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2010 Wingate University Football Schedule Inside Wingate University Football DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE Wingate University 2 & 68 Aug 28 at West Georgia 7 p.m. Carrollton, Ga. 2009 Season Outlook 4 Sept 4 at Valdosta State 7 p.m. Valdosta, Ga. Player Profiles 6-19 Head Coach Joe Reich 20-21 Sept 18 UNC PEMBROKE 1:30 p.m. WINGATE Coaching Staff 22-28 (Family Weekend, Patriots’ Day, Church Youth Day) 2010 Team Picture 29 Oct 2 CATAWBA 1:30 p.m. WINGATE 2009 Game Summaries 31-32 Oct 9 at Carson-Newman 3 p.m. Jefferson City, Tenn. Athletic Training 32 Oct 16 TUSCULUM 1:30 p.m. WINGATE SAC Scholar Athletes 33 Oct 23 vs. Brevard 1 p.m. Asheville 2009 Statistics 34 Oct 30 LENOIR-RHYNE 1:30 p.m. WINGATE Athletic Department 35 (Homecoming) Academic All-America® 36 & 44 Athletic Excellence Award 38-39 Nov 6 1:30 p.m. MARS HILL WINGATE Bulldog Club 44 & 45 (Sports Hall of Fame weekend) Bulldog Helping Hands 46-48 Nov 13 at Newberry 2 p.m. Newberry, S.C. Honors and Awards 50 Nov 20 at NCAA play-offs Site of higher seed Year-by-Year Leaders 55 Endowed Scholarships 68 *Denotes South Atlantic Conference games Cheerleaders 62 HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE, ALL CAPS Advertisement Directory 67 (All times listed are Eastern times; Dates and times are subject to change without notice.) The 2010 Media Guide was designed and edited by Assistant SID Hugh Patton, with the assistance of David Sherwood, For more info on Bulldog athletics, visit the Wingate University website at Allison Smith and Daniel Smith. Ad sales by Wayne Shadrick. www.wingatebulldogs.com Printing by Total Graphics. WINGATE UNIVERSITY Watch the Wingate University sports web site for more details about upcoming broadcasts. The Wingate sports SPORTS NETWORK web site can be accessed at www.wingatebulldogs.com. The Wingate University Sports Network will partner with Internet Consulting Services, Inc. (ICS) and Stretch Internet for Internet video and audio broadcasts during the 2010-11 academic year. The Network will cover football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming and lacrosse during the 2010-11 academic year.

Last year, the Wingate University Sports Network produced over 115 broadcasts which included live video streams at more than 75 events. The video streams cost $5.95 each (season passes are available for certain sports). The 2010-11 audio broadcasts are free. Ryan Brown The Network will broadcast at least five women's soccer matches, five men's soccer matches and 11 volleyball matches during the fall. Wingate director of broadcasting Ryan Brown (class of 2006) will provide the play-by- play for all of the broadcasts. Brown will team with Wingate sports marketing director Wayne Shadrick to broadcast the 10 football games during the 2009 season. 2009 All-SAC safety Tylan merkerson will handle the sideline duties.

The football pre-game show will begin 45 minutes prior to kick-off. Wayne Shadrick Tylan Merkerson www.wingatebulldogs.com 1 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Discover Wingate University The new facility will significantly expand the pharmacy program capacity from 78 students to 90 students per class and the Wingate University is proud to be a part of Union County and physician assistant program from 21 students to 50 students per offer quality programs for students and area residents. Whether class. Many of these students can be seen in the local community you enjoy taking advantage of working in clinical sites and conducting local service projects athletic events, arts and where they share their knowledge of health sciences. The rigorous entertainment or educational pharmacy program has produced outstanding results with as many programs, Wingate offers a as 100 percent of its students having passed the state licensing unique experience for every age. exam.

More students have discovered Wingate this fall introduced another new graduate program, the Wingate University than ever Master of Accounting, on the main campus, for students interested before. This year's total under- in becoming CPAs. The program also prepares students for graduate and graduate student careers such as auditing, tax, consulting or financial management. enrollment is the largest in its senior college history with more On the Matthews campus, Wingate's relatively new Doctor of than 2,300 students. Education program prepares today's educators for newly defined roles as principals, superintendents and central office Sixty-five percent of Wingate's administrators. This progressive program is offered along with undergraduate student body is master-level programs in educational leadership, teaching, from North Carolina, including more than 300 Union County elementary education, physical education and sport students. Ninety-five percent of the student body receives some administration. type of financial aid. Adult learners who enroll at the Matthews Campus can also attend Wingate University's four-year residency experience enables evening programs to complete their bachelor degree in students to live and learn in a close-knit campus community. liberal studies with a major in human services or organizational Upperclassmen may choose to live in apartment-style residence communication and management. Wingate's MBA program, also halls equipped with all the conveniences of home. At a small offered evenings in Matthews, has a unique one-semester campus like Wingate, students develop friendships that last pre-requisite course for those with non-business backgrounds who forever. They also cultivate life-long relationships with their need to prepare to enter the MBA program. More information professors. about these programs can be found at www.wingate.edu.

With more than 25 organizations, including sororities and In the athletic arena, Bulldog fraternities, students have a wide range of opportunities to learn student-athletes compete each year in 19 through leadership and local volunteer projects. For students who NCAA Division II sports. Track and field seek faith-based organizations, the Christian Student Union (CSU) is the newest sport added this year, along and weekly campus worship services provide a chance to with diving. Wingate University continues celebrate faith and come together as a family. to be among the top ranked NCAA Division II Academic All-America® Wingate University provides a complete education that leads to an producing schools in the 2000's with 36 extraordinary career and life. The comprehensive academic honorees during this millennium. The curriculum offers 32 majors, 36 minors and eight pre-professional Bulldogs have won the South Atlantic programs. All academic programs are accredited by the Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges Award for the past four years. and Schools and administered through the Charles A. Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Lloyd and Area residents continue to enjoy the University's arts and Georgia Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport entertainment venue, the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. Sciences. The center's 2010-11 Performance Series features something for everyone - from gospel, classical and Latin rhythms to theatre and Students learn more at Wingate through in-class instruction that is opera. All performances are reasonably priced and parking is free. linked with out-of-class teaching through undergraduate research, internships, travel/study programs and career development In addition, don't miss Wingate University's outstanding speaker opportunities. Through the W' International experience, all series and student performances by the choral and band ensembles eligible juniors are offered a ten-day travel/study experience at throughout the year. These events are free and open to the public. minimum expense. In the last decade, more than 3,100 Wingate For more information on all events, visit www.wingate.edu/culture students have traveled to more than 30 different countries in or call the Box Office at 704-233-8300. Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America. Since its founding in 1896, Wingate University has provided a On a graduate level, Wingate University is preparing for the close-knit family atmosphere for all to enjoy. From sports camps expanding field of health sciences with the new Levine College of and corporate conferences to family reunions and graduations, the Health Sciences to open in 2011 on the main campus. The college campus is open for all to enjoy. will house the School of Pharmacy and the William and Loretta Welcome to Wingate University! Discover more by visiting Harris Department of Physician Assistant Studies, as well as www.wingate.edu or calling 704-233-8200 to future programs. schedule a campus visit! 2 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

www.wingatebulldogs.com 3 2010 SEASON OUTLOOK

The Wingate University Bulldogs return nine starters each on offense and The aggressive Wingate defense led the league by forcing 2.7 turnovers per defense from a team that had the best SAC finish in school history. The game. The Bulldogs came up with 16 fumbles in the 2009 season, while Bulldogs went 7-3 in 2009 and 5-2 in the conference, finishing alone in second notching 11 interceptions, As a result, Wingate led the nation with a turnover place. Wingate had a well-balanced offense in 2009; the Bulldogs return the margin of 1.50 per game. The Bulldogs finished second in the league with 2.5 entire backfield along with their top four receivers. The Bulldogs led the nation sacks per game and 7.6 tackles for loss per game. in turnover margin in 2009, while ranking sixth in kickoff return average. Redshirt freshman safety Robert Fletcher led the charge on the defensive Redshirt junior quarterback Cody Haffly returns after an impressive first side with 8.3 tackles per game, good for second in the SAC. Fletcher led the season under center for the Bulldogs. Haffly threw for 228.1 yards per game, conference with five recovered fumbles, while ranking second in the league by ranking third in the league in yards and completion percentage, while finishing forcing three fumbles. Fletcher also had a pair of interceptions, while setting a second in touchdown passes. He had an impressive 21 touchdowns compared school record with a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown in the season- to only six interceptions in 2009. Haffly saved his best performance for the end opening win against West Georgia. of the season, completing 18-of-30 passes for 293 yards and five touchdowns in Wingate’s convincing 56-35 win at Mars Hill. Redshirt senior cornerback Terrence Stephens was second on the team last season with 62 tackles, while leading the team with six pass break-ups and “It is obviously nice to have our starting quarterback back for two more years; seven passes defended. He also forced a fumble and had an interception. he was elected captain this spring,” head coach Joe Reich says. “I’m excited Richie Kazazian had six tackles for loss and three sacks in the 2009 season, about what Cody will do this year. He manages the game very well and doesn’t while also recovering a pair of fumbles. turn it over. He is an accurate passer and knows the game in and out. He does a great job of spreading the ball around and using the whole field.” Reich believes the depth at defensive tackle and linebacker will be a big Haffly will have plenty of targets for the 2010 season. All-SAC receiver Delric strength for the defense in 2010. “Both starting defensive tackles are back and Ellington leads the impressive group of receivers. The senior was third in the we are very deep behind them as well,” Reich says. “Josh Yon and Cody SAC with seven touchdown receptions, fourth with 4.70 receptions per game Cole are the starters, but we are as deep there as we have ever been. We and seventh with 55.8 receiving yards per game. Chris Bowden’s freshman have three good freshmen that could make an early impact. We really feel campaign included 30 receptions for 361 yards and three touchdowns, while fortunate at defensive tackle right now.” Philip Thomas caught 25 passes for 379 yards and four scores. Jack Taylor is the lone defensive end returning, so the Bulldogs will look to “We have all of our starting receivers back and three are seniors,” Reich says. move Buster Smith to an end spot. “Defensive end was a little thin coming out “We have so much good experience; they all do certain things well. We do not of spring, with Taylor as our only returner that has seen any time,” Reich notes. have the one superstar receiver, which we like. Cody does a great job spread- “Buster was our best defensive lineman coming out of spring, so we will put ing it around. We don’t want to feature one guy. When we go four wide, we him outside at defensive end. We also have Jonathan Simmons coming in as want the defense to have to cover the whole field.” a transfer that may see some time as a defensive end.”

Senior Perry Floyd will be a huge part of Wingate’s offense and special teams Reich is confident with the solid group returning at linebacker, led by Greg in the 2010 season. A pre-season first team All-American (according to Harmon, who was named a captain in the spring. “Harmon had a great spring Consensus Draft Services), Floyd led the SAC and ranked in the top 10 and a great summer, too,” Reich notes. “He was the team MVP two years ago, nationally in punt return yards and kickoff return yards. His 30.38 kickoff return but was injured last season. He has been working out all summer. He is the yards per game were good for third nationally, while his 15.07 yards per punt leader and should have a great season.” Reich is also expecting big return were good for ninth nationally. Floyd had an 89-yard kickoff return for a contributions from Clayton Hazeltine, Kazazian, Jared Seate and Ben touchdown in Wingate’s dramatic 50-49 come-from-behind win at Lenoir- Hinson. “That is a good solid group. Blake Holmes stepped up big in the Rhyne, a game in which Floyd also had six catches for 94 yards and two spring and we are expecting to see good things from him as well. It is a good, touchdowns. He was second on the team in 2009 with 32 catches, 389 yards solid, hard-working group that will certainly do good things. Seate will probably and five touchdowns. start in the middle; he was our fastest linebacker in the spring.”

Wingate’s balanced attack on offense was second in the SAC in scoring Fletcher and Stephens will anchor the secondary for the Bulldogs. Tyrone offense at 33.6 p oints per game, second in passing offense and third in total Scott and Justin Squirewell will also see time at cornerback. Transfer Owo offense with 395.3 yards per game. The running game played a large role in Mobio may also be in contention at cornerback. “We need to get Mobio Wingate’s success, featuring a pair of All-SAC players. Vince Jordan had an accustomed to our style of play and how we do things,” Reich says. “This is the impressive sophomore season in 2009, earning first team All-SAC honors by biggest thing early, to add some depth (to our secondary).” rushing for 967 yards and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry in 2009, while ranking third in the SAC in yards per game and fourth in rushing Placekicker RP Lopez and punter Phillip Hilliard both return and will handle touchdowns. Two-time All-SAC running back Nelson Woods ran for 378 yards the kicking for the Bulldogs in 2010. “Lopez and Hilliard have great in seven games last season, scoring seven touchdowns. Woods led the SAC in experience,” Reich says. “RP was a little inconsistent last year, but he has rushing in 2007 and 2008, going over 1,100 yards in both seasons. His 2,790 done some hard work and I am excited about his year. I think he will have a career rushing yards are just 156 yards shy of Wingate’s all-time record. great season. Phil really turned out to be a great punter for us last season. We feel very good with him coming back this year.” Hilliard was fourth in the SAC “Having Jordan and Woods back, two all-conference running backs, obviously at 38.6 yards per punt in the 2009 season. Lopez made 40-of-43 extra points is a huge strength,” Reich notes. “They are a great combination. Knowing we in 2009, while hitting two-of-four field goals on the season. have them all year…this will be an even better situation than last year. We plan on using both of them and alternating back and forth. They complement each For the second straight season, Wingate opens its campaign against the other so well. It is a good two-headed attack that we would like to get on the University of West Georgia. The Bulldogs will make the trip to Carrollton, Ga. field at the same time.” on August 28 for a 7 p.m. opener. Jordan’s 215 rushing yards and three touch- The offensive line returns four of five starters. Brock Mueller will move from downs led Wingate to a 38-17 win in 2009. The Bulldogs will make their first- left guard to left tackle, while Mike Arndt, Ralph Curiel and Andrew Garner ever trip to Valdosta State University on Sept. 4 for another 7 p.m. kick-off. also return from last year’s line. The offensive line was obviously a strength of Wingate opens the home slate on Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. against UNC the Bulldogs last year, with the passing and running game both excelling in Pembroke. The Braves made their first-ever trip to the NCAA play-offs in 2009. 2009. Redshirt freshman Mark Clyburn will look to take the tight end spot The SAC season starts Oct. 2, when the Bulldogs host Catawba College at vacated by All-SAC honoree Ryan Webber. “Mark has much talent, he just 1:30 p.m. needs to gain some experience,” Reich says. “He is very athletic and catches it well.” 4 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

www.sports.wingate.edu 5 WINGATE FOOTBALL Seniors Cody Cole Class: Senior Perry Floyd Position: DL Class: Redshirt Senior Height: 6-1 Weight: 270 Position: WR Hometown: Venice, Fla. Height: 5-8 Weight: 168 High School: Cardinal Mooney Hometown: Gastonia, N.C. Cody Cole provided the Bulldog defense a solid presence between the High School: Forestview tackles, posting 18 total tackles in 2009. Five of his stops resulted in a Perry Floyd was named to the 2009 NCAA Division II All-American second loss. Cole had five tackles in a big victory at Catawba (Oct. 24). His size team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Earlier, Floyd was named to the and quick hands will give opposing6060 offensive linemen problems all year All-Super Region 2 first team by the same publication. A first team All-SAC long. Cole is Wingate academic top 10 student and a SAC performer as a return specialist, Floyd33 averaged 30.4 yards per kick return Commissioner's Honor Roll member. Cole had nine tackles in 2008, and 15.1 yards per punt return in 2009. He led the league in both including three stops in a win over Tusculum. Cole posted two tackles in a categories. Floyd was third on the NCAA Division II charts in kick returns victory over ECSU. A National Honor Society member at Cardinal Mooney, and ninth in punt returns. In 2009, he finished the year with 1,105 Cole was named Most Valuable offensive lineman his senior season. A all-purpose yards. As a receiver, he had 32 receptions for 389 yards. Floyd team captain for coach Mike Dowling, Cole was first team All-Area and contributed 289 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns (one kick return All-State. In 2006, Cardinal Mooney won the district and regional titles. and two receiving) at Lenoir-Rhyne Oct. 10, 2009. Thanks to Floyd's Cole transferred to Wingate after one season at Mount Union (Ohio) heroics, the Bulldogs posted a 50-49 come-from-behind victory over the College. He is the son of Casey and Kathy Cole. LRU Bears. He was a member of the football, wrestling, track and baseball teams at Forestview. Floyd was All-Gazette and All-Conference for the Ralph Curiel football Jaguars. In wrestling, he was All-Region and All-Conference and a Class: Senior champion in both the region and the conference. Floyd was the co-MVP of Position: OL the Gaston County track meet. Perry Floyd is the son of Perry Floyd, Sr. Height: 6-2 Weight: 280 and Trudy Floyd. Hometown: Tehachapi, Calif. Andrew Garner High School: Tehachapi Class: Redshirt Senior Ralph Curiel was a starter from the moment he walked on the Wingate Position: OL campus in 2009. Curiel and the Bulldogs finished second in the SAC in Height: 6-0 Weight: 255 scoring offense (33.6 points per6262 game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) last year. Wingate averaged 395.3 total offense yards per game Hometown: Sharpsburg, Ga. last year. One of the top students on the Wingate campus, Curiel was High School: Northgate named to the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll last year. An ESPN Andrew Garner is the anchor of the Bulldog offensive line at the center Academic All-America® candidate, Curiel is a member of Wingate's position. He will be an important part of the Wingate offense, as he Academic top 10 and the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll. A transfer from devises correct protection schemes and provides excellent pass the College of the Canyons, Curiel was a sophomore starter and two-year protection. A three-year starter, Garner5858 helped the Bulldogs finish second letter winner. He helped the Cougars compile a 12-1 overall record and in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and passing offense average over 44 points per game. At Tehachapi High School, Curiel played (241.1 yards per game) in 2009. Wingate averaged 395.3 total offense football for head coach Steve Denman. Tehachapi won the 2003 CIF yards per game last year. Garner and the O-Line helped Vince Jordan championship his sophomore season. Curiel was All-SSL his junior and earn a career-best rushing year in 2009. While a student-athlete at senior campaigns, serving as a team captain his final season. He is the Northgate, Garner was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He son of Ralph and Maria Curiel. earned three letters in each sport. Garner was the captain of the football Dedric Ellington team his senior year. He was named All-County his junior and senior Class: Redshirt Senior seasons. Andrew Garner is the son of Andy and Janet Garner. Position: WR Greg Harmon Height: 6-5 Weight: 217 Class: Redshirt Senior Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Position: LB High School: Vance Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Delric Ellington's 47 catches for 550 yards led the Bulldogs last year, top- Hometown: Hope Mills, N.C. ping the Wingate charts for the second consecutive season. He added High School: South View seven touchdown grabs to the mix. The league's coaches voted Ellington Greg Harmon's ability to shed blocks by opponents led to his 39 tackles on to the All-SAC second team last year1010. Ellington ended the season with five the 2009 season. Harmon tallied a 53-yard interception return for a catches for 114 yards and one TD in the season finale at Mars Hill. He had touchdown against North Greenville. 3535He recorded 11 tackles in a three 100-yard receiving games. Ellington caught five passes for 103 yards nationally-televised victory over Tusculum (Sept. 24, 2009). The next and two scores in the Tusculum contest. He posted six catches for 104 week, he posted nine stops in a win against Brevard. With timely yards and one TD against Newberry. Ellington was fourth in the SAC with interceptions and tackling ability, Harmon will be a problem for opposing 4.7 receptions per game. He made the pre-season All-SAC team as offenses all year long. Harmon's teammates elected him a captain for the selected by the league's SIDs. At Independence, Ellington played for head 2010 season. At South View High, Harmon was a member of the football, coach Tommy Knotts and helped the Patriots win the 2003 N.C. 4A state basketball and tennis teams. He was All-Conference and All-Region two title. A transfer from CIAA member Livingstone College, Ellington led the years each in football and basketball. Harmon was a team Blue Bears in receptions. Delric's brother was a two-time Ron Ellington captain in both sports. He is the son of All-American and South Atlantic Conference defensive Player of the Year Gregory and Kohnee Harmon. at Catawba College. Delric is the son of Ron and Dannette Ellington. 6 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Phillip Hillard RP Lopez Class: Redshirt Senior Class: Redshirt Senior Position: P Position: PK Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. Hometown: Lakeland, Fla. High School: Salisbury High School: Lakeland Phillip Hilliard made an impact in his first season as the Bulldog punter. RP Lopez looks to conclude his Bulldog career on a high note. In 2009, he He ranked fourth in the SAC with his 38.6 yards per punt average. His 76- was fourth in the SAC in kick scoring with 46 points. Lopez was second in yard punt in the North Greenville victory (Sept. 5, 2009) was the longest the SAC with 40 extra points. Only Carson-Newman's Carlos Lopez (67) punt in the SAC last season. Hilliard is not afraid to mix it up, as his two nailed more PATs than RP Lopez. On9999 the 2009 Wingate individual scoring special teams tackles exemplify3838. The 2010 season is his third with the WU charts, Lopez was second to Vince Jordan (72 points). Lopez hit two-of- football program. Phillip Hilliard played football and baseball at Salisbury four field goals on the season. He hit a 27-yarder against West Georgia High. He was All-Conference and All-County in both sports following his and a 26-yarder versus Lenoir-Rhyne. The Bulldogs won both games. junior and senior seasons. Hilliard won the Ludwig Award for Athlete of Lopez transferred to Wingate from Troy (Ala.) University. As a student- the Year at Salisbury High School in 2006. He was a two-time baseball athlete at Lakeland (Fla.) High School, Lopez was a member of the football MVP and a team captain in both baseball and football. His baseball coach and basketball teams. During his career, the Dreadnaughts and head at SHS was Wingate alumnus Scott Maddox. Hilliard was a member of coach Bill Castle won the Florida state football championship in 2004. On the highly successful Rowan County American Legion baseball team. He the basketball court, Lopez earned team most improved honors his is the son of Craig and Lillie Hilliard. His father played college baseball sophomore season. RP is the son of Dr. Raul Lopez and Pam Page. and basketball. An Atlanta Braves draftee out of high school, Craig Hilliard helped lead his Mitchell College team to a second-place finish in the NJCAA World Series. Jacob Lowder Class: Senior Ben Hinson Position: OL Class: Senior Height: 6-2 Weight: 280 Position: LB Hometown: Weddington, N.C. Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 High School:Weddington Hometown: Monroe, N.C. Jacob Lowder and his 16 senior teammates are hoping to conclude their Piedmont Wingate careers with a South Atlantic Conference championship. Last High School: year, the Bulldogs averaged 31.1 points per game, second on the SAC Ben Hinson anchored the Bulldog linebacker corps last year, recording 38 scoring offense charts. Lowder helped7979 the Wingate offense average 241.1 tackles and 1.5 quarterback sacks in 2009. A former pre-season All- passing yards per game, 154.2 rushing yards per game and 395.3 total American, Hinson is ready to make his senior season one for the record offense yards per game this season.A Weddington High honors graduate, books. His ability to get into running5454 lanes and stop the run will be a key Lowder played his scholastic football for head coach Ed Susi. Lowder was element in the Bulldog run defense. Hinson had 12 tackles in a big home All-County (twice), All-Conference and All-Region for the Warriors. Lowder victory over Brevard (Oct. 3, 2009). At Piedmont High, Hinson earned four concluded his Weddington career with 31 consecutive starts on the letters for head coaches Rusty Jester and Jeff Pucek. He led the Panthers offensive line. He was member of the wrestling and track teams at WHS. in tackles as a senior (152) and a junior (117). Hinson was an All-County He is the son of Bill and Vicki Lowder. choice three times and an All-Conference pick two times. He was the Piedmont team MVP and captain his senior year. His uncle and aunt are Tony and Kim Baucom. Brock Muller Blake Holmes Class: Senior Class: Redshirt Senior Position:OL Position: DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 310 Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif. Hometown: Irmo, S.C. High School: Liberty Irmo High School: Brock Mueller started every game he played for the Bulldogs in 2009 (left Blake Holmes is prepared to have a break-out season during his senior guard). His tireless work allowed Wingate to stabilize its position as one campaign. Holmes had a tackle in a huge road win at Catawba (Oct. 24, of the top offenses in the South Atlantic Conference. Mueller and his O- 2009). In 2008, Holmes had 10 tackles. Wingate tied the school record for Line comrades helped Vince Jordan amass7272 a career-high 967 rushing victories in a season with eight 20081919 conquests. Holmes recorded a yards in 2009. Jordan was third in the SAC with his 96.7 yards per game. season-high three stops at Carson-Newman. During the 2005 campaign, Wingate averaged 395.3 total offense yards per game last year. The Holmes recorded 23 tackles (16 solo, seven assists) and two sacks as a Bulldogs finished second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per first-year Bulldog. He had a season-high eight tackles (five solo, three game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) in 2009. While at assists) against Presbyterian. At Irmo High, Holmes was a letter winner in Bakersfield College, Mueller helped the Renegades win the conference football and basketball. He earned All-Area honors on the gridiron, while championship. He was an All-Conference pick while at Bakersfield. At serving as a football team captain. Holmes participated in the North-South Liberty High School, Mueller was voted the most improved offensive All-Star game following his football career. He is the son of George and lineman following his junior and senior seasons. He was an All-League Cynthia Holmes. and All-Area choice, helping Liberty win the conference title. Brock is the son of Bill Mueller. His father played football at Fresno State University.

