2009 WSSU Football Media Guide by Winston-Salem State University Athletics

WSSU Head Football Coach 17th Season (90-77-3) Alma Mater – WSSU ‘80

Senior | Quarterback 6-3/220 Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh HS

Junior | Offensive Line 6-4/290 Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount HS Sophomore | Wide Receiver 6-0/180 Danville, Va. George Washington Danville HS

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The WSSU Experience This is WSSU Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2009 N.Y. Urban League Classic . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 A Nationally Recognized University . . . . . . . . 4-5 Championship Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 A Dominating Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A Potent Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A Nike & Russell School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 National Media Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bowman Gray Stadium Gameday . . . . . . . . 12-13 Bowman Gray Fieldhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 WSSU In the NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Rams in the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Exceptional Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Speed and Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 First Class Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27 The Red Sea of Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Spirit and Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Big Game Rivalries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 William Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 The MEAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Teams of the MEAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Championship Caliber Staff . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 A Record-Setting Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 WSSU Athletic Game Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 About WSSU WSSU History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Winston-Salem, N.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-49 Distinguished WSSU Grads . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Chancellor Donald Julian Reaves . . . . . . . . . . 52 WSSU Department of Athletics Tonia Walker, Interim A.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Merlene Aitken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Cynthia Williams-Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Football Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-62 Athletics Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 2008-09 Athletics in Review . . . . . . . . . . 64-67 Football Coaches & Team Info Head Coach Kermit Blount . . . . . . . . . . . 70-73 Mike Ketchum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Alan Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Aaron Federspiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Sherman Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Kevin Downing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 John Falvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Robert Vallone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 WSSU CoSIDA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 WSSU Football Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83 WSSU Depth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Geographical Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 WSSU Team Information Chart . . . . . . . . . . 86 WSSU Football Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87-89 WSSU Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-93 Meet The 2009 Rams Anthony Adams-Johnathan Battle . . . . . . . . . 94 Marvin Bohannon-Alex Chandler . . . . . . . . . 95 Marcus Coates-Nic Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Juan Corders-Douglas Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . 97 T. Dawkins-D. DeGraffenreid . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Cameron Demps-Jarrett Dunston . . . . . . . . . 99 Bendhi Eliassaint-Darren Everette . . . . . . . . 100 D. Fitzgerald-Michael Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 David Harris-Tienne Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . 102 L. Jenkins-Thomas Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Brian Jones-Alton Keaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Johnathan Kinzer-Corey Land . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Nazir Levine-Chedrick Marshall . . . . . . . . . 106 T. McDonald-Brandon McRae . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Jared Mitchell-Nathan Munford . . . . . . . . . . 108 Joshua Newkirk-Wayne Noble . . . . . . . . . . 109 Corei Plummer-Jaquin Sessoms . . . . . . . . . . 110 Jonathan Setzer-Devven Sutton . . . . . . . . . . 111 Rodney Taylor-Terrance Thomas . . . . . . . . . 112 John Thompson-Akeem Ward . . . . . . . . . . 113 Eric Wiggins-Stephen Young . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 B. Akinyibi-J. Crawley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Xavier Earvin-Austin Higgins . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Marcus Lawrence-Chase Tripp . . . . . . . . . . 117 Kenny Uqdah-Jarrin Wooten . . . . . . . . . . . 118 WSSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2009 Opponents North Carolina A&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U C Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethune-Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Delaware State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Carolina Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opponent Schedule Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEAC Composite Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . Opponent SID Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Look Back At 2008 2008 Season In Review . . . 2008 Statistical Review . . . MEAC Statistical Review . . 2008 Games In Review . . .

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WSSU Football History Career Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-Season Bests . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year-By-Year Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . Longest Plays in WSSU Football . . . . . . . All-Time All-Conference . . . . . . . . . . . Football Year-By-Year Results . . . . . . . .

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Rams In The Postseason WSSU vs. Cal-Poly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSSU vs. Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSSU vs. Troy State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSSU vs. IUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSSU vs. Jacksonville State . . . . . . . . . . . .

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WSSU In The NFL Emmanuel Akah-Jack Cameron . . . . . . . . . . Donald Evans-Oronde Gadsden . . . . . . . . . William Hayes-Richard Huntley . . . . . . . . . . Arrington Jones-Timmy Newsome . . . . . . . . Allen Powell-Tory Woodbury . . . . . . . . . . .

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Media Information WSSU Team Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Credential Information . . . . . . . . . . MEAC Teleconference Schedule . . . . . . . . . WSSU e-Mail List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Parking Map/Instructions . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Founded: Enrollment: Colors: Chancellor: Interim Athletic Director: Athletics Phone: Conference: Stadium: Stadium Surface: Nickname: All-Time Record: SPORTS INFORMATION Football SID: Zona Office Phone: Zona Cell Phone: Zona Office Fax: Zona E-mail: Athletic Website: Press Box Phone: SID Mailing Address: TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Coaching Record: Assistant Coaches Mike Ketchum Alan Hall Aaron Federspiel Sherman Simmons Kevin Downing John Falvey Robert Vallone Football Office Phone: 2008 Record: Basic Offense: Basic Defense: Starters Returning: Starters Lost: Letterwinners Returning: Letterwinners Lost:

Winston-Salem, N.C. 1892 6,442 Red & White Donald Julian Reaves, Ph.D Tonia Walker (336) 750-2141 Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Bowman Gray Stadium (18,000) Natural Grass Rams 353-276-25 (.539)

Chris Zona (336) 750-2143 (336) 391-8852 (336) 750-2144 zonac@wssu.edu WSSURams.com (336) 783-3432 200 C.E. Gaines Center, c/o Dept. of Athletics Winston-Salem, NC 27110

Kermit W. Blount (Winston-Salem State, ’80) 90-77-3 (16 seasons overall and at WSSU) Position (Defensive Coordinator) (Offensive Coordinator) (Offensive Line/Pro Liaison) (Defensive Line) (Wide Receivers/Film Exchange) (Safeties) (Running Backs) (336) 750-2148 3-8 Multiple Multiple 11 (three offense, eight defense) 13 (eight offense, three defense) 70 (37 Offense, 43 Defense) 18 (15 offense, three defense)

Writing/Editing - The 2009 WSSU Football media guide was written by Chris Zona, WSSU Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations and Trevin Goodwin, WSSU Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations. Layout – The 2009 WSSU football media guide design and layout was prepared by the staff of Cross + Associates of Raleigh, N.C. Editorial Assistance – Jennifer Landes and Trevin Goodwin; Sigrid Hall, Nancy Young, Rudy Anderson, Sarah Hinshaw and Jackie Foutz of the WSSU Office of Marketing and Communications. Other Assistance –Casey Hough of Visit Winston-Salem.com. Jared Puffer and Robbie Behren of the Tennessee Titans’ Office of Media Relations as well as the media relations departments of the Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers for their help with research and logos. Chief Photography – Provided by Garrett Garms, Winston-Salem State University Photographer of the WSSU Office of Marketing and Communications as well as Sharrod Patterson WSSU Assistant Photographer of the WSSU Office of Marketing and Communications. Additional Photos – Mark Sutton of Mark’s Digital Photography, Charlie Pfaff of All-Star Photo, Wayne Jernigan of Photosouth-Pro, Bobby Parker of All-Pro Photo, Bruce Chapman, Floyd Taylor of Positive Image, Johnny and Eric Wilson of Photographic Creations by Wilson, and Bill Sheffield of William Sheffield Photography. Winston-Salem, N.C. photos courtesy of Casey Hough of Visit Winston-Salem.com. Printing - LuLu Press, Inc of Morrisville, North Carolina. Online, on-demand printing of this 2009 media guide is available through LuLu.com and is accessible through the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at WSSURAMS.com. A thanks to David Spain for his assistance in the printing of this publication. Special Thanks - To all the CIAA, MEAC, and other non-conference Directors of Sports Information that assisted in compiling information and materials used in this guide. Any corrections to this guide should be directed, in writing, to WSSU Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations, Chris Zona. Additional Copies - Available for $20 each through the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. Call (336) 750-2143 for details.

ABOUT THE MEDIA GUIDE This is your copy of the 2009 media guide for Winston-Salem State University football. The Office of Athletic Media Relations hopes it will make your job of covering the Rams easier and more factual. If you desire additional information, feel free to contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations in person in the C.E. Gaines Center, Office Suite #108, or via phone at (336) 750-2143. CREDITS The 2009 Winston-Salem State University football media guide is a publication of the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. It was produced with Adobe InDesign CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, and Adobe Illustrator CS3.

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On The Covers Front Cover: Foreground image of WSSU quarterback Jarrett Dunston in action. Background images of head coach Kermit Blount and linebacker Marcus Coates. All images courtesy of Garrett Garms, WSSU Photographer of the WSSU Office of Marketing and Communications.

Inside Covers: (Counter clockwise from left) Head football coach Kermit Blount; senior quarterback Jarrett Dunston; junior offensive lineman Nazir Levine; sophomore wide receiver Dominique Fitzgerald; junior linebacker Jared Mitchell, sophomore defensive end Akeem Ward, senior defensive back Marvin Bohannon and sophomore defensive lineman Joshua Newkirk.

Back Cover: The WSSU schedule accompanies a foreground image of the Rams. Background images of senior linebacker Juan Corders and senior running back Brandon McRae. All images courtesy of Garrett Garms.

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+ One of the top public liberal arts universities in the South + A Division I-FCS football program on the rise + A member of a competitive football conference + A team receiving national media exposure + A program with alumni in the National Football League + Unparalleled gameday atmosphere at Bowman Gray Stadium

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+ First-class football facilities + A support staff committed to the success of the student-athlete + One of the most livable cities in America with great weather all year long + A campus of champions with eight conference football championships + A university with a deep and rich tradition and spirit + Big game rivalries and quality, nationally-ranked opponents

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+ Winston-Salem State University and Morgan State University will square-off in the 38th-annual New York Urban League Football Classic. + The contest, set for Sept. 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. will be held at Giants Stadium in The Meadowlands East Rutherford, N.J. + The contest marks the third time that the Rams and Bears have met. + The series is tied 1-1 with the Bears winning 21-7 last season and the Rams winning 19-17 in 2007.

+ T he road team has won each of the two games in the series. This will be the first neutral-site contest between the two teams. + S ince making the transition to NCAA Division I, the Rams are 1-0 in Classic games as they defeated Florida A&M 27-23 in the 2007 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. + T he game will benefit the Whitney M.Young, Jr. Scholarship Fund and the Educational Programs of the New York Urban League.

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A NATIONALLY

RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY

+ R anked by U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges and Universities” publication as one of the best public liberal arts colleges in the south for nine consecutive years (2001-09). + T he present day Winston-Salem State University has come a long way from its humble beginning as Slater Industrial Academy in 1892. WSSU now enrolls more than 6,400 students, offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 academic majors, master’s degrees in 10 programs and employs 400 full-time faculty and more than 800 staff members. + W SSU’s low student:faculty ratio of 16:1 encourages personal attention and oneon-one interaction between teachers and

students helping to foster the student’s quest for knowledge and create an interpersonal relationship between faculty and students. + “ Enter to learn, Depart to serve,” is the motto of Winston-Salem State University. With a shared vision of academic excellence, the students, faculty and administration of WSSU work together to create a sense of community and a nurturing atmosphere in order to promote leadership and responsibility. + I n 2008 WSSU was one of a select number of institutions nationally recognized for involvement in community service by The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

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+ O ne of the fastest growing public four-year universities in North Carolina, WSSU’s total enrollment has more than doubled since fall 2000’s figure of 2,857 students. + W SSU’s School of Health Sciences’ Division of Nursing is one of the four largest producers of professional nurses in North Carolina. + W SSU is the nation’s first historically black institution to grant degrees in teaching the elementary grades and is the only historically black institution in the state to offer a nurse practitioner program. + W SSU’s newest residence facility, Foundation Heights, is an $18.7 million residence facility

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named in honor of Winston-Salem State University Foundation, Inc. The 114,000 squarefoot, 316-bed living and learning environment includes several eight-person mega suites for academic interest groups. The facility opened in the fall of 2007. + M ore than 60 percent of the WSSU student housing on campus is in contemporary modern residence facilities, built within the last 10 years. + W SSU has created a learning environment featuring state-of-the-art facilities and technologies: WSSU is one of a select few campuses to offer students, faculty and employees wireless network access in all of its facilities and many common areas, including outdoors.

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+ T he WSSU Department of Athletics prides itself on a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes, giving student-athletes an opportunity to not only play their chosen sport at the highest level, but also allow the student-athlete an opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of academic opportunities that are available. + T he WSSU Office of Athletics-Academic Services provides support to WSSU’s 300-plus studentathletes and helps them realize higher academic achievement along with a higher level of maturity and self-responsibility. + W SSU is consistently recognized for its outstanding graduation rates in football. The national average for football players is 65 percent. Since 2003, WSSU has graduated an impressive 79 percent of its football players on schedule. + O ver the last three seasons nearly 15 percent of scholarship football student-athletes have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or better in either the fall or spring semesters, or both. + O ver the last three seasons 32 WSSU football student-athletes have been named to the MidEastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic team. + T he average cumulative GPA for WSSU’s student-athletes over the 2008-09 academic year was an impressive 2.79. + 7 5 Winston-Salem State University student-athletes earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the 2008-09 academic year, an improvement over 2007-08 when 71 WSSU student-athletes earned the same honor. + 4 4 Winston-Salem State University student-athletes were named to the prestigious Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic Team. + S even Winston-Salem State University student-athletes carried perfect 4.0 grade point averages at the conclusion of the 2008-09 academic year, an improvement over 2007-08 when four WSSU student-athletes earned the same honor.

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+ D efensive coordinator Mike Ketchum once again put a dominating defense on the field in 2008 as the Rams held their opponents to an average of only 22.7 points per game. + T he Rams’ defense held their opponents to 20 points or less four times in 2008 and held their opponents to 25 or less points on seven occasions.

Mike Ketchum

Defensive Coordinator

Sherman Simmons

+ W SSU surrendered 40 points to only one of their 11 opponents during the 2008 season as they gave up a seasonhigh of 43 points to eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State.

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+ W SSU gave up 30 or more points only twice last season. The Rams lost a 43-17 contest to S.C. State yet defeated Hampton 35-30 on the road in the only 30-plus pointssurrendered contests. + T he Rams’ defense recorded 702 total tackles last season and tallied 60 tackles for loss with 22 sacks.

John Falvey Strong Safeties

+ M ike Ketchum’s 3-5-3 defense helped the Rams record nine interceptions with two touchdowns and 11 recovered fumbles with two scores as the WSSU defense recorded earned 24 points last season.

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+ T he Rams possess an offense that recorded 177 points in 2008 for an average of more than 16 points per contest. + A team that has always prided itself on its strong running attack, the Rams continued to dominate the ground game in 2008 as WSSU amassed 1,402 yards of rushing offense and scored 18 rushing touchdowns. + R edshirt junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston nearly recorded 1,000 yards passing as he tallied 958 yards passing as he completed 73 of his 160 passing attempts.

Alan Hall

Aaron Federspiel Offensive Line

Offensive Coordinator

+ T he Rams closed out the 2008 season with 2,616 total yards of offense for an average of 237.8 yards of offense per game. + A revamped and innovative passing and running attack helped the Rams to one of their strongest offensive outputs since making the transition to Division I as WSSU proved successful on 19 of their 30 trips inside opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s red zones (63.3 percent). + T he Rams saw 12 different players record touchdowns in 2008 with quarterback Jarrett Dunston leading the way with nine rushing touchdowns.

Robert Vallone Running Backs

Kevin Downing Wide Receivers

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+ W SSU welcomes new offensive coordinator Alan Hall in 2009. Highly regarded as an offensive tactician, Hall will use a new spread system that will utilize the skills of WSSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular athletes.

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The 2009 season marks the fourth year for the Rams at the NCAA Division I-Championship Subdivision level and will again see WSSU usher in a new age of football history for Winston-Salem State University. The transition from Division II to the nation’s highest level of intercollegiate athletic competition at the NCAA Division I level requires changes and improvements to nearly every facet of the football program, with the uniforms that the players wear being no different. The Rams, as part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, have partnered with world-renowned corporate entities Russell Athletic and Nike to help outfit their teams. As part of the independent partnerships between Nike and Russell Athletic, the MEAC and the 12 conference member schools, each institution receives complimentary uniforms from Russell Athletic and an allotment of footwear from Nike, the world’s most esteemed footwear brand. The 2009 season marks the fourth consecutive year that the Rams have participated in this partnership and the Rams will again wear apparel and footwear from the pair of industry leaders. From its beginnings in 1902, Russell Corporation has prided itself on the quality and value of its products -and on its commitment to its employees and the communities where it operates. Russell has long been a company that is able to take advantage of changes in the marketplace, changes in technology, and changes in its products. Building on its heritage as an athletic company, Russell has become a global leader in the sporting goods industry with apparel and equipment for all levels of activity - from the playing fields of major colleges to the backyards of homes across the country. With its well-known brands such as Russell Athletic, JERZEES, Spalding, Moving Comfort and a variety of

technically designed running shoes from Brooks Sports, Russell Corporation has the products to meet the needs of the serious athlete to the weekend warrior - and everything in between. That is why the Rams and all 12 members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, as well as over 500 other NCAA member institutions choose Russell Athletic for all of their uniform and apparel needs. The Rams, like all other college football programs in the NCAA, will wear dark colored jerseys at home and light colored jerseys on the road. The Rams will wear a scarlet red (PMS 199) home jersey with white taping for all home games. The dri-power jerseys will feature tackle-twill numbers on the front and back with television numbers emblazoning the sleeves. The Rams athletic mark will be embroidered on the back placket, and the MEAC logo will emblazon the left chest. The 2008 season will see the Rams unveil a new home uniform designed by Russell Athletic. The F23 Xtreme Compression game jersey is composed of 86 percent nylon and 14 percent spandex and is a form-fitting jersey designed to help shed would-be tacklers. WSSU’s road jersey will be a white Russell Athletic dri-power top with red taping. The road jersey is nearly the mirror opposite of the home jersey with tackle-twill numbers on the front and back and television numbers adorning each sleeve. The Rams athletic mark will again be embroidered on the back placket and the MEAC logo will emblazon the left chest. The 2008 season will be the second season of use for the Rams road jersey which is also designed by Russell Athletic. The F24 Xtreme Compression game jersey is composed of 86 percent nylon and 14 percent spandex and is also a form-fitting jersey designed to help shed would-be tacklers.

both home and away, will be adorned with each player’s last name. These nameplates were made possible with a generous donation from former WSSU football star and current Tennessee Titan, William Hayes. The footwear of choice for the Rams will be emblazoned with the world-famous Nike Swoosh. Nike, Inc. operates on six continents with suppliers, shippers, retailers and service providers employing close to one million people. The diversity inherent in such size is helping Nike evolve its role as a global company. Nike, Inc. is committed to an attitude whereby they see a bigger picture today than when they started, one that includes building sustainable business with sound labor practices. Nike, Inc. retains the zeal of youth yet acts on their responsibilities as a global corporate citizen. As a direct result of these futureminded business practices, Nike, Inc. has become the world’s largest supplier of footwear to the NCAA and currently holds a market share over 60 percent. The Rams will wear up to nine different models of footwear in 2009 including, but not limited to, the Nike Vapor Jet 4.2, the Nike Air Zoom Super Bad II, the Nike Super Speed D ¾, the Nike Speed D Low, The Nike Speed TD, the Nike Blade III Shark, the Nike Air Zoom Assassin, the Nike Air Zoom Blade Pro D and the Nike Air Zoom Blade Pro TD. As long as the Rams continue to stay on the cutting edge of athletic performance, they will wear Nike’s cutting-edge footwear and Russell Athletic uniforms.

For the first time in school history the Rams’ jerseys,

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+ T he Rams are a high profile team that receives local, regional and national media attention in print, on the Internet, and on the radio and on television. + O ver the past six seasons, the Winston-Salem State University football team has appeared on television nine times and has posted a 6-3 mark when doing so. The Rams have appeared on live television in all nine of those contests. + W inston-Salem State University athletic teams have appeared on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN Classic, BET, Fox Sports Net, MASN (the MidAtlantic Sports Network), the NFL Network, and MediaComm over the past six seasons.

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+ A s part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference television partnership, the WSSU football and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball teams appear on television at least one time each during their regular seasons.

+ In 2003 the WSSU football team defeated arch rival North Carolina Central by the score of 47-0 in a nationally-televised contest that was shown live on Black Entertainment Television (BET).

+ T he Rams will face the Rattlers of Florida A&M live on television for the third consecutive season in 2009. WSSU and FAMU will play on Thursday night, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in a contest that will be shown live on ESPNU and ESPNU-HD.

+ W ith a first-class athletic website and a partnership with CBS Sports Online, WSSURAMS.com receives over 10,000 hits a month and hosts over 1,000 unique visitors each day.

+ I n 2007, the Rams defeated Florida A&M by the score of 24-21 in the 2007 Circle City Classic at the RCA Dome in a game aired live on the NFL Network. The broadcast marked the first college game ever shown on the NFL Network.

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+ T he Rams play their home games at Bowman Gray Stadium, a facility that is one of the most difficult venues in which to play for visiting teams in the MidEastern Athletic Conference. + W ith seating for 18,000 raucous Ram fans, Bowman Gray Stadium provides a welcome home field advantage for the WSSU football team who has posted an impressive 43-29-1 record at home under head football coach Kermit Blount. + T he stadium has been described by WSSU head football coach Kermit Blount as: “A very difficult place to play. We, as Rams, truly have a home field advantage. With our fans, our alums, and our band and cheerleaders inside this place, it is a tough place for visiting teams to get a win. The atmosphere is electric, and has been even as far back as when I was playing here. It is a great college football venue.” + B owman Gray Stadium, owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem, and sitting only one block from the main WSSU campus is the home not only to WSSU football but serves as the home of the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, the longest-running NASCAR series in the nation. + O riginally opened in 1956 the NASCAR Grand National Series (now the Sprint Cup) first raced at Bowman Gray Stadium in 1958. As well the stadium was once the home to the Wake Forest University football team until Groves Stadium (now BB&T Field) opened in 1968.

+ Multitudes of media members enjoy the spacious 3,748 square foot press box that adorns the West side of Bowman Gray Stadium. A first class dual-level press box and a pair of luxury suites house media members and VIP’s on game day. + T he Rams five largest attended games in WSSU history have come in the last three seasons as the Rams have renewed rivalries with and played host to long-time foes and drew the largest single-game crowd in history when they defeated North Carolina A&T 28-7 on Sept. 1, 2008 in front of more than 22,000 fans. + T he 2009 season should see the Rams pack Bowman Gray Stadium as they open the season versus their most bitter rival the Aggies of North Carolina A&T on Sept. 5 and then play host to Florida A&M on Sept. 10 in a televised contest. As well, the Rams will welcome Hampton, Delaware State and North Carolina Central in three additional home games. + Perched atop of the new WSSU Athletic Fieldhouse in the north end zone sits the Rams’ new, state-of-theart video board measuring 18 feet high and 18 feet wide in the viewable area. The newest generation hidefinition LED display has the capability to reproduce over 16 million colors and is the crowning jewel in the stadium.

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+ T he Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics recently opened a state-of-the-art 20,992 square foot athletic fieldhouse which was welcomed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in May of 2008.

+ T he fieldhouse is the home of Winston-Salem State University football with a cutting-edge pair of locker rooms, training rooms, and a 4,000 square foot strength, speed and conditioning training facility.

+ T he five million dollar building was designed by Carlos Espinosa of Thomas H. Hughes Architecture, P.C. and was built by Triad Builders of King, North Carolina under the guidance of Project Manager, Aric Bullington and Superintendent, Doug Boelsche.

+ A djacent to the fieldhouse the Rams recently opened their new practice facility which is home to a full 100-yard grass football field and a 50-yard half-field practice surface. The large field is encircled by an eight-lane Olympic track with a complete competitive outdoor track and field facility, home to the WSSU track and field teams.

+ T he fieldhouse houses all of WSSU’s football, sports medicine, and athletic administration offices as well a pair of general-use offices, two skyboxes, and over 4,000 square feet of meeting space. + P erched atop of the back of the fieldhouse is the newest and most advanced video board in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. With a total cost approaching nearly $400,000 dollars, the board was assembled by Texas Star Solutions and manufactured by Lighthouse. The Rams’ video board is built to the same exacting standards as a pair of Lighthouse video boards that adorn Qwest Field in Seattle, the home of the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL.

+ T he focal point of the new WSSU Athletic Fieldhouse is the 1,600 square foot hospitality room that sits adjacent to the open-air, full-length deck with accommodations for over 400 VIP’s and guests of WSSU football. + A lso included in the fieldhouse are offense and defense meeting rooms with a state-of-the-art video editing software system for breaking down game film. Each assistant football coach has access to video playback capability in their individual offices.

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Donald Evans (DE/DT)

Donald Frank (DB)

Oronde Gadsden (WR)

William Hayes (DE)

ANTHONY BLAYLOCK (DB)

Richard Huntley (RB)

Winston-Salem State University has long been a pipeline to the National Football League as nearly two-dozen former Rams have played football professionally in the NFL. + Y ancey Thigpen appeared in a pair of Super Bowls during his career as he played in one Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and one with the Tennessee Titans. + W illiam Hayesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; selection in 2008 with the 103rd overall pick marked the first time a player from WSSU was drafted since Richard Huntley was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft (117th overall).

+ Y ancey Thigpen was selected in the fourth round by the San Diego Chargers in 1991. Thigpen spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Tennessee Titans in 1998. + In 2008 William Hayes was selected in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans with the 103rd overall pick. The Titans traded their fifth-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft (157th overall) to the Washington Redskins in order to move up to the 103rd overall pick to take Hayes with the fourth pick in the fourth round.

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Arrington Jones (RB)

Bill Murrell (TE)

Timmy Newsome (RB)

Allen Powell (DB)

Yancey Thigpen (WR)

Tory Woodbury (QB)

+ W illiam Hayes capped a stellar rookie season as he appeared in eight games including the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first round playoff game. He recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo) and one sack. + Y ancey Thigpen was a two-time Pro Bowl selection who holds the record for the longest touchdown in Pro Bowl Game history with a 93-yard grab in 1995. During his tenure in Pittsburgh, Thigpen recorded a pair of 1,000-yard receiving seasons. + O ronde Gadsden caught 56 passes for 1,111 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior at WSSU before joining the Miami Dolphins in 1998 where he led the Dolphins in receiving in the 2000 and 2001 seasons. + R ichard Huntley was the 117th overall pick in the 1996 draft, selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round. In addition to his time with the Falcons, Huntley spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.

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+ Donald Evans has the distinction of being the most highlydrafted player ever selected from WSSU after being selected in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the L.A. Rams. His playing career included time with the Rams, Eagles, Steelers and New York Jets. + W SSU football alumni have appeared on the rosters of 20 National Football League teams including the Denver Broncos, the Miami Dolphins, the Cleveland Browns, the San Diego Chargers, the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Jets, the Los Angeles Raiders, the Minnesota Vikings, the Tennessee Titans, the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers, the San Francisco 49â&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers, the Kansas City Chiefs (St. Louis Chiefs), the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills and the New Orleans Saints.

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Student-Athletes at Winston-Salem State University have full calendars: classes, labs and study groups plus practices, workouts, and team meetings. Nonetheless, most WSSU student-athletes find time in their schedules to reach out to their community and prepare for life after their athletic careers at WSSU are over. The Rams and Lady Rams are extremely active in the community. From youth reading programs to after school activities, the student-athletes at WSSU are constantly giving back to their communities.

CHAMPS/Life Skills CHAMPS (CHallenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success) was implemented in NCAA institutions beginning in 1994. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program was created to improve and enhance the student-athlete experience within their selected communities. The program was founded at Winston-Salem State University in 1998 and is under the guidance of Head

Cheerleading Coach and Assistant Marketing Director, Joevanne Estrada. “The purpose of CHAMPS/Life Skills is to prepare studentathletes for their life after athletics,” says Tonia Walker, WSSU’s current Interim Director of Athletics and WSSU’s first-ever CHAMPS Life Skills director. “The student-athletes help to mentor youth in the community, thereby strengthening not only their bond with the community but the community’s bond with the students and athletes of WSSU.” The CHAMPS/Life Skills program has five commitments for the establishment of a well-rounded student-athlete. Those commitments include academics, athletics, career development, personal development, and community service. It is through those five areas that the program works to develop not only quality student-athletes, but also exceptional individuals.

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Student-Athlete Advisory Council CHAMPS/Life Skills offers student-athletes the opportunity to enhance their experience as Rams through leadership opportunities. In addition to community activities, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program has a Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) that meets once a month to discuss issues dealing with the welfare of the student-athletes.

Involvement in the CHAMPS/Life Skills program is voluntary, yet each year over 150 WSSU student-athletes participate. In 2008-09, CHAMPS/Life Skills members and WSSU studentathletes, coaches and athletic administrators volunteered more than 900 hours, reaching thousands of local children.

The SAAC consists of one representative from every varsity sport at WSSU, with the exception of football, which is represented by two student-athletes. Each team is guaranteed one seat on the Council. The council is governed by a constitution and is student-athlete led.

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All Winston-Salem State University student-athletes receive first-class care from the WSSU Sports Medicine staff which is comprised of a team of certified athletic trainers, family practice physicians, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine consultants and a group of undergraduate students who are completing clinical experiences in the Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences. The Sports Medicine program at WSSU is closely associated with the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Department of Sports Medicine. As a result, all injured studentathletes at WSSU receive immediate attention from physicians with the highest credentials. The Winston-Salem State University Sports Medicine philosophy is two-fold: to assist in preventing injuries through effective seasonal and research-oriented programs, and to facilitate an aggressive post-injury total-body rehabilitation program for a timely return to competition.

encompasses a wide array of Sports Medicine consultants. Several rehabilitation programs may include osteopathic manual medicine, exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanical evaluations, sports psychiatry, massage therapy and orthopedic surgeons. The WSSU Sports Medicine staff is comprised of certified athletic trainer and Director of Sports Medicine, Darrell Turner, M.Ed., ATC, LAT; Sarah Muslim, M.S., ATC, LAT, COCS; Felicia Tucker, M.S., ATC; Dr. Cristin Ferguson, M.D., team orthopedic surgeon; Dr. Daryl Rosenbaum, M.D., family medicine, and Dr. Heath Thornton, M.D., family medicine. “The most important aspect of the Sports Medicine program is the athletes. At WSSU we utilize a family approach where we try to provide the athletes with the same exceptional level of healthcare that we would want our own family to receive” Director of Sports Medicine, Darrell Turner, M.Ed., ATC, LAT said.

In all cases, the ultimate total well being of each student-athlete is the top priority. WSSU’s aggressive and functional approach

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Sarah Muslim Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Much of what it takes to become a successful student-athlete at Winston-Salem State University begins in the weight room. Mike Ketchum, Winston-Salem State University football’s Defensive Coordinator also serves double-duty as the WSSU Athletic Department’s strength and conditioning advisor. Ketchum, with the cooperation of WSSU Director of Sports Medicine, Darrell Turner M.Ed., ATC, LAT have implemented a strength and conditioning program that challenges each and every player to the utmost. It is the goal of Ketchum and Turner to help each student-athlete at WSSU maximize their athletic potential while adding speed, strength and size. Under the direction of both Ketchum and Turner, the WSSU Strength and Conditioning program has adopted an aggressive attitude in making a commitment to winning. This commitment applies to the team’s efforts on the fields and courts of play and to the teams’ hard work and dedication in the weight room. To fulfill this commitment, Winston-Salem State University recently completely remodeled its athletes-only Whitaker Strength and Conditioning facility. Inside the 3,800 square foot facility there are nine workstations that each include a power rack, Olympic lifting platform, squat stand, bumper and a complete weight tree. As well, the facility houses two complete sets of dumbbells from

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10-125 pounds, a 0-90 degree utility bench, chin-up bars and a dip rack. The Rams also make use of the new 4,000 square foot WSSU Athletic Fieldhouse weight room that contains 10 Hammer Strength power stations, six Olympic dead lift stations, a full complement of dumbbells from 10-125 pounds, a neck machine and a new state-of-the-art treadmill. These tools afford Winston-Salem State University student-athletes the opportunity to maximize their athletic potential. Both Ketchum and Turner are constantly monitoring the progress of WSSU student-athletes as well as tailoring sport-specific strength and conditioning programs in order to fully take advantages of the innovations in their developing field.

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The Winston-Salem State University football team plays its homes games in the friendly confines of nearby Bowman Gray Stadium. Constructed in 1948, Bowman Gray Stadium is owned by the city of Winston-Salem and is located one block from the Winston-Salem State University main campus. The stadium holds 18,000 fans for exciting Winston-Salem State Rams football games each fall. For concerts and special events, Bowman Gray Stadium holds more than 20,000 fans. Every Saturday night from spring until football season in the fall, Bowman Gray features the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series. Seating is available for 20,000 race fans, with most races selling out. Races begin at 8:00 p.m. every Saturday evening, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. Bowman Gray Stadium and Winston-Salem State University football are both local legends that attract multitudes of fans regularly. The Rams have been playing at Bowman Gray stadium since the 1946 season and have amassed a record of 43-29-1 at home since head football coach Kermit Blount took over as Head Coach of the Rams in 1993. The stadium was also host to Wake Forest University football until the cross-town Deacons moved in Groves Stadium in 1968. The stadium houses a natural grass field and an impressive 3,748 square-foot, dual-level, press box. A new $5.1 million fieldhouse was completed in May of 2008 following an 18-month construction process that began following the

2006 football season. The old fieldhouse which stood at Bowman-Gray Stadium for the better part of two decades was removed and a new, state-of-the-art 20,992 square foot athletic fieldhouse welcomed an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in May of 2008. The five million dollar building was designed by Carlos Espinosa of Thomas H. Hughes Architecture, P.C. and was built by Triad Builders of King, North Carolina under the guidance of Project Manager, Aric Bullington and Superintendent, Doug Boelsche. The fieldhouse houses all of WSSU’s football, sports medicine, and athletic administration offices as well a pair of general-use offices, two skyboxes, and over 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Perched atop of the back of the fieldhouse is the newest and most advanced video board in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. With a total cost approaching nearly $400,000 dollars, the board was assembled by Texas Star Solutions and manufactured by Lighthouse. The Rams’ video board is built to the same exacting standards as a pair of Lighthouse video boards that adorn Qwest Field in Seattle, the home of the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. Measuring 18 feet high and 18 feet wide in the viewable area, the newest generation hidefinition LED display has the capability to reproduce over 16 million colors and is the crowning jewel which sits atop of the Rams’ state-of-the-art athletic fieldhouse.

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The Clarence E. Gaines Center, known to most as “The Gaines Center” is one of the trio of sites in which the Winston-Salem State University men’s and women’s basketball teams compete. It serves as not only a competition site, but as the primary practice facility for both the Rams and Lady Rams, in addition to being the home site for the WSSU women’s volleyball team.

The playing surface, constructed of premium quality hard wood, is resurfaced every year to optimize playing conditions. When fans pack into the Gaines Center to watch WSSU take on opposing teams, the gymnasium becomes a sea of raucous fans, and the temperature inside rises to nearly unbearable levels in the facility which does not have air conditioning.

What was once considered to be “state of the art” is now deemed too small for the larger than capacity crowds that both the men’s and women’s basketball teams generate. While the Gaines Center seats over 3,100 persons, the majority of games have sell-out attendance, prompting the Rams’ and Lady Rams’ recent moves to the LJVM Coliseum and Coliseum Annex.

Originally planned to be a classic Division II arena, the Gaines Center was constructed in 1971 and hosted its first basketball contest in November of that same year. Named after legendary WSSU basketball coach and the NCAA’s fifth winningest coach ever, Clarence E. Gaines, and adorned with rows of championship banners hanging from the ceiling, the Gaines Center is a testament to the tradition and history that is Winston-Salem State basketball. Plans for a new 6,500-seat basketball arena/convocation center are in development with construction slated for the 2010-11 academic year.

The Gaines Center is a very hostile place for visiting teams to play, and the Rams and Lady Rams very seldom lose in its friendly confines amassing a home winning percentage near .700 for the last decade.

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One of the newest arenas in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and one of the most beautiful basketball facilities in the country is the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum with a capacity to seat 14,665 fans. The facility has served as the part-time home of Winston-Salem State University basketball since 2002 and has been home to WSSU basketball more frequently with the Rams’ transition to the NCAA Division I level. Though the facility is owned by the city of Winston-Salem with the major tenant being the crosstown Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University, the Rams and Lady Rams play a large portion of their home schedules at the LJVM Coliseum every season. Since its opening in 1989, the Joel Coliseum has hosted many nationally known entertainment acts, a wide variety of university and community affairs, and a number of professional and amateur sporting events that have brought the focus of the entire country to the city of Winston-Salem. The coliseum is owned and operated by the city of Winston-Salem, and only through a cooperative effort from civic and corporate leaders did the facility become a reality. A wonderful basketball facility, the LJVM Coliseum has played host to the CIAA Basketball Championship and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds (1993, 1997, 2000 and 2007). It also played host to a prestigious Davis Cup tennis match between the United States and India. The facility hosted the first and second rounds of the 2007 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship in March of 2007 marking the fourth time that the arena has hosted this event. In June of 2008 the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced that the MEAC Basketball Tournament would be played at the LJVM Coliseum for the next three years, marking the second conference championship played in the arena in the twenty-year

history of the facility. Lawrence Joel Coliseum was actually almost two decades in the making. Twice during the 1970s (1976 and 1979), the voters of Winston-Salem rejected bond proposals that would have led to the replacement of the aging memorial coliseum. In December of 1984, however, the process was renewed again, and this time the plan was approved. A citizen’s committee determined the best size for the proposed facility, as well as a plan for an adjacent annex that could be used to supplement the calendar of events anticipated. That annex, referred to as the LJVM Coliseum Annex, is used by the Rams for basketball in addition to the C.E. Gaines Center and the LJVM Coliseum. The total cost for the facilities was estimated at $26 million. The new coliseum was named for Lawrence Joel, the only native of Winston-Salem, N.C. who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest combat award. Joel, an Army medic who passed away in 1984, was recognized for saving the lives of 13 fellow soldiers during a Viet Cong attack north of Saigon in 1965. Although twice wounded in the legs by enemy machinegun fire, Joel crawled across the battle area for more than 24 hours, administering aid to his comrades. Nearly 500 other Forsyth County veterans who gave their lives for their country in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Grenada Invasion, and the Persian Gulf War are also honored in the unique memorial at the entrance of the coliseum. Ground was broken on April 23 of 1987, and work was completed on Aug. 28, 1989 with a dedication ceremony that officially announced the opening of what now is the LJVM Coliseum Complex.

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With the transition to NCAA Division I, the Rams and Lady Rams have experienced tremendous growth within the athletic department. New staff positions, additional coaches, increased scholarships and improvements to athletic facilities have all added to the overall student-athlete experience at Winston-Salem State University and have translated into success on the field and in the classroom. While the new WSSU athletic fieldhouse was completed in May of 2008 and the WSSU tennis complex was completed just prior to the fieldhouse opening, the Rams and Lady Rams refuse to rest upon their laurels and the WSSU Department of Athletics will be welcoming additional athletic department facilities projects as the Lady Rams softball team and the men’s and women’s track and field teams will soon be moving into their new homes as well. Located adjacent to the new WSSU tennis complex, the men’s and women’s track and field team recently opened a brand new, state-of-the-art track and field facility which houses an eight-lane rubberized running track, high jump and long jump pits, pole vault, hammer throw and javelin stations and houses both a 100-yard and 50-yard football practice field facility.

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The new track and field facility has allowed the Rams and Lady Rams to continue their dominance on the track and opened for completion prior to the outdoor track and field season in the spring of 2009. As well, the lady Rams softball team will see a brand new, stateof-the-art softball stadium being built adjacent to the track and field facility with plans to add a neighboring baseball facility in the coming years. The site for the new softball facility is the old Civitan Park location where the Lady Rams have enjoyed years of softball success en route to earning four conference softball titles. The improvements in facilities for WSSU student-athletes are possible through the generous donations and endowments of alumni, fans, and supporters of WSSU athletics. With the help of everyone in the “Ram Nation”, WSSU will continue to be an athletic power, one that carries on the tradition of excellence that has long been associated with Winston-Salem State University.

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As exciting as WSSU football and basketball games are, the experience would not be complete without the Winston-Salem State University “Red Sea of Sound” marching band.

achievements occurred during the early and late 1970’s which include: + A half-time performance for the Baltimore Colts – 1971

Records have determined the existence of an instrumental music program at Slater Industrial Academy (now Winston-Salem State University) as early as 1933. The ensemble was known as the Slater Industrial Academy Orchestra.

+ Participation in the Afro- American Day Parade –New York City, 1974

In 1925, Slater Industrial Academy became known as WinstonSalem Teachers College. The first tangible efforts in the direction of starting a band came between the years of 1937-1941. During this four year period, a group of young college students organized a musical group and named themselves the Teachers College Collegians. The Teachers College Collegians performed and played primarily dance music.

+ Participation in the RJR Rodeo Parade

Between 1943 and 1944, in an effort to stimulate growth and development with the band, the Winston-Salem Teachers College National Association created the “Band Project,” a fundraiser for the band program. The Association raised $1,507.25 to purchase eighteen (18) instruments for the band program. During that time the band played at chapel services each week. The college’s first band was organized in 1945 under the direction of music instructor Hamlet Goore. Mr. Goore served as band director until 1950. During the five-year period spanning from 1945 to 1950 the organization made tremendous progress. During the 50’s and early 60’s, not much information exists concerning the Winston-Salem State Teachers College Band. It is known that in 1966 or 1967, the band was under the direction of Mr. Harry Pickard. In 1969 the band was under the baton of Dr. Fred Tanner. At the end of the 1969-70 football season the band was presented with an award for being the “Biggest Sound in the CIAA.” Many notable

+ A performance for the arrival of President Jimmy Carter, 1976 + Participation in the parade for the new Masonic Lodge, Winston-Salem In 1972 Winston-Salem State College became known as WinstonSalem State University. The notoriety of the band program excelled during Dr. Tanner’s career and the WSSU band became nationally recognized as one of the best instrumental ensembles in the country. The program changed hands several times after Dr. Tanner relinquished the position. The most notable change occurred in 1994 when Mr. Emory Jones became the band master. Mr. Jones, a 1971 graduate of WSSU, devoted ten untiring years to the WSSU band program. In his honor, The Emory Jones Endowed Scholarship in Music has been established. The Winston-Salem State University Band is now under the direction of Dr. Michael Magruder. His no-nonsense approach to the band and primarily to the sound philosophy of the band has transformed the entire instrumental band program at WSSU. In the four years under Dr. Magruder the band program has continued moving forward. A quality sound along with a comprehensive musical philosophy has seen the WSSU band continue to grow and develop. The change has been significant however future endeavors will undoubtedly be witness to the greatness which is yet to come.

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+ T he pride of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference are the Winston-Salem State University cheerleaders, one of the finest competitive cheerleading squads in the nation.

Cheerleading Championships. The effort marked the second straight season that a Lady Ram took home individual honors at the MEAC Cheerleading Championship.

+ W SSU Red Team cheerleaders lead the crowds at all WSSU football and men’s basketball games while the WSSU White Team cheerleaders entertain the masses and create a highly charged atmosphere at all WSSU women’s basketball contests.

Alma Mater:

+ O n March 18, 2008, the Lady Rams made its first appearance in an official meet since the transition to NCAA Division I at the 2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Cheerleading Championship in Raleigh, North Carolina. + T he Lady Rams took second place in the All-Girl Division of the 2008 MEAC Cheerleading Championship. Lady Rams Jeannette Wallace and Deanna Wala both took home All-Star honors. Wallace took first place in the All-Star Division while Wala finished second. + F ormer Lady Ram cheerleader Cherrelle Smith was one of three WSSU student-athletes to earn the 2008 Chancellor’s Cup for holding a 4.0 grade-point average. + T he Winston-Salem State University cheerleading squads continued to make history on March 14, 2009 with a dynamic performance at the 2009 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Cheerleading Championship where they captured third-place team honors.

As we go forth from Old State U., A song of love we sing to thee And praises to thy memory Of days at State University Thy sons and daughters bring thee fame Through knowledge which we here have gained Exultingly we praise thy name, Oh Winston-Salem State University As we go forth from Old State U., Good leaders we will always be And stand for all humanity As you have taught us State University In all we do we shall proclaim To all the world the enduring fame As we go forth we praise thy name Oh Winston-Salem State University Words and Music by Noah F. Ryder Arrangement by D.S. Burk

+ M arch 14, 2009 was historic not only in team competition but individually as WSSU sophomore cheerleader Regan Hales placed second overall in the All-Star Division of the 2009 MEAC

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OFFICIAL 2009 The Winston-Salem State University Rams seem to play a rivalry game every weekend as conference play in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a heated affair no matter the opponent. However, there are some rivalries that run deeper than others with none greater than the pair of in-state rivalries that pit the Rams versus the Aggies of North Carolina A&T and the Eagles of North Carolina Central.

Rams vs. Aggies The long-standing rivalry between the Rams and the Aggies is a bitter one that dates back to the two teams’ first meeting in 1944. The Rams’ transition to NCAA Division I has welcomed a renewal of the rivalry that had taken a seven-year hiatus from 1999 until 2006. + W SSU and N.C. A&T are separated by only 31 miles of Interstate 40 as the Rams call Winston-Salem home while the Aggies’ campus is in Greensboro.

+ T he two teams have met 47 times with North Carolina A&T holding the series advantage over the Rams 36-11. + W SSU has won two of the last three meetings over the Aggies since renewing the rivalry. The Rams won 41-14 in Greensboro, N.C. in 2006 and defeated N.C. A&T 28-7 in 2007 in Winston-Salem, N.C. + T he Rams will welcome the Aggies back to Bowman Gray Stadium in 2009 as WSSU will attempt to replicate 2007’s 21-point victory in front of over 22,000 fans.

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Rams vs. Eagles WSSU and North Carolina Central have a storied rivalry that dates back to the 1945 season when the two teams first began a rivalry that has seen the two teams meet 42 times. The Rams versus Eagles rivalry is second to only WSSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rivalry with North Carolina A&T. + W SSU and North Carolina Central are separated by only 87 miles of Interstate 40 as the campus of NCCU is located in Durham, N.C. + D uring the 2003 season the Rams defeated the Eagles 47-0 in a nationally televised game show live on BET in front of a near-sellout crowd of 19,000 fans at Bowman Gray Stadium in WinstonSalem, N.C. + D uring the 2007 season the Rams defeated the Eagles 35-10 in Winston-Salem, N.C. as WSSU pulled ahead in the all-time series by the count of 21-20. + T he 2008 season saw the Eagles tie the series at 21-21 as they handed the Rams a 23-16 loss in Durham, N.C. + T he two teams meet for the 43rd time all-time in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the penultimate game of the Ramsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2009 season as WSSU looks to run their home win streak over NCCU to two games.

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Winston-Salem State University, long a pipeline to the National Football League for decades has given hope to many a players’ professional football dream. For many that dream is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and patience. The determination to work for years at skillfully advancing one’s craft for the opportunity to have a chance to play on the nation’s ultimate stage, on the field in the NFL.

The drafting of William Hayes marked the first time in the 15-year career of Winston-Salem State University head coach, Kermit Blount that a player he recruited has been taken in the NFL Draft.

Winston-Salem State University’s William Hayes knew that the long wait was over when the phone rang that Sunday morning. On the other end of the phone line was a team official for the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans who informed William that he would be the 103rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

“William, without a shadow of a doubt, can play and contribute in the NFL. He is a player that has done so much for our program throughout his career and this is just another positive contribution that he has made to WSSU football as his being drafted will help our future recruiting efforts and help to generate even more media attention to the positive direction that we are taking our program here at Winston-Salem State.”

Hayes, a defensive end who closed out a stellar career for the Rams of Winston-Salem State University in 2008, became the first player to get drafted since Richard Huntley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft (117th overall). A 6-3, 272-pound defensive end from High Point, North Carolina, Hayes played in 29 games for the Rams in his career with 24 starts. He closed out his senior season at WSSU with 78 total tackles (46 solo tackles), 19 stops for loss, with a team-high 8.5 sacks. Hayes, a terror for opposing offenses, forced a nation’s-best seven fumbles and returned two of his team-high four fumble recoveries for touchdowns, the only touchdowns of his career.

“Personally, I am really happy for him and his family. Professionally it is a great honor for the university to have a guy move beyond the collegiate level and get to showcase his skills in the National Football League” Blount said.

The Titans, one of a trio of NFL teams that were interested in drafting Hayes, the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars being the other two teams expressing interest in Hayes’ services, traded their fifthround pick in the 2008 NFL Draft (157th overall) to the Washington Redskins in order to move up to the 103rd overall pick to take Hayes with the fourth pick in the fourth round. “What we did was trade this year’s [2008] five to Washington to move up from 124 up to 103 and that got us in position to have an opportunity to draft William [Hayes]” Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher commented.

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“We had William in, looked at William. The entire scouting staff looked at William over those couple of days with the coaches and there was a lot of interest out there despite the early reports of what you may have read and so on and so forth. He was a very fast rising prospect. We feel like William comes in and helps us immediately at the end position. Despite the fact that he came from a smaller school, he has some skills that are rare -- his hand use, his explosion, his quickness, his effort, his change of direction. We feel like William can help us right off the bat at the end position.” Hayes joins the Titans, a team that has a storied history drafting talent from NCAA Division I-FCS (formerly I-AA) programs as Tennessee’s current roster sports 12 players from NCAA Division I-FCS schools. An NFL prospect for both his junior and senior seasons, Hayes received the call from the Titans after returning home following church services on the Sunday morning of the second day of the 2008 NFL draft. “I am really happy. I feel like I am at home now. I was just waiting and hoping that I would get a call. I knew that teams were interested as I spoke to representatives from Tennessee, the [Indianapolis] Colts and the [Jacksonville] Jaguars. But nobody showed me as much love as Tennessee. When I visited there for my workout I really felt like that was the place for me” Hayes said via phone on Sunday afternoon. The long hours in the gym, the sleepless nights spent watching film and studying the game, the two-a-days in the blistering heat of August, and

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the pressure to perform may be over for some people, but for William Hayes they will continue. “I am ready to go to work now. I am the one to prove the doubters wrong. You are never going to see me stop working. Like I said, I am about to get to work right now. Nothing is going to stop my shine. I am ready to get down to work and prove everybody, Mel Kiper, and everybody else that had something negative to say, wrong. It’s time to go to work now.” And with that, William Hayes went off to put in more work, for more hours, in the gym as he continued on his quest to prove the doubters wrong. And prove them wrong he did as he capped a very successful rookie season in the NFL. The 2008 fourth-round pick will again be relied upon to provide depth in the Titans’ defensive end rotation in 2009 after seeing action in eight games as a rookie including the Titans’ first round playoff game. In his first season with the Titans, Hayes collected 21 tackles, a sack, two quarterback pressures, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed. With his intensity and work ethic, in combination with his natural ability and heady knowledge of the game, William Hayes looks to continue to make his presence known in the National Football League while at the same time continuing to carry on the good name of Winston-Salem State University.

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MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), a NCAA Division I Conference, is in its 39th year of operation heading into the 2009-2010 academic school year. Housed in the Armada Hoffler Tower at Town Center of Virginia Beach,Virginia, the MEAC is made up of 12 outstanding, historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, South Carolina State University and Winston-Salem State University. MEAC STAFF Raynoid Dedeaux, Director of Championships Sonja O. Stills, Assistant Commissioner for Administration & Compliance/SWA Patricia L. Porter, Director of Media Relations Jonathan Gattis, II, Director of Finance Julius Small, Director of Corporate Partnerships/ Marketing Sahar Abdul-Rashid, Assistant Director of Media Relations Shamaree Brown, Assistant Director of Compliance/ Championships John Porter, Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Carl Blair, Coordinator of Softball Umpires Larry Rose, Supervisor of Basketball Officials (Men) Dwight Barbee, Supervisor of Basketball Officials (Women) Dan Evan, Supervisor of Football Officials Terria Galvez, Receptionist MEAC COMMISSIONERS Dr. Dennis E. Thomas

2002 - present

Brenda H. McCoy (Interim)

1996 & 2002

Charles S. Harris

1996 - 2002

Kenneth A. Free*

1978 - 1996

Dr. James Young (Part-time)

1975 - 1978

Earl Mason (Part-time)

1974 - 1975

Dr. Leroy Walker (Part-time)

1971 - 1974

*First full-time MEAC Commissioner MEAC SPONSORED SPORTS Women’s Sports

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Basketball

Baseball

Bowling

Basketball

Cross Country

Indoor Track & Field

Football

Outdoor Track & Field

Indoor Track & Field

Softball

Outdoor Track & Field

Tennis

Volleyball

HISTORY In 1969, a bold ad hoc group of innovators long associated with intercollegiate athletics met in Durham, N.C., to discuss the feasibility of organizing a new conference. Dissected from these discussions, a steering and planning committee was formed to fully investigate the idea, present a detailed report with recommendations to interested collegiate institutions, and then construct a workshop to outline proposals. After adopting a program, seven institutions (Delaware State College, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State College) agreed to become the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Its major objective was to establish, organize and supervise an intercollegiate athletic program among a compact group of educational institutions of high academic standards and with a sound philosophy of co-curricular activities. The conference was confirmed in 1970, kicking off its first season of competition in football in 1971. In 1978, a milestone was reached when the MEAC selected Kenneth A. Free to be its first full-time commissioner. He had been preceded by three interim (part-time) commissioners: Dr. Leroy Walker (1971-74); who later had the distinction of serving as the President of the United States Olympic Committee, the late Earl Mason (1974-75) and the late Dr. James Young (1975-78). Kenneth A. Free served the conference for 18 years before stepping down in 1995. In 1996, Charles S. Harris was named commissioner and served in the capacity until April 2002. Longtime MEAC administrator Brenda H. McCoy served

two stints as Interim Commissioner, one in 1996 and again in 2002. On September 1, 2002, Dr. Dennis E. Thomas was named the commissioner and has served in the position for six years. The leagues’ first expansion occurred in October 1979 when Bethune-Cookman College and Florida A&M University were voted into the MEAC as new members. Original members Morgan State, North Carolina Central and Maryland Eastern Shore withdrew from the conference at the end of the 1979 fiscal year. Maryland Eastern Shore was readmitted in 1981 and Morgan State returned in 1984. Florida A&M opted to resign in 1984, but was readmitted in 1986. Coppin State College was granted admittance in 1985, becoming the ninth member institution. The MEAC expanded again in the 90’s with the inclusion of Hampton University (1995) and Norfolk State University (1997). The final expansion occurred in 2007, with the addition of Winston-Salem State University. On June 8, 1980, the MEAC was classified as a Division I conference by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The following month the MEAC received an automatic berth to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Currently, the league has automatic qualifying bids for NCAA postseason play in baseball (since 1994), men’s basketball (since 1981), women’s basketball (since 1982), football (since 1996), softball (since 1995), men and women’s tennis (since 1998), and volleyball (since 1994).

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MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS The MEAC has enjoyed great athletic success over the years. In 2008, Maryland Eastern Shore defeated Arkansas State, 4-2 to win the NCAA Women’s Bowling National Championship, the first in conference and school history. Lady Hawks’ head coach Sharon Brummell became the first female head coach to win a NCAA bowling title.

In outdoor track and field, North Carolina Central won the first three MEAC outdoor track and field titles and finished fourth in the 1974 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. North Carolina Central’s Larry Black was a member of the 1972 Olympic 400-meter relay team that won the gold medal and the silver medal in the 200-meter dash.

In men’s basketball, Morgan State won the 1974 NCAA College Division II National Championship. The 1981 tournament champion Howard Bison became the first MEAC team to play in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship. MEAC tournament runners-up North Carolina A&T was invited to play in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) during the same season.

MEAC women began outdoor track and field conference competition in 1980. Two years later, South Carolina State won the AIAW Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championship (1982).

Coppin State and Hampton also made history in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament with first-round victories. The No. 15 seeded Coppin State defeated No. 2 South Carolina in 1997 and No. 15 seeded Hampton defeated No. 2 Iowa State in 2001. Both victories ranked among the Top 10 greatest tournament upsets of all-time by ESPN’s SportsCenter. In women’s basketball, South Carolina State won the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Division II National Championship in 1979. In 1982, Howard became the first MEAC women’s team to participate in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championships. South Carolina State earned the berth in 1983 and became the first MEAC team, men or women, to win a first-round game in the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. Coppin State, winners of back-to back conference tournaments in 2005 and 2006, earned a berth to the 2007 WNIT. The Lady Eagles defeated Saint Joseph’s in the first round to earn their first Division I postseason victory. In football, prior to the establishment of Division I-AA competition, the MEAC football champion played in the Gold Bowl held in Richmond,Va., which matched them against the champion of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). South Carolina State represented the MEAC in 1977 and 1978, winning both outings over Winston-Salem State and Norfolk State respectively. South Carolina State won MEAC football titles in 1981 and 1982 and reached the second round of the I-AA championships both years. In addition to NCAA post-season play, MEAC football teams have appeared in NCAA sanctioned bowl-games. The MEAC was also instrumental in constructing the Freedom Bowl All-Star Classic and the Heritage Bowl.

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The MEAC initiated cross country and indoor track and field in 1981. Tennis and golf returned as MEAC-governed sports in 1981 after a five-year hiatus. Golf was discontinued after the 1982 championships. In wrestling, Morgan State won 13 of the 24 conference championships. Individual wrestling champions were granted automatic entry into the NCAA championships in 1986. The MEAC discontinued wrestling as a conference-governed championship in 1995. Baseball (discontinued following the 1977 season) along with women’s volleyball were added as MEAC-governed sports in 1983. Women’s softball became a MEAC sanctioned sport in 1992. In 2003, Florida A&M became the first MEAC school to win a volleyball match in the NCAA Championship, with a first-round win over Winthrop. In 2004, the Lady Rattlers became the first HBCU team ranked in the Top 25 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) national poll. In softball, Bethune-Cookman earned the league’s first-ever atlarge bid to the NCAA Softball Championship in 2005. The Lady Wildcats defeated Florida, Central Florida and South Florida in the Florida Regional to become the first MEAC school to win a NCAA Division I Softball Regional. Bethune-Cookman ended the 2005 season with the leagues’ first-ever rankings in the final softball polls, reaching No. 18 in the NFCA/USA Today Coaches poll and No. 23 in the USA Softball/ESPN.com Poll. + MEAC football has produced many NFL and professional football greats, including ten pro football Hall of Famers: Marion Motley (1968), Roosevelt Brown (1975), Len Ford (1976), David “Deacon” Jones (1980), Willie Lanier (1986), Art Shell (1989), Larry Little (1993), Leroy Kelly (1994), Elvin Bethea (2003), and Harry Carson (2006). Currently there are over 32 former MEAC football players on NFL rosters.

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TeamS of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats Nestled in the heart of Daytona Beach, Florida, the 70-acre campus of Bethune-Cookman University is home to a diverse student body of over 3,000. The main campus, with 35 buildings spanning over 70 acres of land, is situated on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard bounded by George W. Engram Boulevard and Lincoln Streets, International Speedway, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevards. Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904, the college is a historically-black, United Methodist Church-related, liberal arts, careeroriented, co-educational, and residential institution offering bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in 37 major areas through six academic divisions: business, education, humanities, nursing, science/mathematics, and social sciences. Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, golf, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, tennis, and volleyball. Coppin State University Eagles Coppin State University is located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Baltimore, Maryland. The 45-acre campus is 15 minutes from the Inner Harbor and within 20 minutes from most other parts of the city. Founded in 1900 and named after the late Fanny Jackson Coppin, Coppin State is a public, urban, liberal arts college with an enrollment of 4,104 students, offering bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and master’s degrees in arts and science, education, humanities, mathematics, nursing, social sciences, and sports management. Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, tennis, softball, and volleyball. Delaware State University Hornets Delaware State University is a 400-acre pedestrian complex located in North Dover, Delaware on the corner of U.S. 13 and College Road. Founded in 1891, Delaware State is a public, progressive, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution, offering bachelor

of arts and bachelor of science degrees in 67 undergraduate majors, 18 graduate majors, and two doctoral programs to 3,534 students through: agriculture and related sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, technology, education and sports sciences, humanities, social sciences, health, and public policy and management.

serves 6,152 students. The university offers 45 undergraduate programs, 14 master’s programs and four doctoral degree programs through seven divisions: business, engineering and technology, liberal arts and education, journalism and communications, nursing, pharmacy and science, and the College of Continuing Education.

Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, track and field, tennis, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and equestrian.

Sports sponsored: basketball, bowling, crosscountry, football, golf, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, sailing, softball, and volleyball.

Florida A&M University Rattlers

Howard University Bison

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a four-year, public, co-educational, and fully accredited institution of higher learning. The main campus is comprised of 131 buildings spread over 419 acres located on the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee, the capital of the state of Florida.

Howard University, located in the heart of urban northwest Washington, D.C., has produced more African-Americans with advanced degrees than any other institution in the world. Founded in 1867, the main campus is spread over 89-acres with separate campuses for the School of Law and the School of Divinity.

The enrollment population consists primarily of undergraduates. The university offers 62 bachelor’s degrees in 103 majors/tracks, with 36 master’s degrees with 56 majors/tracks being offered within 11 of the university’s 13 schools and colleges: allied health sciences, architecture, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, journalism and graphic arts, communications, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. Two professional degrees and eleven Ph.D. degree programs are offered to an enrollment of 8,974 students.

Howard consists of 12 schools and colleges offering degrees in: allied health sciences, business, communications, architecture, engineering, computer sciences, the natural sciences, pharmacy, nursing, medicine, dentistry, divinity, law, the arts, social work, and education.

Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, golf, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Hampton University Pirates

Resting on the banks of the Hampton River, Hampton University is a beautiful 285-acre waterfront campus located in southeastern Virginia. The university is located near the Chesapeake Bay, 20 minutes from Norfolk, 15 minutes from Newport News, and 25 minutes from Williamsburg. Founded in 1868 by General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, Hampton is a four-year, private, independent, co-educational institution that

Sports sponsored: basketball, bowling, crosscountry, football, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore is located in the small town of Princess Anne on the eastern shore of the state of Maryland. The campus is located 13 miles south of the town of Salisbury which provides shopping and recreational facilities. The quiet community environment is excellent for learning, yet it is only three hours by car from the abundant cultural and recreational facilities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach. Founded in 1886, UMES is a land-grant, historically black university which awards Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in African-American studies, accounting, agriculture, airway Science, art, biology, business administration, special education, English, hotel

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TeamS of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference restaurant management, and physical therapy. Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Morgan State University Bears Known as “Maryland’s Public Urban University,” Morgan State University is a co-educational institution strategically located in the picturesque northeastern section of Baltimore, Maryland. The campus covers an area of more than 143 acres and is surrounded by rapidly growing residential communities. Morgan State was founded in 1867 with the mission to train men for the ministry. Today, the public university offers degrees in business, engineering, education, social work, hospitality management and arts and sciences. Sports sponsored: basketball, bowling, crosscountry, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Norfolk State University Spartans Norfolk State University is an urban, four-year, co-educational institution. The 134-acre campus is located in the Tidewater area of Norfolk,Virginia, surrounded by Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Newport News – all rich in culture, recreation and human resources. The Tidewater area serves as a hub for the United States Army, Air Force and Navy. Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University has an enrollment of over 6,300 students and offers 39 baccalaureate degrees, 16 master’s degrees, and two doctoral programs in business, education, liberal arts, sciences and technology, social work, and graduate studies. Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, tennis, and volleyball. North Carolina A&T State University Aggies The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a comprehensive, land-grant

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institution spread out over 188 acres at the center of the Piedmont region near downtown Greensboro, North Carolina. Founded in 1891, A&T was temporarily located in Raleigh, N.C. until it moved to Greensboro in 1893. N.C. A&T offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels from two programs and six schools: arts and sciences, engineering, agriculture, business and economics, education, nursing, technology, and graduate studies. Sports sponsored: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. South Carolina State University Bulldogs South Carolina State University is a four-year, public, co-educational institution located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. More than 60 buildings sprawl across the 160-acre campus with an enrollment of over 4,700 students.

in growing fields such as health sciences, information technology, financial services, and teacher education offer the flexibility to accommodate diverse life situations of both traditional and non-traditional students ranging from recent high-school graduates to working adults. The university’s curriculum also prepares all students to use the latest technologies as powerful tools for continuous learning, career advancement, and personal enrichment. Beyond technical skills, the WSSU educational experience inspires individual commitment to community service through classroom and field experiences that develop civic leadership and prepare students to make lifetime contributions to society. Sports Sponsored: basketball, bowling, crosscountry, football, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, tennis, volleyball, and golf.

Founded in 1896, South Carolina State University offers 60 baccalaureate programs in applied professional sciences, biology, education, business, engineering and technology, arts, and humanities. The University is one of the two schools in the state of South Carolina to offer master’s degrees in speech-language pathology. Sports sponsored: basketball, bowling, crosscountry, football, golf, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Winston-Salem State University Rams Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), founded in 1892, is one of 16 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The university occupies a 110-acre campus and enrolls a diverse student population of over 6,400 students, offering bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors and 10 master’s degrees. WSSU employs 400 full-time faculty and more than 800 full-time staff and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Winston-Salem State University is a premier public institution that develops the skills and values students need to contribute to and succeed in the changing economy of the 21st Century. Its world-class degree programs

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Kermit Blount

Mike Ketchum

Alan Hall

Aaron Federspiel

Head Coach Years as a college head coach: 16 Years as a college assistant: 10 Overall years coaching: 26

Defensive Coordinator Years as a college head coach: 14 Years as a college assistant: 14 Overall years coaching: 28

Offensive Coordinator Years as a college coordinator: 8 Years as a college assistant: 7 Overall years coaching: 15

Offensive Line Years as a college assistant: 7 Overall years coaching: 7

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Sherman Simmons Defensive Line Years as a college assistant: 26 Overall years coaching: 26

Kevin Downing Receivers Years as a college assistant: 5 Overall years coaching: 5

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Robert Vallone Running Backs Years as a high school head coach: 4 Years as a college assistant: 8 Overall years coaching: 12

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The Rams’ 27-26 victory over Delaware State University on the Saturday afternoon of Nov. 8, 2008 afternoon was more than just another win for WSSU as head football coach Kermit Blount rewrote the record books at his alma mater as he moved into first place all-time with 90 career victories in only his 16th season. The victory marked WSSU’ head coach Kermit Blount’s 90th career victory, one more than legendary WSSU head coach, and current Florida A&M University Director of Athletics, William “Bill” Hayes and his 89 career WSSU coaching victories. “This is very emotional for me” Blount said in postgame interviews. “I never thought I’d be this emotional but my players really showed they loved me in this game” he added. “They really stuck to it in the second half, never let up, and we came away with the win. It is an honor to even be mentioned in the same sentence as a man like Bill Hayes, and to do it at the institution that I love so much and played my college football at, it is truly a special moment.” Blount will head into in his 17th season as the head coach at WSSU in as he and the Rams continue to transition from NCAA Division II to Division I classification, a process that Blount has been a part of since the beginning.

A man who is no stranger to success, Blount wasted little time in making sure that the Rams were competitive against Division I competition as it took only two years for him to earn his first winning season at the Division I level. Following a convincing 35-10 victory over North Carolina Central on Nov. 10, 2007, Blount led the Rams to their first winning season at the Division I level. Blount has been responsible for 90 of WSSU’s 342 wins all-time as he has accounted for 26.3 percent of the wins in WSSU program history. He has also led the Rams to 25 percent of their conference championships as he led the Rams to two of their eight conference titles as a head coach and led the Rams to two more conference titles as a quarterback on the Rams ‘1977 and 1978 title-winning squads. Coach Blount has long been associated with football programs that have experienced phenomenal success and he has been a key ingredient in building the success of those programs over the 25 seasons on the bench during his coaching tenure. In all he has been in a leadership role with teams that have won a total of six conference titles at both the NCAA Division I and Division II levels.

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OFFICIAL 2009 The WSSU Athletics Game Plan… “A game plan for life” The WSSU Athletics Game Plan provides developmental opportunities in the following areas:

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Winston-Salem State University student-athletes are not only prepared for competition on their chosen fields of play, they are prepared to succeed in the game of life. The WSSU Athletics Game Plan prepares the Rams’ and Lady Rams’ 300-plus student-athletes for success not only in athletics and academics, but in life skills and preparation for the future. The WSSU Athletics Game Plan prepares WSSU student-athletes for the

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Academic Development Athletic Development Career Development Graduate School Preparation + Community Involvement

+ Character and Leadership Development + Financial Education + Personal Development + Health and Wellness + Family-Oriented Lifestyle

challenges and opportunities beyond the playing field. Through various personal, professional and leadership development programs, WSSU studentathletes are made ready for life after athletics. Under the direction of a caring WSSU Athletic Department staff in cooperation with the NCAA, the WSSU Athletics Game Plan expands student-athletes’ horizons in ways that they may have never thought possible.

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WSSU History Campus Map Winston-Salem, N.C.

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Chancellor Donald Julian Reaves

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Winston-Salem State University was founded as the Slater Industrial Academy on September 28, 1892. It began in a one-room frame structure with 25 pupils and one teacher. In 1895, the school was recognized by the state of North Carolina, and in 1897 it was chartered by the Slater Industrial and State Normal School. From the beginning, the school has insisted upon the vital importance of elementary school teachers in building an improved citizenship. Emphasis has, therefore, constantly been placed upon the quality and quantity of training for these teachers. In 1925, the General Assembly of North Carolina recognized the school’s leadership in this field and granted the school a new charter, extending its curriculum above high school. The school changed its name to Winston-Salem Teachers College and empowered it, under the authority of the State Board of Education, to confer appropriate degrees. Winston-Salem Teachers College thus became the first Negro institution in the nation to grant degrees for teaching in the elementary grades.

State College. A statute designating WinstonSalem Teachers College as Winston-Salem State University received legislative approval in 1969. On October 30, 1971, the General Assembly reorganized higher education in North Carolina, and on July 1, 1972, WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) became one of 16 constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina, subject to the control of the Board of Governors.

now enrolls more than 6,400 students, offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 academic majors, master’s degrees in 10 programs, and employs 400 full-time faculty and more than 800 staff members. It is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. WSSU has a diverse student population with increasing enrollment of non-traditional and part-time students.

Winston-Salem State University is located on 110 acres in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, a city of over 190,000 residents. This thriving Twin City is part of the Piedmont Triad, which encompasses the neighboring cities of Greensboro and High Point. The Triad is one of the most heavily populated and fastest growing metropolitan areas between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, GA (U.S. Census Statistical Information).

On March 5, 1998 the University’s “Strategic Framework for Change” was unveiled to the Board of Trustees and the Winston-Salem community. The document provides the context for transforming today’s Winston-Salem State University into one of the region’s finest public undergraduate institutions. Nursing at WinstonSalem State University offers a global health curriculum and international student and faculty exchange. Gottenburg’s University in Sweden, the Nightingale Institute at King’s College in London, the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland, Waterford Regional Technical College in Southern Ireland, and WSSU are all partners in this exciting venture.

In 1957, the North Carolina General Assembly revised the charter of the college and authorized the expansion of the curriculum to include secondary education and any other specific types of training as directed and determined by the State Board of Higher Education.

Winston-Salem State University is rapidly changing its “well-kept secret” status. The University has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges and Universities” publication as one of the best public liberal arts colleges in the south for the last nine years (2001-09). WSSU is perhaps best defined by part of the University’s mission statement which reads: “Excellent academic programs with a strong liberal arts foundation will be offered within a learning culture which exemplifies excellence in teaching and scholarship; emphasizes faculty-student interaction; promotes lifelong learning; and prepares individuals for leadership and service in the global society.”

The North Carolina General Assembly of 1963 authorized the changing of the name of Winston-Teachers College to Winston-Salem

The present day Winston-Salem State University has come a long way from its humble beginnings as Slater Industrial Academy in 1892. WSSU

The Nursing School was established in 1953, awarding graduates the degree of Bachelor of Science. The basic nursing program covers four years of study with equal emphasis on academic and professional education.

The pass rate for Winston-Salem State University nursing graduates on the state board examination is above 90 percent, one of the highest in the state of North Carolina and the highest among historically black colleges and universities nationally. During the summer of 1997, a team of scientists and students were lauded for the early detection of breast cancer. The project was conducted in collaboration with researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland. WSSU also leverages partnerships with Duke University, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and National

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THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE IS NOW + The sole public liberal arts university in the Winston-Salem area. + A community of scholars with one-fourth of the 2009 graduating class receiving cum laude honors. + A university that enrolls more than 6,400 students pursuing more than 40 undergraduate courses of study and 10 master’s programs. + A source for scholarship opportunities through internships, continuing education, professional development, community involvement, and life-long education. + A major employer, providing nearly 2,500 jobs and generating approximately $80 million in income, $50 million in retail sales, and $10 million in state and local taxes. + A n institution recognized by the John Templeton Foundation for the commitment to encouraging spiritual growth and moral values. + A campus of champions with 10 men’s basketball conference championships, one NCAA basketball national championship (1967), eight conference football titles and numerous post-season appearances. + O ne of U.S. News and World Report’s top public liberal arts colleges in the South for nine straight years. + A public, master’s level, co-educational, constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio possessing a diverse enrollment and proud historically black college/university (HBCU) heritage where 86 percent of students receive financial aid assistance.

University of Singapore to expand research opportunities and curricula for students and faculty. WSSU’s GAMMA Center for computer graphics, animation and multimedia applications received national recognition in the 1998 edition of Animation Magazine’s Guide to Schools and Recruitment. In the 1990’s, Fortune 500 corporations increasingly recruited business, economics, and accounting graduates. Recently, the University’s student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants was recognized in the national competition at the Association’s annual meeting. Sport Management at WSSU is one of the top undergraduate programs of its kind in the country and is seeking wider accreditation by the North American Society for Sport Management and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Education for Mature Adults at WSSU and across the nation are among the fastest growing health-related curricula. Only a handful of colleges and universities offer bachelors degrees in these disciplines, and even fewer are accredited by related professional organizations. WSSU is the only four-year university in the country and the only Historically Black College and University to offer a Bachelor of Science degree program in Motorsport Management; a unique opportunity for students to “learn the business, and grow the sport.” With plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience throughout the curriculum, studies within this major will prepare students for entry-level positions in motorsport operations, motorsport marketing, and event planning. WSSU has built great relationships with many racing venues and a required internship in the motorsports field provides students with experiential learning and serves as an avenue for enhanced career placement. Winston-Salem State’s Diggs Gallery is a cultural meeting place where art is the common language for a wide range of campus and community discussions. Founded by James Gordon Haines in 1990, the gallery is

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committed to exhibiting African and African-American visual arts and is highly regarded by the art community as one of the area’s premiere galleries. Winston-Salem State University students, faculty, and administrators truly embody the University motto…”Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.” UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Winston-Salem State University is a public university whose primary mission is to offer high quality educational programs at the baccalaureate level for a diverse student population. Master’s level programs for professional study are also available from the university and through inter-institutional agreements. While the primary focus is on teaching and learning, the university encourages scholarship and creative activities by faculty and students, and engages in mutually beneficial relationships with a global community in ways that complement its educational mission. The university is strategically positioned to provide unique opportunities for students through four centers of academic excellence in health services, teaching and learning, science and technology, and financial services. The instructional program comprises three components— general education, specialized education, and lifelong learning. General education provides for all students the academic foundations and cultural experiences essential to a liberal arts education. Specialized education provides students with the experiences necessary to master an academic discipline in preparation for employment and/or graduate and professional programs, including master’s degree programs offered at WSSU. Through the Division of Lifelong Learning, traditional and non-traditional students have opportunities for continuing education, distance learning, and summer programs that provide coursework for professional and/or personal enrichment.

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Directions Highway 52 to Stadium Drive; turn right on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (The Main Entrance to campus is on the left) From East or West via I-40: I-40 to Winston-Salem to Hwy 52 North; exit Stadium Drive; turn left onto Stadium Drive; turn right on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (The Main Entrance to campus is on the left) From East or West via Business I-40: I-40 to Winston-Salem to Hwy 52 South; exit Stadium Drive; turn left onto Stadium Drive; turn right on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (The Main Entrance to campus is on the left.)

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Distance from Winston-Salem The Beach The Mountains Atlanta Chapel Hill Charlotte Durham Greensboro Raleigh Washington D.C.

237 miles 144 miles 318 miles 74 miles 83 miles 83 miles 30 miles 109 miles 338 miles

Winston-Salem, North Carolina is home to Winston-Salem State University. Located in northwest North Carolina, Winston-Salem is situated in the vibrant Piedmont Triad area which is considered one of the best places to live in the country. A short road trip will take you to Greensboro, High Point, Raleigh or Charlotte. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains are to the west and the sunny warm-water beaches of the Atlantic Coast are to the east.

+ Technology: Biotechnology, medicine, medical research, Piedmont Triad Research Park, WinstonNet, Idealliance, and two technology-focused venture capital funds.

The following are a few brief facts and points of information on the city of Winston-Salem, NC. (All information courtesy of the Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau).

+ Entertainment: Alive After Five, BellSouth Jazz & Blues, Summer on Trade, POP Festival, The Texas Pete “Twin City Ribfest, Fiddle & Bow Society, Ziggy’s, Unique Upstairs, The Garage, Louie Blue’s, Foothills Brewery, and First Street Draft House. Winston-Salem Dash Class-A minor league baseball.

+ A rts: The “City of the Arts,” with the nation’s first arts council. North Carolina School of the Arts, first nationally in per capita contributions to the arts, National Black Theatre Festival, Piedmont Opera Theater, Winston-Salem Symphony, Stevens Center for Performing Arts, and Sawtooth Center for Visual Arts. + A ttractions: Old Salem, Tanglewood Park, Historic Bethabara Park, SciWorks, Körner’s Folly, Westbend Vineyards, Whitaker Park Manufacturing Center, and the Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery. + M useums: Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, Diggs Gallery, Delta Arts Center, The Children’s Museum at Old Salem, The Toy Museum at Old Salem, and the Museum of Anthropology. + H istory: Rich Moravian ancestry, and Strong African-American heritage.

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+ Education: Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University, Salem Academy and College, North Carolina School of the Arts, Piedmont Baptist College and Forsyth Technical Community College.

+ Career opportunities: Fifth among big cities, according to National Business Employment Weekly. Entrepreneur Magazine ranks the Triad as one of the top five large metropolitan areas for small business in the country. + Low cost of living: Lowest metropolitan-area cost of living in North Carolina, according to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association. + High quality of life: Top 20 in the nation, according to Business Development Outlook magazine. + Proximity: Less than 90 minutes from Raleigh and Charlotte, halfway between Atlanta and Washington, D.C., two hours from the mountains, four hours from the ocean, 15 minutes from one end of town to the other in a city of just over 190,000 people.

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MORE ABOUT WINSTON-SALEM Although Winston-Salem was incorporated by merger in 1913, the community dates back to 1716, when members of the Moravian Church established Salem as the congregational town Wachovia acquired for the use of its settlers. The Moravians’ vision of creating a self-sufficient community made Salem a haven for entrepreneurs. Within a few years, the town included a pottery, tannery, brickyard, flour mill, bakery, slaughterhouse, brewery, iron works, and cloth and furniture makers. Salem’s manufacturing prowess gave it a prominent role as a supplier during the American Revolution and the Civil War. The city of Winston was founded immediately north of Salem to serve as the county seat when Forsyth County was chartered in 1849. The years after the Civil War catapulted the city to national prominence as a manufacturing center. The rise is often dated to the arrival of R.J. Reynolds in 1874. Reynolds was attracted by the quality of tobacco the area produced, but he wasn’t the only one; Brothers P.H. and J.W. Hanes had the largest tobacco factory in town and in all there were 15 tobacco factories by 1878. Later, the Hanes brothers would sell their tobacco company and start a dry goods (clothing) business, and Reynolds became the largest tobacco company in the United States. The success of these industries, and of the companies that supplied them, brought wealth to the community that fueled the startup of other successful businesses such as Piedmont Airlines, Krispy

Kreme doughnuts, T.W. Garner Food Co. (makers of Texas Pete hot sauce), and Goody’s headache powders. Winston-Salem’s manufacturing base ensured a healthy banking industry; with deregulation, financial services have become an important component of the local economy. Today, WinstonSalem is home to BB&T making the city the eleventh largest banking center in the United States. Concurrent with the rise of banking in the 1980’s and 1990’s, the medicine and health care industries grew. Novant Health and the Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital Medical Center each operate 800-bed regional medical centers that are the flagships for large, diversified medical services corporations. The rise of medicine has also spurred the city’s growth as a technology center. The Piedmont Triad Research Park, located in downtown, is home to 20 companies, including four biomedical companies spun out of research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Under the leadership of former WSSU Chancellor Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr., Winston-Salem State University has made a large contribution and commitment to research in the PTRP. Winston-Salem has long been a leader in promoting the arts. The first arts council in the United States was incorporated here in 1949; currently the city ranks first nationally in per capita giving to the arts. Winston-Salem is home to the North Carolina School of the Arts, the Southeast Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), and the National Black Theater Festival.

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UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT WINSTON-SALEM + T he first Arts Council was founded in Winston-Salem in 1949 and the city is ranked first in the nation in giving to the arts per capita. + W inston-Salem is the headquarters of BB&T (Branch Bank and Trust) and ranks among the largest banking centers in the U.S. + W inston-Salem is ranked first in the nation in giving to the United Way per capita. + B usiness Development Outlook magazine ranks Winston-Salem among the top 20 cities nationally for its quality of life and entrepreneurial track record. + T anglewood Park is the premier park in North Carolina that is publicly owned. It has two championship golf courses, walking, bike and horse trails, and a Festival of Lights show every winter. + W inston-Salem has the lowest cost of living in North Carolina metropolitan areas, according to the ACCRA survey conducted in the first quarter of 2007.

+ W ake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health have helped to earn Winston-Salem a reputation as a regional and national center for medical research, development, and treatment. The medical industry in Forsyth County comprises more than 15 percent of the area’s total employment, creating over 10,000 new jobs in the last eight years. + W inston-Salem Parks and Recreation owns over 3,500 acres of park space, divided into 75 parks, 20 recreation centers, 50 soccer fields, 46 softball fields, 110 tennis courts, nine swimming pools, 20 fitness trails, 30 outdoor basketball courts, four outdoor sand volleyball courts, two golf courses, and two lakes. + W inston-Salem is one of the largest cities in North Carolina and Forsyth County is the state’s fifth largest county. The city also has the third largest per capita income in North Carolina ($32,028) ranking 68th nationally. Source: Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce; City-Data.com and the 2007 United States Census.

+ N early 50 percent of North Carolina’s computer and data processing facilities are in the Piedmont Triad region.

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Stephen A. Smith ’92 WSSU College of Arts and Sciences Stephen A. Smith, mass communications major from WSSU, continued his education in New York where he studied advertising and copywriting at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Today, Smith is a sports columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He can be seen on ESPN as a national NBA analyst/insider. He is also a frequent commentator on local radio programs and guest speaker at Philadelphia area high schools and college campuses across the country. As a member of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Olympic Team, he covered boxing and basketball in the Summer 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia. Smith is also a recipient of WSSU’s Alumni Achiever Award and was inducted into the WSSU Clarence E. “Big House” Gaines Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.

Jim Garner ‘67 Mayor of Hempstead, New York elected in 1989 and president of U.S. Conference of Mayors Elias Gilbert ‘60 World Class Olympic Hurdler in the late 1950s Anthony Blaylock ’88 Atlanta business entrepreneur and former Chicago Bear cornerback Louise Smith ‘46 Credited with helping to establish the kindergarten program for the public schools of North Carolina Frederick Poe ‘72 Detroit Auto Dealer and business entrepreneur Joseph Johnson ‘73 Listed as one of the top African-American attorneys in the U.S. by Black Enterprise magazine Donald Bradley ‘61 President of the Newark, NJ, city council. Elected in 1993

Desiree F. Best ‘83 WSSU School of Education Desiree F. Best always had a deep desire to teach. That desire has continued to burn deep since she graduated from WSSU. In March of 2003, she was selected as Teacher of the Year for James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC. That accomplishment led her to become one of six finalists for Guilford County Teacher of the Year. In September, she was named 2003-2004 Guilford County High School Teacher of the Year. Martin B. Davis ‘85 WSSU School of Business Martin B. Davis is Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Wachovia Corporation. He was recognized recently by the editors of Blackmoney.com and US Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine when he was named to the prestigious 50 Most Important African-Americans in Technology list for 2004. Davis was a business administration major at WSSU.

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Earl “The Pearl” Monroe

Other noted famous WSSU alums: Selma Burke ‘22 World renowned artist; sculpted the bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt that appears on the dime. Earl “The Pearl” Monroe ‘68 Guard with Baltimore Bullets and New York Knicks. Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame; selected by the NBA as one of its 50 greatest players in league history Lorraine Hairston Morton ‘38 Mayor of Evanston, Illinois for 1993-2009. She recently retired after a 16-year term

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A native of Cleveland, OH, Dr. Reaves graduated from Cleveland State University in 1976 with a degree in political science. After completing his master’s degree (1978) and a doctoral degree (1981), both in political science and public administration at Kent State University, he accepted a tenure-track faculty position at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Soon thereafter Dr. Reaves joined the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare (1984-88), rising to Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Budget and Cost Control. Dr. Reaves continued to teach as an adjunct professor in Northeastern’s Graduate School of Arts and Science until 1993. Active in professional and higher-education organizations, Dr. Reaves is a former chair of the Roxbury (Boston, MA) Community College Board of Trustees and a former vice chair of the Tougaloo (MS) College Board of Trustees. He has previously served as a director of the Eastern Association of Colleges and University Business Officers (ECUBO), and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Dr. Reaves currently serves on the boards of the American Student Assistance Corp., the William Blair Mutual Funds, and the Amica Mutual Insurance Company. Donald Julian Reaves was elected Chancellor at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), in February 2007, by the Board of Governors of the 16-campus University of North Carolina System, and assumed his duties as Chancellor on August 16, 2007. Prior to his election as Chancellor at WSSU, he had served as Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer at the University of Chicago and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer at Brown University. In his role as vice president and CFO, Dr. Reaves had primary oversight of the University of Chicago’s fiscal and administrative operations. Key areas of responsibility included budgeting, human resources, capital planning and facilities services, construction, risk management, and fiscal and strategic planning. Dr. Reaves also supported five committees of the university’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Reaves’ 14-year tenure at Brown University in Providence, RI, included leadership positions as Assistant Vice President and University Budget Director,Vice President for Finance, and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. He served in the latter position for nine years prior to joining the University of Chicago in 2002.

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Dr. Reaves is actively engaged in a number of civic activities. His civic activities in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community include serving on the following boards and committees: United Way of Forsyth County (Board of Directors); Novant Health Triad Region Board of Trustees; Big Ideas Group; Forsyth Futures (Board of Directors); Millennium Fund Oversight Executive Committee (Member); Old Salem Museums and Gardens (Board of Trustees); Piedmont Triad Leadership Council; Piedmont Triad Research Park (Board of Directors); Winston-Salem Alliance (Board); WinstonSalem Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors); and the Josh and Marie Reynolds Hospital Guest House Board of Advocates. Dr. Reaves is married to Dr. Deborah Ross Reaves, a clinical psychologist. They have two adult children: Marc, a graduate of Cleveland State University; and Katherine (Katie), a graduate of Yale University who presently attends the University of Chicago Law School.

