L, 34-10 W, 41-15 L, 23-17 L, 31-19 W, 34-24 W, 32-21 W, 43-15 W, 66-23 W, 49-35 W, 31-25

Tarleton vs. West Texas A&M

Yds. 529

Avg. 5.2

TD 6

Avg./G 66.1

Passing Taylor Harris

Att-Cmp-Int 472-308-12

Yds. 3738

TD 22

Avg./G 311.15

Series Notes

Receiving Tyson Williams

Rec. 66

Avg. 12.8

TD 5

Avg./G 70.6

• Tarleton head coach, Cary Fowler, has a 4-5 record against West Texas A&M as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

Defense Anthony Scott

UT 52

Yds. 847 AT 54

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR • The Buffs played in the inaugural Kanza Bowl last season in To106 10/23 1/6 - 3 1 peka, Kan., defeating Nebraska-Omaha, 31-25.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Conference

Returning Stat Leaders

Tarleton won, 16-15 Tarleton won, 36-7 Tarleton won, 28-27 West Texas A&M won, 59-33 West Texas A&M won, 46-23 Tarleton won, 27-17 West Texas A&M won, 31-17 West Texas A&M won, 35-6 West Texas A&M won, 7-6 Tarleton won, 43-19 Tarleton won, 62-3 Tarleton won, 42-17 Tarleton won, 42-27 Tarleton won, 34-14 West Texas A&M won, 30-26 West Texas A&M won, 21-16 West Texas A&M won, 39-14 West Texas A&M won, 51-0 West Texas A&M won, 31-25

History

Series Information

Overall: West Texas A&M, 10-9 Current win streak: West Texas A&M, 5 In Stephenville: West Texas A&M, 5-4 In Canyon: Tied, 5-5 Last Meeting: Nov. 7, 2009, West Texas A&M won 31-25 in Canyon Fowler vs. WTAMU: 0-0

Sept. 15, 1990 Oct. 31, 1992 Oct. 30, 1993 Oct. 29, 1994 Oct. 7, 1995 Oct. 12, 1996 Oct. 11, 1997 Oct. 10, 1998 Oct. 9, 1999 Oct. 7, 2000 Oct. 6, 2001 Nov. 2, 2002 Nov. 1, 2003 Oct. 30, 2004 Nov. 5, 2005 Nov. 11, 2006 Nov. 10, 2007 Nov. 8, 2008 Nov. 7, 2009

2009 Review

SID Staff

SID Contact: Kent Johnson Office Phone: 806-651-4406 Email: kjohnson@wtamu.edu SID Fax: 806-651-4409 Press Box Phone: 806-656-6139 Web Page: www.gobuffsgo.com

Grand Valley State at Southwestern Oklahoma, Weatherford, Okla.

Southeastern Oklahoma *at Angelo State, San Angelo *at Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Okla. *Tarleton *at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Kingsville *Midwestern State *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio at Abilene Christian, Abilene East Central

Opponents

Head Coach: Don Carthel Alma Mater: Eastern New Mexico ('74) Overall Record: 77-33-1, ten years Record at WTAMU: 33-5 Office Phone: 806-651-4413 Assistant Coaches: Scott Parr, OC; Colby Carthel, DC; Nick Paremski, Asst. HC/DB; Justin Deason, LB; Bob King, DL; Billy Best, OL, Maurice Lane, DB; Jared May, WR; Jarrod Hinton, DB; Jake

Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Texan Football

2009 Record: 7-5, 4-2/4th LSC South, 6-3/5th LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1910 (449-473-22) Starters Returning: 17 (8 off, 8 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 50 (19 off, 28 def, 3 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Daniel Sherwood, OL; Stephen Burton, WR;Brittan Golden, WR; Taylor Harris QB; Isaiah Lewis, OL; Hector Rodriguea, OL; Kevin Thompson, RB; Shaun Wesley, OL; Tyson Willliams, WR Defenive Starters Returning: Shad Baichtal, OLB; Bryan Bramen, OLB; Tae Evans, CB Curtis Jefferson, SS; Curtis Slater, OLB; Anthony Scott, MLB; Jordan Smith, FS; Kyle Thomas, DL

Rushing Att. Kelvin Thompson 102

Head Coach Dan Carthel

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General Information

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texas A&M-Commerce General Information

Location: Commerce, Texas Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 9340 Nickname: Lions Colors: Blue & Gold Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface):Memorial Capacity: 10,000 President: Dr. Dan Jones Athletics Director: Carlton Cooper

Head Coach Guy Morriss

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2009 Record: 5-5, 5-4/8th LSC North, 5-5/8th LSC Overall Postseason: 3-2 First Year (Overall record): 1914 (474-389-31) Starters Returning: 13 (7 off, 4 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: 32 (1 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Adam Farkes, QB; Marcus Graham, RB; Brady Autry, OL; John Marshall, OL; David Sudderth, OL; Taylor Fore, WR; Blake Patton, WR; Louie Capra, DS; Ahmed-Abo Mahomood, K. Defenive Starters Returning: Michael Cleveland, DB; Stephen DeGrate, LB; Israel Hughes, DB; Cory Whitfield, LB.

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Guy Morriss Alma Mater: Texas Christian Overall Record: (Overall four-year record) 32-59/8 Record at TAMUC: 5-5/1 Office Phone: 903-886-5566 Assistant Coaches:Jack Peavey, Asst.HC/OL; Dan Lounsbury, OC; Brian Williams, DC; Randy Wilkins, DL; Nick Myatt, RB; Luke Higgins, LB; Byron Williams, Secondary

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

Series Information

Overall: Texas A&M-Commerce, 9-8 Current win streak: Tarleton, 1 In Stephenville: Tied, 4-4 In Commerce: Texas A&M Commerce, 5-4 Last Meeting: Sept. 22, 2007, Tarleton won in Stephenville, 24-7 Fowler vs. Commerce: 0-0

Returning Stat Leaders

Defense Cory Whitfield

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UT 56

AT 55

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Upper Iowa Angelo State at Texas A&M- Kingsville, Kingsville at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, N.M. Southeastern Oklahoma at Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Okla.

Tarleton Southwestern Oklahoma at Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla.

East Central at Incarnate Word, San Antonio

2009 Schedule

Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

at Angelo State at Southeastern Lousiana vs. Abilene Chritian at Eastern New Mexico Central Oklahoma Northeastern State Texas A&M-Kingsville.

East Central Southeastern Oklahoma Southwesten Oklahoma

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5-5 overall

L, 21-7 L, 41-7 L, 20-14 L,76-56 W, 27-23 W, 27-12 L, 35-34 W, 31-28 W, 27-17 W, 15-12

Tarleton vs. Texas A&M Commerce

SID Contact: Danny Kambel Office Phone: 903-886-5131 Email: Daniel_Kambel@tamu-commerce.edu SID Fax: 903-468-3033 Press Box Phone: 903-468-6089 Web Page: www.lionathletics.com

Rushing Att. Yds. Marcus Graham 184 677

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Adam Farkes 336-174-14

Receiving Rec. Yds. Blake Patton 28 359

Linebacker Cory Whitfield

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Team Information

68 All-Americans

Game 7 – Oct. 16, 2010

Avg. 3.7

TD 7

Avg./G 67.7

Yds. 1953

TD 12

Avg./G 195.3

Avg. 12.8

TD 3

Avg./G 35.9

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 111 13.5-62 3-27 1-37 3 1 1

Nov. 21, 1970 Nov. 20, 1971 Nov. 18, 1972 Nov. 17, 1973 Nov. 23, 1974 Nov. 22, 1975 Nov. 11, 1995 Nov. 16, 1996 Nov. 15, 1997 Nov. 14, 1998 Nov. 13, 1999 Nov. 11, 2000 Nov. 10, 2001 Sept. 4, 2004 Sept. 5, 2005 Sept. 23, 2006 Sept. 22, 2007

Texas A&M-Commerce won, 41-0 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 24-10 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 27-6 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 42-13 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 45-7 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 49-13 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 48-3 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 56-17 Tarleton won, 49-21 Tarleton won, 35-30 Tarleton won, 27-23 Tarleton won, 9-7 Tarleton won, 34-24 Tarleton won, 42-16 Tarleton won, 17-7 Texas A&M-Commerce won, 14-13 Tarleton won, 24-7

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Series Notes • Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler has assembled a 3-1 record against Texas A&M-Commerce as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

• Tarleton has won eight of the last nine contests against Texas A&MCommerce, including seven straight from 1997 to 2005.

• A win in Commerce for the Texans would tie the series record against the Lions in Commerce at five wins apiece.

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Homecoming

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Head Coach Bo Atterberry

Runningback Fred Winborn

2010 Schedule

Head Coach: Bo Atterberry Alma Mater: Southeastern Oklahoma (‘98) Overall Record: 19-15, four years Record at TAMUK: same Office Phone: 361-593-2411 Assistant Coaches: Clay Patterson, OC; David Calloway, DC; Jaime Martinez, OL; John Schroff, WR; Kyle Pool, LB; Carlos Alvarado, DB; John Mannino, DL; Mike Martinez, Def. Asst.; Joe Barron, DB; Cody Smith, K

Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

SID Staff

Tarleton vs. Texas A&M Kingsville

Series Information

Returning Stat Leaders Att. 197

Passing Nate Poppell

Yds. 1,295

Avg. 6.6

TD 17

Avg./G 107.9

Att-Cmp-Int 7-6-0

Yds. 38

TD 0

Avg./G 12.7

Receiving Ryan Lincoln

Rec. 58

Avg. 14.6

TD 2

Avg./G 70.7

Defense DeIra Glover

UT 45

Yds. 848 AT 44

TT TFL 89 5/12

9-3 overall

W, 28-27 W, 39-37 W, 46-17 W, 31-14 W, 23-17 W, 34-20 W, 35-34 W, 38-31 L, 47-35 W, 35-32 L, 57-56

A&M-Kingsville won, 37-20 A&M-Kingsville won, 13-7 A&M-Kingsville won, 33-7 Tarleton won, 34-33 A&M-Kingsville won, 51-7 A&M-Kinsgville won, 28-0 A&M-Kingsville won, 61-24 A&M-Kingsville won, 51-0 A&M-Kingsville won, 40-10 A&M-Kingsville won, 43-14 A&M-Kingsville won, 42-7 Tarleton won, 23-7 A&M-Kingsville won, 31-19 A&M-Kingsville won, 23-20 A&M-Kingsville won, 16-3 A&M-Kingsville won, 23-15 A&M-Kingsville won, 34-10 (Playoffs) A&M-Kingsville won, 24-21 Tarleton won, 23-0 Tarleton won, 31-21 A&M-Kingsville won, 27-16 A&M-Kingsville won, 34-20 Tarleton won, 57-56 2OT (Playoffs)

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Series Notes

• The playoff game in 2009 between Tarleton and Texas A&MKingsville was an instant classic. Tarleton kicker Garrett Lindholm Sack INT PBU FF FR hit a 64-yard field goal to force overtime. Quarterback Scott .5/2 3 2 - 2 Grantham scored from 20 yards out and then punched in the twopoint conversion to lift the Texans to the first round triumph.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Rushing Fred Winborn

Oct. 31, 1970 Oct. 30, 1971 Oct. 28, 1972 Oct. 27, 1973 Nov. 2, 1974 Nov. 1, 1975 Oct. 22, 1994 Sept. 30, 1995 Oct. 5, 1996 Oct. 4, 1997 Oct. 3, 1998 Oct. 2, 1999 Sept. 30, 2000 Sept. 29, 2001 Sept. 28, 2002 Sept. 27, 2003 Nov. 22, 2003 Oct. 1, 2005 Oct. 7, 2006 Oct. 6, 2007 Oct. 4, 2008 Oct. 3, 2009 Nov. 14, 2009

Delta State East Central Central Oklahoma Northeastern State *at West Texas A&M *Tarleton at Texas A&M-Commerce *at Midwestern State *Eastern New Mexico *at Abilene Christian *Angelo State

Conference

Overall: TAMUK, 18-4 Current win streak: TAMUK, 2 In Stephenville: TAMUK, 7-3 In Kingsville: TAMUK, 11-1 Last Meeting: Nov. 14, 2009 Tarleton won in Kingsville, 57-56 Fowler vs. TAMUK: 0-0

2009 Schedule

History

SID Contact: Shane Meling Office Phone: 361-593-2870 Email: shane.meling@tamuk.edu SID Fax: 361-593-3180 Press Box Phone: Web Page: http://www.javelinaathletics.com

at Northwest Missouri State, Maryville, Mo. 6 p.m. at East Central, Ada, Okla.

6 p.m.

Texas A&M Commerce 7 p.m. *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio 7 p.m. *Abilene Christian 7 p.m. *Angelo State 6 p.m. *West Texas A&M 7 p.m. *at Tarleton, Stephenville 6 p.m. *at Southwestern Oklahoma, Weatherford, Okla. 2 p.m. *Midwestern State 7 p.m.

Southeastern Oklahoma 7 p.m.

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Coaching Staff

2009 Record: 9-3, 7-2/T1st LSC South, 4-2/T1st LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1925 (531-261-16) Starters Returning: 13 (6 off, 6 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 35 (14 off, 19 def, 2 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Damian Couthren, WR; Timothy Byerly, C; Colby Lowrie, RG; Fred Winborn, RB; Connell Davis, RB; Shern Batiste, WR Defensive Starters Returning: Matt Romig, DE; Dondi Cooks, DT; Mike Talamantez, DE; Derrick Thomas, CB Corey Roberstson, FS; Delra Glover, SS

Opponents

Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Texan Football

Team Information

Preview Staff Players

General Information

Location: Kingsville, Texas Founded: 1925 Enrollment: 5,900 Nickname: Javelinas Colors: Blue, Gold Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Javelina Stadium (Natural Grass) Capacity: 15,000 President: Dr. Steven Tallant Athletics Director: Kenneth Oliver

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Midwestern State General Information

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Founded: 1922 Enrollment: 6,400 Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Maroon, Gold Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Memorial Stadium (AstroPlay) Capacity: 14,362 President: Dr. Jesse W. Rogers Athletics Director: Charlie Carr

Head Coach Bill Maskill

2009 Record: 9-3, 4-2/T1st LSC South, 7-2/2nd LSC Overall Postseason: 0-1 First Year (Overall four-year record): 1926 (167-178-10) Starters Returning: 9 (5 off, 3 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 42 (22 off, 19 def, 1 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Zack Eskridge, QB; Hank Gilley, OL; Marcus Mathis, RB; David Little, WR; Sheldon Galloway, WR Defensive Starters Returning: Ryan Craven, S; Austin McDaniel, FS; Matt Ellerbrock, LB

Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Coaching Staff

2009 Schedule

Head Coach: Bill Maskill Alma Mater: Western Kentucky ('71) Overall Record: 65-32, nine years Record at MSU: 74-35, ten years Office Phone: 940-613-0122 Assistant Coaches: Rich Renner, DC; Dean Norsworthy, OC; Nathaniel Jones, DB; Richard Lage, DL; Brian Natkin, OL; Roderick Taylor, WR.

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Contact: Trey Reed Office Phone: 940-397-4818 Email: trey.reed@mwsu.edu SID Fax: 940-397-4892 Press Box Phone: 940-232-4978 Web Page: www.msumustangs.com Overall: Tarleton, 14-4 Current win streak: Tarleton, 7 In Stephenville: Tarleton, 8-2 In Wichita Falls:Tarleton, 6-2 Last Meeting: Oct. 10, 2009, Tarleton won 31-28 in Stephenville, Tx Fowler vs. MSU: 0-0

Returning Stat Leaders Att. 86

Passing Zack Eskridge

Att-Cmp-Int 236-331-6

Receiving Rec. Sheldon Galloway 52 Defense Ryan Craven

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UT AT 23 51

Yds. 480

Yds. 642

Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 03 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

all times CST

at New Mexico Highlands, Las Vegas, N.M. at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, N.M. Southwestern Oklahoma at Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla. *Incarnate Word *at Abilene Christian, Abilene *at Angelo State, San Angelo *at West Texas A&M, Canyon *Tarleton (Homecoming) *at Texas A&M- Kingsville, Kingsville Northeastern State

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

8 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

6-4 overall

New Mexico Highlands at Southeastern Oklahoma Northeastern State at Incarnate Word *at Angelo State *West Texas A&M *at Tarleton *Texas A&M-Kingsville *Central Oklahoma *at Eastern New Mexico *Abilene Christian Abilene Christian

W, 41-0 W, 34-6 W, 52-3 W, 49-7 L, 17-20 W, 31-19 L, 28-31 W, 38-7 W, 43-16 W, 50-17 W, 15-13 L, 21-24

Tarleton vs. Midwestern State

Series Information

Rushing Marcus Mathis

Quarterback Zack Eskridge

20010 Schedule

Team Information

SID Staff

68 All-Americans

Game 9 – Oct. 30, 2010

Avg. 5.6

TD 2

Avg./G 60.0

Yds. 3295

TD 29

Avg./G 274.6

Avg. 12.3

TD 5

Avg./G 58.4

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 74 5.0-10 - 1-0 2 1 1

Nov. 5, 1988 Sept. 30, 1989 Nov. 3, 1990 Nov. 2, 1991 Sept. 10, 1994 Sept. 9, 1995 Sept. 5, 1996 Oct. 8, 1997 Oct. 7, 1998 Oct. 6, 1999 Oct. 4, 2000 Oct. 3, 2001 Sept. 11, 2004 Oct. 8, 2005 Oct. 14, 2006 Oct. 13, 2007 Oct. 11, 2008 Oct. 10, 2009

Tarleton won, 41-6 Tarleton won, 20-6 Tarleton won, 35-0 Midwestern State won, 41-14 Tarleton won, 45-21 Midwestern State won, 44-35 Tarleton won, 23-10 Tarleton won, 29-28 Tarleton won, 37-16 Midwestern State won, 21-3 Midwestern State won, 44-23 Tarleton won, 44-37 Tarleton won, 19-3 Tarleton won, 37-7 Tarleton won, 38-17 Tarleton won, 44-32 Tarleton won, 37-16 Tarleton won, 31-28

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Series Notes

• Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler will face his former employer for the first time as a head coach this season. He has helped the Texans to two straight victories over MSU as the defensive coordinator.

• The last MSU victory came on Oct. 4, 2000 when the Mustangs, then the Indians, defeated the Texans 44-23 in Stephenville.

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Incarnate Word

Game 10 – Nov. 6, 2010

Head Coach Mike Santiago

2010 Schedule

Team Information

2009 Schedule Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

5-5 overall

Monterry Tech at Arkansas Tech Midwestern State at Langston Panhandle St. East Central Texas Lutheran at SW Assemblies of God Southern Arkansas at Eastern New Mexico

W, 42-39 L, 40-10 L, 49-7 L, 17-14 L, 38-35 W, 38-20 W, 53-18 L, 37-34 L, 24-22 L, 35-30

Tarleton vs. Incarnate Word

SID Staff

First meeting

SID Contact: Wayne Witt Office Phone: 210-452-8049 Email: witt@uiwtx.edu SID Fax: 210-892-3825 Press Box Phone: Web Page: www.cardinalathletics.com

Series Notes

• Former Texan defensive line coach Todd Ivicic is the defensive coordinator for the Cardinals. Last year against an independent schedule, the defense allowed 411.3 yards per game, including 165.9 yards on the ground and 245.4 yards through the air.

Returning Stat Leaders

Passing Thomas Specia

Att-Cmp-Int 166-77-9

Receiving Rec. Dominic Hamilton 29 UT 39

Yds. 357

Yds. 464 AT 32

Avg. 3.3

TD 2

Avg./G 39.7

Yds. 941

TD 10

Avg./G 94.1

Avg. 16.0

TD 6

Avg./G 66.3

University

Att. 109

• The Cardinals have recruited the last two years and had players on campus two years ago during the 2008-09 season before playing their first games in 2009.

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 71 12.5-46 4.5-30 3-23 6 1 2

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

Conference

Overall: first meeting Current win streak: first meeting In Stephenville: first meeting In San Antonio: first meeting Last Meeting: first meeting Fowler vs. UIW: 0-0

History

• The Cardinals opened their football program in 2009 and finished 5-5 overall. UIW went 1-1 against Lone Star Conference teams in its first season, losing to Midwestern State (49-7) while defeating East Central (38-20).

Series Information

Rushing Trent Rios

2009 Review

Head Coach: Mike Santiago Alma Mater: Southern Utah 77 Overall Record: 44-32, seven years Record at ENMU: 5-5 Office Phone: 210-805-3011 Assistant Coaches: Tony Marciano, OC/OL; Todd Ivicic, DC/ST; Kyle Kennan, DO/WR; Nick DeBose, DB; Brian Bamgle, DL; Mike Briglin, RB; Brendon Saul, CB

Langston Southeastern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Texas A&M-Kingsville *at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls *at East Central, Ada, Okla. *Abilene Christian *at Angelo State, San Angelo West Texas A&M at Tarleton, Stephenville Texas A&M Commerce

Opponents

Coaching Staff

Aug. 28 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Texan Football

2009 Record: 5-5, (Independent) Postseason: First Year (Overall four-year record): Starters Returning: 21 (10 off, 11 def, 0 special) Lettermen Returning: Top Offensive Starters Returning:Jake Robey, LT; Michael Placios, LG; Patrick Martinez, C; Charles Segura, RG; Jayson Hierholzer, RT; Caleb Kocian, TE; Dominic Hamilton, WR; Trent Rios, RB; Eric Massoni, QB; Donald Gies, FB. Top Defensive Starters Returning: Zach Zellars, DE; Chad Miles, DT; Diego McClain, DT; Alan Ford, DE; Matt Sanders, CB; Tyler Fields, LB; Dakota Mawyer, LB; Devan Avery, CB; Chaz Pavliska, S; Aaron Hernandez, S; Todd Lyons, S.

Defense Chaz Pavliska

Linebacker Dakota Mawyer

Preview Staff Players

General Information

Location: San Antonio, Texas Founded: 1881 Enrollment: 6,700 Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, Black, White Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Gale and Tom Benson Capacity:3,000 President: Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr. Athletics Director: Mark Papich

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Eastern New Mexico General Information

Location: Portales, N.M. Founded: 1934 Enrollment: 4,635 Nickname: Greyhounds Colors: Green, Silver Conference: Lone Star Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Greyhound Stadium (Natural Grass) Capacity: 6,100 President: Dr. Steven G. Gamble Athletics Director: Dr. Jeff Geiser

Head Coach Mark Ribaudo

Three Academic All-Americans

Linebacker Nathan Uland

Team Information

2010 Schedule

all times CST

2009 Record: 3-8, 0-6/7th LSC South, 2-7/T10th LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall four-year record): 1940 (331-331-16) Starters Returning: 17 (9 off, 8 def, 0 special) Lettermen Returning: 29 (13 off, 16 def, 0 special) Top Offensive Starters Returning: Jessie Poku, WR; Arvin Jackson, WR; Troy Harris, RB Top Defensive Starters Returning: Nathan Uland, LB; Rodney Mitchell, DB

Aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Coaching Staff

2009 Schedule

3-8 overall

Head Coach: Mark Ribaudo Alma Mater: Arizona ('88) Overall Record: 18-36 Record at ENMU: 15-28, four years Office Phone: 505-562-2238 Assistant Coaches: Mike Howard, OC; Todd Wallis, DC/ILB; Draco Miller, OL; Larry Varnado, DL; Jacob Ward, WR.

SID Staff

68 All-Americans

Game 11 – Nov. 13, 2010

SID Contact: Adam Pitterman Office Phone: 505-562-4309 Email: adam.pitterman@enmu.edu SID Fax: 505-562-4384 Press Box Phone: 505-562-2404 Web Page: www.enmu.edu/athletics Overall: ENMU 12-6 Current win streak: Tarleton, 6 In Stephenville: ENMU, 4-3 (since 1965) In Portales, N.M.: ENMU, 5-3 (since 1965) Last Meeting: Oct. 17, 2009, Tarleton won 30-20 in Portales Fowler vs. ENMU: 0-0

Returning Stat Leaders Att. 51

Passing Wesley Wood

Yds. 279

Avg. 5.5

TD 6

Avg./G 34.9

Att-Cmp-Int 98-55-6

Yds. 492

TD 5

Avg./G 70.3

Receiving Jesse Poku

Rec. 63

Avg. 13.2

TD 9

Avg./G 103.8

Defense Nathan Uland

UT 40

Yds. 830 AT 92

at Colorado State-Pueblo at Southwestern Oklaoma Southeastern Oklahoma Texas A&M-Commerce *at Abilene Christian *Angelo State *at West Texas A&M *Tarleton *at Texas A&M-Kingsville *Midwestern State Incarnate Word

L, 23-28 W, 45-7 L, 49-47 W, 56-76 L, 33-44 L, 47-23 L, 24-34 L, 30-20 L, 31-38 L, 50-17 W, 30-35

Tarleton vs. Eastern New Mexico

Series Information

Rushing Troy Harris

Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7

Southern Nazarene 7 p.m. at Angelo State, San Angelo 6 p.m.

Midwestern State 7 p.m. *Texas A&M-Commerce 3 p.m. *at Southwestern Oklahoma, Weatherford, Okla. 2 p.m. *Central Oklahoma 3 p.m. *at East Central, Ada, Okla.

2 p.m. *Abilene Christian 3 p.m. *Southeastern Oklahoma 3 p.m. *at Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Okla. 2 p.m. at Tarleton, Stephenville noon

1961 1962 1963 Sept. 25, 1965 Oct. 29, 1983 Oct. 15, 1994 Oct. 14, 1995 Oct. 19, 1996 Oct. 18, 1997 Oct. 17, 1998 Oct. 16, 1999 Oct. 14, 2000 Oct. 13, 2001 Oct. 15, 2005 Oct. 21, 2006 Oct. 20, 2007 Oct. 18, 2008 Oct. 17, 2009

Eastern New Mexico won, 42-20 Eastern New Mexico won, 13-7 Eastern New Mexico won, 33-6 Eastern New Mexico won, 20-12 Eastern New Mexico won, 21-6 Eastern New Mexico won, 10-7 Eastern New Mexico won, 28-7 Eastern New Mexico won, 24-17 Eastern New Mexico won, 26-20 Eastern New Mexico won, 42-7 Eastern New Mexico won, 27-13 Eastern New Mexico won, 34-27 Tarleton won, 55-14 Tarleton won, 34-27 Tarleton won, 48-0 Tarleton won, 40-10 Tarleton won, 42-21 Tarleton won, 30-20

Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away

Series Notes

• After winning the first 12 meetings between the two schools, Eastern New Mexico has dropped the last six contests by a combined score of 249-92.

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 132 18.5/53 3.0/8 - - - 2 • Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler is 8-1 against the Greyhounds as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

• Tarleton has taken the last three games in Stephenville against ENMU.

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Series Records Series Started

Score

Att.

6,314 5432

Arkansas-Monticello Series Started – 1978 Sept. 23, 1978 at Monticello, Ark. W, 10-7 Nov. 9, 1991 Stephenville L, 35-21 Nov. 7, 1992 at Monticello, Ark. L, 39-32 Aug. 27, 2009 Stephenville W, 45-16

1-2-0

Arkansas Tech 1964 1965 Oct. 22, 1966 1967 1968 1969

N/A N/A N/A N.A N/A N/A

2-4-0

Austin College Oct. 8, 1977 Sept. 8, 1978 Oct. 14, 1978 Sept. 8, 1979 Oct. 13, 1979 Sept. 20, 1980 Oct. 25, 1980 Sept. 26, 1981 Oct. 31, 1981 Oct. 9, 1982 Nov. 13, 1982 Oct. 8, 1983 Nov. 12, 1983 Oct. 20, 1984 Nov. 10, 1984 Oct. 19, 1985 Nov. 9, 1985 Oct. 18, 1986 Nov. 8, 1986 Oct. 24, 1987 Nov. 14, 1987 Oct. 8, 1988 Nov. 12, 1988 Oct. 7, 1989 Nov. 11, 1989 Sept. 29, 1990 Sept. 28, 1991

Series Started – 1977 11-16-0 Sherman W, 21-13 Stephenville W, 24-7 Sherman W, 3-0 Sherman L, 17-13 Stephenville L, 34-20 Stephenville L, 23-13 Sherman L, 23-7 Sherman L, 50-7 Stephenville L, 30-21 Sherman L, 28-18 Stephenville L, 10-7 Stephenville L, 17-3 200 Sherman L, 34-0 Sherman L, 24-0 1669 Stephenville L, 20-19 2000 Stephenville W, 24-21 1500 Sherman L, 23-3 Sherman W, 27-10 14869 Stephenville W, 38-21 3300 Stephenville W, 42-0 4000 Sherman W, 35-17 Sherman L, 32-17 3596 Stephenville L, 33-15 4100 Stephenville W, 20-6 3218 Sherman W, 16-10 3500 Stephenville W, 20-17 4050 Sherman L, 10-7 2100

Series Started – 1964 L, 16-7 L, 10-0 W, 21-7 L, 27-19 L, 17-14 W, 19-17

Conference University

81

History

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

3100 1750 5348

2009 Review

Seires Started – 1965 11-14-0 San Angelo W, 54-14 Stephenville W, 44-8 San Angelo L, 34-20 Stephenville W, 24-10 San Angelo L, 40-14 Stephenville L, 43-0 San Angelo L, 42-13 Stephenville L, 28-7 San Angelo L, 32-6 Stephenville L, 55-7 San Angelo L, 36-10 San Angelo L, 52-42 6000 San Angelo L, 35-7 7850 Stephenville W, 42-38 1800 San Angelo L, 47-13 8000 Stephenville L, 24-16 1200 San Angelo L, 27-17 5000 San Angelo L, 45-25 2750 Stephenville W, 41-7 4000 San Angelo W, 38-0 6200 Stephenville W, 40-9 3284 San Angelo W, 30-17 8594 Stephenville W, 41-10 5763 San Angelo W, 38-10 6500

W, 31-24 W, 21-14

Opponents

Angelo State Nov. 13, 1965 Nov. 12, 1966 Oct. 28, 1967 Nov. 2, 1968 Nov. 1, 1969 Oct. 3, 1970 Oct. 2, 1971 Sept. 30, 1972 Sept. 29, 1973 Oct. 5, 1974 Oct. 4, 1975 Oct. 1, 1994 Oct. 28, 1995 Nov. 2, 1996 Nov. 1, 1997 Oct. 31, 1998 Oct. 30, 1999 Nov. 18, 2000 Oct. 27, 2001 Sept. 14, 2002 Sept. 13, 2003 Oct. 29, 2005 Nov. 4, 2006 Nov. 3, 2007

Stephenville San Angelo

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Abilene Christian Series Started – 1973 8-10-0 Nov. 3, 1973 Stephenville L, 49-7 Nov. 9, 1974 Abilene L, 56 Nov. 8, 1975 Stephenville L, 35-21 Oct. 23, 1993 Abilene L, 57-15 9500 Oct. 21, 1995 Abilene L, 38-18 8450 Oct. 26, 1996 Stephenville L, 20-10 5150 Oct. 15, 1997 Abilene L. 23-17 8000 Oct. 24, 1998 Stephenville W, 33-31 4800 Oct. 23, 1999 Abilene W, 14-9 8500 Oct. 21, 2000 Stephenville W, 15-13 3700 Oct. 20, 2001 Abilene W, 52-7 9672 Sept. 21, 2002 Stephenville W, 12-9 6200 Sept. 20, 2003 Abilene W, 41-7 6500 Sept. 18, 2004 Stephenville L, 31-14 6018 Oct. 22, 2005 Stephenville L, 18-7 4762 Oct. 21, 2006 Abilene W, 37-36 9000 Oct. 27, 2007 Stephenville L, 70-63 6412 Oct. 25, 2008 Abilene L, 37-17 10585 Oct. 24, 2009 Stephenville W, 13-6 7326

Oct. 30, 2008 Oct. 31, 2009

Preview Staff Players

Opponent

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Series Records

Series Started – 1987 Stephenville L, 13-12

0-1-0

Sept. 19, 2009 Edmond, Okla.

Baptist Christian (La.) Series Started - 1974 Sept. 14, 1974 Shreveport, La. W, 43-0

1-0-0

Central Washington Series Started – 2009 0-1-0 Nov. 21, 2009 Ellensburg, Wash.- NCAA Playoffs L, 27-6 6162

Benedictine (Kan.) Series Started – 1986 Nov. 22, 1986 Stephenville W, 40-38

1-0-0

Chadron State (Neb.) Series Started – 2001 1-0-0 Nov. 17, 2001 Chadron, Neb. - NCAA Playoffs W, 28-24 5400

Bethany (Kan.) Series Started – 1987 Nov. 21, 1987 Stephenville W, 38-26

1-0-0

Colorado Mines Series Started – 1984 Sept. 15, 1984 Golden, Colo.

W, 21-14

1-0-0 1196

Benedictine (Kan.) Series Started – 1986 Nov. 22, 1986 Stephenville W, 40-38

1-0-0

5-0-0

Bethany (Kan.) Series Started – 1987 Nov. 21, 1987 Stephenville W, 38-26

1-0-0

Corpus Christi Series Started – 1961 1961 Stephenville W, 29-8 1962 N/A W, 20-0 1963 N/A W, 21-0 1964 N/A W, 7-0 Oct. 16, 1965 Stephenville W, 7-6

Bishop College Series Started – 1971 Sept. 18, 1971 Stephenville W, 33-6 Sept. 16, 1972 Dallas (Cotton Bowl) L, 19-14** Sept. 13, 1975 Stephenville L, 27-2 Sept. 11, 1976 Dallas L, 7-0 **Bishop later forfeited this game

2-2-0

Baker (Kan.) Nov. 28, 1987

California-Davis Series Started – 2001 0-1-0 Nov. 24, 2001 Davis, Calif. - NCAA Playoffs L, 42-25 Cameron (Okla.)

Series Started – 1968 1968 N/A L, 44-21 Sept. 14, 1991 Stephenville L, 24-7 Sept. 12, 1992 Lawton, Okla.

W, 17-6

1-2-0

Central Oklahoma Series Started – 1995 Nov. 4, 1995 Stephenville L, 47-0 Nov. 9, 1996 Edmond, Okla.

L, 17-14 Sept. 27, 1997 Edmond, Okla.

L, 28-19 Sept. 26, 1998 Stephenville L, 31-17 Nov. 16, 2002 Edmond, Okla.

W, 34-27 Nov. 15, 2003 Stephenville W, 38-23 Sept. 25, 2004 Edmond, Okla.

L, 42-17 Sept. 20, 2008 Stephenville W, 42-17

3-5-0 1200 1800 3800 4000 2300 3218 6648 5618

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2750 2150

East Central 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Nov. 5, 1966 Nov. 11, 1967 Nov. 16, 1968 1969 Sept. 1, 1990 Sept. 7, 1991 Sept. 5, 1992 Sept. 4, 1993 Sept. 2, 1995 Sept. 21, 1996 Sept. 25, 1999 Oct. 5, 2002 Oct. 4, 2003 Oct. 2, 2004 Aug. 25, 2007 Sept. 13, 2008 Sept. 12, 2009

W, 35-17

4108

Series Started – 1961 8-12-0 Ada, Okla.

L, 21-6 N/A L, 13-3 N/A L, 44-13 N/A L, 14-0 N/A L, 28-0 Ada, Okla.

L, 35-13 Stephenville L, 28-0 Ada, Okla.

L, 54-20 N/A L, 34-16 Stephenville W, 21-14 2250 Stephenville L, 16-0 2500 Ada, Okla.

W, 33-26 2300 Stephenville W, 24-21 1800 Stephenville L, 35-12 3200 Ada, Okla.

W, 45-35 2600 Ada, Okla.

W, 33-31 2500 Stephenville W, 35-26 3100 Ada, Okla.

W, 42-14 2800 Stephenville L, 21-17 3156 Stephenville W, 44-7 5618 Ada, Okla.

W, 38-6 900 Stephenville W, 41-2 1248

Eastern New Mexico 1961 N/A 1962 N/A

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Series Records N/A Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M. Stephenville Portales, N.M.

Evangel (Mo.) Series Started – 1987 Oct. 3, 1987 Stephenville W, 35-22

1-0-0 3300

Findlay (Ohio) Series Started – 1978 Nov. 18 1978 Stephenville L, 13-6

0-1-0

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

2-1-0 2500 1200 3100 1-0-0 500 8-0-0

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3-1-0 4800 2000 3750 Langston (Okla.)

Series Started – 1990 9850 Oct. 13, 1990 Stephenville W, 22-21 Nov. 14, 1992 Stephenville L, 43-16 Sept. 1, 2001 Stephenville W, 47-13

Series Started – 1973 2-6-1 Stephenville L, 21-7 Oct. 30, 1976 Searcy, L, 24-7 Lindenwood (Mo.) Series Started – 1993 Stephenville W, 12-7 Nov. 6, 1993 Stephenville W, 31-14 Searcy, Ark. T, 17-17 Stephenville L, 21-14 5000 Stephenville W, 49-46 4850 Lubbock Christian Series Started – 1979 Searcy, Ark. L, 28-21-OT 4800 Sept. 22, 1979 Lubbock W, 55-0 Stephenville L, 44-16 3200 Oct. 27, 1979 Stephenville W, 36-6 Searcy, Ark. L, 52-38 4700 Oct. 4, 1980 Stephenville W, 31-0 Nov. 8, 1980 Lubbock W, 28-7 Oct. 8, 1981 Lubbock W, 18-11 Nov. 14, 1981 Stephenville W, 26-0

Conference

Harding Sept. 8, 1973 Ark. Oct. 22, 1977 Sept. 20, 1986 Sept. 19, 1987 Sept. 20, 1997 Sept. 19, 1998 Sept. 4, 1999 Sept. 2, 2000

Howard Payne Series Started – 1965 8-13-0 1965 N/A L, 6-0 Sept. 16, 1966 N/A L, 7-0 1967 N/A L, 35-13 1968 N/A L, 28-14 1969 N/A L, 30-10 1970 N/A L, 38-21 Oct. 23, 1971 Brownwood L, 29-14 Oct. 21, 1972 Stephenville L, 20-16 Oct. 20, 1973 Brownwood L, 31-0 Oct. 26, 1974 Stephenville L, 41-6 Oct. 25, 1975 Brownwood L, 7-6 Oct. 23, 1976 Stephenville W, 38-21 Sept. 14, 1985 Brownwood L, 20-9 1200 Sept. 13, 1986 Stephenville W, 2-21 5000 Sept. 12, 1987 Brownwood W, 16-6 Sept. 17, 1988 Brownwood W, 21-3 1100 Oct. 22, 1988 Stephenville W, 31-14 5500 Sept. 16, 1989 Stephenville W, 21-3 4100 Oct. 21, 1989 Brownwood L, 44-7 6127 Sept. 22, 1990 Stephenville W, 36-22 3850 Oct. 27, 1990 Stephenville W, 40-19 4125

History

Hardin-Simmons Series Started – 1990 Oct. 20, 1990 Stephenville W, 27-7 Oct. 19, 1991 Abilene W, 35-0 Oct. 17, 1992 Abilene L, 24-14 Oct. 16, 1993 Stephenville W, 44-37

0-1-0

1000

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Georgia Southwestern Series Started – 1983 Sept. 24, 1983 Americus, Ga. L, 9-7

3-3-0

Opponents

2800 750 750 625 5200 2000 5300 2000 4800 800 5787 3400 5348 3285

Henderson State Series Started – 1961 1961 N/A W, 21-14 1962 Stephenville W, 14-12 1963 N/A L, 3-0 1964 N/A W, 21-7 Sept. 22, 1984 Arkadelphia, Ark. L, 34-7 Sept. 21, 1985 Stephenville L, 26-6

Texan Football

L, 33-6 L, 20-12 L, 21-6 L, 10-7 L, 28-7 L, 24-17 L, 26-20 L, 35-6 L, 27-13 L, 34-27 W, 55-14 W, 34-27 W, 48-0 W, 40-10 W, 42-21 W, 30-20

Preview Staff Players

1963 Sept. 25, 1965 Oct. 29, 1983 Oct. 15, 1994 Oct. 14, 1995 Oct. 19, 1996 Oct. 18 1997 Oct. 17, 1998 Oct. 17, 1999 Oct. 14, 2000 Oct. 13, 2001 Oct. 15, 2005 Oct. 21, 2006 Oct. 20, 2007 Oct. 18, 2008 Oct. 17, 2009

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Series Records Sept. 18 1982 Stephenville Oct. 23, 1982 Lubbock McMurry 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Sept. 24, 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Nov. 6, 1971 Sept. 9, 1972 Nov. 12, 1977 Oct. 7, 1978 Nov. 11 1978 Oct. 6, 1979 Nov. 8, 1979 Sept. 13, 1980 Oct. 18 1980 Sept. 19, 1981 Oct. 24, 1981 Oct. 2, 1982 Nov. 6, 1982 Oct. 1, 1983 Nov. 5, 1983 Oct. 13, 1984 Nov. 3, 1984 Oct. 12, 1985 Nov. 2, 1985 Oct. 11, 1986 Nov. 1, 1986 Oct. 17, 1987 Nov. 7, 1987 Sept. 8, 1988 Oct. 15, 1988 Sept. 9,. 1989 Oct. 14, 1989 Oct. 6, 1990

W, 31-0 W, 37-14

Series Started – 1961 25-13-0 N/A L, 42-8 N/A L, 33-12 N/A W, 29-13 N/A L, 12-7 N/A L, 3-0 Stephenville W, 12-7 N/A L, 36-0 N/A L, 58-7 N/A L, 38-15 N/A L, 19-14 Stephenville W, 24-21 Abilene W, 24-14 Abilene W, 27-14 Abilene W, 21-6 Stephenville W, 29-6 Stephenville W, 20-14 Abilene L, 14-10 Abilene L, 21-11 Stephenville L, 28-0 Stephenville W, 22-12 Abilene W, 21-10 Abilene W, 21-7 Stephenville W, 12-3 Stephenville L, 7-3 2000 Abilene L, 17-0 1500 Stephenville W, 20-3 1800 Abilene W, 7-0 1500 Abilene W, 18-15 2500 Stephenville W, 44-19 5100 Stephenville W, 21-14 5000 Abilene W, 21-14 5000 Abilene W, 45-20 Stephenville W, 37-6 2500 Stephenville W, 24-0 3200 Abilene W, 35-7 Abilene W, 37-10 3250 Stephenville W, 28-10 4382 Stephenville W, 42-7 1000

Nov. 2, 1991 Sept. 8, 1994 Sept. 9, 1995 Sept. 5, 1996 Nov. 8 1997 Nov. 7, 1998 Nov. 6, 1999 Nov. 4, 2000 Nov. 3, 2001 Sept. 11, 2004 Oct. 8, 2005 Oct. 14, 2006 Oct. 13, 2007 Oct. 11, 2008 Oct. 10, 2009

Wichita Falls Stephenville Wichita Falls Stephenville Stephenville Wichita Falls Stephenville Stephenville Wichita Falls Wichita Falls Stephenville Wichita Falls Stephenville Wichita Falls Stephenville

L, 41-14 W, 45-21 L, 44-35 W, 23-10 W, 29-28 W, 37-16 L, 21-3 L, 44-23 W, 44-37 W, 19-3 W, 37-7 W, 38-17 W, 44-32 W, 37-16 W, 31-28

1000 3300 3800 3850 1800 900 2800 2800 4500 9500 4136 6138 5712 7752 4682

New Mexico Highlands Series Started – 1997 Sept. 4, 1997 Stephenville L, 34-29 Sept. 3, 1998 Stephenville L, 21-14 Sept. 5, 2002 Stephenville W, 53-7 Aug. 26, 2004 Stephenville W, 35-7

2-2-0 4000 4200 2400 2538

Northeastern State Series Started – 1993 Sept. 11, 1993 Tahlequah, Okla.

L, 38-16 Oct. 26, 2002 Tahlequah, Okla. L, 29-28-OT Oct. 25, 2003 Stephenville W, 48-44-OT Oct. 23, 2004 Tahlequah, Okla.

W, 52-14 Sept. 17, 2005 Stephenville W, 34-25 Sept. 6, 2008 Stephenville W, 38-10 Sept. 5, 2009 Tahelquah, Okla.

W, 6-0

5-2-0 6300 200 4382 1500 5352 4928 2500

Northwestern Oklahoma State Series Started – 1976 2-2-0 Sept. 25, 1976 Stephenville W. 15-14 Sept. 24, 1977 Alva, Okla.

L, 42-22 Sept. 21, 1991 Alva, Okla.

L, 27-21 2850 Oct. 24, 1992 Stephenville W, 35-17 4800 Northwestern State (La.) Series Started – 1962 0-2-0 1962 Stephenville L, 31-6 Sept. 18, 1999 Natchitoches, La. L, 52-6 14450

Midwestern State Series Started – 1988 13-5-0 Oct. 1, 1988 Stephenville W, 41-6 3800 Oklahoma Panhandle State Series Started – 1985 Nov. 5, 1988 Wichita Falls L, 20-17 7500 Sept. 7, 1985 Stephenville L, 12-0 Sept. 30, 1989 Wichita Falls W, 20-6 8707 Sept. 6, 1986 Goodwell, Okla.

L, 27-12 Nov. 4, 1989 Stephenville W, 49-11 2200 Sept. 19, 1992 Stephenville W, 31-7 Nov. 3, 1990 Stephenville W, 35-0 2100 84

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Series Records 1-2-0 2600 100 3500

Southern Arkansas Series Started – 1993 Sept. 18 1993 Stephenville W, 34-31 Sept. 17, 1994 Magnolia, Ark. T, 21-21 Sept. 4, 2003 Stephenville L, 27-24

1-1-1 1200 4000 3853

Prairie View A&M Series Started – 1994 2-0-0 Southwest Baptist (Mo.) Series Started – 1983 Nov. 5, 1994 Prairie View W, 70-20 11000 Oct. 22, 1983 Stephenville W, 42-7 Sept. 23, 1995 Stephenville W, 44-6 3300

1-0-0

Southwestern (Kan.) Series Started – 1991 St. Mary’s of the Plains (Kan.) Series Started – 1989 2-0-0 Oct. 5, 1991 Stephenville W, 18-7 Nov. 18 1989 Dodge City, Kan. - NAIAPlayoffs W, 16-6 2500 Nov. 12, 1994 Stephenville W, 49-30 Nov. 17, 1990 Stephenville - NAIA Playoffs W, 24-14 2393

2-0-0 4250 1400

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2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

Texan Football

SW Assemblies of God Series Started – 2002 1-0-0 Sam Houston State Series Started – 1963 2-14-0 Aug. 29, 2002 Stephenville W, 62-0 3000 1963 N/A L, 21-0 1964 N/A L, 10-8 1965 N/A L, 14-3 Southwestern Oklahoma St. Series Started – 1961 12-10-0 Oct. 1, 1966 Huntsville W, 19-13 Sept. 16, 1961 Stephenville W, 20-14 1967 N/A L, 23-6 1962 Stephenville L, 20-13 1968 N/A L, 28-7 1963 N/A L, 14-7 1969 N/A L, 29-7 Nov. 21, 1964 Stephenville W, 31-0 1970 N/A L, 48-7 Nov. 20, 1965 Weatherford, Okla.

L, 43-7 Oct. 16, 1971 Stephenville L, 16-0 Nov. 19, 1966 Stephenville W, 42-7 Oct. 14, 1972 Huntsville L, 17-13 Nov. 18, 1967 Weatherford, Okla.

L, 24-16 Oct. 13, 1973 Stephenville L, 7-6 Nov. 9, 1968 Stephenville W, 42-28 Oct. 19, 1974 Huntsville L, 35-0 Nov. 8, 1969 Weatherford, Okla.

L, 52-7 Oct. 18 1975 Stephenville L, 40-16 Oct. 2, 1976 Weatherford, Okla.

L, 10-0 Sept. 8, 2001 Huntsville L, 61-10 7000 Oct. 1, 1977 Stephenville L, 17-14 Oct. 9, 2003 Huntsville W, 39-20 1420 Oct. 3, 1992 Weatherford, Okla.

L, 27-0 6500 Oct. 7, 2004 Huntsville L, 44-14 6144 Oct. 2, 1993 Stephenville L, 12-7 1050 Sept. 11, 1999 Stephenville W, 7-3 1200 Sept. 16, 2000 Weatherford, Okla.

W, 27-22 5217 Southeastern Oklahoma State Series Started – 1976 8-5-0 Sept. 15, 2001 Stephenville W, 21-20 2900 Oct. 16, 1976 Durant, Okla.

L, 33-17 Sept. 9, 2002 Stephenville W, 33-30 3000 Oct. 15, 1977 Stephenville L, 19-10 Sept. 8, 2003 Weatherford, Okla.

L, 21-17 763 Sept. 3, 1994 Stephenville L, 36-22 2300 Nov. 6, 2004 Stephenville W, 46-12 2836 Sept. 16, 1995 Durant, Okla.

L, 47-0 3100 Sept. 24, 2005 Weatherford, Okla.

W, 16-9 5000 Sept. 14, 1996 Stephenville W, 31-25 3350 Sept. 30, 2006 Weatherford, Okla. W, 21-19 3500 Sept. 13, 1997 Durant, Okla.

W, 31-22 4100 Sept. 29, 2007 Stephenville W, 43-19 5862 Sept. 23, 2000 Stephenville W, 41-0 4100 Sept. 27, 2008 Weatherford, Okla.

W, 24-21 2000 Sept. 22, 2001 Durant, Okla.

W, 39-32 2457 Sept. 26, 2009 Stephenville W, 66-3 6248 Oct. 19, 2002 Stephenville W, 62-31 4000 Oct. 18 2003 Durant, Okla.

W, 42-28 2100 Oct. 16, 2004 Stephenville W, 32-27 4318 Stephen F. Austin Series Started – 1963 2-8-0 Sept. 9, 2006 Stephenville L, 37-30 5326 1963 Stephenville L, 28-0 Sept. 8, 2007 Durant, Okla.

W, 41-17 2067 1964 Nacogdoches L, 17-3 Aug. 28, 2008 Stephenville W, 51-10 5314 Oct. 4, 1969 Nacogdoches L, 28-19

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Series Records W, 21-13 L, 42-7 L, 40-18 L, 49-28 L, 35-7 W, 15-14 L, 28-3 W, 27-24-OT

Texas-Arlington Series Started – 1966 Oct. 29, 1966 N/A L, 46-15 Oct. 14, 1967 Stephenville L, 37-7

Nov. 14, 1970 Nov. 13, 1971 Nov. 11, 1972 Nov. 10, 1973 Nov. 16, 1974 Nov. 15, 1975 Sept. 12, 1998 Sept. 1, 2007

Stephenville Nacogdoches Stephenville Nacogdoches Stephenville Nacogdoches Nacogdoches Nacogdoches

Sul Ross State 1969 1970 Sept. 25, 1971 Sept. 23, 1972 Sept. 22, 1973 Sept. 28, 1974 Sept. 27, 1975 Nov. 6, 1976 Sept. 10, 1977 Nov. 5, 1977 Sept. 16, 1978 Oct. 21, 1978 Sept. 15, 1979 Oct. 20, 1979 Sept. 27, 1980 Nov. 1, 1980 Oct. 3, 1981 Nov. 7, 1981 Sept. 11, 1982 Oct. 16, 1982 Sept. 17, 1983 Oct. 15, 1983 Oct. 6, 1984 Oct. 27, 1984 Oct. 5, 1985 Oct. 26, 1985 Oct. 4, 1986 Oct. 25, 1986 Oct. 8, 1987 Oct. 31, 1987 Sept. 24, 1988 Oct. 29, 1988 Sept. 23, 1989 Oct. 28, 1989 Nov. 10, 1990

Series Started – 1969 18-17-0 N/A L, 41-21 Alpine L, 21-6 Stephenville W, 24-21 Alpine L, 18-7 Stephenville L, 13-10 Alpine L, 33-22 Alpine L, 10-7 Stephenville L, 33-29 Alpine W, 32-20 Stephenville W, 32-8 Alpine W, 13-3 Stephenville W, 35-3 Stephenville W, 15-8 Alpine W, 18-15 Alpine L, 12-0 Stephenville L, 35-33 Stephenville L, 21-14 Alpine l, 30-17 Alpine L, 33-6 Stephenville L, 35-9 Stephenville W, 14-10 2500 Stephenville L, 34-10 Alpine W, 30-14 Stephenville W, 37-14 5000 Stephenville L, 13-10 2000 Alpine L, 48-7 Alpine W, 14-6 2500 Stephenville W, 27-14 2500 Stephenville W, 41-15 5000 Alpine W, 20-16 Stephenville W, 21-17-OT 3300 Alpine W, 30-0 n/a Alpine L, 24-22 2800 Stephenville W, 14-9 3200 Stephenville W, 35-7 2100

Tabor (Kan.) Series Started – 1984 Sept. 18, 1984 Stephenville W, 34-0 86

6300 8192

1-0-0 1500

0-2-0 8500

Texas A&M-Commerce Series Started – 1970 6-10-0 Nov. 21, 1970 Stephenville L, 41-0 Nov. 20, 1971 Commerce L, 24-10 Nov. 18 1972 Stephenville L, 27-6 Nov. 17, 1973 Commerce L, 42-13 Nov. 23, 1974 Stephenville L, 45-7 Nov. 22, 1975 Commerce L, 49-13 Nov. 11 1995 Commerce L, 48-3 2200 Nov. 16, 1996 Stephenville L, 56-17 1500 Nov. 15, 1997 Commerce W, 49-21 1150 Nov. 14, 1998 Stephenville W, 35-30 500 Nov. 13, 1999 Commerce W, 27-23 4617 Nov. 11 2000 Stephenville W, 9-7 2400 Nov. 10, 2001 Commerce W, 34-24 7021 Sept. 4, 2004 Stephenville W, 42-16 4216 Sept. 3, 2005 Commerce W, 17-7 2530 Sept. 23, 2006 Commerce L, 14-13 1,789 Sept. 22, 2007 Stephenville W, 24-7 3112 Sept. 23, 2006 Commerce L, 14-13 1,789 Sept. 22, 2007 Stephenville W, 24-7 3112 Texas A&M-Kingsville Series Started – 1970 Oct. 31, 1970 Kingsville L, 37-20 Oct. 30, 1971 Stephenville L, 13-7 Oct. 28, 1972 Kingsville L, 33-7 Oct. 27, 1973 Stephenville W, 34-33 Nov. 2, 1974 Kingsville L, 51-7 Nov. 1, 1975 Stephenville L, 28-0 Oct. 22, 1994 st Stephenville L, 61-24 Sept. 30, 1995 Stephenville L, 51-0 Oct. 5, 1996 Kingsville L, 40-10 Oct. 4, 1997 Stephenville L, 43-14 Oct. 3, 1998 Kingsville L, 42-7 Oct. 2, 1999 Stephenville W, 23-7 Sept. 30, 2000 Kingsville L, 31-19 Sept. 29, 2001 Stephenville L, 23-20 Sept. 28, 2002 Kingsville L, 16-3 Sept. 27, 2003 Stephenville L, 23-15 Nov. 22, 2003 Kingsville-NCAA Playoffs L, 34-10 Oct. 1, 2005 Kingsville L, 24-21 Oct. 7, 2006 Stephenville W, 23-0 Oct. 6, 2007 Kingsville W, 31-21 Oct. 4, 2008 Stephenville L, 27-16 Oct. 3, 2009 Kingsville L, 34-20

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Series Started – 1976 San Antonio L. 7-0 Stephenville W. 17-13 Stephenville W, 17-2 San Antonio T, 6-6 San Antonio W, 19-9 Stephenville L, 34-24 Stephenville W, 21-14 San Antonio L. 10-0 San Antonio W, 20-0 Stephenville W, 34-32

6-3-1 Total (425 games):

1-0-0 1800

211-247-3 (.461)

Conference University

Valdosta State (Ga.) Series Started – 1993 Oct. 9, 1993 Valdosta, Ga. L, 68-10

Wilmington (Ohio) Series Started – 1991 Oct. 12, 1991 Wilmington, Ohio W, 44-14

History

Trinity Sept. 18 1976 Sept. 17, 1977 Sept. 30, 1978 Nov. 4, 1978 Sept. 29, 1979 Nov. 3, 1979 Sept. 6, 1980 Oct. 11, 1980 Sept. 12, 1981 Oct. 17, 1981

Westminster (Pa.) Series Started – 1989 0-2-0 Dec. 2, 1989 Stephenville - NAIA Playoffs L, 19-17 3650 Dec. 1, 1990 Stephenville - NAIA Playoffs L, 19-17 2401

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Series Started – 1961 0-10-0 San Marcos L, 21-20 San Marcos L, 29-0 Stephenville L, 41-7 San Marcos L, 51-7 Stephenville L, 50-14 San Marcos L, 33-7 Stephenville L, 35-0 San Marcos L, 42-6 San Marcos L, 27-20 15,388

2-1-0 350 3200 3854

Opponents

Texas State 1961 1962 Oct. 10, 1970 Oct. 9, 1971 Oct. 7, 1972 Oct. 6, 1973 Oct. 12, 1974 Oct. 11, 1975 Sept. 2, 2006

Western New Mexico Series Started – 1991 Nov. 14, 1991 Silver City, N.M. L, 14-7 Sept. 9, 2000 Stephenville W, 45-7 Sept. 10, 2005 Stephenville W, 45-21

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Texas Lutheran Series Started – 1961 6-11-0 1961 N/A L, 35-0 1962 Seguin L, 34-14 1963 N/A W, 31-0 1964 N/A L, 24-8 1965 N/A W, 27-0 Oct. 8, 1966 N/A W, 28-6 1967 N/A W, 28-26 1968 N/A L, 23-20 1969 N/A L, 24-6 Sept. 7, 1974 Stephenville L, 30-0 Sept. 6, 1975 Stephenville L, 42-6 Sept. 4, 1976 Stephenville L, 21-9 Sept. 3, 1977 Seguin W, 17-7 Sept. 29, 1984 Stephenville L, 13-10 3000 Sept. 28, 1985 Stephenville L, 21-3 Sept. 27, 1986 Stephenville W, 21-16 4500 Sept. 26, 1987 Seguin L, 27-6

West Texas A&M Series Started – 1990 9-8-0 Sept. 15, 1990 Stephenville W, 16-15 2850 Oct. 31, 1992 Stephenville W, 36-7 2000 Oct. 30, 1993 Canyon W, 28-27 1950 Oct. 29, 1994 Stephenville L, 59-44 5850 Oct. 7, 1995 Canyon L, 46-23 10201 Oct. 12, 1996 Stephenville W, 27-17 3650 Oct. 11, 1997 Canyon L, 31-17 9300 Oct. 8 1998 Stephenville L, 42-7 2400 Oct. 9, 1999 Canyon L, 7-6 11250 Oct. 7, 2000 Stephenville W, 42-19 1800 Oct. 6, 2001 Canyon W, 62-3 7200 Nov. 2, 2002 Canyon W, 42-17 775 Nov. 1, 2003 Stephenville W, 47-27 3728 Oct. 30, 2004 Canyon W, 34-14 2068 Nov. 6, 2005 Stephenville L, 30-26 4684 Nov. 11 2006 Canyon L, 21-16 10647 Nov. 10, 2007 Stephenville L, 39-14 6614 Nov. 8, 2008 Canyon L, 51-0 9416 Nov. 7, 2009 Stephenville L, 49-35 7038

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A player rushed for 200 yards:

TSU - Sept. 12, 2009, Roderick Smith vs.