www.wingatebulldogs.com 7 WINGATE FOOTBALL Tyrone Scott Phillip Thomas Class: Senior Class: Redshirt Senior Position: DB Position: WR Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: Jacksonville, N.C. Hometown: St. Pauls, N.C. High School: White Oak High School: Milton Hersey, Pa. Tyrone Scott's ability to change directions quickly led to three pass break- Philip Thomas was a leader in the receiving corps for the Bulldogs, grabbing ups and 16 tackles for the Bulldog defense in 2009. Scott had a career- 25 catches for 379 yards in 2009. Thomas had four TD catches last year. At high nine total tackles in a victory over North Greenville (Sept. 5, 2009). Carson-Newman, he posted six catches for 102 yards and one score. He had three stops in a season-opening77 triumph over West Georgia. Thomas is Wingate's holder on field goals and PATs. He had four special At White Oak High School, Scott was a member of the football, basketball teams' tackles in 2009. His accomplishments1818 on and off the field earned him and track teams. He earned a trophy case-full of awards, including All- the Charlotte Touchdown Club Scholarship. A team captain, Thomas is very Conference and All-County in both football and basketball. An All-Area active in the Campus Outreach at Wingate University. A SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student, Thomas is also a member of Wingate's choice in football, Scott led the team in receptions and tackles his senior Academic top 10. He is a tutor in Wingate's Academic Resource Center year. In track, he was All-Region and All-State. Scott was born in Naples, (ARC). At Milton Hershey School, Thomas was a letter winner in football, Italy. He is a youth counselor at his home church. Tyrone is the son of wrestling and baseball. He was a second team All-Conference selection in Tyrone and Louise Scott. football his senior season. During his career, Milton Hershey won division championships in football and wrestling. Thomas was a district qualifier in Justin Squirewell wrestling. Also, he was a Mid-Penn Capital Division All-Star team pick in baseball. Thomas was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Milton Class: Redshirt Senior Hershey. Philip Thomas is the son of Michael Thomas and Laurie Position: DB Lichlyter. Height: 5-9 Weight: 175 Hometown: Decatur, Ga. Nelson Woods High School: Southwest Dekalb Class: Redshirt Senior Justin Squirewell picked up his degree at Wingate's May 2010 Position: RB commencement exercises. He hopes to lead the Bulldogs to a South Height: 5-8 Weight: 195 Atlantic Conference championship in 2010. Squirewell's leadership will be Hometown: Shelby, N.C. important for a young Bulldog secondary2 . At Southwest Dekalb High School, Squirewell was captain of the football2 team and co-captain of the track team High School: Lawndale Burns his junior and senior years. He was a two-time letter winner in track and Nelson Woods posted 378 yards and seven touchdowns for the high- three-time letter winner in football. Justin is the son of Alvin and Deborah powered Wingate offense in 2009. He contributed to the air attack with six Squirewell. catches for 39 yards. In a nationally-televised victory at Tusculum (Sept. 25, 2009), Woods had a field day8 8with 17 rushes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. The three visits to pay dirt equal his career-best contest.At Terrence Stephens Burns High School in Lawndale, N.C., Woods was a three-year varsity Class: Redshirt Senior letter winner in football. In addition, Woods was the team MVP and an All- Position: DB Star team selection. He earned awards as a running back and a free Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 safety for the Burns Bulldogs. Nelson is the son of Sandra Woods and Hometown: Queen Creek, Ariz. Willie Moss. High School: Lighthouse Christian Terrence Stephens earned a spot on the pre-season All-SAC team in 2010 Underclassmen (as voted by the league's sports information directors). Stephens was second on the Wingate team charts with 62 tackles last year. He added Marquise Allen two tackles for loss, one interception,11 one forced fumble and six pass Class: Redshirt Junior break-ups. Stephens had seven stops (six solo) in Wingate's 56-35 road Position: WR victory over Mars Hill (Nov. 7, 2009). He recorded eight tackles in Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Wingate's 42-31 nationally-televised triumph over Tusculum (Sept. 24, Hometown: Monroe, N.C. 2009).Stephens and his Eastern Arizona College teammates earned the distinction as the number one defense in the NJCAA. At Lighthouse High School: Porter Ridge Christian School, Stephens was a member of the football, basketball and Marquise Allen did not play in 2009. In 2008, he caught seven passes for track teams. In football, he was All-Conference and All-Far East as a 99 yards as a sophomore. Allen had two receptions as a true freshman, senior. He earned the same honors in basketball, adding All-State laurels including a 17-yard TD reception12 versus Newberry (Oct. 20, 2007). Allen is to his trophy case. Stephens was team captain and team MVP in football an active member of Campus Outreach12 at Wingate. He played his high as a senior. He led the team in rushing and tackles. He was a Principal's school football at Porter Ridge, earning defensive MVP honors his senior List and Honor Roll student in high school. Terrence is the son of Nelson year. Allen was a two-time All-Conference performer. He also served as a and Veda Stephens. team captain. Allen was a member of the National Honor Society at Porter Ridge. Marquise Allen is the son of Diane Allen and Aaron McDonald.

8 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Mike Arndt Tony Davis Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Junior Position: OL Position: LB Height: 6-4 Weight: 290 Height: 5-7 Weight: 185 Hometown: Matthews, N.C. Hometown: Jackson, Ga. High School: Weddington High School: Luella Mike Arndt is a pre-season All-SAC selection for the Bulldogs. A two-year Tony Davis posted a tackle against Brevard College during the 2009 starter (right tackle) for the high-octane Bulldog offense, Arndt helped season. The Bulldogs picked up a victory against the Tornadoes. Davis Wingate place second in the SAC in 6161scoring offense (33.6 points per played his high football at Luella High2121 School for head coach Paul game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) in 2009. Wingate Burgdorf. Davis was an All-Area linebacker as a sophomore and an averaged 395.3 total offense yards per game last year. Thanks to Arndt's honorable mention choice as a senior. He led the Area in tackles his junior efforts, the Bulldogs compiled 5.7 yards per play in 2009. During his high campaign, notching 56 solo stops. Davis was a two-year defensive school career at Weddington, Arndt earned All-County, All-Conference, All- captain for the Luella Lions. He had 67 tackles as a middle linebacker for Region and All-State honors. He was a co-captain. In addition, he earned MacMurray (Ill.) College in 2007. Davis is the son of Cathy Davis. the Warriors' leadership award. He is the son of Mike and Teri Arndt. Lamont Floyd Travis Baker Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DL Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 280 Height: 5-10 Weight: 195 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Hometown: Manning, S.C. High School: South Mecklenburg High School: Manning Lamont Floyd had two tackles against North Greenville (Sept. 5, 2009), as Travis Baker will have a chance to step in and see significant time in the Bulldogs picked up a big non-conference victory. Floyd's contributions Wingate's secondary during the 2010 season. He did not play in 2009. will be crucial as the Bulldogs look9494 to step up their defensive efforts in Baker posted 15 tackles in 2008. He had1717 six stops in a road victory at 2010. At South Mecklenburg High School, he was an All-Conference Brevard. Baker forced a fumble in a home win over Tusculum. In 2007, he performer in football (offensive and defensive line) and track (shot put). had eight tackles as a first-year Bulldog. He notched three tackles and a Floyd was the team MVP and team captain his senior season for the pass break-up in a home victory over Brevard. Baker recorded two tackles Sabers. His brother played football N.C. A&T. Lamont Floyd is the son of each against UNC Pembroke and Newberry. Baker was a three-sport Shirley Floyd. standout at Manning High School, earning letters in football, basketball and track. As a senior, he led Manning in interceptions with six. Baker returned two of the interceptions for touchdowns. He is the son of Terry Baker and Morris Gatewood the late Audrey Baker. Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Casey Cogdill Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Class: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Morven, N.C. Position: OL High School: Anson 6-4 285 Height: Weight: Morris Gatewood posted five total tackles in 2009. He recorded four solo Hometown: Kings Mountain, N.C. stops. Gatewood's ability to make tackles in the open field will benefit High School: Kings Mountain Wingate's defensive efforts. Gatewood4242 was a member of the football and Casey Cogdill is ready to make an impact on the Bulldog offensive line this track teams at Anson. His football coach was Jody Grooms. Both teams year. In 2009, Cogdill helped the Bulldogs finish second in the SAC in won sectional titles during Gatewood's career. An All-Conference performer scoring offense (33.6 points per game)7171 and passing offense (241.1 yards in football, he led the Bearcats in sacks his junior year (11). Morris is the per game). Wingate averaged 395.3 total offense yards per game last year. son of Daniel and Carolyn Gatewood. Cogdill earned letters in football, wrestling and track at Kings Mountain High School. He was named All-Gazette and All-Conference following his Karston Grant final football season. He was a senior co-captain on the gridiron. Cogdill Redshirt Junior was All-Conference in the shot put as a junior track performer. He placed Class: third in the conference in his wrestling weight class during his junior Position: OL season. Casey is the son of Richard and Angie Cogdill. Height: 6-3 Weight: 250 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Independence Karston Grant looks to do big things for the Bulldogs in 2010. Last year, Grant was a part of the Wingate O-Line that finished second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per6868 game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game). Wingate averaged 395.3 total offense yards per game last year. Grant played his scholastic football at Independence High School. The Patriots won the N.C. 4AA state championship each year he participated. He is the son of Fred and Tammy Grant.

www.wingatebulldogs.com 9 WINGATE FOOTBALL Cody Haffly Sean Jones Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Redshirt Junior Position: QB Position: WR Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Hometown: Locust Grove, Ga. Hometown: Hendersonville, N.C. High School: Luella High School: West Henderson Cody Haffly completed 179-of-314 passes for 2281 yards and 21 Sean Jones' speed and ability to see the field led to him posting five special touchdowns last year. He had only4 six interceptions on the season. Haffly team tackles for the Bulldogs last84 season. Jones returned two kicks during the had three games with three touchdowns4 passes and three games with two 2009 campaign. Jones was a member84 of the football and basketball teams at TD strikes. On the 2009 SAC charts, he was third in the SAC in pass West Henderson High School. He served as a two-year football team captain efficiency (136.3). Haffly ended his first season as Wingate's starter in a for the Falcons. Jones was an All-Conference football selection following his big way, completing 18-of-30 passes for 293 yards and a career-high five junior and senior seasons. A solid student, Jones earned A/B Honor Roll touchdown passes as the Bulldogs picked up road victory at Mars Hill 56- distinction while at West Henderson. Sean is the son of Chuck and Lynn 35. He also rushed for one TD against the Lions. His teammates elected Jones. him a captain for the 2010 season. Haffly is a SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student and a member of the Bulldog Academic top 10. He is active in Wingate's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). At Luella High, he Vince Jordan played football and baseball. His football coach was Paul Burgdorf. Haffly Class: Junior compiled 6,500 passing yards and a 62 percent completion rate during his Position: RB high school career. He was a first team All-Conference performer in Height: 5-10 Weight: 220 football as a senior. Haffly led the county in passing for three years in a row. He was voted best offensive player two years each in football and Hometown: Mt. Gilead, N.C. baseball. Cody is the son of Theresa and Scott McClellan and Robert High School: West Montgomery Haffly. Vince Jordan compiled 967 yards rushing yards and 12 touchdowns during his sophomore campaign. A first team All-SAC selection, Jordan averaged 6.2 yards per carry. In Wingate's 2009 opener3434, Jordan rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the victory over West Georgia. Jordan rushed for 150 Clayton Hazeltine yards and two touchdowns in a 42-17 SAC road victory over Catawba. In the Class: Junior Mars Hill contest, he posted 123 yards and two scores in a season-ending Position: LB triumph. Jordan had 1,068 all-purpose yards in 2009. At West Montgomery Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 High, Jordan was a member of the football, wrestling and track teams. He Hometown: Nokomis, Fla. played football for head coach Elbert Thomas. Jordan played in the Shrine High School: Cardinal Mooney Bowl following an illustrious career at WMHS. An All-State performer, he was the N.C. 1A state championship game outstanding offensive player his final Clayton Hazeltine's speed and strength led to his 12 tackles and one season. Jordan earned All-Conference honors as a running back and a punter interception for the 2009 Bulldog defense. Last year, he forced a fumble against his senior campaign, while also serving as a team captain. As a junior, he was West Georgia in a season-opening victory2828. Hazeltine had four tackles against North Greenville. The Bulldog defensive coaches look forward to having one of only two players in Warrior school history to lead the team in rushing and Hazeltine for an entire season in 2010. Hazeltine was a member of the football, tackles. Jordan is the son of Robert and Wendy Jordan. weight-lifting and basketball teams at Cardinal Mooney. As a senior, he was an All-State selection in football. Hazeltine helped the Cardinals win the regional Richie Kazazian and district titles, while serving as team captain. A two-time football team MVP, Class: Junior he led the team in receiving (10 touchdowns), tackles (82) and interceptions Position: LB (10) his final season. He is the son of Stephen and Michelle Hazeltine. Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Hometown: Apex, N.C. Apex James Holston High School: Class: Junior Richie Kazazian made a statement in 2009, as he recorded 42 tackles and WR forced two fumbles. His six tackles for loss showcase his ability to penetrate the Position: offensive line. Kazazian had 11 tackles5656 at Carson-Newman (Oct. 31, 2009). He Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 had seven stops in a victory over North Greenville. Kazazian recorded six Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C. tackles in a nationally-televised SAC road win over Tusculum. Kazazian earned High School: Weddington numerous honors in football at Apex High School. As a senior, he was team James Holston gives the Bulldogs a sure-handed pass catcher in a deep MVP, defensive player of the year and coaches commitment award winner for receiving corps. Holston was a member of the football and track teams at the Cougars. Kazazian was an All-Conference selection during his final Weddington. A tight end for the Warriors,55 Holston was a senior co-captain. campaign. He has had cousins play college football at Massachusetts-Amherst Holston graduated from Weddington with a stellar 4.01 GPA. He is the son and Rutgers. Richie Kazazian is the son of Rich and Gina Kazazian. of Scott and Tammy Holston.

10 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Austin Lowe Marino Pignataro Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Junior Position: OL Position: LB Height: 6-4 Weight: 280 Height: 5-11 Weight: 215 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. Hometown: Whitestone, N.Y. High School: West Rowan High School: St. Francis Prep Austin Lowe was named to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All- Marino Pignataro joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Liberty University. While District III football first team (college division), selected by the College Sports a student-athlete at St. Francis Prep, Pignataro was a member of the varsity Information Directors of America.6363 Last year, Lowe helped the Bulldog football and track and field teams. As5353 a senior football player, he won the Most offensive average 33.6 points per game, second on the SAC scoring offense Unselfish and Dedicated Player Award. Pignataro was presented the Brian charts. Wingate's offense recorded 241.1 passing yards per game, 154.2 Murphy Scholarship Award as well. He was a defensive back and linebacker for rushing yards per game and 395.3 total offense yards per game last season. head football coach Vincent O'Connor. The younger brother of Wingate Lowe is a SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student and a member of the football alum Joe Pignataro, Marino is the son of Marino and Mary Pignataro. Wingate Academic top 10. He played three seasons at West Rowan. A His father played college football. varsity O-Line starter as a senior, Lowe earned the Coaches Award for Achievement. His final season, Lowe was All-Conference and All-County. A Shrine Bowl top 100 candidate, he was picked to play in the N.C. East-West All-Star game. In the classroom, Lowe was an honor graduate and scholar- athlete selection at West Rowan. He was a member of the National Honor Ivan Raymond Society and the Latin Club. He is the son of John and Donna Lowe. Class: Redshirt Junior Position: WR Sam O’Keeffe Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Redshirt Junior Class: Hometown: Easley, S.C. P Position: High School: Easley Height: 5-11 Weight: 275 Taylorsville, N.C. Ivan Raymond gives the Wingate quarterbacks a reliable target for the 2010 Hometown: season. In Wingate's 2010 spring game, Raymond caught two passes. One of High School: Alexander Central his spring grabs resulted in a touchdown.8181 In 2008, Raymond and the Bulldogs Sam O'Keeffe joined the Bulldog football family in the spring of 2008. He finished second in the SAC in passing offense (238.4 yards per game). Wingate will have a chance to make an impact as a punter for the blue-and-gold. was number nine in the NCAA Division II in the same category. While a student- O'Keeffe played football, soccer and tennis5757 at Alexander Central High athlete at Easley High School, Raymond played football and basketball for the School. He was MVP and captain for the ACHS soccer team. O'Keeffe Green Wave. A football team captain as a senior, Raymond earned All-County was recognized as the special teams Player of the Week in football. The and All-Conference honors at different times during his career. On the basket- son of Paul and Lorraine O'Keeffe, Sam O'Keeffe was born in Cowra, ball hardwood, Raymond and his Easley teammates won the regional title. Ivan New South Wales, Australia. is the son of Michael and Jane Raymond. He has five brothers and sisters. Josh Patch Class: Junior Position: DL Height: 6-2 Weight: 282 Thomas Reese Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. Class: Redshirt Junior High School: East Rowan Position: QB Josh Patch posted five tackles for the 2009 Bulldogs. He had three stops Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 against Carson-Newman (Oct. 31, 2009). Patch had one tackle each against Hometown: Mars Hill, N.C. North Greenville, Lenoir-Rhyne and 9595Catawba. In 2008, Patch played in six High School: C.A. Erwin contests as a true freshman. He recorded three tackles in a road victory at Brevard. At East Rowan High School, Patch was a letter winner for the Thomas Reese completed five passes in Wingate's 2010 spring football game. football, wrestling and track teams. In football, he led the team in pancake One of his connections resulted in a touchdown for the Bulldogs. Reese is one blocks, knockdowns and tackles as a senior. Patch was the Lineman of the of the hardest workers on the Wingate1414 team. In the classroom, Reese is a SAC Year for the Mustangs. He was All-County in football as a senior. Patch Commissioner's Honor Roll student and a member of Wingate's Academic top earned All-County and All-Conference laurels in track and wrestling as a 10. Off the field, he belongs to the Sport Science Majors Club. Reese was a junior. He was fifth in the state in wrestling. ERHS earned titles in football and member of the football and track teams at C.A. Erwin High School. He was All- Conference his final two football seasons. Reese was captain of both the track during Patch's illustrious career. He is the son of Craig and Theresa gridiron and track teams his final season. He earned Erwin's football offensive Patch. MVP award as a senior. Reese was a member of the Beta Club and the National Honor Society at Erwin. Thomas is the son of Marty and Kathy Reese.

