2016 Tennessee Tech Football Media Guide by Tennessee Tech Sports Information

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A new era begins...

s offensive coordinator at Temple University, Marcus Satterfield played a large role during the past three years in turning around a struggling program, helping lift the Owls to a conference divisional championship, 10-win season, first Top 25 ranking in 36 years, and bowl appearance. Now Satterfield, 39, is increasing his wingspan. Stepping away from his post with the Owls, Satterfield was named on January 4, 2016 as head coach of the Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles. Joined by his wife, Sarah, and daughter, Harper, Satterfield was introduced at a press conference on campus, becoming the

12th head football coach as the program heads into its 95th season in 2016. “As a coach’s son growing up in the state of Tennessee, and coaching in the state and the Ohio Valley Conference, I have always looked at Tennessee Tech as a possible landing spot for me,” Satterfield said. “There is so much potential, not just for football, but also with the location, the tremendous academics, the support system that is in place, and the commitment from the administration. “I couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity,” he said. “There are really good

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football players in the state of Tennessee, and there are already really good football players on campus. All the parts in a recipe to win are right there.” Tennessee Tech Director of Athletics Mark Wilson introduced Satterfield at the press conference. “Marcus is a high-energy coach with a lot of passion for coaching,” Wilson said. “He has tremendous connections throughout Tennessee, and a wealth of professional preparation for this position, having coached at both the FBS and FCS levels.” Wilson added that Satterfield is an ideal fit for the future of the football program.

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Coaching staff “Marcus is the son of a football coach, and from the sixth grade on he knew he wanted to be a football coach,” Wilson said. “He is an excellent X’s and O’s coach, and he’s a ‘player’s coach.’ He comes to Tennessee Tech with a great vision of how he wants to operate, and where he wants to take Golden Eagle football.” With family ties in the state, Satterfield played high school football for his father, coach Bill Satterfield, at Greenback High School from 1990 to 1994. Following one season at Chattanooga State Community College, he was a three-year letterman at East Tennessee State University from 1995 to 1998. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from ETSU in 1999. His coaching career began with three seasons at Chattanooga, first as a volunteer and one as a restricted earnings coach, before one season as an assistant coach working with the wide receivers. He moved to Knoxville to become a two-year, graduate assistant on Phillip Fulmer’s staff with the Tennessee Volunteers, helping the team to the 2002 and 2003 Peach Bowls, and served as the interim running backs coach for the second of those bowl contests. Next came one season each as wide receivers coach at Richmond and Western Carolina, followed by a three-year stint at UT Martin in the Ohio Valley Conference. He was the

passing game coordinator and moved into the role of associate head coach in 2008. In 2009, he was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Chattanooga, working with Russ Huesman through four seasons and posting winning records each year. Satterfield then went to Temple with coach Matt Rhule, taking over in 2013 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons. This past season he served as offensive coordinator while coaching the Owl running backs. The Owls opened the year with a program-best 7-0 record and

were ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since 1981. He helped earn a 10-win regular season and an American Athletic East division title, plus a victory over Penn State for the first time in 73 years. That success at Temple came just two seasons after the program won two games in 2013. Leaving behind the program he helped build was difficult, Satterfield said, but his focus has quickly turned to building the Golden Eagle program. “As head coach, my vision for the future of Golden Eagle football is to strengthen the existing nucleus of the team and

guide them down the path to national prominence,” he said. “Whenever you put as much time and heart and passion into rebuilding a program like we did at Temple, and working with a great coaching staff and head coach like Matt (Rhule), it’s hard to leave. We worked really hard and we got to see an organization come together and have success. “All of that has helped prepare me for this position at Tennessee Tech,” Satterfield said. “Matt has been a leader and boss and friend, and he has helped me along in this process. He has helped me to learn how to prepare for my first head coaching job.”

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“We will rally the community, the university and alumni to have a vested interest in building a winning football program.” Marcus Satterfield Tennessee Tech head football coach Rhule sees success in Satterfield’s future with the Golden Eagles. “Marcus Satterfield is a dynamic young coach who was integral in our program going from two wins in 2013 to a 10-win team this season. His leadership and vision will help guide Tennessee Tech to excellence and success both on and off the football field,” Rhule said. Satterfield said the off-season for the Golden Eagles begins immediately. “This off-season is critical, and the first thing our kids will have to understand is that our first game starts January 19, when the semester and classes start,” he said. “We are going to commit everything we have to helping our kids ‘win’ this first semester. We’ll strive for academic excellence, and that will be our main focus. Before weights, before running, the focus of our staff and team will be put into winning academically. The success in the classroom in the first semester will catapult us into the summer. Winning in the classroom will lead to winning on the field. “This will be the toughest off-season program they’ve ever been a part of, and we need everyone to be involved. They will learn to compete, and hopefully that will help us formulate our own brand of football.” Satterfield is happy to detail the brand of football he expects from the Golden Eagles.

“We will be the most physical, disciplined, relentless, accountable, toughest team in the country,” he said. “We will throw body blows for four quarters until our opponents quit.” Lifting the Golden Eagles toward a path to national prominence prompts four building blocks Satterfield plans to implement. “We will have a wide-open offense and aggressive, pressuring-style defense that will attract the best Division I athletes,” he says.

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“Promoting the personal growth of our players academically, athletically and socially through the creation of a strong work ethic will lead to trust, loyalty and a team concept creating enthusiasm for our program,” he says. “We will rally the community, the university and alumni to have a vested interest in building a winning football program,” he adds. “We will establish goals for Tennessee Tech to become Ohio Valley Conference champions, attend and win playoff games, and maintain a ranking in the Top 25 consistently with an FCS playoff berth and national championship as our ultimate goal.”

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SHAWN QUINN

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Assistant head coach / Linebackers

hawn Quinn has coaching experience at Western Carolina, Charleston Southern, Northwestern State, Georgia Southern, Louisiana Lafayette, plus SEC programs at Tennessee and LSU. For the last three years, Quinn served as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at WCU, leading a resurgence of the Catamount defense. Prior to his move to Western Carolina, he coached one season at Charleston Southern where his defensive unit led the Big South Conference in pass defense and ranking third in scoring and total defense. Quinn additionally has previous coordinator experience from a year working as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Northwestern State, and two seasons at Georgia Southern coaching linebackers while also serving as the Eagles’

recruiting coordinator. AT GSU, he helped the Eagles win the 2011 Southern Conference championship and achieve two FCS semi-final playoff appearances. Quinn began his coaching career at the high school level, coaching outside linebackers and tight ends for a year at Armuchee (Ga.) High before spending five years coaching at Maryville (Tenn.) High where he helped lead the team to the 1998 Tennessee Class 4-A state championship. He then landed on the staff of former University of Tennessee head coach, Phillip Fulmer from 1999-2002, as an offensive graduate assistant, taking part in the Vols’ 2001 SEC East Championship. Quinn coached in three bowl games under Fulmer.

From 2002-07, Quinn coached outside linebackers and the defensive line at Louisiana-Lafayette, helping win the 2005 Sun Belt championship. He also worked as a defensive line assistant for LSU during the 2008 season. Quinn has coached and recruited several NFL players, most notably Jason Whitten (Dallas), Tyson Jackson (Atlanta), Charles Tillman (Carolina), Darius Eubanks (Tampa Bay) and Jeremy Lane (Seattle). A four-year starter along the defensive line at Carson-Newman College, Quinn was an All-South Atlantic Conference (SAC) selection, helping the Eagles claim four conference championships. He graduated with a degree in history and political science in 1995 before earning a master’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University. WWW.TTUSPORTS.COM

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JUSTIN RASCATI OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR Quarterbacks

ustin Rascati comes to Tech after two seasons at UT Martin where he coached the Skyhawk wide receivers in addition to serving as the passing game coordinator. He also served as the assistant recruiting coordinator for the OVC school.

Rascati enjoyed a remarkable collegiate playing career at quarterback, beginning at Louisville before a transfer to James Madison where he led the Dukes to a 13-2 record and the program’s first and only FCS national championship in 2004.

Before joining the Skyhawks, Rascati guided the quarterbacks at Weber State in 2012 and 2013.

After graduating from James Madison in 2005, Rascati earned tryouts with the NFL’s Chicago Bears and the CFL’s Montreal

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Alouettes before playing two seasons in the Arena Football League. He then served as offensive coordinator at Kentucky Country Day School in Louisville from 2010-11 before joining the Weber State coaching staff. A native of Gainesville, Fla., Rascati enjoyed a remarkable prep career at Buchholz High School where he was the alltime leader in career passing yards (5,033) and touchdown passes (45).

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DEREK CARR Assistant Coach Recievers

erek Carr just wrapped up his second season as graduate assistant coach for Temple where he worked with the offense. In addition to Temple, Carr previously played for Satterfield at UT Martin. Carr was a three-year captain at UTM where he holds several quarterback re-

cords, including school marks for career pass attempts, completions, yards, and TDs; and TD passes in a game. He set the NCAA record for passing efficiency in a game at Murray State in 2012 when he completed 42 of 46 passes for 560 yards and seven TDs.

After his graduation in 2013 with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in university studies, Carr served as a graduate assistant for the Skyhawks working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers. A native of McKenzie, Tenn., Carr is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has spent time working for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. WWW.TTUSPORTS.COM

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TYREE FOREMAN Associate Head Coach Running backs

he 2015 season was Tyree Foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth as running backs coach at Temple, where he developed a tradition of excellent ball carriers under his direction. Foreman earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in religious studies from Virginia in May 2001, with concentrations in Christianity and Buddhism. He was a three-year letterwinner in the backfield at Virginia from 1999 to 2001, starting at both the fullback and tailback positions.

After departing Virginia, the Sandy Spring, Md., native, signed a rookie, free-agent contract with the San Diego Chargers in April 2002. At the end of training camp he was signed to the Chicago practice squad in August and remained with the Bears throughout the 2002 season. Foreman was allocated to NFL Europe during the spring of 2003 and spent the season as the starting fullback for the Barcelona Dragons. He left professional football during the summer of 2003 and returned to the grid-

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iron with his initial coaching assignment at West Point. Foreman arrived at West Point in March 2004 and helped make an immediate impact on the Black Knight rushing attack. In addition to coaching ball carriers during his tenure at Army, Foreman also worked with special teams, assisting with punt, kickoff return and punt return, as well as field goal and extra point units. He recruited in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia, and Ohio for the Black Knights.

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BOBBY MAFFEI Assistant Coach Cornerbacks

obby Maffei spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant coach for Temple where he worked with the defense and special teams. Maffei moved to Temple from Pace University where he was a wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to his stint at Pace, he spent three seasons

at Central Connecticut State in a variety of roles. He began as director of football operations where he organized team travel, directed summer camps, and organized recruiting visits. In 2011, along with his operations role he handled quality control for the defense. In 2012 he became the wide receivers coach and in 2013 added

the responsibility of special teams coordinator. The Trumbull, Ct., native, began his coaching career as a student assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 200. He graduated in 2011 with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in educational and human sciences majoring in Spanish and secondary education. WWW.TTUSPORTS.COM

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DAVID NAPERT Assistant coach Offensive line

avid Napert has held coaching spots at Chattanooga, East Tennessee, SMU, Valdosta State and Western Carolina, as well as head coaching in the high school ranks. He spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Western Carolina from 2003 through 2007, serving first as coach of the offensive line for two years followed by three years coaching the linebackers. Prior to his role at WCU, he coached four years at Chattanooga from 1999 through 2002, the first two years as offensive line coach, one coaching the linebackers and one with the defensive line.

Following his stint at Western Carolina, Napert was the head coach for two seasons at Robbinsville (N.C.) High School, then spent six seasons at Smoky Mountain High School in Sylvan, N.C., the first as an assistant and the past five as head coach. In 1998, Napert served as the head football coach at Rhea County High School in Evensville, Tenn., leading his squad to a 6-5 record and the first round of the state playoffs.

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Before taking over the football program at Rhea County, Napert served for one year as the strength coach and defensive line coach at Southern Methodist University. He worked for five years at East Tennessee State as the strength coach and football offensive line coach and was the strength coordinator and defensive line coach at Valdosta State for six years. A native of Rockledge, Fla., Napert graduated from Troy State in 1982 with a degree in Physical Education and Biology. He earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Valdosta State in 1986.

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CHRIS POLIZZI

Assistant Coach Recruiting coordinator / Safeties

riginally from Great Barrington, Mass., Chris Polizzi joins the Golden Eagle staff after having held positions at Central Methodist, UCLA, Utah, Iowa and, most recently, Western Carolina. Polizzi joined the Western Carolina coaching staff in July of 2015 after spending three years as a defensive graduate assistant coach at the University of Iowa. Coaching the cornerbacks, Junior Trey Morgan earned 2nd Team All-Conference distinction in 2015. During his time on staff at Iowa, Polizzi worked with Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker coaching the secondary. He worked with current NFL safety Micah Hyde, who was named a first-team All-Big Ten selection and also won the Tatum-Woodson Award, annually given to the best defensive back in the conference in 2012.

The Hawkeyes earned a spot in the 2014 Outback Bowl vs LSU and the 2015 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Tennessee during Polizzi’s time in Iowa City.

at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., spending four-years on staff where he coached both the tight ends and wide receivers and the defensive secondary.

Prior to Iowa, Polizzi served as a graduate assistant coach at Utah in 2011 where he coached the tight ends and assisted with the defensive scout team, leading to a win over Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl.

A four-year starting cornerback for Lake Forest (Ill.) College from 2001-04, Polizzi helped win one conference championship in 2002, as well as win a combined 28 games in his four years, the most wins by a class in school history.

Polizzi joined the Utah staff after two years as a quality control coach at UCLA working with the secondary there. The Bruins capped the 2009 season with a win over Temple in the Eagle Bank Bowl. He arrived in Westwood after four years on the staff at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. His final two years at CMU he coached the secondary for the Eagles. Polizzi began his coaching career in 2005 as the wide receivers and tight ends coach

Polizzi graduated Lake Forest in 2005 with a degree in communications and later earned a master’s degree in special education from Central Methodist in 2007. He earned a second master’s in Sport Management from the University of Iowa in 2014. Polizzi is married to the former Kelli Ritter, the head athletic trainer at Cumberland University.

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CAM WENTZ Assistant coach Tight ends / Tackles

amden Wentz joined the Tennessee Tech football coaching staff in February to work with the Golden Eagle tight ends. Wentz just completed his second season as an offensive graduate assistant at Purdue University.

from 2010 through 2012, snapping the ball to current Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and current Tampa Bay quarterback Mike Glennon. In three seasons, he allowed only one sack in more than 2,000 snaps.

Wentz was a four-year letterwinner at North Carolina State where he played center for the Wolfpack. He started 39 consecutive games and was named All-ACC twice during his playing career. He was named to the Rimington Trophy watch list three times, an honor that goes to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top collegiate center. He started every game in the Wolfpack offensive line

Wentz then signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2013, and spent the summer attending various team camps with the NFL franchise where he learned from all-Pro center John Sullivan and played under offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and offensive line coach Jeff Davidson.

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His coaching career began in March 2014 when he accepted a graduate assistant position at Purdue. In two seasons with the Boilermakers, Wentz worked with opponent films, assisted in the offensive game plan preparation, assisted the offensive line coach, and coached the entire defensive scout team. He also assisted in recruiting and player development. A native of Marietta, Georgia, he graduated from N.C. State in December 2012 with a degree in sports management. He added his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in sport management from Purdue in 2015.

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SAM WILLIAMSON Assistant Coach Defensive tackles

am Williamson is in his 10th season as the defensive line coach at Tech, staying on board with the new Golden Eagle coaching staff under head coach Marcus Satterfield. The defensive line could be the strength of the 2016 Golden Eagles under his leadership. In 2011, on the way to winning a share of the OVC title, the Golden Eagle defense ranked first in the OVC and was first in the league in rushing defense, allowing only 148.5 yards per game, and Williamson’s defensive line was one of the primary factors in the success. Williamson, 34, is a 2005 graduate of UAB where he was a four-year letterman as a defensive tackle for the Blazers. He is a native of Greenville, Ala. Following graduation, he spent one season as a volunteer assistant coach for the

Blazers, helping to mold the defensive line. He worked in developing the talents of NFL players Jermaine McElveen and Kyle Bissinger. Elected as the captain of both the football and basketball teams at Greenville (Ala.) High School, Williamson continued in a leadership role with the Blazers during his collegiate career. He was twice named the team captain, twice chosen the Conference USA Player of the Week, and was named to the C-USA Academic Honor Roll. A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Williamson was also active in the Big Brother, Big Sister program in Birmingham during his playing career. A defensive tackle, he was a full-time starter his final two years and saw some additional starting duty as a sophomore in

2003. He finished his career with 106 total tackles, including 12 tackles-for-loss and four quarterback sacks. In 2004, he was on the field for the Blazers when they played in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl. Williamson received his bachelor’s degree in Justice Science in 2005, and was a volunteer assistant coach during the 2006 season, working with the defensive line. He also worked one year in the Sports Medicine and Fitness program at UAB, mentoring high school seniors and supervising student-athletes from high schools and middle schools. Williamson is the proud father of two sons, Braylon (7) and Braxton (2). He is engaged to Audrey Jackson of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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DONTAE WRIGHT

Assistant coach Special teams coordinator / Defensive ends

ontae Wright spent the past three seasons on the Morehead State coaching staff, most recently as defensive coordinator for the Eagles. He previously coached at Centre College, North Alabama, and three years as a graduate assistant at SEC member Kentucky. Prior to his stint at Morehead State from 2013-15, Wright spent the 2012 season at Centre College following two years at North Alabama where he helped the Lions post an 18-8 combined record in 2010 and 2011. The defensive line coach for the Lions, he helped reach NCAA Division

II second-round playoff appearances and he coached four all-conference and one All-America performer. Wright served as a graduate assistant at Kentucky from 2007-09. In his first season, Wright worked with the linebackers and the next two years he worked with the defensive line. The Wildcats went to two Music City Bowls and one Liberty Bowl in his three years. As a player, Wright was part of two

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Mid-American Conference East Division championship teams at Miami (Ohio). The RedHawks won the conference outright in 2003 and played in the GMAC Bowl, then won a division crown in 2004 and participated in the Independence Bowl. A native of Louisa, Ky., Wright earned four letters at Miami from 2003-06 and earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in physical education from the university in 2007. A teammate of NFL star Ben Roethlisberger at Miami, Wright started at linebacker his senior year and also played on special teams.

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2016 Numerical Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 44

Name Dontez Byrd Maleek Hall Michael Birdsong Mike Cain Kevin Robinson-White Elliott Normand Josh Poplar Brock McCoin Kip Patton Nick Madonia Luke Ward Andre Sale Brandon Thomas Deontay Wilson Toron Morten Will Warner Dantae Wilkes Krys Cates Colby Brown Josh Cunningham Andrew Swicegood Clay Davis Deven Sullivan Quintavious Boyd Dorian Carter Andrew Goldsmith Bryson Wilkins Terrence Ross Ty Jobe Roderick Napper Ricky Ballard Eriq Fadahunsi Dami Adekunjo Matt Cook Jordan Jackson Yeedee Thaenrat A.J. Flemister Xavier Knight Darrius Stafford Shannon Fayne Randy Lewis Senquay Eichelberger Isaiah McKinney Jordan Giberti Zach Poston Jake Buttram Alex Carling

Pos. WR CB QB DT DT LB LB WR TE K QB QB CB S LB LB DE WR QB WR RB S LB CB RB RB CB S S RB S CB CB LB LB RB CB CB WR S LB LB LB TE S RB TE

Cl. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. R-Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So.

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

Wt. 180 190 245 310 315 225 220 185 240 185 225 210 205 190 235 200 230 215 200 175 215 205 215 160 200 210 180 200 200 170 185 190 180 210 195 200 200 175 195 195 210 200 210 240 155 250 245

Hometown / Previous School Louisville, Ky. / Louisville Clarksville, Tenn. / Kenwood HS Colonial Heights, Va. / Marshall Madison, Tenn. / Whites Creek HS Cincinnati, Ohio / Moeller HS Oak Ridge, Tenn. / Oak Ridge HS Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville Central HS Livingston, Tenn. / Livingston Academy Eagleville, Pa. / Temple Arrington, Tenn. / Centennial HS Decaturville, Tenn. / Riverside HS Little Rock, Ark. / Catholic HS Jacksonville, Fla. / Ribault HS Trussville, Ala. / Trussville HS Phenix City, Ala. / Central HS Rockwood, Tenn. / Rockwood HS Jackson, Tenn. / Liberty Tech Magnet HS Newport, Tenn. / Cocke County HS Tampa, Fla. / Coffeyville CC Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Oakland HS Fletcher, N.C. / Reynolds HS Louisville, Ky. / Chr. Acad. of Louisville Tuscumbia, Ala. / Muscle Shoals HS Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Oakland HS Goodlettsville, Tenn. / Beech HS Jackson, Tenn. / Trinity Christian Acad. Nashville, Tenn. / McGavock HS Apoka, Fla. / Louisville Lebanon, Tenn. / Watertown HS Hendersonville, Tenn. / Beech HS Chattanooga, Tenn. / Notre Dame HS Bryans Road, Md. / Temple Glen Burnie, Md. / Glen Burnie HS Dalton, Ga. / Dalton HS Knoxville, Tenn. / Hardin Valley Academy Philadelphia, Pa. / Father Judge HS Chattanooga, Tenn. / Notre Dame HS Plantersville, Ala. / Dallas County HS Memphis, Tenn. / Kirby HS Nashville, Tenn. / Donelson Chr. Acad. Brooklyn, N.Y. / Grand Street HS Tupelo, Miss. / Pearl-Cohn HS Morristown, Tenn. / Morristown West HS Gainesville, Fla. / Gainesville HS Cookeville, Tenn. / Cookeville HS Huntsville, Tenn. / Scott County HS Scranton, Pa. / Temple

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2016 Numerical Roster No. 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 67 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 80 81 82 84 85 86 88 89 93 94 95 96 97

Name Storm Williams Cooper Jackson Jake Warwick Corey DeBoe Miles Corpening J.T. Rankin Alex Alcorn Taylor Underwood Joe Robertson Tim Collins Zach Malone Thomas Bronson Charles Mouton Aderick Moore Matthew Leifheit Sage Stockton Aidan Panni Hudson Smith Kyron Hart Xavier Schlueter Anthony Akers Riley Patton Brady Bose Will Chatmon Charles Rutledge Shade Foster Joel Forrester Lucien Charles Chandler Nelson Myles Douglas Jordan Smith Austin Hicks Seth Huner Clint Zierke R.D. Ford Hayden Freels Adam Swayze Cory Malone Haidar Zaidan Richie Koons Norman Hand Chris Moore Chris McElderry

Pos. LB RB LB LB CB OL OL OL DE DE DE DE OL LB OL OL LS OL OL DT DT LS DE OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR TE WR TE WR TE K DT DT DE DE

Cl. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Gr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So.

Ht. 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-0 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-0 6-4 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-0 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-1

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Wt. 195 245 230 255 190 285 250 280 235 250 245 265 305 245 240 285 205 285 285 315 290 195 285 290 285 285 290 285 300 295 185 220 175 230 185 225 190 245 185 280 255 250 250

Hometown / Previous School Milan, Tenn. / Milan HS Nashville, Tenn. / Lipscomb Academy Alcoa, Tenn. / Alcoa HS Gallatin, Tenn. / Carson-Newman Rock Hill, S.C. / Northwestern HS Maryville, Tenn. / Alcoa HS Oak Ridge, Tenn. / Oak Ridge HS New Market, Ala. / Hazel Green HS Franklin, Tenn. / Page HS Birmingham, Ala. / Restoration Acad. Henderson, Tenn. / Chester County HS Brooksville, Fla. / Appalachian State Victorville, Calif. / Victor Valley College Selma, Ala. / Selma HS Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Blackman HS Lake Park, Ga. / Hardin County HS Birchwood, Tenn. / Ooltewah HS Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Oakland HS Lebanon, Tenn. / Lebanon HS Petersburg, Tenn. / Lincoln County HS Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Oakland HS Knoxville, Tenn. / Halls HS Ashland City, Tenn. / Cheatham Co. HS Cantony, Ga. / North Cobb HS Atlanta, Ga. / Columbia HS Crossville, Tenn. / Stone Memorial HS Oxford, Miss. / Itawamba JC Orlando, Fla. / Colonial HS Vinemont, Ala. / West Point HS Nashville, Tenn. / Ensworth HS LaVergne, Tenn. / Battle Ground Acad. Birmingham, Ala. / Gardendale HS Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Station, Tenn. / Independence HS Wayne, Ill. / Bartlett HS Huntsville, Ala. / Buckhorn HS Rockwood, Tenn. / Rockwood HS Spring Hill, Tenn. / Independence HS Henderson, Tenn. / Chester County HS McKenzie, Tenn. / Henry County HS Maryville, Tenn. / Maryville HS Walterboro, S.C. / Colleton County HS Signal Mountain, Tenn. / Signal Mtn. HS Gadsden, Ala. / Gadsden City HS

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2016 Alphabetical Roster

No. Name 32 Dami Adekunjo 67 Anthony Akers 51 Alex Alcorn 30 Ricky Ballard 3 Michael Birdsong 70 Brady Bose 22 Quintavious Boyd 56 Thomas Bronson 16 Colby Brown 43 Jake Buttram 1 Dontez Byrd 4 Mike Cain 44 Alex Carling 22 Dorian Carter 15 Krys Cates 75 Lucien Charles 71 Will Chatmon 54 Tim Collins 33 Matt Cook 49 Miles Corpening 17 Josh Cunningham 20 Clay Davis

48 78 40 31 38 35 85 74 73 86 42 23 2 95 64 81 82 46 33 27 36 94

Corey DeBoe Myles Douglas Senquay Eichelberger Eriq Fadahunsi Shannon Fayne A.J. Flemister R.D. Ford Joel Forrester Shade Foster Hayden Freels Jordan Giberti Andrew Goldsmith Maleek Hall Norman Hand Kyron Hart Austin Hicks Seth Huner Cooper Jackson Jordan Jackson Ty Jobe Xavier Knight Richie Koons

59 39 10 89 55 8 97 41 58 96 13 57 29 76 6 62 9 69 7 42 50 53

Matthew Leifheit Randy Lewis Nick Madonia Cory Malone Zach Malone Brock McCoin Chris McElderry Isaiah McKinney Aderick Moore Chris Moore Toron Morten Charles Mouton Roderick Napper Chandler Nelson Elliott Normand Aidan Panni Kip Patton Riley Patton Josh Poplar Zach Poston J.T. Rankin Joe Robertson

5 26 72 11 65 63 80 37 60 21 88 18 34 11 52 10 13 14 24 45 12 93 84

Kevin Robinson-White Terrence Ross Charles Rutledge Andre Sale Xavier Schlueter Hudson Smith Jordan Smith Darrius Stafford Sage Stockton Deven Sullivan Adam Swayze Andrew Swicegood Yeedee Thaenrat Brandon Thomas Taylor Underwood Luke Ward Will Warner Dantae Wilkes Bryson Wilkins Storm Williams Deontay Wilson Haidar Zaidan Clint Zierke

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2016 Projected Two-Deep

DEFENSE RUSH Joe Robertson Chris McElderry Tim Collins

TACKLE Kevin Robinson-White Anthony Akers Kyron Hart WILL Josh Poplar Isaiah McKinney

BC Maleek Hall Brandon Thomas Dami Adekunjo

NOSE Mike Cain Xavier Schlueter Richie Koons

MIKE Elliott Normand Aderick Moore Toron Morten FS Deontay Wilson Clay Davis Ty Jobe

BANDIT Thomas Bronson Zach Malone

LEO Deven Sullivan Senquay Eichelberger SS Shannon Fayne Eriq Fadahunsi Ricky Ballard

FC A.J. Flemister Xavier Knight Miles Corpening

OFFENSE LT Brady Bose Lucien Charles

LG Joel Forrester Taylor Underwood

X Krys Cates Brock McCoin

C J.T. Rankin Chandler Nelson

Y Alex Carling Clint Zierke

RG Charles Rutledge Myles Douglas

RT Will Chatmon Kyron Hart

H Cooper Jackson Jordan Giberti

Z Dontez Byrd Austin Hicks

KO Nick Madonia Haidar Zaidan

LS Riley Patton Aidan Panni

QB Michael Birdsong Colby Brown T Kip Patton Yeedee Thaenrat

SPECIALISTS PK Nick Madonia Haidar Zaidan

P Haidar Zaidan Nick Madonia

HLD Seth Huner Austin Hicks

PR Dontez Byrd Roderick Napper

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KR Dontez Byrd Maleek Hall

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Golden Eagles DAMI

ANTHONY

ADEKUNJO

AKERS

CORNERBACK 6-0 | 290 | FRESHMAN GLEN BURNIE, MD. GLEN BURNIE HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Information not available. PERSONAL: The son of John and Adra Adekungo...born September 3, 1998...full name is Oludamilohun Adekunjo. ACADEMIC: Major is undecided.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-0 | 290 | SOPHOMORE MURFREESBORO, TENN. OAKLAND HS

2015 (Freshman): Akers played in 11 games last season, recording 12 tackles – two unassisted and 10 assisted. He also had half of a tackle-for-loss for five yards. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter at Oakland High School, Anthony Akers was the run-stopper for the Patriots with 85 total tackles. He played his prep football for former Golden Eagle Thomas McDaniel, and was named all-district and all-county as a senior in 2014. He also earned a spot on the Daily News Journal all-area team. Selected a permanent team captain, his final season also included 24 tackles-for-loss and six quarterback sacks. He also forced three fumbles, recovered two fumbles and had one interception. PERSONAL: The son of Laura Akers...born September 15, 1996 in Murfreesboro, Tenn...full name is Anthony Montrell Akers. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW….named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles ALEX

RICKY

ALCORN

BALLARD

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 | 250 | FRESHMAN OAK RIDGE, TENN. OAK RIDGE HS

SAFETY 6-0 | 185 | FRESHMAN CHATTANOOGA, TENN. NOTRE DAME HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Ballard was a standout at Chattanooga Notre Dame, rushing for 3,100 yards and 46 touchdowns, and also compiled 280 tackles, nine interceptions, four forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in his career. In his senior season, he ran for 1,300 yards and 20 touchdowns, as well as made 150 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. He was named the team MVP, Hardest Worker and was award the team’s Iron Shamrock. He also played basketball and ran track and field, reaching the state finals twice. PERSONAL: The son of Rick and Madonna Ballard…born December 24, 1997…full name is Ricky Levaughn Ballard. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in basic business.

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Golden Eagles MICHAEL

BIRDSONG QUARTERBACK 6-5 | 245 | SENIOR COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA MARSHALL

BRADY

BOSE

DEFENSIVE END 6-4 | 285 | SOPHOMORE ASHLAND CITY, TENN. CHEATHAM COUNTY HS

2015 (Junior, at Marshall): Birdsong completed 43 of his 82 passes for 365 yards and two touchdowns in limited action with the Thundering Herd. He also threw four interceptions. He also carried the ball 21 times for 51 yards and a touchdown. 2014: (Transfer year, at Marshall): Sat out the season for a transfer year. 2013: (Sophomore, at James Madison): As the starting quarterback for the Dukes, Birdsong completed 227 of his 376 passes (.604) for 2,728 yards, 22 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed 129 times for 310 yards and three touchdowns. His top performance was a 23-of-34 effort for 355 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-38 loss to Stony Brook. His career-long pass completion of 71 yards came in a win over Richmond. 2012: (Freshman, at James Madison): He was the only true freshman to play for the Dukes that season, playing in eight games with two starts against Georgia State and Maine before an injury ended his season. He threw for 478 yards on 41-of-77 passing with four touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for 179 yards and one touchdown. HIGH SCHOOL: Birdsong went to Matoaca High School where he threw for more than 3,000 career yards with 31 touchdowns. He was named the Central District Player of the Year and All-Central District first team by the coaches during his senior season after throwing for 1,758 yards and 19 touchdowns and rushing for 400 yards and six scores. He was also named to the Richmond Times-Dispatch second team All-Region and All-Metro, as well as Virginia Preps.com All-Central Region Special Recognition and all-region second team honors In 2011. He was ranked No. 41 among the top 100 players in Virginia by the Roanoke Times. He also threw for 1,057 yards and 10 touchdowns his junior year while playing in just six games. He won the Quarterback MVP Award at the March 2011 National Underclassmen Combine in Richmond. He also played basketball and baseball in high school. PERSONAL: The son of Frank Birdsong...born December 6, 1993...Full name is Michael Birdsong. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in professional studies.

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Golden Eagles QUINTAVIOUS

BOYD

ROBERT HILL

BRONSON

CORNERBACK 5-10 | 160 | FRESHMAN MURFREESBORO, TENN. OAKLAND HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Boyd had a solid senior campaign for Oakland High School and head coach Kevin Creasy as he recorded 63 tackles and three interceptions. He won two district championships with the Patriots and was named to the all-district and all-region teams. PERSONAL: The son of LaTasha Boyd...born November 25, 1997...Full name is Quintavious Boyd. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in general curriculum.

WIDE RECEIVER 5-11 | 195 | SENIOR LaVERGNE, TENN. BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

2015 (Redshirt sophomore): Robert played in three games, recording two assisted tackles. 2014 (Sophomore): Spent the season as a redshirt. 2013: Saw action in nine games as a backup linebacker as a true freshman and was on the field as a regular on special teams...recorded two tackles against Jacksonville State...finished the season with total tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: Hill was a two-time team Defensive MVP at Hernando High School in Brooksville, Fla...finished second all-time in quarterback sacks for his high school team behind Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Jerome Brown...as a senior he had 90 total tackles with 10 quarterback sacks and 27.5 tackles-for-loss...caused four and recovered three fumbles and also blocked a punt...post-season awards included All-North Suncoast and All-Suncoast, as well as third-team Florida 6A All-State...in addition to football, he also lettered in wrestling, track, soccer and weight-lifting...finished third in the region in wrestling and a state qualifier in weightlifting. PERSONAL: The son of Tom and Caroline Bronson... full name is Robert Hill Bronson... born March 13, 1994, in Brooksville, Fla.....older brother to teammate John Bronson. ACADEMIC: Majoring in marketing.

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Golden Eagles THOMAS

COLBY

BRONSON

BROWN

DEFENSIVE END 6-3 | 265 | GRADUATE BROOKSVILLE, FLA. APPALACHIAN STATE

2014 (Junior): Saw action in first four games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury during Sun Belt Conference opener at Georgia Southern ... finished with four tackles in limited action ... had a season-high two stops, including an 11-yard sack, in win over Campbell ... tallied single tackles at Michigan and Southern Miss ... did not record any statistics before suffering injury early in game at Georgia Southern.   2013 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games with seven starts ... began the season at nose tackle in the Mountaineers’ new 3-4 scheme and started the first four games of the year at the position ... with injuries to several defensive ends, moved outside to help pick up the slack and wound up splitting time between end and nose tackle the rest of the season ... wound up making five total starts at nose tackle and two at end by season’s end ... finished season with 30 tackles, good for second on the team among defensive linemen ... ranked sixth on the squad with 3.5 tackles for loss ... recorded multiple tackles in 10-of-12 games ... two of his 3.5 tackles for loss came during the two-game span that he started at end — at The Citadel and vs. Samford ... turned in biggest game of the season at The Citadel with five tackles and a forced fumble to go along with the TLF ... also made a stop behind the line of scrimmage against Chattanooga ... turned in a big performance at Georgia with four tackles ... had three stops and a quarterback hurry in finale versus Western Carolina.   2012 (Redshirt freshman): Appeared in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman … made two early-season starts (vs. The Citadel and Coastal Carolina) … amassed 20 tackles … had at least one stop in 10-of-12 games … made three tackles in collegiate debut at East Carolina … had two tackles in home-opening win over Montana … had three stops against Wofford … was in on his first collegiate sack at Western Carolina … turned in his best performance of the season with five tackles in win at top-ranked Georgia Southern.   2011 (Freshman): Redshirted.   HIGH SCHOOL: Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... named the 2010 St. Petersburg Times North Suncoast Defensive Player of the Year ... in his only season as a defensive end, recorded 83 tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, six forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a senior ... played linebacker as a junior but was not at 100 percent for the majority of the season after losing 20 pounds due to illness ... led a Leopard defense that surrendered just 10 points per game and shut out three of its 11 opponents in 2010 ... led Hernando to a 9-2 overall record and first postseason berth in five years as a senior ... coached by John Palmer.    PERSONAL: Full name is William Thomas Bronson ... born June 19, 1992...son of Carolyn and Tom Bronson ...father, Tom, grandfather, Bill Johnson, and grandfather, Tommy Bronson, all played football at Tennessee ... Bill Johnson was an all-America guard for the Vols ... Thomas is the oldest of five siblings (three brothers and one sister). ACADEMIC: Graduated from Appalachian State. Bronson is pursuing a graduate degree.

QUARTERBACK 6-1 | 200 | JUNIOR TAMPA, FLA. COFFEYVILLE CC

2015 (Sophomore): Brown played in three games, starting two. He completed 43 of his 85 passes for one touchdown and one interception. His longest pass was for 56 yards. He also ran 15 times for a net loss of 47 yards. 2014 (Freshman, at Coffeyville JC): Brown spent one season at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College where he was off to a sensational start in 2014 before sustaining a season-ending injury...playing in the first four games, the versatile quarterback ranked second in the nation with a pass completion mark of 68 percent...was fifth nationally with 13 touchdown passes in four contests, and eighth in the nation with 1,070 passing yards...also rushed for 154 yards, giving him 1,224 yards of total offense, an average of 306 yards per game.  HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year starter at Plant High School, Brown’s high school numbers were stunning, passing for 2,983 yards and 31 touchdowns, and rushing for 182 yards and four touchdowns in his final season... had a completion mark of 71 percent and broke the school record for passing yards in a single game when he threw for 519 yards, a record previously held by former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray. PERSONAL: Brown is the son of Philip and Stephanie Brown … Full name is Colby Brown … born on December 22, 1994. ACADEMIC: Majoring in finance…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles JACOB

DONTEZ

BUTTRAM RUNNING BACK 6-3 | 250 | SENIOR HUNTSVILLE, TENN. SCOTT COUNTY HS

2015 (Junior): Buttram enrolled at Tech in January and went spring drills, but did not play. BEFORE TECH: Jacob returned from a four-year stint in the U.S. Marine Corps and attended Roane State Community College for one semester in order to become eligible to enroll at Tech and join the football program...inspired to join the Marines because a teammate at Scott County HS (Rusty Washam) was killed in action as a Marine... Jacob signed up in 2008 upon graduation...he served through 2012, including a seven-month tour on active duty in Afghanistan in 2011...achieved the rank of Corporal (NCO).   HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman in both football and basketball at Scott County High School...played defensive end and tight end for coaches David Gilliam and Keith Shannon (2 years each)...named all-district as a senior in both sports...as a senior, he recorded 80 total tackles and 10 quarterback sacks.   PERSONAL: The son of Jeff Buttram and Toni Buttram...born February 8, 1990 in Knoxville...full name is Jacob Ryan Buttram. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW….named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

BYRD WIDE RECEIVER 5-11 | 180 | JUNIOR LOUISVILLE, KY. LOUISVILLE

2015 (Sophomore, at Louisville): Byrd played in 12 games and started in the Cardinals’ game against Houston. He did not record a catch. 2014 (Redshirt freshman, at Louisville): Appeared in 12 games at receiver and on special teams... Served a key role on special teams... Credited with two special teams tackles... Made tackles in games versus Miami (Fla.) and Syracuse. HIGH SCHOOL: Byrd played at Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky., where his team won a conference and district championship in 2013. He also played basketball, winning four conference and district titles between 2009-13 as well as a region crown and a state runner-up in 2009. PERSONAL: The son of Melvin and Latosha Weathers..born August 9, 1995...full name is Dontez Corian Byrd...half-brother Ramon Morris plays football at the University of Pikeville. ACADEMIC: Majoring In interdisciplinary studies and intends to become a real estate agent.

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Golden Eagles MIKE

CAIN DEFENSIVE TACKLE 5-10 | 310 | JUNIOR MADISON, TENN. WHITES CREEK HS

2015 (Sophomore): Cain played in 11 games, starting in four. He recorded 27 tackles, seven solo and 20 assisted. He also recorded one tackle-for-loss for two yards. Cain also blocked two kicks. 2014 (Redshirt freshman): Cain played in 12 games, recording 30 total tackles, including 11 solo stops. He also had two tackles-for-loss for 10 yards and also recorded a pass breakup. 2013 (Freshman): Cain redshirted, spending the season on the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: Twice named the Nashville Metro Lineman of the Year and ranked No. 4 in the nation by National Underclassman Combine, Cain was a two-time all-state selection while playing at Whites Creek High School...put up sensational numbers for the Cobras, including 175 career tackles and 150 tackles-for-loss with 30 quarterback sacks...was a three-time All-Metro selection.  PERSONAL: The son of Tamiko and Michael Cain... full name is Michael Mauricio Cain... born Oct. 24, 1994, in Nashville, Tenn. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW.

ALEX

CARLING

TIGHT END 6-5 | 245 | SOPHOMORE SCRANTON, PENN. TEMPLE

2015 (Freshman – Temple): Played in one game for the Owls against Tulane. The Owls won the American Athletic Conference East Division title. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete for North Pocono High School, competing in track and field, basketball and football. Played tight end and defensive end in football. PERSONAL: The son of John and Allison Carling...full name is Alexander Carling... born August 22, 1995... cousin Hubbie Gram played football at the University of Pittsburgh from 2010-14. ACADEMIC: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies and wants to become a Pennsylvania State Trooper.

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Golden Eagles DORIAN

CARTER

RUNNING BACK 5-11 | 200 | SOPHOMORE GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN. BEECH HS

KRYS

CATES WIDE RECEIVER 6-3 | 215 | SENIOR NEWPORT, TENN. COCKE COUNTY HS

2015 (Junior): Cates was the second-leading receiver in 2015, catching 24 passes for 525 yards, an average of 21.9 yards per catch. He caught a team-high six touchdowns, his longest of 74 yards. 2014 (Junior, medical redshirt): Preseason injury sidelined Krys as a medical redshirt for the entire season...has worked hard to return from a broken foot.  2013 (Sophomore): Started 11 games for the Golden Eagles as a sophomore...had a high of 66 yards on three catches against Indiana State...also caught four passes with 48 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Kentucky...led the team in receiving yards with 390 on 28 receptions.  2012 (Freshman): Saw action in 10 of 11 games for the Golden Eagles as a true freshman...came up with four receptions for 47 yards...caught his first career touchdown on a nine-yard pass from Tre Lamb in the game at Murray State.. IN HIGH SCHOOL: Krys was the Most Valuable Player and team captain for the Cocke County High School football squad where he lettered four years under head coach Greg Hacker...a versatile athlete, he also lettered four years on the basketball team and three times in track, and was conference champion in both the long jump and the high jump...on the gridiron, he played eight different positions, and was a threat every time he touched the ball...as a quarterback, running back, receiver and return specialist, he piled up 14 total touchdowns in 2011 including seven on punt and kick returns...in all, he gained 1,680 all-purpose yards as a senior, and was a first-team all-state selection...invited to participate in two all-star games, and played in the East-West All-Star contest. PERSONAL: Born January 28, 1994...the son of Denae Cates...full name is Krys William Cates. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW. HONORS AND AWARDS: (9/20/15) OVC Offensive Player of the Week

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Played in 10 games and was third on the team in rushing, tallying 176 total yards on 48 carries, rushing for five touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 13 yards. Carter, with 30 points, was the team’s fourth-highest scorer. 2014 (Freshman): Was redshirted and spent the year as a running back on the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: Dorian was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association first-team all-state team... first-team All-Sumner County team... honors student with a 3.3 GPA for coach Anthony Crabtree at Beech High School... rushed for 1,539 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior... averaged 5.5 yards per carry on 280 attempts... had 1,952 all-purpose yards... career rushing total was 3,122 yards and 42 touchdowns in three seasons. PERSONAL: Son of Dorian Hawkins and Emmett Carter...born June 2, 1995 in Springfield, Ohio...full name is Dorian Dee Carter. ACADEMIC: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

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Golden Eagles LUCIEN

WILL

CHARLES

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football at Colonial High School in Orlando, Fla. … was named athlete of the year and was a metro, district and regional champion in weightlifting. PERSONAL: The son of Lucien Charles and Zandra Morgan...born on February 17, 1998 in Winterhaven, Fla....full name is Lucien Rashaad Charles. ACADEMIC: Plans to enroll in general curriculum.

