2007 Quick Facts & Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS School ...... South Carolina State University Quick Facts/Table of Contents ...... 1 Location ...... Orangeburg, SC Media Information ...... 2 Founded ...... 1896 Media Outlets ...... 3 Enrollment ...... 4,800 Credits/Cover Information ...... 3 Nickname ...... Bulldogs SCSU Athletics Telephone Directory ...... 4 School Colors...... Garnet & Blue 2007 SEASON OUTLOOK President ...... Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. 2006 Season Outlook ...... 6-8 Alma Mater ...... South Carolina State, 1971 2007 Numerical Roster ...... 9-10 Director of Athletics ...... Charlene Johnson 2007 Alphabetical Roster...... 11 Alma Mater ...... South Carolina State, 1980 2007 Roster Breakdown ...... 12 Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I 2007 Pre-Season Depth Chart ...... 13-14 Conference ...... Mid-Eastern Athletic University Website ...... www.SCSU.edu MEET THE 2007 BULLDOGS Athletics Website (Avail. 8/15/07) ...... www.scsusports.com 2007 Player Profiles ...... 16-30 2007 Newcomers ...... 31-32

COACHING STAFF HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FOOTBALL Head Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough ...... 34-35 First Year of Football ...... 1907 David Blanchard ...... 36 All-Time Record ...... 370-239-28 Joseph Blackwell ...... 37 All-Time Bowl/Playoff Record ...... 6-7 Gerald Harrison...... 37 Years in the Post-Season...... 11 Demetrius Davis ...... 38 Last Post-Season Appearance...... 1997Heritage Bowl John Hendrick ...... 38 Result...... Southern 34 J.C. Harmon ...... 39 South Carolina State 28 Antonio Elliott ...... 39 Jonathan Pry ...... 40 2006 TEAM INFORMATION Mike Adams ...... 40 2006 Overall Record ...... 7-4 Thomas Stallworth, Strength & Conditioning...... 40 Craig Howard, Head Athletic Trainer ...... 40 2006 MEAC Record/Finish...... 6-2/T2nd Basic Offense...... Multiple Pro I OPPONENT SECTION Basic Defense ...... Multiple 4 2007 Bulldog Opponents...... 41-46 Offensive Starters Returning/Lost ...... 7/4 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost ...... 6/5 2006 SEASON REVIEW Special Teams Returning/Lost ...... 1/2 Game-By-Game Recaps...... 47-52 Offensive Letterwinners Returning/Lost .. 24/8 2006 Statistics ...... 53-58 Defensive Letterwinners Returning/Lost . 22/11 THE MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COACHING STAFF A Brief History of the MEAC ...... 59-60 Pre-Season All-MEAC/ Predicted Order of Finish ...... 61 Head Coach ...... Oliver “Buddy” Pough (S.C.State, 75) The 2006 MEAC Review...... 62 Record at South Carolina State ...... 40-17/Five Years 2006 MEAC Statistics ...... 63-67 Career Record...... Same Football Office Phone ...... (803) 536-3743 A HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FOOTBALL Email ...... [email protected] All-Time Series & Season Records ...... 69 Office Fax ...... (803) 536-8718 All-Time Results ...... 70-74 The Championship Seasons in Review ...... 75 Assistant Coaches Year-By-Year Statistical Leaders ...... 76-79 Asst. Head Coach/Def. Line/Recruiting. ... David Blanchard Bulldog Record Book ...... 80 Offensive Line Asst./Film Coordinator Demetrius Davis SCSU All-MEAC Performers...... 81-82 Defensive Coordinator/Linebacker ..... John Hendrick Bulldog All-Americans/Collegiate Hall of Famers ...... 83-84 Bulldogs in the Pros...... 85-86 Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line . Joe Blackwell SCSU Athletics Hall of Fame ...... 87 Defensive Line/FB Operations ...... Gerald Harrison Hotel Information 88 Secondary/Special Teams ...... Mike Adams Fullbacks/Tight Ends ...... J.C. Harmon ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Quarterbacks/Running Backs ...... Jonathan Pry This is South Carolina State University 90-91 Wide Receivers...... Tony Elliott Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr., President ...... 92 Joel Taylor ...... Video/Academics (Grad Asst) Charlene Johnson, Director of Athletics ...... 93 South Carolina State Department of Athletics ...... 94-95 About Oliver C. Dawson Bulldog Stadium ...... 96 1 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 Media Information

MEAC Teleconference Otherwise they can be picked up at the Press Photography Policies The Mid-Eastern Atheltic Conference will hold a Gate at Dawson Bulldog Stadium. Proper iden- The NCAA maintains a control policy in an effort teleconference for the media each Tuesday from tification will be required when picking up cre- to keep the playing area as clear as possible. 10 am to 11:30 am. The first session will be...and dentials. All passes must be aquired in advance with the the last will be Tuesday, November 19. Each South Carolina State University Office of Sports coach will have 10 minutes to make an opening Media Parking Information. Passes can be picked up at the statement and answer questions. Contact the Parking is available in front of Oliver Dawson front of the stadium from the proper Sports Infor- MEAC office at (757) 416-7116 for the phone Bulldog Stadium in designated media parking mation staff member. Photographers must stay number to call. The schedule is as follows: areas on a first-come first-served basis. in the designated areas. Be sure that all passes Time Coach (School) are clearly visible and are displayed at all times 10:00 MEAC Notes Game Day Services while in the stadium. 10:03 Donald Hill-Eley (Morgan State) The Sports Information Staff will be available 10:13 Lee Fobbs (N.C. A&T) throughout the game. All members of the media Interview Policies 10:23 Carey Bailey (Howard) will be provided game notes, media guides, During the season, please contact the South 10:33 Al Lavan (Delaware State) rosters, and other pertinent information. Full sta- Carolina State University Office of Sports Infor- 10:43 Buddy Pough (S.C. State) tistics will be available at halftime and at the end mation to schedule interviews with SCSU head 10:53 Joe Taylor (Hampton) of the game. Final statistics and play-by-play coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough, assistant coaches, 11:03 Pete Adrian (Norfolk State) will be available after the game. Telephone lines, and/or players on the team. SCSU players will 11:13 Alvin Wyatt (Bethune-Cookman) dataports, and a fax machine are also avail- not be available during game days prior to the 11:23 Rubin Carter (Florida A&M) able. game. If you wish to attend practice or conduct 11:33 Kermit Blount (Winston-Salem) GAME DAY CONTACT NUMBERS an interview before or after practice, please con- Area Code (803) tact the South Carolina State University Office of Media Credentials Sports Information. NO PLAYERS WILL BE Oliver C. Dawson Press Box: 533-3646/47 Working press passes for South Carolina State home ASKED TO MISS CLASS OR STUDY HALL 536-8623 games can be obtained by contacting the South FOR INTERVIEWS AND AT NO TIME WILL Press Box Fax 533-3644 Carolina State University Office of Sports Informa- A PLAYER’S HOME OR CELL PHONE NUM- Security 533-3751 tion. Due to space limitation, seating cannot be guar- BER BE GIVEN TO THE MEDIA. William P. Hamilton 378-6165 anteed unless ample notice is given. Requests from Romanda Noble 707-6189 sports writers of newspapers and sports directors Post-Game Interviews of television stations, along with media agencies Coach Pough, coaching staff, and players will covering the visiting teams, will receive top prior- be available after a brief cooling off period. Home ity.. Only accredited photographers on assign- game post-game interviews are conducted ei- ment may work on sidelines. Credentials will be ther on the field or in the SCSU Football Inter- mailed if requests are submitted in a timely manner. view Room located adjacent to the home locker room. The visiting coach is available in the visi- Sports Information Staff tor lockerroom area, with assistance from the visiting SID.

