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TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Worksheet / Fast Facts .............. 2-3 MEET THE PLAYERS .......................... 35 G-MEN ................................................ 125 Media Policies ....................................... 4-6 2010 Player Profiles ........................... 36-54 GSU Gridiron Greats .......................126-136 Media Outlets .......................................... 7 2010 Spring Signees ............................... 54 2010 Schedule / 2009 Results ................... 8 MEET THE COACHES ......................... 55 THIS IS GRAMBLING ........................... 9 Head Coach, Rod Broadway ............. 56-57 City of Grambling .............................. 10-11 Assistant Coaches ............................ 58-66 Grambling State University ............... 12-13 President, Dr. Frank G. Pogue ................. 14 2009 A LOOK BACK ........................... 67 Athletics Mission Statement ................. 15 2009 Review ...................................... 68-78 CREDITS Athletics Director, J. Lin Dawson ........... 16 Associate AD / SWA, Sharon Perkins ... 17 2010 0PPONENTS ............................... 79 he 2010 Grambling State University Athletics Trainer, Jessica Robinson ....... 18 2010 Opponents Week by Week ....... 80-90 Football Media Guide was designed by Strength and Conditioning .................... 18 Tthe GSU Sports Information Office. GSU Sports Radio Network .................... 19 THE SWAC ........................................... 91 Photography by James Aubrey, J.B. Carter, Junior Roaring Tiger Club ...................... 19 SWAC Conference Profile ................. 92-93 Glenn Lewis, Roderick Mosley, Darryl Smith Eddie G. Robinson Museum ................... 20 SWAC Year by Year Champions ............ 94 and Tony Valentino. Robinson Stadium .................................. 21 SWAC Record Book ......................... 95-98 Special thanks to Essalina Bradford, Glen Lewis, Athletic Staff ..................................... 22-23 Vanessa Littleton, Ryan McGinty, Bruce Mor- Athletics Phone Directory ..................... 24 TIGER FOOTBALL HISTORY ............ 99 gan, Kejuania Mosley, Jessica Robinson, All-Time Schedule & Results .........100-106 La’Monica Scott, Carmela Staten, Tony A LOOK AHEAD .................................. 25 GSU Coaches Records ......................... 106 Valentino, Grambling Chamber of Commerece 2010 Outlook ..................................... 26-28 GSU Records vs. All-Opponents ...106-107 and Connie Brown of Associated Printers. 2010 Alphabetical Roster .................. 29-31 GSU Team Records ........................107-109 2010 Numerical Roster ....................... 32-33 GSU All-SWAC Ledger ..................109-113 Gridiron Greats excerpts taken from Grambling Roster Breakdown .................................. 34 GSU All-Time NFL Roster ..............114-121 Cradle to the Pros. Two-Deep Depth Chart .......................... 34 GSU All-Time NFL Draft Ledger .....122-124 CD’s by Bruce Morgan. Printed Covers designed by Carmela Staten. 2010 GSU Tigers Football 1 www.gsutigers.com GENERAL HISTORY Location: Grambling, La. 71245 BLACK COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Founded: 1901 1955 • ‘67 • ‘72 • ‘74 • ‘75 • ‘77 • ‘80 • ‘83 • ‘92 • 2000 •‘01• Enrollment: 4,992 ‘02 • ‘05 • ‘08 Affiliation:. NCAA, FCS Conference: Southwestern Athletic SWAC CHAMPIONS Nickname: Tigers 1960 • ‘65 • ‘66 • ’67 • ’68 • ’71 • ’72 • ’73 • ’74 • ’77 • ’78 • School Colors: Black and Gold ’79 • ’80 • ’83 • ’85 • ‘89 • ’94 • 2000 • ‘01 • ’02 • ’05 (*co- Stadium: Robinson Stadium champs) • ‘08 Capacity: 19,600 Surface: Natural Grass President: Dr. Frank G. Pogue HEAD COACH and STAFF Director of Athletics: J. Lin Dawson Associate A.D./SWA: Sharon Perkins Head Coach: Rod Broadway Asst. A.D. / Finance: TBA Alma Mater: North Carolina ‘77 Asst. A.D. for Sports Radio: Santoria Black Record at Grambling State: 26-10/3 years Faculty Athletic Rep.: Dr. Martin Ayim Overall Coaching Record: 59-21/7 years Academic Enhancement: Peggy Ethridge Asst. A.D. / Compliance: Cliff Huff Offensive Coordinator: Bob Leahy Athletic Trainer: Jessica Robinson Offensive Line: Keith Wagner Equipment Manager: Chuck Dawson Defensive Coordinator/D-Line: Cliff Yoshida Running Backs: Shawn Gibbs All Numbers Are 318 Area Code with 274 Prefix Wide Receivers: Shaun Hunter Ticket Office: 2625 Linebackers: Andre’ Robinson Football Office: 6539 Outside Linebackers: Trei Oliver Collie J. Nicholson Secondary: Sam Washington Press Box: 2151, 2155, 2152, 2153 Strength & Conditioning: Thomas Stallworth Training Room: 274-6542 Football Secretary: Patricia Simmons Video Room: 274-4462 Radio Network: 274-6199 SPORTS INFORMATION Department of Athletics Mailing Address: Assistant SID Roderick Mosley Campus Box 4252 SID Graduate Asst. La’Monica Scott Grambling, LA 