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Buster Smith Josh Yon Class: Redshirt Junior Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DL Position: DL Height: 6-4 Weight: 255 Height: 5-11 Weight: 260 Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. Hometown: Kings Mountain, N.C. High School: Ragsdale High School: Kings Mountain Buster Smith's size and ability to fill running lanes helped him secure seven Josh Yon helped anchor the defensive line of the Bulldogs by recording 3.5 tackles in his first season for the Bulldogs. Smith had three tackles each against tackles for a loss and 26 total tackles for the 2009 campaign. Yon started 10 of North Greenville and Brevard. He added9797 a single stop versus Newberry. 10 games for Wingate last year. He posted9393 six tackles each against North While at Ragsdale, Smith earned four varsity letters in football. He tallied 182 Greenville and Newberry and five stops against Brevard. His strength will be total tackles in his career, including 149 solo stops and 7.5 sacks. He led Ragsdale in tackles and sacks during his senior season. Smith earned many very important as the Bulldogs look to establish their presence against awards, including All-Conference and All-County. He was a member of the opponents' running games.Yon was a three-sport athlete (football, wrestling, football, basketball and baseball teams at Ragsdale, serving as a team captain track) for the Kings Mountain High School Mountaineers. His football coach in each sport his final season. Smith joined the Bulldogs as a transfer from was Dave Farquharson. Yon earned the most outstanding lineman award two Western Carolina University. Smith is the son of Kim Smith, Sr. and Scarlett years in a row. He was All-Conference two years and All-Gaston Gazette one Smith. year on the gridiron. An N.C. Scholar, Yon earned many honors in wrestling. He was All-Conference and All-Region two years each. Yon was named to the All- Jack Taylor State team as a senior, gaining the KMHS outstanding wrestler award as well. Class: Redshirt Junior He spent three semesters at Appalachian State prior to joining the Bulldog Position:DE family. Height: 6-2 Weight: 250 Keystone Heights, Fla. Casey Augustine Hometown: Class: Redshirt Sophomore Keystone Heights High School: Position: OL Jack Taylor's speed and ability to get around offensive linemen helped him Height: 6-2 Weight: 290 record 35 tackles, six tackles for loss47 and three QB sacks in 2009. In addition, Hometown: Boone, N.C. Taylor forced a fumble and recovered47 a fumble last year. Taylor had seven High School: Watauga tackles in a nationally-televised SAC victory at Tusculum. He had four tackles on three separate occasions, including a season-opening triumph over West Casey Augustine is a hard worker who gives Wingate depth on the offensive Georgia.Taylor posted 446 career tackles at Keystone Heights High School for line. In 2009, he helped the Bulldogs77 77finish second in the SAC in scoring offense head coach Chuck Dickinson. As a senior, Taylor and his teammates helped (33.6 points per game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game). Wingate KHHS compile a 9-1 overall record and a state play-off appearance. Taylor led averaged 395.3 total offense yards per game last year. Augustine is active in the area with his 154 tackles. The Indians' team MVP his senior season, Taylor Campus Outreach at Wingate. At Watauga High, Augustine was All-Conference, was named All-State, All-County, All-Area and All-First Coast following his final All-Region, All-Area and All-State his senior season for coach Adrian Snow. He campaign. As a junior, he was All-State, All-County and All-Area. Taylor was an earned All-Conference, All-Area and All-Region two years in a row. The All-Area choice as a sophomore. He was also a member of the Keystone Pioneers won the sectional title Augustine's junior and senior seasons. He is the Heights weightlifting team. A National Honor Society member, Jack Taylor is the son of Andy and Kelly Augustine. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor. Chris Bowden Ed Trussell Class:Sophomore Class: Redshirt Junior Position: WR Position: TE Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 Hometown:Forsyth, Ga. Hometown: Lexington, S.C. High School: Mary Persons High School: Lexington Chris Bowden was an excellent addition to the Wingate line-up as a true Ed Trussell is one of the most versatile members of the Wingate roster. He can freshman, providing the Bulldogs with 30 receptions for 360 yards. He caught play tight end or fullback for the Bulldogs. Trussell saw action in three games for six passes for 58 yards and one touchdown66 in a wild 50-49 victory over Lenoir- the 2009 edition of the Bulldogs.Trussell3737 was a member of the football and track Rhyne (Oct. 10, 2009). He had two games with four catches and four games teams at Lexington High School. His football coach was Bart Miller. Trussell with three receptions. Bowden's consistent ability to hold on to the ball will be a earned All-Conference laurels in football. A team captain in football, he won the key component to the Bulldog offense. Bowden was a member of the football, team's Loyalty and Leadership Award for his efforts. An honor graduate from basketball and track teams at Mary Persons High. An All-Region selection in Lexington, Trussell was a member of the National Honor Society as well. At football, Bowden broke the school records for receptions (42) and receiving Wingate, Trussell has spent time as a member of the Campus Outreach yards (789) his senior season. He received the most improved award in both organization and the University Wind Ensemble. Ed is the son of and Gene basketball and football. Chris Bowden is the son of Willie Head and Lisa Mary Nell Trussell. Bowden. He has four brothers and seven sisters.

12 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Ernest Bridges Robert Fletcher Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DL Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 275 Height: 6-5 Weight: 210 Hometown: Albemarle, N.C. Hometown: Lancaster, S.C. High School: West Stanly High School: Lancaster Ernest Bridges recorded a tackle against Newberry during the 2009 Robert Fletcher was second in the SAC with 83 tackles last season. He had season. His hard work will pay dividends for the Bulldogs during the fall three defensive touchdowns (two fumble recoveries, one interception) as the 2010 campaign. Bridges was a redshirt during the 2008 campaign. An Bulldogs led the SAC in turnover margin1313 (plus-15) in 2009. Fletcher had two honors graduate at West Stanly, Bridges5555 played football and track for head interceptions, four pass break-ups, five fumble recoveries and three forced coach Rich Williams. Bridges was All-Conference and All-County two fumbles last year. He had 11 solo tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble years each, earning a spot in the Shrine Bowl following his senior return for a touchdown in Wingate's wild 50-49 road victory over Lenoir-Rhyne. campaign. He had 29 sacks his final two seasons for the Colts. West In his first game as a Bulldog, Fletcher set a school-record with a 98-yard Stanly advanced to the state play-offs his junior and senior years. He is interception return for a score as Wingate rallied for a 38-17 home victory over the son of Ernest and Cordovan Bridges. West Georgia. He was honored as SAC Defensive Player of the Week following Wingate's victories over LRU and West Georgia. The league's SIDs voted him to the pre-season All-SAC team in 2010. He played football, basket- Josh Clawson ball and track for the Lancaster Bruins. A football team captain, Fletcher was All- Class: Sophomore County his junior and senior seasons on the gridiron. As a senior, he had 32 Position: WR tackles, three interceptions and 12 pass receptions. His basketball coach was Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Wingate alumnus Ricardo Priester. A solid student, Fletcher was a member of Hometown: Clover, S.C. the Beta Club at Lancaster. In addition, he was a two-year member of the High School: Clover Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Fletcher is the son of Robert Fletcher and Debora Robinson. Josh Clawson provided several timely catches as a true freshman wide receiver. He had three catches against Catawba and four grabs against Raymond Grant Carson-Newman. Clawson completed8585 his freshman season with eight catches Class: Sophomore for 70 yards. Clawson will be a receiver to watch in upcoming seasons. Position: LB Clawson played his high school football for head coach Jet Turner at Clover. Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 He was team MVP and captain in football his senior season. CHS won the Hometown: Shelby, N.C. state football championship in 2007. Clawson was a member of the basketball High School: Burns and baseball teams as well. Clawson also earned MVP honors in basketball Raymond Grant gives the Bulldog linebacker corps a strong work ethic. He will two years in a row. He is the son of Randy and Tracey Clawson. have a chance to make a big impact before the 2010 season concludes.Grant spent four years in the Air Force prior11 to 1his1 time as a Bulldog. During his high Austin Clemons school, he was a standout student-athlete at Burns High School. Grant played Class: Redshirt Sophomore linebacker for the BHS Bulldogs and head coach Ron Greene. Grant won the Position: DB program's Top Dog Award, presented to the number one all-around performer Height: 6-3 Weight: 210 in the weight room. Grant is the son of Raymond Grant, Jr. and Faye Cook. Hometown: Mooresville, N.C. High School: Fairmont Prep Acad. Robert Kepley Austin Clemons posted a tackle in Wingate's 2009 victory over North Class: Redshirt Sophomore Greenville. He saw action in five contests2626 for the 2009 Bulldogs. The defensive Position: LB coaches look for Clemons to play an expanded role this year. At Fairmont Prep Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Academy, he played three sports (football, basketball, baseball). His football Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. coach was . Clemons was football and basketball MVP his Bobby Mendoza West Rowan senior year. An All-Conference pick in football, Clemons led the conference in High School: receiving yards and tackles his final season. His team made the play-offs his Robert Kepley will have an opportunity to make an impact on Wingate's senior year. He is the son of Randy Clemons and Karen Summers. defensive fortunes during the 2010 season. An excellent student, Kepley earned a spot in the Bulldog Academic5252 top 10 for the 2009-10 academic year. He was also named to the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll. At West Rowan High School, Kepley was All-Conference, All-County, co-captain and team MVP as a senior football student-athlete. The Falcons won the conference and the county championships each year during Kepley's career (three titles each), compiling a 35-4 overall record in the process. As a senior, Kepley had 132 tackles. He was a National Honor Society member who was ranked in the top 20 of his class at WRHS. Kepley is the son of Jeff and Susan Kepley.

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Brandon Mays Josh Pettiford Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DE Position: DL Height: 6-6 Weight: 260 Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 Hometown: Wingate, N.C. Hometown: Rougemont, N.C. High School: Burns High School: Orange Brandon Mays makes the move from tight end to defensive end for the 2010 Josh Pettiford is a two-sport participant for the Bulldogs (football, baseball). His fall season. The Bulldog coaches look to Mays to make an immediate impact off-season work will pay dividends for the Wingate defense this year. An A/B on Wingate's defensive fortunes.Mays8989 was named to the All-Conference team Honor Roll student at Orange High School,5151 Pettiford was a member of the as a football student-athlete at Burns High School. His head coach was Ron football and baseball teams for the Panthers. He was an All-Conference middle Greene. Brandon is the son of Brent and Teri Mays. linebacker as a junior and an All-Conference defensive lineman as a senior. A two-year football co-captain, Pettiford led the Panthers in tackles and tackles for Garrett Mills loss as a junior. OHS won the N.C. state 2A baseball championship his senior Class: Redshirt Sophomore season. Josh Pettiford is the son of Sheila Riley. Position: OL Height: 6-4 Weight: 295 Jared Seate Hometown: Monroe, N.C. Class: Redshirt Sophomore High School: Forest Hills Position: LB Garrett Mills will have a chance to see significant minutes for the Bulldog Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 offensive line in 2010. In 2009, Mills and the Bulldog offensive line allowed Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Wingate to post huge numbers, including7373 33.6 points per game (second on the High School: Olympic SAC scoring charts). Wingate's offense posted 241.1 passing yards per game, Jared Seate supplied the Bulldogs with 20 total tackles and one sack last year. 154.2 rushing yards per game and 395.3 total offense yards per game last His ability to make clutch tackles helped him record nine tackles in the open season.Mills was a member of the football, basketball and track teams at field. Seate recorded a quarterback sack3939 in a huge SAC road victory at Mars Forest Hills. His football coach was the legendary Johnny Lowery. The Yellow Hill (Nov. 7, 2009). He had six tackles in the MHC game and seven stops in a Jacket football team won the conference title his sophomore, junior and senior triumph over Brevard (Oct. 3, 2009). At Olympic High, Seate was a member of seasons, making deep runs in the state play-offs each year. A football team the football, wrestling and baseball teams. His football coach was Barry captain, Mills was first team All-Rocky River Conference his senior year. He Shuford. Seate was football MVP three years and wrestling MVP one year for was also a two-time All-Union County performer. Garrett Mills is the son of the Trojans. A two-year team captain in football and wrestling, Seate was All- Bobby and Sandy Mills. Queen City Conference in football (three times), wrestling (two times) and baseball (once). The OHS Trojans won league titles in wrestling and baseball Andrew Nallenweg during his tenure. Statistically, Seate had a school-record 413 career tackles. Class: Sophomore His 126 career wrestling victories were second in the state. An honor roll Position: RB student at Olympic, Jared Seate is the son of John and Joy Seate. Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Hometown: Asheville, N.C. High School: C.A. Erwin Matthew Sierk Class: Redshirt Sophomore Andrew Nallenweg's size and ability to contribute lead blocks for the Bulldog PK running attack was instrumental. Thanks to his efforts, Wingate averaged 154.2 Position: 6-0 182 rushing yards per game last year. Nallenweg2929 also recorded a timely catch for a Height: Weight: 22-yard gain in a big SAC road victory at Catawba (Oct. 24, 2009). He earned Hometown: Saluda, N.C. a spot on the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll during the spring of 2010. High School: Polk County Nallenweg was a member of the football, basketball and track teams at C.A. Matthew Sierk booted three kick-offs for an average of 48.3 yards per kick in Erwin High School. He was selected as a member of the N.C. Shrine Bowl 2009. Sierk saw action against Newberry, Catawba and Mars Hill during the football team. The league defensive player-of-the-year as a senior, Nallenweg 2009 campaign. At Polk County High4141 School, Sierk played football, basketball recorded 82 tackles in his final season. He posted 230 career tackles during his and soccer. His football coach was Bruce Ollis. Sierk earned team awards in three-year varsity career. Nallenweg was All-Conference in football three years soccer and basketball, serving as a captain in both sports his senior season. in a row, earning All-Western N.C. honors after his senior season. In track, he He was All-Conference, All-Region and All-Area in soccer his final campaign. As was team MVP as a senior and most valuable thrower following his sophomore a junior, Sierk helped the Wolverines win conference and sectional titles in and junior seasons. A two-year All-Conference performer in track, Nallenweg basketball. Matthew is the son of Dave and Shari Sierk. His dad played won the regional shot put and discus title as a senior. He helped the Erwin college basketball. basketball team win the conference title. A Beta Club member, Andrew Nallenweg is the son of Rich and Ronda Nallenweg.

14 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Justin Simpson Mark Clyburn Class: Redshirt Sophomore Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DB Position: TE Height: 5-11 Weight: 175 Height: 6-6 Weight: 240 Hometown: Mill Spring, N.C. Hometown: Wingate, N.C. High School: Polk County High School: Forest Hills Justin Simpson's ability to shed blocks and get down the field quickly provided Mark Clyburn spent the 2009 season as a redshirt for the Wingate football and the Bulldog special teams with seven tackles in 2009. Six of his seven stops basketball teams. Clyburn graduated from Forest Hills High. Clyburn played were in the open field. Simpson also 3131forced one fumble on the season.Simpson tight end for head coach Johnny Lowery8787. He was also the center on the was a member of the football and outdoor track teams at Polk County High. His Rocky River (2A) Conference regular season champion basketball team. football coach was Bruce Ollis. Simpson was the most valuable defensive back Clyburn served as team captain in both basketball and football during his days his junior and senior seasons for the Wolverines. He was a two-time All- with the Yellow Jackets. An All-RRC selection in basketball and football, he has Conference performer in football, helping Polk County win the league title in also earned All-Union County football team honors from The Enquirer-Journal. 2007. Simpson was All-Conference and All-Region in track. In the classroom, He is the son of Mark Clyburn, Sr. and Janice Clyburn. Simpson was a National Honor Roll member. He is the son of Patricia Derrick McCrae Simpson and the late Milton Simpson. Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DE Joseph So Height: 6-0 Weight: 245 Class: Redshirt Sophomore Hometown: Troutman, N.C. Position: OL High School: South Iredell Height: 6-2 Weight: 265 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. Derrick McCrae joined the Bulldogs for spring 2010 drills. He will have an opportunity to play early in his career. At South Iredell, McCrae played football High School: Salisbury four years for head coach J.K. Adkins6767. McCrae was an All-Conference and All- Joseph So and his offensive line mates helped Wingate place second in the County performer for the Vikings. In addition, he was a shot putter for the South SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per75 game) and passing offense (241.1 Iredell track and field team for three years. McCrae won the French Department yards per game) in 2009. Wingate averaged75 395.3 total offense yards per Award while at South Iredell. Derrick is the son of Rodney and Ronda game last year. The Bulldog coaches look for So to play an expanded role in McCrae. 2010. At Salisbury High, So was a member of the football, basketball and track teams for the Hornets. Thanks to the efforts of So and his teammates, Mike Miller Salisbury won four Central Carolina Conference football championships during Class: Redshirt Freshman his career. A football team captain, So won the Hornets' Iron Man Award. Position: OL Joseph So is the son of Won and Kyong So. Height: 6-0 Weight: 270 Hometown: Horatio, S.C. High School: Sumter Brandon Williams Mike Miller was a redshirt during the 2009 Bulldog football season. Miller was a Class: Redshirt Sophomore member of the football and wrestling teams for the Sumter High School Position: DL Fighting Gamecocks. On the gridiron,6969 he was All-Area and All-Region. Miller Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 was the Big 16 (lower state) Lineman of the Year as a senior. A two-sport team Hometown: Reidsville, N.C. captain, Miller helped Sumter win regional titles in both football and wrestling High School: Rockingham County during his career. The Fighting Gamecocks were the state runners-up in Brandon Williams is ready to make his mark on the Wingate defensive line. At football his senior season. He was All-Area and All-Region in wrestling, Rockingham County High School, Williams was a member of the football, compiling an individual record of 75-20 his final two seasons. An honor student wrestling and track teams. He was a9898 football team co-captain for head coach at Sumter, Miller is the son of Michael Miller and Dr. Shirrie Miller. Lin Stadler. Williams won MVP awards in football and the most improved Josh Moss award in wrestling. He was All-Conference honorable mention in both football Class: Redshirt Freshman and wrestling. Williams led RCHS in tackles and tackles for loss as a senior. Position: DB He won the outstanding academic achievement award. Brandon Williams is the 5-10 180 son of Danny Lee Williams and Aletha Corbett. Height: Weight: Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. High School: A.L. Brown Josh Moss did not play in 2009, as he spent the campaign as a redshirt. Moss played his high school football for head coach Ron Massey at A.L. Brown. Moss earned the coaches award following99 his senior season. A team captain, Moss helped the Wonders advance to the 2008 state 3A championship game. Moss was a starter at linebacker for A.L. Brown during his senior campaign. He averaged four tackles per game for one of the top defenses in the state. Moss is the son of Fred and Lillian Moss. www.wingatebulldogs.com 15 WINGATE FOOTBALL Robbie Nallenweg Bulldog Freshmen Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: QB George Boyan Height: 6-5 Weight: 225 Class: Freshman Hometown: Asheville, N.C. Position: LS 49 High School: C.A. Erwin Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 Robbie Nallenweg completed six-of-12 passes for 53 yards and one touch- Hometown: Kernersville, N.C. down during Wingate's 2010 spring game. He did not participate during the High School: R.B. Glenn 2009 season, as he spent the campaign1616 as a redshirt. One of the top students on the Bulldog roster, Nallenweg earned a spot on the Bulldog Academic top Kyle Bradshaw 10 and the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2010. Nallenweg was an All- Class: Freshman Conference quarterback who had 190 completions for 2,731 passing yards Position: RB during his senior season at C.A. Erwin. His 2,731 passing yards was tops in Height: 5-9 Weight: 190 30 the area. Nallenweg led the conference with 25 touchdowns. His football coach Hometown: Taylorsville, N.C. at Erwin was Mike Sexton. In addition to his football exploits, Nallenweg was a High School: Alexander Central member of the basketball and tennis teams at C.A. Erwin. He helped the Erwin basketball team win the conference title. Nallenweg won the Wendy's High Mike Brown School Heisman. A Beta Club member, Robbie Nallenweg is the son of Rich Class: Freshman and Ronda Nallenweg. Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 170 24 Colby Reid Hometown: Durham, N.C. Class: Redshirt Freshman High School: Hillside Position: WR Height: 5-9 Weight: 155 Bryan Caffrey Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. Class: Freshman High School: A.L. Brown Position: WR In the 2010 spring game, Reid was one of 12 receivers to catch a pass. Reid Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 88 snagged two receptions for 26 yards in the annual event. Reid was a member Hometown: Bayside, N.Y. of the football, wrestling and baseball3333 teams at A.L. Brown. His football coach High School: St. Francis Prep was Ron Massey. As a senior, Reid had 21 receptions for 509 yards and seven touchdowns. Thanks to the efforts of Reid and his teammates, the Patrick Derenda Wonders advanced to the 3A state championship game in 2008. A two-year Class: Freshman captain in both football and wrestling, Reid was A.L. Brown's most improved Position:WR football player following his senior season. He was an All-Conference choice Height: 6-2 Weight:185 80 (two years) in wrestling. Colby Reid is the son of Darrin Reid and Leigh Allen. Hometown: Manassas, Va. Osbourn Park Rob Worthington High School: Class: Redshirt Freshman Brandon Ellington Position: OL Class: Freshman Height: 6-3 Weight: 270 Position: TE Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Height: 6-5 Weight: 235 86 High School: Bishop Kenny Hometown: Wilmington N.C. Rob Worthington spent the 2009 season as a redshirt for the Wingate football High School: E.A. Laney team. Worthington was a standout student-athlete at Bishop Kenny High School, where he participated in football,7878 weightlifting and track. The All-District D.J. Holloway selection started in 22 games at offensive tackle. Bishop Kenny's most valuable Class: Freshman lineman and team captain, Worthington led the team to a 7-3 record as a Position: DE senior. An All-First Coast selection, he started at left tackle in the state all-star Height: 6-1 Weight: 255 92 game. Mark Thorson was Worthington's football and weightlifting coach at Hometown: Hickory, N.C. Bishop Kenny High School. Worthington is the son of Tom and Cass High School: Hickory Worthington.

