TIGERS FOOTBALL Grambling State University 2015 Prospectus

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2014 RESULTS MEET GSU COACHES

8/30 at Lamar University L, 27-42 Head Coach 9/6 at University of Houston L, 0-47 Robert Joseph Asst. Head Coach/Wide Receivers 9/13 at Bethune-Cookman University L, 23-36 Brain Ware Defensive Coach 9/20 at W, 40-35 Everett Todd Defensive Coordinator 9/27 Prairie View A&M University W, 26-20 Reginald Nelson Offensive Line Coach 10/4 at Alabama A&M University W, 38-28 10/11 vs W, 28-21 Terrance Graves Special Teams Coordinator 10/18 vs Arkansas Pine-Bluff (HC) W, 63-39 Kendrick Nord Tight Ends 11/1 at Texas W, 35-7 Lee Fobbs Running Backs Coach 11/6 at Mississippi Valley State W, 38-23 11/15 vs Alabama State University L, 23-37 11/29 Southern University L, 45-52

24 SWAC Championships 1960*, 1965, 1966*, 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972*, 1973*, 1974*, 1975*, 1977, 1978, 1979*, 1980*, 1983, 1985*, 1989, 1994*, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011 * Denotes Co-Championships

14 Black College National Championships 1955, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008 GSU TIGER FOOTBALL

GENERAL INFORMATION Location/Founded: Grambling, Louisiana/1901 Founded By: Charles P. Adams Enrollment: 4,504 Nickname: Tigers School Colors: Black and Gold Stadium: Eddie G. Robinson Stadium Capacity: 26,000 Affiliation/Conference: NCAA Division I/SWAC (West) President: Dr. Willie Larkin Interim Director of Athletic: Dr. Obadiah Simmons Alma Mater: Grambling State University Associate AD/SWA.: Wanada Currie Athletic Director Phone: (318) 274 – 2374 Athletic Department Fax: (318) 274 – 7031 Faculty Athletic Rep.: Dr. Bobby Burkes Asst. AD/ Business: Arthur Smalls Interim Asst. AD Compliance: Patricia Simmons Asst. AD/ Sports Information: Robert Vogel Academic Enhancement: Dr. Lawanda Sykes Director of Ticket Operations: Nia Evans Director of Sports Medicine: Vernita Young Equiptment Manager: George Stubbs

HISTORY First Year of Football: 1921 Year Entered SWAC: 1958 Outright SWAC Championships: 24 Last SWAC Championship: 2011 BC National Championships: 14 Last BC National Championship: 2008 2015 Grambling State University Football Schedule

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

9/5 University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA 2 PM (PDT)

9/12 BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY GRAMBLING, LA 4 PM

9/19 Alabama State University Montgomery, AL 6 PM

9/26 Prairie View A&M University Dallas, TX 6 PM

10/3 Jackson State University Jackson, MS 2 PM

10/10 ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY GRAMBLING, LA 3 PM

10/17 Alcorn State University Lorman, MS 2 PM

10/24 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE GRAMBLING, LA 2 PM

11/7 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT. LA 2 PM

11/14 University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR 2:30 PM

11/28 SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY New Orleans, LA 2 PM

12/5 SWAC Championship Game Houston, TX 12 PM

12/19 Celebration Bowl (SWAC vs. MEAC) Atlatnta, GA TBA

Home games in bold font Dates, times & locations are subject to change GSU TIGER FOOTBALL OUTLOOK “We have a passionate fan base that is amazing. We have a good team and a really tough schedule, so that is a fantastic opportunity. We have a senior coming back that’s one of the best in the country and an offense that has proven itself. We have really good leadership on the defensive side and a proven system with proven staff, so it could be a really fun year.”– Broderick Fobbs

With a combined 51 student-athletes returning, the Grambling State football has a strong base on which to build. With Head Coach Broderick Fobbs entering his second season at the helm of the Grambling Tigers, the team is looking to be the top team in the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s Western Division at the conclu- sion of the season. With Houston in their sights, a dynamic signing class and a host of transfers will join the returning players.

Grambling State finished 7-5 last season, which was a turnaround season for the Tigers. This year’s signing class is the first class under Coach Fobb’s tenure. With the Eddie Robinson trophy and a year of bragging rights on the line, the Grambling Tigers are looking to add another championship to the school history.

OFFENSE Due to departure of our 20 graduating seniors, the 2015 team will be very young. Many of our 2015 recruits will have to play roles in the success of the team. Although young, “Coach Fobbs believes that the recruits will bring something to the table.” A number of student-athletes that are returning from the 2014 season that brought the action include 24 seniors, 23 juniors, and 16 sophomores will give us a good balance to work with. Cutting down on penalties and turning the ball over will be stressed in camp along with “old school” fundamental foot- ball.

