Football 2011 by Tarleton State Athletic Communications

2011 Tarleton Football 2011 TARLETON FOOTBALL GUIDE - TABLE OF CONTENTS THE BASICS

THE 2011 TEXANS

2011 Team Quick Facts...................................................... 2 2011 Preseason Polls.......................................................... 2 2011 Season Outlook.......................................................4-9 2011 Preseason Two-Deep.............................................. 6, 8 2011 Roster.................................................................. 10-11 2011 Roster Breakdown.................................................... 12 2011 Pronunciation Guide................................................ 12 In Memory: Zach Shaver.................................................. 26 2011 Returner Profiles.................................................27-33 2011 Newcomer Profiles..............................................37-44 2011 Squad Members....................................................... 43

THE COACHING STAFF

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

THIS IS TEXAN FOOTBALL

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

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 2011 LSC Composite Schedule...................................... 139 LSC Standings from 2000.......................................141-142

History History

The 2011 Tarleton State University Football Media Guide was written, edited and designed by former Tarleton director of athletics media relations 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 new jerseys and helmet under second year head coach Cary Fowler.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2010 Season Review......................................................... 90 2010 Final Results/Miscellaneous Stats........................... 90 2010 Final Individual Statistics...................................91-92 2010 Stats Per Game....................................................93-94 2010 Lone Star Conference Final Standings.................... 95 2010 LSC South Division Players of the Week................ 95 2010 All-LSC South Division Teams............................... 96 2010 LSC Yearly Award Winners..................................... 96 2010 LSC Statistical Leaders............................................ 97 Game-by-Game Reviews........................................... 98-110 The Last Time................................................................... 88

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Abilene Christian.............................................................. 70 West Alabama................................................................... 71 Texas State........................................................................ 72 Eastern New Mexico......................................................... 73 West Texas A&M.............................................................. 74 Midwestern State.............................................................. 75 Texas A&M-Commerce.................................................... 76 Texas A&M-Kingsville..................................................... 77 Incarnate Word.................................................................. 78 Millsaps............................................................................. 79 Angelo State...................................................................... 80 Series Records.............................................................81-87

Texan Opponents Texan Opponents Football Football

THE OPPONENTS

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2011 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

Conference Conference University University

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

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Quick Facts TARLETON QUICK FACTS

TEXANS FOOTBALL FACTS

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................................... Spread Primary Defense..................................... 4-2-5 2010 Overall Record...................................3-8 2010 Conference Record (Finish)....... 3-7 (T9) 2010 Division Record (Finish)............... 2-4 (5) Lettermen Returning.. 16 off., 17 def., 3 spec. Starters Returning......... 12 off., 8 def., 2 spec. All-Conference Picks Returning/Lost..........3/6 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....... 243-268-3 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.)

Defense (5) DE Jamaal Steamer LB Cassius Bradley LB Damian Perkins DB Lonnie Buchanan DB Brandon Johnson

Offense (5) OL Bubba Wagner OL Mike Hernandez OL Josh Martin TE Bradley Peschke WR Bola Omisanya

Offense (16) *OL Johnathan Arnold *WR Arthur Buckingham OL Chris Burnett *OL Adrian Campbell WR Lance Clark *QB Aaron Doyle *WR Devon Gray *OL Jesse Green RB Brandon Lowery *WR Jamal Mays *OL Casey McKenna TE Will McLane *OL Solomon Orr *RB Evan Robertson *QB Nick Stephens *OL Shawn Wyatt * denotes starter

Defense (17) *DL Jason Billings DB Devin Figures LB Julius Hurndon *CB Terrance Henry DB Roy Holmes DE Cory Jackson DB Blair Johnson *DE Logan Johnson DL Jerrell Jones *LB Levi Kirkland *LB Matt Knicky DT Daniel Mena *DB Deshaun Phillips LB Nick PIke DL Cole Vitolo *LB Marquis Wadley *DT Michael Washington Special Teams (3) DS Shawn Lawson *K/P Jerry Owens *K/P Blake Wiest

Special Teams (3) none

FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF Head Coach................................ Cary Fowler Murray State/1994 • 254-968-9518 Years/Record at Tarleton............ 1 Year/ 3-8 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....................Jacob Martin Midwestern State/2009 • 254-968-9505 Defensive Assistant....................Ryan Craven Midwestern State/2011 • 254-968-9505 Defensive Assistant....................... Don Jones TexasTech/1965 • 254-968-9505 Offensive Coordinator...................... Lee Hays Murray State/1994 • 254-968-9519 Offensive Assistant................ Justin Carrigan Angelo State/2003 • 254-968-9517 Offensive Assistant................... Marcus White Murray State/2008 • 254-968-9517 Offensive Assistant..................Ramon Nelson Samford/2005 • 254-968-9505 Offensive Assistant................................ Harris Tarleton/1978 • 254-968-9505 Travel/Sideline Coordinator...... Rusty Jergins Tarleton/1984 • 254-968-9080

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

FOOTBALL HISTORY

STARTERS LOST

LETTERMEN RETURNING

SPORTS INFORMATION 68 All-Americans

Sports Information Director... Ross Bagienski Office..................................... 254-968-9077 Mobile................................... 812-599-2831 Email......................bagienski@tarleton.edu Assistant SID............................................ TBA Office..................................... 254-968-9077 Email...................................................... N/A Sports Information Fax.............. 254-968-1806 Memorial Stadium Press Box.... 254-968-9173 Athletics Website........www.tarletonsports.com

AFCA TOP 25 POLL School 2010 Final Ranking 1. Minnesota-Duluth (15-0) 1 2. Delta State (11-4) 2 3. Northwest Missouri State (12-2) 3 4. Abilene Christian (11-1) 8 5. Grand Valley State (11-2) 10 6. North Alabama (9-4) 22 7. Texas A&M-Kingsville (1-2) 9 8. Augustana (11-2) 6 T9. Albany State (11-1) 4 T9. Bloomsburg (10-3) 15 11. Shepherd (12-2) 7 12. California (10-2) 14 13. St. Cloud State (10-3) 12 14. Wingate (9-3) 20 15. Central Missouri (11-3) 5 16. Nebraska-Kearney (9-2) 23 17. Mercyhurst (10-3) 11 18. Washburn (8-4) NR 19. West Texas A&M (8-4) 18 20. Valdosta State (8-3) 17 21. Wayne State (9-2) 21 22. Central Washington (8-3) NR 23. Kutztown (10-2) 13 24. Henderson State (7-4) NR T25. Hillsdale (9-3) 16 T25. Shaw (9-3) NR

D2FOOTBALL.COM POLL School 2010 Final Record 1. Minnesota-Duluth 15-0 2. Delta State 11-4 3. Abilene Christian 11-1 4. Grand Valley State 11-2 5. Northwest Missouri State 12-2 6. Texas A&M-Kingsville 11-2 7. Shepherd 12-2 8. Central Missouri 11-3 9. Augustana 11-2 10. Albany State 11-1 11. California 10-2 12. North Alabama 9-4 13. St. Cloud State 10-3 14. Valdosta State 8-3 15. Bloomsburg 10-3 16. West Texas A&M 8-4 17. Mercyhurst 10-3 18. Hillsdale 9-3 19. Wingate 9-3 20. Kutztown 10-2 21. Missouri Western 8-4 22. Washburn 8-4 23. Colorado Mines 9-3 24. Wayne State 9-2 25. Nebraska-Kearney 9-2

LSC Preseason Poll

School 1st Total 1. Abilene Christian 17 201 2. Texas A&M-Kingsville 5 177 3. West Texas A&M 162 4. Midwestern State 135 5. Tarleton 104

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School 1st Total 6. Angelo State 84 7. Eastern New Mexico 1 70 8. Texas A&M-Commerce 56 9. Incarnate Word 46

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History History

Conference Conference

University University

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions â&#x20AC;˘ 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Outlook

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Yourself a chance to WIN

ive yourselves a chance to win. Every snap. Every yard. Play to the whistle. And then you will give yourself a chance to win. That seems to be the philosophy for second year head coach Cary Fowler and his 2011 football team. Fans will see a lot of new faces – both on the field and the sideline. “It’s a whole new game for us,” Fowler said. “We have a whole new coaching staff. We have new ideas. We had a great coaching staff last year, but it’s a whole new game this year. We are doing new things offensively and a few new things defensively. I’ve gotten back into more on the defense this year after last year having to serve more as the head coach and manage both sides of the ball a bit.

lot of what you were given. Now, this year’s freshmen and the staff are all guys that have come here with me and, in my mind, it’s like our first season and a new start – even though the record from last season is on my record.” The Texans finished the 2010 season 3-8 overall and finished fourth in the Lone Star Conference South Division. Last year, the team played 30 freshmen at one point in the season or another, mostly because the injury bug took its toll on the Texans. However, last year’s freshmen are this year’s experienced players, and Fowler is excited about what they will bring to the squad. “We have a lot of guys that saw quality playing time last season, and that is just going to make them better as we

“I think the biggest expectation is that I want these guys to gel as a team and as a family,” Fowler said. “I know that I go on record as the coach of last season, but this is really my first year, too, in a way,” Fowler said. “I was hired way after signing day when you didn’t have any say on anyone that was taken. You just had to take a 4

go along,” Fowler said. Fowler wants to build the program from within. His plan focuses on redshirting as many freshmen as he can and raise them through the system until they are fifth-year

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Abilene Christian

7 p.m.

Sept. 10 at West Alabama, Livingston Ala.

7 p.m.

Sept. 17 at Texas State, San Marcos

6 p.m.

Sept. 24 *at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, N.M. 3 p.m. Oct. 1

*West Texas A&M (FW)

7 p.m.

Oct. 8

*at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls

7 p.m.

Oct. 16 *at Texas A&M-Commerce Oct. 22

*at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Kingsville

7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Oct. 29 *Incarnate Word (HC)

6 p.m.

Nov. 5

2 p.m.

*Millsaps (MA)

Nov. 12 *at Angelo State, San Angelo

2 p.m.

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

History

There will be a new look to the Tarleton offense from the last several years as the Texans will switch to what some refer to as the “Air Raid” attack. However, Fowler is quick to point out, it’s not just about the pass for the Texans. “People think that type of offense is not a ballcontrolled offense,” Fowler said. “But it actually is very ball-controlled. We are going to get the ball out of our hands and make quick reads – whether it be in the huddle or no-huddle with different tempos. However, we are going to major in the running game. Now we may throw it in the backfield or bubble screens or sideline screen. It’s a different look, and you really don’t know what to expect from down to down.” The head coach said don’t take your eyes off the Texan offense and new coordinator Lee Hays for you might miss something. “There are a lot of different sets you will see, and there are a lot of exciting things that come out of it,” Fowler said.

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seniors and helping the Texans bring home national titles. This year’s class of seniors is small in number (eight) but it has experience that can help this team rebound from its first losing season in over 10 years. “We believe we can be successful, and we are dedicated to working through our youth to be a great football team,” Fowler said.

The Texans will return to strong quarterbacks to the backfield this season with Nick Stephens and Aaron Doyle. The two players combined for 2,256 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, but both also fought through injuries. Stephens played eight games and threw for 1,774 yards and nine touchdowns. He had a 51.2 passing percentage and was 132-of-258 with 12 interceptions. He averaged 221.8 yards per game passing while running for 109 yards with a touchdown. Doyle played in four games before being injured. He threw for 482 yards and three scores. He averaged 120.5 yards passing per game and was 42-of-81 with two interceptions and a 51.9 percentage. Doyle also ran for a touchdown and a total of 36 yards. Stephens, who transferred to Tarleton from Tennessee before the 2010 campaign, will likely be the opening day starter, but don’t be surprised to see both quarterbacks playing in each game. “Nick is the big, strong gunslinger that has played in the SEC, and he sees the checks before most anyone else that would even dream of seeing it,” Fowler said. “Then you have a little guy from Evant that is not a little guy. He is a fast guy that can run well, and he struggles with seeing it. Yet, when there are things he doesn’t see, he can run with it. They will both play. You might even see them on the field at the same time – which can be a really fun element.” Fowler says the two quarterbacks are good friends off the field.

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Home games in bold. Dates and time subject to change. MA=Military Appreciation. FW=Family Weekend. HC=Homecoming

QUARTERBACKS

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RUNNING BACKS

The Texans have a strong list of candidates vying for time at the running back position, including senior Evan Robertson. Robertson is coming off a season where he tallied 771 yards on 192 carries. He scored six touchdowns and averaged 70.1 yards per contest. Robertson is joined by both old and new faces to the program, and Fowler is excited to see where the competition for the starting role takes his players. “We are strong at the running back spot,” Fowler said. “Evan Robertson returns as an all-conference player, and he has done some great things for us. We’ll see whether he starts or not because of the players battling for the position. Courtney Vaughn led the state of Mississippi in rushing last year. When you have 38 guys from that league in the SEC, you know he can run. The year before, he was an all-state wide receiver – so he can catch the ball in the outfield, as can Evan. The guy that is changing the pace is Brandon Lowery. Getting him back will be fantastic. They can all run, and I think Brandon is the fastest – and possibly the strongest.”

WIDE RECEIVERS

The Texans’ receiving corps will be comprised of both new and old faces. Arthur Buckingham returns this year after missing almost all of last year due to an injury. He had a great season in 2009, helping Tarleton to the second

OFFENSIVE LINE

Some say the real battle “takes place in the trenches,” and Fowler hopes Tarleton’s offensive line will be ready to battle each week. “The offensive line is big and long, and they can do a lot of things for us,” Fowler said. Getting Jesse Green back has been big, and Shawn Wyatt also returns after starting for us a year ago. Adrian Campbell has also come on. Those are three big, long guys, and one of them has to play inside. Michael DiDomenico, Jonathan Arnold, Nick Perez and Lucas Love are all going to play for us, but

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LT 78 Adrian Campbell 79 Solomon Orr

WR 81 Jamal Mays 16 Tyra Waits

WR 12 Clifton Rhodes 82 Arthur Buckingham

round playoff victory. “We moved Arthur from the slot to the outside receiver,” Fowler said. “Because we run so many receivers in, you won’t see a dominant receiver on the field in one position.” Fowler also talked about other receivers on this year’s team. “Clifton Rhodes was redshirted a year ago, and we could probably have played Cliff, but I didn’t want to waste him. That is a decision I made. He is probably the hardest worker in the skill positions. He can catch and run, but the thing that Cliff brings to us more than anything is that he is a very physical blocker and an unselfish player. We will look for big things from Tyra Waits, and he understands the system. There is a battle with Jamal Mays and Cordell Valentine. Jamal is a speedster that can really run, but he is not very big and you wonder how much punishment he can take. We are still waiting on Cordell to come on. We haven’t seen it yet, but he is probably the most talented player on the field. He can outrun Jamal, but we need to see him play. There are new hands and new faces, and it will be interesting to see who emerges to play out there.”

LG 51 Ryan Martin 65 Mike Di Domenico

C 67 Johnathan Arnold 53 Nick Perez

RG 54 Shawn Wyatt 66 Casey McKenna

RT 72 Lucas Love 75 Jesse Green

QB 3 Nick Stephens 7 Aaron Doyle

RB 23 Brandon Lowery 22 Evan Robertson

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“They are great kids, and they are very, very close,” Fowler said. “Aaron understands what he can learn from Nick, and they are both fortunate to be coached by Lee [Hays]. And we have two young guys, too, that I hope nobody gets to see this year. Both freshman combined threw for almost 15,000 yards in high school.”

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Outlook

TE 84 Will McLane 6 Brad Croak

WR 5 Devon Gray 85 Tad Hill

K 89 Jose Serrano 20 Blake Wiest

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we are waiting for the line to really gel. The quicker they gel, because they are talented and are having to do things they have never done before, the better. If they don’t, then we will struggle early, and that is what we don’t want to happen. They are going to have to do extraordinary things that they haven’t done before.”

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For the second straight season, the defense will be under the direction of coordinator Henry Cofer with help from the head coach. Cofer has several new faces throughout the defense that Fowler believes will help the unit become more cohesive and stronger. “We are not really big, but we can run,” Fowler said. “That’s how I have built defenses. I know I have been here for a few years on the defensive side, but I just now feel we are getting into that phase where the kids we are bringing in are fitting the system.”

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The Texan defensive line will have several new faces, but Fowler is certain the individuals making up those positions can be a solid front for the Tarleton defenders. The Texans will be led by Brian Ford, who also suffered a season-ending injury last year during the preseason, and Chase Bowers. “Brian is a kid that was a highly-recruited kid that was going to be a starter last year, but an injury in the preseason ended that,” Fowler said. “He is an even better man than he is a player, and that is what is special and makes him a good leader for us. On the other side, is Chase Bowers. He is a big, athletic guy that hasn’t played a lot of football. He was a Rivals player coming out of high school, but he got hurt in junior college. We expect big things out of him. His quickness and speed is what we are looking for, but again, he hasn’t played much.” Fowler then expounded upon some of the other players

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After leading Tarleton in tackles two years ago, Matt Knicky will return to the field for the Texans after suffering a season-ending injury last in year in the second game. Knicky intercepted the ball and then suffered the injury. He will be joined several strong individuals who will make the middle of the defense a strong barrier.

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LINEBACKERS

“Our linebacking corps will be good,” Fowler said. “Getting Matt back is a tremendous boost. He gets us lined up and makes us run. He does those things that made him an all-conference player and led the team in tackles in 2009. Marquis Wadley was a kid we got eligible late last year, and we knew how talented he could be, but his attitude, his demeanor and emotions have really been good. We are excited about the seven guys at the linebacker position.”

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The Texans have used a rover in their defense for many years, but this year’s rovers are said to be outstanding. “We now have that hybrid outside backer in Dan Jackson and Desmond Jackson,” Fowler said. “Both of these guys can run and are very physical. They may be the best two athletes on the field, and you’ll see them both on the field. We will play both of them on the field at the same time as two outside backers. We haven’t had that because they can cover man or they’re great on blitzes and cover. They add a different element for us.” The Texans have a list of players vying for attention in the defensive backfield. “We have two good corners,” Fowler said. “They are not very big guys, but they can cover and that excites me. I am worried about the free safety position. Blair Johnson is back there. He has been around for a while, but he has never been forced to play in that situation. We have some transfers we are waiting to mentally pick up our system, while Terrence Henry is an outstanding weakside safety. Now if you look behind all these guys, there are freshman. They are very solid freshman, but they are freshman.”

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that are thought to fight for playing time in the trenches for the Texans. “We have a true freshman that has come in and beaten everyone out,” Fowler said. “Tyrone Melton is not a really big guy, but he benches 425 pounds and squats 600. He is a powerful kid that plays with great pad level. He is always going forward and always working. Juan Gonzalez, a redshirt freshman from last season, has come on as well. There are some seniors who are looking around thinking ‘oh-oh’; and they know they are in a fight just to make the bus.” Starting at the defensive end position this year will likely be two fast players that can pass rush and defend well. “We have had two players that have emerged here for us,” Fowler said. “Rufus Johnson and Logan Johnson. Logan is playing the way I envisioned him to play a year ago. He didn’t perform up to his potential last year, and he has put in a great offseason. Truxton Fox is a hardcore football player that plays the game the way he’s supposed to. We also have Levi Kirkland and Pat Bettiol and a lot of guys that can play on the line, and we will roll them in and keep them fresh – especially at the end spot.”

FINDING THE FORMULA FOR SUCCESS The Texan coaching staff is looking for the formula to return the program to its winning ways that made Tarleton the winningest team in the Lone Star Conference in the decade of the 2000s. The Texans have done a lot of team bonding, including over 1,400 hours of community service, but Fowler wonders if the message is hitting home. “We preach to these kids about family,” Fowler said. “We do a lot of team building and bonding activities, but

As mentioned before, the Texans have just eight seniors on this year’s squad, but Fowler is not worried about who will step up to lead this team – at least he doesn’t worry about what class is next to the young man’s name on the roster. “Everyone on the roster is battling for a spot, including the seniors,” Fowler said. “I am not worried about them being leaders because leaders will develop. I am more concerned about you being a great teammate – helping the guy in front and behind you and communicating with them. I don’t necessarily get caught up in whether the seniors are leaders. A year ago, these seniors were forced into the leadership situation because our seniors [in 2009] didn’t do a great job in leading. “I believe someone will step up,” Fowler said. “’Who?’ and ‘When?’ is the better question.”

SCHEDULE

The 2011 Texans will open the season at home against nationally-ranked Abilene Christian before heading out on

CB 21 Dashaun Phillips 36 Devin Figures

DT 98 Brian Ford 96 Jason Billings

LB 8 Marquis Wadley 33 Mark Martinez

S 26 Desmond Jackson 19 Blair Johnson

DE 24 Logan Johnson 35 Tyrone Melton

MLB 37 Matt Knicky 45 Alex Anderson

DT 99 Chase Bowers 92 Michael Washington

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DE 90 Rufus Johnson 44 Brian Ngwa

sometimes, I think they miss the point. We will keep doing them no matter what.” Fowler and his staff will look for the right chemistry, and see if they have to, see what the staff itself needs to do make this team grow together. “These guys enjoy hanging around together,” Fowler said. “You see them at the store together and around town, but I am worried to see if they will still be doing that when the depth chart is announced. Where will we be when the time comes to play a game. We will need leadership in the locker room.”

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texan Outlook

R 11 Dan Jackson 18 Chance Aven

S 27 Terrence Henry 29 Charlie Moore

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CB 2 Gaston Benson 28 Roy Holmes

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There are a lot of clichés about the game of football, but perhaps the one that best applies to the 2011 football team is “you have to put yourself in a situation to win the game.” Last season, the Texans took eight games into the fourth quarter where they were either down a score or up a score, but Tarleton only walked away with three victories in such contests. Fowler says that is unacceptable. “Last year we had a chance to win eight games in the fourth quarter, and we didn’t take care of business,” Fowler said. “I tell our guys to get the game in the fourth quarter and find a way to win it. I believe this team has the talent and the drive to do just that.” The 2011 Texan team will be ready to play on Thursday, Sept. 1, and the head coach believes this could be a great year to be a Tarleton Texan. “It is yet to be seen how together we are going to play, but I believe right now that it is going to be a great year,” Fowler said. “I am hoping the confidence will rub off on them. I want us to be confident, not arrogant – there is a distinct difference. “Last year, we got those games to the fourth quarter, but we were young and not very good,” Fowler continued. “I believe this team will play hard. They will play with great passion and great emotion, and when we get to the fourth quarter, we will find a way to win. It’s a belief. Don’t hope. Don’t wish. Believe that good things are going to happen to you. We will play smart and hard to the echo of the whistle. “If we do that, then we will have a chance to win any game.”

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the road for three straight weeks. “The schedule is a challenge,” Fowler said. “I try to teach our team to believe that we can be successful. We are not only opening with a nationally-ranked foe, but one that gave us the worst loss I have ever been associated with in my life. And that drives us, but it drive us with fear or does it drive us with belief? “I don’t necessarily say we are going to win that game, but you have to come away believing you can win football games and that you are going to be a good football team,” Fowler said. “Of course I believe we can win every game, and some people question that, but you can’t say, ‘I hope we hold on today.’ “Our focus is on ACU, and I am not even looking after that,” Fowler said. “There are some long trips in there and a Division I game against Texas State. We also have to go to Blackwater Draw, N.M., and I have been in some big battles out there. And it doesn’t get any easier. Someone said, ‘You have a tough first five games.’ But I say we just have a tough schedule.” The Texans will play just five games at home in 2011, but the Texans and the coaching staff look forward to playing in front of the home crowd in Memorial Stadium. “Our kids love playing here in this unbelievable atmosphere,” Fowler said. “Our kids believe in playing at home and defending Memorial Stadium. We all enjoy seeing the Plowboys and the Poo and the Stars and the cheerleaders – as well as the band which does a great job. Our fans are great football fans who don’t cheer when they are not supposed to, and they don’t ‘boo’ you when things are going tough. They are into the game, they are smart fans and they understand what is happening. We put Tarleton on one jersey and Texans on the other because that is who we are going to represent. And we are proud of our stadium, too.”

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

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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Name Pos. Gaston Benson RB Nick Stephens QB Dashaun Phillips DB Devon Gray WR Brad Croak WR/RB Aaron Doyle QB Marquis Wadley LB Devin McDowell DB Courtney Vaughn RB Dan Jackson R Clifton Rhodes WR Justin Sturns RB Julius Hurndon LB Collin Strahan QB Chance Wallace QB Tyra Waits WR Cordell Valentine WR Chance Aven DB Blair Johnson DB Blake Wiest K/P Joe Jones DB Evan Robertson RB Brandon Lowery RB/WR Logan Johnson DE/LB Roddy Green WR/RB Desmond Jackson DB Terrence Henry CB Roy Holmes DB Charlie Moore DB Stacey Whitaker DB Randall Henderson LB/DB Taylor Franco RB Mark Martinez LB Tyrone Melton DL Devin Figures DB Matt Knicky LB Bo Davis DE Andre Allen DE Brian Ngwa LB Alex Anderson LB Nick Pike LB Garrett Hughes LB Truxton Fox DE Matt Green OL Ryan Martin OL Shawn Lawson DS Nick Perez OL Shawn Wyatt OL Patrick Bettiol OL Kade Cole LB

Ht. 5-9 6-5 5-11 5-9 5-9 6-2 5-9 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-9 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-1 5-9 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-2 5-11

Wt. Yr. Exp. 185 jr Tr 230 sr 1L 165 soph 1L 176 sr 2L 165 jr Tr 218 soph 1L 210 soph 1L 180 sr Tr-RS 185 jr Tr 205 jr Tr 190 fr HS 215 jr Tr 195 soph 1L 185 fr HS 185 fr HS 215 sr Tr 180 jr Tr 205 soph Tr 195 jr 2L 170 soph 1L 215 jr Tr 185 sr 2L 190 soph 1L 220 sr 1L 205 jr Tr 200 jr Tr 185 sr 1L 190 sr 1L 180 fr RS 180 fr RS 180 fr RS 180 fr HS 215 fr HS 250 fr HS 185 soph 1L 218 jr 2L-RS 230 fr HS 215 fr HS 215 fr RS 225 fr RS 215 soph 1L 190 fr HS 245 jr Tr 285 fr HS 280 fr RS 247 sr 2L 295 fr HS 315 sr 1L 230 fr RS 220 fr HS

Hometown (College) Lamarque (Santa Rosa CC) Flower Mound (Tennessee) Duncanville Phoenix, Ariz. (Coffeyville CC) Vider (Navarro CC) Evant Mesquite (Central Arkansas) Garland (Iowa State) Tunica, Miss. (Coahoma CC) Mansfield (Trinity Valley CC) Fort Worth Southwest Rusk (Navarro JC) Daingerfield Mesquite Horn Canton Miami, Fla. (Citrus CC) Vicksburg, Miss. (Hinds CC) Plainview (New Mexico) Mesquite North Henrietta Carthage (Navarro CC) Pflugerville (North Texas) Sasche Brenham (Blinn JC) Mart (Navarro CC) Seguin (Oklahoma) Katy (Blinn JC) Oakland, Calif. (Moorepark College) Carrollton Turner Jacksonville Crandall Crowley Waco Midway Sasche Jefferson Cedar Park McKinney Boyd Killeen Ellison Arlington Mansfield Timberview Wills Point Paradise Daingerfield Smithson Valley (Texas Lutheran) Paris Smithson Valley Lake Travis (Blinn JC) Stephenville Smithson Valley (Blinn JC) College Station A&M Consolidated Stephenville (Mineral Wells CCS)

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Alphabetical Roster 42 Andre Allen 45 Alex Anderson 74 Aaron Arbuckle 67 Jonathan Arnold 18 Chance Aven 2 Gaston Benson 55 Patrick Bettiol 96 Jason Billings 99 Chase Bowers 82 Arthur Buckingham 77 Chris Burnett 78 Adrian Campbell 88 Lance Clark 56 Kade Cole 6 Brad Croak 40 Bo Davis 65 Michael DiDomenico 7 Aaron Doyle 36 Devin Figures 95 Brian Ford 49 Truxton Fox 32 Taylor Franco 98 Juan Gonzalez 5 Devon Gray 50 Matt Green 75 Jesse Green 25 Roddy Green 62 Spence Harvey 31 Randall Henderson 27 Terrence Henry 85 Tad Hill 64 Robert Hinton 28 Roy Holmes 47 Garrett Hughes 14 Julius Hurndon 94 Cory Jackson 11 Dan Jackson 26 Desmond Jackson 19 Blair Johnson 24 Logan Johnson 90 Rufus Johnson 57 Jerrell Jones 21 Joe Jones

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Preseason Roster Alphabetical Roster 59 Levi Kirkland 37 Matt Knicky 52 Shawn Lawson 72 Lucas Love 23 Brandon Lowery 51 Ryan Martin 33 Mark Martinez 81 Jamal Mays 9 Devin McDowell 66 Casey McKenna 84 Will McLane 35 Tyrone Melton 61 Daniel Mena 29 Charlie Moore 44 Brian Ngwa 79 Solomon Orr 60 Jerry Owens 53 Nick Perez 4 Dashaun Phillips 46 Nick Pike 76 Demonte Randle 80 Ford Renfro 12 Clifton Rhodes 22 Evan Robertson 70 Tyler Seale 89 Jose Serrano 3 Nick Stephens 15 Colin Strahan 13 Justin Sturns

History

71 Kody Travis 87 Blake Turner 17 Cordell Valentine 10 Courtney Vaughn 97 Cole Vitolo 8 Marquis Wadley 16 Tyra Waits

Conference

15 Chance Wallace 92 Michael Washington 30 Stacey Whitaker 20 Blake Wiest 86 Tyler Wright 54 Shawn Wyatt

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions â&#x20AC;˘ 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

Hometown (College) Everman Robinson Mesquite New Caney (New Mexico) McKinney Rockwall Burlington, Ontario (Saddleback CC) Cedar Park McKinney Rider Stephenville Van Alstyne Canadian Mount Pleasant (Tyler JC) Texas City (Blinn JC) Fort Worth Richardson Berkner (Butler JC) Mesquite (Cisco JC) Southlake (Colorado State) Pflugerville Pilot Point Smithson Valley Killeen (Prairie View A&M) Granbury Rockwall Celina Dallas Skyline Dallas Spruce (Kilgore JC) Cedar Hill (Trinity Valley CC) Allen Houston (Blinn JC) Nocona Wichita Falls Rider Seguin Panama City, Fla. (Kilgore JC) Rowlett Midlothian Richardson Berkner Divine (West Texas A&M) North Mesquite Crawford Gatesville Carrollton Turner Rowlett Cedar Park North Garland Linden-Kildare Comanche Paris Namaan Forest

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Wt. Yr. Exp. 275 jr 2L 210 sr 3L 200 soph 1L 325 soph 1L 270 fr HS 275 fr HS 290 jr Tr 320 soph 1L-RS 290 sr 3L 285 fr HS 270 fr HS 270 fr RS 235 fr RS 300 sr 1L-RS 340 jr Tr 325 soph 1L 320 jr 1L-RS 375 sr 1L 180 jr Tr 180 sr 2L 180 jr 2L-RS 252 soph 1L 175 soph Tr 220 fr HS 200 fr HS 215 sr 2L 210 soph Tr 250 jr Tr 255 sr 1L 237 soph 1L 285 jr Tr 290 sr 2L 280 soph 1L 260 fr RS 300 jr Tr 250 fr HS 185 fr HS 227 fr HS 190 fr Tr 215 fr HS 200 fr HS 180 fr HS 190 fr HS 180 fr HS 185 fr HS 190 fr HS 185 fr HS 210 fr HS 220 fr HS 270 fr HS

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Name Pos. Jerrell Jones DL Levi Kirkland LB Jerry Owens K/P Daniel Mena DT Spence Harvey OL Robert Hinton OL/DL Michael Di Domenico OL Casey McKenna OL Jonathan Arnold OL Tyler Seale OL Kody Travis DE Lucas Love OL Aaron Arbuckle DS Jesse Green OL Demonte Randle DL Chris Burnett OL Adrian Campbell OL Solomon Orr OL Ford Renfro WR Jamal Mays WR Arthur Buckingham WR Will McLane TE Tad Hill WR Tyler Wright WR Blake Turner WR Lance Clark WR Jose Serrano K Rufus Johnson DE Michael Washington DT Cory Jackson DE Brian Ford DT Jason Billings DL Cole Vitolo DL Juan Gonzalez DE Chase Bowers DT Jarret Alvarado DT Nathan Fisher DB Jade Grant LB Jake Harp QB Roderick Harris LB Kole Johnson WR Lenard Meyers WR Brandon Moore DB Christian Osborn WR Corey Patton K Savion Washington RB Colton Watson RB Ty Weaver TE Kyle Wetzel LB Darrin Wicker DT

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ROSTER BY CLASS Seniors (18) Johnathan Arnold Jason Billings Lance Clark Devon Gray Jesse Green Terrence Henry Roy Holmes Logan Johnson Levi Kirkland Shawn Lawson Jamal Mays Devin McDowell Solomon Orr Evan Robertson Nick Stephens Tyra Waits Michael Washington Shawn Wyatt Juniors (20) Gaston Benson Chase Bowers Arthur Buckingham Brad Croak Michael Di Domenico Brian Ford Truxton Fox Roddy Green Dan Jackson Desmond Jackson Blair Johnson Rufus Johnson Jerrell Jones Joe Jones Matt Knicky Demonte Randle

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Preseason Roster Ford Renfro Justin Sturns Cordell Valentine Courtney Vaughn Sophomores (19) Chance Aven Chris Burnett Adrian Campbell Aaron Doyle Devin Figures Tad Hill Julius Hurndon Cory Jackson Brandon Lowery Casey McKenna Will McLane Daniel Mena Jerry Owens Dashaun Phillips Nick Pike Jose Serrano Cole Vitolo Marquis Wadley Blake Wiest Freshman (43) Andre Allen Jarrett Alvarado Alex Anderson Aaron Arbuckle Patrick Bettiol Kade Cole Bo Davis

Nathan Fisher Taylor Franco Juan Gonzalez Jade Grant Matt Green Jake Harp Roderick Harris Spence Harvey Randall Henderson Robert Hinton Garrett Hughes Kole Johnson Lucas Love Ryan Martin Mark Martinez Tyrone Melton Lenard Meyers Brandon Moore Charlie Moore Brian Ngwa Christian Osborn Corey Patton Nick Perez Clifton Rhodes Tyler Seale Collin Strahan Kody Travis Blake Turner Chance Wallace Savion Washington Colton Watson Ty Weaver Kyle Wetzel Stacey Whitaker Darrin Wicker Tyler Wright

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Player..................................................... Pronunciation Aaron Arbuckle.....................air - uhn ARE - buck - uhl Chase Aven...................................................chase A-ven Patrick Bettiol.......................... pat - rick BET - ee - ole Chris Burnett..................................... chris BURN - ette Michael Di Domenico.....michael dee DOH-men-ick-oh Devon Gray.................................................... DEV - uhn gray Jerrell Jones....................................................JUH - rehl jones Matt Knicky...........................................matt NICK - ee Brandon Lowery............................ brandon LOWW-ree Jamal Mays...................................... JAH - mall MAYS Daniel Mena.................................... dan - yel MEN - ah Lenard Meyers.......................................LIN-urd meyers Brian Ngwa...................................... BRY - uhn GWAH Solomon Orr........................... SAUL - oh - mahn OAR Dashaun Phillips............................DUH-sha-un phillips Demonte Randle............................. DEE-mont-ee randle Jose Serrano............................................ jose sar-AN-oh Cordell Valentine...............................core-dell valentine Cole Vitolo.................................... cole vee - TOH - loh Marquis Wadley.............................mark-eese Wah-d-lee Tyra Waits................................................. TIE-ruh waits Savion Washington.....................save-ee-on washington Kyle Wetzel............................................... kyle Wets-uhl Blake Wiest..............................................blake WEEST

68 All-Americans

TEXANS BY STATE

Texas (90) California (1) Canada (1)

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Head Coach

CARY FOWLER

HEAD COACH | SECOND SEASON | FOURTH 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.

owler is in his second season at the helm of the Texans after serving as the Texans’ interim head coach after Sam McElroy left to take the defensive line coaching position at Texas Tech on Feb. 3, 2010. Fowler spent the previous two seasons as the defensive coordinator at Tarleton. He is 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. “I want to thank Dr. Dottavio and Coach 14

Reisman for trusting a young coach with no head 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.

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Head Coach Hometown........................................ Hopkinsville, Ky. High School.........................Hopkinsville High School College.......................................... Murray State (‘94) Family.................................................... wife, Shanan 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

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Murray State..........................................11-1 Murray State..........................................11-1 Murray State............................................7-4 Murray State............................................7-4 Murray State............................................7-4 Murray State............................................6-5

Conference University

History

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

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2001 Midwestern State.....................................7-4 2002 Midwestern State.....................................7-4 2003 Midwestern State.....................................7-3 2004 Midwestern State.....................................8-3 2005 Midwestern State.....................................6-4 2006 Midwestern State ..................................10-3 2007 Midwestern State ....................................8-3 2008 Tarleton ...................................................8-3 2009 Tarleton .................................................10-3 2010 Tarleton....................................................3-8

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1998-99..................................................Murray State Safeties, Outside Linebackers, Rec. Coordinator

“I have been a part of the two winningest programs in the 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.” In 2009, 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’ thirddown 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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LEE HAYS

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR | QUARTERBACKS | FIRST SEASON

ee Hays was named the Texans’ offensive coordinator in March of 2011, and he has brought a change in offensive philosophy with

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Hometown............................................. High School........................................... College....... Texas A&M-Kingsville (‘96) Family............................. wife, Roxanne daughter, Shanlee; son, Cade

Coaching History

2011-Present............................Tarleton Offensive Coordinator 2010........................................ Houston Offensive Assistant 2008-09................. Sam Houston State Offensive Line 2006-07...................................... Baylor Offensive Coordinator 2003-05......................West Texas A&M Offensive Coordinator

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

2001-03.............. Texas A&M-Kingsville Offensive Line 2000................... Texas A&M-Kingsville Tight Ends/Tackles 1999............................. West Texas A&M Offensive Line

Coaching Record 1999 West Texas A&M 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

3-8

Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville

4-7 9-2 10-3 11-2

West Texas A&M West Texas A&M

2-8 10-2

2006 Baylor 2007 Baylor

4-8 3-9

2008 Sam Houston State 2009 Sam Houston State

4-6 5-6

2010 Houston

5-7

him. Hays comes to Tarleton from the University of Houston where he served as an assistant on the offensive side of the ball. Prior to his year with the Cougars, Hays was the offensive line coach at Sam Houston State after serving as the offensive coordinator at Baylor in 2006-07. “What Lee Hays has accomplished offensively in our league and in Division I brings us a lot to the offensive side of the ball,” Fowler said. “But mostly, I wanted him because he is a winner, and not just on the field.” The head coach said Hays’ addition to the staff is a welcome one. “He brings a discipline aspect to this program, and to the offensive side of the ball especially,” Fowler said. “The way he coaches offense is similar to the way I coach defense. You know we are both on the practice field demanding the best from the players.” Hays will bring his vast offensive knowledge to Tarleton, and the new offensive coordinator is ready to work for the purple and white. “This is an opportunity to call plays again, and I am looking forward to that,” Hays continued. “I think this is a balance between family and football, and really, this is better than I thought it was going to be. I pride myself on hard work and discipline and I have a lot of knowledge in the LSC.” The new offensive coordinator knows the demands are high at Tarleton to return the program to its winning traditions that made Tarleton the winningest program in the Lone Star Conference the decade of the 2000s. Known for his offensive mind, Hays said fans will hopefully see an offense that wins games, not just give a wide-open look.

The 2006 Bears’ offense averaged 23.6 points per game, the team’s best mark since 1996. The spread attack also allowed Baylor to break almost every school game and season passing record. The Bears were third in the Big 12 and No. 11 nationally in passing yards per game (275.0). From 2003 to 2005, Hays directed the offense at West Texas A&M where the Buffaloes enjoyed their most successful season in 55 years in 2005, largely due to Hays’ offensive attack. The Buffs went 10-2 to record their first winning season since 1998 and post the school’s first 10-win campaign since 1950. WTAMU won the LSC title and advanced to the playoffs for the first time in school history. The 2005 Buffalo offense led Division II in passing offense with 363.8 yards per game and was seventh in scoring offense (40.3 points per game) and ninth in total offense (477.3 yards per game). The offense set school records for completion percentage (.669) and total yards per attempt (6.9). After playing at TAMUK, Hays joined the Javelinas staff as the tight ends and tackles coach in 1997. He went to WTAMU as the offensive line coach in 1999 before returning to Kingsville as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator in 2000. Hays returned to the offensive side of the ball as the program’s offensive line coach from 2001-03. Hays served in the United States Marine Corps from 1987-96 where he rose to the rank of staff sergeant and completed Marine Corps Sniper School. He served as a noncommissioned officer and as a recon marine during his military career. Hays played defensive end and linebacker at Cisco Junior College for two seasons before spending one season at Abilene Christian. He received his bachelor’s degree from TAMUK in 1996 and his master’s degree from WTAMU in 2004. A native of Del Rio, he and his wife, Roxanne, have a daughter, Shanlee, and a son, Cade.

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The Cofer File

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

Coaching History

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

1997-2000............. Austin Johnston HS Defensive Coordinator

Coaching Record

Tarleton (Assistant Coach) 6-4 Tarleton (Assistant Coach) 9-2 Tarleton (Assistant Coach) 8-3 Tarleton (Assistant Coach) 10-3 Tarleton (Def. Coordinator) 3-8

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

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, 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 fifth season at Tarleton where he will serve as the linebackers’ mentor and the defensive coordinator. This will be his second year as defensive cooridnator for the purple and white. 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. In his first season as the coordinator in 2010, the Texans played many young players all over the field, and the coach mentored a defense that was led by Damian Perkins with 99 tackles and Brandon Johnson with 86 total stops. In 2009, 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

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History Conference University

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

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JUSTIN CARRIGAN WIDE RECEIVERS | SECOND SEASON

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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

Coaching History

2011-Present............................Tarleton Wide Receivers 2010.........................................Tarleton Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coord. 2009...............................Texas-El Paso Offensive Assistant 2007-08.....................Midwestern State Receivers/Passing Game Coord. 2006............................ Midwestern State Receivers/Strength and Conditioning

Coaching Record 2005 2006 2007 2008

Midwestern State Midwestern State Midwestern State Midwestern State

Lone Star Conference at the time, including quarterback 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 twoquarterback 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.