CHATMON

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3 | 285 | FRESHMAN ORLANDO, FLA. COLONIAL HS

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 6-4 | 290 | SENIOR CANTONY, GA. NORTH COBB HS

2015 (Junior): Chatmon played in all 11 games for the Golden Eagles. 2014 (Sophomore): Starter at left tackle for the Golden Eagles in 11 games and saw action in all 12 contests. 2013 (Redshirt freshman): Played in 11 games, making two starts as a redshirt freshman. 2012 (Freshman): William was a redshirt during his first year on the Golden Eagle roster. IN HIGH SCHOOL: William was a standout offensive lineman for North Cobb High School, helping the Warriors to their first Georgia State High School playoff appearance in four years...averaging 5.5 pancake blocks per game, he allowed just two quarterback sacks throughout his final two seasons at right tackle and wrapped up his senior season grading out highest on the offensive line...played his high school football for head coach Shane Queen, an all-OVC defensive lineman at Tennessee Tech from 1990-93...William was also selected and played in the 2012 Cobb All-Star game. PERSONAL: The son of Tonya and William Chatmon...born July 26, 1994, in Atlanta, Ga..full name is William Thomas Chatmon III. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW with an interest in becoming a cardiac therapist.

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Golden Eagles TIM

COLLINS

DEFENSIVE END 6-5 | 250 | SOPHOMORE BIRMINGHAM, ALA. RESTORATION ACADEMY

MILES

CORPENING CORNERBACK 5-11 | 190 | FRESHMAN ROCK HILL, S.C. NORTHWESTERN HS

HIGH SCHOOL: At Northwestern High in Rock Hill, S.C., Corpening helped lead his team to a state championship as well as conference, district and region titles. He was named all-state, all-region, three-time all-conference and state championship defensive MVP. In his career, Corpening recorded 12 interceptions, 265 tackles, 28 pass break-ups, 11 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries, two kickoff return touchdowns, three punt return touchdowns and 10 touchdowns. PERSONAL: The son of Nolan and Tyra Corpening...full name is Miles Corpening... born June 9, 1998. ACADEMIC: Majoring in communication with a minor in business.

2015 (Freshman): Playing in nine games and starting five, Collins was eighth on the team in total tackles with 28, including 14 solo stops and also had 2.5 tackles-forloss for 14 yards. He also had a half-sack for three yards as well as two pass breakups, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble. HIGH SCHOOL: Collins was a multi-sport standout at Restoration Academy in Fairfield, Ala., lettering in basketball and track in addition to his four seasons on the Bulldog football team. Played tight end, defensive end and outside linebacker for coach Reggie Torbor’s squad, helping post an 8-4 record including a 4-1 mark in region play. Named the team’s Most Valuable Lineman, he was also tabbed the team’s overall MVP, the same honor he picked up on the track & field team where he established the school record in the mile run. PERSONAL: The son of Ken Moore and Ann Thomas...full name is Timothy Demond Collins...born April 26, 1997 in Bessemer, Ala. ACADEMIC: Majoring in basic business with an interest in becoming a sales representative…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles JOSH

CUNNINGHAM WIDE RECEIVER 5-10 | 175 | SOPHOMORE MURFREESBORO, TENN. OAKLAND HS

CLAY

DAVIS

SAFETY 6-3 | 205 | FRESHMAN LOUISVILLE, KY. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LOUISVILLE

HIGH SCHOOL: At Christian Academy of Louisville, Davis was an all-state linebacker, a two-time all-district wide receiver, an all-district middle linebacker and an all-district outside linebacker. Davis helped lead his team to four district championships. In his career, he recorded 191 total tackles, and caught passes for 1,515 total yards and 22 touchdowns. PERSONAL: The son of Lonnie and Joy Davis...full name is Clay Scott Davis...born July 15, 1998. ACADEMIC: Davis intends to major in business management.

2015 (Freshman): Cunningham spent a lot of time on special teams, playing in all 11 games. He recorded 17 total tackles, including nine solo stops. He had half a tackle-for-loss and three pass break-ups. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Oakland High School, he had 27 total tackles, four interceptions and recovered a fumble in limited action on defense. On offense, he rushed for 1,496 yards on 246 carries and scored 21 total touchdowns. Cunninghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive accolades the past two seasons have come at safety. A two-time Daily News Journal All-Area Football first-team selection, he had 56 tackles and four interceptions with two forced fumbles as a junior when he spent the majority of his playing time on defense. He played at Oakland for former Golden Eagle Thomas McDaniel. PERSONAL: The son of Terry and Melvin Cunningham...full name is Joshua Adam Cunningham...born April 13, 1997. ACADEMIC: Majoring in basic business.

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Golden Eagles COREY

DeBOE LINEBACKER 6-2 | 255 | JUNIOR GALLATIN, TENN. CARSON-NEWMAN

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Played in four games last season. 2014 (Freshman – Carson-Newman): Spent a redshirt season on the Eagle squad.  HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman and two-year starter as a defensive end for football coach Robert Lassiter at Gallatin High School...Corey also lettered two years on the Green Wave baseball team for coach Mark Williams...twice named all-district and once listed on the all-county team.graudated with Honors.  PERSONAL: The son of Kay DeBoe...born July 21, 1995 in Gallatin...full name is Corey Braydon DeBoe. ACADEMIC: DeBoe is majoring in exercise and physical wellness with an intention to become a trainer…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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MYLES

DOUGLAS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 6-2 | 295 | SOPHOMORE NASHVILLE, TENN. ENSWORTH HS

2015 (Freshman): Douglas saw action in seven games last season as an offensive lineman. HIGH SCHOOL: A top-notch lineman on both sides of scrimmage, Myles Douglas played his high school football at Ensworth High School for coach Ricky Bowers, helping the team pay four consecutive visits to Tech’s Tucker Stadium for the TSSAA Division II state championship games. A two-star recruit, Douglas played a key role in the Tigers winning three championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013, and placing second in 2014. A finalist for Division II Mr. Football Lineman, he was named All-Midstate, All-State and all-region as a senior. He was also a successful wrestler, placing third in the state in the 285-pound weight class in 2013.  PERSONAL: The son of Andrenee Majors-Douglas...born October 11, 1996 in Nashville...full name is Myles Mark Douglas... ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW with a minor in business and hopes to become an athletic director. ..named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles SENQUAY

EICHELBERGER LINEBACKER 6-2 | 200 | SENIOR TUPELO, MISS. PEARL-COHN HS

ERIQ

FADAHUNSI CORNERBACK 5-11 | 190 | R-FRESHMAN BRYANS ROAD, MD. TEMPLE

2015 (Freshman): Fadahunsi was a walk-on freshman at Temple University and was a Defensive Scout Team player of the week for the Owls. HIGH SCHOOL: Played running back, free safety, and returned punts for coach John Lush at Lackey High School … school went 7-3 his senior year … was a teammate of fellow Owl Cortrelle Simpson … injuries limited him to 36 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns along with seven catches for 149 yards and a touchdown … also returned a punt for a touchdown … finished his career with 243 carries for 1,307 yards and 10 touchdowns and 24 catches for 220 yards and three touchdowns … attended the Nike Football Training Camp in 2014 … also ran indoor and outdoor track at Lackey. PERSONAL: The son of Emanuel and Joyce Fadhunsi … full name is Adekanmi Eriq Fadahunsi...born March 6, 1997. ACADEMIC: Majoring in mechanical engineering.

2015 (Junior): Eichelberger played in 11 games, collecting nine tackles, including four solo stops. 2014 (Sophomore): Senquay developed into an effective cover and protect player on Tech’s special teams...took his roles seriously, and was rarely found out of position...played in all 12 games in a backup role, lining up on special units and getting several snaps per game in the secondary...finished with four total tackles. 2013 (Redshirt freshman): Played in nine games for the Golden Eagles in 2013... recorded three tackles against Cumberland in his first collegiate game...saw his playing opportunities increase thtroughtout the season. 2012 (Freshman): A member of the team, Senquay was a redshirt who worked on the scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL: Senquay split his high school years between Tupelo, Miss., and Nashville...a two-year quarterback for Tupelo High School as a freshman and sophomore... moved to Nashville between sophomore and junior years and attended Pearl-Cohn... played final two seasons as a cornerback for the Firebirds...named all-city both seasons...was Defensive MVP of the BlueCross Bowl both years...signed with Tennessee State but was granted his leave before attending to work for a year. PERSONAL: The son of Perry Eichelberger and Contina Hudson...born October 1, 1992 in Tupelo, Miss...full name is Senquay McKeith Eichelberger. ACADEMIC: Majoring in business management…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles SHANNON

FAYNE

SAFETY 6-0 | 195 | FRESHMAN NASHVILLE, TENN. DONELSON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Donelson Christian Academy and had a fantastic season as a running back and strong safety. He ended his final campaign with 71 tackles, two interceptions, 1,530 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. He was named a region MVP as well as named to an all-state team. He ended his career with 241 tackles, 10 interceptions, three forced fumbles, 3,309 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns. PERSONAL: The son of Robert and Michelle Fayne…full name is Shannon Marquise Fayne…born April 1, 1998 in San Francisco, Calif….cousin Phillip Fayne Jr. plays basketball at Illinois State. ACADEMIC: Is enrolled in general curriculum.

A.J.

FLEMISTER CORNERBACK 6-1 | 200 | SOPHOMORE CHATTANOOGA, TENN. NOTRE DAME HS

2015 (Freshman): Flemister played in 11 games for the Golden Eagles, recording 23 tackles, including 16 solo stops. He also had one fumble recovery, picked off one pass for 44 yards and broke up six passes. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time all-district selection for coach Charles Fant at Notre Dame High School, Anthony Flemister was a lockdown pass defender who pulled down 15 career interceptions. As a senior, he helped the Fighting Irish to a 12-2 overall record, the District 7-AA championship and the TSSAA state playoff semifinals. He had four picks in his senior season, returning two of those for touchdowns. Twice selected the team’s Defensive Back of the Year, he was a second-team Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps selection. PERSONAL: The son of Althea and Anthony Flemister, Sr. … full name is Anthony Lowell Flemister…born July 5, 1997 in Chattanooga...uncle Derek Stinson played four years of football at Tusculum College. ACADEMIC: Majoring in basic business.

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Golden Eagles R.D.

FORD

JOEL

HIGH SCHOOL: Ford was a standout football and track student-athlete at Buckhorn High School in Huntsville, Ala. In football, he was named to the all-region team, while he finished 10th in the state in track competition. He was clocked with a 50.51 time in the 400 meters. PERSONAL: The son of Robert and Sylvia Ford…full name is Robert Ford…born October 29, 1997…father played basketball at Lipscomb University. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in basic business.

FORRESTER

WIDE RECEIVER 6-3 | 185 | SOPHOMORE HUNTSVILLE, ALA. BUCKHORN HS

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 | 290 | SENIOR OXFORD, MISS. ITAWAMBA JC

2015 (Junior): Played in 11 games on the offensive line for the Golden Eagles. BEFORE TECH: With two seasons of experience at Itawamba Community College, Joel Forrester came to Tech as a collegiate veteran ready to make an immediate impact on the Golden Eagle offensive line. He played his high school football at Oxford High School where he recorded impressive numbers in the defensive line and was a stalwart on the offensive line. He had 165 career tackles and seven sacks in his three prep seasons at Oxford. After signing with Itawamba, he played two seasons at the Mississippi Junior College, grading out at 84 percent last season with 68 knockdowns in nine games. He allowed just two quarterback sacks in 202 passing attempts and was a first-team all-state selection. PERSONAL: The son of Bill and Pat Forrester...born February 6, 1994 in Oxford, Miss... full name is Joel William Forrester. ACADEMIC: Majoring in basic business.

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Golden Eagles SHADE

FOSTER

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 | 285 | FRESHMAN CROSSVILLE, TENN. STONE MEMORIAL HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete at Crossville’s Stone Memorial High School, playing center and power forward for the Panthers’ basketball team, defensive end and tackle for head coach and former Golden Eagle Mark Wattenbarger as well as a year running track and field. In football, he helped his team win the Region 3-4A championship in 2005. Was named to the Region 3-4A first team roster. PERSONAL: The son of Allen and Rebecca Foster…born January 8, 1997…full name is Shade Allen Foster…uncle Will Foster plated basketball at Virginia Intermont and Walters State. ACADEMIC: Intends to enroll in EXPW with an aspiration to become a physical therapist.

HAYDEN

FREELS TIGHT END 6-4 | 225 | JUNIOR ROCKWOOD, TENN. ROCKWOOD HS

2015 (Redshirt sophomore): Freels was on the roster, but did not see any action. 2014 (Sophomore): A knee injury ended his season. 2013 (Freshman): Played in one game. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman in both football and baseball along with two in basketball, Hayden is a versatile athlete who can use his strength on either side of scrimmage...named all-state as well as Defensive Player of the Year while posting 68 total tackles, eight sacks, eight tackles-for-loss in the defensive line...as a tight end, he had 24 catches for 317 yards and two touchdowns for Rockwood High School. PERSONAL: The son of Clay and Mary Freels... full name is Matthew Hayden Freels... born Sept. 15, 1994, in Knoxville, Tenn...Father Clay played basketball at Maryville College from 1981 to 1984. ACADEMIC: Majoring in sociology with an interest in being a SWAT officer.

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Golden Eagles JORDAN

ANDREW

GIBERTI

HIGH SCHOOL: Giberti played four years at Gainesville (Fla.) High as a tight end and defensive end…as a sophomore, he was named a second-team all-state defensive end in class 6A…he was named all-area in his sophomore, junior and senior years…he was a first-team all-state tight end in class 6A during his final campaign…his team won district championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well as a region championship in 2012 and was a Class 6A runner-up in 2012. PERSONAL: The son of Joey and Kim Giberti…full name is Jordan Michael Giberti…born September 2, 1997. ACADEMIC: Working in general curriculum.

GOLDSMITH

TIGHT END 6-3 | 240 | FRESHMAN GAINESVILLE, FLA. GAINESVILLE HS

RUNNING BACK 6-0 | 210 | FRESHMAN JACKSON, TENN. TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

HIGH SCHOOL: Goldsmith led his Trinity Christian Academy team to a district and region championship during his tenure. As a senior, he rushed for 3,139 yards with 33 touchdowns. He also passed for 13 yards. As a senior, he ran for 750 yards and caught passes for 250 yards. As a sophomore, he ran for 950 yards. Goldsmith also played basketball for the Jackson, Tenn., school. PERSONAL: The son of Clayton and Andrea Goldsmith…full name is Andrew Jordan Goldsmith…born December 25, 1997. ACADEMIC: Plans to major in sports management.

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Golden Eagles MALEEK

HALL CORNERBACK 5-10 | 190 | SENIOR CLARKSVILLE, TENN. KENWOOD HS

2016 (Senior): Hall enters the new season as he was named a preseason third-team defensive All-American by Football Gameplan and College Sports Madness. He was also a preseason all-Ohio Valley Conference selection. 2015 (Junior): Hall, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound junior from Clarksville, Tenn., ranked first in the nation (FCS) in passes defended, leading the league with 17. He ranked fourth on the team and 20th in the OVC with 64 total tackles, including three tackles-for-loss. He returned a blocked PAT 90 yards for two points for the Golden Eagles last week in the win over Tennessee State. Earlier in the year he was named the OVC and National Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking two kicks in Tech’s victory at Murray State.  2014 (Sophomore): Maleek played in 11 games as a sophomore, getting the starting nod for four games at mid-season...a regular at corner, and also played extensively on special teams... excellent in downfield coverage in kicking game...finished the year with 30 total tackles, including 15 solo tackles...among team leaders in passes defended with four...top game came in overtime victory against Murray State when he made career-best seven tackles, broke up a pass, and made 1.5 tackles-for-loss...had six tackles against Eastern Illinois and made five stops against UT Martin. 2013 (Freshman): Played 11 games for the Golden Eagles as a true freshman...opened the year as a receiver and made his first career start against Eastern Kentucky...rushed for 11 yards on two carries...caught eight passes for 39 yards in the game with the Colonels...caught five passes for 51 yards against Murray State...caught a 16-yard touchdown pass in the season opener against Cumberland...moved to cornerback against Austin Peay and recorded an interception...was fifth on the team in receiving yards with 110 on 16 receptions...finished the season with 18 rushing yards on four carries and 37 return yards on four chances. HIGH SCHOOL: Maleek set school records as a senior at Kenwood High School for most rushing yards with 1,550...also established a new school record for most all-purpose yards with 2,150... four-year starter and three-time all-region pick for the Knights...named the Offensive Player of the Year when he had 100 carries for 1,550 yards and caught 63 passes for 600 yards...ranked first in the state for average yards per carry, gaining 9.0 per try...ranked eighth in Tennessee for all-purpose yards. PERSONAL: The son of Monique Bigio and Arzaveus Hall...born March 6, 1995...full name is Maleek L’Vonne Hall ACADEMIC: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. HONORS AND AWARDS: (9/27/15) OVC Special Teams Player of the Week, (9/27/15) College Sports Madness OVC Special Teams Player of the Week, (11/24/15) All-OVC Second-team defense

NORMAN

HAND

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4 | 255 | FRESHMAN WALTERBORO, S.C. COLLETON COUNTY HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Hand was a standout at Colleton County High in Walterboro, S.C., earning all-state honors. In his junior campaign, he recorded 83 tackles, nine sacks and 13 tackles-for-loss. As a sophomore, he had 73 tackles and four sacks. PERSONAL: Hand is the son of Norman and Tammy Hand…born February 20, 1997…full name is Norman Demell Hand. ACADEMIC: Majoring in general health studies.

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Golden Eagles KYRON

HART OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3 | 285 | SENIOR LEBANON, TENN. LEBANON HS

AUSTIN

HICKS

WIDE RECEIVER 6-4 | 220 | SOPHOMORE BIRMINGHAM, ALA. GARDENDALE HS

2015 (Freshman): Hicks played in 11 games. He caught 10 passes for 118 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch. Had a career-long of 20 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: A wide receiver who played multiple roles for Gardendale High School, Austin Hicks was a runner-up as The North Jefferson News 2014 Player of the Year, and was also named to the Class 6A All-State second-team as an all-around athlete by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. A team captain as a senior, he was selected as the team’s Offensive Most Valuable Player and was selected first-team All-Metro while recording the most career receiving yards in school history. As a senior for coach Matt Plunkett’s squad, Hicks had 49 receptions for 717 yards and nine touchdowns, and added four rushing scores to account for 13 touchdowns in 2014. A finalist for the Mr. Gardendale Award, he finished his three-year career with 110 catches in 32 games, for 1,416 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. He managed 1,747 all-purpose yards and accounted for 23 career touchdowns, with 16 catches and seven on the ground. PERSONAL: The son of Walter and Audrey Hicks…born December 23, 1996…full name is Austin Hicks. ACADEMIC: Majoring in sports administration…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

2015 (Junior): Hart played in four games last season and recorded two tackles. 2014 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games, recording four tackles. 2013 (Redshirt freshman): Saw limited action in the season’s first two games against Cumberland and Wisconsin...recorded two tackles in the season open vs. Cumberland.  2012 (Freshman): Sat out the year as a redshirt.  HIGH SCHOOL: A defensive end who covered a lot of turf, Kyron was a three-year starter for coach Tory Crane at Lebanon High School...as a junior, he had 34 total tackles with seven tackles-for-loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks...in his senior season, he raised those numbers to impressive heights, finishing with 83 total tackles including 39 solo stops, with 16 tackles-for-loss and 9.5 quarterback sacks for the Blue Devils.  PERSONAL: Kyron is the son of Rodney Hart and Amanda Potts... born March 3, 1994, in Murfreesboro, Tenn... full name is Kyron Alexander Hart.. ACADEMIC: Majoring in business management…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles SETH

HUNER

WIDE RECEIVER 5-11 | 175 | FRESHMAN THOMPSON’S STATION, TENN. INDEPENDENCE HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A standout wide receiver at Independence High School, Huner is no stranger to the Tucker Stadium turf, helping his Eagles team win a TSSAA Class 5A state championship in December 2015. Huner earned all-region and all-district honors. PERSONAL: The son of Michael and Alisha Huner…born May 18, 1997…full name is Seth Huner. ACADEMIC: Intends to major in civil engineering.

COOPER

JACKSON RUNNING BACK 6-2 | 245 | JUNIOR NASHVILLE, TENN. LIPSCOMB ACADEMY

2015 (Sophomore): Jackson played in all 11 games, recording three tackles. He also carried the ball twice for four yards. 2014 (Freshman): Cooper played in nine games in his rookie season...valuable in a blocking role, but also had a few opportunities with the ball in his hands...had six carries for 19 yards and caught one pass for five yards...all of those numbers came in the game at UT Martin...exhibited just a small sampling of what he might be capable of throughout his career...received the team’s Dog Daggett Most Improved Player Award. HIGH SCHOOL: Cooper was a four-time letterwinner on the football field as well as four seasons on the basketball team at Lipscomb Academy...named the Defensive MVP of the team for three seasons and selected all-district all three seasons...chosen as the team’s overall MVP one season...played tight end for the offense and was a linebacker on the defense. PERSONAL: The son of Clark and Jane Jackson…born February 22, 1995…full name is Alexander Cooper Jackson…father Clark played football at Sewanee. ACADEMIC: Majoring in agriculture…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll… named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles JORDAN

JACKSON

LINEBACKER 5-11 | 195 | SOPHOMORE KNOXVILLE, TENN. HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Jackson was on the Golden Eagle roster, but saw no action. 2014 (Freshman): Jackson spent his first season on campus as a redshirt member of the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year football letterman and three-year starter for coach Wes Jones at Hardin Valley...also ran one year on the Hawks track & field team, competing in the 100m, 200m and relays...named all-district, all-region and team MVP...as a senior he rushed for 1,400 yards and 13 touchdowns. PERSONAL: The son of Joan and the late John Jackson...the younger brother of former all-OVC Golden Eagle John Jackson...born March 17, 1996 in Knoxville. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW/pre-physical therapy.

JOBE

SAFETY 6-2 | 200 | SOPHOMORE LEBANON, TENN. WATERTOWN HS

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Jobe played in one game, completing two of his nine passes for 74 yards. He was picked off once and threw a career-long pass of 54 yards. 2014 (Freshman): Ty spent his first season in Purple & Gold as a redshirt and worked with the scout teams while learning the system...was a QW in 2014, and made the move to QB in the spring. HIGH SCHOOL: A versatile athlete who was a four-year starter and standout for coach Gavin Webster at Watertown High School... four-time first-team all-region selection... set school records as a quarterback for passing yards, touchdowns and total offense... threw for 5,266 yards and 71 touchdowns... accounted for 6,856 yards of total offense... his team made the playoffs his sophomore and junior year...twosport athlete who poured through more than 1,000 points in his basketball career and played all four years... his team won the district tournament his sophomore year and made it to the state playoffs his junior year...also had appearances in regional tournament his freshman and senior year...Honor Student with a solid 3.4 GPA. PERSONAL: Son of Shavez Jobe, Lataunya Wright and Tenecca Jobe...born on November 5, 1995...from Watertown, Tenn….Full name is Tyus LaVez Jobe. ACADEMIC: Majoring in Sociology/Criminal Justice…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles

DANIEL

XAVIER

WIDE RECEIVER 5-11 | 195 | FRESHMAN SPRING HILL, TENN. SPRING HILL HS

CORNERBACK 6-0 | 175 | SOPHOMORE PLANTERSVILLE, ALA. DALLAS COUNTY HS

JOHNSON

KNIGHT

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way athlete at Spring Hill High School, Johnson played both wide receiver and defensive back, winning four letters for head coach Tom Turchetta. He also played three years of basketball as a shooting guard. Johnson was named all-region three times from a sophomore to senior. During his junior season, Johnson had 55 catches for 600 yards and nine touchdowns. PERSONAL: Son of Freddie and Pamela Johnson…born on January 5, 1998 in Los Angeles, California…full name is Daniel Xavier Johnson. ACADEMIC: Intends to major in journalism.

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Golden Eagles RICHIE

KOONS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-2 | 280 | FRESHMAN MARYVILLE, TENN. MARYVILLE HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Tucker Stadium was almost as much as a home field for Koons as was the field at Maryville High School as the Rebels reached the BlueCross Bowl state championships at Tech in every year he played, winning state titles in 2011, 2013 and 2014 and a runner-up in 2012. He also played in the Tennessee East-West All-Star Game at the Tech stadium. Koons was also named a Class 6A all-state player. PERSONAL: The son of Tim and Bethanne Koons…born on September 3, 1996… full name is Richard Arthur Koons. ACADEMIC: Intends to major in civil engineering.

MATTHEW

LEIFHEIT OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 | 240 | FRESHMAN MURFREESBORO, TENN. BLACKMAN HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Leifheit was a standout tight end and defensive tackle for head coach Daniel Watson at Blackman High School, winning a district championship with the Blaze in 2014. He was named the Region 6-AAA co-lineman MVP, a Class 6A all-state pick and an Tennessee East-West All-Star. He was a team captain for Blackman and was named to the Daily News Journal’s All-Area Team. PERSONAL: The son of Scott and Connie Leifheit…born on October 27, 1997…full name is Matthew Scott Leifheit…brother Brandon played football at the University of Tennessee from 2008 to 2009. ACADEMIC: Intends to study biology with an interest in becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

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Golden Eagles RANDY

LEWIS

LINEBACKER 6-3 | 210 | FRESHMAN BROOKLYN, N.Y. GRAND STREET HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lewis helped his team win the city championship in Brooklyn, N.Y., last season as he recorded 103 tackles, forced two fumbles and collected five sacks. As a junior, he had 78 tackles, 20 sacks and three forced fumbles. In his sophomore season, Lewis had 30 tackles, six sacks, a forced fumble and a touchdown. As a freshman, he recorded 40 tackles and 12 sacks. Lewis was named All-City and was a Brooklyn 44 All-Star. PERSONAL: The son of Randy Lewis and Pamela Hicks…born November 20, 1998 in Brooklyn, N.Y….full name is Randy Lewis. ACADEMIC: Intends to major in EXPW with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy.

NICK

MADONIA

KICKER 5-10 | 185 | SOPHOMORE ARRINGTON, TENN. CENTENNIAL HS

2015 (Freshman): Madonia handled kickoff duties last season. HIGH SCHOOL: A third-team All-Midstate selection, Nick Madonia was a kicker from Centennial High School with a strong leg and tremendous accuracy. The grandson of legendary Overton football coach Nick Coutras, Madonia connected on 9-of-13 field goal attempts in 2014, including a season-long 52-yarder in the Cougars’ Week 6 win over Mt. Juliet. He also converted 47-of-49 extra-point attempts and averaged 35.4 yards on 41 punts, helping lead Centennial to a 10-3 record and the Class 6A quarterfinals. On kickoffs, he had 36 touchbacks. He scored 74 points as a senior, and finished his career with 252 total points. In his prep career, he was 31-for-43 on field goals. PERSONAL: The son of Catrina Coutras and Frank Madonia...born February 25, 1997 in Nashville...ful name is Nicholas Michael Madonia...mother Catrina was a member of the Tennessee Tech dance team from 1983-1987. ACADEMIC: Majoring in civil engineering…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles CORY

MALONE TIGHT END 6-6 | 245 | SENIOR HENDERSON, TENN. CHESTER COUNTY HS

2015 (Junior): Malone played in 10 games last season, but did not record any stats. 2014 (Sophomore): Saw action in two contests...did not record any stats. 2013 (Redshirt freshman): Played in the season opener against Cumberland...did not record any stats. 2012 (Freshman): Malone took a redshirt during his first year on the Golden Eagle roster. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner as both an offensive and defensive lineman at Chester County High School, Cory started all 13 games on both sides of the line of scrimmage as a senior for the Eagles under head coach Micheal Hodum.. helped the Eagles post a 10-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in conference play, while reaching the third round of the TSSAA playoffs...won the team’s Outstanding Leadership Award and was named to the All-District 14AA team as a defensive lineman... finished the 2011 season with 31 total tackles, including eight tackles-for-loss and three quarterback sacks. PERSONAL: The son of Patrick and Melanie Malone...joined his brother, Zach, on the Golden Eagle roster...cousin Emily Humphry played volleyball at Freed-Hardeman from 2012 to 2016...cousin Jared Humphry plays baseball at Freed-Hardeman...born February 28, 1994, in Memphis, Tenn... full name is Cory Daniel Malone. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW/pre-occupational therapy…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

ZACH

MALONE DEFENSIVE END 6-4 | 245 | SENIOR HENDERSON, TENN. CHESTER COUNTY HS

2015 (Junior): 2014 (Sophomore): Zach saw action off the bench in four contests as a sophomore...had snaps against UNI, Murray State, Southeast Missouri and AUstin Peay... had one tackles and shared in a tackle-for-loss in the season finale at Austin Peay.  2013 (Redshirt freshman): Played in the season opener against Cumberland...did not record any stats. 2012 (Freshman): Zach took a redshirt during his first season on the Tech roster. HIGH SCHOOL: Zach was a four-year letterwinner for Chester County High School for head coach Jeff Cupples...named the team’s Most Valuable Lineman while lining up as both an offensive and defensive lineman...selected as the District 14AA Most Valuable Lineman...named the Jackson Sun All-West Defensive Lineman of the Year. ..as a senior, Zach had 60 total tackles including four sacks and 11 tackles-for-loss... helped the Eagles to a 10-3 overall record and the third round of the TSSAA playoffs. PERSONAL: The son of Patrick and Melanie Malone, and the brother of Golden Eagle offensive lineman Cory Malone... born March 13, 1993, in Memphis, Tenn... full name is Zachary Lee Malone. ACADEMIC: Majoring in civil engineering with an interest in production and design…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles BROCK

McCOIN WIDE RECEIVER 6-0 | 185 | JUNIOR LIVINGSTON, TENN. LIVINGSTON ACADEMY

CHRIS

McELDERRY DEFENSIVE END 6-1 | 250 | SOPHOMORE GADSDEN, ALA. GADSDEN CITY HS

2015 (Redshirt freshman): McElderry played in 10 games last season, recording 14 tackles, including five solo stops. He also had two tackles-for-loss for three yards as well as a forced fumble and pass break-up. 2014 (Freshman): Chris worked on the scout teams as a redshirt in his first season on the squad. HIGH SCHOOL: A defensive lineman from Gadsden City High School and three-year prep starter... played for coaches Joe Billingsley and Matt Scott... made 79 total tackles as a senior, including 22 tackles-for-loss and 16 quarterback sacks... forced two fumbles... team’s Defensive MVP and permanent team captain... selected first-team all-state and first-team all-county. PERSONAL: The son of Doug Jones and Jackie McElderry,,,full name is Garrett Christopher McElderry...born on November 20, 1995. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW with an interest in sports accounting…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

2015 (Sophomore): McCoin spent most of the season leading the conference in receiving and receptions per game, before moving to quarterback for the final three games of the year and leading the team to two victories. His receiving numbers dropped dramatically over the final three games since he was no longer playing the position, but he still finished the year ranked fifth in the league in receptions per game and seventh in receiving yards per game finishing with 61 catches for 747 yards. He was well on pace to break school records in both categories, before unselfishly yielding those chances in order to play quarterback, where he wound up ranked first in the OVC in passing efficiency and ninth in passing yards per game. The versatile McCoin became the only player in NCAA Division I (FBS and FCS) in the past 20 years to accomplish a 100-yard rushing game, 200-yard passing game and 200-yard receiving game in the same season. His season-opening effort of 264 receiving yards at the University of Houston ranks as the second-most this season by any FCS player. 2014 (Redshirt freshman): In his rookie season, Brock emerged as one of the premier newcomers in the Ohio Valley Conference and a multiple threat player for the Golden Eagles...co-winner of the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player Award...was listed on the CFPA National Freshman of the Year Watch List...named to the OVC All-Newcomer team...finished second on the team in receiving with 43 catches for 517 yards and two touchdowns...added nine carries for 42 yards and had 36 punt return yards, adding up to 595 all-purpose yards...completed his only pass atttempt of the year, a five-yard touchdown toss to Darian Stone at Austin Peay...came off the bench for the first four games, then moved into a starting role for the final eight games...had six catches combined in the first four games, then made six catches for 58 yards against Murray State...five catches for 85 yards at UT Martin, followed by career-best 11 receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Tech’s win over Eastern Kentucky...grabbed seven catches for 120 yards against Southeast Missouri...caught at least one pass in all 12 games and four catches or more in five games...one punt return for 36 yards against Chattanooga...Freshman All-America second-team selection by TonySoftli.com. 2013 (Freshman): Brock was on the roster in 2013, and spent the year as a redshirt and member of the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: Twice named the Upper Cumberland Playmaker of the Year, a four-time All-District 7AA selection and a Tennessee Sportswriters Association all-state pick while directing the Livingston Academy offense...passed for more than 4,000 career yards and accounted for more than 6,000 yards of total offense as a Wildcat...as a senior, he completed 63 percent of his tosses for 1,536 yards and 17 touchdowns with only two interceptions...also rushed 110 times for 820 yards and 14 scores in the 2012 season...finished with 4,022 career passing yards for 45 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, and accounted for 60 touchdowns. PERSONAL: The son of Danny and Rhonda McCoin... full name is Jamison Brock McCoin... born Aug. 26, 1994, in Livingston, Tenn. ACADEMIC: Majoring in sports administration. HONORS AND AWARDS: (7/24/15) USA College Football Preseason All-America Honorable Mention, (9/7/15) OVC Offensive Player of the Week, (11/24/15) All-OVC Second-team offense

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Golden Eagles ISAIAH

McKINNEY LINEBACKER 6-0 | 210 | SENIOR MORRISTOWN, TENN. MORRISTOWN WEST HS

ADERICK

MOORE

LINEBACKER 6-1 | 245 | FRESHMAN SELMA, ALA. SELMA HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Moore was a defensive force at Selma High School, recording 165 tackles, 40 tackles-for-loss, seven forced fumbles and three interceptions. His final three seasons tallied 430 tackles, 97 tackles-for-loss, 17 forced fumbles and seven interceptions. PERSONAL: The son of Erick and Adana Moore...full name is Aderick Moore...born on November 5, 1997 ACADEMIC: Enrolled in general curriculum.

2015 (Junior): McKinney played in 11 games last season, recording 11 tackles, including six solo stops. He also carried the ball 43 times for 140 yards and one touchdown. 2014 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games and moved into a starting role over the final seven games of the year at fullback...became the primary protector of the quarterback when all of the team’s tight ends were injured, so his carries dwindled... finished the year with 43 carries for 140 yards with one touchdown...also an effective receiver, grabbing eight catches for 39 yards...career-best game came in the season finale when he had eight carries for 40 yards with a touchdown...top game as a receiver included two catches for 27 yards at Jacksonville State...also two catches in win over Eastern Kentucky.  2013 (Redshirt freshman): Isaiah played in 11 games his redshirt freshman year including a start against Eastern Illinois...his career-high rushing game was the season opener against Cumberland with 47 yards on seven carries including his first career touchdown...had career-high eight attempts against Eastern Illinois, and also caught three passes against the No. 2 Panthers...finished the season with 94 rushing yards on 21 tries with one touchdown.  2012 (Freshman): Sat out the year as a redshirt member of the squad.  HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport athlete at Morristown West High School, McKinney played baseball, basketball, and football...all-conference running back and defensive back...rushed over 500 yards as a senior...helped lead his team to a 10-1 record and a conference championship.  PERSONAL: The son of Dennis and Mary McKinney...birthdate is March, 6, 1994... born in Knoxville, Tenn...full name is Isaiah Rashad McKinney. ACADEMIC: Majoring in manufacturing and engineering technology. ..named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles CHRIS

MOORE

DEFENSIVE END 6-3 | 250 | SOPHOMORE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENN. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN HS

TORON

MORTEN LINEBACKER 6-1 | 245 | FRESHMAN PHENIX CITY, ALA. CENTRAL HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Morten helped lead his Central-Phenix City High team to a region championship and a berth in the Alabama state semifinals this past season. In his final campaign, Morten recorded 128 tackles, 23 tackles-for-loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. PERSONAL: The son of Darren and Kelinday Morton...born on October 6, 1997 in Phenix City, Ala...full name is Toron Morton. ACADEMIC: Plans to major in sport administration and is interested in becoming an athletic director.

2015 (Freshman): Moore played in nine games, recording 13 tackles, including four solo stops. He also had half a sack, a pass breakup and an interception for 52 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Chris Moore was a fixture in the defensive line for the Eagles during his career at Signal Mountain High School, helping the team post a 9-3 record in his senior season and advance to the TSSAA playoffs. Named honorable mention on the Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps as a sophomore, he notched a spot on the Best of Preps lineup as a senior. In between, he earned all-district honors as a junior. He was chosen the team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player in his senior season and was invited to play in the Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Game. A team captain, he was also a standout off the field, winning the school’s Caring Award in 2014.  PERSONAL: The son of Anthony Moore and Natasha Jones...full name is Christopher Moore...born April 2, 1997 in Chattanooga. ACADEMIC: Majoring in sports administration.

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Golden Eagles CHARLES

MOUTON

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 6-3 | 305 | SENIOR VICTORVILLE, CALIF. VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE

RODERICK

NAPPER

RUNNING BACK 5-9 | 170 | FRESHMAN HENDERSONVILLE, TENN. BEECH

HIGH SCHOOL: Another strong running back to come out of the Beech High School system, Napper put together an amazing career with 3,208 yards and 50 touchdowns on 445 carries and also recorded 154 tackles. In his senior campaign, Napper ran for 1,587 yards and 23 touchdowns offensively, then had four sacks, 12 tackles-for-loss and 60 tackles. Napper was a two-time district offensive player of the year, county MVP, and first team all-state. PERSONAL: The son of Rodney Napper and Velma Kemp...born on September 7, 1998...full name is Roderick Napper...brother Rodney Napper played football at Campbellsville University for two years. ACADEMIC: Napper plans to major in business.

2015 (Redshirt sophomore): Played all 11 games as an offensive lineman for the Golden Eagles. 2014 (Sophomore): Charles had to watch from the sidelines in his first season on campus due to medical issues...used his time wisely to learn the Golden Eagle system.  2013 (Freshman – Victor Valley College) During his college career he was named first-team all-conference and first-team all-state at Victor Valley College. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter for the Victor Valley (HS) Sultans... named Best Lineman twice... voted Mojave River League first-team offensive lineman twice, and Athlete of the Year... also wrestled and competed on the track & field team where he was twice named Most Valuable Field Athlete. PERSONAL: Charles is the son of Civilla Mouton...from Victorville, Calif...born on February 8, 1994. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in interdisciplinary studies. AWARDS AND HONORS: (11/24/15) All-OVC Second-team offense

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Golden Eagles CHANDLER

NELSON

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 | 300 | SOPHOMORE VINEMONT, ALA. WEST POINT HS

2015 (Freshman): Played in 10 games on the offensive line. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at West Point High School. PERSONAL: The son of Shawn and Bucky Nelson…born March 29, 1996…full name is Chandler Allen Nelson. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW, intends to become a football coach…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

ELLIOTT

NORMAND LINEBACKER 6-0 | 225 |JUNIOR OAK RIDGE, TENN. OAK RIDGE HS

2015 (Sophomore): Normand played in 10 games, collecting seven tackles, including four solo stops. 2014 (Redshirt freshman): In his debut season on the field, Elliot saw action in nine contests for the Golden Eagles with playing time at linebacker and on special teams...finished the year with 29 total tackle, two tackles-for-loss and recovered one fumble...really stepped forward over the final three games of the season with 20 tackles, an average of 6.7 stops per game over that span...had four stops at Jacksonville State and three at Eastern Illinois in limited action, then bumped his career-best to six tackles at Southeast Missouri...also made six tackles against Chattanooga and finished with his finest game, making eight tackles, including six solo tackles, at Austin Peay...also had 1.5 tackles-for-loss against the Govs.  2013 (Freshman): Elliot redshirted his freshman year on the Golden Eagle squad.  HIGH SCHOOL: Elliott was a four-year letterman and a three-year starter for coach Scott Blade at Oak Ridge High School...also earned three letters on the baseball team...played running back and quarterback on offense, and linebacker on the defensive side...piled up 365 career tackles and four interceptions, topped by 136 tackles as a sophomore...also rushed for 1,500 yards and 10 career touchdowns... helped the Wildcats into the TSSAA playoff as a sophomore...won district title as a senior...posted the top Academic GPA on the squad and earned a U.S. Marines Aademic Achievement award.  PERSONAL: The son of James and Mary Normand...full name is Elliott Davis Normand...born October 11, 1994...younger brother of former Golden Eagle standout offensive lineman James Normand, who played from 2010 to 2013. ACADEMIC: Majoring in mechanical engineering…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles AIDAN

PANNI

LONG SNAPPER 6-5 | 205 | FRESHMAN BIRCHWOOD, TENN. OOLTEWAH HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played center and long snapper at Ooltewah High School, where he won three Region 4-5A/District 5-AAA championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015... graduated with honors. PERSONAL: The son of Mike and Ruthi Panni...full name is Aidan Michael Panni... born on September 29, 1998 in Chattanooga, Tenn. ACADEMIC: Intends to major in business.

KIP

PATTON TIGHT END 6-5 | 240 | SOPHOMORE EAGLEVILLE, PA. TEMPLE

2015 (Redshirt freshman – Temple): Made two catches for 29 yards versus Penn State in his Temple debut ... started at Cincinnati ... game-long reception against Tulane ... first career rushing touchdown against #21 Memphis … finished with 12 catches for 168 yards, also rushed five times for 42 yards and two touchdowns.  2014 (Freshman): Redshirted.  HIGH SCHOOL: Was a multi-position player at Norristown HS under head coach E.J. Smith … saw action as quarterback, wide receiver, defensive end, running back and outside linebacker … received Suburban One – American All-Conference honors for defense … also played baseball, basketball, and track … received All-Conference honors in baseball and track and was second team All-Area in basketball.  PERSONAL: Born Kip Martin Patton Jr. on 5/10/96 in Norristown, PA … mom is Robyn Wright and grandmother is Sheliah Wright … has a sister Keiyanna (21). ACADEMIC: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies and plans to become a life counselor.

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Golden Eagles RILEY

PATTON

LONG SNAPPER 6-0 | 195 | SOPHOMORE KNOXVILLE, TENN. HALLS HS

2015 (Freshman): Was on the Golden Eagle roster, but recorded no stats. HIGH SCHOOL: Played center and long snapper in three years at Halls High School for coach J.D. Overton. In his senior year, he was named an all-district center as well as the special teams player of the year. He started 30-plus games in his career, including starting as center, long snapper and defensive lineman in all 10 games in his junior campaign. In his final two seasons, he snapped every ball in varsity play. PERSONAL: The son of Gene and Mandy Patton...full name is Riley Anderson Patton...born on September 24, 1996. ACADEMIC: Majoring in engineering technology with an interest in manufacturing…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

JOSH

POPLAR LINEBACKER 6-0 | 220 | SOPHOMORE KNOXVILLE, TENN. KNOXVILLE CENTRAL HS

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Poplar made 14 tackles last season, including four solo stops in seven games played. He also recorded one tackle-for-loss for one yard. 2014 (Freshman): Josh was a member of the team in 2014 and spent his first season as a redshirt member of the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: A product of a solid football program at Knoxville Central High School, Josh was a four-year starter, one for coach Joel Helton and three for coach Joe Hassel...missed much of his junior year with a torn ACL, following an all-region season as a sophomore...twice named all-district...played running back and linebacker...competitive and versatile athlete, he also lettered four years in baseball and two in track & field...a sprinter, he competed in the 100m dash and 4x100m relay.  PERSONAL: The son of Willie and Florence Scott Poplar...his father competed in two World Deaf Olympics (1969 and 1973) and is a member of the Knoxville Hall of Fame...Josh was born June 21, 1996 in Knoxville...full name is Joshua Taylor Zachary Poplar. ACADEMIC: Majoring in business with an interest in health care administration… named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll…awarded the OVC Academic Medal of Honor

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Golden Eagles ZACH

POSTON

SAFETY 5-9 | 155 | FRESHMAN COOKEVILLE, TENN. COOKEVILLE HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive back for former Golden Eagle Jimmy Maynord at Cookeville High School. PERSONAL: The son of Stan Iamberson and Kelly Poston…born December 19, 1997…full name is Zachary Lewis Poston. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in biology.

