Football, Volleyball Preseason Workout Sessions in Full Swing More Than 100 Prospects Opener Sept

Let’s Make 2014-15 The Year of the Javelina! VOLUME XV, NO. 3 KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 AUG. 20, 2014 Football, Volleyball Preseason Workout Sessions In Full Swing More than 100 prospects opener Sept. 6 with Humboldt school-day schedule Monday. reported for the start of the 2014 (Calif.) State in Javelina Stadium. The squad will have less than Texas A&M-Kingsville football The volleyball team held its three weeks to prepare for its preseason workouts last week in first workout Monday in the opening action Sept. 5-6 at the Javelina Stadium. Steinke Center. Rollins Invitational Tournament in The first session was Friday. The squad had two sessions Winter Park, Fla. The team worked in helmets Tuesday and will work twice daily Tanya Allen is beginning her only for the first two days and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and fourth year as head of the Javelina added shoulder pads Sunday. Saturday before entering the volleyball program. Full pads were donned for the first time Tuesday. David Calloway, starting his second year as head coach of the Javelinas, said the team accomplished what the staff had hoped the first few days but emphasized that it would be difficult to evaluate until after the sessions with full pads. Full-pad workouts were set for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. All of this week’s workouts Painting the Caboose are at 8:50 a.m. The school-year schedule will Members of the Javelina athletic training staff paint the caboose of begin Monday. Porky’s Pack train in preparation for the upcoming season. The train The Javelinas have three carries members of the Pack around the Javelina Stadium track each weeks to prepare for the season time the home team scores a touchdown. Speakers Set for Steinke Statue Dedication Speakers have been named longer term as athletic director. offensive coordinator under for the unveiling and dedication of Steinke played his college Steinke. the Gil E. Steinke Statue Sept. 6 in football with the Javelinas. …..Dick Watson, former Javelina Stadium at Texas A&M- The speakers are: Javelina athlete who spearheaded Kingsville. …..Dr. Steven Tallant, the Steinke Statue campaign. The ceremony is set for 11 president at TAMUK. …..Rene Aguilar, president of a.m. inside the southeastern …..Grant Teaff, executive the Javelina Alumni Association. Javelina Club Auction Coming Up entrance to the stadium. director of the American Football …..Manny Saenz, president Steinke became one of the Coaches Association and former of the Texas A&I Alumni The annual Riviera Communications & Gulf Coast Broadband- most successful coaches in collegiate coach in the Lone Star Association. Javelina Club BBQ is set for Aug. 28 at the Northway Coliseum and on college football history while at Conference. …..Jim Brown, Javelina football the program will be live and silent auctions with a wide variety of items the helm of the Javelina program …..Ron Harms, former player under Steinke in 1967-70. up for bid. These usually include Javelina spirit wreaths, such as the in 1954-76, and also served a Javelina head football coach and (Continued on Page 6) one pictured. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. Mouthpiece Fitting Dentists Dr. Art Javelina Hash Ramirez of Kingsville, By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs left, and Dr. Roger Campos of San Antonio fit two of the CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Javelina Student-Athlete Javelina football Advisory Committee (SAAC) for winning its fifth consecutive Lone players for mouth- Star Conference SAAC Cup. pieces before the start While it goes to the school that compiles the most points in a of practice last week. scoring system that includes several different opportunities, it They annually provide basically is presented to the program that performs the most the service for the campus and community service during the school year. Javelinas. The players It is an extreme honor to receive this award. Many people in are Aundra Long, left, the community know that the Javelina athletes do dozens of 6-4, 260-pound community projects each year. The result of their efforts can be sophomore offensive seen throughout the city, and the area. lineman from Hunts- There was a project in Alice last year. ville, and Alex Kuyinu, While the LSC championship trophies are nice to receive, so is 5-10, 250-pound the SAAC Cup. It comes in an area where not only the Javelina sophomore defensive performances on the field or court or track are important, but on lineman from Mis- their campuses and in their communities as well. souri City (Dulles). The award has been given six seasons and the Javelinas have received it five consecutive times. LSC Awards For Javelina Football Players THE JAVELINA FOOTBALL team will be playing in the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium for the fourth consecutive season when Offensive Back of the Year Defensive Lineman of the Year Gil Steinke, 1975 the squad takes part in the Lone Star Football Festival Sept. 20. Daniel Taylor, 2004 Jimmy Sadler-McQueen, 2008 Gil Steinke, 1974 The festival started in 2011 and the Javelinas have been there Daniel Taylor, 2003 Wilbert Martin, 2004 Gl Steinke, 1970 each year. Abel Gonzalez, 2002 Mike Clay, 2002 Gil Steinke, 1967 But the Javelina fans who enjoy attending the annual games in Heath Sherman, 1988 Mike Clay, 2001 Outstanding Back of the Year what is billed as the world’s best football facility had better make Johnny Bailey, 1987 Moke Simon, 1993 (Not picked since 1990) sure they are there this fall. Heath Sherman, 1987 John Randle, 1989 (Continued on Page 4) The Javelinas won’t be playing in the festival in 2015. Receiver of the Year John Randle, 1988 Linebacker of the Year The Javelina schedule for ’15 was released recently and it has Robert Armstrong, 2012 Maurice Washington, 2004 Jeremy Aguilar, 2011 five games in Javelina Stadium and four on opponent fields. Gary Lusk, 2002 Tressor Baptiste, 2010 There will be two games in the Lone Star Conference playoffs Eric Spencer, 2001 Deandrae Fillmore, 2005 at the end of the regulation season and where those contests will be Offensive Lineman of the Year Deandrae Fillmore, 2004 played depends on the finish in the regular-season standings. Kevin Palmer, 2003 Kiah Johnson, 2001 Walter Wigfall, 2002 Kiah Johnson, 2000 D2FOOTBALL.COM recently conducted a poll, asking for the Roberto Garza, 2000 Defensive Back of the Year NCAA Division II baseball players who were bypassed in the Major Roberto Garza, 1999 Jabir Perkins, 2008 League Baseball draft and shouldn’t have been. Todd Perkins, 1996 Eddie Moten, 2003 Javelina Taylor Taska was No. 8 on the list. Jermane Mayberry, 1995 Nicholas Davis, 2002 Taska, 6-5, 220-pound senior first baseman and pitcher, was Kevin Dogins, 1994 J.R. Turner, 2000 one of the most honored DII players in the nation the past two Earl Dotson, 1992 Cedric Johnson, 1998 years. Brian Nielsen, 1991 Tyrone Marshall, 1994 This past season, he hit .346 with nine doubles and nine home Keithen DeGrate, 1990 Anthony Phillips, 1993 