East Central, 16-204 (TSU 41, ECU 2)

Opponent - Nov. 14, 2009, Fred Winborn, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 35-223 (TSU 57, TAMUK 56) Two players had 100 yards rushing:

TSU - Sept. 12, 2009 vs. East Central, Roderick Smith (16-204) and Evan Robertson (15-115) (TSU 41, ECU 2).

Opponent - Nov. 8, 2008, Keith Flemming (128) and Wayne McKnight (103), West Texas A&M (WTAMU 51, TSU 0).

A player rushed for 3 TDs:

TSU - Aug. 27, 2009, Roderick Smith vs.

Arkansas-Monticello, 4 TDs (TSU 12, UAM 16).

Opponent - Nov. 14, 2009, Fred Winborn, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 4 TDs (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

A player passed for 300 yards:

TSU - Nov. 7, 2009, Scott Grantham vs.

WTAMU, 317 yards, 19-39-1 (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

Opponent - Nov. 7, 2009, Taylor Harris, West Texas A&M, 536 yards, 31-37-1 (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

A player passed for 3 TDs:

TSU - Nov. 14, 2009, Scott Grantham at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 3 TDs (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

Opponent - Nov. 7, 2009, Taylor Harris, West Texas A&M, 4 TDs (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

A player had 100 yards receiving:

TSU - Nov. 14, 2009, Jahmeel Hobson at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-188 (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

Opponent - Oct. 10, 2009, David Little, Midwestern State, 5-105 (TSU 31, MSU 28).

A player had 3 receiving TDs:

TSU - Aug. 25, 2007, Devin Guinn vs.

East Central, 3TDs (TSU 44, ECU 7).

Opponent - Oct. 7, 2004, Jarrod Fuller, Sam Houston State, 3TDs (SHSU 44, TSU 14).

Two players had 100 yards receiving:

TSU - Nov. 7, 2009, Devin Guinn, 8-161, and Jahmeel Hobson, 3-109 vs. West Texas A&M (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

Opponent - Nov. 7, 2009, Brittan Golden, 6-201, and Tyson Williams, 8-148, West Texas A&M (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

A player scored 3 TDs:

TSU - Sept. 26, 2009, Evan Roberts vs.

Southwestern Oklahoma, 3 TDs (TSU 66, SWOSU 3).

Opponent - Nov. 14, 2009, Fred Winborn, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 4 TDs (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

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A player made 3 FGs:

TSU - Oct. 10, 2009, Garrett Lindholm vs.

Midwestern State, 3-3 (TSU 31, MSU 28).

Opponent - Oct. 22, 2005, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 3-3 (ACU 18, TSU 7).

A team had 500 yards total offense:

TSU - Nov. 14, 2009, at Texas A&MKingsville, 530 yards (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

Opponent - Nov. 7, 2009, West Texas A&M, 635 yards (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

A punt was returned for a TD:

TSU - Oct. 24, 2009, Devin Guinn vs.

Abilene Christian, 57 yards (TSU 13, ACU 6).

Opponent - Sept. 30, 2006, Patrick Weaver, 79 yards (TSU 21, SWOSU 19).

A team had less than 200 yards total offense:

TSU - Nov. 21, 2009, at Central Washington, 178 yards (CWU 27, TSU 6).

Opponent - Sept. 26, 2009, Southwestern Oklahoma, 184 yards (TSU 66, SWOSU 3).

A kickoff was returned for a TD:

TSU - Sept. 22, 2001, Olan Coleman vs.

Southeastern Okla., 99 yards (TSU 39, SOSU 32).

Opponent - Nov. 23, 2001, Glen Adriatico, UC Davis, 66 yards (UCD 42, TSU 25).

An interception was returned for a TD:

TSU - Sept. 26, 2009, Vance Ibewuike vs.

Southwestern Oklahoma, 32 yards (TSU 66, SWOSU 3)

Opponent - Nov. 14, 2009, DeIra Glover, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 40 yards (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

A fumble was returned for a TD:

TSU - Sept. 26, 2009, Bradley Bullitt vs. Southwestern Oklahoma, 10 yards; Matt Knicky, 0 yards (TSU 66, SWOSU 3).

Opponent - Nov. 14, 2009, DeIra Glover, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 26 yards (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

A team passed for more than 300 yards:

TSU - Oct. 17, 2009, at Eastern New Mexico, 352 yards (TSU 30, ENMU 20).

Opponent - Nov. 7, 2009, West Texas A&M, 536 yards (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

A team passed for less than 100 yards:

TSU - Oct. 22, 2005, vs. Abilene Christian, 99 yards (ACU 18, TSU 7).

Opponent - Sept. 12, 2009, East Central, 6-16, 69 yards (TSU 41, ECU 2).

A team rushed for more than 300 yards:

TSU - Sept. 12, 2009, vs. East Central, 51-347 yards (TSU 41, ECU 2).

Opponent - Oct. 27, 2007, Abilene Christian, 370 yards (ACU 70, TSU 63).

A team rushed for less than 100 yards:

TSU - Nov. 21, 2009, at Central Washington, 24- -14 (CWU 27, TSU 6).

Opponent - Oct. 24, 2009, Abilene Christian, 44-63 (TSU 13, ACU 6).

A punt was blocked:

TSU - Oct. 28, 2006, Jeremy Madkins at Abilene Christian (TSU 37, ACU 36).

Opponent - Nov. 7, 2009, vs. West Texas A&M (WTAMU 49, TSU 35).

A team had 50 rushing attempts:

TSU - Sept. 12, 2009, vs. East Central, 51-347 yards (TSU 41, ECU 2).

Opponent - Oct. 15, 2005, Eastern New Mexico, 55 attempts (TSU 34, ENMU 27).

An extra point was blocked:

TSU - Oct. 3, 2009, Bryant Bray at Texas A&M-Kingsville (TAMUK 34, TSU 20).

Opponent - Oct. 24, 2009, Abilene Christian (TSU 13, ACU 6).

A turnover-free game was played:

TSU - Sept. 26, 2009, vs. Southwestern Oklahoma (TSU 66, ECU 3).

Opponent - Aug. 27, 2009, ArkansasMonticello (TSU 45, UAM 16).

A field goal was blocked:

TSU - Sept. 19, 2009, Jamaal Steamer at Central Oklahoma (TSU 35, UCO 17).

Opponent - Sept. 4, 2003, West Texas A&M (SAU 27, TSU 24).

A team had 50 passing attempts:

TSU - Sept. 17, 2009, at Eastern New Mexico, 25-52 (TSU 30, ENMU 20).

Opponent - Sept. 17, 2009, Eastern New Mexico, 41-75 (TSU 30, ENMU 20).

A safety was recorded:

TSU - Oct. 20, 2007, Chris Bacak at Eastern New Mexico (TSU 40, ENMU 10).

Opponent - Sept. 12, 2009, East Central on botched snap (TSU 41, ECU 2)

A shutout occured:

TSU -Oct. 21, 2006, Eastern New Mexico (TSU 48, ENMU 0)

Opponent - Nov. 8, 2008, West Texas A&M (WTAMU 51, TSU 0).

A team scored 50 points:

TSU - Nov. 14, 2009, at Texas A&MKingsville, 57 points 2 OT (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

Opponent - Nov. 14, 2009, Texas A&MKingsville, 56 points 2 OT (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

A team won an overtime game:

TSU - Nov. 14, 2009, at Texas A&MKingsville, 2 OT (Playoffs) (TSU 57, TAMUK 56).

Opponent - Oct. 26, 2002, Northeastern State (NSU 29, TSU 28).

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When the season kciked off last August, the Tarleton Texan football team had several goals on its agenda:

• Win a Lone Star Conference Championship.

• Win a LSC South Division title.

• Make the playoffs for the first time since 2003 with the hopes of competing for a national title.

Check, check and check.

The Texans finished the season 10-3 overall and 4-2 in the LSC South. The team also tied to claim the school’s second LSC Championship and its fifth division title since 2001.

In the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs, Tarleton pulled off a thrilling upset over Texas A&M-Kingsville on the road in double overtime.

Tarleton trailed by three in the waning moments of the fourth quarter before Texan kicker Garrett Lindholm hit a 64-yard field goal as time expired to send the game into overtime. The kick set several records – one for Tarleton, a new one for NCAA Division II postseason action and was the second-longest kick ever made by a Divisoin II student-athlete.

In the first overtime, both teams settled for field goals before the Javelinas scored a touchdown and an extra point in the second extra session. Facing fourth down and five from the 20-yard line, Texan quarterback Scott Grantham ran for a touchdown after breaking several tackles and jumping over the final defender.

Head coach Sam McElroy decided to go for two, and Grantham decided the game with a keeper through the right side. Tarleton won, 57-56.

Earlier in the season, Tarleton trailed Midwestern State when Lindholm kicked a 36-yard field goal with 12 seconds left in the game to tie the score at 28.

After the Texans forced a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, Lindholm nailed a 55yard field goal to win as he set a school record that lasted just five weeks.

The Texans claimed the program’s third 10-win season in school history and secured the Texans’ 10th straight winning season. The Texans were ranked No. 2 in the final regular season American Football Coaches Association poll and finished No. 5 in the Super Regino Four final poll.

Leading the Texans was Grantham who, after the loss at Central Washington, announced he would not return for his senior season. The quarterback graduated in August 2009 and has since been working on his master’s degree. Grantham is Tarleton’s new record holder for touchdowns thrown, with a total of 57 after throwing 19 touchdowns in 2009. He completed 205 passes for 2,985 yards in his final season.

Devin Guinn is the new receiving touchdowns leader in school history with 26 catches after grabbing 70 passes for 1,019 yards and eight touchdowns in his senior campaign in 2009. Jahmeel Hobson was second on the team with 57 catches for 1,046 yards and seven scores.

Evan Robertson led the team in rushing with 170 carries for 894 yards and seven touchdowns, while Roderick Smith had 142 carries for 775 yards and nine scores.

Matt Knicky led the defense with 98 total tackles, including 36 solo and 62 assisted stops. Marcus Phillips was second on the team with 45 solo and 52 assisted tackles for a total of 97 total stops. Phillips led the team with 11.5 tackles for a loss of minus-36 yards while Alonzo Horton topped the squad with 3.5 sacks for minus-25 yards. The Texan defense recorded 107 tackles for a loss of minus385 yards, including 22 sacks for minus-157 yards. Brandon Johnson led the squad with four interceptions while Knicky and Phillips each had three as well.

The Texans intercepted 20 passes and returned them for a total of 215 yards, while breaking up 42 passes and defending 62.

The Texans were among the leaders in the LSC in scoring offense, scoring defense, total offense and total defense. Tarleton averaged 386.2 yards per game on offense, including 143.3 yards rushing and 242.9 yards passing, while allowing opponents to average 323.4 yards of offense, including 107.3 yards on the ground and 216.1 yards through the air. Overall, the Texans outscored opponents this season by an average of 31.2 to 20.9.

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Aug 27 Sep 05 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 26 Oct 03 Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct 31 Nov 07 Nov 14 Nov 21

OPPONENT

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO at Northeastern State ^EAST CENTRAL ^at Central Oklahoma ^SW OKLAHOMA *at #7 Texas A&M-Kingsville *#18 MIDWESTERN STATE *at Eastern New Mexico *#9 ABILENE CHRISTIAN *at Angelo State *WEST TEXAS A&M &at #13 Texas A&M-Kingsville &at #1 Central Washington

W/L SCORE ATT

W 45-16 5348 W 6-0 2500 W 41-2 1248 W 35-17 4108 W 66-3 6248 L 20-34 13211 W 31-28 4682 W 30-20 3285 W 13-6 7326 W 21-14 5432 L 35-49 7038 WOT 57-56 13352 L 6-27 6162

^ – LSC crossover game; * – LSC South Division game; & – NCAA Playoff game; BOLD – home game

TEAM STATISTICS 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 Comp-Att-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 RETURN 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

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406 31.2 231 75 135 21 1863 2178 315 440 4.2 143.3 26 3158 213-417-13 7.6 14.8 242.9 20 5021 857 5.9 386.2 46-903 28-288 20-215 19.6 10.3 10.8 20-13 129-1185 91.2 74-2812 38.0 32.3 28:51 60/181 33% 10/18 56% 22-157 5 51 16-20 0-0 40-47 85% 30-47 64% 46-48 96% 31890

OPP

272 20.9 237 73 124 40 1395 1790 395 459 3.0 107.3 14 2809 262-445-20 6.3 10.7 216.1 19 4204 904 4.7 323.4 48-926 30-304 13-126 19.3 10.1 9.7 24-10 92-809 62.2 85-3204 37.7 33.1 30:57 57/189 30% 4/18 22% 15-109 -9 35 9-16 1-1 25-38 66% 17-38 45% 29-32 91% 48050

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ATT 170 142 32 55 8 10 0 1 5 1 16 440 459

Gain 927 827 123 226 22 26 12 7 5 3 0 2178 1790

G 13 5 13 13 13

Effic 124.23 89.69 429.20 124.29 117.00

RECEIVING Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson A. Buckingham Devon Gray Evan Robertson Shaun Ragon Keith Demby Bradley Peschke Lester Hundley Roderick Smith Jamal Mays Kenneth Travis B. Washington Marcus Phillips Total..........

Opponents......

G 13 13 13 13 13 11 13 13 3 12 10 8 6 13 13 13

No. 70 57 17 13 13 12 10 9 4 4 1 1 1 1 213 262

FIELD GOALS G. Lindholm Stephen Arnold

FGM-FGA 15-18 1-2

Pct 83.3 50.0

Net 894 775 114 61 22 21 12 7 5 3 -51 1863 1395

Att-Cmp-Int 205-398-12 7-17-1 1-2-0 213-417-13 262-445-20 Yds 1019 1046 255 168 120 185 100 60 64 19 51 49 15 7 3158 2809 01-19 0-0 0-0

20-29 3-3 0-0

Avg. 5.3 5.5 3.6 1.1 2.8 2.1 0.0 7.0 1.0 3.0 -3.2 4.2 3.0

Pct 51.5 41.2 50.0 51.1 58.9

Yds 2985 122 51 3158 2809

Avg 14.6 18.4 15.0 12.9 9.2 15.4 10.0 6.7 16.0 4.8 51.0 49.0 15.0 7.0 14.8 10.7

TD 8 7 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 20 19

30-39 5-5 1-2

40-49 5-8 0-0

Plays 453 170 142 17 32 10 10 0 1 5 1 16 857 904

Rush 61 894 775 0 114 22 21 12 7 5 3 -51 1863 1395

INTERCEPTIONS Brandon Johnson Marcus Phillips Matt Knicky Lonnie Hewitt Jeremy Sifford Lonnie Buchanan J. Ballard Vance Ibewuike Bradley Bullitt McNeal Uwajeh Total..........

Opponents......

No. 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 20 13

PUNTING Kyle Hopf TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

No. 71 3 74 85

Yds 3 34 34 15 13 1 38 32 45 0 215 126 Yds 2795 17 2812 3204

Pass 2985 0 0 122 0 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 3158 2809 Avg 0.8 11.3 11.3 7.5 6.5 0.5 38.0 32.0 45.0 0.0 10.8 9.7

Avg 39.4 5.7 38.0 37.7

Long 59 17 59 57

Total 3046 894 775 122 114 73 21 12 7 5 3 -51 5021 4204

Avg/ 78.4 80.5 19.6 12.9 9.2 16.8 7.7 4.6 21.3 1.6 5.1 6.1 2.5 0.5 242.9 216.1

50-99 2-2 0-0

Lg 64 32

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Avg/G 234.3 68.8 64.6 24.4 11.4 5.6 3.5 0.9 0.7 0.6 1.0 -5.7 386.2 323.4

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 TB 6 0 6 5

Long 51 75 42 26 49 30 24 11 47 6 51 49 15 7 75 92

Long 3 18 33 8 13 1 38 32 45 0 45 40 FC 12 0 12 11

I20 17 0 17 24

Yds 4884 4884 3104

Avg 63.4 63.4 59.7

TB 22 22 6

PUNT RETURNS Devin Guinn B. Washington Marcus Phillips Total..........

Opponents......

No. 25 2 1 28 30

Yds 260 21 7 288 304

Avg 10.4 10.5 7.0 10.3 10.1

TD 1 0 0 1 0

Long 57 21 7 57 36

KICK RETURNS Evan Robertson Roderick Smith Marcus Phillips B. Washington Keith Demby Devin Guinn TEAM A. Buckingham Jahmeel Hobson Total..........

Opponents......

No. 22 7 7 3 2 2 1 1 1 46 48

Yds 562 133 84 49 6 31 0 18 20 903 926

Avg 25.5 19.0 12.0 16.3 3.0 15.5 0.0 18.0 20.0 19.6 19.3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 79 33 19 23 6 17 0 18 20 79 43

FUMBLE RETURNS Bradley Bullitt Matt Knicky Total..........

Opponents......

No. 1 0 1 2

Yds 10 0 10 30

Avg 10.0 0.0 10.0 15.0

TD 1 1 2 1

Long 10 0 10 26

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec Evan Robertson 13 894 120 Devin Guinn 13 0 1019 Jahmeel Hobson 13 12 1046 Roderick Smith 12 775 19 A. Buckingham 13 0 255 Shaun Ragon 11 0 185 Devon Gray 13 0 168 Marcus Phillips 13 0 7 Keith Demby 13 22 100 Blk Robert Payne 10 114 0 0 B. Washington 6 21 15 0 Lester Hundley 3 3 64 Scott Grantham 13 61 0 Bradley Peschke 13 0 60 Pts Jamal Mays 10 7 51 88 Kenneth Travis 8 5 49 54 Bradley Bullitt 12 0 0 54 J. Ballard 13 0 0 54 Matt Knicky 13 0 0 42 Vance Ibewuike 11 0 0 34 Lonnie Hewitt 11 0 0 18 Jeremy Sifford 13 0 0 12 Brandon Johnson 13 0 0 6 Lonnie Buchanan 13 0 0 6 TEAM 9 -51 0 6 Total..........

13 1863 3158 6 Opponents......

13 1395 2809 6 6 6 6 2 406 TEAM 272 Total Offense...57th, 386.23 yards per game Total Defense...50th, 323.38 yards per game Rushing Offense...76th, 143.31 yards per game Rushing Defense...28th, 107.31 yards per game Passing Offense...39th, 242.92 yards per game Passing Efficiency Defense...45th, 117.02 Scoring Offense...42nd, 31.23 points per game Scoring Defense...34th, 20.92 points per game Turnover Margin...57th, .31 Team Passing Efficiency...68th, 124.31 Team Kickoff Returns...86th, 19.63 yards per return Team Punt Returns...58th, 10.29 yards per return Team Net Punting...64th, 32.27 yards per punt Team Pass Sacks... 96th, 1.69 sacks per game Tackles For Loss... 16th, 8.23 tackles for loss per game Pass Sacks Allowed...26th, 1.15 sacks per game

PR 0 260 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 288 304

OB 4 4 0

KOR 562 31 20 133 18 0 0 84 6 0 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 903 926

Retn

Net YdLn

926 903

45.7 40.0

IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 38 34 32 15 13 3 1 0 215 126

24 29

Tot 1576 1310 1078 927 273 185 168 132 128 114 106 67 61 60 58 54 45 38 34 32 15 13 3 1 -51 6427 5560

Avg/G 121.2 100.8 82.9 77.2 21.0 16.8 12.9 10.2 9.8 11.4 17.7 22.3 4.7 4.6 5.8 6.8 3.8 2.9 2.6 2.9 1.4 1.0 0.2 0.1 -5.7 494.4 427.7

2009 National Stat Rankings

INDIVIDUAL

Blkd 3 0 3 0

Rushing...Evan Robertson, 73rd, 68.77 yards per game

Roderick Smith, 89th, 64.58 yards per game Passing Efficiency...Scott Grantham, 72nd, 124.23 Total Offense...Scott Grantham, 46th, 234.31 yards per game Receiving Yards Per Game... Jahmeel Hobson, 33rd, 80.46 yards per game

Devin Guinn, 40th, 78.38 yards per game Receptions Per Game... Devin Guinn, 49th, 5.38 receptions per game

Jahmeel Hobson, 88th, 4.38 receptions per game Punting... Kyle Hopf, 27th, 39.37 yards per punt Punt Returns... Devin Guinn, 32nd, 10.40 yards per return Kickoff Returns... Evan Robertson, 34th, 25.55 yards per return All-Purpose Yards... Evan Robertson, 54th, 121.23 yards per game Field Goals Per Game...Garrett Lindholm, 21st, 1.15 per game Scoring...Garrett Lindholm, 68th, 6.77 points per game

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

G 13 13 12 5 10 13 6 13 10 8 3 9 13 13

Avg/G 229.6 24.4 3.9 242.9 216.1

No. 77 77 52

Conference

TOTAL OFFENSE Scott Grantham Evan Robertson Roderick Smith Kelan Luker Robert Payne Keith Demby B. Washington Jahmeel Hobson Jamal Mays Kenneth Travis Lester Hundley TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

Pass 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 2-3

Lng 75 49 51 75 92

KICKOFFS G. Lindholm Total..........

Opponents......

History

|——— PATs ———| Kick Rush Rcv 43-45 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 2-2 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 3-3 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 46-48 2-2 1 29-32 0-0 2

Avg./G 68.8 64.6 11.4 4.7 1.7 3.5 0.9 0.7 0.6 1.0 -5.7 143.3 107.3

2009 Review

FGs 15-18 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 16-20 9-16

TD 19 0 1 20 19

Long 47 63 14 27 13 7 0 7 3 3 0 63 60

Opponents

TD 0 9 9 9 7 5 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 51 35

SCORING G. Lindholm Evan Robertson Devin Guinn Roderick Smith Jahmeel Hobson Scott Grantham Keith Demby Lester Hundley Robert Payne Stephen Arnold Shaun Ragon Vance Ibewuike Matt Knicky B. Washington Brandon Johnson Bradley Bullitt Bradley Peschke Total..........

Opponents......

TD 7 9 1 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 14

Texan Football

PASSING Scott Grantham Kelan Luker Keith Demby Total..........

Opponents......

Loss 33 52 9 165 0 5 0 0 0 0 51 315 395

Preview Staff Players

RUSHING Evan Robertson Roderick Smith Robert Payne Scott Grantham Keith Demby B. Washington Jahmeel Hobson Jamal Mays Kenneth Travis Lester Hundley TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

91

2010 Texan Football a2009 Texans by Situation

All Games..........................................................10-3 Home Games......................................................5-1 Away Games.......................................................5-2 Neutral Games....................................................0-0 LSC Conference Games.....................................7-2 LSC South Division Games.................................4-2 Non-Conference Games.....................................3-0 Playoff Games.....................................................1-1 Day Games.........................................................1-1 Night Games.......................................................9-2 August Games.....................................................1-0 September Games..............................................4-0 October Games...................................................4-1 November Games...............................................1-2 Playing on Natural Grass....................................2-2 Playing on Artificial Surface.................................8-1 Tarleton wins Coin Toss.......................................6-1 Tarleton loses Coin Toss.....................................4-2 Tarleton led after First Quarter............................5-0 Tarleton led at Halftime.......................................4-0 Tarleton led after Three Quarters........................7-0 Tarleton scores First............................................6-1 Tarleton scores on First Possession....................4-1 Opponent scores on First Possession.................2-1 Tarleton has more Total Yards.............................9-0 Tarleton has more Rushing Yards........................6-0 Tarleton has more Passing Yards......................10-0 Tarleton has less Turnovers than Opponent........6-0 Tarleton has less Penalties than Opponent.........2-2 Tarleton has more Time of Possession...............3-0 Tarleton has 100-yard Rusher.............................4-0 Opponent has 100-yard Rusher..........................1-3 Tarleton has 100-yard Receiver..........................8-1 Opponent has 100-yard Receiver.......................1-1 Tarleton has 200-yard Passer.............................6-1 Opponent has 200-yard Passer..........................4-2 Tarleton scores 20 or more points.......................8-2 Opponent scores 20 or more points....................3-3 Tarleton Defense or Special Teams scores.........8-2 Opponent Defense or Special Teams scores......8-2

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2009 Statistics

92

2009 Tarleton Defensive Stats

|————Tackles———— |-Sacks-|

DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUP QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf —————————————————————————————————————————–-———–-———–———–———–——— 37 Matt Knicky 13 36 62 98 9.0-34 2.0-21 3-34 4 1 2-0 1 . .

8 Marcus Phillips 13 45 52 97 11.5-36 2.5-11 3-34 5 . .

1 . .

3 McNeal Uwajeh 13 34 26 60 2.0-9 .

1-0 7 .

2-0 2 . .

98 Alonzo Horton 13 17 36 53 8.0-35 3.5-25 .

2 1 . . . .

94 Bryant Bray 13 19 31 50 8.0-18 1.5-6 . .

1 1-0 .

1 .

33 Bradley Bullitt 12 26 21 47 3.5-9 .

1-45 .

1 1-10 . . .

1 Brandon Johnson 13 27 18 45 6.0-27 1.0-9 4-3 4 . . .

1 .

2 Jeremy Sifford 13 23 22 45 3.0-16 1.0-11 2-13 1 .

1-0 . . .

31 Emeri Spence 13 20 23 43 5.5-28 1.0-5 .

2 . .

2 . .

7 Lonnie Buchanan 13 26 16 42 1.5-4 .

2-1 6 . . . . .

90 Jacob Rowe 13 11 29 40 6.0-18 1.0-7 .

1 3 .

1 . .

99 Ben Taifane 12 16 21 37 10.0-28 1.0-6 .

2 2 . . . .

97 Josh Douglas 13 7 28 35 4.0-21 1.0-12 .

2 . . . . .

46 Jamaal Steamer 12 12 19 31 8.5-41 3.0-25 .

2 . .

1 1 .

35 N. Stringfellow 11 15 16 31 0.5-2 . . .

1 2-0 . . .

93 Dre Jones 11 7 22 29 5.0-9 0.5-2 .

1 . . .

1 .

21 J. Ballard 13 16 9 25 . .

1-38 . . . . . .

11 Corey White 9 8 16 24 1.5-3 . . . . .

1 . .

30 Vance Ibewuike 11 12 8 20 . .

1-32 1 . . . . .

26 Lonnie Hewitt 11 8 9 17 1.0-1 .

2-15 . . . . . .

91 Dominic Smith 12 6 9 15 3.5-15 2.0-13 .

1 1 1-0 2 . .

92 Jerry Tennell 9 7 7 14 5.5-17 . .

1 . .

1 . .

51 Ben Dambold 11 6 7 13 . . . . . . . . .

9 A. Saulsberry 8 3 6 9 1.5-6 1.0-4 . . . . . . .

86 K. Piercefield 13 2 6 8 . . . . . . . . .

19 Blair Johnson 11 3 5 8 1.0-5 . . . . . . . .

49 G. Lindholm 13 5 1 6 . . . . . . . . .

25 Sam Cole 9 2 3 5 . . . . . .

1 . .

38 Trayveon Davis 6 1 4 5 . . . . . . . . .

55 Segun Olomojobi 4 .

4 4 . . . . . . . . .

17 Devin Guinn 13 4 .

4 . . . . . . . . .

45 T. Puskarich 13 1 3 4 . . . . . . . . .

16 Roy Holmes 6 .

3 3 0.5-2 . . . . . . . .

95 Terrance Joyner 4 .

3 3 . . . . . . . . .

83 Shaun Ragon 11 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .

87 Bradley Peschke 13 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

29 Travis McKinney 2 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

48 M. Cannings 1 .

1 1 . . . . . . . . .

24 Chris Oguayo 4 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

43 Kyle Hopf 13 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

50 Josh Martin 13 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

58 Bubba Wagner 12 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

41 Kenneth Travis 8 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

81 Jamal Mays 10 1 .

1 . . . . . . . . .

88 Lance Clark 4 .

1 1 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .

Total..........

13 434 548 982 107-385 22-157 20-215 42 11 10-10 13 4 .

Opponents......

13 358 520 878 64.0-264 15-109 13-126 57 23 12-30 12 4 1

‘09 Texans in the Red Zone

Game Tarleton • Opponent Arkansas-Monticello............. 4-4 (4TD) • 1-2 (1FG) Northeastern State............................1-2 (FG) • 0-1 East Central............................. 3-4(2TD,1FG) • 0-2 Central Oklahoma......... 3-5 (3TD) • 2-3 (1TD,1FG) Southwestern Okla.........5-6 (4TD,1FG) • 1-1(1FG) A&M-Kingsville.............. 4-4 (2TD,2FG) • 3-4 (3TD) Midwestern State.......... 4-4 (3TD,1FG) • 2-3 (2TD) Eastern N.M..........................4-5 (3TD,1FG) • (0-1) Abilene Christian.............................0-0 • 2-3 (2FG) Angelo State..........................2-3 (2TD) • 2-2 (2TD) West Texas A&M...................4-4 (4TD) • 3-4 (3TD) A&M-Kingsville..... 4-4 (3TD, 1FG) • 5-5 (4TD,1FG) Central Washington.......2-2 (2FG) • 4-7 (2TD,2FG) Total...........40-47 (29TD,10FG) • 25-38 (17TD,12FG)

TARLETON TEXANS 2009 STATISTICS Total Offense.................. 386.2 yards per game ................................... (242.9 pass, 143.3 rush) Total Defense................. 323.4 yards per game ................................... (216.1 pass, 107.3 rush) Rushing Leader....................... Evan Robertson .............................170 carries, 894 yards, 7 TD Passing Leader........................Scott Grantham ............. 205-398, 2985 yards, 19 TDs, 12 INTs Receiving Leader.......................... Devin Guinn ........................... 70 catches, 1019 yards, 8 TD Punter................ Kyle Hopf (39.4 yard average) Kicker...Garrett Lindholm (15-18 FG, 43-45 PAT)

2009 Scoring by Quarters

1 7 6 17 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 7 14 3 75

======TARLETON====== 2 3 4 OT 21 14 3 - 0 0 0 - 17 7 0 - 7 14 14 - 17 21 7 - 3 14 3 - 10 7 14 - 0 16 14 - 0 0 13 - 7 7 7 - 7 7 14 - 7 15 10 11 3 0 0 - 99 122 99 11

Total 45 6 41 35 66 20 31 30 13 21 35 57 6 406

Game Arkansas-Monticello at Northeastern State East Central at Central Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma at Texas A&M-Kingsville Midwestern State at Eastern New Mexico Abilene Christian at Angelo State West Texas A&M Texas A&M-Kingsville (Playoffs) Central Washington (Playoffs) TOTALS

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 7 14 7 7 48

2010 Texan Football Media Guide • tarletonsports.com

========Opponents======== 2 3 4 OT 7 0 9 - 0 0 0 - 0 2 0 - 14 0 3 - 3 0 0 - 14 6 14 - 8 0 7 - 13 0 7 - 6 0 0 - 0 0 7 - 0 28 7 - 24 8 7 10 10 3 7 - 99 47 68 10

Total 16 0 2 17 3 34 28 20 6 14 49 56 27 272

2010 Tarleton Football

2009 Stats Per Game Receiving

Punting

FG’s (Good)

Defense

Hopf, 40.3 3 for 121 yards

Lindholm, 1-1 (44)

Knicky, 0-9-9 M. Phillips, 3-4-7 N. Stringfellow, 2-5-7 Taifane, 4-3-7

Sept. 5 at Northeastern St. W, 6-0

R. Smith, 16-58 Robertson, 8-31

Grantham, 14-33 153 yards

Hobson, 6-86 Peschke, 3-27 Guinn, 2-21

Hopf, 42.6 8 for 341 yards

Lindholm, 1-2 (47), 41 S. Arnold, 1-2 (32), 30

Sifford, 6-2-8 Knicky, 3-5-8 Uwajeh, 3-4-7 Bray, 4-2-6

Sept. 12 East Central W, 41-2

R. Smith, 16-204 Robertson, 15-115

Grantham, 2-3 47 yards Luker, 1-2 17 yards

Guinn, 2-47 Gray, 1-17

Hopf, 35.7 3 for 107 yards

Lindholm, 2-2 (38), (46)

Phillips, 3-2-5 A. Saulsberry, 2-3-5 Knicky, 2-3-5

Sept. 19 at Central Oklahoma W, 35-17

Robertson, 22-89, 1TD Grantham, 5-23, 1TD

Grantham, 8-32-2 310 yards, 3 TDs

Guinn, 8-116, 2 TDs Hobson, 7-114, 1TD

Hopf, 30.0 4 for 120 yards

none

M. Phillips, 4-4-8 Bullitt, 2-4-6 Br. Johnson, 4-1-5 Horton, 1-4-5

Sept. 26 Southwestern Okla.

W, 66-3

Robertson, 6-104, 2TDs R. Smith, 12-81, 1 TD

Grantham, 10-16 144 yards, 2 TDs Luker, 3-7 74 yards

Guinn, 5-66 Hobson, 2-46, 1TD Robertson, 2-26, 1TD

Hopf, 42.0 6 for 252 yards

Lindholm, 1-1 (32)

Knicky, 1-5-6 Tennell, 4-1-5 Bullitt, 4-1-5 Spence, 3-2-5

Oct. 3 at A&M-Kingsville L, 34-20

Robertson, 15-96

Grantham, 20-37-3 256 yards, 1 TD

Guinn, 9-119, 1TD Hobson, 3-43 Ragon, 3-45

Hopf, 33.5 2 for 67 yards

Lindholm, 2-3 47, (25), (40)

Knicky, 3-6-9 Bray, 3-3-6 M. Phillips, 2-4-6

Oct. 10 Midwestern State W, 31-28

Smith, 11-91, 1TD Robertson, 16-56 Grantham, 4-9, 1TD

Grantham, 27-47 353 yards, 1 TD

Buckingham, 5-104 Guinn, 5-62 Hobson, 5-61

Hopf, 31.6 5 for 158 yards

Lindholm, 3-3 (44), (36), (55)

Knicky, 5-6-11 M. Phillips, 5-6-11 Steamer, 3-3-6

Oct. 17 at Eastern New Mexico W, 30-20

Robertson, 21-81, 1TD R. Smith, 11-47 Grantham, 4-28, 1TD

Grantham, 25-52 352 yards, 2 TD

Hobson, 10-170, 1TD Guinn, 8-93

Hopf, 38.7 7 for 271 yards

Lindholm, 1-2 (20), 48

Uwajeh, 9-1-10 M. Phillips, 6-4-10 Knicky, 4-2-6

Oct. 24 Abilene Christian W, 13-6

R. Smith, 9-14 Robertson, 8- -11

Grantham, 15-28-1 199 yards, 1 TD

Hobson, 8-144, 1TD Guinn, 3-29 Robertson, 2-6

Hopf, 42.6 11 for 469 yards

None

Knicky, 3-11-14 Phillips, 3-9-12 Horton, 4-4-8

Oct. 31 at Angelo State W, 21-14

R. Smith, 15-104, 1TD Robertson, 13-45 Grantham, 2-14

Grantham, 13-24-1 206 yards, 2 TD

Guinn, 8-129, 2TDs Hobson, 2-26 Demby, 2-25

Hopf, 44.6 5 for 223 yards

None

Knicky, 5-7-12 Rowe, 2-6-8 Uwajeh, 3-4-7

Nov. 7 West Texas A&M L, 49-35

Robertson, 9-49 R. Smith, 12-28 Demby, 2-5, 2TDs

Grantham, 19-39-1 317 yards, 2 TDs Luker, 1-3-0, 7 yds Demby, 1-1, 1 TD

Guinn, 8-161, 2 TDs Hobson, 3-109, 1 TD

Hopf, 36.8 5 for 184 yards

None

Phillips, 7-9-16 Horton, 2-7-9 Uwajeh, 3-5-8

Nov. 11 at A&M-Kingsville NCAA Playoffs W, 57-56 2OT

Robertson, 19-131, 1TD R. Smith, 13-67, 1TD Grantham, 5-35, 1TD Demby, 2-1, 1TD

Grantham, 20-40-1 296 yards, 3 TDs Luker, 0-1-1 0 yards

Hobson, 10-188, 2TDs Guinn, 4-27, 1TD Gray, 3-33

Hopf, 40.0 4 for 160 yards

Lindholm, 2-2 (64), (27)

Uwajeh, 4-4-8 Knicky, 4-3-7 Buchanan, 3-4-7

Nov. 21 at Central Washington NCAA Playoffs L, 27-6

Robertson, 10-26 Demby, 1-2

Grantham, 14-33-0 192 yards Demby, 0-1 0 yards

Guinn, 3-45 Buckingham, 3-34

Hopf, 40.2 8 for 322 yards

Lindholm, 2-2 (39), (31)

Stringfellow, 5-5-10 Bullitt, 5-2-7 B. Johnson, 5-1-6

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

Guinn, 5-104 Hundley, 2-52, 2TDs

Conference

Grantham, 8-14 160 yards, 2 TDs Luker, 2-4 24 yards

History

Robertson, 8-85 R. Smith, 11-80, 4TDs Payne, 11-63

2009 Review

Aug. 27 Arkansas-Monticello W, 45-16

Opponents

Passing

Texan Football

Rushing

Preview Staff Players

Game/Result

93

2010 Texan Football

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2009 Stats Per Game Team Game-By-Game Comparison Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category Opponent Score 1st Downs Rushing Passing Pass Yds ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 45-16 19/19 36-245/39-82 10-18-0/20-30-0 184/235 Northeastern State 6-0 14/7 35-71/38-101 14-33-1/8-14-2 153/47 EAST CENTRAL 41-2 13/11 51-347/36-17 3-5-0/6-16-1 64/69 Central Oklahoma 35-17 20/18 35-124/31-87 18-32-2/25-40-1 310/200 SW OKLAHOMA 66-3 19/11 38-235/37-59 13-23-0/15-36-3 218/125 Texas A&M-Kingsville 20-34 20/24 34-112/38-228 20-37-3/12-26-1 256/151 MIDWESTERN STATE 31-28 26/19 31-156/30-146 27-47-0/21-28-1 353/245 Eastern New Mexico 30-20 22/23 39-150/22-47 25-52-2/41-75-4 352/320 ABILENE CHRISTIAN 13-6 7/17 20--27/44-63 15-28-1/16-41-2 199/192 Angelo State 21-14 16/17 31-162/28-106 13-24-1/26-39-1 206/238 WEST TEXAS A&M 35-49 22/25 27-68/34-99 21-43-1/31-38-1 375/536 Texas A&M-Kingsville 57-56 24/29 39-234/43-238 20-41-2/20-31-2 296/164 Central Washington 6-27 9/17 24--14/39-122 14-34-0/21-31-1 192/287 Totals 406-272 231/237 440-1863/459-1395 213-417-13/262-445-20 3158/2809 Opponent 3rd Down 4th Down Time Poss Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 3-8/6-17 1-1/0-2 26:58/31:50 -4:52 6.8/2.1 10.2/7.8 Northeastern State 6-19/2-13 0-0/0-2 33:17/26:43 6:34 2.0/2.7 4.6/3.4 EAST CENTRAL 2-11/1-12 1-2/0-1 29:41/30:12 0:31 6.8/0.5 12.8/4.3 Central Oklahoma 8-14/6-17 0-2/0-1 28:59/31:01 -2:02 3.5/2.8 9.7/5.0 SW OKLAHOMA 2-10/4-18 0-1/0-3 28:35/29:59 -1:24 6.2/1.6 9.5/3.5 Texas A&M-Kingsville 7-13/4-13 0-0/0-1 29:43/30:17 0:34 3.3/6.0 6.9/5.8 MIDWESTERN STATE 5-15/5-10 2-3/0-0 29:38/30:22 0:44 5.0/4.9 7.5/8.8 Eastern New Mexico 5-19/3-18 1-2/1-4 37:15/22:45 14:30 3.8/2.1 6.8/4.3 ABILENE CHRISTIAN 1-12/7-22 0-0/1-2 21:49/38:11 -16:22 -1.4/1.4 7.1/4.7 Angelo State 3-10/6-14 1-1/1-1 27:39/32:21 -4:42 5.2/3.8 8.6/6.1 WEST TEXAS A&M 6-16/3-9 0-1/1-1 27:02/32:58 -5:56 2.5/2.9 8.7/14.1 Texas A&M-Kingsville 9-18/5-12 4-4/0-0 30:19/29:41 0:38 6.0/5.5 7.2/5.3 Central Washington 3-16/5-14 0-1/0-0 24:02/35:58 -11:56 -0.6/3.1 5.6/9.3 Totals 60-181/57-189 10-18/4-18 374:57/402:18 -27:21 4.2/3.0 7.6/6.3

Individual Superlatives

Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes

Long Pass Receptions

Yards Receiving TD Receptions

Long Reception Field Goals Long Field Goal Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return Tackles Sacks

Tackles For Loss

Interceptions

94

22 204 4 63 52 27 353 3

75 10

188 2

75 3 64 11 44.6 59 57 79 16 2.0

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Evan Robertson at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) Roderick Smith vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) Roderick Smith vs Arkansas-Monticello (Aug 27, 2009) Roderick Smith vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) Scott Grantham at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) Scott Grantham vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) Scott Grantham vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) Scott Grantham at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) Scott Grantham at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) Scott Grantham vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Jahmeel Hobson at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) Jahmeel Hobson at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) Jahmeel Hobson at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) Lester Hundley vs Arkansas-Monticello (Aug 27, 2009) Devin Guinn at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) Devin Guinn at Angelo State (Oct 31, 2009) Devin Guinn vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) Jahmeel Hobson at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) Jahmeel Hobson vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) G. Lindholm vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) G. Lindholm at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) Kyle Hopf vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Kyle Hopf at Angelo State (Oct 31, 2009) Kyle Hopf vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Devin Guinn vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Evan Robertson at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) Marcus Phillips vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) Jamaal Steamer at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) Dominic Smith at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) Jerry Tennell vs SW Oklahoma (Sep 26, 2009) Alonzo Horton vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Jacob Rowe at Central Washington (Nov 21, 2009) Marcus Phillips at Northeastern State (Sep 05, 2009) Lonnie Hewitt at Northeastern State (Sep 05, 2009) Brandon Johnson vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) Marcus Phillips at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) Lonnie Hewitt vs SW Oklahoma (Sep 26, 2009) Vance Ibewuike vs SW Oklahoma (Sep 26, 2009) Brandon Johnson vs SW Oklahoma (Sep 26, 2009) Matt Knicky at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct 03, 2009) Brandon Johnson vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) Lonnie Buchanan at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) J. Ballard at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) Jeremy Sifford at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) McNeal Uwajeh at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) Marcus Phillips vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Jeremy Sifford vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) Lonnie Buchanan at Angelo State (Oct 31, 2009) Matt Knicky vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) Brandon Johnson at TAMUK (Nov 14, 2009) Matt Knicky at TAMUK (Nov 14, 2009) Bradley Bullitt at Central Wash. (Nov 21, 2009)

Plays/Tot Yds Ret Yds T/O 54-429/69-317 119/91 1/0 68-224/52-148 22/65 1/2 56-411/52-86 28/62 0/2 67-434/71-287 137/66 2/1 61-453/73-184 137/165 0/5 71-368/64-379 142/123 6/1 78-509/58-391 53/152 0/2 91-502/97-367 189/19 5/6 48-172/85-255 107/133 2/3 55-368/67-344 61/102 2/2 70-443/72-635 96/94 2/2 80-530/74-402 130/146 3/3 58-178/70-409 195/168 2/1 857-5021/904-4204 1416/1386 26/30 Yds/Play Punting Penalties-Yards 7.9/4.6 3-40.3/7-41.0 9-95/8-53 3.3/2.8 8-42.6/9-43.4 9-72/6-47 7.3/1.7 3-35.7/8-30.9 13-156/8-62 6.5/4.0 4-30.0/7-31.3 9-84/4-29 7.4/2.5 6-42.0/8-38.0 10-90/5-47 5.2/5.9 2-33.5/5-34.0 17-118/9-83 6.5/6.7 5-31.6/5-33.2 4-35/5-59 5.5/3.8 8-33.9/10-38.0 15-176/5-44 3.6/3.0 12-40.5/9-40.1 7-60/5-25 6.7/5.1 5-44.6/6-37.2 5-40/9-87 6.3/8.8 6-30.7/3-42.3 6-45/15-157 6.6/5.4 4-40.0/4-41.0 19-160/5-43 3.1/5.8 8-40.2/4-41.2 6-54/8-73 5.9/4.7 74-38.0/85-37.7 1185/809

Texan Team Superlatives

Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes

Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes

Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By

51 347 6.8 4

52 27 375 12.8 3

91 530 7.9 66 7 26 19 176 6 4

vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) vs Arkansas-Monticello (Aug 27, 2009) vs Arkansas-Monticello (Aug 27, 2009) vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) vs SW Oklahoma (Sep 26, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) vs East Central (Sep 12, 2009) at Central Oklahoma (Sep 19, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) vs Arkansas-Monticello (Aug 27, 2009) vs SW Oklahoma (Sep 26, 2009) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct 03, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009)

Opponent Team Superlatives

Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes

Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By

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44 238 6.0 5 75 41 536 14.1 4

97 635 8.8 56 5 29 15 157 6 3

vs Abilene Christian (Oct 24, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct 03, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) vs Midwestern State (Oct 10, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) at Northeastern State (Sep 05, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov 14, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) vs West Texas A&M (Nov 07, 2009) at Eastern New Mexico (Oct 17, 2009) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct 03, 2009)

2010 Tarleton Football

LSC Standings/Honors THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 at Abilene Christian 19, Northwest Missouri 14 at Nebraska-Omaha 48, East Central 0 at Southeastern Oklahoma 54, Henderson State 38 at Emporia State 48, Southwestern Oklahoma 17 at Tarleton 45, Arkansas-Monticello 16 Arkansas Tech 44, at Northeastern State 32 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 #at Angelo State 21, Texas A&M-Commerce 7 Grand Valley State 37, at West Texas A&M 23 at Pittsburg State 42, Central Oklahoma 13 at Midwestern State 41, New Mexico Highlands 0 at Texas A&M-Kingsville 28, Delta State 17 at Colorado State-Pueblo 28, Eastern New Mexico 23

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 at Incarnate Word 38, East Central 20 *at Southeastern Oklahoma 41, Central Oklahoma 24 *Abilene Christian 38, at Angelo State 14 *at West Texas A&M 34, Eastern New Mexico 24 #Texas A&M-Kingsville 35, at Texas A&M-Commerce 34 *at Tarleton 31, Midwestern State 28 *at Northeastern State 13, Southwestern Oklahoma 6 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 at Southwest Baptist 42, Northeastern State 34 *West Texas A&M 32, at Abilene Christian 21 #Angelo State 42, Southeastern Oklahoma 30 *Texas A&M-Commerce 31, East Central 28 *at Central Oklahoma 41, Southwestern Oklahoma 23 *Tarleton 30, at Eastern New Mexico 20 *at Midwestern State 38, Texas A&M-Kingsville 7

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at Central Washington 34, West Texas A&M 10 #Abilene Christian 20, Texas A&M-Commerce 14 OT #at Angelo State 55, Southwestern Oklahoma 10 #at Texas A&M-Kingsville 46, Central Oklahoma 17 #at Tarleton 41, East Central 2 #Southeastern Oklahoma 49, at Eastern New Mexico 47 #at Midwestern State 52, Northeastern State 3

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 *at Abilene Christian 47, Texas A&M-Kingsville 35 *Texas A&M-Commerce 27, at Southeastern Oklahoma 17 Oklahoma Panhandle 28, at Southwestern Oklahoma 24 *Tarleton 21, at Angelo State 14 *Central Oklahoma 42, at East Central 25 *West Texas A&M 66, at Northeastern State 23 *Midwestern State 50, at Eastern New Mexico 17

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 #at Abilene Christian 33, Southeastern Oklahoma 14 #Angelo State 29, at East Central 9 #Tarleton 35, at Central Oklahoma 17 #West Texas A&M 41, at Southwestern Oklahoma 15 #at Eastern New Mexico 75, Texas A&M-Commerce 56 Midwestern State 49, Incarnate Word 7 #at Texas A&M-Kingsville 31, Northeastern State 14

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 *at Midwestern State 15, Abilene Christian 13 *at Central Oklahoma 47, Northeastern State 38 *Southeastern Oklahoma 27, East Central 26 *Texas A&M-Commerce 15, Southwestern Oklahoma 12 *at Texas A&M-Kingsville 35, Angelo State 32 at Eastern New Mexico 35, Incarnate Word 30 *West Texas A&M 49, Tarleton 35

NCAA PLAYOFFS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Abilene Christian 24, at Midwestern State 21 Tarleton 57, at Texas A&M-Kingsville 56 2OT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 *at Northeastern State 17, East Central 7 at Southeastern Oklahoma 29, Northwestern Oklahoma 9 *at Abilene Christian 44, Eastern New Mexico 33 *at Angelo State 20, Midwestern State 17 *at Texas A&M-Commerce 27, Central Oklahoma 23 *Texas A&M-Kingsville 23, at West Texas A&M 17 OT #at Tarleton 66, Southwestern Oklahoma 3

KANZA BOWL - Topeka, Kan. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 West Texas A&M 31, Nebraska-Omaha 25 ^ LSC Crossover Game for North team only # LSC Crossover Game for both teams * LSC Division Game for both teams

Division W-L Pct. 5-0 1.000 4-1 .800 3-2 .600 2-3 .400 1-4 .200 0-5 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 5-5 .500 7-4 .636 4-7 .664 2-9 .182 1-10 .091 0-11 .000

Division South Division W-L Pct. T1. Tarleton 4-2 .667 T1. Midwestern State 4-2 .667 T1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 4-2 .667 T1. West Texas A&M 4-2 .667 5. Abilene Christian 3-3 .500 6. Angelo State 2-4 .333 7. Eastern New Mexico 0-6 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 10-3 .769 9-3 .750 9-3 .750 7-5 .583 9-4 .692 6-5 .545 3-8 .273

Lone Star Conference T1. Tarleton T1. Midwestern State T1. Texas A&M-Kingsville T4. Abilene Christian T4. West Texas A&M T6. Southeastern Okla.

T6. Angelo State T6. Texas A&M-Commerce 9. Central Oklahoma T10. Eastern New Mexico T10. Northeastern State 12. Southwestern Okla.

13. East Central

Conference W-L Pct. 7-2 .778 7-2 .778 7-2 .778 6-3 .667 6-3 .667 5-4 .556 5-4 .556 5-4 .556 4-5 .444 2-7 .222 2-7 .222 1-8 .111 0-9 .000

2009 Review

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 #Abilene Christian 43, East Central 6 Southwest Baptist 31, at Central Oklahoma 23 *Southeastern Oklahoma 33, at Southwestern Oklahoma 10 *Angelo State 47, Eastern New Mexico 23 *at Texas A&M-Commerce 27, Northeastern State 12 *at Midwestern State 31, West Texas A&M 19 *at Texas A&M-Kingsville 34, Tarleton 20

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at Northwest Missouri 35, Abilene Christian 10 at Central Washington 26, Tarleton 6

North Division 1. A&M-Commerce 2. Southeastern Okla.

3. Central Oklahoma 4. Northeastern State 5. Southwestern Okla.

6. East Central

Opponents

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 *Southeastern Oklahoma 45, at Northeastern State 35 *at Tarleton 13, Abilene Christian 6 *at West Texas A&M 43, Angelo State 15 *at Southwestern Oklahoma 14, East Central 13 #at Midwestern State 43, Central Oklahoma 16 *at Texas A&M-Kingsville 38, Eastern New Mexico 31

Lone Star Conference Football Standings

Texan Football

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 at Abilene Christian 58, Fort Lewis 10 at Texas State 48, Angelo State 28 #Central Oklahoma 24, at West Texas A&M 17 #Eastern New Mexico 45, at Southwestern Oklahoma 7 at Southeastern Louisiana 41, Texas A&M-Commerce 7 #at Texas A&M-Kingsville 39, East Central 7 #Midwestern State 34, at Southeastern Oklahoma 6 #Tarleton 6, at Northeastern State 0

Preview Staff Players

2009 LSC week-by-week results

2009 players of the week

LSC South Offense Joe Williams, TAMUK Roderick Smith, Tarleton Zach Eskridge, MSU Josh Neiswander, ASU J.J. Harp, ENMU Reggie Brown, ACU Andy Tanner, MSU Billy Garza, TAMUK Keithon Flemming, WTAMU Fred Winborn, TAMUK Mitchell Gale, ACU Taylor Harris, WTAMU

LSC South Defense Arthur Johnson, ACU Jeff Edwards, TAMUK Rodney Mitchell, ENMU Emmanuel Bagley, MSU D’Angelo Waites, ASU Pete Parker, ASU Jeff Edwards, TAMUK Fred Thompson, ACU Shad Baichtal, WTAMU Matt Knicky, Tarleton Fred Thopmson, ACU Emmanuel Bagley, MSU

LSC South Special Teams Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton

Garrett Tidwell, ASU Taylor Cannon, ENMU Kendrick Johnson, ACU Justin Johnson, ACU Pat Gardner, MSU Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton Tim Cowdrey, WTAMU Devin Guinn, Tarleton Jose Martinez, MSU Morgan Lineberry, ACU

Conference

Aug. 31

Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9

History

Date

University

Roderick Smith

Garrett Lindholm

Matt Knicky

Devin Guinn

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2010 Texan Football

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2009 LSC Honors 2009 All-Lone Star Conference South Division Teams First Team

Offense: Zack Eskridge, QB, Midwestern State; Fred Winborn, RB, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Keithon Flemming, RB, West Texas A&M; Justin Andrews, FB, Abilene Christian; Andy Tanner, WR, Midwestern State; Devin Guinn, WR, Tarleton; Jesse Poku, WR, Eastern New Mexico; Edmund Gates, WR, Abilene Christian; J.J. Ford, TE, Midwestern State; Royland Tubbs, OG, Abilene Christian; Markeith Wesley, OG, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Tony Washington, OT, Abilene Christian; J’Marcus Webb, OT, West Texas A&M; Lance Calloway, C, Midwestern State; Garrett Lindholm, PK, Tarleton; Kendrick Johnson, RS, Abilene Christian; EJ Leblanc, RS, Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Defense: Marvin Jones, DT, Abilene Christian; Sharod Basey, DT, Midwestern State; Broderick Marshall, DT, West Texas A&M; Aston Whiteside, DE, Abilene Christian; Eugene Sims, DE, West Texas A&M; Kevin Washington, ILB, Abilene Christian; Lonnie Buchanan Marcus Phillips, ILB, Tarleton; Bryan Braman, OLB, West Texas A&M; Courtney Lane, OLB, Abilene Christian; Michal Hill, CB, Midwestern State; Tac Evans, CB, West Texas A&M; Tony Harp, S, Abilene Christian; Lonnie Buchanan, S, Tarleton; Danny Jackson, S, Midwestern State; Curtis Jefferson, S, West Texas A&M; Kyle Hopf, P, Tarleton; Kyle Piercefield, DS, Tarleton.