On offense we are happy to have 2 returning QBs, Johnathan Williams and Stephen Johnson both have good arms and the running ability to move the chains. At we return a good group, Chad Williams, Chester Rogers and Verlon Hunter. The offensive line returns starters Justin Miller, Andre Gunn and Trent Scott who saw a lot of action. At TE we return Chris Bazil and Brandon Byrdsong. I believe the addition of our 2015 class we will have the capabilities to put points on the board and maintain ball control. I’m looking for a balanced attack but also have the capability to take advantage of our opponent’s weakness in the air or on the ground.

DEFENSE Defensively, we will return 7 players with starts. All three starters and two veterans with significant experience return in the defensive line, five veteran return, along with three starters in the secondary. We also have a good recruiting class to add to the depth of our defense and to challenge returners for several start- ing positions. We will be talented and skillful. Playing together as an unselfish unit will make a difference in our style of play. At the defensive line, we return Jevonta Williams, Larry Stallings, Michael Jolivet, Donovan McCray, and Jamison Goins. At line backers we return Arkez Cooper, Henry Taylor, Derwin Butler and Troy Roach. At Defensive back we return Nick Peoples, Dwight Amphy, Mike Roach, Jameel Jackson, Tyler Olivier, and Jordan Stargell, along with talented transfers Guy Stallworth, Deon Bonner and Abu Conteh. This group of guys can run and I believe our new additions will allow us to be creative and aggressive on defense. Kicking duties will be handled by Marc Orozco. Our motto this season is “What’s Important Now (WIN)”. Everything we do will be for a purpose. GSU HEAD COACH BRODERICK FOBBS

Broderick Fobbs enters his second season as the 2014 Southwest- ern Athletic Conference coach of the year, SBN Eddie Robinson coach of the year, and chief architect of a revitalized Grambling State University football program. Fobbs and his staff lead the 2014 Tigers on a seven-game winning streak; recording a 7-2 record in the SWAC (7-5 overall).

Fobbs, the seventh head football coach in GSU history, completed a one year stint as the wide receivers coach at Southern Mississippi in 2012, before returning to McNeese State University for a sixth overall season as a member of the Cowboy coaching staff.

Prior to that, Fobbs served as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach with McNeese. During that time, he mentored players Quinten Lawrence, who was drafted and played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and Steven Whitehead, to all-star status. As a high school player at Carroll High School in Monroe, he earned all-state and all-district honors in football and baseball, he played in the state baseball and football all-star games and earned a scholarship to Grambling State University as a .

Under legendary GSU head football coach Eddie Robinson, Fobbs was an honors student and served as a two- time team captain and honor roll student for the Tigers. He led the Southwestern Athletic Conference in yards per carry of 7.1 one season. He gained more than 1,000 yards during his career.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from the university in 1997.

Fobbs had a successful stay as an assistant coach at Northwestern State, where he mentored and recruited two of the most productive receivers in Northwestern State history, Derrick Doyle and Toby Zeigler, who ranked No. 1 and No. 2 at the school in receptions, respectively. He spent the 2002-2006 seasons in Natchitoches.

During his stay at NSU, Fobbs served an NFL Minority Internship with the in 2005 and also has coached the Arena League II Lafayette, La., franchise. He also worked as an offensive graduate assistant at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette during the 2000-01 season.

He is married to the former Kimbia Jones, and the couple has two children, Kyndal Elise and Rylee Hollis. ASST. HEAD COACH ROBERT “MICKEY” JOSPEH

Robert “Mickey” Joseph enters his second year as wide receives coach here at Grambling State University. He brings 20 years of coaching experience to the G-Man program.

Prior to coming to Grambling, Joseph served as an assistant head coach/wide receivers coach at Alcorn State University. During the 2013 season, the New Orleans native helped the team to a 9-3 record. This was the Braves; first nine win season in 30 years. While at Alcorn, Jo- seph helped enhance and develop skills of the program’s wide receivers.

Before his time with the Braves, Joseph was with Langston University for five years and worked his way up the ranks to becoming the head football coach from 2011- 2013. During his first season as head coach, the Lions went undefeated against top HBCUs (Tuskegee, UAPB, and Texas College) and led the Lions to a 7-3 record. Joseph also had an un- defeated home record at the W.E. Anderson Stadium and led the Lions to winning four conference championships in the NAIA. The Lions also made two playoff appearances.

Prior to coaching at LU, Joseph served as the head football coach and Director of Athletics for Desire Street Academy, a private school in the New Orleans’ Ninth Ward area. His main goal was to help get young kids out of the underprivileged area to improve their overall quality of life through sports. At the time of Hurricane Katrina, Joseph was responsible of moving the private school to Florida along with relocating the student ath- letes. That year, the team had a record of 1-3, however, in 2008 Joseph turned the team around to a 10-3 record. Seven out 25 players were able to sign with NCAA Division I programs.