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Merlene Aitken - Dr. Cynthia Williams 55 Football Support Staff Staff Directory 2008-09 Athletics Year in Review

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INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Tonia Walker Interim Director of Athletics 10th Year Alma Mater – Hampton University

Born April 3, 1971 in Newberry, S.C. Family Husband – Wayne, Sr. Son – Wayne, Jr. Daughter – Daijah Education Hampton University, 1993 B.A. in Speech and Language Disorders Old Dominion University, 1998 M.S. in Sports Administration Coaching History Winston-Salem State University, 2000-02 Head Volleyball Coach Athletic Administration History Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, 1993-2000 Director of Public Relations and Event Planning Winston-Salem State University, 2000-02 Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator Winston-Salem State University, 2002-2009 Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator Winston-Salem State University, 2009-Present Interim Director of Athletics Career Honors CIAA Senior Woman Administrator of the Year, 2003-04 NACWAA/HERS Institute for Administration Advancement Graduate, 2004 NACWAA Institute for Athletic Executives Graduate, 2005 CIAA Senior Woman Administrator of the Year, 2005-06 NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program Graduate, 2006 NACWAA Nell Jackson Award Recipient, 2008

Tonia Walker assumed the role of Interim Director of Athletics on February 9, 2009 after previously serving as the Rams’ Associate Director of Athletics and as the Senior Woman Administrator, a role that she occupied for seven years. She has been a member of the WSSU Athletics staff since August of 2000 and will enter into her 10th year of service to Winston-Salem State University in 2009-10 making her the most senior administrator in the WSSU Department of Athletics. Originally serving as both the Assistant Director of Athletics and head volleyball coach, Walker resigned her duties as WSSU’s head volleyball coach in 2002 to focus on her administrative role en route to moving to the position of Associate Director of Athletics. She is responsible for the internal operations of the athletic department and has been instrumental in fundraising efforts, the implementation of CHAMPS/Lifeskills programming, the Rams Leadership Academy, SAAC initiatives, and new opportunities and exposure and development for athletic staff and student-athletes. An integral figure in the university’s transition from NCAA Division II to Division I (Football Championship Subdivision) status she brings a wealth of knowledge of intercollegiate athletics to the University. Walker came to WSSU from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) head office where she began her career in 1993.

to enhance the employment and leadership opportunities for minorities and women at the senior management level of intercollegiate athletics administration. She is currently a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association as well as the Black College Coaches and Administrators Association. She is a 2004 graduate of the NACWAA/HERS Institute and 2005 NACWAA Executive Institute -both serving to enhance opportunities for women to move into positions as Athletics Directors or Conference Commissioners. Most recently she was named the 2008 NACWAA recipient of the Nell Jackson Award bestowed annually to an athletic administrator who exemplifies the qualities of Dr. Nell Jackson. The award is given to an individual who demonstrates qualities such as courage, conviction and perseverance and to an athletic administrator who is an advocate for gender equity and diversity. She has served on numerous committees both nationally and for the university and is rapidly becoming one of the most soughtafter athletics administrators in the nation. Tonia attended Hampton University as a two-sport athlete, playing basketball and softball. In December of 1993, she graduated with honors, receiving a B.A. degree in speech and language disorders and went on to attain a M.S. in sports management from Old Dominion University in 1998. She looks to pursue her Ph.D. in the very near future as well as continue to help lead the WSSU Department of Athletics to greater heights. Tonia is married to Wayne Walker, Sr. of Petersburg,Va., a former Hampton University football player. They have two children, Daijah (13) and Wayne, Jr. (12).

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Merlene Aitken Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance 4th Year Alma Mater – Brooklyn College Merlene Aitken enters her fourth academic year as WSSU’s Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance in 2009-10 and her first year of service as the Senior Woman Administrator for the Department of Athletics. Aitken joined the Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics staff in September of 2006 as the Associate Athletics Director for NCAA Compliance where she is charged with monitoring and ensuring that the WSSU Department of Athletics is in full compliance with all NCAA rules and procedures that govern intercollegiate athletics. Prior to assuming her duties at WSSU, Ms. Aitken amassed eleven years of experience in intercollegiate athletics at the NCAA Division I level. Ms. Aitken brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics and over the course

of her first 36 months at WSSU has already instituted new initiatives that have ensured the Rams and Lady Rams’ strict adherence to NCAA rules and regulations. In addition to Ms. Aitken’s compliance responsibilities, she has area and sport oversight of softball, golf, bowling, men’s and women’s tennis, the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services and the Department of Sports Medicine. An experienced athletics administrator, Ms. Aitken’s attention to detail and tireless work ethic have completely transformed the WSSU Office of NCAA Compliance into a model of efficiency. Aitken has instituted a system of checks and balances aimed at eliminating errors which has helped to streamline the efforts of the WSSU Office of NCAA Compliance while cementing her place as one of the most key components to the success of the WSSU Department of Athletics. A native of Yonkers, N.Y., Ms. Aitken comes to Winston-Salem State University from the

University of Kansas where she served as the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance from February 2004 until September 2006. Prior to joining the University of Kansas compliance staff, Ms. Aitken served as the University of Washington director of compliance for the Huskies’ Department of Athletics from June 2001 until February 2004. A 1997 graduate of Brooklyn College, Ms. Aitken earned her Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law in 2000. While in law school she served an internship in the Northeastern University athletics department in internal operations. Following law school, Ms. Aitken was a compliance intern at Michigan State University. As an undergraduate she was a student assistant in the sports information department at Brooklyn College. She has over 14 years of experience working in various capacities in an intercollegiate athletic setting. Ms. Aitken is the proud mother of a three-year old son Christopher. She currently resides in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Dr. Cynthia Williams-Brown Faculty Athletic Representative 10th Year Alma Mater – Shaw University

In addition to serving as the WSSU Department of Athletics’ Faculty Athletic Representative, Cynthia D. Williams, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of physical education at Winston-Salem State University. She is currently the Chair of the Human Performance & Sport Sciences Department and serves as Project Administrator for the

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National Youth Sports Program (NYSP). Dr. Williams received her undergraduate degree in physical education from Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. She then went on to receive her Master’s degree in physical education from North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C. In 1998, Dr. Williams completed the requirements for her Ph.D. degree in physical educationpedagogy from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.

Dr. Williams, a former high school physical education teacher and coach, became a member of the faculty at Winston-Salem State University in 1998. She serves on numerous committees, is active in professional organizations and is involved in work with the community.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Valerie Dinkins Associate Director of Athletics for Marketing and Fundraising 2nd Year Alma Mater – North Carolina A&T State University Valerie Dinkins enters her second academic year as WSSU’s Associate Director of Athletics for Marketing and Fundraising in 2009-10 after joining the staff at WSSU in December of 2008. Dinkins primary responsibility is increasing the visibility of Winston-Salem State University’s athletic programs through the management of all athletic marketing, event management and fund development, an area of expertise in which she has over a decade of experience. Dinkins comes to WSSU by way of South Carolina State University where she occupied a pair of similar positions over the span of nearly four years, working both in the SCSU Department of Athletics and in the SCSU Office of Institutional Advancement. Dinkins began her tenure at South Carolina State in the SCSU Department of Athletics before being appointed as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Under Dinkins’ leadership consistent attendance at SCSU’s football games reached a record 15,000 fans during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Dinkins also created and provided marketing expertise

and secured sponsorships for the Lowcountry Football Classic in Charleston, S.C., which yielded a record attendance of 18,000 fans as well as securing more than $190,000 in sponsorships for the 2006 football season. Dinkins was instrumental in the enhancements to South Carolina State’s Oliver C. Dawson Stadium including the installation of a new synthetic turf playing field and a digital video scoreboard. She also developed production and video for content for the scoreboard in a successful venture to increase sales and revenue through the athletic program. Dinkins has extensive consulting, marketing, public relations and event management experience and previously served as founder and president of Pathfinder Consulting Services, a team manager for First Union National Bank and a consultant for Duke Energy. As founder and president of Pathfinder Consulting Services, Dinkins extended her marketing, fund development and event management expertise as a consultant to a roster of clients, including the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC); ESPN Regional Television; South Carolina State; American Red Cross of Cabarrus (N.C.); Boys and Girls Club of Our Towns; United Negro College Fund; Bobby Phills Scholarship Fund; BB Dance

Production; Charlotte (N.C.) Chamber of Commerce; Mecklenburg County (N.C.) Zoning Development; NBA Charlotte Hornets; Community Pride Magazine; Urban League of the Central Carolinas; McCrorey YMCA; Friends of Former (N.C.) Chief Justice Henry Frye; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; N.C. Pastors Consortium; Infinity Broadcasting; Law Offices of Gray, Newell & Johnson; and Friends for Darrel Williams for County Commissioner. In addition, Dinkins has also planned, coordinated and directed conventions, trade shows and large corporate events, including the MEAC vs. SWAC Challenge and the MEAC Basketball Tournament as she oversaw events with 40,000-plus attendees and secured more than $1.5 million in sponsorship for clients. She has also served as executive director of several nonprofit organizations raising funds and public awareness of the organizations, their programs and platforms – including the Bobby Phills Scholarship Fund, which raised more than $500,000 in its first year. Dinkins holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from North Carolina A&T State University, and has one daughter, Brionna, a 21-year old senior business administration major at N.C. A&T.

Lori Dobbins Assistant Director of Marketing 6th Year Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University

Dobbins is no stranger to WinstonSalem State University, as she is a 2001 graduate of WSSU with a degree in sport management. She joined the WSSU Athletic Department for her first

year in the fall of 2004, and she serves as the Assistant Director of Marketing in the newly formed WSSU Office of Sports Marketing. Following her graduation from WSSU she continued her education as Dobbins earned a M.S. in sports studies with a concentration in marketing from High Point University in May of 2005. Her professional

experience includes service with the General Motors Inc. marketing department and three years of service with Lowe’s Co. Responsible for the acquisition of new corporate fundraising partners she continues to foster the growth between the WSSU Department of Athletics and visible corporate entities at the local, regional and national levels.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Karen Dunlap Executive Assistant for Athletic Budget Management 6th Year Alma Mater – Catawba College Dunlap is entering into her sixth year as a member of the WSSU Athletic Department staff. She will continue to serve as the executive assistant for athletics in charge of budget management where she will

provide additional administrative support to the department. Dunlap will oversee the efforts of the WSSU Amon’s Booster Club and will primarily concern herself with the Athletic Department’s-day-to day business affairs. Dunlap brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience as her professional career includes 25 years of service with Livingstone College. While at Livingstone, Dunlap served in the Alumni

Affairs Office and the Department of College Operations. She is a graduate of Catawba College where she earned a bachelor of arts in business administration. She received her MBA from the University of Phoenix in May of 2005. Dunlap continues to remain active in many professional and community service organizations and helps to spearhead the WSSU Department of Athletics’ community initiatives.

Joevanne Estrada Director of Cheerleading Operations 5th Year Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University The 2008-09 season is Joevanne Estrada’s fifth year as the Red Team Head Coach and marks her second year as the Lady Rams’ Director of Cheerleading Operations. No stranger to the history and heritage of WSSU Cheerleading, Estrada is an alumna of WSSU and possesses four years of Varsity cheerleading experience during her time as a student. She is the first coach in Winston-Salem State cheerleading history to place in cheerleading

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competition, an honor that she earned not only as a collegiate cheerleader but as WSSU’s head coach. In addition to her duties as WSSU Director of Cheerleading Operations and Red Team Head Coach she also serves as a Marketing Assistant in the newly-formed WSSU Office of Athletic Marketing. Estrada also holds a number of other responsibilities at WSSU including serving as Chairperson of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and serving as the WSSU CHAMPS Life Skills coordinator.

A 2001 graduate of Harding University High School where she was the Rams’ captain for two seasons she spent four years as a Ram cheerleader and was the first freshman to earn a spot on the varsity squad. During her career as a WSSU cheerleader she earned numerous honors including being named Rookie of the Year en route to being selected to the All-CIAA cheerleading team twice. A 2005 graduate of Winston-Salem State University she completed her MBA in Jan. of 2008. Estrada, a native of Chicago, Ill., she is the daughter of Lucy Hammond.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Dr. Dennis Felder Compliance Coordinator 25th Year Alma Mater – Alcorn State University WSSU Compliance Coordinator, Dr. Dennis Felder became a member of the staff and faculty of Winston-Salem State University in August of 1984. In addition to his duties assisting in the WSSU Compliance Office, he also holds faculty ranks as an associate professor in the Department of Sports Science and Human Performance, where he is the

coordinator of the Sport Management program. He assists Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance Merlene Aitken in the WSSU Compliance Office overseeing the day-to-day implementation of NCAA institutional control. His previous positions include appointments at Rust College in Holly Spring, Miss. and Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. Dr. Felder completed his undergraduate studies at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. in physical education. He received his M.S. and Ph.D.

from Kansas State University in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in athletic administration. Dr. Felder belongs to dozens of professional organizations, is a very active member of the community, and participates in, and leads several volunteer organizations. He has published and presented articles on a variety of subjects on both the state and national levels. He has two children, a 27-year old son and 24-year old daughter.

Trevin Goodwin Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director 3rd Year Alma Mater – Charleston Southern University The 2009-10 academic year will mark Trevin Goodwin’s third full academic year as a member of the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. Goodwin joined the Department of Athletics at Winston-Salem State University as the Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in January of 2007 where he has made an immediate positive impact. The primary media contact for WSSU’s women’s bowling, women’s basketball, cross-country,

softball and track and field teams as well as serving as the assistant media relations contact for the Rams’ football team, Goodwin has been instrumental in increasing the media presence of WSSU’s Olympic sports. Goodwin came to WSSU following a four-and-ahalf year stint at South Carolina State University where he served as the Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director. During his tenure at South Carolina State University Goodwin was the primary athletic media relations contact for soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, women’s golf, softball, and bowling. He also assisted with football, cross country, track & field, men’s

basketball, and men’s golf. Goodwin also served as the primary designer for all of SCSU’s media guides and publications. Prior to joining the South Carolina State University staff Goodwin spent one year as the assistant sports information director at Charleston Southern University where he carried out similar duties. He also spent one year as a desk editor at The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg, S.C. Goodwin is a 1997 graduate of Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. A native of Bowman, S.C. he currently resides in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Terry Hines Director of Development for Athletics 3rd Year Alma Mater – Davidson College Terry Hines, who has served in numerous roles in collegiate athletics and in the legal field, was named Director of Development for Athletics at Winston-Salem State University on Feb. 6, 2006. Hines is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects for all of WSSU’s 15 varsity athletic teams. In addition to his fundraising within the WSSU Department of Athletics, Hines will oversee extensive fundraising efforts for the WSSU Office of Institutional Advancement. Prior to his acceptance of the Director of Development position at WSSU, Hines served as the Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts at the University of Kansas. Hines joined Kansas

Athletics as an Associate Athletic Director in Nov. 2002 where his major focus was the University’s legal affairs. In that capacity, Hines provided legal advice to the Director of Athletics on a broad range of issues and served as a project manager for several capital projects. In August 2003, Hines assumed the role of Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Legal Affairs. In addition to continuing to serve as legal counsel, Hines oversaw the department’s compliance efforts.

master’s program from Sept. 1999 until June 2000, and he served 9 months as an Assistant Director in the Academic and Developmental Services office of the athletics department. In addition, Hines also spent one quarter as a lecturer in the school of recreation and sport sciences.

Hines came to Kansas after spending 18 months as Director of the Athletic Foundation at his alma mater, Davidson College. At Davidson, Hines supervised a $1.3 million annual giving program, while also directing the planning and execution of development strategies for all Davidson athletic capital projects.

Hines, who is licensed to practice law in Kansas and North Carolina, boasts three degrees. He earned a bachelor’s degree in religion from Davidson College in 1991, a juris doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1996, and a master’s of sports administration from Ohio University in 2000. Hines and his wife, Denise, have three sons -- Terry, Jr., Kolby and Miles.

Prior to his tenure at Davidson, Hines was at Ohio University from the fall of 1999 until the spring of 2001. He was a full-time student in the

Before entering the realm of collegiate athletics, Hines spent three years as an attorney in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where he was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany.

LaQuaid Manago Student Assistant Football Coach 3rd Year Alma Mater – Central Piedmont C.C. LaQuaid Manago returns to the WinstonSalem State University football staff for his third season in 2009 where he will again work primarily with the tight ends. In addition to focusing his efforts with the tight

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ends, Manago also helps to coordinate all aspects of game day operations and video services as well as serving as the Rams’ Recruiting Assistant under the leadership of WSSU Recruiting Coordinator, Kevin Downing. A senior, sport management major at WinstonSalem State, Manago started his tenure as part of the WSSU football staff in 2006 after arriving

on campus following his transfer from Central Piedmont Community College. Manago, who is set to graduate from WSSU in May of 2010, is the son of Angel Manago and was born in Charlotte, N.C. on Oct. 6, 1987. He was raised by his grandmother, the late Gloria Williams.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Sarah Muslim Assistant Athletic Trainer 3rd Year Alma Mater – University of Colorado The 2009-10 academic year will be Sarah’s third year as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with the WSSU Sports Medicine Department. A native of Denver, CO she

graduated with her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2002.

University of Arkansas, she served as a preseason athletic training intern for the 2005 Superbowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

In May 2005 Sarah graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with her master’s degree in athletic training.

Sarah is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She enjoys running and watching football and track and field in her free time. Sarah is single and resides in Winston-Salem.

Before beginning as an intern assistant athletic trainer with the football program at the

DeValdean Penn Special Assistant to WSSU Football 21st Year Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University The 2009 season marks Penn’s 21st year as a volunteer assistant to the Winston-Salem State University football program. As a volunteer assistant, he has not missed a Ram football game in over a decade.

A “jack of all trades,” Penn is involved in nearly every aspect of game-day operations and helps to serve as a liason between the WSSU football coaching staff and the WSSU Athletic Department’s Offices of Media Relations and Game Day Operations.

a special assistant to the WSSU Men’s Basketball program and has served as the official scorer for the Rams for the better part of a quarter-century. An alumnus of WSSU (1969), he is an integral part of the success of the WSSU Athletic Department.

Penn, who retired from the Department of Social Services in January of 2005, also serves as

J.R. Pringle Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations 7th Year Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University Pringle is in his seventh year with the WSSU Department of Athletics and in his fourth year in the capacity of Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations. A native of Charleston, S.C. and the youngest

of three children, Pringle was hired as a fulltime employee in the Athletic Department after completing his internship within the department during the 2003-04 academic year. Prior to the 2005-06 academic year he was elevated to the position of Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations where his duties include overseeing game day operations, event management and various other administrative

and operational concerns within the Athletic Department as well as serving as the WSSU Athletics Coordinator of Facilities. Pringle earned a B.S. in sport management from WSSU in 2003 and was recently married to the former Kandice Parker of Durham, N.C. in November 2006. The couple and their 18-month old son Jayden reside in Kernersville, N.C.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Jay Robinson WSSU Athletic Equipment Manager 8th Year Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University The 2009 football season will mark Robinson’s eighth year as the head equipment manager for the WinstonSalem State University football team and his third full year as the Director of Athletic Equipment Operations for all of WSSU’s 15 intercollegiate athletic teams. A native of Asheville, N.C., Robinson is a 2004 graduate of WSSU where he received a B.S. in sport management with a concentration in communications.

Robinson recently completed his certification in equipment management and is now on par with the equipment managers of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League. Robinson works closely with Head Athletic Trainer, Darrell Turner, M.S., ATC in the WSSU Office of Sports Medicine, a capacity Robinson has occupied since transferring from Western Carolina University following his sophomore year. Robinson is charged with the responsibility to order, inventory, maintain and service all of the equipment needs for WSSU’s 15 sports as well as

the entire athletic staff. He is also responsible for coordinating the design of all of WSSU’s football apparel in cooperation with WSSU’s official athletic apparel partner, Russell Athletic. Robinson has been married for four years to his wife April (formerly April Allison) who is also a 2004 alumnus of WSSU. Robinson’s wife is no stranger to WSSU Athletics as she was a member of the Lady Rams’ basketball team for two seasons while completing her studies at WSSU. The couple reside in Winston-Salem and have a three year old daughter, Aniyah.

Felicia Tucker Assistant Athletic Trainer 2nd Year Alma Mater – University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Felicia Tucker rejoins the staff of the WinstonSalem State University Department of Sports Medicine for her second year in 2009-10 where she will serve as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with a primary focus on the Rams’ and Lady Rams’ Olympic sports. Tucker will work closely with the Lady Rams’ volleyball team in the fall before joining the WSSU Lady Rams’ basketball team for the winter season.

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Prior to joining the WSSU Department of Sports Medicine Tucker served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Ga. where she headed the Sports Medicine Department and supervised seven varsity sports from 2004-08. Tucker is a 2002 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Athletic Training. In addition to earning her degree at UNC, Tucker completed requirements for her certification from the NATABOC.

Following her graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill, Tucker served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga. where she worked with the men’s soccer, women’s volleyball and baseball teams. Tucker earned a Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Georgia State University in 2005 and earned certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2007. Tucker, an avid college basketball fan and her husband Jonathan reside in Kernersville, N.C.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF Darrell Turner Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer 4th Year Alma Mater - University of Florida WSSU Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer Darrell Turner is entering into his fourth year as the head of the WSSU Sports Medicine Department in 2008-09 where he continues to make sweeping changes in the injury prevention and rehabilitation of WSSU’s over 300 studentathletes. A native of Clermont, Fla., Turner is a 2002 graduate of the University of Florida where

he received a B.S. in exercise and sport science, specializing in athletic training as well as serving as a student athletic trainer for the Gators nationally-ranked football program. Following his graduation from UF in 2002, he completed a summer internship with the Atlanta Falcons Football Club of the National Football League (NFL). Following the completion of his internship Turner accepted a position as the Head Athletic Trainer at South Sumter High School in Bushnell, Fla. After a year at South Sumter High, Turner matriculated to the University of Arkansas

where he earned a M.Ed. in recreation with a concentration in sports management in 2005. Following his post-graduate work, Turner worked as the seasonal intern for the Carolina Panthers Football Club of the National Football League (NFL). He then moved on as the Interim Athletic Trainer for Winthrop University before assuming the Head Athletic Trainer/Director of Sports Medicine position for the Rams at Winston-Salem State University. Turner, and his wife of three years, Megan reside in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Chris Zona Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Eighth Year Alma Mater – Niagara University Chris Zona, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations is entering into his eighth academic year at the head of Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Athletic Media Relations. He officially started his tenure at WSSU on August 1, 2002 and continues to strengthen the WSSU Athletic Department’s media relations program through his efforts to publish comprehensive media guides for all WSSU’s athletic teams as well as spearheading the departments’ initiative in the digital domain. He was instrumental in the recent redesign of the WSSU Athletics’ website, WSSURAMS.com, the sites second such redesign under Zona’s leadership. In the seven academic years since Zona’s arrival in Winston-Salem, N.C., the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations has seen their publication production increase nearly ten-fold as

Zona has led efforts to increase the promotion of both revenue and Olympic sports. The 2003-04 John Holley Award winner, which is given annually to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) Sports Information Director of the Year, Zona has established a strategic framework to raise the visibility of the WSSU Department of Athletics both locally, regionally and nationally paralleling the Rams’ and Lady Rams’ meteoric rise to NCAA Division I status. Zona came to WSSU from the Western New York area where he served as the Associate Sports Information Director at Niagara University. At Niagara, he was primarily responsible for the media relations coverage of the Purple Eagles’ nationally-ranked Division I ice hockey programs. In addition to his duties with the ice hockey programs at Niagara, he served as the contact for men’s and women’s tennis, men’s baseball, and women’s lacrosse, as well as assisting with men’s and women’s basketball and women’s softball.

Prior to his tenure at Niagara, Zona served as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. In addition to his duties in the Sports Information Department, he also served as the Assistant men’s lacrosse coach for the nationally-ranked Kenyon College lacrosse program. Prior to his duties at Kenyon, he served as the men’s lacrosse contact and assistant lacrosse coach at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York (NCAA Division I). In addition to his experience in amateur athletics he has worked for the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bisons (AAA Baseball), Buffalo Bills (NFL), and the Buffalo Bandits and Columbus Landsharks of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) as well as compiling a brief playing career. Zona, a twosport college varsity athlete who played both Division I lacrosse and soccer and avid sports fan, received a B.A. from Niagara University in 1998 and received a pair of M.A. degrees from Canisius College in 2001. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., he currently resides in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Matt Acton Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (336) 750-3358

Merlene Aitken Associate Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance/ Senior Woman Administrator (336) 750-2146

Kristina Baugh Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (336) 750-8736

Corey Beers Head Women’s Bowling Coach (336) 750-8616

Robert Bethea Head Men’s Golf Coach (336) 750-8745

Halcyon M. Blake Head Men’s and Women’s CC/Track Coach (336) 750-2139

Kermit Blount Head Football Coach (336) 750-2148

Jake Bradley Athletics Administrative Assistant (336) 750-2141

Bobby Collins Head Men’s Basketball Coach (336) 750-2140

Margaret Cutler Academic Advisor for Athletics (336) 750-8873

Valerie Dinkins Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fundraising (336) 750-3180

Yvonne Dixon Athletics Executive Assistant (336) 750-3336

Lori Dobbins Assistant Marketing Director/ Cheerleading Advisor (336) 750-2936

Kevin Downing Assistant Football Coach (Wide Receivers) (336) 750-8732

Karen Dunlap Executive Assistant for Budget Management (336) 750-2151

Joevanne Estrada Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach/Marketing Assistant (336) 750-8651

John Falvey Assistant Football Coach (Strong Safeties) (336) 750-8888

Aaron Federspiel Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Line) (336) 750-2948

Dr. Dennis Felder Assistant Compliance Coordinator (336) 750-2583

Murray Garvin Assistant Basketball Coach (336) 750-2137

Karen Godlock Assistant Track and Field Coach (336) 750-8665

Trevin Goodwin Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director (336) 750-2909

Lataya Hilliard-Gray Head Softball Coach (336) 750-2598

Alan Hall Football Offensive Coordinator (336) 750-2927

Nakeya Hall Assistant Softball Coach (336) 750-8738

Terry Hines Director of Development for Athletics (336) 750-3365

Douglas Hunter Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (336) 750-3409

Mike Ketchum Football Defensive Coordinator (336) 750-2149

Brenda Lyons Administrative Assistant (336) 750-3146

Sarah Muslin Assistant Athletic Trainer (336) 750-2597

J.R. Pringle Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations (336) 750-3269

Jay Robinson Head Athletic Equipment Manager (336) 750-8875

Charlie Schoderbek Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach (336) 750-2145

Sherman Simmons Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line) (336) 750-2134

Ken Spencer Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (336) 750-3359

Dee Stokes Head Women’s Basketball Coach (336) 750-2596

Felicia Tucker Assistant Athletic Trainer (336) 750-8876

Darrell Turner Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer (336) 750-2597

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Robert Vallone Assistant Football Coach (Running Backs) (336) 750-2960

Tonia Walker Interim Director of Athletics (336) 750-2142

Tim Wells Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (336) 750-8737

Dr. Cynthia WilliamsBrown Faculty Athletic Representative (336) 750-2587

Chris Zona Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations (336) 750-2143

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WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY 2008-09 Athletics Year in Review On the surface, the 2008-09 year in athletics for Winston-Salem State University looked like baby steps, but the Rams and Lady Rams made some gigantic strides that will pay dividends for generations to come. Football With just 15 starters returning and losing 41 letterwinners from the 2007 team, there weren’t many who expected the Rams to thrive, this season; but not the Rams themselves.The team fought hard in all 11 games and battled their way to a 3-8 record with some fantastic wins this season. The Rams broke into the win column in a big way defeating the Howard Bison 34-10 at the Bowman Gray Stadium. The game saw the Rams controlled the entire game jumping out to an early 14-0 lead and never looking back in the win. The Rams would return to the win column three weeks later when the team defeated the Hampton Pirates, 35-30 for the second straight season and picked up their first road win of 2008. Highlight the win was a 106-yard blocked kick return by senior defensive back David Irizarry that turned out to be key play of the win. The Rams followed the effort by taking a clutch 27-26 win over defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion Delaware State. After jumping ahead of the Hornets, 14-7, the Rams gave up 19 unanswered points to the Hornets. The team was able to fight back with 13 second half points and the WSSU defense held off the Hornets to seal the win. Though the Rams only won three games in 2008, the wins were big ones and will be key building blocks in building the future of Rams football. With a number of key players lost from the previous season, a large number of young Rams stepped in for some fantastic efforts in 2008. After a rough start, WSSU redshirt-junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston continued to develop as a quarterback and became a great offensive weapon for the Rams. The redshirt-junior passed for 958 yards and rushed for a team-high nine touchdowns. Redshirt-freshman running back Nicholas Cooper also had a great season as well rushing for 488 yards, including rushing for 144 yards against Savannah State. Redshirt-senior wide receiver Bryant Bayne wouldn’t let the youngsters have all the fun, however, as he pulled in a team-high 26 catches for 353 yards and two touchdowns in just five games before missing the final six games of the season with an injury. When Bayne was sidelined by injury, freshman Dominique Fitzgerald stepped in for a 16 catches and 223 yards. The Rams’ defense was led by the junior tandem of redshirt-junior Marcus Coates safety and junior linebacker Juan Corders. Coates finished the season as the team’s leader in tackles with 60 tackles (42 solo) and 3.5 tackles for a loss. Corders was a close second with 58 tackles (29 solo) and four tackles for a loss. Coates was also one of the team’s top pass defenders with five pass breakups. Senior defensive back DeRon Middleton and redshirt-junior Alex Chandler added a pair of pass interceptions to lead the Rams secondary as well. The 2008 season was one that will pay big dividends for the Rams in the future. Volleyball The seeds planted in 2007 bloomed in the 2008 season for the Lady Rams as a number of talented newcomers from last season became key returnees this season. The team made a number of great strides this season took the team to new heights. The Lady Rams totaled 724 kills last season with 942 digs. At 4-28, the Lady Rams matched last season’s win total and had a season highlight by playing their way into the championship game of the 2008 Lady Rams Invitational Tournament. The tournament was a turning point for the Lady Rams, who had gotten off to a slow start to the season. The effort left the team playing with much more confidence and had showed a marked improvement. With the newfound confidence, the Lady Rams also took set wins from Mid-Eastern Athletic foes Bethune-Cookman, Norfolk State, and took the rival North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies to a clutch five-set match. The team did struggle to deal with injury issues, however, as the team had to deal with the loss of freshman setter Alexandria Brown, who had become a key cog in the Lady Rams’ wheel. She finished the season with a team-high 210 assists despite missing nearly 48 sets. However, senior Valentina Pushkina was able to step in a fill the void for the Lady Rams and added192 assists for the team. WSSU junior hitter Annika Barnwell led the way for the Lady Rams with a team-high 203 kills and 700 total attacks. Sophomore hitter Ashley Harris was a close second with 148 kills. Fellow sophomore Erica Cole was one of the team’s top defenders with 197 digs to lead the Lady Rams. Freshman middle blocker Jasmine Frazier made an immediate impact for the Lady Rams with a team-high 57 total blocks, edging out junior middle blocker Georgette Allen who had 51. The 2008 season was one that saw a great deal of development for the Lady Rams. Women’s Cross Country Though there was a number of new faces, the constant of successful performances stayed the same. The baby steps taken by the Rams and Lady Rams cross country teams usually came at the front of the pack this season. WSSU senior Irene Jeptolo returned for her senior season and had some phenomenal efforts for the Lady Rams. She highlighted the 2008 season with a first place finish at the Greensboro Invitational in Hagan Stone Park. The senior completed the 5K run in 19:21 through rainy weather to lead the field in the tough meet.

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WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY 2008-09 Athletics Year in Review While Jeptolo grabbed the headlines, the freshman duo of Jasmine Whitener and freshman Ashley Lawson made a pair of great debuts and showed that the future for Lady Rams cross country is set to be very bright. Whitener had a number of great finishes for the Lady Rams. She was just over a minute behind Jeptolo at the Greensboro Invitational. Fellow freshman Ashley Lawson also had a great freshman season for the Lady Rams, placing in the top 20 twice during the season. Men’s Cross Country There was a youth movement on the Rams’ 2008 team as the team featured just one senior and three freshmen. But the youth of the team didn’t stop the squad from having a successful season. The WSSU freshman trio of Aaron Barnes, Desmond Wiggan, Elijah Strickland made their first season as Rams a fantastic one.Wiggan wasted no time at all making a name for himself as a Ram with a third place finish at the UNCPembroke Invitational, the first meet of his collegiate career. He finished the 5K race in 21:45.67 to pace the Rams in the event.Two weeks later, it was Barnes with the best WSSU finish at the 2008 Asics/Winthrop Invitational with a 66th place finish among 122 runners. He finished the 8K run in 27:23. He edged out Wiggan who finished 69th in 27:27. Barnes continued his great season pacing the Rams at the Greensboro Invitational with a eighth place finish in 27:44 in the 8K event among 22 teams. The 2008 season was another step forward for Rams cross country. Men’s Basketball The 2008-09 season was one filled with challenges for the Rams’ men’s basketball team, but the Rams turned those challenges into opportunities for growth and made the season one to be proud of. The Rams opened the season with an historic trip to the Bahamas for a pair of exhibition games. The Rams played two games in four days in Nassau when the team took on Bahamas Select and the Bahamas All-Stars, a pair of club teams based in Nassau.The Rams split games int eh two-game affair with a win over the Bahamas All-Stars, but being edged out by the Bahamas Select team. Things got a bit tougher for the Rams when the regular season started, however, as the Rams struggled against a tough non-conference schedule with losses to Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Illinois State adding to the Rams’ early struggles. However, the team was able to battle back for a hard-fought win at South Carolina State, the first win over the Bulldogs since the Rams’ move to NCAA Division I and since joining the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The win was an important one for the Rams as the team followed the effort by winning three of their next five games, including picking up a 66-51 road win at North Carolina Central and home wins over Averett and Columbia Union. The Rams’ momentum didn’t last however, with some struggles in the bulk of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference schedule. After dropping six straight losses, the Rams bounced back in a big way taking a pair of road wins at Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman. The wins were two of three wins over a five game stretch by the Rams. The Rams would return to the win column with a 68-64 road win at Norfolk State, the MEAC runner-up in the conference championship tournament. As a team, the Rams had a solid effort averaging 58.0 points and 33.7 rebounds per game. The effort was a solid one, but the Rams struggled on the defensive end allowing 67.4 points per game to their opponents.The tandem of senior forward Jamal Durham and junior guard Brian Fisher led the charge for the Rams this season. Fisher was the team’s leading scorer at 13.9 points per game while Durham was a close second at 12.9 points per game. Durham also led the Rams in rebounding at 5.8 rebounds per game. Sophomore center Paul Davis added a team-high 46 blocked shots. Though the season didn’t see as many wins as Rams wanted, the squad saw tremendous growth and it will be the building block for generations to come. Women’s Basketball The 2008-09 women’s basketball season turned out to be a rollercoaster for the Lady Rams, but the team made the season one with more highs that lows. After struggling for much of the season, the Lady Rams found their stride late in final stretch with a four wins in their final seven games and posting wins win three of the final four games of the season. As a team, the Lady Rams averaged 52.5 points per game and were especially tough in close games. Of the Lady Rams’ six wins, four were by five points or less. Highlighting the Lady Rams’ season was a clutch 59-56 win over the Howard Lady Bison that saw WSSU sophomore guard Rene Rector hit a three-pointer with just a few seconds left on the clock. It was Rector who led the way for the Lady Rams with a 10.1 point-per-game scoring average this season and 51 three-pointers made. Redshirt-sophomore guard MaLisa Bumpus who had a 12.2 scoring average, but she was only eligible to play after the end of the fall semester and suffered a season-ending injury with two games left to play. Sophomore forward Vontisha Woods continued her stellar career at Winston-Salem State, averaging 9.9 points per game and leading the team in rebounding at 8.5 rebounds per game. Redshirt-senior guard Keoshia Worthy capped a stellar career at WSSU with an 8.7 point-per-game scoring average and a team-high 91 assists.

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WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY 2008-09 Athletics Year in Review Men’s Tennis Making another step forward this season was the 2009 Rams’ tennis team. Under the guidance of head coach Charles Schoderbek, the Rams had an historic season despite some struggles throughout the year. The young Rams squad featured just three players with more than one season of collegiate competition, but fought on to post a 1-18 overall record. Highlighting the season was the Rams’ 7-0 win over the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Fighting Hawks. The win was one of the biggest in school history as it marked the first time that the Rams scored a shutout win over an NCAA Division I opponent. The duo of sophomore Brian Coxton and freshman Joab Odera combined to lead the WSSU attack with six wins each for the pair. Coxton posted a 6-12 individual record for the Rams, playing all 18 of his matches at the number one position. Odera was 6-13 and played in the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions for the Rams. He posted a 2-6 effort as a number five player, and a 4-5 record as the number six. The season will be one to remember as the Rams continue to carry the tradition of WSSU men’s tennis. Women’s Tennis The Lady Rams didn’t let their youth hold them back at all as the squad battled their way through an historic 2009 season. The entire Lady Ram roster consisted of freshmen and sophomores, but what the team lacked in experience, they more than made up for in talent and tenacity. The 2009 Lady Rams battled their way to a 1-19 record and fought hard in every contest of the season. The team recorded an historic win with a 7-0 win over the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Lady Hawks in Sumter, South Carolina. The win marked the first time in school history that the Lady Rams took a shutout win over an NCAA Division I opponent. WSSU sophomore Johanna Nunez led the Lady Rams’ attack with a team-best 5-13 record, primarily playing in the second and third position. During the season, she played in the first through the fourth positions for the Lady Rams. Her best efforts came in the second and third positions where she totaled a 4-9 record. She was two-and-6 at the second position and 2-3 at the third position. With one of the youngest teams in school history, the 2009 season will serve as a building block to future success for Lady Rams tennis. Women’s Indoor Track & Field The 2008-09 indoor track & field season was another great one in the short, but storied history of Lady Rams track & field. The WSSU core of sprinters made a number of great strides during the indoor season. The Lady Rams were especially impressive in the women’s 60m dash where the trio of senior Wykeita Barnett, junior Kayla Long, and freshmen Denesha Jiles had some phenomenal efforts during the indoor season. Barnett qualified for the finals in the 60m dash in all three of the indoor meets that she competed in. She had her best time of the season in the preliminaries at the Liberty Kick Off where she finished with a 7.73 in the event. Fellow senior Sandy Harrison made her mark at the Liberty Open when she finished second in the women’s 500m dash in 1:21.09. The Lady Ram freshmen also had some great indoor performances with sprinters Denesha Jiles and Crystal Webley both notching some great times this season.Webley was especially impressive at the 2009 Liberty Fast Times where she finished fifth in the women’s 60m hurdles in 9.30. The Lady Rams’ 4x400m relay teams also had some phenomenal efforts in the outdoor season. The WSSU relay teams took two of the top three spots at the Liberty Kick-Off. The WSSU ‘A’ team took first place in the event at 4:04.70 while the WSSU ‘B’ team took third place in 4:11.87. The 2008-09 Lady Rams enjoyed much success during the season and was a great showing for WSSU track & field. Men’s Indoor Track & Field The Rams had another great indoor season with the upperclassmen leading the way. Junior sprinter Paul Williams has returned from some injuries earlier in his career for a great effort this season. Williams finished second in the men’s 60m dash at the Liberty Fast Times in a 6.98 and was edged out by .05 seconds for first place in the event. He won the men’s 60m dash at the Liberty Kick Off in 6.84 and finished second in the men’s 200m dash at the event in 22.42. Senior Gerrod Sidbury continued his great career for the Rams.The senior took first place in the men’s 400m dash at the Liberty Kick Off in 49.12. After just three seasons of competition, the 2008-09 indoor track & field season was one of the best in the history of WSSU and offered a glimpse of much greater success to come. Bowling The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams bowling team took a giant step forward with a stellar 2008-09 season. The Lady Rams finished the season with a 14-79 overall record. The Lady Rams’ 14 wins more than tripled the team’s win total and competed against some of the top teams in the nation. Among the teams that the Lady Rams notched wins over during the season, the Lady Rams recorded wins over

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WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY 2008-09 Athletics Year in Review every team in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s Southern Division and notched a win over a top 20 team, defeating #19 St. Francis at the Morgan State Classic in Baltimore, Md. The Lady Rams’ best single day outing came at the National Bowling Classic, hosted by Bowie State, when the team racked up three Baker game wins. The Lady Rams defeated Lincoln (Pa.), St. Paul’s, and Coppin State all on the same day. WSSU junior Christina McDowell led the way for the Lady Rams this season with 6,384 total pins for the season and a 155.7 average. Not far behind was senior Ciera Swinney who totaled 6,328 total pins for the season and averaged 154.3 pins per game. Cheerleading The Winston-Salem State White and Red Team Cheerleading squads had a great 2008-09 season with some stellar performances through the athletic year. The two squads were supportive of the Rams and Lady Rams all season long at football and both men’s and women’s basketball. The Lady Rams’ Red Team even showed support for the Rams basketball team in Norfolk,Va. and cheered the Rams to a victory over the Norfolk State Spartans. The Lady Rams saw the culmination of their efforts when the team placed third in the All-Girls Division at the 2009 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Cheerleading Championships.WSSU sophomore Regan Hales took home all-star honors at the event as well. The 2008-09 season was a successful one for the Lady Rams cheerleading squads. Golf The 2009 golf season is shaping up to be a great one with some solid performances from a Rams squad that features a good mix of experienced leaders along with some fresh talent. Last season’s leader Jerrell Fields has returned to lead the Rams to a great season in 2009. One of his best efforts of the season came at the 2009 WSSU Golf Invitational where the junior turned in a teamhigh 170 for the tournament. He finished fourth in the field in the tournament. Fellow junior Steven Mason has also seen a solid effort this season with a 10th place tie in the event. Mason finished with a two-day total of 177 for the tournament. Softball The 2009 Lady Rams had to deal with the loss of several key players from last season’s team, but you couldn’t tell that from the effort that the Lady Rams have put forth this season.Through just two months of play, the Lady Rams have already notched seven wins and are continuing to battle towards what will be a successful season for WSSU softball. The Lady Rams got the season off to a strong start with a pair of wins at the Tiny Laster Fast Pitch Invitational. The Lady Rams carried the pride of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference into the tournament which featured a group of teams from the MEAC taking some teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Lady Rams also had a strong effort at the Hampton Lady Pirates Classic with a 3-2 record at the tournament. The Lady Rams took a pair of wins over Coppin State and another win over South Carolina State. Senior infielder Leslie Hollis had a stellar season as one of the team’s top hitters in batting average and senior infielder Kendall Sutton and fellow senior pitcher Amber Shore are two of the team’s leaders in RBI. The 2009 season has been one to be proud of for Lady Rams softball. Overview The 2008-09 season saw a number of growing pains for Winston-Salem State University athletics as the entire program continued its path as an NCAA Division I program. The Rams and Lady Rams saw growth in every program. The season will be remembered as another step towards the future for WSSU athletics.

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further than the Rams’ back-to-back conference championships in 1999 and 2000 to realize that this formula is one that produces results.

KERMIT BLOUNT Head Coach

Kermit Blount WSSU Head Football Coach 17th Season (90-77-3) Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University ‘80 There is little question that Winston-Salem State University head football coach Kermit Blount has established himself as one of the premiere collegiate coaches not only in Division I-Championship Subdivision play, but in all of college football. Blount, who is entering his 17th season as the head coach of the WSSU football program is a proven winner. His teams utilize hard work, attention to detail and game preparation as their tools for success. One needs to look no

The Rams’ 27-26 victory over Delaware State University on the Saturday afternoon of Nov. 8, 2008 was more than just another win for coach Kermit Blount as he rewrote the record books at his alma mater and moved into first place all-time with 90 career victories in only his 16th season. The victory marked WSSU’ head coach Kermit Blount’s 90th career victory, one more than legendary WSSU head coach, and current Florida A&M University Director of Athletics, William “Bill” Hayes and his 89 career WSSU coaching victories. Coach Blount has long been associated with football programs that have experienced phenomenal success and he has been a key ingredient in building the success of those programs over the 25 seasons on the bench during his coaching tenure. In all he has been in a leadership role with teams that have won a total of six conference titles at both the NCAA Division I and Division II levels. Blount has been responsible for 90 of WSSU’s 353 wins all-time as he has accounted for 25.5 percent of the wins in WSSU program history.

He has also led the Rams to 25 percent of their conference championships as he led the Rams to two of their eight conference titles as a head coach and led the Rams to two more conference titles as a quarterback on the Rams’ 1977 and 1978 title-winning squads. Blount began his coaching career in his home state of Virginia at Armstrong Kennedy High School in Richmond as a quarterbacks coach and assistant offensive coordinator. Following two seasons at the high school level Blount moved on to the collegiate ranks in 1983. In 1983 he became a graduate assistant and assistant quarterbacks coach at East Carolina University where he would begin his collegiate coaching career. Following his stint with the Pirates, Blount moved on to Washington D.C. and Howard University where he assumed the responsibilities of offensive coordinator from 1984-89 under Bison head coach Willie Jeffries. Soon after his arrival in the nation’s capital, Coach Blount’s presence was felt as he directed a potent Bison offense to the 1987 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship. Following his time in the District of Columbia he spent four more years as part of Jeffries’ staff at South Carolina State University (MEAC) in Orangeburg, South Carolina before returning to

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Playing History Winston-Salem State University, 1975-1978 Quarterback (1975-78), four-year starter AllCIAA Selection (1977 and 1978) All-America selection (1978) CIAA Champion (1977 and 1978) 5th all-time in WSSU passing yards

his alma mater, Winston-Salem State University, as the head football coach in 1993. A man accustomed to success, one who has experienced only five losing seasons in his 17 years as a head football coach at the collegiate level Blount has been the driving force in preparing the Rams for play at the Division I level. Blount’s eye for talent has shone brightly over his career as he and his coaching staffs have been responsible for recruiting and coaching student-athletes that have earned a total of 106 All-Conference selections. As well Blount has coached a pair of conference player of the year recipients, a pair of All-America selections and a two-time Academic AllAmerica honoree. Since his arrival back in Winston-Salem, Blount has amassed a 16-season mark of 90-77-3 (.529), including three CIAA Championship appearances, a pair of CIAA titles, and two Pioneer Bowl appearances. In addition, he was honored as the 1999 and 2000 CIAA Coach of the Year, the 1999 and 2000 D.C. Pigskin Coach of the Year and was honored as the 2000 100 Percent Wrong Club Coach of the Year during a two-year span in which he led Winston-Salem State University to back-to-back conference titles. Off the field, Blount has helped to establish a strong academic foundation and has been instrumental in instituting a policy of personal responsibility and accountability within his program. His priority on academics has resulted in more than 20 percent of Winston-Salem State University football scholarship studentathletes earning above a 3.0 GPA during the 2008-09 academic year and 32 football players have been named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic team over the span of the last three seasons.

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The Rams’ football team GPA is the highest ever since the data has been tracked by the WSSU Office of Athletic-Academic Support and Blount and his coaching staff have graduated 79 percent of football studentathletes over the most recent five-year reporting period. Blount has been a key component in the Rams’ transition to the NCAA Division I level as he has lent his expertise and knowledge to the transition process since WSSU conducted the initial feasibility study during the 2002-03 academic year. He has spent countless hours speaking to alumni groups, making appearances at university functions and is a tireless promoter of Winston-Salem State University and the WSSU Department of Athletics. A community ambassador, Blount’s studentathletes and coaching staff donated over 200 hours to the community in 2008-09 as WSSU football student-athletes gave back to the area by reaching thousands of local children through participation in various outreach programs and their association with the CHAMPS/Life Skills initiative. On the field Blount’s 2008 football team earned impressive road victories over perennial MEAC powers Hampton and Delaware State Born May 16, 1958 in Richmond,VA Family Wife – Ava Son – Bryan Daughter – April Education Winston-Salem State University 1980 – B.S. in Physical Education

As A Head Coach Year School Record Bowl 1993 WSSU 6-4-1 1994 WSSU 6-5 1995 WSSU 4-4-2 1996 WSSU 4-7 1997 WSSU 6-4 1998 WSSU 5-5 1999 WSSU 8-3 * Pioneer (W) 2000 WSSU 9-3 * Pioneer (L) 2001 WSSU 8-3 2002 WSSU 4-6 2003 WSSU 7-3 2004 WSSU 4-6 2005 WSSU 6-4 2006 WSSU 4-7 2007 WSSU 6-5 2007 WSSU 3-8 Totals 90-77-3 * - Denotes CIAA conference champions As An Assistant Coach Year School Record Bowl 1983 East Carolina 8-3 1984 Howard 2-8 1985 Howard 4-7 1986 Howard 8-3 1987 Howard 9-1 * 1988 Howard 7-4 1989 S.C. State 5-6 1990 S.C. State 4-6 1991 S.C. State 7-4 1992 S.C. State 7-4 Totals 81-64-3 * - Denotes MEAC conference champions Coaching Honors 1999 CIAA Coach of the Year 1999 D.C. Pigskin Coach of the Year 2000 CIAA Coach of the Year 2000 D.C. Pigskin Coach of the Year 2000 100 Percent Wrong Club Coach of the Year

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and earned a 24-point victory over Howard at Bowman Gray Stadium. Coach Blount is a member of several professional organizations, including but not limited to: The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Football Coaches Association, and the Black College Football Coaches Association. Blount has developed and shaped the careers of hundreds of Winston-Salem State University student-athletes and has seen six former Rams move on to the professional ranks in the National Football League. Under the direction of Coach Blount, dominating defensive end William Hayes was selected in the fourth round, 103rd overall, in the 2008 National Football League draft by the Tennessee Titans. The selection marked the first NFL draft choice selected from WSSU since Richard Huntley was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 1996 NFL draft following Blount’s third season as the Rams’ head coach. Not only has Blount helped to shape the futures of former student-athletes at WSSU, he has also helped to guide the careers of countless assistant coaches and coordinators who have been fortunate enough to work under the tutelage of the award-winning head coach. A talent developer both on the field and off, Blount has seen four of his former assistant coaches move on to successful head coaching careers at the collegiate level. A 1980 alumnus of Winston-Salem State University, Blount enjoyed a long and fruitful playing career as a Ram. As a four-year starter at quarterback at WSSU, Blount guided the Rams to back-to-back CIAA titles in 1977 and 1978 earning all-conference and All-America honors along the way. The 1978 All-American sat atop the WSSU record books for more than 25 years before his 3,330 career passing yards were surpassed by quarterback protégé Joshua McGee in 2004.

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PLAYERS IN THE COACH BLOUNT ERA

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Shawn Colvin-DB Kelly Goodman-OL Niam Moore-DB Rodney Witherspoon-DE William Barringer-OL Oronde Gadsden-WR Richard Huntley-RB LaTori Workman-DL Eric Hendley-RB Eric McDavid-OL Taiwan Everette-LB Brian Hurlocker-OL Shawn Thomas-K Thomas Washington-DL Brian Andrews-OL Carnell Brown-LB Terrie Newkirk-RB Calvin Bryant-LB Errick Hargrove-DB Stephon Kelly-S Robert Mackey-DE Ronald Pegues-OL Cory Williams-DL Tory Woodbury-QB Marcus McNair-OL Ashton Oakley-K Willie Byrd-RB Arnell Wooten-TE Brandon Free-WR Martin Hicks-KR Brandon Hussey-KR Martin Hicks-RB Jed Bines-RB Emmanuel Akah-OL Brian Scott-OL Phillip Betts-OL Martin Hicks-RB Jason Holman-DL Jerome Dunbar-OL

YEAR(S) 1993,1996 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994,1995 1995,1996 1996 1996,1997 1997 1997 1997,1999 1997,1998,1999 1999,2000 1999 1999,2000 2000 2000 2000,2001 2000,2001 2000 2000 2000 2001,2002 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005

Bethune-Cookman Bowie State Carson-Newman Catawba Coastal Carolina Delaware State Elizabeth City State Fayetteville State Florida A&M Fort Valley State Grambling State Hampton Howard Johnson C. Smith Livingstone Morgan State North Carolina A&T North Carolina Central Norfolk State Virginia State Virginia Union Savannah State South Carolina State Southern Ill.-Carbondale St. Augustine’s Tuskegee West Virginia Tech. Wofford TOTAL WINNING %

RECORD 1-2 5-3 1-3 0-4 0-2 1-1 7-3 8-5-1 1-2 2-0 0-2 2-2 2-3 12-1 9-3-1 1-1 2-8 9-6 1-4-1 5-6 11-4 2-1 1-5 0-1 4-0 1-3 1-0 1-0 90-77-3 (.529)

Note - Since the transition to NCAA Division I status, WSSU has been ineligible for postseason honors.

Coach Blount is married to the former Ava Harris of Richmond,Virginia and they are the proud parents of a daughter April, and a son Bryan. Blount and his wife of 23 years reside in Winston-Salem.

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47-6 49-21 31-10 35-20 20-17 54-54 46-28 24-13 23-6 35-27 48-28

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1994 vs. S. Carolina State at North Carolina A&T at Johnson C. Smith Livingstone Fayetteville State at Norfolk State Bowie State at North Carolina Central Wofford Virginia Union vs.Virginia State

48-27 53-7 51-25 17-12 39-28 50-48 40-14 21-6 23-10 56-14 38-35

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1995 Ft.Valley State North Carolina A&T Elizabeth City at Livingstone at Fayetteville State Johnson C. Smith North Carolina Central at Bowie State at Virginia Union Virginia State

33-6 45-21 21-19 17-17 17-17 28-12 42-19 20-7 43-0 20-14

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1998 (cont.) at North Carolina Central at Virginia State at Johnson C. Smith at Elizabeth City vs. Grambling State

43-8 41-22 29-19 28-6 35-28

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1999 Catawba North Carolina A&T at Virginia Union at Fayetteville State vs. Livingstone North Carolina Central Virginia State Johnson C. Smith Elizabeth City State* vs. Grambling State vs. Tuskegee$

17-14 20-7 17-0 44-0 34-0 20-7 17-14 25-6 21-6 25-23 23-7

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* CIAA Championship $ Pioneer Bowl

2000 at South Carolina State Bowie State at Hampton Virginia Union Fayetteville State Livingstone at North Carolina Central at Virginia State at Johnson C. Smith at Elizabeth City State vs.Virginia Union* vs. Tuskegee**

39-28 40-6 40-6 34-19 28-14 28-7 28-19 20-13 44-12 44-0 31-28 12-9

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27-16 30-23 17-14 24-22 14-2 31-0 14-0 44-10 17-0 45-6 31-24

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* CIAA Championship ** Pioneer Bowl

1996 at Ft.Valley State at North Carolina A&T at Elizabeth City at Southern Illinois Fayetteville State Livingstone at North Carolina Central at Virginia State at Johnson C. Smith Virginia Union Norfolk State

15-10 31-7 14-11 48-18 6-0 39-6 28-0 17-15 14-6 21-14 13-7

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2001 Carson-Newman at Tuskegee at Bowie State at Virginia Union at Fayetteville State at Livingstone North Carolina Central Virginia State Johnson C. Smith Elizabeth City State Virginia Union* * CIAA Championship

1997 North Carolina A&T Savannah State at Virginia Union at Fayetteville State at Livingstone North Carolina Central Virginia State Johnson C. Smith Elizabeth City at Bowie State

27-7 27-24 13-6 18-16 41-7 30-29 21-12 40-7 48-0 21-0

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2002 at Carson-Newman Tuskegee at Bowie State Virginia Union Fayetteville State Livingstone at North Carolina Central at Virginia State at Johnson C. Smith at Elizabeth City State

47-35 36-15 24-12 18-15 30-26 23-6 23-12 12-7 49-0 15-14

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1998 at Catawba at North Carolina A&T Virginia Union Fayetteville State Livingstone

10-7 20-12 21-0 17-14 38-33

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2003 Carson-Newman vs. Ft.Valley State Virginia State at West Virginia Tech. at Virginia Union

21-14 27-21 33-27 35-33 29-17

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22-14 42-23 47-0 38-0 54-19

L W W W W

2004 at Carson-Newman Ft.Valley State Tusculum Virginia Union at Bowie State Fayetteville State Livingstone at North Carolina Central at Johnson C. Smith at St. Augustine’s

48-32 21-19 37-20 20-13 7-6 21-14 31-21 35-33 31-20 31-13

L L L W L L W L W W

2005 Catawba College at Howard at South Carolina State Elizabeth City State at Virginia Union at Fayetteville State at Livingstone North Carolina Central Johnson C. Smith Saint Augustine’s

20-10 20-6 52-12 24-23 31-0 26-24 42-14 20-17 28-9 35-33

L L L W W W W L W W

2006 at Catawba College at North Carolina A& T South Carolina State at Florida A&M Coastal Carolina Howard at Bethune-Cookman at Savannah State at #17 Hampton Saint Augustine’s at Norfolk State

21-7 41-14 35-6 25-21 31-12 12-0 10-6 38-6 13-3 26-6 31-14

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2007 North Carolina A&T at Coastal Carolina at Morgan State at South Carolina State at Howard vs. Florida A&M at Bethune-Cookman Hampton #13 Delaware State North Carolina Central Norfolk State

28-7 W 28-21 L 19-17 W 20-7 L 24-21 (ot) L 27-23 W 14-9 W 20-19 W 23-20 L 35-10 W 23-20 L

2008 at North Carolina A&T Savannah State Morgan State South Carolina State Howard at Florida A&M Bethune-Cookman at Hampton at Delaware State at North Carolina Central Norfolk State

14-8 16-13 21-7 43-17 34-10 23-0 27-6 35-30 27-26 23-16 17-14

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MIKE KETCHUM WSSU Defensive Coordinator 5th Season Alma Mater – Guilford ‘78

MIKE KETCHUM

Defensive Coordinator

Born Jan. 9, 1956 in Huntington, W.Va. Family Wife – Belinda Son – Matt Daughter – Lilly Education Guilford College, 1979 1979 – B.A. in Business University of Florida, 1984 1984 – M.A. in Education Administration Playing History Guilford College, 1974-78 Defensive Lineman Defensive MVP in 1978 Sat out 1977 season due to injury Coaching Honors 1991 ODAC Coach of the Year 1997 ODAC Coach of the Year Coach Blount on Ketchum: “Mike is the 3-5 guru. He is one of the best in the business and has a way of instilling confidence in our players on the defensive side of the football. I always expect us to be solid on defense with him in charge.”

Mike Ketchum, a man who spent 17 years coaching football at nearby Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C., the last 14 of those years as the head coach, is entering into his fifth season as the Rams’ defensive coordinator. Ketchum resigned as football coach at Guilford in December of 2004 and became an Assistant Director of Athletics there before accepting the defensive coordinator position at Winston-Salem State where he has completely transformed the WSSU defensive corps into one of the most feared offense-stoppers in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In only five short years Ketchum has been responsible for turning around a Ram defensive unit that ranked near the bottom of the conference in five statistical categories in the final year before his arrival in Winston-Salem, N.C. Ketchum’s first season as the Rams’ Defensive Coordinator in 2005 was one in which he instituted sweeping changes, improving the Rams from dead last in pass defense to fifth in the conference in the same category by season’s end. In 2006 the changes continued as Ketchum signed a stellar recruiting class and saw immediate success in his decision to switch from a traditional 4-3 defense to a 3-5 formation. The 2007 season was witness to a defense that recorded 418 total tackles, generated 21 opponent turnovers, an average of nearly two forced turnovers per game, and surrendered only 203 points on the season. Ketchum’s defense held opponents to 10 points or less three times in 2007 and never surrendered 30 points in any of the Rams’ 11 games en route to helping WSSU record the first winning season in the program’s Division I history. The 2008 season saw another great improvement for Ketchum’s defense as they

surrendered only 22.7 points per game despite the Rams’ relative youth on the defensive side of the ball. Ketchum has continued to recruit and develop talent and the youthful defensive front continues to be the cornerstone of the WSSU program. A stickler for fundamentals, Ketchum’s tireless attention to detail has been instrumental in the development of countless WSSU football student-athletes. Ketchum’s ever-present teaching and fundamentals development was put on display in the spring of 2008 when defensive end William Hayes was selected in the fourth round, 103rd overall, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 National Football League draft. Since Ketchum’s arrival on the campus of Winston-Salem State University the Rams have made vast improvements in every defensive statistical category, were witness to the drafting of William Hayes and have seen an additional pair of WSSU defensive alumnus’ earn tryouts with National Football League clubs. This season Ketchum will return a talented corps of defensive personnel as the Rams enter into their third official year as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). No stranger to collegiate coaching, Ketchum, a 1978 graduate of Guilford College, turned in a 53-85 record as the Quakers’ head coach. He is second in Guilford history in wins and was the ODAC Coach of the Year recipient in 1991 and 1997 when the Quakers won league titles. In 1994 Ketchum led Guilford College to an 8-2 record, a mark which helped them to crack into the NCAA Division III South Region rankings for the first time in the program’s history. Ketchum got his start in football as a standout defensive lineman at Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. During a stellar playing career at Guilford College Ketchum was named the team’s Defensive MVP during his senior season (1978). Following his impressive playing career Ketchum moved on to his first collegiate coaching job as a graduate assistant at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. While at UF Ketchum completed coursework to earn a M.A. in Education Administration in 1984 while serving a pair of seasons on the nationallyranked Gator’s football coaching staff. The 53 year-old Ketchum is married to his wife of 32 years, the former Belinda Rowan. The couple has two children, a son Matt (22), and a daughter Lilly (18). They reside in Greensboro, N.C.

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ALAN HALL

Alma Mater – Charter Oak State College ‘93

quarterback and wide receiver, and produced a Harland Hill Trophy finalist. While at Dodge City, his multiple offensive schemes helped produce the 2001 national junior college leading rusher, and the 2002 national junior college player of the year runner-up.

Alan Hall enters his first year as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Winston Salem State University. He comes to WSSU from Savannah State University where he served in the same capacity as offensive coordinator in 2008.

As a player Hall was a member of the University of Miami Hurricanes 1991 NCAA Division I-A National Championship team as a quarterback, playing behind Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Gino Torretta.

The Tampa, Fla. native has worked at the collegiate level at several institutions including serving as offensive coordinator at East Mississippi Community College, assistant head coach at Newberry College (2003-06), offensive coordinator at Dodge City Community College (2001-03), assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Independence Community College (2001), recruiting coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Pikeville College (2000), quarterbacks and receivers coach at Adams State (1998), and offensive line coach at Monterey Peninsula (1997). He has also coached at Monterey and Ridgeview High Schools.

Hall has a Bachelor of Arts degree in individualized studies from Charter Oak State College as well as a Master of Arts degree in Physical Education from the University of West Alabama. He is single and currently resides in Winston Salem.

WSSU Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks Coach 1st Season

ALAN HALL

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ QUARTERBACKS COACH

Born March 17, 1973 in Tampa, Fla.

Family None - Single Education Charter Oak State College, 1993 1982 – B.A. in Individualized Studies University of West Alabama, 1997 1997 - M.A. in Physical Education Playing History University of Miami, 1988-91 Quarterback 1991 NCAA Division I-A Football Championship Coach Blount on Hall: “Alan is probably one of the most dedicated and loyal, hardest working men in this profession. He is a stickler for detail and wants our offense to be perfect. He demands a lot of our players and is always willing to go the extra mile for our student-athletes. I have no doubt that with him on our staff we will continue to develop offensively and our student-athletes will continue to have success on the field and in the classroom. ”

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Hall’s offensive schemes have proven successful in all of the stops during his coaching tenure. While at Savannah State Hall improved an offensive unit that was ranked last in all of Division I-FCS to an improvement of at least 26 spots in every statistical category. He helped lead SSU to their best record in a decade in 2008 including leading the Tigers to a win over Winston-Salem State. At East Mississippi Community College Hall produced the 2006 junior college leading rusher. At Newberry, Hall’s offense ranked in the top 20 nationally, had a top-15 nationally ranked

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AARON FEDERSPIEL Offensive Line Coach/Academic Advisor/Pro Liaison 7th Season Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University ‘03

AARON FEDERSPIEL OFFENSIVE LINE COACH/ PRO LIAISON

Born Mar. 2, 1973 in Houghton, MI Family Wife – Angela Son – Austin Son - Alec

Education Winston-Salem State University, 2003 2003 – B.S. in Sport Management Playing History Central Michigan University, 1991-1992 Offensive Line, starter in 1992 Winston-Salem State University 2000-02 Offensive Line, three-year starter 2000 CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team 2001 All-CIAA First-Team 2001 CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team 2001 Verizon Academic All-District 2002 CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team 2002 All-CIAA First-Team 2002 Verizon Academic All-District

Aaron Federspiel returns for his seventh season as a member of the Winston-Salem State University coaching staff as he is the most senior member of the WSSU football coaching staff behind 17th-year head coach Kermit Blount. Federspiel will continue to work with the position that he knows best as his primary responsibility will be working with the offensive line as well as concentrating his off-field efforts on the academic success of the Rams’ studentathletes, both areas where the standout former WSSU offensive lineman and two-time Academic All-America selection has a wealth of expertise. In addition to his coaching responsibilities Federspiel is the technology advisor for the WSSU football program and is the direct contact between Ram football and the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. Additionally, Federspiel serves as the Rams’ pro liaison and was instrumental in the success of recent NFL draftee William Hayes. Hayes was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round, 103rd overall, of the 2008 National Football League draft and recently completed a stellar rookie campaign with the AFC regularseason Champions. Federspiel has overseen the academic progress of the WSSU football team for the better part of the last four seasons and has been instrumental in raising the team’s overall grade point average.

His priority on academics has resulted in more than 20 percent of Winston-Salem State University football scholarship student-athletes earning above a 3.0 GPA during the 2008-09 academic year and 32 football players have been named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic team over the span of the last three seasons. The Rams’ football team GPA is the highest ever since the data has been tracked by the WSSU Office of Athletic-Academic Support and the Rams have graduated 79 percent of football student-athletes over the most recent five-year reporting period. Federspiel is no stranger to Winston-Salem State University or the Ram football program as he was a member of the Rams football team for three seasons and won a conference championship in 2000 under Head Coach Kermit Blount. An offensive lineman, Federspiel was a standout not only on the field but in the classroom. He was a member of the CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic team for three consecutive years and was named to two consecutive Verizon Academic All-District Teams as well as being named a Coca-Cola Black College All-American in his senior season (2002). Before transferring to Winston-Salem State University, Federspiel attended Central Michigan University (Division I-Bowl Championship) where he was a member of the Chippewa’s football team. Federspiel, one of the best offensive lineman to ever play at Winston-Salem State University, resides in Winston-Salem with his wife of 12 years, Angela. The couple have two sons Austin and Alec.

2002 Black College All-American Coach Blount on Federspiel: “Aaron is very dedicated to Ram football. He is an extremely hard worker and has a great rapport with our players. He is one of most diverse coaches on our staff and lends his expertise in a variety of areas. We are fortunate to have him as a part of our staff. He has proven invaluable to our staff as he is very well versed in many different areas paramount to the success of our football program.”

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SHERMAN SIMMONS WSSU Defensive Line Coach/ Community Service Liaison 4th Season Alma Mater – Winston-Salem State University ‘82

SHERMAN SIMMONS

DEFENSIVE LINE COACH/ COMMUNITY SERVICE LIAISON

Born Mar. 5, 1954 in Charlotte, N.C.

Family Wife – Pamela Education Winston-Salem State University, 1982 1982 – B.S. in English Northwestern State University (La.), 1994 1994 – M.A. in Student Personnel Services Playing History Livingstone College 1971-72 Defensive Back, two-year starter 1972 All-CIAA First-Team Coach Blount on Simmons: “Sherman brings a wealth of experience to our staff here at Winston-Salem State. As a former head coach he is extremely diverse and can shed his expertise on many different areas of our program.”

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The 2009 football season will mark Simmons’ fourth year as a member of the current WinstonSalem State University football coaching staff, a staff which has remained nearly entirely intact for the duration of the Rams’ transition to NCAA Division I classification. No stranger to the Rams’ football program, Simmons has served as a member of the WSSU coaching staff two times prior to his current coaching tenure under head football coach Kermit Blount. Simmons was a member of the coaching staff in 1976-77 as a student assistant, and then resumed a full-time coaching career for the Rams in 1989 under then-head-coach Pete Richardson. Simmons will focus primarily upon the Rams’ defensive line where he will again inherit a talented defensive front with several big, strong athletes who have the very real possibility of earning postseason honors. In addition to his on-field coaching responsibilities, he will serve as the Rams’ community service liaison and will continue to direct WSSU football’s efforts in the community. Simmons led WSSU football student-athletes and football coaching staff members in 2008-09 as they donated over 200 hours to the community as WSSU football student-athletes and coaches gave back to the area by reaching thousands of local children through participation in various outreach programs and their association with the CHAMPS/Life Skills initiative.

Simmons comes to WSSU by way of Allen University (Miami, Fla.) where he served as the head football coach for four seasons. Prior to his duties at Allen University, Simmons served as the Defensive Coordinator at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. for four seasons (1999-2002). He was instrumental in the improvement of Morehouse’s program from a last place finish in 1998 to a runner-up finish in 2000. Before his four seasons at Morehouse, Simmons was a member of the coaching staff at North Carolina A&T State University (1998-99). In the last 15 years, he has been a member of the coaching staff at Johnson C. Smith University (1995-1998), Southern University (1993-95) and Northwestern State University (1990-93) as he has a total of 28 seasons of collegiate coaching experience. A member of the United States Army Special Forces for three years (1973-76), Simmons will help to reinforce the discipline associated with the WSSU football program. A two-year starter as a defensive back at Livingstone College in 1971 and 1972, Simmons was an All-CIAA first-team selection in 1972 for the Blue Bears. Following his playing career and three years in the United States Army, Simmons returned to Winston-Salem, N.C. where he completed his degree requirements for a B.S. in English. Simmons then earned a M.A. in Student Personnel Services from Northwestern State University in 1994. He and his wife of 23 years Pamela, a PhD in English and a native of Albany, Ga., reside in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is currently employed as an Assistant Professor of English at WSSU.

OFFICIAL 2009

KEVIN DOWNING WSSU Wide Receivers Coach 5th Season Alma Mater – North Carolina Central ‘04

kevin downing

wide receivers coach

Born October 5, 1982 in Edenton, N.C. Family Wife – Nia Patterson Son – Kevin Lamont Downing, Jr. Education North Carolina Central University, 2002 2004 – B.S. in Health and Physical Education Winston-Salem State University, In Progress TBA – M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling Playing History North Carolina Central University, 20012002 Defensive End, two-year starter Defense ranked 1st in the Nation

The 2009 season marks Downing’s fifth year as a member of the coaching staff at Winston-Salem State University where his primary responsibility will be working with the WSSU wide receivers. In 2009 Downing will welcome back the services of seven of the top 10 receivers from last season as the Rams return 66.3 percent of the receiving yardage from a 2008 team that posted a 3-8 record. A complete coach who has worked tirelessly on relationship-building with his student-athletes, Downing has often been described by his peers and colleagues as having all the skills necessary to one day become a college head coach and is a true “rising star” in the coaching profession. Born on Oct. 5, 1982 in Edenton, N.C., Downing is the son of Andy and Jonathan Downing. He attended high school at John A. Holmes High School in Edenton and his senior year he was a two sport all-conference selection in both football and basketball en route to All-Region honors during his senior season. Following his high school graduation, Downing attended college at North Carolina Central

University in Durham, N.C. where he received his B.S in Health and Physical Education and was a member of the Eagle football team as a defensive back in 2001 and 2002. Downing was an integral part of the 2001 NCCU football team whose defense finished ranked first in the nation. In 2002 Coach Downing’s career was cut short due to multiple knee surgeries making him unable to continue his highly competitive football career. Though unable to continue playing, Downing continued his scholastic pursuits and earned a B.S. in health and physical education from North Carolina Central in the summer of 2004. Downing joined the WSSU coaching staff in 2005 and immediately made an impact with the Rams’ defensive backs and safeties before making the full-time switch to coaching the wide receivers in 2007. Coach Downing is married to his wife of nearly three years, the former Nia N. Patterson of Durham, N.C. and he is currently pursuing his M.A. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at WSSU. The couple resides in Greensboro, N.C. and welcomed their first child, a son Kevin Lamon Downing, Jr. on June 13, 2008.

Coach Blount on Downing: “Kevin has recently completed his second year as our wide receivers coach and already his instruction of our guys at that position is paying dividends. With his attention to detail and game preparation we feel that as a team we can now begin to attack the field vertically. He is very loyal and dedicated and we are very, very happy to have that young man on our staff here at WSSU.”

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JOHN FALVEY WSSU Strong Safeties Coach 3rd Season Alma Mater – St. Lawrence University 1980 The 2009 football season will mark Falvey’s third year as the coach of the Winston-Salem State University strong safeties.

JOHN FALVEY

strong safeties coach

Born July 9, 1958 in Saranac Lake, N.Y.

Education Saint Lawrence University, 1985 1985 – B.A. in History Norwich University, 1989 1985 – M.A. in Administration Playing History Saint Lawrence University, 1976-1979 Linebacker, four-year Two-time NCAA playoffs appearances Coach Blount on Falvey: “Coach Falvey gives us years of valuable experience and a wealth of knowledge as he assists Coach Gaither in the instruction of our secondary. He started out as a volunteer and worked endless hours and has made our program better in countless ways.”

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Following his graduation from Saint Lawrence University Falvey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps before earning his Master’s Degree from Norwich University in 1989. A well-traveled and experienced coach Falvey brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Rams’ coaching staff. Falvey lives in WinstonSalem, N.C., and he has a 25-year old son Chris.

Under the tutelage of Coach Falvey, the Rams posted a 2008 season which saw the greatest performance by a WSSU strong safety in WSSU’s Division I history as Jamaine Mack placed 13th on the team in total tackles with 29 in addition to leading the team in punting with 2,444 yards on 68 kicks for an average of 35.9 yards per punt. A coach who started as a volunteer assistant coach for the Rams, Falvey has put in countless hours of effort over the duration of his nearly three full years as a member of the Rams’ coaching staff. A coach with over 23 years of coaching experience, Falvey comes to WSSU by way of Eastern Mississippi Junior College where he served as the Lions’ outside linebackers coach. A native of New York he is a 1985 graduate of Saint Lawrence University where he received his B.A. in History. During his four-year playing career at SLU he helped to lead the Saints to the NCAA playoffs twice.

OFFICIAL 2009

ROBERT VALLONE WSSU Running Backs Coach 2nd Season Alma Mater – University of Phoenix 1987 Robert Vallone, 43, an experienced coach on both sides of the ball, starts his second year as a member of the WSSU football coaching staff following seven seasons as an assistant coach at Clarion University (Penn.)

ROBERT VALLONE

RUNNING BACKS coach

Born May 6, 1966 in Ridgeway, Pa.

Bob and wife Renee have a daughter Sara and a son Mitchell. The couple and their children reside in Winston-Salem.

Prior to joining the Rams in August of 2008, Vallone coached at Clarion University where he joined the staff in 2002 as a tight ends coach under Malen Luke. A coach with varying areas of expertise he has also coached running backs, receivers and linebackers for the Golden Eagles.

Family Wife – Renee Daughter – Sara Son – Mitchell Education Edinboro University 1984-85 (Transferred)

Bob was an assistant football coach at Elk County Christian High School from 1989-92, was an assistant at Johnsonburg High from 1992-96 and the head coach at Johnsonburg from 19972001.

Akron University 1986 Playing History Edinboro University, 1984-85 Defensive Tackle Akron University, 1986 Defensive Tackle

A native of Johnsonburg, Penn.Vallone attended Elk County Catholic High School and graduated in 1984. He was a three-year quarterback and defensive back and earned Big-30 All-Star honors. Bob also ran track for four years and played basketball for a pair of seasons. Vallone attended Edinboro University and played football for the Scots for two seasons as a defensive back (1984-85), before transferring to Akron University. He played safety for the Zips in 1986.

Coach Blount on Vallone: “Coach Vallone is a valuable addition to our staff. A tireless worker, Coach Vallone is a true professional in every sense of the word. His attention to detail has infinitely expanded our talent at the running back position here at WSSU. With Bob leading our backs it is one area that I know that we never have to worry about.”

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RETURNING STARTERS (OFFENSE) - 3 Jarrett Dunston (Sr., QB) Nazir Levine (Jr., OL) Dominique Fitzgerald (So., WR)

GENERAL INFORMATION Location Founded Enrollment Colors Chancellor Interim Athletic Director Athletics Phone Conference Stadium (Capacity) Nickname

Winston-Salem, N.C. 1892 6,442 Red & White Donald Julian Reaves Tonia Walker (336) 750-2141 Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Bowman Gray Stadium (18,000) Rams

SPORTS INFORMATION Football SID Zona Office Phone Zona Cell Phone Zona Office Fax

Chris Zona (336) 750-2143 (336) 391-8852 (336) 750-2144

Zona E-mail

zonac@wssu.edu

Athletic Website

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Press Box Phone

(336) 783-3432

SID Mailing Address:

200 C.E. Gaines Center c/o Department of Athletics Winston-Salem, NC 27110

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach Alma Mater Coaching Record (Seasons) Record at WSSU Assistant Coaches Defensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Line Defensive Backs Running Backs Defensive Line Wide Receivers Strong Safeties Student Assistant Coach Equipment Manager Football Sports Medicine Football Office Phone 2008 Record Basic Offense Basic Defense Starters Returning Starters Lost Letterwinners Returning Letterwinners Lost

RETURNING STARTERS (DEFENSE) - 8 Akeem Ward (So., DL) Alex Chandler (Sr. (rs), DB) Juan Corders (Sr., LB) Kevin Dorsey, Jr. (Sr., DL) Chedrick Marshall (Sr. (rs), LB) Joshua Newkirk (So., DL) Marcus Coates (Sr. (rs), LB) Marvin Bohannon (Sr. (rs), DB)

STARTERS LOST (OFFENSE) - 8 Michael Scarbrough (WR) Brent Thomas (WR) Roderick Fluellen (RB) Michael Helton (C) Bennie Barbour (OL) Joseph Blanks (OL) Bryant Bayne (WR) Jeremy Reaves (TE)

STARTERS LOST (DEFENSE) - 3 DeRon Middleton (DB) David Irizarry (DB) Jamaine Mack (SS/P)

STARTERS LOST (SPECIAL TEAMS) - 1 Kermit W. Blount Winston-Salem State, 1980 90-77-3 (16 seasons) Same as above Mike Ketchum Alan Hall Aaron Federspiel To Be Announced Robert Vallone Sherman Simmons Kevin Downing John Falvey Quaid Manigault Jay Robinson Darrell Turner (336) 750-2148 3-8 Multiple Multiple 11 (three offense, eight defense) 13 (eight offense, three defense) 70 (37 offense, 43 defense) 18 (15 offense, three defense)

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Jamaine Mack (P)

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing

Nic Cooper (92 carries, 488 yards, four touchdowns)

Passing

Jarrett Dunston (73-of-160 passes, 958 yards, three TD, 10 INT)

Receiving

Dominique Fitzgerald (16 catches, 223 yards, zero touchdowns)

Punt Returns

None

Interceptions

Alex Chandler (two interceptions)

Kick Returns

Dominique Fitzgerald (18 kick returns, 401 yards, 22.3 yards/return)

Scoring Total Offense

Jarrett Dunston (nine touchdowns, 54 points) Jarrett Dunston (263 plays, 108 yards rushing, 958 yards passing)

Punting

None

Kickoffs

Adnan Kljajic (24 kickoffs, 1247 yards)

All Purpose Yards

Dominique Fitzgerald (624 yards total, 223 receiving, 401 returning

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NUMERICAL ROSTER

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name

Pos. Ht.

Wt. Ex.

Hometown

Previous School

Dominique Fitzgerald

6-0

180

Sophomore

Danville,Va.

Geo. Wash. Danville HS

Brian Wynn

6-4

200

Junior (rs)

Greensboro, N.C.

Ben L. Smith HS

Omar Kizzie

5-10 195

Junior (rs)

Richmond,Va.

Hugenot HS

Branden Williams

6-1

190

Freshman (rs)

Seale, Ala.

Glenwood HS

Nathan Munford

5-9

185

Junior (rs)

Richmond,Va.

Meadowbrook HS

Landen Thayer

K/P

5-10 185

Freshman

Clemmons, N.C.

West Forsyth HS

Jarrett Dunston

6-3

220

Senior

Raleigh, N.C.

Temple University

Chedrick Marshall

6-1

235

Senior (rs)

Greensboro, N.C.

Dudley HS

Jordan Reid

6-2

190

Freshman

High Point, N.C.

High Point Andrews HS

Antonio Brown

6-3

200

Freshman

Chesapeake,Va.

Indian River HS

Malcome Rowe

6-2

200

Freshman

Fayetteville, N.C.

Douglas Byrd HS

John Harris

5-10 190

Freshman

Stuart,Va.

Patrick County HS

Marcus Harris

5-7

185

Junior (rs)

Burlington, N.C.

Walter M. Williams HS

Xavier Earvin

6-1

190

Freshman

Gainesville, Ga.

Gainesville HS

Cameron Demps

5-11 180

Freshman (rs)

Suwanee, Ga.

Peachtree Ridge HS

Marvin Bohannon

6-2

Senior (rs)

Winston-Salem, N.C. North Forsyth HS

190

Alex Chandler

6-1

180

Senior (rs)

Kingstree, S.C.

Kingstree HS

Jordan Carter

6-2

200

Freshman

Burlington, N.C.

Eastern Alamance HS

Lavell Tucker

6-1

190

Sophomore (rs) South Boston,Va.

Halifax County HS

Tienne Jefferson

6-1

200

Sophomore (rs) Washington, D.C.

Fork Union Military

Jaquin Sessoms

5-10 205

Junior (rs)

Harrellsville, N.C.

Hertford County HS

Jared Mitchell

6-3

190

Junior (rs)

Durham, N.C.

Hillside HS

Brandon McRae

5-10 225

Senior (rs)

Washington, D.C.

C.H. Flowers HS

Marcus Coates

6-2

220

Senior (rs)

Washington, D.C.

Howard D. Woodson HS

Johnathon Setzer

6-0

200

Junior (rs)

Lenoir, N.C.

West Caldwell HS

Thomas Johnson

6-0

200

Senior

Greensboro, N.C.

Rodney Taylor

5-10 175

Sophomore (rs) Durham, N.C.

Riverside HS

Wayne Noble, Jr.

5-11 175

Senior (rs)

Rocky Mount, N.C.

Rocky Mount HS

David Ahola

5-9

Freshman (rs)

Palm Beach, Fla.

Palm Beach Central HS

Bendhie Eliassaint

5-10 220

Junior (rs)

Miramar, Fla.

Allen University

Darren Everette

6-4

205

Freshman (rs)

Murfreesboro, N.C.

John Thompson, Jr.

6-0

240

Sophomore (rs) Stantonsburg, N.C.

Greene Central HS

180

Lucy Ragsdale HS

Hertford County HS

Alton Keaton

5-8

180

Junior (rs)

Fayetteville, N.C.

Douglas Byrd HS

Justin Wilkerson

6-2

245

Sophomore

Oxford, N.C.

J.F. Webb HS

Jimmie Johnson, III

6-3

230

Freshman (rs)

Washington, D.C.

Georgetown Preparatory

Khendra Reid

6-1

205

Freshman

Pikeville, N.C.

C.B. Aycock HS

Daniel DeGraffenreid

5-11 180

Sophomore (rs) Greensboro, N.C.

Lucy Ragsdale HS

Tykeam Dawkins

6-2

210

Sophomore

Greensboro, N.C.

Southern Guilford HS

Carlos Fields, Jr.

6-2

215

Freshman

Henderson, N.C.

Northern Vance HS

Willie Wilson

5-9

220

Junior (rs)

Kingstree, S.C.

Kingstree HS

Rashad Shaw

5-11 190

Freshman (rs)

Greensboro, N.C.

Western Guilford HS

Shawn Kearney

6-2

210

Junior (rs)

Henderson, N.C.

Southern Vance HS

Michael Gray

6-0

225

Junior

Jacksonville, N.C.

Northside HS

Lamarcius Jenkins

6-4

255

Sophomore (rs) Ahoskie, N.C.

Hertford County HS

Juan Corders

6-2

250

Senior

Durham, N.C.

Hillside HS

Mario Dawson

5-11 230

Senior (rs)

Durham, N.C.

Northern Durham HS

Colby Morris

6-1

235

Sophomore (rs) Elizabeth City, N.C.

Northeastern HS

Douglas Coulter

6-1

215

Senior

Bunker Hill HS

Hickory, N.C.

No.

Name

61 32 86 96 83 ## 18 11 87 ## 20 19 27 ## 50 54 78 43 51 42 17 63 08 16 35 36 ## 44 01 75 ## 90 77 48 73 93 14 15 89 22 49 29 40 94 47 38 88 03 69 65 71 62 09 74 26 25 53

Anthony (Bo) Adams David Ahola Brandon Akinyibi Durrell Banks Lerenzo Barr Jonathan Battle Marvin Bohannon Antonio Brown Sharano Brown Deylan Buntyn Jordan Carter Alex Chandler Marcus Coates Nicholas Cooper Juan Corders Douglas Coulter Jonathan Crawley Tykeam Dawkins Mario Dawson Daniel DeGraffenreid Cameron Demps Kevin Dorsey, Jr. Jarrett Dunston Xavier Earvin Bendhie Eliassaint Darren Everette Keith Ferguson Carlos Fields, Jr. Dominique Fitzgerald Brennan Glover Tyrone Goldston Charles Goodwin Julian Gray Michael Gray Ron Hall David Harris John Harris Marcus Harris Austin Higgins Tienne Jefferson Lamarcius Jenkins Thomas Johnson Jimmie Johnson, III Brian Jones Shawn Kearney Alton Keaton Johnathon Kinzer Omar Kizzie Corey Land Markus Lawrence Nazir Levine David Luckett Chedrick Marshall Thurman McDonald Brandon McRae Jared Mitchell Colby Morris

Pos. OL RB WR DL WR OL DB WR WR OL RB DB DB RB LB LB OL LB LB DB DB DL QB DB LB LB DB LB WR DL FB DL OL LB OL DL RB RB TE DB TE DB TE DL LB DB WR WR OL OL OL OL LB OL RB LB DL

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Name

64 05 55 31 92 58 10 41 80 13 59 24 28 46 72 57 ## 84 ## 30 70 07 66 37 98 91 21 97 ## 99 81 85 76 39 04 45 ## 82 02 95

Elerod Morris, II Nathan Munford Joshua Newkirk Wayne Noble, Jr. James Pegues Corei Plummer Jordan Reid Khendra Reid Javon Rembert Malcome Rowe Ricky Rozier Jaquin Sessoms Johnathon Setzer Rashad Shaw Edgar Sheppard Devease Simpson Akiem Smart Joseph Suber Devven Sutton Rodney Taylor Travis Taylor Landen Thayer Terrance Thomas John Thompson, Jr. Barry Tripp Chase Tripp Lavell Tucker Kenny Uqdah Carl Vincent Akeem Ward Melquan Weston Lamar Whidbee Eric Wiggins Justin Wilkerson Branden Williams Willie Wilson Linwood Woodley Jarrin Wooten Brian Wynn Stephen Young

Pos. OL RB DL DB LB DL QB LB WR DB LB SS DB DB OL LB DL WR FB DB OL K/P OL RB DL DL DB DL DB DL WR WR OL LB QB FB WR WR WR DL

NUMERICAL ROSTER (CONT.) No. Name

Pos. Ht.

