Tennessee State Univeristy 2010 Football Media Guide by Zena Lewis

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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY 2010 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION

QUICK FACTS ................................................................. 2 MEDIA INFORMATION .................................................3-5 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ..............................6-8 PRESIDENT MELVIN N. JOHNSON ..................................................... 9 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS TERESA PHILLIPS ........................................................ 10

TEAM INFORMATION

SEASON OUTLOOK ................................................ 11-21 NUMERICAL ROSTER .............................................22-23 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER.......................................24-25 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE ................................26-30

COACHES AND STAFF

HEAD COACH

ROD REED................................................................31-33 OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MIKE JONES ................................................................. 34 DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR KENNY INGRAM ........................................................... 35 QUARTERBACKS JEFF PARKER ............................................................... 36 OFFENSIVE LINE DWAYNE LEDFORD ...................................................... 36 RUNNING BACKS STU HOLT ...................................................................... 37 TIGHT ENDS KEVIN MASHACK ......................................................... 37 DEFENSIVE LINE OSITA ALARIBE ............................................................ 38 LINEBACKERS JERRELL COGMON...................................................... 38 CONERBACKS ANTHONY BLEVINS ..................................................... 39 SAFETIES ED SANDERS ................................................................ 39 EQUIPMENT MANAGER KEVIN JURENKO .......................................................... 40 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CHUCK LOSEY ............................................................. 40 SPORTS MEDICINE MONROE ABRAM ......................................................... 41 PATRICE ELDER ........................................................... 41 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NATASHA PLANT.......................................................... 42

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SENIORS ..................................................................43-53 JUNIORS...................................................................54-59 SOPHOMORES ........................................................60-64 FRESHMEN ..............................................................65-69

CREDiTs - The 2010 Tennessee State University Football Media Guide was prepared by the Office of Athletic Media Relations - Wallace T. Dooley, Jr., Director. Layout and design by Zena Lewis, with editorial assistance by Yvon Morris and Zekeya Anderson. Photographs by Sam Jordan, Nathaniel Perry, Don McPeak, John Cross, OVC members, Garfield Bather, Vernon Biever/Green Bay Packers, Harry Scull/Jacksonville Jaguars, Dylan Slagle/Baltimore Ravens, Jamie Squire, Getty Images, Wire Images, Topps, Vallerie Marsh and the Tennessee State University Athletic Archives. Cover design by Zena Lewis. All rights reserved. Printing by MultiAd Printing Solutions Company - Peoria, Ill. Tennessee State University is a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution and is an affirmative action institution committed to educating a non-racially identifiable student-body. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who need assistance with this material may contact TSU’s Athletic Media Relations Office.

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2010 OPPONENTS ...................................................71-78 2009 SEASON REVIEW ...........................................79-94 RECORDS AND YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS ........95-132 TSU FOOTBALL HISTORY ..................................133-141 ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS ..............................142-149 ALL AMERICANS .................................................150-151 CHAMPIONSHIIPS ...............................................152-153 LEGENDARY COACHES .....................................154-156 ATHLETIC FACILITIES.........................................157-168

THE TSU FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE

ARISTOCRAT OF BANDS ...................................169-171 THE SOPHISTICATED LADIES .................................. 172 TSU FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY ...............173-175 TSU IN THE CLASSICS / HOMECOMINGS ........176-179 TSU ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION ............................ 180

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL

Name of School: ...... Tennessee State University City/Zip: ................... Nashville, Tenn. 37209 Founded: ............................................... 1912 Enrollment:.......................................... 8, 824 Nickname: ...........................................Tigers School Colors: ...........Royal (Reﬂex) Blue and White Stadium: ......................................... LP Field Capacity: ........................................... 67,800 Surface: .................................Natural Grass Afﬁliation: .............. NCAA, Division I (FCS) Conference:.....................Ohio Valley (OVC)

KEY ADMINISTRATORS

President: .................Dr. Melvin N. Johnson Alma Mater: .................. North Carolina A&T Athletic Director: ............. Teresa L. Phillips Alma Mater: .................................. Vanderbilt Athletics Phone: ...................(615) 963-5034 Athletics Fax: ........................ (615) 963-5911 Assoc. AD/SWA: ................ Valencia Jordan Asst. AD/Compliance: ..... Jennifer Bell-James Asst. AD/Academics: ..... Dr. Johnnie C. Smith Director, Athletics Operations: ......................... TBA Faculty Athletic Representative: ... Dr. Jesse James

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

Football Contact: .......... Wallace Dooley, Jr. Email: .................. tyger.prman@gmail.com Ofﬁce: ....................................(615) 963-5674 Mobile: ...................................(615) 516-6858 AMR Email: ......tnstsportsinfo@gmail.com AMR Fax: ..............................(615) 866-0086 LP Field Press Box: ..............(615) 565-4450

MARKETING / TICKETS

Marketing/Broadcast Contact: ..... Barry Gresham Email: .................... bgresham@tnstate.edu Office Phone: .......................(615) 963-2531 Office Fax: ............................(615) 963-2544 Mobile Phone: ......................(615) 533-6384 Ticket Manager: ..........Taneisha Alexander Email: ....................talexander@tnstate.edu Ticket Office Phone: ............(615) 963-5841 Ticket Office Fax: .................(615) 963-7515

2009 FOOTBALL RESULTS 9/5 ALABAMA A&M L 24-7 9/12 JACKSON STATE W 14-7 9/19 SOUTHERN L 24-17 9/26 FLORIDA A&M L 31-12 10/3 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE* W 23-17 10/10 EASTERN KENTUCKY* W 20-17 10/17 MURRAY STATE* L 9-6 10/31 TENNESSEE TECH* L 20-13 11/7 TENNESSEE MARTIN* L 28-7 11/14 AUSTIN PEAY STATE* L 24-21 11/19 EASTERN ILLINOIS* W 21-10

QUICK FACTS

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FOOTBALL STAFF

Head Coach: .................................................................................. Rod Reed Alma Mater/Yr: .........................................Tennessee State University / 1988 Career Record (Yrs): ...................................................................... First Year Record at TSU (Yrs): ...................................................................... First Year Football Ofﬁce Phone: ...........................................................(615) 963-7572 Football Ofﬁce Fax: ...............................................................(615) 963-1360 Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers: .................................... Mike Jones Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers: ..................................... Kenny Ingram Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks: ................................. Jeff Parker Offensive Line / Camp Coordinator: .................................... Dwayne Ledford Running Backs: .................................................................................Stu Holt Tight Ends / Video Coordinator / Pro Liason: .................................. Kevin Mashack Defenisve Tackles / Recruiting Coordinator: ...................................... Osita Alaribe Defensive Ends: .................................................................... Jerrell Cogmon Defensive Backs (Corners) / Special Teams Coordinator: .................Anthony Blevins Defensive Backs (Safeties): ........................................................Ed Sanders Graduate Assistant: .................................................................................TBA Speed, Strength & Conditioning: ...............................................Chuck Losey Equipment Manager: ...............................................................Kevin Jurenko Head Trainer: ..........................................................................Monroe Abram Associate Head Trainer: ............................................................Patrice Elder

2010 TEAM INFORMATION

First Year of Football............................................................................... 1912 All-Time Record ............................................................................ 511-247-33 2009 Overall Record: ................................................................................ 4-7 OVC Record (ﬁnish): ........................................................................3-4 (5th) Basic Offense: .................................................................... Spread/Pro-Style Basic Defense: ......................................................................................... 4-3 Letterwinners Returning / Lost:.............................................................. 49/16 Starters Returning: Offense - 7 / Defense - 5 / Special Teams - 5 Starters Lost: Offense - 4 / Defense - 5 / Special Teams - 0

2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 9/4

9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2

ALABAMA A&M

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JACKSON STATE

John Merritt Classic

MEMPHIS, TENN.

Southern Heritage Classic

AUSTIN PEAY STATE* FLORIDA A&M

Bikers Game

6:00 P.M.

NASHVILLE, TENN.

6:00 P.M.

ATLANTA, GA.

2:30 P.M.

Atlanta Classic

NORTH CAROLINA A&T

6:00 P.M.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

3:00 P.M.

Circle City Classic

10/9 10/16 10/23

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE* CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. 6:00 P.M. JACKSONVILLE STATE* JACKSONVILLE, ALA. 3:00 P.M. TENNESSEE TECH* NASHVILLE, TENN. 6:00 P.M.

10/30 11/6

OPEN EASTERN ILLINOIS*

11/13 11/20

Kids Day

NASHVILLE, TENN. Homecoming

TENNESSEE MARTIN* MURRAY STATE*

*DENOTES OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE GAMES

MARTIN, TENN. MURRAY, KY.

5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M.

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

COVERING THE TIGERS TSU MEDIA POLICIES

All requests for working media at home games in LP Field should be directed to Tennessee State University Athletic Media Relations on outlet letterhead or via facsimile by Wednesday of game week. No requests will be honored after Thursday of game week. Credentials will be screened to help ensure a working press box. Unless prior arrangements are made, credentials can be picked up two hours prior to kickoff at the media entrance adjacent to Gate 6. Credentials WILL NOT be mailed. Sideline and photo passes will be issued to working photographers from the respective teams’ outlets. In accordance to NCAA rules, photographers must stay out of the bench areas of the teams.The appropriate parking pass will be required to all stadium lots on game day. Television trucks that provide satellite or uplink functions will be located in Lot M near Gate 6. The media entrance is Gate 6. Parking passes are not left at Will Call. Credentials for “Classic” games must be made at least two weeks prior to the contest and are not guaranteed . Tennessee State University is the home team for all three out-of-town “Classic” contests this year but must make its requests to the organizers.

THE PRESS BOX

The Tigers home press box in LP Field is a state-of-the-art NFL facility. Wireless internet is available throughout the press box. Ample “pool” phones are available for members of the media. For a private line, contact LP Field at (615) 565-4441. The Athletic Media Relations Staff will provide game programs, game notes, and ﬂip cards prior to the game. Statistical information will be available after each quarter, at halftime and a complete game book following the game. A light meal is provided for working media members, beginning one-hour prior to the game and soft drinks are available throughout the game.

TSU Athletic Media Relations Wallace Dooley, Jr. Director Phone................... 615-963-5674 E-mail .....wdooley@tnstate.edu - Football, M&W Tennis

INTERVIEWS

When possible, interview requests for Head Coach Rod Reed and players should be directed through the Athletic Media Relations Ofﬁce. On game day, Coach Reed and selected players will be available following the NCAA “cooling-off” period.

RADIO

Each team’s visiting radio station will have a courtesy line provided. The visiting radio booth will be the ﬁrst auxiliary radio booth located in the broadcasting area of the press box. Radio arrangements for the “Classics” games must be made through the respective organizers. Tennessee State will broadcast all Tiger football games on the TSU Big Blue Sports Network. The network consists of Nashville’s WVOL, serving as the ﬂagship station, WMRB (910 AM) and WOJG (94.7 FM). Broadcasts may be heard on the world-wide web at www.TSUTigers.com. Selected games may be webcast on www.OVCSports.TV.

Zena Lewis Assistant Director Phone.................... 615-963-5922 E-mail ......... zlewis@tnstate.edu - Men’s Basketball M&W Track and Field, M&W Cross Country Grahic Design, Publications, Web Content

TEAM VIDEO

An area is provided for visiting teams to video the contest for coach’s ﬁlm. Each member of the video team must be credentialed. Contact the Athletic Media Relations staff for information.

Zekeya Anderson Assistant Coordinator Phone................... 615-963-1867 E-mail .......... zanderson01@tnstate.edu - Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, M&W Golf

Yvon Morris Staff Assistant Phone................... 615-963-5894 E-Mail ......yvon.tsu@gmail.com - Research and Archives Coordinator

TSU Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations, Wallace Dooley (m), stands with University President, Dr. Melvin N. Johnson (r) and Director of Athletics, Teresa Phillips (l), after receiving his College Sports Information Director’s of America 25-year Award at the John Merritt Classic press conference on July, 15, 2010. The award was presented to Dooley for his 25 years of service at the CoSIDA Convention on July 6, in San Francisco, Calif.

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WEBSITE / MEDIA OUTLETS Information on all 15 athletic teams at TSU can be found at www.TSUTigers.com. The Tennessee State University Athletics Department website, www.TSUTigers.com, is the “number one” destination for Tiger athletic news, schedules, and scores. From the site, fans and media can access game notes, previews, rosters, and feature stories. TSU fans from across the globe can view and cheer on the Tigers from their personal computers. One popular addition to the site is video streaming - linked through OVCsports.tv. Everything from news releases, player and coach biographies, historical data, media guides, game results and team statistics can be found on the website.

www.tsutigers.com MEDIA OUTLETS Print Media The Tennessean

1100 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 259-8010 Fax: (615) 259-8826

The City Paper

P.O. Box 158434 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 383-2229 Fax: (615) 298-2780

The Meter

TSU P.O. Box 146 Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 963-5652 Fax: (615) 963-5051

The Commercial Appeal

495 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38101 (901) 529-2345 Fax: (901) 529-2362

Nashville Pride

941 44th Avenue N. Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 292-9150 Fax: (615) 292-9056

The Tennessee Tribune 1501 Jefferson Street Nashville, TN 37208 (615) 321-3628 Fax: (615) 321-0409

Tri-State Defender 124 E. Calhoun Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 523-1818 Fax: (901) 523-1820

The Daily Herald

1115 South Main St. P.O. Box 1425 Columbia, TN 38402 931-215-4751

WEBSITE / MEDIA OUTLETS

Wire Service Associated Press

215 Centerview Dr. Suite 215 Brentwood, TN 37207 (615) 373-9988 Fax: (615) 376-0947

Radio WVOL (1470 AM) Flagship Station

1320 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN 37207 (615) 227-1470

WMRB (910 AM)

1014 South Garden St. Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 381-7100

WOJG (94.7 FM)

123 W. Market Street Bolivar, TN 38008 (731) 658-7689

WNSR (560 AM)

1815 Division St. Suite 203 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 844-1039

The Zone (104.5 FM) 506 2nd Ave. Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 727-7000

Televison

WSMV Channel 4 (NBC) 5700 Knob Hill Road Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 353-2231 Fax: (615) 353-2343

WTVF Channel 5 (CBS)

474 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 248-5285 Fax: (615) 244-9883

WZTV Channel 17 (FOX) 631 Mainstream Drive Nashville, TN 37208 (615) 369-5561 Fax: (615) 369-3299

WKRN Channel 2 (ABC)

441 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 369-7240 Fax: (615) 248-7239

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TIGERS ON THE AIR TIGER RADIO

All Tiger football games will be broadcast on the Big Blue Sports Network with Nashville radio station, WVOL 1470 AM, serving as the ﬂagship of the network.

Nashville, Tenn.

Columbia, Tenn.

Jackson, Tenn.

Afﬁliates include WMRB 910 AM in Columbia and WOJG 94.7 FM Bolivar/Jackson. w.” Broadcast coverage begins 30 minutes before the game with the “Countdown to Kickoff Show.” All of the broadcasts are available on the Internet at TSUTigers.com.

TIGERS ON SATELLITE RADIO

Founded in 2006, HSRN was created to provide a voice for the HBCU community while providing fans across the country the top HBCU football events. www.hsrn.com

Date

9/4 9/11 10/2

Opponent

Classic

Location

Time

Alabama A&M John Merritt Classic Nashville, Tenn. 6:00 p.m. Jackson State Southern Heritage Classsic Memphis, Tenn. 4:00 p.m. North Carolina A&T Circle City Classic Indianapolis, Ind. 2:00 p.m.

TIGER VISION

Tiger Fans can catch replays of press conferences, radio interviews, and Inside TSU Football with Tiger Vision located on the front page of TSUTigers.com.

Barry Gresham (r), TSU Associate Athletic Director for Broadcasting and Sales, returns for his sixth season as the play-by-play voice of Big Blue football. Albert Dawson (l) returns for his 20th season as analyst and statistician.

TIGERS ON TV

Date 9/11

Opponent Jackson State

9/18 9/25

Austin Peay* Florida A&M

10/23

Location Memphis, Tenn.

Time 6:00 p.m.

Network Fox Sports South

Nashville, Tenn. Atlanta, Ga.

6:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

Wazoo Sports Versus

Tennessee Tech* Nashville, Tenn.

6:00 p.m.

Wazoo Sports

6:00 p.m.

Wazoo Sports

(Southern Heritage Classic)

11/13

(Atlanta Classic) (Kids Day)

Tennessee Martin* Martin, Tenn.

Tiger Talk (radio) airs Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. live from Buffalo Wild Wings in the Nashville West Shopping Complex. The live call-in show can be heard on WVOL, WMRB and WOJG. The show is also available on the internet at TSUTigers.com.

* - OVC Game / All Times are Central

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OVCSPORTS.TV Inside TSU Football with Head Coach Rod Reed on Comcast Cable can be seen in 12 states and 5.9 million homes. Fans can watch on Comcast Sports Southeast on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. (cst) and catch the replay the same night at 7:00 p.m. (cst) on Cable Spotlight Network - Channel 49. It is also available on Comcast On-Demand.

John Merritt Classic and all oVC games will be available by subscription at oVCsports.TV

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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY www.tnstate.edu

Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University has grown dramatically from a small college to two campuses: the 500-acre main campus and the downtown Avon Williams campus which is located in the heart of Nashville near the State capitol.

The DAVIS BUILDING is topped by its landmark cupola and houses the Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy and the Thomas E. Poag Auditorium. The building, which once housed the administrative ofﬁces, is named after TSU’s second president Dr. Walter S. Davis.

The diverse student population of more than 8,000 represents 46 states and 45 countries. TSU has been listed for 11 consecutive years in the U.S. News & World Report “Guide to America’s Best Colleges.” Tennessee State University is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational land-grant university offering 45 bachelor degrees and 24 master’s degrees. Doctoral programs include biological sciences, psychology, public administration, computer information systems engineering, administration and supervision, and curriculum and instruction. When you think about Tennessee State University, many things come to mind – a rich heritage and legacy in athletics, academics, entertainment, research and service. Tennessee State University has long been a rising star among universities across the country. It is designated as one of the best public historically black colleges and universities in the nation, and it’s not by accident. Tennessee State University is among the few historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the oldest and largest freshman honor society in the United States and a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the most prestigious honor society comprising all academic disciplines. A great deal of focus has been given to improving the academic environment – strengthening our research reputation, attracting and retaining the best and brightest students, encouraging service-focused programs, engaging and supporting expert faculty in diverse ﬁelds, building on our student-centered philosophy and holding steadfast to our motto of “Think. Work. Serve.” Currently, we are improving customer service and setting new standards of excellence in higher education. But with all the many examples of past accomplishments we can share, we are looking toward an even brighter future. 6 THIS IS TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS LIFE

The FLOYD-PAYNE CAMPUS CENTER contains various student and administrative ofﬁces, campus bookstore, post ofﬁce, and dining services.

Today, Tennessee State University’s student enrollment is more than 8,000. There are more than 400 faculty and more than 1,200 staff who are part of the university’s team. Additionally, the university’s rich strength in embracing diversity is evident with 45 countries and 46 states representative of the student body.

The Center is named after former TSU student and ﬁfth president, Otis L. Floyd, and long-time Dean of Students and Vice-President of Student Affairs, Joseph A. Payne. The PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is located adjacent to the east side of the existing Strange Music Building. The facility houses the Theater, Television, Radio and Music Departments and includes a complete renovation of the Strange Music Building.

Floyd-Payne Campus Center

A performance theater seating for 400 was constructed as part of the new building. Theater department spaces include classrooms, support spaces and offices. Rehearsal and production facilities are provided for television and radio departments, as well as offices and support areas. The music department has new laboratory facilities, practice rooms, classrooms and offices and an expanded band practice room and support facilities. The project included approximately 30,400 sq. ft. of renovated space (the Strange Music Building) and 43,000 sq. ft. of new construction.

The beauty and accessibility of the university’s main campus is a plus with now 65 buildings on more than 450 acres. Complimenting the main campus is a newly renovated downtown campus that features a simulated stock-trading center, a student computer laboratory and continuing education, distance learning and multimedia services.

Performing Arts Center

KEAN HALL, a simpliﬁed Art Deco style gymnasium erected in 1951 at a cost of $1,500,000 was dedicated Wednesday, November 25, 1953.

The university is arming students with the intellectual resources to compete in a global environment. In support of that, important partnerships have been established with leading global companies such as Boeing, Raytheon, Dell, IBM and others, in which both funding and servicelearning opportunities are currently active.

The structure is located on the south side of the campus at John Merritt Boulevard and 33rd Avenue, North and is named after former TSU Football head coach and Athletic Director, Henry A. Kean. The building contained at the time of its construction a gymnasium, health, physical education and recreation classrooms, laboratories, staff ofﬁces, and facilities for indoor intramural sports, staff and student recreation and physical therapy. The building was vacated in 1980 when the HPER moved to the new Gentry Center Complex.

Kean Hall

The 300,000 renovation approved in 1986-1987 connected the building to the Floyd-Payne campus center in 1991. The building became a recreational facility for the general campus population. It also serves as the headquarters for the Air Force ROTC, TSU Athletics and the academic and Hall of Fame. AVERITTE AMPHITHEATER located in the center of campus; landscaped and has permanent seating for 200. The structure is named after Laura M. Averitte, author of Tennessee State University’s alma mater.

Averitte Amphitheater

BROWN-DANIEL LIBRARY was erected in 1976 and opened for service during the summer of 1977. This present structure has 82,000 square feet of space with special study and research facilities for faculty and graduate students, and a Special Collections Room which houses the University’s historical archives, theses, dissertations, and other special materials. The library was named in memory of Library Directors, Martha M. Brown and Lois H. Daniel.

Brown-Daniel Library

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AVON WILLIAMS CAMPUS The Avon Williams Campus is located downtown, near the center of the Nashville business and government district. Avon Nyanza Williams, Jr, a leading African American lawyer in Tennessee and state senator, represented the plaintiffs in Geier v. Blanton 1972. In 1972, the federal judge, Frank T. Gray, Jr., allowed Sterling Adams and Raymond Richardson (two black professors of mathematics at TSU) and nearly 100 other black citizens from across Tennessee to enter the Geier case as plaintiffs.

TSU President Melvin Johnson, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Nashville Mayor Karl Dean cut the ribbon at the Avon Williams Campus Renovation Opening Ceremony.

They formed Tennesseans for Justice in Higher Education. Their complaint centered on the issue that the presence in Nashville of two state supported universities, Tennessee State University a historically black institution and predominately white University of Tennessee at Nashville, perpetuated a state of segregation in higher education in Nashville. In February 1977, Judge Gray ordered the merger of both institutions under the governance of Tennessee State University. This was the ďŹ rst time that a court in a higher education desegregation suite had ordered a historically black college to take over a predominately white one. In 1979 the University of Tennessee at Nashville merged with Tennessee State University, creating and enlarged institution with two campuses and increased enrollment. The original TSU campus, located in North Nashville is designated as the Main Campus and the former UT-N campus was renamed in honor of Avon Williams, Jr.

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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

DR. MELVIN N. JOHNSON PRESIDENT TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Melvin N. Johnson began his tenure as the seventh president of Tennessee State University on June 1, 2005. Johnson served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and as a tenured professor of economics at WinstonSalem State University (WSSU). Prior to his appointment at WSSU, Johnson served in senior academic roles at North Carolina A&T State University. Additionally, he was a lecturer on business and economic policy for the University of Maryland, European Division, in Germany. He taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy and completed a distinguished military career as a lieutenant colonel. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from North Carolina A&T State University and earned the Master of Arts in Economics from Ball State University. He received his M.B.A. and D.B.A. in business economics and public policy from Indiana University. He has pursued postdoctoral studies at the Institute for Education Management (IEM), Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE), and The Harvard Seminar for New Presidents (NPS) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge. Johnson has been a Kellogg Leadership Fellow (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education), Senior Fellow of Future Focus 2020 (Babcock Graduate School of Management, Wake Forest University), a Millennium Leadership Institute Protégé (American Association of State Colleges and Universities), Nissan Fellow (UCLA), and an American Banking Association Ayres Fellow (Stonier Graduate School of Banking, University of Delaware). He completed the New President’s Academy (AASCU) and completed the Executive Leadership Summit (Hampton University). He has also completed Leadership Nashville (2005-06), Leadership Winston-Salem and the Triad Leadership Network. Aside from his fellowships, his honors include The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key Honor Society; Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, Education; Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society; Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, Business and Management; Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society in Economics; Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and Outstanding Young Men of America. Johnson received the “Lifelong Excellence and Leadership in Higher Education” award from the Northeast Business and Economics Association at Yeshiva University (N.Y.); The Leadership Award in Education from the Trumpet Awards Foundation (2007); The Leadership Award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Tau Lambda, 2006) and was commissioned by the Kentucky Legislature as a Kentucky Colonel. He has been recently selected as one of Nashville’s “Top 50 Business and Community Leaders.” 9

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TSU PRESIDENT

TERESA PHILLIPS

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Teresa Lawrence-Phillips became head of the Tennessee State University athletics department in April of 2002. As director, the athletic department has made tremendous strides on the playing field, campus, community and classroom. Some accomplishments under the Phillips’ administration include the launching of the first official website for TSU Athletics in August of 2002, the revitalization of the Big Blue Booster Club, the recognition of Ohio Valley Conference Scholar Athletes, and conference championships in volleyball, women’s track including a PGA minority national championship in men’s golf. Phillips also has the distinction of being the first woman ever to coach an NCAA Division I men’s basketball team en route to being named one of the “101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports” by Sports Illustrated in 2003. She was also named as the Second Most Influential Woman in Sports in Tennessee by The Tennessean newspaper. In addition, she was named USA Today’s National Coach of the Year in 1990 and was a three-time OVC Coach of the Year selection. No stranger to athletic success, she was head coach of the Lady Tigers basketball program at TSU for 11 seasons from 1989-2000. Phillips guided the 1993–94 squad to the program’s first-ever OVC regular season crown, the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship, and the team’s first appearance ever in the NCAA tournament. She and her staff enjoyed their most successful season in 1994–95 as the Lady Tigers (22–7, 12–4 OVC) shared the regular season title. TSU claimed its second consecutive tournament title and a trip to the NCAA tournament. She has been invited twice to serve as an assistant coach for USA Basketball (1995 and 1999) and was invited to serve as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic Festival North Squad. Prior to her stint at TSU, Phillips was head coach at Fisk University for four years. She guided the Bulldogs to WIAC League and Tournament Championships in 1987 and 1988 and was tabbed WIAC Coach of the Year twice (1987, 1988). She compiled a 6834 overall record with the Bulldogs. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics before obtaining a Masters in Education from TSU in 1999. Phillips, who helped recruit six All-Americans and seven All-State players, served as an assistant coach with the Lady Commodores (1981-1984) winning the N.I.T. in 1983. Phillips earned several honors as a three-year letter winner at Vanderbilt. She was the first recipient of the Lady Commodore Athlete of the Year honor, given to the best allaround female athlete. In addition, she received the Nashville Civitan’s Sportsmanship Award in 1979 and 1980. Community oriented, Phillips has assisted with the National Youth Sports Drug Program and has been appointed to several boards and committees which include: NCAA Basketball Rules, NCAA Championship Cabinet, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Boys’ & Girls’ Club, the Vanderbilt Alumni Advisory Board and the Nashville Sports Council Executive Board.

Current TSU Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips, as a coach, guided the Lady Tigers to their ﬁrst OVC titles with back-to-back regular season and tournament championships. Phillips led TSU to their ﬁrst ever NCAA women’s basketball tournament apearances from 1993-1995.

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She has held memberships in several organizations, including the Black Coaches Association, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, the NCAA Championship and Competition Cabinet and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.She is an inaugural member of the Girls’ Preparatory School Sports Hall of Fame and a 2008 inductee of the Lookout Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. She lives in Nashville with her two sons, Micah and Kyle.

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QUARTERBACKS The Tigers’ OFFENSE return seven of last year’s starters including all players at the skill positions. For 2010, TSU will rely heavily on the veterans, including the experienced reserves from a year ago. Ninety-four percent of the attack that accounted for 2, 823 of the 3, 007 total offensive yards return. Six percent of last year’s offense graduated while only registering 184 yards last season. The Tigers averaged 123.6 yards per game through the air and complimented it with 149.7 rushing yards per game. TSU will look to put a firm grip on the quarterback position having juggled three players under center in 2009. The Tigers will have to fill gaps in the offensive line with the absence of three veteran starters. Last season, the attack averaged near the bottom in the Ohio Valley Conference in total and scoring offense posting 14.6 points per game. One of bright spots that carrried the entire season was the offensive line giving up the fewest sacks in the league with 12. A tremendous feat for a line that had different starters for every game. Despite TSU’s 4-7 record, the Tigers only dropped four out of seven games by a touchdown or less. TSU was outscored by an average margin in 2009 by 4.3 points while only losing three games by double figures.