From 2004 to 2005, Joseph was the running backs coach at University of Central Oklahoma where he contin- ued to enhance and developed the skills of his players. That year, the Bronchos had a 9-3 record and made it to the first round of the playoffs.

Joseph is known turning struggling programs around. As a first year assistant coach, Joseph was able to help turn around a struggling Alabama State program to a 6-5 record in 2000. After a year with the Alabama State Hornets, Joseph took his talent to Thibodaux as the quarterbacks coach at Nicholls State University. During his three-year term, Joseph helped the coaching staff lead the team to their first winning season since 1996. He also assisted in helping the running game obtain No. 1 ranking in the Southland Conference.

Joseph was the top recruit coming out of Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero when he was recruited to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1987, he was awarded Gatorade Player of the Year and First-Team Pa- rade All-American. The standout football player was also a two-time All-Sate MVP and three-time All-District MVP.

While at Nebraska, Joseph played under the direction of legendary Tom Osborne. He red-shirted his fresh- man year but became a four-year letterman for the Cornhuskers and played in four of the top postseason bowl games in college football: 1988 Orange Bowl, 1989 Fiesta Bowl, 1990 Citrus Bowl and 1991 Orange Bowl.

Joseph is a member of the Football Coaches Association, Black Coaches Association, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR EVERETT TODD

Everett Todd enters his second season as the defensive coordinator for the Tigers of Grambling State University. After his first season the defense led the nation and the Southwestern Athletic Conference in sacks with 3.45 per game and a total of 45 for the season. In addition the Tiger defense was the national and conference leader in tackles for a loss with 10.1 per game and 121 for the season. The Tiger defense also ranked 4th nationally in fumbles recovered and 19th nationally in turnovers gained. Steve Orisakwe led the SWAC in tack- les for a loss (22.5), sacks (8.5) and fumbles recovered (3) for the 2014 season. His fellow teammate Aaron Breed was second in the conference in tackles for a loss, third in sacks, and 6 overall in tackles. Safety Tyree Hollins led the conference in interceptions and was the 2nd best tackler amongst the conference defensive backs. Todd joined the GSU Tiger Football staff as Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach, after serving as the Defensive Line Coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe for the past five seasons.

ULM posted the NCAA’s second best defensive turnaround from 2008 to 2009 as it improved by 97.7 yards of total defense between the two seasons -- only Kansas State (139.2 yards) had a better turnaround. ULM fin- ished 20th in the NCAA against the run just one season after ranking 112th -- the defense allowed 102.6 fewer yards per game on the ground in 2009 compared to 2008. The Warhawks also ranked 41st in sacks (a 67 spot improvement from 2008) and 44th in total defense (a 65 spot improvement from 2008). In 2011, the defense led the Sun Belt Conference in total and rushing defense, finishing in the top 25 nationally in both categories at 21st and 8th respectively. Todd joined the Warhawk staff after seven seasons at New Mexico where he coached the defensive line (2007- 08), served as special teams’ coordinator (2004-05), and coached the (2002-03). He also served as a compliance and operations specialist in 2006 and was New Mexico’s recruiting coordinator in 2004-05. Todd helped the Lobos to 5 bowl games in his seven seasons in Albuquerque.

In his first season coaching the defensive line at New Mexico, Tyler Donaldson was a first team All-Mountain West pick. Meanwhile, defensive end Michael Tuohy received second team honors and finished his career with 20.5 sacks, tied for the most in MWC history and fifth all-time at UNM. In 2009 Todd coached ULM all-conference selection and Amite native Aaron Morgan; who spent four seasons on NFL rosters at Tam- pa Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis. He also mentored ULM defensive end Troy Evans Jr. (Shreveport), son of G-Man Pastor Troy Evans Sr., along with fellow defensive end Ken Dorsey (New Orleans), whom were selected to several SBC all-conference lists. Current Warhawk, Gerrand Johnson (Rayville), was an all-SBC selection for Todd in 2013.

Todd is a 1984 graduate of Rice University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in managerial studies and sports management. Todd was a four-year football letterman for the Owls from 1979-83, playing defensive end the last three seasons. He was drafted by the of the United States Football League in 1984.

Todd received his master’s degree in physical education from Lamar University in 1990. He and his wife, Donna Kay, have two daughters, Emily and Evelyn.

TIGHT ENDS COACH KENDRICK NORD

Kendrick Nord, a former starting quarterback for GSU, enters his second year as the Tigers’ tight ends coach for the 2015 season.