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

2009 Texas-El Paso

4-8

2010 Tarleton

3-8

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

2005............................ Midwestern State Graduate Assistant

fter spending the 2009 season at Texas-El Paso, Justin Carrigan came to Tarleton as the quarterbacks coach and the passing game coordinator. In his second year as an assistant coach with the Texans, Carrigan will coach the wide receivers Last season, Carrigan helped coach quarterbacks Nick Stephens and Aaron Doyle who combined for 2,256 yards through the air and 12 touchdowns while both were fighting through injuries. In 2009 at UTEP, 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

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Hometown.................................Odessa High School......... Permian High School College...................Texas-El Paso (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06) Family................................ wife, Crystal children, Cayden, Brailey and Cai

2008-Present............................Tarleton Defensive Line 2006-07..........................Texas-El Paso Graduate Assistant

2006 Texas-El Paso 2007 Texas-El Paso

8-3 10-3 3-8

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2008 Tarleton 2009 Tarleton 2010 Tarleton

5-7 4-8

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including 13 solo stops. He had eight tackles for a loss of minus-48 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 alldistrict 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.

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hris Mineo enters his fourth season at Tarleton and second year as a fulltime 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 third straight year. Last season, he mentored a defensive line that averaged 24 tackles per game among the top seven players on the line. In 2009, 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 All-LSC South Division selection Jamaal Steamer and honorable mention selection Alonzo Horton. 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,

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CHRIS MINEO

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2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions â&#x20AC;˘ 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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MARCUS WHITE OFFENSIVE LINE | FIRST SEASON

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The White File

Hometown......................Theodore, Ala. High School....... Theodore High School College..................... Murray State (‘08) Family.............................. wife, Jaunelle children, Makiah and Jailyn

Coaching History

2011-Present............................Tarleton Offensive Line 2010-11.................................... Houston Graduate Assistant

arcus White joins the Tarleton football staff for the first time in 2011 as the offensive line coach for the Texans. White comes to Tarleton from the University of Houston where he served as a graduate assistant in 2010-11. White is a former Murray State standout who was part of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans before moving to the Arena leagues. White played two seasons on the MSU defensive line, and the former Racer was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference Team in both seasons. In 2003, White recorded 41 total tackles, including 22 solo stops. He had a teamhigh 19 tackles for loss for minus-69 yards, including seven sacks for minus-39 yards.

He also had one pass breakup, one recovered fumble and two forced fumbles. As a senior in 2004, White had a total of 39 tackles, including 29 solo tackles. He recorded a team-high nine tackles for loss of minus-36 yards, including three sacks for minus-20 yards. He had three pass breakups, a recovered fumble and three forced fumbles. Prior to his stint at UH, he was the defensive line coach at St. Pauls Episcopal in Mobile, Ala. in 2009-10 and the defensive line coach at Jackson Olin High School in Birmingham, Ala. in 2008-09. White graduated from Murray State, the alma mater of head coach Cary Fowler, in 2008 with his bachelor’s degree. White, and his wife, Jaunelle, have two daughters, Makiah and Jailyn.

2009-10..................St. Pauls Episcopal Defensive Line 2008-09........Jackson Olin High School Defensive LIne

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The Martin File

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

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

Texan Football

2010-Present............................Tarleton Graduate Assistant

acob Martin returns to the Texan coaching staff for the second season while working on his master’s degree at Tarleton. He will coach the rovers for the purple and white. Martin joined the Texan staff in 2010 and helped the Texan rovers in his first as a graduate assistant. Martin came 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.

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

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Assistant Coach 2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Ralph Harris ASSISTANT COACH | Second SEASON

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Harris File

Hometown................................ Amarillo High School.........Atchison High School College.......................... Sul Ross State Family..................................Wife, Kathy Four children, eight grandchildren

Coaching History

2010-present............................Tarleton Assistant Coach High School Assistant, Head Coach College Assistant College Head Coach

Harris was a wide receiver in the LSC at Sul Ross during the 1960’s. He also competed in basketball, baseball and golf. Prior to Sul Ross, Harris attend Highland Junior College where he participated in athletics as well. Harris is married to his wife Kathy, and they have four daughters and eight grandchildren.

Don Jones

DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT | SECOND SEASON

The Jones File

Hometown......................... Stephenville High School... Stephenville High School College........................ Texas Tech (‘65) 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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alph Harris will spend his second season on the sideline for the Texans as a volunteer coach. Harris has years of both head coach and assistant coach experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. Just a few of the high schools that Harris has spent time at are Dublin, Big Spring, Marshall, Alamo Heights, Panama City Bay and Sealy, where Harris coached NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson and led his team to the 1978 state championship. As far as collegiate experience goes, Harris has had coaching stops at Texas, Baylor, Texas State, Greenville College, and Mary Hardin Baylor. Harris also started the football program at East Texas Baptist in 2000. Besides coaching, Harris spent nine years as a member of the PGA of America.

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

on Jones returns to the sidelines in his second season with the Texans as a volunteer coach coaching the defense 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 followed 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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SAFETIES | FIRST SEASON

The Craven File

Hometown...............................Rockwall High School........ Rockwall High School College.............. Midwestern State (‘11) Family.......................................... Single

Coaching History

2011-Present............................Tarleton Graduate Assistant

fter playing four years at Midwestern State University, Ryan Craven comes to Tarleton as a graduate assistant coach who will focus on the safeties along with head coach Cary Fowler. Craven played free safety for the Mustangs starting all 34 games since his sophomore season. He earned All-Lone Star Conference Second Team honors as a sophomore in 2008. Craven led the team in tackles in three of his four years, including tallying 75 tackles, including 32 solo stops as a senior. Craven finished his career with 267 tackles, including 104 solo stops, 13.5 tackles for loss and 17 passes defended. He also recorded five interceptions and three blocked kicks. He recorded five-or-more tackles in nine

games as a senior including a career-high 13 tackles in a 38-31 overtime victory over Incarnate Word on Oct. 2, 2010. As a junior, Craven led the team with 74 tackles, and he made a season-high nine tackles in the first round of the NCAA Division II postseason against Abilene Christian on Nov. 14, 2009. Craven recorded 49 tackles as a sophomore, with 14 solo stops. As a freshman, the Rockwall native led the team with 69 tackles, including 35 solo stops as a true freshman. He was named the LSC South Division Defensive Player of the Week twice that season. Craven graduated with his bachelor’s degree from MSU in May 2011.

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He missed the 2009 season with an injury after transferring to Tarleton from Cisco Junior College. He was a unanimous first team all-conference selection at CJC. He was also named a first team All-American. A 2003 graduate of Smithson Valley High School in San Antonio, Hernandez received his degree from Tarleton in 2011.

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ike Hernandez moves to the coaching side of football this season after playing for the Texans on the offensive line. Hernandez will serve as a offensive student assistant for first-year offensive coordinator Lee Hays. Hernandez played the 2010 season for Tarleton, starting on the offensive line.

Hometown..........................San Antonio High School............Smithson Valley HS College............................. Tarleton (‘11) Family.......................................... Single

Coaching History

History

2011-Present............................Tarleton Student Assistant - Offense

Tyler Wade

Hometown.....................................Paris High School.............. Paris High School College............................. Tarleton (‘12) Family.......................................... Single

Coaching History

2011-Present............................Tarleton Student Assistant - Offense

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

University

The Wade File

to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2009 and won a Lone Star Conferene and LSC South Division title. Wade redshirted during the 2008 season. A native of Paris, Wade earned seond team All-Red River Valley honors as a senior at PHS. Wade will graduate with his bachelor’s degree in education and history.

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STUDENT ASSISTANT – OFFENSE | FIRST SEASON yler Wade will move behind the whistle for the 2011 season after playing two seasons for the Texan football team. Wade will serve as an offensive student assistant for first-year offensive cooridinator Lee Hays this season. Wade played for the Texans on the offensive line in both 2009 and 2010. He played on the Tarleton team that advanced

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Rusty Jergins SIDELINE COORDINATOR | 16th SEASON

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Jergins File

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

ntering his 16th season of assisting the football coaching staff is Rusty Jergins, Tarleton’s Vice President for Student Life. 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 Vice President 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 May 2000. He assumed the VP role in the spring of 2011. 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.

Cheryl Spellmeier FOOTBALL SECRETARY | 14th SEASON

The Spellmeier File

68 All-Americans

Hometown......................Atchison, Kan. High School.........Atchison High School Family........................Husband, Robert, daughters, Amanda and Cheri

heryl Spellmeier is in her 14th 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 Department. Spellmeier, and her husband, Robert, have two daughters, Amanda and Cheri. She also has one grandson, C.J., and a granddaughter, Charidee.

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Zach Shaver

FALLEN BROTHER | DEFENSIVE LINE | WICHITA FALLS

The Texan Football family suffered a tragic loss on Monday, March 29, 2010 when Redshirt Freshman Zach Shaver passed away from a head injury suffered during a spring practice. And he will never be forgotten.

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. 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

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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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, 2010 including two busses full of Tarleton football players, coaches and staff who will dearly miss their student, player, peer and friend. As a memorial to Shaver, one Texan will be chosen to wear the No. 96 jersey because of their dedication to the game and their attitude, heart and love for the game of football. The Texans will also touch a helmet memorial to remember Shaver and all the other Texans who have “gone on before, paid the price and set the example.”

This season, the Texans have chosen senior defensive linemen Jason Billings to wear the No. 96 in honor of Shaver. Billings is in his fourth season with the Texans and fifth year at Tarleton. He represents everything that the Texan football program represents and holds ideal, such as integrity, responsibility, spirit and dedication. The Nocona native was a member of the Tarleton defensive line when Shaver was on the team.

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DL • 6-3 • 290 • SR• 3L Nocona

Adrian Campbell

OL • 6-6 • 320 • JR• RS Richardson Berkner

Will return to the wide receiver position after suffering a seasonending injury in the second game last season... 2010: In two games, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

University

Will probably start on the offensive line this season at a tackle spot... 2010: Received medical redshirt for the season... 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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WR • 5-11 • 180 • JR• 2L Pilot Point

Will look for playing time this season on the offensive line... 2010: Saw limited action as a freshman... 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 biomedical pre-physical therapy... Birthdate is December 27, 1990.

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Arthur Buckingham

OL • 5-10 • 325 • SO• 1L Fort Worth

2010 Review

Is wearing the honorary number for fallen teammate Zach Shaver who will be remembered each year by the wearing of the No. 96 jersey for the player’s spirit, hard work and dedication while playing with heart... Will see action on the defensive line as a senior... 2010: After two years on the offensive line, Billings moved to defense and registered 20 tackles, five of them unassisted and recovered one fumble... 2009: Billings played on an offensive line that averaged 286.2 yards per game, including 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 all-district 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 hunting, fishing and cars... Birthday is December 22, 1988.

Chris Burnett

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Jason Billings

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Expected to push for a starting job for his senior season... 2010: Played on an offensive line that averaged 324.8 yards per game, including 112.5 yards on the ground... 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 three 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.

Buckingham caught five passes for 75 yards... Received medical redshirt... 2009: Was instrumental in a couple of Texan victories in 2009, 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 kinesiology... Parents are Stephanie Buckingham 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.

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Jonathan Arnold

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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Lance Clark

Devon Gray

WR • 6-2 • 215 • SR• 2L Celina

Expected to look for playing time this season... 2010: Redshirted for the season... 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 AllTexoma... 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.

Aaron Doyle

QB • 6-2 • 218 • SO• 1L Evant

Should continue to see playing time as the back-up quarterback this season.. 2010: In four games, rushed for 49 yards on 19 carries and completed 42 of 81 passes for 482 yards with only two interceptions... 2009: Redshirted his first year after an injury... High School: Named first team allstate 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.

Devin Figures

DB • 6-0 • 185 • SO• 1L Jefferson

Should push for playing time this fall... 2010: Recorded one tackle in limited action... 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. 28

WR • 5-9 • 176 • SR• 2L Phoenix, Ariz. (Coffeyville CC) Will see action at the

receiver position in his senior season... 2010: Caught 32 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns... Was second on the team in receptions as a junior... Scored a touchdown against Northeastern State and another against Angelo State... 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 and 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, 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.

Jesse Green

OL • 6-6 • 300 • SR• 1L Mount Pleasant (Tyler JC)

Should start for the Texans on the offensive line after missing last season with an injury... 2010: Received medial redshirt... 2009: Helped the Texans to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs... Blocked for an offense that averaged 386.2 yards per game, including 143.3 yards on the ground... Blocked for two of the best backs in the conference - Evan Robertson and Roderick Smith... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Tyler Junior College... High School: Was the Defensive Player of the Year... Named the Sophomore of the Year in basketball... Personal: 2006 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School... Son of Jessie and Peggy Green.. Has one sibling... Father played for Green Bay Packers (1976) and Seattle Seahawks (1979-80)... Major is business administration... Birthdate is January 29, 1988.

Terrence Henry

DB • 6-0 • 185 • SR• 1L Katy (Blinn JC)

Will return to the starting lineup for the Texans this fall... 2010: Recorded 68 tackles--35 unassisted and 33 assisted and had two interceptions with 11 return yards and broke up another pass… Previous Experience: Transferred

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Roy Holmes

DB • 5-11 • 190 • SR• 1L Oakland, Calif. (Moorepark College)

DB • 6-0 • 195 • JR• 2L Mesquite North

Will return to the field for the Texans in 2011... 2010: Picked up 25 unassisted and 22 assisted tackles while intercepting one pass… 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 December 15, 1989.

Logan Johnson

DE • 6-1 • 220 • SR• 1L Brenham (Blinn JC)

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Should return to the starting lineup for the Texans this season... 2010: Had 26 tackles, 14 of them unassisted, had two sacks, broke up one pass and had two QB hits…Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Blinn College... Helped team to 2009 National Junior College Championship... 2009: Recorded 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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Will push for starting position in the linebacking corps... 2010: Recorded 21 unassisted and 24 assisted tackles, broke up two passes and had two QB hits… 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

Blair Johnson

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LB • 5-11 • 195 • SO• 1L Daingerfield

Will push for playing time this season... 2010: Saw limited time on defense… 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 kinesiology... Birthdate is November 12, 1990.

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Julius Hurndon

DE • 6-2 • 185 • SR• 1L Katy (Blinn JC)

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Will push to start as a senior... 2010: Did not play... 2009: Saw action in six games as a junior... Made three assisted tackles.. Had one half tackle for loss of minus-two yards... Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Moorepark College… Helped team to an American Bowl championship… Received the Hardest Hit Award… High School: Named an all-american… Selected to all-metro team and was named a Cream of the Crop award winner… Helped team to Silver Bowl championship… Selected as top defensive back in area… Personal: 2006 graduate of McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif…. Major is business management… Son of Roy Holmes and Rhonda Campbell… Has one brother, Blake… Cousin is Marshawn Lynch… Major is business management… Birthdate is July 19, 1988.

Cory Jackson

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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.

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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Jerrel Jones

DE • 6-2 • 275 • JR• 2L Everman

Should get playing time this season... 2010: Saw limited action on the defensive line... 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

LB • 6-2 • 210 • SR• 3L Robinson

Will push for playing time as a senior.. 2010: Recorded six tackles in 10 games… 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.

Matt Knicky

LB • 6-1 • 218 • JR• 2L Cedar Park

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 minus-one yard... Had one pass breakup... High School: Selected to all-district 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... Says the person he admires most is his dad... His favorite place on campus is the pool... Birthday is September 12, 1989.

Shawn Lawson

DS • 6-3 • 247 • SR• 2L Lake Travis (Blinn JC)

Will return as the starting deep snapper for the Texans... 2010: Saw limited action on defense, getting one tackle… 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.

Brandon Lowery

WR • 5-9 • 190 • SO• 1L Sasche

Will return to the field for Tarleton as a sophomore... 2010: Played in all 11 games as a freshman... Led the team with 503 kickoff return yards... Added 79 receiving and 15 rushing yards for third on the team in all-purpose yards (54.2 ypg)... High School: Named first team all-district wide receiver in 2008 and 2009... Was honorable mention all-district in 2007... Personal: 2010 graduate of Sachse High School... Son of Randy and Tammie Lowery... Major is pre-pharmacy... Birthdate is Oct. 17, 1991.

Jamal Mays

Should return to the starting

lineup after missing most of last year with an injury... 2010: Played first two games for Texans before suffering a season-ending injury… Was hurt on an interception at Central Oklahoma… Had 11 tackles, including nine assisted stops with a tackle for loss for minus-two yards in his one and a half games… 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 30

WR • 5-11 • 180 • SR• 2L Pflugerville

Will see action on the field as a receiver in his senior season... 2010: Had two tackles in 11 games… 2009: Had one reception in eight games for 51 yards... 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-

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Devin McDowell

DB • 5-11 • 180 • SR• 1L Garland (Iowa State)

Is slated as the starting tight end for the Texans in 2011... 2010: In six games, recorded two tackles… 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.

Solomon Orr

Will return to the starting

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University

position after missing last season with an injury... 2010: Received medical redshirt for the season… 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.

Conference

OL • 6-7 • 375 • SR• 1L Richardson Berkner (Butler JC)

History

Will push for playing time on the offensive line... 2010: Redshirted in his second season at Tarleton... 2009: Saw some time on the field for the Texans during the playoff run... High School: Played football, baseball and track and field... Was a team captain in football... Was an all-district selection in football in 2007, 2008 and 2009... Helped team win district championship in track in 2008 and was district champion in shot put... Personal: 2009 graduate of Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park... Son of Paul and Mary McKenna... Has one sibling, Riley... Major is criminal justice... Birthdate is November 6, 1990.

DT • 6-1 • 325 • SO• 1L New Caney (New Mexico)

2010 Review

OL • 6-4 • 320 • SO• 1L Cedar Park

Daniel Mena

Opponents

Casey McKenna

Is slated as the starting tight end for the Texans in 2011... 2010: Played special teams.. Recorded one solo tackle... High School: As a senior, named Second Team All-State… Was first team all-city and first team all-district... Was also a Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star... As a junior was named first team all-district... Personal: 2009 graduate of Smithson Valley High School... Son of Michael and Brenda McLane... Has a sister, Stephanie... Major is undecided... Birthdate is December 22, 1990.

Texan Football

Will look to start in the defensive backfield... 2010: Saw limited action on defense, had one tackle… 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 different games, 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.

TE • 6-4 • 252 • SO• 1L Smithson Valley

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Will McLane

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.

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Jerry Owens

Evan Robertson

P • 5-11 • 200 • SO• 1L Mesquite

Returns after kicking last season for Tarleton... 2010: Punted 55 times for 2,029 yards and a 36.9 average, kicked two extra points and recorded 27 kickoffs for 1,557 yards and a 57.7 average… 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.

Dashaun Phillips

DB • 5-11 • 165 • SO• 1L Duncanville Will push for more playing

time in the defensive backfield this season... 2010: Recorded 44 tackles, 26 of them unassisted, intercepted three passes with 26 return yards, had five pass breakups and one forced fumble… 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.

RB • 5-9 • 185 • SR• 2L Pflugerville (North Texas) Will return to carry the ball

for the Texans in his final season... 2010: Named first team South Division All-Conference running back… Was leading rusher for the Texans with 844 yards on 192 attempts, caught17 passes for 88 yards, scored six TDs and had two KO returns for 33 yards, had 892 all-purpose yards for an 81.1 average… 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&M-Kingsville... 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 AllCenTex 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.

Nick Stephens

QB • 6-5 • 230 • SR• 1L Flower Mound (Tennessee)

Will return as the starting quarterback... 2010: Named honorable mention South Division All-Conference quarterback… completed 132 of 258 passes for 1,774 yards and nine TDs… Rushed 42 times for 181 yards and one TD… Missed three games because of injury... 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 10of-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

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2011 Texans

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2011 Texans action on Texan defensive line… 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 all-district as an offensive tackle as a junior... Named first team all-district 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.

Cole Vitolo

Blake Wiest

DL • 5-11 • 280 • SO• 1L Wichita Falls Rider

Played for the Texans the last

University

Michael Washington DT • 6-3 • 255 • SR• 1L Cedar Hill (Trinity Valley CC) Will likely see playing time on the interior line this season.. 2010: Saw limited

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Conference

Will look to start in the upcoming season... 2010: Saw action on the offensive line for the Texans... 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.. Personal: Son of Randy and Susan Wyatt... Has four siblings, Ryan, Lindsay, Ashley and Miranda... Major undecided... Birthdate is Oct. 22, 1989.

History

three games of the season in 2010... Transferred to Tarleton from Central Arkansas... 2010: Recorded six solo and five assisted tackles for a total of 11 stops... Had one sack for minusfive yards... High School: Played football, baseball and track... Was honorable mention all-district in football in 2008... Was named to Academic All-State team... Personal: 2008 graduate of Mesquite High School... Son of Madalyn Wadley... Has two siblings, Nikko and Pooh... Major is business management.. Birthdate is September 21, 1989.

OL • 6-5 • 315 • SR• 1L Smithson Valley (Blinn JC)

2010 Review

LB • 5-9 • 210 • SO • 1L Mesquite (Central Arkansas)

Shawn Wyatt

Opponents

Marquis Wadley

Returns to kick for the Texans this season... 2010: Led the team in scoring with 60 ponits... Connected on 24-of-25 PATs.. Was 12-of-17 in field goals... Had career long of 39 yards in the season opener against Northeastern State... 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.

Texan Football

Will push for playing time this season... 2010: Saw action on defensive line… had seven tackles, three unassisted and forced one fumble… 2009: Received a redshirt in his first collegiate year... High School: Named alldistrict honorable mention... Received a 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.

K • 6-1 • 170 • SO• 1L Henrietta

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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.

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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2011 Texans DE • 6-3 • 215 • FR • HS Killeen Ellison

High School: Earned honorable mention all-district as a junior and second team all-district as a senior... Personal: 2011 graduate of Kileen Ellison High School... Son of Darlene Chepsi... Has one brother... Major is industrial technology... Birthdate is June 29, 1993.

Alex Anderson

Gaston Benson

RB • 5-9 • 185 • JR • TR La Marque (Santa Rosa CC)

Personal: Graduate of LeMarue High School... Son of Michael and Velma Benson.

LB • 6-2 • 225 • FR • RS Wills Point 2010: Received redshirt in his

OL • 6-3 • 235 • FR • RS Canadian

OL • 6-2 • 230 • FR • RS College Station

2010: Was redshirted his first year at Tarleton... High School: First team All-District 2008-2009 and 2009-2010... 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.

2010: Received redshirt in his

Transferred to Tarleton from New Mexico... Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton State from the University of New Mexico... High School: Participated in football, basketball, powerlifting and track... Was all-district three years, second team all-state,

Kilgore JC: Transferred to Tarleton from Kilgore College... Previous School: Attended North Carolina Tech Prep School before attending Kilgore College... High School: Named all-county, all-district and all-region... Was named all-state as a senior... Served as a team captain... Also ran track and was an all-county and all-region selection... Personal: 2008 graduate of Mosley High School in Panama City, Fla…. Son of Walter Powers and Brenda Lane... Has three siblings... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is November 17, 1989.

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

University

DB • 6-1 • 205 • SO • TR Plainview (New Mexico)

DT • 6-4 • 300 • JR • TR Panama City, Fla. (Kilgore JC)

Conference

Chance Aven

Chase Bowers

History

first year at Tarleton... High School: Named academic alldistrict 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.

2010 Review

Aaron Arbuckle

Patrick Bettiol

Opponents

first year at Tarleton... High School: Three-time all-district, 2009 smoaky.com all-state 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.

Texan Football

district utility player of the year, first team all-area linebacker, first team all-region linebacker, first team all-South Plains linebacker... Advanced to regionals in track two years in a row, second place in the 100 meter dash... Personal: 2010 graduate of Plainview High School... On the academic decathlon team, a merit scholar and Rotary student of the month... Son of Brett and Sandra Aven... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 24, 1991.

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Andre Allen

2011 Tarleton Football

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2011 Texans Kade Cole

LB • 5-11 • 220 • FR • HS Stephenville Mineral Wells CCS

High School: Earned all-state at linebacker and quarterback in 2010 and honorable mention all-district in basketball... Lettered three years in football and one in basketball... Personal: 2011 graduate of Community Christian School in Mineral Wells... Son of Red and Stacey Cole... Dad is strength coach at Tarleton... Has six siblings... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is November 2, 1992.

Brad Croak

WR/RB • 5-9 • 165 • JR • TR Vider (Navarro CC) Transferred to Tarleton from Navarro Junior College... Previous College: Helped team to national championship... High School: Played all four years of football and baseball... Served as a team captain... Named all-district multiple times as both a wide receiver and running back... Personal: 2007 graduate of Vidor High School... Son of Kenny and Joni Croak... Has a sibling, Shane... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is April 12, 1988.

Bo Davis

DE • 6-1 • 230 • FR • RS McKinney Boyd

High School: Named all-district as a senior in 2009... Personal: 2011 graduate of Boyd High School in McKinney... Son of Jeremy and Angie Davis... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is September 27, 1992.

Brian Ford

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

2010: Received medical redshirt for the season... 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... 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.

Truxton Fox

DE • 6-2 • 245 • JR • TR Smithson Valley (Texas Lutheran)

Transferred to Tarleton from Texas Lutheran... Previous Experience: Spent time at Texas Lutheran for two years... High School: Named all-district in football in 2004 and academic all-state in high school; Team was state finalist in football in 2003 and in baseball in 2005... Personal: 2005 graduate of Smithson Valley High School... Son of J.W. and Carol Wooten... Has one brother... Father played linebacker for Florida State University in 1965-66... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is March 11, 1987.

Taylor Franco

RB • 5-9 • 180 • FR • HS Crowley

Michael DiDomenico OL • 6-5 • 290 • JR • TR Burlington, Ontario (Saddleback JC)

Transferred to Tarleton from Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, Calif…. High School: Helped team to a regional championship in 2007... Personal: 2007 graduate of M.M. Robinson High School in Burlington, Canada... Son of Jack Di Domenico and Colleen Fraser... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is August 29, 1989. 36

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High School: Earned first team all-district in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of Crowley High School... Son of Juan and Kim Franco... Has two siblings... Major is accounting... Birthdate is May

2011 Tarleton Football

2011 Texans DE • 6-4 • 260 • FR • RS Seguin

2010: Received a redshirt in his first year at Tarleton... High School: Named second team alldistrict 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

LB • 6-0 • 227 • FR • HS Richardson Berkner

OL • 6-2 • 285 • FR • HS Paris

Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Navarro College... Named all-conference quarterback in 2010…. Was on the allacademic team in 2009... Played

LB/DB • 6-1 • 180 • FR • RS Crandall

2010: Received a redshirt during his first year at Tarleton... High School: Honorable mention football and second team alldistrict in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Crandall High School... Son of Paul and Candyce Henderson... Major is undecided... Birthdate is September 18, 1991.

Robert Hinton

OL/DL • 6-3 • 275 • FR • HS Rockwall High School: Honorable mention all-academic in 2010... Also second team all-district offensive and defensive line for two years... Participated in wrestling for four years... Team was district champion in 2010 with 45-4 record...

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

University

WR/RB • 6-1 • 205 • JR • TR Mart (Navarro CC)

Randall Henderson

Conference

Roddy Green

High School: Second team and honorable mention all-district... Personal: 2011 graduate of McKinney High School... Major is undecided... Son of Mike and Melissa Harvey... Has two siblings.

History

High School: Lettered in football for two years... Was first team all-district and All-Red River Valley in 2008... Named North Lamar High School Lineman of the Year... Served as a team captain... Helped team to bi-district championship in 2006... Received the Leadership Award in powerlifting as a senior... Participated in UIL Accounting... Personal: 2009 graduate of North Lamar High School in Paris... Son of Mike and Tammie Green... Has a sister, Amanda... Major is fitness management... Birthdate is March 19, 1991.

OL • 6-3 • 270 • FR • HS McKinney

2010 Review

Matt Green

Spence Harvey

Opponents

High School: Earned all-academic and second team all-city honors in 2011... Also won second team alldistrict and the leadership award and the 110% award... Personal: 2011 graduate of Richardson Berkner High School... Son of Danielle Greer... Has two siblings. Major is environmental biology.

Texan Football

Jade Grant

in eight games as a freshman in 2009... Ran for 402 yards and passed for 956 yards for a total of 1,358 yards – an average of 169.7 yards per game... As a sophomore in 2010, played in 11 games... Rushed for 386 yards and passed for 1,157 yards for a total of 1,543 yards... Averaged 140.3 yards per game... High School: Helped 2004 and 2005 team to regional championship... Helped 2006 basketball team to a regional championship while helping the track and field team to a regional championship in 2005 and 2006... Named football team’s Newcomer of the Year in 2003... Lettered in football three years... Was the District 22-2A Offensive Player of the Year and first team quarterback... Named All-State quarterback and Super Centex quarterback in 2004... Named the District MVP, all-state, all-region and Super Centex in 2005... Personal: 2006 graduate of Mart High School... Son of Regina Green... Has six siblings, Alex, Soldmen, Rashaneal, Tadreka, Tanecia and Lenard... Cousin Quan Cosby played at University of Texas and is now with the Cincinnati Bengals... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is April 7, 1988.

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Juan Gonzalez

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2011 Texans Personal: 2011 graduate of Rockwall High School... Son of Robert and Tammi Hinton... Has three siblings... Major is undecided.

Major is business... Birthdate is April 3, 1989.

Rufus Johnson

Garrett Hughes

LB • 6-1 • 190 • FR • HS Daingerfield

High School: State Farm allacademic honoree and honorable mention all-state in 2009... Personal: 2010 graduate of Daingerfield High School... Son of Margaret Grant... Has three siblings... Major is business marketing... Birthdate is July 29, 1992.

DE • 6-6 • 250 • JR • TR Dallas Spruce (Kilgore JC)

Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton State from Kilgore JC... High School: Participated in football... Personal: 2008 graduate of Grady Spruce High School... Son of Rufus and Sandra Johnson... Has three siblings... Major is criminal justice.

Joe Jones

Dan Jackson

R • 5-10 • 205 • JR • TR Mansfield (Trinity Valley CC)

Previous College: Played at Trinity Valley Community College in 2008 and 2009... Was first team all-conference freshman and sophomore years... High School: Named all-district in football for four years and all-state in football and powerlifting his senior... Also participated in track and powerlifting... Personal: 2008 graduate of Mansfield High School... Son of Don and Gayle Jackson. Has four siblings... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is March 17.

Desmond Jackson

DB • 6-1 • 200 • JR • TR Seguin (Oklahoma)

Previous College: Transferred to Tarleton from Oklahoma... Played in five games in 2009.. Recorded four assisted tackles... Was named All-Big 12 Academic second team in 2008... Played in nine games as a member of the special teams and reserve in the secondary... Registered a career-high three tackles against Chattanooga.. Broke up first career pass against Washington.. Redshirted in 2007... High School: Recorded 86 tackles and three interceptions as a senio... Had three kickoff returns for touchdowns as well as two punt returns... Recorded eight receptions for 210 yards and a score on offense... Selected to play in the Lone Star Arena Football Classic and selected for Oil Bowl... Voted first team all-area... As a junior, seven interceptions, six taken back for touchdowns... All-San Antonio selection as a junior... Runs a 4.5 40-yard dash... Personal: 2007 graduate of Seguin High School... Grandson of Melanie Boone... 38

DB • 6-1 • 215 • JR • TR Carthage (Navarro JC)

Previous Experience: Transferred from Navarro College... Played on 10-1 national championship team in 2010... High School: Named first team all-district and first team all-East Texas in 2008... Played on 15-2 state championship team in 2008... Personal: 2009 graduate of Carthage High School... Son of Jennifer Rocquemore... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is August 30, 1991.

Lucas Love

OL • 6-6 • 270 • FR • RS Van Alstyne

2010: Redshirted during his first year at Tarleton... 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

OL • 6-2 • 280 • FR • RS Smithson Valley

2010: Was redshirted during his first year at Tarleton... High School: Earned 2-year all-district and academic all-district, one-year all-area, all-state and academic

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2011 Texans qualifier in powerlifting in 2010…Personal: 2010 graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School... Son of Mathias and Irene Ngwa... Has two siblings... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is November 14, 1992.

Mark Martinez

Christian Osborn

LB • 6-0 • 215 • FR • HS Waco Midway

High School: Four-year letterman in football... Earned academic all-state and first team all-district honors... Team won district championship in 2009 and 2010... Personal: 2011 graduate of Waco Midway High School... Son of Lisa Martinez... Has two siblings... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 19, 1992.

High School: Earned second team all-district honors on team that won district in 2011... Also participated in track... Personal: 2011 graduate of Rowlett High School... Son of Gerald and Sonja Osborn... Has one sibling... Major is engineering... Birthdate is January 27, 1995.

Nick Perez

Tyrone Melton

DL • 6-0 • 250 • FR • HS Sasche

Charlie Moore

Conference

2010: Was redshirted in his first year at Tarleton... 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.

History

DB • 5-11 • 180 • FR • RS Carrollton Turner

University

Brian Ngwa

LB • 6-2 • 215 • FR• RS Mansfield Timberview

High School: Earned two letters in football and two in powerlifting... Was honorable mention all-district in football in 2009 and a regional 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

2010 Review

High School: Named first team all-state in 2010... Also participated in track and powerlifting... Won district discus title in 2011... Personal: 2011 graduate of Stephenville High School... Son of Nick and Suzanne Perez... Has one brother... Major is pre-physical therapy... Birthdate is August 25, 1993.

Opponents

High School: Earned first team all-district honors... Earned three letters in football... Participated in powerlifting... Personal: 2011 graduate of Sacuse High School... Son of Harold Atkins and Rhonda Melton... Has two siblings... Major is criminal justice.

OL • 6-3 • 295 • FR• HS Stephenville

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all-state honors... Personal: 2010 graduate of Smithson Valley High School, Spring Branch... Son of Joe and Peggy Martin... One brother, Josh, who is an assistant coach for the Texans... Major in kinesiology... Birthdate is February 28, 1992.

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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Ford Renfro

WR • 6-1 • 180 • JR • TR Southlake (Colorado State)

Transferred to Tarleton from Colorado State... High School: Helped team to a state and national championship in 2006 with a 16-0 record... Helped team a regional track and field championship in 2006... Named all-region in track... Personal: 2008 graduate of Carroll High School in Southlake... Son of Mike and Denise Renfro... Has two siblings, Cling and Klayton... Major is business... Birthdate is March 12, 1990.

Clifton Rhodes

WR • 6-1 • 190 • FR • HS Fort Worth Southwest

High School: Helped his team to an 11-1 record in 2008... Was named the school’s Most Valuable Player and Mr. Southwest High School... Named honorable mention all-state as a junior and senior... Was an all-district selection as a sophomore, junior and senior... Ran track for two years and went to state as a freshman... Played basketball and helped team to runner-up in 4A in 2008... Personal: 2009 graduate of Southwest High School in Fort Worth... Son of Reginald and Laura Rhodes... Has three siblings, Reginald, Robert and Laquita... Major is kinesiology.. Birthdate is May 4, 1991.

Tyler Seale

OL • 6-3 • 285 • FR • HS Wichita Falls Rider

High School: Earned academic all-state and honorable mention all-state awards in 2010... Played on district, area and regional championship teams in 2011... Also participated in track and won district and regional in powerlifting... Personal: 2011 graduate of Wichita Falls Rider High School... Son of Brian and Wendy Seale... Has three siblings... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is November 28, 1992.

Colin Strahan

QB • 6-0 • 185 • FR • HS Mesquite Horn High School: Named third team all-state quarterback in 2010... Personal: 2011 graduate of Mesquite Horn High School... Son of Scott Strahan and Nona Kingray... Major is undecided... Birthdate is March 17, 1993.

Justin Sturns

RB • 6-0 • 215 • JR • TR Rusk (Navarro JC)

Transferred to Tarleton from Navarro Junior College... High School: As a senior in 2007, named all-state and All-District 21-3A... Named all-state as a junior... Was two-time all-district Most Valuable Player... Personal: 2007 graduate of Rusk High School... Son of Lyndon Sturns and Marion Tudman... Major is undecided... Birthdate is July 22, 1989.

Kody Travis

DE • 6-4 • 270 • FR • HS Stephenville

High School: Academic all-state in 2010 and honorable mention all-state in 2009... Team won area championship in 2010 and district in 2009... Personal: 2011 graduate of Stephenville High School... Son of Kerry and Judy Travis... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is November 18, 1996.

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2011 Texans WR • 6-0 • 180 • JR • TR Vicksburg, Miss. (Hinds CC)

Transferred to Tarleton from Hinds Community College... Previous Experience: Named all-conference as a sophomore... Caught 19 passes for 536 yards... Recorded seven touchdowns in 2010.. High School: Lettered in football all four years... Was an all-district wide receiver as a senior... Named all-state as a senior... Also ran track for four years, competing in the 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay, 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.. Personal: Son of Duncan Smith and Neomia Valentine... Has two sisters, Shamekia and Jennifer... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is June 19, 1991.

RB • 6-0 • 185 • JR • TR Tunica, Miss.

High School: Named first team outside linebacker and tight end his junior and senior years... Alldistrict, defensive MVP, first team all-Big Country and all-region in basketball his freshmen and sophomore years... Also participated in baseball and track... Personal: 2011 graduate of Comanche High School... Named Mr. Comanche High School and earned a leadership award... Son of Brian and Geneva Weaver... Has two siblings... Brother Jared is playing basketball at Howard Payne University... Major is social work.

Stacey Whitaker

DB • 6-1 • 180 • FR • RS Jacksonville

High School: Earned all-district honors in 2010... Personal: 2010 graduate of Jacksonville High School... Son of Tracy Whitaker and Patricia Brown... Major is business marketing... Birthdate is February 14, 1992.

Tyler Wright

WR • 6-3 • 220 • FR • HS Granbury

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

University

High School: Earned first team all-district, all-area and all-state, first team Super Team as a senior and all-district and all-Brazos Valley as a junior... Also academic all-state... Personal: 2011 graduate of Granbury High School... Son of Kevin Wright and Wendy Gandy... Has one brother... Major is undecided... Birthdate is September 15, 1992.

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Transferred to Tarleton from Citrus Community College... Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Citrus College... Earned second team all-conference honors and an academic award in 2009... High School: Earned honorable mention alldistrict in 2005... Lettered three years in football... Personal: 2006 graduate of South Dade High School... Son of Tyra Waits, Sr. and Charlotte Hope... Has two siblings... Major is undecided... Birthdate is October 30, 1987.

TE • 6-3 • 210 • FR • HS Comanche

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WR • 6-2 • 215 • SR • TR Miami, Fla. (Citrus CC)

Ty Weaver

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Tyra Waits

High School: Second team all-state quarterback, earned honorable mention all-state, allEast Texas, district offensive MVP and all-district safety in 2010... 2010 team won bi-district and area championships in 2007 and 2010... Personal: 2011 graduate of Canton High School... Son of Tommy and Richelle Wallace... Has two siblings.

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Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton State from Coahoma Community College... High School: Named all-star, first team running back, first team returner, second team defensive back and division MVP…Team won district championship in 2009... Scored seven touchdowns in one game... Personal: 2009 graduate of Rosa High School... Son of Gerald Cooper... Has three siblings... Major is kinesiology.

QB • 6-0 • 185 • FR • HS Canton

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Courtney Vaughn

Chance Wallace

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Cordell Valentine

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2011 Texans Jarret Alvarado

LaThaddeus Hill

DT • 6-2 • 250 • FR • HS Rowlett High School: Earned unanimous second team all-district honors in 2011… Was honor graduate and Texas Star Scholar… Played on 2011 team which won district and area championships… Personal: 2011 graduate of Rowlett High School… Son of Frank and Michelle Alvarado… Has two siblings... Birthdate is January 27, 1993.

Nathan Fisher

WR • 5-8 • 175 • SO • TR Killeen (Prairie View A&M)

Previous Experience: Transferred to Tarleton from Prairie View A&M... High School: Played football and track... Personal: 2008 graduate of Killeen High School... Son of LaThaddeus Hill, Sr. and Jenise Wright... Has three siblings, Josiah, Jasmine and Jordan... Major is pre-vetenarian medicine... Birthdate is March 22, 1990.

Kole Johnston

DB • 6-2 • 185 • FR • HS Midlothian High School: Participated in football for two years and track for three years… Personal: 2011 graduate of Midlothian High School… Son of Robert and Michelle Fisher… Has two siblings… Major undecided… Birthdate is April 10, 1993.

Jake Harp

WR • 6-4 • 200 • FR • HS Crawford High School: Named to the Super Centex squad and was all-district in 2011… Earned four letters in football… Personal: 2011 graduate of Crawford High School… Dad played football at Stephen F. Austin and is a coach in the NFL… Son of Kent and Pam Johnston… Has three siblings… Brother Kody plays football at Texas A&M… Major is undecided.

Le’Nard Meyers

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QB • 6-0 • 190 • FR • TR Divine (West Texas A&M) Previous Experience: Attended West Texas A&M… High School: Earned academic all-district honors… Team went to regional finals in 2010… Personal: 2010 graduate of Devine High School… Son of Jeremy and Jo Harp… Has one sibling… Major is kinesiology… Birthdate is January 7, 1992.

Roderick Harris

WR • 6-1 • 180 • FR • HS Gatesville High School: Played football and basketball and ran track and cross country... Helped track team to district area and regional titles in 2009, 2010 and 2011... Was first team all-district in basketball and football... Was the Most Valuable Player in track... Personal: 2011 graduate of Gatesville High School... Son of Ron Ford and Robiena Ford... Major is undecided... Birthdate is December 18, 1992.

LB • 5-10 • 215 • FR • HS North Mesquite High School: All-state honorable mention is 2011… Earned one letter in football… Personal: 2011 graduate of North Mesquite High School… Son of Rodrick and Keetia Harris… Has one sister… Major is business… Birthdate is November 17, 1992.

Brandon Moore

DB • 6-0 • 190 • FR • HS Carrollton Turner High School: Earned first team all-district at safety… Personal: 2011 graduate of R.L. Turner High School… Son of Charles Moore and Roshell Boyd… Has two siblings… Brother Charles also plays for Tarleton… Major is kinesiology… Birthdate is January 25, 1993.

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2011 Texans QB • 6-3 • 195 • JR • HS McNeil High School: Letterwinner for

football team... Personal: 2008 graduate of McNeil High School... Son of Mark Fenske and Becki Russell... Has twin siblings, Meagan and Mitchell... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is October 23, 1989.

