2009 WKU Football

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The recent renovation and expansion of Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium has resulted in new and refurbished locker rooms, meeting rooms, weight rooms and training rooms along with an expanded academic advising center. The stadium also features club seats, a $1.5 million video replay scoreboard and a state- of-the-art playing surface, installed in the spring of 2009. Pages 1 7/17/09 11:05 AM Page 1

WKU’s 511-337-30 all-time record in 90 sea- CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT sons of football equates to a .600 winning per- 2002 National Champions (I-AA) centage, ranking 26th among all 120 Division 64 All-Americans I Football Bowl Subdivision schools and tops 12 Conference Championships in the Sun Belt Conference. The 94 major pro- 10 Playoff Appearances grams ranking below WKU include promi- 7 Academic All-Americans nent teams from the SEC (Arkansas/.592), 2 Bowl Appearances ACC (Clemson/.590), Pac-10 (UCLA/.596), Big Ten (Michigan State/.590), Big 12 (Texas Tech/.561) and Big East (Syracuse/.585).

During the six seasons spanning 2005-10, the Hilltoppers will have played 8 of college football’s top 25 all-time winningest programs: 6- Alabama (2008), 9-Nebraska (2010), 10- Tennessee (2009), 13-Georgia (2006), 16- Auburn (2005), 17-Florida (2007), 19-South Florida (2009), 24-Virginia Tech (2008).

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Kurt Barber

David Elson

WKU’s 10 coaches all played college football and have a total of 161 years of coaching experience, including 140 years at the collegiate Scott Booker level. Eight of the 10 have been on the WKU staff since 2005.

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Norm Johnson is in his fifth season leading WKU’s Life Skills Team, which also includes Team Chaplain Gregg Farrell and Character Coach Sean Pugh. The trio focuses on the personal, academic and career development of student-athletes to prepare them for life after football.

Norm Johnson

T.J. Weist Bob Cole Gregg Farrell

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WKU players and coaches make fre- quent visits each year to local elementary schools and hospitals, while also participating in mentoring, peer counseling and school reading programs.

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Each of WKU’s 19 athletic teams has exceeded the NCAA’s mandated 925 Academic Progress Rate (APR) score, and WKU’s 948 APR in football is better than all other Sun Belt Conference programs.

WKU’s Academic Support team is totally dedicated to the academic progress of student-athletes. WKU athletes now are able to utilize the newly built Student-Athlete Success Center, completed in the spring of 2009.

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WKU has had more individuals honored for their academic achievements by the Sun Belt Conference than any other league institution in each of the last five years, and 85 percent of WKU student- athletes who have exhausted their eligibility this decade have graduated.

WKU student-athletes in the university’s 19 sports are majoring in 76 differ- JaShard Justice Alvin Futrell ent programs, and 10 of the university’s Academic Advisor Academic Advisor athletic teams currently maintain a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better.

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College football game days on the Hill are a truly unique experience, featuring campus activities for all ages, tailgating and the team's Topper Walk to the stadium. Head Coach David Elson is in his 7th season as WKU head coach, his 14th overall season with the program.

Beginning in 2008, WKU students now occupy the entire lower level of Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium and provide the Hilltoppers a 12th man every Saturday.

WKU posted its second-highest attendance numbers in school history in 2008, and student attendance has increased by more than 80 percent since 2006.

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Future WKU non-conference home games include: South Florida (2009-Big East) Indiana (2010-Big Ten) Navy (2011 and 2013) Army (2014 and 2016)

Hilltopper players and coaches make their way to the stadium each game day during the Topper Walk, enabling fans to get an up close glimpse as the team marches down the Avenue of Champions and into Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

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The WKU locker room, newly constructed in 2008 and used on both practice and game days, is first-class in every respect. It includes an expansive player lounge where players can spend quality time together while also study- ing and watching film.

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Encompassing more than 10,000 square feet and built in 2008, the WKU weight room is fully equipped wall-to-wall with new state- of-the-art strength and fitness equipment. Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Nowell is in his 10th year working with a major college football program.

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Nowell

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Joey Carnes Duane Hall John Stephanski

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WKU players have access to all the latest technology and equipment used in the prevention and treatment of injuries. WKU’s training room is under the direction of Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Trainer Bill Edwards, who was named Head Trainer in 1983 and is in his 33rd year with the university. Edwards holds both bachelor’s (’74) and master’s (’76) degrees from WKU and also teaches in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport.

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Russell Athletic formed an exclusive $2 million partnership with WKU in 2007 that provides first-class apparel and uniforms for WKU players, coaches and staff. WKU wears both red and white jerseys along with three different colored pants: red, white and gray. Each Topper football player receives a traveling warm-up suit and multiple pairs of sweat shirts/sweat pants, shorts, shirts, and pro game socks.

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Harbaugh Hall

WKU players, coaches and staff work and meet in plush offices and team areas within the Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium complex. The program’s video technology is second to none, enabling players and coaches to watch game and practice film on plasma screens, desktop and laptop computers. Players receive a weekly DVD to view of the Hilltoppers’ upcoming opponent.

Video Room

Team Meeting Room Coaches Meeting Room

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Since the move to I-A, at least half of the Toppers’ games are televised either regionally or nationally. The Big Red Radio Network broadcasts all WKU football games on a 14-station basis throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky with all broadcasts also available nationwide on wkusports.com. WKU’s football program was the topic of a USA Today cover story by nationally acclaimed writer Steve Wieberg on October 6, 2008, enabling millions of readers nationwide to learn about the Toppers transition to I-A football.

Weekly during the season, The David Elson Television Show airs nationally on Fox College Sports and locally on WKYU-PBS, while The David Elson Radio Show airs each Monday night at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1450 AM in Bowling Green.

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WKU’s annual Honors Banquet at the conclusion of each season is a first-class affair recognizing the major accomplishments of the past football season and honoring the team’s senior class. Senior offensive lineman Greg Ryan was named Team MVP in 2008, while senior defensive lineman Dan Cline, who graduated with a degree in corporate/organizational communications, earned the program’s Academic Award.

The Night of Champions, in which members of the football team compete in various weight lifting and strength competitions, precedes the beginning of spring practice and is open to the public.

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WKU has more than 100 former players or coaches who joined the professional football ranks after leaving the Hill, including three who served as NFL head coaches for five teams: Joe Bugel (Phoenix Cardinals 1990-93, Oakland Raiders 1997), Romeo Crennel (Cleveland Browns 2005-08) and Jerry Glanville (Houston Oilers 1986-89, Atlanta Falcons 1990-93).

WKU’s annual pro day this past March 25 attract- ed scouts from 10 National Football League teams. Offensive lineman Greg Ryan signed a free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

Within the Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium complex, a room is devoted entirely for NFL Scouts to work and view film when they visit WKU.

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WKU – A Leading American University with International Reach – was founded in 1906 and offers 88 academic majors and 57 academic minors.

WKU has been the fastest growing university in the state of Kentucky for 12 consecutive years, as its enrollment has increased more than 30 percent during this time (from 14,500 to 19,785).

Approximately $300 million in campus construction has been completed since 1998, $150 million is currently under- way and $200 million more is scheduled to be completed by 2012, meaning WKU will have undergone $650 million dollars of renovations and new construction in the first 15 years of President Dr. Gary Ransdell’s tenure.

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Bowling Green is the headquarters for nationally recognized companies such as Fruit of the Loom, the GM Corvette Plant, Camping World and Holley Performance Products.

Located within 600 miles of nearly half of the U.S. population, Bowling Green serves as the industrial, health care, business and trade hub for a 10-county area and is home to 39 parks and 15 golf courses.

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• WKU will be one of 120 institutions eligible for in the 500 freestyle. He also broke the Sun Belt a conference championship and bowl bid at the Conference record in the 1,650 freestyle. Football Bowl Subdivision level (I-A) in 2009. WKU football graduated 29 players in 2008-09, • WKU’s women’s indoor track and field team fin- and offensive lineman Greg Ryan signed a free ished the season tied for 30th in the nation, the agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens. highest ranking in the program’s history. Valerie Brown and Janet Jesang earned All-American hon- • Men’s basketball became one of only 14 schools ors: Brown finished 3rd in the nation in the 400 in NCAA history with 1,600 all-time wins. WKU meter dash, while Jesang finished 8th in the nation had four conference player-of-the-week honors this in the 5,000 meters. Brown also anchored the year, a school single-season record. WKU earned an 4x400-meter relay team – with teammates Miaie NCAA Tournament win for the second consecutive Williams, Samantha Smith, and Alecia Brown – season, defeating Big Ten runner-up Illinois 76-72 that finished 11th in the nation. before falling 83-81 to 10th ranked Gonzaga and finishing with a 25-9 record. • WKU’s men’s and women’s outdoor track teams earned Sun Belt Conference titles. The women’s • Orlando Mendez-Valdez was named the Sun track program has now captured 11 consecutive Belt Conference’s Player of the Year and Male titles, winning every cross country, indoor and out- Student-Athlete of the Year, and A.J. Slaughter door title dating back to 2006. earned second-team all-conference honors. Slaughter also was named Sun Belt Conference • Gavin Smellie and Janet Jesang earned All- Tournament Most Outstanding Player, while American honors at the NCAA Outdoor National Janet Jesang Mendez-Valdez and Sergio Kerusch also were Championships. Smellie finished fifth in the nation in named to the all-tournament team. Lady Toppers the 200-meters, while Jesang finished fifth in the Arnika Brown (first team) and Kenzie Rich (third 5,000 meters. Smellie becomes the 12th WKU track 2008-09 WKU CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT team) also earned all-conference honors. and field athlete to earn multiple all-America honors.

• WKU has won 19 of the last 36 Sun Belt • Janet Jesang was the Sun Belt Conference indi- • WKU baseball earned the program’s first ever Sun Conference team titles dating back to the start of vidual cross country champion and became the first Belt Conference regular season championship, first- the 2007-08 year. The 53 percent conference title WKU cross country performer to earn All- ever at-large NCAA Tournament berth and were success streak is the highest percentage in the nation American honors since 1992 after placing 13th in ranked 23rd nationally by Collegiate Baseball and during this period. the NCAA Championships. Patrick Cheptoek fin- Baseball America. WKU posted a pair of NCAA ished second in the conference on the men’s side. Tournament wins over Big 12 tournament runner-up • WKU’s athletic teams have won 65 Sun Belt Missouri and another victory over SEC regular season Conference championships (regular season and/or • Women’s soccer posted a final record of 15-2-4 co-champion Mississippi to match the program’s total tournament) this decade. with a Sun Belt record 14 shutouts, finished the NCAA wins over the previous 89 seasons. regular season tied for second in the conference and • WKU won team championships in nine reached the conference tournament championship • WKU also had a school record six baseball play- sports in 2008-09. The Hilltoppers claimed the game for the first time in program history. Five ers drafted in the 2009 Major League Baseball ama- men’s basketball (regular season and tourna- players earned all-conference honors (Morgan teur draft (Wade Gaynor, 3rd round by Detroit ment), women’s swimming, women’s indoor Thomas, Kellie Walker, Rachel Friedman, Libby Tigers; J.B. Paxson, 13th round by Los Angeles and outdoor track, men’s and women’s cross Stout, Kristin Cocchiarella). Dodgers, Chad Cregar, 15th round and Terrence country, men’s outdoor track and baseball titles Dayleg, 22nd round by Florida Marlins; Matt while also winning the women’s volleyball tour- • WKU’s volleyball program earned its second Ridings, 25th round by Washington Nationals, nament championship. consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament after Evan Teague, 35th round by Toronto Blue Jays). winning the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. • WKU had eight Sun Belt Conference coach of Megan Argabright and Julia Noe each earned All- • WKU softball posted a 32-17 mark and third the year honors in 2008-09: Erik Jenkins (men’s America honors, and Argabright became the first place finish in the Sun Belt Conference. Tyra Perry cross country, men’s outdoor track, women’s female in WKU history to earn All-American hon- was named conference co-coach of the year, and indoor and outdoor track), Michelle Scott ors four times. Argabright, Noe and Brittany seniors Terri Ellingsworth and Ryan Rogge earned (women’s cross country), Bruce Marchionda Bowen also earned all-conference honors. all-conference honors. (women’s swimming), Tyra Perry (softball) and Chris Finwood (baseball). • Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving com- Sun Belt Conference Championships In Last 10 bined to set 21 school records at the 2009 Sun Belt Years (Regular Season and Tournament) • WKU had six Sun Belt Conference student-athletes Conference Championships as the women’s pro- WKU 65 UALR 17 named player of the year for their respective sport: gram captured its second consecutive conference Middle Tennessee 38 Arkansas State 11 Valerie Brown — Indoor Track, Matt Hightower — championship. Claire Donahue finished 19th in South Alabama 32 Florida International 11 Baseball (Pitcher), Janet Jesang — Women’s Cross the nation in the 200 yard butterfly, while finishing Louisiana-Lafayette 31 Florida Atlantic 5 Country, Mandhla Mgjimima — Men’s Outdoor 23rd in the 100 yard butterfly. Sean Penhale fin- Denver 23 Troy 5 North Texas 19 Louisiana-Monroe 3 Field, Orlando Mendez-Valdez — Men’s Basketball, ished 24th in the nation in the 1,650 freestyle, New Orleans 3 Gavin Smellie — Men’s Outdoor Track. while breaking the school record and finishing 30th

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2008-09 ACADEMIC CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT

• WKU student-athletes in the university’s 19 sports are majoring in 76 different programs.

• For all 438 WKU student-athletes, the overall cumulative average GPA is 3.0. Male student-athletes have an average cumulative GPA of 2.82, while female student-athletes have a cumulative 3.17 average. Ten of the university’s athletic teams have a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better.

• 78 student-athletes graduated in 2008-09 - 31 in December commencement cere- monies and 47 additional in May. They received degrees in 31 separate majors and comprised at least one person from all 19 sports.

• WKU’s women’s volleyball team was honored by the NCAA for posting a multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) in the top 10 percent of all NCAA women’s Division I volleyball teams. The WKU volleyball team was one of only five teams from all sports in the state of Kentucky to receive the top 10 percent honor and was also one of only four Sun Belt Conference teams honored.

• The men’s tennis program, with a 3.35 cumulative grade point average, was named WKU’s men’s scholar team of the year, while the soccer program earned the female scholar team of the year with a 3.37 GPA.

• Women’s golfer Victoria Sansom was named female scholar-athlete of the year, while men’s golfer Matt Sherertz picked up male scholar-athlete of the year honors.

• Sophomore baseball catcher Matt Rice was named third-team Academic All-America by CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine, and 11 additional student-athletes were named Academic All-District in 2008-09. Orlando Mendez-Valdez

TWO-YEAR PERIOD SECOND TO NONE 2008-09 CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT COUNTDOWN WKU’s 19 total team championships over the last two years (2007-08, 2008-09) 15 wins for women’s soccer in 2008 to set WKU record, are more than any school from one of the 11 BCS Conferences (I-A) during this including conference record 14 shutouts by freshman period. WKU’s 10 team championships in 2007-08 were the most in the nation, goalie Libby Stout while the Hilltoppers nine team titles in 2008-09 tied Notre Dame and Brigham 14 members of men’s and women’s outdoor track team Young for top national honors. qualified for national championships 13 wins and no losses at E.A. Diddle Arena for men’s Schools and Conference Affiliation Chart basketball WKU 19 Sun Belt Conference 12 All Americans Brigham Young 18 Mountain West 11 consecutive Sun Belt Conference titles for women’s track Notre Dame 17 Big East program Texas 13 Big 12 10 Hilltopper teams with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better Virginia 12 ACC 9 team conference championships – most by BCS school for Kent State 12 MAC second consecutive year Tulsa 12 Conference USA 8 coach of the year honors for track’s Erik Jenkins since Fresno State 11 WAC January of 2008 Florida 11 SEC 7 programs w/ individuals qualifying for post-season NCAA Stanford/UCLA 9 Pac-10 competition Michigan/Minnesota 8 Big Ten 6 conference player-of-the-year honors 5 coaches named conference coach-of-the-year 4 top 15 NCAA finishes by individuals on women’s track team 3.0 average GPA for all 438 WKU student-athletes 2 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances by men’s basketball, baseball and volleyball 1 mission: “Championship Effort”

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2009 WKU Football

Table of Contents

WKU Introduction Section...... 1 General Information ...... 25 2009 Hilltoppers Alphabetical Roster...... 26 Numerical Roster ...... 28 Depth Chart...... 30 Seniors ...... 32 Returning Players ...... 48 Newcomers...... 77 2009 Coaching Staff Head Coach David Elson ...... 84 Director of Strength and Conditioning Jim Nowell ...... 86 Assistant Coach Kurt Barber...... 87 Assistant Coach Scott Booker ...... 88 Assistant Coach Mike Chism ...... 89 Assistant Coach Bob Cole...... 90 Assistant Coach Mike Dietzel ...... 91 Assistant Coach Stu Holt ...... 92 Assistant Coach Eric Mathies ...... 93 Assistant Coach Walt Wells...... 94 Assistant Coach T.J. Weist ...... 95 Graduate Assistant Jami DeBerry ...... 96 Graduate Assistant Brian Rector ...... 96 Hilltopper Athletics Staff ...... 97 This is WKU WKU President Dr. Gary Ransdell ...... 100 WKU Director of Athletics Dr. Camden Wood Selig ...... 101 Associate Directors of Athletics...... 102 Academic Support ...... 104 Life Skills ...... 106 Strength and Conditioning...... 107 Athletic Training...... 108 Hilltopper Traditions ...... 109 Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium ...... 110 2002 National Champions ...... 112 Hilltopper Legends...... 114 Hilltoppers on the Airwaves ...... 115 Sun Belt Conference...... 116 Western Kentucky University ...... 118 WKU History and Tradition WKU in the Pros ...... 122 All-Americans...... 126 Honor Roll...... 128 Hall of Fame ...... 131 Team Records...... 132 Individual Records ...... 137 Annual Leaders...... 147 Credits Year-by-Year Statistics ...... 150 Year-by-Year Results ...... 152 The 2009 Western Kentucky University football media guide is a production of the WKU Communications/ All-Time Series Records ...... 164 Athletic Media Relations Department. Series Records vs. 2009 Opponents...... 166 Hilltopper History ...... 167 Written and edited by Todd Stewart, Chris Glowacki, Kyle Allen All-Time Letterwinners...... 172 2008 Season Review Layout and design by IMG College of Lexington, Ky. 2008 Coaches Awards...... 184 Project Manager: Richard Groves; Project Designer: Sarah Jane Hudson 2008 Game-by-Game Box Scores ...... 185 By the Numbers ...... 191 2009 Hilltopper Opponents Photography courtesy of Dr. James Robinson (WKU Team Photographer), Clinton Lewis (WKU University Tennessee/South Florida ...... 202 Photographer), Joe Imel, Faye Lash and the Bowling Green Daily News. Special thanks to the offices of the Baltimore Central Arkansas/Navy ...... 203 Ravens (Phil Hoffman), Chicago Bears, (Steve Woltmann), Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns (John H. Reid), FIU/Louisiana-Lafayette ...... 204 Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Brigade, New England Patriots, New York Jets (Al Pereita) Middle Tennessee/North Texas ...... 205 and Washington Redskins for providing photography from the professional ranks. Troy/Louisiana-Monroe ...... 206 Florida Atlantic/Arkansas State ...... 207 Printed by Gerald Printing, Bowling Green, Ky. Sun Belt Composite Schedule...... 208 Printed with state funds.

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2009 WKU Football

General Information

2009 Hilltopper Quick Facts Mike Dietzel (Otterbein ’85), Defensive Coordinator/ILBs Location: Bowling Green, Ky. 42101 Stuart Holt (North Carolina ’95), Special Teams Coord./Running Backs Founded: 1906 / Enrollment: 19,761 Eric Mathies (Murray State ’98), Defensive Line Nickname: Hilltoppers / Colors: Red and White T.J. Weist (Alabama ’88), Assistant Head Coach/WRs Stadium: Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium (22,113) Walter Wells (Belmont ’93), Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Surface: Jimmy Feix Field (FieldTurf) Graduate Assistants: Jami DeBerry (WKU ’05), Defense Press Box Phone: 270-745-6941 Brian Rector (Bellarmine ’96), Offense Conference/Affiliations: Sun Belt Conference/NCAA Division I-A (FBS) Director of Operations: Nick Uhlenhopp (Graceland [Iowa] ’02) Assistant Director of Operations: Mark Harris President: Dr. Gary Ransdell (WKU ’73) Strength & Conditioning Coach: Jim Nowell (Southern Mississippi ’90) Chair, University Athletics Committee: James Brown Video Coordinator: Chris Zuccaro (Southern Mississippi ’06) Athletics Director: Dr. Camden Wood Selig (Washington & Lee ’83) Office: 270-745-3542 Football Administrative Assistant: Tammi Farrell Associate ADs: Pam Herriford, Jim Clark, Craig Biggs, B.J. Burton, Academic Advisor: JaShard Justice Darrell Horn, Todd Stewart Athletic Trainer: Bill Edwards (football) Ticket Office Phone: 270-745-5222 / 1-800-5-BIG-RED Assistant Trainers: Danny Cobble, Mike Gaddie, Katherine Murphy, Dustin Wilson Football History Team Physicians: Dr. Robert Goodwin (emeritus), Dr. Jerry Martin First year of football: 1913 (emeritus), Dr. Craig Beard, Dr. John Burch, Dr. David Richards, Dr. Post-Season Record: 14-9 (12 post-season appearances) Phil Turner, Dr. Wayne Bush, Dr. Andrew Burt, Dr. Rick Welch Last Postseason Appearance: 2004 (L, 24-54 at Sam Houston State, I-AA 1st round) Team Information All-Time Record: 511-337-30 (60.0%) / 90 seasons 2008 Record: 2-10 (1-4 home / 1-6 road) Basic Offense: Spread / Basic Defense: 3-4 WKU Athletics Media Relations Room 1459, E.A. Diddle Arena, Western Kentucky University Lettermen Returning: 32 (Offense 17, Defense 14, Special Teams 1) 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101-6412 Lettermen Lost: 23 (Offense 9, Defense 12, Special Teams 2) Web site: www.wkusports.com Starters Returning: 15 (Offense 9, Defense 5, Special Teams 1) Associate AD / Communications: Todd Stewart Starters Lost: 12 (Offense 5, Defense 6, Special Teams 1) Office: 270-745-3161 / FAX: 270-745-3444 Cell: 270-991-9750 / E-mail: [email protected] Returning Offensive Starters (Pos, Ht, Wt, Cl): Quinterrance Cooper (WR, Director: Brad Fields 5-11, 184, Jr.); Derrick Elder (OL, 6-2, 290, Jr.); Jake Gaebler (WR, 5-10, E-mail: [email protected] 181, Sr.); Tyrell Hayden (RB, 5-7, 192, Sr.); Cody Hughes (OL, 6-0, 284, Associate Director: Chris Glowacki (FB Contact) Sr.); Wes Jeffries (OL, 6-4, 283, So.); Tristan Jones (TE, 6-2, 245, So.); Office: 270-745-5388 / Cell: 270-791-8499 Preston King (OL, 6-5, 285, Jr.); Lloyd Pressley (OL, 6-3, 294, Sr.) E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Director: Kelly Oravet Returning Defensive Starters (Pos, Ht, Wt, Cl): Ryan Beard (DB, 6-1, E-mail: [email protected] 180, So.); Trent Calhoun (DB, 5-10, 186, So.); L.J. Harbison (LB, 6-0, Intern: Michael Schroeder 220, Sr.); Darvis McBride (LB, 5-9, 234, Sr.); Mark Santoro (DB, 6-0, Student Assistant: Kyle Allen Todd Stewart 194, So.) Sports Information Director (retired): Paul Just E-mail: [email protected] Returning Specialists (Pos, Ht, Wt, Cl): Jeremy Moore (P, 6-1, 180, Sr.)

Returning Statistical Leaders: Rushing: Tyrell Hayden 92-388 / 3 TDs / 32.3 ypg Receiving: Jake Gaebler 54-588 / 4 TDs / 58.8 ypg Tackles: Mark Santoro, DB 34-26—60 / 2 INTs Darvis McBride, DB 24-26—50 / 1 INT / 4 PBU

Brad Fields Chris Glowacki Kelly Oravet Paul Just Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Athletics is to provide a broad based athletics program which emphasizes the academic and personal develop- Coaching Staff ment of the student-athlete, while upholding the principles of good Head Coach: David Elson / Office: 270-745-2984 sportsmanship and ethical conduct as defined by the NCAA, by confer- Alma Mater: Butler ’94 ence affiliations and by the University. Fair and equitable opportunities Record at WKU: 39-32 (6 seasons) / Career Record: same will be a priority and will be provided for student-athletes and staff to par- Assistant Coaches: Kurt Barber (USC ’92), Outside Linebackers ticipate in intercollegiate athletics at the Division I level regardless of gen- Scott Booker (Kent State, ’03), Defensive Backs der or ethnicity. The sports programs of the Department of Athletics will Mike Chism (Kentucky ’90), Recruiting Coordinator/TEs be competitive regionally and nationally while serving the university’s Bob Cole (Widener, ’82), Quarterbacks constituents through entertainment and public service.

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Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Ht. Wt. Class Exp. Pos. Hometown (Previous School) 90 Bo Adebayo 6-4 265 Jr./So. RS DL Lawrenceville, Ga. (Collins Hill) 4w Will Adams 5-11 185 Fr./Fr. HS WR Grand Prairie, Texas (South Grand Prairie) 43 Jamarcus Allen 5-11 265 So./Fr. RS DL Orlando, Fla. (Boone) 47 Denton Allmon 5-9 185 Fr./Fr. HS DB Irving, Texas (MacArthur) 58 Shelley Anthony 6-1 290 Jr./So. 1L OL Fairburn, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 18 Blake Ayers 5-10 187 Jr./So. SQ WR Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central) 30 Jerrod Babik 5-8 196 Sr./Jr. TR DB Walton, Ky. (Withrow/Ohio Northern) 54 Korentheus Bailey 6-2 298 So./Fr. RS DL Lula, Ga. (East Hall) 36 Darius Baughman 6-2 244 Sr./Jr. 1L LB Danville, Ky. (Danville) 15 Ryan Beard 6-1 180 Jr./So. 1L DB Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 20 Marell Booker 5-9 216 5th/Sr. 2L RB Louisville, Ky. (Holy Cross/Morehead State) 16 Dustin Boyer 6-1 180 Sr./Jr. 2L WR Mount Vernon, Ind. (Mount Vernon) 39 Nick Brent 6-1 232 Sr./Jr. SQ LB Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Eastern/Kentucky Wesleyan) 51 Chris Brice 6-2 216 So./Fr. RS LB Helena, Ala. (Pelham/Air Force Prep) 5w Derrius Brooks 5-10 176 Jr./So. 1L WR Fortson, Ga. (Harris County) 81 Jamarielle Brown 6-1 183 Fr./Fr. HS WR Paducah, Ky. (Lone Oak) 24 Tyler Bruce 6-1 189 Jr./So. SQ QB Lizton, Ind. (Tri-West Hendricks) 10 Chris Bullard 5-11 242 Jr./Jr. 2L LB Cataula, Ga. (Harris County) 89 Maurice Bullard 6-0 223 So./Fr. RS WR LaVergne, Tenn. (Ezel-Harding Christian School) 48 Marquise Burns 6-0 223 Sr./Jr. SQ LB Dayton, Ohio (Colonel White) 62 Kale Butler 6-0 294 5th/Sr. SQ OL Greenville, Ky. (Muhlenberg South) 22 Trent Calhoun 5-10 186 Jr./So. 1L DB Stanford, Ky. (Lincoln County) 57 Josh Carter 6-1 223 Fr./Fr. HS LB Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell) 59 Tavis Ciochetty 5-11 231 So./Fr RS LB Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood) 5 Jared Clendenin 6-3 257 So./So. 1L DL Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson) 65 Sean Conway 6-3 287 Fr./Fr. HS OL Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan) 7 Quinterrance Cooper 5-11 184 Jr./Jr. 2L WR St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine) 43w Clay Cunningham 6-4 222 Jr./So. RS TE Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan) 15w Courtney Dalcourt 5-11 198 Fr./Fr. HS QB Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson) 82 Jack Doyle 6-6 234 Fr./Fr. HS TE Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral) 50 Ben Duvall 6-3 208 Jr./So. 1L LB Owensboro, Ky. (Apollo) 72 Derrick Elder 6-2 290 Sr./Jr. 2L OL Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 58r Mike Federspiel 6-3 223 Fr./Fr. HS LB Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 18r Jamal Forrest 5-8 151 Fr./Fr. HS DB Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington) 25 Chuck Franks 6-2 212 Fr./Fr. HS LB Fayette, Ala. (Fayette County) 11 Jake Gaebler 5-10 181 5th/Sr. 2L WR Mundelein, Ill. (Mundelein) 14 John Garrett 6-0 179 Jr./So. SQ DB Nashville, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 9w Tyran Golden 6-2 210 So./Fr. RS LB Lithonia, Ga. (Martin Luther King) 38 Mike Gothard 6-1 220 Sr./Jr. 1L LB Marietta, Ga. (George Walton Comprehensive) 87 Wenquel Graves 5-10 185 Jr./Jr. 2L WR Bardstown, Ky. (Bardstown) 42 L.J. Harbison 6-0 220 5th/Sr. 3L LB Edmonton, Ky. (Metcalfe County) 94 Nick Hartnett 5-11 282 Sr./Jr. SQ DL Marietta, Ga. (George Walton Comprehensive) 1 Tyrell Hayden 5-7 192 Sr./Sr. 3L RB Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Christian Academy) 10w Dexter Haynes 6-4 180 So./Fr. RS WR Folkston, Ga. (Charlton County) 85 Ed Hazelett 6-7 278 Fr./Fr. HS TE Indianpolis, Ind. (Warren Central) 92 James Hervey 6-1 261 Fr./Fr. HS DL Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 26 Avery Hibbitt 5-9 180 Jr./So. SQ DB Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 70 Cody Hughes 6-0 284 5th/Sr. 3L OL Bradenton, Fla. (Lakewood Ranch) 6 Kawaun Jakes 6-3 176 Fr./Fr. RS QB St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine) 77 Wes Jeffries 6-4 283 Jr./So. 1L OL Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central) 29 Clark Jeter 6-1 172 Jr./So. RS WR Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 27 Rod Johnson 5-11 226 Sr./Jr. SQ RB Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 32 Erik Jones 5-9 179 Sr./Jr. 2L DB Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 33 Tristan Jones 6-2 245 Jr./So. 1L TE Mount Sterling, Ky. (George Rogers Clark) 52 Tyler Julian 6-0 215 So./Fr. RS DB Evansville, Ind. (Reitz)

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No. Name Ht. Wt. Class Exp. Pos. Hometown (Previous School) 98 Galatian King 6-3 263 Fr./Fr. HS DL Waycross, Ga. (Ware County) 68 Preston King 6-5 285 Sr./Jr. 2L OL Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood) 79 Jebb Lenhart 6-3 285 Fr./Fr. HS OL Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Pigeon Forge) 96 Rammell Lewis 6-2 250 So./Fr. RS DL Grayson, Ga. (Grayson) 80 Antionne Lightfoot 5-7 163 Jr./So. TR WR Henderson, Ky. (Henderson County/Murray State) 6r Thomas Majors 6-0 243 Jr./Jr. TR LB Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood/NW Mississippi CC) 95 Kenny Martin 6-0 262 So./Fr. RS DL Orlando, Fla. (Ocoee) 78 Logan Massengale 6-6 280 Fr./Fr. HS OL Franklin, Tenn. (Ravenwood) 4 Darvis McBride 5-9 234 5th/Sr. 3L LB Fort Myers, Fla. (Fort Myers) 73 Jacob McLaurin 6-4 291 Sr./Jr. 1L OL Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central) 11r Monte Merrick 6-1 182 Fr./Fr. HS PK Pineville, Ky. (Bell County) 64 Paul Millay 6-3 274 Jr./So. SQ OL Owensboro, Ky. (Owensboro Catholic) 28 Braxston Miller 5-11 201 Jr./So. 1L LB Stanford, Ky. (Lincoln County) 86 Zac Minturn 6-2 208 5th/Sr. SQ PK Cincinnati, Ohio (Indian Hill) 31 Orlando Misaalefua 5-10 206 Sr./Jr. 2L DB Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell) 23 Clint Mitchell 6-0 194 Sr./Jr. 1L DB Stockbridge, Ga. (Stockbridge) 45w Joe Montano 5-10 193 So./Fr. RS RB Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 44 Jeremy Moore 6-1 180 5th/Sr. 2L P Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral) 21 Jihad Morris 6-0 176 Sr./Sr. 2L DB Newburgh, N.Y. (Newburgh Free Academy/ Hudson Valley [N.Y.] CC) 40 Connor O’Banion 6-1 215 Fr./Fr. HS LB Carmel, Ind. (Carmel) 74 Mychal Patterson 6-2 293 Sr./Jr. 1L OL Stone Mountain, Ga. (Meadowcreek) 46 Kareem Peterson 5-11 165 Fr./Fr. HS DB Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County) 38w Brandon Pierce 5-6 192 So./Fr. RS RB Forrest Park, Ga. (North Springs) 63 Luis Polanco 6-3 250 Fr./Fr. HS OL Tampa, Fla. (Middleton) 71 Lloyd Pressley 6-3 294 Sr./Sr. 3L OL Evansville, Ind. (Reitz) 3 Bobby Rainey 5-7 203 Jr./So. 1L RB Griffin, Ga. (Griffin) 56 Chris Riggs 5-11 213 So./Fr. RS LB Taylorsville, Ky. (Spencer County) 60 Zack Rinestine 6-1 284 So./Fr. RS OL Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell) 55 James Rusin 6-2 273 Sr./Sr. SQ OL Orlinda, Tenn. (East Robertson) 19 Mark Santoro 6-0 194 Jr./So. 1L DB Greer, S.C. (Riverside) 97 Jonathan Scott 6-3 245 So./Fr. RS DL Shelbyville, Ky. (Shelby County) 2 Anthony Sheppard 6-1 158 So./Fr. RS WR Pahokee, Fla. (Pahokee) 24w William Simmons 5-8 170 So./Fr. RS RB Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 34 Keshawn Simpson 6-0 230 Fr./Fr. HS RB Lexington, Ky. (Madison Central) 76 Adam Smith 6-5 296 So./Fr. RS OL Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Blackman) 12 Brandon Smith 6-0 200 5th/Sr. 1L QB Danville, Ky. (Boyle County) 93 Quanterus Smith 6-5 224 So./Fr. RS LB Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) 41 Taurean Smith 6-1 216 Sr./Sr. 1L LB Perry, Ga. (Perry/Minnesota State CC) 69 Luke Stansfield 6-3 278 So./Fr. RS OL Franklin, Tenn. (Ravenwood) 8 Seth Tamme 5-11 187 Sr./Jr. 1L WR Danville, Ky. (Boyle County) 53 Lawrence Taugher 6-3 235 Fr./Fr. HS LB Jeffersonville, Ind. (Jeffersonville) 13 Dexter Taylor 5-9 183 Sr./Jr. 1L DB Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central/Tulsa) 83 Casey Tinius 6-0 171 Jr./So. SQ PK/P Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 45 Cole Tischer 6-4 254 Fr./Fr. HS DL Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood) 9 Marcus Vasquez 6-1 188 So./Fr. RS QB Chula Vista, Calif. (Otay Ranch) 61 Jeremy White 6-3 266 So./Fr. RS OL Owensboro, Ky. (Catholic) 75 Seth White 6-4 278 So./Fr. RS OL Nashville, Tenn. (Donelson Christian Academy) 91 Brandon Whitty 6-1 266 So./Fr. RS DL St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine) 67 Cody Widelski 6-3 285 Fr./Fr. HS OL Maysville, Ky. (Graves County) 35 Darryl Williams 5-9 165 Fr./Fr. HS DB Miami, Fla. (Miami Palmetto) 37 Vince Williams 5-9 170 Fr./Fr. HS DB Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta) 49 Chris Young 6-0 243 So./Fr RS LS/LB Cynthiana, Ky. (Harrison County) 29r Kiante Young 5-11 215 Fr./Fr. HS DB Gainesville, Ga. (East Hall)

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No. Name Ht. Wt. Class Exp. Pos. Hometown (Previous School) 1 Tyrell Hayden 5-7 192 Sr./Sr. 3L RB Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Christian Academy) 2 Anthony Sheppard 6-1 158 So./Fr. RS WR Pahokee, Fla. (Pahokee) 3 Bobby Rainey 5-7 203 Jr./So. 1L RB Griffin, Ga. (Griffin) 4 Darvis McBride 5-9 234 5th/Sr. 3L LB Fort Myers, Fla. (Fort Myers) 4w Will Adams 5-11 185 Fr./Fr. HS WR Grand Prairie, Texas (South Grand Prairie) 5 Jared Clendenin 6-3 257 So./So. 1L DL Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson) 5w Derrius Brooks 5-10 176 Jr./So. 1L WR Fortson, Ga. (Harris County) 6 Kawaun Jakes 6-3 176 Fr./Fr. RS QB St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine) 6r Thomas Majors 6-0 243 Jr./Jr. TR LB Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood/NW Mississippi CC) 7 Quinterrance Cooper 5-11 184 Jr./Jr. 2L WR St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine) 8 Seth Tamme 5-11 187 Sr./Jr. 1L WR Danville, Ky. (Boyle County) 9 Marcus Vasquez 6-1 188 So./Fr. RS QB Chula Vista, Calif. (Otay Ranch) 9w Tyran Golden 6-2 210 So./Fr. RS LB Lithonia, Ga. (Martin Luther King) 10 Chris Bullard 5-11 242 Jr./Jr. 2L LB Cataula, Ga. (Harris County) 10w Dexter Haynes 6-4 180 So./Fr. RS WR Folkston, Ga. (Charlton County) 11 Jake Gaebler 5-10 181 5th/Sr. 2L WR Mundelein, Ill. (Mundelein) 11r Monte Merrick 6-1 182 Fr./Fr. HS PK Pineville, Ky. (Bell County) 12 Brandon Smith 6-0 200 5th/Sr. 1L QB Danville, Ky. (Boyle County) 13 Dexter Taylor 5-9 183 Sr./Jr. 1L DB Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central /Tulsa) 14 John Garrett 6-0 179 Jr./So. SQ DB Nashville, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 15 Ryan Beard 6-1 180 Jr./So. 1L DB Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 15w Courtney Dalcourt 5-11 198 Fr./Fr. HS QB Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson) 16 Dustin Boyer 6-1 180 Sr./Jr. 2L WR Mount Vernon, Ind. (Mount Vernon) 18 Blake Ayers 5-10 187 Jr./So. SQ WR Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central) 18r Jamal Forrest 5-8 151 Fr./Fr. HS DB Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington) 19 Mark Santoro 6-0 194 Jr./So. 1L DB Greer, S.C. (Riverside) 20 Marell Booker 5-9 216 5th/Sr. 2L RB Louisville, Ky. (Holy Cross/Morehead State) 21 Jihad Morris 6-0 176 Sr./Sr. 2L DB Newburgh, N.Y. (Newburgh Free Academy/ Hudson Valley [N.Y.] CC) 22 Trent Calhoun 5-10 186 Jr./So. 1L DB Stanford, Ky. (Lincoln County) 23 Clint Mitchell 6-0 194 Sr./Jr. 1L DB Stockbridge, Ga. (Stockbridge) 24 Tyler Bruce 6-1 189 Jr./So. SQ QB Lizton, Ind. (Tri-West Hendricks) 24w William Simmons 5-8 170 So./Fr. RS RB Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 25 Chuck Franks 6-2 212 Fr./Fr. HS LB Fayette, Ala. (Fayette County) 26 Avery Hibbitt 5-9 180 Jr./So. SQ DB Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 27 Rod Johnson 5-11 226 Sr./Jr. SQ RB Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 28 Braxston Miller 5-11 201 Jr./So. 1L LB Stanford, Ky. (Lincoln County) 29 Clark Jeter 6-1 172 Jr./So. RS WR Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 29r Kiante Young 5-11 215 Fr./Fr. HS DB Gainesville, Ga. (East Hall) 30 Jerrod Babik 5-8 196 Sr./Jr. TR DB Walton, Ky. (Withrow/Ohio Northern University) 31 Orlando Misaalefua 5-10 206 Sr./Jr. 2L DB Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell) 32 Erik Jones 5-9 179 Sr./Jr. 2L DB Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 33 Tristan Jones 6-2 245 Jr./So. 1L TE Mount Sterling, Ky. (George Rogers Clark) 34 Keshawn Simpson 6-0 230 Fr./Fr. HS RB Lexington, Ky. (Madison Central) 35 Darryl Williams 5-9 165 Fr./Fr. HS DB Miami, Fla. (Miami Palmetto) 36 Darius Baughman 6-2 244 Sr./Jr. 1L LB Danville, Ky. (Danville) 37 Vince Williams 5-9 170 Fr./Fr. HS DB Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta) 38 Mike Gothard 6-1 220 Sr./Jr. 1L LB Marietta, Ga. (George Walton Comprehensive) 38w Brandon Pierce 5-6 192 So./Fr. RS RB Forrest Park, Ga. (North Springs) 39 Nick Brent 6-1 232 Sr./Jr. SQ LB Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Eastern/Kentucky Wesleyan) 40 Connor O’Banion 6-1 215 Fr./Fr. HS LB Carmel, Ind. (Carmel) 41 Taurean Smith 6-1 216 Sr./Sr. 1L LB Perry, Ga. (Perry/Minnesota State CC) 42 L.J. Harbison 6-0 220 5th/Sr. 3L LB Edmonton, Ky. (Metcalfe County) 43 Jamarcus Allen 5-11 265 So./Fr. RS DL Orlando, Fla. (Boone)

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No. Name Ht. Wt. Class Exp. Pos. Hometown (Previous School) 43w Clay Cunningham 6-4 222 Jr./So. RS TE Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan) 44 Jeremy Moore 6-1 180 5th/Sr. 2L P Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral) 45 Cole Tischer 6-4 254 Fr./Fr. HS DL Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood) 45w Joe Montano 5-10 193 So./Fr. RS RB Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 46 Kareem Peterson 5-11 165 Fr./Fr. HS DB Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County) 47 Denton Allmon 5-9 185 Fr./Fr. HS DB Irving, Texas (MacArthur) 48 Marquise Burns 6-0 223 Sr./Jr. SQ LB Dayton, Ohio (Colonel White) 49 Chris Young 6-0 243 So./Fr. RS LS/LB Cynthiana, Ky. (Harrison County) 50 Ben Duvall 6-3 208 Jr./So. 1L LB Owensboro, Ky. (Apollo) 51 Chris Brice 6-2 216 So./Fr. RS LB Helena, Ala. (Pelham/Air Force Prep) 52 Tyler Julian 6-0 215 So./Fr. RS DB Evansville, Ind. (Reitz) 53 Lawrence Taugher 6-3 235 Fr./Fr. HS LB Jeffersonville, Ind. (Jeffersonville) 54 Korentheus Bailey 6-2 298 So./Fr. RS DL Lula, Ga. (East Hall) 55 James Rusin 6-2 273 Sr./Sr. SQ OL Orlinda, Tenn. (East Robertson) 56 Chris Riggs 5-11 213 So./Fr. RS LB Taylorsville, Ky. (Spencer County) 57 Josh Carter 6-1 223 Fr./Fr. HS LB Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell) 58 Shelley Anthony 6-1 290 Jr./So. 1L OL Fairburn, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 58r Mike Federspiel 6-3 223 Fr./Fr. HS LB Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 59 Tavis Ciochetty 5-11 231 So./Fr RS LB Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood) 60 Zack Rinestine 6-1 284 So./Fr. RS OL Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell) 61 Jeremy White 6-3 266 So./Fr. RS OL Owensboro, Ky. (Catholic) 62 Kale Butler 6-0 294 5th/Sr. SQ OL Greenville, Ky. (Muhlenberg South) 63 Luis Polanco 6-3 250 Fr./Fr. HS OL Tampa, Fla. (Middleton) 64 Paul Millay 6-3 274 Jr./So. SQ OL Owensboro, Ky. (Owensboro Catholic) 65 Sean Conway 6-3 287 Fr./Fr. HS OL Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan) 67 Cody Widelski 6-3 285 Fr./Fr. HS OL Maysville, Ky. (Graves County) 68 Preston King 6-5 285 Sr./Jr. 2L OL Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood) 69 Luke Stansfield 6-3 278 So./Fr. RS OL Franklin, Tenn. (Ravenwood) 70 Cody Hughes 6-0 284 5th/Sr. 3L OL Bradenton, Fla. (Lakewood Ranch) 71 Lloyd Pressley 6-3 294 Sr./Sr. 3L OL Evansville, Ind. (Reitz) 72 Derrick Elder 6-2 290 Sr./Jr. 2L OL Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) 73 Jacob McLaurin 6-4 291 Sr./Jr. 1L OL Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central) 74 Mychal Patterson 6-2 293 Sr./Jr. 1L OL Stone Mountain, Ga. (Meadowcreek) 75 Seth White 6-4 278 So./Fr. RS OL Nashville, Tenn. (Donelson Christian Academy) 76 Adam Smith 6-5 296 So./Fr. RS OL Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Blackman) 77 Wes Jeffries 6-4 283 Jr./So. 1L OL Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central) 78 Logan Massengale 6-6 280 Fr./Fr. HS OL Franklin, Tenn. (Ravenwood) 79 Jebb Lenhart 6-3 285 Fr./Fr. HS OL Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Pigeon Forge) 80 Antionne Lightfoot 5-7 163 Jr./So. TR WR Henderson, Ky. (Henderson County/Murray State) 81 Jamarielle Brown 6-1 183 Fr./Fr. HS WR Paducah, Ky. (Lone Oak) 82 Jack Doyle 6-6 234 Fr./Fr. HS TE Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral) 83 Casey Tinius 6-0 171 Jr./So. SQ PK/P Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 85 Ed Hazelett 6-7 278 Fr./Fr. HS TE Indianpolis, Ind. (Warren Central) 86 Zac Minturn 6-2 208 5th/Sr. SQ PK Cincinnati, Ohio (Indian Hill) 87 Wenquel Graves 5-10 185 Jr./Jr. 2L WR Bardstown, Ky. (Bardstown) 89 Maurice Bullard 6-0 223 So./Fr. RS WR LaVergne, Tenn. (Ezel-Harding Christian School) 90 Bo Adebayo 6-4 265 Jr./So. RS DL Lawrenceville, Ga. (Collins Hill) 91 Brandon Whitty 6-1 266 So./Fr. RS DL St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine) 92 James Hervey 6-1 261 Fr./Fr. HS DL Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 93 Quanterus Smith 6-5 224 So./Fr. RS LB Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) 94 Nick Hartnett 5-11 282 Sr./Jr. SQ DL Marietta, Ga. (George Walton Comprehensive) 95 Kenny Martin 6-0 262 So./Fr. RS DL Orlando, Fla. (Ocoee) 96 Rammell Lewis 6-2 250 So./Fr. RS DL Grayson, Ga. (Grayson) 97 Jonathan Scott 6-3 245 So./Fr. RS DL Shelbyville, Ky. (Shelby County) 98 Galatian King 6-3 263 Fr./Fr. HS DL Waycross, Ga. (Ware County)

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Depth Chart Offense < LT < LG < C < RG < RT 77 / Wes Jeffries 70 / Cody Hughes 71 / Lloyd Pressley 74 / Mychal Patterson 68 / Preston King 76 / Adam Smith 58 / Shelley Anthony 69 / Luke Stansfield 72 / Derrick Elder 73 / Jacob McLaurin

< TE < QB < WR 33 / Tristan Jones 12 / Brandon Smith 7 / Quinterrance Cooper 82 / Jack Doyle 09 / Marcus Vasquez 16 / Dustin Boyer

< WR < RB < WR 8 / Seth Tamme 1 / Tyrell Hayden 11 / Jake Gaebler 29 / Clark Jeter 20 / Marell Booker 5 / Derrius Brooks

Defense

< LE < NT < RE 90 / Bo Adebayo 94 / Nick Hartnett 5 / Jared Clendenin 95 / Kenny Martin 43 / Jamarcus Allen 91 / Brandon Whitty

< OLB < ILB < ILB < OLB 9 / Tyran Golden 41 / Taurean Smith 4 / Darvis McBride 38 / Mike Gothard 36 / Darius Baughman 42 / L.J. Harbison 10 / Chris Bullard 93 / Quanterus Smith

< CB < SS < FS < CB 13 / Dexter Taylor 14 / John Garrett 19 / Mark Santoro 21 / Jihad Morris 22 / Trent Calhoun 31 / Orlando Misaalefua 30 / Jerrod Babik 32 / Erik Jones

< PK < S < KOR 83 / Casey Tinius 49 / Chris Young 3 / Bobby Rainey 86 / Zac Minturn 20 / Marell Booker

< P < H < PR 44 / Jeremy Moore 44 / Jeremy Moore 11 / Jake Gaebler 83 / Casey Tinius 7 / Quinterrance Cooper

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(father, supervisor; mother, accountant); Birth — Sept. 29, 1987, Louisville, Ky.; HS — Holy Cross ’05; HS Coach — Ray Readinger (Miami); HS Marell Booker Letters — football 4; Major — physical education; Ambition — be a phys- 20 • Sr. ical therapist.

Running Back BOOKER’S RUSHING TOTALS 5-9 • 216 Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG Louisville, Ky. 2007 9 50-381 7.6 5 29 42.3 (Morehead St.) 2008 11 67-285 4.3 3 37 25.9 BOOKER’S SCORING TOTALS Year GP TD FG PAT Saf Points ON THE HILL 2007 9 5 0-0 0-0 0 30 Expected to see extensive action in the Hilltopper backfield in 2009 … Rushed 2008 11 3 0-0 0-0 0 18 for 34 yards on six carries and one touchdown in the annual spring game. BOOKER’S CAREER HIGHS 2008 Rushing Attempts: 12 vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/07; Rushing Yards: 103 Saw action in 11 out of 12 games, including four starts … Third on the vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/07; Touchdowns Rushing: 2 vs. West Virginia team with 285 yards on 67 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per carry … Tied for Tech, 9/8/07 the team lead with three rushing touchdowns and was sixth on the squad with 361 all-purpose yards … In WKU’s win over Eastern Kentucky, he rushed for 49 yards on eight carries and one touchdown … Also recorded one reception for 18 yards … Led the team with 44 yards rushing and one touchdown in a win over Murray St. … Rushed for season-high 70 yards on five carries against Florida Atlantic … Had a long run of 34 yards and averaged 14 yards per carry in the game … Against Middle Tennessee, he carried the ball a team-high 11 times for 53 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry … In the season finale against Florida International, he recorded eight rushes for 25 yards. 2007 Appeared in nine contests in his first season of eligibility at WKU, including each of the last eight … Third on the team with 381 yards and five touchdowns rushing … Averaged 7.6 yards per carry on just 50 attempts, the second-highest figure on the squad … Tied for fourth on the team with 30 points … Also was fifth in total offense and sixth in all-purpose yards … Credited with four unassisted tackles on special teams play … Recorded a 100-yard game in his Division I debut, finishing with a team-best 103 yards and two scores on only 12 carries … Collected 62 yards and a touchdown on five attempts against Bowling Green … Rushed seven times for 69 yards in win at Indiana St. … Gained 51 yards and scored a touchdown on eight rushes in North Carolina Central victory, adding three tackles … Only had two attempts at Chattanooga, but the second resulted in a 12-yard score with 53 seconds remaining to give the Hilltoppers a seven-point win … Rushed for 23 yards on two attempts against Troy … Posted 31 yards in victory over Morehead St. … Ended the season with a 22-yard performance on only three rushes at North Texas. COLLEGE/HS/MISC Played in nine games as a freshman at Morehead St. in 2005, carrying the ball five times for 52 yards … Had a long run of 26 yards … Also participated on the Eagles’ special teams units … Started and lettered for four years at Holy Cross HS … Was an honorable mention all-st. selection who earned all-district accolades. THE BOOKER FILE Full Name — Marell Duncan Booker; Parents — Keith and Maury Booker

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Received a season-best 91 percent grade after seeing action on 14 snaps on Senior Day against MSU. Kale Butler 62 • Sr. 2006 Made his collegiate debut in Homecoming win over Indiana St., recording Offensive Line a pancake block while on the field for seven plays. 6-0 • 294 Greenville, Ky. 2005 (Muhlenberg South) Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC Started and lettered all four years at Muhlenberg South High … Was a two- ON THE HILL time all-st. selection, earning all-district honors twice … Named all-area each of Should see playing time on the offensive line. his final three seasons … Led the team in tackles as a junior (84) and a senior (96) … Helped lead MSHS to a berth in the st. 2A playoffs in 2001 … Set the 2008 Suns’ game record with 12 solo stops against rival Muhlenberg North HS … Helped WKU to wins over in-state rivals Eastern Kentucky and Murray Also tied for the school’s all-time record with 226 career tackles … A two-time State … Participated in seven snaps, receiving an overall grade of 88 percent team captain … Also lettered in track & field three times. in a 50-9 win over Murray State. THE BUTLER FILE 2007 Full Name — Jordan Kale Butler; Parents — Mike and Caron Butler Contributed in WKU’s victories over North Carolina Central and (father, TVA employee; mother, doctor’s assistant); Birth — June 29, 1986, Morehead St. … Earned a grade of 90 percent for the year with three knock- Greenville, Ky.; HS — Muhlenberg South ’05; HS Coach — Matt Mueller; down blocks … On the field for 12 plays in NCCU win, grading out at 88 HS Letters — football 4, track & field 3; Major — corporate/organization- percent overall with a 91 percent factor mark and two pancake blocks … al communications; Hobby — fishing.

WKU’s 50-9 win over Murray State on Sept. 20, 2008 marked the first game in the newly renovated and expanded Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium

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games, starting six, before suffering a season-ending hand injury in Homecoming win over Indiana St. … Ranked second on the team with 36 Jake Gaebler catches and two receiving touchdowns, finishing with 416 yards … Stood 11 • Sr. fifth in the league with 4.5 catches per contest and was 10th with 52 yards per outings … In conference only-games, tied for first in receptions and was Wide Receiver 5-10 • 181 Mundelein, Ill. (Mundelein)

ON THE HILL Ranks third on WKU’s career reception list with 125 … Needs just 25 catches in 2009 to break Curtis Hamilton’s record of 149 … Enters 2009 needing just 15 receiving yards to break into the WKU career top 10 … Set to start at wide receiver for the fourth consecutive year and should see some time returning punts. Named to Phil Steele’s 2009 Preseason Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference list as a wide receiver and Fourth Team Preseason All-SBC as a punt returner. 2008 Appeared in 10 games, starting in eight … Led the team in both receptions, with 54, and receiving yards, with 588 … Averaged just under 59 yards per game receiving and led the team with four touchdown receptions … Led the team with eight punt-returns for 59 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per return … Second on the team with 646 all-purpose yards, averaging 64.6 yards per contest … Caught six passes for a team-high 81 yards and one touchdown in the season opener against Indiana … Reeled in five catches for 45 yards in a week two win over Eastern Kentucky … Had a team high 10 receptions for 100 yards and one touchdown against then #25 Ball St. … Led the team in week nine against North Texas with eight receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown … Also recorded a 62-yard reception, his longest of the season … Had a career-high 11 receptions against Middle Tennessee, to go along with 125 yards receiving and one touchdown … Caught a team-best five passes for 45 yards in the season finale against Florida International. 2007 Started all but one outing … Was second on the team with 35 receptions, 426 yards and three touchdowns … Also averaged 14.5 yards per punt return after running back a team-high 11 for 159 yards … Third on the squad with 585 all-purpose yards … Posted a team-high four catches for 43 yards in season opener at third-ranked Florida … Recorded four receptions for 44 yards and two punt returns for another 29 in Eastern Kentucky victory … Twenty-two-yard catch on the first play of the fourth quarter provided the winning margin at Middle Tennessee the following week — he finished with three catches for a team-best 61 yards against the Blue Raiders … Collected four receptions for 43 yards at Ball St. … Recorded season- high totals with five catches for 90 yards and 98 all-purpose yards in Chattanooga victory, including opening the scoring with a career-long 51- yard touchdown reception five minutes into the contest … Had three catches for 44 yards and a score in Morehead St. win … Closed out the year by collecting four receptions for 29 yards at North Texas. 2006 Selected to the Gateway Football Conference All-Newcomer Team following his first season of action on the Hill … Played in each of the first eight

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fourth in yards after grabbing 30 balls for 374 yards … Also returned three GAEBLER’S ALL-PURPOSE YARDS punts for 11 yards … Recorded two receptions for 20 yards in collegiate Year GP Rush Rec P/KRet I/FR Total YPG debut at I-A Georgia … Collected a pair of catches against 23rd-ranked 2006 8 0 416 11 0 427 53.4 Eastern Kentucky and Chattanooga … Caught game-winning 14-yard 2007 12 0 426 159 0 585 48.8 touchdown pass with 35 seconds remaining in win over No. 21 Western 2008 10 -1 588 59 0 646 64.6 Illinois, finishing with five receptions for 64 yards … Posted five catches for Totals 30 -1 1,430 229 0 1,658 55.3 84 yards against sixth-ranked Illinois St. … Led WKU with eight receptions for 77 yards in Missouri St. victory … Recorded season highs with 10 GAEBLER’S SCORING TOTALS catches for 133 yards and a touchdown in win at No. 13 Southern Illinois. Year GP TD FG PAT Saf Points 2006 8 2 0-0 0-0 0 12 2005 2007 12 3 0-0 0-0 0 18 Redshirted. 2008 10 4 0-0 0-0 0 24 Totals 30 9 0-0 0-0 0 54 HS/MISC Was a four-year starter and letter-winner at Mundelein HS … Set 16 school GAEBLER’S CAREER HIGHS records including career receiving yards (2,088, also 16th in st. history), Receptions: 11 vs. Middle Tennessee, 11/15/08; Receiving Yards: 133 at receiving touchdowns (29, 11th in the Illinois record books), total touch- Southern Illinois, 10/21/06; Touchdowns Receiving: 1, nine times, last vs. downs (51) and points (402) … Selected first-team all-st., all-county and all- Middle Tennessee, 11/15/08; Punt Returns: 4, vs. North Texas, 11/1/08; North Suburban Conference after rushing for 1,386 yards and 24 scores as Punt Return Yards: 52 at Ball St., 10/13/07; All-Purpose Yards: 152, twice, a senior … Was named the Daily Herald Player of the Year as the Mustangs last vs. Middle Tennessee, 11/15/08 earned a berth in the st. 7A playoffs — they lost in the opening round to the eventual champion … Also set school season records his final year with five interceptions, 180 total points (he hit two field goals and 28 extra points as well), and a 34.2 average per punt, while setting a game standard with five touchdowns against Wauconda High … Caught 56 passes for 957 yards and 15 touchdowns — all MHS season records — in 2003 en route to earning first-team all-st., all-county, all-area and all-league accolades … Was the only sophomore to be named all-conference in ’02, adding all-area honors after recording 33 receptions for 608 yards and 11 scores to help the Mustangs to a 6-4 finish and a berth in the st. playoffs … Named Academic All-St. as both a sophomore and junior … Was a four-year letter-winner in basketball, earning all-area and all-conference honors … Lettered twice in track. THE GAEBLER FILE Full Name — Jake Gaebler; Parents — Randy and Cathy Gaebler (father, sales; mother, teacher); Birth — June 1, 1986, Lexington, Ky.; HS — Mundelein ’05; HS Coach — Dave Whitson; HS Letters — football 4, basketball 4, track 2; Major — finance; Ambition — teach and coach high school football; Hobbies — music, movies. GAEBLER’S RECEIVING TOTALS Year GP No-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG 2006 8 36-416 11.6 2 31 52.0 2007 12 35-426 12.2 3 51 35.5 2008 10 54-588 10.9 4 62 58.8 Totals 30 125-1,430 11.4 9 62 47.7 GAEBLER’S PUNT RETURN TOTALS Year No-Yds Avg TD Lg 2006 3-11 3.7 0 7 2007 11-159 14.5 0 28 2008 8-59 7.4 0 18 Totals 22-229 10.4 0 28

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2007 Saw action in 11 of 12 games with a start in Homecoming game against L.J. Harbison defending Sun Belt Conference champion Troy … Recorded a total of 27 42 • Sr. stops … Credited with four tackles in season opener at third-ranked Florida … Collected five tackles, including four unassisted, in Eastern Kentucky vic- Linebacker tory … Made four stops at Bowling Green … Posted a pair of tackles in wins 6-0 • 220 over North Carolina Central and Chattanooga … Had season-best six stops Edmonton, Ky. in Morehead St. victory, including an assisted sack for a loss of five yards … (Metcalfe County) Credited with three tackles in season finale at North Texas. 2006 Made the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Played in ON THE HILL nine contests in his first season of action, starting three times … Finished Slated to serve as a back-up inside linebacker in 2009. with 35 total tackles, the second-highest total among freshmen on the team … Credited with two passes defensed, 1.5 stops behind the line of scrim- 2008 mage and a fumble recovery … Made collegiate debut at I-A Georgia, col- Played in all 12 games, including four starts at the linebacker position … lecting a solo tackle … In first career start, posted five stops, a pass break up Seventh on the team with 49 total tackles, including 23 solo stops … and a fumble recovery in win over Chattanooga … Recorded four assisted Recorded four tackles for a loss and one solo sack … Posted four solo tack- stops in victory over 21st-ranked Western Illinois … Had career-best eight les against Kentucky in week five … Recorded five tackles and one solo sack tackles in Missouri St. win … Collected seven stops against No. 6 against top-25 opponent Virginia Tech … Had six total stops against Youngstown St. … Credited with six tackles and defended a pass in victory Florida Atlantic … Recorded career-highs with 11 tackles and three solo over Austin Peay to close out the year. tackles for a loss against Middle Tennessee in the home finale … Posted five total tackles in the season’s final game against Florida International. 2005 Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC A four-year letter-winner, starting two seasons, at Metcalfe County HS … Recorded 96 tackles his sophomore season for the Hornets, adding 1,305 yards rushing and 147 points on offense, to earn all-conference accolades … Earned four letters in basketball, where he helped MCHC to a region championship … Was a three-time all-region and all-district honoree in baseball … Was part of three district championships and a region title winner in his four years on the diamond. THE HARBISON FILE Full Name — Larry Wayne Harbison Jr.; Parents — Larry Sr., and Karen Harbison (father, teacher/coach; mother, teacher); Birth — Aug. 24, 1986, Glasgow, Ky.; HS — Metcalfe County ’05; HS Coach — Larry Harbison (WKU); HS Letters — football 4, basketball 4, baseball 4; Major — management; Ambition — coach; Hobby — fishing. HARBISON’S DEFENSIVE TOTALS Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR 2006 9 11-24-35 1.5-3 0.0-0 0-0 2 0/1 2007 11 15-12-27 0.5-5 0-0 0-0 0 0/0 2008 12 23-26 49 4.0-7 1.0-1 0-0 0 0/0 Totals 32 49-62 111 6.0-15 1.0-1 0-0 2 0/1 HARBISON’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 11 vs Middle Tennessee, 11/15/08; Tackles For Loss: 3 vs. Middle Tennessee, 11/15/08; Passes Broken Up: 1, twice, last vs. Austin Peay, 11/18/06

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two passes for 17 yards to finish with 332 all-purpose yards … Led WKU in his collegiate debut after gaining 45 yards on 10 attempts at I-A Georgia … Tyrell Hayden Ran for a team-high 84 yards and his first career score on 15 carries in vic- 1 • Sr. tory over Chattanooga … Collected 80 yards on 17 attempts and added a 13-yard catch in MSU win … Rushed 11 times for 83 yards and a touch- Running Back down in Homecoming victory over Indiana State. 5-7 • 192 Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Christian Academy)

ON THE HILL Set to compete for a starting job in the Hilltopper backfield in 2009 … Earned the Romeo Crennel Leadership Award at the conclusion of spring drills … Had six carries for 38 yards in the annual spring game. 2008 Played in all 12 games, including five starts … Led the team with 388 yards rushing on 92 carries … Averaged 4.2 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns on the ground … Fourth on the team with 478 all-purpose yards, which included 78 yards on five kick-returns … Led the team with 98 yards rushing on a career-high 26 carries and one touchdown in a week two win at Eastern Kentucky … Carried the ball 10 times for 84 yards and one touchdown against Florida Atlantic … Had a long run of 64 yards and averaged 8.4 yards per carry in that game … Had a season-best 117 yards rushing on 17 carries against North Texas … Collected a long run of 32 yards and averaged 6.9 yards per carry … Had six carries for 26 yards in the home finale against Middle Tennessee. 2007 Selected first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV … Started every game but one, finishing with a team-best 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns on 205 carries — he ended the year ranked ninth on the school’s season record list for yards on the ground … Ended the campaign second on the squad with 1,156 all-purpose yards and 60 points … Recorded four 100-yard games while leading the team on the ground on nine occasions … Rushed for 80 yards and two scores in home-opening victory over West Virginia Tech … Carried 23 times for 144 yards and a touchdown in Middle Tennessee win … Posted 121 yards and a score on 18 attempts the following week at Bowling Green … Rushed for team-high 91 yards at Ball St. … Collected 68 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushes in win at Indiana St. … Carried 10 times for 88 yards and two scores in victory over North Carolina Central … Recorded 149 yards rushing and a career-high 159 all-purpose yards in win at Chattanooga … Ran for a career-best 151 yards and a touchdown on just 16 attempts in Senior Day victory over Morehead St. … Ended the year with a 19-carry, 97-yard performance at North Texas, scoring one touchdown. 2006 A member of the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Appeared in all 11 contests, making his first career start in victory at Missouri St. … Ranked third on the team with 315 yards rushing and two touchdowns on the ground … Averaged 4.9 yards per carry … Also caught

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HS/MISC THE HAYDEN FILE Was a four-year starter and letterwinner at Lexington Christian Academy … Full Name — Tyrell William Hayden; Parents — Lance and Monique LCA advanced to the st. playoffs in each of his final three seasons while com- Hayden (father, construction worker; mother, courthouse employee); Birth piling a 27-8 overall mark — 16-2 in district play — during that span … — Jan. 3, 1988, Mt. Sterling, Ky.; HS — Lexington Christian Academy ’06; Finished his career with over 4,500 yards rushing and 80 touchdowns … HS Coach — Paul Rains (Cumberland [Ky.]); HS Letters — football 4, Named honorable mention all-st. by the Louisville Courier-Journal, first- track 4, basketball 2; Major — management; Hobby — movies. team all-district and all-city as well as the district player of the year last fall … Ranked among the top 15 in the Commonwealth with 141.6 yards per HAYDEN’S RUSHING TOTALS game and 23 touchdowns in the regular season … Efforts helped the Eagles Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG advance to the quarterfinals of the st. A playoffs while posting an 11-2 final 2006 11 64-315 4.9 2 23 28.6 mark, which included a perfect 6-0 record in district action … As a junior, 2007 12 205-1,134 5.5 10 50 94.5 earned all-district and all-city accolades while being selected the team’s most 2008 12 92-388 4.2 3 64 32.3 valuable player … Also earned four letters in track, qualifying for the st. meet Totals 35 361-1,837 5.4 15 64 52.5 in the 100-meter dash and long jump, and as part of LCA’s 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams in the spring … Participated in the st. champi- HAYDEN’S RECEIVING TOTALS onships in the 100-meter dash his junior season … Lettered twice in basket- Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG ball as well. 2006 11 2-17 8.5 0 13 1.5 2007 12 5-22 4.4 0 12 1.8 2008 12 6-12 2.0 0 11 1.0 Totals 35 13-51 3.9 0 13 1.5 HAYDEN’S TOTAL OFFENSE Year GP Plys Rush Pass Tot YPG 2006 11 64 315 0 315 28.6 2007 12 205 1,134 0 1,134 94.5 2008 12 92 388 0 388 32.3 Totals 35 361 1,837 0 1,837 52.5 HAYDEN’S ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Year GP Rush Rec P/KRet I/FR Total YPG 2006 11 315 17 0 0 332 30.2 2007 12 1,134 22 0 0 1,156 96.3 2008 12 388 12 0/78 0 478 39.8 Totals 35 1,837 51 0/78 0 1,966 56.2 HAYDEN’S SCORING TOTALS Year GP TD FG PAT Saf Points 2006 11 2 0-0 0-0 0 12 2007 12 10 0-0 0-0 0 60 2008 12 3 0-0 0-0 0 18 Totals 32 15 0-0 0-0 0 90 HAYDEN’S CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 26 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6/08; Rushing Yards: 151 vs. Morehead St., 11/17/07; Touchdowns Rushing: 2, twice, last vs. North Carolina Central, 10/27/07; Receptions: 2, twice, last at Kentucky, 9/27/08; Receiving Yards: 13 at Missouri St., 10/14/06; All-Purpose Yards: 159 at Chattanooga, 11/3/07

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2007 Started all 12 contests playing mostly left guard … Led the team with 144 Cody Hughes knockdown blocks while earning a 90 percent overall grade … Graded out 70 • Sr. at 90 percent or better on eight occasions … Earned 87 percent mark to go along with a team-high eight pancakes in season opener at third-ranked Offensive Line Florida … Had a 91 percent overall grade, 90 percent factor grade and 10 6-0 • 284 knockdowns in Eastern Kentucky victory … Collected 12 knockdown Bradenton, Fla. blocks and grades of 91 percent overall and 90 percent factor in win at (Lakewood Ranch) Middle Tennessee … Credited with a 90 percent mark at Bowling Green … Recorded 14 knockdown blocks at Ball St. … Earned a season-high 95 percent grade and posted 11 pancakes in Indiana St. victory … Earned grades of 93 percent overall and 95 percent factor in win over North Carolina ON THE HILL Central … Led WKU with 12 knockdowns in victory at Chattanooga … Projected to start at left guard following spring practice. Collected a 94 percent overall mark and a team-best 13 pancakes against Troy … Posted a 91 percent mark with a career-high 21 pancake blocks on 2008 46 snaps in victory over Morehead St. … Credited with a 90 percent grade Saw action in all 12 games … Graded out at 90 percent or better in eight in season finale at North Texas. games and recorded 41 pancake blocks … Participated in 77 snaps and recorded seven pancake blocks in a road win over Eastern Kentucky … 2006 Received an overall grade of 94 percent at Alabama … Posted a pancake Made nine appearances on the season, seeing action in each of the last eight block and saw action in 47 snaps in the home-opening win over Murray St. contests … Credited with an 86 percent grade for the year … Posted 37 pan- … Recorded four pancake blocks against Virginia Tech … Graded out at 92 cake blocks … One of four Topper linemen to collect multiple knockdowns percent and posted three pancakes in a home matchup against No. 25 Ball in season opener at I-A Georgia … Collected an 85 percent mark overall and St. … Recorded six pancakes and a 92 percent overall grade against Florida a 90 percent factor grade in first career start against No. 6 Illinois St. … Saw Atlantic … Participated in 62 snaps and recorded six pancakes in the home action on 30 snaps in victory at 13th-ranked Southern Illinois, grading out finale against Middle Tennessee. at 90 percent overall with a 96 percent factor grade and eight pancakes … Recorded a grade of 90 percent overall and a 92 percent factor mark to go along with 13 knockdowns in Homecoming win over Indiana St. … Credited with a 92 percent overall grade and 91 percent factor grade as well as five pancake blocks at 14th-ranked Northern Iowa … Received an 88 percent mark against No. 6 Youngstown State. 2005 Was a redshirt. HS/MISC Earned three letters, starting each season, at Lakewood Ranch HS … A two- time all-st. selection who was named the Class 5A Offensive Lineman of the Year … Posted 82 pancake blocks as a senior, including 19 in one contest … A three-year letterwinner in wrestling, where he won district and regional championships … Lettered twice in weightlifting, earning a st. championship … Holds the st. record for total weight (820 pounds) in the heavyweight division … Also won two letters in track … Finished third in the st. in the shot put. THE HUGHES FILE Full Name — Cody Michael Hughes; Parents — Verlan and Janice Hughes (mother, CNA); Birth — Aug. 1, 1987, El Dorado, Ark.; HS — Lakewood Ranch ’05; HS Coach — Josh Hunter (Eastern Kentucky); HS Letters — football 3, wrestling 3, weightlifting 2, track 2; Major — physical education; Ambition — teacher or musician; Hobby — playing guitar.

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THE MC BRIDE FILE Full Name — Darvis Omar McBride; Parent — Anna McBride (social work- Darvis McBride er); Birth — May 20, 1987, Fort Myers, Fla.; HS — Fort Myers ’05; HS Coach 4 • Sr. — Sam Sirianni (South Florida); HS Letters — football 3; Major — sociology; Hobbies — playing the drums, spending time with family and friends. Linebacker 5-9 • 234 M C BRIDE’S DEFENSIVE TOTALS Fort Myers, Fla. Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR (Fort Myers) 2006 9 7-12-19 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0/0 2007 6 3-3-6 1.0-3 0.0-0 0-0 0 0/0 2008 11 24-26-50 2.5-5 0.0-0 1-10 4 0/0 Totals 26 34-41-75 3.5-8 0.0-0 1-10 5 0/0 ON THE HILL Projected as a starting inside linebacker following spring drills. M C BRIDE’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 11 at Virginia Tech, 10/4/08; Pass break-ups: 2 at Eastern 2008 Kentucky, 9/6/08; Interceptions: 1 vs. North Texas, 11/1/08 Saw action in 11 games, with 10 starts at the linebacker position … Sixth on the team with 50 total tackles, including 24 solo tackles … Tied for second on the team with four passes defensed and recorded one interception that was returned 10 yards … Collected five solo tackles in the season opener at Indiana … Recorded five total tackles and two pass break-ups in a week two win over Eastern Kentucky … Posted seven tackles, including a solo tackle for a loss against nationally ranked Alabama … Recorded six total tackles, including five solo tackles and one pass break-up against Kentucky … Had a team and career-high 11 tackles and one assisted tackle for a loss against Virginia Tech … Posted his first career interception against North Texas, to go along with four tackles. 2007 Appeared in six games, recording six stops including one for a loss of three yards … Credited with a pair of tackles in wins over Indiana St., North Carolina Central and Morehead St. 2006 Played in nine contests, earning a starting nod on four occasions … Recorded 19 total tackles and broke up a pass … Collected a pair of solo stops in his collegiate debut at I-A Georgia … Made first start the following week at No. 23 Eastern Kentucky, finishing with four assisted tackles against the rival Colonels … Posted career-best five stops in win over Chattanooga … Recorded four tackles against nationally ranked opponents Western Illinois and Illinois St., breaking up a pass in the latter contest against the Redbirds. 2005 Was a redshirt. HS/MISC Earned three letters at Fort Myers HS, starting his final two seasons … Was a unanimous first-team all-district and all-conference selection as a senior after posting 94 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery … Helped the Green Wave to a 7-4 finish after FMHS picked up a first-round victory in the st. 4A playoffs … Also selected first-team all-league his junior season … Recorded 103 stops and a forced fumble that year as FMHS earned an opening-round win in the st. playoffs en route to a 7-4 finish … The Green Wave went 9-2 and advanced to the st. playoffs his sophomore season.

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the season opener against Indiana … Converted on 4-of-5 extra-point attempts in a week two win over Eastern Kentucky … Was 1-of-1 on extra- Zac Minturn point attempts against both Murray St. and Troy. 86 • Sr. 2007 Placekicker Played in wins over West Virginia Tech and North Carolina Central … Hit 6-2 • 208 all six extra-point attempts and averaged 62 yards on six kickoffs … Cincinnati, Ohio Converted four points-after-touchdown in his collegiate debut against WVU (Indian Hill) Tech … Was 2-of-2 on extra points against NCCU. 2006 On the roster, but did not appear in a game. ON THE HILL Slated as the back-up placekicker in 2009 following spring practice. HS/MISC Started and lettered for four years at Indian Hill HS … Was a three-time all- 2008 st. and all-league selection … Set school record with 47-yard field goal … Connected on two field goals and was 7-of-8 on extra point attempts … Had Played on a team that posted a 30-13 record during his varsity career … four kickoffs for 159 yards … Made both a 27 and a 22 yard field goal in Helped the Braves to a 10-2 mark and first-round playoff victory in the Division III playoffs as a senior … IHHS finished 7-4 while earning a berth in the st. Division III playoffs his freshman season. THE MINTURN FILE Full Name — Zachary Franklin Minturn; Parent — Anita Minturn; Birth — Nov. 7, 1986, Torrance, Calif.; HS — Indian Hill ’05; HS Coach — Kevin Siple (Georgetown [Ky.]); HS Letters — football 4; Major — hotel management; Hobby — video games. MINTURN’S SCORING TOTALS Year GP TD FG PAT Saf Points 2007 2 0 0-0 6-6 0 6 2008 4 0 2-3 7-8 0 13 MINTURN’S CAREER HIGHS Extra Points: 4, twice, last at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6/08

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HS/MISC Started and lettered three years at Cathedral High … Was named to the Jeremy Moore Indianapolis Star’s Super Team and was a first-team all-st. and all-city selec- 44 • Sr. tion by the newspaper … Averaged 39.6 yards per punt as a senior … Also a three-year letterwinner in baseball, earning Indianapolis Star first-team all- Punter city accolades as a junior and a senior. 6-1 • 180 Indianapolis, Ind. THE MOORE FILE (Cathedral) Full Name — Jeremy Shane Moore; Parents — Mike and Sindy Robb (father, company vice president; mother, regional manager); Birth — Aug. 4, 1986, Thermopolis, Wyo.; HS — Cathedral ’05; HS Coach — Jim O’Hara (Dayton); HS Letters — football 3, baseball 3; Major — business ON THE HILL economics; Hobbies — baseball, snowmobiles. Set to handle the punting duties for the third consecutive year at WKU. MOORE’S PUNTING TOTALS 2008 Year No-Yds Avg Lg TB FC 50+ I-20 Blkd Punted 67 times for 2,472 yards, averaging 36.9 yards per punt … Landed 2007 46-1,919 41.7 56 1 6 8 13 1 16 punts inside opponent’s 20-yard line and had a long punt of 55 yards … 2008 67-2,472 36.9 55 3 16 2 16 0 Punted seven times in the season opener against Indiana, averaging 43.9 yards per kick and landing five punts inside the 20-yard line … Placed two MOORE’S CAREER HIGHS punts inside the 20-yard line in a week two win at Eastern Kentucky … Punts: 9 at Florida International, 12/6/08; Total Yards: 356 at Florida Recorded eight punts against Kentucky, placing two of the punts inside the International, 12/6/08; Punting Average: 49.5 at Indiana St., 10/20/07 20-yard line … Had six punts for 222 yards and a long punt of 47 yards against nationally ranked Virginia Tech … Pinned two of his seven punts inside the 20-yard line in the home finale against Middle Tennessee … Set new career highs in punts and punt yards in the final game of the season against Florida International … Had nine punts for 356 yards and three punts inside the 20-yard line. 2007 In his first season handling the team’s punting duties, averaged 41.7 yards per kick with 13 of 46 ending inside the opponent’s 20-yard line … Average was the fifth-highest in the school’s season record books … Punted a season-high eight times in collegiate debut at No. 3 Florida, averaging 44.1 yards per effort including two kicks of 50-plus yards — his 56-yard effort on his first punt turned out to be his longest of the year … Averaged 42 yards per punt in win over West Virginia Tech … Three of five kicks in Eastern Kentucky victory were downed inside the Colonels’ five-yard line, with the first leading to a safety for the Toppers … Posted an average of 48.2 yards on four attempts at Ball St., with two covering 50 yards … Had a season-high average of 49.5 yards in victory over Indiana St. … Averaged 41.5 yards per kick at Chattanooga … Recorded an average of 44.8 yards per effort against Troy, with three of six ending inside the Trojan 20-yard line … Had an average of 40.7 yards per punt in win over Morehead St. on Senior Day. 2006 A member of the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Did not appear in a game. 2005 Made the Gateway Football Conference’s Academic Honor Roll … Redshirted.

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2007 Saw action in 11 of 12 games, making 31 stops in his first year on the Hill Jihad Morris … Intercepted one pass, broke up another and also blocked one kick … 21 • Sr. Posted three solo tackles in his Division I debut at nationally ranked Florida … Credited with two tackles and a block of a punt that was recovered in Defensive Back the end zone for a touchdown to help the Toppers defeat Eastern Kentucky 6-0 • 176 … Collected five stops — including four unassisted — in win at Middle Newburgh, N.Y. Tennessee … Made a career-best seven tackles the next week at Bowling (Hudson Valley CC) Green … Recorded a pair of stops in victories over Indiana St. and North Carolina Central … Had six tackles and broke up a pass against Troy on Homecoming weekend … Collected a pair of stops in season finale at North Texas. ON THE HILL Inked as a starting cornerback following spring practice. JC/HS/MISC Played one season at Hudson Valley CC, where he earned first-team all- 2008 Northeast Football Conference accolades after leading the Vikings with 67 Played in three games, compiling 14 tackles, with one solo tackle for a 12- tackles … Had three contests with double-digit tackles, picking up a career- yard loss … Led the team with eight total tackles against Kentucky, with high 13 against Navy Prep … Also broke up four passes and had an inter- seven of the tackles being solo … Had four tackles, including a tackle for a ception … Lettered for four years at Newburgh Free Academy, starting the 12-yard loss against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Compiled two tackles against final three … A two-time all-st. selection at running back … Was selected No. 25 Ball State. all-conference his final three seasons as well … Named the Goldbacks’ most valuable player as a junior and senior … Chosen the Pepsi Tri-St. Player of the Year … Participated in the New York-New Jersey All-Star Game following the conclusion of his career … Also participated in basketball, helping NFA to the section championship his junior year … Was a member of the Newburgh Elite Track Club … Participated in the prestigious Penn Relays in the 4x100- and 4x400-meter relays. THE MORRIS FILE Full Name — Abdul Jihad Morris; Parents — Kelvin Morris (labor union) and Sandra Buxton; Birth — Jan. 7, 1988, Newburgh, N.Y.; HS — Newburgh Free Academy ’06; HS Coach — C.T. Chatham (East Stroudsburg); HS Letters — football 4, basketball; JuCo — Hudson Valley (N.Y.) CC; JuCo Coach — Oji Fagan; Major — interdisciplinary studies; Ambition — work in the criminal justice system. MORRIS’ DEFENSIVE TOTALS Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR 2007 12 16-15-31 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-0 1 0/0 2008 3 9-5-14 1.0-12 0.0-0 0-0 0 0/0 MORRIS’ CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 8 at Kentucky, 9/27/08.

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2007 Started all 10 contests he appeared in at center … Earned a grade of 90 per- Lloyd Pressley cent or better five times, finishing the season with an overall mark of 89 per- 71 • Sr. cent and 47 knockdown blocks … Credited with a 90 percent overall grade, 91 percent factor grade and five pancakes on only 33 plays in home-opening Offensive Line victory over West Virginia Tech … Collected a season-best 94 percent mark 6-3 • 294 and a 95 percent factor grade in win over Eastern Kentucky … Graded out Evansville, Ind. at 93 percent with seven knockdowns in victory at Middle Tennessee … (Reitz) Credited with an 88 percent mark at Bowling Green the following week … Posted a season-high nine pancake blocks at Ball St. … Had 89 percent grade, a 91 percent factor mark and six knockdowns against Troy … Earned a 93 percent mark following Senior Day victory over Morehead St. … ON THE HILL Posted a 90 percent overall grade in season finale at North Texas. Projected to be the starting center in 2009. 2006 2008 Named to the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Started nine out of the 10 games that he appeared in … Graded out at 90 Shifted from offensive to defensive line early in the season … Saw action in percent or better on five occasions and posted nine pancakes … Saw action each of the final nine contests … Collected four tackles on the year … in 85 snaps, with two pancakes in a road win over Eastern Kentucky … Credited with a solo stop in his collegiate debut against Chattanooga … Had Graded out at 93 percent, with two pancakes in a home win over Murray St. assisted tackles in wins over Missouri St. and Indiana St. … Posted an unas- … Participated in 66 snaps, including a final grade of 90 percent against No. sisted stop at No. 14 Northern Iowa. 25 Ball St. … Graded out at 94 percent the following week against Florida Atlantic … Saw action in 34 snaps and finished with a grade of 93 percent HS/MISC in a home contest against North Texas. Started and lettered three years at Reitz High … Helped lead RHS to three straight Southern Indiana Athletic Conference titles … After posting the Panthers’ highest grade for an offensive lineman in five years, was named first-team all-st. by the Bloomington Herald Times as well as to the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s top 50 players in the st. … Also was selected first-team all-area, all-conference and all-city … Broke his own school record with 101 pancake blocks his last year … Earned first-team junior all-st. accolades from the Indiana Football Coaches Association as a junior after helping RHS to an 11-2 finish and the section championship … Added first-team all-area, all-SIAC and all-city honors … Set school record with 71 pancakes his sophomore season … A three-time academic all-city selection … Earned one letter in track. THE PRESSLEY FILE Full Name — Lloyd Michael Pressley; Parents — Scott and Susan Pressley (father, union pipefitter; mother, accountant); Birth — Feb. 13, 1988, Evansville, Ind.; HS — Reitz ’06; HS Coach — John Hart (Eastern Illinois); HS Letters — football 3, track 1; Major — mechanical engineering; Ambition — pursue a career in automotive or mechanical engineering; Hobbies — automobiles, ATVs.

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82 percent overall grade and an 88 percent factor grade in season debut against North Carolina Central … Had a knockdown block in that game as James Rusin well as in victory over Morehead St. on Senior Day. 55 • Sr. 2006 Offensive Line Made his collegiate debut in Homecoming victory over Indiana St., as he 6-2 • 273 was on the field for eight plays. Orlinda, Tenn. (East Robertson) 2005 On the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … A redshirt. HS/MISC ON THE HILL An all-st. and all-conference selection at East Robertson HS … Set a school Adds depth to the offensive line in 2009. record with 13 sacks. 2008 THE RUSIN FILE Saw action in a 50-9 win over Murray St. in the home opener. Full Name — James Francis Rusin Jr.; Parents — James Sr. and Lynn Ann Rusin; Birth — July 24, 1987, Nashville, Tenn.; HS — East Robertson ’05; 2007 HS Coach — Jeff Chatman (Austin Peay); HS Letters — football; Major — Appeared in three of the final five contests of the season … Credited with an communications; Ambition — to coach high school football.

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2005 A member of the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Brandon Smith Sat out his first year on the Hill as a redshirt. 12 • Sr. HS/MISC Quarterback Earned four letters at Boyle County HS, starting his final three seasons … Ranks 6-0 • 200 third all-time in Kentucky with 116 career touchdowns, is fourth with 8,796 Danville, Ky. yards passing and seventh with 547 completions … In four years, helped lead the (Boyle County) Rebels to a 55-5 record and three st. AAA championships from 2001-03 (BCHS advanced to the st. championship contest last fall) … Named the Frank Camp Award winner — presented by the Johnny Unitas Foundation to the top high school player in Kentucky — as a senior after completing 216-of-356 attempts ON THE HILL for 3,401 yards and 44 scores, ranking seventh in the st. in passing … Also Expected to be the Hilltopper starting quarterback following spring practice … picked up first-team all-st. and all-area honors, and was selected to the Lexington Earned the Joe Arnold Most Improved Offensive Back at the conclusion of Herald-Leader’s Class of the Commonwealth, after adding 911 yards and 16 spring drills … Completed 3-of-9 passes for 59 yards, including a 30-yard touchdowns on the ground … Played in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game touchdown pass and a 73-yard touchdown run in the annual spring game. following the end of his career, leading the team with 38 yards and a touchdown on five carries while also completing four passes for another 52 yards and a score 2008 … As a junior, was 185-of-316 passing for 2,971 yards and 40 touchdowns to Saw action in four games … Completed 12-of-25 passes for 47 yards and earn second-team all-st. and first-team all-area accolades … A three-time compiled 31 rushing yards on 11 carries … Led the team with 56 yards pass- Academic All-St. honoree … Earned two letters in basketball as well … Father, ing, completing a career high 10 out of 22 passes with a long pass of 16 yards Charles, is currently an assistant football coach at Kentucky. against Troy … Also rushed for 43 yards and one touchdown in the game. THE SMITH FILE 2007 Full Name — Brandon Charles Smith; Parents — Charles and Jackie Smith Appeared in four games off the bench … Was 4-of-5 passing for 11 yards, (father, football coach; mother, high school counselor); Birth — July 13, adding five rushing attempts … Hit 2-of-4 passes for 11 yards in season debut 1986, Louisville, Ky.; HS — Boyle County ’05; HS Coach — Charles at No. 3 Florida … Carried twice for a gain of 13 yards in win over Indiana Smith (Kentucky); HS Letters — football 4, basketball 2; Major — physical St. … Also saw action in North Carolina Central and Morehead St. victories. education; Hobbies — fishing, video games. 2006 SMITH’S RUSHING TOTALS Earned the Gateway Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG Excellence Award … Was selected to the league’s Academic Honor Roll as well 2006 4 7-35 5.0 0 14 8.8 … Participated in four contests, all in relief … Completed 4-of-5 passes for 62 2007 4 5-(-11) -2.2 0 13 -2.8 yards and a touchdown, finish- 2008 4 18-31 1.7 1 20 7.8 ing with a pass efficiency rating Totals 12 30-55 1.8 1 20 4.6 of 250.16 … Added 35 yards on seven carries … Posted 97 SMITH’S PASSING TOTALS yards of total offense … Made Year GP Effic A-C-I Pct Yds TD Lg YPG his collegiate debut at I-A 2006 4 250.16 5-4-0 80.0 62 1 18 15.5 Georgia, recording a 7-yard 2007 4 36.55 8-2-0 25.0 11 0 7 2.8 rush in the fourth quarter … 2008 4 55.79 25-12-1 48.0 47 0 16 11.8 Came on in the third quarter Totals 12 77.32 38-18-1 47.4 120 1 18 10.0 for an injured Justin Haddix and led the Hilltoppers on a SMITH’S TOTAL OFFENSE drive that ended with a field Year GP Plys Rush Pass Tot YPG goal — he carried four times 2006 4 12 35 62 97 24.2 for 14 yards and completed a 2007 4 13 -11 11 0 0.0 9-yard pass on the possession 2008 4 43 31 47 78 19.5 … Was 2-of-3 passing for 35 Totals 12 68 55 120 175 14.6 yards and ran twice for 14 more in Homecoming win SMITH’S CAREER HIGHS over Indiana St. … Passing Attempts: 25 at Troy, 11/8/08; Completions: 10, at Troy, 11/8/08; Completed only pass attempt Passing Yards: 47 at Troy 11/8/08; Touchdowns Passing: 1 vs. Austin Peay, for 18-yard touchdown in vic- 11/18/06; Rushing Attempts: 13 at Troy, 11/8/08; Rushing Yards: 43, at tory over Austin Peay to close Troy, 11/8/08; Total Offense Yards: 90 at Troy, 11/8/08; Total out the season. Touchdowns: 1, twice, last at Troy, 11/8/08

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Recorded one fumble recovery and broke up one pass during the season … Posted four tackles in his Hilltopper debut against Indiana … Had three Taurean Smith stops in a road contest at Alabama … Helped WKU to a win in its home 41 • Sr. opener against Murray St. … Broke up one pass and had four tackles against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Recorded a team-high 10 tackles and Linebacker assisted on a sack against No. 25 Ball St. … Posted six tackles against Sun 6-1 • 216 Belt Conference opponent Florida Atlantic … Recovered a fumble in the Perry, Ga. home finale against Middle Tennessee … Notched eight tackles, including (Minnesota St. CC) four solo tackles in the final game against Florida International. JC/HS/MISC Played the last two seasons at Minnesota St. Community and Technical College ON THE HILL … Voted the schools Male Student-Athlete of the Year following his sopho- Set to start at inside linebacker in 2009 … Earned the Dale Lindsey Most more campaign … Was a 2007 first-team all-region and all-Minnesota Improved Linebacker following spring drills. Community College Conference selection as a sophomore after posting 118 total tackles — which was eighth in the nation — and seven interceptions, both 2008 team-leading totals … That included collected eight tackles for loss … Had a Saw action in all 12 games, compiling 49 tackles in his first season with high of 25 stops in a 29-26 victory over Ridgewater CC … Was credited with WKU after spending two years at Minnesota St. Community College … 18 stops and two interceptions against Vermillion CC … Also paced the Spartans in total tackles his freshman season, finishing with 102 to go along with three forced fumbles … Was chosen second-team all-MCCC … A three- year starter and letterwinner at Perry High … Twice earned the school’s coaches’ award … As a senior, was credited with 88 stops while helping the Panthers play their first-ever home game in the st. AAA playoffs … Posted 82 total tackles, including three sacks, and recovered a pair of fumbles his junior season … Made 64 stops as a sophomore … Also lettered three times in basketball. THE SMITH FILE Full Name — Taurean Smith; Parents — Ricky Smith (Bird Blue Factory) and Patricia Harris; Birth — Nov. 25, 1987, Perry, Ga.; HS — Perry High School ’06; HS Coach — Andy Scott (Middle Tennessee St.); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 3; Major — secondary mathematics; Ambition — math teacher and football coach; Hobbies — watching sports, playing basketball, playing video games and coaching kids. SMITH’S DEFENSIVE TOTALS Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR 2008 12 19-30-49 0.5-6 0.5-6 0-0 1 0/1

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Danville ’06; HS Coach — Sam Harp (Kentucky State); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 4, track 4; Major — communication studies; Darius Baughman Ambition — to be an actor. 36 • Jr.

Linebacker 6-2 • 244 Danville, Ky. (Danville)

ON THE HILL Expected to see time at the outside linebacker position in 2009. 2008 Played in six games … Recorded one solo tackle against Alabama … Posted a tackle in a win over Murray State in the home opener … Posted one assist in the season finale against Florida International. 2007 Saw action in six of 12 games, making the move from linebacker to tight end during preseason practice, but returning to defense before the end of the year … Made three stops on special teams play, all in win over Morehead State. COLLEGE/HS/MISC A three-year starter and letterwinner at Danville High … Participated in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game in the summer of 2006 … Named honorable mention all-state by both the Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal and was selected to the Class of the Commonwealth following his last season after recording 79 tackles, including seven for loss, and a pair of interceptions … On offense, rushed for 671 yards and 14 touchdowns, caught 20 passes for 399 yards and 10 scores while finishing with 172 total points in earning region and district player-of-the-year honors … Was also chosen the Class A Player of the Year … Helped the Admirals to an 11-2 finish as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the state A playoffs … Posted 82 stops — 11 were behind the line of scrimmage including four sacks — two interceptions and two pass break ups his junior season at DHS won four postseason contests to reach the state title game en route to a 10-5 mark … Also rushed for 321 yards and caught 10 passes for 53 yards while scoring six touchdowns … As a sophomore, was credited with 65 tackles, seven stops for loss, four sacks and two interceptions … Efforts helped the Admirals win the state championship while recording a 14-1 final mark … Lettered four years in basketball, starting three seasons … Made the all-area team as a junior … Also earned four letters in track, where he qualified for the state meet both his sophomore and junior seasons … Finished fifth in Kentucky in the high jump as a junior.

THE BAUGHMAN FILE Darius Baughman Full Name — Darius Lovell Baughman; Parents — Bernard Whitley and Tonya Baughman; Birth — March 28, 1987, Danville, Ky.; HS —

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2007 Saw action in 11 contests … Did not have a reception, but recorded assists Dustin Boyer on special teams play against West Virginia Tech (in his collegiate debut), 16 • Jr. Troy and Morehead State.

Wide Receiver COLLEGE/HS/MISC 6-1 • 180 Started and lettered three years at Mount Vernon High … Earned honor- Mount Vernon, Ind. able mention all-state and all-Southwestern Indiana at quarterback … A (Mount Vernon) two-time all-Big 8 Conference selection as well … Chosen Academic All- State off the field … Lettered three years in basketball and one in track, where he also earned all-league honors. ON THE HILL THE BOYER FILE Expected to see time at the wide receiver position…Slated as a back-up fol- Full Name — Dustin Daniel Boyer; Parents — Roger and Marilyn Boyer lowing spring drills … Named the Joey Stockton Most Improved Wide (father, production manager; mother, registered nurse); Birth — June 5, Receiver at the conclusion of spring practice … Caught a 30-yard touch- 1987, Evansville, Ind.; HS — Mount Vernon ’06; HS Coach — Paul down pass in the annual spring game. Maier (Indiana); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 3, track 1; Major — middle grades education; Hobbies — fishing, water skiing, skiing and 2008 rock climbing. Played in 11 games … Recorded two receptions for 21 yards … Had two assists in a win over Murray State … Had one catch for 16 yards against Florida Atlantic … Recorded two tackles against North Texas … Had one catch for five yards against Troy. Chris Bullard 10 • Jr.

Linebacker 5-11 • 242 Cataula, Ga. (Harris County)

ON THE HILL Projected to serve as a back-up inside linebacker in 2009 … Recorded two tackles for a loss in the annual spring game. 2008 Saw action in 10 games … Posted 20 tackles, including 13 solo tackles … Collected seven tackles against Alabama … Recorded three solo tackles in a home win over Murray State … Made four stops against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Recorded four tackles in the season finale against Florida International. 2007 Played in all 12 contests as a true freshman … 35 tackles led all freshmen while ranking third among all first-year players and eighth on the team … That included 3.5 stops for loss with one sack … Tied for second on the team with three interceptions, and he also broke up one other pass … Recovered one fumble as well … Recorded two solo stops and recovered a fumble in home- opening win over West Virginia Tech … Also had two tackles the following week in Eastern Kentucky victory … Credited with an assist behind the line of scrimmage at Bowling Green … Had three tackles, an interception he returned 21 yards and a pass defended in win at Indiana State … Posted five stops in North Carolina Central victory … Collected four unassisted tackles and an interception in his first collegiate start, a win at Chattanooga … Dustin Boyer Recorded a sack for a loss of 11 yards and intercepted a pass against Troy … Made five stops (four solo) in victory over Morehead State … Led the Toppers with a career-best 10 tackles (seven unassisted) in season finale at North Texas.

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COLLEGE/HS/MISC A three-year letterwinner who started his final two seasons at Harris County High School … Shared the Tigers’ most valuable player honors and was a Marquise Burns team captain … Also earned three letters in baseball, where he was named 48 • Jr. all-Bi City by the Columbus Ledger … Lettered twice in basketball as well. Linebacker THE BULLARD FILE 6-0 • 223 Full Name — Christopher Jerell Bullard; Parent — Andrea Bullard (certi- Dayton, Ohio fied nursing assistant); Birth — Aug. 26, 1989, Miami, Fla.; HS — Harris (Colonel White) County ’07; HS Coach — Tommy Parks (Berry); HS Letters — football 3, baseball 3, basketball 2; Major — physical education; Ambition — study dental hygiene; Hobby — video games. ON THE HILL BULLARD’S DEFENSIVE TOTALS Adds depth to the linebacker position in 2009. Year GP U-A TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR 2007 12 24-11-35 3.5-16 1.0-11 3-36 1 0/1 2008 2008 10 13-7-20 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0/0 Saw action in the seasons first three games … Posted four tackles, including Totals 22 37-18-55 3.5-16 1.0-11 3-36 1 0/1 three solo tackles … Recorded all four tackles against Alabama. 2007 Appeared in four contests … Collected four tackles, with 1.5 coming behind the line of scrimmage … Credited with a solo stop in collegiate debut at No. 3 Florida … Recorded three tackles the following week in victory over West Virginia Tech. 2006 Sat out as a redshirt.

