Austin Peay State University Media Guide 2004 QUICK FACTS ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT LOCATION: Clarksville, Tenn. 37044 Intercollegiate athletics at Austin Peay State University aspires to provide educational and broad-based competitive opportunities at POPULATION: 100,000 the NCAA Division I level for eligible male and female student ath- FOUNDED: 1927 letes. Seeking to maintain a proper balance between athletic and ENROLLMENT: 7,400 (approximately) academic programs, the University is committed to preparing stu- NICKNAME: Governors dents for productive, fulfilling and responsible lives. In addition to developing individual ability and successful programs, those ath- COLORS: Red and white letic experiences will be instrumental in developing the concepts of STADIUM/CAPACITY: Governors (10,000) teamwork, sportsmanship, loyalty, self-confidence plus the quali- SURFACE: Stadia Turf ties of leadership and discipline. Intercollegiate athletics endeav- ors to provide positive impressions of University activities to a di- CONFERENCE: P ioneer versified group of audiences. Austin Peay strives to attract a di- NATIONAL AFFILIATION: NCAA, Division I-AA verse and talented group of participants, coaches and administra- PRESIDENT: Dr. Sherry Hoppe tors with a strong commitment to excellence, openness, gender ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Dave Loos equity and integrity, reflecting a precise adherence to NCAA and conference rules and philosophies. As a result, Austin Peay athlet- ASSISTANT AD/ATHLETIC TRAINER: Chuck K immel ics assumes a major role in assisting University development and SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Cheryl Holt fiscal responsibility. The departmental goals and objectives are TICKET MANAGER: Debbie Bedell based upon its mission as it builds on its traditions, confidently look- ing forward to an exciting and progressive future. SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: B rad Kirtley HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Carroll McCray (Gardner-Webb, 1983) COLLEGIATE RECORD: 4 -7 (second year) TABLE OF CONTENTS APSU RECORD: 4 -7 (second year) FOOTBALL O FFICE PHONE: (931) 221-7905 AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY ............................................ 2-4 BEST TIME TO CALL: 10 a.m. – noon President Sherry Hoppe ................................................................... 5 Athletics Director Dave Loos ............................................................ 6 ASSISTANTS: Steve Haywood (Austin Peay, 1998), assistant head Head Coach Carroll McCray................................................................ 7 coach, defensive coordinator and defensive line; Ken Jones Governors Assistants ........................................................ 9-10 (Livingston, 1978), offensive coordinator and offensive line; Granville THE 2004 GOVERNORS Eastman (Saint Mary’s (Halifax, Nova Scotia), 1992), secondary; Bob The Returning Players ................................................................. 11-19 Ateca (Austin Peay, 1989), quarterbacks and wide receivers; Jacob Newcomers ..................................................................................... 19 GOVERNORS HISTORY Kinsey (MacMurray College, 2004); Michael Handzo (Hope College, 2003 Governors Statistics ........................................................... 28-29 2001); J.P. Hogan, kicker/punters 2003 Governors Superlatives ........................................................... 30 BASIC DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: 4-3 All-Time APSU Records ............................................................... 31-32 BASIC O FFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: Pro-spread Govs Individual League, Coaches Honors ......................................... 33 All-America Governors .................................................................... 34 2003 RECORD: 4-7 Academic All-America Governors ..................................................... 34 LETTERMEN RETURNING: 44 (21 offense, 23 defense, 2 specialists) Year-by-Year Records ..................................................................... 35 LETTERMEN LOST: 18 (10 offense, 5 defense, 3 specialist) Year-by-Year Scores .................................................................. 36-37 Governors All-Time Coaches Records .............................................. 38 STARTERS RETURNING: 16 (7 offense, 9 defense, 0 specialists) Governors Rivalries ......................................................................... 38 STARTERS LOST: 8 (4 offense, 2 defense, 2 specialists) Governors Lettermen .................................................................. 39-41 APSU ATHLETICS Support Staff ............................................................................. 42-43 KEY ATHLETICS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Staff Directory................................................................................. 