Second Team

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Kyle Hopf

Offense: Billy Garza, QB, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Roderick Smith, RB, Tarleton; Reggie Brown, RB, Abilene Christian; Darryl Richardson, RB, Abilene Christian; Keith Demby, FB, Tarleton; V’Keon Lacy, WR, Angelo State; Ryan Lincoln, WR, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Dakarai Pecikonis, WR, Angelo State; Jahmeel Hobson, WR, Tarleton; Trey Simeone, TE, Abilene Christian, Bubba Wagner, OG, Tarleton; Jon Ioane, OG, West Texas A&M; Jorge Guerra, OT, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Matt Hanson, OT, Midwestern State; Matt Webber, C, Abilene Christian; James Chandler, PK, West Texas A&M; BeeJay Mathis, RS, Midwestern State.

Defense: Ben Taifane, DT, Tarleton; Cody Smith, DT, Angelo State; Calvin Fance, DT, Angelo State; Stephen Turner, DE, Midwestern State; Alonzo Horton, DE, Tarleton; Fred Thompson, ILB, Abilene Christian; Jeff Edwards, ILB, Texas A&MKingsville; John Reeves, OLB, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Edward Zamora, OLB, Eastern New Mexico; McNeal Uwajeh, CB, Tarleton; Brandon Johnson, CB, Tarleton; Deira Glover, S, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Texavier Henry, S, Eastern New Mexico; Corey Robertson, S, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Mark Sprague, P, Abilene Christian; Cody Brown, DS, Abilene Christian.

Honorable Mention

Marcus Phillips

Abilene Christian – Levi Wolfe, OG; Trevis Turner, OT; Drew Cuffee, CB; Major Culbert, S; Angelo State – Josh Neiswander, QB; John Norcot, FB; Brian Dickey, OG; Zack Bradley, C; Garrett Tidwell, RS; Dustin Arthur, DE; De Angelo Waites, ILB; Jones Markeith, CB; Eastern New Mexico – JJ Harp, QB; Arvin Jackson, WR; Taylor Cnnon, PK; Nathan Uland, ILB; Rodney Mitchell, CB; Karlton Graves, DS; Midwestern State – Marcus Mathis, RB; Sheldon Galloway, WR; Dillion Sullivan, OT; Jose Martinez, PK;Austin Shields, DE; Emmanuel Bagley, ILB; Austin McDaniel, OLB; Brandon Williams, CB; Tarleton – Scott Grantham, QB; Evan Robertson, RB; Dustin Washburn, C; Bryant Bray, DT; Jamaal Steamer, DE; Matt Knicky, ILB; Texas A&M-Kingsville – Connell Davis, RB; Sherman Batiste, WR; Damian Couthren, WR; Trent Perkins, OT; Tim Byerly, C; Christian Brom, PK; Jimmy Saddler-McQueen, DT; Matt Romig, DE; Eric John, CB; Stuart Moffitt, S; Cody Smith, P; West Texas A&M – Taylor Harris, QB; Anthony Scott, ILB; Jordan Smith, S.

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

All-Academic Team

South Division – Zack Eskridge, QB; Midwestern State; Nathan Uland, LB, ENMU; Karlton Graves, OT, Eastern New Mexico; Josh Neiswander, QB, Angelo State; Jorge Guerra, OT, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Eric Edwards, LB, Abilene Christian; Ian Ritchey, LB, Angelo State; Emery Dudensing, FB, Abilene Christian; J.J. Ford, TE, Midwestern State; Dustin Washburn, C, Tarleton; Tyler Maner, DB, Midwestern State.

South Division Academic Player of the Year – Zack Eskridge, QB, Midwestern State.

Kyle Piercefield

Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Tarleton Only: Levi Kirkland, LB; Chris Oguayo, OL; Brandon Johnson, DB.

2009 LSC YEARLY AWARD WINNERS South

Marcus Phillips 2009 Lone Star Conference South Division Linebacker of the Year

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Offensive Lineman of the Year: Tony Washington, ACU Co-Offensive Back of the Year: Zack Eskridge, MSU; Keithon Flemming, WTAMU Receiver of the Year: Andy Tanner, MSU Defensive Lineman of the Year: Eugene Smis, WTAMU Linebacker of the Year: Marcus Phillips, Tarleton Co-Defensive Back of the Year: Tony Harp, ACU; Micah Hill, MSU Freshman of the Year: Dakarai Pecikonis, ASU Co-Coach of the Year: Bill Maskill, MSU; Dale Carr, ASU

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North

Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Luke Sapolu, UCO; R.J. Brisbon, TAMUC Offensive Back of the Year: Jason Palmer, UCO Receiver of the Year: Daniel Nichols, SOSU Defensive Lineman of the Year: William Green, TAMUC Linebacker of the Year: Cory Whitfield, TAMUC Defensive Back of the Year: Giorgio Durham, UCO Freshman of the Year: Michael Yoder, NSU Coach of the Year: Guy Morriss, TAMUC

2010 Tarleton Football

2009 LSC Stats Total Offense 1. Eastern New Mexico 2. West Texas A&M 3. Midwestern State 4. Texas A&M-Kingsville 7. Tarleton Passing Offense 1. Eastern New Mexico 2. West Texas A&M 3. Midwestern State 4. Angelo State 7. Tarleton Rushing Offense 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2. Abilene Christian 3. Central Oklahoma 4. Midwestern State 5. Tarleton

Plays 1028 856 787 821 857

Rush 699 967 1732 2224 1863

Pass 4928 4251 3390 2873 3158

Total 5627 5218 5122 5097 5021

Avg. 511.5 434.8 426.8 424.8 386.2

G Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. TDs Yards Avg. 11 460-749-23 61.5 36 4928 448.0 12 355-552-12 64.3 28 4251 354.2 12 249-347-7 71.8 29 3390 282.5 11 248-399-8 62.2 26 2987 271.5 13 213-417-13 51.1 20 3158 242.9 G 12 13 11 12 13

Plays 438 550 399 440 440

Yards 2224 2215 1718 1732 1863

YPC 5.1 4.0 4.3 3.9 4.2

TDs 32 24 16 23 26

YPG 185.3 170.4 156.2 144.3 143.3

G TDs 1PAT 2PAT FGs Saf. Pts. Avg. 12 54 46 2 15 0 419 34.9 11 49 39 2 11 1 374 34.0 12 55 46 2 9 0 407 33.9 12 48 45 0 15 2 382 31.8 13 51 46 3 16 0 406 31.2

Passing Defense 1. Midwestern State 2. Tarleton 3. East Central 4. Texas A&M-Kingsville 5. West Texas A&M

G Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. TDs Yards Avg. 12 229-441-16 51.9 9 2421 201.8 13 262-445-20 58.9 19 2809 216.1 11 203-316-9 64.2 21 2414 219.5 12 250-418-10 59.8 21 2734 227.8 12 263-455-16 57.8 20 2790 232.5

Rushing Defense 1. Abilene Christian 2. Texas A&M-Commerce 3. Angelo State 4. Southeastern Oklahoma 5. Tarleton

G 13 10 11 11 13

Plays 354 333 353 342 459

Rush 722 1329 1395 1451 1569

Yards 722 838 1002 1034 1395

Pass 3066 2421 2809 2790 2734

YPC 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0

Total 3788 3750 4204 4241 4303

Avg. 291.4 312.5 323.4 353.4 358.6

TDs YPG 12 55.5 13 83.8 14 91.1 12 94.0 14 107.3

G TDs 1PAT 2PAT FGs Saf. Pts. Avg. 12 17 15 1 14 1 163 13.6 13 35 29 0 5 1 256 19.7 13 35 29 2 9 1 272 20.9 11 36 30 2 9 2 281 25.5 12 39 31 2 12 1 307 25.6

Passing G Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. TDs Yards Avg. 1. JJ Harp, ENMU 10 404-647-17 62.4 31 4373 437.3 2. Taylor Harris, WTAMU 12 308-472-12 65.3 22 3738 311.5 3. Zack Eskridge, MSU 12 236-330-6 71.5 29 3295 274.6 6. Scott Grantham, Tarleton 13 205-398-12 51.5 19 2985 229.6 Total Offense G 1. JJ Harp, ENMU 10 2. Brandon Noohi, UCO 11 3. Taylor Harris, WTAMU 12 4. Zack Eskridge, MSU 12 7. Scott Grantham, Tarleton 13

Plays 734 536 512 406 453

Receiving 1. Andy Tanner, MSU 2. Daniel Nichols, SOSU 3. Jahmeel Hobson, Tarleton 4. V’Keon Lacey, ASU 6. Devon Guinn, Tarleton

G 12 11 13 11 13

All-Purpose G 1. Arvin Jackson, ENMU 11 2. Jeromew Hewitt, SOSU 11 3. Fred Winborn, TAMUK 12 4. Evan Robertson, Tarleton 13 9. Devin Guinn, Tarleton 13

Rush 0 0 1295 894 0

Kick Returns 1. Jerome Hewitt, SOSU 3. Evan Robertson, Tarleton

G 11 13

Ret. 32 22

Punt Returns 1. Jerome Hewitt, SOSU 4. Devin Guinn, Tarleton

G 11 13

Ret. 26 25

Punting 1. Joe Kok, NSU 2. Mark Sprague, ACU 3. Kyle Hopf, Tarleton

Rush -6 544 -181 148 61

Rec. 75 72 57 74 70

G 12 13 12 13

Field Goals 1. James Chandler, WTAMU 2. Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton 3. Jose Martinez, MSU 4. Taylor Cannon, ENMU

G 12 13 12 11

TDs 19 17 0 0 FG 14 15 13 11

Total 4367 3301 3557 3443 3046

Avg. 436.7 300.1 296.4 286.9 234.3

Yards TD Avg./C Avg. 1186 12 15.8 98.8 971 12 13.5 88.3 1046 7 18.4 80.5 878 10 11.9 79.8 1019 8 14.6 78.4

Rec. Returns 848 641 0 1410 187 0 120 562 1019 291

G 11 13 12

Scoring 1. Fred Winborn, TAMUK 2. D. Richardson, ACU 3. James Chandler, WTAMU 4. Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton

Pass 4373 2757 3738 3295 2985

Total 1489 1410 1482 1576 1310

Avg. 135.4 128.2 123.5 121.2 100.8

Yards 975 562

TDs 2 0

Avg. 30.5 25.5

Yards 435 260

TDs 3 1

Avg. 16.7 10.4

Yards 3004 2425 2473

Avg. 42.3 39.8 39.3

Punts 71 61 63

PATs FGs Points PPG 0 0 114 9.5 0 0 102 7.8 42 14 84 7.0 43 15 88 6.8 FGA 21 18 18 14

Pct. 66.7 83.3 72.2 78.6

FG/G 1.17 1.15 1.08 1.00

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PAT Kicking: T1. James Chandler, WTAMU, 42-42, .1000; T1 Ahmed AboMahmood, TAMUC, 29-29, .1000; T1. Jared Homer, NSU, 23-23, .1000; 4. Christian Brom, TAMUK, 46-48, .958; 5. Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton, 43-45, .956.

Field Goal Percentage: 1. Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton, 15-18, .833; 2. Taylor Cannon, ENMU, 11-14, .786; 3. Ahmed Abo-Mahmood, TAMUC, 7-9, .778.

Interceptions: 1. Giorgino Durham, UCO, 0.73 per game; 2. Rodney Mitchell, ENMU, 0.64 per game; 10. Brandon Johnson, Tarleton, 0.31 per game.

Tackles: 1. Nathan Uland, ENMU, 12.0 per game; 2. Cory Whitfield, TAMUC, 11.1 per game; 3. Texvier Henry, ENMU, 11.1 per game; 21. Marcus Phillips, Tarleton, 7.5 per game;

Tackles for Loss: 1. William Greene, TAMUC, 1.85 per game; 2. Nathan Uland, ENMU, 1.68 per game; 3. Fred Thompson, ACU, 1.23 per game; T14. Marcus Phillips, Tarleton, 0.88 per game.

Sacks: 1. Calvin Fance, ASU, 1.27 per game; 2. Aston Whiteside, ACU, 0.73 per game, T3. Anthony DeGrate, TAMUC, and William Greene, TAMUC, 0.90 per game;

Passes Defended: 1. Rodney Mitchell, ENMU, 2.09 per game; 2. Israel Hughes, TAMUC, 1.67 per game; T3. Brian Johnson and Troy Adams, NSU, 1.36 per game.

Conference

Kick Returns: 1. Southeastern Oklahoma, 24.3 yards per return; 2. Abilene Christian, 24.1 yards per return; 7. Tarleton, 19.6 yards per return.

Punt Returns: 1. Southeastern Oklahoma, 16.5 yards per return; 2. Midwestern State, 15.0 yards per return; 4. Tarleton, 10.3 yards per return.

Punting: 1. Northeastern State, 37.8 yards per punt; 2. Texas A&M-Commerce, 33.8 yards per punt; 3. Southwestern Oklahoma, 33.2 yards per punt; 7. Tarleton, 32.3 yards per punt.

Turnover Margin: 1. Central Oklahoma, 0.73; 2. Midwestern State, 0.58; 3.

Abilene Christian, 0.54; 5. Tarleton, 0.31.

Pass Efficiency: 1. Midwestern State, 177.4; 2. Angelo State, 142.5; 3. West Texas A&M, 141.4; 7. Tarleton, 124.3.

Pass Defense Efficiency: 1. Midwestern State, 97.5; 2. West Texas A&M, 116.8; 3. Tarleton, 117.0.

Sacks By: 1. Abilene Chrisitan, 13-43; 2. Angelo State, 11-39; 9. Tarleton, 13-22.

Sacks Allowed: 1. Angelo State, 11-11; 2. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 12-14; 3.

Tarleton, 13-15.

Field Goals: 1. Tarleton, 16-20, .800; 2. Eastern New Mexico, 11-14, .786.

Time of Possession: 1. Abilene Christian, 33;09; 2. Midwestern State, 31;46; 3. Southeastern Oklahoma, 31:09; 9. Tarleton, 28:50.

PAT Kicking: T1. Texas A&M-Commerce, 30-30, 1.000; T1. Northeastern State, 23-23, 1.000; T4. Tarleton, 46-48, .958.

Opponent 3rd-Down Conversion: 2. Tarleton, 57-189, .302.

4th-Down Conversion: 1. Tarleton, 10-18, .556.

Opponent 4th-Down Conversion: 1. Tarleton, 4-18, .222

Yards YPC TD Avg. 1295 6.6 17 107.9 767 4.8 6 85.2 955 5.2 7 79.6 894 5.3 7 68.8 775 5.5 9 64.6

History

Scoring Defense 1. Midwestern State 2. Abilene Christian 3. Tarleton 4. Angelo State 5. West Texas A&M

Plays 819 822 904 905 838

Att. 197 161 182 170 142

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G 12 9 12 13 12

Opponents

Total Defense 1. Abilene Christian 2. Midwestern State 3. Tarleton 4. West Texas A&M 5. Texas A&M-Kingsville

Rushing 1. Fred Winborn, TAMUK 2. Jason Palmer, UCO 3. Reggie Brown, ACU 5. Evan Robertson, Tarleton 7. Roderick Smith, Tarleton

Texan Football

Scoring Offense 1. Midwestern State 2. Eastern New Mexico 3. Texas A&M-Kingsville 4. West Texas A&M 6. Tarleton

G 11 12 12 12 13

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Individual Statistics Arkansas-Monticello

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Smith, Texans run away with season opener STEPHENVILLE – Almost a month ago, the Lone Star Conference selected Tarleton senior running back Roderick Smith as the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, and the Mesquite native backed that choice up as he helped the Texans defeat ArkansasMonticello Thursday, 45-16.

Smith scored the Texans first four touchdowns in the season opening win to tie the Tarleton single-game scoring and the singlegame touchdown records. The Texan carried the ball 11 times for 80 yards and the four touchdowns. Smith did not play during most of the second half.

The Texans, who improved to 8-2 in home openers since the 2000 season, gained 429 yards while allowing the Boll Weevils just 317 yards, 82 of which came in the fourth quarter.

UAM quarterback Scott Buisson threw for over 2,000 yards and rushed for 1,300 yards in 2008, but the Texan defense held the Boll Weevil to just six yards on the ground and 176 yards through the air, including a 46-yard pass in the second quarter to put the visitors on the scoreboard for the first time.

Tarleton quarterback Scott Grantham was perfect on the night, going 8-for-14 for 160 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target was Devin Guinn who led the team with five catches for 104 yards while Lester Hundley had two receptions for 52 yards and two touchdowns.

The Texans got the scoring going after stopping the visitors’ first drive. Tarleton drove 72 yards on four plays, capped by a 32-yard touchdown run by Smith at the 11:12-mark. Garrett Lindholm’s kick put the Texans up 7-0.

Smith added a 13-yard touchdown run to close a seven-play, 65-yard drive that took 3:23. The score, which came with 10:25 remaining in the second quarter, was followed by another Lindholm kick to make it 14-0.

Arkansas-Monticello got its first score came when Buisson hit Spencer Garrison for the 46-yard touchdown. Joe Lamoureux hit the point after attempt to cut the lead in half with 9:20 remaining in the second period.

Smith then capped a 60-yard drive on the third snap when he rushed 10 yards for the score with 4:39 left in the first half.

Grantham found Guinn for a 49-yard attempt when the quarterback hit the receiver on the outside shoulder down the home sideline.

Lindholm’s kick put the Texans ahead 21-7.

The Texan defense, which tallied nine tackles for a loss of minus-51 yards with three sacks for minus-31 yards, held the Boll Weevils to just two yards on their next drive, and Tarleton took over at the 50-yardline.

Evan Robertson carried the ball 18 yards on first down before he got the nod on second down as well. While carrying the ball and gaining 12 yards, UAM’s Vincent Jackson forced a fumble, but Jahmeel Hobson picked the ball up at the 14 and was pushed out of bounds at the two. Smith punched it in from there with 1:49 remaining in the period to tie the school record with his fourth touchdown as well as his 24 points. Lindholm nailed the extra point attempt to put the Texans up 28-7 at the break.

Tarleton got the ball first in the second half and wasted little time scoring. On the first play, the Texans ran a play-action pass and Grantham found Hundley for a 47-yard touchdown pass. The Texans got the ball on the UAM 47-yardline after Robertson returned the opening kickoff of the second half 44 yards. Lindholm’s kick put Tarleton ahead 35-7.

Hundley then caught a five-yard pass from Grantham with 6:41 left in the third quarter. The drive, which took eight plays over 29 yards, was set up when UAM tried to fake a punt on its own 30-yardline. Stephen Arnold hit the extra point to make it a 42-7 lead.

The Boll Weevils used 17 plays and 87 yards on their next scoring drive to get on the board again after a 22-yard field goal by Derek Jambon. With 12:48 left in the game, Tarleton led 42-10.

A 44-yard field goal by Lindholm closed a 10-play, 45-yard drive that took 4:57 and gave the Texans a 45-10 lead with 7:44 remaining in the contest.

The Boll Weevils put the last points on the board in the game when Nate Jones caught a 39-yard touchdown pass from Casey Cathcart to cap a six-play, 80-yard drive with 4:33 left in the game. The two-point conversion pass failed and Tarleton won, 45-16.

Robertson led the Texans in rushing with eight carries for 85 yards while playing most of the second half in the backfield for the Texans.

The Texan defense was led by Matt Knicky with eight tackles, all were assisted stops. Ben Taifane, Marcus Phillips and Nick Stringfellow each had seven tackles for Tarleton Thursday while Ben Taifane had half a sack for minus-four yards. Alonzo Horton, Josh Douglas and Jamaal Steamer all got in on sacks as well.

The Texan defense held the Boll Weevils to just 82 yards total rushing and 235 yards passing in the season opener. Tarleton was also effective on stopping third down conversions as UAM was just six-of-17 in third-down conversions.

Scoring Summary Team TARLETON TARLETON UAM TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON UAM TARLETON UAM

Qtr 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

Time 11:12 10:25 09:20 04:39 01:49 14:41 06:41 12:48 07:44 04:33

Scoring play Roderick Smith 32 yd run Roderick Smith 13 yd run Garrison 46 yd pass from S. Buisson Roderick Smith 10 yd run Roderick Smith 2 yd run Hundley 47 yd pass from Grantham Hundley 5 yd pass from Grantham Joe Lamoureux 22 yd field goal G. Lindholm 44 yd field goal Jones 39 yd pass from Cathcart

Conversion Plays-Yards G. Lindholm kick 4-72 G. Lindholm kick 7-65 Joe Lamoureux kick 3-70 G. Lindholm kick 3-60 G. Lindholm kick 3-50 G. Lindholm kick 1-47 Stephen Arnold kick 8-29

17-87

10-45 C. Cathcart pass failed 6-80

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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TOP 2:04 3:23 0:59 1:17 1:08 0:08 4:02 8:42 4:57 3:11

UAM 19 39-82 235 20-30-0 69-317 0-0 0-0 5-91 0-0 7-287 0-0 8-53 31:50 6 of 17 0 of 2 1-2 0-0

UAM TARLETON 0 7 0 14 7 14 7 21 7 28 7 35 7 42 10 42 10 45 16 45

Tarleton 19 36-245 184 10-18-0 54-429 0-0 2-27 4-92 0-0 3-121 2-1 9-95 26:58 3 of 8 1 of 1 4-4 3-31

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Rushing No Johnny Polite 19 J. Lockwood 1 Glendon Glaspie 4 Scott Buisson 14 Spen. Garrison 1 Totals...

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Gain Loss 61 7 15 0 8 0 43 37 0 1 127 45

Net TD 54 0 15 0 8 0 6 0 -1 0 82 0

Lg Avg 11 2.8 15 15.0 2 2.0 13 0.4 0 -1.0 15 2.1

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Buisson 17-27-0 176 1 46 3 Casey Cathcart 3-3-0 59 1 39 0 Totals...

20-30-0 235 2 46 3 Receiving No. Spen. Garrison 4 Johnny Polite 4 Charles Spann 3 Jywin Ceaser 3 Steven Porter 2 Jaleel Harris 2 Nate Jones 1 Joseph Lockwood 1 Totals...

20 Punting Derek Jambon Totals...

Yds 85 22 27 19 20 20 39 3 235

No. Yds 7 287 7 287

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2

Long 46 14 11 9 20 17 39 3 46

Avg Long In20 41.0 51 0 41.0 51 0

Field goal attempts Joe Lamoureux 4th 12:48

22 yds

Good

Net TD 85 0 80 4 63 0 10 0 1 0 -2 0 -4 0 12 0 245 4

Lg Avg 18 10.6 32 7.3 14 5.7 7 3.3 1 1.0 0 -2.0 0 -4.0 0 0.0 32 6.8

FUMBLES: None.

Tarleton

Rushing No Evan Robertson 8 Roderick Smith 11 Robert Payne 11 Scott Grantham 3 Keith Demby 1 TEAM 1 B. Washington 1 Jahmeel Hobson 0 Totals...

36 Passing Scott Grantham Kelan Luker Totals...

Gain Loss 85 0 80 0 63 0 10 0 1 0 0 2 0 4 12 0 251 6

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 8-14-0 160 2 49 0 2-4-0 24 0 15 0 10-18-0 184 2 49 0

Receiving Devin Guinn Lester Hundley B. Washington A. Buckingham Evan Robertson Totals...

No. 5 2 1 1 1 10

Yds TD Long 104 0 49 52 2 47 15 0 15 9 0 9 4 0 4 184 2 49

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 3 121 3 121

Avg Long In20 40.3 53 1 40.3 53 1

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 4th 07:44 FUMBLES: Evan Robertson 2-1.

44 yds

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Game-By-Game Review

Game 2 | Sept. 5, 2009 Memorial Stadium | 2,500 | Tahlequah, Okla.

Tarleton

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Texan Defense Pitches Shutout

Conversion - -

Tarleton 14 35-71 153 14-33-1 68-224 0-0 2-12 0-0 2-10 8-341 0-0 9-72 33:17 6 of 19 0 of 0 1-2 0-0

NSU 7 38-101 47 8-14-2 52-148 0-0 3-22 1-43 1-0 9-391 2-0 6-47 26:43 2 of 13 0 of 2 0-1 5-36

No. 6 3 2 2 1 14

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 8 341 8 341

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 1st G. Lindholm 1st Stephen Arnold 1st Stephen Arnold 2nd

Yds 86 27 21 12 7 153

10:25 05:24 01:34 07:34

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 28 10 17 11 7 28

Avg Long In20 42.6 50 0 42.6 50 0 47 yds 41 yds 32 yds 30 yds

Good Missed Good Missed

FUMBLES: None.

Northeastern State Rushing No Gain Loss Woody Wilson 12 45 2 Prince McKinney 13 42 7 La’Ron Elmer 9 35 4 Josh Lewis 2 4 0 John Turner 1 0 4 Team 1 0 8 Totals...

38 126 25

Net TD 43 0 35 0 31 0 4 0 -4 0 -8 0 101 0

Lg Avg 11 3.6 19 2.7 13 3.4 4 2.0 0 -4.0 0 -8.0 19 2.7

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Woody Wilson 8-14-2 47 0 19 0 Totals...

8-14-2 47 0 19 0 Receiving No. Ed Victorian 2 Logan Cawyer 2 Trey McVay 2 Prince McKinney 1 La’Ron Elmer 1 Totals...

8

Yds TD Long 25 0 19 17 0 14 9 0 8 -1 0 0 -3 0 0 47 0 19

Punting No. Yds Joe Kok 9 391 Totals...

9 391

Field goal attempts None.

Avg Long In20 43.4 49 3 43.4 49 3

FUMBLES: Prince McKinney 1-0; Josh Lewis 1-0.

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TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

Plays-Yards TOP TARLETON NSU 8-44 2:53 3 0 8-17 3:10 6 0

Receiving Jahmeel Hobson Bradley Peschke Devin Guinn Lester Hundley Keith Demby Totals...

Conference

Scoring play G. Lindholm 47 yd field goal S. Arnold 32 yd field goal

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 14-33-1 153 0 28 5 Totals...

14-33-1 153 0 28 5

History

Time 10:25 1:34

Lg Avg 24 3.6 9 3.9 0 -1.5 27 -1.7 27 2.0

2009 Review

Qtr 1st 1st

Net TD 58 0 31 0 -3 0 -15 0 71 0

Opponents

Scoring Summary Team TARLETON TARLETON

Gain Loss 64 6 33 2 0 3 30 45 127 56

Texan Football

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Tarleton Texan defense showed up on Saturday in Tahlequah, Okla. as Tarleton claimed a 6-0 shutout over Northeastern State to remain undefeated.

The Texan defense showed a prowess Saturday as the Texan offense could not find the endzone. The Texan special teams also showed up in the game to help claim the win with a field goal by both Garrett Lindholm and Stephen Arnold.

Tarleton gave up just seven first downs and 148 yards on 52 plays, including 101 yards on the ground and just 47 yards through the air. The RiverHawks gained just seven first downs and one of those was on a penalty.

The Texan offense tallied 224 yards on the offense, including 153 yards through the air and only 71 yards on the ground.

The Texans scored first on a 47-yard field goal by Lindholm to cap an eight-play, 44-yard drive that took almost three minutes after the Tarleton defense forced the RiverHawks to a four-and-out in the game’s opening drive.

After the Tarleton defense held the RiverHawks to minus-five yards on their second drive, the Texans drove the field, but a missed 41-yard field goal by Lindholm kept the score as is.

However, the Texan defense again gave the purple and white offense the ball when Lonnie Hewitt intercepted the ball at the NSU 35-yardline and returned it eight yards to the NSU 27. The offense got to the seven, but stalled, and Arnold put the ball through the uprights from 32 yards out with 1:34 on the clock. Tarleton led 6-0.

On the ensuing kickoff, Lindholm recorded the tackle at the NSU 43. On the RiverHawks’ ninth play of the game with just under one minute left in the opening quarter, the home team moved into Texan territory for the first time in the contest. The RiverHawks drove the field to the Tarleton 13 on nine plays, but a botched snap on fourth down as the home team attempted a 30-yard field goal gave Tarleton the ball on its own 21.

Tarleton faced a third down and 18 in the second quarter when Scott Grantham found Jahmeel Hobson for 28 yards to keep the Texan drive alive. The Texans then had a third and four from their own 47 when the Tarleton quarterback rushed for 27 yards after hurdling the defensive man at the line of scrimmage to get to the NSU 20. The purple and white offense stalled once again in the redzone, and Arnold missed a 30-yard field goal attempt.

Tarleton’s Kyle Hopf punted the ball for the first time in the game with three minutes left in the first half after the Texans got to midfield, but penalties and quarterback sacks forced the kick.

The Texan defense then held strong and forced a punt to give the Texans the ball back with 1:15 on the clock, and Tarleton went into its two-minute offense at the Tarleton 35. However, on the third snap of the drive, Grantham threw an interception – his first of the season – to Troy Adams at the NSU 32-yardline.

The RiverHawks got one play off – a three-yard gain by quarterback Woody Wilson – and then let the clock expire to go into the locker room down 6-0 at the break.

Both teams went four-and-out on their first possessions of the second half and each got a first down on the second possession with the Texans punting and NSU’s Wilson throwing an interception. Tarleton’s Marcus Phillips got the INT and returned it one yard to the NSU 48. However, the Texans could not take advantage of the opportunity.

Neither team scored in the third quarter thanks to three punts by the Texans and two by the RiverHawks.

Tarleton had the ball at the start of the fourth quarter after moving the ball 20 yards on seven plays between the end of the third and the beginning of the final quarter, but the Texans were forced to punt again.

For the first time in the contest, the RiverHawk offense hit the 100-yard mark on offense when Wilson hit Ed Victorian for a sixyard gain on a bubble screen on the NSU drive that started with 9:47 left in the game. The Texan defense, however, forced another punt.

Both teams took turns punting the ball and Tarleton took the ball over with 4:13 on the clock on its own 15-yardline, but the Texans once again had to punt, this time with 2:42 on the clock.

With under two minutes remaining, McKinney gained 19 yards to the Tarleton 40-yardline and the Texans were called for a facemask that put the RiverHawks at the Texan 25. With fourth and five at the Tarleton 20 for the RiverHawks and just 56 seconds left, Wilson’s pass was broken up by Jamaal Steamer. The Texans got the ball on the turnover on downs.

Grantham lined up in the victory formation and snapped the ball three times to claim the victory and improve to 2-0 on the season.

Texan punter Kyle Hopf booted the ball eight times for 341 yards, an average of 42.6 yards per punt to help the Texans win the field position battle.

Jeremy Sifford and Matt Knicky led the team with eight total tackles while McNeal Uwajeh had seven.

NSU was led on defense by Terrance Gaston with 10 tackles as the NSU defense was also very effective Saturday.

Grantham finished the night 14-of-33 for 153 yards with one interception. Roderick Smith had 58 yards on 16 carries while Evan Robertson added 31 yards on eight touches. Hobson had six receptions for 86 yards to lead the Texans.

NSU was led in passing by Wilson. He was eight-of-14 for 47 yards with two interceptions. McKinney had 13 carries for 35 yards to lead the ground game for the RiverHawks while La’Ron Elmer gained 31 yards on nine touches. Victorian’s 25 yards on two receptions topped the home team’s numbers.

It was the first shutout by the Texans since Oct. 21, 2006 when Tarleton defeated Eastern New Mexico, 48-0. It was also the first time the Texan defense has limited an opponent to less than 200 yards since Sept. 29, 2007 when Southwestern Oklahoma gained 195 yards in a 43-19 Tarleton victory.

Rushing No Roderick Smith 16 Evan Robertson 8 TEAM 2 Scott Grantham 9 Totals...

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No. 22 Texans down Tigers in Driving Rain STEPHENVILLE – On a night when rain fell from kickoff to the final snap, the No. 22 Tarleton Texan offense and defense proved to be unstoppable as well, gaining 411 yards of offense while holding the Tigers of East Central to just 86 yards as the Texans defeated East Central 41-2 on Saturday in Stephenville.

The Texan offense led 34-0 at halftime thanks to a 49-yard touchdown run by Roderick Smith who tied a 22-year-old school record for career touchdowns with 33. The record is shared by Gaylon Bowser (1984-87). Neither of Tarleton’s two leading rushers, Smith or Evan Robertson, played in the second half after running for a combined 331 yards in the first two quarters.

The Tarleton defense allowed just 11 first downs to the Tigers, but five of those were on penalties. ECU had 17 yards in rushing on 36 attempts, an average of 0.5 yards per carry. The Tigers passed for 86 yards, 37 of which came on one play – ECU’s longest play of the game.

The visitor’s only score came on a high snap by Tarleton which led to a safety.

Tarleton (2-0) scored on its first four possessions and six of their eight first half possessions.

The Tigers verged into Tarleton territory only three times in the game, and the last time was just to the Texan 47-yardline.

Tarleton got on the board when Robertson crossed the line from 15 yards out with 11:50 remaining in the first quarter. The score capped a four-play, 73-yard drive that took 1:43 off the clock. Garrett Lindholm added the extra point to make it 7-0.

Lindholm then ended a five-play, 15-yard drive with a 38-yard field goal with 8:13 left in the first to make it 10-0 Tarleton.

Robertson again found the end zone, this time from 25 yards away, to close a 12-play, 48-yard drive that took just 30 seconds.

Lindholm’s kick put Tarleton ahead 17-0.

On the Tigers’ fourth possession, the Texans forced the visitors’ fourth punt of the game, and Tarleton took the ensuing drive 48 yards on 12 plays. Lindholm booted his second field goal of the contest – good from 46 yards – as Tarleton took a 20-0 lead with 10:02 left in the second quarter.

A Tiger fumble gave the ball back to the Texans with 9:48 remaining in the first half, but the Texans turned the ball over on downs after ECU stopped Tarleton at the Tigers’ one-yardline on a fourth and goal. However, on second and 10 from his own one, Tiger quarterback Josh Phillips tried to throw a quick out to the right side, and Tarleton’s Brandon Johnson was there to intercept the ball in the endzone and increase the Texan lead. Lindholm’s kick made it 27-0 Tarleton with 7:38 left in the half.

The Texans needed just one play to score again when Smith tied the school record on a 49-yard score. Lindholm added the extra point to put Tarleton ahead 34-0 with 5:41 remaining in the second period. With time running out in the first half, the Texans were driving once again, and Tarleton’s Devin Guinn dropped a pass from quarterback Scott Grantham in the end zone as the buzzer sounded to send the teams to the locker rooms.

The Texans racked-up 327 yards of total offense in the first half, including 316 on the ground while ECU had just 52 yards of offense, including five rushing yards.

Tarleton’s first punt came early in the third quarter before Robert Payne had a nine-yard touchdown run to cap a four-play, 53yard drive that took 1:44 off the third quarter clock on the Texan’s next possession. With 9:59 remaining in the quarter, Tarleton led 41-0 after Lindholm’s kick.

ECU missed its second field goal of the game – this one from 27 yards – when Blair Johnson blocked the attempt. Tarleton took over on its own 18-yard line, but a holding penalty put the Texans at the nine. Two plays later, a false start put Tarleton at its own seven before a high snap was recovered in the end zone by the Texans for an ECU safety.

Neither team scored in the fourth quarter and the Texans claimed their third straight victory over the Tigers.

Tarleton’s Smith had 16 carries for 204 yards and a score while Robertson tallied 115 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns as the squad had 347 yards total on the ground.

Grantham was two-for-three for 47 yards and was not sacked. Luker added 17 yards passing after connecting on one-of-two passes attempted.

The Texan defense – which recorded 14 tackles for a loss of minus-48 yards – was led by Antone Saulsberry with six total stops and one sack for minus-four yards. He and Marcus Phillips each led the team with two and a half tackles for loss. Phillips and Matt Knicky each had five tackles to tie for second on the team.

ECU was led by John Gaines with 21 carries for 33 total yards after gaining 56 and losing 23. Phillips was six-for-16 for 69 yards and one interception.

Former Tiger quarterback and the LSC North Division Preseason Offensive Player of the Year had three receptions for 61 yards.

The Tigers were led on defense by J.P. Oliver with nine tackles as the Tigers had just four tackles for loss.

Scoring Summary Team TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON ECU

Qtr 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd

Time 11:50 08:13 05:14 10:02 07:38 05:41 09:59 02:31

Scoring play Evan Robertson 15 yd run G. Lindholm 38 yd field goal Evan Robertson 25 yd run G. Lindholm 46 yd field goal B. Johnson 0 yd interception return Roderick Smith 49 yd run Robert Payne 9 yd run TEAM safety

Conversion G. Lindholm kick

G. Lindholm kick

G. Lindholm kick G. Lindholm kick G. Lindholm kick

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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Plays-Yards 4-73 5-15 2-38 12-48

1-49 4-53

TOP 1:43 2:20 0:30 6:15

0:12 1:44

ECU 11 36-17 69 6-16-1 52-86 0-0 1-2 7-60 0-0 1-2 5-1 8-62 30:12 1 of 12 0 of 1 0-2 0-0

ECU TARLETON 0 7 0 10 0 17 0 20 0 27 0 34 0 41 2 41

Tarleton 13 51-347 64 3-5-0 56-411 0-0 2-12 1-16 1-0 2-12 1-0 13-156 29:41 2 of 11 1 of 2 3-4 1-4

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Rushing No Gain Loss John Gaines 21 56 23 Gene Norris 1 6 0 Zack Patteson 1 1 0 TEAM 2 0 4 Joe Joe Euwins 1 0 5 Josh Phillips 5 3 8 Josh Maldanado 5 3 12 Totals...

36 69 52 Passing Josh Phillips Totals...

Receiving Marcus Johnson Zack Patteson Jonathon Joe Totals...

Net TD 33 0 6 0 1 0 -4 0 -5 0 -5 0 -9 0 17 0

Lg Avg 12 1.6 6 6.0 1 1.0 0 -2.0 0 -5.0 2 -1.0 3 -1.8 12 0.5

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 6-16-1 69 0 37 1 6-16-1 69 0 37 1 No. 3 2 1 6

Yds 61 4 4 69

Punting No. Yds Ryan Massengale 8 247 Totals...

8 247 Field goal attempts Ryan Massengale 2nd 02:37 Corey Dozier 3rd 04:46

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 37 3 4 37

Avg Long In20 30.9 43 0 30.9 43 0 39 yds 27 yds

Blkd Blkd

FUMBLES: TEAM 2-1; LaQuan Harper 1-0; John Gaines 1-0; A. Recinos 1-0.

Tarleton

Rushing No Roderick Smith 16 Evan Robertson 15 Robert Payne 8 B. Washington 5 Lester Hundley 1 Scott Grantham 1 Keith Demby 1 TEAM 4 Totals...

51 Passing Scott Grantham Kelan Luker Totals...

Gain Loss 214 10 117 2 22 0 12 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 370 23

Net TD 204 1 115 2 22 1 11 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 -10 0 347 4

Lg Avg 63 12.8 25 7.7 9 2.8 4 2.2 3 3.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 0 -2.5 63 6.8

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 2-3-0 47 0 36 0 1-2-0 17 0 17 0 3-5-0 64 0 36 0

Receiving Devin Guinn Devon Gray Totals...

No. 2 1 3

Yds TD Long 47 0 36 17 0 17 64 0 36

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 3 107 3 107

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 1st 08:13 G. Lindholm 2nd 10:02 FUMBLES: TEAM 1-0.

Avg Long In20 35.7 44 2 35.7 44 2 38 yds 46 yds

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2010 Tarleton Football

Game-By-Game Review

Game 4 | Sept. 19, 2009 Wantland Stadium | 4,108 | Edmond, Okla.

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No. 19 Texans use second half to pass Bronchos

Scoring play Guinn 5 yd pass from Grantham Gallimore 30 yd pass from Noohi Jason Palmer 1 yd run Hobson 49 yd pass from Grantham Guinn 28 yd pass from Grantham Ross Weaver 30 yd field goal Scott Grantham 1 yd run Evan Robertson 14 yd run

Conversion G. Lindholm kick Ross Weaver kick Ross Weaver kick G. Lindholm kick G. Lindholm kick

G. Lindholm kick G. Lindholm kick

TOP TARLETON UCO 3:32 7 0 2:49 7 7 2:10 7 14 1:23 14 14 1:53 21 14 4:35 21 17 6:42 28 17 0:52 35 17

Tarleton 20 35-124 310 18-32-2 67-434 0-0 1-8 4-115 1-14 4-30.0 1-0 9-84 28:59 8 of 14 0 of 2 3-5 2-19

UCU 18 31-87 200 25-40-1 71-287 0-0 0-0 2-37 2-29 7-30.1 2-0 4-29 31:01 6 of 17 0 of 1 2-3 1-6

No. 8 7 1 1 1 18

Yds 116 114 49 24 7 310

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 4 120 4 120

TD 2 1 0 0 0 3

Long 42 49 49 24 7 49

Avg Long In20 30.0 47 0 30.0 47 0

Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: Scott Grantham 1-0.

Central Oklahoma Rushing No Jason Palmer 22 Ben Birmingham 5 Brandon Noohi 4 Totals...

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Gain Loss 96 2 11 1 5 22 112 25

Net TD 94 1 10 0 -17 0 87 1

Lg Avg 23 4.3 5 2.0 5 -4.2 23 2.8

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Brandon Noohi 25-40-1 200 1 30 2 Totals...

25-40-1 200 1 30 2 Receiving Matt Jackson Lee VonTungeln Jason Palmer Ryan Gallimore Daniel Morrell Ben Birmingham Brian Booker Totals...

No. 9 5 4 3 2 1 1 25

Punting No. Nick Chalifoux 7 Totals...

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Field goal attempts Ross Weaver 3rd Ross Weaver 4th

Yds TD Long 50 0 11 74 0 17 10 0 6 40 1 30 10 0 6 12 0 12 4 0 4 200 1 30 Yds 219 219 05:15 12:41

Avg Long In20 31.3 47 2 31.3 47 2 21 yds 30 yds

Blkd Good

FUMBLES: Lee VonTungeln 1-0; Brandon Noohi 1-0.

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University

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

Plays-Yards 8-76 7-60 6-28 5-80 5-48 12-64 14-76 2-23

Receiving Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson Evan Robertson Keith Demby Bradley Peschke Totals...

Conference

Time 14:57 11:58 00:51 13:33 10:07 12:41 05:52 04:23

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 18-32-2 310 3 49 1 Totals...

18-32-2 310 3 49 1

History

Qtr 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

Lg Avg 17 3.9 17 4.6 14 2.5 1 1.0 0 -1.0 17 3.5

2009 Review

Team TARLETON UCO UCO TARLETON TARLETON UCO TARLETON TARLETON

Net TD 86 1 23 1 15 0 1 0 -1 0 124 2

Opponents

Scoring Summary

Gain Loss 89 3 29 6 17 2 1 0 0 1 136 12

Texan Football

EDMOND, Okla. – After spending the last two weeks mostly running the ball against the Lone Star Conference North Division, the Texan offense opened the playbook, and the passing game, as the No. 19 Tarleton Texan football team defeated Central Oklahoma, 35-17.

Tarleton improved to 4-0 on the season as the Texan offense gained 310 yards through the air, a season-high. The Texans tallied 434 yards of total offense, though they only had 124 yards on the ground after averaging 221.0 yards rushing per game going into the UCO (1-3) contest.

The Texan defense was the top-ranked squad in the LSC heading into Saturday allowing just 117.0 yards per game through the air before the Bronchos racked-up 200 yards passing in the loss. The Bronchos had just 287 yards of total offense, including 87 yards on the ground. Saturday’s game was the third straight contest that the Texan rushing defense held the opponent to less than 100 yards rushing.

After trailing 14-7 at halftime, the Texans outscored the Bronchos 28-3 in the second half and gained 72 percent of their yards in the last two quarters (311 yards).

The Texans scored first with 14:57 on the clock in the second quarter as the Grantham hit Devin Guinn for a five-yard score.

Garrett Lindholm’s kick put the Texans up 7-0 after an eight-play, 76-yard drive.

The Bronchos then tied the score on the ensuing possession after taking the ball 60 yards on seven plays. Brandon Noohi found Ryan Gallimore for a 30-yard score before Ross Weaver hit the point after attempt to make it 7-7.

On the following kickoff, Tarleton’s Evan Robertson returned the UCO kickoff 79 yards to the Broncho 14-yard line. The sophomore fielded the kick at the Tarleton six-yard line. However, the Texans faced a fourth and one at the UCO five, but Robertson was stopped on the fourth down play two yards behind the line of scrimmage.

Grantham threw back-to-back interceptions on the first two Tarleton drives inside the 10-minute mark in the second half. The first time, the Texan defense forced a punt, but the second time, the Bronchos’ offense took advantage of the turnover. The interception was returned to Tarleton 28, and six plays and a pass interference call later, the Bronchos’ Jason Palmer punched the ball in from the one to give the home team the lead. Weaver added the extra point to make it 14-7 UCO with 51 seconds left in the half.

The score was the first for an opponent against the Texan defense in nine quarters, and it was the first time Tarleton has trailed this season.

The Texan offense that rushed for over 300 yards last week tallied just 15 yards on 17 rushes in the first half at UCO while the Bronchos’ offense rushed for just 29 yards on 15 carries.

Tarleton won the coin toss at the beginning of the game and deferred to the second half. The Texans took the first drive of the second half and tied the game. Grantham hit Jahmeel Hobson on a 49-yard touchdown pass with 13:33 on the clock. The drive was 80 yards long, and Lindholm’s kick made it 14-14.

The Texan defense forced a four-and-out and Tarleton took the ball 48 yards to take the lead. Grantham found Guinn for a 28yard touchdown. Lindholm’s kick put the Texans ahead 21-14 with 10:07 left in the third quarter. The drive took six plays.

With the touchdown, Guinn tied Will Moody (2000-03) with 20 career receiving touchdowns for second in the school record books.

The Texans recorded their third straight blocked field goal – with two last week against East Central – to stop the UCO drive at the Tarleton five. Jamaal Steamer got the block for Tarleton to give the Texans the ball. Grantham found Hobson for a 37-yard touchdown on the following drive, but a holding penalty put the ball back to the UCO 47, and the drive stalled for Tarleton as UCO forced a punt.

The Bronchos scored with 12:41 left in the contest when Weaver hit a 30-yard field goal to cap a 12-play, 64-yard drive to make it 21-17 Tarleton.

Tarleton then took the ball 76 yards on the next drive and took 5:52 to score a touchdown on a one-yard run on a bootleg by Grantham. Lindholm connects on the extra point attempt to put the Texans ahead 28-17 with 5:52 on the clock.

The Bronchos tried for a fourth and 10 at the UCO 31-yard line, and Jamaal Steamer had a sack on Noohi to give the Texans the ball back with just over five minutes left in the contest. The Texan offense took the ball 23 yards on two plays and added to its lead thanks to a 14-yard touchdown run from Robertson. Lindholm’s kick made it 35-17.

UCO then had the ball and Noohi threw an interception on third down to Tarleton’s Marcus Phillips. The Texans took over on the UCO 19-yard line after the interception return. Robert Payne took the ball on the first snap to the five, but the next three snaps were running plays that actually ended up gaining nothing. On fourth and goal from the five, the Texans took a snap in the victory formation instead of kicking the field goal to stretch the lead.

UCO took over with just 56 ticks on the clock, and UCO, who ran the ball twice, seemed content to let the clock run out.

Robertson led the Texans with 22 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown while Guinn had eight receptions for 116 yards and two scores. Hobson had seven catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.

Phillips led the team with eight tackles, including four solo and four assisted stops. He also had one interception and a return of 14 yards with one pass breakup. The Texans had eight tackles for a loss of minus-28 yards, including two sacks for minus-19 yards.

Rushing No Evan Robertson 22 Scott Grantham 5 Robert Payne 6 Kenneth Travis 1 TEAM 1 Totals...

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2010 Texan Football Game 5 | September 26, 2009 Memorial Stadium | 6,248 | Stephenville

Individual Statistics Southwestern Oklahoma

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No. 14 Texans set records in 66-3 win STEPHENVILLE – The No. 14 Tarleton Texans set a new school record for margin of victory Saturday with a 66-3 win over Southwestern Oklahoma in Stephenville.

Tarleton (5-0) scored in all three phases of the game with the offense recording five touchdowns, the defense added two touchdowns and the special team scored on a field goal, a touchdown and nine point after attempts.

Senior running back Roderick Smith put the Texans ahead with 6:48 left in the first quarter to set a new Tarleton record for career touchdowns with 34. His five yard score was the first of 21 straight points scored by the Texans.

The Texans tallied 453 yards of offense on 61 plays, including 235 yards on the ground and 218 yards through the air. The Bulldogs had just 59 yards rushing and 125 yards passing for a total of 184 yards of total offense on 73 plays. It was the third straight game Tarleton has held opponents to less than 100 yards rushing.

After Smith scored the record breaking touchdown, Jahmeel Hobson hauled in a 25-yard pass to the back corner of the endzone by Tarleton quarterback Scott Grantham for a touchdown with 2:44 left in the first quarter. Garrett LIndholm’s kick made it 14-0 Texans.

On the second play from the line of scrimmage following the previous touchdown, SWOSU quarterback Steve Day was intercepted by Brandon Johnson at the Tarleton 46. Two plays later, Evan Robertson ran the ball in from 45 yards out to put the Texans up by three touchdowns. Lindholm’s kick made it 21-0 with 1:51 remaining in the opening quarter.

SWOSU (0-5) scored on a 22-yard field goal from Chad McIntosh in the second quarter to record its only points of the game.

Lindholm, who scored 10 points for the purple and white special teams, gave the Texans a 24-3 lead with 4:42 left in the first half on a 32-yard field goal.

On the next Bulldog series, Vance Ibewuike intercepted a pass and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown with4:31 left in the second quarter. Lindholm’s kick put the Texans ahead31-3.

Tarleton got the ball back and Robertson added his second score of the game on a 13-yard pass from Grantham to close a seven-play, 69-yard drive. With 24 ticks remaining in the first half, Lindholm’s kick gave Tarleton a 38-3 lead at the break.

The Texans got the ball to start the second half and drove 63 yards in two minutes and eight seconds on six plays. Robertson punched the ball in from two yards and Lindholm’s extra point made it 45-3.

With the Bulldogs on Tarleton’s 10-yard line, Texan Jacob Rowe forced a fumble and linebacker Bradley Bullitt picked up the ball and rumbled to the endzone through the Bulldog offense for a score. After the extra point, Tarleton led 52-3 with 2:43 remaining in the third quarter.

Tarleton’s defense then forced the Bulldogs to punt for the seventh time and the Texans marched 54 yards on three plays.

Tarleton’s Brandon Washington ran the ball in from four yards out with 42 seconds left in the third quarter. The kick, this one from Stephen Arnold, put Tarleton ahead 59-0.

With 1:49 left in the fourth quarter, a punt by Kyle Hopf was mishandled by SWOSU’s J.R. Hammond and Tarleton’s Matt Knicky recovered the fumble in the endzone for the last score of the contest. Arnold’s kick gave the Texans the 66-3 win.

Tarleton ended the game with scoring the final 45 points and giving the purple and white its largest margin of victory in school history – a mark previously held when the Texans outscored Southwestern Assemblies of God by 62 on Aug. 29, 2002 (won 62-0).

Robertson led the Texans with 104 yards on six carries and two touchdowns while Smith, who did not play the whole game, ran the ball 12 times for 81 yards and a score.

Grantham was 10-of-16 for 144 yards and two touchdowns while Devin Guinn led the team with five receptions for 66 yards.

Hobson was second in receiving with two catches for 46 yards and a touchdown.

The Texan defense, which once again kept the opponent out of the endzone for the third time in the last four games, was led by Knicky with seven tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Tarleton recorded three sacks for minus-20 yards and 12 tackles for a loss of minus-37 yards. Tarleton also had three interceptions and returned them for 39 yards.

Daniel Barwick had 15 carries for 28 yards while Dashon Carter had nine touches for 22 yards.

Steve Day was 14-of-32 for 117 yards and three interceptions. Joe Sawyer led the team with six receptions for 65 yards and had the Bulldogs’ longest play of the evening with a 45-yard catch.

SWOSU was led on defense by Fred Leak with nine tackles.

Scoring Summary Team TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON SWOSU TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON

Qtr 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th

Time 06:48 02:44 01:51 13:13 04:42 04:31 00:24 12:43 02:43 00:42 01:49

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP SWOSU TARLETON Roderick Smith 5 yd run G. Lindholm kick 5-60 2:37 0 7 Hobson 25 yd pass from Grantham G. Lindholm kick 3-43 1:09 0 14 Evan Robertson 45 yd run G. Lindholm kick 2-54 0:31 0 21 Chad McIntosh 22 yd field goal

9-62 3:33 3 21 G. Lindholm 32 yd field goal

7-30 3:55 3 24 V. Ibewuike 32 yd interception return G. Lindholm kick

3 31 Robertson 13 yd pass from Grantham G. Lindholm kick 7-69 1:02 3 38 Evan Robertson 2 yd run G. Lindholm kick 6-63 2:08 3 45 Bradley Bullitt 10 yd fumble recovery G. Lindholm kick

3 52 B. Washington 4 yd run Stephen Arnold kick 3-54 1:20 3 59 Matt Knicky 0 yd fumble recovery Stephen Arnold kick

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TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards-TD Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards-TD Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Game-By-Game Review

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SWOSU 11 37-59 125 15-36-3 73-184 0-0 2- -6 9-171 0-0 8-38.0 3-2 5-47 29:59 4 of 18 0 of 3 1-1 0-0

Tarleton 19 38-235 218 13-23-0 61-453 1-10-2 5-35 2-53 3-39-1 6-42.0 0-0 10-90 28:35 2 of 10 0 of 1 5-6 3-20

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Rushing No Daniel Barwick 15 Dashon Carter 9 Steve Day 11 J.R. Hammond 2 Totals...

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Gain Loss 38 10 26 4 31 21 1 2 96 37

Net TD 28 0 22 0 10 0 -1 0 59 0

Lg Avg 12 1.9 10 2.4 9 0.9 1 -0.5 12 1.6

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Steve Day 14-32-3 117 0 45 3 Houston Johnson 1-4-0 8 0 8 0 Totals...

15-36-3 125 0 45 3 Receiving Joe Sawyer Daniel Barwick J.R. Hammond Bruce Hatton Totals...

No. 6 4 3 2 15

Yds 65 22 27 11 125

Punting Chad McIntosh Totals...

No. Yds 8 304 8 304

Field goal attempts Chad McIntosh 2nd 13:13

TD 0 0 0 0 0

Long 45 11 12 8 45

Avg Long In20 38.0 49 2 38.0 49 2 22 yds

Good

FUMBLES: Daniel Barwick 2-1; J.R. Hammond 1-1.

Tarleton

Rushing No Evan Robertson 6 Roderick Smith 12 Robert Payne 7 B. Washington 4 Keith Demby 1 Scott Grantham 1 Jamal Mays 1 Kenneth Travis 3 TEAM 3 Totals...

38 Passing Scott Grantham Kelan Luker Totals...

Gain Loss 104 0 83 2 21 7 14 0 13 0 8 0 7 0 4 0 0 10 254 19

Net TD 104 2 81 1 14 0 14 1 13 0 8 0 7 0 4 0 -10 0 235 4

Lg Avg 47 17.3 18 6.8 8 2.0 7 3.5 13 13.0 8 8.0 7 7.0 3 1.3 0 -3.3 47 6.2

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 10-16-0 144 2 25 0 3-7-0 74 0 49 0 13-23-0 218 2 49 0

Receiving Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson Evan Robertson A. Buckingham Kenneth Travis Shaun Ragon Totals...

No. 5 2 2 2 1 1 13

Yds TD Long 66 0 16 46 1 25 26 1 13 25 0 14 49 0 49 6 0 6 218 2 49

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 6 252 6 252

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 2nd 04:42 FUMBLES: None.

Avg Long In20 42.0 58 3 42.0 58 3

32 yds

Good

2010 Tarleton Football

Game-By-Game Review

Game 6 | Oct. 3, 2009 Javelina Stadium | 13,211 | Kingsville

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Turnovers, Javelinas Hand Texans First Loss

Conversion Plays-Yards Christian Brom kick 6-70 Christian Brom kick 8-68

9-54 G. Lindholm kick 8-56 Christian Brom kick blockd 1-7 G. Lindholm kick 6-46

13-60 Christian Brom kick 3-51 Christian Brom kick 1-37

Tarleton 20 34-112 256 20-37-3 71-368 0-0 0-0 6-109 1-33 2-33.5 3-3 17-118 39:43 7 of 13 0 of 0 4-4 0-0

TAMUK 24 38-228 151 12-26-1 64-379 1-4 1-4 4-90 3-25 5-34.0 0-0 9-83 30:17 4 of 13 0 of 1 3-4 3-24

No. 9 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 20

Yds 119 43 45 29 7 6 5 2 256

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 2 67 2 67

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 2nd 13:29 G. Lindholm 2nd 02:40 G. Lindholm 4th 09:16

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 28 21 26 16 7 6 5 2 28

Avg Long In20 33.5 36 0 33.5 36 0 47 yds 25 yds 40 yds

Missed Good Good

FUMBLES: Devin Guinn 1-1; Scott Grantham 1-1; Shaun Ragon 1-1.

Texas A&M-Kingsville Rushing Fred Winborn Ryan Lincoln Billy Garza Connell Davis E.J. LeBlanc Joe Williams TEAM Totals...