Last season, Jeremy Perry shared quarterback duties with Calvin McNairl after Dominic Grooms went down with an injury. Perry, who transfered from Middle Tennessee State last year, saw action in ﬁve games passing for 142 yards. It was Perry’s ﬁrst time playing quarterback since high school before switching position to linebacker at MTSU. This season, with McNairl moving to receiver, Perry will enter camp as the position’s reserve.

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The Tigers return all quarterbacks that saw action last year including Dominic Grooms. Based on experience, Grooms enters 2010 as the Tigers’ starting quarterback after transferring from Missouri in 2008. That season as a reserve, he started 1-of-5 games played completing 26-of-35 passes while throwing three touchdowns and one interception. At the end of the year, Grooms jumped into

the record books with a season record, 74.3 pass completion percentage. In 2009, in the opening quarter of the ﬁrst game, Grooms suffered an injury that kept him out of seven games, starting 3-of-4 contests played. In limited action, he completed 29-of-66 passes with four interceptions for 279 yards (69.8 yards per game passing).

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Offensive tackle, Justin Ridgeway, rejoins the line as a starter after going down with a season ending injury during the 2009 preseason. He served as a reserve in 2008 and is one of two linemen returning that blocked for a 1, 000 yard rusher that year.

After losing four starters (guard-Duvall Young, center-Dumaka Atkins, tight end-Enoch Hill, tackle-Stuart McClean) from last year’s offensive line, the Tigers will look to veteran Alex “Duck” Davis to lead a unit that gave up the fewest sacks (12) in the Ohio Valley Conference. Davis enters his fourth year as a starter and is one-of-two linemen to block for a 1, 000-yard rusher

from 2007-2008. As a guard, Davis has shown his consistency making 24 starts in three seasons. As a true freshmen and sophmore he made nine starts each year. Last season, he started in eight games missing two due to injury. He will be the focal point of an offensive line that featured a new starting line-up in every game last year.

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Sherman Carter made ﬁve starts last season at tackle but will move to center for 2010. He will return as one of the solid veterans from last year’s young offensive line.

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RUNNING BACKS

Dante’ Thomas adds seasoned depth to the Tigers rushing attack after leading all running backs in yards per carry with 4.2. In 2009, he started 1-of-10 games played posting 349 yards and one touchdown.

The Tigers’ top running back from 2009, Preston Brown, returns after ﬁnishing with 474 rushing yards making seven starts in nine games played.

Highly recruited running back, Trabis Ward, received playing time as a true freshman last year. He made one start in eight games played ﬁnishing with 182 yards on the ground.

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Last season, Brown averaged 3.7 yards per carry after recording 4.9 yards per rush in 2008. He ﬁnished second on the team with 24 points from four touchdown runs, including two; along with

the game winner, against conference opponent Eastern Kentucky. All backs that posted carries last year return while Brown was second on the team in total offense with 529 yards (52.7 yards per game). He also collected seven receptions notching his ﬁrst career catch against Alabama A&M.

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RECEIVERS

Calvin McNairl moves to wide receiver for the upcoming season after playing quarterback the past two years. He accounted for 51 percent of the offense in 2009 and led TSU in every offensive category except receptions. He was awarded TSU Football’s Eldridge Dickey Offensive Player of the Year at the end of last season

Six of eight receivers that halued in a reception are back for the 2010 season. In addition, all three starters return including leading receiver Joseph Hills. He led TSU in receptions with 39 for 538 yards (48.9 yards per game). He transferred in 2009 from the University of South Carolina scoring on three occasions to lead all receivers. He averaged 13.8 yards per reception and posted

the longest catch at 74 yards. His numbers a season ago placed him on Phil Steele’s 2010 Preseason All-OVC Second Team. TSU lost the only receiver to go over one hundred yards in a game last year, Julian Sample, along with Jeremy Broadway. Both combined for ﬁve starts and 11 receptions. The Tigers’ receiving corp accounted for 93 catches last year.

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Travis James (12) and Marques Wilkins (9) combined for 39 receptions and 496 yards last year. James ﬁnished as TSU second leading receiver with 21 (228 yds.) while Wilkens pulled in 17 catches (268 yds.) in his ﬁrst year. Both posted one score.

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LINEBACKERS Despite recording a league low of 12 sacks in OVC play, the Tigers’ DEFENSE finished first for a consecutive season in the total defensive category against conference teams and third for the overall season. Five starting defenders return from last year’s unit that led the OVC in fewest opponent first downs in league play. The defense also finished second in the conference in the red-zone defense and scoring defense. While holding OVC teams to a league best, 272.9 yards per game last year, TSU gave up 24 of 35 scores (68.6 pct) within 10 yards of the goaline; giving up 18.9 points per game. To remain consistent and add value to their reputation defensively, the Tigers will have to fill the vacancy on six positions. The Tigers have been notorious for filling the defensive voids. Only five starters return, however, several reserve players played significant minutes and should fill out their starting roles comfortably. All the players that combined for 230 of last year’s 432 total tackles return. In addition, the group includes the players who posted five out of the total 20 team sacks and seven of the 12 interceptions last year.

Sidney Tarver was named to the Phil Steele’s 2010 Preseason All-OVC Second Team after ﬁnishing 2009 with 33 tackles, one sack and one interception. Tarver was accountable for 14 percent of the tackles produced by linebackers on the team.

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Rico Council returns as one-half of the starting linebacker corp after the loss of team leading tackler, John Jones, Jr. Council was selected to the Consensus Draft Services 2010 Preseason HBCU All-America First Team and Phil Steele’s All-OVC Second Team. In 2009, he ﬁnished second on team with 63 tackles (31 solo) including seven for a loss while adding one sack. In 2008, he

led TSU in tackles with 67 tackles and was named to the OVC All-Newcomer team at the end of his freshman year. Since then, he has been selected to the 2009 CDS preseason team while making postseason selections to CDS FCS second team and CDS HBCU ﬁrst team. He received TSU Football’s Heart of a Tiger Courage Award at the end of last year.

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Selected to the 2010 OVC Preseason Team, Donte’e Nichols served the Tigers in a reserve role on the defensive line in 2009 making only two starts. He ﬁnished with 35 tackles, 5.5 for a loss with three pass break-ups and three pass deﬂections.

Malcolm Crawford returns as the only starter from last year’s front-four after the loss of co-sack leaders Kellen Woodard and Rodney Fritz along with veteran Jason Towson.

one sack ﬁnishing last season with three. In his ﬁrst year with the TSU, he concluded the 2008 season with only six tackles while recording one sack.

Crawford completed 2009 with 25 tackles (16 solo) including three stops for a loss totaling 14 yards. He is the only defender returning to post more than

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After going down with a season ending injury during the second game of 2009, Marcus Broxie returns after leading the Tigers in sacks (6) in 2008. For his efforts that season, he was selected to the 2010 CDS HBCU preseason team after being selected to the organization’s 2009 HBCU All-America squad and the OVC 2008 AllNewcomer Team.

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Joseph Wylie played as a reserve last season ending the 2009 campaign with 14 tackles, one sack, two pass break-ups and two pass deﬂections.

Three-year starter Eugene Clifford rejoins the Tigers defense providing leadership after the loss of defensive backs Anthony Levine and Ty’Ron Johnson.

Three-year starter Marquez Hall continues to add value to the defensive backﬁeld after recording 41 tackles in 2009. He led the Tigers in pass break-ups (9) and pass deﬂections (10) while pulling in one interception.

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Last year, he was named to the All-OVC First Team and received TSU Football’s Joe W. Gilliam Defensive Player of the Year Award. He also ﬁnished the season as TSU’s third leading tackler and

was credited with 60 stops (34 solo); two fumble recoveries, two interceptions with seven pass deﬂections including ﬁve break-ups. Clifford tacked on two touchdowns returning one from a 69-yard interception and the other courtesy of a 78-yard fumble recovery. The score from the fumble is the longest in modern TSU football history.

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SPECIAL TEAMS

TSU tested several punt and kick return specialists last season with Travis James posting the best numbers. James recorded 15 kick-off returns for 324 yards, averaging 21.4 yards per return with a longest of 41 yards.

Taylor Cisneros heads the special teams unit that returns all key components in kicker John Lopez, kick and punt returner Travis James, and long snapper Howard Hunter. In 2009, Cisneros registered career numbers in punts (79), punt yardage (2, 915) average (38.4 yards per punt), punts inside the 20-yard line (18) and punts over 50 yards (9). He tacked on an extra point

when the Tigers were experiencing difﬁculties in the kicking game. Cisneros holds TSU’s record for the longest punt in a game notching a 62-yarder on two occasions in 2008. The Tigers’ kicking woes last year resulted in two of six ﬁeld goals for 33 percent. Lopez returns as the most experienced kicker connecting one of three, which includes his longest of 23 yards.

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Brandon Bather received TSU Football’s Sidney Crutchﬁeld Special Teams Player of the Year award for his contribution. His stats in 2009 included 11 tackles (6 solo) with a pass deﬂection and pass break-up.

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POSITION BREAKDOWN OFFENSE

Returning (7) Name Calvin McNairl

Pos. Ht. Wt. WR 5-11 190

Dominic Grooms Preston Brown Alex Davis Sherman Carter Joseph Hills Travis James

QB RB OL OL WR WR

Lost (5)

Name Dumaka Atkins Duvall Young Enoch Hill Stuart McClean Tracy Sims

Cl. Jr.

* With the Pro-Style formations, the Tigers substitute a fullback for a tight end.

6-2 5-10 6-3 6-3 6-4 5-10

200 Sr. 200 R-Sr. 350 Sr. 300 R-So. 210 Jr. 170 So.

Key Stats Accounted for 51 percent of the offense last year, led team in rushing (628), passing (920), total offense (1,548) and all-purpose yardage (629) and scoring (36 points) Starting quarterback but missed majority of last season due to injury Led position with four touchdowns and 474 yards Last returning starter from an offensive line that anchored a 1,000-yard rusher Coming off first season as a starter Led team in receiving in first season on roster with 39 receptions Second on the team in receptions with 21 in first year as starter

Pos. Ht. OL 6-4 OL 6-0 TE 6-5 OL 6-2 FB 5-11

Wt. Cl. 302 Grad. 296 Sr. 280 Jr. 180 Sr. 235 Jr.

Key Stats Two-year starter and was named 2008 All-OVC Second Team Four-year starter helped anchor a line that led the conference in rushing in 2007 Three-year starter at the position First year as a starter last season saw action in 19 career games Started at the position the last two seasons

Pos. LB DB LB DB DT

Ht. 6-1 6-2 6-4 5-9 6-1

Wt. 260 205 240 175 310

Pos. DB LB DE DE DT DB

Ht. 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-4 5-9

Wt. Cl. 195 Sr. 215 Jr. 225 Sr. 256 Sr. 270 Sr. 180 R-Sr.

Key Stats Named All-OVC Second Team signed free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers Led team in tackles with 70 and was named to the All-OVC Second Team and Newcomer Team Team co-sack leader with five sacks and was named to All-OVC Second Team Team co-sack leader with five sacks Started 16-of-23 career games making all 11 starts last year One of three players to finish season with team best two interceptions

Ht. 6-0

Wt. 206

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Returning (5)

Name Rico Council Eugene Clifford Sidney Tarver Marquez Hall Malcolm Crawford

Lost (6)

Name Anthony Levine John Jones, Jr. Kellen Woodard Rodney Fritz Jason Towson Ty’ Ron Johnson

Cl. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Key Stats Second on the team in tackles with 63 after leading a season ago Named to 2009 All-OVC First Team and several 2010 preseason All-America squads Made 16 career starts of 28 games played Led the team with nine break-ups and 10 passes defended last year 1 Only returning starter from last year’s defensive line accounting for three sacks

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Name Taylor Cisneros John Lopez Travis James Hunter Howard Lost (2) Name Robert Vipond George Pulley

Pos. P

Cl. Sr.

209

So.

Key Stats Three-year starter and team’s season record holder in longest punt in a game with 62 yards Posted 18 punts inside the 20-yard line and nine for 50 plus yards, longest of 59 yards Named starting kicker at beginning of season, 1-of-3 in FGs and 4-of-9 in PATs Second on the team with 578 all-purpose yards, team leader in kick returns with 15 for 324 yards averaging 21.6 yards per return Started as long snapper for ﬁeld goal unit

Pos. Ht. Wt. K 5-11 185 LS 5-10 198

Cl. So. So

Key Stats Led with most kick-offs last year (17), 1-of-3 in FGs kicking longest of the season, 41 yards Started as long snapper for punt unit

K 5-8 203 R.Fr. KR/PR 5-10 175 So. LS

6-4

20 20

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POSITION BREAKDOWN Position QB RB FB WR TE OL DB DL LB K P LS KR

Returning Starters 1 1 1 2 0 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2

Players Returning 2 5 3 8 1 9 9 5 5 1 1 2 5

Starters Lost 1 0 0 0 1 3 2 3 1 1 0 0 1

Newcomers 1 1 0 2 2 7 6 7 4 1 0 0 1

Position Total 3 6 3 10 3 16 15 12 9 2 1 2 5

Running Game Shines at Spring Game – Legends Show Their Spirit Head Coach Rod Reed presided over the conclusion his first Spring drills with TSU running backs Preston Brown, Trabis Ward, Donte Thomas and Ryan Berry giving a glimpse of the Tigers’ future fortunes as a sun-drenched crowd of over 3,000 enjoyed the TSU Spring Blue and White game and the Inaugural TSU Legends game at Hale Stadium, on Saturday, April 17th. The festive audience was treated to music by the TSU Aristocrat of Bands and the presentation of the new Tennessee State SGA officers and Miss TSU. The Blue Team (1st team offense and defense) topped the White Team (2nd team offense and defense) 27-0. Brown and Ward took turns running behind both the Blue and the White to rack up impressive totals on the day. Brown, an upcoming senior, rushed 21 times for 131 yards and 2 TDs (128 in Blue) and Ward, an upcoming sophomore, rushed 10 times for 65 yards. Junior Donte Thomas rushed for 58 yards in two carries, ripping off a 54-yard run in the game with sophomore Ryan Berry showed flashes of promise as he ripped off a 33-yard run in the game. The Blue passing game saw quarterback Dominic Grooms toss TD passes of 16 and 11 yards to wide receivers Jonathan Moore and Jeremy Pryor respectively. Grooms completed 8-of-13 passes for 104 yards. Prior to the Blue and White Game, over 25 players from past TSU teams (1970’s2000’s) returned to play in a spirited “Legends” flag football game in the “Hole” on the Hale Stadium turf. Fans saw the Blue Team take a 23-6 win. Legends’ QBs Brian Ransom (1979-82) and Derek Quarles (1995-96) guided the Blue Team with Sam Coleman (1975-76) and Ken Biggles (1981-84) guiding the White team. Wide Receiver Avion Black (1997-99) scored two TDs for the Blue team and defensive back Gary Davis (1979-82) scored a Blue TD on an interception return. The lone score for the White Team was a TD catch-and-run by Dwight Wheeler (197476). At halftime of the Spring game, TSU recognized Super Bowl MVP and Pro-Bowler Richard Dent (1979-82) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (2004-06) who were in attendance, but did not play in the Legends Game.

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ALABAMA A&M

JOHN MERRITT CLASSIC - LP FIELD

NASHVILLE, TENN. - 6:00 P.M.

9/11 JACKSON STATE

SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC - LIBERTY BOWL

MEMPHIS, TENN. - 6:00 P.M.

9/18 AUSTIN PEAY STATE* BIKERS GAME - LP FIELD

NASHVILLE, TENN. - 6:00 P.M.

9/25 FLORIDA A&M

ATLANTA CLASSIC - GEORGIA DOME

ATLANTA, GA. - 2:30 P.M.

10/2 NORTH CAROLINA A&T CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC - LUCAS OIL STADIUM

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - 3:00 P.M.

10/9 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE* CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. - 6:00 P.M.

10/16 JACKSONVILLE STATE* JACKSONVILLE, ALA. - 3:00 P.M.

10/23 TENNESSEE TECH* KIDS DAY - LP FIELD

NASHVILLE, TENN. - 6:00 P.M.

10/30 OPEN 11/6 EASTERN ILLINOIS* HOMECOMING / SENIOR DAY

NASHVILLE, TENN. - 5:00 P.M.

11/13 TENNESSEE MARTIN* MARTIN, TENN. - 6:00 P.M.

11/20 MURRAY STATE* MURRAY, KY. - 1:00 P.M.

- ALL TIMES CENTRAL

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1a 1b

First Name

Last Name

Calvin

McNairl

Pos.

Ht.

5-10

Wt.

184

Cl.

R-Jr

Hometown

Last School

Paris, TN

Henry County HS

Eugene

Clifford

6-2

204

Trabis

Ward

5-9

200

Soph

Cincinnati, OH

Ohio State

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dillard HS

Rayshawn

Weatherspoon

6-1

177

Dominic

Grooms

6-2

195

R-Sr

Tampa, FL

Missouri

Travis

James

5-10

172

Soph

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Boyd Anderson HS

Jeremy

Perry

6-2

213

R-Jr

Memphis, TN

Middle Tennessee State

Marcus

Broxie

6-3

257

R-Jr

Tampa, FL

West Virginia

Robinson

Wilson

6-2

218

Birmingham, AL

Spain Park HS

Marques

Wilkins

6-0

190

Decatur, IL

Illinois

Deandre

Dennis

5-11

165

Atlanta, GA

Marietta HS

R-Soph S. Pittsburg, TN

South Pittsburg HS

Devin

Wilson

6-3

190

Soph

Nashville, TN

Pope John Paul HS

Michael

German

6-2

214

Pompano Bch, FL

Blanche Ely HS

Julian

Mallory

5-6

137

Birmingham, AL

West Alabama

Andrew

Taylor

5-10

182

Dallas, TX

Lincoln HS

Wesley

Samuels

6-4

206

Birmingham, AL

Minor HS

Karl

Watson

6-3

187

Dallas, TX

South Oak Cliff HS

Joseph

Wylie

6-2

214

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Miami

Marquez

Hall

5-8

172

Shorter, AL

Vanderbilt

Steven

Godbolt

6-0

170

Cross City, FL

Cross City HS

Justin

Jenkins

6-0

184

R-Jr

Atlanta, GA

Dunwoody HS

Marcus

Snow

5-9

210

R-Jr

Homestead, FL

South Dade HS

Terrance

Wright

5-6

187

R-Sr

Houston, TX

Westside HS

Bryce

Wilson

5-11

188

St Petersburg, FL

Canterbury School

Harold

Watson

6-1

206

Brownsville, TN

Haywood County HS

David

Van Dyke

6-0

178

R-Fr

Miami, FL

B.T. Washington HS

Ryan

Berry

5-4

175

Toney

Gurley

5-10

179

R-Fr

Gurley, AL

Gurley HS

Danteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Thomas

5-9

198

R-Jr

Dallas, TX

D.T. White HS

Jamal

Coleman

5-10

182

Hammond, IN

Iowa Central CC

Taylor

Cisneros

5-11

203

Mt. Juliet, TN

Mt. Juliet HS

Jeremy

Coffee

5-11

206

Spring Hill, TN

Brentwood HS

Brandon

Bather

6-1

205

R-Sr

LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

Ronald

Bright

6-2

232

Soph

Sarasota, FL

Riverview HS

Preston

Brown

5-10

191

R-Sr

Antioch, TN

Arkansas State

Jarron

Guthrie

6-1

204

R-Fr

Nashville, TN

Hunters Lane HS

Jeremy

Jones

5-11

175

Memphis, TN

Whitehaven HS

Jamin

Godfrey

K/P

6-0

180

Englewood, TN

McMinn Central HS

John

Lopez

5-7

214

R-Soph Nolensville, TN

Ravenswood HS

Justin

Bather

6-0

172

R-Soph LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

Marvin

Bruce

6-1

218

Soph

Holly Springs, MS

Northeast CC (MS)

Rico

Council

6-1

255

Chattanooga, TN

Howard HS

John

Williams

6-2

320

R-Fr

Chattanooga, TN

49 50

Johntae Stephen

Gleaves Brooks

FB LB

6-0 5-11

259 242

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R-Soph Nashville, TN

R-Soph Gallatin, TN Fr Jackson, TN

Father Ryan HS

Central HS Gallatin HS Liberty Tech HS

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First Name

Last Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Cl.

Hometown

Last School

Joseph

McLean

6-1

228

R-Fr

Erwin, NC

Seoul American HS

Tyler

Lusk

6-2

239

Soph

Murfreesboro, TN

Riverdale HS

Jimmy

Kitchen

6-1

260

Lithonia, GA

Lithonia HS

Frederick

Henderson

6-1

236

Memphis, TN

Melrose HS

Cornelius

Coleman

6-0

225

Milan, TN

Milan HS

Ishmael

Lewis

6-0

257

Nashville, TN

Brentwood Academy

Adam

Lee

5-10

215

Nashville, TN

Hunters Lane HS

Sherman

Carter

6-3

305

R-Soph LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

Jonathan

Wilcox

6-2

320

R-Soph Smyrna, TN

Smyrna HS

Anthony

Woods

6-3

326

R-Soph Detroit , MI

Michigan State

Troy

Jones

6-3

305

Memphis, TN

Arlington HS

Derek

Sibley

6-3

301

Atlanta, GA

Stone Mountain HS

Robert

Myers

6-5

310

LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

Charles

Sparkman

5-8

340

R-Sr

Nashville, TN

Pearl-Cohn HS

DeOnte

Newsom

6-2

281

Soph

Nashville, TN

Maplewood HS

Brent

Davis

6-3

309

Memphis, TN

Overton HS

Brandon

Rodgers

6-3

316

Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Christian

Kadeem

Edwards

6-5

325

Sanford, FL

Seminole HS

Gershom

Jordan

6-6

325

Nashville, TN

Whites Creek HS

Rogers

Gaines

6-7

345

Goodlettsville, TN

White House HS

Alex

Davis

6-2

318

Sarasota, FL

Riverview HS

Anthony

Morris

6-6

290

Memphis, TN

Germantown HS

Justin

Ridgeway

6-3

316

Pleasant Grove, AL

Minor HS

Donte’e

Nichols

6-1

312

R-Jr

Pompano Beach, FL

South Carolina

Je-Marc

Sears

6-3

229

New Smyrna, FL

New Smyrna HS

Johnnie

Poole

5-8

178

R-Jr

St. Petersburg, FL

Pima CC

Blake

Smith

6-2

245

Glenndale, MD

Eleanor Roosevelt HS

Jeremy

Pryor

6-3

175

R-Fr

Memphis, TN

Whitehaven HS

Chris

Deloney

6-1

166

Chattanooga, TN

Howard HS

Joseph

Hills

6-5

205

Palmetto, FL

South Carolina

De’Andre

Dennis

5-11

164

Atlanta, GA

Marietta HS

Tim

Pruitt

6-2

220

R-Fr

Huntsville, AL

Arkansas State

Brandon

Brown

6-0

180

Nashville, TN

Hillwood HS

Hunter

Howard

6-3

214

Soph

Franklin, TN

Franklin HS

Malcolm

Crawford

6-2

326

Memphis, TN

Mississippi Delta CC

Lamar

Wallace

6-3

254

Baton Rouge, LA

Capitol PCA

Michael

Murphy

6-3

318

Soph

Lewisburg, TN

Marshall County HS

Sidney

Tarver

6-4

240

Chattanooga, TN

Baylor HS

Dearil

McCellion

5-11

298

Delray Beach, FL

Atlantic HS

PRONOUNCIATION GUIDE 1a Calvin McnAiRl 9 MARQuEs Wilkens 42 JAMin Godfrey 49 JohnTAE Gleaves 99 D.J. McCEllion

MACK-nEAR-REll Mar-Cus JAY - MEn John-TAY MAC- Sell-Leon

2010 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE

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FULL NAME 15 Andrew Taylor 99 Dearil McCellion

PREFERRED NAME - Dru Taylor - D.J. McCellion

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2010 FOOTBALL PRESEASON ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Last Name

First Name

Pos.

Bather

Brandon

Ht. 6-1

Wt. 205

Bather

Justin

6-0

Berry

Ryan

Bright

Ronald

Brooks

Stephen

Brown

Brandon

Cl.

Hometown

Last School

LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

172

R-Soph LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

5-4

175

R-Soph Nashville, TN

Father Ryan HS

6-2

232

Soph

Sarasota, FL

Riverview HS

5-11

242

Jackson, TN

Liberty Tech HS

6-0

180

Nashville, TN

Hillwood HS

R-Sr

Brown

Preston

5-10

191

R-Sr

Antioch, TN

Arkansas State

Broxie

Marcus

6-3

257

R-Jr

Tampa, FL

West Virginia

Bruce

Marvin

6-1

218

Holly Springs, MS

Northeast CC (MS)

Carter

Sherman

6-3

305

Cisneros

Taylor

5-11

203

Mt. Juliet, TN

Mt. Juliet HS

Clifford

Eugene

6-2

204

Cincinnati, OH

Ohio State

Coffee

Jeremy

5-11

206

Spring Hill, TN

Brentwood HS

Coleman

Cornelius

6-0

225

Milan, TN

Milan HS

Coleman

Jamal

5-10

182

Hammond, IN

Iowa Central CC

Council

Rico

6-1

250

Chattanooga, TN

Howard HS

Crawford

Malcolm

6-2

326

Memphis, TN

Mississippi Delta CC

Davis

Alex

6-2

318

Sarasota, FL

Riverview HS

Davis

Brent

6-3

309

Memphis, TN

Overton HS

Deloney

Chris

6-1

166

Chattanooga, TN

Howard HS

R-Soph LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

Dennis

Deandre

5-11

165

Atlanta, GA

Marietta HS

Edwards

Kadeem

6-5

325

Sanford, FL

Seminole HS

Gaines

Rogers

6-7

345

Goodlettsville, TN

White House HS

German

Michael

6-2

214

Pompano Beach, FL

Blanche Ely HS

Gleaves

Johntae

6-0

259

Godbolt III

Steven

60-

175

Cross City, FL

Cross City HS

Godfrey

Jamin

K/P

6-0

180

Englewood, TN

McMinn Central HS

Grooms

Dominic

6-2

195

R-Sr

Tampa, FL

Missouri

R-Soph Gallatin, TN

Gallatin HS

Gurley

Toney

5-10

179

R-Fr

Gurley, AL

Gurley HS

Guthrie

Jarron

6-1

204

R-Fr

Nashville, TN

Hunters Lane HS

Hall

Marquez

5-8

172

Shorter, AL

Vanderbilt

Henderson

Frederick

6-1

236

Memphis, TN

Melrose HS

Hills

Joseph

6-5

205

Palmetto, FL

South Carolina

Howard

Hunter

6-3

214

Soph

Franklin, TN

Franklin HS

James

Travis

5-10

172

Soph

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Boyd Anderson HS

Jenkins

Justin

6-0

184

R-Jr

Atlanta, GA

Dunwoody HS

Jones

Jeremy

5-11

175

Memphis, TN

Whitehaven HS

Jones

Troy

6-3

305

Memphis, TN

Arlington HS

Jordan

Gershom

6-6

325

Nashville, TN

Whites Creek HS

Kitchen

Jimmy

6-1

260

Lithonia, GA

Lithonia HS

Lee

Adam

5-10

215

Nashville, TN

Hunters Lane HS

Lewis

Ishmael

6-0

257

Nashville, TN

Brentwood Academy

Murfreesboro, TN

Riverdale HS

Birmingham, AL

West Alabama

Lusk

Tyler

6-2

239

Soph

Mallory

Julian

5-6

137

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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

2010 FOOTBALL PRESEASON ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Last Name

First Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Cl.