Chris Bullard Marquise Burns (with football)

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HS/MISC Carolina Central … Also collected multiple receptions in contests against Started and lettered four years at Colonel White High … Was selected con- BGSU, BSU and Chattanooga. ference Player of the Year and first-team all-league after leading the Cougars in sacks and total tackles in 2005 … Also was a second-team all-area selec- HS/MISC tion … Named Team MVP and served as captain as a senior … CWHS fin- Started and lettered three seasons at St. Augustine HS … Helped lead the ished 7-3 his last year while racking up 21 victories during his career. Yellow Jackets to the state 3A championship and a 15-0 mark in 2005 … SAHS finished 11-2 and reached the regional finals his senior season … The THE BURNS FILE: Yellow Jackets were 11-1 in his first year on the varsity, advancing to the Full Name — Marquise E.E. Burns; Grandmother — Betty Burns; Birth — semifinals of the state playoffs, as his three-year record was 37-3 (.925) … Sept. 14, 1987, Dayton, Ohio; HS — Colonel White ’06; HS Coach — Earl Named honorable mention all-state … Twice earned all-St. Johns River White (Central State); HS Letters — football 4; Major — graphic design. Conference and all-county honors … Selected to the Florida Times-Union’s Super 24 … Earned player of the week accolades six times … Named the Yellow Jacket’s most valuable player following his senior season … Also earned three letters in basketball, where he was chosen all-conference and all- Quinterrance Cooper county … Lettered twice in track. 7 • Jr. THE COOPER FILE Wide Receiver Full Name — Quinterrance Jamal Cooper; Parents — Willie Cooper, Sr. 5-11 • 184 (aircraft mechanic) and Evelyn Daniel (housekeeper); Birth — Oct. 17, St. Augustine, Fla. 1988, St. Augustine, Fla.; HS — St. Augustine ’07; HS Coach — Joey Wiles (St. Augustine) (Troy); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 3, track 2; Major — sports management; Hobbies — basketball, computers.

ON THE HILL Set to start at wide receiver in 2009 following spring practice. 2008 Started nine out of the 11 games that he appeared in … Ranked third on the team in receiving yards with 235, and third in catches with 20 … Had 10 kick-returns for 212 yards, which also ranked third … Compiled 453 all- purpose yards, averaging 41.2 yards per game, which was fourth best on the team … Reeled in five catches for a team-high 83 yards and returned five kicks for 83 yards in the season opener against Indiana … Ran back four kickoffs for 77 yards against Alabama … Recorded three catches for 60 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown reception in the home-opening win over Murray State … Posted four catches for 25 yards against No. 25 Ball State … Had two receptions for 37 yards and one touchdown on Homecoming against North Texas … Caught two passes for 14 yards in the season finale against Florida International. 2007 Started on five occasions while appearing in all 12 contests in his first fall on the Hill … Ranked third on the squad with 22 receptions, 255 yards and two touchdown catches … Ran back a team-high 14 kickoffs for 273 yards, an average of 19.5 yards per return … Finished fourth on the team with 543 all-purpose yards as well … Made three catches for 29 yards in his collegiate debut at nationally ranked Florida … Earned first career start in home-opening victory over West Virginia Tech, contributing a 31-yard touchdown reception as well as a 15-yard punt return … Caught four balls for 61 yards — both career-high totals — and a score in win over Eastern Kentucky … Ran back two kicks for 41 yards, with a long return of 26 yards, in Middle Tennessee road victory … Had career-best 126 all-purpose yards at Bowling Green, which included six kick returns for 108 yards … Added 120 all-purpose yards at Ball State, running back five kickoffs for 99 yards … Led the Quinterrance Cooper team with three receptions for 40 yards in Indiana State victory … Had a team-best four catches for 39 yards the following week in win over North

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COOPER’S RECEIVING TOTALS Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG 2007 12 22-255 11.6 2 31 21.2 Derrick Elder 2008 11 20-235 11.8 2 54 21.4 72 • Jr. Totals 23 42-490 11.7 4 54 21.3 Offensive Line COOPER’S KICK RETURN TOTALS 6-2 • 290 Year No-Yds Avg TD Lg Louisville, Ky. 2007 14-273 19.5 0 28 (St. Xavier) 2008 10-212 21.2 0 30 Totals 24-485 20.2 0 30 COOPER’S PUNT RETURN TOTALS ON THE HILL: Year No-Yds Avg TD Lg Expected to see playing time at right guard in the 2009 season. 2007 4-15 3.8 0 15 2008 1-6 6.0 0 6 2008 Totals 5-21 4.2 0 15 Saw action in seven games, with two starts on the offensive line against Middle Tennessee and Florida International … Played a role in a road win COOPER’S SCORING TOTALS over Eastern Kentucky, seeing action in seven plays, with one pancake block Year GP TD FG PAT Saf Points and an overall grade of 86 percent … Saw first significant action in the 2007 12 2 0-0 0-0 0 12 home finale against Middle Tennessee, participating in 54 snaps, with one 2008 12 2 0-0 0-0 0 12 pancake block and graded out at a season-best 91 percent … The following Totals 24 4 0-0 0-0 0 24 week, saw action in a season high 63 plays, with one pancake block against Florida International. COOPER’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 5 at Indiana, 8/30/08; Receiving Yards: 83 at Indiana 8/30/08; 2007 Touchdowns Receiving: 1, four times, last vs. North Texas, 11/1/08; Kick Missed the first four games with injury, but returned to play in each of the Returns: 6 at Bowling Green, 9/29/07; Kick Return Yards: 108 at Bowling final eight outings … Credited with an 85 percent grade and 19 knockdown Green, 9/29/07; Punt Returns: 1, five times, last vs. Eastern Kentucky, blocks for the year … Graded out at 87 percent in collegiate debut at 9/6/08; Punt Return Yards: 15 vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/07; All-Purpose Bowling Green … Earned an 87 percent mark overall and an 89 percent fac- Yards: 166 at Indiana, 8/30/08. tor grade to go along with a season-best seven pancakes in victory at Indiana State … Matched that knockdown total the following week while posting a season-high 91 percent overall grade in first career start against North Carolina Central. 2006 Named to the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Redshirted. HS/MISC A three-year starter and letterwinner at St. Xavier High … Helped St. X to a 40-5 record in his three seasons on varsity … Played in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game following the conclusion of his career … Was a second-team all-state selection, earning first-team all- district, all-county and all-metro honors after helping the Tigers to an undefeated regular season, a berth in the state 4A playoff game and a final record of 14-1 as a senior … St. X won the state title his junior year while going 14-1 … The Tigers finished 12-3 in 2003, falling by a field goal in the state championship game … Also earned two letters in wrestling and one in baseball. THE ELDER FILE Full Name — Derrick James Elder; Birth — Sept. 11, 1987, Louisville, Ky.; HS — St. Xavier ’06; HS Coach — Mike Glaser (Bellarmine); HS Letters — football 3, wrestling 2, baseball 1; Major — sports management; Ambition — coach high school or college football; Hobby — video games.

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HS/MISC Earned three letters, starting the final two seasons, at George Walton Mike Gothard Comprehensive High … Was named Cobb County’s Linebacker of the 38 • Jr. Year, adding first-team all-region and all-county honors, following his last year after recording a team-leading 126 total tackles (73 solo), 10 stops Linebacker behind the line of scrimmage, and forced fumbles … Also ran for 425 yards 6-1 • 220 and two scores, adding seven receptions for 126 yards and three more scores, Marietta, Ga. to help the Raiders advance to the second round of the state 5A playoffs … (George Walton Served as team captain … Lettered one season each in lacrosse and track. Comprehensive) THE GOTHARD FILE Full Name — Michael Taylor Gothard; Parents — Mike Gothard (director ON THE HILL of purchasing) and Denna Gothard (yoga instructor); Birth — Aug. 26, Projected as one of the two starting outside linebackers in 2009. 1987, Ashland, Ky.; HS — George Walton Comprehensive ’06; HS Coach — Ed Dudley (Rhodes [Tenn.]); HS Letters — football 3, lacrosse 1, track 2008 1; Major — marketing; Ambition — own a small business; Hobbies — fish- Saw action in 11 games, posting nine tackles and assisting on one sack … ing, golfing, swimming. Collected one tackle in a win over Eastern Kentucky in week two … Posted one solo tackle in a home win over Murray State … Recorded three tackles in a home contest against Florida Atlantic … Posted two tackles, to go along with an assisted sack in a road game against Troy. Wenquel Graves 87 • Jr. 2007 Made four appearances, all off the bench … Credited with two solo tackles Wide Receiver and two assisted stops … Recorded an assist in his collegiate debut, a WKU 5-10 • 185 victory over West Virginia Tech … Made two stops in Indiana State victo- Bardstown, Ky. ry … Had a solo tackle in win over North Carolina Central. (Bardstown) 2006 Sat out as a redshirt. ON THE HILL Should see action at the wide receiver position in 2009. 2008 Saw action in every game, including four starts at the wide-receiver position … Ranked second on the team with 25 catches for 257 yards … Caught four passes for 29 yards against Alabama … Caught a team-high five passes for 32 yards the following week in a win over Murray State … Recorded a team- high four receptions for 41 yards in a road contest against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Reeled in two passes for a career-high 61 yards, including a 58-yard reception in the home finale against Middle Tennessee … Caught four passes for 49 yards in the final game of the season against Florida International. 2007 Saw action in each of the team’s first 10 contests … Caught eight passes for 56 yards and two touchdowns, making him one of three freshmen to reach the end zone on multiple occasions … Recorded a four-yard reception in his collegiate debut at third-ranked Florida … Had two catches for 16 yards in victory over Eastern Kentucky … Caught two passes for 16 yards and a touchdown at Bowling Green … Posted a 14-yard touchdown reception in North Carolina Central victory. HS/MISC Started for three years and lettered all four at Bardstown High … Mike Gothard Participated in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game following the conclusion of his career … Selected honorable mention all-state as a senior after recording 31 catches for an average of 21 yards per reception and eight

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touchdowns … Was the district player of the year his final season as well … GRAVES’ RECEIVING TOTALS Also recorded seven interceptions — he ran back two for touchdowns — Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG and two fumble recoveries on defense … Averaged 7.7 yards per carry and 2007 10 8-56 7.0 2 14 5.6 25 yards per kick return … Helped the Tigers to an 11-1 record and the dis- 2008 12 25-257 10.3 0 58 21.4 trict championship in 2006 … BHS went 13-1 and reached the semifinals Totals 22 33-313 9.5 2 58 14.2 of the state A playoffs his junior season … Earned three letters in basketball … On the court, helped the Tigers go 21-10 as a senior as they advanced to GRAVES’ SCORING TOTALS the semifinals of the region tournament as well as the championship game of Year GP TD FG PAT Saf Points the Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic … Lettered all four years on the track 2007 12 2 0-0 0-0 0 12 as well … Part of the 4x200-meter relay team that finished third at the state 2008 12 2 0-0 0-0 0 12 meet — BHS won the class A championship that year by 29 points … Also Totals 24 4 0-0 0-0 0 24 helped the Tigers to the state championship his sophomore season. GRAVES’ CAREER HIGHS THE GRAVES FILE Receptions: 5, vs. Murray State, 9/20/08; Receiving Yards: 61, vs. Middle Full Name — Wenquel DeVonn Graves; Parents — Wendell Graves Tennessee, 11/15/08; Touchdowns Receiving: 1, twice, last vs. North (detailer) and Mellisa Claxton (nursing home employee); Birth — March 4, Carolina Central, 10/27/07. 1989, Bardstown, Ky.; Child — Sharaya (born Jan. 10); HS — Bardstown ’07; HS Coach — Joey Downs; HS Letters — football 4, basketball 3, track 4; Major — undecided. Nick Hartnett 94 • Jr.

Defensive Line 5-11 • 282 Marietta, Ga. (George Walton Comprehensive)

ON THE HILL Expected to start at nose tackle following spring drills…Collected two tackles, including a tackle for a loss in the annual spring game. 2008 Played in six games … Recorded four tackles, including one solo tackle … Collected one tackle in the season opener against Indiana … Posted two tackles in a road contest against Alabama … Had one tackle against Troy. 2007 Made appearances in home wins over West Virginia Tech and North Carolina Central. 2006 Was a redshirt. HS/MISC Started his final two seasons and lettered all four years at George Walton Comprehensive HS … Was an all-region and all-county selection … Posted 95 total tackles as a senior, incuding nine for loss, as the Raiders advanced to the second round of the state 5A playoffs .. Served as team captain. THE HARTNETT FILE Full Name — Nicholas Hartnett; Parents — Mike Hartnett (consultant) and Carmen Hartnett (teacher); Birth — May 23, 1987, St. Louis, Mo.; HS Wenquel Graves — George Walton Comprehensive ’06; HS Coach — Ed Dudley (Rhodes [Tenn.]); HS Letters — football 4; Major — management; Ambition — go into real estate; Hobbies — fishing, golf.

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2008 Saw action in nine games, starting in six … Posted 18 tackles, two passes Rod Johnson defensed and one forced fumble … Collected two tackles in the season open- 27 • Jr. er against Indiana … Broke up two pass attempts in a week two win over Eastern Kentucky … Recorded three tackles in the home-opening win over Fullback Murray State … Forced a fumble and posted three tackles against No. 25 5-11 • 226 Ball State … Recorded a career high four tackles against Florida Atlantic. Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) 2007 Saw action in eight games, including each of the last three … Posted five stops (three solo) and a pass broken up … Made first career tackle in West Virginia Tech victory … Collected a career-high three stops, all unassisted, ON THE HILL and broke up a pass in win at Middle Tennessee … Credited with an assist Adds depth to the WKU backfield in 2009. the following week at Bowling Green. 2008 2006 Saw action in three games, including a week four win over Murray State in Redshirted. the home opener … Also saw action against SEC opponent Alabama and the home finale against Middle Tennessee. 2007 On the roster, but did not see action. HS/MISC Earned four letters at Henry Clay High, starting his final three seasons … Helped HCHS win 33 games during his four years on the varsity … Participated in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game following the conclusion of his career … Was a first-team all-state selection by both the Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal after rushing for 2,015 yards and 31 touchdowns his senior season … Ranked eighth in the state in rushing with 146 yards per game during the regular season … Helped lead the Blue Devils to a 12-2 finish and the semifinals of the state 4A playoffs … Rushed for 1,110 yards his sophomore season … A two-time all-city selection. THE JOHNSON FILE Full Name — Rodriquez DeMarkus Johnson; Parent — Anita Johnson; Birth — May 23, 1988, Lexington, Ky.; HS — Henry Clay ’06; HS Coach — Sam Simpson (Kentucky); HS Letters — football 4; Major — communication studies; Hobby — video games.

Erik Jones 32 • Jr.

Defensive Back 5-9 • 179 Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods)

ON THE HILL Projected to see time as a back-up cornerback in 2009…Posted four tackles Erik Jones and one tackle for a loss in the annual spring game.

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HS/MISC recording 15 pancake blocks … Credited with eight knockdown blocks and Started and lettered all four years at Winton Woods High, where he helped a 90 percent factor mark in collegiate debut, a victory over West Virginia the Warriors to 26 wins during his career … Selected to play in Ohio’s Tech … Graded out at 88 percent with four pancakes in win at Indiana State North-South All-Star Game following his senior season … Named first- … Posted a 91 percent overall mark and a 94 percent factor grade following team and all-Fort Ancient Valley Conference and all-city as a senior after North Carolina Central victory … Graded out at a season-high 92 percent recording 42 solo tackles, 10 passes broken up, an interception and a forced and earned a 95 percent factor grade in Morehead State win. fumble … Added 11 receptions for 233 yards and 20 carries for 219 yards and four touchdowns as WWHS advanced to the state Division II playoffs 2006 … Also was a second-team all-district selection … Earned four letters in Selected to the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Sat track and three in basketball. out as a redshirt. THE JONES FILE HS/MISC Full Name — Erik Michael Jones; Parents — Robert Jones (retired) and Was a two-year starter and three-year letterwinner at Greenwood High … Geraldine Jones (credit manager); Birth — Oct. 21, 1987, Cincinnati, An honorable mention all-SKY Conference selection who also was named Ohio; HS — Winton Woods ’06; HS Coach — Troy Everhart (St. the team’s defensive lineman of the year … Caught 17 passes for 241 yards Joseph’s); HS Letters — football 4, track 4, basketball 3; Major — commu- and a touchdown on offense as a senior, adding 63 total tackles — includ- nication studies; Hobbies — reading, spending time with family. ing 10 for loss — on the other side of the ball … Helped the Gators to a pair of state 4A playoff appearances … Earned three letters in basketball JONES’ DEFENSIVE TOTALS — GHS advanced to the semifinals of the region tournament last winter Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR — as well as two in track … Father, Jim, lettered in football on the Hill 2007 8 3-2-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0/0 from 1980-83. 2008 9 12-6-18 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 2 1/0 Totals 17 15-8 23 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 3 1/0 JONES’ CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 4 vs. Florida Atlantic, 10/18/08

Preston King 68 • Jr.

Offensive Line 6-5 • 285 Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood)

ON THE HILL Expected to be the starting right tackle in 2009 … Named the Butch Gilbert Most Improved Offensive Lineman at the conclusion of spring drills. 2008 Saw action in all 12 games, including 10 starts on the offensive line … Graded out at more than 90 percent in nine of 12 games … Played in 83 snaps and graded out at 90 percent in a week two win over Eastern Kentucky … Recorded one pancake and received an overall grade of 91 percent in a home win over Murray State … Posted two pancakes in a road contest against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Participated in 66 snaps and posted three pancakes against No. 25 Ball State … Recorded a season high four pancakes and graded out at 91 percent against Florida Atlantic … Participated in 72 snaps and posted three pancakes, while receiving an overall grade of 93 percent against North Texas. Preston King 2007 Saw action in five contests … Earned an 89 percent grade for the year while

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THE KING FILE THE MCLAURIN FILE Full Name — Preston James King; Parents — Jim King (sales represen- Full Name — Jacob Samuel McLaurin; Parents — Keith McLaurin and tative) and Lisa King (teacher’s aid); Birth — Aug. 22, 1988, Elk Grove Laurie McLaurin (medical billing); Birth — Nov. 11, 1987, Indianapolis, Village, Ill.; HS — Greenwood ’06; HS Coach — Mark Nelson Ind.; HS — Warren Central ’06; HS Coach — Kevin Wright (WKU); HS (WKU); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 3, track 2; Major — man- Letters — football 3; Major — psychology; Ambition — own an advertis- agement; Ambition — to own a sporting goods store; Hobbies — fishing agency. ing, boating.

Jacob McLaurin 73 • Jr.

Offensive Line 6-4 • 291 Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central)

ON THE HILL Expected to see action as a back-up at right tackle in 2009. 2008 Saw action in five games with a start in the season opener against Indiana … Participated in 26 snaps with one pancake block against the Hoosiers … Saw action in a week two win over in-state rival Eastern Kentucky … Graded out at a season-high 96 percent against SEC opponent Alabama … Helped the Hilltoppers to a 50-9 win over Murray State, seeing action in 28 plays, with an overall grade of 88 percent … Recorded a pancake block while participating in 28 snaps against Kentucky. 2007 Appeared in nine contests, all off the bench … Posted a 91 percent overall mark and 20 pancake blocks on the season … Credited with an 85 percent overall mark and an 88 percent factor grade in collegiate debut at third- ranked Florida … Recorded a 93 percent overall grade, a 97 percent factor grade and five knockdowns on 33 plays in West Virginia Tech win … Graded out a 90 percent with a perfect factor score at Bowling Green … Jacob McLaurin Earned a 92 percent overall mark and a 94 percent factor grade, adding three pancake blocks, in victory over Indiana State … Posted grades of 91 percent overall and 94 percent factor while finishing with a season-high six knockdowns in win over North Carolina Central the following week … Graded out at 95 percent on 21 snaps in Chattanooga victory … Credited with a season-best 96 percent overall grade and a 94 percent factor mark in Orlando Misaalefua Morehead State win on Senior Day. 31 • Jr.

2006 Defensive Back Was a redshirt. 5-10 • 206 Fort Campbell, Ky. HS/MISC (Fort Campbell) A three-year starter and letterwinner at Warren Central High, where he helped lead the Warriors to three straight class 5A state championships … WCHS compiled a 41-4 record in his time on the varsity … Recorded a grade of 93 percent in earning all-conference and all-area accolades as a sen- ON THE HILL ior … Posted 12 pancake blocks in one game … WCHS finished 14-1 in Expected to see time at the safety position … Slated as a back-up following each of his final two seasons. spring drills.

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2008 Collected first two career stops — both solo — in win over No. 21 Western Saw action in eight games, including two starts at defensive back … Illinois … Had four assisted tackles, including one behind the line of scrim- Compiled seven tackles and one interception … Recorded his first career mage, and a fumble recovery in first start against No. 6 Illinois State … interception in a win over Murray State … Posted four tackles in a home Credited with a pair of stops in victory at No. 13 Southern Illinois … Posted contest against Florida Atlantic … Recorded one solo tackle in the home career-best seven tackles and a pass defensed in Homecoming win over finale against Middle Tennessee … Collected two stops in the final game of Indiana State … Had a solo stop at 14th-ranked Northern Iowa in his final the season at Florida International. appearance of the year. 2007 HS/MISC Was a redshirt. Lettered for three seasons, starting two, at Fort Campbell High … Participated in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game in the summer of 2006 2006 … Earned first-team all-state honors from both the Associated Press Appeared in each of the first nine games, earning four starts, at linebacker … and Louisville Courier-Journal following his senior season … Also was a Recorded 16 total tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass broken up … first-team all-region and all-district selection … Named to the Kentucky New Era All-Star Team as well … Was team MVP and captain as a senior … Also earned two letters in track, where he was part of the Falcons’ 4x100- meter relay team that won the state championship last spring … Efforts helped FCHS finish second in class A. THE MISAALEFUA FILE Full Name — Orlando Felei Cinque Misaalefua; Parents — Errol Freeman (retired military) and Donna Freeman (military); Birth — March 31, 1988, Landstuhl, Germany; HS — Fort Campbell ’06; HS Coach — Shawn Berner (Cumberland [Tenn.]); HS Letters — football 3, track 2; Major — physical education; Ambition — be a physical therapist. MISAALEFUA’S DEFENSIVE TOTALS Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR 2006 9 4-12-16 0.5-0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0/1 2008 8 2-5-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-0 0 0/0 Totals 17 6-17 23 0.5-0 0.0-0 1-0 1 0/1

Clint Mitchell 23 • Jr.

Defensive Back 6-0 • 194 Stockbridge, Ga. (Stockbridge)

ON THE HILL Adds depth to the defensive backfield. 2008 Saw action in three games … Posted two tackles on the year … Collected one stop in the final home game of the season against Middle Tennessee … Recorded one tackle in the season finale against Florida International. 2007 Orlando Misaalefua Appeared in every game as a reserve and on special teams … Credited with 13 total tackles, including eight unassisted … Posted three stops in home- opening win over West Virginia Tech … Had a solo tackle in back-to-back

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contests at Middle Tennessee and Bowling Green … Recorded a pair of THE MITCHELL FILE assists at Ball State … Made a career-best five stops in victory over Indiana Full Name — Anthony LeClinton Mitchell; Parents — Lawton and State … Had an unassisted tackle against Troy Homecoming weekend. Debbie Frazier (father, systems engineer); Birth — July 5, 1987, Danville, Va.; HS — Stockbridge ’06; HS Coach — Steve Collins; HS 2006 Letters — football 3, basketball 2, baseball 1; Major — undecided; Redshirted. Ambition — architectural science; Hobbies — video games, music, designing computer art. HS/MISC Started and lettered for three years at Stockbridge HS … Was named first- MITCHELL’S DEFENSIVE TOTALS team all-area following his senior season after recording a team-high 74 total Year GP U-A-T TFL Sacks Int BPU FF/FR tackles (63 unassisted), a pair of stops behind the line of scrimmage, one 2007 12 8-5-13 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0/0 interception and three passes defended … Also forced one fumble and recov- 2008 3 1-1-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0/0 ered another … Named the Tigers’ MVP on defense … Earned two letters Totals 15 9-6-15 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0/0 in basketball and one in baseball. MITCHELL’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 5 at Indiana State, 10/20/07

Mychal Patterson 74 • Jr.

Offensive Line 6-2 • 293 Stone Mountain, Ga. (Meadowcreek)

ON THE HILL Listed as the starter at right guard following the conclusion of spring drills. 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. 2007 Played in each of the first two games ... Earned an 84 percent overall grade and a 91 percent factor mark while posting seven knockdown blocks on 35 snaps in home-opening victory over West Virginia Tech. 2006 Made the switch from defensive to offensive line in the middle of the season ... Appeared in WKU’s victories over Chattanooga and Indiana State ... Graded out at 90 percent with a 100 percent factor mark against the Sycamores on Homecoming weekend. HS/MISC Was a two-year starter at Meadowcreek HS ... Posted 62 total tackles (41 unassisted) including four sacks his senior season. THE PATTERSON FILE Full Name — Mychal Edward Patterson; Parent — Cindy Patterson (HR Clint Mitchell consultant); Birth — Sept. 30, 1987, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; HS — Meadowcreek ’06; HS Coach — Reginald Perry (Concord [W.Va.]); HS Letters — football; Major — physical education.

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eight scores his sophomore season as BCHS won the state championship after posting a perfect 15-0 mark … Helped the Rebels win the state title Seth Tamme while finishing with a 13-2 record as a freshman … Lettered four times 8 • Jr. in basketball, earning all-district and all-region tournament accolades his final season after leading the Rebels to the region championship and a Wide Receiver berth in the state Sweet 16 tournament … Also earned a pair of letters in 5-11 • 187 track and one in baseball … Brother, Jacob, played tight end at Danville, Ky. Kentucky and was selected in the fourth round by the Indianapolis Colts (Boyle County) in the 2008 National Football League Draft.

ON THE HILL Projected to start at wide receiver following spring practice … Caught two passes for 35 yards in the annual spring game. 2008 Played in seven games, catching one pass for eight yards and recording one solo tackle … Saw action in wins over Eastern Kentucky and Murray State … Had one reception for eight yards in a home contest against North Texas. 2007 Was a redshirt. 2006 Made the Gateway Football Conference Academic Honor Roll … Appeared in nine games in his first year on the Hill, starting twice … One of five players on the team to record a double-figure reception total, finishing with 11 catches for 170 yards … In his first start, collected the first two catches of his career for 35 yards in win at No. 13 Southern Illinois … Led the Toppers with five receptions for 90 yards in Homecoming victory over Indiana State, both career-high totals … Also earned start at No. 14 Northern Iowa, posting three receptions for 39 yards … Also had a catch against sixth-ranked Youngstown State. HS/MISC Lettered all four years at Boyle County HS, starting his final three seasons … Set school career records with 177 receptions, 3,205 receiving yards and 39 touchdown catches … Added 14 interceptions on defense … Helped the Rebels post a 51-7 record during his career, leading them to a pair of state championships … Played in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game after his final season … Posted 69 receptions for 1,237 yards and 16 scores as a senior to be named first-team all-state by both the Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … Was also selected to the Lexington Herald-Leader’s Class of the Commonwealth while earning district player-of-the-year honors … Ranked among the top 25 in the state during the regular season with 75.9 receiving yards per contest … Efforts helped BCHS record an 11-2 mark as it advanced to the quarterfinals of the state 3A playoffs … Picked up second-team Associated Press all-state honors as a junior after finishing with 73 catches for a school season-record 1,419 yards and 15 touchdowns … Was sixth in Kentucky with 94.6 yards per game … The Rebels went 12-3, Seth Tamme advancing to the state championship game — he had four receptions for 72 yards and a score in that contest … Had 35 catches for 548 yards and

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THE TAMME FILE High School Poll … An all-state and all-Metropolitan Interscholastic Full Name — Seth Brown Tamme; Parents — Theo and Pam Tamme Conference honoree, and was named the county player of the year … (father, system analyst; mother, psychologist); Birth — May 17, 1988, Rushed for 1,460 yards and passed for 450 more while accounting for 27 Lexington, Ky.; HS — Boyle County ’06; HS Coach — Chris Pardue scores as a junior. (Morehead State); HS Letters — football 4, basketball 4, track 2, baseball 1; Major — marketing; Ambition — coach football. THE TAYLOR FILE Full Name — Dexter Taylor; Parents — Anthony Taylor and Jodie TAMME’S RECEIVING TOTALS Cooper; Birth — Dec. 11, 1987, Indianapolis, Ind.; HS — Warren Central Year GP Att-Yds Avg TD Lg YPG ’06; HS Coach — Kevin Wright (WKU); HS Letters — football 3; Major 2006 9 11-170 15.5 0 25 18.9 — interdisciplinary studies; Ambition — work in the real estate field. 2008 6 1-8 8.0 0 8 1.3 Totals 13 12-178 14.8 0 25 13.7 TAMME’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3 at Florida International, 11/19/05; Receiving Yards: 23 at Florida International, 11/19/05.

Dexter Taylor 13 • Jr.

Defensive Back 5-9 • 183 Indianapolis, Ind. (Tulsa / Warren Central)

ON THE HILL Expected to start at one of the cornerback positions in 2009. 2008 Saw action in 10 games at both quarterback and running back … Completed 7-of-10 passes for 53 yards … Compiled 200 rushing yards on 39 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per carry … Had 14 carries for a team-high 96 yards rushing in a road contest against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Completed two passes for eight yards and had 43 yards rushing on six carries against No. 25 Ball State … Was 4-of-6 passing for 43 yards and compiled 45 yards rushing against Florida Atlantic … Had five carries for 25 yards in a road contest against Troy. 2007 Sat out the year after transferring to the Hill following his freshman season at Tulsa. COLLEGE/HS/MISC Played in 10 games in 2006 for the Golden Hurricane, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown on 30 attempts … Also caught two passes for 42 yards and returned three kicks for another 62 yards … Ranked eighth on the team with 249 all-purpose yards … Started and lettered for three years at Warren Central High under current WKU offensive coordinator Kevin Wright … Helped lead the Warriors to three consecutive state 5A championships … Selected Indiana’s Mr. Football by the Indianapolis Star as a senior after rushing for 2,116 yards and 29 scores … Had 158 yards and Dexter Taylor three touchdowns on 12 carries in state championship game that year … WCHS finished season 14-1 and ranked 15th in the final USA Today

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snaps … Started for the second straight week in a home win over Murray State … Saw action in 49 plays and received an overall grade of 88 percent Bo Adebayo against the Racers … Graded out at a season-high 94 percent with one pan- 90 • So. cake block in a home contest against North Texas … Participated in a season-high 55 snaps, recording one pancake block against Troy. Defensive Line 6-4 • 265 2007 Lawrenceville, Ga. Redshirted. (Collins Hill) HS/MISC Lettered all last four years at Sandy Creek High School, helping the Patriots to a 35-10 record during that span … A three-year starter … SCHS reached the state ON THE HILL playoffs in each of those seasons, winning the regional title in both 2003 and ’04 Expected to start on the defensive line in 2009. … Earned first-team all-area and all-county honors as a senior after grading out at 87 percent with 32 knockdowns … A preseason all-state choice. 2008 Saw action in a week four win over Murray State in the home opener. THE ANTHONY FILE Full Name — Shelley Anthony; Parents — Shelley and Diane Anthony (both, 2007 self-employed); Birth — Dec. 23, 1988, Atlanta, Ga.; HS — Sandy Creek ’07; Sat out as a redshirt. HS Coach — Chip Walker; HS Letters — football 4; Major — undecided; Ambition — work with the family business; Hobbies — video games. HS/MISC Lettered for three seasons, starting two, at Collins Hill High … A two- time all-state selection who also earned all-region and all-conference honors … Credited with 66 totals stops, including 11 for loss with 8.5 sacks, Blake Ayers his final year. 18 • So.

THE ADEBAYO FILE Wide Receiver Full Name — Bo Omoniyi Adebayo; Parents — Bob Adebayo and 5-10 • 187 Victoria Adebayo (nurse); Birth — March 25, 1988; HS — Collins Hill Bowling Green, Ky. ’07; HS Coach — Larry Sherrill; HS Letters — football 3; Major — (Warren Central) undeclared; Hobbies — video games, movies.

ON THE HILL Shelley Anthony Reeled in a 51-yard reception in the annual spring game … Adds depth at 58 • So. the wide receiver position in 2009.

Offensive Line 2008 6-1 • 290 Did not see action. Fairburn, Ga. (Sandy Creek) HS/MISC Compiled a 28-12 career record as the three-year starting quarterback at Warren Central High School, leading the Dragons to three consecutive regional championship appearances and a 2005 semi-state appearance … ON THE HILL Threw for more than 6,200 yards during his high school career, complet- Expected to see action at left guard as a back-up in 2009. ing 360 passes and 61 passing touchdowns … Also rushed for 869 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground … Broke Warren Central records for 2008 most pass completions in a season, most passing yards in a season, career Saw action in seven games, with four starts on the offensive line … Recorded completions, career yardage and career passing touchdowns …Earned six pancake blocks on the season and graded out at over 90 percent on two Honorable Mention All-State honors in 2006, along with All-Conference different occasions … Graded out at 89 percent while seeing action in 38 Sky award in 2005 and 2006 … Named to the All-Grid Iron Team plays in the season opener against Indiana … Also had two pancake blocks (includes eight county area) as a quarterback in both 2005 and 2006 … in the game against the Hoosiers … Recorded two more pancake blocks in Awarded with the Offensive Player of the Game award following the a week two win over Eastern Kentucky, while graded out at 93 percent … Rafferty’s Bowl in 2005 and 2006, as well as being named the team Most Earned the starting job in week three against Alabama, participating in 32 Valuable Player and Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year in 2006.

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THE AYERS FILE THE BEARD FILE Full Name — Stephen Blake Ayers; Parents —Steve Ayers (Pastor) and Full Name — Ryan Douglas Beard; Parents — Doug and Cathy Beard (father, Elizabeth Ayers (Pharmaceutical Sales Representative); Birth — June 6, 1989, road contractor; mother, marketing consultant); Birth — June 3, 1989, Bowling Green, Ky.; HS — Warren Central ’07; HS Coach — Bill Cox; HS Bowling Green, Ky.; HS — Bowling Green ’07; HS Coach — Kevin Wallace Letters — football 3; Major — business management; Ambition — find way (WKU); HS Letters — football 4, baseball 3; Major — biology; Ambition — into a successful business position in sales or management; Hobbies — golf, have a successful business; Hobbies — fishing, camping, hunting. waterskiing, hiking, fishing and just being at the lake.

Derrius Brooks Ryan Beard 5 • So. 15 • So. Wide Receiver Defensive Back 5-10 • 176 6-1 • 180 Fortson, Ga. Bowling Green, Ky. (Harris County) (Bowling Green)

ON THE HILL ON THE HILL Named to Phil Steele’s 2009 Third Team Preseason All-Sun Belt Adds depth to the defensive backfield in 2009. Conference list as a wide receiver … Listed as a back-up wide receiver following spring drills. 2008 Played in 11 games, starting 10 of those games … Posted 41 tackles, includ- 2008 ing one sack for a 10 yard loss … Recorded a team-high three interceptions, Saw action in five games, starting three … Caught 13 passes for 140 yards, to go along with three passes defensed … Collected five tackles in his first averaging 28 yards per game receiving … Made his first career start and career start in a win over Eastern Kentucky … Recorded four tackles and recorded five receptions for 43 yards in a road win over Eastern Kentucky … intercepted a pass in a home win over Murray State … Had six tackles in a Had a team-high six receptions for 40 yards against Alabama … Posted a 38- road contest against Kentucky … Intercepted his second career pass, to go yard reception in a home win over Murray State. along with five tackles against No. 25 Ball State … Posted four tackles in a home contest against Florida Atlantic … Recorded his first career sack and 2007 collected three pass break-ups against North Texas … Intercepted his third Sat out as a redshirt … Earned all-league honors in the 55-meter dash after pass of the season against Troy … Recorded four tackles in the home finale finishing third with a time of 6.39 seconds as the WKU track and field team against Middle Tennessee. won the team title at the Sun Belt Conference indoor championships … Also helped the Hilltoppers win the Sun Belt outdoor championships in the 2007 spring after finishing fifth in the 100-meter dash and contributing to the Redshirted. opening leg in WKU’s winning effort in the 4x100-meter relay … The relay team qualified for the NCAA Mideast Regionals with a time of 40.48 sec- HS/MISC onds, while he missed on a regional qualifying time in the 100 by just .04 A four-year letterwinner at Bowling Green HS, where his efforts helped seconds after clocking a 10.59 in the preliminaries. the Purples advance to the state 3A championship contest in each of his last two years … BGHS had a 48-6 (.889) record during his career … Led HS/MISC the team with eight total tackles including one for loss, and added an inter- Was a four-year letterwinner, starting three seasons, at Harris County HS … ception in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game … Named first-team Shared the Tigers’ most valuable player award … Was chosen all-Bi City by the all-state his senior season after posting 54 tackles (38 unassisted), three Columbus Ledger … Earned player-of-the-week honors from the Atlanta interceptions and a fumble recovery … Was also the Purples’ leading Journal-Constitution and Columbus Ledger … Had a high of 240 yards rush- receiver with 33 catches for 575 yards and five touchdowns … A two-time ing in a game … Won the state 3A 100-meter dash championship in each of his all-SKY Conference selection … Also earned all-state honors his junior last two years on the track … Earned three letters in track and two in basketball. year … A three-year starter in baseball, where he helped lead the Purples to the semi-state round of the state tournament in 2007 … A cousin of for- THE BROOKS FILE mer WKU all-Gateway Football Conference defensive lineman Patrick Full Name — Derrius Lamar Brooks; Parents — Johnny and Sarah Grier Reynolds and his younger brother Robert, who played at Ohio State and (mother, housekeeper); Birth — May 29, 1988, Columbus, Ga.; HS — in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. Harris County ’07; HS Coach — Tommy Parks (Berry); HS Letters — football 4, track 3, basketball 2; Major — sports management.

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2008 Started 5-of-10 games that he appeared in at defensive back … Recorded 26 Tyler Bruce tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and four 24 • So. passes defensed … Posted his first career interception in his collegiate debut against Indiana … Recorded two tackles against North Texas … Collected Quarterback six tackles and one tackle for a loss in a road contest against Troy … Earned 6-1 • 189 his first career sack, to go along with a career high eight tackles and one pass Lizton, Ind. defensed in the home finale against Middle Tennessee … Broke up two pass- (Tri-West Hendricks) es and recorded six tackles against Florida International. 2007 Redshirted. ON THE HILL One of four quarterbacks on the roster returning from last fall HS/MISC Started and lettered his last three years at Lincoln County HS … Credited 2007 with a solo tackle in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game following his Sat out as a redshirt ... Earned the program’s scout team award on offense. final season … Was a first-team all-state, all-district and all-area selection as a senior after helping the Patriots to a 10-2 finish and the district champi- HS/MISC onship … Had seven interceptions on defense as his efforts helped LCHS Lettered all four years, starting three, at Tri-West Hendricks HS ... Ended his rank among the top 25 in the state allowing 15 points per contest … Also career ranked eighth in the state with 7,453 passing yards — he also threw for 80 rushed for 1,308 yards and 23 touchdowns his final season … Earned first- total touchdowns ... Named the 2006-07 Indianapolis Star Suburban Male team all-district honors his junior season … Named Team MVP. Athlete of the Year ... A two-time Associated Press all-state selection, he was also twice named all-league ... Threw for 2,975 yards and 30 scores while completing THE CALHOUN FILE 57.1 percent of his attempts as a sophomore, leading T-WHHS to a 15-0 mark Full Name — Trent Laron Calhoun; Parent — Margaret Jones; Birth — Feb. and the state 2A championship ... Earned team most valuable player honors fol- 15, 1989, Danville, Ky.; HS — Lincoln County ’07; HS Coach — Larry French; lowing the season ... Lettered all four years in basketball, as he led the Bruins in HS Letters — football 3; Major — undecided; Hobby — fishing. scoring for three straight seasons ... Averaged 20.1 points per game as a junior and 16.2 per outing his final season, helping T-WHHS to a 37-9 record during that span ... Finished with a career scoring average of 15.8 points per contest ... Earned four letters in track as well ... Qualified for the state track meet in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior ... Holds the school record in that event, and was part of the Bruins’ record-setting 4x100-, 4x400- and 4x800-meter relay teams. THE BRUCE FILE: Full Name — Tyler Russell Bruce; Parents — Rusty Bruce and Staci Williams (pharmacist); Birth — Aug. 23, 1988; HS — Tri-West Hendricks ’07; HS Coach — Chris Coll (Franklin); HS Letters — football 4, basketball 4, track 4; Major — civil engineering; Ambition — enter the engineering field; Hobbies — basketball.

Trent Calhoun 22 • So.

Defensive Back 5-10 • 186 Stanford, Ky. (Lincoln County)

ON THE HILL Trent Calhoun Listed as a back-up cornerback following spring practice ... Collected six tackles (four solo) in the annual spring game.

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Jared Clendenin Clay Cunningham 5 • So. 43 • So.

Defensive Line Tight End 6-3 • 257 6-4 • 222 Stone Mountain, Ga. Nashville, Tenn. (Stephenson) (Father Ryan)

ON THE HILL ON THE HILL Slated to start on the defensive line following spring practice … Had six tackles Adds depth at the tight end position in 2009. in the annual spring game. 2008 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. Saw action in all 12 games … Collected 18 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks … Recorded one of the team’s four blocked kicks … Posted two HS/MISC tackles against Indiana in the season opener, including one tackle for a loss … Had Lettered four years in football, basketball and tennis for Father Ryan High School four tackles and one tackle for a loss against Alabama … Blocked one kick and … A two-year starter on the football field for the Fighting Irish and named a team made a solo tackle for a six-yard loss in a win over Murray State … Had three tack- captain during his senior season … Qualified for the state semifinals in tennis dur- les in a road contest against Troy … Posted his first career sack in the home finale ing the 2005 season. against Middle Tennessee … Assisted on a sack and had three total tackles against Florida International. THE CUNNINGHAM FILE Full Name — Clayton Russell Cunningham; Parents — Dan Cunningham HS/MISC (business owner) and Barbara Cunningham (homemaker); Birth — Aug. 2, Lettered for four years, starting the final two on both the offensive and defensive 1989, Nashville, Tenn.; HS — Father Ryan ’07; HS Coach — Bruce Lussier; lines, at Stephenson High … Chosen first-team all-region and all-county as a sen- HS Letters — football 4, basketball 4, tennis 4; Major — undecided; Hobbies ior after posting 64 tackles, with nine for loss including four sacks, for the Jaguars — Basketball pick-up games, video games and anything outdoors. … Also credited with two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries … Graded out at 88 percent and credited with 24 pancake blocks on the offensive line in 2007 as well. Ben Duvall THE CLENDENIN FILE 50 • So. Full Name — Jared Clendenin; Parents — Wayne Clendenin (Tires Plus employee) and Eula Moore (Ceridian employee); Birth — Feb. 19, 1990, Atlanta, Ga.; HS — Linebacker Stephenson ’08; HS Coach — Ronald Gartrell (Carson-Newman); HS Letters — 6-3 • 208 football 4; Major — undeclared. Owensboro, Ky. (Apollo)

ON THE HILL Adds depth at the linebacker position in 2009. 2008 Saw action in all 12 games, posting 13 tackles … Recorded his first career tackle in the season opener against Indiana … Collected four stops in a home win over Murray State … Made one solo tackle against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Posted four tackles in the season finale against Florida International. 2007 Sat out the season as a redshirt. Jared Clendenin HS/MISC A four-year starter and letterwinner for Apollo HS … Helped the Eagles to 25

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victories and four consecutive berths in the state 4A playoffs during his career … 2007 Set school season (187) and career (456) tackle records … Posted five total tack- Was a redshirt. les in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game prior to coming to the Hill … Named to the Orlando Sentinel’s All-South team as a senior … Chosen first-team JC/HS/MISC all-state by both the Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal as well … Lettered for four years, starting three, at Brentwood Academy … Helped lead Twice selected first-team all-Big 8 Conference and all-area … Named the the Eagles to three state finals appearances, as they won the Tennessee D II AAA Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer Defensive Player of the Year … Voted AHS’s championship … A two-time all-state selection … Also earned first-team all- defensive MVP on two occasions … Earned three letters in basketball, where he midstate and all-county honors … Served as team captain … Started for four helped the Eagles to a 25-11 record and the title game of the 2006 Sweet 16 state years on the basketball court as well, helping the Eagles claim three state titles. tournament … Named to the all-region tournament team that season. THE GARRETT FILE THE DUVALL FILE Full Name — John Wesley Garrett III; Parents — John and Phyllis Garrett Full Name — Benton Michael Duvall; Parents — Scott Duvall (pharmacist) and (both, op/tech); Birth — Dec. 10, 1988, Detroit, Mich.; HS — Brentwood Angela Howard (elementary school teacher); Birth — Feb. 19, 1989, Academy ’07; HS Coach — Carlton Flatt (Austin Peay); HS Letters — football Owensboro, Ky.; HS — Apollo ’07; HS Coach — Jeff Carlberg; HS Letters — 4, basketball 4; Major — finance. football 4, basketball 3; Major — undecided; Ambition — career in science; Hobby — sports. Avery Hibbitt 26 • So.

Defensive Back 5-9 • 180 Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green)

ON THE HILL Adds depth to WKU’s defensive backfield in 2009 ... Had six tackles and recovered a fumble in the annual spring game. 2008 Saw action in seven games, including wins over Eastern Kentucky and Murray Ben Duvall State … Posted one tackle in a win over Murray State 2007 A redshirt. HS/MISC John Garrett Started and lettered his final three years at Bowling Green HS, helping lead 14 • So. the Purples to the 3A state championship game his last two seasons … Ended his career as the school’s all-time leader with 3,652 yards rushing and Defensive Back 454 points … Recorded six stops (four unassisted) as a defensive back in the 6-0 • 179 Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game … Twice named all-state and all-district Nashville, Tenn. … Rushed for 1,208 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior as BGHS finished (Brentwood Academy) 13-2 … Set Purple season records with 1,572 yards rushing and 206 points his junior season, helping the team to a 13-2 mark … In his first year on the varsity, BGHS went undefeated in the regular season en route to an 11-1 record … Also earned four letters in track and one in basketball. ON THE HILL Projected to start at the safety position in 2009 following spring practice … THE HIBBITT FILE Posted a team-high nine tackles (five solo) in the annual spring game. Full Name — Avery John Hibbitt; Parents — Anthony Hibbitt (sales) and Tasha Walker (sales); Birth — Oct. 15, 1988, Bowling Green, Ky.; HS — Bowling 2008 Green ’07; HS Coach — Kevin Wallace (WKU); HS Letters — football 4, track Saw action in five games, which included wins over Eastern Kentucky and 4, basketball 1; Major — undecided; Hobbies — spend time with friends and Murray State, recording one tackle on the season. family, video games, golf.

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HS/MISC A three-year starter and letterwinner at Warren Central High … Chosen to Wes Jeffries play in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game following the conclusion of 77 • So. his career, where he helped the team record 449 yards of total offense in a 38-24 victory … Selected third-team all-state and first-team all-SKY Offensive Line Conference his final season after helping the Dragons to a 10-3 finish, a 6-4 • 283 berth in the quarterfinals of the state 4A playoffs and the district title … Bowling Green, Ky. Helped lead WCHS to a 12-2 mark and the semifinals of the state playoffs (Warren Central) the previous year … As a sophomore, helped the Dragons reach the quarterfinals of the state playoffs in his first year on the varsity. THE JEFFRIES FILE ON THE HILL Full Name — Wesley Sean Jeffries; Parent — Ann Jeffries (nurse); Birth — Slated to be the starting left tackle in 2009. Sept. 9, 1988, Bowling Green, Ky.; HS — Warren Central ’07; HS Coach — Bill Cox (WKU); HS Letters — football 3; Major — undecided; Hobbies 2008 — cars, video games. Played in all 12 games, including a start in each of the final six games of the season, recording 15 pancake blocks and grading out at over 90 percent on three different occasions … Saw action in wins over Eastern Kentucky and Murray State, grading out at 92 percent against the Colonels … Earned his first start of his career Clark Jeter against No. 20 Virginia Tech, recording a team-high five pancakes while seeing 29 • So. action in 54 plays … Graded out at 90 percent with three pancakes in a home contest against No. 25 Ball State … Participated in 70 snaps and received a sea- Wide Receiver son-high overall grade of 94 percent with one pancake block against North Texas 6-1 • 172 … Saw action in a season-high 72 plays with one pancake block and graded out Lexington, Ky. at 89 percent against Troy … Recorded two pancakes in the home finale against (Henry Clay) Middle Tennessee. 2007 Did not play after redshirting. ON THE HILL Will see action at wide receiver ... Caught three passes for 29 yards in the annual spring game. 2008 Played in four games in his freshman season … Saw action in a win over Murray State in the home opener … Also saw playing time against SEC opponent Kentucky, reeling in one catch for eight yards in the game … Saw action in the seasons final two games against Middle Tennessee and Florida International. 2007 Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC Started and lettered for three seasons at Henry Clay HS … The Blue Devils finished 12-2 and advanced to the semifinals of the state 4A playoffs in each of his final two years … Caught one pass for 13 yards in the 2007 Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game … A first-team all-state selection as a senior after recording 74 catches for 1,089 yards and 19 scores as his efforts helped HCHS rank second in the state with an average of 55.6 points per game … He ended the season ninth in the Commonwealth in receiving … Earned first-team all-district and all-city honors each of his final two seasons … Recorded 61 catches for 1,024 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior … Had 10 catches for 209 yards and five touchdowns in the best game of career against Scott County High … Grandfather, Dr. Emery Wes Jeffries Clark, lettered at Kentucky from 1949-51, helping the Wildcats to the 1950 national championship and bowl victories over Oklahoma (1950 Sugar Bowl) and TCU (1951 Cotton Bowl).

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THE JETER FILE Full Name — Clark A. Jeter; Parents — Mark and Christa Jeter (both, self- employed); Birth — Dec. 19, 1988, Lexington, Ky.; HS — Henry Clay ’07; Paul Millay HS Coach — Sam Simpson (Georgetown [Ky.]); HS Letters — football 3; 64 • So. Major — undecided; Ambition — own a real estate agency; Hobby — spending time with friends. Offensive Line 6-3 • 274 Owensboro, Ky. Tristan Jones (Owensboro Catholic) 33 • So.

Tight End ON THE HILL 6-2 • 245 Expected to see action in 2009 on the offensive line. Mount Sterling, Ky. (George 2008 Saw action in two games, including a win over Murray State in the home open- Rogers Clark) er and against SEC opponent Kentucky. ON THE HILL 2007 Slated to be the starting tight end following spring drills. Sat out as a redshirt. 2008 HS/MISC Started five games, while appearing in all 12 … Caught seven passes for 53 Started and lettered all four years at Owensboro Catholic High … Played in yards … Second on the team with three touchdown receptions … Had two the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game after his senior season, helping the receptions for 10 yards in the season opener against Indiana … Caught one team collect 449 yards of total offense while averaging 7.1 yards per play in a pass in a win over Eastern Kentucky … Posted his first career touchdown off 38-24 win … A first-team Associated Press all-state selection who earned hon- a 30-yard reception in a road contest against Alabama … Caught a three orable mention all-state accolades from the Louisville Courier-Journal … Also yard pass for a touchdown against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Had one recep- chosen first-team all-district and all-conference … Helped the Aces to a 45-13 tion for seven yards in the season finale against Florida International. (77.6%) record during his career … OCHS advanced to the semifinals of the state 2A playoffs his season year … Efforts helped the Aces finish 13-2 while 2007 reaching the state championship game when he was a junior … As a sopho- Sat out as a redshirt. more helped the Aces go 10-5 on the way to the state championship game … OCHS finished 13-1 in his first season on the varsity, advancing to the semi- HS/MISC finals of the state playoffs. Earned four letters at George Rogers Clark High, starting his final three seasons … Played in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game prior to coming THE MILLAY FILE to WKU … Named first-team all-state, all-region, all-district and all-confer- Full Name — Paul Joseph Millay; Parents — James and Shirley Millay (father, ence as a senior … On offense, recorded 10 catches for 88 yards and rushed retired; mother, nurse); Birth — Dec. 5, 1987, Henderson, Ky.; HS — 31 times for 231 yards for the Cardinals … Led GRCHS with 105 total Owensboro Catholic ’07; HS Coach — John Edge (Murray State); HS Letters tackles, which included eight sacks, and 26 quarterback hurries … Efforts — football 4; Major — education; Ambition — become a radiologist or sports helped the Cardinals advance to the quarterfinals of the state 4A playoffs … therapist; Hobby — carpentry. GRCHS reached the state playoffs in each of his first three years as well, going 8-4 his junior season … Also earned three letters in basketball and one in track. Braxston Miller THE JONES FILE 28 • So. Full Name — Tristan De’Vai Jones; Parents — Michael and Tanya Jones (father, biology teacher; mother, telecommunications operator); Birth — Linebacker Dec. 27, 1988, Rowan County, Ky.; HS — George Rogers Clark ’07; HS 5-11 • 201 Coach — Paul Columbia; HS Letters — football 4, basketball 3, track 1; Stanford, Ky. Major — physical education; Ambition — start a family; Hobbies — play- (Lincoln County) ing the piano, cartoons.

ON THE HILL Should see time at linebacker in 2009.

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2008 2007 Saw action in all 12 games, posting 11 tackles, one sack and one quarterback Sat out the season as a redshirt. hurry … Recorded two solo tackles in the season opener against Indiana … Collected three stops and a quarterback hurry in a win over Eastern Kentucky … HS/MISC Had two tackles against Alabama … Posted his first career sack, to go along with A four-year starter and letterwinner at Griffin High … Rushed for more than two solo tackles in a home win over Murray State. 5,000 yards and threw for more than 1,000 while accounting for 88 touchdowns in his career … Participated in the North-South Georgia All-Star Game follow- 2007 ing his senior season … Was named the CSS Chevy Offensive Player of the Year Was a redshirt … Presented the program’s special teams scout team award at the in Georgia and first-team all-state as a senior after rushing for 2,040 yards and 31 postseason banquet. scores … Also threw for four touchdowns and caught another … Lettered in basketball as a freshman. HS/MISC Started and lettered three years at Lincoln County High … Played in the THE RAINEY FILE Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game at the conclusion of his career … Helped Full Name — Bobby Rainey, Jr.; Parents — Bobby Rainey, Sr. (construction and lead the Patriots to a 10-2 record and the district championship after rushing for mechanic) and Janice Davis (homemaker); Birth — Oct. 16, 1987, Griffin, Ga.; 1,486 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior … Honors earned in 2006 included HS — Griffin ’07; HS Coach — Steve Devoursney; HS Letters — football 4, honorable mention all-state as well as first-team all-district and all-area … Also basketball; Major — sports management; Hobbies — basketball, video games. named the district player of the year … LCHS’s offensive most valuable player … Lettered in basketball as well for the Patriots. THE MILLER FILE Full Name — Braxston Elias Scott Miller; Parents — George Miller and Cassandra Alcorn; Birth — March 18, 1989, Stanford, Ky.; HS — Lincoln County ’07; HS Coach — Larry French; HS Letters — football 3, basketball; Major — undecided.

Bobby Rainey 3 • So.

Running Back 5-7 • 203 Griffin, Ga. (Griffin)

ON THE HILL Named to Phil Steele’s First Team Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference list as a kick returner … Expected to be the primary kick returner in 2009 and could also see action at the running back position. 2008 Played in eight games, compiling 275 rushing yards on just 42 carries … Averaged 6.2 yards per carry and averaged a team-best 32.4 yards per game rushing … Led the team with 19 kick returns for 581 yards and with 870 all- purpose yards … His 581 kickoff return yards were the fifth-best single-season total in school history … Averaged 108.8 all-purpose yards per game … Had seven carries for 19 yards and one touchdown in a road win over Eastern Kentucky … Had three kickoff returns for 137 yards, including a 92-yard return in a win over Murray State … Posted a team-high 99 yards rushing on only nine carries against Kentucky … Also recorded 149 yards in kickoff returns and had 256 all-purpose yards in the game … Had eight carries for 54 yards in a road contest against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Posted 59 yards Bobby Rainey rushing on eight carries and had four kick returns for 92 yards against No. 25 Ball State.

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All-Area Scholar-Athlete Academic Team … Also served as the Warriors’ team captain … A three-time all-region selection in baseball, he helped lead GHS to Mark Santoro the 3A state championship his junior year … Selected first-team all-county twice 19 • So. as well.

Defensive Back THE SANTORO FILE 6-0 • 194 Full Name — Vincent Mark Santoro; Parents — Vito and Ellen Santoro (father, Greer, S.C. vice president of Cryovac; mother, homemaker); Birth — Feb. 8, 1989, Whittier, (Riverside) Calif.; HS — Greer ’07; HS Coach — Don Frost (Gardner-Webb); HS Letters — football 3, baseball 3; Major — undecided; Ambition — enter the business profession; Hobbies — video games, surfing, poker. ON THE HILL Projected to be a starting safety in 2009 following spring drills … Named the Virgil Livers Most Improved Defensive Back at the conclusion of spring practice. Casey Tinius 83 • So. 2008 Started four games, while playing in all 12 … Finished fourth on the team with Placekicker / Punter 60 tackles, including 34 solo tackles … Second on the team with two intercep- 6-0 • 171 tions and two forced fumbles … Had one tackle for a loss in a win over Eastern Bowling Green, Ky. Kentucky … Recorded six tackles against Alabama … Posted his first career inter- (Bowling Green) ception and returned it 28 yards in a home win over Murray State … Collected six stops against No. 20 Virginia Tech … Made three tackles in a home contest against No. 25 Ball State … Recorded a team-high 11 tackles, including eight solo tackles against Troy … Posted 10 tackles, forced one fumble and recorded his sec- ON THE HILL ond interception in the home finale against Middle Tennessee … Had eight tack- Expected to be the starting place-kicker and back-up punter in 2009. les, including five solo tackles against Florida International. 2008 2007 Did not see action in 2008. A redshirt. 2007 HS/MISC Was a redshirt. Started and lettered his final three years at Greer HS … Named first-team all- region, all-Peach Blossom Conference and all-county as a senior after tying the HS/MISC school record with eight interceptions … A member of the Greenville County Lettered for four years at Bowling Green HS, starting the final three … Set the Purples all-time scoring record for kickers with 194 points … Made the last 69 extra-point attempts of his career, including going 46-of-46 as a senior … Opened the scoring in the 2007 Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game with a 34- yard field goal in the first period, later hitting all five extra-point attempts in the team’s 38-24 victory … A two-time all-state selection and was named all-SKY Conference his final three years … Also earned all-state honors in soccer, and was named the Most Valuable Player of the state championship match after helping the Purples claim the state title … Lettered for three years in soccer and two in basketball … Named all-region as a senior and all-district his final two years in soccer … Father, Joe, ran cross country and track on the Hill and was a member of the school’s 1974 cross country team that was second in the nation … Mother, Katy, was a tennis player and is a member of the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame … Older brother Chris played soccer at WKU and is currently a women’s soccer assistant coach, and sister Kelly was a member of the school’s inaugural women’s soccer team … Uncle, Jim, lettered in football for the Hilltoppers in 1976 and later was on the WKU coaching staff. THE TINIUS FILE Full Name — Casey Alan Tinius; Parents — Joe and Katy Tinius (father, school Mark Santoro superintendent; mother, tennis professional); Birth — Aug. 10, 1988, Bowling Green, Ky.; HS — Bowling Green ’07; HS Coach — Kevin Wallace (WKU); HS Letters — football 4, soccer 3, basketball 2; Major — business economics.

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able mention all-state and first-team all-county while earning region Defensive Player of the Year honors after posting 107 stops including eight sacks … Jamarcus Allen Efforts helped the Vikings finish 7-4 … Also earned team MVP accolades as a 43 • Fr. senior … Lettered three times in baseball and once in basketball.

Defensive Line THE BAILEY FILE 5-11 • 265 Full Name — Korentheus Jerome Bailey; Parents — Kevin and Laura Bailey Orlando, Fla. (father, truck driver; mother, receptionist); Birth — Aug. 30, 1989, Gainesville, (Boone) Ga.; HS — East Hall ’07; HS Coach — Bryan Gray (UAB); HS Letters — football 3, baseball 3, basketball 1; Major — undeclared.

ON THE HILL Expected to see action at nose tackle in a back-up role in 2009 … Named the Chris Brice Lonnie Schuster Most Improved Defensive Lineman following spring drills. 51 • Fr.

2008 Linebacker Sat out as a redshirt. 6-2 • 216 Helena, Ala. HS/MISC (Pelham) Ranked 21st among defensive tackle prospects by Scouts Inc. … Earned three letters at Boone High … Earned first-team all-state, all-county and all-metro honors his final season after collecting 138 total stops (87 unassisted) with eight sacks … Also chosen the Central Florida Defensive Player of the Year as the Braves fin- ON THE HILL ished 14-1 while advancing to the state 6A championship game … BHS reached Adds depth at the linebacker position. the semifinals of the state playoffs, posting a 9-5 mark, as he recorded more than 90 tackles as a junior … Braves finished 9-3 including a first-round victory in the 2008 state playoffs before falling to the eventual champion his sophomore season. Sat out as a redshirt. THE ALLEN FILE HS/MISC Full Name — Jamarcus Derrick Allen; Parents — Derrick Allen and Lenora Lettered four years at Pelham High, starting three years for the Panthers … Cressor-Allen (executive assistant); Birth — Sept. 1, 1989, Winter Park, Fla.; Compiled 158 total tackles, five sacks, four blocked punts and one interception HS — Boone ’08; HS Coach — Phil Ziglar (Maryville); HS Letters — foot- in his senior season. ball 3; Major — undeclared. THE BRICE FILE Full Name — Christopher David Brice; Parents — David Brice (Sales) and Reba Brice (Executive Secretary); Birth — Oct. 31, 1988 ; HS — Pelham High ’07; Korentheus Bailey HS Coach — Brett Burnett; HS Letters — football 4; Major — Engineering. 54 • Fr.

Defensive Line 6-2 • 298 Jack Doyle Lula, Ga. 82 • Fr. (East Hall) Tight End 6-6 • 234 Indianapolis, Ind. ON THE HILL (Cathedral) Adds depth to the defensive line. 2008 Earned the Scout Defense Award while sitting out as a redshirt. ON THE HILL Expected to see time at tight end in 2009 … Led the offense with six receptions HS/MISC for 60 yards and one touchdown in the annual spring game. Earned three letters, starting two seasons, at East Hall HS … Finished his career with 213 total tackles, 52 stops behind the line of scrimmage including 21 2008 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries and nine forced fumbles … As a senior, was honor- Sat out as a redshirt.

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HS/MISC Played three seasons for Cathedral High School, earning Special Selection All- State and Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State honors and a key mem- Dexter Haynes ber of the 2006 state championship team … Reeled in 21 receptions for 400 10 • Fr. yards and four touchdowns during his senior season for the Fighting Irish … Earned Indianapolis Star Honorable Mention All-City and First Team All- Wide Receiver Catholic honors following senior season. 6-4 • 180 Folkston, Ga. THE DOYLE FILE (Charlton County) Full Name — John Glenn Doyle; Parents — John P. Doyle (Truck Driver) and Nancy J. Doyle (HR Coordinator); Birth — May 5, 1990; HS — Cathedral High School ’08; HS Coach — Jim O’Hara (Dayton); HS Letters — football 3, rugby 1; Major — Undecided; Hobbies — Playing basketball ON THE HILL and relaxing. Adds depth at the wide receiver position. 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. Tyran Golden HS/MISC 9 • Fr. In his only year as a starter, was selected honorable mention all-region after leading the Indians to an 11-1 record and the quarterfinals of the state 2A playoffs Linebacker (where they fell to the eventual champion) … Threw for 763 yards and 13 6-2 • 210 scores, completing 66-of-127 attempts, while rushing for 886 yards and 18 Lithonia, Ga. touchdowns … CCHS won the state championship each of his first three years, (Martin Luther King) as the Indians compiled a 53-3-1 (93.9%) mark during his high-school career . THE HAYNES FILE Full Name — Richard Dexter Haynes; Parents — David and Patricia Haynes; ON THE HILL Birth — July 16, 1990, Jacksonville, Fla.; HS — Charlton County ’08; HS Expected to start at outside linebacker in 2009 … Named the Darryl Drake Coach — Rich McWhorter; HS Letters — football 4, basketball 4, track 4; Most Improved Freshman following spring practice. Major — undeclared; Ambition — a career in business; Hobbies — sports. 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. Kawaun Jakes HS/MISC 6 • Fr. Earned four letters, starting each year, at Martin Luther King HS … An honorable mention all-state and first-team all-region selection as a senior Quarterback after posting 56 stops, including 11 for loss, in helping the Lions to a 12-1 6-3 • 176 record and berth in the quarterfinals of the state 5A playoffs … Also credit- St. Augustine, Fla. ed with two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble … Collected 51 tackles, (St. Augustine) with 15 behind the line of scrimmage including six sacks, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles as a junior … MLKHS finished 10-2 that season as he earned second-team all-region accolades … Credited with 58 total tackles with 2.5 sacks and two fumbles recovered as a sophomore, help- ON THE HILL ing the Lions go 9-3 that fall. Completed 12 of 18 passes for 131 yards in the annual spring game. THE GOLDEN FILE 2008 Full Name — Tyran Yancey Golden; Parents — Theodore Golden (criminal Sat out as a redshirt. investigator) and Terry Kennedy (nurse); Birth — July 1, 1990, Atlanta, Ga.; HS — Martin Luther King ’08; HS Coach — Corey Jones (Albany State); HS HS/MISC Letters — football 4; Major — undeclared; Ambition — be a sports agent; Ranked 71st among wide receiver prospects by Scouts, Inc. … Played at at St. Hobbies — watching the History Channel. Augustine HS, the same school that produced current WKU junior Quinterrance Cooper … Threw for just over 2,200 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2007 to lead the Yellow Jackets to a 13-2 finish and a berth in the state 3A championship game … In addition to making the 3A all-state team, was named first-team all-St. John’s Conference and all-district … Also earned three letters

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in basketball, collecting all-conference and all-county honors each season … Central Florida All-Star team, after collecting 69 tackles (50 unassisted) Was chosen the 4A Player of the Year as a senior after helping SAHS to an 18- with 12 stops for loss including 12 behind the line of scrimmage, a pair 11 mark and the quarterfinals of the state tournament. of sacks, four forced fumbles and 19 quarterback hurries … Posted 47 stops, with 10 for loss, and blocked two kicks while leading the Knights THE JAKES FILE to an 8-3 finish as a junior … Selected team most valuable player and cap- Full Name — Kawaun Jamale Jakes; Parents — Julian Brady and Marsha Jakes; tain … Also earned two letters in weightlifting and one in track. Birth — Feb. 28, 1990, St. Augustine, Fla.; HS — St. Augustine ’08; HS Coach — Joey Wiles (Troy); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 3; Major — THE MARTIN FILE undeclared; Ambition — earn college degree; Hobbies — video games. Full Name — Kenneth Earl Martin II; Parents — Ken Martin (plumber) and Drucilla Marshall (nurse); Birth — March 22, 1990, Orlando, Fla.; HS — Ocoee ’08; HS Coach — Clint Moles (Colorado); HS Letters — football 4, weightlifting 2, track 1; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — Tyler Julian working on cars. 52 • Fr. ON THE HILL Adds depth at the linebacker position. Defensive Back 6-0 • 215 Evansville, Ind. (F.J. Reitz) Connor O’Banion 40 • Fr.

ON THE HILL Linebacker Posted two tackles and one tackle for a loss in the annual spring game. 6-1 • 215 Carmel, Ind. 2008 (Carmel) Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC Lettered three years in football for F.J. Reitz High School, starting all three years. 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. THE JULIAN FILE Full Name — Tyler Julian; Parents — Tim (Salesman) and Pam (Sales); Birth — HS/MISC June 4, 1989, Evansville, Ind.; HS — F.J. Reitz ’08; HS Coach — John Hart; Led the Greyhounds to the 5A State Championship in 2007 … Broke the HS Letters — football 3, basketball 4, baseball 1, track 1; Major — marketing. career sacks and career tackles for loss record at Carmel High School, while earning first-team Associated Press All-State in both his junior and senior season … Named Indiana’s Mr. Linebacker following senior season and earned Junior All-State honors as a sophomore. Kenny Martin 95 • Fr. THE O’BANION FILE Full Name — Connor O’Banion; Parents — Tim O’Banion (Custom Home Defensive Line Builder) and Jennifer O’Banion (GE Medical Sales); Birth — May 15, 1989; 6-0 • 262 HS — Carmel High ’07; HS Letters — football 3; Major — Undecided. Orlando, Fla. (Ocoee) Jonathan Scott 97 • Fr. ON THE HILL Listed as back-up defensive lineman following spring drills. Defensive End 6-3 • 245 2008 Shelbyville, Ky. Sat out as a redshirt. (Shelby County) HS/MISC Started and lettered all four years at Ocoee HS … Actually, is the first- ever player from the school to sign with a Division I program … Chosen ON THE HILL first-team all-conference and all-metro, and was also named to the Adds depth at defensive end in 2009.

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2008 Sat out as a redshirt. William Simmons HS/MISC 24 • Fr. Started three years for Shelby County, leading the Rockets to a District Championship and a Regional Runner-up in his senior season … Compiled 36 Running Back total tackles (21 solo) and one forced fumble, while serving as the team captain dur- 5-8 • 170 ing the 2007 season … Won a district and regional basketball championship dur- Louisville, Ky. ing his sophomore season alongside current WKU basketball player A.J. Slaughter. (St. Xavier) THE SCOTT FILE Full Name — Jonathan Mark Scott; Parents — Mark Scott (farmer) and Jana Scott (Business Owner); Birth — May 8, 1990; HS — Shelby County ’08; HS ON THE HILL Coach — Todd Shipley (Georgetown College); HS Letters — football 3, bas- Rushed for 36 yards on 11 carries and had an eight-yard reception in the annu- ketball 3, track 1; Major — Pre-Veterinary Medicine; Ambition— attend al spring game. Auburn University to study Veterinary Medicine. 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. Anthony Sheppard HS/MISC 2 • Fr. Named All-District and elected to play in the Kentucky All-Star Game … Led the Tigers in receiving yards, receptions and touchdown receptions, Wide Receiver while setting the single game school record with 208 yards receiving in 6-1 • 158 one game … Set school and state track records in the 4x200 and a school Pahokee, Fla. record in the 4x100. (Pahokee) THE SIMMONS FILE Full Name —William Nelson Simmons; Parents — Randall Simmons (Nurse); Birth — July 26, 1989, Richmond, Va.; HS — St. Xavier ’08; HS ON THE HILL Coach — Mike Glaser; HS Letters — football 4, track 4,; Major — Exercise Adds depth to the wide receiver position in 2009 … Caught two passes for 13 Science; Ambition — become a physical therapist. yards and compiled 46 punt return yards in the annual spring game. 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. Adam Smith 76 • Fr. HS/MISC Participated in the Outback Steakhouse Treasure Coast and Florida Offensive Line Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star games following his 6-5 • 296 senior season … Led the Blue Devils to back-to-back state championships Murfreesboro, Tenn. his final two years, going 28-0 during that span … Was the Most Valuable (Blackman) Player of the title game on both occasions … Was 122-of-199 (.613) passing for 2,457 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior to earn first-team all- state honors … Also ran for 475 yards and five scores on 54 attempts, averaging 8.7 yards per carry … Grandfather, Terry Lee Murvin, played at ON THE HILL Morehead State with former Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms. Expected to serve as a back-up at left tackle in 2009. THE SHEPPARD FILE 2008 Full Name — Anthony Queatell Sheppard, Jr.; Parents — Anthony Sheppard, Sat out as a redshirt. Sr. (senior lead personnel) and Terrina Shahid (deputy sheriff); Birth — Nov. 8, 1989, Pahokee, Fla.; HS — Pahokee ’08; HS Coach — Blaze Thompson HS/MISC (Central Florida); HS Letters — football 3, basketball; Major — undeclared; Ranked 117th nationally at guard by Scouts Inc., at the end of his high school Hobbies — basketball, shooting pool. career … Participated in the state’s All-Star Game after his senior season … A first-team all-region selection in his last two years … Selected as the MVP on the offensive line as a junior and senior … Served as team captain … Father, Brad, played baseball at Middle Tennessee in 1986.

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THE SMITH FILE twice in basketball … Uncle, Bill, lettered in basketball at Penn State from Full Name — Adam Jay Smith; Parents — Brad and Stacy Smith (father, civil 1967-69, starting all three years while averaging a double-digit scoring total engineer; mother, homemaker); Birth — April 9, 1990; HS — Blackman ’08; — there, he played for John Bach who later, as an assistant, helped coach HS Coach — Bobby Wells (Austin Peay); HS Letters — football 4; Major — Michael Jordan and the Bulls to three NBA titles from 1991-93. undeclared; Hobbies — hunting, fishing. THE STANSFIELD FILE Full Name — Luke Stansfield; Parents — Byron and Rosemarie Stansfield (father, consulting and training; mother, special education teacher); Birth — Quanterus Smith April 14, 1990, Buffalo, N.Y.; HS — Ravenwood ’08; HS Coach — Brian 93 • Fr. Rector (Bellarmine); HS Letters — football 3, basketball 2; Major — undeclared; Ambition — obtain a successful job; Hobbies — video games, ping pong. Linebacker 6-5 • 224 Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) Marcus Vasquez 9 • Fr.

Quarterback ON THE HILL 6-1 • 188 Should see extensive playing time on the Hilltopper defense. Chula Vista, Calif. 2008 (Otay Ranch) Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC ON THE HILL Lettered two years at Grayson High School, earning First-Team All-County Slated to be the back-up quarterback in 2009 … Threw for 115 yards while honors … Also lettered in basketball for the Grayson Rams. completing 8-of-9 passes with one touchdown in the annual spring game. THE SMITH FILE 2008 Full Name — Quanterus Smith; Parents — Veronica Spear (mother); Sat out as a redshirt. Birth — Nov. 26, 1989, Decatur, Ga.; HS — Grayson High ’08; HS Coach — Mickey Conn (Alabama); HS Letters — football 2, basketball; HS/MISC Major — undeclared. Was voted conference Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player following his senior season after completing 61-of-136 passes for 638 yards and rushing for another 622 on 199 attempts, accounting for 13 touchdowns (seven rush, six pass) … Also garnered all-conference and all-San Diego Luke Stansfield honors … Was selected the Mustangs MVP as well. 69 • Fr. THE VASQUEZ FILE Center Full Name — Marcus Dion Vasquez; Parents — Jose Vasquez and Tonja 6-3 • 278 Vasquez; Birth — Dec. 22, 1989, Fort Campbell, Tenn.; HS — Otay Franklin, Tenn. Ranch ’08; HS Coach — Brad Barton (San Diego State); HS Letters — (Ravenwood) football 4, basketball 4, track 3; Major — undeclared.

ON THE HILL Jeremy White Expected to see action at center as a back-up in 2009. 61 • Fr.

2008 Offensive Line Sat out as a redshirt. 6-3 • 266 Owensboro, Ky. HS/MISC (Owensboro Rated the No. 107 prospect nationally at guard by Scouts, Inc. … Led the Catholic) Raptors to the 1A state title as a sophomore and to the championship contest of the state playoffs the following season … Started his final two years, and did not allow a sack … Was selected the region Offensive Lineman of the ON THE HILL Year as a senior as well as first-team all-region and all-county … Lettered Adds depth on the offensive line.

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2008 2008 Sat out as a redshirt. Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC HS/MISC Lettered four years for Owensboro Catholic in football. Played for St. Augustine High, the same school that produced current WKU junior wideout Quinterrance Cooper … SAHS finished 13-2 and THE WHITE FILE advanced to the championship contest of the state 3A playoffs his senior Full Name — Jeremy Francis White; Parents — Jordan White (Athletic season as he earned honorable mention all-county accolades … Led all Director) and Jolene White (Retail Merchandiser); Birth — Sept 11, 1989, players in his final game with eight tackles including a sack … Was an all- Colorado Springs, Colo.; HS — Owensboro Catholic ’08; HS Coach — region selection as a junior after helping the Yellow Jackets to an 11-2 John Edge (Murray State); HS Letters — football 4, track and field, swim- mark and the regional finals … Finished eighth at the 2008 1A state ming; Major — Exercise Science; Ambition — become a strength coach; championships in the heavyweight division … Was 14th in the 238- Hobbies — hanging out with friends, playing paintball and relaxing. pound division as a junior at the state championships as well to help the Yellow Jackets tie for 11th in the team standings. THE WHITTY FILE Seth White Full Name — Brandon T. Whitty; Parent — Audrey Williams (clerk/book- 75 • Fr. keeper); Birth — March 21, 1990; HS — St. Augustine ’08; HS Coach — Joey Wiles (Troy); HS Letters — football 2, weightlifting 2, track 1; Major — unde- Offensive Line clared; Hobbies — working on cars. 6-4 • 278 Nashville, Tenn. (Donelson Chris Young Christian Academy) 49 • Fr.

ON THE HILL Long Snapper Adds depth to the offensive line. 6-0 • 243 Cynthiana, Ky. 2008 (Harrison County) Sat out as a redshirt. HS/MISC Named first-team all-state and all-region in 2007 after helping the Wildcats to a ON THE HILL 12-2 finish and a berth in the state championship game … Also was selected first- Expected to see time as the long snapper in 2009. team all-state and all-region in 2006 … Named a team captain his final year. 2008 THE WHITE FILE Sat out as a redshirt. Full Name — Seth Andrew White; Parents — Kelly and Stacey White (father, college network advisor; mother, hair stylist); Birth — June 19, 1989, Nashville, HS/MISC Tenn.; HS — Donelson Christian Academy ’08; HS Coach — Dennis Goodwin Lettered all four years at Harrison County, earning team captain honors (Trevecca Nazarene); HS Letters — football 4; Major — undeclared; Ambition in both his junior and senior season and team Most Valuable Player — high school teacher and coach; Hobbies — playing guitar, writing, music, art. during his senior season … Compiled 180 career tackles, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries from his linebacker position … Earned Third Team All-State honors as a center following his senior season, as well as being an All-Region linebacker … Brandon Whitty Placed fourth in the Kentucky State Powerlifting Meet his junior season 91 • Fr. in the 235-pound weight class … Also lettered two years in track.

Defensive Line THE YOUNG FILE 6-1 • 266 Full Name — Christopher Logan Young; Parents — James Young Jr. St. Augustine, Fla. (General Contractor) and Marye Ellen Young (Insurance (St. Augustine) Representative); Birth — October 13, 1989, Frankfort, Ky.; HS — Harrison County High ’08; HS Coach — Ray Graham (Morehead State); HS Letters — football 4, weightlifting 3, track 2; Major — systems management — digital design; Ambition — create a production ON THE HILL company in film, minister; Hobbies — fishing, riding ATV’s, building Expected to serve as a back-up on the defensive line in 2009. and friends.

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Western Kentucky University announced its 2009 football class on Feb. 4 after receiving signed letters of intent from 26 prospective student-athletes. It is the top rated class in the Sun Belt Conference by Scout.com, and three players are rated as three-star recruits by Rivals.com. An additional 19 players are rated as two-star recruits by either Rivals or Scout.com. The 26 signees hail from eight different states, and all but one is currently a high school senior.

“I truly feel that from top to bottom this group of incoming freshman has more potential than any class we have ever signed at WKU,” Head Coach David Elson said. “We signed young men from literal- ly every position group, and I am really excited about the overall ath- leticism of this class.

“The tireless efforts of our entire coaching staff really paid off, as we had been in contact with many of our signees for well over a year. Our first-class facilities also had a tremendous impact on every recruit who took a campus visit. Once they saw our stadium, locker room, weight room and training room, they knew we were serious about winning consistently at the highest level. It is a tremendous jump from high school to college, and nothing is guaranteed. However, if the individuals in this class remain dedicated on the field and in the classroom, we will really have some special impact people coming to WKU.”

THE BABIK FILE Full Name — Jerrod E. Babik; Parents — Roger Babik (President-Master Jerrod Babik Provisions) and Tanya Babik (Special Education Teacher); Birth — Sept. 30 • Jr. 25, 1987, Killeen, Texas; HS — Ryle High School ’06; HS Coach — Bryson Warner (Western Kentucky University); HS Letters — football 3, Defensive Back baseball 2; Major — human resource management; Ambition — teaching 5-8 • 196 and coaching football; Hobbies — golf, cornhole, fishing and skiing. Walton, Ky. (Ohio Northern) Thomas Majors 6 • Jr.

Linebacker Nashville, Tenn. ON THE HILL Compiled three tackles and one tackle for a loss in the annual spring game 6-0 • 243 (NW Mississippi CC) … Expected to see action at the safety position in 2009. JC/HS/MISC 2008 Lettered all four years of high school in football, earning The Tennessean’s Did not see action. 2006 Defensive Player of the Year award and a member of the Dream Team … Qualified as a finalist for Tennessee’s Class 4A Mr. Football award … Named JC/HS/MISC the All-Metro Defensive MVP and the All-Region 6-4A Defensive MVP … Played two seasons at Ohio Northern before transferring to WKU … Lettered Played two years at Northwest Mississippi Community College, starting two three years for Ryle high school, earning All-Conference and All-Region hon- years at linebacker and earning second-team MACJC All-State and All-Region ors in 2005 … Led the Raiders in tackles in both 2004 and 2005, with 98 XXIIII second-team … Named Defensive Player of the Week four times dur- stops in 2004 and 113 in 2005 … Named Defensive Most Valuable Player ing his freshman and sophomore season … Led the team in tackles his sopho- and Team Captain in 2005 … Lettered two years in baseball, leading Ryle to more season and recorded 112 total tackles in his career, with one interception a 27-12 record and a Regional Runner-up in 2005, serving as the team captain. and five sacks … Named team MVP and first-team All-State in 2008.

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THE MAJORS FILE (Collegedream Recruiting) Lynette McDuffie (Mortgage/Closer/Funder); Full Name — Thomas T. Majors; Parents — Karen Bostic (Vanderbilt Birth — February 9, 1991; HS — South Grand Prairie High School ’09; Home Health Care); Birth — January 30, 1989; HS — Maplewood High HS Coach — Robert Davis; HS Letters — football 3; Major — unde- School ’07; HS Coach — Ralph Thompson; Major — Business clared; Hobbies — drawing, hanging out, playing Halo, dancing. Administration; Hobbies — Playing basketball and video games.

Denton Allmon 47 • Fr. Antionne Lightfoot 80 • So. Safety Irving, Texas 5-9 • 185 (MacArthur) Wide Receiver 5-7 • 163 HS/MISC Henderson, Ky. Recorded 66 total tackles from his safety position in 2008, along with two (Murray St.) interceptions … Recorded 14 pass breakups, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks during his senior year at MacArthur High School. ON THE HILL THE ALLMON FILE Projected to see time returning kicks and adds depth at wide receiver in Full Name — Denton Deshawn Allmon; Parents — Derek Allmon, 2009. Yolanda Carpenter (Medical Director); Birth — January 29, 1991; HS — Irving MacArthur High School ’09; HS Coach — Brian Basil; HS Letters JC/HS/MISC — football 2; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — playing PS3, shopping. Played one season at Murray State in 2007, compiling 171 receiving yards off 11 receptions and led the Racers with 213 punt return yards and 565 kick return yards … Recorded a team-best 993 all-purpose yards, averag- 81 • Fr. ing just over 90 yards per game … Led Henderson County High School Jamarielle Brown to the Class 4A State Semifinals in 2006 and a 10-3 overall record … Wide Receiver Paducah, Ky. Rushed for over 1,100 yards, with a team-high 17 rushing touchdowns and six touchdown receptions during his senior season … Led the 6-1 • 183 (Lone Oak) Colonels in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in each of his final two seasons at Henderson County, while setting the school record for HS/MISC most touchdowns in a career (54) … Earned Courier Journal first-team Led Lone Oak High School to a 10-2 overall record in 2008 … All-State honors, along with being named to the Lexington Herald- Completed 166-of-269 passes for 2,745 yards and 36 touchdowns, to go Leader Class of the Commonwealth following his senior season. along with 123 carries for 922 yards and 17 touchdowns in his senior season … Named to the Louisville Courier-Journal first-team All-State list in 2007 and the Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State in 2008 Will Adams 4 • Fr. … Was a semi-finalist for Kentucky Player of the Year and named to the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” … Earned Wide Receiver Grand Prairie, Texas Paducah Sun Player of the Year in 2008 … Set a state record for receiving yards in a season with 2,021, receptions with 106 and tied the state 5-11 • 185 (South Grand Prairie) record for receiving touchdowns with 28 in 2007 … Also lettered three years in basketball and two years in track. HS/MISC Was first-team All-District his senior year and rated as the sixth best THE BROWN FILE receiver in the Dallas area by the Dallas Morning News … Recorded 70 Full Name — Jamarielle De’Andres Brown; Parents — Alex Greer total tackles in 2008, including 35 solo tackles and six tackles for a loss … (Army), Felicia Brown (Drury Inn Manager); Birth — November 6, Also forced two fumbles, had two fumble recoveries and 12 pass breakups 1990; HS —Lone Oak High School’09; HS Coach — Jack Haskins … Had 23 receptions for 267 yards and one touchdown on offense dur- (Murray State); HS Letters — football 4, basketball 3, track 2; Major — ing his senior season … Lettered three years for South Grand Prairie High Psychology or Criminal Justice; Hobbies — Football, reading, hanging School, including two blocked punts his sophomore season and three out with friends. blocked punts, along with 319 yards receiving his junior season. THE ADAMS FILE Full Name — William Marcus Adams; Parents — Markco R. McDuffie

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Josh Carter 57 • Fr. Mike Federspiel 58 • Fr.

Linebacker Fort Campbell, Ky. Linebacker Lexington, Ky. 6-1 • 223 (Fort Campbell) 6-3 • 223 (Henry Clay)

HS/MISC HS/MISC Led Fort Campbell High School to back-to-back Kentucky Class 2A State Led Henry Clay High School to a 40-10 record over four years, making Football Championships and a 14-1 record in 2008 … Led the team with the class the most successful in Blue Devil history … Was second-team 126 tackles and 10 sacks and also recorded two fumble recoveries and four All-City in 2007 and first-team All-City in 2008 … Earned Associated pass breakups in his senior season … Named to the Lexington Herald- Press Honorable Mention All-State in 2008 … Led the city in tackles for Leader’s “Class of the Commonwealth” in 2008. the second year in a row in 2008 with 91 stops … Collected 197 total tackles, five interceptions, 12 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in the last two years combined at Henry Clay High School … Voted as the Sean Conway 65 • Fr. team MVP and defensive MVP in his senior season … Lettered all four seasons in football and one year in basketball. Offensive Lineman Nashville, Tenn. THE FEDERSPIEL FILE 6-3 • 285 (Father Ryan) Full Name — Joseph Michael Federspiel; Parents — Joe Federspiel (insurance), Caroline Federspiel (Teacher); Birth — February 6, 1991; HS/MISC HS — Henry Clay High School ’09; HS Coach — Sam Simpson Named to both the TSWA and TFCA first-team All-State list and was a (Georgetown College); HS Letters — football 4, basketball 1; Major — Tennessee East-West All-Star … Received an overall offensive game grade of Business; Hobbies — football, basketball, being with friends, fishing. 91 percent in 2008, with 23 pancake blocks … On the defensive side, collected 23 tackles, including 16 solo tackles … Lettered three years in football and two years in wrestling at Father Ryan High School … Received the Jamal Forrest 18 • Fr. Outstanding Offensive Lineman award at FRHS his senior season. Defensive Back Miami, Fla. THE CONWAY FILE Full Name — Sean Michael Conway; Parents — Glenn Conway (owner, 5-8 • 151 (Booker T. Washington) roofing company), Patricia Ward (Nurse); Birth — September 9, 1990; HS — Father Ryan High School ’09; HS Coach — Bruce Lassier; HS HS/MISC Letters — football 3, wrestling 2; Major — undeclared. Led Booker T. Washington High School to a 10-4 overall record in 2008 … Recorded 29 total tackles in his senior season, including 12 solo tackles and three interceptions. Courtney Dalcourt 15 • Fr. THE FORREST FILE Quarterback Franklin, Ky. Full Name — Jamal Forrest; Parents — Derrick Forrest, Deborah Forrest; Birth — May 18, 1991; HS — Booker T. Washington High 5-11 • 198 (Franklin Simpson) School ’09; HS Coach — Earl Tillman; HS Letters — football 3, track; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — going out. HS/MISC Named to the All-Bluegrasspreps.com first-team, as well as the Associated Press first-team All-State in 2008 … Threw for more than 4,200 yards Chuck Franks 25 • Fr. and 40 touchdowns during career at Franklin-Simpson high school … Through 11 games in 2008, completed 130 of 201 passes for 1,818 yards Outside Linebacker Fayette, Ala. and 21 touchdowns … Led the team with 14 rushing touchdowns and 6-2 • 212 (Fayette County) had 145 carries for 1,079 yards … Lettered all four years in football and two years in track. HS/MISC THE DALCOURT FILE Named the Birmingham News Super Senior in 2008 and the ASWA first-team Full Name — Courtney Rene Dalcourt; Parents — Glenn (truck driver), All-State Team … Led Fayette County High School in Alabama to a 9-3 over- Regina (Nurse); Birth — January 22, 1991; HS — Franklin Simpson all record in 2008 … Named to the Preseason Super 11 and the Preseason High School ’09; HS Coach — Tim Schlosser (Murray State); HS Letters Alabama Top 50 list in 2008 … Posted 29 receptions for 373 yards and five — football 3, track 2, basketball 4; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — touchdowns in his senior season … On defense, had 62 total tackles, including hanging out. 51 solo tackles and four sacks … Lettered all fours years in football.

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THE FRANKS FILE High School and was rated as the 40th best prospect in Georgia by Full Name — William Chester (Chuck) Franks; Parents — William J. Scout.com. Franks (B.F. Goodrich), Yolanda Franks (U.S. Post Office); Birth — January 29, 1991; HS — Fayette County High School ’09; HS Coach — THE KING FILE Waldon Tucker (West Alabama); HS Letters — football 4; Major — Full Name — Galatian Don Zell King; Parents — Daisy King; Birth — undeclared; Hobbies — Hanging out with friends and family. June 9, 1990; HS — Ware County High School ’09; HS Coach — John Stephens; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — Playing sports.

Ed Hazelett 85 • Fr. Jebb Lenhart 79 • Fr. Tight End Indianapolis, Ind. 6-7 • 278 (Warren Central) Offensive Lineman Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 6-3 • 285 (Pigeon Forge) HS/MISC Named a pre-season Cal Preps All-American and a nominee for USA HS/MISC Junior World Football Championship Team … Was a key member of the Named a Tennessee East-West All-Star and earned the Conference Warren Central High School team that won two Indiana 5A State Offensive Lineman of the Year award following his senior season … Championships and ranked as high as third in the country … In his sen- Named to the first-team All-District, All-Region and All-Conference … ior season, he led Warren Central to a 9-4 overall record as a key block- Rated as the 38th overall prospect in Tennessee by Scout.com and named ing tight end and set the school record for most consecutive starts … to Reebok’s 2008 Tennessee Football Phenoms third-team … Lettered all Caught seven passes for 63 yards and four touchdowns in 2008 … four years in football, along with three years in track and field … Mother, Lettered all four years in both football and basketball. Kendra, was a WIBF Super-Middleweight champion and his father, Marvin, played collegiate football for Southern Miss. THE HAZELETT FILE Full Name — Edward James Hazelett Jr.; Parents — Edward Hazelett Sr., THE LENHART FILE Tonya Hazelett Donaldson; Birth — June 14, 1989 ; HS — Warren Full Name — Jebb Yancey Lenhart; Parents — Marvin Lenhart Central High School ’09; HS Coach — John Hart; HS Letters — football (Contractor), Kendra Lenhart (Homemaker); Birth — July 23, 1991; HS 4; Major — Political Science; Hobbies — Sleep, games and school work. — Pigeon Forge High School ’09; HS Coach — Lee Hamonds; HS Letters — football 4, track 3; Major — undeclared.

James Hervey 92 • Fr. Logan Massengale 78 • Fr. Defensive Lineman Tyrone, Ga. 6-1 • 261 (Sandy Creek) Offensive Lineman Franklin, Tenn. 6-6 • 280 (Ravenwood) HS/MISC Led Sandy Creek High School to an 11-1 overall record in 2008 … Recorded HS/MISC 64 total tackles, including 34 solo tackles and nine sacks and five tackles for Started 21 consecutive games at offensive tackle for Ravenwood High a loss … Named to the Region Five AAAA first-team defense in 2008. School and never gave up a sack in 2008 … Gave up only three sacks in his career … Named to the Tennessee East-West All-Star Team … THE HERVEY FILE Earned first-team All-Region honors and named the Region 6 Lineman of Full Name — James Henry Hervey; Parents — Roy Cooper (Managing), the Year in Tennessee … Earned the role of team captain and was rated Barbara Cooper (Nurse); Birth — December 10, 1990; HS — Sandy as the 21st overall prospect in Tennessee by Scout.com. Creek High School ’09; HS Coach — Chip Walker; Major — Nursing; Hobbies —Practicing NFL moves, eating and learning new things. THE MASSENGALE FILE Full Name — Logan Ray Massengale; Parents — Eddie Massengale (Nissan), Delora Massengale (First Tennessee Bank); Birth — October 2, Galatian King 98 • Fr. 1990; HS — Ravenwood High School ’09; HS Coach — Brian Rector; Major — Business; Hobbies — Reading, lifting. Defensive End Waycross, Ga. 6-3 • 263 (Ware County)

HS/MISC Earned first-team All-Region during his senior season at Ware County

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Monte Merrick 11 • Fr. Kareem Peterson 46 • Fr.

Placekicker Pineville, Ky. Defensive Back Lewisburg, Tenn. 6-1 • 182 (Bell County) 5-11 • 165 (Marshall County)

HS/MISC HS/MISC Led Bell County to the Class 4A Kentucky State Championship in 2008 Earned the Tennessee Class 3A Region 5 Receiver of the Year following and a perfect 15-0 record on the season … Holds the Kentucky state his senior season at Marshall County High School … Named to the record for most PAT’s in a career with 216 and the fourth longest field TSWA first-team All-State and the first-team All-Region list as well … goal in state history at 56 yards … In 2008, he had 85 touchbacks (94% Lettered all four years in high school. ratio), 11 punts inside the 20, seven punts inside the 10 and an average punt of 46.4 yards … Also scored 91 points in 2008, which included THE PETERSON FILE eight field goals and 70 PAT’s … Currently holds the Bell County school Full Name — Kareem Peterson; Parents — Alvin Rhodes Jr., Kimberly record for most PAT’s in a career and season, longest field goal, most field Peterson; Birth — August 19, 1990; HS — Marshall County High goals in a season and most field goals in a career … Named to the School ’09; HS Coach — Don Thomas (MTSU); HS Letters — football Associated Press first-team All-State and Honorable Mention Academic 4; Major — Business Administration; Hobbies —Playing college football All-State … Earned a spot in the National Guard Border Bowl Kentucky- on XBOX 360. Tennessee All-Star Game and named to the WYMT All-Mountain first- team and the All-Bluegrasspreps.com first-team … Named the SEKC Kicker of the Year four times over his career and earned the Most Luis Polanco 63 • Fr. Improved Player award in 2006 and 2007 … Lettered four years in football and in baseball. Offensive Line Tampa, Fla. THE MERRICK FILE 6-3 • 250 (Middleton) Parents — Bruce (Professor), Regina (RN); Birth — September 11, 1990; HS — Bell County High School ’09; HS Coach — Dudley Hilton HS/MISC (EKU/Morehead); HS Letters — football 4, baseball 4; Major — unde- Earned second-team All-Midwest honors, along with All-Hillsborough clared; Hobbies — Playing drums, fishing, four-wheeling. County second-team Honors his senior season … Named the Red Zone Player of the Year in 2008 as well as being named a team captain … Lettered two years in basketball. THE POLANCO FILE Full Name — Luis M. Polanco; Parents — Isaia Polanco, Agustina Polanco; Birth — October 15, 1990; HS — Middleton High School ’09; HS Coach — Henry Hubbard; HS Letters — football 2, basketball 2; Major — undeclared.

Keshawn Simpson 34 • Fr.

Running Back Lexington, Ky. 6-0 • 230 (Madison Central)

HS/MISC Rushed for more than 2,400 yards and 27 touchdowns in his career at Madison Central High School, averaging 7.0 yards per carry … Led the team with 995 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns in his senior season … Earned Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State, as well as Courier Journal Honorable Mention All-State honors his senior season … Earned All-District honors three years … Lettered in basketball and football all four years in high school.

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THE SIMPSON FILE Full Name — Keshawn Tirrell Simpson; Parents — Regina Simpson; Vince Williams 37 • Fr. Birth — October 25, 1990; HS — Madison Central High School ’09; HS Coach — Kenny Turner (Morehead State); HS Letters — football 4, bas- Defensive Back Alpharetta, Ga. ketball 4; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — Video games. 5-9 • 170 (Alpharetta)

Cole Tischer 45 • Fr. HS/MISC In 2007 and 2008, recorded 22 receptions for 245 yards and three touch- Defensive End Brentwood, Tenn. downs, averaging 11.1 yards per catch … Also had 12 carries for 43 yards … Had 67 tackles, including 54 solo tackles … Also posted five intercep- 6-4 • 254 (Brentwood) tions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery for a touchdown … Named the Alpharetta Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team HS/MISC All-Fulton County and first-team All-Region honors … Collected 15 tack- Posted 260 tackles in the last two years at Brentwood High School in les, three interceptions, forced fumble, 94-yard fumble recovery for a Tennessee … Earned TSWA and TFCA first-team All-State honors his touchdown, eight receptions for 180 yards and 11 carries for 117 yards in senior season … Named to the Reebok 2008 Tennessee Phenoms second- his best high school football game … Was named Defensive Player of the team and All-Region 6 first-team, as well as the first-team All Mid-State Year two times in his career, as well as Player of the Week four times. … Recorded a bench press of 405 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds … Also lettered in track and field. THE WILLIAMS FILE Full Name — Vincent Williams; Parents — Vincent Williams (Credit THE TISCHER FILE Analyst), Carrinne Williams; Birth — June 19, 1991; HS — Alpharetta Full Name — Cole Michael Tischer; Parents — David Tischer (SAP High School ’09; HS Coach — Bill Waters (Saginaw State); HS Letters Consultant), Amber Tischer; Birth — September 11, 1990; HS — — football 3; Major — Broadcast Journalism; Hobbies — Playing pool, Brentwood High School ’09; HS Coach — Ron Crawford (MTSU); HS reading, playing golf. Letters — football 3, track and field; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — Video games. Kiante Young 29 • Fr.

Darryl Williams 35 • Fr. Defensive Back Gainesville, Ga. 5-11 • 215 (East Hall) Defensive Back Miami, Fla. 5-9 • 165 (Miami Palmetto,) HS/MISC In 2008, had 10 carries for 32 yards and 28 receptions for 443 yards and HS/MISC one touchdown … On the defensive side, posted 53 tackles, one sack, Posted 10 career interceptions over three years as a starter at Miami four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and three defensive touch- Palmetto High School … Earned Dade County North-South All-Star downs … Earned first-team All-Region honors his senior season … Also honors his senior season … Lettered in track and wrestling. lettered three years in basketball for East Hall High School. THE WILLIAMS FILE THE YOUNG FILE Full Name — Darryl Allen Williams; Parents — Dale Williams, Shirley Full Name — Kiante Young; Parents — Dennis Young (Carpenter), Tanya Ferguson (Nursing Assistant); Birth — January 3, 1990; HS — Palmetto Holland (Medical Assistant); Birth — October 25, 1990; HS — East Hall Miami High School ’09; HS Coach — Larry Coffey; HS Letters — football High School ’09; HS Coach — Brian Gray (UAB); HS Letters — football 3, Track, Wrestling; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — Sandlot football. 3, Basketball 3; Major — undeclared; Hobbies — Working out.

