DOCSLIB.ORG

2002 FB Press Release

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
2002 FB Press Release Game 3 -- September 20, 2003, 7:00 EDT Kickoff Furman Paladins (1-1, 1-0 SoCon) vs. Richmond Spiders (0-1, 0-1 Atlantic 10) Greenville, South Carolina, Paladin Stadium (16,000) — Natural Surface Radio: WCSZ-AM 1070 (Greenville) Internet: http://www.furmanpaladins.com (Live) Furman Football SID: Hunter Reid (864) 294-2061 Richmond Football SID: Simon Gray (804) 289-9320 Furman Web Site: www.furmanpaladins.com Richmond Web Site: www.richmondspiders.com 2003 FURMAN RESULTS/SCHEDULE 2002 FINAL SOCON STANDINGS SoCon Overall Date Opponent Score/Time Result Team W L .Pct W L .Pct Aug. 30 ...... ELON (CSS) ...................................................... 24-7 ......... W Georgia Southern ..................7 1 .875 11 3 .786 Sept. 6 ...... @ Clemson (Charter) ................................. 17-28 ............ L Furman .....................................6 2 .750 8 4 .667 Sept. 20 ...... RICHMOND ..................................................... 7:00 Appalachian State ..................6 2 .750 8 4 .667 Sept. 27 ...... GARDNER-WEBB ........................................... 2:00 Wofford ...................................6 2 .750 9 3 .750 Oct. 4 ...... @ Western Carolina ........................................ 6:00 VMI............................................3 5 .375 6 6 .500 Oct. 11 ...... APPALACHIAN STATE (FSN) ....................... 3:30 Western Carolina ............... 3 5 .375 5 6 .454 Oct. 18 ...... @ The Citadel (CSS) ....................................... 3:30 Chattanooga ...........................2 6 .250 2 10 .167 Oct. 25 ...... EAST TENNESSEE STATE............................... 2:00 East Tennessee State ........... 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 Nov. 8 ...... @ Georgia Southern (CSTV) ........................ 1:00 The Citadel ............................ 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Nov. 15 ...... WOFFORD ....................................................... 2:00 Nov. 22 ...... @ Chattanooga (TFN ) .................................. 3:30 2003 SOCON STANDINGS SoCon Overall CSS - Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast Team W L .Pct W L .Pct Charter - Greenville Market Only (Channel 10) Furman .....................................1 0 1.000 1 1 .500 FSN - Fox Sports Network-Southeast East Tennessee State ........... 0 0 .000 2 1 .667 CSTV - Collegiate Sports Television Georgia Southern ..................0 0 .000 1 1 .500 TFN - The Football Network Wofford ...................................0 0 .000 1 1 .500 The Citadel ............................ 0 0 .000 1 2 .333 THE GAME Western Carolina ............... 0 0 .000 1 2 .333 Appalachian State ..................0 0 .000 0 2 .000 NCAA I-AA ninth-ranked Furman will renew a rivalry with one-time Chattanooga ...........................0 0 .000 0 3 .000 Southern Conference foe Richmond this Saturday when the two square off Elon .......................................... 0 1 .000 1 2 .333 for the second straight year but for only the second time since 1977. The Paladins were idle last Saturday following a 28-17 loss to Clemson on Sept. September 20 6; Richmond, meanwhile, dropped its season opener at 11th-ranked Morehead State @ Appalachian State, 2:00 Delaware, 44-14, on Saturday. The Furman-Richmond contest will East Tennessee State @ Elon, 2:00 highlight Tobacco Free Kids Night at Furman and will include a fireworks The Citadel @ Western Carolina, 3:30 show sponsored by Publix following the game. Chattanooga @ Gardner-Webb, 6:00 Richmond @ Furman, 7:00 THE COACHES Georgia Southern @ Wofford, 7:00 Furman: Bobby Lamb (Furman ‘86) 2003 PRE-SEASON HONORS 9-5 (.643), 2nd Year at Furman 9-5 (.643), 2nd Year Overall Preseason All-Southern Conference Lamb vs. Richmond (1-0) TE Willis Sudderth (1st Team) WR Isaac West (1st Team) Richmond: Jim Reid (Maine ‘73) PK Danny Marshall (1st Team) 46-45-1 (.505), 9th Year at Richmond OT Ben Bainbridge (2nd Team) 82-74-3 (.525), 15th Year Overall C Craig Morgan (2nd Team) Reid vs. Furman (0-1) DE Travis Jones (2nd Team) LB Cedrick Ritter (2nd Team) THE SERIES FS Cam Newton (2nd Team) RS Brian Bratton (2nd Team) In a series that got its start in 1922 with a 13-0 Richmond win in Greenville, the Spiders own a 15-8 advantage over the Paladins. Last year, Southern Conference Polls in the first clash between the two schools since 1977, Furman claimed a 17- SoCon Head Coaches (T2nd) 7 win at Richmond to snap a three-game series losing streak to the Spiders, SoCon Media (2nd) who have won 10 of the last 13 meetings with the Paladins. Richmond, who 2003 SEASON HONORS FURMAN RADIO TEAM THE BOBBY LAMB SHOW Southern Conference Players-of-the-Week Furman Radio Tuesdays FS Cam Newton vs. Elon (7 Tack, 1 FF, 1 Int.) WCSZ-AM 1070 7:30 p.m...Charter (Channel 