Visiting Radio Stations South Carolina State University has a desig- nated area in the press box for visiting radio for use by broadcasters. Visiting stations will need to bring their own equipment. All calls must be made either collect or direct dial from the station.

William Hamilton Romanda Noble SID Asst. SID Phone: (803) 536-8759 Phone: (803) 516-4628 Fax: (803) 536-8622 Fax: (803) 536-8622 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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Print Media Outlets Address Office Phone Office Fax The Times and Democrat ...... P.O. Box 1766 Orangeburg, SC 29116 ...... (803) 534-1060 .... (803) 533-5595 The State ...... P.O. Box 1333 Columbia, SC 29202 ...... (803) 771-8470 .... (803) 771-8613 The Post & Courier ...... 134 Columbus Street Charleston, SC 29403 ...... (843) 937-5566 .... (843) 937-5579 Spartanburg Herald-Journal...... P.O. Box 1657 Spartanburg, SC 29304 ...... (864) 582-4511 ..... (864) 594-6350 Greenville News...... P.O. Box 1688 Greenville, SC 29602 ...... (864) 298-4307 .... (864) 298-4395 Florence Morning News ...... P.O. Box F-11 Florence, SC 29501 ...... (843) 317-7274 .... (843) 317-7292 Sumter Daily Item ...... P.O. Box 1677 Sumter, SC 29151 ...... (803) 774-1241 .... (803) 774-1210 Anderson Independent Mail ...... P.O. Box 2507 Anderson, SC 29622 ...... (864) 260-1238 .... (864) 260-1276 Augusta Chronicle ...... P.O. Box 1928 Augusta, GA 30913 ...... (706) 724-0851 .... (706) 823-3408 Aiken Standard ...... P.O. Box 456 Aiken, SC 29821 ...... (803) 648-2311 ..... (803) 648-6052 Black Media Group ...... P.O. Box 11128 Columbia, SC 29211 ...... (803) 799-5252 .... (803) 799-7709 Rock Hill Herald...... P.O. Box 11707 Rock Hill, SC 29731...... (803) 329-4074 .....(803) 329-4021

Other Outlets Address Office Phone Office Fax Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ...... P.O. Box 62547 Virginia Beach, VA 23466 ...... (757) 416-7100 .... (757) 416-7103 South Carolina Network...... 3710 Landmark Dr. Ste. 100 Columbia, SC 29204..(803) 790-4300 .... (803) 790-4309 S.C. Associated Press ...... 1311 Marion Street Columbia, SC 29201 ...... (803) 799-5510 .... (803) 252-2913

Television Outlets Address Office Phone Office Fax WACH (Fox) ...... 1400 Pickens Street West Columbia, SC 29201 ..... (803) 252-5757 .... (803) 212-4021 WIS-TV (NBC) ...... P. O. Box 367 Columbia, SC 29202 ...... (803) 758-1288 .... (803) 758-1278 WLTX (CBS) ...... 6027 Garner’s Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29204 .. (803) 776-9508 .... (803) 776-1791 WOLO (ABC) ...... P.O. Box 4217 Columbia, SC 29204 ...... (803) 776-9605 .... (803) 754-6147 WCBD (ABC) ...... 210 West Columbia Blvd. Mt. Pleasant,SC 29464 .. (843) 884-2222 .... (843) 884-6624 WCSC (CBS) ...... 2126 Charlie Hall Blvd. Charleston, SC 29414 ...... (843) 402-5744 .... (843) 402-5627 WCIV (NBC) ...... 888 Albritton Boulevard Charleston, SC 29464 ...... (843) 723-4403 .... (843) 849-2519 WBTW (CBS) ...... 3430 TV Road Florence, SC 29501 ...... (843) 317-1313 .... (803) 317-1418 WPDE (ABC) ...... P.O. Box 511 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-0020 ...... (843) 665-1515 .... (843) 679-2709

Radio Stations Address Office Phone Office Fax WSSB (Campus, 90.3) ...... PO Box 1915 Orangeburg, SC 29117 ...... (803) 536-8197 .... (803) 533-3652 WWDM (101.3) ...... 1900 Pineview Road Columbia, SC 29209 ...... (803) 695-8600 .... (803) 695-8605 WOIC/ESPN (93.1) ...... 1900 Pineview road Columbia, SC 29209...... (803) 776-1013 .... (803) 695-8605 WQIK (102.9) ...... 200 Regional Pkwy Bldg C Orangeburg, SC 29118 ...... (803) 536-1710 .... (803) 531-1089 WIIZ (97.9) ...... PO Box 814 Barnwell, SC ...... (803) 259-9797 .... (803) 541-9700 WHXT (103.9)...... 1719 Taylor Street Columbia, SC 29201 ...... (803) 376-1039 .... (803) 540-0203