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“David Elson is without a doubt one of the Elson vs. the Opposition brightest football minds in the country,” WKU Director of Athletics Dr. Camden Wood Selig said. Opponent W-L David Elson “Coach Elson is committed to developing the stu- Alabama...... 0-1 dent-athlete in every area — intellectually, athleti- Auburn ...... 0-2 Austin Peay ...... 1-0 cally and socially. If I had a son who was talented 39-32 (.549) Ball State ...... 0-2 enough to play college football, I would want him Bowling Green ...... 0-1 Seventh Season to place his future under the guidance and direction Chattanooga...... 2-0 (Butler ’94) of Coach Elson.” Concord (W.Va.) ...... 1-0 Playing the most ambitious schedule in the pro- Eastern Kentucky ...... 5-1 David Elson is in his seventh season as WKU’s gram’s history last season, as seven of the Florida...... 0-1 head football coach, his 14th overall year with the Hilltoppers 12 opponents reached post-season play, Florida Atlantic ...... 0-1 Florida International...... 1-2 Hilltoppers, a period marked by sustained success WKU’s 2008 season also marked its first in the Georgia ...... 0-1 both on the field and in the classroom. As a result, newly renovated Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Illinois State...... 3-1 Elson’s contract has been extended through the Stadium. WKU posted the second-highest per Indiana ...... 0-1 2016 season. game attendance average (16,697) in the school’s Indiana State ...... 5-0 Since taking over as head coach prior to the start history, and the 22,297 that witnessed WKU’s 50-9 Jacksonville State ...... 1-0 of spring practice in March 2003, Elson has com- win over Murray State on September 20 marked a Kansas State ...... 0-1 piled a 39-32 overall mark and led WKU to school single-game record. Student attendance Kentucky ...... 0-1 Middle Tennessee ...... 1-1 Division I-AA playoff appearances in 2003 and increased 53.2% from 2007 to 2008, and offensive Missouri State ...... 4-0 2004. Since he joined the staff in 1996, WKU has lineman Greg Ryan capped his stellar career by sign- Morehead State...... 1-0 recorded a 100-56 (.641) record. Always emphasiz- ing a free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Murray State ...... 1-0 ing academics, WKU’s 948 Academic Progress Rate Prior to the school’s announcement in November North Carolina Central...... 1-0 (APR) in football from 2005-08 is higher than 2006 that it would move up to the NCAA I-A/FBS North Texas ...... 0-2 every Sun Belt member and nine points higher than division, the Toppers advanced to the NCAA I-AA Northern Iowa ...... 2-2 the NCAA average in the sport. The Hilltoppers playoffs on six occasions — including a string of Sam Houston State ...... 0-1 Southern Illinois...... 1-3 have completed a two-year transition to the NCAA five straight appearances from 2000-04. Troy ...... 0-2 Division I-A (Football Bowl Subdivision) level and Elson has experienced plenty of success in his 13 Union (Ky.) ...... 1-0 are eligible to win the Sun Belt Conference and par- years at WKU. In addition to finishing with a win- Virginia Tech ...... 0-1 ticipate in a bowl game for the first time in 2009. ning record in 12 of those seasons, WKU claimed West Virginia Tech...... 3-0 the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA national champi- Western Illinois ...... 3-1 onship, the Hilltoppers’ only team national title in Wofford...... 0-1 Youngstown State ...... 2-2 any sport. WKU also captured the Ohio Valley and Totals...... 39-32 Gateway Football Conference titles in 2000 and 2002, respectively. WKU reached the top spot in points in the opening quarter, the 2007 Hilltoppers the national polls twice during the 2005 season and climbed into the top 10 in the school’s record books also posted top-15 finishes following both the 2003 in numerous categories. WKU also set a standard and 2004 campaigns. That included finishing as with 266 total first downs — the Toppers actually high as seventh at the end of his initial season after posted two of the top five marks in the category for Elson matched the legendary E.A. Diddle for the a game after collecting 32 in a win at Indiana State most victories by a WKU first-year head coach after and 31 the following week in a victory over North leading the Toppers to a 9-4 record and a quarterfi- Carolina Central — and a 62.8 pass completion nal appearance in the NCAA playoffs. At the time percentage, while the 4,906 total yards, 51 total of his hiring, Elson was the youngest head coach in touchdowns and 398 points the offense piled up Division I football. The following year, Elson was a were the fifth-best marks on the Hill. The unit fin- finalist for the Eddie Robinson national Coach-of- ished the 2007 season fourth in school history with the-Year Award after guiding WKU to a 9-3 finish, 408.8 yards and 33.2 points per outing as well as including a 6-1 mark in the Gateway Football fifth with an average of 5.12 yards per play. Conference, despite losing 25 seniors from his first Defensively, the Hilltoppers’ 20 interceptions squad. Although he started as a defensive backs ranked sixth on the school’s top-10 list, while the coach and served as defensive coordinator in 2001 special teams unit’s efforts were highlighted by a and 2002 prior to his promotion, Elson has proven punt team that averaged 40.8 yards per punt, the he can win relying on both sides of the ball while third-best figure in WKU history. The place kicking building a solid special teams unit. unit scored 90 points, which was fourth on the Highlighted by an 87-0 victory over West record list as well. Virginia Tech in the home opener, which set school Individually, Curtis Hamilton and Chris James marks for points and scoring margin in a contest capped their four-year careers by setting new school while tying an NCAA I-A/FBS record with 49 career records. The former collected 149 catches

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and 2,324 yards receiving to break marks that were The Elson File viduals earned Gateway Conference accolades, set in 1971, while the latter broke the old stan- highlighted by Justin Haddix’ selection as the dards for scoring and field goals by recording 298 Born — Aug. 26, 1971, Indianapolis, Ind. league’s Freshman of the Year in 2003. Off the field, and 51, respectively. High School — Cathedral ’89 numerous Toppers have been honored for their The Hilltoppers led the Gateway in passing, pass HS Athletics — Football, SS, 3 letters (co-cap- work in the classroom. Led by Rumph (three time efficiency and total defense — ranking in the top 25 tain, all-city) selection) and Dan Cline (two-time selection) who College — Butler ’94 (BS), Southern Illinois nationally in both pass defense categories — on ’95 (MS) each received multiple ESPN The Magazine their way to a 6-5 finish in 2006. The offense was College Athletics — Football, SS, 3 letters Academic All-District IV selections, five individuals 23rd in the country with 364.73 yards per game, Coaching Experience — have been recognized by the College Sports and the kick return unit averaged 22.44 yards per Southern Illinois, graduate assistant (1994-95) Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for run back to finish 13th in the nation, the highest WKU, assistant (1996-2002) extraordinary academic achievements. WKU also the Toppers were in any category. The previous sea- WKU, head coach (2003- ) had numerous players cited for their schoolwork by Family — Wife, Kathy; three daughters, son, on the other hand, saw the WKU offense aver- Lauren (13), Jessica (8) and Maggie (Jan. 2009). the Gateway Conference. age 405.73 yards per contest — the fifth-highest Elson was named the school’s head football coach total in school history — while scoring 30.82 points of finishing in the top 10 nationally in rushing to March 5, 2003, after serving as defensive coordina- per game. Not only did both those figures rank 14 straight years. On the defensive side of the ball tor for WKU’s 2002 NCAA I-AA national champi- among the top 30 in the country, but the that fall, the Hilltoppers ranked in the top three in onship team. He replaced Jack Harbaugh, who Hilltoppers also finished 14th in rushing with the Gateway Football Conference, and top 35 in resigned after 14 years at the helm of the program. 228.55 yards per outing. Defensively in 2005, the the country, in all five statistical categories. WKU He was the longest-tenured assistant on Harbaugh’s Toppers ranked 11th nationally surrendering 113.1 topped the league allowing only 283.69 total yards staff, working seven years on the Hill with defensive yards per game on the ground, while the punt per contest, which stood sixth nationally (fourth backs, the last two as defensive coordinator. return unit was fourth after recording an average of among scholarship programs), and also paced the In 2002, the Hilltoppers’ defense led the 16.13 yards per run back. GFC by surrendering just 16.85 points per game to Gateway Football Conference in the regular season The 2004 Toppers featured a balanced attack, rank 14th among all NCAA I-AA institutions. In in rushing, passing, pass efficiency and both total finishing in the top 30 in the country in seven dif- six of the Toppers’ 13 games, the opposition man- and scoring defense, becoming just the second team ferent statistical categories — two offensive, three aged to score a touchdown or less. in league history to allow fewer than 10 points per defensive and a pair of special teams — while stand- Not only has the team done well on the field, but contest in GFC games. In WKU’s first season in the ing among the top three in the conference in 10 cat- numerous individuals have been honored during conference the previous fall, it led all teams in rush- egories. WKU topped the league in both net punt- Elson’s tenure. Hamilton, Marion Rumph, Greg ing, passing, total and scoring defense, setting a ing (37.48 avg) as well as punt returns (11.32 ypr), Ryan and Chris Sullivan became the four most league record for fewest total yards allowed per and was in the top 20 nationally in turnover margin recent additions to the Hilltopper All-American list game, and the Toppers ranked in the top 10 nation- (+0.67) as well as rushing yardage (226.17). after earning honors in the fall of 2006. Erik Losey ally in each category. The 2003 Toppers became just the third unit to (2005) and Buster Ashley (2003-04) have been Nine defensive players earned first-team all-con- post more than 5,000 yards of total offense — rank- selected first-team All-America by the American ference honors during Elson’s two years as coordi- ing third in school history with 5,129 — while Football Coaches Association, while eight other nator, with a total of 13 recognized by the voters. scoring 427 points, the fourth-highest total in the individuals were recognized in Elson’s first two sea- Two defensive backs were selected consensus All- record books. While WKU attempted more passes sons by other organizations as well. America — Bobby Sippio (2000) and Mel than any year since 1988, it also extended its streak In each of Elson’s first four years, at least 10 indi- Mitchell (2001) — while 10 Hilltoppers on that side of the ball have been named All-America since his arrival on the Hill. Mitchell and Joseph Jefferson were both selected in the 2002 National Football League draft, the first time since 1990 that two WKU players were picked in the same year, while Jefferson was the first player chosen from an NCAA I-AA institution. Elson came to the Hill from Southern Illinois, where he served as a graduate assistant coach in 1994 and 1995 while earning a master’s degree in education. He is a 1994 graduate of Butler, where he was a three-year letter winner and started at strong safety his final two seasons. The Bulldogs were conference champions in both his sophomore and junior years. A native of Indianapolis, Elson and his wife Kathy have three daughters, Lauren (13), Jessica (8) and Maggie (Jan. 2009). Elson is the 16th head coach in the school’s 91 years of football, but just the sixth since 1948.

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Director of Strength and Conditioning Jim Nowell

the highest bench press (420 pounds), sopho- The Nowell File more defensive lineman Jamarcus Allen totaled Jim Nowell the highest weight in the split jerk (335 Born — Aug. 2, 1966, Jackson, Miss. pounds), junior linebacker Chris Bullard regis- High School — Magee (Miss.) ’84 tered the highest total in the power clean (335 HS Athletics — Football, WR, 3 letters (all- pounds), and senior defensive back Jihad conference); Baseball, OF, 2 letters (all-con- Third Season Morris posted the highest vertical jump ference) (Southern Miss. ’90) (39.5”). In 2007, Hughes set the school record College — Southern Mississippi ’90 (BS); in the split jerk at 415 pounds and Greg Ryan William Carey ’98 (MS) hang cleaned 430 pounds, both representing Coaching Experience — Jim Nowell is in his third season as WKU’s the highest marks any of Nowell’s student-ath- Madison Central (Miss.) High, defensive Director of Strength and Conditioning. In addi- letes have recorded. coordinator and strength coach (1997-2000) tion to handling all strength and conditioning Before coming to the Hill, Nowell had seven Louisiana State, assistant strength and responsibilities with the football program, he years experience working at schools in Bowl conditioning coach (2000-01) oversees a staff of three full-time assistants that Championship Series (BCS) leagues. Nowell was West Virginia, director of skill development work with the school’s 18 other sports. the Director of Strength and Conditioning at and strength and conditioning coach Over the years, Nowell has trained 40 student- Mississippi State from 2004-06, where in addi- (2002-03) athletes who have gone on to be selected in the tion to developing and implementing a year- Mississippi State, director of strength and National Football League’s annual draft — that round program for football, he also was in charge conditioning (2004-06) includes five first-round choices — four first-round of a staff of full-time and graduate assistants that WKU, director of strength and picks in the Major League Baseball First-Year worked with the rest of the Bulldogs’ sports. conditioning (2007- ) Player Draft and an Olympic gold medal winner. Prior to his time in Starkville, he spent two years Family — Wife, Linda; one son, Taylor (17) In addition to implementing a strength and as West Virginia’s Director of Skill and one daughter, Jordan (12) conditioning program prior to the 2007 cam- Development/Strength and Conditioning Coach for paign that helped improve numerous Toppers’ two seasons. The Mountaineers went 17-8 (68%) in Conditioning Coach for two years. As an assistant testing figures, Nowell also helped institute the his time with the program, winning the 2003 Big working with football, he helped the Tigers first-ever “Night of Champions.” The event, East championship while advancing to the Gator advance to the 2000 Peach Bowl before they which showcases the program’s work in the Bowl. WVU also made an appearance in the would go on to win the Southeastern Conference weight room for the public, now occurs annu- Continental Tire Bowl the previous season en route championship and Sugar Bowl the next season ally prior to the start of spring practice. In to a 9-4 finish. He also was in charge of strength and while posting a 10-3 record. 2008, senior offensive lineman Cody Hughes conditioning for the Mountaineer baseball program. He was the director of LSU’s baseball and soft- posted the highest weight in the squat (675 Nowell got his start on the collegiate level at ball programs those two seasons as well. The pounds), freshman linebacker Diego Lubin had Louisiana State, serving as Assistant Strength and Tiger baseball team won the SEC West Division in his first year with the program, while his efforts helped softball win the league title twice and advance to the Women’s College World Series in 2001. In his last job on the high school level, Nowell was an Assistant Athletic Director, Defensive Coordinator and Strength Coach at Madison Central (Miss.) High. In addition to being on the staff for the state’s 1999 Class 5A champions, who finished 15-0 that year, MCHS also won state titles in power lifting (1999 and ’00) and track (2000). “I knew I wanted to coach when I was a 5th grader,” Nowell said. “My uncle was a coach, he was my mentor and role model. I grew up going to his practices and really admired him. He had such a positive influence on those players. I’ve been coaching for 21 years and haven’t worked a day yet!” Nowell earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Mississippi in 1990 and a master’s degree from William Carey in 1998. He and his wife, Linda, have a son Taylor (17) and daughter Jordan (12).

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Outside Linebackers Coach Kurt Barber

team All-MWC honors in 2006, leading the The Barber File league and ranking sixth in the nation with a 45.2 Kurt Barber average. UNLV also ranked in the nation’s top 25 Born — Jan. 5, 1969, Paducah, Ky. in kickoff returns in 2006. Barber also coached High School — Paducah Tilghman ’88 the Rebels linebackers in 2005 and defensive line HS Athletics — Football, 2 letters; Basketball, in 2006. 2 letters; Track, 2 letters First Season Prior to his tenure at UNLV, Barber coached College — Southern California ’92 (BS) (Southern California ’92) two seasons at Utah. He oversaw the Utah line- College Athletics — Southern California, LB, backers during the 2004 season after coaching the 4 letters defensive line in 2003, including producing first Coaching Experience — Kurt Barber joined the WKU staff in 2009 after team All-Mountain West Conference end Josh UT-Martin, assistant (1999-00) spending this past year as defensive coordinator at Savage. Savage and Jonathan Fanene are currently Kent State, assistant (2001-02) Kentucky State. Prior to his stint at Kentucky playing in the NFL. The Utes turned in a 22-2 Utah, assistant (2003-04) State, Barber worked three years as an assistant record during his two seasons, which included two UNLV, assistant (2005-07) coach at UNLV, serving as the co-defensive coor- Mountain West Conference titles and a pair of Kentucky State, assistant (2008) dinator and defensive line coach each of his last bowl-game victories. Utah won the Fiesta Bowl, WKU, assistant (2009- ) two seasons. A four-year letterman at linebacker at posted a perfect 12-0 record, and was ranked Family — Three daughters, Erica (19), Southern Cal, Barber also played six years in the fourth in the nation in the final Associated Press Briahna (14), Nia (9); two sons, Kurt II National Football League with the New York Jets, poll in 2004, a season in which Barber helped line- (9), Khoury (3) Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears. backers Spencer Toone and Corey Dodds earn all- Barber helped UNLV linebacker Beau Bell earn Mountain West Conference honors. he coached the defensive line and coordinated the Mountain West Conference Defensive MVP hon- Barber moved to Utah after two years coaching strength and conditioning program. ors in 2007. During his first two seasons at the defensive line at Kent State. Previous to that, A prep All-American, Barber was named UNLV, Barber was in charge of the Rebel special he served two years in the same position at Kentucky’s Mr. Football in 1987 before choosing teams and helped produce one of the top punters Tennessee-Martin. He began his coaching career to play for Southern California. A 1992 graduate in UNLV history in Kip Facer. Facer earned first in 1998 at Riverside Community College, where of USC with a degree in communications, Barber was a four-year letter winner (1988-91) for the Trojans, starting at outside linebacker as a junior and senior, including earning All-Pac-10 Conference honors from Football News. He was taken in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft (42nd pick overall) and went on to a six-year career with the New York Jets, Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears. “I chose the coaching profession because it allows me the opportunity to positively influence our youth,” Barber said. “I am extremely excited about this particular opportunity here at WKU. We have excellent leadership throughout the university, and I feel fortunate that I have placed myself and my family in a position where we are a part of a first class family.” Barber has three daughters, Erica, Briahna and Nia, and two sons, Kurt II and Khoury.

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Defensive Backs Coach Scott Booker

ond in the MAC in all three categories. In addi- The Booker File tion, defensive backs Andre Kirkland and Scott Booker Usama Young both earned second team All- Born — Oct. 7, 1980, Pittsburgh, Pa. MAC accolades. Young was then selected in the High School — Shady Side Academy (Pa.) third round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New ‘99 Orleans Saints, becoming KSU’s first draft pick HS Athletics — Football, 3 letters; First Season since 2000 and the sixth-highest selection in the Basketball, 3 letters; Track, 1 letter (Kent State ’03) history of the program, while Kirkland signed as College — Kent State ’03 (BS), ’06 (MS) a free agent with the St. Louis Rams. The College Athletics — Football, DB, 4 letters Golden Flashes finished third in the MAC and Coaching Experience — Scott Booker joined the WKU staff in 2009 24th in the nation in pass defense in 2005, Kent State, assistant (2005-08) after spending the last four seasons as corner- allowing just 190.5 yards per game. Booker also WKU, assistant (2009- ) backs coach at Kent State University. Since worked at Kent State as a graduate assistant in Family — Wife, Jen 2000, just six defensive backs out of the MAC 2004 and as a student assistant in 2003. have been selected in the NFL draft, and Booker “I went into coaching because I enjoy seeing was selected to the Mid-American Conference is responsible for coaching two of them. Booker young men mature and develop by attending an All-Academic Team in 2001. Booker graduated helped Jack Williams earn second team All- outstanding University and by being involved cum laude from Kent State in the spring of MAC honors in 2007, and Williams then was with a football family,” Booker said. “It’s great 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business selected in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL to see how the structure of being a part of a administration, a minor in biology, and was a draft by the Denver Broncos. football family can change a young man’s life.” co-winner of the athletic department’s Judy Under Booker’s tutelage in 2006, Kent State As a player for the Golden Flashes, Booker Devine Excellence in Leadership Award as a sen- ranked nationally in pass defense efficiency, pass was a four-year regular from 1999-2002 at safe- ior. He earned his master’s degree in sports stud- defense and interceptions, standing first or sec- ty as well as on several special teams units. He ies in 2006 from Kent State.

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Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach Mike Chism

earned the program’s Academic Award at the The Chism File annual postseason banquet. Mike Chism In his last season working on the defensive Born — May 10, 1966, Louisville, Ky. side of the ball, Chism not only helped fourth- High School — Oldham County (Ky.) ’85 year senior Sam Sexton post career-high totals High School Athletics — Football, OL/DL, with 42 tackles and 2.5 sacks, but his guidance 3 letters (all-state); Baseball, 2 letters; Sixth Season helped Blake Boyd earn second-team All- Wrestling, 2 letters (state champion) (Kentucky ’90) Gateway Football Conference accolades while College — Kentucky ’90 (BA), ’97 (MS) also being named to the league’s All-Newcomer College Athletics — Football, DT, 2 letters Team. His group contributed to WKU finishing Coaching Experience — Mike Chism — who brings both SEC and Big first in the GFC in pass defense, pass efficiency Kutztown (Pa.), assistant (1990-94) Ten experience to the Hilltopper staff — begins defense and total defense. Kentucky, graduate assistant (1995-96); his sixth season on the Hill. After working with Chism worked with a group in 2005 that over- director of operations (2001-02) outside linebackers his first three years, Chism came numerous injuries to see four players post Minnesota, graduate assistant (1997- shifted to coaching tight ends in 2007. He has more than 20 total tackles, led by second-team 98); associate strength & also handled the responsibilities of recruiting all-conference selection Deion Holts. He was conditioning director (2003) coordinator since the end of the 2006 campaign. part of a staff that helped the Hilltoppers lead the WKU, assistant (2004- ) WKU’s 2008 recruiting class, rated No. 1 in league and finish 11th nationally in rushing Family — Wife, Crystal; two sons, Gaige the conference and considered WKU’s best ever, defense, giving up 113.1 yards per contest. Biroschik (12) and Roman (1) featured 26 signees from eight states and includ- In his first year on the Hill, Chism was part of ed three players rated as three-star recruits by a defensive staff that saw the Toppers rank in the characteristics that people will use the rest of Rivals.com. The Toppers’ 2007 recruiting class top three of the Gateway Conference in four of their lives,” he added. “Discipline, hard work, a — the program’s first after the school five statistical categories. His efforts helped solid work ethic, team work, family, dedication announced it would move up to the NCAA Brandon Smith pick up honorable mention All- — the list goes on. I have always believed that Division I-A (Football Bowl Subdivision) level Gateway accolades for the first time in his career. being part of a football team will pay dividends — had five incoming freshmen ranked among “Coach Elson offered an opportunity that I for a lifetime, whether you’re a first-team player the top 150 players at their position nationally couldn’t refuse — a chance to join a great pro- or a third-team player makes no difference. As a by ESPN.com. gram like WKU and move back to my home coach, I have a unique opportunity to help On the field, Chism’s 2007 unit helped con- state made it an easy decision,” said Chism. instill these values and characteristics into the tribute to an offense that posted the fourth- “We have a talented staff full of quality coaches players that I work with. There is a lot of self highest season averages in school history with that are good people. With the business direc- satisfaction that is achieved watching the players 408.8 yards and 33.2 points per game, respec- tion of most college athletics programs, this is that I coach grow into men.” tively, while finishing fifth in WKU’s record becoming more and more uncommon. Chism came to WKU after serving as associ- books with 4,906 total yards, 51 total touch- “I have always been involved in football and ate director of strength and conditioning at downs and 398 points. Senior Jared Holland believe the sport teaches a set of values and Minnesota in 2003, as the Golden Gophers finished 10-3 with a 5-3 mark in the Big Ten Conference. UM defeated Oregon by a point in the Sun Bowl, finishing the year ranked 17th in the ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll. He was the director of football operations at Kentucky from 2001-03, also assisting as recruiting coordinator. Chism earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from UK in 1990 as well as a master’s degree from the school in sports management in 1997. A two-year letterman for the Wildcats, he was given the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award in 1989, and he worked with the defense for two years as a graduate assistant in 1995-96. Chism was an assistant at Kutztown (Pa.) from 1990-94, coaching the defensive line until his final season when he worked with the offensive line. He was the Golden Bears’ special teams coordinator in 1991-92, and he was also responsible for recruiting. Chism also helped with the offensive line and special teams as a graduate assistant at Minnesota in 1997-98.

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Quarterbacks Coach Bob Cole

rank 13th in the NCAA in passing (288.0 yards The Cole File per game) led by Fuentes, who averaged 265.5 Bob Cole yards of total offense to rank 18th in the nation. Born — Sept. 26, 1959, Allentown, Pa. Fuentes teamed with wide receiver Curtis, who High School — Whitehall (Pa.) ‘77 led the nation in receptions (9.09 per game) and HS Athletics — Football, Basketball, was third in the NCAA in receiving yards (139.2 Baseball 4 letters, Basketball, 3 letters First Season yards per game). The Aggies’ 2000 offense College — Widener University ’82 (BS) (Widener ’82) ranked 21st in the nation in passing offense College Athletics — Football, QB, 4 letters (266.2 yards per game). That offense featured Coaching Experience — Fuentes, who ranked No. 14 in the country in Sonoma State (Calif.), assistant (1988-92) Bob Cole has 21 years of collegiate coaching total offense (262.2 yards per game), and run- Portland State (Calif.), assistant (1993-98) experience and is in his first season at WKU ning back Emmett White Jr., who led the nation Montana, assistant (1999) after serving as offensive coordinator/quarter- in all-purpose yards (238.9 yards per game). Utah State, assistant (2000-04) backs coach at Wyoming in 2008. Throughout As offensive coordinator at Montana in 1999, Florida A&M, assistant (2005-07) his college coaching career, Cole’s offenses have the Grizzlies reached the I-AA playoffs and Wyoming, assistant (2008) been among the best in the nation. Prior to Cole’s offense ranked No. 2 among all NCAA WKU, assistant (2009- ) coming to Wyoming, Cole was the offensive Division I-AA teams in total offense (517.4 Family — Wife, Katherine; one daughter, coordinator and quarterbacks’ coach at Florida yards per game), scoring offense (46.4 points per Zoe (11), and one son, Bobby (10) A&M for three seasons (2005-07) where he game) and passing offense (370.0 yards per helped FAMU quarterback Albert Chester lead game). Quarterback Drew Miller led the nation for six seasons from 1993-98. During his tenure, the Mid-Eastern Conference in passing and in passing efficiency with a quarterback rating of Portland State ranked in the top 10 in the nation total offense in 2006. 168.6, marking the second consecutive season in total offense in 1994 (464 ypg.), 1995 (472 Cole served as offensive coordinator at Utah that Cole coached the nation’s passing efficiency ypg.) and 1998 (464 ypg.). Portland State quar- State from 2000-04. The 2002 Aggies ranked leader. Miller also ranked second in the nation terback Jimmy Blanchard also led the nation in seventh in the country in passing offense (308.0 with an average of 346.1 passing yards per game. passing efficiency in 1998 rating of 167.6. yards per game), quarterback Jose Fuentes ranked Cole has been a college coach since 1988, “The reason I chose coaching as my profession ninth in the nation in total offense (287.6 yards when he began his career as the offensive coordi- is that I fell in love with the game of football at a per game) and Kevin Curtis ranked sixth in the nator and quarterbacks’ coach at Sonoma State very young age,” Cole said. “The camaraderie country in receiving yards (114.4 yards per game) University in California from 1988-92. After and the strategy of the game is what appealed to and 12th in receptions (6.73 receptions per five years at Sonoma State, Cole moved on to me the most. Knowing that I wasn't going to game). The 2001 season saw Cole’s USU offense Portland State, where he served in the same role play professional football, I really zeroed in on coaching since my days in high school.” Cole posted a 35-2 record as a starting quarterback at Widener University and helped the Pioneers capture the 1981 Division III National Championship. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social science from Widener (1982).

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Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach Mike Dietzel

due to injury. On the other side, Boyd collected 47 The Dietzel File stops including four behind the line of scrimmage as both players ranked among the top five on the Born — May, 28, 1962, Sarasota, Fla. Mike Dietzel squad in total tackles. High School — Sharon (Pa.) ’80 Led by the duo of Chris James and Jeremy HS Athletics — Football, DB, 3 letters (all- Moore, the Topper special teams unit posted a pair conference); Basketball, 2 letters; Baseball, 1 Seventh Season of figures that ended the year among the top five in letter (Otterbein ’85) the school’s record books — the punt team aver- College — Otterbein ’85 (BA); Colorado ’87 aged 40.8 yards per kick, third-best in WKU histo- (MA) College Athletics — Football, DB, 4 letters (all- ry, while the place kicking unit scored 90 points, conference) Mike Dietzel is in his seventh season on the which was fourth on the record list. James would Coaching Experience — Hilltopper football staff, where he has returned to end his four-year career with 298 points and 51 Colorado, graduate assistant (1985-86) the defensive coordinator role he also held in 2004- field goals, both the best marks ever on the Hill, Earlham, assistant (1987) 05. He will also coach the team’s inside linebackers. while Moore ranked fourth on the season record Pennsylvania, assistant (1988, ’91) During his previous stint as defensive coordinator, list after averaging 41.7 yards per punt in his first Michigan, graduate assistant (1989-90) during which he also worked with the defensive season handling the duties. Army, junior varsity head coach (1992- backs, WKU had two defensive backs named first- Dietzel’s efforts helped the Hilltoppers finish 93), assistant (1992-93, ’95-99) team All-Gateway Conference in 2005 with 16th in the country in 2006 in pass defense while Johns Hopkins, assistant (1994) Antonio Thomas earning third-team All-America leading the Gateway Football Conference in that Kent State, assistant (2001-02) honors, while in 2004 the Hilltoppers ranked in the category as well as pass efficiency and total defense. WKU, assistant (2003- ) conference’s top three in four statistical categories. Marion Rumph was a first-team all-league selection Family — Wife, Jennifer; son, Taylor (14). Dietzel was the Hilltoppers’ special teams coordina- for the second straight year after pacing the team in tor each of the last three seasons in addition to tackles, and Rashad Etheridge was voted to the American Football Monthly. working with the outside linebackers in 2007 and Gateway Conference All-Newcomer Team. He spent the previous two years at Kent State as 2008 and the defensive backs in 2006. Dietzel In 2005, two of Dietzel’s four starting defensive the defensive coordinator and secondary coach, also worked as special teams coordinator and defensive backs were named first-team all-league, with recruiting portions of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The backs coach in 2003, his first season on the Hill. Antonio Thomas collecting third-team All-America Golden Flashes finished 6-5 in 2001 — their first “I came to WKU because I wanted to be a part honors and Rumph adding second-team all-region winning season in 14 years — with 15 intercep- of a championship program,” he said. “There is a accolades from Hansen’s Football Gazette. As a tions, the most recorded in 10 seasons. strong tradition of success in recent years beginning group, defensive backs accounted for six of WKU’s Dietzel has also worked with running backs at under coach [Jack] Harbaugh and continuing with 10 interceptions. the United States Military Academy from 1995-99, coach Elson.” Dietzel was WKU’s defensive coordinator in helping the Cadets to a school-record 10 wins, the Under Dietzel’s tutelage in 2008, linebacker 2004 when the Hilltoppers finished among the Commander-In-Chief Trophy and a berth in the Blake Boyd led WKU in tackles for loss and sacks top three in the Gateway Conference in four of Independence Bowl in 1996. He also served as while ranking second on the team with 67 total five statistical categories, including ranking 16th Army’s junior varsity head coach from 1992-93. tackles. In his first season working with outside line- nationally in scoring defense at 18.92 points per He was the defensive coordinator and secondary backers in 2007, Dietzel helped Dusty Bear make game. Thomas earned third-team All-America coach at Johns Hopkins in 1994, while also holding the transition from playing on the defensive line his accolades and was a first-team all-league selection, assistant positions at Pennsylvania (inside lineback- first three years to record career-high figures with 50 while Rumph was on the conference’s All- ers, 1988 and ’91), Michigan (outside linebackers, tackles, 8.5 stops for loss, 4.5 sacks and two inter- Newcomer Team. 1989-90), Earlham College (defensive coordina- ceptions despite missing two-and-a-half contests In his first year on the staff at WKU, Dietzel tor/secondary, 1987) and Colorado (fullbacks/quar- helped the Hilltopper terbacks, linebackers, 1985-86). defense lead the He also coached for one season in the XFL, Gateway Conference working with the defensive secondary and as the in total and scoring defensive pass game coordinator for the New defense while ranking York/New Jersey Hitmen in 2000. eighth in the nation “I knew when I was in high school that I want- and second in the ed to coach,” said Dietzel. “I had a passion for conference in pass football and admired my high school coaches, and defense. Individually, recognized the impact they made on my life. It was he helped Jeremy then that I decided that I wanted to enter the Chandler earn all- coaching ranks.” league and third- A 1985 graduate of Otterbein with a bachelor’s team All-America degree in health and physical education, Dietzel let- honors. He also was tered four years, starting three, as a defensive back named the 2003 for the Cardinals. He was selected honorable men- Division I-AA Special tion all-Ohio Athletic Conference as a senior. Teams Coordinator Dietzel earned a master’s degree in educational of the Year by administration from Colorado in 1987.

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Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs Coach Stu Holt

Stephen Willis added 438 yards and Marell The Holt File Booker had 381 with both recording more than 7.5 yards per attempt. The trio of Hayden (10), Born — Dec. 13, 1972, Louisburg, N.C. Stu Holt Willis (seven) and Booker (five) posted the top High School — Starmount (N.C.) ’91 three touchdown totals on the squad as well. HS Athletics — Football, 3 letters; Baseball, Holt coached starter Moore from 2004-06, 3 letters; Wrestling, 3 letters Sixth Season who wound up his career as the first person in College — North Carolina ’95 (BA), (North Carolina ’95) school history to compile more than 4,000 Western Carolina ’00 (MEA) rushing yards and also ranks among the all-time College Athletics — Football, LS, 2 letters leaders in all-purpose yards. Moore collected Coaching Experience — Stuart Holt is in his sixth season on the Toppers All-Gateway Football Conference honors three Norwich (Vt.), assistant (1996) staff, but is in his second in the dual role of spe- consecutive years. Three Hilltoppers rushed for Mainland (Fla.) High, assistant (1997) cial teams coordinator/running backs coach. Holt more than 300 yards each in 2006 with Hayden Western Carolina, graduate assistant has been the Hilltoppers running backs coach — then a freshman — also contributing as (1998-99) each of the last five seasons. WKU had four play- Holt’s rushing attack racked up better than 160 Cumberland (Tenn.), assistant (2000) ers post 90+ rushing yardage outings in 2008, and yards per game. Bethune-Cookman, assistant (2001) Holt has coached a pair of 1,000 yard rushers In 2005, Moore rushed for more than 1,000 New Smyrna Beach (Fla.) High, head (Tyrell Hayden, Lerron Moore). Moore finished yards for the second time in his career in earning coach (2002-03) his career as the Hilltoppers’ career leader in rush- first-team All-Gateway Conference honors, while WKU, assistant (2004- ) ing yardage (4,396) and Hayden’s 1,134 yards in Willis also ranked 10th in the league with 55 Family — Wife, Kim; two daughters, Payton 2007 marked the ninth-best single season total in yards per game. The Hilltoppers ended the season Spear (11) and Maggie (1) school history. Holt also previously served as leading the conference and ranking 14th nation- WKU’s special teams coordinator in 2005 and ally with 228.55 yards per game on the ground. seasons (2002-03) prior to coming to WKU. helped the Hilltoppers rank fourth in the nation Holt also served as WKU’s special teams coor- He has prior collegiate experience as well. He in punt returns (16.1 avg.). dinator during the 2005 campaign. His direc- was the inside linebackers and special teams Hayden surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for tion helped placekicker Chris James to be named coach at Bethune-Cookman in 2001, and the the first time in his career with a team-best first-team I-AA.org All-Star and All-Gateway Wildcats finished 6-4, including 5-3 in the 1,134 yards in 2007, the ninth-best total in after pacing the league with 1.36 field goals and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In 2000, school history. WKU averaged better than 245 7.91 points per contest, and Dennis Mitchell Holt worked with the defensive line and special yards per game on the ground in 2007 as was a second-team all-conference choice as a teams at Cumberland (Tenn.). Holt was a grad- return specialist after uate assistant — working with the defensive line finishing sixth in the and adding recruiting coordinator duties — at country with an aver- Western Carolina during the 1998 and ’99 sea- age of 16.13 yards per sons, where he earned his master’s in education punt return. The administration in 2000. Toppers were fourth He started in the coaching ranks at Norwich nationally as a team in (Vt.) assisting with linebackers and specialists in punt returns. 1996, and also worked at Mainland (Fla.) High In his first season during the 1997 season. with the program, Holt earned his bachelor’s degree from North Holt’s unit helped the Carolina in 1995, where he participated in foot- Toppers rush for an ball as a long snapper. He lettered each of his average of 226.17 yards final two seasons in Chapel Hill. per contest (a figure “I was impressed with our leadership from that ranked 14th in the the beginning,” Holt said. “Coach Elson is nation) while compil- always thinking of ways to improve our pro- ing 35 touchdowns. gram. He has a vision. Once I arrived in Moore was a second- Bowling Green for my interview, I quickly team All-Gateway realized WKU had all the ingredients needed Conference selection to be successful — we have smart and aggres- and Brian Porter was a sive players, professional coaches, and strong member of the league’s guidance from our administration. I’ve All-Newcomer Team enjoyed every moment of my experience here under his direction. at WKU. We spend a lot of time preparing, but Holt was the Head it never feels like work. I also enjoy the level of Coach at New Smyrna commitment and maturity our kids show on a (Fla.) High School two daily basis.”

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Defensive Line Coach Eric Mathies

he was also the strength and conditioning coach The Mathies File in addition to handling recruiting duties. The Indians finished 7-4 in each of his final three Born — Oct. 29, 1975, Chicago, Ill. Eric Mathies years on the staff, posting a cumulative 11-5 High School — St. Joseph (Ill.) ’93 mark in the Lone Star Conference — they won HS Athletics —Football, OL/DL, 4 letters (all- the league’s North Division title in 2001 after area, all-conference); wrestling, 4 letters Fifth Season going 4-1 in league action. College — Murray State ’98 (BS) (Murray State ’98) He got his start in coaching at Murray High College Athletics — Football, DL, 4 letters School in 1998, helping the Tigers to a 7-4 (Kansas, 1994; Murray State 1995-97) mark as they advanced to the second round of Coaching Experience — Eric Mathies (pronounced MATH-is) is now the Kentucky state playoffs. Murray (Ky.) High, assistant (1998) Midwestern (Texas) State, assistant in his fifth season on the Topper staff as defen- “Plain and simple, I got into coaching because (1999-02) sive line coach. Under his tutelage in 2008, Dan I wanted to influence the lives of young people Tennessee State, assistant (2003-04) Cline posted 33 total tackles while ranking sec- in a positive way,” Mathies said. “I love being at WKU, assistant (2005- ) ond on the team with eight tackles for loss, WKU because of the commitment to athletics while Robert Dark had 32 total tackles and 5.5 and academics. With hard work, we have the league record during that span. tackles for loss. chance to win championships every year.” Mathies, who earned his bachelor’s degree In 2007, seven of his players contributed at Mathies was a four-year letter winner in foot- from Murray State in 1998, also served an least an assisted sack toward the team total of 24 ball, beginning his career at Kansas — the internship with the Dallas Cowboys where he with two more recording tackles behind the line Jayhawks were 6-5 in his only season of action worked under Head Coach Wade Phillips and of scrimmage. Chris Walker tied for third on in 1994 — before transferring to Murray State. Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rogers. Mathies the team with 50 tackles, surpassing his previ- A defensive lineman, he helped the Racers to a said the experience was invaluable. “It was a ous career best, and Cline added 29, while Cline pair of Ohio Valley Conference championships tremendous opportunity to work with some of (five-and-a-half), Walker (four) and Jon Belcher as MSU qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA the brightest football minds in the NFL,” he (three-and-a-half) all accounted for multiple playoffs in both 1995 and ’96, advancing to the said. “I learned so many key things, and the stops for loss. Thanks to the efforts of the line, second round in their second appearance. The experience was one that will always benefit me the Hilltoppers surrendered 135 yards per game Racers went 29-7 in his three years with a 21-2 as I continue to progress in this profession.” on the ground while allowing less than four yards per carry. One season after having two-thirds of his starting front honored by the Gateway Football Conference — Daniel Williams was a second-team all-league selection and Charlie Phillips earned honorable mention all-conference accolades — he helped Dusty Bear earn recognition for the first time in his career as he was a second-team All-GFC choice in 2006 following his junior season. In his first year with WKU, Mathies worked with a group that ended the season accounting for 17 of the Toppers’ 30 sacks as well as 35.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. In the fall of 2006, not only did Bear lead the team in sacks, Walker tied for second on the squad in the category. Mathies’ efforts helped the Hilltoppers rank 11th in the nation in 2005 allowing 113.1 yards per game on the ground, a figure that led the conference as well, while they paced the league in pass, pass efficiency and total defense a year later. Mathies coached at two schools on the collegiate level over the six seasons prior to coming to the Hill, the last two at Tennessee State where he worked with defensive tackles in addition to handling recruiting responsibilities. He helped the Tigers to a 7-5 finish in 2003 as the defense recorded 28 sacks. Prior to working at TSU, he was the defensive line coach at Midwestern (Texas) State, where

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Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Walt Wells

ter of an 87-0 victory over West Virginia Tech, The Wells File which tied an NCAA I-A (Football Bowl Walt Wells Subdivision) record for points in a period as Born — Oct. 26, 1967, Nashville, Tenn. well as setting new WKU standards for points High School — McGavock (Tenn.) ’85 and scoring margin in a game. High School Athletics — Football, OL/DL, Not only did he have two players, Ryan and 2 letters Seventh Season Chris Sullivan, earn All-America honors in College — Belmont ’93 (BA), Cumberland (Belmont ’93) 2006, but those two, Joe Dolchan and Zach (Tenn.) ’95 (MS) Thuney combined to claim Offensive Lineman- College Athletics — Football, OL, 2 letters of-the-Week accolades from Hansen’s Football (Austin Peay, 1988-89) Walt Wells is in his seventh year on the WKU Gazette on seven occasions. His line helped the Coaching Experience — staff, his first serving as offensive Topper offense collect more than 4,000 yards as Cumberland (Tenn.), assistant (1994-96) coordinator/offensive line coach. Wells was the WKU ranked in the top 25 nationally in a pair Eastern Kentucky, assistant (1997-02) Hilltoppers’ offensive line coach for the last six of statistical categories. WKU, assistant (2003- ) seasons, also serving as running game coordina- In 2005, Wells’ unit helped pave the way as Family — Wife, Jennifer; one daughter, tor during the last two seasons. Four Hilltopper the Hilltoppers averaged 30.82 points and Madison (9), and one son, K.J. (4) offensive linemen have earned All-America hon- 405.73 yards of total offense per contest, both ors under Wells’ direction. figures that ranked among the top 30 in the WKU offensive lineman to earn consensus All- Under the guidance of Wells, WKU offensive nation. That included a Gateway Football America honors, while Anthony Oakley and lineman Greg Ryan earned a free agent contract Conference-best 228.55 yards per game on the Daniel Withrow were voted second-team all- with the Baltimore Ravens in 2009. Ryan start- ground, which was 14th in the country. conference. His line helped pave the way for a ed all 12 games on the WKU offensive line in Erik Losey earned first-team All-America unit that gained 5,129 total yards and scored 2008, seeing time at multiple positions in an honors from the American Football Coaches 427 points, both figures that rank in the top effort to help younger players develop. The Association under Wells’ direction in 2005, five in the school record books. The Toppers 2007 WKU offense set a school record for first while Ryan was an honorable mention all-con- allowed only 13 sacks in 13 games. downs in a season (266) and pass completion ference selection. Two of his linemen — Andrew He came to WKU after working with the line percentage (62.8), posted the fifth-highest totals Campbell and Chris McConnell — were named and tight ends at Eastern Kentucky the previous in school history in total yards (4,906), total to the league’s All-Newcomer Team. six years, where he was a part of three teams that touchdowns (51) and points (398) and ranked The previous year his efforts helped Buster won eight games and earned an Ohio Valley in the top 10 in several other categories. That Ashley become the first two-time consensus All- Conference championship, coaching seven all- included posting 49 points in the opening quar- American on the Hill, as he also earned the dis- league players and an All-American. Wells was tinction of being one of also responsible for recruiting in the Southeast the first linemen in and was the strength and conditioning coach for Gateway Conference two-and-a-half seasons. EKU ranked in the top history to be selected 10 in the nation in rushing the last two years. first-team all-league on He was the assistant head coach and offensive three occasions. Both coordinator at Cumberland (Tenn.) from 1994- Losey (second-team 96, leading an offense that topped the NAIA in All-GFC, Gateway All- rushing two years while helping the Bulldogs to Newcomer Team) and a top-15 ranking and eight wins in their best sea- Ryan Thomas (honor- son. Five CU players were selected to the all- able mention all-con- conference team, with one collecting All- ference) were honored America honors. under his direction. “I entered the coaching ranks in order to Wells’ line allowed just help young men mature into what they want to nine sacks on 222 pass be in life, and still be able to compete on a high attempts as the Toppers level,” Wells said. “WKU provided a great ranked 14th nationally opportunity to coach at a wonderful institution, with 226.17 yards per a new start with coach Elson, a successful pro- game on the ground gram and the ability to be involved with a grow- while piling up just ing community.” under 400 yards of total Wells earned a bachelor’s degree in finance offense per outing. from Belmont in 1993 after transferring from In his first season Austin Peay, where he was on the football team on the Hill, Wells for four years — he started and lettered twice. helped Ashley become He added a master’s degree in human relations the second consecutive management in 1995 at Cumberland.

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Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers Coach T.J. Weist

405.73 yards per game in 2005, which was the The Weist File fifth-highest mark in school history, while scoring more than 30 points a game. The Hilltoppers Born — June 25, 1965, Bay City, Mich. T.J. Weist ranked in the top 30 nationally in four different cat- High School — Bay City All Saints (Mich.) ’83 egories, which included leading the Gateway High School Athletics — Football, WR, 1 let- Conference and standing 14th in rushing offense. ter; Basketball, 1 letter; Track, 1 letter Eighth Season Three Hilltoppers were named first-team all-league College — Alabama ’88 (BS), ’89 (MA) (Alabama ’88) on offense that year, while two others made the con- College Athletics — Football, WR, 1 letter ference’s All-Newcomer Team. Coaching Experience — Alabama, graduate assistant (1988-89) Weist’s unit stood second in the Gateway Michigan, volunteer assistant (1990-91); T.J. Weist (pronounced WEEST), currently the Conference in 2004 after averaging 396.42 yards graduate assistant (1992-93); longest-tenured assistant on the Topper staff with per game and ranked third with 29.17 points per Southern Illinois, assistant (1994-95) eight years of service on the Hill, serves as contest, with the offense throwing for more than Tulsa, assistant (1996) Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers coach of 2,000 yards for the first time since 1986. Both Indiana, assistant (1997-01) the Hilltoppers. Haddix and Moore were able to pick up second- WKU, assistant (2002-06); His tutelage helped wide receiver Jake Gaebler team all-league honors in his offense. assistant head coach (2007- ) lead WKU in receptions (54), receiving yards (588) In 2003, Weist directed a unit that averaged 32.8 Family — Wife, Karen; one son, James (1) and receiving TDs (4), and Gaebler’s 54 receptions points and 394.5 yards per contest, with the former ranked as the fourth-highest single-season total in the fifth-highest per-game figure in school history. (1996), Southern Illinois (1994-95), Michigan school history. Gaebler needs 25 receptions in 2009 His efforts in shifting to a more balanced attack led (1990-93) and Alabama (1988-89), in addition to to break Curtis Hamilton’s school career mark of to the Toppers throwing for 1,974 yards, the most serving as SIU’s recruiting coordinator. 149 receptions, while 570 receiving yards would by a WKU offense since the 1986 season. Haddix The Wolverines reached four postseason bowl make him only the fifth Hilltopper to post 2,000- was selected the Gateway Conference Freshman of games during his tenure, including two Rose Bowl plus career receiving yards. the Year, while Moore was an honorable mention appearances, while the Crimson Tide appeared in a Hamilton concluded his four-year career in 2007 all-league selection. Casey Rooney was selected first- pair of postseason contests while he was on the by setting the school’s all-time records for both catch- team all-conference after posting the third-highest coaching staff including the 1990 Sugar Bowl. es and receiving yards (2,324), while his 66 recep- season reception total in school history. A native of Bay City, Mich., Weist was a wide tions as a senior matched the WKU season mark. In his first year at WKU, Weist coached sec- receiver at Alabama from 1984-87, taking part in “I chose to coach college football to stay involved ond-team All-Gateway Conference selection Jon three postseason bowl games. He earned a bache- in the game that I think can have the greatest Frazier — who tied a school season record with lor’s degree in health and physical education in impact on a young man’s life,” said Weist. “The nine 100-yard games and posted the second-best 1988, then added an exercise physiology master’s daily challenge to make yourself better, and the season mark with 1,537 rushing yards — as well degree one year later. weekly battle during the season tests the character of as Jeremi Johnson and the individual and the team and teaches lessons that Rooney, both members no other area of life can accomplish.” of the league’s All- Weist was WKU’s offensive coordinator from Newcomer Team. Three 2004-07, calling plays for one of the most prolific running backs collected units in school history. Not only did four-year more than 500 yards as starters Justin Haddix and Lerron Moore etch their the team recorded the names in the WKU record book in numerous cate- second-best season gories, Hamilton became the first Topper wide out rushing total in school to be selected to an All-America team since 1996 history, while three following the 2006 campaign. wide receivers averaged WKU ranked 23rd in the country in total more than a catch per offense, also finishing 17th in pass efficiency rating, contest for the first time while posting more than 4,000 total yards for the since 1998. fifth consecutive season. Weist’s passing attack aver- Weist came to the aged better than 200 yards per outing for the first Hill from Indiana, time since 1986, as the 2,248 yards racked up by where he served as wide the unit through the air were the fifth most in receivers coach from WKU history. 1997-01. While at IU, In addition to Hamilton’s performance, redshirt he also held special freshman Gaebler was selected to the Gateway teams responsibilities Football Conference All-Newcomer Team in his with the return units first season of action while Hamilton, Haddix, and was the recruiting Moore and Chris Sullivan earned all-league honors, coordinator his first and Andrew McCloud was also a member of the two years. All-Newcomer squad. Weist was also was the Weist helped direct an offense that averaged receivers coach at Tulsa

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Graduate Assistant (Defense) Coach Jami DeBerry

at linebacker in his final two seasons after helping The DeBerry File WKU to an 18-7 (72%) mark and back-to-back Jami DeBerry appearances in the NCAA I-AA Playoffs. The Born — Nov. 10, 1981, Donelson, Tenn. Toppers also qualified for the postseason in his first High School — Franklin-Simpson (Ky.) ’00 three years on the Hill, including winning the 2002 HS Athletics — Football, QB, 4 letters (hon- I-AA national championship. orable mention all-state, first-team all-con- Second Season Following his final campaign, DeBerry was ference); Baseball, IF/P, 4 letters (all-dis- (WKU ’05) one of two players to earn the team’s Academic trict) Award at the annual postseason banquet. College — WKU ’05 (BS), ’07 (MS) A 2005 graduate with a degree in exercise sci- College Athletics — Football, LB, 2 letters Former Topper Jami ence, he earned his Coaching Experience — DeBerry is in his sec- master’s degree in WKU, intern (2007); graduate assistant ond season as a gradu- sports administration (2008- ) ate assistant working in December of 2007. with the Hilltopper In addition to his his final semester as an undergraduate student. defense. He also operations experience He came to the Hill from Franklin-Simpson worked with WKU with the program, (Ky.) High, where he started three years while football as an opera- DeBerry has experi- earning honorable mention all-state and first- tions intern in 2007. ence assisting with the team all-conference accolades as a quarterback. A member of the strength and condi- He also earned four letters in baseball, helping program from 2000-04, tioning staff after lead the Wildcats to three district champi- DeBerry earned letters working as an assistant onships and two region titles.

Graduate Assistant (Offense) Coach Brian Rector

school’s third year of playing varsity football The Rector File and fourth year of existence and earned Brian Rector Tennessee coach of the year honors by the Born — Apr. 10, 1974, Horse Cave, Ky. Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Rector High School — Owensboro Catholic, 1992 implemented all offensive, defensive and special HS Athletics — Football (3 letters), Baseball teams aspects of the program while also setting (3 letters) First Season up academic and tutoring programs to track the College — Bellarmine 1996 (BA) (Bellarmine ’96) academic progress of his players. He also engi- College Athletics — None neered an upset win over Brentwood Academy Coaching Experience — in 2008, making Ravenwood the first public Daviess County High School (Ky.), Brian Rector is in his school in Williamson Assistant (1996-99) first season as the County to defeat Oldham County High School (Ky.), Hilltoppers graduate Brentwood Academy Defensive Coordinator (1999-2001) assistant coach for in 31 years. Ravenwood High School (Tenn.), Head offense. He comes to the Prior to coaching at Coach (2002-08) Hill after serving as head Ravenwood, Rector WKU, graduate assistant (2009- ) coach of Ravenwood worked as defensive Family — Wife, Harpreet; one son, Tucker High School (Brentwood, coordinator at Oldham (5), and one daugther, Gabrielle (3) Tenn.) for the last seven County High School seasons and posting an (Buckner, Ky.) and as a Kent.). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in overall record of 43-22. varsity assistant/fresh- History/Secondary Education from Bellarmine He led Ravenwood to man and JV coach at University and a Masters in Secondary Education a state championship in Daviess County High from WKU. He and his wife, Harpreet, have two 2005 in only the School (Owensboro, children, Tucker (5) and Gabrielle (3).

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Director of Football Operations Nick Uhlenhopp

dents who assisted as the Eagles put together a The Uhlenhopp File nationally ranked recruiting class. In addition to handling all aspects of recruit’s official visits — Born — Oct. 16, 1979, Nevada, Iowa Nick Uhlenhopp including arranging lodging, food and travel High School — Nevada (Iowa) ’98 accommodations — he managed ticket requests HS Athletics — Football, OL/DL, 3 letters from high school coaches and prospects for home (all-state, all-conference); Track & Field, Third Season games and was responsible for overseeing all corre- shot/discus, 3 letters (state qualifier, all- (Graceland [Iowa] ’02) spondence sent out to potential student-athletes. conference); Baseball, 3 letters, C (all-con- Uhlenhopp also assisted the Director of Football ference); Wrestling, heavyweight, 3 letters (sectional champion) Operations in his daily duties. College — Graceland (Iowa) ’02 (BA); Boston Nick Uhlenhopp is in his third year on the Hill He began working at BC the previous season, College ’04 (MS) as the director of foot- helping the staff as the College Athletics — Football, OL, 4 letters ball operations after Eagles’ recruiting class (Academic All-American, all-conference); spending five years in ended up ranked 14th Track & Field, shot, 4 letters (Academic the Boston College by both SuperPrep maga- All-American, indoor and outdoor national football office assisting zine and ESPN.com. qualifier, all-conference) with recruiting. That year, he also had Experience — His duties at WKU responsibilities monitor- Boston College, graduate assistant recruit- include overseeing trav- ing study hall for incoming assistant (2002); recruiting assistant el arrangements and ing freshmen in the foot- (2003-06) recruiting operations, ball program. WKU, director of operations (2007- ) and assisting in the Uhlenhopp earned his setup of all camps and bachelor’s degree from years and also played in the HAAC-GPAC All- clinics. He also works Graceland (Iowa) Uni- Star Game. Uhlenhopp also competed on the directly with the versity in 2002 after track team for four seasons, qualifying for the Touchdown Club — starting for four years at national championship in the shot put twice dur- football’s booster and center for the Yellow- ing the outdoor campaign and once during support group — and jackets. In addition to indoor competition. A four-time all-HAAC hon- is the program’s liaison with all offices on campus. twice being named an Academic All-American, oree in the event, he was also an Academic All- Uhlenhopp last managed the day-to-day opera- he was honored four times on the Heart of America selection in track as well. tions of the BC recruiting office in 2006, supervis- America Athletic Conference team including He was awarded his master’s degree from ing a staff of nine graduate and undergraduate stu- picking up first-team honors each of his last two Boston College in 2004.

Director of Equipment & Facility Operations Mark Harris

ordering and distributing all equipment and The Harris File clothing gear, management of the locker room and overseeing a student staff that assists the Born — Jan. 6, 1961, Bowling Green, Ky. Mark Harris program both on and off the field. High School — Warren Central (Ky.) ’79 Harris was a longtime administrator on the HS Athletics — Basketball, G, 2 letters Hill, beginning as a shipping clerk in WKU’s Experience — Third Season Shipping and Receiving Department before working his way up to manager — he served in WKU, director of operations/equipment that position for five years before entering the manager (2007- ) sales profession. After beginning as a sales repre- Family — Wife, LaDonna; one daughter, Mark Harris — a long- sentative for Frito- Sydney (9) time supporter of WKU Lay, Inc., in 1999, Athletics — is the Director Harris also coordinat- tive in 2003 and worked his way up to district of Equipment & Facility ed sales for Rental sales representative. Operations and is in his Services Corporation Harris also served as a Kentucky High third season with the and Heartland Equip- School Athletic Association football official for WKU football program. ment before moving 16 seasons. A member of the to Whayne Supply A 1979 graduate of Warren Central High, Athletic Equipment Man- Company. He started the Bowling Green native and his wife, agers Association, his with the organization LaDonna, have a nine-year-old daughter, responsibilities include as a sales representa- Sydney.

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Assoc. Athletic Dir./Dir. of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Bill Edwards

graduate assistant. The Edwards File An active member of the National Athletic Bill Edwards Trainers Association, he coordinates the sports Born — Nov. 7, 1952, Franklin, Ky. medicine program for all WKU sports. His fam- High School — Franklin-Simpson (Ky.) ’70 ily ties with Hilltopper athletics go back two HS Athletics — Football trainer, 4 letters; 33rd Season generations. His grandfather, B.J. White, Baseball, 1 letter earned letters in football (’23-26) and basketball College — WKU ’74 (BS), ’76 (MA) (WKU ’74) (’24-25). His stepfather, Bill Kinslow, played Training Experience — football at WKU in 1954. WKU, student (1970-74) WKU, graduate assistant (1975-76) Bill Edwards — affec- WKU, assistant (1977-83) tionately known as “Doc WKU, head trainer (1983- ) E” on the Hill — has Family — Wife, Jennie; two daughters, Faith been a part of the athlet- (18) and Rachel (15) ic scene at his alma mater since 1970. He was Edwards, who holds both bachelor’s (’74) and named the Hilltopper master’s (’76) degrees from WKU, also teaches head trainer in 1983 after in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation spending six years as an and Sport. assistant. He had previ- He and his wife, Jennie, have two daughters, ously worked as a student Faith (18) and Rachel (15). trainer and then as a

Video Coordinator Chris Zuccaro

Toppers’ future opponents. The Zuccaro File Prior to coming to the Hill, Zuccaro worked Chris Zuccaro with video at a pair of NCAA Division I-A Born — Nov. 1, 1980, Natchez, Miss. (Football Bowl Subdivision) schools, gaining High School — Cathedral (Miss.) ’99 experience at both Mississippi and Southern HS Athletics — Golf, 3 letters Mississippi before earning his bachelor’s degree College — Southern Mississippi ’06 (BS) Third Season from the latter school in 2006. Video Experience — (Southern Mississippi ’06) At USM, Zuccaro filmed and edited games and Mississippi, sports video student assistant practices, prepared his coaches’ video cut-ups, (1999-04) Southern Mississippi, sports video gradu- Chris Zuccaro is in his ate assistant (2004-06) third season as WKU’s video WKU, video coordinator (2007- ) coordinator. In this role, he Family — Wife, Jamie and his student assistant staff are responsible for processed opponent film and was responsible for filming and editing prac- media equipment at road games and bowls. He also tices and games, handling helped coordinate the Sports Video Department’s the program’s XOS video coverage assignments for all programs. editing system, maintaining Zuccaro assisted in filming game and practice all media equipment, and and was responsible for media equipment at road exchanging video with the contests and bowl games while at Ole Miss as well. Nate Tammi Casey Brett Dennison Farrell McDowell Riley

Assistant Administrative Graduate Graduate Recruiting Assistant Assistant, Assistant, Coordinator Equipment Operations

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WKU President Dr. Gary Ransdell

Dr. Gary A. Ransdell was named the ninth president of Western Kentucky University on September 12, 1997. Ransdell, 58, received his bachelor’s degree from WKU in 1973 in mass communications, a master of public service degree in public administration in 1974, and a doctor of education degree from Indiana University in 1978. Ransdell joined WKU after serving four years as Vice President for Administration and Advance- ment and seven years as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. His previous professional experiences at WKU also include service as a field representative in the Office of University School Relations from 1974 to 1976 and as Associate Director of Alumni Affairs from 1978 to 1981. Ransdell became Director of Alumni Relations at Southern Methodist University in 1981, a position he held until 1987 when he was named the Vice President at Clemson. Ransdell and the WKU Board of Regents are leading the campus through a dramatic transformation from a university of regional importance to a leading American university with international reach. WKU has been the fastest growing university in Kentucky for 12 straight years, with enrollment swelling from 14,500 to more than 20,000 this fall. The applicant pool has doubled to more than 14,000 and student retention has grown from 67 percent to 76 percent. A key element in the transformation of WKU is growth in private support. WKU completed its first capital campaign on June 30, 2003, with $102 million in gifts and pledges. A second campaign in the range of $200 million was launched and Elizabethtown; the creation of the Gatton Dr. Ransdell, pictured clockwise with his in 2007, and $140 million of that goal has been Academy of Math and Science; Kentucky’s first fed- wife, Julie, daughter-in-law Brooke, and sons raised. The “New Century of Spirit” campaign eral research lab; Kentucky’s only independent Patrick and Matthew. will be completed in 2012. Honors College; and expanded study abroad pro- Another priority is a complete rebuilding of the grams. True to its plan, WKU has the largest num- Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of WKU campus. Nearly $400 million in campus ber of distance-learning courses and the largest dis- St. Louis. construction has been completed since 1998, tance-learning enrollment among Kentucky’s eight Dr. Ransdell and his wife, Julie, met, dated and $100 million is currently under way and $150 universities. were married while at WKU pursuing their million more is planned for the next few years. WKU’s athletics programs have won five Sun undergraduate degrees. They have two sons — Other measures of progress include a dramatic Belt Conference all sports titles and have become Patrick, 30, who graduated from WKU in 2002 push in sponsored research, which has grown from the NCAA’s newest Division I-A football member. and is the Assistant Director of Athletics at $11 million to nearly $30 million since 1998; Ransdell served as President of the Sun Belt Coastal Carolina, and Matthew, 26, who graduat- growth in federal appropriations from $1 million to Conference in 2000. He received the Outstanding ed from WKU in 2006 and is an attorney in $15 million per year; the growth of new degree pro- Professional Award for Public Relations from the Florida. Both Patrick and Matthew were four-year grams in electrical, mechanical and civil engineer- WKU Department of Journalism in 1997. lettermen with the WKU baseball team. Patrick ing; WKU’s first doctoral program — a Doctor of Ransdell has served on the Board of Directors of and Brooke (WKU ’04) were married in August Education degree in Educational Leadership; a new the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 2004, and brought Gary and Julie’s first grand- Division of Extended Learning and Outreach; and and as the 1999 Chair of the Warren County child into the world on June 12, 2008. Walker a new emphasis on the commercialization of intel- United Way Campaign. In 2004, Ransdell com- Leigh Ransdell is a little Hilltopper who is pro- lectual property and the transfer of WKU technol- pleted a four-year appointment on the Southern jected as a member of the Class of 2029! The ogy to the Kentucky workplace; growth in the three Regional Education Board (SREB). Dr. Ransdell Ransdells are proud owners of two Labrador WKU regional campuses in Glasgow, Owensboro currently serves as the Chair of the Board of the Retrievers named Topper and Spirit!

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WKU Director of Athletics Dr. Camden Wood Selig

Dr. Camden Wood Selig’s (pronounced SEE-lig) leadership and vision as Western Kentucky’s University’s Director of Athletics has resulted in a historic combination of academic and athletic success for WKU athletics. With a Sun Belt Conference record 10 team championships in 2007-08 and nine more in 2008-09, WKU’s 19 combined titles over the last two years are more than any NCAA school in the nation during this period. WKU has won an astounding 65 Sun Belt Conference championships (regular season and/or tournament) this decade. WKU has also had more individuals honored for their academic achievements by the Sun Belt Conference than any other league institution in each of the last five years, and every men’s and women’s athletic team currently exceeds the NCAA required 925 Academic Progress Report Rate (APR). In this decade, 85 percent of WKU student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility have graduated. Other WKU academic highlights include: • For all 438 WKU student-athletes, the overall Hilltoppers are now the newest of the 120 Football cumulative average GPA is 3.0. Male student- Bowl Subdivision members and are eligible to win Director of Athletics Dr. Camden Wood Selig pictured (L-R) with his son, Lex (12); son, athletes have an average cumulative GPA of the Sun Belt Conference and compete in a post- Nick (10), daughter, Julianna (5); and wife, 2.82, female student-athletes have a cumulative season bowl game for the first time in 2009. Ellen. 3.17 average, and 46 percent of all student- Selig has also spearheaded more than $100 mil- athletes have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. lion in new construction and renovations to endowment of $3.5 million. • Ten of the university’s athletic teams have a WKU’s athletic facilities this decade including: Selig was appointed to a five-year term on the cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better and 18 • Over $50 million toward the renovation and prestigious NCAA Women’s Basketball Committee athletic teams have a cumulative team GPA of expansion of Houchens Industries – L.T. in November 2006, and his influence helped WKU 2.7 or higher. Smith Stadium including a $1.5 million video and E.A. Diddle Arena serve as a host site for the first • WKU student-athletes in the university’s 19 replay scoreboard, a new playing surface, an and second rounds of the 2009 NCAA Division I sports are majoring in 76 different programs. 823-seat Topper Club level, and expanded Women’s Basketball Tournament. He also helped Since Selig’s arrival at WKU, the Hilltoppers seating capacity to nearly 25,000; WKU partner with The Club at Olde Stone to serve have been a mainstay atop the Vic Bubas Cup • A $33 million renovation to E.A. Diddle as one of six regional host sites for the 2009 NCAA standings, which ranks all conference schools based Arena that was completed in 2003; Men’s Golf Championships. Additionally, Selig has on their finish in each of the league’s 19 sponsored • $3 million in baseball stadium renovations, with served as the chair of both the Sun Belt Conference sports. WKU has claimed four titles (2002, 2003, groundbreaking on a $1 million clubhouse Athletic Directors and Men’s Basketball committees 2006, 2008) while finishing no worse than second scheduled to begin in the summer of 2009; in his time on the Hill. Selig was honored at the over the last eight years. Hilltopper and Lady • $2.5 million toward Phase I of a new track Citizenship Through Sports Alliance Awards Dinner Topper teams have also been regular participants in and field complex that was completed in the in St. Louis in June 2005 for his role in instituting a NCAA postseason action since Selig’s arrival from spring of 2008; full-team, pregame handshake before every Gateway the University of Virginia. Six programs have com- • Opening the Student-Athlete Success Center Conference football match-up, making the league bined to make 21 NCAA Tournament appearances in January of 2009, a 10,000-square-foot the first in the NCAA to implement a pregame show in team sports, and the football team claimed the complex featuring computer labs and break- of sportsmanship. 2002 NCAA Division I-AA championship, out rooms for WKU student-athletes to study, Selig, starting his second decade at WKU, worked WKU’s only national title in any team sport. work on school projects, and receive tutorial previously at the University of Virginia for 11 years, While excellence in the classroom and in com- assistance and academic advising. serving the last five as Associate Athletics Director for petition have marked the first 10 years of Selig’s After inheriting an athletic program that incurred External Operations. Prior to his tenure at Virginia, tenure on the Hill, it is his guidance in helping the a deficit in the fiscal year prior to his arrival (1998- Selig worked three years at Virginia Commonwealth school move up to the highest level of competition 99), Selig’s leadership has helped grow the annual University as Assistant Athletic Director and Director that will impact the Department of Athletics well athletics department budget from $5.6 million in of Ticket Operations. He has a Bachelor of Arts into the future. 1999-2000 to more than $18.5 million in 2009-10. degree in psychology from Washington & Lee Selig was one of the key figures on campus to He has also spearheaded fund-raising endeavors that University (1983), a master’s degree in sports admin- help garner the support to move the football pro- have secured a $5 million Houchens Industries nam- istration from Ohio University (1987), and a doctor- gram from the NCAA Division I-AA level to I-A, ing rights gift, eight endowed scholarships for ate in educational leadership from the University of which the school’s Board of Regents voted in favor women’s basketball and four consecutive years of Virginia (1999) with minors in statistics and busi- of on Nov. 2, 2006. Following a two-year transi- more than $1 million in annual Hilltopper Athletic ness. He and his wife, Ellen, have three children, Lex tion period that began in the fall of 2007, the Foundation giving. The HAF has built a total (12), Nick (10) and Julianna (5).

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Craig Biggs Vice President while serving in his third year on the A four-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers, Southern Little League Board. Burton won more than 40 singles and 30 doubles Facilities/ Biggs, 38, earned both his bachelor’s and master’s matches during his WKU career. His efforts helped Ticket degrees from Western Kentucky. He and his wife, the Toppers win 39 matches during his career, which Operations Stacey, have two sons, Alex (12) and Mason (8). included posting a 10-5 mark his senior campaign. Burton, 45, is a 1983 graduate of Russellville Craig Biggs, who has High School. His father, Don, coached at Warren worked on the Hill since B.J. Burton Central High school for three years before moving to 1993, was named Associate Russellville High. Athletics Director for Facilities/Ticket Operations in Marketing/ 2008. He previously had served as Associate Athletics New Business Jim Clark Director of Facilities since July of 2006 after serving Development as the school’s Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities External since 2001. B.J. Burton joined the Operations/ Biggs is responsible for managing a $2 million WKU athletic department Hilltopper budget for facilities and operations while coordinat- in July of 2006. A Athletic ing and overseeing the Athletic Facilities department Bowling Green native, Burton was a member of Foundation and all ticket operations for athletics. He also over- the Western Kentucky University tennis team sees game management and scheduling practices for from 1984-87 and earned a degree in recreation Jim Clark is in his 10th all Hilltopper and Lady Topper programs and and park administration. year at WKU after joining the Hilltoppers’ athletic administers contractual services for concessions and Burton's responsibilities on the Hill include department in 2000. He oversees external opera- catering. Biggs, who served as the day-to-day point increasing season, single-game and group ticket tions in the athletic department as well as the person for the renovation and expansion of sales; increasing student attendance at WKU athlet- Hilltopper Athletic Foundation. He also serves as Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium and the ic events; overseeing the school's licensing agree- the development director for major gifts for WKU renovation of E.A. Diddle Arena, has overseen capi- ments, and developing new corporate partners along Athletics and oversees postseason championship tal construction projects totaling more than $90 mil- with stewarding existing corporate relationships. coordination and travel. lion dollars during his tenure. After serving as Director of Special Projects and Clark works closely with board members, donors, A native of Columbia, Ky., Biggs originally served Assistant to the Athletic Director, he was named prospective donors and volunteers and is responsible as the Coordinator of Athletic Concessions in 1993, Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing and for developing and monitoring a comprehensive adding the title of Coordinator of Athletic Facilities Promotions in 1995. Burton was promoted to fund-raising program with a major emphasis on a year later. Associate Athletic Director in 2000. increased annual giving. Under his leadership, HAF He has served as the tournament director for sev- In his role with the Rams, Burton oversaw a staff assets have grown from slightly more than $1 million eral Sun Belt Conference championships held on the of six that was responsible for marketing all 16 in 2002 to more than $6 million in 2009. HAF WKU campus during his tenure, and has staffed VCU sports. He was in charge of the design and sale annual direct contributions to WKU athletics have numerous league championships outside of Bowling of both corporate sponsorship and group sales pack- grown from $300,000 to more than $700,000, and Green. He was also part of the NCAA’s game man- ages, overseeing all television, print and radio adver- the group’s annual membership has also grown from agement staff for women’s basketball and golf post- tising, and was part of the event management group 678 to more than 1,500. During his tenure at WKU, season tournaments along with the 2003 men’s bas- for men’s basketball, baseball and men’s and Clark also organized the total re-seating of E.A. ketball Final Four in New Orleans. Additionally, fel- women’s soccer. Burton also managed the Diddle Arena in 2003 while also cultivating and sell- low Sun Belt members Arkansas-Little Rock, VCU/Charles Barkley Celebrity Golf Tournament ing 16 luxury suites. Middle Tennessee and North Texas have consulted — which raised $30,000 annually for 11 years — Clark also served as WKU’s Coordinator of Biggs regarding the development of their on-campus marketed outside events at the school’s Stuart C. Marketing and Promotions from 1992-93 before athletic facilities. Siegel Center and oversaw the Rams’ pep band, working as the Development Associate at the On campus, Biggs has been part of more than a cheerleaders and dance team. University of Mississippi from 1993-2000. dozen committees, including serving on the Burton helped negotiate a 10-year agreement As Development Associate for the Ole Miss University Trademark and Logo Redesign with Alltel Communications for the naming rights Loyalty Foundation, Clark increased annual giving Committee as Chair of the group. He then served as of VCU’s new basketball arena that opened in 1999, 300% from 1993-99. He assisted in the university’s the athletic department’s Collegiate Licensing coor- which generated $2.4 million in revenue, and $13 million football stadium expansion campaign dinator and has also represented the athletics depart- worked with Pepsi-Cola on an 11-year contract and planned coaches’ caravan tours and the Loyalty ment on the University Parking and Transportation extension that will gross more than $1.1 million for Foundation Golf Tournament. He was responsible Committee, Homecoming Planning Committee, the school’s athletic department. Over his final seven for the solicitation and sales of 1,000 rebel club seats, Special Events Committee and Parents Weekend years at VCU, the school’s sponsorship revenue generating $1,000,000 annually, and was instru- Committee. Biggs has also volunteered coaching increased by more than $450,000. mental in the sale of Sky Suites for the Rebels’ 2002 football, basketball and baseball in the community. In addition to serving as tournament director of football stadium expansion. He served four years on the Warren County Parks seven NCAA Championship events, Burton has also During his first stint at WKU, Clark developed a Pee Wee Baseball League Board of Directors, includ- been a member of the NCAA Division I men’s ten- comprehensive corporate sponsorship package for ing a two-year term as President, and is currently nis committee for three years. WKU Athletics and sold and administered corpo-

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rate sponsorships and ticket packages. He also start- 32 years. Both of their children are WKU graduates: sports through press releases, press conferences, ed the student athletics Booster Club and assisted daughter, Kim (2003); son, Keith (2006). publications, event coverage and the athletic with HAF’s annual membership campaign and auc- department’s Web site, wkusports.com. tion. He also sold and administered corporate spon- Darrell Horn At the conference office, Stewart and his staff were sorships, ticket packages and season ticket sales for responsible for internal and external communications revenue producing sports. Business for all Sun Belt Conference publicity. Stewart created A native of McComb, Miss., Clark is an active Affairs and helped institute media relations standards for member of the National Association of Athletic every league school, served as the conference’s primary Development Directors and enjoys golf and traveling Darrell Horn was pro- contact for men’s basketball, and was the conference in his spare time. He earned his bachelor’s degree in moted to Associate Athletic liaison with ESPN/ERT and the school’s athletic Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana Director of Business Affairs directors in developing the Sun Belt’s annual football in 1989, while obtaining a master’s degree in Sports in 2006 after serving as and basketball television schedule. He also served on Administration from Southern Mississippi in 1991. WKU’s Athletic Business Manager since 2000. He the BCS Media Relations Committee for college foot- oversees all business transactions for WKU Athletics. ball’s 2008 National Championship Game. Pam Herriford Horn’s numerous responsibilities have included Prior to coming to the Sun Belt, Stewart preparing and reviewing the annual budget for 19 worked in the National Football League for 15 SWA/ sports and support departments, communicating years. He was hired by the Cleveland Browns as Compliance with university administration on budget issues, Executive Director of Communications and monitoring athletic scholarships and preparing the Media Relations in 1999, helping to create the Pam Herriford has school’s annual NCAA audit. Horn, who supervises franchise’s communications/media relations served as Associate Athletics a staff of two, also is responsible for monitoring all department as it re-entered the league as an expan- Director with responsibility coaches’ camps for compliance with NCAA regula- sion team. Stewart developed the Browns’ strategy for compliance of NCAA tions, approving expenses in accordance with the for releasing organizational messages via press con- rules for all WKU sports programs since 1991. She state’s purchasing procedures, reviewing cash ferences, press releases, interviews, the team’s offi- also serves as WKU’s Senior Woman Administrator. receipts, and special projects as assigned by Selig. cial Web site and publications. The club’s Web Herriford was originally hired by WKU in August Horn came to the Hill in July 2000 with nearly site, clevelandbrowns.com, earned the No. 2 rank- 1977 as the first full-time female assistant athletic three decades of financial administrative experience. ing out of 131 professional team web sites in 2004 trainer and continued in athletic training until 1981. In his previous position, he worked as a finance in an annual survey conducted by Street and In August 1981, she became Coordinator of processor at Logan Aluminum after serving a stint as Smith’s Sports Business Journal. Stewart assisted the Women’s Athletics and in 1985 was named Assistant the accounts receivable manager at U.S. Colors, Inc., NFL’s public relations staff at Super Bowl XXXVI Athletic Director and SWA. in Scottsville, Ky. Horn began at Fruit of the Loom’s in New Orleans and was the AFC public relations Herriford has served on numerous committees worldwide headquarters in Bowling Green, where representative at the 2000 Pro Bowl in Hawaii throughout her career. She is currently serving as he worked 22 years in financial administration and while with the Browns. He also served on the Chair of the Sun Belt Conference SWA group and is was responsible for budget development, analysis NFL’s Media Policies Committee. a member of the conference’s Executive Committee, and forecasting for the final 12 years. Stewart was the Assistant Director of Public which is responsible for approving the conference A native of Eldorado, Ill., Horn graduated from Relations for the Indianapolis Colts from 1991-99, office’s annual budget, conference tournament host Russell County (Ky.) High School in 1968 before where he helped direct activities between the organi- sites, and any new legislation or alterations to the earning an accounting degree from WKU in 1972. zation, community and media with major responsi- conference’s bylaws. She is also currently serving on Horn and his wife, Ineta, also a WKU graduate, have bilities focused on writing press releases and produc- the WKU Diversity Committee and on the Board of two daughters: Whitney Moore, who resides in ing team publications as well as arranging and coor- Directors for the WKU Alumni W-Club. Herriford Bowling Green; and Marla Carter, who lives in dinating interviews and press conferences. While served a previous stint as W-Club President. Owensboro. The Horns also have two grandchildren. with Indianapolis, he worked on the NFL’s public Herriford previously served multiple terms on the relations staff at Super Bowl XXVII in Los Angeles NCAA Research Committee and the NCAA Todd Stewart and at three consecutive AFC Championship Games Softball Committee, has served as tournament direc- (1997-99). The Colts’ public relations staff was pre- tor for NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional and Communications/ sented the 1996 Pete Rozelle Award, an annual honor First/Second Round games at E.A Diddle Arena. Media Relations bestowed to the NFL’s top PR staff as voted by the She has also served as Sun Belt Conference tourna- Pro Football Writers of America. ment director for women’s basketball, volleyball, soc- Todd Stewart joined Stewart, 43, received his bachelor’s degree in com- cer, cross country and softball and has been involved the WKU athletic depart- munications from Miami (Ohio) in 1988, where he in the hosting of the annual state of Kentucky girl’s ment in June of 2008 after twice received the Miami University Parents’ Council high school basketball “Sweet Sixteen” since it first working as the Associate Student Achievement Award for outstanding service came to the WKU campus in 1986. Commissioner of Communications at the Sun to the school. He worked as a graduate assistant in A native of Franklin, Ky., Herriford graduated Belt Conference since February of 2005. Stewart’s the sports information department at the University from WKU in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in duties include helping publicize and brand WKU of Tennessee from 1988-90 while also pursuing a physical education and also obtained a master’s in athletics on the national, regional and local level as master’s degree in communications. A native of education in 1977. A letter winner in tennis and well as managing the department responsible for Cincinnati, Ohio, Stewart and his wife, Rebecca, track, she and her husband, Ron, have been married generating media exposure for the university’s 19 have one son, Blake (9).

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Academic Championship Effort

Dixie Mahurin Sun Belt Conference Report Academic Coordinator Dixie Mahurin is an experienced academic advisor who The following are the NCAA Academic Progress Report has served the needs of WKU’s student-athletes for more (APR) scores for the nine programs in the Sun Belt Conference than 25 years. that support football (based on a scale of 1,000 points): Mahurin, the school’s director of athletic-academic support, oversees a staff of four assistants who aid student-athletes in their efforts to graduate by helping track degree programs, schedule classes, hire tutors and monitor study hall sessions WKU ...... 948 Troy ...... 945 four times a week. She works directly with both the men’s and Middle Tennessee ...... 945 women’s basketball programs. Arkansas State ...... 941 A former high school mathematics and chemistry teacher Louisiana-Lafayette ...... 916 who also served as a counselor, Mahurin was the Director of High School Guidance Florida Atlantic...... 913 Services at Christian County High School before coming to the Hill. North Texas ...... 911 In addition to earning her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and chemistry and Louisiana-Monroe...... 906 her master’s degree in counseling from WKU, Mahurin also has her psychometry Florida International ...... 904 certification. Mahurin and her husband, Peter, have one daughter, Sarah Jo. The Mahurin family has endowed a professorship in gifted studies at WKU. WKU’s Academic Support team is totally dedicated to the academic progress of student-athletes. WKU athletes now are JaShard Justice able to utilize the newly built Student-Athlete Success Center, Academic Advisor completed in the spring of 2009. JaShard Justice is in his seventh year as WKU’s Tutoring Coordinator, a role in Each of WKU’s 19 athletic teams has exceeded the NCAA’s which he is responsible for working with all Hilltopper and mandated 925 Academic Progress Rate (APR) score, and Lady Topper student-athletes. Justice, a former Topper foot- WKU’s 948 APR in football is higher than all other Sun Belt ball player, is also the team’s primary academic advisor. Conference programs. Justice, a native of Texas City, Texas, lettered for four years WKU has had more individuals honored for their academic from 1995-98, helping WKU to 26 victories in that time — achievements by the Sun Belt Conference than any other league including three winning seasons — as well as a berth in the institution in each of the last four years, and 85 percent of 1997 NCAA Division I-AA quarterfinals as the Toppers con- WKU student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility this cluded his junior year with a 10-2 mark. As a senior, Justice decade have graduated. recorded career highs with 28 tackles, three interceptions and WKU student-athletes in the university’s 19 sports are six passes broken up in helping WKU to a 7-4 finish. majoring in 76 different programs, and 10 of the university’s He has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in sociology from WKU, and he athletic teams currently maintain a cumulative team GPA of taught in the department of sociology before joining the athletic department staff. 3.0 or better. Justice has one daughter, 11-year-old Taylor.

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Academic Championship Effort

Since 1970, seven Hilltoppers have been honored nationally for their work in the classroom. Jim Barber was the school’s first CoSIDA Academic All-American after earning second-team honors in 1970, and he was a first-team selection a year later. Mark Fatkin (1984 and ’85), Brian Bixler (1994, ’95) and Patrick Goodman (1998, ’99) were all honored as Academic All-Americans twice during their careers, while Tim Ford (1981) and Brian Lowder (2002) were also recognized. Goodman, Lowder and Jason Michael have also been selected to the I-AA Athletic Director’s Association Academic All-Star Team. The Toppers In The Classroom Thirty-four current Hilltoppers have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better or recorded a 3.0 GPA at least one semester in 2008-09:

Name GPA Major Shelley Anthony 3.00 Interdisciplinary Studies Stephen Ayers 3.40 Business/Marketing Education Jerrod Babik 3.40 Management Dustin Boyer 4.00 Middle Grades Education Chris Brice 3.25 Undecided Tyler Bruce 3.25 Civil Engineering Chris Bullard 3.06 Exercise Science Tavis Ciochetty 3.06 Biology Quinterrance Cooper 3.00 Sport Management Clay Cunningham 3.00 Undecided Jack Doyle 3.25 Physical Education Tyran Golden 3.20 Management L.J. Harbison 3.25 Management Tyrell Hayden 3.40 Management Cody Hughes 3.00 Exercise Science Tyler Julian 3.08 Marketing Preston King 3.00 Management Jacob McLaurin 3.20 Psychology Joe Montano 3.60 Broadcasting Jeremy Moore 3.00 Business Economics Brandon Pierce 3.00 Exercise Science Lloyd Pressley 3.12 Mechanical Engineering Chris Riggs 3.50 Nursing Zachary Rinestine 3.21 Biology James Rusin 3.60 Communication Studies Mark Santoro 3.40 Management Adam Smith 3.00 Construction Management Luke Stansfield 3.60 Psychology Seth Tamme 3.60 Marketing Casey Tinius 3.60 Management Marcus Vasquez 3.00 Exercise Science Seth White 3.00 History/Social Studies Brandon Whitty 3.20 Undecided Chris Young 3.60 Electrical Engineering

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Life Skills

Norm Johnson is in his fifth season leading WKU’s Life Skills Team, which also includes Team Chaplain Gregg Farrell and Character Coach Sean Pugh. This trio focuses on the development of a personal enrichment program for student- athletes while they’re in school and in preparation for life after football. The Life Skills experience offers student-athletes comprehensive resources, guidance and support in several areas considered important to success including: Personal Development Appropriate Interpersonal Relationships, Sexual Responsibility, Alcohol Choices, Dealing with Grief, Depression and Personal Issues, Communications Skills, Achieving & Developing Self Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Visibility & Responsibility, Sleep Management, Nutrition For Performance, Sportsmanship, Social Etiquette & Manners, Understanding & Communicating with Authority Figures, Appreciating Diversity, Developing Leadership, Goal Setting & Evaluation, Anger Management, Injury Recovery & Rehab, and Communicating With The Media. Personal Money Matters Life Skills Coordinator Norm Johnson and his wife, Jimmie Lou. Student Financial Aid, Personal Spending Plan, Stretching Financial Resources, Saving Habits, Banking Skills, Credit Responsibility, Buying A Vehicle, Renting A Residence and Booking Travel & Airfare. Academic Development Intellectual Development, Individual Assessment & Orientation, Learning Style Assessment, Classes, Instructors & Areas Of Study Strategy, Writer’s Workshops, Classroom Habits & Note Taking, Academic Advisement & Tutoring, Communicating With Class Instructors, Time Manage-ment, Stress Management, and Planning a Meaningful Degree. Career Development Occupational Preference Assessment, Occupational Aptitude Assessment, Job Shadowing, Creating A Résumé, Networking & References, Summer Employment Experience, Internships, Interviewing Skills, Dressing For Success, Employability, Job Search Plan, WKU Career Center and a Lifetime Commitment To WKU. Community Service Volunteerism, Mentoring, Youth Sports, Peer Counseling, Public Speaking, Team Chaplain Gregg Farrell and his wife, Tammi. School Reading Program, and Developing A Positive Self-Image. In addition to a professional counseling background, a successful business career, and knowledge of campus and community re-sources, Johnson has a sin- cere interest in helping each and every member of the Hilltopper Football Family achieve personal success and satisfaction. Johnson, a WKU graduate and longtime supporter of the program, and his wife, Jimmie Lou, reside in Bowling Green.

Character Coach Sean Pugh

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Strength and Conditioning

Under the direction of Strength and Conditioning coaches Jim Nowell, John Stephanski, Duane Hall and Joey Carnes, the strength and conditioning program at WKU benefits each student-athlete on the Hill in a positive manner that reflects on his/her flexibility, agility, strength and endurance. The primary purpose of the strength and conditioning program Jim Nowell John Stephanski at Western Kentucky University is the prevention of injury. The secondary goal is to increase the athlete's performance potential. Not only does the increase in the strength of muscles, bones and con- nective tissue reduce the likelihood of incurring injury, it helps produce a stronger, more confident, more physical athlete. Hilltopper and Lady Topper athletes participate in a year-round, Duane Hall Joey Carnes comprehensive strength and conditioning program. WKU athletes train in two outstanding facilities, the new 10,000 square foot weight room in the newly renovated Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium, and the new conditioning facility in E.A. Diddle Arena that also features the latest in strength training equipment.

WKU Strength and Conditioning Staff. Front Row (L-R): Grad. Asst. Trae Hackett, Grad. Asst. Bert Bathiany, Grad. Asst. Ben Sowders, Grad. Asst. Brandon Brugger, Grad. Asst. Chad Hart, Grad. Asst. Alvin Futrell, Intern John Schreiner. Back Row: Grad. Asst. Derek Day, Asst. Strength Coach Duane Hall, Asst. Strength Coach Joey Carnes, Head Strength Coach Jim Nowell, Asst. Strength Coach John Stephanski, Grad. Asst. Jamison Link, Grad. Asst. Andrew Campbell.

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Athletic Training

The athletic training department exists to provide health care for all student- care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and parents to see that the athletes in the areas of prevention, evaluation, management, treatment and reha- needs of all Hilltopper student-athletes are met. bilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. An outstanding staff of certified athletic trainers, under the direction of veter- The certified athletic trainers work under the direct supervision of the univer- an WKU Head Trainer Bill Edwards, works with all 19 of the school’s varsity sity’s designated team physicians. Their philosophy is to prevent injuries as much sports and approximately 400 student-athletes. Edwards is ably assisted by as possible and to treat and rehabilitate those that do occur so that the student- Danny Cobble, Mike Gaddie, Katherine Murphy, Dustin Wilson and a staff of athlete may return to competition as soon as possible. All WKU student-athletes quality student athletic trainers. are treated the same. The goal is for the student-athlete to participate in inter- The Hilltopper team physicians for the 2009-10 school year are Dr. Craig collegiate athletics while maintaining optimal health. Beard, Dr. John Burch, Dr. David Richards, Dr. Phil Turner, Dr. Wayne Bush, As the lead contact of a complete health care team for WKU student-athletes, Dr. Andrew Burt and Dr. Rick Welch. the athletic training staff works under the direction of a team of licensed health Team Physicians & Athletic Trainers

Dr. Craig Beard Dr. John Burch Dr. David Richards Dr. Phil Turner Dr. Wayne Bush Dr. Andrew Burt Dr. Rick Welch

Bill Edwards Danny Cobble Mike Gaddie Dustin Wilson

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Hilltopper Traditions

The Origin Of The Red Towel “Mr. Diddle came to me one day in mid-1946 and advised that I had to do something about the scarcity of towels. A review of the problem revealed that many of our students involved in physical education and athletics were not returning towels to the towel room after using them. Even when we opened lockers in the physical education and athletic dressing rooms, and searched the Village living areas where the athletes lived, we were never sure what towels were ours. In addition, we always came up short, and, in the process, disrupted the privacy of individuals not involved in the problem. At this time McFarland’s Laundry had the contract to launder our towels. I discussed the problem with Joe, the owner of the company and, based on our discussion, instructed Joe to dye our towels red. It was soon learned, however, that when the towel touched a wet body surface some of the dye came off onto the user, causing the person to look like an Indian ready for a war dance. We solved one problem, but created another. Not only did we stop the loss of towels, the use stopped, too. I called the Canon Towel Company and they advised that they manufactured a red bath towel that would hold its color. A trial use revealed this to be true. I requested Miss (Florence) Schneider in the Business Office to henceforth purchase only red towels. At first, the physical education group, the athletes and Mr. Diddle were reluctant to change to the red towels, because of their experiences with the dyed towels. Once it was determined Since the summit of “the Hill” rises 232 feet above nearby Barren River that the red towels would not fade, the red towel was accepted. This was the and the comparatively level plain that surrounds the Hill, it was only natu- beginning of The Red Towel legend. The rest is history.” ral that the young athletes who represented the institution centered on the — Colonel E.B. Stansbury, former WKU coach and athletics director crest should come to be known as “Hilltoppers.” Still, the name did not come into use until the 1925-26 school year. Prior “Big Red” to that, WKU’s athletic teams were commonly referred to as “Pedagogues” or “Big Red,” WKU’s athletic mascot, was born in the fall of 1979. “Teachers.” The huge, furry, lovable creature was originally designed and built by WKU student Ralph Carey (’80) of Cincinnati, and made its debut during “College Heights” the Hilltoppers’ 1979-80 basketball season. “Big Red” has become a big hit Western Kentucky’s alma mater, “College Heights,” was originally written with fans of all ages throughout the state and the nation. by 16-year-old schoolgirl Mary Francis Bradley as a poem to be entered in a The ultimate fan and supporter of all of WKU’s intercollegiate sports, contest on the campus in 1924. “Big Red” won the “Key to Spirit” award — the highest honor presented to “College Heights” then became a song when Miss Bradley combined her team mascots at the time — at the Universal Cheerleading Association com- poignant words with a beautiful melody composed by her father, Ben J. petition in 1980, 1981 and again in 1983. Bradley, an accomplished song writer and musician from nearby Franklin, Ky. And, in the spring of 1990, “Big Red” reached the “Final Four” of the On March 12, 1925, “College Heights” was first performed at chapel UCA’s second annual national championship event in San Antonio, Texas, assembly in Van Meter Auditorium on the WKU campus by Miss Bradley taking third-place honors. Then, in the spring of 1996, “Big Red” reached and, thus, an alma mater was born. The music was subsequently published the “Final Four” of ESPN SportZone’s “Battle of the Mascots” in public bal- and then copyrighted by WKU in 1930. loting on the Internet. On the music is the notation that the song is dedicated to WKU’s first pres- “Big Red” was the centerpiece of ESPN’s promotion of the 25,000th ident, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry. SportsCenter, airing in August 2002, and has been named to the Capital One All-America Mascot Teams five times in six years. In 2004, “Big Red” was rec- First Homecoming On The Hill ognized as CollegeHoopsnet.com’s favorite team mascot and a year later was The Talisman, Western Kentucky’s yearbook, recalls the first ranked as one of USA Today’s Top Mascots in College and Professional Sports as Homecoming Game on the Hill (Nov. 5, 1927) in its 1928 edition: well as among Americasbestonline.net’s top 10 college mascots. A finalist for the “... The Pedagogues then attained the zenith of glory, when, with the new Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006, “Big Red” has made television appearances on stadium packed with a crowd of homecoming students and visitors, they “Deal or No Deal,” “Wheel of Fortune” and the Southern Sports Award Show. brought the haughty banner of the vaunted University of Louisville team to the dust with a 7-6 victory. The spectators were treated to a perfect ball The Hilltopper Nickname game, when, during sixty minutes of perfectly coordinated and fierce attack, The evolution of the nickname “Hilltoppers” is obvious to those who have not a substitution was made. Revenge is sweet, as all we who remember last seen the Western Kentucky University campus. year know. The day was a complete success.” The operations of Western Kentucky State Normal School were moved Since defeating rival U of L, 7-6, the Hilltoppers have played 76 games for from the site of its forerunner, Southern Normal School, to a commanding the “old grads,” posting 51 wins, 23 losses and three ties, a 68.2 percent success hill in the southwestern portion of Bowling Green on Feb. 4, 1911. The rate. The longest Homecoming win streak was six, from 1936 through 1941; move was completed as the entire student body marched to the new site, car- the longest losing streak was three, 1953 through 1955. Since moving into L.T. rying various articles of school equipment. Smith Stadium in 1968, the Toppers’ Homecoming record is 27-11-1 (72.4%).

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Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium

Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium/Jimmy Feix Field has been home to the Hilltoppers for over 40 years, although the facility has undergone several modifications since WKU played its first game there on Sept. 21, 1968. The stadium’s recent expansion and renovation, covering over $50 million, has resulted in new and refurbished locker rooms, meeting rooms, weight rooms and training rooms along with an expanded academic advising center and coaches offices. The stadium also features club seats, a $1.5 million video replay scoreboard and a state-of-the-art playing surface, installed in the spring of 2009. After the 2006 campaign, the Charles M. Ruter track was moved across the street to the old football practice field so that construction could begin on the new West grandstand. In addition to containing more than 5,000 seats including a new 823-seat club level, there are new concession stands and restrooms available to WKU fans. A new berm was placed behind the North end zone, giving Topper fans an opportunity to enjoy the game from a unique view. Rising above the berm is the new 48’ x 70’ scoreboard which includes an 18’ x 31’ video board. The first changes to Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium came in 1987, when the Hilltoppers hosted Murray State in the first night game at the facility, a 21-17 victory over the Racers. In 2001, Feix Field’s natural turf was

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replaced for the first time when a $1.1 million project included the installation of an AstroPlay surface. The stadium is named for the late L.T. Smith, who came to WKU in 1920 to establish the industrial arts curriculum. He headed that department until 1957 when he took over as administrator of the Physical Plant. In 1963, Smith was named the Coordinator of New Construction, a post he held until he retired in 1965. In addition to his other duties, Smith coached WKU football in 1920 and ’21, and the basketball team during the 1921-22 men’s basketball campaign. He was instrumental in bringing coach E.A. Diddle, a member of both the Naismith and Helms Foundation Basketball Halls of Fame, to the Hill to take over the athletic coaching duties in 1922. Smith, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame, also served as chairman of the school’s Athletic Committee almost contin- uously from the time he helped form it in 1922 until he retired. The Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium field was named in honor of Jimmy Feix at the beginning of the 1991 football season. Feix was WKU’s first gridiron All-American as a quarterback in 1952. Then, after his pro football career was cut short before it started due to injury and a four-year stint in the military, Feix returned to the Hill as an to Hilltopper sports as Director of Athletics in climbed to 22,113 with the completion of the assistant football coach in 1957. 1986. He retired in 1991, and still resides in West Grandstand and berm behind the North Feix took over the head coaching duties in Bowling Green. end zone over the summer. 1968 and went on to lead Topper football to The stadium had an original seating capacity of Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium has some of its greatest seasons ever, concluding his 19,250. Adjustments to provide more comfort- hosted a variety of events through the years, includ- illustrious 16-year stint as head coach with a able seating in the upper deck (and the elimina- ing the NCAA playoffs, Kentucky high school school-record 106 wins. He then spent two years tion of ground-level seating) in 1989 reduced the championship playoffs, state band festivals, con- in the Office of Alumni Affairs before returning size of the stadium to 17,500 seats, a figure that certs and WKU commencement exercises. Home Record Year-By-Year • WKU has a 151-64-4 mark all time at Houchens 1972 ...... 3-2 1991 ...... 3-3 Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium, a .699 winning 1973 ...... 6-0 1992 ...... 3-1 percentage. 1974 ...... 5-0 1993 ...... 5-0 • The Toppers have posted a winning record at 1975 ...... 5-0 1994 ...... 2-4 home on 29 occasions, and have been above .500 1976 ...... 3-1-1 1995 ...... 2-2 at Feix Field in 13 of the last 14 seasons. 1977 ...... 1-3-1 1996 ...... 4-1 • WKU has been undefeated at home nine times, and 1978 ...... 3-2 1997 ...... 6-0 have lost just one contest at Houchens Industries - 1979 ...... 2-3 1998 ...... 6-1 L.T. Smith Stadium in 14 other seasons. 1980 ...... 5-0 1999 ...... 3-2 • The Hilltoppers are 41-14 (74.5%) at Houchens 1981 ...... 2-3 2000 ...... 7-1 Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium over the past 1982 ...... 3-2 2001 ...... 5-1 eight seasons. 1983 ...... 2-3 2002 ...... 6-1 Year-By-Year at Houchens Industries - 1984 ...... 1-4 2003 ...... 6-1 L.T. Smith Stadium 1985 ...... 3-2 2004 ...... 5-0 Season Record 1986 ...... 3-3 2005 ...... 3-2 1968 ...... 3-1-1 1987 ...... 4-1 2006 ...... 4-2 1969 ...... 3-1-1 1988 ...... 5-0 2007 ...... 4-1 1970 ...... 4-1 1989 ...... 4-1 2008 ...... 1-4 1971 ...... 5-0 1990 ...... 1-4 41 Years ...... 151-64-4 (69.9%)

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2002 National Champions

It didn’t take long for the 2002 Western Kentucky University football team to find its back against the proverbial wall. The Hilltoppers entered October staring at a 2-3 record, including a loss in the Gateway Football Conference, with a looming trip to defending league champion Northern Iowa. One more defeat over the next seven weekends would cer- tainly spell the end of WKU’s bid for a third consecutive postseason berth. Things didn’t appear to be much better at halftime of the UNI contest with the Toppers hanging on to just a 7-3 lead despite outgaining the Panthers by 109 yards in the opening 30 minutes. That’s when senior QB Jason Michael took it upon himself to guarantee his teammates that they would get the job done. UNI was still behind 17-12 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the game after a 14- play touchdown drive when FB Jeremi Johnson ran 47 yards up the middle to begin the next WKU possession. Chris Miller capped the drive off with a 10-yard touchdown run eight plays later, Sherrod Coates sealed the win with a 20- yard interception return for a score and WKU never looked back. A convincing 56-7 defeat of Florida International followed, and WKU reentered all three national polls with a 31-7 road victory at Southwest Missouri State. The Hilltoppers fell behind Indiana State, 7-3, midway through the opening period of their Homecoming contest at the end of the month, but rebounded with 21 unanswered points before the break to enter the final month of the regular season with a 6-3 record and 4-1 mark in the Gateway. Kicker Peter Martinez accounted for all the scoring in a 9-0 victory over Illinois State to set the table for the Toppers entering their regular- season finale at Southern Illinois two weeks later. Win, and WKU would share the conference championship while making a case for an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. Lose, and the year would come to an end. The Hilltoppers and head coach Jack Harbaugh decided to use the strong winds to establish field position. Western needed to go just 45 yards to set up Jon Frazier’s 1-yard touchdown run, taking the lead with 9:09 remaining in the opening quarter. The score was 20-3 at the half after Johnson scored on a 61- yard dash and Frazier reached the end zone from 23 yards out on the first snap following an Antonio Veals interception. SIU elected to receive the ball to open the second half, but punted after three plays. Michael scored on a 20-yard run — the Toppers

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needed to cover only 48 yards on the drive — as WKU reached the end zone on each of its first four possessions en route to a 48-16 victory. The Hilltoppers limited the opposition to just 49 points over the final six games in a convincing push to the playoffs. All year long, Harbaugh maintained that the offense was making progress — Michael’s unit would go on to prove over the next four weeks how far it had come. WKU didn’t open the playoffs with just an ordinary postseason game, but a rivalry contest. The Toppers played host to Murray State in a battle for the “Red Belt,” the traveling trophy last claimed by WKU with a 48-38 victory in Murray during the 2000 season. Using gusting winds for the second time in as many games, the Hilltoppers needed to collect only 108 yards to post 24 first-quarter points. Maurice Bradley scored three times as WKU would go on to the 59-20 victory, the most points in school history in the postseason. Another rivalry was in the cards in the quarterfinals as WKU traveled to face second-seeded Western Illinois. The Leathernecks had defeated the Hilltoppers in each of WKU’s first two seasons in the Gateway Conference, including a 14- 0 win in Bowling Green during the third week of the season. Both teams ended the year 6-1 in the league, giving the GFC a conference championship game for all intents and purposes. WKU drew first blood on a 1-yard Bradley run 40 seconds into the second quarter, but WIU held a 14-7 advantage at the break. Michael then engineered a 13-play, 76-yard play of the second quarter to double WKU’s Michael tied the game twice in the second half march that saw WKU convert twice on fourth advantage. The defense allowed only 19 yards with a 3-yard run and a 44-yard pass to down before he reached the end zone with 46 on seven plays after a late first-half turnover, Shannon Hayes, but it was a defensive play that seconds left in the game — that touchdown forcing the Cowboys to settle for a field goal as gave WKU its first lead of the final 30 minutes. came one play after he connected with Casey the Toppers led, 17-6, at the break. With the Leathernecks approaching midfield, Rooney on a 31-yard pass play to give the Michael connected with Johnson for 49 Coates sacked the league’s Offensive Player of Hilltoppers first-and-goal from the GSU-2. yards, and Frazier scored from 14 yards out on the Year, Russ Michna, forcing a fumble that WKU again needed to agonize as a 56-yard the next play to cap WKU’s first drive of the Carl Birts returned 48 yards for a score. WIU field goal attempt by Scott Shelton fell short at second half. With MSU trailing by 10 points tied the game at 28-28 with 5:22 left in the con- the final whistle before advancing to the nation- and the third quarter nearing an end, Michael test, setting up a 10-play Hilltopper march that al championship game for the first time since and Frazier hooked up for a screen pass that culminated in a Martinez 25-yard field goal and the school was on the Division II level in 1975. would go 54 yards — the quarterback would 40 seconds on the clock. WKU then watched as Awaiting the Hilltoppers in Chattanooga, reach the end zone to finish the drive with Mike Scifres’ 61-yard field goal attempt fell just Tenn., was No. 1 seed McNeese State, the last 13:49 left in the contest. short of the cross bar as time expired. team to defeat WKU — the Cowboys earned a Corey Shaw’s interception set up the final The Toppers’ first trip to the semifinals of the 38-13 victory in Lake Charles on Sept. 28. points of the game — a 23-yard Martinez field I-AA playoffs offered a trip to six-time champi- Karl Maslowski intercepted Scott Pendarvis goal — while Charles Thompson ended on Georgia Southern, the third seed. WKU led on MSU’s first offensive play of the game, the McNeese’s final possession with the Toppers’ 17-7 at the break on the strength of two Frazier first of a number of big plays for WKU. third interception of the contest. touchdowns and held a 17-point advantage Johnson bowled over a pair of defenders to score Four conference champions. The top three entering the final period. The Eagles wouldn’t on a 16-yard pass less than five minutes into the seeds. Two three-point decisions on the road. go quietly, though, scoring on three straight game, giving the Hilltoppers the lead for good. All pointed to one result, Western Kentucky’s possessions to take a 28-24 lead with 4:26 to go. Frazier scored on a 55-yard run on the second first-ever NCAA I-AA national championship.

