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198 MSU Schedule/Results WINSTON-SALEM STATE “RAMS” (0-2) MORGAN STATE “BEARS” (0-1, 0-0 MEAC) 9/12 @Akron 10/24 @Delaware St.* GAME #2 L, 0-41 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2009 • 2:00 p.m. Giants Stadium (Capacity 80,242) • East Rutherford, N.J. 9/19 vs. WSSU 10/31 FLORIDA A&M* 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Setting the Scene The Morgan State football team continues its 112th season of football on 9/26 TOWSON 11/7 NORFOLK ST.* Saturday, Sept. 19 against Winston-Salem State at Giants Stadium in the 38th 4 p.m. 4 p.m. annual Whitney Young Classic in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The contest will be broadcast live on WEAA, 88.9FM and on Heritage Sports Radio Network 10/3 @BCU* 11/14 @SCSU* (HSRN) located on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. The Bears kicked off their 2009 campaign last Saturday with a disappointing 41-0 10/10 N.C. A&T* 11/21 @Hampton* loss against Akron at brand new InfoCision Stadium in the first ever meeting 1 p.m. 1 p.m. between the two teams. The loss against Akron dropped head coach Donald Hill- Eley’s all-time record to 36-44 one game into his eighth season at the helm. Hill’s 10/15 HOWARD* 36 wins since 2002, is good enough for third-best all-time record behind legendary 7:30 p.m. coaches Edward P. Hurt and Earl. C. Banks. Kick-off is slated for 2:00 p.m. (EST). The game will be streamed LIVE on the internet at MorganStateBears.com. Interviews: Contact Leonard Haynes at (443) 885-3831 to request player interviews. Quick Hits Head Coach Donald Hill-Eley and players will be available on the field • SR RB Devan James needs 920 yards to become the school’s all-time rushing after each practice. leader...he currently has 1,807 rushing yards on 403 carries. • James gained 1,337 yards in 12 games en route to earning 2008 All-MEAC First Practice: Team honors. Players and coaches are available for brief interviews after practice. • LBs Troy Leftwich and George Howard look to fill the void left by departed Contact Sports Information for practice times. The first 20 minutes will be 2008 MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, Jarrell Guyton. The duo combined for 134 tackles 23.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. available for video and still photography.

Weekly Teleconferences Morgan State vs. Winston-Salem State: The Facts The MEAC Head Football Coaches will be featuredatured on Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2:00 p.m. EST a weekly teleconference each Tuesday from Location: E. Rutherford, N.J. (Giants Stadium - 80,242) 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., beginning August 292 29.9. Radio: MSU Sports Radio Network - WEAA 88.9 FM in Baltimore; Media members wishing to participate on tht thehe Mark Gray (play-by-play) & Kelvin Bridgers (color analyst) teleconference should contact the MEAC The Series: Tied, 1-1 media relations office for instructions. Internet: www.MorganStateBears.com; www.wssurams.com Live Stream: The game will be carried by WEAA 88.9FM and streamed LIVE at The schedule is listed below. www.morganstatebears.com; and HSRN.com - Click “Listen Live” Series Notes: MSU and Winston-Salem State meet for the third time ... The two Schedule: schools are 390 miles apart from each other... The two teams are tied in the series 1-1 ... The Bears were predicted to finish in 6th place in the MEAC preseason 10:00 MEAC Notes poll ... MSU ranked No. 1 in the FCS in total defense holding teams to 213.4 10:04 Donald Hill-Eley (Morgan State) ypg during the 2008 season ... RB Devan James enters the season as a Preseason 10:14 Alonzo Lee (N.C. A&T) All-MEAC First Team selection and led the Bears by averaging 111.4 ypg ... The 10:24 Carey Bailey (Howard) Rams were dropped at home by Florida A&M, 34-10 ... The Bears last win was at 10:34 Al Lavan (Delaware State) Florida A&M on Nov. 1, 2008 when they came away with a 13-10 victory during 10:44 Buddy Pough (S.C. State) the Rattlers’ Homecoming ... Winston-Salem State announced last week they will 10:54 Don Rose (Hampton) intend to remain a Division II institution for intercollegiate athletics, the process 11:04 Pete Adrian (Norfolk State) to remain in Division II will begin immediately, but the school will continue to 11:14 Alvin Wyatt (Bethune-Cookman) compete in the MEAC at the Division I level through the 2009-2010 season. 11:24 Joe Taylor (Florida A&M) MSU WINSTON-SALEM STATE 11:34 Kermit Blount (Winston-Salem State) Record 0-1 (0-0 MEAC) Record 0-2 2008 Record 6-6 (4-4 MEAC) 2008 Record 3-8 Last Game Sept. 12 in Akron, Ohio Last Game Sept. 10, W-Salem, N.C. Patricia Porter loss vs. Akron, 0-41 vs. Florida A&M (L, 10-34) Director of Media Relations (MEAC) Coach Donald Hill-Eley (8th yr) Coach Kermit Blount (17th yr) 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 1150 Career Record 36-44/8th year Career Record 90-79-3/17th year Virginia Beach, VA 23462 MSU Record Same WSSU Record same (757) 416-7116 Hill vs. WSSU 1-1 Blount vs. MSU 1-1 Morgan State Football • Game 2 ONE TO WATCH Tracking the Bears Junior cornerback Darren McKhan has been one of the standouts on the defensive side of the ball . The 6-0, 190-pound Miami native 2009 FINAL STANDINGS WINSTON-SALEM STATE and 2008 All-MEAC First team selection Football MEAC Pct Overall Pct 0-0, 0-0 MEAC 0-2 MEAC helped lead a secondaryecondary that *South Carolina St. 1-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 IN THE POLLS IN THE POLLS ranked No. 2 inn tthehe FCS in Florida A&M 1-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 Sports Network - N/A Sports Network - N/A pass defense inn ’08 and North Carolina A&T 1-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 SBN - N/A SBN - N/A he will continueue ttoo Hampton 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 LEADERS (2009) LEADERS (2009) be one of the Rushing Norfolk St. 0-1 .000 1-1 .500 Rushing top secondary James, 10/24 Hickman, 22/79 units in the Delaware St. 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 Singletary, 5/18 Mcrae, 10/42 nation. Howard 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Passing Passing McKhan Bethune-Cookman 0-1 .000 0-2 .000 Jackson, 10-19-2 Williams, 18-34-171 yds/1TD fi nished the ’08 Morgan St. 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 87 yds/2 INTs Receiving season with *2008 MEAC Champs Receiving Fitzgerald, 5/65/1 TD 17 tackles, 11 Diggs, 6/47 Ahola, 4/0 pass breakups Charles, 1/26 Defense and a team- Defense Ward, 17 TT, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 SKS high four Lawrence, 8 TT, 1 PBU Newkirk, 10 TT, 0.5 TFL . Howard, 8 TT, 1.0 TFL Dawson, 10 TT, 1.0 TFL

● WSSU’S LAST GAME OUT - Winston-State, N.C. - Florida A&MM used a papairir of LeRoy Vann Sports Network Top 25 punt returns for as the Rattlers were the beneficiary of stellar specialil teams play l en route to handing the Rams of Winston-Salem State University a 34-10 defeat in front of 6,313 fans at Bowman Team (First-place votes) Rec Points Pre Gray Stadium in a nationally televised MEAC football grudge match. 1. Richmond (122) 2-0 3,607 1 2. Villanova (13) 2-0 3,369 3 ● Kermit Blount enters his 17th season as Winston-Salem State’s head football coach. Blount has 3. Northern Iowa (6) 1-1 3,271 4 established himself as one of the premiere coaches not only in Division II, but in all of . 4. Montana 2-0 3,075 5 He has led the Rams to back-to-back CIAA Championships in 1999 and 2000, and has been honored 5. William & Mary (2) 2-0 2,865 7 as the 1999 and 2000 CIAA Coach of the Year, DC Pigskin Coach of the Year and 100% Wrong Club 6. New Hampshire (1) 2-0 2,701 9 Coach of the Year. Coach Blount began his coaching career at Armstrong Kennedy High School in 7. James Madison 0-1 2,618 6 Richmond, Virginia as a quarterback coach and assistant offensive coordinator. 8. McNeese State (1) 2-0 2,358 16 9. Southern Illinois 0-1 2,296 8 ● MSU’s defense will attempt to slow down a very balanced Rams offense currently averaging 154 total yards in its first two outings. WSSU is averaging 96 passing yards and 58 yards on the ground. 10. Appalachian State 0-2 2,241 2

11. Elon 2-0 2,219 10 ● MSU’s offense will need to account for sophomore defensive lineman Akeem Ward. Ward (6-4, 260) 12. Cal Poly 1-0 1,885 12 has led the Rams with 17 tackles (12 solo) with two tackles for loss and a sack thru two games. Last 13. Weber State 0-2 1,719 11 Thursday night against Florida A&M, the Holly Springs (NC) product finished with a game-high nine 14. Wofford 1-1 1,612 14 tackles with a forced and a sack. He was one of only nine WSSU players to start every contest 15. South Carolina St. (1) 2-0 1,515 15 last season. 16. Central Arkansas 0-1 1,503 13 17. Massachusetts 1-1 1,346 17 ● WSSU was held to just 90 yards of total offense against Florida A&M, including 33 yards rushing. 18. South Dakota State 1-0 1,089 21 The Rams were held scoreless throughout the second half of the game. 19. Texas State 1-0 977 19 20. Maine Black 2-0 973 20 ● Last season Blount became the Rams’ all-time winningest coach in school history (he currently 21. Eastern Washington 1-1 572 18 holds a 90-79-3 record). 22. Eastern Kentucky 0-1 505 22 ● WSSU QB Jarrett Dunston was sidelined due to injury, giving opportunity for red-shirt freshman 23. Holy Cross 2-0 476 25 Braden Williams in the Florida A&M game. Williams completed 4-of-13 passes for 42 yards. 24. Jacksonville State 0-2 471 23 25. Harvard 0-0 267 24 ● The Rams’ pass attack will be pitted against one of the best pass rushes in the FCS. The Bears concluded the 2008 season ranked 1st in the nation in tackles for loss (113) and ranked 3rd in the MEAC SBN Top Ten Poll in sacks (32).

Records through September 14, 2009 ● The loss against Florida A&M extended the Rams’ losing streak to 4-games.The last time WSSU (First place votes listed in parentheses) was in the win column was on Nov. 8, 2008 when they defeated the Delaware State Hornets 27-26 in Team (First-place votes) Points Rec Dover. 1. South Carolina State 293 (23) 2-0 2. Florida A&M 253 (7) 2-0 3. Grambling State* 217 1-1 TEAM STATISTCAL COMPARISON 4. Prairie View A&M 195 1-1 MSU ‘09 OPP Category WSSU ‘09 OPP 5. Shaw 148 3-0 00.0 41.0 Points Per Game 10.0 26.5 6. Alabama A&M 127 2-0 3.0 23.0 First Downs Per Game 22.0 29.0 7. Southern 96 1-1 41.0 250.0 Yards Rushing Per Game 58.0 120.5 8. Albany State 59 3-0 86.0 186.0 Yards Passing Per Game 96.0 169.5 9. Hampton 47 1-1 127.0 436.0 Total Offense Per Game 154.0 290.0 10.Tuskegee 42 2-1 66.0 5.0 Penalties Yds Per Game 50.0 71.1 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 2 Morgan State Football • Game 2

Head Coach HILL MILESTONE VICTORIES Donald Hill-Eley AT MSU: WIN DATE SITE OPP. SCORE Career: 36-44 (.450 pct.) ● 1 2002 Hughes Monmouth 35-20 8th Year 10 2003 Wash., DC Howard 33-12 20 2005 Hughes Howard 7-0 30 2007 Hughes Florida A&M 14-12

● Hill ranks third all-time among MSU coaches with 36 career victories. COACH HILL SAID IT - On

● Morgan State has produced four All-Americans, over 20 All-MEAC performers, and playing a W-Salem State that three MEAC Players of the Year (2) during the Hill-Eley era. will be returning to Division II. . . ● Hill led the Bears to within one game of finishing with the MEAC Title during his first season at the helm in 2002. “Unfortunately, they’re ● Morgan State held one of the longest unbeaten records in college football as they (WSSU) going back to posted a 54 game unbeaten streak (47 wins & 7 ties) from 1931 to 1938 under head Division II, but as of coach Eddie P. Hurt. Saturday, they still have ● MSU head coach Earl C. Banks held an impressive 31-0 record from 1965-68. a lot of Division I players ● MSU’s last conference championship was won in 1979 under head coach down there...They’re a very Clarence Thomas. physical football team “ ● Eddie P. Hurt coached and won 14 CIAA Championships; 1930,1932,1933,1934,1935 ,1937,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1946,1949,1956 “They’re record is defi nitely ● Head coach Earl C. Banks won four CIAA Championships (1962,1965,1967,1968) not indicative of how good and one MEAC Championship (1971). they really are.” ● Morgan State can boast something few other schools in the nation can...four NFL Hall of Famers!!! New York Giant and All-Pro Lineman Roosevelt Brown. Kansas City Chief middle linebacker Willie Lanier, and Cleveland Brown stars Len Ford and Leroy Kelly.