Wt. Ex.

Hometown

Previous School

Joshua Newkirk

6-2

240

Sophomore

Wallace, N.C.

Wallace Rose HS

Devease Simpson

5-10 240

Junior (rs)

Greensboro, N.C.

Western Guilford HS

Corei Plummer

6-0

260

Junior (rs)

Middleburg, N.C.

Southern Vance HS

Ricky Rozier

6-2

230

Freshman

Milford, Conn.

Jonathan Law HS

Anthony “Bo” Adams

6-4

320

Junior (rs)

Jacksonville, N.C.

Northside HS

David Luckett

6-3

280

Freshman (rs)

Pomfret, Md.

McDonough HS

Kevin Dorsey, Jr.

6-3

275

Senior

Jacksonville, N.C.

Northside HS

Elerod Morris, II

6-2

280

Sophomore (rs) Knightdale, N.C.

East Wake HS

Markus Lawrence

6-4

290

Freshman

Charlotte, N.C.

Harding University HS

Terrance Thomas

6-3

270

Freshman (rs)

Charlotte, N.C.

Harding University HS

Corey Land

6-4

350

Junior (rs)

Chester, S.C.

Chester HS

Travis Taylor

6-0

325

Sophomore (rs) Newberry, S.C.

Newberry HS

Nazir Levine

6-4

290

Junior

Rocky Mount, N.C.

Rocky Mount HS

Edgar Sheppard

6-4

305

Freshman (rs)

Washington, D.C.

Georgetown Preparatory

Ron Hall

6-5

260

Freshman

Alpharetta, Ga.

Alpharetta HS

Thurman McDonald

6-5

335

Junior (rs)

Fayetteville, N.C.

E.E. Smith HS

Brennan Glover

6-4

270

Freshman

Charlotte, N.C.

Audrey Kell HS

Eric Wiggins

6-4

290

Freshman (rs)

Washington, D.C.

Julian Gray

6-4

275

Sophomore (rs) College Park, Ga.

Westlake HS

Jonathan Crawley

6-7

320

Freshman

Richmond,Va.

Hugenot HS

Javon Rembert

5-9

170

Freshman (rs)

Charlotte, N.C.

Independence HS

Melquan Weston

6-0

175

Freshman

Richmond,Va.

Highland Springs HS

Jarrin Wooten

6-5

190

Freshman

Southern Pines, N.C. Pinecrest HS

Gonzaga College HS

Lerenzo Barr

6-1

185

Junior (rs)

Kingstree, S.C.

Kingstree HS

Joseph Suber

6-4

225

Freshman

Whitmore, S.C.

Newberry HS

Lamar Whidbee

6-3

180

Freshman (rs)

Hertford, N.C.

Perquimans County HS

Brandon Akinyibi

5-8

165

Freshman (rs)

Miramar, Fla.

Miramar HS

Sharano Brown

6-0

165

Freshman (rs)

Nashville, N.C.

Nash Central HS

Johnathon Kinzer

6-3

215

Senior (rs)

Winston-Salem, N.C. Parkland HS

Austin Higgins

6-3

260

Freshman

Winston-Salem, N.C. Atkins HS

Charles Goodwin

6-6

260

Freshman

High Point, N.C.

High Point Andrews HS

Chase Tripp

6-2

245

Freshman

Chocowinity, N.C.

Washington HS

James Pegues

6-3

225

Freshman

Greensboro, N.C.

Southeast Guilford HS

David Harris

6-3

245

Freshman (rs)

Charlotte, N.C.

West Mecklenburg HS

Brian Jones

6-2

245

Senior (rs)

Rocky Mount, N.C.

Rocky Mount HS

Stephen Young

6-3

280

Sophomore

Dale City,Va.

Garfield HS

bend-ee E-lie-S-ont

Durrell Banks

6-2

250

Senior (rs)

Wilkesboro, N.C.

Wilkes Central HS

43 Tykeam Dawkins

TIE-keem

Kenny Uqdah

6-2

260

Freshman

Winston-Salem, N.C. Carver HS

49 Lamarcius Jenkins

luh-MARK-us

Barry Tripp

6-0

290

Freshman

Snow Hill, N.C.

Greene Central HS

56 Chedrick Marshall

said-RICK

Akeem Ward

6-4

260

Sophomore

Holly Springs, N.C.

Middle Creek HS

57 Devease Simpson

duh-VEECE

Jonathan Battle

6-3

305

Senior (rs)

Atlanta, Ga.

East Carolina University

nah-ZEER luh-VINE

Deylan Buntyn

6-4

290

Freshman

Havelock, N.C.

Havelock HS

juh-VON

Nicholas Cooper

6-0

230

Sophomore (rs) Clinton, N.C.

Clinton HS

LUH-ren-zo

Keith Ferguson

6-1

200

Sophomore

Jacksonville, N.C.

Northside HS

AH-ken-YEE-bee

Tyrone Goldston

5-11 250

Freshman (rs)

Asheboro, N.C.

Asheboro HS

Akiem Smart

6-4

260

Freshman (rs)

Fairfax, S.C.

Allendale-Fairfax HS

Devven Sutton

6-2

250

Junior (rs)

Elizabeth City, N.C.

Northeastern HS

Carl Vincent

6-0

195

Junior

Miramar, Fla.

Miramar HS

Linwood Woodley

5-11 190

Freshman

Charlotte, N.C.

North Mecklenburg HS

Pronunciation 07 Tienne Jefferson 35 Bendhie Eliassaint

71 Nazir Levine 80 Javon Rembert 83 Lerenzo Barr 86 Brandon Akinyibi

TEE-in

96 Durrell Banks

dur-RELL

97 Kenny Uqdah

OOK-duh

98 Corei Plummer

CORE-ee

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OFFICIAL 2009 DEPTH CHART START CHART Returning Offense 2008 Tienne Jefferson (QB) 2 Jarrett Dunston (QB) 9 Willie Wilson (FB) 1 Devven Sutton (FB) 4 John Thompson, Jr. (FB) 1 Brandon McRae (RB) - Omar Kizzie (RB) 3 Anthony Adams (LT) 1 Julian Gray (LT) 9 Corey Land (LT) 1 Thurman McDonald (LG) - Nazir Levine (LG) 11 Dallas McDaniel (RG) 7 Jonathan Kinzer (WR) - Brian Wynn (WR) 5 Lorenzo Barr (WR) - Dominique Fitzgerald (WR) 7 Lamarcius Jenkins (TE) 3 Jeremy Reaves (TE) 2 Colby Morris (TE) -

2007 DNP 1 - DNP DNP 0 3 - 1 - 7 4 DNP 1 - 7 DNP DNP 10 1

2006 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 7 DNP DNP DNP DNP - - DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP

Streak - 9 - - 1 - - - 3 - - 15 3 - - - 1 - 1 -

Career 2 10 1 4 1 7 6 1 10 1 7 15 7 1 5 7 7 3 12 1

Lost Offense Roderick Fluellen (RB) Michael Helton (C) Bennie Barbour (RG) Joe Blanks (RT) Mike Scarbrough (WR) Brent Thomas (WR) Bryant Bayne (WR)

2008 11 11 4 11 5 7 7

2007 11 11 11 11 3 10 1

2006 - 11 8 11 DNP - -

Streak 22 44 - 42 3 - -

Career 22 44 23 42 11 16 8

Returning Defense Akeem Ward (LDE) Kevin Dorsey, Jr. (NT) Stephen Young (NT) Joshua Newkirk (RDE) Marcus Coates (OLB) Chedrick Marshall (MLB) Juan Corders (OLB) Marvin Bohannon (Spur) Edgar “Ty” Scott (Spur) Alex Chandler (RCB) Reginald Johnson (RCB) Lavelle Tucker (LCB) Alton Keaton (RCB) Jared Mitchell (FS)

2008 11 11 4 11 8 11 10 9 2 11 1 1 4 6

2007 DNP - DNP DNP - 11 5 11 - 10 - DNP DNP -

2006 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2 8 - DNP 1 DNP DNP - DNP

Streak 11 11 - 11 3 22 4 3 - 20 - - - 3

Career 11 11 4 11 8 24 23 20 2 22 1 1 4 6

Defense Lost 2008 Quentin Jones (LDE) - Jamaine Mack (Rover) 9 David Irizarry (LCB) 9 DeRon Middleton (FS) 1 Returning Specialists 2008 Adnan Kljajic (PK) 11

2007 1 - 11 10

2006 2 - - 11

Streak - 6 3 -

Career 9 9 20 25

2007 DNP

2006 DNP

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Career 11

Offense Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt. QB 08 Jarrett Dunston Sr. 6-3 220 04 Branden Williams Fr. (rs) 6-1 190 TE

49 37

Lamarcius Jenkins John Thompson, Jr,

So. (rs) So. (rs)

6-4 6-0

255 240

26 15

Brandon McRae Marcus Harris

Sr. (rs) Jr. (rs)

5-10 5-7

225 185

77 61

Julian Gray Anthony Adams

So. (rs) Jr. (rs)

6-4 6-4

275 320

71 72

Nazir Levine Edgar Sheppard

Jr. Fr. (rs)

6-4 6-4

290 305

62 64

David Luckett Elerod Morris, II

Fr. (rs) So. (rs)

6-3 6-2

280 280

70 76

Travis Taylor Eric Wiggins

So. (rs) Fr. (rs)

6-0 6-4

325 290

69 66

Corey Land Terrance Thomas

Jr. (rs) Fr. (rs)

6-4 6-3

350 270

XWR

01 83

Dominique Fitzgerald Lerenzo Barr

So. Jr. (rs)

6-0 6-1

180 185

03 80

Omar Kizzie Javon Rembert

Jr. (rs) Fr. (rs)

5-10 5-9

195 170

ZWR

88 85

Johnathan Kinzer Lamar Whidbee

Sr. (rs) Fr. (rs)

6-3 6-3

215 180

Defense Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt. LDE 99 Akeem Ward So. 6-4 260 93 David Harris Fr. (rs) 6-3 245 NT

63 95

Kevin Dorsey, Jr. Stephen Young

Sr. So.

6-3 6-3

275 280

RDE

55 94

Joshua Newkirk Brian Jones

So. Sr. (rs)

6-2 6-2

240 245

TED

50 43

Juan Corders Tykeam Dawkins

Sr. So.

6-2 6-2

250 210

ILB

09 54

Chedrick Marshall Douglas Coulter

Sr. (rs) Sr.

6-1 6-1

235 215

ILB

51 25

Mario Dawson Jared Mitchell

Sr. (rs) Jr. (rs)

5-11 6-3

230 190

Rover

27 47

Marcus Coates Shawn Kearney

Sr. (rs) Jr. (rs)

6-2 6-2

220 210

24 38

Jaquin Sessoms Alton Keaton

Jr. (rs) Jr. (rs)

5-10 5-8

205 180

21 22

Lavell Tucker Tienne Jefferson

So. (rs) So. (rs)

6-1 6-1

190 200

LCB

18 31

Marvin Bohannon Waybe Noble, Jr.

Sr. (rs) Sr. (rs)

6-2 5-11

190 175

RCB

19 17

Alex Chandler Cameron Demps

Sr. (rs) Fr. (rs)

6-1 5-11

180 180

STREAKS: Longest Start Streaks (Active) Chedrick Marshall (MLB, 2006-Present)

No. 24

Specialists Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt. P 07 Landen Thayer Fr. 5-10 185

Longest Start Streaks (Non-Active) Michael Helton (OL, 2005-2009)

No. 44

PK LS

07 58 48

Landen Thayer Corei Plummer Michael Gray

Fr. Jr. (rs) Jr.

Most Career Starts (Consecutive & Non-Sequential) Michael Helton (OL, 2005-Present )

No. 44

Dominique Fitzgerald

KOR

Dominique Fitzgerald

5-10 6-0 6-0

185 260 225

So.

6-0

180

So.

6-0

180

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North Carolina (cont.) Pikeville Raleigh Rocky Mount Snow Hill Southern Pines Stantonsburg Wallace Wilkesboro Winston-Salem

Khendra Reid Jarrett Dunston Brian Jones Nazir Levine Wayne Noble, Jr. Barry Tripp Jarrin Wooten John Thompson, Jr. Joshua Newkirk Durrell Banks Marvin Bohannon Austin Higgins Johnathan Kinzer Kenny Uqdah

South Carolina (7)

Alabama (1)

North Carolina (cont.)

Seale

Durham

Branden Williams

Connecticut (1) Milford

Ricky Rozier

Florida (4) Miramar Palm Beach

Brandon Akinyibi Bendhie Eliassaint Carl Vincent David Ahola

Georgia (5) Alpharetta Atlanta College Park Gainesville Suwanee

Ron Hall Johnathan Battle Julian Gray Xavier Earvin Cameron Demps

Maryland (1) Pomfret

David Luckett

North Carolina (63) Ahoskie Asheboro Burlington Charlotte Chocowinity Clemmons Clinton

Lamarcius Jenkins Tyrone Goldston Jordan Carter Marcus Harris Brennen Glover David Harris Markus Lawrence Javon Rembert Terrence Thomas Linwood Woodley Chase Tripp Landen Thayer Nicholas Cooper

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Elizabeth City Fayetteville Greensboro Harrellsville Havelock Henderson Hertford Hickory High Point Holly Springs Jacksonville Knightdale Lenoir Middleburg Murfreesboro Nashville Oxford

Juan Corders Mario Dawson Jared Mitchell Rodney Taylor Colby Morris Devven Sutton Alton Keaton Thurman McDonald Malcome Rowe Tykeam Dawkins Daniel DeGraffenreid Thomas Johnson Chedrick Marshall James Pegues Rashad Shaw Devease Simpson Brian Wynn Jaquin Sessoms Deylan Buntyn Carlos Fields, Jr. Shawn Kearney Lamar Whidbee Douglas Coulter Charles Goodwin Jordan Reid Akeem Ward Anthony Adams Kevin Dorsey, Jr. Keith Ferguson Michael Gray Elerod Morris, II Johnathan Setzer Corei Plummer Darren Everette Sharano Brown Justin Wilkerson

Chester Fairfax Kingstree Newberry Whitmore

Cory Land Akiem Smart Lerenzo Barr Alex Chandler Willie Wilson Travis Taylor Joseph Suber

Virginia (9) Chesapeake Dale City Danville Richmond South Boston Stuart

Antonio Brown Stephen Young Dominique Fitzgerald Jonathan Crawley Omar Kizzie Nathan Munford, IV Melquan Weston Lavell Tucker John Harris

Washington, D.C. (6) Washington, D.C.

Marcus Coates Tienne Jefferson Jimmie Johnson, III Brandon McRae Edgar Sheppard Eric Wiggins

2009 Winston-Salem State University Football Classification Breakdown Classification Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors

Total Roster Members 42 18 21 16

Classification Underclassmen Upperclassmen

Total Roster Members 60 37

OFFICIAL 2009

RETURNING LEADERS

RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS (Pos/Cl/Ht/Wt)

Passing Jarrett Dunston (Sr.) Rushing

Nic Cooper (So.-rs)

Receiving Dominique Fitzgerald (So.) Scoring

Jarrett Dunston (Sr.)

Tackles

Marcus Coates (Sr.-rs)

Tackles For Loss

Stephen Young (So.)

Kickoff Returns

Interceptions

66.6 (6/9)

Jarrett Dunston (Sr./6-3/220)

Pass Break-Ups

73.9 (17/23)

Dominique Fitzgerald (So./6-0/180)

Forced Fumbles

100 (8/8)

Nazir Levine (Jr./6-4/290)

Fumbles Recovered

100 (11/11)

Punt Return Yards

0.0 (0/236)

Kick Return Yards

54.4 (541/994)

Field Goals

0.00 (0/2)

Extra Points

0.00 (0/17)

Punting

0.00 (0/2444)

RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS (Pos/Ht/Wt/Cl)

Sacks Stephen Young (So.) Dominique Fitzgerald (So.)

Punt Returns None

Akeem Ward (So./6-4/260)

Alex Chandler (Sr.-rs/6-1/180)

* Based on WSSU’s final 2008 regular season statistics and projected returning players

RETURNING DEFENSIVE LB

Juan Corders (Sr./6-2/250)

SUPERLATIVES

Kevin Dorsey, Jr. (Sr./6-3/275)

Chedrick Marshall (Sr.-rs/6-1/235)

Tallest

Height

Position

Jonathan Crawly 6-7 Charles Goodwin 6-6 Shortest

Height

OL DL Position

Marcus Harris 5-7 Brandon Akinyibi 5-8 Alton Keaton 5-8 Heaviest Corey Land Thurman McDonald Lightest Brandon Akinyibi Sharano Brown

RB WR DB Position

350 335

OL OL

Weight

Position

165 165

WR WR

Nic Cooper Nathan Munford, IV Passing Jarett Dunston Receiving Dominique Fitzgerald Omar Kizzie Marcus Harris Tackles Marcus Coates Juan Corders Jared Mitchell

Att.

Yds.

Avg.

TD’s

92 62

488 248

5.3 4.0

4 0

Att.

Com.

Int.

160

Rec. Yds.

Avg.

16 6 3

223 101 28

Tot. Solo 60 58 48

42 29 40

13.9 16.8 9.3

Letterwinners Returning:

Joshua Newkirk (So./6-2/240)

37 43 0

Marcus Coates (Sr.-rs/6-2/220)

Total

Marvin Bohannon (Sr.-rs/6-2/190)

Letterwinners Lost:

Rushing Yards

76.1 (1068/1402)

Tackles

82.7 (581/702)

Passing Yards

100 (1214/1214)

Receiving Yards

35.8 (435/1214)

Scoring

68.9 (122/177)

Sacks

100 (22/22)

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing

TEAM INFORMATION Offense Defense Specialty

PERCENT RETURNING

Weight

PERCENT RETURNING (cont.)

TD’s

Yds.

Pct.

958

45.6

Offense Defense Specialty

15 3 0

Total

Starters Returning: Offense Defense Specialty

3 8 0

Total

Starters Lost: Offense Defense Specialty

8 3 0

Total

Avg/Gm TD’s 20.3 10.1 4.7

0 0 0

Asst.

Int.

Sack

TFL(Yds.)

18 29 8

0 0 1

0 2 0

3.5 (11) 4 (19) 2 (2)

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2008 Season Recap The 2008 football season saw the Rams post a 3-8 overall record in their third season of membership at the NCAA Division I level. WSSU started the season with four consecutive losses before winning three of their next five games and ultimately closed the season with a pair of losses en route to a 3-8 record overall. The Rams posted a 1-5 record overall and a 2-3 record on the road. Versus conference opponents the Rams posted a 3-6 overall record as WSSU posted a 1-4 record versus MEAC opponents at home and posted a 2-2 record on the road versus teams from the MEAC. The Rams On TV Over the past six seasons (including 2008), the WSSU football team has appeared on television nine times and the Rams have posted a 6-3 mark while doing so. The Rams’ 23-0 loss to Florida A&M on Oct.9 marked WSSU’s only televised contest of the 2008 season. As part of the MEAC television partnership with ESPN, the Rams will appear on television at least once each season. National Rankings The Rams were never ranked in either of the major Division I-FCS polls during the season. The only MEAC teams to crack the national rankings were the defending MEAC champion Delaware State Hornets and the 2008 MEAC champion South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Head Coach The Rams are coached by head man Kermit Blount who recently completed his 16th season at the helm of the WSSU football program. Blount has posted an impressive 90-77-3 mark at WSSU and has led the Rams to a pair of conference (CIAA) titles (in 1999 and 2000). Blount ranks first all-time in wins at WSSU with 90 career victories. Sitting In First Place With his 27-26 victory over Delaware State on Nov. 8, WinstonSalem State University head football coach Kermit Blount became the winningest coach in WSSU football history. Blount, who just completed his 16th season as the Rams’ head coach, has posted an all-time mark of 90-77-3 and with his 90th victory moved into first place atop the WSSU all-time win chart, one victory ahead of legendary WSSU head coach, and current Director of Athletics at Florida A&M University, Bill Hayes. Only Five Losing Seasons Kermit Blount has recorded only five losing seasons during his

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16 years at the head of the WSSU football program. Blount has posted 11 winning seasons and has posted three seasons with win totals of at least eight games. Blount’s losing seasons came in 1996 (4-7), 2002 (4-6), 2004 (4-6), 2006 (4-7) and 2008 (3-8). Over that span of 16 seasons, Blount has led the Rams to a pair of conference football titles (1999 and 2000). Seniors Say Goodbye The Rams bid farewell to 13 seniors who appeared in their final game as members of the WSSU football team on Nov. 22. The Rams watched 13 contributors suit up for the final time of their WSSU playing careers as WSSU honored: #67 Bennie Barbour, #82 Bryant Bayne, #78 Joseph Blanks, #36 Herman Blount, #28 Roderick Fluellen, #59 Michael Helton, #24 David Irizarry, #20 Reginald Johnson, #22 Jamaine Mack, #10 DeRon Middleton, #13 Michael Scarbrough, #11 Justin Sherrod and #14 Brent Thomas as they participated in their last game as Rams. Red Zone Woes In 2008 the Rams allowed their opponents to score on 34 of their 44 trips into WSSU’s red zone (77.3 percent). Opponents recorded 25 TD’s and nine FG’s. In contrast, WSSU converted on only 19 of 30 trips into their opponent’s red zone (63.3 percent) with 17 TD’s and two FG’s. Turf Time WSSU’s 27-26 win over Delaware State saw the Rams play on artificial turf for the first time since their 2007 Circle City Classic win over Florida A&M on Oct. 6 in the RCA Dome. WSSU posted a 2-2 record on turf in 2007 as they earned wins over FAMU (RCA Dome) and Morgan State (in Baltimore) and fell in defeat at Howard (Washington, D.C.) and at South Carolina State (Orangeburg, S.C.) in their four games played on the artificial surface. During the 2008 season the Rams were a perfect 1-0 on fake grass. Special Teams Are Special The Rams’ special teams units were the key to WSSU’s victory over Hampton on Nov. 1 as WSSU earned 198 yards of kick returns and saw David Irizarry return a missed FG for a touchdown. Shortest Of The Season Jarrett Dunston’s 20-yard scoring run that marked WSSU’s final points versus Hampton on Nov. 1 capped a two-play, 41-second, 20-yard scoring drive that was WSSU’s shortest scoring drive of the season, breaking the previous shortest scoring drive of 1:11.

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Fun Facts In WSSU’s three wins the Rams scored 30 or more points twice, and committed fewer turnovers than their opponents. In fact, in the first two WSSU wins the Rams did not commit a turnover. In all three wins, the Rams committed less turnovers than their opponents. Longest Play In History David Irizarry’s 106-yard missed field goal return for a touchdown on Nov. 1 marked the longest play in the history of WSSU football surpassing the previous long play, a 102-yard interception return for a defensive PAT by Raymond Barksdale (vs. Fayetteville State in 2002). Bayne Breakout Wide receiver Bryant Bayne recorded the first two 100-yard receiving games of his WSSU career in the Rams’ games versus South Carolina State and Howard as he tallied 255 yards and two scores. Bayne’s 150 receiving yards versus Howard on Oct. 4 marks the most individual receiving yardage for a WSSU receiver in the Rams’ Division I era. Loving The Big Play The Rams recorded 31 plays of 20 yards or longer on the season with seven of them going for touchdowns. WSSU recorded nine of their 20 total big plays in their Oct. 4 34-10 victory over Howard including plays of 81 yards (interception return), 40 yards (reception), 58 yards (reception), 45 yards (reception) and 41 yards (rush) among the nine plays of 20 yards or longer. Turnover Trouble The Rams turned the ball over 29 times in 11 games. WSSU averaged 2.6 turnovers per game. In contrast, the Rams recorded only 20 total turnovers in the 2007 season for an average of 1.82 turnovers per contest Turnovers became glaringly apparent versus North Carolina Central as the Eagles scored following all four of the Rams’ turnovers. The Eagles recorded a pair of field goals following WSSU interceptions, recorded a field goal following a WSSU fumble and recorded a touchdown following a turnover on downs. In, But Not Completely Though the Rams are considered a member of the MidEastern Athletic Conference, they are unable to compete for a championship until the 2011 season (per NCAA mandates). The Rams will continue to play a full slate of MEAC games but will be ineligible for a conference title, ineligible for postseason awards and will not be listed in the MEAC statistics at season’s end. The Transition Process Continues In a drive to support rapid growth and attain higher visibility, the Board of Trustees at Winston-Salem State University approved a plan to seek reclassification of the school’s athletic programs to compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level on Dec. 1, 2004. The Rams started the process with an exploratory year in 2005-06 and became official members

of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in 2006-07. The Rams completed their third year of Division I-FCS football play in the fall of 2008 and will complete the reclassification process after the 2010-11 academic year. Movin’ On Up The Rams, a long-time member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) at the Division II level made the jump to the nation’s highest level of intercollegiate competition at the Division I level following great success during their 61 years of Division II membership. WSSU captured eight CIAA football titles and made four NCAA playoff appearances, the most recent of which came during the 1990 season. Success At The Next Level The change to the Division I level has had no ill affect on the Rams’ success as WSSU posted a 6-4 record during their exploratory year (2005), posted a 4-7 record in their first full Division I year (2006) and completed their second year as a Division I member with a 6-5 record (2007). The 2008 season saw the Rams reload their talent pool and finish 3-8 overall. Despite the losing season the Rams defeated two of the best the MEAC had to offer as the Rams defeated Delaware State and Hampton in back-to-back games with both contests being held away from home. First Division I Winning Season With their convincing 35-10 win over the Eagles of North Carolina Central on Nov. 10, 2007, the Rams earned their first winning season at the Division I level. WSSU recorded six wins during the 2007 season, the most wins for the Rams since making the jump from NCAA Division II to Division I. Program History The 2008 season was the 67th in Winston-Salem State University history. Through 67 years of play, WSSU owns a 353-276-25 (.539) record. Official Web Site Parents, fans, and alumni from around the world can tune into Winston-Salem State University football on the official Internet site of Winston-Salem State University athletics, WSSURAMS. com. In addition to having all the up-to-date information on WSSU athletics, all games broadcast on WSNC 90.5 FM radio will air live on the Rams’ website as well. Running Back Pipeline Redshirt freshman running back Nic Cooper was impressive in his first season on the field for the Rams. Splitting carries with several other backs, Cooper showed glimpses of the brilliance that will be to come as he led the team in rushing with 488 yards on 92 carries for an average of 5.3 yards per carry. Cooper tallied four rushing touchdowns and had a pair of 100-yard rushing games as a freshman. He will be looked to in 2009 to be the Rams’ feature back. Loving the Rush The Rams continue to be a “run first” offense. In 2008 the Rams ran the ball 466 times and threw the ball only 199 total times.

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WSSU ran the ball more than twice as often as they passed it. The Rams penchant for running the football paid off as they generated 1,402 yards of rushing offense (3.0 yards per play) as opposed to only 1,214 yards of passing offense (6.1 yards per play). Need To Find A Punter One of the positions that will need to be filled for WSSU is that of punter. Jamaine Mack filled the role nicely for the Rams in 2007 and 2008 as the strong safety/punter led WSSU in punting both seasons. Mack pounded 68 punts in 2008 for 2,444 yards and an average of 35.9 yards per punt. WSSU hopes freshman Landen Thayer can step in and fill the void left by Mack. The Cupboard Isn’t Bare The Rams will return their top two players in terms of total offense in 2009 as Nic Cooper and Jarrett Dunston each return to the lineup. Cooper and Dunston accounted for 1,554 yards of the Rams 2,616 yards of total offense in 2008.

Beaten All But Two Since the Rams’ transition to the NCAA Division I level, WSSU has beaten every team in the MEAC at least once, except for two. The Rams have never beaten the Spartans of Norfolk State or the Bulldogs of South Carolina State since making the move from Division II to Division I. Since making the move to NCAA Division I the Rams have posted a 10-15 record versus MEAC opponents. Three Minute Average The 2008 WSSU Rams scored 21 offensive touchdowns that took 63:02 of play clock time. The Rams’ average touchdown drive time was just over three minutes at 3:00:06. WSSU’s shortest touchdown drive was a 41 second scoring drive. The Rams’ longest touchdown drive was a 5:53 effort. Long Drives The Rams mounted five scoring drives that used 11 or more plays in 2008. WSSU tallied two nine-play scoring drives, three eight-play scoring drives and four scoring drives of seven plays last season.

Freshman Break Out Stephen Young turned in one of the most impressive freshman campaigns in WSSU history. Young ranked seventh on the team in tackles with 41 total tackles and recorded a team-leading 10 tackles for loss. As well Young recorded five sacks. forced one fumble and recovered three others.

Gotta Lead At The Half The Rams posted a 1-4 record last season when trailing at halftime. WSSU squandered four halftime leads as they posted a 2-4 record when leading at the half, but only once did the Rams recorded a come-from-behind win when they trailed at the half.

Gotta Score More The Rams had difficulty putting points on the board in 2008 as WSSU averaged only 16.1 points per game. In contrast, WSSU surrendered 22.7 points per game to their opponents.

Score More Than 20 The Rams were winless and posted an 0-8 record when they scored less than 20 points in a game. WSSU was a perfect 3-0 when they recorded more than 20 points.

Every Other Quarter The Rams outscored their opponents 55-37 in the first quarter in 2008. However, WSSU was outscored in every other quarter by their opponents. Most glaringly, the Rams were outgunned 87-54 in the second quarter and 74-28 in the fourth quarter of games.

Cooper Had The Only Two Redshirt freshman running back Nicolas Cooper recorded both of the Rams 100-yard rushing games in 2008. Cooper closed the season with a 111-yard performance against Norfolk State where he recorded one of his four rushing touchdowns in 2008.

Young Offensive Line The Rams gave up a total of 36 sacks in 2008 as they lost 195 total yards. In contrast WSSU recorded only 22 sacks on the season.

Control The Clock Despite being a running team, the Rams controlled the possession time in only two games last season. The Rams allowed opponents to control the clock nine times last season as WSSU posted a 2-7 record during those games.

Better Away From Home? The Rams posted a1-5 record at home in 2008 and posted a 2-3 record away from the friendly confines of Bowman Gray Stadium. The Rams must take back Bowman Gray in 2009. Under WSSU head coach Kermit Blount the Rams have posted a 43-29-1 record at home. Seasoned Veterans The Rams earned a wealth of experience in 2008 as a total of 44 different players earned at least one start for WSSU. The Rams started 26 different players on offense and started 18 different players on defense in 2008. Start King Michael Helton started all 44 games of his WSSU career. Helton did not miss a game, nor did he miss a start, in his four years as a Ram.

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Better Before Six The Rams were significantly better in games played before 6:00 p.m. WSSU posted a 2-3 record in day games (played before 6 p.m.) and posted a 1-5 record in games played at night (after 6 p.m.). Two Of Top Three On Defense Two of the Rams’ top three longest plays of the 2008 season were turned in by the defense as the longest play of the season (and in WSSU history) was a David Irizarry 106-yard missed field goal return for a score. The Rams also turned in a DeRon Middleton 81-yard interception return for a score in 2008. The only offensive play to crack into the top three was a 58 touchdown pass from Jarrett Dunston to Bryant Bayne.

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Heading into the fifth-year of their transition to NCAA Division I, new life is seen in every facet of Winston-Salem State University football. The Rams head into the 2009 season with a brand new practice facility, some talented additions to the coaching staff and a young, experienced team taking the field. The Rams are poised for another breakout season in 2009 and will show that their recent on-field brilliance is not merely a flash in the pan, but rather a beacon of progress. The 2009 Rams will feature one of the most talented squads in recent history and will be a shining example of the stellar progress that has been made since Winston-Salem State University made the transition to NCAA Division I.

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The Rams feature a new look on offense with only three starters returning from last season’s squad which will now be under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Alan Hall, who joined the Rams coaching staff in the spring. Though the team lost eight starters from last season’s squad, the team will welcome back 37 players with game experience and a talented cast of newcomers that will power the Rams’ attack this season. Last season, the Rams totaled 2,616 yards of total offense and averaged 16.1 points per game, well off of the pace of the 2007 squad that racked up 3,419 yards of total offense and averaged 21.1 points per game. Though the Rams will feature a young group, the pieces are in place for a breakout effort in 2009.

Quarterbacks One of the key pieces to the Rams’ puzzle will be senior quarterback Jarrett Dunston, who will return as the incumbent starter for the 2009 Rams. After earning the starting job in the third game of the 2008 season Dunston steadily improved during the year and became one of the team’s top performers. As the 2008 season matured the 6-3, 220-pound Dunston went from being a game manager to being one of the team’s top offensive weapons and is likely to only get better this season. Dunston came to Winston-Salem State with a strong arm and great passing mechanics and he demonstrated great athleticism with 368 rushing yards gained and nine rushing touchdowns. He has also blossomed into an effective passer with 1,080 career passing yards and three touchdown passes. The 2009 Rams will have some quality depth at the quarterback position as redshirt-freshman Branden Williams has been impressive both as a redshirt last fall and in spring practice. Though his 6-1, 190-pound frame is slight compared to Dunston, he has shown some promising ability as a passer and has a lot of speed and quickness to offer a change of pace to the Rams’ offense if needed. Also joining the Rams this fall will be true freshman Jordan Reid, a 6-2, 190-pound quarterback from nearby Andrews High School in High Point, N.C. As a prep player, Reid is a talented passer who is comfortable in the pocket and, like Dunston, he is a strong-armed passer with the accuracy to attack the field vertically. With such a talented trio at the quarterback position, the only question at the quarterback position should be, “How good can the Rams be?”

Receivers With a talented trio leading the way at the quarterback position, the Rams will welcome back an equally talented cast of receivers to take in passes. The Rams will feature an extremely young cast of pass catchers with four of the team’s top five pass-catchers gone from last season’s squad. The 2009 Rams will be without the services of Bryant Bayne, last season’s leader in receptions (26), yards (353), and touchdowns

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(2). But, the 2009 Rams will feature a cast of young receivers that will look to make their mark this fall. Sophomore Dominique Fitzgerald earned the Rams’ Rookie of the Year award after pulling in 16 catches for 223 yards, the second most on the Rams’ squad. The speedy and athletic sophomore is likely to be the Rams’ top receiving threat, but he is far from the only option. Lining up primarily in the slot position or in the backfield, redshirt-junior Omar Kizzie has been a dual threat for the Rams and has been a key possession receiver for the team during his career. He is a dual threat athlete who will give the team a great passcatching option out of the backfield. In two seasons of play for the Rams, Kizzie has totaled 14 catches for 204 yards and will be counted upon to be a leader for a young Rams’ receiving corps. Redshirt-senior fullback Devven Sutton is another pass catching option from the backfield with a pair of career receptions, but he is the only WSSU returnee with a touchdown reception. Redshirt-sophomore tight end Lamarcius Jenkins is the Rams’ top returning option at tight end, but served mostly as a blocker in his first season of play with just three catches in 2008. This fall, the Rams will welcome talented freshman Jarrin Wooten, a 6-5, 190-pound receiver from Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, N.C. At 6-5, the freshman will be the tallest receiving option for the Rams and could be a key possession receiver giving the Rams a significant scoring threat in the redzone. With a new look and some quality leaders returning, the Rams receivers will give the WSSU offense a chance to score early and often.

Running Backs/Fullbacks The WSSU football program has developed a history of quality running backs and the 2009 Rams will look to carry on that tradition with a talented group of running backs lining up for the squad. One of the key returnees for the Rams at the running back position will be redshirt-senior Brandon McRae who has been hampered by injury during his career, but has been a stellar performer in his limited action. McRae has had his season ended early due to injury both in 2007 and in 2008, but the redshirt-senior has been rejuvenated with a strong year of rehabilitation and is poised to have a breakout season with the Rams this fall.

The Rams may not have many questions at the fullback position with the tandem of redshirt-juniors Devven Sutton and Willie Wilson. The duo combined for 49 carries and two touchdowns last season and are poised for more this season. In his career, Wilson has totaled 23 carries, but only has lost four yards during his career. Last season, Sutton made the switch from defensive lineman to fullback and gave the WSSU rushing attack a needed shot in the arm. Sutton was a solid blocker for the Rams and demonstrated a nose for the endzone with a pair of touchdowns, one rushing and one through the air. The WSSU rushing attack will definitely get faster with the addition of freshman John Harris, a speedy 5-10, 190-pound speedster who will bring a 4.42 time in the 40-yard dash to the squad. The 2009 Rams are poised to carry on the grand tradition of quality rushers at Winston-Salem State University and demonstrate the pride and power of the Rams.

Offensive Line One area of concern for the 2009 Rams will be the team’s offensive line. The unit will return just two starters from last season’s squad, but what the unit lacks in experience, they will make up for in talent and effort. Though the Rams’ offensive line is missing some key components, the unit has the potential to be solid. The Rams will return two key starters on the left side for right-handed senior quarterback Jarrett Dunston. Leading the way on the Rams’ offensive front line will be junior left guard Nazir Levine, who has made 15 career starts, including starting in all 11 games last season. At 6-4, 290 pounds, Levine is an imposing figure on the Rams’ front and is a key performer in pass protection and in opening rushing lanes for the WSSU runners. Last season, Levine helped the Rams notch 1,891 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. Also returning on the WSSU front line will be redshirtsophomore Julian Gray, another tough, physical player with experience on the WSSU front line who is likely to line up at the left tackle spot. At 6-4, 275 pounds, he is agile and quick and, like Levine, he is a talented dual threat on the WSSU offensive line. Joining the Rams’ on the offensive line will be a pair of players making the transition from the defensive line

Adding much-needed depth in the WSSU backfield will be redshirt-junior running back Nathan Munford, IV who was the Rams’ third leading rusher last season. At 5-9 and weighing just 185 pounds, Munford is an elusive rusher that turned out to be an exceptional breakaway threat for the Rams.

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to the offensive side of the ball. Redshirt-sophomore Travis Taylor and redshirt-junior Corey Land will both join the Rams’ offensive front after spending the past two seasons on the WSSU defensive line. Taylor is a 6-0, 325-pound talent who may line up at the right guard position while Land is a 6-4, 350-pound right tackle. The Rams also will need to make a critical replacement at the center position with the graduation of former Rams center Michael Helton, who made 44 starts at the center position for the Rams. The Rams’ replacement will be a crucial one as the team’s center is the only player guaranteed to get the ball on every possession. Heading into the 2009 season, redshirtfreshman David Lucket will look to fill Helton’s shoes. After spending the 2008 season as a redshirt, Lucket is the most likely candidate to line up at the critical center position. Though the team has a number of questions along the Rams’ front line, the team will count on some talented newcomers as well as some top leaders that will look to strengthen the Rams’ offensive attack both in pass protection and in opening lanes for the WSSU rushing attack. The Rams’ youth movement will carry over onto the defensive side of the football this season as well, but the WSSU defense will feature a young unit that has shown flashes of greatness and could develop into one of the top defensive squads in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rams’ defense will return eight starters from last season along with 43 letterwinners from last year’s squad.

Though the Rams’ defensive front looks to be the highlight of the WSSU defense, the team also returns with a young but talented secondary that will look to share the stage with a quality performance this season.

Defensive Line There is an air of optimism surrounding the Rams’ defensive line as the unit features some great young talent and is poised to be one of the top units on the Rams’ squad and in the MEAC. The unit will return the majority of its top performers, including returning three starters from last season’s squad. The unit won’t need much time to gel as all three players started in all 11 games last season. Leading on the Rams’ defensive line will be 6-3, 275-pound senior Kevin Dorsey, Jr. He totaled 34 tackles (21 solo) and finished second on the team with 7.0 tackles for a loss. He also recovered a pair of fumbles and added a pair of quarterback hurries. Also returning to the Rams’ defensive line is the sophomore tandem of Akeem Ward and Joshua Newkirk. Newkirk had a stellar freshman season finishing third on the team with 48 total tackles (31 solo) and 6.5 tackles for a loss. At 6-2 and 240 pounds,

Newkirk is a physical talent who should be an even better performer after a season of experience as a freshman. A monster in the weight room who may very well be the strongest WSSU player on the roster, Newkirk is definitely a youngster to watch in 2009. Ward should make a big impact on the WSSU defensive line this season as well. At, 6-4 and 260 pounds, Ward is strong enough to apply pressure from the perimeter and is agile enough to put a stop to opposing ballcarriers in the backfield. Another great returnee for the Rams will be fellow sophomore Stephen Young, who had a great freshman effort with the Rams.Young made just four starts for the Rams, but saw significant time in all 11 games. As a true freshman,Young totaled 41 total tackles (28 solo) and led the team with 10.0 tackles for a loss. The 6-3, 280-pound sophomore is likely to only get better after a stellar freshman season. The Ram’s 2009 defensive line will give the team a formidable first option to hamper opposing offenses. With a strong, young cast of talented athletes, the WSSU defensive line has the potential to be one of the best units in both the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the nation.

Linebackers Shoring up the 2009 Rams’ defensive front will be an experienced corps of linebackers who will be a handful for opposing offenses against the run and in pass protection. The Rams will welcome a quartet of seniors at the linebacker position. With four seniors, the unit is no stranger to the Rams’ system and will be prepared for whatever opponents have to offer. Senior linebacker Juan Corders will be counted upon to lead the way for the Rams’ defense. After spending the past three seasons as a reliable cornerstone of the WSSU defense, the 2009 season could be a breakout season for the 6-2, 250-pound senior. Playing the TED linebacker position, the senior will be a key cog in the Rams’ defensive machine. For his career, Corders has made 23 starts as a WSSU linebacker with 130 total tackles (58 solo) and will need to bring a strong effort as a leader both on and off the field on a young Rams’ defensive squad. Last season, Corders finished second on the team with 58 total tackles (29 solo) in 2009. His effort was one of the key components of the Rams’ defensive unit and he will need to bring the same effort in 2009.

abilities as a pass defender, Coates is likely to be one of the top defenders on the Rams’ squad. He finished the 2008 season as the team’s leader with 60 total tackles (42 solo) despite making just eight starts for the Rams. He also added five pass breakups. For his career, Coates has totaled 119 total tackles (77 solo) and is poised for another great season for the Rams. Not to be forgotten will be senior linebacker Chedrick Marshall, who is coming off of a tough season in 2008, but is poised to cap his WSSU career with a stellar 2009 effort. He was the Rams’ top defender in the 2007 season with 55 total tackles (20 solo), but was held to 39 total tackles (24 solo) in the 2008 season as team’s schemed to stop the 6-1, 235-pound defender. This season, Marshall will look to prove that the 2007 season was not an anomaly and be a leader on the Rams’ defensive unit. Redshirt-junior Shawn Kearney is another great talent that is poised for a stellar effort in 2009. The 6-2, 210-pound linebacker has shown flashes of greatness during his career and could become one of the team’s top defenders. Last season, Kearney finished fifth on the team with 47 total tackles (38 solo) and could become a terror for opposing offenses this season. Rounding out the team’s linebacking line-up will be senior Mario Dawson, who is likely to start as an inside linebacker for the Rams.

Secondary After some struggles in the 2008 season, the 2009 Rams secondary is poised for a breakout effort this season. The Rams only have two returnees in the secondary with career starts, but what the unit lacks in experience, they make up for in ability. The Rams will return with a pair of experienced, quality athletes at the cornerback position, and will feature a young but talented group of performers at the safety positions. Leading the way for the WSSU secondary will be redshirt-senior cornerback Alex Chandler, an athletic 6-1, 180-pound cornerback who is aggressive and has a real nose for the football. For his career Chandler has totaled five interceptions with 12 career pass breakups and two fumbles recovered in 22 career starts for the Rams. His effort is likely to set the tone for a young WSSU secondary that will need to step up its efforts this season.

Another top senior on the Rams’ linebacking corps will be redshirt-senior Marcus Coates, who will line up at the “Rover” linebacker position. At 6-2, 220 pounds, Coates is one of the best athletes on the Rams’ squad. His nose for the ball and playmaking

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At the other cornerback position, fellow redshirtsenior Marvin Bohannon will return to the Rams’ secondary with an impressive resume as well. Bohannon is no stranger to the Rams with 20 career starts in the WSSU secondary and has been a solid defender with 51 total tackles (16 solo). He is another aggressive cornerback who is poised to close out his career with a great effort in 2009. Though the Rams have a wealth of experience at the cornerback positions the team will feature some young players at safety. Redshirt-junior Jaquin Sessoms is the likely starter at the strong safety position with the departure of former Ram Jamaine Mack. Sessoms is a 5-10, 205-pound athlete who has seen limited action during his career, but has been a steadily improving performer and could have a breakout effort in 2009. At the free safety position, the Rams return redshirt-sophomore Lavelle Tucker, a 6-1, 190-pound athlete that has seen little game action, but has shown a lot of potential as a defensive player for the Rams this season. Tucker will split time with an unlikely newcomer at the safety position as former quarterback Tienne Jefferson will make the transition from offense to defense this season. At 6-1 and 200 pounds, Jefferson has great size for the position and could be a great asset in the WSSU defensive secondary as the Rams can take advantage of his

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athleticism, speed and strength. The 2009 Rams’ secondary will head into the season with a great balance of experienced returnees and quality newcomers and will be a key component of the Rams’ efforts this year.

An area of concern for the Rams will be the team’s special teams unit that will feature a new look with many of the team’s key components missing. The Rams will need to replace key members at every facet of the WSSU special teams unit.

Kicking/Punting The Rams will need to replace both their kicker and punter this season with the departure of placekicker Adnan Kljajic and punter Jamaine Mack. Though the team will need to replace their skill position performers, the unit returns most of the line that allowed just two blocked kicks and only one blocked punt. Joining the Rams this fall will be 5-10, 185-pound freshman Landon Thayer from nearby Clemmons, N.C.

The freshman will need to step in right away to handle kicking duties for the Rams. Already a placekicker, he may need to handle punting duties for the Rams in addition to kicking PAT’s and field goals.

Returns The Rams also took a big loss in the team’s return efforts with the loss of David Irizarry from last season’s team. Irizarry handled both kickoff and punt returns for the Rams in 2009. He was the team’s only punt returner with 137 yards in punt returns and a 7.2 yards per punt return average. He also led the team in kick returns with 444 yards in kick returns with a 22.2 yard per return average. However, the team will return a talented sophomore in Dominique Fitzgerald who finished second on the team with 18 kick returns for 401 yards. He has shown flashes of greatness with a 65-yard kick return at Hampton. The sophomore will return this season with a chance to be the team’s top returnee and should step in right away to fill the shoes left by Irizarry. Though the Rams will feature a host of new players, the team has a number of talented young players and quality newcomers who will look to make the 2009 squad one to remember for Ram fans and opponents. The 2008 season is sure to prove exciting, both on the field and in the stadium. Rams’ football…it’s more than a game, it’s an experience.

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PLAYER PROFILES #61 Anthony Adams

Junior (rs) Offensive Line 6-4/320 Jacksonville, N.C. Northside HS

2008: Turned in a successful 2008 season in which he appeared in six games while making one start (versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 25)…Played the last five games of the season where he emerged as a valuable asset on the Rams’ offensive line…Recorded no offensive statistics on the season.

lerenzo barr

2007: Appeared in a pair of games for the Rams but made no starts…Appeared in the Rams’ Oct. 6 Circle City Classic win over Florida A&M at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Ind…Appeared in the Rams’ 2007 Homecoming loss to Delaware State on Nov. 2… Recorded no offensive statistics on the season. 2006: Spent the 2006 season as a redshirt…Appeared on the Rams’ practice roster, but did not dress for, or appear, in any games. Personal: Adams returns to the Rams’ football program for his third season as an active roster member in 2009 after successful 2007 and 2008 seasons and after sitting out the 2006 season as a redshirt… Will compete for playing time at the left tackle position…Spent the 2006 season as a redshirt… A native of Jacksonville, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Northside High School where he was an All-Area team selection his senior season…The son of Anthony and Dedra Adams…A computer science major…Born in Jacksonville, N.C. on May 14, 1988…Nicknamed “Bo.” #32 David Ahola, Jr.

Freshman (rs) Running Back 5-9/180 Palm Beach, Fla. Palm Beach Central HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in, or dress for any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions with the practice squad. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Ahola, Jr.’s first year as a member of the WSSU football team after sitting out 2008 as a redshirt...A native of West Palm Beach, Fla., he is a 2008 graduate of Palm Beach Central High School where he was an All-Conference, All-Area, and All-Region honoree as a running back...A third-team All-State selection as a running back he was named a Rivals.com National Player of the Week for October 12, 2007 when he rushed for 350 yards and six touchdowns in a single game...Will attempt to earn playing time in the backfield for the Rams...The son of David Ahola, Sr. and Teresa Ahola...Majoring in exercise science at WSSU...Born in Palm Beach, Fla. on Dec. 1, 1989.

the 2007 season…All seven of his games played came in a special teams capacity…Recorded no offensive or defensive statistics.

#96 Durrell Banks

Senior (rs) Defensive Line 6-2/250 Wilkesboro, N.C. Wilkes Central HS

2008: Appeared in a pair of games for the Rams as he played at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 and played versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Made no starts in 2008…Recorded a lone tackle on the season, an assist, at North Carolina A&T. Personal: Walked-on to the Rams’ roster as a redshirt junior and saw significant playing time in 2008…Will again look to compete for playing time at the defensive end position…A native of Wilkesboro, N.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Wilkes Central High School where he was an All-Conference selection three times…An honor student in high school, Banks possesses a 3.379 grade point average at WSSU…An accounting major… The son of Sharon Banks…Born in Wilkesboro, N.C. on Aug. 19, 1987. Banks’ Statistics:

2006: Did not appear in any games during the 2006 season as he spent the season as a redshirt freshman… Spent the year as a member of the Rams’ practice squad. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Barr’s third year as a member of the Rams’ active roster after turning in a successful 2008 season both as a wide receiver and on the special teams units…Spent the 2007 season as a member of the special teams units… A native of Kingstree, S.C. he is a 2006 graduate of Kingstree High School where he was an All-Conference selection his senior season…Will again look to compete for playing time at the wide receiver position for the Rams...The son of Betty and Johnny Barr… Nicknamed “The Peoples’ Champion”…Born in Kingstree, S.C. on Aug. 12, 1986. Barrs’ Statistics: Year G/GS Rec Yds Avg/Rec. TD Long

Avg/GM

2/0

0.0

Total 2/0

0.0

2008

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TFL Int.

PBU FF/FR

2008

2/0

0/0

Total

2/0

0/0

#83 Lerenzo Barr

Junior (rs) Wide Receiver 6-1/185 Kingstree, S.C. Kingstree HS

2008: Appeared in a pair of games for the Rams during the 2008 season as he played in contests versus Morgan State on Sept. 20 and versus Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded no offensive statistics during the season. 2007: Appeared in seven games for the Rams during

Offensive Line Senior (rs) 6-3/305 Atlanta, Ga. Lovejoy HS 2008: Sat out the entire 2008 season as a medical redshirt after sustaining a neck injury during spring practice…Expected to make a full recovery and return to the Rams’ active roster in the fall of 2009. 2007: Appeared in the Rams’ final six games of the season…Made significant contributions for the Rams in contests versus Florida A&M (Oct. 6), BethuneCookman (Oct. 21), Hampton (Oct. 28), Delaware State (Nov. 2), North Carolina Central (Nov. 10) and Norfolk State (Nov. 17). Personal: Battle joins the Rams in 2009 for his third season as a member of the WSSU football team after spending the 2008 season as a medical redshirt…

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MEDIA GUIDE Turned in a successful 2007 season for the Rams… Spent the 2006 season at East Carolina University…A native of Atlanta, Ga., he is a 2005 graduate of Lovejoy High School where he was an All-District first team selection…A two-year letterwinner at Lovejoy High School in Lovejoy, Ga...Helped lead the Wildcats to back-to-back Region 4-AAAAA titles and two state playoff appearances...Part of a squad that posted a combined 19-5 record over two years...Totaled 30 tackles (one sack) as a high school junior...Also earned an 88 percent grade on the offensive line as a senior... Was a Lovejoy team captain...Earned All-Area and AllRegion honors on both offense and defense...Named to the All-Southern Crescent squad...Brother Jack, Jr. played football at Bowling Green State University… An All-Southern Crescent defensive lineman and First-Team All-County selection in both his junior and senior seasons at Lovejoy High School…Originally accepted a scholarship to play football at East Carolina University…Turned down scholarship offers to play defensive tackle from Memphis, Florida, Georgia Southern and Mississippi State…Led the Wildcats to back-to-back district and county championships as a junior and senior…While at East Carolina University, he helped to lead the Pirates to the PapaJohns.com Bowl…The son of Jack Battle, Sr., and Vanesa Canty…A sport management major…Born in Seoul, South Korea on Oct. 9, 1986…Nicknamed “Tank”. #18 Marvin Bohannon

Defensive Back Senior (rs) 6-2/190 Winston-Salem, N.C. North Forsyth HS

2008: Appeared in 10 of 11 games for the Rams with nine starts…Missed the Rams’ contest versus Howard on Oct. 4 and did not start at Hampton on Nov. 1… Recorded tackles in five of the 10 games in which he appeared…Recorded four total tackles, all solo tackles at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Recorded a season-high seven tackles versus Savannah State on Sept. 13 where he recorded five solo and two assisted tackles…Tallied six tackles (four solo, two assisted) at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a Thursday night game shown live nationally on television on ESPNU…Recorded one tackle, a solo tackle, at Hampton on Nov. 1…Recorded two tackles, both of the solo variety, at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15.

2005: Sat out the 2005 season as a redshirt…Was a member of the Rams’ practice squad but did not appear in, nor dress for, any of WSSU’s games. Personal: Bohannon rejoins the Rams for his third season in 2009 as an active member of the WSSU football team after redshirting in 2005 and taking a semester (Fall 2006) of studies off…Completed a full course load in the Spring semester of 2007 and was academically cleared to play…A physical specimen who stands 6-2, 190 pounds and clocks in with a sub-4.4 40yard dash, he will immediately add depth to the WSSU defensive backfield…Heads into the 2009 season penciled in as the Rams’ starting left cornerback…A local product, Bohannon is a native of Winston-Salem, N.C. and is a 2005 graduate of North Forsyth High School where he was an All-Conference selection his senior season…The son of Peggy Bohannon and the late Marvin Bohannon, Sr…A therapeutic recreation major…Born in Winston-Salem, N.C. on June, 2 1987… Nicknamed “Hut”. Bohannon’s Statistics: Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR 2008 10/9

0/0

2007 11/11

1/1

2006 Did Not Participate (Sat Out) 2005 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 21/20

1/1

#87 Sharano Brown

Freshman Wide Receiver 6-0/165 Nashville, N.C. Nash Central H.S.

2008: Spent the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions as a member of the practice squad. Personal: Brown joins the Rams for his first year as a member of the WSSU football team in 2009 after

spending the 2008 season as a redshirt…A native of Nashville, N.C., he is a 2008 graduate of Nash Central High School where he was an all-conference and allarea selection his senior season…Majoring in physical education at WSSU…The son of Rhonda and Derrick Brown…Born in Rocky Mount, N.C. on Sept. 12, 1990.

#19 Alex Chandler

Cornerback Senior (rs) 6-1/180 Kingstree, S.C. Kingstree HS

2008: Appeared in, and started, all 11 games for the Rams…Placed sixth on the WSSU team in total tackles with 41…Recorded 29 solo tackles and 12 assisted tackles for an average of 3.7 tackles per game… Recorded at least one tackle in eight of the 11 games in which he appeared…Recorded four tackles (three solo, one assisted) versus South Carolina State on Sept. 26…Recorded a season-high-tying eight tackles versus Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded a season-high-tying eight tackles (four solo, four assisted) in the Rams’ win over Hampton on Nov. 1…Turned in three six-tackle games at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24 and versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22… Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and two interceptions as well as scoring one touchdown… Recorded a sack versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Recorded one of his two interceptions in the Rams’ season finale versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22… Also recorded his lone fumble recovery of the season versus the Spartans, a recovery that he returned 52 yards for the first touchdown of his career…Recorded an interception versus Howard on Oct. 24. 2007: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams, making 10 starts, missing a start in WSSU’s loss at Coastal Carolina on Sept. 8…Started the Rams’ final nine games of the season…Placed 14th on the WSSU roster with 30 total tackles…Recorded 23 solo tackles and

2007: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams with 11 starts as he was one of only 10 WSSU players who started every game…Placed 13th on the WSSU roster in tackles with 31 total tackles…Tallied 17 solo tackles and picked up 14 tackle assists…Recorded one tackle for loss…Intercepted one pass…Forced one fumble and recovered one fumble as well…Recorded a tackle or tackle assist in all but one of WSSU’s games… Recorded a season-high eight total tackles (four solo, four assisted) at Coastal Carolina on Sept. 8… Recorded his lone forced fumble and fumble recovery in WSSU’s win at Morgan State on Sept. 15...Picked up his only interception of the year in WSSU’s win over Hampton on Oct. 27. 2006: Did not play for the Rams in 2006 as he withdrew from school for personal reasons…Returned to WSSU for the spring semester in 2006, but did not participate in spring football.

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OFFICIAL 2009 loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Recovered a fumble in WSSU’s victory over Hampton on Nov. 1… Defended five passes on the season.

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Chandler’s Statistics:

seven tackle assists…Recorded one tackle for loss… Intercepted one pass which he returned for 44 yards… Broke up seven passes on the season…Recorded a tackle or tackle assist in all but two of WSSU’s games… Turned in a season-high eight total tackles in WSSU’s loss to Delaware State on Nov. 2 including a seasonhigh six solo tackles…Recorded his lone interception in the Rams’ win at Morgan State on Sept. 15.

2008 11/11 29

2006: Appeared in nine games with just one start… Recorded 27 total tackles (17 solo)…Added an assisted tackle for a loss (-5 yards)…Finished second on the team in interceptions with a pair, which he returned for five yards…He also added three pass break-ups and recovered a fumble…Had a career-high seven tackles against Coastal Carolina…Had interceptions against Howard and Norfolk State. 2005: Spent the 2005 season as a redshirt…Did not dress for, nor appear, in any of the Rams’ games…Spent the season as a member of the practice squad. Personal: Chandler rejoins the Rams football program for his fourth season in 2009 after successful 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons…Spent the 2005 season as a redshirt…Heads into the 2009 season penciled in as the Rams’ starting left cornerback…A native of Kingstree, S.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Kingstree High School where he was a four-year letterman on the Jaguars’ football team…Was a member of Kingstree High School’s football, basketball and track and field teams…An All-State selection in both football and basketball at Kingstree H.S., Chandler is expected to again make an impact in the Rams’ secondary in 2009… The son of Samuel, Sr., and Rutheen Chandler…An accounting major…Born in Kingstree, S.C. on Aug. 29, 1987…Nicknamed “Alex.”

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Total

PBU

FF/FR

1.5/2

0/1

1/3

0/0

0.5/5

1/1

3/10

1/2

2007 11/10 23

2006 9/1

Total 31/22 69

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#27 Marcus Coates

Senior (rs) Strong Safety 6-2/220 Washington, D.C. Howard D. Woodson HS

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams in 2008 while making eight starts, all at the linebacker position… Made the first start of his career at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Failed to start only three games including contests versus Howard on Oct. 4, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 and at Hampton on Nov. 1…Recorded tackles in all 11 games in 2008 and led the team with 60 total tackles…Recorded five or more tackles in seven of 11 games last season…Tallied nine tackles in the Rams’ season opener at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6, four of which were solo tackles…Recorded six tackles, including five solo tackles, versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded five tackles on Sept. 20 versus Morgan State including two tackles for loss… Recorded two tackles versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Recorded two tackles versus Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded three tackles, all solo, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest televised live on ESPNU… Recorded a season-high and career-high 11 solo tackles versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Tallied eight tackles, five solo, at Hampton on Nov. 1…Recorded five tackles, three of which were solo, at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Tallied five assisted tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Collected four tackles at Norfolk State on Nov. 22, three of which were solo tackles…Forced one fumble on the season in WSSU’s

2007: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams with no starts…Placed sixth on the WSSU roster in tackles with 48 total tackles…Tallied 29 solo tackles and 19 tackle assists…Recorded three tackles for loss, setting opponents back nine total yards…Broke up one pass and recovered one fumble…Appeared in one play on offense for the Rams in 2008 as he rushed one time for four yards at Morgan State on Sept. 15…Recorded one tackle or tackle assist in all but one game for the Rams in 2007…Collected a season-high nine total tackles (four solo, five tackles assists) in WSSU’s loss at Coastal Carolina on Sept. 8...Tallied a season-high six solo tackles in WSSU’s games versus South Carolina State (Sept. 22) and Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 20)… Recorded a pair of tackles for loss in WSSU’s win over rival North Carolina A&T in the season opener on Sept. 1…Forced a fumble at Norfolk State on Nov. 17…Recovered a fumble at Coastal Carolina on Sept. 8. 2006: Appeared in nine games for the Rams, but did not start any contests…Only missed games against Bethune-Cookman and Hampton…Totaled 11 total tackles (six solo)…Had best game against North Carolina A&T when he notched four tackles (one solo)…Had a pair of tackles at Savannah State and at Norfolk State. 2005: Did not play…Sat out the season as a redshirt…Did not appear in, or dress, for any of WSSU’s contests. Personal: Makes the switch back to strong safety from linebacker in 2009…Coates rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his fourth and final season of active competition…A native of Washington, D.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Howard D. Woodson High School where he was named the DCIAA’s Defensive Player of the Year…An honor roll student in high school… The son of Cornelius and Yvonne Coates…A business marketing major…Born in Washington, D.C. on January 12, 1987…Nicknamed “Marco.”…Is a participant in the WSSU Department of Athletics’ Leadership Academy. Coates’ Statistics: Year G/GS

2008 11/8

3.5/11

1/1

2007 11/0

3/9

1/1

9/0

0/0

Total 31/8

119

6.5/20

2/2

2006

AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR

Nic Cooper Running Back Sophomore (rs) 6-0/230 Clinton, N.C. Clinton HS

MARCUS COATES

2008: Appeared in 10 of the Rams’ 11 games with no starts…Missed only the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Led the Rams in rushing yardage with 488 yards on 92 carries with four rushing touchdowns… Averaged 5.3 yards per carry and 48.8 yards rushing per game…Recorded a pair of 100-yard rushing performances as he recorded 144 yards versus Savannah State on Sept. 13 and recorded 111 yards versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22…Carried the ball one time at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 for one yard… Recorded a season-high and career-high 144 yards

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92 488

5.3

2007 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 10/0

92 488

5.3

#50 Juan Corders

Linebacker Senior 6-2/250 Durham, N.C. Hillside HS

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams and made 10 starts…Missed a start in the Rams’ loss versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Was second on the team in tackles with 58 (only two tackles off the team lead)…Recorded four tackles for loss…Intercepted a pair of passes and forced one fumble…Recorded at least two tackles in all 11 games for WSSU on the season…Recorded two tackles at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Recorded three tackles, including two assisted tackles, versus Savannah State on Sept. 13… Tallied five tackles, including three solo tackles, on Sept. 20 versus Morgan State…Recorded three tackles, including a pair of solo tackles, on Sept. 27 versus South Carolina State…Turned in a two-tackle performance versus Howard on Oct. 4…Amassed six tackles, one of

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Juan corders which was a solo tackle, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a game broadcast live on ESPNU…Recorded five tackles versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24, three of which were solo…Turned in a five-tackle performance in the Rams’ road win over Hampton on Nov. 1…Tallied seven tackles at Delaware State on Nov. 8 and on Nov. 22 versus Norfolk State…Recorded a season-high and career-high 13 tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15, 11 of which were assisted tackles…Tallied a pair of sacks on the season (versus Savannah State on Sept. 13, versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22 and at N.C. Central on Nov. 15)...Blocked a kick versus Morgan State on Sept. 20. 2007: Appeared in nine games for the Rams while making seven starts…Placed 16th on the Rams’ roster in total tackles with 27 total takedowns…Recorded eight solo tackles and 19 tackle assists…Recorded three tackles for loss, setting opponents back six total yards…Broke up a pair of passes and hurried opposing quarterbacks once…Recorded a tackle or tackle assist in all but one of the Rams’ games in 2008…Closed the season with a season-high five tackles at Norfolk State on Nov. 17…Both of his tackles versus Florida A&M in the 2007 Circle City Classic were for losses… Recorded his lone quarterback hurry at Howard on Sept. 29…Broke up passes versus North Carolina A&T (Sept. 1) and at Howard (Sept. 29)...Recorded a pair of sacks on the season, both versus Florida A&M. 2006: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams, a remarkable feat for a true freshman…Also made eight starts in his first season as a Ram…Finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 45 on the season (21 solo)…Was also second on the team in tackles for a loss with 7.0 (-23 yards)…Added 2.0 sacks and a pair of quarterback hurries…Tied for the team lead in fumbles forced with two…Had his best game against BethuneCookman when he led the team with 12 total tackles (eight solo)…Had three tackles for a loss (-7 yards) in that game …Also had nine total tackles (three solo) against St. Augustine’s…Added a sack for a loss of 14 yards…Named the Rams’ Rookie of the Year for his freshman campaign. Personal: Corders rejoins the Rams football program for his fourth season in 2009…A native of Durham, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Hillside High School

where he was a North Carolina Scholar as well as an All-Conference and All-Area selection for three consecutive seasons…Named the Hornets’ Defensive MVP in both his junior and senior seasons…An East vs. West All-Star Game participant…Recorded 10 tackles and forced a fumble in that game…Was named Homecoming King at Hillside High School in his senior year…The son of Maurice and Connie Corders…A business management major…Born in Durham, N.C. on Dec. 22, 1987…Member of the Student Athletes Advisory Committee (SAAC) and is extremely involved in the WSSU Athletic Department’s community service initiatives…A participant in the WSSU Athletic Department’s Leadership Academy…Named the Rams’ Rookie of the Year in 2006…Nicknamed “Big Juan.” Corders’ Statistics: PBU

FF/FR

2008 11/10 29

Year G/GS UT AT 29

Total TFL Int. 58

4/19

0/0

2007 11/7

3/6

0/0

2006 11/8 21

7/36

0/0

2/0

Total 33/25 58

130

14/61

0/0

2/0

#54 Douglas Coulter

Linebacker Senior 6-1/215 Hickory, N.C. Bunker Hill HS

2008: Appeared in five games for the Rams in 2008… Did not start any games last season…Recorded two tackles, all of which were solo tackles…Appeared in contests versus Howard on Oct. 4, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24 at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15 and versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22…Recorded one tackle versus Howard on Oct. 4 and at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest shown live on ESPNU. Personal: Although he is a senior in the classroom, Coulter walked on to the WSSU football program as a freshman in 2008 where he had a successful season on the Rams’ active roster…Earned a roster position following spring football in 2008…A native of Hickory,

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PLAYER PROFILES N.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Bunker Hill High School where he was the Bears’ Defensive Player of the Year in 2003…The son of Sandra Linebarger…A physical education major…Born in Hickory, N.C. on March 28, 1987…Nicknamed “Coulterboy”. Coulters’ Statistics: Year G/GS

UT AT

Total

TFL

Int. PBU

FF/FR

5/0

0/0

Total 5/0

0/0

2008

#43 Tykeam Dawkins

Linebacker Sophomore 6-2/210 Greensboro, N.C. Southern Guilford, H.S.

2008: Appeared in eight of the Rams’ 11 games with no starts in 2008…Missed three games as he failed to appear in the Rams’ games at North Carolina A&T on Sept 6, versus South Carolina State on Nov. 13 and at Florida A&M on Oct. 9…Recorded six total tackles in 2008 as he earned three solo tackles and three assisted tackles…Recovered one fumble and defended one pass… Tallied one tackle versus Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded one tackle at Hampton on Nov. 1…Recorded one tackle at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Recorded one tackle at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Tallied a seasonhigh two tackles, both solo, versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22…Recorded a fumble recovery on Nov. 8 at Delaware State. Personal: A standout, who played free safety in high school, from nearby Greensboro, N.C., Dawkins will make the switch to linebacker for the Rams...A native of Greensboro, N.C., Dawkins is a 2008 graduate of Southern Guilford High School where he was a two-time all-conference selection and second-team all area honoree for the Storm...Majoring in early childhood education at WSSU...The son of Belinda Hamphill and Fonda Dawkins... Born in Greensboro, N.C. on June 19, 1989.

solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles with five tackles for loss and one sack…Forced one fumble…Recorded at least one tackle in 10 of the Rams’ 11 games… Collected a pair of tackles at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Tallied one tackle versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded four tackles, three of which were solo, versus Morgan State on Sept. 20…Collected a trio of solo versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27… Collected four tackles, three of which were solo at Florida A&M on Oct. 9…Tallied a pair of tackles in the Rams’ loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Turned in a two-tackle performance at Hampton on Nov. 1… Turned in his best game of the season at Delaware State on Nov. 8 with 10 tackles, five solo and five assisted… Recorded a trio of assisted tackles and turned in 1.5 tackles for loss at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with one tackle versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22…Forced one fumble on the season as he collected his lone forced fumble versus Morgan State on Sept. 20. 2007: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Spent the entire season concentrating on academics. 2006: Appeared in eight games for the Rams with no starts…Recorded 11 tackles on the season with nine solo tackles and two tackle assists…Recorded a pair of sacks, both of which came against Coastal Carolina (Sept. 30)…Also forced a fumble versus the Chanticleers…Recorded a tackle in all eight of his appearances. 2005: Was enrolled at North Carolina Central before transferring to WSSU in the spring of 2006. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Dawson’s second year as a member of the Rams’ active roster after a successful 2008 season and a 2006 season in which he appeared in three games…A native of Durham, N.C., he is a graduate of Northern Durham High School where he was an all-conference selection his senior season…Will be expected to start at the linebacker position for the Rams…The son of Charissa Dawson…An exercise science major…Born in Durham, N.C. on July 9, 1986.

Year G/GS UT

AT Total TFL

2008 11/0

5/17

Int.

PBU

FF/FR

1/0

2007 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) 2006 8/0

2/1

0/0

Total 19/0

7/18

1/0

#42 Daniel Degraffenreid

Sophomore (rs) Defensive Back 5-11/180 Greensboro, N.C. Lucy Ragsdale HS

2008: Appeared in four games for the Rams in 2008 with no starts…Appeared mostly in a special teams capacity, appearing on both the kickoff and punt return teams…Tore his ACL versus Delaware State and sat out the rest of the season…Will be ready to return to full duty in the fall of 2009…Recorded his lone tackle of the season versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27. 2007: Sat out the 2007 season as a redshirt… Participated in practice with the Rams but did not dress, nor appear, in any of the Rams’ 11 games. Personal: Degraffenreid rejoins the Rams’ football program for his second season as an active roster member in 2009 following an injury-shortened 2008 season and a 2007 season in which he spent the entire year as a redshirt…A native of Greensboro, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Lucy Ragsdale High School where he was coached by Tommy Norwood…A fouryear varsity letterman in football, Degraffenreid was an all-conference defensive back selection his senior season…An all-conference selection in track and field for four seasons in high school in addition to his accolades on the gridiron…A member of the A-B honor roll while in high school…The son of Daniel and Kim Degraffenreid…Degraffenreid’s mother is a graduate of WSSU-rival North Carolina A&T State University…A marketing major…Born on May 13, 1989…Nicknamed “D. Reid.”

Dawkins’ Statistics: Year G/GS UT

AT Total TFL

Int.

PBU FF/FR

2008 8/0

0/0

0/1

Total 8/0

0/0

0/1

#51 Mario Dawson

Linebacker Senior (rs) 5-11/230 Durham, N.C. Northern Durham HS

2008: Returned in 2008 after a year off in 2007… Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams with no starts… Ranked 11th in total tackles with 32…Recorded 19

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computer science major…Born in Silver Springs, Md. on May 18, 1988. Dorsey Jr.’s Statistics: Year G/GS 2008 11/11

UT AT Total TFL Int. 13

PBU FF/FR 1

0/2

2007

8/0

0/0

2006

5/0

0/0

0/2

Total 24/11

#8 Jarrett Dunston

kevin dorsey, jr. Degraffenreid’s Statistics: Year G/GS UT 2008 4/0

AT Total 0

TFL Int. PBU FF/FR 0/0

0/0

2007 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 4/0

#17 Cameron Demps Freshman (rs)

Defensive Back/Punt Returner

5-11/180 Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ games… Earned repetitions with the practice squad. Personal: A speedy defensive back and punt returner that had committed to Virginia Tech in the summer of 2008 with a total of more than 15 Division I-Bowl Subdivision offers…His speed and cover ability should make an immediate impact in the secondary as Demps has been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40 yard dash and has a vertical leap of 34 inches…Also earned all-conference and all-state honors along with being rated one of the 40 best players at his position by Rivals.com, and garnered a ranking of three stars (a top 750 player)…Earned a position rating of 78th by Scout.com and turned in a 40-yard dash time of 4.35 seconds and a vertical leap of 29 inches in Scout.com’s Atlanta-area combine…Turned in a broad jump of nine feet, one inch and a short shuttle time of 4.16 seconds at that same combine…Earned a three-star ranking from Scout.com…The son of James and Tiajuana Dozer…Majoring in business management at WSSU… Born in Orlando, Fla. on Sept. 10, 1989. #63 Kevin Dorsey, Jr. Defensive Line Senior 6-3/275 Jacksonville, N.C. Northside HS

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2008: Appeared in, and started, all 11 games for the Rams at nose tackle…Recorded 34 total tackles on the season collecting 21 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles…Recorded seven tackles for loss as he dropped WSSU’s opponents back 19 yards on the year…Tallied two fumble recoveries and broke up a pass…Collected a pair of quarterback hurries…Recorded at least one tackle in all 11 of the Rams’ games…Turned in a season-high five tackles at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 and again at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Turned in three other games where he recorded at least four tackles. 2007: Made the switch from the offensive line to the defensive line in 2007…Appeared in eight of the Rams’ 11 games, making no starts…Saw significant playing time in all eight games in which he appeared, missing only three contests versus North Carolina A&T (Sept. 1), at Morgan State (Sept. 15) and at BethuneCookman (Oct. 20)…Recorded 11 total tackles on the season (four solo tackles and seven tackle assists) as he recorded at least one tackle in all eight games in which he appeared…Recorded one solo tackle at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8) and at South Carolina State (Sept. 22)…Recorded one solo tackle and one tackle assist at Howard (Sept. 29) and versus Florida A&M (Oct. 6)… Tallied a pair of tackle assists versus Hampton (Oct. 27) and at Norfolk State (Nov. 17)…Pulled down a tackle assist versus North Carolina Central (Nov. 10)… Recorded his lone tackle for loss at Coastal Carolina where he backed the Chanticleers up two yards… Recorded his lone quarterback hurry versus Florida A&M in the Rams’ victory at the 2007 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. on Oct. 6. 2006: Appeared in five games with no starts…Saw time in games against Catawba, Florida A&M, Coastal Carolina, Hampton and Norfolk State…Was a part of an offensive line that earned 1,035 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in those five games. Personal: Dorsey, Jr. joins the Rams football program for his fourth season in 2009…A native of Jacksonville, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Northside High School where he was a three-year letterwinner for the Monarchs…A 2005 first-team All-Conference selection in his senior season…An All-Area selection in 2005 en route to North Carolina Scholar Athlete honors…The son of Kevin, Sr. and Kim Dorsey…A

Quarterback Senior 6-3/220 Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh HS/ Temple University

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams in 2008 with nine starts…Started the final nine games of the season for WSSU at quarterback after assuming the starting job in relief of Tienne Jefferson headed into the season’s third contest…Led WSSU in passing with 958 yards and three touchdowns completing 73 of his 160 passing attempts…Was intercepted 10 times en route to completing 45.6 percent of his passes last season… Recorded a passer efficiency rating of 89.61…Averaged 87.1 yards per game and turned in a long pass of 58 yards…Ranked fourth on the WSSU roster in rushing with 108 net yards gaining 368 total yards but losing 260 for a positive net yardage of 108 on the season…Carried the ball 203 times (second on the team) and scored a team-high nine rushing touchdowns…Completed five of his eight pass attempts for 39 yards at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 in a relief effort…Completed two of his four passing attempts versus Savannah State on Sept. 13 for 54 yards in a relief effort…Started the first of nine straight games versus Morgan State on Sept. 20 where he completed six of his 19 passes for 82 yards and two interceptions…Recorded a spectacular outing versus eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27 where he completed 18 of his 36 passes for 176 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions… Also carried the ball 17 times versus the Bulldogs and scored a touchdown…Turned in his best passing game of the season in a win over Howard on Oct. 4 where he completed 11 of his 16 passes for 248 yards, two touchdowns and an interception including his longest scoring pass of the season, a 58 yarder…Carried the ball nine times for 47 yards and a score against the Bison…Completed five of his 17 passes for 36 yards in a loss at Florida A&M that was broadcast live on ESPNU…Completed half of his 16 passes in a loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Scored the Rams only touchdown of the game versus the Wildcats… Completed only four of his 13 passes at Hampton on Nov. 1 en route to 73 passing yards yet turned in a three rushing touchdown performance in the Rams’ win over the Pirates collecting 26 yards rushing and three scores on 10 carries for the Rams…Completed five of his 10 passes for 97 yards at Delaware State on Nov.

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Jarrett Dunston 8 including a pair of passing touchdowns…Completed only two of his seven passes at North Carolina Central for 25 yards on Nov. 15…Completed seven of his 14 passes for 56 yards in the Rams’ season finale versus Norfolk Sate on Nov. 22. 2007: Appeared in five games for the Rams in 2007, making one start…Threw five passes on the season with all five falling incomplete…Recorded the lone interception of his season at Howard on Sept. 29 as he filled in for one offensive series in relief of an injured Monte Purvis en route to the first start of his collegiate career…Recorded six rushing attempts on the season as he gained a total of 14 yards with a long run of seven yards…Recorded one rushing attempt for a gain of two yards at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8)…Recorded one rushing attempt for a gain of six yards at South Carolina State (Sept. 22)...Threw a pair of passes, both incompletions, in that same game versus the Bulldogs… Threw three incomplete passes and rushed one time for a loss of one yard at Howard on Sept. 29, a game in which he also was picked off once…Rushed twice for a total gain of seven yards versus North Carolina Central on Nov. 10, a game in which Dunston broke out for his long rush of the season, a seven-yarder…Closed the 2007 season with one carry for five yards at Norfolk State on Nov. 17. 2006: Enrolled at Temple University in January of 2006 and participated in spring drills...Transferred to Winston-Salem State University following the completion of the Owls’ spring practice. Personal: Rejoins the Rams’ roster for his senior season in 2009…Was the top-rated prep school quarterback and 36th rated prep school prospect overall by Rivals…Completed 101 of 198 passes for 1,437 yards and 17 TDs (five interceptions) starting all 11 games at quarterback under head coach Robert Prunty at Hargrave Military Academy (Va.) in 2005… Also rushed for 374 yards and three scores…Helped lead the team to an 8-3 record and the post-graduate national title…A 2005 graduate of Southeast Raleigh High School…Was a three-year varsity letterwinner at quarterback under head coach Chad O’Shea…

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Completed 200 of 474 career passes for a school record 3,061 yards and 19 touchdowns…Completed 81 of 158 passes for 1,211 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior, and 62 of 154 passes for 975 yards and seven scores as a senior…Was the TAAC Offensive Player of the Year and a preseason all-state choice…Was also a three-year varsity basketball letterwinner, earning all conference honors as a junior and senior…Born Dec. 22, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pa…Son of Kenneth Dunston and Brenda Shelton-Dunston…Is the second cousin of former all-star and 18-season Major League veteran (1985-2002) shortstop Shawon Dunston…Majoring in management information systems…Nicknamed “JD”. Dunston’s Statistics: Year G/GS Com Att Yds TD Int Long R/Att Yds TD

Spent the entire season on the practice squad after transferring from Allen University. 2005: Played linebacker at Allen University in Miami, Fla…Helped to guide Allen to a 6-5 overall record… Transferred to WSSU in the spring of 2006. Personal: Eliassaint will be expected to amass significant playing time in 2009 after a successful 2008 season, primarily appearing on special teams…Sat out the 2006 and 2007 seasons as a member of the WSSU practice squad…A native of Miami, Fla., he is a 2005 graduate of Miramar High School…The son of Berny and Yurose Eliassaint…A computer science major… Born in Miami, Fla. on Dec. 29, 1986. Eliassaint’s Statistics: Year G/GS UT

2008 11/9

2007 5/1

160 958 5

103 108 6

AT Total

TFL Int.

PBU

FF/FR

0/0

9 0

2008 5/0

2007 Did Not Participate (Sat Out Season)

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt at Temple University)

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 16/10 73

165 958

109 128

#35 Bendhi Eliassaint Linebacker Junior (rs) 5-10/220 Miramar, Fla. Allen University

2008: Appeared in five games for the Rams in 2008 with no starts…Recorded only one tackle on the season, an assisted tackle at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Made appearances versus Savannah State on Sept. 13, versus South Carolina State on Sept. 26, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, at Delaware State on Nov. 8 and versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22…Appeared in five games as a member of the special teams units where he blocked a kick versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27 in the Rams’ loss to the eventual MEAC Champion Bulldogs. 2007: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Spent the entire season on the practice squad. 2006: Did not appear in any games for the Rams…

2005 Played at Allen University Total 5/0

#36 Darren Everette Freshman (rs) Linebacker 6-4/205 Murfreesboro, N.C. Hertford County HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in, nor did he dress for, any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions with the WSSU practice squad. Personal: Everette is a Hertford County High School linebacker product who will likely see time for the Rams at both free safety and linebacker…An allconference and all-region performer who had a stellar high school career en route to amassing over 100 tackles in his sophomore and junior seasons…A fouryear starter who will be joining two former teammates here at WSSU as he played high school football with current Rams Jaquin Sessoms and Lamarcius Jenkins…

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2008: Turned in one of the most successful true freshman seasons in WSSU history since Jed Bines, who appeared in every game during the 2003 season as a true freshman running back…Appeared in all 11 of the Rams’ games where he made eight starts…Was second on the team in receiving yardage with 223 yards on 16 catches…Averaged 13.9 yards per catch and 20.3 yards receiving per contest…Turned in a long catch of 48 yards…Was an integral part of the Rams’ special teams units as he returned 18 kicks for 401 yards for an average of 22.3 yards per kick return…Turned in a long kick return of 65 yards…Made a catch in 10 of the Rams’ 11 games missing one in only his collegiate debut at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Recorded a season-high three catches in two games as he collected a trio of catches versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27 and at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Turned in his best performance of the season in the Rams’ win over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State on Nov. 8 where he hauled in three passes for 62 yards including a clutch 48-yarder…Turned in his best performance as a kick returner in the Rams’ victory over Hampton on Nov. 1 where he returned four kicks for 114 yards including a game-changing 65-yard return to set up a WSSU score…Totaled 624 all-purpose yards on the season to lead the team. Personal: Rejoins the Rams in 2009 and will likely start at the wide receiver position for WSSU after turning in a very successful freshman campaign…A George Washington Danville star wide receiver who led the team in three receiving categories with 27 total catches for a team-high 539 yards and six touchdowns… Also made an impact on the ground with eight rushing attempts for 50 yards and a touchdown his senior season…Turned in a time of 4.6 seconds in the 40 yard dash and recorded a vertical leap of 32 inches…Also excelled in the punt and kick return areas…A 2006 and 2007 first team all-district wide receiver as well as being team captain and team co-MVP…Turned down offers from Hampton, Coastal Carolina, Elon, Delaware State,

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Norfolk State, Liberty and Old Dominion…The son of Michelle Foster…Academic major at WSSU is exercise science…Born in Danville,Va. on Dec. 29, 1989. Fitzgerald’s Receiving Statistics: Year G/GS Rec

Yds Avg/Rec TD Long Avg/Gm

11/8

223

13.9

20.3

Total 11/8

223

13.9

20.3

2008

Fitzgerald’s Kick Return Statistics: Year G/GS

No.

Yds Avg/Ret TD

Long

2008

11/8

401

22.3

Total

11/8

401

22.3

#77 Julian Gray Offensive Line Sophomore (rs) 6-4/275 College Park, Ga. Westlake HS

2008: Turned in a very successful freshman campaign in 2008 where he appeared in 10 games for the Rams with nine starts…Missed only one contest as he sat out of the Rams’ victory at Hampton on Nov. 1 due to injury… Made all nine of his starts at the left tackle position as he helped to protect the Rams’ quarterback’s blind side. 2007: Spent the 2007 season as a medical redshirt after dislocating his knee cap in the Rams’ fall training camp… Made a full recovery and was held out of spring football before being medically cleared to play in June 2008. Personal: Gray rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his second season as an active roster member of the WSSU football team after a successful fall campaign in 2008 and after sitting out the 2007 season as a medical redshirt… Will look to make an immediate impact on the young WSSU offensive line as he will again likely start at left tackle…A physical presence at 6-4, 275 pounds the native of Atlanta, Ga. is a 2007 graduate of Westlake High School…A three-year starter in basketball and two-year starter as an offensive tackle on the football team, Gray helped to lead the Lions to a District Championship and

playoff appearance in 2007…A highly-recruited prospect who turned down offers from Delaware State, Alabama A&M, Bethune-Cookman and South Carolina State…A member of the Future Business Leaders of America, the National Society of Black Engineers and Men of West Lake…Was also an honor roll student in high school… The son of Jacquelyne Brown and Lawrence Gray…A finance major at WSSU…Was born on June 19, 1989 in Atlanta, Ga. versus North Carolina Central (Nov. 10)…Closed out the season with a seven-yard catch at Norfolk State (Nov. 17). #48 Michael Gray Junior Linebacker/Long Snapper 6-0/225 Jacksonville, N.C. Northside HS

2008: Appeared in two games for the Rams in 2008… Did not make a start…Assumed the Rams’ long snapper duties late in the season, a position he will again likely occupy in 2009…Saw time in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4 and in the Rams’ loss to BethuneCookman on Oct. 24. 2007: Appeared in three games for the Rams in 2007, starting none…Made three appearances in a special teams capacity for the Rams in relief of the injured Corei Plummer…Saw time as a long snapper. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Gray’s third year as an active member of the WSSU football program after turning in successful 2007 and 2008 campaigns with the Rams...A native of Jacksonville, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Northside High School where he was an All-Area and All-Conference selection…A member of the National Leadership Academy…The son of Michael and Marilyn Gray…A psychology major…Born in Jacksonville, N.C. on April 3, 1989.

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#93 David Harris Freshman (rs) Defensive Line 6-3/245 Charlotte, N.C. West Mecklenburg HS

2008: Appeared in four games for the Rams in 2008…Did not make a start…Suffered a season-ending injury versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27 when he dislocated his elbow…Applied for, and was granted a medical redshirt year and sat out the final seven games of WSSU’s season…In the four games in which he did appear, Harris totaled three tackles, one solo tackle and two assisted tackles as well as one tackle for a loss, a sack and one pass breakup. Personal: A defensive lineman from West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, N.C…Will bring his shifty pass rush abilities to the Rams’ defensive line in 2009 after appearing in four games for WSSU in 2008 before an injury sidelined him for the final seven games of the season…Was a two-year starter as well as being an all-conference and all-Mecklenburg area selection in his senior season in high school…The son of Eunice Harris…Majoring in sport management at WSSU…Born in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 6, 1988. Harris’ Statistics: Year G/GS UT

AT Total TFL

Int.