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Hilltopper Legends

Virgil Livers One of the most Jimmy Feix explosive players in The first Hilltopper All- school history, Liv- American in 1952, he would go on ers ranks among the to become the school’s winningest top six all-time on head coach after leading the the Hill in both Hilltoppers to 106 victories from interception and 1968-83. A member of the inaugu- punt return yards ral class of the WKU Athletic Hall — in fact, his 19.2 of Fame in 1991 who was also yard-per-return selected to the Ohio Valley average on 13 in- Conference 40th Anniversary terceptions is still Team in June 1988, Feix had the the best in the field at L.T. Smith Stadium named WKU record books. in his honor prior to the start of Livers, who was the 1991 campaign. drafted by the Chicago Bears and played six years with the team in the National Football League, earned first-team All-America honors his senior season.

Jack Harbaugh In addition to leading WKU to the 2002 Willie Taggart NCAA Division I-AA He ended his career not only as the national champion- school’s all-time leading rusher with ship — the school’s 3,997 career yards, but as the leader first team title in any among all Division I quarterbacks. He sport — he ended his was twice a finalist for the Walter Payton 14-year career on the Award, given to the top offensive player Hill second all-time in NCAA Division I-AA football, finish- with 91 victories. ing as high as fourth on the ballot in Taking a program that was one vote away from 1997. Taggart remained on the Hill as being eliminated by the WKU Board of Regents an assistant coach from 1999-2006, call- in 1992, Harbaugh — with the help of his son ing the plays for the Topper offense in Jim, a former All-Pro quarterback and current the 34-14 win over McNeese State in the head coach at Stanford — rebuilt the program, 2002 national championship game. posting a winning season in each of his last seven years.

Dickie Moore Moore departed the Hill in 1968 as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,560 yards, a mark he would hold on to for more than 20 years, as well as the Hilltoppers’ leader in all-purpose yardage. The first running back in school history to collect 1,000 yards in a season, Moore led the team on the ground in each of his last three seasons on the Hill en route to earning All-America honors.

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Hilltoppers on the Airwaves

The Hilltoppers make annual appearances on a national and regional basis with games aired on the ESPN family of networks – ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN Plus – AS well as Fox Sports Net. WKU football will reach millions of homes in 2009 with its home games against South Florida (Sept. 12) and Arkansas State (Dec. 3) and away games against Middle Tennessee (Oct. 24) and North Texas (Oct. 31) scheduled to appear on ESPN Regional Television. Additionally, the Toppers’ game at Navy (Sept. 26) will appear on CBS College Sports. Each of these broadcasts will reach in excess of 25 million homes. The Big Red Radio Network broadcasts all Hilltopper football games on a 14-station basis throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with all broadcasts also carried on the Internet on the school’s official Web site www.wkusports.com. WKU also receives regular radio coverage with appearances on sports talk shows on both WBGN and WKCT in Bowling Green as well as on daily shows in Louisville and Lexington.

The complete list of Big Red Radio Network affiliates include: WPTQ 103.7 FM Bowling Green WTCO 1450 AM Campbellsville WIEL 1400 AM Elizabethtown WFKN 1220 AM Franklin WCDS 1230 AM Glasgow WSON 860 AM Henderson WKJK 1080 AM Louisville WTTL 1310 AM Madisonville WLME 102.9 FM Owensboro WPKY 1580 AM Princeton WXAM 1430 AM Hodgenville WWKU 1450 AM Bowling Green WHAS 840 AM Louisville WTLO 1480 AM Somerset

In addition to coverage from the Bowling Green Daily News, the Toppers receive extensive written coverage in the state from both the Louisville Courier-Journal and Lexington Herald-Leader. And, local ABC affiliate WBKO-TV provides numerous highlights in addition to running a half- hour show on the program every Sunday night during the season. Every week throughout the season, The David Elson Television Show airs nationally on Fox College Sports as well as locally on WKYU-PBS. The program includes interviews with Head Coach David Elson, assistants and players, highlights from the previous week's game and previews of upcoming opponents.

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Sun Belt Conference

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The Middle Tennessee men’s Assoc. Commissioner/ and individual accomplishments, and nearly every team and FIU women’s team both earned their mcelwain@sunbelt- Football Contact Sun Belt Conference school is currently graduat- places in the national competition by winning sports.org John McElwain ing its student-athletes at a rate higher than its their respective Sun Belt Conference champi- respective school’s student body. All Sun Belt onships. The Denver women’s squad received an the Women’s College World Series, the high schools are committed to excellence in the 21st at-large bid after building a 16-5 regular season level of competition within the conference dur- century, and facility upgrades and expansions are record, marking their second straight appearance ing the 2009 softball season was clear evidence taking place on every campus. at the event. FIU advanced to the second round of the league’s increasing parity. Louisiana- During the 2008-09 academic year alone, the of the NCAA Tournament following a 4-3 win Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns took home their ninth Sun Belt Conference accomplished numerous over Princeton in the first round. Sun Belt Conference crown in 10 years, but feats. In the fall of 2008, Middle Tennessee, FIU The 2009 Sun Belt Conference golf teams they faced heavy opposition in the regular sea- and Western Kentucky University all represent- picked up right where they left off after an son and throughout the conference tournament. ed the league in the NCAA Volleyball impressive 2008 season that saw two squads Louisiana-Lafayette fell to host Baylor in the Tournament — the first time the Sun Belt has advance to the NCAA National Championship first game of the Waco Regional, but fought off sent three teams to the NCAA Tournament in after top-10 finishes at their respective region- elimination by winning its next two contests volleyball and the second straight year the con- al sites. against No. 13 Northwestern and Texas State. ference has sent multiple teams. Middle The Sun Belt followed up the strong 2008 The Cajuns’ postseason run came to an end with Tennessee advanced to the second round of the showing by sending three teams to the NCAA a second loss to Baylor. But with their entire tournament, while WKU and FIU put forth Regionals. Middle Tennessee and Denver were pitching staff returning, including Sun Belt strong and hard-fought efforts in the first round. both selected to compete at the regional events, Pitcher of the Year Donna Bourgeois, the Cajuns The Sun Belt momentum continued in the marking the 10th consecutive year that the con- have plenty of reason to look forward to the sport of football as Florida Atlantic and Troy ference has sent two men’s teams to the postsea- 2010 season. both earned bowl bids after impressive regular- son. The Denver women also received an auto- In baseball, the Sun Belt Conference has sent season performances. It marked the third time matic bid to the regionals after taking home its multiple teams to the NCAA tournament each in the league’s eight-year football history that sixth consecutive Sun Belt crown. year since 1988. The 21-year streak of having two teams have received postseason nods. FAU The Pioneer women held a national ranking two or more teams reach NCAA play is matched marked its place in the history books when the throughout the entire season and capped the by only four other conferences (ACC, Big West, Owls defeated Central Michigan in the Motor year with its first regional championship, win- SEC, Pac-10). Both WKU and Middle City Bowl, becoming the first SBC team to win ning the NCAA East Regional at the Mark Tennessee represented the league in the NCAA back-to-back bowl games. Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla. Denver Baseball Championships in 2009. In men’s basketball, WKU received its second came away with a top-five finish in the national Because of its status as a member of the straight bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball competition, taking fifth place at the 2009 Football Bowl Subdivision coalition, the Sun Belt Tournament after winning the Sun Belt NCAA National Championship. It marked the Conference has a permanent seat on the NCAA’s Conference Championship. The Hilltoppers highest finish in the program’s history and the 17-member Board of Directors. As a result, the secured a trip to the second round with a 76-72 third consecutive trip to the NCAA conference has a crucial voice on some of the win over fifth-seeded Illinois and battled to the Championship for the Pioneers. most pressing issues in college athletics and will end in a heartbreaking two-point loss to A year after Louisiana-Lafayette reached the always have a role in the implementation of any Gonzaga. It was the second year in a row that pinnacle of collegiate softball by advancing to future NCAA legislation and guidelines.

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The conference continues to utilize television to grow and promote the league and its member institutions. The Sun Belt Conference signed a new multi-year agreement with ESPN, Inc. in January of 2009 that will result in unprecedent- ed national coverage for the league. Additionally, ESPN televised the conference’s men’s basketball championship game for the 29th straight season in 2009, marking its longest affiliation with any conference in the country. The conference’s regional television partnership with Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS) and Cox Sports Television (CST) enables live telecasts of Sun Belt events to reach millions of households. The addition of volleyball, baseball and softball to the conference’s television package has resulted in more national and regional television exposure for the league than at any time in its history. The Sun Belt Conference has also partnered with JumpTV Sports, Inc. to deliver a full-service, customized, public and premium Web site to provide fans with a broad range of real-time information and content about the conference’s athletic teams. The Sun Belt is one of the few conferences in the nation to provide video highlights and features on its Web site from each of the league’s respective championships. This technology serves as a great recruiting tool for schools by enabling anyone in the world with internet access to view the conference’s championship events. Fans in five different countries viewed the conference’s most recent soccer championship. Prominent Sun Belt alumni include former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (Denver), NFL Hall of Fame football player “Mean” Joe Greene (North Texas), former MLB All-Star baseball player Luis Gonzalez (South Alabama), Boston Red Sox baseball player Mike Lowell (MLB All-Star and 2007 MLB World Series MVP, FIU), former member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives John Breaux (Louisiana-Lafayette), country music superstar Tim McGraw (Louisiana-Monroe), and actor Andy Garcia (FIU). The conference’s first 33 years have also pro- Dominion – 1983, 1985; WKU – 1985, 1986, 1999 following the tenures of Vic Bubas (1976- duced numerous individual national champions 1992; Louisiana Tech – 1994, 1998, 1999). Sun 1990), Jim Lessig (1990-1991), and Craig along with Olympic track medalists including Belt teams have also participated in the men’s Thompson (1991-1998). The league’s annual all Earl Bell, Tom Hill and Al Joyner (Arkansas NCAA Final Four (Charlotte 1977), the sports champion is awarded the Vic Bubas Cup, State), Hollis Conway (Louisiana-Lafayette), College World Series (Louisiana-Lafayette named after the conference’s first commissioner. and Tayna Lawrence (FIU). Old Dominion’s 2000), the Women’s College World Series The conference office has been headquar- Anne Donovan, who received the Naismith (Louisiana-Lafayette 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003, tered in downtown New Orleans since 2000 Trophy recognizing the nation’s top women’s 2008), and have had 11 players selected in the after moving from suburban Metairie, La., basketball player in 1983, helped the United first round of the NBA Draft. where it had been based since 1991. Prior to States win the Olympic gold medal in 1984 and The Sun Belt Conference is led by moving to the “Big Easy,” the league was based helped the Lady Monarchs capture the national Commissioner Wright Waters, who is in his 10th in Tampa, Fla., from 1977-1991. The original championship in 1985 (one of eight women’s full year as commissioner. He was named the con- conference office was located in Charlotte, Final Four appearances by Sun Belt schools: Old ference’s fourth commissioner in February of N.C., from 1976-77.

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Western Kentucky University

For more than a century, Western Kentucky University has provided quality education and public service to the South-central Kentucky region and beyond. The University’s vision is to be a leading American university with international reach, a vision evidenced by the increasing numbers of students and faculty who garner state, national and international honors. Today, WKU’s reach is truly global, from the number of international students and faculty who help diversify the campus to a significant number of research projects and partnerships with sister institutions from Africa to China. Through education and public service, WKU seeks to enhance the quality of life in the region, Commonwealth and beyond. WKU’s main campus is located in Bowling Green, Ky., a city with a population of 50,000, and located approximately 110 miles south of Louisville WKU provides students with rigorous aca- at the baccalaureate level, complemented by rel- and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tenn. In addition, demic programs in education, the liberal arts evant associate and graduate-level programs. WKU has extended campuses in Glasgow, and sciences, business, and traditional and The University places a premium on teaching Owensboro and Elizabethtown/Fort Knox. emerging professional programs, with emphasis and student learning. Its faculty engage in cre- ative activity and diverse scholarship, including basic and applied research, designed to expand knowledge, improve instruction, increase learning, and provide optimum service to the state and nation. The University directly supports its constituents in its designated service areas of Kentucky with professional and technical expertise, cultural enrichment, and educational assistance. The University encourages applied research and public service in support of economic development, quality of life, and improvement of education at all levels, especial- ly elementary and secondary schools. In particular, WKU faculty contribute to the identifica- tion and solution of key social, economic, scien- tific, health, and environmental problems within its reach, but particularly throughout its primary service area. WKU • A Leading American University with International Reach WKU has been an educational leader since its beginning. Its roots come from the Southern Normal School of Bowling Green, and WKU has been broadening horizons throughout the region since its founding in 1906. The school’s first president, Henry Hardin Cherry, expressed a theme for WKU’s educational commitment that is a constant inspira- tion to faculty, students and alumni: “The Spirit Makes the Master.” WKU grew in distinction with each decade. The institution changed locations, acquired

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other schools and became a teacher’s college by • A $5 million student health center. door amphitheater. 1922. In 1948, WKU was elevated to Western In addition, Bowling Green has two state-of- Kentucky State College by the Kentucky Located within 600 miles of nearly half of the-art movie theaters with stadium seating as General Assembly. Acquiring Bowling Green the U.S. population, Bowling Green and well as the popular Greenwood Mall. The area Business University, WKU achieved university Warren County, have a population of nearly also boasts such nationally-known restaurants as status in 1966. 100,000. The community serves as the indus- Outback Steakhouse, Ruby Tuesdays, As a university, WKU has produced education- trial, health care, business and trade hub for a O’Charley’s, Smokey Bones, T.G.I. Friday's, al opportunities to more than 110,000 alumni 10-county area. Bowling Green is the head- Applebee's and Red Lobster, while also housing who proudly call WKU “the home of the quarters for such nationally recognized com- local favorites such as Rafferty’s, Mariah’s and Hilltoppers.” WKU’s campus crowns a hill over- panies as Fruit of the Loom, Camping World, Montana Grille. looking the city of Bowling Green and is pro- the GM Corvette Plant and Holley claimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation. Performance Products. The Red Zone The future continues to look bright. An The National Corvette Museum attracts A unique sports restaurant that caters to the emphasis on academic quality is being support- thousands of visitors to Bowling Green each history and legacy of Western Kentucky ed by funding to hire more faculty and expand year and sponsors a variety of events that fill University sports and its coaches opened in academic facilities. In addition, private donors area streets and highways with the classic 2004 in the Downing University Center. The continue to support endowments for scholar- American sports cars that are manufactured restaurant, which is decorated with WKU mem- ships and faculty positions. Other improve- across from the museum. orabilia and broadcasts all the Hilltopper and ments coming in the near future include: Bowling Green is home to 39 parks and 15 Lady Topper televised sporting events, features • A $33 million renovation of the science golf courses. Basil Griffin Park is a Bowling seating for 160 patrons inside the building and campus. Green focal point for outdoor recreation. The an amazing 2,000 square foot deck that seats • A $35 million building for the College park spans 110 acres and includes a three-acre 100. The inner dining area also has a 20-seat of Education. Three Springs Lake. The multipurpose park theatre with surround sound and a 123-inch • A $38 million building for the Gordon provides baseball and soccer fields, volleyball projection screen. The main dining area con- Ford College of Business. courts, playgrounds, a walking trail and an out- tains 27 televisions.

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Sheldon Benoit (’92-94) — Toronto Argonauts, CFL (1st round draftee 1995 — 11th pick overall, active 1995); Saskatchewan Roughriders, CFL (active 1996); B.C. Lions, CFL (active 1997); Montreal Alouettes, CFL (active 1999-00); Edmonton Eskimos, CFL (active 2001-03) Milton Biggins (’89-91) — Miami Dolphins, NFL (12th round draftee 1992) Roy Bondurant (’64-67) — St. Louis Cardinals, NFL (signee 1968) Lawrence Brame (’67-70) — St. Louis Cardinals, NFL (16th round draftee 1971); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (signee 1971, active 1971-75); Portland Storm, WFL (active 1975); Hamilton Tiger-Cats, CFL (active 1975-77) Carl Brazley (’76-79) — Montreal Alouettes, CFL (signee 1980, active 1980-81); Ottawa Rough Riders, CFL (active 1981-83); Buffalo Bills, NFL (signee 1983); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (active 1983- 86, ’88); Minnesota Vikings, NFL (active 1986); San Joe Bugel lettered at WKU from 1960-63 and later became head coach of the Diego Chargers, NFL (signee 1987) Phoenix Cardinals and Oakland Raiders. Ike Brown (’68) — New England Patroits, NFL (8th round draftee 1973); Montreal Joe Bugel (’60-63) — Detroit Lions, NFL (assis- Cardinals, NFL (head coach 1990-93); Los Alouettes, CFL tant coach 1975-76); Houston Oilers, NFL Angeles (Oakland) Raiders, NFL (assistant Tony Brown (’87-88) — Seattle Seahawks, (assistant coach 1977-80); Washington coach, 1995-96; head coach, 1997); San Diego NFL (signee 1989) Redskins, NFL (assistant coach 1981-82; assis- Chargers, NFL (assistant coach, 1998-01) tant head coach 1983-89, 2004- ); Phoenix Stuart Bundy (’82-85) — Edmonton Eskimos, CFL (draftee 1986) Webbie Burnett (’89) — New Orleans Saints, NFL (11th round draftee 1990); Raleigh- Durham Skyhawks, WLAF (active 1991) Jim Burt (’61-64) — Los Angeles Rams, NFL (10th round draftee 1965); New York Jets, AFL (15th round draftee 1965) John Bushong (’71-74) — Baltimore Colts, NFL (8th round draftee 1975); Charlotte Hornets, WFL (signee 1975, active 1975); Dallas Cowboys, NFL (signee 1976); Saskatchewan Roughriders, CFL (signee 1977); Baltimore Colts, NFL (signee 1979); San Diego Chargers, NFL (signee 1980) David Carter (’73-76) — Houston Oilers, NFL (6th round draftee 1977, active 1977-84); New Orleans Saints, NFL (active 1984-85) Rick Caswell (’73-75) — New York Giants, NFL (13th round draftee 1976) Harold Chambers (’62-63) — San Francisco Hilltopper Coaching Legends — Jimmy Feix took over as head coach at WKU after 49ers, NFL (signee 1964) the 1967 season. Here is Feix’ first coaching staff (L-R): Asst. Coach Robbie Franklin, Jeremy Chandler (’00-03) — Louisville Fire, Asst. Coach Jerry Glanville, Head Coach Jimmy Feix, Asst. Coach Joe Bugel, af2 (active 2006) Asst. Coach Art Zeleznik. Glanville (Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons) and Bugel Brian Claybourn (’01-04) — San Diego (Phoenix Cardinals, Oakland Raiders) have been head coaches in the NFL. Bugel Chargers, NFL (signee 2005); Winnipeg Blue also served as an assistant coach with the Washington Redskins. Bombers, CFL (signee 2006, active 2006)

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(signee 1983) Kareem Garibaldi (’03-04, ’06) — Louisville Fire, af2 (active 2008) Jerry Glanville (*) — Detroit Lions, NFL (assistant coach 1974-76); Atlanta Falcons, NFL (assistant coach 1977-82; head coach 1990-93); Buffalo Bills, NFL (assistant coach 1983-84); Houston Oilers, NFL (assistant coach 1985; head coach 1986-89) Eddie Godfrey (’88-90) — Tampa Bay Bucaneers, NFL (signee 1991) Patrick Goodman (’96-99) — Louisville Fire, af2 (active 2001) Paul Gray (’80-83) — New Orleans Saints, NFL (10th round draftee 1984); Montreal Concordes, CFL (signee 1984, active 1984- 86); New York Jets, NFL (signee 1986) Anthony Green (’88-89) — Cincinnati Bengals, NFL (signee 1990); San Francisco 49ers, NFL (signee 1991) Richard Grice (’89-92) — Calgary Stampeders, CFL (signee 1995) Bill “Jelly” Green (’67-70) — Cleveland Browns, NFL (15th round draftee 1971); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (signee 1971) Ricky Gwinn (’77-80) — Dallas Cowboys, NFL (signee 1981) Curtis Hamilton (’04-07) — Chicago Bears, NFL (signee 2008) Glenn Holt (’87) — Miami Dolphins, NFL (signee 1989, active 1989); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (active 1989-90) Romeo Crennel lettered at WKU from 1966-69 before earning four Super Bowl rings as an assis- Deion Holts (’04-05) — Montreal Alouettes, tant coach in New England and serving as Cleveland Browns head coach from 2005-08. CFL (signee 2006); Lexington Horsemen, af2 (active 2008) Dan Cline (’04-08) — Cincinnati Bengals, Redskins, NFL (signee 1979); Ottawa Rough Ron Hunter (’79-82) — Cincinnati Bengals, NFL (signed 2009) Riders, CFL (signee 1981, active 1981-82); NFL (signee 1983) Sherrod Coates (’99-02) — Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, NFL (signee 1983); Clarence Jackson (’70-73) — New York Jets, NFL (signee 2003, active 2003-05); Chicago Bears, NFL (assistant coach 2004- ) NFL (16th round draftee 1974, active 1974- Edmonton Eskimos, CFL (signee 2006, James Edwards (’84-87) — Miami Dolphins, 76) active 2006) NFL (signee 1988) Joseph Jefferson (’98-01) — Indianapolis Pat Counts (’63-64) — Houston Oilers, AFL John Embree (’70-73) — New York Stars, WFL Colts, NFL (3rd round draftee 2002, active (signee 1965) Donnie Evans (’79-81) — Seattle Seahawks, 2002-05) Romeo Crennel (’66-69) — New York Giants, NFL (signee 1982) Jason Johnson (’00-01) — Laredo Lobos, af2 NFL (assistant coach 1981-92); New Ray Farmer (’77-80) — St. Louis Cardinals, (active 2007) England Patriots (assistant coach, 1993-96; NFL (signee 1981) Jeremi Johnson (’02) — Cincinnati Bengals, defensive coordinator 2001-04); New York Jimmy Feix (’49-52) — New York Giants, NFL NFL (4th round draftee 2003, active 2003- ) Jets, NFL (assistant coach 1997-99); (draftee 1953) Mark Johnson (’85-86) — New York Jets, NFL Cleveland Browns (defensive coordinator, Ronnie Fishback (’80-83) — Cleveland (signee 1987); Cincinnati Bengals, NFL 2000; head coach, 2005-08 ) Browns, NFL (signee 1985) (active 1987) Erik Dandy (’00-03) — Ottawa Renegades, Jerry Flippin (’78-81) — Ottawa Rough Xavier Jordan (’85, ’87-89) — Seattle CFL (signee 2005) Riders, CFL (signee 1982, active 1982) Seahawks, NFL (signee 1990) Malcolm Darden (’86-87) — Cincinnati Russell Foster (’87-89) — London Monarchs, Ron Kelly (’94-97) — Toronto Argonauts, CFL Bengals, NFL (signee 1988) WLAF (active 1991-92) (signee 1998) Darryl Drake (’75, ’77-78) — Washington Tom Fox (’79-82) — Denver Broncos, NFL Eagle Keys (’42, ’46-47) — New York Yankees,

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AFL (signee 1948); Montreal Alouettes, CFL (active 1949-51); Edmonton Eskimos, CFL (active 1952-54; assistant coach 1955-59; head coach 1959- 63); Saskatchewan Roughriders, CFL (assistant coach 1964; head coach 1965-70); B.C. Lions, CFL (head coach 1971-75) Jim King (’80-83) — Chicago Blitz, USFL (4th round draftee 1984); New England Patriots (signee 1985); Denver Gold, USFL (signee 1985) Dale Lindsey (’63-64) — Cleveland Browns, NFL (7th round draftee 1965, active 1965- 73); New York Jets, AFL (6th round draftee 1965); Cleveland Browns, NFL (assistant coach 1974); Portland Storm, WFL (assistant coach 1975-76); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (assistant coach 1979-82); Boston Breakers, USFL (assistant coach 1983); New Jersey Generals, USFL (defensive coordinator 1984-85); Green Bay Packers, NFL (assistant coach 1986-87); New England Bobby Sippio Patriots, NFL (assistant coach 1990); Tampa Bay Bucaneers, NFL (assistant coach 1991); 1997-98, 2004-06); Chicago Bears, NFL Chicago Blitz, USFL (active 1983-84) San Diego Chargers, NFL (assistant coach (assistant coach 1999-01) Biff Madon (’74-77) — Dallas Cowboys, NFL 1992-96; defensive coordinator 2002-03); Virgil Livers (’71-74) — Chicago Bears, NFL (signee 1978) Washington Redskins, NFL (assistant coach, (4th round draftee 1975, active 1975-81); Pete Mangold (’86-87) — Saskatchewan Roughriders, CFL (2nd round draftee 1988 — 10th pick); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (active 1989-90) Jerome Martin (’88-89) — Green Bay Packers, NFL (10th round draftee 1990) Don Martindale (**) — Oakland Raiders, NFL (assistant coach 2004- ) Peter Martinez (’00-02) — Richmond Speed, af2 (active 2003); Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, af2 (active 2004); Grand Rapids Rampage, AFL (active 2005-06); Columbus Destroyers, AFL (active 2007); Kansas City Brigade, AFL (active 2008) Lamont Meacham (’78-81) — Baltimore Colts, NFL (11th round draftee 1982, active 1982); Toronto Argonauts, CFL (active 1983-84); Ottawa Rough Riders, CFL (active 1985-86) Mike McCoy (’70-73) — Houston Oilers, NFL (8th round draftee 1974); Los Angeles Rams, NFL Jason Michael (’99-02) — Oakland Raiders, NFL (assistant coach, 2005); New York Jets, NFL (assistant coach, 2006-07) Mike Miller (’79-82) — Houston Oilers, NFL (signee 1983); Atlanta Falcons, NFL (signee 1984) Hilltopper All-American Greg Ryan signed a free agent contract with the Dennis Mitchell (’03-06) — British Columbia Baltimore Ravens following the 2009 NFL Draft. Lions, CFL (active 2007); Spokane Shocl, af2 (signee 2007)

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WLAF (active 1991-92) Deonté Smith (’03-04) — Toronto Argonauts, CFL (signee 2006) Troy Snardon (’78-81) — Detroit Lions, NFL (signee 1982) Joey Stockton (’94-97) — Edmonton Eskimos, CFL (signee 1998) Antonio Thomas (’02-05) — Hamilton Tiger- Cats, CFL (signee 2006); Arkansas Twisters, af2 (signee 2007) Dean Tiebout (’86-88) — New York Giants, NFL (signee 1989) Brad Todd (’77-80) — Denver Gold, USFL (signee 1984); New Orleans, NFL (signee 1985) Tony Towns (’76-78) — Houston Oilers, NFL (signee 1979) Steve Walsh (’85-87) — Philadelphia Eagles, NFL (signee 1988); New York Jets, NFL (signee 1989) Pete Walters (’77-80) — Atlanta Falcons, NFL (draftee 1981) Riley Ware (’88-89) — Detroit Lions, NFL (signee 1991); Cincinnati Rockers, Arena (active 1992-93) Mel Mitchell (’99-01) — New Orleans Saints, NFL (head coach 1971-72); San Diego Joe Washington (’00-03) — Louisville Fire, af2 NFL (5th round draftee 2002, active 2002- Chargers, NFL (head coach 1974-78) (active 2007- ) 05); New England Patriots, NFL (signee Max Reed (’34-36) — Louisville Tanks, AFL Larry Watkins (’66-67) — Toronto Argonauts, 2006, active 2006-07) (active 1938-39) CFL (signee 1968, active 1968-70, ’76); Tim Mooney (’83-84) — New York Jets, NFL Phil Rich (’77-80) — Dallas Cowboys, NFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats, CFL (active 1970); (signee 1985) (signee 1981); N.Y. Jets, NFL (signee 1982) Edmonton Eskimos, CFL (active 1971-76); Dickie Moore (’65-68) — Toronto Argonauts, Greg Ryan (’04-08) — Baltimore Ravens, NFL B.C. Lions, CFL (active 1977-79) CFL (signee 1969, active 1969) (signed 2009) Brad Watson (’69-72) — Washington Davlin Mullen (’79-82) — New York Jets, Paul Sheehan (’76-77) — Winnipeg Blue Redskins, NFL (signee 1974); Tampa Bay NFL (8th round draftee 1983, active Bombers, CFL (draftee 1978) Buccaneers, NFL (signee 1976, active 1977) 1983-86) Robert “Bub” Simpson (’49-52) — New York Jonathan Watts (’88-89) — Seattle Seahawks, Alan Mullins (’83-85) — Winnipeg Blue Giants, NFL (draftee 1953) NFL (signee 1990) Bombers, CFL (signee 1986) Bobby Sippio (’99-01) — Peoria Pirates, af2 Porter Williams (’70-73) — Portland Storm, John Mutchler (’63) — Cleveland Browns, (signee 2002); Greensboro Prowlers, af2 (active WFL (draftee 1974, active 1974); NFL (signee 1964) 2003); Dallas Desperados, AFL (active 2004- Birmingham Vulcans, WFL (active 1975); Stan Napper (’61-64) — B.C. Lions, CFL 05); Miami Dolphins, NFL (active 2004); Hamilton Tiger-Cats, CFL (active 1976) (signee 1965, active 1965) Tampa Bay Storm, AFL (active 2006); Chicago Ben Wittman (’96-99) — Baltimore Ravens, John Newby (’80-82) — New England Rush, AFL (active 2006-07); Kansas City NFL (signee 2000) Patriots, NFL (signee 1983); Buffalo Bills, Chiefs, NFL (signee 2007, active 2007) Joe Woolridge (’04-05) — South Georgia NFL (signee 1983); Miami Dolphins, NFL Rod Smart (’97-99) — San Diego Chargers, Wildcats, af2 (active 2006- ) (signee 1984) NFL (signee 2000); Las Vegas Outlaws, XFL Harold Wright (’84-87) — San Francisco Anthony Oakley (’03) — Cleveland Browns, (draftee 2001, active 2001); Philadelphia 49ers, NFL (signee 1988) NFL (signee 2003); Chicago Bears, NFL Eagles, NFL (signee 2001, active 2001-02); (signee 2005, active 2005-07 ) Carolina Panthers, NFL (active 2002-05); *Glanville was an assistant coach with the Keith Paskett (’83-86) — Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, NFL (signee 2006) Hilltoppers in 1967. NFL (signee 1987, active 1987-88) Brandon Smith (’03-05) — Montreal **Martindale was an assistant coach with the Eddie Preston (’76-79) — Houston Oilers, Alouettes, CFL (signee 2006) Hilltoppers from 2001-03. NFL (11th round draftee 1980); Oakland David Smith (’87) — Philadelphia Eagles, NFL ***Prothro was an assistant coach with the Invaders, USFL (signee 1982) (8th round draftee 1988); Dallas Cowboys, Hilltoppers in 1942. Tommy Prothro (***) — Los Angeles Rams, NFL (signee 1989); London Monarchs,

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Records — All-Americans

KODAK/AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION 1973 Mike McCoy (21), DB 1975 Rick Green (32), LB 1977 Chip Carpenter (65), OG 1980 Tim Ford (80), DE; Pete Walters (68), OG 1987 James Edwards (7), FS 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB 2001 Mel Mitchell (4), FS 2002 Chris Price (62), OL 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2005 Erik Losey (54), OL

WALTER CAMP FOUNDATION 1987 James Edwards (7), FS 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB; Dean Tiebout (79), OT 1995 Brian Bixler (61), C 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB 2001 Mel Mitchell (4), FS; Chris Price (62), OL 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB; Chris Price (62), OL 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL Mel Mitchell Buster Ashley THE SPORTS NETWORK 1987 James Edwards (7), FS 1963 John Mutchler (83), E (second-team); 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB; 1988 Dean Tiebout (79), OT; Jim Burt (30), HB (honorable mention) Melvin Wisham (57), LB (second-team) Joe Arnold (33), TB (second-team); 1964 Dale Lindsey (44), FB; 2001 Mel Mitchell (4), FS; Dewayne Penn (73), OG (second-team) Jim Burt (30), HB (honorable mention) Erik Dandy (18), ILB (second-team); 1989 Russell Foster (32), LB (second-team) 1967 Dickie Moore (45), FB (second-team) Chris Price (62), OL (third-team) 1990 Raji Gordon (22), LB (honorable mention) 1970 Lawrence Brame (78), DE 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB; 1996 Joey Stockton (32), WR/RS 1974 Virgil Livers (24), DB; Chris Price (62), OL; 1997 Patrick Goodman (74), C John Bushong (78), DT (second-team); Buster Ashley (71), OL (second-team) 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL Rick Green (32), LB (honorable mention) 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL; 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL (second-team) 1975 Rick Green (32), LB (second-team) Matt Lange (83), PK (second-team); 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB; 1980 Pete Walters (68), OG Erik Dandy (18), ILB (third-team) Melvin Wisham (57), LB 1981 Donnie Evans (50), DE 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL; 2001 Erik Dandy (18), ILB; 1982 Paul Gray (51), LB Brian Claybourn (8), P (third-team) Mel Mitchell (4), FS; 1983 Paul Gray (51), LB 2005 Erik Losey (54), OL (third-team); Chris Price (62), OL (second-team); 1987 James Edwards (7), FS; Antonio Thomas (6), CB (third-team) Sherrod Coates (11), LB (third-team) Steve Walsh (74), OT (second-team); 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB; Jeff Cesarone (8), QB (honorable mention) HANSEN’S FOOTBALL GAZETTE Chris Price (62), OL; 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB; 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB; Buster Ashley (71), OL (second-team) Dean Tiebout (79), OT; Dean Tiebout (79), OT (third-team) 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL; Dewayne Penn (73), OG (second-team); 1995 Dan McGrath (25), LB (third-team); Erik Dandy (18), ILB (second-team); Mike Carberry (18), LB (honorable mention); Brian Bixler (61), C (honorable mention); Matt Lange (83), PK (second-team); Cedric Jones (82), SE (honorable mention); Joey Stockton (32), WR (honorable mention) Karl Maslowski (48), LB (third-team) Dan Maher (4), PK (honorable mention) 1996 Joey Stockton (32), WR/RS (second-team); 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL (second-team); 1995 Brian Bixler (61), C (second-team) Mike Mills (12), SS (third-team); Brian Claybourn (8), P (third-team); 1997 Patrick Goodman (74), C; Antwan Floyd (23), TB Antonio Thomas (6), CB (third-team) Andy Hape (51), OL (third-team) (honorable mention); 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL; Turner Goodwin (69), OL ASSOCIATED PRESS Andy Hape (51), OL (second-team); (honorable mention); 1952 Jimmy Feix (66), QB Willie Taggart (1), QB (third-team) Bryson Warner (46), LB 1957 Jim “Yogi” Hardin (62), G 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL (second-team) (honorable mention)

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1997 Patrick Goodman (74), C (second-team); Andy Hape (51), OL (third-team); Jeff Poisel (14), PK (honorable mention); Joey Stockton (32), RS (honorable mention); Willie Taggart (1), QB (honorable mention) 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL; Andy Hape (51), OL (honorable mention); Willie Taggart (1), QB (honorable mention) 1999 Ben Wittman (91), DE (second-team); Patrick Goodman (74), OL (honorable mention); Rod Smart (23), RB (honorable mention) 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB; Melvin Wisham (57), LB; Peter Martinez (19), PK (second-team); Sherrod Coates (11), LB (honorable mention); Joseph Jefferson (2), CB (honorable mention); Mel Mitchell (4), FS (honorable mention); Chris Price (62), OL (honorable mention) 2001 Chris Price (62), OL (second-team); Joseph Jefferson (2), CB (honorable mention); Joe Arnold Mel Mitchell (4), FS (honorable mention) 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB; Brian Claybourn (8), P 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL (second-team) Chris Price (62), OL; (honorable mention): 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL (second-team) Buster Ashley (71), OL (second-team) Charles Thompson (9), ILB 2002 Brian Lowder (28), SS 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL; (honorable mention) Erik Dandy (18), ILB; I-AA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Matt Lange (83), PK; WILLIAMSON MID-BRACKET ASSOCIATION Jeremy Chandler (20), CB (third-team); 1963 John Mutchler (83), E; ACADEMIC ALL-STAR TEAM Karl Maslowski (48), LB (third-team) Jim Burt (30), HB (honorable mention) 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2002 Brian Lowder (28), SS; 2006 Curtis Hamilton (15), WR (third-team); TOM HARMON DEFENSIVE Jason Michael (10), QB Marion Rumph (10), FS 1964 Jim Burt (30), HB (honorable mention); Greg Ryan (52), OL (honorable mention); UNIVERSAL SPORTS Chris Sullivan (65), OL 1971 Jim Barber (55), LB (honorable mention) 1973 Porter Williams (22), SE; David Nollner (50), OG (second-team) I-AA.ORG ALL-STAR TEAM 2002 Buster Ashley (71), OL; TEAMLINK.COM Sherrod Coates (11), OLB; 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL Jeremi Johnson (1), FB; Chris Price (62), OL CSTV: COLLEGE SPORTS TELEVISION 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL; Charles Thompson (9), ILB CoSIDA ACADEMIC 2005 Chris James (83), PK 1970 Jim Barber (55), LB (second-team) 1971 Jim Barber (55), LB COLLEGESPORTSREPORT.COM 1981 Tim Ford (80), DE 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL (second-team); 1984 Mark Fatkin (60), OG Matt Lange (83), PK (second-team) 1985 Mark Fatkin (60), OG 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL (second-team); 1994 Brian Bixler (61), C (second-team) Antonio Thomas (6), CB (third-team); 1995 Brian Bixler (61), C Jim Burt

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Hilltopper Honor Roll BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD WKU RETIRED JERSEYS Mel Mitchell, DB; Chris Price, OL; FINALIST Patrick Reynolds, DL 2000 2002 Buster Ashley, OL; Jeremy Chandler, DB; Melvin Wisham, LB Sherrod Coates, LB; Chris Price, OL; 4th in the balloting (3rd among LBs) 11 Patrick Reynolds, DL; Antonio Veals, DB 2001 2003 Buster Ashley, OL; Jeremy Chandler, CB; Mel Mitchell, FS Brian Claybourn, P; Erik Dandy, LB; Matt 6th in the balloting (2nd among DBs) WILLIE TAGGART Lange, PK; Karl Maslowski, LB; 2004 Casey Rooney, WR; Antonio Veals, RS; Charles Thompson, ILB Daniel Withrow, OL 9th in the balloting 2004 Buster Ashley, OL; Brian Claybourn, P; 2424 Deonté Smith, ILB; Charles Thompson, EDDIE ROBINSON AWARD ILB; Antonio Thomas, CB FINALIST VIRGIL LIVERS 2005 Chris James, PK; Erik Losey, OL; Lerron 2000 Moore, RB; Marion Rumph, FS; Jack Harbaugh Antonio Thomas, CB 3rd in the balloting 2006 Curtis Hamilton, WR; Marion Rumph, FS 2004 David Elson 4444 GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM AMERICAN FOOTBALL 2001 Buster Ashley, OL; Brian Claybourn, P COACHES ASSOCIATION DALE LINDSEY 2002 Jeremi Johnson, FB; Casey Rooney, WR NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 2003 Justin Haddix, QB; Lerron Moore, RB; 2002 Anthony Oakley, OL; Charlie Phillips, DL; Jack Harbaugh Brandon Smith, LB 66 2004 Erik Losey, OL; Brian Porter, RB; BURGER KING I-AA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE 66 Marion Rumph, FS; Daniel Williams, OF THE WEEK DL; Joe Woolridge, DL Dec. 2, 1995 Brian Bixler, Center JIMMY FEIX 2005 Andrew Campbell, OL; Chris McConnell, Oct. 2, 1999 Patrick Goodman, Center OL; Jenkins Reese, ILB 2006 Blake Boyd, OLB; Rashad Etheridge, CB; ABC CHEVROLET 1986 Pat McKenzie, RB, Owensboro, Ky. Jake Gaebler, WR; Andrew McCloud, RB “PLAYER OF THE GAME” 1987 Darnell Martin, SS, Baltimore, Md. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 1988 Pedro Bacon, FB, Paducah, Ky. GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE 1978 Barry Bumm, Free Safety 1989 Troy Dowdy, FB, Paducah, Ky. FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (Eastern Kentucky game) 1990 Scott Campbell, QB, Gulf Breeze, Fla. 2003 Justin Haddix, QB 1980 Troy Snardon, Fullback 1991 Tony Garner, NG, Radcliff, Ky. (Morehead State game) 1992 Mark Lamberth, C, Cottontown, Tenn. GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE 1993 Robert Jackson, WB, Indianapolis, Ind. ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM AL ALMOND MEMORIAL AWARD 1994 Ty Koon, OL, Lexington, Ky. 2001 1968 Walt Heath, DT, Goodlettsville, Tenn. 1995 Stephon Benford, OL, Louisville, Ky. First-Team — Derek Forster, OL 1969 Johnny Vance, QB, Glasgow, Ky. 1996 Andy McLeod, TE, Elkhorn, Neb. Honorable Mention — Peter Martinez, PK 1970 Bill Hape, LB, Evansville, Ind. 1997 Kenny Martray, DT, Vanderbilt, Pa. 2002 1971 Jimmy Barber, LB, Portland, Tenn. 1998 Willie Taggart, QB, Palmetto, Fla. First-Team — Brian Lowder, FS; Jason Michael, QB 1972 Andrew Francis, DB, Louisville, Ky. 1999 Todd Sorrell, OT, Louisville, Ky. Second Team — Peter Martinez, PK 1973 Leo Peckenpaugh, QB, Henderson, Ky. 2000 Melvin Wisham, LB, St. Louis, Mo. HM — Derek Forster, OL; Jon Drummond, OLB 1974 John Humphrey, OG, Owensboro, Ky. 2001 Keith Brooks, RB, Cincinnati, Ohio 2003 1975 Ray Henderson, OG, Eminence, Ky. 2002 Patrick Reynolds, DL, Bowling Green, Ky. Second-Team — Brian Claybourn, P; 1976 Dave Carter, C, Vincennes, Ind. 2003 Jeremy Chandler, CB, Indianapolis, Ind. Casey Rooney, WR 1977 Chip Carpenter, OG, Bowling Green, Ky. 2004 Ryan Thomas, OL, Orchard Park, N.Y. Honorable Mention — Karl Maslowski, LB 1978 Reginald Hayden, BB, Nashville, Tenn. 2005 Bill Hewig, OL, Evansville, Ind. 2004 1979 Chuck DeLacey, LB, Owensboro, Ky. 2006 Ross Dickens, DL, Pelham, Ala. Second-Team — Brian Claybourn, P 1980 Pete Walters, OG, Shepherdsville, Ky. 2007 Clay Stephens, DB, Somerset, Ky. 2005 1981 Barry Bumm, FS, Owensboro, Ky. 2008 Jared Johnson FB, Franklin, Tenn. First-Team — Marion Rumph, FS 1982 Tom Fox, DE, Parma, Ohio Honorable Mention — Chris James, PK 1983 Walter York, BB, Bowling Green, Ky. ALL-GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE 2006 1984 Tim Mooney, DE, Evansville, Ind. (first-team selections only) First-Team — Chris James, PK; 1985 Rick Denstorff, C, Rockport, Ind. 2001 Sherrod Coates, LB; Marion Rumph, FS Alan Mullins, FL, Independence, Ky. Erik Dandy, LB; Joseph Jefferson, DB; Second-Team — Curtis Hamilton, WR

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Hilltopper Honor Roll I-AA INDEPENDENT OVC ALL-HALF 1974 John Bushong, DT; David Carter, C; ALL-STAR TEAM CENTURY TEAM Rick Green, LB; John Humphrey, G; 1996 Virgil Livers, DB; Keith Tandy, DE First-Team — Antwan Floyd, TB; (March, 1998) 1975 Sheroid Barrett, OT; Chip Carpenter, G; Trae Hackett, LB; Joey Stockton, RS Rick Green, LB; Walt Herod, P; Second-Team — Turner Goodwin, OL; Lawrence Brame, DE (1967-70) John Leathers, DB; Keith Tandy, DE Mike Mills, DB; Joey Stockton, 1976 Chip Carpenter, G; Biff Madon, LB; Punt Returns Jim Burt, HB (1961-64) Keith Tandy, DE; Jimmy Woods, TB 1997 Chip Carpenter, G (1974-77) 1977 Chip Carpenter, G; Biff Madon, LB; First-Team — Patrick Goodman, OL; Tony Towns, DT Bryan Heyward, DT; Joey Stockton, RS David Carter, C (1973-76) 1978 Carl Brazley, CB; John Hall, QB; Second-Team — Andy Hape, OL; Ron Kelly, LB; Reginald Hayden, BB; Eddie Preston, SE; Joey Stockton, RS; Willie Taggart, QB Rick Green, LB (1972-75) Tony Towns, DE 1998 Dale Lindsey, FB (1963-64) 1979 Jeff Alsup, G; Carl Estelle, BB; Tim Ford, Offensive Player-of-the-Year — Willie Taggart, QB DE; Ricky Gwinn, TE; John Hall, QB; First-Team — Patrick Goodman, OL; Virgil Livers, DB (1971-74) Eddie Preston, SE Andy Hape, OL; Willie Taggart, QB; 1980 Barry Bumm, DB; Donnie Evans, DE; Delvechio Walls, RS Dickie Moore, FB (1965-68) Ray Farmer, P; Jerry Flippin, SE; Second-Team — Bryan Daniel, RS; Marvin Satterly, G (1950-53) Ricky Gwinn, TE; Lamont Meacham, DB; Trae Hackett, LB Phil Rich, OT; Troy Snardon, RB; Pete Walters, G ALL-OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE 1953 Bill Ploumis, E; Marvin Satterly, G; 1981 Barry Bumm, FS; Donnie Evans, DE; (first-team selections only) Arnie Oaken, C; Gene McFadden, FB; Paul Gray, LB; John Newby, SE 1948 Frank Wallheiser, E; Jim Pickens, QB Max Stevens, HB 1999 Patrick Goodman, C; Bobby Sippio, DB; 1949 Frank Wallheiser, E 1954 Walt Apperson, E; Tom Patterson, C Rod Smart, RB; Melvin Wisham, LB; 1950 Hoyte Threet, T; Roy Hina, G 1955 Vernon Wilson, G; Bill Strawn, C Ben Wittman, DE 1951 Marvin Satterly, G; Lawrence Gilbert, C; 1957 Bill Holt, E; Jim “Yogi” Hardin, G 2000 DeWayne Gallishaw, RB; Peter Martinez, Jimmy Feix, QB 1958 Larry Nutter, T; Jim “Yogi” Hardin, G PK; Chris Price, OL; Bobby Sippio, DB; 1952 R.E. Simpson, E; Marvin Satterly, G; 1959 Herb Wassom, G Melvin Wisham, LB Jimmy Feix, QB; Gene McFadden, FB; 1960 Herb Wassom, G Max Stevens, HB 1961 Jim Hughes, E ALL-KIAC 1963 John Mutchler, E; Harold Chambers, T; (Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Joe Bugel, G; Jim Burt, HB; 1935 Clarence Caple, C Dale Lindsey, FB 1936 Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G; 1964 Stan Napper, E; Ed Crum, G; Jim Burt, HB; Glenn Williams Dale Lindsey, FB; Pat Counts, HB 1937 Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G 1965 Dickie Moore, FB 1941 Jimmy Salato, QB 1966 Wes Simpson, E 1967 Roy Bondurant, G; Jim Garrett, HB; ALL-STATE Walt Heath, T; Allan Hogan, C; 1928 Turner Elrod, FB; Paul Taylor, T; Dickie Moore, FB; Larry Watkins, T Lynn Williams, B 1968 Lawrence Brame, DE; Walt Heath, T 1929 Rupert Cummings, T; Ed Stansbury, E 1969 Johnny Vance, QB; Lawrence Brame, DE; 1930 Rupert Cummings, G; Leroy Elrod, FB** Bill “Jelly” Green, DB 1931 Carroll Broderick, HB; 1970 Jim Barber, LB; Lawrence Brame, DE; Clarence Mayhew, G**; Jay Davis, SE; Dennis Durso, G; Dillard Martin, C Bill “Jelly” Green, DB; Steve Wilson, PK 1933 Wilfred Ausley, T*; Harry Booker, HB; 1971 Jim Barber, LB; Jerry Kokinda, OT; Roy Cobb, E* Bob Morehead, DB; Leo Peckenpaugh, 1934 Roy Cobb, E; Leo Yeksigian QB; Bill Sykes, C; Terry Thompson, DT 1935 Max Reed 1972 Andrew Francis, DB; Clarence Jackson, TB; 1936 Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G; Max Reed Mike McCoy, DB; Brad Watson, DE 1937 Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G 1973 John Bushong, DT; Clarence Jackson, TB; 1940 Howard “Tip” Downing, E; Charlie Johnson, P; Mike McCoy, DB; Vernon Dulaney, Back; Johnny Taylor, G; Bob Morehead, DB; David Nollner, G; Leslie Van Meter, T Lonnie Schuster, DT; Aundra Skiles, LB; — * second-team Lerron Moore Porter Williams, SE — ** honorable mention

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Hilltopper Honor Roll

HILLTOPPER OVC HONORS 1973 Lonnie Schuster, DT 40th Anniversary Team (June, 1988) Players of the Year (first awarded in 1963) 1974 Virgil Livers, DB Lawrence Brame, DE (1967-70) Offensive 1976 Biff Madon, LB Jim Burt, HB (1961-64) 1967 Dickie Moore, FB Chip Carpenter, OG (1973-77) 1979 John Hall, QB Coaches of the Year (first awarded in 1963) David Carter, C (1973-76) 1963 Nick Denes Jimmy Feix, QB (1949-52) Defensive 1973 Jimmy Feix Dale Lindsey, FB (1963-64) 1963 John Mutchler, DE 1978 Jimmy Feix Virgil Livers, DB (1971-74) 1969 Lawrence Brame, DE 1980 Jimmy Feix Marvin Satterly, G (1950-53) 1970 Lawrence Brame, DE 2000 Jack Harbaugh Keith Tandy, DE (1973-76) WKU ATHLETE-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD WINNERS 1972-73 1985-86 1996-97 cont. Jack Glasser (Baseball) Mark Fatkin (Football) Antwan Floyd (Football) Kami Thomas (Basketball) 1973-74 1997-98 Mike McCoy (Football) 1986-87 Jamie Ritterskamp (Volleyball) Rick Yeloushan (Swimming) Clemette Haskins (Basketball) Willie Taggart (Football) Mecit Koydemir (Soccer) 1974-75 1998-99 Virgil Livers (Football) 1987-88 Kim Carpenter (Volleyball) Traci Patton (Basketball) Travis Mandigo (Swimming) 1975-76 Dan Powell (Swimming) Nick Rose (Track-CC) 1999-2000 1988-89 ShaRae Mansfield (Basketball) 1976-77 Brett McNeal (Basketball) Kicker Vencill (Swimming) David Carter (Football) Dedre Nelson (Volleyball) 2000-01 1977-78 1989-90 ShaRae Mansfield (Basketball) Chip Carpenter (Football) Tandreia Green (Basketball) Chris Marcus (Basketball) Roland Shelton (Basketball) 1978-79 2001-02 Donald Douglas (Track) 1990-91 Brandi Carey (Swimming) Joe Lightfoot (Basketball) Derek Robinson (Basketball) 1979-80 Mary Taylor (Basketball) Chuck DeLacey (Football) 2002-03 Barbara Shields (Gymnastics) 1991-92 Jason Michael (Football) Chris Hutchinson (Soccer) Sara Noe (Volleyball) 1980-81 Kim Pehlke (Basketball) Alicia Polson (Basketball) 2003-04 Pete Walters (Football) 1992-93 Erik Dandy (Football) Mark Bell (Basketball) Riley Garcia (Softball) 1981-82 Michelle Murphy (Track-CC) Barry Bumm (Football) 2004-05 Jane Lockin (Basketball) 1993-94 Tiffany Porter-Talbert (Basketball) Craig McCormick (Basketball) Debbie Houk (Basketball) Raigo Toompuu (Track) Eddie O’Carroll (Track-CC) 1982-83 2005-06 Bobby Peck (Swimming) 1994-95 Caron Blotch (Volleyball) Gwen Doyle (Basketball) Karl Swanson (Swimming) 1983-84 Darrin Horn (Basketball) Dianne Depp (Basketball) 2006-07 Ashley Johnson (Track-CC) 1995-96 Jason Browhow (Track) Brian Bixler (Football) Crystal Kelly (Basketball) 1984-85 Christina Brown (Track-CC) Steve Crocker (Swimming) 2007-08 Camille Forrester (Track-CC) 1996-97 Courtney Lee (Basketball) Christina Brown (Track-CC) Crystal Kelly (Basketball)

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Western Kentucky Hall of Fame

1991 (Inaugural Class) Lawrence “Butch” Gilbert (Football), ’48-51; Jimmy Barber (Football), ’69-71 E.A. Diddle (Coach), ’22-64 (Assistant Football Coach), ’69-84 & ’89-90 Buddy Cate (Basketball), ’48-50 Jimmy Feix (Football), ’49-52 Oran McKinney (Basketball), ’43 & ’46-48 Ralph Dudgeon (Basketball-Tennis), ’36-38 Dee Gibson (Basketball-Tennis), ’42-43 & ’47-48 Jim Pickens (Baseball-Football), ’47-49 Mary Koeckert (Godlove) (Rifle), ’77-80 Clem Haskins (Basketball), ’65-67 Dwight Smith (Basketball), ’65-67 Dan Powell (Swimming), ’84-86 & ’88 Adele Gleaves [Haswell] (Gymnastics), ’65-67 Katy Strozdas (Tinius) (Tennis), ’75-78 Bob Stoltman (Track), ’67-70 Jim McDaniels (Basketball), ’69-71 Mike Williams (Baseball), ’78-81 John Oldham (Basketball), ’43 & ’47-49 1996 Bobby Rascoe (Basketball), ’60-62 Carroll Broderick (Football-Basketball), ’30-33 2001 Max Reed (Basketball-Football), ’34-37 David Carter (Football), ’73-76 Leo Peckenpaugh (Football-Baseball), ’70-73 Nick Rose (Track-Cross Country), ’72-76 Steve Crocker (Swimming), ’82-85 Chris Turner (Baseball), ’88-91 Turner Elrod (Football-Basketball-Baseball), ’28-31; Henry Wadsworth (Track), ’65-66 1992 (Assistant Football Coach), ’46-67; Rick Whitfield (Golf), ’68-70 Lawrence Brame (Football), ’67-70 (Track Coach), ’49-62 Jim Burt (Football-Baseball), ’61-64 Jim “Yogi” Hardin (Football), ’55-58 2002 Clarence Caple (Football), ’35-37 Bob Lavoy (Basketball), ’49-50 Sean Dollman (Track-Cross Country), ’89-92 Brenda Chapman (Strickler) Lillie Mason (Basketball), ’82-83 & ’85-86 Gene McFadden (Football), ’50-53 (Basketball-Tennis), ’74-78 Harry Sadler (Basketball-Track), ’35-39 Nick Denes (Football-Baseball Coach), ’57-67 Wallace “Buck” Sydnor (Basketball), ’41-43; 2003 Harry “Pap” Glenn (Assistant Basketball Coach), ’64-71; Pete Walters (Football), ’77-80 (Baseball-Basketball-Football), ’23-26 (Assistant Baseball Coach), ’72-76 Gayle Watkins (Track), ’76-79 Ted Hornback (Assistant Basketball-Tennis Coach), ’38-76 1997 2004 Virgil Livers (Football-Track), ’71-74 Howard “Tip” Downing (Basketball-Football), Paul Gray (Football), ’80-83 Tom Marshall (Basketball), ’51-54 ’39-42 Sue Lausten (Avril) (Rifle), ’70-73 Tony Staynings (Track-Cross Country), ’73-77 Tom Ecker (Track-Cross Country Coach), ’62-66 Kim Pehlke (Salyer) (Basketball), ’89-92 Clemette Haskins (Basketball), ’84-87 1993 Bernard “Peck” Hickman (Basketball), ’33-35 2005 Darel Carrier (Basketball), ’62-64 Clarence Jackson (Football), ’70-73 Jeff Cesarone (Football), ’84-87 Jack Clayton (Football Coach), ’48-56 Roger Otten (Tennis), ’50-53 Wayne Chapman (Basketball), ’66-68 Frank Griffin (Assistant Football-Head Golf W.L. “Gander” Terry (Football-Basketball), Charlie Osborne (Basketball), ’59-61 Coach), ’47-78 ’25-28; (Head Football Coach), ’38-41 Jim Richards (Baseball), ’55-58; (Basketball Henry Jackson (Track), ’67-70 Johnny Vance (Football-Baseball), ’66-70 Coach), ’71-78; (Golf Coach), ’78-86 Dale Lindsey (Football), ’63-64 J.D. “Big Ich” Weaver (Baseball-Football), ’26-28 Porter Williams (Football), ’70-73 Don “Duck” Ray (Basketball-Tennis-Track- Golf), ’42-43 & ’47-48 1998 2006 Odie Spears (Basketball-Baseball), Raymond “Rip” Gish (Basketball), ’49-51 Brenda Dennehy (Willis) (Track-Cross Country), ’42-43 & ’47-48 Rick Green (Football), ’72-75 ’89-93 Jesse Stuart (Track), ’73-75 Terry Hassall (Tennis), ’68 & ’70-71 Ashley Johnson (Track-Cross Country), ’80-84 Carlyle Towery (Basketball), ’39-41 Gene Rhodes (Basketball-Baseball), ’49-52 Craig McCormick (Basketball), ’79-82 Marvin Satterly (Football), ’50-53 1994 Greg Smith (Basketball), ’66-68 2007 Eagle “Buddy” Keys (Football-Baseball), Art Spoelstra (Basketball-Baseball-Track), ’52-54 Bob Daniels (Basketball-Baseball), ’54-57 ’42 & ’46-48 Kami Thomas (Howard) (Basketball), ’83-86 Clarence Glover (Basketball), ’69-71 William “Red” McCrocklin (Basketball), ’36-38 Tandreia Green (Basketball), ’87-90 Dickie Moore (Football), ’65-68 1999 Norman Head (Golf), ’47-49; (Golf Coach) ’86-90 Dr. Burch Oglesby (Track-Cross Country Johnny Britt (Basketball), ’73-76 Mecit Koydemir (Soccer), ’85-86 Coach), ’67-71 Tim Ford (Football), ’79-81 Mike McCoy (Football-Track), ’70-73 Kenny Perry (Golf), ’79-82 Jack Glasser (Baseball), ’70-73 Brett McNeal (Basketball), ’86-89 Hugh Poland (Football-Basketball-Baseball), Harry Hardin (Basketball), ’33-35 ’31-34 Pam Hart (Kordenbrock) (Basketball), ’75-78 2008 Ed Stansbury (Football-Basketball-Baseball), ’27-30 Brad Mutchler (Basketball), ’34-36 Don Durham (Baseball), ’68-70 Hector Ortiz (Track-Cross Country), ’68-71 Jack Harbaugh (Football Coach), ’89-02 1995 Max Stevens (Football-Track), ’50-53 Rick Kral (Swimming), ’75-78 Ralph Antone (Football-Baseball), ’79-83 Paul Sanderford (Women’s Basketball Coach), Ralph Crosthwaite (Basketball), ’55 & ’57-59 2000 ’82-97, (Men’s Basketball Coach), ’04-07 Joe Arnold (Football), ’85-88

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TOTAL OFFENSE 5. 241 — 1973 (13 games) Plays 6. 233 — 2003 (13 games) • Game • Per Game 1. 97 — at Eastern Ill., 11/10/84 1. 22.4 — 1994 (246; 11 games) 2. 96 — at Eastern Ill., 11/15/86 2. 22.2 — 2007 (266; 12 games) 3. 95 — vs. Murray St., 9/6/97 (3ot) 2. 21.2 — 1997 (254; 12 games) 4. 94 — vs. Murray St., 11/22/69 3. 20.5 — 1979 (205; 10 games) • Season 4. 20.1 — 1998 (221; 11 games) 1. 996 — 2002 (15 games) 5. 19.82 — 2005 (218; 11 games) 2. 970 — 1975 (13 games) 6. 19.80 — 1952 (198; 10 games) 3. 943 — 1973 (13 games) 4. 866 — 1988 (13 games) Penalties 5. 853 — 1997 (12 games) • Game • Per Game 1. 17 — vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 8/29/96 1. 77.7 — 1969 (777; 10 games) 2. 16 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/05 2. 76.9 — 1984 (846; 11 games) 16 — vs. Indiana St., 11/5/94 3. 75.2 — 1994 (827; 11 games) 4. 15 — at Morehead St., 9/10/88 4. 74.6 — 1975 (970; 13 games) 5. 14 — seven times, last vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 Net Yards • Season • Game 1. 120 — 1988 (13 games) 1. 660 — at Central Florida, 9/24/94 2. 97 — 2002 (15 games) 2. 649 — vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 3. 93 — 1994 (11 games) 3. 621 — at Southern Ill., 10/25/97 4. 90 — 2000 (13 games) Antwan Floyd was part of a 1995 rushing 4. 620 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/05 5. 88 — 2007 (12 games) attack that ran the ball a school-record 5. 617 — vs. Southern Ill., 10/29/92 88 — 1989 (11 games) 61.0 times per game. 6. 609 — at Murray St., 9/8/94 • Per Game • Season 1. 9.2 — 1988 (120; 13 games) RUSHING 1. 5,479 — 2002 (15 games) 2. 8.5 — 1994 (93; 11 games) Plays 2. 5,187 — 1997 (12 games) 3. 8.1 — 1953 (81; 10 games) • Game 3. 5,129 — 2003 (13 games) 1. 83 — at Murray St., 9/7/96 (2ot) 4. 4,956 — 1973 (13 games) Yards Penalized 2. 75 — vs. New Haven, 10/3/98 5. 4,906 — 2007 (12 games) • Game 3. 73 — vs. Elon, 10/24/98 (ot) 6. 4,757 — 2004 (12 games) 1. 167 — at Evansville, 9/5/81 73 — vs. Murray St., 9/6/97 (3ot) 2. 166 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/05 5. 72 — vs. Troy St., 10/29/94 Yards Per Game 3. 161 — vs. Kentucky St., 9/19/81 72 — vs. Eastern Ill., 11/9/91 • Season 4. 160 — at Morehead St., 9/10/88 7. 71 — vs. Florida A&M, 11/25/00 1. 433.0 — 1952 (4,330 yds, 10 games) 5. 153 — vs. Morehead St., 10/9/54 71 — vs. Central Florida, 10/24/92 2. 432.2 — 1997 (5,187 yds, 12 games) • Season • Season 3. 415.0 — 1998 (4,565 yds, 11 games) 1. 1,034 — 1988, (13 games) 1. 828 — 2002 (15 games) 4. 408.8 — 2007 (4,906 yds, 12 games) 2. 919 — 1968, (10 games) 2. 727 — 1975 (13 games) 5. 407.1 — 1993 (4,478 yds, 11 games) 3. 917 — 1981, (11 games) 3. 722 — 2000 (13 games) 6. 405.7 — 2005 (4,463 yds, 11 games) • Per Game 4. 720 — 2001 (12 games) 7. 403.4 — 1994 (4,437 yds, 11 games) 1. 91.9 — 1968 (919; 10 games) 5. 716 — 1997 (12 games) 2. 84.6 — 1952 (846; 10 games) • Per Game First Downs 3. 83.4 — 1981 (917; 11 games) 1. 61.0 — 1995 (610; 10 games) • Game 2. 60.8 — 1998 (669; 11 games) 1. 34 — at Murray St., 9/8/94 Fumbles 3. 60.0 — 2001 (720; 12 games) 2. 33 — at Central Florida, 9/24/94 • Game 4. 59.7 — 1997 (716; 12 games) 3. 32 — at Indiana St., 10/20/07 1. 9 — vs. Eastern Ill., 11/12/83 5. 59.2 — 1992 (596; 10 games) 4. 31 — vs. North Carolina Central, (lost 5) 10/27/07 2. 8 — at Tampa, 9/21/63 (lost 7) Net Yards 5. 30 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/6/03 • Game • Season Fumbles Lost 1. 561 — at Southern Ill., 10/25/97 1. 266 — 2007 (12 games) • Game 2. 554 — at Southern Ill., 10/29/92 2. 263 — 2002 (15 games) 1. 7 — at Tampa, 9/21/63 3. 551 — vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 3. 254 — 1997 (12 games) • Season 4. 542 — vs. Austin Peay, 9/20/97 4. 246 — 1994 (11 games) 1. 26 — 1957 5. 520 — vs. Union (Tenn.), 10/16/48

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• Season 5. 8.25 — at Southern Ill., 10/25/97 4. 197 — 1973 (13 games) 1. 3,984 — 1997 (12 games) (561 yds, 68 atts) 5. 175 — 2006 (11 games) 2. 3,793 — 2002 (15 games) 6. 8.22 — vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 6. 167 — 2007 (12 games) 3. 3,791 — 1998 (11 games) (551 yds, 67 atts) 7. 165 — 2008 (12 games) 4. 3,521 — 2001 (12 games) • Season 8. 164 — 1981 (11 games) 5. 3,445 — 2000 (13 games) 1. 5.67 — 1998 (3,791 yds, 669 atts) • Per Game 2. 5.564 — 1997 (3,984 yds, 716 atts) 1. 25.5 — 1985 (281; 11 games) Yards Per Game 3. 5.559 — 2000 (4,687 yds, 843 atts) 2. 22.8 — 1984 (251; 11 games) • Season 4. 5.21 — 2003 (3,155 yds, 605 atts) 1. 344.6 — 1998 (3,791 yds, 11 games) 5. 5.12 — 2007 (2,966 yds, 579 atts) Net Yards 2. 332.0 — 1997 (3,984 yds, 12 games) 6. 5.11 — 1993 (3,301 yds, 646 atts) • Game 3. 300.1 — 1993 (3,301 yds, 11 games) 1. 494 — vs. Akron, 10/5/85 4. 293.4 — 2001 (3,521 yds, 12 games) First Downs 2. 413 — at Akron, 11/15/69 5. 287.1 — 1992 (2,871 yds, 10 games) • Game • Season 1. 27 — at Murray St., 9/8/94 1. 3,064 — 1985 (11 games) Yards Per Play 2. 26 — at Murray St., 9/7/96 (2ot) 2. 2,812 — 1984 (11 games) • Game 3. 25 — vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 3. 2,675 — 1973 (13 games) 1. 9.55 — vs. Southern Ill., 10/29/92 25 — at Southern Ill. 10/25/97 4. 2,520 — 1986 (11 games) (554 yds, 58 atts) 5. 24 — vs. Western Ill. 11/13/04 5. 2,248 — 2006 (11 games) 2. 8.84 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/05 24 — vs. Morehead St. 11/1/97 5. 2,109 — 1981 (11 games) (451 yds, 51 atts) • Season • Per Game 3. 8.35 — vs. Cumberland (Tenn.), 1. 202 — 1997 (12 games) 1. 278.5 — 1985 (3,064; 11 games) 9/11/99 (359 yds, 43 atts) 2. 184 — 1998 (11 games) 2. 255.6 — 1984 (2,812; 11 games) 4. 8.32 — at Illinois St., 11/3/01 3. 182 — 2002 (15 games) (474 yds, 57 atts) 5. 173 — 2001 (12 games) Percent Completed • Game (min. 10 atts) Touchdowns 1. .800 (16-20) — vs. Western Ill., • Season 9/30/06 1. 45 — 1997 (12 games) .800 (16-20) — vs. Delta St., 11/1/52 2. 43 — 1998 (11 games) • Season 3. 41 — 2002 (15 games) 1. .628 (167-266) — 2007 (12 games) 4. 35 — 2004 (12 games) 2. .615 (142-231) — 1952 (10 games) 35 — 1963 (11 games) 3. .614 (175-285) — 2006 (11 games)

PASSING Had Intercepted Attempts • Game • Game 1. 6 — vs. Grambling St., 12/8/73 1. 69 — at Middle Tennessee, 11/9/85 6 — at Tennessee Tech, 10/14/72 2. 59 — vs. Akron, 11/15/69 6 — at Murray St., 11/21/64 3. 59 — vs. Akron, 10/5/85 • Season • Season 1. 27 — 1963 (13 games) 1. 506 — 1985 (11 games) 2. 25 — 1964 (10 games) 2. 481 — 1984 (11 games) 3. 424 — 1986 (11 games) First Downs 4. 393 — 1973 (13 games) • Game 5. 325 — 1969 (10 games) 1. 20 — at Middle Tennessee, 11/9/85 • Per Game 2. 19 — vs. Murray St., 11/23/85 1. 46.0 — 1985 (506; 11 games) 19 — at Morehead St., 10/27/84 2. 43.7 — 1984 (481; 11 games) 4. 18 — at Eastern Ill., 11/15/86 18 — at Akron, 11/15/69 Completions • Season • Game 1. 131 — 1985 (11 games) 1. 43 — at Middle Tennessee, 11/9/85 2. 130 — 1984 (11 games) 2. 37 — vs. Akron, 11/15/69 3. 110 — 1986 (11 games) • Season 4. 102 — 2006 (11 games) Jeff Cesarone accounted for 31 of WKU’s record 1. 281 — 1985 (11 games) 5. 100 — 1981 (11 games) 43 completions against Middle Tennessee on 2. 251 — 1984 (11 games) Nov. 9, 1985. 3. 219 — 1986 (11 games)

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Touchdowns Net Yards • Season • Game • Game 1. 506 — 2000 (13 games) 1. 5 — vs. Akron, 10/5/85 1. 167 — vs. Youngstown St., 10/11/80 2. 458 — 1973 (13 games) 5 — at Morehead St., 10/28/78 2. 161 — vs. Lamar, 9/15/79 3. 355 — 1968 (10 games) 5 — at Morehead St., 10/11/52 3. 153 — at Morehead St., 10/10/53 4. 313 — 1952 (10 games) • Season • Season 5. 296 — 1974 (10 games) 1. 29 — 1973 (13 games) 1. 813 — 1966 (10 games) 2. 20 — 1985 (11 games) 2. 778 — 1979 (10 games) SCORING 20 — 1952 (10 games) Points Touchdowns • Game PUNTING • Game 1. 87 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/07 Punts 1. 2 — vs. Cumberland (Tenn.), 9/11/99 2. 73 — vs. Bethel (Ky.), 11/27/24 • Game 3. 71 — vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 1. 13 — at Tennessee St. (10/18/86) KICKOFF RETURNS 4. 67 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/4/03 13 — at Tennessee Tech (10/19/74) Returns 5. 66 — vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 8/29/96 • Season • Game 66 — vs. Western Ill., 10/12/68 1. 104 — 1975 (13 games) 1. 10 — vs. Lamar, 9/15/79 • Season 2. 80 — 1986 (11 games) 2. 9 — at Central Florida, 9/24/94 1. 432 — 2002 (15 games) 3. 78 — 1982 (10 games) 3. 8 — six times, last at Alabama, 10/13/08 2. 430 — 1973 (13 games) 78 — 1976 (10 games) • Season 3. 429 — 1997 (12 games) 78 — 1973 (13 games) 1. 61 — 1995 (10 games) 4. 427 — 2003 (13 games) • Per Game 2. 55 — 2008 (12 games) 5. 398 — 2007 (12 games) 1. 8.0 — 1975 (104; 13 games) 3. 48 — 1991 (11 games) 6. 396 — 1998 (11 games) 2. 7.8 — 1982 (78; 10 games) 4. 47 — 1986 (11 games) 7.8 — 1976 (78; 10 games) 5. 45 — 2007 (12 games) 45 — 1989 (11 games) Net Yards 45 — 1977 (10 games) • Game 8. 44 — 1984 (11 games) 1. 578 — vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/19/74 • Season NET YARDS 1. 4,080 — 1975 (13 games) • Game 2. 3,202 — 1976 (10 games) 1. 235 — at Marshall, 9/28/96 3. 3,199 — 1986 (11 games) 2. 234 — vs. North Texas, 11/1/08 2. 209 — vs. Louisville, 11/4/89 Average Per Punt 3. 203 — vs. Louisville, 10/27/90 • Game (min. 5 punts) 4. 192 — vs. Austin Peay, 9/16/95 1. 49.5 — at Indiana St., 10/27/07 5. 188 — vs. Austin Peay, 10/25/86 (99 yds, 2 punts) • Season 2. 49.4 — at Appalachian St., 9/8/73 1. 1,376 — 2008 (12 games) (346 yds, 7 punts) 2. 1,222 — 1995 (10 games) • Season 3. 985 — 1986 (11 games) 1. 41.6 — 2004 (1,996 yds, 48 punts) 4. 935 — 2003 (13 games) 2. 41.1 — 1976 (3,202 yds, 78 punts) 5. 902 — 1989 (11 games) 3. 40.8 — 2007 (1,919 yds, 47 punts) 4. 40.4 — 2003 (2,224 yds, 55 punts) INTERCEPTIONS 5. 40.3 — 1980 (2,700 yds, 67 punts) Returns • Game PUNT RETURNS 1. 7 — at Eastern Kentucky, 9/18/04 Returns 7 — vs. Morehead St., 11/6/65 • Game • Season 1. 12 — vs. Middle Tennessee, 9/20/52 1. 35 — 1973 (3 games) • Season 2. 34 — 1952 (10 games) 1. 60 — 1974 (10 games) 2. 53 — 1973 (13 games) Net Yards 3. 52 — 1975 (13 games) • Game Marion Rumph accounted for two of the 4. 49 — 1997 (12 games) 1. 153 — vs. Murray St., 11/21/92 Hilltoppers’ school record seven interceptions 5. 44 — 1972 (10 games) 2. 139 — vs. Western Ill., 10/12/68 at Eastern Kentucky in 2004.

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8 — vs. Murray St., 11/30/02 3. 71 — WKU 71, UT Martin 0, 9/9/00 8 — vs. Florida International, 10/12/02 4. 66 — WKU 66, Ky. Wesleyan, 0, 8/29/96 8 — vs. Cumberland (Tenn.), 9/11/99 66 — WKU 66, Western Ill. 0, 8 — vs. Austin Peay, 9/26/98 10/12/68 8 — vs. Murray St., 11/22/69 6. 65 — WKU 65, Campbellsville 0, 9/27/24 8 — vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/14/67 • Season (PAT-K) Widest Average Scoring Margin 1. 54 — 2002 (15 games) • Season 54 — 1997 (12 games) 1. + 22.9 — 1973 (WKU 430-132; 13 games) 3. 50 — 1973 (13 games) 2. + 21.7 — 1952 (WKU 336-119; 10 games) 4. 49 — 2000 (13 games) 3. + 21.1 — 1968 (WKU 281-70; 10 games) 5. 48 — 2007 (12 games) 4. + 20.9 — 1963 (WKU 309-79; 11 games) • Season (PAT-K-R-P) 5. + 20.4 — 1922 (WKU 248-44; 10 games) 1. 56 — 1997 (12 games) 2. 54 — 2002 (15 games) Losing Margin 3. 51 — 1973 (13 games) • Game 4. 49 — 2000 (13 games) 1. 69 — Centenary 75, WKU 6, 11/3/23 5. 48 — 2007 (12 games) 2. 51 — John Carroll 51, WKU 0, 10/4/24 51 — Owensboro HS 51, WKU 0, FIELD GOALS 10/15/15 Matt Lange helped set new team records for • Game field goals in a game and season, and points 1. 5 — vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/20/03 Widest Average Margin of Defeat by kicking during the 2003 campaign. 2. 4 — vs. Jacksonville St., 10/2/93 • Season 4 3 — vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/29/90 1. -19.7 — 1914 (WKU 24, opps 83; 3 games) • Highest Average Points Per Game 4. 3 — 17 times, last vs. Murray St., 2. -18.1 — 2008 (WKU 123, opps, 304; 1. 36.0 — 1998 (396 pts, 11 games) 10/20/08 10 games) 2. 35.8 — 1997 (429 pts, 12 games) • Season 3. -16.1 — 1946 (WKU 84, opps 213; 3. 33.6 — 1952 (336 pts, 10 games) 1. 23 — 2003 (13 games) 8 games) 4. 33.2 — 2007 (398 pts, 12 games) 2. 18 — 2002 (15 games) 4. -16.0 — 1915 (WKU 40, 152 opps; 5. 33.1 — 1973 (430 pts, 13 games) 3. 17 — 2000 (13 games) 7 games) 6. 32.8 — 2003 (427 pts, 13 games) 4. 15 — 2005 (11 games) 5. -13.9 — 1984 (WKU 193, opps 345; • Fewest Average Points Per Game 15 — 1988 (13 games) 11 games) 1. 5.6 — 1916 (28 pts, 5 games) 6. 14 — 2007 (12 games) 2. 5.7 — 1915 (40 pts, 7 games) 14 — 2001 (12 games) Points By Both Teams 3. 5.8 — 1925 (52 pts, 9 games) 8. 13 — 2006 (11 games) • Game 4. 6.7 — 1921 (47 pts, 7 games) 13 — 2008 (12 games) 1. 104 — Central Florida 59, WKU 45, 5. 8.0 — 1914 (24 pts, 3 games) 9/24/94 POINTS BY KICKING 2. 102 — WKU 52, Murray St. 50, 9/6/97 TOUCHDOWNS • Season (3ot*) • Game 1. 117 — 2003 (23 FGs; 48 PATs; 13 games) 3. 97 — Louisville 63, WKU 34, 10/31/98 1. 12 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/07 2. 106 — 2002 (18 FGS, 52 PATs; 15 games) 4. 95 — Troy St. 56, WKU 39, 9/30/95 2. 11 — vs. Bethel (Ky.), 11/27/24 3. 100 — 2000 (17 FGs, 49 PATs; 13 games) 5. 91 — North Texas 51, WKU 40, 11/1/08 • Season 4. 90 — 2007 (14 FGs, 48 PATs; 11 games) 6. 88 — WKU 51, Southern Ill. 37, 1. 62 — 1973 (13 games) 5. 87 — 2005 (15 FGs, 42 PATs; 11 games) 11/2/96 2. 56 — 1997 (12 games) 87 — 1997 (11 FGs, 54 PATs; 12 games) 7. 87 — WKU 87, W.Va. Tech 0, 9/8/07 3. 54 — 2002 (15 games) 7. 80 — 1988 (15 FGs, 35 PATs; 13 games) 54 — 1998 (11 games) DEFENSE 5. 51 — 2007 (12 games) GAMES HELD SCORELESS Fewest Total Yards 51 — 2003 (13 games) • Season • Game 1. 5 — 1925 1. 13 — vs. Butler, 11/13/71 EXTRA POINTS • Consecutive • Season • Game 2. 4 — 1915 (Oct. 15-Nov. 12) 1. 1,511 — 1971 (10 games) 1. 12 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/07 2. 1,590 — 1962 (8 games) 2. 9 — vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/05 WINNING MARGIN 9 — vs. UT Martin, 9/9/00 • Game Lowest Average Total Yards 9 — vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 8/29/96 1. 87 — WKU 87, West Virginia Tech 0, • Season 5. 8 — at Indiana St., 10/20/07 9/8/07 1. 151.1 — 1971 (1,511 yds, 10 games) 8 — at Indiana St., 10/25/03 2. 73 — WKU 73, Bethel (Ky.) 0, 11/27/24

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Team Records Fewest Yards Rushing Fewest Points Allowed Consecutive Tie Games • Game • Season 1. 2 — 9/26-10/4/47 1. -77 — vs. Dayton, 10/21/74 1. 7 — 1928 (9 games) • Season 2. 13 — 1920 (1 game) Consecutive Games Scoring 1. 484 — 1963 (11 games) 3. 20 — 1940 (9 games) 1. 88 — 10/9/65-12/8/73 20 — 1937 (9 games) 2. 83 — 11/12/88-9/28/96 Lowest Average Yards Rushing 5. 32 — 1929 (10 games) • Season Consecutive Shutouts 1. 44.0 — 1963 (484 yds, 11 games) Most Shutouts 1. 9 — 11/19/27-11/10/28 • Season Fewest Yards Passing 1. 8 — 1928 (9 games) Consecutive Scoreless Games • Game 2. 7 — 1937 (9 games) 1. 4 — 10/15-11/12/15 1. -3 — at Austin Peay, 9/22/73 3. 6 — 1940 (9 games) 2. 0 — vs. Indiana St., 11/14/98 6 — 1932 (9 games) Month-By-Month Record (since 1927) • Season 6 — 1930 (10 games) • August 1. 365 — 1960 (9 games) 6 — 1929 (10 games) Home — 2-1 (66.7%) • Consecutive Road — 1-3 (25.0%) Lowest Average Yards Passing 1. 9 — 11/19/27-11/10/28 Overall — 3-4 (42.9%) • Season • September 1. 40.6 — 1960 (365 yds, 9 games) MISCELLANEOUS Home — 76-18-2 (80.2%) Consecutive Wins Road — 50-53-6 (49.1%) Most Sacks (since 1984) 1. 14 — 11/4/72-12/8/73 Overall — 126-71-8 (61.0%) • Season 2. 13 — 10/5/02-10/20/03 • October 1. 41 — 2002 (15 games) 3. 10 — 9/28/63-9/19/64 Home — 115-42-4 (72.7%) 2. 40 — 1997 (12 games) 4. 9 — 9/16-11/8/80 Road — 81-78-3 (50.9%) 3. 39 — 2003 (13 games) 9 — 11/14/53-10/30/54 Overall — 196-120-7 (61.8%) 4. 33 — 2000 (13 games) 9 — 11/19/27-11/10/28 • November 33 — 1987 (11 games) Home — 87-38-10 (68.1%) 33 — 1985 (11 games) Consecutive Games Without a Loss Road — 52-66-1 (44.1%) 1. 14 — 11/4/72-12/8/73 (14-0) Overall — 139-104-11 (56.9%) Most Passes Intercepted 14 — 11/3/62-9/19/64 (13-0-1) • December • Season 3. 13 — 10/5/02-9/20/03 (13-0) Home — 1-1 (50.0%) 1. 35 — 1960 (13 games) 4. 9 — 9/6-11/8/80 (9-0) Road — 6-5(54.5%) 2. 29 — 2000 (13 games) 9 — 11/14/53-10/30/54 (9-0) Neutral — 5-2 (71.4%) 3. 23 — 2004 (12 games) 9 — 10/19/40-10/3/41 (8-0-1) Overall — 12-8 (60.0%) 23 — 1968 (10 games) 9 — 10/4-12/6/30 (8-0-1) 5. 22 — 1972 (10 games) 9 — 11/19/27-11/10/28 (9-0) 6. 20 — 2007 (12 games) 9 — 11/18/21-11/10/22 (8-0-1) 20 — 2002 (15 games) Consecutive Losses Opponents’ Fumbles Recovered 1. 9 — 11/5/83-10/13/84 • Game 2. 8 — 9/22-11/17/90 1. 7 — vs. C.W. Post, 9/14/74 8 — 9/27-12/6/08 7 — vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/14/67 3. 7 — 10/22/94-9/16/95 4. 6 — 10/27/05-9/9/06 • Season 5. 5 — 9/5-11/2/91 1. 29 — 1982 (10 games) 5 — 10/10-10/8/83 29 — 1973 (13 games) 5 — 11/13/76-9/24/77 3. 28 — 1975 (13 games) 5 — 10/15-11/12/60 4. 26 — 1974 (10 games) 5 — 10/25-11/27/46 26 — 1970 (10 games) 6. 25 — 1981 (11 games) Consecutive Games Without a Win 1. 9 — 9/22/90-9/7/91 (0-9) Fewest First Downs 9 — 11/5/83-10/4/84 (0-9) Charles Thompson was part of a Hilltopper • Season 3. 8 — 9/27-12/6/08 (0-8) defense that recorded a school-record 41 sacks 1. 90 — 1964 (10 games) 3. 7 — 10/22/94-9/16/95 (0-7) in 2002 and helped WKU to the 2002 7 — 10/25/46-10/4/47 (0-5-2) I-AA National Championship.

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7. 2,169 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 (453 plays) 6. 1,313 — Willie Taggart, 1998 (210 atts) 8. 2,168 — Justin Haddix, 2003 (329 plays) 7. 1,257 — Willie Taggart, 1997 (189 atts) 9. 2,164 — Johnny Vance, 1969 (412 plays) 8. 1,249 — Rod Smart, 1999 (188 atts) 10. 2,012 — Willie Taggart, 1998 (314 plays) 9. 1,134 — Tyrell Hayden, 2007 (205 atts) • Career 10. 1,041 — Antwan Floyd, 1996 (185 atts) 1. 8,890 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 • Career (1,309 plays) 1. 4,396 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (828 atts) 2. 7,852 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 2. 3,997 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (721 atts) (1,545 plays) 3. 3,775 — Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 (697 atts) Jeff Cesarone Willie Taggart 3. 7,323 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 4. 3,570 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (642 atts) (1,141 plays) 5. 3,560 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 (607 atts) TOTAL OFFENSE 4. 4,782 — Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (709 plays) 6. 2,707 — Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 Plays 5. 4,109 — Eddie Thompson, 1991-93 (563 atts) • Game (636 plays) 1. 69 — Johnny Vance at Akron, 11/15/69 Net Yards By a Quarterback 2. 67 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ill., RUSHING • Game 11/15/86 Plays 1. 309 — Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 3. 61 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 9/5/85 • Game 10/29/92 (NCAA Record) 61 — Scott Travis vs. Appalachian St., 1. 41 — Don Smith vs. Southwest Missouri St., 2. 289 — Willie Taggart at Southern Ill., 9/8/84 10/1/89 10/25/97 5. 57 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Murray St., 2. 39 — Glendell Miller vs. Murray St., 3. 245 — Donte Pimpleton at Illinois St., 11/23/85 11/20/82 11/3/01 • Season 3. 37 — Elmer Caldwell at Eastern Kentucky, 4. 217 — Willie Taggart vs. Elon, 10/24/98 1. 489 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 (2,542 yds) 10/20/79 5. 206 — Willie Taggart at South Florida, 2. 453 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 (2,169 yds) 37 — Clarence Jackson at Butler, 11/13/71 10/17/98 3. 412 — Johnny Vance, 1969 (2,164 yds) 5. 36 — Willie Taggart vs. Elon, 10/24/98 • Season 4. 361 — Ralph Antone, 1982 (1,502 yds) 36 — Glendell Miller at Akron, 9/17/83 1. 1,313 — Willie Taggart, 1998 (210 atts) 5. 343 — Justin Haddix, 2005 (2,220 yds) • Season 2. 1,257 — Willie Taggart, 1997 (189 atts) 6. 338 — Jeff Cesarone, 1987 (1,698 yds) 1. 303 — Jon Frazier, 2002 (1,537 yds) 3. 997 — Willie Taggart, 1996 (167 atts) 7. 336 — Justin Haddix, 2006 (2,211 yds) 2. 293 — Lawrence Jefferson, 1975 (880 yds) 4. 837 — Eddie Thompson, 1992 (113 atts) 8. 335 — Jason Michael, 2002 (2,303 yds) 3. 278 — Joe Arnold, 1988 (1,668 yds) 5. 830 — Eddie Thompson, 1993 (120 atts) 9. 329 — Justin Haddix, 2003 (2,168 yds) 4. 273 — Lerron Moore, 2003 (1,490 yds) 10. 325 — David Wolke, 2008 (1,579 yds) 5. 240 — Antwan Floyd, 1994 (1,327 yds) • Career • Career 1. 1,545 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (7,852 yds) 1. 828 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (4,396 yds) 2. 1,309 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 (8,890 yds) 2. 721 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (3,997 yds) 3. 1,141 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (7,270 yds) 3. 697 — Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 (3,775 yds) 4. 940 — Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 4. 642 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (3,570 yds) (4,107 yds) 5. 612 — Jimmy Woods, 1975-78 (2,479 yds) 5. 751 — John Hall, 1977-80 (3,696 yds) 6. 607 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 (3,560 yds) 6. 709 — Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (4,782 yds) Net Yards Net Yards • Game • Game 1. 309 — Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 1. 495 — J.J. Jewell at Central Florida, 9/24/94 10/29/92 2. 484 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 9/5/85 2. 297 — Clarence Jackson at Butler, 11/13/71 3. 428 — Johnny Vance vs. Akron, 11/15/69 3. 289 — Willie Taggart at Southern Ill., 4. 390 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Eastern Kentucky, 10/25/97 10/4/86 4. 260 — Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 5. 374 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ill., 11/21/87 11/15/86 5. 258 — Rod Smart at Eastern Ill., • Season 10/30/99 1. 2,542 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 (489 plays) • Season 2. 2,403 — Willie Taggart, 1997 (320 plays) 1. 1,668 — Joe Arnold, 1988 (278 atts) 3. 2,303 — Jason Michael, 2002 (335 plays) 2. 1,537 — Jon Frazier, 2002 (303 atts) 4. 2,291 — Justin Haddix, 2004 (301 plays) 3. 1,490 — Lerron Moore, 2003 (273 atts) Eddie Thompson set an NCAA record for net 5. 2,211 — Justin Haddix, 2006 (336 plays) 4. 1,444 — Dickie Moore, 1967 (208 atts) yards by a quarterback when he compiled 309 6. 2,210 — Justin Haddix, 2005 (343 plays) 5. 1,327 — Antwan Floyd, 1994 (240 atts) against Southern Illinois in 1992.

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• Career 3. 37 — Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 1. 3,997 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (721 atts) 4. 34 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 2. 2,349 — Eddie Thompson, 1991-93 (387 atts) Most 200-Yard Games 3. 1,351 — Donte Pimpleton, 1998-01 • Season (242 atts) 1. 2 — Willie Taggart, 1998 4. 1,164 — Jason Johnson, 2000-01 (263 atts) 2 — Eddie Thompson, 1993 5. 1,038 — Jason Michael, 1999-02 (318 atts) 2 — Eddie Thompson, 1992 2 — Dickie Moore, 1967 Net Yards By Two Players • Career Dickie Moore Antwan Floyd • Game 1. 4 — Eddie Thompson, 1991-93 1. 471 — Eddie Thompson (309) and Dion 2. 3 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 4. 13.33 — Jeremi Johnson vs. Murray St., Bryant (162) vs. Southern Ill., 10/29/92 3. 2 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 11/30/02 (160 yds, 12 atts) (NCAA Record) 2 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 5. 13.25 — Troy Snardon vs. Youngstown St., 2. 392 — Willie Taggart (289) and Jammie Kyle 10/11/80 (159 yds, 12 atts) (103) at Southern Ill., 10/25/97 Most 150-Yard Games • Game (min 4 atts) 3. 379 — Eddie Thompson (309) and Davion • Season 1. 31.50 — Dickie Moore at Austin Peay, Sarver (70) vs. Southern Ill., 10/29/92 1. 4 — Rod Smart, 1999 9/23/67 (126 yds, 4 atts) 4. 376 — Antwan Floyd (195) and Willie 4 — Willie Taggart, 1998 2. 28.75 — Ike Brown vs. Butler, 9/21/68 Taggart (181) at Murray St., 9/7/96 4 — Joe Arnold, 1988 (115 yds, 4 atts) 5. 373 — Willie Taggart (289) and Joey 4 — Dickie Moore, 1967 3. 27.40 — Lerron Moore vs. Jacksonville St., Stockton (84)vs. Southern Ill., 10/25/97 • Career 11/29/03 (137 yds, 5 atts) • Season 1. 8 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 4. 27.22 — Donte Pimpleton at Illinois St., 1. 2,258 — J. Arnold (1,668) and P. Bacon 2. 7 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 11/3/01 (245 yds, 9 atts) (590), 1988 7 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 5. 22.57 — Stephen Willis vs. Troy, 11/10/097 2. 2,179 — J. Frazier (1,537) and J. Michael 3. 6 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (158 yds, 7 atts) (642), 2002 6. 22.00 — Sharon Miller vs. Evansville, 3. 2,038 — A. Floyd (1,041) and W. Taggart Most 100-Yard Games 10/26/63 (110 yds, 5 atts) (997), 1996 • Season 4. 1,969 — L. Moore (1,490) and C. Miller 1. 9 — Jon Frazier, 2002 Long Play (479), 2003 9 — Antwan Floyd, 1994 1. 99-TD — Pedro Bacon vs. Livingston, 5. 1,942 — D. Moore (1,444) and J. Vorhees 2. 8 — Lerron Moore, 2003 9/13/86 (498), 1967 8 — Joe Arnold, 1988 2. 96-TD — Gene McFadden vs. East 8 — Dickie Moore, 1967 Tennessee, 9/26/53 Net Yards By Three Players 6. 7 — Willie Taggart, 1998 3. 91-TD — Lerron Moore vs. Southern Ill., • Game • Career 11/1/03 1. 541 — Eddie Thompson (309), Dion Bryant 1. 21 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 91-TD — Lou Cullen at Mississippi, 9/26/42 (162) and Davion Sarver (70) vs. Southern 2. 18 — Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 5. 90-TD — Donte Pimpleton at Illinois St., Ill., 10/29/92 3. 17 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 11/3/01 2. 476 — Willie Taggart (289), Jammie Kyle 17 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 90-TD — Pedro Bacon at SW Missouri (103) and Joey Stockton (84) at Southern 5. 13 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 St., 10/15/88 Ill., 10/25/97 7. 89-TD — Rod Smart at Eastern Kentucky, 3. 452 — Antwan Floyd (195), Willie Taggart Consecutive 100-Yard Games 10/9/99 (181) and Latravis Powell (76) at Murray 1. 8 — Antwan Floyd, 1994-95 8. 86 — Stephen Willis vs. Troy, 11/10/07 St., 9/7/96 2. 5 — Lerron Moore, 2003 9. 84-TD — Joey Stockton at Southern Ill., 4. 406 — Dickie Moore (219), Jim Vorhees 3. 4 — Willie Taggart, 1998 10/25/97 (128) and Bill Rose (59) vs. Morehead 4 — Joe Arnold, 1988 9. 81-TD — Joe Arnold vs. North Carolina St., 10/28/67 4 — Dickie Moore, 1967 (twice) A&T, 11/19/88 5. 390 — Willie Taggart (177), Donte 10. 80-TD — Keith Paskett vs. Morehead St., Pimpleton (111) and Jammie Kyle (102) at Yards Per Play 10/29/83 Louisville, 10/31/98 • Game (min 10 atts) 80-TD — Dickie Moore at Austin Peay, 1. 17.36 — Willie Taggart vs. Austin Peay, 9/23/67 Touchdowns 9/20/97 (191 yds, 11 atts) • Season 2. 14.75 — Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 1. 19 — Dickie Moore, 1967 11/19/88 (177 yds, 12 atts) • Career 3. 13.76 — Willie Taggart at Southern Ill., 1. 47 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 10/25/97 (289 yds, 21 atts) 2. 43 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06

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(37-59, 413 yds) (571 atts, 3,876 yds) 2. 36 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 10/5/85 5. 283 — Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 (36-59, 494 yds) (619 atts, 3,532 yds) 3. 33 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ill., 6. 278 — Ralph Antone, 1979-82 11/15/86 (33-58, 396 yds) (519atts, 3,555yds) 4. 32 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ky., 10/26/85 (32-50, 302 yds) Percent Completed 5. 31 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Murray St., 11/23/85 • Game (min 10 atts) (31-51, 338 yds) 1. .833 — Willie Taggart at UT Martin, Johnny Vance Jimmy Feix 31 — Jeff Cesarone at Middle Tennessee, 8/28/97 (10-12) 11/9/85 (31-50, 259 yds) .833 — Marty Jaggers at Austin Peay, PASSING 31 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Middle Tennessee, 9/26/81 (10-12) Attempts 11/3/84 (31-45, 322 yds) 3. .818 — David Wolke vs. N.C. Central, • Game • Season 10/27/07 (9-11) 1. 59 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 10/5/85 1. 253 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 .818 — Ralph Antone at Kentucky St., (36-59, 494 yds) (447 atts, 2,737 yds) 9/19/81 (9-11) 59 — Johnny Vance at Akron, 11/15/69 2. 207 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 5. .800 — Justin Haddix vs. Western Ill., (37-59, 413 yds) (397 atts, 2,396 yds) 9/30/06 (16-20) 3. 58 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ill., 3. 171 — Justin Haddix, 2006 .800 — Jimmy Feix vs. Delta St., 11/15/86 (33-58, 396 yds) (279 atts, 2,186 yds) 11/1/52 (16-20) 4. 55 — Scott Travis vs. Appalachian St., 4. 155 — Johnny Vance, 1969 9/8/84 (29-55, 266 yds) (307 atts, 1,943 yds) • Season (min 150 atts) 5. 51 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Murray St., 11/23/85 5. 152 — Jeff Cesarone, 1987 1. .632 — Jimmy Feix, 1952 (31-51, 338 yds) (297 atts, 1,887 yds) (127-201; 1,752 yds) 6. 50 — Jeff Cesarone at Middle Tennessee, 6. 135 — Ralph Antone, 1982 2. .613 — Justin Haddix, 2006 11/9/85 (31-50, 259 yds) (268 atts, 1,657 yds) (171-279; 2,186 yds) 50 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ky., 10/26/85 7. 131 — Justin Haddix, 2005 3. .606 — Jason Michael, 2002 (32-50, 302 yds) (230 atts, 1,892 yds) (100-165; 1,661 yds) • Season 8. 127 — Jimmy Feix, 1952 4. .586 — Justin Haddix, 2004 1. 447 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 (201 atts, 1,752 yds) (126-215; 1,976 yds) (253 comps, 2,737 yds) 9. 126 — Justin Haddix, 2004 5. .570 — Justin Haddix, 2005 2. 397 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 (215 atts, 1,976 yds) (131-230; 1,892 yds) (207 comps, 2,396 yds) 10. 123 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984 6. .566 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 3. 307 — Johnny Vance, 1969 (238 atts, 1,546 yds) (253-447; 2,737 yds) (155 comps, 1,943 yds) • Career 7. .531 — Ralph Antone, 1981 4. 297 — Jeff Cesarone, 1987 1. 735 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (101-191; 1,356 yds) (152 comps, 1,887 yds) (1,379 atts, 8,566 yds) 8. .521 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 5. 279 — Justin Haddix, 2006 2. 541 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 (207-397; 2,396 yds) (171 comps, 2,186 yds) (947 atts, 7,929 yds) 9. .517 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984 6. 268 — Ralph Antone, 1982 3. 289 — Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (123-238; 1,546 yds) (135 comps, 1,657 yds) (592 atts, 4,046 yds) 10. .512 — Jeff Cesarone, 1987 • Career 4. 286 — John Hall, 1977-80 (152-297; 1,887 yds) 1. 1,379 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (735 comps, 8,566 yds) 2. 947 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 (541 comps, 7,929 yds) 3. 619 — Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 (283 comps, 3,532 yds) 4. 592 — Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (289 comps, 4,046 yds) 5. 571 — John Hall, 1977-80 (286 comps, 3,876 yds) 6. 554 — Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 (272 comps, 3,780 yds)

Completions • Game Justin Haddix holds WKU’s career record with 50 touchdown passes during his 1. 37 — Johnny Vance at Akron, 11/15/69 four years as starting quarterback.