No 17 2 5 10 1 1 2 38

Passing Billy Garza Totals...

Receiving Ryan Lincoln E.J. LeBlanc Sherman Batiste Fred Winborn Connell Davis Totals...

Gain Loss 140 2 25 0 25 3 23 3 19 0 8 0 0 4 240 12

Net TD 138 2 25 1 22 0 20 0 19 0 8 0 -4 0 228 3

Lg Avg 42 8.1 4 12.5 8 4.4 8 2.0 19 19.0 8 8.0 0 -2.0 42 6.0

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 12-26-1 151 2 29 0 12-26-1 151 2 29 0 No. 5 3 2 1 1 12

Punting No. Cody Smith 5 Totals...

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Field goal attempts Christian Brom 3rd

Yds TD Long 65 0 29 27 1 15 32 1 27 14 0 14 13 0 13 151 2 29 Yds 170 170 07:32

Avg Long In20 34.0 38 4 34.0 38 4 38 yds

Missed

FUMBLES: None.

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TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

TOP TARLETON TAMUK 2:22 0 7 4:08 0 14 3:05 3 14 2:23 10 14 0:11 10 20 2:56 17 20 5:44 20 20 1:16 20 27 0:08 20 34

Receiving Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson Shaun Ragon Devon Gray Marcus Phillips Bradley Peschke Keith Demby Evan Robertson Totals...

Conference

Scoring play Ryan Lincoln 21 yd run Batiste 5 yd pass from Billy Garza G. Lindholm 25 yd field goal Guinn 18 yd pass from Grantham Fred Winborn 6 yd run Scott Grantham 1 yd run G. Lindholm 40 yd field goal LeBlanc 7 yd pass from Billy Garza Fred Winborn 42 yd run

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 20-37-3 256 1 28 3 Totals...

20-37-3 256 1 28 3

History

Time 11:07 05:48 02:40 11:30 07:11 04:07 09:16 04:11 02:32

Lg Avg 20 6.4 21 1.3 5 0.6 0 0.0 21 3.3

2009 Review

Qtr 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

Net TD 96 0 9 1 7 0 0 0 112 1

Opponents

Scoring Summary Team TAMUK TAMUK TARLETON TARLETON TAMUK TARLETON TARLETON TAMUK TAMUK

Gain Loss 101 5 37 28 16 9 0 0 154 42

Texan Football

KINGSVILLE – When fans look at the score from Saturday’s football game between the No. 11 Tarleton Texans and the No. 9 Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas, they won’t see how close the game truly was – but they will see that six turnovers by the purple and white crippled an upset as the Javelinas capitalized on the miscues for a 3420 victory in Kingsville.

The Javelinas, who improved to 6-0 on the season, took the last three Texan turnovers in for the score, but perhaps none was as important as the fumble on the Javelina 49-yardline with the score tied at 20. TAMUK would take the 14-point lead on its next offensive series, and that was too big of a hole for the Texans to escape as Tarleton fell to 5-1 on the season.

“We didn’t take care of the ball and gave them too many opportunities,” said Tarleton head coach Sam McElroy. “When you come down here, you have to be ready to play, but too many turnovers cost us the ballgame.”

The Javelinas scored the first touchdown on a 21-yard run by Ryan Lincoln that capped a six-play, 70-yard drive. Christian Brom added the extra point to give the home team a 7-0 lead with 11:07 left in the second quarter.

Sherman Batiste then caught a five-yard pass from quarterback Billy Garza with 5:48 on the clock to close an eight-play, 68-yard drive. Brom’s kick put the Javelinas up 14-0.

The final score of the opening half came when Garrett Lindholm made a 25-yard field goal with 2:40 on the clock to cap a nine-play, 54-yard drive to make it 14-3 at the half.

Tarleton took the ball on their first drive of the second half and scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Scott Grantham to Devin Guinn with 11:30 left in the third period. Lindholm’s kick pulled the Texans within four after the eight-play, 56-yard drive.

On the next Tarleton possession after the defense had forced a punt, Grantham threw an interception and TAMUK used just a six-yard run by Fred Winborn to make it 20-10 Javelinas. The extra point was blocked by Dre Jones.

The Texans then took the ball down the field on six plays and scored when Grantham punched it in from one yard away on a quarterback keeper. Lindholm’s kick made it 20-17.

The Texans then tied the game at 20 with a 40-yard field goal by Lindholm. The kick ended a 13-play, 60-yard drive for Tarleton with 9:16 left in the contest.

The Texan defense then forced a turnover on downs, but Grantham was blindsided on the ensuing drive, sacked and fumbled. Three plays later, E.J. LeBlanc caught a seven-yard pass from Garza to make it 27-20.

The Texans then got the ball on the Tarleton 22. Three plays later the ball went off the hands of the Texan receiver and landed in the Javelinas’ Jeff Edwards hands. On the first play from the line of scrimmage, Winborn rushed 42 yards for the score. After Brom kicked the extra point, the Javelinas led 34-20.

After two penalties on the Javelinas following the touchdown, the Texans got the ball on their own-46 yard line.

Tarleton was driving when Grantham found Shaun Ragon for a 26-yard pass. As the Texan was reaching for the endzone, TAMUK’s Eric John forced a fumble and Mardrick Johnson fell on the ball at the one. The Javelinas then ran out the clock and claimed the victory.

The Texans gained 368 yards on Saturday, including 112 yards on the ground and 256 yards passing. TAMUK had 228 yards rushing and 151 yards through the air for a total of 379.

Evan Robertson had 15 carries for 96 yards while Grantham was 20-of-37 for 256 yards and. He threw one touchdown and three interceptions – though two could be labeled as off the receiver’s hands.

Guinn had nine receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown to lead the receiving corps.

Tarleton’s defense was led by Matt Knicky with nine total tackles and an interception. The Texans recorded no sacks and had four tackles for loss for a total of four for minus-eight yards.

Garza was 12-for-26 for 151 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.

Winborn rushed 17 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns while Ryan Lincoln had five catches for 64 yards.

Rushing No Evan Robertson 15 Scott Grantham 7 Roderick Smith 11 Kenneth Travis 1 Totals...

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2010 Texan Football Game 7 | October 10, 2009 Memorial Stadium | 4,682 | Stephenville

Individual Statistics Midwestern State

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No. 15 Texans, Lindholm use FG to down MSU STEPHENVILLE – Garrett Lindholm nailed a school-record 55-yard field goal as time expired to lift the No. 15 Tarleton Texans to a 31-28 come-from-behind victory over No. 20 Midwestern State on Saturday in Stephenville.

Lindholm kicked a 36-yard field goal with 12 seconds left in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 28. On the ensuing kickoff, Midwestern State’s Brandon Williams fumbled the return at the MSU 36-yard line. Matt Knicky caused the fumble and Nate Stringfellow recovered the ball to put the Texans in the position to win with the field goal.

Tarleton (6-1) had faced two fourth and longs in the final scoring drive, but Scott Grantham hit Arthur Buckingham on both to keep the drive alive.

Lindholm broke the field goal record of 54 yards held by Vince Oldag from a game on Oct. 29, 1983 against Eastern New Mexico.

Midwestern State (5-2) scored the first 13 points of the contest. Andy Tanner caught a two-yard pass from Zack Eskridge to close a seven-play, 69-yard drive. Jose Martinez’s point after attempt hit the right upright, and the visitors took a 6-0 lead.

Sheldon Galloway was on the receiving end of a 16-yard touchdown pass from the Mustangs’ quarterback with 3:45 left in the first quarter. Martinez hit the PAT this time as MSU took a 13-0 lead.

Lindholm put Tarleton on the board with a 44-yard field goal with 9:29 remaining in the first half to cap a 12-play, 61-yard drive.

Tarleton trailed 13-3.

On their next possession, the Mustangs drove 57 yards down the field on five plays to score when Eskridge found Galloway for a 27-yard strike. Eskridge then hit Tanner for the two-point conversion and MSU took a 21-3 lead with 6:40 left on the clock..

Tarleton got the ball with 60 seconds left in the second quarter after forcing a punt, and the Texans executed the two-minute offense accordingly. After covering 84 yards on seven plays, Shaun Ragon caught a 16-yard pass from Grantham with 22 ticks left in the period. Lindholm’s extra point made it 21-10 at the half.

The Texans scored the only points of the third quarter to pull within four when Roderick Smith ran the ball in from 13 yards out.

Lindholm’s kick made it 21-17 with 11:24 on the clock.

The Mustangs then scored on a 21-yard pass from Eskridge to Tanner to make it 28-17 with 10:54 remaining in the game after the PAT to close a nine-play, 84-yard drive.

Grantham punched the ball into the endzone on a one-yard keeper with 10:54 remaining in the contest after a 91-yard drive that pulled the home team within three after the quarterback converted the two-point conversion on another keeper, 28-25. The drive took 10 plays over 91 yards in just under four minutes.

With the Mustangs driving, Eskridge was intercepted in the endzone by Tarleton’s Brandon Johnson, and the Texan returned the ball to the Tarleton three. The offense then took the ball over with 3:13 remaining in the contest and trailing by three points. Facing a fourth and six from his own seven, Grantham hit Buckingham for a 42-yard gain that put Tarleton at its own 49-yard line. Tarleton then faced a fourth and five from the MSU 46 when Buckingham caught a 27-yard pass from Grantham to keep the drive alive. After a rush for no gain and two incomplete passes, Lindholm nailed the 36-yard field goal to tie the game with 12 seconds left.

On the following kickoff is when Knicky forced the fumble from Williams. Grantham missed on a quick out to Devin Guinn, and with three seconds left, Lindholm nailed the game-winning, record-setting kick.

The Texans gained 509 yards of total offense on Saturday, including 353 yards passing and 156 yards rushing.

Grantham was 27-of-47 for 353 yards and one touchdown while Buckingham led the receiving corps with five catches for 104 yards.

Guinn also had five catches (62 yards) as did Jahmeel Hobson (61 yards).

The 353 yards for Grantham was his best output since October 27, 2007 when he recorded 384 yards against Abilene Christian.

Smith led the Texans on the ground with 11 carries for 91 yards and a score while Evan Robertson had 16 carries for 56 yards.

The Texan defense was led by Knicky and Marcus Phillips with 11 tackles each. Both had five solo and six assisted stops.

Knicky had the forced fumble and one tackle for a loss of minus-one yard while Phillips had one and a half tackles for a loss of minus-five yards.

The Mustangs tallied 391 yards of total offense, including 245 yards passing and 146 yards rushing.

Eskridge, the most accurate passer in Division II coming into Saturday’s game, was 21-of-28 for 245 yards with four touchdowns and an interception.

BeeJay Mathis led MSU with 14 carries for 79 yards while Tanner had eight catches for 77 yards with two touchdowns to lead the receivers.

Texans’ head coach Sam McElroy is 5-0 against the Mustangs, and Tarleton has claimed seven straight wins over MSU.

Scoring Summary Team MSU MSU TARLETON MSU TARLETON TARLETON MSU TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON

Qtr 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th

Time 08:36 03:45 09:29 06:40 00:22 11:24 14:55 10:54 00:12 00:00

Scoring play Tanner 2 yd pass from Eskridge SGalloway 16 yd pass from Eskridge G. Lindholm 44 yd field goal Galloway 27 yd pass from Eskridge Ragon 16 yd pass from Grantham Roderick Smith 13 yd run Tanner 21 yd pass from Eskridge Scott Grantham 1 yd run G. Lindholm 36 yd field goal G. Lindholm 55 yd field goal

Conversion Plays-Yards Jose Martinez kick failed 7-69 Jose Martinez kick 7-52

12-61 Andy Tanner pass 5-57 G. Lindholm kick 7-84 G. Lindholm kick 5-66 Jose Martinez kick 9-84 Scott Grantham rush 10-91

12-78

2-0

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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TOP 3:33 3:10 5:13 2:41 0:38 1:59 4:05 3:58 3:06 0:07

MSU 19 30-146 245 21-28-1 58-391 0-0 2-26 6-126 0-0 5-166 2-1 5-59 30:22 5 of 10 0 of 0 2-3 1-3

MSU TARLETON 6 0 13 0 13 3 21 3 21 10 21 17 28 17 28 25 28 28 28 31

Tarleton 26 31-156 353 27-47-0 78-509 0-0 0-0 4-50 1-3 5-158 1-0 4-35 29:38 5 of 15 2 of 3 4-4 1-3

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Rushing BeeJay Mathis Marcus Mathis Zack Eskridge Neal Carr Totals...

No 14 4 5 7 30

Passing Eskridge Totals...

Gain Loss 84 5 34 0 24 7 24 8 166 20

Net TD 79 0 34 0 17 0 16 0 146 0

Lg Avg 19 5.6 17 8.5 9 3.4 7 2.3 19 4.9

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 21-28-1 245 4 47 1 21-28-1 245 4 47 1

Receiving Andy Tanner S. Galloway David Little Ethan Rosales Marcus Mathis Totals...

No. 8 6 5 1 1 21

Yds 77 58 105 6 -1 245

Punting Jose Martinez Totals...

No. Yds 5 166 5 166

TD 2 2 0 0 0 4

Long 32 27 47 6 0 47

Avg Long In20 33.2 41 2 33.2 41 2

Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: B. Williams 1-1; Zack Eskridge 1-0.

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Rushing No Roderick Smith 11 Evan Robertson 16 Scott Grantham 4 Totals...

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Gain Loss 98 7 61 5 12 3 171 15

Net TD 91 1 56 0 9 1 156 2

Lg Avg 40 8.3 19 3.5 7 2.2 40 5.0

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 27-47-0 353 1 42 1 Totals...

27-47-0 353 1 42 1 Receiving A. Buckingham Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson Shaun Ragon Devon Gray Bradley Peschke Roderick Smith Evan Robertson Totals...

No. 5 5 5 3 3 2 2 2 27

Yds TD Long 104 0 42 62 0 20 61 0 29 62 1 30 31 0 12 16 0 11 10 0 6 7 0 8 353 1 42

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 5 158 5 158

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 2nd 09:29 G. Lindholm 4th 00:12 G. Lindholm 4th 00:00 FUMBLES: B. Washington 1-0.

Avg Long In20 31.6 43 2 31.6 43 2

44 yds 36 yds 55 yds

Good Good Good

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No. 13 Texans claim 30-20 Win at ENMU

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards Preston 24 yd pass from Wood Taylor Cannon kick 7-57 Mills 21 yd pass from Wood Taylor Cannon kick failed 9-70 Hobson 61 yd pass from Grantham G. Lindholm kick failed 1-61 Evan Robertson 1 yd run G. Lindholm kick 5-45 G. Lindholm 20 yd field goal

5-34 Scott Grantham 5 yd run G. Lindholm kick 6-50 Kyser 40 yd pass from Wood Taylor Cannon kick 5-66 Robertson 12 yd pass from Grantham G. Lindholm kick 8-71

Tarleton 22 39-150 352 25-52-2 91-502 0-0 6-84 6-397 4-39 8-33.9 3-3 15-176 37:15 5 of 19 1 of 2 4-5 3-22

ENMU 23 22-47 320 41-75-4 97-367 0-0 1-3 3-167 2-5 10-38.0 3-2 5-44 22:45 3 of 18 1 of 4 0-1 0-0

No. 10 8 2 2 1 1 1 25

Yds 170 93 22 12 51 5 -1 352

Punting Kyle Hopf TEAM Totals...

No. Yds 7 271 1 0 8 271

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 3rd 02:06 G. Lindholm 4th 11:35

TD 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2

Long 61 20 14 12 51 5 0 61

Avg Long In20 38.7 45 1 0.0 0 0 33.9 45 1 20 yds 48 yds

Good Missed

FUMBLES: Jahmeel Hobson 1-1; Evan Robertson 1-1; Roderick Smith 1-1.

Eastern New Mexico Rushing No Stefan Mills 8 T. Griffin 5 Wesley Wood 7 Charles Johnson 1 TEAM 1 Totals...

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Gain Loss 27 3 20 2 37 27 2 0 0 7 86 39

Net TD 24 0 18 0 10 0 2 0 -7 0 47 0

Lg Avg 7 3.0 8 3.6 17 1.4 2 2.0 0 -7.0 17 2.1

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Wesley Wood 41-74-4 320 3 40 3 Dominic Preston 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 Totals...

41-75-4 320 3 40 3 Receiving No. Arvin Jackson 13 Dominic Preston 9 Matt Handler 6 Stefan Mills 6 Chase Kyser 4 T. Griffin 2 Brandon Marbley 1 Totals...

41

Yds TD Long 81 0 12 81 1 24 41 0 14 41 1 21 60 1 40 6 0 6 10 0 8 320 3 40

Punting No. Matt Kalisch 5 Taylor Cannon 5 Totals...

10

Field goal attempts None.

Yds 175 205 380

Avg Long In20 35.0 49 1 41.0 51 0 38.0 51 1

FUMBLES: Wesley Wood 1-1; Matt Handler 1-1; Brandon Marbley 1-0.

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

TOP TARLETON ENMU 1:22 0 7 2:28 0 13 0:09 6 13 2:20 13 13 1:52 16 13 2:19 23 13 0:48 23 20 4:13 30 20

Receiving Jahmeel Hobson Devin Guinn A. Buckingham Evan Robertson Jamal Mays Devon Gray Roderick Smith Totals...

Conference

Time 14:28 10:12 10:42 04:52 02:06 14:17 06:27 02:07

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 25-52-2 352 2 61 0 Totals...

25-52-2 352 2 61 0

History

Qtr 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

Lg Avg 28 3.9 15 4.3 14 7.0 0 -2.0 28 3.8

2009 Review

Team ENMU ENMU TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON ENMU TARLETON

Net TD 81 1 47 0 28 1 -6 0 150 2

Opponents

Scoring Summary

Gain Loss 82 1 50 3 28 0 0 6 160 10

Texan Football

BLACKWATER DRAW, N.M. – The No. 13 Tarleton Texan football team racked up 356 yards in the second half on Saturday and scored 30 of the game’s final 37 points to claim a 30-20 road win at Eastern New Mexico in Blackwater Draw, N.M. Saturday.

The Texan defense, which helped its team improve to 7-1 overall and 2-1 in the Lone Star Conference South Division, held the Greyhounds to just 144 second half yards as ENMU fell to 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the South.

Tarleton trailed 13-0 at the half, but a strong second half gave the Texans the victory where they have only won on two previous occasions.

The Texans’ Jahmeel Hobson turned in a 170-yard receiving performance on 10 catches with one touchdown.

The total was the seventh-best receiving total in school history for a single game.

Quarterback Scott Grantham threw for over 300 yards for the second straight week, connecting on 25-of-52 attempts for 352 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Texans gained a total of 502 yard, including 150 on the ground and 352 in the air. Tarleton’s defense held ENMU to 47 yards on the ground and 320 yards passing for a total of 367. The Texan defense also intercepted four passes and recovered two fumbles.

Tarleton took the opening kickoff to the red zone, but an interception stalled the drive. The Greyhounds took their fourth possession of the contest 57 yards on seven plays to score the first points of the game when Dominic Preston caught a 24-yard pass from Wesley Wood. Taylor Cannon’s kick was good to make it 7-0 with 14:28 left in the second quarter.

After a Texan fumble, the Greyhounds scored again when Stefan Mills caught a 21-yard pass from Wood to close a nine-play, 70-yard drive with 10:12 left in the first half. The extra point was no good, and the Greyhounds led 13-0.

Tarleton had just 146 yards of offense in the first half to ENMU’s 223, but the second half was like night and day.

The Texans took over the momentum in the third quarter. After recovering a Greyhound fumble, the Texans needed just one play – a 61-yard pass from Grantham to Hobson – to get on the board. Garrett Lindholm’s kick went through the uprights, but the officials called it no good, so the Texans trailed 13-6.

Evan Robertson punched the ball in from one yard out with 4:52 left in the third quarter to close a five-play, 45-yard drive. Lindholm’s kick was this time called good and Tarleton tied the game at 13.

Tarleton then took the lead for the first time when Lindholm connected on a 20-yard field goal to cap a fiveplay, 34-yard drive. Tarleotn led 16-13 with 2:06 left in the third quarter.

The Greyhounds were stuff on offense throughout the third quarter, and the first time they broke into Tarleton territory was with 11 minutes left in the game. However, they did not score on the drive.

Tarleton added to its lead when Grantham ran the ball in himself. He leaped over the defenders and did a flip into the endzone to put Tarleton ahead by 10 after Lindholm’s kick. With 14:17 remaining in the contest, Tarleton led 23-13, and the score closed a six-play, 50-yard drive.

The Greyhounds got on the board for the first time in the second half when Chase Kyser caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Wood to cap a five-play, 66-yard drive. Cannon’s kick made it 23-20 with 6:27 on the clock.

Tarleton needed a long, sustaining drive, and it got just that, as Grantham directed the offense 71 yards on eight plays and took 4:13 off the clock. The final score of the game came when Robertson scored on a 12-yard touchdown pass. Lindholm connected on his kick and the Texans led 30-20 with 2:07 remaining in the contest.

The Texan defense forced a turnover on downs, and Tarleton found the victory formation to claim its seventh victory of the season.

The Texan defense was led by McNeal Uwajeh and Marcus Phillips with 10 total tackles apiece while Jamarcus Ballard, Uwajeh, Lonnie Buchanan and Jeremy Sifford all had interceptions. Uwajeh and Dominic Smith each had forced fumbles while Uwajeh and Nate Stringfellow each had fumble recoveries.

Rushing No Evan Robertson 21 Roderick Smith 11 Scott Grantham 4 TEAM 3 Totals...

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Individual Statistics Abilene Christian

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No. 11 Texans claim 13-6 win over No. 9 Wildcats STEPHENVILLE – The No. 11 Tarleton Texan defense came to play on Saturday, and they held one of the most prolific offenses over the last two years to just six points in route to a 13-6 victory over the No. 9 Abilene Christian Wildcats.

Both defenses showed their prowess Saturday night at Tarleton’s Memorial Stadium in Stephenville in front of a crowd of 7,326 people, and it took a 75-yard touchdown pass from the Texans’ Scott Grantham to Jahmeel Hobson with 4:32 left in the fourth quarter to break a 6-6 tie. Garrett Lindholm added the extra point to put Tarleton ahead 13-6 to give the home team the Homecoming victory.

Tarleton, which improved to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in the Lone Star Conference South Division, was held to minus-11 yards rushing by the Wildcat defense on 19 attempts as the Texans gained 199 yards through the air for a total of 188 yards. The Wildcats gained 63 yards on the ground and 192 yards passing for a total of 255 yards of offense. The total is ACU’s second lowest output of the season.

The Wildcats, who were ranked No. 1 in the nation two weeks ago, got on the board first with a field goal by Morgan Lineberry from 20 yards out. ACU (7-2, 2-2) got the ball after recovering a muffed punt return by Tarleton’s Devin Guinn. The Wildcats gained just five yards on four plays and took the 3-0 lead with 8:32 left in the second quarter.

After forcing the Texans to punt the ball again, ACU drove 55 yards on 14 plays and took 5:48 before Lineberry hit his second 20-yard kick. The visitors led 6-0 with 50 ticks left on the first half clock.

Guinn then caught a punt at the Tarleton 43-yardline and returned it for a touchdown to tie the game at six. After a deadball, personal foul was called against the Texans, Lindholm’s extra poin t – that was turned into something more like a field goal because of the penalty – was blocked. With 14:14 on the clock, the game was tied at six.

The Texan defense forced the Wildcats to punt the ball with 5:16 left in the contest, and just two plays later, Grantham found Hobson for the long strike down the right sideline. Lindholm’s kick was good, and the Texans led 13-6 with 4:32 remaining.

The Wildcats got the ball on their own 33 after a pooch kick from Lindholm that was fair caught. ACU faced a fourth and nine at the 50 when Mitchell Gale hit Kendal Johnson for a 15-yard gain. After being sacked for a sevenyard loss on first down, Gale threw three incomplete passes and the Wildcats turned the ball over on downs.

ACU had one last chance when Tarleton punted the ball, but two incomplete passes in the last 10 seconds of the contest – both to the endzone – sealed the Texans’ victory.

The Texan defense was led by Matt Knicky with 14 total tackles, including three solo and 11 assisted stops. He had the sack for minus-seven yards prior to the three incomplete passes after the Texan touchdown that stalled the ACU drive. Marcus Phillips, who had an interception with an 18-yard return early in the third quarter, was second on the team with 12 total stops, including three solo and nine assisted tackles.

The Texan defense recorded 100 total tackles, seven sacks for minus-37 yards and 14 tackles for a loss of minus45 yards. Tarleton held ACU without a touchdown in a game for the first time since Oct. 16, 2001, when the Wildcats lost to Angelo State (31-0).

Grantham was 15-of-28 for 199 yards and a touchdown. He also had an interception.

Roderick Smith led the rushing game with just 14 yards on nine touches while Evan Robertson had minus-11 yards on eight carries.

Hobson had 144 yards receiving on eight catches while Guinn had 29 yards on three receptions.

ACU’s defense was led by Stephenville native Eric Edwards with six tackles, including two for a loss of minuseight yards. The Wildcats recorded two sacks for minus-14 yards and nine total tackles for a loss of minus-34 yards.

Darryl Richardson led the Wildcats with 58 yards on 20 carries while Reggie Brown had 13 carries for 33 yards.

Gale was 16-of-41 for 192 yards with two interceptions. Kendal Johnson had six catches for 80 yards while Edmund Gates had four catches for 31 yards.

The Texans are now in a first place tie with Texas A&M-Kingsville in the LSC and the LSC South Division standings.

Scoring Summary Team ACU ACU TARLETON TARLETON

Qtr 2nd 2nd 4th 4th

Time 08:32 00:50 14:14 04:32

Scoring play M. Lineberry 20 yd field goal M. Lineberry 20 yd field goal Devin Guinn 57 yd punt return Hobson 75 yd pass from Grantham

Conversion Plays-Yards

4-5

14-55 G. Lindholm kick blkd

G. Lindholm kick 2-80

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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0:44

ACU 17 44-63 192 16-41-2 85-255 0-0 6-97 1-36 1-0 9-40.1 3-1 5-25 38:11 7 of 22 1 of 2 2-3 2-14

ACU TARLETON 3 0 6 0 6 6 6 13

Tarleton 7 20- -27 199 15-28-1 48-172 0-0 4-58-1 2-31 2-18 12-40.5 2-1 7-60 21:49 1 of 12 0 of 0 0-0 7-37

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Rushing D. Richardson Reggie Brown Kend. Johnson Mitchell Gale Totals...

No 20 13 1 10 44

Passing Mitchell Gale Totals...

Gain Loss 62 4 36 3 0 0 12 40 110 47

Net TD 58 0 33 0 0 0 -28 0 63 0

Lg Avg 11 2.9 7 2.5 0 0.0 11 -2.8 11 1.4

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 16-41-2 192 0 26 7 16-41-2 192 0 26 7

Receiving Kend. Johnson Edmund Gates Raymond Radway Ben Gibbs Dennis Campbell Justin Andrews Emery Dudensing Totals...

No. 6 4 2 1 1 1 1 16

Yds 80 31 38 16 15 13 -1 192

Punting Mark Sprague Totals...

No. Yds 9 361 9 361

Field goal attempts M. Lineberry 2nd 08:32 M. Lineberry 2nd 00:50

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 26 16 21 16 15 13 0 26

Avg Long In20 40.1 57 4 40.1 57 4 20 yds 20 yds

Good Good

FUMBLES: Mitchell Gale 2-1; Emery Dudensing 1-0.

Tarleton

Rushing No Gain Loss Roderick Smith 9 16 2 Evan Robertson 8 3 14 Scott Grantham 3 0 30 Totals...

20 19 46

Net TD 14 0 -11 0 -30 0 -27 0

Lg Avg 5 1.6 1 -1.4 0 -10.0 5 -1.4

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 15-28-1 199 1 75 2 Totals...

15-28-1 199 1 75 2 Receiving Jahmeel Hobson Devin Guinn Evan Robertson Shaun Ragon Devon Gray Totals...

No. 8 3 2 1 1 15

Yds TD Long 144 1 75 29 0 14 6 0 10 16 0 16 4 0 4 199 1 75

Punting Kyle Hopf TEAM Totals...

No. Yds 11 469 1 17 12 486

Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: Devin Guinn 2-1.

Avg Long In20 42.6 59 3 17.0 17 0 40.5 59 3

2010 Tarleton Football

Game-By-Game Review

Game 10 | Oct. 31, 2009 San Angelo Stadium | 5,432 | San Angelo

Tarleton

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No. 13 Texans claim 30-20 Win at ENMU

Conversion Ryan Smith kick G. Lindholm kick G. Lindholm kick G. Lindholm kick Ryan Smith kick

TOP TARLETON ASU 8:06 0 7 2:43 7 7 3:34 14 7 3:51 21 7 2:10 21 14

Tarleton 16 31-162 206 13-24-1 55-368 0-0 2-11 3-50 1-0 5-68.8 1-1 5-40 27:39 3 of 10 1 of 1 2-3 0-0

ASU 17 28-106 238 26-39-1 67-344 0-0 4-27 3-69 1-6 2-63.0 2-1 9-87 32:21 6 of 14 1 of 1 2-2 0-0

No. 8 2 2 1 13

Yds 129 26 25 26 206

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 5 223 5 223

TD 2 0 0 0 2

Long 38 19 14 26 38

Avg Long In20 44.6 50 1 44.6 50 1

Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: TEAM 1-1.

Angelo State Rushing No Dwight Pete 11 Josh Neiswander 7 Garrett Tidwell 3 C.J. Akins 2 TEAM 1 Austin Benson 4 Totals...

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Gain Loss 41 3 36 0 22 0 16 0 0 1 1 6 116 10

Net TD 38 0 36 0 22 0 16 0 -1 0 -5 0 106 0

Lg Avg 9 3.5 13 5.1 16 7.3 14 8.0 0 -1.0 1 -1.2 16 3.8

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Josh Neiswander 25-38-1 233 1 46 0 Garrett Tidwell 1-1-0 5 1 5 0 Totals...

26-39-1 238 2 46 0 Receiving No. Bradan Ritchey 8 V’Keon Lacey 5 Garrett Tidwell 4 Trey Anderson 2 John Norcott 2 Dwight Pete 2 Kyle Knapp 1 C.J. Akins 1 D. Pecikonis 1 Totals...

26 Punting J.D. Bales Dylan Wiggs Totals...

Yds TD Long 58 0 17 45 2 17 72 0 46 28 0 16 11 0 6 5 0 5 9 0 9 9 0 9 1 0 1 238 2 46

No. Yds 5 186 1 37 6 223

Avg Long In20 37.2 40 2 37.0 37 0 37.2 40 2

Field goal attempts None.

University

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

Plays-Yards 16-72 5-87 7-59 8-62 7-87

Receiving Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson Keith Demby Devon Gray Totals...

FUMBLES: Garrett Tidwell 2-1.

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Conference

Scoring play Lacey 5 yd pass from Tidwell Guinn 33 yd pass from Grantham Roderick Smith 2 yd run Guinn 3 yd pass from Grantham Lacey 17 yd pass from Neiswander

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Scott Grantham 13-24-1 206 2 38 0 Totals...

13-24-1 206 2 38 0

History

Time 06:54 01:50 02:50 11:57 04:57

Lg Avg 33 6.9 8 3.5 11 7.0 0 -1.0 33 5.2

2009 Review

Qtr 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th

Net TD 104 1 45 0 14 0 -1 0 162 1

Opponents

Scoring Summary Team ASU TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON ASU

Gain Loss 104 0 45 0 14 0 0 1 163 1

Texan Football

SAN ANGELO – The No. 7 Tarleton Texans needed a win on Saturday at Angelo State to claim at least a share of the Lone Star Conference and the LSC South Division title, and thanks to a 21-14 victory in San Angelo, the Texans now have the chance to win it outright.

Tarleton improved to 9-1 on the season with the victory in which Roderick Smith became the school’s second leading rusher of all-time. Smith gained 104 yards on 15 carries to tally 3,094 yards in his career to pass Derrick Ross (3,072 in 2004-05).

Tarleton trailed 7-0 early in the contest, but the Texans outscored the Rams 21-7 through the rest of the game. The purple and white gained 368 yards of total offense, including 162 yards on the ground and 206 yards through the air.

After giving up a touchdown on the opening drive, the Tarleton defense shutdown the Ram offense. ASU gained 128 yards in the first quarter but just 99 yards in the second and third quarters combined. The Rams ended the night with 344 yards of offense, including 106 on the ground and 238 passing.

Tarleton forced a third and long on the opening drive, but a personal foul face mask on Tarleton kept the drive alive for the Rams. Sixteen plays later, V’Keon Lacy caught a five-yard pass from the running back Garrett Tidwell with 8:06 on the clock to give the home team the early lead. The extra point by Ryan Smith was good, and the Rams took an early 7-0 lead. The drive took 8:06 to cover 72 yards.

The Rams were driving at the close of the first quarter when Lonnie Buchanan intercepted the ball for the Texans at their own four-yard line. However, the Texans were forced to punt.

Tarleton drove 87 yards on five plays to tie the game. Devin Guinn caught a 33-yard pass from Scott Grantham to cap a five-play drive that took 2:43 off the clock. Garrett Lindholm added the PAT to make it 7-7 with 1:50 left in the first half.

Roderick Smith punched the ball in from three yards out with 2:50 on the clock. The touchdown capped a 59yard, seven-play drive that took 3:36. Lindholm’s kick made it 14-7 Texans.

With 11:57 left in the fourth quarter, Grantham found Guinn on a quick hitch from three yards out, and after Lindholm’s kick, Tarleton led 21-7. The drive took seven plays to cover 62 yards in 3:51.

The Rams took the ensuing drive 87 yards on seven plays in just 2:10 to bring the home team within seven points. Neiswander used a 17-yard pass to Lacy to score the touchdown. Smith hit the extra point to cut the score to 21-14 with 4:55 on the clock.

ASU then recovered an onside kick, but a personal foul backed the Rams up to the ASU 29-yard line. Facing a fourth and one, Neiswander kept the ball on a quarterback draw to convert the first down with 3:24 on the clock.

The ASU quarterback then found a receiver over the middle of the field, but Tarleton’s Marcus Phillips hit Tidwell and forced a fumble while McNeal Uwajeh recovered it for the Texans with 3:05 remaining in the contest.

Tarleton faced a fourth and inches itself at the ASU 49-yard line with 1:25 on the clock, and after a Tarleton timeout, Grantham ran a quick snap keeper for a yard and a first down. Tarleton then snapped the ball twice in the victory formation.

Smith led the Texans in rushing while Evan Robertson gained 45 yards on 13 carries.

Grantham threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns while completing 13-of-24 passes with one interception.

Guinn had eight receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns while Jahmeel Hobson had two catches for 26 yards and Keith Demby added two catches for 25 yards.

Matt Knicky led the team with 12 total tackles, including five solo and seven assisted stops. He also had a tackle and a half for a loss of minus-three yards. Jacob Rowe was second with eight tackles while Uwajeh was third with seven.

Neiswander set an ASU school single-season record with 22 touchdown passes and became the school’s single-season passing leader with 2,718 yards. He was 25-of-38 for 233 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Dwight Pete had 11 carries for 38 yards for the Rams to lead the team while Bradan Ritchey topped the receiving corps with eight catches for 58 yards. Lacy had five receptions for 45 yards.

Jake Eannarelli led the Rams with nine total tackles,including four solo and five assisted stops. ASU had no tackles for loss on Saturday.

Rushing No Roderick Smith 15 Evan Robertson 13 Scott Grantham 2 TEAM 1 Totals...

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Individual Statistics West Texas A&M

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No. 7 Texans fall at home in regular season finale STEPHENVILLE – The No. 7 Tarleton Texans needed a strong game on Saturday to put themselves in a chance to win over the West Texas A&M Buffaloes in the final regular season game. However, the Texans did not take advantage of turnovers and turned the ball over themselves, leading to a 49-35 loss in Stephenville.

The two teams tied with Texas A&M-Kingsville and Midwestern State for the Lone Star Conference South Division title while Tarleton, TAMUK and MSU tied for the LSC overall conference title.

The Buffaloes (6-5) ended the season with five straight wins to claim the share of the division title as the Texans fell to 9-2 overall.

The Buffs tallied 99 yards rushing and 536 yards passing to total their 635 yards while the Texans gained 443 yards, including 375 yards passing and 68 yards on the ground.

The 536 yards through the air was the most ever allowed by the Texans, breaking a record of 473 set by the Buffs on Oct. 29, 1994.

Tarleton turned the ball over on a fumble and an interception while forcing a fumble and grabbing an interception as well, but the Texans didn’t do anything with the gifts, and the Buffs did. WTAMU scored after a muffed punt and then a blocked punt, both in the third quarter.

The first half was even with the score tied at 14 all at the break, but after the Texans had outscored opponents 100-8 in the third quarter, the Buffs exploded for 28 points in the third 15-minute segment as the Texans only put seven on the board.

The Buffs took the ball 90 yards on 14 plays to open the contest when Keithon Flemming punched the ball in from six yards out.

James Chandler added the extra point to give the visitors a 7-0 leads with 8:32 on the clock.

On the second play from the line of scrimmage for the Texan, quarterback Scott Grantham hit Jahmeel Hobson for a 55-yard strike. Hobson was tacked at the five, and three plays later, Grantham handed the ball to Keith Demby which scored from two yards out. Garrett Lindholm added the point after to tie the game at seven with 6:09 on the clock.

The Buffs were driving inside Tarleton territory when McNeal Uwajah forced a fumble by Tyson Williams and Tarleton’s Jeremy Sifford recovered the fumble. However, the Texans were forced to punt, and Kyle Hopf put the ball 47 yards down the field inside the five when Tarleton downed the ball at the WTAMU two-yard line.

WTAMU’s Taylor Harris then hit Brittan Golden for a 92-yard touchdown strike to put the visitors up by six. Chandler’s kick put the Buffs ahead, 14-7.

With the Buffs driving, Matt Knicky intercepted another Harris pass, this one at the Tarleton one-yard line. Tarleton got inside Buff territory, but again, the Texans had to punt.

With 4:08 on the clock, Chandler attempted a 53-yard field goal that was well short of adding to the Buff lead. Tarleton then took the ball 64 yards on seven plays to score when Grantham hit Hobson for a touchdown. Lindholm tied the score with the kick, and the score was tied at 14 with 43 ticks left in the first half.

Both defenses forced punts on the first drives of the second half, but as WTAMU punted, Devin Guinn muffed the fair catch, and the Buffs recovered the ball on the Tarleton 15-yard line. Four plays later, Flemming punched the ball in from the one to return the lead to the visitors. Chandler’s kick gave the Buffs a 21-14 lead with 1:22 remaining in the third quarter.

WTAMU then took a two-score lead with 6:37 on the clock when Harris found Golden on a bubble screen, and the receiver found the endzone. After Chandler’s kick, the Buffs led 28-14.

On Tarleton’s next drive, the visitor’s forced a punt that was downed at the Buffaloes’ 10-yard line. However, a holding penalty was called on Tarleton forcing another punt. This time, Hopf’s punt was blocked, and on the first play, Harris found Stephen Burton on a 25-yard touchdown pass. Chandler’s kick made it 35-14 West Texas A&M.

On the ensuing drive, Grantham threw a later to Demby who then found Guinn all alone downfield for a 51-yard touchdown with 3:32 remaining in the third quarter. Lindholm added the extra point to pull Tarleton within 14, 35-21.

Lindholm’s kick was a short pooch that went out of bounds, and the officials placed the ball at the 40-yard line. Burton then caught a 37-yard pass to the Texans’ seven. Four plays later while facing a fourth and one, Flemming punched it in. Chandler’s kick was good, and the Buffs led 42-21 with 1:09 left in the third.

Hobson caught a 48-yard pass from Grantham to put the Texans inside the 10-yard line. Facing a fourth and goal, a pass interference penatly in the end zone gave the Texans a fresh start inside the five. Demby then leaped over the pile to give the Texans another touchdown with 12:26 remaining in the game. Lindholm’s kick made the score 42-28.

With 9:33 on the clock, Guinn caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Grantham. The touchdown was set up with a 43-yard fleaflicker pass from Grantham to Guinn to the Buff 10-yard line. After Lindholm’s kick, Tarleton trailed 42-35.

The Buffs took the next drive 79 yards on seven plays when Tyson Williams caught a 21-yard pass from Harris with 6:08 on the clock. The kick was good, and the WTAMU led returned to 14, 49-35.

Tarleton was driving with just over five minutes remaining when Guinn was pushed down from behind and Curtis Jefferson caught the interception, but no flag was thrown. On second down, Knicky sacked Harris for a loss, and then the WTAMU quarterback was called for unsportsmanlike conduct to make it third and 37. Tarleton then forced a punt, and Guinn was interfered with on the catch. The Texans faced a fourth and 10 at the Buffs’ 44-yard line, and an incomplete pass turned the ball over on downs, and WTAMU claimed the upset.

Scoring Summary Team WTAMU TARLETON WTAMU TARLETON WTAMU WTAMU WTAMU TARLETON WTAMU TARLETON TARLETON WTAMU

Qtr 1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

Time 08:32 06:09 01:54 00:43 11:22 06:37 05:10 03:32 01:09 12:26 09:33 06:08

Scoring play K. Flemming 6 yd run Keith Demby 2 yd run Golden 92 yd pass from Harris Hobson 6 yd pass from Grantham K. Flemming 1 yd run Golden 53 yd pass from Harris Burton 35 yd pass from Harris Guinn 51 yd pass from Demby K. Flemming 1 yd run Keith Demby 3 yd run Guinn 10 yd pass from Grantham Williams 21 yd pass from Harris

Conversion Plays-Yards James Chandler kick 14-90 G. Lindholm kick 5-60 James Chandler kick 2-98 G. Lindholm kick 7-64 James Chandler kick 4-15 James Chandler kick 6-86 James Chandler kick 1-25 G. Lindholm kick 3-80 James Chandler kick 6-60 G. Lindholm kick 10-79 G. Lindholm kick 3-58 James Chandler kick 7-79

TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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TOP WTAMU TARLETON 6:28 7 0 2:20 7 7 0:57 14 7 3:25 14 14 1:38 21 14 2:45 28 14 0:08 35 14 1:38 35 21 2:23 42 21 3:37 42 28 1:08 42 35 3:20 49 35

WTAMU 25 34-99 536 31-38-1 72-635 0-0 3-34 4-39 1-21 3-42.3 1-1 15-157 32:58 3 of 9 1 of 1 3-4 1-9

Tarleton 22 27-68 375 21-43-1 70-443 0-0 1-0 7-95 1-1 6-30.7 1-1 6-45 27:02 6 of 16 0 of 1 4-4 1-14

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Rushing No K. Flemming 23 Kelvin Thompson 4 Taylor Harris 2 TEAM 5 Totals...

34 Passing Taylor Harris K. Flemming Totals...

Gain Loss 114 6 28 0 0 15 2 24 144 45

Lg Avg 15 4.7 10 7.0 0 -7.5 2 -4.4 15 2.9

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 31-37-1 536 4 92 1 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 31-38-1 536 4 92 1

Receiving No. Tyson Williams 8 K. Flemming 8 Brittan Golden 6 Stephen Burton 4 J. Martin 4 Kelvin Thompson 1 Totals...

31 Punting Tim Cowdrey Totals...

Net TD 108 3 28 0 -15 0 -22 0 99 3

Yds 148 73 201 74 25 15 536

No. Yds 3 127 3 127

TD 1 0 2 1 0 0 4

Long 31 32 92 42 10 15 92

Avg Long In20 42.3 44 1 42.3 44 1

Field goal attempts James Chandler 2nd 04:08

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Net TD 49 0 28 0 5 2 4 0 -18 0 68 2

Lg Avg 13 5.4 8 2.3 3 2.5 8 1.3 0 -18.0 13 2.5

FUMBLES: Tyson Williams 1-1.

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Rushing No Evan Robertson 9 Roderick Smith 12 Keith Demby 2 Scott Grantham 3 TEAM 1 Totals...

27 Passing Scott Grantham Kelan Luker Keith Demby Totals...

Gain Loss 49 0 31 3 5 0 13 9 0 18 98 30

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 19-39-1 317 2 55 1 1-3-0 7 0 7 0 1-1-0 51 1 51 0 21-43-1 375 3 55 1

Receiving Devin Guinn Jahmeel Hobson Shaun Ragon Keith Demby A. Buckingham Bradley Peschke Totals...

No. 8 3 3 3 3 1 21

Yds TD Long 161 2 51 109 1 55 46 0 25 29 0 22 26 0 11 4 0 4 375 3 55

Punting Kyle Hopf TEAM Totals...

No. Yds 5 184 1 0 6 184

Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: Devin Guinn 1-1.

Avg Long In20 36.8 47 2 0.0 0 0 30.7 47 2

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Conversion Plays-Yards G. Lindholm kick 1-51 G. Lindholm kick 4-25 Christian Brom kick 12-80 Christian Brom kick

Christian Brom kick 9-67 Christian Brom kick

G. Lindholm kick 2-80

4-36 G. Lindholm kick 9-60 Larod Roberson pass 7-69 Bradley Peschke pass 12-80 G. Lindholm kick 14-77 Christian Brom kick 9-61

6-27

6-15

5-23 Christian Brom kick 5-25 Scott Grantham rush 4-25

Tarleton 24 39-234 296 20-41-2 80-530 0-0 3-41 4-89 2-0 4-40.0 2-1 19-160 30:19 9 of 18 4 of 4 4-4 0-0

TAMUK 29 43-238 164 20-31-2 74-402 1-26 1-7 3-73 2-40 4-41.0 1-1 5-43 29:41 5 of 12 0 of 0 5-5 0-0

No. 10 4 3 1 1 1 20

Yds

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 4 160 4 160

TD 188 2 27 1 33 0 35 0 7 0 6 0 296 3

Long 62 11 19 35 7 6 62

Avg Long In20 40.0 49 1 40.0 49 1

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 4th 00:00 G. Lindholm OT 15:00

64 yds 27 yds

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FUMBLES: Roderick Smith 2-1.

Texas A&M-Kingsville Rushing Fred Winborn Billy Garza E.J. LeBlanc Ryan Lincoln Connell Davis Totals...

Passing Billy Garza Totals...

No 35 5 1 1 1 43

Gain Loss 226 3 18 2 1 0 1 0 0 3 246 8

Lg Avg 36 6.4 11 3.2 1 1.0 1 1.0 0 -3.0 36 5.5

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 20-31-2 164 0 17 0 20-31-2 164 0 17 0

Receiving No. Ryan Lincoln 6 Chris Taylor 3 Damian Couthren 3 E.J. LeBlanc 3 Sherman Batiste 2 Fred Winborn 1 Connell Davis 1 Darryl Malone 1 Totals...

20 Punting Cody Smith Totals...

Net TD 223 4 16 1 1 0 1 0 -3 0 238 5

Yds TD Long 38 0 17 32 0 12 30 0 14 17 0 12 24 0 12 8 0 8 8 0 8 7 0 7 164 0 17

No. Yds 4 164 4 164

Field goal attempts Christian Brom 2nd 00:00 Christian Brom OT 15:00

Avg Long In20 41.0 49 0 41.0 49 0 45 yds 19 yds

Good Good

FUMBLES: Billy Garza 1-1.

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TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

TOP TARLETON TAMUK 0:07 7 0 1:53 14 0 5:06 14 7

14 14 4:15 14 21

14 28 0:53 21 28 0:24 21 31 4:38 28 31 2:39 28 39 5:49 36 39 6:59 43 39 4:07 43 46 0:45 46 46 0:00 49 46 0:00 49 49 0:00 49 56 0:00 57 56

Receiving Jahmeel Hobson Devin Guinn Devon Gray A. Buckingham Keith Demby Shaun Ragon Totals...

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Scoring play Hobson 51 yd pass from Grantham Keith Demby 1 yd run Fred Winborn 1 yd run DeIra Glover 26 yd fumble recovery Fred Winborn 36 yd run DeIra Glover 40 yd interception return Hobson 62 yd pass from Grantham Christian Brom 45 yd field goal Evan Robertson 30 yd run Fred Winborn 1 yd run Guinn 3 yd pass from Grantham Roderick Smith 11 yd run Billy Garza 1 yd run G. Lindholm 64 yd field goal G. Lindholm 27 yd field goal Christian Brom 19 yd field goal Fred Winborn 2 yd run Scott Grantham 20 yd run

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 20-40-1 296 3 62 0 0-1-1 0 0 0 0 20-41-2 296 3 62 0

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Time 12:24 08:39 00:19 08:19 03:14 02:47 01:54 00:00 10:12 07:18 01:29 08:22 00:49 00:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

Lg Avg 30 6.9 23 5.2 20 7.0 1 0.5 30 6.0

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Qtr 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th OT OT OT OT

Net TD 131 1 67 1 35 1 1 1 234 4

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Scoring Summary Team TARLETON TARLETON TAMUK TAMUK TAMUK TAMUK TARLETON TAMUK TARLETON TAMUK TARLETON TARLETON TAMUK TARLETON TARLETON TAMUK TAMUK TARLETON

Passing Scott Grantham Kelan Luker Totals...

Gain Loss 131 0 70 3 35 0 1 0 237 3

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KINGSVILLE – In one of the most dramatic games in school and NCAA history, the No. 12 Tarleton Texans needed a come-from-behind victory and double overtime to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs with a 57-56 win at No. 13 Texas A&M-Kingsville Saturday in front of a croud of over 13,000 people.

Tarleton improved to 10-2 on the season after quarterback Scott Grantham scored on a 20-yard run in the second overtime to pull Tarleton within one before running the two-point conversion in by himself to give the Texans the win.

Overtime was set up with a 64-yard field goal by Tarleton’s Garrett Lindholm to tie the game as time expired after the Javelinas had scored with under a minute left in regulation. The kick was the second longest field goal in NCAA Division II history.

Tarleton jumped out to an early 14-point led, but TAMUK scored the next 28 points to go ahead 28-14 – helped in part by two Texan turnovers that led to a scoop and score on a fumble and a pick-six interception.

The Texans got back within three (39-36) with 1:29 left in the third when Devin Guinn caught a three-yard pass form Grantham before taking a 43-39 leads when Roderick Smith ran the ball into the end zone from 11 yards out with 8:22 left in the contest.

The Javelinas got the ball with 4:56 left in the game and drove 61 yards on nine plays and scored the goahead touchdown. Brom’s kick put the score at 46-43 with 49 seconds left on the clock.

Tarleton started at its own 26 with a false start penalty. Facing fourth and 18, Grantham hit Arthur Buckingham on a 35-yard pass for a first down. Then, facing a third and 10 from the Kingsville 47, Lindholm hit the kick that tied the game at 46 from 64 yards out as time expired. Buckingham had the hold, Kyle Piercefield the snap.

Tarleton loss the coin toss in overtime and had the ball first. The Texans got to the eight, but Lindholm was forced to kick a 27-yard field goal after a delay of game penalty to go ahead 49-46.

TAMUK then drove to the Tarleton two, but the Javelinas also had to kick, Brom’s good from 19 yards.

The Javelinas then got the ball first in the second overtime, and TAMUK scored on a two-yard run from Winborn. The kick by Brom made it 56-49 and forced the Texans to do the same.

Robertson started from the 25 and gained five yards before two incomplete passes forced the Texans into a fourth and five from the 20. Grantham scrambled to the right and saw an opening, and after breaking several tackles and spinning into the end zone, the Texans trailed by just one point. The Tarleton coaches called for the two-point conversion, and Grantham again went to the right side on a keeper and found the winning two-point conversion to give the Texans the 57-56 double overtime victory.

Tarleton finished the afternoon with 530 yards of total offense, including 234 yards rushing and 296 yards through the air. The Javelinas had 402 yards of offense, including 238 yards on the ground and 164 yards passing.

Another record was set in the game when Devin Guinn set a new school mark for career receiving touchdowns with 26, passing Jeremy Madkins who earned 25 in 2003-06.

Robertson has 19 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown while Roderick Smith had 13 carries for 67 and a score. Grantham had five rushes for 35 yards and a score while Demby had two carries for one yard and a touchdown. Grantham threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and was 20-of-40 with one interception.

Hobson had 10 receptions for 188 yards and two scores while Guinn had four catches for 27 yards and a score.

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No. 12 Tarleton falls in the second round ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The No. 12 Tarleton Texans had a hard time running the ball Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoff against No. 1 Central Washington, and just nine first downs were logged by the Texans in a 27-6 loss in Ellensburg, Wash.

Tarleton’s season closed with the loss as the Texans finished 11-3 overall.

The Texans handed the ball over on two fumbles, and the Wildcats scored 10 points off of those turnovers, while the Texans had an interception and had just three points. One of the Texan turnovers was deep into Wildcat territory.

“This was disappointing for us, and you can’t go on the road against a good team like CWU and help them out like that,” said Tarleton head coach Sam McElroy. “Give credit to their defense, but it’s unfortunate we couldn’t make something happen for us.”

The Texans gained just 178 yards of total offense, Tarleton’s second worse out of the season after Abilene Christian held Tarleton to 172 total yards. On Saturday, Tarleton gained 192 yards through the air, but the Texans were limited to minus-17 yards on the ground.

Bradley Bullitt intercepted a Cole Morgan pass and then lateralled the ball to Jeremy Sifford who returned it to the CWU 39-yard line to set up the first score of the game when Garrett Lindholm made a 39-yard field goal with 4:07 left in the first quarter. The score came after six plays and Tarleton covered just four yards in the scoring drive to make it 3-0 Texans.

On the next drive for the Wildcats, Morgan hit Johnny Spevak for a 48-yard touchdown. Garrett Rolsma had the extra point to put the home team ahead 7-3 with 2:33 left in the opening quarter. The drive took three plays to cover 50 yards.

The Wildcats stretched the lead to 14-3 with 10:16 left in the first half when Randall Eldridge punched it in from two yards away.Rolsma added the kick to cap the two-play 15-yard drive that was set up by a Roderick Smith fumble at the Tarleton 22-yard line. The ball was scooped up by Taylor Breitzman and returned to the Tarleton 15.

The Texans took the next drive 48 yards on 10 plays in 4:03 to set up a 31-yard field goal by Lindholm. The Texans trailed 14-6 with 6:03 on the clock.

CWU then added a field goal with 1:39 remaining in the second quarter when Rolsma connected on a 27yard attempt to close an eight-play, 71-yard drive that took 4:24 off the clock. The Wildcats led 17-6 at the half.

The Texans stopped the Wildcats’ first drive of the second half, and the offense was driving down the field when Roderick Smith caught a screen pass from Scott Grantham, but the senior running back again fumbled – this time at the CWU 23-yard line.

The home team then took the ball 69 yards on six plays to stretch its lead to 20-6 when Rolsma hit a 30-yard field goal with 8:07 left in the third quarter.

Neither team scored again until the Wildcats put the last point of the game on the board. Eldridge punched the ball in from three yards out to end a nine-play, 67-yard drive. The kick by Rolsma put the final tally on the board with CWU winning, 27-6.

Evan Robertson had 26 yards to lead the Texans’ rushing game on 10 carries. Keith Demby had one carry for two yards while Smith had five carries for minus-six yards and both fumbles.

Grantham was 14-of-33 for 192 yards and was sacked twice. Devin Guinn led the team with three catches for 45 yards while Arthur Buckingham had three receptions for 34 yards.

The Wildcats totaled 409 yards of total offense, including 122 yards on the ground and 287 yards through the air.

Morgan was 21-of-31 for 287 yards and a touchdown with one sack and one interception. Spevak led the squad with five catches for 97 yards and a score while Eldridge had 18 carries for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

The Texans were ranked No. 5 in South Central Four and downed No. 4 in the region Texas A&M-Kingsville in double overtime last Saturday, 57-56. Tarleton has made the second round of the Division II playoffs in both 2001 and 2009. Tarleton is now 2-3 all-time in Division II playoff games.

Scoring Summary Team TARLETON CWU CWU TARLETON CWU CWU CWU

Qtr 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th

Time 04:07 02:33 10:16 06:03 01:39 08:07 07:57

Scoring play G. Lindholm 39 yd field goal Spevak 48 yd pass from Morgan Eldridge 2 yd run G. Lindholm 31 yd field goal Rolsma 27 yd field goal Rolsma 30 yd field goal Eldridge 3 yd run

Conversion

Rolsma kick Rolsma kick

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TEAM STATS FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Plays-Yards 6-4 3-50 2-15 10-48 8-71 6-69 9-67

TOP TARLETON CWU 2:12 3 0 1:26 3 7 0:50 3 14 4:03 6 14 4:24 6 17 2:39 6 20 4:58 6 27

Tarleton 9 -14 192 14-34-0 58-178 0-0 0-0 3-201 1-58 8-322 3-2 6-54 24:02 3 of 16 0 of 1 2-2 1-7

CWU 17 122 287 21-31-1 70-409 0-0 6-88 6-369 0-0 4-165 0-0 8-73 35:58 5 of 14 0 of 0 4-7 2-17

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Rushing No Gain Loss Evan Robertson 10 27 1 Keith Demby 1 2 0 Roderick Smith 5 1 7 Scott Grantham 8 8 44 Totals...

24 38 52

Passing Scott Grantham Keith Demby Totals...