16 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Tyler Humphries Bulldog Newcomers Class: Freshman Position: WR Austin Anthony Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 83 Class: Freshman Hometown: Dallas, N.C. Position: PK/P High School: North Gaston Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Greensboro N.C. Steven Jacobs High School: Page Class: Freshman Position: DE Jordan Bailey Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 48 Class: Freshman Hometown: Pembroke, N.C. Position: DT High School: Purnell Swett Height: 6-2 Weight: 250 Landon Jordan Hometown: St. Augustine’s Fla. Class: Freshman High School: Allen D. Nease Position: RB Matthew Bernstein Height:5-10 Weight: 175 32 Class: Freshman Hometown: Mt. Gilead, N.C. Position: OL High School: West Montgomery Height: 6-1 Weight: 270 Hometown: Jacksonville,Fla. Micah Newman Creekside Class: Freshman High School: Position: WR 82 Ethan Booksh Height: 5-11 Weight: 165 Class: Freshman Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Position: OL High School: Independence Height: 6-1 Weight: 283 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Timmy Rogers Hickory Grove Class: Freshman High School: Position: DB David Boyd Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 23 Class: Freshman Hometown: Sumter, S.C. Position: LB High School: Sumter Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Hometown: Clemmons, N.C. Patrick Smith High School: West Forsyth Class: Freshman Position: PK/P Josh Bruch Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 40 Class: Freshman Hometown: Hickory, N.C. Position: LB High School: Hickory Height: 6-2 Weight: 260 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Maurice Washington High School: South Mecklenburg Class: Freshman Position: RB Jeremy Busby Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 27 Class: Freshman Hometown: Asbury Park, N.J. Position: LB High School: Wall Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Hometown: Indian Trail, N.C. Jay Wrisper High School: Sun Valley Class: Freshman Position: DB Andy Coleman Height: 5-11 Weight: 180 25 Class: Freshman Hometown: Belle Glade, Fla. Position: WR High School: Seminole Ridge Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Hometown: Black Mountain N.C. High School: Charles D. Owen www.wingatebulldogs.com 17 WINGATE FOOTBALL Ryan Cook Brenden Faassen Bryndon Jiles Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: LB Position: QB Position: WR Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Height: 5-10 Weight: 160 Hometown: Rockwell, N.C. Hometown: Monroe, N.C. Hometown: Pineville, S.C. High School:Mount Pleasant High School: Union Academy High School: Timberland Zach Cook Seth Farthing Jonathan Jimenez Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: LB Position: DB Position: DB Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Height: 6-0 Weight: 165 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Hometown: Rockwell, N.C. Hometown: Kure Beach, N.C. Hometown: Marietta, Ga High School: Mount Pleasant High School: Eugene Ashley High School: Kell Devan Corum Dakota Gallant Jonathan Kenion Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: QB Position: WR Position: LB Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Hometown: Zionville, N.C. Hometown: West End, N.C. Hometown: Hillsborough, N.C. High School: Watauga High School: Union Pines High School: Orange Tyler Davis Kevin Gray Owen Little Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: OL Position: LB Position: P Height: 6-3 Weight: 295 Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Hometown: Concord, N.C. Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Fla. Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Jay M. Robinson High School: Allen D. Nease High School: East Mecklenburg Avery Ekren Hunter Haffly Sal Lombardi Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: OL Position: TE Position: OL Height: 6-6 Weight: 295 Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Height: 5-11 Weight: 250 Hometown: Mooresville, N.C. Hometown: Locus Grove, Ga Hometown: Simpsonville, S.C. High School: Lake Norman High School: Strong Rock Christian High School: Christ Church Troy Elkins Jenson Harden DJ Martinak Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DL Position: DB Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Height: 5-10 Weight: 165 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. Hometown: California, Pa. High School: Ardrey Kell High School: Jesse Carson High School: California Area Cedric Ellison Ben Haynes Andrew May Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DB Position: LB Position: PK Height: 6-0 Weight: 300 Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 Height:5-9 Weight: 155 Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. Hometown: Statesville, N.C. Hometown: Gold Hill, N.C. High School: Ragsdale High School: North Iredell High School: East Rowan Josh Evarts Vincent Hollingsworth Trek McCullough Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DB Position: WR Position: DE Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Height: 6-2 Weight: 175 Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Hometown: Hillsborough, N.C. Hometown: Raeford, N.C. Hometown: Macclenny, Fla. High School: Cedar Ridge High School: Hoke County High School: Baker County Sr.

18 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Anthony McGill Jakeem Polk TJ Weinberg Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DB Position: DB Position: LB Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Hometown: Columbia, S.C. Hometown: Apex, N.C. High School: Butler High School: Leesburg High School: Middle Creek Andre McManus Rones Sagesse Trace Williams Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: WR Position: DB Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Hometown: Matthews, N.C. Hometown: Naples, Fla. Hometown: Odessa, Fla. High School: Sun Valley High School: Lely High School: Jesuit Cory McNulty Dustin Sipes Jay Willis Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position:WR Position: WR Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Hometown: Thomasville, N.C. Hometown: Mooresville, N.C. High School: Bishop Kenny High School: East Davidson High School: Mooresville Mark Montini Michael Smalley Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: TE Position: DB Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Height: 5-8 Weight: 155 Hometown: Fletcher, N.C. Hometown: Lexington, N.C. High School: A.C. Reynolds High School: Lexington Senior Ethan Munson Ricky Smith Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Position: DT Position: OL Height: 6-1Weight: 285 Height: 6-6 Weight: 260 Hometown: Macclenny, Fla. Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. High School: Baker County Sr. High School: Dorman Nick Napolitano Mitchell Starnes Owo Mobio Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Junior Position: LB Position: QB Position: LB 22 Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Hometown: Shallotte, N.C. Hometown: Fort Mill, S.C. Hometown: Bay Point, Calif. High School: West Brunswick High School: Fork Union High School: Mt. Diablo Dylan Pinnix Ike Turner Jonathan Simmons Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: Junior Position: OL Position: WR Position: DE 44 Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Height: 6-3 Weight: 270 Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. Hometown: Mint Hill, N.C. Hometown: Manhattan, Ill. High School: NW Cabarrus High School: Butler High School: Joliet CC Will Poteat Chuby Uwadie Warren Brown Class: Freshman Class: Freshman Class: RS Sophomore Position: OL Position: WR Position: DB 15 Height: 6-3 Weight: 265 Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Hometown: Vale, N.C. Hometown: Marietta, Ga. Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: West Lincoln High School: Hillsgrove High School: Christopher Columbus

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HEAD COACH Joe Reich Wingate University head football coach Joe Reich helped the Bulldogs compile a solid 7-3 overall record in 2009. The Bulldogs finished second in the South Atlantic Conference race with a 5-2 league ledger. Seven players earned All-SAC laurels, while return specialist Perry Floyd was named to the All-American second team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette.

Reich is the all-time winningest football coach in the school's senior college history. He is 57-40 overall in nine Wingate seasons. On August 25, 2007, Wingate defeated the Fayetteville State Broncos 34-26, giving Reich more victories than his senior college predecessors.

Reich is only the fourth head coach in school history. Wingate's 2009 senior class achieved a new school record, compiling 30 career victories (two previous classes had 28 wins each). The 2009 Bulldogs received votes in the final AFCA poll.

The 2008 Bulldogs earned an 8-3 overall and a 5-3 SAC ledger. Wingate was ranked in the top 25 of the NCAA Division II for seven separate weeks, charting as high as number 15 in the AFCA poll. Wingate finished the 2007 season 7-4 overall, earning an AFCA ranking for five weeks. The Bulldogs reached number 18 in the AFCA poll.

All-Americans Kenwin Cummings (N.Y. Jets) and Chris Conklin (Carolina) signed NFL free agent contracts during the summer of 2008. Cornerback David Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft (145th overall selection). Jones signed a three-year contract in June. He finished the 2007 NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals (He will play the 2010 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars). A 2007 Hula Bowl participant, Jones was a D2Football.com and AFCA All-American his senior season.

Wingate currently has four players in professional football. In addition to Cummings and Jones, Donald Brown and John Bowman are playing in the Canadian Football League. Bowman's Montreal club won the 97th Grey Cup championship in 2009. Brown is a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

In 2006, Wingate placed a school-record 10 players on the All-South Atlantic Conference first and second teams. Wingate equaled its school record for senior college wins in a season, compiling an 8-3 overall mark. Wingate's five SAC wins set a new school record.

When Reich and his staff arrived in 2000, the team had completed a 1-10 season under the previous regime. The Bulldogs compiled an 8-3 overall record in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Reich was named SAC Coach of the Year in 2004.

Academics are very important to Reich and his staff. In 2006, senior defensive end Frank Marino was named to the ESPN Academic All- America® football first team (college division), selected by CoSIDA. Marino is the first Wingate football student-athlete to receive Academic All- America® laurels. Offensive linemen Greg Keziah and Cam LeGrand are both three-time ESPN Academic All-District III football first team selections. In 2009, tight end Ryan Webber and offensive lineman Austin Lowe received Academic All-District III distinction. Thirteen Bulldogs earned SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll laurels in 2009.

Wingate is making noise on the national scene, as the Bulldogs were ranked in both the AFCA and D2Football.com polls at various times during the 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004 seasons. Wingate's 42-31 road victory over Tusculum was televised to a live national audience on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.

Reich spent eight years as an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo. Prior to Buffalo, he was an assistant coach at his alma mater Gettysburg College and a graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech under Bobby Ross.

Reich was the defensive coordinator, punt block and return unit coach at Buffalo during Buffalo's transition from Division I-AA to Division I. His Buffalo defense recorded the school's first shutout in 10 years during the 1999 season.

During the 1996 season, Buffalo achieved its first-ever national ranking in The Sports Network Top 25 poll. The Bulls were ranked no. 25 for two consecutive weeks. His 1996 punt block unit had 15 blocked, partially blocked or no attempt punts. Reich witnessed two transitions at Buffalo, as he was very instrumental in Buffalo's move from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division I-AA.

During his time at Gettysburg College, he coached five players who earned All-Centennial Conference or All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. As the graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech, he worked under former University of Maryland and Detroit Lions head coach Bobby Ross as well as 1999 American Football Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Ralph Friedgen.

Reich played offensive line at Gettysburg from 1984-87, earning a B.A. degree in Mathematics in 1987. Reich earned All-Centennial Conference honors his senior season at Gettysburg. He played his high school football at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pa. Reich's father was a head coach at Lebanon High School and Lebanon Valley College. Reich and his wife Deirdre have a son (Shane) and two daughters (Colleen and Lindsey). 20 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL

Wingate University head football coach Joe Reich and his wife Deirdre have three children: a son (Shane) and twin daughters (Colleen and Lindsey).

Coaching History 2001-present Head coach, Wingate (2004 SAC Coach of the Year)

1997-2000 Defensive Coordinator, Punt Block and Return Unit Coach, University of Buffalo (SUNY)

1995-97 Defensive Line Coach, Punt Block and Return Unit Coach, University of Buffalo (SUNY)

1993-94 Defensive Line Coach, Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, University of Buffalo (SUNY)

1989-93 Offensive Line Coach, Gettysburg College (Pa.) 1988-89 Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech

Playing History 1984-87 Offensive Lineman, Gettysburg College (Pa.)

www.wingatebulldogs.com 21 WINGATE FOOTBALL Wide receiver Dan Brooks led the SAC in receptions per game (5.55) Robert Brown and receiving yards per game (73.5) in 2006. Quarterback Anthony Assistant Head Coach/ Metzelaars led the league in passing yards per game (251.5) and Passing Game Coach/ total offense per game (245.7). Metzelaars was 16th in the NCAA Quarterback Coach Division II in total offense. Academic Coordinator During the 2001 and 2002 seasons, Brown was an assistant coach at Robert Brown was promoted to Valparaiso (Ind.) University. He was the wide receivers coach for the assistant head coach in 2010. The Crusaders. During his second season at Valparaiso, the Crusaders upcoming campaign is his eighth were ranked fourth in total passing yards in the NCAA I-AA statistics. season as a member of the Bulldog coaching staff. In addition to his Before arriving at Valparaiso, Brown worked for two years as offensive duties as assistant head coach, coordinator at Saint Xavier University, located in Chicago. Saint Brown is the passing game Xavier established school records for wins during both of Brown's coordinator and the quarterbacks coach. Brown serves as the seasons. He was the offensive coordinator for Joliet (Ill.) Catholic Academic Coordinator, managing the Academy for two years. Brown was the quarterbacks coach at the program's Academic Success Program. He also monitors the Bulldog University of Saint Francis (Ill.) from 1990-92. kick-off return team. As a player, Brown was a standout at the University of Saint Francis, In 2009, Brown helped Wingate place second on the South Atlantic starting at quarterback from 1987-89. As a sophomore in 1987, Brown Conference passing offense charts with 241.1 yards per game. The earned NAIA All-District honors after helping St. Francis to their only Bulldogs were also second in the league in scoring offense (33.6 appearance in the NAIA national playoffs in the school's history. points per game). Wingate was third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Brown graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration in 1990. He earned his Master of Five Bulldogs caught 20 or more passes, led by All-SAC performer Arts in sports administration from Valparaiso University in 2002. Delric Ellington and his 47 grabs for 558 yards. Ellington scored five Coach Brown and his wife Dana currently reside in Charlotte. touchdowns. All-American return specialist Perry Floyd caught 32 passes for 389 yards and five scores.Floyd and tight end Ryan Bobby James Webber joined Ellington on the All-SAC teams. Defensive Coordinator/ Wingate quarterback Cody Haffly completed 179-of-314 passes for Defensive Backs/ 2281 yards and 21 touchdowns last year. He was second in the SAC Pro Liaison with his 21 scoring strikes and third on the league's pass efficiency charts (136.3). Bobby James enters his third season Brown helped quarterback JD Moore toss 23 touchdown passes in as Wingate University's defensive 2008. Moore finished his career with a total of 55 scoring tosses and coordinator and defensive backs over 5,200 yards. Senior wide receiver Shawn Barrett led the 'Dogs coach in 2010. James coached two- with 54 catches and eight touchdowns. Three teammates caught 25 time All-SAC performer Tylan passes or more. Barrett and Webber were All-SAC picks. Merkerson in 2009. Merkerson posted 58 tackles and two sacks The Bulldog offense averaged 238.4 passing yards per game in 2008, during his senior campaign, garnering number two on the SAC charts. Wingate's kickoff return team second team All-SAC honors. repeated as the number one KOR team in the SAC, averaging 26.4 yards per return. The Bulldogs were second in the nation in the same Merkerson was a leader in Wingate's ultra-talented secondary. His two category. interceptions in the end zone twice snubbed out Pioneer scoring opportunities and helped the Bulldogs secure a 42-31 nationally During the 2007 campaign, Moore set a new school record with 29 televised road victory over Tusculum College in the 2009 SAC opener. touchdown passes as both Barrett and tight end Chris Conklin earned All-SAC honors under Brown's watch. A Carolina Panthers Wingate was fourth in the SAC in pass defense following the 2009 signee, Conklin led SAC tight ends with 30 catches season. The Bulldogs allowed 182.1 passing yards per game in 2009. Wingate finished the 2008 season ranked number one in pass for 446 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007. Barrett recorded 45 defense in the South Atlantic Conference and number nine nationally, receptions for 538 yards and five touchdowns in 2007. allowing only 155.9 passing yards per contest.

In 2006, Brown coached four skill position student-athletes to All-SAC James was promoted to defensive coordinator in March, 2008. He seasons. Wingate was listed at the top of the SAC charts (and number spent the 2007 season (his first with the Bulldogs) as eight in the NCAA Division II) with 273.8 passing yards per game in the defensive backs coach and the strength 2006. and conditioning coordinator. 22 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL James serves as the pro liaison for the Bulldog program. Wingate In 2008, the Bulldogs were number two in the SAC passing offense currently has four players in professional football: Kenwin Cummings category. Wingate averaged 238.4 passing yards per game in 2008, (N.Y. Jets), David Jones (Bengals), Donald Brown (Winnipeg Blue placing the Bulldogs ninth on the NCAA Division II charts. Running Bombers) and John Bowman (Montreal Alouettes). Bowman's back Nelson Woods rushed for career-high 1238 yards on 248 Montreal club won the 97th Grey Cup championship in 2009. carries in 2008. He led the SAC in both yards and carries. Woods, Webber and wide receiver Shawn Barrett earned All-SAC laurels A graduate of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, James joined following the 2008 campaign. the Bulldog staff after serving as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Susquehanna University. He was also in The SAC coaches named Woods the league's Offensive Freshman of charge of strength and conditioning for the SU Crusaders. James the Year in 2007. Tight end Chris Conklin was named first team All- recruited three All-Conference selections and one All-American in his SAC, while Woods and Barrett were selected second team All-SAC. three seasons with the Crusader football program. Conklin signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers during the summer of 2008. Before his time at Susquehanna, James was the defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Woods rushed for a league-best 1,174 yards in 2007. He was New Haven. Before New Haven, James was the defensive Wingate's first 1000-yard rusher since Tracy Bowen ran for 1,274 coordinator at Drake University and Wilkes University. While at yards in 1997. During the 2007 season, Woods eclipsed the 100-yard Wilkes, the defense finished the season ranked number one in the mark during seven games. In addition, Wingate was third in the conference in every statistical category and number four nationally in league in passing offense, averaging over 242 yards passing per total defense. James has also served as defensive backs coach at game in 2007. Lenoir-Rhyne University and Bloomsburg University. Five Bulldog offensive players were named to the All-SAC teams in Bobby James graduated from Bloomsburg with a B.S. degree in 2006. Three-time All-SAC offensive lineman Brandon Manshack exercise science. On the football field, James was a four-year starter, earned a first team slot in 2006 after making the second team two two-time team captain and two-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic years in a row. Conklin and wide receiver Dan Brooks joined Conference (PSAC) selection. He earned team defensive MVP honors Manshack on the first team All-SAC. as well as establishing two school records for punt returns and kickoff returns. James resides in Indian Trail with his wife Laurie. Long and the offensive coaches keep the Bulldogs near the top of the SAC statistical rankings. The Wingate offense ranked second in the Mike Long SAC in total offense per game with 342.7 yards per contest in 2006. Offensive Coordinator/ Also, the Bulldog passing game was first among SAC teams (and eighth in NCAA Division II) at 273.8 yards per game. Offensive Line/ Video Coordinator Brooks led the SAC in receptions per game (5.55) and receiving yards per game (73.5) in 2006. Quarterback Anthony Metzelaars topped Mike Long is entering his eighth the SAC charts in passing yards per game (251.5) and total offense season as offensive coordinator for per game (245.7). Metzelaars was 16th in the NCAA Division II in total the Wingate University football team. offense. In 2010, Mike Long celebrates his 10th anniversary as a member of the In 2005, Brooks shared the SAC lead in touchdown receptions (10). Bulldog football coaching staff. Long Both Brooks and Manshack earned post-season honors from the also coaches Wingate's offensive line league. In 2004, Bulldog wide receiver Rodney Williams caught a and serves as the video coordinator. school-record 74 passes and became only the second receiver in the In addition, he is the team's community service coordinator and camp school's senior college history to surpass 1000 yards receiving in a director. season.