Credits: The 2007 Football Media Guide was produced by the South Carolina State University Sports Information Office...Cover Design: Kendrick D. Lewis...Editor: William “Bill” Hamilton, Sports Information Director...History Section: Bill Hamilton and Kendrick D. Lewis...Layout & Editorial Assis- tance: Romanda Noble, Assistant Sports Information Director...Editorial Assistance: Fannie Brooks...Photography: Mark Sutton, Mark’s Digital Photog- raphy, Lawrence Johnson, All-Pro Photography...Mitchell’s Photography of Orangeburg...Gene Breland of Orangeburg...Foto’s By Field of Orangeburg...On the Covers: The front cover of the 2007 Centennial Media Guide features (top to bottom), Coach Oliver C. Dawson, whose name the stadium bears; Pro football Hall of Famers Marion Motley, Deacon Jones and Harry Carson; Coach Willie Jeffries, the winningest football coach in school history, and current head coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough. Also, senior QB Cleveland McCoy and 1954 rushing leader Charles Stanley. Featured on the inside front cover: are (clockwise) junior defensive lineman Xavier Littleberry, former All-American defensive lineman Robert Porcher, the school’s only First Round NFL draftee (Detroit, 1992), junior wide receiver Dusten Dubose, and sophomore William Ford. The inside back cover features (clockwise) junior linebacker Tony White, sophomore linebacker David Erby, junior defensive lineman Keyon Brooks and junior center Raymond Harrison. The back cover features the 1940 and 1925 Bulldog teams, and junior safety marshall McFadden.

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All Area Codes (803)

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Charlene Johnson, Athletics Director...... 536-8712 Tonya Mackey, Head Coach ...... 536-8716 Brantley Evans, Senior Associate Athletics Director...... 533-3603 Antonio Davis, Assistant Coach ...... 533-3921 Dr. Octavio Miro, Associate Athletics Director ...... 536-8263 Atarsha Stinson, Assistant Coach ...... 536-8128 Robert Chatman, Compliance Director ...... 536-7200 Aisha Stewart, Assistant Coach ...... 536-8293 Carla Mitchell, Ticket Manager ...... 536-8579 BOWLING Ruth Price, Ticket Assistant ...... 536-8342 TBA ...... 516-4857 Everne Carr, Ticket Assistant ...... 516-4873 TENNIS (Men’s Tennis & Women’s Tennis) William P. Hamilton, Sports Information Director ...... 536-7060 Hardeep Judge, Head Coach ...... 536-8898 Romanda Noble, Assistant Sports Information Director .... 516-4628 Leon Myers, Academic Enhancement ...... 536-8684 SOCCER Adeanah Pooler, Senior Woman Administrator ...... 516-4562 Amy Olson, Head Coach ...... 533-3620 Valerie Dinkins, Athletics Marketing Director ...... 536-8578 TBA, Assistant Coach ...... 533-3650 Mary Hill, Internal Operations Coordinator ...... 533-3783 VOLLEYBALL Sidney Fulton IV, Equuipment Manager...... 536-8626 Millicent Sylvan, Head Coach ...... 533-3676 Gwendolyn Bamberg, Administrative Assistant ...... 536-7242 Gordon Kirby, Assistant ...... 533-3683 Zetty M. Glenn, Administrative Assistant ...... 533-3743 TRACK & FIELD/ CROSS COUNTRY Joyce Williams, Administrative Assistant-Compliance ...... 536-8846 Tyree Price, Head Coach...... 536-8715 Peggy Govan, Administrative Assistant Sports Information.536-7060 Donald Cooper, Assistant Coach ...... 536-8131 Wanda Brown, P-T Administrative Assistant ...... 536-8625 ATHLETIC TRAINING SOFTBALL Craig Harward, Head Athletic Trainer ...... 536-8625 Antonio Smalls, Head Coach ...... 536-8899 George Harkness, Assistant Athletic Trainer...... 536-8625 Donisha Johnson, Assistant Coach...... 536-8899 Stephanie Troscinski, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 536-8625 MEN’S GOLF FOOTBALL Richard Arrington, Head Coach ...... 536-8714 Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough, Head Coach ...... 536-8717 WOMEN’S GOLF David Blanchard, Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Line ...... 536-8900 Herman Belton, Head Coach ...... 533-3642 John Hendrick, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers ...... 533-3943 Tony Elliott, Wide Receivers ...... 533-8797 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Joseph Blackwell, Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line . 533-3749 Thomas Stallworth, Coordinator ...... 516-4543 Demetrius Davis, Offensive Line/Film Coordinator ...... 536-8897 Mike Adams, Secondary/Special Teams ...... 536-8896 Gerald Harrison, Def Line Assistant/FB Operations ...... 533-3930 J.C. Harmon, Tight Ends/Fullbacks ...... 536-8926 Jonathan Pry, Quarterbacks/Running Backs ...... 533-2050 Joel Taylor, Graduate Defensive Assistant ...... 378-9121 MEN’S BASKETBALL Tim Carter, Head Coach ...... 536-8586 Kyle Perry, Assistant Coach ...... 536-8575 Jermone Riley, Assistant Coach ...... 536-8760 Hank Harris, Assistant Coach ...... 536-8770

4 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 Season Outlook 2007 Pre-Season All MEAC Second Team Cleveland McCoy

5 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 SC STATE OUTLOOK: “100 Years of Bulldog Football (1907-2007)