Bears Assistant Coaches

HERBERT PARHAM ● Assc. Head Coach/Def. Coord...played on Virginia Union’s football team with Coach Hill.

LAWRENCE LIVINGSTON ● Offensive Coord. and QB Coach...was O-line coach at Delaware State in 2008.

MARCUS WHITE ● Linebackers Coach...coached 8 seasons at Elizabeth City State where he was Defensive Coordinator.

CARL SMITH ● Secondary Coordinator...All-ACC selection as a defensive back for the Virginia Cavaliers.

EARL DAVIS ● Running Backs Coach...played at Grambling State and transferred to Morgan State.

BENTON HAROLD ● Wide Receivers & Special Teams Coach...graduated from Georgia Southern in 1996.

JOSEPH WRIGHT ● O-Line Coach...played on Morgan State’s football as an All-MEAC offensive lineman.

WILLIAM “B.T.” SHERMAN ● WR Coach..played WR at MSU...was Head Coach at Cincinnati Woodward High School

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GENERAL NOTES BEARS OPEN 112th SEASON OF FOOTBALL SINCE 1930 MSU’S FIRST DRIVES OF THE SEASON Morgan State enters its 112th season of football, and the eighth under The following is a look at how MSU has fared in its fi rst off ensive Donald Hill-Eley. possession of the 2009 season. GM Opponent MSU QB First Drive Results CAMPAIGNING FOR SUCCESS #1 Akron C. Jackson 11 plays, 57 yards, Missed FG The Bears enter 2009 looking to post their fourth winning season, all under Donald Hill-Eley, the most in over 30 years since Earl C. Banks posted 11 straight winning seasons from 1961 To 1971. MSU’S LONGEST DRIVES OF THE 2009 SEASON Date/Opp Started at Plays Time Result 9-12/Akron MSU 20 10 plays, 57 yards 5:11 Missed FG BEARS ON THE TUBE On Thursday, October 15, Morgan State’s football game at home against Beltway rival Howard will be televised live by ESPNU. In Donald Hill-Eley’s MORGAN STATE 2009 SCORING DRIVES seven years at the helm of the Bears, this will mark the third football game Opponent Plays Yards Time Result Qtr. How Scored QB ESPNU has televised. Akron N/A The remaining schedule is below. Thurs., Sept. 17: Howard @ Florida A&M, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Sat., Sept. 19: Hampton @ N.C. A&T, 6 p.m. (10 p.m. tape-delay) (ESPNU) Sat., Sept. 26: B-Cookman @ Norfolk State, 4 p.m. (10 p.m. tape-delay) (ESPNU) FOLLOW THE BEARS ON ... twitter.com/morganstbears.com Thurs., Oct. 15: Howard @ Morgan State, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Fans of Morgan State athletics now have yet Sat., Oct. 17: Florida A&M @ S.C. State, 2 p.m. (10 p.m. tape-delay) (ESPNU) another way to keep up with the Bears through the Sat., Nov. 21: Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M, 2 p.m. (ESPN Classic) development of the nation’s fastest growing on-line social network, Twitter. The offi cial Morgan State BEAR VS. RAMS BATTLES athletics web site, www.MorganStateBears.com, in This weekend’s game between Morgan State and Winston-Salem State will conjunction with the Morgan State Sports Information Offi ce, has created mark just the third time the two teams will meet on the gridiron. Winston- its own Twitter page where MSU fans can stay connected with all 15 varsity Salem State won the fi rst contest at Hughes Stadium by a score of 19-17, athletics programs on campus, as well as receive other up-to-the-second while the Bears won last year’s game 21-7 at Bowman-Gray Stadium. breaking news and daily updates on other pertinent topics in the world of Morgan State athletics. SEPTEMBER CHALLENGES The Bears have played 28 football games in the month of September under head coach Donald Hill-Eley, posting an 8-20 (.285 pct.) record. During Hill’s FOUR BEARS NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-MEAC TEAMS The Bears, who posted a 6-6 mark and 4-4 conference record, had four fi rst season as head coach he was defeated 49-28 at Towson on Sept. 5, players named to the preseason All-MEAC fi rst team and three named to the 2002. MSU opened the 2004 season with a 41-35 win at Hughes Stadium second team . Senior running back Devan James, senior lineman Robert against Bowie State on Sept. 4. Prior to last week’s loss against Akron, the Norris, senior defensive end Justin Lawrence, junior cornerback Darren Bears had lost their last three September openers to Towson (L 29-26, Sept. McKhan were the fi rst-team selections. Senior linebacker Troy Leftwich, 1, 2005; L 30-2, Sept. 2, 2007; L, 21-16, Sept. 6, 2008). senior linebacker George Howard and senior tight end Jephte Cherenfant MSU LOOKING TO START 1-1 FOR 5th TIME UNDER HILL were selected to the second team. Morgan State is looking to start the season 1-1 for the second consecutive season and the 5th time during the Hill-Eley era. The Bears POLL POSITIONS started 1-1 in ‘03, ‘04, ‘07 and ‘08. Last year, the Bears entered the season No. 5 in the MEAC preseason media poll. This year the Bears will enter the season ranked No. 6. The last time the Bears entered the season ranked No. 6 was in 2007when they fi nished the COACHING CHANGES season with a 5-6 record. The spring season marked the debut of two new coaches for the Bears. 2009 MEAC Football Preseason Predicated Order of Finish (First Place Lawrence Livingston took over as off ensive coordinator and quarterbacks Votes) coach, while Marcus White will coach the linebackers, William “B.T.” Sherman will handle the wide receivers, and Assistant Head Coach Herbert 1. South Carolina State (10) 290 Parham had added defensive coordinator to his list of duties. Livingston, 2. Florida A&M (5) 273 who brings 25 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and 3. Hampton (1) 197 professional levels to the program, joined the Bears after coaching the 4. Bethune-Cookman (1) 185 off ensive line at Delaware State in 2008. 5. Norfolk State (1) 163 6. Morgan State 142 White coached eight seasons at Elizabeth City State where he was Defensive 7. Delaware State 140 Coordinator of one of the top Division II teams in national statistical rankings. 8. North Carolina A&T 48 Sherman joined the Bears after spending three successful years as the Head 9. Howard 38 Coach at Cincinnati Woodward High School. In 2008, Sherman was named the 2008 Coach of the Year as he guided the Bulldogs to a 10-0 record and their fi rst playoff appearance in school history. Last season as defensive line coach, Parham’s D-line combined for 41 tackles for loss and recorded 12.5 of the team’s 32 sacks. The Bears led the nation in total defense, giving up an average of just 212 yards per game, and no team gained more than 350 yards of off ense against the Bears in the last two seasons. 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Morgan State Football • Game 2 W/#36 Justin Lawrence BEARS SELECT 5 TEAM CAPTAINS LIMITED AIR SPACE What is your pre- The following players have been selected Last year the Bears’ secondary ranked fi rst game routine? as the Bears’ team captains for the 2009 in the FCS against the pass and returns “My pre-game season: RB Devan James, OG Lawrence experienced All-MEAC DB Darren McKhan, routine is nothing Brewer, LB Troy Leftwich, DB Darren along with senior free saftey Gary Albury special. I like to relax McKhan and DL Justin Lawrence. and junior strong saftey Jody Ellis. They will and listen to slow be joined by cornerback Kendell Jamison, music to calm myself down, then I RED-ZONE O strong safety Rodney Hildenbrandt listen to Phil Collins’ song ‘I Can Feel It’.” Morgan State didn’t have much trouble and New Mexico State transfer Jerry moving the ball into scoring position in 2008, Jones. The Bears ranked tied for seventh How big of advantage does your size give but they did had problems with cashing in the nation (FCS) in interceptions with you when facing opposing lineman? in on the scoreboard. The Bears ranked 19 and led the MEAC in pass effi ciency “I wouldn’t say it’s my size, I would say it’s dead last in the MEAC standings. The Bears defense (68.8). more of my quickness. People underestimate scored 22-of-36 times (61.1%) inside the how fast I can come off the ball and bend 20. The Bears will enter the Winston-Salem MSU 1,000-YARD RUSHERS the corner.” State contest this weekend fresh off being DURING HILL ERA shutout at Akron 41-0. What is something your fans wouldn’t Year - Player (Yards) know about you? 2008 - Devan James (1,337) “I hate spiders. I’m an arachnophobia!” 3RD DOWN SUCCESS 2007 - *Chad Simpson (1,402) Morgan State fi nished a dismal 1-for-11 in 2006 - Jason Jackson (1,191) 5. How old were you when you started 3rd down conversions at Akron last Saturday. 2003 - T.J. Stallings (1,169) playing football? And what was your best In 2008, the Bears ranked 7th in the MEAC *MSU Single Season record play in little league? by converting 52-of-166 (.313) 3rd downs “I’ve been playing every since you were al- opportunities. MSU was also 11-for-22 (.500) in QB DEPTH IS PRICELESS lowed to. So I think it was like 5 or 6 maybe. 4th down situations last season. While MSU’ senior Carlton Jackson was I’m from the country, so it didn’t matter to pushed by Donovan Dickerson in the me. My best play was a 70 run, it LAUNDRY SERVICE preseason competition for the starting QB was crazy! I wore number 36 in little league, Last season, MSU averaged just over seven role, an under-appreciated bonus is the value and from that point I was called ‘The Baby penalties for 65.3 yards, and ranked as the of having three other young quarterbacks Bus’.” 5th least penalized team in the league. waiting in the wings. The QBs are: Jerrald It was a much-needed improvement Robinson (6-3/215/Quartz Hill HS); Jahmeal 6. What is your favorite football movie of compared to the 2007 season in which the Quarles-Belt (6-3/205/Fork Union Military all time? Bears were one of the most fl agged teams Academy); and Delonte “Smoke” Williams “My favorite football movie of all is of course (6-0/180/Friendship Edison HS). Any Given Sunday. But you can’t forget in the country. The Bears shot themselves in about Necessary Roughness, Rudy, and Little the foot several times in the season-opener Giants.” as they were fl agged 11 times for 66 yards, EARLY ACTION GUYS whilewh the Akron Zips fi nished the game with Head coach Donald Hill-Eley has been very oneon fl ag for minus 5 yards. pleased by the performance of many of the newcomers to the squad this year. The Bears BRINGBR BACK THE POINTS played 11 newcomers in 2009 including true InIn the fi rst three years under Donald Hill-Eley, freshmen Donovan Dickerson (QB), Ronnie thethe Bears averaged 33.3 points per game, by Wilson (OG – Florida transfer), Justin Young farfar the most in any three-year stretch in school (DE – Virginia Tech transfer), Allen Singletary history.his In fact, Hill-coached teams own three (RB – Lacawanna CC transfer), Jerry Jones (DB ofof the top fi ve slots in single-season scoring in – New Mexico State transfer), Trey Charles, thethe modern era of football at Morgan State. Nicolas Adams (P), Kemar Scarlett (PK), Zary Stewart (DE), Brian Saunders, and Chris Eugene (DE). MSUMS Single-Season Scoring Records YearYea Total Points Average 200420 403 36.6 200320 318 28.9 200220 364 33.0 196919 334 33.4 196319 302 33.5

Senior DL Justin Lawrence returns as the Bears’ TTheh Bears will look to put up more points team captain and led the MEAC in tackles for thanh they did in ‘08, when they ranked 6th in loss in 2008. (All-Pro Photo) the MEAC by producing 20.0 points per game.