PBU FF/FR

2008 4/0

0/0

Total 4/0

0/0

#15 Marcus Harris Running Back Junior (rs) 5-7/185 Burlington, N.C. Walter M. Williams HS

2008: Appeared in six games for the Rams in 2008… Did not start a contest…Amassed three catches for 28 yards including a long catch of 13 yards…Returned one kick on the season as he lost four yards on the return…Appeared in the Rams’ contests versus Savannah State on Sept. 13, versus Morgan State on Sept. 20, versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27, versus Howard on Oct. 4, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, and versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Recorded a pair of catches in the Rams’ loss versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded one catch for 13 yards on Sept. 26 in the Rams’ loss to eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State. 2007: Appeared in nine games for the Rams, making no starts…Placed sixth on the WSSU roster in rushing yards with 46 total yards gained on eight carries for an average of 5.8 yards per carry…Returned one kick for the Rams, taking the kickoff 31 yards…Averaged 5.1 yards of total offense per game in 2007…Rushed one time for 13 yards versus North Carolina A&T

tienne jefferson (Sept. 1)…Appeared versus Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8) for one snap and failed to record offensive statistics… Recorded one carry at Morgan State (Sept. 15) where he gained two yards…Did not carry the ball at Howard (Sep. 29) yet logged his only kick return of the season as he took the opening kick of the second half back 31 yards for the Rams…Played three snaps in WSSU’s win over Florida A&M in the 2007 Circle City Classic (Oct. 6) but failed to record any offensive statistics… Carried the ball one time at Bethune-Cookman (Oct 20) for one yard…Turned in the second longest run from scrimmage of his career versus Hampton (Oct. 27) when he burst ahead for seven yards on only one carry versus the Pirates…Tallied the longest run of his WSSU career, an 11-yarder in a three-carry, 20-yard performance on Homecoming versus Delaware State (Nov. 2)…Closed out his 2007 season with one carry for three yards in the Rams’ win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 10). 2006: Did not appear in any games for the Rams as he spent the season as a redshirt…Spent the year as a member of the WSSU football practice squad. Personal: Harris rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his third season as an active member of the WSSU football team after turning in successful 2007 and 2008 campaigns and after spending the 2006 season as a redshirt…A native of Burlington, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Walter M. Williams High School where he was a four-year varsity starter for the Bulldogs…Broke the all-time career rushing, single-season rushing and single-season touchdown records in high school… Recorded 2,500-plus yards rushing his senior year at Walter M. Williams…Named the Red Zone Player of the Year and garnered All-Conference, All-Region and All-Area honors in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons…The son of Lindsay Harris and LaFonda Robinson…Brother Trae played football at Methodist College…Cousin Jamal Leath played football at Coastal Carolina University…A business management major… Born in Burlington, N.C. on Dec. 11, 1987…Nicknamed “Mr. Marcus”.

Harris’ Stats Year GP/GS Car Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Long TDs 2008

6/0

2007

9/0

46 5.8

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 15/0

46 5.8

#22 Tienne Jefferson Defensive Back Sophomore (rs) 6-1/200 Washington, D.C. Fork Union Military Academy

2008: Played the 2008 season at the quarterback position before moving to free safety after the season… Appeared in four games for the Rams in 2008 where he earned two starts…Started the first two games of the 2008 season before being replaced by Jarrett Dunston who started the final nine games of the year… Completed 22 of his 39 passes on the season for 256 yards and three interceptions…Completed a teamhigh 56.4 percent of his passes on the season en route to passing for an average of 64 yards per contest… Turned in a passer efficiency rating of 96.16…Ran the ball 22 times for 35 net yards and one touchdown… Averaged 1.6 yards per carry in 2008 and 8.8 yards rushing per contest…Turned in his best performance of the year in the Rams’ loss at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 as he completed 12 of his 18 passes for 152 yards including a 48-yard pass…Completed half of his 14 passes for 87 yards and three interceptions versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded a one-for-two passing performance versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27 with his incomplete pass being picked off by the Bulldogs…Was two-of-five in relief of Jarrett Dunston in the loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Earned a rushing touchdown in the Rams’ loss at North Carolina A&T in the season-opener as a part of an eight-carry, five yard rushing performance. 2007: Spent the entire 2007 season as a redshirt…Did not dress for, or appear in, any games for the Rams… Spent the season on the practice squad. Personal: Jefferson rejoins the Rams in 2009 for

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MEDIA GUIDE his third season as a member of the WSSU football team where he makes the switch from quarterback to defensive back to make use of his exceptional athletic ability…A native of Washington, D.C. he is a 2007 graduate of Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia where he was an All-Conference and All-Prep selection in both football and basketball...A three-sport athlete in high school, Jefferson competed as a member of the track team (300m hurdles) as well as being a standout on the gridiron and the basketball court…Brother Theo was a member of the Delaware State University Hornets football team…The son of Ted and Teresa Jefferson…Academic major at WSSU is justice studies…Born in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 1989…Name is pronounced “TEE in”. Jefferson’s Statistics: Year G/GS Com Att Yds TD Int Long R/Att Yds TD 2008 4/2

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2007 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 4/2

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#49 Lamarcius Jenkins Tight End Sophomore (rs) 6-4/255 Ahoskie, N.C. Hertford County HS

2008: Appeared in nine games for the Rams in 2008 where he started three contests…Earned starts versus Howard on Oct. 4, versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24, and at Hampton on Nov. 1…Failed to appear in only two games missing the Rams’ contests at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 and versus Morgan State on Sept. 20…Recorded a season total of three catches for 19 yards with a long reception of nine yards… Caught one pass in three different games…Recorded one catch for a season-high nine yards versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded one catch for six yards in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Closed out the season with a one-catch, four-yard performance in the Rams’ season finale versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22…Returned a kick, his lone kick return of the

season, at North Carolina Central on Nov.15 where he lost four yards…Successfully converted a two-point conversion in the Rams’ victory over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State on Nov. 8 where he caught a Jarrett Dunston pass to help propel the Rams to victory. 2007: Sat out the entire 2007 season as a redshirt… Did not appear in, or dress for, any of the Rams’ games…Spent the season on the practice squad. Personal: Returns to the Rams’ lineup in 2009 for his second season as an active member of the WSSU football team…Will likely start at tight end for the Rams…A 6-4, 235-pound tight end from Ahoskie, N.C. (Hertford County HS)…A four-year varsity starter for the football team and a three-year varsity starter on the basketball team, Jenkins was a very highly recruited student-athlete who turned down offers from Norfolk State, Tennessee State and North Carolina A&T…A tremendous athlete who runs a 4.8 second 40-yard dash he was an All-NEAC Conference First-Team and All-Region selection as a senior…Jenkins helped lead Hertford County HS to a 10-2 record and a conference championship his senior season where he was also an All-Conference and All-Region selection as a basketball player…Born on Nov. 22, 1988 he is the son of Curtis Jenkins and Carolyn Lee…Played for head coach Greg Watford and is a high school teammate of current Ram strong safety Jaquin Sessoms…Majoring in marketing at WSSU…Nicknamed “Buck”. Jenkins’ Stats Year GP/GS Car Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Long TDs 2008 9/3

2007 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 9/3

#40 Jimmie Johnson, III

Tight End Freshman (rs) 6-3/230 Washington, D.C. Georgetown Prep

2008: Appeared in only one game for the Rams… Did not make a start…Tore his ACL in the second game of the 2008 season vs. Savannah State on Sept. 13…Sat out the remainder of the season as a medical redshirt…Completed rehabilitation in the spring and will be cleared to play in the fall of 2009…Applied for, and was granted, a medical redshirt season after missing the Rams’ final nine games of the season. Personal: A big, rangy tight end that can both catch and block...Runs excellent routes and can punish defensive lineman...Earned all-MIAA (Maryland Independent Athletic Association) conference honors... Johnson’s father played for both current WSSU coach Kermit Blount and former WSSU offensive coordinator Nicholas Calcutta during their tenures at Howard University on his way to a successful career in the National Football League playing with the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles prior to becoming the current tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings...The son of Jimmie Johnson, II and Trian Johnson...Majoring in sport management at WSSU...Born on Dec. 12, 1990 in Silver Spring, Md. #29 Thomas Johnson Senior Defensive Back 6-0/200 Greensboro, N.C. Ragsdale HS

2008: Appeared in 10 games for the Rams in 2008… Did not make a start…Missed only the Rams’ seasonopener at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 due to injury…Played the Rams’ final 10 games of the season where he saw significant playing time in the defensive secondary…Recorded six total tackles on the season as he collected four solo tackles and two assisted tackles…Recorded at least one tackle in four different contests…Turned in his best performance of the season in the Rams’ loss at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 that was shown live on ESPNU where he tallied three total tackles, all solo tackles…Appeared on the offensive side of the ball one time as he rushed one time for 11 yards at Florida A&M on Oct. 9. 2007: Appeared in two games for the Rams…Placed 30th on the team with two tackles on the season (one solo, one tackle assist)…Recorded one tackle assist versus North Carolina A&T (Sept.1)…Recorded one solo tackle at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8). 2006: Saw time in nine games during the 2006 season…Totaled four tackles (one solo, three tackle assists)…Had a pair of tackles in the season opener against Catawba…Added one tackle each against North Carolina A&T and South Carolina State.

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Personal: Johnson rejoins the Rams for his fourth and final season as a member of the WSSU football team in 2009…A native of Greensboro, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Ragsdale High School where he earned a berth in the East vs. West All-Star Game, and was an All-Conference selection in both football and track and field…The son of Marcus and Rickie Taylor…A physical therapy major…Born in Memphis, Tenn. on June 18, 1988.

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Johnson’s Statistics: Year G/GS

AT Total

TFL Int.

PBU FF/FR

2008 10/0

0/0

2007 2/0

0/0

2006 9/0

0/0

Total 11/0

0/0

#94 Brian Jones Senior (rs) Defensive Line 6-2/245 Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount HS

2008: Appeared in two games for the Rams in 2008… Did not start a contest…Saw time in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4 and in WSSU’s loss at Florida A&M on Oct. 9…Recorded his lone tackle of the season, a solo tackle, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest that was shown live on ESPNU. 2007: Sat out the entire 2007 season to focus on academics…Did not take the field for the Rams and did not participate in any organized team activities (OTAs). 2006: Made one appearance during the 2006 season, taking the field against Savannah State…Did not record any offensive or defensive statistics. 2005: Did not play…Sat out the season as a redshirt… Was on the practice squad for the Rams yet did not dress for, nor did he appear in, any games. Personal: Jones rejoins the Rams for his fourth and final season in 2009 as a member of the WSSU football team after spending the 2005 season as a redshirt and taking the field once during the 2006 season…Sat out the 2007 season to focus on academics…Amassed significant playing time in 2008…A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School where he was a member of the Gryphons’ league and district championship team in 2004…The son of Paula Jones…A business major… Born in Rocky Mount, N.C. on Nov. 9, 1986.

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams in 2008… Did not start a contest…Tied for fifth on the WSSU roster with 47 total tackles…Recorded 38 solo tackles and nine assisted tackles to rank third on the team in solo tackles…Recorded 3.5 tackles for loss as he set WSSU’s opponents back 37 yards…Tallied 2.5 sacks… Intercepted one pass which he took back 18 yards for a touchdown…Hurried opposing quarterbacks six times…Recorded at least one tackle in all 11 of the Rams’ games…Tallied four tackles at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 including a sack that set the Aggies back 20 yards…Recorded two tackles versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded four tackles versus Morgan State on Sept. 20 and picked off a pass which he took 18 yards for a touchdown…Tallied a season-high nine tackles versus eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 26 including a season-high eight solo tackles… Tallied four tackles in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded one tackle in the Rams’ nationallytelevised loss at Florida A&M on Oct. 9…Recorded four tackles in the loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Tallied four tackles, including three solo markers at Hampton on Nov. 1…Also added a sack against the Pirates…Recorded eight total tackles in the Rams’ road victory over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State on Nov. 8…Earned a single tackle in the Rams’ loss at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with a six-tackle performance versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22 in a contest in which he pressured NSU’s quarterback a season-high three times. 2007: Appeared in five games for the Rams and made no starts…Tied for 22nd on the team with seven total tackles (five solo, two tackles assists)…Recovered one fumble and saw significant playing time on special teams

2008 2/0

TFL Int.

PBU

FF/FR

0/0

2005 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 5/0

#47 Shawn Kearney Junior (rs) Linebacker 6-2/210 Henderson, N.C. Southern Vance HS

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Personal: Kearney returns to the Rams in 2009 for his fourth season as a member of the WSSU football team after successful seasons in 2006, 2007 and 2008…A native of Henderson, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Southern Vance High School where he was an All-Conference and All-State selection for four consecutive seasons…Was named the MVP of the Raiders’ basketball team for three years as well as garnering the honor for football twice… An All-Conference selection in basketball for three seasons while capturing All-Area honors in basketball three times as well…The son of Maurice Taylor and Tina Kearney…A computer information sciences major… Born in Henderson, N.C. on Dec. 20, 1987. Kearney’s Statistics: Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR 2008

11/0

3.5/37

0/0

2007

5/0

0/0

0/1

2006

1/0

0/0

Total 17/0

3.5/37

0/1

#38 Alton Keaton

2007 Did Not Participate (Academics) 2006 1/0

2006: Sat out the entire season as a redshirt…Did not appear in, or dress, for any of the Rams’ games.

Defensive Back Junior (rs) 5-8/180 Fayetteville, N.C. Douglas Byrd HS

Jones’ Statistics: Year G/GS UT AT Total

where he recorded one blocked kick…Appeared in the Rams’ loss at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8) and did not record any statistics…Turned in his most productive game of the season at Howard (Sept. 29) when he recorded two solo tackles, recovered a fumble and blocked a kick…Saw time in the 2007 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. where he recorded one solo tackle and two tackle assists in WSSU’s win over the Rattlers (Oct. 6)…Appeared in the Rams’ Homecoming loss to Delaware State (Nov. 2) but did not record any statistics…Closed out the 2007 season in the Rams’ defeat at Norfolk State (Nov. 17) where he collected a pair of solo tackles…Spent most of the season on the WSSU special teams unit.

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2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams where he made four starts…Started the Rams’ contests versus Howard on Oct. 4, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24 and at Hampton on Nov. 1…Placed ninth on the WSSU roster in total tackles with 38 as he collected 28 solo tackles and 10 assisted tackles…Also appeared on the Rams’ special teams units…Tallied 2.5 tackles for loss including recording half a sack…Forced a pair of fumbles and recovered one fumble…Tallied one interception which he returned for 26 yards…Broke up three passes on the year…Recorded six kick returns for 137 yards with a long return of 56 yards for an average of 22.8 yards per return…Recorded at least one tackle in all 11 of WSSU’s games…Recorded a season-high six tackles, all solo, in the Rams’ loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Also recovered a fumble versus the Wildcats… Tallied four tackles in WSSU’s victory over Hampton on Nov. 1 and intercepted a pass which he returned for 26 yards against the Pirates…Added two kick returns for 84 yards with a long return of 56 yards in the win at Hampton…Forced fumbles at Delaware State on Nov. 8 and versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22.

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MEDIA GUIDE 2007: Sat out the 2007 season as a medical redshirt as he successfully battled skin cancer…Was medically cleared to play for spring practice in March of 2008.

Delaware State on Nov. 8.

Personal: Keaton rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his second year as a member of the WSSU football team after transferring from East Carolina University…Sat out the 2007 season as a medical redshirt…A native of Fayetteville, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Douglas Byrd High School where he was an All-Conference selection in both his junior and senior seasons…The Eagles’ Offensive Most Valuable Player as a junior and the team’s MVP in his senior season…The son of Julius Keaton and Linda McPherson…An accounting major… Born in Miami, Fla. on March 22, 1988…Nicknamed “AK”…A cancer survivor, Keaton is fully recovered and will play an integral part in the Rams’ defensive plans for 2009. Keaton’s Statistics: Year G/GS UT

2008 11/4

Total TFL Int. PBU 38

2.5/9 1

FF/FR

2/1

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2007 Did Not Participate (Medical Redshirt) Total 11/4

2.5/9 1

#88 Johnathan Kinzer Senior (rs) Wide Receiver 6-3/215 Winston-Salem, N.C. Parkland HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season with a knee injury that he sustained in the summer of 2008 prior to the fall training camp which forced him to miss the entire fall season. 2007: Appeared in nine games for the Rams while making one start…Finished the season ranked sixth on the roster in receiving yardage with 57 yards on six catches for an average of 9.5 yards per catch… Scored one touchdown for the Rams…Pulled in one catch, a 10-yarder, in the Rams’ season-opening win over North Carolina A&T (Sept. 1)…Played six snaps at Coastal Carolina after recording his first career start (Sept. 8) but did not record any offensive or defensive statistics…Made one reception at South Carolina State (Sept. 22) and gained nine yards…Pulled in a 20-yard touchdown reception at Howard (Sept. 29)…Played two full series versus Florida A&M in the 2007 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. (Oct. 6) but did not record any statistics…Made one catch, a four-yarder, in the Rams’ win over Hampton (Oct. 27)…Played in the Rams’ Homecoming loss to Delaware State (Nov. 2) but did not record any statistics…Pulled in a sevenyard catch versus North Carolina Central (Nov. 10)… Closed out the season with a seven-yard catch at Norfolk State (Nov. 17). 2006: Appeared in eight games…Made no starts…Saw time in the season opener as well as taking the field in the last seven games of the season…Totaled eight catches for 89 yards…Had the fifth highest average per catch total in 2006…Added an 11.1 yard per game average as well…Had his best game against Howard with four catches for 37 yards…His longest catch of the season came against Coastal Carolina where he reeled in a 16-yard reception. 2005: Did not play as a true freshman…Sat out the season as a redshirt…Did not dress for, or play, in any

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of the Rams’ games. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Kinzer’s third year as an active member of the WSSU football team’s active roster after spending the 2005 season as a redshirt…Missed the 2008 season with a knee injury…A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Parkland High School where he was an All-Conference selection for three seasons… Part of Parkland High School’s back-to-back-to-back conference championship teams where he was a high school teammate of former WSSU teammates Monte Purvis and Jed Bines for two seasons…The son of Mary Fries…An exercise science major…Born in WinstonSalem, N.C. on Sept. 23, 1986…Nicknamed “Kinzer.” Kinzer’s Statistics: Year G/GS Rec Yds 2008 0/0 Sat

out

Avg/Rec TD season

Long (medical

Avg/Gm redshirt)

2007 9/1

9.5

6.3

2006 8/0

11.1

8.6

2005 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 17/1

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#3 Omar Kizzie Junior (rs) Wide Receiver 5-10/195 Richmond,Va. Huguenot HS

2008: Appeared in 10 games for the Rams with three starts…Started the Rams’ first three games of the season as he recorded starts at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6, versus Savannah State on Sept. 13 and versus Morgan State on Sept. 20…Recorded six catches on the season for 101 yards with a long reception of 41 yards…Caught one pass for 20 yards in the Rams’ loss at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Caught one pass for a season-high 41 yards in the Rams’ loss versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Caught one pass for 26 yards in the Rams’ loss to Morgan State on Sept. 20…Caught two passes for 10 yards versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Returned one kick for 11 yards in WSSU’s win over defending MEAC Champion

2007: Appeared in eight games for the Rams, starting only one…Finished the season ranked fourth on the team in receiving yardage with 103 yards on eight catches for an average of 12.9 yards per catch…Played three offensive series at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8) and did not record a reception…Threw a pass, his only pass attempt of the season, at Morgan State (Sept. 15) which fell incomplete…Caught a pair of passes at South Carolina State (Sept. 22) one which gained three yards and one which lost four yards…Appeared for one series in the Rams’ 2007 Circle City Classic victory over Florida A&M (Oct. 6) but did not record a catch… Rushed twice at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 20) where he gained nine yards on the ground…Also pulled in a pair of passes for 55 yards against the Wildcats including his longest career reception, a 53-yarder…Caught two balls for 28 yards versus Delaware State (Nov. 2)… Rushed one time and gained three yards versus North Carolina Central (Nov. 10)…Made a season-high three receptions versus the Eagles where he tallied 29 receiving yards…Also received his lone kick of the season versus NCCU where he was held for no gain… Ran the ball one time, for 12 yards in the Rams’ seasonclosing loss at Norfolk State (Nov. 17)…Caught one ball versus the Spartans en route to gaining 20 yards. 2006: Did not play…Sat out the season as a redshirt… Did not dress for, nor did he play in, any of the Rams’ games. Personal: Kizzie returns to the Rams in 2009 for his third season as a member of the WSSU football team after a successful 2007 and 2008 seasons and after sitting out as a redshirt during the 2006 season…A native of Richmond, Va., he is a 2006 graduate of Huguenot High School where he was a First-Team AllDominion District selection as a quarterback in both his junior and senior seasons…Was a First-Team All-Metro punter and a Second-Team All-Metro quarterback as a junior…Was an All-State punter and quarterback in his senior season en route to being named the Old Spice Player of the Year for the State of Virginia…The son of Lamont Kizzie…A sociology major…Born in Richmond,Va. on March 4, 1988…Nicknamed “O.” Kizzie’s Statistics: Year G/GS Rec

Yds Avg/Rec TD Long Avg/Gm

2008

10/3

101

16.8

10.1

2007

8/1

103

12.9

11.3

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 18/4

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14.5

#69 Corey Land Offensive Line Junior (rs) 6-4/350 Chester, S.C. Chester HS

2008: Made the switch from the defensive line to the offensive line prior to the 2008 season season…Turned in a very successful campaign where he earned time at the left tackle position…Appeared in two games for the Rams with one start…Played in WSSU’s contests versus Morgan State on Sept. 20 and at Hampton on

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Nov. 1…Made his first career start in the Rams’ victory over the Pirates of Hampton. 2007: Appeared in five games for the Rams and made no starts…Saw significant playing time versus North Carolina A&T (Sept. 1), Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 20), Hampton (Oct. 27), Delaware State (Nov. 2) and North Carolina Central (Nov. 10)…Showed his versatility by making the switch from the offensive line to the defensive line midway through the season…Recorded no statistics. Personal: Land rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his third year as an active member of the Rams’ football team after successful 2007 and 2008 seasons where he was a fixture for the Rams at the defensive tackle position after making the switch from the offensive line…Switched back to the offensive line prior to the 2008 season…Spent the 2006 season as a redshirt…A native of Chester, S.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Chester High School where he helped to lead the Cyclones to a Regional Championship…The son of Robert and Mary Land…A sport management major…Born in Chester, S.C. on March 3, 1987. #71 Nazir Levine Offensive Line Junior 6-4/290 Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount HS

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams where he started every contest…Closed the season with a streak of 15 consecutive starts dating back to the final four games of the 2007 season…Played all 11 contests at the left guard position, a position that he figures to occupy headed into 2009…Anchored the WSSU offensive line and helped to lead the Rams to a 3-8 overall record including victories over perennial Division I-FCS power Hampton and a win over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State. 2007: Appeared in eight games for the Rams starting the final four games of the 2007 season at guard as a true freshman, one of only three true freshmen to see the field for the Rams and the only true freshman to start more than one game….Capped the most successful true freshman campaign since Jed Bines’ record-setting campaign in 2003 where he recorded six starts…Proved to be a fixture on the offensive line where he helped the Rams to a 6-5 record and a pair of record-setting wins over Hampton and Florida A&M… Recorded the lone statistic of his career when he made a tackle at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 20) following a WSSU turnover. Personal: Levine rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his third season as a member of the WSSU football team after starting four games for the Rams as a true freshman in 2007 and after starting all 11 games of the 2008 season…A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Rocky Mount HS…An imposing presence at 6-4, 290 pounds, the offensive lineman was a Shrine Bowl participant as a senior…A First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region and First Team

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chedrick marshall All-State selection…Turned down offers from North Carolina Central, Western Carolina, Norfolk State and Catawba…An East vs. West All-Star Game participant he excelled not only on the field but in the classroom as he was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society…Cousin James Lancaster played football at North Carolina A&T… Uncle Thomas Lancaster played football at North Carolina Central…A finance major…Born in Rocky Mount, N.C. on Feb. 22, 1989...Named the Rams Rookie of the Year…Last name is pronounce la-VINE. #62 David Luckett Freshman (rs) Offensive Line 6-3/280 Pomfrett, Md. McDonough HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in, nor did he dress for, any of WSSU’s games… Earned repetitions with the practice squad. Personal: An offensive lineman from McDounough High School in Pomfrett, Md…A standout lineman earning both all-southwest Maryland, and all-state honors his senior year…Will join the Rams for his first active season in 2009 after sitting out 2008 as a redshirt…A very athletic and strong lineman that will excel inside at center and guard…The son of Tanya Luckett…Majoring in business management at WSSU… Born in Augusta, Ga. on June 17, 1990. #9 Chedrick Marshall Senior (rs) Linebacker 6-1/235 Greensboro, N.C. Dudley HS

2008: Appeared in, and started, all 11 games for the Rams at the linebacker position as he was one of only

nine players to start every contest in 2008…Closed the season with 39 total tackles as he ranked eighth on the team in total tackles…Earned 24 solo tackles and added 15 assisted tackles…Recorded 5.5 tackles for loss which set WSSU opponents back 35 total yards including 4.5 sacks…Recorded at least one tackle in all but one game in 2008…Totaled two tackles in the Rams’ loss at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Added six total tackles with five solo markers in the Rams’ loss to Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded five tackles in the Rams’ loss to Morgan State on Sept. 20…Recorded a pair of tackles in the Rams’ loss to eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Was held without a tackle in WSSU’s win over Howard on Oct. 4…Earned a seasonhigh seven tackles in WSSU’s loss at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest that was broadcast live on ESPNU… Recorded five tackles versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 25…Collected one tackle in the Rams’ road win over Hampton on Nov. 1…Tallied five total tackles and a sack in WSSU’s victory over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State on Nov. 8…Recorded three tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with a three-tackle performance versus Norfolk State. 2007: Appeared in, and started, all 11 games for the Rams at the linebacker position as he was one of only 10 WSSU players who started every contest in 2007…Finished the season ranked fourth on the team with 55 total tackles including 20 solo tackles and 35 tackles assists…Recorded six tackles for loss (fourth on the team in that category) which set opponents back nine yards…Broke up one pass, forced one fumble and recovered one fumble…Opened the season with a season-high tying eight total tackles versus North Carolina A&T (Sept. 1) where he recorded four solo tackles, four tackle assists and a pair of tackles for loss… Recorded seven tackles at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8) including three tackles for loss and half a sack…Tallied five total tackles at Morgan State (Sept. 15)…Chipped in with five tackles (one solo, four assists) at South Carolina State (Sept. 22)…Tied a season-high with eight total tackles (two solo, six assists) at Howard (Sept. 29)… Recorded three tackles versus Florida A&M in WSSU’s win in the 2007 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. (Oct. 6)…Also forced a Rattler fumble in that game in

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11/11

0/0

2007

11/11

5.5/35 0 6/9

1/0

2006

8/2

0/0

1/0

11/44 0

2/0

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#74 Thurman McDonald

Junior (rs) Offensive Line 6-5/335 Fayetteville, N.C. E.E. Smith HS

Personal: McDonald rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his third season as an active member of the WSSU football team after successful 2007 and 2008 seasons and following a redshirt season in 2006…Will compete for playing time as an offensive tackle…A native of Fayetteville, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of E.E. Smith High School where he was a two-year letterman for the Golden Bulls…The son of Thurman McDonald, Sr., and Charlotte Hood…A physical education major…Born in Fayetteville, N.C. on May 30, 1988…Nicknamed “Big Thurm.”…Is a participant in the WSSU Department of Athletics Leadership Academy in 2007. #26 Brandon McRae Senior (rs) Running Back 5-10/225 Washington, D.C. Charles Herbert Flowers HS

2008: Appeared in only the first game of the season for the Rams at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 before suffering a season-ending left wrist injury…The injury ended McRae’s season prematurely for the second consecutive year…Prior to the wrist injury he carried the ball eight times for seven yards and caught one pass for six yards en route to 13 yards of total offense… Added a pair of tackles as he was in on both of the Rams’ tackles following WSSU turnovers against the Aggies… Was held to limited participation in WSSU’s 2009 spring football as a precautionary measure. 2007: Appeared in only the first three games of the season before suffering a season-ending right wrist injury in the Rams’ victory over Morgan State (Sept. 15)… Carried the ball 24 times en route to gaining 112 yards of rushing offense with a pair of touchdowns…Caught one ball for a gain of five yards…Returned seven kicks for a total of 97 yards…Posted a solid outing versus North Carolina A&T (Sept. 1) where he recorded 85 rushing yards on 15 carries and scored once…Carried the ball

only three times for 14 yards at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8)…Made six carries for 13 yards and a touchdown at Morgan State before being injured in the third quarter of play…Spent the remainder of the 2007 season rehabilitating a broken wrist…Ranked fourth on the WSSU roster in rushing yardage…Averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 5.0 yards per catch. 2006: Had a great season in his first year as an active member of the Rams offense…Played in 10 games with six starts…Only missed the Bethune-Cookman game… Finished the season as the team’s leading rusher with 623 yards and six touchdowns…Averaged 62.3 yards per game and 5.3 yards per carry last season…Also led the team in rushing attempts with 118…Only lost 59 yards…Had his longest run of the season, a 52-yard carry against Florida A&M…Had his best individual game at Savannah State when he rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown…Scored a pair of touchdowns against North Carolina A&T…Also caught a pair of passes for 16 yards. Personal: The 2009 season will mark McRae’s fourth year as an active member of the WSSU football team after spending 2005 redshirting…A native of Washington, D.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School where he led the Jaguars in rushing in 2003, 2004 and 2005…Rushed for 846 yards in his junior season and 1,500 yards his senior year…Placed first in touchdowns and second in rushing in the District of Columbia his senior season…Was named First Team AllCounty in football and track and field…Named second team All-State as a running back and named second team All-State in the 55 meters in 2005…Turned in the fifth fastest time in the 55-meters in the nation with a time of 6.32 seconds…The son of Patrick and Sheryl McRae…Cousin Julius Brown plays defensive back at Eastern Michigan University…Cousin Karim Henry plays defensive back at Florida International University…A mass communications major…Born in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 4, 1987…Nicknamed “B-Mac.”

2008: Appeared in only two games for the Rams as he was hampered with a knee injury that limited his participation to only a pair of contests…Sat out spring practice to rehabilitate a knee that required patella reconstruction surgery in Nov. of 2008…Will return to full action in the fall of 2009…Made appearances in the Rams’ loss to eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27 and in the loss at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15. 2007: Played in 10 games for the Rams with seven starts...Started the first seven games of the season for WSSU and appeared in the first 10 games, missing the final contest of the season at Norfolk State (Nov. 22)… Saw significant playing time on a young WSSU offensive line…Recorded no statistics. 2006: Appeared in no games for the Rams…Spent the entire 2006 season as a redshirt…Spent the year as a member of the practice squad.

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OFFICIAL 2009 spending the entire 2007 season as a redshirt…A native of Elizabeth City, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Northeastern High School and helped lead the Eagles to a 10-3 record in 2007 en route to garnering AllState, All-Conference, and All-Area honors as well as being named Northeastern High School’s Most Valuable Player…The leading tackler in the State of North Carolina in 2007, Morris recorded 197 tackles during his senior campaign…In addition to excelling on the field, Morris was a standout in the classroom as he was a member of the National Honor Society, served as a Junior Marshall and graduated from Northeaster H.S. with honors…The top-ranked middle linebacker in the Northeastern Coastal Conference, Morris is the son of William and Shirley Morris…Twin brother Corey is a sophomore on the Rams basketball team…A sport management major…Born in Elizabeth City, N.C. on Jan. 25, 1989.

nathan munford McRae’s Statistics Year GP/GS Car Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Long TDs 2008

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3/0

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4.7

2006

10/6

118 623

5.3

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150 742

4.9

#25 Jared Mitchell Junior (rs) Linebacker 6-3/190 Durham, N.C. Hillside HS

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams in 2008 en route to making seven starts…Started the final three games of the season after starting the Rams’ first four contests of the year…Placed third on the WSSU roster in total tackles with 48 as he tallied 40 solo tackles (a team high) and eight assisted tackles…Recorded a pair of tackles for loss that set WSSU’s opponents back two yards…Forced one fumble and intercepted one pass… Recorded a tackle in all but one of the Rams’ 11 games… Opened the season with a six-tackle performance at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 including one sack… Earned four tackles versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Tallied a season-high seven tackles (all solo) and an interception in the Rams’ loss to Morgan State on Sept. 20…Recorded three tackles versus eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27… Recorded six tackles at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in the Rams’ loss to the Rattlers that was broadcast live on ESPNU…Tallied a pair of tackles versus BethuneCookman on Oct. 25…Added five tackles at Hampton on Nov. 1…Tied a season high with seven tackles in the Rams’ road win over Delaware State on Nov. 8… Added six tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with a two-tackle performance versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22. 2007: Sat out the 2007 season after suffering a torn collateral lateral ligament in his left knee…Spent the off season completing an aggressive rehabilitation program on his knee and is expected to return for fall training camp. 2006: Appeared in nine games with one start as a true freshman…Started the first game of his career when he lined up at Catawba on Aug. 26, 2006…Totaled five tackles (two solo)…Recovered a fumble in his first start

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at Catawba…Had a pair of tackles at North Carolina A&T en route to a career high…Recorded his two solo tackles against Hampton and Norfolk State. Personal: Makes the switch from defensive back to outside linebacker for the 2009 season…Mitchell joined the Rams in 2006 for his first season as a member of the WSSU football team and heads into the 2008 season after a season of production as a true freshman…Sat out the entire 2007 season with a knee injury that he suffered in the fall training camp…A native of Durham, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Hillside High School where he was the recipient of North Carolina Scholar honors…Earned the Reeves Award as the Hornets’ Most Valuable Player following his senior season…The son of Glenn Mitchell and Michele Wilson…Brother Jason Mitchell was the quarterback at Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C.…Cousin Kevin Atkins is the quarterback at Alabama A&M in Normal, Ala…An accounting major…Born in Ahoskie, N.C. on Aug. 7, 1988…Nicknamed “Mitch.” Mitchell’s Stats Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. 2008 11/7

2/2

PBU FF/FR Blk. 0

1/0

2007 Did Not Participate (Medical Redshirt) 2006 9/1

0/1

Total 20/8

42 11

2/2

1/1

#53 Colby Morris Defensive Line Sophomore (rs) 6-1/235 Elizabeth City, N.C. Northeastern HS

2008: Appeared in two games for the Rams in 2008… Did not make any starts…Played in a reserve capacity versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27 and at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Did not record any statistics. 2007: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Did not dress for any games in 2007 as he spent the entire season as a member of the practice squad. Personal: Morris rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his second year as an active member of the WSSU football team after a successful 2008 season and after

#64 Elerod Morris, II Offensive Line Sophomore (rs) 6-2/280 Knightdale, N.C. East Wake HS

2008: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Spent the season as a member of the WSSU practice squad. 2007: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Spent the entire 2007 season as a redshirt freshman. Personal: Morris, II joins the Rams in 2009 for his first year as an active member of the WSSU football team after spending the 2007 season as a redshirt and following a 2008 season where he was a member of the Rams’ practice squad…A native of Wendell, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of East Wake High School where he received the Johnny Sasser Courage Award…The Warriors’ team captain, he was an Honorary Academic Student and competed in wrestling and track and field as well as being a member of the football team…Will compete for playing time as a center for the Rams… The son of Elerod Morris, Sr. and Sharon Morris who are both alumni of WSSU…A management information systems major…Born in Bertie, N.C. on Jan. 19, 1989... Nicknamed “Duce”. #5 Nathan Munford, IV Junior (rs) Running Back 5-9/185 Richmond,Va. Meadowbrook HS

2008: Appeared in 10 games for the Rams…Did not start a contest…Moved rapidly up the WSSU depth chart following the season-ending wrist injury to Brandon McRae as he missed only the Rams’ seasonopener at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Finished the season third on the team in rushing with 248 yards on 62 total carries for an average of 4.0 yards per carry…Caught one pass for no gain…Averaged 24.8 yards rushing per game…Recorded four contests with at least 10 carries…Appeared in, but recorded no

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10/0

62 248

4.0

2007

5/0

.60

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 19/0

71 253

3.6

Joshua newkirk 13…Recorded one tackle versus Morgan State on Sept. 20 including a sack…Tallied five tackles, all solo tackles, versus eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Tallied four tackles and one sack in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded seven solo tackles and a sack in WSSU’s loss to Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest that was broadcast live on ESPNU…Recorded two tackles in WSSU’s loss to Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 25…Recorded three tackles in WSSU’s victory over Hampton on Nov. 1… Turned in a career-high 14 tackle performance on Nov. 8 in the Rams’ road win over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State…Added eight tackles and a sack at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Recorded a solo tackle versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22 in the Rams’ season finale. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Newkirk’s second year as a member of the WSSU football team...A native of Wallace, N.C., he is a 2008 graduate of Wallace Rose High School where he was a fouryear letterwinner on the defensive line...Will look to compete for playing time on a WSSU defensive line that lost several players to graduation...The son of Jerome and Catherine Newkirk...Majoring in exercise science... Born in Durham, N.C. on May 3, 1990.

#55 Joshua Newkirk Sophomore Defensive Line 6-2/240 Wallace, N.C. Wallace Rose H.S.

2008: Appeared in and started all 11 games for the Rams as a true freshman…Was one of only seven players to start all 11 games for the Rams and was the only true freshman to do so…Placed third on the team in tackles with 48 total tackles including 31 solo tackles and 17 assisted tackles…Was second on the team in tackles for loss with 6.5 tackles which set WSSU opponents back 27 yards…Recorded three sacks for 19 yards… Forced one fumble and hurried opposing quarterbacks once…Recorded a tackle in all 11 games…Collected his first collegiate tackle at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Added two tackles versus Savannah State on Sept.

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#31 Wayne Noble, Jr. Senior (rs) Defensive Back 5-11/175 Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount HS

2008: Appeared in 10 games for the Rams…Made no starts…Recorded 10 tackles on the season as he collected six solo tackles and four assisted tackles… Recorded at least one tackle in five of the Rams’ 11 contests…Recorded one solo tackle versus Morgan State on Sept. 20…Tallied a solo tackle versus BethuneCookman on Oct. 25…Recorded a season-high-tying three total tackles in the Rams’ victory over Hampton on Nov. 1…Added a season-high-tying three tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with a pair of tackles in the Rams’ season finale

versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22. 2007: Appeared in four games for the Rams, starting none…Placed 24th on the team with five total tackles which included two solo tackles and three tackle assists…Recorded a solo tackle at Morgan State (Sept.15)…Recorded one tackle assist in the Rams’ victory over Florida A&M in the 2007 Circle City Classic (Oct. 6)…Recorded a season-high two tackles (one solo, one tackle assist) versus Hampton (Oct. 27)… Recorded one tackle before suffering a season-ending medial collateral ligament injury in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ homecoming loss to MEAC-Champion Delaware State University in WSSU’s Homecoming game (Nov. 2). 2006: Played three games with no starts…Saw time against Savannah State, St. Augustine’s and at Norfolk State…Recorded no statistics. 2005: Did not play for the Rams in 2005…Sat out the season as a redshirt…Did not dress for, nor appear, in any games for the Rams. Personal: Noble, Jr. rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his fourth season as a member of the WSSU football team after successful 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons…Spent the 2005 season as a redshirt…He will compete for playing time at the cornerback position…A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., he is a 2005 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School where he was an AllConference, All-Area, and Honorable Mention All-State selection in his senior season for the Gryphons…The son of Wayne, Sr. and Kendra Noble…A therapeutic recreation major…Born in Rocky Mount, N.C. on July 13, 1987. Noble Jr.’s Stats Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR Blk. 2008

10/0

0/0

2007

4/0

0/0

2006

3/0

0/0

2005 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 17/0

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Jaquin sessoms

#58 Corei Plummer Junior (rs) Defensive Line/Long Snapper 6-0/260 Middleburg, N.C. Southern Vance HS

2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams in 2008 as he appeared on the special teams units and at the defensive line position…Did not start a contest… Played in three contests on the defensive line and appeared in all 11 games as the Rams’ primary long snapper…Recorded two tackles on the season, both solo tackles…Recorded one tackle versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded one tackle versus eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27. 2007: Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams with no starts…Appeared in four games for the Rams on kickoff and punt coverage teams and was a fixture on the Rams’ special teams unit as a long snapper…Recorded a pair of tackles on the season as he collected one solo tackle and one tackle assist…Recorded one tackle assist in the Rams’ victory over the Rattlers of Florida A&M in the 2007 Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. (Oct. 6)…Tallied his lone solo tackle of the season in WSSU’s victory over rival North Carolina Central (Nov. 10)… Appeared in every game for the Rams as a long snapper as he helped punter Jamaine Mack boot 67 punts en route to having only one kick blocked. 2006: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Did not dress for any games…Spent the season as a redshirt and was a member of the Rams’ practice squad. Personal: Plummer will return to the WSSU lineup this season for his third year as an active roster member where he will make the switch from defensive line to linebacker….Turned in successful 2007 and 2008 seasons after sitting out 2006 as a redshirt…A native of Middleburg, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Southern Vance High School where he was an All-State, All-Area and All-Conference selection in 2003, 2004, 2005 and

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2006…Won the “Golden Helmet” award in 2005-06 and served as the Raiders’ team captain his senior season…The son of Gary and Eva Plummer…A sport management major…Born in Henderson, N.C. on Dec. 9, 1987…Nicknamed “Certified”. Plummer’s Stats Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR Blk. 2008

11/0

0/0

2007

11/0

0/0

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 11/0

0/0

#80 Javon Rembert Freshman (rs) Wide Receiver 5-9/170 Charlotte, N.C. Independence HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions as a member of the practice squad. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Rembert’s first year as a member of the WSSU football team after sitting out 2008 as a redshirt…A native of Charlotte, N.C., he is a 2008 graduate of Independence High School where he was a standout wide receiver for the Patriots…Led Independence High School to three state championships…An All-Conference and All-Area selection his senior season…A speedy receiver with excellent off-the-ball skills, Rembert will add depth to the WSSU receiving corps…Invited to walk-on for the Rams’ 2008 fall training camp…Majoring in marketing… Son of Nicole and Markell Riley…Born in the Bronx, N.Y. on Nov. 25, 1989.

#24 Jaquin Sessoms Junior (rs) Strong Safety 5-10/205 Harrellsville, N.C. Hertford County HS

2008: Appeared in nine games for the Rams in 2008… Did not start a contest…Recorded three total tackles on the season as he earned one solo tackle and two assisted tackles…Recorded one tackle at Hampton on Nov. 1…Recorded one tackle at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Closed the season with a one-tackle performance on Nov. 22 versus Norfolk State. 2007: Appeared in five games for the Rams in 2007, starting none…Ranked 25th on the team with four total tackles…Tallied one tackle at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8)…Recorded a season-high two tackles versus Hampton (Oct. 27)…Recorded one tackle in a loss to Delaware State on Homecoming 2007 (Nov. 2). 2006: Did not play…Sat out the season as a redshirt… Served as a member of the Rams’ practice squad for the entire season. Personal: Sessoms rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his third season as a member of the WSSU football team after successful 2007 and 2008 seasons and after spending his freshman year as a redshirt…He will look to compete for playing time in a very deep WSSU defensive backfield…A native of Ahoskie, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Hertford County High School where he was an All-Area and All-Conference selection in 2005 en route to the Bears’ Offensive Player of the Year award…An All-Area selection in 2004, he was also the Bears’ Offensive Player of the Year in his junior season…The son of Jamie and Marcia Winston…A physical education major…Born in Ahoskie, N.C. on Dec. 21, 1987…Current Ram teammates Lamarcius Jenkins and Darren Everrett were Sessom’s teammates in high school.

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9/0

0/0

2007

5/0

0/0

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 14/0

#28 Jonathan Setzer Defensive Back Junior (rs) 6-0/200 Lenoir, N.C. West Caldwell HS

2008: Did not appear in, nor did he dress for any of the Rams’ contests in 2008…Spent the entire season as a member of the practice squad. 2007: Spent the entire 2007 season as a redshirt… Did not appear in any games for the Rams, and did not dress for any of the Rams’ contests…Spent the season on the practice squad. 2006: Spent the entire 2006 season as a redshirt… Did not appear in any games for the Rams, and did not dress for any of the Rams’ contests…Spent the season on the practice squad. Personal: Setzer joins the Rams in 2009 for his fourth year as a member of the WSSU football team after spending the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons as a redshirt and as a member of the practice squad…Did not play for the Rams during his freshman year…A native of Lenoir, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of West Caldwell High School where he was the WTVB-TV Player of the Week honoree twice during his high school career…The son of Larry and Sherry Setzer…A business administration major…Born in Lenoir, N.C on Dec. 3, 1987.…Nicknamed “Block”.

#72 Edgar Sheppard, Jr. Freshman (rs) Offensive Lineman 6-4/305 Washington, D.C. Georgetown Preparatory

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions with the practice squad. Personal: A strong and powerful offensive lineman that combines a very big frame along with an agile motion…Edgar’s accolades include first team allindependent honors from the Washington Post, a berth on the Baltimore Touchdown Club all-star team, as well as first team all-conference, all-gazette, all-central and all-state honors…A two-way player who excels on both the offensive and defensive line he originally committed to Grambling State before signing with the Rams…Will play on the offensive line for the Rams… The son of Edgar Sheppard, Sr. and Paula Sheppard… Majoring in business accounting at WSSU…Born on Nov. 5, 1990 in Washington, D.C. #57 Devease Simpson Junior (rs) Linebacker 5-10/240 Greensboro, N.C. Western Guilford HS

2008: Did not appear in any games for the Rams… Did not dress for any of the Rams’ contests as he spent the season as a member of the practice squad.

#46 Rashad Shaw

2006: Did not play in 2006…Sat out the season as a redshirt…Served as a member of the practice squad. Personal: Simpson rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his second season as an active member of the WSSU football team after redshirting during his freshman (2006) year and after serving as a member of the practice squad in 2008…Will look to compete for playing time as a linebacker after switching from tight end…A native of Greensboro, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Western Guilford High School where he was an All-Conference selection in 2005…Was also an All-State selection in track and field in both 2005 and 2006 where he competed in the shot put and discus…A member of the North Carolina Scholars…The son of Gary and Valerie Jones…A mass communications major…Born in Queens, N.Y. on Feb. 19, 1988…Nicknamed “VC”… Member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Akiem Smart Freshman (rs) Defensive Line 6-4/260 Fairfax, S.C. Allendale-Fairfax HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ games… Earned repetitions with the practice squad…Made the switch from the defensive line to the offensive line in the spring of 2009. Personal: A tough physical lineman from AllendaleFairfax HS in Fairfax, S.C…A rangy athletic lineman that will add depth and agility to the defensive front… Selected as an all-region, all-state and elite 11 selection last season…The son of Darrell Behlin…Majoring in computer science…Born in Fairfax, S.C. on July 12, 1990.

Freshman (rs) Defensive Back 5-11/190 Greensboro, N.C. Western Gulford H.S.

Devven Sutton

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt...Did not dress for or appear in any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions as a member of the practice squad.

Fullback Junior (rs) 6-2/250 Elizabeth City, N.C. Northeastern HS

Personal: Shaw joins the Rams for his first year as a member of the WSSU football team in 2009 following a redshirt season in 2008...A native of nearby Greensboro, N.C. he is a 2008 graduate of Western Guilford High School...A three-sport athlete for the Hornets, Shaw played football and basketball as well as running track...Academic major at WSSU is business administration...The son of Lorenzo and Sonya Shaw... Born in Greensboro, N.C. on July 17, 1990.

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2007: Appeared in a pair of games for the Rams in 2007 with no starts…Made his first appearance of the season at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8) where he did not record any statistics…Recorded a tackle versus North Carolina Central (Nov. 10).

2008: Made the switch from the defensive line to fullback prior to the season…Appeared in eight games for the Rams en route to starting three contests… Earned starts in three of the Rams’ final six games of the season including games at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24 and at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Totaled 31 yards rushing on 16 attempts from the fullback position…Recorded five yards on two carries versus Morgan State on Sept. 20…Carried the ball four times for four yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct.

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4…Tallied a season-high 10 yards on three carries at Florida A&M in a contest televised live on ESPNU… Recorded nine yards on two carries at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Recorded five yards on three carries at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Made one tackle following a WSSU turnover versus Howard on Oct. 4. 2007: Appeared in seven games for the Rams with no starts…Recorded three total tackles on the season with one solo tackle and two tackle assists…Recorded his first career tackle at Coastal Carolina (Sept. 8)… Recorded one tackle at Morgan State (Sept. 15)… Recorded one tackle at South Carolina State (Sept. 22). 2006: Spent the entire 2006 season as a redshirt at Virginia Tech…Did not appear in, nor dress for any of the Hokies’ contests…Spent the season as a member of the practice squad. Personal: Sutton rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his second year as a member of the WSSU football team after successful 2007 and 2008 seasons…Spent the 2006 season as a redshirt at Virginia Tech…A native of Elizabeth City, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Northeastern High School where he was an AllState selection…The son of Valerie Sutton…A mass communications major…Born in Elizabeth City, N.C. on Feb. 1, 1989. Sutton’s Offensive Statistics: Year GP/GS Car Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Long TDs 2008

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2007

7/0

2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt at Virginia Tech) Total 15/3

31 7.0

and was a teammate of head football coach Kermit Blount and was a member of the Rams’ back-to-back undefeated football teams…Academic major is physical education…Born in Durham, N.C. on Apr. 15, 1988… Nicknamed “RT”.

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2007

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2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt at Virginia Tech) Total 7/0

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#30 Rodney Taylor, Jr. Defensive Back Sophomore (rs) 5-10/175 Durham, N.C. Riverside HS

2008: Appeared in one game for the Rams…Did not start a contest…Appeared in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Did not earn any statistics in 2008. 2007: Sat out the 2007 fall season…Walked on to the team in the spring of 2008 during spring practice… With a strong showing in spring drills he has earned an invitation to the Rams’ 2008 fall training camp. Personal: Returns to the WSSU roster for his second season of active competition after turning in a very successful 2008 campaign…Walked-on to the WSSU roster following spring practice 2008… Will look to compete for playing time as a defensive back for the Rams…A native of Durham, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Riverside High School where he was an all-conference and all-area selection…The son of Rodney Taylor, Sr. and Ivy Taylor…Father Rodney Taylor, Sr. was a tight end for the Rams from 1977-80

#70 Travis Taylor Offensive Line Sophomore (rs) 6-0/325 Newberry, S.C. Newberry HS

2008: Appeared in nine games for the Rams… Did not make a start…Recorded eight total tackles on the season as he collected three solo tackles and five assisted tackles…Collected one tackle for a loss of one yard…Recorded one solo tackle at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Recorded two tackles versus Morgan State on Sept. 20…Collected a pair of tackles at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Earned three tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Switched to the offensive line in spring practice of 2009. 2007: Spent the 2007 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in any, nor did he dress for any of the Rams’ games. Personal: Taylor joins the Rams in 2009 for his second year as an active roster member of the WSSU football team following a successful 2008 season and a redshirt season in 2007…Made the switch from offensive line to defensive line in spring camp 2008 and will return to the offensive line in 2009…A native of Newberry, S.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Newberry High School where he was an All-State offensive lineman and three-year letterman for the Bulldogs…An All-Country selection for three seasons, Taylor was a two-time touchdown club honoree…The son of James and Mattie Taylor… Major at WSSU is political science…Born in Columbia, S.C. on Nov. 2, 1988…Nicknamed “Trab”. #66 Terrance Thomas Freshman (rs) Offensive Line 6-3/270 Charlotte, N.C. Harding University H.S.

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not dress for or appear in any of the Rams’ games…Earned repetitions as a member of the practice squad. Personal: The 2009 season will mark Thomas’ first year as a member of the WSSU football team after sitting out the 2008 season as a redshirt…An offensive lineman with excellent size, Thomas is expected to make an immediate contribution on the Rams’ offensive front…A native of Charlotte, N.C., he is a 2008 graduate of Harding High School where he was an AllConference selection…The son of Ronald and Yvonne Thomas…Majoring in accounting and finance…Born on Jan. 14, 1990 in Charlotte, N.C.

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MEDIA GUIDE #37 John Thompson, Jr. Running Back Sophomore (rs) 6-0/240 Stantonsburg, N.C. Greene Central HS

2008: Appeared in five games for the Rams with two starts…Closed the season with starts in WSSU’s final two games of the year…Closed the year with 62 yards rushing on 10 carries with one touchdown…Turned in his best game of the season on Nov. 15 at North Carolina Central when he recorded 54 yards on seven carries and scored his lone touchdown of the year… Picked up a pair of tackles on the season, both following WSSU turnovers at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6. 2007: Spent the 2007 season as a redshirt for the Rams…Did not dress for, nor did he appear, in any games for the Rams…Spent the season as a member of the practice squad. Personal: Thompson, Jr. joins the Rams in 2009 for his second season as an active member of the WSSU football team after spending the 2007 season as a redshirt…A native of Stantonsburg, N.C., he is a 2007 graduate of Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, NC…Garnered 2004 Rookie of the Year honors en route to being named First-Team All-Eastern Plains Conference in 2004, 2005, and 2006…An AllArea selection in 2005 and 2006 he was a member of the Wilson Daily Times Ironman Unit in 2005 and 2006 as well as being named the Kinston Free Press Players of the year in 2006…Named Green Central High School’s Most Valuable Player in 2006…The son of John Thompson, Sr. and Angela Williams…Cousin Blue Edwards played basketball for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA)…Cousin Anthony Thompson plays football for the National Football League’s Denver Broncos…A business management…Born in Wilson, N.C. on March 15, 1989…Nicknamed “J.J.” and “Crysis”.

road victory over Hampton…Recorded four total tackles on the season with three solo and one assisted tackle…Tallied all four of his tackles in the win over the Pirates…Recovered a fumble in his collegiate debut versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27.

Personal: A 6-1, 190-pound free safety from Halifax County High School in South Boston, Virginia, Tucker will join the Rams for his second year as an active roster member after a successful 2008 season and after spending the 2007 season as a redshirt…Tucker turned down offers from Norfolk State and the University of Richmond before signing with the Rams…He has the ability to play both the free safety and cornerback positions which is rare from an athlete with a size of only 6-1 and 190 pounds…Clocked in at less than 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash he was coached by Stan Hodgin who played for WSSU defensive coordinator Mike Ketchum at Carson-Newman College…The son of Renee Tucker…A management information systems major…Born in South Boston,VA on June 16, 1989. Tucker’s Defensive Statistics: Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR 2008 2007

6/1

0/0

5/2

Did Not Participate (Redshirt)

Total 5/2

6.2

Blk.

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Did Not Participate (Redshirt)

Total 6/1

0/0

2008: Appeared in all 11 games in 2008 en route to starting every contest…Was one of only nine WSSU players to start every contest…Ranked 14th on the WSSU roster with 23 total tackles…Collected six solo and 17 assisted tackles…Earned at least one tackle in all 11 of WSSU’s games…Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack with a forced fumble and fumble recovery… Hurried opposing quarterbacks twice…Recorded one tackle at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6…Recorded a pair of tackles, one solo and one assisted, versus Savannah State on Sept. 13…Collected three tackles, two solo and one assisted, as well as recording a sack and a forced fumble versus Morgan State on Sept. 20… Recorded one tackle versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Tallied one tackle in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Collected a pair of tackles in WSSU’s loss at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest that was televised live on ESPNU…Recorded one tackle versus Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 24…Earned two tackles in the Rams’ road victory at Hampton on Nov. 1…Recorded four tackles at Delaware State on Nov. 8…Tallied a season-high five tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with one tackle versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22. Personal: Rejoins the Rams’ roster in 2009 after playing, and starting as a true freshman for the Rams…A 260-pound defensive end from Holly Springs, N.C… Came to WSSU as one of the top-ranked defensive lineman in the state of North Carolina…A highly sought after prospect who was recruited by Ohio University, North Carolina A&T and Western Carolina University...Has an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the Rams’ defense...Athletic and physical enough to play both inside and outside on the line... Was an all-conference selection and earned honorable mention all-state honors...The son of Letha Ward... Academic major is undecided...Born in Holly Springs, N.C. on June 8, 1990.

Year GP/GS Car Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Long TDs

2006

Sophomore Defensive End 6-4/260 Holly Springs, N.C. Middle Creek HS

2007: Spent the 2007 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in, nor dress, for any of the Rams’ games.

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Free Safety Sophomore (rs) 6-1/190 South Boston,Va. Halifax County HS

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2008: Appeared in six games with one start in 2008… Earned his lone start of the season on Nov. 1 in WSSU’s 2008: Appeared in eight games for the Rams with six starts…Started the first three contests of the season and three of WSSU’s final five games of the year… Ranked third on the team in receiving with 16 catches for 206 yards with a long reception of 48 yards… Averaged 12.9 yards per catch and 25.8 yards receiving per game…Recorded catches in seven of the eight games in which he appeared in 2008…Turned in three

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#85 Lamar Whidbee Freshman (rs) Wide Receiver 6-3/180 Hertford, N.C. Perquimans County HS

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2008: Sat out 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ contests… Earned repetitions with the practice squad.

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Personal: A Perquimans County High School standout wide receiver who was a three-sport athlete in high school…Also competed in basketball and track earning the state championship 200-meter his senior year…Whidbee’s football honors include all-conference and all-region selections in both his junior and senior seasons…The son of Lewis and Gloria Whidbee… Majoring in art education…Born in Hertford, N.C. on Nov. 16, 1989. #76 Eric Wiggins Freshman (rs) Offensive Line 6-4/290 Washington. D.C. Gonzaga College HS

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt…Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ contests… Earned repetitions with the practice squad. Personal: A quick, agile, offensive lineman from Gonzaga College HS in Washington, D.C…A powerful run blocker and an athletic pass protector with great feet that helped him earn all-WCAC honors…The son of Frederic and Traci Wiggins, he turned down offers from Delaware State and Morgan State…Was being considered by Boston College, Connecticut, Maryland, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Vanderbilt and was invited to the U.S. Army All-American Combine in San Antonio, Texas…A three-sport athlete, he also competed in the shot put in high school and played basketball his freshman and sophomore seasons at Gonzaga College High School…Majoring in accounting at WSSU…Born June 28, 1990 in Washington, D.C.

at Russell County High School Williams he suffered a broken foot in the sixth game, but still managed to pass for more than 1,000 yards and rush for 500 yards… The son of Arthur and Felicia Williams…Majoring in business at WSSU…Born in Opelika, Ala. on Feb. 10, 1990.

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70 3.0

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0.0

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#2 Brian Wynn Junior (rs) Wide Receiver 6-4/200 Greensboro, N.C. Ben L. Smith HS

2008: Appeared in nine games for the Rams with one start…Made his lone start of the year in the Rams’ loss to eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Recorded 70 yards on 23 carries for an average of 3.0 yards per carry…Averaged 7.8 yards rushing per game with a long run of 22 yards… Recorded five carries for 27 yards in WSSU’s loss to Savannah State on Sept. 13…Recorded a season-high nine carries for 38 yards at Hampton on Nov. 1… Scored his lone touchdown of the season on Nov. 8 in the Rams’ road victory over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State.

2008: Appeared in seven games for the Rams in 2008 with five starts…Started two of the final three games of the season and five of the final eight contests… Earned starts versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27, versus Howard on Oct. 4, at Florida A&M on Oct. 9, at Delaware State on Nov. 8 and at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Recorded one catch for 25 yards in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4.

2007: Saw action in all 11 games for the Rams with no starts…Appeared mainly in special teams situations and saw some playing time at fullback…Recorded no statistics.

2006: Did not play in 2006…Sat out the season as a redshirt…Spent the season as a member of the practice squad.

2006: Sat out the 2006 season as a redshirt…Did not dress for, nor appear, in any of the Rams’ games…Spent the season on the practice squad.

2007: Dressed for all 11 of WSSU’s games but did not appear in game action.

Personal: Wynn rejoins the Rams in 2009 for his third season as a member of the WSSU football team after spending the 2007 and 2008 seasons on the active roster and after spending 2006 as a redshirt…A native of Greensboro, N.C., he is a 2006 graduate of Ben L. Smith High School where he was a four-year varsity letterman in football and basketball…A two-time AllConference and All-County selection in both basketball and football…A member of the National Honor Society, the National Beta Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)…The son of John and Kerstin Wynn…An exercise science major…Born in Worms, Germany on Feb. 20, 1988…Nicknamed “Bwynn.”..A participant in the WSSU Department of Athletics’ Leadership Academy. Wynn’s Statistics:

2008: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt… Did not appear in or dress for any of the Rams’ contests… Earned repetitions with the practice squad.

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Fullback Junior (rs) 5-9/220 Kingstree, S.C. Kingstree HS

Personal: A standout quarterback from Glenwood HS in Seale, Ala…A dual threat quarterback with a cannon arm who mixes in speed and elusiveness that can give defenses fits…A highly recruited quarterback prospect who is a proverbial “feather in the cap for the WSSU recruiting class”…Spent his first three years at Russell County High School where he was a three-year starter before transferring to Glenwood High School for senior season…Over the span of his career he has passed for close to 3,100 yards and rushed for 2,000 more while combining to score 45 touchdowns…Last season at Glenwood High School in Phenix City, Ala. he passed for more than 1,000 yards and rushed for 600 yards in a Wing-T offense that went 9-2 and lost in the first round of the playoffs…During his junior season

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#45 Willie Wilson

#4 Branden Williams Freshman (rs) Quarterback 6-1/190 Seale, Ala. Glenwood HS

Personal: A native of Kingstree, S.C., Wilson is a 2006 graduate of Kingstree High School where he was an All-Area and All-Conference selection his senior season…A sport management major.

Year GP/GS Car Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Long TDs 2008

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2006 Did Not Participate (Redshirt) Total 7/5

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#95 Stephen Young, II Sophomore Defensive Line 6-3/280 Dale City,Va. Garfield HS

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MEDIA GUIDE successful season as a true freshman as he established himself as one of the Rams’ best defensive players… Ranked seventh on the team with 41 tackles… Collected 28 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles on the season…Led the team with 10 tackles for loss which set WSSU opponents back 36 yards…Earned five sacks for 27 yards…Defended three passes and hurried opposing quarterbacks three other times…Forced one fumble and recovered three others…Recorded three total tackles at North Carolina A&T on Sept. 6 where he was also involved in a sack…Recorded two solo and two assisted tackles versus Savannah State on Sept. 13 as well as collecting 1.5 sacks…Tallied five total tackles including four solo tackles and two sacks versus Morgan State on Sept. 20 where he also recovered a pair of fumbles…Recorded four solo tackles and a sack versus South Carolina State on Sept. 27…Tallied five solo tackles in the Rams’ victory over Howard on Oct. 4…Recorded four solo tackles and one assisted tackle in the Rams’ loss at Florida A&M on Oct. 9 in a contest that was broadcast live on ESPNU…Tallied three tackles including one for a loss versus BethuneCookman on Oct. 25…Recorded one tackle in WSSU’s win over Hampton on Nov. 1…Tallied five tackles in the Rams’ road victory over defending MEAC Champion Delaware State on Nov. 8…Blocked a kick versus the Hornets of Delaware State…Recorded five tackles at North Carolina Central on Nov. 15…Closed the season with a one-tackle performance versus Norfolk State on Nov. 22. Personal: Returns to the Rams’ lineup in 2009 after a very successful 2008 season in which he started as a true freshman…A standout defensive lineman from Garfield High School in Woodbridge, Va…Has very quick feet and plays low and fast with long arms… Adds speed and depth to the Rams’ defensive line… Four-year heavyweight wrestler who was ranked fourth in the state of Virginia in wrestling in 2008…The 2006 Commonwealth of Virginia Greco Roman wrestling champion he was also heavily recruited by Hampton and North Carolina Central…The son of Stephen Young.…Academic major at WSSU is undecided… Born in Alexandria,Va. on Oct. 7, 1989. Young’s Statistics: Year G/GS UT AT Total TFL Int. PBU FF/FR

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NEWCOMERS #86 Brandon Akinyibi

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Freshman (rs) Wide Receiver 5-8/165 Miramar, Fla. Miramar HS

Freshman Offensive Line 6-4/290 Havelock, N.C. Havelock HS

Personal: Personal: Brandon Akinyibi is a 5-8, 165-pound wide receiver from Miramar, Fla. who walked onto the Rams’ roster in the spring of 2009…A second-year player that came to WSSU from Bethany College where he did not play football…A three-year starter in high school who did not start playing football until he was a sophomore, he was also a member of the track and field team where he and his teammates broke the school record in the 4x4 relay…A speedster with great acceleration he was an Honorable Mention AllConference selection in both his junior and senior seasons in high school…The son of Abraham and Karen Akinyibi…Born in Miami, Fla. on September 17, 1988…A mass communications major…Nicknamed “Bee”. #11 Antonio Brown Freshman Wide Receiver 6-3/200 Chesapeake,Va. Indian River HS

Personal: Antonio Brown is a 6-3, 200-pound wide receiver from Chesapeake, Va. who will join the Rams’ roster in the fall of 2009…A native of Chesapeake, Va., Brown is a 2009 graduate of Indian River High School …A four-year starter in high school who was a welldecorated wide receiver …A speedster with great acceleration…An All-Conference selection, Brown chose to attend WSSU over offers from Morgan State and the Citadel.

Personal: Buntyn, a 6-4, 290-pound offensive lineman from Havelock high school in Havelock, N.C., turned down offers from TN-Chattanooga, N.C. State and N.C. Central before committing with the Rams…Deylan’s final college selection came down to a decision between signing with the Wolfpack or Winston-Salem State…An East vs. West All-Star Game participant, he was an AllConference and All-Area selection in both of his junior and senior seasons in high school…His senior season he totaled 78 tackles, 11 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 12 forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and a blocked punt…A Rivals.com two star recruit with a 5.4 rating, he is the son of Joseph and Jacqueline Buntyn…Born on May 15, 1990. #20 Jordan Carter Freshman Running Back 6-2/200 Burlington, N.C. Eastern Alamance HS

Personal: Carter, a 6-2, 200-pound running back from Eastern Alamance high school in Burlington, N.C. is an athletic marvel that can play at several positions including wide receiver and defensive back…Jordan drew recruiting interest from North Carolina, and N.C. State and he turned down offers from ECU and James Madison to sign with the Rams…As a junior playing quarterback he accounted for 1,600 yards of offense for the Eagles before making the switch to running back his senior season…A two-sport athlete in high school who also started on Eastern Alamance’s basketball team, he is the son of Denise Jeffries and was born on Jan. 12, 1991. #78 Jonathan Crawley Freshman Offensive Line 6-7/320 Richmond,Va. Hugenot HS

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Personal: Jonathan Crawley a 6-7, 320-pound offensive lineman from Hugenot high school in Richmond, Va. received attention from over a dozen schools and went on recruiting visits to Delaware, Penn State and West Virginia and turned down a scholarship offer to Liberty before signing with the Rams…An All-District First-Team selection in both football and basketball he was a starter on Hugenot high school’s basketball team…Crawley is an athletic marvel with very quick feet who ran the 40 in 4.9 seconds…The son of Cassandra Crawley…Born in Richmond, Va. on Jan. 15, 1991…Nicknamed “Big Jon”.

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NEWCOMERS #16 Xavier Earvin Freshman Defensive Back 6-1/190 Gainesville, Ga. Gainesville HS

Personal: Xavier Earvin a 6-1, 190-pound defensive back from Gainesville high school in Gainesville, Ga. was an All-Conference selection and an Honorable Mention All-Region selection for the Red Elephants his senior season in high school...Led Gainesville HS in interceptions his senior season with five picks..Turned down scholarship offers from Austin Peay, Eastern Illinois and Valdosta State (Ga.)…The son of Thomas Earvin …Born on Aug. 15, 1991. Keith Ferguson Sophomore Defensive Back 6-1/200 Jacksonville, N.C. Northside HS

Personal: Keith Ferguson is a 6-1, 200-pound defensive back from Northside High School in Jacksonville, N.C. who walked onto the Rams’ roster in the spring of 2009…Ferguson comes to WSSU by way of Northside High School where he was an All-Conference, All-Area and All Eastern-Region selection in both football and track and field…Ferguson led Northside HS in receiving yardage and touchdowns in his senior season…The son of Keith and Nancy Ferguson…A rehabilitation studies major at WSSU…Born in Jacksonville, N.C. on Jan. 12, 1988…Nicknamed “Ferg”. #44 Carlos Fields, Jr. Freshman Linebacker 6-2/215 Henderson, N.C. Northern Vance HS

Personal: Carlos Fields a 6-2, 215-pound linebacker from Northern Vance high school in Henderson, N.C. led Northern Vance HS to the Mid-State Conference Championship and was selected as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year…Was selected to represent the State of North Carolina in the East vs. West All-Star Game…Collected over 100 tackles his senior season and was a two-sport star who was named All-Conference in basketball…Turned down an offer from North Carolina A&T and drew recruiting interest from James Madison…The son of Carlos Fields, Sr. and Shelia Seward, Carlos was born on Oct. 3, 1990.

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Freshman Defensive Line 6-4/270 Charlotte, N.C. Audrey Kell HS

Personal: Brennen Glover, a 6-4, 270-pound defensive lineman from Audrey Kell high school in Charlotte, N.C. was an All-Conference selection who played for coach Marty Woolbright…Glover is a two-sport star who also played basketball at Audrey Kell…A raw athletic talent he will be looked to for production as a true freshman…A National Honor Society student in high school he was also a member of the National Technical Honor Society…The son of Elmer Glover and Patricia Brown-Glover…Born on Feb. 13, 1991 in Henrico,Va. Tyrone Goldston Freshman (rs) Fullback 5-11/250 Asheboro, N.C. Asheboro HS Personal: Tyrone Goldston is a 5-11, 250-pound fullback from Asheboro, N.C…A 2007 graduate of Asheboro High School he was the 2007 Max Morgan Running Back of the Year and was an All-Conference, All-Area and All-Region selection his senior season… The son of Tyrone Goldston and Dorothy Chavis…An accounting major…Born in Asheboro, N.C. on June 13, 1988. #90 Charles Goodwin Freshman Defensive Line 6-6/260 High Point, N.C. High Point Andrews HS

Personal: Charles Goodwin is a 6-6, 260-pound defensive lineman from Andrews high school in High Point, N.C…A great athlete with quick feet, Goodwin ran the 40 in 4.89 seconds…A two-sport star who also played basketball for High Point Andrews, Goodwin will make a bid to compete for playing time in the fall of 2009…An All-Conference selection, Goodwin was a highly sought-after recruit in the state of North Carolina who spurned offers from James Madison, Western Carolina and North Carolina A&T and drew recruiting interest from three-time National Champion Appalachian State…The son of Angela Eatman, Charles was born on May 26, 1991 and hails from the same high school program as former WSSU standout and current member of the Tennessee Titans, William Hayes…The Rams also signed Goodwin’s high school teammate and starting quarterback Jordan Reid.

#73 Ron Hall Freshman Offensive Line 6-5/260 Alpharetta, Ga. Alpharetta HS

Personal: Ron Hall is a 6-5, 260-pound offensive lineman from Alpharetta high school in Alpharetta, Ga…A very athletic offensive lineman who was an AllConference selection his senior season..Hall will be expected to make an immediate contribution for the Rams as a true freshman…The son of Ronald Hall, Sr. and Ida Hall-Harris…Born on Oct. 23, 1990. #14 John Harris Freshman Running Back 5-10/190 Stuart,Va. Patrick County HS

Personal: One of the Rams’ prized recruits, John Harris is a 5-10, 190-pound running back from Patrick County high school in Stuart,Va…A talented speedster who runs the 40 in 4.42 seconds, he rushed for 6,585 yards in his high school career with Patrick County HS, finishing ninth best in Virginia High School Athletic Association History…The Co-District Player of the Year, Harris was an All-State selection and was selected to play in the Virginia East vs. West All-Star Game…A Rivals.com two-star recruit with a rating of 5.3, Harris turned down offers from VMI and Liberty and had extensive contact with Georgia Tech, Delaware and Middle Tennessee State University during the recruiting process…He finished his senior campaign with 2,627 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns…He was a 4-year starter who averaged 12.1 yards per carry and totaled at least 1,200 yards rushing in each of his four seasons with the Cougars…The son of Michelle and Willard Harris, John was born on June 13, 1990. #89 Austin Higgins Freshman Tight End 6-3/260 Winston-Salem, N.C. Atkins HS

Personal: Austin Higgins is a 6-3, 260-pound tight end from Atkins high school in Winston-Salem, N.C…A two-sport star for the Camels, he was also a member of the Atkins HS basketball team…A big, strong and fast athlete, Higgins will provide the Rams with a talent at the tight end position who can not only use his size to block but can provide the Rams with a pass-catching threat in a dynamic offensive system…The son of Aretha Williams…Born on May 7, 1991.

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MEDIA GUIDE #65 Marcus Lawrence Freshman Offensive Line 6-4/290 Charlotte, N.C. Harding University HS

Personal: Marcus Lawrence is a 6-4, 290-pound offensive lineman from Harding University high school in Charlotte, N.C…A two-sport star who also plays basketball at Harding HS, he was an All-Conference selection in both his junior and senior seasons… Lawrence will rejoin former high school teammate and current WSSU offensive lineman Terrance Thomas… Possessing quick feet for someone of his size, Lawrence will make an immediate impact in the fall of 2009…The son of Mark and Sharon Lawrence…Born on Feb. 15, 1991. #92 James Pegues Freshman Linebacker 6-3/225 Greensboro, N.C. Southeast Guilford HS

Personal: James Pegues is a 6-3, 225-pound linebacker from Southeast Guilford high school in Greensboro, N.C…Drew recruiting interest from Hampton and North Carolina A&T before signing with the Rams…A Second-Team All-Area selection his junior season and a First-Team All-Area selection his senior season, Pegues will be expected to step in immediately for the Rams… The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pegues, Sr…Born on May 2, 1991. #10 Jordan Reid Freshman Quarterback 6-2/190 High Point, N.C. High Point Andrews HS

Personal: Jordan Reid is a 6-2, 190-pound quarterback from Andrews high school in High Point, N.C…A pocket passer who has a cannon for an arm… Dominated his competition his senior season and was named the MVP of the North Carolina State University football camp…A three-year starter at High Point Andrews who threw for over 2,500 yards in his high school career, his senior season was cut short due to injury but he threw for 500 yards and six touchdowns in the two games in which he played…Chose WSSU over Western Carolina, North Carolina A&T and North Carolina Central…Jordan hails from the same high school program as former WSSU standout and current member of the Tennessee Titans, William Hayes…The Rams also signed Reid’s high school teammate, defensive end Charles Goodwin…The son of Lawrence and Cynthia Reid…Full name is Lawrence Jordan Reid…Born in Winston-Salem, N.C. on June 13, 1991.

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#41 Khendra Reid Freshman Linebacker 6-1/205 Pikeville, N.C. C.B. Aycock HS

Personal: Khendra Reid is a 6-1, 205-pound linebacker from C.B. Aycock high school in Pikeville, N.C…An AllConference selection in football and basketball in both his junior and senior seasons, he is a speedster for his size who will be looked to perform as a true freshman for the Rams…The son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Reid… Born on July 9, 1991. #13 Malcome Rowe Freshman Defensive Back 6-2/200 Fayetteville, N.C. Douglas Byrd HS

Personal: Malcome Rowe is a 6-2, 200-pound defensive back from Douglas Byrd high school in Fayetteville, N.C…A two-sport athlete in high school, Rowe also played basketball at Douglas Byrd…Received offers from North Carolina A&T and Hampton…Rowe helped to lead the Eagles to a state runner-up finish his senior season…The son of Ms. Felicia Monroe…Born on March 5, 1991. #59 Ricky Rozier Freshman Linebacker 6-2/230 Milford, Conn. Jonathan Law HS

Personal: Ricky Rozier is a 6-2, 230-pound linebacker from Jonathan Law high school in Milford, Conn… Ricky was an All-Conference and All-Region selection in football and was ranked in the top 10 in the state of Connecticut in heavyweight wrestling competition… An All-State selection in both football and heavyweight wrestling his senior season he was an All-State selection in the shot put and is the school record-holder in the shot put with a throw of 51’3 ¾”…Turned down offers from Monmouth and Stony Brook…A muscular physical specimen with a great work ethic both on the playing field and in the weight room…The son of Veronica Carter and Ricky Rozier, Sr…His father played football at Cornell University in the 1980’s… Born in New Rochelle, N.Y. on March 18, 1991. #84 Joseph Suber Freshman Wide Receiver 6-4/225 Whitmore, S.C. Newberry HS

Personal: Joseph Suber is a 6-4, 225-pound wide receiver from Newberry high school in Whitmore, S.C.…Joseph was an All-Conference and All-Region selection in football his senior season at Newberry HS…A muscular and physical specimen with a great work ethic both on the playing field and in the weight room, Suber is an oversized receiver at 6-4, 225-pounds…Is physical enough to avoid being jammed at the line of scrimmage and tall enough to use his size and athleticism to go get jump balls…Will be expected to step in an fill a void for the Rams immediately. #7 Landen Thayer Freshman Kicker/Punter 5-10/185 Clemmons, N.C. West Forsyth HS

Personal: Landen Thayer is a 5-10, 185-pound kicker from West Forsyth high school in Clemmons, N.C… Thayer will provide the Rams with a dual-threat as he is both a placekicker and a punter…An accurate and strong-legged kicker who is accurate from beyond the 45-yard line, he will be looked to step in immediately for the Rams…An excellent student who is active not only on the field and in the classroom, Thayer is extremely active in the community…An All-Conference selection in both his junior and senior seasons in high school he helped lead West Forsyth to a Central Piedmont Conference championship in 2006…Was an AllNorthwest North Carolina selection his senior season in 2008…The son of Dana and Scott Thayer…Will major in computer science…Born on Sept. 9, 1990 in Davenport, Iowa. #98 Barry Tripp Freshman Defensive Line 6-0/290 Snow Hill, N.C. Greene Central HS

Personal: Barry Tripp is a 6-0, 290-pound defensive lineman from Greene Central high school in Snow Hill, N.C…An All-Area First-Team selection in both his junior and senior seasons he is a strong and mobile defensive lineman that uses his athleticism and large frame to bottle up opposing offenses…Will be expected to step in an immediately make a difference for the Rams. #91 Chase Tripp Freshman Defensive Line 6-2/245 Chocowinity, N.C. Washington HS

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Personal: Chase Tripp is a 6-2, 245-pound defensive lineman from Washington high school in Chocowinity, N.C…A speedster, he ran the 40 in 4.7 seconds and benched 325 in pre-season camps…An All-Area FirstTeam selection in both his junior and senior seasons he is a strong and mobile defensive end who led Washington HS in sacks for the second consecutive season and was once again one of the team leaders in tackles and tackles for loss…The son of Sterling and Linda Tripp…Born Nov. 28, 1990.

Personal: Melquan Weston is a 6-0, 175-pound wide receiver from Richmond, Va. who will join the Rams’ roster in the fall of 2009…A native of Richmond, Va., Weston is a 2009 graduate of Highland Springs High School where he was an All-Conference selection in both his junior and senior seasons…A First-Team AllConference selection his senior season and a SecondTeam selection his junior year…Weston chose to attend WSSU over offers from Youngstown State and Liberty…The son of Walter Weston Jr. and Sheila Weston…Born in Richmond, Va. on March 2, 1991. #39 Justin Wilkerson

#97 Kenny Uqdah Freshman Defensive Line 6-2/260 Winston-Salem, N.C. Carver HS

Personal: Kenny Uqdah is a 6-2, 260-pound defensive lineman from Carver high school in Winston-Salem, N.C…Led the Yellow Jackets to the Piedmont Triad 3A Conference Championship and was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year…Led the State of North Carolina with 29 sacks he is a two-sport star who also plays basketball for the Yellow Jackets… The son of Abdullateef Uqdah and Elaine Dulin…Born on March 7, 1991. Carl Vincent Junior Defensive Back 6-0/195 Miramar, Fla. Miramar HS

Personal: Carl Vincent is a 6-0, 195-pound defensive back from Miramar, Fla. who walked onto the Rams’ roster in the spring of 2009…A 2006 graduate of Miramar High School he comes to WSSU by way of Erie Community College in Buffalo, N.Y…An honorable mention All-Conference selection in 2006 he led all defensive backs in tackles and failed to give up a pass longer than 25 yards the entire season…Led ECC to the Region III championship game versus Hudson Valley C.C. where he led the defense with 10 tackles and one pass deflection…Has already earned an AAS degree in general studies…Will be expected to step in and contribute immediately for the Rams…The son of Carl Vincent and Colleen Harris…A physical education and administration major…Born in Hartford, Conn. On March 6, 1988.

Sophomore Linebacker 6-2/245 Oxford, N.C. J.F. Webb HS

Personal: Justin Wilkerson is a 6-2, 245-pound linebacker from Oxford, N.C. who walked onto the Rams’ roster in the spring of 2009…A 2007 graduate of J.F. Webb High School he was a four-year starter from John Hammett’s Warriors team that captured a conference championship his senior year in high school…A 2004 Second-Team Mid-State 3A AllConference selection as a sophomore he was a FirstTeam All-Conference selection his junior and senior seasons…An All-State Honorable Mention selection in 2006…A sociology major...The son of Lewis and DeLois Wilkerson…Born in Oxford, N.C. on Dec. 21, 1988. Linwood Woodley Freshman Wide Receiver 5-11/190 Charlotte, N.C. North Mecklenburg HS

Personal: Linwood Woodley is a 5-11, 190-pound wide receiver from Charlotte, N.C…A 2008 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School he was a three-year starter for the Vikings…A two-sport star who played football and ran track and field…Helped to lead North Mecklenburg to a 2007 MECA-6 Conference Championship and earn back-to-back state playoff berths his junior and senior seasons…The 2008 recipient of the Citizenship Award and the Viking Spirit Award…Voted WSSU’s “Mr. Freshman” in 2008-09 he is a member of the WSSU Honors Program…His father Theophilus played football for WSSU in the 1970’s and his uncle Patrick Woodley played for the Rams in the 1980’s…The son of Theophilus and Caserta Woodley…A finance and banking major…Born in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 21, 1989…Nicknamed “Primetime”. #82 Jarrin Wooten Freshman Wide Receiver 6-5/190 Southern Pines, N.C. Pinecrest HS

Personal: Jarrin Wooten is a 6-5, 190-pound wide receiver from Pinecrest high school in Southern Pines, N.C…A two-sport standout in high school who also played basketball, Wooten may play basketball for the Rams…An All-Conference selection in basketball as a junior, Wooten is a late-bloomer who started for the first time as a wide receiver his senior season he finished with 27 catches for 501 yards and five touchdowns in 2008...A raw athletic talent with excellent size and a great upside, the Rams will try to develop Wooten into a playmaking wide receiver…Ran the 40 in 4.7 seconds, was measured to have a 38 inch vertical leap and possesses a 3.4 grade point average…At 6-5, he will be the tallest wide receiver on the Rams’ roster and he picked WSSU over a number of other schools who made offers including the U.S. Naval Academy, Holy Cross, Liberty, Colgate, Lehigh, Lafayette and N.C. Central…The son of Carle and Dashonda Weatherly… Born on Nov. 2, 1990.

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NORTH CAROLINA A&T UNIVERSITY | Game #1 September 5 | Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium | 6:00 p.m. | Time Warner Cable I-40 Showdown GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Greensboro, N.C. Founded: 1891 Enrollment: 10,660 Colors: Blue & Gold Chancellor: Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr. Athletics Director: Wheeler Brown Athletics Phone: (336) 334-7686 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Aggie Stadium/21,500 Surface: Natural Grass

ALONZO LEE at Winston-Salem State NORFOLK STATE* HAMPTON* at Coastal Carolina NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL at Morgan State* at Howard* BETHUNE-COOKMAN* at Florida A&M* at South Carolina State*

Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

6:00 p.m. TBA 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. TBA

2008 RESULTS Aug. 30 JOHNSON C. SMITH Sept. 6 WINSTON-SALEM STATE 13 at Norfolk State* 20 at Hampton* 27 COASTAL CAROLINA Oct. 4 vs. North Carolina Central 11 MORGAN STATE* 18 at Delaware State* 25 HOWARD* Nov. 1 at Bethune-Cookman* 8 FLORIDA A&M* 22 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* * - MEAC game

W, 44-12 W, 14-8 L, 21-27 L, 7-44 L, 7-20 L, 27-28 L, 3-41 L, 7-42 W, 21-20 L, 14-24 L, 7-45 L, 0-55

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Holloway Office Phone: (336) 334-7141 Holloway Email: bmhollow@ncat.edu Sports Information Office Fax: (336) 334-7181

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Alonzo Lee (Eastern Illinois, 1978) Record at North Carolina A&T (Seasons): 0-0 (First season) Career Record (Seasons): Same Assistant Coaches: Chennis Berry (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Maurice Johnson (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), George Ragsdale (Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs), Travis Oliver (Recruiting Coordinator/ Defensive Backs), Tayrone Odums (Special Teams Coordinator/ Defensive Line), Mike Morand (Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks), Marshall Glenn (Quarterbacks & Wide Receivers), Dexter Stroman (Offensive Graduate Assistant), Brandon Reliford (Defensive Graduate Assistant) Football Office Phone: (336) 285-2400 2008 Record: 3-9

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Nigel Tomlin (49 carries, 270 yards, four touchdowns) Passing: Herb Miller (67-of-132 completions, 677 yards, seven interceptions, three touchdowns) Receiving: Giorgio Lowrance (18 catches, 231 yards, one touchdown) Tackles: Andre Thornton (76 total tackles, 28 solo, 7.5 TFL, one sack)

North Carolina A&T Series Notes: + T he Rams and Aggies have met 45 times in history with the Aggies holding a 34-11-0 edge in the all-time series.

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Largest WSSU Win: 29 points (48-19 in the 1989 season) Largest N.C. A&T Win: 60 points (60-0 in the 1968 season)

Longest WSSU Win Streak: Four games (1982-85) Longest N.C. A&T Win Streak: 19 games (1951-69)

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2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 12 19 26 Oct. 3 10 24 31 Nov. 7 21

Nickname: Aggies Series Record: N.C. A&T leads 36-11 Last Meeting: N.C. A&T 14, WSSU 8 (in Greensboro, N.C. on Sept.6, 2008)

+ T he Rams have won two of the last three meetings between the storied rivals as WSSU defeated N.C. A&T 41-14 in Greensboro, N.C. in 2006 and defeated the Aggies 28-7 in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 2008. The Aggies defeated the Rams in Winston-Salem, N.C. last season 14-8.

Athletic Website: www.NCATAggies.com Press Box Phone: (336) 334-7419 SID Mailing Address: North Carolina A&T

Office of Sports Information | 1601 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27411

2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Record/Finish: 1-7/8th Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 8/3 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 59/18 Offensive Starters Returning (8): Carlton Fears (QB, Sr.), Giorgio Lowrance (WR, Sr.), Thomas Hearn (OL, So.), Jason Valmont (OL, R-So.), Sergio Glenn (OL, Jr.), Enoch Cohen (OL, Jr.), Alex Harper (OL, Jr.), Wallace Miles (WR, R-So.) Defensive Starters Returning (7): Quay Long (DB, So.), Nick Clement (DB, Sr.), Andre Thornton (LB, Sr.), Jamison Hedgepath (LB, R-Sr.), Micah Stanfield (DL, So.), Adam Beal (DL, R-Sr.), Tyre Glasper (DE, R-Sr.)