South Carolina State will celebrate its 100th year of football during the 2007 season, and the Bulldogs will do it amid the school’s most ambitious schedule ever. SC State, which has never faced a major university on the gridiron, will take on two Division I-A (Football Bowl Subdivision) opponents this season. Coach Buddy Pough’s team opens the 2007 campaign at the Air Force Academy on Sept. 1, and two weeks later, travels forty (40) miles up I-26 to Columbia to face intrastate rival University of South Carolina for the first time on Sept. 15. Between the two Division I Football Bowl Subdivision teams, the Bulldogs must travel to Daytona Beach to take on Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rivals and perennial power Bethune-Cookman, the team that handed SC State its worst loss last season. The Bulldogs are expected to be competitive during this historic season as they will put a seasoned team on the field. Forty-Three (43) letterwinners, including twenty-six (26) on offense, return from the 2006 team which, after a 1-3 start, bounced back to win six of its last seven contests to finish 7-4 overall and 6-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, a second-place tie in the league standings. The Bulldog offense will be directed by a senior quarterback, the interior line is a seasoned one, the running game – despite the loss of the league rushing leader – is expected to be strong, and the receiving corps is talented, despite a somewhat youthful look. On defense, where seventeen (17) letterwinners are back, SC State will not have the overall experience of the 2006 squad, however, the unit is expected to be more talented and should emerge as one of the league’s most productive. The defensive line, which took some heavy losses, will be seeking Senior Quarterback Cleveland McCoy an identity, however, the young group that will be without any seniors, has loads of talent; the linebacking corps is experienced with four starters newcomers as both backups from last season will not returning, and the secondary suffered just one loss of note. be available. Russell Hemby, the top backup at the In the area of special teams, SC State lost a reliable placekicker position in 2006, has moved to the secondary, and Bryan and a punter who shared punting duties last year, however, an all- Hardy, who saw limited action behind center, conference caliber placekicker from two years ago is back. There is a little transferred. Freshmen Malcolm Long (Mr. Football in uncertainty in the punting department, however, that could change. the State of South Carolina last season) and DeWain SC State has shared one MEAC title (2004) since Pough Clark are both very talented and will battle for the chance succeeded the legendary Willie Jeffries in 2002; however, the Bulldogs to backup McCoy. have not been able to get to the I-AA playoffs. That could change this season as SC State is expected to be among the teams to beat in the MEAC this Running Backs year. All-MEAC rusher DeShawn Baker, who finished his career second on the school’s all-time rushing list, is Quarterbacks gone, taking with him a lot of experience, however, the Cleveland McCoy returns for his senior season. A preseason All-MEAC talent level of the 2007 group should keep the Bulldog candidate, McCoy is only one year removed from the 2005 season in which ground game near the top of the MEAC. Sophomore he led the MEAC in passing and was a first-team All-Conference selection. Will Ford, who trailed only Baker in yards gained last His production dropped off a bit in 2006 when he had to learn a new system, year, will spearhead the young group, which will be however, he will be starting for the third straight year. A team leader and very helped by the return of Jonathan Woods, who determined, McCoy is expected to improve on last year’s showing in which redshirted last year after a 2005 season in which he was he completed 94 of 183 attempts for 1124 yards and 10 touchdowns, while the team leader in touchdowns and finished second to suffering nine interceptions. Reserve duties will have to be provided by Baker in yards gained. Help should also come from

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senior Jo Jo McFadden, sophomore Travil Jamison, and redshirt Jeff Brooks, who was moved from the secondary in the spring to provide additional depth. Fullbacks & Tight Ends Expect to see somewhat of a mixture at the fullback and positions. There is plenty of experience as everyone who saw action last season returns. Heading the group are redshirt seniors Spencer Miller and Darris Jackson and redshirt junior Rolandas Breland, a trio of tight ends. Each caught a touchdown pass last year at the tight end position. Miller also lined up at fullback at times and was very effective as a blocker. Expected to bolster the tight end position this year are transfer Octavius Darby, who possesses loads of talent, and redshirt junior Carlos Gonzalez, who provided reserve duty last year. Although there were few handoffs to the fullback last season, the Bulldogs have talent at the position in senior Evans “Boo” Capers, an outstanding blocker who returns after missing most of last year with an injury, and redshirt senior Richard Yeargin, the top reserve in 2006. Redshirt Kenneth Smalls will provide quality depth at fullback. The Bulldog fullbacks and tight ends are expected to be used more in the SC State offense in 2007.

Wide Receivers The Bulldogs lost three veteran receivers last season in Gerald McCloud, Kelley King and Chris Burgess, who combined for 42 catches for almost 600 yards. The 2007 group will be relatively young, but will include the top receiver Redshirt-Junior Wide Receiver Dusten DuBose in 2006 in redshirt junior Dusten Dubose, who as a reserve last season, had 18 catches for 201 yards and a score. Also back are sophomores Terrance Smith and Oliver “Tre’” Young, who will add excitement with their big-play ability, along with redshirt junior Byron Bush, junior Dominique Henry and redshirt sophomore Matt Washington. The wide receiver corps will be strengthened by the addition of transfer Phillip Morris, and talented newcomers Thomas “Tray” Williams, Latron Jackson and Chase Robinson.

Offensive Line The SC State offensive line will be without two-time All-American tackle Clyde Reed, the MEAC Lineman of the Year in 2006, however, this year’s group will be the most seasoned and deepest offensive line in the Buddy Pough era. Four starters, who have a combined 100 starts, return from what arguably was the best line in the MEAC last year. Behind Reed and two other All-MEAC selections – junior center Raymond Harrison and redshirt senior guard James Lee – the line accounted for a MEAC-leading 242 yards a game on the ground, fourth best in the nation in Division I-AA. Returning starters joining Harrison and Lee include redshirt senior tackle Nate Richardson, who has started 33 consecutive games, and senior guard Derrell Pringle. Also back are redshirt sophomore guard Travis Ashford, who saw action in all 11 contests in 2006, and redshirt sophomore Junior Center Raymond Harrison tackle Devon Dawson, who played in eight games. Expected to add depth to the line are redshirt junior tackle Nygel Pearson, who missed all of last season with an injury, redshirt sophomore Casey Fortune, newcomers Josh Harrison, Johnny Culbreath, both of whom were redshirted as freshmen last season, and Jake Johnson and Shenaniah Thompson, two true freshmen. 7 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 SC STATE OUTLOOK: “100 Years of Bulldog Football (1907-2007)