Hometown

Last School

McLean

Joseph

6-1

228

R-Fr

Erwin, NC

Seoul American HS

McNairl

Calvin

5-10

184

R-Jr

Paris, TN

Henry County HS

Morris

Anthony

6-6

290

Memphis, TN

Germantown HS

Murphy

Michael

6-3

318

Soph

Lewisburg, TN

Marshall County HS

Myers

Robert

6-5

310

LaVergne, TN

LaVergne HS

Newsom

DeOnte

6-2

281

Soph

Nashville, TN

Maplewood HS

Nichols

Donte’e

6-1

312

R-Jr

Pompano Beach, FL

South Carolina

Perry

Jeremy

6-2

213

R-Jr

Memphis, TN

Middle Tennessee State

Poole

Johnnie

5-8

178

R-Jr

St. Petersburg, FL

Pima CC

Pruitt

Tim

6-2

220

R-Fr

Huntsville, AL

Arkansas State

Pryor

Jeremy

6-3

175

R-Fr

Memphis, TN

Whitehaven HS

Ridgeway

Justin

6-3

316

Pleasant Grove, AL

Minor HS

Robinson

Wilson

6-3

215

Birmingham, AL

Spain Park HS

Rodgers

Brandon

6-3

316

Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Christian

Samuels

Wesley

6-4

206

Birmingham, AL

Minor HS

Sears

Je-Marc

6-3

229

New Smyrna, FL

New Smyrna HS

Sibley

Derek

6-3

301

Atlanta, GA

Stone Mountain HS

Smith

Blake

6-2

245

Greenbelt, MD

Eleanor Roosevelt HS

Snow

Marcus

5-9

210

R-Jr

Homestead, FL

South Dade HS

Sparkman

Charles

5-8

340

R-Sr

Nashville, TN

Pearl-Cohn HS

Tarver

Sidney

6-4

240

Chattanooga, TN

Baylor HS

Taylor

Andrew

5-10

182

Dallas, TX

Lincoln HS

Thomas

Dante’

5-9

198

R-Jr

Dallas, TX

D.T. White HS

Van Dyke

David

6-0

178

R-Fr

Miami, FL

B.T. Washington HS

Wallace

Lamar

6-3

254

Baton Rouge, LA

Capitol PCA

Ward

Trabis

5-9

200

Soph

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dillard HS

Watson

Harold

6-1

206

Brownsville, TN

Haywood County HS

Watson

Karl

6-3

187

Dallas, TX

South Oak Cliff HS

Weatherspoon

Rayshawn

6-1

177

R-Soph South Pittsburg, TN

South Pittsburg HS

Wilcox

Jonathan

6-2

320

R-Soph Smyrna, TN

Smyrna HS

Wylie

Joseph

6-2

214

Williams

John

6-2

320

R-Fr

Chattanooga, TN

Central HS

Wilkins

Marques

6-0

190

Decatur, IL

Illinois

Wilson

Bryce

5-11

188

St Petersburg, FL

Canterbury School

Wilson

Devin

6-3

190

Soph

Wilson

Robinson

6-3

218

Woods

Anthony

6-3

326

Wright

Terrance

5-6

187

ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY STATE ALABAMA - 8 LOUISIANA - 1 ILLINOIS - 1 OHIO - 1 ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY CLASS R-FRESHMEN - 7 R-JUNIOR - 9 R-SOPHOMORE - 7 R-SENIOR - 5

FLORIDA - 19 INDIANA - 1

Miami

Nashville, TN

Pope John Paul HS

Birmingham, AL

Spain Park HS

R-Soph Detroit , MI

MARYLAND - 1 TEXAS - 3

GRAD - 1 JUNIOR - 6

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

R-Sr

Houston, TX

NORTH CAROLINA - 1 TENNESSEE - 40

FRESHMEN - 28 SENIOR - 12

Michigan State Westside HS GEORGIA - 4

MICHIGAN - 1

SOPHMORE - 8

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OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE Entering its 63rd 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 2008, for only the second time in the past decade, the Conference expanded by adding Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the league’s 11th member. The move expanded the OVC’s geographical footprint to the St. Louis market and marked the ﬁrst change in membership since expanding to the state of Alabama (Jacksonville State, Samford) in 2003.

Tennessee State University has been a member of the Ohio Valley Conference since 1986. The OVC is entering its 63rd year and continues to build upon the success that has made it the nation’s The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually eigth oldest NCAA Division I conference. The conference consists of 11 institutions, of which nine field football teams who compete for the Ohio Valley Conference Championship.

planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, ﬁrst broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC.

The Tigers won back-to-back OVC football titles in 1998 and 1999 and has represented the conference In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more signiﬁcant scale socially. During in two NCAA Playoffs.

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE STAFF

Beth DeBauche ............................ Commissioner Brad Walker ....... Associate Commissioner for Operations/COO Jennifer Gibbs ...Assistant Commissioner for Championships Kyle Schwartz .... Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations Brian Pulley ........ Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs Matt Banker ...... Assistant Commisioner for Institutional Services Heather Brown ......................Director of Media Relations Jon Kuka .......................Director of OVC Sports Properties Jenny Kulchar ........................... Administrative Assistant

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE 215 CENTERVIEW Suite 115 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 Telephone: (615) 371-1698 Fax: (615) 371-1788 Website: www.ovcsports.com

times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the ﬁrst non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958, Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which signed a second black athlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961, Murphy earned all-conference recognition as a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. A first in the OVC occurred in 2008, when the league had a first round draft pick in both the NFL (Tennessee State’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie) and Major League Baseball (Eastern Kentucky’s Christian Friedrich) Drafts in the same school year. The playing field isn’t 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. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the OVC 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 OVC 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 sixth 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, 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.

26 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE PRESEASON 2010 PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH

1. Jacksonville State (11 first-place) .............120 2. Eastern Illinois (4)............................... 114 3. Eastern Kentucky (1) ..........................102 4. Tennessee Tech (1) ...............................78

5. Tennessee state (1) ....................... 70

6. UT Martin ...............................................59 7. Austin Peay State .................................38 Southeast Missouri ..............................38 9. Murray State ..........................................29

OFFENSIVE PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Terrence Holt (RB/KR), Austin Peay State DEFENSIVE PRESEASON OVC FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY: TIGERS PREDICTED TO FINISH 5TH CLIFFORD AND NICHOLLS NAMED TO PRESEASON TEAM Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University was predicted to finish fifth and defenders Eugene Clifford and Donte'e Nicholls were selected to the Ohio Valley Conference preseason team. The announcement was made during the 2010 OVC Football Media Day at LP Field on July 26, 2010. The Tigers received one first-place vote with an overall count of 70 after finishing fifth in the final standings at the end of the 2009 season. The last time TSU was predicted to finish fifth in the preseason polls, the Tigers finished the season as the 1998 OVC Champions. For the second-straight season, five different Ohio Valley Conference schools received at least one first-place vote in the OVC preseason poll while Jacksonville State picked up the most first-place votes (11) and was tabbed the 2010 OVC preseason favorites in a vote of league head coaches and sports information directors. Those 11 votes were out of 18 total votes, putting the Gamecocks (120 points) atop the preseason poll for the third time since joining the league in 2003. Eastern Illinois, last year's champion, picked up four first-place votes (114 total points) and were just six total points behind Jax State. Eastern Kentucky (102 points) and Tennessee Tech (78 points)

also received one first- place vote apiece and were picked third, and fourth respectively. The preseason poll was rounded out by UT Martin (59) in sixth, Austin Peay State and Southeast Missouri State tying for seventh (38) and Murray State (29) at eighth. Eugene Clifford makes his second appearance on the OVC preseason team after receiving his first selection at the start of 2009. He was the only Tiger to make that squad. The senior, Cincinnati, Ohio native, registered 60 tackles (34 solo), two interceptions, five pass break-ups, and seven pass deflections last year. Clifford also tacked on two scores courtesy of an interception and fumble return. The fumble return is the longest in modern TSU Football history. He makes his sixth preseason team for 2010. Donte'e Nicholls makes his first early season squad after transferring from the University of South Carolina in 2009. Nicholls, a junior and native of Pompano Beach, Fla. finished with 35 tackles (20 solo), 5.5 for a loss, and three pass break-ups and pass deflections each. Nicholls played in the reserve role last year making only two starts.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Josh Bey (LB), UT Martin

QB - Matt Scheible .... Southeast Missouri State RB - Ryan White,........... Austin Peay State RB - Terrence Holt, ....... Austin Peay State WR - Tim Benford, ........... Tennessee Tech WR - Marcus Harris ............... Murray State TE - Cory Freeman........Jacksonville State C - Willie Henderson.......... Eastern Illinois G - Tylor Chambers ......Jacksonville State G - Slade Adams .............. Tennessee Tech T - Curt Porter ...............Jacksonville State T - Malcolm Jones ........... Tennessee Tech RS - Terrence Holt ........ Austin Peay State K - Kienan Cullen ................... Murray State P - Kienan Cullen ................... Murray State DL - Andrew Soucy ....... Eastern Kentucky DL - Perry Burge ................ Eastern Illinois DL - J.J. Sanchez ...... Southeast Missouri State Dl - Donte'e nicholls.......Tennessee state LB - Josh Bey.............................. UT Martin LB - Jordan Dalrymple.......Eastern Kentucky LB - Nick Nasti ................... Eastern Illinois DB - Eugene Clifford .......Tennessee state DB - T.J. Heath ..............Jacksonville State DB - CJ James ................... Eastern Illinois DB - Jeremy Caldwell ... Eastern Kentucky

The Tigers will open the 2010 season when the host Alabama A&M in the John Merritt Classic. The game is scheduled for September 4, 2010 with kick-off slated for 6 p.m.

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27 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE PRESEASON

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

YEAR-BY-YEAR PRESEASON ALL-OVC

Anthony Pleasant

Jim Lackey

There has been a Tennessee State University Football player on every Ohio Valley Conference pre and post-season squad since the Tigers became eligible for a championship in the league. Anthony Pleasant highlights the list becoming the ﬁrst preseason and post season All-OVC pick for the Tigers.

1989 DL – Anthony Pleasant DB – Joe Stone DB – Tony Stargell 1990 WR – Anthony Owens DL – Arbutus Price LB - Simon Shanks 1991 QB – James Wade WR – Marcus Dowdell P – Colin Godfrey 1992 OT – Robert Moorman QB – James Wade WR – Patrick Robinson P – Colin Godfrey HM: Randy Fuller, DB; Brent Alexander, DB 1993 C – Marshun Middleton G – Royce McGowan DL – Jim Lackey, TSU LB – Thomas Jackson, LB DB – Brent Alexander DB – Randy Fuller

28 28

Tyrone Butterﬁeld

Leon Murray

Jim Lackey was the first Tiger selected to three preseason squads while gaining post season honors twice. The list of TSU All-OVC standouts continued when Tyrone Butterfield was selected to the first team in 1997 for two positions, wide receiver and return specialist. That season, he became the Tigers’ first OVC Offensive Player of the Year.

1994 WR – Lawrence Segree DL – Jim Lackey HM: Clarence Jones, WR Thomas Jackson, LB Cedric Davis, DB 1995 QB – Daryl Williams WR – Lawrence Segree T – Royce MGowan DL – Jim Lackey DB – Darrell Williams HM: Dan Pride, OT; Michael Holcey, LB 1996 WR – Jereme Hurd HM: Jarrick Hillery, RB Ryan Falker, LB

Lamar Carter

Charles Anthony

Eugene Clifford

In 2005, Williams became one of three OVC players to make either the ﬁrst or second team in addition to the all newcomer squad. That season, the OVC began recognizing ﬁrst-year players with post season honors.

Runningbacks Charles Anthony (2004) and Javarris Williams (2008) garnered OVC Offensive Player of the Year after receiving ﬁrst team selections. They bring TSU’s Player of the Year total to ﬁve.

In 2008, Eugene Clifford became the ﬁrst TSU defender named to both the All-OVC Second and Newcomer Teams at the end of the season.

1999 QB – Leon Murray WR – Corey Sullivan OG – Bennie Anderson OT – Michael Thompson DL – Lamar Carter LB – LaBrent Sterling HM: Avion Black, Jr. WR; Ike Boone, C; Ligarius Jennings, DB

2003 WR - C.J. Johnson PK - Joey Hudak DB - Scott Cunningham DB - Deon Giddens

2000 RB – Amariah Robb WR – Julius Hull OL – Lawrence Smith DL – Danny Robertson DB Ligarius Jennings HM: Ed Sanders, DB; Orlando Dotson, DL

1997 WR – Juan Hall OG – Shawn Thompson DL – Lamar Carter DB – Darrell Hinton HM: Todd Valentine, QB Bennie Anderson, OT

2001 WR - C.J. Johnson OL - Lawrence Smith OL - Benedict Ibisi RET - Carlos Wright DL - Curley Grayson LB - Walter Reese HM: Marquis Stephens, Sr., DB,

1998 QB – Leon Murray WR – Tyrone Butterﬁeld OG – Deshawn Thompson LB – Armand Williams P – Ashley Johnson HM: Bennie Anderson, OG

2002 WR - C.J. Johnson TE - Steve Farmer DL - Desmond Scantling LB - Jermaine Beale DB - Dion Giddens HM: Charles Anthony, RB

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE PRESEASON TSU YEAR-BY-YEAR

Javarris Williams

Leon Murray would follow winning the OVC Player of the Year Award in 1998. The next season, Lamar Carter accomplished a similar feat. becoming TSU Football’s ﬁrst ever OVC Defensive Player of the Year in 1999.

2004 RB - Charles Anthony DL - Paul Thomas LB - James Dumervil 2005 DL - Almonte Duncan, Jr. 2006 DB – Aaron Strong 2007 QB - Antonio Heffner RB - Javarris Williams DL - Shaun Richardson DB - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 2008 RB - Javarris Williams WR - Chris Johnson OT - Cornelius Lewis LB - Remond Willis 2009 DB - Eugene Clifford 2010 DB - Eugene Clifford DL- Donte’e Nicholls

TENNESSEE S TENNESSEE STATE TATE U UNIVERSITY NIVERSITY

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

YEAR-BY-YEAR POSTSEASON ALL-CONFERENCE 1988

1993

1997

2001

2006

DL - Anthony Pleasant

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

DB - Ben Robinson

WR - Lawrence Segree

WR - Tyrone Butterﬁeld

TE - Steve Farmer

QB - Antonio Heffner

HONORABLE MENTION

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

RET - Tyrone Butterﬁeld

WR - C.J. Johnson

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

LB - Roderick Reed

DL - Gerome Gardner

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL - Leonard Davis

DB - Brent Alexander

OT - Bennie Anderson

LB - Walter Reese

DB - D. Rodgers-Cromartie

1989

DB - Randy Fuller

OG - Shawn Thompson

DB - Marquis Stephens

DB - Nikkieda Rutland

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

DL - Anthony Pleasant

OT - Royce McGowan

LB - Armand Williams

OG - Lawrence Smith

RB - Javarris Williams

LB - Simon Shanks

QB - Daryl Williams

DB - Darrell Hinton

WR - Patrick Jenkin

OG - Cecil Newton

DB - Tony Stargell

WR - Clarence Jones

P - Ashley Johnson

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DL - Desmond Scantling

DB - Aaron Strong

DB - Joe Stone SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

1994

1998

LB - Jermaine Beale

ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM

OT - Gerald Hall

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

DB - Eric Joyce

QB - Antonio Heffner

OG - Michael Tharpe

WR - Lawrence Segree

OT - Bennie Anderson

TE - Al Grifﬁn

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

WR - Tyrone Butterﬁeld

2002

WR - Anthony Owens

DE - David Bell

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

2007

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Cedric Davis

LB - Lamar Carter

LB - Jermaine Beale

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL - Arbutus Price

DB - Darrell Williams

DB - Jarrick Hillery

DB - Scott Cunningham

DL - Shaun Richardson

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

DB - Deon Giddens

DB - D. Rodgers-Cromartie

1990

OG - Royce McGowan

RB - DeJuan Marshall

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

OFFENSE

RB - Darron Davis

WR - Corey Sullivan

TE - Steve Farmer

OT - Cornelius Lewis

TE - Anthony Owens

WR - Clarence Jones

RET - Avion Black

WR - C.J. Johnson

WR - Marcus Dowdell

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

K - Joey Hudak

2008

K - J.J. Flournoy

DL - Jim Lackey

DB - Darrell Hinton

RS - Carlos Wright

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

1991

1995

1999

2003

C - Cecil Newton

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

OT - Cornelius Lewis

C - John Macon

OT - Royce McGowan

OT - Michael Thompson

RB - Charles Anthony

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

QB - James Wade

WR - Jerome Hurd

OG - Bennie Anderson

WR - C.J. Johnson

OT - Dumaka Atkins

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

WR - Corey Sullivan

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

LB - Elliot Pilton

DL - Jim Lackey

RS - Avion Black

DL - Paul Thomas

DL - Maurice Davis

P - Colin Godfrey

LB - Ryan Falker

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Scott Cunningham

DB - Eugene Clifford

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

DB - Victor Bonds

DL - Lamar Carter

LB - James Dumervil

DB - Larry Williford

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

DB - Deon Giddens

ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM

DB - Ahmed Safeullah

DL - Marcus Broxie

DL - Shaun Richardson

RB - Javarris Williams

OT - Larry Tharpe WR - Patrick Robinson

1996

C - Ike Boone

WR - Marcus Dowdell

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

QB - Leon Murray

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DL - Lamar Carter

RB - Amariah Robb

2004

LB - Rico Council

DB - Sheldrick Hawkins

DB - Clifford Green

WR - Avion Black

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

WR/KR - JaJuan Spillman

OG - Shawn Thompson

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

RB - Charles Anthony

1992

WR - Juan Hall

LB - Brent Sterling

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

2009

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Ligarius Jennings

DL - Paul Thomas

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

WR - Patrick Robinson

DB - Darrell Hinton

DB - Ed Sanders

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Eugene Clifford

DL - Almonte Duncan

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Eugene Clifford

DL - Kellen Woodard,

P - Colin Godfrey

2000

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

2005

LB - John Jones, Jr.

OT - Robert Moorman

RS - Carlos Wright

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Anthony Levine

OG - Gerod Duff

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

LB - Wesley Holmes

ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM

TE - Charles Hunter

DL - Walter Reese

DB - Jamar Landrom

LB - John Jones, Jr.

QB - James Wade

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

OT - Lawrence Smith

RB - Javarris Williams

DB - Brent Alexander

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DB - Randy Fuller

DL - Curley Grayson

DL - Ernest Jones

DB - Ligarius Jennings

ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM RB - Javarris Williams

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Saturday, October 9

Eastern Kentucky at Missouri State, 6:00 p.m. Murray State at Kent State, 6:00 p.m. Southeast Missouri at Ball State, 6:00 p.m.

Missouri State at Murray State, 3:00 p.m. *Tennessee Tech at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m. *Eastern Illinois at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports) *Tennessee State at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at UT Martin, TBA

Saturday, September 4 Eastern Illinois at Iowa, 11:00 a.m. (Big Ten Network) Jacksonville State at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m. (CSS) UT Martin at Tennessee, 5:00 p.m. Cumberland at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m. Alabama A&M at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m. Tennessee Tech at Arkansas, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 16 *Tennessee State at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m. *Southeast Missouri at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports) *Eastern Illinois at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m. *Eastern Kentucky at UT Martin, TBA

Saturday, September 11

Saturday, October 23

Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. Eastern Kentucky at Louisville, 2:30 p.m. (WHAS-TV) Chattanooga at Jacksonville State, 6:00 p.m. *Murray State at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m. Tennessee St. vs. Jackson St., 6:00 p.m. (Memphis) (FS South) Tennessee Tech at TCU, 6:00 p.m. UT Martin at Southeastern Louisiana, 6:00 p.m. Austin Peay at Middle Tennessee, 6:00 p.m.

*Eastern Kentucky at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m. *Murray State at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. *Austin Peay at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m. *Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo) Lambuth at UT Martin, TBA

Thursday, September 16 Lane College at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 18 Jacksonville State at Georgia State, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Kentucky at Chattanooga, 5:00 p.m. *Austin Peay at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports) Murray State at Central Arkansas, 6:00 p.m. Southeast Missouri at Southern Illinois, 6:00 pm. *Eastern Illinois at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 25 Austin Peay at Wisconsin, 1:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. Tennessee St. vs. Florida A&M, 2:30 p.m. (Atlanta, Ga.) (Versus) *UT Martin at Murray State, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports) *Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 30 *UT Martin at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 2 *SE Missouri at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. (Wazoo Sports) Tennessee State vs. North Carolina A&T, 3:00 p.m. (Indianapolis) Kentucky State at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m. *Murray State at Jacksonville State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 30 *UT Martin at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m. *Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. *Murray St. at Eastern Kentucky, 2:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports)

Saturday, November 6 Southwest Baptist at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m. *UT Martin at Austin Peay, 1:00 p.m. *Tennessee Tech at Murray State, 1:00 p.m. *Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State, 5:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo)

Saturday, November 13 *Murray State at Austin Peay, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Illinois at Illinois State, 1:00 p.m. *Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m. *Southeast Missouri at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m. *Tennessee State at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports)

Saturday, November 20 *Austin Peay at Eastern Kentucky, 12:00 p.m. *Tennessee State at Murray State, 1:00 p.m. *Jacksonville State at Tennessee Tech, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo) * - Denotes OVC contest All Times CENTRAL; dates and times subject to change All Conference games and home non-conference games featuring OVC schools will be available live and on-demand at OVCSports.TV

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ROD REED HEAD COACH FIRST YEAR

Rod Reed was named the 22nd TSU Football head coach on December 18, 2009. He served as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator during the 2009 season. He began coaching at TSU in 2003 and served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. At the conclusion of the season in which Reed returned to the TSU sideline, the Tigers led the OVC in total defense for the first time in school history.The defense accomplished the same feat in 2008 finishing at the top of the OVC in total defense. Reed spent five of his seven years in his assistant role as defensive coordinator. A keen recruiter, Reed is responsible for bringing several notable key players into the TSU program. Reed is noted for recruiting Javarris Williams (2009 seventh-round draft pick, Kansas City Chiefs), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (2008 first-round draft pick, Arizona Cardinals), Shaun Richardson, Lamar Divens (Baltimore Ravens, 2008) and All-American Corneilus Lewis. He has also coached All-America and professional player, Jamal Landrom (Jacksonville Jaguars). Reed was a four-year letter winner for the TSU Tigers from 1984 - 1988. He capped off his career by being named Sheridan All-America his senior season. He set the Tiger record for career tackles from his linebacker slot and in 1987, he set the single season record for tackles with 197. He helped lead the Tigers to the second round of the 1986 Division I-AA playoffs and was selected as Defensive MVP in 1987 and 1988. Following completion of his bachelor’s degree, Reed entered the coaching profession. He held positions at Prairie View A&M, BethuneCookman University (formerly Bethune-Cookman College), and Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Fla. He has coached a total of five first-team all-conference linebackers and a pair of All-Americans.

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A veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks, Reed previously coached at East Texas Baptist College in his hometown of Marshall, Texas. He served as defensive coordinator for East Texas Baptist, which launched its football program during the 2000 season. The 2002 Texas Baptist defense ranked second in their conference in scoring defense and third in rushing defense. The team did not allow points in the ﬁrst or third periods through the ﬁrst eight games in 2002. Coach Reed is the son of the late Robert Reed, Jr., an All-America offensive guard for the Tigers in 1963 and 1964 who later played professionally for the Washington Redskins. Reed is the university’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes representative and in 2009 he participated in the NCAA Football Coaches Academy. He and his wife, Tamika, are the parents of four children, Terry, Takara, Briah, and Marcel.

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PLAYER PROFILE - Tennessee State University Football 1984-88 - Sheridan All-America Linebacker at TSU in 1988 - Ohio Valley Conference Honorable Mention in 1988 - Set the school single season record for tackles with 197 in 1988 - Named Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Defensive MVP in 1987 and 1988 - Holds TSU career tackle record with 406 from 1985-1987 - Helped lead TSU to two winning seasons in his four years going 7-4 in 1985 and 10-2 in 1986

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COACHING CAREER TENNESSEE STATE Head Coach 2009 - Present

TENNESSEE STATE

Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers 2003-09

EAST TEXAS BAPTIST Defensive Coordinator 2000-03

SEABREEZE HS

Defensive Coordinator 1996-2000

BETHUNE-COOKMAN Linebackers 1992-96

PRARIE VIEW A&M Linebackers 1991

THE REED FAMILY Rod Reed, wife Tamika; daughter Takara; daughter, Bria; son, Marcel; not pictured Terry.

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MIKE JONES

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / WIDE RECEIVERS FIRST YEAR

Mike Jones joins the Big Blue coaching staff as offensive coordinator and wide receiver coach in 2010. A product of Tennessee State, he was twice named All-American (1981-82) and still holds many of the TSU’s receiving records. Jones played six seasons in the NFL. In 1983, Jones was a sixth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 1983 playing three seasons (1983-85). He was traded to New Orleans where he played from 1986-87 and 1989.

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TORONTO ARGONAUTS (CFL) Wide Receivers 2008-09

FRANKFURT GALAXY (NFL EUROPE) Head Coach 2004-07

RHEIN FIRE (NFL EUROPE) Wide Receivers 2002-03

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Wide Receivers - 2001

ORLANDO RAGE

Wide Receivers - 2001

RHEIN FIRE (NFL EUROPE) Wide Receivers 1998-2000

In his NFL career, Jones caught 165 passes for 2, 372 yards and 11 touchdowns. Mike Jones’ pedigree as an NFL receiver laid the groundwork for him to prosper as a coach. Nine years after his last game as a player he joined the Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) as a receivers coach for his ﬁrst job in professional sports. From there, he coached in four World Bowl games in six seasons and by year seven, he was named Head Coach of the Frankfurt Galaxy (2004-07). Jones’ aptitude for winning didn’t waiver in four years as a head coach as his teams appeared in three championship games, winning one in 2006. The same season he was named NFL Europe Coach of the Year. In all, he holds three European championship rings.

As a head coach, Jones was practically unbeatable. In his first season, the Galaxy dashed to a 7-3 record and a World Bowl appearance. Two seasons later, Jones’ Galaxy returned to the championship and defeated Bart Andrus’ Amsterdam Admirals. The Galaxy revisited the big game one season later but lost to the Hamburg Sea Devils in the last-ever World Bowl game. The 2006 Coach of the Year compiled a 24-16 NFLE regular season record as a head coach. Jones also held offensive positions for the Rhein Fire. First, he was named receivers coach (1998-00) and later returned as the club’s offensive coordinator (2002-03). He coached in four World Bowl games with Rhein (1998, 2000, 2002-03), winning two in 1998 & 2000. In 2001, he accepted a position as the receivers coach for the XFL’s Orlando Rage. His receivers super-charged the offense and the Rage finished in first place which led to a playoff berth. Jones was also the receivers coach at Liberty University for a brief period in the same year. Mike Jones is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He and his wife Minerva have twin daughters named Brittany and Bridgette, and a son named Chandler.

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KENNY INGRAM

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / LINEBACKERS FIRST YEAR

Kenny Ingram joined the Tennessee State University coaching staff in spring of 2010 after spending the 2009 season as the defensive coordinator for the University of Memphis. As a a veteran on the defensive staff at Memphis, Kenny Ingram was promoted to defensive coordinator in March 2009, just three years after he joined the Memphis coaching staff. He coached the linebackers during his four seasons. In 2006, Ingram inherited a young group of linebackers and his players responded by leading the way in tackles that season. Three of the five leading tacklers on the squad were linebackers No stranger to Memphis, Ingram coached at Melrose High School, where he was credited with returning the program to prominence. He was the head coach from 2002-04 and posted a 37-4 overall record after serving as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 2001-02. He led the school to one appearance in the state finals and a pair of appearances in the state semifinals. Ingram was a three-time Regional Coach of the Year and was the Commercial Appeal’s 2004 Coach of the Year for Metro Memphis.

Tennessee East-West Shrine All-Star Game coaching staff that same season. In addition, Ingram was elected as an assistant coach for the 2004 Tennessee-Kentucky AllStar Game. In his three seasons at Melrose, he coached 17 players who signed scholarships to play college football. Ingram returns to TSU after spending the 2005 season with the Big Blue as defensive line coach and was responsible for recruiting his hometown area of Memphis and west Tennessee. Previously, Ingram taught and coached at Corry Middle School and worked in the Youth Habilitation Center prior to moving to Melrose. A standout locally at Whitehaven High School, Ingram played college football at Arkansas State, where he was a four-year letterman from 198892. He was the team co-captain in 1992, and received his bachelor’s degree in political science from ASU in December 1999. Ingram and his wife, Carla, have ﬁve children; Kendrien, Taylor, Kameron and twins Kennedy and Karleigh.

He also was selected to serve as the Liberty Bowl All-Star Game defensive coordinator in 2003 and was a member of the

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JEFF PARKER

QUARTERBACKS / PASSING GAME COORDINATOR FIRST YEAR

Jeff Parker joined the Tennessee State Football staff in spring of 2010 as the quarterback coach. Parker has spent the last ﬁve seasons serving as wide receivers, quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator at Norfolk State.Under Parker’s guidance, two Spartan quarterbacks threw for more than 2, 000 yards in a single season. Two of his All-MEAC players, quarterback Casey Hansen (Philadelphia Eagles) and wide receiver Chris Bell (New Orleans Saints) went on to sign free agent contracts in the NFL. Parker has extensive experience coaching on the offensive side of the ball. He served as an assistant and offensive coordinator alongside current TSU head coach Rod Reed at Seabreeze (Fla.) HS from 19932001. His offense went on to set Florida high school’s all-time record for passing yards completions and touchdowns. Parker followed with a short stint as head coach at Spruce Creek (Fla.) HS in the spring and summer of 2002 before joining the staff at Bethune-Cookman College.

