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School Information 2011 Shorter University Football Media Guide Location...... Rome, Georgia Founded...... 1873 Introduction...... 3-7 Enrollment...... 2,900 Contents/Quick Facts...... 3 President...... Dr. Donald Dowless Shorter University...... 4-5 Director of Athletics...... Bill Peterson President, Dr. Donald Dowless...... 6 Athletic Department Phone...... (706) 233-7347 Director of Athletics, Bill Peterson...... 7 Nickname...... Hawks Colors...... Royal Blue & White Season Preview...... 8-15 Affiliation...... NAIA Division I* 2011 Outlook...... 8-11 Conference...... Mid-South (West Division) 2011 Alphabetical Roster...... 12-15 Home Field...... Barron Stadium 2011 Opponents...... 16-17 Capacity...... 6,500
Team Personnel...... 18-23 Coaching Staff Head Coach, Phil Jones...... 18-19 Head Coach...... Phil Jones Alma Mater...... Mercer University, 1968 Coaching Staff...... 20-23 Career Record...... 37-29 (.560) Graduate & Student Assistants...... 24 Phone...... (706) 233-7209 Support Staff...... 25 E-mail...... [email protected] Executive Associate Head Coach...... Mike Bartik Player Profiles...... 26-34 Alma Mater...... Furman University, 1974 Seniors...... 26-30 Phone...... (706) 233-7533 Underclassmen...... 31-34 E-mail...... [email protected] Assistant Head Coach...... Tim Mathis Program Information...... 35-39 Alma Mater...... Georgia Southern, 1996 Shorter Football “On The Air”...... 35 Phone...... (706) 233-7522 Historic Barron Stadium...... 36-37 Recruiting Coordinator...... Paul Pitts HawkNation...... 38 Alma Mater...... Shorter University, 2006 Gridiron Club...... 39 Phone...... (706) 233-7527 E-mail...... [email protected] 2010 Recap...... 40-45 2010 Review...... 40-41 Team Information 2010 Statistics...... 42-45 2010 Record...... 5-6 2010 Mid-South Record/Finish...... 2-4/4th Records Section...... 46-53 Base Offense...... Spread Option Record Books...... 46-51 Base Defense...... 3-4 All-Time Player Honors...... 52 Offensive Starters Returning/Lost...... 9/2 Year-by-Year Results & All-Time Records...... 53 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost...... 9/2
Remembering Dentris Mathis...... 54 Football History First Year of Football...... 2005 The 2011 Shorter University Football Media Guide is a All-Time Record...... 37-29 (.560) production of the Shorter University Sports Information Conference Championships (Last)...... 1 (2008) Department. Written, edited and designed by Senior Associate Postseason Appearances (Last)...... 1 (2008) Athletic Director and Sports Information Director, Matt Green. Photography by Matt Green, Ken Hawkins, Tracey Long, Aimee Sports Information Sports Information Director...... Matt Green Madden, Greg Thompson and Dawn Tolbert. An electronic Alma Mater...... Hampden-Sydney College, 2007 version of the 2011 Shorter University Football Media Guide is Phone...... (706) 233-7468 available online at goshorterhawks.com. E-mail...... [email protected] Official Website...... goshorterhakws.com On the cover: Seniors Antwon Appleton and Daniel Hazard lead the 2011 Football Hawks in their quest for the program’s second *Shorter has been accepted for membership into NCAA Division II Mid-South Conference West Division championship. and is currently in year one of a three-year transition period.
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SHORTER UNIVERSITY
On June 1, 2010, Shorter College became Shorter University, a two-year journey that resulted in the 138-year old institution becoming Rome’s only university. Shorter continues to pride itself on being a Christian University committed to excellence in academics. Shorter also continues to pursue its mission to inspire students to make commitments to lifelong learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, community and social leadership and global awareness.