Net TD 26 0 2 0 -6 0 -36 0 -14 0

Lg Avg 8 2.6 2 2.0 2 -1.2 7 -4.5 8 -0.6

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 14-33-0 192 0 59 2 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 14-34-0 192 0 59 2

Receiving Devin Guinn A. Buckingham Evan Robertson Jahmeel Hobson Devon Gray Roderick Smith Shaun Ragon Keith Demby Bradley Peschke Totals...

No. 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 14

Yds 45 34 14 59 23 10 4 3 0 192

Punting Kyle Hopf Totals...

No. Yds 8 322 8 322

Field goal attempts G. Lindholm 1st 04:07 G. Lindholm 2nd 06:03

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 24 21 10 59 23 6 4 3 0 59

Avg Long In20 40.2 49 1 40.2 49 1 39 yds 31 yds

Good Good

FUMBLES: Roderick Smith 2-2; Scott Grantham 1-0.

Central Washington Rushing Eldridge Kelly Morris TEAM Morgan Totals...

Passing Morgan Totals...

Receiving Spevak Eldridge Weems Helwege Westmoreland Smith,Ch. Waller,M. Totals...

No 18 8 6 4 3 39

Gain Loss 109 8 27 3 14 6 0 4 2 9 152 30

Net TD 101 2 24 0 8 0 -4 0 -7 0 122 2

Lg 60 10 6 0 2 60

Avg 5.6 3.0 1.3 -1.0 -2.3 3.1

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 21-31-1 287 1 48 1 21-31-1 287 1 48 1 No. 5 5 4 3 2 1 1 21

Punting No. Rolsma 4 Totals...

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Field goal attempts Rolsma 2nd Rolsma 2nd Rolsma 3rd Rolsma 4th FUMBLES: None.

Yds TD Long 97 1 48 68 0 28 43 0 31 32 0 14 26 0 14 16 0 16 5 0 5 287 1 48 Yds 165 165 11:25 01:39 08:07 14:14

Avg Long In20 41.2 47 3 41.2 47 3 25 yds 27 yds 30 yds 33 yds

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Texan Football History 50’s, led by stars Webb Bishop, Leon Blakeney and Jerry Flemmons, Tarleton would field strong teams, including a 7-1-1 record in 1956.

Tarleton made its difficult transition from two-year to four-year competition in 1961 and also changed its team nickname from the “Plowboys” to the ootball began at Tarleton almost from the start of “Texans” by student vote. the college. Records indicate that Tarleton fielded Though the team suffered a team as early as 1904. However, scores of through seven straight John Riggs (1960-63) Tarleton’s games are available only starting in 1915. losing seasons, that When Tarleton first began collegiate play, it was did not keep John Riggs from becoming one of the most known as John Tarleton College but it became a junior heralded defensive players in school history. The linebacker college in 1906 and affiliated with the Texas A&M is one of just two players to have had his jersey (No. 63) University System in 1917. It was know as retired.

John Tarleton Agricultural College (JTAC) In 1966, Tarleton posted a 7-3 record behind a team that until 1949 when it became Tarleton State also boasts Hall of Famers. That squad defeated a team of College. In 1961, Tarleton began fourMexico All-Stars in the Aztec Bowl. Giant defensive tackle year competition and in 1973 became Randy Winkler would later play professional football.

Tarleton State University.

Between 1966 and 1968 Tarleton was entertained by Tarleton enjoyed great success on magical quarterback J.D. McMahon throwing to receivers the gridiron after World War I, Pat Ballow, Harlan Wunsch and Jody Worsham. going 52-16-6 over an eight Between 1968 and 1975, Tarleton competed as a year span under the direction of member of the Lone Star Conference. Over that eight-year W.J. Wisdom, who would later span, the team recorded just 12 wins while losing 68. One gain greater fame as a basketball of the few highlights in that span was the opening in 1974 Al Jennings (1922-26) coach. Included in the span of Memorial Stadium as the football team’s new playing was an 8-0-1 record in 1925 when Tarleton outscored site. its opponents 276 to 25 and was tied only by Baylor

In 1976, the University University’s freshman team. Wisdom also coached the left the LSC and helped 1935 team to a 9-2 mark, losing the last two games of the form the non-scholarship season after shutting out eight of the first nine opponents Texas Intercollegiate Athletic and outscoring opponents 235 to 6.

Association. Over the next 15 Among the early luminaries of the game were Tarleton years, Tarleton would win six Hall of Famers Leslie “Al” Jennings, Max Menzies, Paul TIAA titles, with back-to-back “Duck” Marr, Jess “Ironhead” Davis, Hugh Wolfe, Henry crowns in 1977 and 1978, Todd, and Clifford Funderburk.

1986 and 1987, and 1989 and During World War II, Tarleton did not field a team in 1990.

1942 or 1943 and played mostly military and academy The 1978 team was the teams in 1944 and 1945. In 1950, Tarleton posted a 7-3 first to go to postseason play, record with what many consider its best team. Seven finishing with an 8-0-1 record players from that team are Hall of Fame members, during the regular season. That J.D. McMahon (left) ranks as one including quarterback Pence Dacus, rushing champion team was led by All-America of the top Texan quarterbacks of allMarvin Brown, and receiver Jack Jones. Brown would time, having completed 389 passes linebacker and Hall of Famer for 5,684 yards and 38 TDs. later play professionally for the Detroit Lions. In the midTally Neal, the only other The football program has long played an important role on the campus of Tarleton State University, with records showing that Tarleton fielded a football team as early as 1904.

The following story will take you on the journey of football at Tarleton, starting with the early days of junior college competition and continuing with the move to senior college level in 1961. It recaps the Texans’ dominance on the NAIA Division II scene and tells of TSU’s recent accomplishments as a member of NCAA Division II. Finally, this story ends by assuring you that Tarleton’s best days on the football field are still ahead.

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Result Won, 20-14 Lost, 42-7 Lost, 30-21 Lost, 10-7 Won, 9-7 Won, 21-14

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Team Southwestern Oklahoma McMurry Howard Payne Harding Texas A&M-Commerce Southwestern Oklahoma

Date Sept. 16, 1961 Nov. 11, 1978 Sept. 17, 1988 Sept. 20, 1997 Nov. 10, 2001 Nov. 6, 2004

Result Won, 20-14 Won, 29-6 Won, 21-3 Won, 49-46 Won, 34-24 Won, 46-12

Milestone Victories

1980....... Buddy Fornes.............. 3-7-0 1981....... Buddy Fornes.............. 6-4-0 1982....... Buddy Fornes.............. 4-4-0 1983....... Bobby Fox................... 2-7-0 1984....... Bobby Fox................... 6-4-0 1985....... Bill Pringle................... 3-7-0 1986....... Bill Pringle................... 9-1-1 1987....... Bill Pringle................... 9-3-0 1988....... Hal McAfee................. 7-3-0 1989....... Hal McAfee................. 9-3-0 Overall record in the ‘80s.... 58-43-1

1990....... Hal McAfee............... 11-1-0 1991....... Hal McAfee................. 3-7-0 1992....... Hal McAfee................. 6-4-0 1993....... Ronnie Roemisch........ 5-5-0 1994....... Ronnie Roemisch........ 3-6-1 1995....... Ronnie Roemisch...... 1-10-0 1996....... Todd Whitten............... 5-5-0 1997....... Craig Wederquist........ 4-7-0 1998....... Craig Wederquist........ 3-8-0 1999....... Craig Wederquist........ 5-6-0 Overall record in the ‘90s.... 46-59-1

2000....... Todd Whitten............... 6-5-0 2001....... Todd Whitten............. 10-3-0 2002....... Todd Whitten............... 9-2-0 2003....... Todd Whitten............... 8-4-0 2004....... Todd Whitten............... 7-4-0 2005....... Sam McElroy............... 7-3-0 2006....... Sam McElroy............... 6-4-0 2007....... Sam McElroy............... 9-2-0 2008....... Sam McElroy............... 8-3-0 2009....... Sam McElroy............. 10-3-0 Overall record in the ‘00s.... 80-33-0 Total record (492 games) 240-260-3

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Date Sept. 16, 1961 Nov. 13, 1971 Oct. 31, 1981 Sept. 28, 1991 Nov. 11, 2000 Oct. 31, 2009

1970....... Lloyd Taylor................. 1-8-0 1971....... Lloyd Taylor................. 3-7-0 1972....... Lloyd Taylor................. 2-8-0 1973....... Buddy Fornes.............. 1-9-0 1974....... Buddy Fornes............ 1-10-0 1975....... Buddy Fornes............ 1-10-0 1976....... Buddy Fornes.............. 2-7-0 1977....... Buddy Fornes.............. 7-3-0 1978....... Buddy Fornes.............. 8-1-1 1979....... Buddy Fornes.............. 6-4-0 Overall record in the ‘70s.... 32-67-1

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Team Southwestern Oklahoma Stephen F. Austin Austin College Austin College Texas A&M-Commerce Angelo State

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Year....... Coach......................Record 1961....... Johnny Dunn............... 3-5-0 1962....... Johnny Dunn............... 2-7-0 1963....... Johnny Dunn............... 3-6-0 1964....... Johnny Dunn............... 3-6-0 1965....... Johnny Dunn............... 3-7-0 1966....... Johnny Dunn............... 6-3-0 1967....... Hobart Lytal................ 1-8-0 1968....... Hobart Lytal................ 2-7-0 1969....... Hobart Lytal................ 1-9-0 Overall record in the ‘60s.... 24-58-0

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year-by-year records

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Tarleton player to have his jersey (No. 34) retired.

Gaylon Bowser (1984-87) scored From 1979 to 1982, Tarleton was thrilled by Ricky 33 TDs in Bush, career rushing champion and the only Tarleton 33 career player ever to be selected to four consecutive allgames.

America teams.

During a five-year span from 1986 to 1990, Tarleton went 45-11-1, won the Sunflower Bowl in 1986, and advanced to the NAIA quarterfinals in 1987, 1989 and 1990. The 1990 team is the only Tarleton team to have an undefeated and untied regular season, going 10-0, before losing in the quarterfinals to eventual national champion Westminster College. That playoff loss to Westminster is remembered as one of the most thrilling games ever to be played at Memorial Stadium.

Because of its domination of the league, Tarleton was requested to leave the TIAA and played as an independent from 1991 to 1994. In 1994 the school was accepted for membership to NCAA Division II, and rejoined the Lone Star Conference, first competing for a league title in 1995.

The Texans have posted at least five victories in five of the past seven seasons, which easily ranks as Tarleton’s best extended span as a scholarship football school. Tarleton’s 103 record in 2001 is by far the top single season mark during the scholarship era. In 2002, the Texans finished 9-2 for the second best mark since beginning scholarships.

Chad Cole Former head coach Todd Whitten played a key role in (1994-97) Tarleton’s recent success, averaging seven wins per season in his five years at the helm. He and his staff set out to make Texan football a consistent winner, and it appears they are well on their way to doing just that.

In 2001, Tarleton earned a share of both the LSC overall championship and LSC South Division crown for the first time in school history.

The Texans, who closed the regular season with six straight wins, made their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs and advanced to the national quarterfinals.

Tarleton placed 17 players on the All-LSC teams in 2002, including an amazing eight first team selections.

2010 Texan Football The Texans returned to the playoffs for the second time in three years in 2003 and finished the season 8-4 overall. Tarleton won its third straight LSC division title by taking the North trophy after going 4-1 in North Division play.

Seventeen Texan players made the All-LSC teams in 2003, including an astounding 11 players Derrick Ross (2004-05) gained as first team selections. The 3,072 yards in two seasons with Texans now have totaled 34 first the Texans, including a school team All-LSC players since 1996. record 269 yards in a single The 2004 season was another game (Western N.M., 9-10-05). strong year, despite a four-game losing skid in the middle of the season. However, the Texans put together four straight wins to end the season.

The Texans missed a share of the Lone Star Conference Championship and the school’s fourth LSC division title with a loss to end the 2005 season. The Texans could have been ranked No. 1 in the South Central Region, but the loss knocked the Texans out of the playoffs for the second straight season. Tarleton finished the 2005 campaign under new head coach Sam McElroy with a 7-3 overall record.

In 2006, the Texans shared the LSC South Division crown with West Texas A&M after losing to the Buffaloes in the final game. The defeat kept Tarleton out of the playoffs for the third straight season. The Texans opened the season 0-3 before rattling through the South Division 6-0 before the loss at WTAMU, ending the year 6-4 overall.

In 2007, the Texans had a great season, finishing 9-2 overall, including a 27-24 overtime victory at NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision member

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Football History Stephen F. Austin. However, the Texans were left out of the playoffs once again after dropping two of the last three contests. Senior defensive back Ranardrick Phillips became the first player in the LSC South Division to earn the Defensive Back of the Year Award three consecutive times (2005, 2006 and 2007).

The Texans won the first five games of the 2008 season before dropping a close game at home to resurgent Ranardrick Phillips Texas A&M(2005-07) Kingsville. The Texans finished 8-3 after dropping two of their last three games. Tarleton was featured on national television on CBS College Sports Network on Thursday, Oct. 30 when the Texans hosted Angelo State, winning 3124.

The 2009 season was one for the record books as the season was highlighted by a double-overtime NCAA Division II playoff victory at Texas A&M-Kingsville in the first round. Kicker Garrett Lindholm nailed a division playoff record 64-yard field goal to tie the game as time expired, and Tarleton’s quarterback Scott Grantham scored from 20 yards out before punching in the two-point conversion for the victory. Tarleton finished the season 10-3 and claimed a share of the LSC championship and the LSC South Division title. Tarleton advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the second time in the program’s history.

After nearly 100 years of Tarleton football action, including 45 as a senior college, the Texans have never been stronger over a longer period of time.

Clearly, the best is yet to come for the Proud Defenders of the Purple and White.

The 1977 Tarleton football team had a reunion during the 2008 season, reminiscing their Sunflower Bowl victory.

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Pat Ballow....................1963-66 Inducted 1980 Ed Pettit........................1964-65 Inducted 1982

Randy Winkler Tarleton’s first senior college player to be taken in the NFL draft (1965)

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Inducted 1997 Steve Fieszel................1975-78 Inducted 1997 Ricky Bush...................1979-82 Inducted 1986 Terry Gambill...............1980-83 Inducted 1998 Dennis Estelle..............1983-84 Inducted 2006 Mike Baskin.................1983-86 Inducted 2002 Gaylon Bowser.............1984-87 Inducted 1999 Danny David................1986-87 Inducted 2001 Robert Ivey...................1986-88 Inducted 2007 Rodney Webb...............1986-89 Inducted 2007 Eric Lugo.....................1987-90 Inducted 2004 Kevin Vickers...............1995-97 Inducted 2008

History

Walter Moegelin...........1964-67 Inducted 1985 Richard Dale Smith......1965-68 Inducted 1980 Harlan Wunsch.............1965-69 Inducted 1982 J.D. McMahon.............1966-68 Inducted 1980 Joe Worsham................1967-70 Inducted 1996 Coach Joe Gillespie......1973-82 Inducted 2000 Johnny Gann................1974-77 Inducted 1994 Taylor Virdell...............1974-77 Inducted 1987

Tally Neal Two-time first team All-America pick who had school-record 613 tackles

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Clifford Funderburk.....1935-36 Inducted 1981 Ernie Pannell................1935-36 Inducted 1983 Jude Smith....................1934-37 Inducted 1980 Tommy Tinker..............1936-38 Inducted 1990 Bobby Cavazos............1949-50 Inducted 1981

James Coble.................1949-50 Inducted 1983 Jack Jones.....................1949-50 Inducted 1980 Lloyd Corder................1949-50 Inducted 1981 Marvin Brown..............1948-50 Inducted 1980 Pence Dacus.................1949-50 Inducted 1980 Carleton “Gene” Hardin....1950-51 Inducted 1993 Webb Bishop................1953-55 Inducted 1980 Gene Ward....................1953-55 Inducted 1987 Jerry Flemmons............1954-56 Inducted 1980 Leon Blakeney.............1955-56 Inducted 1980 Theon Thetford............1955-56 Inducted 1983 Clyde Noonkester.........1956-58 Inducted 1984 Robert Barnett..............1958-59 Inducted 1984 John Riggs....................1960-63 Inducted 1980 Randy Winkler.............1962-66 Inducted 1981

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Henry Todd Served as co-captain of 1934 team that suffered only one defeat

a sophomore and had 127 kills and was second on the team with 314 assists.

As a junior, Markin recorded 93 kills and led the team with 597 assists before leading the team with 723 asssists as a senior with 161 kills.

Allen coached the Texans to a 565-309-3 (a .573 winning percentage) during his years at the helm of the program. The team won two LSC South Division titles and two outright conference championships under his direction.

Allen’s teams also won one TIAA championship and NAIA District 8 crown.

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Inducted 1981 Al Jennings..................1922-26 Inducted 1980 Max Menzies................1923-26 Inducted 1981 Duck Marr....................1925-26 Inducted 1980 Jess Davis.....................1925-29 Inducted 1980 Hugh Wolfe..................1931-33 Inducted 1981 Henry Todd..................1933-35 Inducted 1982

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The football program is well represented in Tarleton’s Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, which was debuted in 1980, currently consists of 123 former Tarleton athletic greats, including 59 former football players and two former football coaches. Here’s a listing (sorted by years played) of the inductees with ties to the football program: Charles Grooms...........1975-78 Player Years 2009 CLASS Inducted to HALL T-Bone Winters............1913-15

Inducted 1985

Three former Tarleton student-athletes and a former coach were be inducted into the Tarleton Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.

Inducted 1980 Charles High................1974-78 Former men’s basketball players Stanley Haedge (1960-64) and Barry Knott Monty Montgomery.....1917-21

Inducted 1985 (1993-95) was joined by from volleyball standout Gina Markin (1988-91) and former Texan baseball head coach Jack Allen (1990-2002) in the newest class Inducted 1982 Tally Neal.....................1975-78 of inductees. The next induction will take place on April 9, 2011.

Heaedge was a four-year starter for the Texans and served as co-captain Bunt Adams..................1917-21 Inducted 1983 for three years. He was awarded the Co-MVP Award after his senior season Inducted 1981 Dan Smalley.................1975-78 and was named the MVP of the Cow-Town Tournament in 1964. He scored 44 points in a single game to set a school record at the time.

He is Tarleton’s Inducted 2005 Roy Hudspeth..............1917-22 10th all-time leading scorer.

Knott played 31 games as a sophomore and averaged 7.7 points and 5.3 Wayne Schumacher......1975-78 Inducted 1980 rebounds per game while averaging .579 from the field. As a junior, he averaged

Inducted 1990 Zelna Compton.............1919-23 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per outing in 27 games. He averaged .549 from the field.

In his senior season, Knott led the tam with 21.9 points and 8.1 rebounds Billy Joe Easter............1975-78 Inducted 1983 per game. He is No. 9 in the career scoring and rebounding categories.

Markin played sparingly as a freshman, but she played in 27 matches as Coach W.J. Wisdom.....1920-35

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Richard Smith

Steve Fieszel

Floyd Beasley

Three Academic All-Americans

James Dearth

J. W. Boren

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Eddie Washington

Derek Thomas

Steve Kelly

Kyle Masters

Paul Williams

Ranardrick Phillips

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1972 Tommy Konz R

1981 Ricky Bush RB

1990 Mike Loveless C

Cliff Watkins

Kert Turner

Olan Coleman

Jeff Parker

Joe Morrison

Jeremy Madkins

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BUDDY FORNES MEMORIAL AWARD

The Buddy Fornes Memorial Award was established after the 1997 season in memory of the late Tarleton coach (1973-82). The award goes annually to the player who embodies the spirit of the type of player that Fornes loved to teach -- a hard-working, dedicated, blue-collar studentathlete.

Year Player Pos. Hometown

1997 Ryan Seward C Goldthwaite

1998 Wade Tanner DE Morton

1999 Chris Chambers WR Hitchcock

2000 Scott Rawlings DT Boyd

2001 Alester Givens RB Los Angeles, Calif.

2002 Derek Thomas DB Jewett

2003 Joe Morrison RB San Francisco, Calif.

2004 Kelby Ledbetter DL Wheeler

2005 Jeff Parker OL Belton

2006 Jeremy Madkins WR Stephenville

2007 Mike Jones OL Houston

2008 Devin Livingston OL San Antonio

2009 Jacob Rowe DE Alvardo

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Mrs. Higgs as a memorial to their son, Lt. John Fielding Higgs.

Lt. Higgs, a former Tarleton student, was co-pilot on a B-17 shot down over Stuttgart, Germany, on May 29, 1944.

Year Player Pos. Hometown 1980 Ricky Bush RB Waco 1981 Ricky Bush RB Waco 1982 Lary Fowler LB Killeen 1983 Terry Gambill DE Garland 1984 Dennis Estelle DB Waco 1985 Vic Routh WR Frisco 1986 Melvin Modesty TE Abilene 1987 Robert “Boo” Jones WR Cleburne 1988 Robert Ivey LB Haskell 1989 Rodney Webb OG Garland 1990 Mike Loveless C Milford 1991 Robert Simpson, Jr. FB Texas City 1992 Jimmy Hering QB McGregor 1993 Clint Jentsch LB New Braunfels 1994 Kevin Vickers QB Liberty Hill 1995 Chad Martinka DB Pflugerville 1996 Chad Martinka DB Pflugerville 1997 Chad Cole QB Pilot Point 1998 Justin McDaniel RB Forney 1999 Trenzio Turner LB Austin 2000 Kevin Wilson DB Edgewood 2001 Micheal Jackson LB Chappel Hill 2002 Olan Coleman RB Waco 2003 Cliff Watkins QB Breckenridge 2004 Courtenay Sanders DB Sweeny 2005 Ranardrick Phillips DB Madison, Fla. 2006 Erick Smith LB Waco 2007 Ranardrick Phillips DB Madison, Fla. 2008 George Murray FB Stephenville 2009 Arthur Buckingham WR Pilot Point

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The John Fielding Higgs Award for Most Valuable Player on the Tarleton football team was established in 1950 by Rufus Higgs, owner-publisher of the Stephenville Daily-Empire, and Year Player Pos. Hometown 1950 Jack Jones E Breckenridge 1951 Charles Goff T McAllen 1952 Franklin Earney HB Breckenridge 1953 Laudie Bitner G Waco 1954 Webb Bishop C Hearne 1955 Jerry Flemmons QB Stephenville 1956 Leon Blakeney G Kermit 1957 Bobby Walls RB Big Lake 1958 Jerry Massingill G Hamilton 1959 Bob Barnett E Hico 1960 Dee Stokes C Austin 1961 Jimmy Eden G San Saba 1962 Dick Rogers RB Breckenridge 1963 John Riggs G Galena Park 1964 Irling Smith G Hurst 1965 Randy Winkler T Belton 1966 J.D. McMahon QB Fort Worth 1967 James Medley C Odessa 1968 J.D. McMahon QB Fort Worth 1969 Harlan Wunsch WR Rosebud 1970 Dan Garrett QB Fort Worth 1971 Johnny Weaver TB Gatesville 1972 Willie Stafford OT Olney 1973 Nickey Miller C Grand Prairie 1974 Blake Edwards LB Vanderbilt 1975 Tally Neal LB San Antonio 1976 Tally Neal LB San Antonio 1977 Taylor Virdell DE Llano 1978 Tally Neal LB San Antonio 1979 Tony Tuck LB Stephenville

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Individual Records 2. 435, Kevin Vickers vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94 3. 420, Chad Cole vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-15-97 4. 417, Chase Sugarek vs. Northeastern St., 10-26-02 5. 412, Kevin Vickers vs. Southwestern KS, 11-12-94 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 3,547, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] 2. 3,411, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] 3. 3,008, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] 4. 2,985, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] 5. 2,882, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] 6. 2,675, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games] 7. 2,638, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] 8. 2,399, Eric Lugo, 1990 [12 games] 9. 2,232, Chase Sugarek, 2002 [11 games] 10. 2,219, J.D. McMahon, 1966 [10 games] Top 3 Careers: 1. 8,203, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games] Yards Per Game Season: 156.0, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 2. 7,267, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games] Total Plays 3. 5,684, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68 Game: 71, J.D. McMahon vs. Angelo games] Career: 94.1, Ricky Bush, 1979-82 State, 10-28-67 [36 games] Top 10 Seasons: Yards Per Game 2-YR Career: 161.8, Derrick Ross, 1. 495, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] Top 4 Seasons: 2004-05 [19 games] 2. 487, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] 1. 300.8, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] 3. 479, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] 2. 295.6, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] 4. 453, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] 3. 262.4, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] Attempts 5. 442, Steve Kelly, 1999 [11 games] Game: 40, Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock 4. 262.0, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] 6. 430, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] Career: 234.4, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 Christian, 11-8-80 7. 402, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games] games] Top 10 Seasons: 8. 370, J.D. McMahon 1966 [9 games] 9. 367, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] 1. 254, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games] 10. 329, Scott Grantham, 2008 [11 games] 2. 249, Ricky Bush, 1981 [10 games] 3. 243, Justin McDaniel, 1998 [11 games] Attempts Top 2 Careers: Game: 60, J.D. McMahon vs. Angelo 1. 1,367, Steve Kelly, 1999-01 [35 games] 4. 236, Derrick Ross, 2005 [9 games] State, 10-28-67; and 60, Dan Garrett vs. Texas 2. 1,156, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games] 5. 232, Jerome Smith, 1999 [11 games] 6. 213, Robert Simpson, 1990 [12 games] A&M-Kingsville, 10-31-70 Top 10 Seasons: 7. 201, Ricky Bush, 1980 [10 games] 1. 437, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] 8. 174, Lamont Randle, 1997 [11 games] RUSHING 2. 416, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] 9. 172, Ricky Bush, 1979 [10 games] Yards Gained 10. 170, Evan Robertson, 2009 [13 games] 3. 398, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] Top 5 Games: 4. 381, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] Career: 720, Ricky Bush, 1979-82 1. 269, Derrick Ross vs. Western N.M., 5. 371, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] [36 games] 9-10-05 6. 367, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games] 2. 260, Derrick Ross vs. N.M. Highlands, 7. 339, Steve Kelly, 1999 [11 games] 8-26-04 8. 316, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] PASSING 3. 223, Gaylon Bowser vs. Bethany, 9. 313, Eric Lugo, 1990 [12 games] Yards Gained 11-21-87 10. 306, Dan Garret, 1970 [9 games] Top 5 Games: 4. 210, Gaylon Bowser vs. Benedictine, 1. 448, Cliff Watkins vs. Northeastern State, Top 3 Careers: 11-22-86 1. 1,136, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games] 10-25-03 TOTAL OFFENSE Yards Gained Game: 477, Kevin Vickers vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 3,577, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] 2. 3,335, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [11 games] 3. 3,411, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] 4. 3,232, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] 5. 3,046, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] 6. 2,943, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] 7. 2,782, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] 8. 2,582, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games] 9. 2,282 Eric Lugo, 1990 [12 games] 10. 2,272, Steve Kelly, 1999 [11 games] Top 3 Careers: 1. 8,621, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games] 2. 7,026, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games] 3. 5,288, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

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5. 206, Ricky Bush vs. Sul Ross State, 11-1-80 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 1,560, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games] 2. 1,512, Derrick Ross, 2005 [9 games] 3. 1,221, Ricky Bush, 1981 [10 games] 4. 1,085, Lamont Randle, 1996 [10 games] 5. 1,024, Roderick Smith, 2008 [11 games] 6. 984, Ricky Bush, 1980 [10 games] 7. 969, Alfred Knox, 1972 [10 games] 8. 920, Robert Simpson, 1990 [12 games] 9. 902, Justin McDaniel, 1998 [11 games] 10. 894, Evan Robertson, 2009 [13 games] Top 3 Careers: 1. 3,389, Ricky Bush, 1979-82 [36 games] 2. 3,183, Roderick Smith, 2006-09 [43 games] 3. 3,072, Derrick Ross, 2004-05 [19 games]

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Individual Records Top 8 Seasons: 1. 1,140, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games] 2. 1,039, Devin Guinn, 2007 [11 games] 3. 996, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [10 games] 4. 954, Colin Yocom, 1994 [10 games] 5. 952, Jeremy Madkins, 2003 [11 games] 6. 950, Harlan Wunsch, 1968 [9 games] 7. 921, Bobby Sutton, 1990 [12 games] 8. 819, Shamarr Prentice, 2007 [10 games] Top 3 Careers: 1. 2,582, Harlan Wunsch, 1967-69 2. 2,566, Will Moody, 2000-03 3. 2,441, Jeremy Madkins, 2003-06 [35 games]

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Yards Per Game Top 10 Seasons: 1. 99.6, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [10 games] 2. 95.4, Colin Yocom, 1994 [10 games] 3. 95.0, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games] 4. 94.5, Devin Guinn, 2007 [11 games] 5. 86.5, Jeremy Madkins, 2003 [11 games] 6. 81.9, Shamarr Prentice, 2007 [10 games] 7. 80.5, Jahmeel Hobson, 2009 [13 games] 8. 78.4, Devin Guinn, 2009 [13 games] 9. 76.8, Bobby Sutton, 1990 [12 games] 10. 73.4, Eric Foreman, 2008 [9 games]

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Receptions Top 3 Games: 1. 16, Ryland Bailey vs. West Texas A&M, 10-29-94 T-2. 15, Harlan Wunsch vs. Ark. Tech, 1020-67 T-2. 15, Alester Givens vs. Midwestern St., 11-3-01 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 70, Devin Guinn, 2010 [13 games] 2. 69, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games] 3. 64, Harlan Wunsch, 1968 T-4. 61, Chris Chambers, 2000 [11 games] T-4. 61,Will Moody, 2002 [11 games] 6. 60, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [10 games] 7. 59, Jeremy Madkins, 2003 [11 games] 8. 58, Alester Givens, 2001 [13 games] T9. 57, Jahmeel Hobson, 2009 [13 games] T9. 57, Devin Guinn, 2007 [11 games] Career: 188, Harlan Wunsch, 1967-69

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Touchdown Passes Game: 7, Kevin Vickers vs. Southwestern Kan.), 11-12-94 Top 9 Seasons: Completions 1. 29, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] Game: 33, Chase Sugarek vs. Northeastern 2. 27, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] State, 10-26-02 T3. 24, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] Top 10 Seasons: T3. 24, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] 1. 276, Richard Bartel, 2006 [10 games] 5. 20, Eric Lugo, 1990 [12 games] 2. 265, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] 6. 19, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] 3. 249, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] 7. 18, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] 4. 220, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] 8. 17, J.D. McMahon, 1968 [9 games] 5. 205, Chad Cole, 1996 [10 games] T9. 16, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games] 6. 191, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] T9. 16, Jimmy Hering, 1992 [10 games] T7. 189, Chad Cole, 1997 [] T9. 16, Richard Bartel, 2006 [10 games] T7. 189, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [] Top 3 Careers: 9. 176, Chase Sugarek, 2002 [] 1. 51, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games] 10. 174, Eric Lugo, 1990 [] 2. 45, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games] Top 3 Careers: 3. 38, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68 1. 622, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games] 38, Scott Grantham, 2007-pres. [22 games] 2. 546, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games] 3. 389, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68 Interceptions Thrown Game: 7, J.D. McMahon vs. Sam Houston Completion Percentage State, 9-28-68 Game: 83.3, Steve Kelly vs. Abilene Worst 9 Seasons: Christian, 10-20-01 [20-24] 1. 21, J.D. McMahon, 1968 [11 games] Top 9 Seasons: 2. 18, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games] 1. 63.3, Chase Sugarek, 2002 [176-278 in 3. 16, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games] 11 games] T4. 15, Kevin Petty, 1983 [9 games] 2. 60.6, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [265-437 in T4. 15, Shelby Wright, 1980 [10 games] 12 games] T4. 15, Greg Edwards, 1979 [10 games] 3. 60.5, Richard Bartel, 2005 [153-253 in 7. 14, Chad Cole, 1998 [11 games] 10 games] 8. 13, Steve Kelly, 1999 [11 games] 4. 60.4, Scott Grantham, 2007 [191-316 in T9. 12, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] 11 games] T9. 12, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games] 5. 59.9, Steve Kelly, 2001 [249-416 in 13 T9. 12, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games] games] Career: 52, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68 6. 58.3, Richard Bartel, 2006 [161-276 in 10 games] 7. 58.2, David Durell, 2004 [107-184 in 7 RECEIVING games] Yards Gained 8. 57.7, Steve Kelly, 2000 [220-381 in 11 Top 5 Games: games] 1. 234, Colin Yocom vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9. 55.6, Eric Lugo, 1990 [174-313 in 12 9-24-94 games] 2. 229, Will Moody vs. Southern Arkansas, Top 3 Careers: 9-6-03 1. 63.9, Chase Sugarek, 2000-02 [191-299 in 3. 227, Ryland Bailey vs. West Texas A&M, 20 games] 10-29-94 2. 60.2, Cliff Watkins, 2002-03 [281-467 in 4. 208, Jeremy Madkins vs. NE Oklahoma, 17 games] 10-25-03 3. 59.4, Richard Bartel, 2005-06 [314-529 in 5. 187, Colin Yocum vs. Prairie View 20 games] A&M, 11-5-94

Preview Staff Players

2. 1,039, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games] 3. 787, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Individual Records Touchdown Receptions Game: 4, Dustin Pleasant vs. Midwestern State, 10-14-06 Top 10 Seasons: T1. 12, Devin Guinn, 2007 [11 games] T1. 12, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [10 games] T3. 10, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games] T3. 10, Damien Jackson, 2001 [13 games] T3. 10, Jeremy Madkins, 2006 [10 games] T6. 8, Devin Guinn, 2009 [13 games] T6. 8, Bobby Sutton, 1990 [12 games] T6. 8, Dustin Pleasant, 2006 [10 games] T6. 8, Pat Bollow, 1966 [9 games] Top 4 Careers: 1. 25, Jeremy Madkins, 2003-06 [35 games] 2. 20, Will Moody, 2000-03 3. 18, Devin Guinn, 2006-pres [31 games] 4. 15, Loften Swint, 1995-98 [41 games]

11-23-04 T-1. 4, Dustin Pleasant vs. Midwestern State, 10-14-06 Season: 1. 22, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games] T2. 15, Roderick Smith, 2008 [11 games] T2. 15, Gaylon Bowser, 1987 [10 games] Top 2 Careers: 1. 39, Roderick Smith, 2006-09 [43 games] 2. 33, Gaylon Bowser, 1984-87 [33 games]

PLACEKICKING Field Goals Attempted Top 3 Games: 1. 6, J.W. Boren vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00 [made 5] T-2. 5, Gale Grant vs. Trinity, 9-30-78 [made 1] T-2. 5, Trampas Wilson vs. East Central, 9-4-93 [made 5] Top 10 Seasons: SCORING 1. 25, J.W. Boren, 2002 [made 17 in Points 11 games] Game: 24, Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin 2. 20, J.W. Boren, 2000 [made 16 in College, 11-14-87 [4 TDs] 11 games]

24, Derrick Ross vs. Northeastern T-3. 19, Gale Grant, 1978 [made 8] State, 10-23-04 [4 TDs]

24, Dustin Pleasant vs. Midwestern T-3. 19, J.W. Boren, 1999 [made 12 in 11 games] State, 10-14-06 [4 TDs] T-3. 19, J.W. Boren, 2001 [made 14 in Top 8 Seasons: 13 games] 1. 134, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games] T6. 18, Garrett Lindholm, 2009 [made 15 2. 94, J.W. Boren, 2001 [13 games] in 13 games] T3. 90, Roderick Smith, 2008 [11 games] T6. 18, Jamie Guin, 2003 [made 15 in 13 T3. 90, J.W. Boren, 2002 [11 games] games] T3. 90, Gaylon Bowser, 1987 [10 games] 6. 88, Garrett Lindholm, 2009 [13 games] T6. 18, Bryan Jones, 1997 [made 9 in 11 games] 7. 86, Robert Simpson, 1990 [12 games] T6. 18, Paul Williams, 2006 [made 14 in 8. 84, Derrick Ross, 2005 [10 games] 10 games] Top 2 Careers: Top 2 Careers: 1. 313, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [46 games] 3. 218, Derrick Ross, 2004-05 [19 games] 1. 83, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [made 59 in 46 games] 2. 47, Paul Williams, 2004-06 [made 40] Touchdowns Quarter: 3, Pat Ballow vs. Sam Houston Field Goals Made State, 10-1-66 Top 2 Games: Top 3 Games: T-1. 4, Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, T-1. 5, Trampas Wilson vs. East Central,

9-4-93 [att. 5] 11-14-87 T-1. 5, J.W. Boren vs. Abilene Christian, T-1. 4, Steve Kelly vs. Eastern N.M.,

10-21-00 [att. 6] 10-13-01 T-1. 4, Derrick Ross vs. Northeastern State, Top 10 Seasons: 120

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1. 18, Paul Williams, 2005 [att. 18 in 9 games] 2. 17, J.W. Boren, 2002 [att. 25 in 11 games] 3. 16, J.W. Boren, 2000 [att. 20 in 11 games] 4. 15, Garrett Lindholm, 2009 [att. 18 in 13 games] T5. 14, J.W. Boren, 2001 [att. 19 in 13 games] T5. 14, Paul Williams, 2006 [att. 18 in 10 games] T7. 12, Garrett Lindholm, 2008 [att. 19 in 11 games] T7. 12, J.W. Boren, 1999 [att. 19 in 11 games] T7. 12, Trampas Wilson, 1993 [att. 15 in 10 games] T7. 12, Shawn Minor, 1990 [att. 15 in 12 games] Top 2 Careers: 1. 59, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [att. 83 in 46 games] 2. 40, Paul Williams, 2004-06 [att. 47 in 29 games] Consecutive Field Goals Made 1. 26, Paul Williams, beginning Oct. 16, 2004 to Sept. 2, 2006 [13 games] PATs Attempted Top 4 Games: T-1. 8, Trampas Wilson vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 [made 8] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01 T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 [made 8] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 10-29-02 [made 8] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 57, J.W. Boren, 2001 [made 52] 2. 48, Jamie Guin, 2003 [made 43] 3. 45, Garrett Lindholm, 2009 [made 43] T4. 43, J.W. Boren, 2002 [made 39] T4. 43, Garrett Lindholm, 2008 [made 43] 6. 41, Stephen Arnold, 2007 [made 41] 7. 38, Paul Williams, 2004 [made 37] 8. 37, Mike Myers, 1987 [made 37]

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History Conference University

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Opponents

PUNTING Punts Game: 12, Gale Grant vs. Sul Ross State, 9-16-78 [523 yards]; and 12, Andy Bell vs.

McMurry, 9-19-81

PUNT RETURNS Yards Returned Game: 117, Sam Scott vs. Trinity, 11-3-79 [4 ret.]

Top 10 Seasons: 1. 340, Nathan Robinson, 2007 [24 ret. in 11 games] 2. 290, Devon Dorris, 1998 [26 ret. in 11 games] 3. 282, Aaron Lucas, 1999 [32 ret. in 11 games] 4. 267, Treeo Gibson, 2005 [20 ret. in 10 games] 5. 237, Lonnie Jones, 1999 [15 ret. in 11 games] 6. 234, Aaron Lucas, 2002 [27 ret. in 11 Yards games] Game: 523, Gale Grant vs. Sul Ross State, 7. 229, Sam Scott, 1979 [14 ret. in 10 9-16-78 [12 attempts] games] Top 10 Seasons: 8. 222, Aaron Lucas, 2000 [29 ret. in 11 1. 2,975, Gale Grant, 1978 [78 attempts] games] 2. 2,885, Ronnie Heller, 1980 [75 attempts] 9. 209, Mike Lanzalaco, 1981 [20 ret. in 10 3. 2,795, Kyle Hopf, 2009 [71 attempts] games] 4. 2,575, Scott Smith, 1985 [64 attempts] 10. 206, Devin Guinn, 2009 [25 ret. in 13 5. 2,574, Todd Sells, 1989 [65 attempts] games] 6. 2,370, Scott Smith, 1984 [61 attempts] Top 4 Careers: 7. 2,363, Brad Couch, 1995 [69 attempts] 1. 858, Aaron Lucas, 1999-02 [111 ret. in 8. 2,288, Kyle Allred, 1991 [63 attempts] 46 games] 9. 22,68, Kyle Allred, 1992 [57 attempts] 2. 550, Bobby Sutton, 1988-90 [71 ret. in 10. 2,251, Paul Williams, 2004 [60 attempts] 34 games] Career: 9,460, Scott Smith, 1983-86 3. 415, Devon Dorris, 1997-98 [44 ret. in [240 attempts in 41 games] 21 games] 4. 391, Robt. ‘Boo’ Jones, 1986-87 [30 ret. in 20 games] Average Top 10 Seasons: 1. 42.0, Todd Sells, 1988 [43-1809 in 9 games] Punt Returns 2. 40.5, Scott Smith, 1986 [48-1946 in 10 games] Game: 9, Aaron Lucas vs. Abilene 3. 40.4, Kyle Hopf, 2007 [38-1534 in 11 games] Christian, 10-23-99 [66 yards] T4. 40.2, Scott Smith, 1985 [64-2575 in 10 Top 10 Seasons: games] 1. 32, Aaron Lucas, 1999 [282 yards in 11 T4. 40.2, Harland Wunsch, 1968 [in 9 games] games] 6. 40.0, Chris Evatt, 2002 [49-1971 in 10 games] 2. 31, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [198 yards in 7. 39.8, Kyle Allred, 1992 [57-2268 in 10 games] 10 games] 8. 39.7, Kyle Hopf, 2008 [38-1510 in 11 games] 3. 30, Bobby Sutton, 1988 [244 yards in 10 9. 39.6, Todd Sells, 1989 [65-2574 in 12 games] games] 10. 39.4, Kyle Hopf, 2009 [71-2795 in 13 games] 4. 29, Aaron Lucas, 2000 [222 yards in 11 Career: 39.4, Scott Smith, 1983-86 [240games] 9460 in 41 games] 5. 27, Aaron Lucas, 2002 [234 yards in 11 games] T6. 26, Devon Dorris, 1998 [290 yards in 11 games]

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PATs Made Top 4 Games: T-1. 8, Trampas Wilson vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 [att. 8] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01 [att. 8] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 [att. 8] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 8-29-02 [att. 8] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 52, J.W. Boren, 2001 [att. 57 in 13 games] 2. 48, Jamie Guin, 2003 [att. 47 in 12 games] 3. 43, Garrett Lindholm, 2009 [att. 45 in 13 games] 4. 42, Garrett Lindholm, 2008 [att. 43 in 11 games] 5. 41, Stephen Arnold, 2007 [att. 41 in 9 games] 6. 39, J.W. Boren, 2002 [att. 43 in 11 games] T7. 37, Paul Williams, 2004 [att. 38 in 11 games] T7. 37, Mike Myers, 1987 [att. 37 in 10 games] 9. 35, Trampas Wilson, 1994 [att. 36 in 10 games] 10. 33, J.W. Boren, 2000 [att. 30 in 11 games] Top 2 Careers: 1. 136, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [att. 148 in 46 games] 2. 89, Paul Williams, 2004-06 [att. 94 in 29 games]

Top 10 Seasons: 1. 78, Gale Grant, 1978 [2975 yards] 2. 75, Ronnie Heller, 1980 [2855 yards] 3. 71, Kyle Hopf, 2009 [2795 yards] 4. 69, Brad Couch, 1995 [2363 yards] 5. 64, Scott Smith, 1985 [2575 yards] T6. 63, Brad Couch, 1997 [2132 yards] T6. 63, Kyle Allred, 1991 [2288 yards] 8. 61, Scott Smith, 1984 [2370 yards] 9. 60, Paul Williams, 2004 [2251 yards] T10. 57, Kyle Allred, 1992 [2268 yards] T10. 57, Scott Smith, 1983 [2145 yards] Career: 240, Scott Smith, 1983-86 [9460 yards in 41 games]

Preview Staff Players

9. 36, Trampas Wilson, 1994 [made 35] 10. 33, Paul Williams, 2006 [made 30] Top 2 Careers: 1. 148, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [made 136 in 46 games] 2. 94, Paul Williams, 2004-06 [made 89 in 29 games]

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Individual Records T6. 26, Ryland Bailey, 1993 [172 yards in 10 games] T8. 25, Devin Guinn, 2009 [260 yards in 13 games] T8. 25, Bobby Sutton, 1990 [158 yards in 12 games] 10. 24, Nathan Robinson, 2007 [340 yards in 11 games] Top 2 Careers: 1. 111, Aaron Lucas, 1999-02 [858 yds in 46 games] 2. 71, Bobby Sutton, 1988-90 [550 yards in 34 games]

T7. 23, Jeffrey Hess, 1993 [491 yards in 10 games] T9. 22, Evan Robertson, 2009 [562 yards in 13 games] T9. 22, Chad Martinka, 1995 [528 yards in 11 games] Career: 66, Chad Martinka, 1992-96 [1607 yards in 38 games]

DEFENSE Interceptions By Top 3 Games: T-1. 3, Craig Wright vs. Sul Ross State, 9-11-82 T-1. 3, Michael Dube vs. East Central, KICKOFF RETURNS 9-1-90 Yards Returned Game: 195, Ricky Bush vs. Austin T-1. 3, Chad Martinka vs. West Texas A&M, 10-12-96 College, 10-13-79 [5 returns] Top 6 Seasons: Top 9 Seasons: T1. 8, Walter Moeglin, 1966 [9 games] 1. 730, Mike Schuelke, 1973 [10 games] T1. 8, Craig Wright, 1982 [9 games] 2. 623, Bobby Sutton, 1988 [10 games] T3. 7, Kevin Pope, 1984 [10 games] 3. 620, Chad Martinka, 1993 [7 games] T3. 7, Lance Trinque, 1982 [9 games] 4. 598, Travis Evans, 2008 [9 games] 5. 6, Michael Dube, 1990 [12 games] 5. 584, Olan Coleman, 2001 [12 games] T6. 5, five players 6. 570, Boo Jones, 1986 [10 games] 7. 562, Evan Robertson, 2009 [13 games] Top 2 Careers: T-1. 14, Lance Trinque, 1979-82 8. 556, Alester Givens, 2000 [11 games] [29 games] 9. 528, Chad Martinka, 1995 [11 games] Career: 1,607, Chad Martinka, 1992-96 T-1. 14, Michael Dube, 1989-92 [41 games]

[66 returns in 38 games] Kick Returns Game: 7, Bobby Sutton vs. Austin College, 10-8-88; and 7, Alester Givens vs.

Angelo State, 11-18-00 [127 yards] Top 10 Seasons: T1. 29, Alester Givens, 2000 [556 yards in 10 games] T1. 29, Aaron Lucas, 2000 [222 yards in 11 games] 3. 27, Bobby Sutton, 1988 [623 yards in 10 games] T4. 25, Olan Coleman, 2001 [584 yards in 11 games] T4. 25, Chad Martinka, 1993 [620 yards in 7 games] 6. 24, Ryland Bailey, 1992 [417 yards in 10 games] T7. 23, Travis Evans, 2008 [598 yards in 9 games] 122

Total Tackles Game: 29, Tally Neal vs. Texas A&MKingsville, 11-1-75 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 170, Tally Neal, 1978 [10 games] 2. 138, Clint Jentsch, 1993 [10 games] 3. 128, Eddy Stiggers, 1984 [10 games] 4. 127, Larry Fowler, 1982 [9 games] 5. 113, Tony Tuck, 1979 [10 games] 6. 112, Larry Fowler, 1982 [9 games] T7. 111, Ken Jones, 2003 [12 games] T7. 111, Dusty Hafer, 1997 [11 games] T7. 111, Dave Ryan, 1980 [10 games] T10. 110, Erick Smith, 2005 [11 games] T10. 110, Dusty Baker, 1989 [12 games] Career: 613, Tally Neal, 1975-1978

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Quarterback Sacks Game: 6, Jeff Edwards vs. Howard Payne, 9-12-87 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 23, Eddie Washington, 1990 [10 games] 2. 19, Terry Gambill, 1982 [9 games] T3. 13, Eddie Washington, 1991 [9 games] T3. 13, Steve Watson, 1981 [10 games] T3. 13, Terry Gambill, 1981 [10 games] 6. 12.5, Jeffrey Smith, 1998 [10 games] T7. 12, Stephen Moseley, 1994 [10 games] T7. 12, Steve Kennedy, 1981 [8 games] 9. 11.5, Aaron Hamilton, 1995 [11 games] 10. 11, John Paul Rodriguez, 1987 [10 games] Career: 36, Eddie Washington, 1990-91 [22 games] Blocked Kicks Top 6 Seasons: 1. 5, Steven Sikes, 1992 [10 games] 2. 4, Steven Sikes, 1994 [10 games] T3. 3, Damian Jackson, 2001 [13 games] T3. 3, Kerry Modawell, 1987 [10 games] T3. 3, Mark Nelson, 1979 [10 games] T6. 2, 11 players Career: 14, Steven Sikes, 1991-94 [40 games] Matt Knicky returns to lead the defense after topping all tacklers in 2009 with 98 total stops.

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Individual Game Highs Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978) Lamont Randle vs. Abilene Christian, 10-26-96 Michael Sampson at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-6-07 Jerome Smith vs. West Texas A&M, 10-9-99 Ricky Bush vs. Austin College, 10-31-81 Ricky Bush vs. McMurry, 9-19-81 Henry Mills vs. Trinity, 9-6-80 Michael Sampson vs. Eastern N.M., 11-21-06 Roderick Smith at Southeastern Oklahoma, 9-8-07 Derrick Ross vs. Southeastern Okla., 10-16-04 Tyrone Foster vs. Sul Ross State, 9-17-83 Justin McDaniel vs. Abilene Christian, 10-24-98 Evan Robertson at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 11-14-09 Henry Mills vs. Trinity, 9-29-79 Michael Sampson vs. Angelo State, 11-4-06 Ricky Bush vs. Sul Ross State, 11-7-81 Robert Simpson vs. Austin College, 9-29-90 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 11-14-87 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 10-24-87 Ricky Bush vs. McMurry, 10-6-79 Travis Evans vs. West Texas A&M, 11-10-07 Roderick Smith at Southwestern Oklahoma, 9-27-08 Lamont Randle vs. Angelo State, 11-1-97 Olan Coleman vs. East Central, 10-5-02 Kevin Haynes vs. McMurry, 9-10-88 Robert Simpson vs. Langston, 10-13-90 Kenneth Bush vs. Austin College, 10-24-87 Jimmy Hering vs. Hardin-Simmons, 10-19-91 Robert Simpson vs. Austin College, 11-11-89 Alester Givens vs. Angelo State, 10-27-01 Eric Shine vs. East Central, 9-25-99 Chuck High vs. Austin College, 10-14-78 Shelby Wright vs. Austin College, 9-9-78 Evan Robertson vs. East Central, 9-12-09 Travis Evans vs. Northeastern State, 9-6-08 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 11-8-86 Ricky Bush vs. Trinity, 9-6-80

Yds 114 114 114 113 112 111 111 110 110 110 109 109 109 109 108 108 108 108 108 107 107 107 106 106 104 104 104 103 102 102 102 101 101 100 100 100

Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978) Roderick Smith vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-18-08 Roderick Smith vs. East Central, 8-25-07 Jerome Smith vs. Abilene Christian, 10-23-99 Roderick Smith vs. Southwestern Okla., 9-30-06 Tyrone Wall vs. Prairie View A&M, 9-23-95 Roderick Smith vs. Angelo State, 10-30-08 Jerome Smith vs. Northwestern St. (La.), 9-18-99 Tyrone Wall vs. West Texas A&M, 10-7-95 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 10-18-86 Gaylon Bowser vs. McMurry, 10-11-86 Roderick Smith at Stephen F. Austin, 9-1-07 Jerome Smith vs. Southwestern Okla., 9-11-99 Robert Simpson vs. Sul Ross State, 9-23-89 Chuck High vs. McMurry, 10-7-78 Derrick Ross vs. East Central, 10-2-04 Robert Simpson vs. McMurry, 9-9-89 Gaylon Bowser vs. Sul Ross State, 10-31-87 Gaylon Bowser vs. McMurry, 11-1-86 Stacy Gilliam vs. McMurry, 11-6-82 Travis Evans at Midwestern State, 10-11-08 Olan Coleman vs. SW Assemblies, 8-29-02 Craig West vs. Prairie View A&M, 9-23-95 Roderick Smith vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-7-06 Derrick Ross vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 9-3-05 Roderick Smith at Angelo State, 10-31-09 Evan Robertson vs. Southwestern Okla., 9-26-09 Travis Evans vs. Midwestern State, 8-13-07 Justin McDaniel vs. Southeastern Okla., 9-13-97 Justin McDaniel vs. Stephen F. Austin, 9-12-98 Deral Henderson vs. Sul Ross State, 10-25-86 Tyrone Foster vs. Tabor, 9-8-84 Olan Coleman vs. Central Oklahoma, 11-16-02 Tyrone Foster vs. Colorado Mines, 9-15-84 Derrick Ross vs. Central Oklahooma, 9-25-04 Jimmy Hering vs. Cameron, 9-12-92 Gaylon Bowser vs. McMurry, 11-7-87

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Yds 143 141 141 141 140 139 136 133 133 133 132 131 131 129 129 128 127 127 126 125 124 122 120 120 119 119 118 118 117 117 116 116 115 115 115 115

Opponents

Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978) Derrick Ross vs. Western New Mexico, 9-10-05 Derrick Ross vs. N.M. Highlands, 8-26-04 Gaylon Bowser vs. Bethany, 11-21-87 Derrick Ross vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-15-05 Gaylon Bowser vs. Benedictine, 11-22-86 Derrick Ross vs. Northeastern State, 9-17-05 Ricky Bush vs. Sul Ross State, 11-1-80 Roderick Smith vs. East Central, 9-12-09 Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 11-8-80 Ricky Bush vs. McMurry, 10-24-81 Justin McDaniel vs. A&M-Commerce,11-14-98 Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 11-14-81 Derrick Ross vs. Abilene Christian, 9-18-04 Lamont Randle vs. Angelo State, 11-2-96 Roderick Smith vs. Northeastern State, 9-6-08 Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 10-4-80 Roderick Smith vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 9-9-06 Derrick Ross vs. Northeastern State, 10-23-04 Derrick Ross vs. Southwestern Okla., 11-6-04 Derrick Ross vs. A&M-Commerce, 9-4-04 Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 10-27-79 Lamont Randle vs. East Central, 9-21-96 Olan Coleman vs. N.M.Highlands, 9-5-02 Will Rogers vs. West Texas A&M, 10-7-00 Chuck High vs. Austin College, 9-9-78 Michael Sampson vs. Midwestern State, 10-14-06 Lamont Randle vs. West Texas A&M, 10-12-96 Ricky Bush vs. Trinity, 11-3-79 Derrick Ross vs. West Texas A&M, 10-30-04 Michael Sampson vs. Abliene Christian, 10-28-06 Olan Coleman vs. Angelo State, 9-14-02 Lamont Randle vs. Midwestern State, 11-8-97 Tyrone Wall vs. Abilene Christian, 10-24-98 Roderick Smith at East Central, 9-13-08 Lamont Randle vs. Midwestern State, 9-5-96 Roderick Smith vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 9-23-06

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Yds 269 260 223 212 210 206 206 204 201 199 195 193 190 188 187 185 182 182 179 177 175 171 170 169 168 167 165 165 159 157 154 153 148 144 144 143

Preview Staff Players

100-yard rushing games

History Conference

Roderick Smith is the Tarleton career touchdown leader with 39 career trips into the endzone from 2006-09.