J.T,

RANKIN OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 | 285 | SENIOR MARYVILLE, TENN. ALCOA HS

2015 (Junior): Saw action in four games for the Golden Eagles. 2014 (Sophomore): After missing most of spring drills following shoulder surgery, J.T. worked his way back onto the field during fall camp and saw action in five games including starts in the first three games of the year.  2013 (Redshirt freshman): J.T. played in eight games and started in three during his redshirt freshman year...during his first start he made his first career tackle, that coming against UT Martin...late-season shoulder injury slowed him in the final month.  2012 (Freshman): J.T. appeared in the North Greenville game in the opener and sustained an injury that forced him to take a medical redshirt...kept his focus in the classroom and made two appearances on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. IN HIGH SCHOOL: The starting center for Alcoa High School where he played for his father, coach Gary Rankin, J.T. helped the Tornadoes rank among the top teams in the state throughout his career which featured 43 consecutive starts...named all-state as both a junior and senior, he was a key in Alcoa winning the TSSAA state title in 2008, 2009 and 2010, including undefeated seasons in both 2009 and 2010...team captain as a senior...Knoxville News Sentinel PrepXtra first-team selection and selected for the Tennessee East-West All-Star game...graded out at 88 percent as a senior with 82 pancake blocks. PERSONAL: The son of Gary and Sandra Rankin, he was an Honors student... born January 31, 1993, in Alcoa, Tenn... full name is John Tucker Rankin...father Gary played football at the University of Tennessee. ACADEMIC: Earned his degree in EXPW...working on a graduate degree in education…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles JOE

ROBERTSON

KEVIN

DEFENSIVE END 6-3 | 235 | JUNIOR FRANKLIN, TENN. PAGE HS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-2 | 315 | SENIOR CINCINNATI, OHIO MOELLER HS

ROBINSON-WHITE

2015 (Junior): Played in 11 games and compiled 35 tackles, including 13 solo stops. He also recorded a sack for six yards and had 4.5 tackles-for-loss for a total of 19 yards. He also forced a fumble and had a pass breakup. 2014 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games, recording 31 total tackles, including nine solo stops. He had six tackles-for-loss for eight yards and forced one fumble. 2013 (Freshman): Kevin played in 10 games and started four as a true freshman... his future potential was revealed throughout the season, especially against Eastern Kentucky where he had a career-high eight tackles...finished the season with 20 total tackles, making at least one stop in every game he played...selected as the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Lineman.  HIGH SCHOOL: Kevin was a starting tackle for coach John Rodenberg at Moeller High School, and also lettered on the track and field team in shot put...helped the team win the GCL championship and district crown, and finish runnerup in region...named first-team Greater Cincinnati League and second-team All-South West...posted 48 tackles as a senior including 4.5 tackles-for-loss...forced five fumbles...qualified for state meet in the shot put.  PERSONAL: The son of Kevin Robinson and Allison White...full name is Kevin Robinson-White...born April 18, 1994 in Cincinnati. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW.

2015 (Sophomore): Robertson played in nine games last season, recording 12 tackles, including six solo stops. He had two sacks for 16 yards as well as a fumble recovery. 2014 (Redshirt freshman): Joe’s first season on the field saw him play in 10 games in a reserve role at defensive end...made 15 total tackles....injuries pushed Joe into major action at UNI and he came through with career-high nine tackles and 0.5 tackles-for-loss...were the first tackles of his career...received USA Football Network FCS Rookie of the Week honorable mention...had three tackles at Jacksonville State.  2013 (Freshman): Joe was on the squad and worked as a member of the scout team during his redshirt season.  HIGH SCHOOL: Robertson attended Fred J. Page High School in Franklin, Tenn.... played defensive end under coach Bathbone...started all four years...named Defensive MVP...honored on the Super All-Region List his sophomore and junior years... named the Puckett’s Player of the Week...snagged two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, and made 136 total tackles during his senior year which included 10 sacks.  PERSONAL: Full name is Joseph Andrew Robertson... born August 2, 1994 in Missouri...parents are Bill Robertson and Susan Day. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW and aspires to be a college coach.

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Golden Eagles CHARLES

RUTLEDGE OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 | 285 | JUNIOR ATLANTA, GA. COLUMBIA HS

ANDRE

SALE

QUARTERBACK 6-2 | 210 | FRESHMAN LITTLE ROCK, ARK. CATHOLIC HS

HIGH SCHOOL: At Little Rock Catholic High, Sale complete 347 of his 587 passes for 4,362 yards and 39 touchdowns while throwing 16 interceptions. He also carried the ball 143 times for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns. Sale was named to the Arkansas Class 7A all-state first team. PERSONAL: The son of Chris and Cherise Sale...full name is Andre Sale...born on October 6, 1997. ACADEMIC: Plans to major in business and aspires to become a coach.

2015: (Sophomore): Played in 10 games. Recorded one tackle. 2014 (Redshirt freshman): Charles spent an interesting first season on the field, seeing action in seven games, including the final four...a left tackle who also lined up as a tight end with a jersey change...became a tight end out of necessity and filled the spot despite playing with a broken hand...gutsy performance.  2013 (Freshman): Charles redshirted his first year and worked diligently with the scout team.  HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter on the offensive line and a four-year letterman at Columbia High School...anchored the offensive line for the Eagles...was selected to play in the Dekalb County All-Star game and earned All-Dekalb County honors...an outstanding and versatile athlete, he was also a member of the basketball team that won two of three state championships during his career on the roster.  PERSONAL: The son of Angela Rutledge and Charles Marble... full name is Charles Xavier Rutledge... born July 3, 1995 in Atlanta, Ga...sister Simone Rutledge played basketball at Tennessee Tech and Wingate..brother Charles Mitchell played basketball at Maryland and Georgia Tech. ACADEMIC: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles XAVIER

SCHLUETER DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-2 | 315 | FRESHMAN PETERSBURG, TENN. LINCOLN COUNTY HS

HUDSON

SMITH

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 | 285 | FRESHMAN MURFREESBORO, TENN. OAKLAND HS

HIGH SCHOOL: At Lincoln County High School, Schlueter was a highly decorated defensive tackles. He was an all-state, all-midstate and all-district. He was named his regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive lineman of the year and was selected to the Toyota East-West All-Star Team. PERSONAL: The son of Joe and Rebecca Schlueter...full name is Xavier Lee Schlueter...born on August 27, 1998. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in general curriculum.

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Golden Eagles JORDAN

SMITH

WIDE RECEIVER 5-11 | 185 | SENIOR LaVERGNE, TENN. BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

DARRIUS

STAFFORD WIDE RECEIVER 6-2 | 195 | SOPHOMORE MEMPHIS, TENN. KIRBY HS

2015 (Freshman): Stafford played in four games but recorded no stats. HIGH SCHOOL: Darrius Stafford was a three-year starter at Kirby High School in Memphis, where he was one of the region’s top receivers as well as a defensive back that opponent quarterbacks learned to stay away from. As a receiver for coach Jeremy Orsagh’s team, Stafford had 63 catches in his senior season for 1,047 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning first-team all-region honors. As a cornerback, he made 48 tackles and added five interceptions for the Cougars, earning second-team all-region honors as a defensive back. He was named to the Memphis Commercial Appeal Best of Preps team, and was chosen to play in the 2014-15 National All-American Bowl.  PERSONAL:The son of Nikia Stafford...born April 13, 1997 in Memphis...full name is Darrius Stafford ACADEMIC: Majoring in business.

2015 (Redshirt junior): Played in 11 games...caught 22 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns. His longest catch of the season was a 35-yard grab. 2014 (Junior): Sat out the entire season as a redshirt, and took advantage of the down time to work in the Athletic Performance Center to increase his strength and size.  2013 (Sophomore): Jordan saw action in nine games and was the starter in five games...posted 11 catches for 109 yards, ranking eighth on the squad...had one catch in three consecutive games early in the year, then grabbed two passes for 19 yards against No. 2 Eastern Illinois...saw a career-high six receptions to match his career-high of 68 yards in Tech’s road victory at Southeast Missouri. 2012 (Freshman): Jordan played in five games for the Golden Eagles as a true freshman...had five receptions for 79 yards and his first career touchdown...two catches for 15 yards in his first college game, coming against Hampton...the following week he had two catches for a career-best 68 yards, including scoring on a season-long 62yard reception from Tre Lamb on Sept. 6, against North Greenville...caught one pass at Oregon but the No. 4 ranked Ducks were prepared and caught him behind the line. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time Division II-AA all-state selection, Jordan Smith was also a second-team All-Mid-State pick as a senior and a two-time all-region pick while starting at wide receiver for coach Roc Batten at Battle Ground Academy...led the conference in receptions, yards and touchdowns, making 57 catches for the Wildcats for 859 yards and 14 trips into the end zone...helped BGA reach the TSSAA state playoffs his final two seasons. PERSONAL: The son of Melvin and Jackie Smith...born September 28, 1994...full name is Jordan Tyler Smith...younger brother of former TTU receiver Josh Smith... cousin Jason Ballard played football at Tech...uncle Cordell Smith played football at Northern Illinois...father Melvin played baseball at Tennessee State. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW with an interest in physical therapy…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles SAGE

STOCKTON OFFENSIVE LINE 6-0 | 285 | SOPHOMORE LAKE PARK, GA. HARDIN COUNTY HS

DEVEN

SULLIVAN LINEBACKER 6-3 | 215 | SOPHOMORE TUSCUMBIA, ALA. MUSCLE SHOALS HS

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Played in four games, but did not record any stats. 2014 (Freshman): Deven spent his first year on the Golden Eagle roster as a redshirt and worked with the scout teams...already began to show promise in his role.  HIGH SCHOOL: Deven was a four-year starter at Muscle Shoals High School, and also earned five letters in wrestling... team’s second-leading rusher and topped the squad in touchdowns as a senior, helping take team to Class 5A final round and runner-up finish... four-time Times Daily All-Area selection... four-time Times Daily all-state team.. helped team to the semifinals as a junior and quarterfinals as a sophomore... was Class 5A state wrestling champion at 195 pounds as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Deven is the son of Howard Sullivan and Dana Wimberly... birthday is March 23, 1995..full name is Deven Sullivan...father Howard played football at Northeast Community College. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in interdisciplinary studies.

2015 (Redshirt freshman): Played in two games, but recorded no stats. 2014 (Freshman): A member of the squad, Sage spent a redshirt season and worked with the scout teams in 2014.  HIGH SCHOOL: Sage was a three-year starter at Hardin County High School as an offensive lineman under the direction of coach Lee Hooper... major factor in Hardin County setting the school record for most points in a season... voted his team’s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman both his junior and senior seasons... named first-team All-District 13AAA both seasons... as a senior, he was part of the All-West Tennessee team and was chosen to play in the East-West All-Star Game...his team was district runner-up his junior and senior year...three-time winner of the TSSAA Academic Athletic Scholar Award of Merit...graduated with Honors. PERSONAL: Full name is Sage Riley Stockton...son of Wendell and Paige Stockton... born on April 24, 1996 ACADEMIC: He is majoring in agriculture with an interest in becoming an agriculture consultant…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll…named to the 2015-16 OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles ADAM

SWAYZE

WIDE RECEIVER 6-3 | 190 | FRESHMAN SPRING HILL, TENN. INDEPENDENCE HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead his Independence High School team to a Class 5A state championship at Tech’s Tucker Stadium in December 2015. Played one season for former Tennessee Titan Kevin Dyson as a quarterback, then played three seasons for Scott Blade as a wide receiver, safety and defensive back...was named to his all-region team...Also played basketball. PERSONAL: The son of Jeff and Jill Swayze...born on July 5, 1997...full name is Adam Jeffrey Swayze...cousin Brandon Swayze played football for two seasons at Gardner-Webb. ACADEMIC: Majoring in agriculture.

ANDREW

SWICEGOOD RUNNING BACK 6-1 | 215 | R-FRESHMAN FLETCHER, N.C. REYNOLDS HS

HIGH SCHOOL: At Reynolds High School, Swicegood recorded 95 tackles and 23 tackles-for-loss as a senior and was named all-county...as a junior, recorded 117 tackles and was named defensive front MVP.. PERSONAL: The son of Carr and Lynda Swicegood...born January 14, 1997...full name is Andrew Swicegood...grandfather Tommy Bronson played football at Tennessee for four years...grandfather Joe Swicegood played football ay North Carolina for four years. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in basic business with an interest to pursue a career in real estate…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles YEEDEE

THAENRAT RUNNING BACK 5-10 | 200 | FRESHMAN PHILADELPHIA, PA. FATHER JUDGE HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played three years for Coach Mike McKay at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia. In his senior season, he rushed for 943 yards and 10 touchdowns and also recorded 43 tackles. In his junior season, he rushed for 1,545 yards and 25 touchdowns, then also recorded 98 tackles, forced 12 fumbles and picked off two passes. In his sophomore season, he rushed for 1,246 yards and 13 touchdowns, while he also had 74 tackles, three interceptions and forced six fumbles...was named an all-state defensive back, all-southeastern Pennsylvania running back and defensive back, all-city defensive back and running back and all-Catholic running back and defensive back. PERSONAL: Born March 8, 1997 in Monrovia, Liberia...lived in San Antonio, Texas, before moving to Philadelphia. ACADEMIC: Plans to major in basic engineering.

BRANDON

THOMAS CORNERBACK 6-0 | 205 | FRESHMAN JACKSONVILLE, FLA. RIBAULT HS

HIGH SCHOOL: At Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Thomas was a game-changer. In his senior season alone, he had four game-winning plays with three touchdowns and an interception. For the season, he had four interceptions for 77 yards and four pass deflections. Thomas also played soccer and ran track and field at Ribault. PERSONAL: The son of Malcolm Thomas and Tanya Cox...full name is Brandon Jaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Vion Thomas...born on January 25, 1997...father Malcolm played football at Syracuse University from 1992 to 1996...mother Tanya Cox played softball at Bethune-Cookman from 1993 to 1996. ACADEMIC: Thomas plans to enroll in basic business and hopes to become an entrepreneur.

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Golden Eagles TAYLOR

UNDERWOOD OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3 | 280 | SOPHOMORE NEW MARKET, ALA. HAZEL GREEN HS

2015 (Freshman): Underwood played in seven games, recording one tackle. A big man with huge potential in the Golden Eagle defensive line, Taylor Underwood was a three-year standout for coach Matthew Putnam’s Trojans at Hazel Green High School. Named honorable mention all-region as a junior, he was voted winner of the team’s Defensive Line Punisher award as a senior. Twice placing on the All-Academic team, he also won the team’s Player Award, and was outstanding in Area Big Man Weight Competition the past two years, placing first in 2013 and second in 2014.  PERSONAL: The son of Bobby and Susan Underwood...born September 19, 1996 in Huntsville, Ala....full name is Taylor Underwood. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in general curriculum and plans to become a strength and conditioning coach.

LUKE

WARD

QUARTERBACK 6-3 | 225 | SOPHOMORE DECATURVILLE, TENN. RIVERSIDE HS

2015 (Freshman): Was on the roster, but did not see any action on the varsity squad. HIGH SCHOOL: Played quarterback for four years for head coach Jeff Robertson at Riverside High School...also played baseball for four seasons for head coach Dusty Rhodes, winning the Class 2A state championship in 2011 and 2012. PERSONAL: The son of Paul and Jenny Ward...full name is Lucas Gray Ward...born on June 19, 1996...father Paul played football at Murray State from 1984 to 1987. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in interdisciplinary studies.

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Golden Eagles WILL

WARNER LINEBACKER 6-1 | 200 | FRESHMAN ROCKWOOD, TENN. ROCKWOOD HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at Rockwood High School, Warner was a solid quarterback, completing 145 of his 227 passes for 2,250 yards for 32 touchdowns and rushed for 19 more scores. As a senior, he completed 77 of his 122 passes for 1,227 yards and 17 touchdowns and ran for 10 touchdowns. He was named to the all-district team and was the district’s academic player of the year...also played baseball and was named all-district, all-region and honorable mention all-state. PERSONAL: The son of Reno and Leigh Ann Warner...full name is William Harrison Warner...born on January 10, 1998 in Knoxville. ACADEMIC: Plans to enroll in basic business and pursue a career as a financial manager.

JAKE

WARWICK LINEBACKER 6-1 | 230 | SOPHOMORE ALCOA, TENN. ALCOA HS

2015 (Freshman): Played in 11 games last season, recording four tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport standout at Alcoa High School, Jake Warwick excelled on the football team for coach Gary Rankin while helping the Tornadoes to the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl state championship in 2013 and the runner-up spot in 2014, all in Tech’s Tucker Stadium. A four-year letterman on the football team while playing both linebacker and fullback, he was selected a team captain and was a finalist for the PrepXtra Defensive Player of the Year. Among his awards was all-district selection. He also lettered two years on the wrestling team, advancing to the state tournament, and was a two-year letterman at shortstop on the baseball team, earning all-district attention.  PERSONAL: The son of Terry and Mary Beth Warwick...full name is Jacob Wayne Warwick...born January 13, 1997 in Maryville, Tenn....grandfather is former Golden Eagle standout and NFL all-pro Vikings linebacker Lonnie Warwick. ACADEMIC: Majoring in EXPW…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Golden Eagles DANTAE

WILKES

DEFENSIVE END 6-3 | 230 | FRESHMAN JACKSON, TENN. LIBERTY TECH MAGNET SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL: Wilkes had a great senior season at Liberty Tech Magnet School, recording 96 tackles, including 12 for-loss, recovered two fumbles, picked off five passes, had four sacks and scored touchdowns. He won two district championships and one region title. PERSONAL: The son of Dantae and Sharonda Wilkes...full name is Dantae Wilkes... born on November 8, 1997...brother Jocuante Arnold played basketball for two seasons at Iowa Wesleyan and Elizabethton Community College...uncle Kendall Anthony played basketball for four years at Richmond. ACADEMIC: Plans to enroll in secondary education with an emphasis in history.

BRYSON

WILKINS CORNERBACK 5-9 | 180 | FRESHMAN NASHVILLE, TENN. McGAVOCK HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Wilkes played at McGavock High School as a wide receiver. PERSONAL: The son of Boyce Wilkins and Kimberly Taylor...full name is Bryson Edward Wilkins...born on February 10, 1997. ACADEMIC: Plans to enroll in basic business with an interest in international business.

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Golden Eagles STORM

WILLIAMS LINEBACKER 5-11 | 195 | FRESHMAN MILAN, TENN. MILAN HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A Class 3A Mr. Football semifinalist, Williams was named a Region 7-3A defensive co-captain as he helped lead Milan High School to strong finishes during his tenure. PERSONAL: The son of Wendy Williams...full name is Storm Williams...born on March 5, 1998...sister Alex Williams played softball at Union University from 2011 to 2015. ACADEMIC: Plans to enroll in criminal justice with an interest in becoming a state trooper.

DEONTAY

WILSON

SAFETY 6-3 | 190 | SOPHOMORE TRUSSVILLE, ALA. TRUSSVILLE HS

2015 (Freshman): Was on the Golden Eagle roster, but did not play. HIGH SCHOOL: Deontay Wilson was one of the top defensive players in his region the past two years, posting more than 200 tackles while leading Trussville High School. As a junior, he had 111 total tackles with 10 tackles-for-loss, three fumbles forced and four passes defended. In 2014 as a senior, despite drawing loads of attention from opponents, he managed 93 total tackles with two tackles-for-loss. He had one interception, two fumbles forced and returned one fumble 102 yards for a touchdown. He was named the 2014 Exterminator of the Year by one Birmingham media, and was a 2013 Class 6A second-team selection.â&#x20AC;¨ PERSONAL: The son of Trent and Jeanetta Wilson...full name is Deontay DaJuane Wilson...born October 8, 1996 in Birmingham, Ala. ACADEMIC: Enrolled in basic business with an interest in fashion marketing to become a design marketing agent.

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Golden Eagles HAIDAR

ZAIDAN

CLINT

ZIERKE

KICKER 6-0 | 185 | FRESHMAN McKENZIE, TENN. HENRY COUNTY HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-region kicker for Henry County High School...kicked a school-record 52-yard field goal...also played soccer. PERSONAL: The son of Hamed and Marjorie Zaidan...full name is Haidar Hamed Zaidan...born on June 30, 1998 in Detroit, Michigan...brother Hassan Zaidan played soccer at Bethel University. ACADEMIC: Plans to major in physical therapy.

TIGHT END 6-4 | 230 | R-FRESHMAN WAYNE, ILL. BARTLETT HS

2015 (Freshman): Was on the Golden Eagle roster last season as a member of the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: Played tight end and defensive end at Bartlett High School in Illinois. PERSONAL: The son of Kevin and Lynne Zierke...full name is Clint Robert Zierke... born on June 28, 1996 ACADEMIC: Majoring in communications with an emphasis in journalism…named to the Spring 2016 AD’s Honor Roll

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Team Information QUICK FACTS Location: Cookeville, Tennessee 38505 Founded: 1915 First Intercollegiate Football Team: 1922 Conference: Ohio Valley National Affiliation: NCAA Division I (FCS) Year Entered OVC: 1949 Enrollment: 11,385 Stadium: Tucker Stadium (16,500) Field: Overall Field Playing Surface: 24/7 Turf Team Colors: Purple and Gold Team Nickname: Golden Eagles President: Dr. Philip Oldham Athletics Director: Mark Wilson Athletics Trainer: Joe Erdeljac Football Office: (931) 372-3930

TEAM FACTS 2015 Overall Record: 4-7 (.364) 2015 OVC Record: 3-5 (.375) Starters Returning: 12 (7 offense / 5 defense) Starters Lost: 13 (6 offense / 7 defense) [+4 specialist] Lettermen Returning: 40 Lettermen Lost: 27 Primary Offensive System: Pro Style Primary Defensive System: Pro-Style 4-3 TENNESSEE TECH SPORTS INFORMATION Football Contact: Thomas Corhern Office: (931) 372-6139 / Mobile: (931) 703-4927 Press Box: (931) 372-6030 or 372-6031 Email: tcorhern@tntech.edu Mailing Address: TTU Box 5057, Cookeville, TN 38505 Overnight: 1100 McGee Blvd, Cookeville, TN 38505 Facebook: TTU Sports Twitter: @TTUGoldenEagles YouTube: TTUsports1

FOOTBALL STAFF Marcus Satterfield — Head Coach ( East Tennessee, 2000) Career Record at Tech: First season Career Record Overall: First season Shawn Quinn — Defensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Coach / Linebackers (Carson-Newman, 1995) Justin Rascati — Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks (James Madison, 2006) Derek Carr — Assistant Coach / Receivers (UT Martin, 2013) Tyree Foreman — Associate Head Coach / Running Backs (Virginia, 2001) Bobby Maffei — Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks (Nebraska, 2011) David Napert — Assistant Coach / Offensive Line (Troy State, 1982) Chris Polizzi — Assistant Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator / Safeties (Lake Forest, 2005) Cam Wentz — Assistant Coach / Tight Ends and Tackles (N.C. State, 2012) Sam Williamson — Assistant Coach / Defensive Tackles (UAB, 2005) Dontae Wright — Assistant Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Ends (Miami, 2007) Justin Matheney — Director of Football Operations (Tennessee Tech, 2014) Price Partrick — Quality Control Assistant (Tennessee Tech, 2014) Leveda Dexter — Academic Coordinator for Football Casey Kramer — Director of Strength and Conditioning Debbie Parker — Assistant to the Head Football Coach

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IN REVIEW

TENNESSEE TECH FOOTBALL 2016

2015 in Review 2015 RESULTS .

Overall Record: 4-7 (.364)

Date

Opponent

Sep 5, 2015 Sep 12, 2015 Sep 19, 2015 *Sep 26, 2015 *Oct 03, 2015 *Oct 08, 2015 *Oct 17, 2015 *Oct 24, 2015 *Oct 31, 2015 *Nov 14, 2015 *Nov 21, 2015

at Houston at Wofford Mercer at Murray State UT Martin #17 Eastern Kentucky #1 Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois at Southeast Missouri Austin Peay Tennessee State

OVC Record: 3-5 (.375)

Result Score Overall OVC Time L L W W L L L L L W W

24-52 14-34 29-22 31-29 17-31 17-48 13-42 20-51 17-38 42-24 30-24

0-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 3-7 4-7

0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 2-5 3-5

3:26 2:52 2:53 3:29 3:32 2:51 3:03 3:19 2:57 3:02 3:38

Atten. 30479 6834 1 9028 10620 3152 3700 5575 6713 2985 11000 3924

* indicates conference game

2015 TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points per game TOTAL FIRST DOWNS By rushing By passing By penalty

Tech Opp 254 395 23.1 35.9 181 77 86 18

272 130 130 12

RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing attempts Average per rush Average per game TDs rushing

1,440 2,624 1,881 2,869 441 245 395 496 3.6 5.3 130.9 238.5 18 26

PASSING YARDAGE Attempted Completed Percent completed Had intercepted Average per catch Average per game TDs Passing

2,126 2,772 316 392 162 247 51.2 63.0 12 4 13.1 11.2 193.3 252.0 13 22

TOTAL OFFENSE Total plays Average per play Average per game

3,566 5,396 711 888 5.0 6.1 324.2 490.5

Tech Opp 76 45 3,063 1,747 40.3 38.8 35.3 36.8

PUNTS Punting yards Average per punt Net punt average PUNT RETURNS Return yards Average per return

13 52 4.0

31 321 10.4

KICK RETURNS Return yards Average per return

43 866 20.1

39 908 23.3

0 19 14 7 12

0 19 27 15 4

TURNOVER MARGIN Turnovers lost Total fumbles Fumbles lost Had intercepted TOTAL POINTS Touchdowns by rushing by passing by special teams/defense PAT Kick-Made/Att PAT Other-Made/Att Field Goals-Made/Att Safeties

254 395 32 51 18 26 13 22 1 3 31/31 43/48 0/0 1/2 9/11 14/22 0 1

THIRD DOWN PCT Made/Att

Tech Opp 31% 45% 47-154 78-172

FOURTH DOWN PCT Made/Att

55% 53% 6-11 16-30

PENALTIES Yards penalized Average per game

55 74 467 635 42.5 57.7

Red zone scores Red zone percentage

22/31 44/56 71% 79%

Red zone touchdowns 14/31 28/56 Touchdown percentage 45% 50% POSSESSION TIME AVG. TOTAL ATTENDANCE Home Games Avg. per game

27:11 32:49

37,328 45,576 5 5 6,556 11,526

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2015 Starters by Position OFFENSIVE STARTERS Receiver Houston McCoin Wofford McCoin Mercer McCoin Murray State McCoin UT Martin McCoin Eastern Kentucky McCoin Jacksonville State McCoin Eastern Illinois McCoin Southeast Missouri Belew Austin Peay Belew Tennessee State Belew

L. Tackle L. Guard Nelson Br. Dillard Nelson Br. Dillard Nelson Forrester Nelson Forrester Rutledge Forrester Nelson Forrester Nelson Forrester Nelson Forrester Nelson Forrester Nelson Forrester Nelson Forrester

Center Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton Mouton

R. Guard Linge Linge Linge Linge Linge Linge Douglas Douglas Linge Linge Linge

R. Tackle Quarterback B-Back Chatmon J. Davis Annoor Chatmon J. Davis Annoor Chatmon J. Davis Annoor Chatmon J. Davis Annoor Chatmon J. Davis Annoor Chatmon C. Brown Annoor Chatmon C. Brown Annoor Chatmon J. Davis Carter Chatmon McCoin Carter Chatmon McCoin Annoor Chatmon McCoin Annoor

A-Back Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier Vanlier

Tight End Watson Watson Watson Watson Watson Jackson Watson Jackson Jackson Watson Watson

Receiver Receiver Kicker /KOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilson Cates Arnold/Madonia Wilson Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Madonia Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Harris Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Harris Jor. Smith Cates Arnold/Harris

DEFENSIVE STARTERS

End Noseguard Tackle End (Jack) ILB ILB Corner S. Safety F. Safety Rover Corner Punter Houston Bose Rollins Robinson-White Patrick Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Laughlin Bi. Dillard Donnell King Wofford Bose Rollins Robinson-White Patrick Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Laughlin Bi. Dillard Donnell King Mercer Patrick Cain Robinson-White Robertson Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Laughlin Bi. Dillard Donnell King Murray State Patrick Cain Robinson-White Laughlin Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Pierce Bi. Dillard Flemister King UT Martin Patrick Cain Robinson-White Laughlin Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Pierce Bi. Dillard Flemister King Eastern Kentucky Patrick Rollins Robinson-White Laughlin Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Anderson Bi. Dillard Flemister King Jacksonville State Patrick Rollins Robinson-White Collins Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Laughlin Bi. Dillard Flemister King Eastern Illinois Patrick Cain Robinson-White Collins Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Laughlin Bi. Dillard Flemister King Southeast Missouri Patrick Rollins Robinson-White Collins Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Laughlin Bi. Dillard Flemister King Austin Peay Patrick Rollins Robinson-White Collins Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Anderson Laughlin Flemister King Tennessee State Patrick Rollins Robinson-White Collins Rudwall Goff Hall Bush Anderson Laughlin Flemister King

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2015 Individual Statistics The Automated Scorebook

Tennessee Tech Overall Individual Statistics (as of Jul 07, 2016) All games

Rushing

gp-gs

att

gain loss

net avg td

Vanlier, Ladarius McCoin, Brock Carter, Dorian Annoor, Radir Davis, Jared Davis, Willie Jobe, Ty Jackson, Cooper Arnold, John Team Brown, Colby Total Opponents

11-10 133 822 68 754 5.7 6 11-11 69 365 94 271 3.9 0 10-0 48 180 4 176 3.7 5 11-1 39 165 3 162 4.2 0 7-7 60 241 158 83 1.4 4 5-0 17 56 2 54 3.2 2 1-0 4 18 5 13 3.2 1 11-1 2 4 0 4 2.0 0 11-0 1 0 14 -14 -14.0 0 7-0 7 0 16 -16 -2.3 0 3-2 15 30 77 -47 -3.1 0 11 395 1881 441 1440 3.6 18 11 496 2869 245 2624 5.3 26

Passing

gp-gs

Davis, Jared Brown, Colby McCoin, Brock Jobe, Ty Total Opponents Receiving

McCoin, Brock Cates, Krys Smith, Jordan Vanlier, Ladarius Wilson, Steve Hicks, Austin Belew, Colton Watson, Dametris Annoor, Radir Carter, Dorian Jackson, Cooper Davis, Willie Total Opponents

7-7 3-2 11-11 1-0 11 11 gp-gs

effic comp-att-int

114.32 90-171-8 97.77 43-85-1 146.42 27-51-2 69.07 2-9-1 113.76 162-316-12 138.89 247-392-4 no.

yds

11-11 61 747 11-11 24 525 11-9 22 248 11-10 18 174 11-2 11 97 11-0 10 118 11-2 5 120 11-9 5 54 11-1 2 18 10-0 2 13 11-1 1 9 5-0 1 3 11 162 2126 11 247 2772

avg

12.2 21.9 11.3 9.7 8.8 11.8 24.0 10.8 9.0 6.5 9.0 3.0 13.1 11.2

pct

lg avg/g

79 38 24 26 41 10 11 3 0 0 11 79 83

68.5 24.6 17.6 14.7 11.9 10.8 13.0 0.4 -1.3 -2.3 -15.7 130.9 238.5

yds td

52.6 1132 8 50.6 462 1 52.9 458 4 22.2 74 0 51.3 2126 13 63.0 2772 22 td

4 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 22

lg avg/g

77 74 35 69 21 20 54 19 13 9 9 3 77 79

67.9 47.7 22.5 15.8 8.8 10.7 10.9 4.9 1.6 1.3 0.8 0.6 193.3 252.0

lg avg/g

77 56 69 54 77 79

161.7 154.0 41.6 74.0 193.3 252.0

Punt Returns

no.

11 2 13 31

50 2 52 321

0 0 0 2

21 2 21 69

Interceptions

no.

yds avg td

Kick Returns

no.

25 8 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 43 39

645 131 11 9 13 12 11 16 9 9 866 908

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

55 25 10 7 13 12 11 16 9 9 55 52

Fumble Returns

no.

yds avg td

Vanlier, Ladarius Donnell, Demario Total Opponents Hall, Maleek Flemister, Anthony Moore, Chris Pierce, Daniel Total Opponents Vanlier, Ladarius Annoor, Radir Carter, Dorian McKinney, Isaiah Eskridge, Dorian Watson, Dametris Patrick, Jordan Flanigan, Keith Anderson, Johnnie Hall, Maleek Total Opponents Goff, Tra'Darius Bush, Stephen Total Opponents

1 1 1 1 4 12

1 1 2 0

yds avg td

0 44 52 12 108 122

4.5 1.0 4.0 10.4

0.0 44.0 52.0 12.0 27.0 10.2

0 0 1 0 1 1

yds avg td

2 11 13 0

25.8 16.4 5.5 4.5 13.0 12.0 11.0 16.0 9.0 9.0 20.1 23.3 2.0 11.0 6.5 0.0

0 0 0 0

0 44 52 12 52 33

2 11 11 0

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TENNESSEE TECH FOOTBALL 2016 The Automated Scorebook Tennessee Tech Overall Individual Statistics (as of Jul 07, 2016) All games

2015 Individual Statistics

Scoring

Arnold, John Vanlier, Ladarius Cates, Krys Carter, Dorian McCoin, Brock Davis, Jared Smith, Jordan Davis, Willie Jobe, Ty Moore, Chris Hall, Maleek Total Opponents Field Goals

Arnold, John FG Sequence

Houston Wofford College Mercer Murray State UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Austin Peay Tennessee State

- 9-11 7 6 5 4 4 2 2 1 1 - 32 9-11 51 14-22 fg

kick

31-31 31-31 43-48

PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf

0-2

- - 1 - - - 1-1 - - - - - 1 1-1 1 1-1

1 1 -

pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99

9-11 81.8 0-0 Tennessee Tech

(28) (31) (32) (32),47 (43),(29) (44),40,(40) (47) -

2-2

3-3

4-6

0-0

pts

Total Offense

- 58 - 42 - 38 - 30 - 24 - 24 - 12 - 12 6 6 2 - 254 1 395

lg blk

Opponents

(26) (27),(21) (24),(26),(19),39 40,34,(34) 48,(34) (37),(45) 41,27 40,(30) 47,(50) (35) (18)

g plays

rush pass

total avg/g

Davis, Jared Vanlier, Ladarius McCoin, Brock Brown, Colby Carter, Dorian Annoor, Radir Jobe, Ty Davis, Willie Jackson, Cooper Arnold, John Team Total Opponents

7 11 11 3 10 11 1 5 11 11 7 11 11

Punting

no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk

Kickoffs

no. yds avg tb ob retn

King, Jonathan Team Total Opponents Madonia, Nick Harris, Chris King, Jonathan Total Opponents

231 83 1132 1215 173.6 133 754 0 754 68.5 120 271 458 729 66.3 100 -47 462 415 138.3 48 176 0 176 17.6 39 162 0 162 14.7 13 13 74 87 87.0 17 54 0 54 10.8 2 4 0 4 0.4 1 -14 0 -14 -1.3 7 -16 0 -16 -2.3 711 1440 2126 3566 324.2 888 2624 2772 5396 490.5

75 3063 1 0 76 3063 45 1747

38 2186 14 867 1 56 53 3109 72 4052

40.8 58 0.0 0 40.3 58 38.8 61

57.5 4 61.9 7 56.0 0 58.7 11 56.3 21

3 21 21 11 0 0 0 0 3 21 21 11 2 7 17 5

0 1 1 1

net ydln

2 0 0 2 23.3 36.3 2 20.1 37.0

28 28

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

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2015 Individual Statistics The Automated Scorebook

Tennessee Tech Overall Individual Statistics (as of Jul 07, 2016) All games All Purpose

Vanlier, Ladarius McCoin, Brock Cates, Krys Annoor, Radir Smith, Jordan Carter, Dorian Belew, Colton Hicks, Austin Wilson, Steve Davis, Jared Watson, Dametri Davis, Willie Moore, Chris Flemister, Antho Flanigan, Keith Eskridge, Dorian Jackson, Cooper Jobe, Ty Pierce, Daniel Patrick, Jordan Hall, Maleek McKinney, Isaia Anderson, John Donnell, Demari Arnold, John Team Brown, Colby Total Opponents

rush

rcv

11 754 174 11 271 747 11 0 525 11 162 18 11 0 248 10 176 13 11 0 120 11 0 118 11 0 97 7 83 0 11 0 54 5 54 3 9 0 0 11 0 0 11 0 0 5 0 0 11 4 9 1 13 0 6 0 0 11 0 0 11 0 0 11 0 0 9 0 0 11 0 0 11 -14 0 7 -16 0 3 -47 0 11 1440 2126 11 2624 2772

50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 52 321

645 0 0 131 0 11 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 16 13 0 0 0 11 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 866 908

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 44 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 122

total avg/g

1623 1018 525 311 248 200 120 118 97 83 66 57 52 44 16 13 13 13 12 11 9 9 9 2 -14 -16 -47 4592 6747

147.5 92.5 47.7 28.3 22.5 20.0 10.9 10.7 8.8 11.9 6.0 11.4 5.8 4.0 1.5 2.6 1.2 13.0 2.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.2 -1.3 -2.3 -15.7 417.5 613.4

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2015 Defensive Statistics The Automated Scorebook

Tennessee Tech Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Jul 07, 2016) All games # 30 33 7 12 84 21 31 54 99 44 20 23 92 27 16 56 35 95 17 13 97 58 96 67 29 86 94 41 40 49 65 28 47 46 18 91 59 32 72 98 39 11 82 8 3 38

Defensive Leaders

gp-gs

Goff, Tra'Darius Rudwall, Jay Dillard, Bill Hall, Maleek Patrick, Jordan Bush, Stephen Laughlin, Jimmy Collins, Tim Robinson-White,Kevin Lee, Lenier Anderson, Johnnie Flanigan, Keith Cain, Mike Rudolph, Dante Pierce, Daniel Rollins, Terrell Flemister, Anthony Reed, Preston Cunningham, Josh Donnell, Demario McElderry, Chris Poplar, Josh Moore, Chris Akers, Anthony Bronson, John Robertson, Joe Bose, Brady McKinney, Isaiah Eichelberger,Senquay Normand, Elliott Cheatham, Bradley Lillard, Steven Warwick, Jake Jackson, Cooper Davis, Jared Hart, Kyron Bronson, Robert Hill Thompson, Trey Rutledge, Charles Underwood, Taylor McColley, Deosha Davis, Willie Madonia, Nick McCoin, Brock Vanlier, Ladarius Eskridge, Dorian Total Opponents

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

Tackles a tot

tfl/yds

Sacks no-yds

54 78 132 27 76 103 34 33 67 47 17 64 17 47 64 22 27 49 26 17 43 14 24 38 13 22 35 15 18 33 13 19 32 15 13 28 7 20 27 11 13 24 11 13 24 7 16 23 16 7 23 9 9 18 9 8 17 8 8 16 5 9 14 4 10 14 4 9 13 2 10 12 5 7 12 6 6 12 6 5 11 6 5 11 4 5 9 4 3 7 1 3 4 1 3 4 2 2 4 1 2 3 2 1 3 1 1 2 . 2 2 1 1 2 1 . 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 . . . 433 573 1006 379 333 712

7.0-28 3.5-10 2.5-11 3.0-5 4.5-24 3.0-8 4.5-11 2.5-14 4.5-19 . . 3.5-4 1.0-2 . . 1.5-1 . 3.0-8 0.5-3 0.5-0 2.0-3 1.0-1 1.5-5 0.5-2 0.5-3 2.0-16 1.5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-184 85-437

2.0-19 . 1.0-4 . . . . 1-0 2.0-21 . . . 1.0-5 . 0.5-3 . 1.0-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 . . . 1-44 1.0-3 . . . . . . . . . 0.5-2 1-52 . . . . 2.0-16 . 1.0-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-94 4-108 39-291 12-122

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Pass defense Fumbles blkd int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick

2 . 2 17 1 2 2 2 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 . 6 2 3 2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 33

4 2 . . 4 1 3 . 5 2 . . . . . 1 . . . . 2 . . 2 . 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 29

1-2 2-0 . . 1-0 1-11 1-0 . . 1-0 . 1-0 . . . 1-0 1-0 . . 2-0 . . . . . 1-0 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 15-13 7-0

1 . 1 . 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 . . . . . 1 . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 10

1 . . 2 1 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1

saf

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PPONENTS

TENNESSEE TECH FOOTBALL 2016

The Ohio Valley Conference

From left: Beth DeBauche, Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner; Brad Walker, Associate Commissioner/Chief Operating Officer; Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations; Brian Pulley, Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs; Stephanie Castera, Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services/Senior Woman Administrator

Now in its 68th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. In May 2011 the Conference expanded for the second time in four years, adding Belmont University which began competition in the 2012-13 academic year. The addition of Belmont gave the OVC 12 members, the most the league has had at one time in its illustrious history. The move added a second team in the city of Nashville and was the first addition to the league since Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joined in 2008. Subsequently, the league has shown its stability over the past decade, seeing only one member institution depart over the past 14 years. The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named the seventh full-time Commissioner in league history on July 28. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences. The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. Discussions were put on hold by World War II but reemerged Feb. 2728, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville merged to form the OVC. Tennessee Tech joined the OVC the following year.