As a player, Parker played two seasons at TSU before finishing his eligibility at Bethune-Cookman College. In just two seasons with the Wildcats, Parker caught 125 passes for 1,765 yards, and earned a share of the Wildcats all-time reception record (125). Parker led the conference in reception in 1990 with 58 and broke the Wildcats single season school record with 67 catches in 1991. He received first-team AllMEAC honors in each of those seasons. He capped his career by receiving first-team All-American honors in 1991. After college, Parker played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL (1992), the Charlotte Rage (1994) and Orlando Predators (1995-98) of the Arena Football League, and the Rhine Fire of the World Football League (1995). In 2008, he was selected to participate in the NCAA’s Coaches Academy, which is designed to identify and nurture minority coaches. Parker, a native of Daytona Beach, Fla. earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and recreation from BethuneCookman in 1994. He and his wife, Onya, have one daughter, Jai.

DWAYNE LEDFORD OFFENSIVE LINE FIRST YEAR

Dwayne Ledford joins the Tennessee State coaching staff in 2010 after serving at his alma mater East Carolina. He served on the offensive staff for two years helping East Carolina to back-toback Conference USA championships in 2008 and 2009. During his time at ECU, Ledford mentored four all-conference performers. Ledford played seven years in the NFL with stints with the San Francisco 49ers (19992000, 2003-2004), Jacksonville Jaguars (2000), Carolina Panthers (2001), Cleveland Browns (2005) and New Orleans Saints’ (2006 preseason). Ledford initiated his coaching career by spending two seasons with the Frankfurt Galaxy (NFL Europe) along with TSU offensive coordinator Mike Jones. In 2006, he served as an intern offensive line coach before assuming a positional leadership role as tight ends coach. A year later he helped the Galaxy to a NFL Europe World Bowl appearance. Prior to his stint at East Carolina, Ledford was offensive line coach at Sanderson High School (Raleigh, N. C.) in 2007.

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Ledford was a four-year letterwinner at ECU beginning with his true freshman campaign in 1995 under former head coach Steve Logan. He opened his career on the defensive side of the ball and after experiencing limited action as a rookie during the Pirates’ run to the Liberty Bowl title, he followed playing in all 22 combined games during his sophomore and junior seasons. Ledford started 11 contests in 1997 and was credited with 26 tackles (20 solo). He later accepted a move to the offensive line prior to spring drills as a senior in 1998 and quickly earned top depth chart standing heading into fall camp. Ledford opened nine of 11 games at left tackle during quarterback David Garrard’s freshman season and helped the Pirates to a national rank in pass efﬁciency (No. 23), pass offense (No. 35) and total offense (No. 43). Ledford earned the program’s Jerry T. Brooks Award in 1998, an honor which recognizes outstanding academic achievement among football student-athletes. Ledford, who earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from East Carolina in 2000, is married to the former Meredith Cunningham of Marion, N.C.

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STU HOLT RUNNING BACKS FIRST YEAR

Stuart Holt joins Tennessee State Football in the spring of 2010 after six seasons in the dual role of special teams coordinator and running backs coach at Western Kentucky. Under Holt, WKU’s Lerron Moore finished his career as the Hilltoppers’ career leader in rushing yardage (4,396) becoming the first person in school history to run over the 4, 000-yard mark. As special teams coach, the unit in 2005 ranked fourth in the nation in punt returns (16.1 avg.). In 2007, WKU averaged better than 245 yards per game on the ground with two running backs recording more than 7.5 yards per attempt. In 2005, The Hilltoppers ended the season leading the conference and ranking 14th nationally with 228.5 yards per game on the ground. Also as special teams coordinator during the 2005 campaign, placekicker Chris James led the league with 1.36 field goals and 7.91 points per contest, and Dennis Mitchell was a second-team all-conference choice as a return specialist after finishing sixth in the country with an average of 16.13 yards per punt return. In his first season with the program, Holt’s unit helped the Toppers rush for an average

of 226.17 yards per contest (a figure that ranked 14th in the nation) while compiling 35 touchdowns. Prior to WKU, Holt was the coach at New Smyrna (Fla.) High School for two seasons (2002-03). His stints include coaching the inside linebackers and special teams at BethuneCookman in 2001 with the Wildcats finishing 6-4, including 5-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In 2000, Holt worked with the defense and special teams at Cumberland (Tenn.) and was responsible for recruiting at both schools. From 1998-99, Holt was a graduate assistant - working with the defensive line while adding recruiting coordinator duties at Western Carolina where he earned his master’s in education administration in 2000. He started in the coaching ranks at Norwich (Conn.) in 1996, and also worked at Mainland (Fla.) HiS during the 1997 season. Holt earned his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina (Chapel Hill) in 1995, where he lettered in football in each of his final seasons.

KEVIN MASHACK TIGHT ENDS FOURTH YEAR

Kevin Mashack joined the TSU football staff in 2003 as a student assistant. He was named video coordinator in his ﬁrst season with the Tigers and was primarily responsible for ﬁlming practices and games for the coaching staff. In 2005, he became a student assistant on offense working primarily with the running backs.

Mayshack, a native of Miami, Fla. areas of recruitment include the South Florida counties of Palm Beach, Broward and Dade. He is a gradute of Tennessee State University in Arts and Sciences and currently holds a Masters degree in Sports Administration.

After graduating in 2007, he spent the 200809 seasons working with the wide receivers while continuing to oversee all video efforts. In spring of 2010, Mashack was promoted to tight ends coach and will add the dayto-day development of the position to his continuous role as video coordinator. In addition to heading video analysis of opponents, he serves as one of the most dependable recruiters for TSU. Mashack keeps an extensive library of high school football games for recruiting purposes and serves as team liason to professional scouts when game footage of prospects are requested.

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OSITA ALARIBE

DEFENSIVE LINE / RECRUITING COORDINATOR SECOND YEAR

In 2009, Osita Alaribe (Ala - Ree - Bay) joined TSU Football after a three-year term as the defensive line and outside linebackers coach with Ouachita Baptist University. Before OBU, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Dudley High School in Greensboro, N.C. help winning the Eastern North Carolina Division title leading to the North Carolina 3AA State Championship.

Once a walk-on, Woodard was named to his ﬁrst OVC team making the second team selection. Alaribe graduated from NCA&T in 2004 with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communication before receiving a M.S. in Sports Administration from Henderson State in 2008.

Alaribe played collegiately at North Carolina A&T as a defensive lineman and was a team captain. He helped lead the Aggies to two MEAC Championship titles (1999 and 2003) and one HBCU National Championship (1999). In his ﬁrst season with the Tigers, the defensive front-four led the team with 15 of the defense’s 20 sacks. The top four sack leaders for TSU were all defensive lineman. Two of Alaibe’s defensive lineman, Rodney Fritz and Kellen Woodard were co-sack leaders with a team-high, ﬁve sacks each.

JERRELL COGMON INSIDE LINEBACKERS FIRST YEAR

Jerrell Cogmon joined the TSU Football staff in 2010 after spending a season at North Dakota State College of Science. At NDSC, Cogmon coached the linebackers while coordinating special teams in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. In his stint, North Dakota State led the conference in total defenseand was awarded a bid to the 2009 Graphic Edge Bowl in Ceder Falls, Iowa He played his collegiate career at Bethune Cookman University (94-96) and was a three-year starter. He was selected AllMEAC three times and was named Defensive MVP of the 1994 Florida Classic. In 1996 he became a Sporting News AllAmerican Candidate while leading the Wildcats in tackles, sacks and was voted a Team Captain and Defensive MVP. He left his career at Bethune-Cookman as 6th all-time in tackles and is ranked top ten in seven other statistical categories. Professionally, he played one season with the Florida Bobcats of the Arena Football League in 1998. He began his coaching career in 2000 as a defensive coordinator at Tampa Bay Technical HS.

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He later spent spent one season at Freedom HS (2003) before landing his first head coaching position at Leto HS (2003).He led a struggling program to its first win in six seasons. He also coached five college athletes including Crosby Basptiste of Tennessee State and Arando Jamison of Howard University. For his contributions, he was a two-time recipient of Reader’s Digest Most Influential Person In a Student’s Life Award in 2002 & 2003. Cogmon, a native of Tampa, Fla. has a Bachelors of Science degree in Specific Learning Disabilities and a Minor in Varying Exceptionalities from Bethune Cookman University. He also holds a Master’s Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Management and Education Administration. Cogmon is a Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and is married to Ramona Woods Cogmon. They have two children Jayla and Janae Cogmon.

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ANTHONY BLEVINS

DEFENSIVE BACKS (CORNERS) / SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR SECOND YEAR

Anthony Blevins entered as the defensive backs coach in early 2009 after spending one year at UT Martin as the cornerbacks coach. His primary duty will consist of coaching the cornerback position while serving as the special teams coordinator. During the summer of 2008, he was part of the NFL Minority Summer Coaching Internship with the Chicago Bears. From 2005-2007, he served as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State. He coached the wide receivers and defensive backs for the Bulldogs while working in all aspects of special teams play.

Blevins was a three-year letterwinner at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) playing cornerback for the Blazers. After the collegiate ranks, Blevins played defensive back professionally for the Birmingham Thunderbolts (XFL) from 20002001, Birmingham Steeldogs (AFL2 - 2000) and Mobile Admirals (RFL-1999). A native of Birmingham, Ala., Blevins graduated in 1998 with a B.S. in Sociology from UAB. He holds a M.S. in Instructional Technology and is currently pursuing a doctorat Mississippi State.

He served as the defensive secondary coach and team community liaison at Meadowcreek High School in Atlanta, Ga. in 2003 and 2004. In 1999, he assisted the defensive back coach at Alabama State teaching techniques and assessing player development.

ED SANDERS

DEFENSIVE BACKS (SAFETIES) FIRST YEAR

Ed Sanders, a native of Nashville, Tennessee and Maplewood High School, joins the Tennessee State coaching staff after four years at Delaware State of the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). A four-year letterwinner at Tennessee State, he helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championships in 1998 and ’99. During the 1999 season, TSU posted an 11-0 regular season record and No. 1 Division I-AA and Black College ﬁnal regular season national rankings. That season, Sanders was an All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team selection and All-America candidate. He also earned the Alvin “Cat” Coleman Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Back. During the 1999 season, Sanders led the team in tackles with 100 which is third-best in TSU history (since 1987).

game. During DSU’s 2007 MEAC championship season, his unit helped the Hornets earn a No. 9 national ranking in pass efﬁciency defense with a 105.33 rating. DSU was 13th in the country in scoring defense (18.4 ppg) in 2007. His ’07 secondary also featured All-MEAC First Team selection Akeem Green, among the league leaders in interceptions and defended passes. Before joining the Hornets, Sanders was an assistant coach at two Dekalb County (Ga.) high schools. In 2002, he was a member of the Canadian Football League Saskatchewan Rough Riders. Sanders began his coaching career as a graduate assistant (secondary) at Tennessee State University in 2000. Sanders earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Tennessee State in 2000. He and his wife, Wajehah, have two daughters, Khalia and Kaden, and a son, Omarii.

In 2008, at Delaware State, his unit helped lead the Hornets to a No. 2 MEAC ranking in pass efﬁciency defense (79.5 rating). The ’08 Hornets were also third in the league in pass defense, allowing 144.1 yards-per-

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KEVIN JURENKO EQUIPMENT MANAGER FIFTH YEAR

Kevin Jurenko joined TSU in 2006 as the head equipment manager with the athletic department. He is responsible for ordering, distributing, ﬁtting, and maintaining the Tigers equipment throughout the season. Before coming to TSU, Jurenko served a two year stint as head equipment manager at Sacred Heart University, where he worked with many teams including the Pioneers’ football program.

Jurenko also worked as a student manager with the football program when the Thundering Herd won a FCS National Championship and four Mid-American Conference Championships. Additionally, Jurenko is a certiﬁed member of the Athletic Equipment Managers’ Association and a member of the American Football Coaches Association. Jurenko is married to the former Elizabeth Landrum of Palm Harbor, Fla.

Jurenko has worked as a graduate assistant equipment manager with Marshall University from 2000-2001 and at the University of Virginia in 20032004. He is a 1999 graduate of Marshall University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education.

CHUCK LOSEY

HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH SIXTH YEAR

Chuck Losey joined the TSU athletic staff in 2004 as Director of Speed, Strength and Conditioning. He is responsible for the design and implementation of all strength and conditioning programs for all varsity sports. Losey heads and directs the weight excercises for over 300 student-athletes. Prior to TSU, Coach Losey was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cumberland University while also serving as the Defensive Line Coach for the Bulldogs.

Losey played football for Vanderbilt from 1998 to 2001 and started 22 straight games in his ﬁnal two seasons. He was voted Vanderbilt’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. During his junior year, he led Vanderbilt in sacks, tackles for losses and forced fumbles. In 2001, he was among the SEC leaders in forced fumbles that same year. Losey graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development. He is married to Lauren Price.

Before his professional career, Losey served as an intern for Vanderbilt’s Strength & Conditioning Department. In addition, he served in the same capacity with the Tennessee Titans Strength Department under Coach Steve Watterson. Losey is a Certiﬁed Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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MONROE ABRAM HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER ELEVENTH YEAR

Monroe Abram serves as the head athletic trainer at Tennessee State, joining the athletic program in 1999. He is responsible for the overall care and treatment of the program’s student-athletes. Abram came to TSU from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. where he was the head athletic trainer. He served in the same capacity at Savannah State from 1995 to 1997. He also worked in sports medicine clinics prior to joining the collegiate athletic ranks. He gained additional experience as a member of the 1996 Olympics Athletic Training staff when he served as an intern at the U.S.A. Olympic Training Site in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He also is an examiner for the National Athletic Trainers Examination. In 2005, he was honored as Tennessee Collegiate Trainer of the Year. In 2007, he was named to serve on the Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers. A native of Macon, Ga., he graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986 with a degree in health and physical education. He received his master’s degree two years later at Springﬁeld (Mass.) College in sports medicine. Monroe and his wife, Kim, are the parents of four children, Maya, Arianna, Jamison, and Ella.

Abram is the chairman of the Ethnic Diversity Committee of the Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association.

PATRICE ELDER

ASSOCIATE HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER THIRD YEAR

Patrice Elder rejoined the Athletic Training Staff at Tennessee State University in August 2007. Elder’s primary responsibilities include providing treatment for football, track, and other sports as assigned. In addition to her duties as an athletic trainer, Elder is also a professor for the HPSS department. Elder returns to TSU from Morgan State where she worked as the Lead Assistant Athletic Trainer and the Senior Sports Medicine Administrator for Women’s Sports for two years. While there, Elder supervised the medical coverage for football, women’s basketball, and softball. She was responsible for the daily functioning, management, and organization of two athletic training rooms in addition to coordinating team practices and games. Elder also taught Health and Athletic Training courses at Morgan for two years.

Prior to her stretch at Morgan State, Elder worked as an assistant athletic trainer for Tennessee State University. Following her tenure as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Tennessee State University (1999 to 2000), Elder worked as a certiﬁed athletic trainer at Brewster High School and Northern Westchester Physical and Occupational Therapy PLLC in Mount Kisco, New York. Elder, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, serves as the assistant faculty leader for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition, Elder is a National Athletic Trainer Board of Certiﬁcation Home Study Reviewer. Elder received a B.S. in Physical Education from Kent State University in 1999 and completed her M.A. Ed. in Sports Management at Tennessee State in 2004.

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NATASHA PLANT

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FIFTH YEAR

Natasha Plant has been a part of the Athletic staff since December 2004 after serving as a temporary employee for the program since September of that year. Mrs. Plant spearheads all internal workings and administrative services of the football office while serving as a secondary administrative contact for Tennessee State University’s Department of Athletics. In addition, she coordinates communications between coaches, alumni, sponsors and professional scouts. She also assists in the delegation of fundraising events and activities, providing fulfillment of team benefits, processing fiscal forms and reports, and serving as recording secretary at staff meetings.

compliance while serving as the head coach’s liaison to the Department of Athletics’ Compliance Director. Her administrative duties also include: monitoring summer camps and clinics, golf tournaments, while requesting coaches and player tickets. She also records players’ academic progress, assist in preparing banquets, tracking the walk-on programs while playing an intricate role in other game-day duties. A native of Mississippi, Natasha and her husband Calvin have one daughter, Nakayla.

Her broad range of responsibilities also include: overseeing team travel, on-campus recruiting, roster maintenance and ensuring the team meets

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SENIORS PRESTON BROWN

BRANDON BATHER

Defensive Back 6-1 • 205 • R-Senior LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS) Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Personal: son of Garfield Bather and Andrea Jarmon ...born 3/30/88 2009: Started 1-of-11 games played…Posted 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assists)…Posted one pass break-up and one pass deflection...Named TSU Football’s Sidney Crutchfield Special Teams Player of the Year... Received Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame College/University Scholar-Athlete Award... 2008: Played in one game...Registered one tackle...

Running Back 5-10 • 190 • R-Senior Antioch, Tenn. (Arkansas State University) Major: Arts and Sciences Personal: son of Mike and Audrey Woodard ...born 06/05/87

PLAYER TO WATCH

2009: Named TSU Football’s Alvin “CAT” Coleman Back of the Year ...Started 7-of-9 games played…Totaled 128 carries for 474 yards averaging 52.7 yards per game…(4.0 yards per carry)…Posted longest run of 29 yards…Scored four touchdowns…Managed seven receptions for 55 yards (7.9 yards per catch)…Registered 529 all-purpose yards (58.8 per game)...

2008: Played in 10 games...Totaled 35 carries for 172 yards 2007: Played in eight games...Registered 12 tackles (5 (4.9 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (46 yards) against Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)...Scored two touchdowns solo, 7 assists)... (12 points) making first-career score against Austin Peay 2006: Played in eight games...Tallied 12 tackles (9 solos, State (10/18/08)...Averaged 17.2 all-purpose yards per 3 assists)...Recorded first career tackle against Murray game...Played special teams recording seven tackles (6 solo, State (09/09/06)...Posted one pass deflection with one 1 assist)...Recorded first career tackle against Tennessee pass break-up... Tech (11/08/08) Received the TSU Football Sidney Crutchfield Special Teams Player of the Year Award... HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-State Honorable Mention... Selected to the All-Region 4-5A and All-Area Rutherford 2006-2007 at Arkansas State: Redshirted in 2006...Played in County teams...Member of two District Championships... 10 games...Totaled 54 carries for 298 yards and one touchdown Helped basketball team to a Regional Championship... (5.5 yards per carry)...Caught 20 receptions for 192 yards and National Honors Society member... one touchdown (9.6 yards per catch)...Registered one kickoff return for 15 yards...Recorded 505 all-purpose yards (50.5 yards)...Averaged 29.8 yards of offense per game... HIGH SCHOOL (Antioch HS): Rivals three-star recruit that ranked No. 11 among all players in the 2006 class in the state of Tennesee and 18th in the nation among all running backs...Originally signed with Oklahoma State before being released from his NLI and signing with Arkansas State... Recorded 1,350 rushing yards (7.8 ypr) and 12 touchdowns on 172 carries as a senior...Recorded three interceptions as a senior...2005 postseason honors included First Team AllMetro by the Tennessean as well as First Team All-Region... First Team All-District selection as both a junior and senior... Rushed 190 times for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns, while posting 56 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass break-ups on the defensive side of the ball in 2004 as a junior... RUSHING

2008 2009 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE

2008 2009 TOTAL

PLAYER PROFILES

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

10 9 19

35 128 163

172 474 646

2 4 6

46 29 46

4.9 3.7 4.0

17.2 52.7 34.0

rush

pass

total

avg/g

10 9 19

172 474 646

0 0 0

172 474 646

17.2 52.7 34.0

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SENIORS MARCUS BROXIE

Defensive Line 6-3 • 260 • Senior Tampa, Fla. (University of West Virginia) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Valencia and Frank Broxie ...born 06/08/88

PLAYER TO WATCH

2009: Missed majority of the season due to injury… Appeared in two games with one quarterback hurry 2008: Transferred from West Virginia...Started 9-of-12 games played...Registered 36 tackles (18 solo, 18 assists)...Recorded first career tackle at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Managed six quarterback sacks (27 yards)...Recorded first career sack against Southern (09/06/08)...Registered five quarterback hurries, one pass break-up and one pass deflection...Named to OVC All-Newcomer Team... 2007 at West Virginia: Redshirted in 2006...Registered one pass break-up and one quarterback hurry... HIGH SCHOOL (Middleton HS): Standout linebacker recorded 70 tackles and 12 sacks, helping Middleton to the state playoffs…St. Petersburg Times All-Hillsborough County second team defensive end…Tampa Tribune All-Hillsborough County honorable mention…First Team All-Conference…

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SENIORS TAYLOR CISNEROS

Punter 5-11 • 205 • Senior Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (Mt. Juliet HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: Vallerie and Ronnie Marsh ...born 10/28/88

PLAYER TO WATCH

2009: Started all 11 games... Punted 76 times for 2, 915 yards averaging 38.4 yards per punt...Recorded longest punt of 59 yards...Punted 50 yards or more on nine occasions...Landed 18 punts insine th 20-yard line...Registered six touchbacks... Blocked twice...Posted first extra point going 1-for-1 on the year against Tennessee Martin (11/07/09)...Tallied four kickoffs for 215 total yards averaging 53.8 yards...Managed first kick-off at Southern (09/19/09) 2008: Started all 12 games...Captured TSU record with longest punt in a game with a 62 yard punt (2) Tennessee Martin (10/04/08) and Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)...Punted 42 times for 1, 492 (35.5 per punt) landing 11 inside 20-yard line...Longest punt was 62 yards...Punted seven times in one game...Posted three punts over 50 yards with three touchbacks and seven fair catches...Recorded first blocked punt against Florida A&M (Atlanta Classic - 09/27/08)...

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2007 2008 2009 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL SCORING

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL PUNTING

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL KICKOFFS

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL

att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

11 12 11 34

2 0 0 2

-37 0 0 -37

0 0 0 0

-18.5 0.0 0.0 -18.5

-3.4 0.0 0.0 -1.1

rush

pass

total

avg/g

11 12 11 34

-37 0 0 -37

0 0 0 0

-37 0 0 -37

-3.4 0.0 0.0 -1.1

rush

rcv

ret

pat

2pat

total

11 12 11 34

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

11 12 11 34

-37 0 0 -37

0 0 0 0

-37 0 0 -37

-3.4 0.0 0.0 -1.1

no.

yards

long

avg

11 12 11 34

53 42 76 171

1960 1492 2915 6367

59 62 59 62

37.0 35.5 38.4 37.2

no.

yards

avg

11 12 11 34

0 0 4 4

0 0 215 215

0.0 0.0 53.8 53.8

PLAYER PROFILES

2007: Started all 11 games...Punted 53 times for 1, 960 yards (37.0 per punt) landing nine inside 20-yard line... Longest punt was 59 yards...Posted five punts over 50 yards with five touchbacks and 12 fair catches...Rushed twice for negative 37 yards...Recorded first punt against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)... HIGH SCHOOL: Served dual roles senior season at quarterback and punter…Punted 43 times for 1, 745 (40.58 per punt) landing three inside 20-yard line...Longest punt was 78 yards...Passed for 64 completions on 120 attempts for 1, 279 total yards...Posted 106.6 passing yards per game for a .533 completion percentage...Tossed 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions to finish senior season with a quarterback rating of 97...Posted 93 carries for 121 yards (1.3 yards per carry, 10.1 yards per game),..Rushed for three touchdowns (18 points)...Managed one tackle and one fumble recovery...

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SENIORS EUGENE CLIFFORD

Defensive Back 6-2 •205 • Senior Cincinnati, Ohio (Ohio State University) Major: Communications Personal: son of Veronica Staley ...born 01/29/88

2010 ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE

2009: Named to the All-OVC First Team...Selected to From the Press Box to Press Row Second Team All-America... Named to Consensus Draft Service FCS All-American Team honorable mention...Named TSU Football’s Joe W. Gilliam Defensive Player of the Year...Started 9-of-11 games played… Registered 60 tackles (34 solo, 26 assists)…Recorded two interceptions returning one for a touchdown for 66 yards… Managed ﬁve pass break-ups and seven pass deﬂections with a forced fumble… Recovered two fumble recoveries returning one for a touchdown of 78 yards…Tallied 13 punt returns for 75 yards (5.8 yards per return)…Longest return was 22 yards… Recorded 144 all purpose yards for a 13.1 average…Named OVC 2009 Preseason Team...

2008: Transfered from Ohio State...Started all 12 games... Registered 61 tackles (42 solo, 19 assists)...Second on team in tackles...Recorded first career tackle at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Managed three tackles for a loss (13 yards)... Managed three interceptions for 81 yards...Recorded first interception and score against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/13/08)...Registered two pass break-ups and five pass deflections...Averaged 6.8 all-purpose yards per game...Named OVC Defensive Player of the Week (10/05/08)... Named to OVC Second and All-Newcomer Team...Received TSU Football Joe W. Gilliam Defensive Player of the Year Award...Named to Consensus Draft Service FCS All-American Team honorable mention... SCORING

2008 2009 TOTAL PUNT RETURNS

2008 2009 TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS

2008 2009 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2008 2009 TOTAL TACKLES

2008 2009 TOTAL

rush

rcv

ret

pat

2pat

total

avg/g

12 11 23

1 2 3

0 0 0

1 2 3

0 0 0

6 12 18

0.5 1.1 0.8

no.

yards

long

avg/r

avg/g

12 11 23

0 13 13

0 75 75

0 0 0

0 22 22

0.0 5.8 5.8

0.0 6.8 3.3

no.

yards

long

avg/r

avg/g

12 11 23

3 2 5

81 69 150

1 1 2

43 66 66

27.0 34.5 30.0

6.8 6.3 6.5

rush

rcv

12 11 23

0 0 0

0 75 75

total

avg/g

0 81 0 69 0 150

81 144 225

6.8 13.1 9.8

total

tfl

blk

12 11 23

42 34 76

19 26 45

61 60 121

3.5-13 0.5-1 4.0-14

5 7 12

0 1 1

2 2 4

0 0 0

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2007 at Ohio State: Played in four games... HIGH SCHOOL (Colerain High School): Parade AllAmerican...Ohio’s 2006 Division I Defensive Player of the Year... Rated as the No. 3 recruit overall in Ohio and No. 25 in the nation...Rated as the No. 3 overall prospect in the Midwest... Recorded two interceptions in the 2007 Army All-American Bowl...Collected 130 tackles and had four interceptions his senior season when he helped lead school to a 15-0 record and the state championship...Totaled 147 tackles and six interceptions as a junior while earning second team All-Ohio honors...Also a standout basketball player in high school... 47

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SENIORS MALCOLM CRAWFORD

Defensive Line 6-2 • 326 • Senior Memphis, Tenn. (Mississippi Delta CC) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Ruby Wyatt ...born 5/24/88

PLAYER TO WATCH 2009: Started 7-of-8 games played…Posted 25 tackles (16 solo, 9 assists)…Recorded three sacks for a total of 14 yards… Registered three tackles for loss for a total of 12 yards... 2008: Transferred from Mississippi Delta CC...Started 2-of-12 games played...Registered six tackles...(1 solo, 5 assists)... Recorded ﬁrst career tackle against UT Martin (10/04/08)... Totaled two tackles for losses (9 yards)...Recorded one sack and one quarterback hurry...Recorded ﬁrst career sack against Eastern Illinois (11/08/08)... 2006-2007 at Mississippi Delta CC: Played in all games in junior college... TACKLES

HIGH SCHOOL (Kingsbury HS): Named Best of the Best of Preps, junior and senior season...Selected to Tennessee vs. Kentucky All-Star Game...Finished junior season with 90 tackles and 10 sacks...Completed senior year with 75 tackles and 12 sacks...

JAMAL COLEMAN

Defensive Back 5-10 • 180 • Senior Hammond, Ind. (Iowa Central CC) Major: Business Information Systems Personal: son of Kim Greene ...born 02/03/88

2008 2009 TOTAL SACKS

2008 2009 TOTAL

total

tfl

blk

12 9 21

1 17 18

5 9 14

6 26 32

2.0-9 3.0-14 5.0-23

0 0 0

total

yards

12 9 21

1 1 2

0 2 2

1 3 4

9 12 21

and honorable mention... HIGH SCHOOL (Hammond HS): All-Conference defensive back...Stand-out in track and ﬁeld, All-Region 100-meter and 200-meter dash...