Jose Serrano

Savion Washington RB • 5-10 • 190 • FR • HS North Garland

DT • 6-1 • 270 • FR • HS Namaan Forest High School: Earned all-district honors at tight end in 2011… 2008 team won district… Personal: 2011 graduate of Naaman Forest High School… Son of Eddie Walker and Stefanie Hicks… Has one sibling… Major is kinesiology… Birthdate is December 15, 1992.

University

RB • 5-9 • 185 • FR • HS Linden-Kildare High School: Lettered in football for three years, baseball four years and powerlifting two years... Helped powerlifting team to two 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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Colton Watson

Darrin Wicker

History

High School: Named first team all-district in soccer and football in 2010… Soccer team won district in 2010 and 2011, with a 39-3 record… Also participated in track… Personal: 2011 graduate of North Garland High School… Son of Nycole Washington… Has four siblings… Major is business… Birthdate is July 13, 1992.

High School: Served as team captain in both football and baseball... Helped football team to bi-district and area championship in 2007 and a district title in 2008... Helped 2009 team to state semifinals with a 12-2 record... Named honorable mention all-district tackle in 2007 and defensive end in 2008... Was a second team all-district selection in 2009 at linebacker and a first team selection at linebacker in 2010 as a senior... Named honorable mention all-state at linebacker and honorable all-East Texas in 2010... Helped baseball team to the 2007 regional finals and to an area championship in 2008 and 2009... Named Newcomer of the Year in baseball and first team all-district catcher in 2008... Was a first team all-district designated hitter as a junior... Named first team all-district at catcher in 2010 and first team all-East Texas... Personal: 2011 graduate of Pittsburg High School... Son of Dale and Julie Wetzel... Has two siblings, Zoie and Presliegh... Major is kinesiology... Birthdate is July 14, 1992.

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Birthdate is October 4, 1990.

LB • 6-1 • 220 • FR • HS Pittsburg

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Transferred to Tarleton from North Texas... Previous Experience: Played in two games.. Handled the kickoffs at Clemson, kicking off three times for 171 total yards... Made one tackle... High School: Played three years of high school football... Helped team to area championship in 2007 and 2008.. Teams were 11-2 and 12-1, respectively... Named all-district kicker as a junior and senior... Personal: 2009 graduate of Skyline High School in Dallas... Son of Angel Serrano and Snia Nunez... Has two sisters, Liliana and Jacqueline... Major is criminal justice...

Kyle Wetzel

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K • 6-0 • 210 • SO • TR Dallas Skyline (North Texas)

regional titles in 2009 and 2010... Named first team all-district as a punter in 2007, 2008 and 2009... Named first team alldistrict as a receiver in 2008 and 2009 and as an outside linebacker... Named first team all-district utility player in baseball in 2008 and outfielder in 2009... Was Valedictorian and senior class president... Also served as National Honor Society president and FFA president... Was a member of the student council... Personal: 2010 graduate of Linden-Kildare High School... Son of Ron and Becky Watson... Has three siblings, Allen, Zach and Drew... Major is biomedical science (premed)... Birthdate is February 27, 1992.

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Jake Fenske

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Texan Squad Members 2001, 2009 LSC Champions

In-Season Texan Birthdays Name Birthdate

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Devin Figures....................................Sept. 4, 1992 Matt Knicky........................................Sept. 12, 1989 Tyler Wright.......................................Sept. 15, 1992 Randall Henderson............................Sept. 18, 1991 Charles Moore...................................Sept. 19, 1991 Marquis Wadley.................................Sept. 21, 1989 Bo Davis............................................Sept. 27, 1992 Levi Kirkland......................................Sept. 30, 1989 Jose Serrano.....................................Oct. 4, 1990 Demonte Randle...............................Oct. 6, 1989 Lance Clark.......................................Oct. 7, 1988 Jerry Owens......................................Oct. 7, 1991 Devin McDowell.................................Oct. 16, 1987 Brandon Lowery................................Oct. 17, 1991 Mark Martinez....................................Oct. 19, 1992 Shawn Wyatt.....................................Oct. 22, 1989 Chase Aven.......................................Oct. 24, 1991 Nick Pike...........................................Oct. 25, 1990

Michael Washington..........................Oct. 26, 1989 Tyra Waits..........................................Oct. 30, 1987 Kade Cole..........................................Nov. 2, 1992 Casey McKenna................................Nov. 6, 1990 Cory Jackson.....................................Nov. 12, 1990 Brian Ngwa........................................Nov. 14, 1992 Chase Bowers...................................Nov. 17, 1989 Roderick Harris..................................Nov. 17, 1992 Kody Travis........................................Nov. 18, 1992 Tyler Seale........................................Nov. 28, 1992 Alex Anderson...................................Dec. 6, 1991 Evan Robertson.................................Dec. 15, 1986 Brian Ford..........................................Dec. 15, 1987 Darrin Wicker.....................................Dec. 15, 1992 Blair Johnson.....................................Dec. 15, 1989 Le’Nard Meyers.................................Dec. 18, 1992 Will McLane.......................................Dec. 22, 1990 Jason Billings....................................Dec. 22, 1988 Chris Burnett.....................................Dec. 27, 1990

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History History

Conference Conference

University University

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions â&#x20AC;˘ 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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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 established itself as a national contender on a yearly basis. The Texans have claimed four division titles in that last 10 seasons while claiming two Lone Star Conference Championships (2001 and 2009). Fans flock to the excitement in Memorial Stadium, averaging 5,491 fans at each contest last season. There were 6,832 fans at the Tarleton/Angelo State game last year alone. The Texans have a 34-14 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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“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.” – Wide reciever Lance Clark

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*won division title. **won LSC title.

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The Texans have become a playoff contender and a winning force. Tarleton has won at least seven games in the following 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) 2009 10-3, 7-2 in LSC** (4-2 South*)

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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..” – Offensive lineman Adrian Campbell

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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

Strength and Conditioning

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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.” – Defensive tackle Michael Washington

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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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Rod Cole

Strength and Conditioning Coach

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

Individual Development

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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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“When I first go to Tarleton, I didn’t know if it was going to be the right place for me. But the players and the coaches made me feel right at home. We are a family.” – Defensive back Desmond Jackson

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“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.” – Defensive lineman Jason Billings

University

“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

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

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Home Field Advantage

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

The Texans are 239-15 at Memorial Stadium since 2001.

“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.” – Defensive lineman Brian Ford

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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

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Last season, the Texans had a total of 27,454 fans at five games.

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

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“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.” – Defensive back Deshaun Phillips 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.” – Former defensive back Lonnie Buchanan

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The Texans have the best winning percentage in the Lone Star Conference since 2000. Tarleton is 80-39 for an overall winning percentage of .672.

Tarleton has won more Lone Star Conference games than anyone else from 2000-09. The Texans are 62-29 in division games, a .681 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 Division .716 .667 .686 .638 .659 .583 .621 .600 .541 .640 .547 .525 .511 .560 .395 .317 .443 .464 .419 .383 .279 .340 .345 .320 .302 .440

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Game Day Experience/Texan Alley Preview Staff Players Texan Football

“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.” – Former defensive end Jamaal Steamer

“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. – Defensive back Terrence Henry

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“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. .” - Linebacker Marquis Wadley

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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.

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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.

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

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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.” – Quarterback Nick Stephens

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The Texans have played NCAA Division I Championship Subdivision members (formerly NCAA I-AA) five 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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“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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The Texans will play at Texas State in San Marcos on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Last season, the Texans played at Northwestern State (La.).

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

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

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.

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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UC Davis 42, Tarleton 25 Toomey Field (att. 5,377)

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 Individual Leaders Rushing: TSU-Givens 7-68; UCD-S. Holleman 27-153; Passing: TSU-Kelly 49-26-0, 332; UCD-O’Sullivan 29-20-1, 252; Receiving: TSU-Moody 7-78; UCD-Oliva 6-82; Tackles: TSU-Williams 13; UCD-K. Taylor 9.

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

(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 Rushing: TSU-Morrison 16-73; TAMUK-Williams 28-108; Passing: TSU-Watkins 16-36-1-222; TAMUK-Taylor 13-23-0158; Receiving: TSU-Tabor 7-97; TAMUK-Washington 4-21.

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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.

University

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

Conference

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.

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 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

History

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

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.

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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).

“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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Playoffs - Nov. 14, 2009

Tarleton 57, Texas A&M-Kingsville 56 (2OT) Javelina Stadium (att. 13,352)

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

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texans in the NFL

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. In 2011, Dearth signed with New England. 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; games. He also earned All-America honors in the shot put in 1st team All-West Region; 2nd team All-America 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

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. After a stint with the Washington Redskins, Bartel is now with the Arizona Cardinals. 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 2005...153-253-11, 1,883 yards, 12 touchdowns percentage list. He averaged 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 has been a hot-bed for the Arena Football League in recent years, as many former Texans have made the transition from college to the pros. The AFL is an exciting and new version of football that has given former Tarleton football players an avenue to continue to showcase their talents and skills, while making a living. There are currently five former Texan players who are currently on Arena Football League rosters.

- Derrick Ross, RB, Dallas Vigilantes - Last year at Tarleton - 2005 - Keon Perry, DB, Dallas Vigilantes - Last year at Tarleton - 2009 - Mike Jones, OL, Dallas Vigilantes - Last year at Tarleton - 2007 - Garrett Lindholm, K, Milwaukee Mustangs - Last year at Tarleton - 2009

Opponents

Ross and Lindholm are Tarleton record holders while Jones and Perry were dominant forces for the Texans inthe Lone Star Conference. All were recognized with all-LSC honors. 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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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

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.

Locker Room

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.

Opponents

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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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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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

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.” – Former defensive end Jacob Rowe

Athletics Adopt-A-Highway

Tri-Star Games

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SAAC Blood Drive Ronald McDonald House 64

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Community Service

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Angel League

Conference

“The community service that I take part in as a Tarleton State football player is very special. We do a variety of services from Angel League to simply picking up someone’s backyard. Helping in community service not only helps the community, but also bonds our team together.” – Linebacker Levi Kirkland

University

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

Opponents

“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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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Media Coverage

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.

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

68 All-Americans

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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Tarletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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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History History

Conference Conference

University University

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions â&#x20AC;˘ 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Abilene Christian General Information

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 Thomsen

2011 Schedule

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Team Information

2010 Record: 11-1, 6-0/1st LSC South, 10-0/1st LSC Overall Postseason: 8-5 First Year (Overall four-year record): 1919 (455-375-32) Starters Returning: 13 (7 off, 4 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: 32(15 off, 15 def, 2 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Mitchell Gale, QB; Daryl Richardson, RB; Matt Webber, OL, Neal Tivis, OL; Josh Perez, OL; Darrell CantuHarkless, WR; Ben Gibbs, TE Defensive Starters Returning: Aston Whiteside, DE; Darien Williams, DB; L.B. Suggs, LB; Richard Havins, DB

Coaching Staff

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; Nathan Young, OL; Sam Collins, DL; Kendrick Holloway, RB; Jack Kiser, asst DC

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

68 All-Americans

Game 1 – Sept. 1, 2011

Series Information

Overall: ACU, 12-8 Current win streak: ACU, 1 In Stephenville: ACU, 6-3 In Abilene: ACU, 8-3 Last Meeting: Sept. 25, 2009, Abilene Christian won, 65-3 Fowler vs. ACU: 0-1

Returning Stat Leaders

Rushing D.C-Harkless

Att. 88

Yds. 578

Avg. 6.1

TD 5

Avg./G 44.9

Passing Mitchell Gale

Att-Cmp-Int 276-425-3

Yds. 3,595

TD 38

Avg./G 299.6

Receiving Taylor Gabriel

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 26 295 11.3 0 24.6

Defense L.B. Suggs

UT 33

*at Tarleton, Stephenville North Alabama, Arlington *Angelo State Western Oregon *at Easterm New Mexico, Portales, N.M. *West Texas A&M *at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls *Texas A&M-Commerce *at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Kingsville *Incarnate Word

2010 Schedule

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 27

TT TFL 49 2/6

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 Sept. 25, 2010

7 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m.

11-1 overall

at Washburn at Northeastern State East Central *Tarleton State *at Texas A&M- Kingsville *Midwestern State *at Incarnate Word at Eastern New Mexico *Angelo State *at West Texas A&M *Southwestern Oklahoma University of Central Missouri

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: 325-671-4673 Web Page: www.acusports.com

AT 16

Sept. 1 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

Defensive End Aston Whiteside

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 Abilene Christian won, 65-3

W, 34-26 W, 43-13 W, 47-7 W, 65-3 W, 31-24 W, 31-28 W, 54-17 W, 53-14 W, 33-20 W, 41-34 W, 47-17 L, 55-41

Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away

Series Notes

• Prior to the 2010 season, the visiting team has won the contest between the two teams the previous four seasons.

• Tarleton is 21-16 in season openers since the 1975 season. The Sack INT PBU FF FR Texans have won 7-3 in season openers since 2001, including a - - 4 3 1 season opening loss last year to Northeastern State, 31-23.

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West Alabama

Game 2 – Sept. 10, 2011

Head Coach Will Hall

Wide Receiver Gerald Worsham

2011 Schedule

Team Information 2010 Record: 7-4, 5-3 GSC Postseason: 12-10 First Year (Overall record): 1938 (258-394-18) Starters Returning: 17 (5 off, 9 def, 3 special) Lettermen Returning: 45 (20 off, 21 def, 4 special) Top Offensive Returners: Gerald Worsham, WR; T-Ray Mitchell, RB; Don Smith, RB; Chuck Churry, OL; Austin Cichon, OL Top Defensive Returners: Gabe Poe, LB; Deon Lacey, LB; James Alexander, DL; Brandon Walker, DB; D’Eric Jackson, DB; Shontral Ford, DB; Josh Lewis, DL; Bryant McGowan, LB; Lindsey Spinks, DB

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Will Hall Alma Mater: North Alabama (‘03) Overall Record: First Year Record at UWA: First Year Office Phone: 205-652-3479 Assistant Coaches: Sam Gregg, OC; Desmond Lindsey, asst. HC/ WR; Robert Henry, DC; Coy Campbell, DB; Adam Federle, DL; Scott Harper, OL/TE

at South Alabama, Mobile, Ala. Tarleton Central State *at Arkansas Tech, Russellville, Ark. *Harding *Southern Arkansas *at Valdosta State, Valdosta, Ga. *at West Georgia, Carrollton, Ga. *North Alabama *at Delta State, Cleveland, Miss. *Georgia State

2010 Schedule

Aug. 28 Sept. 2 Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 11

7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 5 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.

7-4 overall

at Shorter, Demopolis, Ala. W, 37-7 at Arkansas-Monticello, Monticello, Ark. W, 27-20 Lambuth L, 14-13 *West Georgia W, 28-7 *at Delta State, Cleveland, Miss. L, 41-37 *at Harding, Searcy, Ark. W, 22-17 *Henderson State W, 40-38 *Arkansas Tech W, 49-26 *at Southern Arkansas, Magonlia, Ark. L, 30-27 OT *at North Alabama, Florence, Ala. L, 24-23 *Valdosta State W, 24-21

Tarleton vs. West Alabama

Sept. 10, 2011

First Meeting

History

Series Information Series Notes

• The Texans will travel to Livingston, Alabama for the first time in school history.

Returning Stat Leaders Att. 203

Yds. 843

Avg. 4.2

TD 6

Avg./G 76.6

Passing Gary Johnston

Att-Cmp-Int 9-4-1

Yds. 37

TD 1

Avg./G 3.7

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G Gerald Worsham 80 1,201 15.0 11 109.2 Defense Gabe Poe

UT 62

AT 35

TT TFL 97 8/41

• The Texans will travel out of the LSC to play football for the first of two straight games. Tarleton will play at Texas State the following week. • This will be the first time since 2000 that the Texans will travel out of state to play another Division II team in the regular season. The last trip was to Harding on Sept. 2, 2000.

Sack INT PBU FF FR 2-25 - 2 - -

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

University

Rushing T-Ray Mitchell

• This is the first of at least two years of interconference play for the Texans with the Gulf South. Next year, the Texans are scheduled to face Delta State and North Alabama.

Conference

Overall: 0/0 Current win streak: N/A In Stephenville: N/A In Livingston: N/A Last Meeting: N/A Fowler vs. UAW: N/A

2010 Review

SID Staff

SID Contact: Kyle Lewis Office Phone: 205-652-3719 Email: klewis@uwa.edu SID Fax: Press Box Phone: Web Page: www.uwaathletics.com

Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

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General Information

Location: Livingston, Alabama Founded: 1835 Enrollment: 5,500 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Red and White Conference: Gulf South Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division II Stadium (Surface): Tiger Stadium (Synthetic Turf) Capacity: 7,000 President: Dr. Richard D. Holland Interim-Athletics Director: Janet Montgomery

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texas State

Game 3 – Sept. 17, 2011

General Information

Location: San Marcos Founded: 1899 Enrollment: 32,586 Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Maroon and Gold Conference: Southland Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division I FCS Stadium (Surface): Bobcat Stadium (Field Turf) Capacity: 16,000 President: Dr. Denise M. Trauth Athletics Director: Dr. Larry Teis

Head Coach Dennis Franchione

2011 Schedule

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Team Information

2010 Record: 4-7, 1-6(T6th Southland Conference) Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1981(106-76) Starters Returning: 18 (7 off, 9 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: 44 (19 off, 23 def, 2 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Tim Hawkins, QB; Tyler Arndt, QB; Michael Chambers, OL; DJ Hall, OL; Darius Bolden, WR; Steve Kenney, OL Defensive Starters Returning: Ron Jackson, DE; Jeff Clermond, DL; Brian Lilly, LB; Darryl Morris, CB

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Dennis Franchione Alma Mater: Pittsburg State (‘73) Overall Record: 187-101-2 (25 seasons) Record at TSU: 13-9 (two seasons) Office Phone: -245-2587 Assistant Coaches: Mike Schultz, co-OC; Darrell Dickey, co-OC; Craig Naivar, DC; Reuben Vaughn, DT; Dennis Darnell, OL; Brad Franchione, LB/ST; Jason Johnson, WR; Mike Hudson, DL; Jason Washington, DB

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

SID Contact: Rick Poulter Office Phone: 512-245-2966 Email: rpoulter@txstate.edu SID Fax: Press Box Phone: Web Page: www.txstatebobcats.com

Series Information

Returning Stat Leaders

Rushing Dexter Imade

Att. 104

Yds. 414

Avg. 4.0

TD 5

Avg./G 41.4

Passing Tyler Arndt

Att-Cmp-Int 192-106-7

Yds. 1,364

TD 9

Avg./G 194.9

Receiving Darius Bolden

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 27 340 12.6 3 30.9

Defense Brian Lilly

UT 38

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

at Texas Tech, Lubbock at University of Whyoming, Laramie, Wy. Tarleton State at Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches Nicholls at McNesse State, Lake Charles, La. Lamar University at Southeastern Louisiana, Hammond, La. Northwestern State Prarie View A&M Central Arkansas, Conway Ark. Sam Houston State University

2010 Schedule

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

6 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m.

4-7 overall

at Houston, Houston Southern Arkansas Cal Poly Southern Utah at Southeastern La., Hammond, La. Nicholls Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches Central Arkansas at McNesse State, Lake Charles, La. at Sam Houston State, Huntsville

L, 31-29 W, 31-17 W, 21-12 W, 42-28 L, 49-24 L, 47-45 L, 16-3 W, 27-24 L, 49-17 L, 36-6 L, 31-29

Tarleton vs. Texas State

Overall: Texas State, 10-0 Current win streak: Texas State, 10 In Stephenville: Texas State, 6-0 In San Marcus: Texas State, 4-0 Last Meeting: Sept. 2, 2006, Texas State won, 27-20 in San Marcus Fowler vs. Texas State: 0-0

AT 25

Offensive Lineman D.J. Hall

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 63 4.5/13 1/8 2 - 1 1

1961 1962 Oct. 10, 1970 Oct. 9, 1971 Oct. 7, 1972 Oct. 6, 1973 Oct. 12, 1974 Oct. 11, 1975 Sept. 2, 2006

Texas State won, 21-20 Texas State won, 29-0 Texas State won, 41-7 Texas State won, 51-7 Texas State won, 50-14 Texas State won, 33-7 Texas State won, 35-0 Texas State won, 42-6 Texas State won, 27-20

Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away

Series Notes • This will be the first trip for Tarleton to Texas State since Sept. 2, 2006 when the Texans lost 27-20 in the season opener for both teams. • The Texans have never defeated the Bobcats in nine tries. • Tarleton played four different Division I FCS schools in a span of five years int he mid-2000s, and Tarleotn won its last such meeting in that span at Stephen F. Austin. The Texans downed the LumberJacks in overtime, 27-24 in Nacogdohes, on Sept. 1, 2007. The last DI team Tarleton played was last season at Northwestern State. Tarleton lost 17-14 on Sept. 18, 2010 in Natchiotches, La.

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Eastern New Mexico

Game 4 – Sept. 24, 2011

Head Coach Mark Ribaudo

Team Information

2010 Record: 5-6, 3-3/3rd LSC North, 4-6/8th LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall four-year record): 1940 (336-337-16) Starters Returning: 15 (7 off, 6 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: 47 (22 off, 23 def, 2 special) Top Offensive Starters Returning: Wesley Wood, QB; Troy Harris, RB; Arvin Jackson, WR; Chase Kyser, WR Top Defensive Starters Returning: Curtis Jackson, DB; Perron Sellers, LB; Linvel Mosby, DB

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Mark Ribaudo Alma Mater: Arizona ('88) Overall Record: 22-43, six years Record at ENMU: same Office Phone: 505-562-2238 Assistant Coaches: Mike Howard, OC; Todd Wallis, DC/DB; Draco Miller, OL/RB; Larry Varnado, DL; Bryan Wilson, WR.

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.goeasternathletics.com

5-6 overall

Aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

New Mexico Highlands 7 p.m. *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio 6 p.m. at Oklahoma Panhandle, Goodwell, Okla. 6 p.m. *Tarleton 2 p.m. *at Angelo State, San Angelo 5 p.m. *Abilene Christian 2 p.m. at Northwest Missouri State, Maryville, MO 12 p.m. *at West Texas A&M, Canyon 5 p.m. *Midwestern State 2 p.m. *at Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce 5 p.m. *Texas A&M-Kingsville 1 p.m. Southern Nazarene at Angelo State Midwestern State *Texas A&M-Commerce *at Southwestern Oklahoma *Central Oklahoma *at East Central *Abilene Christian *Southeastern Oklahoma *at Northeastern State at Tarleton State

W, 51-29 L, 41-38 L, 44-17 W, 44-21 L, 21-10 W, 49-31 L, 22-19 L, 53-14 W, 55-10 L, 40-43 OT W, 35-10

Yds. 243

Avg. 4.4

TD 1

Avg./G 24.3

Passing Wesley Wood

Att-Cmp-Int 331-541-22

Yds. 3,313

TD 30

Avg./G 301.2

Receiving Darian Dale

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 65 704 10.8 5 64.0

Defense Curtis Jackson 1

UT 44

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 Eastern New Mexico won, 35-10

Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home

Series Notes

• After winning the first 12 meetings between the two schools, Eastern New Mexico had dropped the last five contests by a Sack INT PBU FF FR combined score of 219-72. However, the Greyhounds won the meeting in 2010, 35-10. - 2/77 3 - • Tarleton has won the last two meetings between the two teams in Blackwater Draw, N.M. - the site of Greyhound Stadium.

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

University

Att. 55

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 Nov. 13, 2010

Conference

Rushing Troy Harris

TT TFL 98 2/3

2010 Schedule

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

History

Overall: ENMU, 13-6 Current win streak: ENMU, 1 In Stephenville: ENMU, 5-3 (since 1965) In Portales, N.M.: ENMU, 5-3 (since 1965) Last Meeting: Nov. 13, 2010, ENMU won 35-10 in Stephenville Fowler vs. ENMU: 0-1

AT 54

all times CST

Tarleton vs. Eastern New Mexico

Series Information

Returning Stat Leaders

2011 Schedule

2010 Review

SID Staff

Quarterback Wesley Wood

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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

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

West Texas A&M

Game 5 – Oct. 1, 2011

General Information

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

Team Information

2011 Schedule

2010 Record: 8-4, 4-2/3rd LSC South, 8-2/3rd LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1910 (449-473-22) Starters Returning: 15 (4 off, 9 def, 2 special) Lettermen Returning: 49 (15 off, 32 def, 2 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Brittan Golden, WR; Hector Rodriguez, OL; Aaron Mullane, OL; Lance Ratliff, WR Defenive Starters Returning: Aaron Wampler, DL; Dishon Robertson, DL; Simi Kuli, DL; Anthony Scott, LB; Taylor McCuller, LB; Kyle Voss, LB; Mark Okoro, DB; Maurice Caldwell, DB; Zane Farris, DB

Sept. Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

Coaching Staff

2010 Schedule

Head Coach: Don Carthel Alma Mater: Eastern New Mexico ('74) Overall Record: 105-62-1, fifteen years Record at WTAMU: 59-16. six years Office Phone: 806-651-4413 Assistant Coaches: Billy Best, asst HC, OC; Colby Carthel, DC; Jared May, WR; Joel Hinton, WR; Stephen Lee, QB; Nick Paremski, asst. HC/DB; Wendell Davis, LB; Brandon Smith, LB; Brett Watson, DL

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

SID Contact: Dameon Myres Office Phone: 806-651-4406 Email: dmyres@wtamu.edu SID Fax: 806-651-4409 Press Box Phone: 806-656-6139 Web Page: www.gobuffsgo.com Overall: West Texas A&M, 11-9 Current win streak: West Texas A&M, 6 In Stephenville: West Texas A&M, 5-4 In Canyon: West Texas A&M, 6-5 Last Meeting: Oct. 9, 2010, West Texas A&M won 48-17 in Canyon Fowler vs. WTAMU: 0-1

Returning Stat Leaders Yds. 313

Avg. 6.0

TD 5

Avg./G 26.1

Passing Tanner Marsh

Att-Cmp-Int 12-26-1

Yds. 163

TD 1

Avg./G 32.6

Receiving Britton Golden

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 53 893 16.8 11 81.2

Defense Kyle Voss

UT 20

AT 44

Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Wide Receiver Britton Golden

Colorado State-Pueblo *Texas A&M Kingsville, Arlington *Incarnate Word *at Tarleton, Stephenville *Angelo State *at Abilene Christian, Abilene *Eastern New Mexico Central Washington *at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls *Texas A&M-Commerce

Grand Valley State at Southwestern Oklahoma aSoutheastern Oklahoma *at Angelo State *at North Eastern *Tarleton State *at Texas A&M-Kingsville *Midwestern State *at Incarnate Word at Abilene Christian East Central at Central Missouri

TT TFL 64 8/26

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 Oct. 9, 2010

6 p.m. 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m.

8-4 overall

Tarleton vs. West Texas A&M

Series Information

Rushing Att. Tommy Hampton 52 68 All-Americans

Head Coach Dan Carthel

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 West Texas A&M won, 48-17

L, 34-31 W, 77-14 W, 44-17 W, 37-27 W, 34-22 W, 48-17 L, 28-24 W, 42-29 W, 49-10 L, 34-41 W, 52-21 L, 55-35 Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Away

Series Notes

• West Texas A&M has claimed the last six meetings between the two schools after Tarleton had won five straight.

Sack INT PBU FF FR • The Buffs have made the NCAA playoffs in four of the last five 1/7 - 3 - seasons.

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Midwestern State

Game 6 – Oct. 8, 2011

Head Coach Bill Maskill

Team Information

2010 Record: 8-4, 3-3/4th LSC South, 7-3/4th LSC Overall Postseason: 0-1 First Year (Overall four-year record): 1926 (184-185-10) Starters Returning: 9 (3 off, 6 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 38 (17 off, 17 def, 4 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Hank Gilley, OL; David Little, WR; Amini Silatolu, OL Defensive Starters Returning: Kevin Birdow, DE; Coryan Briggs, DB; Ty Duncan, LB; Matt Ellerbrock, LB; K.K. Francis, DT; Tyler Tackett, DE

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Bill Maskill Alma Mater: Western Kentucky ('71) Overall Record: 82-39, eleven years Record at MSU: 69-31, nine years Office Phone: 940-613-0122 Assistant Coaches: Rich Renner, DC; Brian Natkin, co-OC; Roderic Taylor, co-OC; Adam Austin, QB; Randy Wilkins, DL 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

all times CST

2010 Schedule

8-4 overall

Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

at Missouri S&T, Rolla, Mo. 6:30 p.m. Texas A&M-Commerce, Arlington 12 p.m. *Texas A&M-Kingsville 7 p.m. *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio 7 p.m. *Tarleotn 7 p.m. *at Angelo State, San Angelo 6 p.m. *Abilene Christian 8 p.m. *at Eastern New Mexico, Portales N.M. 3 p.m. *West Texas A&M 2 p.m. at Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Okla. 2 p.m.

at New Mexico Highlands, Las Vegas, N.M. W 52-6 at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, N.M. W 44-17 Southwestern Oklahoma W 46-9 at Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla. W 30-24 *Incarnate Word W 38-31 OT *at Abilene Christian, Abilene L 31-28 *at Angelo State, San Angelo W 35-21 *at West Texas A&M, Canyon L 42-29 *Tarleton (Homecoming) W 31-26 *at Texas A&M- Kingsville, Kingsville L 27-7 Northeastern State W 28-8

Tarleton vs. Midwestern State

Returning Stat Leaders Att. 112

Yds. 598

Avg. 5.3

TD 9

Avg./G 66.4

Passing Brandon Kelsey

Att-Cmp-Int 37-67-3

Yds. 252

TD 0

Avg./G 28.0

Receiving David Little

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 63 689 10.9 7 57.4

Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away

Series Notes

• Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler will face his former employer for the second time as a head coach this season. Prior to last year’s loss, he had helped the Texans to two straight victories over MSU as the TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR defensive coordinator. 71 9.5-27 2-12 - 1 1 • Prior to last year, the last MSU victory came on Oct. 4, 2000 when the Mustangs, then the Indians, defeated the Texans 44-23 in Stephenville.

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

University

Rushing Lester Bush

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 Midwestern State won, 31-26

Conference

Overall: Tarleton, 14-5 Current win streak: Midwestern, 1 In Stephenville: Tarleton, 8-2 In Wichita Falls:Tarleton, 6-3 Last Meeting: Oct. 30, 2010, Midwestern won 31-26 in Witchita Falls Fowler vs. MSU: 0-1

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 Oct. 30, 2010

History

Series Information

Defense UT AT Matt Ellerbrock 27 44

2011 Schedule

Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

2010 Review

SID Staff

Offensive Lineman Amini Silatolu

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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

2011 Tarleton Football

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Texas A&M-Commerce General Information

Location: Commerce, Texas Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 9,712 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 Morris

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2010 Record: 3-8, 2-5/T-5th LSC North, 2-8/8th LSC Overall Postseason: 3-2 First Year (Overall record): 1914 (474-389-31) Starters Returning: 18 (8 off, 9 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 42 Offensive Starters Returning: Aaron Wingfield, WR; Taylor Fore, WR; Kenzee Jackson, WR; Marcus Graham, RB; David Sudderth, OL; Connor Wise, OL; Ray Argueta, OL; Derek Morrison, OL Defenive Starters Returning: Corntney Craig, DB; Danny Mason, LB; Joel Wren, DB; J.T. Bates, LB; Tramaine Williams, DL; Tevin Moore, DL; Jake Williams, DL; Jacoby Veals, DL; Chez Thomas, DB

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Guy Morriss Alma Mater: Texas Christian (‘72) Overall Record:38-67(nine years) Record at A&M-C: 8-13 (2 years) Office Phone: Assistant Coaches: Dan Lounsbury, OC; Brian Williams, DC; Mario Price, WR; Justin Valentine, RB; Rod West, DB

Three Academic All-Americans

SID Staff

SID Contact: Rand Champioin Office Phone: 903-886-5131 Email: Rand_Champion@tamu-commerce.edu SID Fax: 903-468-3033 Press Box Phone: 903-468-6089 Web Page: www.lionathletics.com

Series Information

Returning Stat Leaders

Rushing Marcus Graham

Att. 173

Yds. 815

Avg. 4.7

TD 7

Avg./G 74.1

Passing none

Att-Cmp-Int - -

Yds. -

TD -

Avg./G -

Receiving Kenzee Jackson

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 49 451 9.2 1 45.1

Defense Danny Mason

UT 49

Sept. 3 Sept. 17 Sept. 22 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa *Midwestern State, Arlington Ouachita Baptist *at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Kingsville *Incarnate Word *at Tarleton, Stephenville *Angelo State *at Abilene Christian, Abilene *Eastern New Mexico *at West Texas A&M, Canyon

2010 Schedule

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

1 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m.

3-8 overall

Upper Iowa *Angelo State *at Texas A&M- Kingsville *at Eastern New Mexico *Southeastern Oklahoma *at Northeastern State *Tarleton State *Southwestern Oklahoma *at Central Oklahoma *East Central *at Incarnate Word

W, 33-10 L, 31-10 L, 21-0 L, 44-21 W, 19-14 L, 38-7 L, 34-31 L, 24-10 W, 31-30 L, 36-33 L, 17-16

Tarleton vs. Texas A&M Commerce

Overall: Series Tied, 9-9 Current win streak: Tarleton, 2 In Stephenville: Tied, 4-4 In Commerce, Tx : Tied, 5-5 Last Meeting: Oct. 16, 2010, Tarleton won 34-31 Fowler vs. Commerce: 1-0

AT 50

Runningback Marcus Graham

2011 Schedule

Team Information

68 All-Americans

Game 7 – Oct. 15, 2011

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 Oct. 16, 2010

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 Tarleton won, 34-31

Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away

Series Notes

• Tarleton claimed the first “President’s Cup” in 2010. The trophy will rotate between the winners of the game each season. • The Texans have won 10 of the last 11 meetings between the two teams, including the last two. The last Lion victory came on Sept. 23, 2006

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR • Tarleton Head Coach Cary Fowler has an overall 4-1 against the Lions as a coach in the Lone Star Conference. 99 8.5/29 2/16 - 6 1 -

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Texas A&M-Kingsville

Game 8 – Oct. 22, 2011 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

Head Coach Bo Atterberry

2011 Schedule

Team Information 2010 Record: 10-2, 6-1/2nd LSC South, 9-1/2nd LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1925 (541-263-16) Starters Returning: 12 (7 off, 4 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 43 (23 off, 18 def, 2 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Nate Popell, QB; Jonathan Woodson, RB; Robert Armstrong, WR; Sherman Batiste, WR; Christian Taylor, WR; Cory Baumann, LG; Keenan Woods, RT Defensive Starters Returning: Matt Romig, DE; Johnny Tivao, DT; Marcus Sanders, LB; Kendrick Matthews, RV

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Bo Atterberry Alma Mater: Southeastern Oklahoma (‘98) Overall Record: 29-17, five 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; Mike Martinez, Def. Asst.; Joe Barron, RB; Cody Smith, K

TD 7

Avg./G 50.7

Att-Cmp-Int 237-390-10

Yds. 2671

TD 16

Avg./G 222.6

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G Robert Armstrong 45 590 13.1 6 49.2

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 Oct. 23, 2010

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) A&M-Kingsville won, 13-10

Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Away Home

Series Notes

• The last trip for the Texans to Kingsville ended in a doubleTT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR overtime playoff victory over the Javelinas in 2009. 77 7.5/37 4/32 - 2 - 2 • The two teams are 3-3 in the last six years.

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

University

Avg. 4.9

AT 43

10-2 overall

Sept. 2 at Northwest Missouri State, Maryville, Mo. W 16-7 Sept. 11 at East Central, Ada, Okla. W 20-7 Sept. 18 Texas A&M Commerce W 21-0 Sept. 25 *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio W 37-9 Oct. 2 *Abilene Christian L 31-24 Oct. 9 *Angelo State W 28-21 Oct. 16 *West Texas A&M W 28-24 Oct. 23 *at Tarleton, Stephenville W 13-10 Oct. 30 *at Southwestern Oklahoma, Weatherford, Okla. W 56-17 Nov. 6 *Midwestern State W 27-7 Nov. 13 Southeastern Oklahoma W 38-24 L 35-51

Conference

Yds. 608

Defense UT Marcus Sanders 34

2010 Schedule

2 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. TBA

History

Overall: TAMUK, 19-4 Current win streak: TAMUK, 3 In Stephenville: TAMUK, 8-3 In Kingsville: TAMUK, 11-1 Last Meeting: Oct. 23, 2010 TAMUK won in Stephenville, 13-10 Fowler vs. TAMUK: 0-1

Passing Nate Poppell

at Central Washington, Ellensburg, Wash. Minot State *West Texas A&M, Arlington *at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls *Texas A&M-Commerce Lindenwood *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio *Tarleton *at Angelo State, San Angelo *Abilene Christian *at Eastern New Mexico, Portales, NM

Tarleton vs. Texas A&M Kingsville

Series Information

Returning Stat Leaders

Sept. 2 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

2010 Review

SID Staff

SID Contact: Shane Meling Office Phone: 361-593-2870 Email: shane.meling@tamuk.edu SID Fax: 361-593-3488 Press Box Phone: 361-593-2594 Web Page: http://www.javelinaathletics.com

Rushing Att. Jonathon Woodson 125

Defensive Tackle Johnny Tivao

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Incarnate Word

Game 9 – Oct. 29, 2011

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

Head Coach Mike Santiago

2011 Schedule

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Team Information

2010 Record: 3-8 Postseason: First Year (Overall four-year record):2009 (8-13) Starters Returning: 21 (10 off, 10 def, 7 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.

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Mike Santiago Alma Mater: Southern Utah 77 Overall Record: 47-40, eight years Record at ENMU: 8-13 Office Phone: 210-805-3011 Assistant Coaches: Tony Marciano, OC/OL; Todd Ivicic, DC/ST; Kyle Kennan, DO/WR; Nick DeBose, DB; Brian Gamble, DL; Mike Briglin, RB; Larry Moore, TE

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

East Central Oklahoma Eastern New Mexico at Lamar, Beaumont *at West Texas A&M, Canyon *Midwestern State *at Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce *Texas A &M-Kingsville *at Tarleton, Stephenville *Angelo State *at Abilene Christian, Abilene

2010 Schedule Aug. 28 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m.

3-8 overall

Langston L 28-20 Southeastern Oklahoma L 38-19 Central Oklahoma W 42-41 OT Texas A&M-Kingsville L 37-9 *at Midwestern State, Wichita Falls L 38-31 OT *at East Central, Ada, Okla. W 27-13 *Abilene Christian L 54-17 *at Angelo State, San Angelo L 61-17 West Texas A&M L 49-10 at Tarleton, Stephenville L 41-27 Texas A&M Commerce W17-16

Tarleton vs. Incarnate Word

SID Staff

SID Contact: Wayne Witt Office Phone: 210-829-3828 Email: witt@uiwtx.edu SID Fax: 210-892-3825 Press Box Phone: Web Page: www.cardinalathletics.com

Nov. 6, 2010

Tarleton won, 41-27

Series Information

• 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 Notes

Overall: Tarleton, 1-0 Current win streak: Tarleton, 1 In Stephenville: Tarleton, 1-0 In San Antonio: first meeting Last Meeting: Nov. 6, 2010, Tarleton won 41-27 in Stephenville Fowler vs. UIW: 1-0

Rushing Trent Rios

Att. 218

Yds. 888

Avg. 4.1

TD 8

Avg./G 80.7

Passing Paden Lynch

Att-Cmp-Int 98-183-4

Yds. 958

TD 8

Avg./G 95.8

• 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.

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G Dominic Hamilton 53 627 11.8 5 57.0 Defense Aaron Willis

UT 39

AT 26

Home

• Tarleton took the first meeting on the gridiron from the Cardinals in 2010, winning 41-27 at home on Nov. 6, 2010

Returning Stat Leaders

68 All-Americans

Runningback Trent Rios

TT TFL Sack INT PBU FF FR 65 2-3 - 2-21 - - -

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Millsaps

Game 10 – Nov. 5, 2011 Location: Jackson Miss. Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 1,100 Nickname: Majors Colors: Purple and White Conference: Southern Collegiate Athletic Affiliation: NCAA DIII Stadium (Surface): Harper Davis Field (Artificial turf) Capacity: 3,000 President: Dr. Robert Pearigen Athletics Director: Tim Wise

Head Coach Aaron Pelch

Quarterback Garrett Pinciotti

2011 Schedule

Team Information

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

Coaching Staff

2010 Schedule

2010 Record: 7-3, 5-1/2nd overall SCAC Postseason: First Year (Overall record): Starters Returning: 11 (4 off, 6 def, 1 special) Lettermen Returning: 30 (15 off, 14 def, 1 special) Offensive Starters Returning: Garrett Pinciotti, QB; Jason O’Rear, WR; Nathan Quick, OL; Thomas Theriot, RB Defensive Starters Returning: Marvis O’Sirio, LB; Kenny Reeves, DB; Will Derrick, DL; Brent Jerrell, DB; Jonathan Moore, DB Head Coach: Aaron Pelch Alma Mater: Weber State (‘01) Overall Record: 7-3 (one year) Record at Millsaps: Same Office Phone: 601-974-1194 Assistant Coaches: Rich Scangarello, OC; Brandon Lechtenburg, DC; Ronnie Wheat, LB; Hudson Fuller, WR; Whit Richardson, RB; David Lord, OL SID Contact: James Hill Office Phone: 601-974-1394 Email: hilljc@millsaps.edu SID Fax: Press Box Phone: 601-974-1458 Web Page: www.gomajors.com

7-3 overall

Mississippi College L, 27-23 at LaGrange College, LaGrange, Ga. L, 27-21 OT *Austin College W, 38-24 *at Trinity, San Antonio W, 27-23 *DePauw University L, 35-21 *Huntington College W, 35-19 *at Rhodes College, Memphis, Tenn. W, 70-31 *at Centre College, Danvlle, Ky. W, 30-18 *Sewanee W, 30-0 *Birmingham-Southern, Birmingham, Ala. W, 28-17

Tarleton vs. Millsaps

First Meeting

Series Notes History

Series Information

• This will be the first Division III team team Tarleton has played since Tarleton became a member of the NCAA Division II from the NAIA. • Since becoming a member of Division II and the Lone Star Conference, the Texans are 2-0 against below the D2 level (Langsont in 2001 (47-13) and Southwest Assemblies of God in 2002 (62-0).