In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer

on a much more significant scale socially, breaking racial barriers to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. Through the past 66 years, 15 teams have won or shared the league’s football title. The list is led by Eastern Kentucky, winner of 21 outright or shared football crowns. Former member Middle Tennessee is next with 11

titles, followed by Tennessee Tech with 10. The first Division I-AA/FCS football playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which is the only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In the 1970s, women’s athletics began a rebirth on the national scene as the NCAA began sponsoring and marketing women’s WWW.TTUSPORTS.COM

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The Ohio Valley Conference

From left: Scott Krapf, Assistant Commissioner for Championships; Heather Brown, Director of Media Relations; Bryce Robinson , Director of Compliance and Digital Media; Jon Kuka, General Manager, OVC IMG Sports Marketing.

sports. Recognizing the need to provide increased opportunities for female athletes, the OVC established women’s championships in the sports of basketball, tennis and track in 1977, with cross country and volleyball added over the next four years. Those sports were initially governed by the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), but the overall strength of women’s programs in the league was demonstrated by the automatic bids the OVC instantly received when the NCAA became the governing body in 1982. The playing field is not the only place where OVC athletes are working hard. The league also recognizes excellence in the classroom. Six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are commended for their academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or earning a spot on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Additionally, the league annually presents one institutional Academic Achievement Award, as well as separate team awards in each Conference-sponsored sport. Since the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America program began, the Ohio Valley Conference has had 229 student-athletes honored with the award, including 50 over the last five years. Through the early years of the league, administrators wrestled with fan behavior due to the close proximity of the Conference members and the intense rivalries which

The Ohio Valley Conference 215 Centerview Drive, Suite 115 Brentwood, Tenn. 37027 (615) 371-1698 www.ovcsports.com developed. Just as it did decades ago, the OVC took the leadership role on what has become a national issue. In 1995, the OVC implemented a first-of-its-kind “Sportsmanship Statement,” a policy which promotes principles of fair play, ethical conduct and respect for one’s opponent. The statement has become a model for others to follow across the nation, and has answered the challenge of the NCAA Presidents Commission to improve sportsmanship in collegiate athletics. Additionally, the OVC annually presents the Steve Hamilton Sportsmanship Award, in honor of the former Morehead State student-athlete, coach and athletics director, to a junior or senior student-athlete with significant athletic contributions who best exemplifies the characteristics of sportsmanship and citizenship. Most recently, the Conference has also implemented the OVC Institutional and Team Sportsmanship Awards, which are presented to one institution and 18 sport-specific teams voted by their peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive

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today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme. The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle. Now in its seventh decade of competition, the Ohio Valley Conference has grown significantly from its humble beginnings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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The Ohio Valley Conference OVC CHAMPIONS 1948 Murray State 1949 Evansville 1950 Murray State 1951 Murray State 1952 Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky 1953 Tennessee Tech 1954 Eastern Kentucky 1955 Tennessee Tech 1956 Middle Tennessee 1957 Middle Tennessee 1958 Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee 1959 Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee 1960 Tennessee Tech 1961 Tennessee Tech 1962 East Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Morehead State 1963 Western Kentucky 1964 Middle Tennessee 1965 Middle Tennessee 1966 Morehead State 1967 Eastern Kentucky 1968 Eastern Kentucky 1969 East Tennessee 1970 Western Kentucky 1971 Western Kentucky 1972 Tennessee Tech 1973 Western Kentucky 1974 Eastern Kentucky 1975 Tennessee Tech 1976 Eastern Kentucky 1977 Austin Peay 1978 Western Kentucky 1979 Murray State 1980 Western Kentucky 1981 Eastern Kentucky 1982 Eastern Kentucky

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

2015 OVC STANDINGS Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Murray State Eastern Kentucky Youngstown State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Murray State Murray State Eastern Kentucky Tennessee State Tennessee State Western Kentucky Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Murray State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Illinois Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State Eastern Illinois UT Martin Eastern Kentucky Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Murray State Tennessee State Austin Peay

Conference Overall W L Pct. W L 8 0 1.000 13 2 7 1 .875 7 5 6 2 .750 7 4 5 3 .625 6 5 3 4 .429 4 7 3 5 .375 4 7 2 6 .250 3 8 1 6 .143 4 6 0 8 .000 0 11

Pct. .867 .583 .636 .545 .364 .364 .273 .400 .000

2015 ALL-OVC FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Player, School Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State QB 6-2 205 Jr. Birmingham, Ala. Troymaine Pope, Jacksonville State RB 5-9 205 Sr. Anniston, Ala. Tremane McCullough, Southeast Missouri RB 5-10 170 Jr. Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Paul McRoberts, Southeast Missouri WR 6-3 197 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. Josh Barge, Jacksonville State WR 6-1 178 Jr. Carrollton, Ga. Ben Madon, Eastern Kentucky TE 6-5 252 Sr. Pineville, Ky. Casey Dunn, Jacksonville State C 6-3 285 Jr. Trussville, Ala. Adam Wright, Jacksonville State OG 6-4 310 Sr. Centerpoint, Ala. Blake Burks, Jacksonville State OG 6-1 320 Sr. Hoover, Ala. Justin Lea, Jacksonville State OT 6-4 295 So. Henagar, Ala. Brett Eyckmans, Eastern Kentucky OT 6-5 301 Sr. Lexington, Ky. DEFENSE Player, School Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky DL 6-3 261 Jr. Harrisburg, Pa. Dino Fanti, Eastern Illinois DL 6-1 265 Sr. Venice, Fla. Chris Landrum, Jacksonville State DL 6-3 260 Sr. Sweet Water, Ala. Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee State DL 6-3 255 So. Brooklyn, NY Kamu Grugier-Hill, Eastern Illinois LB 6-2 215 Sr. Papakolea, Hi. Dawson Wells, Jacksonville State LB 6-1 235 Sr. Ocean Springs, Miss. Traâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Darius Goff, Tennessee Tech LB 5-11 240 Sr. Columbia, Tenn. Jourdan Wickliffe, Eastern Illinois DB 6-1 200 Sr. Columbus, Ohio Brandon Bender, Jacksonville State DB 5-9 180 Sr. McCalla, Ala. Jermaine Hough, Jacksonville State DB 5-10 185 Sr. Lovejoy, Ga. Folo Johnson, Jacksonville State DB 5-11 202 Sr. Dallas, Ga. SPECIALISTS Player, School Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown Lucas Williams, Eastern Kentucky K 6-1 210 So. Russell Springs, Ky. Keith Wrzuszczak, Eastern Kentucky P 5-11 194 So. Geelong, Australia Ladarius Vanlier, Tennessee Tech RS 5-8 175 Sr. Nashville, Tenn. OVC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State OVC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Dino Fanti, Eastern Illinois; Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky OVC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Dante Vandeven, Southeast Missouri ROY KIDD COACH OF THE YEAR: John Grass, Jacksonville State

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The Ohio Valley Conference 2015 ALL-OVC SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Player, School K.D. Humphries, Murray State Jarod Neal, UT Martin Devin Church, Eastern Illinois Roman Clay, Murray State Brock McCoin, Tennessee Tech Rod Wright, UT Martin Patrick Smith, Tennessee State Jesse Blackburn, Murray State Charles Mouton, Tennessee Tech Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee State Garret Baker, Southeast Missouri Jackson Roberts, UT Martin Jimmy Lowery, Eastern Illinois DEFENSE Player, School Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State Bryce Krebs, Eastern Kentucky Damani Taylor, UT Martin Chris Kelly, Eastern Kentucky Marquise Piton, Eastern Kentucky Roper Garrett, Southeast Missouri Marquis Clemons, UT Martin Maleek Hall, Tennessee Tech Dylan Chatman, Eastern Illinois DeQuinten Spraggins, Murray State Mike Ford, Southeast Missouri SPECIALISTS Player, School Jackson Redditt, UT Martin Alex Knight, Southeast Missouri Lawon DeBardelaben, Jacksonville State

Pos. QB QB RB RB WR WR WR TE C OG OG OT OT

Ht. 6-3 6-1 5-8 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-7 6-4

Wt. 225 210 190 225 185 175 190 240 305 290 280 300 290

Yr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

Hometown Montgomery, Ala. Hendersonville, Tenn. Detroit, Mich. Lancaster, Pa. Livingston, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Gardendale, Ala. Victorville, Calif. Boynton Beach, Fla. Owensville, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Burr Ridge, Ill.

Pos. DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB DB

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

Wt. 290 230 300 300 220 220 234 220 190 180 187 188

Yr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So.

Hometown Mobile, Ala. Bessemer, Ala. Greenwood, Ind. Martin, Tenn. Cold Spring, Ky. Pembroke Pines, Fla. Farmington, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Clarksville, Tenn. Belleville, Ill. West Point, Miss. Alton, Ill.

Pos. K P RS

Ht. 6-1 6-1 5-8

Wt. 230 199 168

Yr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Hometown Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Boca Raton, Fla. Prattville, Ala.

MALEEK HALL

2015 ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM Player, School Kendall Morris, Austin Peay Devin Church, Eastern Illinois Dylan Chatman, Eastern Illinois Ethan Thomas, Eastern Kentucky Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky Desmond Owino, Jacksonville State Joel McCandless, Jacksonville State Tremane McCullough, Southeast Missouri Dante Vandeven, Southeast Missouri Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee State Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shay Ackerman-Carter, Tennessee State Patrick Smith, Tennessee State Damani Taylor, UT Martin

Pos. RB RB DB RB DE DL LB RB QB DE QB WR DE

Ht. 5-10 5-8 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-5 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-2

Wt. 188 190 180 210 261 289 229 170 190 255 215 190 300

Yr. Hometown R-Fr. St. Peters, Mo. Jr. Detroit, Mich. Sr. Belleville, Ill. Fr. Johnson City, Tenn. Jr. Harrisburg, Pa. Jr. Nairobi, Kenya So. Birmingham, Ala. Jr. Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Fr. Jackson, Mo. So. Brooklyn, NY R-Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. So. Memphis, Tenn. Jr. Martin, Tenn.

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Tech vs. all opponents Opponent Air Force Academy (FBS) Akron Alabama-Birmingham (FBS) Alabama Normal Alabama Teachers Appalachian State Arkansas (FBS) Arkansas A&M Arkansas-Pine Bluff Arkansas State Auburn University (FBS) Austin Peay Bethel College Bowling Green State (FBS) Bradley Tech Bryson College Cameron Campbellsville Carson-Newman Central Methodist Chattanooga Chattanooga-Frosh Cincinnati (FBS) The Citadel Concordia College Cumberland University East Carolina (FBS) East Tennessee East Texas State Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Evansville Fayetteville State Florida State (FBS) Furman Gardner-Webb Georgetown Georgia (FBS) Georgia Southern Hampton Harding

First Last Game Game W L T Pct. 2001 2001 0 1 0 .000 1981 1986 0 6 0 .000 1997 1998 0 2 0 .000 1928 1928 1 0 0 1.000 1936 1936 1 0 0 1.000 1974 1996 1 2 0 .333 2010 2010 0 1 0 .000 1933 1933 1 0 0 1.000 1987 1987 1 0 0 1.000 1934 1969 9 8 0 .529 2007 2007 0 1 0 .000 1938 2015 31 18 0 .633 1922 1931 4 3 1 .562 1999 2002 0 2 0 .000 1946 1946 0 1 0 .000 1922 1923 0 1 1 .250 1978 1979 1 1 0 .500 1995 1995 1 0 0 1.000 1930 1951 4 2 0 .667 2008 2008 1 0 0 1.000 1938 2014 10 29 0 .235 1924 1924 0 1 0 .000 1987 1987 0 1 0 .000 1960 1960 0 1 0 .000 2007 2007 1 0 0 1.000 1922 2013 8 6 1 .566 1988 1988 0 1 0 .000 1930 1984 15 17 0 .468 1952 1952 0 1 0 .000 1975 2015 6 16 0 .273 1937 2015 19 53 0 .264 1950 1951 2 0 0 1.000 2001 2001 1 0 0 1.000 1947 1953 1 1 0 .500 1975 1976 1 1 0 .500 2004 2008 2 1 0 .667 1946 1949 3 1 0 .750 1943 2009 0 2 0 .000 1985 1986 0 2 0 .000 2012 2013 2 0 0 1.000 2000 2000 1 0 0 1.000

Opponent Hiwassee Houston (FBS) Illinois State Indiana State Iowa (FBS) Iowa State (FBS) Jacksonville State Kansas State (FBS) Kentucky (FBS) Kentucky Christian Kentucky Wesleyan King College Lambuth Liberty University Lincoln Memorial Lock Haven Louisiana Tech Louisville (FBS) Marshall Maryville College Memphis (FBS) $ Mercer Miami (Ohio) (FBS) Middle Tennessee Milligan Morehead State Morningside Morris Harvey Murray State Nebraska-Omaha Nevada-Las Vegas (FBS) Nicholls State North Alabama * North Greenville Northern Illinois (FBS) Northern Iowa Northeast Louisiana Northeast Missouri Northwestern State Ohio (FBS)

First Last Game Game W L T Pct. 1924 1934 6 0 1 .928 2015 2015 0 1 0 .000 1993 1996 0 2 0 .000 2013 2014 1 1 0 .500 2011 2011 0 1 1 .000 2002 2002 0 1 0 .000 1938 2015 6 13 0 .316 1984 2009 0 2 0 .000 1951 1951 0 1 0 .000 2014 2014 1 0 0 1.000 1998 1998 1 0 0 1.000 1923 1923 0 1 0 .000 1932 2005 3 0 0 1.000 1987 1999 2 1 0 .667 1930 1931 2 0 0 1.000 1989 1994 5 0 0 1.000 1935 1972 2 6 0 .250 1960 2008 1 2 0 .333 1949 1995 1 6 0 .143 1940 1948 4 0 0 1.000 1931 2003 7 10 4 .428 2015 2015 1 0 0 1.000 1953 1953 0 1 0 .000 1924 2006 31 36 6 .431 1922 1945 2 5 1 .312 1936 1995 31 19 1 .618 1972 1972 1 0 0 1.000 1941 1942 1 0 0 1.000 1930 2015 44 36 1 .547 1976 1977 2 0 0 1.000 1985 1985 0 1 0 .000 1978 1979 0 2 0 .000 1953 1959 4 2 1 .643 2012 2012 1 0 0 1.000 2003 2005 0 2 0 .000 2014 2014 0 1 0 .000 1953 1953 1 0 0 1.000 1980 1981 2 0 0 1.000 1968 1969 0 2 0 .000 1990 2000 0 3 0 .000

Opponent Ogden College Oregon (FBS) Pikeville College Samford University of the South # South Dakota South Florida Southeast Missouri Sue Bennett TCU (FBS) Tennessee (FBS) Tennessee Juniors Tennessee State Tennessee Wesleyan Troy State Tulsa (FBS) Union College UT Martin Valparaiso Vanderbilt (FBS) Virginia Military Institute Western Carolina Western Kentucky Western Michigan West Virginia Tech Wisconsin (FBS) Wofford Xavier Youngstown State

First Last Game Game W L T Pct. 1922 1926 2 0 3 .400 2012 2012 0 1 0 .000 2009 2009 1 0 0 1.000 1934 2007 10 12 0 . .437 1923 1943 6 8 2 . .466 1973 1974 1 1 0 . .500 2004 2004 0 1 0 . .000 1991 2015 14 10 0 .583 1928 1929 2 0 0 1.000 2010 2010 0 1 0 .000 1947 1951 0 5 0 .000 1927 1931 2 0 1 .667 1984 2015 11 18 0 .379 1926 1927 0 2 0 .000 1978 1981 1 2 1 .250 1986 1986 0 1 0 .000 1932 1950 6 4 0 .600 1932 2015 20 13 2 .606 2002 2002 1 0 0 1.000 1931 1946 0 11 1 .041 2004 2004 1 0 0 1.000 1971 2000 7 6 1 .536 1922 2000 23 28 1 .452 2008 2008 0 1 0 .000 2001 2001 1 0 0 1.000 2013 2013 0 1 0 .000 1948 2015 0 3 0 .000 1939 1939 0 1 0 .000 1939 1987 5 11 0 .313

$ Was West Tennessee (1931-40) * Was Florence State (1953-59) # Listed as Sewanee (1923-41) % Now called UT Martin (FBS) Football Bowl Subdivision opponents Bold indicates 2016 opponents

ALL-TIME RECORD Totals Modern Era Only

First Last Game Game W L T Pct. 1922 2015 393 473 31 .460 1948 2015 313 375 9 .458

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WOFFORD TERRIERS Thursday, September 1 – Cookeville, Tenn. – 6 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 0-2 At home: 0-1 Wofford leads 3-0-0

Year Site 1948 Tennessee Tech 1949 @ Wofford 2015 @ Wofford

Result L, 8-6 L, 26-7 L, 34-14 #

AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS

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Saturday, September 10 – Clarksville, Tenn. – 6 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 15-8 At home: 15-10 Tennessee Tech leads 30-18 Year Site 1938 Tennessee Tech 1939 Tennessee Tech 1954 @ Austin Peay 1955 Tennessee Tech 1956 @ Austin Peay 1963 Tennessee Tech 1964 @ Austin Peay 1965 Tennessee Tech 1966 @ Austin Peay 1968 @ Austin Peay 1969 Tennessee Tech 1970 @ Austin Peay 1971 Tennessee Tech 1972 @ Austin Peay 1973 Tennessee Tech 1974 @ Austin Peay 1975 Tennessee Tech 1976 @ Austin Peay 1977 Tennessee Tech 1978 @ Austin Peay 1979 Tennessee Tech 1980 @ Austin Peay 1981 Tennessee Tech

Result W, 28-0 W, 25-0 W, 27-13 W, 37-7 W, 17-7 W, 28-13 L, 29-0 # L, 23-12 L, 20-15 W, 38-13 W, 56-20 L,10-6 W, 37-12 W, 19-7 W, 31-12 W, 28-7 W, 20-0 W, 31-13 L, 24-21 W, 28-14 L, 21-14 L, 13-10 W, 29-24

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@ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech @ Austin Peay Tennessee Tech

L, 31-27 L, 21-7 L, 27-7 L, 24-20 L, 23-13 W, 14-9 L, 10-6 W, 17-15 W, 20-14 W, 32-7 W, 10-0 W, 35-17 L, 34-27 L, 20-17 W, 23-17 W, 36-3 L, 30-27 L, 31-28 W, 31-23 W, 34-21 W, 49-7 * L, 38-31 W, 34-0 W, 34-15 W, 42-24

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MERCER BEARS Saturday, September 17 – Macon, Ga. – 6 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 0-0 At home: 1-0 Tennessee Tech leads 1-0-0 Year Site 2015 Tennessee Tech

Result W, 29-22

UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

Saturday, September 24 – Martin, Tenn. – 6 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 9-8-2 At home: 13-5 Tennessee Tech leads 22-13-2 Year Site 1926 Tennessee Tech 1927 @ Martin 1928 Tennessee Tech 1931 Tennessee Tech 1932 @ Martin 1970 @ Martin 1971 Tennessee Tech 1972 @ Martin 1973 Tennessee Tech 1980 @ Martin 1981 Tennessee Tech 1982 @ Martin 1991 @ Martin 1992 Tennessee Tech 1993 Tennessee Tech 1994 @ Martin 1995 @ Martin 1996 Tennessee Tech

Result W, 12-0 T, 0-0 W, 14-13 W, 26-7 T, 0-0 W, 17-6 W, 10-7 W, 13-10 W, 16-9 W, 30-28 L, 24-21 L, 35-21 L, 24-16 W, 17-13 W, 20-3 L, 20-10 L, 36-31 W, 21-14

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Tennessee Tech @ Martin @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin Tennessee Tech @ Martin @ Martin Tennessee Tech

W, 33-2 W, 31-24 W, 45-9 W, 46-6 W, 41-7 W, 68-7 * L, 30-23 W, 49-20 L, 46-16 # L, 35-16 W, 13-10 L, 35-7 W, 35-28 L, 27-24 W, 34-31 W, 45-44, OT L, 28-17 L, 17-10 L, 31-17

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2016 Opponents OHIO VALLEY EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS CONFERENCE

Saturday, October 1 – Cookeville, Tenn. – 6 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 8-30 At home: 10-24 Eastern Kentucky leads 54-18 Year Site 1937 @ Eastern Kentucky 1942 Tennessee Tech 1945 Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky 1946 Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky 1950 @ Eastern Kentucky 1951 Tennessee Tech 1952 @ Eastern Kentucky 1953 Tennessee Tech 1954 @ Eastern Kentucky 1955 Tennessee Tech 1956 @ Eastern Kentucky 1957 Tennessee Tech 1958 @ Eastern Kentucky 1959 Tennessee Tech 1960 @ Eastern Kentucky 1961 Tennessee Tech 1962 @ Eastern Kentucky 1963 Tennessee Tech 1964 @ Eastern Kentucky 1965 Tennessee Tech 1966 @ Eastern Kentucky 1967 @ Eastern Kentucky 1968 Tennessee Tech 1969 @ Eastern Kentucky 1970 Tennessee Tech 1971 @ Eastern Kentucky 1972 Tennessee Tech 1973 @ Eastern Kentucky 1974 Tennessee Tech 1975 @ Eastern Kentucky 1976 Tennessee Tech 1977 @ Eastern Kentucky 1978 Tennessee Tech

Result L, 6-0 L, 13-0 L, 14-12 L, 32-0 W, 20-7 L, 13-0 L, 47-7 L, 15-14 W, 28-14 W, 7-0 L, 14-7 W, 13-7 L, 25-13 W, 34-14 * W, 20-19 W, 14-10 W, 20-0 * W, 14-8 L, 21-0 W, 21-19 W, 27-7 * L, 28-14 W, 7-3 L, 24-0 L, 38-14 L, 17-7 L, 20-13 L, 14-7 W, 14-0 L, 30-14 L, 29-14 W, 14-3 L, 28-14 L, 28-21 L, 20-16

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1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

@ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Kentucky

L, 35-0 L, 48-7 L, 63-10 # L, 34-17 L, 24-7 L, 21-14 L, 35-17 L, 42-14 L, 44-8 L, 14-7 L, 21-20 L, 29-20 L, 19-13 L, 35-0 L, 10-7 L, 23-3 L, 21-3 L, 28-7 L, 26-7 W, 31-29 L, 23-20 W, 9-3 L, 34-10 L, 19-0 L, 27-14 L, 19-18 L, 52-3 W, 27-14 L, 38-24 L, 33-12 L, 17-7 L, 42-39 W, 28-21 L, 42-28 L, 24-10 L, 39-31 L, 48-17

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JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS

Saturday, October 8 – Jacksonville, Ala. – 1 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 2-7 At home: 4-6 Jacksonville State leads 13-6 Year Site 1938 Tennessee Tech 1977 Tennessee Tech 1979 @ Jacksonville State 1980 Tennessee Tech 2001 @ Jacksonville State 2002 Tennessee Tech 2003 @ Jacksonville State 2004 Tennessee Tech 2005 @ Jacksonville State

Result W, 21-0* W, 27-20 L, 23-7 L, 7-3 W, 35-27 L, 35-29 L, 37-20 W, 16-13 L, 43-17

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Tennessee Tech @ Jacksonville State Tennessee Tech @ Jacksonville State Tennessee Tech @ Jacksonville State Tennessee Tech @ Jacksonville State @ Jacksonville State Tennessee Tech

L, 17-10 L, 38-10 # L, 41-17 L, 55-28 W, 35-24 W, 21-14 L, 31-24 L, 34-14 L, 49-3 L, 42-13

EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

Saturday, October 15 – Cookeville, Tenn. – 6 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 3-8 At home: 3-8 Eastern Illinois leads 16-6 Year Site 1975 Tennessee Tech 1976 @ Eastern Illinois 1996 Tennessee Tech 1997 Tennessee Tech 1998 @ Eastern Illinois 1999 @ Eastern Illinois 2000 Tennessee Tech 2001 @ Eastern Illinois 2002 Tennessee Tech 2003 @ Eastern Illinois

Result W, 37-0* W, 41-14 L, 35-27 L, 10-7 L, 13-6 W, 14-7 L, 27-16 L, 44-33 L, 35-28 L, 37-10 #

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois

W, 40-37, OT L, 31-20 L, 38-14 45-24 L, 34-20 L, 23-15 W, 34-20 W, 31-20 L, 31-24 L, 56-21 L, 41-10 L, 51-20

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SOUTHEAST MISSOURI REDHAWKS

Saturday, October 22 – Cookeville, Tenn. – 1:30 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 5-7 At home: 9-3 Tennessee Tech leads 14-10 Year Site 1991 @ Southeast Missouri 1992 Tennessee Tech 1993 @ Southeast Missouri 1994 Tennessee Tech 1995 @ Southeast Missouri 1996 Tennessee Tech 1997 @ Southeast Missouri 1998 Tennessee Tech 1999 @ Southeast Missouri 2000 Tennessee Tech 2001 Tennessee Tech

Result L, 34-31 W, 49-14 * W, 24-3 L, 19-14 L, 33-12 # W, 30-20 W, 17-14 L, 29-24 W, 21-7 W, 31-6 W, 41-21

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

@ Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech @ Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech @ Southeast Missouri @ Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech @ Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech @ Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Southeast Missouri

L, 36-30 L, 24-20 L, 31-28 W, 31-24 W, 32-29 W, 29-27 W, 28-16 L, 23-21 W, 38-31 L, 41-38, OT W, 41-16 W, 27-26 L, 38-17

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS Saturday, November 5 – Knoxville, Tenn. – TBA ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 0-5 At home: 0-0 Tennessee leads 5-0

Year Site 1947 @ Tennessee 1948 @ Tennessee 1949 @ Tennessee 1950 @ Tennessee 1951 @ Tennessee

Result L, 49-0 L, 41-0 L, 36-6 L, 48-14 L, 68-0

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TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

Saturday, November 12 – Nashville, Tenn. – TBA ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 4-10 At home: 7-8 Tennessee State leads 18-11 Year Site 1984 Tennessee Tech 1985 @ Tennessee State 1988 @ Tennessee State 1989 Tennessee Tech 1990 @ Tennessee State 1991 @ Tennessee State 1992 Tennessee Tech 1993 @ Tennessee State 1994 Tennessee Tech 1995 @ Tennessee State 1996 Tennessee Tech 1997 @ Tennessee State 1998 Tennessee Tech 1999 @ Tennessee State

Result L, 33-3 # L, 26-13 L, 27-23 L, 21-19 L, 36-14 L, 14-10 W, 26-15 W, 24-21 W, 28-20 W, 28-24 W, 21-19 L, 28-21 L, 42-21 L, 25-19

2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee State Tennessee Tech

W, 56-23 W, 63-13 * W, 20-14 L, 27-23 L, 31-20 L, 30-20 L, 45-28 L, 41-14 W, 20-13 W, 21-10 L, 42-40 L, 21-20 L, 41-21 L, 10-7 W, 30-24

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MURRAY STATE RACERS

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

Saturday, November 19 – Cookeville, Tenn. – 1:30 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES On the road: 21-22-1 At home: 23-15 Tennessee Tech leads 44-36-1 Year Site 1930 @ Murray State 1931 Tennessee Tech 1932 @ Murray State 1933 Tennessee Tech 1934 @ Murray State 1935 Tennessee Tech 1936 Tennessee Tech 1937 @ Murray State 1941 Neutral site 1942 Neutral site 1945 Tennessee Tech 1946 Neutral site 1947 Tennessee Tech 1948 @ Murray State 1949 Tennessee Tech 1950 @ Murray State 1951 Tennessee Tech 1952 @ Murray State 1953 Tennessee Tech 1954 @ Murray State 1955 Tennessee Tech 1956 @ Murray State 1957 Tennessee Tech 1958 @ Murray State 1959 Tennessee Tech 1960 @ Murray State 1961 Tennessee Tech 1962 @ Murray State 1963 Tennessee Tech 1964 @ Murray State 1965 Tennessee Tech 1966 @ Murray State 1967 @ Murray State 1968 Tennessee Tech 1969 @ Murray State 1970 Tennessee Tech 1971 @ Murray State 1972 Tennessee Tech 1973 @ Murray State 1974 Tennessee Tech 1975 @ Murray State

Result W, 26-6 W, 19-7 T, 0-0 L, 9-6 L, 40-7 L, 13-0 L, 47-0 # L, 14-6 W, 14-6 W, 19-6 L, 13-7 L, 20-13 L, 7-2 L, 34-6 L, 26-7 L, 6-0 L, 20-7 W, 14-3 W, 9-0 L, 19-12 W, 20-7 L, 34-7 W, 26-14 W, 15-14 W, 29-16 W, 14-12 W, 27-8 W, 16-12 L, 28-27 L, 28-21 W, 23-14 W, 51-13 * W, 22-21 L, 19-0 W, 28-21 W, 21-7 W, 27-3 W, 10-0 L, 18-17 W, 26-0 W, 14-7

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1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State @ Murray State Tennessee Tech @ Murray State

W, 24-7 W, 21-19 W, 24-14 L, 24-3 L, 10-3 L, 15-10 W, 10-3 L, 20-6 L, 37-0 L, 29-21 L, 23-16 L, 24-21 W, 16-13 W, 21-20 W, 16-3 W, 45-7 * W, 35-10 W, 31-16 W, 38-21 L, 45-14 L, 41-3 W, 16-13 L, 23-3 L, 22-11 W, 36-21 W, 15-12 L, 31-14 W, 49-24 L, 34-15 W, 42-21 W, 20-14 W, 48-24 L, 51-21 W, 45-14 L, 44-13 L, 38-37 L, 70-35 L, 35-24 W, 30-27, OT W, 31-29

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Event day records

OPENING DAY Year Opponent 1922 Cumberland College 1923 Livingston Academy 1924 Livingston Academy 1925 Castle Heights 1926 Sewanee College 1927 Hiwassee 1928 Hiwassee 1929 Sewanee College 1930 Sewanee College 1931 Murray State 1932 Lambuth College 1933 Western Kentucky 1934 Arkansas State 1935 Milligan College 1936 Alabama Teachers 1937 Eastern Kentucky 1938 Chattanooga 1939 Vanderbilt 1940 Chattanooga 1941 Chattanooga 1942 Eastern Kentucky 1943 Georgia 1944 Oak Ridge 1945 Eastern Kentucky 1946 Eastern Kentucky 1947 @ Carson-Newman 1948 @ Morehead State 1949 Murray State 1950 @ Carson-Newman 1951 @ Kentucky 1952 Fort Campbell 1953 Florence State 1954 Florence State 1955 Florence State 1956 @ Florence State 1957 Florence State 1958 @ Florida State 1959 Florence State 1960 Louisville 1961 @ Louisville 1962 @ Memphis State 1963 @ Arkansas State 1964 @ Arkansas State 1965 Arkansas State 1966 @ Arkansas State 1967 Youngstown State 1968 @ NW Louisiana 1969 NW Louisiana 1970 @ Youngstown State 1971 Western Carolina 1972 Morningside 1973 @ Western Carolina 1974 @ South Dakota 1975 @ Furman 1976 Furman

Score T, 6-6 W, 24-0 W, 32-0 W, 54-0 W, 9-7 W, 12-0 T, 0-0 L, 46-0 L, 14-0 W, 19-7 W, 13-9 L, 7-6 W, 6-0 W, 26-7 W, 33-0 L, 6-0 L, 27-6 T, 13-13 L, 28-0 L, 26-19 L, 13-0 L, 62-0 W, 52-6 L, 14-12 L, 13-0 L, 18-7 L, 19-7 L, 26-7 W, 21-6 L, 72-13 W, 27-0 W, 14-7 L, 20-7 W, 26-7 W, 20-6 L, 20-0 L, 22-7 T, 14-14 W, 21-7 L, 29-13 L, 12-6 W, 42-0 L, 27-0 L, 12-7 L, 49-13 L, 31-28 L, 33-15 L, 35-24 W, 32-19 W, 27-17 W, 37-7 T, 10-10 W, 17-13 W, 17-5 L, 17-7

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

@ Western Carolina @ Nicholls State @Western Carolina Western Carolina @ East Tennessee East Tennessee @ East Tennessee East Tennessee @ Nevada-Las Vegas @ Tulsa Liberty @East Carolina L ock Haven Lock Haven UT-Chattanooga Lock Haven Illinois State Lock Haven Campbellsville Appalachian State Chattanooga Kentucky Wesleyan @Bowling Green Harding University Fayetteville State UT- Chattanooga @ Memphis Gardner-Webb Lambuth University Chattanooga @ Eastern Illinois Gardner-Webb Pikeville College @ Arkansas @ Iowa Hampton Cumberland Kentucky Christian @ Houston

W, 41-21 L, 20-10 L, 24-7 W, 26-10 L, 31-22 W, 14-0 L, 14-7 L, 10-3 L, 35-7 L, 51-0 W, 43-23 L, 52-13 W, 38-17 W, 45-14 L, 35-14 W, 31-21 L, 23-18 W, 27-0 W, 49-0 L , 16-3 L, 13-10 W, 52-0 L, 40-15 W, 29-27 W, 31-10 W, 13-3 L, 40-10 W, 32-26 W, 52-10 L, 31-7 L, 42-24 W, 28-12 W, 51-10 L, 44-3 L, 34-7 W, 41-31 W, 63-7 W, 33-7 L, 52-24

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HOMECOMING Year 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Opponent Lincoln Memorial Middle Tennessee Memphis State Lambuth College Howard College Middle Tennessee Murray State Middle Tennessee Austin Peay Middle Tennessee Maryville College Middle Tennessee Union College Sewanee College Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Georgetown (KY) Middle Tennessee Union College Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Murray State Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Western Kentucky Morehead State Eastern Kentucky Morehead State

Score W, 57-0 W, 13-7 W, 24-7 W, 39-0 L, 27-0 L, 7-6 L, 47-0 L, 29-0 W, 28-0 W, 20-3 W, 35-0 W, 6-0 L, 14-12 W, 12-0 L, 32-0 W, 21-7 W, 33-6 W, 32-7 W, 34-0 L, 27-7 L, 47-7 L, 19-7 W, 7-0 L, 32-12 W, 13-7 W, 39-26 W, 26-14 W, 7-3 W, 29-16 W, 10-7 W, 27-8 L, 24-7 L, 28-27 L, 19-14 L, 24-18 W, 21-14 L, 21-16 L, 13-0 W, 21-6 L, 28-0 W, 26-8 W, 30-10 L, 23-10 W, 10-6 W, 28-13 W, 22-12 W, 24-22 L, 26-20 T, 3-3 L, 28-17 W, 35-17 L, 28-14 W, 14-3 L, 21-14 W, 59-6

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Akron Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray State Morehead State Murray State Austin Peay Murray State UT- Martin Murray State Middle Tennesee Murray State Southeast Missouri Murray State Eastern Illinois Samford Eastern Illinois Samford Eastern Illinois Austin Peay Jacksonville State Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Murray State Eastern Illinois Jacksonville State Southeast Missouri Austin Peay

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L, 42-14 L, 44-8 L, 20-17 L, 21-20 W, 33-22 W, 45-7 W, 31-12 W, 31-16 L, 34-27 L, 45-14 W, 21-14 W, 16-13 (ot) L, 19-16 L, 22-11 W, 31-6 W, 15-12 L, 35-28 L, 42-24 W, 40-37, OT W, 42-21 L, 38-14 L, 30-27 L, 41-17 W, 20-13 L, 42-29 L, 38-37 L, 31-24 L, 34-14 W, 27-26 W, 42-24

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Individual records RUSHING Most rushing yards Game: 261, Michael Penix vs. SEMO, 1993 255, Larry Schreiber vs. NW La., 1969 235, Travis Rogers vs. W. Carolina, 2000 Season: 1,522, Larry Schreiber, 1969 1,260, Derek White, 2007 1,251, Larry Schreiber, 1968 1,228, Willie Queen, 1992 Career: 4,421, Larry Schreiber, 1966-69 Most attempts Game: 40, Larry Schreiber vs. MTSU, 1968 38, Larry Schreiber vs. UTC, 1969 38, Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1969 Season: 286, Larry Schreiber, 1968 271, Larry Schreiber, 1969 249, Michael Penix, 1995 Career: 877, Larry Schreiber, 1966-69

Highest average gain per rush Game (minumum 10 attempts): 7.6, Darian Stone vs. Austin Peay, 2014 Season (minimum 20 attempts): 10.24, Henry Sailes, 2007 Career (minimum 60 attempts): 6.97, Henry Sailes, 2007-10 Most consecutive carries without loss Season: 97, Eddie Hayward, 1987 94, Larry Schreiber, 1969 Career: 147, Eddie Hayward, 1983-87 Most rushing touchdowns scored Game: 5, Derek White vs. Concordia, 2007 4, Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1969 4, Michael Penix vs. Campbellsville, 1995 4, Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1995 3, Five players (last: Dontey Gay, 2011) Season:

15, Dontey Gay, 2011 14, Michael Penix, 1995 13, Larry Schreiber, 1969 11, Three players (last: Jason Ballard, 2003) Career: 32, Larry Schreiber, 1966-69 26, Derek White, 2003-07 25, Dontey Gay, 2008-11 Most rushing yards per game Season: 153.9, Larry Schreiber, 1969 (10 games) 128.4, Larry Schreiber, 1968 (10 games) 116.0, Willie Queen, 1992 (11 games) 109.8, Michael Penix, 1995 (11 games) 105.0, Derek White, 2007 (12 games) Career: 116.3, Larry Schreiber, 1966-69 (28 games) 95.8, Willie Queen, 1991-94 (31 games) 91.1, Michaael Penix, 1992-95 (38 games) 78.2, Jason Ballard, 2001-03 (25 games) 64.5, Derek White, 2003-07 (47 games)

PASSING Most attempts Game: 58, Tre Lamb vs. TSU, 2011 57, Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missorui, 2012 57, Lee Sweeney vs. SEMO, 2006 50, Lee Sweeney vs. Tenn. State, 2006 50 Bert Browne vs. MTSU, 1989 Season: 406, Lee Sweeney, 2006 372, Robert Craft, 2004 313, Tre Lamb, 2011 310, Robert Craft, 2002 Career: 1,160, Lee Sweeney, 2006-2009 837, Robert Craft, 2001-04 Most completions Game: 38, Tre Lamb at Southeast Missouri, 2012 34, Tre Lamb vs. Tennessee State, 2011 32, Lee Sweeney vs. SEMO, 2006 28, Lee Sweeney vs. Tenn. State, 2006 26, Four times (last: Darian Stone, 2014) Season: 217, Lee Sweeney, 2006 204, Tre Lamb, 2011 202, Robert Craft, 2004 168, Robert Craft, 2002 161, Grant Swallows, 2001 161, Andre Caballero, 1997 Career: 672, Lee Sweeney, 2006-2009 462, Robert Craft, 2001-04 421, Tre Lamb, 2008-12

Most passing yards Game: 481, Tre Lamb vs. SEMO, 2012 437, Lee Sweeney vs. SEMO, 2006 412, Grant Swallows vs. Jacksonville St., 2001 410, Robert Craft vs. Jacksonville St., 2002 Season: 2,597, Lee Sweeney, 2006 2,448, Robert Craft, 2002 2,385, Robert Craft, 2004 2,361, Grant Swallows, 2001 2,342, Tre Lamb, 2011 Career: 7,630, Lee Sweeney, 2006-09 6,306 Robert Craft, 2001-04 5,301, Tre Lamb, 2008-12 Most passing yards per game Season: 267.4, Tre Lamb, 2012 (7 games) 236.1, Grant Swallows, 2001 (10 games) 216.4, Lee Sweeney, 2006 (12 games) 212.9, Tre Lamb, 2011 (11 games) 204.0, Robert Craft, 2002 (12 games) 201.8, Robert Craft, 2003 (5 games) Career: 177.4, Lee Sweeney, 2006-09 (43 games) 167.7, Robert Craft, 2001-04 (36 games) 160.6, Tre Lamb, 2008-12 (33 games)

Most touchdown passes Game: 5, Grant Swallows vs. E. Illinois, 2001 4, Tre Lamb vs. Hampton, 2012 4, Tre Lamb vs. Eastern Ky., 2012 4, Robert Craft vs. E. Illinois, 2002 3, Total of 22 times Season: 20, Lee Sweeney, 2006 19, Grant Swallows, 2001 18, Mike Jones, 1993 17, Tre Lamb, 2012 17, Tre Lamb, 2011 Career: 52, Lee Sweeney, 2006- 2009 45, Tre Lamb, 2008-12 38, Robert Craft, 2001-04 Most times intercepted Game: 6, Joey Bailey vs. SEMO, 2003 5, Jim Ragland vs. East Tenn., 1963, 5, Milt Jenkins vs. Nicholls State, 1978, 5, Mark Powers vs. UT Martin, 1982 5, Mark Powers vs. EKU, 1983 Season: 18, Lee Sweeney, 2006 17, Robert Craft, 2004 15, Mark Powers, 1982 Career: 47, Lee Sweeney, 2006-2009 34, Robert Craft, 2001-04 22, Tre Lamb, 2008-12

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Individual records Highest completion percentage Game (min. 10 att): 91.7 Jared Davis vs. Indiana State, 2013 (11-for12) 86.9 Grant Swallows vs. UT Martin, 2001(20-for23)

Se ason (min. 20 att.): 65.2, Tre Lamb, 2011 (204-of-313) 64.8, Josh Lowery, 2008 (81-of-125) 64.7, Stephen Brown, 2007 (22-of-34) 63.6, Grant Swallows, 2001 (161-of-253) 63.6, Cass Barnes, 2010 (63-of-99)

Career (min. 200 att.): 63.6, Grant Swallows, 2001.... 60.8, Tre Lamb, 2008-12) (421-of-692)

Most receiving yards Game: 303, Da’Rick Rogers vs. SEMO, 2012 262, Ken Gilstrap vs. Morehead, 1987 206, Craig Rolle vs. UN-Omaha, 1976 191, Larry Shipp vs. Samford, 2007 183, Derek Lee vs. Valparaiso, 2002 Season: 928, Larry Shipp, 2007 923, Tim Benford, 2011 909, Craig Rolle, 1976 895, Larry Shipp, 2006 893, Da’Rick Rogers, 2012 878, Craig Rolle, 1978 812, Tim Benford, 2010 Career: 3,097, Tim Benford, 2008-11 3,075, Larry Shipp, 2004-07

2, 30 times (Larry Shipp-4, Derek Lee-3, Tim Benford-3, Demond Stone-2, Cody Matthews - 2, Brent McNeal-1, Steve Harris-1, Antonio Carter -1, Tedarrell Scott-1, Marshall Hale-1, Jim Bishop-1, Craig Rolle-1, Jack Kelley-1, Brad Millice-1, Kendall Taylor-1, Terry Goodloe -1, Kenneth Gilstrap-1, Antonio Robinson-1, Da’Rick Rogers 1, Brock McCcoin - 1) Season: 10, Da’Rick Rogers, 2012 10, Tim Benford, 2010 10, Tim Benford, 2008 10, Larry Shipp, 2007 10, Derek Lee, 2002 8, Three times (Brent McNeal -1, Larry Shipp -2) Career: 27, Tim Benford, 2008-11 27, Larry Shipp, 2004-07 19, Derek Lee, 2001-03

Consecutive passes without interception 199, Thomas DeBow, 1988-89

RECEIVING Most pass receptions Game: 18, Da’Rick Rogers vs. SEMO, 2012 12, Zach Ziegler vs. Murray State, 2013 11, Brock McCoin vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 11, Ken Gilstrap vs. Morehead, 1987 10, Cody Matthews vs. Austin Peay, 2014 10, Tim Benford vs. Tennessee State, 2011 10, Tim Benford vs. Austin Peay, 2008 10, Henry Sailes vs. Gardner-Webb, 2008 10, Craig Rolle vs. Middle Tennessee, 1978 9, eight times (last: Antonio Robinson) Season: 68, Tim Benford, 2008 65, Tim Benford, 2011 61, Da’Rick Rogers, 2012 57, Larry Shipp, 2007 55, Walter Hill, 1997 Career: 216, Tim Benford, 2008-11 204, Larry Shipp, 2004-07

Most touchdowns receiving Game: 3, Four times (Derek Lee -2, Da’Rick Rogers - 1)

TOTAL OFFENSE Most plays, total offense Game: 69, Tre Lamb vs. Tennessee State, 2011 64, Lee Sweeney vs. SEMO, 2006 62, Darian Stone vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 61, Bert Browne vs. Middle Tennessee, 1989 Season: 454, Lee Sweeney, 2006 422, Tre Lamb, 2011 415, Robert Craft, 2004 410, Andre Caballero, 1997 362, Robert Craft, 2002 359, Patrick Pope, 1987 Career: 1,308, Lee Sweeney, 2006-2009

467, Darian Stone vs. TSU, 2012 437, Lee Sweeney vs. SEMO, 2006 419, Grant Swallows vs. J’ville, 2001 410, Robert Craft vs. Jacksonville, 2002 354, Randy Beaman vs. UT Martin, 1991 Season: 2,570, Lee Sweeney, 2006 2,555, Tre Lamb, 2011 2,434, Grant Swallows, 2001 2,362, Robert Craft, 2002 Career: 7,276, Lee Sweeney, 2006-2009 5,754, Robert Craft, 2001-04 5,632, Tre Lamb, 2008-12

Most yards gained, total offense Game: 474, Tre Lamb vs. SEMO, 2012

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Most TDs responsible for (pass/rush) Game: 5, Grant Swallows vs. SEMO, 2001 4, Six times (Randy Beaman-1, Patrick Pope-2, Larry Schreiber-1, Tommy Van Tone-1, Robert Craft-1) Season: 23, Tre Lamb, 2011 21, Grant Swallows, 2001 20, Lee Sweeney, 2006 19, Tre Lamb, 2012 19, Mike Jones, 1993 18, Robert Craft, 2002 17, Patrick Pope, 1987 Career: 57, Lee Sweeney, 2006-2009 54, Tre Lamb, 2008-12 41, Robert Craft, 2001-04