Long helped five Bulldogs earn All-SAC honors in 2009. Lineman Ben Prior to joining coach Reich's staff at Wingate, Long was an assistant Benshoof, running back Vince Jordan and wide receiver Perry football coach at Lehigh University. Long served as assistant offensive Floyd (as a return specialist) were named to the first team. Tight end line coach and assistant recruiting coordinator at Lehigh. Ryan Webber and wide receiver Delric Ellington earned second team laurels. Long helped with the Lehigh special teams, including the punt (long snappers), PAT/FG and kickoff teams. Also, he monitored the Wingate was second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per academic and athletic progress of the offensive line and served as game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) during the 2009 Lehigh's head JV coach. season. The Bulldogs were third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Floyd was third in the nation in kick-off returns During Long's time at Lehigh, the Mountain Hawks won the Patriot (30.38 yards per return) and ninth in punt returns (15.07 yards per League championship in 1999 and 2000. return).

www.wingatebulldogs.com 23 WINGATE FOOTBALL Also, Lehigh qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs in 1999 and three tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two sacks. In 2003, he 2000. The Mountain Hawks led the Patriot League in rushing in 2000. had 33 tackles (23 solo), six sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss as a junior.

While a student-athlete at James Madison University, Long earned Tofanelli earned both his B.S. and MBA degrees from Wingate four varsity letters as an offensive guard for the Dukes. He started two University. A two-time ESPN Academic All-District III selection by seasons at JMU, as the team won the Lambert Cup in 1994 (his CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America), Tofanelli senior season). Long was elected the team's most improved offensive received the Charlotte Touchdown Club Scholarship in the spring of lineman during the spring of 1993. The Dukes qualified for the NCAA 2004. He made the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll every semester Division I-AA playoffs in 1991 and 1994. during his playing career.

Each August, Long coordinates Wingate's Special Olympics Field Day for local athletes. He also leads character education for the Bulldog Tee Overman sophomore class. Coach Long and his wife Erin have a daughter, Olivia Anna Long. The Long family resides in Indian Trail. Linebackers/ Recruiting Coordinator Tony Tofanelli Tee Overman marks four years as a Def. Line/ Equipment Mgr./ member of the Wingate University Liason to Football Alumni football coaching staff in 2010. He is in charge of the Bulldog linebackers and Student Life in addition to his role as the recruiting Tony Tofanelli is enjoying his sixth coordinator. Overman will also season as a member of the Wingate oversee the Wingate kick-off team. University coaching staff in 2010. The current campaign is his fourth year of Overman mentored linebacker Aaron full-time status after two years as a Plyler, a 2009 All-South Atlantic Conference pick. An anchor for the graduate assistant for the Bulldogs. Bulldog linebacker corps, Plyler finished the year with 63 tackles and Tofanelli works with the Bulldog 7.5 tackles for loss. Wingate's top six linebackers combined for 24 defensive line. In addition, he is tackles for loss and 9.5 QB sacks. The Bulldog kick-off coverage team Wingate's equipment manager, liaison led the SAC with a 39.3 yard net average. to the Football Alumni Association and fields and work study coordinator. In 2008, the Bulldog linebackers posted 14.5 sacks. Ben Hinson finished second in the SAC in tackles with 105. Greg Harmon In 2009, Tofanelli helped the Bulldog pass rushers as they charted finished fourth in the league with 96 tackles. In 2007, Overman and number two on the South Atlantic Conference pass defense efficiency the Bulldog coaching staff mentored senior linebacker Tyler Johnson listing (112.5). Wingate allowed only 11 touchdown passes last on his way to All-SAC second team defensive honors. Johnson led season, second fewest in the league. the Bulldogs with 97 tackles that season and finished second in the league in tackles per game. In 2008, Wingate was ranked number one in pass defense in the SAC. On the NCAA Division II charts, Wingate was number nine in During his Bulldog playing career, Overman started 33 games on the pass defense. Wingate tied the school record for victories in a season defensive line for the Bulldogs in his four years. His Wingate statistics with eight. ledger includes 179 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and six passes defended. Overman and his class of 2007 teammates set the In 2007, Tofanelli coached Bulldog defensive end Kenwin Cummings then-school record for career wins with 26, while tying the record for on his way to Don Hansen's Football Gazette NCAA Division II All- wins in a season with eight on two separate occasions. America second team laurels. A two-time Hansen's All-America pick, Cummings signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets during Overman played high school football for the late coach Tony Perrou the summer of 2008. The SAC football coaches voted Cummings a at Southern Alamance where he earned All-Conference and All- first team All-SAC performer three seasons in a row. Region honors in both his junior and senior season. Overman holds both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Wingate. He currently In 2006, senior defensive end Frank Marino was named to the ESPN resides in Wingate. Academic All-America® football first team (college division), selected by CoSIDA. Cummings was named to three different All-Region teams and the All-SAC team.

As a senior, Tofanelli was named first team All-SAC as a long snapper in 2004. In addition, he was a starter for the Bulldogs on the defensive line. During his final season, Tofanelli recorded 33 tackles (23 solo), 24 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Kirk Woodall the 2009 NCAA Division II All-American second team by Don Assistant DL / Assistant Hansen's Football Gazette as a return specialist. Strength and Conditioning A 2009 Wingate graduate, Softcheck majored in physical education with a minor in sports management. Softcheck earned a spot on the Kirk Woodall enters his second year SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll during each year. on the Bulldog coaching staff in 2010. Woodall will serve as the Defensive A three-year letter winner and two-year starter at wide receiver, Line assistant and facility manager for Softcheck completed his Bulldog career with 75 catches for 1003 the Bulldog football program. He will yards and nine touchdowns. Softcheck and his senior teammates tied also work with the scout team, both the career and single season records (at the time) for victories. concentrating his efforts on defensive Also, Softcheck served as a team captain for the Bulldogs. scouting. Softcheck played high school football for head coach Chris Barnes in In 2009, Woodall helped the Bulldog Wall, N.J., receiving All-Division and All-Conference honors. A pass rushers as they charted number two on the South Atlantic graduate student, Softcheck will be working towards his Master of Arts Conference pass defense efficiency listing (112.5). Wingate allowed in Education in Sport Administration. only 11 touchdown passes last season, second fewest in the league.

The 2003 Wingate University graduate majored in Communications. Travis Knight He was a standout on the football team. During his playing career at Linebackers Coach Wingate, Woodall spent time as a linebacker on defense and an H back on offense. Travis Knight returns to his alma mater for his first season as assistant While at Wingate, Woodall was a two-time President of the Kappa coach for the Wingate University Alpha fraternity. Most recently, he has worked in the solid waste football team. Knight will help with industry. Woodall has served on the boards of several non-profit the Bulldog linebackers. Prior to foundations in Atlanta and Savannah. joining the Wingate staff, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at The Raymond M. Cash Press Box (at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Sun Valley High School for head Martin Field) honors Woodall's family. The Raymond M. Cash Press coach Scott Stein. Box was dedicated on Aug. 27, 2005. A native of Smyrna, Ga., Kirk currently lives in Marshville. In 2008, Knight worked with the Sun Valley linebackers. In 2009, he was the defensive line coach. The Spartans made the N.C. 4A Jordan Softcheck play-offs both seasons. Knight assisted with play calling from the Assistant WR press box. In addition, he collaborated with the defensive coordinator to determine defensive strategies for each game. Jordan Softcheck is entering his second year as an assistant football A two-year letter winner for the Bulldogs, Knight was named coach at Wingate University. He works with the wide receivers. Wingate's defensive MVP in 2005. He led the team in tackles (89) the Softcheck has several other duties, same season. In addition, Knight shared the South Atlantic including offensive scouting, Lift-a- Conference statistical championship with three fumble recoveries. Thon coordinator and football liaison Knight played two years at Northland Community and Technical with the University's student life and College in Thief River Falls, Minn. before joining the Bulldogs in the housing departments. fall of 2004. He was All-Conference and team defensive MVP two years each. Knight was All-Region and All-State one year each. Softcheck helped wide receiver Delric Ellington earn a spot on the 2009 All-SAC second team. Knight earned a B.S. degree in Parks and Recreation Administration Ellington topped the Wingate receiving charts with 47 receptions for from Wingate University in December, 2006. Most recently, he spent 558 yards. He was fourth in the SAC with 4.7 receptions per game, two years as the ISS Coordinator at Sun Valley High School. Knight is posting three 100-yard performances in the process. a graduate of Richmond Senior High in Rockingham. Wingate was second in the SAC in passing offense (241.1 yards per game) during the 2009 season. The Bulldogs were third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Four Wingate receivers caught 25 passes or more last year: Ellington (47), Perry Floyd (32), Chris Bowden (30) and Philip Thomas (25). Floyd was named to www.wingatebulldogs.com 25 WINGATE FOOTBALL Anthony Maqazu Mele helped the 2009 Bulldog special teams unit put up big numbers. Tight Ends Coach Wingate was first in the SAC in kick returns, kick-off coverage and punt returns. On the NCAA charts, the Bulldogs were sixth in kick returns (24.44 yards per return) and 10th in punt returns (14.67 yards Anthony Magazu is a new addition to per return). the Wingate football staff, as the Kent State University graduate will serve In 2008, Wingate tailback Nelson Woods led the league with 1238 his first season in 2010. Magazu will rushing yards on his way to first team All-SAC honors. As a group, the work with the Bulldog tight ends. Wingate rushing attack accumulated 1917 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. For the last seven seasons, Magazu has served as the assistant Both the 2008 kick-off and kick return units finished first in the SAC equipment manager for the Carolina with the kick return unit finishing fourth in NCAA Division II with 24.26 Panthers. During training camps, he yards per return. The Bulldogs led the SAC in the same category. helped set up practices and games. Prior to his time at Wingate, Mele spent the 2006 season as the wide Magazu earned a B.A. degree in Communication Studies at Kent receivers coach at Saint Peter's (N.J.) College. While at Saint Peter's, State, graduating in December, 2009. He earned a full football Mele coached the number three-ranked receiver in NCAA Division I- scholarship to play quarterback for KSU. A three-year letterwinner, he AA (7.4 receptions per game) and helped coordinate the eleventh- received the Don Nottingham Cup as the most improved offensive ranked passing offense. He tutored two All-MAAC selections. player at the conclusion of the 2006 spring practice cycle. In 2005, Mele was the co-defensive coordinator and special teams A very active campus servant, Magazu served on the KSU Student- coordinator at Marist High School in Bayonne, N.J. The defense Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for four years. He was regular yielded 13 points per game on its way to the school's first playoff volunteer at Akron General Hospital. Academically, Magazu earned a appearance in twelve seasons. Certificate of Achievement from the KSU School of Communication Studies for his senior portfolio. Mele began his coaching career at William Paterson (N.J.) University in 2003. His tenure at WPU started as the outside linebackers coach; Eric Mele he later became WPU's special teams coordinator and defensive Special Teams Coordinator/ backs coach. Mele mentored the number thirteenth-ranked kick Running Backs returner in NCAA Division III during the 2004 season. He coached three All-NJAC choices in two years. Eric Mele enters his fourth campaign with the Wingate University football A graduate of William Paterson, Mele was a three-year starter at program. He serves as the special strong safety and outside linebacker for the Pioneers. He earned his teams coordinator and running backs bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from WPU in coach. On campus, Mele is one of 2002. Mele completed a Masters degree in Sports Management from Wingate's Success Coaches, the American Military University in 2007. operating out of the Student Life department. As a high school student-athlete, Mele won a Prep B state football championship at Wardlaw-Hartridge Prep (Edison, N.J.). He was a Mele coached first team All- South first team All-Conference and All-County selection. Mele resides in Atlantic Conference running back Vince Jordan, helping the West Monroe with his wife Melissa and daughters Samantha, Jordan and Montgomery High graduate compile 967 yards rushing yards and 12 Taylor. touchdowns during the 2009 season. Jordan averaged 6.2 yards per carry. Wingate's running backs scored 20 rushing touchdowns last Mike Pope year. Assistant Offensive Line Director of High School In February, return specialist Perry Floyd was named to the 2009 Relations NCAA Division II All-American second team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Earlier, Floyd was named to the All-Super Region 2 first Mike Pope enters his second season team by the same publication. on the Wingate University football staff as assistant offensive line coach A first team All-SAC performer as a return specialist, Floyd averaged and director of high school relations 30.4 yards per kick return and 15.1 yards per punt return in 2009. He in 2010. In May, author Wilt led the league in both categories. The Forestview High School Browning released Pope's biogra- product was third on the NCAA Division II charts in kick returns and phy, entitled Do They Play Football in ninth in punt returns. He finished the year with 1,105 all-purpose Heaven? yards. 26 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Before coming to Wingate, Pope has coached football at nine different Prior to joining the Bulldog coaching staff, Barrett was employed by schools. He was an assistant in the North-South All-Star Football Velocity Sports in Parsippany, N.J. His strength training expertise is Game in 1991 and the Shrine Bowl in 1996. Pope has been named reaping benefits for the Wingate football program. Before his time as the Region Coach of the Year on numerous occasions. In 1988, he a Bulldog student-athlete, Barrett was an All-West Jersey standout at garnered the South Carolina Football Coach of the Year Award. He Pope John XXIII in Sparta, N.J. His football coach was the legendary has been camp director of the Hawg Tuff O-Line Camps for 20+ Victor Paternasto. A team captain at Pope John XXIII, Barrett was selected to participate in the East-West bowl game. years. Pope has had over 17,000 young men and women attend these camps. Jeff Simpson In February of 2008, Coach Pope received an award from the South Defensive Backs Coach Carolina Coaches Association for Distinguished Service to South Jeff Simpson brings a wealth of Carolina High School Football. This honor has been given to only coaching experience to his new eight other coaches in the last 30 years in South Carolina. adventure as assistant coach for the Wingate University football team. A Coach Pope graduated from Wingate University in 1972 with an A.A. UNC Chapel Hill graduate, Simpson in Secondary Education. While at Wingate, he was a member of the will work with the Bulldog defensive soccer and wrestling reams. Coach Pope graduated from Gardner- backs. Webb University in 1974 with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education. While at GWU, he played offensive guard. After graduating from Last year, Simpson was the head Gardner-Webb in 1974, Pope played semi-pro football with the football coach at West Charlotte High Stanley Patriots for two years while coaching at Piedmont High. He School. The Lions finished third in played offensive guard and tackle for the Patriots; the team was 24-3 the always tough I-Meck (4A) Conference. Previously, Simpson spent four years as the head football coach at Vance High School in during this time. Charlotte. He was the MECA 4A Coach of the Year in 2005.

The Monroe, N.C. native graduated from nearby Piedmont High The Vance Cougars won the MECA (4A) conference championship in School. While at Piedmont, Pope was All-Union County and All-Rocky 2005, earning a number four seed in the NCHSAA state play-offs. River Conference in football. After 35 years in the classroom, he has During Simpson’s tenure, Vance was 27-21 overall and 19-5 in the retired from teaching. Pope resides in Monroe with his wife Ginger MECA standings. and their three daughters, Taylor, Elizabeth and Sarah. Simpson was an assistant coach at Southern Durham High School Shawn Barrett (two years), Richmond County Senior High School (one year), Laney Strength and Conditioning High School (five years, two stints) and West Columbus High School Coach (one year). During these nine seasons, Simpson’s teams compiled a 93-23 overall record. Shawn Barrett enters his second season on the Bulldog coaching staff Southern Durham was ranked number one in the state during his stint as the Strength and Conditioning as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and wide receiver Coordinator in 2010. The Wingate coach. Richmond Senior was 12-1 overall during his one-year term as University graduate (class of 2009) defensive line coach. The Raiders were ranked number two in the finished his football career as the state by the AP, I-High and NCPreps. The state runners-up in 2001, fifth-leading receiver in school history. Laney won two conference titles during his career in Wilmington.

As a junior, the Andover, N.J. native Simpson served as an assistant softball coach for one season each at was second on the team in receiving yards (538) and caught five Laney and Richmond Senior. At Laney, Simpson helped the touchdown passes for the 'Dogs. For his efforts, he was named Buccaneers win the state 4A softball championship in 1998. The second team All-South Atlantic Conference. Richmond Senior Raiders won the Mid-Southeastern Conference 4A title in 2003. Barrett left everything on the field his senior year. He compiled 54 catches for 626 yards and eight touchdowns. Barrett notched three While at UNC Chapel Hill, Simpson earned a B.A. degree in Physical touchdown receptions versus Tusculum College, earning SAC Education, Exercise and Sports Science. He earned a teacher offensive player of the week accolades. Against Carson-Newman, certification for physical education (K-12) from UNC Wilmington. Barrett recorded a team-high nine receptions for 117 yards. He once again earned second team All-SAC honors.

www.wingatebulldogs.com 27 WINGATE FOOTBALL Johnson Richardson GO Express, LLC in Monroe. He worked five years as the Television Offensive Line Coach Broadcast Editor for Elizabeth Baptist Church in Monroe.

Johnson Richardson joins the Bulldog Patrick Campbell family as an assistant offensive line Placekickers Coach coach on Joe Reich’s staff. Richardson earned four letters as a Patrick Campbell is a new addition to tight end for Wofford College. He the Bulldog coaching staff in 2010. graduated in spring 2010 with a B.A. He will be working directly with the degree in Business Economics. kickers and punters.

Richardson helped lead the Terriers Campbell played his college football to the Southern Conference at William Paterson (N.J.) University, championship in 2007. Wofford earning varsity letters as both a reached the NCAA FCS championship quarterfinals in 2007 and kicker and a tight end. He graduated advanced to the FCS championship play-offs in 2008. Richardson from the Chubb Institute in 2000 with started all 11 games his senior season, serving as team captain for a degree in technical support. the South Florida game. Campbell earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University in 2007. Prior to his time at Wingate, Richardson was an equipment and sideline assistant for the Carolina Panthers. During his three years As a high school student-athlete, Campbell won a Prep B state with the NFL team, he managed inventory, repaired equipment and football championship at Wardlaw-Hartridge Prep (Edison, N.J.). He served as a field assistant. was a first team All-Conference and All-County selection. He resides in Monroe with his wife Nedy and two sons, Bruce and Brody. During the summer of 2009, Richardson was a camp counselor for Kickin’ Kids (Spartanburg, S.C.), supervising 80 youngsters between Billy Hall the ages of six and 15. He taught basic football strategy, while Student Assistant working on overall skill development. He also served a winter 2007 internship with the Ward Law Firm (Spartanburg, S.C.), helping Billy Hall will help assistant coaches organize 500 cases and providing assistance as a case runner. Bobby James and Jeff Simpson with the defensive backs as a student Gemetrius McNeil assistant coach this year. Hall was a Wide Receivers Coach two-sport athlete (football, rugby) at Charlotte Catholic High School. As a Gemetrius McNeil enters his first senior football player, Hall won the season as an assistant coach on the Doc Koczak Award. The CCHS Wingate University football staff. McNeil will work with the Bulldog wide Cougars won the conference and receivers. He brings extensive high regional football titles his final sea- school assistant coaching experience son. Hall led the team in solo tackles his junior and senior seasons for to his new position. legendary head coach Jim Oddo. In rugby, Catholic earned state and region championships and placed eighth in the national tournament. McNeil spent five seasons as an He is the son of Bryan and Kay Hall. assistant coach at Sun Valley High School. While at Sun Valley, McNeil worked with Spartan head coach Scott Stein. McNeil also spent one season as an assistant basketball coach at Sun Valley.

Prior to his time at Sun Valley High, McNeil spent one season each at Porter Ridge High School and Sun Valley Middle School. He worked five years as an assistant coach at Monroe Middle School. McNeil won Coach of the Year honors at football camp while working with the MMS Redhawks.