Returning Stat Leaders Att. 49

Yds. 82

Avg. 1.7

TD 1

Avg./G 9.1

Passing Garrett Pinciotti

Att-Cmp-Int 276-171-7

Yds. 2206

TD 23

Avg./G 245.1

Receiving Jason O’Rear

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G 37 633 17.1 8 63.3

Defense Jonathan Moore

UT 43

TT TFL 53 -

• Tarleton is 12-14 against teams not in the LSC since joining the coneference in 1995, including Division I opponents and playoff contests. The Texans are 10-9 against non-Division I opponents in that span.

University

Rushing Garrett Pinciotti

• This will be the first time the Texans have played below the Division II-level since defeating Southwestern Asseblies of God on August 29, 2002, 62-0.

Sack INT PBU FF FR - - 4 - -

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

Conference

Overall: 0-0 Current win streak: N/A In Stephenville: N/A In Jackson: N/A Last Meeting: N/A Fowler vs. Millsaps: 0-0

AT 10

2010 Review

SID Staff

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 13

at Mississippi College, Clinton, Miss. 7 p.m. LaGrange College 1 p.m. at Louisiana College, Pineville, La. 5 p.m. *Trinity University 1 p.m. *at Sewanee, Sewanee, Tenn. 1 p.m. *at Austin College, Sherman 1 p.m. *Rhodes College 1 p.m. *Centre College 1 p.m. at Tarleton, Stephenville 2 p.m. *at Birmingham-Southern, Birmingham, Ala. 1 p.m.

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Angelo State

Game 11 – Nov. 12, 2011

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

2010 Record: 5-5, 1-5/5th LSC South, 5-5/6th LSC Overall Postseason: First Year (Overall record): 1964 (281-214-5) Starters Returning: 13 (7 off, 5 def, 1 special) Letterwinners Returning: 39 (18 off, 20 def, 1 special) 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: Will Wagner Alma Mater: Hardin-Simmons Overall Record: 0-0 (first year) Record at ASU: same Office Phone: 325-942-2264 x222 Assistant Coaches: Theron Aych, Asst. HC/QB/WR; Russell Gaskamp, OC/OL; Mike Walton, DC/LB

68 All-Americans

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, 14-13 Current win streak: Tarleton, 9 In Stephenville: Tarleton, 8-4 In San Angelo: Angelo, 10-5 Last Meeting: Oct. 2, 2010, Tarleton won 37-34 in Stephenville Fowler vs. ASU: 1-0

Returning Stat Leaders Rushing Tristan Carter

Att. 138

Yds. 603

Avg. 4.4

TD 5

Avg./G 60.3

Passing Blake Hamblin

Att-Cmp-Int 1-1-0

Yds. 86

TD 0

Avg./G 43

Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Avg./G Dakarai pecikonis 48 838 17.5 5 83.8

UT 29

AT 37

Wide Receiver Dakarni Pecikonis

2011 Schedule

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12

at Western State, Gunnison, Colo. at Chadron State, Chadron Neb. *Central Oklahoma *at Abilene Christian, Abilene *Eastern New Mexico *at West Texas A&M, Canyon *Midwestern State *at Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce *Texas A&M-Kingsville *at Incarnate Word, San Antonio *Tarleton State

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 *West Texas A&M *at Tarleton State *Texas A&M-Kingsville *at Midwestern State *Incarnate Word *at Abilene Christian at Southeastern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma

TT TFL 66 8.5

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 Oct. 2, 2010

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 Tarleton won, 37-34

2 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m..

5-5 overall

Tarleton vs. Angelo State

Series Information

Defense Alvin Johnson

Head Coach Will Wagner

W, 41-38 W, 31-10 L, 37-27 L, 37-34 L, 28-21 L, 35-21 W, 61-17 L, 33-20 W, 40-33 W, 49-35 Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home

Series Notes

• The Texans have claimed the last nine contests between the two Sack INT PBU FF FR teams, including five straight in Stephenville. 4.5 1 - - -

• Tarleton head coach, Cary Fowler, was 7-1 against the Rams as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

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Series Records Series Started

Score

Att.

Abilene Christian Series Started – 1973 8-10-0 Nov. 3, 1973 Stephenville L, 49-7 Nov. 9, 1974 Abilene L, 56-14 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

Stephenville San Angelo

W, 31-24 W, 21-14

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 N/A 1965 N/A Oct. 22, 1966 N/A 1967 N.A 1968 N/A 1969 N/A

2-4-0

Series Started – 1964 L, 16-7 L, 10-0 W, 21-7 L, 27-19 L, 17-14 W, 19-17

3100 1750 5348

University

Conference

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

History

Austin College Series Started – 1977 11-16-0 Oct. 8, 1977 Sherman W, 21-13 Sept. 8, 1978 Stephenville W, 24-7 Oct. 14, 1978 Sherman W, 3-0 Sept. 8, 1979 Sherman L, 17-13 Oct. 13, 1979 Stephenville L, 34-20 Sept. 20, 1980 Stephenville L, 23-13 Oct. 25, 1980 Sherman L, 23-7 Sept. 26, 1981 Sherman L, 50-7 Oct. 31, 1981 Stephenville L, 30-21 Oct. 9, 1982 Sherman L, 28-18 Nov. 13, 1982 Stephenville L, 10-7 Oct. 8, 1983 Stephenville L, 17-3 200 Nov. 12, 1983 Sherman L, 34-0 Oct. 20, 1984 Sherman L, 24-0 1669 Nov. 10, 1984 Stephenville L, 20-19 2000 Oct. 19, 1985 Stephenville W, 24-21 1500 Nov. 9, 1985 Sherman L, 23-3 Oct. 18, 1986 Sherman W, 27-10 14869 Nov. 8, 1986 Stephenville W, 38-21 3300 Oct. 24, 1987 Stephenville W, 42-0 4000 Nov. 14, 1987 Sherman W, 35-17 Oct. 8, 1988 Sherman L, 32-17 3596 Nov. 12, 1988 Stephenville L, 33-15 4100 Oct. 7, 1989 Stephenville W, 20-6 3218 Nov. 11, 1989 Sherman W, 16-10 3500 Sept. 29, 1990 Stephenville W, 20-17 4050 Sept. 28, 1991 Sherman L, 10-7 2100

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Angelo State Seires Started – 1965 11-14-0 Nov. 13, 1965 San Angelo W, 54-14 Nov. 12, 1966 Stephenville W, 44-8 Oct. 28, 1967 San Angelo L, 34-20 Nov. 2, 1968 Stephenville W, 24-10 Nov. 1, 1969 San Angelo L, 40-14 Oct. 3, 1970 Stephenville L, 43-0 Oct. 2, 1971 San Angelo L, 42-13 Sept. 30, 1972 Stephenville L, 28-7 Sept. 29, 1973 San Angelo L, 32-6 Oct. 5, 1974 Stephenville L, 55-7 Oct. 4, 1975 San Angelo L, 36-10 Oct. 1, 1994 San Angelo L, 52-42 6000 Oct. 28, 1995 San Angelo L, 35-7 7850 Nov. 2, 1996 Stephenville W, 42-38 1800 Nov. 1, 1997 San Angelo L, 47-13 8000 Oct. 31, 1998 Stephenville L, 24-16 1200 Oct. 30, 1999 San Angelo L, 27-17 5000 Nov. 18, 2000 San Angelo L, 45-25 2750 Oct. 27, 2001 Stephenville W, 41-7 4000 Sept. 14, 2002 San Angelo W, 38-0 6200 Sept. 13, 2003 Stephenville W, 40-9 3284 Oct. 29, 2005 San Angelo W, 30-17 8594 Nov. 4, 2006 Stephenville W, 41-10 5763 Nov. 3, 2007 San Angelo W, 38-10 6500

Oct. 30, 2008 Oct. 31, 2009

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Series Records Baker (Kan.) Series Started – 1987 Nov. 28, 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

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

2750 2150

W, 35-17

4108

East Central Series Started – 1961 8-12-0 1961 Ada, Okla. L, 21-6 1962 N/A L, 13-3 1963 N/A L, 44-13 1964 N/A L, 14-0 1965 N/A L, 28-0 Nov. 5, 1966 Ada, Okla. L, 35-13 Nov. 11, 1967 Stephenville L, 28-0 Nov. 16, 1968 Ada, Okla. L, 54-20 1969 N/A L, 34-16 Sept. 1, 1990 Stephenville W, 21-14 2250 Sept. 7, 1991 Stephenville L, 16-0 2500 Sept. 5, 1992 Ada, Okla. W, 33-26 2300 Sept. 4, 1993 Stephenville W, 24-21 1800 Sept. 2, 1995 Stephenville L, 35-12 3200 Sept. 21, 1996 Ada, Okla. W, 45-35 2600 Sept. 25, 1999 Ada, Okla. W, 33-31 2500 Oct. 5, 2002 Stephenville W, 35-26 3100 Oct. 4, 2003 Ada, Okla. W, 42-14 2800 Oct. 2, 2004 Stephenville L, 21-17 3156 Aug. 25, 2007 Stephenville W, 44-7 5618 Sept. 13, 2008 Ada, Okla. W, 38-6 900 Sept. 12, 2009 Stephenville W, 41-2 1248 Eastern New Mexico 1961 N/A 1962 N/A

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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

2800 750 750 625 5200 2000 5300 2000 4800 800 5787 3400 5348 3285

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

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

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 2-6-1 Lindenwood (Mo.) Series Started – 1993 Nov. 6, 1993 Stephenville W, 31-14

1-0-0 500

Lubbock Christian Series Started – 1979 Sept. 22, 1979 Lubbock W, 55-0 Oct. 27, 1979 Stephenville W, 36-6 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

8-0-0

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

University

5000 4850 4800 3200 4700

2-1-0 2500 1200 3100

Conference

Harding Series Started – 1973 Sept. 8, 1973 Stephenville L, 21-7 Oct. 30, 1976 Searcy, Ark. L, 24-7 Oct. 22, 1977 Stephenville W, 12-7 Sept. 20, 1986 Searcy, Ark. T, 17-17 Sept. 19, 1987 Stephenville L, 21-14 Sept. 20, 1997 Stephenville W, 49-46 Sept. 19, 1998 Searcy, Ark. L, 28-21-OT Sept. 4, 1999 Stephenville L, 44-16 Sept. 2, 2000 Searcy, Ark. L, 52-38

1000

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

3-3-0

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Georgia Southwestern Series Started – 1983 Sept. 24, 1983 Americus, Ga. L, 9-7

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

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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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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Series Records Sept. 18 1982 Stephenville Oct. 23, 1982 Lubbock

W, 31-0 W, 37-14

McMurry Series Started – 1961 25-13-0 1961 N/A L, 42-8 1962 N/A L, 33-12 1963 N/A W, 29-13 1964 N/A L, 12-7 1965 N/A L, 3-0 Sept. 24, 1966 Stephenville W, 12-7 1967 N/A L, 36-0 1968 N/A L, 58-7 1969 N/A L, 38-15 1970 N/A L, 19-14 Nov. 6, 1971 Stephenville W, 24-21 Sept. 9, 1972 Abilene W, 24-14 Nov. 12, 1977 Abilene W, 27-14 Oct. 7, 1978 Abilene W, 21-6 Nov. 11 1978 Stephenville W, 29-6 Oct. 6, 1979 Stephenville W, 20-14 Nov. 8, 1979 Abilene L, 14-10 Sept. 13, 1980 Abilene L, 21-11 Oct. 18 1980 Stephenville L, 28-0 Sept. 19, 1981 Stephenville W, 22-12 Oct. 24, 1981 Abilene W, 21-10 Oct. 2, 1982 Abilene W, 21-7 Nov. 6, 1982 Stephenville W, 12-3 Oct. 1, 1983 Stephenville L, 7-3 2000 Nov. 5, 1983 Abilene L, 17-0 1500 Oct. 13, 1984 Stephenville W, 20-3 1800 Nov. 3, 1984 Abilene W, 7-0 1500 Oct. 12, 1985 Abilene W, 18-15 2500 Nov. 2, 1985 Stephenville W, 44-19 5100 Oct. 11, 1986 Stephenville W, 21-14 5000 Nov. 1, 1986 Abilene W, 21-14 5000 Oct. 17, 1987 Abilene W, 45-20 Nov. 7, 1987 Stephenville W, 37-6 2500 Sept. 8, 1988 Stephenville W, 24-0 3200 Oct. 15, 1988 Abilene W, 35-7 Sept. 9,. 1989 Abilene W, 37-10 3250 Oct. 14, 1989 Stephenville W, 28-10 4382 Oct. 6, 1990 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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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

Conference University

History

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

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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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Ouachita Baptist Series Started – 1992 Sept. 26, 1992 Stephenville W, 21-8 Sept. 26, 1993 Arkadelphia, Ark. L, 49-23 Sept. 24, 1994 Stephenville L, 42-12

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Series Records 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

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

6300 8192

Sul Ross State Series Started – 1969 18-17-0 1969 N/A L, 41-21 1970 Alpine L, 21-6 Sept. 25, 1971 Stephenville W, 24-21 Sept. 23, 1972 Alpine L, 18-7 Sept. 22, 1973 Stephenville L, 13-10 Sept. 28, 1974 Alpine L, 33-22 Sept. 27, 1975 Alpine L, 10-7 Nov. 6, 1976 Stephenville L, 33-29 Sept. 10, 1977 Alpine W, 32-20 Nov. 5, 1977 Stephenville W, 32-8 Sept. 16, 1978 Alpine W, 13-3 Oct. 21, 1978 Stephenville W, 35-3 Sept. 15, 1979 Stephenville W, 15-8 Oct. 20, 1979 Alpine W, 18-15 Sept. 27, 1980 Alpine L, 12-0 Nov. 1, 1980 Stephenville L, 35-33 Oct. 3, 1981 Stephenville L, 21-14 Nov. 7, 1981 Alpine l, 30-17 Sept. 11, 1982 Alpine L, 33-6 Oct. 16, 1982 Stephenville L, 35-9 Sept. 17, 1983 Stephenville W, 14-10 2500 Oct. 15, 1983 Stephenville L, 34-10 Oct. 6, 1984 Alpine W, 30-14 Oct. 27, 1984 Stephenville W, 37-14 5000 Oct. 5, 1985 Stephenville L, 13-10 2000 Oct. 26, 1985 Alpine L, 48-7 Oct. 4, 1986 Alpine W, 14-6 2500 Oct. 25, 1986 Stephenville W, 27-14 2500 Oct. 8, 1987 Stephenville W, 41-15 5000 Oct. 31, 1987 Alpine W, 20-16 Sept. 24, 1988 Stephenville W, 21-17-OT 3300 Oct. 29, 1988 Alpine W, 30-0 n/a Sept. 23, 1989 Alpine L, 24-22 2800 Oct. 28, 1989 Stephenville W, 14-9 3200 Nov. 10, 1990 Stephenville W, 35-7 2100 Tabor (Kan.) Series Started – 1984 Sept. 18, 1984 Stephenville W, 34-0 86

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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10750 1000 4000 3000 8500 3200 6500 4300 13000 4268 9500 7577 5,287 5200 4832 13211

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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

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 Wilmington (Ohio) Series Started – 1991 Oct. 12, 1991 Wilmington, Ohio W, 44-14

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

2-1-0 350 3200 3854

History

Trinity Series Started – 1976 Sept. 18 1976 San Antonio L. 7-0 Sept. 17, 1977 Stephenville W. 17-13 Sept. 30, 1978 Stephenville W, 17-2 Nov. 4, 1978 San Antonio T, 6-6 Sept. 29, 1979 San Antonio W, 19-9 Nov. 3, 1979 Stephenville L, 34-24 Sept. 6, 1980 Stephenville W, 21-14 Oct. 11, 1980 San Antonio L. 10-0 Sept. 12, 1981 San Antonio W, 20-0 Oct. 17, 1981 Stephenville W, 34-32

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 State Series Started – 1961 0-10-0 1961 San Marcos L, 21-20 1962 San Marcos L, 29-0 Oct. 10, 1970 Stephenville L, 41-7 Oct. 9, 1971 San Marcos L, 51-7 Oct. 7, 1972 Stephenville L, 50-14 Oct. 6, 1973 San Marcos L, 33-7 Oct. 12, 1974 Stephenville L, 35-0 Oct. 11, 1975 San Marcos L, 42-6 Sept. 2, 2006 San Marcos L, 27-20 15,388

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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Nov. 14, 2009 Kingsville-NCAA Playoffs W, 57-56 13352 (Double Overtime)

0-1-0 3215

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

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

The Last Time... 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).

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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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2010 Review/Results/Stats 2009 Season Review

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.

2010 Final Football Results RECORD: ALL GAMES

OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUT.

8-3 CONFERENCE 3-3 NON-CONFERENCE 5-0

DATE

SEPT. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 OCT. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 NOV. 6 NOV. 13

OPPONENT

5-1 3-2 0-0 2-1 1-2 0-0 3-0 2-0 0-0

NORTHEASTERN STATE ât Central Oklahoma at Northwestern State, La. *at No. 5 Abilene Christian *ANGELO STATE *at No. 7 West Texas A&M ât Texas A&M-Commerce *NO. 7 A&M-KINGSVILLE *at No. 22 Midwestern State *INCARNATE WORD ÊASTERN NEW MEXICO

W/L SCORE ATT L L L L W L W L L W L

31-23 5824 37-21 3200 17-14 7056 65-3 7836 37-34 6832 48-17 16218 34-31 1800 13-10 5812 31-26 8532 41-27 4960 35-10 4026

^ – LSC crossover game; * – LSC South Division 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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236 369 21.5 33.5 195 228 64 84 97 114 34 30 1238 1581 1510 1833 272 252 356 404 3.5 3.9 112.5 143.7 15 27 2335 2649 180-359-15 223-374-8 6.5 7.1 13.0 11.9 212.3 240.8 13 14 3573 4230 715 778 5.0 5.4 324.8 384.5 59-1168 47-758 19-103 16-167 8-37 15-436 19.8 16.1 5.4 10.4 4.6 29.1 18-10 16-12 103-969 114-1066 88.1 96.9 55-2029 49-1824 36.9 37.2 33.5 33.5 29:05 30:49 51/156 59/161 33% 37% 8/21 16/20 38% 80% 17-93 18-132 87 13 29 45 12-17 17-21 2-2 0-0 (31-41) 76% (47-52) 90% (19-41) 46% (33-52) 63% (26-27) 96% (42-42) 100% 27454 42842

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2010 Individual Stats

PASSING Nick Stephens Aaron Doyle Casey Page TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

TOTAL OFFENSE Nick Stephens Evan Robertson Aaron Doyle Jerome Regal Casey Page Robert Payne Brandon Lowery Jamal Mays Damian Perkins Saalim Hakim Paul Mansfield TEAM Clarke Renfro Total.......... Opponents......

Loss 73 17 109 1 8 3 36 0 0 0 6 9 10 272 252

No. 27 24 51 73

Yds 1557 1235 2792 4312

Avg 57.7 51.5 54.7 59.1

TB 2 0 2 7

OB Retn Net YdLn 2 0 2 758 39.1 30 2 1168 41.2 28

No. Yds Avg TD Long 16 503 31.4 0 63 10 214 21.4 0 41 8 96 12.0 0 20 7 110 15.7 0 21 5 84 16.8 0 28 2 33 16.5 0 23 2 25 12.5 0 14 1 3 3.0 0 3 1 24 24.0 0 24 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 7 7.0 0 7 1 8 8.0 0 8 1 12 12.0 0 12 1 21 21.0 0 21 1 21 21.0 0 21 1 7 7.0 0 7 59 1168 19.8 0 63 47 758 16.1 1 95 No. Yds Avg TD Long 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 15 15.0 0 15 G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 11 771 88 0 33 0 892 81.1 10 0 704 0 0 0 704 70.4 11 15 79 -1 503 0 596 54.2 11 1 358 0 84 0 443 40.3 10 316 104 0 12 0 432 43.2 11 11 239 -8 96 0 338 30.7 11 0 298 0 0 0 298 27.1 6 0 0 0 214 0 214 35.7 11 -6 178 0 0 0 172 15.6 11 0 0 99 7 26 132 12.0 9 -10 121 0 3 0 114 12.7 3 0 0 0 110 0 110 36.7 2 0 76 0 0 0 76 38.0 8 72 0 0 0 0 72 9.0 10 42 23 0 7 0 72 7.2 11 0 45 0 8 0 53 4.8 3 0 11 0 25 0 36 12.0 4 0 6 -1 21 0 26 6.5 11 0 0 0 24 0 24 2.2 11 0 0 1 21 0 22 2.0 4 21 0 0 0 0 21 5.2 4 13 0 0 0 0 13 3.2 10 0 0 13 0 0 13 1.3 11 0 0 0 0 11 11 1.0 9 0 5 0 0 0 5 0.6 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.1 2 -9 0 0 0 0 -9 -4.5 11 1238 2335 103 1168 37 4881 443.7 11 1581 2649 167 758 436 5591 508.3

2010 National Stat Rankings

G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 8 300 72 1774 1846 230.8 11 192 771 0 771 70.1 4 100 13 482 495 123.8 10 72 316 0 316 31.6 4 25 21 79 100 25.0 10 11 42 0 42 4.2 11 5 15 0 15 1.4 11 1 11 0 11 1.0 11 3 1 0 1 0.1 11 1 1 0 1 0.1 11 1 -6 0 -6 -0.5 2 3 -9 0 -9 -4.5 9 1 -10 0 -10 -1.1 11 715 1238 2335 3573 324.8 11 778 1581 2649 4230 384.5

TEAM

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long D. Phillips 3 26 8.7 1 26 Terrence Henry 2 11 5.5 0 11 Blair Johnson 1 0 0.0 0 0 Matt Knicky 1 0 0.0 0 0 Damian Perkins 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total.......... 8 37 4.6 1 26 Opponents...... 15 436 29.1 2 99 PUNTING Jerry Owens Total.......... Opponents......

No. 55 55 49

Yds 2029 2029 1824

Avg 36.9 36.9 37.2

Long 60 60 67

TB 1 1 4

FC 10 10 10

I20 14 14 13

PUNT RETURNS D. Phillips Jamal Mays Trayveon Davis Devin McDowell Brandon Lowery Matt Cole Total.......... Opponents......

No. Yds Avg TD Long 12 99 8.2 0 21 3 -8 -2.7 0 3 1 13 13.0 0 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 1 1 1.0 0 1 19 103 5.4 0 21 16 167 10.4 1 80

Blkd 0 0 0

Total Offense...109th, 311.00 yards per game Total Defense...113th, 394.30 yards per game Rushing Offense...119th, 110.30 yards per game Rushing Defense...78th, 148.70 yards per game Passing Offense...75th, 200.70 yards per game Passing Efficiency Defense...90th, 128.20 Scoring Offense...110th, 21.30 points per game Scoring Defense...122nd, 33.80 points per game Turnover Margin...112th, -.40 Team Passing Efficiency...117th, 106.24 Team Kickoff Returns...46th, 20.77 yards per return Team Punt Returns...120th, 5.82 yards per return Team Net Punting...43rd, 36.84 yards per punt Team Pass Sacks... 119th, 1.40 sacks per game Tackles For Loss... 124th, 5.50 tackles for loss per game Pass Sacks Allowed...52nd, 1.60 sacks per game

INDIVIDUAL

Rushing...Evan Robertson, 73rd, 69.50 yards per game Punting... Jerry Owens, 70th, 36.84 yards per punt Punt Returns... Dashaun Phillips, 55th, 8.25 yards per return Kickoff Returns... Brandon Lowery, 2nd, 31.44 yards per return Field Goals Per Game...Blake Wiest, 22nd, .733 per game

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SCORING Blake Wiest Jerome Regal Evan Robertson Jeken Frye Jamal Mays Saalim Hakim Devon Gray Aaron Doyle Nick Stephens D. Phillips Jerry Owens Total.......... Opponents......

Gain 844 333 181 43 29 18 49 11 1 1 0 0 0 1510 1833

Opponents

FIELD GOALS Blake Wiest

ATT 192 72 42 11 6 5 19 1 3 1 1 2 1 356 404

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RECEIVING Jeken Frye Devon Gray Saalim Hakim Evan Robertson Jamal Mays Paul Mansfield Clarke Renfro Brandon Lowery Jerome Regal Bradley Peschke A. Buckingham Robert Payne Will Randle Devin McDowell Tanner Maher Total.......... Opponents......

Net Avg. TD Long Avg./G KICKOFFS Jerry Owens 771 4.0 6 24 70.1 Blake Wiest 316 4.4 7 30 31.6 Total.......... 72 1.7 1 22 9.0 Opponents...... 42 3.8 0 11 4.2 21 3.5 0 12 5.2 KICK RETURNS 15 3.0 0 6 1.4 Brandon Lowery 13 0.7 1 15 3.2 K. Thompson 11 11.0 0 11 1.0 Jamal Mays 1 0.3 0 1 0.1 Eddie Brown 1 1.0 0 1 0.1 Saalim Hakim -6 -6.0 0 0 -0.5 Evan Robertson -9 -4.5 0 0 -4.5 Will Randle -10 -10.0 0 0 -1.1 1238 3.5 15 30 112.5 Clarke Renfro 1581 3.9 27 48 143.7 Sam Cole Tanner Maher G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Robert Payne 8 111.13 132-258-12 51.2 1774 9 56 221.8 Bradley Peschke 4 109.12 42-81-2 51.9 482 3 60 120.5 Jerome Regal 4 73.35 6-19-1 31.6 79 1 36 19.8 Matt Cole 2 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Devin McDowell 11 108.37 180-359-15 50.1 2335 13 60 212.3 D. Phillips 11 127.20 223-374-8 59.6 2649 14 99 240.8 Total.......... Opponents...... G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/ FUMBLE RETURNS 10 44 704 16.0 6 60 70.4 Total.......... 11 32 298 9.3 2 30 27.1 Opponents...... 11 18 358 19.9 2 52 32.5 11 17 88 5.2 0 18 8.0 ALL PURPOSE 11 15 239 15.9 3 46 21.7 Evan Robertson 11 14 178 12.7 0 22 16.2 Jeken Frye 9 10 121 12.1 0 40 13.4 Brandon Lowery 11 8 79 9.9 0 29 7.2 Saalim Hakim 10 6 104 17.3 0 29 10.4 Jerome Regal 11 6 45 7.5 0 11 4.1 Jamal Mays 2 5 76 15.2 0 20 38.0 Devon Gray 10 2 23 11.5 0 19 2.3 K. Thompson 3 1 11 11.0 0 11 3.7 Paul Mansfield 4 1 6 6.0 0 6 1.5 D. Phillips 9 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.6 Clarke Renfro 11 180 2335 13.0 13 60 212.3 Eddie Brown 11 223 2649 11.9 14 99 240.8 A. Buckingham Nick Stephens FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Robert Payne 12-17 70.6 0-0 10-10 2-5 0-2 0-0 39 1 Bradley Peschke Will Randle |——— PATs ———| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts Devin McDowell 0 12-17 24-25 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Sam Cole 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 Matt Cole 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Casey Page 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Aaron Doyle 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Trayveon Davis 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Terrence Henry 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Tanner Maher 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Damian Perkins 1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0-1 0 0 6 TEAM 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Total.......... 0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 2 Opponents...... 29 12-17 26-27 0-1 0 0-1 0 0 236 45 17-21 42-42 1-2 1 1-1 0 1 369 GP 11 10 8 10 4 11 4 11 11 11 11 2 9 11 11

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RUSHING Evan Robertson Jerome Regal Nick Stephens Robert Payne Casey Page Brandon Lowery Aaron Doyle Jamal Mays Damian Perkins Saalim Hakim Paul Mansfield TEAM Clarke Renfro Total.......... Opponents......

2011 Tarleton Football a2010 Texans by Situation

All Games...................................................................... 3-8 Home Games................................................................. 2-3 Away Games.................................................................. 1-6 Neutral Games............................................................... 0-0 LSC Conference Games................................................ 3-7 LSC South Division Games........................................... 2-4 Non-Conference Games................................................ 0-1 Playoff Games............................................................... 0-0 Day Games.................................................................... 1-1 Night Games.................................................................. 2-7 August Games............................................................... 0-0 September Games......................................................... 0-4 October Games.............................................................. 2-3 November Games.......................................................... 1-1 Playing on Natural Grass............................................... 0-0 Playing on Artificial Surface........................................... 3-8 Tarleton wins Coin Toss................................................. 1-3 Tarleton loses Coin Toss................................................ 2-5 Tarleton led after First Quarter....................................... 1-0 Tarleton led at Halftime.................................................. 0-0 Tarleton led after Three Quarters................................... 1-0 Tarleton scores First....................................................... 3-1 Tarleton scores on First Possession.............................. 3-5 Opponent scores on First Possession........................... 1-6 Tarleton has more Total Yards........................................ 3-2 Tarleton has more Rushing Yards.................................. 1-2 Tarleton has more Passing Yards.................................. 2-2 Tarleton has less Turnovers than Opponent.................. 2-1 Tarleton has less Penalties than Opponent................... 2-4 Tarleton has more Time of Possession.......................... 1-5 Tarleton has 100-yard Rusher........................................ 1-1 Opponent has 100-yard Rusher..................................... 1-0 Tarleton has 100-yard Receiver..................................... 2-3 Opponent has 100-yard Receiver.................................. 0-1 Tarleton has 200-yard Passer........................................ 2-2 Opponent has 200-yard Passer..................................... 1-5 Tarleton scores 20 or more points.................................. 3-3 Opponent scores 20 or more points............................... 3-6

2010 Tarleton Defensive Stats |————Tackles———— |-Sacks-| DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUP QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf —————————————————————————————————————————–-———–-———–———–———–——— 2 Damian Perkins 11 30 69 99 3.0-5 . 1-0 2 1 1-0 1 . . 1 Brandon Johnson 11 50 36 86 3.5-8 . . 10 1 . 1 . . 27 Terrence Henry 11 35 33 68 2.0-3 . 2-11 1 . . . . . 6 Cassius Bradley 11 31 33 64 5.5-18 0.5-3 . 2 1 . 1 . . 19 Blair Johnson 10 25 22 47 1.5-2 . 1-0 1 . . 1 . . 90 Jacob Rowe 11 18 29 47 9.5-31 3.0-15 . 3 5 2-0 1 2 . 14 Julius Hurndon 11 21 24 45 6.0-15 . . 2 2 . . . . 21 D. Phillips 11 26 18 44 . . 3-26 5 . . 1 . . 7 Lonnie Buchanan 8 18 21 39 1.0-2 . . 1 . 1-0 1 . . 46 Jamaal Steamer 11 17 22 39 11.5-55 6.5-38 . 2 8 2-0 . . . 11 Corey White 11 17 16 33 1.5-6 . . 3 3 . . . . 25 Sam Cole 11 13 20 33 . . . 4 . 1-0 . . . 92 M. Washington 11 12 16 28 7.0-25 3.0-13 . . 1 . . . . 24 Logan Johnson 10 14 12 26 5.0-32 2.0-13 . 1 2 2-0 2 . . 93 Jason Billings 11 5 15 20 0.5-1 . . 1 1 1-0 . . . 10 A. Gonzales 9 8 10 18 2.5-9 1.0-6 . . 2 . . . . 13 Marquis Wadley 3 6 5 11 1.0-5 1.0-5 . . . . . . . 26 Matt Cole 11 6 5 11 . . . . . . . . . 37 Matt Knicky 2 2 9 11 1.0-2 . 1-0 . . . . . . 33 K. Thompson 6 3 6 9 0.5-2 . . . . . . . . 49 Luke Hyde 8 2 5 7 0.5-0 . . . . . . . . 97 Cole Vitolo 6 3 4 7 1.5-3 . . . . . 1 . . 56 Thomas Curry 7 2 4 6 . . . . . . . . . 95 Daniel Mena 6 2 4 6 0.5-1 . . . . . . . . 59 Levi Kirkland 10 3 3 6 . . . . . . . . . 4 Jerome Regal 10 1 4 5 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 44 Tanner Maher 9 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . . 23 Brandon Lowery 11 3 . 3 . . . . . . . 1 . 81 Jamal Mays 11 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . 8 Jeken Frye 10 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . 41 Kenneth Travis 1 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . 42 Robert Payne 10 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . 31 Jerry Owens 11 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . 58 Bubba Wagner 10 1 1 2 . . . . . . 1 . . 36 Devin Figures 9 1 . 1 . . . 1 . . . . . 52 Shawn Lawson 11 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 9 Devin McDowell 4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 40 Jerod Cochran 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 91 M. Cannings 3 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 5 Devon Gray 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 50 Josh Martin 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 45 Alex Anderson 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 28 Clarke Renfro 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 20 Blake Wiest 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 87 Bradley Peschke 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 47 Nick Pike 4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 84 Will McLane 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 68 Solomon Orr 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 70 O’Chea Thomas 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . Total.......... 11 393 455 848 65-225 17-93 8-37 39 27 11-0 11 3 . Opponents...... 11 369 378 747 68.0-266 18-132 15-436 45 25 10-15 10 1 1

2010 Texans in the Red Zone GAME TARLETON • OPPONENT Northeastern St.....2-3 (1TD,1FG) • 5-5 (2TD,3FG) Central Oklahoma..2-3 (1TD,1FG) • 5-5 (4TD,1FG) Northwestern State...............2-3 (2TD) • 2-2 (2TD) Abilene Christian...........1-1 (1FG) • 7-8 (4TD,3FG) Angelo State..........6-7 (3TD,3FG) • 4-6 (3TD,1FG) West Texas A&M...........1-2 (1FG) • 4-6 (3TD,1FG) A&M-Commerce....5-5 (3TD,2FG) • 3-3 (2TD,1FG) A&M-Kingsville..............1-2 (1FG) • 2-2 (1TD,1FG) Midwestern State..3-4 (1TD,2FG) • 5-5 (4TD,1FG) Incarnate Word.............6-7 (6TD) • 5-5 (3TD, 2FG) Eastern New Mexico.....2-4 (1TD,1FG) • 4-5 (4TD) Total...........31-41 (18TD,13FG) • 46-52 (32TD,14FG)

TARLETON TEXANS 2010 STATISTICS Total Offense.................. 324.8 yards per game ................................... (212.3 pass, 112.5 rush) Total Defense................. 384.5 yards per game ................................... (240.8 pass, 143.7 rush) Rushing Leader....................... Evan Robertson .............................192 carries, 771 yards, 6 TD Passing Leader..........................Nick Stephens ............... 132-258, 1774 yards, 9 TDs, 12 INTs Receiving Leader............................ Jeken Frye ............................. 44 catches, 704 yards, 6 TD Punter........... Jerry Owens (36.9 yard average) Kicker.......... Blake Wiest (12-17 FG, 24-25 PAT)

2010 Scoring by Quarters

======TARLETON====== 1 2 3 4 OT Total 0 7 0 16 - 23 0 7 7 7 - 21 7 0 0 7 - 14 3 0 0 0 - 3 10 7 3 17 - 37 3 0 0 14 - 17 10 7 3 14 - 34 0 10 0 0 - 10 3 10 0 13 - 26 7 7 6 21 - 41 3 0 0 7 - 10 46 55 19 116 - 236

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2010 Statistics

GAME NORTHEASTERN STATE Central Oklahoma Northwestern State (La.) Abilene Christian ANGELO STATE West Texas A&M Texas A&M-Commerce TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE Midwestern State INCARNATE WORD EASTERN NEW MEXICO TOTALS

========OPPONENTS======== 1 2 3 4 OT Total 3 11 3 14 - 31 3 7 14 13 - 37 7 7 0 3 - 17 10 17 24 14 - 65 7 17 10 0 - 34 14 7 13 14 - 48 10 14 0 7 - 31 0 10 0 3 - 13 7 7 14 3 - 31 7 10 0 10 - 27 7 14 7 7 - 35 75 121 85 88 - 369

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2010 Stats Per Game Rushing

Sept. 2 Robertson, 16-76 Northeastern State Stephens, 8-34 L, 31-23

Passing

Receiving

Punting

FG’s (Good)

Stephens, 19-40-1 Frye, 11-215, 2 TDs Owens, 37.5 Wiest, 1-2 255 yards, 2 TDs Gray, 4-45 4 for 150 yards 33, (39) Doyle, 3-7 Buckingham, 2-34 73 yards, 1 TD

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Game/Result

Defense Br. Johnson, 4-6-10 Henry, 2-8-10 Knicky, 1-8-9

Sept. 11 Robertson, 10-64, 1TD Doyle, 14-26-1 Frye, 6-103, 1 TD Owens, 32.3 Wiest, 0-2 Henry, 3-9-12 Central Oklahoma Regal, 12-37, 1TD 173 yards, 1 TD Buckingham, 3-42 6 for 194 yards 33, 47 Perkins, 1-9-10 L, 37-21 Bradley, 8-1-9 Sept. 18 Robertson, 24-94 Doyle, 16-35-1 Frye, 4-51, 1 TD Owens, 36.1 None Northwestern State 143 yards, 1 TD Renfro, 4-31 7 for 253 yards L, 17-14

Henry, 6-5-11 Perkins, 3-6-9 Hurndon, 4-4-8

Sept. 25 Robertson, 16-54 5 Abilene Christian L, 65-3

Johnson, 3-2-10 Hurndon, 4-1-5 White, 3-2-5

Doyle, 9-13-1 Renfro, 3-33 Owens, 39.6 Wiest, 1-1 93 yards Frye, 3-32 8 for 317 yards (29) Page, 5-16-1 43 yards

Texan Football

Oct. 2 Robertson, 19-63, 2TD Stephens, 22-39-1 Frye, 6-88 Owens, 35.0 Wiest, 3-3 Johnson, 9-4-13 Angelo State 392 yards, 2TD Hakim, 5-166, 1 TD 1 for 35 yards (24, 24, 27) Perkins, 3-10-13 W, 37-34 Gray, 5-40, 1 TD S. Cole, 2-6-8 Oct. 9 Regal, 13-55 Stephens, 11-33-1 Hakim, 3-43 Owens, 47.8 Wiest, 1-1 Perkins, 3-7-10 West Texas A&M Robertson, 12-23 148 yards Gray, 3-38 5 for 239 yards (25) Johnson, 5-3-8 L, 48-17 Page, 1-1 Hurndon 2-5-7 36 yards, 1 TD

Opponents

Oct. 16 Robertson, 20-85, 1TD Stephens, 17-33-1 Frye, 5-76, 1 TD Owens, 36.8 Wiest, 2-2 Henry, 7-0-7 TX A&M-Commerce Regal, 8-19, 1TD 280 yards, 2 TDs Hakim, 4-113, 1 TD 5 for 184 yards (24, 20) Bl. Johnson, 6-1-7 W, 34-31 Lowery, 3-26 Owens, 34.1 Wiest, 1-2 Gray, 3-21 7 for 239 yards (30), 39 Frye, 3-19 Mays, 2-44, 1 TD

Rowe, 9-5-14 Perkins, 2-12-14 Br. Johnson, 11-2-13

Oct. 30 Regal, 12-113, 2 TDs Stephens, 17-28-2 Frye, 4-108, 1 TD Owens, 34.0 Wiest, 2-3 Midwestern State Robertson, 24-97 226 yards, 1 TD Mays, 4-63 3 for 102 yards (23), (29), 49 L, 31-26

Johnson, 5-4-9 Henry, 4-5-9 Bradley, 3-6-9 Perkins, 2-7-9

Nov. 6 Robertson, 17-110, 2 TDs Stephens, 15-21-1 Gray, 4-66 Owens, 44.0 None Incarnate Word Regal, 9-47, 2 TDs 174 yards, 1 TD Mansfield, 2-28 1 for 44 yards W, 41-27 Stephens, 4-15, 1 TD Page, 0-1 Mays, 2-19, 1 TD Nov. 13 Robertson, 17-27 Stephens, 15-34-4 Gray, 4-34 Owens, 34.0 Wiest, 1-1 Eastern New Mexico 169 yards Mays, 3-26 8 for 272 yards (26) Regal, 2-49

Perkins, 3-7-10 Bl. Johnson, 4-5-9

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Oct. 23 Robertson, 17-78 Stephens, 16-30-1 TX A&M-Kingsville Stephens, 6-23 130 yards, 1 TD L, 13-10

Phillips, 6-4-10 Wadley, 6-4-10 Perkins, 4-6-10

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

2010 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 NORTHEASTERN STATE 23-31 22/14 31-135/37-94 Central Oklahoma 21-37 16/22 31-122/43-143 Northwestern State 14-17 17/17 33-103/39-129 Abilene Christian 3-65 15/27 31-60/27-169 ANGELO STATE 37-34 20/17 28-66/36-143 West Texas A&M 17-48 16/27 34-68/20-93 Texas A&M-Commerce 34-31 22/19 34-110/40-224 TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 10-13 12/21 25-109/42-135 Midwestern State 26-31 24/19 42-218/35-187 INCARNATE WORD 41-27 18/20 32-183/42-142 EASTERN NEW MEXICO 10-35 13/25 35-64/43-122 Totals

Opponent 3rd Down 4th Down Time Poss NORTHEASTERN STATE 6-18/6-17 2-4/2-3 30:50/29:10 Central Oklahoma 5-13/7-13 0-0/0-0 27:57/32:03 Northwestern State 3-14/5-13 2-4/0-1 32:41/26:19 Abilene Christian 3-13/4-11 0-1/1-1 30:53/29:07 ANGELO STATE 3-13/6-16 2-5/1-1 25:44/34:14 West Texas A&M 4-15/7-13 1-3/0-1 29:48/30:12 Texas A&M-Commerce 4-12/4-15 0-0/3-3 30:51/29:09 TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 3-15/8-19 0-0/2-2 25:21/34:39 Midwestern State 8-15/1-10 0-0/2-3 31:29/28:31 INCARNATE WORD 8-12/6-17 0-2/3-3 23:52/36:08 EASTERN NEW MEXICO 4-16/5-17 1-2/2-2 30:33/29:27 Totals 51-156/59-161 8-21/16-20 319:59/338:59

Three Academic All-Americans

Margin 1:40 -4:06 6:22 1:46 -8:30 -0:24 1:42 -9:18 2:58 -12:16 1:06 -19:00

Individual Superlatives

Rushes

Evan Robertson at Northwestern State (Sep 18, 2010)

113

Jerome Regal at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010)