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PRESIDENT, DR. DONALD DOWLESS
Dr. Donald V. Dowless became Shorter University’s 19th president effective June 1, 2011. “Dr. Donald Dowless has strong credentials in the areas of Christian commitment, higher education administration, fundraising, and ministry,” said Shorter University Trustee Chairman Dr. Nelson Price in announcing his appointment. “The integration of faith and learning is the foundation of his accomplishments as he has risen through the academic ranks,” Dr. Price added. “He knows academia inside and out, and what is most impressive about Dr. Dowless is his love for the Lord and his desire to honor Him with all his heart, soul, and mind. His passion for seeing students grow strong in the Christian faith and for knowing their academic disciplines is evident. “We are grateful for the progress Shorter University made under Dr. Newman’s leadership, and we are sure to keep the momentum of success under our new leader, Dr. Donald Dowless.” Dr. Dowless came to Shorter from North Greenville University, where he served for five years as vice president for academics. Having earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Baylor University in 1989, Dr. Dowless began his academic career as an assistant professor of religion at Charleston Southern University. He rose through the ranks by becoming chair of the Department of Religion, then dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and then associate provost. In June 2006, he was named vice president for academic affairs at North Greenville University. At both North Greenville and Charleston Southern, Dr. Dowless served on SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation leadership teams and helped lead the two institutions through successful 10-year reaffirmation processes. He also helped acquire the largest single scholarship endowment at Charleston Southern, approximately $500,000 from Charleston Heights Baptist Church. Throughout his career, Dr. Dowless has supported athletic programs as avenues for education and ministry. Dr. Dowless holds the Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In December 2009, he earned the Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University with an emphasis in fundraising and marketing. In Spring 2011, he received an honorary Doctor of Christian Leadership from North Greenville University. An ordained minister, Dr. Dowless has served as a supply pastor, as a pastor, and as a guest speaker at Baptist Pastor’s Conferences and at Baptist Associations. He and his wife, Teresa (pictured with Dr. Dowless on left), are dedicated to global missions and have led mission trips. He has taken part in mission trips, study tours and travel experiences in Mexico, Romania, Hungary, England, Scotland, Canada, Germany, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Costa Rica, France, and the Czech Republic.
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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, BILL PETERSON
Bill Peterson enters his fifth year as Shorter University’s Director of Athletics. Since being named Director of Athletics in 2007, Peterson has guided Shorter’s athletic department into unprecedented levels of success. His decision-making and expertise have propelled Shorter to record finishes in the NACDA-Learfield Director’s Cup in each of the last four years, including a program-best third place finish following the 2010-2011 academic year. Peterson was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year in 2010 and is currently spearheading Shorter’s exciting transition to NCAA Division II. Since 2007-2008, Shorter has won five national championships and 19 conference championships. Last year, Shorter won the NAIA Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field national championships -- the first two NAIA national championships in school history -- while the competitive cheerleading program completed a three-peat at the NCA Cheerleading National Championships in April. In Peterson’s tenure, Shorter has had 263 All-Conference honorees and 128 student-athletes honored as All-Americans. While the athletic achievements are numerous, the academic accomplishments and track record of community involvement of Shorter’s student-athletes clearly embodies his vision of excellence. Shorter’s number of NAIA Scholar-Athletes has grown from five in 2007-2008 to a record 28 in 2010-2011. Overall, 71 Shorter student-athletes have earned the title of NAIA Scholar-Athlete over the past four years while a total of 345 have been named to their respective Conference All-Academic teams. Shorter has boasted the Southern States Athletic Conference’s Female Honor Student-Athlete in each of the past three years -- Becca Thomas (2009), Whitni Tucker (2010) and Kelly Ellison (2011) Prior to taking the helm of the Hawks’ athletic program, -- and have seen Tucker and Ellison named the NAIA’s National Peterson served three years in the position of recruiting coordinator Emil S. Liston Award winners as the nation’s top female basketball for the Shorter University football team. He came to Shorter from players on account of playing ability, scholarship and character. Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Ga., where he served as The Shorter athletic department has become increasingly head baseball coach. In 2005, Peterson led Mount Paran to a school involved in the Greater Rome and surrounding communities, record 24 wins and a berth in the state finals while being named the helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for a variety of Atlanta-Journal Constitution Coach of the Year. charitable organizations and causes including breast cancer Prior to coaching, Peterson was President and Co-Founder of research, childhood cancer awareness, financial support of Mal’s Horizon Medical Products (HMP), a publicly traded corporation Pals, Inc., and the support of military service men and women. headquartered in Atlanta. Shorter has been recognized nationally for its community Peterson played collegiate football at Texas Lutheran College service efforts as a Shorter team has been honored by the NAIA as where he was a member of the 1974 NAIA national championship a National Champions of Character Team Award winner in three of team coached by the legendary Jim Wacker. He finished his college the last four years -- Softball (2008), Baseball (2010) and Women’s career at Florida State University where he graduated in 1978 with Basketball (2011). a degree in Accounting. In January 2008, the NAIA announced that Peterson, Shorter Peterson’s father, Bill Sr., is credited with bringing the University and Rome-Floyd County had been awarded the bid for professional passing game to college football. Bill Sr., coached at the 2008 and 2009 NAIA Football National Championship to be held Florida State from 1960-70, at Rice University in 1971 and for the at the Hawks’ home football facility, Barron Stadium. Because of Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1972-73. the rampant success of the 2008 and 2009 championship games, Peterson and his wife, Joanna, have four children: Will, Molly, Peterson and the Rome Host Committee not only hosted the 2010 Ben and Sam. Will was a senior tight end for the 2008 Mid-South championshp contest, but also inked a long-term deal with the Conference Western Division champion Shorter football team and NAIA to host the Football National Championship through 2015. Ben is a sophomore offensive lineman for the 2011 Football Hawks.