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Individual records ALL-PURPOSE Most yards gained Game: 312, Larry Schreiber vs. NW La., 1969 301, Larry Shipp vs Samford, 2007 299, Larry Schreiber vs. WKU, 1969 291, Ladarius Vanlier vs. Murray State, 2012 Season: 1,976, Larry Shipp, 2007 1,901, Larry Schreiber, 1969 1,767, Lorenza Rivers, 1987 1,722, Larry Schreiber, 1968 Career: 5,819, Larry Schreiber, 1966-69 5,162, Larry Shipp, 2004-07

Most all-purpose yards per game Season: 164.7, Larry Shipp, 2007 (12 games) 123.0, Henry Sailes, 2008 (10 games) 122.8, Derek White, 2007 (12 games) 118.8, Ladarius Vanlier, 2014 (12 games) Career: 112.2, Larry Shipp, 2004-07 (46 games) 107.7, Ladarius Vanlier, 2012-14 35 games) 90.0, Henry Sailes, 2007-10 (41 games) Most all-purpose touchdowns (rush, rec, ret) Game: 5, Derek White vs. Concordia, 2007 4, Michael Penix vs. Campbellsville, 1995

4, Michael Penix vs. Morehead, 1995 4, Willie Queen vs. Tenn. St., 1994 4, Michael Penix vs. Morehead, 1994 4, Willie Queen vs. Lock Haven, 1992 4, Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1969 4, Derek White vs. Murray State, 2003 Season: 15, Dontey Gay, 2011 15, Larry Shipp, 2007 14, Michael Penix, 1995 13, Larry Schreiber, 1969 Career: 32, Larry Shipp, 2004-07 32, Larry Schreiber, 1966-69 31, Derek White, 2003-07

SCORING Most Points Game: 30, Derek White, Concordia, 2007 24, Derek White vs. Murray State, 2003 24, Michael Penix vs. Campbellsville, 1995 24, Michael Penix vs. Morehead,1995 24, Willie Queen vs. Tennessee State, 1994 24, Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1994 24, Willie Queen vs. Lock Haven, 1992 24, Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1969 Season: 90, Dontey Gay, 2011 90, Larry Shipp, 2007 84, Michael Penix, 1995 78, Larry Schreiber, 1969 78, Justin Kraemer, 2007 73, Zach Sharp, 2011 72, Josh Foster, 2004 72, Jason Ballard, 2003 Career: 253, David Collett, 1998-2001 200, Josh Foster, 2001-05 Most PATs kicked Game: 9, Wayne Anderson vs. ETSU, 1977 8, Derek Scott vs. Morehead State, 1994 8, Murray Cunningham vs. UN-Omaha, 1976 8, David Collett vs. Tennessee State, 2000 8, Zach Sharp vs. Maryville, 2011 Season: 46, Zach Sharp, 2012 46, Zach Sharp, 2011 42, Wayne Anderson, 1977 39, Justin Kraemer, 2007 35, David Collett, 2001 35, Murray Cunningham, 1976 34, David Collett, 2000 Career: 119, Zach Sharp, 2001-14 106, David Collett, 1998-01

104, Josh Foster, 2001-05 Most consecutive PATs kicked 59, Zach Sharp, 2011-14 46, Bobby Holloway, 1951-53 Most field goals made Game: 7, Ryan Weeks vs. UTC, 1989 4, Zach Sharp vs. TSU, 2011 4, Casey Roberts vs. UT Martin, 1997 4, Wayne Anderson vs. W. Carolina, 1980 Season: 16, Ryan Weeks, 1989 14, Josh Foster, 2004 14, David Collett, 1998 14, Murray Cunningham, 1975 Career: 49, David Collett, 1998-2001 32, Josh Foster, 2001-05 Most field goals attempted Game: 7 Ryan Weeks vs. UTC, 1989 4, Zach Sharp vs. TSU, 2011 4, Casey Roberts vs. UT Martin, 1997 4, Wayne Anderson vs. W. Carolina, 1980 Season: 20, Josh Foster, 2004 18, Justin Kraemer, 2008 17, Justin Kraemer, 2007 16, Ryan Weeks, 1989 14, Josh Foster, 2004 14, David Collett, 1998 14, Murray Cunningham, 1975 Career: 68, David Collett, 1998-2001 50, Josh Foster, 2001-05

Most Consecutive Field Goal Made 11, Wayne Anderson, 1980 Most points kicking Game: 22, Ryan Weeks vs. UTC, 1989 16, Zach Sharp vs. TSU, 2011 15, Casey Roberts vs. UT Martin, 1997 15, David Collett vs. Tenn. State, 2001 Season: 78, Justin Kraemer, 2007 73, Zach Sharp, 2011 72, Josh Foster, 2004 67, David Collett, 2000 67, Murray Cunningham, 1975 65, Ryan Weeks, 1989 Career: 200, Josh Foster, 2001-05 185, Zach Sharp, 2011-14 136, Justin Kraemer, 2007-08

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Individual records TACKLES

FUMBLES

PUNT RETURNS

Most Tackles and Assists Game: 23, Jim Youngblood vs. UT- Martin, 1972 21, Barry Wilmore vs. Austin Peay, 1985 20, Corey Reed vs. UT Martin, 2008 20, Broderick Jamison, Eastern Ky., 2007 20, Joshua Symonette vs. Samford, 1998 Season: 156, Jim Youngblood, 1972 151, Jeff Daughtry, 1982 143, Barry Wilmore, 1985 Career: 476, Jim Youngblood, 1968-72

Most Fumbles Caused Game: 4, Ricky Sanders vs. APSU, 1991 2, Seven players: (Zach Reed, Branon Vaughn, Shane Queen, Marlon Placide, Gerald Dossett, Jay Rudwall, Austin Tallant) Season: 9, David Hooper, 1977 Career: 11, David Hooper, 1976-78

Most punts returned Game: 7, Sam Brooks vs. Tennessee State, 1989 5, Ladarius Vanlier vs. Kentucky Christian, 2014 Season: 31, Brad Perry, 1994 31, Walter Hill, 1997 28, Tony Chatman, 1978 Career: 78, Brad Perry, 1992-95 65, James Robinson, 2001-03

Most Tackles for Loss Game: 8, Chad Evitts vs. WCU, 1998 7, Branon Vaughn vs. EKU, 1998 6, Shane Queen vs. APSU, 1991 6, Eric Allen vs. E. Illinois, 2000 Season: 24, D.J. Bleisath, 2001 24, Chad Evitts, 2000 23, Chad Evitts, 1999 23, D. J. Bleisath, 2000 20, Branon Vaughn, 1997 Career: 68, Chad Evitts, 1996-2000 Most Yards, Tackles for Loss Game: 43, Branon Vaughn vs. EKU, 1998 33, Shane Queen vs. EKU, 1993 31, Marcus Edwards vs. Eastern Illinois, 2010 Season: 125, D.J. Bleisath, 2001 123, Branon Vaughn, 1997 99, Dean Ratledge, 1977 98, D.J. Bleisath, 2000 Career: 271, Shane Queen, 1990-93

SACKS Most Quarterbacks Sacks Game: 5, Branon Vaughn vs. EKU, 1998 5, Elois Grooms vs. Murray, 1974 Season: 10, D.J. Bleisath, 2001 10, Branon Vaughn, 1998 10, Shane Queen, 1991 9, Dean Ratledge, 1976 8, Three players (last: John Ruff, 2002) Career: 24, Shane Queen, 1990-93

Most Fumbles Recovered Game: 3, Donald Snyder vs. MTSU, 1984 Season: 4, seven players Career: 8, Norman Drake, 1988-91

INTERCEPTIONS Most Interceptions Game: 4, Marty Jones vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 3, Robert Taylor vs. Samford, 1996 3, John Fitzpatrick vs. WKU, 1972 Season: 12, John Fitzpatrick, 1972 10, Johnny Tucker, 1976 7, Tony Panebianco, 1981 Career: 22, Robert Taylor, 1993-96 Most Yards Returned Game: 98, Joshua Symonette vs. APSU, 1997 Season: 197, Robert Taylor, 1995 191, John Fitzpatrick, 1972 144, Skeet Owen, 1981 Career: 302, John Fitzpatrick, 1969-72

PASSES DEFENDED Most Passes Defended Game: 4, James Huguely vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 4, Taron Ryce vs. SE Missouri, 2008 4, Robert Taylor vs. Samford, 1996 Season: 20, Robert Taylor, 1996 Career: 48, Robert Tayor 1993-96

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Most punt return yards Game: 105, Kendall Taylor vs. Morehead, 1981 93, Ladarius Vanlier vs. Cumberland, 2013 Season: 328, Mike Stewart, 1992 279, Bryan Ottrix, 2007 247, James Robinson, 2001 245, Ladarius Vanlier, 2014 236, James Robinson, 2001 225, Walter Hill, 1997 223, Kendall Taylor, 1981 Career: 644, James Robinson, 2000-2003 544, Ladarius Vanlier, 2012-

KICK RETURNS Most kick returns Game: 11, Ladarius Vanlier vs. Murray State, 2012 9, Mike Stewart vs. Western Kentucky, 1989 8, Gerald Bentley vs. Marshall, 1995 7, Lorenza Rivers vs. Cincinnati, 1987 Season: 35, Larry Shipp, 2007 34, Lorenza Rivers, 1987 33, James Coney, 1986 32, Ladarius Vanlier, 2012 Career: 84, Ladarius Vanlier, 2012-14 79, Larry Shipp, 2004-07 75, Henry Sailes, 2007-2010 65, Gerald Bentley, 1992-95 Most kick return yards Game: 237, Ladarius Vanlier vs. MUR, 2012 200, Gerald Bentley vs. Marshall, 1995 172, Dickie Fulton vs. ETSU, 1973 Season: 975, Larry Shipp, 2007 813, James Coney, 1986 700, Gerald Bentley, 1995 686, Lorenza Rivers, 1987 Career: 1,875, Larry Shipp, 2004-07 1,860, Ladarius Vanlier, 20121,769, Henry Sailes, 2007-10

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Individual records PUNTING Most Punts Game: 13, Chad Zinchini vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2013 12, Jonathan King vs. UNI, 2014 12, Chad Zinchini vs. Oregon, 2012 12, Mark Pemberton vs. WKU, 1981 12, Butch Gentry vs. La. Tech, 1972 11, Mark Pemberton vs. MTSU, 1981 11, Mark Pemberton vs. Jacksonville, 1980 11, Scott Meadows vs. Akron, 1985 Season: 81, Tom Pemberton, 1973 79, Jonathan King, 2014 79, Steve Davis, 1979 76, Mark Pemberton, 1981 Career: 251, Scott Meadows, 1983-86 Most Yards Game: 548, Chad Zinchini vs. Eastern Illinois, 2013 523, Jonathan King vs. UNI, 2014 492, Chad Zinchini vs. Oregon, 2012 450, Chad Zinchini vs. Wisconsin, 2013 446, Scott Meadows vs. Akron, 1985 442, Tracy Graham vs. Tenn. State, 1988 438, Andy Dorsey vs. E. Kentucky, 2000 Season: 3,442, Chad Zinchini, 2013 3,359, Steve Davis, 1979 3,279, Jonathan King, 2014 3,111, Scott Meadows, 1983 3,018, Tom Pemberton, 1973 Career: 10,251, Scott Meadows, 1983-86 Highest Average Game (min. 4 punts): 52.6, Chad Zinchini vs. Tennessee State, 2012 52.5, Scott Meadows vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1985 50.5, Andy Dorsey vs. Western Carolina, 1998 50.2, Chad Zinchini vs. UT Martin, 2013 50.0, Chad Zinchini, Wisconsin, 2013 50.0 Justin Kraemer, Eastern Kentucky, 2007 50.0, Jon Mahan vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2006 Season: 45.9, Chad Zinchini, 2013 44.8, Chad Zinchini, 2012 44.5, Jon Mahan, 2005, 43.2, Scott Meadows, 1986 Career: 45.37, Chad Zinchini, 2012-13 41.5, Jonathan Kimg, 201441.4, Jon Mahan, 203-06 40.8, Scott Meadows, 1983-86

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Offensive team records RUSHING Most Attempts Game: 83 vs. Morningside, 1972 79 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 74 vs. Austin Peay, 1977 Season: 773 in 1972 585 in 1977 578 in 1975 Most Net Yards Gained Game: 412 vs. East Tennessee, 1956 409 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 404 vs. Morningside, 1972 Season: 2,694 in 1955 2,593 in 1972 2,551 in 1977 Most Touchdowns Game: 10 vs. UT- Martin, 2002 8 vs. Tennessee State, 2000 7 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 Season: 28 in 2000 28 in 1977

PASSING Most Attempts Game: 58 vs. Tennessee State, 2011 57 vs. SEMO, 2012 50 vs. Middle Tennessee, 1989 48 vs. Murray State, 2008 Season: 413 in 2006 394 in 2008 375 in 2004 Most Completions Game: 38 vs. SEMO, 2012 34 vs. TSU, 2011 33 vs. Murray State, 2008 31 vs. Ohio, 1990 29 vs. UT- Martin, 2001 Season: 241 in 2008 218 in 2006 217 in 2004 211 in 2007 208 in 2011 207 in 2012 206 in 2004

Most Yards Gained Game: 481 vs. SEMO 2012 420 vs. Jacksonville State, 2002 413 vs. Samford, 2007 412 vs. Jacksonville State, 2001 Season: 2,923 in 2002 2,684 in 2004 2,658 in 2012 2,610 in 2006 2,551 in 2001

4,230 in 2004 4,225 in 2007 4,183 in 1977

SCORING Most Points (since joining OVC) Game: 68 vs. UT- Martin, 2002 63 vs. Tennessee State, 2001 63 vs. East Tennessee, 1977 61 vs. Howard, 1950 59 vs. Morehead State, 1985 Season: 355 in 2011 347 in 2012 343 in 1977 332 in 2007 328 in 2002

Most Touchdown Passes Game: 5 vs. Three opponents 4 vs. Hampton, 2012 4 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2012 4 vs. Maryville, 2011 4 vs. Murray State, 1991 Season: 27 in 2012 22 in 2002 20 in 2006 20 in 2001 18 in 1993

Most Points (both teams) Game: 111 vs. Samford, 2007 (Samford 59, Tech 52) Most TDs (since joining OVC) Game: 10 vs. UT- Martin, 2002 9 vs. Howard, 1950 9 vs. East Tennessee, 1977 Season: 55 in 2002 47 in 2011 47 in 2012 47 in 1977

Most Times Intercepted Game: 7 vs. SEMO, 2003 6 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1983 6 vs. Nicholls State, 1978 6 vs. Troy State, 1978 Season: 21 in 1981 21 in 1980 21 in 1978

TOTAL OFFENSE Most Plays Game: 96 vs. Eastern Illinois, 2012 96 vs. Austin Peay, 1977 95 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 94 vs. Morningside, 1972 Season: 843 in 2004 834 in 2013 817 in 1972 815 in 1977 814 in 2012 801 in 2011 Most Yards Game: 644 vs. Valpo, 2002 631 vs. Morehead, 1987 623 vs. Austin Peay, 1955 Season: 4,822 in 2002 4,516 in 2011 4,481 in 2012

Most PATs Game: 9 vs. East Tennessee, 1977 8 vs. Maryville, 2011 8 vs. Tennessee State, 2000 8 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 8 vs. Morehead State, 1994 8 vs. UT- Martin, 2002 Season: 47 in 2012 46 in 2011 42 in 1977 40 in 2013 40 in 2007 Most Field Goals Game: 7 vs. UT-Chattanooga 1989 4 vs. Western Kentucky., 1980 3 vs. 14 opponents Season: 16 in 1989 Most Points Kicking Game: 22 vs. UT-Chattanooga, 1989

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16 vs. Tennessee State, 2011 15 vs. Tennessee State, 2001 14 vs. Western Kentucky, 1980 Season: 75 in 2007 72 in 2004 67 in 1975 65 in 2012

FIRST DOWNS Most First Downs Game: 36 vs. Tennessee State, 2011 32 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 31 vs. Tennessee State, 1995 30 vs. Tennessee State, 2001 30 vs. Jacksonville State, 2010 Season: 238 in 2011 227 in 2012 221 in 2004 214 in 2000 214 in 1977 Most First Downs Rushing Game: 25 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1976 18 vs. Austin Peay, 2011 17 vs. UNLV, 1985 17 vs. Morehead State, 1985 Season: 144 in 1972 132 in 1977 118 in 1969 118 in 1971 Most First Downs Passing Game: 20 vs. Tennessee State, 2011 19 vs. SEMO, 2012 17 vs. Tennessee State, 1995 15 vs. Illinois State, 1993 14 vs. Middle Tennessee, 1993 Season: 113 in 2008 107 in 1995 105 in 1990 105 in 2004 101 in 2012 101 in 2011 Fewest Total First Downs Half: 0 vs. Middle Tenn., 1983 Game: 4 vs. Western Ky., 1974 Season: 97 in 1960 115 in 2011 116 in 1963 117 in 1972

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Offensive team records OFFENSIVE FUMBLES Most Fumbles Game: 12 vs. Murray State, 1972 9 vs. Austin Peay, 1988 Season: 56 in 1972 52 in 1975 52 in 1985 Most Fumbles Lost Game: 7 vs. Western Kentucky, 1967 6 vs. Akron, 1983 6 vs. Tulsa, 1986 Season: 30 in 1972 24 in 1975 24 in 1977

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Special Teams / Defensive team records FIRST DOWNS

FUMBLES

PUNTING

Fewest First Downs Rushing Game: 1 vs. five opponents Season: 54 in 1971 56 in 1972 62 in 2004

Most Fumbles Caused Game: 11 vs. Austin Peay, 1991 Season: 41 in 1981 39 in 1976 37 in 1978

Fewest First Downs Passing Game: 0 vs. four opponents Season: 41 in 1968 42 in 1975 50 in 1972 50 in 1974

Most Fumbles Recovered Game: 5 vs. Austin Peay, 1993 5 vs. Austin Peay, 1991 5 vs. Lock Haven, 1990 5 vs. UT Martin, 1975 5 vs. Eastern Ky., 1973 4 vs. Chattanooga, 1989 4 vs. Middle Tennessee, 1984 Season: 20 in 1962 20 in 1973 20 in 1975 20 in 1977

Most Punts by Tech Game: 13 vs. Eastern Illinois, 2013 12 vs. Oregon, 2012 12 vs. Louisiana Tech, 1972 12 vs. Western Ky., 1981 11 vs. four opponents Season: 81 in 1973 79 in 2014 79 in 1979 77 in 1974 77 in 1982

TOTAL OFFENSE Fewest Yards Allowed Total Offense Game: 1 vs. Morehead, 1975 Season: 1,947 in 1975 2,139 in 1972 2,145 in 1961 Fewest Yards Rushing Game: -41 vs. Morehead, 1975 -6 vs. Morehead., 1993 -6 vs. Eastern Illinois, 2011 0 vs. Austin Peay, 1997 Season: 810 in 1975 926 in 1972 1,023 in 1971 Fewest Yards Allowed Passing Game: 7 vs. Eastern Ky, 1994 15 vs. East Tenn., 1974 19 vs. UT Martin, 2000 Season: 538 in 1956 611 in 1959 678 in 1962

INTERCEPTIONS Most Interceptions Made Game: 7 vs. Middle Tenn., 1980 6. vs. SEMO, 2003 5. vs. Lock Haven, 1993 5 vs. Akron, 1982 5 vs. Ark-Pine Bluff, 1987 Season: 30 in 1972 25 in 1969 21 in 1971, 1977, 1981

SACKS / TFLs Most Quarterback Sacks Made Game: 8 vs. SEMO, 1999 8 vs. EKU, 1998 8 vs. EIU, 2010 7 vs. Troy State, 1981 6 vs. UTC, 1989 Season: 47 in 1976 32 in 1998 32 in 1997 30 in 2002 Most Tackles for Loss Made Game: 18 vs. SEMO, 1999 18 vs. EKU, 1998 17 vs. Chattanooga, 1997 16 vs. Austin Peay, 1988 Season: 114 in 2001 109 in 2002 108 in 1998 Most TFL Yards Lost Game: 91 vs. Harding, 2000 83 vs. Austin Peay, 1991 79 vs. UTC, 1989 64 vs. EKU, 1998 Season: 474 in 2001 444 in 1997 438 in 1998

Most Yards Punting by Tech Game: 523 vs. UNI, 2014 492 vs. Oregon, 2012 450 vs Wisconsin, 2013 446 vs. Akron, 1985 442 vs. Tenn. State, 1988 Season: 3,359 in 1979 3.442 in 2013 3,279 in 2014 3,018 in 1973 2,933 in 1974 Highest Punting Average Game: 52.6 vs. TSU, 2012 52.5 vs. Eastern Ky., 1985 50.8 vs. Morehead, 1976 50.5 vs. WCU, 1998 Season: 45.9 in 2013 44.8 in 2012 42.5 in 1979 41.9 in 1998 41.8 in 1986 Most Punts Forced Game: 13 vs. Western Ky., 1974 11 vs. Morehead St., 1993 10 vs. E. Kentucky, 2000 10 vs. Liberty, 1987 Season: 91 in 1975 90 in 1974 Most Punts Returned Game: 7 vs. Tenn. State, 1989 6 vs. Maryville, 2011 6 vs. Ark-Pine Bluff, 1987 6 vs. Middle Tenn., 1971 Season:

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40 in 1972 39 in 1975 35 in 1971 35 in 1994 Most Yards Returned Game: 105 vs. Morehead, 1981 90 vs. Ark-Pine Bluff, 1987 90 vs. UT Martin, 2000 83 vs. Maryville, 2011 77 vs. Tennessee State, 2000 Season: 323 in 1992 321 in 2007 301 in 2014 278 in 1997

TURNOVERS Most Turnovers Game: 9 vs. Nicholls State, 1978 8 vs. Tulsa/Murray, 1986 8 vs. Eastern Ill., 2003 7 vs. Eastern Ky., 1983 7 vs. Western Ky., 1967 Season: 41 in 1978 39 in 1982 39 in 1983 Most Turnovers Caused Game: 10 vs. Western Ky., 1972 7 vs. Middle Tenn., 1980 Season: 49 in 1974 41 in 1977 40 in 1981 Best Turnover Margin Season: +16 in 1981 +12 in 2000 +9 in 1971 +9 in 1972 +8 in 2009 Worst Turnover Margin Season: -20 in 2008 -18 in 1978, 2003, 2007 -16 in 1983, 1986, 1988 Most Penalties Game: 14 vs. E. Kentucky, 2000 14 vs. Austin Peay, 1982 13 vs. Austin Peay, 2012 13 vs. Morehead St., 1993 13 vs. Middle Tenn., 1983 13 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2010

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Special Teams / Defensive team records Season: 88 in 1975 86 in 2012 82 in 2002 78 in 2010 78 in 2011 77 in 1982 Most Yards Penalized Game: 141 vs. East Tenn., 1975 140 vs. E. Kentucky, 2000 127 vs. Morehead St., 1993 Season: 815 in 1975 793 in 197

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Year-by-year leaders TOTAL OFFENSE 1960 - Gordon Mason, 866 1961 - Jim Ragland, 803 1962 - Jim Ragland, 539 1963 - Jim Ragland, 1,396 1964 - Paul Whaley, 714 1965 - Tom Van Tone, 1,030 1966 - Dale Swain, 859 1967 - Larry Schreiber, 1,069 1968 - Larry Schreiber, 1,251 1969 - Larry Schreiber, 1,522 1970 - Roger Hill, 677 1971 - Jeff Axel, 875 1972 - Mike Ledford, 857 1973 - Gary Perdue, 923

1974 - Gary Perdue, 804 1975 - Gary Perdue, 1,136 1976 - Gary Perdue, 1,317 1977 - Jimmy Maynord, 1,040 1978 - Kevin Tillman, 791 1979 - Jimmy Maynord, 889 1980 - James Aaron, 1,121 1981 - Tony Costantine, 1,186 1982 - Mark Powers, 1,069 1983 - Tony Costantine, 835 1984 - Brent Fisher, 811 1985 - Eddie Hayward, 1,021 1986 - Brent Fisher, 1,384 1987 - Patrick Pope, 1,938

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4 5.

1988 - Thomas DeBow, 1,239 1989 - Thomas DeBow, 926 1990 - Bert Browne, 2,031 1991 - Randy Beaman, 970 1992 - Willie Queen, 1,228 1993 - Mike Jones, 1,921 1994 - Mike Jones, 1,762 1995 - Jamie Sander, 1,658 1996 - Andre Caballero, 1,329 1997 - Andre Caballero, 2,225 1998 - Michael Peeples, 1,318 1999 - Grant Swallows, 1,293 2000 - Grant Swallows, 1,019 2001 - Grant Swallows, 2,424

Tre Lamb (2011) Grant Swallows (2001) Robert Craft (2002) Robert Craft (2004) Lee Sweeney (2007)

2,555 2,424 2,362 2,290 2,267

2002 - Robert Craft, 2362 2003 - Jason Ballard, 955 2004 - Robert Craft, 2,290 2005 - Stephen Britton, 1,533 2006 - Lee Sweeney, 2,267 2007 - Lee Sweeney, 1,371 2008 - Lee Sweeney, 1,548 2009 - Lee Sweeney, 1,619 2010 - Tre Lamb, 1,074 2011 - Tre Lamb, 2,555 2012 - Tre Lamb, 1,882 2013 - Darian Stone, 1,544

2014 - Darian Stone, 1,424 2015 - Jared Davis, 1,215

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Andre Caballero (1997) Bert Browne (1990) Patrick Pope (1987) Mike Jones (1993) Tre Lamb (2012)

2,225 2,031 1,938 1,921 1,882

RUSHING 1960 - Ralph Broyles, 495 1961 - Ken Fults, 663 1962 - Jack Corbin, 377 1963 - Ron Reeves, 555 1964 - Ron Reeves, 398 1965 - Ron Reeves, 723 1966 - Larry Schreiber, 579 1967 - Larry Schreiber, 1,069 1968 - Larry Schreiber, 1,251 1969 - Larry Schreiber, 1,522 1970 - Roger Hill, 677 1971 - Jeff Axel, 875 1972 - Jeff Axel, 677 1973 - Mike DeRossett, 552

1974 - Terry Johnson, 462 1975 - Jesse Dorsey, 542 1976 - Cecil Fore, 516 1977 - Cecil Fore, 741 1978 - Kevin Tillman, 791 1979 - Ronald Bond, 474 1980 - Marvin McClennon, 623 1981 - Marvin McClennon, 558 1982 - Reggie Bazel, 889 1983 - Allen Lawrence, 456 1984 - Brent Fisher, 354 1985 - Eddie Hayward, 1,021 1986 - Travis Dunlap, 340 1987 - Lorenza Rivers, 975

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1988 - James Hird, 466 1989 - Billy Shackelford, 403 1990 - Fred Lowery, 448 1991 - Willie Queen, 568 1992 - Willie Queen, 1,228 1993 - Michael Penix, 1,037 1994 - Michael Penix, 932 1995 - Michael Penix, 1,208 1996 - Brant Billen, 466 1997 - Jerome Tillman, 668 1998 - Nick Solomon, 610 1999 - Jerome Tillman, 598 2000 - Travis Rogers, 809 2001 - Travis Rogers, 514

Larry Schreiber (1969) Derek White (2007) Larry Schreiber (1968) Willie Queen (1992) Michael Penix (1995)

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1,522 1,270 1,251 1,228 1,208

2002 - Jason Ballard, 1000 2003 - Jason Ballard, 955 2004 - Trey Bonner, 795 2005 - Anthony Ash, 627 2006 - Anthony Ash, 689 2007 - Derek White, 1,27 2008 - Henry Sailes, 433 2009 - Dontey Gay, 556 2010 - Jacque Crawford, 668 2011 - Dontey Gay, 1,045 2012 - Darian Stone, 553 2013 - Darian Stone, 536 2014 - Darian Stone, 495 2015 - Ladarius Vanlier, 754 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Larry Schreiber (1967) Dontey Gay (2011 Michael Penix (1993) Eddie Hayward (1985) Jason Ballard (2002)

1,069 1,045 1,037 1,021 1,000

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Year-by-year leaders PASSING 1960 - Gordon Mason, 868 1961 - Jim Ragland, 449 1962 - Jim Ragland, 456 1963 - Jim Ragland, 1,135 1964 - Paul Whaley, 569 1965 - Tom Van Tone, 805 1966 - Dale Swain, 654 1967 - Dale Swain, 867 1968 - Rock Horne, 299 1969 - Steve Ailey, 533 1970 - David Fair, 361 1971 - Jim Waddell, 324 1972 - Mike Ledford, 492 1973 - Gary Perdue, 674

1974 - Gary Perdue, 559 1975 - Gary Perdue, 868 1976 - Gary Perdue, 952 1977 - Jimmy Maynord 812 1978 - Milt Jenkins, 602 1979 - Jimmy Maynord, 730 1980 - James Aaron, 1,338 1981 - Tony Costantine, 1,321 1982 - Mark Powers, 1,101 1983 - Tony Costantine, 906 1984 - Tony Costantine, 566 1985 - Brent Fisher, 323 1986 - Brent Fisher, 1,165 1987 - Patrick Pope, 1,541

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1988 - Thomas DeBow, 1,213 1989 - Thomas DeBow, 933 1990 - Bert Browne, 2,050 1991 - Randy Beaman, 610 1992 - Randy Beaman, 778 1993 - Mike Jones, 2,000 1994 - Mike Jones, 1,912 1995 - Jamie Sander, 1,738 1996 - Andre Caballero, 971 1997 - Andre Caballero, 1,893 1998 - Michael Peeples, 1,527 1999 - Grant Swallows, 1,140 2000 - Grant Swallows, 1,037 2001 - Grant Swallows, 2,361

Robert Craft (2002) Robert Craft (2004) Grant Swallows (2001) Tre Lamb (2011) Lee Sweeney (2007)

2,448 2,385 2,361 2,342 2,292

2002 - Robert Craft, 2,448 2003 - Robert Craft, 1,009 2004 - Robert Craft 2,385 2005 - Stephen Britton, 1,514 2006 - Lee Sweeney, 2,292 2007 - Lee Sweeney, 1,453 2008 - Lee Sweeney, 1,644 2009 - Lee Sweeney, 1,768 2010 - Tre Lamb, 974 2011 - Tre Lamb, 2,342 2012 - Tre Lamb, 1872 2013 - Darian Stone, 1,008 2014 - Darian Stone, 929 2015 - Jared Davis, 1,132 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bert Browne (1990) Mike Jones (1993) Mike Jones (1994) Andre Caballero (1997) Tre Lamb (2012)

2,050 2,000 1,912 1,893 1,872

RECEIVING 1960 - Tommy Hackler, 37/508 1961 - Rudy Schmittou, 15/277 1962 - Jim Schaffer, 11/184 1963 - Bob Haile, 32/436 1964 - Sammy Scott, 14/147 1965 - Sammy Scott, 19/320 1966 - Terry Parks, 23/267 1967 - David Hudson, 42/492 1968 - Harry Abofs, 20/364 1969 - Jim Bishop, 31/536 1970 - Jim Bishop, 30/355 1971 - Jim Bishop, 15/271 1972 - Tommy Pemberton, 15/323 1973 - David Quay, 28/411 1974 - David Quay, 17/233

1975 - David Quay, 28/387 1976 - Craig Rolle, 38/909 1977 - Craig Rolle, 42/734 1978 - Craig Rolle, 53/878 1979 - Glenn Roberts, 25/344 1980 - Jack Kelley, 35/748 1981 - Reggie Bazel, 31/280 1982 - Jack Kelley, 32/490 1983 - Jack Kelley, 27/419 1984 - Larry Hamrick, 25/369 1985 - Lorenza Rivers, 9/68 1986 - Nate Hooks, 34/443 1987 - Kenneth Gilstrap, 42/729 1988 - Sam Brooks, 23/252 1989 - Sam Brooks, 31/419

1990 - Marshall Hale, 30/690 1991 - Marshall Hale, 27/465 1992 - Glen Puryear, 18/156 1993 - Steve Harris, 25/389 1994 - Brad Perry, 29/262 1995 - Gerald Bentley, 54/616 1996 - Demond Stone, 21/291 1997 - Walter Hill, 55/808 1998 - Walter Hill, 43/555 1999 - Walter Hill, 34/426 2000 - Stevland Sills, 24/373 Tedarrell Scott, 24/219 2001 - Derek Lee, 39/624 2002 - Derek Lee, 36/760 2003 - Derek Lee, 38/383

2004 - Brent McNeal, 42/565 2005 - Larry Shipp, 50/803 2006 - Larry Shipp, 51/799 2007 - Larry Shipp, 53/900 2008 - Tim Benford, 68/782 2009 - Tim Benford, 33/580 2010 - Tim Benford, 50/812 2011 - Tim Benford, 65/923

2012 - Da’Rick Rogers, 61/893 2013 - Krys Cates, 28/390 2014 - Cody Matthews 48/670 2015 - Brock McCoin 61/747

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 5. 6.

Tim Benford (2008) Tim Benford (2011) Brock McCoin (2015) Da’Rick Rogers (2012) Walter Hill (1997) Gerald Bentley (1995)

68 65 61 61 55 54

7. 9. 10.

Craig Rolle (1978) Larry Shipp (2007) Larry Shipp (2006) Tim Benford (2010) Larry Shipp (2005)

53 53 51 50 50

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Tim Benford (2011) Craig Rolle (1976) Larry Shipp (2007) Da’Rick Rogers (2012) Craig Rolle (1978)

923 909 900 893 878

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Tim Benford (2010) Walter Hill (1997) Larry Shipp (2006) Tim Benford (2008) Derek Lee (2002)

812 808 799 782 760

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Year-by-year leaders SCORING 1960 - Ralph Broyles, 30 1961 - Jim Ragland, 34 1962 - Jim Shaeffer, 24 1963 - Ron Reeves, 36 1964 - Paul Whaley, Ron Reeves, 18 1965 - Jim Stamps, 30 1966 - Frank Sorrells, 30 1967 - Larry Schreiber, 54 1968 - Larry Schreiber, 36 1969 - Larry Schreiber, 78 1970 - Butch Gentry, 34 1971 - Jeff Axel, 42 1972 - Butch Gentry, 60 1973 - Murray Cunningham, 35

1974 - Murray Cunningham, 46 1975 - Murray Cunningham, 67 1976 - Murray Cunningham, 50 1977 - Wayne Anderson, 57 1978 - Wayne Anderson, 51 1979 - Wayne Anderson, 23 1980 - Wayne Anderson, 49 1981 - Reggie Bazel, 60 1982 - Reggie Bazel, 44 1983 - Ray Mullican, 29 1984 - Bruce Winningham, 30 1985 - Eddie Hayward, 42 1986 - Ryan Weeks, 34 1987 - Lorenza Rivers, 56

TOP 10

1. 3. 5.

1988 - Ryan Weeks, 36 1989 - Ryan Weeks, 65 1990 - Daniel Gipson, 46 1991 - Daniel Gipson, 61 1992 - Willie Queen, 60 1993 - Daniel Gipson, 49 1994 - Derek Scott, 62 1995 - Michael Penix, 78 1996 - Ryan Kelly, 50 1997 - Casey Roberts, 46 1998 - David Collett, 64 1999 - David Collett, 63 2000 - David Collett, 67 2001 - David Collett, 59

Dontey Gay (2011) Larry Shipp (2007) Michael Penix (1995) Larry Schreiber (1969) Justin Kraemer (2007)

90 90 78 78 75

2002 - Jason Ballard, 68 2003 - Jason Ballard, 72 2004 - Josh Foster, 72 2005 - Josh Foster, 65 2006 - Larry Shipp, 48 2007 - Larry Shipp, 90 2008 - Tim Benford, 60 2009 - Tim Donegan, 42 2010 - Tim Benford, 60 2011 - Dontey Gay, 90 2012 - Zach Sharp, 64 2013 - Zach Sharp, 48 2014 - John Arnold, 60 2015 - John Arnold, 58 6. 8. 9.

Josh Foster (2004) Jason Ballard (2003) Jason Ballard (2002) Murray Cunningham (1975) David Collett (2000)

72 72 68 67 67

ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE 1960 - Ralph Broyles, 558 1961 - Ken Fults, 663 1962 - Jim Shaeffer, 919 1963 - Jim Whaley, 702 1964 - Roy Sinkovich, 558 1965 - Terry Parks, 947 1966 - Terry Parks, 924 1967 - Larry Schreiber, 1,617 1968 - Larry Schreiber, 1,722 1969 - Larry Schreiber, 1,901 1970 - Roger Hill, 998 1971 - Jeff Axel, 875 1972 - Jeff Axel, 677 1973 - Mike DeRossett, 573

1974 - Lamar Mike, 606 1975 - Craig Rolle, 670 1976 - Craig Rolle, 1,353 1977 - Cecil Fore, 943 1978 - Kevin Tillman, 1,266 1979 - Sam Smith, 518 1980 - Marvin McClennon, 838 1981 - Reggie Bazel, 800 1982 - Reggie Bazel, 1,038 1983 - Jack Kelley, 553 1984 - Mike Beal, 558 1985 - Eddie Hayward, 1,021 1986 - James Coney, 982 1987 - Lorenza Rivers, 1,767

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1988 - Kenneth Gilstrap, 818 1989 - Mike Stewart, 916 1990 - Marshall Hale, 1,281 1991 - Marshall Hale, 866 1992 - Willie Queen, 1,299 1993 - Michael Penix, 1,238 1994 - Michael Penix, 1,193 1995 - Michael Penix, 1,335 1996 - Brant Billen, 582 1997 - Jerome Tillman, 1,092 1998 - Nick Solomon, 1,199 1999 - Jerome Tillman, 791 2000 - Nick Solomon, 1,152 2001 - Nick Solomon, 943

Larry Schreiber (1969) Larry Shipp (2007) Lorenza Rivers (1987) Larry Schreiber (1968) Ladarius Vanlier (2015)

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2002 - Jason Ballard, 1,096 2003 - Jason Ballard, 1,061 2004 - Trey Bonner, 998 2005 - Larry Shipp, 883 2006 - Larry Shipp, 1,180 2007 - Larry Shipp, 1,887 2008 - Henry Sailes, 1,230 2009 - Dontey Gay, 833 2010 - Henry Sailes, 833 2011 - Dontey Gay, 1262 2012 - Ladarius Vanlier, 1,065 2013 - Ladarius Vanlier, 1,278 2014 - Ladarius Vanlier, 1,426 2015 - Ladarius Vanlier, 1,623 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Larry Schreiber (1967) Derek White (2007) Ladarius Vanlier (2014) Craig Rolle (1976) Michael Penix (1995)

1,617 1,475 1,426 1,353 1,335

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Year-by-year leaders TACKLES 1972 - Jim Youngblood, 99-57=156 1973 - Dana Winningham, 70-63=133 1974 - Howard Stidham, 71-61=132 1975 - Howard Stidham, 69-39=108 1976 - Joe Jachimowicz, 61-47=108 1977 - Mark Shrum, 54-47=101 1978 - David Hooper, 45-41=86 1979 - Barry Courtney, 47-29=76 1980 - Tony Chatman, 42-42=84 1981 - Tony Chatman, 59-30=89 1982 - Jeff Daughtry, 93-58=151

1983 - Jeff Daughtry, 49-93=142 1984 - Jeff Daughtry, 53-48=101 1985 - Barry Wilmore, 68-75=143 1986 - Bruce Hatfield, 53-36=89 1987 - Thomas Squires, 74-62=136 1988 - Gerald Dossett, 56-47=103 1989 - Gerald Dossett, 65-50=115 1990 - Tim Ford, 56-40=96 1991 - Maurice Draine, 53-31=84 1992 - Maurice Draine, 58-32=90 1993 - Maurice Draine, 48-25=73

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4.

1994 - Jeff Moran, 62-23=85 1995 - Jeff Moran, 65-41=106 1996 - Sammy Sanders, 65-61=126 1997 - Sammy Sanders, 36-68=104 1998 - Josh Symonette, 47-61=108 1999 - Chad Evitts, 30-65=95 2000 - Chad Evitts, 48-70=118 2001 - Jameel Brown, 43-55=98 2002 - Daniel Wentzel, 79-53=132 2003 - Daniel Wentzel, 36-69=105 2004 - Tommy Harrison, 26-75=101

Jim Youngblood (1972) Jeff Daughtry (1982) Barry Wilmore (1985) Jeff Daughtry (1983) Jim Youngblood (1971)

156 151 143 142 142

6. 7. 8.

2005 - Brandon Fields, 38-45=83 2006 - Aaron Williams, 27-58=85 2007 - Broderick Jamison, 30-77=107 2008 - Corey Reed, 37-93=130 2009 - Dustin Dillehay, 39-39=78 2010 - Kelechi Ordu, 31-59=90 2011 - Austin Tallant, 34-58=92 2012 - Tra’Darius Goff, 29-72=101 2013 - Tra’Darius Goff, 36-65=101 2014 - Marty Jones, 47-66=113 2015 - Tra’Darius Goff, 54-78=132 Thomas Squires (1987) Dana Winningham (1973) Howard Stidham (1974) Daniel Wentzel (2002) Tra’Darius Goff (2015)

136 133 132 132 132

INTERCEPTIONS 1959 - W. J. Shumaker, 5

1960 - Gordon Mason, 4 1961 - John Jenkins, 2 1962 - Jack Corbin, 2 1963 - Jim Whaley, 3 1964 - Jim Whaley, 6 1965 - Jim Whaley, Jerry Cantrell, Andy Odom, 3 1966 - Billy Bastle, 3 1967 - David Francis, Joe Mulvihill, 2 1968 - Joe Mulvihill, Stacy Webb, 2 1969 - Joe Mulvihill, Bill Perkins, 6 1970 - Butch Strickland, 4 1971 - John Fitzpatrick, 6 1972 - John Fitzpatrick, 12 1973 - Dana Winningham, Ronnie Summey, Frank Lynn, 4

1974 - Johnny Tucker, 5 1975 - Brad Gordon, 4 1976 - Johnny Tucker, 10 1977 - Greg Bauer, 6 1978 - Greg Bauer, Danny White, 3 1979 - Greg Bauer, Greg Hamilton, 4 1980 - Tony Chatman, Rod Demps, 2 1981 - Tony Panebianco, 7 1982 - Billy Blaylock, Danny Crooks, 6 1983 - Danny Crooks, Greg Maysonet, 3 1984 - Billy Stover, Willie Thompson, 4 1985 - Tim Maybin, 5 1986 - Jimmy Isom, Tim Maybin, 3 1987 - Jimmy Isom, 5 1988 - Frankie Bankhead, Norman Drake, 1 1989 - Felix Parham, 5

TOP 10

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1990 - Alfonzo Alexander, Felix Parham, Kevin Smith, 2 1991 - Marrio Thomas, 5 1992 - Kevin Jackson, Ted Lockerby, Andrew Mathis, Mike Stewart, George Thompson, 2 1993 - Brad Simmons, 3 1994 - Robert Taylor, 5 1995 - Robert Taylor, 6 1996 - Robert Taylor, 9 1997 - Corey Chamblin, Chad Evitts, Trent McNaull, 2 1998 - Chad Evitts, 3 1999 - Troy Grant, 4 2000 - Jahi Henley, 4 2001 - James Robinson, 3 2002 - Jesse Rivers, 2

John Fitzpatrick (1972) Johnny Tucker (1976) Robert Taylor (1996) Tony Paneblanco (1981) Robert Taylor (1995) Billy Blaylock (1982) Danny Crooks (1982) Greg Bauer (1977) John Fitzpatrick (1971) Joe Mulvihill (1969) Bill Perkins (1969) Jim Whaley (1964)

2003 - Brandon Shelby, 3 2004 - Brandon Shelby, 5 2005 - Brandon Fields, Anthony James, 3 2006 - Maurice Smith, 4 2007 - Taron Ryce, Broderick Jamison, Maurice Smith, 2 2008 - Justin Vann, 2 2009 - Richmond Tooley, Dustin Dillehay, 3 2010 - Marty Jones, 4 2011 - Corey Watson, 3 2012 - Seven players, 1 2013 - Bill Dillard, Marty Jones, Austin Tallant, 2 2014 - Marty Jones, 4 2015 - Maleek Hall, Daniel Pierce, Anthony Flemister, Chris Moore, 1

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Career leaders TOTAL OFFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Lee Sweeney (2006-09) Robert Craft (2001-04) Tre Lamb (2009-12) Grant Swallows (1998-01) Larry Schreiber (1966-69) Darian Stone (2011-14) Gary Perdue (1973-76) Mike Jones (1991-94) Michael Penix (1992-95) Andre Caballero (1996-97)

6,805 5,757 5,621 4,800 4,421 4,404 4,180 4,001 3,463 3,196

PASSING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Lee Sweeney (2006-09) Robert Craft (2001-04) Tre Lamb (2009-12) Grant Swallows (1998-01) Mike Jones (1991-94) Tony Constantine (1980-84) Andre Caballero (1996-97) Gary Perdue (1973-76) Michael Peeples (1997-00) Darian Stone (2011-14)

Tim Benford (2008-11) Larry Shipp (2004-07) Craig Rolle (1975-78) Walter Hill (1996-99) Derek Lee (2000-03) Jack Kelley (1979-83) Ken Gilstrap (1985-88) Marshall Hale (1988-91) Anton Thomison (2000-03) Cody Matthews (2011-14)

RUSHING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Larry Schreiber (1966-69) Ladarius Vanlier (2012-15) Larry Shipp (2004-07) Michael Penix (1992-95) Nick Solomon (1998-01) Derek White (2003-07) Henry Sailes (2007-10) Dontey Gay (2008-11) Willie Queen (1991-94) Tim Benford (2008-11)

5,925 5,392 4,938 4,055 3,802 3,749 3,589 3,354 3,215 3,116

SCORING 7,157 6,032 5,301 4,634 4,321 3,599 3,222 3,053 2,893 2,753

RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

4,421 3,463 2,972 2,948 2,315 2,219 1,986 1,932 1,850 1,781

RECEPTIONS

David Collett (1998-2001) Josh Foster (2001-2005) Michael Penix (1992-95) Murray Cunningham (1973-76) Daniel Gipson (1990-93) Larry Shipp (2004-07) Larry Schreiber (1966-69) Ryan Weeks (1986-89) Zach Sharp (2011-14) Derek White (2003-07) Wayne Anderson (1977-80)

252 200 198 198 196 192 192 190 185 180 180

TACKLES/ASSISTS 3,097 2,950 2,813 2,125 1,962 1,759 1,683 1,683 1,668 1,647

Larry Schreiber (1966-69) Michael Penix (1992-95) Willie Queen (1991-94) Derek White (2003-07) Jason Ballard (2000-03) Dontey Gay (2008-11) Reggie Bazel (1979-82) Nick Solomon (1998-01) Cecil Fore (1975-78) Jerome Tillman (1997-99)

Jim Youngblood (1969-72) Jeff Daughtry (1981-84) Tony Plavich (1972-75) Marty Jones (2009-14) Austin Tallant (2011-14) Josh Symonette (1996-99) Bruce Hatfield (1984-87) Maurice Smith (2005-08) Norman Drake (1988-91) Sammy Sanders (1994-97)

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Tim Benford (2008-11) Larry Shipp (2004-07) Walter Hill (1996-99) Craig Rolle (1975-78) Derek Lee (2000-03) Brent McNeal (2003-06) Gerald Bentley (1992-95) Cody Matthews (2011-14) Jack Kelley (1979-83) Anton Thomison (2000-03)

216 195 148 146 129 111 111 110 103 102

INTERCEPTIONS 476 473 364 356 354 349 348 336 335 326

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9.