10) Chuck Hussion, play-by-play; John Ingles, analyst; Thursdays Gordon Higgins, sideline 4:00 p.m... Comcast/Charter (CSS) 2003 FURMAN PALADINS FOOTBALL along with Furman joined the Southern Conference in 1936, exited the 71 yards in 11 plays for a 4-yard touchdown run by tailback Hindley Brigham. league following the 1975 season before later joining the football-only Richmond answered on its first possession by marching 81 yards in Yankee Conference, which was incorporated into the Atlantic 10 Confer- 15 plays for a 1-yard touchdown plunge by Wills to knot the game at 7-7. ence in the mid 1990s. Saturday’s game will mark the Spiders’ first visit to Late in the first quarter Furman suffered a big blow when sopho- Greenville since 1976, when Richmond topped Furman 13-9 at Sirrine more split end Isaac West, the Southern Conference’s leading receiver, Stadium. In all games played in Greenville, the Spiders are 7-3 versus sustained a fractured collarbone. West, who the previous week caught Furman; in Richmond, the Spiders sport an 8-6 record against the Paladins. three touchdown passes in the Paladins’ 57-7 win over Elon, was sidelined for three games. Year Result Score Site Furman Coach With its speedy wide receiver out of the contest, the Paladins turned 1922 .......... L .........0-13 ............ GREENVILLE ............. W.L. Laval to senior All-Southern Conference flanker Bear Rinehart, and he responded 1923 ........ W ........22-7 ............ Richmond ................... W.L. Laval with a career high nine receptions for 94 yards, including a pair of catches 1931 ........ W ........34-6 ............ GREENVILLE ............. T.B. Amis covering 25 yards to help set up a 39-yard Danny Marshall field goal mid- 1933 ........ W ........14-6 ............ Richmond ................... A.P. McLeod way through the second quarter to give Furman a 10-7 advantage. 1948 .......... L .......... 0-7 ............. GREENVILLE ............. H.E. Smith Furman’s goal line stand highlighted a scoreless third quarter that 1949 .......... L .........0-12 ............ Richmond ................... H.E. Smith saw the Paladins’ offense saddled with poor field position, starting a pair of 1959 .......... L ....... 14-48 ........... Richmond ................... Bob King drives at the 3 and 1 yard lines. 1960 .......... L ....... 28-35 ........... GREENVILLE ............. Bob King Not until its third possession of the second half was Furman able to 1964 ........ W ...... 19-18 ........... Richmond ................... Bob King grab good field position following a 10-yard punt return by Rinehart to 1965 ........ W ........14-0 ............ GREENVILLE ............. Bob King the Paladin 31, which initiated the Paladins’ decisive 69-yard touchdown 1966 .......... L ....... 14-24 ........... Richmond ................... Bob King drive. 1967 .......... L ....... 14-42 ........... GREENVILLE ............. Bob King Furman outgained Richmond 385-249 and displayed solid balance, 1968 .......... L .........0-34 ............ Richmond ................... Bob King rushing for 166 yards and passing for 219. Other than one interception, 1969 .......... L .........0-37 ............ Richmond ................... Bob King the Paladins played error free football and recorded their first penalty free 1970 ........ W ........23-9 ............ GREENVILLE ............. Bob King game since the 1995 season in a 24-3 win over The Citadel in Charleston. 1971 .......... L .........0-20 ............ Richmond ................... Bob King Brigham paced all rushers with 60 yards on 14 carries, and sopho- 1972 .......... L .........0-37 ............ GREENVILLE ............. Bob King more Brian Bratton stepped in for the injured West to nab five catches for 1973 .......... L ....... 17-20 ........... GREENVILLE ............. Art Baker 60 yards. Sophomore linebackers Mike Killian and Cedrick Ritter paced 1974 ........ W ...... 24-14 ........... Richmond ................... Art Baker Furman’s defensive effort with 11 and 10 tackles respectively, with Ritter 1975 .......... L ....... 21-27 ........... Richmond ................... Art Baker also adding a tackle-for-loss, a fumble recovery, and a pass deflection. 1976 .......... L .........9-13 ............ GREENVILLE ............. Art Baker 1977 .......... L ....... 13-19 ........... Richmond ................... Art Baker 2002 ........ W ........17-7 ............ Richmond ................... Bobby Lamb In Greenville: Richmond leads 7-3 SPORTS NETWORK/CSTV NCAA I-AA FOOTBALL POLL In Richmond: Richmond leads 8-5 (Sept. 15) Rnk. Team 2003 Record Points Previous THE OFFENSES 1) McNeese State (61) ................... 2-1 .................. 2,481 .....................3 2) Western Illinois (20) .................. 2-1 .................. 2,302 .....................1 Furman: Multiple Richmond: Multiple 3) Western Kentucky (15)............