Defensive Line The Bulldog denfensive line was hit hard by graduation as the SC State front will be without All-MEAC performer Eric Turner and two other starters in Calvin Epps and DeLorean Shaw. The 2007 line, then, enters the campaign seeking an “identity.” A young group with no seniors, the line will not be short on talent but must come together quickly. Redshirt junior Xavier Littleberry, perhaps the most talented returnee in the group, junior Keyon Brooks, who moves into a starting role at tackle, sophomore Markus James, and redshirt junior Cedric Lloyd, who has been a surprise since being moved from tight end two years ago, will have to provide the leadership. Littleberry is one of the most gifted linemen to play at SC State, while Brooks, who has been moved inside to capitalize on his quickness and experience, is expected to be among the league’s top linemen this season. Sophomore Matt Key and junior James Simmons contributed last year and should battle for starting roles in 2007. The line will be bolstered by redshirts Sterling Blunt, Jason Ayers, Patrick Brooks, Sam Chester and Chad King, a group short on experience but loaded with a lot of talent. How quickly they develop will be the key to how productive the Bulldog defensive line will be this season.

Linebackers The linebacker position should be one of the most productive units on the SC State 2007 squad. Patrick Reed is the lone player of note not returning. Expected to anchor the linebacker corps will be junior Tony White and sophomore David Erby, both of whom started last year and were among the team leaders in tackles. Also returning with experience will be redshirt senior LaTavis Henderson, who was a solid #5 Junior Defensive Back Marshall McFadden reserve and saw action in 11 games during the 2006 campaign, and sophomore Ryan Potts, who played in nine contests. Also expected to contribute at the position this year are redshirt freshman Antwann Gamble, a converted safety who had a surprise spring at the new position, redshirt senior Dana Graydon, who saw action in six contests in 2006, and Josh Lucas, a very talented player. Freshman Julius Wilkerson, a highly-touted recruit, could also contribute at the position.

Defensive Backs The Bulldog secondary is one of the deepest positions on this year’s squad, with the knowledgeable Thomas “TJ” Stanley and Stephon Gore as the only losses from 2006. The group that returns has played one full season together and possesses loads of talent. Dog safety Marshall McFadden, one of the most talented players on the squad, spearheads the group and is joined by cornerbacks Bailey Brinson, a redshirt senior and sophomore redshirt Terrance Allen, along with safeties Markee Hamlin and LaQuinn Ellerbe, both redshirt sophomores. Expected to play significant roles as reserves are Phillip Adams, who has been moved from safety to cornerback, redshirt sophomore Travance Jackson, senior Stephon Gore and redshirt freshman Reggie McNeal. Depth will be provided by redshirt sophomore Desmond Benjamin, who made the switch from running back to the secondary, redshirt freshman Ricky Young, redshirt senior Russell Hemby, the top backup at quarterback last year, before switching to defense in the spring and sophomore redshirt Rafael Bush.

Special Teams SC State will be without steady placekicker Mike Gaston and punter Chris Dupree, who shared the punting duties last year, but can take heart in the fact that sophomore Stephen Grantham, who handled the placekicking duties as a true freshman when Gaston broke his leg in the preseason, is back after missing all of the 2006 campaign. Grantham is very talented and has a strong leg. The punting situation, a bit uncertain a year ago when Dupree and freshman Aaron Haire were both tried at the position, should be a little more stable in 2006 as Haire made great strides in the spring and is expected to be productive as a sophomore. He could get some competition in the fall from R-Sophomore Punter newcomers. Long snapper Kelvin Colclough is experienced and steady, while DL Cedric Aaron Haire Lloyd is a very capable backup. The kickoff return duties will be handled mostly by RB Will Ford, who had one kickoff return for a touchdown last season, while WR Dominique Henry will be the primary punt returner. Both possess great quickness and speed.

8 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 South Carolina State University Numerical Roster