McNeil is a graduate of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. He earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Most recently, McNeil has spent six years as the Operations Manager at

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30 www.wingatebulldogs.com 2009 GAME SUMMARIES Braves compiled 196 rushing yards, compared completions, 311 yards and three touchdowns. Wingate 38, West Georgia 17 to 57 yards on the ground for the Bulldogs. Wingate, N.C.----Sophomore running back Down 21 points and faced with a fourth-and- Fletcher scored Wingate's fourth defensive seven from the L-R eight with 1:17 left in the Vince Jordan posted career-highs of 215 touchdown of the season in the third quarter. yards, 19 carries and three touchdowns as the third, Lopez drilled a 26-yard field goal, igniting The Lancaster High School product returned a a stretch where the Bulldogs would outscore Bulldogs rallied for a 38-17 victory over the UNC Pembroke fumble 25 yards for a TD. University of West Georgia. the Bears 29-7 over the final 16:17 of the game. Wingate 42, Tusculum 31 Wingate compiled 430 yards total offense on Haffly's day ended by engineering an 18-play, the afternoon, averaging 6.3 yards per play. 91-yard drive in 3:15 to complete the Greeneville, Tenn. ----Redshirt junior running comeback. The drive included a fourth-and-one Thanks to the efforts of Jordan and his team- back Nelson Woods rushed 17 times for 133 mates, the Bulldogs rushed 43 times for 295 conversion and a 26-yard reception by Thomas yards and three touchdowns as the Bulldogs on third-and- 15 to set up the Woods game- yards and three scores. The opportunistic hosts defeated Tusculum College 42-31 in a also forced five turnovers, intercepting four winner with 43 seconds remaining. Lenoir- nationally-televised Thursday night contest to Rhyne had a chance to win the game, but a 61- passes and recovering one fumble. Wingate open South Atlantic Conference play. converted three-of-four red zone chances. yard field goal attempt fell short and sealed the comeback for the visiting Bulldogs. Wingate never trailed in the back-and-forth On defense, Wingate senior safety Tylan contest. The Bulldogs posted 450 yards total Newberry 35, Wingate 27 Merkerson had 10 tackles and one QB sack. offense, while the Pioneers blazed a trail for Robert Fletcher had a big day in his first game 352 yards total offense. Jordan almost joined in the Bulldog blue-and-gold; he added six tack- Wingate, N.C.----The Newberry College football Woods in the 100-yard club, as he rushed 18 team posted 448 yards total offense en route to les, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery times for 99 yards and one score. to his 98-yard interception return for pay dirt. a 35-27 South Atlantic Conference victory over Wingate University at Irwin Belk Stadium and The Wingate defense recorded four sacks. John R. Martin Field. Wingate 33, North Greenville 14 Bulldog redshirt junior linebacker Greg Harmon had 11 tackles (five solo) and 2 1/2 tackles for Wingate, N.C.----Wingate won the turnover bat- Newberry senior quarterback Brandon Gantt loss. He also shared a sack. Merkerson had threw for a career-high 336 passing yards. tle and converted two miscues into touchdowns two huge interceptions in the Tusculum end as the Bulldogs topped North Greenville 33-14. Gantt completed 20-of-39 passes for 336 yards zone. He added six tackles and one pass and one score. Sophomore receiver Brandon Wingate had four takeaways, while posting zero break-up. giveaways. Bostick caught nine passes for 158 yards. Senior wide receiver David Smith recorded Wingate 28, Brevard 12 Jordan started the scoring, scoring on a 22-yard seven catches for 142 yards and one TD. touchdown run to give the hosts the lead for Wingate, N.C.----Haffly threw a career-high keeps. RP Lopez added the extra point to give Haffly helped the Bulldogs compile 312 yards of three touchdown passes as the Bulldogs topped total offense. He completed 15-of-38 passes for the Bulldogs a 14-7 edge with 5:12 remaining in Brevard College 28-12 in South Atlantic the second frame. 232 yards and three touchdowns. The Conference football action. Newberry defense made Haffly earn every yard, as the scarlet-and-gray defenders had 10 quar- Wingate made the plays when they counted, Wingate outdistanced Brevard in total offensive converting nine-of-18 third down conversions. terback hurries, three QB sacks and two inter- yards 364-268. The Bulldogs averaged 6.3 ceptions. On the flip side, North Greenville was two-for- yards per play (58 plays), while holding the 14 on third-down plays. The Bulldogs compiled Tornados to 3.8 yards per play (71 plays). Wingate 42, Catawba 17 297 yards total offense, compared to 245 yards Brevard won the time of possession battle for the visiting Crusaders. 32:56-27:04. Salisbury, N.C.----Jordan posted 160 yards In his second collegiate start, Haffly completed rushing to help the Bulldogs record 518 yards Fletcher topped the Wingate defensive charts total offense in a 42-17 South Atlantic 19-of-33 passes for 159 yards and two touch- with 15 stops (six solo, nine assists). Bulldog downs. Wingate redshirt senior quarterback Conference victory over host Catawba College linebackers and high school teammates Ben at Shuford Stadium. James Hall connected on three-of-four passes Hinson and Aaron Plyler split 24 stops down for 35 yards. The two signal-callers utilized the middle, with Hinson posting a QB sack. Wingate did not commit a turnover on the seven different receivers. Bulldog redshirt junior Merkerson notched 10 tackles. wide receiver Philip Thomas topped the charts, afternoon and converted on half of its 16 third- down attempts. The Bulldogs won the field catching six passes for 52 yards. Floyd and Wingate 50, Lenoir-Rhyne 49 Ellington caught five passes each. position battle, thanks to the efforts of wide receiver/return specialist/place kicker Bobby Hickory, N.C.----Woods scored from one-yard UNCP 24, Wingate 13 Seidof. In his first-ever collegiate kicking out to cap off a thrilling, 17-point fourth quarter appearance, Seidof handled six of Wingate's comeback as the Bulldogs escaped Hickory seven kick-offs Saturday. He boomed the six Pembroke, N.C.----UNC Pembroke scored 21 with a 50-49 victory over the Lenoir-Rhyne unanswered points in the fourth quarter to take kicks for an average of 63.3 yards, giving the a 24-13 NCAA Division II victory over Wingate University Bears at Moretz Stadium. visiting Bulldogs a plus-six-yard advantage in University at Grace P. Johnson Stadium and the most-important field position battle (Wingate Lumbee Guaranty Bank Field. The 'Dogs used a career day from redshirt jun- 33 to Catawba 27). ior wide receiver Perry Floyd, who piled up 287 UNCP (343 yards) and Wingate (307 yards) all-purpose yards with two receiving combined to post touchdowns to compliment an 89-yard kickoff 650 yards total return for a touchdown. Haffly also had career offense. The numbers throughout his stat line with 29 www.wingatebulldogs.com 31 2009 GAME SUMMARIES MHC tallied 452 total yards. Wingate recorded #18 Carson-Newman 45, Wingate 7 293 in the air and 227 on the ground. MHC threw for 263 yards and rushed for 189. While Wingate, N.C.----Carson-Newman College Wingate took good care of the ball, Mars Hill senior running back Buck Wakefield rushed for fumbled the ball five times and lost possession a school-record 303 yards and two touchdowns on four of those miscues. to lead the 18th-ranked Eagle football team to a 45-7 victory over Wingate in South Atlantic Haffly completed 18-of-30 passes to account for Conference action. Wingate's passing yardage. He had a career- high five touchdown passes in the victory. He Haffly and Hall combined for 330 passing yards, also rushed for one TD. Ellington was Haffly's but the Bulldogs lost the turnover battle 3-1. favorite target, catching five passes for 114 Wingate entered the contest as the number two yards and one score. Vince Jordan ran for 123 team on the NCAA Division II turnover margin yards and two scores, averaging 6.2 yards per charts with a plus-14 rating. carry. Luis Alvarez and Fletcher led the Bulldog defense with nine tackles each. Alvarez Wingate got on the scoreboard later in the forced a fumble, while Fletcher recovered a second quarter, as the Bulldogs marched 80 Lion fumble. yards on six plays to find pay dirt. Haffly finished the drive with a 42-yard scoring strike to Thomas. Lopez added the PAT to make the score 17-7 with 4:23 remaining in the second quarter. Wingate 56, Mars Hill 35

Mars Hill, N.C.----Wingate University defeated Mars Hill College 56-35 in South Atlantic Cody Hafflly Conference football action Saturday at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. The Lions dropped to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the SAC with the loss. Wingate improved to 7-3 on the year and 5-2 in the league.

The teams combined for 972 yards of total offense. Wingate accumulated 520 yards, while Viince Jordan

Leigh Ann Caldwell – Director of Athletic Training Services – Caldwell enters her 12th year at Wingate and her eighth year as head ath- letic trainer in the fall of 2010. Her primary sport responsibilities are men’s basketball and softball. She received her bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State in Sports Medicine and Health Promotion in 1997. In May 2000, Caldwell received her MBA from Wingate. She hails from Charlotte, N.C. Tim Singleton – Assistant Athletic Trainer – Tim Singleton enters his second year on the staff as the assistant athletic trainer. He is the head trainer for the Wingate football team, beginning his responsibilities in the fall of 2009. Singleton graduated from Wingate University in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. He received his Leigh Ann Caldwell Masters of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Georgia State Tim Singleton University in May 2006. Wingate University Athletic Training Website: http://www.wingatebulldogs.com

32 www.wingatebulldogs.com 2007 GAME SUMMARIES 2009-102009-10 SASACC ScholarScholar AthletesAthletes SAC Scholar-Athletes All-time list (through 2009-10 school year) School Scholar-Athletes Wingate 52 *Presbyterian 37 Mars Hill 37 Tusculum 35 Catawba 30 Carson-Newman 27 *Elon 10 Lenoir-Rhyne 9 *Gardner-Webb 8 Newberry 7 Lincoln Memorial 1 *no longer a member of the SAC

Juniior Nyemb Chellsea Cancelllliiere Braden Jackson Men’’s Soccer Volllleyballll Men’’s Gollf

www.wingatebulldogs.com 33 Wingate Combined Team Statistics (as of Sep 07, 2010) 2009 STATISTICS All games Date Opponent Score Att. Record: Overall Home Away Neutral Aug 29, 2009 WEST GEORGIA W 38-17 2788 All games 7-3 3-2 4-1 0-0 Sep 05, 2009 NORTH GREENVILLE W 33-14 2497 Conference 5-2 1-2 4-0 0-0 Sep 12, 2009 at UNC Pembroke L 13-24 4225 Non-Conference 2-1 2-0 0-1 0-0 * Sep 24, 2009 at Tusculum W 42-31 3011 * Oct 03, 2009 BREVARD W 28-12 2957 Team Statistics WU OPP * Oct 10, 2009 at Lenoir-Rhyne W 50-49 6107 FIRST DOWNS 198 207 * Oct 17, 2009 NEWBERRY L 27-35 3872 R u s h in g 79 106 * Oct 24, 2009 at Catawba W 42-17 2191 P a s s in g 112 81 * Oct 31, 2009 #18 CARSON-NEWMAN L 7-45 2199 P e n a l ty 7 20 * Nov 07, 2009 at Mars Hill W 56-35 2109 RUSHING YARDAGE 1542 2047 Rushing Attempts 360 416 Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Average Per Rush 4.3 4.9 Vince Jordan 10 156 998 31 967 6.2 12 83 96.7 Average Per Game 154.2 204.7 Nelson Woods 7 94 395 17 378 4.0 7 62 54.0 TDs Rushing 20 24 Ed Doughty 9 21 107 0 107 5.1 0 25 11.9 PASSING YARDAGE 2411 1821 Cody Haffly 10 54 211 164 47 0.9 1 38 4.7 C o m p - A t t- In t 193-338-7 150-282-11 James Hall 6 11 46 8 38 3.5 0 9 6.3 Average Per Pass 7.1 6.5 Perry Floyd 8 6 19 0 19 3.2 0 5 2.4 Average Per Catch 12.5 12.1 Antonio Cotton 8 1 12 0 12 12.0 0 12 1.5 Average Per Game 241.1 182.1 Blake Conner 3 7 10 3 7 1.0 0 4 2.3 TDs Passing 22 11 TEAM 6 10 2 35 -33 -3.3 0 2 -5.5 TOTAL OFFENSE 3953 3868 Total 10 360 1800 258 1542 4.3 20 83 154.2 Average Per Play 5.7 5.5 Opponents 10 416 2349 302 2047 4.9 24 68 204.7 Average Per Game 395.3 386.8 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 48-1173 50-953 Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 15-220 23-259 Cody Haffly 10 136.28 179-314-6 57.0 2281 21 75 228.1 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-197 7-106 James Hall 6 124.86 14-21-1 66.7 130 1 25 21.7 FUMBLES-LOST 12-5 29-16 TEAM 6 0.00 0-3-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 PENALTIES-Yards 90-781 60-480 Total 10 134.36 193-338-7 57.1 2411 22 75 241.1 PUNTS-AVG 54-38.2 48-42.0 Opponents 10 112.50 150-282-11 53.2 1821 11 56 182.1 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 9 :1 8 3 0 :4 0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 64/148 52/134 Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g 4TH-DOWN Conversions 11/19 7/18 D. Ellington 10 47 558 11.9 7 59 55.8 Perry Floyd 8 32 389 12.2 5 43 48.6 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Chris Bowden 10 30 361 12.0 3 34 36.1 Tylan Merkerson 3 25 8.3 0 16 Philip Thomas 10 25 379 15.2 4 69 37.9 Robert Fletcher 2 100 50.0 1 98 Ryan Webber 10 20 191 9.6 1 16 19.1 Aaron Plyler 1 0 0.0 0 0 Antonio Cotton 8 12 278 23.2 2 75 34.8 C. Hazeltine 1 0 0.0 0 0 Josh Clawson 9 8 70 8.8 0 15 7.8 Derrick Jackson 1 11 11.0 0 11 Nelson Woods 7 6 39 6.5 0 11 5.6 T. Stephens 1 0 0.0 0 0 Vince Jordan 10 5 55 11.0 0 36 5.5 Ben Hinson 1 8 8.0 0 8 Ed Doughty 9 4 49 12.2 0 18 5.4 Greg Harmon 1 53 53.0 1 53 Bobby Seidof 10 2 6 3.0 0 4 0.6 A. Nallenweg 8 1 22 22.0 0 22 2.8 Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk Cody Haffly 10 1 14 14.0 0 14 1.4 P. Hilliard 53 2045 38.6 76 4 8 11 4 1 Total 10 193 2411 12.5 22 75 241.1 TEAM 1 16 16.0 16 0 0 0 0 0 Opponents 10 150 1821 12.1 11 56 182.1 Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Perry Floyd 14 211 15.1 0 46 RP Lopez 2-4 50.0 0-0 2-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 27 0 Antonio Cotton 1 9 9.0 0 9 Total 15 220 14.7 0 46 PAT Opponents 23 259 11.3 0 73 Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Vince Jordan 12 ------72 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg RP Lopez - 2-4 40-43 - - - - - 46 Bobby Seidof 18 462 25.7 0 46 D. Ellington 7 ------42 Perry Floyd 16 486 30.4 1 89 Nelson Woods 7 - - 0-1 - - - - 42 Marcus Davis 8 180 22.5 0 35 Perry Floyd 6 ------36 Vince Jordan 2 46 23.0 0 24 Philip Thomas 4 ------24 Brandon Lawson 1 0 0.0 0 0 Robert Fletcher 3 ------18 Ed Doughty 1 -12 -12.0 0 0 Chris Bowden 3 ------18 Shane Outen 1 10 10.0 0 10 Antonio Cotton 2 ------12 Sean Jones 1 1 1.0 0 0 Cody Haffly 1 - - 1-1 - 0-1 - - 8 Total 48 1173 24.4 1 89 Tylan Merkerson 1 ------6 Opponents 50 953 19.1 0 55 Ryan Webber 1 ------6 Greg Harmon 1 ------6 All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Matthew Sierk - - 0-1 - - - - - 0 Perry Floyd 8 19 389 211 486 0 1105 138.1 James Hall - - - - - 0-1 - - 0 Vince Jordan 10 967 55 0 46 0 1068 106.8 Total 48 2-4 40-44 1-2 - 0-2 - - 336 D. Ellington 10 0 558 0 0 0 558 55.8 Opponents 37 7-9 34-35 1-1 - 0-1 - - 279 Bobby Seidof 10 0 6 0 462 0 468 46.8 Nelson Woods 7 378 39 0 0 0 417 59.6 Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Total 10 1542 2411 220 1173 197 5543 554.3 Wingate 98 92 80 66 0 336 Opponents 10 2047 1821 259 953 106 5186 518.6 Opponents 71 85 37 86 0 279 Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Cody Haffly 10 368 47 2281 2328 232.8 Vince Jordan 10 156 967 0 967 96.7 Nelson Woods 7 94 378 0 378 54.0 James Hall 6 32 38 130 168 28.0 34 www.wingatebulldogs.comEd Doughty 9 21 107 0 107 11.9 WINGATE ATHLETICS Steve Poston Vice President and Director of Athletics Steve Poston has served as vice-president and Matthews Center. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the director of athletics since 2001. Poston was Matthews Center, including studies for additional degree completion programs. honored in the spring of 2007 for 35 years of service to Wingate University. Steve Poston Poston spent 10 years as director of admissions (four years) and vice-presi- began his career at Wingate University in 1972 dent of enrollment management (six years). Thanks to his efforts, thousands of as head baseball coach and professor of worthy students were able to continue their education at Wingate University. physical education. A very active participant in Union County civic and community affairs, Poston The Bulldogs won the SAC Echols Athletic has held many leadership positions over the years. He has been vice-president Excellence Award for the third year in a row in and chairman of the Union County Community Arts Council. Poston has served 2008-09. Wingate is ranked number three in the Monroe Rotary Club, Union County Habitat for Humanity, Union County among NCAA Division II Academic All-America® producing schools in the Job Ready Partnership and the Blooming Arts Festival. He is a member of the 2000's with 34 honorees during this millennium. Lake Park Christian Academy board of trustees and the Union County United Way board. Over the years, Poston has held numerous administrative positions at the school. Prior to his promotion to the position of vice-president and director of A graduate of Gardner-Webb and Wake Forest, Poston holds an M.A. degree athletics, he was vice-president for student affairs at the school. Also, Poston in higher education administration from Appalachian State University. Poston served three-plus years as vice-president for administration and director of the and his wife Beverly live in Weddington.

Gary Hamill is Wingate University's associate Michelle Caddigan is assistant athletic director, athletic director and director of soccer. Also, he is senior woman administrator (SWA) and head the head coach for the Bulldog men's soccer team. softball coach at Wingate University. As head In 17 years as the Wingate men's soccer coach, softball coach, Caddigan has compiled a 472-228-3 Hamill has compiled and overall record of 217-113- overall record in 13 Bulldog seasons. The Bulldogs 18. A very active member of NSCAA and NCAA have never finished lower than third in the SAC committees, Hamill has received more COTY standings during her career. As the SWA, she is the honors than any other men's soccer coach in SAC highest ranking female involved with the history. As an administrator, Hamill oversees the management of the athletics program. Caddigan day-to-day operations of several sports. He has a oversees work study for the department and serves myriad of other administrative duties, including the as a member of the Sports Hall of Fame committee scheduling and maintaining of outdoor facilities. and the campus student success team. Caddigan Gary Hamill is working on his MAEd. degree in Sports Michelle earned her Masters of Science degree from James Hamill Administration at Wingate. Caddigan Madison in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Administration. Bill Nash is the Director of the Athletic Foundation, Elizabeth Biggerstaff was promoted to assistant Bulldog Club director and assistant athletic director athletic director for compliance and business at Wingate University. This new position has the operations during the summer of 2009. Biggerstaff responsibility for providing strategic leadership to monitors and enforces compliance with NCAA the fundraising and promotional activities of the Division II rules and regulations. She works closely Athletic Foundation. Prior to accepting this new with the Faculty Athletics Representative to position, Nash served 14 seasons as head baseball determine eligibility of freshman, transfer and coach for the Bulldogs. He was also Wingate's continuing student-athletes. A former WU student- Dean of Student for nine years. During his coaching athlete (soccer and basketball), she spent one year tenure, Nash posted a career record of 403-338-2. as an assistant women's basketball coach at The Bulldogs won four SAC tournament titles (the Wingate. She earned a B.S. degree in Psychology most of any SAC school) during Nash's career. A (graduating with honors) and an MBA from Bill graduate of Wingate and Wake Forest, Nash Elizabeth Wingate. While a grad student, Biggerstaff served Nash earned an MHDL from UNCC. Biggerstaff three years as an assistant to VP and Director of Athletics Steve Poston Athletics Steve Poston. Game Operations for Sports Information and Assistant Athletic Director Representative Faculty Athletics Training Services Director of Athletic for Athletics Administrative Assistant

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 35 Lara Nicole Anna Amber Evan Jayce Golesorkhi Moody Atkinson Hines Schaller Watson Wingate University Academic All-America® all-time list (as selected by CoSIDA) NOTE: Wingate University is ranked number three among NCAA Division II Academic All-America® producing schools in the 2000's with 36 honorees during this millennium. Only Pittsburg State (Kan.) and Truman State (Mo.) have produced more Academic All-America® honorees during this time period. Wingate's 45 Academic All- America® honorees (lifetime) is tops among all SAC schools. Name Year Sport Team Major Ann Hancock 1990 Basketball Third English Patti Webster 1993 At-Large (Tennis) Third English Sherry Winn 1994 Basketball Third Accounting Cindy Irvin 1994 Softball First Biology Nessy Brewer 1995 Basketball First Psychology Cindy Irvin 1995 Softball First Biology Patrick Bartlett 1998 At-Large (Tennis) Third Business Administration Stephanie Kraemer 1999 Softball First Athletic Training Patrick Bartlett 1999 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Patrick Bartlett 2000 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Laura Rudnick 2001 Softball Third Athletic Training Jenna Calomeris 2001 At-Large (Tennis) Second Communication Studies *Jenna Calomeris 2002 At-Large (Tennis) First Communication Studies Cris Mechereffe 2002 At-Large (Golf) Third Business Administration Kelli Miller 2002 Track/Cross Country Third Communication Studies Remy Nsengiyumva 2002 Track/Cross Country Third Mathematics/Computer Science Lindsay Hinson 2002 Volleyball Third Biology David Yount 2003 Baseball Third Sport Management Lindsay Hinson 2003 Volleyball First Biology David Yount 2004 Baseball Second Sport Management Marius Dan 2004 At-Large (Tennis) Second Finance Christy Cousins 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Communication Studies Jessica Herman 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Biology Sarah Utz 2005 Track/Cross Country Third Biology Rebecca Brezovec 2005 Volleyball First Sociology Robert Dawson 2005 Soccer Third History Heather Schlick 2005 Soccer Third Spanish Jessica Herman 2006 At-Large (Swimming) First Biology *Rebecca Brezovec 2006 Volleyball First Sociology Heather Schlick 2006 Soccer First Spanish Kerrin Sheldon 2006 Soccer Second Communication Studies Frank Marino 2006 Football First Finance Rebekah Moody 2007 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Amber Hines 2007 Track/Cross Country Third Biology & Chemistry Melissa DeLuca 2007 Volleyball First Psychology Kerrin Sheldon 2007 Soccer First Communication Studies Amber Hines 2008 Track/Cross Country First Biology & Chemistry Anna Atkinson 2008 Basketball First Biology Rebekah Moody 2008 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Anna Atkinson 2009 Basketball First Biology Evan Schaller 2009 At-Large (Lacrosse) Second Accounting Amber Hines 2009 Track/XC First Biology & Chemistry Jayce Watson 2009 Track/XC Third Mathematics Nicole Moody 2010 At-Large (Swimming) First Psychology Lara Golesorkhi 2010 At-Large (Swimming) Third Psychology & Sociology

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 37 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Wingate wins fourth consecutive SAC Athletic Excellence Award

The Wingate University Bulldogs used another strong Spring to become the first school in league history to win the SAC Athletic Excellence Award four consecutive years.Wingate shares the 2010 title with Carson-Newman, marking the first time in league history that two teams tied for the honor.