2009: Played in 9 games…Managed 11 tackles (5 solo, 6 assists)…Recorded one fumble recovery 2008: Transfered from Iowa Central CC...Started 1-of-5 games played...Registered 11 tackles (10 solo, 1 assist)...Recorded ﬁrst career tackle against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/13/08)... 2007 at Iowa Central CC: Played in 10 games...Posted three interceptions for 19 yards returning one for a touchdown... Recovered one fumble...Selected to Academic All-Region 48 Team...Received Midwest Football Conference Second Team

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SENIORS ALEX DAVIS

DOMINIC GROOMS

Quarterback 6-2 • 195 • R-Senior Tampa, Fla. (University of Missouri) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Vicki Grooms ...born 07/06/88

Offensive Line 6-2 • 318 • Senior Sarsota, Fla. (Riverview HS) Major: History Personal: son of Erma Twitty and Arthur Davis ...born 10/12/87

PLAYER TO WATCH

2009: Named TSU Football’s Vernon Holland Lineman of the Year...Three-year starter...Started 7-of-8 games played… Registered one solo tackle... 2008: Two-year starter...Started 9-of-12 games played... Assisted in an offensive line that has produced a running back who has rushed over 1, 000 yards the last four seasons... 2007: Started nine games as a true freshman...Helped anchor a line that led the OVC in rushing... HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at tackle...Earned Second Team All-State and All-Area honors...Received the inaugural U.S. Marines Athlete Award...Set a record with eight pancakes and six tackles in one game...First team All-Area and second at state in weightlifting...A member of the Honor Roll... Graded out senior season at 91 percent...

PLAYER TO WATCH

2009: Sustanined an injury in the first game of the season... Started 3-of-4 games played…Completed 29-of-66 passes with four interceptions for 279 yards (69.8 yards per game passing)…Completed 43.9 percent of passes for a 67.3 efficiency rating…Posted 13 carries for a total of seven yards (0.5 yards per carry)…Recorded longest carry of 16 yards... 2008: Transferred from Missouri...Started 1-of-5 games played...Completed 26-of-35 passes with one interception for 236 yards (47.2 yards per game passing) throwing three touchdowns...Completed 74.3 percent of passes for a 153.5 efficiency rating...Posted 18 carries for 44 yards (2.4 yards per carry, 8.8 yards per game)...Rushed for one touchdown...Recorded first start, scored first career rushing and passing touchdown against Tennessee Tech (TSU Homecoming - 11/01/08)...Totaled 44 all-purpose yardage (8.8 per game) and total 56 yards of offense per game...Registered one tackle... 2006-2007 at Missouri: Redshirted in his first season... Did not see playing time the following year, spent the entire season as the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart... HIGH SCHOOL (Middleton HS): Four-year starter at QB who was rated as the No. 24 dual-threat QB in the nation, according to Rivals...Compiled 1,600 yards and 16 TDs passing, and he added 512 yards and 8 TDs on the ground...Transferred to Middleton High School for his senior year, and he led the Tigers to a 7-4 record in 2005 and to the 4A quarterfinals...Played his first three years at Tampa Bay Tech, he threw for 1,928 yards and 18 TDs, and ran for 382 yards and 3 TDs...Missed five games due to a foot injury as a junior, but still amassed 1,010 yards passing and six touchdowns, and ran for 212 yards and two touchdowns ...Started his first game late in the year as a freshman at Tampa Bay Tech and had 492 yards passing (3 TDs) and 120 yards rushing (1 TD)...Also competed in track at Middleton...

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cmp-att-int

yards

long

pct

avg/p

avg/g

2008 2009 TOTAL

5 4 9

26-35-1 29-66-4 55-101-5

236 279 515

3 0 3

25 32 32

74.3 43.9 54.5

6.7 4.2 5.1

47.2 69.8 57.2

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SENIORS MARQUEZ HALL

Defensive Back 5-8 • 172 • Senior Shorter, Ala. (Vanderbilt University) Major: Human Performance Sports Science Personal: son of Phyllis Hall and Warren Woods ...born 03/18/88

PLAYER TO WATCH 2009: Received TSU Football’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Defensive Back Award...Started 10-of-11 games played… Registered 41 tackles (30 solo, 11 assists)…Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss for a total of four yards…Managed one interception for zero yards…Led team in pass break-ups and pass deflections tallying nine pass break-ups and 10 pass deflections... 2008: Started 11-of-12 games played...Registered 38 tackles (33 solo,5 assists)...Posted two tackles for losses (2 yards)... Tallied one interception for 18 yards in return...Recorded two pass break-ups and three pass deflections...Recovered one fumble for four yards... 2007: Transferred from Vanderbilt...Started 6-of-9 games played...Registered 33 tackles (25 solo, 8 assists)...Recorded first career tackle against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)...Posted one tackle for a loss (1 yard)...Recorded two interceptions... Recorded first career interception against Alabama A&M (09/01/07)...Scored first career touchdown against Eastern Illinois (10/27/07) returning for a 78-yard score...Tallied two pass break-ups and four pass deflections...Averaged 8.7 allpurpose yards...

SCORING

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS

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2007 2008 2009 TOTAL TACKLES

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL

rush

rcv

ret

pat

2pat

total

avg/g

9 12 11 32

1 0 0 1

0 0 0 0

1 0 0 1

0 0 0 0

6 0 0 6

0.7 0.0 0.0 0.2

no.

yards

long

avg/r

avg/g

9 12 11 32

2 1 1 4

78 18 0 96

1 0 0 1

78 18 0 78

39.0 18.0 0.0 24.0

8.7 1.5 0.0 3.0

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

9 12 11 32

0 0 0 0

78 18 0 96

8.7 1.5 0.0 3.0

total

tfl

blk

9 12 11 32

25 33 30 88

8 5 11 24

33 38 41 112

1.0-1 2.0-2 1.5-4 4.5-7

4 3 10 17

0 0 0 0

0 1 0 1

0 0 0 0

PLAYER PROFILES

2006 at Vanderbilt: Redshirted as a freshman...Participated as a defensive back, earning Defensive Scout of the Week honors after South Carolina game... HIGH SCHOOL (Booker T. Washington HS): Began varsity career as secondary starter in ninth grade...Multi-year captain... Starting tailback and punt/kickoff return specialist as a junior and senior...In 2005, rushed for 989 yards and 18 TDs on just 97 carries...As cornerback, posted 70 tackles, three INTs and three fumble recoveries...Two-time All-Area pick and named All-Metro by Montgomery Advertiser...Standout outﬁelder in baseball and one of state’s top sprinters-jumpers in track & ﬁeld, with personal bests of 10.8 (100) and 42’11” (triple jump) as junior...An honors student and vice president of senior class...

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SENIORS FREDERICK HENDERSON

Defensive Line 6-1 • 240 • Junior Memphis, Tenn. (Austin Peay State University) Major: Communications Personal: Eric Henderson and Marie Bredy ...born 01/25/88

JOSEPH HILLS

Wide Receiver 6-5 • 205 • Senior Palmetto, Fla. (University of South Carolina) Major: Arts and Sciences Personal: grandson of Josphine Hills and Willie Robertson ...born 10/02/87

2006 at Austin Peay State: Appeared in seven games in first PLAYER TO WATCH season...Credited with two tackles for loss...Also helped with long 2009: Started 9-of-11 games played...Led team with 39 snapping duties in first season... receptions for 528 yards for an average of 13.8 yards per HIGH SCHOOL (Melrose HS): Played defensive end and long catch...Averaged 48.9 receiving yards per game...Scored snapper...Finished runner up for John “Bull” Bramlett Award... three touchdowns for 18 points...Recorded first career Nominated for Class 4A Mr. Football...Earned all-state and all- reception against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic region and Best of the Preps...Recorded 68 tackles as senior 09/05/09)...Recorded first career touchdown at Southern (09/19/09)...Registered longest reception of 74 yards... including seven sacks...Member of National Honor Society... Registered 538 all-purpose yards for 48.9 yards per game...Posted two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist)... Recorded first career tackle against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/05/09)... 2007-2008 at University of South Carolina: Started 3-of13 games played...Caught 11 passes for 87 yards with one touchdown...Made his first collegiate start against Georgia...Started against UAB and in the regular season finale at Clemson...Recorded his first two collegiate receptions against Wofford... Caught a four-yard touchdown pass at Ole Miss...Had a career-long 24-yard reception at Kentucky...Had a career-best three receptions at Florida... Suffered a right knee sprain early in fall camp and missed most of the pre-season practices...In 2008, appeared in just one game playing two plays against Mississippi State... HIGH SCHOOL (Palmetto HS): Logged over 500 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns and added four interceptions playing wide receiver, tight end and safety as a senior... Participated in the Offense-Defense All-Star Game in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.... Considered a four-star prospect by Rivals.com... Ranked by Rivals as the 27th-best “athlete” in the nation and the 37th-best player in the state of Florida... Rated a three-star prospect and the nation’s 89th-best wide receiver by Scout.com... Ranked as the 84th-best player in the state of Florida by SuperPrep...

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SENIORS CHARLES SPARKMAN

Offensive Line 5-8 • 340 • R-Senior Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS) Major: Mass Communications Personal: son of Mildred and Charles Sparkman ...born 11/24/87

2009: Received TSU Athletics’ Academic Male Scholar-Athlete Award...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... Played in seven games...

SIDNEY TARVER

Linebacker 6-4 • 240 • Senior Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylor HS) Major: Business Personal: son of Alvin and Donna Tarver ...born 06/02/89

2008: Played in eight games...Played H-back in the Tigers’ jumbo package in the red-zone offense...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Received TSU Football’s Fred Lee Spirit and TSU Athletics’ Academic Male Scholar-Athlete Award... 2007: Played in three games...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year helped team to a 9-3 record...

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2009: Started 9-of-11 games played…Registered 35 tackles (19 solo, 16 assists)…Managed 2.5 tackles for a loss for four yards… Recorded one sack for three yards…Tallied one interception returning it for his first career touchdown of 89 yards at Tennessee Tech (10/31/09)…Managed one quarterback hurry with a force fumble and a fumble recovery... 2008: Started 4-of-11 games played…Registered 29 tackles (20 solo, 9 assists)…Managed one tackle for a loss of one yard… Tallied two interceptions and two pass deflections...Recorded first career interception at UT Martin (10/04/08)...Totaled 31 allpurpose yards averaging 2.8 per game... 2007: Started 4-of-7 games played…Registered 18 tackles (9 solo, 9 assists)…Recorded first career tackle vs. Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 9/08/07)...Tallied one pass deflections, one pass break-up and one forced fumble...Recorded first career forced fumble at Samford (11/08/07)... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time All-State, amassed 145 tackles and 13 for losses...Posted 11 sacks and three interceptions returning one 81 yards for a touchdown...Registered 10 passbreak-ups and two fumble recoveries, scoring one...Scored three touchdowns (18 points)...Managed 25 receptions for 360 yards... Senior year, averaged 16.1 yards per catch and 26.9 yards per 52 game...Registered 408 all-purpose yards (38.4 per game)...

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SCORING

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL TACKLES

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL SACKS

2007 2008 2009 TOTAL

rush

rcv

ret

pat

2pat

total

avg/g

7 11 11 29

0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0

0 0 6 6

0.0 0.0 0.5 0.2

no.

yards

long

avg/r

avg/g

7 11 11 29

0 2 1 3

0 31 89 120

0 0 1 1

0 29 89 89

0.0 15.5 89.0 40.0

0.0 2.8 8.1 4.1

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

7 11 11 29

0 0 0 0

0 31 89 120

0.0 2.8 8.1 4.1

total

tfl

blk

7 11 11 29

9 20 19 48

9 9 16 34

18 29 35 82

0.0-0 1.0-1 2.5-4 3.5-5

1 2 1 4

1 0 1 2

0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0

total

yards

7 11 11 29

0 0 1 1

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1

0 0 3 3

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SENIORS MARQUES WILKINS

TERRENCE WRIGHT

Running Back 5-7 • 190 • R-Senior Houston, Texas (Westside HS) Major: Communication and Theatre Personal: son of Kironda Burgess and Randy Wright ...born 06/22/88

Wide Reciever 6-1 • 190 • Graduate Studies Decatur, Ill. (University of Illinois) Major: Human Performance Sports Science Personal: son of Tony and Melverta Wilkins ...born 10/27/87

2009: Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... Transferred from the University of Illinois...Started 5-of-11 games played...Posted 17 receptions for 268 yards...Averaged 15.8 yards per catch and 24.4 yards per game scoring one touchdown... Registered longest reception of the season at 32 yards...Recorded first reception against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic 09/05/09) and first touchdown at Austin Peay State (11/14/09)... 2006-2007 at University of Illinois: Played in 21 games...Caught three passes covering 78 yards...Numbers include one tackle... HIGH SCHOOL (MacArthur HS): Chicago Tribune special mention All-State... Champaign News-Gazette All-State...Unanimous Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year selection...A four-star recruit according to Rivals.com...PrepStar All-American...Sixth-rated player from the state of Illinois and 29th best receiver in the country...Caught 23 receptions for 421 yards and three touchdowns as a senior... Rushed for 780 yards on 100 carries and 12 touchdowns...Also returned punts and kickoffs, averaging 29.1 yards per kick return and scoring on a punt return...Recorded 1,741 all-purpose yards in 2005...Three-year varsity starter...Nominated to play in the U.S. Army All-Star game...Played in just five games in 2004 due to injury...Totaled 600 yards receiving and 600 yards rushing in junior season...17 total touchdowns in 2004...Recorded the most bench press reps at the 2005 Ann Arbor Nike Training Camp...

2009: Started 1 of 4 games played…Totaled eight carries for 23 yards (2.9 yards per carry)…Posted longest run of seven yards… Scored one touchdown…Registered 42 all-purpose yards 2008: Redshirted... 2007: Started 3-of-11 games played...Totaled 128 carries for 506 yards (4.0 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (30 yards) against UT Martin (11/17/07)...Scored six touchdowns (36 points)... Averaged 51.2 all-purpose yards per game (563 total yards)... Recorded one kick-off return for 10 yards...Averaged 46 offensive yards per game...Managed eight receptions for 57 yards (7.1 yards per catch)...Posted first career touchdown reception against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/08/07)... 2006: Played in seven games...Totaled 24 carries for 86 yards (3.6 yards per carry)...Registered longest run (16 yards) against Eastern Illinois (11/04/06)...Scored two touchdowns (12 points) making firstcareer score against Tennessee Tech (10/14/06)...Averaged 13.7 all-purpose yards per game (96 yards)...Recorded one kick-off return for 10 yards, averaging 12.3 offensive yards per game... HIGH SCHOOL: Named first team All-District running back, Back of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and Special Teams player of the Year...Rushed for 1,320 yards on 127 carries, an average of 11.5 yards-per-carry with 18 touchdowns...Recorded season best with five touchdowns in a game...Rushed for a game and seasonhigh 275 yards....Who’s Who Among Student-Athletes in America...

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JUNIORS MARVIN BRUCE

Linebacker 6-1 • 218 • Junior Memphis, Tenn. (Northeast CC) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: ...born

RICO COUNCIL

Linebacker 6-1 • 255 • Junior Chattanooga, Tenn. (Howard HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Leia Frieson and Michael Calloway ...born 12/06/88

2007-2008 at Northeast CC: Played in one game recording PLAYER TO WATCH four tackles (3 solo, 1 asst.)...Managed one sack for a loss of 2009: Received TSU Football’s Heart of a Tiger Courage eight yards...Missed majority of season due to an injury... Award...Started all 11 games played…Second on team with HIGH SCHOOL (Bishop Byrne HS): Helped lead team to a 63 tackles (31 solo, 32 assists)…Registered one sack for 12 2004 State Championship...Named TSSAA second team All- yards and seven tackles for losses (31 yards)…Recorded first State...2005 Bluegrass Bowl MVP and state championship career interception at Eastern Illinois (11/19/2009)…Managed MVP...First team All-State 2006 and Shelby Metro Best of the one pass deflection… Preps... 2008: Started 11-of-12 games played...Led team with 67 tackles (40 solo, 27 assists)...Recorded first career tackle CORNELIUS COLEMAN at Alabama A&M (08/30/08)...Registered one sack with 4.5 tackles for losses (7 yards)...Recorded first career sack at Linebacker Jacksonville State (11/15/2008)...Managed four pass-break6-0 • 185 • Junior ups and four pass deflections with two forced fumble...Named Milan, Tenn. to OVC Newcomer Team...FCS All-American Second Team... (Milan HS) CDS (Consensus Draft Services) 2009 All-HBCU Squad First Major: Psychology Team... Personal: son of Deborah Coleman and Billy Graves

...born 12/21/87

2009: Played in one game recording one solo tackle... Registerd ﬁrst career tackle at Eastern Illinois (11/19/09)...

HIGH SCHOOL: Three time All-State...Finished senior season with 167 tackles...Runner-up, Tennessee Mr. Football...Voted team MVP...Named to All-Region squad...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named team captain and MVP... Named AllRegion twice... INTERCEPTIONS

2008 2009 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE

2008 2009 TOTAL TACKLES

2008 2009 TOTAL SACKS

2008 2009 TOTAL

no.

yards

long

avg/r

avg/g

12 11 23

0 1 1

0 0 0

0.0 0.0 0.0

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

12 11 23

0 0 0

0.0 0.0 0.0

total

tfl

blk

12 11 23

40 31 71

27 32 59

67 63 130

4.5-7 7.0-31 11.5-38

4 1 5

2 0 2

0 0 0

total

yards

12 11 23

0 1 1

1 0 1

1 1 2

4 12 16

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JUNIORS BRENT DAVIS

JUSTIN JENKINS

Defensive Line 6-3 • 310 •Junior Memphis, Tenn. (Bethel College) Major: Human Performance Sports Sciences Personal: son of Brinda and Cassius Davis ...born 06/24/89

Defensive Back 6-0 • 185 • R-Junior Atlanta, Ga. (Dunwoody HS) Major: Psychology Personal: son of Lara and Ed Jenkins ... born 05/12/89 2009: Played in two games…Recorded one solo tackle…

2009: Played in four games...

2008: Played in seven games...Registered two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist)...Recorded ﬁrst career tackle at UT Martin 2007 at Bethel: Played in six games...Totaled 11 tackles (4 (10/04/08)...Saw action on special teams...Selected to the solo, 7 assists) averaging 1.8 per game...Managed one sack OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... including 1.5 tackles for a loss for minus 3.5 yards... HIGH SCHOOL: Named two-time All-State...Selected to AllHIGH SCHOOL (Overton HS): Two-year starter on the County team...Posted 75 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, two touchdowns... offensive and defensive line... 2008: Transferred from Bethel College...Redshirted...

ROGERS GAINES

Offensive Line 6-7 • 345 • Junior Goodlettsville, Tenn. (White House HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Tony and Melverta Wilkins ...born 06/24/89 2009: Played in three games...

GERSHOM JORDAN

Offensive Line 6-6 • 325 • Junior Nashville, Tenn. (Whites Creek HS) Major: Health Education Personal: son of Patricia Kluttz ...born 01/23/88

PLAYER TO WATCH

HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 63 on ESPN college recruiting... 2009: Started 4 of 11 games…Played defensive line Named to All-Region and All-State teams...Finalist for Mr. Football recording 8 tackles (4 solo, 4 assists)…Forced one fumble... - Lineman 3A... Moved back to the offensive line during the spring... 2008: Played in eight games...Registered one reception for 15 yards...Caught ﬁrst career reception against UT Martin (10/04/08)...Two-sport athele at TSU , named OVC Newcomer of the Week in basketball...Averaged 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game...Shot a team high, 59 percent, from the ﬂoor...Moved to defensive line in the spring... HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport athlete, played basketball and football...Named to All-City and All-Region teams...Helped lead high school to District Championship in basketball...

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CALVIN McNAIRL

Return Specialist 5-6 • 140 • Junior Birmingham, Ala. (University of West Alabama) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: son of Sherlya Singleton and Roosevelt Mallory ...born 09/12/88

Wide Receiver 5-11 • 185 • R-Junior Paris, Tenn. (Henry County HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Johnnie and Tancie McNairl ...born 11/11/88

2009: Member of the track and field team posting his fastest time PLAYER TO WATCH in the 100m (10.74 secs.) and 200m (21.79 secs)...Recorded 2009: Accounted for 51 percent of the total offense...Named TSU a 400m split of 48.4 on the 4x400-meter relay team... Joined Football’s Eldridge Dickey Offensive Player of the Year...Named football team in the spring... MVP of 2009 Southern Heritage Classic and co-MVP of Atlanta Football Classic...Started 8-of-10 games played…Completed 782008: Transferred from West Alabama...Did not compete... of-147 passes throwing eight touchdowns and eight interceptions 2007 at West Alabama: Served double duties as a kick/punt for 920 yards averaging 92.0 yards per game…Completed 53.1 returner and wide receiver... Played in six games... Recorded percent of passes for a 112.7 efficiency rating completing his one reception for one yard... Posted four kick-off returns for 75 longest pass for 74 yards…Tallied one reception for 1 yard… yards averaging 18.8 per game... Managed nine punt returns Posted 125 carries for 628 yards averaging 5.0 yards per carry… for 61 yards averaging 6.8 per game... Totaled 137 all-purpose Rushed for six touchdowns averaging 62.8 yards per game recording longest carry for 77 yards…Totaled 629 all-purpose yards for 22.8 yards per game... yardage averaging 62.9 per game…Tallied 1,548 total offensive HIGH SCHOOL (Fairfield HS): Played defensive back junior yards averaging 154.8 yards per game…Managed one solo season... Posted 56 total tackles with 26 unassisted, three tackle recording first career tackle at Southern (09/19/09)… forced fumbles, one sack, two pass break-ups, four interceptions with three touchdowns... Recorded six punts for 181 yards... 2008: Redshirted...In the spring scrimmage, completed 4-of-4 Clocked at a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash...Posted five interceptions passes for 70 yards and rushed six times for 34 yards to account for 104 yards of the White Team’s 230 yards in total offense... and six touchdowns senior year... 2007: Started 4-of-8 games played...Completed 37-of-75 passes with five interceptions for 601 yards (75.1 yards per game passing) , throwing one touchdown...Completed 49.3 percent of passes for a 107.71 efficiency rating...Posted 52 carries for 226 yards (4.3 yards per carry)...Rushed for five touchdowns...Recorded first start against Eastern Illinois (10/27/07)...Recorded first career rushing touchdown against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/01/07)... Recorded first career passing touchdown at Samford (11/08/07)...Totaled 226 all-purpose yardage (28.2 per game) and averaged 103.4 yards of offense per game... HIGH SCHOOL: Two time All-State First Team...All West Tennessee and All-Region Team... RUSHING

2007 2009 TOTAL PASSING

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2007 2009 TOTAL RECEIVING

2007 2009 TOTAL SCORING

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att

yards

long

avg/c

avg/g

8 10 18

52 125 177

226 628 854

5 6 11

35 77 77

4.3 5.0 4.8

28.2 62.8 47.4

8 10 18

cmp-att-int

yards

long

pct

avg/p

avg/g

effic

37-75-5 78-147-8 115-222-13

601 920 1521

1 8 9

50 74 74

49.3 53.1 51.8

8.0 6.3 6.9

75.1 92.0 84.5

107.7 112.7 111.0

avg/g

rush

pass

total

avg/g

8 10 18

226 628 854

601 920 1521

827 1548 2375

103.4 154.8 131.9

rec

yards

long

rec/g

avg/c

8 10 18

0 1 1

0 0 0

0 1 1

0.0 0.1 0.1

0.0 1.0 1.0

rush

rcv

ret

pat

2pat

total

avg/g

8 10 18

5 6 11

0 0 0

30 36 66

3.8 3.6 3.7

0.0 0.1 0.1

rush

rcv

total

avg/g

8 10 18

226 628 854

0 1 1

0 0 0

226 629 855

28.2 62.9 47.5

total

tfl

blk

8 10 18

0 1 1

0 0 0

0 1 1

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 0 0

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JUNIORS DONTE’E NICHOLS

Defensive Line 6-2 • 312 • R-Junior Pompano Beach, Fla. (University of South Carolina) Major: Inter Disciplinary Studies Personal: son of Carolyn and Dwight Reed ...born 07/04/88

PLAYER TO WATCH 2009: Transferred from South Carolina...Started 2-of-11 games played...Registered 35 tackles (20 solo, 15 assists)...Recorded ﬁrst career tackle against Alabama A&M (09/05/09)...Posted 5.5 tackles for a loss for minus 22 yards...Tallied three pass break-ups and three passes defended... 2007-2008 at University of South Carolina: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL (Blanch Ely HS): Three-star prospect by Rivals.com... Considered the 49th-best defensive tackle prospect in the nation and the 93rd-best player in the state of Florida by Rivals.com...Considered a three-star prospect and the 49th-best defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com.... First team All-American...Selected to Broward County Super 11...Collected 56 tackles, eight fumble recoveries...Posted two interceptions and nine sacks...

JEREMY PERRY

Quarterback 6-3 • 215 • R-Junior Memphis, Tenn. (Middle Tennessee State University) Major: Business Administration Personal: son of Clementine and Tyrus Perry ...born 05/07/89

2009: Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... Played in ﬁve games…Completed 12-of-36 passes with three interceptions for 142 yards averaging 28.4 yards per game…Recorded 33.3 percent of passes for a 49.8 efﬁciency rating completing his longest pass for 22 yards… Posted 14 carries for 15 yards averaging 1.1 yards per carry completing his longest pass for 10 yards with an recorded average of 3.0 yards per game… 2008: Transferred from Middle Tennessee State...Played in one game...Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... 2007 at Middle Tennessee State: Played in 10 of 12 games with most of his action coming on special teams...Had two total tackles on the season...Moved from quarterback to linebacker... HIGH SCHOOL (Woodale HS): Earned two letters in football and one in baseball...Named All-State as a senior quarterback and received All-Region honors as a junior... Named All Shelby-Metro junior and senior year...Threw for 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior...Added 21 touchdown passes as a junior...Named AutoZone AllStar...

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JUNIORS JOHNNIE POOLE, JR.

MARCUS SNOW

Defensive Back 5-10 • 210 • R-Junior Homestead, Fla. (Bridgton Academy) Major: Architectural Engineering Personal: son of Edward and Sharon Smith ...born 04/12/88

Wide Receiver 5-8 • 180 • R-Junior St. Petersburg, Fla. (Pima CC) Major: Communications Personal: son of Bridget and Johnnie Poole, Sr. ...born 06/21/88 2009: Played in one game...

2008 at Pima CC: Played in four games... Rushed 14 times for nine yards and one touchdown averaging 2.3 yards per carry... Posted three receptions for 21 yards averaging .8 yards per game...Awarded Most Improved Player... All-star in Team USA vs. Cal JUCO game... HIGH SCHOOL (St. Petersburg HS): Named team MVP for football and track and ﬁeld...Received Coach’s Award...

BLAKE SMITH

Tight End 6-3 • 245 • Junior Green Belt, Md. (Akron) Major: Architectural Engineering Personal: son of Edward and Sharon Smith ...born 04/12/88 2009: Transfered from Akron...Started 1-of-6 games played...Recorded two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) and one quarterback hurry...Moved to offensive line during the spring...

2009: Played in 11 games...Registered 15 tackles ( 9 solo, 6 assists)...Managed one sack for minus seven yards and one interception for a 43-yard return...Tallied one forced fumble and one pass defended...Totaled 43 all-purpose yards for 3.9 per game average...Recorded first career interception against Florida A&M (Atlanta Classic - 09/26/09)... 2008: Redshirted... 2007: Transferred from Bridgton Academy... Started 2-of-10 games played... Registered 20 tackles (14 solo, 6 assists)... Managed one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one tackle for loss (-2 yards)... Made first career tackle against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/01/07)... 2006 at Bridgton Academy (Prep): Originally Signed with UMASS out of high school but elected to go to Bridgton Academy (Maine)... Collected 41 tackles (24 solo, 17 assists)... Registered 1.5 sacks and one interception... Managed one forced fumble, one fumble recovery with two pass break-ups... HIGH SCHOOL (South Dade HS): Recorded 97 career tackles along with five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown ... As a kick returner, had a 21.1 yard average ... Senior season was named third team All-Dade County... Selected to play in the Dade County All-Star Game making 12 tackles at safety...

2008 at Akron: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL (Roosevelt HS): Named honorable mention All-State and All-PG County as a senior...Led team to an 8-2 record...Recorded 128 tackles with 22 sacks in 2005...Named honorable mention All-Metro and played in the PG County All-Star game ...Posted 15 tackles, including nine sacks, in one game...