runs, and had 48 runs batted in. John Randle, 1989 Rickey Collins, 1987 His stats as a junior were even more impressive. Moses Horn, 1987 James Jefferson, 1985 Taska won most of the honors available to a DII player while Moses Horn, 1986 Coach of the Year with the Javelinas. Freshman of the Year Bo Atterberry, 2012 There’s no doubt that the major league scouts overlook a lot of Kiah Johnson, 1998 Richard Cundiff, 2004 players who aren’t wearing a Division I uniform. There are a lot of Reggie Durden, 1996 Richard Cundiff, 2003 Freshman Quarterback Ron Harms, 1995 reasons for this, which I will stay off my soap box and not get into Larry Young, 1993 Travis Quintanilla, 5-9, 175- Johnny Eaton, 1987 Ron Harms, 1994 at this time. pound freshman quarterback Ron Harms, 1992 Johnny Bailey, 1986 from Refugio, goes through a Toward the end of the draft, there are players selected whose Ron Harms, 1989 Heath Sherman, 1985 drill during the first week of claim to fame is that they were good in other sports. Ron Harms, 1985 Mike Dyal, 1984 Javelina preseason drills last It isn’t fair to the quality players at the DII and DIII levels. Larry Collins, 1974 Gil Steinke, 1976 (Continued on Page 3) week in Javelina Stadium. Upcoming Javelina Events Javelina Hash Aug. 23 - Volleyball: St. Edward’s in Brownsville, 1:30 p.m. (scrimmage) By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs Aug. 28 - General: Riviera Communications & Gulf Coast Broadband- Javelina Club Barbecue in Kingsville, Northway Coliseum, 5:30 p.m. (Continued from Page 2) Sept. 5 – General: Javelina Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Following are the players who finished at the top of the DII Kingsville, Memorial Student Union Building, 5:30 p.m. players overlooked by the draft: Volleyball: Rollins Invitational Tournament in Winter Park, Fla. 1. Alex Haines, Seton Hill (Pa.), 6-4, 215, lefthanded pitcher. vs. Southern Arkansas, 11 a.m. 2. Austin Kaiser, Colorado-Mesa, 6-0, 200, outfielder. vs. St. Cloud (Minn.) State, 5 p.m. 3. Tyler Adams, Upper Iowa, 6-2, 200, outfielder. Sept. 6 – General: Gil E. Steinke Statue Dedication in Kingsville, 4. Nick Thimesch, Drury (Mo.), 6-0, 170, outfielder. Javelina Stadium, 11 a.m. 5. John-Austin Shepard, Tusculum (Tenn.), 6-5, 220, General: 1959, 1969, 1974, 1979 Javelina Football National righthanded pitcher. Championship Teams Anniversary Reunion, Javelina 6. Josh Coker, Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.), 6-0, 210, outfielder/ Stadium, all day. Football: Humboldt (Calif.) State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Javelina lefthanded pitcher. Hall of Fame Weekend). 7. Braden Reitano, Mount Olive (N.C.), 5-11, 180, outfielder. Men’s & Women’s Cross Country: Texas Lutheran Invitational 8. Taylor Taska, Texas A&M-Kingsville. in Seguin. 9. Jeff Conley, Alderson Broaddus (W. Va.), 6-0, 150, Volleyball: Rollins Invitational Tournament in Winter Park, Fla. outfielder/lefthanded pitcher. vs. Rollins (Fla.), 11 a.m. 10. Dylan James, West Texas A&M, 6-2, 190, righthanded vs. North Carolina-Pembroke, 3 p.m. pitcher. Sept. 12 – Volleyball: Emerald Beach Hotel-Javelina Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Kingsville. THE ARENA FOOTBALL League has announced its 2014 Hall vs. American International (Mass.), 1 p.m. of Fame class. vs. *Eastern New Mexico, 6 p.m. With its induction during the 2015 season, the Hall will have 49 Sept. 13 – Football: Colorado-Mesa in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Hispanic members. Heritage Weekend). One of them is Durwood Roquemore, former Javelina Volleyball: Emerald Beach Hotel-Javelina Invitational Volleyball defensive back who was inducted into the Hall the second year of Tournament in Kingsville. xx its existence. vs. Adelphi (NY.), 10:30 a.m. Roquemore played for Chicago in 1987-88, Albany in 1990 and vs. *West Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Orlando in 1991-96. Men’s & Women’s Cross Country: Midwestern State He was first-team All-Arena five times and is the league’s all- Invitational in Wichita Falls. time leader in interceptions with 50. Sept. 16 – Volleyball: St. Mary’s in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Roquemore was first-team NAIA All-American in 1980 and Sept. 19 – Volleyball: *Tarleton State in Stephenville, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 – Football: *Texas A&M-Commerce in Arlington, AT&T 1981. Stadium, 10 a.m. (Lone Star Football Festival). He was All-Lone Star Conference first team, All-Texas Sports Opening Session Volleyball: *Angelo State in San Angelo, 2 p.m. and NAIA all-district as a Javelina. A Javelina player goes through a Sept. 23 – Volleyball: Texas A&M International in Laredo, 7 p.m. Roquemore was a member of the 1979 national championship drill during the opening pre- Sept. 26 – Volleyball: *Texas A&M-Commerce in Kingsville, 7 p.m. team that will be inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame Sept. 5. season workout last week in Men’s & Women’s Cross Country: Islander Splash in Corpus th It will also be celebrating the 35 anniversary of its winning the Javelina Stadium. The Javelinas Christi (West Guth Park). national title. worked in helmets only for the Sept. 27 – Volleyball: *Texas Woman’s in Kingsville, 2 p.m. first two sessions, according to Football: McMurry in Abilene, 6 p.m. WHEN HUMBOLDT STATE comes to Javelina Stadium Sept. NCAA rules. Shoulder pads were Oct. 3 – Volleyball: *Cameron in Lawton, Okla., 7 p.m. 6 for the season opener with the Javelinas, the Arcata, Calif., team added Sunday and full pads were Oct. 4 – Football: *Eastern New Mexico in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Family will be seeing homestaters other than those on its roster. And these worn for the first time Tuesday. Fiesta Weekend). will be wearing Blue and Gold. Volleyball: *Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, 2 p.m. The Javelina roster has seven players from California. Oct. 8 – Volleyball: Our Lady of the Lake in Kingsville, 7 p.m. These are wideout Kevin Armstead of Los Angeles, quarterback Oct. 11 – Football: *Tarleton State in Stephenville, 7 p.m. Trey Mitchell from Clovis, running back Joe Te’o from Oakland, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country: Incarnate Word Invitational defensive lineman Joshua Toki of Oakland, defensive lineman Sione Go Blue! in San Antonio. Topouato of Oakland, defensive lineman Augafa Vaaulu of Los Volleyball: St. Edward’s in Austin, 1 p.m. Angeles and running back Shawn Vasquez of Discovery Bay. Oct. 14 – Volleyball: Texas-Permian Basin in Odessa, 6 p.m. Be Gold! Oct. 17 – Volleyball: *Eastern New Mexico in Portales, N.M., 7 p.m. COLORADO-MESA, THE Javelinas’ second opponent this Oct. 18 – Football: *Angelo State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Kleberg Bank Homecoming Game). fall, opened preseason football workouts last week. In 2014-15 Volleyball: *West Texas A&M in Canyon, 2 p.m. The Javelinas and Mavericks meet Sept. 13 in Javelina Stadium. Bold-faced games and matches are in Kingsville. (Continued on Page 4) *Lone Star Conference games/matches. Javelina Hash By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs

(Continued from Page 3) It will be the first football game between the schools. The Maverick defense was one of the highest ranked in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and NCAA Division II last season. It led the RMAC and ranked third in DII in passes intercepted with 23. The squad was third nationally with a league-leading 35 turnovers gained. CMU had a .581 red zone defense which ranked fourth in the nation and first in the RMAC and the club was second in the league in fourth-down conversion defense (.308) and third in fewest penalties per game (65.18).

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE is building a new softball facility First Beams for its team that begins Lone Star Conference and NCAA Division The first beams for the installation of new seats on the west side of Javelina Stadium were put in place last II competition in the spring. week. The oldest section of seats are being replaced before the first home game this fall. AstroTurf and AstroBuilders are constructing bleachers, lights, bullpens and an AstroTurf field. LSC Awards The Lions are expected to play several scrimmage games this For Javelina fall to prepare for its inaugural campaign in the LSC. Football Players Football Season KATHLEEN BRASFIELD OF Angelo State has been named (Continued from Page 2) the 2014 inductee into the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor. Johnny Bailey, 1989 Tickets Now On Sale She became the ASU head volleyball coach in 1978 and held Johnny Bailey, 1988 Athletic Ticket Office that position until becoming the women’s athletic director in 1982 Johnny Bailey, 1987 and the overall athletic director in 2004. Johnny Bailey, 1986 McCulley Hall She retired from her volleyball position in 2005 and from the Darrell Green, 1982 athletic director’s position in 2013. Larry Collins, 1977 Or Online at The Javelina athletic program has 11 members of the LSC Hall Richard Ritchie, 1976 www.javelinatickets.com of Honor and is tied with Texas A&M-Commerce and Angelo State Richard Ritchie, 1975 for most inductees. Don Hardeman, 1974 Abilene Christian has eight members, West Texas A&M and Randy Johnson, 1964 Eastern New Mexico two each, and Tarleton State, Texas Outstanding Back of the Year Discounted Season Tickets Woman’s, Southeastern Oklahoma and Central Oklahoma one (Not picked since 1990) Available Until Aug. 30 each. John Randle, 1989 Javelina members are football player Johnny Bailey, football John Randle, 1988 player Sid Blanks, football player Karl Douglas, football player and Andy Hawkins, 1979 Gold Passes Also on Sale for 2014-15 track and field athlete Roberto Garza, football player and track and Glenn Starks, 1977 field athlete Darrell Green, football coach and athletic director Ron Larry Grunewald, 1976 Jerry Janik, 1974 2014 Home Football Games Harms, football player John Randle, football player Richard Claude McMillon, 1970 Sept. 6 - Humboldt (Calif.) State Ritchie, football coach and athletic director Gil Steinke, football Robert Young, 1969 player and track and field athlete Gene Upshaw and sports (Javelina Hall of Fame Weekend) information director Fred Nuesch. Sept. 13 - Colorado-Mesa (Hispanic Heritage Weekend) LONE STAR CONFERENCE notes: Oct. 4 - Eastern New Mexico …..Rodney Blackman, former Eastern New Mexico basketball (Family Fiesta Weekend) player, has signed to play with a team in Gdanski, Poland, next Oct. 18 - Angelo State season. He averaged 15.8 points a game at ENMU and was a two- (Kleberg Bank Homecoming Game) time, first-team All-Lone Star Conference honoree. Nov. 1 - Midwestern State Blackman is listed as the starting point guard for the Polish (Community Appreciation Night) squad. (Continued on Page 5) Javelina Hash By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs

(Continued from Page 4) …..Joe Bergeron, the former University of Texas running back who was dismissed from the team, has reportedly begun his registration process to enroll at Texas A&M-Commerce. He would be eligible to play this fall. It had earlier been reported that he would be transferring to West Texas A&M. The Javelinas open Lone Star Conference play with TAMUC Sept. 20 in the Lone Star Football Festival in Arlington. …..Danielle Jones-Kcholi is the new track and field coach at Eastern New Mexico, replacing Melinda Bendik who resigned for personal reasons. Jones-Kcholi has been the ENMU cross country coach and competed for the Zias in 2007-11. Line Work A native of Albuquerque,N.M., she will be assisted by former Zane Brown, who is a graduate assistant coach this fall, puts the defensive line through a drill during Greyhound track and field athlete Colton Coleman. workouts last week in Javelina Stadium. Brown, an All-American while competing for the Javelinas, …..Christina May has been named assistant softball coach at finished his eligibility last fall. Texas A&M-Commerce. The Lions will compete in the Lone Star Conference in the LSC Football Record Held by Javelinas sport for the first time next spring. 100, Norman Miller vs. Individual Single Game She has been the associate head coach for the West Texas Team Single Game Portland (Ore.) State, 1995 Punt returns: 10, Kerry A&M softball team, including last spring when the Buffs won the Rushing attempts: 96, vs. Angelo State, 1982 100, Derrick Foster vs. Angelo Simien vs. West Texas A&M, 1988 NCAA Division II national championship. Kickoff return yards: 304, vs. State, 1999 Individual Season May played for three seasons at Eastern New Mexico and was West Texas A&M, 2008 Longest interception return: Rushing yards per game: All-LSC. Fewest Carries Allowed: 12, 100, Byron Shaw vs. Sul Ross, 182.8, Johnny Bailey, 1986. She finished her career at St. Gregory’s (Okla.). vs. Tarleton State, 1970 1972 Most 200-yard games: 5, A native of Albuquerque, N.M., she holds a bachelor’s from St. 12, vs. Eastern New Mexico, 100, Emmuel Thompson vs. Johnny Bailey, 1986. Gregory’s and a master’s from West Texas. 2011 Central Oklahoma, 1979 (Continued on Page 13) She was married this summer to Jared May, co-offensive Fewest Pass Completions coordinator for the Lions’ football team. Allowed: 0, vs. Southwest Texas, 1974 2014 Javelina Football Schedule NCAA DIVISION II notes: 0, vs. Livingston (Ala.), 1978 Sept. 6 – Humboldt (Calif.) State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Javelina …..Minnesota-Duluth edged out Minnesota State for the 0, vs. Howard Payne, 1986 Hall of Fame Weekend) favorite’s spot in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Team Season Sept. 13 – Colorado-Mesa in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Hispanic preseason football poll. Rushing attempts: 689, 1986 Heritage Weekend). Duluth had eight first-place votes and 215 points while Rushing yards: 4,342, 1986 Sept. 20 – Texas A&M-Commerce in Arlington (AT&T Stadium), 10 Minnesota State had seven first-place votes and 212 points. Rushing yards per game: a.m. (Lone Star Football Festival). Sixteen teams compete in the NSIC and there are no non- 395.2, 1986 Sept. 27 – McMurry in Abilene, 6 p.m. conference games on any of the schedules. Total yards per game: 569.9, Oct. 4 – Eastern New Mexico in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Family Fiesta Weekend). NSIC Preseason Football Poll 1976 Oct. 11 – Tarleton State in Stephenville, 7 p.m. 1. Minnesota-Duluth 9. Mary (N.D.) Longest win streak: 42, 1973- Oct. 18 – Angelo State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Kleberg Bank 2. Minnesota State 10. Northern (S.D.) State 77 Longest undefeated streak: Homecoming Game). 3. Winona (Minn.) State 11. Upper Iowa 46, 1973-77 Oct. 25 – West Texas A&M in Canyon, 6 p.m. 4. St. Cloud (Minn.) 12. Concordia-St. Paul (Minn.) Interceptions: 37, 1970. Nov. 1 – Midwestern State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. (Community 5. Sioux Falls (S.D.) 13. Wayne (Neb.) State Individual Longest Plays Appreciation Night). 6. Augustana (S.D.) 14. Minnesota State-Moorhead Longest punt return: 100, Nov. 8 – Lone Star Conference Playoffs, TBA. 7. Southwest Minnesota 15. Minot (N.D.) Leonard Avery vs. Slippery Rock Nov. 15 – Lone Star Conference Playoffs, TBA. 8. Bemidji (Minn.) State 16. Minnesota-Crookston (Pa.), 1976. Nov. 22 – NCAA Division II first round playoffs on campuses. …Indianapolis (Ind.) is heavily favored to repeat as football 100, Marcus Bonner vs. Nov. 29 – NCAA Division II second round playoffs on campuses. champion in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Northern Arizona, 1980 Dec. 6 – NCAA Division II quarterfinal playoffs on campuses. The team received eight first-place votes and 64 points. Longest kickoff return: 100, Dec. 13 – NCAA Division II semifinal playoffs on campuses. Truman (Mo.) State is tagged second with 56 points. Dwight Harrison vs. Southwest Dec. 20 – NCAA Division II Championship in Kansas City, Kan. (Continued on Page 6) Texas, 1967 Javelina Hash By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs

(Continued From Page 5) GLVC Preseason Football Poll 1. Indianapolis (Ind.) 6. Southwest Baptist (Mo.) 2. Truman (Mo.) State 7. Lincoln (Mo.) 3. St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 8. Quincy (Ill.) 4. Missouri S&T 9. William Jewell (Mo.) 5. McKendree (Ill.) …..Defending national champion Northwest Missouri State is heavily favored to repeat as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association football champion. The Bearcats were picked by the coaches and the media. Northwest received 11 of the 12 first-place votes in the coaches’ selection and 37 of the 39 first-place votes in the media poll. MIAA Preseason Football Coaches Poll 1. Northwest Missouri 7. Missouri Southern 2. Pittsburg (Kan.) State 8. Fort Hays (Kan.) 3. Central Missouri 9. Lindenwood (Mo.) 4. Emporia (Kan.) State 10. Central Oklahoma 5. Missouri Western 11. Nebraska-Kearney Dental Setup in Javelina Training Room 6. Washburn (Kan.) 12. Northeastern Oklahoma Dentists Art and Jeff Ramirez of Kingsville and Roger Campos of San Antonio and members of their staffs MIAA Preseason Football Media Poll and the Texas A&M-Kingsville Predental Society set up a dental operation in theJavelina training last week 1. Northwest Missouri 7. Missouri Southern to fit mouthpieces for the Javelina football players. The players seated are Trevor Pesek, left, grad defensive 2. Pittsburg (Kan.) State 8. Fort Hays (Kan.) back from Inez (Industrial), and Chaz Adams, junior wideout from Houston (Alief Taylor) who is a transfer 3. Emporia (Kan.) State 9. Lindenwood (Mo.) from Bakersfield (Calif.) Community College. 4. Missouri Western 10. Nebraska-Kearney 5. Washburn (Kan.) 11. Central Oklahoma Speakers Set for Steinke Statue Dedication 6. Central Missouri 12. Northeastern Oklahoma (Continued from Page 1) Steinke had six national football teams that are celebrating …..Carson-Newman (Tenn.) has been favored to win the South Harms will speak on behalf of the championship teams while head anniversaries this year and the Atlantic Conference football team while 2013 national runnerup coaches who were on the staffs of coach of the Javelinas and had opening football game of the Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) is picked second, one point behind. Steinke and Brown will speak on one of the most successful season. SAC Preseason Football Poll behalf of the players for Steinke. programs in the college ranks Being inducted are the 1986 1. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 5. Mars Hill (N.C.) Jan Steinke Starnes, daughter during his tenure. The “firsts” the men’s and women’s cross country 2. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 6. Catawba (N.C.) of Steinke, will speak on behalf of Javelinas compiled with Steinke in teams and the 1979 national 3. Newberry (S.C.) 7. Tusculum (Tenn.) the Mary Steinke and the Steinke charge are numerous. championship football club. 4. Wingate (N.C.) 8. Brevard (N.C.) family. The Steinke Statue unveiling The anniversary teams are …..North Alabama has been made the choice to take the Gulf Fred Nuesch, who was the and dedication will be part of a the 1959, 1969, 1974 and 1979 South Conference football title this fall. Javelina sports information busy weekend Sept. 5-6 that will squads. The Lions finished five points in front of Delta (Miss.) State in director for 35 years and worked see the 2014 induction into the The Javelinas will host the poll. with Steinke from 1968 until the Javelina Hall of Fame, a reunion of Humboldt (Calif.) State in the GSC Preseason Football Poll latter’s retirement, will serve as four national championship season opener. 1. North Alabama 5. West Georgia master of ceremonies. 2. Delta (Miss.) State 6. Florida Tech A special guest will be 3. Valdosta (Ga.) State 7. Shorter (Ga.) Armando Hinojosa, Texas A&I 2014 Texas A&M-Kingsville 4. West Alabama alumni who sculptured the Steinke Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Schedule …..Shepherd (W. Va.) has been picked to repeat as the statue and is internationally Sept. 6 – Texas Lutheran Invitational in Seguin. Mountain East Conference football champion this fall. known for his sculptures and Sept. 13 – Midwestern State Invitational in Wichita Falls. Concord (W. Va.) was a close second, finishing four points paintings. behind Shepherd in the poll. Sept. 26 – Islander Splash Invitational in Corpus Christi (West Guth Park). MEC Preseason Football Poll Oct. 11 – Incarnate Word Invitational in San Antonio. 1. Shepherd (W. Va.) 7. Notre Dame (Ohio) Oct. 28 – Angelo State Invitational in San Angelo. 2. Concord (W. Va.) West Liberty (W. Va.) Nov. 8 – Lone Star Conference Championships in Wichita Falls. 3. Charleston (W. Va.) 9. Fairmont (W. Va.) State Nov. 23 – NCAA Division II South Central Region Championships 4. Glenville (W. Va.) State 10. Virginia-Wise in Denver, Colo. 5. West Virginia Wesleyan 11. West Virginia State Dec. 6 – NCAA Division II Championships in Louisville, Ky. 6. Urbana (Ohio) 40 Years Ago, Something Big Was About to Happen Forty years ago, the Texas ACU had beaten the a 21-19 win. And although no one could have A&M-Kingsville football team Javelinas, 35-14, the previous year And in the national title game, predicted that the team would go was coming off a 2-8 season that en route to the LSC title. Henderson State of Arkansas 25-0 in 1975 and 1976 and take two had fans wringing their hands. The fourth outing was with came to town and the Reddies more national trophies, most knew Had the Javelinas lost their S.F. Austin State in Nacogdoches also gave the Javelinas a battle that what had appeared glum and “stuff”? Was the squad in a and the Javelinas took a 28-24 win before falling, 34-23. doom before 1974 had now turned tailspin that would continue in in a nail-bitter. Needless to say, the to sunshine and roses. 1974? Another close one came with atmosphere in Javelinaland was Gil Steinke was head coach of Little did anyone know that East Texas State in Commerce, the somewhat different between the the 1974 team and assistant the Javelinas were set to begin Javelinas taking a 27-20 victory 1974 and 1975 sesaons. coaches were John Cosgrove, Ron one of the greatest runs in college after having lost, 28-7, in 1973. Many of the key players in Harms, Fred Jonas, Jim Lance, football history. At that point of the season, the 1974 perfect campaign were Don McDonald and Gene The 1974 team would be the the Javelinas seemed to catch fire back, some for the next two years. Walkoviak. first of three undefeated clubs, and everyone, including the would capture the first of three players, started thinking that this consecutive national could be a big year. 2014 Javelina Volleyball Schedule championships and would go 13-0 It was a Javelina romp the Aug. 23 - Volleyball: St. Edward’s in Brownsville, 1:30 p.m. (scrimmage) to begin a 38-0 three-year record. remainder of the regular season. Sept. 5 – Rollins Invitational Tournament in Winter Park, Fla. The Javelinas opened at Sul Ross State fell, 43-13; vs. Southern Arkansas, 11 a.m. home with Jacksonville (Ala.) Angelo State went down, 42-14; vs. St. Cloud (Minn.) State, 5 p.m. State, a team they had lost to, 34- Tarleton State was a 51-7 victim; Sept. 6 – Rollins Invitational Tournament in Winter Park, Fla. 14, in 1973. Sam Houston lost 34-14; Howard vs. Rollins (Fla.), 11 a.m. The hosts escaped with a 20- Payne was beaten, 42-19, and a 14- vs. North Carolina-Pembroke, 3 p.m. 19 victory. 0 win over Southwest Texas in a Sept. 12 – Emerald Beach Hotel-Javelina Invitational Volleyball A trip to Monterrey Tech for rain storm in San Marcos ended Tournament in Kingsville the second game produced a 33-6 the regulation campaign, 11-0. vs. American International (Mass.), 1 p.m. win for the Blue and Gold. The two NAIA playoff games vs. *Eastern New Mexico, 6 p.m. Lots of Water The first signs of what might were in Kingsville and provided Sept. 13 – Emerald Beach Hotel-Javelina Invitational Volleyball Frequent water breaks are a be a good year came when the the Javelinas with tough Tournament in Kingsville necessity for the Javelina Javelinas opened Lone Star opposition. vs. Adelphi (N.Y.), 10:30 a.m. preseason football workouts as Conference play with Abilene Cameron, not a member of the vs. *West Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. the squad practices in the South Christian and easily took a 46-14 LSC at that time, battled hard Sept. 16 – St. Mary’s in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Texas heat. victory. before the Javelinas emerged with Sept. 19 - *Tarleton State in Stephenville, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 - *Angelo State in San Angelo, 2 p.m. Sept. 23 – Texas A&M International in Laredo, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 - *Texas A&M-Commerce in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Sept. 27 - *Texas Woman’s in Kingsville, 2 p.m. Oct. 3 - *Cameron in Lawton, Okla., 7 p.m. Oct. 4 - *Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, 2 p.m. Oct. 8 – Our Lady of the Lake in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Oct. 11 – St. Edward’s in Austin, 1 p.m. Oct. 14 – Texas-Permian Basin in Odessa, 6 p.m. Oct. 17 - *Eastern New Mexico in Portales, N.M., 7 p.m. Oct. 18 - *West Texas A&M in Canyon, 2 p.m. Oct. 21 – St. Mary’s in San Antonio, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 - *Tarleton State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 - *Angelo State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Oct. 28 – Texas A&M International in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 – Texas Southern in Houston, 6 p.m. Oct. 31 - *Texas A&M-Commerce in Commerce, 7 p.m. Nov. 1 - *Texas Woman’s in Denton, 2 p.m. Nov. 7 - *Midwestern State in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 - *Cameron in Kingsville, 2 p.m. Nov. 20-22 – Lone Star Conference Championship, site TBD. Dec. 4-6 – NCAA Division II South Central Region Championship, site TBD. Dec. 11-13 – NCAA Division II Quarterfinals, site TBD. Blocking Work *Lone Star Conference matches. The offensive linemen get blocking work during one of the first preseason workouts last week in Javelina Stadium. The team is preparing for the Sept. 6 opener with Humboldt (Calif.) State in Javelina Stadium. Javelina Athletic Staff Has Preseason Outing

The Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi hosted the Javelina athletic staff for a reception last week. Bill Morgan, second from right, is general manager of the hotel and Julie Moff, left, is the sales manager at Emerald Beach. Right is Javelina vice president for intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation Scott The new graduate assistant athletic trainers in the Javelina athletic Gines, and second from left is Joe Biedron, Javelina associate athletic director for external affairs. department this year are Jessica Johnson, left, and Sarah Embrey.

Lee Scott, head strength and conditioning coach in Javelina athletics, wins a tricycle race between innings at the Corpus Christi Hooks game last week. The Javelina athletic staff attended the game as an outing before the start of the 2014-15 The Whataburger Field message board welcomes the Javelina athletic Javelina head women’s basketball coach Wade Scott with his wife, sports seasons last weekend. department to last Tuesday’s game . Stephanie, and daughter, Taylor, at the Emerald Beach Hotel reception. Javelina Athletic Staff Has Preseason Outing

Ryan Dall, Javelina head track and field coach, and Susana Roberge at Johnny Estelle, Javelina men’s head basketball coach, with his wife, Ana, center, and Tena Savage, assistant the Emerald Beach Hotel reception. athletic trainer, at the Emerald Beach Hotel reception.

The Javelina Staff Has a Night Out Before the Start of the

David Brock, athletic operations and events coordinator, with his wife, Janis, and son, Kirby, at last week’s 2014-15 Athletic Year Corpus Christi reception. Javelina Athletic Staff Has Preseason Outing

Jaanus Cantu is ready for a foul ball at a Corpus Christi Hooks game last week at Whataburger Field. Right is Kelvin Queliz, Javelina sports information director, and Christina his dad, Ruben, senior associate athletic director and athletic trainer at TAMUK, and left is mother, Reili. Jenkins at the Emerald Beach Hotel reception.

Mark Dominguez, Javelina co-head women’s golf coach, right, and Tanya Allen, Javelina head Softball coaches Betsy Dean and Carter McBurnett catch a hardball Orlando Rosa, office of athletic external affairs intern. women’s volleyball coach. game last week at Whataburger Field. Javelina Athletic Staff Has Preseason Outing

Javelina women’s head tennis coach Autumn Williams, Head men’s basketball coach Johnny Estelle and his wife, Javelina head softball coach Betsy Dean and husband, left, and Brittany Mason, women’s basketball assistant Ana, at a Corpus Christi Hooks game at Whataburger Field Christopher Dean, at the Emerald Beach Hotel reception coach, at the Emerald Beach Hotel reception. last week. Members of the Javelina athletic staff attended. last week. Javelinas Who Have Javelina Rushers Have Captured LSC Stats Titles Annual Scoring Leaders 1989 – Johnny Bailey, 1,269 Dominated LSC Statistics 2009 – Fred Winborn, 114 yards points 1988 – Johnny Bailey, 1,442 Texas A&I and Texas A&M-Kingsville backs have dominated the 2003 – Larry Williams, 114 yards Lone Star Conference rushing statistics through the years. points 1987 – Johnny Bailey, 1,598 The Javelinas have the three all-time best rushers in a career and 2002 – Larry Williams, 108 yards also have the seventh best, giving the program four of the top 10. points 1986 – Johnny Bailey, 2,011 Johnny Bailey is far out front with 6,320 in his 1986-89 career. 1989 – Johnny Bailey, 96 yards Bailey’s stats don’t include postseason playoff games. They are used points 1985 – Heath Sherman, 1,111 for today’s backs. 1988 – Heath Sherman, 120 yards Heath Sherman, who with Bailey formed one of the greatest one- points 1976 – Larry Collins, 1,185 two backfield combination in the history of college football, is second 1987 – Johnny Bailey, 120 yards with 4,654 yards in 1985-88. points 1974 – Don Hardeman, 1,355 Larry Collins is third with 4,511 yards in 1974-77. 1986 – Heath Sherman, 138 yards Larry Williams had 4,038 yards in his 2001-04 career with the points 1961 – Sid Blanks, 609 yards Javelinas. 1984 – Neal LaHue, 68 points 1960 – Sid Blanks, 550 yards LSC Career Rushing Leaders 1980 – Marcus Bonner, 78 Annual Passing Leaders Yards Player, School Years points 1966 – Terry Oglesby, 1,262 6,320 Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I 1986-89 1976 – Larry Collins, 82 yards 4,654 Heath Sherman, Texas A&I 1985-88 points 1964 – Randy Johnson, 1,414 4,511 Larry Collins, Texas A&I 1974-77 Richard Ritchie, 82 yards 4,359 DeWayne Miles, West Texas 1998-2001 QB Session points 4,321 Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian 2007-08 Quarterback Trey Mitchell, 6-3, 1960 – Sid Blanks, 66 points 4,285 Arthur James, East Texas 1966-69 188-pound junior from Clovis, Annual Rushing Leaders 4,038 Larry Williams, Texas A&M-Kingsville 2001-04 Calif., and Reedley (Calif.) Junior 2009 – Fred Winborn, 1,295 4,004 Keidrick Jackson, Midwestern State 2010-13 College, runs through a course yards 3,884 Michael Benton, Eastern New Mexico 2004-07 during preseason workouts last 2003 – Larry Williams, 1,570 3,747 Aundra Thompson, East Texas 1972-75 week in Javelina Stadium. yards Javelina Football Kickoff Weekend Sept. 5 -6 Gil E. Steinke Statue Dedication and women’s cross country The Gil E. Steinke Statue squads. dedication will be held at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 per person Sept. 6 inside the southeastern and must be purchased in entrance into Javelina Stadium. advance. No tickets will be sold The public is invited to the the night of the event. ceremony. Tickets may be purchased at A plaza is being constructed www.javelinatickets.com or at at the site of the statue with six [email protected]. benches recognizing the six Tailgate Party national championship teams The first tailgate party of the coached by Steinke. Paving season will be held Sept. 6 prior to stones are also being placed at the the opening football game with site with names of or messages Humboldt (Calif.) State. from former players, alumni, fans The tailgate area is in the and friends. southeastern area of the parking Paving stones are available in lot on the east side of Javelina three sizes: 4x8, 8x8 and 12x12. Stadium. They can be ordered at (979) Football Game 255-5412 or at The Javelina football team [email protected]. opens its season Sept. 6 with Hall of Fame Induction Humboldt (Calif.) in Javelina The 2014 Javelina Hall of Stadium. Fame induction banquet will be Game time will be 7 p.m. held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Season tickets for the five Memorial Student Union Building home games are on sale at the ballrooms. Javelina Athletic Ticket Office or Being inducted this year are at www.javelinatickets.com. the 1979 national championship Single-game tickets go on football team and the 1986 men’s sale Sept. 2.

