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TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY GOLDEN TIGER FOOTBALL 2017 PRESEASON PROSPECTUS FOLLOW THE GOLDEN TIGERS @MYTUATHLETICS 2017 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PRESEASON PROSPECTUS @MyTUAthletics INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 SCHEDULE MEDIA INFORMATION 1-6 DATE SIAC OPPONENT TIME (CST) TV 2017 Schedule/2016 Results 1 Sept. 2 at ALABAMA STATE 7:00 p.m. Quick Facts 2 Sept. 9 vs Albany State 5:00 p.m. (EST) Media Information 3-4 Sept. 16* Clark Atlanta 1:00 p.m. 2017 Opponents SID Directory 4 Sept. 23 at Finlay 2:00 p.m. The SIAC 5 Sept. 30* at Lane 2:00 p.m. SIAC Past Members 5 Oct. 7* vs. Morehouse^ 2:00 p.m. (EST) 2016-17 SIAC Champions/All-Sports Award Winners 6 Oct. 14 Jackson State 6:00 p.m. Oct. 21* at Kentucky State 1:30 p.m. (EST) UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION 7-8 Oct. 28* Central State# 1:00 p.m. President, Dr. Charlotte Morris 8 Nov. 4* MILES 1:00 p.m. Nov. 11 SIAC Championship TBA ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION 9-10 Nov. 18 NCAA 1st Round Playoff TBA interim-Athletics Director, Willie Slate 10 All Times Central COACHING STAFF 11-18 Home games are in BOLD and are played at Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Head Coach Willie Slater 12-13 * SIAC Game Assistant Coaches 14-17 ^ Columbus, Ga. Athletic Department Staff Directory 18 # Homecoming & Montgomery, Ala. (Cramton Bowl) 2017 TUSKEGEE GOLDEN TIGERS 19-34 2017 Roster 20-21 2017 Roster by the Numbers 22-23 2016 SCHEDULE 2017 Returning Players 24-32 DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATT 2017 Returning Squad Members 33 Sept. 3 Clark Atlanta W 36-13 6250 2017 Signing Class/Newcomers 34 Sept. 10 vs. Albany State W 28-18 9500 Sept. 17 Florida A&M W 20-17 19233 2016 SEASON IN REVIEW 35-48 Sept. 24 Lane W 38-7 5329 Season Results 36 Oct. 1 UNC Pembroke W 21-16 6209 Team Statistics 36 Oct. 8 vs. Morehouse* W 28-19 23612 Score by Quarters 36 Oct. 22 Kentucky State L 9-10 25691 Rushing / Passing / Receiving Leaders 36 Oct. 29 Central State W 42-14 2017 Total Offense / Scoring / Punt Returns / Kick Returns 37 Nov. 5 Miles W 13-10 19386 Interceptions / Fumble Returns / Kickoffs / Punting/ FG Sequence 37 Nov. 12 Virginia State L 45-35 2382 All-Purpose Yards 38 Nov. 19 Newberry W 35-33 2645 Defensive Statistics 39 Nov. 26 North Greenville L 26-45 3289 Game-by-Game Statistics / Offensive Starters / Defensive Starters 40 Game-by-Game Passing / Rushing / Receiving 41 Game-by-Game Tackles 42 Game-by-Game Tackles for Loss / Sacks / Punting / Kicking 43 Scoring Drives / Driving Superlatives / Longest Plays from Scrimmage 44 Tuskegee Individual Highs / Team Game Highs 45 Opponent Individual Highs / Team Game Highs 45 Participation 46-47 Postseason Honors 48 CREDITS ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT EDITOR The mission of Tuskegee University Athletics is to promote student-athlete development through education and ath- Jasher Cox letic competition; to stimulate values so participants can become active global citizens; to achieve excellence in which the University and community take pride; and to prepare students to meet lifelong intellectual, ethical, social, and career challenges. Athletics also contributes to the University through athletic and academic achievement, generates EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE visibility, promotes institutional pride, enhances campus life and serves as a connection with alumni and fans. Patrice Benson Tuskegee University athletic department staff ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Tuskegee University Athletics strives to instill love, passion and pride of the University in all student-athletes. It is also our desire to compete at the highest level in all sports ultimately achieving to be the best in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and within our region. The athletic department is also committed to the utmost integrity through NCAA rules compliance, fiscal responsibility and student-athlete personal development. Ath- letics will provide exceptional value and benefit to the mission of Tuskegee University and community, demonstrate unrivaled pride and foster relationships with all constituents. Finally, Tuskegee University Athletics aspire to be a regional center of excellence providing opportunities for advanced academic and athletic experiences, within a caring community, designed to promote success in a global society. 