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JUNIORS DANTE’ THOMAS

Running Back 5-10 • 200 • R-Junior Dallas, Texas (W.T. White HS) Major: Business Marketing Personal: son of Leslie Thomas ...born 10/27/87

2009: Started 1-of-10 games played...Rushed 83 times for 349 yards averaging 4.2 yards per rush...Managed one touchdown and a longest run of 31 yards...Posted seven receptions for 14 yards...Registered 363 all purpose yards for 36.3 yards per game...Accounted for 34.9 yards of offense per game... 2008: Started 1-of-12 games played...Posted 102 carries for 348 yards (3.4 yards per carry)...Rushed for three touchdowns...Recorded ﬁrst career rushing touchdown at UT Martin (10/04/08)...Scored three touchdowns (18 points)... Second leading rusher on team...Caught seven receptions for 23 yards (3.3 yards per catch)...Posted longest run of the season against Jackson State (23 yards)...Managed 371 allpurpose yards (30.9 yards per game)...Averaged 29 yards per game... HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year, rushed for 951 yards and 14 touchdowns on 138 carries..Caught six receptions for 56 yards...Named All-District running back...

JOSEPH WYLIE

Defensive Back 6-3 • 215 • Junior Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (University of Miami) Major: Psychology Personal: son of Angela Phillips ...born 11/09/89

2009: Played in eight games...Totaled 14 tackles (8 solo, 6 assists)...Registered 1.5 tackles for a loss for minus 11 yards including one sack for minus seven yards...Posted two pass break-ups and two passes defended...Recorded first career tackle against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/05/09) and first career sack against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/12/09)... 2008 at University of Miami: Played in one game recording one tackle... HIGH SCHOOL (Boyd Anderson HS): As a senior helped his team to a 9-1 record... Made more than 100 tackles and one interception... As a junior, played free safety (40 tackles and five interceptions), quarterback and receiver in 2006... Played basketball and participated in the long jump on the track team... Ranked as the No. 27 safety and the No. 51 player in Florida by Rivals.com... Rated as the No. 52 safety and the No. 74 player in Florida by Scout. com. Ranked as the No. 56 safety by ESPN... Named to All-Broward team by Miami Herald...Named to All-State, Conference and All-America teams...Named to Super 11...Selected first team defense and Player of the Year...

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SOPHOMORES JUSTIN BATHER

RONALD BRIGHT

Defensive Back 6-0 • 170 • R-Sophomore LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Garﬁeld Bather ...born 10/05/89

Tight End 6-2 • 230 • Sophomore Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Ronald Bright and nephew of Tammy Lee ...born 02/05/91

2009: Started 5-of-8 games played...Totaled 17 tackles (16 solo, 1 assist)...Registered 2.5 tackles for a loss for minus 4 yards...Tallied one interception, four pass break-ups and five passes defended...Recorded first career tackle against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/5/09)...Recorded first career interception against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/12/09)...

2009: Started 1-of-8 games played...Saw action at fullback...Tallied two receptions for 10 yards averaging ﬁve yards per catch...Registered one kick return for seven yards...Totaled 17 all-purpose yards for 2.1 yards per game...Scored two touchdowns for 12 points...Recorded ﬁrst career reception and touchdown at Austin Peay State (11/14/09)...Moved to tight end in the spring...

2008: Redshirted...

HIGH SCHOOL: Against Ft. Myers collected three carries for 34 yards...

HIGH SCHOOL: Finished with 13 career interceptions...Two time All-State, All-Region, and All-Area...Posted an interception in the East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Game...

SHERMAN CARTER

Offensive Line 6-3 • 305 • R-Sophomore LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS) Major: Mass Criminal Justice Personal: son of Lydia Carter ... born 09/13/88

RYAN BERRY

Running Back 5-4 • 175 • R-Sophomore Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS) Major: Communications Personal: son of Dennis and Felecia Berry ...born 02/15/90

2009: Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... Played in three games...Registered three kick returns for 55 yards returning one 30 yards for the longest return of the season...Totaled two punt returns for minus two yards...Tallied 53 all-purpose yards for a 17.7 per game average...Averaged 18.3 kick return yards per game and minus one yard in punt return per game...Recorded ﬁrst punt return at Austin Peay State (11/14/09)...Recorded ﬁrst kick return at Eastern Illinois (11/19/09)...

2009: Started 5-of-9 games played... 2008: Redshirted... 2007: Played in two games... HIGH SCHOOL: Named ﬁrst team All-Region and AllState...Team Captain...

2008: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL: All-State honorable mention...Iron Man Award...

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SOPHOMORES JOHNTAE GLEAVES

TRAVIS JAMES - continued

kick return yardage...Registered 15 kick returns for 324 yards averaging 21.6 yards per kick return posting a longest return of 41 yards...Totaled 578 all-purpose yards averaging 52.3 per game...Scored one touchdown...Recorded first career score against UT Martin (11/07/09)...Recorded first career reception against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/05/09) and first career carry against Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic - 09/12/09) and first career kick return at Southern (09/10/09)...

2009: Started 2-of-9 games played...Tallied one reception for three yards averaging three yards per catch and 0.3 all-purpose yards per game...Recorded ﬁrst career reception against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/05/09)...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-State honorable mention and AllCounty...Senior year named to Florida Super 11...

Fullback 6-0 • 260 • R-Sophomore Gallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS) Major: Business Administration Personal: son of Elaine Dunn ...born 07/21/89

2008: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL: Named three time all-state, two time all-Region, three time All-County...Selected region defensive lineman MVP...

HUNTER HOWARD

Long Snapper / Tight End 6-4 • 215 • Sophomore Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin HS) Major: Agricultural Science Personal: son of Angie Rice ...born 01/05/91

2009: Selected to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll... Played in 10 games... HIGH SCHOOL: Named to Academic All-Region...Led team to the 2008 Football State Championship ﬁnishing as the runner-up...

TRAVIS JAMES

Wide Receiver 5-10 • 170 • Sophomore Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd Anderson HS) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: son of Sharon James... born 10/03/87

PLAYER TO WATCH

2009: Started 5-of-11 games played...Second on the team in receptions posting 21 catches for 228 yards averaging 10.9 yards per catch...Managed nine carries for 26 yards averaging 2.9 yards per game...Led team in

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JOHN LOPEZ

Kicker 5-7 • 214 • R-Sophomore Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS) Major: Civil Engineering Personal: son of Margarita Cardona ...born 01/26/90

Offensive Line 6-2 • 280 • Sophomore Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: son of Cynthia Motley and Darryl Newsom ...born 09/31/91

2009: Redshirted... Played in eight games... Connected 1-of-3 2009: Redshirted... field goals and 4-of-9 PATs for a total of seven points...Recorded first career field goal at Southern (09/19/09)... Managed 12 HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 75 and ranked 82 on ESPN kick-offs for 618 total yards averaging 51.5 per game... College Football recruiting… Recorded two tackles junior season… Named to the 2008 Reebok Tennessee Football 2008: Redshirted... Phenoms third team… Graded out 4.9 out of 6.1 on Rivals. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped team to a 2005 state championship... com…Two time All-Metro, All-Region, and All-State... Managed 62 knockdowns senior year... Two time All-Region selection…

TYLER LUSK

Defensive Line 6-2 • 240 • Sophomore Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Riverdale HS) Major: Psychology Personal: son of Elizabeth and Clarence Wood ...born 03/08/89 2009: Redshirted...

JUSTIN RIDGEWAY

Offensive Line 6-5 • 275 • R-Sophomore Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Minor HS) Major: Electrical Engineering Personal: son of Brenda and O’Neil Ridgeway ...born 07/01/89

PLAYER TO WATCH

HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive end and tight end...Helped 2009: Missed entire season as a result of an injury that team to an 11-2 record in 5A Region 4 play…Started at tight occured during the preseason... end and defensive end...Received All-Academic Award in track and ﬁeld... 2008: Played in 10 games...

MICHAEL MURPHY

Defensive Line 6-4 • 318 • Sophomore Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Jim and Roxie Murphy ...born 04/04/91

2007: Played in four games as a tight end...Served in a reserve role on the offensive line that led the OVC in rushing... HIGH SCHOOL: Senior year (2006), named Best Offensive Lineman of the Year...Selected to Birmingham News Best of the Rest 2006....

2009: Played in one game... HIGH SCHOOL: Four year starter on varsity...Two time AllRegion...Selected to Preseason All-State senior year...Collected more than 100 tackles and ﬁve sacks...2008 defensive lineman 62 MVP in Region-5-3A...

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SOPHOMORES LAMAR WALLACE

Defensive Line 6-3 • 255 • R-Sophomore Baton Rouge, La. (Capitol CPA for Boys HS) Major: Physical Education Personal: son of Herbert and Jackie Wallace ...born 04/28/89

2009: Played in 10 games...Totaled 20 tackles (10 solo, 10 assists)...Posted 2.5 tackles for a loss for minus nine yards...Registered one sack for minus six yards and two quarterback hurries...Recorded first career tackle at Southern (9/19/09) and first career sack against Southeast Missouri State (10/03/09)... 2008: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL: Named two time All-District...Senior season finished with 110 tackles and 15.5 sacks...

TRABIS WARD Running Back 5-10 • 200 • Sophomore Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Brian Smith ...born 08/18/90

PLAYER TO WATCH 2009: Started 1-of-8 games played...Carried the ball 62 times for 182 yards averaging 2.9 yards per carry...Notched a longest carry of 13 yards...Tallied two receptions for 16 yards averaging eight yards per catch...Totaled 198 all-purpose yards averaging 24.8 per game...Averaged 25.1 yards of total offense per game from 201 yards on the season... Registered two solo tackles...Completed one pass for 19 yards ending with a pass efficiency of 259.6...Recorded first career carry at Southern (09/19/09)...Recorded first career pass completion and first career tackle at Tennessee Tech (10/31/09)...Recorded first career reception at Austin Peay State (11/14/09)... HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 79 on ESPNU College Recruiting... Given Honorable Mention FSWA 5A RB....One of the top RB prospects in South Florida...Ran for over 1,000 yards as a junior (232 att. 1,703 yards 21 TDs...Senior season (204 att. 1288 yards 6.31 yards per carry 128.8 yards per game)...Scored a total of 66 points (11 TDs)...Caught seven receptions for 98 yards averaging 14 yards per catch and 9.8 yards per game scored one TD reception...Named to first team All-State, All-Region and All-America...Finished high school career with more than 5, 600 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns...

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SOPHOMORES RAYSHAWN WEATHERSPOON

Defensive Back 6-2 • 176 • R-Sophomore South Pittsburg, Tenn. (South Pittsburg HS) Major: Business Administration Personal: son of Phyllis Pendergrass ...born 11/03/88 2009: Did not play...

ANTHONY WOODS

Offensive Line 6-4 • 325 • Sophomore Detroit, Mich. (Michigan State) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Anthony and Theresa Woods ...born 12/25/89

2009: Transferred from Michigan State...Played in eight games...

2008: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL: Named two time All-State and two time All-Region...Three year starter...Helped team to a 2007 state championship...

JONATHAN WILCOX

Offensive Line 6-3 • 320 • R-Sophomore Smyrna, Tenn. (Smyrna HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Lucille and Billy Wilcox ...born 11/14/88 2009: Redshirted...

2008 at Michigan State: Redshirted... HIGH SCHOOL (Melvindale HS): Ranked among the nation’s top offensive tackles by Rivals.com (No. 65)...Rated among the country’s top offensive guards by Scouts, Inc. (No. 69)... Llisted among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 120)...Named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team...Ranked among the state’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 18), The Detroit News (No. 25), Scouts, Inc. (No. 26), Scout.com (No. 26) and Detroit Free Press (No. 32)...Utilized as a two-way player as a senior, starting at offensive guard and defensive tackle ...Anchored an offensive line that allowed only one sack during the 2007 season and helped average better than 300 yards total offense per game...Recorded 68 tackles as a senior, including three sacks...Three-year starter and two-time captain...Also lettered in basketball and track . . .

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to Class 5A TSWA All-State Football Team..

DEVIN WILSON

Wide Receiver 6-3 • 195 • Sophomore Nashville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Tina Holder, Mack Wilson and Ronnie Perkins ...born 10/13/90 2009: Started 1-of-11 games played...Registered one reception for five yards averaging five yards per catch and .5 yards per game...Recorded first career reception against Alabama A&M (John Merritt Classic - 09/05/09)... Totaled four solo tackles recording first career tackle at Southern (09/19/09)... HIGH SCHOOL: All-Region junior and senior year... 64 Named All-Region in track and field...

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FRESHMEN STEPHEN BROOKS, JR.

Linebacker 6-0 • 240 • Freshman Jackson, Tenn. (Liberty Tech HS) Major: Aeronautical & Industrial Tech. Personal: son of Stephen and Nanette Brooks ...born 02/11/92 HIGH SCHOOL: Named to All-District 2A-14 Football Team…Finished with 135 tackles... Help lead team to District and Regional championship titles... Named to ﬁrst team All-West Tennessee...

BRANDON BROWN

Wide Receiver 6-0 • 180 • Freshman Nashville, Tenn. (Hillwood HS) Major: Health Science Personal: son of Kenya Brown ...born 10/31/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated 4/5 stars on Rivals.com...Career stats include 46 receptions for 987 yards and nine TDs with 117 tackles, two fumble recoveries and 10 INTs... Named two time All-City...2008 selected to All-Region and was named 2009 team offensive MVP...

JEREMY COFFEY

Running Back 6-0 • 210 • Freshman Memphis, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: son of Otis and Frederica Coffey ...born 12/21/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to 6A TSWA All-State, All-Region, All-District and second team All-Mid State squads…2009 All-District Player of the Year…Holds school rushing records in a game (229), season (1, 596), longest (98)... Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star…Final two years posted 330 carries for 2, 243 yards (6.8 yards per carry), 180 points (10.8 per game) 16 tackles (10 solo, 6 asst.), one interception , nine receptions for 78 yards for an 8.8 average…

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CHRIS DELONEY

Wide Receiver 6-1 • 170 • Freshman Chattanooga, Tenn. (Howard HS) Major: Engineering Personal: son of Pauletta Byrd ...born 10/03/87

HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded more than 350 receiving yards his senior year and was the team’s emergency quarterback... Finished with 32 career receptions for 545 yards receiving and 14 touchdowns...Named Most Improved Receiver by berecruited.com and Best of the Preps MVP...Selected ﬁrst team All-City twice...Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Greater Chattanooga/Southeast Tennessee Chapter Candidate...

KADEEM EDWARDS

Offensive Line 6-3 • 290 • R-Freshman Sanford, Fla. (Seminole HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Rosemary Hampton and Joseph Samuel ...born 01/24/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Third team 6A All-State...Help lead team to 2008 Football State Championship title coming back from a 21point deﬁcit...

MICHAEL GERMAN Quarterback 6-2 • 215 • Freshman Pompano Beach, Fla. (Blanche Ely HS) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: son of Robin Bauer and Kenny German ...born 10/22/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 40 on ESPN College Football recruiting… Broward County Player of the Year…Second team 5A all-state…Co-MVP Broward-Dade All-star game…After being named Broward County Player of the Year, he took home the game MVP following an impressive performance, going 6 for 9 for 155 yards and two touchdowns, helped lead Broward County to a 29-20 win over Miami-Dade in the 14th Annual Nike Dade/Broward All-Star Game…Miami Herald’s First Team All County…Broward Player of the Year…Sun Sentinel’s First 65 Team All County…Miami Herald’s Athlete of the Week…

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TONEY GURLEY, JR.

Offensive Player of the Week…WNNN Radio’s Player of the Week…Second Team All State…Fritz Pollard Alliance - Salute to Excellence Honoree…Graded out 5.5/6.1 on Rivals.com…Totaled 94 carries for 86 yards for a .91 average rushing for ﬁve touchdowns...Scored 34 points including ﬁve touchdowns two extra-points, one twopoint conversion...Completed 183-of-359 passes for 2, 574 yards and 16 interceptions throwing 27 touchdown passes...Career numbers include 3, 100 yards passing and 32 touchdowns...

STEPHEN GODBOLT III

Defensive Back 6-1 • 180 • Freshman Cross City, Fla. (Cross City HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Monique Nelson and Stephen Godbolt, Jr. ...born 04/02/92

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter amassing career numbers including 150 carries for 1,620 yards averaging 10.8 yards per carry…Scored 25 career touchdowns...Hauled in 27 receptions for 491 yards averaging 18.2 yards per catch... Collected 140 career tackles (110 solo, 30 assists), seven interceptions, two forced fumbles , one fumble recovery and one sack...Passed for 4-of-9 for 52 yards and a .444 completion percentage...Collected 732 all purpose yards... Named Associated Press and FSWA First Team Defense 1A All-State...Selected to 2A All-State Honorable Mention and Gainesville Sun 1B-2A First Team Defense...

JAMIN GODFREY

Kicker / Punter 5-11 • 175 • Freshman Englewood, Tenn. (McMinn Central HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Robert and Donna Godfrey ...born 11/16/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Named Best of the Preps Punter of the Year…Two time All-Area selection and Mr. Kicker runnerup in 2008…Posted 40 punts for 1, 525 yards, averaging 38.1 yards per punt, notching seven inside the 20… Connected 5-of-7 ﬁeld goals with one 50-yarder...Posted 52 kick-offs with 30 touchbacks…Collected 10 tackles (8 solo, 2 asst) averaging one per game…Registered .5 sack and one rush for ﬁve yards…

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Defensive Back 6-1 • 180 • R-Freshman Gurley, Ala. (Madison County HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Norris and Toney Gurley, Sr. ...born 05/05/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Football, All-State Honorable Mention, AllRegion, All-Area MVP...Help lead team to a 2007 basketball state championship...

JARRON GUTHRIE

Linebacker 6-1 • 210 • R-Freshman Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Petrina Guthrie and Robbin Perry, Sr. ...born 06/13/91 2009: Played in two games...

HIGH SCHOOL: First team All-City...2008 Defensive MVP... Hume Award ﬁnalist...

JIMMIE KITCHEN

Linebacker 6-1 • 260 • Freshman Lithonia, Ga. (Lithonia HS) Major: Undecided Personal:son of Jimmie Kitchen ...born 05/19/92

HIGH SCHOOL: Selected All-Dekalb County three times and All-Region as a junior with 12.5 sacks that year… Listed as one of team’s top players at the center position by Georgia High School Daily… Senior season recorded 11 tackles (7 solo, 4 assists) for 5.5 tackles per game…Named Dekalb Player of the Year...

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FRESHMEN ADAM LEE

JOSEPH McLEAN

Linebacker / Long Snapper 5-10 • 215 • Freshman Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane HS) Major: Human Performance and Sports Science Personal: son of Edwin and Crystal Lee ...born 03/19/99

Linebacker 6-0 • 228 • R-Freshman Erwin, N.C. (Seoul American HS) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Teresa and Joseph McLean, Sr. ...born 01/20/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Played both tight end and defensive end… HIGH SCHOOL: Played football over seas at U.S. Named All-District and All-Region… Help lead team to a Regional Army Military Base…Received KAIAC ScholarChampionship… Athlete Award...Scored three touchdowns...

ISHMAEL LEWIS

ANTHONY MORRIS

Offensive Line 6-0 • 260 • Freshman Nashville, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Michael Lewis ...born 10/30/91

Defensive Line 6-7 • 290 • Freshman Memphis, Tenn. (Germantown HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Madonna and Donald Morris ...born 03/25/92

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped team gain more than 4, 000 yards of total HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 60 tackles (2.6 per game) offense (1, 822 passing, 2, 565 rushing) and 40 touchdowns… Posted and two sacks (-15) for last two seasons… 38 tackles (15 solo, 23 assists) with one sack and one caused fumble in ROBERT MYERS his last two seasons…Graded out 4.9/6.1 on Rivals.com…Selected to the Super Prep Mid/East Conference All-Region D-II AA Football Team… Offensive Line Graded out at 40 on ESPN College Football Recruiting…Ranked 29th 6-6 • 310 • Freshman and received a rating of 5.0 for Defensive Lineman on Jim Stefani’s LaVergne, Tenn. Underclassmen Recruiting (wordpress.com)…Named to TSWA All-State, (LaVergne HS) All-Region and All-Midstate…Received one star on Scout.com… Major:Biology Personal: son of Millicent and DEARIL (D.J.) McCELLION Robert Myers ...born 12/26/91 Defensive Line 6-0 • 300 • Freshman Delray Beach, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 37 tackles (33 solo, 4 (Atlantic HS) assists) averaging 2.6 per game and two sacks for Major: Undecided minus 15 yards the last two seasons… Personal: son of Pansy Caldwell TIM PRUITT ...born 04/21/91 Defensive Line 6-2 • 230 • R-Freshman HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 75 receiving 3/5 stars on ESPN.go.com… Huntsville, Ala. Received 3/5 stars averaging 3.86 stars and a rating of 5.6/6.1 with a (Arkansas State) 74-of-80 ranking on Rivals.com…Recorded 59 stops, seven sacks, three Major: Criminal Justice forced fumbles, one touchdown and 19 tackles for a loss…Named All-Area Personal: son of Pat Cawthorn Honorable Mention, All-Area Preseason, Palm Beach Post First Team ...born 11/20/90 All-Area, Sun Sentinel CLASS 6A-5A-4A Honorable Mention, Orlando Sentinel’s Final 2010 State Position Rankings: Defensive Linemen 15-outof-25, Palm Beach County All-Conference First Team Defense, Outback 2009 at Arkansas State: Played in one game... 67 Bowl All-Star National Team and FACA All-District First Team Defense…

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WESLEY SAMUELS

HIGH SCHOOL (Madison County HS): Named Honorable Mention Class 5A All-State and Region Defensive MVP... Recorded 156 tackles, 22 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one touchdown his ﬁnal two seasons...

JEREMY PRYOR

Wide Receiver 6-3 • 175 • R-Freshman Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) Major: Speech Communications Personal: son of Sheila Washington ...born 05/31/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Selected to Alabama North-South High School All-Star Game…Posted 40 receptions for 600 yards and four touchdowns…Graded out at 40 on ESPN College Football Recruiting…Named to Best of the Rest...

Je - MARC SEARS

2009: Appeared in two games... HIGH SCHOOL: Named to AutoZone Liberty Bowl HS AllStar game...Received Region 8 5A honors...Scored seven touchdowns senior season...

WILSON ROBINSON Linebacker 6-2 • 220 • Freshman Birmingham, Ala. (Spain Park HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Sherice Jackson ...born 08/30/92

HIGH SCHOOL: Named Shelby County Reporter Honorable Mention All-County... Final two years managed 153 tackles and seven interceptions….

BRANDON RODGERS

Offensive Line 6-4 • 315 • Freshman Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Cindy and Jeff Rodgers ...born 06/10/92

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Wide Reciever 6-4 • 210 • Freshman Birmingham, Ala. (Minor HS) Major: Physical Therapy Personal: son of Lisa Cox and Willie Samuels ...born 10/17/91

Tight End 6-3 • 230 • Freshman New Smyrna, Fla. (New Smyrna HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Jenna Spellars ...born 09/25/91

HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out at 40 on ESPN College Football recruiting… Tallied two receptions for 31 yards and 14 tackles (9 solo, 5 assists), three forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks…

DEREK SIBLEY

Offensive Lineman 6-6 • 305 • Freshman Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stone Mountain HS) Major: Electrical Engineering Personal: son of Yevettia Hollingsworth and Derk Sibley ...born 06/28/92 HIGH SCHOOL: Helped team to a 6-4 record…

HIGH SCHOOL: Graded out 5.4 / 6.1 receiving 2-of-5 stars on Rivals.com…Named Associated Press All-State honorable mention for class 1A/1B…Received postion rating of one star from Scout.com…Graded out at 40 on ESPN College Football recruiting…

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FRESHMEN ANDREW TAYLOR

Defensive Back 5-10 • 185 • R-Freshman Dallas, Texas (Colorado State University) Major: Criminal Justice Personal: son of Shun Taylor ...born 06/10/91

KARL WATSON

Wide Receiver 6-4 • 190 • Freshman Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS) Major: Undecided Personal: grandson of Willena McMillion ...born 09/05/90

2009 at Colorado State: Redshirted...

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to District 11AAAA First Team Offense…In eight games senior season caught 24 HIGH SCHOOL (Lincoln HS): Senior year was a key starter receptions for 379 yards averaging 15.8 yards per catch on the state’s No. 1 defense, which allowed just 13 points and 47.4 yards per game… during the entire regular season...Named to All-District 12-4A , All-City and All-Metro teams...Recorded 29 tackles, two forced JOHN WILLIAMS III fumbles, 10 pass break-ups, and tied a school record with eight interceptions... Fullback

DAVID VAN DYKE

Defensive Back 6-0 • 185 • R-Freshman Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Tedi Whiston ...born 03/06/91

5-11 • 230 • R-Freshman Chattanooga, Tenn. (Central HS) Major: Psychology Personal: son of Cylethia PaceWiiliams and John Williams, Jr. ...born 06/24/90

HIGH SCHOOL: Junior season played tight end and defensive end…Posted 13 receptions for 248 yards averaging 19.1 yards per catch and 27.6 yards per game... Managed eight tackles (6 solo, 2 assists) averaging .9 HIGH SCHOOL: Named to All-State team...Selected Defensive tackles per game...Registered one touchdown, one fumble Player of the Year...Led team in interceptions with ﬁve and 150 recovery and three sacks... tackles...

HAROLD WATSON

Defensive Back 6-0 • 190 • Freshman Stanton, Tenn. (Haywood County HS) Major: Mechanical Engineering Personal: son of Simone Hodges ...born 02/23/92

BRYCE WILSON

Defensive Back 5-11 • 190 • Freshman St. Petersburg, Fla. (Cantebury HS) Major: Undecided Personal: son of Carmen Watson ...born 01/14/92

HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 60 total points on 10 touchdowns HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the All-District 13AA Academic averaging six points per game… Posted two kick returns Team…Received Army Scholar Athlete and Tuskegee Airman for 84 yards averaging (42 ypg)…Managed 131 punt return yards (65.5 ypg) from two attempts with…Tallied three Award...Named Region-7AAA and Team MVP... interceptions for 173 total yards… Managed 44 tackles (21 solo, 23 assists) for 4.4 per game and one sack…Finished with 12 receptions for 314 yards for 26.17 yards per catch and 31.4 yards per game, scoring ﬁve touchdowns receiving… Posted one carry for ﬁve yards…

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE THE MUSIC CITY

THE MUSIC CITY

Wiith a metropolitan population of nearly one million, Nashville is the largest city in the Ohio Valley Conference. Despite its size, Nashville is a pleasant mix of big city entertainment and “down home” friendliness. Tennessee State University is one of three historically black colleges and universities in Nashville. Tennessee State University is in the middle of the action. The main campus is located just five minutes west of downtown Nashville, while the Avon Williams campus is located in the heart of downtown. Nashville is a cornerstone of the mid-south economy, and Tennessee State University graduates are prominent in the Nashville community and business scene. Resting halfway between the northern and southern boundaries of the United States, Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and the entertainment, cultural and commercial center of the mid-south. Nashville’s location puts it near the nation’s Southern population center. Major cities such as Atlanta, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Memphis and Birmingham can all be reached by car within 3-5 hours. Nashville’s 17,000-seat Bridgestone Arena, the home of the NHL Nashville Predators, hosted firstand second-round action of the 2000 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and the 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Championships. The 2008 AFC Central Champion Tennessee Titans brought the National Football League to Nashville. The team currently shares its 67,000-seat home, LP Field, with the Tennessee State Football Tigers. The stadium is just across the Cumberland River from downtown Nashville. The Predators hit the ice in 1998. The team led the NHL in attendance for markets under two million its first year, drawing an average of 16,202 fans per game. Professional baseball can also be found in Nashville with the Nashville Sounds. The Sounds play in the Pacific Coast League as the AAA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Known as “Music City, USA,” Nashville is a city whose music tastes range from country to rock to gospel. Nashville has several major concert venues along with some world-renowned music clubs. Most headline concert tours make a stop in Music City. When it comes to having a good time, there is no better place than Nashville. The city offers a multitude of sporting events, a full range of recreational opportunities, the largest movie theater east of the Mississippi River, restaurants, parks and places to shop.