Interceptions: Jamison Hedgepath (one interception, no yards), Jarrell Herring (one interception, no yards) Kicking: Eric Houston (3-of-5 field goals, 39 kickoffs, 1,812 yards, 46.5 avg.) Punting: None

+ T he annual Labor Day weekend meeting between WSSU and N.C. A&T is affectionately known as “The Battle of I-40 Classic” as the two teams, separated by only 30 miles of Interstate 40, have a long-standing rivalry. + K ermit Blount, WSSU’s head football coach has an all-time record of 2-8 versus the Aggies.

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FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY | Game #2 September 10 | Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium | 7:30 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Tallahassee, Fla. Founded: 1887 Enrollment: 8,974 Colors: Orange & Green President: Dr. James H. Ammons Athletics Director: William “Bill” Hayes Athletics Phone: (850) 599-3868 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Bragg Memorial/25,500

Nickname: Rattlers Series Record: FAMU leads 2-1 Last Meeting: FAMU 23, WSSU 0 (in Tallahassee, Fla. on Oct. 9, 2008) Largest WSSU Win: Four points (WSSU 27, FAMU 23 on Oct. 6, 2007) Largest FAMU Win: 23 (FAMU 23,WSSU 0 on Oct. 9, 2008 in Tallahassee, Fla.) Longest WSSU Win Streak: One (2007) Longest FAMU Win Streak: One (2006, 2008)

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SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

Ronnie Johnson Johnson Office Phone: (850) 561-2701 Johnson E-mail: Ronjon_2001@yahoo.com Assistant AD for Media Relations: Alvin Hollins Hollins Office Phone: (850) 599-3200

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Joseph “Joe” Taylor (Western Illinois, 1972) Record at FAMU (Seasons): 9-3-0 (One Season) Career Record (Seasons): 206-79-4 (27 Seasons) Assistant Coaches: George Small (Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Line), Lawrence Kershaw (Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line), Steven Jerry (Quarterbacks/Receivers), Timothy Edwards (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator/Safeties), Earl Holmes (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), Aaron Taylor (Running Backs), Edwin Pata (Tight Ends), Jimmy Tyson (Cornerbacks), Juan Vasquez (Special Teams/Kickers) Football Office Phone: (850) 599-3723 2008 Record: 9-3 2008 MEAC Record/Finish: 5-3/T-2nd Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Pro Style, Spread Basic Defense: 3-4, 4-3 RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Curtis Pulley (118 carries, 885 yards, seven touchdowns) Passing: Curtis Pulley (98-of-178 competions, 1,382 yards, 17 touchdowns, five interceptions) Receiving: Kevin Elliott (58 catches, 817 yards, seven touchdowns)

Florida A&M Series Notes: + T he Rams and Rattlers have met only three times in history with the two programs alternating victories in the series. WSSU lost in Tallahassee, Fla. in 2006 by the score of 25-21, earned a victory in Indianapolis, Ind. in 2007 by the score of 27-24, and fell in defeat to the Rattlers 23-0 in Tallahassee, Fla. in 2008. + W SSU has never hosted the Rattlers. The Rams played a road contest in Tallahassee, Fla. in 2006 and then moved their 2007 home game to the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Ind. for

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Hollins Email: Rockstat7376@aol.com Sports Information Office Fax: (850) 599-3206 Athletic Website: www.FAMURattlerSports.com Press Box Phone: (850) 599-3631/ (850) 599-3632 SID Mailing Address: FAMU Office of Sports Information

Room 204D | Gaither Gymnasium 1835 Wahnish Way | Tallahassee, FL 32307

Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 10/1 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 8/3 Starters Returning/Lost (Special Teams): 3/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Offense): 30/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 35/8 Offensive Starters Returning (10): Curtis Pulley (QB, R-Sr.), Phillip Sylvester (RB, Jr.), Mykel Benson (FB. Sr.), Isaac West (WR, Jr.), Kwame Akkebela (LT, Sr.), Anthony Collins (LG, R-Sr.), Steve Brazzle (C, R-Jr.), Javier Wallace (RG, R-Sr.), Robert Okeafor (RT, Sr.), Kevin Elliott (WR, So.) Defensive Starters Returning (12): Joseph Wims (DE, R-Sr.), Cameron Houston (DT, Sr.), Dem etris Lane (DT, R-Sr.), Draymenski Wilson (DE, R-Sr.), Alvis Graham (LB, R-So.), Bryan Parker (LB, R-So.), Bryan Parker (LB, R-Sr.), Damien Priester (LB, Sr.), Qier Hall (CB, Jr.), Curtis Holcomb (CB, Jr.), Greg Harvey (FS, Jr.), Michael Creary (SS, Sr.)

Tackles: Bryan Parker (66 total tackles, 46 solo tackles, eight sacks, 12.5 TFL, four fumbles recovered) Interceptions: Qier Hall (Five interceptions, 92 yards), Curtis Holcomb (Five interceptions, 91 yards) Kicking: Trevor Scott (12-of-20 field goals, 51 kickoffs, 2,829 yards, 55.5 average) Punting: Will Platt (56 punts, 2,015 yards, 36.9 avg.)

2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 10 17 26 Oct. 10 17 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

DELAWARE STATE* at Winston-Salem State* HOWARD* vs. Tennessee State at Miami at South Carolina State* NORFOLK STATE* at Morgan State* NORTH CAROLINA A&T* at Hampton* vs. Bethune-Cookman*

6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. TBA TBA 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA

2008 RESULTS Aug. 30 ALABAMA STATE Sept. 4 at Delaware State* 20 at Howard* 27 vs. #23 Tennessee State Oct. 4 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* 9 WINSTON-SALEM STATE* 18 at Southern 25 at Norfolk State* Nov. 1 MORGAN STATE* 8 at North Carolina A&T* 15 HAMPTON* 22 vs. Bethune-Cookman* * - MEAC game

W, 30-20 L, 28-35 (ot) W, 51-24 W, 28-21 L, 21-28 W, 23-0 W, 52-49 W, 31-28 L, 10-13 W, 45-7 W, 45-24 W, 58-35

the 2007 American Family Insurance Circle City Classic. The Rams spent last season on the road in Tallahassee, Fla. as they faced FAMU away from home. + W SSU’s lone win over the Rattlers came on national television on the NFL Network in the network’s first-ever live broadcast of a college football game. The Rams earned the 27-24 victory over the Rattlers as WSSU moved to 6-2 on television over the span of the last six seasons.

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MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | Game #3 September 19 | East Rutherford, N.J. Giants Stadium | 2:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Baltimore, Md. Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 7,500 Colors: Orange & Blue President: Dr. Earl S. Richardson Athletics Director: Floyd Kerr Athletics Phone: (443) 885-3050 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Hughes Stadium/10,000 Surface: Synthetic Grass

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SPORTS INFORMATION

2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 12 19 26 Oct. 3 10 15 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

at Akron vs. Winston-Salem State$ TOWSON at Bethune-Cookman* NORTH CAROLINA A&T* HOWARD* at Delaware State* FLORIDA A&M* NORFOLK STATE* at South Carolina State* at Hampton*

TBA 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

$ - New York Urban League Classic

2008 RESULTS Sept. 6 at Towson 13 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 20 at Winston-Salem State 27 at Rutgers Oct.4 BETHUNE-COOKMAN* 11 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* 18 at Howard* 25 DELAWARE STATE* Nov. 1 at Florida A&M* 8 at Norfolk State* 15 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* 22 HAMPTON* * - MEAC game

L, 16-21 W, 49-7 W, 21-7 L, 0-38 L, 27-31 W, 41-3 W, 31-30 (ot) W, 20-3 W, 13-10 L, 9-35 L, 0-32 L, 13-17

Sports Information Director: Leonard Haynes, IV Haynes Office Phone: (443) 885-3831 Haynes Email: Lhaynesiv@aol.com Assistant Sports Information Director: Kevin Paige Paige Office Phone: (443) 885-3009

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Donald Hill-Eley (Virginia Union, 1991) Record at Morgan State (Years): 36-43 (Eight years) Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coaches: Herbert Parham (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Lawrence Livingston (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Marcus White (Linebackers), Benton Harold (Special Teams/Receivers), Earl Davis (Running Backs), Joseph Wright (Tight Ends), Carl Smith, III (Defensive Backs), William “B.T.” Sherman (Wide Receivers), Jessie Thomas (Kicker/Punters), Justin Weaver (Graduate Assistant) Football Office Phone: (443) 885-4156 2008 Record: 6-6 2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Record/Finish: 4-4/5th Final Ranking: Not Ranked

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Devan James (292 carries, 1,337 yards, eight touchdowns) Passing: Carlton Jackson (58-of-112 completions, 742 yards, five touchdowns, six interceptions) Receiving: Edwin Baptiste (22 catches, 322 yards, two touchdowns)

Morgan State Series Notes: + T he Rams and Bears have met only one two other times in history (2007 and 2008) as the Rams and Bears have each won one contest in the series. The series is tied 1-1.

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+ T hen-freshman kicker Matt Mitchell’s 24-yard field goal with less than a second remaining on the clock earned the Rams a 19-17 victory over Morgan State in Baltimore, Md. in the first meeting between the two teams on Sept. 15, 2007.

Nickname: Bears Series Record: Series tied 1-1 Last Meeting: Morgan State 21, WSSU 7 (in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Sept. 20, 2008) Largest WSSU Win: Two points (19-17 in Baltimore, Md. on Sept. 15, 2007) Largest Morgan State Win: 14 points (21-7 in WinstonSalem, N.C. on Sept. 20, 2008) Longest WSSU Win Streak: One game (2007) Longest Morgan State Win Streak: One game (2008)

Paige Email: Ravenspr26@aol.com Sports Information Office Fax: (443) 885-8308 Athletic Website: www.MorganStateBears.com Press Box Phone: (443) 885-4018 SID Mailing Address: MSU Office of Sports Information

Hill Field House | Baltimore, Md. 21251 Basic Offense: Multiple Pro Basic Defense: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 6/5 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 40/23 Offensive Starters Returning (6): Lawrence Brewer (LT, R-So.), Dakarai Grimsley (RT, R-Sr.), Sean Simmons (TE, R-So.), Jepte Cherenfant (FB, Sr.), Edwin Baptiste (WR, Sr.), Devan James (RB, Jr.) Defensive Starters Returning (6): Sheldon Jacques (DT, So.), Clarence McPherson (DE, Sr.), Troy Leftwich (LB, Jr.), Gary Albury (FS, R-Sr.), Chris Williams (SS, Jr.), Darren McKhan (CB, Jr.)

Tackles: George Howard (64 total tackles, 47 solo, 10.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks) Interceptions: Darren McKhan (Four interceptions, 92 yards, one touchdown) Kicking: None Punting: None

+ T he road team has won each of the two games in the series as WSSU earned a win in Baltimore, Md. (2007) and the Bears emerged victorious in Winston-Salem, N.C. (2008). + W SSU’s only score of the game in the 2008 matchup came on Shawn Kearney’s 18-yard interception return for a touchdown. Each team had an interception return for a touchdown as MSU’s Troy Leftwich took an interception 45 yards for a touchdown.

+ W SSU earned a victory over MSU in 2007 despite being outgained 366-234 in total yardage. The Bears tallied 261 yards rushing while the Rams were held to 93 yards on the ground.

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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | Game #4 September 26 | Orangeburg, S.C. Oliver C. Dawson Building Stadium | 6:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Orangeburg, S.C. Founded: 1896 Enrollment: 4,700 Colors: Garnet & Blue President: Dr. George E. Cooper Athletics Director: Charlene Johnson Athletics Phone: (803) 536-7242 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Oliver C. Dawson Bulldog Stadium/22,000 SPORTS INFORMATION Media Relations Director: William P. Hamilton Hamilton Office Phone: (803) 536-7060 Hamilton Email: whamilton@scsu.edu Assistant Media Relations Director: Romanda Noble Noble Office Phone: (803) 516-4628 Noble Email: rnoble1@scsu.edu Assistant Media Relations Director: Kendrick Lewis Lewis Office Phone: (830) 536-8227 TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough (South Carolina State, 1975) Record at SCSU (Years): 47-21 (Six years) Career Record (Years): 47-21 (Six years) Assistant Coaches: David Blanchard (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line), Mike Adams (Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers), Danny Lewis (Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator), Joe Blackwell (Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator), Gerald Harrison (Defensive Line/Pro Liaison/Operations), Maurice Drayton (Secondary/Special Teams), Kevin Magouirk (Quarterbacks), Howard Feggins (Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator), Demetrius Davis (Tight Ends/Tackles), John Williams (Strength & Conditioning) Football Office Phone: (803) 533-3743 2008 Record: 10-3

Surface: Poly Turf Nickname: Bulldogs Series Record: SCSU leads 5-1 Last Meeting: SCSU 43, WSSU 17 Largest WSSU Win: 11 points (39-28 in Orangeburg, S.C. during the 2000 season) Largest SCSU Win: 40 points (52-12 in Orangeburg, S.C. on September 10, 2005) Longest WSSU Win Streak: One game (2000) Longest SCSU Win Streak: Four games (2006-present) Lewis Email: Klewis19@scsu.edu Media Relations Office Fax: (803) 536-8622 Athletic Website: www.SCSUAthletics.com Press Box Phone: (803) 536-8623 Media Relations Mailing Address:

South Carolina State University Office of Sports Information P.O. Box 7128 | 300 College Street NE Orangeburg, SC 29117

2008 MEAC Record/Finish: 8-0/First Final Ranking (Div. I_FCS): 13th Basic Offense: Multiple/Pro I Basic Defense: Multiple 4 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 6/5 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 7/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Offense): 18/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 27/5 Offensive Starters Returning (6): William Ford (RB, Sr.), Malcolm Long (QB, Jr.), Johnny Culbreath (LT, Jr.), Devon Dawson (LG, Sr.), Josh Harrison (RG, R-Jr.), Oliver ‘Tre’ Young (WR, Sr.) Defensive Starters Returning (5): Markus James (DE, Sr.), Marshall McFadden (LB, Sr.), Rafael Bush (DB, Sr.), Philip Adams (CB, Sr.), Markee Hamlin (DB, Sr.),

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: William Ford (246 carries, 1,499 yards, 13 touchdowns) Passing: Malcom Long (172-of-304 completions, 1,988 yards, 14 touchdowns, 10 interceptions) Receiving: Oliver ‘Tre’ Young (48 catches, 605 yards, four touchdowns)

South Carolina State Series Notes: + T he Rams and Bulldogs meet for the fourth consecutive season in 2008 and for the seventh time in history. South Carolina State leads the all-time series 6-1. + T he lone WSSU win came in 2000 when the Rams defeated South Carolina State 39-28 in Orangeburg, S.C. + T he Rams have played two contests versus SCSU in Orangeburg, S.C., two games versus SCSU in Winston-Salem,

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Tackles: Marshall McFadden (88 total tackles, 51 solo, 11.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks) Interceptions: Philip Adams (5 interceptions, 30 yards) Kicking: Blake Erickson (3-of-5 field goals, 27 kickoffs, 2,460 yards, 54.7 avg.) Punting: None

BUDDY POUGH 2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 6 vs. Grambling State% 12 at Bethune-Cookman* 26 WINSTON-SALEM STATE Oct. 3 at South Carolina 10 at Norfolk State* 17 FLORIDA A&M* 24 at Hampton* 31 DELAWARE STATE* Nov. 7 at Howard* 14 MORGAN STATE* 21 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* % - MEAC/SWAC Challenge

2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. TBA

2008 RESULTS Aug. 30 at Central Florida L, 0-17 Sept. 6 BENEDICT W, 42-3 13 vs. Bethune-Cookman* W, 28-19 20 at #21 Clemson L, 0-54 26 at Winston-Salem State W, 43-17 Oct. 4 at Florida A&M* W, 28-21 11 NORFOLK STATE* W, 24-23 25 #22 HAMPTON* W, 35-13 Nov. 1 at Delaware State* W, 23-17 6 HOWARD* W, 56-0 15 at Morgan State* W, 32-0 22 at North Carolina A&T* W, 55-0 29 at #2 Appalachian State L, 21-37 * - MEAC game

N.C. and a pair of neutral site contests versus the Bulldogs. + T he Bulldogs look to run their streak of consecutive wins over the Rams to four games in 2009, something that they have never done in the history of the series between the two teams. + W SSU head football coach Kermit Blount spent four seasons as an assistant coach at South Carolina State from 1989-92 under then-head coach Willie Jeffries.

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HOWARD UNIVERSITY | Game #5 October 3 | Washington, D.C. Greene Stadium | 1:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Washington, D.C. Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 10,500 Colors: Red, White, & Blue President: Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau Athletics Director: Dwight Datcher Athletics Phone: (202) 806-7141 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: William H. Greene Stadium/10,000 Surface: Artificial Grass

CAREY BAILEY

SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

2009 SCHEDULE Sept.12 17 26 Oct. 3 10 15 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

at Rutgers at Florida A&M* vs. Georgetown WINSTON-SALEM STATE at Hampton* at Morgan State* NORTH CAROLINA A&T* at Norfolk State* SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* BETHUNE-COOKMAN* at Delaware State*

TBA 6:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m 1:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA

2008 RESULTS Sept. 7 vs. Georgetown 13 at Hampton* 20 FLORIDA A&M* 27 at Savannah State Oct. 4 at Winston-Salem State 18 MORGAN STATE* 25 at North Carolina A&T* Nov. 1 NORFOLK STATE* 6 at South Carolina State* 15 at Bethune-Cookman* 22 DELAWARE STATE* * - MEAC game

L, 7-12 L, 27-38 L, 24-51 W, 49-21 L, 10-34 L, 30-31 (ot) L, 20-21 L, 12-49 L, 0-56 L, 12-14 L, 6-10

Edward Hill, Jr.

Hill Office Phone: (202) 806-7184/7188 Hill Email: ehill@howard.edu or ehill1950@aol.com Assistant Sports Information Director:

Chavonne Mansfield

Mansfield Office Phone: (202) 806-7182

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Carey Bailey (Tennessee, 1992) Record at Howard (Year): 5-17 (Two Years) Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coaches: Andre Creamer (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Alvin Harper (Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Development/Wide Receivers), Jamar Harp (Assistant Offensive Line/Tight Ends), Robert Hunt (Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line), Jamar Mason (Running Backs/Director of Football Operations), James Moses

(Associate Head Coach for Player Development/Outside Linebackers), Terry Sims (Assistant Head Coach for Special Teams/Defensive Backs), James Darby (Running Backs), Matt Stansfield (Defensive Line), Travis Coleman (Strength & Conditioning) Football Office Phone: (202) 806-7151 2008 Record: 1-10 2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Record/ Finish: 0-8/6th

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Ramon McElrathy (45 carries, 241 yards, two touchdowns) Passing: Floyd Haigler (441-of-250 completions, 2,403 yards, 19 interceptions, 17 touchdowns) Receiving: Brandon Sherman (46 catches, 525 yards, five touchdowns)

Howard Series Notes: + T he Rams and Bison will meet for the fifth consecutive season in 2008 as WSSU looks to run their win streak over Howard to two straight games.

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Nickname: Bison Series Record: Howard leads 4-3 Last Meeting: WSSU 34, Howard 10 Largest WSSU Win: 24 points (34-10 in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 2008) Largest Howard Win: 29 points (36-7 in 1986) Longest WSSU Win Streak: One game three times (1985, 2006, 2008) Longest Howard Win Streak: Three games (1986-2005)

+ W SSU trails the all-time series with the Bison 4-3 with the last WSSU victory coming in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 2008 when the Rams earned a 34-10 victory. + I n 2007 the Rams fell in defeat 24-21 in overtime at William H. Greene Stadium in the nation’s capital. Despite a career-high

Mansfield Email: cmansfield@howard.edu Sports Information Office Fax: (202) 806-9595 Athletic Website: www.Howard-Bison.com Press Box Phone: (202) 806-7184 SID Mailing Address: Howard University Office of

Sports Information | Drew Hall, Room 210 511 Gresham Place NW | Washington, D.C. 20059

Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 6/5 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Offense): 19/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 14/4 Offensive Returning Starters (6): Willie Carter (WR, So.), Floyd Haigler (QB, R-Sr.), Ramon McElrathbey (RB, Sr.), Brandon Sherman (WR, Sr.), Sean Woolford (C, R-Sr.), Michael Russell (G, Sr.) Defensive Starters Returning (9): Arando Jamison (SS, R-Sr.), Patrick Jean-Mary (LB, Jr.), Will Croner (DE, Sr.), James Robinson (DT, Sr.), James Carter (DT, Sr.), Sackie Kerkulah (DE, R-So.), Corey Berry (DE, R-So.), Robert Parker (LB, Sr.), Martin Corniffe (FS, Sr.)

Tackles: Arando Jamison (79 total tackles, 34 solo, seven TFL, 0.5 sacks) Interceptions: Six with one Kicking: John Mendoza (4-of-7 field goals, 21 kickoffs, 1,123 yards, 53.5 avg.) Punting: Patrick Wolff (54 punts, 2,022 yards, 37.4 avg.) 261 passing yards from then-quarterback Monte Purvis, the Rams were unable to overcome Howard’s 121 yards rushing and 251 passing yards. + I n last season’s matchup with Howard, the Rams recorded two passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns and an 81-yard interception return for a score. + W SSU head coach Kermit Blount spent five years as the Offensive Coordinator at Howard from 1984-1989. During his tenure with the Bison he guided Howard to a MEAC title during the 1987 season.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS | Game #6 October 17 | Davis, Calif. Aggie Stadium | 6:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Davis, Calif. Founded: 1908 Enrollment: 30,685 Colors: Yale Blue & Gold Chancellor: Dr. Linda Katehi Athletics Director: Greg Warzecka Athletics Phone: (530) 752-1111 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Great West (GWC) SPORTS INFORMATION Assistant A.D. for Media Relations/Football Contact: Mike Robles Robles Office Phone: (530) 752-3680 Robles Email: merobles@ucdavis.edu Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director:

Mark Honbo

Honbo Office Phone: (530) 752-8050 Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director:

Stadium/Capacity: Aggie Stadium/10,849 Surface: Artificial (Sportex) Nickname: Aggies Series Record: First Meeting Last Meeting: N/A Largest WSSU Win: N/A Largest UC-Davis Win: N/A Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A Longest UC-Davis Win Streak: N/A

McMahon Office Phone: (530) 752-2663 McMahon Email: jmcmahon@ucdavis.edu Athletic Media Relations Office Fax: (530) 754-5674 Athletic Website: www.UCDavisAggies.com Press Box Phone: (530) 752-9367 SID Mailing Address: UC-Davis Athletic Media Relations

Hickey Gym, Room 121 | One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616

John McMahon

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Bob Biggs (UC Davis, 1973) Record at UC-Davis (Years): 124-61-1/16 Years Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coaches: Mike Moroski (Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Greg Chapla (Special Teams/Running Backs), Mark Johnson (Defensive Coordinator), Eric Sanders (Linebackers), Nevan Bergan (Cornerbacks), Jason Gelber (Defensive Line), Tres Sullivan (Receivers), Matt Wade (Tight Ends), Tim Plough (Quarterbacks) Football Office Phone: (530) 752-3525 2008 Record: 5-7 2008 Great West Conference Record/Finish: 2-1/2nd Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Spread RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Joe Trombetta (125 carries, 547 yards, three touchdowns) Passing: Greg Denham (296-of-451 completions, 3,478 yards, 27 touchdowns, 16 interceptions) Receiving: Chris Carter (69 catches, 768 yards, five touchdowns)

University of California-Davis Series Notes:

Basic Defense: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 9/2 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Offense): 24/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 25/12 Offensive Starters Returning (9): Luke McDonough (TE, Sr.), Dean Rogers (TE, Jr.), Mark Tos (LT, Jr.), Tommy Hernandez (C, Jr.), Robert Ayotte (RT, So.), Greg Denham (QB, Jr.), Joe Trombetta (RB, Jr.), Chris Carter (WR, Sr.), Bakari Grant (WR, Sr.) Defensive Starters Returning (7): Steven Wulff (LE, Sr.), Justin Fibich (RT, Jr.), Patrick Michelier (RE, Jr.), Mike Morales (LB, Sr.), Mike Healey (LB, Sr.), Kenneth Brown (CB, Sr.), Jeremy Scott (CB, Sr.)

Tackles: Mike Morales (72 total tackles, 48 solo, 9.0 TFL) Interceptions: Mike Healey (Three interceptions, no yards) Kicking: Sean Kelley (10-of-13 field goals, 64 kickoffs, 3,780 yards, 59.1 avg.) Punting: None

+ T he Rams and Aggies have never met. The October 17 contest will mark the first game in the series between the two teams.

+ T he 2009 meeting versus UC-Davis marks only the third time that the Rams will play a contest in the state of California. WSSU dropped a pair of neutral-site contests to Grambling State in San Diego in 1998 (35-28) and 1999 (25-23).

+ T he matchup versus UC-Davis marks only the second time in history that the Rams have faced a team from the state of California. The only other meeting versus a team from the “Golden State” came in 1946 when the Rams earned a 17-0 victory over Cal Poly in the 1946 NCAA Playoffs.

+ T he campus of Winston-Salem State University and the University of California-Davis are separated by 2,709 miles. It would take 39 hours and 58 minutes to drive the route between the two institutions.

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BOB BIGGS 2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 12 26 Oct. 3 10 17 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

at Fresno State MONTANA WESTERN OREGON at Boise State at South Dakota* WINSTON-SALEM STATE at Portland State at Southern Utah* CAL POLY* NORTH DAKOTA* at Sacramento State

7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:05 p.m.

2008 RESULTS Aug. 30 at San Jose State Sept. 6 at #22 Central Arkansas 13 PORTLAND STATE 20 at Montana 27 at Northeastern Oct. 4 NORTHERN COLORADO 11 SOUTHERN UTAH* 18 IONA 25 NORTH DAKOTA* Nov. 8 SACRAMENTO STATE 15 at #3 Cal Poly* 22 at San Diego * - Great West Conference game

L, 10-13 L, 21-24 W, 38-24 L, 24-29 L, 10-27 W, 34-30 W, 49-26 W, 55-24 W, 34-21 L, 19-29 L, 28-51 L, 20-28

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BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY | Game #7 October 24 | Daytona Beach, Fla. Municipal Stadium | 4:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. Founded: 1904 Enrollment: 3,000 Colors: Maroon & Gold President: Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed Athletics Director: Lynn W. Thompson Athletics Phone: (386) 481-2202 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Larry Kelly Field at Municipal Stadium (10,000)

ALVIN WYATT

SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 12 26 Oct. 3 10 17 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

SHAW SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* at Norfolk State* MORGAN STATE* at Delaware State* at Savannah State WINSTON-SALEM STATE at North Carolina A&T* HAMPTON* at Howard* vs. Florida A&M*

4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. TBA 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA

2008 RESULTS Sept. 6 vs. Alabama State 13 at South Carolina State* 20 SAVANNAH STATE 27 NORFOLK STATE* Oct. 4 at Morgan State* 11 DELAWARE STATE* 25 at Winston-Salem State Nov. 1 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* 8 at Hampton* 15 HOWARD* 22 vs. Florida A&M* * - MEAC game

W, 28-7 L, 19-28 W, 34-9 W, 33-17 W, 31-27 L, 20-26 W, 27-6 W, 24-14 W, 17-6 W, 14-12 L, 35-58

Mark Johnson Johnson Office Phone: (386) 481-2206 Johnson Email: JohnsonMark@cookman.edu Assistant Sports Information Director:

Michael Stambaugh

Stambaugh Office Phone: (386) 481-2278

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Alvin B. Wyatt (Bethune-Cookman, 1970) Record at Bethune-Cookman (Seasons): 85-47 (12 Seasons) Career Record (Seasons): 85-47 (12 Seasons) Assistant Coaches: C. Angelo Wyatt (Assistant Head Coach/Outside Linebackers), Brad Bernard (Offensive Coordinator), Jeff Fagan (Offensive Line/Football Administration), C. Ray Gregory (A-Backs), Raymond Gross (Quarterbacks), Marc Lippens (Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers), Linwood Ferguson (Defensive Line), Greg Ross (Wide Receivers), Terry Williams (Defensive Backs) Football Office Phone: (386) 481-2252 2008 Record: 8-3 2007 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Record/Finish: 5-3/T-2nd

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Brian Sumlar (150 carries, 759 yards, 10 touchdowns) Passing: Matthew Johnson (29-of-45 completions, 407 yards, three touchdowns, one interception) Receiving: Phillip Kirkland (25 catches, 428 yards, two touchdowns) Tackles: Brendan Odom (71 total tackles, 32 solo, 7.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks)

Bethune-Cookman Series Notes: + The Rams and Wildcats have met only three times in history with the Wildcats earning a pair of wins. WSSU has hosted the Wildcats only once (a loss in 2008) and the Rams have split a pair of games on the road in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Surface: Natural Grass Nickname: Wildcats Series Record: Bethune-Cookman leads 2-1 Last Meeting: B-CU 27, WSSU 6 (in Winston-Salem, N.C. on October 24, 2008) Largest WSSU Win: Five points, 14-9 (in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Oct. 14, 2007) Largest Bethune-Cookman Win: 21 points, 27-6 (in Winston-Salem, N.C. on October 24, 2008) Longest WSSU Win Streak: One (2007) Longest Bethune-Cookman Win Streak: One (2006, 2008)

+ WSSU dropped a 10-6 decision to the Wildcats during the 2006 season and avenged the loss with a 14-9 victory over Bethune-Cookman in 2007 with both contests being played on the road in Daytona Beach.

Stambaugh Email: stambaughm@cookman.edu Sports Information Office Fax: (386) 481-2238 Athletic Website: www.BCCAthletics.com Press Box Phone: (386) 671-8968/8973 SID Mailing Address: Office of Sports Information

Bethune-Cookman University | 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. | Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Wyattbone Option Basic Defense: Multiple Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 7/4 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 55/12 Offensive Starters Returning (7): Jeff Pope (WR, Sr.), Kenneth Giger (C, Jr.), Phillip Kirkland (RB, Sr.), Brian Sumlar (RB, Jr.), Ryan Griffin (RG, Sr.), Natiel Curry (RT, Jr.), B.J. Atkins (LG, Sr.) Defensive Starters Returning (7): Arkee Smith (CB, Jr.), Dexter Jackson (DT, Sr.), Fred Brown (NT, Jr.), Antwane Cox (CB, Sr.), Brendan Odom (LB, Sr.), Nick Mayant (Jr.), Brent Davis (R-Sr.), Antonio Cox (FS, Sr.)

Interceptions: Antwuan Cox (Three interceptions, 32 yards) Kicking: Matt McCutcheon (5-of-10 field goals, 51 kickoffs, 2,873 yards, 56.3 avg.) Punting: Justin Keable (44 punts, 1,856 yards, 42.2 avg.)

+ The 2008 season marked the first time that the Wildcats played at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The 2008 contest, a 27-6 loss, marked the Homecoming game for the Rams. + WSSU held a 6-0 lead at halftime last season and were outscored 21-0 in the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final quarter as BethuneCookman scored 27 unanswered points en route to the victory.

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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY | Game #8 October 31 | Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium | 2:00 p.m. | Homecoming GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Hampton, Va. Founded: 1868 Enrollment: 6,152 Colors: Royal Blue & White President: Dr. William R. Harvey Athletics Director: Lonza Hardy, Jr. Athletics Phone: (757) 727-5641 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Armstrong Stadium/17,000

Surface: Natural Grass Nickname: Pirates Series Record: WSSU leads 16-9-1 Last Meeting: WSSU 35, Hampton 30 (in Hampton,Va. on Oct. 30, 2007) Largest WSSU Win: 47 points (47-0 in 1972) Largest Hampton Win: 47 points (47-0 in 1953) Longest WSSU Win Streak: Five games (1970-74) Longest Hampton Win Streak: Three games (1992-2006)

DON ROSE

SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

Maurice Williams

Williams Office Phone: (757) 727-5757 Williams Email: maurice.williams@hamptonu.edu Sports Information Office Fax: (757) 727-5813

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Donovan Rose (Hampton, 1979) Record at Hampton (Years): 0-0 (First Year) Career Record (Years): 0-0 (First Year) Assistant Coaches: Terry Beauford (Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line), Bernard Clark (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line), Roy Johnson (Quarterbacks), Devan Hill (Defensive Backs/Assistant Recruiting Coordinator), Pete Allen (Wide Receivers), Cordell Taylor (Cornerbacks), Stephen Field (Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator), Keith Goganious (Linebackers) Football Office Phone: (757) 727-5322 2008 Record: 6-5 2008 MEAC Record/Finish: 5-3/4th Final Ranking: Not Ranked

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: LaMarcus Coker (144 carries, 622 yards, one touchdown) Passing: Herbert Bynes (199-of-353 completions, 2,713 yards, 19 touchdowns, 10 interceptions) Receiving: LaMarcus Coker (20 catches, 265 yards, two touchdowns)

Hampton Series Notes: + T he Rams and Pirates have met 26 times in history with the Rams holding the 16-9-1 series advantage as the two teams have a rivalry that dates back to a time when both programs were members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). + B oth programs have a 47-point win over the other as WSSU defeated Hampton 47-0 in 1972 and Hampton defeated the Rams 47-0 in 1953. The 47-point margin of victory is the largest margin of victory for either team in the series.

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Athletic Website: www.HamptonPirates.com Press Box Phone: (757) 727-5422 SID Mailing Address: Hampton Office of Sports

Information | 210 Holland Hall Hampton,VA 23668

Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 6/5 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 42/18 Offensive Starters Returning (6): Michael Ola (LT, R-Jr.), Trey Fowlkes (LG, Jr.), Nicholas Royal (RG, Sr.), Devion Wright (RT, Sr.), Daniel Allen (TE, Sr.), Herbert Bynes (QB, R-Jr.) Defensive Starters Returning (7): Josh Johnson (NT, Sr.), Brandon Peguese (S, R-Jr.), Darius Johnson (LB, Jr.), Jacobi Fenner (SS, Jr.), J.R. Carter (FS, Sr.), Ricardo Kemp (CB, R-Sr.)

Tackles: Michael Sweet (74 total tackles, 26 solo, 6.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks) Interceptions: Rasoul Wilson (Four interceptions, -3 yards) Kicking: Carlo Turavani (12-of-21 field goals) Punting: None

+ T he Rams snapped a two-game losing streak at the hands of Hampton in 2007 as they defeated the Pirates 20-19 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. when a lastsecond 49-yard HU field goal was blocked. WSSU followed 2007â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory with a 35-30 victory over the Pirates in Hampton,Va. as the Rams ran their win streak over perennial national power HU to two games. + W SSU received a 106-yard missed field goal return from David Irizarry in the contest. The play ranks as the longest play, and longest scoring play, in the history of Winston-Salem State University football.

2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 12 19 26 Oct. 10 17 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 6:00 p.m. at Alabama A&M 6:00 p.m. at North Carolina A&T* 6:00 p.m. DELAWARE STATE* 6:00 p.m. HOWARD* 6:00 p.m. at Norfolk State* 1:00 p.m. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* 2:00 p.m. at Winston-Salem State 2:00 p.m. at Bethune-Cookman* 4:00 p.m. FLORIDA A&M* 1:00 p.m. MORGAN STATE* 1:00 p.m. 2008 RESULTS

Aug. 31 vs. Jackson State Sept. 6 at #12 Southern Illinois 13 HOWARD* 20 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* Oct. 4 at Delaware State* 18 NORFOLK STATE* 25 at South Carolina State* Nov. 1 WINSTON-SALEM STATE* 8 BETHUNE-COOKMAN* 15 at Florida A&M* 22 at Morgan State* * - MEAC game

W, 17-13 L, 31-37 W, 38-27 W, 44-7 W, 17-14 W, 35-17 L, 13-35 L, 30-35 L, 6-17 L, 24-45 W, 17-13

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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY | Game #9 November 7 | Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium | 1:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Dover, Del. Founded: 1891 Enrollment: 3,534 Acting President: Dr. Claibourne Smith Director of Athletics: Derek Carter Athletics Phone: (302) 857-6030 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: Alumni Stadium/7,000 SPORTS INFORMATION

AL LAVAN 2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 19 26 Oct. 10 17 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

at Florida A&M* at Delaware at Hampton* BETHUNE-COOKMAN* at Michigan MORGAN STATE* at South Carolina State* at Winston-Salem State* NORFOLK STATE* HOWARD*

TBA 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. TBA 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

2008 RESULTS Sept. 4 FLORIDA A&M* 13 at Kent State 25 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE Oct. 4 HAMPTON* 11 at Bethune-Cookman* 18 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* 25 at Morgan State* Nov. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* 8 WINSTON-SALEM STATE* 15 at Norfolk State* 22 at Howard* * - MEAC game

W, 35-28 (ot) L, 3-24 L, 10-28 L, 14-17 W, 26-20 W, 42-7 L, 3-20 L, 17-23 L, 26-27 W, 34-28 W, 10-6

Assistant A.D. for Media Relation/Football Contact: Paul Dodson Dodson Office Phone: (302) 857-7365 Dodson Email: pdodson@desu.edu Assistant Media Relations Director: Dennis Jones Jones Office Phone: (302) 857-6068 Jones Email: djones@desu.edu Media Relations Assistant: Brett Kahn

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Al Lavan (Colorado State, 1968) Record at DSU(Seasons): 34-22 (Four Seasons) Career Record (Seasons): 36-23 (Four Seasons) Assistant Coaches: Rayford Petty (Defensive Coordinator), Doug Sams (Offensive Coordinator); Renato Diaz (Running Backs), Ed Sanders (Safeties), Curtis Thomas (Wide Receivers), Bobby Jones (Defensive Line), Bernd Gottschalk (Special Teams), Adam Shorter (Offensive Line), Ronald Bolton (Cornerbacks), Mike Gallagher (Tight Ends), Blake Saunders (Video Coordinator) Football Office Phone: (302) 857-7447 Football Office Fax: (302) 857-7555 2008 Record: 5-6 2008 MEAC Record/Finish: 5-3/T-2nd Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Multiple

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Jaashawn Jones (18 carries, 31 yards, 1.7 yards per carry, three touchdowns) Passing: Anthony Glaud (47-of-75 completions, 523 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions) Receiving: Larrone Moore (32 catches, 319 yards, 10.0 yards per catch, one touchdown) Kicking: Riley Flickinger (10-of-20 field goals, 45 kickoffs, 2,519 yards, 37.7 yards per kickoff)

Delaware State Series Notes: + The Rams and the Hornets will meet one another for the third consecutive season in 2009 as the Rams look to run their win streak over Delaware State to two games as WSSU downed the defending MEAC Champions 27-26 in Dover, Del. in 2008.

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Surface: Artificial A-Turf Series Record: Delaware State leads 4-3-1 Last Meeting: WSSU 27, Delaware State 26 (in Dover, Del. on Nov. 8, 2008) Largest WSSU Win: 18 points (18-0 in 1950) Largest DSU Win: 26 points (32-6 in 1942) Longest WSSU Win Streak: One game (2008) Longest DSU Win Streak: Three games (1942-47)

+ DSU’s Peter Gaertner’s 37-yard field goal with no time remaining lifted the 13th-ranked Hornets past the Rams in the two teams’ first-ever Division I meeting on Nov. 3, 2007 at Bowman Gray Stadium. In 2008, Jarrett Dunston’s oneyard run with 4:19 remaining propelled WSSU to a victory at Alumni Stadium in Dover, Del.

Kahn Office Phone: (302) 857-6239 Kahn Email: bkahn@desu.edu Media Relations Fax: (302) 857-6069; (302) 857-6069 Press Box Phone: (302) 857-7651 DSU Athletics Website: www.DSUHornets.com Media Relations Mailing Address: DSU Athletic Media

Relations | 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901-2277

Basic Defense: 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 7/4 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Offense): 17/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 21/13 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Special Teams): 3/1 Offensive Starters Returning (8): Larrone Moore (WR, R-So.), Anthony Glaud (QB, R-So.), Zach Charles (WR, Jr.), Jermaine Morrison (OL, Jr.), Mike Maloney (OL, Jr.), Nick Richmond (OL, R-Jr.), Erick Jones (WR, R-Jr.), Jason Randall (RB, So.) Defensive Starters Returning (7): Avery Grant (DB, So.), Mike Gable (LB, R-Jr.), Jerome Strums (DB, R-Jr.), Francis Adjei (DB, Jr.), Fabian Dunn (DL, R-Jr.), Tyron Hurst (DL, Jr.), Andre Caroll (DL, R-So.)

Punting: Nick Lochner (54 punts, 2,118 yards, 39.2 yards per punt, 22 inside 20-yd line) Tackles: Avery Grant (95 total tackles, 38 solo tackles, 1.0 sack) Interceptions: Francis Adjei (Three interceptions, 22 yards), Jerome Strums (Three interceptions, 26 yards)

+ The 2009 meeting will mark the ninth meeting all-time between the two teams with Delaware State owning the 4-3-1 all-time series advantage. + Prior to last season’s win, the Rams’ last victory over the Hornets came during the 1950 season when WSSU defeated Delaware State 18-0. + The Rams are 3-5-1 all-time versus teams from the state of Delaware. WSSU is 3-4-1 all-time versus Delaware State and 0-1 versus the Blue Hens of the University of Delaware.

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NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | Game #10 November 14 | Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium | 1:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Durham, N.C. Founded: 1910 Enrollment: 8,383 Colors: Maroon & Gray Chancellor: Charlie Nelms Athletics Director: Ingrid Wicker-McCree, Ed. D. Athletics Phone: (919) 530-7057 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Independent Stadium/Capacity: O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium/10,000

Surface: Natural Grass Nickname: Eagles Series Record: Series tied 21-21 Last Meeting: NCCU 23, WSSU 16 (in Durham, N.C. on Nov. 15, 2008) Largest WSSU Win: 47 points (47-0 in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Nov. 3, 2003) Largest NCCU Win: 57 points (63-6 in Durham, N.C. in 1969) Longest WSSU Win Streak: Six games (1989-94) Longest NCCU Win Streak: Nine games (1946-76)

MOSE RISON

SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

Kyle Serba

Serba Office Phone: (919) 530-7054 Serba Email: kserba@nccu.edu Assistant Sports Information Director:

Oralia Washington

Washington Office Phone: (919) 530-6892

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Mose Rison Record at NCCU (Years): 10-11 (Two years) Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coaches: Darryl Bullock (Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Line), Jake Cabell (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs), Dick Portee (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Derrick Arnold (Special Teams Coordinator/Inside Linebackers), Mike McGlinchey (Defensive Line), Gilbert Wiggins (Outside Linebackers), Marcus Gladden (Running Backs), John Fletcher (Tight Ends), Kwame Dixon (Wide Receivers), Marcello Royal (Defensive Backs Assistant) Football Office Phone: (919) 530-5315 2008 Record: 4-7 Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Multiple Pro Style

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: Tony McCord (122 carries, 464 yards, one touchdown) Passing: Keon Williams (38-of-66 completions, 462 yards no touchdowns, four interceptions) Receiving: Will Scott (45 catches, 787 yards, five touchdowns)

North Carolina Central Series Notes: + T he Rams and the Eagles have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to the 1945 season when the two teams first met. The series between the Rams and Eagles is tied at 21-21 as NCCU evened the series following last season’s 23-16 victory over WSSU at Bowman Gray Stadium. + O ne of the biggest wins in WSSU history came at the expense of the Eagles as WSSU blanked NCCU 47-0 during the 2003 season in a contest that was shown live on Black Entertainment Television (BET).

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Information | 116 McLendon-McDougald Gym 1801 Fayetteville Street | Durham, NC 27707

Basic Defense: 3-4 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 9/2 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 9/2 Letterwinners Returning / Lost (Offense): 33/11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 28/10 Offensive Starters Returning (9): Saeed Abdul-Azeez (FB, Sr.), Gabriel Manns (OL, Sr.), Will Scott (WR, Sr.), Eric Stanley (OL, Sr.), Mario Brice (OL, Jr.), James Frye (C, Jr.), Tony McCord (RB, Jr.), DeMarcus Hill (TE, So.), Keon Williams (QB, So.) Defensive Starters Returning (9): Derek Harvey (SS, Sr.), Alex Winters (LB, Sr.), Sam Battle (DL, Jr.), Rashad Fox (CB, Jr.), Jeffery Henderson (FS, Jr.), Donald Laster (LB, Jr.), Teryl White (DL, Jr.), David Ingram (CB, So.), Roger Stewart (LB, So.)

Tackles: Jeffery Henderson (56 total tackles, 33 solo, 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks) Interceptions: David Ingram (Four interceptions, 82 yards) Kicking: None Punting: Taylor Gray (61 punts, 2,113 yards, 34.6 avg.)

2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 12 19 26 Oct. 3 10 17 31 Nov. 7 14 21

at Hampton at Liberty MOREHEAD STATE at Duke at North Carolina A&T at Appalachian State CENTRAL METHODIST CENTRAL STATE (OH) at Old Dominion at Winston-Salem State SAVANNAH STATE

Aug. 31 Sept. 6 13 20 Oct. 4 11 18 Nov. 1 8 15 22

FAYETTEVILLE STATE at James Madison at Morgan State at Central Connecticut vs. North Carolina A&T at Presbyterian at Coastal Carolina EDWARD WATERS at Cal Poly WINSTON-SALEM STATE SAVANNAH STATE

6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. TBA TBA 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

2008 RESULTS L, 22-33 L, 7-56 L, 7-49 L, 23-35 W, 28-27 L, 24-28 L, 10-35 W, 34-14 L, 3-49 W, 23-16 W, 10-7

+ T he Rams have won eight of the last 11 meetings between the two teams and WSSU head coach Kermit Blount is 10-6 all-time versus the Eagles. + T he last meeting between the two teams in Winston-Salem, N.C. saw the Rams defeat NCCU 35-10. The contest came during the 2007 season. + T he Rams and Eagles are both in transition from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I classification. Both institutions left the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the ranks of NCAA Division II and have embarked on a journey towards NCAA Division I.

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NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY | Game #11 November 21 | Norfolk,Va. William “Dick” Price Stadium | 1:00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Norfolk, Va. Founded: 1935 Enrollment: 6,325 Colors: Green & Gold President: Carolyn W. Meyers, Ph.D. Athletics Director: Marty L. Miller Athletics Phone: (757) 823-2566 NCAA Affiliation: NCAA Division I-FCS Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Stadium/Capacity: William “Dick” Price Stadium/23,310

PETE ADRIAN

SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director/Football Contact:

2009 SCHEDULE Sept. 5 12 19 26 Oct. 10 17 24 31 Nov. 7 14 21

VIRGINIA STATE at North Carolina A&T* WILLIAM & MARY* BETHUNE-COOKMAN* SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* HAMPTON* at Florida A&M* HOWARD* at Morgan State* at Delaware State* WINSTON-SALEM STATE

6:00 p.m. TBA 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

2008 RESULTS Aug. 30 VIRGINIA STATE Sept. 6 at Kentucky 13 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* 20 at William & Mary 27 at Bethune-Cookman* Oct. 11 at South Carolina State* 18 at #25 Hampton* 25 FLORIDA A&M* Nov. 1 at Howard* 8 MORGAN STATE* 15 DELAWARE STATE* 22 at Winston-Salem State * - MEAC Game

W, 47-7 L, 3-38 W, 27-21 L, 12-42 L, 17-33 L, 23-24 L, 17-35 L, 28-31 W, 49-12 W, 35-9 L, 28-34 W, 17-14

Matt Michalec

Michalec Office Phone: (757) 823-2628 Michalec Email: mmichalec@nsu.edu Assistant Sports information Director:

Karen M. Carty

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Pete Adrian (West Virginia, 1970) Record at Norfolk State (Seasons): 21-24 (Four Years) Career Record (Seasons): 57-61 (11 Years) Assistant Coaches: Rod Holder (Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Line), Jeff Parker (Passing Game Coordinator), Kirk Mastromatteo (Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs), Mark DeBastiani (Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebacker), Marco Butler (Defensive Backs), Mark Thurston (Defensive Line), Curtis Williams (Assistant Wide Receivers/Tight Ends),Vince Sinagra (Inside Linebackers), Lorenzo High (Assistant Defensive Backs) Football Office Phone: (757) 823-8824 2008 Record: 5-7 2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Record/Finish: 3-5/7th

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing: DeAngelo Branche (229 carries, 1,055 yards, 10 touchdowns) Passing: Dennis Brown (154-of-307 completions, 1,542 yards, nine touchdowns, 12 interceptions) Receiving: Sherron Childress (18 catches, 219 yards, one touchdown) Tackles: Terrell Whitehead (83 total tackles, 44 solo, 2.5 TFL, no sacks)

Norfolk State Series Notes: + The Rams and Spartans will close out their 2009 seasons with a meeting in Norfolk,Va. on Nov. 21 as WSSU and NSU play each other in their season finales for the fourth consecutive year.

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+ The Spartans won the last three meetings between the two teams as they won last season’s meeting by the score of 17-14 in Winston-Salem. Norfolk State has won the last three meetings between the two teams with two of the three contests being played in Norfolk,Virginia. WSSU has not earned a win over the Spartans in Norfolk since the 1987 season (a

Surface: Natural Grass Nickname: Spartans Series Record: Norfolk State leads 11-8-3 Last Meeting: Norfolk State 17, WSSU 14 Largest WSSU Win: 19 points (25-6 in 1981) Largest Norfolk State Win: 28 points (42-14 in 1975) Longest WSSU Win Streak: Two games, twice, most

recently 1987-88

Longest Norfolk State Win Streak: Four games (1973-76)

Carty Office Phone: (757) 823-2628 Sports Information Office Fax: (757) 823-8218 Athletic Website: www.NSUSpartans.com Press Box Phone: (757) 823-1245 SID Mailing Address: NSU Office of Sports

Information | 700 Park Ave. | Norfolk,Va. 23504

Final Ranking: Not Ranked Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Starters Returning/Lost (Offense): 7/4 Starters Returning/Lost (Defense): 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Offense): 46/19 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Defense): 21/10 Offensive Starters Returning (8): Markeece Preston (OL, Jr.), Kendall Noble (OL, R-So.), Calton Ford (OL, Jr.), Dennis Brown (QB, Sr.), DeAngelo Branche (RB, Jr.), Sherron Childress (TE, Jr.), Jeremy Wicker (WR, Jr.) Defensive Starters Returning (7): Ray Jennings (DL, Sr.), Hasan Craig (LB, Jr.), Mike Alphonse (LB, R-Sr.), Corwin Hammond (LB, R-So.), Josh Anderson (SS, R-Sr.), Jamie Short (CB, Sr.), Terrell Whitehead (LB, Sr.) Interceptions: Terrell Whitehead (Four interceptions) Kicking: Justin Castellat (11-of-21 field goals, 58 kickoffs, 2,903 yards, 50.1 avg.) Punting: Billy Rudd (63 punts, 2,475 yards, 39.3 avg.)

36-20 win). + The Spartans lead the all-time series 11-8-3 overall as the Rams have not defeated Norfolk State since a 13-7 win that came during the 1996 season. + The Rams and Spartans, both former members of the CIAA and of NCAA Division II, were involved in the highest scoring tie game in NCAA Division II history, a 54-54 tie that took place on Oct. 9, 1993.

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2009 WSSU OPPONENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SCHEDULE GRID Team

Sept 5

Sept 6

Sept 10

Sept 12

Open

vs. Norfolk State

Open

Sept 17

Sept 19

Sept 26

Oct 3

Oct 10

Oct 15

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 31

Nov 7

Nov 14

Nov 21

Open

vs. Hampton

at Coastal Carolina

vs. NC Central

at Morgan State

Open

at Howard

vs. B-CU

at FAMU

Open

at SCSU

Open

vs. Howard

Open

vs. Tenn State

Open

at Miami

Open

at SCSU

vs. NSU

at MSU

vs. NCAT

at Hampton

vs. B-CU

vs. Towson

at B-CU

vs. NCAT

vs. Howard

Open

at DSU

vs. FAMU

vs. NSU

at SCSU

at Hampton

at South Carolina

at NSU

Open

vs. FAMU

at Hampton

vs. DSU

at Howard

vs. MSU

vs. NCAT

at Hampton

at MSU

Open

vs. NCAT

at NSU

vs. SCSU

vs. B-CU

at Delaware State

at Portland State

at Southern Utah

vs. Cal-Poly

vs. N. Dakota

at NCAT

vs. Hampton

at Howard

vs. FAMU

at B-CU

vs. FAMU

vs. MSU

vs. Norfolk State

vs. Howard

vs. DSU

Open

at Akron

Open

vs. Grambling State

Open

at B-CU

Open

at Rutgers

at FAMU

Open

at Fresno State

Open

vs. Montana

Open

vs. Western Oregon

at Boise State

at S. Dakota

Open

vs. Shaw

Open

vs. SCSU

Open

at NSU

vs. MSU

at DSU

Open

at Savannah State

vs. NCCU

Open

at Alabama A&M

Open

at NCAT

vs. Delaware State

Open

vs. Howard

Open

at Norfolk State

vs. SCSU

at FAMU

Open

at Delaware

at Hampton

Open

vs. B-CU

Open

at Michigan

vs. MSU

at SCSU

at Hampton

Open

at Liberty

Open

vs. Morehead State

at Duke

at NCAT

Open

vs. Central Methodist

Open

vs. Central State

at Old Dominion

vs. Virginia State

Open

at NCAT

Open

vs. William & Mary

vs. B-CU

Open

vs. Hampton

at FAMU

vs. Howard

at MSU

vs. Georgetown

at Appalachian State

vs. SCSU

at Sacramento State

vs. Savannah State at DSU

2009 MEAC COMPOSITE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Saturday, September 5 Shaw (DII) at Bethune-Cookman Delaware State at Florida A&M* N.C. Central at Hampton Virginia State (DII) at Norfolk State North Carolina A&T at Winston-Salem State Sunday, September 6 South Carolina State v. Grambling (MEAC/SWAC Challenge) Thursday, September 10 Florida A&M at Winston-Salem State (ESPNU)^ Saturday, September 12 South Carolina State at Bethune-Cookman* Hampton at Alabama A&M Howard at Rutgers Morgan State at Akron Norfolk State at North Carolina A&T* Thursday, September 17 Howard at Florida A&M* (ESPNU)^ Saturday, September 19 Delaware State at Delaware Hampton at North Carolina A&T* Morgan State v. Winston-Salem State (New York Urban League Classic)$ William & Mary at Norfolk State

Saturday, September 26 Bethune-Cookman at Norfolk State* Delaware State at Hampton* Florida A&M v. Tennessee State Howard at Georgetown Towson at Morgan State North Carolina A&T at Coastal Carolina Winston-Salem State at South Carolina State Saturday, October 3 Morgan State at Bethune-Cookman* Florida A&M at Miami Winston-Salem State at Howard* North Carolina Central at North Carolina A&T South Carolina State at South Carolina Saturday, October 10 Bethune-Cookman at Delaware State* Howard at Hampton* North Carolina A&T at Morgan State* (Homecoming) South Carolina State at Norfolk State* Thursday, October 15 Bethune-Cookman at Delaware State* Howard at Hampton* North Carolina A&T at Morgan State* (Homecoming) South Carolina State at Norfolk State*

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Thursday, October 15 Howard at Morgan State* (ESPNU)^ Saturday, October 17 Bethune-Cookman at Savannah State Delaware State at Michigan Florida A&M at South Carolina State* Hampton at Norfolk State* (Battle of the Bay Classic) Winston-Salem State at UC Davis Saturday, October 24 Winston-Salem State at Bethune-Cookman (Homecoming) Morgan State at Delaware State* Norfolk State at Florida A&M* (Homecoming) South Carolina State at Hampton* (Homecoming) North Carolina A&T at Howard* (Homecoming) Saturday, October 31 Bethune-Cookman at North Carolina A&T* (Homecoming) Delaware State at South Carolina State* (Homecoming) Florida A&M at Morgan State* Hampton at Winston-Salem State (Homecoming) Howard at Norfolk State* (Homecoming)

Saturday, November 7 Hampton at Bethune-Cookman* Delaware State at Winston-Salem State North Carolina A&T at Florida A&M* South Carolina State at Howard* Norfolk State at Morgan State*

Saturday, November 14

Norfolk State at Delaware State* Hampton at Florida A&M* Bethune-Cookman at Howard* Morgan State at South Carolina State* North Carolina Central at Winston-Salem State

Saturday, November 21

Bethune-Cookman v. Florida A&M*% Howard at Delaware State* Morgan State at Hampton* Winston-Salem State at Norfolk State South Carolina State at North Carolina A&T* *Denotes MEAC Conference Games ($) Game played at Giant Stadium, E. Rutherford, N.J. (%) Game played at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. (^) MEAC ESPNU Televised Game

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OPPONENT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTORY North Carolina A&T Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box Phone: Home Phone: Website:

Bethune-Cookman Brian Holloway bmhollow@ncat.edu (336) 334-7141 (336) 334-7181 (336) 334-7917 (336) 328-6719 NCATAggies.com

Florida A&M

Hampton Football Contact: Ronnie Johnson Email: ronjon_2001@yahoo.com Office Phone: (850) 561-2701/(850) 599-3200 Office Fax: (850) 599-3206 Press Box: (850) 599-3631/32 Home Phone: (850) 443-5765 Website: FAMURattlerSports.com

Morgan State Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box Phone: Home Phone: Website:

Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box Phone: Home Phone: Website:

Football Contact: Maurice Williams Email: Maurice.Williams@Hampton.edu Office Phone: (757) 727-5757 Office Fax: (757) 727-5813 Press Box: (757) 727-5422 Home Phone: (757) 871-9475 Website: HamptonPirates.com

Delaware State Leonard Haynes, IV lhaynes@moac.morgan.edu (443) 885-3831 (443) 885-8307 (443) 885-4018 N/A MorganStateBears.com

South Carolina State

Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box: Home Phone: Website:

Paul Dodson pdodson@desu.edu (302) 857-7365 (302) 359-8150 (302) 857-7651 N/A DSUHornets.com

North Carolina Central William Hamilton whamilton@scsu.edu (803) 536-7060 (803) 536-8622 (803) 536-8223 (803) 378-6165 SCSUAthletics.com

Howard

Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box: Home Phone: Website:

Kyle Serba kserba@nccu.com (919) 530-7054 (919) 530-5120 N/A (919) 796-1696 NCCUAggiePride.com

Norfolk State Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box Phone: Home Phone: Website:

Edward Hill, Jr. ehill@howard.edu (202) 806-7184/7188 (202) 806-9595 (202) 806-5488/89/91 (202) 585-9077 Howard-Bison.com

UC Davis

Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box: Home Phone: Website:

Matt Michalec mmichalec@nsu.edu (757) 823-2628 (757) 823-8218 (757) 823-2628 N/A NSUSpartans.com

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box: Home Phone: Website:

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Football Contact: Mark Johnson Email: johnson.mark@cookman.edu Office Phone: (386) 481-2206 Office Fax: (386) 481-2238 Press Box: (386) 671-8968/8973 Home Phone: N/A Website: BCCAthletics.com

Mike Robles merobles@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-3680 (530) 752-3681 (530) 752-9367 N/A UCDavisAggies.com

Football Contact: Email: Office Phone: Office Fax: Press Box: Home Phone: Website:

Patricia Porter porterp@themeac.com (757) 416-7100 ext. 7116 (757) 416-7103 N/A N/A MEACSports.com

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2008 SEASON IN REVIEW The 2008 season was a tough one for the Winston-Salem State University Rams, but where outsiders may have seen struggle, Ram fans and supporters saw growth. However, with the team finishing the season with a 3-8 overall record, the 2008 season had more than enough growing pains. The Rams began the 2008 season with 13 starters missing from the previous year and had to fight through several early struggles with an 0-4 start to the season. But, the team carried on with wins in three of their next five games before ending the season with a pair of tough losses. Throughout the season, however, the Rams continued to develop as a team and as an NCAA Division I program. Though the Rams appeared to struggle in the wins and losses, a closer look at the team’s statistical efforts showed the Rams’ growth as a young team in transition. The season saw the Rams notch some impressive performances on both sides of the ball as the Rams’ offensive and defense efforts steadily improved throughout

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the fall. As a team, the Rams totaled 2,616 yards of total offense. After starting the season as a reserve, redshirt-junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston stepped into the starting role and developed into one of the team’s top offensive players. He finished the season 1,066 yards of total offense. He completed 73-of-160 passes for 958 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 108 yards rushing, including rushing for 368 yards gained. Dunston also showed a knack for finding the endzone with a team-high nine rushing touchdowns. Another Ram to make a big impact was redshirt-freshman running back Nic Cooper, who led the WSSU rushers with 488 yards and four touchdowns. Redshirt-senior running back Roderick Fluellen had another great season with 330 yards rushing with a touchdown. One of the tragedies of the 2008 season was the injury to senior wide receiver Bryant Bayne, who was having a stellar season as a Ram. He finished the season with a team-high 353

receiving yards despite playing in just five games and had at least 100 yards receiving in two of those five games. The other Ram receivers totaled just one touchdown reception for the season. Unfortunately, Bayne was sidelined by an ankle injury against Howard in the fifth game of the season. The injury was incredibly unfortunate as he’d pulled in four receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown in the first half of play before his season was cut short. Defensively it would prove to be the tandem of redshirt-junior linebacker Marcus Coates and junior linebacker Juan Corders who led the WSSU defense with 118 total tackles. Coates led the team with 60 total tackles and 18 solo takedowns. Corders added 58 total tackles with a team-high 29 solo tackles. Coates was also a key part of the Rams’ pass defense efforts with a team-high five pass breakups. Senior cornerback DeRon Middleton and redshirt-junior Alex Chandler tied for the team lead in interceptions with two each. Middleton turned one of his

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interceptions into immediate points with an 81-yard return against Howard. The Rams’ defense also benefited from a strong group of newcomers with the true freshman tandem of Joshua Newkirk and Stephen Young leading the way for the Rams. Newkirk finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 48 total tackles (31 solo), while Young added 41 total tackles (28 solo).Young led the Rams in tackles for a loss (10.0 for 36 yards) while Newkirk added three sacks (-19 yards). One of the bright spots for the Rams during the 2008 season was the Rams’ special teams. The tandem of freshman placekicker Adnan Kljajic and senior punter Jamaine Mack both had a great effort in the WSSU kicking game. Kljajic had 24 total kickoffs for 1,247 yards and an average of 52.0 yards per kick. With only three kickoffs going out of bounds, the Rams could count on him to put the Rams defense into good starting positions. He was two-for-six on field goals and 17-of-22 in PATs. Mack also helped the WSSU defense with 68 punts for 2,444 yards and an average of 35.9 yards. He had just four touchbacks and placed 17 kicks inside the 20-yard line. The Rams also benefited from a great return game with the tandem of senior David Irizarry and freshman Dominique Fitzgerald leading the way for the team. Irizarry led the Rams’ kickoff return efforts with 20 returns for 444 yards and a 22.2 yards per return average. He

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highlighted the season with a 106-yard missed field goal returned for a touchdown at Hampton. Freshman Dominique Fitzgerald was a close second on the Rams’ squad with 18 kickoff returns for 401 yards. He highlighted the season with a 65-yard return effort at Hampton. The quartet helped make the WSSU special teams unit one of the most dangerous pieces of the Rams’ puzzle. Though the 2008 season had its share of lows, there were some significant highs that made the season a successful one for a program on the rise. The Rams opened the season with four straight tough losses including a road loss at the rival North Carolina A&T Aggies (14-8) and three straight home losses against Savannah State (16-13), Morgan State (21-7), and eventual MEAC Champion South Carolina State (43-17). Though the Rams took some tough losses to open the season, the team fought hard in all four games and recorded more yards of total offense than their opponents in two of the four games, but couldn’t convert on the plays that counted. The Rams totaled 271 yards of total offense at North Carolina A&T while holding the host Aggies to just 225 yards of offense and battling to a 7-6 fourth quarter score. However, the team allowed a 12-yard touchdown run by the Aggies in the fourth quarter that sealed the loss. The team’s loss to the Savannah State Tigers turned out to be a similar affair as the Rams once again outgained the Tigers with 342

yards of total offense while holding Savannah State to just 243 yards. After taking a 7-6 lead into the locker room at halftime, the Rams took control of the contest when redshirt-freshman running back Nic Cooper put the Rams ahead 13-10 with a 23-yard touchdown run in the third quarter but the Rams would see another fourth quarter disappointment when the Tigers notched the second fourth-quarter game-sealing touchdown of the season for the WSSU foes. The Rams continued to struggle in their next two games with troubles on both sides of the ball in their next two losses against the Morgan State Bears and the eventual 2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Rams were dominated by the Morgan State Bears’ staunch defense as the team was held to just 133 yards of total offense in the game. The game marked the first career start for redshirt-junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston. He finished the game, completing six-of-19 passes for 82 yards, but had a pair of interceptions. An interception returned 18 yards by WSSU redshirt-sophomore linebacker Shawn Kearney turned out to be the only WSSU score of the game. The Rams would get their offense in gear in their next outing, but the team’s defense was overwhelmed by a potent South Carolina State Bulldog team. WSSU racked up 276 yards of total offense, the most since the season started, but allowed 443 yards to the Bulldogs, including allowing 261 yards passing

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and 182 yards rushing. The tandem of Dunston and Bayne proved to be a bright spot for the Rams, however, as Dunston completed 18-of-36 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown, marking his best effort of the season. Bayne collected 10 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The strong offensive showing proved to be just what the Rams needed as the team went on to win three of their next five games, beginning with a 34-10 win over the Howard Bison in their next outing. The Rams got things going early against the Bison with 21 first half points in the game. The game turned out to be a breakout effort for Dunston who finished the day completing 11-of-16 passes for a career-high 248 yards and two touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Bryant Bayne caught just four passes but finished the game with 150 yards receiving and a touchdown in just the first half. However, the senior suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the effort. The next two games were tough ones for the Rams with a televised 23-0 road loss to the Florida A&M Rattlers in Tallahassee, Fla. and a 27-6 homecoming loss to Bethune-Cookman. Against the Rattlers, the Rams were subject to only the second shutout loss in the 16-year

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career of head coach Kermit Blount. Though the WSSU offense had made some great strides in the weeks heading into the contest, the Rams were not enough for the Rattler defense that allowed just 81 yards of total offense to WSSU. The Rams’ offensive struggles carried over into the next week when the Rams took a 27-6 homecoming loss to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. For the second week in a row, the Rams’ defense would play well, but the team’s offensive struggles stifled their efforts to keep up with their opponents. The Rams were able to contain the Wildcats for the first half holding on to a 6-0 halftime lead and taking a 6-6 tie into the third quarter, but the team allowed 21 fourth quarter points to the Wildcats in the loss. It was Dunston who would get things going for the Rams when he put the Rams into an early 6-0 lead on a one-yard touchdown run. However, the score was the sole score of the game for the Rams. Cooper would lead the WSSU rushing attack with nine carries for 49 yards while Dunston completed eight-of-16 passes for 71 yards. “The second half of play was the difference. We lost our focus, lost our discipline, and we seemed to relax, and when you do that, you just don’t allow yourself the opportunity to win,” Blount said after the Bethune-Cookman loss. “You can’t let any team

in the MEAC hang around and we did that. When you do that in this conference, it hurts you and today it did as evidenced by the second half.” The Rams would get things going again in a major way with back-to-back road wins at Hampton and at Delaware State. Things would get exciting for the Rams with a 35-30 win at Hampton and wrecking the Pirates’ homecoming. The Rams’ effort showed the dynamic growth of the team as it demonstrated a marked improvement of the team’s earlier efforts. Though the Rams allowed 450 yards of total offense to the Pirates and managed just 268 yards of their own, the Rams made the plays that counted to pull out the win. The Rams got things going early with 28 first half points en route to jumping ahead of the Pirates 28-10 at halftime and a Dunston 20-yard touchdown run put the Rams ahead 35-10 in the third quarter. The team did have to hold off a hard-charging Hampton team that scored 20 second half points to make the game an exciting affair. WSSU senior defensive back David Irizarry returned a missed Hampton field goal 106 yards for a first quarter touchdown. The play was a recordsetting one as it was the longest play in the history of WSSU football.

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Against Delaware State, the Rams were outgained once again, but were able to make the plays that counted in picking up the 27-26 win over the defending MEAC champions. For the first time in the 2008 season, it was the Rams who rallied back to pick up a second half win as the team rallied from a 26-14 deficit with 13 unanswered points to take the win. Cooper struck first with a nine-yard third quarter touchdown run that pulled the Rams within striking distance at 21-16, while a Dunston oneyard touchdown run at the 4:19 mark sealed the Rams’ second straight road win. The Rams developed quite well during the course of the 2008 season but it was not enough as the team was unable to find their way into the win column in their final two games. However, the team’s growth could be seen in its tenacity and fight in both losses. The Rams took the two losses by a combined 10 points. In addition to facing a tough North Carolina Central squad, the Rams found themselves taking on the elements as rainy weather soaked the field at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium and made

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play tough for the visiting Rams, who took a 23-16 loss in the game. The field conditions definitely made things tough for the Rams who managed just 192 yards of total offense. It also made things tough for the home-standing Eagles who managed just 152 yards of total offense in the contest. The Rams jumped ahead of the Eagles 10-3 after a 33-yard Kljajic field goal and a one-yard touchdown run by Dunston. Both scores came in the second quarter and put the Rams ahead, 10-3 at the half. However, the Rams allowed 17 third quarter points to the Eagles. A one-yard touchdown run by redshirt-freshman John Thompson, Jr. was not enough as the Rams ended the day with the seven-point loss. The Rams’ final effort of the season was a strong one, but it wasn’t enough for the team to pick up the victory. On the Rams’ senior day, the team took a tough 17-14 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans. The Rams once again saw a first half lead disappear in the second half for the loss. The Rams took control of the contest early when senior defensive back Alex Chandler picked up a Spartan fumble and returned it 52

yards for a touchdown and the ensuing PAT left the Rams ahead 7-3 heading into the locker room at halftime. Despite the fact that the Rams totaled 196 yards of total offense in the game it was a staunch defensive effort that held Norfolk State to just 17 points despite allowing 357 yards of offense to the Spartans. Redshirtfreshman Nic Cooper put a great cap to the season with a 111 yards rushing on 11 carries in the game. As one of a number of newcomers who improved steadily during the season, his effort would serve as a fitting metaphor for Rams’ 2008 squad. Though there were a lot of growing pains experienced during the 2008 season, the season was one that showed the fight and tenacity that the Winston-Salem State University Rams brought to the football field. The team finished the season with just three wins, but was 11-0 in terms of effort.

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2008 RAMS STATISTICAL REVIEW WSSU Statistical Analysis Overall: 3-8 (Home: 1-5, Road: 2-3, Neutral: 0-0) vs. MEAC Opponents: 3-6 (Home: 1-4, Road: 2-2) Schedule & Results (3-8 Overall, 3-6 vs. MEAC Opponents) Date Opponent Score Result TV Attend Sept. 06 at. N. Carolina A&T* 14-8 L - 21,500 Sept. 13 vs. Savannah State 16-13 L - 5,112 Sept. 20 vs. Morgan State* 21-7 L - 3,066 Sept. 27 vs. S. Carolina State* 43-17 L - 3,284 Oct. 04 vs. Howard * 34-10 W - 5,107 Oct. 09 at Florida A&M * 23-0 L ESPNU 15,448 Oct. 25 vs. Bethune-Cookman * 27-6 L - 12,121 Nov. 01 at Hampton * 35-30 W - 14,877 Nov. 08 at Delaware State * 27-26 W - 891 Nov. 15 at N. Carolina Central 23-16 L - 6,294 Nov. 22 vs. Norfolk State * 17-14 L - 1,428 * Indicates MEAC Opponent Team Statistics WSSU SCORING 177 Points Per Game 16.1 FIRST DOWNS 148 Rushing 90 Passing 48 Penalty 10 RUSHING YARDAGE 1,402 Yards gained rushing 1,891 Yards lost rushing 489 Rushing Attempts 466 Average Per Rush 3.0 Average Per Game 127.5 TDs Rushing 18 PASSING YARDAGE 1,214 Att-Comp-Int 199-95-13 Average Per Pass 6.1 Average Per Catch 12.8 Average Per Game 110.4 TDs Passing 3 TOTAL OFFENSE 2,616 Total Plays 665 Average Per Play 3.9 Average Per Game 237.8 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 48-994 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 19-137 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 9-162 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 20.7 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 7.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE 18.0 FUMBLES-LOST 16-12 PENALTIES-Yards 50-419 Average Per Game 38.1 PUNTS-Yards 69-2,444 Average Per Punt 35.4 Net punt average 30.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 28:40 3RD-DOWN Conversions 49/151 3rd-Down Pct 32% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 8/19 4th-Down Pct 42% SACKS BY-Yards 22-159 MISC YARDS 103 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 25 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 2-6 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES 19-30 (63%) RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 17-30 (57%) PAT-ATTEMPTS 17-22 (77%) ATTENDANCE 30,118 Games/Avg Per Game 6/5,020 Neutral Site Games Score By Quarters Winston-Salem State Opponents

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1st 55 37

2nd 54 87

3rd 40 52

4th 28 74

OPP 250 22.7 199 99 84 16 1,616 1,901 285 433 3.7 146.9 17 1,969 285-168-9 6.9 11.7 179.0 12 3,585 718 5.0 325.9 30-375 29-236 13-149 12.5 8.1 11.5 16-11 72-631 57.4 53-2,016 38.0 34.3 31:14 57/145 39% 8/16 50% 36-195 -6 32 10-18 0-0 34-44 (77%) 25-44 (57%) 26-31 (84%) 59,010 5/11,802 0/0 Total 177 250

Rushing Player GP COOPER..............10 FLUELLEN............11 MUNFORD IV.....10 DUNSTON..........11 WILSON................9 THOMPSON,JR...5 JEFFERSON...........4 SUTTON................8 JOHNSON...........10 MACK....................11 CHANDLER.........11 BLOUNT...............5 MCRAE...................3 KLJAJIC..................11 BAYNE....................5 TEAM......................4 Total........................11 Opponents............11

Att 92 117 62 103 23 10 22 16 1 2 1 5 8 1 1 2 466 433

Net 488 330 248 108 70 62 35 31 11 10 8 7 7 6 4 -23 1402 1616

Avg 5.3 2.8 4.0 1.0 3.0 6.2 1.6 1.9 11.0 5.0 8.0 1.4 0.9 6.0 4.0 -11.5 3.0 3.7

TD 4 1 0 9 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 17

Long 52 31 19 41 22 20 13 9 11 33 8 5 13 6 4 0 52 53

Avg/G 48.8 30.0 24.8 9.8 7.8 12.4 8.8 3.9 1.1 0.9 0.7 1.4 2.3 0.5 0.8 -5.8 127.5 146.9

Passing Player G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct DUNSTON..........11........ 89.61 73-160-10 45.6 JEFFERSON...........4......... 96.16 22-39-3 56.4 Total........................11........ 90.89 95-199-13 47.7 Opponents............11.......124.56 168-285-9 58.9

Yds 958 256 1214 1969

TD 3 0 3 12

Lng 58 48 58 79

Avg/G 87.1 64.0 110.4 179.0

TD 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 12

Long 58 48 48 29 42 41 13 9 18 7 25 6 0 58 79

Receiving Player G BAYNE...................................5 FITZGERALD.....................11 THOMAS..............................8 FLUELLEN...........................11 SCARBROUGH..................11 KIZZIE..................................10 HARRIS.................................6 JENKINS................................9 SHERROD............................8 SUTTON...............................8 WYNN..................................7 MCRAE..................................3 MUNFORD, IV....................10 Total.......................................11 Opponents...........................11

Gain 557 370 262 368 74 62 72 34 11 33 8 8 22 6 4 0 1891 1901

No. 26 16 16 9 8 6 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 95 168

Loss 69 40 14 260 4 0 37 3 0 23 0 1 15 0 0 23 489 285

Yds 353 223 206 110 110 101 28 19 19 14 25 6 0 1214 1969

Avg 13.6 13.9 12.9 12.2 13.8 16.8 9.3 6.3 6.3 7.0 25.0 6.0 0.0 12.8 11.7

Avg/G 70.6 20.3 25.8 10.0 10.0 10.1 4.7 2.1 2.4 1.8 3.6 2.0 0.0 110.4 179.0

Punt Returns Player IRIZARRY Total.......... Opponents......

No. 19 19 29

Yds 137 137 236

Avg 7.2 7.2 8.1

TD 0 0 0

Long 38 38 28

Interceptions Player CHANDLER MIDDLETON IRIZARRY MITCHELL SCOTT KEARNEY KEATON

No. 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

Yds 7 81 0 0 30 18 26

Avg 3.5 40.5 0.0 0.0 30.0 18.0 26.0

TD 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Long 7 81 0 0 30 18 26

Kick Returns Player IRIZARRY FITZGERALD KEATON HARRIS KIZZIE JENKINS FLUELLEN Total.......... Opponents......

No. 20 18 6 1 1 1 1 48 30

Yds 444 401 137 -4 11 -4 9 994 375

Avg 22.2 22.3 22.8 -4.0 11.0 -4.0 9.0 20.7 12.5

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 39 65 56 0 11 0 9 65 41

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WSSU Statistical Analysis Overall: 3-8 (Home: 1-5, Road: 2-3, Neutral: 0-0) vs. MEAC Opponents: 3-6 (Home: 1-4, Road: 2-2) Fumble Returns Player CHANDLER IRIZARRY Total.......... Opponents......

No. 1 0 1 1

Scoring Player TD FGs Kick DUNSTON 9 0-0 0-0 COOPER 4 0-0 0-0 KLJAJIC 0 2-6 17-22 SUTTON 2 0-0 0-0 BAYNE 2 0-0 0-0 WILSON 1 0-0 0-0 THOMPSON,JR. 1 0-0 0-0 IRIZARRY 1 0-0 0-0 JEFFERSON 1 0-0 0-0 FLUELLEN 1 0-0 0-0 KEARNEY 1 0-0 0-0 MIDDLETON 1 0-0 0-0 CHANDLER 1 0-0 0-0 JENKINS 0 0-0 0-0 TEAM 0 0-0 0-0 Total.......... 25 2-6 17-22 Opponents...... 32 10-18 26-31 Total Offense Player..................................................G DUNSTON......................................11 COOPER..........................................10 FLUELLEN........................................11 JEFFERSON.......................................4 MUNFORD, IV.................................10 WILSON............................................ 9 THOMPSON, JR...............................5 SUTTON............................................ 8 JOHNSON.......................................10 MACK................................................11 CHANDLER.....................................11 BLOUNT........................................... 5 MCRAE............................................... 3 KLJAJIC..............................................11 BAYNE................................................ 5 TEAM.................................................. 4 Total....................................................11 Opponents........................................11 Field Goals FIELD GOALS KLJAJIC

Yds 52 0 52 26

Avg 52.0 0.0 52.0 26.0

|------ PATs ------| Rush Rcv Pass 0-0 0 1-2 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-1 1 1-2 0-1 0 0-0 Plays 263 92 117 61 62 23 10 16 1 2 1 5 8 1 1 2 665 718

Rush 108 488 330 35 248 70 62 31 11 10 8 7 7 6 4 -23 1402 1616

Pass 958 0 0 256 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1214 1969

TD 1 1 2 1

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yds 2444 0 2444 2016

Avg 35.9 0.0 35.4 38.0

Long 55 0 55 64

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Avg/G 96.9 48.8 30.0 72.8 24.8 7.8 12.4 3.9 1.1 0.9 0.7 1.4 2.3 0.5 0.8 -5.8 237.8 325.9

50-99 0-0

Field Goal Sequence Games Winston-Salem State NCAT..................................... - Savannah State...................... 22,19 Morgan State......................... - South Carolina State........... (30) Howard University.............. - Florida A&M.......................... - Bethune-Cookman............... 35 Hampton................................ 36 Delaware State..................... - N.C. Central.......................... (33) Norfolk State........................ - Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Punting Player....................................No. MACK...................................68 TEAM.....................................1 Total.......................................69 Opponents...........................53

Saf Points 0 54 0 24 0 23 0 12 0 12 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 2 1 2 1 177 1 250

Total 1066 488 330 291 248 70 62 31 11 10 8 7 7 6 4 -23 2616 3585

FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 2-6 33.3 0-1 0-1 2-4 0-0

Long 52 0 52 26

Lg 33

Kickoffs Player KLJAJIC MACK Total.......... Opponents......

No. 24 15 39 53

Yds 1247 517 1764 2963

Avg 52.0 34.5 45.2 55.9

TB 0 0 0 2

OB 3 3 6 2

Retn

Net

YdLn

375 994

35.6 36.4

34 33

All Purpose Player FITZGERALD IRIZARRY COOPER FLUELLEN BAYNE MUNFORD, IV THOMAS KEATON KIZZIE SCARBROUGH DUNSTON MIDDLETON WILSON THOMPSON, JR SUTTON JEFFERSON SCOTT WYNN HARRIS SHERROD KEARNEY CHANDLER JENKINS MCRAE JOHNSON MACK BLOUNT KLJAJIC TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

G 11 11 10 11 5 10 8 11 10 11 11 10 9 5 8 4 8 7 6 8 11 11 9 3 10 11 5 11 4 11 11

Rush 0 0 488 330 4 248 0 0 0 0 108 0 70 62 31 35 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 7 11 10 7 6 -23 1402 1616

Rec 223 0 0 110 353 0 206 0 101 110 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 25 28 19 0 0 19 6 0 0 0 0 0 1214 1969

PR 0 137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137 236

KOR 401 444 0 9 0 0 0 137 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 994 375

IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 18 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 162 149

Tot 624 581 488 449 357 248 206 163 112 110 108 81 70 62 45 35 30 25 24 19 18 15 15 13 11 10 7 6 -23 3909 4345

Avg/G 56.7 52.8 48.8 40.8 71.4 24.8 25.8 14.8 11.2 10.0 9.8 8.1 7.8 12.4 5.6 8.8 3.8 3.6 4.0 2.4 1.6 1.4 1.7 4.3 1.1 0.9 1.4 0.5 -5.8 355.4 395.0

Blk 2

Opponents 39 (30),20 (32) 52,35,(38) (22) (32),50,29,13 (27) (45),(28),(34) (36),27

FC 13 0 13 11

I20 17 0 17 17

Blkd 1 0 1 0

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WSSU Statistical Analysis Overall: 3-8 (Home: 1-5, Road: 2-3, Neutral: 0-0) vs. MEAC Opponents: 3-6 (Home: 1-4, Road: 2-2) Defensive Statistics |-------Tackles-------| No. Player GP Solo Assisted Total 27 COATES 11 42 18 60

TFL/Yds 3.5-11

|-Sacks-| No-Yards .

|---Pass Def---| Int-Yds BrUp QBH . 5 1

|-Fumbles-| Rcv-Yds FF 1-0 1

Blkd Kick .

Saf .

CORDERS

4.0-19

2.0-13

MITCHELL

2.0-2

1-0

NEWKIRK

6.5-27

3.0-19

KEARNEY

3.5-37

2.5-36

1-18

CHANDLER

1.5-2

2-7

1-52

YOUNG

10.0-36

5.0-27

3-0

MARSHALL

5.5-35

4.5-32

KEATON

2.5-9

0.5-7

1-26

1-0

DORSEY, JR.

7.0-19

2-0

DAWSON

5.0-17

1.0-7

IRIZARRY

1-0

MACK

2.0-2

WARD

1.5-5

1.0-5

1-0

MIDDLETON

2.0-4

2-81

SCOTT

0.5-1

1-30

BOHANNON

NOBLE JR

TAYLOR

1.0-1

JOHNSON

DAWKINS

1-0

TUCKER

1-0

SESSOMS

SMART

1.0-8

HARRIS

1.0-4

0.5-2

JOHNSON

MCRAE

PLUMMER

THOMPSON, JR.

COULTER

FLUELLEN

JENKINS

BAYNE

BANKS

ELIASSAINT

JOHNSON, III,

SUTTON

COOPER

DEGRAFFENREID

HUDSON

BARBOUR

BLOUNT

JONES

EVERETTE

TEAM

Total..........

464

238

702

60-239

22-159

9-162

11-52

Opponents......