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• Career (min 300 atts) 6. 14 — Justin Haddix, 2006 1. .571 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 7. 13 — Justin Haddix, 2003 (541-947; 7,929 yds) 13 — Ralph Antone, 1982 2. .545 — David Wolke, 2007-08 13 — Dennis Tomek, 1973 (194-356; 2,200 yds) 10. 12 — John Hall, 1978 3. .536 — Ralph Antone, 1979-82 • Career (278-519; 3,555 yds) 1. 50 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 4. .533 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 2. 46 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (735-1,379; 8,566 yds) 3. 35 — Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 5. .501 — John Hall, 1977-80 4. 30 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Jay Davis Leo Peckenpaugh (286-571; 3,876 yds) 30 — John Hall, 1977-80 6. .496 — Mike Egan, 1965-68 30 — Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 4. 92-TD — Bill Smith to Eddie Preston vs. (195-393; 2,251 yds) Austin Peay, 9/25/76 Had Intercepted Net Yards • Game RECEIVING • Game 1. 6 — Dennis Tomek vs. Grambling St., Catches 1. 494 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 10/5/85 12/8/73 • Game (36-59) 2. 5 — Doug Bartholomew at Akron, 9/17/77 1. 15 — Jay Davis at Akron, 11/15/69 2. 413 — Johnny Vance at Akron, 11/15/69 5 — Jimmy Feix at Marshall, 10/6/51 (191 yds) (37-59) • Season 2. 12 — Curtis Hamilton vs. Eastern Ky., 3. 396 — Jeff Cesarone at Eastern Ill., 11/15/86 1. 20 — Sharon Miller, 1964 9/15/07 (139 yds) (33-58) 2. 18 — Johnny Vance, 1969 12 — Pat McKenzie vs. Eastern Ill., 11/10/84 396 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Eastern Ky., 10/4/86 3. 15 — Dennis Tomek, 1973 (92 yds) (26-38) 15 — Johnny Vance, 1968 4. 11 — Keith Paskett vs. Eastern Ill., 11/15/86 5. 373 — Jeff Cesarone at Morehead St., 15 — Mike Egan, 1965 (187 yds) 10/27/84 (26-44) • Career 11 — Cedric Jones vs. Livingston, 9/13/86 • Season 1. 43 — Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (121 yds) 1. 2,737 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 (253-447) 2. 42 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 11 — Jake Gaebler vs. Middle Tennessee, 2. 2,396 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 (207-397) 3. 38 — Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 11/15/08 (125 yds) 3. 2,186 — Justin Haddix, 2006 (171-279) 4. 36 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 7. 10 — Jake Gaebler at Southern Ill., 10/21/06 4. 1,976 — Justin Haddix, 2004 (126-215) (133 yds) 5. 1,943 — Johnny Vance, 1969 (155-307) Pass Efficiency Rating 10 — Alan Mullins vs. Murray St., 11/23/85 6. 1,892 — Justin Haddix, 2005 (131-230) • Season (min 90 atts) (116 yds) 7. 1,887 — Jeff Cesarone, 1987 (152-297) 1. 157.48 — Jason Johnson, 2000 10 — Alan Mullins at Middle Tennessee, 8. 1,875 — Justin Haddix, 2003 (113-223) 2. 157.11 — Jason Michael, 2002 11/9/85 (84 yds) 9. 1,752 — Jimmy Feix, 1952 (127-201) 3. 147.98 — Leo Peckenpaugh, 1973 10 — Cedric Jones vs. Murray St., 11/23/85 10. 1,661 — Jason Michael, 2002 (100-165) 4. 140.89 — Willie Taggart, 1997 (128 yds) • Career 5. 138.88 — Justin Haddix, 2005 • Season 1. 8,566 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (735-1,379) 6. 138.78 — Justin Haddix, 2004 1. 66 — Curtis Hamilton, 2007 (873 yds) 2. 7,929 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 (541-947) 7. 137.21 — Justin Haddix, 2006 66 — Porter Williams, 1973 (1,107 yds) 3. 4,046 — Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (289-592) 8. 136.56 — K.J. Black, 2007 3. 65 — Alan Mullins, 1985 (849 yds) 4. 3,876 — John Hall, 1977-80 (286-571) 9. 135.80 — J.J. Jewell, 1994 4. 54 — Jake Gaebler, 2008 (588 yds) 5. 3,780 — Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 (272-554) 10. 134.63 — Eddie Thompson, 1993 5. 52 — Curtis Hamilton, 2006 (841 yds) • Career (min 250 atts) 52 — Casey Rooney, 2003 (946 yds) Touchdown Passes 1. 137.28 — Justin Haddix, 2003-06 7. 50 — Ty Campbell, 1984 (503 yds) • Game 2. 127.71 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 8. 49 — Glendell Miller, 1985 (356 yds) 1. 5 — Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 10/5/85 3. 117.10 — Ralph Antone, 1979-82 9. 48 — John Newby, 1981 (736 yds) 5 — John Hall at Morehead St., 10/28/78 4. 113.45 — Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 10. 47 — Keith Paskett, 1985 (829 yds) 3. 4 — Leo Peckenpaugh at Murray St., 5. 112.89 — John Hall, 1977-80 • Career 11/17/73 6. 110.40 — Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 1. 149 — Curtis Hamilton, 2004-07 (2,324 yds) 4 — Johnny Vance at Western Ill., 2. 131 — Jay Davis, 1968-71 (2,236 yds) 10/12/68 Long Play 3. 125 — Jake Gaebler, 2006-present • Season 1. 96-TD — Jeff Cesarone to Keith Paskett vs. (1,430 yds) 1. 18 — Jeff Cesarone, 1985 Akron, 10/5/85 4. 124 — Alan Mullins, 1982-85 (1,866 yds) 2. 16 — Johnny Vance, 1969 96-TD — Leo Peckenpaugh to Porter 5. 123 — Keith Paskett, 1983-86 (2,117 yds) 3. 15 — Justin Haddix, 2005 Williams at Murray St., 11/21/70 6. 119 — Robert Coates, 1986-89 (1,445 yds) 15 — Jeff Cesarone, 1986 3. 93-TD — John Hall to Eddie Preston at 7. 117 — Cedric Jones, 1984-86, ’88 15 — Jimmy Feix, 1952 Austin Peay, 9/22/79 (1,632 yds)

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(124 catches) 4. 26 — Dennis Mitchell, 2005 6. 1,826 — Porter Williams, 1970-73 26 — Anthony Green, 1989 (105 catches) 6. 25 — Robert Jackson, 1993 7. 1,632 — Cedric Jones, 1984-86, ’88 25 — Vincel Anthony, 1986 (117 catches) • Career 8. 1,549 — Casey Rooney, 2002-03 1. 94 — Joey Stockton, 1994-97 (81 catches) 2. 62 — Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 9. 1,485 — Maurice Perkins, 2003-05 3. 44 — Herb Davis, 1989-91 (81 catches) 4. 40 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 10. 1,445 — Robert Coates, 1986-89 40 — Nate Jones, 1977-80 (119 catches) 40 — Jim Sprinkle, 1965-68

Touchdowns Net Yards • Game • Game 1. 4 — Porter Williams vs. Murray St., 1. 209 — Anthony Green at Louisville, 11/4/89 11/17/73 2. 182 — Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 2. 3 — Eddie Preston at Morehead St., 11/2/96 10/28/78 3. 176 — Davlin Mullen at Morehead St., 3 — Porter Williams vs. East Tennessee, 10/30/82 10/2/71 4. 165 — Anthony Green vs. SW Missouri St., • Season 10/14/89 1. 11 — Porter Williams, 1973 5. 146 — Dennis Mitchell at Sam Houston St., Curtis Hamilton broke WKU’s career 2. 10 — Curtis Hamilton, 2006 11/27/04 receptions record in 2007, finishing his 3. 7 — Alan Mullins, 1985 • Season career with 149 catches. 7 — Keith Paskett, 1985 1. 934 — Joey Stockton, 1995 7 — Eddie Preston, 1979 2. 778 — Joey Stockton, 1996 Net Yards 7 — Jay Davis, 1969 3. 654 — Herb Davis, 1991 • Game 7. 6 — Joey Stockton, 1996 4. 603 — Anthony Green, 1989 1. 276 — Joey Stockton at Austin Peay, 9/16/95 6 — Joey Stockton, 1995 5. 581 — Bobby Rainey, 2008 (7 catches) 6 — John Newby, 1982 • Career 2. 194 — Joey Stockton vs. Murray St., 9/6/97 • Career 1. 2,302 — Joey Stockton, 1994-97 (3ot) (7 catches) 1. 22 — Eddie Preston, 1976-79 2. 1,306 — Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 3. 191 — Jay Davis at Akron, 11/15/69 2. 21 — Porter Williams, 1970-73 3. 903 — Joe Arnold, 1985-89 (15 catches) 3. 19 — Curtis Hamilton, 2004-07 4. 188 — Malcolm Darden at Chattanooga, 19 — Jay Davis, 1968-71 10/10/87 (5 catches) 5. 187 — Keith Paskett at Eastern Ill., 11/15/86 KICKOFF RETURNS (11 catches) Returns • Season • Game 1. 1,107 — Porter Williams, 1973 (66 catches) 1. 8 — Joey Stockton at Southern Ill., 2. 946 — Casey Rooney, 2003 (52 catches) 11/4/95 3. 873 — Curtis Hamilton, 2007 (66 catches) 2. 7 — Dennis Mitchell at Southern Ill., 4. 863 — Joey Stockton, 1995 (33 catches) 10/16/04 5. 849 — Maurice Perkins, 2004 (43 catches) 7 — Anthony Green at Louisville, 11/4/89 849 — Alan Mullins, 1985 (65 catches) 4. 6 — Quinterrance Cooper at Bowling Green, 7. 841 — Curtis Hamilton, 2006 (52 catches) 9/29/07 8. 829 — Keith Paskett, 1985 (47 catches) 6 — Dennis Mitchell vs. Southern Ill., 9. 809 — Jay Davis, 1969 (46 catches) 10/27/05 10. 772 — Joey Stockton, 1997 (39 catches) 6 — Dennis Mitchell at Sam Houston St., • Career 11/27/04 1. 2,324 — Curtis Hamilton, 2004-07 6 — Kelvin Nedd at Louisville, 9/20/86 (149 catches) 6 — Herb Davis vs. Northern Iowa, 2. 2,236 — Jay Davis, 1968-71 (131 catches) 10/26/91 3. 2,117 — Keith Paskett, 1983-86 6 — Herb Davis at Indiana St., 11/16/91 (123 catches) • Season 4. 2,083 — Eddie Preston, 1976-79 1. 39 — Joey Stockton, 1995 (114 catches) 2. 38 — Herb Davis, 1991 Joey Stockton ranks as one of the best 5. 1,866 — Alan Mullins, 1982-85 3. 27 — Joey Stockton, 1996 returners in Hilltopper history.

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99-TD — John Embree at Appalachian St., • Career 9/8/73 1. 11,450 — Adam Lindsey, 1983-86 6. 98-TD — Davlin Mullen vs. Youngstown St., 2. 9,237 — Brian Claybourn, 2001-04 10/11/80 3. 8,920 — Ray Farmer, 1977-80 7. 97-TD — Anthony Green vs. 4. 7,376 — Walt Herod, 1973-76 SW Missouri St., 10/14/89 5. 7,024 — Todd Davis, 1986-89 97-TD — Jimmy Thomas vs. Eastern Ky., 10/23/76 Average Punt 9. 96-TD — Jeremy Chandler at • Game (min 4) Davlin Mullen Joey Stockton Youngstown St., 11/15/03 1. 52.00 — Brian Claybourn at Kansas St., 96-TD — Joe Baird vs. Evansville, 10/26/63 9/4/04 (208 yds, 4 punts) 4. 845 — Nate Jones, 1977-80 2. 51.30 — Charlie Johnson vs. Middle 5. 833 — Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 PUNTING Tennessee, 11/9/74 (205 yds, 4 punts) 6. 771 — Jim Sprinkle, 1965-68 Punts 3. 49.60 — Brian Claybourn at Kansas St., • Game 8/31/02 (248 yds, 5 punts) Average Return 1. 13 — Adam Lindsey at Tennessee St., 4. 49.57 — Walt Herod vs. Morehead St., • Season (min 10) 10/18/86 11/1/75 (347 yds, 7 punts) 1. 31.9 — Davlin Mullen, 1982 13 — Charlie Johnson at Tennessee Tech, 5. 49.40 — Charlie Johnson at Appalachian St., (574 yds, 18 rets) 10/19/74 9/8/73 (346 yds, 7 punts) 2. 30.6 — Bobby Rainey, 2008 3. 12 — Adam Lindsey at Eastern Kentucky, • Season (min 40) (581 yds, 19 rets) 10/22/83 1. 43.4 — Brian Claybourn, 2004 3. 30.4 — John Embree, 1973 12 — Walt Herod at Morehead St., (1,996 yds, 46 punts) (334 yds, 11 rets) 10/30/76 2. 42.4 — Ray Farmer, 1980 4. 29.5 — Mel Mitchell, 2001 (295 yds, 10 rets) • Season (2,584 yds, 61 punts) 5. 28.8 — Joey Stockton, 1996 1. 80 — Walt Herod, 1975 3. 42.3 — Charlie Johnson, 1974 (778 yds, 27 rets) 2. 78 — Walt Herod, 1976 (2,155 yds, 51 punts) • Career (min 20) 3. 77 — Adam Lindsey, 1986 4. 41.7 — Jeremy Moore, 2007 1. 32.0 — Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 77 — Adam Lindsey, 1983 (1,919 yds, 46 punts) (833 yds, 26 rets) 5. 75 — Adam Lindsey, 1985 5. 41.2 — Brian Claybourn, 2003 2. 28.5 — Mel Mitchell, 1999-2001 • Career (2,224 yds, 54 punts) (570 yds, 20 rets) 1. 299 — Adam Lindsey, 1983-86 6. 41.1 — Walt Herod, 1976 3. 25.8 — Jim Garrett, 1965-67 2. 226 — Brian Claybourn, 2001-04 (3,202 yds, 78 punts) (593 yds, 23 rets) 3. 222 — Ray Farmer, 1977-80 7. 40.4 — Walt Herod, 1975 4. 24.5 — Joey Stockton, 1994-97 4. 186 — Todd Davis, 1986-89 (3,230 yds, 80 punts) (2,302 yds, 94 rets) 5. 179 — Walt Herod, 1973-76 8. 40.3 — Todd Davis, 1990 5. 23.7 — Bryan Daniel, 1995-98 (2,216 yds, 55 punts) (664 yds, 28 rets) Net Yards 9. 40.2 — Adam Lindsey, 1986 • Game (3,093 yds, 77 punts) Touchdowns 1. 578 — Charlie Johnson at Tennessee Tech, 10. 40.1 — Brian Claybourn, 2001 • Game 10/19/74 (2,364 yds, 59 punts) 1. 2 — Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 11/2/96 2. 555 — Adam Lindsey at Tennessee St., • Career (min 150) • Season 10/18/86 1. 41.2 — Walt Herod, 1973-76 1. 2 — Joey Stockton, 1996 3. 498 — Adam Lindsey at Eastern Kentucky, (7,376 yds, 179 punts) 2 — Anthony Green, 1989 10/22/83 2. 40.9 — Brian Claybourn, 2001-04 2 — Davlin Mullen, 1982 4. 490 — Walt Herod at Morehead St., (9,237 yds, 226 punts) • Career 10/30/76 3. 40.5 — Charlie Johnson, 1972-75 1. 3 — Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 5. 444 — Ray Farmer at Tennessee Tech, (6,150 yds, 152 punts) 10/18/80 4. 40.2 — Ray Farmer, 1977-80 Long Return (8,920 yds, 222 punts) 1. 100-TD — Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 444 — Walt Herod vs. Eastern Kentucky, 5. 38.7 — Alan Ogletree, 1997-2000 11/2/96 10/23/76 (6,276 yds, 162 punts) 100-TD — Davlin Mullen vs. • Season Youngstown St., 10/9/82 1. 3,230 — Walt Herod, 1975 Long Punt 3. 99-TD — Mel Mitchell vs. McNeese St., 2. 3,202 — Walt Herod, 1976 1. 77 — Charlie Johnson vs. Morehead St., 10/20/01 3. 3,093 — Adam Lindsey, 1986 10/27/73 99-TD — Eddie Godfrey at Murray St., 4. 2,959 — Adam Lindsey, 1983 2. 76 — Charlie Johnson at Appalachian St., 9/9/89 5. 2,790 — Adam Lindsey, 1985 9/8/73

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5. 647 — Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 • Season 6. 593 — Virgil Livers, 1971-74 1. 2,002 — Joe Arnold, 1988 7. 546 — Rick Caswell, 1973-75 (1,668 rush, 72 rec, 262 KO rets) 2. 1,990 — Joey Stockton, 1995 Average Return (46 rush, 863 rec, 147 pt rets, 934 KO rets) • Season (min 12) 3. 1,943 — Jon Frazier, 2002 1. 17.8 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967 (1,537 rush, 78 rec, 328 KO rets) (426 yds, 24 rets) 4. 1,563 — Joey Stockton, 1996 2. 16.9 — Joseph Jefferson, 2001 (13 rush, 472 rec, 300 pt rets, 778 KO rets) Adam Lindsey Virgil Livers (440 yds, 26 rets) 5. 1,556 — Rod Smart, 1999 3. 16.1 — Dennis Mitchell, 2005 (1,249 rush, 28 rec, 279 pt rets) 3. 75 — Ray Farmer vs. Tennessee Tech, (242 yds, 15 rets) 1,556 — Clarence Jackson, 1973 10/13/79 4. 14.7 — Antonio Veals, 2002 (909 rush, 60 rec, 254 pt rets, 333 KO rets) 4. 74 — Bobby Mitchell vs. Tennessee Tech, (484 yds, 33 rets) 7. 1,498 — Joey Stockton, 1997 10/14/61 5. 13.5 — Bobby Sippio, 1999 (92 rush, 722 rec, 244 pt rets, 440 KO rets) 5. 73 — Brian Claybourn at Indiana St., (230 yds, 17 rets) 8. 1,494 — Lerron Moore, 2003 10/13/01 6. 13.2 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1968 (1,490 rush, 4 rec) (238 yds, 18 rets) 9. 1,456 — Dickie Moore, 1967 PUNT RETURNS • Career (min 25) (1,444 rush, 12 rec) Returns 1. 15.3 — Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 • Career • Game (809 yds, 53 rets) 1. 5,280 — Joey Stockton, 1994-97 1. 9 — Allen Coker at Butler, 11/13/71 2. 13.5 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 (226 rush, 2,057 rec, 695 pt rets, 9 — Allen Coker vs. Middle Tennessee, (1,294 yds, 96 rets) 2,302 KO rets) 11/4/72 3. 12.9 — Antonio Veals, 2000-03 2. 5,173 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 3. 8 — Cedric Jones vs. Austin Peay, 10/1/88 (903 yds, 70 rets) (3,570 rush, 700 rec, 903 KO rets) • Season 4. 12.7 — Dennis Mitchell, 2003- 3. 4,607 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 1. 50 — Virgil Livers, 1974 (574 yds, 42 rets) (4,396 rush, 211 rec) 2. 48 — Rick Caswell, 1975 5. 12.4 — Max Stevens, 1950-53 4. 3,996 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 3. 41 — Joey Stockton, 1997 (360 yds, 29 rets) (3,997 rush, -1 rec) 4. 39 — Davlin Mullen, 1980 6. 11.1 — Pat Counts, 1963-64 5. 3,798 — Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 • Career (310 yds, 28 rets) (2,707 rush, 199 rec, 258 pt rets, 1. 96 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 634 KO rets) 2. 92 — Joey Stockton, 1994-97 Touchdowns 6. 3,726 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 3. 70 — Antonio Veals, 2000-03 • Season (3,560 rush, 63 rec, 103 KO rets) 4. 66 — Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 1. 3 — Virgil Livers, 1974 5. 61 — Virgil Livers, 1971-74 • Career 1. 5 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 Yards Per Game Net Yards 2. 3 — Virgil Livers, 1971-74 • Season • Game 1. 199.0 — Joey Stockton, 1995 1. 145 — Virgil Livers at East Tennessee, Long Return (1,990 yds, 10 gms) 10/5/74 1. 95-TD — Joseph Jefferson at Illinois St., 2. 161.8 — Dickie Moore, 1967 2. 144 — Bobby Sippio vs. Cumberland 11/3/01 (1,456 yds, 10 gms) (Tenn.), 9/11/99 2. 90-TD — Jerry Nassano vs. Morehead St., 3. 154.0 — Joe Arnold, 1988 3. 138 — Bill “Jelly” Green at Butler, 11/11/67 10/10/53 (2,002 yds, 13 gms) 138 — Rick Caswell vs. Tennessee Tech, 90-TD — Max Stevens vs. Morehead St., 4. 142.1 — Joey Stockton, 1996 10/18/75 10/13/51 (1,563 yds, 11 gms) 138 — Rick Caswell vs. New Hampshire, 90-TD — Bill “Jelly” Green at Morehead St., 5. 141.5 — Rod Smart, 1999 12/6/75 11/2/68 (1,556 yds, 11 gms) • Season 90-TD — Cedric Jones vs. Chattanooga, 6. 135.3 — Jimmy Woods, 1976 1. 545 — Virgil Livers, 1974 10/29/88 (1,353 yds, 10 gms) 2. 484 — Antonio Veals, 2002 3. 440 — Joseph Jefferson, 2001 ALL-PURPOSE RUNNING INTERCEPTION RETURNS 4. 426 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967 Net Yards Returns • Career • Game • Game 1. 1,294 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 1. 467 — Joey Stockton at Austin Peay, 1. 4 — Jim Pickens vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2. 903 — Antonio Veals, 2000-03 9/16/95 (NCAA record) (276 rec, 11/13/48 3. 809 — Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 144 KO rets, 29 rush, 18 pt rets) 2. 3 — Carl Brazley vs. East Tennessee, 9/30/78 4. 695 — Joey Stockton, 1994-97 3 — John Leathers vs. Dayton, 10/12/74

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3. 22.8 — Joseph Jefferson, 2000 (137 yds, 6 rets) 4. 18.5 — Walt Apperson, 1952 (111 yds, 6 rets) 5. 15.8 — Bo Smith, 2007 (79 yds, 5 rets) 6. 15.4 — Mike McCoy, 1973 (139 yds, 9 rets) • Career (min 10) 1. 19.2 — Virgil Livers, 1971-74 (250 yds, 13 rets) Carroll Broderick Joe Arnold 2. 18.8 — Bobby Sippio, 1999-01 Dan Maher Clarence Jackson (357 yds, 19 rets) 3 — Max Stevens vs. Morehead St., 3. 15.6 — Mike McCoy, 1970-73 7. 92 — Willie Taggart, 1998 (quarterback) 10/13/51 (250 yds, 16 rets) 8. 90 — Joe Arnold, 1988 • Season 9. 87 — Chris James, 2005 (placekicker) 1. 10 — Bobby Sippio, 2000 Long Interception Return 87 — Jeff Poisel, 1997 (placekicker) 2. 9 — Mike McCoy, 1973 1. 95-TD — Bill “Jelly” Green vs. Morehead St., • Career 3. 8 — John Leathers, 1975 11/1/69 1. 298 — Chris James, 2004-07 (placekicker) 8 — Max Stevens, 1952 95-TD — Walt Apperson to Jack Binkley 2. 286 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (quarterback) 8 — Max Stevens, 1951 (lateral) vs. Eastern Kentucky, 11/8/52 3. 279 — Peter Martinez, 2000-02 (placekicker) • Career 3. 85-TD — Lamont Meacham vs. 4. 265 — Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 (placekicker) 1. 19 — Bobby Sippio, 1999-2001 Kentucky St., 9/19/81 5. 260 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 2. 17 — Bob Morehead, 1971-73 85-TD — Garnett Mercer vs. Union (Tenn.), 6. 252 — Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 3. 16 — Mike McCoy, 1970-73 11/12/32 7. 250 — Dan Maher, 1985-88 (placekicker) 16 — Max Stevens, 1950-53 5. 84-TD — Dennis Mitchell at 8. 206 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 5. 14 — Delvechio Walls, 1995-98 Youngstown St., 11/15/03 9. 192 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 14 — John Leathers, 1972-75 6. 83-TD — Eddie Godfrey vs. Tennessee Tech, 10. 166 — Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 14 — Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 10/21/89 7. 82-TD — Bobby Sippio at Tennessee St., Touchdowns Net Yards 10/21/00 • Game • Game 8. 80-TD — Richard Grice at Murray St., 1. 4 — Brian Porter at Fla. International, 1. 119 — Bobby Sippio at Tennessee St., 11/21/92 11/20/04 10/21/00 4 — Lerron Moore vs. Western Ill., 2. 95 — Bill “Jelly” Green vs. Morehead St., SCORING 11/13/04 11/1/69 Points 4 — Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 11/2/96 3. 85 — Lamont Meacham vs. Kentucky St., • Game 4 — Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 9/19/81 1. 24 — Brian Porter at Fla. International, 10/29/92 85 — Garnett Mercer vs. Union (Tenn.), 11/20/04 4 — Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 11/12/32 24 — Lerron Moore vs. Western Ill., 11/21/87 5. 84 — Dennis Mitchell at Youngstown St., 11/13/04 4 — Porter Williams vs. Murray St., 11/15/03 24 — Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 11/17/73 • Season 11/2/96 4 — Dickie Moore vs. Tennessee Tech, 1. 236 — Bobby Sippio, 2000 24 — Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 10/14/67 2. 139 — Mike McCoy, 1973 10/29/92 • Season 3. 124 — Joseph Jefferson, 2000 24 — Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 1. 19 — Clarence Jackson, 1973 4. 123 — Virgil Livers, 1974 11/21/87 19 — Dickie Moore, 1967 5. 111 — Walt Apperson, 1952 24 — Porter Williams vs. Murray St., 3. 16 — Willie Taggart, 1997 (quarterback) • Career 11/17/73 4. 15 — Willie Taggart, 1998 (quarterback) 1. 357 — Bobby Sippio, 1999-2001 24 — Dickie Moore vs. Tennessee Tech, 15 — Joe Arnold, 1988 2. 250 — Virgil Livers, 1971-74 10/14/67 6. 14 — Brian Porter, 2004 250 — Mike McCoy, 1970-73 24 — Carroll Broderick vs. Evansville, 14 — Jason Michael, 2002 (quarterback) 4. 174 — Bob Morehead, 1971-73 9/24/32 8. 13 — Lerron Moore, 2003 5. 171 — Lamont Meacham, 1978-81 • Season 9. 12 — Jon Frazier, 2002 1. 117 — Matt Lange, 2003 (placekicker) 12 — Troy Snardon, 1980 Average Return 2. 114 — Clarence Jackson, 1973 12 — Max Stevens, 1952 • Season (min 5) 114 — Dickie Moore, 1967 • Career 1. 24.6 — Virgil Livers, 1974 (123 yds, 5 rets) 4. 103 — Peter Martinez, 2002 (placekicker) 1. 47 — Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (quarterback) 2. 23.6 — Bobby Sippio, 2000 5. 100 — Peter Martinez, 2000 (placekicker) 2. 43 — Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (236 yds, 10 rets) 6. 96 — Willie Taggart, 1997 (quarterback) 3. 42 — Clarence Jackson, 1970-73

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Extra Points Made 3. 17 — Peter Martinez, 2000 • Game 4. 15 — Chris James, 2005 1. 9 — Chris James vs. West Virginia Tech, 15 — Dan Maher, 1988 9/1/05 6. 14 — Chris James, 2007 9 — Peter Martinez vs. UT-Martin, 9/9/00 14 — Peter Martinez, 2001 9 — Jeff Poisel vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 8. 13 — Chris James, 2006 8/29/96 13 — Dan Maher, 1987 4. 8 — Chris James vs. W.Va. Tech, 9/8/07 10. 12 — Steve Donisi, 1990 8 — Matt Lange at Indiana St., 10/25/03 12 — Chris Pino, 1993 Max Stevens Chris James 8 — Peter Martinez vs. Murray St., • Career 11/30/02 1. 51 — Chris James, 2004-07 4. 34 — Dickie Moore, 1965-68 8 — Jeff Poisel vs. Austin Peay, 9/26/98 2. 49 — Peter Martinez, 2000-02 5. 32 — Joe Arnold, 1985-88 8 — Steve Wilson vs. Murray St., 11/22/69 3. 47 — Dan Maher, 1985-88 6. 27 — Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 8 — Tom Atwood vs. Tennessee Tech, 4. 31 — Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 27 — Jim Vorhees, 1966-69 10/14/67 5. 23 — Matt Lange, 2003 • Season 6. 19 — Jim Griffiths, 1980-82 Points By Kicking 1. 54 — Jeff Poisel, 1997 7. 17 — Chris Pino, 1990-93 • Game 2. 49 — Peter Martinez, 2002 8. 15 — Dave Betz, 1976-77 1. 18 — Matt Lange vs. Eastern Kentucky, 49 — Peter Martinez, 2000 9/20/03 49 — Jeff Poisel, 1998 Consecutive Field Goals Made 2. 15 — Peter Martinez vs. UT-Martin, 9/9/00 5. 48 — Matt Lange, 2003 1. 10 — Chris James vs. Indiana St. (1), 3. 14 — Chris James vs. N.C. Central, 6. 42 — Chris James, 2007 Illinois St. (3), Missouri St. (3), 10/27/07 42 — Chris James, 2005 Southern Ill. (2), Northern Iowa (1), 14 — Chris James vs. Youngstown St., 8. 37 — Jeff Poisel, 1996 2005 10/2/04 9. 36 — Charlie Johnson, 1973 10 — Matt Lange vs. Union (Ky.) (2), West 14 — Chris Pino vs. Central Florida, 10. 35 — Dan Maher, 1988 Virginia Tech (2), Eastern Kentucky (5), 10/24/92 • Career Auburn (1), 2003 6. 13 — Chris James vs. Missouri St., 1. 170 — Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 3. 9 — Will Sweeney vs. Eastern Kentucky (1), 10/15/05 2. 145 — Chris James, 2004-07 Murray St. (1), Central Florida (1), 13 — Chris James at Illinois St., 10/8/05 3. 132 — Peter Martinez, 2000-02 UAB (1), Jacksonville St. (3), 13 — Matt Lange at Youngstown St., 4. 109 — Dan Maher, 1985-88 Troy St. (1), Indiana St. (1), 1994 11/15/03 5. 68 — Steve Wilson, 1969-72 9 — Chris Pino vs. Jacksonville St. (4), 13 — Matt Lange vs. West Virginia Tech, 6. 63 — Tom Atwood, 1964-67 Southern Ill. (1), Troy St. (1), 9/6/03 7. 61 — Chris Pino, 1990-93 Murray St. (3), 1993 (end of career) 13 — Jeff Poisel at Eastern Kentucky, 9/13/97 Consecutive PAT-Kicks Made 5. 8 — Chris James vs. Missouri St. (1), 13 — Tanner Siewert vs. Murray St., 1. 119 — Chris James, 9/11/04-9/29/07 Southern Ill. (2), Indiana St. (2), 9/20/08 2. 55 — Jeff Poisel, 9/6/97-9/12/98 Northern Iowa (2), Youngstown St. (1), • Season 3. 54 — Dan Maher, 10/17/87-12/3/88 2006 1. 117 — Matt Lange, 2003 (end of career) 8 — Dan Maher vs. Eastern Kentucky (3), 2. 103 — Peter Martinez, 2002 4. 53 — Peter Martinez, 9/16/00-10/13/01 Austin Peay (2), Illinois St. (1), 3. 100 — Peter Martinez, 2000 5. 41 — Matt Lange, 9/6-12/6/03 Tennessee Tech (2), 1988 4. 87 — Chris James, 2005 (end of career) 6. 7 — Matt Lange vs. Southern Ill. (1), 87 — Jeff Poisel, 1997 6. 40 — Steve Wilson, 11/8/69-11/21/70 Northern Iowa (1), Youngstown St. (3), 6. 84 — Chris James, 2007 Jacksonville St. (1), Wofford (1), 2003 7. 80 — Dan Maher, 1988 Field Goals Made 7 — Peter Martinez vs. Furman (2), 2001; 8. 76 — Peter Martinez, 2001 • Game vs. Kansas St. (1), Kentucky St. (2), 9. 70 — Jeff Poisel, 1998 1. 5 — Matt Lange vs. Eastern Kentucky, Youngstown St. (2), 2002 10. 69 — Dan Maher, 1987 9/20/03 • Career 2. 4 — Chris Pino vs. Jacksonville St., Long Field Goal 1. 298 — Chris James, 2004-07 10/2/93 1. 57 — Dick Herron at Middle Tennessee, 2. 279 — Peter Martinez, 2000-02 4 — Steve Donisi vs. Eastern Kentucky, 11/6/71 3. 265 — Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 9/29/90 2. 54 — Chris James at Missouri St., 4. 250 — Dan Maher, 1985-88 4. 3 —16 times, last by Tanner Siewert vs 10/14/06 5. 117 — Matt Lange, 2003 Murray St., 9/20/08 3. 52 — Chris James vs. Northern Iowa, 6. 116 — Jim Griffiths, 1980-82 • Season 11/5/05 7. 112 — Chris Pino, 1990-93 1. 23 — Matt Lange, 2003 52 — Dan Maher at Louisville, 9/20/86 8. 104 — Steve Wilson, 1969-72 2. 18 — Peter Martinez, 2002 5. 51 — Peter Martinez at Furman, 12/1/01

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51 — Dan Maher at Austin Peay, 10/25/86 54 — Peter Martinez vs. Murray St., 7. 50 — Dave Betz at Murray St., 11/20/76 11/30/02 50 — Tanner Siewert at Kentucky, 9/27/08 54 — Dave Betz vs. Murray St., 11/19/77 9. 49 — Peter Martinez at Georgia Southern, 54 — Dick Herron vs. Eastern Kentucky, 12/14/02 10/21/72 49 — Dan Maher at Eastern Kentucky, 10/3/87 TACKLES Unassisted Tackles Long Field Goal Attempt • Season 1. 57 — Dave Betz at Murray St., 11/20/76 1. 131 — Rick Green, 1975 Steve Wilson Sherrod Coates 57 — Charlie Johnson at East Tennessee, 2. 106 — Melvin Wisham, 2000 10/5/74 3. 101 — Erik Dandy, 2003 4. 167 — Erik Dandy, 2003 57 — Steve Wilson at Middle Tennessee, 4. 95 — Richard Grice, 1992 5. 159 — Charles Thompson, 2002 11/6/71 5. 93 — Charles Thompson, 2002 6, 156 — Richard Grice, 1992 57 — Dick Herron at Middle Tennessee, 6. 90 — Biff Madon, 1976 7. 155 — Erik Dandy, 2001 11/6/71 (GOOD) 7. 87 — Rick Green, 1974 8. 149 — Paul Gray, 1982 5. 55 — Chris James at Ball St., 10/13/07 8. 84 — Biff Madon, 1977 9. 148 — Biff Madon, 1976 55 — Brian Claybourn vs. Northern Iowa, 9. 82 — Erik Dandy, 2001 10. 143 — Biff Madon, 1977 11/8/03 10. 80 — Karl Maslowski, 2003 • Career 7. 54 — Chris James at Missouri St., 10/14/06 80 — Reginald Hayden, 1977 1. 540 — Rick Green, 1972-75 (GOOD) • Career 2. 488 — Paul Gray, 1980-83 1. 317 — Rick Green, 1972-75 3. 424 — Erik Dandy, 2000-03 2. 252 — Biff Madon, 1974-77 4. 411 — Charles Thompson, 2001-04 3. 248 — Melvin Wisham, 1997-2000 5. 401 — Melvin Wisham, 1997-2000 4. 241 — Erik Dandy, 2000-03 401 — Biff Madon, 1974-77 5. 229 — Tony Towns, 1976-78 7. 367 — Tony Towns, 1976-77 6. 225 — Reginald Hayden, 1976-78 8. 355 — Carl Estelle, 1976-79 225 — Lawrence Brame, 1967-70 9. 342 — Jimmy Barber, 1969-71 8. 218 — Richard Grice, 1992 9. 214 — Sherrod Coates, 1999-02 10. 208 — Charles Thompson, 2001-04

Assisted Tackles • Season 1. 100 — Paul Gray, 1981 2. 93 — Paul Gray, 1982 3. 88 — Tom Tussey, 1981 4. 85 — David Suggs, 1981 5. 84 — Paul Gray, 1983 • Career 1. 298 — Paul Gray, 1980-83 2. 223 — Rick Green, 1972-75 3. 206 — Walter York, 1980-83 4. 203 — Charles Thompson, 2001-04 5. 192 — Tom Tussey, 1979-81

Total Tackles • Season 1. 213 — Rick Green, 1975 Rick Green’s 213 tackles in 1975 and his 540 2. 173 — Paul Gray, 1981 career stops still top the WKU records list. 3. 171 — Melvin Wisham, 2000

After tallying 171 tackles in 2000 — third most in school history — Melvin Wisham was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award.

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Annual Leaders TOTAL OFFENSE Year Player Plays Rush Pass Total Year Player Plays Rush Pass Total 1951 Jimmy Feix 201 9 1,189 1,198 1980 Troy Snardon 157 905 — 905 1952 Jimmy Feix 223 -32 1,752 1,720 1981 Ralph Antone 234 1 1,356 1,357 1953 Whitey Sanders 100 -2 540 538 1982 Ralph Antone 361 -155 1,657 1,502 1954 Jerry Nassano 183 109 805 914 1983 Scott Travis 280 -118 1,172 1,054 1955 Jerry Nassano 62 — 415 415 1984 Jeff Cesarone 265 -103 1,546 1,443 1956 Carroll VanHooser 138 28 528 556 1985 Jeff Cesarone 489 -195 2,737 2,542 1957 DeLane Simpson 89 492 — 492 1986 Jeff Cesarone 453 -227 2,396 2,169 1958 Denny Wedge 113 97 420 517 1987 Jeff Cesarone 338 -189 1,887 1,698 1959 Denny Wedge 91 175 278 453 1988 Joe Arnold 280 1,668 23 1,691 1960 Jim Daily 160 -56 693 637 1989 Don Smith 221 1,005 — 1,005 1961 Jim Daily 112 -29 445 416 1990 Scott Campbell 235 114 1,088 1,202 1962 Jim Daily 143 -61 746 685 1991 Roscoe Echols 177 963 — 963 1963 Jim Burt 132 570 334 904 1992 Eddie Thompson 188 837 526 1,363 1964 Sharon Miller 167 109 935 1,044 1993 Eddie Thompson 214 830 822 1,652 1965 Dickie Moore 203 1,055 — 1,055 1994 J.J. Jewell 266 488 1,332 1,820 1966 Johnny Vance 201 128 855 983 1995 Willie Taggart 260 430 939 1,369 1967 Dickie Moore 209 1,444 — 1,444 1996 Willie Taggart 247 997 542 1,539 1968 Johnny Vance 222 351 1,147 1,498 1997 Willie Taggart 320 1,257 1,146 2,403 1969 Johnny Vance 412 221 1,943 2,164 1998 Willie Taggart 314 1,313 699 2,012 1970 Leo Peckenpaugh 253 214 769 983 1999 Rod Smart 188 1,249 — 1,249 1971 Leo Peckenpaugh 258 159 864 1,023 2000 Jason Johnson 285 756 1,148 1,904 1972 Leo Peckenpaugh 245 64 856 920 2001 Keith Brooks 164 856 0 856 1973 Dennis Tomek 246 47 1,485 1,532 2002 Jason Michael 335 642 1,661 2,303 1974 Dennis Tomek 182 — 1,017 1,017 2003 Justin Haddix 329 293 1,875 2,178 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 293 880 — 880 2004 Justin Haddix 301 315 1,976 2,291 1976 Jimmy Woods 234 859 — 859 2005 Justin Haddix 343 328 1,892 2,220 1977 Jimmy Woods 191 906 — 906 2006 Justin Haddix 336 25 2,186 2,211 1978 John Hall 263 12 1,439 1,451 2007 K.J. Black 238 324 1,007 1,331 1979 John Hall 262 -70 1,418 1,348 2008 David Wolke 325 301 1,278 1,579

RUSHING 1979 Elmer Caldwell 119 572 4.8 PASSING Year Player Att Yards Avg 1980 Troy Snardon 157 905 5.8 Year Player Att-Com-Int Yds TD 1951 Gene McFadden 110 578 5.3 1981 Troy Snardon 137 589 4.3 1951 Jimmy Feix 181-86-12 1,189 8 1952 Gene McFadden 109 655 6.0 1982 Charlie Houser 170 569 3.3 1952 Jimmy Feix 201-127-10 1,752 15 1953 Gene McFadden 103 703 6.8 1983 Danny Embree 137 600 4.4 1953 Whitey Sanders 76-43-5 540 4 1954 Millard Shirley 84 464 5.5 1984 Glendell Miller 123 425 3.5 1954 Jerry Nassano 126-60-8 805 5 1955 Jim Chambliss 54 286 5.3 1985 Glendell Miller 128 446 3.5 1955 Jerry Nassano 62-27-4 415 2 1956 Jim Chambliss 62 299 4.8 1986 Joe Arnold 140 721 5.2 1956 Carroll VanHooser 101-41-8 528 1 1957 DeLane Simpson 89 492 5.5 1987 Joe Arnold 179 901 5.0 1957 Carroll VanHooser 72-24-9 230 2 1958 Wayne Kelley 67 304 4.5 1988 Joe Arnold 278 1,668 6.0 1958 Denny Wedge 76-25-9 420 4 1959 David Miller 71 291 4.0 1989 Don Smith 221 1,005 4.5 1959 Denny Wedge 45-22-7 278 1 1960 Gary Brunson 46 203 4.4 1990 Don Smith 187 881 4.7 1960 Jim Daily 125-59-7 693 3 1961 Jim Burt 46 304 6.6 1991 Roscoe Echols 177 963 5.4 1961 Jim Daily 77-26-7 445 4 1962 John Burt 72 328 4.6 1992 Eddie Thompson 113 837 7.4 1962 Jim Daily 107-56-6 746 5 1963 Jim Burt 112 570 5.1 1993 Eddie Thompson 120 830 6.9 1963 Sharon Miller 67-30-6 507 4 1964 John Burt 98 463 4.7 1994 Antwan Floyd 240 1,327 5.5 1964 Sharon Miller 135-61-20 935 8 1965 Dickie Moore 203 1,055 5.2 1995 Antwan Floyd 175 880 5.0 1965 Mike Egan 134-60-15 797 6 1966 Dickie Moore 133 719 5.4 1996 Antwan Floyd 185 1,041 5.6 1966 Johnny Vance 125-63-10 855 2 1967 Dickie Moore 208 1,444 6.9 1997 Willie Taggart 189 1,257 6.7 1967 Mike Egan 123-63-4 696 6 1968 Ike Brown 82 561 6.8 1998 Willie Taggart 210 1,313 6.3 1968 Johnny Vance 153-67-15 1,147 10 1969 Jim Vorhees 177 759 4.3 1999 Rod Smart 188 1,249 6.6 1969 Johnny Vance 307-155-18 1,943 16 1970 John Embree 141 501 3.6 2000 DeWayne Gallishaw 191 948 5.0 1970 Leo Peckenpaugh 157-64-11 769 5 1971 Clarence Jackson 117 664 5.7 2001 Keith Brooks 164 856 5.2 1971 Leo Peckenpaugh 157-67-12 864 11 1972 Clarence Jackson 150 731 4.9 2002 Jon Frazier 303 1,537 5.1 1972 Leo Peckenpaugh 172-79-10 856 5 1973 Clarence Jackson 187 909 4.9 2003 Lerron Moore 273 1,490 5.5 1973 Dennis Tomek 220-109-15 1,485 13 1974 Lawrence Jefferson 161 556 3.5 2004 Lerron Moore 186 978 5.3 1974 Dennis Tomek 156-70-12 1,017 9 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 293 880 3.0 2005 Lerron Moore 174 1,037 6.0 1975 Bill Smith 139-62-8 661 5 1976 Jimmy Woods 233 859 3.7 2006 Lerron Moore 195 891 4.6 1976 Doug Bartholomew 76-42-9 585 3 1977 Jimmy Woods 191 906 4.7 2007 Tyrell Hayden 205 1,134 5.5 1977 Doug Bartholomew 135- 65-13 798 8 1978 Nate Jones 132 467 3.5 2008 Tyrell Hayden 92 426 32.3 1978 John Hall 209-106-10 1,439 12 147 147-149.QXD 7/17/09 8:45 AM Page 2

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1979 John Hall 215-108-13 1,418 10 2007 K.J. Black 134-88-8 1,007 8 1974 Dave Maley 39 618 2 1980 John Hall 93-45-6 744 6 2008 David Wolke 232-117-10 1,278 8 1975 Bob Hobby 26 396 3 1981 Ralph Antone 191-101-11 1,356 8 1976 Billy Lindsey 32 365 1 1982 Ralph Antone 268-135-7 1,657 13 RECEIVING 1977 Eddie Preston 28 476 7 1983 Scott Travis 193-85-14 1,172 4 Year Player Rec Yards TD 1978 Eddie Preston 37 646 7 1984 Jeff Cesarone 238-123-8 1,546 6 1951 Gene McFadden 16 150 1 1979 Eddie Preston 39 739 6 1985 Jeff Cesarone 447-253-7 2,737 18 1952 Bill Ploumis 36 452 4 1980 Ricky Gwinn 19 256 3 1986 Jeff Cesarone 397-207-14 2,396 15 1953 Bill Ploumis 17 189 3 1981 John Newby 48 736 3 1987 Jeff Cesarone 297-152-13 1,887 7 1954 Jim Gunnell 14 203 0 1982 John Newby 38 578 6 1988 David Armstrong 258-117-11 1,219 7 1955 Mike Moriarty 12 153 0 1983 Alan Mullins 26 529 4 1989 Mark Marsh 116-55-6 931 8 1956 Mike Moriarty 15 192 1 1984 Ty Campbell 50 503 1 1990 Scott Campbell 163-81-8 1,088 2 1957 Jerry Brantley 14 150 2 1985 Alan Mullins 65 849 7 1991 Brian Browning 125-57-8 671 5 1958 Wayne Kelley 8 145 1 1986 Keith Paskett 41 738 5 1992 Eddie Thompson 75-32-4 526 2 1959 Jim Hughes 11 85 0 1987 Robert Coates 40 470 1 1993 Eddie Thompson 94-47-3 822 5 1960 Lewis Johnson 13 192 0 1988 Robert Coates 24 307 3 1994 J.J. Jewell 143-70-7 1,332 8 1961 Jim Hughes 14 225 3 1989 Anthony Green 28 435 3 1995 Willie Taggart 105-44-5 939 5 1962 Jim Burt 16 290 3 1990 Dwayne Haun 31 459 3 1996 Willie Taggart 80-37-5 542 6 1963 Elmer Murray 12 220 1 1991 Dwayne Haun 26 307 2 1997 Willie Taggart 131-68-8 1,146 11 1964 Jim Burt 16 278 4 1992 Dwayne Haun 21 326 3 1998 Willie Taggart 104-51-3 699 3 1965 Ken Waller 21 246 1 1993 Lito Mason 17 428 3 1999 Jason Michael 60-24-6 565 5 1966 Jim Old 29 442 2 1994 Brian Sowerby 23 573 4 2000 Jason Johnson 110-57-0 1,148 6 1967 Jim Old 21 232 1 Lito Mason 26 441 1 2001 Jason Johnson 31-10-1 170 2 1968 Jay Davis 33 612 6 1995 Joey Stockton 33 863 6 2002 Jason Michael 165-100-5 1,661 9 1969 Jay Davis 46 809 7 1996 Joey Stockton 24 472 6 2003 Justin Haddix 223-113-7 1,875 13 1970 Jay Davis 25 443 1 1997 Joey Stockton 39 772 5 2004 Justin Haddix 215-126-10 1,976 8 1971 Jay Davis 27 372 5 1998 Donte Pimpleton 15 186 4 2005 Justin Haddix 230-131-10 1,892 15 1972 Tom Turner 29 317 0 Jammie Kyle 12 214 2 2006 Justin Haddix 279-171-9 2,186 14 1973 Porter Williams 66 1,107 11 1999 Sylvester Gray 9 177 1 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Year Player Rush Rec PRet KRet IRet Total Year Player Rush Rec PRet KRet Iret Total 1951 Bobby Bilyeu 251 181 18 338 0 788 1981 Danny Embree 557 169 0 240 0 966 1952 Max Stevens 337 436 98 52 37 960 1982 Charlie Houser 569 139 (-3) 192 0 897 1953 Max Stevens 204 314 187 133 16 854 1983 Glendell Miller 569 15 0 98 0 682 1954 Jim Gunnell 417 203 11 152 2 785 1984 Glendell Miller 425 251 67 99 0 842 1955 not available 1985 Glendell Miller 446 356 109 221 0 1,132 1956 Jim Chambliss 299 111 9 82 0 501 1986 Joe Arnold 721 290 0 211 0 1,222 1957 DeLane Simpson 492 8 0 26 22 548 1987 Joe Arnold 901 139 0 253 0 1,293 1958 not available 1988 Joe Arnold 1,668 72 0 262 0 2,002 1959 not available 1989 Anthony Green 17 435 0 603 0 1,055 1960 Winton Boone 118 142 45 100 49 454 1990 Don Smith 881 67 0 134 0 1,082 1961 Jim Burt 304 56 50 88 5 503 1991 Herb Davis 275 26 0 654 0 955 1962 Jim Burt 225 290 48 54 1 618 Roscoe Echols 963 (-8) 0 0 0 955 1963 Jim Burt 570 105 98 15 0 748 1992 Roscoe Echols 708 0 0 315 0 1,023 1964 John Burt 463 42 89 255 0 849 1993 Robert Jackson 623 147 0 470 0 1,240 1965 Dickie Moore 1,055 43 0 103 0 1,201 1994 Antwan Floyd 1,327 7 0 0 0 1,334 1966 Jim Sprinkle 311 56 136 280 0 783 1995 Joey Stockton 46 863 147 934 0 1,990 1967 Dickie Moore 1,444 12 0 0 0 1,456 1996 Joey Stockton 13 472 300 778 0 1,563 1968 Jay Davis 0 612 0 3 0 632 1997 Joey Stockton 92 722 244 440 0 1,498 1969 Jim Vorhees 759 342 0 15 0 1,116 1998 Willie Taggart 1,313 (-1) 0 0 0 1,312 1970 Bill Green 0 0 358 374 9 741 1999 Rod Smart 1,249 28 0 279 0 1,556 1971 Clarence Jackson 664 57 4 249 0 974 2000 DeWayne Gallishaw 948 0 0 87 0 1,035 1972 John Embree 658 74 0 311 0 1,043 2001 Keith Brooks 856 0 0 0 0 856 1973 Clarence Jackson 909 60 254 333 0 1,556 2002 Jon Frazier 1,537 78 0 328 0 1,943 1974 Virgil Livers 0 0 545 52 123 720 2003 Lerron Moore 1,490 4 0 0 0 1,494 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 880 50 0 361 0 1,291 2004 Lerron Moore 978 66 0 0 0 1,044 1976 Jimmy Woods 859 140 0 354 0 1,353 2005 Lerron Moore 1,037 12 0 0 0 1,049 1977 Jimmy Woods 906 129 0 116 0 1,151 2006 Lerron Moore 891 129 0 0 0 1,020 1978 Nate Jones 467 75 0 213 0 755 2007 Curtis Hamilton 102 873 145 288 0 1,408 1979 Eddie Preston 30 739 0 0 0 769 2008 Bobby Rainey 259 8 22 581 0 870 1980 Nate Jones 749 10 0 206 0 965

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Alan Ogletree 6 306 3 1999 Alan Ogletree 50 2,003 40.1 1995 Willie Taggart 48 2 0 50 2000 Jerome Reaves 18 426 4 2000 Alan Ogletree 62 2,408 38.8 1996 Antwan Floyd 66 0 0 66 2001 Antonio Veals 7 90 0 2001 Brian Claybourn 59 2,364 40.1 1997 Willie Taggart 96 0 0 96 Shannon Hayes 6 109 1 2002 Brian Claybourn 67 2,653 39.6 1998 Willie Taggart 90 2 0 92 2002 Casey Rooney 29 603 2 2003 Brian Claybourn 54 2,224 41.2 1999 Rod Smart 60 0 0 60 2003 Casey Rooney 52 946 5 2004 Brian Claybourn 46 1,996 43.4 2000 Peter Martinez 0 49 51 100 2004 Maurice Perkins 43 849 2 2005 Tanner Siewert 39 1,459 37.4 2001 Peter Martinez 0 34 42 76 2005 Maurice Perkins 38 636 3 2006 Tanner Siewert 30 1,082 36.1 2002 Peter Martinez 0 49 54 103 2006 Curtis Hamilton 52 841 10 2007 Jeremy Moore 46 1,919 41.7 2003 Matt Lange 0 48 69 117 2007 Curtis Hamilton 66 873 4 2008 Jeremy Moore 67 2,472 36.9 2004 Brian Porter 84 0 0 84 2008 Jake Gaebler 54 588 4 2005 Chris James 0 42 45 87 SCORING 2006 Chris James 0 27 39 66 PUNTING |--(Points by)--| 2007 Chris James 0 42 42 84 Year Player Punts Yards Avg Year Player TD PAT FG Total 2008 Tanner Siewert 0 14 11 47 1951 John Gill 35 1,132 32.3 1951 Gene McFadden 36 0 0 36 1952 Don Chapman 34 1,221 35.9 1952 Max Stevens 78 0 0 78 TACKLES 1953 Max Stevens 23 717 31.2 1953 Gene McFadden 48 0 0 48 Year Player UT-AT—Total 1954 not available 1954 Jim Aurs 36 0 0 36 1965 Wes Simpson 60-49—109 1955 not available Millard Shirley 36 0 0 36 1966 Allan Hogan 54-28—82 1956 not available 1955 Jim Chambliss 18 0 0 18 1967 Bill Hape 45-40—85 1957 not available 1956 Jim Chambliss 18 0 0 18 1968 Jerry Humble 63-48—111 1958 Denny Wedge 48 1,699 35.4 1957 Jerry Brantley 12 14 3 29 1969 Jimmy Barber 74-40—114 1959 Denny Wedge 23 879 38.2 1958 Denny Wedge 18 2 0 20 1970 Jimmy Barber 75-55—130 1960 Bill Pegausch 49 1,790 36.5 1959 Billy Booker 30 2 0 32 1971 Terry Thompson 71-43—114 1961 Bobby Mitchell 44 1,518 34.5 1960 Billy Booker 18 0 0 18 1972 Robert Walton 77-41—118 1962 Bobby Mitchell 35 1,252 35.8 1961 Jim Hughes 24 2 0 26 1973 Lonnie Schuster 66-35—101 1963 Ernie Hall 44 1,603 36.4 1962 John Burt 24 0 0 24 1974 Rick Green 87-51—138 1964 Ernie Hall 37 1,333 36.0 1963 Sharon Miller 66 0 0 66 1975 Rick Green 131-82—213 1965 Jerry Matthews 49 1,817 37.1 1964 Jim Burt 60 0 0 60 1976 Biff Madon 90-58—148 1966 Jerry Humble 35 1,318 37.7 1965 Dickie Moore 54 2 0 56 1977 Biff Madon 84-59—143 1967 Jerry Humble 33 1,228 37.2 1966 Jim Vorhees 48 0 0 48 1978 Tony Towns 74-40—114 1968 Johnny Vance 61 2,163 35.5 1967 Dickie Mooore 114 0 0 114 1979 Carl Estelle 53-78—131 1969 Johnny Vance 61 2,375 38.9 1968 Jim Vorhees 42 0 0 42 1980 Tim Ford 28-83—111 1970 Gary Mears 74 2,719 36.7 1969 Jay Davis 42 0 0 42 1981 Paul Gray 73-100—173 1971 Gary Mears 44 1,669 37.9 1970 Clarence Jackson 54 0 0 54 1982 Paul Gray 56-93—149 1972 Gary Mears 48 1,832 38.2 1971 Clarence Jackson 42 0 0 42 1983 Paul Gray 53-84—137 1973 Charlie Johnson 62 2,403 38.8 1972 John Embree 48 0 0 48 1984 Vernard Johnson 59-39—98 1974 Charlie Johnson 51 2,155 42.3 1973 Clarence Jackson 114 0 0 114 1985 Neil Fatkin 59-53—112 1975 Walt Herod 80 3,230 40.4 1974 Bob Hobby 24 0 0 24 1986 Neil Fatkin 46-30—76 1976 Walt Herod 78 3,202 41.1 Lawrence Jefferson 24 0 0 24 1987 Mike Carberry 73-35—108 1977 Ray Farmer 55 2,129 38.7 Virgil Livers 24 0 0 24 1988 Mike Carberry 73-55—128 1978 Ray Farmer 59 2,327 39.4 Bill Smith 24 0 0 24 1989 Jerome Martin 57-23—80 1979 Ray Farmer 49 1,946 39.7 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 48 0 0 48 1990 Raji Gordon 62-28—90 1980 Ray Farmer 62 2,626 42.4 1976 Dave Betz 0 8 30 38 1991 Richard Grice 70-32—102 1981 Mike Miller 70 2,672 38.2 1977 Eddie Preston 42 0 0 42 1992 Richard Grice 98-60—158 1982 Mike Miller 70 2,630 37.6 1978 Barry Skaggs 54 0 0 54 1993 Sheldon Benoit 59-40—99 1983 Adam Lindsey 77 2,959 38.4 1979 Eddie Preston 42 0 0 42 1994 Sheldon Benoit 61-33—94 1984 Adam Lindsey 70 2,608 37.3 1980 Troy Snardon 72 0 0 72 1995 Bryson Warner 49-37—86 1985 Adam Lindsey 75 2,790 37.2 1981 Troy Snardon 48 0 0 48 1996 Trae Hackett 60-34—94 1986 Adam Lindsey 77 3,093 40.2 1982 Jim Griffiths 0 20 18 38 1997 Ron Kelly 65-35—100 1987 Todd Davis 48 1,871 39.0 1983 Glendell Miller 36 0 0 36 1998 Trae Hackett 65-26—91 1988 Todd Davis 68 2,484 36.5 1984 Lanny Hall 0 11 21 32 1999 Melvin Wisham 75-43—118 1989 Todd Davis 67 2,563 38.3 1985 Glendell Miller 60 0 0 60 2000 Melvin Wisham 106-65—171 1990 Todd Davis 55 2,216 40.3 1986 Dan Maher 0 22 27 49 2001 Erik Dandy 82-73—155 1991 Chris Gable 50 1,774 35.5 1987 Dan Maher 0 30 39 69 2002 Charles Thompson 93-66—159 1992 Rick Boeckmann 62 2,416 39.0 1988 Joe Arnold 90 0 0 90 2003 Erik Dandy 100-65—165 1993 Rick Boeckmann 45 1,701 37.8 1989 Don Smith 48 0 0 48 2004 Deonté Smith 57-55—112 1994 Rick Boeckmann 60 2,242 37.4 1990 Steve Donisi 0 14 33 47 2005 Marion Rumph 41-52—93 1995 Andy Smith 35 1,308 37.4 1991 Eddie Thompson 36 4 0 40 2006 Marion Rumph 35-52—87 1996 K.C. Armstrong 52 2,022 38.9 1992 Eddie Thompson 54 0 0 54 2007 Andre Lewis 50-53—103 1997 K.C. Armstrong 46 1,776 38.6 1993 Chris Pino 0 32 36 68 2008 Travis Watters 36-37—73 1998 Alan Ogletree 50 1,865 37.3 1994 Will Sweeney 0 28 27 55

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I------Rushing------I I------Passing------I I------Tot Off------I Year Record Pts/Avg 1st Dns Atts-Yds Avg/G TD Atts-Com-Int Pct Yds Avg/G TD Atts-Yds Avg/G Fum Penalty 1954 7-3-0 171/17.1 139 417-1,727 172.7 — 148-65-10 43.9 835 83.5 5 565-2,562 256.2 — — -707 Opp. 125/12.5 121 428-1,442 144.2 — 137-58-16 42.3 824 82.4 6 565-2,266 226.6 — — -579 1955 3-6-0 119/13.2 128 400-1,566 174.0 — 115-50-7 43.5 686 76.2 3 515-2,252 250.2 — — -540 Opp. 140/15.6 122 404-1,994 221.6 — 59-23-6 39.0 385 42.8 2 463-2,379 264.3 — — -447 1956 5-4-0 120/13.3 128 409-1,738 193.1 — 107-52-11 48.6 711 79.0 4 516-2,449 272.1 — -14 — -488 Opp. 151/16.8 122 436-1,753 194.8 — 116-41-15 35.3 615 68.3 3 552-2,368 263.1 — -17 — -521 1957 5-3-0 123/13.7 111 370-1,749 194.3 — 111-37-14 33.3 404 44.9 2 481-2,153 239.2 — -26 — -725 Opp. 139/15.4 131 458-1,439 159.9 — 113-36-19 31.9 498 55.3 6 571-1,937 215.2 — -12 — -471 1958 4-5-0 104/11.6 106 403-1,287 143.0 — 114-43-16 37.7 630 70.0 5 517-1,917 213.0 — -9 — -796 Opp. 87/9.7 105 443-1,353 150.3 — 113-50-13 44.2 523 58.1 4 556-1,876 208.4 — -15 — -579 1959 5-4-0 123/13.7 113 411-1,407 156.3 — 126-60-14 47.6 670 74.4 4 537-2,077 230.8 — -8 — -435 Opp. 145/16.1 126 458-1,663 184.8 — 120-51-14 42.5 560 62.2 4 578-2,223 247.0 — -17 — -382 1960 2-6-1 107/11.9 95 317-866 96.2 — 141-65-9 46.1 840 93.3 4 458-1,706 189.6 — -21 16-370 Opp. 163/18.1 247 507-2,036 226.2 — 105-28-13 26.7 365 40.6 2 612-2,401 266.8 — -6 55-495 1961 6-3-0 126/14.0 109 404-1,464 162.7 — 119-41-10 34.5 634 70.4 7 523-2,098 233.1 — -10 48-491 Opp. 88/9.8 101 406-1,238 137.6 — 127-48-7 37.8 607 67.4 5 533-1,845 205.0 — -15 39-343 1962 5-3-0 108/13.5 115 360-1,190 148.8 — 130-64-10 49.2 858 107.3 8 490-2,048 204.8 — -7 46-484 Opp. 92/11.5 87 350-978 122.3 — 99-44-10 44.4 612 76.5 3 449-1,590 198.8 — -9 37-385 1963 10-0-1 309/28.1 171 559-2,646 240.5 34 145-57-14 39.3 1,064 96.7 10 704-3,710 337.3 — -15 72-683 Opp. 79/7.2 104 341-484 44.0 — 268-102-27 38.1 1,372 124.7 8 609-1,856 168.7 — -16 51-489 1964 6-3-1 169/16.9 135 428-1,606 160.6 10 179-74-25 41.3 1,149 114.9 12 607-2,755 275.5 — -10 53-597 Opp. 79/7.9 90 434-1,352 135.2 — 143-51-10 35.7 584 58.4 3 577-1,936 193.6 — -6 50-463 1965 2-6-2 119/11.9 156 456-1,658 165.8 11 184-76-20 41.3 996 99.6 6 640-2,654 265.4 — -12 60-626 Opp. 236/23.6 162 429-1,712 171.2 — 178-74-17 41.6 1,290 129.0 14 607-3,002 300.2 — -13 54-503 1966 5-5-0 208/20.8 160 480-2,014 201.4 22 179-90-15 50.3 1,222 122.2 4 659-3,236 323.6 — -14 55-572 Opp. 185/18.5 134 351-1,033 103.3 — 255-125-14 49.0 1,563 156.3 14 606-2,596 259.6 — -8 51-462 1967 7-1-1 276/30.7 162 497-2,360 262.2 30 146-72-6 49.3 815 90.6 6 643-3,175 352.8 — -9 68-682 Opp. 98/10.9 125 361-712 79.1 — 219-101-8 46.1 1,084 120.4 6 580-1,796 199.6 — -24 44-389 1968 7-2-1 281/28.1 166 466-1,998 199.8 21 255-114-23 44.7 1,578 157.8 16 721-3,576 357.6 — -16 75-919 Opp. 70/7.0 132 435-706 70.6 — 260-117-23 45.0 1,361 136.1 4 695-2,067 206.7 — -17 64-617 1969 6-3-1 253/25.3 194 452-1,418 141.8 13 325-163-21 50.2 2,042 204.2 18 777-3,460 346.0 — -9 64-623 Opp. 140/14.0 141 439-1,333 133.3 — 215-88-12 40.9 1,300 130.0 8 654-2,633 263.3 — -22 52-577 1970 8-1-1 244/24.4 141 481-1,542 154.2 24 223-93-16 41.7 1,171 117.1 8 704-2,713 271.3 — -9 63-686 Opp. 76/7.6 104 432-733 73.3 — 187-83-16 44.4 895 89.5 4 619-1,628 162.8 — -26 59-542 1971 8-2-0 262/26.2 153 464-1,709 170.9 15 216-87-18 40.3 1,077 107.7 14 680-2,786 278.6 27-16 58-634 Opp. 100/10.0 94 476-934 93.4 — 142-52-16 36.6 577 57.7 2 618-1,511 151.1 43-20 58-597 1972 7-3-0 194/19.4 158 496-1,730 173.0 17 238-103-22 43.3 1,182 118.2 8 734-2,912 291.2 30-17 36-398 Opp. 97/9.7 116 482-1,190 119.0 — 188-69-22 36.7 969 96.9 7 670-2,159 215.9 36-23 52-550 1973 12-1-0 430/33.1 241 550-2,281 175.5 28 393-197-27 50.1 2,675 205.8 29 943-4,956 381.2 26-15 84-859 Opp. 132/13.2 185 551-1,583 121.8 — 341-140-35 41.1 1,653 127.2 7 892-3,236 248.9 47-29 60-592 1974 7-3-0 260/26.0 179 481-1,481 148.1 16 292-134-23 45.9 1,803 180.3 13 773-3,284 328.4 30-16 87-878 Opp. 95/9.5 102 406-574 57.4 — 206-76-19 36.9 1,018 101.8 3 612-1,592 159.2 40-26 53-544 1975 11-2-0 245/18.8 187 727-2,152 165.5 21 243-96-16 39.5 1,070 82.3 7 970-3,222 247.8 42-15 71-756 Opp. 112/8.6 135 539-847 65.2 — 249-90-22 36.1 1,456 112.0 __ 788-2,303 177.2 52-28 72-687 1976 4-5-1 130/13.0 147 453-1,430 143.0 7 238-93-21 39.1 1,161 116.1 6 691-2,591 259.1 36-15 65-725 Opp. 153/15.3 136 470-1,388 138.8 — 170-76-15 44.7 1,219 121.9 6 640-2,607 260.7 35-22 59-558 1977 1-8-1 124/12.4 143 472-1,319 131.9 5 198-95-19 48.0 1,078 107.8 11 670-2,397 239.7 48-21 57-534 Opp. 252/25.2 148 503-2,035 203.5 — 161-80-7 49.7 1,083 108.3 12 664-3,118 311.8 37-23 66-650 1978 8-2-0 254/25.4 178 486-1,708 170.8 20 221-114-11 51.6 1,546 154.6 13 707-3,254 325.4 24-7 58-690 Opp. 157/15.7 154 489-1,651 165.1 12 163-74-11 45.4 935 93.5 7 652-2,586 258.6 36-20 50-367 1979 5-5-0 223/22.3 205 532-2,051 205.1 17 242-126-15 52.1 1,659 165.9 13 774-3,710 371.0 38-24 70-747 Opp. 217/21.7 132 401-1,247 124.7 12 215-105-7 48.8 1,548 154.8 12 606-2,795 279.5 24-12 65-718 1980 9-1-0 228/22.8 167 531-2,339 233.9 18 153-69-10 45.1 1,152 115.2 10 684-3,491 349.1 13-6 70-784 Opp. 157/15.7 155 402-1,419 141.9 10 266-103-18 38.7 1,597 159.7 10 668-3,016 301.6 26-10 54-548 1981 6-5-0 241/21.9 197 495-1,721 156.5 19 312-164-18 52.6 2,109 191.7 12 807-3,830 348.2 30-16 78-917 Opp. 204/18.5 155 507-1,634 148.5 19 233-100-15 42.9 1,500 136.4 8 740-3,134 284.9 44-25 56-537

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Year-by-Year Statistics (1954-2008)

I------Rushing------I I------Passing------I I------Tot Off------I Year Record Pts/Avg 1st Dns Atts-Yds Avg/G TD Att-Com-Int Pct Yds Avg/G TD Atts-Yds Avg/G Fum Penalty 1982 5-5-0 186/18.6 166 449-1,007 100.7 9 292-144-10 49.3 1,749 174.9 13 741-2,756 275.6 28-16 64-641 Opp. 200/20.0 147 467-1,503 150.3 12 205-94-10 45.9 1,244 124.4 12 672-2,747 274.7 43-29 57-472 1983 2-8-1 147/13.4 169 520-1,540 140.0 14 251-106-18 42.2 1,456 132.4 4 771-2,996 272.4 38-17 66-654 Opp. 203/18.5 176 489-1,622 147.5 12 268-122-15 45.5 1,696 154.2 10 757-3,318 301.6 31-18 78-594 1984 2-9-0 193/17.5 207 365-768 69.8 10 481-251-23 52.2 2,812 255.6 14 846-3,580 325.5 25-12 82-623 Opp. 345/31.4 212 480-1,759 159.9 20 328-172-13 52.4 2,423 220.3 22 808-4,182 380.2 26-14 60-481 1985 4-7-0 232/21.1 199 297-793 72.1 8 506-281-10 55.5 3,064 278.5 20 803-3,857 350.6 21-8 83-767 Opp. 313/28.5 255 547-2,316 210.5 26 346-173-11 50.0 2,319 210.8 11 893-4,635 421.4 24-10 79-708 1986 4-6-1 228/20.7 182 347-1,055 95.9 10 424-219-16 51.7 2,520 229.1 16 771-3,575 325.0 25-10 82-672 Opp. 258/23.5 210 486-1,816 165.1 22 327-160-9 48.9 2,086 189.6 10 813-3,902 354.7 30-14 87-733 1987 7-4-0 263/23.9 201 446-1,752 159.3 24 306-153-13 50.0 1,894 172.2 7 752-3,646 331.5 19-9 69-586 Opp. 217/19.7 176 496-1,589 144.5 16 243-121-10 49.8 1,420 129.1 11 739-3,009 273.5 32-22 45-375 1988 9-4-0 311/23.9 216 596-2,912 224.0 27 270-123-13 45.6 1,289 99.2 7 866-4,201 323.2 19-15 120-1,034 Opp. 220/16.9 222 575-1,871 143.9 16 320-169-18 52.8 2,100 161.5 13 895-3,971 305.5 43-20 93-778 1989 6-5-0 279/25.4 197 559-1,911 173.7 20 210-106-9 50.5 1,521 138.2 11 760-3,431 311.9 28-12 88-713 Opp. 238/21.6 181 410-1,657 150.6 16 302-140-11 46.4 1,795 163.2 12 712-3,452 313.8 23-11 71-674 1990 2-8-0 159/15.9 176 496-2,011 201.1 12 189-98-11 51.9 1,332 133.2 4 685-3,343 334.3 13-11 63-490 Opp. 234/23.4 164 421-1,835 183.5 15 219-125-8 57.1 1,830 183.0 12 640-3,665 366.5 17-14 57-530 1991 3-8-0 235/21.4 210 584-2,860 260.0 25 214-98-12 45.8 1,138 103.5 8 799-3,998 363.5 25-11 77-677 Opp. 301/27.4 192 506-2,446 222.4 26 219-105-5 47.9 1,598 145.3 11 725-4,044 367.6 17-6 69-727 1992 4-6-0 243/24.3 181 592-2,871 287.1 26 121-53-6 43.8 873 87.3 5 713-3,744 374.4 31-15 70-617 Opp. 258/25.8 191 385-1,471 147.1 14 286-154-11 53.8 2,133 213.3 17 671-3,604 360.4 22-14 58-475 1993 8-3-0 310/28.2 217 646-3,301 300.1 31 132-69-6 52.3 1,177 107.0 8 778-4,478 407.1 21-13 76-620 Opp. 228/20.7 187 425-1,602 145.6 17 276-145-7 52.5 1,758 159.8 10 701-3,360 305.5 27-15 69-531 1994 5-6-0 255/23.2 246 632-2,839 258.1 22 195-88-10 45.1 1,598 145.3 10 827-4,437 403.4 31-16 93-805 Opp. 291/26.5 207 402-1,635 148.6 13 294-156-10 53.1 2,410 219.1 23 696-4,045 367.7 21-14 86-679 1995 2-8-0 229/22.9 181 610-2,752 275.2 24 123-52-6 42.3 1,104 110.4 7 733-3,856 385.6 21-13 72-647 Opp. 341/34.1 203 387-1,964 196.4 28 239-133-10 55.6 2,234 223.4 17 626-4,198 419.8 23-16 64-561 1996 7-4 304/27.6 196 632-3,136 285.1 29 101-39-8 38.6 557 50.6 6 733-3,693 335.7 21-10 72-659 Opp. 251/22.8 202 437-2,011 182.8 20 318-154-15 48.4 1,651 150.1 12 755-3,662 332.9 20-11 62-534 1997 10-2 429/38.5 254 716-3,984 332.0 45 137-72-9 52.6 1,203 100.2 11 853-5,187 432.2 25-11 75-688 Opp. 243/20.3 197 373-1,239 103.2 14 381-197-9 51.7 2,355 196.2 18 754-3,594 299.5 21-10 53-445 1998 7-4 396/36.0 221 669-3,791 344.6 43 112-55-3 49.1 774 70.4 10 781-4,565 415.0 33-14 77-594 Opp. 310/28.2 185 388-1,656 150.5 19 285-168-12 58.9 2,142 194.7 19 673-3,798 345.3 26-17 69-529 1999 6-5 270/24.5 183 614-3,115 283.2 25 77-28-9 36.4 618 56.2 5 691-3,733 339.4 25-8 73-596 Opp. 245/22.3 197 416-1,675 152.3 15 287-173-9 60.3 2,161 196.5 16 703-3,836 348.7 13-4 76-678 2000 11-2 404/31.1 215 722-3,445 265.0 34 121-64-0 52.9 1,242 95.5 7 843-4,687 360.5 30-15 90-808 Opp. 145/11.2 213 451-1,376 105.8 8 420-215-29 51.2 2,301 177.0 9 871-3,677 282.8 33-21 78-673 2001 8-4 318/26.5 198 720-3,521 293.4 34 60-23-3 38.3 324 27.0 2 780-3,845 320.4 27-13 82-728 Opp. 146/12.2 160 466-1,293 107.8 11 272-135-15 49.6 1,599 133.2 7 738-2,892 241.0 19-10 52-426 2002 12-3 432/28.8 263 828-3,793 252.9 41 168-101-6 60.1 1,686 112.4 9 996-5,479 365.3 30-12 97-804 Opp. 246/16.4 226 560-1,784 118.9 20 348-174-20 50.0 2,404 160.3 10 908-4,188 279.2 34-15 78-663 2003 9-4 427/32.8 233 605-3,155 242.7 34 229-119-7 52.0 1,974 151.8 13 834-5,129 394.5 35-12 85-692 Opp. 219/16.8 217 551-1,719 132.2 21 300-163-14 54.3 1,969 151.5 4 851-3,688 283.7 22-15 65-504 2004 9-3 350/29.2 224 543-2,714 226.2 35 222-131-10 59.0 2,043 170.2 9 765-4,757 396.4 25-12 75-630 Opp. 227/18.9 233 458-1,565 130.4 12 406-236-23 58.1 2,549 212.4 16 864-4,114 342.8 18-7 64-498 2005 6-5 339/30.8 218 494-2,514 228.5 25 235-134-10 57.0 1,949 177.2 15 729-4,463 405.7 25-10 69-594 Opp. 292/26.5 201 399-1,244 113.1 18 330-219-10 66.4 2,545 231.4 15 729-3,789 344.5 19-13 79-730 2006 6-5 258/23.5 215 417-1,764 160.4 16 285-175-9 61.4 2,248 204.4 15 702-4,012 364.7 20-9 63-503 Opp. 263/23.9 200 400-1867 169.7 23 273-144-6 52.7 1,685 153.2 7 673-3,552 322.9 15-8 57-519 2007 7-5 398 / 33.2 266 579-2,966 247.2 30 266-167-15 62.8 ,1940 161.7 13 845-4,906 408.8 27-12 88-829 Opp. 250 / 20.8 208 437-1,620 135.0 17 340-194-20 57.1 2,215 184.6 14 777-3,835 319.6 17-9 78-636 2008 2-10 210 / 17.5 182 428-1,727 143.9 15 318-165-12 51.9 1,706 142.2 9 746-3,433 286.1 16-7 64-615 Opp. 326 / 27.2 251 448-1,949 162.4 18 387-244-11 63.0 2,554 212.8 18 835-4,503 375.2 17-7 77-707

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M.A. Leiper and Roy Manchester

1913 1-0 (1.000)

1913 (1-0) Coaches: M.A. Leiper, Roy Manchester — Elizabethtown HS W, 20-0 1913 — WKU's First Football Team YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RESULTS (1913-1956)

J.L. Arthur All-Time WKU Football Record (90 Seasons) 511 Victories, 337 Losses, 30 Ties (60.0 %) 59 Winning Seasons • Four .500 Seasons • 27 Losing Seasons Year Coach(es) W-L-T Pct Home/Away/Neutral WKU Pts/Avg Opp Pts/Avg Margin 1914-16 (Three Seasons) 1913 M.A. Leiper, Roy Manchester 1-0-0 1.000 -----/-----/----- 20/20.0 0/ 0.0 20.0 6-7-2 (.462) Leiper and Manchester’s record at Western Kentucky — 1 season: 1-0-0 (100%) 1914 J.L. Arthur 1-2-0 .333 -----/-----/----- 24/ 8.0 8/27.7 -19.7 1915 J.L. Arthur 2-3-2 .429 -----/-----/----- 40/ 5.7 152/21.7 -16.0 1914 (1-2) 1916 J.L. Arthur 3-2-0 .600 1-0-0/-----/----- 28/ 5.6 29/ 5.8 - 0.2 Coach: J.L. Arthur Arthur’s record at Western Kentucky — 3 seasons (1914-16): 6-7-2 (46.2%)/Best season: 3-2-0 (1916) O10 Middle Tennessee L, 0-47 1917-19 No Team — World War I O23 Eastern Kentucky L, 6-36 N26 Eastern Kentucky W, 18-0 1920 L.T. Smith 0-1-0 .000 -----/-----/----- 0/ 0.0 13/13.0 -13.0 1921 L.T. Smith 2-4-1 .357 -----/-----/----- 47/ 6.7 88/12.6 - 5.9 Smith’s record at Western Kentucky — 2 seasons (1920-21): 2-5-1 (31.3%)/Best season: 2-4-1 (1921) 1915 (2-3-2) 1922 E.A. Diddle 9-1-0 .900 -----/-----/----- 248/24.8 44/ 4.4 20.4 Coach: J.L. Arthur 1923 E.A. Diddle 5-4-0 .556 1-0-0/-----/----- 126/14.0 165/18.3 - 4.3 Captain: Gibson 1924 E.A. Diddle 4-5-0 .444 1-1-0/-----/----- 224/24.9 119/13.2 11.7 O2 Hopkinsville HS W, 6-0 1925 E.A. Diddle 3-5-1 .389 0-1-0/-----/----- 52/ 5.8 91/10.1 - 4.3 1926 E.A. Diddle 4-4-1 .500 -----/-----/----- 151/16.8 69/ 7.7 9.1 O9 Bethel (Ky.) T, 14-14 1927 E.A. Diddle 5-4-0 .556 3-1-0/2-3-0/0-0-0 140/15.6 92/10.2 5.4 O15 Owensboro HS L, 0-51 1928 E.A. Diddle 8-1-0 .889 6-0-0/2-1-0/0-0-0 171/19.0 7/ 0.8 18.2 O23 Bethel (Ky.) L, 0-40 Diddle’s record at Western Kentucky — 7 seasons (1922-28): 38-24-2 (61.3%)/Best season: 9-1-0 (1922) N1 Eastern Kentucky T, 0-0 1929 Carl “Swede” Anderson 7-3-0 .700 6-1-0/1-2-0/0-0-0 185/18.5 32/ 3.2 15.3 N12 Middle Tennessee L, 0-47 see below N25 Eastern Kentucky W, 20-0 1930 James Elam 8-1-1 .850 5-0-1/3-1-0/0-0-0 184/18.4 58/ 5.8 12.6 1931 James Elam 8-4-0 .667 7-0-0/1-4-0/0-0-0 171/14.3 126/10.5 3.8 1916 (3-2) Elam’s record at Western Kentucky — 2 seasons (1930-31): 16-5-1 (76.2%)/Best season: 8-1-1 (1930) Coach: J.L. Arthur 1932 Ernie Miller 8-1-0 .889 5-0-0/3-1-0/0-0-0 221/24.6 40/ 4.4 20.2 — Middle Tennessee — Miller’s record at Western Kentucky — 1 season: 8-1-0 (88.9) — Castle Heights — 1933 Jesse Thomas 6-2-0 .750 2-2-0/4-0-0/0-0-0 181/22.6 39/ 4.9 17.7 — Owensboro HS W, 2-0 see below — Hopkinsville HS — 1934 Carl “Swede” Anderson 5-2-1 .688 3-0-1/2-2-0/0-0-0 135/16.9 49/ 6.1 10.8 — Clarksville HS W, 13-0 1935 Carl “Swede” Anderson 7-3-0 .700 5-1-0/2-2-0/0-0-0 194/19.4 57/ 5.7 13.7 — Portland (Tenn.) HS# W, 1-0 1936 Carl “Swede” Anderson 6-3-0 .667 3-2-0/3-1-0/0-0-0 123/13.7 55/ 6.1 7.6 1937 Carl “Swede” Anderson 7-1-1 .833 4-0-1/3-1-0/0-0-0 147/16.3 20/ 2.2 14.1 — Eastern Kentucky L, 12-13 Anderson’s record at Western Kentucky — 5 seasons (1929;’34-37): 32-12-2 (71.7%)/Best season: 7-1-1 (1937) — Eastern Kentucky (H) L, 0-16 1938 W.L. “Gander” Terry 7-2-0 .779 4-1-0/3-1-0/0-0-0 217/24.1 46/ 5.1 19.0 # forfeit 1939 W.L. “Gander” Terry 7-1-1 .833 4-0-1/3-1-0/0-0-0 132/14.7 52/ 5.8 8.9 1940 W.L. “Gander” Terry 7-1-1 .833 6-0-0/1-1-1/0-0-0 115/12.8 20/ 2.2 10.6 1917-1919 No Teams — World War I 1941 W.L. “Gander” Terry 4-5-1 .450 1-1-1/3-4-0/0-0-0 128/12.8 149/14.9 - 2.1 Terry’s record at Western Kentucky — 4 seasons (1938-41): 25-9-3 (73.5%)/Best seasons: 7-1-1 (1939 and ’40)

1942 Arnold Winkenhofer 3-4-1 .438 2-0-1/1-4-0/0-0-0 70/ 8.8 167/20.9 -12.1 Winkenhofer’s record at Western Kentucky — 1 season: 3-4-1 (42.9%)

1943-45 No Team — World War II

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Year Coach(es) W-L-T Pct Home/Away/Neutral WKU Pts/Avg Opp Pts/Avg Margin L.T. Smith 1946 Jesse Thomas 2-6-0 .250 1-3-0/1-3-0/0-0-0 84/10.5 213/26.6 -16.1 1947 Jesse Thomas 3-4-2 .444 3-0-1/0-4-1/0-0-0 82/ 9.1 139/15.4 - 6.3 Thomas’ record at Western Kentucky — 3 seasons (1933;’46-47): 11-12-2 (48.0%)/Best season: 6-2-0 (1933)

1920-21 (Two Seasons) 1948 Jack Clayton 5-4-0 .556 4-1-0/1-3-0/0-0-0 152/16.9 131/14.6 2.3 1949 Jack Clayton 5-4-0 .556 2-3-0/3-1-0/0-0-0 103/11.4 121/13.4 - 2.0 2-5-1 (.313) 1950 Jack Clayton 6-2-2 .700 3-1-1/3-1-1/0-0-0 199/19.9 176/17.6 2.3 1951 Jack Clayton 4-5-0 .444 4-1-0/0-4-0/0-0-0 204/22.7 161/17.9 4.8 1952 Jack Clayton 9-1-0 .900 5-0-0/3-1-0/1-0-0 336/33.6 119/11.9 21.7 1920 (0-1) 1953 Jack Clayton 6-4-0 .600 4-1-0/2-3-0/0-0-0 203/20.3 130/13.0 7.3 1954 Jack Clayton 7-3-0 .700 4-1-0/3-2-0/0-0-0 171/17.1 125/12.5 4.6 Coach: L.T. Smith 1955 Jack Clayton 3-6-0 .333 3-2-0/0-4-0/0-0-0 119/13.2 140/15.6 - 2.4 N4 Morton Elliott L, 0-13 1956 Jack Clayton 5-4-0 .556 3-1-0/2-3-0/0-0-0 120/13.3 151/16.8 - 3.5 Clayton’s record at Western Kentucky — 9 seasons (1948-56): 50-33-2 (60.2%)/Best season: 9-1-0 (1952)52)

1921 (2-4-1) 1957 Nick Denes 5-3-1 .611 3-1-1/2-2-0/0-0-0 123/13.7 139/15.4 - 1.7 Coach: L.T. Smith 1958 Nick Denes 4-5-0 .444 3-1-0/1-4-0/0-0-0 104/11.6 87/ 9.7 1.9 1959 Nick Denes 5-4-0 .556 2-2-0/3-2-0/0-0-0 123/13.7 145/16.1 - 2.4 O1 Union (Ky.) L, 0-30 1960 Nick Denes 2-6-1 .278 2-2-0/0-4-1/0-0-0 107/11.9 163/18.1 - 6.2 O8 Bethel (Ky.) L, 0-26 1961 Nick Denes 6-3-0 .667 3-1-0/3-2-0/0-0-0 126/14.0 88/ 9.8 4.2 O22 Vanderbilt B L, 0-12 1962 Nick Denes 5-3-0 .625 2-2-0/3-1-0/0-0-0 108/13.5 92/11.5 2.0 1963 Nick Denes 10-0-1 .955 4-0-0/5-0-1/1-0-0 309/28.1 79/ 7.2 20.9 N5 Eastern Kentucky W, 21-0 1964 Nick Denes 6-3-1 .650 3-1-1/3-2-0/0-0-0 169/16.9 79/ 7.9 9.0 N11 Middle Tennessee L, 7-13 1965 Nick Denes 2-6-2 .300 2-2-1/0-4-1/0-0-0 119/11.9 236/23.6 -11.7 1966 Nick Denes 5-5-0 .500 3-2-0/2-3-0/0-0-0 208/20.8 185/18.5 2.3 N18 Bethel (Ky.) T, 7-7 1967 Nick Denes 7-1-1 .833 4-0-0/3-1-1/0-0-0 276/30.7 98/10.9 19.8 N24 So. Presbyterian W, 12-0 Denes’ record at Western Kentucky — 11 seasons (1957-67): 57-39-7 (58.7)/Best season: 10-0-1 (1963)

1968 Jimmy Feix 7-2-1 .750 3-1-1/4-1-0/0-0-0 281/28.1 70/ 7.0 21.1 1969 Jimmy Feix 6-3-1 .650 3-1-1/3-2-0/0-0-0 253/25.3 140/14.0 11.3 1970 Jimmy Feix 8-1-1 .850 4-1-0/4-0-1/0-0-0 244/24.4 76/ 7.6 16.8 1971 Jimmy Feix 8-2-0 .800 5-0-0/3-2-0/0-0-0 262/26.2 100/10.0 16.2 E.A. Diddle 1972 Jimmy Feix 7-3-0 .700 3-2-0/4-1-0/0-0-0 194/19.4 97/ 9.7 9.7 1973 Jimmy Feix 12-1-0 .923 6-0-0/5-0-0/1-1-0 430/33.1 132/10.2 22.9 1974 Jimmy Feix 7-3-0 .700 5-0-0/2-3-0/0-0-0 260/26.0 95/ 9.5 16.5 1975 Jimmy Feix 11-2-0 .846 5-0-0/5-1-0/1-1-0 245/18.8 112/ 8.6 10.2 1922-28 (Seven Seasons) 1976 Jimmy Feix 4-5-1 .450 3-1-1/1-4-0/0-0-0 130/13.0 153/15.3 - 2.3 1977 Jimmy Feix 1-8-1 .150 1-3-1/0-5-0/0-0-0 124/12.4 252/25.2 -12.8 38-24-2 (.613) 1978 Jimmy Feix 8-2-0 .800 3-2-0/5-0-0/0-0-0 254/25.4 157/15.7 9.7 1979 Jimmy Feix 5-5-0 .500 2-3-0/3-2-0/0-0-0 223/22.3 217/21.7 0.6 1980 Jimmy Feix 9-1-0 .900 5-0-0/4-1-0/0-0-0 228/22.8 157/15.7 7.1 1922 (9-1) 1981 Jimmy Feix 6-5-0 .545 2-3-0/4-2-0/0-0-0 241/21.9 204/18.5 3.4 1982 Jimmy Feix 5-5-0 .500 3-2-0/2-3-0/0-0-0 186/18.6 200/20.0 - 1.4 Coach: E.A. Diddle 1983 Jimmy Feix 2-8-1 .227 2-3-0/0-5-1/0-0-0 147/13.4 203/18.5 - 5.1 S30 Louisville W, 6-0 Feix’s record at Western Kentucky — 16 seasons (1968-83): 106-56-6 (64.9)/Best season: 12-1-0 (1973) O6 Middle Tennessee W, 31-6 1984 Dave Roberts 2-9-0 .182 1-5-0/1-4-0/0-0-0 193/17.5 345/31.4 -13.9 O13 Cumberland (Ky.) W, 13-7 1985 Dave Roberts 4-7-0 .364 3-2-0/1-5-0/0-0-0 232/21.1 313/28.5 - 7.4 O21 Tennessee Tech W, 19-0 1986 Dave Roberts 4-6-1 .409 3-3-0/1-3-1/0-0-0 228/20.7 258/23.5 - 2.8 1987 Dave Roberts 7-4-0 .636 4-1-0/3-3-0/0-0-0 263/23.9 217/19.7 4.2 O27 Morton Elliott W, 63-0 1988 Dave Roberts 9-4-0 .692 5-0-0/4-4-0/0-0-0 311/23.9 220/16.9 7.0 N4 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 19-0 Roberts’ record at Western Kentucky — 5 seasons (1984-88): 26-30-1 (46.5)/Best season: 9-4-0 (1988) N10 Eastern Kentucky W, 47-6 1989 Jack Harbaugh 6-5-0 .545 4-1-0/2-4-0/0-0-0 279/25.4 238/21.6 3.8 N18 Vanderbilt B L, 6-13 1990 Jack Harbaugh 2-8-0 .200 1-4-0/1-4-0/0-0-0 159/15.9 234/23.4 - 7.5 N24 Bryson W, 23-12 1991 Jack Harbaugh 3-8-0 .273 3-3-0/0-5-0/0-0-0 235/21.4 301/27.4 - 6.0 1992 Jack Harbaugh 4-6-0 .400 3-1-0/1-5-0/0-0-0 243/24.3 258/25.8 -1.5 N30 So. Presbyterian W, 21-0 1993 Jack Harbaugh 8-3-0 .727 5-0-0/3-3-0/0-0-0 310/28.2 228/20.7 7.5 1994 Jack Harbaugh 5-6-0 .455 2-4-0/3-2-0/0-0-0 255/23.2 291/26.5 - 3.3 1995 Jack Harbaugh 2-8-0 .200 2-2-0/0-6-0/0-0-0 229/22.9 341/34.1 -11.2 1923 (5-4) 1996 Jack Harbaugh 7-4 .636 4-1/3-3/0-0 304/27.6 251/22.8 4.8 Coach: E.A. Diddle 1997 Jack Harbaugh 10-2 .833 6-0/4-2/0-0 429/35.8 243/20.3 15.5 Captain: Edward R. Ward 1998 Jack Harbaugh 7-4 .636 6-1/1-3/0-0 396/36.0 310/28.2 7.8 1999 Jack Harbaugh 6-5 .545 3-2/3-3/0-0 270/24.5 245/22.3 2.2 S29 Louisville (H) W, 19-7 2000 Jack Harbaugh 11-2 .846 7-1/4-1/0-0 404/31.1 145/11.2 19.9 O6 St. Xavier L, 14-21 2001 Jack Harbaugh 8-4 .667 5-1/3-3/0-0 318/26.5 146/12.2 14.3 2002 Jack Harbaugh 12-3 .800 6-1/5-2/1-0 432/28.8 246/16.4 12.4 O20 Cumberland (Ky.) L, 6-13 Harbaugh’s record at Western Kentucky — 14 seasons (1989-02): 91-68-0 (57.2)/Best season: 11-2-0 (2000) O27 Western Michigan L, 0-24 N3 Centenary L, 6-75 2003 David Elson 9-4 .692 6-1/3-3/0-0 427/32.8 219/16.8 16.0 2004 David Elson 9-3 .750 5-0/4-3/0-0 350/29.2 227/18.9 10.3 N10 Transylvania W, 13-6 2005 David Elson 6-5 .545 3-2/3-3/0-0 339/30.8 292/26.5 4.3 N16 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 24-6 2006 David Elson 6-5 .545 4-2/2-3/0-0 258/23.5 263/23.9 -0.4 2007 David Elson 7-5 .583 4-1/3-4/0-0 398/33.2 250/20.8 12.4 N17 Bryson W, 25-13 2008 David Elson 2-10 .167 1-4/1-6/0-0 210/17.5 326/27.2 -9.7 N24 Bethel (Ky.) W, 19-0 Elson’s record at WKU — 6 seasons to date (2003-): 39-32 (54.9%)/Best season: 9-3 (2004)

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1924 (4-5) Coach: E.A. Diddle Captain: Wilson “Babe” Hunt S27 Campbellsville (H) W, 65-0 O4 John Carroll L, 0-51 O11 Louisville L, 7-12 O18 Middle Tennessee W, 44-0 O25 Western Michigan (H) L, 0-14 N8 Transylvania L, 0-13 N15 St. Xavier L, 0-29 N22 Evansville W, 35-0 N27 Bethel (Ky.) W, 73-0

1925 (3-5-1) 1928 — College State Champions Coach: E.A. Diddle Captain: Harry “Pap” Glenn O27 Georgetown (Ky.) (HC) W, 19-0 O11 Bethel (Ky.) W, 31-0 S26 Western Michigan L, 0-20 N3 Louisville W, 20-0 O18 Middle Tennessee W, 13-7 O3 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 24-6 N10 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 13-0 O25 Louisville (HC) W, 7-6 O10 Louisville (H) L, 0-6 N16 at Union (Tenn.) L, 6-7 N1 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 25-14 O17 Middle Tennessee T, 7-7 N24 Cumberland (Ky.) W, 25-0 N15 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 20-0 O24 Centre L, 0-13 N22 at Eastern Kentucky W, 50-0 N14 Transylvania W, 7-0 N27 Kalamazoo T, 0-0 N21 Evansville W, 14-6 D6 at Miami (Fla.) W, 19-0 N25 College of Ozarks L, 0-20 Carl “Swede” N30 Kentucky Wesleyan L, 0-13 Anderson 1931 (8-4 — 7-0 home; 1-4 road) Coach: James Elam 1926 (4-4-1) See Second Captain: Dillard Martin Coach: E.A. Diddle S19 at Mississippi L, 6-13 Anderson Entry (pg. 155) Captain: Ual Killebrew S28 at Vanderbilt L, 6-52 S25 Centre T, 0-0 O3 at Centre L, 7-28 O2 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 21-6 1929 (7-3 — 6-1 home; 1-2 road) O10 Catawba W, 14-7 O16 Kalamazoo L, 2-3 Coach: Carl “Swede” Anderson O17 Middle Tennessee W, 12-0 O23 Lambuth W, 29-13 Captains: Alton Wicker, Ed Stansbury (Alt.) O24 Murray St. W, 7-0 O30 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 22-0 S28 Middle Tennessee W, 19-0 O29 at Union (Ky.) W, 12-0 N6 Louisville L, 10-26 O5 Ball St. W, 13-0 O31 Louisville W, 20-6 N13 Transylvania L, 3-7 O12 at Southwestern L, 6-12 N7 Miami (Fla.) (HC) W, 20-0 N20 Evansville W, 61-0 O19 at Louisville W, 13-0 N14 at Western Michigan L, 0-13 N27 College of Ozarks L, 3-14 O26 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 40-6 N21 Eastern Kentucky W, 42-7 N2 Centre (HC) L, 6-7 N28 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 25-0 1927 (5-4 — 3-1 home; 2-3 road) N9 at Kentucky Wesleyan L, 2-7 Coach: E.A. Diddle N16 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 6-0 Captain: August Throgmorton N23 Evansville W, 44-0 S30 at Chattanooga L, 6-42 N28 Eastern Kentucky W, 36-0 O8 at Bethel (Tenn.) W, 61-0 Ernie Miller O15 Transylvania W, 27-0 O22 at Georgetown (Ky.) L, 0-6 1932 (One Season) O29 at Kentucky Wesleyan L, 0-19 8-1 (.889) N5 Louisville (HC) W, 7-6 James Elam N11 Union (Tenn.) L, 0-19 N19 at Evansville W, 27-0 1930-31 (Two Seasons) 1932 (8-1 — 5-0 home; 2-1 road) N24 Eastern Kentucky W, 12-0 Coach: Ernie Miller 16-5-1 (.762) Captain: Fletcher Holeman 1928 (8-1 — 6-0 home; 2-1 road) S24 Evansville W, 38-0 Coach: E.A. Diddle 1930 (8-1-1 — 5-0-1 home; 3-1 road) O1 Transylvania W, 27-7 S29 at Centre W, 12-0 Coach: James Elam O8 at Vanderbilt L, 0-26 O6 Southwestern W, 18-0 Captain: Paul “Burrhead” Vaughn O15 at Middle Tennessee W, 21-7 O13 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 39-0 S27 at Centre L, 0-31 O22 at Murray St. W, 6-0 O20 at Middle Tennessee W, 19-0 O4 at Transylvania W, 19-0 N5 Georgetown (Ky.) (HC) W, 24-0

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N13 Western Illinois W, 28-0 N20 Murray St. T, 7-7 # Emporia St.