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QB FACTOR JUST GIVE DEVAN THE BALL MSU senior Carlton Jackson had Devan James started off the 2008 season against Towson with 26 carries an interesting inaugural season for a game-high 178 yards...more than fi ve times better than Towson’s as the Bears starting QB. In eight rushing total of 32 yards. He followed that performance with 114 yards and starts, Jackson had completed 58- a touchdown in limited action against N.C. Central during the Bears home- opener. James had 112 yards on 25 carries in the season-fi nale against of-112 passes (51.9 pct.) for 742 Hampton. James has been an absolute threat on the fi eld. The Pompano yards with fi ve touchdowns and Beach, Fla. product went over 1,000 yards for his career following a 219 six interceptions. That computed yard explosion against Howard. He is currently ranked No. 8 in school to a 111.5 pass effi ciency rating. history with 1,807 career rushing yards. Jamesames fifinished nished 2nd 2nd He missed the last three games in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in rushing,ushing, 3rd in all- of the ’08 season after suff ering purpose yards (115.3/g) and was selected to tthehee 2008 AAll-ll- a shoulder injury in a victory MEAC First Team. He will continue to be oneone too watchwatch in at Florida A&M. Jackson will ‘09 and will be a strong candidate for postseasonseason honors. attempt to bounce back from last week’s game at Akron, where he Devan James By The Numbers completed 10-of-19 passes for 87 2008 G/GS ATT YDS TD LONGONG yards and threw two interceptions, @Towson 1/1 33 178 0 366 NCCU 2/2 17 114 1 277 one returned for a touchdown. @WSSU 3/3 24 97 0 166 @Rutgers 4/4 15 37 0 200 JACKSON’S PASSING STATISTICS ‘08 BCU 5/5 22 110 1 288 @NCAT 6/6 27 120 1 288 G A-C-I Pct. Yds TD LG Avg/G @Howard 7/7 36 227 2 355 9 58-112-6 51.9 742 5 43 82.4 DSU 8/8 26 103 2 266 @FAMU 9/9 30 99 1 177 @NSU 10/10 15 69 0 166 DIGGIN’ THE BEST OF TIMES #17 SCSU 11/11 22 79 0 133 Sophomore Winfred Diggs (5-8, 178) is expected to take on a major role Hampton 12/12 25 112 0 122 in 2009 after a break-out rookie season last year as a true freshman. The product of Washington, D.C., tallied nine receptions for 121 yards (13.4 avg) Devan’s Statisticscs and scored two touchdowns last season, including a 38-yard touchdown run against North Carolina Central. Diggs recorded a career-high six catches -Rushing- for 47 yards, including a 42 yard reception against Akron last Saturday. YEAR G NO YARDS AVG TD LG 2006 6 16 80 5.0 0 27 Bears Sidelines (2008) MSU’s Record in Games... 2007 11 85 366 4.3 2 65 September...... 0-1 During the day...... 0-1 2008 12 292 1337 4.6 8 36 October...... 0-0 At night...... 0-0 2009 1 10 24 2.4 0 6 November...... 0-0 Overcast weather...... 0-0 Totals 30 403 1807 4.5 10 65 Clear weather...... 0-1 December...... 0-0 -Receiving- MSU’s Conference Record... .. Scoring fi rst...... 0-0 At home...... 0-0 Opponent scores fi rst...... 0-1 YEAR G NO YARDS AVG TD LG On the road...... 0-1 Leading after the 1st qtr...... 0-0 2006 6 4 14 3.5 0 10 Neutral...... 0-0 Leading at halftime...... 0-0 2007 11 10 159 15.9 1 63 MSU’s Non-Conference Record.. Leading after the 3rd qtr...... 0-0 2008 12 10 54 5.4 0 43 At home...... 0-0 Trailing after the 1st qtr...... 0-1 Totals 29 24 87 3.6 1 63 On the road...... 0-1 Trailing at halftime...... 0-1 Trailing after the 3rd qtr...... 0-1 -Kick Returns- Neutral...... 0-0 YEAR G NO YARDS AVG TD LG MSU vs. Ranked Opponents... In overtime...... 0-0 2006 6 6 144 24.0 0 51 At home...... 0-0 MSU’s Record With... On the road...... 0-0 100-yard rusher...... 0-0 2007 11 12 201 16.8 0 30 Neutral...... 0-0 100-yard receiver...... 0-0 Totals 17 18 245 13.6 0 51 MSU’s Record in Games... 300-yard passer...... 0-0 Decided by 3 points or less.. 0-0 Less than 300-yards total off. 0-0 7 points or less...... 0-0 300-399 yards total offense...0-0 START ME UP 10 points or less...... 0-0 400-499 yards total offense...0-0 Eight players made their fi rst career starts last Saturday against Akron, 11-19 points ...... 0-0 500+ yards total offense...... 0-0 the fi rst-time starters included: Joshua Durden (C), Ronnie Wilson (OG), 20-29 points...... 0-0 Committing fewer turnovers.0-0 Kendall Jamison (CB), James Cole (DT), Bricen Tate (DE), Rodney Etienne 30+ points...... 0-1 Committing more turnovers..0-1 (SS), Danny Evans (LB) and Winfred Diggs (WR). MSU’s Record When Scoring... Not committing a turnover... 0-0 10 or fewer points...... 0-1 MSU’s Record When Allowing..... WORTH NOTING 11-19 points...... 0-0 100-yard rusher...... 0-1 This weekend’s contest will mark Morgan State’s 14th time participating 20-29 points...... 0-0 100-yard receiver...... 0-0 30+ points...... 0-0 300-yard passer...... 0-0 in the NYUL Whitney Young Classic. The Bears are in search of its fi rst MSU’s Record When Allowing... Less than 300-yards total off. 0-0 victory in the Classic since 1968 1-12 since 1968. MSU’s fi rst appearance 10 or fewer points...... 0-0 300-399 yards total offense... 0-0 in the Classic was in 1968 against Grambling State. The game drew 11-19 points...... 0-0 400-499 yards total offense... 0-1 60,811 fans to Yankee Stadium and the Bears ended up edging the 20-29 points...... 0-0 500+ yards total offense...... 0-0 Tigers 9-7 in a defensive battle that was decided when MSU stopped Winning Time of Possession....0-0 30+ points...... 0-1 Grambling in its own end zone for a 2-point saftey. 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 6 Morgan State Football • Game 2

MSU ONE OF THE TOP DEFENSES season as a sophomore he ranked No. 6 in the MEAC in interceptions (4 INTs) MORGAN STATE IN THE NFL IN THE NATION IN 2008 and ranked tied for No. 2 in the MEAC in Andrews, John (1975 - 1976) - Miami Dolphins Morgan State’s defense ranked as one of the top passes defended. He picked off two passes Baylor, Tim (1976 - 1979) - Baltimore Colts & defensive units in the Football Championship against North Carolina Central, becoming Subdivision in 2008. The Bears defense has Brown, Rosey (1953 - 1965) HOF - ranked atop the MEAC for the past two seasons: the fi rst Bears player during under Coach Hill’s tenure to have two interceptions in a Carr, Tom (1968 - 1968) - New Orleans Saints In 2008, MSU was nationally ranked No. 1 in Cherry, Stan (1973 - 1973) - Baltimore Colts game. He returned the fi rst INT 49 yards for a total defense (213.4 avg), No. 1 in tackles for Chester, Raymond (1970 - 1981) - Oakland Raiders touchdown. It marked the fi rst loss (113), Tied for No. 12 in turnovers gained & Balt. Colts for a TD since 2007 when former Bear (30), Tied for No. 7 in interceptions (19), No. 4 Collier, Mike (1975 - 1979) - Pittsburgh Steelers & in pass effi ciency defense (94.5 rating), No. 2 in linebacker Bryan Wilson raced 23-yard for Buff alo Bills pass defense (118.7 avg), No. 13 in rush defense a score against Savannah State on Aug, 30, Dabney, Carlton (1968 - 1968) - Atlanta Falcons (94.6 avg) and tied for 13th in sacks (32). 2007. McKhan collected fi ve tackles and Dobbins, Ollie (1964 - 1964) - Buff alo Bills had a pass breakup against Akron, and will Ford, Len (1948 - 1958) HOF - Los Angeles Dons, DEFENSIVE NOTABLE look to have an even better outing when Cleveland Browns & Green Bay Packers Morgan State gave up 19.5 points per game the Bears face Winston-Salem State in the Franks, Elvis (1980 - 1986) - Cleveland Browns, LA in 2008, marking the least amount of points Meadowlands. Raiders, & New York Jets they’ve surrendered since 1979, when the Fuqua, John (1969 - 1976) - NY Giants & Pittsburgh Bears held opponents to 11.5 points per game BIG BALLIN’ WITH BAPTISE Steelers and pitched two shutouts en route to an MEAC MSU wide receiver Edwin Baptiste returns Germany, Willie (1972 - 1976) - Atlanta Falcons, Championship and a Playoff appearance. as one of the Bears’ top possession receivers. , Houston Oilers & Baptiste gained national notoriety last Gowdy, Cornell (1986 - 1988) - Dallas Cowboys & J.R. LAWRENCE season when he hauled in three catches Pittsburgh Steelers Senior defensive end Justin “J.R.” Lawrence for a career-high 95 yards, including a 40 Hammond, Bobby (1976 - 1980) - NY Giants & enters the 2009 season as a CDS Preseason yard circus one-handed reception in the Washington Redskins All-American and he was a 2008 All-MEAC fi rst quarter against Winston-Salem State. Harris, Elmore (1947 - 1947) - Brooklyn Dodgers First Team selection. Lawrence is a dangerous His amazing catch ended up being featured Harvey, Lonnie (2009 Current) - Carolina Panthers pass rusher who had 47 tackles (26 solo) as ESPN Sportscenter’s No. 1 play on its Top Hayes, Ed (1970 - 1970) - Philadelphia Eagles Holston, Mike (1981 - 1985) - Houston Oilers & and a league-high 17 tackles for loss with Ten countdown. For the season, Baptiste KC Chiefs eight sacks in 2008. Opposing off enses will was the Bears’ second leading receiver with Johnson, Daryl (1968 - 1970) - Boston Patriots be keeping close tabs on him this season, 22 grabs for 322 yards and two touchdowns. He enters this weekends contest against Jones, Willie (2001 - 2002) - Kansas City Chiefs as well as NFL scouts who think he may be Kelly, Leroy (1964 - 1973) HOF - Cleveland Browns & a diamond-in-the-rough...like his former Winston-Salem State 2009 with 64 career catches for 822 yards (13 avg). Baptiste was a Cincinnati Bengals teammate NT Lonnie Harvey who enters Lanier, Willie (1967 - 1977) HOF - Kansas City Chiefs his fi rst season as a member of the Carolina prep standout at Miami Edison High School, in Miami, Florida. Latta, Greg (1975 - 1979) - Chicago Bears Panthers. Lawrence led the Bears with 8 Mayo, Ron (1973 - 1974) - Houston Oilers & tackles (7 solo) and had a pass breakup Baltimore Colts against Akron last week. LEFTWICH STEPPIN’ UP Meggett, Dave (1989 - 1998) - NY Giants, Senior linebacker and team captain Troy New England Patriots & New Jersey Jets HITMAN HOWARD Leftwich (6-1, 215, Ashland, Va.) returns Mitchell, Alvin (1968 - 1970) - Cleveland Browns & as one of the Bears’ top playmakers on Senior linebacker George Howard is one Denver Broncos defense. In ‘08, Leftwich was the Bears third of the top returning tacklers in the MEAC. Moore, Kelvin (1998 - 1998) - Cincinnati Bengals leading tackler with 56 tackles (27 solo), He totaled 64 stops last season and was Nock, George (1969 - 1972) - New Jersey Jets & with 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and three Washington Redskins selected to the 2009 Preseason All-MEAC interceptions. Last year he was also selected Person, Ara (1972 - 1972) - St. Louis Cardinals Second-Team. The Virginia native played as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Queen, Jeff (1969 - 1974) - San Diego Chargers, a signifi cant role as a linebacker last sea- Defensive Player of the Week for the week Oakland Raiders & Houston Oilers son and posted 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 ending September 21, 2008. Leftwich tallied Robinson, Charley (1951 - 1954) - Green Bay Packers sacks and recorded an interception return a team-high six tackles including one for a & Baltimore Colts against North Carolina Central (9/13/08). loss of four yards. He also recovered fumble Scott, Clarence (1969 - 1972) - Boston Patriots & He is a fi erce competitor and will be one of and scored his fi rst career touchdown after New England Patriots the leading anchors of the Bears defensive stepping in front of a pass and returning it Simpson, Chad (2008 Current) - Indianapolis Colts unit for the ‘09 season. Howard racked-up 45 yards for the score. His two turnovers Shiancoe, Visanthe (2003 - Current) - NY Giants & 8 tackles with a tackle for loss during the (fumble and interception) led to 14 of the Minnesota Vikings Bears season-opener at Akron. Bears’ 21 points. Against Howard, Leftwich Sykes, John (1972 - 1972) - San Diego Chargers posted fi ve tackles, a sack and collected Tyler, Maurice (1972 - 1978) - Buff alo Bills, Denver WHO CAN MAKE A PLAY?! I MCKHAN! his second interception of the season, and Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, NY Jets All-MEAC First Team cornerback Darren followed that performance with four tackles and NY Giants (1968 - 1970) - Pittsburgh Steelers, McKhan (6-0, 185) is fast-developing into and his third interception of the season in Wade, Bob Washington Redskins & Denver Broncos a true lock-down corner and someone pro a win against Delaware State. Troy fi nished Washington, Mark (1970 - 1979) - Dallas Cowboys & scouts are starting to really pay close attention with six tackles in the Bears season-opener New England Patriots to. Now in his third season as a starter at Akron last Saturday. (seven career INTs, 11 career PBUs), last 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 7 Morgan State Football • Game 2