Both Carson-Newman and Wingate finished the year with 94.5 points. Carson-Newman had a 5 ½-point lead after the winter championships, but Wingate picked up 43 points in the spring’s six championship sports, while Carson-Newman had the third-best point total in the spring with 37.5 points.

The Bulldogs, in second place after the fall and winter sports seasons, won the conference championship in baseball, finished second in men’s tennis, and had third-place finishes in women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf in the spring.Wingate also won the conference title in volleyball and was second in football.

Carson-Newman won conference championships in football, men’s and women’s soccer, and had second- place finishes in volleyball, women’s cross country, softball and women’s golf.

Lincoln Memorial University, in seventh place in the overall standings heading into the spring, jumped to third place by picking up 39 points to finish with 73.5 points overall. It is the best finish for the Railsplitters since joining the league in 2006. LMU had championships in men’s golf and men’s and women’s tennis.

Tusculum College, which had finished second in the Echols Athletic Excellence race the past two years, stands in fourth place with 70 total points.Tusculum shared the women’s tennis title with LMU, and had second-place finishes in women’s soccer and men’s basketball.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is in fifth place with 66.5 points.The Bears won championships in women’s cross country, women’s basketball and softball, with a second-place finish in men’s cross country.

Catawba College finishes in sixth place with 65.5 points. The Catawba Indians won the men’s basketball championship and tied for second in baseball.

38 www.wingatebulldogs.com WINGATE FOOTBALL Newberry College is seventh with 64 points. Newberry won the women’s golf championship and finished second in men’s golf and women’s basketball.

Mars Hill College is eighth with 57 points.The Lions won the men’s cross country championship for the 13th consecutive year and tied for second in baseball.

Brevard College finished with 42.5 points.The Tornados tied for second in men’s basketball for their best finish.

The South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award is presented annually to the member athletic department that earns the highest overall finish based on final regular season standings. Points are based on final tournament standings in the sports of men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s golf and women’s golf. The trophy is presented at the SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each year.The trophy is named in honor of former SAC Commissioner Doug Echols. 09-10 Final Standings 08-09 Final Standings Place Team Points Place Team Points 1 Wingate 94.5 1 Wingate 98 Carson-Newman 94.5 2 Tusculum 88 3 Lincoln Memorial 73.5 3 Carson-Newman 85.5 4 Tusculum 70 4 Newberry 77.5 5 Lenoir-Rhyne 66.5 5 Lenoir-Rhyne 70 6 Catawba 65.5 6 Catawba 68 7 Newberry 64 7 Mars Hill 63.5 8 Mars Hill 57 8 Lincoln Memorial 44 9 Brevard 42.5 9 Brevard 30.5 07-08 Final Standings 06-07 Final Standings Place Team Points Place Team Points 1 Wingate 75 1. Wingate 81.5 2 Tusculum 74.5 2. Catawba 80 3 Carson-Newman 69 3. Newberry 75.5 4 Newberry 63.5 4. Carson-Newman 73 5 Catawba 61.5 Lenoir-Rhyne 73 6 Lenoir- Rhyne 61 Presbyterian 73 Tusculum 73 7 Lincoln Memorial 49 8. Mars Hill 60 8 Mars Hill 47.5 9. Lincoln Memorial 29

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www.sports.wingate.edu 43 WINGATE FOOTBALL ESPNESPN THETHE MAGAZINEMAGAZINE ACADEMICACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA®ALL-AMERICA® TEAMTEAM SS EE LL EE CC TT EE DD BB YY CC OO SS II DD AA Top NCAA Division II Academic All-America® Producing Schools of the 2000s* Rank School Total AAA honorees 1. Truman State (Mo.) 50 2. Pittsburg State (Kan.) 49 3. Wingate 36 4. Missouri Science & Technology 33 5. Indianapolis 31 6. Adams State (Colo.) 28 7. Winona State (Minn.) 23 T8. Barry (Fla.) 20 Central Missouri State 20 10. Abilene Christian (Texas) 19

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Bulldog Club members receive monthly newsletters and E-mail updates about the progress of the athletic teams in season. They are welcomed by the hospitality room before home football games and during conference basketball doubleheaders.

Wingate University has an outstanding tradition of intercollegiate athletics and support from friends of the University. This year, the Bulldog Club will sponsor two big events. The Wingate Sports Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Saturday, Nov. 6.

The Sports Hall of Fame the induction ceremonies will be a part of the Wingate University athletic department gala. In addition to the Sports Hall of Fame festivities, the athletic department will sponsor a silent auction before the induction ceremonies and a live auction at the conclusion of the evening.

The second event is the Bill Connell Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 29 during the University’s Homecoming festivities. We hope everyone will come out for a great day of fun, fellowship, food and golf.

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Hargett Mrs. Bonnie Polk Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Hazeltine Mr. R. Stephen Poston Barker Controls Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Mr. Ricardo Priester Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bartlett Ms. Charlee Henry Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ragsdale Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Neely Bartlett Ms. Mackenzie Henry Mr. and Mrs. Greg Randall Miss Audra Leigh Begg Ms. Makeyla Henry Mr. Micah Randall Dr. J. Gregory Bell Dr. and Mrs. Dewey Hobbs Dr. Nancy Horak Randall Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Benshoof Ms. Catherine M. Hockney Mr. Marion P. Ratliff, Jr. Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Elizabeth Biggerstaff Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Holston Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Claudia Robinette Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Billinger Home Savings Bank (Ron Swanner) Ms. Lindsey Roycraft Mrs. Evelyn W. Bingham Ms. Katie Horne Mr. Alan Saunders C.M. Black Construction Co. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy L. Howell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brent A. Saylor Mr. Rick Black Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunsucker Mr. Richard Scott Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Bodford Mr. Will Hunsucker Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sealander Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bodycombe, Jr If It's Digital (Darcy Duncan) Mr. Bobby Sellers Mr. Philip and Mrs. Julie Boone Mrs. Cookie Jacumin Mr. Dennis Ray Setzer Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bostic Mr. Logan James Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware Ms. K. Suzanne Bostic Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. James Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Shadrick Mr. Dan Brandon Mr. Roger and Mrs. Cynthia James Mr. Gene and Mrs. Nina Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhett Brown Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Johnson Mr. David Sherwood Mr. Mark G. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jones Mr. Dan Shive Dr. Christine Farkas Burch Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jones, III Mr. Dave Sierk Mr. Clay Burch Ms. Alexis Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Alan Smith Ms. Beverly D. Burnette Rev. and Mrs. Anthony Dane Jordan Mr. Stanley W. Smith Mr. Scott Burrow Ms. Olivia Jordan Southeast Metal, LLC Dr. Nancy L. Bush Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jordan, IV State Utility Contractors Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cabana Dr. Michael R. Judd Dr. Bill Stegall Ms. Michelle P. Caddigan Mr. Spiro Kaltsounis Mr. Brett Robert Stewart Ms. Leigh Ann Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kapelar Mr. Gary H. Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Joe Caldwell Ms. Gladys McCain Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Strom Carolina Pavement Cleaning Services Mr. Danny A. Key SunTrust Bank CEBA Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Elaine Kirkman Dr. Robert B. Supernaw Mr. Robert E. Chaffee Mr. Thomas J. Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Channell Mr. and Mrs. Greg Lawrence Mrs. Julie Barbee Svenson Dr. Beverly Christopher Ms. Natalie Layden Mr. Brandon Swaringen Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clark Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick T. LeMond Dr. and Mrs. John D. Sykes, Jr Mr. Ben Clark Mr. Mark Letchworth Ms. Lyndia Tart Mrs. Brandy P. Clemmer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lichtenstein Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Taylor, Jr. Mr. Gregory H. Clemmer Mr. and Mrs. Eric T. Little Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor Mr. Gregory R. Clemmer Mr. Jackson Little Mr. and Mrs. Bill E. 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The Bulldog Helping Hands program allows friends, family members and businesses to provide financial support for their student-athletes who attend Wingate University. Funds from the Bulldog Helping Hands program are used to directly benefit the team of the donor’s choice. Each team identifies a service project during the year as a part of the school’s strong emphasis on community service. The Bulldog Helping Hands program assists Wingate student-athletes while they are making a difference on the field, in the classroom and in the community. A & A Global Industries Ms. Viviane A.O. Brunetto Ms. Linda T. Cox AMP, Inc. Mr. Joe Bruno Ms. Joelle Marie Crane Mr. Phil A. Adams Mr. Bruce C. Bryant Mr. Gralen Cranford Mr. Sam E. Adams Ms. Dorothy W. Buffaloe Mr. James Douglas Crawley Mr. David S. Ager Mr. L. Douglas Burgess Mr. James R. Crawley Mr. Donald R. Ager Mr. Paul J. Burnap Mr. Thomas D. Croci Ms. Julie Alebon Ms. Marcie Burns Ms. Rose Marie Crookston All-Purpose Graphics Mr. Kerry E. Burris Mr. Gary Crowley Mr. Harold R. Allison Ms. Bette E. Butler Mr. Stephen A. Cruise Alpha Xi Delta (Jacki Emmenecker) Mr. Brian Butler Mr. Kenneth E. Crumpton Altria Group Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Cabana Mr. Joseph Cuevas Ms. Judy J. Amick Mr. and Mrs. James L. Caddigan Dr. Barry P. Cuffe Mr. William R. Anderson Mr. Peter J. Caddigan Mr. Jeffrey Cunningham Ms. Barbara W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Caddigan Mr. Ravenel B. Curry, III Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Anello Dr. Joseph J. Calandra Mr. Stephen T. Dail Mr. Edward J. Anthony Mr. Joseph A. Calandra Dale's Guns (Dale Blankenship) Mr. Eugene I. Arendt Ms. Michelle Calandra Mr. Robert E. Daley Mr. Robert C. Arruda Mr. James Michael Call Mr. James Daniel Dr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Atkinson Ms. Amanda M. Campolo Mr. Fred Motely Davis Mr. David Todd Ausley Ms. Chelsea L. Cancelliere Mr. H. Fulton Davis Ms. Lynn D. Avery Mr. John Matthew Capasso Mr. Michael Keith Deese Mr. Charles F. Ayscue Carmel Foot Specialists, P.A. Mr. Thomas P. Dellatorre Mr. Michael L. Bahner Carolina Productions Mrs. Camden A. DeMart Mr. Samuel Barbett Carringer Agricultural Research Service, Inc. Ms. Janet P. Denny Ms. Cynthia R. Barbett Mr. Stuart Carroll Mr. William P. Derbyshire Mr. James Barclay Mr. L.C. Case Mr. Robert Derstine Ms. Sharon L. Barclay Mr. William A. Case Mr. John P. Desmond Mr. Edgar E. Barnes Mr. R. Bruce Catando Mr. Randy L. Dickens Mr. Richard L. Barnes Century 21 Ms. Euniceteen M. Diggs Mr. William C. Barnett, Jr. Mr. Jeffrey B. Chambers Mr. Gabriel J. Dimeglio Mr. Scott Barr Mr. Mark T. Chandler Mr. David N. Dinkins Dr. John Lee Bates Col. Matthew B. Chandler (ret.) Mr. Jerome Dobek Mr. Richard W. Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Channell docQmed, LLC Mr. Michael Bayliss, Sr. Mr. Anthony D. Chapman Mr. Edward Doherty BB&T (Mr. Al Lyerly) Mr. Ronald Dale Chavis Ms. Doris Dolby Mr. Glenn E. Beane Mr. Vincent M. Chavis Mr. Paul Donaldson Mr. Gray R. Bennett Mr. Willard J. Chavis Mr. John Doscinski Berkey Enterprises Ms. Sharon H. Chavis Mr. John H. Douglas Mr. W. Keith Betts Mr. Joe Cherry Mr. John Dubose Mr. Jack E. Beuschlein, Sr. Mr. Johnny W. Chestnutt Ms. Meredith A. Duncan Mr. William R. Bevans Mr. Taylor Childress Ms. Margaret Dunn Mr. Richard H. Biedermann Mr. Kirk Chin Mr. Clyde Durmire Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Billinger, Jr. Ms. Adrienne Chin-Ogilvie Eagle Lacrosse Camps Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Billo Ms. Amanda Allison Clark Mrs. Carol Davis Ealy Mr. Matthew P. Bishop Ms. Lynn M. Clark Ms. Mary S. Earhart Mrs. Monnie W. Bittle Mr. David Clifton Mr. Thomas R. Easler BK Moody Enterprises Coca-Cola Foundation East Coast Umbrella Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bloemer, Jr. Mr. Jonathan Michael Cofer Mr. L. Dean Edgar Blue Flame Gas Company Ms. Tara Coffey Edward C. Hull, DDS, PA Mr. Philip C. Boggs Mr. David H. Cogdell Ms. Diane Edwards Bowlin Enterprises, Inc. Ms. Kiz R. Cohen Ms. Jane Edwards Mr. James G. Boyce Ms. Betty Coker Mr. Bryan Andrew Egan Jim Boyce Agency Columbia Chiropractic Center, PA Ms. Brenda T. Ellington BPOE Elks Lodge 509 Colvin Appraisal Service Mr. Clifford Ellis Mr. Kevin W. Brady Ms. Laverne R. Compton Mr. Patrick Page Ellison Ms. Katherine Brady CompX Security Products Mr. James Matthew Emig Ms. Joyce M. Bragg Mr. Randall Dean Conley Mr. Elliot Engel Mr. James Theo Brian Conner Appraisal Service Mr. Michael R. Esser BriBrooke Painting Mr. James R. Cook, Jr. Mrs. Carolyn E. Estes-Williams Ms. Cathy B. Briggs Cook Management Corporation Executive Decisions Internet Ms. Gretchen Webster Briggs Mr. Richard J. Cooke Mr. Douglas W. Ey Mr. James C. Bristow Ms. Jennifer Cooley Mr. John Michael Fagala Mr. Jonathan C. Bristow Mr. W. Scott Cooper Mr. Thomas H. Falcon, III Mr. Matthew W. Broughton Ms. Karen Coppadge Family & Restorative Dental Associates Mr. Robert Brown Cooperhead Sports Mr. Richard A. Farrier, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhett Brown Mr. Ray Cornett Mr. P. Farrington Mr. Richard Brozewicz Mr. Clyde H. Cox, III 46 www.wingatebulldogs.com HELPING HANDS