W.L. “Gander” Terry

1938-41 (Four Seasons) 25-9-3 (.735) 1932 — Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Champions 1938 (7-2 — 4-1 home; 3-1 road) N12 Union (Tenn.) W, 46-0 N17 at Murray St. L, 14-27 Coach: W.L. “Gander” Terry N19 Eastern Kentucky# W, 1-0 N29 at Western Michigan L, 6-7 Captains: Tom Triplett, Joe Gili (Alt) N19 Louisville W, 58-0 # Samford S24 Kansas St. Teachers# W, 34-0 # forfeit O1 at Vanderbilt L, 0-12 1935 (7-3 — 5-1 home; 2-2 road) O8 Howard W, 6-0 Coach: Carl “Swede” Anderson O15 Tennessee Tech L, 6-7 Captain: Si Prewitt O29 Western Michigan (HC) W, 13-6 S28 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 36-0 N5 at Eastern Kentucky W, 32-7 Jesse Thomas O5 at Western Michigan L, 0-6 N12 Western Carolina W, 55-0 O11 at Tennessee Tech W, 31-6 N19 at Murray St. W, 21-7 See Second O19 Transylvania W, 35-0 D3 at Tampa W, 50-7 O25 at Middle Tennessee L, 0-7 # Emporia St./Samford Thomas Entry (pg. 156) N2 Murray St. W, 21-6 N16 Howard (HC)# L, 0-19 1939 (7-1-1 — 4-0-1 home; 3-1 road) 1933 (6-2 — 2-2 home; 4-0 road) N23 Eastern Kentucky W, 40-6 Coach: W.L. “Gander” Terry Coach: Jesse Thomas N28 Tampa W, 18-0 Captains: Sam Panepinto, Waddell Murphy (Alt) Captain: Ewell Waddell D7 at Centre W, 13-7 S23 at Ohio University W, 14-7 S30 Middle Tennessee W, 32-0 # Samford S30 Morehead St. W, 2-0 O7 at Tennessee Tech W, 7-6 O7 Louisiana Tech (HC) W, 20-7 O14 Murray St. (HC) L, 6-20 1936 (6-3 — 3-2 home; 3-1 road) O13 at Tennessee Tech L, 0-10 O21 at Louisville W, 45-0 Coach: Carl “Swede” Anderson O21 at Western Tennessee W, 12-0 O28 at Western Tennessee W, 19-0 Captains: Charles “Bub” Ellis, O28 Middle Tennessee W, 26-2 N11 at Georgetown (Ky.) W, 24-0 Willard Peebles (Alt) N4 at Western Michigan W, 20-14 N18 Illinois Wesleyan L, 0-7 S26 West Liberty W, 33-0 N11 Eastern Kentucky W, 26-0 N30 Transylvania W, 48-6 O3 Tennessee Tech W, 27- 0 N25 Murray St. T, 12-12 O9 at Xavier L, 7-12 O17 Middle Tennessee L, 0-9 1940 (7-1-1 — 6-0 home; 1-1-1 road) O31 Oglethorpe (HC) W, 6-0 Coach: W.L. “Gander” Terry Carl “Swede” N7 Howard# L, 6-14 S28 at Bradley Tech W, 13-0 Anderson N14 at Eastern Kentucky W, 7-0 O5 Presbyterian W, 26-7 N21 at Murray St. W, 14-0 O11 at Louisiana Tech L, 6-7 1929, 1934-37 (Five D5 at Tampa W, 23-20 O19 Tennessee Tech W, 6-0 # Samford O26 Middle Tennessee W, 13-0 Seasons) 32-12-2 (.717) N2 Western Michigan (HC) W, 25-6 1937 (7-1-1 — 4-0-1 home; 3-1 road) N9 at Morehead St. T, 0-0 1934 (5-2-1 — 3-0-1 home; 2-2 road) Coach: Carl “Swede” Anderson N16 Austin Peay W, 20-0 Coach: Carl “Swede” Anderson Captains: Clarence Caple, Joe Cook (Alt) N23 Murray St. W, 6-0 Captain: Elvis Donaldson S24 Kansas St. Teachers# W, 7-0 O6 Western Tennessee W, 27-0 O1 at Bradley Tech W, 21-0 1941 (4-5-1 — 1-1-1 home; 3-4 road) O13 Tennessee Tech W, 7-6 O8 Tampa (HC) W, 13-0 Coach: W.L. “Gander” Terry O20 Transylvania W, 20-0 O15 at Tennessee Tech W, 20-0 S19 at Austin Peay W, 38-0 O26 at Middle Tennessee W, 14-0 O22 Union (Ky.) W, 21-0 S27 at Morehead St. W, 14-0 N3 Howard (HC)# T, 0-0 O30 at Western Michigan L, 7-13 O3 at Middle Tennessee W, 15-7 N10 at Eastern Kentucky W, 47-9 N6 Eastern Kentucky W, 23-0 O11 at Ohio University L, 7-20

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O18 at Marshall L, 7-34 O11 Tennessee Tech W, 13-7 N19 at Murray St.* W, 10-7 O25 Eastern Kentucky (HC) W, 27-20 O18 Bradley (HC) W, 15-13 # Samford N1 at Western Michigan L, 7-21 O24 at Louisville L, 13-19 N7 at Tennessee Tech L, 6-27 N1 at Western Michigan L, 0-39 1950 (6-2-2 — 3-1-1 home; 3-1-1 road) N14 Howard# L, 7-20 N8 Morehead St. W, 20-0 OVC: 2nd (3-1-2 — 1-1-1 home; 2-0-1 road) N20 Murray St. T, 0-0 N15 at Eastern Kentucky L, 7-27 Coach: Jack Clayton # Samford N22 at Murray St. L, 0-20 Captains: Roy Hina, Joe Talley S23 Howard W, 13-0 S30 at Evansville* T, 7-7 O7 Marshall* L, 13-47 Arnold Jack Clayton O14 at Morehead St.* W, 23-21 Winkenhofer O21 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 41-13 O28 at Tennessee Tech* W, 21-0 1942 (One Season) 1948-56 (Nine Seasons) N4 at Delta St. W, 26-7 N11 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 14-13 3-4-1 (.431) 50-33-2 (.602) N18 Murray St.* T, 27-27 N25 at Stetson L, 14-41 1942 (3-4-1 — 2-0-1 home; 1-4 road) 1948 (5-4 — 4-1 home; 1-3 road) Coach: Arnold Winkenhofer OVC: 5th (2-3 — 1-1 home; 1-2 road) 1951 (4-5 — 4-1 home; 0-4 road) S26 at Mississippi L, 6-39 Coach: Jack Clayton OVC: 6th (2-4 — 2-1 home; 0-3 road) O3 Marshall W, 19-13 S25 at Evansville* L, 6-12 Coach: Jack Clayton O9 at Youngstown L, 6-40 O2 at Arkansas St. L, 12-13 Captain: Lawrence “Butch” Gilbert O17 Morehead St. W, 9-0 O9 at Morehead St.* W, 19-14 S22 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 56-0 O23 at Union (Tenn.) L, 0-38 O16 Union (Tenn.) W, 20-7 S29 Evansville* W, 41-7 O31 at Eastern Kentucky L, 0-18 O23 at Louisville* L, 6-20 O6 at Marshall* L, 21-35 N7 Tennessee Tech (HC) T, 6-6 O30 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 33-0 O13 Morehead St.* W, 20-7 N21 at Murray St. W, 24-13 N6 Louisiana College W, 35-18 O20 Tennessee Tech* (HC) L, 7-14 N13 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 14-13 O27 at Memphis St. L, 0-38 1943-45 No Teams — World War II N25 Murray St.* L, 7-34 N3 Delta St. W, 46-6 N10 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 7-31 1949 (5-4 — 2-3 home; 3-1 road) N17 at Murray St.* L, 6-23 OVC: 6th (2-3 — 1-2 home; 1-1 road) Coach: Jack Clayton 1952 (9-1 — 5-0 home; 3-1 road; 1-0 neutral) Jesse Thomas S24 Louisville* L, 7-47 OVC: Co-Champion O1 Evansville* L, 0-20 (4-1 — 2-0 home; 2-1 road) 1933, 1946-47 (Three O8 Morehead St.* W, 19-0 Coach: Jack Clayton O15 at Union (Tenn.) W, 20-7 Captains: Will Price, Willie Watson Seasons) 11-12-2 (.480) O22 Howard# W, 20-0 Refrigerator Bowl Champion O29 at Georgetown (Ky.) W, 13-7 S20 Middle Tennessee* W, 33-19 1946 (2-6 — 1-3 home; 1-3 road) N5 Delta St. (HC) L, 7-13 S27 at Evansville W, 39-0 Coach: Jesse Thomas N12 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 7-20 O11 at Morehead St.* W, 39-7 Captains: Dallas Arnold, Rapheal “Boots” Able O4 at Austin Peay W, 25-6 O12 at Bradley Tech L, 0-27 O18 Louisville W, 20-19 O25 Western Michigan (HC) L, 20-32 N1 at Tennessee Tech L, 6-32 N8 at Morehead St. L, 7-36 N15 Eastern Kentucky# L, 0-6 N27 Murray St. L, 6-55 # first college football game in Bowling Green played under lights

1947 (3-4-2 — 3-0-1 home; 0-4-1 road) Coach: Jesse Thomas Captain: Jimmy Haynes S26 at Evansville T, 0-0 O4 Arkansas St. T, 14-14 1952 — Refrigerator Bowl and Ohio Valley Conference Co-Champions

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O18 Northeast Louisiana W, 42-27 1956 (5-4 — 3-1 home; 2-3 road) O3 at Middle Tennessee* L, 2-37 O25 at Tennessee Tech* L, 13-21 OVC: 3rd, tie (2-3 — 1-1 road; 1-2 road) O10 at Austin Peay W, 20-12 N1 Delta St. W, 35-13 Coach: Jack Clayton O17 Tennessee Tech* (HC) L, 19-29 N8 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 48-6 Captains: Jim Chambliss, Bill Strawn O31 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 14-7 N15 Southeast Missouri W, 41-0 S22 at East Tennessee W, 12-7 N7 Morehead St.* W, 27-14 N22 at Murray St.* W, 12-7 S29 Middle Tennessee* L, 6-7 N21 Murray St.* W, 21-6 D7 Arkansas St.# W, 34-19 O6 Youngstown W, 26-9 # Refrigerator Bowl, Evansville, Ind. O13 at Tennessee Tech* L, 26-39 1960 (2-6-1 — 2-1 home; 0-5-1 road) O20 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 14-6 OVC: 6th, tie (1-4-1 — 1-1 home; 0-3-1 road) 1953 (6-4 — 4-1 home; 2-3 road) O27 at Memphis St. L, 0-42 Coach: Nick Denes OVC: 4th (2-3 — 2-1 home; 0-2 road) N3 at Morehead St.* W, 9-7 Captain: Herb Wassom Coach: Jack Clayton N10 Mississippi College W, 14-0 S17 Southeast Missouri L, 19-28 Captains: Marvin Satterly, Max Stevens N17 at Murray St.* L, 13-34 S24 at East Tennessee* T, 7-7 S19 at Middle Tennessee* L, 0-13 O1 Middle Tennessee* W, 20-13 S26 East Tennessee W, 32-13 O8 Austin Peay W, 34-6 O3 at Stetson L, 7-18 O15 at Tennessee Tech* L, 7-10 O10 Morehead St.* W, 48-0 O21 at Louisville L, 0-44 O17 at Northeast Louisiana W, 28-0 Nick Denes O29 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 7-17 O24 Tennessee Tech* (HC) L, 21-34 N5 at Morehead St.* L, 6-12 O31 at Delta St. W, 21-19 1957-67 (11 Seasons) N12 at Murray St.* L, 7-26 N7 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 7-13 57-39-7 (.587) N14 Evansville W, 26-13 1961 (6-3 — 3-1 home; 3-2 road) N21 Murray St.* W, 13-7 OVC: 3rd (4-2 — 3-1 home; 1-1 road) 1957 (5-3-1 — 3-1-1 home; 2-2 road) Coach: Nick Denes 1954 (7-3 — 4-1 home; 3-2 road) OVC: 4th, tie (1-3-1 — 1-1-1 home; 0-2 road) Captains: Winton Boone, Jackie Poynter (Alt) OVC: 2nd, tie (3-2 — 1-1 home; 2-1 road) Coach: Nick Denes S16 at Southeast Missouri W, 13-0 Coach: Jack Clayton Captains: Twyman Patterson, Carroll VanHooser S23 East Tennessee* W, 32-14 Captains: Jerry Passafiume, Jim Phifer S21 at Southeast Missouri W, 25-20 S30 at Middle Tennessee* L, 6-14 S18 Wittenberg W, 32-13 S28 East Tennessee W, 10-6 O7 at Austin Peay W, 26-6 S25 at East Tennessee W, 24-6 O5 at Middle Tennessee* L, 7-26 O14 Tennessee Tech* L, 12-13 O2 Middle Tennessee* W, 7-6 O12 at Youngstown St. W, 9-6 O21 at Louisville L, 0-20 O9 at Morehead St.* W, 19-13 O19 Tennessee Tech* L, 9-27 O28 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 16-15 O16 Northeast Louisiana W, 19-7 N2 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 0-28 N4 Morehead St.* (HC) W, 7-0 O23 at Tennessee Tech* W, 32-12 N9 Morehead St.* (HC) W, 28-6 N11 Murray St.* W, 14-6 O30 Louisville W, 25-7 N16 Wittenberg W, 28-13 N6 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 0-21 N23 Murray St.* T, 7-7 1962 (5-3 — 2-2 home; 3-1 road) N13 at Evansville L, 13-21 OVC: 5th (3-3 — 0-2 home; 3-1 road) N20 at Murray St.* L, 0-19 1958 (4-5 — 3-1 home; 1-4 road) Coach: Nick Denes OVC: 5th, tie (2-4 — 1-1 home; 1-3 road) Captains: Lee Murray, Joe Bugel (Alt), 1955 (3-6 — 3-2 home; 0-4 road) Coach: Nick Denes Jim Taylor (Alt) OVC: 5th (1-4 — 1-2 home; 0-2 road) Captains: Rod Bagby, Jim “Yogi” Hardin S15 Southeast Missouri W, 28-7 Coach: Jack Clayton S20 Southeast Missouri W, 12-0 S22 at East Tennessee* L, 7-27 Captains: Jerry Nassano, S27 at East Tennessee* L, 0-8 S29 Middle Tennessee* L, 0-17 Vernon “Tank” Wilson O4 Middle Tennessee* L, 7-10 O6 Austin Peay W, 21-13 S24 East Tennessee W, 20-7 O11 at Youngstown St. L, 6-20 O13 at Tennessee Tech* W, 24-7 O1 at Middle Tennessee* L, 13-25 O18 at Tennessee Tech* L, 3-7 O27 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 5-6 O8 Morehead St.* W, 12-7 N1 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 21-14 N3 at Morehead St.* W, 7-0 O15 at Northeast Louisiana L, 9-21 N8 at Morehead St.* W, 14-0 N10 at Murray St.* W, 16-15 O22 Tennessee Tech* L, 7-19 N15 Austin Peay W, 34-16 O29 at Louisville L, 0-20 N22 at Murray St.* L, 7-12 1963 (10-0-1 — 4-0 home; 5-0-1 road; 1-0 neutral) N5 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 0-7 OVC: Champion (7-0 — 3-0 home; 4-0 road) N12 Evansville W, 46-6 1959 (5-4 — 2-2 home; 3-2 road) Coach: Nick Denes N19 Murray St.* (HC) L, 12-28 OVC: 4th (3-3 — 2-2 home; 1-1 road) Captains: Joe Bugel, Harold Chambers Coach: Nick Denes Tangerine Bowl Champion Captains: Dave Miller, Denny Wedge S14 at Southeast Missouri W, 40-7 S15 at Louisville L, 0-19 S21 at Tampa T, 14-14 S19 at Southeast Missouri W, 13-8 S28 East Tennessee* W, 14-6 S26 East Tennessee* L, 7-13 O5 at Middle Tennessee* W, 16-6

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O12 at Austin Peay* W, 34-14 O19 at Tennessee Tech* W, 14-12 O26 Evansville (HC) W, 54-14 N2 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 29-6 N9 Morehead St.* W, 17-0 N23 Murray St.* W, 50-0 D28 Coast Guard Academy# W, 27-0 # Tangerine Bowl, Orlando, Fla.

1964 (6-3-1 — 3-1-1 home; 3-2 road) OVC: 3rd, tie (3-3-1 — 1-1-1 home; 2-2 road) Coach: Nick Denes Captains: Stan Napper, Ken Waller S19 Southeast Missouri W, 14-0 1970 — Ohio Valley Conference Champions S26 at East Tennessee* L, 9-16 O3 Middle Tennessee* L, 0-9 1967 (7-1-1 — 4-0 home; 3-1-1 road) S28 Austin Peay* W, 42-0 O10 Austin Peay* T, 6-6 OVC: 2nd (5-1-1 — 4-0 home; 1-1-1 road) O5 at East Tennessee* W, 23-0 O17 at Tennessee Tech* W, 19-14 Coach: Nick Denes O12 at Western Illinois W, 66-0 O24 at Evansville W, 37-0 Captains: Wes Simpson, Bill Taylor O19 at Tennessee Tech* W, 13-0 O31 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 24-0 S16 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) W, 47-7 O26 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 7-16 N7 at Morehead St.* W, 9-0 S23 at Austin Peay* W, 31-6 N2 at Morehead St.* W, 24-21 N14 Olivet W, 44-20 S30 East Tennessee* W, 6-3 N9 Middle Tennessee* W, 43-2 N21 at Murray St.* L, 7-14 O14 Tennessee Tech* W, 56-0 N16 Akron T, 14-14 O21 at Eastern Kentucky* T, 14-14 N23 at Murray St.* L, 14-17 1965 (2-6-2 — 2-2-1 home; 0-4-1 road) O28 Morehead St.* (HC) W, 30-19 # first game in L.T. Smith Stadium OVC: 7th (1-5-1 — 1-2-1 home; 0-3 road) N4 at Middle Tennessee* L, 14-16 Coach: Nick Denes N11 at Butler W, 36-14 1969 (6-3-1 — 3-1-1 home; 3-2 road) Captains: Ken Frick, Elmer Murray (Alt) N18 Murray St.* # W, 42-19 OVC: 2nd (5-2 — 3-1 home; 2-1 road) S18 at Akron T, 6-6 # last game in old Western Stadium Coach: Jimmy Feix S25 East Tennessee* W, 15-14 Captains: Romeo Crennel, Bill Rose O2 at Middle Tennessee* L, 0-21 S20 Indiana St. T, 7-7 O9 at Austin Peay* L, 6-38 S27 at Austin Peay* L, 27-28 O16 Tennessee Tech* L, 6-46 O4 East Tennessee* L, 7-16 O23 Drake (HC) W, 28-21 Jimmy Feix O11 at Northern Illinois W, 14-12 O30 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 12-28 O18 Tennessee Tech* (HC) W, 42-0 N6 Morehead St.* L, 12-21 1968-83 (16 Seasons) O25 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 27-26 N13 at Butler L, 20-27 N1 Morehead St.* W, 27-2 106-56-6 (.649) N20 Murray St.* T, 14-14 N8 at Middle Tennessee* W, 28-14 N15 at Akron L, 18-21 1966 (5-5 — 3-2 home; 2-3 road) 1968 (7-2-1 — 3-1-1 home; 4-1 road) N22 Murray St.* W, 56-14 OVC: 6th (3-4 — 1-2 home; 2-2 road) OVC: 2nd, tie (5-2 — 2-1 home; 3-1 road) Coach: Nick Denes Coach: Jimmy Feix Captain: Jack Crangle Captains: Walt Heath, Jim Garrett (Alt), S17 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) W, 42-21 Dickie Moore (Alt) S24 at East Tennessee* W, 24-7 S21 Butler# W, 35-0 O1 Middle Tennessee* L, 9-33 O8 Austin Peay* W, 7-3 O15 at Tennessee Tech* L, 14-21 O22 Drake L, 21-37 O29 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 12-24 N5 at Morehead St.* L, 7-12 N12 Butler W, 35-7 N19 at Murray St.* W, 37-20

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D8 (1) Grambling St. W, 28-20 D15 (2) Louisiana Tech L, 0-34 (1) Semifinals, Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La. (2) Finals, Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif.

1974 (7-3 — 5-0 home; 2-3 road) OVC: 2nd, tie (5-2 — 3-0 home; 2-2 road) Coach: Jimmy Feix Captains: Dennis Tomek, John Bushong (Alt), John Humphrey (Alt) S14 CW Post W, 48-0 1973 — Ohio Valley Conference Champions S28 Austin Peay* W, 35-7 O5 at East Tennessee* W, 24-0 1970 (8-1-1 — 4-1 home; 4-0-1 road) O14 at Tennessee Tech* L, 10-30 O12 Dayton (HC) W, 32-15 OVC: Champion O21 Eastern Kentucky* W, 10-0 O19 at Tennessee Tech* L, 6-10 (5-1-1 — 2-1 home; 3-0-1 road) O28 at Morehead St.* W, 35-6 O26 Eastern Kentucky* W, 34-24 Coach: Jimmy Feix N4 Middle Tennessee* (HC) L, 17-21 N2 at Morehead St.* W, 36-0 Captains: Bill Hape, Lawrence Brame (Alt), N11 Butler W, 35-6 N9 Middle Tennessee* W, 36-10 Bill Muller (Alt) N18 at Murray St.* W, 17-6 N16 Western Carolina L, 2-20 S19 at Indiana St. W, 30-6 N23 at Murray St.* L, 7-9 S26 Austin Peay* W, 28-9 1973 (12-1 — 6-0 home; 5-0 road; 1-1 neutral) O3 at East Tennessee* T, 10-10 OVC: Champion (7-0 — 4-0 home; 3-0 road) 1975 (11-2 — 5-0 home; 5-1 road; 1-1 neutral) O10 Eastern Michigan (HC) W, 45-6 Coach: Jimmy Feix OVC: Co-Champion O17 at Tennessee Tech* W, 28-0 Captains: David Nollner, Lonnie Schuster (6-1 — 4-0 home; 2-1 road) O24 Eastern Kentucky* W, 19-7 Grantland Rice Bowl Champion Coach: Jimmy Feix O31 at Morehead St.* W, 24-14 NCAA II National Runner-Up Captains: Rick Green, Bob Hobby (Alt) N7 Middle Tennessee* L, 13-17 S8 at Appalachian St. W, 42-7 Grantland Rice Bowl Champion N14 Butler W, 14-0 S22 at Austin Peay* W, 28-0 NCAA II National Runner-Up N21 at Murray St.* W, 33-7 S29 East Tennessee* W, 30-0 S6 at Dayton W, 27-7 O6 Western Carolina W, 45-7 S13 at Louisville W, 21-17 1971 (8-2 — 4-0 home; 4-2 road) O13 Tennessee Tech* W, 41-0 S20 Illinois St. W, 24-14 OVC: Champion (6-1 — 3-0 home; 3-1 road) O20 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 35-0 S27 at Austin Peay* W, 30-3 Coach: Jimmy Feix O27 Morehead St.* (HC) W, 34-7 O4 East Tennessee* W, 17-0 Captains: Terry Kokinda, Jim Barber (Alt), N3 at Middle Tennessee* W, 42-8 O18 Tennessee Tech* W, 20-7 Bill Sykes (Alt) N10 at Butler W, 48-6 O25 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 7-13 S18 Wittenberg W, 33-7 N17 Murray St.* W, 32-27 N1 Morehead St.* (HC) W, 14-10 S25 at Austin Peay* W, 46-7 NCAA Division II Playoffs N8 at Middle Tennessee* W, 24-10 O2 East Tennessee* W, 36-7 D1 Lehigh W, 25-16 N22 Murray St.* W, 19-0 O9 at Eastern Michigan L, 14-17 O16 Tennessee Tech* (HC) W, 15-7 O23 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 16-7 O30 at Morehead St.* W, 34-11 N6 at Middle Tennessee* L, 13-27 N13 at Butler W, 31-0 N20 Murray St.* W, 24-10

1972 (7-3 — 3-2 home; 4-1 road) OVC: 2nd (5-2 — 2-1 home; 3-1 road) Coach: Jimmy Feix Captains: Andrew Francis, Brad Watson S9 Appalachian St. L, 6-7 S16 at Wittenberg W, 19-7 S23 Austin Peay* W, 28-7 S30 at East Tennessee* W, 17-7 1975 — Ohio Valley Conference Co-Champions

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S13 at Kentucky St. W, 30-8 S20 at Akron* W, 8-2 S27 Austin Peay* W, 20-14 O11 Youngstown St. W, 42-17 O18 at Tennessee Tech* W, 28-17 O25 Eastern Kentucky* W, 13-10 N1 at Morehead St.* W, 17-7 N8 Middle Tennessee* (HC) W, 30-15 N22 at Murray St.* L, 0-49

1981 (6-5 — 2-3 home; 4-2 road) 1978 — Ohio Valley Conference Champions OVC: 4th, tie (4-4 — 1-2 home; 3-2 road) Coach: Jimmy Feix NCAA Division II Playoffs S23 Austin Peay* W, 17-13 Captains: Greg Gallas, Troy Snardon, Lamont N29 at Northern Iowa W, 14-12 S30 at East Tennessee W, 27-21 Meacham (Alt) D6 (1) New Hampshire W, 14-3 O7 Akron L, 21-26 S5 at Evansville W, 35-7 D13 (2) Northern Michigan L, 14-16 O14 at Tennessee Tech* W, 26-20 S12 Delaware L, 14-38 (1) Semifinals, Rice Bowl, O21 Eastern Kentucky* W, 17-16 S19 Kentucky St. W, 54-14 Baton Rouge, La. O28 at Morehead St.* W, 35-7 S26 at Austin Peay* W, 28-0 (2) Finals, Camellia Bowl, N4 Middle Tennessee* (HC) W, 54-0 O10 at Youngstown St.* W, 35-14 Sacramento, Calif. N18 at Murray St.* W, 14-6 O17 Tennessee Tech* L, 3-14 O24 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 11-19 1976 (4-5-1 — 3-1-1 home; 1-4 road) 1979 (5-5 — 2-3 home; 3-2 road) O31 Morehead St.* (HC) W, 19-15 OVC: 4th, tie (3-4 — 3-0 home; 0-4 road) OVC: 4th (3-3 — 1-2 home; 2-1 road) N7 at Akron* W, 19-14 Coach: Jimmy Feix Coach: Jimmy Feix N14 at Middle Tennessee* L, 17-31 Captains: David Carter, Keith Tandy (Alt) Captains: Chuck DeLacey, Eddie Preston, N21 Murray St.* L, 6-38 S11 Troy St. T, 10-10 Carl Estelle (Alt) S18 at UT-Chattanooga W, 10-7 S8 at UT-Chattanooga L, 28-41 1982 (5-5 — 3-2 home; 2-3 road) S25 Austin Peay* W, 12-7 S15 Lamar L, 27-58 Coach: Jimmy Feix O2 at East Tennessee* L, 16-28 S22 at Austin Peay* W, 24-20 Captains: Tom Fox, John Newby (Alt), O16 at Tennessee Tech* L, 12-22 O6 Northern Michigan W, 28-21 David Suggs (Alt) O23 Eastern Kentucky* W, 10-6 O13 Tennessee Tech* W, 49-7 S4 at Louisville L, 10-20 O30 at Morehead St.* L, 0-21 O20 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 6-8 S11 at Delaware L, 0-31 N6 Middle Tennessee* (HC) W, 38-7 O27 Morehead St.* (HC) L, 0-3 S18 Akron# W, 10-3 N13 Akron L, 16-29 N3 at Middle Tennessee* W, 17-12 S25 Austin Peay W, 33-15 N20 at Murray St.* L, 6-16 N10 at Northern Iowa W, 24-17 O9 Youngstown St. (HC) W, 28-14 N17 Murray St.* L, 20-30 O16 at Tennessee Tech W, 28-14 1977 (1-8-1 — 1-3-1 home; 0-5 road) O23 Eastern Kentucky L, 21-35 OVC: 8th (1-5-1 — 1-2-1 home; 0-3 road) 1980 (9-1 — 5-0 home; 4-1 road) O30 at Morehead St. L, 13-17 Coach: Jimmy Feix OVC: Champion (6-1 — 3-0 home; 3-1 road) N6 Middle Tennessee L, 16-31 Captains: Chip Carpenter, Biff Madon Coach: Jimmy Feix N20 at Murray St. W, 27-20 S10 UT-Chattanooga L, 3-27 Captains: Bryan Gray, Ricky Gwinn, #Feix — First WKU coach to win 100 games S17 at Akron L, 3-24 Pete Walters S24 at Austin Peay* L, 3-21 S6 Evansville W, 40-18 O1 East Tennessee* W, 33-13 O8 at Northern Michigan L, 0-39 O15 Tennessee Tech* L, 20-31 O22 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 10-35 O29 Morehead St.* (HC) T, 20-20 N5 at Middle Tennessee* L, 19-21 N19 Murray St.* L, 13-21

1978 (8-2 — 3-2 home; 5-0 road) OVC: Champion (6-0 — 3-0 home; 3-0 road) Coach: Jimmy Feix Captains: Reginald Hayden, Fred Kixmiller S9 UT-Chattanooga L, 15-42 S16 at Illinois St. W, 28-6 1980 — Ohio Valley Conference Champions

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1983 (2-8-1 — 2-3 home; 0-5-1 road) O4 Eastern Kentucky W, 24-10 S23 at Eastern Kentucky L, 3-24 Coach: Jimmy Feix O18 at Tennessee St. L, 3-25 S30 Austin Peay W, 49-0 Captains: Paul Gray, Walter York O25 at Austin Peay W, 34-20 O7 at UT-Chattanooga L, 7-19 S10 at Louisville L, 22-41 N1 Georgia Southern (HC) L, 32-49 O14 SW Missouri St. W, 42-33 S17 at Akron L, 13-14 N8 Boston University W, 28-7 O21 Tennessee Tech (HC) W, 61-14 S24 at Austin Peay L, 3-13 N15 at Eastern Illinois L, 18-35 O28 at Youngstown St. W, 41-38 O1 Southeastern Louisiana L, 7-27 N22 UT-Chattanooga L, 17-21 N4 at Louisville L, 7-55 O8 at Youngstown St. L, 13-24 N18 Eastern Illinois L, 7-10 O15 Tennessee Tech W, 17-0 1987 (7-4 — 4-1 home; 3-3 road) O22 at Eastern Kentucky T, 10-10 Coach: Dave Roberts 1990 (2-8 — 1-4 home; 1-4 road) O29 Morehead St. (HC) W, 38-7 S5 Gardner-Webb L, 24-28 Coach: Jack Harbaugh N5 at Middle Tennessee L, 7-26 S19 Murray St.# W, 21-17 Captains: Scott Campbell, Eddie Godfrey, N12 Eastern Illinois L,14-34 S26 Middle Tennessee W, 28-16 Raji Gordon N19 Murray St. L, 3-7 O3 at Eastern Kentucky L, 10-20 S8 at Morehead St. W, 24-0 O10 at UT-Chattanooga W, 20-17 S15 Illinois St. W, 19-9 O17 Livingston (HC) W, 21-14 S22 at Middle Tennessee L, 7-20 O24 at Austin Peay W, 27-0 S29 Eastern Kentucky L, 12-35 O31 at Georgia Southern L, 20-23 O6 Youngstown St. (HC) L, 14-17 Dave Roberts N14 Eastern Illinois W, 30-15 O13 at Tennessee Tech L, 22-33 N21 at North Carolina A&T W, 45-27 O27 at Louisville L, 7-41 1984-88 (Five Seasons) NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs N3 at Eastern Illinois L, 6-28 N28 at Eastern Kentucky L, 17-40 N10 Indiana St. L, 27-29 26-30-1 (.465) # first night game in N17 UT-Chattanooga L, 21-22 L.T. Smith Stadium 1984 (2-9 — 1-4 home; 1-5 road) 1991 (3-8 — 3-3 home; 0-5 road) Coach: Dave Roberts 1988 (9-4 — 5-0 home; 4-4 road) Coach: Jack Harbaugh S8 Appalachian St. L, 16-17 Coach: Dave Roberts Captain: Milton Biggins S15 at Akron L, 7-42 S10 at Morehead St. W, 34-0 S7 at Austin Peay L, 14-18 S22 Central Florida L, 34-35 S17 at Middle Tennessee L, 10-13 S14 Murray St. W, 14-0 S29 at Southeastern Louisiana L, 0-28 S24 Eastern Kentucky W, 16-14 S21 Morehead St. W, 48-21 O6 at Louisville L, 17-45 O1 Austin Peay W, 28-3 O5 Middle Tennessee L, 21-23 O13 SW Missouri St. L, 10-25 O8 Illinois St. W, 31-16 O12 at Eastern Kentucky L, 22-37 O20 Eastern Kentucky W, 17-10 O15 at SW Missouri St. W, 21-14 O19 Troy St. (HC) L, 23-39 O27 at Morehead St. W, 33-31 O22 at Tennessee Tech W, 20-17 O26 Northern Iowa L, 21-49 N3 Middle Tennessee (HC) L, 24-45 O29 UT-Chattanooga (HC) W, 31-29 N2 at UT-Chattanooga L, 22-26 N10 at Eastern Illinois L, 19-50 N5 at Eastern Illinois L, 0-6 N9 Eastern Illinois W, 28-26 N17 at Murray St. L, 16-17 N12 at Louisville L, 17-35 N16 at Indiana St. L, 14-31 N19 North Carolina A&T W, 44-0 N23 at Illinois St. L, 8-31 1985 (4-7 — 3-2 home; 1-5 road) NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Coach: Dave Roberts N26 at Western Illinois W, 35-32 1992 (4-6 — 3-1 home; 1-5 road) S7 Tennessee St. W, 22-17 D3 at Eastern Kentucky L, 24-41 Coach: Jack Harbaugh S14 at Appalachian St. L, 14-31 Captains: Richard Grice, Mark Lamberth S21 at Louisville L, 14-23 S5 Eastern Kentucky L, 7-21 S28 at SW Missouri St. L, 7-47 S12 Indiana St. W, 34-14 O5 Akron L, 32-34 S19 at Western Illinois L, 30-31 O12 at Central Florida W, 47-17 Jack Harbaugh S26 at Southwestern Louisiana L, 14-17 O26 at Eastern Kentucky L, 21-51 O10 at Northern Iowa L, 6-34 N2 Morehead St. (HC) W, 26-13 1989-2002 (14 Seasons) O24 Central Florida (HC) W, 50-36 N9 at Middle Tennessee L, 9-14 O29 Southern Illinois W, 41-39 91-68-0 (.572) N16 Eastern Illinois L, 13-14 N7 at Illinois St. L, 7-23 N23 Murray St. W, 27-25 N14 at Eastern Illinois L, 7-28 1989 (6-5 — 4-1 home; 2-4 road) N21 at Murray St. W, 47-15 1986 (4-6-1 — 3-3 home; 1-3-1) Coach: Jack Harbaugh Coach: Dave Roberts Captains: Russell Foster, Xavier Jordan, 1993 (8-3 — 5-0 home; 3-3 road) S6 Gardner-Webb W, 35-13 Mark Marsh Coach: Jack Harbaugh S13 Livingston L, 21-23 S2 at Illinois St. W, 17-12 Captains: Ben Mooney, Eddie Thompson S20 at Louisville L, 6-45 S9 at Murray St. L, 14-17 S2 at Eastern Kentucky W, 15-10 S27 at Murray St. T, 10-10 S16 Middle Tennessee W, 31-16 S11 at Kansas St. L, 13-38

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O24 Elon (HC) W, 41-38 (ot) O31 at Louisville L, 34-63 N7 Southern Illinois W, 48-28 N14 Indiana St. W, 42-14 N21 at Southwestern Louisiana L, 24-38

1999 (6-5 — 3-2 home; 3-3 road) OVC: 3rd, tie (4-3 — 2-1 home; 2-2 road) Coach: Jack Harbaugh Captains: Patrick Goodman, James Richie, Rod Smart, Ben Wittman S2 at Tennessee-Martin* W, 34-10 2000 — Ohio Valley Conference Champions S11 Cumberland (Tenn.) W, 55-7 S18 South Florida L, 6-21 S18 at Austin Peay W, 28-27 1996 (7-4 — 4-1 home; 3-3 road) S25 Southeast Missouri* W, 21-10 S25 Alabama-Birmingham W, 40-13 Coach: Jack Harbaugh O 2 Murray St.* W, 21-15 O2 Jacksonville St. (HC) W, 12-7 Captains: K.C. Armstrong, Antwan Floyd, O 9 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 10-31 O16 at Southern Illinois W, 51-24 Bryson Warner O16 at Tennessee Tech* L, 10-23 O23 at Indiana St. L, 14-41 A29 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 66-0 O23 Tennessee St.* (HC) L, 21-28 O30 Western Illinois W, 41-9 S7 at Murray St. W, 44-41 (2ot) O30 at Eastern Illinois* W, 38-15 N6 at Troy St. L, 24-31 S14 Eastern Kentucky W, 14-7 N13 at Indiana St. W, 40-34 (ot) N13 Eastern Illinois W, 28-14 S21 at Austin Peay W, 34-2 N20 at Southern Illinois L, 14-52 N20 Murray St. W, 44-14 S28 at Marshall L, 3-37 O5 at Alabama-Birmingham L, 0-24 2000 (11-2 — 7-1 home; 4-1 road) 1994 (5-6 — 2-4 home; 3-2 road) O12 at Jacksonville St. L, 20-34 OVC: 1st (7-0 — 4-0 home; 3-0 road) Coach: Jack Harbaugh O19 Liberty L, 14-23 Coach: Jack Harbaugh Captains: Sheldon Benoit, Lito Mason O26 Indiana St. (HC) W, 27-20 Captains: Brad Davis, Alan Ogletree, S1 Eastern Kentucky W, 24-21 N2 Southern Illinois W, 51-37 James Richie, Melvin Wisham S8 at Murray St. W, 39-13 N9 at Morehead St. W, 31-26 S9 Tennessee-Martin* W, 71-0 S17 Austin Peay W, 21-3 S16 at Elon W, 23-0 S24 at Central Florida L, 45-59 1997 (10-2 — 6-0 home; 4-2 road) S23 at Southeast Missouri* W, 38-14 O1 at Alabama-Birmingham W, 31-22 Coach: Jack Harbaugh S30 at Murray St.* W, 48-38 O8 Portland St. L, 14-49 Captains: K.C. Armstrong, Ron Kelly, O7 Eastern Kentucky* W, 6-3 O15 at Jacksonville St. W, 22-20 Latravis Powell O14 Tennessee Tech* (HC) W, 17-14 O22 Southern Illinois (HC) L, 7-10 A28 at Tennessee-Martin W, 42-0 O21 at Tennessee St.* W, 52-14 O29 Troy St. L, 16-38 S6 Murray St. W, 52-50 (3ot) O28 Eastern Illinois* W, 34-12 N5 Indiana St. L, 16-28 S13 at Eastern Kentucky W, 37-21 N4 at South Florida L, 24-30 N12 at Eastern Illinois L, 20-28 S20 Austin Peay W, 53-7 N11 Indiana St. W, 28-3 S27 South Florida W, 31-3 N18 Southern Illinois W, 22-0 1995 (2-8 — 2-2 home; 0-6 road) O4 at Alabama-Birmingham L, 16-20 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Coach: Jack Harbaugh O18 New Haven W, 24-21 N25 Florida A&M W, 27-0 Captains: Stephon Benford, Daryl Houston, O25 at Southern Illinois W, 52-31 D2 Appalachian St. L, 14-17 Dan McGrath N1 Morehead St. (HC) W, 38-24 *Ohio Valley Conference game A31 Murray St. L, 14-35 N8 at Indiana St. W, 21-14 (1948-81, 1999-2000) S9 at Eastern Kentucky L, 14-38 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs S16 at Austin Peay L, 34-38 N29 Eastern Kentucky W, 42-14 2001 (8-4 — 5-1 home; 3-3 road) S23 Alabama-Birmingham W, 32-18 D3 at Eastern Washington L, 21-38 Gateway: tie, 2nd (5-2 — 2-1 home; 3-1 road) S30 at Troy St. L, 39-56 Coach: Jack Harbaugh O7 Jacksonville St. W, 17-15 1998 (7-4 — 6-1 home; 1-3 road) Captains: Jason Johnson, Joseph Jefferson, O14 Eastern Illinois (HC) L, 9-35 Coach: Jack Harbaugh Peter Martinez, Jason Michael, Mel Mitchell O21 at Indiana St. L, 6-27 Captains: Trae Hackett, Andy Hape, A30 at Western Illinois* L, 13-17 N4 at Southern Illinois L, 28-30 Bryan Heyward, Willie Taggart S8 Kentucky St. W, 48-0 N18 at Liberty L, 36-49 S3 Tennessee-Martin W, 49-7 S22 Southwest Missouri St.* W, 23-7 S12 at Murray St. L, 31-36 S29 at Wisconsin L, 6-24 S19 Eastern Kentucky L, 16-27 O6 Elon W, 24-7 S26 Austin Peay W, 56-14 O13 at Indiana St.* W, 22-9 O 3 New Haven W, 24-21 O20 McNeese St. (HC) W, 21-0 O17 at South Florida W, 31-24 O27 at Youngstown St.* W, 24-14

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O27 Southern Illinois* L, 20-31 N5 Northern Iowa* L, 20-23 (2ot) N12 at Youngstown St.* L, 10-42 N19 at Florida International L, 35-38

2006 (6-5 — 4-2 home; 2-3 road) Gateway: 4th, tie (4-3 — 2-2 home; 2-1 road) Coach: David Elson Captains: Justin Haddix, Lerron Moore, 2002 — I-AA National Champions and Gateway Football Conference Co-Champions Sam Sexton, Tariq Smith S2 at Georgia L, 12-48 N3 at Illinois St.* W, 58-14 S6 West Virginia Tech W, 67-3 S9 at Eastern Kentucky L, 21-26 N10 Northern Iowa* L, 23-24 S20 Eastern Kentucky W, 36-3 S16 Chattanooga W, 28-21 N17 Southern Illinois* W, 36-6 S27 at Auburn L, 3-48 S30 Western Illinois* W, 38-35 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs O4 at Western Illinois* L, 28-33 O7 Illinois St.* L, 27-28 D1 at Furman L, 20-24 O11 Southwest Missouri St.* W, 9-6 O14 at Missouri St.* W, 17-14 O18 at Illinois St.* W, 27-24 O21 at Southern Illinois* W, 27-24 2002 (12-3 — 6-1 home; 5-2 road; 1-0 neutral) O25 at Indiana St.* W, 59-14 O28 Indiana St.* (HC) W, 41-3 Gateway: Co-Champion N1 Southern Illinois* (HC) L, 24-28 N4 at Northern Iowa* L, 20-31 (6-1 — 3-1 home; 3-0 road) N8 Northern Iowa* W, 24-3 N11 Youngstown St.* L, 3-19 Coach: Jack Harbaugh N15 at Youngstown St.* W, 37-13 N18 Austin Peay W, 24-14 Captains: Sherrod Coates, Peter Martinez, NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs * Gateway Football Conference game (2001-06 ) Jason Michael, Chris Price N29 Jacksonville St. W, 45-7 NCAA I-AA National Champions D6 at Wofford L, 17-34 2007 (7-5 — 4-1 home; 3-4 road) A31 at Kansas St. L, 3-48 Coach: David Elson S7 Kentucky St. W, 49-0 2004 (9-3 — 5-0 home; 4-3 road) Captains: Curtis Hamilton, Chris James, S14 Western Illinois* L, 0-14 Gateway: 2nd (6-1 — 4-0 home; 2-1 road) Andre Lewis, Clay Stephens, Zach Thuney S21 Youngstown St.* W, 13-7 Coach: David Elson S1 at Florida L, 3-49 S28 at McNeese St. L, 13-38 Captains: Buster Ashley, Brian Claybourn, S8 West Virginia Tech W, 87-0 O5 at Northern Iowa* W, 31-12 Charles Thompson S15 Eastern Kentucky W, 26-6 O12 Florida International W, 56-7 S4 at Kansas St. L, 13-27 S20 at Middle Tennessee W, 20-17 O19 at Southwest Missouri St.* W, 31-7 S11 Concord (W.Va.) W, 58-0 S29 at Bowling Green L, 21-41 O26 Indiana St.* (HC) W, 24-7 S18 at Eastern Kentucky W, 21-8 O13 at Ball St. L, 12-35 N2 Illinois St.* W, 9-0 O2 Youngstown St.* W, 44-19 O20 at Indiana St. W, 56-7 N16 at Southern Illinois* W, 48-16 O9 at Northern Iowa* W, 17-10 O27 North Carolina Central W, 50-14 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs O16 at Southern Illinois* L, 10-38 N3 at Chattanooga W, 28-21 N30 Murray St. W, 59-20 O23 Indiana St.* (HC) W, 31-9 N10 Troy (HC) L, 17-21 D7 at Western Illinois W, 31-28 O30 Illinois St.* W, 24-21 N17 Morehead St. W, 52-12 D14 at Georgia Southern W, 31-28 N6 at Southwest Missouri St.* W, 28-24 N24 at North Texas L, 26-27 D20 vs. McNeese St. W, 34-14 N13 Western Illinois* W, 45-3 N20 at Florida International W, 35-14 2008 (2-10 — 1-4 home; 1-6 road) NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Coach: David Elson N27 at Sam Houston St. L, 24-54 Captains: Greg Ryan, Dan Cline, Marcus Minor, Stephen Willis David Elson 2005 (6-5 — 3-2 home; 3-3 road) A30 at Indiana L, 13-31 Gateway: 4th, tie (4-3 — 1-2 home; 3-1 road) S6 at Eastern Kentucky W, 37-13 2003-Pres. (Six Seasons) Coach: David Elson S13 at Alabama L, 7-41 Captains: Bill Hewig, Maurice Perkins, S20 Murray St. W, 50-9 39-32-0 (.549) Antonio Thomas, Daniel Williams S27 at Kentucky L, 3-41 S1 West Virginia Tech W, 63-3 O4 at Virginia Tech L, 13-27 2003 (9-4 — 6-1 home; 3-3 road) S10 Eastern Kentucky W, 23-21 O11 Ball St. L, 7-24 Gateway: 3rd, tie (5-2 — 2-1 home; 3-1 road) S24 at Auburn L, 14-37 O18 Florida Atlantic L, 20-24 Coach: David Elson O1 at Indiana St.* W, 38-28 N1 North Texas (HC) L, 40-51 Captains: Jeremy Chandler, Shannon Hayes, O8 at Illinois St.* W, 37-34 (ot) N8 at Troy L, 7-17 Antonio Veals, Joe Washington O15 Missouri St.* (HC) W, 37-28 N15 Middle Tennessee L, 10-21 A28 Union (Ky.) W, 51-3 O22 at Western Illinois* W, 42-7 D6 at Florida International L, 3-27

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School W-L-T Pct First Met Last Met School W-L-T Pct First Met Last Met Akron 3-7-2 .333 1965 (T, 6-6) 1985 (L, 32-34)* Illinois St. 10-3-0 .769 1975 (W, 24-14)* 2006 (L, 27-28)* Alabama 0-1-0 .000 2008 (L, 7-41) 2008 (L, 7-41) Illinois Wesleyan 0-1-0 .000 1933 (L, 0-7)* 1933 (L, 0-7)* Alabama-Birmingham 3-2-0 .600 1993 (W, 40-13)* 1997 (L, 0-24) Indiana 0-1-0 .000 2008 (L, 13-31) 2008 (L, 13-31) Appalachian St. 1-4-0 .200 1972 (L, 6-7)* 2000 (L, 14-17)* Indiana St. 14-5-1 .725 1969 (T, 7-7)* 2007 (W, 56-7) Arkansas St. 1-1-1 .500 1947 (T, 14-14)* 1952 (W, 34-19)4 Auburn 0-2-0 .000 2003 (L, 3-48) 2005 (L, 14-37) Jacksonville St. 4-1-0 .800 1993 (W, 12-7)* 2003 (W, 45-7)* Austin Peay 34-6-1 .841 1940 (W, 20-0)* 2006 (W, 24-14)* John Carroll (Ohio) 0-1-0 .000 1924 (L, 0-51)+ 1924 (L, 0-51)+

Ball St. 1-2-0 .333 1929 (W, 13-0)* 2008 (L, 7-24)* Kalamazoo 0-1-1 .250 1926 (L, 2-3) 1930 (T, 0-0)* Bethel (Ky.) 3-2-2 .571 1915 (T, 14-14)+ 1930 (W, 31-0)* Kansas St. 0-3-0 .000 1993 (L, 13-38) 2004 (L, 13-24) Bethel (Tenn.) 8-0-0 1.000 1922 (W, 19-0)+ 1951 (W, 56-0)* Kentucky 0-1-0 .000 2008 (L, 3-41) 2008 (L, 3-41) Boston University 1-0-0 1.000 1985 (W, 28-7)* 1985 (W, 28-7)* Kentucky St. 4-0-0 1.000 1980 (W, 30-8) 2002 (W, 49-0)* Bowling Green 0-1-0 .000 2007 (L, 21-41) 2007 (L, 21-41) Kentucky Wesleyan 5-3-0 .625 1923 (W, 24-6)+ 1996 (W, 66-0)* Bradley 3-1-0 .750 1937 (W, 21-0) 1947 (W, 15-13)* Bryson 2-0-0 1.000 1922 (W, 23-12)+ 1923 (W, 25-13)+ Lamar 0-1-0 .000 1979 (L, 27-58)* 1979 (L, 27-58)* Butler 7-1-0 .875 1965 (L, 20-27) 1973 (W, 48-6) Lambuth (Tenn.) 1-0-0 1.000 1926 (W, 29-13)+ 1926 (W, 29-13)+ Lehigh 1-0-0 1.000 1973 (W, 25-16)* 1973 (W, 25-16)* Campbellsville 1-0-0 1.000 1924 (W, 65-0)* 1924 (W, 65-0)* Liberty 0-2-0 .000 1995 (L, 36-49) 1996 (L, 14-23)* Catawba (N.C.) 1-0-0 1.000 1931 (W, 14-7)* 1931 (W, 14-7)* Louisiana College 1-0-0 1.000 1948 (W, 35-18)* 1948 (W, 35-18)* Centenary (La.) 0-1-0 .000 1923 (L, 6-75)+ 1923 (L, 6-75)+ !Louisiana-Lafayette 0-2-0 .000 1992 (L, 14-17) 1998 (L, 24-38) Central Florida 2-2-0 .500 1984 (L, 34-35)* 1994 (L, 45-59) &Louisiana-Monroe 3-1-0 .750 1952 (W, 42-27)* 1955 (L, 9-21) Centre 2-4-1 .357 1925 (L, 0-13)+ 1935 (W, 13-7) Louisiana Tech 1-2-0 .333 1939 (W, 20-7)* 1973 (L, 0-34)3 Chattanooga 5-8-0 .385 1927 (L, 6-42) 2007 (W, 28-21) Louisville 12-19-0 .387 1922 (W, 6-0) 1998 (L, 34-63) Concord (W.Va.) 1-0-0 1.000 2004 (W, 58-0)* 2004 (W, 58-0)* Cumberland (Ky.) 2-1-0 .667 1922 (W, 13-7)+ 1928 (W, 25-0)* Marshall 1-4-0 .200 1941 (L, 7-34) 1996 (L, 3-37) Cumberland (Tenn.) 1-0-0 1.000 1999 (W, 55-7)* 1999 (W, 55-7)* McNeese St. 2-1-0 .667 2001 (W, 21-0)* 2002 (W, 34-14)5 C.W. Post (N.Y.) 1-0-0 1.000 1974 (W, 48-0)* 1974 (W, 48-0)* #Memphis 3-2-0 .600 1933 (W, 19-0) 1956 (L, 0-42)

Dayton 2-0-0 1.000 1974 (W, 32-15)* 1975 (W, 27-7) Miami (Fla.) 2-0-0 1.000 1930 (W, 19-0) 1931 (W, 20-0)* Delaware 0-2-0 .000 1981 (L, 14-38)* 1982 (L, 0-31) Middle Tennessee 28-30-1.483 1914 (L, 0-47)+ 2008 (L, 10-21)* Delta St. 4-1-0 .800 1949 (L, 7-13)* 1953 (W, 21-19) Mississippi 0-2-0 .000 1931 (L, 6-13) 1942 (L, 6-39) Drake 1-1-0 .500 1965 (W, 28-21)* 1966 (L, 21-37) Mississippi College 1-0-0 1.000 1956 (W, 14-0)* 1956 (W, 14-0)* Missouri St. 8-2-0 .800 1984 (L, 10-25)* 2006 (W, 17-14) East Tennessee 18-6-2 .731 1953 (W, 32-13)* 1978 (W, 27-21) Morehead St. 41-7-2 .840 1939 (W, 2-0)* 2007 (W, 52-12)* Eastern Illinois 5-10-0 .333 1983 (L, 14-34)* 2000 (W, 34-12)* Murray St. 36-24-7 .590 1931 (W, 7-0)* 2008 (W, 50-9)* Eastern Kentucky 48-34-3 .582 1914 (L, 6-36)+ 2008 (W, 37-13) Eastern Michigan 1-1-0 .500 1970 (W, 45-6)* 1971 (L, 14-17) New Hampshire 1-0-0 1.000 1975 (W, 14-3)2 1975 (W, 14-3)2 Eastern Washington 0-1-0 .000 1997 (L, 21-38) 1997 (L, 21-38) New Haven 2-0-0 1.000 1997 (W, 24-21)* 1998 (W, 24-21)* Elon 3-0-0 1.000 1998 (W, 41-38 ot)* 2001 (W, 24-7)* North Carolina A&T 2-0-0 1.000 1987 (W, 45-27) 1988 (W, 44-0)* @Emporia St. 2-0-0 1.000 1937 (W, 7-0) 1938 (W, 34-0)* North Carolina Central 1-0-0 1.000 2007 (W, 50-14)* 2007 (W, 50-14)* Evansville 14-3-2 .789 1924 (W, 35-0) 1981 (W, 35-7) North Texas 0-2-0 .000 2007 (L, 26-27) 2008 (L, 40-51)* Northern Illinois 1-0-0 1.000 1969 (W, 14-12) 1969 (W, 14-12) Florida 0-1-0 .000 2007 (L, 3-49) 2007 (L, 3-49) Northern Iowa 5-5-0 .500 1975 (W, 14-12) 2006 (L, 20-31) Florida A&M 1-0-0 1.000 2000 (W, 27-0)* 2000 (W, 27-0)* Northern Michigan 1-2-0 .333 1975 (L, 14-16)3 1979 (W, 28-21)* Florida Atlantic 0-1-0 .000 2008 (L, 20-24) 2008 (L, 20-24)* Florida International 2-2-0 .500 2002 (W, 56-7)* 2008 (L, 3-24) Oglethorpe (Ga.) 1-0-0 1.000 1936 (W, 6-0)* 1936 (W, 6-0)* Furman 0-1-0 .000 2001 (L, 20-24) 2001 (L, 20-24) Ohio University 1-1-0 .500 1939 (W, 14-7) 1941 (L, 7-20) Olivet (Mich.) 1-0-0 1.000 1964 (W, 44-20)* 1964 (W, 44-20)* Gardner-Webb 1-1-0 .500 1986 (W, 35-13)* 1987 (L, 24-28)* Ozarks (Ark.) 0-2-0 .000 1925 (L, 0-20)+ 1926 (L, 3-14)+ Georgetown (Ky.) 9-1-0 .900 1927 (L, 0-6) 1950 (W, 41-13)* Georgia 0-1-0 .000 2006 (L, 12-48) 2006 (L, 12-48) Portland St. 0-1-0 .000 1994 (L, 14-49)* 1994 (L, 14-49)* Georgia Southern 1-2-0 .333 1986 (L, 32-49)* 2002 (W, 31-28) Presbyterian (S.C.) 1-0-0 1.000 1940 (W, 26-7)* 1940 (W, 26-7)* Grambling St. 1-0-0 1.000 1973 (W, 28-20)2 1973 (W, 28-20)2

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All-Time Series Records

School W-L-T Pct First Met Last Met School W-L-T Pct First Met Last Met St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 2-0-0 1.000 1966 (W, 42-21)* 1967 (W, 47-7) Western Illinois 8-4-0 .667 1937 (W, 28-0)* 2006 (W, 38-35)* Sam Houston St. 0-1-0 .000 2004 (L, 24-54) 2004 (L, 24-54) West Liberty (W.Va.) 1-0-0 1.000 1936 (W, 33-0)* 1936 (W, 33-0)* $Samford 3-3-1 .500 1934 (T, 0-0)* 1950 (W, 13-0)* West Virginia Tech 3-0-0 1.000 2003 (W, 67-3)* 2007 (W, 87-0)* South Florida 2-2-0 .500 1997 (W, 31-3)* 2000 (L, 24-30) Western Michigan 3-10-0 .231 1923 (L, 0-24)+ 1947 (L, 0-39) Southeastern Louisiana 0-2-0 .000 1983 (L, 7-27)* 1984 (L, 0-28) Wisconsin 0-1-0 .000 2001 (L, 6-24) 2001 (L, 6-24) Southeast Missouri 10-1-0 .909 1952 (W, 41-0)* 2000 (W, 38-14) Wittenberg 4-0-0 1.000 1954 (W, 32-13)* 1972 (W, 19-7) Southern Illinois 9-6-0 .600 1992 (W, 41-39)* 2006 (W, 27-24) Wofford 0-1-0 .000 2003 (L, 17-34) 2003 (L, 17-34) Southern Presbyterian 2-0-0 1.000 1921 (W, 12-0)+ 1922 (W, 21-0)+ Southwestern (Tenn.) 1-1-0 .500 1928 (W, 18-0)* 1929 (L, 6-12) Xavier (Ohio) 0-3-0 .000 1923 (L, 14-21)+ 1936 (L, 7-12) Stetson 0-2-0 .000 1950 (L, 14-41) 1953 (L, 7-18) Youngstown St. 10-6-0 .625 1942 (L, 6-40) 2006 (L, 3-19)* Tampa 4-0-1 .900 1935 (W, 18-0)* 1963 (T, 14-14) Tennessee-Martin 4-0-0 1.000 1997 (W, 42-0) 2000 (W, 71-0)* * In Bowling Green Tennessee St. 2-2-0 .500 1985 (W, 22-17)* 2000 (W, 52-14) + Site Unknown Tennessee Tech 28-23-1 .548 1922 (W, 19-0)+ 2000 (W, 17-14)* Transylvania 8-2-0 .800 1923 (W, 13-6)+ 1935 (W, 35-0)* 1 Neutral Site — Tangerine Bowl, Orlando, Fla. Troy 0-6-1 .071 1976 (T, 10-10)* 2008 (L, 7-17) 2 Neutral Site — Grantland Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La. 3 Neutral Site — Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif. Union (Ky.) 3-1-0 .750 1921 (L, 0-30)+ 2003 (W, 51-3)* 4 Neutral Site — Refrigerator Bowl, Evansville, Ind. Union (Tenn.) 3-3-0 .500 1927 (L, 0-19)* 1949 (W, 20-7) 5 Neutral Site — NCAA I-AA National Championship, Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Coast Guard 1-0-0 1.000 1963 (W, 27- 0)1 1963 (W, 27-0)1 @ Kansas St. Teachers College Vanderbilt 0-5-0 .000 1921 (L, 0-12)+ 1938 (L, 0-12) ! Southwestern Louisiana Virginia Tech 0-1-0 .000 2008 (L, 13-27) 2008 (L, 13-27) & Northeast Louisiana # West Tennessee %West Alabama 1-1-0 .500 1986 (L, 21-23)+ 1987 (W, 21-14)+ $ Howard Western Carolina 2-1-0 .667 1938 (W, 55-0)* 1974 (L, 2-20) % Livingston HILLTOPPERS IN POSTSEASON PLAY

WKU has appeared in 23 postseason games. The 1987 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 2002 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Hilltoppers are 14-9 (.609) in postseason action. Here is Eastern Kentucky 40, Western 17 Western 59, Murray State 20 a look at WKU’s post-season history: (First Round, Richmond, Ky.) (First Round, Bowling Green, Ky.) Western 31, Western Illinois 28 1952 Refrigerator Bowl 1988 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs (Quarterfinals, Macomb, Ill.) (Evansville, Ind.) Western 35, Western Illinois 32 Western 31, Georgia Southern 28 Western 34, Arkansas State 19 (First Round, Macomb, Ill.) (Semifinals, Statesboro, Ga.) Game MVP: Western QB Jimmy Feix Eastern Kentucky 41, Western 24 Western 34, McNeese State 14 (Quarterfinals, Richmond, Ky.) (Championship, Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1963 Tangerine Bowl (Orlando, Fla.) 1997 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 2003 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Western 27, Coast Guard Academy 0 Western 42, Eastern Kentucky 14 Western 45, Jacksonville State 7 Game MVP: Western QB Sharon Miller (First Round, Bowling Green, Ky.) (First Round, Bowling Green, Ky.) Eastern Washington 38, Western 21 Wofford 34, Western 17 1973 NCAA Division II Playoffs (Quarterfinals, Spokane, Wash.) (Quarterfinals, Spartanburg, S.C.) Western 25, Lehigh 16 (First Round, Bowling Green, Ky.) 2000 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 2004 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Western 28, Grambling 20 Western 27, Florida A&M 0 Sam Houston State 54, Western 24 (Semifinals, Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La.) (First Round, Bowling Green, Ky.) (First Round, Huntsville, Texas) Louisiana Tech 34, Western 0 Appalachian State 17, Western 14 (Finals, Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif.) (Quarterfinals, Bowling Green, Ky.)

1975 NCAA Division II Playoffs 2001 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs Western 14, Northern Iowa 12 Furman 24, Western 20 (First Round, Cedar Falls, Iowa) (First Round, Greenville, S.C.) Western 14, New Hampshire 3 (Semifinals, Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La.) Northern Michigan 16, Western 14 (Finals, Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif.)

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Arkansas State — 1-1-1 10/3/1959 Murfreesboro ...... L, 2-37 (0-0-1 home / 1-1 road) 10/1/1960 Bowling Green ...... W, 20-13 10/4/1947 Bowling Green...... T, 14-14 9/30/1961 Murfreesboro ...... L, 6-14 10/2/1948 Jonesboro...... L, 12-13 9/29/1962 Bowling Green...... L, 0-17 12/7/1952 Jonesboro ...... W, 34-19 10/5/1963 Murfreesboro ...... W, 16-6 10/3/1964 Bowling Green...... L, 0-9 Florida Atlantic — 0-1 10/2/1965 Murfreesboro ...... L, 0-21 (0-1 home ) 10/1/1966 Bowling Green...... L, 9-33 10/18/2008 Bowling Green...... L, 20-24 11/4/1967 Murfreesboro ...... L, 14-16 11/9/1968 Bowling Green ...... W, 43-2 Florida International — 2-2 11/8/1969 Murfreesboro ...... W, 28-14 (1-0 home / 1-2 road) 11/7/1970 Bowling Green...... L, 13-17 10/12/2002 Bowling Green ...... W, 56-7 11/6/1971 Murfreesboro ...... L, 13-27 11/20/2004 Miami...... W, 35-14 11/4/1972 Bowling Green...... L, 17-21 11/19/2005 Miami ...... L, 35-38 11/3/1973 Murfreesboro ...... W, 42-8 12/6/2008 Miami ...... L, 3-24 11/9/1974 Bowling Green ...... W, 36-10 11/8/1975 Murfreesboro ...... W, 24-10 Louisiana-Lafayette — 0-2 11/6/1976 Bowling Green ...... W, 38-7 (0-2 road) 11/5/1977 Murfreesboro ...... L, 19-21 10/26/1992 Lafayette ...... L, 14-17 11/4/1978 Bowling Green ...... W, 54-0 11/21/1998 Lafayette ...... L, 24-38 11/3/1979 Murfreesboro ...... W, 17-12 11/8/1980 Bowling Green ...... W, 30-15 Louisiana-Monroe — 3-1 11/14/1981 Murfreesboro ...... L, 17-31 (2-0 home / 1-1 road) 11/6/1982 Bowling Green...... L, 16-31 10/18/1952 Bowling Green ...... W, 42-27 11/5/1983 Murfreesboro ...... L, 7-26 10/17/1953 Monroe...... W, 28-0 11/3/1984 Bowling Green...... L, 24-45 10/16/1954 Bowling Green ...... W, 19-7 11/9/1985 Murfreesboro ...... L, 9-14 10/15/1955 Monroe ...... L, 9-21 9/26/1987 Bowling Green ...... W, 28-16 9/17/1988 Murfreesboro ...... L, 10-13 Middle Tennessee — 28-30-1 9/16/1989 Bowling Green ...... W, 31-16 (16-12 home / 10-15 road / 2-3-1 site unknown) 9/22/1990 Murfreesboro ...... L, 7-20 10/10/1914 site unknown ...... L, 0-47 10/5/1991 Bowling Green...... L, 21-23 11/12/1915 site unknown ...... L, 0-47 9/20/2007 Murfreesboro ...... W, 20-17 11/11/1921 site unknown ...... L, 7-13 11/15/2008 Bowling Green...... L, 10-21 10/6/1922 site unknown ...... W, 31-6 10/18/1924 site unknown ...... W, 44-0 North Texas — 0-2 10/17/1925 site unknown ...... T, 7-7 (0-1 home / 0-1 road) 10/20/1928 Murfreesboro ...... W, 19-0 11/24/2007 Denton ...... L, 26-27 9/28/1929 Bowling Green ...... W, 19-0 11/1/2008 Bowling Green...... L, 40-51 10/18/1930 Bowling Green ...... W, 13-7 10/17/1931 Bowling Green ...... W, 12-0 Troy — 0-6-1 10/15/1932 Murfreesboro ...... W, 21-7 (0-3-1 home / 0-3 road) 9/30/1933 Bowling Green ...... W, 32-0 9/11/1976 Bowling Green...... T, 10-10 10/26/1934 Murfreesboro ...... W, 14-0 10/19/1991 Bowling Green...... L, 23-39 10/25/1935 Murfreesboro ...... L, 0-7 11/6/1993 Troy ...... L, 24-31 10/17/1936 Bowling Green...... L, 0-9 10/29/1994 Bowling Green...... L, 16-38 10/28/1939 Bowling Green ...... W, 26-2 9/30/1995 Troy ...... L, 39-56 10/26/1940 Bowling Green ...... W, 13-0 11/10/2007 Bowling Green...... L, 17-21 10/3/1941 Murfreesboro ...... W, 15-7 11/8/2008 Troy ...... L, 7-17 9/20/1952 Bowling Green ...... W, 33-19 9/19/1953 Murfreesboro ...... L, 0-13 South Florida — 2-2 10/2/1954 Bowling Green ...... W, 7-6 (1-1 home / 1-1 road) 10/1/1955 Murfreesboro ...... L, 13-25 9/27/1997 Bowling Green ...... W, 31-3 9/29/1956 Bowling Green...... L, 6-7 10/17/1998 Tampa...... W, 31-24 10/5/1957 Murfreesboro ...... L, 7-26 9/18/1999 Bowling Green...... L, 6-21 10/4/1958 Bowling Green...... L, 7-10 11/4/2000 Tampa ...... L, 24-30

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WKU’S FOOTBALL 1942 Tennessee Tech T, 6-6 1997 Morehead St. W, 38-24 1943-45 No Games — World War II 1998 Elon W, 41-38 (ot) TITLE YEARS 1946 Western Mich. L, 20-32 1999 Tennessee St. L, 21-28 1947 Bradley W, 15-13 2000 Tennessee Tech W, 17-14 Year League$ Overall Coach 1948 Eastern Kentucky W, 14-13 2001 McNeese St. W, 21-0 1952 4-1-0* 8-1-0 Jack Clayton 1949 Delta St. W, 13-7 2002 Indiana St. W, 24-7 1963 7-0-0** 10-0-1 Nick Denes 1950 Eastern Kentucky W, 14-13 2003 Southern Illinois L, 24-28 1970 5-1-1 8-1-1 Jimmy Feix 1951 Tennessee Tech L, 7-14 2004 Indiana St. W, 31-9 1971 6-1-0 8-2-0 Jimmy Feix 1952 Eastern Kentucky W, 48-6 2005 Missouri St. W, 37-28 1973 7-0-0^ 12-1-0 Jimmy Feix 1953 Tennessee Tech L, 21-32 2006 Indiana St. W, 41-3 1975 6-1-0^ 11-2-0 Jimmy Feix 1954 Eastern Kentucky L, 0-21 2007 Troy L, 17-21 1978 6-0-0 8-2-0 Jimmy Feix 1955 Murray St. L, 12-28 2008 North Texas L, 40-51 1980 6-1-0 9-1-0 Jimmy Feix 1956 Eastern Kentucky W, 14-6 2000 7-0 11-2-0 Jack Harbaugh 1957 Morehead St. W, 28-6 HOMECOMING SERIES 2002 6-1 12-3 Jack Harbaugh 1958 Eastern Kentucky W, 21-14 1959 Tennessee Tech L, 19-29 RECORDS $ WKU was in the Ohio Valley Conference from 1960 Eastern Kentucky L, 7-17 1948-81 and 1999-2000. 1961 Morehead St. W, 7-0 Homecoming Series Records 1962 Eastern Kentucky L, 5-6 School Gms W-L-T The Hilltoppers were a member of the Gateway 1963 Evansville W, 54-14 Bradley 1 1-0-0 Football Conference from 2001-06. 1964 Eastern Kentucky W, 24-0 Central Florida 1 1-0-0 1965 Drake W, 28-21 Centre 1 0-1-0 * Refrigerator Bowl Champion 1966 Eastern Kentucky L, 12-24 Dayton 1 1-0-0 ** Tangerine Bowl Champion 1967 Morehead St. W, 30-19 Delta St. 1 1-0-0 ^ NCAA Division II National Runner-Up Drake 1 1-0-0 Smith Stadium Era Begins Eastern Illinois 1 0-1-0 HILLTOPPER 1968 Eastern Kentucky L, 7-16 Eastern Kentucky 12 7-5-0 1969 Tennessee Tech W, 42-0 Eastern Michigan 1 1-0-0 HOMECOMING HISTORY 1970 Eastern Mich. W, 45-6 Elon College 1 1-0-0 1971 Tennessee Tech W, 15-7 Evansville 1 1-0-0 WKU played its first Homecoming game Nov. 5, 1972 Middle Tennessee L, 17-21 Georgetown (Ky.) 2 2-0-0 1927, defeating rival Louisville 7-6. Since that time 1973 Morehead St. W, 34-7 Georgia Southern 1 0-1-0 the Hilltoppers have played 78 games for the “old 1974 Dayton W, 32-15 Howard (Samford) 2 0-1-1 grads,” posting 51 wins, 25 losses and 3 ties, a .665 1975 Morehead St. W, 14-10 Indiana St. 4 4-0-0 success ratio. The longest Homecoming win streak 1976 Middle Tennessee W, 38-7 Jacksonville St. 1 1-0-0 was six, from 1936 through 1941; the longest losing 1977 Morehead St. T, 20-20 Livingston 1 1-0-0 streak was three, 1953 through 1955. Since moving 1978 Middle Tennessee W, 54-0 Louisiana Tech 1 1-0-0 into L.T. Smith Stadium in 1968, the Toppers’ 1979 Morehead St. L, 0-3 Louisville 2 2-0-0 Homecoming record is 27-13-1 (.670). 1980 Middle Tennessee W, 30-15 McNeese St. 1 1-0-0 1981 Morehead St. W, 19-15 Miami (Fla.) 1 1-0-0 1927 Louisville W, 7-6 1982 Youngstown St. W, 28-14 Middle Tennessee 5 3-2-0 1928 Georgetown W, 19-0 1983 Morehead St. W, 38-7 Missouri St. 1 1-0-0 1929 Centre L, 6-7 1984 Middle Tennessee L, 24-45 Morehead St. 11 9-1-1 1930 Louisville W, 7-6 1985 Morehead St. W, 26-13 Murray St. 2 0-2-0 1931 Miami (Fla.) W, 20-0 1986 Georgia Southern L, 32-49 North Texas 1 0-1-0 1932 Georgetown W, 24-0 1987 Livingston W, 21-14 Oglethorpe 1 1-0-0 1933 Murray St. L, 6-20 1988 UT-Chattanooga W, 31-29 Southern Illinois 2 0-2-0 1934 Howard T, 0-0 1989 Tennessee Tech W, 61-14 Tampa 1 1-0-0 1935 Howard L, 0-19 1990 Youngstown St. L, 14-17 Troy 2 0-2-0 1936 Oglethorpe W, 6-0 1991 Troy St. L, 23-39 UT-Chattanooga 1 1-0-0 1937 Tampa W, 13-0 1992 Central Florida W, 50-36 Tennessee St. 1 0-1-0 1938 Western Mich W, 13-6 1993 Jacksonville St. W, 12-7 Tennessee Tech 8 4-3-1 1939 Louisiana Tech W, 20-7 1994 Southern Illinois L, 7-10 Troy St. 1 0-1-0 1940 Western Mich W, 25-6 1995 Eastern Illinois L, 9-35 Western Michigan 3 2-1-0 1941 Eastern Kentucky W, 27-20 1996 Indiana St. W, 27-20 Youngstown St. 2 1-1-0

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Crowd Opponent (Date; Site) Result Seventeen times since 1968, WKU has 1. 92,746 Georgia (9/2/06; Athens, Ga.) L, 12-48 earned a berth among the nation’s elite in the 2. 92,138 Alabama (9/13/08; Tuscaloosa, Ala.) L, 7-41 season’s final polls. The highest the Toppers have 3. 90,086 Florida (9/1/07; Gainesville, Fla.) L, 3-49 ever finished was at the close of the 1973 and 4. 85,046 Auburn (9/27/03; Auburn, Ala.) L, 3-48 1975 seasons when they claimed the number 5. 80,632 Auburn (9/24/05; Auburn, Ala.) L, 14-37 three slot in the Associated Press Division II 6. 75,662 Wisconsin (9/29/01; Madison, Wis.) L, 6-24 poll. Here’s a look at WKU’s final ranking in 7. 70,730 Kentucky (9/27/08; Lexington, Ky.) L, 3-41 those 17 outstanding seasons: 8. 66,233 Virginia Tech (10/4/08; Blacksburg, Va.) L, 13-27 9. 46,740 Kansas State (9/4/04; Manhattan, Kan.) L, 13-27 Year Poll WKU Rank 10. 45,844 Kansas State (8/31/02); Manhattan, Kan.) L, 3-48 1968 Associated Press 19th 11. 40,165 Akron (9/18/65; Akron, Ohio) T, 6-6 1970 United Press International 9th 12. 36,914 Louisville (9/21/85; Louisville, Ky.) L, 14-23 Associated Press 12th 13. 36,126 Louisville (11/4/89; Louisville, Ky.) L, 7-55 1971 Associated Press 6th 14. 35,122 Louisville (10/27/90; Louisville, Ky.) L, 7-41 1973 Associated Press 3rd 15. 34,700 Louisville (9/13/75; Louisville, Ky.) W, 21-17 1975 Associated Press 3rd 16. 34,144 Louisville (9/20/86; Louisville, Ky.) L, 6-45 1978 NCAA 4th 17. 32,649 Louisville (10/31/98; Louisville, Ky.) L, 34-63 1980 NCAA 5th 18. 31,792 Akron (9/17/77; Akron, Ohio) L, 3-24 1987 NCAA 11th 19. 31,636 Louisville (11/12/88; Louisville, Ky.) L, 17-35 The Sports Network 14th 20. 31,279 Louisville (9/10/83; Louisville, Ky.) L, 22-41 1988 NCAA 12th 21. 31,104 South Florida (11/4/00; Tampa, Fla.) L, 24-30 The Sports Network 13th 22. 30,083 South Florida (10/17/98; Tampa, Fla.) W, 31-24 1993 The Sports Network 19th 23. 30,067 Indiana (8/30/08; Bloomington, Ind.) L, 13-31 1997 The Sports Network 7th 24. 29,356 Kansas State (9/11/93; Manhattan, Kan.) L, 13-38 ESPN/USA Today 7th 25. 27,856 Tennessee State (10/18/86; Nashville, Tenn.) L, 3-25 1998 The Sports Network 19th 26. 25,300 Eastern Kentucky (10/20/79; Richmond, Ky.) L, 6-8 ESPN/USA Today 22nd 27. 25,000 Eastern Kentucky (10/22/77; Richmond, Ky.) L, 10-35 2000 The Sports Network 5th 28. 24,500 Eastern Kentucky (10/23/71; Richmond, Ky.) W, 16-7 2001 ESPN/USA Today 10th 29. 24,475 Louisville (9/4/82; Louisville, Ky.) L, 10-20 The Sports Network 12th 30. 24,468 Louisville (10/6/84; Louisville, Ky.) L, 17-45 2002 The Sports Network 1st 31. 24,326 Central Florida (9/24/94; Orlando, Fla.) L, 45-59 ESPN/USA Today 1st 32. 24,200 Eastern Kentucky (10/25/75; Richmond, Ky.) L, 7-13 2003 The Sports Network 7th 33. 23,984 Akron (9/15/84; Akron, Ohio) L, 7-42 ESPN/USA Today 8th 34. 23,506 Akron (9/20/80; Akron, Ohio) W, 8-2 2004 The Sports Network 11th 35. 22,279 Murray State (9/20/08; Bowling Green, Ky.) W, 50-9 ESPN/USA Today 11th

Note: Three of the largest crowds to ever see WKU play came in 2008 — including the second-largest Note: The 1996 Hilltoppers finished the year the (92,138 at Alabama), seventh-largest (70,730 at Kentucky) and eighth-largest (66,233 at Virginia Tech). equivalent of 27th in the final Sports Network poll.

HILLTOPPER WINNING STREAKS

Home Games (since 1927) In L.T. Smith Stadium (since 1968) Road Games (since 1927) Wins Season(s) Wins Season(s) Wins Season(s) 1. 17 1972-75 1. 17 1972-75 1. 8 1932-34 2. 13 1987-89 2. 13 1987-89 2. 7 1972-73 13 1931-33 3. 10 2003-05 3. 6 1979-80 4. 10 2003-05 10 1992-94 6 1936-37 10 1992-94 4. 9 1996-98 10 1927-29 5. 8 2002-03

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Hilltopper History MULTIPLE 100-YARD PERFORMERS

On 27 occasions on record, two or more WKU runners have teamed up to 13. Nov. 4, 1995 vs. Southern Illinois (L, 30-28) 275 rush for more than 100 yards each in a single game. (Latravis Powell 12-152 / Willie Taggart 19-123) The first occurred in 1968 and then, after a 10-year break (1980-90), 14. Sept. 7, 1996 vs. Murray State (W, 44-41) 376 Hilltopper athletes notched multiple 100s a whopping 16 times in the decade (Antwan Floyd 30-195 / Willie Taggart 26-181) of the ’90s. 15. Oct. 26, 1996 vs. Indiana State (W, 27-20)* 260 That recent streak was highlighted by the NCAA I-AA record (for two play- (Antwan Floyd 30-154 / Willie Taggart 23-106) ers in the same game) 471 yards put in the books by QB Eddie Thompson (a 16. Sept. 20, 1997 vs. Austin Peay (W, 53-7)* 335 national quarterback record 309 yards) and FB Dion Bryant (a career-high 162) (Willie Taggart 11-191 / Mitchell Randle 18-144) against Southern Illinois on Oct. 29, 1992. 17. Oct. 25, 1997 vs. Southern Illinois (W, 52-31) 392 Thompson and TB Roscoe Echols were each involved in ”Multiple 100s” a (Willie Taggart 21-289 / Jammie Kyle 16-103) school record four times. 18. Oct. 3, 1998 vs. New Haven (W, 24-21)* 272 Ironically, in 1993, when the Hilltoppers led the nation in rushing, no WKU (Willie Taggart 31-163 / Jade Gummer 24-109) duo teamed up to record a “Multiple 100.” 19. Oct. 31, 1998 vs. Louisville (L, 63-34) 390 The first 18 of those “Multiple 100” performances involved two Hilltopper (Willie Taggart 15-177 / Donte Pimpleton 14-111 / athletes. Then, believe it or not, in two of the three “Multiple 100” games Jammie Kyle 11-102) WKU posted in 1998, three Topper runners each accounted for 100 or more 20. Nov. 7, 1998 vs. Southern Illinois (W, 48-28)* 332 rushing yards — QBs Willie Taggart (177) and Donte Pimpleton (111) along (Jammie Kyle 12-113 / Donte Pimpleton 12-111 / with RB Jammie Kyle (102) at Louisville; and, Kyle (113), Pimpleton (111) and DeWayne Gallishaw 9-108) RB DeWayne Gallishaw (108) versus Southern Illinois at home. 21. Nov. 13, 1999 vs. Indiana State (W, 40-34, ot) 260 The most recent “Multiple 100” in the WKU record books — and the sec- (Rod Smart 27-151 / Shane Ricketts 14-109) ond in as many years — came last season when David Wolke (178) Tyrell 22. Sept. 30, 2000 vs. Murray State (W, 48-38) 304 Hayden (117) turned the trick against North Texas. (Keith Brooks 17-186 / DeWayne Gallishaw 13-118) WKU runners have accomplished the feat four times against Austin Peay, 23. Sept. 22, 2001 vs. SW Missouri State (W, 23-7)* 213 Murray State and Southern Illinois, the most ”Multiple 100s” by the (Jason Johnson 19-113 / DeWayne Gallishaw 16-100) Hilltoppers against one school. 24. Oct. 25, 2003 at Indiana State (W, 59-14) 297 Here, in chronological order, is a rundown of those 27 multiple 100-yard (Tony West 15-149 / Lerron Moore 12-148) games in the WKU record books: 25. Nov. 6, 2004 at SW Missouri State (W, 28-14) 292 (Stephen Willis 32-178 / Lerron Moore 20-114) Date Opponent (Results) Total Yards 26. Sept. 29, 2007 at Bowling Green (L, 41-21) 228 1. Sept. 21, 1968 vs. Butler (W, 35-0)* 261 (Tyrell Hayden 18-121 / K.J. Black 14-107) (Dickie Moore 15-146 / Ike Brown 16-115) 27. Nov. 1, 2008 vs. North Texas (L, 40-51)* 295 2. Oct. 11, 1969 vs. Northern Illinois (W, 14-12) 258 (David Wolke 21-178 / Tyrell Hayden 17-117) (Nat Northington 29-137 / Jim Vorhees 18-121) 3. Sept. 23, 1972 vs. Austin Peay (W, 28-7)* 250 * WKU Home Game (Clarence Jackson 17-145 / John Embree 14-105) # NCAA Division II National Championship Game, Sacramento, Calif. 4. Dec. 13, 1975 vs. Northern Michigan (L, 16-14) # 271 ## NCAA I-AA Record for Rushing Yardage by Two Players in the Same Game (Lawrence Jefferson 34-161 / Arnold Snardon 18-110) 5. Sept. 27, 1980 vs. Austin Peay (W, 20-14)* 292 (Nate Jones 25-183 / Troy Snardon 19-109) 6. Sept. 15, 1990 vs. Illinois State (W, 19-9)* 267 (Don Smith 21-134 / Herb Davis 21-133) 7. Sept. 7, 1991 vs. Austin Peay (L, 18-14) 242 (Roscoe Echols 20-124 / Eddie Thompson 19-118) 8. Oct. 5, 1991 vs. Middle Tennessee (L, 23-21)* 277 (Roscoe Echols 18-142 / Eddie Thompson 24-135) 9. Sept. 12, 1992 vs. Indiana State (W, 34-14)* 284 (Roscoe Echols 29-170 / “Meco” Malcome 21-114) 10. Oct. 29, 1992 vs. Southern Illinois (W, 41-39)* ## 471 (Eddie Thompson 28-309 / Dion Bryant 13-162) 11. Nov. 21, 1992 vs. Murray State (W, 47-15) 254 (Eddie Thompson 16-131 / Roscoe Echols 12-123) 12. Sept. 8, 1994 vs. Murray State (W, 39-13) 265 (Antwan Floyd 20-142 / J.J. Jewell 18-123) David Wolke (left) and Tyrell Hayden were the latest Hilltoppers to both rush for more than 100 yards in the same game.