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2017 FURMAN PALADINS FOOTBALL Game 4 / Furman Vs
    2017 FURMAN PALADINS FOOTBALL Game 4 / Furman vs. Colgate / Sept. 23, 2017 / Andy Kerr Stadium / 1:00 PM / Patriot League Network FURMAN LOOKS FOR SEASON’S FIRST WIN SATURDAY AT COLGATE FURMAN QUICK FACTS u First Things First: It’s “Pala-dins", NOT "Pah-ladins", "Pa-ladians", or “Purple” Paladins, just as Location: ................Greenville, South Carolina South Carolina isn’t called the “Garnet” Gamecocks or Clemson the “Orange” Tigers. Founded: ................................................ 1826 u A “Paladin” is a knight on a horse, a paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion; a strong supporter Enrollment: ........................................... 2,700 Furman Paladins or defender of a cause; and any of the 12 peers of French emperor Charlemagne’s court. While Colors: ................Purple (PMS 268) and White (0-3) history reveals knights were not always mounted men-at-arms, the modern image of knight, Stadium: .................... Paladin (16,000, 1981) vs. mounted and in full armor, has undoubtedly influenced the concept of Furman’s mascot. Conference: .............................Southern (FCS) u 2017 marks the 112th season of football at Furman, which has now played 1,105 games Surface: ......... Shaw Sports “PowerBlade Bolt” Colgate Raiders (594-473-38) in its history, which began in 1889. First Year Of Football .............................. 1889 (1-2) u The 2017 campaign represents the 24th season of service to Furman football for new head President: ......................... Dr.. Elizabeth Davis coach Clay Hendrix, who began his Paladin tenure as an offensive guard (1982-85) under Dick Director of Athletics:....................Mike Buddie Date, Time: Sept. 23, 2017, 1:00 ET Sheridan and later returned as offensive line coach in 1988 under Jimmy Satterfield.
    [Show full text]
  • Game 11 -- November 24, 2001 Furman Paladins (8-2, 7-1 Socon) Vs
    Game 11 -- November 24, 2001 Furman Paladins (8-2, 7-1 SoCon) vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose (7-3, 5-2 SAC) Greenville, South Carolina, Paladin Stadium (16,000) — Natural Grass 2:00 ET Kickoff WCSZ-AM 1070 (Live),YahooBroadcast.com (Live) Furman Football SID: Hunter Reid (864) 294-2061 Presbyterian Football SID: Al Ansley (864) 833-8252 Furman Web Site: www.furmanpaladins.com Presbyterian Web Site: www.presby.edu THE GAME 2000 SOCON FINAL STANDINGS SoCon Overall Coming off a 42-10 Southern Conference title clinching win at Team W L .Pct W L .Pct Chattanooga, Furman wraps up the 2001 regular season this Saturday with Georgia Southern ..................7 1 .875 13 2 .867 a home game against Presbyterian. The NCAA I-AA fourth-ranked Furman .....................................6 2 .750 9 3 .750 Appalachian State ..................6 2 .750 10 4 .714 Paladins, who in defeating Chattanooga claimed the program’s league Wofford ...................................5 3 .625 7 4 .636 record 11th conference championship, will be facing the Blue Hose for the East Tennessee State ........... 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 first time since 1992. Regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s game against Chattanooga ...........................3 5 .375 5 6 .455 Presbyterian, Furman appears virtually certain to garner the program’s Western Carolina ................ 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 third straight bid to the NCAA playoffs, whose 16 teams and four seeds will VMI............................................1 7 .125 2 9 .182 be announced on Sunday, Nov. 25, at 12: 30 p.m. on Fox Sports South The Citadel ............................ 1 7 .125 2 9 .182 Television.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 FURMAN PALADINS FOOTBALL Game 3 / Furman Vs