3 2017 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PRESEASON PROSPECTUS www.GOLDENTIGERSPORTS.com QUICK FACTS IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS COACHING STAFF Athletics Department: 334-724-4545 Head Coach: Willie Slater (West Alabama, 1979) Athletic Communications: 334-727-8150 Record at Tuskegee: 101-27 (12th season) Jasher Cox (Football Contact) Cell: 334-669-8668 Career Record: 101-27 (11th season) Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator /JosephCarter SOCIAL MEDIA Assistant Head Coach / Off ensive Line: Keith Higdon Official Athletics Website: www.GoldenTigerSports.com Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers: Craig Agee Official Athletics Facebook: GoldenTigerSports Assistant Coach / Linebackers: Forrest Jackson Official Athletics Instagram: @MyTUAthletics Assistant Coach / Quarterbacks: Montressa Kirby Official Athletics Periscope: @MyTUAthletics Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks: Ramone Nickerson Official Athletics Twitter: @MyTUAthletics Asst. Coach / Def. Line / Recruiting Coordinator: Kelvin Powell Official Athletics Snapchat: @MyTUAthletics Assistant Coach / Strength and Conditioning: Andre Brunson Official Athletics YouTube: @MyTUAthletics SUPPORT STAFF UNIVERSITY Football Operations / Equipment Manager: Dave Lunn Location: Tuskegee, Alabama Head Athletic Trainer: LaJoy Paige Founded: 1881, by Booker T. Washington Assistant Athletic Trainer: Kiara Gipson Enrollment: 3,122 Ticket Manager: Christina Donner Interim-President: Dr. Charlotte P. Morris Band Director: John Lennard Faculty Representative: Dr. Joe Jimmeh Cheerleader Advisor: Ardelia Lunn Conference: SIAC Nickname: Golden Tigers TOP RETURNING PLAYERS (OFFENSE) Colors: Crimson (PMS 201) & Gold (PMS 124) RUSHING Stadium (capacity/year): CleveL. AbbottMemorialAlumni(10,000/1923) Name GP ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LG YPG Surface: Natural Grass Jamarcus Ezell 12 33 165 53 112 43.4 0 17 9.15 Nicholas Pope 7 10 23 9 14 1.4 0 9 2.00 FOOTBALL INFORMATION 2016 Record: 9-3, 6-1 SIAC PASSING 2016 Final Regular Season Ranking: 8th (AFCA)/19th (D2football) Name GP EFF C-A-I PCT YDS TD LG AVG 2016 Postseason Appearance: Second Round NCAA Playoffs Jamarcus Ezell 12 115.25 22-49-5 44.90 333 5 75 22.75 2016 Lettermen Returning: 44 (22 o; 22 d; 0 st) Ahmad Deramus 3 113.00 1-2 50.00 15 0 15 21.00 2016 Lettermen Lost: 31 (17 o; 11 d) 2016 Starters Returning: 16 (7 o; 9 d) RECEIVING 2016 Starters Lost: 14 (9 o; 5 d) Name GP NO YDS AVG TD LG AVG First Year of Football: 1894 J. Cheatham 12 37 536 15.22 7 43 46.92 All-Time Football Record: 677-363-49 (.650) Ladarrell Pettway 19 8 133 16.33 1 54 14.78 Conference Titles (last): 29 (2014) National Titles (last): 9 (2015) TOP RETURNING PLAYERS (DEFENSE) Postseason Appearances (last): 26 (2016) DEFENSE Name GP UA AT TT SACK-YDS INT-YDS ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION O. Thompson 12 69 69 137 3.5-34 1-0 Interim Athletics Director: Willie Slater Darnell Hill 12 23 220 43 0-0 2-8 Executive Assistant to the AD: Patrice Benson Director of Compliance/SWA: Deana Person Manager, Athletic Facilities/Transportation: Dave Lunn Academic Advisor (Football): Duena Butler Academic Advisor: Nicholas Brown ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Offi ce Phone: 334-727-8150 Director: Jasher Cox(Auburn University) Email: [email protected] Cell: 334-669-8668 Twitter: @jashercox 4 2017 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PRESEASON PROSPECTUS @MyTUAthletics MEDIA INFORMATION The Tuskegee University Sports Information Office appreciates your interest in Tuskegee DIRECTIONS TO TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY Football and looks forward to assisting you during the 2015 season. Our offices are FROM ATLANTA located on the third floor of the Chappie James Center. Take I-85 South via Columbus/Montgomery. 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