Yards Rushing TD Rushes

Long Rush

Pass completions

Yards Passing TD Passes

40 392 2

Long Pass

Yards Receiving

215

Receptions

TD Receptions

Long Reception Field Goals

Long Field Goal Punts

11 2

60 3

39 8

Punting Avg

47.8

Long Punt Return

Long Punt

Long Kickoff Return Tackles

Evan Robertson at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010) Evan Robertson vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010)

Jerome Regal at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010)

Evan Robertson vs Incarnate Word (Nov 06, 2010) Jerome Regal vs Incarnate Word (Nov 06, 2010)

Jerome Regal at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010)

Nick Stephens vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Nick Stephens vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010) Nick Stephens vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010)

Nick Stephens vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Nick Stephens vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010)

Nick Stephens at Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct 16, 2010) Aaron Doyle vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Jeken Frye vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Jeken Frye vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Jeken Frye vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Jeken Frye vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Blake Wiest vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010)

Blake Wiest vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) Jerry Owens at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010)

Jerry Owens vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010) Jerry Owens at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) Jerry Owens at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) D. Phillips at Central Oklahoma (Sep 11, 2010)

D. Phillips vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010)

Brandon Lowery at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010)

Damian Perkins vs Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct 23, 2010)

Jacob Rowe vs Texas A&M-Kingsville (Oct 23, 2010)

Tackles For Loss

Jamaal Steamer vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010)

Sacks

2.0

Interceptions

Pass Yds 328/193 173/190 143/225 136/357 392/251 184/504 280/137 130/222 226/175 174/175 169/220

Plays/Tot Yds 78-463/66-287 57-295/67-333 68-246/65-354 60-196/68-526 67-458/71-394 68-252/75-597 67-390/70-361 56-239/81-357 70-444/57-362 54-357/74-317 70-233/84-342

Ret Yds 71/167 126/103 69/13 187/217 101/170 227/68 71/109 99/51 53/214 139/112 165/152

4236-369 195/228 356-1238/404-1581 180-359-15/223-374-8 2335/2649 715-3573/778-4230

Pass attempts

68 All-Americans

Passing 22-47-1/14-29-0 14-26-1/19-24-1 16-35-0/16-26-1 14-29-2/27-41-0 22-39-1/21-35-1 12-34-1/37-55-1 17-33-1/13-30-1 16-31-1/23-39-0 17-28-2/14-22-0 15-22-1/16-32-1 15-35-4/23-41-2

3.5

Jamaal Steamer at Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct 16, 2010) Terrence Henry vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010)

Yds/Rush Yds/Pass 4.4/2.5 7.0/6.7 3.9/3.3 6.7/7.9 3.1/3.3 4.1/8.7 1.9/6.3 4.7/8.7 2.4/4.0 10.1/7.2 2.0/4.7 5.4/9.2 3.2/5.6 8.5/4.6 4.4/3.2 4.2/5.7 5.2/5.3 8.1/8.0 5.7/3.4 7.9/5.5 1.8/2.8 4.8/5.4 3.5/3.9

6.5/7.1

Yds/Play 5.9/4.3 5.2/5.0 3.6/5.4 3.3/7.7 6.8/5.5 3.7/8.0 5.8/5.2 4.3/4.4 6.3/6.4 6.6/4.3 3.3/4.1 5.0/5.4

T/O 1/0 2/1 1/2 4/0 3/3 3/3 1/3 2/2 2/1 2/2 4/3

1308/1376

Punting 4-37.5/5-45.2 6-32.3/5-29.4 7-36.1/5-29.6 8-39.6/3-32.7 1-35.0/5-38.4 5-47.8/2-40.0 5-36.8/5-38.2 7-34.1/6-37.0 3-34.0/3-42.3 1-44.0/5-31.2 8-34.0/5-47.4 55-36.9/49-37.2

25/20

Penalties-Yards 6-50/7-57 11-116/8-63 14-119/14-140 8-64/9-94 4-30/9-77 6-112/16-117 10-80/12-137 11-107/12-131 11-105/14-135 9-78/7-70 13-108/6-45 969/1066

Texan Team Superlatives

Rushes 42 Yards Rushing 218 Yards Per Rush 5.7 TD Rushes 5 Pass attempts 47 Pass completions 22 Yards Passing 392 Yards Per Pass 10.1 TD Passes 3 Total Plays 78 Total Offense 463 Yards Per Play 6.8 Points 41 Sacks By 3 First Downs 24 Penalties 14 Penalty Yards 119 Turnovers 4 Interceptions By 2

at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010) at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010) vs Incarnate Word (Nov 06, 2010) vs Incarnate Word (Nov 06, 2010) vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010) vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010) vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010) vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010) vs Incarnate Word (Nov 06, 2010) vs Northeastern State (Sep 02, 2010) at Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct 16, 2010) vs Incarnate Word (Nov 06, 2010) at Midwestern State (Oct 30, 2010) at Northwestern State (Sep 18, 2010) at Northwestern State (Sep 18, 2010) at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010) vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010) vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010)

Opponent Team Superlatives

Rushes 43 Yards Rushing 224 Yards Per Rush 6.3 TD Rushes 4 Pass attempts 55 Pass completions 37 Yards Passing 504 Yards Per Pass 9.2 TD Passes 4 Total Plays 84 Total Offense 597 Yards Per Play 8.0 Points 65 Sacks By 4 First Downs 27 Penalties 16 Penalty Yards 140 Turnovers 3

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at Central Oklahoma (Sep 11, 2010) vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010) at Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct 16, 2010) at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010) at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010) at Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct 16, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) vs Eastern New Mexico (Nov 13, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010) at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010) at Abilene Christian (Sep 25, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at Northwestern State (Sep 18, 2010) vs Angelo State (Oct 02, 2010) at West Texas A&M (Oct 09, 2010) at Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct 16, 2010)

2011 Tarleton Football

2010 Scoring Drives Scoring Play Devon Gray 19 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick) Jeken Frye 48 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Stephens rush failed) Blake Wiest 39 yd field goal Jeken Frye 60 yd pass from Aaron Doyle (Blake Wiest kick)

Drive 9-80 4-62 12-45 2-75

TOP 2:05 0:39 4:04 0:32

Tarleton

9/11/10 9/11/10 9/11/10

Q2 2:28 Q3 6:52 Q4 12:27

Evan Robertson 3 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Jeken Frye 35 yd pass from Aaron Doyle (Jerry Owens kick) Jerome Regal 1 yd run (Jerry Ownes kick)

9-74 2-67 11-81

3:47 0:36 5:38

UCO

9/18/10 9/18/10

Q1 5:40 Q4 1:29

Jeken Frye 3 yd pass from Aaron Dyole (Blake Wiest kick) Aaron Doyle 5 yd run (Blake Wiest kick)

12-68 10-74

6:26 2:37

NSU (La.) INT NSU (La.) Fumble

9/25/10

Q1 7:17

Blake Wiest 29 yd field goal

11-69

6:03

ACU none

10/2/10 10/2/10 10/2/10 10/2/10 10/2/10 10/2/10 10/2/10

Q1 7:24 Q1 1:58 Q2 14:02 Q3 7:48 Q4 4:54 Q4 4:40 Q4 1:34

Evan Robertson 1 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Blake Wiest 24 yd field goal Devon Gray 15 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick) Blake Wiest 24 yd field goal Saalim Hakim 27 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick) Evan Robertson 4 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Blake Wiest 27 yd field goal

14-87 4-71 8-71 6-60 2-66 1-4 6-67

7:36 1:33 2:30 2:29 0:22 0:06 1:25

ASU INT End Half ASU Fumble TD ASU Fumble Downs

10/9/10 10/9/10 10/9/10

Q1 6:37 Q4 5:36 Q4 00:20

Blake Wiest 25 yd field goal Dashaun Phillips interception return (Blake Wiest kick) Jamal Mays 36 yd pass from Casey Page (Blake Wiest kick)

11-78

4:31

TAMUC Fumble TD TAMUC INT End Game

6-60

3:22

10/16/10 10/16/10 10/16/10 10/16/10 10/16/10 10/16/10

Q1 9:42 Q1 00:38 Q2 3:38 Q3 1:45 Q4 11:32 Q4 00:40

Blake Wiest 24 yd field goal Jerome Regal 6 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Jeken Frye 11 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick) Blake Wiest 20 yd field goal Evan Robertson 21 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Saalim Hakim 21 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick)

10-48 5-81 5-74 14-79 3-38 9-92

5:18 2:29 1:57 7:55 1:04 1:59

10/23/10 Q2 13:31 10/23/10 Q2 9:57

Jamal Mays 39 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick) Blake Wiest 30 yd field goal

2-44 8-44

0:44 3:31

Opponent

10/30/10 10/30/10 10/30/10 10/30/10 10/30/10

Q1 8:16 Q2 12:22 Q2 6:38 Q4 10:55 Q4 3:59

Blake Wiest 23 yd field goal Blake Wiest 29 yd field goal Jeken Frye 34 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick) Jerome Regal 30 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Jerome Regal 7 yd run (Nick Stephens pass failed)

13-74 8-71 7-65 3-56 7-63

6:44 2:41 2:49 1:11 2:02

UCO INT

NSU (La.) Fumble

Fumble

11/6/10 11/6/10 11/6/10 11/6/10 11/6/10 11/6/10

Q1 12:22 Q2 11:16 Q3 9:05 Q4 14:04 Q4 12:13 Q4 5:14

Evan Robertson 14 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Nick Stephens 1 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Jamal Mays 17 yd pass from Nick Stephens (Blake Wiest kick failed) Jerome Regal 19 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Evan Robertson 8 yd run (Blake Wiest kick) Jerome Regal 18 yd run (Blake Wiest kick)

6-67 9-50 7-48 9-82 2-8 2-32

2:43 3:27 2:42 3:17 0:44 0:36

Drives off Turnovers Game Start Finish NSU none INT

Missed FG Punt Punt

WTAMU Fumble Punt WTAMU Fumble Fumble WTAMU INT TD

TAMUK TAMUK

Fumble Fumble

End Half Punt

Opponents

MSU Fumble INT UIW Fumble Downs UIW INT TD

ACU Fumble FG ACU INT TD ACU INT TD ACU Fumble TD ASU INT Punt ASU Fumble TD ASU Fumble Missed FG WTAMU Fumble Punt WTAMU INT FG WTAMU Fumble Downs TAMUC INT

TAMUK TAMUK

Missed FG FG

MSU INT MSU INT

Downs TD

UIW INT Punt

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Game Start Finish NSU INT FG

Fumble INT

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Time Q2 2:08 Q4 12:55 Q4 7:02 Q4 6:08

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Date 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/10

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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LSC Standings/Honors THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 at Henderson State 44, Southeastern Oklahoma 13 Emporia State 27, at Southwestern Oklahoma 7

at Eastern New Mexico 49, Central Oklahoma 31 Texas A&M-Kingsville 28, at Angelo State 21 at West Texas A&M 48, Tarleton 17 Incarnate Word 27, at East Central 13

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Pittsburg State 31, Central Oklahoma 20 Langston, at Incarnate Word 20 at Eastern New Mexico 59, Southern Nazarene 21

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Southeastern Oklahoma 56, at Central Oklahoma 55 (OT) at East Central 22, Eastern New Mexico 19 Tarleton 34, at Texas A&M-Commerce 31 Northeastern State 20, at Southwestern Oklahoma 10 at Texas A&M-Kingsville 28, West Texas A&M 24 Abilene Christian 54, at Incarnate Word 17

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Texas A&M-Kingsville 16, at Northwest Missouri State 7 Midwestern State 52, at New Mexico Highlands 7 at Grand Valley State 34, West Texas A&M 31 Northeastern State 31, at Tarleton 23 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Abilene Christian 34, at Washburn 26 at Texas A&M-Commerce 33, Upper Iowa 10 at Angelo State 41, Eastern New Mexico 38 at Fort Hays State 45, East Central 23 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Angelo State 31, Texas A&M-Commerce 10 (Dallas) Texas A&M-Kingsville 20, at East Central 7 at Southeastern Oklahoma 38, Incarnate Word 19 West Texas A&M 77, at Southwestern Oklahoma 14 at Central Oklahoma 37, Tarleton 21 Midwestern State 44, at Eastern New Mexico 17 Abilene Christian 43, Northeastern State 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 West Texas A&M 34, at Northeastern State 22 at Southwestern Oklahoma 21, Eastern New Mexico 10 at Texas A&M-Commerce 19, Southeastern Oklahoma 14 at Tarleton 37, Angelo State 34 Abilene Christian 31, at Texas A&M-Kingsville 24 at Midwestern State 38, Incarnate Word 31 (OT) at Central Oklahoma 31, East Central 28

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 East Central 20, at Southeastern Oklahoma 19 at Northeastern State 39, Central Oklahoma 28 Abilene Christian 53, at Eastern New Mexico 14 at Angelo State 61, Incarnate Word 17 at West Texas A&M 42, Midwestern State 29 Texas A&M-Kingsville 13, at Tarleton 10

South Division 1. Abilene Christian 2. Texas A&M-Kingsville 3. West Texas A&M 4. Midwestern State 5. Angelo State 6. Tarleton 7. Incarnate Word

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 Southwestern Oklahoma 24, at Texas A&M-Commerce 10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 West Texas A&M 49, at Incarnate Word 10 at Abilene Christian 33, Angelo State 20 Texas A&M-Commerce 31, Central Oklahoma 30 at East Central 48, Northeastern State 21 Texas A&M-Kingsville 56, at Southwestern Oklahoma 17 at Eastern New Mexico 55, Southeastern Oklahoma 20 at Midwestern State 31, Tarleton 26 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 at Southwestern Oklahoma 31, Central Oklahoma 24 at Northeastern State 43, Eastern New Mexico 40 (OT) Angelo State 40, at Southeastern Oklahoma 33 Abilene Christian 41, at West Texas A&M 34 East Central 36, at Texas A&M-Commerce 33 at Tarleton 41, Incarnate Word 27 at Texas A&M-Kingsville 27, Midwestern State 7

Division Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. 6-0 1.000 11-1 .917 5-1 .833 10-2 .833 4-2 .667 8-4 .667 3-3 .500 8-4 .667 1-5 .167 5-5 .500 2-4 .333 3-8 .273 0-6 .000 3-8 .273

Conference Lone Star Conference W-L Pct. 1. Abilene Christian 10-0 1.000 2. Texas A&M-Kingsville 9-1 .900 3. West Texas A&M 8-2 .800 4. Midwestern State 7-3 .700 5. Northeastern State 6-4 .600 T6. Angelo State 5-5 .500 T6. East Central 5-5 .500 T7. Eastern New Mexico 4-6 .400 T7. Southeastern Okla. 3-7 .300 T7. Southwestern Okla. 3-7 .300 T7. Tarleton 3-7 .300 T7. Incarnate Word 3-7 .300 T12. Texas A&M-Commerce 2-8 .200 T12. Central Oklahoma 2-8 .200

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at Abilene Christian 47, Southwestern Oklahoma 17 Eastern New Mexico 35, at Tarleton 10 at Midwestern State 28, Northeastern State 8 at West Texas A&M 52, East Central 21 at Incarnate Word 17, at Texas A&M-Commerce 16 at Angelo State 49, Central Oklahoma 35 at Texas A&M-Kingsville 38, Southeastern Oklahoma 24 NCAA Playoffs SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 at Central Missouri 55, West Texas A&M 35 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Central Missouri 55, at Abilene Christian 41 Northwest Missouri State 35, at Texas A&M-Kingsville 31 Kanza Bowl, Topeka, Kan. DECEMBER, NOVEMBER 24 Washburn 45, Midwestern State 14

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 at Abilene Christian 31, Midwestern State 28 at Northeastern State 38, Texas A&M-Commerce 7 at Southeastern Oklahoma 42, Southwestern Oklahoma 35 (2OT)

Division Overall North Division W-L Pct. W-L Pct. T1. Northeastern State 5-1 .833 6-5 .545 T1. East Central 5-1 .833 5-6 .455 T3. Eastern New Mexico 3-3 .500 5-6 .455 T3. Southwestern Okla. 3-3 .500 3-8 .273 T5. Southeastern Okla. 2-4 .333 3-8 .273 T5. A&M-Commerce 2-4 .333 3-8 .273 7. Central Oklahoma 1-5 .167 2-9 .182

Opponents

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at Eastern New Mexico 44, Texas A&M-Commerce 21 at Abilene Christian 65, Tarleton 3 West Texas A&M 37, at Angelo State 27 at East Central 23, Southwestern Oklahoma 0 Northeastern State 26, at Southeastern Oklahoma 24 Texas A&M-Kingsville 37, at Incarnate Word 9 Midwestern State 30, at Central Oklahoma 24

Lone Star Conference Football Standings

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at Northwestern State 17, Tarleton 14 at Abilene Christian 47, East Central 7 West Texas A&M 41, Southeastern Oklahoma 17 at Texas A&M-Kingsville 21, Texas A&M-Commerce 0 at Incarnate Word 42, Central Oklahoma 41 (OT) at Midwestern State 46, Southwestern Oklahoma 9

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2010 LSC WEEK-BY-WEEK RESULTS

2010 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Date

Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15

LSC South Offense

LSC South Defense

No Nominees No Nominees Nate Poppell, TAMUK Matt Romig, TAMUK Mitchell Gale, ACU Dekarai Pecikonis, ASU Delra Glover, TAMUK Trent Rios, UIW Chase Hooper, MSU Keidrick Jackson, MSU Kevin Washington, ACU Mitchell Gale, ACU Shad Baichtal, WTAMU Stephen Burton, WTAMU Josh Luck, TAMUK Saleem Hakim, Tarleton Delra Glover, TAMUK Taylor Harris, WTAMU Curtis Jefferson, WTAMU Jonathon Woodson, TAMUK Neiko Conway, MSU Daryl Richardson, ACU James Williams, ACU Josh Neiswander, ASU J. D. Corcoran, MSU

LSC South Special Teams

Jacob Rowe

No Nominees Darrell Cantu-Harkless, ACU Chris Jones, ACU Jose Martinez, MSU Morgan Lineberry, ACU Jacob Rowe, Tarleton Dekarai Pecikonis, ASU Christian Brom, TAMUK Christian Brom, TAMUK George Shambien, ASU Garrett Tidwell, ASU Sergio Castillo, WTAMU

Saleem Hakim

2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions â&#x20AC;˘ 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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2001, 2009 LSC Champions

2010 LSC Honors 2010 All-Lone Star Conference South Division Teams First Team

Offense: Mitchell Gale, Abilene Christian, QB; Kelvin Thompson, West Texas A&M, RB; Evan Robertson, Tarleton, RB; Emery Dudensing, Abilene Christian, FB; Edmund Gates, Abilene Christian, WR; Stephon Burton, West Texas A&M, WR; Tyson Williams, West Texas A&M, WR; David Little, Midwestern State; Ben Gibbs, Abilene Christian, TE; Royland Tubbs, Abilene Christian, OG; Hank Gilley, Midwestern State, OG; Amini Silatolu, Midwestern State, OT; Trevis Turner, Abilene Christian, OT; Matt Webber, Abilene Christian, C; Sergio Castillo, West Texas A&M, PK; Garrett Tidwell, Angelo State, RS. Defense: Marvin Jones, Abilene Christian, DT; Johnny Tivao, Texas A&M-Kingsville, DT; Aston Whiteside, Abilene Christian, DE; Fred Thompson, Abilene Christian, DE; Kyle Thomas, West Texas A&M, DE; Tressor Baptiste, Texas A&M-Kingsville, ILB; Kevin Washington, Abilene Christian, ILB; Shad Baichtol, West Texas A&M, OLB; Courtney Lane, Abilene Christian, OLB; Tae Lonnie Buchanan Evans, West Texas A&M, CB; Caleb Randolph, West Texas A&M; Corey Robertson, Texas A&M-Kingsville, S; Curtis Jefferson, West Texas A&M, S; Delra Glover, Texas A&M-Kingsville, S; George Shamblin, Angelo State, P; Dan Sherwood, West Texas A&M, DS.

Second Team Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Kyle Hopf

Offense: Zach Eskridge, Midwestern State, QB: Lester Bush, Midwestern State, RB; Jonathon Woodson, Texas A&MKingsville, RB; John Norcott, Angelo State, FB; Dakari Pecikonis, Angelo State, WR; Ryan Lincoln, Texas A&M-Kingsville, WR; Kendrick Johnson, Abilene Christian, WR; Brittan Golden, West Texas A&M, WR; Nate Bayless, Angelo State, TE: Colby Lowrie, Texas A&M-Kingsville, OG; Austin Sumrall, Angelo State, OG; Neal Tivis, Abilene Christian, OT; Trent Perkins, Texas A&M-Kingsville, OT; Hector Rodriguez, West Texas A&M, C; Christian Brom, Texas A&M-Kingsville, PK; Kendrick Johnson, Abilene Christian, RS. Defense: Donald Moore, Abilene Christian, DT; Dishon Robertson, West Texas A&M, DT; Jamaal Steamer, Tarleton, DE; Matt Romig, Texas A&M-Kingsville, DE; Marcus Sanders, Texas A&M-Kingsville, ILB; Kyle Voss, West Texas A&M, ILB; Austin McDaniel, Midwestern State, OLB; Brandon Mayes, Angelo State, OLB; James Williams, Abilene Christian, CB; Derrick Thomas II, Texas A&M-Kingsville, CB; Darien Williams, Abilene Christian S; Jordan Smith, West Texas A&M, S; Kendrick Matthews, Texas A&M-Kingsville, S; Mark Sprague, Abilene Christian, P; Derek Tesch, Texas A&M-Kingsville, DS.

Honorable Mention Marcus Phillips

Abilene Christian – Daryl Richardson, RB; Daryl Cantu-Harkless, RB; Josh Perez, OG; Morgan Lineberrry, PK; Eric Edwards, ILB; Bryson Lewis, OLB; LB Suggs, S; Richard Havins, S; Brent Schroeder, DS; Angelo State – Josh Neiswander, QB; Conner Cook, OT; Cody Smith, DT; Devin McDonald, DE; Austin Benson, ILB; Markeith JOnes, CB; Alvin Johnson, S; Avery Rigg, DS; Incarnate Word – Trent Rios, RB; Donald Geis, FB; Andrew Mocio, TE; Ty Warnasch, OG; Midwestern State – Ricki Gomez, OT; Bobby Parsons, C; Jose Martinez, PK; J.D. Corcoran, DT; Kevin Birdow, DE; ; Tarleton – Nick Stephens, QB; Bubba Wagner, OG; Mike Hernandez, C; Brandon Lowery, RS; Jacob Rowe, DE; Brandon Johnson, CB; Lonnie Buchanan, S; Texas A&M-Kingsville – Robert Armstrong, WR; Sherman Batiste, WR; Timothy Byerly, C; Arron Fisher, RS; Jonathon Woodson, RS; Dondi Cooks II, DT; West Texas A&M – Taylor Harris, QB; Isaiah Lewis, OG; Dan Sherwood, OT; Tommy Hampton, RS; Rashad Sanders, DE; Kevin McCluskey, OLB.

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

All-Academic Team

Kyle Piercefield

South Division – Zack Eskridge, QB; Midwestern State; Emery Dudensing, FB, Abilene Christian; Charles Segura, OG; Incarnate Word; Josh Neiswander, QB, Angelo State; Aaron Mullane, OL, West Texas A&M; Ryan Merryman, C, Angelo State; Dan Sherwood, OL, West Texas A&M; Curtis Jefferson, DB, West Texas A&M; John McSheffery, LB, West Texas A&M; Trent Rios, RB, Incarnate Word; Brandon Johnson, DB, Tarleton. South Division Academic Player of the Year – Zack Eskridge, QB, Midwestern State.

Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Tarleton Only: Charles Stermer, Matt Cole, Casey Page, Blake Wiest, Josh Martin, Sam Cole, Solomon Orr, Matt McBride.

2010 LSC YEARLY AWARD WINNERS South

Marcus Phillips 2009 Lone Star Conference South Division Linebacker of the Year

Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Royland Tubbs, ACU; Amini Silatolu, MSU Offensive Back of the Year: Mitchell Gale, ACU Receiver of the Year: Edmund Gates, ACU Defensive Lineman of the Year: Aston Whiteside, ACU Linebacker of the Year: Tressor Baptiste, TAMUK Defensive Back of the Year: Tae Evans, WTAMU Freshman of the Year: Daryl Cantu-Harkless, ACU Coach of the Year: Chris Thomsen, ACU

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Offensive Lineman of the Year: Carlos Savala, ECU Co- Offensive Back of the Year: Wes Wood, ENMU; Baylen Laury, SOSU Receiver of the Year: Trey McVey, NSU Defensive Lineman of the Year: Armonty Bryant, ECU Linebacker of the Year: Johnny Evans, NSU Defensive Back of the Year: Tillman Stevens, ENMU Freshman of the Year: Josh Birmingham, UCO Coach of the Year: Tim McCarty, ECU

2011 Tarleton Football

2010 LSC Stats Total Offense 1. West Texas A&M 2. Abilene Christian 3. Eastern New Mexico 4. Angelo State 10. Tarleton Passing Offense 1. West Texas A&M 2. Abilene Christian 3. Angelo State 4. Eastern New Mexico 9. Tarleton Rushing Offense 1. Midwestern State 2. Southeastern Oklahoma 3. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2. Abilene Christian 10. Tarleton

Plays 920 860 908 709 715

Rush 1273 1864 1415 1125 1238

Pass 5075 3810 3318 3086 2335

Total Avg. 6348 529.0 5674 472.8 4733 430.3 4211 421.1 3573 324.8

G Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. TDs Yards Avg. 12 390-634-19 61.5 40 5075 422.9 12 296-458-3 64.6 39 3810 317.5 10 249-422-7 59.0 28 3086 308.6 11 332-542-22 61.3 30 3318 301.6 11 180-59-15 50.1 13 2335 212.3 G 12 11 12 12 11

Plays 463 429 477 402 356

Yards 2553 1790 1867 1864 1238

YPC 5.5 4.2 3.9 4.6 3.5

TDs 30 15 24 18 15

YPG 212.8 162.7 155.6 155.3 112.5

G TDs 1PAT 2PAT FGs Saf. Pts. Avg. 12 65 56 1 24 0 520 43.3 12 68 67 0 9 0 504 42.0 11 49 45 1 13 0 380 34.5 10 47 38 3 5 1 345 34.5 11 29 26 0 12 0 236 21.5

Passing Defense 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2. Northeastern State 3. West Texas A&M 4. Central Oklahoma 8. Tarleton

G Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. TDs Yards Avg. 12 229-432-8 53.0 16 2341 195.1 11 206-370-10 55.7 15 2445 222.3 12 233-450-15 51.8 21 2778 231.5 11 211-366-12 57.7 27 2555 232.3 11 223-374-8 59.6 14 2649 240.8

Rushing Defense 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2. Abilene Christian 3. Midwestern State 4. Angelo State 9. Tarleton

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Scoring Defense 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2. Abilene Christian 3. Midwestern State 4. West Texas A&M 10. Tarleton

Plays 741 808 875 843 778

Plays 309 358 399 334 404

Rush 684 957 1540 1446 1581

Yards 684 957 1446 1210 1581

Pass 2341 2932 2778 3025 2649

YPC 2.2 2.7 3.6 3.6 3.9

Total 3025 3889 4318 4471 4230

Avg. 252.1 324.1 359.8 372.6 384.5

TDs YPG 6 57.0 8 79.8 16 120.5 17 121.0 27 143.7

G TDs 1PAT 2PAT FGs Saf. Pts. Avg. 12 25 25 0 25 1 192 16.0 12 35 28 1 35 0 258 21.5 12 37 34 1 37 1 287 23.9 12 40 30 0 40 0 315 26.2 11 45 42 2 17 1 369 33.5

Kick Returns: 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 23.9 yards per return; 2. Angelo State, 23.8 yards per return; 7. Tarleton, 19.8 yards per return. Punt Returns: 1. Abilene Christian, 16.6 yards per return; 2. Angelo State, 15.3 yards per return; 13. Tarleton, 5.4 yards per return. Punting: 1. Angelo State, 39.7 yards per punt; 2. Abilene Christian, 35.2 yards per punt; 4. Tarleton, 33.5 yards per punt. Turnover Margin: 1. Abilene Christian, 1.17; 2. Midwestern State, 0.58; 11. Tarleton, -0.45. Pass Efficiency: 1. Abilene Christian, 161.3; 2. West Texas A&M, 143.6; 11. Tarleton, 108.4. Pass Defense Efficiency: 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 107.0; 2. Eastern New Mexico, 109.5; 10. Tarleton, 127.2. Sacks By: 1. East Central, 33-201; 2. Abilene Christian, 31-236; 9. Tarleton, 17-93. Sacks Allowed: 1. Central Oklahoma, 5-33; 2. Angelo State, 6-41; 5. Tarleton, 18-132. Field Goals: 1. Midwestern State, 13-16, .812; T2. Abilene Christan, 24-33, .727; T2. Central Oklahoma, 8-11, .727; 5. Tarleton, 12-17, .706. Time of Possession: 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 34:25; 2. Incarnate Word, 33:52; 9. Tarleton, 29:05. PAT Kicking: T1. East Central, 28-28, 1.000; T1. Southwestern Oklahoma, 22-22, 1.000; 3. West Texas A&M, 67-68, .985; 6. Tarleton, 26-27, .963. Opponent 3rd-Down Conversion: 6. Tarleton, 59-161, .366. 4th-Down Conversion: 14. Tarleton, 8-21, .381. Opponent 4th-Down Conversion: 14. Tarleton, 16-20, .800

Att. 186 243 218 173 192

Yards YPC TD Avg. 1192 6.4 10 119.2 1250 5.1 18 113.6 888 4.1 8 80.7 1815 4.7 7 74.1 771 4.0 6 70.1

Passing 1. Taylor Harris, WTAMU 2. Wesley Wood, ENMU 3. Mitchell Gale, ACU 4. Josh Neiswander, ASU

G Comp.-Att.-Int. 12 370-595-18 11 331-541-22 12 276-425-3 10 247-1418-7

Total Offense 1. Taylor Harris, WTAMU 2. Wesley Wood, ENMU 3. Mitchell Gale, ACU 4. Josh Neiswander, ASU

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Receiving 1. Tyson Williams, WTAMU 2. Edmund Gates, ACU 3. Stephen Burton, WTAMU 4. Jessie Poku, ENMU 9. Jeken Frye, Tarleton

Plays 626 663 479 434

Rush -77 396 62 0

Pct. TDs Yards Avg. 62.2 38 4806 400.5 64.2 30 3313 301.2 64.9 38 3595 299.6 59.1 27 2983 298.3 Pass 4806 3313 3595 2983

Total 4729 3709 3657 2983

Avg. 394.1 337.2 304.8 298.3

G Rec. Yards TD Avg./C Avg. 11 96 1321 8 13.8 120.1 12 66 1182 13 17.9 98.5 12 70 1021 11 14.6 85.1 11 86 932 11 10.8 84.7 10 44 704 6 16.0 70.4

All-Purpose G Rush Rec. Returns 1. Baylen Laury, SOSU 10 1192 214 157 2. Josh Birmingham, UCO 11 1250 384 11 3. Trent Rios, UIW 11 888 183 561 4. Tyson Williams, WTAMU 11 0 1321 0 5. Jonathon Woodson, TAMUK 12 608 277 537

Total Avg. 1563 156.3 1645 149.5 1632 148.4 1321 120.1 1422 118.5

Kick Returns 1. Brandon Lowery, Tarleton 2. Garret Tidwell, ASU 3. Jonathon Woodson, TAMUK

G 11 10 12

Ret. 16 26 20

Yards 503 702 537

TDs 0 1 0

Avg. 31.4 28.1 26.9

Punt Returns 1. Garrett Tidwell, ASU 2. Kendrick Johnson, ACU 3. Nate Robinson, NSU

G 10 12 11

Ret. 12 19 23

Yards 210 268 258

TDs 2 1 0

Avg. 17.5 14.1 11.2

Punting 1. George Shamblin, ASU 2. Cody Lenz, NSU 8. Jerry Owens, Tarleton

G Punts Yards Avg. 10 44 1909 43.4 11 57 2358 41.4 11 55 2029 36.9

Scoring 1. Josh Birmingham, UCO 2. Morgan Lineberry, ACU 3. Taylor Cannon, ENMU

G TDs PATs FGs Points PPG 11 21 0 0 126 11.5 11 0 48 21 111 10.1 11 0 45 13 84 7.6

Field Goals 1. Morgan Lineberry, ACU 2. Drew Patton, NSU 3. Taylor Cannon, ENMU 4. Christian Brom, TAMUK

G 11 10 11 12

FG 21 12 13 14

FGA 30 17 18 20

Pct. 70.0 70.6 72.2 70.0

FG/G 1.91 1.20 1.18 1.17

PAT Kicking: T1. Matt Berrey, ECU, 28-28, 100.0; T1. Colton Rainey, SWOSU, 22-22, 100.0; 3. Sergio Castillo, WTAMU, 56-57, 98.2; 4. Taylor Cannon, ENMU, 45-46, 97.8. Field Goal Percentage: 1. Jose Martinez, MSU, 12-15, .800; 2. Taylor Cannon, ENMU, 13-18, .722; 3. Drew Patton, NSU, 12-17; .706. Interceptions: T1. Dontae Smith, ECU, 0.55 per game; T1. Tillman Stevens, ENMU, 0.55 per game; 3. Eric Walker, SOSU, 0.50 per game. Tackles: 1. Tillman Stevens, ENMU, 11.1 per game; 2. Curtis Jackson, ENMU, 9.8 per game; 3. Nathan Uland, ENMU, 9.1 per game; T4. Damian Perkins, Tarleton, 9.0 per game; 11. Brandon Johnson, Tarleton, 7.8 per game; 24. Terrence Henry, Tarleton, 6.2 per game; T31. Cassius Bradley, Tarleton, 5.8 per game. Tackles for Loss: 1. Shad Baichtal, WTAMU, 1.83 per game; 2. Armonty Bryant, ECU, 1.73 per game; 3. Matt Kalish, ENMU, 1.41 per game; 9. Jamaal Steamer, Tarleton, 1.05 per game. Sacks: 1. Armonty Bryant, ECU, 1.23 per game; 2. Shad Baichtal, WTAMU, 0.83 per game; 3. Matt Kalisch, ENMU, 0.86 per game; 5. Jamaal Steamer, Tarleton, 0.59 per game. Passes Defended: 1. Tae Evans, WTAMU, 1.67 per game; 2. Rodney Mitchell, ENMU, 1.50 per game; 3. Tavius Bigelow, ENMU, 1.44 per game; T11. Brandon

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Total Defense 1. Texas A&M-Kingsville 2. Abilene Christian 3. West Texas A&M 4. Midwestern State 5. Tarleton

Rushing 1. Baylen Laury, SOSU 2. Josh Birmingham, UCO 3. Trent Rios, UIW 4. Marcus Graham, TAMUC 5. Evan Robertson, Tarleton

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Scoring Offense 1. Abilene Christian 2. West Texas A&M 3. Eastern New Mexico 4. Angelo State T11. Tarleton

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2011 Tarleton Football Game 1 | September 2, 2010 Memorial Stadium | 5,824 | Stephenville

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Texans drop first game of season, 31-23 STEPHENVILLE – For the first time since the 2002 season, the Northeastern State RiverHawks won their first game of the year to spoil the Tarleton Texans’ home opener, 31-23. The loss was Tarleton’s first season opening defeat since the 2006 season, and it was the first Lone Star Conference crossover victory for the RiverHawks since the 2002 season when NSU defeated Tarleton. Despite outgaining the visitors by almost double the yards, the Texans failed to get onto the scoreboard enough to get the victory. Tarleton gained 463 yards, including 328 through the air and 135 on the ground while holding the RiverHawks to just 287 total yards, including 94 on the ground and 193 yards passing. Tarleton’s first two drives ended in a missed field goal (33 yards) and an interception. The RiverHawks scored the first 14 points of the game with two field goals of 44 and 29 yards by Drew Patton. The second field goal was set up by an interception by the visitors’ Trey McVay on a pass from Stephens. McVay then hit Daryn Alves for a 14-yard pass with 2:31 left in the first half to give the visitors the 14-point advantage. Tarleton scored on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Nick Stephens to Devon Gray with 26 seconds left in the half to give cut the lead to seven heading into the break. The RiverHawks added to their lead with a one-yard run just 1:21 into the second half to make it 24-7. However, the Texans scored the next 10 points. Jeken Frye caught a 48-yard pass from Stephens before Wiest had a 39-yard field goal to make it 24-16 with 7:02 on the clock. On the ensuing kickoff, Nate Robinson returned the ball 95 yards to the endzone. Patton’s kick made it 31-16 after 16 seconds ran off the clock. Tarleton’s Frye then caught a 60-yard pass from Aaron Doyle to score the Texans’ final points. Wiest kicked the point after to give the game its final total, 31-23. Stephens threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns and was 19-of-40. Most of the missed throws were actually dropped passes by the Texan wide receivers. Frye led the Texans in receiving with 11 receptions for 215 yards and both receiving touchdowns for Tarleton’s fourth-best receiving game all-time. Evan Robertson ran the ball 16 times for 76 yards. Brandon Johnson and Terrence Henry led the team with 10 tackles each. Jamaal Steamer led the team with three and a half tackles for a loss of minus-14 yards, including one and half sacks for minus-nine yards. The Texan defense had 10 tackles for a loss of minus-33 yards total, including three sacks for minus-19 yards. Kenny Davis was 12-of-26 for 180 yards for NSU while McVay had three catches for 89 yards and a score. Prince McKinney had 12 carries for 55 yards to lead the visitors. The NSU defense was led by Chris Myers with 13 total tackles, including one tackle for a loss of minus-two yards. The RiverHawks had six tackles for a loss of minus-31 yards, including two sacks for a loss of minus-15 yards.

Scoring Summary Team Qtr Time NSU 1st 10:45 NSU 2nd 13:11 NSU 2nd 02:31 TARLETON 2nd 00:26 NSU 3rd 06:39 NSU 4th 13:39 TARLETON 4th 12:55 TARLETON 4th 07:02 NSU 4th 06:46 TARLETON 4th 06:08

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP Drew Patton 44 yd field goal 10-51 4:15 Drew Patton 29 yd field goal 10-33 4:21 McVay 14 yd pass from Alves Whitlow pass 11-80 3:46 Gray 19 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick 9-80 2:05 Drew Patton 32 yd field goal 8-41 2:08 Kenny Davis 1 yd run Drew Patton kick 6-41 2:05 Frye 48 yd pass from Stephens Stephens rush failed 4-62 0:39 Blake Wiest 39 yd field goal 12-45 4:04 Nate Robinson 95 yd kickoff return Drew Patton kick Frye 60 yd pass from Doyle Blake Wiest kick 2-75 0:32

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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NSU Tarleton 14 22 37-94 31-135 193 328 14-29-0 22-47-1 66-287 78-463 0-0 0-0 1- -2 2-4 4-132 6-67 1-37 0-0 5-45.2 4-37.5 1-0 1-0 7-57 6-50 29:10 30:50 6 of 17 6 of 18 2 of 3 2 of 4 5-5 2-3 2-15 3-19

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Rushing P. McKinney Josh Lewis Daryn Alves Kenny Davis Chris Davis TEAM Woody Wilson Totals...

No Gain Loss Net TD 12 60 5 55 0 6 30 2 28 0 3 16 0 16 0 9 15 11 4 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 4 -4 0 4 5 12 -7 0 37 128 34 94 1

Lg Avg 26 4.6 11 4.7 6 5.3 8 0.4 2 2.0 0 -2.0 4 -1.8 26 2.5

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Kenny Davis 12-26-0 180 0 43 1 Daryn Alves 1-1-0 14 1 14 0 Anthony Moody 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 Prince McKinney 1-1-0 -1 0 0 0 Woody Wilson 0-0-0 0 0 0 2 Totals... 14-29-0 193 1 43 3 Receiving No. Yds TD Long Trey McVay 3 89 1 43 Daryn Alves 3 23 0 17 K. McKellum 3 12 0 4 Prince McKinney 2 8 0 9 Kyle Beam 1 31 0 31 Logan Cawyer 1 21 0 21 Nick Whitlow 1 9 0 9 Totals... 14 193 1 43 Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Cody Lenz 5 226 45.2 61 1 Totals... 5 226 45.2 61 1 Field goal attempts Drew Patton 1st 10:45 44 yds Good Drew Patton 2nd 13:11 29 yds Good Drew Patton 3rd 06:39 32 yds Good FUMBLES: Trey McVay 1-0

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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 16 82 6 76 0 Nick Stephens 8 49 15 34 0 Aaron Doyle 2 18 0 18 0 Jerome Regal 4 13 0 13 0 Paul Mansfield 1 0 6 -6 0 Totals... 31 162 27 135 0

Lg Avg 18 4.8 16 4.2 15 9.0 7 3.2 0 -6.0 18 4.4

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 19-40-1 255 2 48 2 Aaron Doyle 3-7-0 73 1 60 0 Totals... 22-47-1 328 3 60 2 Receiving Jeken Frye Devon Gray A. Buckingham Bradley Peschke Will Randle Jerome Regal Evan Robertson Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 11 215 2 60 4 45 1 19 2 34 0 18 2 21 0 11 1 11 0 11 1 6 0 6 1 -4 0 0 22 328 3 60

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Jerry Owens 4 150 37.5 44 1 Totals... 4 150 37.5 44 1 Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 07:10 33 yds Missed Blake Wiest 4th 07:02 39 yds Good FUMBLES: Jamal Mays 1-0.

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Texans fall in Oklahoma, 37-21

Bronchos vs Tarleton State Texans September 11, 2010 • 7 p.m. Wantland Stadium

Tarleton UCO 16 22 31-122 43-143 173 190 14-26-1 19-24-1 57-295 67-333 0-0 0-0 2-39 1-5 6-87 3-66 1-0 1-32 6-32.3 5-29.4 2-1 0-0 11-116 8-63 27:57 32:03 5 of 13 7 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0 2-3 5-5 0-0 0-0

Receiving No. Yds TD Long Jeken Frye 6 103 1 35 A. Buckingham 3 42 0 20 Devon Gray 2 3 0 7 Robert Payne 1 19 0 19 Bradley Peschke 1 4 0 4 Evan Robertson 1 2 0 2 Totals... 14 173 1 35 Punting Jerry Owens Totals... 1

No. Yds Avg Long In20 6 194 32.3 52 1 6 194 32.3 52

Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 05:35 Blake Wiest 2nd 00:00

33 yds 47 yds

Missed Missed

FUMBLES: Brandon Lowery 1-0; Will Randle 1-1.