    2016 FURMAN PALADINS FOOTBALL Game 3 / Furman vs. Chattanooga / Sept. 17, 2016 / Paladin Stadium / 7:00 PM ET / My40, ESPN3 FURMAN KICKS OFF HOME SEASON SATURDAY AGAINST CHATTANOOGA FURMAN QUICK FACTS u It’s “Pala-dins", NOT "Pah-ladins", "Pa-ladians", or “Purple” Paladins Location: ................Greenville, South Carolina u A “Paladin” is a knight on a horse, a paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion; a strong supporter Founded: ................................................ 1826 of defender of a cause; and any of the 12 peers of French emperor Charlemagne’s court. While Enrollment: ........................................... 2,700 Furman Paladins history reveals knights were not always mounted men-at-arms, the modern image of knight, Colors: ................Purple (PMS 268) and White (0-2, 0-1 SoCon) mounted and in full armor, has undoubtedly influenced the concept of Furman’s mascot. Stadium: .................... Paladin (16,000, 1981) u Former Furman All-SoCon quarterback and NFL signal caller, and longtime NFL coach Sam Conference: .............................Southern (FCS) vs. Wyche ‘66 underwent successful heart transplant surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, Surface: ......... Shaw Sports “PowerBlade Bolt” Chattanooga Mocs N.C., on Sept. 13. Wyche, a member a member of Furman’s Athletic Hall of Fame, served as head First Year Of Football .............................. 1889 (2-0, 0-0 SoCon) coach of the Cincinnati Bengals (1984-91), taking them to Super Bowl XXIII, and the Tampa Bay President: ......................... Dr.. Elizabeth Davis Buccaneers (1992-95). He later worked as an NFL analyst for CBS and, more recently, Southern Director of Athletics:....................Mike Buddie Date, Time: September 17, 2016, 7:00 PM ET Conference televised games, including Furman ESPN3 broadcasts, which he was slated to handle Site: Greenville, South Carolina again this year before being hospitalized last week.
    [Show full text]
  • 2002 FB Press Release
    Game 1 -- September 7, 2002, 7:07 EDT Kickoff Furman Paladins (0-0, 0-0 SoCon) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (0-1, 0-0 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt Stadium (41,221) — Natural Grass Television: Charter TV Channel 10 (Upstate S.C. Market Only) Radio: WCSZ-AM 1070 (Greenville- Flagship), WGOG-FM 96.3 (Walhalla) Internet: http://www.furmanpaladins.com (Live) Furman Football SID: Hunter Reid (864) 294-2061 Vanderbilt Football SID: Larry Leathers (615) 343-6437 Furman Web Site: www.furmanpaladins.com Vanderbilt Web Site: www.vucommodores.com 2002 FURMAN RESULTS/SCHEDULE 2001 FINAL SOCON STANDINGS SoCon Overall Date Opponent Score/Time Result Team W L .Pct W L .Pct Sept. 7 ...... @ Vanderbilt (Charter TV)............................. 7:07 Furman .....................................7 1 .875 12 3 .800 Sept. 14 ...... ELON .................................................................. 7:00 Georgia Southern ..................7 1 .875 12 2 .857 Sept. 21 ...... @ Richmond ..................................................... 6:00 Appalachian State ..................6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Sept. 28 ...... @ VMI ................................................................. 1:00 Western Carolina ................ 5 3 .625 7 4 .636 Oct. 5 ...... WESTERN CAROLINA ................................. 2:00 East Tennessee State ........... 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 Oct. 12 ...... @ Appalachian State (Fox TV)....................... 3:30 Wofford ...................................3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Oct. 19 ...... THE CITADEL (CSS TV)................................