# Name Pos. Ex. Ht. Wt. Hometown Previous School 1 Dominique Henry WR Jr. 5-6 165 Florence,SC Wilson High School 2 Dusten DuBose WR R-Jr. 5-8 160 Darlington, SC Darlington High School 3 Oliver “Tre’ “ Young WR R-So. 6-0 180 Charleston, SC Burke High School 4 Russell Hemby DB R-Sr. 6-1 190 Orangeburg, SC Western Carolina University 5 Marshall Mc Fadden LB Jr. 6-2 195 Lamar, SC Lamar High School 6 Chase Robinson WR R-Fr. 6-1 205 Belton, SC Belton-Honea Path High School 7 Malcolm Long QB Fr. 6-3 235 Gaffney, SC Gaffney High School 8 Devonne Quattlebaum DB Fr. 5-11 175 Ridge Spring, SC Ridge Spring-Monetta 9 Phillip Adams DB So. 6-1 185 Rock Hill, SC Rock Hill High School 10 Terrance Smith WR R-So. 6-2 190 Aiken, SC Aiken High School 11 Markee Hamlin DB R-So. 6-0 170 Lamar, SC Lamar High School 13 Reggie McNeal DB R-Fr. 6-2 195 Miami, FL Southridge High School 14 Jeff Brooks RB R-Fr. 5-10 180 Miami, FL Killian High School 15 Terrence Allen DB R-Jr. 5-10 180 Spartanburg, SC Byrnes High School 16 DeWain Clark QB Fr. 6-3 200 Statesville, NC West Irdell High School 17 Travance Jackson DB R-So. 5-10 175 Belton, SC Belton-Honea Path High School 18 LaTron Jackson WR R-Fr. 5-11 175 Lamar, SC Lamar High School 19 Cleveland McCoy QB Sr. 6-2 213 Hollywood, SC Baptist Hill High School 20 Ricky Young DB R-Fr. 5-9 180 Augusta, GA Glenn Hills High School 21 Phillip Morris WR R.Jr. 6-4 185 Timmonsville, SC Timmonsville High School 22 Troy McFadden RB R-Sr. 6-0 210 Winnsboro, SC Fairfield Central High School 24 Desmond Benjamin CB R-So. 5-10 175 Lamar, SC Lamar High School 25 Byron Bush WR R-Jr. 5-10 187 Aiken, SC South Aiken High School 26 Bailey Brinson DB R-Sr. 5-11 170 Orlando, FL R. Hungerford Prep School 27 Ryan Potts LB R-Jr. 5-10 175 Fort Mill, SC Fort Mill High School 28 William Ford RB So. 5-11 185 Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest High School 29 LaQuinn Ellerbe DB R-So. 6-0 177 Lamar, SC Lamar High School 30 Rafeal Bush DB So. 5-11 180 Williston, SC Williston-Elko High School 31 RETIRED JOHN DEVLIN 32 Travil Jamison RB R-So. 6-0 200 Greenville, SC Greenville High School 33 Stephen Grantham K So. 6-0 185 Florence, SC South Florence High 34 Jonathan Woods RB R-So. 6-0 210 Copperas Cove, TX Copperas Cove High 35 David Erby LB So 6-0 215 Rock Hill, SC Rock Hill High School 36 Aaron Haire P R-So. 5-8 165 Orangeburg, SC Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School 37 Antwann Gamble LB R-So. 6-0 185 Sumter, SC Lakewood High 38 Steven Jacobs DL R-Fr. 6-0 240 Columbus, GA Shaw High School 39 Richard Christie WR Fr. 5-11 175 Miami, FL Killian High School 40 Donovan Richard DB Fr. 6-1 190 Georgetown, SC Carvers Bay High 41 Rolandas Breland TE R-Jr. 6-3 240 Denmark, SC Denmark-Olar High School 42 Richard Yeargin FB R-Sr. 5-11 235 Fort Lauderdale, FL Dillard High School 43 Joe Council DE R-Fr 6-3 245 Walterboro, SC East Carolina University 44 Tony White LB R-Jr. 6-0 220 Seneca, SC Seneca High School 45 Markus James DL So. 6-2 225 Hampton, VA Fork Union Military Academy 46 Kelvin Colclough LS R-Jr. 6-2 180 Darlington, SC Darlington High School 47 Evans Capers FB Sr. 6-1 250 Bluffton, SC Hilton Head High School 48 Dana Graydon LB R-Sr. 6-0 207 Albany, GA Georgia Military College 49 Josh Lucas LB R-Sr. 6-0 200 Goose Creek, SC Goose Creek High School 50 Johnny Culbreath OL R-Fr. 6-6 310 Monroe, GA Monroe High School 51 Jason Echols LS Fr. 6-1 210 Lake City, SC Lake City High School 52 Devon Dawson OL R-So. 6-3 250 Greer, SC Greer High School 53 LaTavis Henderson LB R-Sr. 6-1 230 Greenville, SC Wade Hampton High School 54 Carl Felder LB Jr. 6-0 245 Summerville, SC Summerville High School 55 Raymond Harrison OL R-Jr. 6-2 275 Columbia, SC Richland Northeast High School 56 Julius Wilkerson LB Fr. 6-4 225 Gaffney, SC Gaffney High School

9 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 South Carolina State University Numerical Roster

# Name Pos. Ex. Ht. Wt. Hometown Previous School 62 Casey Fortune OL R-So. 6-2 300 Mayesville, SC Lee Central High School 64 Earl Wilson OL R-So. 6-0 290 Sumter, SC Sumter High School 66 RETIRED DAVID “DEACON” JONES 67 Chris Nelson OL R-Jr. 6-2 267 Great Falls, SC Great Falls High School 70 Shenaniah Thompson OL Fr. 6-7 250 Charlotte, NC Victory Christian High 71 Nathaniel Richardson OL R-Sr. 6-4 305 Mt. Pleasant, SC Wando High School 72 Josh Harrison OL R-Fr. 6-4 290 Lake City, SC Lake City High School 73 Jake Johnson OL R-Fr. 6-4 330 Hartsville, SC Hartsville High School 75 RETIRED HARRY CARSON 76 Derrell Pringle OL Sr. 6-3 315 Summerville, SC Stratford High School 77 Nygel Pearson OL Jr. 6-6 305 Darlington, SC Darlington High School 78 James Lee OL R-Sr. 6-6 300 Belle Glade, FL Glades Central High School 79 Travis Ashford OL R-So. 6-2 295 Charlotte, NC West Charlotte High School 80 Matt Washington WR R-So. 6-2 175 San Antonio, TX Warren High School 81 Spencer Miller TE/FB R-Sr. 6-3 230 Hampton, GA University of Wyoming 82 Semaj Moody WR R-Fr. 5-10 175 Denmark, SC Denmark-Olar High School 83 Sean Lampkin TE Fr. 6-5 235 Kingstree, SC Kingstree High School 84 Jonathon Saxon TE Fr. 6-4 215 Orangeburg, SC Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School 85 Carlos Gonzales TE R-So. 6-2 235 Moncks Corner, SC Berkeley High School 86 Darris Jackson TE R-Sr. 6-4 250 Clover, SC Clover High School 87 Cedric Lloyd DL R-So. 6-5 210 Manning, SC Manning High School 88 Octavius Darby TE R-Jr. 6-2 240 Hollywood, FL Chaminade High School 89 Sterling Blunt DE R-Fr. 6-3 250 Hemingway, SC Hemingway High School 90 RETIRED DONNIE SHELL 91 James Simmons DL Jr. 6-0 255 Greenville, SC Prince Avenue Prep 92 Jayson Ayers DL R-Fr. 6-3 250 Bennettsville, SC Marlboro County High School 93 Patrick Brooks DE R-Fr. 6-3 235 Fayetteville, NC E.E. Smith High School 94 RETIRED ROBERT PORCHER 96 Xavier Littleberry DE R-Jr. 6-6 235 Columbus, OH Clemson University 97 Sam Chester DL R-Fr. 6-5 275 Ft. Valley, GA Peach County High 98 Matt Key DT So. 6-2 280 Johnston, SC Strom Thurmond High School 99 Keyon Brooks DL Jr. 6-2 260 Miami, FL Miami Killian High School

Head Coach: Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough

Assistant Coaches Asst. Head Coach/Def. Line/Recruiting.David Blanchard Offensive Line Asst./Film Coordinator Demetrius Davis Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers ... John Hendrick #48-Senior Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line . Joe Blackwell Linebacker Defensive Lines/FB Operations ...... Gerald Harrison Dana Graydon DB/Special Teams ...... Mike Adams is expected to Fullbacks/Tight Ends ...... J.C. Harmon provide quality Quarterbacks/Running Backs ...... Jonathan Pry and depth at Wide Receivers...... Tony Elliott the outside or Joel Taylor ...... Graduate Defensive Assistant inside line- backer posi- tion.