437

310

747

91.0-364

36-195

13-149

12-26

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2008 Team Game-By-Game Statistics

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--|

Opponent No. Yds TD Lg at N. Carolina A&T 38 80 1 31 SAVANNAH STATE 42 201 2 23 MORGAN STATE 43 51 0 28 S. CAROLINA STATE 41 87 1 14 HOWARD 43 181 2 41 at Florida A&M 24 45 0 11 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 42 112 1 18 at Hampton 54 194 4 20 at Delaware State 47 144 4 18 at N.C. Central 52 167 2 52 NORFOLK STATE 40 140 1 30

No. Yds TD Lg 17 191 0 48 9 141 0 41 6 82 0 26 19 189 1 40 11 248 2 58 5 36 0 11 10 75 0 29 4 74 0 42 5 97 0 48 2 25 0 13 7 56 0 16

Totals Opponent

95 1214 3 58 168 1969 12 79

Games played: 11 Avg per rush: 3.0

466 1402 18 52 433 1616 17 53

Avg per catch: 12.8 Pass efficiency: 90.89

Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD 17-26-0 191 0 9-18-2 141 0 6-19-2 82 0 19-38-4 189 1 11-16-1 248 2 5-17-0 36 0 10-21-0 75 0 4-13-0 74 0 5-10-2 97 0 2-7-2 25 0 7-14-0 56 0 95-199-13 168-285-9

Kick ret avg: 20.7 Punt ret avg: 7.2

|--PUNT RET--|

No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg 3 53 0 23 3 15 0 12 4 81 0 26 4 44 0 21 4 55 0 31 2 3 0 2 7 166 0 39 3 -2 0 1 2 35 0 18 1 5 0 5 5 103 0 27 0 0 0 0 4 105 0 41 2 27 0 24 6 198 0 65 1 38 0 38 4 30 0 11 0 0 0 0 5 94 0 41 0 0 0 0 4 74 0 39 3 7 0 5 48 994 0 65 30 375 0 41

19 137 0 38 29 236 0 28

tot

off 271 342 133 276 429 81 187 268 241 192 196 2616 3585

All purpose avg/game: 355.4 Total offense avg/gm: 237.8 Pass Blkd |-Kicks--XPTS-|

No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts 3.0-31 0 0-0 0-0 2 3 1 1-0 0 0 1 8 4.0-29 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1-1 0 0 0 13 6.0-33 2 3-0 2-18 1 1 0 1-1 0 0 0 7 2.0-14 0 1-0 0-0 0 2 1 2-2 0 0 0 17 0.0-0 0 0-0 3-111 2 3 0 5-4 0 0 0 34 0.0-0 1 1-0 0-0 0 1 1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0.0-0 1 1-0 0-0 0 3 0 1-0 0 0 0 6 2.0-16 1 1-0 2-26 5 5 1 5-5 0 0 0 35 2.0-22 2 2-0 0-0 1 2 0 2-1 0 1 0 27 1.0-8 0 1-0 1-0 1 0 0 2-1 0 0 0 16 1.0-3 1 1-52 1-7 4 2 0 2-2 0 0 0 14 21.0-156 8 11-52 9-162 16 23 5 22-17 0 1 1 177 36.0-198 9 12-26 13-149 16 24 5 31-26 0 0 1 250

|---------------PUNTING--------------|

Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 at N. Carolina A&T 8 246 30.8 42 0 1 1 0 3 SAVANNAH STATE 4 136 34.0 44 0 0 2 0 0 MORGAN STATE 10 363 36.3 49 0 0 0 0 3 S. CAROLINA STATE 5 194 38.8 55 0 0 0 1 2 HOWARD 4 152 38.0 41 0 1 0 0 0 at Florida A&M 10 398 39.8 53 0 1 0 1 0 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 6 180 30.0 50 1 1 1 1 2 at Hampton 9 278 30.9 39 0 0 4 0 2 at Delaware State 2 80 40.0 42 0 0 1 0 1 at N.C. Central 5 223 44.6 53 0 0 2 2 2 NORFOLK STATE 6 194 32.3 53 0 0 2 1 2 Totals 69 2444 35.4 55 1 4 13 6 17 Opponent 53 2016 38.0 64 0 3 11 3 17

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1214 3 58 1969 12 79

|-------TACKLES-------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-|

Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds at N. Carolina A&T 31 28 59 8.0-45 SAVANNAH STATE 40 20 60 8.0-42 MORGAN STATE 42 12 54 11.0-45 S. CAROLINA STATE 51 6 57 5.0-17 HOWARD 44 8 52 2.0-4 at Florida A&M 55 24 79 4.0-12 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 47 6 53 4.0-6 at Hampton 38 26 64 3.0-18 at Delaware State 46 40 86 5.0-25 at N.C. Central 20 62 82 7.0-19 NORFOLK STATE 50 6 56 3.0-6 Totals 464 238 702 60.0-239 Opponent 437 310 747 91.0-364

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Att-Made Lg 0-0 0 2-0 0 0-0 0 1-1 30 0-0 0 0-0 0 1-0 0 1-0 0 0-0 0 1-1 33 0-0 0 6-2 33 18-10 45

No Yds Avg TB OB 2 110 55.0 0 0 3 139 46.3 0 0 2 58 29.0 0 0 4 149 37.2 0 0 6 227 37.8 0 3 1 60 60.0 0 0 2 116 58.0 0 0 6 203 33.8 0 2 6 323 53.8 0 0 4 231 57.8 0 1 3 148 49.3 0 0 39 1764 45.2 0 6 53 2963 55.9 2 2

Blkd 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 3

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WSSU Participation Analysis No. 61 32 96 67 83 82 78 36 18 44 19 27 23 50 54 43 51 42 63 8 35 89 12 28 81 77 48 93 15 55 58 24 7 49 40 20 29 94 47 38 3 6 69 71 33 22 56 60 74 26 10 25 53 5 91 31 98 86 13 16 34 11 90 30 70 14 37 21 99 45 2 95

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WSSU Red Zone Analysis WSSU In Their Opponent’s Red Zone Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs ---- Failed to score inside RZ ---Date Opponent Res Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Game 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/9 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22

at N.Carolina A&T L 14-8 vs. Savannah State L 16-13 vs. Morgan State L 21-7 vs. S.Carolina State L 43-17 vs. Howard W 34-10 at Florida A&M L 23-0 vs. Bethune-Cookman L 27-6 at Hampton W 35-30 at Delaware State W 27-26 at N.Carolina Central L 23-16 vs. Norfolk State L 17-14 Totals (3-8) 19 of 30 (63.3%)

2 3 4 3 3 0 2 5 4 4 0 30

1 1 0 3 2 0 1 4 4 3 0 19

6 7 0 17 14 0 6 28 27 16 0 121

1 1 0 2 2 0 1 4 4 2 0 17

1 1 0 1 1 0 1 4 4 2 0 15

0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2

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

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

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

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

Opponents Inside WSSU’s Red-Zone Date Opponent Res Score 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/9 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22

Times In RZ

Times Scored

2 3 3 3 4 5 3 8 5 4 4 44

2 2 2 3 2 4 3 5 4 4 3 34

Total Pts TDs 14 10 14 16 10 23 21 30 24 20 17 199

2 1 2 2 1 3 3 4 3 2 2 25

Rush TDs

Pass TDs

2 0 2 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 1 16

0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 0 1 9

FGs ---- Failed to score inside RZ ---- Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 9

0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

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

Game 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

WSSU Starting Lineup Analysis 2008 Game-By-Game Starters Offensive TE LT LG C RG RT QB RB FB WR WR at North Carolina A&T Fitzgerald Gray Levine Helton Barbour Blanks Jefferson Fluellen Kizzie Bayne Thomas vs. Savannah State Fitzgerald Gray Levine Helton Barbour Blanks Jefferson Fluellen Kizzie Bayne Thomas vs. Morgan State Fitzgerald Gray Levine Helton Barbour Blanks Dunston Fluellen Kizzie Bayne Thomas vs. South Carolina State Scarbrough Gray Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Wilson Bayne Wynn vs. Howard Reaves Gray Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Jenkins Bayne Wynn at Florida A&M Scarbrough Gray Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Sutton Fitzgerald Wynn vs. Bethune-Cookman Jenkins Adams, A. Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Sutton Fitzgerald Thomas at Hampton Jenkins Land Levine Helton Barbour Blanks Dunston Fluellen Bayne Fitzgerald Thomas at Delaware State Wynn Gray Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Sutton Thomas Scarbrough at N. Carolina Central Wynn Gray Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Sutton Thomas Scarbrough vs. Norfolk State Reaves Gray Levine Helton McDaniel Blanks Dunston Fluellen Thompson, Jr. Fitzgerald Scarbrough Defensive LDE NG RDE LS OLB MLB OLB RS RCB FS LCB at North Carolina A&T Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Mitchell Irizarry vs. Savannah State Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Mitchell Irizarry vs. Morgan State Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Johnson, R. Chandler Mitchell Irizarry vs. South Carolina State Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Mitchell Irizarry vs. Howard Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Scott Young Marshall Corders Keaton Chandler Middleton Irizarry at Florida A&M Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Young Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Keaton Irizarry vs. Bethune-Cookman Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Young Marshall Coates Mack Chandler Keaton Irizarry at Hampton Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Scott Young Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Keaton Tucker at Delaware State Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Mitchell Irizarry at N. Carolina Central Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Mitchell Irizarry vs. Norfolk State Ward Dorsey, Jr. Newkirk Bohannon Coates Marshall Corders Mack Chandler Mitchell Irizarry

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MEAC Standings Final Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings Conference Overall Team W-L Pct. PF PA W-L Pct PF PA Home Away Neutral South Carolina State 8-0 1.000 281 93 10-2 Florida A&M 5-3 .625 289 194 9-3 Bethune-Cookman 5-3 .625 193 188 8-3 Hampton 5-3 .625 194 175 6-5 Delaware State 5-3 .625 181 149 5-6 Morgan State 4-4 .500 154 161 6-6 Norfolk State 3-5 .375 224 199 5-7 North Carolina A&T 1-7 .125 80 298 3-9 Howard 0-8 .000 131 270 1-10 Winston-Salem State * 0-0 .000 0 0 3-8 Due to NCAA Reclassification, WSSU is not ranked in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

.833 .750 .727 .545 .455 .500 .417 .250 .091 .272

366 422 282 272 220 240 303 172 197 177

184 284 210 260 228 234 300 366 337 250

WSSU Offensive Touchdown Analysis

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

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

0-0 2-0 0-1 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 1-0 0-0

Streak Won 8 Won 3 Lost 1 Won 1 Won 2 Lost 3 Won 1 Lost 3 Lost 7 Lost 2

WSSU Plays Per Drive

YARDS

No. of TD No. of TD Drives 1-10 14 0 11-20 3 1 21-30 1 0 31-40 1 1 41-50 2 2 51-60 0 8 61-70 0 7 71-80 0 1 81-90 0 1 91-99 0 0

POSS. TIME 0:01-0:30 0:31-1:00 1:01-1:30 1:31-2:00 2:01-3:00 3:01-4:00 4:01-5:00 5:01-6:00 6:01-7:00 7:01+ OT

TD Drives Plays on TD Drive 0 1: 0 1 2: 1 0 3: 0 3 4: 3 5 5: 1 6 6: 2 3 7: 4 3 8: 3 0 9: 2 0 10: 0 0 11+: 5

Total TD Drive Time: 63:02 / 3,782 seconds Total Offensive TD: 21 Average TD Time: 3:00.06 Shortest TD Drive Time: 00:41 Longest TD Drive Time: 05:53

WSSU’s Record When... Overall 3-8 vs. MEAC Teams 3-6 vs. Non-Conference Teams 0-2 Home 1-5 Away 2-3 Neutral 0-0 Current Streak Lost 2 Current Home Streak Lost 2 Current Road Streak Lost 1 Last Win 27-26 at Delaware St. (11/08/08) Last Loss 17-14 vs. Norfolk State (11/22/08) Day Games (before 6:00 p.m.) 2-3 Night Games (after 6:00 p.m.) 1-5 TV Games On ABC On ESPN (ESPN2, ESPNU) On Fox Sports Net On FSN PPV On NFL Network On Versus

0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

In September In October In November

0-4 1-2 2-2

vs. Top-25 Teams vs. Non-Ranked Teams vs. FBS (Division I-A) vs. FCS (Division I-AA) vs. Division II On Natural Grass On Field Turf

0-0 3-8 0-0 3-8 0-0 2-8 1-0

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Scoring First Coming-from-behind Leading after 1st quarter Behind after 1st quarter Tied after 1st quarter Leading at halftime Behind at halftime Tied at halftime Leading after 3rd quarter Behind after 3rd quarter Tied after 3rd quarter Overtime

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

Scoring 20 points or less Scoring 20+ points Scoring 30+ points Allowing 21 points or less Allowing 10 points or less

0-8 3-0 2-0 1-4 0-0

With a 100-yard rusher Allowing a 100-yard rusher With 300-yard passer Allowing a 300-yard passer Outgaining opponent Total offense + 300 yards Allow 300 + total offense Fewer turnovers than opponent More turnovers than opponent Turnovers equal Control posession time Opponent controls possession time Less penalties than opponent More penalties than opponent

WSSU Opponent at North Carolina A&T vs. Savannah State vs. Morgan State vs. South Carolina State vs. Howard at Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman at Hampton at Delaware State at North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State Totals:

Off. Plays 64 60 62 63 59 41 63 67 57 59 68 663

Drives 12 11 18 14 11 10 11 15 11 15 12 140

Avg. 5.3 5.5 3.4 4.5 5.4 4.1 5.7 4.5 5.2 3.9 5.7 4.7

Opponents Opponent at North Carolina A&T vs. Savannah State vs. Morgan State vs. South Carolina State vs. Howard at Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman at Hampton at Delaware State at North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State Totals:

Off. Plays 64 56 62 79 73 74 57 70 74 55 54 719

Drives 12 12 19 15 11 11 11 16 11 15 12 141

Avg. 5.3 4.7 3.3 5.2 6.6 6.7 5.2 4.4 6.7 3.7 4.5 5.1

WSSU 100-Yard Games 100-Yard Rushing Games Player ‘08 Brandon McRae - Roderick Fluellen - Nicholas Cooper 2 Total 2

‘07 0 2 DNP 9

‘06 1 0 DNP 1

‘05 - 0 DNP 5

Total 1 2 2 26

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

100-Yard Passing Games Player ‘08 Tienne Jefferson 1 Jarrett Dunston 2 Total 3

‘07 DNP - 0

‘06 DNP DNP 0

‘05 DNP DNP 0

Total 1 2 3

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

100-Yard Receiving Games Player ‘08 Mike Scarbrough - Bryant Bayne 2 Brent Thomas - Omar Kizzie - Total 2

‘07 1 0 0 0 1

‘06 0 0 0 DNP 0

‘05 0 0 0 DNP 0

Total 1 2 0 0 3

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Scoring Drive Analysis Scoring Drives - WSSU No. of Total Drive Type of Opponent Plays Yards Start Play N.C. A&T 1st/13:55 W14 Tienne Jefferson 3-yd. run 4:16 Run 2nd/12:29 W41 Savannah State 7 69 3:37 Run S.C. State 9 51 3:56 Kick S.C. State 11 60 2:09 Pass S.C. State 14 51 4:55 Run Howard 7 63 2:48 Pass Howard 4 65 1:49 Run Howard 4 67 1:11 Pass Howard 6 69 2:39 Run B-CU 11 69 5:31 Run Hampton 7 34 3:16 Run Hampton 9 55 4:33 Run Hampton 5 45 2:14 Run Hampton 2 20 0:41 Run Delaware State 7 65 3:11 Run Delaware State 11 43 5:25 Run Delaware State 8 59 3:37 Run Delaware State 12 56 5:53 Run N.C. Central 4 4 1:16 Kick N.C. Central 6 51 2:27 Run N.C. Central 8 70 3:39 Run Norfolk State 4 57 1:39 Run

(23 total)

Score Drive Scoring Time Score Time/Qtr 8 86 3:05 Run Savannah State 9 59 Nic Cooper 15-yd. run 3rd/2:37 W31 Nic Cooper 39-yd. run 1st/4:01 W36 Kljajic 30-yd. field goal 2nd/0:20 W40 Bayne 2-yd. reception 4th/11:08 W49 Dunston 3-yd. run 1st/5:05 W37 Sutton 7-yd. reception 1st/1:26 W35 Sutton 2-yd. run 2nd/7:15 W33 Bayne 45-yd. reception 3rd/6:28 W31 Dunston 41-yd. run 1st/1:17 W31 Dunston 1-yd. run 1st/8:48 H34 Fluellen 16-yd. run 2nd/10:17 W45 Dunston 1-yd. run 2nd/1:17 H45 Dunston 1-yd. run 3rd/14:07 H20 Dunston 20-yd. run 1st/8:24 W35 Wilson 4-yd. run 1st/2:47 D43 Dunston 8-yd. run 3rd/6:10 W41 Cooper 9-yd. run 4th/4:19 W44 Dunston 1-yd. run 2nd/7:55 N20 Kljajic 33-yd. field goal 2nd/3:08 W49 Dunston 1-yd. run 3rd/00:19 W30 Thompson, Jr. 1-yd. run 3rd/4:50 W43 Cooper 30-yd. run

Play Length Analysis Longest Plays (20+ Yards) (31 total) WSSU Yards Opponent Play/Situation/Result 106* Hampton Irizarry missed FG return/4-26/Touchdown at Hampton 00 81* Howard Middleton interception return/2-2/Touchdown at Howard 00 58 Howard Dunston pass to Bayne/1-10/1st down at Howard 7 52* Norfolk State Chandler fumble return/2-6/Touchdown at NSU 00 48 Delaware State Dunston pass to Fitzgerald/3-7/1st down at DSU 14 48 N.C. A&T Jeffeson pass to B. Thomas/1-10/1st down at N.C. A&T 1 45* Howard Dunston pass to Bayne/3-9/Touchdown at Howard 00 42 Hampton Dunston pass to Scarbrough/2-10/1st down at Hampton 3 41 Savannah St. Dunston pass to Kizzie/2-9/1st down at SSU 12 41* Howard Dunston rush for 41 yards/2-7/Touchdown at Howard 00 40 S.C. State Dunston pass to Bayne/3-9/1st down at S.C. State 23 40 Howard Dunston pass to Fitzgerald/3-10/1st down at Howard 13 34 Howard Dunston pass to Bayne/1-10/1st down at Howard 9 33 Howard Mack rush (fake punt)/4-3/1st down at Howard 40 31 N.C. A&T Fluellen rush for 31 yards/2-19/1st down at N.C. A&T 19 30 Norfolk State Cooper rush for 30 yards/3-3/Touchdown at NSU 00 30 S.C. State Dunston pass to Scarbrough/4-6/1st down at S.C. State 1 30 Howard Scott interception return/2-10/1st down at WSSU 31 29 B-CU Dunston pass to Fluellen/1-10/1st down at B-CU 41 28 Morgan State Cooper rush for 28 yards/1-10/1st down at MSU 10 26 N.C. A&T Jefferson pass to Fluellen/1-10/1st down at WSSU 40 25 Hampton Keaton interception return/1-10/1st down at Hampton 42 25 Howard Dunston pass to Wynn/3-10/1st down at WSSU 45 24 Norfolk State Cooper rush for 24 yards/2-1/1st down at NSU 47 24 Norfolk State Cooper rush for 24 yards/1-10/1st down at NSU 49 23* Savannah St. Cooper rush for 23 yards/1-10/Touchdown at SSU 00 22 Hampton Fluellen rush for 22 yards/1-10/1st down at Hampton 44 22 Savannah St. Wilson rush for 22 yards/3-4/1st down at SSU 12 22 Morgan State Dunston pass to Fitzgerald/2-18/1st down at WSSU 33 20 N.C. Central Thompson, Jr. rush for 20 yards/2-5/1st down at WSSU 45 20* Hampton Dunston rush for 20-yards/2-10/Touchdown at Hampton 00 * Indicates scoring plays

Scoring Drives - Opponents

(38 total)

No. of Total Drive Type of Score Drive Scoring Opponent Plays Yards Time Score Time/Qtr Start Play N.C. A&T 10 80 5:38 Run 1st/4:59 N20 Herb Miller 2-yd. run N.C. A&T 3 26 1:03 Run 4th/13:57 N26 Ferguson 12-yd. run Savannah State 3 58 0:55 Pass 2nd/3:52 S42 Denson 39-yd. reception Savannah State 9 23 4:50 Kick 3rd/6:23 W43 Williams 30-yd. field goal Savannah State 9 59 4:04 Pass 4th/13:24 S41 Bush 19-yd. reception Morgan State 1 3 0:08 Run 2nd/1:50 W03 Lee 3-yd. run S.C. State 10 70 3:26 Run 2nd/11:23 S30 Jamison 2-yd. run S.C. State 1 79 11:23 Pass 2nd/10:15 S21 Darby 79-yd. reception S.C. State 7 36 3:19 Kick 2nd/2:29 S49 Erickson 32-yd. field goal S.C. State 5 66 1:59 Pass 3rd/12:55 S34 Morris 38-yd. reception S.C. State 13 72 5:13 Run 3rd/1:05 S28 Ford 4-yd. run Howard 13 60 7:51 Pass 2nd/8:35 H40 Sherman 4-yd. reception Howard 13 49 4:04 Kick 4th/12:07 H31 Mendoza 38-yd. field goal Florida A&M 11 72 6:14 Kick 1st/2:05 F23 Scott 22-yd. field goal Florida A&M 11 76 5:48 Run 2nd/10:12 F24 Battle 1-yd. run Florida A&M 9 70 4:40 Pass 2nd/2:56 F30 Pulley 13-yd. reception Florida A&M 6 49 3:40 Run 4th/10:24 W49 Page 2-yd. run B-CU 5 63 2:50 Run 3rd/12:03 B37 Sumlar 4-yd. run B-CU 5 42 3:17 Run 4th/13:22 W42 Souverain 6-yd. run B-CU 3 9 1:37 Run 4th/9:57 W09 Souverain 3-yd. run B-CU 6 52 3:28 Run 4th/4:09 B48 Souverain 7-yd. run Hampton 7 39 2:45 Kick 1st/12:15 H46 Turavani 32-yd. field goal Hampton 7 51 2:44 Run 2nd/14:58 H49 Bynes 1-yd. run Hampton 4 56 1:14 Run 3rd/12:48 H44 Griffin 9-yd. run Hampton 7 56 1:24 Pass 4th/10:08 H44 Brown 6-yd. reception Hampton 8 87 2:57 Pass 4th/5:18 H13 Brown 3-yd. reception Delaware State 7 80 3:25 Pass 1st/11:35 D20 Jones 14-yd. reception Delaware State 16 69 6:49 Kick 2nd/10:54 D21 Flickinger 27-yd. field goal Delaware State 7 52 3:08 Pass 2nd/6:33 D48 Jones 9-yd. reception Delaware State 10 92 4:01 Pass 2nd/00:32 D08 Moore 14-yd. reception N.C. Central 4 1 1:58 Kick 1st/11:46 W29 Gilbert 45-yd. field goal N.C. Central 3 60 0:55 Run 3rd/13:52 N40 McCord 11-yd. run N.C. Central 4 5 1:59 Kick 3rd/13:52 W16 Gilbert 28-yd. field goal N.C. Central 3 1 1:45 Run 3rd/4:06 W01 Mobley 1-yd. run N.C. Central 10 40 4:57 Kick 4th/2:52 N43 Gilbert 34-yd. field goal Norfolk State 10 55 3:30 Kick 2nd/00:47 N27 Castellat 36-yd. field goal Norfolk State 12 74 5:16 Pass 3rd/6:36 N26 Dickerson 11-yd. reception Norfolk State 8 92 3:46 Run 4th/13:43 N08 Branche 4-yd. run

Play Length Analysis Longest Plays (20+ Yards) (29 total) Opponents Yards Opponent Play/Situation/Result 79* S.C. State Long pass to Darby/1-10/Touchdown at WSSU 00 53 Norfolk State Branche rush for 53 yards/1-10/1st down at WSSU 17 49 Norfolk State Branche rush for 49 yards/2-6/1st down at WSSU 39 45 Delaware State Winton pass to Moore/2-5/1st down at WSSU 19 45* Morgan State Meade interception return/1-10/Touchdown at WSSU 00 45 B-CU Souverain pass to Singleton/2-24/1st down at WSSU 11 42* B-CU Sumlar rush for 45 yards/3-5/Touchdown at WSSU 00 41 Hampton Bynes pass to Teel/1-15/1st down at WSSU 5 41 N.C. A&T Lowrance pass to Dawson/2-1/1st down at WSSU 13 39* Savannah St. Curry pass to Denson/1-15/Touchdown at WSSU 00 38* S.C. State Long pass to Morris/2-11/Touchdown at WSSU 00 34 Florida A&M Pulley pass to West/1-10/1st down at WSSU 7 32 N.C. Central Williams pass to Scott/1-10/1st down at WSSU 28 32 Hampton Bynes pass to McDaniel/2-8/1st down at WSSU 10 31 S.C. State Long pass to Young/1-10/1st down at WSSU 42 29 Delaware State Jones rush for 29 yards/1-10/1st down at WSSU 29 28* S.C. State White interception return/1-10/Touchdown at WSSU 00 26* S.C. State Ayers fumble return/3-3/Touchdown at WSSU 00 25 Hampton Bynes pass to Brown/2-8/1st down at Hampton 40 25 Florida A&M Battle pass to Elliott/3-4/1st down at WSSU 16 24 Hampton Bynes pass to McDaniel/2-10/1st down at WSSU 11 24 Howard Haigler pass to Sherman/3-10/1st down at WSSU 37 23 Hampton Bynes pass to McDaniel/2-10/1st down at WSSU 17 23 Florida A&M Battle pass to West/2-7/1st down at WSSU 40 21 N.C. Central McConico interception return/2-11/1st down at WSSU 16 21 Hampton Griffin rush for 21 yards/2-10/1st down at WSSU 41 21 Hampton Herbert pass to Teel/1-10/1st down to WSSU 35 20 N.C. Central Ingram interception return/1-10/1st down at WSSU 29 20 S.C. State Adams interception return/1st down at S.C. State 41 * Indicates scoring plays

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2008 MEAC Final Statistics SCORING OFFENSE 1. Florida A&M 2. South Carolina State 3. Bethune-Cookman 4. Norfolk State 5. Hampton 6. Morgan State Delaware State 8. Howard Winston-Salem State 9. North Carolina A&T SCORING DEFENSE 1. South Carolina State 2. Bethune-Cookman 3. Morgan State 4. Delaware State Winston-Salem State 5. Hampton 6. Florida A&M 7. Norfolk State 8. North Carolina A&T 9. Howard TOTAL OFFENSE 1. South Carolina State 2. Florida A&M 3. Hampton 4. Bethune-Cookman 5. Delaware State 6. Howard 7. Norfolk State 8. Morgan State Winston-Salem State 9. North Carolina A&T TOTAL DEFENSE 1. Morgan State 2. South Carolina State 3. Delaware State 4. Bethune-Cookman 5. Howard 6. Norfolk State Winston-Salem State 7. Hampton 8. Florida A&M 9. North Carolina A&T RUSHING OFFENSE 1. Bethune-Cookman 2. South Carolina State 3. Morgan State 4. Norfolk State 5. Florida A&M 6. Delaware State Winston-Salem State 7. North Carolina A&T 8. Hampton 9. Howard RUSHING DEFENSE 1. Morgan State 2. South Carolina State 3. Florida A&M Winston-Salem State 4. Delaware State 5. Bethune-Cookman 6. Norfolk State 7. Hampton 8. Howard 9. North Carolina A&T

G 12 13 11 12 11 12 11 11 11 12

TD 55 55 39 38 34 30 27 27 25 23

FG XPT 2XP DXP 12 54 0 0 3 46 1 0 5 31 1 0 11 38 0 0 12 30 1 0 10 26 1 0 10 24 1 0 5 12 4 0 2 17 1 0 3 23 0 0

Saf Points Avg/G 1 422 35.2 0 387 29.8 0 282 25.6 2 303 25.2 0 272 24.7 1 240 20.0 1 220 20.0 0 197 17.9 1 177 16.1 1 172 14.3

G 13 11 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 11

TD 28 27 31 29 32 35 39 41 49 45

FG XPT 2XP DXP 9 24 0 0 9 19 1 0 7 27 0 0 9 23 2 0 10 26 0 0 6 32 0 0 3 29 5 0 6 34 1 0 9 41 1 0 8 43 0 0

Saf Points Avg/G 1 221 17.0 0 210 19.1 0 234 19.5 0 228 20.7 0 250 22.7 0 260 23.6 1 284 23.7 0 300 25.0 1 366 30.5 0 337 30.6

G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 13 2651 2321 829 4972 6.0 12 1901 2398 751 4299 5.7 11 1160 2723 734 3883 5.3 11 2394 1138 636 3532 5.6 11 1501 1844 702 3345 4.8 11 884 2403 768 3287 4.3 12 1902 1642 779 3544 4.5 12 2040 1259 774 3299 4.3 11 1402 1214 665 2616 6.1 12 1357 1076 724 2433 3.4

TD Avg/G 49 382.5 45 358.2 28 353.0 35 321.1 27 304.1 27 298.8 30 295.3 24 274.9 25 237.8 21 202.8

G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 12 1136 1425 676 2561 3.8 13 1381 2155 865 3536 4.1 11 1587 1585 682 3172 4.7 11 1700 1581 683 3281 4.8 11 1921 1607 682 3528 5.2 12 1941 1924 730 3865 5.3 11 1616 1969 718 3585 5.0 11 1781 1879 708 3660 5.2 12 1621 2449 814 4070 5.0 12 2159 1982 787 4141 5.3

TD Avg/G 24 213.4 24 272.0 26 288.4 25 298.3 35 320.7 38 322.1 32 325.9 32 332.7 38 339.2 42 345.1

G 11 13 12 12 12 11 11 12 11 11

Att Yards Avg. 490 2394 4.9 490 2651 5.4 535 2040 3.8 459 1902 4.1 435 1901 4.4 387 1501 3.9 489 1402 3.0 471 1357 2.9 379 1160 3.1 327 884 2.7

TD Yards/G 28 217.6 32 203.9 16 170.0 20 158.5 23 158.4 17 136.5 18 127.5 15 113.1 9 105.5 10 80.4

G 12 13 12 11 11 11 12 11 11 12

Att Yards Avg. 417 1136 2.7 512 1381 2.7 407 1621 4.0 433 1901 3.7 430 1587 3.7 410 1700 4.1 451 1941 4.3 402 1781 4.4 449 1921 4.3 491 2159 4.4

TD Yards/G 10 94.7 12 106.2 21 135.1 17 146.9 16 144.3 15 154.5 21 161.8 19 161.9 22 174.6 29 179.9

PASS OFFENSE G Comp Att 1. Hampton 11 199 355 2. Howard 11 250 441 3. Florida A&M 12 183 316 4. South Carolina State 13 196 339 5. Delaware State 11 182 315 6. Norfolk State 12 161 320 Winston-Salem State 11 95 199 7. Morgan State 12 108 239 8. Bethune-Cookman 11 72 146 9. North Carolina A&T 12 115 253 PASS DEFENSE G Comp Att 1. Morgan State 12 117 259 2. Bethune-Cookman 11 147 273 3. Delaware State 11 131 252 4. Howard 11 125 233 5. Norfolk State 12 136 279 6. North Carolina A&T 12 158 296 7. South Carolina State 13 213 353 8. Hampton 11 162 306 Winston-Salem State 11 168 285 9. Florida A&M 12 219 407 PASS EFFICIENCY G Comp Att 1. Florida A&M 12 183 316 2. Hampton 11 199 355 3. South Carolina State 13 196 339 4. Bethune-Cookman 11 72 146 Winston-Salem State 11 95 199 5. Howard 11 250 441 6. Delaware State 11 182 315 7. Norfolk State 12 161 320 8. Morgan State 12 108 239 9. North Carolina A&T 12 115 253 PASS DEFENSE EFFIC. G Comp Att 1. Morgan State 12 117 259 2. Delaware State 11 131 252 3. Bethune-Cookman 11 147 273 4. Norfolk State 12 136 279 5. Florida A&M 12 219 407 6. Hampton 11 162 306 7. South Carolina State 13 213 353 8. North Carolina A&T 12 158 296 9. Howard 11 125 233 Winston-Salem State 11 168 285 KICKOFF RETURNS G No. Yards 1. Florida A&M 12 45 1202 2. Hampton 11 38 872 Winston-Salem State 11 48 994 3. Norfolk State 12 47 937 4. Morgan State 12 34 638 5. North Carolina A&T 12 65 1203 6. Bethune-Cookman 11 40 680 7. Delaware State 11 41 695 8. Howard 11 45 677 9. South Carolina State 13 40 598 PUNT RETURN AVG G No. Yards 1. Norfolk State 12 13 251 2. Florida A&M 12 36 542 3. Hampton 11 30 438 4. South Carolina State 13 26 340 5. Bethune-Cookman 11 19 236 6. North Carolina A&T 12 21 214 7. Howard 11 24 237 8. Morgan State 12 31 261 9. Delaware State 11 27 224 Winston-Salem State 11 19 137

Int 10 19 10 10 17 13 13 19 4 14

Pct. Yards 56.1 2723 56.7 2403 57.9 2398 57.8 2321 57.8 1844 50.3 1642 47.7 1214 45.2 1259 49.3 1138 45.5 1076

Avg. TD 7.7 19 5.4 17 7.6 22 6.8 17 5.9 10 5.1 10 6.1 3 5.3 8 7.8 7 4.3 6

Avg/G 247.5 218.5 199.8 178.5 167.6 136.8 110.4 104.9 103.5 89.7

Int 19 12 15 8 16 8 19 10 9 16

Pct. Yards 45.2 1425 53.8 1581 52.0 1585 53.6 1607 48.7 1924 53.4 1982 60.3 2155 52.9 1879 58.9 1969 53.8 2449

Avg. TD 5.5 14 5.8 10 6.3 10 6.9 13 6.9 17 6.7 13 6.1 12 6.1 13 6.9 12 6.0 17

Avg/G 118.8 143.7 144.1 146.1 160.3 165.2 165.8 170.8 179.0 204.1

Int 10 10 10 4 13 19 17 13 19 14

Pct. Yards TD Effic. 57.9 2398 22 103.4 56.1 2723 19 99.5 57.8 2321 17 96.2 49.3 1138 7 92.4 47.7 1214 3 90.9 56.7 2403 17 83.0 57.8 1844 10 82.6 50.3 1642 10 74.1 45.2 1259 8 62.3 45.5 1076 6 60.4

Int 19 15 12 16 16 10 19 8 8 9

Pct. Yards TD Effic. 45.2 1425 14 68.8 52.0 1585 10 79.5 53.8 1581 10 81.3 48.7 1924 17 83.9 53.8 2449 17 84.4 52.9 1879 13 85.6 60.3 2155 12 86.9 53.4 1982 13 90.2 53.6 1607 13 92.4 58.9 1969 12 124.56

TD 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg. 26.7 22.9 20.7 19.9 18.8 18.5 17.0 17.0 15.0 14.9

TD 1 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0

Avg. 19.3 15.1 14.6 13.1 12.4 10.2 9.9 8.4 8.3 7.2

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INTERCEPTIONS G No. Yards TD Avg. 1. South Carolina State 13 19 149 2 7.8 2. Morgan State 12 19 345 4 18.2 3. Florida A&M 12 16 321 1 20.1 4. Norfolk State 12 16 289 2 18.1 5. Delaware State 11 15 91 0 6.1 6. Bethune-Cookman 11 12 248 1 20.7 7. Hampton 11 10 80 1 8.0 Winston-Salem State 11 9 162 0 18.0 8. Howard 11 8 79 0 9.9 9. North Carolina A&T 12 8 60 2 7.5 PUNTING G No. Yards Avg/P Ret. Avg. TB Net/P 1. Delaware State 11 57 2136 37.5 99 1.7 4 34.3 2. Hampton 11 58 2498 43.1 344 5.9 10 33.7 3. South Carolina State 13 58 2431 41.9 362 6.2 6 33.6 4. Bethune-Cookman 11 48 1941 40.4 229 4.8 6 33.2 5. Norfolk State 12 64 2475 38.7 341 5.3 2 32.7 Winston-Salem State 11 69 2444 35.4 236 8.1 4 30.8 6. Howard 11 68 2408 35.4 273 4.0 3 30.5 7. Morgan State 12 65 2262 34.8 254 3.9 2 30.3 8. Florida A&M 12 59 2015 34.2 178 3.0 4 29.8 9. North Carolina A&T 12 88 3169 36.0 587 6.7 2 28.9 KICKOFF COVERAGE G No. Yards Avg. Return TB Net Avg. 1. South Carolina State 13 72 3849 53.5 969 3 39.2 2. Florida A&M 12 79 4365 55.3 1239 2 39.1 3. Delaware State 11 45 2519 56.0 744 4 37.7 4. Morgan State 12 47 2460 52.3 651 2 37.6 Winston-Salem State 11 69 2444 45.2 944 0 35.6 5. Norfolk State 12 59 2943 49.9 841 1 35.3 6. Bethune-Cookman 11 51 2873 56.3 969 8 34.2 7. Hampton 11 55 3121 56.7 1233 1 34.0 8. North Carolina A&T 12 39 1812 46.5 566 0 31.9 9. Howard 11 36 1769 49.1 619 1 31.4 FIELD GOALS G Made-Att Pct. 1. Morgan State 12 10-16 .625 2. Florida A&M 12 12-20 .600 North Carolina A&T 12 3-5 .600 South Carolina State 13 3-5 .600 5. Hampton 11 12-22 .545 6. Norfolk State 12 11-21 .524 7. Delaware State 11 10-20 .500 Bethune-Cookman 11 5-10 .500 9. Howard 11 5-11 .455 Winston-Salem State 11 2-6 .333 PAT KICKING G Made-Att Pct. 1. Norfolk State 12 38-38 1.000 North Carolina A&T 12 23-23 1.000 3. Florida A&M 12 54-55 .982 4. Delaware State 11 24-25 .960 5. Hampton 11 30-32 .938 6. Morgan State 12 26-28 .929 7. South Carolina State 13 46-53 .868 8. Bethune-Cookman 11 31-37 .838 Winston-Salem State 11 17-22 .774 9. Howard 11 12-16 .750 SACKS BY G No. Yards 1. South Carolina State 13 39 241 2. Bethune-Cookman 11 34 252 3. Morgan State 12 32 241 4. Hampton 11 30 165 5. Norfolk State 12 28 176 6. Florida A&M 12 27 179 Winston-Salem State 11 22 159 7. North Carolina A&T 12 16 76 8. Delaware State 11 15 103 9. Howard 11 13 95

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SACKS AGAINST G No. Yards 1. South Carolina State 13 8 60 2. Delaware State 11 20 137 3. Bethune-Cookman 11 21 131 4. Norfolk State 12 23 133 5. Hampton 11 26 211 6. Florida A&M 12 27 174 7. Morgan State 12 30 181 8. Howard 11 34 232 9. North Carolina A&T 12 35 255 Winston-Salem State 11 36 195 FIRST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total Avg/G 1. South Carolina State 13 134 101 17 252 19.4 2. Florida A&M 12 99 103 22 224 18.7 3. Hampton 11 69 112 17 198 18.0 4. Delaware State 11 86 91 20 197 17.9 5. Howard 11 57 113 20 190 17.3 6. Morgan State 12 114 56 17 187 15.6 Norfolk State 12 95 71 21 187 15.6 8. Bethune-Cookman 11 118 44 14 176 16.0 Winston-Salem State 11 90 48 10 148 12.3 9. North Carolina A&T 12 77 52 9 138 11.5 OPPONENT 1ST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total Avg/G 1. Morgan State 12 69 56 20 145 12.1 2. Delaware State 11 85 63 20 168 15.3 3. Bethune-Cookman 11 85 73 17 175 15.9 4. Howard 11 98 66 14 178 16.2 5. Hampton 11 89 83 20 192 17.5 6. Norfolk State 12 104 82 21 207 17.2 7. South Carolina State 13 97 101 18 216 16.6 8. Florida A&M 12 93 106 23 222 18.5 9. North Carolina A&T 12 108 94 23 225 18.8 Winston-Salem State 11 99 84 16 199 18.9 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS G Conv. Att. Pct. 1. South Carolina State 13 66 158 41.8 2. Florida A&M 12 65 158 41.1 3. Delaware State 11 54 145 37.2 4. Howard 11 63 176 35.8 5. Bethune-Cookman 11 44 126 34.9 Winston-Salem State 11 49 151 32.5 6. Hampton 11 48 151 31.8 7. Morgan State 12 52 166 31.3 8. Norfolk State 12 51 168 30.4 9. North Carolina A&T 12 42 167 25.1 OPP 3RD-DN CONVERT G Conv. Att. Pct. 1. Morgan State 12 39 159 24.5 2. Florida A&M 12 49 163 30.1 3. Hampton 11 47 151 31.1 4. Bethune-Cookman 11 46 142 32.4 5. South Carolina State 13 65 195 33.3 6. North Carolina A&T 12 52 152 34.2 7. Delaware State 11 51 146 34.9 8. Howard 11 56 146 38.4 9. Norfolk State 12 57 147 38.8 Winston-Salem State 11 57 145 39.3 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS G Conv. Att. Pct. 1. Hampton 11 11 16 68.8 2. Florida A&M 12 6 9 66.7 3. Norfolk State 12 11 19 57.9 4. Morgan State 12 11 22 50.0 5. Delaware State 11 5 11 45.5 6. Howard 11 13 29 44.8 7. South Carolina State 13 8 19 42.1 Winston-Salem State 11 8 19 42.1 8. Bethune-Cookman 11 6 16 37.5 9. North Carolina A&T 12 9 25 36.0

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OPP 4TH-DN CONVERT G Conv. Att. Pct. 1. Norfolk State 12 3 12 25.0 2. North Carolina A&T 12 7 19 36.8 3. Morgan State 12 7 18 38.9 4. South Carolina State 13 14 33 42.4 5. Howard 11 6 14 42.9 6. Bethune-Cookman 11 11 25 44.0 7. Hampton 11 9 18 50.0 Winston-Salem State 11 8 16 50.0 8. Delaware State 11 11 19 57.9 9. Florida A&M 12 16 21 76.2 PENALTIES G No. Yards Avg/G Winston-Salem State 11 50 419 35.4 1. Howard 11 67 606 55.1 2. Bethune-Cookman 11 87 655 59.5 3. Delaware State 11 72 695 63.2 4. Norfolk State 12 88 775 64.6 5. Morgan State 12 87 784 65.3 6. Florida A&M 12 94 807 67.2 7. South Carolina State 13 100 934 71.8 8. North Carolina A&T 12 94 878 73.2 9. Hampton 11 98 996 90.5 OPPONENT PENALTIES G No. Yards Avg/G 1. Bethune-Cookman 11 69 715 65.0 2. Delaware State 11 78 713 64.8 3. Howard 11 86 706 64.2 4. Norfolk State 12 88 744 62.0 5. Hampton 11 73 647 58.8 Winston-Salem State 11 72 631 57.4 6. Florida A&M 12 83 672 56.0 7. Morgan State 12 75 668 55.7 8. North Carolina A&T 12 77 628 52.3 9. South Carolina State 13 78 675 51.9 TIME OF POSSESSION G Poss. Time Avg/G 1. Morgan State 12 388:07 32:20 2. Norfolk State 12 379:40 31:38 3. Florida A&M 12 369:19 30:46 4. Howard 11 336:08 30:33 5. Bethune-Cookman 11 331:16 30:06 6. North Carolina A&T 12 357:39 29:48 7. Delaware State 11 325:42 29:36 8. Hampton 11 319:59 29:05 Winston-Salem State 11 315:16 28:40 9. South Carolina State 13 356:17 27:24 Gained Lost TURNOVER MARGIN G Fumb Int Total Fumb Int Total Margin Per/G 1. Norfolk State 12 18 16 34 7 13 20 +14 1.17 2. Florida A&M 12 17 16 33 15 10 25 +8 0.67 3. South Carolina State 13 9 19 28 11 10 21 +7 0.54 4. Delaware State 11 11 15 26 9 17 26 +0 0.00 Bethune-Cookman 11 9 12 21 17 4 21 +0 0.00 6. North Carolina A&T 12 17 8 25 15 14 29 -4 -0.33 Winston-Salem State 11 11 9 20 12 13 24 -4 -0.36 7. Hampton 11 8 10 18 13 10 23 -5 -0.45 8. Morgan State 12 11 19 30 17 19 36 -6 -0.50 9. Howard 11 15 8 23 11 19 30 -7 -0.64 RED ZONE G Scores- Pct. TDs Rush- Made- Fumb Int. Downs OFFENSE Chances Pass Att 1. Delaware State 11 35-43 81.4 25 16-9 10-15 0 1 2 2. South Carolina State 13 39-48 81.2 36 28-8 3-4 2 3 1 3. North Carolina A&T 12 21-26 80.8 18 14-4 3-3 1 0 4 4. Norfolk State 12 35-44 79.5 26 20-6 9-14 0 2 2 5. Florida A&M 12 37-47 78.7 25 16-9 12-15 3 1 1 6. Hampton 11 28-36 77.8 18 8-10 10-15 1 0 2 Bethune-Cookman 11 28-36 77.8 23 22-1 5-9 1 2 0 8.Howard 11 24-32 75.0 20 8-12 4-6 1 2 3 Winston-Salem State 11 19-30 63.3 17 15-2 2-3 3 2 3 9. Morgan State 12 22-36 61.1 14 9-5 8-12 4 2 4

RED ZONE G Scores- Pct. TDs Rush- Made- Fumb Int. Downs OFFENSE Chances Pass Att 1. Morgan State 12 24-38 63.2 17 9-8 7-12 2 3 3 2. Hampton 11 26-39 66.7 21 14-7 5-9 2 2 5 3. South Carolina State 13 26-36 72.2 18 12-6 8-11 2 2 2 Bethune-Cookman 11 26-36 72.2 17 11-6 9-12 1 2 3 5. North Carolina A&T 12 36-48 75.0 27 22-5 9-10 3 2 3 Winston-Salem State 11 34-44 77.3 25 16-9 9-15 1 2 1 6. Norfolk State 12 29-37 78.4 23 15-8 6-6 3 2 3 7. Florida A&M 12 31-39 79.5 29 19-10 2-7 1 0 2 8. Howard 11 33-39 84.6 25 18-7 8-11 1 1 1 9. Delaware State 11 27-31 87.1 20 15-5 7-7 2 2 0 ON-SIDE KICKS BY G On-side Pct. 1. Howard 11 2-4 50.0 Norfolk State 12 1-2 50.0 3. Bethune-Cookman 11 0-2 0.0 North Carolina A&T 12 0-0 0.0 Florida A&M 12 0-0 0.0 Delaware State 11 0-0 0.0 South Carolina State 13 0-0 0.0 Hampton 11 0-0 0.0 Morgan State 12 0-0 0.0 Winston-Salem State 11 0-0 0.0 ON-SIDE KICKS AGAINST G On-side Pct. 1. Delaware State 11 0-2 0.0 South Carolina State 13 0-1 0.0 Bethune-Cookman 11 0-0 0.0 Hampton 11 0-0 0.0 Morgan State 12 0-0 0.0 North Carolina A&T 12 0-0 0.0 Winston-Salem State 11 0-0 0.0 7. Florida A&M 12 1-3 33.3 8. Norfolk State 12 1-1 100.0 Howard 11 1-1 100.0

Final MEAC Individual Statistics RUSHING Cl 1. FORD,William-South Carolina State JR 2. JAMES,Devan-Morgan State SO 3. BRANCHE,D.-Norfolk State SO 4. PULLEY,C-Florida A&M JR 5. SUMLAR,Brian-Bethune-Cookman SO 6. COKER,LaMarcus-Hampton JR 7. SYLVESTER,P-Florida A&M SO 8. STROTHER,C.-Delaware State SR 9. FERGUSON,M-North Carolina A&T SR 10. SOUVERAIN,M-Bethune-Cookman SR

G 13 12 12 11 11 9 12 10 11 11

Att. Yards Avg. TD Long Avg/G 246 1499 6.1 13 63 115.3 292 1337 4.6 8 36 111.4 229 1055 4.6 10 53 87.9 118 885 7.5 7 51 80.5 150 759 5.1 10 43 69.0 144 612 4.2 1 49 68.0 166 717 4.3 8 82 59.8 123 577 4.7 1 78 57.7 187 618 3.3 7 40 56.2 119 565 4.7 10 54 51.4

PASSING AVG/GAME Cl G Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Long Avg/G 1. BYNES,Herbert-Hampton SO 11 199 - 353 - 10 56.4 2723 19 85 247.5 2. HAIGLER,Floyd-Howard JR 11 250 - 441 - 19 56.7 2403 17 49 218.5 3. LONG,Malcolm-South Carolina State SO 13 171 - 298 - 9 57.4 1985 14 79 152.7 4. BROWN,Dennis-Norfolk State JR 12 154 - 307 - 12 50.2 1542 9 51 128.5 5. PULLEY,C-Florida A&M JR 11 98 - 178 - 5 55.1 1382 17 60 125.6 6. WINTON,V.-Delaware State SR 11 135 - 240 - 14 56.2 1321 8 45 120.1 7. BATTLE,E-Florida A&M SO 12 83 - 132 - 4 62.9 963 4 71 80.2 8. MILLER,Herb-North Carolina A&T JR 9 67 - 132 - 7 50.8 677 3 42 75.2 9. JACKSON,Carlton-Morgan State JR 10 58 - 112 - 6 51.8 742 5 43 74.2 10. SOUVERAIN,M-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 32 - 75 - 2 42.7 515 3 53 46.8 PASS EFFICIENCY Cl G Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Long Effic. 1. LOWRANCE,G-North Carolina A&T JR 10 1 - 1 - 0 100.0 41 0 41 305.0 2. WOODSON,Lee-North Carolina A&T SR 12 2 - 3 - 0 66.7 71 1 50 251.7 3. ELLIOTT,K-Florida A&M SO 12 2 - 3 - 0 66.7 53 1 41 221.7 4. RUDD,Billy-Norfolk State FR 12 2 - 3 - 0 66.7 66 0 37 176.7 5. SKEETE,J-Morgan State SR 12 1 - 1 - 0 100.0 14 0 14 170.0 6. PULLEY,C-Florida A&M JR 11 98 - 178 - 5 55.1 1382 17 60 107.4 7. BYNES,Herbert-Hampton SO 11 199 - 353 - 10 56.4 2723 19 85 100.0 8. BATTLE,E-Florida A&M SO 12 83 - 132 - 4 62.9 963 4 71 99.4 9. LONG,Malcolm-South Carolina State SO 13 171 - 298 - 9 57.4 1985 14 79 94.0 10. JACKSON,Carlton-Morgan State JR 10 58 - 112 - 6 51.8 742 5 43 83.1

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RECEPTIONS/GAME Cl G Rec. Yards TD Long Avg/C Avg/G Rec/G 1. HOOD,Arlandus-Howard SR 10 53 510 1 49 9.6 51.0 5.3 2. BROWN,Justin-Hampton SR 11 56 887 9 85 15.8 80.6 5.1 3. ELLIOTT,K-Florida A&M SO 12 58 817 7 58 14.1 68.1 4.8 4. SHERMAN,Brandon-Howard JR 11 46 525 5 48 11.4 47.7 4.2 5.YOUNG,Oliver-South Carolina State JR 13 48 605 4 53 12.6 46.5 3.7 6. JOHNSON,Jamar-Norfolk State SR 12 44 401 5 45 9.1 33.4 3.7 7. GILCHRIST,Jerem-Hampton SR 11 40 544 2 41 13.6 49.5 3.6 8. BROWN,E.-Delaware State SR 11 36 369 2 59 10.2 33.5 3.3 9. WEST,I-Florida A&M SO 11 35 636 4 60 18.2 57.8 3.2 10. TEEL,Kevin-Hampton SR 11 33 365 1 41 11.1 33.2 3.0 RECEIVE YDS/GAME Cl G Rec. Yards TD Long Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 1. BROWN,Justin-Hampton SR 11 56 887 9 85 5.1 15.8 80.6 2. ELLIOTT,K-Florida A&M SO 12 58 817 7 58 4.8 14.1 68.1 3. WEST,I-Florida A&M SO 11 35 636 4 60 3.2 18.2 57.8 4. HOOD,Arlandus-Howard SR 10 53 510 1 49 5.3 9.6 51.0 5. GILCHRIST,Jerem-Hampton SR 11 40 544 2 41 3.6 13.6 49.5 6. SHERMAN,Brandon-Howard JR 11 46 525 5 48 4.2 11.4 47.7 7.YOUNG,Oliver-South Carolina State JR 13 48 605 4 53 3.7 12.6 46.5 8. MORRIS,Phillip-South Carolina State SR 13 37 569 5 74 2.8 15.4 43.8 9. SMITH,A-Florida A&M SO 11 32 445 6 71 2.9 13.9 40.5 10. DARBY,Octavius-South Carolina State SR 13 31 518 6 79 2.4 16.7 39.8 TOTAL OFFENSE Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G 1. BYNES,Herbert-Hampton SO 11 -97 2723 408 2626 238.7 2. HAIGLER,Floyd-Howard JR 11 31 2403 537 2434 221.3 3. PULLEY,C-Florida A&M JR 11 885 1382 296 2267 206.1 4. BROWN,Dennis-Norfolk State JR 12 466 1542 418 2008 167.3 5. WINTON,V.-Delaware State SR 11 486 1321 367 1807 164.3 6. LONG,Malcolm-South Carolina State SO 13 140 1985 332 2125 163.5 7. FORD,William-South Carolina State JR 13 1499 0 246 1499 115.3 8. JAMES,Devan-Morgan State SO 12 1337 0 292 1337 111.4 9. SOUVERAIN,M-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 565 515 194 1080 98.2 10. JACKSON,Carlton-Morgan State JR 10 169 742 173 911 91.1 SCORING Cl G TD FG XPT 2XP Pts Pts/G 1. SCOTT,T-Florida A&M FR 12 0 12 54 0 90 7.5 2. JAMISON,Travil-South Carolina State JR 13 16 0 0 0 96 7.4 3. FORD,William-South Carolina State JR 13 13 0 0 0 78 6.0 TURAVANI,Carlo-Hampton SO 11 0 12 30 0 66 6.0 5. CASTELLAT,J.-Norfolk State JR 12 0 11 35 0 68 5.7 6. WINTON,V.-Delaware State SR 11 10 0 0 2 62 5.6 7. SOUVERAIN,M-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 10 0 0 0 60 5.5 SUMLAR,Brian-Bethune-Cookman SO 11 10 0 0 0 60 5.5 9. BRANCHE,D.-Norfolk State SO 12 10 0 0 0 60 5.0 10. FLICKINGER,R.-Delaware State JR 11 0 10 24 0 54 4.9 SCORING (TDs) Cl G TD Rush Pass Ret. PAT Pts Pts/G 1. JAMISON,Travil-South Carolina State JR 13 16 16 0 0 0 96 7.4 2. FORD,William-South Carolina State JR 13 13 13 0 0 0 78 6.0 3. WINTON,V.-Delaware State SR 11 10 10 0 0 1 62 5.6 4. SOUVERAIN,M-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 10 10 0 0 0 60 5.5 SUMLAR,Brian-Bethune-Cookman SO 11 10 10 0 0 0 60 5.5 6. BRANCHE,D.-Norfolk State SO 12 10 10 0 0 0 60 5.0 7. BROWN,Justin-Hampton SR 11 9 0 9 0 0 54 4.9 8. PULLEY,C-Florida A&M JR 11 8 7 1 0 0 48 4.4 9. SYLVESTER,P-Florida A&M SO 12 8 8 0 0 0 48 4.0 JAMES,Devan-Morgan State SO 12 8 8 0 0 0 48 4.0 SCORING (KICK) Cl G PATs FGs Pts Pts/G 1. SCOTT,T-Florida A&M FR 12 54-55 12-20 90 7.5 2. TURAVANI,Carlo-Hampton SO 11 30-32 12-21 66 6.0 3. CASTELLAT,J.-Norfolk State JR 12 35-35 11-21 68 5.7 4. FLICKINGER,R.-Delaware State JR 11 24-25 10-20 54 4.9 5. MEADE,James-Morgan State SR 12 26-28 10-16 56 4.7 6. ERICKSON,Blake-South Carolina State FR 13 46-53 3-5 55 4.2 7. McCUTCHEON,MATT-Bethune-Cookman FR 11 31-37 5-10 46 4.2 8. HOUSTON,Eric-North Carolina A&T SO 12 23-23 3-5 32 2.7 9. WOLFF,Patrick-Howard SO 9 2-4 1-2 5 0.6 10. ESTEP,Ryan-Norfolk State FR 9 3-3 0-0 3 0.3 PUNT RETURN AVG Cl G No. Yards TD Long Avg. 1.VANN,L-Florida A&M JR 12 29 464 3 92 16.0 2. GILCHRIST,Jerem-Hampton SR 11 28 437 3 88 15.6 3. COUNCIL,Corey-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 17 211 1 55 12.4 4. DRAYTON,Brandon-Howard FR 10 23 230 0 42 10.0 5. WILSON,Jai-Morgan State SR 12 25 229 0 33 9.2 6. HUDSON,B.-Delaware State JR 10 13 112 0 58 8.6 7. COSBY,Quintin-North Carolina A&T JR 12 17 142 0 20 8.4

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KICK RETURN AVG Cl G No. 1. TEEL,Kevin-Hampton SR 11 15 2.VANN,L-Florida A&M JR 12 38 3. FLUKER-BERRY,D.-Norfolk State SO 12 16 4. MOORE,Aaron-Morgan State SR 12 26 5. FERRELL,Justin-North Carolina A&T FR 10 19 6. WALKER,Dario-Norfolk State SR 12 16 7. COUNCIL,Corey-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 33 8. DECEMBERT,Marti-Howard SR 11 17 ALL PURPOSE Cl G Rush Rcv 1.VANN,L-Florida A&M JR 12 11 0 2. FORD,William-South Carolina State JR 13 1499 72 3. JAMES,Devan-Morgan State SO 12 1337 54 4. COKER,LaMarcus-Hampton JR 9 612 265 5. COUNCIL,Corey-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 207 77 6. BRANCHE,D.-Norfolk State SO 12 1055 49 7. GILCHRIST,Jerem-Hampton SR 11 1 544 8. PULLEY,C-Florida A&M JR 11 885 53 9. TEEL,Kevin-Hampton SR 11 11 365 10. BROWN,Justin-Hampton SR 11 0 887 PUNTING Cl G No. 1. BLANCHARD,Jahma-Hampton JR 11 58 2. KEABLE,Justin-Bethune-Cookman SO 11 44 3. HAIRE,Aaron-South Carolina State JR 12 58 4. RUDD,Billy-Norfolk State FR 12 63 5. LOCHNER,N.-Delaware State JR 11 54 6. WOLFF,Patrick-Howard SO 9 54 7. WOODSON,Lee-North Carolina A&T SR 12 86 8. PLATT,W-Florida A&M FR 12 56 9. SKEETE,J-Morgan State SR 12 64 FIELD GOALS Cl G Made 1. TURAVANI,Carlo-Hampton SO 11 12 2. SCOTT,T-Florida A&M FR 12 12 3. CASTELLAT,J.-Norfolk State JR 12 11 4. FLICKINGER,R.-Delaware State JR 11 10 5. MEADE,James-Morgan State SR 12 10 6. McCUTCHEON,MATT-Bethune-Cookman FR 11 7. HOUSTON,Eric-North Carolina A&T SO 12 3 8. ERICKSON,Blake-South Carolina State FR 13 3 9. WOLFF,Patrick-Howard SO 9 1 FIELD GOAL PCT Cl G Made 1. MEADE,James-Morgan State SR 12 10 2. SCOTT,T-Florida A&M FR 12 12 3. TURAVANI,Carlo-Hampton SO 11 12 4. CASTELLAT,J.-Norfolk State JR 12 11 5. FLICKINGER,R.-Delaware State JR 11 10 McCUTCHEON,MATT-Bethune-Cookman FR 11 5 PAT KICKING PCT Cl G Made 1. SCOTT,T-Florida A&M FR 12 54 2. ERICKSON,Blake-South Carolina State FR 13 46 TACKLES (All positions) Cl G Pos. 1. COOPER,Endor-Howard SR 11 LB 2. GOODE,Wakeem-Hampton SR 11 LB 3. CONNER,K.-Delaware State SR 11 LB 4. LONG,Brandon-North Carolina A&T SR 12 5. ROLAND,Travis-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 6. JAMISON,Arando-Howard JR 11 DB 7. WHITEHEAD,T.-Norfolk State JR 12 DB 8. MCFADDEN,Marsha-South Carolina State SR 13 LB WHITE,Tony-South Carolina State SR 13 LB 10. ALPHONSE,Mike-Norfolk State JR 12 LB 11. SWETT,Michael-Hampton JR 11 LB 12. ODOM,Brendan-Bethune-Cookman JR 11 LB 13. GUYTON,Jarrell-Morgan State SR 11 LB 14. THORNTON,Andre-North Carolina A&T JR 12 LB 15. WADE,Jonathan-Hampton SO 10 SS 16. BAKER,Chris-Hampton JR 11 DE 17. GRANT,A.-Delaware State SO 11 DB 18. WATKINS,J.-Delaware State SR 10 LB 19. HAMLIN,Markee-South Carolina State JR 12 DB 20. PARKER,B-Florida A&M JR 12 LB 21. LEFTWICH,Troy-Morgan State JR 10 LB 22. JEAN-MARY,Patri-Howard FR 11 LB 23. GRAHAM,A-Florida A&M FR 12 ODOM,Kendrick-Bethune-Cookman JR 10 25. ANDERSON,Josh-Norfolk State SR 12 DB

Yards 553 1121 424 546 376 297 580 280 PR 464 0 0 0 211 0 437 0 4 0

TD Long Avg. 2 90 36.9 3 99 29.5 1 84 26.5 0 46 21.0 0 39 19.8 0 31 18.6 0 65 17.6 0 38 16.5 KR Yards 1121 1612 18 1589 0 1391 19 896 580 1075 0 1104 19 1001 0 938 553 933 0 887

Yards/G 134.3 122.2 115.9 99.6 97.7 92.0 91.0 85.3 84.8 80.6

Yards Long Avg. 2498 79 43.1 1856 63 42.2 2431 64 41.9 2475 63 39.3 2118 64 39.2 2022 65 37.4 3169 53 36.8 2015 58 36.0 2262 58 35.3 Att. 21 20 21 20 16 5 5 5 2

Pct. Made/G 57.1 1.09 60.0 1.00 52.4 0.92 50.0 0.91 62.5 0.83 10 50.0 0.45 60.0 0.25 60.0 0.23 50.0 0.11

Att. Long Pct. 16 40 62.5 20 43 60.0 21 43 57.1 21 49 52.4 20 35 50.0 10 35 50.0 Att. Pct. 55 98.2 53 86.8 Solo Ast. Total Avg/G Sacks 71 54 125 11.4 3.0 38 73 111 10.1 3.0 38 57 95 8.6 1.0 54 41 95 7.9 1.0 40 43 83 7.5 8.0 34 45 79 7.2 0.5 44 39 83 6.9 0.0 51 37 88 6.8 5.0 38 50 88 6.8 0.0 36 45 81 6.8 2.5 26 48 74 6.7 2.0 33 38 71 6.5 3.0 35 35 70 6.4 4.0 28 48 76 6.3 1.0 35 28 63 6.3 0.0 32 37 69 6.3 8.5 34 34 68 6.2 2.0 30 30 60 6.0 2.0 42 28 70 5.8 0.0 46 22 68 5.7 8.0 27 29 56 5.6 4.0 30 31 61 5.5 1.5 41 25 66 5.5 6.0 27 28 55 5.5 1.5 44 20 64 5.3 2.0

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HOWARD,George-Morgan State JR 12 LB 27. CORNIFFE,Martin-Howard JR 11 DB PARKER,Robert-Howard JR 11 DB 29.BEACH,J-Florida A&M SR 12 CB 30. JACKSON,DEXTER-Bethune-Cookman JR 11 DL 31. CLEMENT,Nick-North Carolina A&T JR 12 32. ALLEN,Terrance-South Carolina State SR 13 DB 33. HERRING,Jarrell-North Carolina A&T JR 12 DL HARVEY,G-Florida A&M FR 12 35. JACKSON,Brandon-North Carolina A&T SO 10 LB 36. MARSH,Dennis-Norfolk State SR 12 DL 37. SMILEY,Josh-Bethune-Cookman SO 11 LB 38. BUSH,Rafael-South Carolina State JR 13 DB 39.VANN,L-Florida A&M JR 12 DB 40. CARROLL,A.-Delaware State FR 10 DL 41. ONYIUKE,Gregory-Morgan State SR 12 LB 42. HODGE,Donte’-Norfolk State SR 12 LB 43. HEDGEPETH,J-North Carolina A&T JR 12 LB ROMAIN,J.-Delaware State SR 11 DB SPINNER,R.-Delaware State SR 11 DL WILLIAMS,Chris-Morgan State SR 11 RUSSELL,A.-Delaware State SR 10 DL 48. LAWRENCE,Justin-Morgan State JR 12 DT HAMMOND,Corwin-Norfolk State FR 12 LB 50. CRONER,Will-Howard JR 11 SACKS Cl G Pos. 1. BAKER,Chris-Hampton JR 11 DE 2. ROLAND,Travis-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 3. LAWRENCE,Justin-Morgan State JR 12 DT PARKER,B-Florida A&M JR 12 LB 5. LLOYD,Cedric-South Carolina State JR 13 DE 6. GRAHAM,A-Florida A&M FR 12 7. JAMES,Markus-South Carolina State SO 13 LB 8. REIDER,Corey-Bethune-Cookman FR 9 9. MCFADDEN,Marsha-South Carolina State SR 13 LB 10. JENNINGS,Ray-Norfolk State JR 11 DL 11. LEFTWICH,Troy-Morgan State JR 10 LB 12. BROOKS,Keyon-South Carolina State SR 12 NG 13. TAYLOR,Anthony-Norfolk State SO 11 LB 14. SIMMONS,James-South Carolina State SR 13 DT 15. GUYTON,Jarrell-Morgan State SR 11 LB 16. HOUSTON,C-Florida A&M JR 12 DT 17. AYERS,Jayson-South Carolina State SO 11 DE 18. GLASPER,Tyre-North Carolina A&T FR 12 BEAL,Adam-North Carolina A&T SR 12 DL 20. ELLIS,Kendrick-Hampton SO 11 DT TACKLES FOR LOSS Cl G Pos. 1. LAWRENCE,Justin-Morgan State JR 12 DT 2. BAKER,Chris-Hampton JR 11 DE 3. ROLAND,Travis-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 COOPER,Endor-Howard SR 11 LB 5. GOODE,Wakeem-Hampton SR 11 LB 6. HERRING,Jarrell-North Carolina A&T JR 12 DL 7. LONG,Brandon-North Carolina A&T SR 12 8. GUYTON,Jarrell-Morgan State SR 11 LB 9. PARKER,B-Florida A&M JR 12 LB 10. GLASPER,Tyre-North Carolina A&T FR 12 HOUSTON,C-Florida A&M JR 12 DT 12. MCFADDEN,Marsha-South Carolina State SR 13 LB 13. GRAHAM,A-Florida A&M FR 12 HOWARD,George-Morgan State JR 12 LB 15. ALPHONSE,Mike-Norfolk State JR 12 LB 16. SIMMONS,James-South Carolina State SR 13 DT JAMES,Markus-South Carolina State SO 13 LB 18. LEFTWICH,Troy-Morgan State JR 10 LB 19. AYERS,Jayson-South Carolina State SO 11 DE 20. KEY,Matt-South Carolina State JR 13 DT PASSES DEFENDED Cl G BrUp 1. HOLCOMB,C-Florida A&M SO 12 13 2. ROMAIN,J.-Delaware State SR 11 10 3. MCKHAN,Darren-Morgan State SO 12 11 WHITEHEAD,T.-Norfolk State JR 12 11 5. SHAHEED,Ihsan-North Carolina A&T SR 11 11 6. ADAMS,Phillip-South Carolina State JR 13 9 7. COX,Antwuan-Bethune-Cookman FR 11 8 ADJEI,F.-Delaware State JR 11 8 9. CAREY,Don-Norfolk State SR 12 6 HALL,Q-Florida A&M SO 12 6 11. COX,Antonio-Bethune-Cookman JR 10 7 12. DECEMBERT,Marti-Howard SR 11 6 13. WILLIAMS,Chris-Morgan State SR 11 3 14. SHORT,Jamie-Norfolk State JR 12 6

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47 32 28 47 22 34 37 30 37 21 24 19 34 36 12 26 20 22 28 15 32 17 26 30 25

17 26 30 16 34 27 25 27 20 26 32 32 25 17 30 24 29 26 16 29 12 23 21 17 18

64 58 58 63 56 61 62 57 57 47 56 51 59 53 42 50 49 48 44 44 44 40 47 47 43

5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.1 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.9

2.5 0.5 1.0 0.0 3.5 0.0 2.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 2.0 0.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 1.5 8.0 0.0 0.0

Solo Ast. Yards Total Avg/G 6 5 60 8.5 0.77 6 2 90 8.0 0.73 7 2 60 8.0 0.67 8 0 46 8.0 0.67 6 2 38 7.0 0.54 6 0 59 6.0 0.50 5 0 26 5.0 0.38 5 0 24 5.0 0.56 5 0 19 5.0 0.38 4 1 29 4.5 0.41 3 2 37 4.0 0.40 4 0 34 4.0 0.33 4 0 30 4.0 0.36 3 2 27 4.0 0.31 3 2 22 4.0 0.36 3 0 21 4.0 0.33 2 3 25 3.5 0.32 3 1 23 3.5 0.29 2 3 22 3.5 0.29 1 4 16 3.5 0.32 Solo Ast. Yards Total Avg/G 13 8 82 17.0 1.42 9 15 78 16.5 1.50 11 10 107 16.0 1.45 12 8 44 16.0 1.45 8 13 46 14.5 1.32 10 9 39 14.5 1.21 11 6 33 14.0 1.17 9 8 41 13.0 1.18 12 1 55 12.5 1.04 10 4 44 12.0 1.00 10 4 40 12.0 1.00 9 4 34 11.0 0.85 9 3 68 10.5 0.88 8 5 50 10.5 0.88 6 8 35 10.0 0.83 7 6 43 10.0 0.77 9 2 37 10.0 0.77 7 6 47 10.0 1.00 7 5 41 9.5 0.86 8 3 24 9.5 0.73 Int. Total Avg/G 5 18 1.50 4 14 1.27 4 15 1.25 4 15 1.25 2 13 1.18 5 14 1.08 3 11 1.00 3 11 1.00 5 11 0.92 5 11 0.92 2 9 0.90 2 8 0.73 4 7 0.64 1 7 0.58

PASSES DEFENDED (con’t) Cl G 15. KEMP,Ricardo-Hampton JR 9 16. GOODE,Wakeem-Hampton SR 11 17. ANDERSON,Josh-Norfolk State SR 12 BUFFORD,Branden-Howard SO 10 LEFTWICH,Troy-Morgan State JR 10 DAVIS,Brent-Bethune-Cookman JR 10 INTERCEPTIONS Cl G 1. CAREY,Don-Norfolk State SR 12 HALL,Q-Florida A&M SO 12 HOLCOMB,C-Florida A&M SO 12 4. ADAMS,Phillip-South Carolina State JR 13 5. WILLIAMS,Chris-Morgan State SR 11 ROMAIN,J.-Delaware State SR 11 WILSON,Rasoul-Hampton SO 11 8. MCKHAN,Darren-Morgan State SO 12 WHITEHEAD,T.-Norfolk State JR 12 10. SMITH,Terrance-South Carolina State JR 13 FUMBLES FORCED Cl G 1. COOPER,Endor-Howard SR 11 2. LAWRENCE,Justin-Morgan State JR 12 WILSON,F-Florida A&M JR 9 4. ROLAND,Travis-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 5. WHITE,Tony-South Carolina State SR 13 6. ODOM,Kendrick-Bethune-Cookman JR 10 7. INGRAM,James-Hampton SR 11 TAYLOR,Anthony-Norfolk State SO 11 9. MARSH,Dennis-Norfolk State SR 12 VANN,L-Florida A&M JR 12 FUMBLES RECOVERED Cl G 1. PARKER,B-Florida A&M JR 12 2. LEFTWICH,Troy-Morgan State JR 10 3. CRONER,Will-Howard JR 11 CONNER,K.-Delaware State SR 11 5. HEDGEPETH,J-North Carolina A&T JR 12 HODGE,Donte’-Norfolk State SR 12 7. JEAN-MARY,Patri-Howard FR 11 ROLAND,Travis-Bethune-Cookman SR 11 CORNIFFE,Martin-Howard JR 11 JACKSON,DEXTER-Bethune-Cookman JR 11

BrUp 3 5 6 4 2 3

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MEAC Coach of the Year Buddy Pough, S.C. State MEAC Offensive Player of the Year Will Ford, S.C. State MEAC Defensive Player of the Year Jarrell Guyton, Morgan State MEAC Rookie of the Year Willie Carter, Howard MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year Raymond Harrison, S.C. State All-MEAC Teams First Team Offense QB Curtis Pulley, FAMU RB Will Ford, SCSU RB Devan James, MSU TE Octavius Darby, SCSU WR Justin Brown, HU WR Kevin Elliott, FAMU OL Robert Okeafor, FAMU OL Dennis Conley, HU OL Dwayne Delaney, MSU OL Johnny Culbreath, SCSU C Raymond Harrison, SCSU First Team Defense DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB

Justin Lawrence, MSU Cedric Lloyd, SCSU Chris Baker, HU Dennis Marsh, NSU Jarrell Guyton, MSU Travis Roland, B-CU Endor Cooper, HOW Terrell Whitehead, NSU Markee Hamlin, SCSU Chris Williams, MSU

Int. Total Avg/G 2 5 0.56 1 6 0.55 0 6 0.50 1 5 0.50 3 5 0.50 2 5 0.50

No. 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

Yards 115 92 91 30 28 7 -3 92 56 14

No. 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.36 0.33 0.33 0.27 0.23 0.20 0.18 0.18 0.17 0.17

No. 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.25 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18

TD Long Avg/G 1 94 0.42 1 67 0.42 0 39 0.42 0 20 0.38 0 27 0.36 0 7 0.36 0 0 0.36 1 49 0.33 0 40 0.33 0 14 0.31

Darren McKahn, MSU Jahmal Blanchard, HU Justin Castellat, NSU LeRoy Vann, FAMU

Second Team Offense QB Herbert Bynes, HU RB DeAngelo Branche, NSU RB Brian Sulmer, B-CU RB Philip Sylvester, FAMU TE Tai Jenkins, FAMU WR Oliver Young, SCSU WR Jeremy Gilchrest, HU WR Willie Carter, HOW OL Ruebin Mordecai III, B-CU OL Nygel Pearson, SCSU OL Adrian Brown, DSU OL Anthony Collins, FAMU OL Robert Norris, MSU C Ryan Cave, HU Second Team Defense DL Cameron Houston, FAMU DL Keyon Brooks, SCSU DL Kenndrick Ellis, HU DL Dexter Jackson, B-CU LB Wakeem Goode, HU LB Tony White, SCSU LB Marshall McFadden, SCSU DB Curtis Holcomb, FAMU DB Antonio Cox, B-CU DB Antwane Cox, B-CU DB Don Carey, NSU DB Jonathan Wade, HU P Justin Keable, B-CU P/K Carlo Turvani, HU Ret Kevin Teel, HU

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2008 Games in Review Game #1 September 6, 2008 North Carolina A&T 14, WSSU 8 Greensboro, N.C. Aggie Stadium (21,500)

Game #2 September 13, 2008 Savannah State 16, WSSU 13 Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium (5,112)

Greensboro, N.C. – North Carolina A&T State University earned their second consecutive victory on Saturday evening as they snapped a two-game losing streak at the hands of the Winston-Salem State University Rams as the Aggies senior running back Michael Ferguson led N.C. A&T to a 14-6 victory in front of 21,500 fans at Aggie Stadium.

Winston-Salem, N.C. – Six inches separated the Rams from a bid at a victory in overtime and a loss in regulation on Saturday evening and those six inches went the way of the Savannah State University Tigers as an Adnan Kljajic’s potentially game-tying field goal hit the left upright and bounced harmlessly away as SSU handed the Rams a 16-13 loss at Bowman Gray Stadium to drop the Rams to 0-2 on the season.

The Rams, looking for their third straight win over arch-rival North Carolina A&T could not contain the Aggies’ rushing attack as N.C. A&T looked nothing like the team that lost 27 consecutive games over the course of two and a half seasons. Ferguson proved to be a workhorse for the Aggies as he tallied 86 net yards on 20 carries for an average of 4.3 yards per carry as the Rams had difficulty containing the All-MEAC performer. The Aggies got on the board first as they struck pay dirt on their second drive of the game as North Carolina A&T used a 41-yard pass play to drive 80 yards in 10 plays for a 7-0 lead. The drive, capped by a Herb Miller two-yard touchdown gave the Aggies an early 7-0 lead, a lead that would carry them deep into the second quarter before seeing WSSU tally their first points of the contest. Redshirt freshman Tienne Jefferson, playing in his first college game showed the poise of a veteran early in the second quarter as he gave the Rams their first points of the evening when he dove over the endline from three yards out for the first touchdown of his college career. The three-yard plunge capped an eight-play, 86-yard WSSU scoring drive that saw the Rams edge within one point of the Aggies at 7-6 following a blocked point-after-touchdown attempt. The one-point advantage would hold up headed into the locker room at halftime as the Aggies led 7-6 headed into intermission. Second half action would be much more of the same for the Rams as Ferguson continued to pound the ball against an inexperienced WSSU defensive front that lost five starters from last season. Ferguson would finally get rewarded for his work at the 13:57 mark of the third quarter when he broke free from 12 yards out for a score to give the Aggies a comfortable eight point lead, a lead that N.C. A&T would never relinquish. WSSU’s only points thereafter would come from an intentional North Carolina A&T safety as the Aggies left behind the memories of a 27-game losing streak with their first-ever Battle of I-40 Classic trophy. “This was a tough one. It is a very intense rivalry and we are going to get back to work on Monday” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount said in postgame interviews.

A hard-fought contest throughout, the Ram fans were hangin’ with the new Mr. Cooper in the early-going on Saturday evening as WSSU redshirt freshman running back Nic Cooper put on a show for the 5,112 fans in attendance as he tallied a career-high 144 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns running for positive yardage on all 21 of his carries in the contest. Though the current students at WSSU may be too young to remember the popular sitcom Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper that aired from 1992 to 1997 starring Mark Curry and Holly Robinson, all the fans in attendance got their first introduction to the new Mr. Cooper, a 6-0, 230 pound redshirt freshman running back from Clinton, N.C. Cooper tallied his first of two touchdowns on the evening with a 15-yard run over left end that gave the Rams the early lead 7-0. His second tally of the game put the Rams ahead 13-9 at the 2:37 mark of the third quarter when he powered his way into the endzone from 23 yards out. Despite the production from Cooper, the Rams fell short in the game as 342 yards of total offense netted WSSU only 13 points. “We need to play tougher. We honestly do” Cooper commented in post game interviews. “This game is about lining up and smacking the other guy across from you in the mouth and that is a mentality that we need to take.” The Rams controlled the contest throughout yet could not put points on the board as a pair of interceptions stalled WSSU’s bid to find the endzone on two occasions. “It’s an easy game and they outplayed us in certain phases of the game” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount said. “The one turnover hurt us badly. We don’t like to turn the ball over and when we do that like we did tonight it makes it tough to win ballgames.” For the second consecutive week the Rams had an opportunity to tie the game late in the fourth quarter and for the second straight week WSSU’s bid for an extra frame was denied. Kljajic’s game-tying field goal attempt was unable to sneak between the 18 feet six inches of space between the uprights and the Rams fell to 0-2 for the first time since the 2005 season as Savannah State escaped Bowman Gray Stadium with a 16-13 victory.

“The thing about this game is that, all you can ask of your young guys is to go out and play hard, and if they do that, I am happy with them. In that respect we succeeded tonight. We played hard. But we obviously have some things we need to work on” Blount added.

The win moves Savannah State to 2-1 on the year as the Tigers won back-to-back games for the first time since the 2000 season.

WSSU returns to action on Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Bowman Gray Stadium in the Rams’ home opener as they play host to Savannah State University in WSSU’s Hall of Fame Game.

Score by Quarters Savannah State Winston-Salem State

Score by Quarters North Carolina A&T Winston-Salem State

1 7 0

2 0 6

3 0 0

4 Score 7 14 2 8

Record: (2-0) Record: (0-1)

Scoring Summary: 1st 04:59 N CAT - MILLER,Herb 2 yd run (HOUSTON,Eric kick), 10-80 5:38, NCAT 2nd 13:55 WSSU - JEFFERSON,Tienne 3 yd run (KLJAJIC,Adnan kick blocked), 8-86 3:05 NCAT 4th 13:57 N CAT FERGUSON,M. 12 yd run (HOUSTON,Eric kick), 3-26 1:03, NCAT 4th 00:20 WSSU - TEAM Safety NCAT FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

WSSU 16 38-80 191 26-17-0 64-271 0-0 3-15 3-53 0-0 8-30.8 2-2 3-22 28:37 3 of 13 0 of 1 1-2 3-31

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Fluellen 15-75 Passing WSSU: Jefferson 12-18-152-0 Receiving WSSU: Bayne 3-73

NCAT 14 43-101 124 21-12-0 64-225 0-0 2-20 2-34 0-0 2-20 2-0 7-56 31:23 4 of 14 1 of 2 2-2 4-11 NCAT: Ferguson 20-100-1 NCAT: Miller 11-20-83-0 NCAT: Dawson 3-53

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1 0 0

2 6 7

3 3 6

4 Score 7 16 0 13

Record: (2-1) Record: (0-2)

Scoring Summary: 2nd 12:29 WSSU - COOPER,Nic 15 yd run (KLJAJIC, Adnan kick), 9-59 4:16, WSSU 7 2nd 03:52 SSU - DENSON 39 yd pass from CURRY (WILLIAMS kick failed), 3-58 0:55 WSSU 7 3rd 06:23 SSU - WILLIAMS 30 yd field goal, 9-23 3:37, WSSU 7 3rd 02:37 W SSU - COOPER, Nic 23 yd run (FLUELLEN rush failed), 7-69 3:37 WSSU 13 4th 13:24 SSU - BUSH 19 yd pass from CURRY (WILLIAMS kick), 9-59 4:04 WSSU 13 FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

SSU 16 35-89 154 21-14-0 56-243 0-0 1-0 3-53 2-15 6-37.8 0-0 7-41 30:35 3 of 12 1 of 1 2-3 1-1

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Cooper 144-2 Passing WSSU: Jefferson 7-14-87-0 Receiving WSSU: Thomas 2-27-0

SSU SSU SSU SSU SSU

0 6 9 9 16

WSSU 17 42-201 141 18-9-2 60-342 0-0 4-44 4-81 0-0 4-34.0 2-1 9-64 29:25 5 of 11 0 of 0 1-3 4-29 SSU: Babb 15-77-0 SSU: Curry 14-21-154-2 SSU: Bush 3-46-1

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Game #3 September 20, 2008 Morgan State 21, WSSU 7 Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium (3,066)

Game #4 September 27, 2008 S.C. State 43, WSSU 17 Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium (3,284)

Winston-Salem, N.C. – Shawn Kearney’s 18-yard interception return for a touchdown with 3:38 to play prevented the Rams from being shut out for the first time since the 1996 season but it wasn’t enough on Saturday evening as the Morgan State University Bears dropped WSSU to 0-3 on the year as they handed Winston-Salem State a 21-7 loss at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Winston-Salem, N.C. – Will Ford’s 117 yards rushing and Octavius Darby’s 108 yards receiving sealed the fate of the Winston-Salem State University Rams on Saturday evening at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. as WSSU fell to the South Carolina State University Bulldogs by the score of 43-17.

The Rams had difficulty on offense against the Bears’ defense, a nationally-ranked unit that ranks in the top 10 in the nation against the run (sixth) and in overall scoring (seventh) as WSSU committed five turnovers including three lost fumbles, and a pair of interceptions that Morgan State turned into 21 points. WSSU’s offense failed to generate any points on the evening as the Rams tallied only 133 yards of total offense despite attempting 62 total plays. Morgan State opened the scoring as they got on the board at the 9:34 mark of the first quarter with a Troy Leftwich 45-yard interception return for a touchdown as the Bears scored their first seven of 21 points off of turnovers on the evening. The Bears would add a second score before the end of the first half, again courtesy of a WSSU turnover, as they led the Rams 14-0 headed into the locker room at halftime. While their offensive counterparts struggled, the WSSU defense responded with their third consecutive stellar performance as the Rams’ defensive corps forced three fumbles and recorded a pair of interceptions. It would be the Rams’ defense that would earn WSSU their only points of the game as Shawn Kearney took a Carlton Jackson pass 18-yards for the Rams first defensive touchdown of the 2008 season. “Our defense really showed up, but our offense was lacking, that’s for sure” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount commented in post game interviews. “Despite our difficulties on offense, our guys did not quit. They showed the heart of true champions, and that is testament to this program, our coaches and our young men. We didn’t put our heads down and we will continue to hold them high as we prepare for next weekend [against South Carolina State]”. The Bears would tack on a third touchdown on a Justin Lawrence one-yard run following a recovered onside kick as Morgan State earned their second victory of the season and improved to 2-1 in the process. The loss drops the Rams to 0-3 for the first time since the 2005 season, a season in which WSSU finished the year 6-4. WSSU returns to action on Sept. 27 when they play host to the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University in what will be the Rams third consecutive home game. Score by Quarters Morgan State Winston-Salem State

1 7 0

2 7 6

3 0 0

4 Score 7 21 2 8

Record: (2-1) Record: (0-3)

Scoring Summary: 1st 09:34 MSU - LEFTWICH, Troy 45-yd interception return (MEADE kick) MSU 2nd 01:50 MSU - LEE, Keith 3 yd run (MEAD, James kick), 1-3 0:08 MSU 4th 03:38 W SSU- KEARNEY 18 yd interception return (KLJAJIC kick) MSU 4th 00:20 MSU - LAWRENCE 1 yd run (MEADE,James kick). 7-41 3:15 MSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

MSU 11 44-90 131 18-8-2 62-221 0-0 4-24 1-17 2-45 8-31.6 3-3 6-46 30:58 3 of 13 1 of 2 2-3 4-26

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Cooper 16-50-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 6-19-82-0-2 Receiving WSSU: Bayne 3-28-0

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WSSU 10 43-51 82 19-6-2 62-133 0-0 2-3 4-55 2-18 10-36.3 4-3 4-35 29:02 2 of 14 0 of 2 0-4 6-33 MSU: James 24-97-0 MSU: Jackson 8-17-131-0-2 MSU: Baptiste 3-95-0

7 14 14 21

WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU

0 0 7 7

The loss relegates the Rams to unfamiliar territory at 0-4 overall. Winston-Salem State University hasn’t started a season with four consecutive losses since 1975, a year in which a first class stamp was only 10 cents, a year in which President Ford escaped two assassination attempts in the span of 17 days, and a year in which current WSSU head football coach Kermit Blount was a senior in high school. The Rams played the Bulldogs, a team pundits have picked to win the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football crown, tough for the entire first quarter of play as WSSU trailed SCSU 7-3 after 16 minutes. The second quarter of play would see the Bulldogs increase their lead as a fumble recovery for a touchdown, a 79-yard touchdown catch, a short two yard scoring run and a 32-yard field goal earned South Carolina State a 31-10 halftime advantage. The Bulldogs stifling defense would account for 14 of their 31 first-half points as SCSU recorded a fumble return for a touchdown and an interception return for a score en route to holding the potent WSSU rushing attack to 17 yards on 21 carries during the first 30 minutes of play. Second half action would continue in favor of the Bulldogs as WSSU would continue to have difficulties moving the ball on the ground. WSSU would hold SCSU to only two scores in the second half as WSSU’s lone score came courtesy of a Jarrett Dunston three-yard touchdown run with 11:08 remaining in the fourth quarter. Despite the ground-game difficulties, WSSU senior wide receiver Bryant Bayne would provide highlights for Ram fans as he recorded the Rams’ first 100-yard receiving game of the season as he collected his first career 100-yard receiving game en route to pulling in 10 catches for 105 yards in the loss. Bayne’s 105 yard receiving game marks the first time WSSU has had a 100 yard receiver since Michael Scarbrough tallied 107 yards receiving in WSSU’s 24-21 overtime loss at Howard on Sept. 29, 2007. The loss drops the Rams to 0-4 overall while the Bulldogs improve to 3-2 on the season with the victory. The win marks South Carolina State University’s third straight win over the Rams with WSSU’s last win over the Bulldogs coming in 2000. Score by Quarters S.C. State Winston-Salem State

1 7 0

2 24 10

3 12 0

4 Score 0 43 7 17

Record: (3-1) Record: (0-4)

Scoring Summary: 1st 04:01 SCSU - WHITE, Tony 28-yd interception return (ERICKSON kick) SCSU 2nd 14:55 WSSU - KLJAJIC,Andan 30-yd FG, 9-51 3:56 SCSU 2nd 11:23 S CSU - JAMISON 2-yd run (ERICKSON kick), 10-70 3:26 SCSU 2nd 10:15 SCSU - DARBY 79-yd pass from LONG (ERICKSON kick), 1-79 0:11 SCSU 2nd 07:49 SCSU - AYERS 26-yd fumble recovery (ERICKSON kick) SCSU 2nd 02:29 SCSU - ERICKSON 32-yd field goal, 7-36 3:19 SCSU 2nd 00:20 W SSU- BAYNE 2-yd pass from DUNSTON (KLJAJIC kick), 11-60 2:09 SCSU 3rd 12:55 SCSU - MORRIS 38-yd pass from LONG (ERICKSON kick fail) 5-66 1:59 SCSU 3rd 01:05 SCSU - FORD 4-yd run (ERICKSON kick fail) SCSU 4th 11:08 WSSU - DUNSTON 3-yd run (KLJAJIC kick), 14-51 4:55 SCSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

SCSU 43 41-182 261 22-13-0 63-443 1-26 2-19 4-19 4-48 4-44.2 1-1 5-58 26:13 3 of 11 1 of 2 3-3 3-22

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Dunston 17-40-1 Passing WSSU: Dunston 18-36-176-1-3 Receiving WSSU: Bayne 10-105-1

7 7 14 21 28 31 31 37 43 43

WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU WSSU

0 3 3 3 3 3 10 10 10 7

WSSU 17 41-87 189 38-19-4 79-276 0-0 3-(-2) 7-166 0-0 5-38.8 1-1 4-30 33:47 9 of 20 2 of 4 3-3 2-14 SCSU: Ford 19-117-1 SCSU: Long 13-21-261-2-0 SCSU: Darby 3-108-1

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Game #6 October 9, 2008 Florida A&M 23, WSSU 0 Tallahassee, Fla. Bragg Memorial Stadium (15,448)

Game #5 October 4, 2008 WSSU 28, Howard 14 Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium (3,066) Winston-Salem, N.C. – Winston-Salem State University used an aerial assault that included 248 yards of passing offense as the Rams ran racked up 429 yards of total offense en route to a 34-10 victory over Howard on Saturday evening at Bowman Gray Stadium as WSSU snapped a five-game losing skid and earned their first victory of the 2008 season. The Bison (1-4), a team that came into Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday evening averaging 312.8 yards passing per game saw the tables turned as the Rams (1-4), a perennial rushing power, used a season-high 248 yards passing to secure their first win of the season. WSSU struck first in the contest as Jarrett Dunston found Devven Sutton, a converted defensive lineman now logging his playing time on offense, from seven yards out for the first touchdown of his WSSU career as the Rams scored first for only the second time in 2008 at the 5:05 mark of the first quarter. Sutton struck again less than four minutes later as he powered his way into the endzone from two yards out for his second score of the game as the Rams opened up a 14-point lead, a lead which they would never relinquish. Prior to the halftime intermission the Rams would strike again as Dunston found a streaking Bryant Bayne on a post pattern for a 45-yard touchdown that gave WSSU a 21-7 lead after 30 minutes of play. With a pair of passing touchdowns in his stat line, Dunston would decide to get into the action on his own only nine minutes into the second half as he turned a designed bootleg into a 45-yard scoring run that pushed the Rams’ advantage to 21 points at 28-7. The Rams were not finished as the WSSU defense tallied their second touchdown of the 2008 season as DeRon Middleton took a Floyd Haigler offering 81 yards for a touchdown to put WSSU up 34-10, ensuring the WSSU victory. With the interception return, Middleton, making his first start of the season, recorded the longest interception return in the Rams’ Division I history. The 81-yard return moves Middleton into second place all-time behind only Edwin Jones’ 94-yard interception return for a score that came against St. Augustine’s College in 2003.