71245 Sports Information Phone: (318) 274-6562 Athletics Department: (318) 274-2374 Overnight Address: Athletics Department Fax: (318) 274-2761 Grambling State Sports Information Athletics Website: www.gsutigers.com 100 Robinson Street Robinson Stadium Support Facility - Room 209 Grambling, LA 7124 2010 GSU Tigers Football 2 www.gsutigers.com 2009 TEAM INFORMATION Record/Finish: 7-4/ 5-2 2nd SWAC W 2009 Postseason: None Offense: Multiple Defense: 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning:.49 Starters Returning/Lost: 20/5 RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G WARREN, Frank 11 166 975 49 926 5.6 7 80 84.2 WALKER, Cornelius 11 113 679 34 645 5.7 7 44 58.6 PASSING GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G REYES, Danny 2 121.60 6-12-050.0 63 1 26 31.5 RECEIVING GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G THOMPSON, Kiare 11 28 387 13.8 1 50 35.2 WARREN, Frank 11 23 205 8.9 3 25 18.6 PHILLIPS, Van 10 15 267 17.8 3 56 26.7 DEFENSIVE GP Solo Ast Tot. TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU FF EXAMA, Cliff 11 54 40 7 4.0 12.0-39 3.5 1 1 1 ANTHONY, Christian 11 55 21 65.5 15.0-80 8.0 5 7 5 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long ANTHONY, Christian 5 133 26.6 2 33 COPELAND, Nigel 3 10 3.3 1 10 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long THOMPSON, Kiare 21 407 19.4 0 45 WILHITE, Derrick 2 22 11.0 0 0 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long BELL, Dominic 12 317 26.4 0 59 LENARD, Desmond 8 153 19.1 0 33 2010 GSU Tigers Football 3 www.gsutigers.com SPORTS INFORMATION WORKING MEDIA POLICIES The Grambling State University Office of Sports Information appreciates your interest in GSU athletics. It remains our goal to assist you in your coverage of the Tigers and Lady Tigers and to make your job easier and more enjoyable. In order for us to better serve you, we have certain policies and procedures that we ask you to abide by. These policies and procedures are designed to take your needs as well as the needs of our players and coaches into consideration and create a great working atmosphere for all. We welcome your suggestions and will try to handle any special requests you may have. The 2010 TIGERS FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE was prepared by the Sports Information Office to assist the sports media, scouts and visiting teams in covering the Tigers. Requests for additional information, features and photos should be made through the Sports Information Director’s office. PRESS CREDENTIALS Requests for press credentials should be made in writing on company stationery to Roderick Mosley no later than the Wednesday prior to the game. Requests may be faxed or e-mailed. Grambling State reserves the right to refuse any credential request deemed not in the best interest of the university. Any requests placed less than 24 hours prior to the game may not be honored. Mailing Address: Grambling State University Office of Sports Information Campus Box 4242 Grambling, LA 71245 Office: 318/274-6562 Fax: 318/274-2761 E-Mail: [email protected] PRESS BOX WILL-CALL Every effort will be made to meet late requests; in case time does not permit, credentials will be left at the will call gate window (Booth One) on the west side of Robinson Stadium on the day of the game. Proper ID will be required. PRESS BOX SERVICES Game programs, game notes, rosters, depth charts and updated statistics will be provided before each contest. Play-by-play game accounts will be distributed at the conclusion of each quarter with abbreviated statistics at the end of each half. Complete individual and team statistics will be provided after the game. FACILITY Robinson stadium has a seating capacity for 19,600 fans, a natural grass playing field and mercury vapor lighting.. The The Collie J. Nicholson press box is located at the top of the home (west) side of the stadium and seats 40 working press members. The press box has radio booths for both home and visiting radio broadcasts, coaching booths, rest rooms, a media center and television booths.The photo deck offers an unobstructed view for television and video cameras. The elevator service is located directly behind the pass gate. The stadium is located in the southwest corner of the campus on R.W.E. Jones Drive. The stadium has access to Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 80. 2010 GSU Tigers Football 4 www.gsutigers.com MEDIA CREDENTIALS Working press and photographer credentials for GSU’s home games will be handled by GSU Assistant Sports Information Director Roderick Mosley. All credentials requests should be made in writing by sports editors or sports directors of accredited media outlets on company letterhead. All requests should be made as early as possible and should be limited to working press only. Requests made within seven days of the game may not be considered. The credential authorizes the use by an accredited