10 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 South Carolina State University Alphabetical Roster

# Name Pos. # Name Pos. 17 Travance Jackson DB 9 Phillip Adams DB 18 LaTron Jackson WR 15 Terrence Allen DB 38 Steven Jacobs FB 79 Travis Ashford OL 45 Markus James DL 92 Jayson Ayers DL 32 Travil Jamison RB 24 Desmond Benjamin CB 73 Jake Johnson OL 89 Sterling Blunt DE 98 Matt Key DT 41 Rolandas Breland TE 83 Shawn Lampkin TE 26 Bailey Brinson DB 78 James Lee OL 14 Jeff Brooks RB 96 Xavier Littleberry DE 99 Keyon Brooks DL 87 Cedric Lloyd TE 93 Patrick Brooks DE 7 Malcolm Long QB 25 Byron Bush WR 49 Josh Lucas LB 30 Rafeal Bush DB 19 Cleveland McCoy QB 47 Evans Capers FB 5 Marshall Mc Fadden LB 97 Sam Chester DL 22 Troy McFadden LB 39 Richard Christie WR 13 Reggie McNeal DB 16 DeWain Clark QB 81 Spencer Miller TE 46 Kelvin Colclough LS 82 Semaj Moody WR 43 Joe Council DE 21 Phillip Morris WR 50 Johnny Culbreath OL 67 Chris Nelson DL 88 Octavius Darby TE 77 Nygel Pearson OL 52 Devon Dawson OL 27 Ryan Potts DB 2 Dusten DuBose WR 76 Derrell Pringle OL 51 Jason Echols LS 8 Devonne Quattlebaum DB 29 LaQuinn Ellerbe DB 40 Donovan Richard DB 35 David Erby LB 71 Nathaniel Richardson OL 54 Carl Felder LB 82 Chase Robinson WR 28 William Ford RB 84 Johnathon Saxon TE 62 Casey Fortune OL 91 James Simmons DL 37 Antwann Gamble LB 10 Terrance Smith WR 85 Carlos Gonzales TE 70 Shenaniah Thompson OL 33 Stephen Grantham K 80 Matt Washington WR 48 Dana Graydon LB 44 Tony White LB 36 Aaron Haire P 56 Julius Wilkerson LB 11 Markee Hamlin DB 64 Earl Wilson OL 72 Josh Harrison OL 34 Jonathan Woods RB 55 Raymond Harrison OL 42 Richard Yeargin FB 4 Russell Hemby DB 3 Oliver “Tre’ “ Young WR 53 LaTavis Henderson LB 20 Ricky Young DB 1 Dominique Henry WR 86 Darris Jackson TE

11 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 Bulldog Roster Breakdown

Geographical Sean Lampkin Kingstree BY CLASS Jayson Ayers Bennettsville Seniors ...... 14 SOUTH CAROLINA (61) Matt Key Johnston Juniors ...... 18 Dominique Henry Florence Jason Echols Lake City Sophomores ...... 24 Marshall McFadden Lamar Carl Felder Summerville Freshman ...... 25 Philip Adams Aiken Semaj Moody Denmark Johnathon Saxon Orangeburg Terrance Smith Aiken BY POSITION Markee Hamlin Lamar Offense Terrence Allen Spartanburg FLORIDA (8) Quarterbacks...... 3 Cleveland McCoy Hollywood Reggie McNeal Miami Running Backs ...... 4 Troy McFadden Winnsboro Jeff Brooks Miami Byron Bush Aiken Bailey Brinson Orlando Fullbacks ...... 2 Trey Young Charleston Richard Yeargin Ft. Lauderdale Wide Receivers ...... 10 Ryan Potts Fort Mill James Lee Belle Glade Tight Ends ...... 6 Will Ford Traveler’s Rest Keyon Brooks Miami Offensive Line ...... 14 LaQuinn Ellerbe Lamar Octavius Darby Hollywood Travil Jamison Greenville Richard Christie Miami Defense Aaron Haire Orangeburg Defensive Line ...... 8 Rolandas Breland Denmark GEORGIA (6) Defensive Ends ...... 4 Travance Jackson Belton Ricky Young Augusta ...... 1 Tony White Seneca Steve Jacobs Columbus Linebackers ...... 8 Dana Graydon Albany James Simmons Greenville Defensive Backs ...... 14 Kevin Colclough Darlington Spencer Miller Hampton Josh Lucas Goose Creek Johnny Culbreath Monroe Specialists Devon Dawson Greer Sam Chester Ft. Valley Placekickers ...... 1 LaTavis Henderson Greenville Raymond Harrison Columbia NORTH CAROLINA (3) Punters ...... 1 Casey Fortune Mayesville Travis Ashford Charlotte Long Snapper ...... 2 Earl Wilson Sumter Patrick Brooks Fayetteville Chris Nelson Great Falls DeWain Clark Statesville BY HEIGHT Nathaniel Richardson Mount Pleasant Shenaniah Thompson Charlotte 5’11” and Under ...... 18 Josh Harrison Lake City 6’0” - 6’5” ...... 59 Jake Johnson Hartsville OHIO (1) 6’6” and Over...... 4 Derrell Pringle Summerville Xavier Littleberry Columbus Nygel Pearson Darlington BY WEIGHT Dustin DuBose Darlington VIRGINIA (1) 180 lbs. and less ...... 19 Markus James Hampton Darris Jackson Clover 181-200 lbs...... 16 Cedric Lloyd Manning 201 lbs.-240 lbs...... 22 Carlos Gonzales Moncks Corner TEXAS (2) 241-300 lbs...... 19 Sterling Blunt Hemingway Matt Washington San Antonio 301 lbs. and Over ...... 5 Matt Key Johnston Jonathan Woods Copperas Cove Russell Hemby Orangeburg Malcolm Long Gaffney Devonne Quattlebaum Ridge Spring Phillip Morris Timmonsville Desmond Benjamin Lamar Rafeal Bush Williston Stephen Grantham Florence Antwann Gamble Sumter Donovan Richard Georgetown #96 Xavier Littleberry Joe Council Walterboro is one of the most Evans Capers Bluffton gifted defensive line- Julius Wilkerson Gaffney Chase Robinson Belton men in the recent bulldog history.