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2011 OUTLOOK
By Jim O’Hara
As it enters its seventh year of existence, the Shorter University football program has grown to the point where it has some history from which to draw. Three years ago, when the 2008 Hawks capped a rapid rise into the national spotlight by claiming a Mid-South Conference West Division Championship and berth into the national playoffs, they did so with a team that started the season with an untested quarterback, a young set of backs, an experienced offensive line and a defense loaded with potential. Ironically, the 2011 team exhibits those same qualities and the current edition of Football Hawks would like nothing more than to better the championship effort of that 2008 squad. Yet for head coach Phil Jones and this year’s team, the history that is most pressing is the program’s most recent – the many lessons learned in 2010 when Shorter saw its streak of four straight winning seasons come to an end after a 5-6 campaign. That history provides the Hawks with more fuel for than anything as they head into what will be Shorter’s final opportunity to win an NAIA title. “In fairness to the 2010 team, it was forced to play teams like [NCAA Division II power] West Alabama and [NCAA FCS] Georgia State that gave us two losses right away,” Jones said about Shorter’s first two games of the 2010 season. “We have never played two top-caliber teams like that back-to-back to start a season. “But the turnover issue was more notable and more of a reason why our team didn’t have a winning season,” added the coach, referencing the team’s 33 fumbles, 20 of which were recovered by the opponent. “I don’t know a program that hasn’t Sophomores Kenny Foster (above) and C.J. Scott figure to carry the lived through that and those things bring about disappointment. Yet load at fullback in the Hawks’ deep and talented backfield. at the same time that brings back the excitement and motivation to have a winning season.” “Ben did a good job for us and we’ll miss him,” Jones said. That excitement and motivation, combined with a strong sense “Quarterback is a very important position, but we’re fortunate to of determination, could very well allow Shorter to leave one final have a large number of high caliber kids there.” statement in the NAIA history book. The heir apparent under center is senior David Byrd, who has “This is our last opportunity to play for a championship in the served as the backup to Williams for the last three years. Byrd is NAIA,” Jones said in reference to Shorter’s announcement in July well versed in the option offense and fills a vital leadership role. that it would be ending its 50-year association with the NAIA to Byrd, however, shares something with every other Shorter become an NCAA Division II member in 2012. quarterback: inexperience. In three years, Byrd has played in just 11 “We visualize ourselves as champions,” the coach said. “That’s games, five of those coming last season. a title we always with which we always want to be associated.” “He’s very intelligent, extremely loyal and committed to this football team,” Jones said of the senior. “He worked every day as if OFFENSE he had to play each Saturday. He knows the system and is mentally tough. If somebody else wants to play there, they’ll have to beat Quarterback him out.” Junior Cory Thacker, who has been Shorter’s punter for the last In order to make a run at a championship, the Hawks must find two years, returns to the position he assumed when he led Rome a replacement for the quarterback who led them to that 2008 High to the state playoffs several years ago. Mid-South crown – the now-graduated Ben Williams, a three-year “We needed him to do that for us,” Jones said of Thacker’s starter that provided more than 1,000 yards in total offense last fall punting role. “He’s a team guy. Whatever you ask him to do, he’ll do and concluded his career at Shorter having run for 2,041 yards and it. He knows the system and is getting better.” passed for 1,503 more. While Byrd and Thacker offer SU upperclassmen support at