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2010 OPPONENTS AlABAMA A&M John Merritt Classic

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JACKson sTATE southern heritage Classic

september 11, 2010 Memphis, Tenn. - 6:00 p.m. liBERTY BoWl

AusTin PEAY sTATE * Bikers game

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FloRiDA A&M Bank of America Atlanta Classic

september 25, 2010 Atlanta, ga. - 2:30 p.m. gEoRgiA DoME

noRTh CARolinA A&T Circle City Classic

october 2, 2010 indianapolis, ind. - 3:00 p.m. luCAs oil sTADiuM

souThEAsT MissouRi sTATE * october 9, 2010 Cape girardeau, Mo. - 6:00 p.m. houCK sTADiuM

JACKsonVillE sTATE * october 16, 2010 Jacksonville, Ala. - 3:00 p.m. PAul snoW sTADiuM

TEnnEssEE TECh * Kids Day

october 23, 2010 nashville, Tenn. - 6:00 p.m. lP FiElD

EAsTERn illinois* homecoming / senior Day

november 6, 2010 nashville, Tenn. - 5:00 p.m. lP FiElD

uT MARTin* november 13, 2010 Martin, Tenn. - 6:00 p.m. hARDY M. gRAhAM sTADiuM

MuRRAY sTATE* november 20, 2010 Murray, Ky. - 1:00 p.m. sTEWART sTADiuM

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ALABAMA A&M General Information Full Name: ..................Alabama A&M University Location: .................................... Huntsville, Ala. Founded: ...................................................... 1875 Enrollment:.................................................. 6,000 Athletics Director: ..................... Betty K. Austin President: .......................Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. Nickname: .............................................Bulldogs School Colors: ......................Maroon and White Stadium: ..........................................Louis Crews Capacity: ................................................... 21,000 Surface: .........................................Natural Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:...... Southwestern Athletic (SWAC) First Year of Football ................................... 1912 All-Time Record .................................376-348-31 Media Contact ............................. Brandon Willis Phone..............................................256-372-4005 Cell Phone ......................................225-573-6442 Email ....................aamusportsinfo@yahoo.com Fax ..................................................256-372-5919 Press Box Phones ................256-372-5153.5155 Athletics Website................ www.aamusports.com

JACKSON STATE GENERAL INFORMATION Full Name: ..................Jackson State University Location: .....................................Jackson, Miss. Founded: ...................................................... 1877 Enrollment:.................................................. 8,500 President: .................Leslie McLemore (Interim) Athletics Director: ............Robert L. Braddy, Sr. Nickname: ................................................. Tigers School Colors: ........................... Blue and White Stadium: ..................Mississippi Veterans Memorial Capacity: ................................................... 60,492 Surface: .........................................Natural Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:...... Southwestern Athletic (SWAC) First Year of Football ................................... 1913 All-Time Record ........... 405-246-16 (since 1946) Media Contact ......................... Wesley Peterson Phone..............................................601-979-5899 Email .................... wesley.peterson@jsums.edu Fax ..................................................601-979-2274 Press Box Phone ...........................601-503-5898 Athletics Website.........www.jsutigers.cstv.com

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John MERRiTT ClAssiC SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - LP FIELD - 6:00 P.M. Head Coach:...............................Anthony Jones Alma Mater/Year: ................ Wichita State, 1984 School Record/Years: ...................61-33 (8 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ................. 79-46 (11 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .............................. (256) 372-4014 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................5-7 SWAC record/ﬁnish: ..........4-3 (SWAC East 1st) Offense: ................................................. Pro - Set Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................38/21 Starters Returning/Lost ...............................18/6 Series Record ................................... TSU, 18-10 Last Meeting......................... AAMU, 24-7 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 at Tennessee State 9/11 Central State 9/18 at Texas Southern 9/25 Southern 10/2 Grambling State 10/9 at Jackson State 10/16 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10/30 vs. Alabama State 11/6 Alcorn State 11/13 at Mississippi Valley State 11/20 Prairie View A&M

ANTHONY JONES 9th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/5 at Tennessee State .......W 24-7 9/12 Hampton ......................W 31-24 9/19 Jacksonville State .......L 13-45 9/26 Arkansas-Pine Bluff .....W 28-7 10/3 vs. Tuskegee .................W 35-15 10/10 at Grambling ................L 20-41 10/17 at Alcorn State .............L 16-34 10/31 vs. Alabama State .........W 21-7 11/7 at Prairie View A&M .....L 27-33 11/14 Jackson State ...............W 13-5 11/21 Mississippi Valley State....W 17-12

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 MEMPHIS, TENN. - LIBERTY BOWL - 6:00 P.M. Head Coach:.................................. Rick Comegy Alma Mater/Year: .............. Millersville University, 1976 School Record/Years: ...................24-21 (4 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ..............................132-72 Ofﬁce Phone: .............................. (601) 979-2295 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................3-7 SWAC record/ﬁnish: ......... 3-4 (SWAC East 3rd) Offense: .................................................. Multiple Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................72/20 Starters Returning/Lost .............................12/10 Series Record ................................ TSU, 24-18-2 Last Meeting............................. TSU, 14-7 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 Delta State 9/11 vs. Tennessee State 9/18 at Grambling State 9/25 Mississippi Valley State 10/9 Alabama A&M 10/16 Southern 10/23 at Texas Southern 10/30 Prairie View A&M 11/6 at Alabama State 11/13 at Arkansas Pine Bluff 11/20 Alcorn State

RICK COMEGY 5th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/5 at Mississippi State .......L 45-7 9/12 vs. Tennessee State ......L 14-7 9/19 Grambling State ...........L 27-17 10/3 vs. Southern ................W 22-14 10/9 Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...LOT 20-13 10/17 Texas Southern ............L 19-17 10/24 at Mississippi Valley State ....W 25-16 11/7 Alabama State ...............W 19-7 11/14 at Alabama A&M ............L 13-5 11/21 vs. Alcorn State .............L 14-7

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

BiKERs gAME SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - LP FIELD - 6:00 P.M. Head Coach:............................ Rick Christophel Alma Mater/Year: .................. Austin Peay, 1975 School Record/Years: ...................13-20 (3 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ...................13-20 (3 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .............................. (931) 221-7905 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................4-7 OVC record/ﬁnish: .................................3-5 (6th) Offense: .............................................Pro Spread Defense: ...................................................... 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................39/27 Starters Returning/Lost .............................15/10 Series Record ....................................... TSU, 8-4 Last Meeting........................ APSU, 24-21 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/2 Cumberland 9/11 at Middle Tennessee State 9/18 at Tennessee State 9/25 at Wisconsin 10/9 Tennessee Tech 10/16 Southeast Missouri State 10/23 at Jacksonville State 10/30 at Eastern Illinois 11/6 Tennessee Martin 11/13 Murray State 11/20 at Eastern Kentucky

RICK CHRISTOPHEL 4th Year 2009 RESULTS 9/5 Newberry .....................W 34-23 9/10 at Youngstown State .......L 38-21 9/19 at Illinois State ...............L 38-7 9/26 Eastern Illinois ............W 30-20 10/3 at Tennessee Tech .......L 31-23 10/10 at Southeast Missouri State .....W 24-14 10/24 Eastern Kentucky .......W 24-20 10/31 Jacksonville State .......L 28-10 11/7 Murray State .................L 27-17 11/14 Tennessee State .........W 24-21 11/21 at Tennessee Martin.......L 48-38

AUSTIN PEAY STATE General Information Full Name: ........... Austin Peay State University Location: .................................Clarksville, Tenn. Founded: ...................................................... 1927 Enrollment:............................................... 10, 188 Athletics Director: .............................Dave Loos President: ........................................Timothy Hall Nickname: ..........................................Governors School Colors: ............................ Red and White Stadium: ..............................Governors Stadium Capacity: ................................................... 10,000 Surface: ..............................Polytan Mega Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:.............................Ohio Valley(OVC) First Year of Football ................................... 1930 All-Time Record .................................269-458-16 Media Contact ..................................Brad Kirtley Phone..............................................931-221-7561 Email ..................................... kirtleyb@apsu.edu Fax ..................................................931-221-7562 Press Box Phone ...........................931-221-7191 Athletics Website..................www.letsgopeay.com

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ATlAnTA ClAssiC SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 ATLANTA, GA. - GEORGIA DOME - 2:30 P.M. Head Coach:......................Joseph “Joe” Taylor Alma Mater/Year: ......................Western Illinois, 1972 School Record/Years: .....................17-6 (2 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ............214-84-4 (27 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .............................. (850) 599-3723 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................8-3 MEAC record/ﬁnish: ................................... 6-2 () Offense: .................................................. Multiple Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................63/28 Starters Returning/Lost .............................13/14 Series Record ............................. FAMU, 25-24-1 Last Meeting........................ FAMU, 31-12 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/2 at Miami 9/11 at Delaware State 9/18 at Howard 9/25 vs. Tennessee State 10/2 South Carolina State 10/16 Savannah State 10/23 at Norfolk State 10/30 Morgan State 11/6 at North Carolina A&T 11/13 Hampton 11/20 vs. Bethune-Cookman

JOE TAYLOR 5th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/5 Delaware State ............W 21-12 9/10 at Winston-Salem State..W 34-10 9/17 Howard ........................W 48-10 9/26 vs. Tennessee State ...W 31-12 10/10 at #11 Miami .................L 48-16 10/17 at South Carolina State ...L 35-20 10/24 Norfolk State ...............W 34-20 10/31 at Morgan State......WOT 31-28 11/7 North Carolina.............W 31-27 11/14 at Hampton .....................L 25-0 11/21 vs. Bethune-Cookman ..W 42-6

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FLORIDA A&M General Information Full Name: .....................Florida A&M University Location: ..................................Tallahassee, Fla. Founded: ...................................................... 1887 Enrollment:............................................... 12, 227 Athletics Director: ........Michael Smith (Interim) President: ....................... Dr. James H. Ammons Nickname: ...............................................Rattlers School Colors: ......................Orange and Green Stadium: ....................................Bragg Memorial Capacity: ................................................... 25,500 Surface: .........................................Natural Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:........ Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1899 All-Time Record: .......... 549-274-23 (since 1906) Media Contact ..........................Ronnie Johnson Phone..............................................850-599-3736 Email ........................ronnie.johnson@famu.edu Fax ..................................................850-599-3206 Press Box Phones ................850-599-3631.3632 Athletics Website........ www.famurattlersports.com 73 2010 OPPONENTS

NORTH CAROLINA A&T General Information Full Name: ...........North Carolina A&T State University Location: .................................Greensboro, N.C. Founded: ...................................................... 1891 Enrollment:................................................ 10,660 Athletics Director: .....................Wheeler Brown Chancellor: ..........................Dr. Harold L. Martin Nickname: ................................................ Aggies School Colors: .............................Blue and Gold Stadium: ......................................Aggie Stadium Capacity: ................................................... 21,500 Surface: .........................................Natural Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:......... Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1924 All-Time Record: ................................434-374-36 Media Contact ............................ Brian Holloway Phone..............................................336-334-7141 Email .................................. bmhollow@ncat.edu Fax ..................................................336-334-7272 Athletics Website......................ncataggies.com

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE GENERAL INFORMATION School...... Southeast Missouri State University Location..............................Cape Girardeau, Mo. Founded. ...................................................... 1873 Enrollment ................................................. 10,859 President: .................... Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins Athletics Director: .......................... John Shafer Nickname: .......................................... Redhawks School Colors: ............................ Red and Black Stadium: ..........................................Louis Houck Capacity: ................................................... 10,000 Surface: ................................................ Field Turf Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:.......Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1904 All-Time Record: ................................418-472-36 Media Contact ....................................Jeff Honza E-Mail .................................... jhonza@semo.edu Ofﬁce Phone ..................................573-651-2933 Cell Phone ......................................618-528-1145 Fax ..................................................573-651-2810 Press Box Phone ...........................573-651-2191 Athletics Website.......... www.gosoutheast.com 74 2010 OPPONENTS

CiRClE CiTY ClAssiC OCTOBER 2, 2010 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - LUCAS OIL STADIUM - 3:00 P.M. Head Coach:........................................ Alonzo Lee Alma Mater/Year: .................Eastern Illinois,1978 School Record/Years: ............................ 5-6 (1 yr) Overall Record/Years: ............................ 5-6 (1 yr) Ofﬁce Phone: .................................(336) 285-4260 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................5-6 MEAC record/ﬁnish: .......................................3-5 Offense: ................................................. Pro - Set Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................48/13 Starters Returning/Lost ...............................14/8 Series Record .................................. TSU, 17-6-1 Last Meeting..................... N.C. A&T, 16-3 (2005) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 Winston-Salem State 9/11 at Norfolk State 9/18 at Hampton 9/25 at North Carolina Central 10/2 vs. Tennessee State 10/16 at Delaware State 10/23 Howard 10/30 at Bethune-Cookman 11/6 Florida A&M 11/13 at Arkansas Pine Bluff 11/20 South Carolina State

ALONZO LEE 2nd Year

2009 RESULTS at Winston-Salem State ....W 19-10 9/5 9/12 Norfolk State ...............W 17-13 9/19 Hampton .......................L 24-14 9/26 Coastal Carolina ............L 28-7 10/3 North Carolina Central ..W2OT 23-17 10/10 at Morgan State................L 7-6 10/24 at Howard ....................W 30-19 10/31 Bethune-Cookman.......L 31-13 11/7 at Florida A&M .............L 31-27 11/21 at South Carolina State ......L 28-10

OCTOBER 2, 2010 CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. - LOUIS HOUCK STADIUM - 6:00 P.M. Head Coach......................................Tony Samuel Alma Mater....................................Nebraska, 1981 Record at Southeast/Years..............13-32 (4 yrs.) Career Record/Years......................47-89 (12 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .................................(573) 651-2110 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................2-9 OVC record/ﬁnish: .................................1-7 (8th) Offense: .................................................. Multiple Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................34/23 Starters Returning/Lost ...............................16/9 Series Record ..................................... TSU, 19-9 Last Meeting........................... TSU, 23-17 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/2 at Ball State 9/11 at Murray State 9/18 at Southern Illinois 9/25 Tennessee Tech 10/2 at Eastern Illinois 10/9 Tennessee State 10/16 at Austin Peay 10/23 Eastern Kentucky 10/30 Tennessee Martin 11/6 Southwest Baptist 11/20 at Jacksonville State

TONY SAMUEL 5th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/3 Quincy ...........................W 72-3 9/12 at #23 Cincinnati ............L 3-70 9/19 Eastern Illinois .............L 14-23 9/26 at Tennessee Martin .......L 22-29 10/3 at Tennessee State .........L 17-23 10/10 Austin Peay State .........L 14-24 10/24 at Tennessee Tech .............L 16-28 10/31 at Eastern Kentucky ......L 6-20 11/7 #15 Jacksonville State ......L 3-24 11/14 Murray State ................W 49-13 11/21 vs. #1 Southern Illinois ....W 24-42

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

OCTOBER 16, 2010 JACKSONVILLE, ALA. - PAUL SNOW STADIUM - 3:00 P.M. Head Coach:....................................... Jack Crowe Alma Mater/Year: .... Alabama-Birmingham, 1970 School Record/Years: ................... 79-75 (11 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ..................... 65-45 (9 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .................................(256) 782-5365 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................8-3 OVC record/ﬁnish: ................................. 6-1 (1st) Offense: .................................................. Multiple Defense: ..........................................................5-2 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................46/22 Starters Returning/Lost .............................14/12 Series Record ........................................JSU, 4-2 Last Meeting........................... JSU, 26-21 (2008) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 at Ole Miss 9/11 Chattanooga 9/18 at Georgia State 9/25 at Eastern Illinois 10/2 Murray State 10/9 at Tennessee Martin 10/16 Tennessee State 10/23 Austin Peay State 11/6 at Eastern Kentucky 11/13 Southeast Missouri State 11/20 at Tennessee Tech

JACK CROWE 12th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/5 at #15 Georgia Tech.....L 37-17 9/12 at Florida State .................L 19-9 9/19 at Alabama A&M .........W 45-13 9/26 at Nicholls State..........W 60-10 10/3 Tennessee Martin .........W 52-7 10/10 at Murray State..............W 41-7 10/24 #24 Eastern Illinois ......L 28-20 10/31 at Austin Peay State ...W 28-10 11/7 at Southeast Missouri State .......W 24-3 11/14 Tennessee Tech ..........W 55-28 11/21 Eastern Kentucky .........W 34-26

KiDs DAY OCTOBER 23, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - LP FIELD - 6:00 P.M. Head Coach:.................................. Watson Brown Alma Mater/Year: .......................Vanderbilt, 1973) School Record/Years: ..................... 13-21 (3 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ............... 106-172 (25 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .................................(931) 372-3930 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................6-5 OVC record/ﬁnish: ................................5-3 (2nd) Offense: .................................................. Multiple Defense: ..........................................................3-4 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................55/14 Starters Returning/Lost ...............................16/6 Series Record ..................................... TSU, 13-9 Last Meeting........................... TTU, 20-13 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 at Arkansas 9/11 at Texas Christian 9/16 Lane 9/25 at Southeast Missouri State 9/30 Tennessee Martin 10/9 at Austin Peay State 10/16 Eastern Illinois 10/23 at Tennessee State 11/6 at Murray State 11/13 Eastern Kentucky 11/20 Jacksonville State

WATSON BROWN 4th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/10 Pikeville .......................W 51-10 9/19 at #22 Eastern Kentucky .........L 17-7 9/26 at Kansas State ................L 49-7 10/3 Austin Peay State ........W 31-23 10/10 Tennessee Martin.........W 35-28 10/17 at #25 Eastern Illinois .........L 23-15 10/24 Southeast Missouri State ......W 28-16 10/31 Tennessee State ............W 20-13 11/7 at Georgia .......................L 38-0 11/14 at #15 Jacksonville State ......L 55-28 11/21 Murray State ................W 45-14

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JACKSONVILLE STATE General Information Full Name: ...........Jacksonville State University Location: ................................ Jacksonville, Ala. Founded: ...................................................... 1883 Enrollment:.................................................. 9,061 Athletics Director: .......................... Oval Jaynes President: ........................Dr. William A. Meehan Nickname: ........................................Gamecocks School Colors: ............................ Red and White Stadium: ............................ Paul Snow Memorial Capacity: ................................................... 24,000 Surface: ................................Pro Grass Artiﬁcial Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:............................Ohio Valley (OVC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1903 All-Time Record: ................................472-328-40 Media Contact .................................... Greg Seitz Phone..............................................256-782-5279 Email ...........................................gseitz@jsu.edu Fax ..................................................256-782-5958 Press Box Phones ................256-782-5585.5586 Athletics Website........ www.jsugamecocksports.com

TENNESSEE TECH General Information Full Name: ........ Tennessee Technological University Location: .................................Cookeville, Tenn. Founded: ...................................................... 1915 Enrollment:............................................... 10, 847 Athletics Director: .......................... Mark Wilson President: .........................Dr. Robert “Bob” Bell Nickname: ................................... Golden Eagles School Colors: ......................... Purple and Gold Stadium: .............Wilburn Tucker / Overall Field Capacity: ................................................... 16,500 Surface: ................................................. Turf 24/7 Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:............................Ohio Valley (OVC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1922 All-Time Record: ................................461-535-22 Media Contact ...............................Rob Schabert Phone..............................................931-372-3088 Email ............................... rschabert@tntech.edu Fax ..................................................931-372-3114 Press Box Phone ..................931-372-6030.6031 Athletics Website................www.ttusports.com 75 2010 OPPONENTS

EASTERN ILLINOIS General Information Full Name: ................ Eastern Illinois University Location: ..................................... Charleston, Ill. Founded: ...................................................... 1895 Enrollment:................................................ 11,966 Athletics Director: ...................... Barbara Burke President: ............................ Dr. William L. Perry Nickname: .............................................Panthers School Colors: .................Blue, Grey and White Stadium: .........................Maynard ‘Pat” O’Brien Capacity: ................................................... 10,000 Surface: ...............................................Pro-Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:............................Ohio Valley (OVC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1899 All-Time Record: ................................468-474-43 Media Contact ...................................Rich Moser E-Mail .......................................rlmoser@eiu.edu Ofﬁce Phone ..................................217-581-7480 Cell Phone ..................................... 217-508-8317 Fax ..................................................217-581-6434 Press Box Phone ...........................217-581-7770 Athletics Website........... www.eiupanthers.com

TENNESSEE MARTIN General Information Full Name: ... University of Tennessee at Martin Location: ........................................ Martin, Tenn. Founded: ...................................................... 1900 Enrollment:.................................................. 8,000 President: ..............................Dr. Thomas Rakes Athletics Director: ...............................Phil Dane Nickname: ...........................................Skyhawks School Colors: ...............Navy Blue and Orange Stadium: ....Hardy M. Graham / Grantham Field Capacity: ..................................................... 7,500 Surface: .........................................Natural Grass Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:............................Ohio Valley (OVC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1925 All-Time Record: ................................313-438-18 Media Contact ....................................Joe Lofaro Phone..............................................731-881-7632 Email .........................................jlofaro@utm.edu Fax ..................................................731-881-7632 Press Box Phones ................731-881-7694.7632 Athletics Website..............www.utmsports.com 76 2010 OPPONENTS

hoMECoMing / sEnioR DAY NOVEMBER 6, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENN. - LP FIELD - 5:00 P.M. Head Coach:........................................Bob Spoo Alma Mater/Year: .......................... Purdue, 1960 School Record/Years: ..........140-113-1 (22 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ..........140-113-1 (22 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone ............................... (217) 581-5031 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................8-4 OVC record/ﬁnish: ................................. 6-2 (1st) Offense: .................................... Multiple Pro-Set Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................41/15 Starters Returning/Lost ...............................17/9 Series Record .........................................EIU, 7-6 Last Meeting........................... TSU, 21-10 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 at Iowa 9/11 Central Arkansas 9/18 at Tennessee Martin 9/25 Jacksonville State 10/2 Southeast Missouri State 10/9 at Eastern Kentucky 10/16 at Tennessee Tech 10/23 Murray State 10/30 Austin Peay State 11/6 at Tennessee State 11/20 at Illinois State

BOB SPOO 23rd Year

2009 RESULTS 9/3 Illinois State ..................W 31-6 9/12 at Indiana State .............W 31-0 9/19 at Southeast Missouri State ....W 23-14 9/26 at Austin Peay State ......W 30-20 10/3 #18 Eastern Kentucky .....L 31-36 10/10 at #12 Penn State ............L 52-3 10/17 Tennessee Tech ..........W 23-15 10/24 at #12 Jacksonville State ...W 28-20 10/31 at Murray State............W 16-10 11/14 Tennessee Martin .......W 49-13 11/19 Tennessee State ..........L 21-10 11/28 at #1 Southern Illinois .....L 49-7

NOVEMBER 13, 2010 MARTIN, TENN. - HARDY M. GRAHAM STADIUM - 6:00 P.M. Head Coach:.............................. Jason Simpson Alma Mater/Year: ...Southern Mississippi, 1995 School Record/Years: ...................26-20 (4 yrs.) Overall Record/Years: ...................26-20 (4 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .............................. (731) 881-7670 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................5-6 OVC record/ﬁnish: .................................4-4 (4th) Offense: ................................................. Pro - Set Defense: ..........................................................4-4 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................45/20 Starters Returning/Lost .............................14/14 Series Record ..................................... TSU, 13-6 Last Meeting............................ UTM, 28-7 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/4 at Tennessee 9/11 at Southeastern Louisiana 9/18 Eastern Illinois 9/25 at Murray State 9/30 at Tennessee Tech 10/9 Jacksonville State 10/16 Eastern Kentucky 10/21 Lambuth 10/30 at Southeast Missouri State 11/6 at Austin Peay State 11/20 Tennessee State

JASON SIMPSON 5th Year

2009 RESULTS 9/3 Iowa Wesleyan ..............W 56-0 9/12 at Missouri State ..........L 24-14 9/19 at Memphis ...................L 41-14 9/26 Southeast Missouri State .....W 29-22 10/3 at #20 Jacksonville State ......L 52-7 10/10 Tennessee Tech ...........L 35-28 10/17 at #23 Eastern Kentucky ...L 35-21 10/24 Murray State ................W 38-24 11/7 at Tennessee State .......W 28-7 11/14 at #13 Eastern Illinois ..L 49-13 11/21 Austin Peay State ......W 48-38

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

NOVEMBER 20, 2010 MURRAY, KY. - STEWART STADIUM - 1:00 P.M. Head Coach:................................. Chris Hatcher Alma Mater/Year: .............. Valdosta State, 1995 School Record/Years: ........................ First Year Overall Record/Years: .................94-27 (10 yrs.) Ofﬁce Phone: .............................. (270) 809-6181 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 record: ....................................................3-8 OVC record/ﬁnish: ................................2-6 (2nd) Offense: ....................................................Spread Defense: ..........................................................4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................30/15 Starters Returning/Lost ...............................18/6 Series Record ................................... TSU, 18-10 Last Meeting............................... MSU 9-6 (2009) 2010 SCHEDULE 9/2 at Kent State 9/11 Southeast Missouri State 9/18 at Central Arkansas 9/25 Tennessee Martin 10/2 at Jacksonville State 10/9 Missouri State 10/23 at Eastern Illinois 10/30 at Eastern Kentucky 11/6 Tennessee Tech 11/13 at Austin Peay State 11/20 Tennessee State

CHRIS HATCHER 1st Year

2009 RESULTS 9/3 Kentucky Wesleyan ....W 66-10 9/12 at North Carolina State ...........L 65-7 9/19 at Missouri State ............L 35-10 9/26 Eastern Kentucky .........L23-13 10/10 # 18 Jacksonville State ..........L41-7 10/17 at Tennessee State ...............W 9-6 10/24 at Tennessee Martin .............L 38-24 10/31 # 18 Eastern Illinois ...........L 16-10 11/7 Austin Peay State .......W 27-17 11/14 at Southeast Missouri State ...L 49-13 11/21 at Tennessee Tech .........L 45-14

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY vs. 2010 OPPONENTS OVERVIEW TEAM WITH BEST ALL-TIME RECORD .................................................................................FLORIDA A&M (529-274-23) TEAM WITH WORSE ALL-TIME RECORD ................................................................. AUSTIN PEAY STATE (269-458-16) TEAM WITH MOST ALL-TIME GAMES PLAYED .....................................................................TENNESSEE TECH (1,018) TEAM WITH FEWEST ALL-TIME GAMES PLAYED .....................................................................JACKSON STATE (667)* TEAM WITH BEST WINNING PERCENTAGE.................................................................................... FLORIDA A&M (.648) TEAM WITH WORSE WINNING PERCENTAGE ....................................................................AUSTIN PEAY STATE (.362) VS. OPPONENT WITH BEST ALL-TIME RECORD IN WINS ................................................JACKSON STATE (24 WINS) VS. OPPONENT WITH WORSE ALL-TIME RECORD IN LOSES............................................ FLORIDA A&M (24 LOSES) VS. OPPONENT WITH BEST PERCENTAGE.................................................................... NORTH CAROLINA A&T (.708) VS. OPPONENT WITH WORSE PERCENTAGE ................................................................ JACKSONVILLE STATE (.333) LONGEST WIN STREAK AGAINST ......................................................................................... JACKSON STATE (WON 7) LONGEST LOSING STREAK AGAINST ........................................................................................FLORIDA A&M (LOST 8) HEAD COACH WITH MOST YEARS AT ONE SCHOOL ......................................................BOB SPOO (EIU - 23 YEARS) HEAD COACH WITH FEWEST YEARS AT ONE SCHOOL ................................ CHRIS HATCHER (MUR - FIRST YEAR) HEAD COACH WITH THE MOST YEARS OF EXPERIENCE..................................WATSON BROWN (TTU - 24 YEARS) HEAD COACH WITH THE FEWEST YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ...................................... ALONZO LEE (NCAT - 1 YEAR) TEAM WITH THE MOST RETURNING PLAYERS ........................................................................... JACKSON STATE (72) TEAM WITH THE FEWEST RETURNING PLAYERS.........................................................................MURRAY STATE (30) TEAM WITH THE MOST RETURNING STARTERS....................................... ALABAMA A&M (18) / MURRAY STATE (18) TEAM WITH THE FEWEST RETURNING STARTERS .................................................................... JACKSON STATE (12) TEAM WITH THE OLDEST PROGRAM .............................................EASTERN ILLINOIS (1899) / FLORIDA A&M (1899) TEAM WITH THE YOUNGEST PPROGRAM .........................................................................AUSTIN PEAY STATE (1930) TEAM WITH THE BEST 2009 RECORD .......... EASTERN ILLINOIS (8-4)# / JACKSONVILLE STATE (8-4) / FLORIDA A&M (8-3) TEAM WITH THE WORSE 2009 RECORD ............................................................. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE (2-9) TEAM WITH THE BEST CONFERENCE RECORD ..................................................... JACKSONVILLE STATE (OVC 6-1) TEAM WITH THE WORSE CONFERENCE RECORD ................................... SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE (OVC 1-7) FACING THE 4-3 DEFENSE .........................................................7 (AAMU - EIU - FAMU - JSU - MUR - NCA&T - SEMO) FACING THE 4-4 DEFENSE .................................................................................................................................... 1 (UTM) FACING THE 3-4 DEFENSE ..................................................................................................................................... 1 (TTU) FACING THE 5-2 DEFENSE ................................................................................................................................. 1 (JAXST) FACING THE 4-2-5 DEFENSE .............................................................................................................................. 1 (APSU) FACING PRO-SET OFFENSE .................................................................................................... 3 (AAMU - NCA&T - UTM) FACING MULTIPLE OFFENSE .............................................................................5 (FAMU - JSU - JAXST - SEMO - TTU ) FACING PRO SPREAD OFFENSE........................................................................................................................ 1 (APSU) FACING MULTIPLE PRO SET OFFENSE ................................................................................................................. 1 (EIU) FACING SPREAD OFFENSE .................................................................................................................................. 1 (MUR) TEAMS FACING BCS TEAMS ............APSU at MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE / FAMU at MIAMI / SEMO at BALL STATE .......................................................... JAXST at OLE MISS / TTU at ARKANSAS AND TEXAS CHRISTIAN / EIU at IOWA ....................................................................UTM at TENNESSEE AND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA / MUR at KENT STATE * - RECORDED FROM 1946-PRESENT # - PLAYED AN EXTRA GAME DUE TO 2009 FCS PLAYOFFS