Nord’s playing experience includes a standout career at Grambling State before a professional career with the Philadelphia eagles and Baltimore Ravens (NFL), Hamilton Tiger-cat (CFL), Iowa Barnstormers and the New York Dragons (AFL) and RheinFire (NFLE). Kendrick was a three year starter for Grambling State from 1993-1995. Nord made a rewarding debut during his soph- omore season passing for 1,987 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year and broke Doug Williams’ sophomore record.

During his junior year, he broke Doug Williams’ record again with 3,017 yards. That same year, Kendrick played in one of the most exciting Grambling football games in the history of the program- Grambling vs. Alcorn State.

He passed for 485 yards and seven touchdowns in that game. Nord went on to claim 2nd Team All- SWAC, 1st Team All-Louisiana, Louisiana Player of the Year and was also named All American. In high school, Nord played football and basketball. He was All Metro- 1st Team, All State and County. He passed for over 7,000 yards and threw 60 touchdowns during his career. He was highly recruited coming out of high school.

Kendrick is a native of Mobile. AL and has three daughters, Keeyada (20), Rayven (15) and Nia (6).

DEFENSIVE COACH BRIAN WARE

Brian Ware comes to Grambling State University from Division II Kentucky Wesleyan College where he spent four years as the Defensive Backs coach and two as the Defensive Coordinator.

Brian arrived at GSU in the July of 2014 as a Defensive Graduate Assis- tant working with Cornerbacks.

Prior to his arrival at Grambling State University, Ware was the De- fensive Coordinator for DII Kentucky Wesleyan College and served as their Defensive Backs coach as well. While at Kentucky Wesleyan Coach Ware produced two Defensive Back all-conference selections in his four years there and two Kentucky All-Commonwealth performers. Prior to Kentucky Wesleyan, Coach Ware spent two years at his alma mater DIII Texas Lutheran University where he spent one year as the Running Backs Coach and the other as the Linebackers Coach.

As the Running Backs coach in 2007 Coach Ware helped All-Conference performer Anthony Smith to the first 1,000 yard rushing season at TLU in 19 seasons as well as ranking 5th in the nation in all-purpose yards. The next year Ware led Linebackers Jarrad McAddams and Jack Moses to All-Conference status as they ranked 1st and 2nd on the team in Tackles.

Ware played Safety, Linebacker, and Fullback at Texas Lutheran University.

A native of Austin, Texas, Ware earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas and is currently working on his Master’s in Sport Administration.

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH REGINALD NELSON

Reginald Nelson enters his second season as Offensive Line Coach at Grambling State University. He is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Nelson was a four-year letter winner as an offensive lineman at Mc- Neese State from 1995-98 and later served on the Cowboys coaching staff for 5 years. Nelson coached the offensive line at McNeese State from 2007 to 2011.

As the offensive line coach at McNeese State, Nelson produced 2008 All-American offensive lineman Eman Naghavi as well as recruited and coached the Southland Conference’s 2013 Offensive Lineman of the year Arinze Agada during his first two seasons at McNeese State. During his five years at McNeese State Nelson coached seven first team all- conference players and two 2nd team all- conference players. Offen- sive Tackle Kyle Link signed with the New York Jets in 2009 and had to end his career due to injury.

As a player at McNeese State, Nelson was selected Team Captain, awarded the Senior Scholastic Award, He was a Consensus AP All American in 1998. A Two-time AFCA All-Ameri¬can (1997,1998), Two-time Sports Network All-American (1997, 1998), Two-time ESPN News All American (1997,1998), Three-time All Lou- isiana (1996,1997, 1998) Three-time All Southland Conference(1996, 1997, 1998) Two-time All-Southland Conference Academic Team (1997,1998). Starting an NCAA Record 52 Consecutive Games At McNeese State Uni¬versity, Nelson was recently selected to The Southland Conference’s 50th Anniversary All Time Football Team In 2013.

Following his career at McNeese State, Nelson was drafted in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. Nelson spent his entire rookie season with the Chargers. His second year was spent between the Minnesota Vikings for the first five weeks of the season and the Jacksonville Jaguars for the remainder of the 2000 season. Nelson graduated from McNeese State in 1998 and then followed with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology in 2005.

Nelson is married to the former Nikki Hunter and he has two children Reggie (13) and Noah (10).

The Nelson File PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1995-98 - McNeese State 1999-2005- San Diego Chargers (1999), Minnesota Vikings (2000), Jacksonville Jaguars (2000-01), Frankfurt Galaxy (2001), Barcelona Dragons (2002), Green Bay Packers (2002), Ottawa Renegades (2005)

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2003-2006 Washington Marion Magnet High School (Offensive Line Coach) 2007-2011 - McNeese State (offensive Line). 2012-2013 – Hamilton Christian Academy (Head Coach) 2013-2014 – Northwest High School (Offensive Coordinator) 2014-present –Grambling State University (Offensive Line Coach) QUARTERBACKS COACH ERIC DOOLEY

Eric Dooley enters his second season as offensive coordinator. Dooley is no stranger to the Southwestern Athletic Conference and is well known for his talent. He comes to Grambling with 19 years of experience in the SWAC underneath his belt and a long list of accomplishments to prove it.