Robert Taylor (1993-96) John Fitzpatrick (1969-72) Johnny Tucker (1973-76) Greg Bauer (1976-79) Greg Hamilton (1976-79) Marty Jones (2009-14) Danny Crooks (1982-85) Jim Whaley (1963-65) Brandon Shelby (2001-04) Joe Mulvihill (1967-69)

22 21 18 17 14 12 12 12 11 11

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Longest plays * Indicates touchdown on the play

Longest Run From Scrimmage

Yards Player 92* Michael Penix vs. Murray State, 1994 89* Lorenza Rivers vs. UT-Chattanooga, 1987 88* Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee, 1967 87* Derek White vs. UT- Martin 2003 87* Jerome Tillman vs. Middle Tennessee, 1997 85* Patrick Pope vs. Austin Peay, 1985 84* Radir Annoor vs. UNI, 2014 80* Patrick Pope vs. Liberty, 1987 76* Jack Kelley vs. Morehead State, 1980 75* Willie Queen vs. Murray State, 1993 75* Eddie Hayward vs. Tennessee State, 1985 74* Darian Stone vs. Maryville, 2011 74 Willie Queen vs. Murray State, 1991 72* Michael Penix vs. Southeast Missouri, 1992 72* Lorenza Rivers vs. Morehead State, 1987 72* Cameron Kirnes vs. Eastern Illinois, 2005 72 Lorenza Rivers vs. Youngstown State, 1987 71 Henry Sailes vs. Tennessee State, 2007 71* Brant Billen vs. Middle Tennessee, 1997 71 Jesse Dorsey vs. Eastern Illinois, 1975 69* Lorenza Rivers vs. Abilene Christian, 1987 68* Lorenza Rivers vs. Morehead State, 1987 68 Randy Beaman vs. Southeast Missouri, 1991

Longest Pass Completion

Yards Player 87* Grant Swallows to Tony Fragale vs. W. Kentucky, 1999 86* Brent McNeal to Antonio Minor vs. E. Illinois, 2004 85* Rock Horne to Harry Abofs vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1968 85* Gordon Mason to Rudy Schmittou vs. MTSU, 1960 82% Robert Craft to Ronnie Sidler vs. Murray, 2002 82* Randy Beaman to Marshall Hale vs. APSU, 1991 80* Andre Caballero to Walter Hill vs. Eastern Illinois, 1996 80* Tony Costantine to Larry Hamrick vs. ETSU, 1981 80 Grant Swallows to Steveland Sills vs. Murray State, 2000 79* Darian Stone to Ryan Tilghman vs. UT Martin, 2012 78* Lee Sweeney to Henry Sailes vs. Austin Peay, 2008 78* Robert Craft to Derek White vs. UT Martin, 2004 78* Bert Browne to Marshall Hale vs. Western Ky., 1990 78* James Aaron to Jack Kelley vs. Morehead State, 1980 77* Tre Lamb to Adam Urbano vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2012 73* Robert Craft to Derek Lee vs. Valparaiso, 2002 73 Robert Craft to Anton Thomison vs. No. Illinois, 2003 72* Tre Lamb to Tim Benford vs. UT Martin, 2011 72* Patrick Pope to Ken Gilstrap vs. Morehead State, 1987

72 71* 71* 71* 70 69* 69* 68 68*

% indicates longest non-scoring play in history Mike Jones to Brad Perry vs. Tennessee State, 1993 Tre Lamb to Tim Benford vs. Maryville. 2011 Mike Jones to Willie Queen vs. Tennessee State, 1994 Thomas DeBow to Ken Gilstrap vs. E. Carolina, 1988 Michael Peeples to Nick Solomon vs. SEMO, 1998 Ryan Nichols to Brent McNeal vs. Murray State, 2004 Bert Browne to Sam Brooks vs. Morehead State, 1990 Robert Craft to Ryan Nichols vs. VMI, 2004 Andre Caballero to Tedarrell Scott vs. UAB, 1997

Longest Punt Return

Yards Player 87* Joe Lancaster vs. Howard, 1950 79* Marshall Hale vs. Ohio, 1991 74* Kendall Taylor vs. Morehead State, 1981 74* Jim Whaley vs. Morehead State, 1963 72* Mike Stewart vs. Southeast Missouri, 1992

Longest Kickoff Return

Yards Player 100* Dickie Fulton vs. East Tennessee, 1973 99* Lorenza Rivers vs. Youngstown State, 1987 97* Larry Shipp vs. Concordia, 2007 96* Lamar Mike vs. East Tennessee, 1976 95* Jim Schaeffer vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1961 94* Ladarius Vanlier vs. Murray State, 2012 90* Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee, 1967 90* Mike Vise vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1977 87* Henry Sailes vs. UT Martin, 2008 87* Larry Shipp vs. Cumberland, 2007 83* Billy Blaylock vs. Northeast Missouri, 1981

Longest Interception Return

Yards Player 98* Joshua Symonette vs. Austin Peay, 1997 96* Robert Taylor vs. Southeast Missouri, 1995 92* Robert Taylor vs. Samford, 1995 92* Chip Holmes vs. Austin Peay, 1989 91* John Deathridge vs. East Tennessee, 1975 90* Mike Stewart vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1990 78 David McMahan vs. Tennessee State, 2003 78* John Fitzpatrick vs. East Tennessee, 1972 72 Brandon Shelby vs Tennessee State, 2003 68* Brad Simmons vs. Lock Haven, 1993 68 Skeet Owen vs. Middle Tennessee, 1981 68 Mike Hennigan vs. Murray State, 1971 68* Butch Strickland vs. Middle Tennessee, 1970

Longest Punt

Yards Player 86 Justin Kraemer vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2007 86 Andy Dorsey vs. Eastern Illinois, 1998

85 84 75 73 73 71 71 69 68 68 67 67

Carl Heinzig vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1975 Jon Mahan vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2007 Scott Meadows vs. Morehead State, 1983 Jon Mahan vs. Jacksonville State, 2005 Steve Davis vs. Middle Tennessee, 1977 Mark Pemberton vs. Morehead State, 1980 Steve Davis vs. Middle Tennessee, 1979 Jason Lennartz vs. Eastern Illinois, 2009 Tracy Graham vs. Austin Peay, 1988 Scott Meadows vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1985 Chad Brummitt vs. UT Martin, 1992 Tom Pemberton vs. Youngstown State, 1974

Longest Field Goal Attempted

Yards Player 61 Ray Mullican vs. Middle Tennessee, 1983 60 David Collett vs. Fayetteville State, 2001 60 Murray Cunningham vs. Murray State, 1973 57 Derek Scott vs. Tennessee State, 1994

Longest Field Goal Made

Yards Player 53 Ryan Weeks vs. Morehead State, 1989 53 Murray Cunningham vs. Western Kentucky, 1974 51 Justin Kraemer vs. Southeast Missouri, 2008 51 Justin Kraemer vs. Murray State, 2007 51 Josh Foster vs. Lambuth, 2005 51 Ryan Weeks vs. Tennessee State, 1989 51 Bruce Winningham vs. Akron, 1984 51 Murray Cunningham vs. Eastern Illinois, 1975 51 John Swords vs. Austin Peay, 1966 50 Ryan Weeks vs. Austin Peay, 1989 49 Zach Sharp vs. Tennessee State, 2011 49 David Collett vs. UT Martin, 2000 49 Derek Scott vs. Samford, 1994 48 David Collett vs. Bowling Green, 1999 48 Ryan Kelly vs. Samford, 1995 48 Ryan Weeks vs. Tennessee State, 1989 48 Wayne Anderson vs. Murray State, 1980 48 Murray Cunningham vs. Appalachian State, 1975

Longest Scoring Play

Yards Player 100 Dickie Fulton kick return vs. East Tennessee, 1973 99 Lorenza Rivers kick return vs. Youngstown, 1987 98 Joshua Symonette int. return vs. APSU, 1997 97 Larry Shipp kick return vs. Concordia, 2007 96 Robert Taylor int. return vs. SEMO., 1995 96 Lamar Mike kick return vs. East Tennessee, 1976 95 Jim Schaeffer kick return vs. E. Kentucky, 1961 94 Ladarius Vanlier kick return vs. Murray State, 2012 92 Robert Taylor int. return vs. Samford, 1995 92 Michael Penix run vs. Murray State, 1994 92 Chip Homes int. return vs. Austin Peay, 1989 91 John Deathridge int. return vs. ETSU, 1975 90 Mike Stewart int. return vs. E. Kentucky, 1990 90 Mike Vise kick return vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1977 90 Larry Schreiber kick return vs. MTSU, 1967

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100-yard rushing games 261 255 235 219 215 213 213 208 203 194 192 190 187 185 184 180 179 178 176 173 171 170 164 162 160 158 156 155 154 153 152 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 141 140 139 138

Michael Penix vs. Southeast Missouri, 1993 Larry Schreiber vs. NW Louisiana, 1969 Travis Rogers vs. Western Carolina, 2000 Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1969 Larry Schreiber vs. Murray State, 1969 Derek White vs. Cumberland, 2007 Trey Bonner vs. Chattanooga, 2004 Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1995 Larry Schreiber vs. Chattanooga, 1969 Derek White vs. Concordia, 2007 Dontey Gay vs. Austin Peay, 2011 Larry Schreiber vs. Murray State, 1967 Darian Stone vs. UT Martin, 2012 Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1994 Randy Beaman vs. UT Martin, 1991 Reggie Bazel vs. Austin Peay, 1982 Jeff Axel vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1971 Jason Ballard vs. UT Martin, 2002 Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1968 Willie Queen vs. Murray State, 1991 Lorenza Rivers vs. Morehead State, 1987 Michael Penix vs. Samford, 1995 Travis Rogers vs. Murray State, 2000 Derek White vs. Murray State, 2007 Lorenza Rivers vs. Murray State, 1987 Michael Penix vs. Murray State, 1994 Lorenza Rivers vs. UT-Chattanooga, 1987 Willie Queen vs. Austin Peay, 1992 Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee, 1967 Larry Schreiber vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1969 Reggie Bazel vs. Morehead State, 1979 Ronald Bond vs. Middle Tennessee, 1979 Derek White vs UT Martin, 2003 Michael Penix vs. Tennessee State, 1995 Michael Penix vs. UT Martin, 1995 Adam Urbano vs. Hampton, 2012 Larry Schreiber vs. NW Louisiana, 1968 Jerome Tillman vs. Samford, 1999 Dontey Gay vs. Maryville, 2011 Anthony Ash vs. Lambuth, 2005 Brant Billen vs. Middle Tennessee, 1997 Michael Penix vs. Southeast Missouri, 1995 Nick Solomon vs. Western Carolina, 1998 Willie Queen vs. Tennessee State, 1992 Larry Schreiber vs. Western Kentucky, 1969 Willie Queen vs. Lock Haven, 1992 Jason Ballard vs. Murray State, 2003 Derek White vs Murray State, 2003 Michael Penix vs. Samford, 1994 Eddie Hayward vs. Nevada-Las Vegas, 1985 Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee, 1968 Cecil Fore vs. Murray State, 1978 Trey Bonner vs. Valparaiso, 2002 Dontey Gay vs. Southeast Missouri, 2011 Derek White vs. Gardner-Webb, 2004 Eddie Hayward vs. Tennessee State, 1985 Larry Schreiber vs. Arkansas State, 1968 Willie Queen vs. Murray State, 1992 Willie Queen vs. Tennessee State, 1994 Ladarius Vanlier vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 Marvin McClennon vs. Austin Peay, 1980 Trey Bonner vs. UT Martin, 2004 Jerome Tillman vs. Middle Tennessee, 1997

137 136 135 134 133 132 130 129 128 127 126 125 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110

Willie Queen vs. Illinois State, 1993 Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1993 Jeff Axel vs. Morehead State, 1971 Adam Urbano vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2011 Lamar Mike vs. Austin Peay, 1977 Michael Penix vs. Middle Tennessee, 1993 Randy Beaman vs. Southeast Missouri, 1991 Ronald Bond vs. Cameron, 1979 Cameron Kirnes vs. Eastern Illinois, 2005 Marshall Williams vs. Middle Tennessee,1977 Willie Queen vs. Murray State, 1993 Roger Hill vs. Middle Tennessee, 1969 Darian Stone vs. Austin Peay, 2014 Oscar Bonds vs. Fayetteville, 2001 Jeff Axel vs. Murray State, 1971 Patrick Pope vs. Murray State, 1985 Larry Schreiber vs. Western Kentucky, 1968 Jocque Crawford vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2010 Marvin McClennon vs. Murray State, 1981 Jerome Tillman vs. Southeast Missouri, 1999 Jocque Crawford vs.Eastern Illinois 2010 Allen Lawrence vs. Morehead State, 1983 Dontey Gay vs. Southeast Missouri, 2009 Larry Schreiber vs. Morehead State, 1967 Jason Ballard vs. Chattanogoa, 2002 Adam Urbano vs. North Greenville, 2012 Willie Queen vs. Lock Haven, 1993 Nick Solomon vs. Tennessee State, 2001 Sylvester Gregory vs. Morehead State, 1984 Jason Ballard vs. Eastern Illinois, 2002 Darian Stone vs. Eastern Illinois, 2012 Adam Urbano vs. Murray State, 2011 Terry Johnson vs. Appalachian State, 1974 Lorenza Rivers vs. Youngstown State, 1987 Ron Reeves vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1965 Jason Ballard vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2003 Trey Bonner vs. Chattanooga, 2005 Jason Ballard vs. Tennessee State, 2002 Derek White vs. Samford, 2006 Nick Solomon vs. Eastern Illinois, 2000 Eddie Hayward vs. Morehead State, 1985 Jeff Axel vs. Murray State, 1972 Terry Parks vs. Western Kentucky, 1966 Jason Ballard vs. Chattanooga, 2003 Derek White vs. UT Martin, 2007 Terry Johnson vs. Middle Tennessee, 1971 Henry Sailes vs. Southeast Missouri, 2008 Brant Billen vs. UT Martin, 1996 Michael Penix vs. Southeast Missouri, 1994 Willie Queen vs. Morehead State, 1991 Patrick Pope vs. Liberty, 1987 Reggie Bazel vs. Murray State, 1982 Cecil Fore vs. Austin Peay, 1977 Eddie Hayward vs. Murray State, 1985 Jason Ballard vs. Southeast Missouri, 2002 Willie Queen vs. Murray State, 1994 Lamar Mike vs. East Tennessee, 1977 Terry Parks vs. Western Kentucky, 1965 Anthony Ash vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2006 Darryl Robinson vs. Morehead State, 1973

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Jeff Axel vs. Western Kentucky, 1973 Larry Schreiber vs. Morehead State, 1969 Jason Ballard vs. Southeast Missouri, 2003 Larry Schreiber vs. Murray State, 1968 Dontey Gay vs. Iowa, 2011 Cameron Kirnes vs. Southeast Missouri, 2005 Willie Queen vs. Morehead State, 1992 Fred Lowery vs. Murray State, 1989 Anthony Ash vs. Eastern Illinois, 2006 Larry Schreiber vs. Arkansas State, 1969 Larry Schreiber vs. Chattanooga, 1967 Mike Stewart vs. Samford, 1989 Eddie Hayward vs. Youngstown State, 1985 Larry Schreiber vs. Chattanooga, 1968 Larry Schreiber vs. East Tennessee, 1968 Derek White vs. Samford, 2007 Anthony Ash vs. Samford, 2005 Jerome Tillman vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 1998 Jerome Tillman vs. UT Martin, 1998 Jason Ballard vs. UT Martin, 2003 Derek White vs. UT Martin, 2004 Nick Solomon vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2000 Willie Queen vs. Southeast Missouri, 1992 Cecil Fore vs. Murray State, 1977 Darian Stone vs. Austin Peay, 2012 Dontey Gay vs. Murray State, 2009 Anthony Ash vs. Samford, 2006 Cameron Kirnes vs. Samford, 2005 Roger Hill vs. UT Martin, 1970 Larry Schreiber vs. East Tennessee, 1969 Nick Solomon vs. Murray, 1999 Michael Penix vs. Lock Haven, 1994 Billy Shackelford vs. Samford, 1989 Ron Reeves vs. Morehead State, 1965 Lorenza Rivers vs. Youngstown State, 1985 John Webb vs. Murray State, 1989

All players with 100-yard games Larry Schreiber, RB 21 Willie Queen, TB 13 Michael Penix, TB 13 Derek White, TB 11 Jason Ballard, TB 11 Dontey Gay, RB 6 Eddie Hayward, FB 6 Jeff Axel, FB 5 Jerome Tillman, TB 5 Nick Solomon, TB 5 Lorenza Rivers, TB 5 Anthony Ash, RB 5 Adam Urbano, RB 4 Darian Stone, QB 3 Trey Bonner, TB 3 Terry Parks, RB 3 Reggie Bazel, FB 3 Ron Reeves, FB 3 Cameron Kirnes, RB 3 Cecil Fore, RB 3 Jocques Crawford, RB 2 Ronald Bond, FB 2 Marvin McClennon, TB 2 Roger Hill, RB 2 Terry Johnson, RB 2

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200-yard passing games 481 437 412 410 367 348 346 339 336 333 329 324 322 321 318 305 302 299 291 284 283 282 281 278 277 276 274 273 271 269 267 266 265 264 262 256 251 249 246 245 242 241 240 239 238 237

* indicates FCS playoff game Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missouri, 2012 Lee Sweeney vs. Southeast Missouri, 2006 Grant Swallows vs. Jacksonville State, 2001 Robert Craft vs. Jacksonville State, 2002 Lee Sweeney vs. Samford, 2007 Tre Lamb vs. Tennessee State, 2011 Jamie Sander vs. Tennessee State, 1995 Tre Lamb vs. Hampton, 2012 James Aaron vs. UT Martin, 1980 Robert Craft vs. Eastern Illinois, 2002 Grant Swallows vs. Eastern Illinois, 2001 Lee Sweeney vs. Austin Peay, 2008 John Conrad McCrary vs. Tennessee State, 2005 Robert Craft vs. Northern Illinois, 2003 Patrick Pope vs. Morehead State, 1987 Bert Browne vs. Morehead State, 1990 Lee Sweeney vs. UT Martin, 2009 Lee Sweeney vs. Tennessee State, 2006 Lee Sweeney vs. Eastern Illinois, 2007 Jamie Sander vs. Austin Peay, 1995 Tre Lamb vs. Central Arkansas, 2011 * Robert Craft vs. Jacksonville State, 2004 Tre Lamb vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2012 Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missouri, 2011 Robert Craft vs. Gardner-Webb, 2004 Grant Swallows vs. Southeast Missouri, 2001 Robert Craft vs. UT- Martin, 2004 Tony Costantine vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1980 Tre Lamb vs. Murray State, 2012 Mike Jones vs. Illinois State, 1993 Darian Stone vs. UT Martin, 2012 Robert Craft vs. UT- Chattanooga, 2003 Mark Powers vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1983 Tre Lamb vs. North Greenville, 2012 Cass Barnes vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2010 Cass Barnes vs. Jacksonville State, 2010 Robert Craft vs. Southeast Missouri, 2004 Mike Jones vs. Austin Peay, 1994 Robert Craft vs. Valparaiso, 2002 James Aaron vs. NE Missouri, 1980 Robert Craft vs. VMI, 2004 Bert Browne vs. Western Kentucky, 1990 Lee Sweeney vs. Gardner-Webb, 2006 Robert Craft vs. Bowling Green, 2002 Lee Sweeney vs. Murray State, 2006 Grant Swallows vs. Tennessee State, 2001 Tony Costantine vs. Western Kentucky, 1981 Tre Lamb vs. Southeast Missouri, 2010 Darian Stone vs. Austin Peay, 2012 Andre Caballero vs. Eastern Illinois, 1997 Mike Jones vs. Lock Haven, 1994 Mike Jones vs. Middle Tennessee, 1993 Mike Jones vs. Tennessee State, 1993 Tre Lamb vs. Eastern Illinois, 2011 Grant Swallows vs. Western Kentucky, 1999 Robert Craft vs. Samford, 2004 Bert Browne vs. Ohio, 1990 Bert Browne vs. Middle Tennessee, 1989

234 232 231 229 228 227 225 224 223 222 220 219 218 216 215 214 214 213 212 211 207 206 204 203 202

Mark Powers vs. UT-Martin, 1982 Lee Sweeney vs. Austin Peay, 2009 Lee Sweeney vs. Samford, 2006 Bert Browne vs. Tennessee State, 1990 Patrick Pope vs. Abilene Christian, 1987 Thomas DeBow vs. Liberty, 1988 Lee Sweeney vs. Southeast Missouri, 2008 Jamie Sander vs. Murray State, 1995 Tony Costantine vs. Youngstown State, 1983 Tre Lamb vs. UT Martin, 2011 Stephen Britton vs. Chattanooga, 2005 Grant Swallows vs. Murray State, 2000 Grant Swallows vs. Western Kentucky, 1999 Darian Stone vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 Thomas DeBow vs. Samford, 1988 Mike Jones vs. Lock Haven, 1993 Tre Lamb vs. Maryville, 2011 Grant Swallows vs. Murray State, 2001 Mike Jones vs. Southeast Missouri, 1994 Lee Sweeney vs. Eastern Illinois, 2008 Andre Caballero vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1997 Darian Stone vs. Southeast Missouri, 2014 Andre Caballero vs. UT Martin, 1997 Lee Sweeney vs. Cumberland, 2007 Michael Peeples vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1998 Grant Swallows vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2001 Grant Swallows vs. Harding, 2000 Stephen Britton vs. Murray State, 2005 Milt Jenkins vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1977 Tre Lamb vs. UT Martin, 2010 Joey Bailey vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2003 Robert Craft vs. Eastern Illinois, 2004 Cass Barnes vs. Murray State, 2010 Grant Swallows vs. UT Martin, 2001

TRE LAMB

All players with 200-yard passing games Robert Craft Lee Sweeney Tre Lamb Grant Swallows Mike Jones Andre Caballero Darian Stone Bert Browne Jamie Sander Tony Costantine Cass Barnes Patrick Pope James Aaron Mike Peeples Thomas DeBow Five players

13 13 13 10 7 5 4 5 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1

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100-yard receiving games 303 262 206 191 183 178 177 171 170 164 159 156 153 146 144 141 139 136 135 132 131 130 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 117 116 114 113

Da’Rick Rogers vs. Southeast Missouri, 2012 Kenneth Gilstrap vs. Morehead State, 1987 Craig Rolle vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 1977 Larry Shipp vs. Samford, 2007 Derek Lee vs. Valparaiso, 2002 Anton Thomison vs. Jacksonville, 2002 Tim Benford vs. Southeast Missouri, 2010 Cody Matthews vs. Austin Peay, 2014 Ryan Nichols vs. VMI, 2004 Larry Shipp vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2007 Tim Benford vs. UT Martin, 2009 Anton Thomison vs Northern Illinois, 2003 Larry Shipp vs. Chattanooga, 2005 Larry Shipp vs. Southeast Missouri, 2006 Kenneth Gilstrap vs. Abilene Christian, 1987 Walter Hill vs. UT Martin, 1999 Rudy Schmittou vs. Ft. Campbell, 1961 Craig Rolle vs. Eastern Illinois, 1976 Jim Bishop vs. Middle Tennessee, 1969 Jack Kelley vs. UT Martin, 1980 Jack Kelley vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1983 Kenneth Gilstrap vs. Akron, 1986 Derek Lee vs. Bowling Green, 2002 Tim Benford vs. Maryville, 2011 Antonio Robinson vs. Austin Peay, 2009 Craig Rolle vs. Middle Tennessee, 1976 Tony Fragale vs. Western Kentucky, 1999 Brock McCoin vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 Craig Rolle vs. Morehead State, 1978 Walter Hill vs. Eastern Illinois, 1997 Derek Lee vs. UT Martin, 2001 Sam Brooks vs. Ohio, 1990 Tim Benford vs. Eastern Illinois, 2011 Ryan Tilghman vs. UT Martin, 2012 Tim Benford vs. Austin Peay, 2008 Marshall Hale vs. Tennessee State, 1990 Craig Rolle vs. Furman, 1976 Jack Kelley vs. Western Kentucky, 1980 Derek Lee vs. Eastern Illinois, 2002 Tim Benford vs. Tennessee State, 2011 Tim Benford vs. Tennessee State, 2009 Tim Benford vs. UT Martin, 2010 Larry Shipp vs. Southeast Missouri, 2005 Larry Shipp vs. Samford, 2006 Brock McCoin vs. Southeast Missouri, 2014 Cody Matthews vs. Murray State, 2012 Walter Hill vs. Eastern Illinois, 1996 Jack Kelley vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1980 Larry Shipp vs. Tennessee State, 2005 Tim Benford vs. Murray State, 2011 Derek Lee vs. Eastern Illinois, 2001 Derek Lee vs. Jacksonville State, 2001 Craig Rolle vs. Murray State, 1976 Tim Benford vs. Jacksonville State, 2010 Craig Rolle vs. Nicholls State, 1978

112 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 102 101 100

Derek White vs. UT Martin, 2004 Marshall Hale vs. Morehead State, 1990 Craig Rolle vs. Western Kentucky, 1976 Kendall Taylor vs. Western Kentucky, 1981 Walter Hill vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1997 Sam Brooks vs. Morehead State, 1990 Bubba Griffin vs. Austin Peay, 1981 Craig Rolle vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1978 Marshall Hale vs. Morehead State, 1989 Anton Thomison vs. Chattanooga, 2002 Jack Kelley vs. Middle Tennessee, 1980 Larry Hamrick vs. Austin Peay, 1984 Anton Thomison vs. Southeast Missouri, 2001 Stevland Sills vs. Murray State, 2000 Nate Hooks vs. Austin Peay, 1986 David Hudson vs. Morehead State, 1967 Walter Hill vs. Tennessee State, 1997 Jack Kelley vs. NE Missouri, 1980 Trey Bonner vs. Jacksonville State, 2004 Derek Lee vs. Memphis, 2003 Gerald Bentley vs. Austin Peay, 1995 Gerald Bentley vs. Murray State, 1995 Harry Abofs vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1968 Dontey Gay vs. Southeast Missouri, 2011 Kenneth Gilstrap vs. Tulsa, 1986 Larry Shipp vs. Murray State, 2005 Steve Harris vs. Illinois State, 1993 Marshall Hale vs. Western Kentucky, 1990 Sammy Scott vs. Chattanooga, 1965

All players with 100-yard games Tim Benford Larry Shipp Craig Rolle Derek Lee Jack Kelley Marshall Hale Ken Gilstrap Cody Matthews 15 players including Brock McCoin

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DA’RICK ROGERS

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200-yard all-purpose yardage games 312 303 301 299 294 291 282 278 264 262 260 255 249 247 237 232 230 229 225 224 220 219 218 217 216 216 215 207 206 204 203 201 200 200

Larry Schreiber vs. NW Louisiana, 1969 Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rick Rogers vs. Southeast Missouri, 2012 Larry Shipp vs. Samford, 2007 Larry Schreiber vs. Western Kentucky, 1969 Larry Shipp vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2007 Ladarius Vanlier vs. Murray State, 2012 Michael Penix vs. Southeast Missouri, 1993 Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee, 1967 Ladarius Vanlier vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2014 Travis Rogers vs. Western Carolina, 2000 Kenneth Gilstrap vs. Morehead State, 1987 Lorenza Rivers vs. Abilene Christian, 1987 Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1994 Nick Solomon vs. Eastern Illinois, 2000 Dontey Gay vs. Southeast Missouri, 2011 Lorenza Rivers vs. Youngstown State, 1987 Trey Bonner vs. Chattanooga, 2004 Willie Queen vs. Tennessee State, 1994 Gerald Bentley vs. Marshall, 1995 Lorenza Rivers vs. Murray State, 1987 Michael Penix vs. Morehead State, 1995 Henry Sailes vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2010 Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1969 Larry Schreiber vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1969 Larry Schreiber vs. Murray State, 1967 Derek White vs. UT Martin, 2004 Gerald Bentley vs. Austin Peay, 1995 Craig Rolle vs. Western Kentucky, 1976 Larry Shipp vs. Cumberland, 2007 Derek White vs. Murray State, 2003 Larry Schreiber vs. Middle Tennessee, 1968 Lorenza Rivers vs. Youngstown State, 1985 Lorenza Rivers vs. Morehead State, 1987 Larry Schreiber vs. Chattanooga, 1969 Marshall Hale vs. Tennessee State, 1990 Larry Schreiber vs. Austin Peay, 1968 Reggie Bazel vs. Austin Peay, 1982 Ladarius Vanlier vs. Indiana State, 2014

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Larry Schreiber, RB Lorenza Rivers, RB Ladarius Vanlier, RB Larry Shipp, WR Michael Penix, TB Gerald Bentley, WR Derek White, TB Dontey Gay, RB

9 5 3 3 3 2 2 1

LARRY SCHREIBER

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OVC honors OVC PLAYER OF THE YEAR

OVC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

1969 1971 1972 1998 2000 2011

2006 2008

Larry Schreiber (Offensive) Jim Youngblood (Defensive) Jim Youngblood (Defensive) Branon Vaughn (Defensive) Chad Evitts (Defensive) Tim Benford (Offensive)

Lee Sweeney, QB Tim Benford, WR

FIRST TEAM ALL-OVC 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

Flavious Smith, E Flavious Smith, E Tom Fann, T Eddie Scott, E James Passions, T Marshall Taylor, E James Passions, T Ted Schwanger, B Bill Stogner, T Don Simonic, T Doug Caldwell, B Darrell Ferguson, T Ken Wright, B Rudy Schmittou, B Tommy Hackler, E Gordon Mason, QB W.J. Shumaker, B Ralph Broyles, HB Tommy Hackler, E Gordon Mason, QB Ray Thomas, T Lowell Smith, C Ken Fults, FB Ralph McMillan, G Rudy Schmittou, E Dave Baxter, T Jim Schaeffer, E Bryan Draper, C Ron Reeves, FB Bob Borkowski, G Bryan Draper, C Jim Whaley, DB Steve Dillard, G Bill Holloway, C Bill Hull, DT Larry Schreiber, RB Bill McPherson, E Larry Schreiber, RB J.R. Mulvihill, DB

1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978

Larry Schreiber, RB Bill Swaggerty, OT Jeff Axel, FB John Chuy, G Mike Defino, OT John Matlock, DE Jim Youngblood, LB Jeff Axel, FB Allen Byrd, OT Howard Cochran, G Jim Dorsey, C John Fitzpatrick, DB Butch Gentry, K Elois Grooms, DE Mike Hennigan, LB Jim Youngblood, LB Mike Defino, OT Elois Grooms, DE Dana Winningham, LB Ed Burns, OT Murray Cunningham, PK Gary Perdue, QB Tony Plavich, DT Howard Stidham, LB Ed Burns, OT Joe Jachimowicz, DT Craig Rolle, WR Johnny Tucker, DB Wayne Anderson, K Greg Bauer, CB Cecil Fore, RB Lance House, OT Dean Ratledge, DE Craig Rolle, WR Joe Ware, TE Wayne Anderson, K Steve Davis, P Ken Dew, OT

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1985 1987 1989 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999

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Cecil Fore, RB Craig Rolle, WR Steve Davis, P Ken Dew, OT Fred Rockymore, OG Wayne Anderson, K Brad Millice, TE Billy Blaylock, DB Scott Meadows, P Willie Thompson, DB Jimmy Isom, FS Ken Gilstrap, WR Thomas Squires, LB Lorenza Rivers, RB Felix Parham, DB Ryan Weeks, PK Jerry Jared, C Maurice Draine, LB Mike Stewart, CB Mike Jones, QB Shane Queen, DE Chris Reid, OG Craig Long, DT Maurice Draine, LB Chris Reid, OG Tracy Russell, C Brian Pankey, DT Gerald Bentley, WR Scott Trent, TE Sammy Sanders, LB Branon Vaughn, DE Branon Vaughn, DE Josh Harris, DL Joshua Symonette, DB Andy Dorsey, P Branon Vaughn, DE Chad Evitts, LB Joshua Symonette, DB

2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Wes Gallagher, OT David Collett, PK Joey Bishop, OC D.J. Bleisath, DL Chad Evitts, LB Troy Grant, CB Andrew McGraw, OL Joey Bishop, OC D.J. Bleisath, DE Jameel Brown, DB D.J. Bleisath, DL Burt Shurette, OG Daniel Wentzel, LB Larry Shipp, WR Larry Shipp, WR Geoffrey Woods, DT Larry Shipp, WR/RS Maurice Smith, DB Tim Benford, WR Tim Benford, WR Tim Benford, WR Scott Schweitzer, OG Marcus Edwards, DL Richmond Tooley, DB Chad Zinchini, P Wesley Sherrill, OL Chad Zinchini, P Marty Jones, FS Traâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Darius Goff, LB Ladarius Vanlier, KR/PR

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OVC honors SECOND TEAM ALL-OVC 1965 1971 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Jerry Cantrell, LB Jim Waddell, QB Jim Bishop, TE John Webb, FB Marlon Placide, LB Gerald Dossett, LB Tracy Graham, P Daniel Gipson, PK Ricky Sanders, DL Shane Queen, DL Maurice Draine, LB Shane Queen, DL Tracy Russell, OC Michael Penix, RB Tracy Russell, OC Michael Penix, RB Brian Pankey, DL Scott Trent, TE Michael Penix, RB Kevin Jackson, DL Chris Reid, OC Michael Penix, RB Robert Taylor, DB Mike Lytle, OL Gary McVicar, DL Wes Gallagher, OL Walter Hill, WR Josh Symonette,, DB Wes Gallagher, OL Mark Williams, OL David Collett, PK

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Eddie Arnell, DL Jerry Turner, DL Chad Evitts, LB Mark Williams, OL Jerry Turner, DL Troy Grant, DB David Collett, PK Andy Dorsey, P Grant Swallows, QB Derek Lee, WR David Collett, PK Daniel Wentzel, LB John Ruff, DL Jason Ballard, RB Frank Omiyale, LT Brett Vavra, LB Brandon Fields, DB Josh Foster, K John Jackson, DL Shaun Sherrill, OG Lee Sweeney, QB John Jackson, DL Geoffrey Woods, DL Scott Eller, OG Maurice Smith, DB Slade Adams, OL Justin Hilliard, DL Dontey Gay, RB Travis Adkins, DL Will Johnson, DB Nick Campbell, P

2012 2013 2014 2015

Ladarius Vanlier, RET Tra’Darius Goff, LB Malcolm Mitchell, DL Marty Jones, DB Austin Tallant, SS Jonathan King, P Ladarius Vanlier, RS Maleek Hall, CB Brock McCoin, WR/QB Charles Mouton, OG

OVC ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014

Cameron Kirnes, RB Greg Rolfes, LB Maurice Smith, DB Lee Sweeney, QB Henry Sailes, RB/RS Tim Benford, WR Slade Adams, OG Caleb Mitchell, DB Jocques Crawford, RB Austin Tallant, DB Da’Rick Rogers, WR Ladarus Vanlier, RET/RB Chad Zinchini, P Jonathan King, P Brock McCoin, W

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Team awards GOLDEN EAGLE/TECH PRIDE AWARD Presented to the player who best exemplifies the “Pride” in Tech Pride:

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

James Coney, WR Jimmy Isom, FS Sam Brooks, WR John Webb, FB Sam Brooks, WR Shane Queen, DE

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Mike Stewart, CB Maurice Draine, LB Willie Queen, TB Chris Madewell, FB Robert Taylor, CB Andre Caballero, QB Brad Taylor, TE T.J. Christian, FB Jeff Hunnicutt, LB

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

D.J. Bleisath, DE D.J. Bleisath, DE Burt Shurette, OC Danny Wentzel, LB Anton Thomison, WR Brett Vavra, LB John Jackson, DL Anthony Ash, TB Larry Shipp, WR/RS

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Derrian Waters, RB Derrian Waters, RB/LB Kelechi Ordu, LB Corey Watson, LB Taylor Hennigan, DB Seth McDonald, LB Marty Jones, FS

SONNY ALLEN LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented to the most inspirational member of the team:

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Kevin Sharpe, DE Bruce Hatfield, LB Jon Barksdale, DE Gerald Dossett, LB Jerry Jared, C Travis Wilson, DT

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Ricky Sanders, DT Marrio Thomas, LB Maurice Draine, LB Tracy Russell, C Michael Penix, TB Adam Wright, DT Josh Symonette, ROV Branon Vaughn, DE Josh Harris, DT

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Branon Vaughn, DE Nick Solomon, TB Grant Swallows, QB Ben Mebane, LB Burt Shurette, OG Tommy Harrison, LB Shaun Sherrill, OL Anthony Ash, TB Brandon Barnes, OT

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Scott Eller, OL Taron Ryce, DB Tre Lamb, QB Tre Lamb, QB Matt Moran, LB James Normand, OL Austin Tallant, SS

Marshall Hale, WR Shane Queen, DE Mike Jones, QB Michael Penix, TB Michael Penix, TB Robert Taylor, CB Jeff Norman, LB Branon Vaughn, DE Branon Vaughn, DE

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Chad Evitts, LB Grant Swallows, QB D.J. Bleisath, DL Derek Lee, WR Jason Ballard, RB Perry Kyles, CB Larry Shipp, WR Larry Shipp, WR Larry Shipp, WE

2008 2009 2010 2011

Lee Sweeney, QB Henry Sailes, RB Lee Sweney, QB Tim Benford, WE Dontey Gay, RB

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Brendon Fisher, DL Cass Barnes, QB Zack Ziegler, RB Jordan Adams, LS Blake Adams, LB Ben Viaene, LS Stephen Bush, RB

HEADLINER AWARD Presented to the player most exciting to cover and accessible by the media:

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Nate Hooks, WR Lorenza Rivers, RB Sam Brooks, WR Thomas DeBow, QB Bert Browne, QB

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

2012 2013 2014 2015

Tre Lamb, QB Marty Jones, FS Marty Jones, FS

TEAM PLAYER/UNSUNG HERO AWARD Presented to the non-starter, redshirt or player who doesn’t receive many headlines, yet has made a major contribution to the team through daily effort:

1986 1987 1988 1989

Eddie Hayward, RB Mike Thornton, DB Terry Goodloe, WR James Hird, FB John Webb, FB

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Mark Wattenbarger, TE Jerry Boyd, DB Norman Drake, DE Gerald Bentley, WR Troy Petersen, LB Willie Queen, TB Gerald Bentley, WR David Clem, C Al Bohannon, DE T.J. Christian, FB Sant. McKeever, FS

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Zach Reed, DL Tommy McDaniel, FS Tony Gomez, DT Marcus Stone, DL Tommy Harrison, LB Drew Hixon, WR Curt Williams, S Curt Williams, S Curt Williams, S Curt Williams, FB Derrian Waters

Taylor Askew, DE Corey Watson, DB Ben Davis, OL Corey Watson, DB Brett Dillard, OL

2013 2014 2015

James Normand, OL Steve Wilson, WR Cody Matthews, WR Patrick Prewitt, S

ACADEMIC AWARD Presented to the player with the highest cumulative GPA:

2007 2008

John Jackson, DT Bradley Thompson, DE

2009 2010 2011 2012

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Team awards OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2009 2010 2011 2012

Tim Benford, WR Jocques Crawford, RB Tre Lamb, QB Tre Lamb, QB

2013 2014 2015

Darian Stone, QB Darian Stone, QB Brock McCoin, W

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2009 2010 2011

Dustin Dillehay, DB Dustin Dillehay, DB Kelechi Ordu, LB Corey Watson, LB

2012 2013 2014 2015

Howard Griffin, LB Tra’Darius Goff, LB Austin Tallant, SS

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2009 2010 2011 2012

Josh Paz, DB Henry Sailes, WR/RS Nick Campbell, P/HO Chad Zinchini, P

2013 2014 2015

Chad Zinchini, P Ladarius Vanlier, RS

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS 2010 Slade Adams, OG, O-Line Justin Hilliart, DT, D-line 2011 Jamere Hogue, DL, D-line Scott Schweitzer, OG, O-line Jake McIntosh, LB, linebacker Dontey Gay, RB, offensive back Richmond Tooey, DB, Tony Stone Bumble Bee Tim Benford, WR, receiver 2012 Michael Baker, offensive line Da’Rick Rogers, WR, receiver

2013 2014

Cody Matthews, WR, receiver Tra’Darius Goff, LB, linebacker Zach Ziegler, WR, receiver Bud Golden, RB, offensive back Stephen Bush, RB, offensive back Tra’Darius Goff, LB, linebacker Cody Matthews, WR, receiver Ladarius Vanlier, RB, offensive back Jay Rudwall, LB, linebacker Jibrin Linge, OC, offensive line