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Winston-Salem State University Rams were looking to make history on Thursday evening in Tallahassee as they attempted to earn WSSU head coach Kermit Blount his WSSU recordtying 89th career win. Instead, a Florida A&M defense that held the Rams to only 81 yards of total offense forced the Rams to make history by handing WSSU only the second shutout of Blount’s 16-year head coaching career with a 23-0 defeat in front of 15,448 at Bragg Memorial Stadium and countless others at home watching the contest on ESPNU-HD. The Rams’ offense would cross midfield only one time in the contest as they were able to earn positive yardage enough to gain the line of scrimmage at the Rattler 41 midway through the second quarter as WSSU could not generate a running attack consistent enough to open up junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston’s passing game. The nine-yard foray into FAMU territory would be WSSU’s only trip onto the Rattler’s side of the 50 for the duration of the contest. In direct contrast to the Rams’ passing woes, FAMU head coach Joe Taylor used a two-headed West-Coast style passing attack that systematically picked apart the Rams’ defensive backs as both Eddie Battle and Curtis Pulley completed more than 65 percent of their passes en route to a pair of 100-yard plus passing games. The WSSU defense would spend 19 minutes of the first half of play on the field as they surrendered 17 points to the Rattlers in the first 30 minutes of the contest as a field goal, an Eddie Battle one-yard touchdown run and a Curtis Pulley 13-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Smith would give FAMU what would prove to be an insurmountable 17-0 lead heading into the locker room at the halftime break. Second half action continued with the Rams’ defense spending the majority of the contest on the field as Florida A&M controlled the ball for over 40 minutes. The WSSU defense responded to the challenge in the second half of play as they would allow only six points to the Rattlers as only a two-yard Lonvontae Page touchdown run would put points on the board. WSSU would block the extra point, their third kick block of the season, yet the damage was done as the Rattlers earned a 23-0 victory and pulled ahead 2-1 in the all time series.

WSSU quarterback Jarrett Dunston would prove to be the game’s primary storyline as he turned in the best game of his WSSU career with 248 yards on 11-of-16 passing with a pair of touchdowns. Dunston would also tally 47 yards and a score on nine carries as he had a part in 69 percent of the Rams total offense in the game.

The loss, only the second shutout of the Kermit Blount Coaching era, and first since a 28-0 loss in Durham, N.C. in September of 2006 drops the Rams to 1-5 on the season while the Rattlers improve to 4-2 overall with the victory.

“We finally put a complete game together. We struggled the last few weeks and I think that our kids are finally grasping what we are trying to do now and it’s finally coming together” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount said in postgame interviews.

WSSU will have a 16-day layoff before returning to action on October 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. when they play host to the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. for Homecoming 2008.

The win, the Rams’ first of the 2008 season, and one that snaps a five-game losing skid dating back to Nov. 17 of last year, moves WSSU to 1-4 on the season while Howard falls to 1-4 with the loss.

Score by Quarters Florida A&M Winston-Salem State

Score by Quarters Howard Winston-Salem State

1 0 14

2 7 7

3 0 7

4 Score 0 10 6 34

Record: (1-4) Record: (1-4)

Scoring Summary: 1st 05:05 WSSU - SUTTON 7-yd pass from DUNSTON (KLJAJIC kick), 7-63 2:48 WSSU 1st 01:26 WSSU - SUTTON 2-yd run (KLJAJIC kick), 4-65 1:49 WSSU 2nd 08:35 HOW - SHERMAN 4-yd pass from HAIGLER (MENDOZA kick), 13-60 WSSU 2nd 07:15 WSSU - BAYNE 45-yd pass from DUNSTON (KLJAJIC kick), 4-67 1:11 WSSU 3rd 06:28 WSSU - DUNSTON 41-yd run (KLJAJIC kick), 6-69 2:39 WSSU 4th 12:07 HOW- MENDOZA 38-yd field goal, 13-49 4:04 WSSU 4th 06:24 WSSU - MIDDLETON 81-yd interception return (KLJAJIC kick blocked) WSSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

HOW 23 22-97 225 51-28-3 73-322 0-0 3-31 1-0 1-0 3-34.3 0-0 7-62 31:19 7 of 15 1 of 2 2-4 3-10

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Munford, IV 10-49-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 11-16-248-2-1 Receiving WSSU: Bayne 4-150-1

WSSU 18 43-181 248 16-11-1 59-429 0-0 1-5 2-35 3-111 4-38.3 0-0 6-38 28:41 9 of 15 1 of 1 2-3 0-0

7 14 14 21 28 28 34

HOW 0 HOW 0 HOW 7 HOW 7 HOW 7 HOW 10 HOW 10

1 3 0

2 14 0

3 0 0

4 Score 6 23 0 0

Record: (3-2) Record: (1-5)

Scoring Summary: 1st 02:05 FAMU - SCOTT 22-yd field goal, 11-72 6:14 WSSU 2nd 10:12 FAMU - BATTLE 1-yd run (SCOTT kick), 11-76 5:48 WSSU 2nd 02:56 FAMU - SMITH 13-yd pass from PULLEY (SCOTT kick), 9-70 4:40 WSSU 4th 10:24 FAMU - PAGE 2-yd run (SCOTT kick blocked), 6-49 3:40 WSSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

WSSU 4 24-45 36 17-5-0 41-81 0-0 1-27 4-76 0-0 1-27 1-0 2-10 19:13 3 of 13 0 of 0 0-0 0-0

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Munford, IV 5-18-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 5-17-36-0-0 Receiving WSSU: Fitzgerald 2-16-0

0 0 0 0

FAMU FAMU FAMU FAMU

3 10 17 23

FAMU 26 41-145 289 33-24-0 74-434 0-0 7-58 1-20 0-0 7-58 2-1 6-49 40:47 11 of 16 0 of 0 4-5 2-15 FAMU: Sylvester 23-71-0 FAMU: Battle 13-19-163-0-0 FAMU: Smith 10-99-0

HOW: Whittaker 11-49-0 HOW Haigler 28-51-225-1-3 HOW: Carter 10-69-0

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Game #7 October 25, 2008 Bethune-Cookman 27, WSSU 6 Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium (12,121)

Game #8 November 1, 2008 WSSU 35, Hampton 30 Hampton,Va. Armstrong Stadium (14,877)

Winston-Salem, N.C. – It has often been said that it takes a full 60 minutes to win a football game. That statement was never more true than on Saturday afternoon at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. as the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats posted 27 second-half points en route to handing the Rams a 27-6 loss in WSSU’s 2008 Homecoming game.

Hampton, Va. – It may have been Homecoming for the Pirates of Hampton University, yet Virginia native Kermit Blount felt right at home back in the Commonwealth as he led the Winston-Salem State University Rams to a 35-30 victory over HU on Saturday en route to tying legendary coach and Athletic Director, Bill Hayes as the winningest coach in WSSU history with a school-record 89 victories.

WSSU jumped out to an early 6-0 lead with 1:17 remaining in the first quarter of play as junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston capped an 11-play, 69-yard drive with a one-yard run into the endzone.

The Rams (2-6, 0-0 MEAC) handed the Pirates their second consecutive loss and relegated Hampton to 5-3 overall (4-1 MEAC) as WSSU used a complete effort on both sides of the ball to spoil the HU Homecoming for the 14,877 fans in attendance at Armstrong Stadium. The Pirates struck first in the contest as a Carlo Turavani 32-yard field goal broke a scoreless tie less than three minutes into the first quarter of play as Hampton jumped out to a 3-0 lead.

Coming over left end, Dunston powered his way to pay dirt as the young WSSU offensive line paved the way for the Rams’ second first-quarter lead of 2008. Following an Adnan Kljajic missed PAT, WSSU held the early six point advantage. The six point margin would hold up for the remainder of the first half of play as the Rams headed to the locker room for halftime with a six point cushion as WSSU’s stifling defense held the potent B-CU offense scoreless for 30 minutes. Second half action saw the Wildcats make offensive adjustments as Bethune-Cookman overloaded the weak side utilizing a three wide receiver set, a set that would ultimately pay dividends. A Brian Sumlar 42-yard touchdown run less than three minutes into the second half of play signaled a momentum change in the contest as B-CU scored the first six of 27 unanswered points. Following Sumlar’s long scoring run, the Wildcats settled into their traditional wishbone offense as senior quarterback McKinson Souverain would take over the fourth quarter tallying three touchdowns in the games final 13 minutes of play. Souverain recorded scoring runs of three yards, six yard and seven yards en route to the BethuneCookman victory as the option presented defensive difficulty for WSSU’s defensive assignments. “The second half of play was the difference. We lost our focus, lost our discipline, and we seemed to relax, and when you do that, you just don’t allow yourself the opportunity to win. You can’t let any team in the MEAC hang around and we did that. When you do that in this conference, it hurts you, and today it did as evidenced by the second half” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount commented postgame. The loss drops the Rams to 1-6 overall on the season while Bethune-Cookman moves to 5-2 overall (2-2 MEAC) with the victory. WSSU returns to action on Nov. 1 as they travel to Hampton,Va. to face the Pirates of Hampton University at Armstrong Stadium as WSSU looks to run their win streak over HU to two games. Score by Quarters Bethune-Cookman Winston-Salem State

1 0 6

2 0 0

3 6 0

4 Score 21 27 0 6

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

BCU 16 44-249 88 13-7-0 57-337 0-0 3-45 2-30 0-0 4-40.5 1-1 7-64 30:24 4 of 10 0 of 1 3-3 5-25

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Cooper 9-49-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 8-16-71-0-0 Receiving WSSU: Thomas 4-27-0

WSSU 13 42-112 75 21-10-0 63-187 0-0 2-27 4-105 0-0 6-30 1-1 1-15 29:36 5 of 16 1 of 2 1 of 2 0-0 BCU: Sumlar 13-97-1 BCU Souverain 7-13-88-0-0 BCU: Kirkland 3-34-0

With HU attempting a 50-yard field goal, Irizarry lined up deep in his own endzone for a possible missed kick return. Following an HU kick that was three yards short of its intended target Irizarry fielded the kick seven yards deep in the endzone. After a pause that seemed like an eternity, a respite that was long enough for Irizarry and nearly 15,000 fans to contemplate his next course of action, the senior defensive back acted on instinct. In what could have been the most ill-advised decision of his career, Irizarry sprinted from his own endzone in an attempt to make a spectacular play out of a sure touchback as he took the missed kick 107 yards for the longest play in WSSU history and handed the Rams an 11-point advantage in the process. “David turned a bonehead play into a spectacular one” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount added postgame. “Conventional wisdom says that you just kneel on it [and take a touchback] but he decided to take the ball out of the endzone, and while it may not have been the best decision in the football sense, it worked out for us today” Blount summised. The Rams would tally another pair of scores before the half came to a close as WSSU used a power running game to pound the MEAC’s third-ranked run defense into submission as Wisnton-Salem State headed to the locker room with a comfortable 28-10 lead. Following a second-half-opening scoring drive, the Rams held what seemed to be an insurmountable 25-point cushion with less than one half of football remaining to play. However, the Pirates, playing in front of a raucous home crowd, mounted what was nearly a comeback for the ages as they scored 20 unanswered points in an attempt to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. With the game’s fate in the balance, Irizarry again came up big as he intercepted a Herbert Bynes pass that sealed the Rams’ victory, WSSU’s second win of the season, a win that moved WSSU 16th-year head coach Kermit Blount into the record books.

Record: (5-2) Record: (1-6)

Scoring Summary: 1st 01:17 WSSU - DUNSTON 1-yd run (KLJAJIC kick failed), 11-69 5:31 WSSU 3rd 12:03 BCU- SUMLAR 42-yd run (MCCUTCHEON kick failed), 5-63 2:50 WSSU 4th 13:22 BCU - SOUVERAIN 6-yd run (MCCUTCHEON kick), 5-42 3:17 WSSU 4th 09:57 BCU - SOUVERAIN 3-yd run (MCCUTCHEON kick), 4-67 1:11 WSSU 4th 04:09 BCU - SOUVERAIN 7-yd run (MCCUTCHEON kick), 6-52 3:28 WSSU

Undaunted, the Rams responded with back-to-back scores as Roderick Fluellen powered over right guard for a 16-yard score to move WSSU ahead 7-3, and David Irizarry turned in one of the most spectacular plays in WSSU history to move the Rams in front 14-3 midway through the first quarter.

6 6 6 6 6

BCU BCU BCU BCU BCU

0 6 13 20 27

Score by Quarters Winston-Salem State Hampton

1 14 3

2 14 7

3 7 7

4 Score 0 35 13 30

Scoring Summary: 1st 12:15 HAM - TURAVANI, Carlo 32-yd field goal, 7-39 2:45 WSSU 1st 08:48 WSSU - FLUELLEN 16-yd run (KLJAJIC kick), 7-34 3:16 WSSU 1st 06:20 WSSU - IRIZARRY 106-yd miss FG return (KLJAJIC kick) WSSU 2nd 14:58 HAM - BYNES 1-yd run (TURAVANI kick), 7-51 2:44 WSSU 2nd 07:49 WSSU - DUNSTON 1-yd run (KLJAJIC kick) 9-55, 4:33 WSSU 2nd 02:29 WSSU - DUNSTON 1-yd run (KLJAJIC kick) 5-45, 2:14 WSSU 3rd 00:20 W SSU- DUNSTON 20-yd run (KLJAJIC kick) 2-20, 0:41 WSSU 3rd 12:55 HAM - GRIFFIN 9-yd run (TURAVANI kick) 4-56 1:14 WSSU 4th 01:05 HAM - BROWN 6-yd pass from BYNES (TURAVANI kick), 7-56 1:24 WSSU 4th 11:08 HAM - BROWN 3-yd pass from BYNES (GRIFFIN rush fail), 8-87 2:57 WSSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

WSSU 14 54-194 74 13-4-0 67-268 0-0 1-38 6-198 2-26 9-30.9 0-0 7-64 35:28 5 of 16 1 of 1 4-5 2-16

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Cooper 11-66-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 4-13-74-0-0 Receiving WSSU: Thomas 2-29-0

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HAM 19 25-102 348 45-26-2 70-450 1-0 3-14 4-68 0-0 3-50.3 1-1 6-70 24:32 2 of 11 3 of 3 5-8 2-13 HAM: Griffin 12-85-1 HAM: Bynes 26-45-348-2-2 HAM: Brown 8-111-2

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Game #9 November 8, 2008 WSSU 27, Delaware State 26 Dover, Del. Alumni Stadium (891)

Game #10 November 15, 2008 N.C. Central 23, WSSU 16 Durham, N.C. O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium (6,294)

Dover, Del. – The Winston-Salem State University Rams shut out the Hornets of Delaware State for the final 30 minutes of play on Saturday afternoon as WSSU earned their second consecutive win with a 27-26 victory over the defending MEAC Champion Hornets at Alumni Stadium in Dover, Del. as WSSU head coach Kermit Blount became the all-time WSSU football wins leader with 90 career victories.

Durham, N.C. – The Rams win streak stopped at two games on Saturday afternoon in Durham, N.C. as a sloppy field and four costly turnovers, three courtesy of starting quarterback Jarrett Dunston, spelled doom for the Rams as North Carolina Central handed WSSU a 23-16 loss at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

In a contest that looked eerily similar to last year’s meeting in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Rams and their faithful looked as though they would suffer the same fate, one that saw DSU kicker Peter Gaertner boot a 37-yard game-winning field goal through the uprights in the contest’s final minute of play. However, Gaertner would not get the chance to replicate last year’s kick as the Hornets were stuffed on fourth and less than a yard from the WSSU 20-yard line as the Rams forced a turnover on downs and preserved a one-point victory over the defending conference champions to earn their first win in Dover since the 1949 season.

The Rams’ first two possessions were short-lived as Winston-Salem State turned the ball over on back-to-back drives as wet and slippery field conditions made it difficult for the Rams to hang on to the football. North Carolina Central immediately capitalized on the Rams’ first turnover as Brandon Gilbert became NCCU’s all-time leading scorer when he drilled a 45-yard field goal to give the Eagles an early 3-0 lead. The Rams’ answered back 17 minutes later as WSSU kicker Adnan Kljajic tied the game at 3-3 with a dead-perfect 33-yard field goal of his own at the 7:55 mark of the second quarter.

Trailing 26-14 at the half, the Rams responded in the game’s final 30 minutes of play as freshman defensive lineman Joshua Newkirk and the WSSU defense held the potent Hornets’ offense scoreless in the second half.

Sparked by Kljajic’s kick, the Rams recorded the game’s first touchdown as Jarrett Dunston capped a 51-yard scoring drive that took 2:27 off the clock with a one-yard touchdown run, his 10th rushing touchdown of the season, that gave WSSU a 10-3 lead.

Newkirk, who tallied a team-high 14 tackles (six solo) and his youthful defensive teammates would prove to be the deciding factor in the contest as they responded while backed up deep in their own territory.

Leading by seven points with under four minutes remaining in the half, the Rams’ defense would ensure that the seven-point cushion would hold up heading into the locker room at halftime.

Following WSSU’s junior quarterback Jarrett Dunston’s go-ahead touchdown from one yard out that gave the Rams a 27-26 lead with little more than four minutes to play in the contest, the Rams’ defense would be challenged with finding a way to stop DSU quarterback Vashon Winton and tailback Chris Strother who accounted for nearly 75 percent of the Hornets’ 399 yards of total offense.

Second half action proved to be nearly the polar opposite of the first half. As dominant as the Rams looked late in the second quarter of play, NCCU would break the game open in the third quarter.

The WSSU defense responded to the challenge as a “bend, but don’t break” concept saw the Rams stuff the Hornets on fourth down with the game hanging in the balance.

A pair of Dunston turnovers, one coming by way of an interception, and one by way of a fumble, led directly to NCCU points as the Eagles recorded 17 unanswered points courtesy of a Tony McCord 11 yard scoring run, a 28-yard Brandon Gilbert field goal, and a George Mobley one-yard scamper for a touchdown.

Trailing by one point with less than a minute to play in the contest, the Hornets looked to be poised for victory with kicker Peter Gaertner preparing for a 37-yard game winning field goal.

The Eagles’ 20-10 lead looked to be insurmountable, yet the young Rams used a John Thompson, Jr. oneyard run to trim to the NCCU lead to four points at 20-16 following a missed PAT attempt.

DSU head coach Al Lavan changed his mind and chose to attempt to draw the Rams offside with a hard count. However, DSU quarterback Vashon Winston attempted to pick up a first down on fourth down, an attempt that was stuffed by the WSSU defense, resulting in a turnover on downs, a change of possession that insured a WSSU victory, the Rams’ second straight win and third of the season overall.

Gilbert’s third field goal of the game forced the Rams to focus on scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter, something that WSSU could not do, due in part to another costly turnover as the Eagles hung on for a four-point victory.

With the victory the Rams improve to 3-6 overall while the Hornets fall to 3-6 on the season with the loss. The victory marks WSSU’ head coach Kermit Blount’s 90th career victory as the 16th-year WSSU head coach surpasses former WSSU coaching legend William “Bill” Hayes and his 89 career WSSU coaching victories. Score by Quarters Winston-Salem State Delaware State

1 14 7

2 0 19

3 7 0

4 Score 6 27 0 26

WSSU 13 47-144 97 10-5-2 57-241 0-0 0-0 4-30 0-0 2-40.0 1-1 4-46 27:14 3 of 11 3 of 4 4-4 2-22

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Munford, IV 12-73-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 5-10-97-0-2 Receiving WSSU: Fitzgerald 3-62-0

DSU 26 53-254 145 21-13-0 74-399 0-0 0-0 6-58 2-0 2-30.0 2-2 4-32 32:46 8 of 13 0 of 2 4-5 1-6 DSU: Jones 35-230-1 DSU Winton 13-21-145-3-0 DSU: Moore 4-73-1

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Leading the way for the Rams was Nicolas Cooper who tallied 61 yards on seven carries for an average of 8.7 yards per carry. The Rams returns to action on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Bowman Gray Stadium as they close out the season at home when they play host to the Spartans of Norfolk State University. Score by Quarters Winston-Salem State North Carolina Central

Record: (3-6) Record: (3-6)

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:35 DSU - JONES 14-yd pass from WINTON (FLICKINGER kick), 7-80 3:25 WSSU 1st 08:24 WSSU - WILSON 4-yd run (KLJAJIC kick failed), 7-65 3:11 WSSU 1st 02:47 WSSU - DUNSTON 8-yd run (JENKINS from DUNSTON), 11-43 5:25 WSSU 2nd 10:54 DSU - FLICKINGER 27-yd. field goal, 16-69 6:49 WSSU 2nd 09:49 DSU - SMITH safety WSSU 2nd 06:33 DSU - JONES 1-yd pass from WINTON (FLICKINGER kick), 7-52 3:08 WSSU 2nd 00:32 DSU- MOORE 14-yd pass from WINSTON (FLICKINGER kick), 10-92 4:01 WSSU 3rd 06:10 WSSU - COOPER 9-yd run (KLJAJIC kick), 8-59 3:37 WSSU 4th 04:19 WSSU - DUNSTON 1-yd run (DUNSTON pass failed), 12-56 5:53 WSSU

The victory improves the Eagles to 3-7 on the season and drops the Rams to 3-7 on the season with the loss. The all-time series between the two teams who have met 42 times is now deadlocked at 21-21.

0 6 14 14 14 14 14 21 27

DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU

7 7 7 10 12 19 26 26 26

1 0 3

2 10 0

3 6 17

4 Score 0 16 3 23

Record: (3-7) Record: (3-7)

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:46 NCCU - GILBERT, Brandon 45-yd field goal, 4-11 1:58 WSSU 2nd 07:55 WSSU - KLJAJIC, Adnan 33-yd field goal, 4-4 1:16 WSSU 2nd 03:08 WSSU - DUNSTON 1-yd run (KLJAJIC kick), 6-51 2:27 WSSU 3rd 13:52 NCCU - MCCORD, Tony 11-yd run (GILBERT kick), 3-60 0:55 WSSU 3rd 07:59 NCCU - GILBERT, Brandon 28-yd field goal, 4-5 1:59 WSSU 3rd 04:06 NCCU - MOBLEY, George 1-yd run (GILBERT kick) 3-1, 1:45 WSSU 3rd 00:19 W SSU - THOMPSON, JR., John 1-yd run (KLJAJIC kick fail) 8-70, 3:39 WSSU 4th 02:52 NCCU - GILBERT, Brandon 34-yd field goal, 10-40 4:57 WSSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

WSSU 14 52-167 25 7-2-2 59-192 0-0 0-0 5-94 1-0 5-44.6 3-2 3-25 28:41 1 of 10 0 of 2 3-4 2-11

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Cooper 7-61-0 Passing WSSU: Dunston 2-7-2-25-0 Receiving WSSU: Thomas 1-13-0

0 3 10 10 10 10 16 16

- NCCU 3 - NCCU 3 - NCCU 3 - NCCU 10 - NCCU 13 - NCCU 20 - NCCU 20 - NCCU 23

NCCU 8 43-80 74 12-7-1 55-154 0-0 3-11 3-39 2-41 7-38.3 3-1 6-45 30:17 5 of 15 0 of 0 4-4 6-42 NCCU: McCord 14-35-0 NCCU: Williams 7-11-1-74-0 NCCU: Scott 3-31-0

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Game #11 November 22, 2008 Norfolk State 17, WSSU 14 Winston-Salem, N.C. Bowman Gray Stadium (1,428) Winston-Salem, N.C. – Norfolk State redshirt sophomore running back DeAngelo Bryant powered the Spartans of Norfolk State to a 17-14 victory over the Rams of Winston-Salem State on Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium as he tallied a career-high 181 yards on 21 carries and scored once as NSU earned a come-from-behind victory to close out WSSU’s season at 3-8 overall. Branche, who has held to only 27 yards in the first half of play used a 154-yard performance in the game’s final two quarters of play as Norfolk State recovered from a four-point halftime deficit to spoil the Rams’ senior day that saw 13 WSSU seniors play in the final contest of their WSSU football careers. WSSU broke the scoring drought less than three minutes into the contest as Alex Chandler recovered a Norfolk State fumble and sped his way 52 yards for the game’s first touchdown. The Rams defense would hold for the remainder of the half as WSSU allowed only a field goal to the Spartans during the first 30 minutes of play en route to a four-point advantage headed into the locker room at halftime. The two teams would trade a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter as the Spartans earned their first lead of the game when Dennis Brown found Darryl Dickerson from 11 yards out as NSU capped a 12-play, 74-yard drive to move ahead 10-7. Undaunted the Rams would respond less than two minutes later as Nicolas Cooper burst out for a 30-yard score, his fourth touchdown of the season, as WSSU earned seven points on a quick four-play drive that took only one minute and 39 seconds as the Rams regained the lead at 14-10. The game’s final score would come courtesy of Branche as he powered his way in from four yards out as NSU marched 92 yards for what would prove to be the game-winning touchdown. “We didn’t tackle him [Branche]. We were there to make the play on those big runs, and we didn’t make the play. Our defense was out there too long and it didn’t help the situation, and he was able to take advantage of our defense and I mean, give the young man credit, he played well, but we should have made the play defensively” WSSU head football coach Kermit Blount said in postgame interviews. Despite the loss, WSSU redshirt freshman running back Nic Cooper turned in another stellar day as he tallied 111 yards on 11 carries en route to averaging over 10 yards per carry (10.1 ypc). The loss drops the Rams record to 3-8 as they close the season as WSSU turns in their most lopsided year since posting a 3-7 record during the 1982 season. Norfolk State closes out the year with a 5-7 record (3-5 MEAC) with the victory. Score by Quarters Winston-Salem State Norfolk State

1 7 0

2 0 3

3 7 7

4 Score 0 14 7 17

Record: (3-7) Record: (5-7)

Scoring Summary: 1st 12:08 WSSU - CHANDLER 52-yd fumble recovery (KLJAJIC kick) WSSU 2nd 00:47 NSU - CASTELAT 36-yd field goal, 10-55 3:30 WSSU 3rd 06:36 NSU - DICKERSON pass to BROWN (CASTELLAT kick), 12-74 5:16 WSSU 3rd 04:50 WSSU - COOPER 30-yd. run (KLJAJIC kick), 4-57 1:39 WSSU 4th 13:43 NSU - BRANCHE 4-yd. run (CASTELLAT kick), 8-92 3:46 WSSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

WSSU 13 40-140 56 7-14-0 54-196 1-52-1 3-7 4-74 1-7 6-32.3 1-1 7-70 25:32 4 of 12 0 of 2 0-0 1-3

Top Individuals: Rushing WSSU: Cooper 11-111-1 Passing WSSU: Dunston 7-14-56-0-0 Receiving WSSU: Thomas 3-32-0

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NSU 18 40-227 130 16-28-1 68-357 0-0 1-14 3-37 0-0 4-38.5 1-1 11-108 34:23 6 of 14 0 of 1 3-4 5-24 NSU: Branche 21-181-1 NSU: Brown 16-26-130-1-1 NSU: Wicker 6-41-0

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Single Season Bests

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Year-By-Year Leaders

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Longest Plays in WSSU History

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All-Time All-Conference 166 Football Year-by-Year Results 16167-176

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BEST OF THE RAMS Career Leaders (Individual): Rushing Attempts Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Timmy Newsome 3. Marvin Morrison 4. Jerrick “Jed” Bines 5. Cornell Davis 6. Terrie Newkirk 7. Arrington Jones 8. Broderick Graves 9. Leonardo Horn 10. Eric Hendley

Years 1992-95 1976-79 1971-74 2003-07 1970-73 1998-00 1977-80 1987-89 1983-86 1996-97

Yds. 6,286 3,843 2,688 3,600 2,350 2,487 2,668 2,767 2,347 1,780

Att. 932 631 615 584 545 531 500 489 411 401

Rushing Yards Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Timmy Newsome 3. Jerrick “Jed” Bines 4. Martin Hicks 5. Broderick Graves 6. Marvin Morrison 7. Arrington Jones 8. Terrie Newkirk 9. Cornell Davis 10. Leonardo Horn

Years 1992-95 1976-79 2003-07 2002-05 1987-89 1971-74 1977-80 1998-00 1970-73 1983-86

Att. 932 631 584 377 489 615 500 531 545 411

Yds. 6,286 3,843 3,600 3,386 2,767 2,688 2,668 2,487 2,350 2,347

Rushing Touchdowns Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Martin Hicks 3. Timmy Newsome 4. Jerrick “Jed” Bines Broderick Graves 6. Leonardo Horn 7. Terrie Newkirk Arrington Jones 9. Tory Woodbury Nelson Guthrie 10. Everette Norwood Michael Winbush

Years 1992-95 2002-05 1976-79 2003-07 1987-89 1983-86 1998-00 1977-80 1997-00 1959-61 1990-91 1981-84

TD 57 39 38 35 35 29 27 27 20 20 19 19

Passing Yards Name 1. Tory Woodbury 2. Joshua McGee 3. James Millner 4. Londell McClary 5. Kermit Blount 6. Rovell McMillian 7. Monte Purvis 8. Kenny Jones Michael Winbush

Years 1997-00 2001-04 1962-65 1971-74 1976-79 1990-93 2004-07 1988-89 1981-84

Att. 648 686 564 632 441 380 504 345 383

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Comp. Yds. 287 4,493 395 4,383 208 3,584 245 3,486 203 3,330 180 3,176 222 2,821 157 2,54 161 2,543

Passing Yards (con’t) 9. Mitchell Nicholson 1990-91 10. Foster Epps 1967-70

257 363

120 2,285 131 1,939

Completion Percentage (con’t) 9. Monte Purvis 2004-07 10. Michael Winbush 1981-84

504 383

222 44.0 161 42.0

Passing Attempts Name 1. Joshua McGee 2. Tory Woodbury 3. Londell McClary 4. James Millner 5. Monte Purvis 6. Michael Winbush 7. Rovell McMillian 8. Foster Epps 9. Kenny Jones 10. Mitchell Nicholson

Years Comp. Yds. Att. 2001-04 395 4,383 686 1997-00 287 4,493 648 1971-74 245 3,486 632 1962-65 208 3,584 564 2004-07 222 2,821 504 1981-84 161 2,543 383 1990-93 180 3,176 380 1967-70 161 1,939 363 1988-89 157 2,543 345 1990-91 120 2,285 257

Total Offense Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Tory Woodbury 3. Joshua McGee 4. Kermit Blount 5. Monte Purvis 6. Timmy Newsome 7. Michael Winbush 8. Jerrick “Jed” Bines 9. Londell McClary 10. Martin Hicks

Years 1992-95 1997-00 2001-04 1976-79 2004-07 1976-79 1981-84 2003-07 1971-74 2002-05

Rush 6,286 1,034 -16 1,027 1,181 3,843 1,205 3,600 134 3,386

Pass Total 2 6,288 4,493 5,527 4,376 4,360 3,330 4,357 2,821 4,002 36 3,879 2,543 3,748 100 3,700 3,486 3,620 183 3,569

Passing Completions Name 1. Joshua McGee 2. Tory Woodbury 3. Londell McClary 4. Monte Purvis 5. James Millner 6. Rovell McMillian 7. Michael Winbush Foster Epps 9. Kenny Jones 10. Mitchell Nicholson

Years 2001-05 1997-00 1971-74 2004-07 1962-65 1990-93 1981-84 1967-70 1988-89 1990-91

Att. 686 648 632 504 564 380 383 363 345 257

Receptions Name 1. Brandon Free 2. Oronde Gadsden 3. James Davis 4. Anthony Hines 5. Sherman Riggsbee 6. Yancey Thigpen 7. Timothy Jennings 8. Brandon Hussey 9. Antonio Howard 10. Bryant Bayne

Years 2001-04 1990-94 1970-73 1997-00 1999-02 1989-90 1964-67 2000-05 1976-79 2006-08

Yds. 1,781 2,950 1,398 1,396 1,368 1,670 994 823 1,018 852

Rec. 170 130 99 80 79 76 74 71 64 58

Touchdown Passes Name 1. Londell McClary 2. Tory Woodbury James Millner 4. Joshua McGee 5. Rovell McMillian 6. Mitchell Nicholson 7. Kenny Jones 8. Michael Winbush 9. Bobby Rowe 10. Foster Epps Monte Purvis

Years 1971-74 1997-00 1962-65 2001-04 1990-93 1990-91 1988-89 1981-84 1958-59 1967-70 2004-07

TD 41 38 38 35 30 29 28 22 20 17 17

Receiving Yards Name 1. Oronde Gadsden 2. Brandon Free 3. Yancey Thigpen 4. James Davis 5. Anthony Hines 6. Sherman Riggsbee 7. Antonio Howard 8. Timothy Jennings 9. Sherman Riggsbee 10. Winston Mapp

Years 1990-94 2001-04 1989-90 1970-73 1997-00 1999-02 1976-79 1964-67 1999-02 1962-63

Rec. 130 170 76 99 80 79 64 74 54 53

Yds. 2,950 1,781 1,670 1,398 1,396 1,368 1,018 994 924 918

Yds. Comp. 4,383 395 4,493 287 3,486 245 2,821 222 3,584 208 3,176 180 2,543 161 1,939 161 2,543 157 2,285 120

Completion Percentage (Min. 100 completions) Name Years Att. Comp. Pct. 1. Joshua McGee 2001-04 686 395 57.5 2. Travis Pender 1994-96 191 101 52.9 3. Rovell McMillian 1990-93 380 180 47.4 4. Mitchell Nicholson 1990-91 257 120 46.7 5. Karlton Watson 1980-83 246 114 46.3 6. Kenny Jones 1988-89 345 157 45.5 7. Foster Epps 1967-70 363 161 44. 8. Tory Woodbury 1997-00 648 287 44.3

Touchdown Receptions Name Years 1. Oronde Gadsden 1990-94 2. Yancey Thigpen 1989-90 3. Brandon Free 2001-04 4. Winston Mapp 1962-63 5. Anthony Hines 1997-00 James Davis 1970-73 7. Richard Souels 1961-64 Elwood Robinson 1958-59

TD 44 20 16 15 13 13 11 11

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Scoring Name Years Points 1. Richard Huntley 1992-95 368 2. Oronde Gadsden 1990-94 266 3. Martin Hicks 2002-05 262 4. Broderick Graves 1987-89 252 5. Timmy Newsome 1976-79 242 6. Jerrick “Jed” Bines 2003-07 214 7. Arrington Jones 1977-80 206 8. Terrie Newkirk 1998-00 168 9. Nelson Guthrie 1959-61 162 10. Leonardo Horn 1983-86 150 * Jed Bines’ totals include two successful two-point conversions and 35 total touchdowns Total Touchdowns Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Oronde Gadsden 3. Broderick Graves 4. Martin Hicks 5. Timmy Newsome 6. Jerrick “Jed” Bines 7. Arrington Jones 8. Terrie Newkirk 9. Nelson Guthrie Leonardo Horn 10. Everette Norwood

Years TD 1992-95 60 1990-94 44 1987-89 42 2002-05 41 1976-79 40 2003-07 35 1977-80 34 1998-00 28 1959-61 25 1983-86 25 1990-91 21

Single Season Bests (Individual): Rushing Attempts Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Richard Huntley 3. Terrie Newkirk 4. Richard Huntley 5. Terrie Newkirk Willie “Pedie” Byrd 7. Eric Hendley 8. Marvin Morrison 9. Nelson Guthrie 10. Chico Dunlap

Year 1995 1994 2000 1993 1999 2002 1996 1975 1961 1974

Yds. 1,889 1,815 1,114 1,570 1,046 1,005 985 814 1,077 1,062

Att. 273 251 249 243 231 231 214 205 194 188

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Rushing Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Richard Huntley 3. Richard Huntley 4. Timmy Newsome 5. Martin Hicks 6. Jerrick “Jed” Bines 7. Terrie Newkirk 8. Nelson Guthrie 9. Everette Norwood 10. Chico Dunlap Martin Hicks

Year 1995 1994 1993 1978 2004 2004 2000 1961 1991 1974 2003

Att. 273 251 243 183 168 176 249 194 182 188 151

Passing Attempts (con’t) 8. Joseph Tolly 1966 Monte Purvis 2007 9. Rovell McMillian 1992 10. James Millner 1963

Rushing Touchdowns Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Terrie Newkirk Richard Huntley 4. Martin Hicks 5. Broderick Graves Timmy Newsome Timmy Newsome Martin Hicks 9. Everette Norwood 10. Tory Woodbury Richard Huntley Nelson Guthrie Jerrick “Jed” Bines

Year 1994 2000 1995 2003 1988 1978 1977 2005 1991 2000 1992 1961 2004

TD 18 16 16 15 14 14 14 14 13 12 12 12 12

Passing Yardage Name 1. Tory Woodbury 2. Mitchell Nicholson 3. Kenny Jones 4. Joshua McGee 5. Rovell McMillian 6. Tory Woodbury 7. Rovell McMillian 8. Michael Winbush 9. Londell McClary 10. James Millner

Year 2000 1990 1989 2002 1992 1998 1993 1984 1973 1963

Att. Comp. Yds. 220 107 1,823 171 85 1,651 191 86 1,567 222 137 1,554 165 85 1,532 190 85 1,346 176 80 1,256 152 81 1,224 244 97 1,173 162 69 1,134

Passing Attempts Name 1. Londell McClary 2. Joshua McGee 3. Tory Woodbury 4. Kenny Jones 5. Tory Woodbury 6. Rovell McMillian 7. Mitchell Nicholson

Year 1973 2002 2000 1989 1998 1993 1990

Comp 97 137 107 86 85 80 85

Yds. 1,889 1,815 1,570 1,377 1,148 1,137 1,114 1,077 1,070 1,062 1,062

Yds. 1,173 1,554 1,823 1,567 1,346 1,256 1,651

Att. 224 222 220 191 190 176 171

76 84 83 69

Passing Completions Name 1. Joshua McGee 2. Tory Woodbury 3. Joshua McGee 4. Londell McClary 5. Joshua McGee 6. Kenny Jones 7. Tory Woodbury Mitchell Nicholson 8. Monte Purvis 9. Rovell McMillian 10. Michael Winbush

Year 2002 2000 2002 1973 2004 1989 1998 1990 2007 1992 1984

Att. 222 220 159 224 167 191 190 171 166 165 152

Touchdown Passes Name 1. Mitchell Nicholson 2. Rovell McMillian 3. Tory Woodbury Rovell McMillian Kenny Jones Kenny Jones James Millner 8. Travis Pender 9. Joshua McGee Londell McClary Bobby Rowe

Year 1990 1993 2000 1992 1989 1988 1964 1994 2002 1971 1959

TD 22 15 14 14 14 14 14 13 12 12 12

824 1,033 1,532 1,134

166 166 165 162

Yds. Comp. 1,554 137 1,823 107 1,093 98 1,173 97 903 96 1,567 86 1,346 85 1,651 85 1,033 84 1,532 83 1,224 81

Completion Percentage (Min. 50 completions) Name Year Att. Comp. Pct. 1. Joshua McGee 2002 222 137 61.7 2. Joshua McGee 2003 159 98 61.6 3. Travis Pender 1994 120 73 60.8 4. Bobby Junior 1986 92 53 57.6 5. Joshua McGee 2004 167 96 57.5 6. Monte Purvis 2005 116 66 56.9 7. Michael Winbush 1984 152 81 53.3 8. Connell Maynor 1987 133 69 51.9 9. Karlton Watson 1980 137 71 51.8 10. Monte Purvis 2007 166 84 50.6

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BEST OF THE RAMS Total Offense Name 1. Tory Woodbury 2. Mitchell Nicholson 3. Richard Huntley 4. Richard Huntley 5. Monte Purvis 6. Kenny Jones 7. Rovell McMillian 8. Tory Woodbury 9. Richard Huntley 10. Joshua McGee

Year 2000 1990 1995 1994 2007 1989 1992 1998 1993 2002

Rush 354 447 1,889 1,815 733 182 151 249 1,570 -34

Pass Total 1,823 2,177 1,651 2,098 - 1,889 0 1,815 1,033 1,766 1,567 1,749 1,532 1,683 1,346 1,595 2 1,572 1,554 1,520

Receptions Name 1. James Davis 2. Brandon Free 3. Oronde Gadsden 4. Brandon Free 5. Yancey Thigpen 6. Brandon Free 7. Winston Mapp 8. Oronde Gadsden 9. Arnell Wooten Yancey Thigpen Van Russell Britt

Year 1973 2002 1994 2003 1990 2004 1963 1993 2001 1989 1965

Rec. 60 58 56 48 44 37 36 34 32 32 32

Yds. 792 692 1,111 487 968 325 601 732 345 702 478

Receiving Yards Name 1. Oronde Gadsden 2. Yancey Thigpen 3. Oronde Gadsden 4. James Davis 5. Oronde Gadsden 6. Yancey Thigpen 7. Brandon Free 8. Masha Paul 9. Winston Mapp 10. Elwood Robinson

Year 1994 1990 1992 1973 1993 1989 2002 1986 1963 1959

Rec. 56 44 31 60 34 32 58 30 36 23

Yds. 1,111 968 846 792 732 702 692 688 601 562

Touchdown Receptions Name Year 1. Oronde Gadsden 1994 2. Yancey Thigpen 1990 3. Oronde Gadsden 1993 4. Oronde Gadsden 1992 5. Richard Souels 1964 6. Brandon Free 2002 Winston Mapp 1962 Elwood Robinson 1959 9. Anthony Hines 1997 James Davis 1973 Winston Mapp 1962

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TD 16 14 13 11 10 8 8 8 7 7 7

Scoring Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Richard Huntley 3. Martin Hicks Terrie Newkirk Broderick Graves 6. Timmy Newsome 7. Richard Huntley 8. Arrington Jones Martin Hicks 9. Everette Norwood Yancey Thigpen Broderick Graves Timmy Newsome Nelson Guthrie

Year 1994 1995 2003 2000 1988 1978 1992 1979 2005 1991 1990 1989 1977 1961

Points 108 102 96 96 96 90 88 86 86 84 84 84 84 84

Touchdowns Name 1. Richard Huntley 2. Richard Huntley 3. Martin Hicks Terrie Newkirk Oronde Gadsden Broderick Graves 7. Timmy Newsome 8. Everette Norwood Yancey Thigpen Broderick Graves Arrington Jones Timmy Newsome Martin Hicks

Year 1994 1995 2003 2000 1994 1988 1978 1991 1990 1989 1979 1977 2005

TD 18 17 16 16 16 16 15 14 14 14 14 14 14

Interceptions Name 1. Cornelius Washington 2. Edward Gregg 3. Stephon Kelly 4. Stephon Kelly Vincent Lilly Spergeon Thompson Robert Johnson 8. Willie Crite Shawn Colvin Donald Frank Darryl Hall

Year 1977 1972 2001 2000 1980 1978 1978 1999 1996 1989 1987

Int. 12 10 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6

Punt Return Yards Name 1. Brandon Hussey 2. Willie Latta 3. Andrew Sharpe 4. Denard Smith

Year 2003 1989 1978 1980

Ret. 16 31 28 20

Punt Return Yards (conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t) 5. Anthony Hines 1999 Brandon Hussey 2004 7. Keith Torrence 1988 8. Denard Smith 1979 9. James Harrison 1975 10. Keith Torrence 1988

24 27 26 21 15 26

Punt Return Average Name Year Ret. 1. Brandon Hussey 2003 16 2. Sherman Riggsbee 2002 8 3. Keith Torrence 1985 12 4. James Harrison 1975 15 5. Denard Smith 1980 20 6. Orlandus Gilmore 1997 7 7. Denard Smith 1979 21 8. Andrew Sharpe 1978 28 9. Anthony Hines 1999 24 10. Willie Latta 1989 31 * - Denotes led NCAA (Division II) Kickoff Return Yards Name 1. James Harrison 2. Ronald Tillman 3. David Irizarry 4. Brandon Hussey 5. Rudy Turner Reginald Sherard 6. Willie Latta 7. Martin Hicks 8. Brandon Hussey 9. David Irizarry 10. Kenny Jordan

279 279 278 275 268 248 Yds. Avg. 376 23.5* 175 21.9 226 18.8 268 17.9 322 16.1 97 13.9 275 13.1 346 12.4 279 11.6 352 11.4

Year 1975 1970 2008 2003 1994 1976 1990 2002 2004 2007 1993

Ret. 25 24 20 19 24 15 24 15 19 20 26

Yds. 560 480 444 437 435 435 434 433 416 414 403

Kickoff Return Average Name Year 1. Bobby Brown 1991 2. Tionti Powell 2005 3. Reginald Sherard 1976 4. Martin Hicks 2002 5. Brandon Hussey 2001 6. Martin Hicks 2003 7. Brandon Hussey 2003 8. James Harrison 1975 9. Keith Torrence 1986 10. David Irizarry 2008

Ret. 11 11 15 15 11 7 19 25 16 20

Yds. Avg. 364 33.1 326 29.6 435 29.0 433 28.9 303 27.5 170 24.3 437 23.0 560 22.4 357 22.3 444 22.2

Yds. 376 352 346 322

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BEST OF THE RAMS Single Season Best (Team): Rushing Attempts Year Attempts 1. 1983 645 2. 1977 628 3. 1991 602 4. 1993 598 5. 1984 584 6. 1961 572 7. 1971 567 8. 1978 556 9. 2000 554 10. 1988 550 1985 550 Rushing Yards Year Yards (Net) 1. 1991 3,254 2. 1978 3,178 3. 1983 3,020 4. 1990 3,017 5. 1993 2,904 6. 2004 2,901 7. 2007 2,799 8. 1984 2,712 9. 1977 2,686 10. 1979 2,650 Rushing Yards/Game Year Yards/Gm 1. 1979 350.0 2. 1991 325.4 3. 1978 317.8 4. 1986 292.9 5. 1983 274.5 6. 1990 274.3 7. 1993 264.0 8. 1995 260.2 9. 1971 258.4 10. 2004 247.2

Pass Attempts Year Attempts 1. 2001 287 2. 2002 256 3. 1973 249 4. 1998 228 2000 228 6. 1980 216 7. 1974 212 8. 1965 210 9. 1981 209 10. 1996 206 1969 206 2003 206 Pass Completions Year Comp. 1. 2003 154 2. 2001 135 3. 2002 127 4. 2000 109 5. 2004 108 6. 1973 104 7. 1994 102 8. 1998 100 9. 1987 98 10. 1990 97 Completion Percentage Year Comp.% 1. 2003 .617 2. 2002 .602 3. 2005 .568 4. 1994 .560 5. 2004 .551 6. 1987 .508 7. 1992 .503 8. 1959 .491 9. 1984 .489 10. 2007 .488

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Yards 1,910 1,862 1,780 1,744 1,662 1,596 1,594 1,581 1,574 1,569

Total Yards/Game Year Yds./Gm 1. 1990 447.9 2. 1978 436.6 3. 1991 405.5 4. 2003 396.1 5. 1984 381.3 6. 1993 378.4 7. 1983 376.6 8. 1959 374.0 9. 1989 367.8 10. 1994 367.6

Passing Yards/Game Years Yards/Gm 1. 2002 178.0 2. 1990 173.6 3. 2003 159.5 4. 2001 158.5 5. 1964 157.7 6. 1998 157.4 7. 1989 156.9 8. 2000 155.2 9. 1992 151.1 10. 1963 146.1

Yards/Play Year Yds./Play 1. 1990 6.6 2. 1959 6.5 3. 2003 6.2 4. 1978 6.0 5. 1960 5.9 6. 1991 5.8 7. 1992 5.7 1989 5.7 9. 1994 5.6 10. 1984 5.5

Total Yards Year 1. 1990 2. 1978 3. 2000 4. 1984 5. 1993 6. 1983 7. 1991 8. 1994 9. 2003 10. 1992

Points Year 1. 1990 2. 1991 3. 1978 4. 1994 5. 1984 6. 1989 7. 2000 8. 1988 9. 1993 10. 1977

Total Yds. 4,927 4,366 4,243 4,195 4,162 4,143 4,055 4,044 3,961 3,929

Points/Game Year Pts./Gm 1. 1959 37.3 2. 1989 34.7 3. 1990 34.5 4. 1991 34.3 5. 1960 33.6 6. 1994 32.1 2003 32.1 8. 1984 31.7 9. 1978 31.3 10. 1993 29.8

Points 414 377 376 353 349 347 344 342 328 327

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BEST OF THE RAMS Year-By-Year Leaders Rushing Year Name Att. Yards 2008 Nic Cooper 92 488 2007 Jerrick “Jed” Bines 168 925 2006 Brandon McRae 118 682 2005 Martin Hicks 147 989 2004 Martin Hicks 168 1,148 2003 Martin Hicks 151 1,062 2002 Willie Byrd 231 1,037 2001 John Holloman 159 725 2000 Terrie Newkirk 249 1,114 1999 Terrie Newkirk 231 1,046 1998 Tyrone Murphy 140 661 1997 Eric Hendley 187 795 1996 Eric Hendley 214 985 1995 Richard Huntley 273 1,889 1994 Richard Huntley 251 1,815 1993 Richard Huntley 243 1,570 1992 Richard Huntley 165 1,012 1991 Everette Norwood 182 1,070 1990 Rodney McKoy 106 657 1989 Broderick Graves 143 906 1988 Broderick Graves 182 1,005 1987 Broderick Graves 164 856 1986 Leroy Wonsley 139 714 1985 Lonnie Pulley 87 537 1984 Leonardo Horn 139 815 1983 Leonardo Horn 97 615 1982 Michael Winbush* 142 463 1981 Michael Winbush* 111 595 1980 Arrington Jones 147 709 1979 Timmy Newsome 164 987 1978 Timmy Newsome 183 1,377 1977 Timmy Newsome 159 908 1976 Timmy Newsome 141 888 1975 Marvin Morrison 205 814 1974 Chico Dunlap 188 1,062 1973 Marvin Morrison 134 530 1972 Cornell Davis 130 639 1971 Cornell Davis 180 790 1970 Cornell Davis 143 629 1969 Ben Wade 64 287 1968 Ben Wade 78 239 1967 Larry Drayton 61 413

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Rushing (con’t) 1966 George Smitherman 62 223 1965 James Smith 90 346 1964 John Lane 62 292 1963 Ostell McKnight 79 337 1962 Richard Souels* 96 319 1961 Nelson Guthrie 194 1,077 1960 Nelson Guthrie 97 774 1959 Ben Dupree 108 512 1958 Ben Dupree 120 492

* Denotes Quarterback

Passing Year Name Att. Comp. Yards 2008 Jarrett Dunston 160 73 958 2007 Monte Purvis 166 84 1,033 2006 Monte Purvis 144 60 865 2005 Monte Purvis 116 66 821 2004 Joshua McGee 167 96 903 2003 Joshua McGee 159 98 1,093 2002 Joshua McGee 222 137 1,554 2001 Joshua McGee 138 64 833 2000 Tory Woodbury 220 107 1,823 1999 Tory Woodbury 159 66 834 1998 Tory Woodbury 190 85 1,346 1997 Tory Woodbury 79 29 490 1996 Tremaine Graham 90 29 362 1995 LeCarl Walker 83 33 539 1994 Travis Pender 120 73 1,018 1993 Rovell McMillian 176 80 1,256 1992 Rovell McMillian 165 83 1,532 1991 Mitchell Nicholson 86 35 634 1990 Mitchell Nicholson 171 85 1,651 1989 Kenny Jones 191 86 1,567 1988 Kenny Jones 154 71 976 1987 Connell Maynor 133 69 1,071 1986 Bobby Junior 92 53 810 1985 Bobby Junior 117 45 769 1984 Michael Winbush 152 81 1,224 1983 Karlton Watson 109 43 81 1982 Michael Winbush 136 44 750 1981 Michael Winbush 95 36 569 1980 Karlton Watson 137 71 876 1979 Kermit Blount 69 96 801 1978 Kermit Blount 114 50 872 1977 Kermit Blount 122 55 1,030

Passing (con’t) 1976 Kermit Blount 1975 Walter Smith 1974 Londell McClary 1973 Londell McClary 1972 Londell McClary 1971 Londell McClary 1970 Foster Epps 1969 Carson Hankins 1968 Foster Epps 1967 Foster Epps 1966 Joseph Tolly 1965 James Millner 1964 James Millner 1963 James Millner 1962 Donald Wills 1961 Ivory Roberts 1960 Charles Guthrie 1959 Bobby Rowe 1958 Bobby Rowe

136 62 147 224 130 131 113 134 88 123 166 210 156 162 72 79 48 97 120

49 18 49 97 52 47 49 62 40 56 76 63 60 69 30 37 25 48 50

732 208 825 1,173 792 696 552 685 505 585 824 1,099 1,086 1,134 475 516 494 936 834

Total Offense Year Name Rush Pass Total Off. 2008 Jarrett Dunston 108 958 1,066 2007 Monte Purvis 733 1,033 1,766 2006 Monte Purvis 168 865 1,033 2005 Martin Hicks 989 2 991 2004 Martin Hicks 1,148 63 1,211 2003 Joshua McGee 13 1093 1,106 2002 Joshua McGee -34 1554 1,520 2001 Joshua McGee -1 833 832 2000 Tory Woodbury 354 1,823 2,177 1999 Tory Woodbury 246 834 1,080 1998 Tory Woodbury 249 1,346 1,595 1997 Eric Hendley 795 - 795 1996 Eric Hendley 985 - 985 1995 Richard Huntley 1,889 - 1,889 1994 Richard Huntley 1,815 - 1,815 1993 Richard Huntley 1,570 2 1,572 1992 Rovell McMillian 151 1,532 1,683 1991 Mitchell Nicholson 609 634 1,243 1990 Mitchell Nicholson 447 1,651 2,098 1989 Kenny Jones 182 1,567 1,749 1988 Kenny Jones 289 976 1,265 1987 Connell Maynor 103 1,071 1,174 1986 Bobby Junior -54 910 856

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BEST OF THE RAMS Total Offense (con’t) 1985 Bobby Junior 1984 Michael Winbush 1983 Leonardo Horn 1982 Michael Winbush 1981 Michael Winbush 1980 Karlton Watson 1979 Timmy Newsome 1978 Timmy Newsome 1977 Kermit Blount 1976 Kermit Blount 1975 Marvin Morrison 1974 Londell McClary 1973 Londell McClary 1972 Londell McClary 1971 Unavailable 1970 Cornell Davis 1969 Carson Hankins 1968 Foster Epps 1967 Foster Epps 1966 Joseph Tolley 1965 James Millner 1964 James Millner 1963 James Millner 1962 Richard Souels 1961 Nelson Guthrie 1960 Nelson Guthrie 1959 Nelson Guthrie 1958 Bobby Rowe

-10 147 615 463 595 -85 987 1,377 333 241 814 79 - 55 n/a 629 2 15 -142 -91 -142 -57 -140 319 1,077 774 667 -153

769 1,224 120 750 569 876 36 - 1,030 732 - 825 1,173 792 n/a - 685 506 585 824 1,099 1,086 1,134 128 - - - 834

759 1,371 735 1,213 1,164 791 1,013 1,377 1,363 973 814 904 1,173 847 n/a 629 687 521 443 733 957 1,029 994 447 1,077 774 752 681

Receiving Year Name Rec. Yards 2008 Bryant Bayne 26 353 2007 Bryant Bayne 25 320 2006 Josh Crawford 16 336 2005 Bradford Herring 25 383 2004 Brandon Free 37 325 2003 Brandon Free 48 487 2002 Brandon Free 58 692 2001 Arnell Wooten 32 345 2000 Anthony Hines 27 418 1999 Anthony Hines 20 297 1998 Chris McGowens 27 516 1997 Anthony Hines 16 362 1996 Marcus Samuel 16 204 1995 Randall Carter 24 452

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Receiving (con’t) 1994 Oronde Gadsden 1993 Oronde Gadsden 1992 Oronde Gadsden 1991 Ronald Beverly 1990 Yancey Thigpen 1989 Yancey Thigpen 1988 Keith Torrence 1987 Keith Torrence 1986 Masha Paul 1985 Masha Paul 1984 Alex Cowans 1983 James Watson 1982 Ronnie Johnson 1981 Ronnie Johnson 1980 Denard Smith 1979 Arrington Jones* 1978 Billy Diggs 1977 Unavailable 1976 Unavailable 1975 John Rogers 1974 Arthur Mason 1973 James Davis 1972 Bobby Garner 1971 James Davis 1970 Larry Bratcher 1969 Allen McManus 1968 Brent Cromwell 1967 Robert Shaw 1966 Timothy Jennings 1965 Van Russell Britt* 1964 Richard Souels 1963 Winston Mapp 1962 Winston Mapp 1961 Robert Jackson 1960 Nelson Guthrie* 1959 Elwood Robinson 1958 Elwood Robinson

56 1,111 34 732 31 846 14 239 44 968 32 702 22 310 25 400 30 688 19 409 16 301 16 423 9 156 16 395 22 315 23 353 20 424 n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 138 13 253 60 792 21 332 13 236 16 127 25 429 26 512 21 301 30 411 32 478 26 479 36 601 17 317 15 234 11 233 12 562 9 207

* Denotes Running Back

Scoring Year Name Points 2008 Jarrett Dunston 54 2007 Monte Purvis 62 2006 Brandon McRae 36 2005 Martin Hicks 86

Scoring (con’t) 2004 Jerrick “Jed” Bines 2003 Martin Hicks 2002 Brandon Free 2001 John Holloman 2000 Terrie Newkirk 1999 Terrie Newkirk 1998 Shawn Thomas 1997 Eric Hendley 1996 Jeremy Murphy 1995 Richard Huntley 1994 Richard Huntley 1993 Oronde Gadsden 1992 Richard Huntley 1991 Everette Norwood 1990 Yancey Thigpen 1989 Broderick Graves 1988 Broderick Graves 1987 Broderick Graves 1986 Leroy Wonsley 1985 Ed Byers 1984 Leonardo Horn 1983 Leonardo Horn 1982 Michael Winbush Michael Ferguson 1981 Alex Cowan 1980 Michael Ferguson 1979 Arrington Jones 1978 Timmy Newsome 1977 Timmy Newsome 1976 Timmy Newsome 1975 Marvin Morrison 1974 Chico Dunlap 1973 James Davis 1972 Bobby Garner 1971 Cornell Davis 1970 Cornell Davis 1969 Allen McManus 1968 Brent Cromwell 1967 Larry Drayton 1966 Timothy Jennings Joseph Tolley 1965 Walden Taborn James Smith 1964 Richard Souels 1963 Winston Mapp

74 96 48 60 96 66 38 48 42 102 108 80 88 84 84 84 96 72 48 42 60 66 24 24 52 42 86 90 84 81 18 48 42 37 54 26 38 43 36 18 18 26 26 78 56

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BEST OF THE RAMS Scoring (conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t) 1962 Winston Mapp 1961 Nelson Guthrie 1960 Nelson Guthrie 1959 Elwood Robinson 1958 Ben Dupree

Interceptions Year Name Int. 2008 Alex Chandler 2 DeRon Middleton 2 2007 Thaddeus Griffin 3 Nathaniel Biggs 3 2006 Thaddeus Griffin 3 DeRon Middleton 3 2005 Nathaniel Biggs 3 2004 Maurice Reid 3 2003 Ray Barksdale 4 2002 Anthony Robinson 4 2001 Stephon Kelly 8 2000 Stephon Kelly 7 1999 Willie Crite 6 1998 B.J. Cameron 5 1997 Marcus Wilson 3 Stephen Hickman 3 1996 Shawn Colvin 6 1995 Mark Sanders 4 1994 Mark Sanders 4 1993 Shawn Colvin 4 1992 Terrence Graves 5 1991 Gerald Hunter 2 1990 Anthony Jones 5 1989 Donald Frank 6 1988 Darryl Hall 6 1987 Darryl Hall 6 1986 Ray Puryear 5 1985 Ray Puryear 4 1984 Masha Paul 4 1983 Masha Paul 3 1982 David Pearson 5 1981 David Pearson 4 1980 Vincent Lilly 7 1979 Robert Johnson 5 1978 Spergeon Thompson 7 1977 Cornelius Washington 1976 William Murrell 5 1975 William Murrell 5

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42 84 78 60 46

4 5 10 6

Punt Returns Year Name No. 2008 David Irizarry 19 2007 David Irizarry 18 2006 David Irizarry 12 2005 Brandon Hussey 23 2004 Brandon Hussey 27 2003 Brandon Hussey 16 2002 Sherman Riggsbee 8 2001 Jonathan Graham 19 2000 Anthony Hines 14 1999 Anthony Hines 24 1998 Anthony Hines 7 1997 Orlandus Gilmore 7 1996 Orlandus Gilmore 10 1995 Orlandus Gilmore 7 1994 Kenny Jordan 10 1993 Kenny Jordan 24 1992 Willie Latta 10 1991 Willie Latta 16 Gerald Hunter 3 1990 Willie Latta 16 1989 Willie Latta 31 1988 Keith Torrence 26 1987 Keith Torrence 25 1986 Masha Paul 19 1985 Keith Torrence 12 1984 Masha Paul 14 1983 Masha Paul 8 1982 Masha Paul 10 1981 Denard Smith 14 1980 Denard Smith 20 1979 Denard Smith 21 1978 Andrew Sharpe 28 1977 Andrew Sharpe 21 1976 James Harrison 17 1975 James Harrison 15 1974 Chico Dunlap 17 1973 Chico Dunlap 18

Yds Avg. 137 7.2 182 10.1 36 3.0 153 6.7 279 10.3 376 23.5* 175 21.9 187 9.8 129 9.2 279 11.6 66 9.4 97 13.9 69 6.9 61 8.7 143 14.3 201 8.4 76 7.6 73 4.6 73 24.3 165 10.3 352 11.4 248 9.5 277 11.1 171 9.0 226 18.8 115 8.2 35 4.4 43 4.3 115 8.2 322 16.1 275 13.1 346 12.4 312 14.8 243 14.2 268 17.9 276 16.2 167 9.3

Kickoff Returns Year Name No. 2008 David Irizarry 20 2007 David Irizarry 20 2006 Josh Crawford 21 2005 Tionti Powell 11 2004 Brandon Hussey 19 2003 Brandon Hussey 19 2002 Martin Hicks 15 2001 Brandon Hussey 11 2000 Vincent Wilkins 11 1999 Michael Jennings 8 1998 Vincent Wilkins 13 1997 Tano Davis 10 1996 Orlandus Gilmore 15 1995 Orlandus Gilmore 13 1994 Rudy Turner 24 1993 Kenny Jordan 26 1992 Bobby Brown 22 1991 Bobby Brown 11 1990 Willie Latta 24 1989 Willie Latta 22 1988 Keith Torrance 21 1987 Keith Torrence 13 1986 Keith Torrence 16 1985 Keith Torrence 18 1984 Lonnie Pulley 15 1983 James Johnson 8 1982 James Johnson 11 1981 Montey Brinkley 10 1980 Montey Brinkley 13 1979 Andrew Sharpe 11 1978 Andrew Sharpe 11 1977 Reginald Sherard 11 1976 Reginald Sherard 15 1975 James Harrison 25 1974 James Harrison 12 1973 Chico Dunlap 11 1972 Chico Dunlap 18 1971 Ronald Tillman 14 1970 Ronald Tillman 24

Yds. 444 414 271 326 416 437 433 303 217 164 251 208 207 177 435 403 321 364 434 334 302 250 357 366 283 144 161 141 231 201 234 234 435 560 213 171 380 271 480

Avg. 22.2 20.7 12. 29.6 21.9 23.0 28.9 27.5 19.7 20.5 19.3 20.8 13.8 13.6 18.1 15.5 14.5 33.1 18.1 15.1 14.3 19.2 22.3 20.3 18.9 18.0 14.6 14.1 17.8 18.2 21.3 21.3 29.0 22.4 17.8 15.5 21.1 19.3 20.0

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BEST OF THE RAMS Punting Year Name No. Yds. Avg. 2008 Jamaine Mack 68 2,444 35.9 2007 Jamaine Mack 67 2,346 35.0 2006 Chad Oakley 53 2,277 43.0 2005 Matt Hind 48 1,786 37.2 2004 Chad Oakley 52 1,876 36.1 2003 Chad Oakley 37 1,373 37.1 2002 Chad Oakley 44 1,686 38.3 2001 William Newton 62 2,359 38.0 2000 Chris Dinkins 40 1,504 37.6 1999 Chris Dinkins 40 1,363 34.1 1998 Daryle Crowder 63 2,317 36.8 1997 Marcus Samuel 58 2,176 37.5 1996 Daryle Crowder 65 1,833 28.2 1995 Daryle Crowder 64 1,711 26.7 1994 John Russ 41 1,092 26.6 1993 Richard Huntley 53 1,838 34.7 1992 Ray Harvey 56 2,077 37.1 1991 Ray Harvey 41 1,473 35.9 1990 Ray Harvey 44 1,740 39.5 1989 David Hamlin 42 1,650 39.2 1988 David Hamlin 45 1,687 37.5 1987 David Hamlin 46 1,625 35.3 1986 Vincent Jones 44 1,418 32.2 1985 Vincent Jones 61 2,351 38.5 1984 Vincent Jones 46 1,682 36.6 1983 Vincent Jones 37 1,433 38.7 1982 Carl Townsend 54 2,083 38.5 1981 Carl Townsend 52 2,125 40.8 1980 Carl Townsend 61 2,315 37.9 1979 Antonio Howard 54 2,093 38.7 1978 Antonio Howard 36 1,379 38.3 1977 Antonio Howard 34 1,120 32.9 1976 Eugene Jackson 31 1,090 35.1 1975 Eugene Jackson 42 1,355 32.3 1974 Frazier Lowery 46 1,517 32.9 1973 Frazier Lowery 38 1,240 32.8 1972 Frazier Lowery 46 1,632 35.5 1971 Chico Dunlap 30 960 32.0 1970 William Finney 25 714 28.5 1969 Sherwood Kasey 65 2,632 40.4 1968 Marvin Morrison 62 2,322 37.4 1967 Marvin Morrison 54 2,059 38.8 1966 Joseph Tolley 32 1,014 31.6 1965 Ray Hicks 41 1,118 24.8

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Punting (con’t) 1964 Sherwood Kasey 1963 Ray Hicks 1962 Ray Hicks 1961 Thomas Crank 1960 Thomas Crank 1959 Bobby Rowe 1958 Bobby Rowe

28 942 33.7 41 1,375 33.5 50 1,476 29.5 34 1,164 33.6 19 681 35.8 20 591 29.2 26 933 35.8

Longest Plays In The History Of WSSU Football (70 yards or more) Rushing 85 yds – Timmy Newsome (TD) vs. Johnson C. Smith 1979 83 yds – Everette Norwood (TD) vs. North Carolina Central 1991 81 yds – Ronald Beverly (TD) vs. Morehouse 1990 80-yds – Monte Purvis (TD) at Coastal Carolina 2007 79 yds – Arrington Jones (TD) vs.Virginia Union 1980

Kickoff Returns (con’t) 81 yds – Brandon Hussey vs. Tuskegee 2001 Interception Return 102 yds – Raymond Barksdale vs. Fayetteville State 2002 (Defensive PAT) 94 yds – Edwin Jones (TD) vs. Saint Augustine’s College 2003 80 yds – Marcus Wilson (TD) vs. Elizabeth City State 1997 74 yds – DeRon Middleton (TD) vs. Saint Augustine’s 2005 Punting 106 yds – David Irizarry (TD) vs. Hampton 2008 (Missed Field Goal Attempt) Punting 67 yds – Chad Oakley vs. Fayetteville State 2004 64 yds – Matt Hind vs. Fayetteville State 2005

Passing 98 yds – Rovell McMillan to Yancey Thigpen (TD) vs. Johnson C. Smith 1990 93 yds – Kermit Blount to Ronnie Johnson (TD) vs. Johnson C. Smith 1979 90 yds – Kenny Jones to Yancey Thigpen (TD) vs. North Carolina A&T 1989 88 yds – Mitchell Nicholson to Yancey Thigpen (TD) vs. Johnson C. Smith 1990 85 yds – Kenny Jones to Willie Latta (TD) vs. North Carolina A&T 1989 80 yds – Rovell McMillan to Oronde Gadsden (TD) vs. Norfolk State 1993 80 yds – Rovell McMillan to Oronde Gadsden vs. Livingstone 1992 75 yds – Michael Winbush to James Watson (TD) vs. Livingstone 1982

Field Goal 53 yds – Matt Hind vs. Livingstone 2004 48 yds – Chad Oakley vs. Savannah State 2006

Kickoff Returns 97 yds – Martin Hicks (TD) vs. North Carolina Central 2002 93 yds – Chico Dunlap (TD) vs. Johnson C. Smith 1971 93 yds – Willie Latta (TD) vs. Morehouse 1991 89 yds – Brandon Hussey (TD) vs. Livingstone 2003

-WSSU holds the NCAA Division II record for most blocked kicks in a season with 27 (16 punts, seven field goals, four PATs) coming during the 1986 season

Miscellaneous Records WSSU David Irizarry’s 106-yard missed field goal

return at Hampton set a school record for the longest play in Rams football history. -WSSU’s Jed Bines and Martin Hicks are the only two running backs in CIAA (the Rams’ former Division II conference) history from the same team to rush for over 1,000 yards in the same season as Hicks (1,148 yards) and Bines (1,137) combined for 2,285 yards in 2005. -WSSU is tied with the University of Southeastern Louisiana for the most opponent’s punts blocked in a game with five (5) coming against North Carolina Central University on Oct. 4, 1986

-WSSU was involved in the highest scoring tie game in NCAA Division II history, a 54-54 tie against Norfolk State on Oct. 9, 1993.

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BEST OF THE RAMS WSSU All-Time All-Conference Football Team Members 1951 Cleo Wallace - DL 1957 Bobby Rowe – QB Benjamin Dupree - FB 1960 Nelson Guthrie - RB 1961 Nelson Guthrie - RB 1964 Richard Souels - RB 1968 Daniel Grady - C 1969 Allen McManus - WR 1972 Bennie Barbour - DT Bobby Garner - TE Edward Gregg - DB Marvin Morrison - DB Fredrick Nelson - OT Curtis Phiffer - C 1973 Bennie Barbour - DT James Davis - E 1974 Bennie Barbour - DT Curtis Richardson - DE 1975 Marvin Morrison - RB Johnny Rodgers - TE 1976 Johnny Rodgers - TE

1979 Daniel Jacobs - DL Winfred Mack - LB Timmy Newsome - RB James Tyson - OG 1980 Arrington Jones - RB Keith Parson - K Carlton Watson - LB 1981 Dan Bryson - DL John Lewis - OG Jonathan Nimmons - OT Harrison Stokes - LB 1982 Danny Moore - C Jonathan Nimmons - OT Harrison Stokes - LB 1983 Jack Cameron - DB Danny Moore - C Jonathan Nimmons - OT Alvin Powell - OG Eddie Sauls - LB 1984 Jeffrey James - OL Danny Moore - C Tyrone Smith - K 1985 Derrick Beasley - DB Anthony Blaylock - DB John Cole - LB Keith Holland - OL Leonardo Horn - RB Barry Turner - C

1977 Kermit Blount - QB Timmy Newsome - RB Gary Railford – OT Cornelius Washington - DB Robert Weeks - C James Winbush - DT

1986 Dino Beligrinis - K Jerry Cole - LB Vernard Dillard - OL Jerry Maynard - OL Roy Phillips - DL Barry Turner - C Mark Wallace - LB

1978 Kermit Blount - QB Billy Diggs - WR Baxter Harrington - LB Willie Jordan - DL Timmy Newsome - RB

1987 Vernard Dillard - OL Broderick Graves - RB Jerry Maynard - OL Lonnie Pully - FB Mark Wallace - LB

1988 Leslie Barley - LB Dino Beligtinis - K Broderick Graves - RB Jeff Kelly - DL Anthony McCord - DB Darren Peebles - OL Roy Phillips - DL Horace Spencer - C Clayton Suggs - OL Keith TorrEnce - PR 1989 Leslie Barley - LB Dino Beligrinis - K Donald Frank - DB Broderick Graves - RB Kenny Jones - QB Willie Latta - PR Clayton Suggs - OL Yancey Thigpen - WR Cornell Wallace - DB 1990 Dino Beligrinis - K Fred Bowman - DL Raymond Harvey - P Rodney McKoy - RB James Melton - OL Yancey Thigpen - WR 1991 Fred Bowman - DL Bobby Brown - KR Everette Norwood - RB 1992 Kelly Goodman - OL Terrence Graves - DB Tim Pitman - LB Antonio Stevenson - DE 1993 Shawn Colvin - DB Kelly Goodman - OL Niam Moore - DB Rodney Witherspoon - DE 1994 William Barringer - OL Oronde Gadsden - WR Richard Huntley - RB 1995 Richard Huntley - RB LaTori Workman - DL

Miscellaneous Awards Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Champions (CIAA) 1977, 1978, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1999, 2000 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-Americans: Cornelius Washington DB 1977 Timmy Newsome RB 1978 Danny Moore OG 1984 Barry Turner C 1987 Richard Huntley RB 1995 Latori Workman DL 1996 Thomas Washington DL 1999 Stephon Kelly FS 2001

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2001 Carnell Brown * - LB Calvin Bryant * - LB Jonathan Graham * - PR Stephon Kelly – S (CIAA Defensive Player of the Year) Robert Mackey - DE Joshua McGee $ - QB Marcus McNair - C William Newton * - P Ashton Oakley - K Ronald Pegues - OL Arnell Wooten - TE Dameon Workman # - LB

1996 Shawn Colvin - DB Eric Hendley - RB Eric McDavid - C LaTori Workman - DL 1997 Brian Andrews $ - OL Anthony Davis * - OL Taiwan Everette - LB Eric Hendley * - RB Anthony Hines $* - WR Brian Hurlocker - OL Eric McDavid - C Shawn Thomas - K Thomas Washington - DL

2002 Marcus McNair – OL Arnell Wooten – TE Brandon Free – WR Willie Byrd – RB Martin Hicks – KR Victor White – DB* Chad Oakley – PT* Bradford Herring – WR$ Martin Hicks – RB$ Chad Oakley – PT$ Anthony Robinson – DL$

1998 DeRon Alexander * - S Brian Andrews * - OL Bennie Cameron $* - S Travis Hairston * - OL Jai-Fanon Jackson $ - DL Jared Keaton * - OL Chris McGowens * - WR Thomas Washington - WR Tory Woodbury * - QB 1999 DeRon Alexander * - S Brian Andrews - OL Carnell Brown - LB Calvin Bryant $ - LB Eric Case * - DL Willie Crite * - S Terrie Newkirk - RB Shawn Thomas - K Thomas Washington - DL Corey Williams * - DL

2003 Ahmad Ibrahim – OL Marcus McNair – OL Brandon Free – WR Martin Hicks – RB (CIAA Offensive Player of the Year) Anthony Robinson – LB Brandon Hussey – PR Rodney Norman – DL* Jed Bines – RB$ 2004 Jerrick “Jed” Bines – RB Emmanuel Akah – OL Brian Scott – OL Phillip Betts – DL Martin Hicks – RB* Bennie Barbour- OL$ Nathaniel Biggs – DB$ Corey Swinnie – LB$

2000 Brian Andrews - OL Carnell Brown # - LB Calvin Bryant - LB Aaron Federspiel # - OL Eric Hargrove - DB Stephen Isadore* - DL Stephon Kelly - S Robert Mackey - DE Terrie Newkirk - RB Ronald Pegues - OL Corey Williams - DL Tory Woodbury - QB Arnell Wooten # - TE

$ = Rookie Team * = Second Team, # = Honorable Mention WSSU is ineligible for post-season honors until 2010-11 when they become eligible for MEAC post-season awards. Honors in the years 2004 and prior are All-CIAA

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) District/Regional Coach of Year: Bill Hayes District III College Division 1977 Bill Hayes District III College Division 1978 Pete Richardson Region II College Division 1989 Blue-Gray Game Participants: Timmy Newsome Richard Huntley Arrington Jones Stephon Kelly

RB RB RB FS

NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Winners: Eddie Sauls DL

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BEST OF THE RAMS WSSU Football Year-By-Year Results WSSU Football All-Time Head Coaches WSSU Head Coaches

Years

Total Years

Howard “Brutus” Wilson

1942-45

Clarence “Big House” Gaines

1946-49

20-12-4

Thomas “Tank” Conrad

1950-69

81-79-10

Cleo “Tiny” Wallace

1970-75

22-36-1

William “Bill” Hayes

1976-87

89-40-2

Pete Richardson

1988-92

41-14-1

Kermit Blount

1993-Present

90-77-3

TOTALS

1942-2008

353-276-25

1940 Coach: Unavailable Record: 0-3; Career: N/A Kittrell 6-2 Fayetteville State 6-8 Elizabeth City State 31-0

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1941 Coach: Unavailable Record: 1-0-3; Career: N/A Elizabeth City State 0-0 Norfolk State 13-13 Swift 45-0 Saint Augustine’s 13-13

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1942 Coach: Howard Wilson Record: 6-3; Career: 6-3 West Virginia State 26-0 Saint Augustine’s 28-0 Morristown (Tenn.) 46-0 Allen (S.C.) 13-6 Delaware State 32-6 Fort Bragg 19-0 Bluefield State 32-0 Fayetteville State 25-7 Livingstone 12-7

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1943 Coach: Howard Wilson Record: 3-4-1; Career: 9-7-1 Livingstone 43-0 Livingstone 33-0 Allen University (S.C.) 6-6 Allen University (S.C.) 12-6 Allen University (S.C.)* 33-0 Johnson C. Smith 33-0 Benedict 6-0 West Virginia State 13-0 *Flower Bowl 1944 Coach: Howard Wilson Record: 1-3-2; Career: 10-10-3 Virginia State 70-0 West Virginia State 12-0 Allen University (S.C.) 6-0 Allen University (S.C.) 0-0 Johnson C. Smith 6-6 North Carolina A&T 38-0 Remainder of results unavailable

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1945 Coach: Howard Wilson Record: 0-7-1; Career: 10-17-4 Virginia State 40-0 Knoxville 34-12 West Virginia State 35-0 Johnson C. Smith 19-0 Kentucky State 6-6 North Carolina A&T 32-0 Bluefield State 19-13 North Carolina Central 34-0 Remainder of Results Unavailable

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1946 Coach: Clarence Gaines Record: 3-5-1; Career: 3-5-1 West Virginia State 13-0 Kentucky State 20-6 Johnson C. Smith 6-6 North Carolina Central 25-0 Bluefield State 12-7 Livingstone 19-0 Saint Paul’s 25-0 Delaware State 12-6 Knoxville 7-6 North Carolina A&T 55-0

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1947 Coach: Clarence Gaines Record: 6-3; Career: 9-8-1 Elizabeth City State 14-0 Johnson C. Smith 13-0 Bluefield State 8-0 Delaware State 20-6 Saint Paul’s 7-0 Lincoln Univ. 21-6 Saint Augustine’s 13-0 Fayetteville State 8-0 Livingstone 33-0

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1948 Coach: Clarence Gaines Record: 8-1; Career: 17-9-1 Saint Augustine’s 20-22 Johnson C. Smith 12-0 Elizabeth City State 19-0 Bluefield State 6-0 Delaware State 12-7 Livingstone 12-7 Lincoln Univ. 21-0 Saint Paul’s 33-0 Fayetteville State 33-0

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1949 Coach: Clarence Gaines Record: 3-3-3; Career: 20-12-4 Delaware State 12-12 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 Kentucky State 41-26 Fayetteville State 31-6 Bluefield State 13-13 Shaw 7-0 Saint Augustine’s 20-6 Saint Paul’s 56-0 Elizabeth City State 19-12

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1950 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 4-1-3; Career: 4-1-3 Kentucky State 6-6 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 Fayetteville State 38-0 Bluefield State 13-13 Shaw 19-6 Delaware State 18-0 Saint Augustine’s 33-17 Saint Paul’s 72-0 Virginia Union 26-19

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1951 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 4-4; Career: 8-5-3 Kentucky State 14-19 Bluefield State 36-12 Fayetteville State 13-26 Virginia Union 13-6 Johnson C. Smith 26-0 Saint Augustine’s 6-12 Saint Paul’s 0-61 North Carolina A&T 41-0

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1952 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 4-4; Career: 12-9-3 Kentucky State 12-8 Bluefield State 27-13 Fayetteville State 12-7 Johnson C. Smith 19-0 Saint Augustine’s 12-7 North Carolina A&T 44-0 Elizabeth City State 6-0 Saint Paul’s 43-7

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1953 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 3-5-1; Career: 15-20-4 Kentucky State 19-12 Fayetteville State 13-13 Bluefield State 27-0 Hampton 47-0 North Carolina A&T 26-6 Johnson C. Smith 20-19 Elizabeth City State 12-6 Saint Paul’s 25-16 Saint Augustine’s 6-0

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1954 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 3-5; Career: 18-25-4 Bluefield State 38-18 Fayetteville State 13-20

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1955 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 7-2; Career: 25-27-4 Kentucky State 31-6 Fayetteville State 13-0 Bluefield State 12-0 Hampton 21-0 North Carolina A&T 31-6 Johnson C. Smith 19-0 Saint Augustine’s 13-0 Elizabeth City 32-19 Saint Paul’s 21-6

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1956 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 4-4-1; Career: 29-31-5 Kentucky State 13-6 Fayetteville State 19 Bluefield State 20-0 Hampton 7-7 North Carolina A&T 34-13 Johnson C. Smith 20-0 Saint Augustine’s 18-0 Elizabeth City 14-0 Saint Paul’s 28-12

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1957 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 5-4; Career: 34-35-5 Elizabeth City 14-7 Kentucky State 13-6 Bluefield State 41-0 Hampton 47-6 North Carolina A&T 34-13 Johnson C. Smith 45-10 Saint Augustine’s 14-13 Fayetteville State 19-14 Saint Paul’s 28-12

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1958 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 3-5-1; Career: 37-40-6 Kentucky State 20-20 Fayetteville State 26-0 Bluefield State 22-0 Hampton 16-6 North Carolina A&T 14-12 Johnson C. Smith 14-0 Saint Augustine’s 26-0 Elizabeth City 32-14 Saint Paul’s 54-6

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1959 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 6-2; Career: 43-42-6 Kentucky State 34-14 at Elizabeth City 42-0 Bluefield State 42-0 at North Carolina A&T 23-18

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55-12 10-0 46-0 62-6

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1960 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 6-2; Career: 49-44-6 at Kentucky State 20-7 Elizabeth City 50-12 at Bluefield State 25-12 North Carolina A&T 21-6 at Johnson C. Smith 25-14 Saint Augustine’s 52-0 Fayetteville State 62-12 at Saint Paul’s 42-6

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1961 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 6-1-1; Career: 56-45-7 Kentucky State 24-0 Bluefield State 13-8 at Elizabeth City 25-0 at Virginia Union 6-6 at North Carolina A&T 27-20 Johnson C. Smith 20-12 at Saint Augustine’s 13-8 at Fayetteville State 20-0

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1962 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 3-5; Career: 59-50-7 at Kentucky State 33-8 Elizabeth City 22-12 Virginia Union 26-14 Bluefield State 20-14 North Carolina A&T 60-18 at Johnson C. Smith 25-8 Saint Augustine’s 16-14 Fayetteville State 24-12

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1963 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 4-3-1; Career: 63-53-8 Kentucky State 12-6 Elizabeth City 26-6 Virginia Union 22-14 North Carolina A&T 60-18 Johnson C. Smith 28-16 1963 (cont.) Saint Augustine’s 6-6 Fayetteville State 36-0 Saint Paul’s 18-0 1964 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 4-4; Career: 67-57-8 at Kentucky State 41-12 Elizabeth City 26-6 Virginia Union 28-8 North Carolina A&T 50-12 at Johnson C. Smith 26-24 Saint Augustine’s 32-6 Fayetteville State 33-6 at Saint Paul’s 31-6

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1965 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 2-7; Career: 69-64-8 Kentucky State 42-12 Elizabeth City 13-12 Livingstone 24-19 Fayetteville State 19-14 North Carolina A&T 30-20 Johnson C. Smith 28-16 Saint Augustine’s 34-12 Shaw 28-13 Saint Paul’s 22-20

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1966 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 2-5; Career: 71-69-8 at Kentucky State 54-0 Elizabeth City 22-13 at Livingstone 43-36 North Carolina A&T 54-0 at Johnson C. Smith 28-12 at Saint Paul’s 12-0 Shaw 16-12

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1967 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 3-5; Career: 74-74-8 Kentucky State 36-0 at Elizabeth City 16-8 at Fayetteville State 20-6 Livingstone 20-14 at North Carolina A&T 58-8 Johnson C. Smith 45-28 Saint Paul’s 38-12 at Shaw 22-6