A New Orleans native, Dooley joined the Tigers football program last year as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and has made an immediate impact. Last season, the Tigers offense scored 50 touch- downs, averaging 32.2 points a game and ranked fourth in the SWAC.

Prior to coming to Grambling, Dooley spent 14 years on the Southern Jaguar staff, and three years as an offensive coordinator coach with the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He also spent time coaching at Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans, and also as the offensive coordinator at New Orleans’ McMain High School.

During Dooley’s first season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach with the Tigers he put the of- fensive players in the best positions to utilize their talents. Quarterback Johnathan Williams was 2nd team All Conference and led the SWAC in most passing yards, pass efficiency and total yards (first).

While at Southern, Dooley utilized his coaching expertise to mold the Jaguars’ most productive receiver, All-American Michael Hayes. Hayes broke numerous records for most catches and most reception yardage in a single season in 2000 (80 catches for 1,328 yards). In 2003, his receivers, led by Chris Davis, Alfred Ard, Joseph, Drayton Bridges and James Vernon, accounted for 218 of the Jaguars 520 points, and had 3,484 yards and 33 touchdowns. In 2001, Dooley mentored another one of the program’s most productive receivers in Devin Lewis. In 2013, Dooley mentored Juamorris Stewart, who finished his career as UAPB’s No. 2 leading receiver with 200 catches for 2,662 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also mentored Jaguar offensive backfield, which consisted of first-team all-conference back Steve Wofford and Melvin Williams. Wofford led the confer- ence in rushing, gaining 1,359 yards and was tabbed the conference’s offensive player of the year.

In 2011, Dooley coached SWAC Freshman of the Year Ben Anderson, who led the conference in total offense and was second in the SWAC in passing offense. In 2013, he helped the UAPB to a conference championship and coached eventual 3rd round draft pick Teron Armstead, drafted by the New Orleans Saints. Dooley also led the Golden Lions to a HBCU National Championship.

Dooley’s playing experience includes, in camp with the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, one year with the AFL’s Arizona Rattlers and one year with the World League’s Taipae Dragons (China).

Dooley has won four SWAC titles, two Black College National titles and two Heritage Bowl Championship titles during his time at Southern University.

Dooley earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern University in New Orleans and his master’s degree from Southern University at Baton Rouge. Dooley is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Dooley and his wife, Alicia, enjoy the gift of three children, Taajah, Katerra and Dy’mond. SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR TERRANCE GRAVES

Terrence Graves is a 22-year veteran in the SWAC and is entering his second season at Grambling State University as the linebackers and spe- cial teams coordinator. Prior to his arrival at Grambling, Graves spent four years at Mississippi Valley State University as the Assistant Head Coach and Linebackers Coach. The Norfolk, Va., native later became the Pass Defensive Coordinator in 2012- 2014. In 2013, Graves would later serve as the Interim Head Football Coach at the end of the season. During his stint at MVSU, Graves was instrumental in constructing some of the best defenses in the SWAC and NCAA. MVSU was ranked No. 1 SWAC and No. 4 nationally in total defense. They also led the SWAC and NCAA in tackles for loss. In 2013, MVSU led the SWAC in interceptions and finished eighth the NCAA.

Prior to his time at MVSU, Graves spent 15 years at Southern Univer- sity under the legendary Coach Pete Richardson. During his time with the Jaguars, he assisted the team with three SWAC Championships and four HBCU National Championships. He was the Co-Defensive Coordinator from 2000-2002. In 2001, Southern led the SWAC in total defense and scoring defense and also led the NCAA in turnovers. The foot- ball program also finished eighth nationally in total defense. From 2005- 2009, Graves served as the Defensive Coordinator at Southern. In 2009, the Jaguars’ defense led the SWAC in turnover margin and ranked number No. 2 nationally. In 2007, Graves led Southern to a NCAA Top 25 Defense, which led the SWAC in pass defense efficiency.

In 2003, Graves served as the Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at Norfolk State, where he coached All-MEAC 1st Team and FCS All-American linebacker Kevin Talley. Talley still holds the NCAA record in tack- les in a single season (195). That same year, Graves’ defense led the MEAC in pass defense and was ranked No. 2 in the NCAA.