44 Athletics + Academics = Success ................................................ IBC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT EXCHANGE: (931) 221-7903 FAX MACHINE: (931) 221-7830 FOOTBALL OFFICE: (931) 221-7905 TRAINING ROOM: (931) 221-6110 TICKET OFFICE: (931) 221-7761 SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE: (931) 221-7561 CREDITS: The 2004•2 Austin Peay State University football me- FAX MACHINE: (931) 221-7562 dia guide was written by Brad Kirtley, Sports Information Director. The publication’s redesign was produced by Cody Bush, Assis- tant Sports Information Director. Photography provided by Gale Hughes, of Main Street Photogra- phy; Keith Dorris, Dorris Photography of Lavergne, Tenn., and Brad Kirtley. – 1 – 2004 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL This is Austin Peay State University… Austin Peay State University is a com- munity of learners that strives to provide quality education programs and to be a source of knowledge and strength for the community. As a comprehensive liberal arts uni- versity, Austin Peay creates many op- portunities for students to lead produc- tive, fulfilling and responsible lives. The University is committed to excel- lence, integrity, the open exchange of ideas, caring for each other's welfare, community involvement and an apprecia- tion for individual and cultural differences. Austin Peay is a mid-sized university with a dynamic learning environment that attracts traditional and non-traditional stu- dents from not only the region but the state, the nation and the world as well, enabling it to be a source of knowledge and strength for the region and a cre- ative contributor to the global learning community. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CORE CURRICULUM At Austin Peay, our commitment is to challenge your mind, expand your skills, explore your ideas and prepare you for suc- The undergraduate program is the nucleus of Austin Peay. cess in your chosen field. The liberal arts core is required of all baccalaureate students. APSU is the state's designated liberal arts university, made The core provides a broad, multicultural foundation in litera- up of the College of Arts ture, the arts, history, mathematics and the natural and be- and Letters, College of havioral sciences. The core is designed to develop critical Business, College of thinking and communication skills and a commitment to learn- Graduate Studies, College ing throughout a lifetime. Students who master the core are of Professional Programs expected to possess the adaptability to succeed and contrib- and Social Sciences, Col- ute to society both personally and professionally. lege of Science and Math- ematics and the School of STUDENT LIFE Technology and Public Life at Austin Peay is what you want to make it. Here, Management at Fort you can explore your academic, social and career interests Campbell. The School of in an environment that encourages you to succeed. Education and the School APSU is the designated liberal arts university among all public of Nursing are part of the College of Professional institutions in Tennessee. That means we go out of our way to Programs and Social Sci- provide a rich variety of activities—in and out of class—that can ences. enhance your university experience. The University offers Learning is our focus–but having fun is part of learning, too, about 1,100 courses, in- and APSU offers lots of good times. Develop your skills, stretch cluding Web-based courses, in more than 30 undergraduate your imagination, show off your talents and get to know people degree programs leading to associate (two-year) and bachelor's who share your interests in almost 100 student organizations, (four-year) degrees, as well as graduate studies for master's including departmental clubs, honor and professional organiza- degrees and the education specialist degree. tions, special interest and service groups, religious groups and APSU has two Centers of Excellence, both recognized as social organizations. A new student center opened in Spring "accomplished" by the Tennessee Board of Regents for suc- 2002 to heighten those experiences. cess in education. From student government to Greek organizations, from the The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, the only newspaper staff to community service groups, from competitive program of its type in Tennessee, is dedicated to achievement athletics to career preparation, you'll find your place at APSU. in music, creative writing, visual arts and theatre. The Center – 2 – 2004 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL attracts outstanding national and international talents, enabling Fort Campbell. you to study with working artists. It sponsors outstanding ac- The newest building additions to the main campus are: the tivities, including the Mid-South Jazz Festival, Center Stage Sundquist Science Complex (2002), the Morgan University summer theatre program and the