Central Oklahoma Rushing J. Birmingham T. Branch E. Sharp TEAM Totals... Passing E. Sharp Totals... Receiving M. Jackson J. Birmingham D. Davis D. Morrell T. Holland B. Booker Totals...

No Gain Loss Net TD 26 113 16 97 2 9 27 0 27 0 6 25 0 25 1 2 0 6 -6 0 43 165 22 143 3

Lg Avg 25 3.7 6 3.0 7 4.2 0 -3.0 25 3.3

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 19-24-1 190 2 30 0 19-24-1 190 2 30 0 No. Yds TD Long 7 53 0 30 5 46 0 20 3 49 2 29 2 21 0 11 1 21 0 21 1 0 0 0 19 190 2 30

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 L. Greve 5 147 29.4 36 0 Totals... 5 147 29.4 36 0 Field goal attempts C. Robbs 1st 10:06 25 yds Good FUMBLES: None.

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Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP TARLETON NSU C. Robbs 25 yd field goal 12-52 4:54 0 3 J. Birmingham 1 yd run C. Robbs kick 11-77 5:03 0 10 Evan Robertson 3 yd run Blake Wiest kick 9-74 3:47 7 10 D. Davis 29 yd pass from E. Sharp C. Robbs kick 4-40 1:22 7 17 Frye 35 yd pass from Doyle Jerry Owens kick 2-67 0:36 14 17 D. Davis 10 yd pass from E. Sharp C. Robbs kick 9-67 3:34 14 24 Jerome Regal 1 yd run Jerry Owens kick 11-81 5:38 21 24 E. Sharp 2 yd run C. Robbs kick 5-39 2:13 21 31 J. Birmingham 25 yd run C. Robbs rush failed 3-20 1:04 21 37

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 14-26-1 173 1 35 0 14-26-1 173 1 35 0

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Scoring Summary

Team Qtr Time UCO 1st 10:06 UCO 2nd 06:15 TARLETON 2nd 02:28 UCO 3rd 11:27 TARLETON 3rd 06:52 UCO 3rd 03:12 TARLETON 4th 12:27 UCO 4th 10:05 UCO 4th 01:24

Passing Aaron Doyle Totals...

Lg Avg 24 6.4 11 3.1 5 2.0 6 3.5 24 3.9

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EDMOND , Okla. – Penalties and missed opportunities downed the Tarleton Texan football team in Edmond, Okla. Saturday as the Texans fell 37-21 at Central Oklahoma. Tarleton had 11 penalties for 116 yards, and several of those extended UCO drives. Tarleton also had turnovers and special team problems – including two missed field goals and two very short punts. Tarleton turned the ball over three times with two interceptions thrown and a fumble. The Tarleton kickoff that started the game was kicked out of bounds and gave the Bronchos the ball at their own 40-yardline. Twelve plays and 52 yards later, Chris Robbs hit a 25-yard field goal to give the home team a 3-0 lead with 10:06 left in the first quarter. The Texans were forced to punt on their first offensive series before Matt Knicky intercepted the ball on the at the UCO 23-yardline. The offense stalled, and Blake Wiest missed a 33-yard field goal attempt. The two teams traded series before UCO scored again on a one-yard run by Josh Birmingham with 6:15 left in the first half. Robbs’ kick attempt was good, and the Bronchos led 10-0. The Texans took the ensuing drive 74 yards on nine plays as Robertson scored on a three-yard rush with 2:28 left in the half. Wiest’s extra point was good to make it 10-7 UCO. Tarleton’s defense then held strong and got the ball back to the purple and white offense with 39 seconds left on the clock. The Texans got a first down and moved the ball to the UCO 30-yardline, but they were forced to kick on a fourth down with just three seconds left. Wiest missed the 47-yard attempt wide right, and the Bronchos led 10-7 at the half. The Texans were stopped on the opening drive of the second half, and a four-yard punt gave the Bronchos the ball at the Texans’ 40. Four plays later, Ethan Sharp hit Dolphin Davis for a 29-yard touchdown pass. The extra point was good to give the home team a 17-7 lead with 11:27 left in the third quarter. Doyle found Jeken Frye for a 35-yard touchdown at 6:52 in the third quarter. Jerry Owens had the extra point for Tarleton to cut the lead to 17-14 in just two plays that stretched over 67 yards. UCO then scored to make it 24-14 with 3:12 left in the third quarter. Sharp found Davis for a 10-yard touchdown pass, and Robbs hit the extra point to close a nine-play, 67-yard drive that took 3:12 off the clock. Regal punched the ball in from one yard out with 12:27 left in the fourth quarter. Owens’ kick was good. The drive took 11 plays and 81 yards. A personal foul on the extra point forced Tarleton to kick the ensuing kickoff from the 15, and the Bronchos started from the Tarleton 30 after the return and a face mask. Sharp rushed into the endzone from two yards out with 10:05 on the clock to extend the lead. Robbs added the extra point to make it 31-21. The drive was five plays and 39 yards long as the Texans helped move the ball with two penalties. An interception by UCO’s C Pennon was returned 32 yards to the Tarleton 20-yardline. Three plays later, Birmingham scored from 25 yards out. The PAT was missed, but the Texans trailed 37-21 with 1:24 left in the contest. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against UCO had the Bronchos kick from their own 15, and Will Randle fumbled the ball. The Bronchos recovered on the Tarleton 37 and ran out the clock. The Texans gained 295 yards of total offense with 122 yards on the ground and 173 yards through the air while the defense allowed 333 total yards, including 143 yards rushing and 165 yards passing. The Texans had 16 first downs to the Bronchos’ 22 and UCO led in time of possession 32:03 to 27:57. Robertson led the Texans in rushing with 10 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown while Regal had 12 carries for 37 yards and a score. Doyle had seven carries for 14 yards. Doyle ended the game 14-of-26 for 173 yards and a touchdown and interception. Frye had six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown while Arthur Buckingham had three catches for 42 yards. Terrence Henry led the defense with 12 total stops, including three solo and nine assisted tackles while Damian Perkins was second with one solo and nine assisted tackles for 10 total stops. The Texans had six tackles for a loss of minus-16 yards, but no sacks. Birmingham led the Bronchos with 26 carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns while Sharp was 19-of-24 for 190 yards and two scores. He threw one interception. M. Jackson had seven receptions for 53 yards to lead the home team while Birmingham had five catches for 46 yards. K. Wallace had 10 tackles to lead the Bronchos who had just three tackles for a loss of minus-eight yard as a team with no sacks. UCO did have six pass breakups.

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 10 64 0 64 1 Jerome Regal 12 42 5 37 1 Aaron Doyle 7 15 1 14 0 Brandon Lowery 2 7 0 7 0 Totals... 31 128 6 122 2

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Texans come up short at Northwestern St., 17-14 NATCHITOCHES, La. – The Tarleton Texans put up a strong fight and looked better than they have all season from beginning to end, but the visitors fell just short of pulling off an upset over NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Northwestern State (La.) Saturday in Natchitoches, La., 17-14. The Texans (0-3) pulled within three in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, and the defense had the home team set up for a third down in their own territory, but a 34-yard pass sealed the win for the Demons. Tarleton falls to 0-3 on the season for the first time since 2006, though the Texans finished that season as co-champions of the Lone Star Conference South Division. The Texans should have tied the game at 14 in the third quarter, but a “holding” penalty pushed the ball back, and the drive eventually stalled. Penalties again hurt the Texans as Tarleton was flagged 14 times for 119 yards. NSU was also called for 14 penalties for 140 yards, and five of those came in the fourth quarter. The Demons took their first drive and went 88 yards on seven plays to score the game’s first touchdown in just 2:44. T.C. Henry caught an eight-yard pass from Paul Harris, and John Shaughnessy’s kick made 7-0 with 12:16 on the clock. Tarleton’s Saleem Hakim took the ensuing kickoff return to the Tarleton 42-yardline, but a block in the back pushed the Texans back to their own 32-yardline. Tarleton then took the ball 68 yards on 12 plays to score. Jeken Frye caught a three-yard pass from Aaron Doyle to close a drive that took 6:26, and Blake Wiest’s kick tied the score at seven with 5:40 on the clock. With 14:10 on the clock the Demons’ Sterling Endsley punched the ball in from one yard out to close an eight-play, 59-yard drive. The extra point was good, and the home team led 14-7. The Texans then drove the ball 34 yards on 10 plays and converted a fourth-and-one to keep the drive alive, but a bad spot on a rush by Jerome Regal at the NSU 14 on a third-and-one. Regal was then stopped on fourth down, and Tarleton turned the ball over on downs with 3:14 left in the half. Tarleton’s Blair Johnson intercepted a pass at the Texan 42-yardline, but the Demons’ defense forced a three-and-out by the Texans. With five seconds on the clock, NSU took a knee, heading into the locker room with a 14-7 lead. A complete pass and a fumble by a Demon in the second quarter was recovered by Perkins, but the officials said the ball was fumbled out-of-bounds. At the break, NSU was outgaining the visitors 178 to 127 in total offense. The Demons had 61 yards rushing and 117 yards passing to 68 yards rushing by the Texans and 59 yards passing. Tarleton got the ball to open the second half, and five plays later, Doyle kept the ball for a 65-yard touchdown that was then called back for a holding penalty by Shawn Wyatt who was on the opposite side of the action. With 9:05 left in the third quarter, the Demons tried a fake field goal, but Tarleton’s Devin Figures was not fooled, and he stopped the trick play behind the line of scrimmage. A pass interference call moved the Texans to their own 43-yardline, but the offense stalled and was forced to punt the ball. The two teams traded possessions, including back-to-back fumbles before Shaughnessy hit a 44-yard field goal at 8:37 to close a seven-play, 31-yard drive that took 3:15 off the clock. The Texan defense forced a punt and took over at 4:06, and the offense drove 74 yards on 10 plays in 2:37. A pass interception gave the Texans the ball at the NSU 14-yardline, and three plays later, Doyle punched it in from five yards out. Wiest hit the extra point to make it 17-14 with 1:29 on the clock. Jerry Owens kicked off 54 yards to the NSU 16 and a return of three yards was stopped by Brandon Johnson for the Texans. Tarleton forced a third and four at the NSU 25, but Harris connected with Brant Legendre for a 35-yard pass to seal the victory for the Demons. The win ended the Demons’ 15-game losing streak as NSU improved to 1-2 and handed head coach Bradley Dale Peveto his first victory at the helm of the Demons. Tarleton finished with 246 total yards of offense, including 143 yards in the air and 103 yards on the ground. The Demons rushed for 129 yards and passed for 225 for a total of 354 yards of offense Saturday. Tarleton had the ball for 32:41 while NSU controlled the ball for 26:19.custompages/FBStats/FB2010/fb091810.htm Evan Roberston led the team with 24 carries for 94 yards while Frye had four receptions for 51 yards. Clark Renfro had four catches for 31 yards. Doyle passed for 143 yards and a touchdown while going 16-for-35. Lonnie Buchanan led the team with 11 tackles, including six solo and five assisted tackles with a fumble recovery. Tarleton had seven tackles for a loss of minus-23 yards, including two sacks for minus-12 yards. NSU was led by Paul Harris with 208 yards passing and a score. He was 15-of-23 with an interception. Endsley had 12 carries for 50 yards and a touchdown while Bradley Brown led the team in receptions with three for 41 yards. Jake Bryan also had three catches, his for 31 yards. Derek Rose led the home team with nine total tackles, including four solo and five assisted stops. The Demons had no sacks.

Scoring Summary Team Qtr Time NWLA 1st 12:16 TARLETON 1st 05:40 NWLA 2nd 14:10 NWLA 4th 08:37 TARLETON 4th 01:29

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards Henry, T.C. 8 yd pass from Harris Shaughnessy, Jo kick 7-88 Jeken Frye 3 yd pass from Doyle Blake Wiest kick 12-68 Endsley, Sterli 1 yd run Shaughnessy, Jo kick 8-59 Shaughnessy, Jo 44 yd field goal 7-31 Aaron Doyle 5 yd run Blake Wiest kick 10-74

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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TOP TARLETON NSU 2:44 0 7 6:26 7 7 2:30 7 14 3:15 7 17 2:37 14 17

Tarleton NSU 17 17 33-103 39-129 143 225 16-35-0 16-26-1 68-246 65-354 0-0 0-0 2-3 1-0 4-66 3-13 1-0 0-0 7-36.1 5-29.6 1-1 2-1 14-119 14-140 32:41 26:19 3 of 14 5 of 13 2 of 4 0 of 1 2-3 2-2 2-12 0-0

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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 24 98 4 94 0 Jerome Regal 4 7 1 6 0 Aaron Doyle 5 9 6 3 1 Totals... 33 114 11 103 1 Passing Aaron Doyle Totals...

Lg Avg 22 3.9 5 1.5 5 0.6 22 3.1

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 16-35-0 143 1 26 0 16-35-0 143 1 26 0

Receiving No. Yds TD Long Jeken Frye 4 51 1 26 Clark Renfro 4 31 0 11 Evan Robertson 3 19 0 10 Saalim Hakim 2 19 0 11 Devon Gray 2 13 0 7 Bradley Peschke 1 10 0 10 Totals... 16 143 1 26 Punting Jerry Owens Totals...

No. Yds Avg Long In20 7 253 36.1 42 2 7 253 36.1 42 2

Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: Evan Robertson 1-1.

Northwestern State

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Endsley, Sterli 12 53 3 50 1 Morris, Rumeall 4 33 0 33 0 Riley, Sidney 9 28 2 26 0 Henry, T.C. 2 22 0 22 0 Brown, Bradley 2 18 0 18 0 Harris, Paul 4 12 16 -4 0 TEAM 4 0 5 -5 0 Shaughnessy, Jo 1 0 5 -5 0 Wolfe, Tyler 1 0 6 -6 0 Totals... 39 166 37 129 1 Passing Harris, Paul Wolfe, Tyler Totals... Receiving Brown, Bradley Bryan, Jake Legendre, Brant Morris, Rumeall Endsley, Sterli Aldredge, Justi Swanson, James Henry, T.C. Reese, Adrian Totals...

Lg Avg 25 4.2 13 8.2 10 2.9 22 11.0 13 9.0 12 -1.0 0 -1.2 0 -5.0 0 -6.0 25 3.3

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 15-23-1 208 1 35 1 1-3-0 17 0 17 1 16-26-1 225 1 35 2 No. Yds TD Long 3 41 0 23 3 31 0 12 2 51 0 35 2 29 0 19 2 23 0 12 1 21 0 21 1 17 0 17 1 8 1 8 1 4 0 4 16 225 1 35

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Russo, Bradley 5 148 29.6 36 1 Totals... 5 148 29.6 36 1 Field goal attempts Shaughnessy, Jo 4th 08:37 44 yds Good FUMBLES: Riley, Sidney 1-1; Harris, Paul 1-0.

2011 Tarleton Football Game 4 | Sept. 25, 2010 Shotwell Stadium | 7,836 | Abilene

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Texans slammed by No. 5 ACU in South Opener

Tarleton ACU 15 27 31-60 27-169 136 357 14-29-2 27-41-0 60-196 68-526 0-0 0-0 2-19 5-111-1 10-168 2-22 0-0 2-84-1 8-39.6 9-32.7 3-2 0-0 8-64 9-94 30:53 29:07 3 of 13 4 of 11 0 of 1 1 of 1 1-1 7-8 0-0 4-35

Receiving No. Yds TD Long Clark Renfro 3 33 0 21 Jeken Frye 3 32 0 19 Devon Gray 3 26 0 13 Paul Mansfield 1 19 0 19 Evan Robertson 1 11 0 11 Jamal Mays 1 6 0 6 Tanner Maher 1 5 0 5 Robert Payne 1 4 0 4 Totals... 14 136 0 21 Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Jerry Owens 8 317 39.6 49 1 Totals... 8 317 39.6 49 1 Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 07:17 29 yds Good FUMBLES: Jamal Mays 1-0; Trayveon Davis 1-1; Saalim Hakim 1-1.

Abilene Christian

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg D.C.-Harkless 8 69 3 66 2 42 8.2 C. West 7 55 0 55 1 15 7.9 J. Morgan 9 48 4 44 1 24 4.9 K. Johnson 1 5 0 5 0 5 5.0 TEAM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 T. Gabriel 1 0 1 -1 0 0 -1.0 Totals... 27 177 8 169 4 42 6.3 Passing M. Gale G. Harrell Totals... Receiving K. Johnson E. Gates R. Radway B. Gibbs D.C.-Harkless T. Gabriel E. Dudensing D. Hogg H. Jackson Totals...

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 25-38-0 344 2 52 0 2-3-0 13 0 7 0 27-41-0 357 2 52 0 No. Yds TD Long 6 80 0 18 5 91 0 52 4 63 0 21 3 43 2 36 3 26 0 17 2 33 0 20 2 8 0 7 1 7 0 7 1 6 0 6 27 357 2 52

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 M. Sprague 3 98 32.7 41 1 Totals... 3 98 32.7 41 1 Field goal attempts M. Lineberry 1st 13:20 38 yds Good M. Lineberry 2nd 00:40 31 yds Good M. Lineberry 3rd 10:07 27 yds Good FUMBLES: None.

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Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP TARLETON ACU M. Lineberry 38 yd field goal 4--5 1:40 0 3 Blake Wiest 29 yd field goal 11-69 6:03 3 3 A. Whiteside 58 yd INT return M. Lineberry kick 3 10 D.C.-Harkless 2 yd run M. Lineberry kick 6-92 2:40 3 17 B. Gibbs 36 yd pass from M. Gale M. Lineberry kick 4-52 0:40 3 24 M. Lineberry 31 yd field goal 9-52 1:06 3 27 D.C.-Harkless 42 yd run M. Lineberry kick 2-61 0:30 3 34 M. Lineberry 27 yd field goal 9-63 2:36 3 37 B. Gibbs 4 yd pass from M. Gale M. Lineberry kick 10-85 4:58 3 44 C. West 14 yd run M. Lineberry kick 1-14 0:07 3 51 J. Morgan 6 yd run M. Lineberry kick 10-53 6:40 3 58 T. Gabriel 80 yd punt return M. Lineberry kick 3 65

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 5-16-1 43 0 19 1 9-13-1 93 0 21 3 14-29-2 136 0 21 4

Opponents

Scoring Summary Team Qtr Time ACU 1st 13:20 TARLETON 1st 07:17 ACU 1st 01:52 ACU 2nd 07:27 ACU 2nd 02:21 ACU 2nd 00:40 ACU 3rd 14:30 ACU 3rd 10:07 ACU 3rd 02:55 ACU 3rd 01:49 ACU 4th 07:11 ACU 4th 04:40

Passing Casey Page Aaron Doyle Totals...

Lg Avg 23 3.4 11 2.8 11 11.0 12 2.0 0 -3.0 7 -4.4 23 1.9

Texan Football

ABILENE – Two early turnovers by the Texans jumpstarted No. 5 Abilene Christian as the Wildcats handed the Texans its worst loss in the program’s history on Saturday in Abilene,65-3. The Texans, who fell to 0-4 and 0-1 in the Lone Star Conference South Division, also suffered several major injuries during the game, including senior safety Lonnie Buchanan and redshirt freshman Aaron Doyle. The loss to Doyle put the Texans playing their third-string quarterback, Casey Page, for the final 32 minutes of the contest. On the opening kickoff, Tarleton fumbled the return, and four plays later, the Wildcats’ Morgan Lineberry hit a 38-yard field goal to give the home team a 3-0 lead. Tarleton drove the field 69 yards on 11 plays, and even had a first and goal at the two, but the purple and white was forced to tie the game with a Blake Wiest 29-yard field goal. The Texans’ starting quarterback Aaron Doyle then threw an ill-advised interception that was tipped and caught by Aston Whiteside, and the Wildcat junior returned the ball 58 yards to score. The Lineberry point after attempt put the Wildcats ahead 10-3. ACU added to its total when D.C. Harkless punched it in from two yards away. The extra point made it 17-3 with 7:27 left in the second quarter to cap a six-play, 92-yard drive. Ben Gibbs then caught a pass over the middle, and the tight end avoided two Texan tackles to fall backwards into the endzone for a touchdown pass from Mitchell Gale to close a four-play, 52-yard drive. The PAT gave the Wildcats a 24-3 lead with 2:21 left in the first half. The Texans were then forced on another three-and-out, and ACU drove 52 yards on nine plays and scored the last points of the half with a 31-yard field goal with 40 seconds left in the second quarter. The home team led 27-3 at the break. ACU got the ball back to start the second half, and Harkless scored two plays later on a 42-yard touchdown run. The PAT made it 34-3 with just 30 seconds gone off the clock. The next drive for the Wildcats increased the lead to 34 points after a 27-yard field goal by Lineberry with 10:07 left in the third quarter. ACU led 37-3. Gibbs then caught a four-yard pass from Gale with 2:55 left in the third quarter to end a 10-play, 85-yard drive that took 4:58 off the clock. Lineberry’s kick made it 44-3. Page then threw an interception to on a third-and-10 from the Texans’ 20, and Darien Williams intercepted the pass at the 40 and returned it 26 yards to the Tarleton 14. Charcandrick West then ran the ball in from 14 yards out on the first play from the line of scrimmage, and the kick made it 51-3. The Texan defense forced a punt from the Wildcat 36-yardline, and the ball took a Texan bounce, but it hit a Tarleton player and was recovered by the Wildcats. Ten plays and 53 yards later, the Wildcats’ Josh Morgan rushed the ball in from six yards out. Lineberry’s kick made it 58-3. Tarleton went three and out and was forced to punt. Spencer Covey returned the punt 80 yards for the final touchdown of the game. The extra point by Lineberry made it 65-3. The Texans gained 196 yards Saturday, including 60 rushing yards and 136 passing yards while the Wildcats totaled 526 yards, including 169 yards on the ground and 357 yards passing. Evan Robertson rushed 16 times for 54 yards to lead Tarleton. Doyle was nine-of-13 for 93 yards with an interception while Page was five-of-16 for an interception. Clark Renfro had three catches for 33 yards to lead the team while Jeken Frye was second with three receptions for 32 yards. Brandon Johnson, who was named to the 2010 Allstate/American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team earlier this week, led the team with tackles, including eight solo and two assisted stops. Tarleton had six tackles for a loss of minus-eight yards. Harkless led the home team with eight carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Gale was 25-of-38 for 344 yards and two touchdowns while backup Clark Harrell was two-for-three for 13 yards. Johnson had six catches for 80 yards while Gibbs had three catches for two scores to lead the receivers in scoring. Kevin Washington led the Wildcats with five solo and seven assisted tackles for a total of 12. ACU recorded five sacks for minus-35 yards as part of the 17 tackles for loss for minus-56 yards.

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 16 69 15 54 0 Robert Payne 5 15 1 14 0 Jamal Mays 1 11 0 11 0 Casey Page 3 14 8 6 0 Brandon Lowery 1 0 3 -3 0 Aaron Doyle 5 7 29 -22 0 Totals... 31 116 56 60 0

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2011 Tarleton Football Game 5 | October 2, 2010 Memorial Stadium | 6,832 | Stephenville

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Texans claim big win over Angelo State STEPHENVILLE – It was a special night in Memorial Stadium on the campus of Tarleton State University as the Tarleton Texans claimed their first win of the 2010 season Saturday with a come-from-behind 37-34 victory over Angelo State for Family Weekend. On a night when the Texans honored the family of fallen teammate Zach Shaver, Tarleton head coach Cary Fowler waited longer than he anticipated for his first career victory, but the first-year skipper was quick to turn the attention. And it was Shaver’s best friend Cole Vitolo who forced a Ram fumble inside their own five-yardline that led to the Texans being able to run out most of the clock to end the game with a win. The Texans had trouble on special teams with a couple of blunders, but one bright spot was Jacob Rowe who blocked a field goal in the first quarter and another in the fourth. The Texans scored 17 of the first 24 points, but the Rams outscored the Texans 20-0 over the next quarter to take a 27-17 lead. Tarleton struck first on a 14-play, 87-yard drive that took 7:36 when Evan Robertson took a sweep left around the corner to put the Texans in the endzone and give the purple and white their first lead of the season. Blake Wiest added the extra point to make it 7-0. The Texans then added to the score with a 24-yard field goal with 1:58 left in the first quarter. The Texans got the ball after Rowe blocked his first field goal of the evening, this one from 36 yards out. Deshaun Phillips picked up the ball and returned it to the Angelo two-yardline. The field goal came four plays later to give Tarleton the 10-0 advantage. ASU then scored on a Dakarai Pecikonis 10-yard run with 1:37 on the clock that was set up by an 80-yard kickoff return by Garrett Tidwell to the Tarleton 10-yardline. Ryan Smith added the extra point to cut the lead to three. The Texans responded with a an eight-play, 71-yard drive that was capped with a 15-yard pass from Nick Stephens to Devon Gray in the endzone. Wiest’s kick made it 17-7 in favor of the home team. The Tarleton defense forced a punt with 7:54 left in the first half, but Matt Cole muffed the return attempt, and ASU’s Bradan Ritchey recovered the ball. One play later, John Norcott punched it in from six yards out. Smith’s kick cut the lead to 17-14. With the Texans backed up to their own six yardline, Stephens was called for an intentional grounding while throwing out of the endzone, resulting in a safety. The lead was cut to one, 17-16. The ensuing kick was returned 14 yards to the ASU 35, but Josh Neiswander completed a 65-yard pass to C.J. Akins for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. Tidwell’s rush attempt was good, and the Rams led 24-17 with 3:33 left in the second quarter. The Rams were driving again at the end of the second half, and Neiswander tried a pass from the Tarleton 36 that was intercepted in the endzone by Phillips for a touchback as the clock ran out. ASU got the ball to start the second half and drove 42 yards on 10 plays to score when Smith hit a 31-yard field goal with 10:25 left in the third quarter to make it 27-17. The Texans took the ensuing drive 60 yards on six plays to cut the lead to seven when Wiest nailed a 24-yard field goal with 7:48 on the clock in the third period. Angelo State wasted just 3:29 on its next drive to increase the lead to 34-20 when Tidwell completed a 17-yard pass to Pecikonis on a reverse. Smith’s kick was good. On the next play from the line of scrimmage, Stephens found Saalim Hakim for a 52-yard completion to the Angelo eight, but Robertson’s rush for two yards ended in a fumble that was recovered by the Rams. ASU drove the field to the Tarleton 12 where Smith set up for a 29-yard field goal that was blocked by Rowe, and the ball eventually went out of bounds. Tarleton took the ball down to the ASU end of the field, but turned the ball over on downs before the Rams did the same. Tarleton’s Stephens then connected with Hakim for 39 yards before he found him again for a 27-yard touchdown. Wiest added the kick to make it 34-27. On the Rams’ next play from the line of scrimmage, Carter was hit behind the line of scrimmage by Cassius Bradley and Rowe recovered the fumble at the four. Robertson punched the ball in for the Texans on the next play, and Wiest’s kick tied the score at 34 all with 4:40 left to play. Tarleton’s defense forced a punt, but Phillips slipped while calling for a fair catch and touched the ball. Luckily for the Texans, he recovered the muffed punt and the Texans were in business. Stephens found Frye for a 26-yard completion before hooking up with Clarke Renfro for 40 yards, but a fumble forced Stetson Edwards went out of bounds. Tarleton moved the ball to ASU 10-yardline

Scoring Summary Team TARLETON TARLETON ASU TARLETON ASU ASU ASU ASU TARLETON ASU TARLETON TARLETON TARLETON

Qtr 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

Time 07:24 01:58 01:37 14:02 07:52 03:51 03:33 10:25 07:48 04:19 04:54 04:40 01:34

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP Evan Robertson 1 yd run Blake Wiest kick 14-87 7:36 Blake Wiest 24 yd field goal 4-71 1:33 D. Pecikonis 10 yd run Ryan Smith kick 1-10 0:07 \ Gray 15 yd pass from Nick Stephens Blake Wiest kick 8-71 2:30 John Norcott 6 yd run Ryan Smith kick 1-6 0:02 B.J. Bradley safety CJ Akins 65 yd pass from Neiswander Garrett Tidwell rush 1-65 0:11 Ryan Smith 31 yd field goal 10-42 4:28 Blake Wiest 24 yd field goal 6-60 2:29 D. Pecikonis 17 yd pass from Tidwell Ryan Smith kick 7-60 3:29 Hakim 27 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick 2-66 0:22 Evan Robertson 4 yd run Blake Wiest kick 1-4 0:06 Blake Wiest 27 yd field goal 6-67 1:25

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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NSU TARLETON 0 7 0 10 7 10 7 17 14 17 16 17 24 17 27 17 27 20 34 20 34 27 34 34 34 37

ASU Tarleton 17 20 36-143 28-66 251 392 21-35-1 22-39-1 71-394 67-458 0-0 0-0 1-12 2-1 6-356 9-461 1-0 1-0 5-38.4 1-35.0 2-2 4-2 9-77 4-30 34:14 25:44 6 of 16 3 of 3 1 of 1 2 of 5 4-6 6-7 1-4 1-3

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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Tristan Carter 19 72 2 70 0 D. Pecikonis 3 30 0 30 1 Nevin Gardiner 5 31 4 27 0 Samir Baker 4 15 0 15 0 John Norcott 3 11 2 9 1 Josh Neiswander 1 0 3 -3 0 Garrett Tidwell 1 0 5 -5 0 Totals... 36 159 16 143 2

Lg Avg 12 3.7 14 10.0 20 5.4 5 3.8 6 3.0 0 -3.0 0 -5.0 20 4.0

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Josh Neiswander 20-34-1 234 1 65 1 Garrett Tidwell 1-1-0 17 1 17 0 Totals... 21-35-1 251 2 65 1 Receiving D. Pecikonis V’Keon Lacey Tristan Carter Nate Bayless CJ Akins Trey Anderson Avery Rigg Totals...

No. Yds 5 68 5 46 5 31 3 30 1 65 1 7 1 4 21 251

TD Long 1 23 0 15 0 22 0 16 1 65 0 7 0 4 2 65

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 George Shamblen 5 192 38.4 49 3 Totals... 5 192 38.4 49 3 Field goal attempts Ryan Smith 1st 03:31 36 yds Blked Ryan Smith 3rd 10:25 31 yds Good Ryan Smith 4th 09:58 29 yds Blked FUMBLES: Tristan Carter 2-2.

Tarleton

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 19 68 5 63 2 Jerome Regal 2 8 0 8 0 Nick Stephens 2 7 4 3 0 Damian Perkins 3 1 0 1 0 TEAM 2 0 9 -9 0 Totals... 28 84 18 66 2

Lg Avg 14 3.3 5 4.0 7 1.5 1 0.3 0 -4.5 14 2.4

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 22-39-1 392 2 52 1 Totals... 22-39-1 392 2 52 1 Receiving Jeken Frye Saalim Hakim Devon Gray Clarke Renfro Paul Mansfield Jamal Mays Evan Robertson Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 6 88 0 26 5 166 1 52 5 40 1 15 2 52 0 40 2 26 0 14 1 19 0 19 1 1 0 1 22 392 2 52

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Jerry Owens 1 35 35.0 35 0 Totals... 1 35 35.0 35 0 Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 01:58 24 yds Good Blake Wiest 3rd 07:48 24 yds Good Blake Wiest 4th 01:34 27 yds Good FUMBLES: Evan Robertson 1-1; D. Phillips 1-0; Clarke Renfro 1-0; Matt Cole 1-1.

2011 Tarleton Football Game 6 | Oct. 9, 2010 Kimbrough Stadium | 16,218 |

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Tarleton

Tarleton falls at West Texas A&M, 48-17

Tarleton WTAMU 16 27 34-68 20-93 184 504 12-34-1 37-55-1 68-252 75-597 0-0 1-15 0-0 1-21 6-201 4-23 1-26 1-9 5-47.8 2-40.0 2-2 2-2 6-112 16-117 29:48 30:12 4 of 15 7 of 13 1 of 3 0 of 1 1-2 5-6 1-6 3-22

Receiving Saalim Hakim Devon Gray Jamal Mays Paul Mansfield Jerome Regal Clarke Renfro Totals...

No. Yds 3 43 3 38 2 62 2 31 1 5 1 5 12 184

Punting Jerry Owens Totals...

No. Yds Avg Long In20 5 239 47.8 60 3 5 239 47.8 60 3

Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 06:37

TD Long 0 19 0 22 1 36 0 22 0 5 0 5 1 36

25 yds

Good

FUMBLES: Nick Stephens 2-2.

West Texas A&M

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Kelvin Thompson 6 59 0 59 1 Tommy Hampton 8 39 1 38 0 Tevin Mitchell 4 5 0 5 1 TEAM 1 0 3 -3 0 Taylor Harris 1 0 6 -6 0 Totals... 20 103 10 93 2 Passing Taylor Harris Tanner Marsh Totals...

Lg Avg 26 9.8 14 4.8 3 1.2 0 -3.0 0 -6.0 26 4.7

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 33-49-0 419 3 99 1 4-6-1 85 1 36 0 37-55-1 504 4 99 1

Receiving No. Tyson Williams 11 Kelvin Thompson 11 Stephen Burton 5 Sidney Parker 3 Nathan Slaughte 3 Aarhon Flores 1 Torrence Allen 1 T. Hammergren 1 Tommy Hampton 1 Totals... 37

Yds 120 70 144 45 37 36 32 14 6 504

TD Long 1 22 0 12 2 99 0 30 0 17 1 36 0 32 0 14 0 6 4 99

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Kevin VanVoris 2 80 40.0 41 0 Totals... 2 80 40.0 41 0 Field goal attempts Sergio Castillo 3rd 05:15 21 yds Good Sergio Castillo 3rd 03:56 38 yds Good FUMBLES: Stephen Burton 1-1; Taylor Harris 1-1.

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Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP TARLETON WTAM Kelvin Thompson 15 yd run Sergio Castillo kick 6-48 2:37 0 7 Blake Wiest 25 yd field goal 11-78 4:31 3 7 Tevin Mitchell 3 yd run Sergio Castillo kick 9-76 3:18 3 14 Burton 99 yd pass from Harris Sergio Castillo kick 1-99 0:19 3 21 Burton 11 yd pass from Harris Sergio Castillo kick 8-77 3:20 3 28 Sergio Castillo 21 yd field goal 12-53 4:45 3 31 Sergio Castillo 38 yd field goal 5-30 1:01 3 34 Williams 13 yd pass from Harris Sergio Castillo kick 6-13 2:31 3 41 D. Phillips 26 yd interception return Blake Wiest kick 10 41 Flores 36 yd pass from Marsh Sergio Castillo kick 4-70 1:47 10 48 Mays 36 yd pass from Page Blake Wiest kick 6-60 3:22 17 48

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 11-33-1 148 0 26 3 Casey Page 1-1-0 36 1 36 0 Totals... 12-34-1 184 1 36 3

Opponents

Scoring Summary Team Qtr Time WTAMU 1st 11:16 TARLETON 1st 06:37 WTAMU 1st 03:17 WTAMU 2nd 06:09 WTAMU 3rd 11:33 WTAMU 3rd 05:15 WTAMU 3rd 03:56 WTAMU 4th 10:36 TARLETON 4th 05:36 WTAMU 4th 03:42 TARLETON 4th 00:20

Lg Avg 16 4.2 9 1.9 7 4.2 0 -10.0 14 -4.2 16 2.0

Texan Football

CANYON – The Tarleton Texans dropped a tough game in Canyon on Saturday, falling to No. 7 West Texas A&M, 48-17. The Texans fell to 1-5 on the season and 1-2 in the Lone Star Conference South Division while the Buffaloes improved to 5-1 and 2-0. With 11:16 remaining in the first quarter, WTAMU’s Kelvin Thompson rushed 15 yards to score the first points of the game. Sergio Castillo’s kick was good, and the 17-play, 48-yard drive that took 7:16 off the clock put the Buffs ahead, 7-0. The Texans took the ensuing drive and drove 48 yards on 17 plays that also took 7:16. Blake Wiest hit a 25-yard field goal to cut the lead to four, 7-3. With 3:17 left in the first quarter, Tevin Mitchell punched it in from the three to cap a nine-play 76-yard drive. Castillo added the extra point to make it 14-3. Tarleton got inside the Buffs’ five-yardline, but the purple and white turned the ball over on downs, and after a Buff penalty backed the home team just inches from their own goal line, Harris found Stephen Burton 25 yards down the field. Burton caught the pass and ran the length of the field for a 99-yard touchdown pass. The kick put the Buffs on top 21-3. In the opening drive of the second half, the Texan defense forced a fourth down on a dropped pass at the Tarleton 24-yardline, but a flag was thrown on the third down for a late hit. A Texan cornerback who was moving in to make the play if the ball was catched was running full speed and couldn’t let up before hitting the receiver. Although Fowler argued the call and a long conference between all the officials at midfield took place, the penalty was sustained, and one play later, Burton caught a touchdown pass. The kick put the home team ahead 28-3 with 11:33 on the clock. After the Texans were forced to punt, WTAM went into a hurry-up offense for their next several series after leading 28-3. The Texans forced a field goal by Castillo from 21 yards out to go ahead 31-3 with5:15 on the third quarter clock. Castillo hit a 38-yard field goal with 3:56 left in the third period to give the home team a 34-3 advantage. On the next Texan drive, Tarleton was driving, but as Stephens was running away from pressure, the ball popped off his leg, and the ball was recovered by the Buffs. The home team drove to the Texan two-yard line and went for it on fourth down, but the Buffs turned the ball over on downs. After a Texan punt, Stephen Burton returned the kick to the endzone, but a block in the back placed the ball at the 13-yardline. Harris then found Tyson Williams for a 13-yard pass into the endzone with 10:36 on the clock, and the extra point put the Buffs ahead, 41-3. Dashaun Phillips intercepted a pass from WTAM’s Harris and returned it 36 yards for the first Texan touchdown of the game. Wiest added the extra point to cut the lead to 41-10. On the next drive, the Buffs took the ball 70 yards on four plays when Tanner Marsh found Aarhon Flores for a 36-yard touchdown strike. Castillo’s extra point put the score at 48-10. On the final drive of the game, the Texans’ Casey Page handed the ball off five times to move the Texans down the field before he hit Jamal Mays for a 36-yard touchdown pass. Wiest’s kick was good, and after a snap to end the game by the Buffs, Tarleton fell 48-17. Jerome Regal led the Texans with 13 carries for 55 yards while Evan Robertson had 12 carries for 23 yards. Stephens was 11-of-33 for 148 yards with an interception. He was sacked three times. Saalim hakim had three receptions for 43 yards to lead the team while Devon Gray had three for 38 yards. The Texan defense was led by Damian Perkins with three solo and seven assisted tackles for 10 total stops while Blair Johnson had five solo and three assisted stops for eight total tackles. The Texans had just two tackles for loss, but they recorded two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, an interception, one sack (Logan Johnson for minus six yards) and six pass break-ups.

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Jerome Regal 13 56 1 55 0 Evan Robertson 12 33 10 23 0 Robert Payne 4 17 0 17 0 Clarke Renfro 1 0 10 -10 0 Nick Stephens 4 14 31 -17 0 Totals... 34 120 52 68 0

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Texans win thriller on TV in Commerce COMMERCE – Tarleton quarterback Nick Stephens hit Saleem Hakim on a 21-yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds left to lift the Texans to a 34-31 victory on Saturday at Texas A&M-Commerce. The Texan defense held the Lions to just 109 yards in the second half and outscored the Lions 17-7 in the final 30 minutes of action in front of a regional television audience. The Texans claimed their second come-from-behind victory in three weeks as the purple and white improved to 2-5 overall while the Lions fell to 2-5 on the season. The win gave the Texans the possession of the President’s Cup - a new tradition that was started this season where the winner of this game will hold the cup until the next meeting. Tarleton president Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio was on hand to receive the cup from the TAMUC president. He then handed it to Fowler and the team. The Texans opened the game by recovering an onside kickoff. Tarleton took the ball and drove 48 yards on 10 plays. Blake Wiest put the first points on the scoreboard when he connected on a 24-yard field goal. The Lions took the ensuing kickoff and drove 63 yards on six plays, scoring when Marcus Graham ran it in from 36 yards away. Ahmed Abo-Mahmood had the extra point to make it 7-3. Chez Thomas intercepted a pass from Tarleton’s Nick Stephens and returned it 21 yards to the Texan 29-yardline. Seven plays later, Abo-Mahmood hit a 32-yard field goal to increase the lead to 10-3 in favor of the home team. The Texans then drove five plays on 81 yards. The touchdown pass was set up by a 49-yard completion from Stephens to Saalim Hakim down to the TAMUC 10-yardline. Jerome Regal then punched it in from six yards out two plays later. The extra point by Wiest tied the score at 10 points apiece. The Lions then drove the ball 74 yards for their next score, but penalties by the Texans sustained the drive and gave the home team almost 20 extra yards. Jamar Mosley then rushed three yards for a touchdown, and the extra point made it 17-10 Lions. Tarleton was then forced to punt before Logan Johnson forced an Adam Farkes fumble as he hit the quarterback. Jason Billings recovered the fumble, and Tarleton drove the field. Stephens found Regal for a 21-yard gain before the running back rushed for seven more yards. Stephens then hit Hakim for 35 yards before the quarterback found Jeken Frye on an 11-yard touchdown pass. Wiest hit the extra point to tie the game at 17 with 3:38 left in the first half. On the next Lion drive, the Texans forced two fourth downs, but on the first, TAMUC rushed for a first down. On the second, facing a fourth and 10 at the Tarleton 41 after what should have been called an intentional grounding, Derek Lee rushed for 35 yards on a fake punt that was snapped to the up-back. Mosley then punched it in from six yards out. The kick made it 24-17 with 39 seconds left in the half. Tarleton got the ball first in the second half, but the Texans went three and out. Tarleton then forced a punt by the Lions, and the Texans took the ball down the field. Tarleton faced a third and goal from the four, and Stephens threw a fade pattern to the right side of the field, but the receiver was held – though no penalty was called – and Tarleton was forced to kick. Wiest hit the 20-yard field goal with 1:45 left in the third quarter to cut the deficit to four, 24-24. Tarleon then took the lead with 11:32 left in the fourth quarter when Robertson ran the ball around the left corner and scored from 21 yards out. Wiest’s kick made it 27-24 Texans. On the next possession for the Lions, London Hamilton got hit behind the line of scrimmage on five different occasions, but he broke each tackle and scored on a 48-yard touchdown run. The kick made it 31-27 with 10:14 remaining in the game. The two teams traded possessions before Tarleton’s defense held and forced a punt, but the TAMUC punt was flubbed by the Texan receiver, though Tarleton recovered the ball at their own eight-yardline. Nine plays later after getting sacked, Stephens hit Hakim for a 21-yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds left in the game. Wiest hit the extra point to make it 34-31. Tarleton almost had two interceptions as the Lions tried to drive the field before the home team got a first down. Then on second and 14 from the TAMUC 40, Farkes threw a desperation pass that was intercepted by Dashaun Phillips to ice the game for the Texans at the buzzer. Tarleton gained 390 yards of total offense, including 110 yards rushing and 280 yards passing. TAMUC gained 224 yards on the ground and 137 yards through the air for a total of 361 yards.