Championship Benches A bench that recognizes the 1969 Javelina national championship football team is one of six at the site of the Gil Steinke Statue in Javelina Stadium. The six recognize the six national titles won by Steinke-coached teams. The statue and plaza will be dedicated Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. Steinke is one of the most successful coaches in collegiate football history and was the Javelina head football coach from 1954 through the 1976 season. He also played for the Javelinas and served as director of athletics. Information on the Lone Star Football Festival in Arlington Tickets on Sale RV, limo and bus parking in This package is $40 per person. Hotel Reservations clutch bag. Tickets for the Lone Star designated lots is $50. The bus departs the Javelina The Hilton Garden Inn in …..Backpacks. Football Festival Sept. 20 in AT&T The Javelina ticket office is Stadium parking lot at 6:30 a.m. Arlington will be the hotel …..Binocular case. Stadium in Arlington are on sale at open Monday through Friday Friday, Sept. 19, and will arrive in property for Javelina alumni and Binoculars may be worn around the Texas A&M-Kingsville athletic from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Arlington at 5 p.m. fans at the Lone Star Football the neck. ticket office in McCulley Hall on McCulley Hall is on the east It will take the fans to the Festival Sept. 20 in AT&T Stadium …..Briefcases. campus. side of Javelina Stadium. alumni and fan social at J. in Arlington. …..Camera bags. The Javelinas will meet Texas Chartered Bus Gilligan’s. The Javelinas meet Texas …..Cinch bags. A&M-Commerce at 10 a.m. in the The Javelina Alumni The bus will leave after the A&M-Commerce at 10 a.m. Sept. 20. …..Computer bags. opening game of the Festival. Association is sponsoring a bus game and is expected to arrive Rooms are $99 plus taxes for …..Coolers. Three other games will follow trip to the Lone Star Football back in Kingsville at Sept. 19 only. Reservations for …..Diaper bags. with West Texas A&M meeting Festival in Arlington. approximately midnight. Sept. 20 are $129 plus taxes. …..Fanny packs. Shorter (Ga.) at 1 p.m., Tarleton The complete bus package The package doesn’t include Reservations can be made by …..Luggage of any kind. State taking on Florida Tech at 5 includes roundtrip bus travel, hotel reservations. These can be phoning (817) 274-6644. …..Seat Cushions. p.m. and Midwestern State and alumni and fan social at J. made by phoning Hilton Garden Javelina fans should ask for Approved bags are: Eastern New Mexico meeting in Gilligan’s and a ticket to the Sept. Inn Arlington at (817) 274-6644. reservations under the Texas …..Clear totes. Plastic, vinyl the finale at 8 p.m. 20 game between the Javelinas Mention the Javelina Alumni A&M-Kingsville Group. or PVC and do not exeeed 12x6x12. Tickets purchased in and Texas A&M-Commerce in Association Group for the $99, A limited number of rooms …..Plastic storage bag. Clear, advance are $25 for adults and $10 AT&T Stadium. plus taxes, room rate. are available for Sept. 19 at the one gallon, resealable. for students and children. The complete package is To make reservations on the special rate. …..Small clutch purse. Children are one-year-olds and $125 per person. chartered bus and for the social/ The hotel is located at 2190 Approximately the size of a hand older and students are anyone 18 Also available is a package game package, go to E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX with or without a handle or strap. years old and under or college for the alumni and fan social at J. www.javelinaalumni.com and click 76006. No larger than 5.5x8.5 with or students with valid ID cards. Gilligan’s and a ticket to the game. on the “Awards and Programs” Stadium Purse/Bag Policy without a handle or strap. Can be Tickets purchased at the gate bar on the right side of the page. In an effort to enhance public carried separately or within an will be $30 for adults and $12 for Friday Night Reception safety, AT&T Stadium has approved plastic bag. students and children. A reception will be held at J. modified its security policy by An exception will be made for The Javelina athletic Gilligan’s Bar & Grill in Arlington limiting the size and style of bags medically necessary items after department is offering a free ticket at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, for allowed in the stadium. proper inspection at a gate with each ticket purchased. The Javelina alumni and fans. Prohibited bags are: designated for this purpose. Please offer is good until Sept. 12. The event is part of the Lone …..All purses, bags or limit the number of items you bring A ticket will allow the fans to Star Football Festival Sept. 20 that containers larger than a small to the stadium on event days. attend each of the four games. No will see the Javelina football team re-entry will be permitted. meeting Texas A&M-Commerce at LSC Football Records Held by Javelinas There will be no advanced 10 a.m. (Continued from Page 5) Bailey, 1986-89. parking sales. Parking the day of Reservations can be made at Punt return yards: 526, Byron All-purpose yards: 7,803, the game will be $10 and cash only [email protected] or Shaw, 1973 Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. will be accepted. 30 Days Until by phoning (361) 593-4338. Kickoff returns: 36, Jonathan There will be no designated J. Gilligan’s is located at 400 The Festival Woodson, 2011 lot assignment this year. E. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010. Individual Career Rushing attempts: 885, Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. Rushing yards: 6,320, Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. Rush average per carry: 7.3, Larry Collins, 1974-77. Rush average per game: 162.1, Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. Most 100-yard rush games: 16 Days Until 36, Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. The Opening Most 200-yard rush games: 13, Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. Football Game Punt return yards: 1,212, With Humboldt Larry Pullin, 1965-68. Kick return yards: 2,115, (Calif.) State Jonathan Woodson, 2009-12. In Javelina Points: 426, Johnny Bailey, 1986-89. Stadium The Stadium in Arlington Touchdowns: 70, Johnny Consultant Hired by Conference Dr. Kurt Patberg of Athletics He was on the Chick-fil-A from the University of Evansville Staffing and Consulting has been Selection Committee for nine years and a master’s degree in sports hired as a consultant by the Lone and had a term on the Colorado administration from Ohio Star Conference. Springs Sports Corporation board University. He has a doctorate from He has more than 30 years of of directors. the University of Minnesota with an college athletic experience both on Patberg has served as emphasis on higher education and campus and in NCAA and NAIA commissioner of the Northern Sun sports administration. conference commissioner positions. Intercollegiate Conference and the The LSC is currently has a Patberg has exhibited Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, national search underway for a expertise and has consulted in both NCAA Division II leagues. commissioner after the resignation many different areas in small He holds a bachelor’s degree of Stan Wagnon last month. college athletics on topics ranging from conference affiliation and expansion, NCAA and NAIA transitions, feasibility of football, Emerald Beach Hotel the use of athletics to drive admissions and retention at enrollment-driven institutions. Javelina Invitational He was commissioner of the Southern States Athletic Volleyball Tournament Conference in 2008-12 and served on numerous committees. Patberg spent seven years as Sept. 12-13 - Steinke Center general manager of Competitive Resources which at the time was Newcomers the leading career and placement Quarterback Trey Mitchell (6) hands off to running back Joe Te’o service in the country for people Bringing the Best during spring workouts. Mitchell is a 6-3, 188-pound quarterback with competitive athletic In NCAA Division II from Clovis, Calif., and Reedley (Calif.) College and Te’o is a 5-10, experiences. He also assisted in 210-pound running back from Fairfield, Calif., and Diablo Valley the areas of career development Volleyball To South Texas! (Calif.) Community College. Both will be playing their first games and placement, primarily for with the Javelinas Sept. 6 when the club opens against a California collegiate athletes. 12 Matches, Two Days! school, Humboldt State. Javelina Home Athletic Sept. 12 Matches 8 a.m. Eastern New Mexico vs. American Events For Fall Semester International (Mass.) Sept. 6 – Football: Humboldt (Calif.) State, 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. West Texas A&M vs. Adelphi (N.Y.) Sept. 12 – Volleyball: American International (Mass.), 1 p.m. Volleyball: Eastern New Mexico, 6 p.m. 1 p.m. Javelinas vs. American International Sept. 13 – Volleyball: Adelphi (N.Y.), 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. West Texas A&M vs. Fort Lewis (Colo.) Volleyball: West Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. 6 p.m. *Javelinas vs. Eastern New Mexico Football: Colorado-Mesa, 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Adelphi vs. Fort Lewis Sept. 16 – Volleyball: St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 – Volleyball: Texas A&M-Commerce, 7 p.m. Sept. 13 Matches 15 Days Until Sept. 27 – Volleyball: Texas Woman’s, 2 p.m. 8 a.m. West Texas A&M vs. American Oct. 4 – Football: Eastern New Mexico, 7 p.m. International The Opening Oct. 8 – Volleyball: Our Lady of the Lake, 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Javelinas vs. Adelphi Oct. 18 – Football: Angelo State, 7 p.m. Volleyball Oct. 24 – Volleyball: Tarleton State, 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Eastern New Mexico vs. Fort Lewis Oct. 25 – Volleyball: Angelo State, 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *Javelinas vs. West Texas A&M Match In Oct. 28 – Volleyball: Texas A&M International, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Fort Lewis vs. American International Nov. 1 – Football: Midwestern State, 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Eastern New Mexico vs. Adelphi Florida Nov. 7 – Volleyball: Midwestern State, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 – Volleyball: Cameron, 2 p.m. *Lone Star Conference matches Days Until Nov. 14 – Men’s Basketball: Lake Erie (Ohio), 7 p.m. 22 Nov. 16 – Men’s Basketball: Henderson (Ark.) State, 4 p.m. Nov. 19 – Men’s Basketball: St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. Be There To Support Opening Home Nov. 22 – Women’s Basketball: Texas A&M International, 1 p.m. Nov. 25 – Men’s Basketball: Our Lady of the Lake, 8 p.m. Your Javelina Volleyball Team!! Match Women’s Basketball: St. Mary’s, 6 p.m. Dec. 13 – Women’s Basketball: St. Edward’s, 5 p.m. Membership Application for 2014-15 Porky’s Pack Junior Champions Club

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Taking the Challenge Javelina softball coaches Betsy Dean and Carter McBurnett accepted Date: ______the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last week and got drenched at the Hubert Softball Field. People throughout the country have accepted Please make your check or money order payable to Texas A&M the challenge and have helped the ALS Association raise more than $2.3 million since July 29. The organization raised $25,000 during University-Kingsville and take to Javelina Athletic Ticket Office or mail to: the same period last year. It started with Pete Frates, a former member of the Boston College baseball team who was stricken with ALS in 2007. There is no treatment for ALS, better known as Lou Porky’s Pack Gehrig’s disease, and those with the disease usually have 2-5 years to Texas A&M University-Kingsville live. Frates started the challenge with friends in the Boston area and MSC 202, 700 University Blvd. it has apread throughout the country. All members of the Kennedy family of Massachusetts accepted the challenge as have Justin Kingsville, TX 78363 Timberlake, Matt Lauer, Martha Stewart and other movie, television and sports celebrities. Those accepting the challenge have 24 hours to accept and donate to the ALS Association. If they don’t accept the Support Your Javelinas in 2014-15! challenge, the donation amount is increased. Those accepting also issue a challenge to someone else. Dean challenged Javelina volleyball coach Tanya Allen, who is expected to get “iced” this week.