12 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 Bulldog Football Pre-Season Depth Chart (Offensive & Special Teams)

TIGHT END 41 Rolandas Breland (6-3, 240 R-Jr.) LEFT TACKLE 86 Darris Jackson (6-4, 250 R-Sr.) 71 Nygel Pearson (6-6, 305 R-So) 50 Johnny Culbreath (6-6, 310, R-Fr)

WIDE RECEIVER LEFT GUARD 3 Oliver Tre’ Young (6-0, 180, R-So.) 78 James Lee (6-6, 300, R-So.) 80 Matt Washington (6-2, 175 R-So.) 79 Travis Ashford (6-2, 295 R-So)

WIDE RECEIVER CENTER 10 Terrance Smith (6-2, 190, R-So.) 55 Raymond Harrison (6-1, 290, R-So.) 21 Phillip Morris (6-4, 185 R- Jr.) 62 Casey Fortune (6-2, 300 R-Fr.)

WIDE RECEIVER 2 Dusten DuBose (5-8, 160, R-Jr.) RIGHT GUARD 25 Byron Bush (5-10, 180 Jr.) 76 Derrell Pringle (6-2, 315 R-Jr.) 52 Devon Dawson (6-3, 250, R-Fr.)

QUARTERBACK 19 Cleveland McCoy (6-2, 210 R-Jr.) RIGHT TACKLE 7 Malcolm Long (6-3, 240 Fr.) 71 Nathaniel Richardson (6-4, 305, R-Sr) 16 Dewain Clark (6-3, 200 Fr.) 72 Josh Harrison (6-4, 290 R-Fr)

RUNNING BACK 28 Will Ford (5-11, 180 So.) 33 Jonathan Woods (6-0, 210 R-So)

PLACE KICKER KICKOFFS 33 Stephen Grantham (6-0, 187 Jr.) 35 Stephen Grantham (6-0, 187 Jr.) 36 Aaron Haire (5-8, 165 So. 36 Aaron Haire (5-8, 165 So.)

LONG SNAPPER KICKOFF RETURNS 46 Kevin Colclough (6-2, 185, R-So.) 28 Will Ford 5-11, 180 So) 87 Cedric Lloyd (6-5, 210 R-Fr.) 21 Phillip Morris (6-4, 185 R-Jr)

PUNTER PUNT RETURNS 36 Aaron Haire (5-8, 165 So.) 1 Dominique Henry (5-6, 165, So) 35 Stephen Grantham (6-0, 187 Jr.) 10 Terrance Smith (6-2, 190 R-So)

13 100 Years of Bulldog Football: A Tradition Since 1907 2007 Bulldog Football Pre-Season Depth Chart (Defensive)

WILLIE LINEBACKER DEFENSIVE END 35 David Erby (6-0, 215, So.) 45 Markus James (6-2, 225 R-So.) 27 Ryan Potts (5-10, 175 R-Jr.) 93 Patrick Brooks (6-3, 235 So.)

DEFENSIVE BACK DEFENSIVE TACKLE 5 Marshall McFadden (6-2, 205 Jr.) 98 Matt Key (6-2, 280, So.) 13 Reggie McNeal (6-2, 195 R-So.) 89 Sterling Blunt (6-3, 250 So.)

LEFT CORNERBACK NOSE GUARD 15 Terrance Allen (5-10, 180 R-Jr.) 99 Keyon Brooks (6-2, 260 Jr.) 9 Phillip Adams (6-1, 185, Sr.) 38 Steven Jacobs (6-0, 240, So.)

STRONG SAFETY RIGHT END 11 Markee Hamlin (6-0, 170, R-So.) 96 Xavier Littleberry (6-6, 235, R-Jr.) 20 Ricky Young (5-9, 180 R-Fr) 87 Cedric Lloyd (6-5, 210, R-So.)

FREE SAFETY MIKE LINEBACKER 29 LeQuinn Ellerbe (6-0, 170, R-Jr.) 44 Tony White (6-0, 220, R-So.) 30 Rafael Bush (5-11, 182 R-Jr) 53 LaTavis Henderson (6-1, 230 R-Sr.)

RIGHT CORNERBACK 26 Bailey Brinson (5-11, 170 R-Sr) 17 Travance Jackson (5-10, 175 R-So.)

Pronunciation Guide Name Pronunciation Name Pronuntiation Jason Ayers JAY-sun AYE-yers Devon Ladson De-VIN LAD-sun Rolandas Breland RO-lawn-dus BREE-lund Xavier Littleberry ZAY-vi-er Li-tul-berry Keyon Brook KEE-yawn Brooks Fela Tunde Ogun FELL-a TUNE-dey O-gun Kevin Colclough Ke-VIN Ko-KLEE Nygel Pearson NY-gul PEAR-sun Dusten DuBose DUS-tin du-BOSE Dantae’ Powell DAWN-tay POW-ull LaQuinn Ellerbe la-KWIN e-lur-BEE Derrell Pringle duh-RELL PRIN-gul Carlos Gonzales KAR-los gon-ZA-lez Robert “B.J.” Revis Rah-BERT REE-vus Stephon Gore ste-FAWN GORE DeLorean Shaw Dee-LOW-ree-un SHAW Dana Graydon DAY-na GRAY-dun Shanode Williams Sha-NOD Will-e-ums Aaron Haire AYE-run HAIR Darris Jackson da-RUSS JACK-sun Travance Jackson tra-VANCE JACK-sun Travil Jamison tra-VIL JAY-ma-sun

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