University

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Yds 448 435 420 417 412 394 393 384 382 380 374 370 370 365 358 356 353 353 352 348 345 345 342 341 336 332 332 331 330 324 323 320 317 316 313 312 310 308

Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978)

Cliff Watkins vs. Northeastern State, 10-25-03

Kevin Vickers vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94

Chad Cole vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-15-97 Chase Sugarek vs. Northeastern State,10-26-02 Kevin Vickers vs. Southwestern Okla., 11-12-94

Steve Kelly vs. Harding, 9-2-00

Cliff Watkins vs. West Texas A&M, 11-1-03 Scott Grantham vs. Abilene Christian, 10-27-07

Cliff Watkins vs. SE Oklahoma, 10-18-03

Cliff Watkins vs. East Central, 10-4-03

Kevin Vickers vs. Angelo State, 10-1-94

Richard Bartel vs. West Texas A&M, 11-11-06

Steve Kelly vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 9-29-01 Steve Kelly vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 9-22-01

Chad Cole vs. Central Okla., 11-9-96

Cliff Watkins vs. Sam Houston State, 10-9-03 Scott Grantham vs. Midwestern State, 10-10-09

Steve Kelly vs. Western N.M., 9-9-00 Scott Grantham at Eastern New Mexico, 10-17-09

Richard Bartel vs. Texas State, 9-2-06 Scott Grantham at Eastern New Mexico, 10-20-07

Steve Kelly vs. Midwestern State, 11-3-01

Chad Cole vs. Angelo State, 11-2-96

Steve Kelly vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-13-01

Steve Kelly vs. Angelo State, 11-18-00

Steve Kelly vs. UC Davis, 11-23-01

Chad Cole vs. Harding, 9-20-97

Scott Grantham at Angelo State, 11-3-07

Steve Kelly vs. East Central, 9-25-99

Chad Cole vs. Central Okla., 9-27-97

Chad Cole vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-14-98

Kevin Vickers vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94

Scott Grantham vs. West Texas A&M, 11-7-09

Chad Cole vs. West Texas A&M, 10-12-96

Chad Cole vs. Midwestern State, 11-8-97

Kevin Vickers vs. Southern Arkansas, 9-17-94 Scott Grantham at Central Oklahoma, 9-19-09 Richard Bartel vs. Northeastern State, 9-17-05

307 307 306 303 303 300 298 296 295 294 293 292 292 287 287 286 282 280 280 278 277 275 270 268 267 263 256 255 255 255 253 253 251 249 244 243 243 240 237

Cliff Watkins vs. A&M-Kingsville, 9-27-03 Jimmy Hering vs. Ark.-Monticello, 11-7-92 Eric Lugo vs. Howard Payne, 10-27-90 Chase Sugarek vs. East Central, 10-5-02 Kevin Vickers vs. Midwestern State, 9-10-94 Kevin Vickers vs. Southeastern Okla., 9-3-94 Steve Kelly vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-13-99 Scott Grantham at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-14-09 Cliff Watkins vs. SW Oklahoma, 11-8-03 Kevin Vickers vs. West Texas A&M, 10-29-94 Scott Grantham at Southeastern Oklahoma, 9-8-07 Scott Grantham vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-18-08 Chase Sugarek vs. West Texas A&M, 11-2-02 Chad Cole vs. Eastern N.M., 10-19-96 Eric Lugo vs. West Texas A&M, 9-15-90 Chad Cole vs. Southeastern Okla., 9-14-96 Scott Grantham vs. Southwestern Oklahoma, 9-29-07 Chad Cole vs. Harding, 9-19-98 Chad Cole vs. East Central, 9-21-96 Steve Kelly vs. Southeastern Okla., 9-23-00 Steve Kelly vs. Abilene Christian, 10-20-01 Chad Cole vs. Midwestern State, 11-7-98 Steve Kelly vs. Midwestern State, 11-6-99 Richard Bartel vs. Midwestern State, 10-14-06 Steve Kelly vs. Langston, 9-1-01 Eric Lugo vs. Sul Ross State, 9-23-89 Scott Grantham at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-3-09 Chad Cole vs. Central Okla., 9-26-98 Chad Cole vs. Abilene Christian, 10-25-97 Eric Lugo vs. Midwestern State, 11-4-89 Scott Grantham vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 9-22-07 David Durell vs. Northeastern State, 10-23-04 Steve Kelly vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00 Chase Sugarek vs.Southwestern Okla., 11-9-02 Chad Cole vs. Angelo State, 10-31-98 Steve Kelly vs. Angelo State, 10-27-01 Eric Lugo vs. St. Mary’s, 11-17-90 Steve Kelly vs. Eastern N.M., 10-14-00 David Druell vs. West Texas A&M, 10-30-04

236 232 231 230 230 230 229 226 226 226 225 223 222 222 222 220 216 215 215 214 212 212 212 210 210 209 208 208 206 205 205 204 203 203 202 201 200

Scott Grantham turned in 20 200-yard passing games in his three-year career at Tarleton.

Grantham is tied for No. 3 in career touchdown passes thrown with 38. He led the Texans to a 27-8 record while at the control of the purple and white offense.

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Individual Game Highs

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Scott Grantham vs. Central Oklahoma, 9-20-08 Chad Cole vs. Eastern N.M., 10-18-97 Scott Grantham vs. West Texas A&M, 11-10-07 Richard Bartel vs. Midwestern State, 10-8-05 Steve Kelly vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 11-10-01 Jimmy Hering vs. East Central, 9-5-92 Eric Lugo vs. Sul Ross State, 11-10-90 David Durell vs. Southwestern Oklahoma, 11-6-04 Steve Kelly vs. A&M-Kingsville, 9-30-00 Steve Kelly vs. Angelo State, 10-30-99 Scott Grantham vs. Midwestern State, 10-13-07 Chad Cole vs. Midwestern State, 9-5-96 Cliff Watkins vs. Southern Arkansas, 9-6-03 Nick Lucero vs. Prairie View A&M, 9-23-95 David Zunker vs. East Central, 9-4-93 Scott Grantham at Stephen F. Austin, 9-1-07 Chad Cole vs. Southeastern Okla., 9-13-97 Kevin Vickers vs. Hardin-Simmons, 10-18-93 Steve Bean vs. Lubbock Christian, 9-18-82 Steve Kelly vs. Southwestern Okla., 9-16-00 Scott Grantham vs. Angelo State, 10-30-08 Cliff Watkins vs. Abilene Christian, 9-20-03 Cliff Watkins vs. A&M-Kingsville, 11-22-03 Steve Kelly vs. West Texas A&M, 10-9-99 Kevin Dorn vs. Austin College, 11-9-85 Scott Grantham at Midwestern State, 10-11-08 Richard Bartel vs. Angelo State, 10-29-05 Eric Lugo vs. East Central, 9-1-90 Scott Grantham at Angelo State, 10-31-09 Chad Cole vs. N.M. Highlands, 9-3-98 Greg Edwards vs. Lubbock Christian, 9-22-79 Kevin Talley vs. Austin College, 10-8-88 Kevin Dorn vs. Sul Ross State, 10-27-84 Bill Bayless vs. Austin College, 10-31-81 Chase Sugarek vs. Angelo State, 9-14-02 Richard Bartel vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-15-05 David Zunker vs. Abilene Christian, 10-23-93

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Jason Poston vs. Northwestern Okla., 10-24-92 Jeremy Madkins vs. West Texas A&M, 11-5-05 Boo Jones vs. Evangel, 10-3-87 Eric Foreman vs. Angelo State, 10-30-08 Steven Kendall vs. Abilene Christian, 10-25-97 Devin Guinn at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-3-09 Jamie Martin vs. East Central, 9-21-96 Bobby Sutton vs. Midwestern State, 11-4-89 Devin Guinn at Central Oklahoma, 9-19-09 Alester Givens vs. Midwestern State, 11-3-01 K.J. Kennard vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00 Jahmeel Hobson at Central Oklahoma, 9-19-09 Dustin Pleasant vs. Midwestern State, 11-14-06 Bobby Sutton vs. Langston, 10-13-90 James Dearth vs. Midwestern State, 11-7-98 Steven Kendall vs. Harding, 9-20-97 Rush Shirley vs. Howard Payne, 10-27-90 Damien Jackson vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01 Dayne Albright vs. Harding, 9-19-98 Kevin Vickers vs. Ark.-Monticello, 11-7-92 Jahmeel Hobson vs. West Texas A&M, 11-7-09 Will Moody vs. Central Oklahoma, 11-15-03 Shamarr Prentice at Eastern N.M., 10-20-07 K.J. Kennard vs. Western N.M., 9-9-00 Derek Grimes vs. East Central, 9-25-99 Loften Swint vs. Midwestern State, 11-8-97 Melvin Modesty vs. Austin College, 11-9-85 Dustin Pleasant vs. Texas State, 9-2-06 Derek Grimes vs. Angelo State, 10-30-99 Arthur Buckingham vs. Midwestern State, 10-10-09 Devin Guinn vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 8-27-09 Lattrell Davis, vs. A&M-Kingsville, 9-27-03 Chris Chambers vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-13-99 Ryland Bailey vs. Eastern N.M., 10-15-94 Devin Guinn vs. West Texas A&M, 11-10-07 Loften Swint vs. Eastern N.M., 10-17-98 Bobby Sutton vs. Midwestern State,11-3-90 Chris Daniels vs. Midwestern State, 9-11-04 Loften Swint vs. East Central, 9-21-96 Dorian Williams vs. 9-20-08 Will Moody vs. West Texas A&M, 11-1-03 Loften Swint vs. Angelo State, 11-2-96 Kevin Benjamin vs. Northeastern State, 9-11-93

all-time longest plays Pass: 95 yards, Chad Cole to Colin Yocom vs. Central Oklahoma, 11-9-96 Field Goal: 54 yards, Vince Oldag vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-29-83 Kickoff Return: 99 yards, Ricky Bush vs. Austin College, 10-13-79; and Olan Coleman vs.

Southeastern Oklahoma, 9-22-01 Interception Return: 88 yards, Charles Davis vs. Central Oklahoma, 11-16-02 Fumble Return: 85 yards, Ken Jones vs. Sam Houston State, 10-9-03 Punt: 76 yards, Scott Smith vs. Austin College, 11-12-83

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Punt Return: 100 yards, Justin Parson vs. Central Oklahoma, 11-15-03

Date Team Result 11-11-61 Corpus Christi.............................Won, 29-8 10-20-62 Henderson State.......................Won, 14-12 11-9-63 McMurry College.......................Won, 29-13 11-21-64 Southwestern Okla......................Won, 31-0 10-30-65 McMurry College........................... Lost, 3-0 11-12-66 Angelo State................................Won, 44-8 11-11-67 East Central................................ Lost, 28-0 10-26-68 Arkansas Tech........................... Lost, 17-14 10-11-69 Sul Ross State.......................... Lost, 41-21 10-24-70 Howard Payne........................... Lost, 38-21 11-6-71 McMurry College.......................Won, 24-21 10-21-72 Howard Payne........................... Lost, 20-16 10-13-73 Sam Houston State....................... Lost, 7-6 10-26-74 Howard Payne............................. Lost, 41-6 10-18-75 Sam Houston State................... Lost, 40-16 11-6-76 Sul Ross State.......................... Lost, 33-29 10-15-77 Southeastern Okla..................... Lost, 19-10 10-21-78 Sul Ross State............................Won, 35-3 10-27-79 Lubbock Christian.......................Won, 36-6 10-18-80 McMurry...................................... Lost, 28-0 10-31-81 Austin College........................... Lost, 30-21 11-6-82 McMurry......................................Won, 12-3 10-29-83 Eastern New Mexico................... Lost, 21-6 10-27-84 Sul Ross State..........................Won, 37-14 11-2-85 McMurry....................................Won, 44-19 10-11-86 McMurry....................................Won, 21-14 10-10-87 Sul Ross State..........................Won, 20-16 10-22-88 Howard Payne...........................Won, 31-14 10-14-89 McMurry....................................Won, 28-10 10-20-90 Hardin-Simmons.........................Won, 27-7 10-5-91 Southwestern (Kan.)...................Won, 18-7 10-24-92 Northwestern State...................Won, 35-17 10-16-93 Hardin-Simmons.......................Won, 44-37 10-29-94 West Texas A&M....................... Lost, 59-33 11-4-95 Central Oklahoma....................... Lost, 47-0 10-26-96 Abilene Christian....................... Lost, 20-10 10-18-97 Eastern New Mexico................. Lost, 26-20 10-24-98 Abilene Christian.......................Won, 33-31 10-16-99 Eastern New Mexico................. Lost, 27-13 10-21-00 Abilene Christian.......................Won, 15-13 10-13-01 Eastern New Mexico.................Won, 55-14 10-19-02 Southeastern Oklahoma...........Won, 62-31 10-25-03 Northeastern Oklahoma............Won, 48-44 10-16-04 Southeastern Oklahoma...........Won, 32-27 10-22-05 Abilene Christian......................... Lost, 18-7 10-21-06 Eastern New Mexico...................Won, 48-0 10-27-07 Abilene Christian....................... Lost, 70-63 10-18-08 Eastern New Mexico.................Won, 42-21 10-24-09 Abilene Christian.........................Won, 13-6 Homecoming Record in 1960s...................... 5-4 Homecoming Record in 1970s...................... 3-7 Homecoming Record in 1980s...................... 7-3 Homecoming Record in 1990s...................... 5-5 Homecoming Record in 2000s...................... 8-2 Overall Homecoming Record since 1961.... 28-21

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Run: 85 yards, Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 1981

History

2009 Review

Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978) Colin Yocom vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94 Will Moody vs. Southern Arkansas, 9-6-03 Ryland Bailey vs. West Texas A&M, 10-29-94 Jeremy Madkins vs. NE Oklahoma, 10-25-03 Jahmeel Hobson at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 11-14-09 Colin Yocom vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 Shamarr Pretnice vs. Abilene Christian, 10-27-07 Dana Holcomb vs. Austin College, 10-8-88 Colin Yocom vs. Central Okla., 11-9-96 Jahmeel Hobson at Eastern New Mexico, 10-17-09 Shamarr Prentice at Southeastern Okla., 9-8-07 Colin Yocom vs. Angelo State, 10-1-94 Devin Guinn vs. West Texas A&M, 11-7-09 Bobby Sutton vs. Howard Payne, 10-27-90 Ryland Bailey vs. Southwestern, 11-12-94 Chris Chambers vs. Harding, 9-2-00 Loften Swint vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-15-97 Jeremy Madkins vs. Northeastern State, 9-17-05 Devin Guinn vs. Southwestern Oklahoma, 9-29-07 Will Moody vs. Sam Houston State, 10-9-03 Colin Yocom vs. Southeastern Okla., 9-14-96 Boo Jones vs. McMurry, 11-1-86 Jahmeel Hobson vs. Abilene Christian, 10-24-09 Blake Bryant vs. Austin College, 10-8-88 Devin Guinn vs. East Central, 8-25-07 Bobby Sutton vs. East Central, 9-1-90 Colin Yocom vs. Prairie View A&M, 9-23-95 Jamie Martin vs. Southwestern Okla., 11-12-94 Will Moody vs. Southeastern Okla., 10-19-02 Shamarr Prentice vs. Southwestern Okla., 9-29-07 Jeremy Madkins vs. Abilene Christian, 10-28-06 Devin Guinn vs. Abilene Christian, 10-27-07 Devin Guinn vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 9-22-07 Jeremy Madkins vs. West Texas A&M, 11-1-03 K.J. Kennard vs. Harding, 9-2-00 Melvin Modesty vs. Sul Ross State, 10-27-84 Will Moody vs. West Texas A&M, 11-2-02 Devin Guinn at Angelo State, 10-31-09 Jeremy Madkins vs. SE Oklahoma, 10-18-03 Eric Foreman vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-18-08 Will Moody vs. Northeastern State, 10-26-02 Chris Chambers vs. Midwestern State, 11-6-99 James Dearth vs. Angelo State, 10-31-98

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Yds 234 229 227 208 188 187 180 179 178 170 162 162 161 158 152 150 149 147 146 146 145 145 144 143 141 141 139 137 135 133 133 132 131 131 131 131 130 129 128 127 125 124 123

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Team Records TOTAL OFFENSE Total Yards Game: 648, vs. Angelo State, 11-2-96 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 5,659, 2003 [12 games] 2. 5,432, 2001 [13 games] 3. 5,021, 2009 [13 games] 4. 4,634, 1990 [12 games] 5. 4,416, 2000 [11 games] 6. 4,364, 1994 [10 games] 7. 4,341, 2002 [11 games] 8. 4,263, 1995 [11 games] 9. 4,225, 2005 [11 games] 10. 4,220, 1997 [11 games] Total Plays Game: 102, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-12-96 Top 10 Seasons: T1. 901, 2003 [12 games] T1. 901, 2001 [13 games] T1. 901, 1991 [12 games] 4. 857, 2009 [13 games] 5. 835, 1989 [12 games] 6. 785, 2004 [11 games] 7. 774, 2000 [11 games] 8. 766, 1998 [11 games] 9. 763, 1997 [11 games] 10. 754, 1994 [10 games] RUSHING Yards Gained Game: 406, vs. N.M. Highlands, 8-26-04 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 2,361, 1989 [12 games] 2. 2,190, 2004 [11 games] 3. 2,182, 1986 [10 games] 4. 2,153, 1987 [10 games] 5. 2,059, 2008 [11 games] 6. 2,010, 1991 [12 games] 7. 1,956, 2005 [11 games] 8. 1,931, 2007 [11 games] 9. 1,863, 2009 [13 games] 10. 1,831, 1988 [10 games] Attempts Game: 74, vs. Austin College, 9-9-78 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 549, 1991 [12 games] 2. 547, 1989 [12 games] 3. 493, 1979 [10 games] 4. 484, 2004 [11 games] 5. 477, 1987 [10 games] 6. 462, 2001 [13 games] 7. 461, 1988 [10 games] 8. 452, 1999 [11 games] 126

9. 443, 1986 [10 games] T10. 440, 2009 [13 games] T10. 440, 1985 [10 games] PASSING Yards Gained Game: 475, vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94 Top 4 Seasons: 1. 3,996, 2003 [12 games] 2. 3,659, 2001 [13 games] 3. 3,424, 1994 [10 games] 4. 3,158, 2009 [13 games] 5. 3,043, 2007 [11 games] 6. 2,802, 1997 [11 games] 7. 2,723, 2000 [11 games] 8. 2,624, 1991 [12 games] 9. 2,570, 1996 [10 games] 10. 2,547, 2002 [11 games] Yards Per Game Top 10 Seasons: 1. 342.4, 1994 [10 games] 2. 333.0, 2003 [12 games] 3. 281.5, 2001 [13 games] 4. 276.6, 2007 [11 games] 5. 254.7, 1997 [11 games] 6. 247.5, 2000 [11 games] 7. 242.9, 2009 [13 games] 8. 231.5, 2002 [11 games] 9. 218.7, 1991 [12 games] 10. 205.4, 1998 [11 games] Attempts Game: 61, vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-31-70 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 482, 2003 [12 games] 2. 463, 1969 [10 games] 3. 439, 2001 [13 games] 4. 430, 1994 [10 games] 5. 417, 2009 [13 games] 6. 390, 2000 [11 games] 7. 382, 1997 [11 games] 8. 369, 1995 [11 games] 9. 352, 1991 [12 games] 10. 351, 1998 [11 games] Completions Game: 34, vs. Northeastern State, 10-26-02 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 290, 2003 [12 games] 2. 264, 2001 [13 games] 3. 225, 2000 [11 games] 4. 214, 1994 [10 games]

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5. 213, 2009 [13 games] 6. 200, 2002 [11 games] T7. 197, 2007 [11 games] T7. 197, 1997 [11 games] 9. 193, 1990 [12 games] 10. 175, 2005 [11 games] Percentage 1. 62.3, 2002 [11 games] T2. 60.2, 2007 [11 games] T2. 60.2, 2003 [12 games] 4. 60.1, 2001 [13 games] 5. 58.9, 2005 [11 games] 6. 57.7, 2000 [11 games] 7. 56.5, 1987 [10 games] T8. 54.8, 2004 [11 games] T8. 54.8, 1991 [12 games] 10. 54.6, 2008 [11 games] Touchdowns 1. 32, 2003 [12 games] 2. 31, 2001 [13 games] 3. 27, 1994 [10 games] 4. 25, 2007 [11 games] 5. 23, 1991 [12 games] T6. 19, 2009 [13 games] T6. 19, 2000 [11 games] 8. 18, 1992 [10 games] 9. 17, 1997 [11 games] 10. 16, 2002 [11 games] MOST PENALTIES Game: 18, vs. Sul Ross St., 11-10-90 [187 yards] Season: 97, 1994 [857 yards in 10 games] SCORING Points Game: 70, vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94

[Won 70-20] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 478, 2001 [13 games] 2. 409, 2007 [11 games] 3. 406, 2009 [13 games] 4. 403, 2003 [12 games] 5. 402, 2002 [11 games] 6. 336, 2008 [11 games] 7. 335, 1991 [12 games] 8. 325, 1994 [10 games] 9. 322, 2004 [11 games] 10. 312, 2000 [11 games] Both Teams: 123, vs. Abilene Christian,

10-27-07 [Lost 70-63] Margin of Victory: 62, vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 [Won 62-0]

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RETURNS Punt Return Yards Top 10 Seasons: 1. 464, 1979 [10 games] 2. 405, 2002 [11 games] 3. 370, 2005 [11 games] 4. 366, 2007 [11 games] 5. 298, 2003 [12 games] 6. 294, 1999 [11 games] 7. 290, 1998 [11 games] 8. 288, 2009 [13 games] 9. 281, 1994 [10 games] 10. 273, 1995 [11 games]

History Conference University

Yards Game: 469, vs. Eastern N.M., 10-15-94 [12 punts] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 2855, 1980 [11 games, 75 punts] 2. 2814, 1998 [11 games, 84 punts] 3. 2812, 2009 [13 games, 74 punts] 4. 2575, 1985 [10 games, 64 punts] 5. 2574, 1989 [12 games, 27 punts] 6. 2481, 2007 [11 games, 38 punts] 7. 2439, 1979 [10 games, 69 punts] 8. 2419, 1981 [10 games]

FIRST DOWNS First Downs Game: 33, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-12-96

[14 rush, 16 pass, 3 penalty]

33, vs. Northeastern State, 10-23-04

[16 rush, 15 pass, 2 penalty] Top 2 Seasons: 1. 283, 2003 [12 games] 2. 278, 2001 [13 games] 3. 253, 1991 [12 games] 4. 243, 2007 [11 games] 5. 237, 2004 [11 games] 6. 231, 2009 [13 games] 7. 217, 1994 [10 games] 8. 214, 2000 [11 games] 9. 214, 1989 [12 games] 10. 211, 2005 [11 games]

Kickoff Return Yards 1. 1312, 1995 [11 games] 2. 1244, 1993 [10 games] 3. 1112, 2007 [11 games] 4. 935, 2008 [11 games]

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PATs Made Top 4 Games: T-1. 8, vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 [att. 9] T-1. 8, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01 [att. 8] T-1. 8, vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 [att. 8] T-1. 8, vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 10-19-02 [att. 8]

PUNTING Punts Game: 12, vs. Eastern N.M., 10-15-94 [469 yds] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 84, 1998 [11 games, 2814 yards] 2. 75, 1980 [10 games, 2855 yards] 3. 74, 2009 [13 gaems, 2812 yards] 4. 72, 1995 [11 games, 2404 yards] 5. 70, 1981 [10 games, 2419 yards] 6. 69, 1979 [10 games, 2439 yards] 7. 65, 1999 [11 games, 2240 yards] T8. 64, 1985 [10 games, 2575 yards] T8. 64, 1991 [10 games, 2288 yards] T10. 63, 2004 [11 games, 2325 yards] T10. 63, 1997 [12 games, 2296 yards]

Average Game: 50.2, vs. McMurry, 10-12-85 [5-251] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 41.0, 1988 [10 games, 45-1855] 2. 40.9, 1986 [11 games, 58-2370] 3. 40.5, 1986 [11 games, 58-2370] 4. 40.4, 2007 [11 games, 38-2481] T5. 40.2, 2002 [11 games, 49-1971] T5. 40.2, 1985 [10 games, 64-2575] 7. 39.7, 2008 [11 games, 38-1510] 8. 39.6, 1989 [12 games, 65-2574] 9. 38.8, 1984 [10 games, 61-2370] 10. 38.1, 1992 [10 games, 60-2283]

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Field Goals Attempted Game: 6 vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00

[made 5] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 25, 2002 [made 17 in 11 games] T2. 22, 2007 [made 15 in 11 games] T2. 22, 2005 [made 20 in 11 games] T2. 22, 1997 [made 12 in 11 games] T5. 20, 2009 [made 16 in 13 games] T5. 20, 2000 [made 16 in 11 games] T5. 20, 1999 [made 12 in 11 games] T8. 19, 2008 [made 12 in 11 games] T8. 19, 2001 [made 14 in 13 games] T10. 18, 2004 [made 13 in 11 games] T10. 18, 2003 [made 10 in 12 games]

PATs Attempted Game: 9, vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 [md. 8] Top 10 Seasons: 1. 57, 2001 [13 games] 2. 52, 2007 [11 games] 3. 48, 2003 [12 games] T4. 43, 2003 [12 games] T4. 43, 2008 [11 games] T4. 43, 2002 [11 games] T7. 38, 2004 [11 games] T7. 38, 1994 [10 games] 9. 37, 1987 [10 games] 10. 36, 1997 [11 games]

9. 2404, 1995 [11 games, 72 punts] 10. 2370, 1984 [10 games, 61 punts]

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PLACEKICKING Field Goals Made Game: 5, vs. East Central, 9-4-93 [att. 5]; and 5, vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00 [att. 6] Top 8 Seasons: T1. 17, 2002 [att. 25 in 11 games] T1. 17, 2005 [att. 18 in 10 games] T3. 16, 2009 [att. 20 in 13 games] T3. 16, 2000 [att. 20 in 11 games] 5. 15, 2007 [att. 22 in 11 games] 6. 14, 2001 [att. 19 in 13 games] 7. 13, 2004 [att. 18 in 11 games] T8. 12, five players

Top 3 Seasons: 1. 52, 2001 [13 games] 2. 50, 2007 [11 games] 3. 46, 2009 [13 games] 4. 43, 2003 [12 games] 5. 42, 2008 [11 games] 6. 39, 2002 [11 games] T7. 37, 2004 [11 games] T7. 37, 1987 [10 games] 9. 32, 2005 [11 games] 10. 29, 1988 [10 games]

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Touchdowns Game: 10, vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 Top 3 Seasons: 1. 63, 2001 [13 games] 2. 54, 2003 [12 games] 3. 52, 2007 [11 games] T4. 51, 2009 [13 games] T4. 51, 1994 [10 games] 5. 49, 2002 [11 games] 6. 45, 1994 [10 games] T7. 43, 2008 [11 games] T7. 43, 1991 [12 games] 9. 40, 2004 [11 games] 10. 38, 2000 [11 games]

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Team Records 5. 903, 2009 [13 games] 6. 814, 2001 [13 games] 7. 811, 2004 [11 games] 8. 736, 1986 [10 games] 9. 710, 1994 [10 games] 10. 685, 1998 [11 games] TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest Total Yards Allowed Game: minus-38, vs. Baptist Christian, 914-74 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 988, 1978 [10 games] 2. 2101, 1982 [9 games] 3. 2356, 1979 [10 games] 4. 2445, 1988 [10 games] 5. 2474, 1983 [9 games] 6. 2503, 1981 [10 games] 7. 2608, 1980 [10 games] 8. 2771, 1984 [10 games] 9. 2983, 2008 [11 games] 10. 3014, 1991 [10 games] Fewest Points Allowed Per Game: 4.4, 1978 Season: 1. 40, 1978 [10 games] 2. 123, 1988 [10 games] 3. 130, 1982 [9 games] 4. 136, 1984 [10 games] 5. 149, 1979 [10 games] 6. 150, 1987 [10 games] 7. 156, 1983 [9 games] 8. 162, 1991 [12 games] 9. 171, 1986 [10 games] 10. 173, 1980 [10 games]

Most Points Allowed Game: 68, vs. Valdosta State, 10-9-93 [Lost 68-10] Season: 425, 1995 [11 games] Blocked Punts Season: 8, 2001 [13 games] RUSHING DEFENSE Fewest Yards Allowed Game: minus-75, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-31-92 Season: 1. 158, 1978 [10 games] 2. 705, 1982 [9 games] 3. 950, 1988 [10 games] 4. 1065, 2005 [11 games] T5. 1137, 1983 [9 games] T5. 1137, 1981 [10 games] 7. 1184, 1991 [12 games] 8. 1194, 1987 [10 games] 9. 1232, 1979 [10 games] 10. 1284, 1986 [10 games] PASSING DEFENSE Fewest Yards Allowed Game: 19, vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 830, 1978 [10 games] 2. 1124, 1979 [10 games] 3. 1141, 1980 [10 games] 4. 1264, 1991 [10 games] 5. 1337, 1983 [9 games] 6. 1366, 1981 [10 games] 7. 1396, 1982 [9 games]

Most Yards Allowed in a Game

By Rush: 466, vs. Sam Houston State, 1019-74

By Pass: 473, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-2994 Total: 674, vs. Abilene Christian, 11-8-75 Most Yards Allowed in a Season 1. 4477, 2009 [13 games] 2. 4403, 1997 [11 games] 3. 4204, 2001 [13 games] 4. 4179, 1995 [11 games] 5. 4166, 1993 [10 games] 6. 4132, 1994 [10 games] 7. 4011, 2003 [12 games] 8. 3998, 2004 [11 games] 9. 3872, 2007 [11 games] 10. 3840, 1998 [11 games]

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8. 1462, 1984 [10 games] 9. 1492, 1989 [12 games] 10. 1495, 1988 [10 games] Interceptions By Top 2 Games: 1. 7, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01 2. 6, vs. Sul Ross State, 10-6-84 Top 10 Seasons: 1. 23, 1987 [12 games] T2. 22, 1984 [10 games] T2. 22, 1982 [9 games] T2. 22, 1981 [10 games] T2. 22, 1979 [10 games] T6. 20, 2009 [13 games] T6. 20, 2001 [13 games] T8. 18, 1991 [12 games] T8. 18, 1986 [10 games] 10. 17, 1989 [12 games] SACKS Total Sacks Top 10 Seasons: 1. 59, 1981 [10 games] 2. 55, 1991 [12 games] 3. 44, 1986 [10 games] 4. 40, 1991 [10 games] 5. 39, 1992 [10 games] T6. 38, 1998 [11 games] T6. 38, 1982 [9 games] 8. 37, 1979 [10 games] 9. 36, 1985 [10 games] T10. 34, 2002 [11 games] T10. 34, 1980 [10 games]

Brandon Johnson returns for the 2010 season to help lead one of the strongest defensive backfields in the Lone Star Conference.

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Garrett Lindholm is picked up off the Texas A&M-Kingsville stadium turf after nailing a 64-yard field goal to break a school record as well as a NCAA Division II playoff record, sending the first round playoff game into overtime last season. Tarleton went on to win the double-overtime contest, 57-56.

Texan Football Opponents 2009 Review History Conference University

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Yearly Stat Leaders Rushing

Receiving

Passing

Scoring

2009 – Evan Robertson, 894 yards (170 carries, 7 TDs, 5.3 YPC) 2008 – Roderick Smith, 1,024 yards (137 carries, 13 TDs, 7.5 YPC) 2007 – Roderick Smith, 642 yards (100 carries, 6 TDs, 6.4 YPC) 2006 – Michael Sampson, 789 yards (146 carries, 10 TDs, 5.4 YPC) 2005 – Derrick Ross, 1,512 yards (236 carries, 13 TDs, 6.4 YPC) 2004 – Derrick Ross, 1,560 yards (254 carries, 22 TDs, 6.1 YPC) 2003 – Joe Morrison, 644 yards (122 carries, 8 TDs, 5.3 YPC) 2002 – Olan Coleman, 883 yards (148 carries, 8 TDs, 6.0 YPC) 2001 – Alester Givens, 492 yards (107 carries, 3 TDs, 4.6 YPC) 2000 – Will Rogers, 598 yards (127 carries, 5 TDs, 4.7 YPC) 1999 – Jerome Smith, 878 yards (232 carries, 1 TD, 3.8 YPC) 1998 – Justin McDaniel, 902 yards (243 carries, 6 TDs, 3.7 YPC) 1997 – Lamont Randle, 741 yards (174 carries, 4 TDs, 4.3 YPC) 1996 – Lamont Randle, 1,085 yards (218 carries, 8 TDs, 5.0 YPC) 1995 – Craig West, 367 yards (98 carries, 2 TDs, 3.7 YPC) 1994 – Craig West, 282 yards (65 carries, 4 TDs, 4.3 YPC) 1993 – Lonzo Anderson, 387 yards (99 carries, 3 TDs, 3.9 YPC) 1992 – Jimmy Hering, 585 yards (143 carries, 1 TD, 4.1 YPC) 1991 – Robert Simpson, 416 yards (102 carries, 6 TDs, 4.1 YPC) 1990 – Robert Simpson, 920 yards (213 carries, 13 TDs, 4.3 YPC) 1989 – Robert Simpson, 790 yards (149 carries, 4 TDs, 5.3 YPC) 1988 – Kelvin Haynes, 583 yards (102 carries, 5 TDs, 5.7 YPC) 1987 – Gaylon Bowser, 1,078 yards (217 carries, 16 TDs, 4.9 YPC) 1986 – Gayon Bowser, 1,028 yards (172 carries, 13 TDs, 5.9 YPC) 1985 – Deral Henderson, 402 yards (79 carries, 1 TD, 5.0 YPC) 1984 – Tyrone Foster, 664 yards (143 carries, 3 TDs, 4.6 YPC) 1983 – Tyrone Foster, 361 yards (95 carries, 1 TD, 3.7 YPC) 1982 – Ricky Bush, 374 yards (100 carries, 5 TDs, 3.7 YPC) 1981 – Ricky Bush, 1,221 yards (249 carries, 9 TDs, 4.9 YPC) 1980 – Ricky Bush, 984 yards (201 carries, 7 TDs, 4.9 YPC) 1979 – Ricky Bush, 810 yards (172 carries, 7 TDs, 4.7 YPC) 1978 – Chuck High, 746 yards (205 carries, 3 TDs, 3.6 YPC) 1977 – Mark Elam, 674 yards (172 carries, 3 TDs, 3.9 YPC) 1976 – Chuck High, 722 yards (142 carries, 5.0 YPC) 2009 – Scott Grantham, 2,985 yards (205 of 398, 12 INTs, 19 TDs) 2008 – Scott Grantham, 1,993 yards (154 of 283, 11 INTs, 14 TDs) 2007 – Scott Grantham, 2,882 yards (191 of 316, 12 INTs, 24 TDs) 2006 – Richard Bartel, 2,023 yards (161 of 276, 5 INTs, 16 TDs) 2005 – Richard Bartel, 1,883 yards (153 of 253, 11 INTs, 12 TDs) 2004 – David Durell, 1,257 yards (107 of 184, 4 INTs, 6 TDs) 2003 – Cliff Watkins, 3,547 yards (265 of 437, 11 INTs, 29 TDs) 2002 – Chase Sugarek, 2,232 yards (176 of 278, 7 INTs, 13 TDs) 2001 – Steve Kelly, 3,411 yards (249 of 416, 10 INTs, 27 TDs) 2000 – Steve Kelly, 2,638 yards (220 of 381, 12 INTs, 18 TDs) 1999 – Steve Kelly, 2,154 yards (153 of 339, 13 INTs, 6 TDs) 1998 – Chad Cole, 1,779 yards (131 of 263, 14 INTs, 9 TDs) 1997 – Chad Cole, 2,675 yards (189 of 367, 16 INTs, 16 TDs) 1996 – Chad Cole, 2,503 yards (205 of 355, 16 INTs, 18 TDs) 1995 – Nick Lucero, 767 yards (53 of 142, 10 INTs, 1 TD) 1994 – Kevin Vickers, 3,008 yards (189 of 371, 18 INTs, 24 TDs) 1993 – David Zunker, 906 yards (67 of 154, 8 INTs, 3 TDs) 1992 – Jimmy Hering, 1,651 yards (118 of 255, 9 INTs, 16 TDs) 1991 – Jimmy Hering, 981 yards (84 of 186, 8 INTs, 8 TDs) 1990 – Eric Lugo, 2,399 yards (174 of 313, 10 INTs, 20 TDs) 1989 – Eric Lugo, 1,472 yards (114 of 221, 11 INTs, 8 TDs) 1988 – Kevin Talley, 733 yards (57 of 104, 9 INTs, 5 TDs) 1987 – Danny David, 1,251 yards (85 of 167, 8 INTs, 9 TDs) 1986 – Danny David, 1,357 yards (78 of 168, 11 INTs, 11 TDs) 1985 – Kevin Dorn, 938 yards (60 of 151, 11 INTs, 4 TDs) 1984 – Kevin Dorn, 779 yards (50 of 107, 6 INTs, 4 TDs) 1983 – Kevin Petty, 999 yards (73 of 160, 15 INTs, 3 TDs) 1982 – Kevin Petty, 1,140 yards (88 of 180, 8 INTs, 8 TDs) 1981 – Bill Bayless, 960 yards (60 of 167, 11 INTs, 9 TDs) 1980 – Shelby Wright, 646 yards (62 of 172, 17 INTs, 2 TDs) 1979 – Greg Edwards, 939 yards (60 of 136, 15 INTs, 7 TDs) 1978 – Shelby Wright, 867 yards (57 of 174, 14 INTs, 10 TDs) 1977 – Johnny Gann, 1,112 yards (76 of 174, 10 INTs, 14 TDs) 1976 – Johnny Gann, 538 yards (39 of 91, 8 INTs, 6 TDs)

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2009 – Jahmeel Hobson, 1,046 yards (57 catches, 7 TDs, 18.4 YPC) 2008 – Eric Foreman, 661 yards (40 catches, 3 TDs, 16.5 YPC) 2007 – Devin Guinn, 1039 yards (57 catches, 12 TDs, 18.2 YPC) 2006 – Jeremy Madkins, 720 yards (49 catches, 5 TDs, 14.7 YPC) 2005 – Jeremy Madkins, 693 yards (51 catches, 7 TDs, 13.6 YPC) 2004 – Derrick Ross, 210 yards (27 catches, 0 TDs, 7.8 YPC) 2003 – Will Moody, 1,140 yards (69 catches, 10 TDs, 16.5 YPC) 2002 – Will Moody, 759 yards (61 catches, 7 TDs, 12.4 YPC) 2001 – Damien Jackson, 758 yards (31 catches, 10 TDs, 24.5 YPC) 2000 – Chris Chambers, 729 yards (61 catches, 5 TDs, 12.0 YPC) 1999 – Derek Grimes, 640 yards (41 catches, 3 TDs, 15.6 YPC) 1998 – Steven Kendall, 533 yards (35 catches, 3 TDs, 15.2 YPC) 1997 – Steven Kendall, 717 yards (44 catches, 6 TDs, 16.3 YPC) 1996 – Colin Yocom, 686 yards (40 catches, 5 TDs, 17.1 YPC) 1995 – Colin Yocom, 386 yards (30 catches, 2 TDs, 12.9 YPC) 1994 – Ryland Bailey, 996 yards (60 catches, 12 TDs, 16.6 YPC) 1993 – Kevin Benjamin, 517 yards (39 catches, 4 TDs, 13.3 YPC) 1992 – Kevin Vickers, 487 yards (32 catches, 3 TDs, 15.2 YPC) 1991 – Walter Favors, 341 yards (29 catches, 2 TDs, 11.8 YPC) 1990 – Bobby Sutton, 921 yards (51 catches, 8 TDs, 18.1 YPC) 1989 – Bobby Sutton, 504 yards (33 catches, 3 TDs, 15.3 YPC) 1988 – Paul Allison, 289 yards, (18 catches, 3 TDs, 16.0 YPC) 1987 – Boo Jones, 515 yards (33 catches, 4 TDs, 15.6 YPC) 1986 – Melvin Modesty, 528 yards (25 catches, 3 TDs, 21.1 YPC) 1985 – Vic Routh, 259 yards (15 catches, 2 TDs, 17.2 YPC) 1984 – Vic Routh, 274 yards (12 catches, 1 TD, 22.8 YPC) 1983 – Darrell Piske, 424 yards (27 catches, 1 TD, 15.7 YPC) 1982 – Wade Wilson, 495 yards (24 catches, 7 TDs, 20.6 YPC) 1981 – Darrell Piske, 383 yards (23 catches, 2 TDs, 16.6 YPC) 1980 – Dave Riegel, 268 yards (15 catches, 2 TDs, 17.8 YPC) 1979 – Sam Scott, 512 yards (33 catches, 1 TD, 15.5 YPC) 1978 – Joseph Gossett, 349 yards (15 catches, 6 TDs, 23.2 YPC) 1977 – Carl Pleasant, 336 yards (15 catches, 5 TDs, 22.4 YPC) 1976 – Russ Crawford, 340 yards (24 catches, 3 TDs, 14.2 YPC) 2009 – Garrett Lindholm, 88 points (43 PATs, 15 FGs) 2008 – Roderick Smith, 90 points (15 TDs) 2007 – Devin Guinn, 72 points (12 TDs) 2006 – Paul Williams, 69 points (30 PATs, 13 FGs) 2005 – Derrick Ross, 84 points (14 TDs) 2004 – Derrick Ross, 134 points (22 TDs, 1 two-point conversion) 2003 – Jamie Guin, 73 points (43 PATs, 10 FGs) 2002 – J.W. Boren, 90 points (39 PATs, 17 FGs) 2001 – J.W. Boren, 94 points (52 PATs, 14 FGs) 2000 – J.W. Boren, 78 points (30 PATs, 16 FGs) 1999 – Steve Kelly, 54 points (9 TDs) 1998 – Brad Couch, 40 points (19 PATs, 7 FGs) 1997 – Bryan Jones, 56 points (29 PATs, 9 FGs) 1996 – Lamont Randle, 60 points (10 TDs) 1995 – Brad Couch, 26 points (11 PATs, 5 FGs) 1994 – Ryland Bailey, 74 points (12 TDs, 1 two–point conversion) 1993 – Trampas Wilson, 58 points (22 PATs, 12 FGs) 1992 – Steve Pinnell, 38 points (6 TDs, 1 two–point conversion) 1991 – Robert Simpson, 36 points (6 TDs) 1990 – Robert Simpson, 86 points (14 TDs, 1 two–point conversion) 1989 – Robert Simpson, 36 points (6 TDs) 1988 – Shawn Minor, 48 points (24 PATs, 8 FGs) 1987 – Gaylon Bowser, 108 points (18 TDs) 1986 – Gaylon Bowser, 84 points (14 TDs) 1985 – Mike Myers, 29 points (11 PATs, 6 FGs) 1984 – Vince Oldag, 46 points (22 PATs, 8 FGs) 1983 – Vince Oldag, 22 points (10 PATs, 4 FGs) 1982 – Wade Wilson, 42 points (7 TDs) 1981 – Ricky Bush, 68 points (11 TDs, 1 two–point conversion) 1980 – Ricky Bush, 54 points (8 TDs, 3 two–point conversions) 1979 – Ricky Bush, 48 points (8 TDs) 1978 – Gale Grant, 48 points (18 PATs, 10 FGs) 1977 – Gale Grant, 50 points (20 PATs, 10 FGs)

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Yearly Stat Leaders Team Total Offense

Tackles

Team Total Defense

Opponents

2009 – 4,204 (1,395 rushing, 2,809 passing, 323.4 YPG) 2008 – 3,512 (1346 rushing, 2,166 passing, 319.3 YPG) 2007 – 4,011 (1,508 rushing, 2,503 passing, 364.6 YPG) 2006 – 2,637 (905 rushing, 1,732 passing, 263.7 YPG) 2005 – 3,665 (1,766 rushing, 1,899 passing, 366.5 YPG) 2004 – 3,249 (1,065 rushing, 2,184 passing, 295.4 YPG) 2003 – 3,872 (1,607 rushing, 2,265 passing, 322.7 YPG) 2002 –2,982 (1,430 rushing, 1,553 passing, 271.2 YPG) 2001 – 4,477 (2,028 rushing, 2,449 passing, 344.4 YPG) 2000 – 3,467 (1,550 rushing, 1,917 passing, 315.2 YPG) 1999 – 3,092 (1,539 rushing, 1,553 passing, 281.1 YPG) 1998 – 3,840 (1,464 rushing, 2,376 passing, 349.1 YPG) 1997 – 4,403 (2,173 rushing, 2,230 passing, 400.3 YPG) 1996 – 3,638 (1,671 rushing, 1,967 passing, 363.8 YPG) 1995 – 4,179 (2,385 rushing, 1,794 passing, 379.9 YPG) 1994 – 4,132(2,101 rushing, 2,031 passing, 413.2 YPG) 1993 – 4,166 (2,310 rushing, 1,856 passing, 416.6 YPG) 1992 – 3,346 (1,536 rushing, 1,810 passing, 334.6 YPG) 1991 – 3,014 (1,750 rushing, 1,264 passing, 301.4 YPG) 1990 – 3,015 (1,184 rushing, 1,831 passing, 251.3 YPG) 1989 – 3,655 (2,163 rushing, 1,492 passing, 304.6 YPG) 1988 – 2,445 (950 rushing, 1,495 passing, 244.5 YPG) 1987 – 3,242 (1,194 rushing, 2,048 passing, 324.2 YPG) 1986 – 3,303 (1,284 rushing, 2,019 passing, 330.3 YPG) 1985 – 3,749 (1,881 rushing, 1,868 passing, 374.9 YPG) 1984 – 2,771 (1,309 rushing, 1,462 passing, 277.1 YPG) 1983 – 2,474 (1,137 rushing, 1,337 passing, 274.9 YPG) 1982 – 2,101 (705 rushing, 1,396 passing, 262.6 YPG) 1981 – 2,503 (1,137 rushing, 1,366 passing, 250.3 YPG) 1980 – 2,599 (1,648 rushing, 948 passing, 259.6 YPG) 1979 – 2,812 (1,458 rushing, 1,141 passing, 259.9 YPG)

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2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

2009 Review

2009 – Matt Knicky, 98 tackles (36 solo, 62 assisted) 2008 – O’Lindsey Brown, 66 tackles (33 solo, 33 assisted) – Marcus Phillips, 66 tackles (28 solo, 38 assisted) 2007 – Ranardrick Phillips, 91 tackles (47 solo, 44 assisted) 2006 – Erick Smith, 99 tackles (42 solo, 57 assisted) 2005 – Erick Smith, 98 tackles (42 solo, 56 assisted) 2004 – Ken Jones, 95 tackles (33 solo, 62 assisted) 2003 – Ken Jones, 111 tackles (42 unassisted, 69 assisted) 2002 – Brandon Young, 85 tackles (34 unassisted, 51 assisted) 2001 – Michael Jackson, 100 tackles (46 unassisted, 54 assisted) 2000 – Michael Jackson, 69 tackles (36 unassisted, 33 assisted) 1999 – Trenzio Turner, 68 tackles (28 unassisted, 40 assisted) 1998 – Dusty Hafer, 104 tackles (55 unassisted, 49 assisted) 1997 – Dusty Hafer, 111 tackles (38 unassisted, 73 assisted) 1996 – Chad Hierholzer, 105 tackles (38 unassisted, 67 assisted) 1995 – David Hutyra, 105 tackles (38 unassisted, 67 assisted) 1994 – Stephen Moseley, 103 tackles (75 unassisted, 28 assisted) 1993 – Clint Jentsch, 138 tackles (107 unassisted, 31 assisted) 1992 – Pat Pitman, 16 tackles (10 unassisted, 6 assisted) 1991 – Roy Graham, 93 tackles (59 unassisted, 34 assisted) 1990 – Randy Read, 33 tackles (25 unassisted, 8 assisted) 1989 – Dusty Baker, 110 tackles (84 unassisted, 26 assisted) 1988 – Tony Montgomery, 96 tackles (64 unassisted, 32 assisted) 1987 – Robert Ivey, 109 tackles (69 unassisted, 40 assisted) 1986 – Robert Ivey, 99 tackles (58 unassisted, 41 assisted) 1985 – Craig Hancock, 92 tackles (66 unassisted, 26 assisted) 1984 – Eddy Stiggers, 128 tackles (86 unassisted, 42 assisted) 1983 – Eddy Stiggers, 104 tackles (64 unassisted, 40 assisted) 1982 – Lary Fowler, 112 tackles (67 unassisted, 45 assisted) 1981 – Lary Fowler, 127 tackles (65 unassisted, 62 assisted) 1980 – Jim Ryan, 111 tackles (61 unassisted, 50 assisted) 1979 – Tony Tuck, 113 tackles (64 unassisted, 49 assisted) 1978 – Tally Neal, 192 tackles (136 unassisted, 56 assisted) 1977 ‑ Tally Neal, 33 tackles (19 unassisted, 14 assisted)

2009 – 5,021 (1,863 rushing, 2,178 passing, 386.2 YPG) 2008 – 4,131 (2,059 rushing, 2,072 passing, 375.5 YPG) 2007 – 4,974 (1,931 rushing, 3,043 passing, 452.2 YPG) 2006 – 3,706 (1,537 rushing, 2,169 passing, 370.6 YPG) 2005 – 3,834 (1,921 rushing, 1,913 passing, 383.4 YPG) 2004 – 4,186 (2,190 rushing, 1,996 passing, 380.5 YPG) 2003 – 5,659 (1,663 rushing, 3,996 passing, 471.6 YPG) 2002 – 4,341 (1,974 rushing, 2,547 passing, 394.6 YPG) 2001 – 5,432 (1,773 rushing, 3,659 passing, 417.8 YPG) 2000 – 4,416 (1,693 rushing, 2,723 passing, 401.5 YPG) 1999 – 3,650 (1,496 rushing, 2,154 passing, 331.8 YPG) 1998 – 3,495 (1,235 rushing, 2,260 passing, 317.7 YPG) 1997 – 4,220 (1,418 rushing, 2,802 passing, 383.6 YPG) 1996 – 4,073 (1,503 rushing, 2,570 passing, 407.3 YPG) 1995 – 2,678 (913 rushing, 1,765 passing, 243.5 YPG) 1994 – 4,364 (940 rushing, 3,424 passing, 436.4 YPG) 1993 – 3,155 (1,308 rushing, 1,847 passing, 315.5 YPG) 1992 – 3,277 (1,398 rushing, 1,879 passing, 327.7 YPG) 1991 – 2,620 (1,212 rushing, 1,408 passing, 262.0 YPG) 1990 – 4,634 (2,010 rushing, 2,624 passing, 386.2 YPG) 1989 – 4,011 (2,045 rushing, 1,966 passing, 334.3 YPG) 1988 – 3,390 (1,831 rushing, 1,559 passing, 339.0 YPG) 1987 – 3,400 (2,153 rushing, 1,247 passing, 340.0 YPG) 1986 – 3,521 (2,182 rushing, 1,339 passing, 352.1 YPG) 1985 – 2,462 (1,351 rushing, 1,111 passing, 246.2 YPG) 1984 – 2,360 (1,294 rushing, 1,066 passing, 236.0 YPG) 1983 – 2,178 (947 rushing, 1,231 passing, 242.0 YPG) 1982 – 2,343 (950 rushing, 1,393 passing, 292.9 YPG) 1981 – 3,063 (1,675 rushing, 1,388 passing, 306.3 YPG) 1980 – 2,596 (1,648 rushing, 948 passing, 259.6 YPG) 1979 – 2,812 (1,692 rushing, 1,120 passing, 281.2 YPG)

Texan Football

2009 – Kyle Hopf, 39.4 average (71 punts–2,795 yards) 2008 – Kyle Hopf, 39.7 average (38 punts–1,510 yards) 2007 – Kyle Hopf, 40.4 average (38 punts–1,534 yards) 2006 – Paul Williams, 38.7 average (39 punts–1,508 yards) 2005 – Drew Womble, 37.5 average (48 punts–1,799 yards) 2004 – Paul Williams, 37.5 average (60 punts–2,251 yards) 2003 – Chris Peterson, 36.4 average (38 punts–1,383 yards) 2002 – Chris Evatt, 40.2 average (49 punts–1,971 yards) 2001 – Chris Evatt, 35.2 average (50 punts–1,762) 2000 – Bryan Camp, 34.0 average (54–1,837) 1999 – Bryan Camp, 35.6 average (46–1,639) 1998 – Brian Cox, 34.2 average (50–1,709) 1997 – Brad Couch, 33.8 average (63–2,132) 1996 – Brad Couch, 36.2 average (48–1,738) 1995 – Brad Couch, 34.2 average (69–2,363) 1994 – Brad Couch, 39.0 average (48–1,873) 1993 – Kyle Allred, 36.0 average (49–1,763) 1992 – Kyle Allred, 39.8 average (57–2,268) 1991 – Kyle Allred, 36.3 average (63–2,288) 1990 – Lee Neef, 36.9 average (56–2,067) 1989 – Todd Sells, 39.6 average (65–2,574) 1988 – Todd Sells, 42.0 average (43–1,809) 1987 – Todd Sells, 37.5 average (49–1,839) 1986 – Scott Smith, 40.9 average (58–2,370) 1985 – Scott Smith, 40.2 average (64–2,575) 1984 – Scott Smith, 38.8 average (61–2,370) 1983 – Scott Smith, 37.6 average (57–2,145) 1982 – Steve Bean, 35.3 average (51–1,800) 1981 – Clyde Steelman, 37.1 average (33–1,224) 1980 – Ronnie Heller, 38.0 average (75–2,855) 1979 – Ronnie Heller, 36.6 average (49–1,797) 1978 – Gale Grant, 38.1 average (78–2,975) 1977 – Mark Elam, 36.1 average (41–1,480) 1976 – Mark Elam, 34.5 average (49–1,695)

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

All-Time Scores as a Junior College (1915 to 1960) Although records indicate Tarleton began playing football as early as 1904, no scores for games exist until 1915.

6 0 0 39 7 20 0 16

1915 (3-4-1) Coach A.B. Hayes Comanche.............................. 12 Daniel Baker............................ 6 Britton (Cisco)......................... 0 Thorp Springs.......................... 7 Meridian College................... 13 Comanche................................ 0 Howard Payne . ....................... 2 Fort Worth YMCA................... 0

0 0 25 0 51 0 0

1916 (2-3-2) Coach A.B. Hayes Trinity...................................... 0 Britton (Cisco)......................... 0 Stamford.................................. 0 Daniel Baker.......................... 35 Fort Worth YMCA................... 0 Thorp Springs.......................... 7 Meridian College................... 14

0 3 0 13 * 4 20 38 12

1917 (5-4) Coach A.B. Hayes Howard Payne........................ 13 Carlisle..................................... 0 Howard Payne.......................... 6 Granbury H.S........................... 6 Weatherford...............................

Thorp Springs........................ 13 Meridian College..................... 6 DeLeon H.S............................. 7 Simmons.................................. 7 *No Score Available 1918 DID NOT PLAY

19 * 65 55 65 19 6

1919 (6-1) Coach A.B. Hayes Meridian College .................... 0 Taliaferro....................................