VETERAN SAFETY JODY ELLIS MSU OFFENSE QUICK NOTES FCS Football Coaches Poll Joseph “Jody” Ellis (6-1, 190) was one of the Six starters return on off ense, including guard leaders of the Bears top-ranked defense last Robert Norris, tackle Lawrence Brewer, Team (First-place votes) Rec Points Pre season. Ellis, who transferred from the Univ. of fullback Jephte Cherenfant, wideout Edwin 1. Appalachian St. (13) 0-0 665 -- Illinois in 2006, collected 38 tackles (27 solo), Baptiste, quarterback Carlton Jackson 1. Richmond (26) 2-0 674 1 including two interceptions and a sack in 11 and tailback Devan James ... Norris, a CDS 2. Villanova 2-0 637 3 games. Ellis had a season-high seven tackles Preseason All-American, anchored an off ensive 3. Montana 2-0 598 4 4. Northern Iowa 1-1 588 5 against South Carolina State and recorded for line that averaged 170 rushing yards per 5. William & Mary 2-0 535 7 fi rst interception on Sept. 13 vs. North Carolina game in 2008 ... Jackson, a transfer from 6. James Madison 0-1 517 6 Central. The Miami native has been a standout Akron, threw for over 742 yards and had fi ve 7. New Hampshire 2-0 507 9 in run support and has been good in coverage, touchdown passes in 2008 ... Baptiste had 8. Southern Illinois 0-1 480 8 especially against spread off enses. This season 22 receptions for 322 yards, including two 9. Appalachian State 0-2 445 2 he will see time at both the cornerback and touchdowns as a junior last season ... MSU will 10. McNeese State (1) 2-0 421 16 safety positions. The junior posted fi ve tackles look for its three straight season with a 1,000- 11. Elon 2-0 403 11 in the Bears loss at Akron last Saturday. yard rusher in 2009 after All-MEAC RB Devan 12. Weber State 0-2 373 10 James ran for 1,337 yards last year ... Jephte 13. Central Arkansas 0-1 350 12 14. Cal Poly 1-0 344 13 Cherenfant, a Preseason All-MEAC First Team FLOWERS’ CATCH 15. Wofford 1-1 308 14 Chris Flowers’ fi rst career catch went for 26 yards selection, had seven receptions for 53 yards, 16. South Carolina State 2-0 260 15 when Carlton Jackson found the freshman including a touchdown in 2008 ...The Bears 17. Massachusetts 1-1 235 18 wideout in the middle of the fi eld at Akron on recorded just three fi rst downs at Akron (9/12) 18. Texas State 1-0 194 21 19. Maine 2-0 159 20 September 12th. Flowers is from Haines City, ... Winfred Diggs got his fi rst career start Sept. 12th at Akron, he fi nished with a career- 20. Eastern Washington 1-1 140 17 Florida and played QB, WR and DB at Ridge 21. South Dakota State 1-0 134 25 Community HS under head coach Richard Tate. high six receptions for 47 yards ... DE Justin Lawrence was used as a fullback in a short 22. Jacksonville State 0-2 115 21 The 5-10, 175 pounder, aff ectionately known as 23. Eastern Kentucky 0-1 66 23 “Sleezy”, helped lead the Bolts to a 13-2 record yardage package ... Freshman QB Donovan 24. Liberty 1-1 57 24 and District Championship in 2008. Dickerson completed a pass for a loss of 1 25. Harvard 0-0 46 22 yard against Akron ... Carlton Jackson had a Other receiving votes (pts. in parentheses): pass intercepted for a touchdown at Akron Holy Cross (39), Florida A&M (26), Eastern Illinois NORTHERN EXPOSURE ... Lacawanna CC transfer Allen Singletary (21), Montana State (16), Furman (15), Hofstra The Morgan State coaching staff continues started at RB against Akron and fi nished with (13), Grambling State (11), Northern Arizona (11), to increase their recruiting eff orts in the south, 5 carries for 18 yards ... Domanick West had Alabama A&M (8), Western Illinois (8), Southeast- especially in the state of Florida. The Bears have his fi rst carry of the season at Akron (1-3 yds) ern Louisiana (7), Delaware (5), Youngstown State a total of 19 players (10 are starters) from sunny (4), Colgate (2), Gardner-Webb (1), Prairie View ... Cameron George had 4 carries for a loss A&M (1), Tennessee State (1). Florida: of 1 at Akron ... Newcomer Trey Charles had Gary Albury Orlando (Mississippi/Edgewater HS) one catch for 26 yards at Akron ... TE Lamont Edwin Baptiste Miami (B-Cookman/Edison HS) BOXTOROW.COM/BASN HBCU Bryant had one reception for 5 yards in the Lafredo Brady Homestead (South Dade HS) COACHES FCS TOP 10 POLL Jephte Cherenfant Miami (North Miami HS) 2nd half at Akron ... Florida transfer Ronnie Fred Davis Pompano Beach (La.-Lafayette/ Wilson started at the guard position vs. Akron Records through September 14, 2009 Blanche Ely HS) ... Akron held MSU to 41 rushing yards, it was (First place votes listed in parentheses) Rodney Etienne Pompano Beach (Akron/ the fewest rushing yards since Howard held Team (First-place votes) Record Points Blanche Ely HS) them to 34 yards in 2006 ... 1. S. Carolina St. (15) 2-0 168 Chris Eugene Miami (Miami Central HS) 2. Florida A&M (2) 2-0 143 Janary Gray Miami (Miami Central HS) Carlton Jackson Pompano Beach (Akron/ MSU DEFENSE QUICK NOTES 3. Grambling State 1-1 142 Blanche Ely HS) MSU returns six starters on defense for 2009 4. Alabama A&M 2-0 133 Sheldon Jacques Opalocka (Miami Central HS) ... linebacker George Howard led the Bears 5. Prairie View A&M 1-1 97 Devan James Pompano Beach (Blanche Ely HS) with 64 tackles and had 10.5 tackles for loss 6. Southern 1-1 95 Derrick Kinchen Miami (Coral Gables HS) last season, he posted 8 tackles in the ‘09 7. North Carolina A&T 2-0 54 Darren McKhan Miami (UConn/Miramar HS) season-opener at Akron ... Troy Leftwich 8. Tennessee State 1-1 53 Abraham Mercado Davie (Western HS) added 56 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three 9. Alabama State 2-0 39 Kevin Myrie Coral Spring (Coral Spring HS) interceptions … the 17 tackles for loss by 10. Hampton 1-1 38 Corey Sellers Miami (Miami Northwest HS) Justin Lawrence (47 tackles) were the most Bakari Smith Sunset (Blanche Ely HS) 3 tackles and had a forced fumble wiped out Antonio White Miami (Booker T. Washington HS) in the MEAC in 2008 ... Lawrence posted 8 tackles (7 solo) at Akron (9/12/09) ... All-MEAC due to penalty ... Redshirt-freshman CB Kendall Ronnie Wilson Pompano Beach (Florida/Blanche Ely HS) had three pass breakups in his fi rst cornerback Darren McKhan has started every Jamison game in his career and led the team with 11 career start at Akron ... MSU ranked 12th in the FEELING PROTECTED pass breakups and four interceptions in 2008, nation in 30 turnovers gained and 13th in sacks The Morgan State off ensive line provided fairly he fi nished with 5 tackles and a pass breakup (32) in 2008 … forced a fumble in 11 of its 13 good pass protection for starting QB Carlton games and recovered a fumble in 10 of those ... vs. Akron (9/12/09) ... safety Jody Ellis had 38 Jackson. Jackson was sacked one time out of tackles and two interceptions in his fi rst season the defense led the nation in total defense by 19 pass attempts against Akron last Saturday. as a transfer from the University of Illinois limiting opponents to 213.4 ypg in 2008 ... Akron racked up 436 total yards of off ense against the ... Senior DL James Cole got his fi rst start at Bears on Sept. 12th, the last time an MSU team Akron and collected 6 tackles ... Chris Eugene saw his fi rst bit of action at Akron, he posted allowed 400 or more yards total offense was at Texas Southern in 2004 (487) ... 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 8 Morgan State Football • Game 2

SPECIAL TEAMS QUICK NOTES FIELD TRIP The Bears ranked 7th in the MEAC in net Morgan State’s football This Week’s MEAC Games punting at 34.8 net yards per punt ... MSU looks team received a lesson in Thursday, September 17 TIME to replace James Meade, who was 26-of-28 on history when they made Howard at Florida A&M* (ESPNU) 7:30 p.m. PAT’s and 10-of-16 on fi eld goals … MSU had a pit-stop in Canton, the zero kickoff or punt returns for touchdowns ... home of the NFL Hall off Saturday, September 19 MSU foes booted seven fi eld goals in 2008 ... Fame. The Bears coaching Delaware State at Delaware 12:00 p.m. Long- snapper Terrell Simmons, a three-year staff took the squad to see the Hall’s display of Morgan State v. Winston-Salem St. 2:00 p.m. starter, was nearly perfect on snaps last year, the moments, memories and mementos of the (New York Urban League Classic) he had a couple of low snaps in the season- NFL, including the enshrined busts of former Hampton at North Carolina A&T* 6:00 p.m. opener at Akron … MSU blocked fi ve punts MSU greats and NFL Hall of Famers Len Ford, William & Mary at Norfolk State 6:00 p.m. and a fi eld goal in 2008 ... Kemar Scarlett (K) Leroy Kelly, Willie Lanier and Roosevelt Brown. made his fi rst start at Akron and missed a 40 yard fi eld goal in the 1st quarter (9/12/09) Last Week’s MEAC Games UP NEXT Thursday, September 10 (ESPNU) ...Redshirt punter Nicholas Adams averaged Morgan State will host Towson at Winston Salem State 10, Florida A&M 34 37.1 yards on eight punts at Akron, his longest at Hughes Stadium in the Bears Saturday, September 5 punt went for 44 yards and he had one punt home-opener. Kickoff is set at Rutgers 45, Howard 7 inside the 20 ... Allen Singletary had three for 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, at Akron 41, Morgan State 0 kickoff returns for 57 yards, including a 23 yard September 26. at Bethune-Cookman 3, S.C. State 24 return at Akron ... at Alabama A&M 28, Hampton 20

*Norfolk State 13, at N.C. A&T 17 PURPLE BEAR INJURIES Derrick Sherman OUT Foot Fracture Morgan State former tight end Visanthe Shiancoe joined the Trey Charles PRB Groin Strain MEAC Leaders NFL’s Minnesota Vikings as a TEAM tight end in 2007. The veteran Kickoff Coverage: 52.2 Net Avg (No. 2) fi nished the 2008 season with a career- FIGURE THIS First Downs: 3 (No. 9) Sacks Against: 1 (No.2 -T) high 42 receptions for 596 yards and seven 1 The number of times Akron was touchdowns. Shiancoe, entering his season in Fourth Down Conversions: 1.000 (No. 1) penalized during its contest with Morgan Red Zone Defense: .750, 6-8 (No. 3-T) the league, returns as the Viking’s starting tight State ... MSU was penalized 11 times for a end and should rack up a bunch of points for Fewest Penalties: 11 (No. 4) loss of 66 yards. fantasy leagues across the country, especially Opponent Penalties: 1 (No. 9) since he’ll be on the receiving end of future Hall of Famer Brett Favre. The Vikings opened 2 The number of interceptions thrown INDIVIDUAL the season against the Cleveland Browns and by MSU’s Carlton Jackson in his return to Passing Avg: C. Jackson, 52.6,10-19 (No. 8) Shiancoe fi nished with 3 catches for 26 yards. Akron ... one of the INTs was returned for Receptions/G: W. Diggs, 6 (No. 2) The Sheridan Black College All-American was a touchdown. Kick Ret. Avg: A. Singletary, 19 avg (No. 6) drafted to the New York Giants in the third Punt Avg: N. Adams, 37.1 avg. (No. 5-T) Tackles: G. Howard, G. Albury, J. Lawrence 8 round of the NFL Draft where he played for 3 The number of interceptions four seasons. (No. 7-T) returned for touchdowns against North Carolina Central ... The Bears collected 7 NCAA Leaders SIMPSON UPDATE turnovers in the game, 6 of which were Chad Simpson, the 2007 Mid- TEAM (N/A) interceptions. Eastern Athletic Conference INDIVIDUAL (N/A) Player of the Year, enters his second year as a running back 6 The number of receptions by Winfred Diggs during his fi rst career start ...he with the Indianapolis Colts. As a rookie, NYUL WHITNEY YOUNG CLASSIC Simpson spent the fi rst fi ve games on the fi nished the game with 47 rec. yards. practice squad, then appeared in fi nal 11 Morgan State is 1-12 in the Classic games as reserve RB and KOR specialist. He 9 The number of punts conducted 1968 - Grambling State 7, Morgan State 9 1969 - Grambling 30, Morgan State 12 was 15-45, 1 TD rushing, 3-30 receiving and during Morgan State’s season-opening 1971 - Grambling 31, Morgan State 13 15-22.9 KOR avg, and saw action as a return loss at Akron ... MSU’s Nicholas Adams specialist in Wild Card Playoff s at San Diego 1972 - Grambling 6, Morgan State 0 averaged 37 yards on 8 punts, while AU 1/3 and was 3-16.7 KOR avg. Simpson had a 1973 - Grambling 31, Morgan State 14 sensational career at MSU and became the 4th punter Jon Stec had one punt for 24 1977 - Grambling 35, Morgan State 19 leading rusher in school history. He started 11 yards. 1978 - Grambling 21, Morgan State 0 games as senior and was 276-1,402, 14 TDs 1979 - Grambling 28, Morgan State 18 rushing and 9-201, 1 TD receiving, setting the 10 The number of Akron backs that 1980 - Grambling 34, Morgan State 13 school’s single-season rushing record. He was carried the ball against Morgan State 1982 - Grambling 42, Morgan State 13 also was named to Coaches in the Bears’ season-opener ... The Zips 1983 - Grambling 33, Mlorgan State 0 2003 - Hampton 24, Morgan State 2 Association Football Championship Subdivision fi nished the game with a game-high 250 2004 - Hampton 49, Morgan State 37 All-America Team. Simpson was signed as an rushing yards. unrestricted free agent by the Colts in May 2008. 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 9 Morgan State Football • Game 2

Depth Chart - MSU Offense

WR 15 Terrell White 6-2, 200, R-Jr .... Big target with soft hands...not afraid to make the big catch across the middle...best blocking receiver 81 E.J. Morton Green 6-4, 215, So..... Transferred from Miami University...will compete for starting spot...NFL size...runs precise routes

LT 70 Robert Norris 6-4, 315, R-Sr ...... Experienced...great combination of size and speed...impact lineman...CDS Preseason All-American 76 Xavier Byrd 6-6, 283,Fr ...... Aggressive pass blocker...made strides during the spring...will provide quality depth

LG 72 Emmanuel Barnett 6-3, 300, R-So ...... Played in a few games and gained experience...extremely strong...exceptional pass blocker 75 Braxton Banks 6-2, 290, R-Fr ...... Redshirted in ‘07...aggressive run blocker...will improve with additional playing time...solid backup

C 67 Joshua Durden 6-1, 295, Fr...... Solid pass blocking skills...will improve with more playing time...emerged from Spring as a starter 62 Corey Sellers 6-2, 290, Jr ...... Returns after sitting out two seasons...Aggressive pass blocker...Started 4 games as a true freshman

RG 71 Ronnie Wilson 6-4, 310, Jr ...... Transferred from Univ. of Florida...opportunity to make an immediate impact...Started vs. Akron 75 Braxton Banks 6-2, 290, R-So ...... A workhorse...very intelligent and athletic...has an opportunity to shine in ‘09

RT 78 Lawrence Brewer 6-6, 295,R-So ...... Talented young athlete...Started 4 games as a freshman in ‘08...strong, aggressive 69 Eric Fair 6-4, 290, Sr...... Solid pass blocking skills...will backup all fi ve positions on the line...the most experienced lineman

TE 44 Jephte Cherefant 6-0, 240, Sr ..... One of the top fullbacks in the conference...solid run blocker...2009 Preseason All-MEAC 2nd Team 8 Lamont Bryant 6-6, 210, R-So. .... Should see a lot of playing time...big target...soft hands and athletic...Had 5 yd rec. at Akron

QB 1 Carlton Jackson 6-2, 200, Sr ...... Transferred from Akron...Completed 58-of-112 passes for 742 yards, 5 TDs and 6 INTs in ‘08 12 Donovan Dickerson 6-1, 190, R-Fr..... Great athletic ability...strong arm and has deceptive speed...played 1st career game at Akron

WR 84 Edwin Baptiste 6-1, 175, Jr ..... Currently has collected 23 receptions for 324 yards and 2 TDs...Had ESPN Top-10 play at WSSU ‘08 82 Chuka Okakpu 6-5, 180, Fr ...... Sleek, big target...will improve with additional playing experience

TB 34 Devan James 5-10, 205, Sr ..... 2008 All-MEAC First Team...deceptive and quick runner...Ranked No. 2 in MEAC averaging 111.4 ypg 21 Allen Singletary 5-11, 180, Jr ..... Transferred from Lacawanna CC...Started at Akron and had 5 carries for 20 yds & a 23 yd ko ret. 30 Domanick West 5-11, 195, R-So .. Hard runner...will excel with additional experience...determined running style...had 1 carry at Akron or 23 Cameron George 5-10, 190, Jr ...... Tough runner...has big-play capability...outstanding speed...runs low to the ground 3 Keith Lee 5-10, 230, R-So .... Explosive runner...had 78 carries for 300 yards and 3 TDs in ‘08...hard-nosed runner H 14 Winfred Diggs 5-7, 165, So ...... Posted 9 rec. for 121 yds and scored a TD as a true freshman...Posted 6 rec. for 47 yds at Akron 85 Isaiah Spencer 5-10, 175, Jr .... Coverted from defensive back to receiver...determined and hard worker...will provide solid depth

Depth Chart - MSU Special Teams PK 45 Kemar Scarlett 6-0, 180, Jr ... Transfer from West Hills CC...Started at PK position vs. Akron...missed 40 yd fi eld goal 38 Abraham Mercado 5-8, 165, Fr ..... Emerged from preseason as a solid placekicker and will backup Scarlett

DS 64 Terrel Simmons 5-10, 230, Sr ..... Recruited specifi cally to handle the long snapping duties on special teams...very consistent 10 Sha’ka Miller 5-11, 210, R-So ... Will backup Simmons as the Bears long snapper

HO 10 Sha’ka Miller 5-11,210,R-So ..... Second season as the starting holder...great hands 1 Carlton Jackson 6-2,200,Sr ...... Will backup Miller as the Bears holder

KO 45 Kemar Scarlett 6-0, 180, Jr ... Transfer from West Hills CC...Won the starting spot for kickoff duties 38 Abraham Mercado 5-8, 165, Fr ..... Will backup Scarlett for the kick-off chores

P 29 Nicholas Adams 6-2, 245, So ...... Earned the starting punter position...may be one of the league’s largest punters at 245 lbs. 45 Kemar Scarlett 6-0, 180, Jr ... Will backup Adams as the Bears punter

KOR 21 Allen Singletary 5-11, 180, Jr ..... Transferred from Lacawanna CC...KO return specialist...Was electric during the preseason 33 Brian Mann 5-7, 185, Fr ...... Expected to play a key role on special teams...Exciting running-style...First game was at Akron

PR 21 Allen Singletary 5-11, 180, Jr ..... Transferred from Lacawanna CC...KO return specialist...Was electric during the preseason 33 Brian Mann 5-7, 185, Fr ...... Expected to play a key role on special teams...exciting running-style

2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 10 Morgan State Football • Game 2

Depth Chart - MSU Defense

DE 36 Justin Lawrence 6-1, 285, R-Sr .... CDS Preseason All-American...All-MEAC First Team...47 tackles, 17 TFL and 8 sks...had 2 rushing TDs 41 Bakari Smith 6-1, 240, R-Fr...... Has good pass rush ability...young, will improve with experience...solid against the run

DT 91 Sheldon Jacques 6-3, 305, Jr ...... Has the ability to be a dominating player...As a sophomore he had 28 tackles, 4 tackles for loss 93 Kevin Myrie 6-1, 315, R-Fr ...... Good gap control D-lineman...does good job as a pass rusher...coaches feel he could be a sleeper

DT 95 James Cole 6-2, 360, Jr ...... Space-eater...great pass rush ability...solid against the run...high football IQ 90 Justin Young 6-3, 286, So .... Transferred from Virginia Tech...great pass rush ability...high football IQ...will be in the rotation

DE 54 Bricen Tate 6-1, 200, Jr ...... Has good pass rush ability...fi nished ‘08 with 32 tackles (16 solo), 8.5 TFL and 3 sacks 11 Jamal Collins 6-3, 250, R-Fr ...... Has a great motor...emerged from preseason as a backup...pure speed off the end

MLB 55 George Howard 6-1, 245, Sr ..... Preseason All-MEAC 2nd team...Rugged...had 64 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks and an interception 46 Richard Ndubueze 6-2, 245, R-Fr .... Won four titles at DeMatha HS...aggressive tackler...fi erce competitor...a natural talent

SLB 19 Troy Leftwich 6-1, 215, So ...... Has 56 tackles, 27 solo, 10 TFL...3 INTs...45-yard INT return for TD at Winston-Salem State ‘08 40 Christopher Lloyd 6-1, 225, R-Fr ...... Will gain experience with playing time...solid against the run...good open fi eld tackler

WLB 51 Danny Evans 6-1, 233, R-Fr.... Hard-nosed, versatile player...competitor...expected to have breakout season 2 Fred Davis 6-3, 250, Jr ...... Experienced, hard-nosed player...collected 24 tackles, 13 solo, 6.5 TFL...2 QBHs

RC 26 Kendell Jamison 5-11, 175, R-So ... Good cover skills...shows the ability to be a lock down corner...has been clocked at 4.43 in 40 20 Derrick Kinchen 5-11, 165, Fr ...... Good cover skills...was a prep standout at Coral Gables HS...will push for playing time

FS 24 Gary Albury 6-1, 205, R-Sr .... Playmaker...solid in run support...had 28 tackles and an interception in ‘08 or 25 Jerry Jones 5-9, 165, Jr ...... Tough...has big-play capabilities and all the gifts to become a great safety...New Mexico St. transfer

SS 21 Rodney Etienne 6-1, 215, R-So ...... Transfer from Akron...Tough and athletic...had INT return for a 60-yard TD vs. NCCU (9/13/08) 4 Jody Ellis 6-0, 195, Jr ...... Punishing hitter...can fl at-out play...can play any position in the secondary...great open fi eld tackler

LC 7 Darren McKhan 6-10, 190, Jr ...... 2008 All-MEAC 1st Team...11 pass breakups and 4 INTs, including 2 defensive TDs (INT and fumble) 37 Reggie Hildenbrandt 5-11, 185, R-Fr .... Solid young talent...hard-hitter...locks down the slot position...excellent closing speed

Game-By-Game Starts AU WSSU TOW BCU NCAT HU DSU FAMU NSU SCSU HAM WR Baptiste LT Norris LG Barnett C Durden RG Wilson RT Brewer TE Cherenfant WR White QB Jackson H Diggs TB James PK Scarlett DS T. Simmons HO Miller KO Scarlett P Adams LE Tate DT Jacques NG Cole RE Lawrence SLB Leftwich MLB Howard WLB Davis LCB McKhan FS Albury SS Etienne RCB Jamison

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THE LAST TIME MORGAN STATE... Was held scoreless on the road:...... at Akron, 2009 (41-0) RUSHING Held opponent scoreless in the 1st half: ...... vs. NC Central, 2008 (35-0); Had 400 or more yards:...... vs. Virginia Union, 1996 (447) ...... at Winston-Salem State, 2008 (14-0); at Howard 2008 (10-0) Had 300 or more yards:...... at N.C. A&T, 2007 (323) Held opponent scoreless:...... at N.C. A&T, 2006 (32-0) Had 200 or more yards:...... vs. Hampton, 2008 (279) Held opponent scoreless at Hughes Stadium:...... vs. Howard, 2005 (7-0) Had FEWER than 50 yards:...... at Akron, 2009 (41) Held two opponents scoreless in one season:...... 1979, Had 60 or more rush attempts:...... vs. Virginia Union, 1996 (63) vs. UMES (41-0), vs. Delaware State (22-0) Had 50 or more rush attempts:...... vs. Hampton, 2008 (51) Held three opponents scoreless in one season:...... Not since 1934 Had three TDs:...... at Howard, 2008 Held four opponents scoreless in one season:...... Not since 1934 Had four or more rush TDs:...... vs. Savannah State, 2007 (4) Held fi ve opponents scoreless in one season:...... 1934, (8) Had two or more players with 150 rush yards in a game:...... vs. Morris Held a MEAC opponent scoreless: ...... at N.C. A&T (32-0),2006 ...... Brown, 2002; T.J. Stallings (195), L. Washington (169) Held two opponents scoreless: ...... vs. MD-Eastern Shore (41-0),1979 Had a player rush for 3 TDs:...... vs. Savannah St., 2007, Chad Simpson (3) vs. Delaware State (22-0), 1979 Had a player rush for 5 or more TDs:...... at Howard, 2002, T.J. Stallings (5) Held three opponents scoreless: ...... vs. NC College (23-0), 1967 Rushed for 200 yards or more:...... at Howard, 2008, Devan James, (219) vs. Delaware State (27-0) vs. Norfolk State (63-0) Rushed for 100 yards or more...... vs. Hampton., 2008, Devan James, (112) Held four MEAC opponents scoreless:...... vs. Hampton (54-0),1966 Had a run of 70 or more yards: .....Chad Simpson, Norfolk State, 2007 (82) NC College (21-0) Virginia State (65-0) Delaware State (38-0) Had a run of 60 or more yards: ....Devan James, Beth-Cookman, 2007 (65) Scored a two-point conversion:...... vs. Bethune-Cookman, 2008 Had a run of 50 or more yards: ...... Mario Melton, at N.C. A&T, 2008 (52) ...... (J. Cherefant rec. from C. Jackson rush) PASSING Attempted a two-point conversion...... at Norfolk State, 2008 Had 400 or more yards passing:...... vs. N.C. A&T, 2001 (551) TURNOVERS Had 300 or more yards passing:...... vs. S.C. State, 2004 (392) Committed fi ve or more turnovers:...... at Norfolk State, 2008 (7) Had 200 or more yards passing:...... at #15 Delaware State, 2007 (206) Committed four or more turnovers:...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (4 INTs) Had LESS than 125 yards passing:...... at Akron, 2009 (86) Had four or more :...... at Akron, 2009 (4) Had LESS than 75 yards passing:...... vs. Hampton, 2008 (33) Had three fumbles:...... at Norfolk State, 2008 Had 50 or more pass attempts:...... at S.C. State, 2004 (59) Did not commit a turnover:...... vs. Delaware State, 2008 Had 40 or more pass attempts:...... at Bethune-Cookman, 2005 (46) Recorded fi ve or more takeaways:...... vs. NC Central, 2008 (7); Had 30 or more pass attempts:...... at Howard, 2006 (32) ...... at Winston-Salem State, 2008 (5) Attempted 20 or fewer passes:...... at Akron, 2009 (20) Recorded three fumble recoveries...... at Winston-Salem State, 2008 Had 25 or more pass completions:...... at S.C. State, 2004 (32) Recorded two fumble recoveries...... vs. Hampton, 2008 Had 20 or more pass completions:...... at S.C. State, 2005 (23) Returned two or more INTS for TDs:...... vs. NC Central, (2008) Had FEWER than 15 pass completions:...... at Akron, 2009 (11) Returned one INT for a TDs:..at Winston-Salem State, 2008 (Troy Leftwich) Had four passing TDs:...... vs. N.C. A&T, 2001 Returned a fumble for a TDs:...... vs. Hampton 2008 (Darren McKhan); Had three passing TDs:...... vs. Delaware State, 2003 vs. Norfolk State, 2007 (Darren McKhan);at Howard, 2006 (Jarrell Guyton/ Had zero passing TDs:...... at Akron, 2009 ...... Everette Baker); vs. Norfolk State, 2003 (Albert Gamble) Had four or more passes intercepted:...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (4) DEFENSE Had three passes intercepted:...... at #12 Hampton, 2007 Held opponent to 0 or fewer rushing yards:...... vs. Norfolk St., 2003 (-3) Had two passes intercepted...... at Akron, 2009 Held opponent to 50 or fewer rushing yards:...... at Howard, 2008 (31) Did not throw an interception:...... vs. Delaware State, 2008 Held opponent to 100 or fewer rushing yards:....vs. Delaware St., 2008 (87) RECEIVING Held opponent to 50 or fewer passing yards:...... vs. Hampton, 2008 (43) Had one player with 100 yds rec in gm...... at Towson, 2008 Held opponent to 100 or fewer passing yards:...... at Norfolk St., 2008 (78) ...... (Robert Surratt, 8-110) Held opp to 300 or fewer total offense:...... at Howard, 2008 (239) Had two or more players with 100 yards in a game: .....vs. S.C. State, 2001 Held oppt to 200 or fewer total offense...... vs. Hampton, ...... Marc Lester (167 yds), T.J. Stallings (112) ...... 2008 (167) COMBINATION OFFENSE Held oppt to 150 or fewer total offense...... vs. Delaware State, 2008 (118) Had one 300 yard passer and one 100-yard rushing in a game:...... Intercepted fi ve or more passes:...... vs. NC Central, 2008 (6) ...... at S.C. State, 2004, (B. Littlejohn 392-pass, J. Jackson 145-run) Intercepted four passes:...... at Bethune-Cookman, 2007 Had one 100-yard receiver and one 100-yard rusher in a game:. Intercepted three passes:...... vs. Delaware State, 2008 ...... at Texas Southern, 2004, (J. Jackson 219 yds-run, Intercepted two passes:...... at Florida A&M, 2008 ...... C. Cash 102 yds-receiving) Scored a safety:...... at Towson, 2008 TOTAL OFFENSE Recorded six or more sacks:...... vs. N.C. A&T, 2007 (8) Had 600 or more yards total offense...... vs. Norfolk State, 2002 (601) Recorded fi ve sacks:...... at Florida A&M, 2008 Had 550 or more yards total offense:...... vs. S.C. State, 2004 (625) Held opponent to 10 or fewer fi rst downs:...... vs. Delaware State, 2008 (7) Had 500 or more yards total offense:...... vs. Savannah State, 2005 (504) Had 10 or more solo tackles.....Kendell Jackson vs. Norfolk State, 2007 (14) Had 400 or more yards total offense:...... at N.C. A&T, 2008 (450) SPECIAL TEAMS Had LESS than 200 yards total offense:...... at Akron, 2009 (127) Had a punt of 50 or more yards...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 Had 85 or more plays total offense:...... at #12 Hampton, 2007 (89) ...... (Johnathan Skeete, 56 yds) Had 75 or more plays total offense...... at Howard, 2008 (81) Returned a punt for a TD:...... vs. N.C. A&T, 2004 SCORING ...... (Larry Dixon, 18 yds) Scored 60 or more points:...... vs. Norfolk State, 1967 (63) Returned a blocked punt for a TD:. at N.C. A&T, 2008 (Willie Hardmon, 0 yds) Scored 50 or more points:...... vs. Savannah State, 2005 (55) Returned a kickoff for a TD:..vs. Savannah St., 2005 (Aaron Moore, 93 yds) Scored 40 or more points:...... at N.C. A&T, 2008 (41) Returned a kickoff and a punt for a TD:...... -- Scored 30 or more points:...... at Howard, 2008 (31) Blocked one punt:...... at Florida A&M, 2008 (Lamont Bryant) Allowed 60 or more points:...... at S.C. State, 2005 (65) Blocked a fi eld goal:...... at Howard, 2008 (Diamond Avery) Allowed 50 or more points:...... vs. Beth-Cookman, 2004 (51) Allowed 40 or more points:...... at Akron, 2009 (41) THE LAST TIME AN OPPOSING PLAYER... Allowed 30 or more points:...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (32) PASSING Was held scoreless:...... at Akron, 2009 (41-0) Had 400 or more yards passing: ...... vs. Howard, 1999 (522) Was held scoreless in the 1st half:...... at Akron, 2009 (24-0) Had 300 or more yards passing: ...... at Towson, 2005 (344) Was held scoreless in the 2nd half...... at Akron, 2009 (17-0) Had 200 or more yards passing: ...... at Howard, 2008 (208) Was held scoreless in Hughes Stadium:...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (32-0) Had FEWER than 100 yards passing: ...... at Norfolk State, 2008 (78) 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 12 Morgan State Football • Game 2

Had 40 or more pass attempts: ...... vs. Towson, 2007 (40) Rushed for 100 yards or more:...... Dennis Mathis, vs. Hampton, Had 30 or more pass completions:...... vs. Bowie State, 2006 (34) ...... 2008 (137) Had four or more passing TDs: ...... at Howard, 2008 (4) Rushed for three or more TDs: ...... Jourdan Brooks, Rutgers, 2008 (3) Had three passing TDs: ...... at Akron, 2009 Rushed for two or more TDs: ...... Dennis Brown, Norfolk State, 2008 (2) RECEIVING Had a run of 80 or more yards: ...... Isaac Redman, Bowie St., 2005 (99) Had one player with 100 yards receiving in a game: .vs. Bethune-Cookman, Had a run of 70 or more yards: .....Myshun McAlpine, Savannah State, (70) ...... 2008, Phillip Kirkland (125) Had a run of 60 or more yards: ...... Cleveland McCoy, S.C. State, 2007 (61) Had eight or more players catch a pass: ...... vs. Towson, 2007 (8) Had a run of 50 or more yards: ...... Terrell Johnson, Norfolk State (59) TOTAL OFFENSE PASSING Had 600 or more yards total offense:...... at S.C. State, 2004 (625) Passed for 500 or more yards:...... Bobby Townsend, Howard, 1999 (522) Had 500 or more yards total offense...... Bethune-Cookman, 2004 (513) Passed for 400 or more yards:...... Bryan Botts, Delaware St., 2004 (430) Had 400 or more yards total offense:...... at Akron, 2009 (436) Passed for 300 or more yards: ...... Sean Schaefer, Towson, 2005 (344) Had 300 or more yards total offense: ...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (339) Passed for 200 or more yards: ...... Floyd Haigler, Howard, 2008, (208) Had FEWER than 125 yards total offense: ...vs. Delaware State, 2008 (118) Attempted 50 or more passes: ...... Bryan Botts, Delaware St., 2005 (51) Had 80 or more plays: ...... vs. Towson, 2007 (80) Attempted 40 or more passes: ...... Sean Schaefer, Towson, 2007 (40) Had 70 or more plays: ...... at Akron, 2009 (77) Completed 30 or more passes: ...... Lamar Manigo, Bowie St., 2006 SCORING ...... (34) Scored 60 or more points: ...... at S.C. State, 2005 (65) Completed 20 or more passes: ...... Sean Schaefer, Towson, 2007 (20) Scored 50 or more points: ...... vs Norfolk State, 2004 (58) Threw four or more TD passes:...... Floyd Haigler, at Howard, 2008 (4) Scored 40 or more points: ...... vs. Akron, 2009 (41) Threw 5 or more interceptions:...... Stadford Brown, NC Central, 2008 (5) Scored 30 or more points: ...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (32) Threw three TD passes: ...... Chris Jacquemain, Akron, 2009 Scored a two-point conversion: ...... vs. N.C. A&T, 2005 (rush) Completed a pass of 75 or more yards: ...... M. Francois to TURNOVERS ...... P. Kirkland, Bethune-Cookman, 2007 (82) Had four or more fumbles: ...... vs. Hampton, 2008 (5) Completed a pass of 50 or more yards: ...... Sean Schaefer to Had three or more fumbles LOST: ...... Winston-Salem State, 2008 (3) ...... Casey Cegles at Towson, 2008 (55) Did not commit a turnover: ...... at Akron, 2009 RECEIVING Intercepted fi ve or more passes: ...... vs. NC Central, 2008 (6) Caught 10 or more passes...... Khalil Hasan, Savannah State, 2005 (10) Intercepted four or more passes: ...... at Norfolk State, 2008 (4) Caught six or more passes: ...... Deryn Bowser, Akron 2009 (8) Intercepted three or more passes: ...... #12 Hampton, 2007 (3) Had 150 or more yds receiving:...... Rondrieka Darby, SCSU, 2005 (168) Returned an INT for a TD: ...... vs. Akron 2009 (Brian Wagner, 32 yds) Had 100 or more yards receiving: ....Phillip Kirkland, vs. Bethune-Cookman, Returned a fumble for a TD: ...... at Norfolk State, 2008 (Hasan Craig, ...... 2008 (125) ...... 34 yards) Caught two TD passes:...... Phillip Morris, vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 DEFENSE Caught three TD passes:...... Deryn Bowser, at Akron, 2009 Held MSU to 15 or fewer fi rst downs:...... vs. Akron, 2009 (3) SCORING Scored a safety: ...... at Howard, 2006 Scored four or more TDs:...... DeShawn Baker, S.C. State, 2005 Held MSU to 50 or fewer yards rushing: ...... at Akron, 2009 (41) ...... (4 rushing) Held MSU to 300 or fewer yards passing: ...... vs. Norfolk St., 2005 (251) Scored three or more TDs: ...... Deryn Bowser, Akron, 2009 Held MSU to 200 or fewer yards passing:...... at WSSU, 2008 (131) ...... (3 rec) Held MSU to 100 or fewer yards passing: ...... vs. Akron, 2009 (86) Scored two TDs: ...... Dennis Brown, Norfolk State, 2008 (2 rush) Held MSU to 300 or fewer yards total offense: ...... at Akron, DEFENSE ...... 2009 (127) Intercepted three or more passes:...... Levy Brown, Florida A&M, 2002 (3) SPECIAL TEAMS Intercepted two or more passes: ...... Don Carey, Norfolk State, 2008 (2) Returned a punt for a TD:...Phillip Adams, #17 S.C. State., 2008 (61 yards) Recorded three or more sacks: ...... Joey Drayton, Hampton, 2003 (3) Returned a blocked punt for a TD: ...... James Monds, B-CU, 2007 (24 yds) Recorded two sacks:...... Travis Roland, Bethune-Cookman, 2008 (2) Retuned a kickoff for a TD:...... Savannah State,2005, Myshun McAlpine, Returned a fumble for a TD:....at Norfolk State, 2008 (Hasan Craig, 34 yds) ...... (70 yds) SPECIAL TEAMS Punted 8 or more times: ...... vs. Delaware State, 2008 (8) Scored 10 or more points kicking:...... Branko Rogovic, Akron, 2009 (11) Punted Once: ...... at Akron, 2009 Kicked three fi eld goals: ...... Peter Gaertner, Del. State, 2007 (4) Missed a kicking PAT: ...... vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (Blake Erickson) Kicked a 50-yard fi eld goal:...... Jesus Cortez, Beth-Cookman, 2005 (50) Blocked a PAT: ...... vs. Norfolk State, 2007 Kicked a 60-yard punt: ...... Wesley Taylor, Florida A&M, 2007 (60) Blocked a Field Goal: ...... at #12 Hampton (1), 2007 (Sam Pope) Kickoff Ret. of 50 yards or more:...... Leroy Vann, Florida A&M, 2008 (59) Returned a blocked FG for a TD...... -- Blocked a Punt: ...... at Rutgers, 2008 (J. Westerman) Missed a FG...... at Akron, 2009 (Branko Rogovic, 46 yds) MISCELLANEOUS Had 20 or more fi rst downs: ...... at Akron, 2009 (23) Had FEWER than 10 fi rst downs: ...... vs. Hampton, 2008 (6) Had 10 or more penalties:...... at Norfolk State, 2008 (13) Had 100 or more yards in penalties:...... at Norfolk State, 2008 (100) Had 35 minutes or more of possession time:...... at Towson, 2008 ...... (37:16) Had one 100-yard rushing and one 100-yard receiver: ...... S.C. State, ...... 2005 (Troy McFadden 118-rush, Rondrieka Darby 168-receiving) RUSHING Rushed 40 or more times: ...... at Akron, 2009 (49) Rushed 30 or more times: ...... Dennis Mathis, vs. Hampton, 2008 (34) Rushed 25 or more times: ...... Rodney Roy, Delaware State, 2005 (28) Rushed for 200 yards or more:...... N.C. A&T, Brandon Sweeney., ...... 2005 (205) Rushed for 150 yards or more:...... Daryl Jones, Norfolk State, ...... 2007 (167) 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 13 GAME 1 ● MORGAN STATE VS. AKRON ● SEPT. 12, 2009 NEXT UP: WINSTON-SALEM STATE RAMS The Last Game WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Florida A&M used a pair of LeRoy Vann punt returns for touchdowns as the Rattlers were the benefi ciary of stellar special teams play en MORGAN STATE 0 route to handing the Rams of Winston-Salem State University a 34-10 defeat in front of 6,313 fans at Bowman Gray Stadium on Thursday evening in a nationally AKRON 41 televised MEAC football grudge match. Sept. 12, 2009 Vann’s two punt returns for touchdown, his fourth and fi fth career returns for Akron, Ohio (11,198) a score, marked the fi rst InfoCision Stadium time in the history of the Florida A&M University 2009 WINSTOM-SALEM STATE SCHEDULE 68 degrees, Partly Cloudy S5 N.C. A&T L, 56-7 football program that S12 FLORIDA A&M L, 10-34 a Rattler player had AKRON, Ohio --Chris Jacqueman passed for S19 vs. Morgan State 2 p.m. 162 yards, Deryn Bowser had eight receptions managed that feat. The S26 at S.C. State 6 p.m. for 86 yards and the Akron Zips earned its two punt returns for O3 at Howard 1 p.m. fi rst win of the season on the opening day of touchdown were part of O17 at California Davis 6 p.m. InfoCision Stadium, its brand new $61 million a record-setting special O24 at Bethune-Cookman 4 p.m. dollar stadium. teams evening for Vann Jacqueman had a solid afternnon for the Zips completed 13-of-22 passes for 162 O31 HAMPTON 2 p.m. who amassed 228 total yards and threw three touchdowns during a 41-0 rout of the Bears on Saturday in front N7 DELAWARE STATE 1 p.m. return yards and a pair of a sellout crowd of 27,881 fans. N14 N.C. CENTRAL 1 p.m. of touchdowns in the Jacqueman threw for two touchdowns in the decisive fi rst half, fi nishing 12 of 21 N21 at Norfolk State 1 p.m. FAMU victory. for 159 yards in the fi rst half with scoring passes of 9 and 16 yards to Deryn Bowser. Home game in ALL CAPS Akron rolled up 436 total yards, and fi nished the game with 186 passing yards, the most Aside from Vann’s passing yards given up by Morgan State since surrendering 243 passing yards against two returns for scores Towson on Sept. 6, 2008. the Rams and Rattlers The Bears couldn’t get anything going against Akron’s defense, and penalties didn’t were nearly even for the remainder of the contest as WSSU showed considerable help. MSU, who ranked 3rd in the MEAC last season (170 avg), fi nished with 41 rushing improvement as they recorded 218 total off ensive yards including 129 yards yards. MSU used four running backs during the contest, and All-MEAC running back passing from redshirt quarterback Branden Williams who appeared in only his Devan James, who only had one carry in the off season, was limited to 10 carries for 24 yards. second career game. The Zips led 24-0 at halftime, outgained the Bears 262-78, and forced two fumbles The Rams, a team that tallied only 90 yards of total off ense in their fi rst game of and collected an interception. the season, stayed even with the high powered Rattlers, a team that was picked to The only thing in question after the break was whether or not the Bears could avoid fi nish second in the ultra-competitive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. its fi rst shutout since a 32-0 loss against South Carolina State on Nov. 15, 2008. MSU was The Rattlers struck fi rst as Kevin Elliott pulled in a four yard Curtis Pulley pass also attempting to spoil the Zips fi rst shutout victory since defeating Ohio 13-0 on Oct. at the 8:22 mark of the fi rst quarter that capped a 13-play, 74-yard drive as Florida 3, 1992. A&M pulled out to a 7-0 lead, a lead which they would never relinquish. Bowser scored his third touchdown of the day on a fade route midway through the The Rams responded with a drive of their own but were held to a fi eld goal as third quarter. WSSU settled for only three points following a 5:03 drive that marched 78 yards Carlton Jackson was 10-of -19 for 87 yards for Morgan State, but threw two interceptions. Jackson’s fi rst interception helped set up the Zips’ fi rst scoring drive of in 12 plays as the Rams cut the defi cit to only four points with 3:19 to play in the the contest in the fi rst quarter. contest’s opening quarter. Akron followed that up by opening the second quarter with a score when Jacqueman WSSU would get no closer than four points for the remainder of the evening as completed a 16 yard touchdown pass to Bowser. Vann recorded the Rattlers’ next two scores to put the game out of reach. Alex Allen capped an 8-play, 53 yard drive with a 1-yard run off tackle (9:37) and Branko Rogivic hit a 31-yard fi eld goal to end fi rst half scoring. Jackson was intercepted by middle linebacker Brian Wagner, who avoided a couple of tackles and raced 32-yards down the sideline for a touchdown. Morgan State 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Akron 7 17 10 7 -- 41

AU — Bowser 9 yd pass from Jaquemain (Rogovic kick), 3:23, 1st AU — Bowser 16 yd pass from Jacquemain (Rogovic kick), 14:04, 2nd AU — Allen 1 yd run (Rogovic kick), 9:37, 2nd AU — Rogovic 31 yd fi eld goal, 00:49, 2nd AU — Bowser 3 yd pass from Jacquemain (Rogovic kick), 6:15, 3rd AU — Rogovic 32 yd fi eld goal, 1:58, 3rd AU — Wagner 32 yd interception return (Rogovic kick), 14:08, 4th

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: Akron-Martin 6-64; Rodgers 3-58; Allen 9-32-1 TD; Burney 9-28. Morgan State-James 10-24; Singletary 5-18; West 1-3. PASSING: Akron-Jacquemain 13-22-0-162, 3 TDs. Morgan State-Jackson 10-19-2-87. RECEIVING: Akron-Bowser 8-86, 3 TD; Bruce 4-42; Miller 2-40;Shuford 1-15; Brown 1-3. Morgan State-Diggs 6-47; Charles 1-26; White 1-8; Bryant 1-5; Baptiste 1-2.

TEAM STATISTICS MSU AU FIRST DOWNS 3 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 23-41 49-250 PASSING YDS (NET) 86 186 Passes Comp-Att-Int 11-20-2 16-28-0 TOTAL OFFENSE 43-127 77-436 Fumbles-Lost 4-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-297 1-5 Possession Time 25:12 34:48 2009 Bears Football • “Let’s Get Down To Business” • page 14 Morgan State Football • Game 2

2009 Men’s Football Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/High School 1 Carlton Jackson QB 6-2 200 Rf. Pompano Beach, Fla/Tr-Akron/Miami Central HS 2 Fred Davis Jr. LB 6-3 250 Pompano Beach, Fla./La. Lafayette/Blanche Ely HS 3 Keith Lee So. RB 5-9 215 Greensboro, N.C./Dudley HS 4 Joseph Ellis Sr. DB 6-0 185 Evanston, Ill./Illinois/Evanston Township HS 5 Allen Stephens R-Fr. LB 6-2 250 Halifax, Va./Virginia Tech/Halifax HS 6 Janary Gray R-Fr. DB 6-0 200 Miami, Fla./Miami Central HS 7 Darren McKhan Jr. DB 6-0 185 Miami, Fla./Connecticut/Miramar HS 8 Lamont Bryant So. QB 6-6 210 Newport News, Va./Denbigh HS 9 Chris Eugene So. DL 6-4 215 Atlanta, Ga./Miami Central HS 10 Sha’ka Miller So. SP 5-11 195 Suff olk, Va./King’s Fork HS 11 Jamal Collins R-Fr. DL 6-2 275 Miami, Fla./Miami Northwestern HS 12 Donovan Dickerson Fr. QB 6-1 180 Detroit, Mich./King HS 14 Winfred Diggs So. WR 5-8 170 Oxon Hill, Md./Friendship Collegiate 15 Terrell White Sr. WR 6-2 200 Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown HS 16 Delonte Williams Fr. QB 6-0 180 Washington, D.C./Friendship Edison HS 17 Jerrold Robinson Fr. QB 6-3 215 Quartz Hill, Calif./Highland HS 18 Jahmeal Quarles-Belt Fr. QB 6-3 205 Shady Side, Md./Fork Union Military Academy 19 Troy Leftwich Sr. LB 6-1 215 Ashland, Va./Patrick Henry HS 20 Derrick Kinchen Fr DB 5-11 165 Miami, FLla./Coral Gables HS 21 Rodney Etienne Jr. DB 6-1 215 Pompano Beach, Fla./Akron/Blanche Ely HS 22 Collin Bing Fr. RB 5-11 170 Hepzibah, Ga./Glenn Hill HS 23 Cameron George Sr. RB 5-11 210 Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard HS 24 Gary Albury Sr. DB 6-1 200 Orlando, Fla./Mississippi/Edgewater HS 25 Jerry Jones R-Fr. DB 6-3 210 Linden, N.J./New Mexico State/Linden HS 26 Kendall Jamison So. DB 5-11 175 Baltimore, Md./Dunbar HS 27 Allen Singletary Jr. RB 5-10 180 Baltimore, Md./Lacawanna C.C./Forest Park HS 28 Joshua Savage So. RB 5-6 160 Baltimore, Md./Joppatown HS 29 Nicholas Adams Fr. P 6-2 245 Fayetteville, N.C./E.E. Smith HS 30 Domanick West So. RB 5-11 195 Bel Air, Md./Bel Air HS 32 Jeff rey Jones Sr. WR 5-11 175 Rutherford, N.J./St. Mary’s HS 33 Brian Mann Fr. RB 5-7 185 Trussville, Ala./Hewitt-Trussville HS 34 Devan James Sr. RB 5-10 195 Pompano Beach, Fla./Blanche Ely HS 35 Brian Saunders Jr. LB 6-1 225 Mount Kisco, N.Y./NIACC 36 Justin Lawrence Sr. DE 6-1 285 Jetersville, Va./Amelia HS 37 Reggie Hildenbrandt R-Fr. DB 5-11 185 Prince Georgia’s, Md./Roosevelt HS 38 Abraham Mercado Fr. K 5-8 165 Davie, Fla./Western HS 39 David Brown R-Fr. RB 5-11 185 Baltimore, Md./Wicomico HS 40 Christopher Lloyd R-Fr. LB 6-1 225 Washington, D.C./Friendship Collegiate 41 Bakari Smith R-Fr. DE 6-0 250 Sunset, Fla./Blanche Ely HS 43 Richard Wilson Jr. DB 6-3 200 Baltimore, Md./Dunbar HS 44 Jephte Cherenfant Jr. FB/TE 6-0 240 Miami, Fla./North Miami HS 45 Kemar Scarlett Jr. K 6-0 180 Temple Hills, Md./W. Hills C.C./Potomac HS 46 Richard Ndubueze R-Fr. LB 6-2 215 Lanham, Md./DeMatha Catholic HS 47 Jarvis West R-Fr. LB 6-2 215 Kennesaw, Ga./North Cobb HS 48 Lafredo Brady Fr. DB 6-0 154 Homestead, Fla./South Dade HS 49 Antonio White So. LB 6-2 220 Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington HS 51 Danny Evans So. LB 6-3 220 Atlanta, Ga./Creekside HS 52 Larry Bailey So. LB 6-0 225 Atlanta, Ga./Southside HS 54 Bricen Tate Jr. DE 6-1 200 Beaumont, Texas/Ozen HS

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2009 Men’s Football Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/High School 55 George Howard Sr. LB 6-1 245 Chesapeake, Md./Louisburg CC/Deep Creek HS 59 Gelman King So. LB 6-3 215 Atlanta, Ga/Martin Luther King HS 61 Antonio Brown Fr. OL 6-2 290 Baltimore, Md./Dunbar HS 62 Corey Sellers Jr. OL 6-2 290 Miami, Fla./Miami Northwest HS 64 Terrell Simmons Sr. SP 5-11 230 Milledgeville, Ga./Univ. of Arkansas/Baldwin HS 67 Joshua Durden R-Fr. OL 6-1 295 Atlanta, Ga./Frederick Douglas HS 68 Jerry Evans R-Fr. OL 6-2 300 New Castle, Del./Hodgson Vocational Tech 69 Eric Fair Sr. OL 6-4 290 Columbia, Md./Wilde Lake HS 70 Robert Norris Sr. OL 6-4 315 Cheltenham, Md./Virginia Tech/DeMatha HS 71 Ronnie Wilson Jr. OL 6-4 310 Pompano Beach, Fla./Florida/Blanche Ely HS 72 Emmanuel Barnett So. OL 6-3 295 Upper Marlboro, Md./Douglass HS 73 Brian Howell Jr. Fr. OL 6-4 300 Baltimore, Md./City College 74 Stanley Henry R-Fr. OL 6-3 290 Bowie, Md./DeMatha Catholic HS 75 Braxton Banks So. OL 6-2 290 Atlanta, Ga./Frederick Douglas HS 76 Xavier Byrd So. OL 6-6 283 Glen Burnie, Md./Glen Burnie HS 78 Lawrence Brewer So. OL 6-6 295 Ft. Washington, Md./Friendly HS 80 Trey Charles Fr. WR 5-8 150 Marietta, Ga./Mississippi State/Marietta HS 81 Edward Morton-Green Jr. WR 6-4 215 Cincinnati, Ohio/Miami (OH)/Princeton HS 82 Chuka Okakpu Fr. WR 6-5 180 Roswell, Ga./Roswell HS 83 Chris Flowers Fr. WR 5-11 175 Haines City, Fla./Ridge Community HS 84 Edwin Baptiste Jr. WR 6-1 175 Miami, Fla./Bethune-Cookman/Edison HS 85 Isaiah Spencer Jr. WR 5-10 175 Conway, S.C./Carolina Forest HS 86 Jorge Young Fr. TE 6-2 250 Bridgeville, Del./Woodbridge HS 88 Derrick Sherman R-So. WR 6-0 170 Cincinnati, Ohio/Purdue/Withrow HS 89 Christopher Burley So. TE 6-7 250 Baltimore, Md./Woodlawn HS 90 Justin Young So. DE 6-3 286 Germantown, Md./Virginia Tech/Northwest HS 91 Sheldon Jacques Jr. DL 6-3 305 Opalocka, Fla./Miami Central HS 92 Zary Stewart So. DE 6-4 260 Upper Marlboro, Md./Syracuse/Douglass HS 93 Kevin Myrie So. DL 6-2 315 Coral Springs, Fla. /Coral Spring HS 95 James Cole So. DL 6-2 360 Pittsburgh, Pa./Penn Hills HS

2009 Red Zone Chart MORGAN STATE TIMES FAILED Date Opponent Score Times In RZ Scored Pts TD Rush Pass FG FGA DOWNS INT FUMBLE 9/12 AKRON L, 0-41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

OPPONENTS TIMES FAILED Date Opponent Score Times In RZ Scored Pts TD Rush Pass FG FGA DOWNS INT FUMBLE 9/12 AKRON L, 0-41 8 6 34 4 1 3 1 1 0 0 0

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