Graves played as a true freshman at Wake Forest University before transferring to Winston-Salem State Univer- sity, where he was apart of two CIAA Conference Championships (1990 and1991). He was an HBCU Pre-sea- son All-American and a 1st Team All-CIAA Defensive Back in 1992. He finished No. 2 in the conference and No. 5 nationally in interceptions. Graves finished his career with 12 interceptions. Graves is a 1994 graduate of Winston-Salem State University. He earned a degree in Political Science/History and is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Social Science at Grambling State.

Graves has been a member of the Coaches Association since 1995. He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He is also a member of Garden of Prayer Worship Center COGIC. Graves is a proud father to China, his daughter, and a grandfather of two grandchildren. RUNNING BACKS COACH LEE FOBBS

Coach Lee Fobbs brings over 45 years of coaching and his experience from coaching in several major conferences to Grambling State Uni- versity. When the call was made to diversify the ranks of Division I football, he was one of the few African-American coaches called. Even though he has coached on both sides of the ball, he is known as one of the best running backs coach in college football. While coaching at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., he worked with two of the SEC’s top running backs. The duo rushed for 1544 yards and scored 10 TDs. The Crimson Tide led the SEC in rushing for the first time since 1991 and 13th time in the school’s history.

Fobbs joined the college coaching ranks after a highly successful stint as a high school coach. He graduated from Grambling State University in 1973 with a degree in health and physical education. During his time at Grambling, he earned all SWAC and All-America honors as a senior under the direction of legendary Eddie G. Robinson.

Fobbs was an eighth round draft choice of the Buffalo Bills. He played professional football for the Canadi- an Football League’s Ottawa Rough Riders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Fobbs also played for the Detroit Wheels and in the United State Football League. After his professional career, he re- turned to Grambling where he was a graduate assistant for Robinson. In 1976, he received his master’s degree in Sports Administration.

He has served on many committees of the AFCA Board and continues to be active today. He has been respon- sible for helping many young coaches start their career in coaching football.

Fobbs and his wife, Dr. Shelia Fobbs, have three adult children: Broderick (GSU’s head football coach); Jamaal (Special Teams Coordinator/Running backs, Liberty University); Chelsea (Performer and graduate student in Brooklyn, NY). They also have two adorable grandchildren named Kyndal and Rylee.

The Fobbs File

Education: 1973- Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education, Grambling; 1976- Master’s Degree in Sports Administration, Grambling

Playing Experience: 1968-1972 Grambling; 1973 Ottawa (CFL); 1974 Winnipeg (CFL); 1975 Detroit (USFL); and 1975 Birmingham (USFL)

College Coaching: 1989-1990 Louisiana-Monroe, Defensive Line; 1991-1993 Tulane University, Wide Receiv- ers; 1994 LSU, Defensive Ends; 1995 Southern Mississippi, Offensive Tackles; 1996 , Outside linebackers coach; 1997-2000 Baylor University, Defensive Tackles/Running Backs; 2000-2003 Uni- versity of Alabama, Running Backs Coach; 2003-2006 Texas A&M University, Running Backs Coach; 2008- 2010 University of Kansas, Director of Player Development and Running Back Consultant; 2006-2008- North Carolina A&T University, Head Football Coach.

Bowls: Independence Bowl with the University of Alabama and Cotton Bowl with Texas A&M DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE VERNITA YOUNG

Vernita R. Young, M.A., ATC/LAT enters her third season as the Director of Sports Medicine. Ms. Young received her Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. She completed her Masters of Arts in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University located in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Prior to Grambling State University, Ms. Young served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As the first full time athletic trainer for the College, Ms. Young was instrumental in building and development of the sports medicine program. While at Stillman, she served as the Director of Champion- ships for Athletic Trainers for the Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and the advisor for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.

Proceeding her five years at Stillman, she worked as the Physician Extender/ ATC for Dr. Richard Williams of Mid-State Sports Medicine, the team physician for Tennessee Technological University. She also served two seasons as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Nashville Storm, a semi-pro NAFL team in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ms. Young is a native of Memphis, Tennessee hailing from Pensacola, Florida. She is the daughter of Robert L. Young, Jr. and Evernell Young. She holds active memberships in the National Athlet- ic Trainers Association, Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association, Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association, and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS RICKY JACKSON

Ricky Jackson is embarking on his second year as Director of Foot- ball Operations here at Grambling State University. Jackson will work closely with Head Coach Broderick Fobbs and is responsible for man- aging each home and away travel, Summer Camp/Clinic Coordinator, Pro Liaison, Recruiting Coordinator and overseeing the Tigers’ day-to- day football operations.

While this is Jackson’s second year as director of football operations, he is no stranger to the Grambling football program.

Prior to accepting this job, he worked as a graduate assistant for the Grambling football program for three years (2011-13) under Head Coach Doug Williams. As a graduate assistant, his responsibilities included but wasn’t limited to assistant Offensive Line Coach, scouting future opponents or potential recruits, breaking down and evaluating film, and coordinating day-to-day interactions between coaches and players.