Daniel Baker............................ 0 Dallas University..................... 0 Thorp Springs.......................... 0 Simmons................................ 13 Simmons................................ 32 *No Score Available

38 0 98 106 13 0 20 26 0 6 48

1920 (7-3-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom Comanche................................ 0 Howard Payne........................ 37 Baylor Ineligibles..................... 0 Meridian College..................... 0 Simmons.................................. 0 Abilene Christian..................... 0 Denton Normal........................ 7 Decatur..................................... 7 Abilene Christian................... 13 Baylor Freshman.................... 14 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

1921 (8-1-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom Weatherford............................. 6 Baylor Freshmen.................... 35 Daniel Baker............................ 7 Clifton...................................... 0 Denton Normal........................ 0 Meridian College..................... 0 Decatur..................................... 0 Baylor Freshmen...................... 6 Clarendon................................. 3 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

49 0 13 47 13 21 38 20 34 7

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28 24 25 2 0 10 47 0 13 6

1922 (7-3) Coach W.J. Wisdom Cisco Christian......................... 8 Clifton...................................... 6 S.M.U. Freshmen..................... 0 Dallas University..................... 0 So’western Texas Normal...... 22 Meridian College..................... 0 Decatur..................................... 0 Baylor Freshmen.................... 21 Alexander College................. 19 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

21 0 6 0 6 7 6 0

1923 (3-5) Coach Davis R. Pena Clifton...................................... 0 N.T.A.C.................................. 14 Weatherford........................... 27 S.M.U. Freshmen................... 18 Decatur..................................... 0 Abilene Christian..................... 3 UT Freshmen......................... 39 Meridian College .................... 1

47 0 0 7 27 33 6 21 3

1924 (4-3-2) Coach W.J. Wisdom Randolph (Cisco)..................... 0 UT Freshmen......................... 33 A&M Freshmen....................... 6 Decatur..................................... 7 Weatherford............................. 0 Clifton...................................... 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 6 Meridian College..................... 6 Wesley College...................... 14

81 13 21 27 55 14 7 44 14

1925 (8-0-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom Clifton...................................... 0 McMurry College.................... 0 Randolph (Cisco)..................... 0 Weatherford............................. 0 Wichita Falls............................ 0 Westminster............................. 0 Baylor Freshmen...................... 7 N.T.A.C.................................... 6 Burleson................................. 12

6 0 12 34 26 23 13 19

1926 (6-2) Coach W.J. Wisdom Baylor Freshmen.................... 12 Meridian College..................... 3 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Wichita Falls............................ 0 McMurry College.................... 7 Wesley College........................ 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 0 Clifton...................................... 0

6 0 20 33 39 26 18 38

1927 (6-1-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom Abilene Christian..................... 6 McMurry College.................. 14 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Wesley College........................ 0 Gainesville............................... 0 Ranger...................................... 6 N.T.A.C.................................... 7 Clifton...................................... 0

12 7 70 14 29 13 0 7 13 21

1928 (6-3) Coach W.J. Wisdom Abilene Christian..................... 6 Decatur................................... 19 Clifton...................................... 0 Wesley College........................ 7 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Gainesville............................. 12 McMurry College.................. 32 Sul Ross State........................ 27 Randolph (Cisco)..................... 6 Ranger...................................... 0

0 0 0 13 6 0 6 0 0

1929 (1-6-2) Coach W.A. Hall Daniel Baker.......................... 20 Abilene Christian................... 19 S.M.U. Freshmen................... 31 Gainesville............................... 0 Randolph (Cisco)..................... 7 Wichita Falls............................ 0 Hillsboro.................................. 6 T.C.U. Freshmen.................... 27 Howard Payne........................ 33

1930 (2-6) Coach W.J. Wisdom 0 Simmons................................ 30 0 Abilene Christian................... 18 6 Hillsboro.................................. 7 0 Stephen F. Austin................... 14 0 T.C.U. Freshmen.................... 12 7 Marshall................................. 25 43 Jefferson Law School............... 0 43 Westminster............................. 0 7 0 13 7 13 45 13 34 0

1931 (5-3-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom A&M “B” Team..................... 21 Abilene Christian................... 13 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Marshall................................... 7 Daniel Baker............................ 7 Westminster............................. 0 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 0 Jefferson Law School............... 0 Amarillo................................. 12

6 7 9 19 6 2 6 39 7 40

1932 (4-4-2) Coach W.J. Wisdom Abilene Christian..................... 6 Weatherford........................... 13 Daniel Baker.......................... 10 Marshall................................. 10 Ranger...................................... 0 Schreiner Institute.................... 7 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 7 Hillsboro................................ 14 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 Warner Memorial U................. 0

18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1933 (1-6-3) Coach W.J. Wisdom Cox’s of Waco.......................... 0 Howard Payne........................ 20 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 Abilene Christian..................... 7 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 7 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 Weatherford........................... 19 Texas Military Institute.......... 13 Ranger...................................... 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

6 51 6 21 46 0 13 6 26 0

1934 (5-1-4) Coach W.J. Wisdom Abilene Christian..................... 6 Clifton...................................... 6 Daniel Baker............................ 6 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 Dixie University....................... 0 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 0 Weatherford........................... 27 Texas Military Institute............ 0 Ranger...................................... 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

24 19 3 19 40 7 14 14

1935 (9-2) Coach W.J. Wisdom Westmoreland.......................... 0 Clifton...................................... 0 Daniel Baker............................ 0 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Texas Wesleyan........................ 6 Weatherford............................. 0 Texas Military Institute............ 0

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92 Ranger...................................... 0 3 N.T.A.C.................................. 16 0 Hillsboro.................................. 7 0 14 35 0 11 7 6 0

1936 (3-5) Coach H.J. Sanders Altus (Okla.).......................... 20 Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 A&M “B” Team..................... 13 Texas Military Institute............ 7 Texas Wesleyan...................... 13 Weatherford........................... 13 N.T.A.C.................................. 25

7 6 7 7 48 14 7 7 12 2

1937 (6-2-2) Coach H.J. Sanders Abilene Christian..................... 6 Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 6 Decatur Baptist........................ 6 H.P.U. “B” Team.................... 20 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Schreiner Institute.................. 13 Weatherford............................. 7 N.T.A.C.................................... 0 Weatherford............................. 7

6 0 13 38 25 7 7 38 0

1938 (4-4-1) Coach Earl Rudder Abilene Christian................... 21 Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 Sul Ross State........................ 32 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 Hillsboro.................................. 0 Schreiner Institute.................... 7 Weatherford............................. 0 Clifton...................................... 6 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

7 7 13 26 14 7 13 13 25 6

1939 (6-4) Coach Earl Rudder Paris....................................... 12 Cameron (Okla.).................... 20 Kilgore................................... 21 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 San Angelo............................... 6 Schreiner Institute.................. 13 Weatherford............................. 6 Hillsboro.................................. 6 Murray State.......................... 14 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

32 14 6 14 6 14 7 10 7 13

1940 (8-2) Coach Earl Rudder H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 0 San Angelo............................. 12 Kilgore................................... 24 Decatur Baptist...................... 13 Schreiner Institute.................. 12 Lamar....................................... 9 Weatherford............................. 0 Hillsboro.................................. 7 Paris......................................... 6 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

6 14 7 0 0 27 34 14 9

1941 (5-2-2) Coach T.J. Fields Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 San Angelo............................... 0 Kilgore................................... 33 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 Schreiner Institute.................... 9 Weatherford............................. 6 Hillsboro................................ 14 H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

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All-Time Scores

13 7 7 12 7 19 0 13 0

1948 (2-7) Coach C.M. Flory Clifton...................................... 0 Tyler....................................... 19 A&M Freshmen..................... 12 Kilgore................................... 33 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 Lamar..................................... 26 San Angelo............................. 25 Paris....................................... 27 N.T.A.C.................................... 6

27 12 26 34 0 0 14 12 12 14

1949 (4-6) Coach Willie Zapalac Ranger...................................... 0 Paris....................................... 28 Arlington State......................... 0 Clifton...................................... 0 Lamar....................................... 7 Tyler....................................... 41 Kilgore................................... 20 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 San Angelo . .......................... 37 McNeese State....................... 20

0 0 0 6 0 20 7 19

1945 (2-5-1) Coach Marshall Hughes Camp Hood............................ 12 Camp Hood............................ 20 N.T.A.C.................................. 19 Allen Academy........................ 6 A&M “B” Team..................... 53 Allen Academy........................ 0 S.M.U. “B” Team................... 40 Abilene Christian..................... 0

7 20 0 0 0 7 0 0 20 6

1946 (3-7) Coach C.M. Flory Clifton...................................... 0 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 Hardin College....................... 19 Kilgore................................... 20 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 Lamar..................................... 19 San Angelo............................. 18 Paris......................................... 7 Hillsboro.................................. 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

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1952 (6-3) Coach H.A. Sanford Cisco........................................ 6 Paris....................................... 20 Little Rock (Ark.).................... 7 East Texas State “B” Team.... 20 Kilgore..................................... 7 Ranger...................................... 6 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 San Angelo............................. 26 Arlington State....................... 27

20 13 0 0 7 7 7 14 0

1953 (3-6) Coach H.A. Sanford Cisco...................................... 12 Paris....................................... 33 A&M Freshmen..................... 34 T.C.U. Freshmen.................... 40 Kilgore................................... 40 Ranger.................................... 12 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 San Angelo............................. 12 Arlington State....................... 14

38 6 29 13 27 14 26 0 27

1954 (5-3-1) Coach H.A. Sanford Cisco........................................ 6 Paris....................................... 33 Allen Academy........................ 0 Kilgore................................... 21 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 34 Ranger.................................... 13 Schreiner Institute.................. 13 San Angelo............................... 0 Arlington State....................... 20

21 20 14 20 28 6 26 6 7

1955 (5-4) Coach H.A. Sanford Allen Academy........................ 7 Paris....................................... 13 Kilgore................................... 20 Texarkana............................... 13 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 26 Ranger . ................................. 13 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 San Angelo............................... 7 Arlington State....................... 26

20 13 40 27 45 32 27 28 30

1956 (7-1-1) Coach H.A. Sanford Allen Academy...................... 12 Paris....................................... 13 Kilgore................................... 13 Texarkana................................. 0 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 26 Ranger...................................... 0 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 San Angelo............................. 48 Arlington State......................... 7

6 32 6 0 12 14 6 13 15 0 0 41 13 6 19 7 0 27 12

1959 (1-8) Coach H.A. Sanford Henderson County................. 22 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 14 Kilgore................................... 14 Del Mar.................................. 46 Wharton................................. 30 San Angelo . .......................... 19 Victoria................................... 14 Cameron (Okla.).................... 34 Navarro.................................. 13

15 18 28 27 7 18 8 17 33

1960 (5-4) Coach Johnny Dunn Henderson County................. 22 Navarro.................................... 7 Blinn........................................ 8 McMurry “B” Team................. 6 Del Mar ................................. 34 Wharton................................. 34 San Angelo............................. 21 Victoria................................... 12 H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 7

20 20 0 20 21 8 29 6

1961 (3-5) Coach Johnny Dunn Southwestern Okla................. 14 Southwest Texas..................... 21 Texas Lutheran . .................... 35 Eastern New Mexico.............. 42 Henderson State (Ark.).......... 14 McMurry................................ 42 Corpus Christi.......................... 8 East Central (Okla.)............... 21

13 14 7 0 6 14 3 12 20

1962 (2-7) Coach Johnny Dunn Southwestern Okla................. 20 Texas Lutheran . .................... 34 Eastern New Mexico.............. 13 Southwest Texas..................... 29 Northwestern State (La.)........ 31 Henderson State (Ark.).......... 12 East Central (Okla.)............... 13 McMurry................................ 33 Corpus Christi.......................... 0

7 0 0 6 31 0 21 29 13

1963 (3-6) Coach Johnny Dunn Southwestern Okla................. 14 Sam Houston State................. 21 Stephen F. Austin................... 28 Eastern New Mexico.............. 33 Texas Lutheran......................... 0 Henderson State (Ark.)............ 3 Corpus Christi.......................... 0 McMurry................................ 13 East Central (Okla.)............... 44

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1958 (1-9) Coach H.A. Sanford Henderson County................. 13 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 19 Texarkana................................. 8 Kilgore..................................... 8 Del Mar.................................. 48 Wharton................................. 24 San Angelo............................. 20 Victoria................................... 24 Cameron (Okla.).................... 26 Arlington State....................... 34

Conference

Pct. .370 .142 .206 .399 .421 .651 .667 .306 .671 .364 .727 .481 .499

13 12 0 7 14 12 8 6 20

1951 (3-5-1) Coach H.A. Sanford Cisco........................................ 0 Blinn........................................ 6 Paris....................................... 28 Cameron (Okla.).................... 33 Kilgore................................... 47 Ranger...................................... 6 Schreiner Institute.................. 14 San Angelo............................. 28 Arlington State....................... 20

7 0 6 13 19 32 39 26 0

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Pct. .613 .648 .375 .222 .555 .637 .667 .111 .312 .241 .550 .420 .555 .522

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as a Junior College Coach (Years) W-L-T A. B. Hays (1913-20)................................................. 25-15-4 W. J. Wisdom (1920-22, 24-28, 30-35).................... 71-35-15 Davis R. Pena (1923).................................................... 3-5-0 W. A. Hall (1929)............................................................ 1-6-2 H. J. “Choc” Sanders (1936-37)..................................... 9-7-2 Earl Rudder (1938-40).............................................. 18-10-1 T. G. Fields (1941)......................................................... 5-2-2 Jimmie Marshall (1944)................................................. 1-8-0 Marshall Hughes (1945)................................................ 2-5-1 C. M. “Dutch” Flory (1946-48)...................................... 7-22-0 Willie Zapalac (1949-50)............................................. 11-9-0 H. A. “Sandy” Sanford (1951-59)............................... 33-46-3 Johnny Dunn (1960)...................................................... 5-4-0 Record as a Junior College.............................. 191-174-30 as a Senior College Coach (Years) W-L-T Johnny Dunn (1961-66)............................................ 20-34-0 Hobart Lytal (1967-69)................................................ 4-24-0 Lloyd Taylor (1970-72)................................................. 6-23-0 Buddy Fornes (1973-82)........................................... 39-59-1 Bobby Fox (1983-84)................................................... 8-11-0 Bill Pringle (1985-87)................................................. 21-11-1 Hal McAfee (1988-92)............................................... 36-18-0 Ronnie Roemisch (1993-95)....................................... 9-21-1 Todd Whitten (1996, 2000-2004)............................... 45-22-0 Craig Wederquist (1997-99)...................................... 12-21-0 Sam McElroy (2005-2009)........................................ 40-15-0 Record as a Senior College................................ 240-259-3 Overall Record................................................... 431-433-33

54 40 6 22 28 20 6 26 14 31

1957 (2-7) Coach H.A. Sanford Abilene Christian................... 20 Kilgore................................... 14 Texarkana............................... 64 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 14 Cameron (Okla.).................... 27 Ranger...................................... 6 Henderson County................. 13 San Angelo............................. 27 Arlington State....................... 32

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0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 6

1944 (1-8) Coach Jimmie Marshall Blackland AFB....................... 24 Bergstrom AFB...................... 33 Southwestern.......................... 19 Eagle Mountain Marines.......... 7 N.T.A.C.................................. 12 Abilene Collegians................... 0 Blackland AFB....................... 27 Galveston AFB....................... 40 Hondo AFB............................ 47

1950 (7-3) Coach Willie Zapalac Cisco........................................ 6 Blinn........................................ 0 Ranger...................................... 7 H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 0 Cameron (Okla.).................... 13 Midwestern “B” Team............. 0 Kilgore................................... 32 Schreiner Institute.................. 13 San Angelo............................. 33 Arlington State......................... 7

Texan Football

13 0 25 0 6 0 0 7 0 0

1947 (2-8) Coach C.M. Flory Clifton...................................... 6 Tyler....................................... 26 Weatherford............................. 0 Kilgore................................... 44 Schreiner Institute.................. 19 Lamar..................................... 14 San Angelo............................. 35 Paris....................................... 13 Hillsboro................................ 19 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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All-Time Scores 0 8 3 8 21 7 7 31 7

1964 (3-6) Coach Johnny Dunn East Central (Okla.)............... 14 Sam Houston State................. 10 Stephen F. Austin................... 17 Texas Lutheran....................... 24 Henderson State (Ark.)............ 7 Arkansas Tech........................ 16 McMurry................................ 12 Southwestern Okla................... 0 Corpus Christi.......................... 0

0 12 3 7 0 0 0 54 7 27

1965 (3-7) Coach Johnny Dunn Howard Payne.......................... 7 Eastern New Mexico.............. 20 Sam Houston State................. 14 Corpus Christi.......................... 6 Arkansas Tech........................ 10 McMurry.................................. 3 East Central (Okla.)............... 28 Angelo State........................... 14 Southwestern Okla................. 43 Texas Lutheran . ...................... 0

0 12 19 28 21 15 13 44 42 42

1966 (6-3) Coach Johnny Dunn Howard Payne.......................... 7 McMurry.................................. 7 Sam Houston State................. 13 Texas Lutheran......................... 6 Arkansas Tech.......................... 7 UT-Arlington.......................... 46 East Central (Okla.)............... 35 Angelo State............................. 8 Southwestern Okla................... 7 *Mexico All-Stars.................... 8 *exhibition

13 0 6 28 7 19 20 0 16

1967 (1-8) Coach Hobart Lytal Howard Payne........................ 35 McMurry................................ 36 Sam Houston State................. 23 Texas Lutheran . .................... 26 UT-Arlington.......................... 37 Arkansas Tech........................ 27 Angelo State........................... 34 East Central (Okla.)............... 28 Southwestern Okla................. 24

7 14 7 20 21 14 24 42 20

1968 (2-7) Coach Hobart Lytal McMurry................................ 58 Howard Payne........................ 28 Sam Houston State................. 28 Texas Lutheran....................... 23 Cameron (Okla.).................... 44 Arkansas Tech........................ 17 Angelo State........................... 10 Southwestern Okla................. 28 East Central (Okla.)............... 54

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1969 (1-9) Coach Hobart Lytal Texas Lutheran....................... 24 Arkansas Tech........................ 17 Southwestern Okla................. 52 Angelo State........................... 40 East Central (Okla.)............... 34 Howard Payne........................ 30 McMurry................................ 38 Sam Houston State................. 29 Stephen F. Austin................... 28 Sul Ross State........................ 41

6 0 7 7 21 20 14 21 0

1970 (1-8, 1-8 in LSC) Coach Lloyd Taylor Sul Ross State........................ 21 Angelo State........................... 43 Southwest Texas..................... 41 Sam Houston State................. 48 Howard Payne........................ 38 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 37 McMurry................................ 19 Stephen F. Austin................... 13 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 41

33 24 13 7 0 14 7 24 7 10

1971 (3-7, 2-7 in LSC) Coach Lloyd Taylor Bishop...................................... 6 Sul Ross State ....................... 21 Angelo State........................... 42 Southwest Texas..................... 51 Sam Houston State................. 16 Howard Payne........................ 29 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 13 McMurry................................ 21 Stephen F. Austin................... 42 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 24

24 *14 7 7 14 13 16 7 18 6

1972 (2-8, 1-8 in LSC) Coach Lloyd Taylor McMurry................................ 14 Bishop.................................... 19 Sul Ross State........................ 18 Angelo State........................... 28 Southwest Texas..................... 50 Sam Houston State................. 17 Howard Payne........................ 20 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 33 Stephen F. Austin .................. 40 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 27 *Bishop later forfeited this game

1973 (1-9, 1-8 in LSC) Coach Buddy Fornes Harding (Ark.)....................... 21 Sul Ross State........................ 13 Angelo State........................... 32 Southwest Texas..................... 33 Sam Houston State................... 7 Howard Payne........................ 31 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 33 Abilene Christian................... 49 Stephen F. Austin................... 49 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 42

7 10 6 7 6 0 34 7 28 13

0 43 22 7 0 0 6 7 14 7 7

1974 (1-10, 0-9 in LSC) Coach Buddy Fornes Texas Lutheran....................... 30 Baptist Christian (La.)............. 0 Sul Ross State........................ 33 Angelo State........................... 55 Southwest Texas ................... 35 Sam Houston State................. 35 Howard Payne........................ 41 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 51 Abilene Christian................... 56 Stephen F. Austin................... 35 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 45 game site records begin

6 2 7 10 6 16 6 0 21 15 13

1975 (1-10, 1-8 in LSC) Coach Buddy Fornes Texas Lutheran....................... 42 Bishop.................................... 27 at Sul Ross State.................... 10 at Angelo State....................... 36 at Southwest Texas................. 42 Sam Houston State................. 40 at Howard Payne . ................... 7 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 28 Abilene Christian................... 35 at Stephen F. Austin............... 14 at Texas A&M-Commerce..... 49

9 0 0 15 0 17 38 7 29

1976 (2-7) Coach Buddy Fornes Texas Lutheran . .................... 21 at Bishop.................................. 7 at Trinity................................... 7 Northwestern Okla................. 14 at Southwestern Okla............. 10 at Southeastern Okla.............. 33 Howard Payne........................ 21 at Harding (Ark.)................... 24 Sul Ross State........................ 33

17 32 17 22 14 21 10 12 32 27

1977 (7-3) TIAA Champions: 4-0 Coach Buddy Fornes at Texas Lutheran . .................. 7 at Sul Ross State.................... 20 Trinity.................................... 13 at Northwestern Okla............. 42 Southwestern Okla................. 17 at Austin College.................... 13 Southeastern Okla.................. 19 Harding (Ark.)......................... 7 Sul Ross State.......................... 8 at McMurry............................ 14

24 13 10 17 21 3 35

1978 (8-1-1) TIAA Champions: 7-0-1 Coach Buddy Fornes Austin College......................... 7 at Sul Ross State...................... 3 at Arkansas-Monticello............ 7 Trinity...................................... 2 at McMurry.............................. 6 at Austin College...................... 0 Sul Ross State.......................... 3

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13 15 55 19 20 20 18 36 24 10

1979 (6-4) Coach Buddy Fornes at Austin College.................... 17 Sul Ross State.......................... 8 at Lubbock Christian................ 0 at Trinity................................... 9 McMurry................................ 14 Austin College....................... 34 at Sul Ross State.................... 15 Lubbock Christian................... 6 Trinity.................................... 34 at McMurry............................ 14

21 11 13 0 31 0 0 7 33 28

1980 (3-7) Coach Buddy Fornes Trinity ................................... 14 at McMurry............................ 21 Austin College....................... 23 at Sul Ross State.................... 12 Lubbock Christian................... 0 at Trinity................................. 10 McMurry . ............................. 28 at Austin College.................... 23 Sul Ross State........................ 35 at Lubbock Christian................ 7

20 22 7 14 18 34 21 21 17 26

1981 (6-4) Coach Buddy Fornes at Trinity................................... 0 McMurry . ............................. 12 at Austin College.................... 50 Sul Ross State........................ 21 at Lubbock Christian...............11 Trinity.................................... 32 at McMurry............................ 10 Austin College....................... 30 at Sul Ross State.................... 30 Lubbock Christian................... 0

6 31 16 21 18 9 37 12 7

1982 (4-4) Coach Buddy Fornes at Sul Ross State.................... 33 Lubbock Christian................... 0 *Nuevo Leon (Mexico)............ 3 at McMurry.............................. 7 at Austin College.................... 28 Sul Ross State ....................... 35 at Lubbock Christian.............. 14 McMurry.................................. 3 Austin College ...................... 10 *exhibition

14 7 3 3 10 42 6

1983 (2-7) Coach Bobby Fox Sul Ross State........................ 10 at Georgia Southwestern.......... 9 McMurry.................................. 7 Austin College....................... 17 at Sul Ross State.................... 34 Southwest Baptist.................... 7 Eastern New Mexico.............. 21

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All-Time Scores 0 at McMurry............................ 17 0 at Austin College .................. 34

12 22 17 21 14 38 27 27

1986 (9-1-1) TIAA Champions: 6-0 Coach Bill Pringle at Okla. Panhandle State........ 27 Howard Payne........................ 21 at Harding (Ark.)................... 17 Texas Lutheran....................... 16 at Sul Ross State...................... 6 McMurry................................ 22 at Austin College .................. 10 Sul Ross State........................ 14

24 21 20 41 17 35 31 30 17 15

1988 (7-3) Coach Hal McAfee McMurry................................. 0 at Howard Payne . ................... 3 Sul Ross State..................17-OT Midwestern State.................... 6 at Austin College .................. 23 at McMurry.............................. 7 Howard Payne....................... 14 at Sul Ross State..................... 0 at Midwestern State.............. 20 Austin College ...................... 33

37 26 22 20 20

1989 (9-3) TIAA Co-Champs: 8-2 Coach Hal McAfee at McMurry............................ 10 Howard Payne........................ 20 at Sul Ross State.................... 24 at Midwestern State................. 6 Austin College......................... 6

0 7 21 7 18 44 35 14 21 7

33 17 31 21 0 14 35 36 32 16

1992 (6-4) Coach Hal McAfee at East Central (Okla.)........... 26 at Cameron (Okla.).................. 6 Okla. Panhandle State.............. 7 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)............ 8 at Southwestern Okla............. 27 at Hardin-Simmons................ 24 Northwestern Okla................. 17 West Texas A&M..................... 7 at Arkansas-Monticello.......... 39 Langston (Okla.).................... 43

31 24 16 34 23 7 10 44 15 28 31

1993 (5-5) Coach Ronnie Roemisch *Coahuila (Mexico)................. 6 East Central (Okla.)............... 21 at Northeastern State (Okla.) 38 Southern Arkansas................. 31 at Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)...... 49 Southwestern Okla................. 12 at Valdosta State (Ga.)........... 68 Hardin-Simmons.................... 37 at Abilene Christian............... 57 at West Texas A&M............... 27 Lindenwood (Mo.)................. 14 *exhibition

22 45 21 12 42 7 24 33 70 49

12 35 0 44 0 23 7 18 7 0 3

1995 (1-10, 0-7 in LSC) Coach Ronnie Roemisch East Central (Okla.)............... 35 at Midwestern State............... 44 at Southeastern Okla.............. 47 Prairie View A&M................... 6 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 51 at West Texas A&M............... 46 Eastern New Mexico.............. 28 at Abilene Christian............... 38 at Angelo State....................... 35 Central Oklahoma.................. 47 at Texas A&M-Commerce..... 48

23 31 45 10 27 17 10 42 14 17

1996 (5-5, 2-5 in LSC) Coach Todd Whitten Midwestern State................... 10 Southeastern Okla.................. 25 at East Central (Okla.)........... 35 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 40 West Texas A&M................... 17 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 24 Abilene Christian................... 20 Angelo State........................... 38 at Central Oklahoma.............. 17 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 56

29 31 49 19 14 17 20 17 13 29 49

1997 (4-7, 2-5 in LSC) Coach Craig Wederquist New Mexico Highlands......... 34 at Southeastern Okla.............. 22 Harding (Ark.)....................... 46 at Central Oklahoma.............. 28 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 43 at West Texas A&M............... 31 Eastern New Mexico.............. 26 at Abilene Christian............... 23 at Angelo State....................... 47 Midwestern State................... 28 at Texas A&M-Commerce..... 21

14 3 21 17 7 6 7 33 16 37 35

1998 (3-8, 3-6 in LSC) Coach Craig Wederquist New Mexico Highlands......... 21 at Stephen F. Austin............... 28 at Harding (Ark.).............28-OT Central Oklahoma.................. 31 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 42 West Texas A&M................... 35 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 42 Abilene Christian................... 31 Angelo State........................... 24 at Midwestern State............... 16 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 30

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1991 (3-7) Coach Hal McAfee East Central (Okla.)............... 16 Cameron (Okla.).................... 24 at Northwestern Okla............. 27 at Austin College.................... 10 Southwestern (Kan.)................ 7 at Wilmington (Ohio)............. 14 at Hardin-Simmons ................. 0 at Midwestern State............... 41 Arkansas-Monticello.............. 35 at Western New Mexico......... 14

1994 (3-6-1) Coach Ronnie Roemisch Southeastern Okla.................. 36 Midwestern State................... 21 at Southern Arkansas............. 21 Ouachita Baptist (Ark.).......... 42 at Angelo State....................... 52 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 10 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 61 West Texas A&M................... 59 at Prairie View A&M............. 20 Southwestern (Kan.).............. 30

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21 16 36 20 42 22 27 40 35 35

24 17

1990 (11-1) TIAA Champions: 6-0 Coach Hal McAfee at East Central (Okla.)........... 14 at West Texas A&M............... 15 Howard Payne . ..................... 22 Austin College....................... 17 at McMurry.............................. 7 Langston (Okla.).................... 21 Hardin-Simmons...................... 7 at Howard Payne.................... 19 Midwestern State..................... 0 at Sul Ross State...................... 7 NAIA PLAYOFFS at St. Mary’s (Kan.)............... 14 at Westminster (Pa.)............... 19

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The Sound and Fury Marching Band entertains crowds and supports the Texans at each home game and various away games as well.

McMurry................................ 10 at Howard Payne . ................. 44 Sul Ross State.......................... 9 Midwestern State....................11 at Austin College.................... 10 NAIA PLAYOFFS at St. Mary’s (Kan.)................. 6 Westminster (Pa.)................... 34

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16 14 6 35 41 45 42 20 37 35

38 12

1987 (9-3) TIAA Champions: 6-0 Coach Bill Pringle at Howard Payne...................... 6 Harding (Ark.)....................... 21 at Texas Lutheran................... 27 Evangel (Mo.)........................ 22 Sul Ross State........................ 15 at McMurry............................ 20 Austin College......................... 0 at Sul Ross State.................... 16 McMurry.................................. 6 at Austin College.................... 17 NAIA PLAYOFFS Bethany (Kan.)....................... 26 Baker (Kan.).......................... 13

28 7 14 49 16

16 0

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1985 (3-7) Coach Bill Pringle Okla. Panhandle State............ 12 at Howard Payne.................... 20 Henderson State..................... 26 at Texas Lutheran................... 21 Sul Ross State........................ 13 at McMurry............................ 15 Austin College....................... 21 at Sul Ross State.................... 48 McMurry................................ 19 Austin College....................... 23

at McMurry ........................... 14 Austin College....................... 21 SUNFLOWER BOWL Benedictine (Kan.)................. 38

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34 21 7 10 30 20 0 37 7 19

15

1984 (6-4) Coach Bobby Fox Tabor (Kan.)............................. 0 at Colorado Mines.................. 14 at Henderson State (Ark.)...... 34 Texas Lutheran....................... 13 at Sul Ross State.................... 14 McMurry.................................. 3 at Austin College.................... 24 Sul Ross State........................ 14 at McMurry.............................. 0 Austin College....................... 20 AZTEC BOWL *Mexico All-Stars.................. 22 *exhibition

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1999 (5-6, 5-4 in LSC) Coach Craig Wederquist Harding (Ark.)....................... 44 Southwestern Okla................... 3 at Northwestern State (La.).... 52 at East Central (Okla.)........... 31 Texas A&M-Kingsville............ 7 at West Texas A&M................. 7 Eastern New Mexico.............. 27 at Abilene Christian................. 9 at Angelo State....................... 27 Midwestern State................... 21 at Texas A&M-Commerce..... 23

38 45 27 41 19 43 27 15 23 9 25

2000 (6-5, 5-4 in LSC) Coach Todd Whitten at Harding (Ark.)................... 52 Western New Mexico............... 7 at Southwestern Okla............. 22 Southeastern Okla.................... 0 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 31 West Texas A&M................... 19 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 34 Abilene Christian................... 13 Midwestern State................... 44 Texas A&M-Commerce........... 7 at Angelo State....................... 45

2001 (10-3, 8-1 in LSC) LSC and LSC South Champions Coach Todd Whitten 47 Langston................................ 13 10 at Sam Houston State............. 61 21 Southwestern Oklahoma........ 20 39 at Southeastern Oklahoma..... 32 20 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 23 62 at West Texas A&M................. 3 55 Eastern New Mexico.............. 14 52 at Abilene Christian................. 7 41 Angelo State............................. 7 44 at Midwestern State............... 37 34 at Texas A&M-Commerce..... 24 NCAA PLAYOFFS 28 at Chadron State (Neb.)......... 24 25 at UC Davis............................ 42

2002 (9-2, 6-2 in LSC) LSC North Division Champions Coach Todd Whitten 62 SW Assemblies of God............ 0 53 New Mexico Highlands........... 7 38 at Angelo State......................... 0 12 Abilene Christian..................... 9 3 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 16 35 East Central............................ 26 62 Southeastern Oklahoma......... 31 28 at Northeastern State (OT)..... 29 42 at West Texas A&M............... 17 33 Southwestern Oklahoma........ 30 34 at Central Oklahoma.............. 27

2003 (8-4, 6-2 in LSC) LSC North Division Champions Coach Todd Whitten 24 Southern Arkansas................. 27 40 Angelo State............................. 9 41 at Abilene Christian................. 7 15 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 23 42 at East Central........................ 14 39 at Sam Houston State............. 20 42 at Southeastern Oklahoma..... 28 48 Northeastern State (OT)......... 44 47 West Texas A&M................... 27 17 at Southwestern Oklahoma.... 21 38 Central Oklahoma.................. 23 NCAA PLAYOFFS 10 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 34

2004 (7-4, 6-3 in LSC) Coach Todd Whitten (N) New Mexico Highlands..... 7 Texas A&M-Commerce......... 16 at Midwestern State................. 3 Abilene Christian................... 31 at Central Oklahoma.............. 42 East Central............................ 21 at Sam Houston State............. 44 Southeastern Oklahoma......... 27 at Northeastern State.............. 14 at West Texas A&M............... 14 Southwestern Oklahoma........ 12

35 42 19 14 17 17 14 32 52 34 46

17 45 34 16 21 37 34 7 30 26

2005 (7-3, 6-3 in LSC) Coach Sam McElroy at Texas A&M-Commerce....... 7 Western New Mexico............. 21 Northeastern State.................. 25 at Southwestern Oklahoma...... 9 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 24 Midwestern State..................... 7 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 27 Abilene Christian .................. 18 at Angelo State....................... 17 West Texas A&M................... 30

2006 (6-4, 6-3 in LSC) LSC South Divison Co-Champions Coach Sam McElroy 23 at Texas State......................... 27 30 Southeastern Oklahoma......... 37 13 at Texas A&M-Commerce..... 14 21 at Southwestern Oklahoma.... 19 23 Texas A&M-Kingsville............ 0 38 at Midwestern State............... 17 48 Eastern New Mexico................ 0 37 at Abilene Christian............... 36 41 Angelo State........................... 10 16 at West Texas A&M............... 21

44 27 41 24 43 31 44 40 63 38 14

2007 (9-2, 7-2 in LSC) Coach Sam McElroy East Central.............................. 7 at Stephen F. Austin............... 24 at Southeastern Oklahoma..... 17 Texas A&M-Commerce........... 7 Southwestern Oklahoma........ 19 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 21 Midwestern State................... 32 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 10 Abilene Christian................... 70 at Angelo State....................... 10 West Texas A&M................... 39

The 2006 Texans finished the season 6-4 overall led by quarterback Richard Bartel and running back Michael Sampson, both seen here as Sampson rumbles for 32-yard touchdown to help defeat No. 14 Abilene Christian on the road, 37-36.

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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2008 (8-3, 6-3 in LSC) Coach Sam McElroy Southeastern Oklahoma......... 10 Northeastern State.................. 10 at East Central.......................... 6 Central Oklahoma.................. 17 at Southwestern Oklahoma.... 21 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 27 at Midwestern State............... 16 Eastern New Mexico.............. 21 at Abilene Christian............... 37 Angelo State........................... 24 at West Texas A&M............... 51

2009 (10-3, 7-2 in LSC) LSC Co-Champions LSC South Division Co-Champions Coach Sam McElroy 45 Arkansas-Monticello.............. 16 6 at Northeastern State................ 0 41 East Central.............................. 2 35 at Central Oklahoma.............. 17 66 Southwestern Oklahoma.......... 3 20 at Texas A&M-Kingsville...... 34 31 Midwestern State................... 28 30 at Eastern New Mexico.......... 20 13 Abilene Christian..................... 6 21 at Angelo State....................... 14 35 West Texas A&M................... 49 NCAA PLAYOFFS 57 at Texas A&M-Kingsville (2OT).. 56 6 at Central Washington............ 27

Records Since 1975 All Games.....................208-160-3 Home Games.......................113-65 Road Games...................... 88-84-3 Neutral Games..........................7-7 Season Openers.....................20-15 Home Openers......................23-12

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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About The LSC

L

ong known as a leader in intercollegiate athletics, the Lone Star Conference (LSC) is an innovative athletics conference which aims to provide a first-class competitive experience for member institutions and to allow for comprehensive development of student-athletes through academic services and life skills programming. The LSC continues to build upon its proud history while developing into one of NCAA Division II’s most successful conferences.

The league’s mission is to foster student participation and success among member institutions in Division II intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of each institution’s total educational program. The LSC pursues student-athlete development with highest regard to the principles of academic excellence, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, resourcefulness, community service, gender equity, and diversity.

The LSC - founded on April 25, 1931 - has grown from a fiveteam conference of Texas-based schools to a 16-member league Lone Star Conference Map that spans three states (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico). The conference membership recently expanded by adding the University of the Incarnate Word in July 2010. The league continues to assist its member institutions in the maintenance of intercollegiate athletic programs that are compatible with the highest standards of education and competitive sports.

Throughout the league’s 79-year history, various institutions have competed under the LSC banner. Today, only Texas A&M University-Commerce (then East Texas State) remains from the original group that was formed in 1931 when North Texas State, Stan Wagnon Southwest Texas State, Sam Houston State and Commissioner Stephen F. Austin withdrew from the old Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

The membership alignment has changed over the years, with current members having been added in each of the past five decades.

Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly Texas A&I) joined in 1954, followed by Angelo State in 1968 and Abilene Christian in 1973.

Conference membership remained within the Texas borders until 1984 when Eastern New Mexico was admitted. Since then, the LSC has grown to include members from Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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Central Oklahoma (1987) and Cameron (1988, 1996) were the next additions in the LSC’s expansion phase, while Compliance Texas Woman’s (1989) and previous members West Texas A&M (1986, 1993) and Tarleton State (1968, 1994) joined the league soon after.

Midwestern State was admitted early in 1995, and the league grew again later that year with the acceptance of four more Oklahoma schools - East Central, Northeastern State, Southeastern Oklahoma and Southwestern Oklahoma - along with Harding and Ouachita Baptist from Arkansas.

That brought the league membership to 17, but Harding and OBU departed the conference after the 1999-2000 academic year, while UIW was added in 2010 to bring about the LSC’s current look.

Other past members of the LSC include Trinity, Houston, Lamar, Howard Payne, Sul Ross State and McMurry.

Beginning with the 1997-98 academic year, the league was formed into two divisions - North and South - in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball. Divisional champions are crowned according to results among division teams, with an overall league champion also being decided either by crossover games or a postseason championship tournament.

Melanie Robotham Volleyball and baseball returned to playing without divisions in 2007-08, making this the fourth straight year for division Media Relations play to be utilized in only football, basketball and softball.

While the LSC has maintained a long-standing tradition of competitive athletic programs for its members, many teams and individuals have gone on to distinguish themselves on the national stage. Entering 2010-11, LSC member institutions have collected more than 100 team national championships, including 72 in NCAA Division II. Angelo State provided the most recent addition to that total, claiming the women’s track and field championship this past spring.

The LSC conducts conference championships in 16 sports (eight men and eight women). Men’s championships include football, soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball, track and field, tennis and golf. Women’s titles are determined in volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, softball, track and field, tennis and golf.

The conference office is located in Richardson, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. Stan Wagnon serves as Commissioner, with assistance from Jay Poerner (Compliance) and Melanie Robotham (Media Relations).

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1221 West Campbell Road, Suite 171 • Richardson, TX 75080 Phone (972) 234-0033 • Fax (972) 234-4110 www.lonestarconference.org

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 *East Central at Central Oklahoma 2 p.m. *Southeastern Oklahoma at Texas A&M-Commerce 2 p.m.

*Eastern New Mexico at Midwestern State 6 p.m.

#Northeastern State at West Texas A&M 6 p.m.

Oklahoma Panhandle State at Southwestern Okla. 6 p.m. *Abilene Christian at Texas A&M-Kingsville 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Eastern New Mexico at Oklahoma Panhandle State 1 p.m.

*Central Oklahoma at Northeastern State 2 p.m.

*Midwestern State at Abilene Christian 2 p.m.

*East Central at Southeastern Oklahoma 2 p.m. *Southwestern Okla. at Texas A&M-Commerce 2 p.m.

*Texas A&M-Kingsville at Angelo State 6 p.m.

*Tarleton State at West Texas A&M 6 p.m. *LSC Division game. #LSC Crossover game.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 *Eastern New Mexico at Tarleton State 2 p.m.

Southwest Baptist at Northeastern State 2 p.m. *East Central at Texas A&M-Commerce 2 p.m. *Abilene Christian at West Texas A&M 6 p.m. *Central Oklahoma at Southwestern Oklahoma 6 p.m. #Southeastern Oklahoma at Angelo State 6 p.m. *Midwestern State at Texas A&M-Kingsville 7 p.m.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 East Central at Southern Nazarene 2 p.m. *Southeastern Oklahoma at Central Oklahoma 6 p.m.

*Tarleton State at Midwestern State 6 p.m. *Northeastern State at Southwestern Oklahoma 6 p.m.

*Angelo State at Abilene Christian 7 p.m.

*West Texas A&M at Eastern New Mexico 7 p.m. #Texas A&M-Commerce at Texas A&M-Kingsville 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 #Texas A&M-Commerce at Abilene Christian 6 p.m #Angelo State at Southwestern Oklahoma 6 p.m. #Eastern New Mexico at Southeastern Oklahoma 6 p.m. #Tarleton State at East Central 6 p.m.

Azusa Pacific at West Texas A&M 6 p.m. #Central Oklahoma at Texas A&M-Kingsville 7 p.m. #Midwestern State at Northeastern State 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 #East Central at Angelo State 6 p.m. #Abilene Christian at Southeastern Oklahoma 6 p.m. #Southwestern Oklahoma at West Texas A&M 6 p.m. #Central Oklahoma at Tarleton State 7 p.m. #Eastern New Mexico at Texas A&M-Commerce 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Central Oklahoma at Southwest Baptist 1:30 p.m. *Texas A&M-Commerce at Northeastern State 2 p.m. #East Central at Abilene Christian 6 p.m. *Eastern New Mexico at Angelo State 6 p.m. *Midwestern State at West Texas A&M 6 p.m. *Southwestern Okla. at Southeastern Okla. 6 p.m. *Texas A&M-Kingsville at Tarleton State 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 *Angelo State at Tarleton State 7 p.m.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 #West Texas A&M at Central Oklahoma 6 p.m.

Texas A&M-Kingsville at East Central 6 p.m.

Angelo State at Texas A&M-Commerce 7 p.m. #Southeastern Oklahoma at Midwestern State 7 p.m.

Northeastern State at Tarleton State 7 p.m. #Southwestern Oklahoma at Eastern New Mexico 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 *Northeastern State at East Central 2 p.m. *Texas A&M-Commerce at Central Oklahoma 6 p.m. *Angelo State at Midwestern State 6 p.m. *Southeastern Oklahoma at Northwestern State 6 p.m. #Tarleton State at Southwestern Oklahoma 6 p.m. *Abilene Christian at Eastern New Mexico 7 p.m. *West Texas A&M at Texas A&M-Kingsville 7 p.m.

History

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Abilene Christian at Northwest Missouri State 6 p.m..

Angelo State at Texas State 6 p.m.

Texas A&M-Commerce at Northwestern State (La.) 6 p.m.

Pittsburg State at Central Oklahoma 6 p.m.

Eastern New Mexico at Southern Nazarene 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 *Tarleton State at Abilene Christian 2 p.m.

#Midwestern State at Central Oklahoma 2 p.m. *Northeastern State at Southeastern Oklahoma 2:30 p.m. *Texas A&M-Kingsville at Eastern New Mexico 3 p.m. *West Texas A&M at Angelo State 6 p.m.

*Southwestern Oklahoma at East Central 6 p.m.

#Texas A&M-Kingsville at Northeastern State 7 p.m.

Newberry at Midwestern State 7 p.m.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 East Central at Sam Houston State 6 p.m.

Northeastern State at Arkansas Tech 7 p.m.

Southeastern Oklahoma at Tarleton State 7 p.m.

Southwestern Oklahoma at Northwestern Oklahoma 7 p.m.

Texas A&M-Kingsville at North Dakota 7 p.m.

West Texas A&M at Mesa State 8 p.m.

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

LSC Individual Records RUSHING ATTEMPTS Game: 49, Kenneth Parks, East Texas State vs. Carson-Newman, 1972 Season: 317, Gerome Castleberry, East Central, 2002 Career: 885, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986-89 RUSHING YARDS Game: 342, Carlton Booe, Northeastern State vs. Southeastern Okla., 1998 Season: 2,165, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 Season Average per Carry: 10.4, Clem Franks, Texas A&I, 1976 Season Average per Game: 182.8, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986 Career: 6,320, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986-89 Career Average per Carry: 8.4, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007-08 Career Average per Game: 172.8, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007-08 MOST 100-YD GAMES RUSHING Season: 12, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008 Career: 36, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986-89 MOST 200-YD GAMES RUSHING Season: 5, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986 Career: 13, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986-89 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Season: 35, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 PASSES ATTEMPTED Game: 94, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 647, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Career: 1,320, Billy Martin, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 PASSES COMPLETED Game: 64, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 404, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Season Average per Game: 32.9, Derek Maupin, West Texas A&M, 2004 Career: 818, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 PASSING COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Season: .685 (311-454), Dalton Bell, West Texas A&M, 2005 Career: .675, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2005-08 PASSING YARDS Game: 695, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 5,097, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 Season Average per Game: 437.3, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Career: 12,012, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 Career Average per Game: 305.3, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2005-08 TOUCHDOWN PASSES Game: 7, Keith Null, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 41, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2007 Career: 114, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 MOST 200-YD GAMES PASSING -- Season: 13, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2007; Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 TOTAL PLAYS Game: 102, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 734, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Career: 1,821, Ned Cox, Angelo State, 1983-86 TOTAL YARDS Game: 681, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 4,9796, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 Season Average per Game: 436.7, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Career: 12,080, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 Career Average per Game: 298.5, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2005-08 RECEPTIONS Game: 15, Alester Givens, Tarleton State vs. Midwestern State, 2001; Cory Sims, Texas A&M-Commerce vs. Midwestern State, 2002 Season: 95, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 Career: 244, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, 2004-08 RECEIVING YARDS Game: 323, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 1,469, Dee Dee Carter, Central Oklahoma, 2001 Season Average per Game: 143.6, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 Career: 3,357, Dee Dee Carter, Central Oklahoma, 2000-03 Career Average per Game: 97.8, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, 2004-08 Career Yards per Catch: 23.2, Romar Crenshaw, Southeastern Oklahoma, 200-03 TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Game: 5, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 22, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 Career: 45, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, 2004-05 PUNTS Game: 32, Jan Jones, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 Season: 89, Rick Kinsey, Stephen F. Austin, 1978 PUNTING YARDS Game: 1,203, Jan Jones, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 Season: 3,509, Dan Roberson, East Texas State, 1986 PUNTING AVERAGE Season: 46.8, Bill Huffman, Sul Ross, 1960 Career: 43.2, Bill Dement, Angelo State, 1968-71 PUNT RETURNS Game: 9, Gary Peoples, SW Texas vs. Howard Payne, 1981; Pinkey Hurley, Central Okla. vs.Cal State-Northridge, 1990; Aaron Lucas, Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian, 1999; Brandon Smith, Central Oklahoma vs. Emporia State, 2007 Season: 35, Johnnie Jones, Central Oklahoma, 1998

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PUNT RETURN YARDS Game: 224, Bobby Menchaca, Angelo State vs. McMurry, 1969 Season: 526, Byron Shaw, Texas A&I, 1973 Career: 1,212, Larry Pullin, Texas A&I, 1965-68 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE Season: 22.1, Curtis Guyton, East Texas State, 1965 Career: 18.5, Curtis Guyton, East Texas St, 1965-66 KICKOFF RETURN YARDS Game: 214, Steve Hinson, Eastern New Mexico vs. Central Oklahoma, 2001 Season: 975, Jerome Hewitt, Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Career: 1,517, Jerry Clement, S. F. Austin, 1962-65 KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE Season: 38.0, David Hurst, East Texas State, 1949 Career: 25.3, Jerry Clement, S. F. Austin, 1962-65 KICKOFF RETURNS Game: 8, Sam Tarrant, East Texas State vs.SW Texas, 1979; Brandon Williams, Midwestern State at Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 34, T.J. Jones, Eastern New Mexico, 1996 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Game: 409, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 Season: 2,982, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008 Career: 7,803, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986-89 INTERCEPTIONS Game: 5, Alfredo Avila, Sul Ross vs. East Texas State, 1966 Season: 14, Alfredo Avila, Sul Ross, 1966 Career: 36, Alfredo Avila, Sul Ross, 1963-66 INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS Game: 122, Autry Beamon, East Texas State vs. East Central, 1972 Season: 318, Autry Beamon, East Texas State, 1972 Career: 535, Autry Beamon, East Texas State 1971-74 POINTS SCORED Game: 42, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 234, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 Career: 438, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008 TOUCHDOWNS Game: 7, Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 Season: 39, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 Career: 73, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008 KICKING POINTS SCORED Game: 21, Taylor Cannon, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 117, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2008 Career: 339, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 PATs MADE Game: 11, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 82, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2007 Career: 213, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 PATs ATTEMPTED Game: 11, Jack Kyle, Sam Houston vs. Brooke Army, 1949; Matt Adams, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 Season: 86, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2007 Career: 222, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2005-08 CONSECUTIVE PATs MADE Season: 46, Pete Cuva, Southeastern Oklahoma, 2004 Career: 76, Bryan Thompson, Angelo State, 1987-90 FIELD GOALS MADE Game: 6, Taylor Cannon, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 18, Ha’a Bento, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2004 Career: 59, J.W. Boren, Tarleton State, 1999-02 (att. 83) FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Game: 7, Taylor Cannon, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 30, Jared Homer, Northeastern State, 2008 Career: 84, Billy Watkins, E. Texas St, 1990-93 CONSECUTIVE FGs MADE -- Season: 15, Paul Williams, Tarleton, 2005

Career: 26, Paul Williams, Tarleton, 2004-06 FIELD GOAL ACCURACY -- Season:100% (15-15), Paul Williams, Tarleton, 2005

SINGLE-GAME SUPERLATIVES Longest Run: 99, JT Thompson, Eastern New Mexico vs. East Central, 2007; Keithon Flemming, West Texas A&M vs. Angelo State, 2007.

Longest Pass: 99, Binky Ford to Frankie Reescano, Sam Houston State vs. Howard Payne, 1980; Matt Morris to Casey Cowan, A&M-Commerce vs. Midwestern St., 1997 Longest Punt Return: 100, three times.

Longest Kickoff Return: 100, 19 times.

Longest INT Return: 100, nine times.

Longest Punt: 89, Mark Bounds, West Texas State vs. Central State (Okla.), 1990 Longest Field Goal: 69, Ove Johansson, Abilene Christian vs. East Texas State, 1976

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LSC Football Standings (2000-2010)

South W-L 5-0 4-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-5

2009-LSC South Rank, Team T1. Tarleton T1. Midwestern State

South W-L 4-2 4-2

Overall W-L 10-3 9-3

LSC W-L 9-0 8-1 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-4 5-4 3-6 2-7 1-8 1-8 0-9

2008-LSC North Overall Rank, Team W-L 1. Central Oklahoma 7-4 2. Southeastern Oklahoma 6-5 3. Texas A&M-Commerce 5-5 4. Southwestern Oklahoma 3-8 5. Northeastern State 1-10

North W-L 5-0 4-1 3-2 1-4 0-5

South W-L 6-0 5-1 3-3 3-3 3-3 1-5 0-6

2007-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. West Texas A&M 2. Abilene Christian 3. Tarleton State 4. Midwestern State 5. Texas A&M-Commerce 6. Southwestern Oklahoma 7. Central Oklahoma 8. Eastern New Mexico 9. Southeastern Oklahoma 10. Northeastern State 11. Texas A&M-Kingsville 12. Angelo State 13. East Central

LSC W-L 9-0 8-1 7-2 6-3 5-4 4-5 4-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 2-7 2-7

2007-LSC North Rank, Team T-1.Southwestern Okla.

T-1. A&M-Commerce

North W-L 3-2 3-2

Overall W-L 6-5 5-6

T-1. Southeastern Okla.

T-1. Central Oklahoma T-1. Northeastern State 6. East Central

2007-LSC South Rank, Team 1. West Texas A&M 2. Abilene Christian 3. Tarleton State 4. Midwestern State 5. Texas A&M-Kingsville 6. Angelo State 7. Eastern New Mexico

4-6 4-6 3-7 2-9

3-2 3-2 3-2 0-5

Overall W-L 12-1 10-3 9-2 8-3 3-8 2-8 5-6

South W-L 6-0 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6

2006-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. West Texas A&M T2. Midwestern State T2. Abilene Christian 4. Tarleton State 5. Southeastern Oklahoma T6. Central Oklahoma T6. Southwestern Oklahoma T6. Northeastern State T6. Texas A&M-Commerce T10. Texas A&M-Kingsville T10. East Central T10. Eastern New Mexico T10. Angelo State

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

LSC W-L 8-1 7-2 7-2 6-3 5-4 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7

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2009-LSC North Overall Rank, Team W-L 1. Texas A&M-Commerce 5-5 2. Southeastern Oklahoma 7-4 3. Central Oklahoma 4-7 4. Northeastern State 2-9 5. Southwestern Oklahoma 1-10 6. East Central 0-11

2008-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. Abilene Christian 2. West Texas A&M T3. Tarleton T3. Central Oklahoma T3. Texas A&M-Kingsville T3. Southeastern Oklahoma T7. Midwestern State T7. Texas A&M-Commerce 9. Angelo State 10. East Central T11. Southwestern Oklahoma T11. Eastern New Mexico 13. Northeastern State

2008-LSC South Overall Rank, Team W-L 1. Abilene Christian 11-1 2. West Texas A&M 11-2 T3. Tarleton 8-3 T3. Texas A&M-Kingsville 7-4 T3. Midwestern State 6-4 6. Angelo State 3-8 7. Eastern New Mexico 2-9

Conference

LSC W-L 7-2 7-2 7-2 6-3 6-3 5-4 5-4 5-4 4-5 2-7 2-7 1-8 0-9

4-2 4-2 3-3 2-4 0-6

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2009-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team T1. Tarleton T1. Midwesterrn State T1. Texas A&M-Kingsville T4. Abilene Christian T4. West Texas A&M T6. Southeastern Oklahoma T6. Angelo State 8. Texas A&M-Commerce 9. Central Oklahoma T10. Eastern New Mexico T10. Northeastern State 12. Southwestern Oklahoma 13. East Central

T1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 9-3 T1. West Texas A&M 7-5 5. Abilene Christian 9-4 6. Angelo State 6-5 7. Eastern New Mexico 3-8

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Opponents

Season Average per Game: 48.5, East Texas State, 1952 FEWEST PASS COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Game: 0, East Texas State vs. Sam Houston St, 1946; Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946; Howard Payne vs. East Central, 1959; Southwest Texas vs.

Texas Lutheran, 1965; Howard Payne vs. Texas A&I, 1959; Southwest Texas vs. Howard Payne, 1965; Stephen F. Austin vs. NW Louisiana, 1971; East Texas State vs. Angelo State, 1971; Texas A&I vs. Southwest Texas, 1974; Texas A&I vs. Livingston, 1978; Sam Houston St. vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1980; Texas A&I vs. Howard Payne, 1986; Cameron vs. Central Oklahoma, 1988; Cameron vs. Texas A&I, 1990; East Texas State vs. Henderson, 1993; Eastern New Mexico vs. Texas A&M Kingsville, 1999; Southwestern Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006; Angelo State vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2007; Abilene Christian vs.

Eastern New Mexico, 2007; Northeastern State at Eastern New Mexico, 2007 Season: 35, Sam Houston State, 1956 FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED Game: 0, All games above and Angelo State vs. Central Oklahoma, 1973; Southwestern Oklahoma vs.