8 SHORTER UNIVERSITY HAWKS quarterback, the Hawks have assembled some potentially potent Senior Antwon Appleton is determined to close out his career freshmen, including the highly recruited Eric Dodson of Thomasville. on a high note and return to the his first team All-Mid-South As the quarterback at Thomas County Central, which operates form of 2009 when he ran for 758 yards. Battling injuries last fall, the same option offense Shorter features, Dodson accounted for Appleton gained 204 yards on 24 carries and a pair of TDs and 3,820 yards in total offense and 33 touchdowns in two seasons as a enters his senior campaign having gone over 1,000 yards for his starter. career. “He’s gotten a lot of publicity and rightly so,” Jones said of Junior Brandon Morten, who also poses a huge threat on Dodson. “He’ll be quicker and faster than anyone we’ve got at special teams as Shorter’s punt returner, gave the Hawks quick quarterback.” strike ability last season when he rushed for 321 yards and eight Two more freshmen could also enter into the Hawks’ touchdowns. Junior Caleb Collins added another 120 yards and quarterback picture: Dylan Haynes of Cherokee County High and sophomore Roderick Jones returns after rolling for 240 yards and Glenn Cassedy of Evans High in Augusta. four touchdowns on just 16 carries. Senior Kevin Hall, sophomore Bradley Moon and sophomore Fullback transfer Jonny Sitton, who comes to Shorter from Florida Southern, round out Shorter’s go-to guys at slotback. The ground game is a staple of Shorter Football and this season “These guys have to run the ball, catch the ball and block,” said there is little reason to doubt that the Hawks will continue lead the Jones. “You want a guy who doesn’t mind mixing it up and we have nation in rushing. several of them. We’ve never had this much quality depth at this After leading the country in rushing in 2008 and 2009, Shorter position.” finished last season ranked No. 2 in the nation in rushing at 310 yards per game – even after being held to just under 275 yards Wide Receiver rushing combined in its first two games. Both fullbacks who graced the field for the first time as freshmen Although the Hawks’ bread and butter is their ground game, Jones last season are back for more – sophomores Kenny Foster and C.J. knows that putting the ball in the air is a must this season and he is Scott. confident that a young group of wideouts will be ready to respond. The 6-foot, 210-pound Foster ended his first season as the For the last three seasons, the now-graduated T.C. Jay has Hawks’ leading rusher, gaining 671 yards on 124 carries, eight of been the main target. Jay led the team last season with 10 grabs them going for touchdowns. He also wasted little time putting his and ended his career as Shorter’s No. 2 all-time leader in receiving name in Shorter’s record book when he scored four touchdowns in yards. Shorter’s thrilling overtime win over national power and eventual The Hawks have a pair of veterans back in senior Dustin Duckett Mid-South East champ Georgetown. and junior Allen Huntley and a host of players determined to get an Scott matched his running mate’s single-game touchdown opportunity. record when the 5-11, 195-pounder reached the end zone Junior Kareem Hawkins has moved over from the defensive four times in the Hawks’ upset of nationally ranked Webber side of the ball, sophomores Gary Tiller and Elie Haynes will get International. Scott finished the year rushing for 337 yards in six their first shot at seeing time on the field and freshmen Kris Escho games. and Terian Beavers could enter into the picture. Both players entered camp with noticeable physical “The passing game is vital for us,” Jones stressed. “Our improvements – the burly and rugged Foster trimmed down to add receivers give us so much run support by blocking, but their speed to his bullish running style while the speedy and elusive Scott percentage of catching passes for touchdowns is greater than most bulked up to help him absorbed the weekly pounding that comes offenses because they draw one-on-one coverage.” with the fullback position. “Both are working hard,” Jones said of Foster and Scott. Offensive Line “They’re strong character kids and they’re both physical. Numbers- wise [at the position] we’re in good shape.” Perhaps the biggest reason why Shorter is expected to remain as Adding to the depth at fullback are senior T.J. Telfair and junior the top running team in the NAIA is due to what the Hawks boast in William Jones. the trenches, where the majority of last year’s starting front returns intact. Slotback Back to open up the holes are two seniors who earned first team All-Mid-South honors in 2010 – right guard Nick Newborn and The slotback position is loaded with depth and experience as five left tackle Andy Kellogg. veterans return to the fold. Senior left guard Sam Robison also returns to line up, as does Senior Abdull Haynes, who sat out last season, is good to go sophomore center Stephen Powell. once again for the Hawks and will provide plenty of muscle and Sophomore right tackle Josh Clements hopes to return to blocking prowess on the edge. action after he fully recovers from a back injury, but the Hawks