Scoring Summary

Team Qtr Time TARLETON 1st 09:42 A&M-C 1st 07:21 A&M-C 1st 03:19 TARLETON 1st 00:38 A&M-C 2nd 08:51 TARLETON 2nd 03:38 A&M-C 2nd 00:39 TARLETON 3rd 01:45 TARLETON 4th 11:32 A&M-C 4th 10:14 TARLETON 4th 00:40

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards Blake Wiest 24 yd field goal 10-48 Marcus Graham 36 yd run Ahmed Abo-Mahmo kick 6-63 Ahmed Abo-Mahmo 32 yd field goal 7-14 Jerome Regal 6 yd run Blake Wiest kick 5-81 Jamar Mosley 3 yd run Ahmed Abo-Mahmo kick 14-74 Frye 11 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick 5-74 Jamar Mosley 6 yd run Ahmed Abo-Mahmo kick 11-70 Blake Wiest 20 yd field goal 14-79 Evan Robertson 21 yd run Blake Wiest kick 3-38 London Hamilton 48 yd run Ahmed Abo-Mahmo kick 4-61 Hakim 21 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick 9-92

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Game 7 | Oct. 16, 2010 Memorial Stadium | 1,923 | Commerce

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TOP TARLETON TAMUC 5:18 3 0 2:21 3 7 2:39 3 10 2:29 10 10 6:42 10 17 1:57 17 17 2:52 17 24 7:55 20 24 1:04 27 24 1:13 27 31 1:59 34 31

Tarleton TAMUC 22 19 34-110 40-224 280 137 17-33-1 13-30-1 67-390 70-361 0-0 0-0 2-16 0-0 5-55 7-88 1-0 1-21 5-36.8 5-38.2 0-0 2-2 10-80 12-137 30:51 29:09 4 of 12 4 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 5-5 3-3 3-12 2-20

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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 20 85 0 85 1 Jerome Regal 8 23 4 19 1 Brandon Lowery 2 11 0 11 0 Nick Stephens 4 15 20 -5 0 Totals... 34 134 24 110 2

Lg Avg 21 4.2 7 2.4 6 5.5 13 -1.2 21 3.2

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 17-33-1 280 2 49 2 Totals... 17-33-1 280 2 49 2 Receiving No. Yds TD Long Jeken Frye 5 76 1 21 Saalim Hakim 4 113 1 49 Paul Mansfield 4 51 0 21 Evan Robertson 2 13 0 18 Jerome Regal 1 21 0 21 Devin McDowell 1 6 0 6 Totals... 17 280 2 49 Punting Jerry Owens Totals...

No. Yds Avg Long In20 5 184 36.8 42 1 5 184 36.8 42 1

Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 09:42 Blake Wiest 3rd 01:45

24 yds 20 yds

Good Good

FUMBLES: None.

Texas A&M-Commerce

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Marcus Graham 21 132 5 127 1 London Hamilton 4 51 0 51 1 Derek Lee 1 35 0 35 0 Jamar Mosley 8 39 17 22 2 Adam Farkes 6 4 15 -11 0 Totals... 40 261 37 224 4 Passing Adam Farkes Totals... Receiving Taylor Fore Kenzee Jackson Jillian Hayes Jamar Mosley Blake Patton Adam Jones Marcus Graham Totals...

Lg Avg 36 6.0 48 12.8 35 35.0 12 2.8 2 -1.8 48 5.6

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 13-30-1 137 0 40 3 13-30-1 137 0 40 3 No. Yds TD Long 3 27 0 11 3 19 0 10 2 28 0 20 2 5 0 6 1 40 0 40 1 9 0 9 1 9 0 9 13 137 0 40

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Cameron Frosch 5 191 38.2 67 2 Totals... 5 191 38.2 67 2 Field goal attempts Ahmed Abo-Mahmo 1st 03:19 32 yds Good FUMBLES: TEAM 1-1; Adam Farkes 1-1.

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Game 8 | October 23, 2010 Memorial Stadium | 5,812 | Stephenville

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Missed opportunities, FG lead No. 7 TAMUK to win

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP TAMUK TARLETON Christian Brom 32 yd field goal 16-64 6:12 3 0 Mays 39 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick 2-44 0:44 3 7 Blake Wiest 30 yd field goal 8-44 3:31 3 10 Ryan Lincoln 2 yd run Christian Brom kick 12-85 6:25 10 10 Christian Brom 41 yd field goal 11-36 3:42 13 10

Receiving Ryan Lincoln Sherman Batiste J. Woodson R. Armstrong C. Taylor Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 10 72 0 12 6 59 0 15 5 56 0 14 1 33 0 33 1 2 0 2 23 222 0 33

Punting Matt Stoll Totals...

No. Yds Avg Long In20 6 222 37.0 62 3 6 222 37.0 62 3

Field goal attempts Christian Brom 1st 07:43 Christian Brom 2nd 14:28 Christian Brom 4th 00:21

38 yds 32 yds 41 yds

Missed Good Good

FUMBLES: J. Woodson 1-1; Sherman Batiste 1-1

Tarleton

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 17 90 12 78 0 Nick Stephens 6 31 8 23 0 Jerome Regal 1 7 0 7 0 Saalim Hakim 1 1 0 1 0 Totals... 25 129 20 109 0

Lg Avg 23 4.6 19 3.8 7 7.0 1 1.0 23 4.4

TAMUK Tarleton 21 12 42-135 25-109 222 130 23-39-0 16-31-1 81-357 56-239 0-0 0-0 4-2 2- -12 4-235 2-113 1-11 0-0 6-37.0 7-34.1 2-2 3-1 12-131 11-107 34:39 25:21 8 of 19 3 of 15 2 of 2 0 of 0 2-2 1-2 1-7 1-6

Receiving Brandon Lowery Devon Gray Jeken Frye Evan Robertson Jamal Mays Paul Mansfield Saalim Hakim Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 3 26 0 14 3 21 0 10 3 19 0 8 3 8 0 3 2 44 1 39 1 10 0 10 1 2 0 2 16 130 1 39

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Jerry Owens 7 239 34.1 39 2 Totals... 7 239 34.1 39 2 Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 2nd 09:57 30 yds Good Blake Wiest 4th 08:55 39 yds Missed FUMBLES: Evan Robertson 1-1; Jamal Mays 1-0; D. Phillips 1-0 .

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Time 14:28 13:31 09:57 03:19 00:21

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 23-39-0 222 0 33 1 23-39-0 222 0 33 1

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Passing Nate Poppell Totals...

Lg Avg 16 4.6 12 2.8 8 2.7 6 4.3 4 0.3 0 -6.0 16 3.2

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 16-30-1 130 1 39 1 TEAM 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 Totals... 16-31-1 130 1 39 1

Scoring Summary Team TAMUK TARLETON TARLETON TAMUK TAMUK

No Gain Loss Net TD 17 91 13 78 0 9 26 1 25 0 9 30 6 24 0 3 13 0 13 0 3 6 5 1 1 1 0 6 -6 0 42 166 31 135 1

Texan Football

STEPHENVILLE – No. 7 Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Christian Brom hit a 41-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to give his team a 13-10 win over Tarleton on Saturday in Stephenville to ruin the Texans’ Homecoming. Tarleton’s Blake Wiest had a chance to hit a 44-yard field goal with 9:00 left, but he missed the kick wide right. However, a Javelina penalty moved the ball five yards closer, but Wiest missed the 39-yard attempt to keep the game at 10. The missed field goal was just one of several opportunities the Texans had to score. A dropped pass in the endzone by the Texans as well as several missed interceptions that went off the hands of the Texans hurt the purple and white cause. So did taking away two turnovers and not putting points on the board afterwards. Tarleton fell to 2-6 on the season and 1-3 in the Lone Star Conference South Division while TAMUK improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in division play. Brom started the scoring off with a 32-yard field goal with 14:28 left in the second quarter to give the visitors a 3-0 lead. The kick ended a 16-play, 64-yard drive that took 6:12 off the clock. Tarleton took the lead on the next possession when Jamal Mays caught a 39-yard pass from Nick Stephens. A 50-yard kickoff return by Brandon Lowery put the Texans at the TAMUK 44-yardline to start the drive. Wiest’s extra point made it 7-3 Tarleton with 13:31 remaining in the first half. On the ensuing kickoff, Tarleton used an onside kick to surprise the Javelinas, and Wiest recovered the ball at the Tarleton 43-yardline. The Texan kicker then added to the Tarleton total with a 30-yard field goal at 9:57 to cap an eight-play, 44-yard drive for the Texans. Tarleton led 10-3. On the Javelinas’ next possession, the visitors drove 85 yards on 12 plays to score a touchdown when Ryan Lincoln punched the ball in from two yards out. Brom’s kick tied the score at 10 with 3:19 left in the first half. Neither team scored in the second half until the winning kick by Brom. Tarleton had 239 yards of total offense, including 109 yards on the ground and 130 yards through the air. The Javelinas tallied 357 yards of total offense, including 222 yards passing and 135 yards rushing. Evan Robertson had 17 carries for 78 yards to lead the Texans while Stephens was 16-of-30 for 130 yards. He threw both a touchdown and an interception. Lower had three receptions for 26 yards to lead the home team. Jacob Rowe and Damian Perkins led the team with 14 total tackles while Brandon Johnson had 13. Rowe had nine solo and five assisted tackles with a forced fumble, a recovery, a pass break-up and three tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Perkins had two solo and 12 assisted tackles for 14 total with a quarterback hurry while Johnson had 11 solo stops and two assisted tackles. He also had a tackle for loss. The Texan defense forced and recovered two fumbles and had six break-ups on the night. Tarleton had seven tackles for a loss of minus-26 yards, including a sack for minus-six yards. Despite the forced turnovers, the Texans could not capitalize on the Javelinas’ misfortunes. Johnathon Woodson had 17 carries for 78 yards to lead the Javelinas while Nate Poppell was 23-of-39 for 222 yards. Lincoln led the team with 10 catches for 72 yards. Marcus Sanders had eight tackles to lead the Javelinas on defense as the Top 10 team recorded three pass break-ups and a fumble recovery. TAMUK had six tackles for a loss minus-20 yards with one sack for minus-seven yards.

Rushing J. Woodson Connell Davis Nate Poppell Roman Pula Ryan Lincoln Myron Brew Totals...

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Texans fall short of knocking off No. 22 MSU WICHITA FALLS – The Tarleton Texans were an interception away from knocking off No. 22 Midwestern State in Wichita Falls on Saturday. Tarleton dropped a 31-26 Lone Star Conference South Division decision. Tarleton’s Nick Stephens threw a great pass to Jeken Frye at the MSU one-yardline, but the ball went through the receiver’s hands and was intercepted and returned 99 yards. The following touchdown made the difference in the ballgame. The Texans outgained the nationally-ranked Mustangs 444 yards to 362. The Texans rushed for 218 yards on 42 carries while gaining 226 yards through the air. It was the first time the Texans gained over 200 yards on the ground since the first round NCAA playoff game at Texas A&M-Kingsville last season. The Mustangs had 187 yards on the ground and 175 yards through the air. Tarleton scored first when Blake Wiest hit a 23-yard field goal to end a 13-play, 74-yard drive that took 6:44. The Texans led 3-0 with 8:16 left in the first quarter. MSU responded with a touchdown when Desmond Ratliff caught a one-yard pass from Zack Eskridge with 10 seconds left in the opening quarter. Jose Martinez added the extra point, and the Mustangs led 7-3 after a 10-play, 57-yard drive. Wiest added a 29-yard field goal with 12:22 left in the second period to cut the lead to one, 7-6. The drive was eight plays over 71 yards. The Mustangs’ Kendrick Jackson then ran into the endzone from 17 yards away prior to Martinez getting the PAT to give the home team a 14-6 advantage. With 6:38 left in the first half, Jeken Frye, who had caught two long passes earlier in the half, caught a 34-yard touchdown reception from Nick Stephens to close a seven-play,65-yard drive. Wiest added the extra point to make it 14-13. Tarleton was driving with the two-minute drill at the end of the half, and the Texans were forced to kick a 49-yard field goal. However, the snap was low, and the kick was blocked, though Wiest recovered the ball. MSU drove to the Tarleton 22-yardline, but an incomplete pass to the seven-yardline ended the half with the home team leading, 14-13. MSU scored with 6:54 left in the third quarter when Jackson ran the ball in from 16 yards out. Martinez’ kick made it 21-13 after the six-play, 75-yard drive. Tarleton then drove the field and got inside the redzone, and a perfect pass from Stephens to Frye went through the receiver’s hands and was intercepted in the endzone by Neiko Conway. The Mustang returned the interception to the Tarleton one and the Mustangs added to the score when Lester Bush punched the ball into the endzone. Martinez then kicked a 27-yard field goal with 12:06 left in the game to cap a five-play, 46-yard drive. The score put the Mustangs ahead 31-13. Jerome Regal then scored with 10:55 left in the fourth on a 30-yard rush. Wiest’s kick made it 31-20. The Texans then got the ball back, and Regal again scored for the visitors – this time with 3:59 remaining. Regal crossed the goal line from seven yards away, but Stephens’ pass to Frye was knocked down on the two-point conversion, and Tarleton trailed 31-26 after the seven-play, 63-yard drive. Despite the attempt of the Texan defense to get the ball back to the offense, the Mustangs held onto the ball and the victory. Regal led the Texans in rushing with 113 yards on 12 carries with two touchdowns. He turned in his first 100-yard game of his collegiate career after rushing for 86 yards in the fourth quarter. Evan Robertson rushed for 97 yards on 24 carries for the visitors. Stephens was 17-of-28 for 226 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Frye had four catches for 108 yards and a score while Jamal Mays had four catches for 63 yards. Brandon Johnson, Terrence Henry, Cassius Bradley and Damian Perkins all had nine tackles each to lead the team. Bush had 14 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown to lead the Mustangs while Eskridge was 14-of-22 for 175 yards and a score. Ratliff had four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown to lead the receiving corps. Ty Duncan led the team in tackles with 12. The MSU victory was the first over the Texans since 2000 and the first win at home over Tarleton since 1995.

Scoring Summary

Team Qtr Time TARLETON 1st 08:16 MSU 1st 00:10 TARLETON 2nd 12:22 MSU 2nd 09:35 TARLETON 2nd 06:38 MSU 3rd 06:54 MSU 3rd 00:01 MSU 4th 12:06 TARLETON 4th 10:55 TARLETON 4th 03:59

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards Blake Wiest 23 yd field goal 13-74 Ratliff 1 yd pass from Eskridge Jose Martinez kick 10-57 Blake Wiest 29 yd field goal 8-71 K. Jackson 17 yd run Jose Martinez kick 4-71 Frye 34 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick 7-65 K. Jackson 16 yd run Jose Martinez kick 6-75 Lester Bush 1 yd run Jose Martinez kick 2-1 Jose Martinez 27 yd field goal 5-46 Jerome Regal 30 yd run Blake Wiest kick 3-56 Jerome Regal 7 yd run Nick Stephens pass failed 7-63

68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Game 9 | Oct. 30, 2010 Memorial Stadium | 8,532 | Wichita Falls

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TOP TARLETON MSU 6:44 3 0 4:59 3 7 2:41 6 7 2:38 6 14 2:49 13 14 2:53 13 21 0:11 13 28 1:47 13 31 1:11 20 31 2:02 26 31

Tarleton MSU 24 19 42-218 35-187 226 175 17-28-2 14-22-0 70-444 57-362 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 6-329 6-357 0-0 2-135 3-34.0 3-42.3 0-0 1-1 11-105 14-135 31:29 28:31 8 of 15 1 of 10 0 of 0 2 of 3 3-4 5-5 1-6 2-3

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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Jerome Regal 12 113 0 113 2 Evan Robertson 24 103 6 97 0 Nick Stephens 6 11 3 8 0 Totals... 42 227 9 218 2

Lg Avg 30 9.4 14 4.0 4 1.3 30 5.2

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 17-28-2 226 1 56 2 Totals... 17-28-2 226 1 56 2 Receiving No. Yds TD Long Jeken Frye 4 108 1 56 Jamal Mays 4 63 0 46 Brandon Lowery 2 15 0 8 Devon Gray 2 12 0 7 Bradley Peschke 2 10 0 8 Evan Robertson 1 7 0 7 Paul Mansfield 1 6 0 6 Saalim Hakim 1 5 0 5 Totals... 17 226 1 56 Punting Jerry Owens Totals...

No. Yds Avg Long In20 3 102 34.0 36 0 3 102 34.0 36 0

Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 08:16 Blake Wiest 2nd 12:22 Blake Wiest 2nd 00:53

23 yds 29 yds 49 yds

Good Good Blkd

FUMBLES: None.

Midwestern State

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lester Bush 14 70 0 70 1 K. Jackson 7 67 0 67 2 Chauncey Harris 6 50 4 46 0 Zack Eskridge 6 13 6 7 0 TEAM 2 0 3 -3 0 Totals... 35 200 13 187 3

Lg Avg 11 5.0 17 9.6 29 7.7 4 1.2 0 -1.5 29 5.3

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Zack Eskridge 14-22-0 175 1 41 1 Totals... 14-22-0 175 1 41 1 Receiving Desmond Ratliff Justin Rideau K. Jackson David Little Keivin Swanson Chauncey Harris A. Stevenson Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 4 51 1 39 2 56 0 41 2 19 0 14 2 16 0 9 2 11 0 7 1 13 0 13 1 9 0 9 14 175 1 41

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Gunter Elenburg 3 127 42.3 65 0 Totals... 3 127 42.3 65 0 Field goal attempts Jose Martinez 4th 12:06 27 yds Good FUMBLES: Keivin Swanson 1-1.

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Game 10 | November 3, 2010 Memorial Stadium | 4,960 | Stephenville

Incarnate Word

Missed opportunities, FG lead No. 7 TAMUK to win

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards Evan Robertson 14 yd run Blake Wiest kick 6-67 Paden Lynch 1 yd run Thomas Rebold kick 11-96 Nick Stephens 1 yd run Blake Wiest kick 9-50 Dominc Hamilton 5 yd run Thomas Rebold kick 15-73 Thomas Rebold 24 yd field goal 6-16 Mays 17 yd pass from Stephens Blake Wiest kick failed 7-48 Jerome Regal 19 yd run Blake Wiest kick 9-82 Evan Robertson 8 yd run Blake Wiest kick 2-8 Thomas Rebold 27 yd field goal 11-54 Jerome Regal 18 yd run Blake Wiest kick 2-32 Trent Rios 1 yd run Thomas Rebold kick 6-42

TOP 2:43 5:24 3:27 7:44 2:38 2:42 3:17 0:44 6:04 0:36 1:13

UIW TARLETON 0 7 7 7 7 14 14 14 17 14 17 20 17 27 17 34 20 34 20 41 27 41

UIW Tarleton 20 18 42-142 32-183 175 174 16-32-1 15-22-1 74-317 54-357 0-0 0-0 1-16 3-7 6-279 7-395 1-0 1-0 5-31.2 1-44.0 2-1 1-1 7-70 9-78 36:08 23:52 6 of 17 8 of 12 3 of 3 0 of 2 5-5 6-7 1-11 3-15

Receiving No. Yds TD Long Dominc Hamilton 7 77 0 32 Trent Rios 3 26 0 10 Andrew Mocio 2 26 0 21 Colton Palmer 2 24 0 15 Caleb Kocian 1 16 0 16 Tahje Canyon 1 6 0 6 Totals... 16 175 0 32 Punting Aaron Willis Totals...

No. Yds Avg Long In20 5 156 31.2 45 2 5 156 31.2 45 2

Field goal attempts Thomas Rebold 2nd 00:47 Thomas Rebold 4th 06:00

24 yds 27 yds

Good Good

FUMBLES: Matt Garza 1-0; Tyler Fields 1-1.

Tarleton

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 17 115 5 110 2 Jerome Regal 9 49 2 47 2 Nick Stephens 4 26 11 15 1 Robert Payne 2 11 0 11 0 Totals... 32 201 18 183 5

Lg Avg 14 6.5 19 5.2 22 3.8 7 5.5 22 5.7

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 15-21-1 174 1 30 1 Casey Page 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 Totals... 15-22-1 174 1 30 1 Receiving Devon Gray Paul Mansfield Jamal Mays Evan Robertson Saalim Hakim Jerome Regal Jeken Frye Brandon Lowery Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 4 66 0 30 2 28 0 22 2 19 1 17 2 17 0 9 2 10 0 5 1 23 0 23 1 7 0 7 1 4 0 4 15 174 1 30

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Jerry Owens 1 44 44.0 44 0 Totals... 1 44 44.0 44 0 Field goal attempts None FUMBLES: None.

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Team Qtr Time TARLETON 1st 12:22 UIW 1st 02:59 TARLETON 2nd 11:16 UIW 2nd 03:27 UIW 2nd 00:47 TARLETON 3rd 09:05 TARLETON 4th 14:04 TARLETON 4th 12:13 UIW 4th 06:00 TARLETON 4th 05:14 UIW 4th 00:02

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 16-32-1 175 0 32 3 16-32-1 175 0 32 3

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Scoring Summary

Passing Paden Lynch Totals...

Lg Avg 19 4.7 6 3.1 8 1.2 7 7.0 5 3.0 6 6.0 0 0.0 19 3.4

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STEPHENVILLE – The Tarleton Texans 27 second half points Saturday to defeat the Incarnate Word Cardinals in Lone Star Conference South Division action in Stephenville, 41-27. The Texans trailed 17-14 at halftime, but Tarleton held the Cardinals to 10 points in the second half, all of them in the fourth quarter, including a touchdown with two seconds left in the contest. Tarleton improved to 3-7 overall and 2-4 in the South Division while the Cardinals fell to 2-8 and 0-6. The Texans scored on the first drive of the game when Evan Robertson ran the ball in from 14 yards out to cap a six-play, 67-yard drive. Blake Wiest added the extra point to make it 7-0. The ensuing kickoff went off of an Incarnate Word player and was recovered by Tarleton’s Jerome Regal. Tarleton moved the ball to the Cardinals’ four-yard line, and on fourth down, Nick Stephen’s pass to Will McLane was incomplete. The visitors then took the ball 96 yards on 11 plays to score when Paden Lynch took the ball in on a quarterback keeper. Thomas Rebold added the extra point to make it 7-7 with 2:59 on the clock in the first quarter. With 11:16 remaining in the second quarter, the Texans drove 50 yards on nine plays to score on a Stephens’ keeper. The touchdown was set up by a 30-yard pass from Stephens to Devon Gray three plays earlier. Wiest added the kick to make it 14-7 Texans. UIW took the ensuing drive 73 yards on 15 plays and punched the ball in from five yards out when Dominic Hamilton scored with 3:27 remaining in the first half. Rebold added the point after attempt to tie the game at 14. On the kickoff, Tarleton’s receiver fell down on the way to the ball, and UIW’s Brenan Furtado recovered the ball on the 23-yard line. Six plays later, the Rebold kicked a 24-yard field goal to put the visitors on top with just 47 seconds left in the half, 17-14. Damian Perkins intercepted a Lynch pass at the UIW 48-yard line to give the Texans their first possession of the half. Tarleton took the ball 48 yards and scored when Stephens found Jamal Mays for a 17-yard touchdown. Wiest’s kick was off the mark, and Tarleton led 20-17 with 9:05 remaining in the third quarter. The two teams traded possessions without scoring before Regal rushed the ball in from 19 yards away to cap a nine-play, 82-yard drive by the purple and white. The Wiest PAT was good, and Tarleton led 27-17 with 14:04 remaining in the contest. The Texans’ next kickoff was to the UIW four, and was returned just six yards to the 10, but a penalty put the ball half-the-distance to the goal for the visitors. From the five, the Cardinals gained no yards, and Aaron Willis was forced to punt from his own endzone. The ball went off the side of his foot and took a Tarleton bounce before being downed at the UIW eight-yard line for a three-yard punt. Two plays later, Robertson punched it in from eight yards out with 12:13 left in the game. The kick was good, and Tarleton led, 34-17. On the next UIW drive, the Cardinals drove 54 yards on 11 plays in 6:14 to score when Rebold hit a 27-yard field goal. With 6:00 remaining in the game, Tarleton held a 34-20 advantage. Kenyin Thompson took the kickoff and returned it 41 yards to the UIW 47 before a face mask penalty added 15 yards to set the Texans up at the Cardinal 32. After a 14-yard rush by Robertson, Regal put the ball in the endzone from 18 yards out with 5:14 left in the game. Wiest added the kick to make it 41-20 Texans. The Cardinals got the ball back with 1:15 remaining in the contest and got down to the Tarleton one before calling a timeout with seven seconds on the clock. Trent Rios then punched the ball in from one yard away with two seconds left. Rebold’s kick gave the game its final score of 41-27.

Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Trent Rios 18 85 0 85 1 Tahje Canyon 8 25 0 25 0 Paden Lynch 11 29 16 13 1 Thomas Rebold 1 7 0 7 0 Dom. Hamilton 2 6 0 6 1 Eric Massoni 1 6 0 6 0 Donald Gies 1 0 0 0 0 Totals... 42 158 16 142 3

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Texans fall at home in season finale STEPHENVILLE – On a sunny and crisp day at Memorial Stadium and Stephenville, the Tarleton Texan football team’s final game of the 2010 season was anything but as the purple and white fell to Eastern New Mexico, 35-10. For the first time since 1999, the Texans finished the football season without a winning record as Tarleton closes the year 3-8 overall. ENMU improved to 5-6 with the win. The Texans scored first when Blake Wiest connected on a 26-yard field goal with 9:01 left in the first half on Tarleton’s opening possession. The home team held onto the ball for 13 plays and drove 66 yards in 5:59. The Greyhounds took the next possession 67 yards on 12 plays and scored when Tony Valenzuela rushed for 11 yards into the endzone. Taylor Cannon added the kick to give the visitors a 7-3 advantage with 5:05 left in the first quarter. Neither team scored again until ENMU added to its total when Valenzuela punched it in from one yard away with 8:02 remaining in the second quarter. The drive took 5:30 on 15 plays and 69 yards. The two quarterbacks then traded interceptions on back-to-back possessions before Tarleton’s Nick Stephens was intercepted by Devin Sweet at the ENMU two. He returned the ball to the Tarleton 20 when he pitched the ball backward to Tavius Bigelow who ran it into the endzone for the score. Cannon’s kick made it 21-3 at the halftime. ENMU scored the only points of the third quarter when Valenzuela had a four-yard touchdown with 7:54 left in the quarter. Cannon added the kick to close the six-play, 26-yard drive to make it 28-3. With 13:22 on the clock, Jerome Regal punched the ball in from two yards away to cap an 11-play, 79-yard drive. Blake Wiest had the extra point to make it 28-10. The last points of the game were added when Jessie Poku caught a four-yard pass from Wesley Wood after a nine-play, 67-yard drive. Cannon’s kick gave the game its final total, 35-10. Tarleton gained 233 yards of total offense, including 64 yards on the ground and 169 yards through the air. ENMU had 122 yards rushing and 220 yards passing for 342 yards of total offense. Tarleton had 13 penalties for 142 yards and four turnovers while ENMU had three turnovers in the contests and six penalties for 45 yards. Evan Robertson led the Texans in rushing with 17 carries for 27 yards while Stephens was 15-of34 for 169 yards with four interceptions and two sacks. Devon Gray had four receptions for 34 yards to lead the Texans. Valenzuela rushed for 92 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries to lead the Greyhounds while Wood was 23-of-41 for 220 yards and a touchdown with an interception and two sacks. Jessie Poku had eight receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. The Greyhounds’ victory was the first for ENMU over the Texans since 2000.

Scoring Summary Team Qtr Time TARLETON 1st 09:01 ENMU 1st 05:05 ENMU 2nd 08:02 ENMU 2nd 00:52 ENMU 3rd 07:54 TARLETON 4th 13:22 ENMU 4th 10:44

Scoring play Conversion Plays-Yards TOP Blake Wiest 26 yd field goal 13-66 5:59 Tony Valenzuela 11 yd run Taylor Cannon kick 12-67 3:51 Tony Valenzuela 1 yd run Taylor Cannon kick 15-69 5:24 T. Bigelow 20 yd interception return Taylor Cannon kick Tony Valenzuela 4 yd run Taylor Cannon kick 6-26 1:24 Jerome Regal 2 yd run Blake Wiest kick 11-79 3:00 J. Poku 4 yd pass from W. Wood Taylor Cannon kick 9-67 2:32

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-TD 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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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Tony Valenzuela 24 96 4 92 3 Stefan Mills 2 12 0 12 0 Darian Dale 1 11 0 11 0 Troy Harris 3 8 0 8 0 Wesley Wood 10 23 18 5 0 TEAM 3 0 6 -6 0 Totals... 43 150 28 122 3 Passing Wesley Wood Totals...

Lg Avg 16 3.8 10 6.0 11 11.0 3 2.7 6 0.5 0 -2.0 16 2.8

Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack 23-41-2 220 1 28 2 23-41-2 220 1 28 2

Receiving Jessie Poku Carl Bouldin Arvin Jackson Darian Dale Nicholas Hill Tony Valenzuela Chase Kyser Totals...

No. Yds 8 65 3 45 3 35 3 34 2 24 2 9 2 8 23 220

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No. Yds Avg Long In20 5 237 47.4 62 0 5 237 47.4 62 0

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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Evan Robertson 17 37 10 27 0 Casey Page 3 15 0 15 0 Jerome Regal 7 15 4 11 1 Nick Stephens 8 28 17 11 0 Totals... 35 95 31 64 1

Lg Avg 6 1.6 10 5.0 6 1.6 11 1.4 11 1.8

Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack Nick Stephens 15-34-4 169 0 29 2 Casey Page 0-1-0 0 0 0 0 Totals... 15-35-4 169 0 29 2 Receiving Devon Gray Jamal Mays Jerome Regal Brandon Lowery Evan Robertson Paul Mansfield Jeken Frye Totals...

No. Yds TD Long 4 34 0 16 3 26 0 12 2 49 0 29 2 34 0 29 2 14 0 13 1 7 0 7 1 5 0 5 15 169 0 29

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 Jerry Owens 8 272 34.0 53 3 Totals... 8 272 34.0 53 3 Field goal attempts Blake Wiest 1st 09:01 26 yds Good FUMBLES: Casey Page 1-0. .

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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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Date Sept. 16, 1961 Nov. 13, 1971 Oct. 31, 1981 Sept. 28, 1991 Nov. 11, 2000 Oct. 31, 2009

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

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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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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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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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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.

2011 Tarleton 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

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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.

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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)

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

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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: Player Years Charles Grooms...........1975-78 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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Year Player 1963 John Riggs 1965 Randy Winkler 1966 J.D. McMahon Pat Ballow 1967 Richard Smith 1968 Richard Smith 1977 Tally Neal 1978 Tally Neal Steve Fieszel Wayne Schumacher Garry Wright 1979 Tony Tuck Ricky Bush 1980 Ricky Bush 1981 Ricky Bush Tony Martinez 1982 Ricky Bush Floyd Beasley Lary Fowler Craig Wright Mike Dolloff 1983 Terry Gambill 1984 Dennis Estelle C.W. Adkins 1985 Mark Baskin 1986 Mark Baskin Scott Smith Gaylon Bowser 1987 Mike Myers Gaylon Bowser Jeffrey Edwards Perry Bukowski Craig Hancock 1988 Todd Sells Robert Ivey 1989 Rodney Webb Todd Sells 1990 Eddie Washington James Bodine 1991 Eddie Washington James Bodine 1993 Clint Jentsch Trampas Wilson 1994 Kevin Vickers Kevin Moseley Ryland Bailey 1997 James Dearth 1998 James Dearth 2000 J.W. Boren 2001 Charles Davis Derrick Watson Steve Kelly Ryan Seward 2002 J.W. Boren J.W. Boren Kert Turner Derek Thomas Brandon Young 2003 Kert Turner Derek Thomas Kyle Masters 2004 Derrick Ross 2005 Derrick Ross Paul Williams 2006 Paul Williams John Harrell 2007 Ranardrick Phillips 2009 Garrett Lindholm

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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

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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] 8. 192, Evan Robertson, 2010 [11 games] 1. 437, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games] RUSHING 2. 416, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games] 9. 174, Lamont Randle, 1997 [11 games] Yards Gained 3. 398, Scott Grantham, 2009 [13 games] 10. 172, Ricky Bush, 1979 [10 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 10-25-03 5. 187, Colin Yocum vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 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] T9. 12, Nick Stephens, 2010 [8 games] 6. 58.3, Richard Bartel, 2006 [161-276 in Career: 52, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68 10 games] 7. 58.2, David Durell, 2004 [107-184 in 7 games] RECEIVING 8. 57.7, Steve Kelly, 2000 [220-381 in 11 Yards Gained games] Top 5 Games: 9. 55.6, Eric Lugo, 1990 [174-313 in 12 1. 234, Colin Yocom vs. Ouachita Baptist, games] 9-24-94 Top 3 Careers: 2. 229, Will Moody vs. Southern Arkansas, 1. 63.9, Chase Sugarek, 2000-02 [191-299 in 9-6-03 20 games] 3. 227, Ryland Bailey vs. West Texas A&M, 2. 60.2, Cliff Watkins, 2002-03 [281-467 in 10-29-94 17 games] 4. 215, Jeken Frye vs. Northeastern State, 3. 59.4, Richard Bartel, 2005-06 [314-529 in 9-2-2010 20 games] 4. 208, Jeremy Madkins vs. NE Oklahoma,

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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, 2006-09 [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, 120

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Top 10 Seasons: 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] T7. 12, Blake Wiest, 2010 [att. 17 in 11 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]

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Individual Records 9-16-78 [523 yards]; and 12, Andy Bell vs. McMurry, 9-19-81 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]

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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] PATs Made 5. 237, Lonnie Jones, 1999 [15 ret. in 11 Top 4 Games: games] T-1. 8, Trampas Wilson vs. Prairie View 6. 234, Aaron Lucas, 2002 [27 ret. in 11 A&M, 11-5-94 [att. 8] games] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. West Texas A&M, 7. 229, Sam Scott, 1979 [14 ret. in 10 10-6-01 [att. 8] Yards games] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. SW Assemblies of Game: 523, Gale Grant vs. Sul Ross State, 8. 222, Aaron Lucas, 2000 [29 ret. in 11 God, 8-29-02 [att. 8] 9-16-78 [12 attempts] games] T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. Southeastern Top 10 Seasons: 9. 209, Mike Lanzalaco, 1981 [20 ret. in 10 Oklahoma, 8-29-02 [att. 8] 1. 2,975, Gale Grant, 1978 [78 attempts] games] Top 10 Seasons: 2. 2,885, Ronnie Heller, 1980 [75 attempts] 10. 206, Devin Guinn, 2009 [25 ret. in 13 1. 52, J.W. Boren, 2001 [att. 57 in 3. 2,795, Kyle Hopf, 2009 [71 attempts] games] 13 games] Top 4 Careers: 2. 48, Jamie Guin, 2003 [att. 47 in 12 4. 2,575, Scott Smith, 1985 [64 attempts] 5. 2,574, Todd Sells, 1989 [65 attempts] 1. 858, Aaron Lucas, 1999-02 [111 ret. in games] 46 games] 3. 43, Garrett Lindholm, 2009 [att. 45 in 13 6. 2,370, Scott Smith, 1984 [61 attempts] 7. 2,363, Brad Couch, 1995 [69 attempts] 2. 550, Bobby Sutton, 1988-90 [71 ret. in games] 8. 2,288, Kyle Allred, 1991 [63 attempts] 34 games] 4. 42, Garrett Lindholm, 2008 [att. 43 in 9. 22,68, Kyle Allred, 1992 [57 attempts] 3. 415, Devon Dorris, 1997-98 [44 ret. in 11 games] 21 games] 5. 41, Stephen Arnold, 2007 [att. 41 in 9 10. 2,251, Paul Williams, 2004 [60 attempts] Career: 9,460, Scott Smith, 1983-86 4. 391, Robt. ‘Boo’ Jones, 1986-87 [30 ret. in games] [240 attempts in 41 games] 20 games] 6. 39, J.W. Boren, 2002 [att. 43 in 11 games] T7. 37, Paul Williams, 2004 [att. 38 in 11 Average Punt Returns games] Top 10 Seasons: Game: 9, Aaron Lucas vs. Abilene T7. 37, Mike Myers, 1987 [att. 37 in 10 1. 42.0, Todd Sells, 1988 [43-1809 in 9 games] Christian, 10-23-99 [66 yards] games] 9. 35, Trampas Wilson, 1994 [att. 36 in 10 2. 40.5, Scott Smith, 1986 [48-1946 in 10 games] Top 10 Seasons: 3. 40.4, Kyle Hopf, 2007 [38-1534 in 11 games] 1. 32, Aaron Lucas, 1999 [282 yards in 11 games] T4. 40.2, Scott Smith, 1985 [64-2575 in 10 games] 10. 33, J.W. Boren, 2000 [att. 30 in 11 games] 2. 31, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [198 yards in games] T4. 40.2, Harland Wunsch, 1968 [in 9 games] 10 games] Top 2 Careers: 6. 40.0, Chris Evatt, 2002 [49-1971 in 10 games] 3. 30, Bobby Sutton, 1988 [244 yards in 10 1. 136, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [att. 148 in 7. 39.8, Kyle Allred, 1992 [57-2268 in 10 games] games] 46 games] 8. 39.7, Kyle Hopf, 2008 [38-1510 in 11 games] 4. 29, Aaron Lucas, 2000 [222 yards in 11 2. 89, Paul Williams, 2004-06 [att. 94 in 9. 39.6, Todd Sells, 1989 [65-2574 in 12 games] games] 29 games] 10. 39.4, Kyle Hopf, 2009 [71-2795 in 13 games] 5. 27, Aaron Lucas, 2002 [234 yards in 11 Career: 39.4, Scott Smith, 1983-86 [240games] 9460 in 41 games] T6. 26, Devon Dorris, 1998 [290 yards in PUNTING 11 games] Punts Game: 12, Gale Grant vs. Sul Ross State,

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6. 41, Stephen Arnold, 2007 [made 41] 7. 38, Paul Williams, 2004 [made 37] 8. 37, Mike Myers, 1987 [made 37] 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 and receiving a medical redshirt in 2010.

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Individual Game Highs 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES

Yds 114 113 113 112 111 111 110 110 110 110 109 109 109 109 108 108 108 108 108 107 107 107 106 106 104 104 104 103 102 102 102 101 101 100 100 100

Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978) Jerome Smith vs. Abilene Christian, 10-23-99 Jerome Regal at Midwestern State, 10-30-10 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 Evan Robertson vs. Incarnate Word, 11-6-10 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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Roderick Smith is the Tarleton career touchdown leader with 39 career trips into the endzone from 2006-09.

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Yds Player, Opponent, Date (Since 1978) 141 Michael Sampson at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-6-07 141 Jerome Smith vs. West Texas A&M, 10-9-99 141 Ricky Bush vs. Austin College, 10-31-81 140 Ricky Bush vs. McMurry, 9-19-81 139 Henry Mills vs. Trinity, 9-6-80 136 Michael Sampson vs. Eastern N.M., 11-21-06 133 Roderick Smith at Southeastern Oklahoma, 9-8-07 133 Derrick Ross vs. Southeastern Okla., 10-16-04 133 Tyrone Foster vs. Sul Ross State, 9-17-83 132 Justin McDaniel vs. Abilene Christian, 10-24-98 131 Evan Robertson at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 11-14-09 131 Henry Mills vs. Trinity, 9-29-79 129 Michael Sampson vs. Angelo State, 11-4-06 129 Ricky Bush vs. Sul Ross State, 11-7-81 128 Robert Simpson vs. Austin College, 9-29-90 127 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 11-14-87 127 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 10-24-87 126 Ricky Bush vs. McMurry, 10-6-79 125 Travis Evans vs. West Texas A&M, 11-10-07 124 Roderick Smith at Southwestern Oklahoma, 9-27-08 122 Lamont Randle vs. Angelo State, 11-1-97 120 Olan Coleman vs. East Central, 10-5-02 120 Kevin Haynes vs. McMurry, 9-10-88 119 Robert Simpson vs. Langston, 10-13-90 119 Kenneth Bush vs. Austin College, 10-24-87 118 Jimmy Hering vs. Hardin-Simmons, 10-19-91 118 Robert Simpson vs. Austin College, 11-11-89 117 Alester Givens vs. Angelo State, 10-27-01 117 Eric Shine vs. East Central, 9-25-99 116 Chuck High vs. Austin College, 10-14-78 116 Shelby Wright vs. Austin College, 9-9-78 115 Evan Robertson vs. East Central, 9-12-09 115 Travis Evans vs. Northeastern State, 9-6-08 115 Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 11-8-86 115 Ricky Bush vs. Trinity, 9-6-80 114 Roderick Smith vs. Eastern New Mexico, 10-18-08 114 Roderick Smith vs. East Central, 8-25-07

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 Lamont Randle vs. Abilene Christian, 10-26-96

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Yds 269 260 223 212 210 206 206 204 201 199 195 193 190 188 187 185 182 182 179 177 175 171 170 169 168 167 165 165 159 157 154 153 148 144 144 143 143

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200-YARD PASSING GAMES

Yds 448 435 420 417 412 394 393 392 384 382 380 374 370 370 365 358 356 353 353 352 348 345 345 342 341 336 332 332 331 330 324 323 320 317 316 313 312 310 308

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 Nick Stephens vs. Angelo State, 10-2-10 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

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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 Nick Stephens at Texas A&M-Commerce, 10-16-10 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 Nick Stephens vs. Northeastern State, 9-2-10 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. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 11-17-90 Steve Kelly vs. Eastern N.M., 10-14-00

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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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David Druell vs. West Texas A&M, 10-30-04 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 Nick Stephens at Midwestern State, 10-30-10 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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Individual Game Highs/Homecoming 123 122 122 121 120 119 117 117 116 116 115 114 114 114 113 112 111 111 110 110 110 108 109 108 107 107 106 106 106 105 105 104 104 104 104 104 103 103 103 103 102 102 100 100 100 100

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 Saalim Hakim at Texas A&M-Commerce, 10-16-10 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 Jeken Frye at Midwestern State, 10-30-10 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 Jeken Frye vs. Central Oklahoma, 9-11-10 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 Run: 85 yards, Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 1981 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 Punt Return: 100 yards, Justin Parson vs. Central Oklahoma, 11-15-03 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

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 10-23-10 Texas A&M-Kingsville................ Lost, 13-10 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.... 28-22

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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 Jeken Frye vs Northeastern State, 9-2-10 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 Salim Hakim vs. Angelo State, 10-2-10 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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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. 212.3, 2010 [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. 359. 2010 [11 games] 10. 352, 1991 [12 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. 180, 2010 [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: 103, 2010 [1003 yards in 11 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]

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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. 1168, 2010 [11 games] 4. 1112, 2007 [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, six 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

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Team Records 5. 935, 2008 [11 games] 6. 903, 2009 [13 games] 7. 814, 2001 [13 games] 8. 811, 2004 [11 games] 9. 736, 1986 [10 games] 10. 710, 1994 [10 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, 10-19-74 By Pass: 473, vs. West Texas A&M, 10-29-94 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. 4230, 2010 [11 games] 4. 4204, 2001 [13 games] 5. 4179, 1995 [11 games] 6. 4166, 1993 [10 games] 7. 4132, 1994 [10 games] 8. 4011, 2003 [12 games] 9. 3998, 2004 [11 games] 10. 3872, 2007 [11 games] 128

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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 led the Texans in 2010 as part of 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.