Panhandle State, 2001; Midwestern State vs. Western New Mexico, 2001; Southwestern Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006; Angelo State vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2007; Abilene Christian vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2007; Northeastern State at Eastern New Mexico, 2007 Season: 443, Sam Houston State, 1956 Season Average per Game: 49.2, Sam Houston State, 1956 FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED Season: 34, Southwest Texas, 1948 TURNOVERS Season: 52, East Texas State, 1990 Season Average per Game: 4.7, East Texas State, 1970 WINS Season: 14, Angelo State, 1978; Southwest Texas, 1982 LONGEST WIN STREAK 42, Texas A&I, 1973-77 (also 46 undefeated) ATTENDANCE Game: 23,276, Eastern New Mexico at West Texas A&M, 2007

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Season: 3,630, East Texas State, 1986 PUNTS (both teams) Game: 63, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 PUNTING YARDS (both teams) Game: 2,390, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State 1946 POINTS Game: 93, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 Season: 639, Abilene Christian, 2007 Season Average per Game: 52.3, Abilene Christian, 2008 KICKING POINTS Game: 21, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 118, Abilene Christian, 2008 TOUCHDOWNS Game: 13, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 PATs MADE Game: 11. West Texas A&M vs. N.M. Highlands, 2005; Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 PATs ATTEMPTED Game: 12, East Texas State vs. NW Oklahoma, 1953; West Texas A&M vs. New Mexico Highlands, 2005 FIELD GOALS MADE Game: 6, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Game: 7, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 INTERCEPTIONS Game: 9, Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston, 1949 Season: 37, Texas A&I, 1970 INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS Game: 188, Abilene Christian vs. S.F. Austin, 1982 FEWEST TOTAL PLAYS ALLOWED Game: 30, Howard Payne vs. Stephen F. Austin (1959) Season: 427, Lamar, 1958 FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED Game: Minus-38, Tarleton vs. Baptist Christian, 1974 Season: 1,329, Sam Houston State, 1956, 1964 Season Average per Game: 147.7, Sam Houston, 1956 FEWEST CARRIES ALLOWED Game: 12, Texas A&I vs. Tarleton, 1970; Texas A&M- Commerce vs. West Texas A&M, 2005; Northeastern State vs. West Texas A&M, 2006 Season: 289, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006 FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Game: Minus-77, McMurry vs. Abilene Christian, 1968 Season: 485, East Texas State, 1952

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RUSHING ATTEMPTS Game: 96, Texas A&I vs. Angelo State, 1982 Season: 689, Texas A&I, 1986 RUSHING YARDS Game: 586, Southwest Texas vs. Prairie View, 1978 Season: 4,342, Texas A&I, 1986 Season Average per Game: 395.2, Texas A&I, 1986 PASSES ATTEMPTED Game: 95, Eastern New Mexico vs Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 749, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 PASSES COMPLETED Game: 64, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 460, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 Season Average per Game: 34.3 West Texas A&M, 2007 PASSING YARDS Game: 595, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 5,155, West Texas A&M, 2007 Season Average per Game: 448, Eastern New Mexico, 2009 TD PASSES Game: 7, West Texas State vs. Texas A&I, 1986; West Texas A&M at Adams State, 2007; East Central at Angelo, State 2007; West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, 2008 Season: 51, West Texas A&M, 2007 PASSING COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Season: .718 (249 of 347), Midwestern State, 2009 TOTAL PLAYS Game: 121, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 2009 Season: 1,024, West Texas A&M, 2007 TOTAL YARDS Game: 810, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 Season: 7,082, Abilene Christian, 2007 Season Average per Game: 569.9, Texas A&I, 1976 PUNT RETURNS Game: 12, East Texas State vs. North Texas, 1933 PUNT RETURN YARDS Game: 224, Angelo State vs. McMurry, 1969 KICKOFF RETURNS Game: 13, East Texas State vs.Arkansas State, 1987 KICKOFF RETURN YARDS Game: 248, Southeastern Okla. vs. Midwestern , 2000 PUNTS Game: 32, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 Season: 92, Stephen F. Austin, 1978 PUNTING YARDS Game: 1,203, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

LSC Standings Since 2000 2006-LSC North Rank, Team Southeastern Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma Northeastern State Texas A&M-Commerce Central Oklahoma East Central

Overall W-L 6-4 6-5 4-6 5-5 5-6 2-8

North W-L 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4

2006-LSC South Rank, Team West Texas A&M Tarleton State Midwestern State Abilene Christian Angelo State Eastern New Mexico Texas A&M-Kingsville

Overall W-L 11-2 6-4 10-3 8-3 3-7 3-7 3-8

South W-L 5-1 5-1 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-5 0-6

2005-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. West Texas A&M T2. Southeastern Oklahoma T2. Angelo State 4. Tarleton State T5. Midwestern State T5. Texas A&M-Commerce T5. Texas A&M-Kingsville T8. Abilene Christian T8. Eastern New Mexico 10. Central Oklahoma T11. East Central T11. Northeastern State 13. Southwestern Oklahoma

LSC W-L 8-1 7-2 7-2 6-3 5-4 5-4 5-4 4-5 4-5 3-6 2-7 2-7 0-9

2005-LSC North Rank, Team Southeastern Oklahoma Texas A&M-Commerce Central Oklahoma East Central Northeastern State Southwestern Oklahoma

Overall W-L 8-2 5-5 3-7 3-7 2-8 1-10

North W-L 5-0 4-2 2-3 12-3 2-3 0-5

2005-LSC South Rank, Team West Texas A&M Angelo State Tarleton State Midwestern State Texas A&M-Kingsville Eastern New Mexico Abilene Christian

Overall W-L 10-2 9-3 7-3 6-4 6-4 5-6 4-6

South W-L 6-1 4-2 3-3 3-3 2-4 2-4 2-4

2004-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville T2. Southeastern Oklahoma T2. Central Oklahoma T2. Midwestern State 5. Tarleton State T6. Abilene Christian T6. East Central T6. Eastern New Mexico 9. Texas A&M-Commerce T10. Angelo State T10. West Texas A&M 12. Southwestern Oklahoma 13. Northeastern State

LSC W-L 8-1 7-2 7-2 7-2 6-3 5-4 5-4 5-4 4-5 2-7 2-7 1-8 0-9

2004-LSC North Rank, Team Southeastern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Tarleton State East Central

North W-L 4-1 4-1 3-2 3-2

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2004-LSC South Rank, Team Texas A&M-Kingsville Midwestern State Eastern New Mexico Abilene Christian Texas A&M-Commerce West Texas A&M Angelo State

South W-L 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 1-5

Overall W-L 9-2 8-3 6-5 5-5 4-6 2-8 2-9

2003-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville T2. Southeastern Oklahoma T2. Central Oklahoma T2. Midwestern State T2. Tarleton State 6. Abilene Christian T7. Angelo State T7. East Central T7. Eastern New Mexico T10. Northeastern State T10. Southwestern Oklahoma T10. West Texas A&M 13. Texas A&M-Commerce

LSC W-L 8-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-3 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-6 2-6 2-6 0-8

2003-LSC North Rank, Team Tarleton State Southeastern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Northeastern State East Central Southwestern Oklahoma

Overall W-L 8-4 7-3 9-3 3-7 3-8 5-6

North W-L 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4

2003-LSC South Rank, Team Texas A&M-Kingsville Abilene Christian Midwestern State Eastern New Mexico West Texas A&M Angelo State Texas A&M-Commerce

Overall W-L 11-2 6-4 7-3 6-5 3-8 3-8 1-10

South W-L 6-0 5-1 4-2 2-4 2-4 2-4 0-6

2002-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville T2. Tarleton State T2. Abilene Christian T2. Midwestern State T5. Eastern New Mexico T5. Southeastern Oklahoma T5. Southwestern Oklahoma 8. Central Oklahoma 9. East Central T10. Northeastern State T10. Angelo State T10. Texas A&M-Commerce 13. West Texas A&M

LSC W-L 7-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-3 5-3 5-3 4-4 3-5 2-6 2-6 2-6 0-8

2002-LSC North Rank, Team Tarleton State Southeastern Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Northeastern State East Central

Overall W-L 9-2 7-3 7-4 5-6 4-7 3-8

North W-L 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4

2002-LSC South Rank, Team Texas A&M-Kingsville

Overall South W-L W-L 10-3 5-1

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Abilene Christian Eastern New Mexico Midwestern State Angelo State Texas A&M-Commerce West Texas A&M

6-4 8-3 7-4 2-8 2-8 0-11

5-1 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-5 0-6

2001-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team T1. Tarleton State T1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 3. Angelo State 4. East Central 5. Midwestern State 6. Texas A&M-Commerce T7. Eastern New Mexico T7. Northeastern State 9. Abilene Christian T10. Southeastern Oklahoma T10. Southwestern Oklahoma 12. Central Oklahoma 13. West Texas A&M

LSC W-L 8-1 8-1 6-2 6-3 5-3 5-4 4-4 4-4 3-6 2-6 2-6 1-7 0-8

2001-LSC North Rank, Team Midwestern State East Central Northeastern State Southeastern Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma

Overall W-L 7-4 6-4 5-5 3-7 4-6 3-8

North W-L 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4

2001-LSC South Rank, Team Texas A&M-Kingsville Tarleton State Angelo State Texas A&M-Commerce Eastern New Mexico Abilene Christian West Texas A&M

Overall W-L 9-1 9-2 6-4 7-4 6-4 3-8 2-9

South W-L 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 2-4 0-6

2000-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. Northeastern State T2. Central Oklahoma T2. Midwestern State T2. Eastern New Mexico T2. East Central 6. Tarleton State T7. Southwestern Oklahoma T7. West Texas A&M T7. Angelo State T10. Texas A&M-Commerce T10. Texas A&M-Kingsville 12. Abilene Christian 13. Southeastern Oklahoma

LSC W-L 7-1 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-5 4-5 1-7 0-7

2000-LSC North Rank, Team Northeastern State Midwestern State Central Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma East Central Southeastern Oklahoma

Overall W-L 9-1 7-4 5-5 6-4 6-5 1-9

North W-L 5-0 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 0-5

2000-LSC South Rank, Team Eastern New Mexico Angelo State Tarleton State West Texas A&M Texas A&M-Commerce Texas A&M-Kingsville Abilene Christian

Overall W-L 6-4 6-4 6-5 5-6 5-6 4-7 1-9

South W-L 4-2 4-2 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 1-5

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President Dr. Dominic F. Dottavio

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r. F. Dominic Dottavio became the fifteenth president of Tarleton State University on August 1, 2008. He provides strategic direction for the campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Granbury and Thurber. Dr. Dottavio can be seen all around campus, greeting everyone with a cheerful “It’s a great day to be a Texan!” He serves as Tarleton’s ambassador to students, parents, alumni and friends.

Dr. Dottavio came to Tarleton from the presidency of Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio.

At Heidelberg, he increased student enrollment, expanded the curriculum and initiated student engagement strategies and programs.

Prior to his tenure at Heidelberg, he served as the chief executive officer of The Ohio State University at Marion. His accomplishments there included opening a university center in nearby Delaware, Ohio, and receiving a $10 million gift, which was one of the largest ever given to the Ohio State system. When named to head Ohio State-Marion, Dr. Dottavio was working for the United States Department

of the Interior as chief scientist for the National Parks Service in Atlanta. Research programs he led there included endangered species reintroduction, ecosystem restoration and conservation biology.

Dr. Dottavio earned a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management from The Ohio State University, a master’s degree from Yale University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. In 2001, The Ohio State University selected Dr. Dottavio from among 350,000 alumni to receive its Distinguished Citizenship Award. In 2007, he was honored by Purdue University as a distinguished alumnus of the College of Agriculture.

President Dottavio and his wife, Dr. C. Lisette Dottavio, CPA and senior tax accountant, have two grown children, Aaron and Adrea, who live in Montgomery and College Station.

Dr. Dottavio on Tarleton Athletics “I’m extraordinarily proud to be president of Tarleton State University.”

“Student-athletes can be assured that they have a president who loves sports and views them as important to the university.”

“Athletics add immeasurably to the life of the campus and create opportunities for educating our students. Many of the lessons of life are learned outside the classroom.”

“Tarleton is very fortunate to have strong community support for its athletic programs. There are few if any other Division II universities in the country that have such a comprehensive list of businesses and individuals supporting their athletic programs.”

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“What has impressed me most about Tarleton is the spirit and pride of our alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students. Tarleton spirit and pride can be felt in the passion for our traditions and comes alive through our student-athletes when they are on the field, court and track. A successful athletic program like we have at Tarleton lifts the spirit of the entire Stephenville community.” - Dr. Dottavio

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State University, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA).

TACUSPA is an association of administrators, staff, students and others interested in the professional administration of student affairs programs in higher education. The Distinguished Service Award is presented in recognition of high quality leadership performance in

Vice President Institutional Advancement

Dr. Rick Richardson is in his first full year as the Vice President for

Institutional Advancement.

Dr. Richardson came to Tarleton while running Richardson Philanthropy Consulting where he provided specialized startegic services in the areas of advancement management, annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns and more.

Richardson received his associate’s degree from Del Mar College, bachelor’s and Juris doctorate degree from Baylor University, master’s from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and doctorate from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va.

He previously served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at McMurry in Abilene, and as Executive Director of Development, Planned Giving and Foundation Relations at TAMUCorpus Christi. Richardson has also taught on the university level and served as an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service.

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Dr. Wanda Mercer, Vice President for Student Services at Tarleton

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for Academic Affairs at Tarleton State University after

A native of Kansas, Peer previously held the same position at Tarleton for six years before retiring in August 2007. After leaving, he served as a consultant to the president of Minnesota State UniversityMankato to provide services for campus expansion. He also served as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Commerce prior to returning to Tarleton.

Peer has spent more than 40 years in education with experiences ranging from tenured professor to interim president at public and private universities, including Central Michigan University, Adams State College and the University of Tulsa.

At Tarleton, he helped initiate the expansion of the university into new territories, including increasing the number of degree programs at Tarleton’s Fort Worth facilities and at McLennan County Community College in Waco, Texas.

Peer has a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University, a master’s degree from Emporia State University and a doctororal degree from Indiana University-Bloomington.

He received the Outstanding Achievement Certificate and Governor’s Official Recognition for his efforts on behalf of the TAMUS Regent’s Initiative for Excellence in Education in 2004.

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Jerry Graham, Vice President for Finance and Administration, has the unique ability to say his first responsibility at Tarleton State University was “student.” Returning to Tarleton in 1970 – one year after his graduation – Graham has run the gamut of experience, beginning as student, continuing on as the university’s assistant business manager and now a longtime Tarleton vice president, under several titles, including business manager. Today he is vice president for finance and administration.

His current charge has been in guiding Tarleton’s division of finance and administration in the pursuit of many broad responsibilities that vary from budgetary control, employee training and benefits, to the management of utilities, facilities and maintenance, campus parking, and the university’s computing environment – things vital to day-to-day operations.

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Dr. Chilton joined the Tarleton faculty in 1982. He is a tenured, full-professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems.

Dr. Chilton served in the CIS Department until 2001 and as head of the Department of Computer Information Systems for three years.

Also in 2001, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents selected Dr. Chilton as a Regents’ Professor, a distinction awarded to those faculty members who have made exemplary contributions to their university and the people of the State of Texas.

Dr. Chilton has served in many roles at Tarleton over the last 25 years. He was Associate Vice President for Student Services for 3 years, during which time he supervised the offices of Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid. He served as an associate dean for operations in the Office of the Registrar and Admissions, and a programmer/analyst in Data Processing.

Since January 2004, Dr. Chilton has served as executive director for the Office for Planning, Evaluation and Institutional Research. In August 2007, he began service as the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. He was named the vice president for enrollment and information management in July of 2009.

Dr. Chilton received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoratoral degrees from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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student affairs at the state, regional and national level. Dr. Mercer has been a member of TACUSPA for over 25 years and has served the association in a wide variety of capacities. She served two terms as president, served as vice president and was editor of the newsletter.

Dr. Mercer’s selection for the award is particularly significant since the nomination and selection process comes from her peers.

Before joining the administration at Tarleton in 1992, Dr. Mercer was with the University of Houston-Clear Lake for 16 years. She holds a Bachelors and Masters degree from Sam Houston State University and an Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University.

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Tarleton State University

Founded in 1899 as a private, liberal arts college known then as John Tarleton College, the institution became a member of The Texas A&M University System in 1917, a four-year degree-granting institution in 1959 and gained status as a university in 1973. Tarleton State University is now one of the state’s fastest growing institutions with an enrollment of 9,633 for fall 2008.

Located one hour from Fort Worth in Stephenville, Texas, Tarleton serves as the educational and cultural flagship of the Cross Timbers Region. With a population of 17,000, Stephenville is known as one of the country’s most desirable places to live and is included in Norman Crampton’s The 100 Best Small Towns in America published by Prentice Hall.

Upgraded campus facilities and affordable tuition combined with Stephenville’s economical cost of living, make Tarleton one of the best university values in Texas. A new 70,000-square-foot sports recreation center, complete with weight rooms, track and gym, opened in fall 2007. The two-story building holds four racquetball courts, a weight room, cardio equipment as well as multi-purpose rooms, classroom and office space. The new facility is also home to a climbing wall and an “outdoor pursuit” area, allowing students the opportunity to sign up for such outdoor items as kayyaks, tents, and camping equipment.

Tarleton Quick Facts Other recent additions include a new $30.8 • 2009 Fall Enrollment: 8,598 million science building complete with a 64-seat planetarium, and a new observatory at Tarleton’s Hunewell Ranch, which houses a fully robotic, • Student/Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1 32-inch diameter, research-grade telescope.

Students come from around the world–26 • Undergraduate Degree Programs: 68 countries and 49 states in the United States–to attend Tarleton. Students have the opportunity • Graduate Degree Programs: 22 to choose from 64 undergraduate, 21 graduate, two associate degree programs and one doctoral • Doctorate Degree Programs: 1 program.

The largest non-land grant agriculture • Associate Degree Programs: 2 university in the United States, Tarleton is a leader in teacher education. It has one of the • Combined Endowment Funds FY 2008: largest and oldest public school improvement partnerships in the United States, benefiting more than 50 area school $38.5 million districts. The university also is a national leader in educating agricultural education teachers.

Data Mining and data warehousing research at Tarleton is improving crop insurance for farmers. At the Center for Agribusiness Excellence (CAE), researchers seek to improve the integrity of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk • 2008-2009 Operating Budget: $111.5 Management Agency’s delivery of services to farmers. Data mining research has identified patterns, and schemes for million cheating the system that are then reported to the Compliance Branch of the agency. In addition, systematic mistakes causing farmers’ claims to be underpaid are reported for corrective action. To date, more than $300 million in cost • Erath County Economic Impact: $170 savings has been attributed to CAE research. million

Bachelor’s degrees in nursing, environmental engineering, engineering physics, international agriculture, interdisciplinary business, communications, as well as a master’s degree in environmental science and a doctoral • State of Texas Economic Impact: $311 degree in educational administration have been added to the curriculum. million

Tarleton also offers an innovative horticulture/landscaping program in golf course management.

A doctoral degree in educational administration and online master’s degrees programs are offered.

• Founded in 1899

Tarleton was recognized for its Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE), which received special notice from the Association of Teacher • Ranks among the most affordable public Education for program excellence. Through the TMATE program, Tarleton is the provider of four-year universities in Texas alternate teacher certification for Fort Worth ISD.

The Computer Information Systems • Offers one of only four hydrology Department was selected by the International programs in the United States, and one of Data Processing Management Association as the only two engineering physics programs in outstanding four-year program in North America Texas in 1989, 1996 and 2003 making Tarleton the first university to be a three-time award recipient.

• Psycle™ programs creates health-related

Tarleton’s Laboratory for Wellness and fitness for individuals with spinal cord Motor Behavior houses a unique training machine injuries and other neurological impairment called “The Psycle™” for individuals with quadriplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, or other mobility impairments that require special • National leader in certification of training. Research showing the importance of moving paralyzed body parts is ongoing. agricultural science teachers

The Department of Animal Sciences oversees the Tarleton Equine-Assisted Therapy (TREAT) program that is designed to utilize horseback riding as a form of physical, emotional and recreational therapy. Hippotherapy (physical therapy on horseback using the horse as a therapist) has developed as a medical field recognized by most major • $30.8 million science building houses countries. the first planetarium in The Texas A&M

The Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research on the Tarleton campus plays a national leadership role University System with a research grade in environmental issues related to water quality. This program provides the university, the dairy and beef industries, observatory housing a 32-inch telescope environmental control agencies and governmental policy groups with water pollution data for the 230,000-acre Upper connecting Tarleton to an international North Bosque River watershed. network of observatories around the world

In fall 2002 the W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas opened at a site located near Thurber, approximately 30 miles northwest of Stephenville. The Center is located on 4.1 acres near the site of Texas’ first coal • Tarleton’s Equine Assisted Therapy mine and adjacent to New York Hill and is dedicated to the preservation, research and recording of Texas industrial (TREAT) program utilizes horseback history including coal mining, brick making and oil and gas exploration.

Most university activities take place on Tarleton’s centrally located, 150-acre main campus. A 700-acre university riding as a form of physical, emotional and recreational therapy farm and the 1,170-acre Hunewell Ranch provide additional educational facilities. Tarleton also offers specialized programs at its Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center in Granbury and select programs and courses at McLennan Community College in Waco, Weatherford Community College in Weatherford, and in Fort Worth. Upper• Tarleton has been approved to build a new level courses are offered at Tarleton-Central Texas in Killeen. dairy and a state-of-the-art nursing school

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Formed when Tarleton was a junior college, the Ten Tarleton Peppers (TTP) and Ten Tarleton Sisters (TTS) are the two oldest organizations on campus. These spirit organizations for men and women were formed in 1921 and 1923 respectively.

New members of these secret organizations are selected by current members. When first organized, the two groups met late at night and prepared signs for upcoming athletic events. The basic signs at this time were made of canvas and were stretched between trees on campus. The clubs met in the attic of the old recreation hall which is now the Administration Annex.

The identities of the senior members were disclosed in group photos when the yearbooks were distributed. Senior members stood facing the camera while others faced away from the camera with various and sundry items placed over their heads. The groups are sponsored by faculty and staff members.

Purple Poo

The TTS and TTP were precursors of the modern Purple Poo. The still-secret organization makes Poo signs each Monday night, which appear on campus every Tuesday morning. The signs occasionally comment on campus political life and student life, but most promote school spirit.

These signs are nailed to trees on campus. Members appear in public dressed in costumes and identity is closely guarded.

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Upon joining the Texas A&M System in 1917, the Tarleton athletic teams became known as the “Junior Aggies.”

In 1924, Coach W.J. Wisdom became disenchanted with the name and held a contest to select a new mascot. The winner would receive $5 and Wisdom would be the sole judge. One day, Wisdom was walking across campus and contemplating the fact that Tarleton was primarily an agricultural school when the name “Plowboys” popped into his head. He immediately adopted the new mascot and kept the $5. The symbol of the Plowboys, was a muscular young man in overalls pushing a hand plow.

In 1950, the mascot withstood a challenge when four additional names were suggested for a student vote. Plowboys won by a 2-1 margin. With the University’s changing image, however, another election was held in 1961 and students approved the name “Texans.” The horse and rider became the new athletic mascot of the University.

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In 1984, a group of interested students established a spirit organization on campus and readopted the name “Plowboys,” which was the former mascot of the athletic teams. The Plowboys attend athletic events and other campus activities and are familiar to students because of their white shirts, hats and purple chaps.

Legend has it that John Tarleton, founder of the University, had a pet duck named Oscar P who went everywhere with him. The two were so close that Oscar P is said to be buried with Tarleton.

At various student activities, the Purple Poo rally Tarleton students by raising the spirit of Oscar P. This is done by kneeling and pounding the ground while calling out “Hey, Oscar P.” Although this has become one of the favorite traditions, there is no evidence to verify the story.

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At the height of the Tarleton-North Texas Agriculture College rivalry, frequent raids by opposing students were common. Bonfires were the primary objectives, and as described in the J-TAC newspaper (Tarleton’s school paper), the students were driven by “the desire to cause premature conflagration of the accumulated rubbish.”

On Nov. 29, two days before the traditional football game, and in retaliation for the burning of the NTAC bonfire by Tarleton students the night before, an NTAC student and accomplice flew over the Tarleton campus and attempted to bomb the bonfire. In their efforts to repel the air attack, Tarleton students on guard threw various objects at the plane. L.V. Risinger hurled a 2x4 into the air which struck the propeller and disabled the aircraft. The pilot glided over what is now the Hall of Presidents and crash-landed in a clump of trees. While the NTAC student and his buddy were launching the air attack, three truck loads of NTAC students were attempting to invade campus by land. Both the land and air attacks were repulsed. The NTAC students were captured, given a block-T haircut and sent on their way. The Homecoming bonfire has been dedicated to L.V. Risinger, defender of the bonfire, who died in 1994.

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arleton State University recently completed its new, state-of-the-art student recreational sports center.

The 76,000-square-foot facility was voted for and approved by students and houses a multi-purpose gymnasium, including three basketball courts, four racquetball courts, a track on the second floor, a large weight lifting area, rooms for martial arts and aerobics, and a cardio area. The facility will incorporate such amenities as a cardio theater, conference rooms, a climbing wall and rentable camping equipment.

The facility is located adjacent to the home side of Memorial Stadium.

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arleton State University has completed its newest building project, a state-of-the-art dining facility. The building opened this summer, ending 80 years of service for the old facility.

The 42,000-square foot facility will accommodate 700 students and will be an extension of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center. The almost $13-million facility will have two floors, a convenience store, executive meeting rooms and a cafe with Internet capabilities.

The new facility sits between the Student Center and the Tarleton Control Center on Vanderbilt Street in the center of campus.

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Wisdom Gymnasium is located in the Health and Physical Education Building on the northwest corner of the campus, adjacent to Memorial Stadium. The facility serves as home for both the Texans and the TexAnns basketball teams.

The gymnasium, named for long-time Tarleton athletics director and coach W.J. Wisdom, was built in 1970 at a cost of $1.3 million. A $1.7 million expansion project was completed in 1977. The total physical education complex covers 114,343 square feet of floor space.

The Texan and TexAnn basketball teams play in the main gym that seats 3,000 spectators in both the upper and lower seating arrangements combined. Seating on the lower south side has chair backs, which were installed in 1999. The new hardwood floor has been refinished and has an updated paint job with the 3D T logo in center court.

The men’s and women’s basketball locker rooms have received several updates over the last couple of years, including new carpeting, new lockers and new technology for watching film.

A four-way viewing scoreboard, installed in 1987 and upgraded in 1996, is located above the center of the basketball court with four new public address speakers mounted on top of the board.

The TexAnn volleyball team plays in its own gym, known as the “South Gym” or the “Volleyball Gym.” The extra gymnasium was completed in 1977 as part of a $1.7 million expansion project to the existing building and quickly became the home court for the TexAnn volleyball team. The court is a hardwood floor which can be viewed by a capacity crowd of 700 spectators.

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The Tarleton State University Softball Field has served as home to the TexAnns since the program was started in 1996. Construction on the field began in the spring of 1995 and the field was ready for play in January of 1996.

Tarleton played its first varsity game on the field on February 19, 1996, winning the second game of a doubleheader against Schreiner College in extra innings.

The field dimensions are 190’ down the lines and 220’ to straight away centerfield.

The field itself is laid out in the same direction as the adjacent Cecil Ballow Field, Tarleton’s home for baseball games.

A scoreboard is in left field and the field is surrounded by chain link fence with windscreen. Among the improvements since the field was initially constructed are the installation of permanent bleachers with a seating capacity of 250, the construction of a press box, and the painting of the Tarleton softball logo (by former Tarleton third baseman Jalayne Rinewalt) on the Tarleton (third-base side) dugout. The grounds also include a hitting tunnel, locker rooms and storage facilities.

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Cecil Ballow Baseball Complex has been home to Tarleton State baseball since the program was reinstated in 1988. Construction of the facility began in January of 1987, and it was officially named the Cecil Ballow Baseball Complex in December of the same year to honor the school’s former Dean of Students who also was a pioneer in baseball at Tarleton, coaching the team for 10 years.

The field sits adjacent to the Tarleton Horticultural Building on the south side of West Washington Street (Business 377). The playing surface is natural grass and the outfield is framed in center and right by pecan trees. The left field fence runs parallel to Washington Street with a state-of-the-art scoreboard in left center field. The dimensions of the field are 320 feet down the lines, 365 feet in the alleys, and 400 feet to center.

An extended net behind and above the left field fence keeps homerun balls from entering traffic on Washington Street. In 1996 the field was given a new look with the addition of a 120’ long and 10’ high extension to the centerfield fence.

The field was lighted for nighttime play in March of 1990.

The baseball facility features red brick enclosed dugouts, while permanent seating for 550 spectators wraps around the fence behind home plate.

There are bleacher seats down the baselines and the reserved center section has chairback seating.

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Memorial Stadium on the campus of Tarleton State University was completed in 1977. An artificial surface was installed by ProGreen on the field in 2004, turning the surface into one of the best in the Lone Star Conference. Recent renovations to the west stands has increased seating capacity to 7,000 spectators for athletic events. The concrete bleachers rest against a dirt berm on the east (home) side of the field with a center section featuring 816 seats with back rests forming a purple “T”.

The lower level features a concession stand with restrooms, while the press box resides on the upper level. The press box is heated and air-conditioned and is more than 100 feet long. It includes ample working space for press, scouts, sideline communications, film crews, statisticians, public address announcer, scoreboard operators, home and visitor radio stations, and a VIP room.

Oscar Frazier Memorial Track, an eight-lane, all-weather track borders the artificial grass football field. The stadium is bordered east and west by hard-surfaced parking lots, north by the intramural complex, and south by the Physical Education Field Facility, completed in 1989. The stadium is easy to access from Business 377 (Washington Street) by turning at the Harbin Street intersection.

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arleton State University’s Athletic Weight Room at Wisdom Gym sets the standard for the Lone Star Conference strength and conditioning facilities. With the overall goal of producing successful elite level teams, the purpose of the program is to maximize athletic potential in each and every athlete through periodized year-round lifting. Texan and TexAnn athletes elevate their athletic potential and athletic success as measured through the ability to move more freely and controlled while reducing injury potential (and decreased healing time, if an injury does occur).

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Rod Cole leads the way in providing his athletes with an intense workout specifically aimed at maximizing potential and gaining competitive edge. The focus and intensity in the weight room is targeted to be the same as in a game; thus, athletes attack the weights with high intensity, replicating movements of the sport.

The spacious two level, high ceiling facility holds over 15,000 pounds of free weights and is a major reason why Tarleton is able to aggressively hit the weights. As most sports are upright power sports involving multi-joint movements, the Tarleton program is aligned to support these movements by being equipped with 7 Olympic-style platforms, a full line of Hammer Strength equipment, 10 Power Lift Squat Racks and Power Lift Benches.

The human body has a large dependency on the core (not just the abs) to move; therefore emphasis is placed on developing the core in the weight room. Athletes lift a large percentage of the time on their feet performing explosive free weight, multi-joint/muscle exercises to replicate movements and work the core. Olympic lifts using dumbbells and barbells are used to train speed, strength and power. The cardiovascular area is located on the second level, over looking the weight room, with an array of equipment from Life Fitness containing treadmills, elliptical machines, stair steppers and recumbent bike.

A majority of athletes train on campus during the summer as a result of the season success and gained competitive edge. During the summer, a high emphasis is placed on helping athletes make great strides toward their athletic performance through integrated speed, conditioning and plyometric training in addition to their weight training. As most of Tarleton’s athletes remain on campus during the summer, those athletes not on campus are provided with individualized, detailed workout plans to follow during the summer with descriptive diagrams, detailed nutrition information and much more on the web.

In gaining the competitive edge, the Tarleton Strength and Conditioning program is much more than a weight room. The program encompasses all of the components of movement involved in speed, agility and quickness. Athletes are monitored and given specific exercises with instructions for movements needed to improve. Cole educates athletes regarding the importance of nutritionto-athletic performance, healthy eating habits, achieving a proper bodyweight and much more.

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onn Reisman begins his 19th year as the athletics director at Tarleton State University where he has also begun his 22nd season as head coach of the men’s basketball program.

Under Reisman’s direction, Tarleton is flourishing not only on the basketball court, but in nearly every sport.

The athletics director’s responsibilities extend far outside the lines on the playing surfaces.

One must be more than just an administrator, especially at smaller institutions. He or she must also be a public relation’s specialist, a catalyst and a fundraiser.

Reisman has spent the last 17 years focusing on building the Texan Club into one of the leading booster organizations in NCAA Division II.

“In fact, our booster club is better than a lot of Division I schools,” Reisman said. “However, the success of the club depends on raising the money every year.”

The Texan Club has previously been recognized as a successful organization in the National Association of College Directors of Athletics publication for its fundraising efforts and success.

“People around the country recognize we have a successful athletics program and booster club,” Reisman said. “When you walk into Wisdom Gym, it is apparent there is lots of support Lonn Reisman for our teams when you see all of the banners on the wall.”

Of course, the point of the sponsorships is for more than hanging signs on the wall.

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“We raise a lot of money,” Reisman said. “We raise enough to fulfill 10 full scholarships, and the rest of the money goes for student-athlete enhancement through study hall tutors and monitors as well as supporting the programs. We definitely would not be as successful if we didn’t have the support of the Texan Club sponsors and members.”

The Texan Club has been around since the early 1990s, and Reisman said each year the organization keeps getting bigger, but so does the cost of the success.

“It has taken 15 years to get the sports programs to a national presence in Division II, but we want to be pushing for a national championship in every sport,” Reisman said. “Grand Valley State is at that point in the nation, and everyone knows they are successful. We want to become the Grand Valley State of the south.

“We are at a pivotal status in our program, and most of the sports are knocking on the door of a national championship,” Reisman said. “But things are getting more expensive, and we are having the best year of the Texan Club we have had thus far.”

In a time of budget cutting and decreased spending, an athletics department should focus not on how to save money, but on how to make money. Bridging the gap between the community and the athletics department is a key to making a booster club and corporate sponsorship program effective.

“The bridge we built several years ago is still solid and continues to get people involved,” Reisman said. “As you see the enthusiasm grow, the athletics director needs to learn to ask for help because he or she can’t do it all on his/her own.”

The efforts of Reisman and his staff have led the Texan Club’s expansion from eight corporate members to over 190, along with over 200 individuals and 25 small businesses.

Reisman has also been involved in facility improvements while heading the Tarleton athletics programs. Memorial Stadium received an artificial surface in 2004 and a new concession stand and bathrooms have been added on the visitors’ side. The lobby of Wisdom Gym looks much different with the building of the Hall of Fame wall and trophy cases as well as cosmetic changes throughout the building. The Tarleton tennis courts just received a facelift as well.

Another area that has improved under Reisman is athletic scholarships. Of course, the Texans joined the Lone Star Conference and the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994, and now all but two sports (men’s and women’s track and field) are fully funded in scholarship aid. Each of those sports has 10 of the allowed 12.6 scholarships, and future plans are set to help the programs receive the maximum allowed in the near future.

In 2006, Reisman led the way for Tarleton students to vote for an athletics fee that helped fund the scholarships and improve the overall well-being of the athletics department and its programs. The athletics director led another charge for updated fees to increase over the next two years to help the Texans and TexAnns keep up with the rest of the LSC and nation.

Reisman has also helped to push the academic success of the athletics program. The Texans and TexAnns boast a higher graduation rate than the overall university graduation rate.

As basketball coach, Reisman has positioned the Texans as a national power. He led Tarleton to a 219-67 record over the past nine seasons, with last year’s team going going 24-8 and reaching the NCAA Division II South Central Regional two years following a 25-7 campaign in 2007-08 when the team hosted the regional for the third time in six seasons. The 2005-06 team finished 27-7 after winning its second straight NCAA Division II South Central Regional title and reaching the Elite Eight in Springfield, Mass. Tarleton also won the Lone Star Conference South Division title and advanced to the LSC Tournament Championship game.

To Reisman, it is not just about winning on the court that matters, he wants every Tarleton athletics program to excel both on and off the field.

“I want each and every program to not just say they are competing for a national championship, I want them to actually do so. I believe with the success we have had in the recent years, this should become a reality,” Reisman said.

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Athletics Administration Susan Burton

Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Business Affairs In her 29th year as a member of the Tarleton athletics staff is Susan Burton, the Associate Athletics Director for Academics/Business Affairs Burton also serves as Tarleton’s senior woman administrator.

Burton is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all business policies and affairs, as well as marketing for all athletics events. Burton also serves as the coordinator of academic services for the athletics program.

Burton earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tarleton in 1975.

Troy Jones

Assistant Athletics director for Operations Troy Jones is in his 13th year as a member

of Tarleton’s athletics staff and his third year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations after spending the three previous years as the Assistant to the Director for Internal and External Relations.

Jones helps with the day-to-day operations of the Tarleton athletics department and facilities. He is in charge of the Tarleton T-Club, an organization for former letterwinners at Tarleton.

Jones also serves as the game administrator for the Tarleton football and basketball games, as well as serving as Tarleton’s host for all high school football and basketball games on campus.

Jones also assists in corporate sponsorships and fund raising for the athletics department.

He and his wife Pam, reside in Stephenville and have three children, Kelcee, Easton and Dylan.

Dr. Steve Simpson Assistant Athletics director for Sports Medicine

In his fifth season back as the assistant athletics director for sports medicine is Dr. Steve

Simpson.

Simpson, the director of Tarleton’s athletic training education program, served numerous years as head athletic trainer until the 1998-99 academic year, when he assumed his current administrative role.

Simpson, whose wife Ramona also is employed at Tarleton, earned a bachelor’s degree from Hardin-Simmons University before attaining a master’s and doctorate degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

A member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and Southwest Athletic Trainers Association, Simpson is certified nationally and licensed in Texas as an athletic trainer.

Simpson and his wife have two grown sons and resides in Stephenville.

Cheri Evans

Interim Compliance Officer In her first year as the interim compliance officer, Cheri Evans returns to her alma mater.

Evans will be in charge of the day-to-day duties of the NCAA Compliance office at Tarleton.

The newest member of the athletics administration staff graduated from Tarleton in 2009 with a degree in ____.

Evans resides in Stephenville with her son, C.J., and her daughter, Charidee.

Terri Hardcastle Assistant to the

director for Administration Terri Hardcastle is in her sevent year on the Tarleton athletics staff. Joining the staff in August 2004, she serves as assistant to the director for administration.

Born in Stephenville, Hardcastle was reared in Crane and graduated from Crane High School before returning to Stephenville.

In 1990, Hardcastle received her bachelor’s degree in both physical education and English. Upon graduation, she taught reading and physical education for nine years at Gilbert Intermediate School.

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Tarleton Sports Medicine The football training room is located inside the Tarleton Field House on the south side of Memorial Stadium. The training room is a fully functional facility equipped to handle treatment and prevention care for Tarleton student-athletics.

Jacob Fain

Head Trainer for Outdoor sports

After spending a year as the head trainer for indoor sports, Jacob Fain moves into the head tainer for outdoor sports role.

The 2008 Tarleton graduate will serve as the Head Athletic Trainer for Memorial Stadium and all outdoor sports, including football, track and field, baseball, softball, tennis and golf.

The Brock High School graduate from 2002 has worked with men’s basketball as an athletic training student for the last two seasons while also helping with the football squad at the beginning of each season.

Fain, a licensed athletic trainer, joined the staff on a full-time basis in August. Fain and his wife, Jody, a December 2007 Tarleton graduate, reside in Stephenville.

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Dr. Bill Evans

Dr. Keith Louden Team Physician

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In his seventh season in working in conjunction with the Tarleton Athletic Training department, Dr. Keith Louden serves an important role with the athletics program at Tarleton.

Dr. Louden is an orthaepedic surgeon and assists with all such injuries which occur to Tarleton athletes in every athletics program sponsored by the university.

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In his 11th season in working in conjunction with the Tarleton Athletic Training department, Dr. Bill Evans is an important part of the athletic staff.

Dr. Evans helps with the orthaepedic injuries as a surgeon. He is heavily involved with all 12 of Tarleton’s athletics programs.

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Dr. Kam Ip

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Dr. Kam Ip joined the staff at Tarleton State University in 1978. Ip is the medical director of the Tarleton Health Center and has his own practice in Stephenville.

Ip serves as the team’s general practitioner and is involved with all of Tarleton State athletics programs.

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Bryan Conger Baseball

Mary Domine Schindler Volleyball 6th 10-21 75-79 Led the TexAnns to three straight Lone Star Conference postseason tournaments from 2007-09... The TexAnns were second in the LSC in 2008... Was a four-year letterwinner for the TexAnns and the 2008 LSC Coach of the Year.

Lonn Reisman Men’s Basketball

Jerry Doyle Women’s Golf 11th Has led the TexAnn golf team to four straight NCAA Division II West Regional championships… The TexAnns finished last season fourth in the nation for Division II after two fifth and a tied-for-sixth finish at the national championships... Tarleton has won the last three Lone Star Conference Championships.

Lance Drake Women’s Tennis 10th 15-9 The TexAnn tennis team has been invited to eight consecutive NCAA Division II Regional Tournaments under the helm of Coach Drake… Last year’s team finished the season ranked in both the nation and in the South Central Region.

Mary Domine Schindler Volleyball

Ronnie Hearne W. Basketball 8th 23-7 123-75 Has led the TexAnns to seven consecutive winning seasons and seven consecutive trips to the Lone Star Conference Tournament… Earned his 500th collegiate victory with a 6362 overtime win against Angelo State in 2008.... Earned his 100th Division II win against Angelo State in 2009... His team advanced to its second NCAA Division II South Central Regional last season, and it claimed the program’s first-ever postseason win in Division II with a first round victory at the LSC Championship Tournament.

Pat Ponder Track and Field Cross Country

Julie Mata Softball 15th 23-25 409-285-2 Team has qualified for the Lone Star Conference championship tournament in 10 of the last 14 years… Led the TexAnns to their best finish in school history in 2007 in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament... Reached 400-win plateau during the 2010 season.

Pat Ponder XC/Track & Field 4th Led the TexAnn and Texan cross country teams to the highest conference finish in Tarleton history last season… Had six Texan athletes qualify for the NCAA Division II National Championships and three came home All-Americans in 2009.

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Coach Sport Years at Tarleton 09-10 Rec Career Bryan Conger Baseball 3rd 26-24 54-53-1 Third-year head coach returns to his alma mater and is in the process of returning the program back to its winning tradition... Came to Tarleton from Utah where he served as the pitching coach for five seasons... Took the Texans to the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament in his first and second seasons, finishing fourth in the regular season in 2008.

Jerry Doyle Women’s Golf

Cary Fowler Football 1st After spending two seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Texans, Fowler takes over a program that reached the 2009 NCAA Division II Playoffs and advanced two rounds... Has spent the last nine seasons as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

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Lonn Reisman M. Basketball 22nd 24-8 417-185 Has led the Texans to seven South Central Regional Tournament in nine years… Has recorded 19 winning seasons including 12 seasons with 20 or more wins… Claimed his 400th Tarleton victory in December 2007 with a win over St. Edward’s... Has a 219-67 record in the last nine seasons, including an impressive 294-59 record in Wisdom Gym.

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Julie Mata Softball

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Scott Carey Assistant Coach Football

Justin Carrigan Assistant Coach Football

Henry Cofer Assistant Coach Football

Rod Cole Strength and Conditioning Coach

Mark Cumpion Assistant Coach Softball

Cathy Doyle Athletics Secretary

Phil Mannie Assistant Coach Football

Chris Mineo Assistant Coach Football

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Brandon Bailey Assistant Coach Baseball

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Jabarr Adams Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

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Chris Reisman Associate Head Coach Men’s Basketball

Cheryl Spellmeier Football Secretary

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Jessica Ransom Assistant Coach Volleyball

Misty Wilson Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball

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The Tarleton Atheltics offices are located inside Wisdom Gym on the northeast corner of the building.

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Athletics Compliance

Tarleton State University is committed to absolute compliance with all NCAA and Lone Star Conference rules and regulations.

Institutional control of athletics is a fundamental principle of NCAA legislation. It requires each institution to conduct its intercollegiate athletics programs in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA. This responsibility includes ensuring that coaches, staff, and other groups representing the institution’s athletics interests comply with all applicable rules.

As a result, it is important for prospects, fans, and alumni to have some understanding of the principles governing college athletics.

Below are a few definitions and rules that apply to all athletic boosters.

NCAA DEFINITIONS

REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETICS INTERESTS (BOOSTER) A “representative of athletics interests” (booster) is any individual or group that has ever: • Been a member of an organization promoting Tarleton athletics.

• Contributed to the Athletics Department or its booster organizations.

• Assisted in evaluating or recruiting prospective student-athletes.

• Provided benefits (e.g. employment) to prospective studentathletes, enrolled student-athletes or their family members.

• Otherwise promoted the Tarleton athletics program.

Keep in mind that it is very easy to meet one or more of these criteria; once you become an athletics representative, you retain this status FOREVER! PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE

A “prospect” is a high school student that has started classes for the ninth grade and also any junior college student. A student that has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospect if the student receives any benefits that the institution does not provide to all prospective students in general. An individual remains a prospect until he or she starts classes at Tarleton or reports for practice, whichever occurs first.

STUDENT-ATHLETE

A “student-athlete” is a student whose enrollment was solicited by an athletics staff member with the expectation that the student will participate in intercollegiate athletics. A student not solicited by an athletics staff member becomes a student-athlete when he or she joins an intercollegiate team or reports for practice.

RECRUITING

“Recruiting” is any solicitation of a prospect or the prospect’s family by an authorized institutional staff member for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment at Tarleton and participation in athletics. Athletics representatives may not be involved in the recruitment of prospects except as outlined in the following section.

CONTACT

A “contact” is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of a greeting.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTRA BENEFITS

An “extra benefit” is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or athletics representative to provide a prospect, a studentathlete or his or her family with a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Boosters may not provide any special arrangement considered to be an extra benefit. Examples of extra benefits include, but are not limited to: • Gifts of money, awards or other tangible items.

• Use of vehicles or payment of transportation costs incurred by prospect, prospect’s relatives or friends.

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• Free or reduced housing arrangements.

• Promise of employment after graduation or employment of prospect’s relatives or friends.

• Special discounts or payment arrangements.

GUIDELINES AND REMINDERS FOR BOOSTERS

• A booster may not contact a prospect, prospect’s family, friends, coach or school administrator in an attempt to evaluate or recruit the prospect.

• A booster may not expend funds to entertain or provide transportation for a prospect or the prospect’s family or friends.

• A booster may not make phone calls to a prospect or the prospect’s family or friends for recruiting purposes.

• A booster may not contribute funds to a prospect’s high school or club team as a form of recruiting inducement or if solicited to do so by a collegiate coach.

• A booster may attend a prospect’s athletic events without contacting the prospect or his/her family.

• A booster may send recommendation letters and newspaper clippings about a prospect in their area to Tarleton’s coaches.

• A booster may continue a pre-existing relationship with a prospect and his/her family as long as the relationship pre-dated the prospect’s recruitment or notoriety as an athlete and the nature of the relationship is not enhanced after their notoriety as an athlete.

• Such a relationship may not be for recruiting purposes.

• A booster may host a current student-athlete or an entire team in their home for a meal, but only on an occasional basis.

• A booster may provide a job for a student-athlete; however, the job responsibilities must be legitimate, and the pay must be commensurate for the task.

KNOW THE RULES • NCAA Division II requires 14 core courses. Please note, Division II will require 16 core courses beginning August 1, 2013.

• Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

• The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.

• The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, mathematics, reading and science.

• All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

• The Division II grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.0.

• Division II has no sliding scale.

UNOFFICIAL VISITS

There are no limits on the number of unofficial (unpaid) visits to Tarleton a prospect may make and no age restriction on who may make unofficial visits. At each unofficial visit, a prospect may receive three (3) complimentary admissions to a home athletic event. No other expenses may be paid by Tarleton. At certain times of the year, unofficial visits are prohibited so please coordinate your visit with the coaching staff.

OFFICIAL VISITS

A prospect may only make a total of five official (paid) visits and only one official visit to Tarleton. A prospect may not make an official visit until the first day of classes of their senior year. All official visits will be coordinated by the coaching staffs.

For further information regarding NCAA rules, please contact the Tarleton Athletics Compliance Office at 254-968-0560.

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Tarleton Sports Information Tarleton football fans can follow the Texans this fall by listening to the Tarleton Athletics Radio Network.

KSTV FM (93.1 FM) in Stephenville will serve as the flagship station, and the station also will be streaming live online broadcasts.

The internet broadcasts will be available on the Tarleton Sports Online web site, which can be accessed at: www.tarletonsports.com. With the online broadcasts, the network covers not only Texas, but also worldwide where internet access is available.

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The Tarleton Athletics Radio Network will have a familiar feel in 2009-10 with the talent, equipment and broad vision dedicated to continue the excellent coverage of the Tarleton athletics program.

Dr. Ron Newsome, affectionately known as the Sports Doctor, returns to the TARN as the “Voice of the Texans” for another year.

Newsome, who has called Tarleton athletics for 14 years, including nine straight, brings a wealth of experience to the microphone, from both the broadcasting booth and the sidelines. A football coach for six different colleges, Newsome became an athletics administrator and professor. He served as the athletics director for Tarleton from 1989-93.

He worked at Tarleton for 26 years before retiring in August 2008.

He coached at Texas A&M-Commerce for five years before a stint newsomeat Ouachita Baptist and prior to serving two and a half years as the head coach at Western New Mexico. Newsome has also coached at Arkansas Tech, Ouachita Baptist and Southeastern Oklahoma before his time at Tarleton. He also worked at Houston for two years as an athletics administrator.

After his first broadcasting stint with the Texans and Dr. Ron Newsome TexAnns, Newsome served as the color commentator for TAMUC for two seasons.

The Voice of the Texans will be the play-by-play announcer for football and men’s basketball while also doing women’s basketball playby-play on the road.

Newsome graduated from TAMUC in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree, in 1971 with a master’s degree and in 1988 with a doctorate.

Newsome is married to his wife, Alice, and has one son, Seth, who attends Sam Houston State on a golf scholarship. The couple resides in Stephenville.

Lucas Vance enters his fourth year as the color commentator for Tarleton football. He will serve as the women’s basketball play-by-play announcer at all home games as well.

Vance is a graduate of the University of North Texas, specializing in sports broadcasting. He learned under the tutelage of Bill Mercer, and his work experience includes KRLD 1080 AM, KFCD The Sports Fan 990 AM, KNTU FM 88.1, North Texas Television and Lucas Vance Denton Television. He has both color and play-byplay experience through UNT men’s and women’s basketball, TexasDallas baseball and men’s and women’s basketball, and the Weatherford Wranglers baseball team from the Texas Collegiate League.

Fans are encouraged to interact with the TARN emailing questions or suggestions to TARN@tarleton.edu. Fans can also access broadcast schedules, interviews and other information on the Tarleton Athletics web site at www.tarletonsports.com and click on the TARN web page.

The Tarleton Athletics Radio Network staff can be contacted by emailing TARN@tarleton.edu or calling Tarleton athletics media relations.

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The Tarleton Sports Online Web site is your online source for facts and figures about the Texans and TexAnns. The all-new TarletonSports.com offers more than ever before.

Daily press releases, weekly notes and online media guides are posted on the home page, as well as updated rosters, schedules, statistics and results.

The Tarleton Sports Online Web site also carries streaming broadcasts of certain events and features links to other pages relative to Tarleton athletics, including the Lone Star Conference site and various NCAA sites.

Find the official site at www.tarletonsports.com

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Tarleton Athletics Radio Network

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The Tarleton State University athletics media relations office serves the purpose of keeping local and national media outlets, as well as other publics, informed about Tarleton athletics. The Tarleton athletics media relations office is entering its eighth year under the direction of Joey Roberts.

In addition to overseeing the media relations and publicity efforts, Roberts and his staff are responsible for production of all publications Joey Roberts and maintenance of the Tarleton Sports Online Web site, as well as compilation of statistical and historical information.

A native of Abilene, the 33-year-old Roberts came to Tarleton in August 2003 after serving three years as SID at Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, Mo., a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Roberts, who holds membership in the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), served in the sports information office at Abilene Christian University in Abilene for five and a half years before his stay at SBU.

After receiving a bachelor’s degree in public relations/ advertising, he worked on his master’s degree in digital media at ACU. He graduated in August 2005 with his master’s.

Roberts has taught college classes in advertising and photography. He has won numerous publication awards from CoSIDA, including several Best in the Nation achievements.

Roberts has freelanced for several newspapers, including the Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Mo.

Roberts married his wife, Leslye, in June 2007, and the couple resides in Stephenville and is expecting a son, Keaton, in October.

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Opponents’ Sports Information Directors Northeastern State

Central Oklahoma

Contact: Scott Pettus E-Mail: pettusr@nsuok.edu Office: 918-444-3930 Cell: 918-931-2946 www.nsuoksports.com

Contact: Mike Kirk E-Mail: mkirk@ucok.edu Office: 405-974-2142 Cell: 405-615-2233 www.bronchosports.com

Northwestern State

Abilene Christian

Contact: Brian Johnson E-Mail: bjohnson@ecok.edu Office: 580-559-5258 Cell: 580-320-7788 www.ecutigersports.com

Contact: Lance Fleming E-Mail: flemingl@acu.edu Office: 325-674-2693 Cell: 325-665-3543 www.acusports.com

Angelo State

West Texas A&M

Contact: Kevin McCarty E-Mail: kevin.mccarty@angelo.edu Office: 325-942-2378 Cell: 325-277-0307 www.angelosports.com

Contact: Kent Johnson E-Mail: kjohnson@wtamu.edu Office: 806-651-4406 Cell: 317-978-5507 www.gobuffsgo.com

Texas A&M-Commerce

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Contact: Danny Kambel E-Mail: justin.tinder@swosu.edu Office: 580-774-7162 Cell: 580-330-2979 www.swosu.edu/athletics

Contact: Shane Meling E-Mail: kusmm001@tamuk.edu Office: 361-593-2870 Cell: 903-399-0455 www.javelinaathletics.com

Midwestern State

Incarnate Word

Contact: Trey Reed E-Mail: trey.reed@mwsu.edu Office: 940-97-4818 Cell: 940-232-4978 www.athletics.mwsu.edu

Contact: Brian Ramsey E-Mail: ramsey@uamont.edu Office: 870-460-1574 Cell: 870-723-8376 www.uamsports.com

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Saturday, Sept. 25 • 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9 • 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 16 • 6 p.m.

Three Academic All-Americans

Saturday, Sept. 11 • 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23 • 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6 • 7 p.m.

Eastern New Mexico 68 All-Americans

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Media Information Members of the media are always invited to attend Tarleton football games. Pre-game meals will be served at least 30 minutes prior to kickoff and refreshments will be available throughout the contest as supplies last.

Individual and team statistics are provided both at halftime and after the game, plus a scoring summary, running play-by-play and all other statistical breakdowns are distributed at the conclusion of each contest. In addition, live stats are available on wireless monitors.

The following information is intended to assist you in covering the Tarleton Texan football program:

Press Credentials

Press Box Services

There are two phone lines available in the media booth of the press box, and fax and e-mail services can be arranged. For those media members not in attendance, the number to call for game updates is (254) 968-9173.

Address

1625 W. South Loop 2925 W. Washington 701 South Loop 910 Harbin Drive 2865 W. Washington 105 Christy Plaza

Phone

254-968-2114 254-968-7162 254-968-3392 254-918-5400 254-968-5256 254-918-2444

Tarleton Mission Statement Tarleton State University exists to provide an academically challenging educational experience through effective teaching, scholarship, research and service, enabling students to pursue truth and acquire understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for establishing successful careers and becoming responsible citizens and leaders.

Tarleton Athletics Mission Statement The mission of Tarleton State University’s athletics program is to provide quality instruction, guidance, leadership opportunities and appropriate NCAA competition for all student-athletes, without regard to race, age, gender, creed, color or national orgin, enabling them to succeed in academic and competitive athletic environments.

The program shall project a strong, positive image of the entire University to the public by creating a spirit of unity and pride for students, faculty, staff, administration alumni and the community, and enhance the University’s larger mission to create a culture of excellence for our students.

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All photographers covering a game must display appropriate credentials at all times and are expected to comply with any instructions given by game officials or Tarleton sports information employees. NCAA rules prohibit photographers from being in the team areas between the 25-yard lines, and the use of tripods is restricted to the ends of the field.

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If you plan to attend a Tarleton football game, please notify the sports information office at least one week in advance so that credentials and seating arrangements can be prepared.

Requests for credentials will be honored only for personnel from accredited media outlets whose role is to cover the game as a news event. Credentials can be picked up at the media will call window, which is located at the east-side ticket gate directly behind the press box.

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History

Broadcast Services

One courtesy line is provided for use by the visiting team’s radio station. The courtesy line is located in the visiting radio booth in the press box, which has ample room for a two-person crew. There is no fee for using the line, but all line charges are the responsibility of the visiting station. The visiting radio courtesy number is (254) 918-7600.

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Interviews

Members of the media wishing to interview players or coaches must work through the Tarleton SID to set up a convenient time for both parties. Post-game interviews are available outside the Tarleton locker room following a 10-minute “cooling off” period.

If assistance is needed, contact a member of the TSU sports information staff.

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2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Media Information Texan Football Coach’s Show

Texas Bank will serve as the host site for the weekly “Tarleton Texan Football Coach’s Show,” which will be held every Thursday throughout the 2009 season.

The 30-minute show is broadcast live on KSTV (93.1 FM) and starts at 11 a.m.

The coach’s show will be hosted by the Tarleton Athletics Radio Network talent. They, along with Coach Cary Fowler, will discuss previous performances, upcoming opponents and other exciting issues related to Tarleton football.

Fans are asked to participate in the Ask the Coach portion by sending an email with a question to tarn@tarleton.edu.

Snacks and refreshments are provided to the live audience, plus each week features a drawing for great prizes, such as Tarleton Athletics gear and more.

Texas Bank is located just off the Northwest Loop in Stephenville at 998 Wolfe Nursery Road.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all Tarleton home football games can be purchased in advance at the Tarleton ticket office inside the lobby of Wisdom Gym. The phone number is 254-968-1832. Season tickets: $60 Reserved Seat, $125 Family Pass for four. Single game tickets: $12 Reserved, $7 General Admission, $5 Students.

Tickets can also be online via the Tarleton web site at TarletonSports.com or TarletonTickets.com.

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Three Academic All-Americans

tarleton Media Print Media Stephenville Empire-Tribune Brad Keith, Sports Editor 590 E South Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401 brad.keith@empire-tribune.com phone - 254-968-2379 Fort Worth Star-Telegram John Henry, Beat Writer 4705 Selkirk Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109 jfhenry1970@gmail.com phone - 817-371-5539

Radio Media Tarleton Athletics Radio Network Dr. Ron Newsome, Voice of the Texans or Lucas Vance, Voice of the TexAnns Box T-0720,Stephenville, TX 76402 tarn@tarleton.edu phone - 254-968-9077 KSTV 93.1 FM David Davis, Sports Director 3209 W Washington Street, Stephenville, TX 76401 ddkstv@gmail.com phone - 254-968-2141

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Directions to Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium is located on Harbin Drive between West Sloan Street and Frey Street.

• From North (Southbound 281): Turn right on Washington Street (Business 377) and travel approximately two miles. Turn right on North Harbin Drive, go two blocks and stadium will be on your right.

• From South (Northbound 281/67): Turn left on Loop 377, go approximately two miles, turn right on South Harbin Drive and travel approximately half a mile and stadium will be on your right.

• From West (Eastbound 8): Turn right on Northwest Loop (Hwy. 988) and take an immediate left onto North Harbin Drive. The stadium will be on your left approximately 5,000 feet.

• From Northeast (Southbound 377): Continue on Loop 377 and travel approximately two miles, turn right on South Harbin Drive and travel approximately half a mile and stadium will be on your right.

• From Southwest (Northbound 67/377): Continue straight on Washington Street at the fork of business 377. Turn left on North Harbin Drive, go two blocks and stadium will be on your right.

tarleton TRAVEL PLANS CENTRAL OKLAOMA Sept. 11 • Edmund, Okla.

The team and travel party will depart from the Fieldhouse on two 54-passenger charter buses at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18. The team will return after the game, arriving back in Stephenville around 5 a.m.

Northwestern State Sept. 18 • Natchitoches, La.

The team and travel party will depart from the Fieldhouse on two 54-passenger charter buses at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17. The team will return after the game, arriving back in Stephenville around 7 a.m.

Abilene Christian Sept. 25 • Abilene

The team and travel party will depart from the Fieldhouse on two 54-passenger charter buses at 1 p.m. on gameday. The team will return after the game, arriving back in Stephenville around 1 a.m.

West Texas A&M Oct. 9 • Canyon

The team and travel party will depart from the Fieldhouse on two 54-passenger charter buses at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8. The team will return after the game, arriving back in Stephenville around 6 a.m.

Texas A&M-Commerce Oct. 16 • Commerce

The team and travel party will depart from the Fieldhouse on two 54-passenger charter buses at 11 a.m. on gameday. The team will return after the game, arriving back in Stephenville around 1 a.m.

Midwestern State Oct. 30 • Wichita Falls

The team and travel party will depart from the Fieldhouse on two 54-passenger charter buses at 11 a.m. on gameday. The team will return after the game, arriving back in Stephenville around 1 a.m.

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