Kevin Robinson-White, DE, defensive line

2015

OVC STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS The following players led the league in the following categories:

Total Offense 1956 Bill Robinson (800) 1959 Gordon Mason (1,098) 2006 Lee Sweeney (2,276) All-Purpose Yardage 2007 Larry Shipp (1,887) Passing 1959 1960 1993 2006

Gordon Mason (903) Gordon Mason (878) Mike Jones (2,000) Lee Sweeney (2,292)

Rushing 1957 Kenneth Wright (684) 1959 W.J. Shumaker (874) 1963 Ron Reeves (555) 1968 Larry Schreiber (1,251) 1969 Larry Schreiber (1,522) 2000 Travis Rogers (809)

Receiving 1959 Tommy Hackler (30/522) 1960 Tommy Hackler (37/508) 1963 Bobby Haile (32/436) 1976 Craig Rolle (38/990) 1978 Craig Rolle (53/878) 2006 Larry Shipp (51/799) 2011 Tim Benford (65/923) Scoring 1959 W.J. Shumaker (60) 1969 Larry Schreiber (78) 1972 Butch Gentry (60) 1975 Murray Cunningham (67) 1977 Wayne Anderson (57) 2007 Larry Shipp (90) Interceptions 1972 John Fitzpatrick (12) 1976 Johnny Tucker (10) 1987 Jimmy Isom (5) 1989 Felix Parham (5) 1994 Robert Taylor (5)

1996

Robert Taylor (9)

Punting 1954 Jack Van Hooser (31.6) 1978 Steve Davis (40.5) 1979 Steve Davis (42.5) 1987 Tracy Graham (40.2) 1989 Tracy Graham (40.2) 1998 Andy Dorsey (41.9) 2012 Chad Zinchini (44.8) 2013 Chad Zinchini (45.9) 2014 Jonathan King (41.5) Punt Returns 2007 Bryon Ottrix (11.5) 2014 Ladarius Vanlier (14.4) Kick Returns 2014 Ladarius Vanlier (23.5)

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Robert Hill Johnson Award Wide receiver/quarterback Brock McCoin was named the recipient of the 2015 Robert Hill Johnson Award. Robert Hill Johnson, a native of Sparta, Tenn., was a student and assistant football coach at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute when he was killed in an auto accident on January 14, 1952, at the age of 22. The son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Johnson, he attended White County High School and was a standout in football for one year. He then transferred to The Baylor School in Chattanooga where he earned three football letters. He enrolled at the University of Alabama, but a shoulder injury ended his playing career. In the fall of 1951 Johnson became a student at TPI, where he also coached offensive and defensive ends. After just one season at TPI, Johnson was killed instantly when his car crashed into a concrete bridge railing at Cripple Creek, about seven miles east of Murfreesboro, on U.S. Highway 70. The Jan. 25, 1952, edition of the Tennessee Tech Oracle said Johnson “exemplified all that is fine and good in the great game of football,” and urged that the university do something to honor his memory. Since then, Tech’s highest football honor has been called the Robert Hill Johnson Award. It is presented annually to the player who makes the largest contribution to Tech during the season and is selected by members of the football team. The first winner, based on his play during the 1951 season under Coach Johnson, was end Flavious Smith, now in the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame. Among the other winners of the award have been all-Americans Tommy Hackler, Jim Youngblood, Larry Schreiber, Robert Taylor and Chad Evitts. In 2007, Larry Shipp captured a share of the award for the third consecutive year. Schreiber captured the honor in 1967, 1968 and 1969. 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968

Flavious Smith, E Tom Fann, T Ken Broyles, HB James Passions, T Johnny Clark, RB William Robinson, QB Kenneth Wright, FB Richard Mann, QB W.J. Shumaker, HB Tommy Hackler, E Lowell Smith, C Jackie Corbin, HB Jim Ragland, QB Bob Borkowski, OG Ron Reeves, FB Sherold Walker, T Larry Schreiber, RB Larry Schreiber, RB

1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

Larry Schreiber, RB John Tanner, LB Jim Waddell, QB Jim Youngblood, LB Dana Winningham, LB Elois Grooms, DE Ronnie Fain, DE Joe Jachimowicz, DT Lamar Mike, RB and Mark Shrum, LB Craig Rolle, WR Steve Davis, P Wayne Anderson, K Brad Millice, TE Billy Blaylock, DB Danny Templin, OT

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

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Jeff Daughtry, LB Barry Wilmore, LB Nate Hooks, WR Lorenza Rivers, RB Mike Thornton, ROV Fred Edgington, LB John Webb, FB Ricky Sanders, DT Marrio Thomas, LB Maurice Draine, LB Brian Pankey, DT Michael Penix, TB Robert Taylor, CB Sammy Sanders, LB Josh Harris, DL Branon Vaughn, DL

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Chad Evitts, LB Grant Swallows, QB Daniel Wentzel, LB Jason Ballard, RB Tommy Harrison, LB Larry Shipp, WR Anthony Ash, RB and Larry Shipp, WR Larry Shipp, WR and Derek White, RB Tim Benford, WR Lee Sweeney, QB Tim Benford, WR Tim Benford, WR Tre Lamb, QB Jordan Johnson, DT Darian Stone, QB Brock McCoin, WR/QB

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Athletic director’s honor roll Listed below are members of the Golden Eagle football team who have been named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll at least one semester. To achieve the Honor Roll, a student-athlete must earn at least a 3.0 GPA for the semester. The numbers in parenthesis indicate the total number of semesters that each player has been named. The Athletic Director’s Honor Roll was established in 1989. Cy Ables (2) Blake Adams (3) James Adams Jordan Adams (2) Slade Adams Chris Abrams (2) Anthony Akers (2) James Akers (3) Alfonso Alexander (3) Hayden Alexander Andrew Alford Aveory Allen (2) Colin Allen (5) James Allen Sammie Allen (2) Chris Anderson William Andrews Radir Annoor (8) Christopher Ariks John Arnold (5) Jason Arrington (2) Anthony Ash (7) Taylor Askew (8) Tim Atcher (2) Colton Baker (3) Joey Bailey (1) Kyle Bailey (1) Dontrell Baines Dominick Baker Michael Baker (3) Justin Banks Keith Baldwin (4) Jason Ballard Matthew Barker (2) Mike Barnard (2) Brandon Barnes (2) Billy Bates (8) Randy Beaman (4) Aaron Beckwith (2) Ronquez Beech (4) Hunter Beedle (2) Colton Belew Eric Belew Tim Benford (3) Gerald Bentley (2) Kyle Berglund (9) Joe Biache Brant Billen Joey Bishop (4) Scott Blankenship D.J. Bleisath (5) Bobby Blevins (2) Al Bohannon (2) Oscar Bonds (1) Gevar Bonham (1) Trey Bonner (1)

Jon Borum (4) Justin Borum (6) Brady Bose Michael Bowen Jerry Boyd Stepfon Boyd-Davis (2) Gary Boykin Jason Brewington Robert Bright Lee Brock Robert Hill Bronson Sam Brooks Chris Brown (3) Colby Brown DeJuan Brown Greg Brown Matthew Brown (5) Steven Brown (2) Brandon Bruce (2) Chad Brummitt (2) Jeff Bryant (3) Matt Buckner (2) Trey Burks (2) Michael Burton (6) Nathan Bush (2) Stephen Bush (9) Zach Bush Matthew Butler Scott Butler Jacob Buttram William Byrge Andre Caballero (4) Marc Campbell Nick Campbell (5) Tommy Campbell Anthony Carano (2) Peter Carlson (5) Jordan Carroll (2) Dorin Carter (1) Kelvin Carter K.J. Carter Ryan Casey Kevin Casler (6) Charles Cassidy (5) Krys Cates Brett Cavender (2) Corey Chamblin Rusty Chapman (5) William Chatmon (3) Bradley Cheatham (5) Matt Childs Matt Christian (3) T.J. Christian (8) David Clem David Clepper Charles Cline (2)

Tyler Coen (2) Raymond Coleman (2) Tim Collins (2) Robert Craft (4) Ethan Crum (2) Carter Crutchfield (2) Chris Cummings (2) Alvin Davie Ben Davis (6) Brian Davis (3) C.J. Davis Jared Davis (6) David Daughtery Corey DeBoe (4) Brett Dillard (8) William Dillard (2) Dustin Dillehay (6) John Dockery (2) Tim Donegan (2) Demario Donnell (2) Andy Dorsey (8) Myles Douglas Norman Drake Blade Durbin Bryan Duncan Leslie Dunford Travis Dungee Curtis Dunn (8) Heath Dyer Kevin Eakes Collin Earnhardt Fred Edgington (3) Senquay Eichelberger Scott Eller Carl Ellis Jason Eskridge Aaron Evans Dwight Evans (2) Jacob Evans (2) James Evans (1) J.P. Evans (2) Marc Evans (10) Robert Evans (2) Ty Fields (2) Brendon Fisher (5) Jamie Fitzpatrick (3) Nick Fletcher Taylor Fletcher Cody Forbes (6) Scott Ford (3) Tim Ford (2) Johnathan Forrest Aaron Foster Jason Foster (4)

Josh Foster (5) Kewon Foster (2) Tony Fragale Beau Fullerton (2) Lowell Furlow Robert Gaines Wes Gallagher (10) Greg Gallatin Neil Gannaway (8) Brandon Garner Michael Gatson (2) Dontey Gay (2) Loftin Gerberding (3) Tra’Darius Goff Julian Goins Bud Golden Tony Gomez Nick Goodwin Tracy Graham (4) James Grantham (2) Kevin Graves Derrick Gray Jason Green (2) Howard Griffin Arkee Grooms John Guice Maleek Hall (2) Matt Hamby (3) James Hampton Brian Hamrick Troy Hangen Jason Hardy (2) Gerel Harlan (2) Brandon Harris Chris Harris (7) Josh Harris Maurice Harris Tommy Harrison Kyron Hart (2) Alec Haston (3) Robert Hazelwood Bruce Heady John Hendrix Jahi Henly (2) Michael Henningan (2) Taylor Hennigan (8) Austin Hicks (2) Jason Hiett (2) John Hiett (3) Andrew Higgins (3) Justin Hilliard (5) Alan Hire (2) Spencer Hissam (4) Nick Hodges (4)

Jamere Hogue Jordan Holbrook (4) Jacob Hoot (4) Jamere Houge Jared Houston Kip Hubbert (2) John Ross Hudson (3) Kevin Huggins (2) William Hughes James Huguely (2) Greg Hunnicut (2) Jeff Hunnicut (4) Adam Hunter (2) Jimmy Hull (2) Justin Ivory (1) Cooper Jackson Daniel Jackson John Jackson (7) Carlos James (4) Ty Jobe Andy Johnson (8) Brian Johnson James Johnson Jordan Johnson (2) Nate Johnson (2) Will Johnson (1) Zach Johnson (1) Ben Jones (1) Corey Jones (3) John Jones (2) Malcolm Jones (2) Martin Jones (6) Marty Jones (5) Seth Jones Charles Karlovsky (2) Danny Kava (3) Bryan Kaylor (2) Travis Keeton (2) Nick Kelly (4) Ryan Kelly (6) Jerry King (7) Jonathan King (1) Virgil Kirkland (2) Jake Kiser (4) Reggie Knighten (2) Justin Kraemer (2) Bob Kyslinger Trey Lamb (5) William Lamberth (4) Tory Lane Antonio Lansdon (2) Jimmy Laughlin (4) Jim Ledford (5) Derek Lee Jason Lennartz (5) Stephen Lillard (2)

Leon Lindsey Jibrin Linge Ted Lockerby (6) Matt Lollar (7) Joseph London (2) D’Juan Love (2) Allen Lovelace (2) Daniel Lovette Fred Lowery (2) Blake Luevano (3) Blake Lynn (2) Mike Lytle (4) Chris Madewell Nick Madonia Jon Mahan (8) Conor Maitland (2) Robin Maitland Corey Malone Cory Malone (6) Zach Malone (5) Matt Martin (2) Thomas Martin (1) Brent Masingale Andrew Mathis Cody Matthews (9) Tommie McBride (2) Trey McCalla Brannon McCoin (3) Brock McCoin (2) Deosha McColley (3) Conner McChurch Tommy McDaniel (6) Tevin McDermott (3) Cory McDonald (8) Jeremy McDonald Seth McDonald (9) Chris McElderry Andrew McGraw (5) Jake McIntosh (2) Dewayne McIntyre (2) Santravius McKeever Chris McKinley (3) Isaiah McKinney (3) David McMahan (4) Daniel McMillin Cody McMurtry (2) Brent McNeal (4) Gary McVicar Jon Mebane Craig Melton (9) Matthew Mercy (2) David Mikel (2) Corbin Miles (2) Dedrick Miley Daniel Miller Michael Miller

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Athletic director’s honor roll Samuel Miller (2) Caleb Mitchell (5) Malik Mitchell Malcolm Mitchell Nicholas Mittel Dan Money (2) John Montgomery Tony Montiel Bryan Moore Lamar Moore (9) Jeff Moran (4) Matthew Moran Josh Morgan (7) Ryan Muench (4) Chris Mullins Chip Nanney Jonathan Nash (3) Chandler Nelson (2) Jim Nelson Marc Nelson (5) Sherman Nolen (2) Jeff Norman (3) Elliot Normand (5) James Normand (6) Adam November (8) Adam Nunley (2) Ryan Ogletree Midoho Okpokowuruk (3) Kelechi Ordu (6) Justin O’Toole Bryon Ottrix (2) Tamario Padgett Christian Padrnos (2) Doug Page Brian Pankey Price Patrick (2) Marcus Patton Riley Patton (2) Jonathan Paz (3) Josh Paz (5) Burlin Peace Michael Peeples (6) Anthony Pelham (2) Josh Perez (2) Brad Perry (5)

Trey Perry (8) Rasohn Perry (2) Troy Peterson (3) Jamie Pettit (3) Daniel Pierce Taylor Plemons Josh Poplar (4) Shaun Potter Patrick Prewitt (7) Colby Prichard Wayne Pruett Xavier Purdy Glen Puryear Justin Qualls (2) Shane Queen (4) Ted Quinn Trey Ralph Marcie Ramsey J.T. Rankin (8) Corey Rathbone (5) John Raulston (2) Jamison Real Corey Reed (2) Preston Reed Zach Reed (4) Jason Reel John Reeves Randall Reeves (6) Chris Reid (5) Harrison Reid Kyle Rivers (4) Richard Roark Casey Roberts Jon Roberts Joe Robertson (3) Antonio Robinson Kevin Robinson-White (1) Mike Rogers (2) Travis Rogers Zane Rogers Terrell Rollins (6) Mark Romero Jordan Roundtree (1) Jay Rudwall (4) Dakota Rushing

Tracy Russell (4) Charles Rutledge (2) Zach Salada (6) Darren Sanders (2) David Satterfield Brent Sayles (2) Andrew Saylors Tedarrell Scott Scott Schweitzer Charlie Scott (1) Charlie Seivers (6) Billy Shackelford Keith Shackleford Yusuf Sharif (7) Zach Sharp (4) Austin Sherman Shaun Sherrill Wes Sherrill (3) Larry Shipp Burt Shurette (5) Shawn Sickler Ron Sidler (2) Robbie Sills Stevland Sills (4) Reggie Simmons (4) Craig Simonton (5) Tim Singleton Matt Sitton Mark Skiles (3) Jacob Sluder (4) Calvin Smith Jordan Smith (8) Josh Smith (5) Kevin Smith (2) Matthew Smith (4) William Smith Blake Smotherman Chris Smotherman Matt Solima (3) Nick Solomon (8) John Sons (2) Josh Sons (5) Steve Souder (2) Conor Sparkman (7) Hunter Spencer

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Cody Spivey (3) Charlie Stevens (4) William Stevens (6) Craig Stewart Sage Stockton (3) Darian Stone (4) Demond Stone (3) Marcus Stone Chris Stubbs Jerime Studer (6) Dylan Sullivan Grant Swallows (11) Lee Sweeney (2) Andrew Swicegood (2) Keith Swift Joshua Symonette (2) Austin Tallant (3) Brad Taylor (5) Deon Taylor (2) Derrick Taylor James Taylor Peter Taylor (4) Robert Taylor (3) Gabe Teeple (7) Joseph Teeter Parker Teeter (4) Gage Terry (1) Kevin Thomas Marrio Thomas (2) Anton Thomison Bradley Thompson (8) James Thompson Trent Thompson (2) Ryan Tilghman (5) Michael Tomlinson Andrew Tompkins (2) Richmond Tooley Kedrick Towles (2) Scott Trent (5) Greg Triplett (7) Jerry Turner (2) Adam Urbano Tyler Vaden Justin Vann Brett Vavra (8)

Benjamin Viaene (3) Gabe Villarreal (3) Nick Vinson Paul Wade Rob Walters Jake Warwick Brandon Waters (7) Derrian Waters (4) Corey Watson (7) Demetris Watson (3) Mark Wattenbarger (5) George Weaver John Webb (2) Cory Webber (3) Ryan Weeks (2) Bryson Welch Daniel Wentzel (3) Kayson Wharton Luke White Nick White (4) Tyler Whitlock Cedric Wilkerson Logan Wilks (4) Curt Williams (3) Jacques Williams (2) Mark Williams (5) Josh Wilson Steve Wilson (2) James Witt Jason Wolf Adam Wood (2) Britton Woodall David Woodall (3) Luke Woodason (4) Geoffrey Woods (2) Adam Wright (6) Bryant Wyatt Nate Xanders (7) Stephen York (3) Tyler York (2) Clint Zierke Chad Zinchini

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Retired jerseys

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LARRY SCHREIBER Running back Larry Schreiber was an Associated Press all-America selection in 1969, three-times named all-OVC, and was selected the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year as a senior. He won Tech’s prestigious Robert Hill Johnson Award three times and is still the all-time leader in total offense and rushing in Golden Eagle history. He had three 1,000-yard rushing seasons, then went on to a professional career in the National Football League with the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears. He’s a member of the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame.

JIM YOUNGBLOOD Linebacker Jim Youngblood was a two-time all-America, two-time all-OVC selection, and was twice named the league’s Player of the Year on defense. He holds the Tech record for career tackles and was the Robert Hill Johnson Award winner in 1972. Jim played 12 years in the NFL with the L.A. Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins. He is a member of the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame as well as the College Football Hall of Fame.

ELOIS GROOMS Defensive end Elois Grooms was named first-team all-America in 1974 and was twice named to the all-OVC squad. He was also the recipient of the 1974 Robert Hill Johnson Award, before embarking on a successful professional career that spanned more than a decade with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and St. Louis Cardinals. Elois is a member of the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame.

JIM YOUNGBLOOD

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All-Americans Tech has had 30 players named All-America a total of 55times by the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp (WC),The Football News (FN), Kodak (K), The Sports Network (TSN), Don Hansen's Football Gazette (DHFG), Phil Steeleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Football (PS), Teamlink.com (TLC) and Beyond Sports Network (BSN):

1939 1939 1952 1959 1960 1961 1969 1971 1972 1974 1976 1979 1980 1987 1989 1996 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2004 2004 2007 2010 2011 2011 2012 2013 2014

Holmes Neal, T (AP) Creed McClure, G (AP) Tom Fann, T (AP) Tommy Hackler, E (AP) Tommy Hackler, E (AP) Dave Baxter, T (AP) Larry Schreiber, RB (AP) Jim Youngblood, LB (AP/AFCA) Jim Youngblood, LB (AP/AFCA) Elois Grooms, DE (AFCA) Ed Burns, OT (AP/AFCA) Steve Davis, P (FN) Wayne Anderson, PK (AFCA) Thomas Squires, LB (FN) Ryan Weeks, PK (AP/K/TSN) Robert Taylor, CB (AP/WC/TSN) Branon Vaughn, DE (TSN/DHFG) Branon Vaughn, DE (TLC) David Collett, PK (TLC/AP) Wes Gallagher, OG (AP) Joshua Symonette, DB (AP/TLC) Joey Bishop, OC (DHFG) D.J. Bleisath, DE (DHFG) Chad Evitts, LB (DHFG/AP/TSN) Troy Grant, DB (DHFG) Andrew McGraw, OG (DHFG) Joey Bishop, OC (DHFG) D.J. Bleisath, DE (AP/TSN/DHFG/WC) Frank Omiyale, OT (DHFG) Brandon Shelby, DB (DHFG) Larry Shipp, WR/RS (AP/TSN) Tim Benford (TSN/PS) Scott Schweitzer (AP, TSN) Tim Benford (PS/TSN) Chad Zinchini (CSM) Chad Zinchini (CSM/BSN) Ladarius Vanlier (BSN)

LADARIUS VANLIER

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All-Americans

Holmes Neal - Neal was one of two Golden Eagle players to earn All-America honors in 1939, becoming the program’s first to earn the distinction. Neal played tackle on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Creed McClure - McClure joined Holmes Neal as the first Golden Eagle players to earn All-America honors, receiving the recognition as a guard during the 1939 season. They helped coach Putty Overall’s team to a 6-3-1 record.

Tom Fann - Fann was a two-way tackle for coach Putty Overall, and earned All-America honors in Tech’s OVC Championship season in 1952, helping the Golden Eagles post a 9-2 overall record and advance to the Tangerine bowl.

Tommy Hackler - Hackler was Tech’s first two-time All-American, winning honors in 1959 and 1960 as he led coach Wilburn Tucker’s team to back-toback OVC titles. He was a sure-handed, fleet-footed wide receiver.

Dave Baxter - Baxter anchored the offensive and defensive lines as a two-way tackle for the 1961 OVC Championship team under coach Wilburn Tucker.

Larry Schreiber - Schreiber received Associated Press All-America honors in 1969, the first to win the honor under coach Don Wade. Schreiber set school records with 1,522 rushing yards and 78 points scored.

Jim Youngblood - A future College Football Hall of Fame inductee and NFL Pro Bowler, Youngblood was twice voted All-America by both the Associated Press and the American Football Coaches Association, the first to be selected by two organizations.

Elois Grooms - Grooms was a 1974 All-America pick by the American Football Coaches Association. He set the school record with five quarterback sacks in Tech’s win over Murray State that season. He also went on to a successful career in the NFL.

Ed Burns - Burns was such a standout as an offensive tackle that both the Associated Press and the American Football Coaches Association named him All-America in 1976. He is also in the Tech Sports Hall of Fame.

Steve Davis - The league’s top punter, Davis was tabbed All-American in 1976 by The Football News. He set a school record for most yards punting which still stands today, and was the first of a long line of great TTU punters.

Wayne Anderson - A future TTU Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Anderson earned All-America honors in 1980 from the American Football Coaches Association. He set the school record with 11 consecutive field goals.

Thomas Squires - Squires was chosen by The Football News after his 136-tackle effort at linebacker in 1987. He was the leader on a team that went from 0-10 in 1986 to a 5-6 mark under coach Jim Ragland.

Ryan Weeks - Weeks earned All-American nods from all three organizations in 1989 (AP, Kodak and The Sporting News). His 65 points was the second-most by a Tech kicker in a season. He was inducted into the TTU Hall of Fame.

Robert Taylor - Taylor was the first All-American under coach Mike Hennigan, earning the award from AP, Walter Cap and The Sporting News in 1996. He led Tech and the OVC with nine interceptions.

Brandon Shelby- Shelby led Tech in interceptions in both 2003 and 2004, including five as a senior, and was rewarded with All-America distinction by The Football Gazette.

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All-Americans

Branon Vaughn - Vaughn earned All-America honors in both 1998 and 1999. He was a three-time first-team all-OVC defensive end, and was signed by the San Fransisco 49ers after earning the OVC Defensive Player of the Year award in 1998.

David Collett - The 1999 season produced four All-Americans for the Golden Eagles, including placekicker David Collett, who led Tech in scoring all four years and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts. He was a first-team all-OVC selection.

Wes Gallagher - One of four All-Americans for the Golden Eagles in 1999, Gallagher was the leader in an offensive line. He was the first football player in school history to earn All-America as well as Academic All-America, an award he received three times.

Josh Symonette - A three-time allOVC selection, including back-to-back first-team honors, Symonette was an All-America pick in 1999 prior to an NFL career with Washington, Green Bay and Miami.

Joey Bishop - Bishop was part of a record season for the Golden Eagles, who placed five different players on the All-America lists in 2000. An offensive center, Bishop was a first-team all-OVC pick on a team that went 8-3, and repeated as All-American in 2001.

D.J. Bleisath - A two-time All-America selection, Bleisath received the honor in both 2000 and 2001. A three-time firstteam all-OVC pick, he was a national finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award. His 2001 All-America selections came from four different organizations.

Chad Evitts - One of five All-America picks in Tech’s 8-3 season of 2000, Evitts was also named the OVC Defensive Player of the Year. A first-team all-OVC pick, he topped Tech twice in tackles, including 118 stops in 2000. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Troy Grant - The team leader in interceptions in 1999, it took another year for Grant to receive national honors with his 2000 All-America pick. He signed with the San Diego Chargers after two all-OVC selections.

Andrew McGraw - A first-team all-OVC selecton in the offensive line, McGraw was one of five Golden Eagles to capture All-America honors in 2000 when the Golden Eagles posted an 8-3 mark.

Frank Omiyale- Before being drafted by the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, Omiyale distinguished himself as an outstanding offensive tackle with his 2004 All-America selection by The Football Gazette.

Larry Shipp - A first-team all-OVC selection in three consecutive seasons, Shipp capped his record career in 2007 with All-America honors from AP and The Sports Network.

Tim Benford - The OVC Offensive Player of the Year in 2011, Tim earned All-America honors in 2010 and 2011. He finished his career ranked second alltime in the OVC in receptions and yards.

Scott Schweitzer - Scott was chosen to three All-America teams following the 2011 championship season, including Associated Press, College Sports Madness and Phil Steele’s College Football.

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Chad Zinchini - A two-time all-OVC punter, Zinchini was listed on the College Sports Madness All-America team following his junior season and two All-America teams after his record-setting senior season.

Ladarius Vanlier - Following a fantastic junior campaign that saw him score three return touchdowns, Vanlier captured his first two career All-American nods from Beyond Sports Network and TonySoftli.com.

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Year-by-year history

LOYALL DUYCK 1922 1922 Record: 2-1-4 Cumberland........................... T...................... 6-6 Bryson College...................... T...................... 7-7 Western Kentucky....................... L.............0-42 Bethel........................................ W................ 25-13 Milligan.................................... T...................... 0-0 Bethel........................................ T...................... 6-6 Ogden College...................... W...................26-0

PUTTY OVERALL 1923-1946 1923 Record: 2-3-1 Livingston Academy............ W...................24-0 King College.................................. L.............0-75 Bryson College............................. L.............0-14 Bethel............................................... L.............7-12 Ogden College...................... T...................... 0-0 Sewanee Reserves................ W...................14-0 1924 Record: 5-3-1 Livingston Academy............ W...................32-0 Livingston Academy............ W...................35-0 Castle Heights............................... L.............0-20 Cumberland.................................. L.............0-14 Middle Tennessee................. W..................... 6-0 Bethel........................................ W...................22-7 Hiwassee.................................. W...................26-0 Chattanooga Frosh..................... L.............0-14 Ogden College...................... T...................... 6-6 1925 Record: 3-2-1 Castle Heights ...................... W...................54-0 Cumberland.................................. L.............0-51 Middle Tennessee................. T...................... 0-0 Hiwassee.................................. W...................39-2 Ogden College...................... W...................12-6 Gallatin............................................ L.............0-14 1926 Record: 1-4-1 Sewanee.................................. W..................... 9-7 Hall-Moody.................................... L.............0-12 Cumberland.................................. L.............0-19 Tennessee Wesleyan................... L.............0-35 Ogden College...................... T...................... 0-0 Castle Heights............................... L.............6-12 1927 Record: 2-5-1 Hiwassee.................................. W...................12-0 Cumberland.................................. L.............0-24 Castle Heights............................... L............... 0-9 Georgia Normal..................... W...................43-0 Tennessee Wesleyan................... L.............0-19 Middle Tennessee........................ L.............0-13 Cumberland.................................. L.............0-13 Tennessee Juniors................ T...................... 0-0 1928 Record: 6-0-1 Hiwassee.................................. T...............0-0Sue Bennett.................................... W...................68-0

Cumberland........................... W...................24-7 Alabama Normal................... W...................77-0 Bethel........................................ W...................25-7 Middle Tennessee................. W................ 25-12 Tennessee Juniors................ W................ 14-13 1929 Record: 3-3-1 Sewanee......................................... L.............0-46 Hiwassee.................................. W...................20-0 Cumberland........................... W...................26-6 Sue Bennett............................ W...................66-0 Milligan........................................... L.............0-13 Bethel............................................... L.............0-13 Middle Tennessee................. T................. 13-13 1930 Record: 6-2-1 Sewanee......................................... L.............0-14 Carson-Newman................... W...................20-0 Hiwassee.................................. W...................65-0 Bethel............................................... L............... 0-6 Lincoln Memorial.................. W...................57-0 Murray State........................... W...................26-6 Milligan.................................... W................ 25-20 East Tennessee....................... W...................19-0 Middle Tennessee................. T...................... 0-0 1931 Record: 6-3 Murray State........................... W...................19-7 Bethel........................................ W...................39-0 West Tennessee..................... W...................13-0 Tennessee Juniors................ W...................26-7 Middle Tennessee................. W...................13-7 Sewanee......................................... L.............7-24 Carson-Newman.......................... L.............7-20 Lincoln Memorial.................. W...................27-0 Vanderbilt ...................................... L............... 0-6 1932 Record: 4-0-3 Lambuth.................................. W...................13-9 UT- Martin............................... T...................... 0-0 West Tennessee..................... W...................24-7 Sewanee.................................. T...................... 0-0 Union........................................ W...................27-0 Murray State........................... T...................... 0-0 Middle Tennessee................. W...................32-6

1933 Record: 4-4 Western Kentucky....................... L............... 6-7 Lambuth.................................. W...................39-0 Arkansas A&M....................... W...................12-0 Union........................................ W...................14-7 Sewanee......................................... L.............0-13 Murray State.................................. L............... 6-9 West Tennessee............................ L.............0-13 Middle Tennessee................. W..................... 6-0 1934 Record: 3-5-1 Arkansas State....................... W..................... 6-0 Union............................................... L.............0-19 Western Kentucky ...................... L.............0-27 Murray State.................................. L.............7-40 Hiwassee ................................ W...................21-6 Sewanee......................................... L............... 6-7 Howard............................................ L.............0-27 West Tennessee..................... T...................... 0-0 Middle Tennessee................. W...................12-0 1935 Record: 1-5-1 Milligan.................................... W...................26-7 Louisiana Tech.............................. L.............0-44 Western Kentucky....................... L.............6-31 Murray State.................................. L.............0-13 Sewanee......................................... L............... 0-6 Memphis State...................... T...................... 0-0 Middle Tennessee........................ L............... 6-7 1936 Record: 2-5-1 Alabama Teachers................ W...................33-0 West Tennessee..................... W...................25-0 Western Kentucky....................... L.............0-27 Sewanee.................................. T...................... 0-0 Union............................................... L.............0-25 Morehead State ........................... L.............0-14 Murray State.................................. L.............0-47 Middle Tennessee........................ L............... 6-7 1937 Record: 3-5-1 Eastern Kentucky ........................ L............... 0-6 Murray State.................................. L.............0-23 Cumberland........................... W...................15-0 Western Kentucky ...................... L.............0-20 Middle Tennessee................. T................. 13-13 Sewanee.................................. W..................... 9-6

Morehead State............................ L............... 6-9 West Tennessee..................... W................ 14-13 Middle Tennessee........................ L.............0-29 1938 Record: 6-3 Chattanooga................................. L.............6-27 Jacksonville State................. W...................21-0 Middle Tennessee................. W..................... 7-0 Western Kentucky................ W..................... 7-6 West Tennessee............................ L.......... 13-26 Sewanee.................................. W..................... 7-6 Cumberland.................................. L............... 0-6 Austin Peay............................. W...................28-0 Middle Tennessee................. W...................12-0 1939 Record: 6-3-1 Vanderbilt................................ T................. 13-13 Chattanooga................................. L.............0-20 Xavier (Ohio).................................. L.............0-19 Western Kentucky................ W...................10-0 Sewanee......................................... L............... 7-9 West Tennessee..................... W...................15-0 Austin Peay............................. W...................25-0 Youngstown State................ W..................... 7-6 Union........................................ W................ 33-12 Middle Tennessee................. W...................20-3 1940 Coach: Putty Overall Record: 2-6 Chattanooga................................. L.............0-28 West Tennessee..................... W................ 16-13 Sewanee......................................... L.............6-25 Western Kentucky ..................... L............... 0-6 Youngstown State....................... L.......... 13-28 Maryville College.................. W...................35-0 Vanderbilt ...................................... L.............0-21 Middle Tennessee........................ L............... 0-6 1941 Coach: Putty Overall Record: 5-4 Chattanooga................................. L.......... 19-26 Vanderbilt....................................... L.............0-42 Morris-Harvey........................ W...................25-6 Sewanee.................................. W...................14-0 Murray State........................... W...................14-6 Youngstown State....................... L.............0-14 Western Kentucky................ W...................26-6 Union............................................... L.............7-14 Middle Tennessee................. W..................... 6-0

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Year-by-year history 1942 Record: 3-4-2 Eastern Kentucky......................... L.............0-13 Vanderbilt ...................................... L.............0-52 Camp Forrest.......................... W...................54-0 Morris-Harvey........................ T...................... 0-0 Chattanooga................................. L.............0-20 Murray State........................... W...................19-6 Western Kentucky................ T...................... 6-6 Middle Tennessee................. W...................25-6 Union............................................... L.......... 12-14

1943 Record: 1-5 Georgia............................................ L.............0-63 Vanderbilt....................................... L.............0-30 Milligan........................................... L.............0-27 Milligan........................................... L.............7-18 Sewanee.................................. W...................12-0 Vanderbilt....................................... L.............7-47

Vanderbilt....................................... L.............9-20 1945 Record: 1-8 Eastern Kentucky......................... L.......... 12-14 Vanderbilt....................................... L.............0-12 Chattanooga................................. L.............7-20 Murray State.................................. L.............7-13 Camp Forrest.......................... W...................62-0 Oak Ridge....................................... L.............6-12 Milligan........................................... L.............7-12 Eastern Kentucky......................... L.............0-32 Milligan........................................... L............... 6-7

1944 Record: 1-2 Oak Ridge................................ W...................52-6 Vanderbilt....................................... L.............7-19

1946 Record: 5-5 Eastern Kentucky......................... L.............0-13 @Vanderbilt................................... L.............3-35 @Chattanooga.............................. L.............6-37 Cumberland........................... W..................... 7-0 @Eastern Kentucky.............. W...................20-7 @Bradley Tech............................... L.......... 13-34 Western Kentucky................ W...................20-7 @Georgetown (Ky.).............. W...................32-6 @Murray State.............................. L.......... 13-20 Middle Tennessee................. W...................21-7

HOOPER EBLEN 1947-1949 1947 Record: 4-7 @Carson-Newman...................... L.............................................7-18 Maryville College.................. W...................................................13-7 @Chattanooga.............................. L.............................................0-12 @Western Kentucky.................... L.............................................7-13 Cumberland........................... W...................................................42-0 @Tennessee................................... L.............................................0-49 Murray State.................................. L............................................... 2-7 @Vanderbilt................................... L.............................................0-68 Florida State........................... W...................................................27-6 Georgetown (Ky.).................. W...................................................33-6 @Middle Tennessee.................... L.............................................0-21

1948 Record: 5-6 @Morehead State........................ L.............................................7-19 Carson-Newman................... W...................................................26-7 @Chattanooga.............................. L.............................................7-18 @Georgetown (Ky.)..................... L.......................................... 19-27 Morehead State..................... W...................................................19-6 @Tennessee................................... L.............................................0-41 @Murray State.............................. L.............................................6-34 @Maryville College.............. W...................................................21-0 Wofford........................................... L............................................... 6-8 @Union..................................... W...................................................35-0 Middle Tennessee................. W...................................................32-7

1949 Record: 3-6/0-3 OVC Murray State.................................. L.............................................7-26 @Howard................................. W................................................ 33-18 Georgetown (Ky.).................. W...................................................39-6 @Morehead State........................ L.............................................7-12 @Tennessee................................... L.............................................6-36 Union........................................ W...................................................34-0 Marshall.......................................... L.............................................7-20 @Wofford........................................ L.............................................7-26 @Middle Tennesee...................... L.............................................0-14

STAR WOOD 1950-1951 1950 Record: 4-7/1-5 OVC @Carson-Newman............... W...................21-6 @Murray State.............................. L............... 0-6 Howard..................................... W...................61-6 Morehead State............................ L.......... 16-20 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L.............7-47 Union........................................ W................ 41-12 Western Kentucky....................... L.............0-21 @Marshall....................................... L.............0-13 @Tennessee................................... L.......... 14-48 @Evansville............................. W...................13-0 Middle Tennessee........................ L.............7-27

1951 Record: 5-5-1/3-3 OVC @Kentucky..................................... L.......... 13-72 Carson-Newman................... W...................42-6 Murray State.................................. L.............7-20 @Morehead State................. W................ 17-14 Eastern Kentucky......................... L.......... 14-15 @Western Kentucky............. W...................14-7 @Tennessee................................... L.............0-68 Marshall.......................................... L.......... 13-20 @East Tennessee................... W...................33-0 Evansville................................. W................ 38-13 @Middle Tennessee............. T................. 14-14

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OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 1952, 1953 1952-1953

1952 (OVC Co-Champions) Record: 9-2/4-1 OVC Fort Campbell.......................... W..................27-0 Murray State............................. W............... 14-13 Morehead State....................... W..................30-6 Eastern Kentucky.................... W............... 28-14 Arkansas State......................... W............... 21-13 Western Kentucky.................. W............... 21-13 Marshall..................................... W..................28-7 Western Kentucky.................. W............... 21-13 Marshall..................................... W..................28-7 East Tennessee......................... W............... 21-13 Memphis State........................ W..................35-0 Middle Tennessee........................ L..............7-19 Tangerine Bowl at Orlando, Fla. East Texas State............................ L..............0-33

1953 (OVC Champions) Record: 7-4/5-0 OVC Florence State.......................... W..................14-7 Murray State............................. W....................9-0 Morehead State....................... W..................27-0 Eastern Kentucky.................... W....................7-0 Memphis State............................. L..............7-14 Western Kentucky.................. W............... 34-21 East Tennessee.............................. L........... 13-21 Miami (Ohio)................................. L................6-4 Arkansas State.............................. L..............7-14 Northeast Louisiana.............. W............... 42-20 Middle Tennessee................... W............... 46-13

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1952 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: captain Tom Fann, alternate captain Ken Broyles. Second row: Bill Starnes, Hugh Denny, Donald Waggoner, Jerry Daniels, Jimmy Savage, Bobby Jones, Hugh Jones, Virgil Raines, Don Ervin, Jack McKee. Third row: Charles Parris, Bobby Holloway, Joe Collins, Bill Stogner, Bill Omar, Gene Massengale, Hugh DeBrogue, Coy Scott, Tommy Jones. Fourth row: Erwin Mitchell, Ken Eddleman, Bill Rucker, Lynn Pugh, Hugh Dixon, Ted Pearson, Ken Sircy, Newt Johnson, Ed Scott, James Kidd, Gene Davis. Fifth row: Charles Pearson, Malvin Chapman, Paul Anderson, Dennis Olson, Don Francisco, Gordon Miller, Paul Satterfield, Glen Young, Ronald Waggoner. Sixth row: Conrad Totty, Bob Kirby, Charles Freeman, Eddie Pingston, Bobby Potts, Jack Van Hooser, Robert Lynn, David Ransom, Jack Matthews, Leonard Allen.

1953 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: co-captains Virgil Raines and Bill Starnes. Second row: Jack McKee, Eddie Scott, Erwin Mitchell, Hugh Jones, Don Francisco, Hugh Denny, Johnson, Ken Eddleman, Charles Pearson. Third row: James Kidd, Bob Kirby, Ted Pearson, Jerry Daniels, Raymond Barger, Paul Satterfield, Jack Van Hooser, Kenneth Broyles, David Ransom. Fourth row: Charles Parris, Bill Stogner, Jim Passons, Sonny Allen, Paul Anderson, Bobby Holloway, Corky Highsmith, Tommy Jones, Bill Davis. Fifth row: Jack Bowman, Marshall Taylor, Bobby North, Joe Mac Reeves, Johnny Clark, Bobby Lynn, Larry Bradford.

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WILBURN TUCKER

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 1954-1967

1954 Record: 4-4-2/1-3-1 OVC Florence State............................... L..............7-20 Murray State.................................. L........... 12-19 Morehead State....................... W..................32-2 Eastern Kentucky......................... L..............7-14 Memphis State........................ T................. 25-25 Western Kentucky....................... L........... 12-32 East Tennessee......................... W..................21-7 Austin Peay............................... W............... 27-13 Arkansas State......................... W..................47-0 Middle Tennessee................... T......................7-7 1955 (OVC Champions) Record: 7-3/5-0 OVC Florence State.......................... W..................26-7 Murray State............................. W..................20-7 @Morehead State................... W..................55-0 Eastern Kentucky.................... W..................13-7 @Memphis State..................... L................. 12-20 @Western Kentucky............... W..................19-7 @East Tennessee.......................... L..............6-14 Austin Peay............................... W..................37-7 Arkansas State.............................. L........... 20-27 @Middle Tennessee............... W............... 55-14 1956 Record: 5-4-1/2-3 OVC @Florence State...................... W..................20-6 Memphis State........................ T................. 14-14 @Morehead State................... W............... 26-19 @Austin Peay............................ W..................17-7 Western Kentucky.................. W............... 39-26 @Murray State.............................. L..............7-34 East Tennessee.............................. L........... 13-20 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L........... 13-25 @Arkansas State...................... W..................26-6 Middle Tennessee........................ L..............6-26 1957 Record: 6-4/4-1 OVC Florence State............................... L..............0-20 @Youngstown State.............. W .................12-7 Morehead State....................... W..................14-6 @Memphis State.......................... L..............7-40 @Western Kentucky............... W............... 34-14

Murray State............................. W............... 26-14 @Chattanooga.............................. L..............0-26 Eastern Kentucky.................... W............... 34-14 Arkansas State......................... W....................7-6 @Middle Tennessee.................... L .............0-22 1958 (OVC Co-Champions) Record: 7-3/5-1 OVC @Florida State............................... L..............7-22 Memphis State............................. L..............0-13 @Morehead State................... W..................22-7 East Tennessee.............................. L........... 14-25 Western Kentucky.................. W....................7-3 @Murray State......................... W............... 15-14 Chattanooga............................ W............... 13-12 @Eastern Kentucky................ W............... 20-19 @Florence State...................... W............... 20-14 Middle Tennessee................... W..................14-0 1959 (OVC Co-Champions) Record: 6-2-2/5-0-1 OVC Florence State.......................... T................. 14-14 @Memphis State.......................... L..............3-14 Morehead State....................... W..................48-0 @East Tennessee..................... W..................19-7 @Western Kentucky............... W............... 29-19 Murray State............................. W............... 29-16 @Chattanooga.............................. L................3-6 Eastern Kentucky.................... W............... 14-10 Arkansas State......................... W..................16-6 @Middle Tennessee............... T................. 21-21 1960 (OVC Champions) Record: 8-3/6-0 OVC Louisville.................................... W..................21-7 Memphis State............................. L..............6-37 @Morehead State................... W..................27-7 East Tennessee......................... W..................21-7 Western Kentucky.................. W..................10-7 @Murray State......................... W............... 14-12 Chattanooga................................. L..............6-20 @Eastern Kentucky................ W..................20-0 @Arkansas State...................... W..................17-6 Middle Tennessee................... W..................35-8 Tangerine Bowl at Orlando, Fla. The Citadel..................................... L..............0-27

1961 (OVC Champions) Record: 7-3/6-0 OVC @Louisville..................................... L........... 13-29 @Chattanooga.............................. L..............7-19 Morehead State....................... W............... 20-16 @East Tennessee..................... W..................12-7 @Western Kentucky............... W............... 13-12 Murray State............................. W..................27-8 Louisiana Tech.............................. L........... 10-12 Eastern Kentucky.................... W..................14-8 @Fort Campbell...................... W..................33-0 @Middle Tennessee............... W....................7-6 1962 Record: 2-8/1-5 OVC @Memphis State.......................... L..............6-12 Chattanooga................................. L..............7-20 @Morehead State........................ L..............6-14 East Tennessee.............................. L..............6-26 Western Kentucky....................... L..............7-24 @Murray State......................... W............... 16-12 @Louisiana Tech........................... L........... 20-33 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L..............0-21 Arkansas State......................... W............... 20-12 Middle Tennessee........................ L..............0-20 1963 Record: 6-4/3-4 OVC @Arkansas State...................... W..................42-0 @Chattanooga......................... W....................7-5 Morehead State....................... W............... 21-17 @East Tennessee.......................... L..............0-16 @Western Kentucky.................... L........... 12-14 Murray State.................................. L........... 27-28 Louisiana Tech......................... W............... 21-19 Eastern Kentucky.................... W............... 21-19 Austin Peay............................... W............... 28-13 @Middle Tennessee.................... L........... 14-21 1964 Record: 1-9/1-6 OVC @Arkansas State........................... L..............0-27 Chattanooga................................. L..............0-18 @Morehead State........................ L..............0-35 East Tennessee.............................. L................6-7 Western Kentucky....................... L........... 14-19

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1955 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Don Simonic, Bill Baxter, Jack Warwick, Robert Eliot, co-captain Dean Kirk, co-captain Joe Mac Reeves, Earl Parks, Billy Hull, Alfred Cate, Joe Whitson. Second row: Charles Holt, Howard Locke, James Gaylor, Charles Spears, Bill Stogner, Johnny Clark, Garmon Jones, Joe Stone, Doug Caldwell, Don Crutcher. Third row: Bill Wise, Bill Robinson, Earl Leach, Ted Schwanger, Kenneth Wright, William Leach, Marshall Patterson, Norman Herrod, Robert Brannen. Fourth row: Dewey Alverson, Ronald Hickman, Larry Wray, Marshall Taylor, Bill Swift, John Morehead, Jerrry Hunt.