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Scoring

2010 - Evan Robertson, 844 yards (192 carries, 6 TDs, 4.4 YPC) 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) 2010 - Nick Stephens, 1774 yards (132 of 258, 12 INTs, 9 TDs) 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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2010 - Jeken Frye, 704 yards (44 catches, 6 TDs, 16 YPC) 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) 2010 - Blake Wiest, 60 points (24 PATs, 12 FGs) 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

2010 - 4,230 (1,581 rushing, 2,649 passing, 384.5 YPG) 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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2010 Review

2010 - Damian Perkins, 99 tackles (30 solo, 69 assisted) 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)

2010 - 3,573 (1,238 rushing, 2,335 passing, 324.8 YPG) 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

2010 - Jerry Owens, 36.9 average (55 punts- 2029 yards) 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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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.

1915 (3-4-1) Coach A.B. Hayes 6 Comanche.............................. 12 0 Daniel Baker............................ 6 0 Britton (Cisco)......................... 0 39 Thorp Springs.......................... 7 7 Meridian College................... 13 20 Comanche................................ 0 0 Howard Payne ......................... 2 16 Fort Worth YMCA................... 0

1916 (2-3-2) Coach A.B. Hayes 0 Trinity...................................... 0 0 Britton (Cisco)......................... 0 25 Stamford.................................. 0 0 Daniel Baker.......................... 35 51 Fort Worth YMCA................... 0 0 Thorp Springs.......................... 7 0 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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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

28 24 25 2 0 10 47 0 13 6

1923 (3-5) Coach Davis R. Pena 21 Clifton...................................... 0 0 N.T.A.C.................................. 14 6 Weatherford........................... 27 0 S.M.U. Freshmen................... 18 6 Decatur..................................... 0 7 Abilene Christian..................... 3 6 UT Freshmen......................... 39 0 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

1926 (6-2) Coach W.J. Wisdom 6 Baylor Freshmen.................... 12 0 Meridian College..................... 3 12 Hillsboro.................................. 0 34 Wichita Falls............................ 0 26 McMurry College.................... 7 23 Wesley College........................ 0 13 N.T.A.C.................................... 0 19 Clifton...................................... 0

1927 (6-1-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom 6 Abilene Christian..................... 6 0 McMurry College.................. 14 20 Hillsboro.................................. 0 33 Wesley College........................ 0 39 Gainesville............................... 0 26 Ranger...................................... 6 18 N.T.A.C.................................... 7 38 Clifton...................................... 0

1928 (6-3) Coach W.J. Wisdom 12 Abilene Christian..................... 6 7 Decatur................................... 19 70 Clifton...................................... 0 14 Wesley College........................ 7 29 Hillsboro.................................. 0 13 Gainesville............................. 12 0 McMurry College.................. 32 7 Sul Ross State........................ 27 13 Randolph (Cisco)..................... 6 21 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

1931 (5-3-1) Coach W.J. Wisdom 7 A&M “B” Team..................... 21 0 Abilene Christian................... 13 13 Hillsboro.................................. 0 7 Marshall................................... 7 13 Daniel Baker............................ 7 45 Westminster............................. 0 13 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 0 34 Jefferson Law School............... 0 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

1933 (1-6-3) Coach W.J. Wisdom 18 Cox’s of Waco.......................... 0 0 Howard Payne........................ 20 0 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 0 Abilene Christian..................... 7 0 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 7 0 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 0 Weatherford........................... 19 0 Texas Military Institute.......... 13 0 Ranger...................................... 0 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 0

1934 (5-1-4) Coach W.J. Wisdom 6 Abilene Christian..................... 6 51 Clifton...................................... 6 6 Daniel Baker............................ 6 21 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 46 Dixie University....................... 0 0 T.C.U. Freshmen...................... 0 13 Weatherford........................... 27 6 Texas Military Institute............ 0 26 Ranger...................................... 0 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

1936 (3-5) Coach H.J. Sanders 0 Altus (Okla.).......................... 20 14 Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 35 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 0 A&M “B” Team..................... 13 11 Texas Military Institute............ 7 7 Texas Wesleyan...................... 13 6 Weatherford........................... 13 0 N.T.A.C.................................. 25

1937 (6-2-2) Coach H.J. Sanders 7 Abilene Christian..................... 6 6 Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 7 H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 6 7 Decatur Baptist........................ 6 48 H.P.U. “B” Team.................... 20 14 Hillsboro.................................. 0 7 Schreiner Institute.................. 13 7 Weatherford............................. 7 12 N.T.A.C.................................... 0 2 Weatherford............................. 7

1938 (4-4-1) Coach Earl Rudder 6 Abilene Christian................... 21 0 Cameron (Okla.)...................... 6 13 Sul Ross State........................ 32 38 Decatur Baptist........................ 7 25 Hillsboro.................................. 0 7 Schreiner Institute.................... 7 7 Weatherford............................. 0 38 Clifton...................................... 6 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 7 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

7 7 13 26 14 7 13 13 25 6

1940 (8-2) Coach Earl Rudder 32 H.S.U. Freshmen...................... 0 14 San Angelo............................. 12 6 Kilgore................................... 24 14 Decatur Baptist...................... 13 6 Schreiner Institute.................. 12 14 Lamar....................................... 9 7 Weatherford............................. 0 10 Hillsboro.................................. 7 7 Paris......................................... 6 13 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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1947 (2-8) Coach C.M. Flory 13 Clifton...................................... 6 0 Tyler....................................... 26 25 Weatherford............................. 0 0 Kilgore................................... 44 6 Schreiner Institute.................. 19 0 Lamar..................................... 14 0 San Angelo............................. 35 7 Paris....................................... 13 0 Hillsboro................................ 19 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

1946 (3-7) Coach C.M. Flory 7 Clifton...................................... 0 20 Decatur Baptist........................ 0 0 Hardin College....................... 19 0 Kilgore................................... 20 0 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 7 Lamar..................................... 19 0 San Angelo............................. 18 0 Paris......................................... 7 20 Hillsboro.................................. 0 6 N.T.A.C.................................... 7

1949 (4-6) Coach Willie Zapalac 27 Ranger...................................... 0 12 Paris....................................... 28 26 Arlington State......................... 0 34 Clifton...................................... 0 0 Lamar....................................... 7 0 Tyler....................................... 41 14 Kilgore................................... 20 12 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 12 San Angelo ............................ 37 14 McNeese State....................... 20

54 40 6 22 28 20 6 26 14 31

1951 (3-5-1) Coach H.A. Sanford 13 Cisco........................................ 0 12 Blinn........................................ 6 0 Paris....................................... 28 7 Cameron (Okla.).................... 33 14 Kilgore................................... 47 12 Ranger...................................... 6 8 Schreiner Institute.................. 14 6 San Angelo............................. 28 20 Arlington State....................... 20

1958 (1-9) Coach H.A. Sanford 6 Henderson County................. 13 32 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 19 6 Texarkana................................. 8 0 Kilgore..................................... 8 12 Del Mar.................................. 48 14 Wharton................................. 24 6 San Angelo............................. 20 13 Victoria................................... 24 15 Cameron (Okla.).................... 26 0 Arlington State....................... 34

1959 (1-8) Coach H.A. Sanford 0 Henderson County................. 22 41 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 14 13 Kilgore................................... 14 6 Del Mar.................................. 46 19 Wharton................................. 30 7 San Angelo ............................ 19 0 Victoria................................... 14 27 Cameron (Okla.).................... 34 12 Navarro.................................. 13

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.370 .142 .206 .399 .421 .651 .667 .306 .671 .364 .727 .273 .474 .478

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

38 6 29 13 27 14 26 0 27

1955 (5-4) Coach H.A. Sanford 21 Allen Academy........................ 7 20 Paris....................................... 13 14 Kilgore................................... 20 20 Texarkana............................... 13 28 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 26 6 Ranger ................................... 13 26 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 6 San Angelo............................... 7 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

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

1962 (2-7) Coach Johnny Dunn 13 Southwestern Okla................. 20 14 Texas Lutheran ...................... 34 7 Eastern New Mexico.............. 13 0 Southwest Texas..................... 29 6 Northwestern State (La.)........ 31 14 Henderson State (Ark.).......... 12 3 East Central (Okla.)............... 13 12 McMurry................................ 33 20 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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as a Junior College Coach (Years) W-L-T A. B. Hays (1913-20)................................................. 25-15-4 .613. W. J. Wisdom (1920-22, 24-28, 30-35)................... 71-35-15 .648. Davis R. Pena (1923).................................................... 3-5-0 .375. W. A. Hall (1929)........................................................... 1-6-2 .222. H. J. “Choc” Sanders (1936-37).................................... 9-7-2 .555. Earl Rudder (1938-40).............................................. 18-10-1 .637. T. G. Fields (1941)......................................................... 5-2-2 .667. Jimmie Marshall (1944)................................................. 1-8-0 .111. Marshall Hughes (1945)................................................ 2-5-1 .312. C. M. “Dutch” Flory (1946-48)..................................... 7-22-0 .241. Willie Zapalac (1949-50)............................................. 11-9-0 .550. H. A. “Sandy” Sanford (1951-59)............................... 33-46-3 .420. Johnny Dunn (1960)...................................................... 5-4-0 .555. Record as a Junior College.............................. 191-174-30 .522. as a Senior College Coach (Years) W-L-T Johnny Dunn (1961-66)............................................ 20-34-0 .370. Hobart Lytal (1967-69)................................................ 4-24-0 .142. Lloyd Taylor (1970-72)................................................ 6-23-0 .206. Buddy Fornes (1973-82)........................................... 39-59-1 .399. Bobby Fox (1983-84).................................................. 8-11-0 .421. Bill Pringle (1985-87)................................................. 21-11-1 .651. Hal McAfee (1988-92)............................................... 36-18-0 .667. Ronnie Roemisch (1993-95)....................................... 9-21-1 .306. Todd Whitten (1996, 2000-2004)............................... 45-22-0 .671. Craig Wederquist (1997-99)...................................... 12-21-0 .364. Sam McElroy (2005-2009)........................................ 40-15-0 .727. Cary Fowler (2010-present).......................................... 3-8-0 .273. Record as a Senior College................................ 243-267-3 .474. Overall Record................................................... 434-441-33 .478.

1953 (3-6) Coach H.A. Sanford 20 Cisco...................................... 12 13 Paris....................................... 33 0 A&M Freshmen..................... 34 0 T.C.U. Freshmen.................... 40 7 Kilgore................................... 40 7 Ranger.................................... 12 7 Schreiner Institute.................... 6 14 San Angelo............................. 12 0 Arlington State....................... 14

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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

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1945 (2-5-1) Coach Marshall Hughes 0 Camp Hood............................ 12 0 Camp Hood............................ 20 0 N.T.A.C.................................. 19 6 Allen Academy........................ 6 0 A&M “B” Team..................... 53 20 Allen Academy........................ 0 7 S.M.U. “B” Team................... 40 19 Abilene Christian..................... 0

1948 (2-7) Coach C.M. Flory 13 Clifton...................................... 0 7 Tyler....................................... 19 7 A&M Freshmen..................... 12 12 Kilgore................................... 33 7 Schreiner Institute.................... 0 19 Lamar..................................... 26 0 San Angelo............................. 25 13 Paris....................................... 27 0 N.T.A.C.................................... 6

1957 (2-7) Coach H.A. Sanford 7 Abilene Christian................... 20 0 Kilgore................................... 14 6 Texarkana............................... 64 13 H.S.U. Freshmen.................... 14 19 Cameron (Okla.).................... 27 32 Ranger...................................... 6 39 Henderson County................. 13 26 San Angelo............................. 27 0 Arlington State....................... 32

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1944 (1-8) Coach Jimmie Marshall 0 Blackland AFB....................... 24 0 Bergstrom AFB...................... 33 0 Southwestern.......................... 19 0 Eagle Mountain Marines.......... 7 0 N.T.A.C.................................. 12 13 Abilene Collegians................... 0 0 Blackland AFB....................... 27 0 Galveston AFB....................... 40 6 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

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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

1965 (3-7) Coach Johnny Dunn 0 Howard Payne.......................... 7 12 Eastern New Mexico.............. 20 3 Sam Houston State................. 14 7 Corpus Christi.......................... 6 0 Arkansas Tech........................ 10 0 McMurry.................................. 3 0 East Central (Okla.)............... 28 54 Angelo State........................... 14 7 Southwestern Okla................. 43 27 Texas Lutheran ........................ 0

1966 (6-3) Coach Johnny Dunn 0 Howard Payne.......................... 7 12 McMurry.................................. 7 19 Sam Houston State................. 13 28 Texas Lutheran......................... 6 21 Arkansas Tech.......................... 7 15 UT-Arlington.......................... 46 13 East Central (Okla.)............... 35 44 Angelo State............................. 8 42 Southwestern Okla................... 7 42 *Mexico All-Stars.................... 8 *exhibition

1967 (1-8) Coach Hobart Lytal 13 Howard Payne........................ 35 0 McMurry................................ 36 6 Sam Houston State................. 23 28 Texas Lutheran ...................... 26 7 UT-Arlington.......................... 37 19 Arkansas Tech........................ 27 20 Angelo State........................... 34 0 East Central (Okla.)............... 28 16 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

1975 (1-10, 1-8 in LSC) Coach Buddy Fornes 6 Texas Lutheran....................... 42 2 Bishop.................................... 27 7 at Sul Ross State.................... 10 10 at Angelo State....................... 36 6 at Southwest Texas................. 42 16 Sam Houston State................. 40 6 at Howard Payne ..................... 7 0 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 28 21 Abilene Christian................... 35 15 at Stephen F. Austin............... 14 13 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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6 at Trinity................................... 6 29 McMurry.................................. 6 NAIA QUARTERFINALS 6 (N) Findlay (Ohio)................. 13 1979 (6-4) Coach Buddy Fornes 13 at Austin College.................... 17 15 Sul Ross State.......................... 8 55 at Lubbock Christian................ 0 19 at Trinity................................... 9 20 McMurry................................ 14 20 Austin College....................... 34 18 at Sul Ross State.................... 15 36 Lubbock Christian................... 6 24 Trinity.................................... 34 10 at McMurry............................ 14 1980 (3-7) Coach Buddy Fornes 21 Trinity ................................... 14 11 at McMurry............................ 21 13 Austin College....................... 23 0 at Sul Ross State.................... 12 31 Lubbock Christian................... 0 0 at Trinity................................. 10 0 McMurry ............................... 28 7 at Austin College.................... 23 33 Sul Ross State........................ 35 28 at Lubbock Christian................ 7

1981 (6-4) Coach Buddy Fornes 20 at Trinity................................... 0 22 McMurry ............................... 12 7 at Austin College.................... 50 14 Sul Ross State........................ 21 18 at Lubbock Christian...............11 34 Trinity.................................... 32 21 at McMurry............................ 10 21 Austin College....................... 30 17 at Sul Ross State.................... 30 26 Lubbock Christian................... 0

1982 (4-4) Coach Buddy Fornes 6 at Sul Ross State.................... 33 31 Lubbock Christian................... 0 16 *Nuevo Leon (Mexico)............ 3 21 at McMurry.............................. 7 18 at Austin College.................... 28 9 Sul Ross State ....................... 35 37 at Lubbock Christian.............. 14 12 McMurry.................................. 3 7 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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1984 (6-4) Coach Bobby Fox 34 Tabor (Kan.)............................. 0 21 at Colorado Mines.................. 14 7 at Henderson State (Ark.)...... 34 10 Texas Lutheran....................... 13 30 at Sul Ross State.................... 14 20 McMurry.................................. 3 0 at Austin College.................... 24 37 Sul Ross State........................ 14 7 at McMurry.............................. 0 19 Austin College....................... 20 AZTEC BOWL 15 *Mexico All-Stars.................. 22 *exhibition

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

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

0 7 21 7 18 44 35 14 21 7

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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0 9 6 3 10 18 24 7 44 3

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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

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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.

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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

23 21 14 3 37 17 34 10 26 41 10

2010 (3-8, 3-7 in LSC) Coach Cary Fowler Northeastern State.................. 31 at Central Oklahoma.............. 37 at Northwestern State............. 17 at Abilene Christian............... 65 Angelo State........................... 34 at West Texas A&M............... 48 at Texas A&M Commerce..... 31 Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 13 at Midwestern State............... 31 Incarnate Word....................... 27 Eastern New Mexico.............. 35

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ong known as a leader in intercollegiate athletics, the Lone Star Conference (LSC) is an innovative athletics conference which aims to provide a superior 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 intending to be recognized as the premier NCAA Division II conference in the nation. 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 strives for academic excellence, stresses involvement within the community, and prides itself in upholding traditions while continually seeking new opportunities to provide student-athletes with a unique and superior experience. The LSC - founded on April 25, 1931 LONE STAR CONFERENCE MAP has developed from a five-team conference of Texas-based schools to an 11-member league that spans three states (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico). The conference membership recently changed with the departure of five Oklahoma schools following the 2010-11 academic year. The league continues to assist its member institutions in the maintenance of intercollegiate Stan Wagnon athletic programs that are compatible with the Commissioner highest standards of education and competitive sports. Throughout the league’s 80-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, Southwest Texas State, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin withdrew from the old Texas Jay Poerner Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Compliance The membership alignment has changed over the years, with current members having been added in each of the past six 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. Cameron (1988, 1996) was added near the outset of an expansion phase, while 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, while the University of the Incarnate Word became the newest member in 2010. Melanie Robotham Past members of the LSC include Trinity, Houston, Lamar, Howard Payne, Sul Ross State, McMurry, Harding, Ouachita Media Relations Baptist, Central Oklahoma, East Central (Okla.), Northeastern State (Okla.), Southeastern Oklahoma and Southwestern Oklahoma. With a more streamlined membership in place, the LSC will do away with divisional formats during the 2011-12 athletic seasons. Dating back to the 1997-98 academic year, the league was formed into two divisions - North and South - in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball. Volleyball and baseball returned to playing without divisions in 2007-08, with football, basketball and softball set to go back to a one-conference model this year. 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 2011-12, LSC member institutions have collected 74 NCAA national championships since the league joined the Division II membership in 1982. Abilene Christian supplied the most recent additions to that total, capturing both the men’s indoor and outdoor track and field championships this past year. Travis Whipple Marketing/ The LSC conducts conference championships in 16 sports (eight men and eight women). Men’s championships Broadcasting 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), Melanie Robotham (Media Relations) and Travis Whipple (Marketing and Broadcasting).

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LONE STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Texas A&M-Commerce and Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Sam Houston State Texas A&M-Kingsville Southwest Texas Sam Houston State Sul Ross State Texas A&M-Commerce Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Commerce and Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Southwest Texas and Howard Payne Texas A&M-Commerce Abilene Christian Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M-Kingsville Abilene Christian and Texas A&M-Kingsville Angelo State Texas A&M-Kingsville Southwest Texas Southwest Texas Southwest Texas Texas A&M-Commerce and Southwest Texas Angelo State

1985 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1986 West Texas A&M 1987 Angelo State and Texas A&M-Kingsville 1988 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1989 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1990 Texas A&M-Commerce 1991 Eastern New Mexico 1992 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1993 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1994 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1995 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1996 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1997 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1998 Central Oklahoma 1999 Northeastern State and Central Oklahoma and Southeastern Okla. 2000 Northeastern State 2001 Tarleton and Texas A&M-Kingsville 2002 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2003 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2004 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2005 West Texas A&M 2006 West Texas A&M 2007 West Texas A&M 2008 Abilene Christian 2009 Tarleton and Midwestern State and Texas A&M-Kingsville 2010 Abilene Christian

2011 LSC COMPOSITE SCHEDULE Date

LSC Away

9/1/11 CSU-Pueblo 9/1/11

Home

Time

West Texas A&M

* Abilene Christian Tarleton State

6 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m.

9/3/11 Angelo State

Western State

2 p.m.

9/3/11 East Central

Incarnate Word

7 p.m.

9/3/11 N.M. Highlands

Eastern N.M.

8 p.m.

9/10/11 Angelo State

Chadron State

1 p.m.

9/10/11 Midwestern State Missouri S&T

6:30 p.m.

9/10/11 Minot State

A&M-Kingsville

7 p.m.

9/10/11 * Eastern N.M.

Incarnate Word

7 p.m.

9/10/11 Tarleton State

West Alabama

7 p.m.

9/17/11 * Midwestern State A&M-Commerce 12 p.m. 9/17/11 Central Oklahoma Angelo State

2 p.m.

9/17/11 North Alabama

Abilene Christian

4 p.m.

9/17/11 Eastern N.M.

Okla. Panhandle

7 p.m.

9/17/11 Incarnate Word

Lamar

7 p.m.

9/17/11 * West Texas A&M A&M-Kingsville 9/17/11 Tarleton State

Texas State

8 p.m. TBA

9/22/11 Ouachita Baptist A&M-Commerce

7 p.m.

9/24/11 * Tarleton State

3 p.m.

Eastern N.M.

Home

Time

Date

LSC Away

Home

Time

Abilene Christian

6 p.m.

10/22/11 * Abilene Christian Midwestern State

7 p.m.

9/24/11 * Incarnate Word

West Texas A&M

6 p.m.

10/29/11 * A&M-Commerce Abilene Christian

2 p.m.

9/24/11 * A&M-Kingsville Midwestern State

7 p.m.

10/29/11 * Midwestern State Eastern N.M.

3 p.m.

10/1/11 Western Oregon

Abilene Christian

2 p.m.

10/29/11 Central Washington West Texas A&M 6 p.m.

10/1/11 * Eastern N.M.

Angelo State

6 p.m.

10/29/11 * A&M-Kingsville Angelo State

10/1/11 * A&M-Commerce A&M-Kingsville

7 p.m.

10/29/11 * Incarnate Word

Tarleton State

6 p.m.

10/1/11 * Midwestern State Incarnate Word

7 p.m.

11/5/11 Millsaps

Tarleton State

2 p.m.

10/1/11 * West Texas A&M Tarleton State

7 p.m.

11/5/11 * West Texas A&M Midwestern State

2 p.m.

10/8/11 * Abilene Christian Eastern N.M.

3 p.m.

11/5/11 * Eastern N.M.

A&M-Commerce

6 p.m.

10/8/11 * Angelo State

West Texas A&M

6 p.m.

11/5/11 * Abilene Christian A&M-Kingsville

7 p.m.

10/8/11 * Incarnate Word

A&M-Commerce

6 p.m.

11/5/11 * Angelo State

7 p.m.

10/8/11 Lindenwood

A&M-Kingsville

7 p.m.

11/12/11 * A&M-Commerce West Texas A&M

1 p.m.

10/8/11 * Tarleton State

Midwestern State

7 p.m.

11/12/11 * Incarnate Word

Abilene Christian

1 p.m.

10/15/11 Eastern N.M.

NW Missouri

1 p.m.

11/12/11 * Tarleton State

Angelo State

2 p.m.

10/15/11 * West Texas A&M Abilene Christian

2 p.m.

11/12/11 * A&M-Kingsville Eastern N.M.

2 p.m.

10/15/11 * Midwestern State Angelo State

6 p.m.

11/12/11 Midwestern State Northeastern St.

10/15/11 * A&M-Commerce Tarleton State

7 p.m.

10/15/11 * A&M-Kingsville Incarnate Word

7 p.m.

10/22/11 * Angelo State

A&M-Commerce

2 p.m.

10/22/11 * Eastern N.M.

West Texas A&M

6 p.m.

10/22/11 * Tarleton State

A&M-Kingsville

7 p.m.

Incarnate Word

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6 p.m.

TBA

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9/3/11 A&M-Commerce Upper Iowa

LSC Away

9/24/11 * Angelo State

History

9/2/11 A&M-Kingsville Central Washington 2 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; Wesley Wood, Eastern New Mexico vs. Southern Nazarene, 2010 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: 96, Tyson Williams, West Texas A&M, 2010 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: 218, Kenzee Jackson, Texas A&M-Commerce at Eastern New Mexico, 2010 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; Kenzee Jackson, Texas A&M-Commerce at Eastern New Mexico, 2010; Tommy Hampton, West Texas A&M at Central Missouri, 2010 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; Todd Phillips, West Texas A&M at Southwestern Oklahoma, 2010 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; Todd Phillips, West Texas A&M at Southwestern Oklahoma, 2010 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: 21, Morgan Lineberry, Abilene Christian, 2010 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; Taylor Harris to Stephen Burton, West Texas A&M vs. Tarleton, 2010 Longest Punt Return: 100, three times. Longest Kickoff Return: 100, 20 times. Longest INT Return: 100, 10 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 Records - Team FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Game: Minus-77, McMurry vs. Abilene Christian, 1968 Season: 485, East Texas State, 1952 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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LSC Football Standings (2000-2010)

2010-LSC North Rank, Team T1. Northeastern State T1. East Central T3. Eastern New Mexico T3. Southwestern Okla. T5. Southeastern Okla. T5. A&M-Commerce 7. Central Oklahoma

Overall W-L 5-1 5-1 3-3 3-3 2-4 2-4 1-5

South W-L 6-5 5-6 5-6 3-8 3-8 3-8 2-9

2010-LSC South Rank, Team 1. Abilene Christian 2. Texas A&M-Kingsville 3. West Texas A&M

Overall W-L 6-0 5-1 4-2

South W-L 11-1 10-2 8-4

8-4 5-5 3-8 3-8

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

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

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

South W-L 5-0 4-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-5

2009-LSC South Rank, Team T1. Tarleton

Overall South W-L W-L 10-3 4-2

T1. Midwestern State 9-3 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

4-2 4-2 4-2 3-3 2-4 0-6

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

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

2008-LSC South Rank, Team

Overall South W-L 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

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 T-1. Southeastern Okla. T-1. Central Oklahoma T-1. Northeastern State 6. East Central

North W-L 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 0-5

Overall W-L 6-5 5-6 4-6 4-6 3-7 2-9

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3-3 1-5 2-4 0-6

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2010-Lone Star Conference Rank, Team 1. Abilene Christian 10-0 2. Texas A&M-Kingsville 9-1 3. West Texas A&M 8-2 4. Midwestern State 7-3 5. Northeastern State 6-4 T6. Angelo State 5-5 T6. East Central 5-5 T7. Eastern New Mexico 4-6 T7. Southeastern Okla. 3-7 T7. Southwestern Okla. 3-7 T7. Tarleton 3-7 T7. Incarnate Word 3-7 T12. Texas A&M-Commerce 2-8 T12. Central Oklahoma 2-8

4. Midwestern State 5. Angelo State 6. Tarleton 7. Incarnate Word

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Opponents

PUNTING YARDS Game: 1,203, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 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: 128, Abilene Christian, 2010 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; West Texas A&M at Southwestern Oklahoma, 2010 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

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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; Eastern New Mexico vs. Southern Nazarene, 2010 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

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

LSC Standings Since 2000 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

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

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

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

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 2006-LSC North Overall Rank, Team W-L Southeastern Oklahoma 6-4 Southwestern Oklahoma 6-5 Northeastern State 4-6 Texas A&M-Commerce 5-5 Central Oklahoma 5-6 East Central 2-8

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 North W-L 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4

2004-LSC North Rank, Team Southeastern Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Tarleton State East Central Southwestern Oklahoma Northeastern State

Overall W-L 8-3 8-2 7-4 6-4 1-9 0-10

North W-L 4-1 4-1 3-2 3-2 1-4 0-5

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

Overall W-L 9-2 8-3 6-5 5-5 4-6 2-8 2-9

South W-L 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 1-5

2006-LSC South Rank, Team West Texas A&M Tarleton State Midwestern State Abilene Christian Angelo State Eastern New Mexico Texas A&M-Kingsville

South W-L 5-1 5-1 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-5 0-6

Overall W-L 11-2 6-4 10-3 8-3 3-7 3-7 3-8

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

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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

North W-L 4-1 3-2

Overall W-L 9-2 7-3

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2002-LSC South Rank, Team Texas A&M-Kingsville Abilene Christian Eastern New Mexico Midwestern State Angelo State Texas A&M-Commerce West Texas A&M

Overall W-L 10-3 6-4 8-3 7-4 2-8 2-8 0-11

South W-L 5-1 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

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.” 144

“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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Life in February of 2011. Jergins earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Tarleton, and previously served as the associate vice president for Student Life and

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Vice President Institutional Advancement Dr. Rick Richardson serves Tarleton as the Vice President for

Institutional Advancement. Dr. Richardson came to Tarleton while running Richardson Philanthropy Consulting where he provided specialized strategic 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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Vice President Student Life Mr. Rusty Jergins was named Tarleton’s Vice President for Student

Dr. Karen Murray was named the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost in early 2011. Murray has worked at Tarleton for 23 years, and she previously served in the Office of Academic Affairs as Associate Vice President for Assessment, Curriculum and Outreach. Her educational credentials and professional experience inlude a doctorate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She received her master’s of business administration from the Univeristy of Texas at Arlington and her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School. At Tarleton, Dr. Murray has served as a division director, an academic department head, Associate Vice President and Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prior to working at Tarleton, she served in several capacities in the health care industry.

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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 doctorate degrees from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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Dean of Students. He has 22 years of experience in higher education administration at Tarleton, with 18 years as Dean of Students/Student Life. Over the course of his career, he has supervised major departments within the division, including Residential Living and Learning, Campus Dining, Student Activities, Thompson Student Center, Student Publications, First-Year Experience programs, and Center for Diversity Initiatives and Judicial Affairs. Additionally, he has significant experience in the areas of budgets, staff supervision, program development, facilities, construction and crisis management.

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Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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 Tarleton Quick Facts camping equipment. Other recent additions include a new $30.8 • 2011 Spring Enrollment: 8,764 million science building complete with a 64-seat planetarium, and a new observatory at Tarleton’s • Student/Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1 Hunewell Ranch, which houses a fully robotic, 32-inch diameter, research-grade telescope. • Undergraduate Degree Programs: 68 Students come from around the world–26 countries and 49 states in the United States–to • Graduate Degree Programs: 22 attend Tarleton. Students have the opportunity to choose from 64 undergraduate, 21 graduate, • Doctorate Degree Programs: 1 two associate degree programs and one doctoral program. • Associate Degree Programs: 2 The largest non-land grant agriculture university in the United States, Tarleton is a leader in teacher education. It has one of the • Students and Faculty come from: 220 largest and oldest public school improvement partnerships in the United States, benefiting more than 50 area school Texas counties, 45 states and 34 foreign districts. The university also is a national leader in educating agricultural education teachers. countries 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 • 2009-10 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. Tarleton also offers an innovative horticulture/landscaping program in golf course management. million A doctoral degree in educational administration and online master’s degrees programs are offered. Tarleton was recognized for its Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE), which received • Founded in 1899 special notice from the Association of Teacher Education for program excellence. Through the • Ranks among the most affordable public 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 Motor Behavior houses a unique training machine fitness for individuals with spinal cord called “The Psycle™” for individuals with injuries and other neurological impairment quadriplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, or other mobility impairments that require special training. Research showing the importance of moving paralyzed body parts is ongoing. • National leader in certification of The Department of Animal Sciences oversees the Tarleton Equine-Assisted Therapy (TREAT) program that is agricultural science teachers 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 mine and adjacent to New York Hill and is dedicated to the preservation, research and recording of Texas industrial • Tarleton’s Equine Assisted Therapy history including coal mining, brick making and oil and gas exploration. (TREAT) program utilizes horseback 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 farm and the 1,170-acre Hunewell Ranch provide additional educational facilities. Tarleton also offers specialized recreational therapy 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 just completed a new dairy and a level courses are offered at Tarleton-Central Texas in Killeen. state-of-the-art nursing school building

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TTS and TTP

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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On Campus Student Recreation Center

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 incorporates 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 a state-of-the-art dining facility. The building opened last year, 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 Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Tarletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 20th year as the athletics director at Tarleton State University where he has also begun his 23rd 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 18 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. Athletics Director “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 took 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 243-73 record over the past 10 seasons, with last year’s team going going 24-6 and reaching the NCAA Division II South Central Regional three 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 30th 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

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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.

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Cheri Evans of Tarleton’s athletics staff and his third year as DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations after spending the three previous years as the Assistant to the Director for Internal In her second year as the interim compliance and External Relations. officer, Cheri Evans returns to her alma mater. Jones helps with the day-to-day operations of the Tarleton Evans will be in charge of the day-to-day athletics department and facilities. He is in charge of the Tarleton duties of the NCAA Compliance office at Tarleton. T-Club, an organization for former letterwinners at Tarleton. The newest member of the athletics Jones also serves as the game administrator for the Tarleton administration staff graduated from Tarleton in 2009. football and basketball games, as well as serving as Tarleton’s Evans resides in Stephenville with her son, C.J., and her host for all high school football and basketball games on campus. daughter, Charidee. 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. 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. Hardcastle and her husband, Greg, have resided in Stephenville since 1992. They have two daughters, Faith Ann and Mattie Jo. 152

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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

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After spending a year as the head trainer for indoor sports, Jacob Fain moved into the head tainer for outdoor sports role before the 2010 season. 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 eighth 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 12th 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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Coach Sport Years at Tarleton 10-11 Rec Career Bryan Conger Baseball 4th 35-15 89-69-1 Fourth-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 four seasons and the NCAA tournament in 2011.

Bryan Conger Baseball

Mary Domine Schindler Volleyball 7th 23-10 98-89 Led the TexAnns to four straight Lone Star Conference postseason tournaments from 2007-10... Earned LSC Coach of the Year in 2008 after leading TexAnns to a 22-10 record and second-place finish... Was a four-year letterwinner for the TexAnns. Jerry Doyle Women’s Golf 12th Has led the TexAnn golf team to five straight NCAA Division II West Regional championships… The TexAnns finished last season fourth in the nation for Division II for the second straight year... Tarleton has won the last four Lone Star Conference Championships.

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Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Lance Drake Women’s Tennis 11th 8-10 The TexAnn tennis team has been invited to nine 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 Schindler Volleyball

Ronnie Hearne W. Basketball 9th 25-5 148-79 Has led the TexAnns to eight consecutive winning seasons and eight consecutive trips to the Lone Star Conference Tournament… Earned his 500th collegiate victory with a 63-62 overtime win against Angelo State in 2008.... Earned his 100th Division II win against Angelo State in 2009... Guided the TexAnns to a 25-5 record in 2010-11... His team advanced to its third NCAA Division II South Central Regional last season, and it claimed the program’s first-ever win in the national tournament with a victory over Southeastern Oklahoma... Clinched school’s first ever LSC South Division title.

Pat Ponder Track and Field Cross Country

Julie Mata Softball 16th 21-23-1 430-308-3 Team has qualified for the Lone Star Conference championship tournament in 10 of the last 15 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.

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Pat Ponder XC/Track & Field 5th Led the Texan track and field team to a sixth-place finish and the TexAnn team to a fifthplace finish last season... Had 11 Tarleton track and field athletes qualify for the NCAA Division II National Championships and coached All-Conference, All-Region and AllAcademic student athletes in 2010-11... Coached men’s XC team to seventh place and women’s to 10th at the LSC Championships

Jerry Doyle Women’s Golf

Cary Fowler Football 2nd 3-8 3-8 After spending two seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Texans, Fowler took over the program in 2010 and finished with a 3-8 record... Helped the Texans reach the 2009 NCAA Division II Playoffs and advanced two rounds... Had spent the previous nine seasons as a defensive coordinator in the Lone Star Conference.

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Lonn Reisman M. Basketball 22nd 24-6 441-191 Has led the Texans to eight South Central Regional Tournament in 10 years… Has recorded 20 winning seasons including 13 seasons with 20 or more wins… Claimed his 400th Tarleton victory in December 2007 with a win over St. Edward’s... Has a 243-73 record in the last 10 seasons, including and impressive 309-59 record in Wisdom Gym.

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Ronnie Hearne Women’s Basketball

Julie Mata Softball

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Tarleton Athletics Staff

Rod Cole Strength and Conditioning Coach

Mark Cumpion Assistant Coach Softball

Cathy Doyle Athletics Secretary

Lee Hays Assistant Coach Football

Justin Hobbs Assistant Coach Track and Field

Chris Mineo Assistant Coach Football

Jessica Ransom Assistant Coach Volleyball

Chris Reisman Associate Head Coach Men’s Basketball

Bobby Segal Assistant Coach Baseball

Cheryl Spellmeier Football Secretary

Marcus White Assistant Coach Football

Misty Wilson Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball

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Henry Cofer Assistant Coach Football

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Justin Carrigan Assistant Coach Football

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Jabarr Adams Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

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The Tarleton Atheltics offices are located inside Wisdom Gym on the northeast corner of the building. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009 LSC Division Champions • 2001, 2009 LSC Co-Champion

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68 All-Americans

Three Academic All-Americans

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

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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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 2011-12 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 15 years, including four 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 at 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 is the assistant pro at Lochinvar Golf Course in Houston. The couple resides in Stephenville. Lucas Vance enters his fifth 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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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 first year under the direction of the new director Ross Bagienski after Joey Roberts, who had directed the office for eight seasons, departed Tarleton to take the Communications Minister job at University Church of Christ in Abilene. Bagienski enters his second season with the athletics communications office. A 2008 graduate of Purdue, Bagienski is a native of Madison, Indiana. He received his Ross Bagienski bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising. He has worked two seasons in minor league baseball at the Lousiville Bats (2009) and the San Antonio Missions (2010). Prior to moving to Tarleton, he completed his role as the assistant to the president of the Texas League (2010). Bagienski also has sports information experience at Hanover College and the University of Toledo. Bagienski resides in Granbury with his fiancee Kate. The Tarleton sports information department received several awards last year in Division B, inlcuding Best Cover - Men’s Basketball Media Guide; Best Overal Media Guide - Men’s Basketball; Second Place - Women’s Basketball Media Guide; and Third Place - Women’s Vollebyall Media Guide. The publications are judged by media throughout the nation and the awards program is put on by COSIDA. The Division B includes schools from NCAA Division II, III, NAIA and Junior College.

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Opponents’ Sports Information Directors Abilene Christian

West Alabama

Contact: Lance Fleming E-Mail: flemingl@acu.edu Office: 325-674-2693 Cell: 325-665-3543 www.acusports.com

Contact: Kyle Lewis E-Mail: klewis@uwa.edu Office: 205-652-3719 Cell: 405-615-2233 www.UWAathletics.com

Texas State

Eastern New Mexico

Contact: Rick Poulter E-Mail: rpoulter@txstate.edu Office: 512-245-2966 Cell: 512-78-0697 www.txstatebobcats.com

Contact: Adam Pitterman E-Mail: adam.pitterman@enmu.edu Office: 505-562-4309 Cell: 918-534-6266 www.enmusports.com

West Texas A&M

Midwestern State

Contact: Dameon Myres E-Mail: dmyres@wtamu.edu Office: 806-651-4406 Cell: 254-413-5000 www.gobuffsgo.com

Contact: Trey Reed E-Mail: trey.reed@mwsu.edu Office: 940-97-4818 Cell: 940-232-4978 www.msumustangs.com

Texas A&M-Commerce

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Contact: Rand Champion E-Mail: Rand_Champion@tamu-commerce.edu Office: 903-886-5131 Cell: 903-366-6041 www.lionathletics.com

Contact: Shane Meling E-Mail: kusmm001@tamuk.edu Office: 361-593-2870 Cell: 903-399-0455 www.javelinaathletics.com

Incarnate Word

Millsaps

Contact: Wayne Witt E-Mail: witt@uiwtx.edu Office: 210-829-3828 Cell: 210-452-8049 www.cardinalathletics.com

Contact: James Hill E-Mail: hilljc@millsaps.edu Office: 601-974-1394 Cell: 601-454-1141 www.GoMajors.com

2001, 2009 LSC Champions

Thursday, Sept. 1 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 • 6 p.m.

Four-Time LSC Division Championships

Saturday, Sept. 17 • 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 13 • Noon

Saturday, Oct. 8 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1 • 7 p.m.

Three Academic All-Americans

Saturday, Oct. 15 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5 • 2 p.m.

Angelo State 68 All-Americans

Saturday, Nov. 12 - 2 p.m. Contact: Tommy Shield E-Mail: tschield@angelo.edu Office: 325-942-2378 Cell: N/A www.angelosports.com 158

Saturday, Oct. 22 • 7 p.m.

2011 Texan Football Media Guide • tarletonsports.com

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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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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.

Conference

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.

68 All-Americans

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 WEST ALABAMA Sept. 10 • Livingston, Ala. 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. TEXAS STATE Sept. 17 • San Marcos 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. EASTERN NEW MEXICO Sept. 24 • Portales, N.M. 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. MIDWESTERN STATE Oct. 8 • Wichita Falls 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-KINGSVILLE Oct. 22 • Kingsville 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. ANGELO STATE nov. 12 • San Angelo 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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