9 2011 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE don’t o have t look far for someone to step in as senior Josh Dorminy Hawkins of Lyons, who joined the team in the spring after playing at and junior Michael Ozment have the experience to contribute. Georgia Military College. Depth along the offensive line is critical and the Hawks have That pair is just the tip of the enormous linebacker iceberg plenty this season. Shorter has this fall. Juniors Dylan Holtman, Justin White and Jacob Sophomores Kendall Dials and Landon Littlejohn and freshman Carmean; sophomores Anthony Hudgins and Warren Brooks; and Chris Beno of Newnan are ready to step in at tackle. Junior Tyler freshmen Dominique Henfield of Savannah and Alan Samson of Thomas, sophomore Ben Peterson and freshmen Ryan Robinson Woodbine are also in the mix. and Austin Panell add to the numbers at guard and junior John “We’ll be good there,” Bartik said. “There’s a lot of talent.” Fricks is ready to go at center if needed. At tight end, Shorter’s 1-2 punch will come from senior Collin Outside Linebacker Wooddy and junior Quay Boddie. Sophomore Zach Peek could also see playing time. The strength of Shorter’s defense may be at outside linebacker, “They cheer for each other,” Jones said of the offensive line. where a trio of seasoned senior veterans leads the way. “They take a lot of pride in how we run the ball.” Suiting up for the final time are former All-Conference selection Daniel Hazard, who was the second leading tackler last year with 49 DEFENSE stops, 7.5 tackles for loss, a sack and an interception, Jamey Rice, who had 24 tackles and a sack in 2010 and Collyn Copeland, who Nose Tackle was credited with 25 stops last fall. Junior Spencer Smith, who had 37 tackles a year ago, is also After finishing last season as one of the top rushing defenses in the ready to go as is sophomore Zach Mann, who picked off a pair of conference, Shorter’s defensive front carries plenty of pride into passes last season to go along with 29 tackles, and sophomore 2011. This year, however, the Hawks will have to count on some Jamal Aquil, who moves from end to outside linebacker. new faces to handle the rugged chores in the middle. Freshmen Kedron Aker of Calhoun and Jake Nix of Rome round Junior K-Sun Manzano emerged as a contender after the walk- out the outside linebacker possibilities for the Hawks. on turned in a solid performance during spring drills, while junior “We have the experience and young depth,” said Bartik. “I’m Kyle Farmer and sophomore Nate Newborn are also in the picture pleased.” along with freshman Damien Riden. Cornerback End For the second straight year, Shorter will have two of the tallest With a concentrated effort being made to beef up their pass rush, cornerbacks in the conference as senior Mason Strickland (6-2) and the Hawks have assembled a group of defensive ends that should sophomore Austin Ingram (6-1) return. be able to fill that role. Last season, Strickland held his own at corner where he Heading the list is sophomore Jamal Denson, who as a registered 42 tackles, while Ingram made an immediate impact as a freshman starter in 2010 recorded 26 total tackles, two of those for freshman picking up 36 tackles and picking off two passes. losses. There’s even more experience at the position as senior Dennis After missing last year with a knee injury, senior Justin Hooper Toney returns, as do sophomores Ryan Rigdon and Mike Peeples. is healthy and dedicated to ending his time at Shorter on a positive Freshmen Claude Deriso of Americus and Wesley Clay of note, and sophomore Richard Hyde is hoping to hear his number Royston are also on the radar. called. Two transfers, Jermel Bennett, who comes to Shorter from Safety Carson-Newman, and Daniel Alexis, who arrives from Western Carolina, could make a quick impact for the Hawks, as could When it comes to the last line of defense, the Hawks will have freshmen Bruce Boydstun and Logan Masley. manpower to answer the call with proven veterans. Juniors Desmond Clark and Eric Stallworth return after putting Inside Linebacker up solid numbers in 2010, with Clark notching 45 tackles and leading the team with three interceptions and Stallworth making 42 The loss of three-time all-conference standout Garrett Hochstetler stops and picking off a pass. to graduation left a huge hole in the Hawks’ linebacking corps, but Seniors Josh Gibson, who had 25 hits last season, and Mike Shorter defensive coordinator Mike Bartik feels the unit won’t miss McWilliams have shown they can handle the position as well, while a beat inside. sophomore Jake Thompson could add his name into the mix. A familiar face and a new face could become a deadly tandem “We’ve got more potential than any defense we’ve had,” for the Hawks at the two inside backer spots – sophomore Josh Bartik said. “Will it be better than that 2008 defense? That’s to be White, who had 42 tackles last year, and junior transfer Demery determined, but if it comes together they’ll surpass that group.