As a two-year starter at Grambling, Jackson played under Head Coach . During his first year at Grambling (2008), he was a member of the Black College National Championship and Southwestern Athletic Conference team. During his second year at Grambling, Jackson was elected team captain who also helped running back Frank Warren surpass Walter Payton all-time rushing record.

Jackson, whom hails from Los Angeles, CA where he was a standout at powerhouse Serra High School and West Los Angeles junior college before transferring to GSU.

Jackson graduated from Grambling State with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology (Concen- tration: Sports Management) in 2012 and subsequently received his Masters of Science in Sports Administration in 2014. He is currently working on a Doctoral degree from GSU.

2015 GSU FOOTBALL ROSTER # Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown Previous School 1 Ka’Jandre Domino TG 5-9 175 Sr. Baton Rouge, LA Scottland HS 2 Verlon Hunter WR 6-2 200 Jr. Mansfield, LA Mansfield HS 3 Dwight Amphy CB 5-10 175 Sr. Monroe, LA Carroll HS 4 Martez Carter TG 5-8 175 So. Monroe, LA Richwood HS 5 DeShawn Morrison DB 5-9 170 Sr. Zachary, LA West Feliciana HS 6 Mike Roach DB 5-11 185 Sr. Baton Rouge, LA Southern Lab HS 7 Jonathan Wallace P 6-0 175 Jr. Rayville, LA Rayville HS 8 Dominique Leake WR 5-11 175 Jr. Memphis, TN Southwind HS 9 Devohn Lindsey WR 6-3 190 R-Fr. Little Rock, AR N. Little Rock HS 10 Chad Williams WR 6-2 193 So. Baton Rouge, LA Madison Prep Academy 11 Jamie King QB 6-3 210 Fr. Azle, TX Azle HS 13 Stephen Johnson QB 6-2 180 So. Rancho Cuaconogo, CA Los Osos HS 14 Deion Bonner CB 6-0 180 So. Columbus, GA Univeristy of Tennessee 15 Trevon Cherry QB 6-0 180 Fr. Tulsa, OK E. Central HS 17 Johnathan Williams QB 5-11 185 Sr. Tampa, FL Tampa Tech HS 18 Jordan Stargell DB 6-1 190 Jr. Pine Bluff, AR Watson Chapel HS 19 Nicholas Peoples DB 5-11 180 Sr. Shreveport, LA C.E. Byrd HS 20 Brenton Terrence TG 5-10 160 So. Baton Rouge, LA Madison Prep Academy 21 Tyler Olivier DB 5-9 182 Jr. New Iberia, LA New Iberia Catholic HS 23 Marc Orozco K 5-10 175 So. Denton, TX Ryan HS 24 Emmanuel Prather DB 5-11 180 Fr. Duncanville, TX Duncanville HS 25 Marcus Perkins TG 5-9 170 So. Garland, TX Naaman Forest HS 26 James Leatherwood DB 6-1 205 Fr. Mobile, AL John L. LeFlore HS 27 Cameron White WR 6-3 194 Sr. Dallas, TX 28 Jestin Kelly RB 5-11 240 Jr. Port Allen, LA Port Allen HS 29 Guy Stallsworth DB 6-3 215 Jr. Gulfport, MS Southwest MS CC 30 Skylar Calhoun CB 5-10 190 Fr. Montgomery, AL Carver HS 31 Joseph McWilliams CB 5-10 190 Fr. Baton Rouge, LA Southern Lab HS 32 Trey Nathan DB 6-0 200 Fr. Edgard, LA West St. John HS 33 Jameel Jackson DB 6-1 200 Jr. Ft Pierce, FL Ft Pierce Central HS 34 Jeremy Carter DB 6-3 190 Fr. Birmingham, AL Shades Valley HS 35 Trevor Register RB 5-10 220 R-Fr. Tampa. FL 36 Derwin Butler LB 5-11 215 Sr. Butler, GA 37 Abubakkar Conteh CB 6-2 205 Jr. Winnipeg, Manitoba N. Dakota State 38 Dre’ Fusiler RB 5-10 230 Jr. New Iberia, LA New Iberia HS 39 Jaylon Terrell DB 6-0 190 Fr. Dallas, TX Berker HS 40 Brandon Wiggs LB 6-2 225 Fr. Atlanta, GA