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1968 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 3-5-1; Career: 77-79-9 at Cheyney State 58-8 Elizabeth City 24-2 at Livingstone 14-12 North Carolina Central 32-12 North Carolina A&T 60-6 at Johnson C. Smith 26-16 at Saint Paul’s 18-15 Shaw 12-12 Fayetteville State 8-0

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1969 Coach: Thomas Conrad Record: 2-7; Career: 79-86-9 Cheyney State 56-3 Elizabeth City 42-14 Livingstone 36-12 North Carolina Central 63-6 North Carolina A&T 37-7 Johnson C. Smith 31-6 Saint Paul’s 14-0 Shaw 20-0 Fayetteville State 42-2

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1970 Coach: Cleo Wallace Record: 3-5; Career: 3-5 Hampton 46-20 at Saint Paul’s 27-8

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BEST OF THE RAMS 1970 (cont.) at Elizabeth City at Livingstone North Carolina Central at Johnson C. Smith at Fayetteville State at Shaw

34-15 27-7 62-7 23-0 31-14 31-0

1971 Coach: Cleo Wallace Record: 6-4; Career: 9-9 at Hampton 32-26 Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33-6 Norfolk State 17-14 Livingstone 12-7 at Fayetteville State 20-14 Elizabeth City 13-12 Johnson C. Smith 18-14 at Lenoir-Rhyne 42-6 at Shaw 34-24 vs. Elizabeth City* 33-22 *CIAA Championship Game

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1972 Coach: Cleo Wallace Record: 5-4; Career: 14-13 at North Carolina Central 29-6 Hampton 47-0 at Norfolk 32-14 Livingstone 52-6 Fayetteville State 9-3 at Elizabeth City 9-6 at Johnson C. Smith 35-6 Lenoir-Rhyne 42-6 Shaw 37-7

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1973 Coach: Cleo Wallace Record: 3-7-1; Career: 17-20-1 North Carolina Central 21-13 at Hampton 17-8 at Virginia Union 35-7 Norfolk State 21-10 Livingstone 26-14 at Fayetteville State 14-12 Elizabeth City 10-6 Johnson C. Smith 55-35 at Morris Brown 27-33 at Shaw 7-7 at Elon 45-13

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1974 Coach: Cleo Wallace Record: 4-7; Career: 21-27-1 Hampton 15-0 North Carolina Central 27-7 Virginia Union 18-0 Norfolk State 26-10 Livingstone 13-10 Fayetteville State 41-24 Elizabeth City 16-6 Johnson C. Smith 35-25 Morris Brown 45-17 Shaw 16-12 Elon 35-0

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1975 Coach: Cleo Wallace Record: 1-9; Career: 22-36-1 at Hampton 32-13 North Carolina Central 27-10 at Virginia Union 32-0 Norfolk State 42-14 Livingstone 27-0 at Fayetteville State 25-0 Elizabeth City 33-0 Johnson C. Smith 53-6 at Guilford 51-0 Shaw 23-8

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1976 Coach: William Hayes Record: 4-6; Career: 4-6 Hampton 27-22 at North Carolina Central 31-7 Virginia Union 14-7 at Norfolk State 13-6 at Livingstone 6-0 Fayetteville State 16-10 at Elizabeth City 26-13 at Johnson C. Smith 12-7 Guilford 16-14 at Shaw 29-18

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1977 Coach: William Hayes Record: 11-1; Career: 15-7 at North Carolina A&T 33-14 at Hampton 34-6 North Carolina Central 21-13 at Virginia Union 39-31 Norfolk State 21-14 Livingstone 17-9 at Fayetteville State 40-18 Elizabeth City 23-9 Johnson C. Smith 31-0 West Virginia State 22-7 Shaw 46-6 S. Carolina State* 10-7 CIAA Champions *Gold Bowl 1978 Coach: William Hayes Record: 11-1; Career: 26-8 North Carolina A&T 25-7 Hampton 21-6 at North Carolina Central 24-18 Virginia Union 23-7 at Norfolk State 24-7 at Livingstone 55-29 Fayetteville State 52-21 at Elizabeth City 28-6 at Johnson C. Smith 35-0 at Shaw* 72-0 California Polytechnic** 17-0 at Delaware** 41-0 *CIAA Championship **NCAA Division II Playoffs 1979 Coach: William Hayes Record: 8-2-1; Career: 34-10-1

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1979 (cont.) at North Carolina A&T at Hampton North Carolina Central at Virginia Union Norfolk State Livingstone at Fayetteville State at Central State (Ohio) Johnson C. Smith Elizabeth City State at Kentucky State

14-7 41-14 21-6 13-0 21-21 47-7 28-14 27-6 57-18 28-18 14-6

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1980 Coach: William Hayes Record: 5-5; Career: 39-15-1 Elon 27-22 North Carolina A&T 28-21 at North Carolina Central 42-21 Virginia Union 17-6 at Norfolk State 17-13 at Livingstone 47-3 Fayetteville State 21-0 Central State (Ohio) 24-17 at Johnson C. Smith 7-3 at Elizabeth City State 16-10

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1981 Coach: William Hayes Record: 5-5; Career: 44-20-1 at Elon 27-22 North Carolina A&T 28-21 North Carolina Central 42-21 at Virginia Union 17-6 Norfolk State 17-13 Livingstone 47-3 at Fayetteville State 21-0 at Lenoir-Rhyne 24-17 Johnson C. Smith 7-3 Elizabeth City 17-10

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1982 Coach: William Hayes Record: 3-7; Career: 47-27-1 North Carolina A&T 21-7 at North Carolina Central 37-17 Virginia Union 28-19 at Norfolk State 16-7 at Livingstone 35-22 Fayetteville State 23-7 Lenoir-Rhyne 2-0 at Johnson C. Smith 6-3 at Elizabeth City State 16-7 at Elon 21-7

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1983 Coach: William Hayes Record: 8-2-1; Career: 55-29-2 at Virginia State 17-16 North Carolina A&T 37-24 North Carolina Central 21-13 at Virginia Union 40-7 Livingstone 32-20 at Fayetteville State 13-13 at Bowie State 16-10 Johnson C. Smith 33-17 Elizabeth City 48-7

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BEST OF THE RAMS 1983 (cont.) at Saint Paul’s Virginia Union* *CIAA Championship

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1984 Coach: William Hayes Record: 9-2; Career: 64-31-2 Virginia State 0-14 at North Carolina A&T 35-21 at North Carolina Central 40-6 Virginia Union 19-7 at Livingstone 45-13 Fayetteville State 20-14 Bowie State 51-7 at Johnson C. Smith 32-7 at Elizabeth City State 35-5 Saint Paul’s 51-0 Norfolk State* 20-19 *CIAA Championship 1985 Coach: William Hayes Record: 9-3; Career: 73-34-2 at Virginia State 14-0 North Carolina Central 43-6 Virginia Union 19-7 at Livingstone 45-13 at Fayetteville State 17-13 at Bowie State 51-7 Johnson C. Smith 32-7 Elizabeth City 35-3 Saint Paul’s 51-0 Norfolk State 20-19 at Hampton* 13-7 *CIAA Championship 1986 Coach: William Hayes Record: 7-4; Career: 80-38-2 Virginia State 44-7 at North Carolina A&T 28-21 at Central State 35-8 Hampton 38-6 at North Carolina Central 22-21 at Howard 37-6 Fayetteville State 22-14 Bowie State 43-7 at Johnson C. Smith 32-7 Livingstone 62-6 Virginia Union* 14-7 *CIAA Championship 1987 Coach: William Hayes Record: 9-3; Career: 89-41-2 at Bowie State 24-3 North Carolina A&T 24-10 at Virginia Union 36-6 at Fayetteville State 28-0 at Norfolk State 36-20 North Carolina Central 35-0 at Middle Tennessee 11-8 Johnson C. Smith 27-13 Central State Ohio 36-14 at Livingstone 30-6 at Hampton* 30-6

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1988 Coach: Pete Richardson Record: 10-2; Career: 10-2 at Elon 34-19 at North Carolina A&T 26-6 Livingstone 28-3 Virginia Union 27-6 Fayetteville State 35-10 Norfolk State 31-14 University of D.C. 61-6 at North Carolina Central 20-19 at Johnson C. Smith 37-6 Bowie State 16-14 Virginia State* 13-9 at NC Central** 32-16 *CIAA Championship ** NCAA Division II Playoffs

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1989 Coach: Pete Richardson Record: 8-2; Career: 18-4 at Knoxville 28-3 North Carolina A&T 48-19 at Elizabeth City State 27-13 at Livingstone 28-6 at Fayetteville State 34-6 Johnson C. Smith 80-6 North Carolina Central 24-0 at Bowie State 29-21 Morris Brown 33-14 Bowie State* 28-24 *CIAA Championship 1990 Coach: Pete Richardson Record: 7-4-1; Career: 25-8-1 Knoxville 29-27 at North Carolina A&T 27-16 Elizabeth City State 28-28 Livingstone 28-13 Fayetteville State 44-0 Kentucky State 43-21 at North Carolina Central 41-0 at Morehouse 42-3 at Johnson C. Smith 73-6 Virginia Union 45-38 vs.Virginia Union* 34-21 Indiana-Pennsylvania** 48-0 *CIAA Championship ** NCAA Division II Playoffs 1991 Coach: Pete Richardson Record: 9-2; Career: 34-10-1 Morehouse 28-13 North Carolina A&T 13-10 vs.Virginia State 32-19 at Livingstone 54-18 at Fayetteville State 28-8 at Kentucky State 28-7 North Carolina Central 68-22 Wofford 42-35

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1991 (cont.) Johnson C. Smith at Hampton* vs. Jacksonville State** *CIAA Championship *NCAA Division II Playoffs

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1992 Coach: Pete Richardson Record: 7-4; Career: 41-14-1 Elizabeth City 27-18 at North Carolina A&T 21-7 at Virginia State 14-0 Fayetteville State 34-8 at Johnson C. Smith 40-13 at Southern 47-14 at North Carolina Central 48-30 Bowie State 29-0 at Wofford 52-35 Hampton 27-14 Livingstone 56-13

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1993 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 6-4-1; Career: 6-4-1 at Elizabeth City 47-6 North Carolina A&T 49-21 at Howard 31-10 at Livingstone 35-20 at Fayetteville State 20-17 Norfolk State 54-54 North Carolina Central 46-28 at Bowie State 24-13 Johnson C. Smith 23-6 at Virginia Union 35-27 Virginia State 48-28

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1994 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 6-5; Career: 12-9-1 vs. S. Carolina State 48-27 at North Carolina A&T 53-7 at Johnson C. Smith 51-25 Livingstone 17-12 Fayetteville State 39-28 at Norfolk State 50-48 Bowie State 40-14 at North Carolina Central 21-6 Wofford 23-10 Virginia Union 56-14 vs.Virginia State 38-35

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1995 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 4-4-2; Career: 16-13-3 Ft.Valley State 33-6 North Carolina A&T 45-21 Elizabeth City 21-19 at Livingstone 17-17 at Fayetteville State 17-17 Johnson C. Smith 28-12 North Carolina Central 42-19 at Bowie State 20-7 at Virginia Union 43-0 Virginia State 20-14

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BEST OF THE RAMS 1996 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 4-7; Career: 20-20-3 at Ft.Valley State 15-10 at North Carolina A&T 31-7 at Elizabeth City 14-11 at Southern Illinois 48-18 Fayetteville State 6-0 Livingstone 39-6 at North Carolina Central 28-0 at Virginia State 17-15 at Johnson C. Smith 14-6 Virginia Union 21-14 Norfolk State 13-7

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1997 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 6-4; Career: 26-24-3 North Carolina A&T 27-7 Savannah State 27-24 at Virginia Union 13-6 at Fayetteville State 18-16 at Livingstone 41-7 North Carolina Central 30-29 Virginia State 21-12 Johnson C. Smith 40-7 Elizabeth City 48-0 at Bowie State 21-0

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1998 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 5-5; Career: 31-29-3 at Catawba 10-7 at North Carolina A&T 20-12 Virginia Union 21-0 Fayetteville State 17-14 Livingstone 38-33 at North Carolina Central 43-8 at Virginia State 41-22 at Johnson C. Smith 29-19 at Elizabeth City 28-6 vs. Grambling State 35-28

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1999 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 8-3; Career: 39-32-3 Catawba 17-14 North Carolina A&T 20-7 at Virginia Union 17-0 at Fayetteville State 44-0 vs. Livingstone 34-0 North Carolina Central 20-7 Virginia State 17-14 Johnson C. Smith 25-6 Elizabeth City State* 21-6 vs. Grambling State 25-23 vs. Tuskegee$ 23-7 * CIAA Championship $ Pioneer Bowl 2000 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 9-3; Career: 47-35-3 at South Carolina State 39-28 Bowie State 40-6 at Hampton 40-6 Virginia Union 34-19

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28-14 28-7 28-19 20-13 44-12 44-0 31-28 12-9

2001 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 8-3; Career: 56-38-3 Carson-Newman 27-16 at Tuskegee 30-23 at Bowie State 17-14 at Virginia Union 24-22 at Fayetteville State 14-2 at Livingstone 31-0 North Carolina Central 14-0 Virginia State 44-10 Johnson C. Smith 17-0 Elizabeth City State 45-6 Virginia Union* 31-24 * CIAA Championship 2002 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 4-6; Career: 60-44-3 at Carson-Newman 47-35 Tuskegee 36-15 at Bowie State 24-12 Virginia Union 18-15 Fayetteville State 30-26 Livingstone 23-6 at North Carolina Central 23-12 at Virginia State 12-7 at Johnson C. Smith 49-0 at Elizabeth City State 15-14 2003 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 7-3; Career 67-47-3 Carson-Newman 21-14 vs. Ft.Valley State 27-21 Virginia State 33-27 at West Virginia Tech. 35-33 at Virginia Union 29-17 at Fayetteville State 22-14 2003 (cont.) at Livingstone 42-23 North Carolina Central 47-0 Johnson C. Smith 38-0 St. Augustine’s 54-19 2004 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 4-6; Career 71-53-3 at Carson-Newman 48-32 Ft.Valley State 21-19 Tusculum 37-20 Virginia Union 20-13 at Bowie State 7-6 Fayetteville State 21-14 Livingstone 31-21

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2005 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 6-4; Career 77-57-3 Catawba College 20-10 at Howard 20-6 at South Carolina State 52-12 Elizabeth City State 24-23 at Virginia Union 31-0 at Fayetteville State 26-24 at Livingstone 42-14 North Carolina Central 20-17 Johnson C. Smith 28-9 Saint Augustine’s 35-33

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2006 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 4-7; Career 81-64-3 at Catawba College 21-7 at North Carolina A&T 41-14 South Carolina State 35-6 at Florida A&M 25-21 Coastal Carolina 31-12 Howard 12-0 at Bethune-Cookman 10-6 at Savannah State 38-6 at #17 Hampton 13-3 Saint Augustine’s 26-6 at Norfolk State 31-14

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2007 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 6-5; Career 87-69-3 North Carolina A&T 28-7 at Coastal Carolina 28-21 at Morgan State 19-17 at South Carolina State 20-7 at Howard 24-21 (ot) vs. Florida A&M 27-23 at Bethune-Cookman 14-9 Hampton 20-19 #13 Delaware State 23-20 North Carolina Central 35-10 Norfolk State 23-20

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2008 Coach: Kermit Blount Record: 3-8; Career 90-77-3 at North Carolina A&T 14-8 Savannah State 16-13 Morgan State 21-7 South Carolina State 43-17 Howard 34-10 at Florida A&M 23-0 Bethune-Cookman 27-6 at Hampton 35-30 at Delaware State 27-26 at North Carolina Central 23-16 Norfolk State 17-14

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MEDIA GUIDE Elizabeth City State (cont.) 1975 H 33-0 1976 A 26-13 1977 H 23-9 1978 A 28-6 1979 H 28-18 1980 A 16-10 1981 H 27-20 1982 A 16-7 1983 H 48-7 1984 A 35-3 1985 H 33-18 1989 A 27-13 1990 H 28-28 1992 H 27-18 1993 A 47-6 1995 H 22-19 1996 A 14-11 1997 H 48-0 1998 A 28-6 1999 H 21-6 2000 A 44-0 2001 H 45-6 2002 A 15-14 2005 H 24-23

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Elon Since 1946: 1-5 Largest WSSU Win: 15 (34-19), 1988 Largest Elon Win: 35 (35-0), 1974 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 1988 Longest Elon Win Streak: 5, 1973-82 1973 A 45-13 L 1974 H 35-0 L 1980 H 27-22 L 1981 A 30-20 L 1982 A 21-7 L 1988 A 34-19 W Fayetteville State Since 1946: 43-13-3 Largest WSSU Win: 50 (62-12), 1960 Largest FSU Win: 40 (42-2), 1969 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 10, two times, most recently 1984-93 Longest FSU Win Streak: 3, twice, most recently 2002-04 1940 8-6 L 1947 18-0 W 1948 33-0 W 1949 31-6 W 1950 38-0 W 1951 26-13 W 1952 12-7 L 1953 13-13 T 1954 20-13 W 1955 13-0 W 1956 19-6 W 1957 19-14 W 1958 54-6 W 1959 A 46-0 W 1960 H 62-12 W 1961 A 20-0 W 1962 H 24-12 W 1963 36-0 W 1964 H 33-6 W 1965 19-14 W 1967 A 20-6 W 1968 H 8-0 W 1969 42-2 L 1970 31-14 W 1971 A 20-15 L 1972 H 9-3 W 1973 A 14-12 L 1974 H 41-24 W 1975 A 25-0 L 1976 H 16-10 L

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Fayetteville State (cont.) 1977 A 40-18 W 1978 H 52-21 W 1979 A 28-14 W 1980 H 21-0 W 1981 A 53-20 W 1982 H 23-7 W 1983 A 13-13 T 1984 H 20-14 W 1985 A 17-13 W 1986 H 22-14 W 1987 A 28-0 W 1988 H 35-10 W 1989 A 34-6 W 1990 H 44-0 W 1991 A 28-8 W 1992 H 34-8 W 1993 A 20-17 W 1994 H 39-28 L 1995 A 17-17 T 1996 H 6-0 W 1997 A 18-16 L 1998 H 17-14 W 1999 A 44-0 W 2000 H 28-14 W 2001 A 14-2 W 2002 H 30-26 L(4ot) 2003 A 22-14 L 2004 H 21-14 L 2005 A 26-24 W Florida A&M Since 1946: 1-2 Largest WSSU Win: 4 (27-23), 2007 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 2007 Largest FAMU Win: 4 (25-21), 2006 Longest FAMU Win Streak: 1, Twice 2006 A 21-25 L 2007 N 27-23 W 2008 A 23-0 L Fort Valley State Since 1946: 3-1 Largest WSSU Win: 27 (33-6), 1995 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 3, 1995-2003 Largest FVSU Win: 2 (21-19), 2004 Longest FVSU Win Streak: 1, 2004-Present 1995 H 33-6 W 1996 A 15-10 W 2003 A 27-21 W 2004 H 21-19 L Grambling State Since 1946: 2-0 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. Grambling) Largest Grambling Win: 7, (35-38) in 1998 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. Grambling) Longest Grambling Win Streak: 2, 19981999 1998 N 35-28 L 1999 N 25-23 L Guilford Since 1946: 0-2 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. Guilford) Largest Guilford Win: 51 (51-0), 1975 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. Guilford) Longest Guilford Win Streak: 2, 1975-76 1975 A 51-0 L 1976 H 16-14 L

Hampton Since 1946: 16-9-1 Largest WSSU Win: 47 (47-0), 1972 Largest HU Win: 47 (47-0), 1953 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 5, 1970-74 Longest HU Win Streak: 3, 1992-2000 1953 0-47 L 1954 A 13-24 L 1955 H 21-0 W 1956 A 7-7 T 1957 H 32-6 W 1958 A 6-16 L 1970 H 46-20 W 1971 A 32-26 W 1972 H 47-0 W 1973 A 17-8 W 1974 H 15-0 W 1975 A 13-32 L 1976 H 22-27 L 1977 A 34-6 W 1978 H 21-6 W 1979 A 41-14 W 1985 A 47-13 W N 7-13 L 1986 H 38-6 W 1987 A 22-12 W 1991 A 20-6 W 1992 H 14-27 L 2000 A 6-40 L 2007 H 20-19 W 2008 A 35-30 W Howard Since 1946: 3-4 Largest WSSU Win: 24, (34-10) in 2008 Largest Howard Win: 21, (31-10) in 1993 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 1985, 2006, 2008 Longest Howard Win Streak: 3, 1986-2005 1985 H 12-7 W 1986 A 36-7 L 1993 A 31-10 L 2005 A 20-6 L 2006 H 12-0 W 2007 A 24-21 L (ot) 2008 H 34-10 W Indiana University of Pennsylvania Since 1946: 0-1 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. IUP) Largest IUP Win: 48 (48-0), 1990 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. IUP) Longest IUP Win Streak: 1, 1990 1990 A 48-0 L Jacksonville State Since 1946: 0-1 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. JSU) Largest JSU Win: 25 (49-24), 1991 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. JSU) Longest JSU Win Streak: 1, 1991 1991 H 49-24 L Johnson C. Smith Since 1944: 37-21-4 Largest WSSU Win: 74 (80-6), 1989 Largest JCSU Win: 47 (53-6), 1975 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 13, 1983-95 Longest JCSU Win Streak: 9, 1962-70 1944 6-6 T 1945 19-0 L 1946 6-6 T 1947 13-0 L

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BEST OF THE RAMS Johnson C. Smith (conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t) 1948 12-0 1949 0-0 1950 0-0 1951 26-0 1952 19-0 1953 20-19 1954 19-18 1955 19-2 1956 20-0 1957 47-6 1958 14-0 1959 H 54-12 1960 A 25-14 1961 H 20-12 1962 A 25-8 1963 22-8 1964 A 26-24 1965 28-18 1966 A 28-12 1967 H 45-28 1968 A 26-16 1969 31-6 1970 23-0 1971 H 18-14 1972 A 35-6 1973 H 55-35 1974 A 35-25 1975 H 53-6 1976 A 12-7 1977 H 31-0 1978 A 35-0 1979 H 57-18 1980 A 7-3 1981 H 35-13 1982 A 6-3 1983 H 33-17 1984 A 32-7 1985 H 14-6 1986 A 15-6 1987 H 27-13 1988 A 37-6 1989 H 80-6 1990 A 73-6 1991 H 40-32 1992 A 40-13 1993 H 23-6 1994 A 51-25 1995 H 28-12 1996 A 14-6 1997 H 40-7 1998 A 29-19 1999 H 25-6 2000 A 44-12 2001 H 17-0 2002 A 49-0 2003 H 38-0 2004 A 31-20 2005 H 28-9

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Kentucky State Since 1946: 10-11-3 Largest WSSU Win: 22 (43-21), 1990 Largest KSU Win: 54 (54-0), 1966 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 3, two times, most recently 1979-91 Longest KSU Win Streak: 4, 1964-67

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6-6 20-6 41-26 6-6 19-14 12-8 12-19 12-7 31-6 13-6 13-6 18-18 34-14 20-7 24-6 33-8 12-6 41-12 42-14 54-0 36-0 14-6 43-21 28-7

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Kittrell Since 1940: 1-0-0 Largest WSSU Win: 4 (6-2), 1940 Largest Kittrell Win: Not Applicable Longest WSSU Win Streak: One game, 1940 Longest Kittrell Win Streak: Not Applicable 1940 6-2 W Knoxville Since 1945: 2-2 Largest WSSU Win: 25 (28-3), 1989 Largest Knoxville Win: 2 (29-27), 1990 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 2, 1946-1989 Longest Knoxville Win Streak: 1, 1990 1945 34-12 L 1946 17-7 W 1989 A 28-3 W 1990 H 29-27 L Lenoir-Rhyne Since 1946: 1-3 Largest WSSU Win: 7 (24-17), 1981 Largest LRC Win: 36 (42-6), two times, most recently 1972 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 1981 Longest LRC Win Streak: 2, 1971-72 1971 A 42-6 L 1972 H 42-6 L 1981 A 24-17 W 1982 H 2-0 L Lincoln Since 1946: 0-2 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. Lincoln) Largest Lincoln Win: 21 (21-0), 1948 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. Lincoln) Lincoln (cont.) Longest Lincoln Win Streak: 2, 1947-48 1947 21-6 L 1948 21-6 L Livingstone Since 1942: 33-11-1 Largest WSSU Win: 56 (62-6), 1986 Largest LC Win: 34 (41-7), 1997 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 19, 1976-94

Longest LC Win Streak: 3, three times, most recently 1996-98 1942 12-7 W 1946 19-0 W 1947 33-0 W 1948 12-7 W 1965 24-19 L 1966 A 43-36 L 1967 H 20-14 W 1968 A 14-12 L 1969 36-12 L 1970 27-7 L 1971 H 12-7 W 1972 H 50-6 W 1973 H 26-14 L 1974 A 13-0 L 1975 H 27-0 L 1976 A 6-0 W 1977 H 17-9 W 1978 A 55-29 W 1979 H 47-7 W 1980 A 47-3 W 1981 H 25-6 W 1982 A 35-22 W 1983 H 32-20 W 1984 A 45-13 W 1985 30-6 W 1986 H 62-6 W 1987 A 30-6 W 1988 H 27-3 W 1989 A 28-15 W 1990 H 28-13 W 1991 A 54-18 W 1992 H 49-12 W 1993 A 35-20 W 1994 H 17-12 W 1995 A 17-17 T 1996 H 39-6 L 1997 A 41-7 L 1998 H 38-33 L 1999 N 34-0 W 2000 H 28-7 W 2001 A 31-0 W 2002 H 23-6 W 2003 A 42-23 W 2004 H 31-21 W 2005 A 42-14 W Middle Tennessee State Since 1946: 1-0 Largest WSSU Win: 3 (11-8), 1987 Largest MTSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 1987 Middle Tennessee State (cont.) Longest MTSU Win Streak: 1, 1987 1987 A 11-8 W Morehouse Since 1946: 2-0 Largest WSSU Win: 39 (42-3), 1990 Largest Morehouse Win: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) Longest WSSU Win Streak: 2, 1990-91 Longest Morehouse Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) 1990 A 42-3 W 1991 H 28-13 W Morgan State Since 1946: 1-1 Largest WSSU Win: 2 (19-17), 2007 Largest Morgan State Win: 14 (21-7), 2008 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 2007 Longest Morgan State Win Streak: 2008-Present 2007 A 19-17 W 2008 H 21-7 L

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MEDIA GUIDE Morris Brown Since 1946: 3-0 Largest WSSU Win: 28 (45-17), 1974 Largest Morris Brown Win: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) Longest WSSU Win Streak: 3, 1973-Present Longest Morris Brown Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) 1973 A 33-27 W 1974 H 45-17 W 1989 H 33-14 W Norfolk State Since 1946: 8-11-3 Largest WSSU Win: 19 (25-6), 1981 Largest NSU Win: 28 (42-14), 1975 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 2, two times, most recently 1987-88 Longest NSU Win Streak: 4, 1973-76 1941 13-13 T 1971 H 17-14 L 1972 A 32-14 W 1973 H 21-10 L 1974 A 26-10 L 1975 H 42-14 L 1976 A 13-6 L 1977 H 21-14 W 1978 A 24-7 W 1979 H 21-21 T 1980 A 17-13 W 1981 H 25-6 W 1982 A 16-7 L 1984 A 19-2 L 1987 A 36-20 W 1988 H 31-14 W 1993 H 54-54 T 1994 A 50-48 L 1996 H 13-7 W 2006 A 31-14 L 2007 A 23-20 L 2008 H 17-14 L North Carolina A&T Since 1944: 11-36-0 Largest WSSU Win: 29 (48-19), 1989 Largest North Carolina A&T Win: 60 (60-0), 1968 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 4, 1982-85 Longest North Carolina A&T Win Streak: 21, 1944-69 1944 A 38-0 L 1945 A 32-0 L 1946 H 55-0 L 1952 H 44-0 L 1953 A 26-6 L 1954 H 41-0 L 1955 A 32-6 L 1956 H 34-13 L 1957 A 41-0 L 1958 H 14-12 L 1959 A 23-18 L 1960 H 21-6 L 1961 A 27-20 L 1962 H 32-6 L 1963 A 60-18 L 1964 H 50-12 L 1965 A 30-20 L 1966 H 56-0 L 1967 A 54-6 L 1968 H 60-0 L 1969 A 37-7 L 1977 A 33-14 W 1978 H 25-7 W 1979 H 14-7 L 1980 H 28-21 L 1981 A 21-14 L

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North Carolina A&T (con’t) 1982 H 21-7 1983 A 37-24 1984 A 35-21 1985 H 35-24 1986 A 28-21 1987 H 24-10 1988 A 26-6 1989 H 48-19 1990 A 27-16 1991 H 13-10 1992 A 21-7 1993 H 49-21 1994 A 53-7 1995 H 45-21 1996 A 31-7 1997 H 27-7 1998 A 20-12 1999 H 20-7 2006 A 41-14 2007 H 28-7 2008 A 14-8

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North Carolina Central Since 1945: 21-21 Largest WSSU Win: 47 (47-0), 2003 Largest N.C. Central Win: 57 (63-6), 1969 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 6, 1989-94 Longest N.C. Central Win Streak: 10, 1945-76 1945 A 34-0 L 1946 H 25-0 L 1968 H 32-12 L 1969 A 63-6 L 1970 H 62-7 L 1972 A 29-6 L 1973 H 21-13 L 1974 A 27-7 L 1975 H 27-10 L 1976 A 31-7 L 1977 H 21-13 W 1978 A 24-18 W 1979 H 21-6 W 1980 A 42-21 L 1981 H 21-0 L 1982 A 37-17 L 1983 H 21-13 W 1984 A 40-6 W 1985 H 46-14 W 1986 A 22-21 W 1987 H 25-0 W 1988 A 20-19 L A 31-16 L 1989 H 24-0 W 1990 A 41-0 W 1991 H 68-22 W 1992 A 48-30 W 1993 H 46-28 W 1994 A 21-6 W 1995 H 42-19 L 1996 A 28-0 L 1997 H 30-29 L 1998 A 43-8 W 1999 H 20-7 W 2000 A 28-19 W 2001 H 14-0 W 2002 A 23-12 W 2003 H 47-0 W 2004 A 35-33 L 2005 H 20-17 L 2008 A 23-16 L Saint Augustine’s Since 1946: 11-10-2 Largest WSSU Win: 52 (52-0), 1960 Largest SAC Win: 26 (26-0), 1958

Longest WSSU Win Streak: 3, 2003-Present Longest SAC Win Streak: 5, 1949-54 1941 13-13 T 1947 13-0 W 1948 22-20 W 1949 20-6 L 1951 12-6 L 1952 12-0 L 1953 6-0 L 1954 25-6 L 1955 13-0 W 1956 18-0 L 1957 14-13 W 1958 26-0 L 1959 A 10-0 L 1960 H 52-0 W 1961 A 13-8 W 1962 H 16-14 L 1963 6-6 T 1964 H 32-6 W 1965 34-12 L 2003 H 54-19 W 2004 A 31-13 W 2005 H 35-33 W 2006 H 26-6 W Saint Paul’s Since 1946: 25-2 Largest WSSU Win: 72 (72-0), 1950 Largest SPC Win: 20 (27-7), 1954 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 9, 1955-64 Largest SPC Win Streak: 1, twice, most recently 1965 1946 25-0 W 1947 7-0 W 1948 33-0 W 1949 56-0 W 1950 72-0 W 1951 61-0 W 1952 43-7 W 1953 25-16 W 1954 27-7 L 1955 21-6 W 1956 28-14 W 1957 28-12 W 1958 54-6 W 1959 H 62-6 W 1960 A 42-6 W 1961 H 57-8 W 1963 18-0 W 1964 A 31-6 W 1965 22-20 L 1966 A 12-0 W 1967 H 38-12 W 1968 A 18-15 W 1969 14-0 W 1970 27-8 W 1971 H 33-6 W 1983 A 64-7 W 1984 H 51-0 W Savannah State Since 1946: 2-1 Largest WSSU Win: 32 (38-6), 2006 Largest SSU Win: 3, (16-13), 2008 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 2, 1997-2006 Longest SSU Win Streak: 1, 2007-Present 1997 H 27-24 W 2006 A 38-6 W 2008 H 16-13 L

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BEST OF THE RAMS Shaw Since 1946: 8-6-2 Largest WSSU Win: 72 (72-0), 1978 Largest Shaw Win: 31 (31-0), 1970 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 4, 1975-78 Longest Shaw Win Streak: 2, 1969-70 1949 7-0 L 1950 19-6 W 1965 28-13 L 1966 H 16-12 W 1967 A 22-6 L 1968 H 12-12 T 1969 20-0 L 1970 31-0 L 1971 A 34-24 W 1972 H 37-7 W 1973 A 7-7 T 1974 A 16-12 L 1975 H 23-8 W 1976 A 29-18 W 1977 H 46-6 W 1978 A 72-0 W South Carolina State Since 1946: 1-5 Largest WSSU Win: 11, (39-28) in 2000 Largest South Carolina State Win: 40, (52 -12) on September 12, 2005 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, (2000) Longest South Carolina State Win Streak: 3, 2006-Present 1977 N 10-7 L 1994 N 48-27 L 2000 A 39-28 W 2006 H 35-6 L 2007 A 20-7 L 2008 H 43-17 L Southern Since 1946: 0-1 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. Southern) Largest Southern Win: 33 (47-14), 1992 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. Southern) Longest Southern Win Streak: 1,1992-Present 1992 A 47-14 L Southern Illinois (Carbondale) Since 1946: 0-1 Largest WSSU Win: N/A (Winless vs. SIU-Carbondale) Largest SIU Win: 30 (48-18), 1996 Longest WSSU Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. SIU-Carbondale) Longest SIU Win Streak: 1, 1996-Present 1996 A 48-18 L Swift Since 1941: 1-0-0 Largest WSSU Win: 45 (45-0), 1941 Largest Swift Win: Not Applicable Longest WSSU Win Streak: One game, 1941 Longest Swift Win Streak: Not Applicable 1941 45-0 W

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West Virginia Tech. Since 1946: 1-0 Largest WSSU Win: 2 (35-33), 2003 Largest WVT Win: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 2003 Longest WVT Win Streak: N/A (Winless vs. WSSU) 2003 A 35-33 W West Virginia State Since 1946: 1-4 Largest WSSU Win: 15 (22-7), 1977 Largest WVSU Win: 31 (31-0), 1946 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, 1977 Longest WVSU Win Streak: 4, 1943-46 1943 13-0 L 1944 12-0 L 1945 35-0 L 1946 31-0 L 1977 H 22-7 W Wofford Since 1946: 2-1 Largest WSSU Win: 13 (23-10), 1994 Largest Wofford Win: 17 (52-35), 1992 Longest WSSU Win Streak: 1, two times, most recently 1994 Longest Wofford Win Streak: 1, 1992 1991 H 42-35 W 1992 A 35-52 L 1994 H 23-10 W

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RAMS IN THE POST SEASON Opening Round November 25, 1978 Winston-Salem, N.C.

NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS RAMS SHUT OUT CAL-POLY, 17-0 WSSU advances to second round of NCAA Division II playoffs

Cal-Poly vs. Winston-Salem State University November 25, 1978 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. Attendance: 17, 520

GAME REVIEW WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State Rams (11-0) continued to roll in the post season with a 17-0 win over the Cal-Poly Mustangs in the opening round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The WSSU defense keyed the victory blanking the Mustangs, 17-0, at Bowman Gray Stadium in the team’s first appearance in the post-season. A low-scoring contest, the Rams dominated the game scoring in nearly every way possible. The Rams first struck on the ground with a five-yard touchdown run by running back Tim Newsome, followed by a 37-yard field goal and a passing touchdown from quarterback Kermit Blount to running back Arrington Jones to complete the 17-0 shutout victory. Newsome opened the scoring with a five-yard TD run with 13:33 left in the second quarter.The blocked PAT kick left the Rams on top, 6-0. The team would add to its lead with a 37-yard field goal by Derek Brewington with 7:51 left in the half that left the squad on top 9-0 at the half. Jones finished the scoring taking a pass from Blount to cap the shutout win. Randy Bolton led the Rams’ rushing attack with nine carries for 61 yards in the game while Jones added 60 yards on 15 carries. Blount led the way for the Rams’ passing attack completing 5-of-16 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Three WSSU defenders totaled 12 tackles each in the dominating effort by the WSSU defense.

Score By Quarters WSSU Cal-Poly

1 0 0

Scoring Summary Qtr Team 2nd WSSU WSSU 3rd WSSU

Time 13:33 7:51 5:40

2 9 0

3 8 0

4 0 0

Play Newsome 5-yard run (Kick Blkd) Brewington 37-yard field goal Jones pass from Blount (Blount run good)

Final 17 0

WSSU 6 – Cal-Poly 0 WSSU 9 – Cal Poly 0 WSSU 17 – Cal Poly 0

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Cal-Poly 6 3 2 1

WSSU 17 13 3 1

RUSHING Rushing Attempts Yards Rushing Yards Lost Net Yards Rushing

40 119 19 100

57 273 19 254

PASSING Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted

78 22 8 2

78 16 5 2

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Total Net Yards Fumbles/Lost Penalties (#-Yards) Interceptions (#-Yards) Number of Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Punt Returns (#-Yards) Kickoff Returns (#-Yards)

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WSSU

62 178 2-2 4-40 2-8 7-210 30.0 2-3 2-40

73 332 3-1 11-85 2-38 5-173 34.6 1-4 1-17

RUSHING: Cal-Poly – Hodgson 11-38; Nelson 7-22; Dickens 8-21; Jackson 9-20; Molica 2-7; Lundstron 3 – (-8); Winston-Salem State – Bolton 9-61; Jones 15-60; Newsome 16-55; Blount 13-48; Brinkley 1-16; Sharpe 3-14 PASSING: Cal Poly – Nelson 22-8-2-78; Blount 16-5-2-78 RECEIVING: Cal Poly – Gilmore 2-13, Evanoff 2-41, Crump 1-19, Pedrick 1-7, Molila 1-5, Truiles 1- (-7); WSSU Jones 3-46, Diggs 1-17, Sharpe 1-16

With the win, the Rams improved to 11-0 on the season and will head into the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs.

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RAMS IN THE POST SEASON Second Round December 2, 1978 Newark, Del.

NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS RAMS FALL TO DELAWARE, 41-0 WSSU ends 1978 season with 11-1 record

Delaware vs. Winston-Salem State University December 2, 1978 in Newark, Del. Attendance: 10,963 Score By Quarters WSSU Delaware

1 0 17

Scoring Summary Qtr Team Time 1st DEL 14:05 DEL 8:11 DEL 7:53 3rd DEL 11:10 DEL 10:12 DEL 5:25 4th DEL 9:18

2 0 0

3 0 17

Play GUMBS, 12-yard run (Kennedy Kick Good) KENNEDY, 32-Yard Field Goal KOMLO, 1-yard (Kennedy Kick Good) MILL 7-Yard Pass (Kennedy Kick Good) MILL 30-Yard Pass (Kennedy Kick Good) KENNEDY, 37-Yard Field Goal DENNIS, 1-Yard Run (Kennedy Kick Good)

4 0 7

Final 0 41

Delaware 7, WSSU 0 Delaware 10, WSSU 0 Delaware 17, WSSU 0 Delaware 24, WSSU 0 Delaware 31, WSSU 0 Delaware 34, WSSU 0 Delaware 41, WSSU 0

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

WSSU 11 4 7 0

Delaware 27 15 12 0

RUSHING Rushing Attempts Yards Rushing Yards Lost Net Yards Rushing

35 87 80 7

60 271 53 218

PASSING Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted

162 22 7 4

290 34 17 0

WSSU TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays 62 Total Net Yards 178 Fumbles/Lost 2-2 Penalties (#-Yards) 4-40 Interceptions (#-Yards) 2-8 Number of Punts-Yards 7-210 Average Per Punt 30.0 Punt Returns (#-Yards) 2-3 Kickoff Returns (#-Yards) 2-40

Delaware 73 332 3-1 11-85 2-38 5-173 34.6 1-4 1-17

GAME REVIEW NEWARK, Del. – The Winston-Salem State Rams (11-1) ended their stellar season when the team took a 41-0 loss to the Delaware Blue Hens in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Rams struggled to find offense in the game totaling just 169 yards of total offense in the game and notching no points in the contest. The Rams fell behind early allowing three Delaware scores in the first half, including a pair of touchdowns and a field goal. Though the team bounced back defensively holding Delaware without a score for the second quarter, they continued to struggle once again in the second half allowing four scores for the Blue Hens; including three second half touchdowns and a third quarter field goal. Tim Newsome led the Rams’ rushing effort with six carries for 22 yards, while Arrington Jones added 15 yards on six carries. Kermit Blount led the WSSU passing attack, completing 5-of-16 passes for 126 yards and a pair of interceptions. Billy Diggs led the Rams’ receiving corps with five catches for 126 yards. With the loss, the Rams fell to 11-1 on the season, tying a school record for most wins in a season.

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RAMS IN THE POST SEASON Opening Round November 28, 1987 Troy, Ala.

NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS RAMS TAKE 45-14 LOSS TO TROY STATE WSSU takes opening round loss in playoffs

Winston-Salem State vs. Troy State November 28, 1987 at Memorial Stadium in Troy, Ala. Score By Quarters Winston-Salem State Troy State

GAME REVIEW TROY, Ala. – The Winston-Salem State Rams (9-3) ended the 1987 season when they took a 45-14 loss to the Troy State Trojans at Memorial Stadium. The CIAA champion Rams struggled against a tough Trojan defense that held the team to just 202 yards of total offense in the contest, including just 95 yards on the ground. The Rams battled for most of the contest, but were unable to withstand a fourth-quarter assault that saw the Trojans score 21 points and pull away for the win. After falling behind, 10-0 in the first quarter, the Rams bounced back when Frank Torrence took in a 35-yard TD pass from Connell Maynor for the Rams’ first score of the contest. The missed PAT left the Rams trailing, 10-6, but well in the game. After going scoreless in the second quarter but allowing a TSU score, the Rams bounced back when WSSU wide receiver Yancy Thigpen took in a 39-yard TD pass from Maynor to keep the Rams in the game. The WSSU two-point conversion pulled the Rams with within 10 points, 24-14 heading into the fourth quarter. Troy State would then take control of the game in the fourth quarter scoring 21 unanswered points and pulling away with the 45-14 win. WSSU wide receiver Yancey Thigpen led the way for the Rams with a pair of catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. Rodney McKay led the Rams’ rushing efforts with eight carries for 22 yards while Broderick Groves added nine carries for 21 yards. Connell Maynor led the WSSU passing attack completing five of 13 passes for 128 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Scoring Summary Qtr Team 1st TSU TSU WSSU 2nd TSU 3rd TSU WSSU 4th TSU TSU TSU

1 6 10

2 0 7

3 8 7

4 0 21

Final 14 45

Play LEMONS 35-Yard field goal TSU 3, WSSU 0TSU BROWN 75-yard interception return (Clemons kick good) TSU 10, WSSU 0 TORRENCE 35-Yd pass from Maynor (Kick Missed) TSU 10, WSSU 6 GODSEY, B 3-Yd TD run (Clemmons kick good) TSU 17, WSSU 6 YOUNG, T 19-Yard TD run (Clemons kick good) TSU 24, WSSU 6 THIGPEN,Y 39-Yd TD pass from Maynor (Maynor Run) TSU 24, WSSU 14 JACKSON, T 7-yrd TD run (Clemons kick good) TSU 31, WSSU 14 DUGOSH, T 1-yd TD run (Clemons kick good) TSU 38, WSSU 14 WOODEN, T 5-Yd TD run (Clemons kick good) TSU 45, WSSU 14

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Troy State WSSU 21 10 17 5 3 5 1 0

RUSHING Rushing Attempts Yards Rushing Yards Lost Net Yards Rushing

54 391 8 383

36 95 54 41

PASSING Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted

44 13 4 0

161 15 7 1

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Total Net Yards Fumbles/Lost Penalties (#-Yards) Interceptions (#-Yards) Number of Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Punt Returns (#-Yards) Kickoff Returns (#-Yards) Time of Possession

Troy State WSSU 67 427 2-0 5-40 1-75 3-24 2-26 3-24 2-26 33:41

51 202 4-2 8-59 0-0 1-15 7-165 1-15 7-165 26:19

RUSHING: WSSU – McKay 8-22, Groves 9-21, Torrance, K 4-3, Thigpen,Y 1-4, Handsome 1-1, Turner, B 1- (-4), Maynor, C 12 -(6); TSU – Jackson, T-93,Young, T 7-50, Taylor, F 3-50, Turk, M 10-48, Odom, T 2-43, Dayne, J 6-31, Gadson, B 5-21, Wasden, T 2-12, Lewis, M 2-13, Carter, R 2-8. PASSING: WSSU – Junior, B 2-2-0-33, Maynor, C 13-5-1-128; TSU – Turk, M, 10-3-0-29, Godsey, B 3-1-0-15. RECEIVING: WSSU – Thigpen,Y 2-77, Graves, D – 2-16, Torrence, K 1-35, McKay, R 1-23, Joiner, D 1-10

With the loss, the Rams finish the 1987 season with a 9-3 overall record and a CIAA championship.

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RAMS IN THE POST SEASON NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS RAMS TAKE 48-0 LOSS TO IUP IN OPENING ROUND Rams offense shutout in playoff opening round

Opening Round November 17, 1990 Indianapolis, Ind.

Winston-Salem State at IUP November 17, 1990 at Miller Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Attendance: 3,004 Score By Quarters Winston-Salem State IUP Qtr 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Team IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP

1 0 21 Time 9:44 3:22 00:46 14:48 1:36 12:23 7:11

2 0 7

3 0 7

4 0 13

Play White 37-yard pass from Aliucci (Jaworski kick) Adamrovich 2-yard run (Jaworski kick) Mann 8-yard run (Jaworski kick) Rock 34-yard (Jaworski kick) SMITH, J 47-yard pass from Aliucci (Kaworski kick) KOVELL 9-yard pass from Gaary (Jaworski kick) MURRAY 1-yard run (Jaworski kick blocked)

Final 0 48 IUP 7, WSSU 0 IUP 14, WSSU 0 IUP 21, WSSU 0 IUP 28, WSSU 0 IUP 35, WSSU 0 IUP 42, WSSU 0 IUP 48, WSSU 0

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

IUP 30 20 9 1

WSSU 11 8 3 0

RUSHING Rushing Attempts Yards Gained Yards Lost Net Yards Rushing

55 349 17 332

44 178 37 141

PASSING Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted

260 24 12 1

42 24 8 1

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Total Net Yards Fumbles/Lost Penalties (#-Yards) Interceptions (#-Yards) Number of Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Punt Returns (#-Yards) Kickoff Returns (#-Yards) Sacks By

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79 592 4-2 14-95 1-0 3-110 36.7 1-24 1-22 3-31

68 183 1-0 4-35 1-0 10-315 31.5 1-(-5) 8-111 2-11

RUSHING: IUP – Rock, K 13-165, Mann, M 6-18, Peoples, C 9-54, Fegley, B 10-45, Aliucci, T 2-(-11), Murray, J 6-30, White, J 1-(-6), Geary, C 1-3; WSSU – McKoy, R 7-28, Beverly, R 7-23, Latta, W 12-40, Brown, B 1-1, Norwood, E, 4-14, Nicholson, M 12-24, Joyner 1-11 PASSING: WSSU - Nicholson, M 24-8-1-42; TSU – Aliucci, T 20-9-1-208, Geary, C 4-3-0-52 RECEIVING: WSSU – Thigpen,Y 4-29, Beverly 1-4, Dudley 1-14, Latta, 1-(-2), Norwood 1-(-3); TSU – Rovell, P4-95, White, J 2-58, Smith, J 2-62, Smith, D 2-27, Cairrocca 1-15, Crockett 1-3.

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GAME REVIEW INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - IUP thrilled a Miller Stadium crowd by jumping out to a 21-0 first quarter lead and the issue was never in doubt as the Indians smashed the Rams 48-0 for their first ever postseason win at home. The Indians piled up 592 yards of total offense, the seventh most in school history and the highest ever in a playoff contest. Ken Rock spearheaded a 332-yard rushing attack with 165 yards on only 13 carries while Charles Peoples (54 yards) and Bill Fegley (45) combined to gain nearly 100 yards on the ground. Tony Aliucci completed only nine of 20 passes but his aerials were good for 208 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Paul Kovell was the leading receiver with four catches for 95 yards. The Indian defense also shined, registering its fourth shutout of the season by limiting Winston-Salem State to 183 total yards. IUP scored the only points it would need on its second possession of the game on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Aliucci to Johnny White. A 30-yard connection between Aliucci and Kovell and a pass interference call on third down set up a one-yard plunge by Doug Adamrovich and a 14-0 IUP lead. The first quarter onslaught concluded with an eightyard run by Michael Mann with 46 seconds left in the period. From that point on, IUP continued to build its lead. The Indians added a second quarter touchdown on a 34-yard run by Rock, and also scored in the third quarter when JeMone Smith was the recipient of a 47-yard scoring pass from Aliucci. Backup quarterback Chris Geary was given game action in the fourth quarter, and he responded with a nine-yard scoring pass to Kovell. A 26-yard run by Peoples set up the final IUP score of the game, a oneyard run by Jay Murray with 7:11 remaining.

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RAMS IN THE POST SEASON Opening Round November 23, 1991 Winston-Salem, N.C.

NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS Rams Fall to Jacksonville State, 49-24 Gamecock offense too much for Rams

Jacksonville State at Winston-Salem State University November 23, 1991 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. Attendance: 7,908

GAME REVIEW WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – A strong second half run was not enough for the Winston-Salem State Rams (9-2) as the team took a 49-24 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the opening round of the NCAA Division II playoffs at Bowman Gray Stadium. After falling behind 28-6 in the first half, the Rams answered with 18 second half points, but were not able to keep up with a high-powered Jacksonville State offense in the loss. Both teams racked up big offensive numbers in the game combining for 73 points and 761 yards of total offense. It was the Rams scoring first in the contest when Ronald Beverly scored on a one-yard TD run with 6:45 left in the first quarter.The missed PAT gave the Rams their only lead of the game, 6-0. Unfortunately, the Gamecocks answered with six unanswered scores, all touchdowns. The JSU onslaught left the Rams trailing 42-6 when Chris Swinson took in a 21-yard TD pass from Mitch Nicholson with 7:44 left in the quarter. The Rams went on to add another score when running back Everett Norwood took in a one-yard TD run at the 3:57 mark. The two failed two-point conversions left the Rams with a 18-42 deficit. Both teams added fourth quarter scores as WSSU’s Ronald Beverly added his second TD run of the game, this time taking in a nine-yard run for the final score of the game. WSSU’s Bobby Brown led the WSSU rushing effort with 14 carries for 128 yards. Ronald McMillan led the team’s passing effort completing 3-of-8 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Brown was also the team’s leading receiver with a pair of catches for 21 yards. Swinson was the only Ram receiver with a touchdown in the game.

Score By Quarters Jacksonville State Winston-Salem State

1 14 6

Scoring Summary Qtr Team 1st WSSU JSU JSU 2nd JSU JSU 3rd JSU JSU WSSU WSSU 4th JSU WSSU

Time 6:45 5:42 5:26 13:24 11:28 12:48 11:38 7:44 3:57 14:06 8:41

2 14 0

3 14 12

4 7 6

Final 49 24

Play Beverly, R 1-Yard Run (PAT failed) Edmonson, N 55-Yard Run (Stinnett kick) Bowens, T 23-Yard Run (Stinnett kick) Ray, H 37-Yard pass from Edmondson (Stinnett kick) Ray, H 18-Yard pass from Edmonson (Stinnett kick) Pilot 52-Yard pass from Edmondson (Stinnett kick) Lee, D 62-yard punt return (Stinnett kick) Swinson, C 21-yard pass from Nicholson (Pass failed) Norwood, E 1-Yard run (Run failed) Edmondson, N 6-yard run (Swinnett kick) Beverly, R 9-yard run (run failed)

6-0 6-7 14-6 21-6 28-6 35-6 42-6 42-12 42-18 49-18 49-24

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

JSU 15 11 4 0

WSSU 18 14 4 0

RUSHING Rushing Attempts Yards Gained Yards Lost Net Yards Rushing

56 319 38 281

58 315 49 266

PASSING Net Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted

130 7 5 1

84 15 5 2

TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Total Net Yards Fumbles/Lost Penalties (#-Yards) Interceptions (#-Yards) Number of Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Punt Returns (#-Yards) Kickoff Returns (#-Yards) Sacks By

JSU

WSSU

61 411 5-1 9-60 2-0 5-184 36.8 2-89 5-54 3-32

73 350 3-2 2-44 1-0 5-197 39.4 3-23 7-159 0-0

RUSHING: JSU – Edmondson, 15-79, Richardson, 10-54, Bowens, 5-54, Lee, 7-35, Flowers, 4-32, Griffie 3-28, Carpenter 4-8, Reynolds, 3-6, Robinson, 1-1, Gordon 2-1; WSSU - Brown, B 14-128, Norwood, E 13-37, Beverly, R 14-55, McMillan, 3-14, Nicholson, M 9-2. PASSING: JSU – Edmondton 6-5-1-130, Robinson 1-0-0-0; WSSU - Nicholson, M 7-2-0-36, McMillan, R 8-3-2-48 RECEIVING: JSU – Ray 3-66, Pilot 1-52, Flowers 1-12

With the loss, the Rams ended the 1991 season with a 9-2 record.

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Emmanuel Akah (G)

Anthony Blaylock (DB)

Jack Cameron (WR)

WSSU alum Emmanuel Akah played professional football in the now-defunct NFL Europa. Akah split the 2006 NFL Europe League season, having started with Rhein before joining Frankfurt. Overall, he played in seven games, including starts in the final three regular season games and the Galaxy’s World Bowl win over Amsterdam. The 28 year-old Akah is a native of London, England, who finished high school at Tottenville High in Staten Island, New York. During his time at WSSU, Akah was instrumental in helping to anchor the Rams’ offensive line as he led an offensive front that saw Martin Hicks (twice) and Jerrick “Jed” Bines (once) each break the 1,000-yard rushing mark in a season. During Akah’s two-year tenure at WSSU, the Rams led the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in rushing both seasons. A 2004 AllCIAA First-Team selection, Akah participated, and started in the 2004 East Coast Bowl following a season in which the Rams averaged 247.2 yards per game rushing (second in NCAA Division II).

The Cleveland Browns drafted Anthony Blaylock in 1988. A fourth-round selection, he spent four and a half years with the Browns before moving on to San Diego and ending his career in 1993 with the Chicago Bears. Blaylock played in 71 career games registering six interceptions, one fumble recovery for a touchdown and five sacks.

Cameron spent the entire 1984 season with the Chicago Bears primarily as a return specialist. He returned 26 kickoffs for 485 yards (18.7) in addition to catching one pass.

2005 – Denver Broncos 2006 – Miami Dolphins

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1984 - Chicago Bears

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Donald Evans (DE/DT) Evans has the distinction of being the highest player ever drafted from Winston-Salem State University after being selected in the second round of the 1987 draft by the Los Angeles Rams. His playing career included stints with the Rams, Eagles, Steelers and the New York Jets. Evans ended his eight years in the National Football League having played in 90 games and totaling 17 sacks, with his best season coming during the 1993 campaign when he registered 6.5 sacks with the Steelers.

1987 – Los Angeles Rams 1988 – Philadelphia Eagles 1990-93 – Pittsburgh Steelers 1994-95 – New York Jets

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Donald Frank (DB) Donald Frank began his professional career in 1990 with the San Diego Chargers with whom he would play until 1993. He then moved on to the Los Angeles Raiders (1994) and concluded his playing days in Minnesota (1995). His career totals include 14 interceptions, which he returned for 315 yards, and two touchdowns.

1990-93 – San Diego Chargers 1994 – Los Angeles Raiders 1995 – Minnesota Vikings

Oronde Gadsden (WR) As a senior at Winston-Salem State, Gadsden caught 56 passes for 1,111 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading the CIAA with 19.8 yards per catch and finishing second in receiving yards, touchdowns and yards per game (101.0). Gadsden joinined the Dolphins in 1998 and was one of the team’s top pass-catching targets, recording 48 or more receptions in each of his four seasons and leading the Miami Dolphins in receiving during the 2000 and 2001 campaigns with 56 and 55 catches respectively. He finished his career among the top five in Dolphin history for total receptions, yards and touchdowns.

1998-2004 – Miami Dolphins

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William Hayes (DE)

Anthony Hines (WR)

Richard Huntley (RB)

Hayes, a defensive end who closed out a stellar career for the Rams of Winston-Salem State University in 2007, became the first WSSU player to get drafted since Richard Huntley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft (117th overall). A 6’2”, 260-pound defensive end from High Point, North Carolina, Hayes played in 29 games for the Rams in his career with 24 starts. He closed out his senior season at WSSU with 78 total tackles (46 solo tackles), 19 for loss, with a team-high 8.5 sacks. Hayes, a terror for opposing offenses, forced seven fumbles and returned two of his team-high four fumble recoveries for touchdowns, the only touchdowns of his career. Hayes was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the 103rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft as he was the fourth selection in the fourth round of the 2008 draft.

Following a great career as at Winston-Salem State University that included a pair of CIAA championships, Anthony Hines has gone to become one of the most electrifying players in the Arena Football League. During his five-year career, he has led four teams in receiving. Hines joined the Kansas City Brigade as a free agent this season and helped take the Brigade to the Arena Football League playoffs. His best season came in 2006 when he pulled in a careerhigh 124 receptions for 1,329 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Grand Rapids Rampage. He also added 11 tackles and a pair of interceptions that season.

Huntley was the 117th overall pick in the 1996 draft, selected in the fourth round by the Atlanta Falcons. In addition to the Falcons, this five-year NFL veteran also spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers. Richard ended his college career at Winston-Salem State University ranked second all-time in NCAA history with 6,286 yards rushing, and as the CIAA’s career scoring leader with 372 points on 62 touchdowns. He joined a list of nine players, including NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, as the only players to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of their first four seasons in the NFL. His record-breaking final collegiate season in 1995 included setting a Division II mark with an average of 188.9 yards per game en route to a record 1,889 total rushing yards, earning him Sheridan Broadcasting Systems All-America Offensive Player of the Year honors. Huntley is the only player in NCAA history to have two 1,800-plus yard rushing seasons. During his one season with the Panthers he led Carolina in rushing with 665 yards on 165 carries with a pair of touchdowns as well as pulling in 21 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. Huntley appeared in 14 games with nine starts with the Panthers.

Hayes had a great rookie season as a Tennessee Titan earning a spot in the defensive rotation behind incumbent starter Javon Kearse. He played in eight games, including the Titans’ first round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts, with 13 total tackles (10 solo) and one sack. Heading into his second season, the High Point, N.C. native will look to improve upon that performance in 2009-10. 2005-Present – Tennessee Titans

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2002 – Roanoke Storm (AF2) 2003 - Cape Fear Wildcats (AF2) 2004 – Indiana Firebirds (AFL) 2005-06 – Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2007 – Present – Kansas City Brigade

1996-97 – Atlanta Falcons 1998-00 – Pittsburgh Steelers 2001 – Carolina Panthers

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Arrington Jones (RB)

Bill Murrell (TE)

Timmy Newsome (RB)

Jones was a fifth round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 1981 in a pick that was obtained in a trade from the Chicago Bears. He played in one game while in San Francisco returning three kickoffs for 43 yards (14.3).

Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1979 draft, Murrell eventually spent the ‘79 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, playing in 12 games and catching two passes for a total of 20 yards.

The second leading rusher in WSSU history (sixth in CIAA history), Timmy Newsome was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 1980 draft for not only his skills as a runner, but also for his pass catching abilities. The Cowboys took advantage of his multiple talents while utilizing Newsome at tailback, fullback and tight end. He ended his career with Dallas as the ninth leading receiver in club history and in 1990 was selected to the Cowboys’ All-Decade Team as selected by the Dallas Cowboys Weekly Newspaper.

1981 – San Francisco 49ers

1979 – St. Louis Cardinals

1980-1988 – Dallas Cowboys

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Allen Powell (DB) Powell spent the entire 1987 and 1998 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks primarily as special teams player. He returned 21 kickoffs for 416 yards (17.7).

1987 -88 – Seattle Seahawks

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Yancey Thigpen (WR)

Tory Woodbury (QB)

Drafted in the fourth round by the San Diego Chargers in 1991,Yancey Thigpen spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Tennessee Titans in 1998. Known throughout the league as a big-play receiver, Thigpen was a two-time Pro Bowl selection who holds the record for the longest touchdown in the game’s history, a 93-yard grab in 1995. During his tenure in Pittsburgh Thigpen set season records for receptions and receiving yards while also posting two 1,000-yard receiving seasons. When he signed with the Titans in 1998 he became the highest paid receiver in the NFL at the time. Thigpen also appeared in two Super Bowls, one with the Titans and one with the Steelers.

Woodbury, the Rams all-time leading passer with 4,493 yards, guided Winston-Salem State University to back-to-back CIAA championships in 1999 and 2000. In addition, he is second in the school’s record books in touchdown passes (38) and total offense (5,527), behind only Richard Huntley (6,288). Taking notice of his great athletic ability and potential, the New York Jets signed him to a free-agent contract on April 26, 2001. After being released by the Jets, Woodbury was promptly signed by the Denver Broncos. Following a one-year stint with the Broncos, Woddbury was signed by the Buffalo Bills.

1992-97 – Pittsburgh Steelers 1998-00 – Tennessee Titans

2001-03 New York Jets 2003- Denver Broncos 2005 – Buffalo Bills

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2009 Schedule DAY DATE

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Sat. Sept. 5 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* Winston-Salem, N.C. Thu. Sept. 10 FLORIDA A&M* % Winston-Salem, N.C. Sat. Sept. 19 vs. Morgan State* East Rutherford, N.J. Sat. Sept. 26 at South Carolina State* Orangeburg, S.C. Sat. Oct. 3 at Howard* Washington, D.C. Sat. Oct. 17 at UC Davis Davis, Calif. Sat. Oct. 24 at Bethune-Cookman* Daytona Beach, Fla. Sat. Oct. 31 HAMPTON* Winston-Salem, N.C. Sat. Nov. 7 DELAWARE STATE* Winston-Salem, N.C. Sat. Nov. 14 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Winston-Salem, N.C. Sat. Nov. 21 at Norfolk State* Norfolk,Va. * - Denotes Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contest % - Denotes television contest shown live on ESPNU/ESPNU-HD Home games denoted in BOLD and played at Bowman Gray Stadium

6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

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RESULT

Sat. Sept. 6 at North Carolina A&T* L, 8-14 Sat. Sept. 12 SAVANNAH STATE L, 13-16 Sat. Sept. 20 MORGAN STATE* L, 7-21 Sat. Sept. 26 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE* L, 17-43 Sat. Oct. 4 HOWARD* W, 34-10 Sat. Oct. 9 at Florida A&M*% L, 0-23 Sat. Oct. 24 BETHUNE-COOKMAN* L, 6-27 Sat. Nov. 1 at Hampton* W, 35-30 Sat. Nov. 8 at Delaware State* W, 27-26 Sat. Nov. 15 at North Carolina Central L, 16-23 Sat. Nov. 22 NORFOLK STATE* L, 14-17 * - Denotes Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contest % - Denotes television contest shown live on ESPNU/ESPNU-HD Home games denoted in BOLD and played at Bowman Gray Stadium

Attend 21,500 5,112 3,066 3,284 5,101 15,448 12,121 14,877 891 6,294 1,428

WSSU INFORMATION Location Winston-Salem, N.C. Founded 1892 Enrollment 6,442 Colors Red & White Chancellor Dr. Donald J. Reaves Interim Athletic Director Tonia Walker Athletics Phone (336) 750-2141 NCAA Affiliation NCAA Division I-FCS Stadium Bowman Gray Stadium Capacity 18,000 Surface Natural Grass (Bermuda) Nickname Rams Mascot Amon the Ram (III) MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION Asst. AD For Media Relations Chris Zona Zona Office Phone (336) 750-2143 Zona Cell Phone (336) 391-8852 Zona Office Fax (336) 750-2144 Zona E-mail zonac@wssu.edu Asst. Media Relations Director Trevin Q. Goodwin Goodwin Office Phone (336) 750-2909 Goodwin Email goodwintq@wssu.edu Athletic Website www.WSSURams.com Press Box Phone (336) 783-3432 TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach Kermit Blount Record at WSSU (Seasons) 90-77-3 (16) Career Record (Seasons) Same as above Defensive Coordinator Mike Ketchum Offensive Coordinator Alan Hall Offensive Line Aaron Federspiel Running Backs Robert Vallone Defensive Line Sherman Simmons Strong Safeties John Falvey Wide Receivers Kevin Downing Student Assistant Quaid Manigault Football Office Phone (336) 750-2148 Football Equipment Manager Jay Robinson Head Athletic Trainer Darrell Turner Assistant Athletic Trainer Sarah Muslim 2008 Record 3-8 Basic Offense Multiple Basic Defense Multiple Starters Returning 11 (3 offense, 8 defense) Starters Lost 11 (8 offense, 3 defense) Letterwinners Returning 70 (37 offense, 43 defense) Letterwinners Lost 18 (15 offense, three defense) WSSU vs. 2009 Opponents Opponent Meeting W North Carolina A&T 48 11 Florida A&M 4 1 Morgan State 3 1 South Carolina State 7 1 Howard 8 3 UC-Davis 1 0 Bethune-Cookman 4 1 Hampton 27 16 Delaware State 9 3 North Carolina Central 43 21 Norfolk State 23 8

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Trevin Goodwin Assistant Media Relations Director goodwintq@wssu.edu (336) 750-2909

Working Credentials All requests for working credentials, scouting passes, and photographer passes should be made at least two days (48 hours) in advance of any scheduled game. The WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations reserves the right to deny requests made past that time constraint. All requests, made in writing (via email or fax) on company letterhead should be directed to: Chris Zona Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations WSSU Department of Athletics 200 CE Gaines Center Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Office: (336) 750-2143 Mobile : (336) 391-8852 Fax: (336) 750-2144 E-Mail: zonac@wssu.edu Alternate E-Mail: chriszona@me.com Should requests be made in advance, passes will be mailed, with time permitting. A will-call window is located at the South entrance of Bowman Gray Stadium. Priority is given to daily newspapers, radio/ TV sports directors, and other media members who cover WSSU Athletics and their opponents on a regular basis, in addition to national print and electronic media. Spouses, dates, non-workers, and anyone 16 years-of-age and younger are not permitted in any working media area. Guests are not permitted in any working media area. If you wish to bring a guest to any game, contact Chris Zona regarding the availability of reserved seat tickets. WSSU Football Practices The WSSU football team practices at the dual-field practice facility located adjacent to the Bowman Gray Stadium Fieldhouse (at the Civitan Park site). The new state-of-the-art practice facility officially opened in the spring of 2009. Practices are open to the media and

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are the opportune time for lengthy print or television interviews. Practice times vary according to academic schedules, so please contact the Office of Athletic Media Relations and Assistant Director of Athletics, Chris Zona for the specifics. Weekly Football Press Conference The Winston-Salem State University football team will hold a weekly press conference/media day every Wednesday during the season at 11:00 a.m. in the Media and Hospitality Lounge of the WSSU Athletic Fieldhouse, located on the upper level of the WSSU Athletic Fieldhouse. The weekly press conference is open to any member of the working media. The first press conference of the season will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2 with the remainder of the weekly press conferences to be held every Wednesday prior to a Saturday game. The remaining press conferences will occur on September 16, 23 and 30, October 14, 21 and 28, Nov. 4, 11 and Nov. 18. The only exception to the 2009 weekly press conference schedule will be the week of the Rams’ Sept. 10 contest at Florida A&M. Due to time constraints imposed by the Thursday evening television contest, the Rams will not hold a weekly press conference the week of Sept. 6-12. At all weekly press conferences head coach Kermit Blount and select players will be on hand to give general comments and field questions. Requests for the attendance of specific players must be made no later than Monday at 11:00 am prior to the upcoming press conference. Following the press conference, a complimentary lunch will be served to all members of the working media. Mid-Week Interviews All interviews with Winston-Salem State University football student-athletes and coaches should be arranged through Chris Zona in the Office of Athletic Media Relations. Please make interview arrangements at least 24 hours in advance. Most interviews will be arranged to start prior to practice or, with time permitting, will be scheduled to take place on the Rams’ weekly media day (Wednesday). Players will not do interviews on game day, except for postgame interviews. Telephone interviews may also be arranged through the Office of Athletic Media Relations. Student Athlete Contact Home and cellular telephone numbers for studentathletes will not be provided and players have been instructed not to accept calls from media members without prior notice from the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. Please do not attempt to make contact with WSSU student-athletes or coaches without scheduling the interview through the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations.

chooses to withhold that information, WSSU officials will be restricted to informing media members of their playing status (playing, probable, doubtful or out). Post-Game Procedures The WSSU locker room is closed to the media. At all home games, the post-game interview format will be as follows: After a 10 minute, NCAA mandated cooling off period the visiting coach will be escorted to the media room/area. After all visiting interviews are completed, WSSU Head Coach Kermit Blount and all requested WSSU players will report to the media room/area. The media room is located on the upper level of the WSSU Athletic Fieldhouse which is located in the north end zone of Bowman Gray Stadium (contact a WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations staff member for additional information). If the visiting team’s locker room is closed to the media, interviews with opposing-team players are generally held outside the locker room in the hallway (contact the opposing team’s SID for additional information). Media Services A media packet including, but not limited to, a game program, game notes, lineups, roster cards and statistics will be available for each media member before the game. During the game, quickie statistics will be distributed after each quarter of play. Complete play-by-play, scoring summaries, individual, and team statistics will be distributed following each half and at the conclusion of the game in the postgame package. A media meal is provided and is usually served 60 minutes prior to kick-off. Only credentialed media will be allowed in the media dining room. A fax machine will be provided for media use on a firstcome, first-serve basis. There is no charge for this service. Statistical monitors will be provided for live TV, both radio stations, the Winston-Salem Journal, and the Associated Press. High-speed Internet access is available in the media room and in all press areas. MEAC Media Services The 11 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) head football coaches will be featured on a weekly teleconference each Tuesday throughout the 2009 football season from 10:00 am, to 11:43 am, beginning August 28, and concluding November 13. Each coach will have 10 minutes to make an opening statement and answer questions with Winston-Salem State University head football coach Kermit Blount available for 10 minutes in the teleconference’s closing spot from 11:33 am, until 11:43 am. For additional MEAC teleconference broadcast information and to obtain details on how to log into the weekly teleconference, contact MEAC Director of Media Relations, Patricia Porter, by calling (757) 416-7100, extension 7116.

Injury Information Winston-Salem State University’s Department of Athletics abides by HIPAA, a federal privacy act with regard to the release of injury information. WSSU athletes are required to sign a waiver before injury information is released to the media. If the athlete

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2009 MEAC Coaches’ Teleconfrence Schedule MEAC Notes 10:00 a.m. Donald Hill-Eley, Morgan State

10:03 a.m.

Alonzo Lee, North Carolina A&T

10:13 a.m.

Carey Bailey, Howard

10:23 a.m.

Al Lavan, Delaware State

10:33 a.m.

Buddy Pough, South Carolina State

10:43 a.m.

Donovan Rose, Hampton

10:53 a.m.

Pete Adrian, Norfolk State

11:03 a.m.

Alvin Wyatt, Bethune-Cookman

11:13 a.m.

Joe Taylor, Florida A&M

11:23 a.m.

Kermit Blount, Winston-Salem State

11:33 a.m.

Media/Press Parking Special parking arrangements are made for the benefit of all media covering WSSU football. A media-only parking area will be located near the West gate of Bowman Gray Stadium with ample parking for television production/satellite trucks. Parking passes for this lot will be issued with the media credentials for each contest. Requests for credentials and parking passes must be made at least two days prior to all home football contests. Overflow media parking (by credential only) will be located in the west lot of Bowman Gray Stadium (directly behind the press box across the street). Radio Stringers Individuals representing radio outlets, whether local, regional, or national, will be provided credentials on a space-available basis. Those credentials must be requested by the media outlet, not the individual. Non-Originating Radio Stations Individuals representing radio stations which are not originating the broadcast of the game will be considered on a space-available basis. Consideration will be given to individuals representing radio stations from MEAC-member institutions. Telephones The Winston-Salem State University Office of Athletic Media Relations has telephone lines installed in the media workroom for use by credentialed media affiliates. Telephone lines for home and visiting radio

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will be provided. Any secondary radio affiliate needs to make arrangements for the installation of additional phone lines by calling the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at least 30 days in advance of any scheduled home contest. All costs associated with the installation of this telephone line(s) will be paid by the visiting media affiliate. All personal telephone lines will be installed by Bell South and each media affiliate should contact Bell South directly (336-780-2800 or 1-800-919-2800) to facilitate the installation of that phone line.

+ S tudent-Athletes are not allowed to write “diary” columns for print publications.

ISDN/Dedicated Fiber Optic Line Any radio affiliate requiring ISDN or dedicated fiber optic lines for radio or television broadcasts must contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at least 60 days in advance of any scheduled home contest in order to facilitate the installation of needed technology. All costs associated with the installation of this technology will be paid by the visiting media affiliate.

+ S tudent-Athletes are not permitted to conduct interviews with 1-900 services.

Photographer Regulations Photo passes are available for accredited news media. Photographers may work from the sidelines in accordance with NCAA rules. All photographers must have a credential to be allowed sideline access. Tripods are allowed on the field but must be at least five yards away from the sideline or end line. No photographers or media personnel are permitted within the team areas (midfield between the 25-yard lines) at any time. Photographers must work from either side of the team area and move quickly behind the benches when changing ends of the field. Additional NCAA Mandates Media representatives should be aware of the following NCAA rules that apply to student-athletes in regards to local, regional, and national radio, television, print, and electronic media. +C oaches and University officials cannot make comments on prospective student-athletes until they sign a National Letter of Intent. A coach cannot comment on a prospective studentathlete who verbally commits to an institution. Any additional prospective student-athlete status questions may be addressed to WSSU Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance, Merlene Aitken at (336) 750-2146.

+C oaches and athletic staff are not permitted to write guest columns for publications. + S tudent-athletes are not permitted to record (audio) or film (video) “diary” stories for broadcast. +P hotographers cannot provide student-athletes with complimentary photographs or slides. + S tudent-Athletes and their likenesses may not be used in advertisements or endorsements of products, including media related publications.

On The Radio Rams football games can be heard on the radio on WSNC-FM (90.5) with coverage throughout the greater Winston-Salem area as well as nationally on the Internet at WSSU.edu by clicking on “Listen to WSNC.” WSNC has been covering Rams athletics for over 32 years as all WSSU football and all men’s and women’s basketball games can be heard on WSNC 90.5 FM. Play-by-play action and color commentary announcers have not yet been announced for the 2009 season. For additional radio information, contact WSNC General Manager Elvin Jenkins at (336) 750-2324. On The Internet (Live Statistical Broadcast/Live Voice Broadcast) Rams’ football fans can catch all the up-to-the-second stats and play-by-play of WSSU football on the web at WSSURAMS.com. Click on the live Gametracker broadcast. Fans can also listen to the live streaming audio broadcast of Rams football on the Internet. (See details above) Official Web Site Parents, fans, and alumni from around the world can tune into Winston-Salem State University football on the official Internet site of Winston-Salem State University athletics, WSSURAMS.com. In addition to having all the up-to-date information on WSSU athletics, all games broadcast on WSNC 90.5 FM radio will air live on the web with a real-time statistical broadcast being available as well.

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WSSU Athletics Information E-mail Distribution List Following all WSSU athletic contests, the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations releases post-game stories, notes, statistics, and weekly releases to a large contingent of media all over the country. If you would like to be added to that distribution list, please contact WSSU Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations, Chris Zona (zonac@wssu.edu) and ask to be added to the post-game email list. If you wish to receive football-specific information, please specify that you desire football-only information. (This is a media service only) WSSU Athletics on Twitter Follow all of the latest, breaking news on WSSU athletics on Twitter at twitter.com/WSSUAthletics. Scoring updates, game analysis and post game wrapups will be posted live on the Rams’ and Lady Rams’ Twitter account. Create an account of your own and follow the WSSU action. Electronic Media Regulations Winston-Salem State University Athletics has its own home page on the Internet (WSSURAMS.com). With the recent growth of the World Wide Web, the following policies have been adopted by WinstonSalem State University for both credentialing and allowing access to practice and interviews. Nothing in this policy creates any right, entitlement, or interest in the media credentials to anyone or any entity, as this is a guideline only. The final decision for media credentials remains the sole and exclusive discretion of Chris Zona, WSSU Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations. These guidelines are intended to provide the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations with guidance in exercising sole and exclusive discretion as to who will be issued media credentials, but are guidelines only. They are intended to list some of the factors that will assist in providing media credentials. Because technology and media are dynamic processes, these guidelines do not, and cannot, exhaustively list or describe each situation that may occur. Only the official website of a WSSU opponent (and/ or its official conference site) will automatically be issued passes for those events that require access (or media) credentials (with a maximum of two credentials). Other than the official website of an

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opponent, the below guidelines must be met for minimum consideration for credentials and access for any Internet site. 1. No online service will be allowed “real time” transmission of any live Winston-Salem State University athletic event (known as “cybercasts”). Those broadcast rights are co-owned by WSSU, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the radio and television partners of those two entities. “Real Time” is defined as any online media providing live continual play-by-play coverage, digital photographs, audio or video of an event, and includes the use of in-game comprehensive statistics. WSSU reserves the right to grant approval of real time play-by-play game statistics via the Internet, as these rights are no different than television or radio rights and are essential in building the WSSU brand. These rights are reserved for the agencies representing the participating institutions in an official capacity and contractual rights fee-paying media. In conjunction with this, radio and television stations, networks or cable systems are prohibited from making available video highlights without permission from WSSU.

recruitment of potential student-athletes will not qualify for credentials. This is defined as any organization that is recognized as an outlet intended primarily for the purpose of recruiting news and or the recruitment of student–athletes where 50 percent or more of the information relates to this topic. Those organizations will thus be considered recruiting organizations and will not be eligible for credentials. 5. M embership in a writer’s association (e.g. FWAA, USBWA) does not automatically qualify an online agency, or any other organization, for credentials or access. 6. Credentials will not be granted to any online agency operating sites that are in any way affiliated with gambling, or to “freelance” or “fan-based” sites that are not affiliated with a legitimate news gathering organization. For example, the statement “I’m covering for AOL,” will have to be validated by a request from a sports director, again associated with an official news gathering organization.

I n addition, the official websites of the two participating institutions are the only ones allowed to serve as sources of information (other than the score and appropriate scoring plays) via the Internet during the game. 2. A ny entity, agency or individual may request access and/or credentials, but the decision to grant media credentials rests in the sole and exclusive discretion of WSSU. Some non-exhaustive examples as to which Internet providers may be granted media credentials are the official online service of a national over-the-air or cable network or established publication (e.g. ESPN, CNN/SI, CBS SportsLine, etc.). Request and subsequent coverage, if granted, must be done in the true name of those seeking credentials and access, and not be a moniker. 3. Websites that sponsor “message boards,” “message centers” or “chat rooms” where people are allowed to post anonymous information, speculation and rumors are ineligible for credentials or access. NOTE: If a medium has an online site and they sponsor these anonymous forums, they may continue to request credentials under its traditional medium (newspaper, television, magazine, radio) but will not be granted additional passes for online staff. Websites that request and wish to qualify for credentials that sponsor these forums must display them in a manner where posters of information are both accurately identified (no monikers) and have accurate contact information. 4. Any online service that places emphasis on the

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MEDIA INFORMATION Primary Media Outlets Outlets

Address

Associated Press

4020 Westchase Road (800)-662-7075 (919) 783-9184 Raleigh, NC 27609

Phone

Fax

Contact (E-Mail) Aaron Beard (abeard@ap.org) Jenna Fryer (jfryer@ap.org)

Burlington Times-News

707 S. Main Burlington, NC 27215

(800) 488-0085

(336) 229-2463

Bob Sutton (bob_sutton@link.freedom.com)

Charlotte Observer

PO Box 30308 Charlotte, NC 28232

(704) 358-5125

(704) 358-5110

David Scott (dscott@charlotteobserver.com)

Durham Herald-Sun

PO Box 2091 Durham, NC 27702

(919) 419-6674

(919) 419-6889

Jimmy Dupree (jdupree@heraldsun.com)

Greensboro News-Record

PO Box 20848 Greensboro, NC 27420

(336) 373-7063

(336) 373-7067

Rob Daniels (rdaniels@news-record.com)

High Point Enterprise

PO Box 1009 High Point, NC 27261

(800) 933-5760

(336) 888-3504

Steve Phillips (sportsroom@hpe.com)

Lexington Dispatch

30 E. First Ave. Lexington, NC 27292

(336) 249-3981

(336) 249-0712

Bruce Wehrle (sports@the-dispatch.com)

Mount Airy News

319 N. Renfro Street Mount Airy, NC 27030

(336) 719-1922

(336) 789-2816

Thomas Lester (tlester@mtairynews.com)

Raleigh News & Observer

215 S. McDowell St. Raleigh, NC 27602

(919) 829-4560

(919) 829-4888

Lorenzo Perez (lperez@newsobserver.com)

Salisbury Post

PO Box 4639 Salisbury, NC 28145

(704) 797-4256

(704) 639-0003

Ron Gallagher (rgallagher@salisburypost.com)

Winston-Salem Chronicle

617 N. Liberty St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101

(336) 723-8448

(336) 723-9173

Chad Roberts (croberts@wschronicle.com)

Winston-Salem Journal

PO Box 3159 Winston-Salem, NC 27102

(336) 727-7321

(336) 727-4083

John Dell (jdell@wsjournal.com)

WFMY-TV (CBS)

1615 Phillips Ave. Greensboro, NC 27420

(336) 379-9369 (336) 379-5779

(336) 230-0971

Greg Kerr (gkerr@wfmy.gannett.com)

WGHP-TV (FOX)

2005 Francis St. High Point, NC 27263

(336) 821-1182

(336) 887-8236

Rich Brenner (rbrenner@wghp.com)

WXII-TV (NBC)

PO Box 11847 Winston-Salem, NC 27116

(336) 721-9944 (336) 703-6202

(336) 722-0856

Dave Goren (dgoren@hearst.com)

WBLO 790 a.m.

1607 Country Club Drive High Point, NC 27262

(336) 887-0983

(336) 887-3055

Bill Kimm (bkimm@790theball.com)

WRBZ 850 a.m.

5000 Falls of the Neuse Raleigh, NC 27609

(919) 875-9100

(919) 875-9080

Adam Gold (adamgold@850thebuzz.com)

WSJS 600 a.m.

875 West 5th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101

(336) 777-3900

(336) 777-3915

Jack LeFaivre (jlefaivre@yahoo.com)

Inside Black College Sports

Unlisted

(336) 275-8025

(336) 257-8172

Mike Pippen (mpippen@msn.com)

Onnidan Group

Unlisted

(919) 785-0681

(919) 785-9975

Eric Moore (emoore@onnidan.com)

Important Dates in 2009 WSSU Football

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Fri., July 31

MEAC Football Kickoff Luncheon

Tues., Sept. 1

First MEAC Teleconference

Wed., Aug. 5

Football Players Report

Wed., Sept. 2

First WSSU Press Conference Season Opener vs. N.C. A&T

Fri., Aug. 7

First Practice (No Pads)

Sat., Sept. 5

Wed., Aug. 12

First Full Practice (Pads)

Mon., Aug. 24

Classes Begin

All dates tentative. For more information on these events, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations.

Sat., Aug. 29

“Meet the Rams” Fan Fest

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MEDIA/PRESS PARKING MAP Special parking arrangements are made for the benefit of all media covering WSSU football. A media-only parking area will be located near the West gate of Bowman Gray Stadium with ample parking for television production/satellite trucks. This parking lot is labeled “Media Parking I” on the map. Parking passes for this lot will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis with the media credentials for each contest. Requests for credentials and parking passes must be made at least two days prior to all home football contests by contacting the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations and Assistant Director of Athletics, Chris Zona. Priority is given to daily newspapers, radio/TV sports directors, and other media members who cover WSSU Athletics and their opponents on a regular basis, in addition to national print and electronic media.

Bowman Gray Stadium (Football): From The East/West + Take I-40 East or West (Depending On Direction) + Exit 193B (Follow Signs For WSSU) To Rte. 52N + Exit Stadium Drive ~ Left Off Exit + Take Right Onto MLK (Travel Three More Lights) + Stadium is on the Right From The North/South + Take Route 52N or 52S (Depending On Direction) + Exit 193B (Follow Signs For WSSU) + Exit Stadium Drive And Make A Left Off Exit + Take Right Onto MLK (Travel Three More Lights) + Stadium is on the Right

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Overflow media parking (by credential only) will be located in the west lot of Bowman Gray Stadium (directly behind the press box across the street) which is labeled “Media Parking II”. This lot can be accessed with proper credentials only with credentials being available by request from the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. The South and inner/outer lots are inaccessible with WSSU media parking credentials and the remaining parking lots (the East, North, and Anderson Center parking lots) are fee-based parking with fees varying dependent upon WSSU’s opponent. For additional parking information, or to obtain directions, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143.

CE Gaines Center (Basketball/Volleyball): From The East/West + Take I-40 East or West (Depending On Direction) + Exit 193B (Follow Signs For WSSU) To Rte. 52N + Exit Stadium Drive ~ Left Off Exit + Take Right Onto MLK (Travel Three More Lights) + Left Onto Reynolds Park Drive + Immediate Next Left Onto Campus + CE Gaines Center Is At Top Of The Hill From The North/South + Take Route 52N or 52S (Depending On Direction) + Exit 193B (Follow Signs For WSSU) + Exit Stadium Drive And Make A Left Off Exit + Take Right Onto MLK (Travel Three More Lights) + Left Onto Reynolds Park Drive + Immediate Next Left Onto Campus + CE Gaines Center Is At Top Of The Hill

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Sophomore | Defensive End 6-4/260 Holly Springs, N.C. Middle Creek HS

Sophomore | Defensive Line 6-2/240 Wallace, N.C. Wallace Rose HS

Senior (rs) | Defensive Back 6-2/190 Winston-Salem, N.C. North Forsyth HS

Junior (rs) | Linebacker 6-3/190 Durham, N.C. Hillside HS

Date

Opponent

Site

Time

September 5

NORTH CAROLINA A&T

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

6:00 p.m.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. East Rutherford, N.J.

7:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

(Time Warner Cable I-40 Showdown)

September 10 September 19

FLORIDA A&M vs. Morgan State

(New York Urban League Classic)

September 26

South Carolina State

Orangeburg, S.C.

6:00 p.m.

October 3 October 17 October 24 October 31

Howard UC Davis Bethune-Cookman HAMPTON

Washington, D.C. Davis, Calif. Daytona Beach, Fla. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

(Homecoming)

November 7 November 14 November 21

DELAWARE STATE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Norfolk State

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Norfolk, Va.

1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

*Home games at Bowman Gray Stadium noted in ALL CAPS

TICKET INFO: (336) 750-3220

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