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The 2009 season will be WKU’s 42nd in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, and the second since the facility underwent a massive renovation. The renovation of Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium began in April 2006 and featured the construction of a new west side of the stadium while also including a significant renovation of the stadium’s existing east side. The stadium’s capacity now stands at 22,113. The first phase of the renovation to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium involved improving the existing east side structure. Construction began on the West grandstand prior to the start of the 2007 season. The new side of the stadium contains approximately 5,000 seats, including an 832-seat club level, along with new concession stands and restrooms. The building also houses new football offices and a new weight room (10,000 square feet), training room (8,500 square feet), locker room (10,000 square feet) and equipment area. A new berm has been built behind the North end zone, giving Topper fans an opportunity to enjoy the game from a different view. A new 48’x70’ scoreboard, installed behind the berm, includes an 18’x31’ video board. Other improvements to the existing structure include locker rooms and offices for women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s track along with the addition of a new academic advising center that includes office space for advisors, tutoring rooms, a large study hall room and a computer laboratory. The Hilltoppers have put together a .500 or better record in 29 campaigns since the stadium opened in 1968. Overall Home Points 10,000+ Season Record Record WKU-Opp Attendance Average Crowds Top Crowd (Opponent/Results) 1968 7-2-1 3-1-1 141-32 55,119 11,024 2 20,428 (Eastern Kentucky / L, 7-16) 1969 6-3-1 3-1-1 139-39 52,219 10,444 2 18,516 (Tennessee Tech / W, 42-0) 1970 8-1-1 4-1 119-39 64,754 12,951 4 19,250 (Eastern Michigan / W, 45-6) 1971 8-2 5-0 142-42 85,333 17,067 5 19,926 (Tennessee Tech / W, 15-7) 1972 7-3 3-2 96-41 73,500 14,700 5 20,000 (Middle Tennessee / L, 17-21) 1973 12-1 6-0 207-57 91,050 15,175 6 19,250 (Morehead State / W, 34-7) 19,250 (Murray State / W, 32-27) 1974 7-3 5-0 185-56 78,800 15,760 5 20,000 (Dayton / W, 32-15) 1975 11-2 5-0 94-31 74,100 14,820 4 20,100 (Morehead State / W, 14-10) 1976 4-5-1 3-1-1 86-59 79,250 15,850 5 20,000 (Middle Tennessee / W, 38-7) 1977 1-8-1 1-3-1 89-112 71,950 14,390 5 19,750 (Morehead State / T, 20-20) 1978 8-2 3-2 124-97 82,900 16,580 5 19,500 (Middle Tennessee / W, 54-0) 1979 5-5 2-3 124-119 77,100 15,420 5 19,800 (Morehead State / L, 0-3) 1980 9-1 5-0 145-74 80,800 16,160 5 20,100 (Middle Tennessee / W, 30-15) 1981 6-5 2-3 96-119 60,000 12,000 4 17,000 (Morehead State / W, 19-15) 1982 5-5 3-2 108-98 56,500 11,300 2 18,000 (Eastern Kentucky / L, 21-35) 1983 2-8-1 2-3 79-75 45,900 9,180 2 14,500 (Morehead State / W, 38-7) 1984 2-9 1-4 101-132 58,500 11,700 3 16,500 (Middle Tennessee / L, 24-45) 1985 4-7 3-2 120-103 47,600 9,520 2 17,600 (Tennessee State / W, 22-17) 1986 4-6-1 3-3 157-123 46,300 7,717 2 13,000 (Georgia Southern / L, 32-49) 1987 7-4 4-1 124-90 63,250 12,650 3 19,250 (Murray State / W, 21-17) 1988 9-4 5-0 150-62 56,400 11,280 3 18,200 (Chattanooga / W, 31-29) 1989 6-5 4-1 190-73 49,900 9,980 2 18,000 (Tennessee Tech / W, 61-14) 1990 2-8 1-4 93-112 54,700 10,940 3 18,000 (Eastern Kentucky / L, 12-35) 1991 3-8 3-3 155-158 46,802 7,800 2 12,222 (Murray State / W, 14-0) 1992 4-6 3-1 132-110 39,884 9,971 2 14,101 (Eastern Kentucky / L, 7-21) 1993 8-3 5-0 125-57 28,390 5,678 0 8,800 (Jacksonville State / W, 12-7) 1994 5-6 2-4 98-149 55,500 9,250 3 12,300 (Eastern Kentucky / W, 24-21) 1995 2-8 2-2 72-95 38,700 9,675 2 13,200 (Murray State / L, 14-35) 1996 7-4 4-1 172-87 48,300 9,660 1 17,600 (Eastern Kentucky / W, 14-7) 1997 10-2 6-0 240-119 61,600 10,266 2 15,400 (Murray State / W, 52-50 [3ot]) 1998 7-4 4-1 276-149 52,900 7,557 0 14,200 (Eastern Kentucky / L, 16-27) 1999 6-5 3-2 124-81 45,050 9,010 1 13,100 (Tennessee State / L, 21-28) 2000 11-2 7-1 219-49 61,100 7,638 3 12,200 (Tennessee Tech / W, 17-14) 2001 8-4 5-1 175-44 58,300 9,717 3 14,000 (McNeese State / W, 21-0) 2002 12-3 6-1 210-55 51,700 7,386 2 11,200 (Indiana State / W, 24-7) 2003 9-4 6-1 256-53 70,871 10,124 3 18,317 (Eastern Kentucky / W, 36-3) 2004 9-3 5-0 202-52 43,843 8,769 2 11,619 (Youngstown State / W, 44-19) 2005 6-5 3-2 163-106 63,992 12,798 4 18,944 (Eastern Kentucky / W, 23-21) 2006 7-4 4-2 161-120 54,306 9,051 2 12,424 (Indiana State / W, 41-3) 2007 7-5 4-1 232-53 82,429 16,486 5 18,898 (Eastern Kentucky / W, 26-6) 2008 2-10 1-4 127-129 83,483 16,697 5 22,297 (Murray State / W, 50-9) 41 Years 263-185-7 149-64-4 6048-3451 2,493,075 11,489 126 22,297 (Murray State / W, 50-9)

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SMITH STADIUM’S LARGEST CROWDS SMITH STADIUM Since Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium opened in 1968, nearly 2.5 million fans have SERIES RECORDS watched the Hilltoppers, where WKU has a 149-64-4 record (.696). The stadium topped the 1,000,000-mark in attendance in its 14th season (vs. Tennessee Tech on Oct. 17, 1981, when 11,500 Akron...... 1-3-1 fans pushed the all-time attendance to 1,001,375), and crossed the 2,000,000-mark in 2001 after 9,500 UAB ...... 2-0 fans witnessed the first Gateway Football Conference game in the facility’s history — a 23-7 victory Appalachian State ...... 0-3 over Missouri State on Sept. 22. The biggest crowds at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium are: Austin Peay ...... 14-0 Ball State ...... 0-1 1968-89 (capacity — 19,250) Boston University ...... 1-0 Attendance Opponent Date Result Butler ...... 3-0 1. 20,428 Eastern Kentucky 10/26/68 L, 7-16 Central Florida ...... 1-1 2. 20,100 Morehead State 11/1/75 W, 14-10 20,100 Middle Tennessee 11/8/80 W, 30-15 Chattanooga ...... 2-4 4. 20,000 Middle Tennessee 11/4/72 L, 17-21 Concord (W.Va.)...... 1-0 20,000 Dayton 11/12/74 W, 32-15 Cumberland (Tenn.) ...... 1-0 20,000 Middle Tennessee 11/13/76 W, 38-7 C.W. Post ...... 1-0 7. 19,926 Tennessee Tech 10/16/71 W, 15-7 Dayton ...... 1-0 8. 19,800 Morehead State 10/27/79 L, 0-3 Delaware ...... 0-1 9. 19,750 Morehead State 10/29/77 T, 20-20 Eastern Illinois ...... 4-4 10. 19,700 Eastern Kentucky 10/25/80 W, 13-10 Eastern Kentucky ...... 16-5 11. 19,500 Middle Tennessee 11/4/78 W, 54-0 Eastern Michigan ...... 1-0 12. 19,250 Eastern Michigan 10/10/70 W, 45-6 East Tennessee...... 4-1 19,250 Morehead State 10/27/73 W, 34-7 Elon ...... 2-0 19,250 Murray State 11/17/73 W, 32-27 Evansville ...... 1-0 19,250 Murray State* 9/19/87 W, 21-17 Florida A&M ...... 1-0 * – first night game at Smith Stadium. Florida Atlantic ...... 0-1 Florida International ...... 1-0 1990-2007 (capacity — 17,500) Gardner-Webb ...... 1-1 1. 18,944 Eastern Kentucky 9/10/05 W, 23-21 Georgia Southern ...... 0-1 2. 18,898 Eastern Kentucky 9/15/07 W, 26-6 Illinois State ...... 5-1 3. 18,317 Eastern Kentucky 9/20/03 W, 36-3 Indiana State ...... 7-2-1 4. 18,000 Eastern Kentucky 9/29/90 L, 12-35 Jacksonville State...... 2-0 5. 17,600 Eastern Kentucky 9/27/96 W, 14-7 Kentucky State ...... 3-0 6. 16,972 Troy 11/10/07 L, 17-21 Kentucky Wesleyan ...... 1-0 7. 16,165 West Virginia Tech 9/8/07 W, 87-0 Lamar ...... 0-1 8. 15,824 North Carolina Central 10/27/07 W, 50-14 Lehigh...... 1-0 9. 15,282 Morehead State 11/17/07 W, 52-12 Liberty ...... 0-1 10. 14,500 Illinois State 9/15/90 W, 19-9 Livingston (Ala.) ...... 1-1 14,500 Youngstown State 10/6/90 L, 14-17 McNeese State...... 1-0 Middle Tennessee ...... 7-6 2008-present (capacity — 23,000) Missouri State ...... 4-1 1. 22,297 Murray State 9/20/08 W, 50-9 Morehead State ...... 10-1-1 2. 18,879 North Texas 11/1/08 L, 40-51 Murray State ...... 12-5 3. 16,319 Ball State 10/11/08 L, 7-24 New Haven ...... 2-0 4. 14,171 Florida Atlantic 10/18/08 L, 20-24 North Carolina A&T ...... 1-0 5. 11,817 Middle Tennessee 11/15/08 L, 10-21 North Carolina Central...... 1-0 North Texas...... 0-1 Northern Iowa ...... 1-3 Northern Michigan ...... 1-0 Portland State ...... 0-1 Southeast Missouri ...... 1-0 Southeastern Louisiana ...... 0-1 Southern Illinois ...... 5-3 South Florida ...... 1-1 Tennessee-Martin ...... 2-0 Tennessee State ...... 1-1 Tennessee Tech ...... 8-2 Troy ...... 0-3-1 Union (Ky.)...... 1-0 West Virginia Tech ...... 3-0 Western Carolina ...... 1-0 A record crowd of 22,297 attended the first game in the renovated Houchens Industries- Western Illinois ...... 3-1 Wittenberg ...... 1-0 L.T. Smith Stadium on Sept. 20, 2008. Youngstown State ...... 4-2

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A Lemore Baggett, ’33-34 Billy Booker (32), Franklin, ’58-61 David Bailey (11), Glasgow, ’83, ’86 Dan Boone, ’25-26 Andy Baird (57), Hendersonville, Tenn., ’92, ’94 Winton Boone (47), Corbin, ’59-61 Joe Baird, Mt. Carmel, Ill., ’63-65 M.M. Botto, ’24 Norval Baird, ’56-57 Hal Bowden (29), Gallatin, Tenn., ’99-00 Brock Baker (47, 30), Bolivar, Mo., ’98-01 Harry Bowling, ’39-41 Clarence “Stumpy” Baker (52), Portsmouth, Va., ’56-59 Joey Bowling, ’77 James Baker, ’35-37 Blake Boyd (6), Madisonville, ’06-08 Randolph Baker, ’29-30 Dustin Boyer (16), Mount Vernon, Ind., ’07-08 Dan Baldwin, ’28-29 Bob Bradford (25), Bellevue, ’56-59 Tommy Ballowe (23), Paducah, ’67-68 Maurice Bradley (42), Mansfield, Ohio, ’01-03 Buster Ashley Shawn Banks (45), Gallatin, Tenn., ’92 Mike Bradley (67), Louisville, ’83-84 Jim Barber (55), Portland, Tenn., ’69-71 Sam Bradshaw, ’29 Raphael Abell, ’41-42, ’46 Tony Barber (82), Bowling Green, ’86 Terry Brady (3), Ft. Myers, Fla., ’90-91 Mike Abts (49), Green Bay, Wis., ’97 Steve Bare (82), Owensboro, ’67-68 Lawrence Brame (83, 78), Hopkinsville, ’67-70 Bernie Adams (36), Lexington, ’97 John Bariola, ’61-62 Estill “Eck” Branham, ’34-36 Bryan Adams (38), Gallatin, Tenn., ’02 Dewey Barnes, ’21-23, ’25 Jerry Brantley, Morganfield, ’54-56 Eric Adams (59), Louisville, ’93-96 Greg Barnes (32), Prospect, ’80-81 Carl Brazley (23), Louisville, ’76-79 Lucian Adams, ’36-37 Kenny Barrett, Princeton, ’54-57 Evan Brewer (48, 47), Bowling Green, ’04-07 Steve Adams (39), Greenville, ’97-99 Sheroid Barrett (86, 79), Barnesville, Ga., ’72, ’74-75 Jerry Brewer (48), Paducah, ’55-58 Jeff Adkins (55), Somerville, Ohio, ’89 Doug Bartholomew (12), Lexington, ’76-77 John Brewer (68), Bowling Green, ’05 Caleb Alcineus (48), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., ’96-97 John “Woody” Barwick, Oak Ridge, Tenn., ’61-62 Crosby Bright, Louisville, ’63 Cedric Allen (8, 12), Comer, Ga., ’96-97 Gus Basham, ’20 John Brizendine (72), Owensboro, ’68-71 Lance Alm (83, 49), Orland Park, Ill., ’85, ’87 Anthony Bates (35, 32), Milan, Mich., ’01-02 Steve Brock (58, 75), Franklin, Tenn., ’92, ’95-96 Jeff Alsup (76), Goodlettsville, Tenn., ’76-79 Floyd Bates, ’23-24 Carroll Broderick (17), ’30-32 Don “Andy” Anderson (54), Knoxville, Tenn., ’57-59 Philip Bates (41), Nolensville, Tenn., ’05 Eric Bronson (68), Mentor, Ohio, ’92, ’95 Barry Anderson (76), Nashville, Tenn., ’83-86 J.C. Batsel, ’36-37 Chris Brooks (99), Jacksonville, Fla., ’90-92 Karl Anderson (75), Mayfield, ’72-75 Tom Battle, ’49 Derrius Brooks (82), Fortson, Ga., ’08 Kyle Anderson (96), Bloomington, Minn.,’07-08 Nelson Baud (49), ’30-32 Keith Brooks (22), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’00-01 Ricky Anderson (16), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., ’79 Darius Baughman (36), Danville, ’07 Bob Brown, ’29-31 Chris Andrews (77), London, ’91 Earl Beam, ’29-31 David Lee Brown, ’66 Shelley Anthony (58), Fairburn, Ga., ’08 Lewis Bean, ’47-49 Ike Brown, Owensboro, ’68 Vincel Anthony (35), Louisville, ’85-88 Dusty Bear (53), Osprey, Fla., ’04-07 John Brown (17, 58), Evansville, Ind., ’89-90 Ralph Antone (11), McMurray, Pa., ’79-82 Craig Beard (88, 51), Campbellsville, ’75-77 Robert Brown (61), Atlanta, Ga., ’87 Walt Apperson, ’51-54 Ryan Beard (15), Bowling Green, ’08 Tony Brown (11), Denison, Texas, ’88 Matt Arcadi (83), Bradenton, Fla., ’98 Jon Belcher (92), Somerset, ’07-08 Brian Browning (11), Brownsville, ’91 David Armstrong (10), Nashville, Tenn., ’85-88 Arthur Bell, ’14-15, ’20 Dave Browning (22), Dixie Heights, ’55, ’59-60 K.C. Armstrong (22, 19), Port Jefferson, N.Y., ’94-97 Jeff Bender (17), Tampa, Fla., ’81-82 David Browning (61), Elizabethtown, ’89-91 Dallas Arnold, ’41-42, ’46 Stephon Benford (48), Louisville, ’92-95 Jewell Browning ’47-49 Joe Arnold (33), Decatur, Ga., ’85-88 Kirby Bennett (83), Maysville, ’76, ’78-79 Mike Brumbelow (81), Lilburn, Ga., ’91 Kenneth Arnold, ’46-49 Marc Bennett (91), Nicholsville, Ky., ’91-92 Chris Brunemann (94), Covington, ’03-06 Paul Arnold, ’75 Sheldon Benoit (40), Toronto, Ontario, ’92-94 Gary Brunson, Evansville, ’59-61 Ray Arnold (88, 77), Florence, ’96-99 Tim Bereiter (77), Zion, Ill., ’77-80 Dion Bryant (32), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’91-93 Buster Ashley (71), Owensboro, ’01-04 Jeff Bergholtz, ’82 Richard Bryant (75), Cohutta, Ga., ’83 Rodney Astree (95), Chicago, Ill., ’86 Dudley Berthold, Louisville, ’60-61 Joe Bugel (65), Munhall, Pa., ’60-63 Jim Atkinson (32), Auburn, N.Y., ’75-76 Sonny Berthold, Louisville, ’53-55 Chris Bullard (49, 10), Cataula, Ga., ’07-08 Darryl Atwood (95), Austin, Texas, ’87 Buzzy Best, ’60-62 Barry Bumm (19), Owensboro, ’78-81 Tom Atwood (77), Princeton, ’64-67 Reggie Bethel (9), Louisville, ’96-97, ’99 Stuart Bundy (50), Toronto, Ontario, ’82-85 Jim Aurs, ’53-54 Dave Betz (89), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’76-77 Marcus Burnett (42, 52), Houston, Texas, ’85-86 Wilfred Ausley (69), ’31-33 George Bibich, ’36-38 Webbie Burnett (98), Pensacola, Fla., ’89 K.J. Austin-Bruce (33), Louisville, ’07 Milton Biggins (84, 86), Chicago, Ill., ’89-91 Marcus Burns (43), Dayton, Ohio, ’90-92 Steve Biggs (72), Newburgh, Ind., ’82-83 Ron Burroughs (24), Owensboro, ’85, ’87-88 B Robin Billups (20), Athens, Ga., ’84 Jim Burt (30), Ft. Thomas, ’61-64 Bob Bilyeu, ’50-53 John Burt (40), Ft. Thomas, ’62-65 Corey Binford (37), Louisville, ’92-95 Wayne Bush (27), Scottsville, ’85-88 Jack Binkley, ’51-52 John Bushong (78), Tompkinsville, ’71-74 Tom Bird, ’65-66 Paul Bushong (31, 42), Tompkinsville, ’72-73 Carl Birts (23), Okeechobee, Fla., ’00-03 Chris Butler (53), Huntsville, Ala., ’89-92 Brian Bixler (61), Delaware, Ohio, ’93-95 Everett Butler (35), ’31-33 K.J. Black (7), Louisville, ’07 Tom Byrd, ’36-38 Glenn Blackburn, (85) Greenville, ’62 Tyrone Byrd (38), Toledo, Ohio, ’83 Mark Blackburn (87, 64), Cobb, ’78-80 Bay Byrne, ’26 Owen Blanton, ’49-51 Brian Bixler Rick Boeckmann (14), Louisville, ’92-94 William Bogdon, ’50 Gary Babb (62), Auburn, ’84 Roy Bondurant (67), Frankfort, ’64-67 Pedro Bacon (23), Paducah, ’86-88 Marell Booker (41, 20), Louisville, ’07-08 Rod Bagby (50), Covington, ’55-58 Pete Booker (34), ’31-33

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C Brian Claybourn (8), Evansville, Ind., ’01-04 D James Claypool, ’34 Craig Clayton (57), Princeton, ’69-70, ’72 Earl Clayton (86), Apopka, Fla., ’03-04 Fred Clayton, ’46-49 Cory Clemons (86), Valdosta, Ga., ’04-05 Mike Clemens (89), Owensboro, ’83 Jared Clendenin (53), Stone Mountain, Ga., ’08 Dan Cline (95), Centerville, Ohio, ’05-08 Brad Cloud (30), Danville, ’05-08 Robert Coates (13), Birmingham, Ala., ’86-89 David Carter ’73-76 Sherrod Coates (11), Boynton Beach, Fla., ’99-02 Darryl Drake Roy Cobb, ’32-34 Bart Cahoon, ’25-26 Michael Coffey, ’24-25 David Daido (56), McLean, Va., ’83-85 Marcus Caldwell (50), Campbellsville, ’99-01 Allen Coker (45), Gallatin, ’70-72 Jim Dailey, New Albany, Ind., ’59-62 Chris Caldwell (73), Columbia, ’96 Whaylon Coleman (11), Owensboro, ’93 Erik Dandy (18), Mansfield, Ohio, ’00-03 Elmer Caldwell (44), Hickman, ’78-81 Ron Colter (26), New York, N.Y., ’78-79 Bryan Daniel (5), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., ’95-98 Robert Cales, ’41 Tim Comstock (20, 36), Louisville, ’91, ’93-95 Malcolm Darden (83), Shelbyville, Tenn., ’86-87 Trent Calhoun (47), Stanford, ’08 Mike Connelly (32, 35), Owensboro, ’68-70 Robert Dark (95), Burlington, N.C., ’07-08 Andrew Campbell (64), Indianapolis, Ind., ’05-07 George Conners, ’28 David Davidson, Louisville, ’49-50 Joe Bill Campbell (10), Bowling Green, ’63-64 Vito Contento (mgr.), Hazard, ’95-98 Brad Davis (54), Eaton, Ohio, ’97-00 Scott Campbell (15), Gulf Breeze, Fla., ’88-90 Gary Cook (68), Waterloo, Iowa, ’88-89 Charles Davis, ’54 Ty Campbell (42), Milton, W.Va., ’81-84 Joe Cook, ’34-37 Danny Davis (98), Ft. Knox, ’91-94 Steve Cannon (10), Sarasota, Fla., ’97 Anthony Cooper (95), Miami, Fla., ’90 Doug Davis (14), Vincennes, Ind., ’73-76 Brian Canoy (69), Chicago, Ill., ’90-91 Calvin Cooper, ’46 Herb Davis (24), Louisville, ’89-91 Clarence Caple, ’34-37 H.T. Cooper, ’36-37 H.L. Davis, Jr. (39), ’32-33 Denny Caple (86), Ludlow, ’84, ’86-87 Quinterrance Cooper (86), St. Augustine, Fla., ’07-08 Jay Davis (80), Henderson, ’68-71 Edward Capps, ’42 Mike Copeland (78), Evansville, Ind., ’92-94 Marvin Davis (22), Madisonville, ’77-79 Mike Carberry (18), Oaklawn, Ill., ’86-88 Marvin Cottrell (26, 58), Harlan, ’80-83 Todd Davis (42), Harrodsburg, ’87-90 Larry Carney, ’73 Pat Counts (12), Wachula, Fla., ’63-64 Willard Day, ’34-35 Freeman Carothers, ’35-38 Henry Cowan, ’47-50 Jami DeBerry (29), Franklin, ’03-04 Chip Carpenter (65), Bowling Green, ’73-77 Chris Cox, ’34 Jerome DeCarlo (34), Columbus, Ohio, ’92-94 Chris Carpenter (56), Huntsville, Ala., ’95-98 Cliff Cox, ’33-34 Chuck DeLacey (60), Owensboro, ’76-79 Dante Carpenter (18), Russell Springs, ’81-84 Jack Crangle, Akron, Ohio, ’65-66 Rick Denstorff (64), Rockport, Ind., ’82-85 Kamos Carpenter, ’49 Jim Creighton (87), Belvidere, Ill., ’97 Mark DeRuzzo (27), New Orleans, La., ’80-82 Steve Carrico (30), Springfield, ’74-76 Romeo Crennel (76), Lynchburg, Va., ’66-69 Larry Deweese (80), Franklin, ’72-75 David Carter, Louisville, ’64-66 Kevin Crisp (34), Shepherdsville, ’97-98, ’00 Nick Diachenko, ’46-48 David Carter (56, 57), Vincennes, Ind., ’73-76 Tommy Crockett (85), Pineville, ’00-03 Rocco DiBenedetto (16), Homestead, Fla., ’00-01 Johnathan Carter (35), Murfreesboro, Tenn., ’03-06 W.D. Croft, ’21-23 Ross Dickens (90), Pelham, Ala., ’04-06 Johnny Carter (63), Youngstown, Ohio, ’84-87 Arthur Croley, ’34-36 Teco Dickerson (26), Russellville, ’02 Kent Carter (77), Corbin, ’88-90 Dave Cross (51), Newburgh, Ind., ’78 Justin Diel (17), Gallatin, Tenn., ’84 Rod Carter (27), Cartersville, Ga., ’92 Richard Crouch (87), Campbellsville, ’39-41 Charles Dillard (21), Woodbury, Tenn., ’78-79 Carman Cartwright, ’23 Johnny Crowdus ’27-28 Dan Dinsmore (91), Hamilton, Ohio, ’04 Kelby Cassity (51), Versailles, ’03 Ed Crum (62), Louisville, ’62-64 Buddy Dixon, ’53 Ross Cassity (39), Versailles, ’04-07 Joe Cullen, ’41, ’46 Joe Dockweiler (92), Chicago Hts., Ill., ’89-90 Rick Caswell (16, 23), Elizabethtown, ’73-75 Lou Cullen, ’41-42 Joe Dolchan (56), Dexter, ’03-06 Steve Catlett (65), Sebree, ’79-80 Carson Culler (22), Garrett, Ind., ’61-63 Elvis Donaldson (29), ’32-34 Getty Cavitt (31), Owensboro, ’01-04 Fred Culley, ’52-53 Brad Donley (96), Hawthorne, Fla., ’99 Dennis Cecil (51), Evansville, Ind., ’84, ’86 Rupert Cummings, ’28-30 Steve Donisi (6), Dayton, Ohio, ’89-91 Zohn Centimole (67), Bowling Green, ’96-98 George Cunningham, ’41 Troy Dowdy (25), Paducah, ’88-89 Jeff Cesarone (8), Geneva, Ill., ’84-87 Joe Cunningham, Sturgis, ’54-57 Howard “Tip” Downing (69), Butler, Pa., ’39-41 Harold Chambers (71), Danville, ’62-63 Thomas Curley, ’59-60 Ronnie Downard (61), Newport, ’57-60 Tullas Chambers, ’26 Mike Curnutte (15), Greensburg, ’80 John Doyle (31), Cave City, ’70-71 Jim Chambliss, Sturgis, ’53-56 Bill Curry, Verailles (45), ’56-58 Darryl Drake (16), Louisville, ’75, ’77-78 Hollis Champion, ’22-25 Robert Drennon (28), ’31-33 Jeremy Chandler (20), Indianapolis, Ind., ’00-03 Joe Druga, Louisville, ’61 Don Chapman, ’50-52 Jon Drummond (45), Miami, Fla., ’99-02 Virgil Chapman, ’30 Alex Dukes (7, 2), Lakeland, Fla., ’02-03 Wilson Chapman (23, 17), Owensboro, ’69-72 Vernon Dulaney (77), Ashland, ’38-40 Erin Chappell (13, 8), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’95 Leon Dunagan, Louisville, ’54-56 Ricky Chatman, ’79 Wayne Duncan, Erlanger, ’54-56 Austin Chestnut (78), Lakeland, Fla., ’07-08 D.Y. Dunn, ’14-16 William Church, ’75 William Dunn, ’47-49 Bob Clark, Portsmouth, Va., ’55-56 Wickie Durham, ’25 Carlton Clark, ’37-38 Steve Durosier (95), Miami Beach, Fla., ’99 Chris Clark (38), Lexington, ’97 Dennis Durso (67), Bellevue, ’69-71 Sam Clark (43), Tompkinsville, ’61-64 Ben Duvall (50), Owensboro, ’08 Terald Clark (59), Houston, Texas, ’07-08 Leslie Dyehouse, ’46

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Ford, ’15 Emmett Goranflo (36), ’32-34 Odell Ford (97), Texas City, Texas, ’95-98 Jake Goranflo, ’34-38 Tim Ford (80), Valley Station, ’79-81 Raji Gordon (45), Atlanta, Ga., ’89-90 Derek Forster (78), Munfordville, ’99-02 Reggie Gordon (22), Nashville, Tenn., ’91-92 Russell Foster (32), Orlando, Fla., ’87-89 Mike Gothard (38), Marietta, Ga., ’08 Danny Fowlkes, ’47 Johnny Graham (15), Frankfort, ’66-67 Donnie Evans Tom Fox (76), Parma, Ohio, ’79-82 Wenquel Graves (87), Bardstown, ’07-08 Andrew Francis (34), Louisville, ’69-72 Bryan Gray (58), Louisville, ’79-80 Guy Earle (68), Independence, Kan., ’90 Chris Franklin (28, 24), Louisville, ’07-08 Mike Gray (24), Clarksville, Tenn., ’76-77 Joe Easterling (79), London, Ohio, ’76 Eligah Frazier, ’23-25 Paul Gray (51), Gilbertsville, ’80-83 Derrick Eason (34), Decatur, Ga., ’91 Jon Frazier (37, 21), Central City, ’99-02 Albert Green, ’47-50 Tony Eatherly (78), Bowling Green, ’80-82 Craig Freeman (30), Oak Ridge, Tenn., ’77-80 Anthony Green (83), Dallas, Texas, ’88-89 Roscoe Echols (21), Bowling Green, ’90-92 Howard Freeney (47, 8), High Springs, Fla., ’88-89 Jesse Green (44), Hopkinsville, ’68 Matt Edmondson (mgr.), ’03-04 Kenny Frick (64), Fern Creek, ’63-65 Morris Green (48), Ft. Myers, Fla., ’90 Calvin Edwards (45), Williston, Fla., ’84, ’86-88 Joe Friedl, ’31-32 Rick Green (32), Louisville, ’72-75 James Edwards (7), Jacksonville, Fla., ’84-87 Tom Fry (38), Covington, ’55-58 Shane Green (51), Bowling Green, ’04 Ralph Edwards, Shawmut, Ala., ’65 William “Jelly” Green (24), Louisville, ’67-70 Brandon Egan (11), Mt. Washington, ’95-98 G Myron Greenfield (86), Owensboro, ’75-76 Mike Egan (10), Louisville, ’65-68 Tom Greenaway (35), Magnolia, N.J., ’71 Derrick Elder (72), Louisville, ’07-08 Ron Greenwell (62), Louisville, ’65-66 Robert Elmer, ’49-51 Andre Greer (42), Paducah, ’74 Charles Ellis, ’34-36 Scott Greschel (20), Fairdale, ’04-05 Leslie Ellis, ’26-28 Richard Grice (59), Clarksville, Tenn., ’89-92 Thomas Ellis, ’26-29 Arnold Grier (88), Athens, Ga., ’84-85 Leroy Elrod, ’29-31 Charles Griffin, ’34-36 Turner Elrod, ’27-30 Frank Griffin (92), Ashland, ’38-39 Danny Embree (41), Buffalo, ’80-81, ’83 Kenny Griffin, Paducah, ’55-58 John Embree (44), Buffalo, ’70-73 Terrell Griffin (49), Perry, Fla., ’89-90 Gene England (75), Glasgow, ’69 Butch Gilbert Jeff Griffith (66), Richmond, ’86-89 Carl Estelle (55, 32), Louisville, ’76-79 Jim Griffiths (36), Glen Burnie, Md., ’80-82 Rashad Etheridge (9), St. Petersburg, Fla., ’06-07 Chris Gable (9), Brandenburg, ’91 Randy Grimes (25), Paducah, ’81-83 Donnie Evans (50), Franklin, ’79-81 Ralph Gadd, ’40-42 Dwight Grooms (22), Dayton, Ohio, ’73-75 Avery Ewan, ’38 Jake Gaebler (11), Mundelein, Ill., ’06-08 Maurice Grooms (69), Lebanon, Tenn., ’92-93 Greg Gallas (55), West Jefferson, Ohio, ’77, ’79-81 Joe Guinane (63), San Jose, Calif., ’00 F DeWayne Gallishaw (31, 25, 9), Lakeland, Fla., ’98-01 Arthur Gullette, ’28-29 David Galloway, ’25 Jade Gummer (4), Cross Lane, W.Va., ’95-98 Freddie Ganter, ’34 Jim Gunnell, ’52-54 Kareem Garibaldi (28, 2), Tampa, Fla., ’03-04, ’06 Ricky Gwinn (88), Nashville, Tenn., ’78-80 Buford Garner, ’33-35 Tony Garner (93), Radcliff, ’90-91 H Jim Garrett (22), Virginia Beach, Va., ’65-68 Randy Garrett, ’87 Garland Garrison, ’34 Pat Gates (61), Hopkinsville, ’76-78 Bob Gebhart (72), Louisville, ’62-63 Tim Ford Ronald Geen, ’68 Jonathan Geilear (31), Versailles, ’90 Ray Farmer (25), Louisville, ’77-80 Robert Gerard, ’54 Mark Fatkin (80, 60), Radcliff, ’82-85 Richard Gervais (95, 74), North Lauderdale, Fla., ’00-02 Neil Fatkin (31), Radcliff, ’84-87 Billy Gianinni (67), Princeton, ’38 Jimmy Feix, Henderson, ’49-52 Luther Gibbs (96), Bowling Green, ’84 Yogi Hardin Alan Fern (61), Honolulu, Hawaii, ’97-98 Scott Gibson (40), Oxford, Ohio, ’72 Kevin Ferry (25), Hammond, Ind., ’90-91 Lawrence “Butch” Gilbert, ’48-51 Walter Haberlock (26, 36), Princeton, ’82-84 Gary Fessel (41), Depauw, Ind., ’03 Mike Gilbert (46), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., ’88 Trae Hackett (41), Louisville, ’95-98 Sam Fields (66), Odessa, Texas, ’74-75 Rodney Gilbert (93), Nashville, Tenn., ’92 Justin Haddix (16), Jackson, ’03-06 Paul Finneseth, Ft. Thomas, ’61-62 Joe Gili, ’36-38 Nute Haire (34), Elizabethtown, ’75, ’77 Fred Fish, Norfolk, Va., ’57 John Gill, ’50 Jim Hale, ’51 Ronnie Fishback (14), Shelbyville, Tenn., ’80-83 Prentice Glasgow, ’24-25 Wayne Hale (41, 35), Cynthiana, ’78-79 Barney Fisher, ’40 Harry “Pap” Glenn, ’23-25 Adam Hall (85), Springfield, Ohio, ’90-93 Frank Fitchko, ’33 Gene Glod, ’47-50 Carroll Hall, ’42a Brandon Fitzgerald (1, 49), LaCenter, ’05-06 Andrew Glover (27), Louisville, ’00, ’02-03 Ernie Hall (42), Bowling Green, ’63-64 Jeff Fletcher (35), Fairdale, ’81 Eddie Godfrey (47), Lakeland, Fla., ’88-90 John Hall (18), Goodlettsville, Tenn., ’77-80 Jerry Flippin (82), Franklin, ’78-81 Gayle Goins (72), Bowling Green, ’72 Aaron Hamilton (50), Indianapolis, Ind., ’97-98

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Curtis Hamilton (48, 43), Paducah, ’99-02 Deion Holts (59), Bowling Green, ’04-05 Craddock Jaggers, ’33-34 Curtis Hamilton (15), West Paducah, ’04-07 John Holtzapfel (37, 17), Florence, ’97-98 Joe Jaggers, Princeton, ’61-62 Donnell Hamilton (49, 6), Indianapolis, Ind., ’98-99 Ronnie Holzknecht, ’50-53 Johnny Jaggers (31), Princeton, ’66-69 Mike Hamilton (77), Madisonville, ’81-83 Armand Honaker (66), ’31-32 Marty Jaggers (12), Cadiz, ’78-81 Orville Hamilton, ’29 Ron Hopkins (77), Goldsboro, N.C., ’85-86 Chris James (83), Fayetteville, Ga., ’04-07 Ralph Hammer (19), ’32 Ted Hornback, Sonora, ’29 Roy James (64), ’31-33 John Hancker, ’48-49 Clarence Horn, ’24-25 Steve Jecker (55), Louisville, ’72-73 Matt Hansen, ’33-34 Chet Horne (82, 65), Mound, Minn., ’77-78 Joseph Jefferson (29, 3, 2), Adairville, ’98-01 Andy Hape (51), Evansville, Ind., ’95-98 Charlie Houser (45), Bloomington, Ind., ’82-84 Lawrence Jefferson (44), Owensboro, ’74-75 Bill Hape (30, 51), Evansville, Ind., ’67-70 Daryl Houston (6, 9), Delray Beach, Fla., ’94-95 Wes Jeffries (77), Bowling Green, ’08 L.J. Harbison (54, 42), Edmonton, ’06-08 Terrance Houston (55), Nashville, Tenn., ’06-07 Danny Jenkins, ’83 Jim “Yogi” Hardin, Portsmouth, Va., ’55-58 William Howard (96), Scottsville, ’92-94 Philip Jenkins, ’34-36 Lonnie Hardin (78), LaGrange, ’75-78 Robb Howerton (65), Evansville, Ind., ’83 Cory Jessup (15), Calvert City, ’00 Joe Hardy, ’51-52 Ernest Howton, ’24-25 Jack Jewell (30), Owensboro, ’58-59 Brad Harrell, ’95 Euel Howton, ’25-26 J.J. Jewell (3), Bowling Green, ’93-94 Neil Harrell (97), Tampa, Fla., ’08 John Hreben (14), Rossford, Ohio, ’70-72 Audrey Johnson (45), Louisville, ’73 Darwin Harris (88), Louisville, ’87-89 Rick Huber (34), Louisville, ’68 Billy Johnson, ’32-33 Jerry Harris (62), Chattanooga, Tenn., ’69-70 James Hubert (94), Tell City, Ind., ’91, ’93 Billy Johnson (72), Louisville, ’98 Larry Harris (20), Paris, ’89-91 Chris Hidgins (53), Pegram, Tenn., ’97 Charlie Johnson (82), Louisville, ’73-75 Noel Harris (73), Chicago, ’85-86 Nathan Huggins (56), Elizabethtown, ’73-76 Don Johnson (73), Franklin, ’83 Ray Hartlage, ’42 Cody Hughes (70), Bradenton, Fla., ’06-08 Eddie Johnson, ’54-55 David Harvey-Bowen (25), Rochester, N.Y., ’98 Chuck Hughes (75), Hopkinsville, ’87-88 Jackie Johnson, Evansville, ’53-56 Dwayne Haun (87), Louisville, ’89-91 Jim Hughes (43), Louisville, ’58-61 Jacques Johnson (22), Memphis, Tenn., ’02, ’04 Jackie Haun (63), Knoxville, Tenn., ’72-73 John Allen Hughes, ’54 Jared Johnson (40), Franklin, Tenn., ’05-08 Walter Hawkins (75), Elizabethtown, ’62-64 Jerry Humble (35), Utica, ’65-68 Jason Johnson (6), Palmetto, Fla., ’00-01 Alfred Hayden (31), Eminence, ’76-77 Mike Humble (28), Utica, ’68 Jeremi Johnson (1), Louisville, ’02 Reggie Hayden (74), Nashville, Tenn., ’76-78 John Humphrey (88, 67), Owensboro, ’71-74 Joe Lee Johnson (26), Mayfield, ’88-91 Tyrell Hayden (26, 1), Lexington, ’06-08 Greg Hundley, ’75 Joey Johnson (88), Madison, Tenn., ’91-93 Harry Hayes (89), Louisville, ’88-89 Wilson Hunt, ’23-25 Josh Johnson (58), Franklin, Tenn., ’03-06 Mike Hayes (28), Chattanooga, Tenn., ’74-77 Harold Hunter (64), Daisytown, Pa., ’39-41 Keen Johnson, Mt. Sterling, ’59-61 Shannon Hayes (87, 13), McKenzie, Tenn., ’00-03 Ron Hunter (86), Princeton, ’79-82 Larry Johnson, ’62 Billy Haynes (22), Henderson, ’85-86 Lewis Johnson (47), Owensboro, ’57-60 James Haynes, ’46-47 I Mark Johnson (2), Houston, Texas, ’85-86 Jess Haynes, ’25 Melvin Johnson (23), Daytona Beach, Fla., ’89-92 Verron Haynes (18), Woodstock, Ga., ’97 Randall Johnson (94), Detroit, Mich., ’99-01 Billy Hearn (38), New Albany, Ind., ’86-87 Reginald Johnson (37, 20), Tampa, Fla., ’79-81, ’83 Walt Heath (75), Goodlettsville, Tenn., ’65-68 Stacey Johnson (37), Henderson, ’82-85 Jon Hedges (32), Murray, ’04-06 Vernard Johnson (30), Lexington, ’84-86 W.C. Helton (32), Owensboro, ’66-69 Ward Johnson (26), ’32 Ray Henderson (62), Eminence, ’72-75 Wendell Johnson (55), ’30-32 Joe Henley (83), Franklin, Tenn., ’95 Cedric Jones (3, 82), Clermont, Fla., ’84-86, ’88 Barry Henry (10), Bowling Green, ’75-77 Darryl Jones (71), Lexington, ’75-78 Walt Herod (85), Hendersonville, Tenn., ’73-76 Doug Jones (48), Covington, ’87-89 Dick Herron (27), Cocoa Beach, Fla., ’71-72 Jim Ivey Erik Jones (32), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’07-08 Larry Hester (40), Louisville, ’83-84 Jamar Jones (85), Arcadia, Fla., ’06-07 Bill Hewig (65), Evansville, Ind., ’02-04 Sylvester Ingram (48), Greensburg, ’82 James Jones (45), Louisville, ’74-77 Bryan Heyward (52), Dayton, Ohio, ’95-98 Jeff Isom (15), Jacksonville, Ala., ’87 Larry Jones, Knoxville, Tenn., ’57-58 Coy Hibbard, ’33-34 Jim Ivey (35), Owensboro, ’73-75 Lee Jones Robert Hicklin (16), ’31-33 Nate Jones (43), Madisonville, ’77-80 Brandon Hicks (33), Beech Grove, Ind., ’04, ’06 J Tristan Jones (33), Mt. Sterling, ’08 Alonzo Higgins (25), Greenwood, S.C., ’07-08 Walton Jones, Jr., ’46-49 Rick Higgins (94), Apopka, Fla, ’96 Xavier Jordan (91, 97), Atlanta, Ga., ’85, ’87-89 Gilbert Hile, ’47 Ja Shard Justice (27), Texas City, Texas, ’95-98 Cory Himsel (90, 63), Danville, Ind., ’97-99 Roy Hina, ’48-50 K Greg Hines (41, 64), Morgantown, ’75-77 Bob Hobby (25), Orlando, Fla., ’74-75 Bob Hodge (51), Wichita, Kan., ’88-89 Jim Hoerner, Miamisburg, Ohio, ’62 Mark Hoffard, Johnson City, Ill., ’55-58 Alan Hogan (65), Athens, Ga., ’64-67 Joseph Jefferson Fletcher Holeman (25), ’30-32 Jared Holland (88), Franklin, Tenn., ’04-07 Chris Jackson (8), Seale, Ala., ’05 Ellis Hollerman (51), Gallatin, Tenn., ’73-74, ’76 Clarence Jackson (43), Knoxville, Tenn., ’70-73 Bob Holman (67), Louisville, ’62-64 Clarence Jackson (86, 26), Louisville, ’98-99 Glenn Holt (84), Miami, Fla., ’87 Robert Jackson (18), Indianapolis, Ind., ’90-93 Buddy Keys Billy Joe Holt, Sturgis, ’55-57 Ron Jackson (90), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., ’88 Preston Holt (79), Nashville, Tenn., ’78-79 Jason Jacobs (84, 69), Indianapolis, Ind., ’97-00 Kevin Kast (73), Tell City, Ind., ’78-80

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Thomas, ’59-61 Tony Ketchan, ’77 Virgil Livers (24), Fairfield, ’71-74 Darvis McBride (46, 4), Fort Myers, Fla., ’06-08 Kelly Key (41), Nashville, Tenn., ’79-80 Leroy Littles (8), Jacksonville, Fla., ’97-00 Lyman McBride, ’25-27 Eagle “Buddy” Keys, ’42, ’46-47 Jerry Lloyd, ’48 James McChesney, ’50-51 Ual Killebrew, ’24-26 Tony Logan (17), Lexington, ’75-76 Keith McCleavy, ’74 Chuck Kimbell (9), Inglewood, Calif., ’85-86 Neil Logsdon (99), Canmer, ’85 Andrew McCloud (34), Harrodsburg, ’06-07 Chad Kincaid (55, 54), Louisville, ’01-03 Morris Longacre, Louisville, ’57, ’59-60 Aaron McClung (54, 58), Mayfield, ’95, ’97 Allen King (99), Sarasota, Fla., ’86-87 Sean Longstreth (26), Hillsboro, Ohio, ’94-97 Torpedo McClure, ’25 Ed King (60), Louisville, ’66-68 Erik Losey (54), Hixson, Tenn., ’04-05 Chris McConnell (67), Carthage, Tenn., ’05-07 Jim King (79), Bolingbrook, Ill., ’80-83 Walter Loving (37), Woodbridge, Va., ’86-87 Mike McCoy (21), Louisville, ’70-73 Preston King (68), Bowling Green, ’07-08 Brian Lowder (1, 28), Bowling Green, ’00-02 Darius McCrimon (33), Kissimmee, Fla., ’02-03 Billy Kinslow, Franklin, ’54 Matt Lowe (36), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., ’93 Shawn McCrimon (53), Kissimmee, Fla., ’02 Fred Kixmiller (27), Vincennes, ’74-75, ’77-78 Tom Lucky (55), Paris, ’83-85 Gene McFadden, ’50-53 Dave Klenz (50, 70), Celina, Ohio, ’68-70 Stan Luttrell (45), Knoxville, Tenn., ’93-94 William McFarland, ’24-25 Terry Kokinda (88, 76), Port Clinton, Ohio, ’68-71 Kerenski McGhee (26), Millbrook, Ala., ’01 Andrew Koon (79), Bowling Green, ’03 M Bob McGrath (30, 33), Louisville, ’68-71 Ty Koon (75), Lexington, ’90, ’92-94 Dan McGrath (25), Downers Grove, Ill., ’92-95 Chad Kraml (69), Hinsdale, Ill., ’87-88 Kavin McGrath, ’78 Mark Kunkel (57), Jasper, Ind., ’78 Pat McKenzie (47, 34), Owensboro, ’83-86 Henry Kuykendall (76), Owensboro, ’71-74 Jacob McLaurin (73), Indianapolis, Ind., ’07 Jammie Kyle (6), Woodridge, Ill., ’95-98 Andy McLeod (35), Elkhorn, Neb., ’93-96 Buddy McLeod, ’42 L Trey McMiller (81), Apopka, Fla., ’02 James McNamara, ’29 Pat McNeal, ’46-48 Marki McRae, ’94 Gene McFadden Lamont Meacham (28), Clairton, Pa., ’78-81 Bill “Yogi” Meadors, Corbin, ’57-59 Matt MacIntyre (80), Nashville, Tenn., ’89-92 Gary Mears (15), Chattanooga, Tenn., ’70-72 Stuart MacKenzie (76), Mississauga, Ont., ’92-95 James Melvin (54), North Miami, Fla., ’95-96 John MacLellan (61), Knoxville, Tenn., ’71-73 Garnet Mercer (44), ’32 Ralph Madison, Waynesboro, Va., ’54-55 Jim Meyer (76), Evansville, Ind., ’63-64 Biff Madon (50), Pineville, ’74-77 Joe Micatrotto (84, 88, 50), Louisville, ’93-96 Dale Lindsey John Magda (86), Okolona, ’37-39 Jason Michael (10), Louisa, ’99-02 Leo Magers, ’48-49, ’51 Cleburn Millard, ’30-31 John Lacey (28), Evansville, Ind., ’83-84 Warren Mahan, ’50, ’52 Braxton Miller (46), Stanford, ’08 Edward Lach, ’47 Dan Maher (4), Florence, ’85-88 Chris Miller (41, 5), Heidelberg, Germany,’00-03 Blake Ladson (14, 3), Hopkinsville, ’03-05 Jimmy Majors, ’29 David Miller (50), Corbin, ’57-59 Mark Lamberth (54), Cottontown, Tenn., ’89-92 Paul Majors (22), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., ’82-83 David Miller (89), Fort Campbell, ’07-08 Dan Lammers (42), Donelson, Tenn., ’67 Mayo Makinde (93), Columbus, Ohio, ’03 Earl Miller (98), Lakeland, Fla., ’99-01 Keith Lander (16), Evansville, Ind., ’96-98 Jairus “Meco” Malcome (2), Conley, Ga., ’91-94 Fred Miller (66), Louisville, ’61-63 Matt Lange (83), Louisville, ’03 David Maley (88), Millington, Tenn., ’71-74 Glendell Miller (44), Owensboro, ’82-85 Clifton Lanham, ’47 Elliott Mallard (72), Pinellas Park, Fla., ’80-82 Mike Miller (10), Frankfort, ’79-82 John Lanier, ’49-50 Pat Malone (40), Tell City, Ind., ’73-76 Sam Miller, ’23 Bill Lapadula, Lynnhurst, N.J., ’57-58 Walter Malone, ’36-37 Sharon Miller (11), Mt. Carmel, Ill., ’62-64 Steve Larimore (16, 14), Shepherdsville, ’75-77 Brian Maney (21), Elsmere, ’98-99 Mike Mills (12), Bradenton, Fla., ’96 Jerry LaSalvia (71, 82), Canonsburg, Pa., ’68-71 Pete Mangold (20), Toronto, Ontario, ’86-87 Ray Mills, ’42, ’46-47 Jim LaSalvia (54), Canonsburg, Pa., ’67-70 Pete Marcus (91), Uniontown, Pa., ’39-40 Marcus Minor (2), Indianapolis, Ind., ’07-08 Nick Latkovic (84), Gary, Ind., ’38-39 Tyrone Mareko (61), American Samoa, ’02-04 Orlando Misaalefua (31), Fort Campbell, ’06, ’08 Darrell Law (66), Lafayette, Tenn., ’69 Gerard Mark (40), LaPorte, Texas, ’87-88 Bobby Mitchell, Oak Ridge, Tenn., ’60-62 Buck Lawson, Bowling Green, ’56, ’58 Harry Markham (79), Sturgis, ’39 Clint Mitchell (23), Stockbridge, Ga., ’07 John Leathers (26), Chardon, Ohio, ’72-75 Mark Marsh (5), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’87-89 Dennis Mitchell (21), Indianapolis, Ind., ’03-06 JoJo Lee (84, 24), Daytona Beach, Fla., ’79-82 Paul Marshall (99), Detroit, Mich., ’99-00 James Mitchell, ’56 Ronnie Letcher (22), Richmond, ’06-08 Darnell Martin (44), Baltimore, Md., ’86-87 Mel Mitchell (4), Rockledge, Fla., ’99-01 Pat Levis (16), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’87-89 Dillard Martin, ’29-31 Kyle Moffatt (39), Indianapolis, Ind., ’00-01 Andre Lewis (13), Madison, Tenn., ’04-07 Jerome Martin (37), Tallahassee, Fla., ’88-89 Ty Mollenkopf (49), Bucyrus, Ohio, ’92-93 Dwight Lewis (72), Lexington, ’76-77 Peter Martinez (19), Nashville, Tenn., ’00-02 Thomas Montelli, ’46-48 Greg Lewis (74), Morganfield, ’72-73, ’75 Kenny Martray (77), Vanderbilt, Pa., ’94-97 Mike Montgomery (72), Pontotoc, Miss., ’93-94 Mickey Lewis (85), Glasgow, ’81-84 Bill Maskill (14, 12), Galesburg, Mich., ’69-70 Ray Montgomery, ’23-24

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Ben Mooney (55), Evansville, Ind., ’90-93 Willis Niman, ’33-35 Dewayne Penn (73), Brownsville, Pa., ’88 Tim Mooney (70), Evansville, Ind., ’83-84 Vernon Nixon (99), Wilmington, Del., ’87-89 Erick Peoples (33), Roseboro, N.C., ’83-84 Alfred Moore, ’30-31 Greg Nolan (12), Grayson, ’87 Leslie Perkins, ’38 Archer Moore, ’36-37 David Nollner (50), Hartsville, Tenn., ’70-73 Maurice Perkins (85), Indianapolis, Ind., ’04-05 Dickie Moore (45), Owensboro, ’65-68 Nat Northington (42), Louisville, ’69-70 Jerry Perry (86), Elizabethtown, ’63 Elliott Moore (28), San Diego, Calif., ’88 David Norwood (33), Louisville, ’80 Mark Perry, ’85 Frank Moore, ’21 Larry Nutter (35), Sheffield, Ind., ’56-59 Frank Pettet, Tompkinsville, ’57-58 Jeremy Moore (44), Indianapolis, Ind., ’07-08 Ray Nutter, ’50-53 Mike Phelps (21), Bowling Green, ’67-69 Lerron Moore (25), Columbus, Ohio, ’03-06 Jim Phifer, ’52-54 Morrell Moore (66), Somerset, ’79-80 O Carlis Phillips (22), South Bend, Ind., ’95-98 Moses Moore, ’91 Charlie Phillips (99), Kissimmee, Fla., ’03-05 Traye Moore (29), Lexington, ’97 Corlan Phillips (22), South Bend, Ind., ’99 Robert Morand (25), Bradenton, Fla., ’01-02 Jim Phillips, ’46 Bob Morehead (28), Louisville, ’71-73 Jim Pickens, ’47-48 Mike Moriarty, Canonsburg, Pa., ’53-56 Karl Phillips (44), Kissimmee, Fla., ’03-06 Charles Morris, Frankfort, ’66 Kyle Pierce (11), Hollywood, Fla., ’73 Jihad Morris (21), Newburgh, N.Y., ’07-08 Ralph “Curly” Pihman (66), Mayfield, ’38-40 Jerry Motley, Bowling Green, ’61 Donte Pimpleton (7), Louisville, ’98-01 Dee Muldrow (24, 2), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’96, ’98 Antwon Pinkston (17), Lexington, ’01-03 Davlen Mullen (20), Clairton, Pa., ’79-82 Chris Pino (16), Naples, Fla., ’90-93 Bill Muller (81, 27), Evansville, Ind., ’66-67, ’70 Alan Ogletree Leonard Pitchford, ’23-25 Brad Mulligan, ’95 Van Pitman (41), Mayfield, ’71-74 Alan Mullins (82), Independence, ’83-85 Arnie Oaken, ’52-54 Bill Ploumis, ’50-53 Bill Mumford, Troy, Ohio, ’61 Anthony Oakley (62), Houston, Texas, ’03 Jeff Poisel (14), Indianapolis, Ind., ’96-99 Doug Mumford (46), Troy, Ohio, ’57-60 Carlos Oakley, ’28-30 Hugh Poland (45), ’31-33 Elmer Murray (32), Russellville, Ala., ’62-65 Irele Oderinde (92), Georgetown, ’00-03 Barry Poole, Madisonville, ’60-61, ’63 Lee Murray, Russellville, Ala., ’61-62 Alan Ogletree (28), Atlanta, Ga., ’97-00 Brian Porter (23), Germantown, Md., ’04 Bill Murphree (70), Centerville, Tenn., ’74-76 Jim Old (19), Chesapeake, Va., ’66-67 Terry Posey (27), Henderson, ’68 Harold Murphy, ’46-49 James “Red” Oliver (72), Sturgis, ’38 Craig Potter (64), Indianapolis, Ind., ’70-71 Waddell Murphy (97), Lancaster, ’35-39 Robert Oliver, ’27, ’29 Derek Potter (12), Franklin, ’98 Tom Murrell (53), Mt. Lebanon, Ohio, ’62-64 L.A. O’Neal (1), Tallassee, Ala., ’03 James Potter (28), Nashville, Tenn., ’82 John Mutchler (83), Paducah, ’63 Greg Oost (62), Owensboro, ’78 Bobby Powell (20), Rockville, Md., ’72-73 Munir Muwwakkil (99), Clearwater, Fla., ’06-07 Robert Osborne, ’49-50 Jody Powell, Louisville, ’64-65 Cecil Myers, ’24-27 Tommy Owen (18), Lebanon, ’95-96 Latravis Powell (47), Columbus, Ga., ’94-97 Charles Myers, ’23-25 W.B. Owen, ’23 Gerald Poynter, Owensboro, ’57-60 Jack Poynter, Owensboro, ’58-61 N P Lloyd Pressley (71), Evansville, Ind., ’06-08 Eddie Preston (42), Nashville, ’76-79 Si Prewitt, ’33-35 Chris Price (62), Indianapolis, Ind., ’99-02 Mike Price, ’40 Robert Price, ’23 Willard Price, ’49-52 Walter Pudlow, ’40 Sean Pugh (74), Huber Heights, Ohio, ’03-06 Milt Pullen, Huntsville, Ala., ’63-65 Paul Pullen (60), Valley Station, ’64-65 David Nollner Jim Pickens Q Richy Nail (37, 44), Melbourne, Fla., ’90-91, ’93-94 Tommy Pace (54), Paducah, ’82 Michael Napier (21), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’95-97 Curt Paige (98), Rochester, N.Y., ’85-87 Stan Napper (80), Owensboro, ’61-64 Joe Panepinto (99), Gary, Ind., ’39 Lloyd Nash (23), Owensboro, ’59-60, ’62 Sam Panepinto (65), Gary, Ind., ’37-39 Jerry Nasssano, Newport, ’53-55 Ron Parry (64), Newport, ’68-69 Richard Nau, ’64 Keith Paskett (84), Nashville, Tenn., ’83-86 Artis Neal (40), Apopka, Fla., ’03-06 Jerry Passafiume, ’51-54 Kelvin Nedd (25, 6), Ft. Pierce, Fla., ’85-86 Mychal Patterson (74), Norcross, Ga., ’06 Homer Neisz, ’21-24 Tom Patterson, ’52-54 Keith Neloms (85), Jacksonville, Fla., ’90 Twyman Patterson, Louisville, ’54-57 Mark Nelson (87), Mercer, Pa., ’79-82 Dave Patton, Chattanooga, Tenn., ’52-55 Jessie Quinn John Newby (81), Clairton, Pa., ’80-82 Kinnus Paul (72, 90), Detroit, Mich., ’00, ’02-03 Guy Newcom, ’50-52 Francis Payne, Louisville, ’57-60 Carlos Quarles (85), Hopkinsville, ’95 Ollie Newell, Point Pleasant, W.Va., ’60-62 Shawn Peachers (7), Hopkinsville, ’92-93 Jessie Quinn (81), Bradenton, Fla., ’06-08 Charles Newton, Bowling Green, ’57 David Peak (33), Louisville, ’62-64 Mark Quisenberry (mgr.), Louisville, ’90-92 Charles Nichols (47, 12), Paris, ’92-93 Sam Pearson (20), South River, N.J., ’67-68, ’70 Thomas Quisenberry (30), Frankfort, ’92 Toby Nichols, ’69 Leo Peckenpaugh (10), Henderson, ’70-73 Sammy Nicholson, ’26-28 Willard Peebles, ’34-36 Eric Niemeyer (90), Noblesville, Ind., ’92-93 Bill Pegausch, Skokie, Ill., ’57-58, ’60

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R S John Earl Sims (46), ’32 Todd Sims (56), Louisville, ’80 Bobby Sippio (1, 3), Kissimmee, Fla., ’99-01 Brad Six (62), Englewood, Ohio, ’95-97 Mark Six (69), Englewood, Ohio, ’93-94 Barry Skaggs (45), Owensboro, ’78-80 Aundra Skiles (58), Louisville, ’70-73 Chuck Skillman (92), Humble, Texas, ’96-99 Harvey Sloniker (64), Hutchinson, Kan., ’89, ’91 Rod Smart (23), Lakeland, Fla., ’97-99 Andy Smith, ’95 Patrick Reynolds Jim Sprinkle Basil Smith, ’28 Bill Smith, ’50 Jack Rafferty (7), Dublin, Ohio, ’05 Jimmy Sacca, ’50 Bill Smith (11), Brownsville, Tenn., ’74-76 Brad Raines (60), Old Hickory, Tenn., ’92-94 George Sadler, ’40 Billy Smith, Louisville, ’64-65 Bobby Rainey (17), Griffin, Ga., ’08 Will Sadler, ’15 Bo Smith (5), Rockledge, Fla., ’04-07 Mitchell Randle (20), Louisville, ’95-98 Jimmy Salato (83), Seneca Falls, N.Y., ’39-41 Brad Smith (53), Walton, ’71-74 Eric Ravellette (73), Vincennes, Ind., ’99-02 Richard Sampson (66), Broomall, Pa., ’83 Brandon Smith (11), Stanford, ’03-05 Robert Ray (57), Nashville, Tenn., ’80-83 Doug Samuel, ’88 Brandon Smith (12), Danville, ’06 Jerome Reaves (88, 2), Arcadia, Fla., ’00, ’02 Robert Sanborn, ’71 Carlos Smith (86), Mansfield, Ohio, ’01-02 Lloyd Redmon, ’42 Elwood Sanders (90), Harrodsburg, ’38-40 Craig Smith (33), Bardestown, ’77-79 Max Reed, ’34-36 Rufus Sanders (76, 88), Indianapolis, Ind., ’01-02 Daron Smith (68), Graceville, Fla., ’86 Jenkins Reese (38), Indianapolis, Ind., ’05 Whitey Sanders, ’52-53 Darryl Smith (82, 19), Bowling Green, ’69-72 Celsor Register (56), ’32 Bob Sandidge, (20), Madisonville, ’73-74 David Smith (2), Dallas, Texas, ’87 Harry Reif (74), Ft. Thomas, ’63-65 Mark Santoro (19), Greer, S.C., ’08 Deonté Smith (7), Louisville, ’03-04 Allen Reitcheck (96), Goodland, Kan., ’86-88 John Sarakaitis (73), Lima, Ohio, ’68-69 Dewey Smith, ’48-51 Ted Revack, Pittsburgh, Pa., ’55-56 Davion Sarver (41), Brooks, ’91-93 Don Smith (36), Harrodsburg, ’87-90 Alton Reynolds, ’29 Marvin Satterly, ’50-53 Frank Smith (70), Crown Point, Ind., ’67-68 Delmar Reynolds, ’27-28 George Sauer, ’50-53 Perez Smith (3), Broxton, Ga., ’03 Patrick Reynolds (12), Bowling Green, ’00-02 Brad Savko (80), Louisville, ’08 Robert Smith (87), ’62-63 Tom Reynolds, ’25-26 Jimbo Schaffer (70), Louisville, ’95 Steve Smith (97), Hardinsburg, ’84 Markel Rice (10), Gallatin, Tenn., ’92-94 Cecil Schirtzinger, ’50-51 Tariq Smith (4), Memphis, Tenn., ’05-06 Will Rice (52), Vine Grove, ’81-82 Jim Schmidt (40), Jasper, Ind., ’68-69 Taurean Smith (41), Perry, Ga., ’08 Phil Rich (70), Bee Springs, ’77-80 Rick Schneider (74), Louisville, ’80, ’82-83 Tommy Smith (84, 71), Lebanon, ’80-83 James Richie (82), Louisville, ’99-00 Dale Schrenk, ’47-49 William Smith (86), Nashville, Tenn., ’77 Shane Ricketts (46), Evansville, Ind., ’98-99 Lonnie Schuster (71), Henderson, ’71-73 Josh Smyth (45), Hoover, Ala., ’05 Raymond Ridley, ’24 Richard Scibiorski, ’33-34 Arnold Snardon (33), Allensville, ’73, ’75-76 Mickey Riggs, Portsmouth, Va., ’56-57 Aaron Scott, Nashville, Tenn., ’04-05 Troy Snardon (40), Allensville, ’78-81 Butch Riley (80), Louisville, ’66-67 Mike Scott (78), Newton, Ill., ’84 Louis Snider, ’46-47, ’49 Cris Riviere (5), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., ’00-02 Walter “Bubba” Scott (64), LaGrange, Ga.,’92-93 Fred Snyder (74), Lima, Ohio, ’67 Rannen Roberson (84), Elkhart, Ind., ’03-05, ’07 Drane Scrivener (31), Louisville, ’94-95 Bill Solley, ’42 Arnold Robinson, ’49 Ralph Seibel (14), Greensburg, Ind., ’64-65 Todd Sorrell (64), Louisville, ’97-99 Frank Robinson (56), Flint, Mich., ’86-87 Rudolph “Rudy” Senitza (93), Gary, Ind., ’39-40 Jeremiah Sowards (70), Bowling Green, ’02 Gene Robinson, Ashland, ’53-54 Sam Sexton (19), Ferguson, ’03-06 Ben Sowders (48), Bowling Green, ’06-08 Otho Robinson, ’50 Tommy Shakir (1), Decatur, Ga., ’84-87 John Sowders, ’49-52 Jim Cotton Roby (24), ’32 William Shattles, ’30-31 Don Sowell (44), Houston, Texas, ’95-98 Charles Rodes Andrae Shaw (37), Lakeland, Fla., ’98 Brian Sowerby (5), Murray, ’90-92, ’94 James Roddy, ’34-36 Corey Shaw (90, 91), Louisville, ’00-02 Don Sparks, ’51-54 Earl “Butch” Rodenberger (44), Quakertown, Pa., ’65-66 Paul Sheehan (87), Agincourt, Ontario, ’76-77 Pete Sparks, ’41-42 Mike Rodgers (52), Louisville, ’66 Ronnie Sheffer (36), Henderson, ’58-59 Eugene Sparrow, ’40-41 Alfred Rogan (75), Gallatin, Tenn., ’76-79 Albert Shelby, ’42 Carroll Speer, Mayfield, ’53-56 Matt Rogers (49), Columbia, ’01-03 Harding Shelby, ’42 Neil Spence (19), Gallatin, Tenn., ’84-85 Casey Rooney (15), Sioux City, Iowa, ’02-03 Vincent Shelby (31), Dayton, Ohio, ’63-65 Claude Spillman (25), Louisville, ’70-73 Bill Rose (85, 25), Williamsburg, ’66-69 Ronnie Shepard (21), Rusk, Texas, ’88-89 Harold Spillman (40), Louisville, ’70-71 Tony Rose (17), Louisville, ’78-79 Millard Shirley, ’53-54 Ken Spillman (52), Milford, Ohio, ’92-94 Rod Roston (63, 93), Galion, Ohio, ’95-96 Rob Shirley (72), Whiteland, Ind., ’75 Jim Sprinkle (21, 26), Tell City, Ind., ’65-68 Scott Rouch (83, 68), Galveston, Ind., ’80-83 Rob Shirley (49), Bloomington, Ind., ’04 DeWayne Squires (17), Campbellsville, ’75 Mel Royston (44), Decatur, Ill., ’89 Tim Shobe (41), Bowling Green, ’88 Mark Stahl (11), Bowling Green, ’77 Tom Ruby, Orlando, Fla., ’65-66 Sam Short, ’50-51 Sohn Stancell (91), Riverdale, Ga., ’88-89 John Rudovich, ’48 James Shuck (38), ’32-33 E.B. Stansbury, ’27-29 Nelson Rue, ’50-51 Tanner Siewert (37), Robards, ’05-06, ’08 Siler Steele, ’40-42 Marion Rumph (10), Bradenton, Fla., ’04-07 Woody Simmons (77), Glasgow, ’63 Clay Stephens (28, 20), Somerset, ’05-07 Rich Rusnock (86), Highland Park, N.J., ’68-70 Ralph “Bubba” Simonton (87), Portland, Tenn., ’68-69 Justin Stephens (33, 31), Palmetto, Fla., ’95-96 Steve Rusnock (87), Highland Park, N.J., ’67-68 Clifton Simpson, ’26 Casey Stephenson, ’41 Ed Rutledge (74), Ironton, Ohio, ’39-40 DeLane Simpson, Portsmouth, Va., ’55-58 Elliott Stevens, ’36-38 Greg Ryan (52), Murray, ’04-06, ’08 Pat Simpson (67), Hopkinsville, ’79-82 Max Stevens, ’50-53 Robert “Bub” Simpson, ’49-52 Paul Stevens (67), ’32 Wes Simpson (66, 88), Lebanon, ’65-67 George “Flip” Stevenson (34), North Middletown, ’78

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Lowell Stewart, ’50-52 Pat Thomasson, ’78 Rick Van Slyke (77), Orlando, Fla., ’75-76 Josh Stinson (49), Bowling Green, ’08 Carey Thompson, ’49 Paul Vaughn, ’28-30 Joey Stockton (32), Radcliff, ’94-97 Charles Thompson (47, 9), Louisville, ’01-04 Antonio Veals (84, 4), Louisville, ’00-03 John Stoll, ’40-42 Eddie Thompson (8), Ft. Knox, ’91-93 Charlie Vettiner, ’28 Joe Stoprya, ’70 Terry Thompson (77), Hohenwald, Tenn., ’68-71 John Vickers, ’27-28 Victor Stram, ’15 Hoyte Threet, ’47-50 Melvin Vogel (64), Louisville, ’58-59 Bill Straub, Ft. Thomas, ’61-62 August Throgmorton, ’25-27 Mike Volkman (58), Evansville, Ind., ’00 Bill Strawn, Norfolk, Va., ’53-56 Ray Throgmorton, ’24-25 Jim Vorhees (33), Ft. Thomas, ’66-69 Mario Strayhorn (10), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’98 Zach Thuney (76), Dayton, Ohio, ’04-07 Mark Vrbas (44), Atwood, Kan., ’90 Hugh Sturgeon (73), Owensboro, ’63 Dean Tiebout (79), Maywood, Ill., ’86-88 David Suggs (31), Shelbyville, Tenn., ’79-82 Jim Tinius (26), New Albany, Ind., ’76 W James Suggs (4), Henderson, ’90-92 Andrew Tipton, ’34, ’36-37 Chris Sullivan (72), Louisville, ’05-06 Brad Todd (85), Sonora, ’77-78 Thomas Summers, ’48 Jeff Todd (88), Mesa, Ariz., ’83 Dan Sundberg (23), St. Matthews, ’63-65 Bennie Tomblinson, ’40 Wayne Sutkus (86), Folsom, Pa., ’65 Dennis Tomek (12), Princeton, ’72-74 Eric Swafford (57), Mayfield, ’90-92 Lawrence Toomey Harold Swaney, ’41 Tony Towns (66), Louisville, ’76-78 Will Sweeney (16), Franklin, Tenn., ’94 Ron Townsley (7), Paducah, ’93-96 Elliott Sydnor, ’49 Scott Travis (15), Glasgow, ’83-84 Billy Sykes (52), Clarksville, Tenn., ’68-71 Hoy Traylor Tom Triplett, ’36-38 Porter Williams T Montaze Trumbo (82), Louisville, ’04 Edward Tucker, ’38 Ewell Waddell (27), ’31-33 J.J. Turner Jack Waff, Portsmouth, Va., ’59-60 Tom Turner (84), Clarksville, Ind., ’69-72 Jim Wafzig (83), Louisville, ’73-75 Vance Turpin (19), Jonesboro, Ga., ’89 Don Waggoner (58), Elida, Ohio, ’69 Tom Tussey (78, 53), Catlettsburg, ’79-81 Josh Waiters (26), Bradenton, Fla., ’00 Vince Tweddell (13), Henderson, ’94 Chris Walker (91), Manchester, ’03, ’05-07 Richard Tyler, ’26 DeShun Walker (81), Lakeland, Fla., ’99-00 Robert Tyler (76), Paducah, ’89-91 Paul Walker (18), ’32-33 Scott Walker (55), Campbellsville, ’86-88 U Shepherd Walker, ’31 Dean Tiebout Chandler Wallace (64), Ft. Pierce, Fla., ’87-89 Kenny Wallace (84), Bowling Green, ’63 Willie Taggart (1), Palmetto, Fla., ’95-98 Robert Wallace, ’53 Leroy Talbert (87), Lexington, ’71-72 Kenny Waller (82), Jeffersonville, Ind., ’62-65 Danny Talley (81), Tell City, Ind., ’75 Frank Wallheiser, ’46-49 Joe Talley, ’47-50 Dewey Wallis, ’24 Seth Tamme (8), Danville, ’06 Delvechio Walls (3), Sarasota, Fla., ’95-98 Keith Tandy (84), Hopkinsville, ’73-76 Steve Walsh (70, 74), Voluntown, Conn., ’85-87 Bill Tate, ’50-53 Steve Walston (40), Mt. Vernon, N.Y., ’86-87 Ed Tarter, Louisville, ’57 Pete Walters (68), Shepherdsville, ’77-80 Bill Taylor (71), Owensboro, ’64-67 Bill Underhill Robert Walton (54), Chattanooga, Tenn., ’71-73 Charles Taylor (65), Indianapolis, Ind., ’58 Dan Ward, ’46 Dexter Taylor (13), Indianapolis, Ind., ’08 Bill Underhill (51), Louisville, ’59-60 Edwin Ward, ’24-25 Greg Taylor (35), Corbin, ’82-85 Tom Ward (30, 31), Huntington, W.Va., ’73-75 Hal Taylor, ’47, ’49 V Gordon Ware, ’51-52 Jim Taylor, Clarksville, Tenn., ’60-62 Riley Ware (1), Ft. Myers, Fla., ’88-89 Johnny Taylor (88), Glasgow, ’38-40 Bryson Warner (46), Florence, ’93-96 Larry Taylor (74), Williamsburg, ’79 Frank Warner, ’30 Paul Taylor, ’25-28 Ivory Warren (70), Raiford, Fla., ’91 August Teborek, ’33-34 Jim Warren, Mt. Carmel, Ind., ’65-66 Don Terrell, ’64 Joe Washington (77), Radcliff, ’00-03 Geno Terry (57), Covington, ’84 Herb Wassom (41), Spring City, Tenn., ’57-60 William Terry, ’25-28 Richard Wathen (89), Indianapolis, Ind., ’92-94 Jack Theuerkauf, Evansville, Ind., ’52, ’57-59 Larry Watkins (72), Louisville, ’66-67 Patrick Third (17), Chattanooga, Tenn., ’99 Ricky Watkins (55), Louisville, ’04 Antonio Thomas (37, 6), Louisville, ’02-05 Jim Vorhees Tom Watkins (87), Itta Bena, Miss., ’64-66 Brad Thomas (52), Louisville, ’88-90 Brad Watson (85), Russellville, ’69-72 Gerald Thomas, ’68 L.L. Valentine, ’24-25 Willie Watson, ’49-52 Hayes Thomas (32), Tampa, Fla., ’98-01 Johnny Vance (12, 15), Glasgow, ’66-69 Travis Watters (18), Louisville, ’05-08 Jamie Thomas (81), Clarksville, Tenn., ’95 Tom Vanest (34), Clarksville, Ind., ’67 Dan Watterson (65), Elizabethtown, ’86-88 Jim Thomas, ’34-36 Carroll Van Hooser, Marion, ’54-57 Jonathan Watts (3), Port Gibson, Miss., ’88-89 Jimmy Thomas (21), Ft. Campbell, ’74-77 David Van Hooser, ’56-57 Larmando Watts (9), Lima, Ohio, ’92-94 Mike Thomas (60), Henderson, ’63 Leslie Van Meter (37), ’33-34 Jim “Big Ich” Weaver, ’26-27 Ryan Thomas (75), Orchard Park, N.Y., ’00-01, ’03-04 Raymond Van Meter (89), Elizabethtown, ’38-40 Lloyd Weaver (51), Covington, ’57-59 Willie Thomas (29), Sopchoppy, Fla., ’89 Matt Vanover (98), Floyds Knobs, Ind., ’03 Ray Weaver, Covington, ’50, ’55-57

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Charles Webb, Athens, Ga., ’63-64 Y Jack Clore, ’66-67 Charles Webster (58), Louisville, ’91, ’94 Kelly Cohen, ’06-08 Denny Wedge (66), Point Pleasant, W.Va., ’56-59 Lester “Rip” Collins, Greensburg, ’80-84 Larry Weeks, ’25-26 Harold Corum, ’66 Rob Weinle (71), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’85-88 Dewayne Cothron, ’69-73 Guy Welch, ’15 William Creekmur, ’48 Randy Welch (23), Bardstown, ’83 Freeman Weldon, ’25 D Robert Wells, ’48 Brian Dietmer, ’07-08 Tony Wells (54), Louisville, ’78-81 Walter Wells, ’24-25 E Tony West (30), Granger, Ind., ’03 Walter York Gary Ebling, ’67-70 Bobby Westmoreland (54), Celina, Tenn., ’61-63 Lauren Edsten, ’04 Billy Whitaker (39), Nashville, Tenn., ’90 Frank Yacovino (81, 34), Levittown, Pa., ’71-74 Mary Clair Elson, ’07-08 B.J. White, ’23-26 Leo Yeksigian, ’33-34 David Erie, Louisville, ’79-82 Frank White, ’30 Walter York (34), Bowling Green, ’80-83 H.W. White, ’25 Bob Young (32), Covington, ’57-58 F Ray White (56), Corbin, ’77-79 Dale Young (77), Paducah, ’72-75 Jeff Feix, Bowling Green, ’78-81 Joel Whitney (60, 53), Shelbyville, Tenn., ’83-84 Marcus Young (79), Nashville, Tenn., ’97, ’99 Alan Fern, Honolulu, Hawaii, ’00 Wayne Whittenberg, ’31 William Fortune, Henderson, ’83-86 Alton Wicker, ’26-29 Z Jess Funk, ’31 Jerry Wilder, Owensboro, ’58-59 Duyn Furgason, Louisville, ’83-88 Carl Williams (52), Elizabethtown, ’72-75 Alvin Futrell, ’06 Cy Williams, ’26-28 Daniel Williams (96), Baxley, Ga., ’04-05 G Eric Williams (46), Dayton, Ohio, ’04 Danelle Gamble, ’03 Glenn Williams, ’35-37 Todd Gibson, ’75-77 Porter Williams (22), Nashville, Tenn., ’70-73 Larry Gilbert, ’70-74 Sidney Williams (17), Lexington, ’94-95 Melvin Gilbert, ’59 Stephen Willis (36, 28), Indianapolis, Ind., ’04-05, ’08 Mac Grace, ’68-70 Trent Willis (16), Memphis, Tenn., ’02 Albert Griffin, ’49 Arthur Wilson (97), Cincinnati, Ohio, ’99-02 Tom Zoretic Billy Griffin, ’51 David Wilson (54), Mayfield, ’87 Glenn Groble, ’72 Derrick Wilson (94), Beaumont, Texas, ’89-90 Roderick “Zip” Zanders (56, 81), Vienna, Ga., ’88-89 Justin Groenert, Evansville, Ind., ’00-03 R.L. Wilson, ’46 Al Zimmerman, ’41-42 Robert Wilson, ’40-42 Tom Zoretic (85), Merrittstown, Pa., ’38-40 H Steve Wilson (30), Louisville, ’69-72 Rick Zuttermeister, ’65 Jim Hall, Franklin, ’79 Vernon “Tank” Wilson, Evansville, ’52-55 Danny Hape, Wadesville, Ind., ’83-84 Arnold Winkenhofer, ’25-28 Note: List is in the process of being updated to include all Bruce Harrison, ’27 Melvin Wisham (57), St. Louis, Mo., ’97-00 information. We welcome added information on home- Rich Haydon, ’73 George Withers (64), Versailles, ’66-67 towns and numbers worn. Contact the WKU Office of Eugene Heflin, Louisville, ’93-94 Daniel Withrow (60), Bowling Green, ’00-03 Athletic Media Relations at (270) 745-4298 or via e-mail Tom Henry, ’77 Ben Wittman (91), Sarasota, Fla., ’96-99 ([email protected] or [email protected]) if Glenn Higdon, ’68 David Wolke (3), Mount Juliet, Tenn., ’07-08 you have details to be added. Thank you! Kenny Holland, Hendersonville, Tenn., ’77-81 Bemo Wonsowicz (98), Gary, Ind., ’39 Shane Holliday, ’06-08 Kevin Wood (76), Kingwood, Texas, ’97-98 Ken Honchell, ’62-65 Charles Woodruff (80), Princeton, ’76-77 WKU Student Manager Paul Hubbach, Nashville, Tenn., ’81 Andrew Woods, ’95 Letter Winners Jimmy Woods (15), Clarksville, Tenn., ’75-78 J Max Woods (71), Paducah, ’90-91 Ollie Jim Jackson, ’33-34 G.J. Wooldridge (27), Somerset, ’04-05 A Mike Jander, Bowling Green, ’83-84, ’87-88 Joe Woolridge (93), Greenwood, S.C., ’04-05 Mike Austin, Kings Mountain, ’82-86 Nate Jenkins, ’06 L.B. Woosley, ’26, ’30 Buddy Jent, ’74-76 Ed Worley, Ellijay, Ga., ’52-53 B Scott Johnson, Livermore, ’97-99 Harold Wright (21), Ft. Myers, Fla., ’84-87 James Bahm, Louisville, ’91-93 Tony Jones, ’77 Andrew Bennett, ’08 Forbis Jordan, ’48 Jim Biles, ’72-76 David Bolin, Shelbyville, ’79 K Jimmy Botto, ’26 Kevin Kinnard, ’88 John Brantley, ’85 Larry Kirkland, ’66 Henry Brown, ’68 John Brown, Shelbyville, ’60-62 L William Brown, Mt. Vernon, Ga., ’78-79 Blake Ladson, Hopkinsville, ’06 Sarah Lammy, ’06-08 C Lyndsey Lang, ’06-07 Zack Cannon, ’08 Ricky Lathon, ’75-77 Prentice Carter, ’85 Orlie Lawrence, ’29-30 Robert Chalker, ’95 Eddie Lawson, Franklin, ’88 Sterling Clark, ’53 Todd Lindsey, ’92

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Zebedee Lynum, Nashville, Tenn., ’77-80 W Lauren Edston, Louisville, ’06, ’08 Rickey Walker, ’58 Bill Edwards, Franklin, ’71-76 M Stephen Walker, ’02 John Ellis, Louisville, ’75 Joel Marks, Antioch, Tenn., ’01-03 Barry Walrond, ’70-73 Emily Elson, Indianapolis, Ind., ’06 Mike Martin, Providence, ’83-84 Mickey Walrond, ’72-76 Vanessa Embry, Caneyville, ’00-03 Doug McClamroch, ’95 Brooke Warren, Mt. Washington, ’03 Tim Everly, Owensboro, ’88, ’90-91 Chris McCormack, Bowling Green, ’97-99 Brian Watwood, Franklin, ’95 Casey McDowell, ’04, ’06-07 Troy Wilkes, Owensboro, ’90 F Gary McReynolds, Scottsville, ’78-80, ’82 Hank Wilson, ’04, ’06-07 Katie Felts, Hermitage, Tenn., ’95-96 Todd Meeks, Middleburg, ’85-86, ’88 Brien Wissert, Williamsville, N.Y., ’88-92 Tra Fowler, Hopkinsville, ’96-98 Joe Milak, ’68-71 DeWitt Worrell, ’31-32 Bill Fox, ’76 Amber Montgomery, ’07 Kevin Worrell, Elizabethtown, ’93 Sara Fox, Madisonville, ’02 Nick Morgan, ’08 Luke Worrell, ’93 Tony Frey, ’82 Austin Moss, ’08 Katheryn Fulk, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., ’94-96 Kevin Moss, Louisville, ’94-95 Z Marty Fulkerson, Radcliff, ’85 Luke Mullis, Evansville, Ind., ’00 Charles Zambrano, Owensboro, ’87-88 Ed Zinsius, ’07 G N Chris Gaddis, Owensboro, ’86-89 David Nance, ’73 Stephanie Garden, Bowling Green, ’84 Rocky Napier, ’74-77 WKU Student Athletic Daniel Gardner, Rockport, Ind., ’05-06 Crystal Newton, ’03-04 Trainer Letter Winners Dean Geary, Louisville, ’78-82 Jimmy Nolan, Louisville, ’03 Carol George, Lebanon, ’00-02 Jeff Geron, Bowling Green, ’92-95 O A Crystal Gilliland, Burnside, ’00-03 David Owens, ’74 Mark Abrams, Calhoun, ’85-86 Gretchen Gibson, Lebanon, Tenn., ’94-95 Lee Allison, Lebanon, Tenn., ’98-99 Todd Gibson, Clarkson, ’95-98 P Joe Alvey, Reynolds Station, ’80-81 Charles Gorecki, Franklin, Tenn., ’01 Cliff Penell, ’61-62 Todd Anderson, Owensboro, ’83-85 Brett Graves, ’74 Robert Perry Joel Gray, Tampa, Fla., ’80 Brian Peyton, ’03-04 B Elizabeth Griffin, Louisville, ’00-02 Alan Powers, Owensboro, ’66 Mark Bailey, Cold Spring, ’75-78 Michonya Groves, Nashville, Tenn., ’04-05 Charlie Pride, Clay, ’82-86 Curtis Baker, Cadiz, ’99-02 Larry Pruitt, ’69 Tim Barron, Henderson, ’78-82 H Mike Beliles, Lewisburg, ’88, ’90-92, ’94 Brian Hagan, Hopkinsville, ’02-05 R Keith Bessette, Lexington, ’90-91 Lester Hagan, ’83 Ernest Rautter, ’59 Bobby Boster, Hodgenville, ’90-93 Joe Harris, Leitchfield, ’88-92 Julie Reed, ’06-08 Susan Brandon, ’76-78 Sheri Harris, Rockport, Ind., ’94-98 Brett Riley, ’06-07 Dan Brennan, Bowling Green, ’83-85 Katie Hart, Old Hickory, Tenn., ’03-05 Kristi Riley, Bowling Green, ’97 Jarrett Brown, Providence, ’94-96 Justin Herod, DeLand, Fla., ’98-01 Larry Pat Riley, Elizabethtown, ’79-82 Tim Brueggemann, Ft. Wright, ’79-82 Jessica Hess, Cadiz, ’01 Stefon Robinson, Louisville, ’00 Jerry Burger, Kenton, Ohio, ’72 Fred Hina, Owensboro, ’83-87 Jake Ryle, ’08 Kim Byram, Russell Springs, ’78-80 Steve Howard, Louisville, ’79 Zach Ryle, ’07-08 Allen Howell, ’76 C Stacey Hunt, ’85 S Jeremy Camron, Owensboro, ’00-01 Matt Hunter, Long Beach Island, N.J., ’08 Dwaine Saalman, Tell City, Ind., ’80-84 Fred Cantler, Bowling Green, ’74-78 Sam Sanders, Hodgenville, ’80-81 Mike Carby, Clarkson, ’93-95 I Mike Sarafolean, ’07 Ashley Carroll, Louisville, ’01-02 Amanda Ireland, LaGrange, ’08-09 Jeff Sauer, ’73, ’75-77 Terry Castle, ’82-83 Jay Scott, ’65-66 Alexandria Cephus, Madison, Tenn., ’04-08 J Britt Shehan, Louisville, ’87 Jason Christian, ’95 Sonja Jackson, Glasgow, ’91 Nick Shelton, Scottsville, ’79 Richard Clemons, Kenton, Ohio, ’79-82 Donitta Jenkins, Portland, Tenn., ’87-92 Blake Slates, Lexington, ’06 Matt Coleman, Villa Hills, ’98-01 Tal Johnson, Frankfort, ’84-87 Clyde Smith, ’47-48 Toby Crafton, Owensboro, ’77-78 Cory Smith, ’07 Don Crowder, Franklin, ’72-74 K Brandon Spurlock, ’03-04 Stacey Keeton, Russellville, ’91-93 Barry Storm, ’64-67 D Bill Kendall, Tompkinsville, ’71-74 Scott Suiter, ’88 Dianna Davis, Russellville, ’87-90 Bill Kehrwald, Cadiz, ’97-99 Mike Swift, ’68-70 Lisa Davis, Indianapolis, Ind., ’88-89 Natalie Kimbell, Crestwood, ’07-09 Doug Dawson, Louisville, ’97 Randy Kimmel, Bremen, ’82-83 T Sheyna Denisar, Kansas City, ’95-99 Cindy Kummer, ’74-77 Bill Taylor, Scottsville, ’77-80 Carla DePoyster, Big Clifty, ’01 Larry Taylor, Scottsville, ’79-80 Eugene Dixon, Upton, ’70-72 L Steve Thom, New Albany, Ind., ’61-62 Tyrone Douthit, Radcliff, ’91-94 Brennen Lawrence, Louisville, ’88, ’90-92 Kerry Tolley, ’04 Tom Doyle, Shepherdsville, ’81-85 Jake Likens, Hartford, ’95-96 Wes Tomek, Princeton, ’00-01 Johnathan Drake, Bremen, ’96-97 Frank Lillartd, Bowling Green, ’01 David Trabue, ’72, ’74-75 Pat Lilly, ’81 Robert Trabue, ’73 E Mark Linder, Canonsburg, Pa., ’83-87 Gary Ebling, Hopkinsville, ’70-71 Kelly Lingo, Georgetown, ’94

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Robin Lyons, Owensboro, ’76-77 Loren Shipley, Glasgow, ’80-84 Sonya Webb, ’83 Tim Lyons, Owensboro, ’94-96 DeWayne Short, Salvisa, ’88-92 Mike Weissmann, West Alice, Wis., ’84-88 Larry Starnes, Sweeden, ’77-81 Stephanie Welsh, Savannah, Ga., ’95-99 M Richard “Devin” Stewart, Scottsville, ’07-09 Eric West, ’84 Robyn Mabie, Oviedo, Fla., ’93 Zack Stroble, Kettering, Ohio, ’90-93 Tracy Wharry, ’82 Danielle Marsh, Bowling Green, ’06-08 Mike Swift, Louisville, ’70-74 Kory White, Powderly, ’02-03 Lorinda Matson, ’84-85 Erica Wilder, Danville, ’07-08 Drake McCarthy, Bowling Green, ’73-76 T Venita Wright, Graham, ’01-02 Brian McCreary, Franklin, ’05-06 Eddie Tichenor, Owensboro, ’78-81 Lindsay Wuchterl, Crestwood, ’03-07 Artie McGuffin, Valley Station, ’75-78 Jim Tinius, New Albany, Ind., ’78-79 Hugh McReynolds, Lewisburg, ’80-84 Y Regan Menard, Crestwood, ’09 W Ashlee York, Clarksville, Tenn., ’03-06 Amanda Migliaccio, Clarksville, Tenn., ’04-08 Jennifer Wade, Radcliff, ’95-99 Jeff Young, Finchville, ’97-99 Stacie Milam, ’93 Marla Waggoner, ’84-85 Beth Miller, Edmonton, ’95-97 Keith Mills, Glasgow, ’99-02 Anessa Moberly, Danville, ’90-91 Jason Moffitt, Lebanon, ’02-03 Pam Moody (Herriford), Franklin, ’73-75 Chris Mudd, Clarkson, ’97-01 Jason Musgrave, Lexington, ’91-94 N Frank Neville, Bellevue, ’85-89 Heather Northrop, Elizabethtown, ’94 O Eric Oliver, Bowling Green, ’88-92 Allan Overby, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., ’84-88 P Steve Parker, Gallatin, Tenn., ’93-95 Lindsay Parson, Greensburg, ’02-03 Teresa Peck, ’77-78 Read Pennington, Franklin, ’75-79 Amanda Jo Peterson, Somerset, ’06-08 Brian Peyton, Evansville, Ind., ’06 David Phillips, Glasgow, ’85-86, ’88 Kenny Pickett, Russell Springs, ’78-82 Derek Poor, Hopkinsville, ’96 Nelson Pruett, Miami, Fla., ’71-73 Larry Pruitt, ’70 Q Mike Quinn, Ft. Mitchell, ’87-91 R David Ralston, Boonville, ’80-83 Sarah Ramsey, Mayfield, ’96-97 Michael Raper, Hendersonville, Tenn., ’97 Shannon Reed, Louisville, ’94-96 Emily Reeves, Owensboro, ’07-09 Nick Repka, Independence, ’85-89 Perry Revlett, Owensboro, ’79-81 Gregg Rich, Hendersonville, Tenn., ’97 Jim Robinson, Bowling Green, ’72-75 Laura Rohleder, ’82 Rick Rolfsen, Ft. Wright, ’86-89 Jeff Rose, Brownsburg, Ind., ’93 S George Sanders, ’82 Terry Schaffer, Louisville, ’73 Kris Schreiber, ’80-81 Kelly Schumm, Bowling Green, ’97 Traci Sewell, Shepherdsville, ’85-89 Megan Sexton, Ferguson, ’03-05 Laura Sheriden, Erlanger, ’91

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2008 Coaches’ Awards

at Indiana North Texas Offense: Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Offense: Tyrell Hayden, Jr., RB/ Defense: Blake Boyd, Jr., LB Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Special Teams: Jeremy Moore, Jr., P Defense: Blake Boyd, Jr., LB/Ryan Beard, Fr., DB Sledge: L.J. Harbison, Jr., LB Special Teams: Chris Franklin, Sr., DB Scout Team Offense: Kawaun Jakes, Fr., QB Sledge: David Wolke, Sr., QB Scout Team Defense: Korentheus Bailey, Fr., DL Scout Team Offense: Luke Stansfield, Fr., OL Scout Team Special Teams: Andre Autrey, Fr., WR Scout Team Defense: Chris Brice, Fr., LB/ Military Science Leadership Award: Bo Adebayo, So., DL Jessie Quinn, Sr., WR Scout Team Special Teams: Tyler Julian, Fr., DB Military Science Leadership Award: at Eastern Kentucky Blake Boyd, Jr., LB Offense: David Wolke, Sr., QB Defense: Blake Boyd, Jr., LB at Troy Special Teams: Chris Franklin, Sr., DB Offense: Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Sledge: Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Defense: Kyle Anderson, So., DL Scout Team Offense: Jack Doyle, Fr., TE Special Teams: Josh Stinson, Fr., LS Scout Team Defense: Kenny Martin, Fr., DL Sledge: Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Scout Team Special Teams: Tyran Golden, Fr., LB Scout Team Offense: Corey Shields, Fr., DB Military Science Leadership Award: Scout Team Defense: Andre Autrey, Fr., WR Marell Booker, Jr., RB Bobby Rainey Scout Team Special Teams: Kenny Martin, Fr., DL Military Science Leadership Award: at Alabama at Virginia Tech Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Offense: David Wolke, Sr., QB Offense: Dexter Taylor, So., RB Defense: Darvis McBride, Jr., LB Defense: Robert Dark, Sr., DL Middle Tennessee Sledge: Cody Hughes, Jr., OL Special Teams: Ben Sowders, Sr., LB/ Offense: Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Scout Team Offense: Jack Doyle, Fr., TE Tanner Siewert, Sr., PK Defense: Trent Calhoun, Fr., DB Scout Team Defense: Jamarcus Allen, Fr., DL Sledge: Blake Boyd, Jr., LB Special Teams: Ben Duvall, Fr., LB Scout Team Special Teams: Scout Team Offense: Anthony Sheppard, Fr., QB Sledge: Dan Cline, Sr., DL Anthony Sheppard, Fr., QB Scout Team Defense: Tyran Golden, Fr., LB Scout Team Offense: Marcus Vasquez, Fr., QB Military Science Leadership Award: Scout Team Special Teams: Corbin Smith, Fr., DB Scout Team Defense: Chris Brice, Fr., LB Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Military Science Leadership Award: Scout Team Special Teams: Kyle Anderson, So., DL Willie Simmons, Fr., RB/WR Murray State Military Science Leadership Award: Offense: Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Ball State Dan Cline, Sr., DL Defense: Blake Boyd, Jr., LB Offense: Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Special Teams: Bobby Rainey, Fr., RB Defense: Marcus Minor, Sr., DB at Florida International Scout Team Offense: All Scout OL Special Teams: Jeremy Moore, Jr., P Offense: Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Scout Team Defense: Chris Riggs, Fr., LB Sledge: Dan Cline, Sr., DL Defense: Mark Santoro, Fr., DB Scout Team Special Teams: Scout Team Offense: Marcus Vasquez, Fr., QB Special Teams: Jeremy Moore, Jr., P Antoinne Lightfoot, So., WR Scout Team Defense: Chris Brice, Fr., LB Sledge: Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Military Science Leadership Award: Scout Team Special Teams: Blake Ayers, Fr., WR Scout Team Offense: Dan Cline, Sr., DL Military Science Leadership Award: Willie Simmons, Fr., RB/WR Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Scout Team Defense: Tyler Julian, Fr., DB at Kentucky Scout Team Special Teams: Tyran Golden, Fr., LB Offense: Bobby Rainey, Fr., RB Florida Atlantic Military Science Leadership Award: Defense: L.J. Harbison, Jr., LB Offense: Tyrell Hayden, Jr., RB Dan Cline, Sr., DL Special Teams: Bobby Rainey, Fr., RB Defense: Dan Cline, Sr., DL Sledge: Bobby Rainey, Fr., RB Special Teams: Stephen Willis, Sr., RB Scout Team Offense: Andre Autrey, Fr., WR Sledge: Ronnie Letcher, Jr., WR Scout Team Defense: Corey Shields, Fr., DB Scout Team Defense: Entire D-line Scout Team Special Teams: Scout Team Special Teams: Connor O’Banion, Fr., LB Willie Simmons, Fr., WR/RB Military Science Leadership Award: Military Science Leadership Award: Ben Sowders, Jr., LB Stephen Willis, Sr., RB

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2008 Honor Roll

Most Valuable Players Team — Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Offensive — Jake Gaebler, Jr., WR Defensive — Blake Boyd, Jr., LB Special Teams — Tanner Siewert, Sr., PK Tenacity Awards Offensive — Marell Booker, Jr., RB Defensive — Blake Boyd, Jr., LB Academic Award Dan Cline, Sr., DL Al Almond Memorial Award Jared Johnson, Sr., FB Trey McMiller Big Brother Award Chris Bullard, So., LB James Stewart “Jimbo” DeVries Walk-On Award Dustin Boyer, So., WR Scout Team Awards Offensive: Dexter Haynes, Fr., WR Defensive: Korentheus Bailey, Fr., DL Special Teams: Antoine Lightfoot, So., WR Team Captains Greg Ryan, Sr., OL Dan Cline, Sr., DL Marcus Minor, Sr., DB Greg Ryan Stephen Willis, Sr., RB Jake Gaebler

2008 Game-By-Game Box Scores

Game 1 2nd Quarter Punting Indiana 31, WKU 13 IU — Ray Fisher, 11 pass from Kellen Lewis, WKU — Jeremy Moore 7/43.9 Aug. 30, 2008/Bloomington, Ind. 11:12 (85 yds, 12 plays, 4:15) IU — Chris Hagerup 3/34.7 3rd Quarter Tackles WKU IU WKU — Zac Minturn, 27 field goal, 9:42 (29 yds, WKU — Alonzo Higgins 4-7/11 First Downs 14 21 7 plays, 2:41) IU — Will Patterson 6-1/7 Rush-Pass-Pen 3-9-2 12-8-1 WKU — Zac Minturn, 22 field goal, 3:03 (40 yds, Rush Atts-Net Yards 31-63 41-297 9 plays, 4:38) Game 2 Net Yards Passing 219 153 IU — Demario Belcher, 5 pass from Kellen Lewis, WKU 37, Eastern Kentucky 13 Comp-Att-Int 19-31-0 18-30-1 0:17 (72 yds, 7 plays, 2:46) Sept. 6, 2008/Richmond, Ky. Total Plays-Net Yards 62-282 71-450 4th Quarter Avg. Gain Per Play 4.5 6.3 WKU — Jake Gaebler, 32 pass, from K.J. Black, WKU EKU Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0 9:39 (80 yds, 12 plays, 5:38) First Downs 27 14 Penalties-Yards 2-29 7-63 IU — Kellen Lewisk, 62 run, 9:24 (62 yds, Rush-Pass-Pen 17-8-2 11-2-2 Interceptions-Yards 1-0 0-0 1 play, 0:15) Rush Atts-Net Yards 60-248 14-27 Punts-Average 7-43.9 4-38.5 Attendance: 30,067 Net Yards Passing 134 228 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-14 Comp-Att-Int 14-25-0 24-41-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-83 4-74 INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS Total Plays-Net Yards 85-382 55-255 Possession Time 32:45 27:15 Rushing Avg. Gain Per Play 4.5 4.6 Third-Down Conversions 6-16 4-12 WKU — K.J. Black 15-47 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 IU — Kellen Lewis 9-185 Penalties-Yards 7-75 6-67 WKU (0-1) 0 0 6 7 — 13 Passing Interceptions-Yards 0-0 0-0 IU (1-0) 10 7 7 7 — 31 WKU — K.J. Black 31-19-0/219 yds/1 TD Punts-Average 4-35.8 5-36.2 IU — Kellen Lewis 27-17-1/144 yds/2 TDs Punt Returns-Yards 1-6 1-11 SCORING SUMMARY Receiving Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-59 6-116 1st Quarter WKU — Quinterrence Cooper 5-83 Possession Time 36:29 23:21 IU — Kellen Lewis, 75 run (Austin Starr kick), Jake Gaebler 6-81/1 TD Third-Down Conversions 12-19 2-12 7:06 (90 yds, 3 plays, 0:52) IU — Andrew Means 6-63 IU — Austin Starr, 28 field goal, 2:33 (56 yds, 10 plays, 2:33)

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WKU (1-1) 7 9 7 14 — 37 Tackles Receiving EKU (0-2) 3 10 0 0 — 13 WKU — Alonzo Higgins 4-7/11 WKU — Derrius Brooks 6-40 EKU — Tyjuan Jones 7-9/16 UA — Julio Jones 5-66/1 TD SCORING SUMMARY Punting 1st Quarter Game 3 WKU — Jeremy Moore 7/36.4 WKU — Marell Booker, 4 run (Zac Minturn #11 Alabama 41, WKU 7 Tackles kick), 7:56 (81 yds, 18 plays, 7:04) Sept. 13, 2008/Tuscaloosa, Ala. WKU — Travis Watters 5-5/10 EKU — Taylor Long, 46 field goal, 4:19 (31 yds, UA — Rashad Johnson 7-0/7 9 plays, 3:37) WKU UA Javier Arenas 4-3/7 2nd Quarter First Downs 9 30 WKU — Tyrell Hayden, 1 run (Minturn kick Rush-Pass-Pen 2-6-1 16-14-0 Game 4 failed), 13:53 (68 yds, 13 plays, 5:26) Rush Atts-Net Yards 22-42 49-281 WKU 50, Murray State 9 EKU — Allan Holland, 6 run (Taylor kick), Net Yards Passing 116 276 Sept. 20, 2008/Bowling Green, Ky. 11:35 (73 yds, 6 plays, 2:18) Comp-Att-Int 14-26-1 21-33-1 WKU — Tanner Siewert, 48 field goal, 8:09 Total Plays-Net Yards 48-158 82-557 MSU WKU (49 yds, 11 plays, 3:26) Avg. Gain Per Play 4.5 8.4 First Downs 15 17 EKU — Long, 41 field goal, 3:01 (61 yds, Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1 Rush-Pass-Pen 2-10-3 7-9-1 10 plays, 5:08) Penalties-Yards 5-27 3-25 Rush Atts-Net Yards 20-11 38-116 3rd Quarter Interceptions-Yards 1-18 1-1 Net Yards Passing 228 245 WKU — Derrius Brooks, 17 run (Minturn Punts-Average 7-36.4 0-0.0 Comp-Att-Int 26-42-4 17-27-1 kick), 1:40 (74 yds, 10 plays, 3:50) Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 4-53 Total Plays-Net Yards 62-239 65-361 4th Quarter Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-161 1-9 Avg. Gain Per Play 3.9 5.6 WKU — Tristan Jones, 2 pass from David Wolke Possession Time 22:39 37:21 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 (Minturn kick), 14:55 (20 yds, 4 plays, 1:37) Third-Down Conversions 3-12 9-14 Penalties-Yards 6-51 4-45 WKU — Bobby Rainey, 2 run (Minturn kick), Interceptions-Yards 1-54 4-77 0:48 (51 yds, 10 plays, 6:11) WKU (1-2) 0 7 0 0 — 7 Punts-Average 6-47.3 3-42.3 Attendance: 18,500 UA (3-0) 17 14 10 0 — 41 Punt Returns-Yards 2-41 2-7 Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-113 3-137 INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS SCORING SUMMARY Possession Time 31:15 28:45 Rushing 1st Quarter Third-Down Conversions 2-14 8-16 WKU — Tyrell Hayden 26-98 UA — Mark Ingram, 4 run (Leigh Tiffin kick), EKU — Allan Holland 8-15 8:42 (63 yds, 11 plays, 4:21) Murray St. (1-3) 0 6 3 0 — 9 Passing UA — Tiffin, 22 field goal, 6:30 (11 yds, 6 plays, WKU (2-2) 10 17 16 7 — 50 WKU — David Wolke 18-9-0/84 yds/1 TD 2:01) EKU — Allan Holland 41-24-0/228 yds UA — Ingram, 5 run (Tiffin kick), 0:49 (56 yds, SCORING SUMMARY Receiving 5 plays, 2:19) 1st Quarter WKU — Jake Gaebler 5-41 2nd Quarter WKU — Tanner Siewert, 30 field goal, 10:43 Derrius Brooks 5-43 UA — Terry Grant, 8 run (Tiffin kick), 9:51 (51 yds, 9 plays, 4:17) EKU — Stephen Sizemore 8-67 (78 yds, 8 plays, 3:46) WKU — Jared Johnson, 2 run (Siewert kick), Punting WKU — Tristan Jones, 30 pass from David 5:59 (36 yds, 8 plays, 2:54) WKU — Jeremy Moore 4/35.8 Wolke (Tanner Siewert kick), 4:21 (36 yds, 2nd Quarter EKU — Logan O’Connor 5/36.2 4 plays, 2:24) WKU — Siewert, 42 field goal, 13:34 (37 yds, UA — Nick Walker, 2 pass from John Parker 10 plays, 3:03) Wilson (Tiffin kick), 1:57 (70 yds, 6 plays, 2:24) MSU — Will Werner, 54 interception return 3rd Quarter (Kienan Cullen kick blocked) 11:45 UA — Tiffin, 25 field goal, 2:24 (54 yds, 5 plays, WKU — David Wolke, 2 run (Siewert kick), 5:03) 8:36 (72 yds, 8 plays, 3:03) UA — Julio Jones, 12 pass from Wilson (Tiffin WKU — Blake Boyd, 25 interception return kick), 4:57 (56 yds, 7 plays, 2:32) (Siewert kick), 7:42 Attendance: 92,138 3rd Quarter WKU — Siewert, 32 field goal (51 yds, 10 plays, INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS 3:35) Rushing MSU — Cullen, 24 field goal (53 yds, 11 plays, WKU — Bobby Rainey 4-11 4:09) UA — Glen Coffee 11-97 WKU — Marell Booker, 1 run (Siewert kick), Passing 4:45 (1 yd, 1 play, 0:19) WKU — David Wolke 25-14-1/116 yds/1 TD WKU — Quinterrance Cooper, 54 pass from Tanner Siewert UA — John Parker Wilson 27-17-1/215/2 TDs Wolke (Siewert kick failed), 1:38 (68 yds, 4 plays, 1:28)

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4th Quarter 3rd Quarter VT — Greg Boone, 27 pass from Tyrod Taylor WKU — Andrew McCloud, 18 run (Zac UK — Alfonso Smith, 35 run (Seiber kick), (Keys kick), 2:11 (66 yds, 7 plays, 2:59) Minturn kick), 3:54 (70 yds, 6 plays, 3:23) 13:21 (73 yds, 4 plays, 1:31) 2nd Quarter Attendance: 22,297 UK — Moncell Allen, 2 pass from Mike Hartline WKU — Tanner Siewert, 48 field goal, 13:53 (Seiber kick), 1:49 (61 yds, 8 plays, 2:55) (37 yds, 8 plays, 2:51) INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS 4th Quarter VT — Darren Evans, 1 run (Keys kick), 0:25 Rushing UK — Dixon, 2 run (Seiber kick), 10:16 (72 yds, (37 yds, 8 plays, 2:51) WKU — Marell Booker 12-44/1 TD 11 plays, 4:50) VT — Keys, 22 field goal, 0:01 (0 yds, 2 plays, 0:07) MSU — Prince Nwagbara 5-19 UK — Tydlacka, 33 field goal, 5:35 (15 yds, 3rd Quarter Passing 7 plays, 4:04 VT — Evans, 2 run (Keys kick), 10:39 (72 yds, WKU — David Wolke 25-15-1/254/1 TD Attendance: 70,731 10 plays, 4:21) MSU — Chris Franklin 40-26-4/228 WKU — Siewert, 24 field goal, 0:30 (73 yds, Receiving INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS 9 plays, 4:33) WKU — Quinterrance Cooper 3-60/1 TD Rushing 4th Quarter MSU — Patrick Robertson 9-67 WKU — Bobby Rainey 9-99 WKU — Tristan Jones, 3 pass from David Wolke Punting UK — Alfonso Smith 6-67/1 TD (Siewert kick), 11:58 (53 yds, 8 plays, 3:32) WKU — Jeremy Moore 3/42.3 Passing Attendance: 66,233 MSU — Kienan Cullen 6/47.3 WKU — David Wolke 3-4-0/8 Tackles UK — Mike Hartline 19-30-1/172/1 TD INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS WKU — Ben Sowders 4-3/7 Receiving Rushing MSU — Tamar Butler 8-3/11 WKU — Clark Jeter 1-8 WKU — Dexter Taylor 14-96 UK — Dicky Lyons Jr. 6-34 VT — Darren Evans 12-79/2 TD Game 5 Punting Passing Kentucky 41, WKU 3 WKU — Jeremy Moore 8/36.8 WKU — David Wolke 7-19-1/49/1 TD Sept. 27, 2008/Lexington, Ky. UK — Tim Masthay 2/43.0 VT — Tyrod Taylor 10-15-0/125/1 TD Tackles Receiving WKU UK WKU — Jihad Morris 7-1/8 WKU — Wenquel Graves 4-41 First Downs 8 23 UK — Braxton Kelley 2-4/6 VT — Danny Coale 2-34 Rush-Pass-Pen 8-0-0 13-9-1 Rush Atts-Net Yards 37-142 38-216 Game 6 Net Yards Passing 15 182 #20 Virginia Tech 27, WKU 13 Comp-Att-Int 6-14-0 21-32-1 Oct. 4, 2008/Blacksburg, Va. Total Plays-Net Yards 51-157 70-398 Avg. Gain Per Play 3.1 5.7 WKU VT Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 First Downs 8 19 Penalties-Yards 1-15 5-35 Rush-Pass-Pen 5-8-0 9-6-4 Interceptions-Yards 1-10 0-0 Rush Atts-Net Yards 32-148 51-151 Punts-Average 8-36.8 4-33.8 Net Yards Passing 95 142 Punt Returns-Yards 2-8 4-54 Comp-Att-Int 8-20-1 13-18-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-149 2-127 Total Plays-Net Yards 52-243 69-293 Possession Time 27:34 32:26 Avg. Gain Per Play 4.7 4.2 Third-Down Conversions 3-15 7-13 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 13-113 6-40 WKU (2-3) 0 3 0 0 — 3 Interceptions-Yards 0-0 1-49 UK (4-0) 3 14 14 10 — 41 Punts-Average 6-37.0 4-39.8 Punt Returns-Yards 1-3 2-40 SCORING SUMMARY Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-111 3-56 1st Quarter Possession Time 25:22 34:38 UK — Ryan Tydlacka, 45 field goal, 10:56 Third-Down Conversions 3-14 9-17 (22 yds, 6 plays, 2:39) 2nd Quarter WKU (2-4) 0 3 3 7 — 13 UK — Tony Dixon, 1 run (Lones Seiber kick), VT (5-1) 10 10 7 0 — 27 11:43 (38 yds, 7 plays, 3:10) WKU — Tanner Siewert, 50 field goal, 3:07 SCORING SUMMARY (47 yds, 5 plays, 1:20) 1st Quarter UK — Derrick Locke, 100, KO return (Seiber VT — Dustin Keys, 27 field goal, 7:38 (46 yds, kick), 2:52 11 plays, 5:12) Darvis McBride