Southwest Dekalb HS 41 Malcolm Williams LB 5-11 235 Fr. Little Rock, AR Sunnyside HS 42 Marchael Jackson LB 6-2 215 Fr. Lawrenceville, GA Central Gwinnett HS 43 Rods Stevens LB 6-1 230 Sr. Webster, N.Y. Ene CC 44 Henry Taylor LB 6-0 215 Sr. Baton Rouge, LA Scottlandville HS 45 Kensley Sept LB 6-1 215 Jr. Baton Rouge, LA Baker HS 46 Deontae Hatter DB 5-11 207 So. Birmingham, AL Carver HS 47 Josh Covington RB 5-10 205 Sr. Baton Rouge, LA ContraCosta CC 48 Jaterious Pouncey DB 5-10 175 So. Shreveport, LA Airline HS 49 Percy Cargo DB 6-2 210 Fr. Donaldsonville, LA Donaldsonville HS 50 Christian Bailey LB 5-10 211 R-Fr. LaPlace, LA St. Charles Catholic HS 51 Andre Gunn OL 5-11 247 Sr. Tampa, FL Hillsborough HS 52 Trey Goins OL 6-0 306 Jr. Richwood, LA Richwood HS 53 Shaquille Traylor LB 5-11 220 So. Champaign, IL 54 Arkez Cooper LB 6-3 225 Jr. Mansfield, LA Mansfield HS 55 Ryan Moore OL 6-1 280 So. New Orleans, LA St. Augustine HS 56 Troy Roach LB 5-11 220 Jr. Houston, TX Northshore HS 57 Byron Williams LS 6-4 268 Jr. New Orleans, LA St. Augustine HS 58 Michael Jolivet DE 6-3 215 Sr. Beaumont, TX Navarro CC 59 Tyler Griffith LB 6-1 230 Sr. Caldwell, LA Caldwell HS 60 Terry Boyd OL 6-3 285 Jr. Batesville, MS Hinds CC 61 Andre Robinson OL 6-2 300 So. New Orleans, LA OPW Landry HS 62 Centerio Ford OL 6-2 330 Sr. Farmerville, LA Farmerville HS 63 Darrell Woolen OL 6-3 263 Fr. Frisco, TX Frisco HS 64 Davante Brown OL 6-2 290 So. New Iberia, LA Westlake HS 65 Dwight Bazile OL 6-2 302 Jr. Houston, TX Northshore HS 66 Angelo Eave OL 6-1 265 Sr. Franklin, LA Franklin HS 67 Paul Nosworthy OL 6-4 270 Fr. Baldwin, N.Y. Baldwin HS 68 Terrance Brigham OL 6-4 260 Fr. Houston, TX Hightower HS 70 Adonis Madison OL 6-5 330 Sr. New Orleans, LA St. Augustine HS 2015 GSU FOOTBALL ROSTER 71 Brandon Varner OL 6-4 260 Fr. Atlanta, GA Kipp Atlanta 73 Kevon Roy OL 6-0 364 Jr. New Orleans, LA St. Augustine HS 74 Justin Miller OL 6-5 278 Jr. Ruston, LA Ruston HS 75 Jeremy Hill OL 6-5 318 Jr. Vickburg, MS Hinds CC 78 Trent Scott OL 6-5 304 So. Huntsville, AL Lee HS 80 Chester Rogers WR 6-1 180 Sr. Huntsville, AL Lee HS 81 Lovett Gibson WR 6-2 185 Sr. Cedar Hill, TX Rice University 82 Devante Davis WR 6-2 185 R-Fr. Kaplan, LA Kaplan HS 83 Brandon Byrdsong TE 6-3 215 Sr. Atlanta, GA Sandy Creek HS 84 Christopher Bazile TE 6-4 248 Sr. Metairie, LA East Jefferson HS 86 Shawn McClaine WR 5-10 176 Jr. Riviera Beach, FL 87 Jordan Powell WR 6-3 190 R-Fr. Shreveport, LA C.E. Byrd HS 88 C.J. White DL 6-5 250 So. Garland, TX Van Alstyne HS 89 Anthony Jones TE 6-6 240 R-Fr. New Orleans, LA Karr HS 90 Jamison Goins DL 6-2 279 Sr. Gulfport, MS East Mississippi JC 91 Donovan McCray DL 6-3 265 Jr. Baton Rouge, LA McKinley HS 92 Samuel Reese DL 6-2 251 Sr. Center Point, AL Center Point HS 93 Jevonta Williams DL 6-3 262 Sr. Zachary, LA Zachary HS 95 Raymond Richardson DL 6-3 280 Fr. Birmingham, AL Parker HS 96 DeVaughn Madise DL 6-2 270 Jr. Houston, TX Austin HS 97 D’Angelo Butler-Gatson DL 6-2 248 So. Farmerville, LA Union Parish HS 98 Larry Stalling DL 6-3 341 Sr. Mobile, AL Blount HS 99 Curtis Carson DL 6-3 265 Fr. Mobile, AL Williamson HS