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MURRAY STATE General Information Full Name: ....................Murray State University Location: ........................................... Murray, Ky. Founded: ...................................................... 1922 Enrollment:............................................... 10, 500 Athletics Director: ............................ Allen Ward President: .............................. Dr. Randy J. Dunn Nickname: ................................................ Racers School Colors: ......................Maroon and White Stadium: .......................................... Roy Stewart Capacity: ................................................... 16,800 Surface: ................................................ Field Turf Afﬁliation: ....................... NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference:............................Ohio Valley (OVC) First Year of Football:.................................. 1924 All-Time Record: ................................441-380-36 Media Contact .................................. John Brush Phone..............................................270-809-7044 Email ................... john.brush@murraystate.edu Fax ..................................................270-809-6814 Press Box Phone ...........................270-809-6811 Athletics Website................ www.goracers.com

SID DIRECTORY TENNESSEE STATE ..................... WALLACE DOOLEY

PHONE ................................................................... 615-963-5674 EMAIL ......................................................wdooley@tnstate.edu

ALABAMA A&M .............................. BRANDON WILLIS

PHONE ................................................................... 256-372-4005 CELL ...................................................................... 225-573-6442 EMAIL ......................................... aamusportsinfo@yahoo.com

AUSTIN PEAY STATE .......................... BRAD KIRTLEY

PHONE ................................................................... 931-221-7562 EMAIL ...........................................................kirtleyb@apsu.edu

EASTERN ILLINOIS ................................. RICH MOSER

PHONE ................................................................... 217-581-7480 CELL ...................................................................... 217-508-8317 EMAIL ..............................................................rlmoser@eiu.edu

FLORIDA A&M................................ RONNIE JOHNSON

PHONE ................................................................... 850-599-3736 EMAIL ............................................. ronnie.johnson@famu.edu

JACKSON STATE ........................ WESLEY PETERSON

PHONE ................................................................... 601-979-2274 EMAIL ..........................................wesley.peterson@jsums.edu

JACKSONVILLE STATE ........................... GREG SEITZ

PHONE ................................................................... 256-782-5958 EMAIL .................................................................gseitz@jsu.edu

MURRAY STATE ...................................... JOHN BRUSH

PHONE ................................................................... 270-809-7044 EMAIL .........................................john.brush@murraystate.edu

NORTH CAROLINA A&T................ BRIAN HOLLOWAY

PHONE ................................................................... 336-334-7141 EMAIL ........................................................bmhollow@ncat.edu

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE ..................... JEFF HONZA

PHONE ................................................................... 573-651-2933 CELL .......................................................................618-528-1145 EMAIL ........................................................... jhonza@semo.edu

TENNESSEE MARTIN ..............................JOE LOFARO

PHONE ................................................................... 731-881-7632 EMAIL .............................................................. jlofaro@utm.edu

TENNESSEE TECH ............................ ROB SCHABERT

PHONE ................................................................... 931-372-3088 EMAIL .....................................................rschabert@tntech.edu

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TIGERS vs. OPPONENTS SERIES RECORD First Opponent Game Alabama A&M 1933 Alabama State 1939 Albany State 1969 Alcorn State 1947 Allen 1947 Appalachian State 1998 Arkansas State 1944 Austin Peay state 1988 Ball State 1965 Bethune-Cookman 1982 Bishop College 1968 BlueďŹ eld State 1954 California Poly-Pomona 1979 Cameron 1978 Central State 1947 Clark 1933 District of Columbia 1983 Drake 1972 East Texas State 1986 Eastern illinois 1982 Eastern Kentucky 1982 Florida A&M 1944 Fort Benning 1945 Fort Campbell 1964 Fort Knox 1964 Grambling State 1950 Hampton Institute 1983 Howard 2001 Jackson state 1949 Jacksonville state 2003 Johnson C. Smith 1938 Kentucky State 1935 Knoxville 1946 Lane 1933 Langston 1944 Lemoyne 1939 Lincoln 1937 Long Beach State 1980 Louisville 1981 Louisville Municipal 1933 Maryland State (UMES) 1956 McNeese State 1971 Middle Tennessee State 1973 Miles 1934 Mississippi Industrial 1933 Mississippi Valley State 1982 Morehead State 1988 Morgan State 1972 78 Morris Brown 1950

Last Game 2009 2000 1970 1972 1967 1998 1947 2009 1965 1987 1970 1954 1979 1978 1990 1946 1983 1972 1986 2009 2008 2009 1945 1964 1964 2002 1984 2001 2009 2008 1939 1984 1946 1996 1963 1939 1966 1980 1984 1949 1956 1971 1998 1934 1939 2001 1995 1987 1987

W 18 10 2 7 10 0 2 8 0 5 3 1 1 1 27 6 1 1 1 6 3 24 1 1 1 18 2 1 23 1 1 28 1 5 11 0 19 1 2 6 1 1 9 0 6 4 6 4 19

L 10 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 7 19 25 0 0 0 21 0 0 18 4 1 2 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 10 1 0 3 0 0 2

OPPONENT SERIES RECORD

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Strk l1 W10 W2 W7 W10 L1 W2 l1 T1 L1 W3 W1 W1 W1 L1 W3 W1 W1 W1 W2 W1 l8 W1 W1 W1 L5 W2 W1 W7 l1 L1 W25 W1 W2 W2 T1 W4 W1 W2 W4 W1 W1 L1 L1 W6 W1 W6 W4 W12

First Opponent Game Murray state 1988 Muskingum 1966 Nevada-Las Vegas 1979 Nevada-Reno 1986 Nicholls State 1980 Norfolk State 1972 north Carolina A&T 1949 North Carolina Central 1946 Parsons 1968 Paul Quinn 1954 Philander Smith 1945 Prairie View A&M 1956 Rust 1934 Samford 2003 San Diego State 1967 South Carolina State 1959 southeast Missouri state 1991 Southern 1945 Southern Illinois 1979 Southwestern Louisiana 1970 Tennessee-Chattanooga1973 Tennessee-Martin 1976 Tennessee Tech 1984 Texas College 1945 Texas Southern 1954 Tuskegee 1944 Vanderbilt 2006 Virginia State 1952 Virginia Union 1952 West Kentucky Industrial 1933 West Virginia State 1935 Western Kentucky 1985 Wilberforce 1934 Wisconsin State-Superior 1971 Youngstown State 1959

Last Game 2008 1966 1979 1986 1981 1972 2005 1978 1970 1955 1945 2002 1934 2007 1968 2004 2009 2009 1981 1970 1997 2008 2008 1947 1998 1944 2006 1975 1975 1934 1953 2000 1946 1971 1959

W 11 1 0 0 2 1 17 7 3 2 1 3 1 3 0 5 9 26 1 1 4 14 13 3 15 1 0 7 3 2 7 2 6 1 0

L 10 0 1 1 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 3 9 12 1 0 3 5 9 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 4 2 4 0 1

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

Strk l2 W1 L1 L1 W2 W1 l4 W6 W3 W2 W1 W2 W1 W2 T1 L1 W1 L2 W1 W1 L1 l1 l1 W3 W1 W1 L1 W7 W3 W2 W4 L1 W2 W1 L1

Note: Bold italics indicates 2010 opponents

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TENNESSEE STATE vs. ALABAMA A&M

9/5/09 - LP FIELD - NASHVILLLE, TENN. (JOHN MERRITT CLASSIC) Score by Quarters Alabama A&M Record: (1-0) Tennessee State Record: (0-1)

1 2 14 10

3 0

4 0

Score 24

Attendance: 23871 Kickoff time: 6:00p End of Game: 9:15p Total elapsed time: 3:15 Ofﬁcials: Referee: Butch Stovall Umpire: John Short Linesman: David Seewer Line judge: John Smoot Back judge: Greg Brey; Field judge: Bart Horne; Side judge: Al Studstill; Scorer: Jerome Dooley; Temperature: 85 deg Wind: ESE 5-10 Weather: Partly Sunny

Scoring Summary: 1st 10:19 AAMU - HARRIS,Thomas 11-yd pass from ATKINS, Kevin (LICEA,Jeremy kick) 9 - 66 yds, TOP 4:41 AAMU - 7 - TSU 0 05:19 AAMU - LEICHTFUSS,Todd 9-yd pass from ATKINS, Kevin (LICEA, Jeremy kick) 7 - 56 yds, TOP 2:41 AAMU 14 - TSU 0 01:46 TSU - CLIFFORD, Eugene 78-yd fumble recovery (LOPEZ,John kick) AAMU 14 - TSU 7 2nd 02:20 AAMU - JOHNSON,Rashad 13-yd pass from ATKINS, Kevin (LICEA, Jeremy kick) 13 - 88 yds, TOP 7:29 AAMU 21 - TSU 7 00:00 AAMU - LICEA,Jeremy 30-yd ﬁeld goal 6 - 31 yds, TOP 1:20 AAMU 24 - TSU 7

AAMU TSU FINAL SCORE .................................................................. 24 ..................... 7 FIRST DOWNS ................................................................ 26 .................... 14 RUSHES-YARDS (NET)................................................45-177 ..............22-13 PASSING YDS (NET) ...................................................... 292 .................. 185 Passes Att-Comp-Int..................................................... 19-30-1............ 14-38-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS ................................75-409 .............60-191 Fumble Returns-Yards......................................................0-0 ..................1-78 Punt Returns-Yards .........................................................1-10 ..................0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards ......................................................2-89 .................4-46 Interception Returns-Yards ..............................................2-16 .................1-12 Punts (Number-Avg) ...................................................... 3-36.7 .............. 6-40.8 Fumbles-Lost ....................................................................1-1 ...................1-0 Penalties-Yards ...............................................................5-45 .................8-89 Possession Time ............................................................36:25 ...............23:35 Third-Down Conversions ...............................................9 of 17 .............4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions ..............................................1 of 1 ...............0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances ..............................................4-6 ...................0-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards ................................................3-25 ..................1-7 PAT Kicks..........................................................................3-3 ...................1-1 Field Goals .......................................................................1-3 ...................0-0 RUSHING: Alabama A&M-BANKS,Ulysses 25-121; ATKINS, Kevin 11-28; GREEN,Tony 7-18; HARRIS,Thomas 1-6; BADIE,Terrell 1-4. Tennessee State-THOMAS,Donte 3-17; BROWN,Preston 10-12; GROOMS,Dominic 2-0; PERRY,Jeremy 7-minus 16. PASSING: Alabama A&M-ATKINS, Kevin 19-28-1-232; MASON,Deaunte 0-2-0-0. Tennessee State-PERRY,Jeremy 10-30-2-136; GROOMS,Dominic 4-8-0-42. RECEIVING: Alabama A&M-HARRIS,Thomas 4-25; BANKS,Ulysses 3-47; MITCHELL,Anthon 3-46; JOHNSON,Rashad 3-44; GREEN,Tony 3-42; LEICHTFUSS,Todd 2-27; HARRIS,Kenneth 1-1. Tennessee State-BROADWAY,Jeremy 3-46; HILLS,Joseph 3-32; WILKENS,Marquez 2-40; JAMES,Travis 2-33; BROWN,Preston 1-12; THOMAS,Donte 1-7; WILSON,Devin 1-5; GLEAVES,Johntae 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama A&M-MORRISON,Korey 1-16; BORDEN, Justin 1-0. Tennessee State-KILGORE,Deonte 1-12. FUMBLES: Alabama A&M-ATKINS, Kevin 1-1. Tennessee State-PERRY,Jeremy 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Alabama A&M-SEGURA,Raymond 1-0; CHRISTIAN,Brian 0-1; MADDOX,Jeremy 0-1; OKOSUN,Afu 1-0. Tennessee State-SNOW,Marcus 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Alabama A&M-OKOSUN,Afu 5-1; FULLER,Willie 4-1; MADDOX,Jeremy 2-2; BORDEN,Justin 2-2; SEGURA,Raymond 2-1; CHRISTIAN,Brian 2-1; LUMPKIN,Larry 2-1; MARSHALL,Vernon 2-1; FAUSH,Chris 1-1; CLIATT,Markeith 1-1; THOMAS,Maurice 1-1; PORCH,Rico 0-2; KEARSE,Frank 1-0; MORRIS,Clarence 1-0; SMITH,Roger 1-0; MORRISON,Korey 0-1; PEPPERS,Jordan 0-1; ASKEW,Renaldo 0-1.

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The Tigers opened up the 2009 season with a 24-7 loss to Alabama A&M. Eugene Clifford posted the only score for TSU, a school record, 78-yard fumble recovery.

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Tennessee State-LEVINE,Anthony 6-2; JONES,John 5-3; CLIFFORD,Eugene 5-2; TOWNSON,Jason 4-1; KILGORE,Deonte 3-2; COUNCIL,Rico 3-1; HALL,Marquez 1-3; WOODARD,Kellen 1-3; NICHOLLS,Donte’ 3-0; HARRELL,Ozzie 2-0; HALL,Miquel 2-0; JOHNSON,Ty’ron 2-0; SNOW,Marcus 1-1; WYLIE,Joseph 1-1; FRITZ,Rodney 1-1; TARVER,Sydney 1-1; PULLEY,G.R. 1-0; HILLS,Joseph 1-0; DAWSON,Lewis 1-0; BATHER,Justin 1-0; CRAWFORD,Malcol 1-0; BATHER,Brandon 0-1; SMITH,Blake 0-1; BAKER,Calvin 0-1; VIPOND,Robert 0-1.

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TENNESSEE STATE vs. JACKSON STATE

9/12/09 - LIBERTY BOWL - MEMPHIS, TENN. (SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC) .........................................................................................TSU .................JSU FINAL SCORE .................................................................. 14 ..................... 7 FIRST DOWNS ................................................................ 11 .................... 19 RUSHES-YARDS (NET)................................................47-217 ..............29-71 PASSING YDS (NET) ....................................................... 43 ................... 246 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................................... 4-11-1 ............. 16-43-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS ................................58-260 .............72-317 Fumble Returns-Yards......................................................0-0 ...................0-0 Punt Returns-Yards .........................................................2-20 ..................3-9 Kickoff Returns-Yards ......................................................1-19 .................1-20 Interception Returns-Yards ..............................................2-51 .................1-16 Punts (Number-Avg) ...................................................... 9-40.6 .............. 9-41.0 Fumbles-Lost ....................................................................0-0 ...................0-0 Penalties-Yards ...............................................................8-83 .................7-45 Possession Time ............................................................33:18 ...............26:42 Third-Down Conversions ...............................................5 of 15 .............2 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions ..............................................0 of 1 ...............1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances ..............................................2-2 ...................1-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards ................................................3-26 ..................1-4 PAT Kicks..........................................................................0-2 ...................1-1 Field Goals .......................................................................0-0 ...................0-1 RUSHING: Tennessee State-McNAIRL,Calvin 14-101; THOMAS,Donte 13-64; BROWN,Preston 17-64; TEAM 1-minus 1; BROADWAY,Jeremy 1-minus 5; JAMES,Travis 1-minus 6. Jackson State-DORZON,Bloi-Dei 5-53; BOLELA,Darius 8-31; McDONALD,Dedric 8-5; SMITH,Jewrad 1-3; MAYES, Anthony 1-2; EDWARDS,Luther 1-minus 1; DAVIS, Terrence 1-minus 4; MOSLEY,Michael 4-minus 18. PASSING: Tennessee State-McNAIRL,Calvin 4-11-1-43. Jackson State-McDONALD,Dedric 11-24-1-163; MOSLEY,Michael 5-19-1-83. RECEIVING: Tennessee State-HILLS,Joseph 1-15; BROWN,Preston 1-14; WILKENS,Marquez 1-8; JAMES,Travis 1-6.

Score by Quarters Tennessee State Record: (1-1) Jackson State Record: (0-2)

1 2

2 6

3 0

4 6

Score 14

Attendance: 43306 Kickoff time: 6:10 pm End of Game: 9:32 Total elapsed time: 3:12 Ofﬁcials: Referee: Butch Stovall; Umpire: Casey Moreland; Linesman: Michael Salas; Line judge: John Smoot; Back judge: Tom Hahs; Field judge: Burney Jenkins; Side judge: Greg Koerner; Scorer: Jamea Adams; Temperature: 80 Weather: Overcast

Wind: NE

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:38 TSU - JONES,John safety TSU 2 - JSU 0 2nd 01:53 TSU McNAIRL,Calvin 6-yd run (LOPEZ,John kick failed) 3 - 5 yds, TOP 1:30 TSU 8 - JSU 0 4th 06:35 TSU BROWN,Preston 15-yd run (LOPEZ,John kick blockd) 5 - 80 yds, TOP 2:30 TSU 14 - JSU 0 04:25 JSU TILLMAN,Keenan 11-yd pass from McDONALD,Dedric (PERRI,Eric kick) 8 - 80 yds, TOP 1:56 TSU 14 - JSU 7

Jackson State-TILLMAN,Keenan 6-76; MAYES, Anthony 5-105; WILDER,Marcell. 1-37; PIPPEN,Demario 1-13; EVERETT,Carlos 1-9; RICHARDSON, Ric 1-6; DORZON,Bloi-Dei 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-LEVINE,Anthony 1-51; BATHER,Justin 1-0. Jackson State-RICH,Ryan 1-16. FUMBLES: Tennessee State-None. Jackson State-None. SACKS (UA-A): Tennessee State-KILGORE,Deonte 1-0; WOODARD,Kellen 0-1; FRITZ,Rodney 1-0; WYLIE,Joseph 0-1. Jackson State-POGUE,Neal 0-1; PALMER,Malcolm 0-1. TACKLES (UA-A): Tennessee State-JONES,John 7-2; CLIFFORD,Eugene 4-2; HALL,Marquez 4-1; COUNCIL,Rico 2-3; WYLIE,Joseph 1-4; WOODARD,Kellen 1-3; KILGORE,Deonte 3-0; TARVER,Sidney 2-1; BATHER,Justin 2-1; HALL,Miquel 1-2; NICHOLLS,Donte’ 1-2; COLEMAN,Jamal 2-0; SNOW,Marcus 1-1; TOWNSON,Jason 1-1; DAWSON,Lewis 1-0; CRAWFORD,Malcom 1-0; FRITZ,Rodney 1-0; LEVINE,Anthony 1-0; BATHER,Brandon 0-1. Jackson State-JAMISON,Marcus 6-2; ONIUKE,Terrance 5-3; EVANS,Mike 4-3; RICH,Ryan 3-3; HOSKINS, Kerry 3-2; PALMER,Malcolm 2-3; MUSTAFAA, Charl 1-4; GOVAN, Corderic 0-5; POGUE,Neal 1-3; BANKS,Terrence 2-1; ROBINSON,Donava 2-1; JOHNSON, Ant. 1-1; MAYES, Anthony 1-0; SMOOT, LaMario 1-0;YOUNG,Marcell 1-0; BOLELA,Darius 0-1; GRADDY,David 0-1; JOHNSON, Jalil 0-1; BILLUPS, Johnat 0-1; HUGHES, Richard 0-1.

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Calvin McNairl rushed for 101 yards and was named the Southern Heritage Classic MVP in the Tigers’ 14-7 win over Jackson State. It was TSU’s seventh straight win over JSU in Memphis.

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TENNESSEE STATE vs. SOUTHERN

9/19/09 - A.W. MUMFORD STADIUM - BATON ROUGE, LA. Score by Quarters Tennessee State Record: (1-2) Southern Record: (2-1)

1 0

2 3

3 7

4 7

Score 17

Attendance: 12247 Kickoff time: 6:00 p.m. End of Game: 8:50 p.m. Total elapsed time: 2:50 Ofﬁcials: Referee: Keith Moore Umpire: Paul Myers Short Linesman: Jerry Goolsbey Line judge: Glen Branch Back judge: Al Moore; Field judge: Raymond Horn; Side judge: Ron Turner; Scorer: SU Sports Info.; Temperature: 85 deg Wind: ESE 5-10 Weather: Cloudy and Cool

Scoring Summary: 2nd 03:57 TSU 00:45 SU

3rd

11:57 SU

02:58 TSU

4th

11:49 TSU

03:47 SU

LOPEZ,John 23-yd ﬁeld goal 12-47 TOP 5:36 TSU 3 - SU 0 STEWART, Juamorr 2-yd pass from LEE,Bryant (DURAN,Joshua kick), 9-67, TOP 3:07 TSU 3 - SU 7 STEWART,Juamorr 15-yd pass from LEE,Bryant (DURAN,Joshua kick) 5-29, TOP 2:00 TSU 3 - SU 14 WRIGHT,Terrance 1-yd run (LOPEZ,John kick) 7-35, TOP 3:32 TSU 10 - SU 14 HILLS,Joseph 24-yd pass from McNAIRL,Calvin (LOPEZ,John kick) 9-51 TOP 3:47 TSU 17 - SU 14 THREAT,Brian 9-yd run (DURAN,Joshua kick) 7-65 TOP 2:43 TSU 17 - SU 21

TSU SU FINAL SCORE .................................................................. 17 .................... 21 FIRST DOWNS ................................................................ 10 .................... 16 RUSHES-YARDS (NET)................................................40-169 .............37-107 PASSING YDS (NET) ....................................................... 86 ................... 250 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................................... 25-9-2............. 32-23-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS ................................65-255 .............69-357 Fumble Returns-Yards......................................................0-0 ...................0-0 Punt Returns-Yards .........................................................2-13 ..................5-1 Kickoff Returns-Yards ......................................................4-75 .................4-63 Interception Returns-Yards ...............................................0-0 ..................2-35 Punts (Number-Avg) ...................................................... 8-44.8 .............. 6-37.7 Fumbles-Lost ....................................................................1-0 ...................4-2 Penalties-Yards .............................................................15-101 ...............5-46 Possession Time ............................................................30:50 ...............29:10 Third-Down Conversions ...............................................6 of 17 .............6 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions ..............................................0 of 1 ...............0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances ..............................................3-4 ...................3-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards ................................................3-15 ..................0-0 PAT Kicks..........................................................................2-2 ...................3-3 Field Goals .......................................................................1-2 ...................0-0 RUSHING: Tennessee State-McNAIRL,Calvin 11-6; BROWN,Preston 17-55; WRIGHT,Terrance 5-14; WARD,Trabis 6-13; THOMAS,Donte 1-1. Southern University-HOLLIMON,Gary 1-50; THREAT,Brian 22-44; WILLIAMS,Byron 3-17; RICE,Brandon 1-3; SU TEAM 1-minus 1; LEE,Bryant 9-minus 6. PASSING: Tennessee State-McNAIRL,Calvin 9-25-2-86. Southern University-LEE,Bryant 23-32-0-250. RECEIVING: Tennessee State-HILLS,Joseph 4-56; JAMES,Travis 4-18; WILKENS,Marquez 1-12. Southern University-STEWART,Juamorr 10-75; MATTHEWS,Warren 4-69; THREAT,Brian 3-35; EVANS,LaQuinton 3-24; RICE,Brandon 1-19; CUSHINGBERRY,Co 1-17; NELSON,Isaiah 1-11. INTERCEPTIONS:

Tennessee State-None. Jackson State-None. FUMBLES: Alabama A&M-ATKINS, Kevin 1-1. Tennessee State-PERRY,Jeremy 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Tennessee State-WOODARD,Kellen 0-2; CRAWFORD,Malcom 0-2; FRITZ,Rodney 0-2. Southern University-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Tennessee State-WOODARD,Kellen 4-5; CLIFFORD,Eugene 4-4; JONES,John 5-1; CRAWFORD,Malcom 3-3; JOHNSON,Ty’Ron 3-2; TARVER,Sidney 2-3; HALL,Marquez 3-1; COUNCIL,Rico 3-1; LEVINE,Anthony 2-2; FRITZ,Rodney 1-3; HARRELL,Ozzie 2-1; TOWNSON,Jason 2-1; SNOW,Marcus 2-0; HALL,Miquel 2-0; KILGORE,Deonte 2-0; PULLEY,G.R. 1-1; NICHOLLS,Donte’ 0-2; COLEMAN,Jamal 1-0; BAKER,Kalvin 1-0; ST. FLEUR,Rena. 1-0; SMITH,Blake 1-0; DAVIS,Alex 1-0; WILSON,Devin 1-0; WALLACE,Lamar 1-0; McNAIRL,Calvin 1-0; BATHER,Brandon 0-1; JACKSON,Javier 0-1.

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The Tigers dropped their ﬁrst game on the road at Southern, 21-17. Defensively, Kellen Woodard (53) led TSU and all defenders with two sacks and nine tackles.

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Southern University-ROGERS,Demetric 4-3; BAUGH,Allan 3-3;MILLER,Jordan 3-3; RAY,Corey 2-4; HOUSE,Jason 4-1; COLEMAN,Andre’ 0-5; WILLIAMS,Steven 2-2; NARCISSE,Casey 2-1; DAYE,David 2-1; JAMES,Dexter 2-1; WARFORD,Pierre 1-2; HOLLOWAY,Don 0-3; FLETCHER,Justin 2-0; DOSS,Marcus 2-0; THOMAS,Austin 0-2; Alexander,Evan 1-0; BENTLEY,Demetri 1-0; BELL,Billy 1-0; BERRY,Timothy 0-1; PRENTISS,Darian 0-1; CLARK,Marcus 0-1; GILLIARD,Kennon 0-1; BOOKER,Cameron 0-1.

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TENNESSEE STATE vs. FLORIDA A&M

9/26/09 - GEORGIA DOME - ATLANTA, GA. (ATLANTA CLASSIC) TSU FAMU FINAL SCORE .................................................................. 12 .................... 31 FIRST DOWNS ................................................................ 17 .................... 24 RUSHES-YARDS (NET)................................................36-167 ..............33-87 PASSING YDS (NET) ...................................................... 107 .................. 315 Passes Att-Comp-Int..................................................... 22-11-0 ............ 34-24-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS ................................58-274 .............67-402 Fumble Returns-Yards......................................................0-0 ...................0-0 Punt Returns-Yards ..........................................................2-2 ..................3-29 Kickoff Returns-Yards ......................................................5-95 .................3-61 Interception Returns-Yards ..............................................1-43 ..................0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) ...................................................... 6-35.7 .............. 4-37.0 Fumbles-Lost ....................................................................3-1 ...................0-0 Penalties-Yards ...............................................................8-48 .................7-95 Possession Time ............................................................28:08 ...............31:52 Third-Down Conversions ............................................... 4 of 11 .............6 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions ..............................................0 of 1 ...............1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances ..............................................2-4 ...................3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards .................................................1-5 ...................0-0 PAT Kicks..........................................................................0-2 ...................4-4 Field Goals .......................................................................0-1 ...................1-1 RUSHING: Tennessee State-McNAIRL,Calvin 14-82; BROWN,Preston 12-75; JAMES,Travis 1-16; WARD,Trabis 6-11; JONES,John 1-8; TEAM 2-minus 25.

Score by Quarters Tennessee State Record: (1-3) #25 Florida A&M Record: (4-0)

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-SNOW,Marcus 1-43.25 Florida A&M-None. FUMBLES: Tennessee State-TEAM 2-0; McNAIRL,Calvin 1-1. Florida A&M-None. SACKS (UA-A): Tennessee State-WOODARD,Kellen 1-0. Florida A&M-None.

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4 0

Score 12

Ofﬁcials: Referee: Matt Young Umpire: John Graham Linesman: Tom Danner; Line judge: Craig Dunn; Back judge: Drew Myers; Field judge: Burney Jenicins; Side judge: Chip Shields; Scorer: FAMU SID Ofﬁce Temperature: Weather:

Wind:

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:45 FAMU

2nd