1958 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Don Grider, John Morehead, Ronnie McCurry, Max Davis, Tony Stone, Dick Mann, Lowell Smith, Eugene Oliver. Second row: Billy James, Dennis Cebe, W.J. Shumaker, Tony Heitzman, Robert Hargis, Kyle Kilgore, Lonnie Styles. Third row: Alcy Baggott, Louis Johnson, Jan Jeffers, Carl Thrasher, John Clayton, Jerry Flatt, Carroll Wright, Joe Mac Jacquess. Fourth row: Ed Browning, Jimmy Newsom, Alvin Frey, Ray Stribling, Charles Lawler, Tommy Hackler, Bob Hines, Buddy Parrish. Fifth row: Gordon Mason, Joe Whitson, Ray Thomas, Charles Black, Ralph McMillan, Jimmy Smith, Alfred Cate, Pedro Paz, Rudy Schmittou.

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1959 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Coach Wilburn Tucker, Ronnie McCurry, Alcy Baggott, John Clayton, Rudy Schmittou, Kyle Kilgore, W.J. Shumaker, Eugene Oliver, Robert Hargis. Second row: Coach Bill Dupes, Ronnie Lane, John Matlack, Jerry Flatt, Don Frider, Tony Heitzman, Ray Thomas, Clarence Blevins, Ken Fults. Third row: Coach Ray Drost, Jimmy Newsom, Charles Spears, Dick Jacquet, Charles Lawler, Lawrence Ponder, LaRue Adcox, Joe Mac Jacquess. Fourth row: Ralph McMillan, Gordon Mason, Tommy Hackler, Billy James, Bobby Carter, Myles Showers, Dave Baxter. Fifth row: Dennis Cebe, Alvin Frey, Ralph Broyles, Carroll Wright, Lowell Smith, Phillip Christopher, Lyman Jones. Sixth row: Coach Chuck Newman, Jerry Parris, Harry Wilkerson, Dink Adams, Wayne Larkin, Charles Black, Ray Stribling, Pedro Paz.

1960 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Richard Hullette, Eugene Oliver, Tony Heitzman, Robert Hargis, Daniel Oliver, Billy Russell, Richard Jacquet, Harold Watson, LaRue Adcox, Harry Wilkerson, Tom Hackler, Gordon Mason. Second row: Jimmy Sims, Don Welch, Jimmy Newsom, Rudy Schmittou, John Matlack, Leon Tidwell, Howard Locke, Lowell Smith, Robert White, Clarence Blevins, Ronnie McCurry, Donald Grider, Kenneth Fults, Jake Libbey. Third row: Jackie Corbin, Joe Mac Jacquess, Thomas Beam, Ralph McMillan, Phillip Christopher, Charles Black, Dave Taylor, Ray Thomas, Don Phillips, Lyman Jones, Dave Baxter, Ralph Broyles, Don Williams, Eugene Fizer, Ray Whited.

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1961 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Jimmy Beasley, Bobby Haile, Donnie Farley, Richard Jacquet, Jim Collins, Dennis Cebe, Don Phillips, Phillip Christopher, Garlan Gudger, John Matlack. Second row: Johnny Jenkins, Charles Black, Carl Beidler, Ralph McMillan, Leon Tidwell, Rudy Schmittou, Lowell Smith, Lyman Jones, Terry Evans, Clarence Blevins, Jim Ragland. Third row: Jim Shaeffer, Bob Borkowski, Fred Haile, Gary Collins, Don Grider, Dave Baxter, Jerry Webb, Ivan Klepzig, Tommy Roberts, Frank Dowling, Pat Cross, Chuck Lewis. Fourth row: Jackie Corbin, Jake Libbey, Bill Cherry, Jerry Long, Bob White, Ray Whited, Ralph Teague, Ken Fults, Tate Moore, Don Welch, Joe Mac Jacquess.

DON WADE

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 1972, 1975 1968-1982

1968 Record: 2-8/2-5 OVC @Northwestern Louisiana........ L........... 15-33 Murray State.................................. L..............0-19 @Arkansas State........................... L........... 12-15 @East Tennessee.......................... L..............6-14 Western Kentucky....................... L..............0-13 @Morehead State........................ L........... 12-14 Chattanooga................................. L..............6-20 Eastern Kentucky......................... L........... 14-28 @Austin Peay............................ W..................10-0 Middle Tennessee................... W....................7-3 1969 Record: 5-5/4-3 OVC Northwestern Louisiana............ L........... 24-35 @Murray State......................... W............... 28-21 Arkansas State.............................. L........... 22-29 East Tennessee.............................. L..............0-30 @Western Kentucky.................... L..............0-42 Morehead State....................... W..................21-6 @UT-Chattanooga.................. W............... 23-11 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L..............7-17 Austin Peay............................... W............... 56-20 @Middle Tennessee............... W.... .............21-7 1970 Record: 4-6/2-5 OVC @Youngstown State..................W........... 32-19 Murray State.................................W..............21-7 @UT- Martin..................................W..............17-6 @East Tennessee..................... L....................7-30 Western Kentucky.................. L....................0-28 @Morehead State................... L................. 10-31 UT-Chattanooga..................... L....................7-21 Eastern Kentucky.................... L................. 13-20

@Austin Peay............................ L....................6-10 Middle Tennessee.......................W........... 17-13 1971 Record: 8-2/5-2 OVC Western Carolina........................W........... 27-17 @Murray State.............................W..............27-3 UT- Martin.....................................W..............10-7 East Tennessee.............................W..............20-3 @Western Kentucky............... L....................7-15 Morehead State...........................W..............26-8 @UT-Chattanooga......................W..............14-7 @Eastern Kentucky................ L....................7-14 Austin Peay...................................W........... 37-12 Middle Tennessee.......................W..............14-3 1972 (OVC Champions) Record: 10-2/7-0 OVC Morningside.................................W..............37-7 @Western Carolina................. L................. 13-31 Murray State.................................W..............10-0 @UT Martin...................................W........... 13-10 @East Tennessee.........................W........... 24-23 Western Kentucky......................W........... 30-10 @Morehead State.......................W........... 28-17 UT-Chattanooga.........................W..............24-8 Eastern Kentucky........................W..............14-0 @Austin Peay................................W..............19-7 Middle Tennessee.......................W........... 24-10 Grantland Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana Tech......................... L....................0-35

1973 Record: 2-8-1/1-6 OVC @Western Carolina................. T................. 10-10 South Dakota................................ L..............0-30 @Murray State.............................. L........... 17-18 UT- Martin................................. W..................16-9 East Tennessee.............................. L........... 14-27 @Western Kentucky.................... L..............0-41 Morehead State............................ L........... 10-23 @UT-Chattanooga....................... L................3-7 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L........... 14-30 Austin Peay............................... W............... 31-12 @Middle Tennessee.................... L........... 10-17 1974 Record: 6-5/4-3 OVC @South Dakota........................ W............... 17-13 Western Carolina......................... L................7-9 Murray State............................. W..................26-0 Appalachian State.................. W............... 24-14 @Youngstown State................... L..............0-23 Western Kentucky.................. W..................10-6 @Morehead State........................ L..............7-14 @East Tennessee.......................... L..............0-13 Eastern Kentucky......................... L........... 14-29 @Austin Peay............................ W..................28-7 Middle Tennessee................... W..................41-2 1975 (OVC Champions) Record: 8-3/6-1 OVC @Furman................................... W..................17-5 Youngstown State....................... L..............0-15 @Murray State......................... W..................14-7

@Appalachian State................... L........... 10-17 Eastern Illinois.......................... W..................37-0 @Western Kentucky.................... L..............7-20 Morehead State....................... W............... 28-13 East Tennessee......................... W..................48-6 @Eastern Kentucky................ W..................14-3 Austin Peay............................... W..................20-0 @Middle Tennessee............... W..................30-3 1976 Record: 8-3/5-2 OVC Furman............................................ L..............7-17 @Youngstown State.............. W............... 13-10 Murray State............................. W..................24-7 Nebraska-Omaha................... W............... 56-28 @Eastern Illinois...................... W............... 41-14 Western Kentucky.................. W............... 22-12 @Morehead State................... W............... 28-23 @East Tennessee.......................... L..............7-18 Eastern Kentucky......................... L........... 14-28 @Austin Peay............................ W............... 31-13 Middle Tennessee................... W............... 33-10 1977 Record: 9-2/5-2 OVC @Western Carolina................. W............... 41-21 Youngstown State.................. W............... 38-22 @Murray State......................... W............... 21-19 @Nebraska-Omaha................ W............... 35-28 Jacksonville State................... W............... 27-20 @Western Kentucky............... W............... 31-20 Morehead State....................... W............... 24-22 East Tennessee......................... W............... 63-20 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L........... 21-28 Austin Peay.................................... L........... 21-24 @Middle Tennessee............... W..................21-9

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Year-by-year history 1978 Record: 5-6/4-2 OVC @Nicholls State............................. L........... 10-20 Western Carolina.................... W............... 22-20 Murray State............................. W............... 24-14 @Cameron...................................... L........... 10-21 @East Tennessee.......................... L........... 17-38 Western Kentucky....................... L........... 20-26 @Morehead State................... W............... 21-20 @Troy State.................................... L..............0-45 Eastern Kentucky......................... L........... 16-20 @Austin Peay............................ W............... 28-14 Middle Tennessee................... W............... 35-10 1979 Record: 1-8-2/0-5-1 OVC @Western Carolina...................... L..............7-24

Cameron.................................... W..................21-6 @Murray State.............................. L..............3-24 Nicholls State................................ L........... 10-13 @Jacksonville State..................... L..............7-23 @Western Kentucky.................... L..............7-49 Morehead State....................... T......................3-3 Troy State................................... T................. 17-17 @Eastern Kentucky..................... L..............0-35 Austin Peay.................................... L........... 14-21 @Middle Tennessee.................... L........... 14-17 1980 Record: 4-7/1-6 OVC Western Carolina....................W.............. 26-10 @Northeast Missouri.............W.............. 28-20 Murray State.................................... L...........3-10 @UT- Martin..............................W.............. 30-28 Jacksonville State.......................... L............. 3-7

Western Kentucky......................... L........ 17-28 @Morehead State...................W.............. 31-29 @Troy State...................................... L...........3-52 Eastern Kentucky........................... L...........7-48 @Austin Peay................................... L........ 10-13 Middle Tennessee.......................... L...........7-21 1981 Record: 6-5/4-4 OVC @East Tennessee............................ L........ 22-31 Northeast Missouri................W.................16-7 @Murray State................................ L........ 10-15 UT- Martin........................................ L........ 21-24 Akron................................................. L...........7-10 @Western Kentucky...............W.................14-3 Morehead State.......................W.............. 35-17 Troy State...................................W.............. 37-28 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L ....... 10-63

Austin Peay...............................W.............. 29-24 @Middle Tennessee...............W.................28-9 1982 Record: 3-8/1-6 OVC East Tennessee.........................W.................14-0 @Western Carolina.................W.............. 17-10 @Youngstown State..................... L........ 14-37 Murray State.............................W.................10-3 @UT- Martin..................................... L........ 21-35 Western Kentucky......................... L........ 14-28 @Morehead State.......................... L........ 14-28 @Akron.............................................. L........ 14-28 Eastern Kentucky........................... L........ 17-34 @Austin Peay................................... L........ 27-31 Middle Tennessee.......................... L...........3-10

1972 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Rusty Rushing, Terry Johnson, Mike O'Brien, Russ Waddell, Ray Brophy, Gary Harley, Steve Evans, Larry Austin, Jim Thomas, Doug Allen, Dana Winningham, Bruce Pearson, Mike Ledford, Jay Bonds. Second row: Danny Albert, Don Rasch, Pat Dyer, James Ramsey, Thomas Lynn, Tommy Pemberton, Jim Dorsey, Allen Byrd, Tony Plavich, Paul Souders, John Fitzpatrick, Ikey Torbett, Don McDaniel, Bruce Atwood. Third row: Billy Tarver, Mark Southerland, Larry Monteen, Eddie Nunley, Ottis Phillips, Larry McDermott, David Rust, Dickie Fulton, Murray Cunningham, Ronnie Sumney, Sam Anderson, Robert Dalton, David Garner, Jim Winslett, David Ashley. Fourth row: Mike DeRossett, John Zeigler, Howard Stidham, Joe Jachimowicz, Gary Moeller, Boby Graham, Gary Perdue, Paul Hunter, Ronnie Fain, Sam Graves, Jim Youngblood, Mike Defino, Elois Grooms, Guy Plavich.

1975 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: Mike DeRossett, Marshall Williams, Russ Waddell, Don McDaniel, Ronnie Summey, Ronnie Fain, Howard Stidham, Tony Plavich, David Quay, Joe Jachimowicz, Matthew Brooks, Danny Albert, Eddie Nunley. Second row: Mark Ogletree, Jimmy Poore, Jimmy Brock, Dwayne Morse, Durrand Estill, John Yokosuk, George Wilhelm, Jeff Jacoby, Johnny Tucker, Tom Walters, Ricky Kinney, John Shelton, Cecil Fore, Murray Cunningham, Paul Green, Jack Borden, Craig Rolle, Steve Jellicorse, Brad Gordon. Third row: David Gooding, Carl Heinzig, Dub Cofer, Hubert Lester, Barry McCulley, Larry Hammons, Pat Dyer, Dom Petrozello, Frank Caputo, Jesse Dorsey, Frank Krause, Tony Watson, Lamar Davis, Carman Sensky, John Dethridge, Johnny Fowlkes, Bill Napier, Lamar Mike, Joey Wood, Mike Vice, James Burse, Fred Rockymore, Mike Waddell, Barry Sinor. Fourth row: Jack Cunningham, Dave Britton, Jimmy Maynord, Gary Perdue, Cornice Hoke, Mike Settle, Mark Shrum, Mark Davis, John Scoble, Trent Evans, Greg Ruth, Ken Dew, Joe Ware, Dean Ratledge, Tommy Florence, Fred Curry, Ed Burns, Wayne Miller, Lance House, Greg Hamilton, Milt Jenkins, Chuck Tilley, Larry Pearson.

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GARY DARNELL 1983-1985 1983 Record: 2-8/2-5 OVC @East Tennessee............................ L............................................7-14 Youngstown State......................... L..........................................22-34 @Murray State................................ L............................................6-20 Western Carolina........................... L..........................................10-42 @Western Kentucky...................... L............................................0-17 Morehead State.......................W..................................................14-3 Akron................................................. L..........................................12-43 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L............................................7-24 Austin Peay...................................... L............................................7-21 @Middle Tennessee...............W..................................................12-8

1984 Record: 0-11/0-7 OVC East Tennessee................................ L............................................3-10 @Kansas State................................. L..........................................12-28 Murray State.................................... L............................................0-38 @Western Carolina........................ L............................................6-34 @Youngstown State..................... L............................................0-51 Tennessee State............................. L............................................3-33 @Morehead State.......................... L..........................................14-43 @Akron.............................................. L............................................9-17 Eastern Kentucky........................... L..........................................14-21 @Austin Peay................................... L............................................7-27 Middle Tennessee.......................... L..........................................10-28

1985 Record: 1-10/1-6 OVC @Nevada-Las Vegas...................... L............................................7-35 Western Carolina........................... L............................................3-30 @Murray State................................ L..........................................21-29 @Georgia Southern...................... L............................................0-34 Youngstown State......................... L..........................................16-23 @Tennessee State.......................... L..........................................13-26 Morehead State.......................W..................................................59-6 Akron................................................. L............................................9-27 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L..........................................17-35 Austin Peay...................................... L..........................................20-24 @Middle Tennessee...................... L..........................................12-45

JIM RAGLAND 1986-1995 1986 Record: 0-10/0-7 OVC @Tulsa................................................ L........................................... 0-51 @UT-Chattanooga......................... L........................................... 3-33 Georgia Southern.......................... L.........................................13-59 @Youngstown State..................... L........................................... 6-30 Morehead State.............................. L.........................................20-28 @Murray State................................ L.........................................16-23 Akron................................................. L.........................................13-38 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L.........................................14-42 Austin Peay...................................... L.........................................13-23 @Middle Tennessee...................... L........................................... 6-21 1987 Record: 5-6/2-4 OVC Liberty........................................W...............................................43-23 @Abilene Christian........................ L.........................................30-41 @Austin Peay............................W................................................. 14-9 Arkansas-Pine Bluff................W................................................. 49-6 Youngstown State......................... L.........................................15-18 @Morehead State...................W...............................................52-14 Murray State.................................... L.........................................21-24 @Cincinnati...................................... L.........................................17-38 Eastern Kentucky........................... L........................................... 8-44 @UT-Chattanooga..................W...............................................20-13 Middle Tennessee.......................... L.........................................13-17 1988 Record: 1-10/1-5 OVC @East Carolina................................ L.........................................13-52 @Liberty............................................ L.........................................20-24 Samford............................................ L........................................... 9-19 UT-Chattanooga............................ L........................................... 0-41 @Murray State (OT)................W...............................................16-13 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L........................................... 7-14 Western Kentucky......................... L.........................................17-20 @Tennessee State.......................... L.........................................23-27 Morehead State.............................. L........................................... 3-20 Austin Peay...................................... L........................................... 6-10 @Middle Tennessee...................... L........................................... 0-51 1989 Record: 5-5/3-3 OVC Lock Haven...............................W...............................................38-17 @UT-Chattanooga..................W...............................................28-10 @Samford......................................... L.........................................23-27 Murray State.............................W...............................................21-20 Eastern Kentucky........................... L.........................................20-21 @Western Kentucky...................... L.........................................14-61 Tennessee State............................. L.........................................19-21 @Morehead State.......................... L......................................... 8-14*

@Austin Peay............................W...............................................17-15 Middle Tennessee.......................... L........................................... 3-24 *later forfeited 1990 Record: 6-5/3-3 OVC Lock Haven...............................W...............................................45-14 UT-Chattanooga............................ L.........................................17-40 Samford.....................................W................................................. 21-7 @Ohio University........................... L.........................................32-42 @Murray State.........................W................................................. 16-3 Morehead State.......................W................................................. 24-7 Western Kentucky..................W...............................................33-22 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L.........................................20-29 @Tennessee State.......................... L.........................................14-36 Austin Peay (OT)......................W...............................................20-14 @Middle Tennessee...................... L........................................... 0-42 1991 Record: 2-9/2-4 OVC @UT-Chattanooga......................... L.........................................14-35 @Ohio University........................... L.........................................14-35 @Samford University.................... L.........................................16-20 Eastern Kentucky........................... L.........................................13-19 @UT- Martin..................................... L.........................................16-24 @Southeast Missouri.................... L.........................................31-34 Austin Peay...............................W................................................. 32-7 @Morehead State.......................... L.........................................20-21 Murray State.............................W................................................. 45-7 @Tennessee State.......................... L.........................................10-14 Middle Tennessee.......................... L.........................................10-28 1992 Record: 7-4/6-2 OVC Lock Haven...............................W...............................................31-21 Samford University....................... L.........................................13-37 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L........................................... 0-35 UT- Martin.................................W...............................................17-13 Southeast Missouri................W...............................................49-14 @Austin Peay............................W................................................. 10-0 Morehead State.......................W...............................................31-12 @Murray State.........................W...............................................35-10 Tennessee State......................W...............................................26-15 @Marshall University.................... L.........................................14-52 @Middle Tennessee...................... L........................................... 0-21

1993 Record: 8-3/7-1 OVC Illinois State..................................... L.........................................18-23 Lock Haven...............................W...............................................45-14 @Samford......................................... L........................................... 3-30 Morehead State.......................W................................................. 21-3 @Austin Peay............................W...............................................35-17 @Southeast Missouri.............W................................................. 24-3 UT- Martin.................................W................................................. 20-3 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L........................................... 7-10 Murray State.............................W...............................................31-16 @Tennessee State...................W...............................................24-21 Middle Tennessee...................W...............................................35-14 1994 Record: 5-6/3-5 OVC Lock Haven...............................W................................................. 27-0 @Marshall......................................... L.........................................10-24 Samford.....................................W................................................. 20-7 @Morehead State...................W...............................................56-14 Austin Peay...................................... L.........................................27-34 Southeast Missouri....................... L.........................................14-19 @UT- Martin..................................... L.........................................10-20 Eastern Kentucky........................... L........................................... 3-23 @Murray State.........................W...............................................38-21 Tennessee State......................W...............................................28-20 @Middle Tennessee...................... L........................................... 3-31 1995 Record: 3-8/2-6 OVC Campbellsville.........................W................................................. 49-0 @Marshall......................................... L.........................................14-45 @Samford......................................... L.........................................24-27 Eastern Kentucky........................... L........................................... 3-21 @UT- Martin..................................... L.........................................31-36 @Southeast Missouri.................... L.........................................12-33 Austin Peay...................................... L.........................................17-20 @Morehead State...................W...............................................36-29 Murray State.................................... L.........................................14-45 @Tennessee State...................W...............................................28-24 Middle Tennessee.......................... L........................................... 6-31

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MIKE HENNIGAN 1996-2006 1996 Record: 5-6/4-4 OVC @Appalachian State..................... L...........3-16 Samford.....................................W.............. 20-10 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L...........7-28 UT- Martin (2OT).....................W.............. 21-14 Southeast Missouri................W.............. 30-20 @Austin Peay............................W.............. 23-17 Eastern Illinois................................. L........ 27-35 @Murray State................................ L...........3-41 Tennessee State......................W.............. 21-19 @Illinois State.................................. L........ 15-26 @Middle Tennessee...................... L........ 10-16 1997 Record: 6-5/4-3 OVC @Chattanooga................................ L........ 10-13 @Samford..................................W.................14-7 Eastern Illinois................................. L...........7-10 @Austin Peay............................W.................36-3 @Southeast Missouri.............W.............. 17-14 UT- Martin.................................W...... ..........33-2 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L...........7-26 Murray State (OT)...................W.............. 16-13 @Tennessee State.......................... L........ 21-28 @UAB................................................. L........ 14-38 Middle Tennessee...................W.............. 30-20 1998 Record: 4-7/2-5 OVC Kentucky Wesleyan................W.................52-0 @UAB................................................. L...........6-38 @Eastern Illinois............................. L...........6-13 Middle Tennessee.......................... L........ 16-19 Southeast Missouri....................... L........ 24-29 @UT- Martin (OT)....................W.............. 31-24 Eastern Kentucky (3OT)........W.............. 31-29 @Murray State................................ L...........3-23 Tennessee State............................. L........ 21-42

Western Carolina....................W.................17-6 Samford............................................ L........ 12-22 1999 Record: 5-5/4-3 OVC @Bowling Green State................. L........ 15-40 Liberty .......................................W.............. 18-15 @UT- Martin..............................W.................45-9 @Southeast Missouri.............W.................21-7 Western Kentucky..................W.............. 23-10 @Eastern Illinois......................W.................14-7 Murray State.................................... L........ 11-22 @Tennessee State.......................... L........ 19-25 Eastern Kentucky (2OT)............... L........ 20-23 @Samford......................................... L........ 15-19 2000 Record: 8-3/5-2 OVC Harding University.................W.............. 29-27 @Ohio University........................... L........ 14-52 @Eastern Kentucky................W................... 9-3 UT- Martin.................................W.................46-6 Southeast Missouri................W.................31-6 @Western Kentucky...................... L........ 14-17 Eastern Illinois................................. L........ 16-27 @Murray State.........................W.............. 36-21 Tennessee State......................W.............. 56-23 Samford.....................................W.................29-0 @Western Carolina.................W.............. 37-35 2001 Record: 7-3/4-2 OVC Fayetteville State....................W.............. 31-10 @Air Force Academy (I-A)........... L...........42-0 @Samford..................................cancelled West Virginia Tech..................W.................44-3 @Eastern Illinois............................. L........ 44-33 Murray State.............................W.............. 15-12 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L........ 34-10

Southeast Missouri................W.............. 41-21 @Jacksonville State................W.............. 35-27 Tennessee State......................W.............. 63-13 @UT- Martin..............................W.................41-7 2002 Record: 5-7/2-4 OVC @Bowling Green (I-A)................... L...........41-7 @Iowa State (I-A)............................ L...........57-6 Chattanooga............................W.................13-3 Valparaiso..................................W.............. 62-10 Jacksonville State.......................... L........ 35-29 Eastern Illinois................................. L........ 35-28 @Murray State................................ L........ 31-14 Eastern Kentucky........................... L...........19-0 @Southeast Missouri.................... L........ 36-30 @Samford..................................W.............. 51-44 @Tennessee State...................W.............. 20-14 UT- Martin.................................W.................68-7 2003 Record: 2-9/1-7 OVC @Memphis (I-A).............................. L........ 40-10 @Northern Illinois (I-A)................ L........ 42-17 @Chattanooga.........................W.............. 35-10 Murray State.............................W.............. 49-24 @UT- Martin (OT)........................... L........ 30-23 Tennessee State............................. L........ 27-23 @Jacksonville State....................... L........ 37-20 Samford............................................ L........ 42-24 @Eastern Illinois............................. L........ 37-10 Southeast Missouri....................... L........ 24-20 @Eastern Kentucky....................... L........ 27-14 2004 Record: 6-5 / 3-4 OVC Gardner-Webb.........................W.............. 32-26 @ South Florida (I-A)..................... L...........7-21 @ VMI..........................................W.............. 16-10

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WATSON BROWN

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 2011 2007-2015

2007 Record: 4-7 / 3-5 OVC @ Eastern Illinois............................ L........ 45-24 Cumberland.............................W.............. 45-21 Concordia..................................W.................55-7 Murray State.............................W.............. 48-24 @ UT Martin..............................W.............. 13-10 Austin Peay...................................... L........ 30-27 Tennessee State............................. L........ 45-28 @ Jacksonville State...................... L........ 38-10 Samford............................................ L........ 59-52 @ Auburn.......................................... L...........35-3 @ Eastern Kentucky...................... L........ 38-34 2008 Record: 3-9 / 1-7 OVC Gardner-Webb.........................W.............. 28-12 @ Louisville...................................... L........ 51-10

@ Southeast Missouri............W.............. 29-27 @ Western Michigan..................... L...........41-7 Central Methodist..................W.............. 47-19 Eastern Kentucky........................... L........ 33-12 @ Murray State............................... L........ 51-21 UT Martin.......................................... L...........35-7 @ Austin Peay.................................. L........ 31-28 @ Tennessee State......................... L........ 41-14 Jacksonville State.......................... L........ 41-17 Eastern Illinois................................. L........ 38-20 2009 Record: 6-5 / 5-3 OVC PIkeville College......................W.............. 51-10 @ Eastern Kentucky...................... L...........17-7 @ Kansas State................................ L...........49-7 Austin Peay...............................W.............. 31-23 @ UT Martin..............................W.............. 35-28

@ Eastern Illinois............................ L........ 23-15 Southeast Missouri................W.............. 28-16 Tennessee State......................W.............. 20-13 @ Georgia......................................... L...........38-0 @ Jacksonville State...................... L........ 55-28 Murray State.............................W.............. 45-14 2010 Record: 5-6 / 4-4 OVC @Arkansas........................................ L...........44-3 @TCU.................................................. L...........62-7 Lane College.............................W.................43-0 @ Southeast Missouri................... L........ 23-21 UT Martin.......................................... L........ 27-24 @ Austin Peay...........................W.............. 34-21 Eastern Illinois..........................W.............. 34-20 @ Tennessee State..................W.............. 21-10 @Murray State................................ L........ 44-13

Eastern Kentucky........................... L........ 42-29 Jacksonville State...................W.............. 35-24 2011 (OVC Co-Champions) Record: 7-4 / 6-2 OVC @ Iowa............................................... L...........34-7 Maryville College....................W.................56-7 @ Eastern Illinois ....................W.............. 31-20 Southeast Missouri ...............W.............. 38-31 @ UT Martin .............................W.............. 34-31 Tennessee State ............................ L........ 42-40 @ Jacksonville State ..............W.............. 21-14 Murray State ................................... L........ 38-37 @ Eastern Kentucky ..............W.............. 28-21 Austin Peay ..............................W.................49-7 Central Arkansas (FCS)................. L........ 34-14

2011 Ohio Valley Conference champions

Front row: M Front row, from left: Darian Stone, Alden Olverson, Tim Benford, Will Johnson, Jamere Hogue, Adam Urbano, Demetrous Garrett, Ty Fields, Ryan Tilghman, Tre Lamb, Ron Durbin, Taylor Hennigan, Marty Jones, Corey Watson, Marcus Edwards, Austin Tallant, Matthew Hamby. Second row: Caleb Mitchell, Zack Ziegler, Carter Crutchfield, Connor Maitland, Steve Wilson, Cory McDonald, Doug Page, Richmond Tooley, Josh Pleasant, Cody Forbes, James Huguely, Dontey Gay, Dominick Baker, Stephen Bush, Jamel Cook, Ronquez Beech, Traâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Darius Goff. Third row: Jake McIntosh, Chris Dickerson, Howard Griffin, Justin Vann, Cy Ables, Patrick Prewitt, Zach Salada, Heath Dyer, Seth McDonald, Cory Webber, Kedrick Towles, Charlie Stevens, Blake Adams, Matt Brown, Brannon McCoin. Fourth row: Luke Woodason, Tommie McBride, Dwight Evans, Ryan Weeks, Jerry King, Avery Rollins, Matt Moran, Malcolm Jones, Nick White, Sam Miller, James Normand, Jordan Adams, Randall Reeves, Matt Mercy. Fifth row: Justin Ivory, Ryan St. John, Michael Baker, Ben Davis, Ross Heatherly, Tommy Campbell, Hunter Beedle, Slade Adams, Wesley Sherrill, Matthew Smith, Jacob Hoot, Nathan Bush, Scott Schweitzer, Wade Plemons, Neil Gannaway, William Stevens. Back row: Travis Adkins, Adam Hunter, Cody Matthews, Kevin Casler, DaJuan Brown, Josh Wilson, Anthony Williams, Matthew Barker, J.R. Richmond, Nick Campbell, Midoho Okpokowuruk, Lamar Moore, Zach Sharp, Stepfon Davis-Boyd, LaDarrius Verge, Jordan Johnson.

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Year-by-year history 2012 Record: 3-8 / 1-7 OVC Hampton.........................................W........ 41-31 North Greenville.....................W.............. 42-14 @ Oregon...................................L................ 14-63 @ SEMO......................................L(0)........... 38-41 @ Murray State........................L................ 35-70 Jacksonville State...................L................ 28-37 Eastern Kentucky....................L................ 28-42 @ Tennessee State..................L................ 21-22 Eastern Illinois..........................L................ 24-31 UT Martin...................................W(o)......... 45-44 @ Austin Peay...........................L................ 31-38

2013 Record: 5-7 /2-6 OVC Cumberland College.............W.................63-7 @ No. 21 Wisconsin................L...................48-0 @ Hampton...............................W.............. 30-27 Tennessee State......................L................ 41-21 Indiana State............................W.............. 38-37 @ Murray State........................L................ 35-24 UT Martin...................................L................ 28-17 @ Eastern Kentucky...............L................ 24-10 Jacksonville State...................L................ 34-14 @ No. 2 Eastern Illinois..........L................ 56-21 @ Southeast Missouri............W.............. 41-16 Austin Peay...............................W.................34-0

2014 Record: 5-7 /4-4 OVC Kentucky Christian.................W.................33-7 @ Indiana State........................L................ 49-14 @ Tennessee State..................L...................10-7 @ UNI..........................................L...................50-7 Murray State.............................W (OT).... 30-27 @ UT Martin..............................L................ 17-10 Eastern Kentucky....................W ............. 39-31 @ Jacksonville State...............L...................49-3 Eastern Illinois..........................L................ 41-10 Southeast Missouri................W.............. 27-26 Chattanooga............................L................ 38-17 @Austin Peay............................W.............. 41-15

2015 Record: 5-7 /3-5 OVC @ Houston.................................L................ 52-24 @ Wofford..................................L................ 34-14 Mercer........................................W.............. 29-22 @Murray State.........................W ............. 31-29 UT Martin...................................L................ 31-17 #Eastern Kentucky.................L ............... 48-17 Jacksonville State...................L................ 42-13 @Eastern Illinois......................L................ 51-20 @Southeast Missouri.............L................ 38-17 Austin Peay...............................W.............. 42-24 Tennessee State......................W.............. 30-24 # game played at Georgetown, Ky.

MARCUS SATTERFIELD 2016-CURRENT

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Overall Field / Tucker Stadium

WILBURN TUCKER Tennessee Tech's football stadium is named for Wilburn Tucker. During his career as head football coach, Tucker compiled a 70-65-5 record and won five OVC championships. He was named to the OVC Hall of Fame and the Tech Hall of Fame.

P.V. PUTTY OVERALL The playing field in Tucker Stadium is named for Putty Overall. During his career as head football coach, Overall compiled a 97-95-18 record and won two OVC championships. He was named to the OVC Hall of Fame and the Tech Hall of Fame.

Tucker Stadium, the home venue for the Tennessee Tech football program since the Golden Eagles moved into the facility in 1966, underwent an extensive surface renovation in 2007. The facility upgrades included the installation of 24/7 turf by The Motz Group, as well as renovations and a new surface to the nine-lane track. In 2008, new lights were installed at the stadium, and in 2009 the working press box received a major overhaul and technological upgrades.

Tucker Stadium will host the TSSAA Tennessee State Championship Games through the 2016 season. The venue is named in tribute to former Golden Eagle coach Wilburn Tucker. The center stage of the stadium is Overall Field, named to recognize longtime Tech coach and administrator Putty Overall.The stadium features a two-level press box on each side, with the West Box hosting the working press and the East Box hosting the president and his guests. With the addition of the 24/7 turf, the latest in technology, material and equipment was used to ensure that Tucker Stadium is one of the finest facilities in the Ohio Valley Conference. Tucker Stadium opened for gridiron action for the 1966 season with seating for 12,500. In the first game in the facility, UT- Chattanooga came to town and handed coach Don Wade's Golden Eagles a 17-7 loss. Two weeks later, Tech posted its first victory in the stadium, topping East Tennessee State, 14-3. The facility was expanded to its present capacity of 16,500 prior to the 1971 season. In 39 college football seasons, it has hosted 1,532,281 fans at 221 games. Tech has hosted 21 crowds of better than 12,000 fans and owns a 12-8-1 record in those contests, including a record 12,831 for the game against Cumberland in the 2007 opener. The largest attendance came against Morehead State in 1971, when 16,521 folks

crowded into the newly enlarged facility. The 2009 Golden Eagles were unbeaten at home, posting a 5-0 record. Golden Eagle teams have had three other unbeaten home seasons, going 11-0 over two consecutive seasons, with a 5-0 mark in 1971 and 6-0 in 1972. Tech was also 5-0 in 2001. The facility was officially dedicated as Tucker Stadium at Homecoming ceremonies on Oct. 18, 1980, in honor of former coach Wilburn Tucker, who served on the Golden Eagle staff for 21 years. The playing field itself retained its designation as Overall Field, named for coach P.V. Overall, who was head coach at Tech for 26 years. Both men are in the Tech Sports Hall of Fame and the OVC Hall of Fame. When the stadium was built in 1966, it featured a press box on the West side for the working press. The second box -- for use by TTU's president and guests -- plus 4,000 additional seats, were added to the East side of the stadium in 1971. The first synthetic turf was laid in 1970 and was replaced in 1980. That turf lasted 13 years until Stadia Turf was installed in 1994. The surface that was replaced in 2007.

The largest crowd in Tucker Stadium history (16,521) watched the Golden Eagles beat Morehead State, 26-8, on October 23, 1971. Jeff Axel rushed for 138 yards on 18 carries to lead the offense while Jim Youngbloodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 tackles topped the Golden Eagle defense as Tech posted a Homecoming victory.

Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crowd of 12,831 for the 2007 game against Cumberland University was the largest opening day crowd in the 44-year history of Tucker Stadium.

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Overall Field / Tucker Stadium YEAR-BY-YEAR ATTENDANCE Year GP 1966 5 1967 5 1968 5 1969 5 1970 5 1971 5 1972 6 1973 5 1974 6 1975 5 1976 6 1977 5 1978 5 1979 5 1980 6 1981 6 1982 5

W-L Attend. 3-2 30,600 2-3 33,770 1-4 34,500 2-3 30,000 2-3 47,538 5-0 54,314 6-0 46,210 2-3 34,745 4-2 41,000 4-1 38,200 4-2 68,202 4-1 56,500 3-2 55,200 1-2-2 38,800 1-5 58,014 4-2 45,204 2-3 41,105

1983 5 1984 5 1985 5 1986 4 1987 6 1988 5 1989 5 1990 6 1991 4 1992 6 1993 6 1994 6 1995 5 1996 5 1997 4 1998 7 1999 4 2000 6

1-4 0-5 1-4 0-4 2-4 0-5 2-3 5-1 2-2 5-1 5-1 3-3 1-4 4-1 3-1 3-4 2-2 5-1

34,509 50,027 29,063 25,816 52,154 19,278 34,146 37,810 26,320 31,843 28,775 27,540 22,850 21,456 19,444 26,468 24,712 29,799

2001 5 2002 6 2003 4 2004 6 2005 5 2006 5 2007 6 2008 6 2009 5 2010 5 2011 6 2012 6 2013 6 2014 6 2015 5 TOTALS 266

5-0 38,396 3-3 36,520 1-3 24,984 5-1 30,625 4-1 30,858 1-4 25,174 3-3 49,912 2-4 38,306 5-0 27,767 3-2 35,603 3-3 50,443 3-3 41,922 3-3 51,106 4-2 37,328 3-2 37,328 143-122-2 1,852,084

LARGEST HOME CROWDS

LARGEST AWAY CROWDS

Attendance (Year, Result) 1) 16,521 (1971, Morehead State 26-8 W) 2) 16,089 (1978, W. Kentucky 20-26 L) 3) 16,072 (1977, Morehead State 24-22 W) 4) 15,607 (1976, W. Kentucky 22-12 W) 5) 14,623 (1984, Tenn. State 3-33 L) 6) 14,586 (1978, Murray State 24-14 W) 7) 14,133 (1977, Austin Peay 21-24 L) 8) 13,859 (1982, W. Kentucky 14-28 L) 9) 13,627 (1980, Murray State 3-10 L) 10) 13,186 (1972, MTSU 24-10 W) 11) 13,124 (1976, UN-Omaha 56-28 W) 12) 12,831 (2007, Cumberland 45-21 W) 13) 12,746 (1978, W. Carolina 22-20 W) 14) 12,523 (1977, Youngstown 38-22 W) 15) 12,511 (1979, Morehead State 3-3 T) 16) 12,500 (1999, Murray State 11-22 L) 17) 12,310 (1981, Morehead State 35-17 W) 18) 12,237 (1998, MTSU 16-19 L) 19) 12,212 (1970, E. Kentucky 13-20 L) 20) 12,204 (1972, W. Kentucky 30-10 W) 21) 12,186 (1974, W. Kentucky 10-6 W)

Attendance (Year, Site, Result) 1) 92,746 (2010, at Georgia, 38-0 L) 2) 85,754 (2007, at Auburn, 35-3, L) 3) 70,585 (2011, at Iowa, 34-7, L) 4) 69, 596 (2010, at Arkansas, 44-3, L) 5) 57,091 (2012, at Oregon, 63-14, L) 6) 48, 094 (2010, at Kansas State, 49-7 L) 7) 41,132 (1999, at Tennessee State, 19-25, L) 8) 40,155 (2002, at Iowa State, 58-6, L) 9) 38, 694 (2008, at Louisville, 51-10, L) 9) 37,117 (2010, at TCU, 62-7, L) 10) 32,000 (1984, at Kansas State, 28-12 L) 11) 30,479 (2015, at Houston, 52-24 L) 12) 29,702 (1988, at East Carolina, 52-13 L) 13) 28,525 (2001, at Air Force Academy, 42-0 L) 14) 26,123 (2005, at No. Illinois, 42-3 L) 15) 26,101 (2003, at Memphis, 40-10 L) 16) 26,000 (1951, at Kentucky, 72-13 L) 17) 25,546 (2004, at South Florida, 21-7 L) 18) 24,177 (1994, at Marshall, 24-10 L) 19) 23,743 (1995, at Marshall, 45-14 L) 20) 22,123 (1985, at UN-Las Vegas, 35-7 L) 21) 21,326 (2000, at Ohio University, 52-14 L) 22) 20,806 (2006, at Middle Tenn.. 44-0 L) 23) 19,926 (1971, at Western Kentucky, 15-7 L) 24) 18,500 (1998 at UAB, 6-38 L) 25) 18,500 (1969, at Western Kentucky, 42-0 L) 26) 18,300 (1988, at Eastern Kentucky, 14-7 L) 27) 18,200 (1958, at Florida State, 22-7 L) 28) 18,123 (2003, at Northern Illinois, L 42-17)

Tech is 12-8-1 in front of crowds of 12,000 or more in Tucker Stadium.

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2016 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE

1 WOFFORD TERRIERS 2 AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS 3 MERCER BEARS 4 UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS 5 JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS 6 7 EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS 8 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI REDHAWKS 9 OPEN DATE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS 10 11 TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS MURRAY STATE RACERS 12 SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 | TUCKER STADIUM | COOKEVILLE, TENN. | 6 P.M.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 | FIVE STAR STADIUM | MACON, GA. | 3 P.M.

OCTOBER 1, 2016 | TUCKER STADIUM | COOKEVILLE, TENN. | 6 P.M. | OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 8, 2016 | BURGESS-SNOW FIELD AT JSU STADIUM | JACKSONVILLE, ALA. | 1 P.M. | OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 15, 2016 | TUCKER STADIUM | COOKEVILLE, TENN. | 6 P.M. | OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 5, 2016 | NEYLAND STADIUM | KNOXVILLE, TENN. | TBA

NOVEMBER 19, 2016 | TUCKER STADIUM | COOKEVILLE, TENN. | 1:30 P.M. | OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE