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HOWARD UNIVERSITY Game Notes Saturday, November 1, 2014 Delaware State (Hornets) vs. Howard University (Bison) WILLIAM H. GREENE MEMORIAL STADIUM Washington, DC • 1 PM Game Day DELAWARE UNIVERSITY (HORNETS) 2-7 VS HOWARD UNIVERSITY (BISON) 1-7 THE GAME: This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Hornets of Delaware State and the Bison of Howard University. The Hornets (2-7, 2-4 MEAC) are coming off a 23-0 home loss to Hampton University last Satur- day. The Bison (1-7, 0-5 MEAC) dropped a 31-28 home decision to Florida A&M University two weeks ago for their fifth straight loss. Date: Saturday, November 1, 2014 Location: William H. Greene Memorial Stadium (7,062 capacity/Field turf) Time: 1 PM Audio Broadcast: Howard University Sports Network www.whbc963hd.com Trevin Jones, play by play Michael Lindo, Color Analyst/Producer COACH’S SHOW: Coach Harrell is heard every Sunday at 12 noon on the Coach’s Show on In and Out of Sports on WOL1450am or www.1450am.com. SERIES RECORD: Delaware State edged Howard, 22-20 on a late field goal in Dover. The Bison prevailed 41-34 at Howard in 2012. The last three games between them have been decided by a total of 12 points. The Hornets lead the series, 36-33-1. THE COACHES: DSU is coached by Kermit Blount (WSSU, ‘80), who is in his fourth season and has a 16-25 record to date. Blount, who served as an assistant coach at Howard University from 1984-89 under Willie Jeffries, has a 107-112-3 overall record in 21-plus years as a head coach. Howard is coached by Gary “Flea” Harrell (Howard, ’94), who is in his third year and has a 13-17 record to date. NEXT UP: Delaware State gets a bye next week before hosting Florida A&M on November 15 at 2 pm. The Bison travel to Savannah, GA to take on the Tigers of Savannah State next Saturday at 6 pm. STATISTICAL LEADERS DELAWARE STATE: Rushing: Malcolm Williams, 100 carries, 375 yards, 2 TDs Passing: Gilbert Rivera, 95 of 188 passing, 898 yards, 6 TDs Receiving: Milton Williams,III 40 receptions, 485 yards, 4 TDs Tackles: Davon Moore, 68 tackles, 2 interceptions HOWARD UNIVERSITY: Rushing: Greg McGhee, 120 carries, 595 yards, 9 TDs Passing: Greg McGhee: 152 of 283, 1,607 yards, 8 TDs Receiving: Matt Colvin, 30 receptions, 491 yards Tackles: Devin Rollins, 81 tackles, 6.0 for losses, 2.0 sacks PRODUCTIVE CAREER: McGhee is one of only a few FCS quarterbacks who has over 2,300 yards rushing and over 6,800 passing. The native of Pittsburgh, Pa is closing in on the MEAC and school record, held by Ted White of 9,846 yards of total offense for a career. He needs 711 yards to break the record. SCOUTING THE HORNETS: DSU leads the MEAC in pass defense, allowing only 131 yards per game. The Hornets are third in total defense. Michael Williams is 2nd in the MEAC in receiving yards per game. Moore is 5th in total tackles. Is third in the MEAC in total defense. After scoring a season-high 35 points in a win over Savannah State, DSU has averaged only 10.0 points in its last four games, including last week’s shutout. On the season, the Hornets have been outscored 168-66 in the first half of games. DSU has had problems rushing the football with only 4 TDs rushing while averaging less than three yards per carry. Game Day BISON HOOVES: McGhee leads the MEAC in total offense, is 2nd in passing and 5th in scoring. Fleck is 3rd in the MEAC in punting, Rollins is first in tackles in the MEAC and tied for 17th nationally, Brown is tied for 5th, Parker is 5th in all- purpose yards and Matt Colvin is 2nd in receiving yards per game and 7th in receptions per game. In the MEAC statistics, Howard is 2nd in first downs, 3rd in passing offense and 4th in total offense and in rushing offense. MEAC RANKINGS Howard Delaware State First Downs 2nd Pass Defense 1st Punting 2nd Total Defense 3rd Rushing Offense 4th Total Offense 4th WHO TO CONTACT: FOLLOW THE BISON ONLINE Howard University Twitter Edward Hill, Jr. @HUbisonsports 202.806.7184 office Instagram 202.345.6276 cell @HUbisonsports [email protected] Facebook www.hubison.com Howard University Athletics Delaware State FOLLOW THE HORNETS ONLINE Dennis Jones Twitter 302.857.6068 office @DSUAthletics [email protected] email Instagram www.dsuhornets.com @dsuhornets Facebook Delaware State Athletics 2014 Howard University Football Fact Sheet Location: Washington, DC Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 10,500 President: Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick Colors: Navy Blue and White Nickname: Bison Director of Athletics: Louis “Skip” Perkins Office Phone: 202.806.7141 Associate Director of Athletics: Shelley Davis Office Phone: 202.806.6697 Football Media Contact: Edward Hill, Jr. Office Phone: 202.806.7184 Fax Number: 202.806.9595 Email Address: [email protected] Ticket Information: 202.806.7194/98 Pressbox Numbers: 202.806.5488/89/91 Athletics Website: hubison.com University Website: www.howard.edu Head Football Coach Gary “Flea” Harrell (Howard, 94) Overall Record: 12-10 in two seasons Office Phone: 202.806.6193 Best Time To Reach: Between 10 am and 2 pm, Monday – Thursday 2013 Record: 6-6, 4-4 in the MEAC (Second Place) Stadium: William H. Greene Memorial Stadium Capacity: 7,062 Surface: Artificial Grass Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 43 Lettermen Returning/lost: 29/15 Starters Returning: Offense: 5; Defense: 6 Assistant Coaches & Support Staff: Rayford Petty: Defensive Coordinator/Associate Head Coach/OLBs Ted White: Offensive Coordinator/QBs Coach/Asst. Head Coach Ronald Bolton: Defensive backs coach/Recruiting Coordinator Bobby Jones: Special Teams Coordinator/ILBs Herbert Parham: Defensive Line Coach/Director of Player Personnel Jimmie Johnson: Tight Ends Manny Martinez: Offensive Line Coach Mike Andrews: Kicking Coach/Special Teams 2014 Howard University Football Fact Sheet Assistant Coaches & Support Staff: B.T Sherman: Wide Receivers Coach/Director of FB Ops Theron Smith: Running Backs Coach/Director of High School Relations Darrell Dreher: Quality Control, Offense Nicholas Latham: Strength and Conditioning Coach/Director of Game Ops Lou Jones: Head Equipment Manager Jesse Hayes: Assistant Equipment Manager Tabrian Resby: Volunteer Coach Chad Graham: Video Assistant Donald Griggs: Video Coordinator/Offense Samuel Pough: Volunteer Video Coordinator Seanta Cleveland: Head Athletic Trainer Athletics Communications: Football Media Contact: Edward Hill, Jr. Office Phone: 202.806.7184 Fax Number: 202.806.9595 Email Address: [email protected] Lamar Carter (secondary contact): 202.806.7182 • [email protected] Michael Lindo (graduate assistant): 301.922.8409 • [email protected] Nychol Stephens (student assistant): 617.435.5062 • [email protected] Interview Requests: All interview requests for Howard University players and coaches should go through Edward Hill, Jr., Director of Sports Information. Credentials: All requests for home games must be made through Howard University Sports Information. 2014 Bison Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/ RESULTS 8/28/2014 at Akron Akron, OH L, 41-0 9/6/2014 at Rutgers Piscataway, NJ L, 38-25 9/13/2014 vs Morehouse Washington, DC W, 35-17 (RFK Stadium) 9/20/2014 vs Morgan State East Rutherford L, 38-35 NJ (MetLife Stadium)* 9/27/2014 vs NC A&T State University Washington, DC * L, 22-38 (Hall of Fame/ High Schl./ Community Day) 10/4/2014 at NC Central University Durham, NC * L, 22-27 10/11/2014 at Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL * L, 49-12 10/18/2014 vs Florida A&M University Washington, DC ** L, 31-28 (Homecoming) 11/1/2014 vs Delaware State Washington, DC * 1 PM (Organization Day) 11/8/2014 at Savannah State Savannah, GA * 7 PM 11/15/2014 at Central Connecticut State New Britain, CT 1 PM 11/22/2014 vs Hampton University Washington, DC * 1 PM (Senior Day) Home games in Bold | MEAC game * | Homecoming ** LAST WEEK IN THE MEAC : MEAC OVERALL: ASSIGNED GAME OFFICIALS: Saturday, October 25 Team MEAC Overall Referee: Donnell Leathers (199) SC State 20, Bethune Cookman 14 North Carolina A&T 4-1 7-2 Villanova 48, Morgan State 28 Umpire: Terry Killens NC A&T 40, FAMU 21 Bethune-Cookman 3-1 6-2 Head Linesman: Karl Logan Hampton 23, Delaware State 0 South Carolina 3-1 5-3 Line Judge: Darick Edmond NC Central 42, Savannah State 14 N. Carolina Central 3-1 4-4 Side Judge: Charles Twiddy Field Judge: James Mitchell Morgan State 3-1 4-4 THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Back Judge: Brian Corder Norfolk State 3-1 3-5 Saturday, November 1 Game Clock: Toni Morgan Delaware State at Howard 1 pm Florida A&M 2-2 2-6 Play Clock: Alonzo III Ramsey Savannah State at SC State, 2 pm Delaware State 2-3 2-7 MEAC Observer: Dwight Pettiford Morgan State at Hampton, 2 pm Norfolk State at FAMU, 3 pm Hampton 1-3 2-6 Grader: Thomas Symonette NC Central at Bethune Cookman, 4 pm Howard 0-5 1-7 Savannah State 0-5 0-8 Howard University Head Coach Gary Harrell, He also holds the season record for punt returns (29) Head Coach and return yards in a season (417). Harrell was a four- year letter winner at Howard University. “Howard has Howard, 94’ a strong legacy of achievement,” Harrell said. “Every Third Season member of Howard University football accepts the responsibility of representing the program with Gary “Flea” Harrell returns to dignity and pride on and off the field. We started the sidelines after taking a out as the Road To Redemption in an attempt to leave of absence for a year and bring the program back to respectability.