Mr. Harrison H. Farthing Rev. William B. Howard, III Ms. Elizabeth Light Mr. Harrison L. Farthing HSBC Bank USA Mr. David L. Liporace, LLC Ms. Amanda B. Faulk Mr. Cory Christopher Hughes Ms. Lindsay Van Lippencott Ms. Elizabeth B. Faulk Mr. Robin T. Hungerford Mr. Walter T. Locke, Jr. Mr. Paul Edward Faulk, Jr. Mrs. Frances Allen Hunley Mr. William W. Long Mr. Gregory A. Fenwick Mr. James T. Hunt Mr. Phillip R. Lord Mr. Mark Ferguson If It's Digital (Darcy Duncan) Mr. Marty Ray Loudermilt Mr. John F. Firman Ms. Deana R. Inman Mr. J.C. Lucas First Choice Auto Mr. Gordon Gray Ipock Mr. Donald L. Lynch Ms. Natasha Fisher Ms. Pocahontas Ivey M&M Screen Printing, Inc. (Sara Mangum) Fleetmaster Ms. Ruth Jaen-Figueroa Ms. Ann H. Mackenzie Mr. Ray A. Fleming Mr. Stephen E. Jarrell Magellan Midstream Partners Mr. Carroll Floyd Ms. Bonnie Jenkins Mr. Andrew J. Mancuso, Jr. Mr. Robert McIntyre Floyd Mr. H. Tim Jenkins Maness Tire and Recapping Mrs. Taryn Shaw Floyd Mr. Terry D. Johns Mr. George L. Mantooth Mr. Lewis Fore Mr. Tracy W. Johns Mr. Gary S. Markovich Mr. Stojan Forza Mr. Douglas K. Johnson Mr. Gerald A. Markowitz Mr. Charles K. Foster Mr. George J. Johnson Mr. Larry R. Markowitz Mrs. Deborah Bass Foster Ms. Libby Johnson Mr. Daniel Joseph Martelle Ms. Barbara A. Frady Mr. William J. Jones Mr. Billy S. Martin Mr. Gordon Fraser Mr. Thomas A. Joseph Ms. Cecilia M. Roteli Martins Mr. Alan H. Fuller Mr. L.C. Joyner Ms. Alisha Martinsen Ms. Anne Marie Futrell Dr. Michael R. Judd Mr. Anthony Joseph Mastalerz Mr. Kurt Gale Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kapelar Mr. Joseph S. Mastalerz Ms. Jacqueline Gallagher Mr. Charles Allen Karr Matthews Family Dentistry Ms. Margaret E. Gallagher Ms. Ali Mazhari Kashani Ms. Carole A. Mattis Garanco General Contractors Mr. Larry F. Kea Mr. Robert R. Maynard, Jr. Mr. Steven Garnham Ms. Patricia Kehoe Mr. Bobby Wayne Mayo Mr. David C. Gaskin Mr. Graeme M. Keith, Jr. Mr. Alton McAuley Ms. Sue C. Gibson Mr. Bradley J. Kendall Mr. George J. McCall Mr. Jeffrey S. Giersbrook Kendall's Lawn Care & Landscaping Mr. Gene McCaskill Giersbrook LLC Mr. Pat Kennedy Ms. Diana B. McClay Ms. Sharon M. Goldenberg Kiddie University Mr. Carleton R. McCollom Col. Richard E. Gordon Mr. Yates Allen Kincaid Mr. Joseph McCormick Mr. Ron Gordon Mr. G.R. Kindley, Jr. Ms. Joyce McCormick Mr. Joseph Michael Graham Ms. Carla King Mr. Sean L. McCormick Mr. Barry Green Ms. Amanda Kinney Mr. Terrance M. McCormick Mr. James A. Gregory Mr. Charles L. Kinney Mr. Larry J. McCracken, Jr. Dr. Arthur Gribben, PhD Mr. David H. Kinney Mr. Joseph D. McCraw Ms. Susan Grice Mr. Harold H. Kinney Mr. Milton E. McDaniel Mr. Charles D. Hall Kenneth Klebanow, MD & Associates Ms. Ann L. McKay Mr. Eddie L. Hall Dr. Alan D. Klein Ms. Gail A. McLaughlin Mr. Ronald E. Hall, Jr. Dr. Andrew W. Koch, MD Mr. M. Neely McLaughlin, Jr. Mr. Jack Handy Mr. Stanley Kokoszka Mr. James D. McMullen Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Harbold Mr. Gregg M. Kozlowski Ms. Betty J. McPherson Ms. Cynthia M. Hardison Dr. Michael Krauser, MD The Mellen Patch Mrs. Ella T. Hargett Michael E. Krauser, PSC Ms. Jacque G. Mentink Ms. Mary Lou Harkey Mr. Chester T. Kreidler Mr. Charles G. Meserve Dr. Sampson E. Harrell Mr. Jeffrey S. Kuhns Mr. Greg Mesler Ms. Kelly Hatcher Mr. Frank E. La Guardia Mr. Henry J. Michalewicz Mrs. Candice Hawley Mr. Kevin Lageschulte The Milford Insurance Agency Ms. Laurie Hazen Ms. Deborah Lamabe Ms. Carol J. Millcarek Mr. Dwight Hedgepeth Mr. Harry L. Land, Jr. Millennium Home Improvements Mr. Matthew A. Heller Mr. Richard H. Lane Dr. Stuart J. Miro Mr. Jack Y. Henderson Mr. Ron Lane Mr. Reginold M. Mitchell Mr. Lawrence F. Henneberger Mr. Jeffery T. Lariche Mr. Steward L. Mitchell, Jr. Mr. Zach Herman Mr. Michael C. Laukhart, Jr. Mr. Harold Moldenhauer Mr. Arden Lenwood Hickman Mr. Trevor Lawrence Mr. Ronald A. Moldenhauer Mr. Joe B. Hicks Mr. C. 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Nelson Mr. Charles K. Ross Mr. Bill H. Terrell Mr. Stephen J. Nichols Mr. Jerry A. Ross Mr. Robert L. Terrell Mr. Jack Nicklaus Ms. Kimberly A. Runk Mr. Alvin M. Thacker, Jr. Mr. Robert D. Nickles Mr. Henry J. Rushin Mr. Donald K. Thomas Ms. Cynthia Norkett Mr. and Mrs. David M. Rushing Mr. Donald W. Thomas Mr. Henry C. Norman Mr. Tony Lee Rushing Mr. J. Maurice Thomas and Dr. Pamela R. Mr. Patrick J. Norton, Jr. Ms. Connie Russell Thomas Mr. Lawrence Nunamaker S&S Aluminum & Construction Ms. Vivian S. Thomas O/A Accounting Plus Business Services Mr. John A. Sacklin Thompson Insurance Mr. Robert T. Oates, Jr. Ms. Susan C. Sacks Ms. Erin M. Thornton Mr. Jeremy K. O'Brien Ms. Barbara Sair Ms. Joyce A. Tobin Ms. Joann O'Connell Mr. Monroe R. Sandberg Trans Logistics (Royersford, Pa.) Mr. John O'Donoghue Mrs. Sheri Sandberg Transformed by the Word (Wilmington, N.C.) Mr. William T. O'Leary Sandhills Pizzeria, LLC Mr. John A. Trimmer OnSite Fleet Service Mr. Richard L. 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Weaver Ms. Ruth Pelotte Mr. James A. Smallwood Ms. Angela Webb Mr. Jeff Pendley Mr. Alan and Mrs. Amanda Smith Mr. Harold Webb Mr. Paul Peszynski Mr. David Smith Mr. James D. White Mr. Carleton H. Peterson Mr. Donald R. Smith Mr. Montigo White Ms. Marie H. Petrone Mr. Joey Smith Mr. Ricky G. White Mr. Robert Wayne Pettit Mr. Ken Smith Mr. Ronald T. Whitenack Mr. W.T. Phillips Mr. Larry Wayne Smith Mr. Scott R. Whitenack The Physical Therapy Center Ms. Linda S. Smith Mr. Grenville B. Whitman Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Ms. Martha Smith Ms. Sue Wickham Ms. Rachel Placek Ms. Faith Snow Mrs. Nancy M. Willard Ms. Sharon B. Placek Soccer With Aldwin, LLC Mr. Gary Williams Mr. George L. Pless Mr. Thomas Soroka, Jr. Mr. Gerald J. Williams Mrs. Patricia Poggio Ms. Cheryl Sparks Mr. Jerome M. Williams Ms. Carol A. Polanic Mrs. Faye C. Spencer Mr. Larry Williams Ms. Joanell T. Porter Mr. David Spitzer Ms. Tracy Williams Mr. James H. Porter, Sr. Sports to You (Monroe, N.C.) 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1989 2005 LB – Terrell Beaulieu Hains Second team defense WR - Dan Brooks Second team offense OL – Jimmy Sutton Second team offense OL - Brandon Manshack Second team offense 1990 OL - Craig Whitley Second team offense OL – Jerry Ratchford First team offense DL - Kenwin Cummings First team defense OL – Frank Manos Second team offense DB - Daivd Jones First team defense DL – Stan Blair First team defense LB - Allen Smith Second team defense LB – Shawn Brown Second team defense DB - Donald Brown Second team defense DB – Nick DeFoggio Second team defense 2006 1991 WR - Dan Brooks First team offense WR – Mike Ragin First team offense OL - Brandon Manshack First team offense OL – Gordon Morris Second team offense TE - Chris Conklin First team offense DL – Stan Blair Second team defense RS - Donald Brown First team offense 1992 DL - Kenwin Cummings First team defense OL – Kendall Chaffin First team offense DB - Daivd Jones First team defense SB – Mike Ragin First team offense QB - Anthony Metzelaars Second team offense 1993 WR - Gary Tatum Second team offense WR – Mike Ragin First team offense LB - Stuart Sheppard Second team defense OL – Jason Self Second team offense DB - Donald Brown Second team defense QB – Vernon Buck Second team offense 2007 RB – Joey Huffstetler Second team offense TE - Chris Conklin First team offense DB – Todd Conrad First team defense DE - Kenwin Cummings First team defense LB – Kendall Chaffin Second team defense RB - Nelson Woods Second team offense P – Stan Whitlock Second team defense WR - Shawn Barrett Second team offense 1994 OL - Cam LeGrand Second team offense OL – Jason Self First team offense LB - Tyler Johnson Second team defense QB – Vernon Buck First team offense 2008 SB – Stacey Watson Second team offense RB - Nelson Woods First team offense P – Stan Whitlock Second team defense RS - Patrick Pinchinat First team defense 1995 WR - Shawn Barrett Second team offense OL – Jason Self First team offense TE - Ryan Webber Second team offense DB – Dorian Lane First team defense OL - Cam LeGrand Second team offense RB – Malcolm Burns Second team offense DB - Tylan Merkerson Second team defense DL – Chad Gaylord Second team defense 2009 RS – Marlowe Davis Second team defense OL - Ben Benshoof First team offense P – Stan Whitlock Second team defense RB - Vince Jordan First team offense 1996 RS - Perry Floyd First team defense WR – Antoine Twitty First team offense WR - Delric Ellington Second team offense OL – Adam Wright Second team offense TE - Ryan Webber Second team offense LB – Daryl Commander Second team defense LB - Aaron Plyler Second team defense DB – Kyle Schindler Second team defense DB - Tylan Merkerson Second team defense 1997 Freshman of the Year RB – Tracy Bowen First team offense 1991 Vernon Buck PK – Geoff Christian First team offense 1999 Rodney Williams (O) DB – Chuck Richmond First team defense 2007 Nelson Woods (O) WR – Antoine Twitty Second team offense Jacobs Blocking Trophy OL – Shane Griffin Second team offense 1995 Jason Self OL – Adam Wright Second team offense Coach of the Year RB – Brian Allen Second team offense 2004 Joe Reich LB – Daryl Commander Second team defense Player of the Year (O) 1998 1997 Tracy Bowen OL – Shane Griffin First team offense SAC Scholar Athlete RB – Tracy Bowen First team offense 1993 Doug Turner PK – Geoff Christian First team offense 1999 Chris Stinson DB – Craig Nosse First team defense Football All-Americans 1999 1989 Jimmy Sutton OL NAIA 1st WR – Lucas Greene Second team offense 1990 Jerry Ratchford OL NAIA 2nd PK – Geoff Christian Second team offense 1995 Dorian Lane DB CoSIDA 3rd 2000 2003 Chris Brewer P Daktronics 2nd WR – Lucas Greene Second team offense 2003 Chris Brewer P Don Hansen’s Gazette 3rd 2001 2003 John Bowman DE Don Hansen’s Gazette 3rd DB – Chad Clonch Second team defense 2005 Kenwin Cummings DE Don Hansen’s Gazette 1st P – Richard Straup Second team defense 2006 David Jones CB AFCA, D2fooball.com 1st 2002 2007 Kenwin Cummings, Chris Conklin on Hansen’s Gazette 2nd RB – Antonio Hailstock Second team offense 2009 Perry Floyd, RS, Don Hansen’s Gazette 2nd OL – Drew Lunday Second team offense Players in Pro Football DB – Chad Clonch Second team defense 1994 Kendall Chaffin Taipei (UFL) P – Richard Straup Second team defense 1996 Stan Whitlock Dallas (NFL) 2003 2004 Lucas Greene (NIFL) RB – Antonio Hailstock First team offense 2004 Erie Williams (NIFL) PK – Chris Brewer First team offense 2004, 2007 Jonathan Traylor (NIFL) DL – John Bowman First team defense 2006 John Bowman (CFL) P - 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54 www.wingatebulldogs.com YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS RUSHING Yr Name Rec Yds Avg TD Yr Name Att-Yds-TD Avg 2005 Dan Brooks 41 633 15.4 10 1986 Jack Cagle 44-306-1 6.9 2006 Dan Brooks 61 809 13.3 7 1987 Robert Brown 106-840-8 7.9 2007 Shawn Barrett 45 538 12.0 5 1988 Robert Brown 186-1118-9 6.0 Jordan Softcheck 41 581 14.2 5 1989 Billy Blakeney 41-327-3 8.0 2008 Shawn Barrett 54 626 11.6 8 1990 Robbie Robinson 117-553-7 4.7 2009 Delric Ellington 47 558 11.9 7 1991 Gerry Benson 148-545-4 3.7 1992 Joey Huffstetler 95-370-5 3.9 SCORING 1993 Joey Huffstetler 199-1161-18 5.8 Yr Name Points 1994 Malcolm Burns 162-680-5 4.2 1986 Michael May 30 1995 Malcolm Burns 143-633-6 4.4 1987 Michael May 49 1996 Tracy Bowen 166-689-6 4.2 1988 Robert Brown 60 1997 Tracy Bowen 179-1274-13 7.1 1989 Mark Driver 40 1998 Tracy Bowen 184-983-11 5.3 1990 Robbie Robinson 56 1999 Vinshawn Jacobs 106-678-6 6.4 1991 Leonard Evans 48 2000 Kenyatta Stackhouse 119-689-9 5.8 Rob Rodriguez 48 2001 Kenyatta Stackhouse 146-603-2 4.1 1992 Vernon Buck 50 2002 Antonio Hailstock 180-744-3 4.1 1993 Joey Huffstetler 108 2003 Antonio Hailstock 206-919-9 4.1 1994 Stan Whitlock 46 2004 Rip Smith 121-661-4 5.2 1995 Stan Whitlock 53 2005 Rip Smith 135-687-1 5.1 1996 Tracy Bowen 46 2006 Marcus Davis 130-479-7 3.7 1997 Tracy Bowen 86 2007 Nelson Woods 232-1174-11 5.1 1998 Geoff Christian 72 2008 Nelson Woods 248-1238-9 5.0 1999 Lucas Greene 66 2009 Vince Jordan 156-957-12 6.2 2000 K. Stackhouse 54 2001 Shannon Dawson 44 PASSING 2002 Richard Straup 47 Yr Name C-A Yds TD-I 2003 Antonio Hailstock 66 1986 Kip Jones 113-215 1317 8-9 2004 Rodney Williams 66 1987 Richard Jacobs 58-122 897 2-4 2005 Dan Brooks 62 1988 Richard Jacobs 87-173 997 7-9 2006 Jonathan Beford 58 1989 Dana Graves 107-192 1463 5-5 2007 Jonathan Beford 68 1990 Dana Graves 138-269 1522 9-8 2008 Nelson Woods 54 1991 Vernon Buck 163-305 1955 16-14 2009 Vince Jordan 72 1992 Vernon Buck 201-377 2482 11-17 1993 Vernon Buck 189-386 2943 22-17 TACKLES 1994 Vernon Buck 175-325 2504 23-13 Yr Name Tackles 1995 Brandon Gandy 172-312 2286 16-9 1986 Anthony Huffman 55 1996 Carvie Kepley 139-258 1757 13-13 1987 Petey Hunter 85 1997 Carvie Kepley 101-187 1291 8-10 1988 Clint Stephens 118 1998 Daniel Bruce 85-165 1214 8-3 1989 Shawn Brown 118 1999 B. Baughman 283-485 3331 22-17 1990 Shawn Brown 116 2000 Jeron Cain 89-189 1233 7-9 1991 Bo Johns 112 2001 Brad Hinson 80-178 928 5-7 1992 Derrick Beckom 128 2002 Stuart Card 144-291 1773 12-12 1993 Todd Conrad 151 2003 Stuart Card 83-188 1269 12-8 1994 John Morris 92 2004 A. Metzelaars 141-265 1788 14-13 1995 Dorian Lane 85 2005 Brandon Boone 98-201 1208 12-4 1996 Daryl Commander 94 2006 A. Metzelaars 212-374 2766 19-9 1997 Daryl Commander 114 2007 JD Moore 199-355 2581 29-13 1998 Craig Nosse 111 2008 JD Moore 201-359 2418 23-10 1999 Chris Stinson 116 2009 Cody Haffly 179-314 2281 21-6 2000 Demarkes Dogan 131 2001 Chad Clonch 108 RECEIVING 2002 Jeremy Walker 86 Yr Name Rec Yds Avg TD 2003 Demarkes Dogan 100 1986 Billy Blakeney 29 348 12.0 1 2004 Allen Smith 96 1987 Billy Blakeney 17 265 15.6 2 2005 Travis Knight 89 1988 Mark Rhyne 31 453 14.6 3 2006 Stuart Sheppard 86 1989 Mark Rhyne 21 320 15.2 2 2007 Tyler Johnson 97 1990 Russell Booker 30 326 10.9 2 2008 Ben Hinson 105 1991 Mike Ragin 68 893 13.1 5 2009 Robert Fletcher 83 1992 Mike Ragin 57 892 15.6 4 1993 Mike Ragin 61 1137 18.6 8 1994 Stacey Watson 34 566 16.6 3 Vincent Elliot 34 475 14.0 7 1995 Marlowe Davis 31 459 14.8 4 1996 Antoine Twitty 41 655 16.0 2 Rushing 1997 Antoine Twitty 30 382 12.7 0 Career leader - Bowen (529-2946-30) 1998 Mark Feimster 40 582 14.6 4 Passing 1999 Rashad Hair 55 425 7.7 0 2000 Lucas Greene 55 983 17.9 8 Career leader - Buck (728-1393-61-72-9884) 2001 Shannon Dawson 43 584 13.6 7 Receiving 2002 Zeke McKine 48 568 11.8 7 Career leader - Ragin (202-3240-19) 2003 Rodney Williams 39 528 13.5 4 Scoring 2004 Rodney Williams 74 1021 13.8 11 Career leader - Bowen (198) Tackles Career leader - Dogan (345) www.wingatebulldogs.com 55 WINGATE FOOTBALL @ihlh John Lee Bates, DDS Sushi Bar & Japanese Steakhouse Family Dentistry Lunch Buffet 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Everyday 207 W. Wilson St. Half price Sushi on Wingate, N.C. Saturday-Thursday nights 2106A W. Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, NC In Kmart and Food Lion Shopping Center 704-226-1833 (704) 233-5545 BUSINESS HOURS: Lunch: Tues. - Sun.: 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. ˘GO BUULLLDOOGGSS˙ Dinner: Sun. - Thurs.: 4:30p.m.-10:00p.m. Closed Mondays

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 57 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS The purpose of the Wingate University Athletic Endowment The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship assistance to The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established academically qualified student-athletes who show evidence of in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hancock, Jr., parents of Ann financial need. All financial awards, including athletic Hancock ('92). This scholarship honors Ann Hancock, a student- scholarships, are coordinated through the Office of Student athlete at Wingate from 1988-1992. Financial Planning. While at Wingate, Ann Hancock received numerous awards for The R. Douglas Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund her excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. Her achieve- The Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 ments made a positive impact on her fellow students, the by friends, business associates, and family of R. Douglas Branch. University and the larger community. Douglas Branch was a 1961 graduate of Wingate College. His love for Wingate, developed as a student and nurtured through The head women's basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, Hancock many years as a caring alumnus, led him to support his school in was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame in many ways. He had a strong interest in Wingate athletics, espe- 1998. She was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) cially the women's basketball team. Coach of the Year in 2003. The Ron W. Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship The Gene Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship The Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship was The Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship was established established by friends, former baseball players and family of in 1988 at Wingate University by family and friends of Gene Coach Ronald W. Christopher. Awarded to a baseball player, the Huntley. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Gene scholarship recognizes Coach Christopher's unparalleled contribu- Huntley who attended Wingate College in 1984-88. Gene was a tions to Wingate University. young man whose love for his family, friends and life was demon- strated in many ways. He enjoyed golf and became a very good Wingate's all-time leader in coaching wins, Christopher is a player in high school and college. member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame. His players and teams won numerous awards The Danny Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship and championships. The Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by former players, friends, and associated of Danny Miller. The The Bill Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship men's basketball at Wingate University from 1946-52, Coach The Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship was established at Miller made a positive impact on his players, the university and Wingate College in 1993 by friends, faculty and staff, students and the larger community. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports family of William Franklin "Bill" Connell, class of 1953. Hall of Fame in 1987. Bill Connell was a student, teacher, coach, counselor and valued The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball employee in his 34-year association with Wingate University. As a Endowed Scholarship student, Bill developed a lifelong appreciation for Wingate, blos- The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship soming into his life's work. Generations of students learned to was established in 2002 by family and friends of Winston Parks, play golf from coach Connell. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, class of 1993. Winston Parks, Jr. was a young man who enjoyed his golf teams won 49 consecutive title matches. playing basketball. He won many honors during an illustrious aca- Connell began the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted demic and athletic career at Wingate. in 1988. His love for Wingate was reflected in his organizational Parks was the first senior college student-athlete to have an NBA skills, desire to attain excellence and dedication to students and to tryout. Winston was inducted into the Wingate University Sports the school. Hall of Fame (posthumously) in 2002. The Herschel "Red" and Mary B. Edwards Jim “Smoky” and Janna Gordon Endowed Scholarship Athletic Scholarship Fund The Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established at Wingate The Gordon Athletic Scholarship Fund was established August 7, University in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Edwards. Herschel 2008. The scholarship benefits football student-athletes who are "Red" Edwards graduated from Wingate College in 1939. His love enrolled as full-time students at Wingate University. The Gordon and concern for young people was demonstrated by his providing Athletic Scholarship Fund honors Jim Gordon and his loving wife this scholarship. "Red" was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall Janna. A former football student-athlete for the Bulldogs, Jim of Fame in 1988. “Smoky” Gordon is a member of the Wingate University Sports Joseph Preston and Ruby Hunsucker Corey Hall of Fame. Scholarship Fund

The Joseph Preston and Ruby Hunsucker Corey Scholarship Fund was established on August 10, 1977. The scholarship benefits cheerleading student-athletes who are enrolled as full-time stu- Criteria for each scholarship varies. For more information about dents at Wingate University. The Joseph Preston and Ruby endowed athletic scholarships at Wingate University, please Hunsucker Corey Scholarship Fund honors one of the first cheer- contact Bill Nash at 704-233-8121. leaders at Wingate, Mr. Joseph Preston Corey.

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www.wingatebulldogs.com 67 WINGATE UNIVERSITY SIZE: 2,373 students, 400-acre campus including apartment-style residence halls, rolling lawns, a campus lake, first-class athletic facilities and Fine Arts Center.

LOCATION: About 45 minutes (30 miles) from metropolitan Charlotte, N.C., four miles east of Monroe. Midway between the North Carolina mountains and coast. Wingate University, Campus Box 3059, Wingate, North Carolina 28174. Check out our home page at www.wingate.edu. Or call us at 1-800-755-5550.

HISTORY: Wingate University was founded by Baptists in 1896 as an independent institution and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Wingate University is coeducational. Its students come from 25 states across America and 11 foreign countries. They represent a diverse range of races, faiths and ethnic heritages. Sixty-five percent of students are from North Carolina.

ACADEMICS: Wingate University is a private comperhensive university offering 40 majors on the undergraduate level including pre-professional programs. It offers graduate programs in business, education, sport administration and physician assistanat studies, as well as doctorate degrees in pharmacy and educational leadership. Ninety percent of faculty hold doctorates in their teaching specialty. All classes and labs are taught by faculty. Low student-to-teacher ratio.

ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II intercollegiate men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and track and field. Intercollegiate women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball. Co-ed cheerleading is also a varsity sport. Men’s and women’s intramural programs.

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