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Punting WKU — Tyrell Hayden, 64 run (Siewert kick), WKU — Jeremy Moore 6/37.0 6:58 (96 yds, 5 plays, 1:49) VT — Brent Bowden 4/39.8 FAU — Pierre, 74 run (Leroy kick), 6:38 (74 yds, Tackles 1 play, 0:15) WKU — Darvis McBride 4-7/11 FAU — Willie Rose, 13 pass from Rusty Smith VT — Purnell Sturdivant 1-7/8 (Leroy kick), 0:49 (76 yds, 9 plays, 3:24) 3rd Quarter Game 7 WKU — Siewert, 22 field goal, 8:22 (18 yds, #25 Ball State 24, WKU 7 6 plays, 2:01) Oct. 11, 2008/Bowling Green, Ky. 4th Quarter FAU — Leroy, 23 field goal, 11:12 (74 yds, 12 BSU WKU plays, 5:39) First Downs 21 19 Attendance: 14,171 Rush-Pass-Pen 9-9-3 8-11-0 Rush Atts-Net Yards 40-200 34-183 INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS Net Yards Passing 155 169 Rushing Comp-Att-Int 14-22-1 19-31-1 Jake Gaebler FAU — Charles Pierre 23-194/2 TD Total Plays-Net Yards 62-355 65-352 WKU — Tyrell Hayden 10-84/1 TD Avg. Gain Per Play 5.7 5.4 Punting Passing Fumbles-Lost 2-0 3-2 BSU — Chris Miller 3/47.7 FAU — Rusty Smith 15-23-0/174/1 TD Penalties-Yards 7-71 6-66 WKU — Jeremy Moore 2/42.5 WKU — David Wolke 5-11/34 Interceptions-Yards 1-0 1-7 Tackles Receiving Punts-Average 3-47.7 2-42.5 BSU — Davyd Jones 4-5/9 FAU — Cortez Gent 3-50 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-4 WKU — Taurean Smith 3-7/10 WKU — Jake Gaebler 2-34 Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-20 4-92 Possession Time 30:42 29:18 Game 8 Third-Down Conversions 3-10 6-13 Florida Atlantic 24, WKU 20 Oct. 18, 2008/Bowling Green, Ky. BSU (7-0) 0 7 7 10 — 24 WKU (2-5) 0 0 0 7 — 7 FAU WKU First Downs 22 16 SCORING SUMMARY Rush-Pass-Pen 12-9-1 9-3-4 2nd Quarter Rush Atts-Net Yards 44-225 41-240 BSU — Briggs Orsbon, 5 pass from Nate Davis (Ian Net Yards Passing 174 77 McGarvey kick), 13:50 (75 yds, 10 plays, 5:13) Comp-Att-Int 15-23-0 9-17-1 3rd Quarter Total Plays-Net Yards 67-399 58-317 BSU — MiQuale Lewis, 1 run (McGarvey kick), Avg. Gain Per Play 6.0 5.5 6:14 (71 yds, 6 plays, 3:14) Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 4th Quarter Penalties-Yards 11-100 4-40 BSU — McGarvey, 37 field goal, 8:06 (48 yds, Interceptions-Yards 1-0 0-0 13 plays, 6:35) Punts-Average 5-37.4 5-29.0 BSU — Louis Johnson, 20 pass from Davis Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-1 (McGarvey kick), 6:31 (23 yds, 2 plays, 0:16) Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-108 5-127 WKU — Jake Gaebler, 20 pass from David Wolke Possession Time 32:42 27:18 (Tanner Siewert kick), 0:58 (72 yds, 8 plays, 1:59) Third-Down Conversions 3-11 2-12 Attendance: 16,319 FAU (2-5) 0 21 0 3 — 24 INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS WKU (2-6) 3 14 3 0 — 20 Rushing BSU — MiQuale Lewis 18-112/1 TD SCORING SUMMARY WKU — Bobby Rainey 8-59 1st Quarter Passing WKU — Tanner Siewert, 29 field goal, 10:51 BSU — Nate Davis 14-22-1/155/2 TD (33 yds, 8 plays, 4:09) WKU — David Wolke 17-29-1/161/1 TD 2nd Quarter Receiving FAU — Charles Pierre, 8 run (Warley Leroy BSU — Louis Johnson 4-56/1 TD kick), 14:31 (20 yds, 4 plays, 1:14) WKU — Jake Gaebler 10-100/1 TD WKU — Marell Booker, 37 run (Siewert kick), 11:56 (69 yds, 5 plays, 2:29) Tyrell Hayden

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4th Quarter UNT — Kevin Dickerson, 18 pass from Vizza (Knott kick blocked) 14:26 (48 yds, 6 plays, 1:41) WKU — Wolke, 1 run (Siewert kick blocked) 9:54 (90 yds, 9 plays, 4:20) UNT — Craig Robertson, PAT return, 9:54 UNT — Casey Fitzpatrick, 27 pass from Vizza (Vizza pass failed), 2:27 (19 yds, 3 plays, 2:09) UNT — Tobe Nwigwe, 97 interception return, 0:00 Attendance: 18,879

INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS Rushing UNT — Cam Montgomery 21-130/1 TD WKU — David Wolke 21-178/ 2 TD Tyrell Hayden 17-117/1 TD Passing UNT — Giovanni Vizza 23-37-1/214/4 TD WKU — David Wolke 13-27-3/190/2 TD Receiving UNT — Brock Stickler 8-86/2 TD WKU — Jake Gaebler 8-125/1 TD Punting UNT — Truman Spencer 6/40.0 WKU — Jeremy Moore 4/33.2 Tackles David Wolke UNT — Kylie Hill 10-1/11 WKU — Blake Boyd 6-3/9 Punting UNT (1-8) 21 3 7 20 — 51 FAU — Keegan Peterson 5/37.4 WKU (2-7) 14 0 20 6 — 40 Game 10 WKU — Jeremy Moore 5/29.0 Troy 17, WKU 7 Tackles SCORING SUMMARY Nov. 8, 2008/Troy, Ala. FAU — Frantz Joseph 5-6/11 1st Quarter WKU — Robert Dark 1-7/8 WKU — David Wolke, 5 run (Tanner Siewert WKU Troy kick), 12:59 (60 yds, 5 plays, 2:01) First Downs 15 24 Game 9 UNT — Giovanni Vizza, 38 run (Jeremy Knott Rush-Pass-Pen 8-4-3 11-13-0 North Texas 51, WKU 40 kick), 10:56 (57 yds, 5 plays, 1:55) Rush Atts-Net Yards 35-121 33-131 Nov. 1, 2008/Bowling Green, Ky. WKU — Jake Gaebler, 62 pass from Wolke Net Yards Passing 95 298 (Siewert kick), 10:28 (62 yds, 2 plays, 0:19) Comp-Att-Int 15-33-1 30-46-1 UNT WKU UNT — Brock Strickler, 15 pass from Vizza Total Plays-Net Yards 68-216 79-429 First Downs 21 21 (Knott kick), 7:56 (69 yds, 6 plays, 2:25) Avg. Gain Per Play 3.2 5.4 Rush-Pass-Pen 10-10-1 13-8-0 UNT — Cam Montgomery, 2 run (Knott kick), Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1 Rush Atts-Net Yards 29-173 42-314 6:14 (11 yds, 2 plays, 0:22) Penalties-Yards 2-14 7-66 Net Yards Passing 214 190 2nd Quarter Interceptions-Yards 1-0 1-22 Comp-Att-Int 23-37-1 13-27-3 UNT — Knott, 42 field goal, 2:46 (43 yds, Punts-Average 7-34.6 3-29.7 Total Plays-Net Yards 66-387 69-504 11 plays, 4:55) Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-4 Avg. Gain Per Play 5.9 7.3 3rd Quarter Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-54 2-32 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 UNT — Strickler, 9 pass from Vizza (Knott Possession Time 31:49 27:06 Penalties-Yards 7-56 8-67 kick), 8:05 (80 yds, 7 plays, 4:04) Third-Down Conversions 4-17 11-19 Interceptions-Yards 3-121 1-10 WKU — Stephen Wills, 32 run (Siewert kick), Punts-Average 6-40.0 4-33.2 7:44 (32 yds, 1 play, 0:20) WKU (2-8) 0 0 7 0 — 7 Punt Returns-Yards 1-5 4-27 WKU — Quinterrance Copper, 26 pass from Troy (6-3) 7 7 3 0 — 17 Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-217 8-234 Wolke (Siewert kick failed), 7:26 (26 yds, Possession Time 30:01 29:59 1 play, 0:08) SCORING SUMMARY Third-Down Conversions 7-14 5-13 WKU — Tyrell Hayden, 25 run (Siewert kick), 1st Quarter 1:20 (83 yds, 11 plays, 3:58) Troy — Andrew Davis, 58 pass from Levi Brown (Sam Glusman kick), 14:20 (65 yds, 3 plays, 0:40)

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2nd Quarter WKU — Tanner Siewert, 22 field goal, 5:02 Troy — Gerald Tate, 9 pass from Brown (59 yds, 5 plays, 1:54) (Glusman kick), 7:21 (63 yds, 9 plays, 2:26) MTSU — Philip Tanner, 29 run (Gendreau 3rd Quarter kick), 1:23 (74 yds, 11 plays, 3:33) WKU — Brandon Smith, 20 run (Zac Minturn 3rd Quarter kick), 9:28 (94 yds, 12 plays, 5:32) MTSU — Sancho McDonald, 33 pass from Troy — Glusman, 34 field goal, 7:12 (40 yds, Craddock (87 yds, 9 plays, 3:56) 6 plays, 2:16) 4th Quarter Attendance: 19,066 WKU — Jake Gaebler, 27 pass from David Wolke (Siewert kick), 11:45 (73 yds, 6 plays, 2:07) INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS Attendance: 11,817 Rushing WKU — Brandon Smith 13-43/1 TD INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS Troy — DuJuan Harris 23-101 Rushing Passing MTSU — Philip Tanner 27-92/1 TD WKU — Brandon Smith 10-22-1/56 WKU — Marell Booker 11-53 Troy — Levi Brown 30-46-1/298/2 TD Passing Receiving MTSU — Joe Craddock 19-29-0/212/2 TD WKU — Jake Gaebler 6-27 WKU — David Wolke 18-30-1/213/1 TD Troy — Andrew Davis 5-101/1 TD Receiving Punting MTSU — Sancho McDonald 4-56/1 TD WKU — Jeremy Moore 7/34.6 WKU — Jake Gaebler 11-125/1 TD Troy — Will Goggans 2/36.0 Punting L.J. Harbison Tackles MTSU — David DeFatta 6/46.7 WKU — Mark Santoro 10-1/11 WKU — Jeremy Moore 5/34.6 Troy — Boris Lee 5-2/7 Tackles 2nd Quarter MTSU — Ivon Hickmon 6-4/10 FIU — T.Y. Hilton, 3 run (Dustin Rivest kick), Game 11 WKU — L.J. Harbison 5-6/11 2:17 (55 yds, 10 plays, 3:30) MTSU 21, WKU 10 3rd Quarter Nov. 15, 2008/Bowling Green, Ky. Game 12 FIU — Rivest, 40 field goal, 11:42 (44 yds, FIU 27, WKU 3 9 plays, 3:18) MTSU WKU Dec. 6, 2008/Miami, Fla. FIU — Rivest, 25 field goal, 0:13 (53 yds, First Downs 18 17 11 plays, 5:08) Rush-Pass-Pen 6-11-1 6-9-2 WKU FIU 4th Quarter Rush Atts-Net Yards 41-101 33-68 First Downs 11 23 FIU — Jason Frierson, 3 pass from Paul McCall Net Yards Passing 212 213 Rush-Pass-Pen 1-8-2 7-13-3 (Rivest kick), 10:33 (56 yds, 8 plays, 4:05) Comp-Att-Int 19-30-1 18-30-1 Rush Atts-Net Yards 23-42 47-143 FIU — Anthony Gaitor, 78 interception return Total Plays-Net Yards 71-313 63-281 Net Yards Passing 138 292 (Rivest kick), 6:08 Avg. Gain Per Play 4.4 4.5 Comp-Att-Int 13-37-2 20-34-0 Attendance: 9,405 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 Total Plays-Net Yards 60-180 81-435 Penalties-Yards 3-35 4-34 Avg. Gain Per Play 3.0 5.2 INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS Interceptions-Yards 1-0 1-23 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Rushing Punts-Average 6-46.7 5-34.6 Penalties-Yards 8-90 9-98 WKU — Marell Booker 8-25 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-27 Interceptions-Yards 0-0 2-92 FIU — Darriet Perry 15-58 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-43 2-51 Punts-Average 9-38.4 4-36.0 Passing Possession Time 32:20 27:40 Punt Returns-Yards 1-5 3-15 WKU — David Wolke 13-36-2/138 Third-Down Conversions 9-17 3-12 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-118 2-(-35) FIU — Paul McCall 20-34-0/292/1 TD Possession Time 24:38 35:22 Receiving MTSU (4-6) 7 7 0 7 — 21 Third-Down Conversions 2-16 8-17 WKU — Jake Gaebler 5-48 WKU (2-9) 0 3 0 7 — 10 FIU — Greg Ellingson 6-104 WKU (2-10) 3 0 0 0 — 3 Punting SCORING SUMMARY FIU (5-7) 0 7 6 14 — 27 WKU — Jeremy Moore 9/38.4 1st Quarter FIU — Carlos Munera 4/36.0 MTSU — Malcom Beyah, 9 pass from Joe SCORING SUMMARY Tackles Craddock (Alan Gendreau kick), 10:02 (54 yds, 1st Quarter WKU — Mark Santoro 5-3/8 6 plays, 1:43) WKU — Tanner Siewert, 26 field goal, 1:44 Alonzo Higgins 4-4/8 2nd Quarter (71 yds, 12 plays, 5:03) Taurean Smith 4-4/8 FIU — Scott Bryant 5-4/9

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TOTAL OFFENSE MISC YARDS 32 0 Date Opponent Result Attend. TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 25 40 Aug 30, 2008 at Indiana L, 13-31 30,067 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 13-19 16-24 Sep 06, 2008 at Eastern Kentucky W, 37-13 18,500 ON-SIDE KICKS 1-1 0-0 Sep 13, 2008 at No. 11 Alabama L, 7-41 92,138 RED-ZONE SCORES 23-27 37-50 Sep 20, 2008 MURRAY STATE W, 50-9 22,297 RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 14-27 26-50 Sep 27, 2008 at Kentucky L, 3-41 70,731 PAT-ATTEMPTS 21-25 36-38 Oct 04, 2008 at No. 20 Virginia Tech L, 13-27 66,233 ATTENDANCE 83,483 306,140 Oct 11, 2008 No. 25 BALL STATE L, 7-24 16,319 Games/Avg Per Game 5/16,697 7/43,734 Oct 18, 2008 FLORIDA ATLANTIC L, 20-24 14,171 Neutral Site Games 0/0 Nov 01, 2008 NORTH TEXAS L, 40-51 18,879 Nov 08, 2008 at Troy L, 7-17 19,066 Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Nov 15, 2008 MIDDLE TENNESSEE L, 10-21 11,817 WKU 37 56 62 55 210 Dec 06, 2008 at Florida International L, 3-27 9,405 Opponents 78 113 64 71 326

TEAM STATISTICS RUSHING WKU Opponent Player GP Att. Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Lg. Avg./G SCORING 210 326 Hayden, Tyrell 12 92 426 38 388 4.2 3 64 32.3 Points Per Game 17.5 27.2 Wolke, David 11 93 423 122 301 3.2 3 36 27.4 FIRST DOWNS 182 251 Booker, Marell 11 67 305 20 285 4.3 3 37 25.9 Rushing 87 108 Rainey, Bobby 8 42 275 16 259 6.2 1 40 32.4 Passing 78 123 Taylor, Dexter 10 39 225 25 200 5.1 0 26 20.0 Penalty 17 20 Willis, Stephen 11 15 106 9 97 6.5 1 32 8.8 RUSHING YARDAGE 1,727 1,949 Black, K.J. 3 33 126 58 68 2.1 0 23 22.7 Yards gained rushing 2,086 2,225 Brooks, Derrius 5 5 45 0 45 9.0 1 17 9.0 Yards lost rushing 359 276 McCloud, Andrew 10 11 49 11 38 3.5 1 18 3.8 Rushing Attempts 428 448 Smith, Brandon 4 18 81 50 31 1.7 1 20 7.8 Average Per Rush 4.0 4.4 Graves, Wenquel 12 3 11 0 11 3.7 0 7 0.9 Average Per Game 143.9 162.4 Johnson, Jared 12 4 11 0 11 2.8 1 5 0.9 TDs Rushing 15 18 Johnson, Rod 4 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.8 PASSING YARDAGE 1,706 2,554 Cooper, Qntrnce 11 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Att-Comp-Int 318-165-12 387-244-11 Gaebler, Jake 10 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1 Average Per Pass 5.4 6.6 TEAM 6 3 0 9 -9 -3.0 0 0 -1.5 Average Per Catch 10.3 10.5 Total 12 428 2,086 359 1,727 4.0 15 64 143.9 Average Per Game 142.2 212.8 Opponents 12 448 2,225 276 1,949 4.4 18 75 162.4 TDs Passing 9 18 TOTAL OFFENSE 3,433 4,503 PASSING Total Plays 746 835 Player GP Effic. Cmp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. TD Lg. Avg./G Average Per Play 4.6 5.4 Wolke, David 11 99.46 117-232-10 50.4 1,278 8 62 116.2 Average Per Game 286.1 375.2 Black, K.J. 3 111.60 27-48-0 56.2 277 1 32 92.3 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 55-1,376 43-880 Smith, Brandon 4 55.79 12-25-1 48.0 47 0 16 11.8 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-88 20-237 Taylor, Dexter 10 94.52 7-10-1 70.0 53 0 28 5.3 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-145 12-339 Moore, Jeremy 12 314.20 2-2-0 100.0 51 0 46 4.2 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 25.0 20.5 Gaebler, Jake 10 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 4.9 11.9 Total 12 98.74 165-318-12 51.9 1,706 9 62 142.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE 13.2 28.2 Opponents 12 128.15 244-387-11 63.0 2,554 18 58 212.8 FUMBLES-LOST 16-7 17-7 PENALTIES-Yards 64-615 77-707 RECEIVING Average Per Game 51.2 58.9 Player GP No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Avg./G PUNTS-Yards 67-2,472 50-1,996 Gaebler, Jake 10 54 588 10.9 4 62 58.8 Average Per Punt 36.9 39.9 Graves, Wenquel 12 25 257 10.3 0 58 21.4 Net punt average 32.5 36.6 Cooper, Qntrnce 11 20 235 11.8 2 54 21.4 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 28:41 31:13 Quinn, Jessie 12 17 158 9.3 0 15 13.2 3RD-DOWN Conversions 57/175 74/170 Brooks, Derrius 5 13 140 10.8 0 38 28.0 3rd-Down Pct 33 44 Willis, Stephen 11 7 82 11.7 0 44 7.5 4TH-DOWN Conversions 13/26 9/16 Jones, Tristan 12 7 53 7.6 3 30 4.4 4th-Down Pct 50 56 Hayden, Tyrell 12 6 12 2.0 0 11 1.0 SACKS BY-Yards 21-130 25-204 Booker, Marell 11 5 44 8.8 0 20 4.0

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Savko, Brad 12 3 35 11.7 0 20 2.9 Wolke, David 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Boyer, Dustin 11 2 21 10.5 0 16 1.9 Minturn, Zac 0 2-3 7-8 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 13 Rainey, Bobby 8 2 8 4.0 0 7 1.0 Cooper, Qntrnce 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Boyd, Blake 11 1 46 46.0 0 46 4.2 Boyd, Blake 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Letcher, Ronnie 10 1 11 11.0 0 11 1.1 Rainey, Bobby 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Jeter, Clark 4 1 8 8.0 0 8 2.0 McCloud, Andrew 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Tamme, Seth 6 1 8 8.0 0 8 1.3 Brooks, Derrius 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Total 12 165 1,706 10.3 9 62 142.2 Smith, Brandon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Opponents 12 244 2,554 10.5 18 58 212.8 Willis, Stephen 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Johnson, Jared 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 PUNT RETURNS Minor, Marcus 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0 Player No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Total 25 13-19 21-25 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 210 Gaebler, Jake 8 59 7.4 0 18 Opponents 40 16-24 36-38 0-0 0 0-1 1 0 326 Rainey, Bobby 7 22 3.1 0 7 Cooper, Qntrnce 1 6 6.0 0 6 TOTAL OFFENSE Willis, Stephen 1 0 0.0 0 0 Player G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg./G Graves, Wenquel 1 1 1.0 0 1 Wolke, David 11 325 301 1278 1579 143.5 Total 18 88 4.9 0 18 Hayden, Tyrell 12 92 388 0 388 32.3 Opponents 20 237 11.9 0 44 Black, K.J. 3 81 68 277 345 115.0 Booker, Marell 11 67 285 0 285 25.9 INTERCEPTIONS Rainey, Bobby 8 42 259 0 259 32.4 Player No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Taylor, Dexter 10 49 200 53 253 25.3 Beard, Ryan 3 31 10.3 0 24 Willis, Stephen 11 15 97 0 97 8.8 Santoro, Mark 2 51 25.5 0 28 Smith, Brandon 4 43 31 47 78 19.5 McBride, Darvis 1 10 10.0 0 10 Moore, Jeremy 12 2 0 51 51 4.2 Boyd, Blake 1 25 25.0 1 25 Brooks, Derrius 5 5 45 0 45 9.0 Calhoun, Trent 1 0 0.0 0 0 McCloud, Andrew 10 11 38 0 38 3.8 Misaalefua, O. 1 0 0.0 0 0 Graves, Wenquel 12 3 11 0 11 0.9 Minor, Marcus 1 10 10.0 0 10 Johnson, Jared 12 4 11 0 11 0.9 Watters, Travis 1 18 18.0 0 18 Johnson, Rod 4 1 3 0 3 0.8 Total 11 145 13.2 1 28 Gaebler, Jake 10 2 -1 0 -1 -0.1 Opponents 12 339 28.2 3 97 TEAM 6 3 -9 0 -9 -1.5 Total 12 746 1,727 1,706 3,433 286.1 KICK RETURNS Opponents 12 835 1,949 2,554 4,503 375.2 Player No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Rainey, Bobby 19 581 30.6 0 92 FIELD GOALS Willis, Stephen 13 304 23.4 0 43 Player M-A Pct. 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg. Blk. Cooper, Qntrnce 10 212 21.2 0 30 Minturn, Zac 2-3 66.7 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 27 0 McCloud, Andrew 6 169 28.2 0 65 Siewert, Tanner 11-16 68.8 0-0 5-6 2-2 3-6 1-2 50 1 Hayden, Tyrell 5 78 15.6 0 23 Booker, Marell 2 32 16.0 0 25 FIELD GOAL SEQUENCE Total 55 1,376 25.0 0 92 WKU Opponents Opponents 43 880 20.5 1 100 Indiana (27), (22) (28) Eastern Kentucky (48), 45 (46), (41) FUMBLE RETURNS Alabama — (22), 47, (25) Player No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Murray State (30), (42), (32) (24), 47 Smith, Taurean 1 7 7.0 0 7 Kentucky (50), 45 (45), (33) Total 1 7 7.0 0 7 Virginia Tech (48), (24) (27), (22) Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Ball State 42, 50 21, (37) Florida Atlantic (29), (22) (23) SCORING North Texas 21 (42) |------PATs ------| Troy 43 50, (34), 35, 36 Player TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv. Pass DXP Saf. Pts. Middle Tennessee (22) — Siewert, Tanner 0 11-16 14-17 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 47 Fla. International (26) 33, (40), 42, (25) Gaebler, Jake 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Hayden, Tyrell 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Booker, Marell 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Jones, Tristan 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18

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By The Numbers PUNTING KICKOFFS Player No. Yards Avg. Lg. TB FC I20 Blk. Player No. Yards Avg. TB OB Retn. Net YdLn. Moore, Jeremy 67 2,472 36.9 55 3 16 16 0 Siewert, Tanner 45 2741 60.9 1 2 Total 67 2,472 36.9 55 3 16 16 0 Minturn, Zac 4 159 39.8 0 0 Opponents 50 1,996 39.9 71 4 11 12 1 Total 49 2,900 59.2 1 2 880 40.8 29 Opponents 67 4,195 62.6 10 1 1,376 39.1 30

DEFENSIVE LEADERS |------Tackles ------| |- Sacks -| |------Pass Def ------| |---- Fumbles ----| Blk. Player GP Solo Ast. Total TFL/Yds. No.-Yds. INT-Yds. BrUp QBH Rcv.-Yds. FF Kick Saf. 18 Watters, Travis 12 36 37 73 2.0-10 0.5-6 1-18 3 — 1-0 1 — — 6 Boyd, Blake 11 33 34 67 9.5-32 3.5-21 1-25 7 1 1-0 — — — 25 Higgins, Alonzo 11 31 36 67 4.0-12 1.5-9 — 2 1 — — 1 — 19 Santoro, Mark 12 34 26 60 0.5-3 0.5-3 2-51 1 — — 2 — — 2 Minor, Marcus 11 40 15 55 2.0-3 — 1-10 2 — — 1 — — 4 McBride, Darvis 11 24 26 50 2.5-5 — 1-10 4 — — — — — 42 Harbison, L.J. 12 23 26 49 4.0-7 1.0-1 — — — — — — — 41 Smith, Taurean 12 19 30 49 0.5-6 0.5-6 — 1 — 1-7 — — — 48 Sowders, Ben 12 26 21 47 7.0-25 2.5-17 — 1 — — — — — 15 Beard, Ryan 11 20 21 41 1.0-10 1.0-10 3-31 3 — — — — — 96 Anderson, Kyle 12 17 21 38 6.0-22 2.5-9 — 1 1 — 1 — — 90 Cline, Dan 12 16 17 33 8.0-26 1.0-3 — 4 2 1-0 1 1 — 55 Dark, Robert 10 13 19 32 5.5-16 1.5-8 — — 4 1-0 — — — 47 Calhoun, Trent 10 14 12 26 4.5-18 1.0-11 1-0 4 — — — — — 92 Belcher, Jon 11 8 14 22 1.5-3 — — — — — — — — 10 Bullard, Chris 10 13 7 20 — — — — — — — — — 32 Jones, Erik 9 12 6 18 — — — 2 — — 1 — — 53 Clendenin, Jred 12 8 10 18 3.5-19 1.5-7 — — — — — 1 — 21 Morris, Jihad 3 9 5 14 1.0-12 — — — — — — — — 50 Duvall, Ben 12 3 10 13 — — — — — — — — — 46 Miller, Braxstn 12 8 3 11 1.0-10 1.0-10 — — 1 — — — — 24 Franklin, Chris 11 7 3 10 — — — — — 2-0 1 — — 38 Gothard, Mike 11 1 8 9 0.5-2 0.5-2 — — — — — — — 16 Boyer, Dustin 11 1 8 9 — — — — — — — — — 30 Cloud, Brad 5 5 3 8 0.5-1 — — 1 — — — — — 9 Etheridge,R. 5 6 2 8 — — — — — — — — — 59 Clark, Terald 8 3 5 8 1.0-1 — — 1 1 — — — — 31 Misaalefua, O. 8 2 5 7 — — 1-0 — — — — — — 97 Harrell, Neil 10 — 4 4 1.0-7 1.0-7 — — 1 — — — — 57 Burns, Marquise 3 3 1 4 — — — — 1 — — — — 94 Hartnett, Nick 6 1 3 4 — — — — — — — — — 36 Baughman, Drius 6 2 1 3 — — — — — — — — — 44 Moore, Jeremy 12 3 — 3 — — — — — — — — — 28 Willis, Stephen 11 2 — 2 — — — — — — — — — 49 Stinson, Josh 12 1 1 2 — — — — — — — — — 23 Mitchell, Clint 3 1 1 2 — — — — — — — — — 40 Johnson, Jared 12 1 1 2 — — — — — — — — — 27 Johnson, Rod 4 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 8 Tamme, Seth 6 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 26 Hibbitt, Avery 7 — 1 1 — — — — — — — — — 22 Letcher, Ronnie 10 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 14 Garrett, John 4 — 1 1 — — — — — — — — — 33 Jones, Tristan 12 — 1 1 — — — — — — — — — 81 Quinn, Jessie 12 1 — 1 1.0-2 — — — — — — — — 13 Taylor, Dexter 10 — 1 1 — — — — — — — — — 87 Graves, Wenquel 12 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 3 Wolke, David 11 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 20 Booker, Marell 11 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 1 Hayden, Tyrell 12 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 37 Siewert, Tanner 11 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — 17 Rainey, Bobby 8 1 — 1 — — — — — — — — — Total 12 459 446 905 69-255 21-130 11-145 37 13 7-7 11 4 — Opponents 12 432 380 812 84-368 25-204 12-339 43 20 7-0 12 2 —

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By The Numbers INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (OFFENSE) Rushing (Atts-Yds/TD-Lg) Black Booker Hayden McCloud Rainey Taylor Wolke at Indiana 15-47/0-23 5-6/0-3 3-5/0-6———— at Eastern Kentucky 3-13/0-6 8-49/1-15 26-98/1-13 1-5/0-5 7-19/1-7 — 9-21/0-6 at Alabama — 4-0/0-7 5-9/0-6 — 4-11/0-5 1-5 7-10/0-13 Murray State — 12-44/1-18 8-24/0-8 2-3/1-2 — 1-0 4-6/0-3 at Kentucky 15-8/0-12 4-5/0-2 3-10/0-6 2-5/0-8 9-99/0-40 — 4-15/0-5 at Virginia Tech — 2-5/0-5 1-(-2)/0-0 1-(-3)/0-0 8-54/0-31 14-96/0-26 6-(-2)/0-0 Ball State — 1-1/0-1 5-7/0-8 — 8-59/0-25 6-43/0-19 13-58/0-14 Florida Atlantic — 5-70/1-37 10-84/1-64 1-(-5)/0-0 6-17/0-9 10-45/0-11 6-12/0-11 North Texas — — 17-117/1-32 1-1/0-1 — 2-(-14)/0-0 21-178/2-36 at Troy — 7-29/0-9 6-0/0-4 — — 5-25/0-21 2-3/0-5 Middle Tennessee — 11-54/0-21 6-26/0-9 1-2/0-2 — — 14-(-5)/0-11 at Florida International — 8-28/0-8 2-15/0-12———7-11/0-17

Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds/TD-Lg) Black Wolke Smith at Indiana 31-19-0-219/1-32 — — at Eastern Kentucky 7-5-0-50/0-16 18-9-0-84/1-18 — at Alabama — 25-14-1-116/1-30 1-0-0-0/0-0 Murray State — 25-15-1-254/1-54 2-2-0-(-9)/0-1 at Kentucky 10-3-0-8/0-6 4-3-0-7/0-8 — at Virginia Tech — 19-7-1-41/0-20 — Ball State — 29-17-1-161/1-20 — Florida Atlantic — 11-5-0-34/0-16 — North Texas — 13-27-3-190/2-62 — at Troy — 3-8-0-32/0-15 10-22-156/0-16 Middle Tennessee — 30-18-1-213/1-58 — at Florida International — 36-13-2-138/0-21 —

Receiving (Rec-Yds/TD-Lg) Brooks Cooper Gaebler Graves Jones Quinn Savko at Indiana 1-19/0-19 5-83/0-29 6-81/1-32 — 2-10/0-6 2-25/0-15 — at Eastern Kentucky 5-43/0-16 1-12/0-12 5-45/0-17 — 1-2/1-2 1-14/0-14 — at Alabama 6-40/0-14 — — 4-29/0-29 1-30/1-30 — 1-9/0-9 Murray State 1-38/0-38 3-60/1-54 — 5-32/0-15 — 4-39/0-14 1-20/0-20 at Kentucky — 1-(-4)/0-0 — 1-6/0-6 — — 1-6/0-6 at Virginia Tech — — 1-3/0-3 4-41/0-20 1-3/1-3 — — Ball State — 4-25/0-13 10-100/1-20 1-(-2)/0-0 — 1-8/0-8 — Florida Atlantic — — 2-34/0-28 — 1-1/0-1 3-15/0-6 — North Texas — 2-37/1-26 8-125/1-62 — — 2-20/0-14 — at Troy — 1-3/0-3 6-27/0-12 4-41/0-16 — 1-9/0-9 — Middle Tennessee — 1-5/0-5 11-125/1-31 2-61/0-58 — 2-17/0-12 — at Florida International — 2-14/0-16 5-48/0-18 4-49/0-21 1-7/0-7 — —

Offensive Line Anthony Chestnut Hughes Jeffries King McLaurin Pressley Ryan at Indiana 38-89-87-2 45-89-87-1 64-89-83-5 — 5-90-100-0——— at Eastern Kentucky 33-93-91-1 — 77-91-91-4 3-92-100-0 83-90-88-6 5-95-100-0 85-94-91-5 85-93-88-6 at Alabama — — 49-94-94-4 — 49-92-92-8 12-96-100-0 — 49-92-92-8 Murray State ————38-91-84-3 — 59-93-90-3 59-94-95-8 at Kentucky — 23-90-78-0 — — 23-93-86-1 — — 41-89-83-2 at Virginia Tech ———————54-89-85-2 Ball State — — 66-92-85-5 66-90-88-0 — — 66-91-84-1 66-90-86-1 Florida Atlantic — — 58-92-88-5 — 58-91-86-4 — 58-94-93-0 58-93-95-4 North Texas 36-94-94-0 — 63-91-90-3 70-94-96-4 70-93-93-3 — 34-93-91-0 70-92-93-3 at Troy — — 35-91-89-4 72-89-86-4 72-91-92-3 — — 72-91-92-3 Middle Tennessee — — 62-92-93-2 — 63-90-92-5 — — 63-93-95-5 at Florida International — — 63-90-92-2 — 50-93-94-1 — — 63-90-90-7

Note — Offensive line numbers are: Total Plays-Overall Grade-Production Grade-Knockdown Blocks

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By The Numbers INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (DEFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS) Tackles — DL (S-A/Tot) Anderson Belcher Clark Clendenin Cline Dark Hartnett Harrell at Indiana 3-0/3 — 0-2/2 0-1/1 2-0/2 2-3/5 1-0/1 — at Eastern Kentucky 1-1/2 0-1/1 0-1/1 — 0-0/0 0-0/0 — — at Alabama 1-3/4 2-0/2 0-0/0 2-2/4 1-1/2 2-0/2 0-2/2 0-1/1 Murray State 0-2/2 1-0/1 0-2/2 1-2/3 1-1/2 1-1/2 — 0-1/1 at Kentucky 1-3/4 1-0/1 — — 1-1/2 2-1/3 — — at Virginia Tech 2-4/6 0-2/2 — 0-1/1 0-1/1 2-3/5 — — Ball State 0-1/1 0-2/2 — — 2-1/3 0-2/2 — 0-1/1 Florida Atlantic 1-1/2———2-3/5 1-7/8 — — North Texas 1-2/3 1-0/1 — — 1-1/2 2-2/4 — — at Troy 6-0/6 — — 1-2/3 4-0/4 1-0/1 0-1/1 1-0/1 Middle Tennessee — 0-5/5 1-0/1 3-0/3 2-3/5——— at Florida International 1-4/5 3-4/7 2-0/2 1-2/3 1-4/5———

Tackles — LBs (S-A/Tot) Boyd Bullard Duvall Gothard Harbison Higgins McBride Miller Smith Sowders at Indiana 6-3/9 — 0-1/1 — 1-0/1 4-7/11 5-0/5 2-0/2 1-3/4 0-2/2 at Eastern Kentucky 3-4/7 0-1/1 — 0-1/1 1-1/2 4-7/11 1-4/5 1-2/3 — 1-2/3 at Alabama 2-1/3 6-1/7 0-1/1 — 0-1/1 2-2/4 3-4/7 2-1/3 3-0/3 2-0/2 Murray State 3-2/5 3-0/3 1-3/4 1-0/1 1-0/1 1-3/4 0-2/2 2-0/2 2-1/3 4-3/7 at Kentucky 4-1/5 1-0/1 — — 4-0/4 3-2/5 5-1/6 — 1-0/1 3-1/4 at Virginia Tech 2-6/8 2-2/4 0-1/1 0-1/1 2-3/5 — 4-7/11 — 1-3/4 5-1/6 Ball State 2-1/3 — — 0-1/1 3-0/3 3-2/5 0-1/1 — 3-7/10 1-4/5 Florida Atlantic 3-4/7 — 0-1/1 0-3/3 1-5/6 2-5/7 — — 2-4/6 2-5/7 North Texas 6-3/9 — 0-1/1 — 1-4/5 3-1/4 2-2/4 1-0/1 1-4/5 — at Troy — — — 0-2/2 5-0/5 5-1/6 — — 3-2/5 4-1/5 Middle Tennessee 1-7/8———5-6/111-1/2 2-2/4 — — 4-2/6 at Florida International 1-2/3 1-3/4 2-2/4 — 0-5/5 4-4/8 2-3/5 — 4-4/8 —

Tackles — DBs (S-A/Tot) Beard Calhoun Cloud Etheridge Franklin Jones Minor Santoro Watters at Indiana — 0-1/1 1-1/2 — — 2-0/2 5-0/5 1-0/1 6-1/7 at Eastern Kentucky 1-4/5 1-0/1 1-0/1 1-1/2 0-1/1 1-0/1 — 0-1/1 1-1/2 at Alabama 1-0/1 — 0-2/2 1-1/2 1-0/1 2-2/4 3-2/5 4-2/6 5-5/10 Murray State 2-2 /4 — 3-0/3 — 2-0/2 1-2/3 2-0/2 0-1/1 3-0/3 at Kentucky 3-3/6 0-1/1 — 3-0/3 — — 4-2/6 3-1/4 4-2/6 at Virginia Tech 2-1/3 0-1/1————2-2/4 2-4/6 2-7/9 Ball State 3-2/5————3-0/3 5-2/7 3-0/3 2-4/6 Florida Atlantic 1-3/4 — — 1-0/1 1-0/1 2-2/4 3-1/4 3-2/5 1-6/7 North Texas 3-2/5 1-1/2 — — 2-2/4 — 3-1/4 4-4/8 3-4/7 at Troy 3-1/4 5-1/6 — — 1-0/1 — 6-1/7 10-1/11 9-0/9 Middle Tennessee 3-1/4 5-3/8————4-2/6 4-6/10 2-2/4 at Florida International — 3-3/6———1-0/1 3-2/5 5-3/8 0-3/3

Field Goals (FG-FGA/Distance) Minturn Siewert Punting (No-Yds-Avg/Lg-I20) Moore at Indiana 2-2/(27 good) — at Indiana 7-307-43.9/54-5 at Eastern Kentucky — 1-2/(48 good, 45 blocked) at Eastern Kentucky 4-143-35.8/52-2 at Alabama — — at Alabama 7-255-36.4/43-0 Murray State — 3-3/(30, 42, 32 good) Murray State 3-127-42.3/46-0 at Kentucky — 1-2 (50 good, 45 miss) at Kentucky 8-294-36.8/55-2 at Virginia Tech — 2-2 (48 good, 24 good) at Virginia Tech 6-222-37.0/57-0 Ball State — 0-2 (42 miss, 50 miss) Ball State 2-85-42.5/43-1 Florida Atlantic — 2-2 (29 good, 22 good) Florida Atlantic 5-145-29.0/36-0 North Texas — 0-1 (21 miss) North Texas 4-133-33.2/45-0 at Troy 0-1/(43 miss) — at Troy 7-242-34.6/40-1 Middle Tennessee — 1-1 (22 good) Middle Tennessee 5-173-34.6/40-2 at Florida International — 1-1 (26 good) at Florida International 9-346-38.4/49-3

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By The Numbers

KO Returns (No-Yds/TD-Lg) Cooper Booker Rainey Willis Punt Returns (No-Yds/TD-Lg) Gaebler Cooper Rainey at Indiana 4-83/0-27 — — — at Indiana 0-0/0-0 — — at Eastern Kentucky 2-52/0-30 1-7/0-7 — — at Eastern Kentucky — 1-6/0-6 — at Alabama 4-77/0-27 — 3-68/0-32 1-16/0-16 at Alabama — — — Murray State — — 3-137/0-92 — Murray State — — 2-7/0-7 at Kentucky — — 4-149/0-74 — at Kentucky — — 2-8/0-6 at Virginia Tech — 1-25/0-25 3-68/0-27 — at Virginia Tech — — 1-3/0-3 Ball State — — 4-92/0-28 — Ball State — — 2-4/0-4 Florida Atlantic — — 2-67/0-50 1-24/0-24 Florida Atlantic — — — North Texas — — — 4-103/0-43 North Texas 4-27/0-18 — — at Troy — — — 3-54/0-22 at Troy — — — Middle Tennessee — — — 1-31/0-31 Middle Tennessee 3-27/0-12 — — at Florida International — — — 3-76/0-41 at Florida International 1-5/0-5 — —

2008 WKU GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing Passing Receiving Tackles (Att-Yds/TD-Lg) (Att-Com-Int-Yds/TD-Lg) (Rec-Yds/TD-Lg) (UT-AT/Tot) at Indiana K.J. Black (15-47/0-23) K.J. Black (31-19-0-219/1-32) Quinterrance Cooper (5-83/0-29) Alonzo Higgins (4-7/11) Jake Gaebler (6-81/1-32) at Eastern Kentucky Tyrell Hayden (26-98/13-1) David Wolke (18-9-0-84/1-18) Jake Gaebler (4-45/0-17) Alonzo Higgins (4-7/11) Derrius Brooks (5-43/0-16) at Alabama Bobby Rainey (4-11/0-5) David Wolke (25-14-1-116/1-30) Derrius Brooks (6-40/0-14) Travis Watters (5-5/10) Murray State Marell Booker (12-44/1-18) David Wolke (25-15-1-254/1-54) Quinterrance Cooper (3-60/1-54) Ben Sowders (4-3/7) at Kentucky Bobby Rainey (9-99/0-40) David Wolke (4-3-0-7/0-8) Clark Jeter (1-8/0-8) Jihad Morris (7-1/8) at Virginia Tech Dexter Taylor (14-96/0-26) David Wolke (19-7-1-49/1-20) Wenquel Graves (4-41/0-20) Darvis McBride (4-7/11) Ball State Bobby Rainey (8-59/0-25) David Wolke (29-17-1-161/1-20) Jake Gaebler (10-100/1-20) Taurean Smith (3-7/10) Florida Atlantic Tyrell Hayden (10-84/1-64) David Wolke (11-5-0-34/0-16) Jake Gaebler (2-34/0-28) Robert Dark (1-7/8) North Texas David Wolke (21-178/2-36) David Wolke (27-13-3-190/2-62) Jake Gaebler (8-125/1-62) Blake Boyd (6-3/9) at Troy Brandon Smith (13-43/1-20) Brandon Smith (22-10-156/0-16) Jake Gaebler (6-27/0-12) Mark Santoro (10-1/11) Middle Tennessee Marell Booker (11-53/0-21) David Wolke (30-18-1-213/1-58) Jake Gaebler (11-125/1-31) L.J. Harbison (5-6/11) at Florida International Marell Booker (8-25/0-8) David Wolke (36-13-2-138/0-21) Jake Gaebler (5-48/0-18) Mark Santoro (5-3/8) Alonzo Higgins (4-4/8) Taurean Smith (4-4/8)

IN THE RED ZONE WKU Opponents WKU Breakdown by Game Opponent Breakdown by Game Trips 27 50 at IU — 2 trips, 0 TDs, 2 FG, 100% score IU — 3 trips, 2 TDs, 1 FG, 100% score TDs 13 27 at EKU — 5 trips, 4 TDs, 1 FG, 100% score EKU — 1 trip, 1 TD, 0 FG, 100% score FGs 10 10 at UA — 0 trips, 0 TDs, 0 FG, 0% score UA — 9 trips, 5 TDs, 2 FGs, 77.8% score Pct. TD 48.1 54.0 Murray — 6 trips, 4 TDs, 2 FG, 100% score Murray — 2 trips, 0 TD, 1 FG, 50% score Pct. Score 85.2 74.0 at UK — 0 trips, 0 TDs, 0 FG, 0% score UK — 4 trips, 4 TD, 0 FG, 100% score at Va. Tech — 2 trips, 1 TD, 1 FG, 100% score Va. Tech — 6 trips, 2 TD, 2 FG, 66.7% score Fumble 1 3 BSU — 2 trips, 1 TD, 0 FG, 50% score BSU — 5 trips, 3 TD, 1 FG, 80% score INT 2 2 FAU — 3 trips, 0 TD, 2 FG, 67% score FAU — 4 trips, 2 TD, 1 FG, 75% score Missed FG 1 5 UNT — 4 trips, 2 TD, 0 FG, 50% score UNT — 4 trips, 4 TD, 0 FG, 100% score Downs 0 1 at Troy — 1 trip, 1 TD, 0 FG, 100% score Troy — 6 trips, 1 TD, 1 FG, 33% score End Half 0 2 MTSU — 1 trip, 0 TD, 1 FG, 100% score MTSU — 2 trips, 1 TD, 0 FG, 50% score at FIU — 1 trip, 0 TD, 1 FG, 100% score FIU — 4 trips, 2 TD, 1 FG, 75% score

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By The Numbers 2008 WKU INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES Category WKU Hilltoppers Opponents Long Rush 64 — Tyrell Hayden vs. Florida Atlantic, 10/18 75 — Kellen Lewis, Indiana, 8/30 Long Pass 62 — David Wolke vs. North Texas, 11/1 58 — Levi Brown, Troy, 11/8 Long Punt 55— Jeremy Moore at Kentucky, 9/27 59 — Logan O’Connor , Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Long Punt Ret 7 — Bobby Rainey vs. Murray State, 9/20 44 — Dicky Lyons, Jr., Kentucky, 9/27 Long KO Ret 92 — Bobby Rainey vs. Murray State, 9/20 100 — Derrick Locke, Kentucky, 9/27 Long Pass Int. Ret 28 — Mark Santoro vs. Murray State, 9/20 97 — Tobe Nwigwe, North Texas, 11/1 Long Fumble Ret 7 — Taurean Smith vs. MTSU, 11/15 n/a Long FG 50 — Tanner Siewert at Kentucky, 9/27 46 — Taylor Long, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Long FG Att 50 — Tanner Siewert at Kentucky, 9/27 50 — Sam Glusman, Troy, 11/8 50 — Tanner Siewert vs. Ball State, 10/11 Rush Yards 178 — David Wolke vs. North Texas, 11/1 194 — Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic, 10/18 Rush Attempts 26 — Tyrell Hayden at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 23 — Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic, 10/18 23 — DuJuan Harris, Troy, 11/8 Pass Yards 254 — David Wolke vs. Murray State, 9/20 298 — Levi Brown, Troy, 11/8 Pass Atts 36 — David Wolke at Florida International, 12/6 46 — Levi Brown, Troy, 11/8 Pass Comps 19 — K.J. Black at Indiana, 8/30 30 — Levi Brown, Troy, 11/8 Total Offense Atts 48 — David Wolke vs. North Texas, 11/1 (368 yds) 63 — Levi Brown, Troy, 11/8 Total Offense Yards 368 — David Wolke vs. North Texas, 11/1 (48 atts) 329 — Kellen Lewis, Indiana, 8/30 (36 atts) Receiving Yards 125 — Jake Gaebler vs. North Texas, 11/1 (8 catches) 104 — Greg Ellingson, Florida International, 12/6 (6 catches) Receptions 10 — Jake Gaebler vs. Ball State, 10/11 (100 yds) 9 — Patrick Roberts, Murray State, 9/20 (67 yds) Punts 9 — Jeremy Moore at Florida International (38.4 avg) 6 — Kienan Cullen, Murray State, 9/20 (47.3 avg) 6 — Truman Spencer, North Texas, 11/1 (40.0 avg) Punt Average 43.9 — Jeremy Moore at Indiana, 8/30 (7 punts, 307 yds) 50.0 — Joe Kleinsmith, Indiana, 8/30 (1 punt, 50 yds) Punt Ret 4 — Jake Gaebler vs. North Texas, 11/1 (27 yds) 2 — Javier Arenas, Alabama, 9/13 (38 yards) 2 — Ja-Vonta Trotter, Murray State, 9/20 (41 yds) 2 — Victory Harris, Virginia Tech, 10/4 (30 yds) 2 — T.Y. Hilton, Florida International, 12/6 (16 yds) Punt Return Yards 27 — Jake Gaebler vs. North Texas, 11/1 (4 rets) 54 — Dicky Lyons Jr., Kentucky, 9/27 (4 rets) Kickoff Ret 4 — Quinterrance Cooper at Indiana, 8/30 (83 yds) 5 — Jeremy Caldwell, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 (96 yds) 4 — Quinterrance Cooper at Alabama, 9/13 (77 yds) 5 — Charlie Jordan, Murray State, 9/20 (72 yds) 4 — Bobby Rainey at Kentucky, 9/27 (149 yds) 4 — Bobby Rainey vs. Ball State, 10/11 (92 yds) 4 — Andrew McCloud vs. North Texas, 11/1 (131 yds) 4 — Stephen Willis vs. North Texas, 11/1 (103 yds) Kickoff Ret. Yards 149 — Bobby Rainey at Kentucky, 9/27 (4 rets) 127 — Derrick Locke, Kentucky, 9/27 (2 rets.) All-Purpose Yards 256 — Bobby Rainey at Kentucky, 9/27 (99 rush, 157 ret) 194 — Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic, 10/18 (194 rush) Points Scored 13 — Tanner Siewert vs. Murray State, 9/20 (3 FG, 4 PAT) 12 — Kellen Lewis, Indiana, 8/30 (2 TDs) 12 — Mark Ingram, Alabama, 9/13 (2 TDs) 12 — Darren Evans, Virginia Tech, 10/4 (2 TDs) 12 — Brock Strickler, North Texas, 11/1 (2 TDs) Total Tackles 11 — Alonzo Higgins at Indiana, 8/30 (4 solo, 7 assts) 16 — Tyjuan Jones, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 (7 solo, 9 assts) 11 — Alonzo Higgins at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 (4 solo, 7 assts) 11 — Darvis McBride at Virginia Tech, 10/4 (4 solo, 7 assts) 11 — Mark Santoro at Troy, 11/8 (10 solo, 1 assts) 11 — L.J. Harbison vs. MTSU 11/15 (5 solo, 6 assts) Solo Tackles 10 — Mark Santoro Troy, 11/8 10 — Kylie Hill, North Texas, 11/1 Assisted Tackles 7 — Alonzo Higgins at Indiana, 8/30 9 — Tyjuan Jones, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 7 — Alonzo Higgins at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 7 — Darvis McBride at Virginia Tech, 10/4 7 — Travis Watters at Virginia Tech, 10/4 7 — Taurean Smith vs. Ball State, 10/11 7 — Robert Dark vs.Florida Atlantic, 10/18

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By The Numbers GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Offense Opponent WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR QB FB/RB/WR/TE RB/WR at Indiana Cooper Ryan McLaurin Hughes Chestnut Pressley Gaebler Quinn Black Jones Hayden at Eastern Kentucky Brooks Ryan Hughes Pressley Chestnut King Gaebler Quinn Black Letcher Hayden at Alabama Cooper Ryan Hughes Pressley Anthony King Brooks Quinn Wolke Graves Hayden Murray State Cooper Ryan Hughes Pressley Anthony King Brooks Graves Wolke Letcher Hayden at Kentucky Cooper Ryan Hughes Pressley Anthony King Quinn Graves Black Jones Booker at Virginia Tech Gaebler Jeffries Hughes Pressley Ryan King Quinn Graves Wolke Jones Rainey Ball State Cooper Jeffries Hughes Pressley Ryan King Gaebler Quinn Wolke Johnson Rainey Florida Atlantic Letcher Jeffries Hughes Pressley Ryan King Quinn Willis Wolke Jones Rainey North Texas Gaebler Jeffries Hughes Pressley Ryan King Quinn Willis Wolke Cooper Hayden at Troy Gaebler Jeffries Highes Anthony Ryan King Quinn Cooper Wolke Jones Booker Middle Tennessee Gaebler Jeffries Hughes Ryan Elder King Quinn Cooper Wolke Willis Booker at Florida International Gaebler Jeffries Hughes Ryan Elder Chestnut Quinn Cooper Wolke Willis Booker

Defense Opponent LE NT RE OLB/DB ILB ILB OLB/DB CB SS FS CB at Indiana Cline Clark Dark Boyd Higgins McBride Sowders Minor Misaalefua Watters Jones at Eastern Kentucky Cline Clark Dark Boyd Higgins McBride Sowders Calhoun Beard Watters Jones at Alabama Cline Clark Dark Boyd Higgins McBride Sowders Minor Beard Watters Jones Murray State Cline Clark Dark Boyd Higgins McBride Sowders Minor Beard Watters Jones at Kentucky Cline Clark Dark Boyd Higgins McBride Sowders Minor Beard Watters Morris at Virginia Tech Cline Belcher Dark Boyd Harbison McBride Sowders Minor Beard Watters Morris Ball State Cline Belcher Dark Boyd Harbison McBride Sowders Minor Beard Watters Morris Florida Atlantic Cline Anderson Dark Boyd Harbison Smith Sowders Minor Beard Watters Jones North Texas Cline Anderson Dark Boyd Higgins McBride Santoro Minor Beard Watters Calhoun at Troy Cline Anderson Dark Sowders Harbison McBride Santoro Minor Beard Watters Calhoun Middle Tennessee Belcher Anderson Cline Boyd Harbison McBride Sowders Minor Beard Watters Calhoun at Florida International Belcher Anderson Cline Boyd McBride Sowders Santoro Minor Misaalefua Watters Calhoun

2008 GAME-BY-GAME TEAM COMPARISON First Downs Rushing Passing Tot. Off. Ret. 3rd Down Team Total/Ru-Pa-Pe Att-Yds/TD-Lg Att-Com-Int-Yds/TD-Lg Att-Yds TOP Yds. TOs Pen-Yds. Conv. Punts-Avg WKU 14/3-9-2 31-63/0-23 31-19-0-219/1-32 62-282 32:45 83 1 2-29 6-16 7-43.9 at Indiana 21/12-8-1 41-297/2-75 30-18-1-153/2-26 71-450 27:15 88 1 7-63 4-12 4-38.5 WKU 27/17-8-2 60-255/4-17 14-25-0-134/1-18 85-382 36:29 65 0 7-75 12-19 4-35.8 at Eastern Kentucky 14/1-11-2 14-27/1-8 24-41-0-228/0-37 55-255 23:31 127 1 6-67 2-12 5-36.2 WKU 9/2-6-1 22-42/0-13 14-26-1-116/1-30 48-158 22:39 179 2 5-27 3-12 7-36.4 at Alabama 30/16-14-0 49-281/3-51 21-33-1-215/2-36 82-557 37:21 63 2 3-25 9-14 0-0.0 WKU 17/7-9-1 38-116/4-18 27-17-1-245/1-54 65-361 28:45 221 1 4-45 8-16 3-42.3 Murray State 15/2-10-3 20-11/0-14 42-26-4-228/0-35 62-239 31:15 208 4 6-51 2-14 6-47.3 WKU 8/8-0-0 37-142/0-40 14-6-0-15/0-8 51-157 27:34 167 1 1-15 3-15 8-36.8 at Kentucky 23/13-9-1 38-216/3-35 32-21-1-182/1-23 70-398 32:26 181 1 5-35 7-13 4-33.8 WKU 8/5-3-0 32-148/0-31 20-8-1-95/1-46 52-243 25:22 114 1 13-113 3-14 6-37.0 at Virginia Tech 19/9-6-4 51-151/2-18 18-13-1-142/1-28 69-293 34:38 145 1 6-40 9-17 4-39.8 WKU 19/8-11-0 34-183/0-25 19-31-1-169/1-20 65-352 29:18 103 3 6-66 6-13 2-42.5 Ball State 21/9-9-3 40-200/1-38 14-22-1-155/2-20 62-355 30:42 20 1 7-71 3-10 3-47.7 WKU 19/9-3-4 41-240/2-64 17-9-1-77/0-28 58-317 27:18 128 1 4-40 2-12 5-29.0 Florida Atlantic 22/12-9-1 44-225/2-74 23-15-0-174/1-24 67-399 32:42 108 1 11-100 3-11 5-37.4 WKU 21/13-8-0 42-314/2-36 13-27-3-180/2-62 69-504 29:59 271 4 8-67 5-13 4-33.2 North Texas 21/10-10-1 29-173/2-38 23-37-1-214/4-27 66-387 30:01 343 2 7-56 7-14 6-40.0 WKU 15/8-4-3 35-121/1-21 33-15-1-95/0-16 68-216 31:49 54 1 2-14 4-17 7-34.6 at Troy 24/11-13-0 33-131/0-21 46-30-1-298/2-58 79-429 27:06 38 2 7-66 11-19 3-29.7 WKU 17/6-9-2 33-68/0-21 30-18-1-213/1-58 63-281 27:40 108 2 4-34 3-12 5-34.6 Middle Tennessee 18/6-11-1 41-101/1-29 30-19-1-212/2-33 71-313 32:20 43 2 3-35 9-17 6-46.7 WKU 11/1-8-2 23-42/0-17 13-37-2-138/0-21 60-180 24:38 123 2 8-90 2-16 9-38.4 at Florida International 23/7-13-3 47-143/1-15 20-34-0-292/1-30 81-435 35:22 72 0 9-98 8-17 4-36.0

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By The Numbers 2008 WKU LONG SCORING DRIVES (80 YARDS OR MORE) Opponent Score Quarter Time Remaining Plays-Yds. TOP Scoring Play Indiana 13-24 4 9:39 12-80 5:38 Jake Gaebler, 32, pass from K.J. Black Eastern Kentucky 7-0 1 7:56 18-81 7:04 Marell Booker, 4, run Florida Atlantic 17-7 2 6:48 5-96 1:49 Tyrell Hayden, 64, run North Texas 34-31 3 1:20 11-83 3:58 Tyrell Hayden, 25, run North Texas 40-37 4 9:54 9-90 4:20 David Wolke, 1, run Troy 7-14 3 9:28 12-94 5:32 Brandon Smith, 20, run

2008 WKU TEAM SUPERLATIVES Team Highs Team Lows WKU Hilltoppers Opponents WKU Hilltoppers Opponents Points 50 vs. Murray State, 9/20 51, North Texas, 11/1 Points 3 at Kentucky, 9/27 9, Murray State, 9/20 TDs Scored 6 vs. Murray State, 9/20 7, North Texas, 11/1 3 at Fla. International, 12/6 6 vs. North Texas, 11/1 TDs Scored 0 at Kentucky, 9/27 1, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 First Downs 27 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 30, Alabama, 9/13 0 at Fla. International, 12/6 1, Murray State, 9/20 Rush 17 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 16, Alabama, 9/13 First Downs 8 at Kentucky, 9/27 14, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Pass 9 at Indiana, 8/30 14, Alabama, 9/13 8 at Virginia Tech, 10/4 9 vs. Murray State, 9/20 Rush 1 at Fla. International, 12/6 1, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Penalty 4 vs. Fla. Atlantic, 10/18 4, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Pass 0 at Kentucky, 9/27 6, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Rush Atts. 60 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 51, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Penalty 0 at Kentucky, 9/27 1, Indiana, 8/30 Rush Yards 314 vs. North Texas, 11/1 297, Indiana, 8/30 1, Kentucky, 9/27 Pass Atts. 37 at Fla. International, 12/6 46, Troy, 11/8 1, Fla. Atlantic, 10/18 Completions 19 at Indiana, 8/30 30, Troy, 11/8 Rush Atts. 22 at Alabama, 9/13 14, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 19 at Ball State, 10/11 Rush Yards 42 at Alabama, 9/13 11, Murray State, 9/20 Pass Yards 245 vs. Murray State, 9/20 298, Troy, 11/8 42 at Fla. International, 12/6 Offensive Plays 85 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 82, Alabama, 9/13 Pass Atts. 14 at Kentucky, 9/27 18, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Yards 504 vs. North Texas, 11/1 557, Alabama, 9/13 Completions 6 at Kentucky, 9/27 13, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Avg. Per Play 7.3 vs. North Texas, 11/1 6.8, Alabama, 9/13 Pass Yards 15 at Kentucky, 9/27 142, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Penalties 13 at Virginia Tech, 10/4 11, Fla. Atlantic, 10/18 Offensive Plays 48 at Alabama, 9/13 55, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Penalty Yards 113 at Virginia Tech, 10/4 100, Fla. Atlantic, 10/18 Yards 157 at Kentucky, 9/27 239, Murray State, 9/20 Fumbles Lost 2 vs. Ball State, 10/11 1, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Avg. Per Play 3.0 at Fla. International, 12/6 3.9, Murray State, 9/20 1, Alabama, 9/13 Penalties 1 at Kentucky, 9/27 5, Kentucky, 9/27 1, Virginia Tech, 10/4 Penalty Yards 14 at Troy, 11/8 25, Alabama, 9/13 1, Fla. Atlantic, 10/18 Fumbles Lost 0 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 0, Indiana, 8/31 1, Troy, 11/8 0 vs. Murray State, 9/20 0, Murray State, 9/20 3rd Down Conv. 63.2 (12-19), 64.3 (9-14), 0 at Virginia Tech, 10/4 0, Kentucky, 9/27 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 Alabama, 9/13 0 vs. Fla. Atlantic, 10/18 0, Ball State, 10/11 Possession Time 36:29 at 37:21, Alabama, 9/13 0 at Troy, 11/8 0, Fla. International, 12/6 Eastern Kentucky, 9/6 0 at Fla. International, 12/6 3rd Down Conv. 12.5 (2-16) 14.3 (2-14), at Fla. International, 12/6 Murray State, 9/20 Possession Time 22:39 at Alabama, 9/13 23:31, Eastern Kentucky, 9/6

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Tennessee Volunteers South Florida Bulls Saturday, Sept. 5 • Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday, Sept. 12 • Bowling Green, Ky.

Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Location: Tampa, Fla. Founded: 1794 Founded: 1956 Enrollment: 27,739 Enrollment: 46,174 Colors: Orange and White Colors: Green and Gold Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Conference: Southeastern Conference: Big East Stadium: Neyland Stadium Stadium: Raymond James Stadium Capacity/Surface: 100,011/Natural Grass Capacity/Surface: 65,857/Natural Grass President: Dr. Jan Simek President: Dr. Judy Genshaft Athletics Director: Mike Hamilton Athletics Director: Doug Woolard 2008 Overall Record: 5-7 2008 Overall Record: 8-5 SEC Record: 3-5 (5th - East) Big East Record: 2-5 (6th) Postseason: n/a Postseason: MagicJack St. Petersburg Bowl; W, 45-14 vs. Memphis Final National Rank: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Offense: Pro Set Offense: Spread Defense: 4-3 Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 42/28 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 40/20 Starters Returning/Lost: 13/11 Starters Returning/Lost: 11/11 Offensive Starters Returning (7): TE Luke Stocker, OL Chris Scott, OL Vladimir Richard, Offensive Starters Returning (5): QB Matt Grothe, OL Zach Hermann, OL Jacob Sims, WR Gerald Jones, FB Kevin Cooper, QB Jonathan Crompton or QB Nick Stephens WR A.J. Love, WR Jessie Hester Defensive Starters Returning (6): DL Wes Brown, DL Dan Williams, LB Rico McCoy, DB Defensive Starters Returning (6): DL Aaron Harris, DL Terrell McClain, DL George Dennis Rogan, DB Eric Berry Selvie, LB Kion Wilson, DB Nate Allen, DB Jerome Murphy Special Teams Starters Returning (1): PK Daniel Lincoln Special Teams Starters Returning (2): P Delbert Alvarado, PK Maikon Bonani Head Coach: Lane Kiffin (Fresno State ’98) Head Coach: Jim Leavitt (Missouri ’78) Record at UT: First Season Record at USF: 87-52 (13 years) Career Record: First Season Career Record: Same Record vs. WKU: 0-0 Record vs. WKU: 2-2 Assistant Coaches: Ed Orgeron, Assistant Head Assistant Coaches: David Blackwell, Co-Defensive Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line; Monte Kiffin, Coordinator/Linebackers; Mike Canales, Offensive Defensive Coordinator; Jim Chaney, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Carl Franks, Running Coordinator/Offensive Line; James Cregg, Offensive Line/Tight Backs/Recruiting; John Hendrick, Special Teams; Phil Ends; Willie Mack Garza, Defensive Backs; Eddig Gran, McGeoghan, Wide Receivers; Kevin Patrick, Defensive Line; Running Backs; David Reaves, Quarterbacks; Lance Thompson, Larry Scott, Offensive Line; Mike Simmonds, Offensive Line; Linebackers; Frank Wilson, Wide Receivers Joe Tresey, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Football Office: (865) 974-1234 Football Office: (813) 974-4667 Best Time To Contact: Tue-Wed 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (ET), Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Thur. 1:30-2:30 by appointment Lane Kiffin Jim Leavitt Football SID: Chris Fleet Football SID: Bud Ford Office: (813) 974-4086 Office: (865) 974-1212 Cell: (813) 625-6075 Cell: (865) 567-6287 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FAX: (813) 974-5328 FAX: (865) 974-1269 Press Box: (813) 350-6225 Press Box: (865) 974-2937 Web site: www.gousfbulls.com Web site: www.utsports.com 2009 SCHEDULE 2009 SCHEDULE S5...... Wofford S5...... WKU S12...... at WKU S12...... UCLA S19...... Charleston Southern S19...... at Florida* S26...... at Florida State S26...... Ohio O3 ...... at Syracuse* O3 ...... Auburn* O15 ...... Cincinnati* O10 ...... Georgia* Eric Berry O24 ...... at Pittsburgh* George Selvie O24 ...... at Alabama* O30 ...... West Virginia* O31 ...... South Carolina* N12 ...... at Rutgers* N7 ...... Memphis N21 ...... Louisville* N14 ...... at Mississippi* N28 ...... Miami N21 ...... Vanderbilt* D5 ...... at UConn* N28 ...... at Kentucky* 2008 RESULTS (8-5, 2-5 Big East) *-Conference game 2008 RESULTS (5-7, 3-5 SEC East) *-Conference game Tennessee-Martin ...... W, 56-7 at UCLA...... L, 24-27 (ot) at Central Florida...... W, 31-24 (ot) UAB ...... W, 35-3 #11 Kansas ...... W, 37-34 #4 Florida*...... L, 6-30 at Florida International...... W, 17-9 at #15 Auburn* ...... L, 12-14 at North Carolina State...... W, 41-10 Northern Illinois...... W, 13-9 Pittsburgh*...... L, 21-26 at #10 Georgia* ...... L, 14-26 Syracuse* ...... W, 45-13 Mississippi State* ...... W, 34-3 at Louisville* ...... L, 20-24 #2 Alabama* ...... L, 9-29 at Cincinnati* ...... L, 10-24 at South Carolina* ...... L, 6-27 Rutgers*...... L, 16-49 Wyoming...... L, 7-13 UConn* ...... W, 17-13 at Vanderbilt* ...... W, 20-10 at West Virginia* ...... L, 7-13 Kentucky*...... W, 28-10 vs. Memphis (MagicJack St. Petersburg Bowl, St. Petersburg, Fla.)...... W, 45-14

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Central Arkansas Bears Navy Midshipmen Saturday, Sept. 19 • Bowling Green, Ky. Saturday, Sept. 26 • Annapolis, Md.

Location: Conway, Ark. Location: Annapolis, Md. Founded: 1907 Founded: 1845 Enrollment: 12,959 Enrollment: 4,300 Colors: Purple and Gray Colors: Navy Blue and Gold Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Championship Subdivision) Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Conference: Southland Conference: Independent Stadium: First Security Field at Estes Stadium Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Capacity/Surface: 8,500/Natural Grass Capacity/Surface: 34,000/FieldTurf President: Dr. Allen C. Meadors Superintendent: Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler Athletics Director: Dr. Brad Teague Athletics Director: Chet Gladchuk 2008 Overall Record: 10-2 2008 Overall Record: 8-5 SLC Record: 6-1 (1st) Postseason: EagleBank Bowl; L, 19-29 vs. Wake Forest Postseason: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Final National Rank: 12th Sports Network Offense: Spread Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: 27/28 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 47/15 Starters Returning/Lost: 12 /14 Starters Returning/Lost: 18/7 Offensive Starters Returning (4): OL Jeff Battipaglia, OL Curtis Bass, OL Matt Molloy, Offensive Starters Returning (7): RB Brent Grimes, FB Nick Cowger, OL Will Merritt, SB Cory Finnerty OL Casey Thurber, OL Lane Freiwald, WR Willie Landers, WR James Lovett Defensive Starters Returning (7): DL Jabaree Tuani, DL Nate Frazier, DL Matt Nechak, Defensive Starters Returning (9): DL Larry Hart, DL Taylor Scott, LB Vance Fizer, LB LB Clint Sovie, LB Ross Pospisil, LB Ram Vela, DB Wyatt Middleton Jacob Bane, LB James Lancaster, DB Henry Minor, DB Anthony Gambles, DB Pieri Feazell, Special Teams Starters Returning (1): P Kyle Delahooke DB Derrick Boyd Special Teams Starters Returning (2): PK Jonathan Beard, P Head Coach: Ken Niumatalolo (Hawaii ’89) Eddie Carmona Record at Navy: 8-6 (1 year) Career Record: Same Head Coach: Clint Conque (Nicholls State ’83) Record vs. WKU: 0-0 Record at UCA: 68-36 (9 years) Assistant Coaches: Chris Culton, Offensive Line (Tackles); Career Record: Same Justin Davis, Defensive Line; Joe DuPaix, Slot Backs; Tony Record vs. WKU: 0-0 Grantham, Outside Linebackers; Buddy Green, Defensive Assistant Coaches: Matt Williams, Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary, Ashley Ingram, Offensive Line (Center Coordinator/Linebackers; Brooks Hollingsworth, Offensive and Guards); Ivin Jasper, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Coordinator/Offensive Line; Perry Eliano, Defensive Backs; Hud Steve Johns, Inside Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator; Jackson, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs; Jerry Mack, Keith Jones, Outside Linebackers; Mike Judge, Fullbacks; Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers; Buster Faulkner, Danny O’Rourke, Wide Receivers; Dale Pehrson, Defensive Quarterbacks; Brandon Nowlin, Tight Ends; Jordan Malone, Line/Recruiting Coordinator; Joe Speed, Secondary Outside Linebackers; Adam Federle, Recruiting Football Office: (410) 293-2241 Coordinator/Defensive Line Clint Conque Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Ken Niumatalolo Football Office: (501) 450-3153 Best Time To Contact: 1-1:30 CT Daily Football SID: Scott Strasemeier Office: (410) 293-8775 Football SID: Steve East Cell: (443) 336-9023 Office: (501) 450-5743 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (501) 339-8215 FAX: (410) 293-8954 E-mail: [email protected] Press Box: (410) 268-1489 FAX: (501) 450-5740 Web site: www.navysports.com Press Box: (501) 450-5743 Web site: www.ucasports.com 2009 SCHEDULE S5...... at Ohio State 2009 SCHEDULE S12...... Louisiana Tech S4...... at Hawaii S19...... at Pittsburgh S19...... at WKU S26...... WKU S26...... Glenville State O3 ...... Air Force O3 ...... Missouri S&T Larry Hart O10 ...... at Rice Osei Asante O10 ...... at Northwestern State* O17 ...... at SMU O17 ...... Stephen F. Austin* O24 ...... Wake Forest O24 ...... Nicholls State* O31 ...... Temple O31 ...... at Southeastern Louisiana* N7 ...... at Notre Dame N7 ...... Texas State* N14 ...... Delaware N14 ...... at Sam Houston State* N28 ...... at Hawaii N21 ...... at McNeese State* D12 ...... vs. Army (Philadelphia, Pa.) N28 ...... North Dakota 2008 RESULTS (8-5) 2008 RESULTS (10-2, 6-1 Southland) *-Conference game Towson ...... W, 41-13 Henderson State ...... W, 38-14 at Ball State ...... L, 23-35 UC Davis ...... W, 24-21 at Duke ...... L, 31-41 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Little Rock, Ark.) ...... W, 41-17 Rutgers ...... W, 23-21 Quincy ...... W, 51-6 at #15 Wake Forest ...... W, 24-17 at Tulsa ...... L, 34-62 at Air Force...... W, 33-27 Sam Houston State* ...... W, 48-46 #23 Pittsburgh ...... L, 21-42 at Texas State*...... W, 31-24 SMU...... W, 34-7 Southeastern Louisiana* ...... W, 28-21 Temple...... W, 33-27 (ot) at Nicholls State* ...... L, 17-20 vs. Notre Dame (Baltimore, Md.) ...... L, 21-27 Northwestern State* ...... W, 42-6 at Northern Illinois...... W, 16-0 at Stephen F. Austin* ...... W, 49-41 vs. Army (Philadelphia, Pa.) ...... W, 34-0 McNeese State*...... W, 47-30 vs. Wake Forest (EagleBank Bowl, Washington, D.C.) ...... L, 19-29

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FIU Golden Panthers Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Saturday, Oct. 10 • Bowling Green, Ky. Saturday, Oct. 17 • Bowling Green, Ky.

Location: Miami, Fla. Location: Lafayette, La. Founded: 1965 Founded: 1900 Enrollment: 38,000 Enrollment: 15,035 Colors: Blue and Gold Colors: Vermillion and White Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Stadium: FIU Stadium Stadium: Cajun Field Capacity/Surface: 18,000/AstroPlay Capacity/Surface: 31,000/Pro Grass Synthetic Turf System President: Dr. Mark A. Rosenberg President: Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Athletics Director: Pete Garcia Athletics Director: David Walker 2008 Overall Record: 5-7 2008 Overall Record: 6-6 Sun Belt Record: 3-4 (Tie-5th) Sun Belt Record: 5-2 (2nd) Postseason: n/a Postseason: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Offense: Multiple Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: 59/16 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 50/16 Starters Returning: 32 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/6 Offensive Starters Returning (16): QB Paul McCall, RB John Ellis, WR Greg Ellingson, Offensive Starters Returning (7): OL Ian Burks, OL Brad Bustle, OL Johnathan Decoster, WR Jeremy Dickens, WR Jason Frierson, WR T.Y. Hilton, WR Junior Mertile, WR Marquis OL Chris Fisher, WR Louis Lee, OL Kyle Pirtle, FB Geoffrey McCullough Rolle, TE Jonathan Faucher, TE Eric Kirchenberg OL Joe Alajajian, OL Chris Cawthon, OL Defensive Starters Returning (9): DB Orkeys Auriene, DB Dwight Bentley, DB Gerren Mario Carballo, OL Andrew Leavine, OL Ula Matavao, OL Brad Serini Blount, DL Hall Davis, LB Daylon McCoy, DL Terrell Richardson, DL Jermaine Rogers, LB Defensive Starters Returning (14): DB Kreg Brown, DB Anthony Gaitor, DB Dezeriah Jezreel Washington, LB Antwyne Zanders Johnson, DB Jeremiah Weatherspoon, LB Scott Bryant, LB Tyler Special Teams Starters Returning (3): KO Tyler Albrect, LS Clawson, DL James Jones, DL Reginald Jones, DL Jonas Murrell, Scott Hayes, P Spencer Ortego DL Jonathan Nieves, DL Artis Warthen, DL Armond Willis Special Teams Starters Returning (2): K/P Dustin Rivest, LS Head Coach: Rickey Bustle Michael Davies Record at ULL: 32-50 (7 years) Career Record: Same Head Coach: Mario Cristobal (Miami [Fla.] ’93) Record vs. WKU: 0-0 Record at FIU: 6-18 (2 years) Assistant Coaches: Hurlie Brown, Secondary; Kevin Fouquier, Career Record: Same Defensive Coordinator; Ron Hudson, Offensive Record vs. WKU: 1-0 Coordinator/Offensive Line; Justin Lustig, Special Teams Assistant Coaches: Bill Legg, Offensive Coordinator; Phillip Coordinator/Running Backs; Daryl Mason, Wide Receivers; Jorge Galiano, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Apollo Wright, Munoz, Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Gerald Special Teams Coordinator; Mike Cassano, Running Broussard, Defensive Line; Tim Rebowe, Linebackers; Troy Backs/Recruiting Coordinator; Greg Lafferi, Offensive Line; Wingerter, Assistant Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Tackles Alex Mirabal, Tight Ends; Frank Ponce, Wide Receivers; Jeff Mario Cristobal and Tight Ends Rickey Bustle Popovich, Defensive Backs Football Office: (337) 482-6318 Football Office: (305) 348-4152 Best Time To Contact: Mon-Thur, 2:15-3:15 CT Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Football SID: Daryl Cetnar Football SID: Brian Goldman Office: (337) 482-6331 Office: (305) 348-1496 Cell: (337) 654-6923 Cell: (412) 897-0760 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FAX: (337) 482-6529 FAX: (305) 348-2963 Press Box: (337) 851-2255 Press Box: (305) 348-5060 Web site: www.ragincajuns.com Web site: www.fiusports.com 2009 SCHEDULE 2009 SCHEDULE S5...... Southern S12...... at Alabama S12...... Kansas State S19...... at Rutgers S19...... at LSU S26...... Toledo T.Y. Hilton S26...... at Nebraska Chris Fisher O3 ...... at ULM* O10 ...... North Texas* O10 ...... at WKU* O17 ...... at WKU* O17 ...... Troy* O24 ...... Florida Atlantic* O24 ...... at Arkansas State* O31 ...... at Florida International* O31 ...... Louisiana-Lafayette* N7 ...... at Arkansas State* N7 ...... at Middle Tennessee* N14 ...... at Middle Tennessee* N14 ...... North Texas* N21 ...... Louisiana-Monroe* N21 ...... at Florida N28 ...... Troy* D5 ...... Florida Atlantic* 2008 RESULTS (6-6, 4-3 Sun Belt) *-Conference game 2008 RESULTS (5-7, 3-4 Sun Belt) *-Conference game at Southern Mississippi ...... L, 21-51 at #14 Kansas...... L, 10-40 at #24 Illinois...... L, 17-20 at Iowa...... L, 0-42 Kent State...... W, 44-27 #12 South Florida ...... L, 9-17 at Kansas State ...... L, 37-45 at Toledo...... W, 35-16 at Louisiana-Monroe* ...... W, 44-35 at North Texas*...... W, 42-10 at North Texas*...... W, 59-30 Middle Tennesseee*...... W, 31-21 Arkansas State* ...... W, 28-23 at Troy* ...... L, 23-33 Florida International* ...... W, 49-20 at Louisiana-Lafayette*...... L, 20-49 UTEP ...... L, 24-37 Arkansas State* ...... W, 22-21 at Florida Atlantic* ...... L, 29-40 Louisiana-Monroe* ...... L, 27-31 at Troy* ...... L, 3-48 at Florida Atlantic* ...... L, 50-57 (ot) Middle Tennessee* ...... W, 42-28 WKU ...... W, 27-3

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders North Texas Mean Green Saturday, Oct. 24 • Murfreesboro, Tenn. Saturday, Oct. 31 • Denton, Texas

Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Location: Denton, Texas Founded: 1911 Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 23,872 Enrollment: 34,153 Colors: Royal Blue and White Colors: Green and White Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium/Horace Jones Field Stadium: Fouts Field Capacity/Surface: 30,788/Synthetic Turf by Sportexe Capacity/Surface: 30,500/Artificial President: Dr. Sidney McPhee President: Dr. Gretchen Bataille Athletics Director: Chris Massaro Athletics Director: Rick Villarreal 2008 Overall Record: 5-7 2008 Overall Record: 1-11 Sun Belt Record: 3-4 (Tie-5th) Sun Belt Record: 0-7 (8th) Postseason: n/a Postseason: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Offense: Multiple Offense: Spread Defense: 4-3 Multiple Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 45/11 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 47/18 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 18/6 Offensive Starters Returning (10): OL Mike Williams, OL Jamal Lewis, OL Mark Offensive Starters Returning (8): OL Esteban Santiago, OL Victor Gill, OL J.J. Johnson, Thompson, OL Brandon McLeroy, OL Mark Fisher, RB Desmond Gee, WR Patrick OL Gabe Hollivay, RB Cam Montgomery, OL Coleman Feeley, WR Sam Roberson, WR Honeycutt, WR Wes Caldwell, WR Malcolm Beyah, TE Byron McLeod Alex Lott Defensive Starters Returning (7): LB Danny Carmichael, DL Emmanuel Perez, DL Defensive Starters Returning (9): LB TobeNwigwe, LB Craig Robertson, DL Eddrick Dwight Smith, DB Rod Issac, DB Alex Suber, DB Kevin Brown, DB Jeremy Kellem Gilmore, LB A.J. Penson, DB Kylie Hill, DB Royce Hill, DB Darien Williams, DB Adryan Special Teams Starters Returning (4): PK Alan Gendreau, Adams, DT Draylen Ross Holder Patrick Honeycutt, P David DeFatta, LS Adam Wade Special Teams Starters Returning (2): LS Christian Davidson, PK Jeremy Knott Head Coach: Rick Stockstill (Florida State ’82) Record at MTSU: 17-20 (3 years) Head Coach: Todd Dodge Career Record: Same Record at UNT: 3-21 (2 years) Record vs. WKU: 1-1 Career Record: Same Assistant Coaches: Tony Franklin, Offensive Record vs. WKU: 2-0 Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Jimmy Ray Stephens, Offensive Assistant Coaches: Todd Ford, Offensive Line; Justin Watts, Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receivers; Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Gary DeLoach, Defensive Brent Brock, Tight Ends; Willie Simmons, Running Backs; Coordinator/Linebackers; Shelton Gandy, Special Teams Manny Diaz, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Les Herrin, Coordinator/Running Backs; Spencer Leftwich, Offensive Line; Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line; David Bibee, Safeties, Mike Nelson, Defensive Line; Chuck Petersen, Safeties; Carlton Steve Ellis, Cornerbacks Buckels, Cornerbacks; David Rausch, Outside Linebackers; Football Office: (615) 898-2926 Rick Stockstill Clayton George, Wide Receivers Todd Dodge Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Football Office: (940) 565-3653 Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Football SID: Mark Owens Office: (615) 898-2450 Football SID: Eric Capper Cell: (615) 631-9520 Office: (940) 565-2476 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (940) 367-0727 FAX: (615) 898-5626 E-mail: [email protected] Press Box: (615) 898-2312 FAX: (940) 369-8408 Web site: www.goblueraiders.com Press Box: (940) 565-2476 Web site: www.meangreensports.com 2009 SCHEDULE S5...... at Clemson 2009 SCHEDULE S12...... Memphis S3...... at Ball State S19...... at Maryland S12...... Ohio S26...... at North Texas* S19...... at Alabama O6 ...... at Troy* Danny Carmichael S26...... Middle Tennessee* Cam Montgomery O17 ...... Mississippi State O10 ...... at Louisiana-Lafayette* O24 ...... WKU* O17 ...... Florida Atlantic* O31 ...... at Florida Atlantic* O24 ...... at Troy* N7 ...... Florida International* O31 ...... WKU* N14 ...... Louisiana-Lafayette* N7 ...... Louisiana-Monroe* N21 ...... Arkansas State* N14 ...... at Florida International* N28 ...... at Louisiana-Monroe* N21 ...... Army N28 ...... at Arkansas State* 2008 RESULTS (5-7, 3-4 Sun Belt) *-Conference game Troy* ...... L, 17-31 2008 RESULTS (1-11, 0-7 Sun Belt) *-Conference game Maryland ...... W, 24-14 at Kansas State ...... L, 6-45 at Kentucky ...... L, 14-20 Tulsa ...... L, 26-56 at Arkansas State*...... L, 14-31 at #7 LSU ...... L, 3-41 Florida Atlantic...... W, 14-13 at Rice ...... L, 20-77 at Florida International ...... L, 21-31 Florida International* ...... L, 10-42 at Louisville ...... L, 23-42 Louisiana-Lafayette*...... L, 30-59 at Mississippi State...... L, 22-31 at Louisiana-Monroe* ...... L, 23-35 Louisiana-Monroe*...... W, 24-21 Troy* ...... L, 17-45 at WKU ...... W, 21-10 at WKU ...... W, 51-40 North Texas*...... W, 52-13 at Florida Atlantic* ...... L, 13-46 at Louisiana-Lafayette*...... L, 28-42 at Middle Tennessee* ...... L, 13-52 Arkansas State* ...... L, 28-33

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Troy Trojans Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Saturday, Nov. 7 • Bowling Green, Ky. Saturday, Nov. 14 • Monroe, La.

Location: Troy, Ala. Location: Monroe, La. Founded: 1887 Founded: 1931 Enrollment: 28,255 Enrollment: 8,767 Colors: Cardinal, Silver and Black Colors: Maroon and Gold Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Stadium: Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium Stadium: Malone Stadium Capacity/Surface: 20,000/AstroPlay Capacity/Surface: 30,427/ Pro Play Chancellor: Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. President: Dr. James E. Cofer Sr. Athletics Director: Steve Dennis Athletics Director: Bobby Staub 2008 Overall Record: 8-5 2008 Overall Record: 4-8 Sun Belt Record: 6-1 (1st) Sun Belt Record: 3-4 (Tie-5th) Postseason: New Orleans Bowl: L, 27-30 vs. Southern Miss (ot) Postseason: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Offense: Spread Offense: Multiple Defense: 4-2-5 Defense: 3-3-5 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 52/22 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 42/17 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/10 Starters Returning/Lost: 18/7 Offensive Starters Returning (8): QB Levi Brown, RB DuJuan Harris, WR Cornelius Offensive Starters Returning (8): WR JJ McCoy, WR Anthony McCall, WR Darrell Williams, WR Jerrel Jernigan, TE Travis Boyd, OL Steven Adams, OL Danny Franks, OL McNeal, OL Brett Thompson, OL Ryan Dercher, OL Justin Roberts, OL Doug Stroud, RB Tyler Clark Frank Goodin Defensive Starters Returning (5): LB Boris Lee, DL Brandon Lang, DL Camerson Defensive Starters Returning (8): DL Aaron Morgan, DL Aaron Williams, LB Cardia Sheffield, LB Bear Woods, DB Jorrick Calvin Jackson, LB Josh Thomas, DB Nate Brown, DB Otis Stamps, DB James Truxillo, DB Greg Special Teams Starters Returning (3): PK Sam Glusman, KO James Michael Taylor, P Will Goggans Special Teams Starters Returning (2): PK Radi Jabour, P Scott Love Head Coach: Larry Blakeney (Auburn ’70) Record at Troy: 144-73-1 (18 years) Head Coach: Charlie Weatherbie Career Record: Same Record at ULM: 25-45 (6 years) Record vs. WKU: 6-0 Career Record: 70-109 (16 years) Assistant Coaches: Neal Brown, Offensive Record vs. WKU: 0-0 Coordinator/Quarterbacks; John Schlarman, Offensive Line; Assistant Coaches: Mark Collins, Safeties; Bobby Leahy, Chad Scott, Running Backs; Shayne Wasden, Assistant Head Associate Head Coach/Running Back; Darrell Perkins, Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Receivers; Kenny Cornerbacks/Recruiting Coordinator; Troy Reffett, Defensive Edenfield, Inside Receivers; Jeremy Rowell, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Everett Todd, Defensive Line; Chris Coordinator/Defensive Backs; Mo Crain, Defensive Tackles; Vaszily, Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends; Vance Vice, Randy Butler, Defensive Ends/Recruiting Coordinator; Benjy Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator; Jonas Weatherbie, Parker, Linebackers Larry Blakeney Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coordinator Charlie Weatherbie Football Office: (334) 670-3682 Football Office: (318) 342-3575 Best Time To Contact: Mornings Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Football SID: Ricky Hazel Football SID: Adam Prendergast Office: (334) 670-3832 Office: (318) 342-5463 Cell: (334) 372-7032 Cell: (318) 953-4234 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FAX: (334) 670-5665 FAX: (318) 342-5464 Press Box: (334) 670-3229 Press Box: (318) 342-5462 Web site: www.troytrojans.com Web site: www.ulmwarhawks.com 2009 SCHEDULE 2009 SCHEDULE S3...... at Bowling Green State S5...... at Texas S12...... at Florida S12...... Texas Southern S19...... UAB S19...... at Arizona State S26...... at Arkansas State* Levi Brown S26...... at Florida Atlantic* Cardia Jackson O6 ...... Middle Tennessee* O3 ...... Florida International* O17 ...... at Florida International* O13 ...... Arkansas State* O24 ...... North Texas* O24 ...... at Kentucky O31 ...... Louisiana-Monroe* O31 ...... at Troy* N7 ...... at WKU* N7 ...... at North Texas* N14 ...... at Arkansas N14 ...... WKU* N21 ...... Florida Atlantic* N21 ...... at Louisiana-Lafayette* N28 ...... at Louisiana-Lafayette* N28 ...... Middle Tennessee* 2008 RESULTS (8-5, 6-1 Sun Belt) *-Conference game 2008 RESULTS (4-8, 3-4 Sun Belt) *-Conference game at Middle Tennessee* ...... W, 31-17 at #10 Auburn ...... L, 0-34 Alcorn State ...... W, 65-0 vs. Arkansas (Little Rock, Ark.) ...... L, 27-28 at #13 Ohio State ...... L, 10-28 Alabama A&M ...... W, 37-15 at Oklahoma State ...... L, 24-55 at Tulane ...... L, 10-24 at Florida Atlantic* ...... W, 30-17 Louisiana-Lafayette*...... L, 35-44 Florida International* ...... W, 33-23 at Arkansas State*...... L, 29-37 at North Texas*...... W, 45-17 North Texas*...... W, 35-23 at Louisiana-Monroe* ...... L, 30-31 Florida Atlantic* ...... L, 28-29 WKU ...... W, 17-7 Troy*...... W, 31-30 at #19 LSU ...... L, 31-40 at Middle Tennessee* ...... L, 21-24 Louisiana-Lafayette* ...... W, 48-3 at Mississippi ...... L, 0-59 Arkansas State* ...... W, 35-9 at Florida International* ...... W, 31-27 vs. Southern Miss (R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl) ...... L, 27-30 (ot)

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Florida Atlantic Owls Arkansas State Red Wolves Saturday, Nov. 28 • Boca Raton, Fla. Thursday, Dec. 3 • Bowling Green, Ky.

Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Location: Jonesboro, Ark. Founded: 1961 Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 26,000 Enrollment: 11,490 Colors: Blue and Red Colors: Scarlet and Black Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Affiliation: NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Blet Stadium: Lockhart Stadium Stadium: ASU Stadium Capacity/Surface: 20,500/Natural Grass Capacity/Surface: 30,406/ProGreen Artificial Turf President: Frank T. Bogan President: Dr. Les Wyatt Athletics Director: Craig Angelos Athletics Director: Dr. Dean Lee 2008 Overall Record: 7-6 2008 Overall Record: 6-6 Sun Belt Record: 4-3 (Tie-3rd) Sun Belt Record: 4-3 (Tie-3rd) Postseason: Motor City Bowl: W, 24-21 vs. Central Michigan Postseason: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Final National Rank: n/a Offense: Pro Set Offense: Multiple Defense: 4-3 Defense: 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 46/22 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 50/15 Starters Returning/Lost: 14/12 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/10 Offensive Starters Returning (8): QB Rusty Smith, WR Cortez Gent, WR Chris Bonner, Offensive Starters Returning (6): RB Reggie Arnold, FB Jeff Blake, OL Drew Hilton, QB FB William Rose, OL David Matlock, OL Kevin Miller, TE Jamari Grant, OL Lavoris Corey Leonard, WR Jahbari McLennan, OL Dominic Padrta Williams Defensive Starters Returning (8): DL Alex Carrington, LB Darius Glover, DL Bryan Hall, Defensive Starters Returning (5): DL Josh Savidge, DL Daniel Joseph, DB Tarvoris Hill, DB M.D Jennings, DL Khari Mays, LB Javon McKinnon, DB Evan Van Dolah, DB Daylan DB Ed Alexander, DB Tavious Polo Walker Special Teams Starters Returning (1): P Keegan Peterson Special Teams Starters Returning (3): PK Josh Arauco, LS Adam Gaston, RS Brandon Thompkins Head Coach: Howard Schnellenberger (Kentucky ’56) Record at FAU: 48-48 (8 years) Head Coach: Steve Roberts (Ouachita Baptist ’87) Career Record: 148-125-3 (24 years) Record at ASU: 37-47 (7 years) Record vs. WKU: 6-0 Career Record: 86-80-1 (15 years) Assistant Coaches: Kurt VanValkenburgh, Assistant Head Record vs. WKU: 0-0 Coach; Daryl Jackson, Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers; Assistant Coaches: Kevin Corless, Assistant Head Coach/ Kirk Hoza, Defensive Coordinator; Jeff Brohm, Quarterbacks; Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Doug Russ, Offensive Joe Corozza, Tight Ends; Rod Payton, Defensive Tackles; David Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Tony Gilbert, Cornerbacks/ Serna, Running Backs; Johnny Frost, Defensive Ends; Dale Recruiting Coordinator; Corey Batoon, Safeties; David Gunn, Williams, Offensive Line Running Backs; Maurice Harris, Tight Ends; Darren Hiller, Football Office: (561) 297-1094 Offensive Line; Kevin Peoples, Defensive Line; Tyler Siskey, Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Wide Receivers Howard Football Office: (870) 972-2082 Steve Roberts Football SID: Katrina McCormack Schnellenberger Best Time To Contact: Contact SID Office: (561) 297-3163 Cell: (561) 251-5588 Football SID: Jerry Scott E-mail: [email protected] Office: (870) 972-3405 FAX: (561) 297-3963 Cell: (870) 243-6021 Press Box: (561) 251-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fausports.com FAX: (870) 972-3367 Press Box: (870) 972-2541 2009 SCHEDULE Web site: www.astateredwolves.com S5...... at Nebraska S19...... at South Carolina 2009 SCHEDULE S26...... Louisiana-Monroe* S5...... Mississippi Valley State O3 ...... Wyoming S12...... at Nebraska O17 ...... at North Texas* S26...... Troy* O24 ...... at Louisiana-Lafayette* O3 ...... at Iowa Alex Carrington O31 ...... Middle Tennessee* Rusty Smith O13 ...... at Louisiana-Monroe* N7 ...... at UAB O24 ...... Florida International* N14 ...... Arkansas State* O31 ...... at Louisville N21 ...... at Troy* N7 ...... Louisiana-Lafayette* N28 ...... WKU* N14 ...... at Florida Atlantic* D5 ...... at Florida International* N21 ...... at Middle Tennessee* N28 ...... North Texas* 2008 RESULTS (7-6, 4-3 Sun Belt) *-Conference game D3 ...... at WKU* at #11 Texas...... L, 10-52 UAB ...... W, 49-34 2008 RESULTS (6-6, 4-3 Sun Belt) *-Conference game at Michigan State...... L, 0-17 at Texas A&M...... W, 18-14 at Minnesota ...... L, 3-38 Texas Southern ...... W, 83-10 at Middle Tennessee* ...... L, 13-14 Southern Mississippi ...... L, 24-27 Troy* ...... L, 17-30 Middle Tennessee* ...... W, 31-14 at WKU ...... W, 24-20 at Memphis ...... L, 17-29 at Louisiana-Monroe* ...... W, 29-28 Louisiana-Monroe*...... W, 37-29 North Texas*...... W, 46-13 at Louisiana-Lafayette*...... L, 23-28 Louisiana-Lafayette* ...... W, 40-29 at #2 Alabama ...... L, 0-35 at Arkansas State*...... L, 14-28 at Florida International*...... L, 21-22 Florida International* ...... W, 57-50 Florida Atlantic* ...... W, 28-14 vs. Central Michigan (Motor City Bowl, Detroit, Mich.) ...... W, 24-21 at North Texas*...... W, 33-28 at Troy ...... L, 9-35

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Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee at North Texas* Nov. 7 Troy at Bowling Green WKU at Navy Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas State* North Texas at Ball State Florida Atlantic at UAB Oct. 3 FIU at Middle Tennessee* Sept. 5 Arkansas State at Iowa ULM at North Texas* Mississippi Valley State at Arkansas State Wyoming at Florida Atlantic Troy at WKU* Florida Atlantic at Nebraska FIU at ULM* Southern at Louisiana-Lafayette Nov. 14 ULM at Texas Oct. 6 Arkansas State at Florida Atlantic* Middle Tennessee at Clemson Middle Tennessee at Troy* North Texas at FIU* WKU at Tennessee Louisiana-Lafayette at Middle Tennessee* Oct. 10 WKU at ULM* Sept. 12 FIU at WKU* Troy at Arkansas Arkansas State at Nebraska North Texas at Louisiana-Lafayette* FIU at Alabama Nov. 21 Kansas State at Louisiana-Lafayette Oct. 13 Arkansas State at Middle Tennessee* Texas Southern at ULM Arkansas State at ULM* Florida Atlantic at Troy* Memphis at Middle Tennessee FIU at Florida Ohio at North Texas Oct. 17 ULM at Louisiana-Lafayette* Troy at Florida Florida Atlantic at North Texas* Army at North Texas South Florida at WKU Troy at FIU* Louisiana-Lafayette at WKU* Nov. 28 Sept. 19 Mississippi State at Middle Tennessee North Texas at Arkansas State* Florida Atlantic at South Carolina WKU at Florida Atlantic* FIU at Rutgers Oct. 24 Troy at Louisiana-Lafayette* Louisiana-Lafayette at LSU FIU at Arkansas State* Middle Tennessee at ULM* ULM at Arizona State Florida Atlantic at Louisiana-Lafayette* Middle Tennessee at Maryland ULM at Kentucky Dec. 3 North Texas at Alabama WKU at Middle Tennessee* Arkansas State at WKU* UAB at Troy North Texas at Troy* Central Arkansas at WKU Dec. 5 Oct. 31 Florida Atlantic at FIU* Sept. 26 Arkansas State at Louisville Troy at Arkansas State* Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic* Dec. 20 ULM at Florida Atlantic* Louisiana-Lafayette at FIU* R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Toledo at FIU ULM at Troy* Louisiana-Lafayette at Nebraska WKU at North Texas* * Denotes Sun Belt game

Media Notes Message to the Media — The following information dates and non-workers are not permitted in the mailed. Credentials may be picked up at the is intended to assist members of the media in their media working areas. Athletic Media Relations Office in E.A. Diddle coverage of Hilltopper football. Should you require Arena (Room 1140) prior to game day; or, on game additional information, contact Associate Director of Photo Coverage — Photographers requiring Press day at the Media-Will Call (Reservations) window Athletic Media Relations Chris Glowacki. Box space will need a Press Box ticket. WKU side- at Gate 4 at Smith Stadium. The window will open line passes will be issued to authorized personnel and 90 minutes prior to each contest. The Press Box — The East side of Houchens must be displayed at all times. No free-lance photog- Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium is topped by a raphers will be admitted to the sidelines or to the Parking — Media parking is available on a limit- press box designed to meet the needs of members Press Box. A sideline pass will admit the bearer to the ed basis. Reservations must be made well in of the media who staff Hilltopper football. The Press Box for programs, stats, refreshments, etc. advance with Glowacki. Press Box staff will supply programs, flip cards, pregame notes and complete statistical informa- Radio Coverage — Radio broadcast permission Post-Game Interviews — The WKU locker room is tion. A pregame meal and soft drinks are also avail- must be obtained in advance, along with Press Box closed to the media. Head coach David Elson and able. Wireless internet access will also be available reservations, from Glowacki. WKU maintains two select players will be available in the designated to media members needing to get online. courtesy lines for use by schools who can provide postgame news conference room after postgame radio Admission to the Press Box will be granted only to reciprocal arrangements for the Big Red Radio shows, which is done on the field outside the Topper authorized persons with WKU Press Box passes, Network. Other arrangements for installation of locker room. (Note: the visitors’ dressing room is which must be reserved in advance with Glowacki broadcast lines should be made well in advance with located under the east side of the stadium. Contact (no other press passes of any kind will be honored). Glowacki and WKU Telephone Communications the visiting SID for post-game locker room policies.) Each ticket entitles the authorized bearer to the full (270-745-6370). On the road, the Hilltopper locker room will remain courtesies and complete services of the Press Box. closed — WKU will adhere to the home team’s Press Box tickets are non-transferable. Spouses, Picking Up Credentials — No passes will be postgame interview policies whenever possible.

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2009 SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT LOCATION Sat., Sept. 5 at Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. Sat., Sept. 12 South Florida Bowling Green, Ky. Sat., Sept. 19 Central Arkansas Bowling Green, Ky. Sat., Sept. 26 at Navy Annapolis, Md. Sat., Oct. 10 Florida International* Bowling Green, Ky. Sat., Oct. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette* Bowling Green, Ky. Sat., Oct. 24 at Middle Tennessee* Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sat., Oct. 31 at North Texas* Denton, Texas Sat., Nov. 7 Troy* (Homecoming) Bowling Green, Ky. Sat., Nov. 14 at Louisiana-Monroe* Monroe, La. Sat., Nov. 28 at Florida Atlantic* Boca Raton, Fla. Thur., Dec. 3 Arkansas State* Bowling Green, Ky. Sun., Dec. 20 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans, La. (Sun Belt vs. C-USA) * Sun Belt Conference game