    [Show full text]
  • Furman Magazine. Volume 51, Issue 1 - Full Issue Furman University
    Furman Magazine Volume 51 Article 1 Issue 1 Summer 2008 6-1-2008 Furman Magazine. Volume 51, Issue 1 - Full Issue Furman University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/furman-magazine Recommended Citation University, Furman (2008) "Furman Magazine. Volume 51, Issue 1 - Full Issue," Furman Magazine: Vol. 51 : Iss. 1 , Article 1. Available at: https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/furman-magazine/vol51/iss1/1 This Complete Volume is made available online by Journals, part of the Furman University Scholar Exchange (FUSE). It has been accepted for inclusion in Furman Magazine by an authorized FUSE administrator. For terms of use, please refer to the FUSE Institutional Repository Guidelines. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Furman FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2008 Volume 51, Number 1 Furman magazine is published quarterly for alumni and friends by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations, Furman University, Greenville, S.C. 29613. EDITOR Jim Stewart DESIGN Jane A. Darn CONTRIBUTORS William Allen John Batson David Bast Stacy Schorr Chandler Roxanne Chase Nancy Melton Vince Moore Jim Pitts John Roberts Leigh Gauthier Savage David E. Shi Kartikeya Singh George Singleton Tom Stephenson Tom Tripi itt Ron Wagner EDITORIAL ASSISTANT/ Nell Smith CLASS NOTES EDITOR EDITORIAL ADVISORY Tish Pearman Anderson COMMITTEE Randall David Cook Nancy R. Fullbright Sam Hodges PRINTING Hickory Printing Group, Inc. E-MAIL [email protected] TELEPHONE (864) 294-2185 FAX (864) 294-3023 © Furman University 2008 Furman University offers equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational activities, in compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 Furman Paladins Football 2019 Furman
    2019 FURMAN PALADINS FOOTBALL / Furman vs. East2017 Tennessee FURMAN PALADINSState FOOTBALL Furman Paladins (2-2, 1-0 SoCon) FURMAN LOOKS TO STAY ON TOP OF SOCON SATURDAY VERSUS ETSU FURMAN QUICK FACTS u MAKING IT CLEAR...It’s “Pala-dins”, NOT “Pah-ladins”, “Pah-ladians”, or “Purple” Paladins, just AFCA FCS (15th), STATS FCS (16th) Location: ................Greenville, South Carolina as South Carolina isn’t called the “Garnet” Gamecocks or Clemson the “Orange” Tigers. Founded: ................................................ 1826 u WHAT’S A PALADIN?...A “Paladin” is a knight on a horse, a paragon of chivalry; a heroic Enrollment: ........................................... 2,700 vs. champion; a strong supporter or defender of a cause; and any of the 12 peers of French emperor Colors: ................Purple (PMS 268) and White Charlemagne’s court. While history reveals knights were not always mounted men-at-arms, the Stadium: .................... Paladin (16,000, 1981) modern image of a knight, mounted an in full armor, has undoubtedly influenced the concept of Conference: .............................Southern (FCS) ETSU Buccaneers (2-2, 0-1 SoCon) Surface: ......... Shaw Sports “PowerBlade Bolt” Furman’s mascot. First Year Of Football .............................. 1889 u Date, Time: Nov. 28, 2019, 1:00 ET WE’VE BEEN PLAYING THIS SPORT A LONG TIME...2019 marks the 114th season of football at President: .......................... Dr. Elizabeth Davis Site: Greenville, South Carolina Furman, which has played 1,129 games (610-481-38) in its
    [Show full text]
  • Greenville, Sc
    THE FACTS Furman University was founded in 1826 and sits on 750 acres of land, including a beautiful 30 acre lake. The University sponsors 18 NCAA Division I athletic teams, nine men’s and nine women’s. There are also 16 club sports and 21 intramural activities in which students can participate. Furman has 42 majors of study, six concentrations and six pre-professional programs. Furman is one of a select group of colleges that qualify for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic society. THE STUDENTS Furman has an enrollment of 2,620 under- graduates and 420 graduate students. The students at Furman represent 47 states and 27 foreign countries. More than 50 percent of students take part in internships, independent studies or research programs. GREENVILLE, S.C. Furman University is located in Greenville, S.C., a city of 400,000 people. In 2007, America’s Promise — The Alliance for Youth designated Greenville one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. The city was recognized for its commitment to provide healthy, safe and caring environments for young people. Greenville has a professional baseball team, the Greenville Drive, that plays at West End Field in the downtown area. 2012-13 Furman Paladin Cross Country and Track & Field Table of Contents Furman University Paladin Cross Country/Track Staff Table of Contents Location Greenville, S.C. Head Coach Robert Gary This is Furman IFC Founded 1826 Alma Mater Ohio State, 1996 Quick Facts 1 President Rod Smolla Phone 614-557-0953 Media Information 1 Enrollment 2,600 Assistant Coach Rita Gary Head Coach Robert Gary 2 Affiliation NCAA Division I Alma Mater South Florida, 2001 Assistant Coaches/Support Staff 3-4 Conference Southern Phone 614-429-8477 Irwin Belk Complex for Track & Field 5 Colors Purple & White Assistant Coach Chris Neal 2011-12 in Review 6 Nickname Paladins Alma Mater Eastern Kentucky, 2003 2012-13 Rosters 7 Mascot Knight on white horse Phone 614-282-4010 Paladin Women Profiles 8-13 Athletics Director Dr.
    [Show full text]