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“Some of the kids have come up to me and said, ‘Coach. We’ve been talking…’ I like that – the ‘we’ part of it,” Bartik added. “But we still haven’t proven anything.”
Special Teams
Shorter returns some key special teams personnel this fall. Back to handle placekicking duties are junior David Guilford sophomore Troy Postell. Freshman Ben Fendig will challenge for some reps as well. While he contends for playing time at quarterback, Thacker is already a proven punter and is determined to improve on his 37.6 yards per punt average – his longest was a school record 75-yard boot – from 2010. Not to be overlooked is the return of the Hawks’ long snapper, senior Derik Cooper, who has assumed long snapping duties the past two seasons. Back to field punts will be Morten, who last year was ranked No. 6 in nation with a 12.5-yard return average and set a school record with a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown against West Alabama. Shorter has a three-headed monster to return kickoffs in Jones, Appleton and Collins. Jones found himself handling 14 kickoffs last year and posted a 19.1 average, Appleton had just seven runbacks but made the most of them boasting a 30.7 average, and Collins Senior linebacker Daniel Hazard could end up in the top five of had nine returns for an 11.6 average. Shorter’s all-time tackles list with another strong season.
Schedule
The Hawks open the season on Sept. 10 in Babson Park, Fla., in a 2011 Schedule rematch against the team that was one of SU’s biggest upset victims Date Opponent Time last fall – Webber International, which is ranked No. 20 nationally in Sept. 10 @ Webber International 1:30 pm the NAIA Top 25 Preseason Coaches Poll. After returning to Rome for its home opener on Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Pikeville # 1:30 pm against non-division foe Pikeville, Shorter is back on the road for Sept. 24 @ Georgetown 1:30 pm another huge test on Sept. 24 against ninth-ranked Georgetown, Oct. 1 @ Faulkner * 2:30 pm a squad that will be looking for revenge after falling in overtime to the Hawks last season. Oct. 8 Cumberland (Tenn.) *$ 1:30 pm The Hawks then venture into the meat of their Mid-South Oct. 15 Belhaven *% 3:30 pm schedule starting with a trip to Faulkner in Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 22 @ Cumberlands (Ky.) * 1:30 pm on Oct. 1 and back-to-back home showdowns against No. 18 Cumberland (Tenn.) on Oct. 8 and Belhaven on Oct. 15. Oct. 29 @ Edward Waters 1:30 pm Wrapping up the key middle part of SU’s slate is a trip to Nov. 5 @ Union (Ky.) * 12 pm Williamsburg, Ky., where the Hawks take on No. 16-ranked Nov. 12 Bethel (Tenn.) *^ 1:30 pm Cumberlands on Oct. 22. After a road trip to play non-conference foe Edward Waters in Jacksonville, Fla., on Oct. 29, the Hawks close out the season with Home games in bold played at Barron Stadium two final Mid-South contests, visiting Union (Ky.) on Nov. 5 and * Mid-South West Division game hosting Bethel (Tenn.) on Nov. 12 in the regular season finale. Shorter was picked by the Mid-South coaches to finish third # Childhood Cancer Awareness / SPLOST Appreciation in the West Division behind Cumberlands and Cumberland, which $ Breast Cancer Awareness / HOF / Championship Saturday were selected to finish first and second, respectively. % Homecoming & Alumni Weekend Georgetown was the preseason choice to win the Mid-South East crown. ^ Senior Day
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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School Kedron Aker ...... LB 6-0 210 So. Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun High School Daniel Alexis ...... DL 6-2 250 So. Fayetteville, Ga./Our Lady of Mercy Zach Allen ...... DL 6-1 230 Fr. Jefferson, Ga./Jefferson High School Antwon Appleton ...... SB 5-8 190 Sr. Fort Payne, Ala./Dutchtown High School Jamal Aquil ...... LB 6-2 205 So. Jackson, Ga./Jackson High School Hunter Bagley ...... LB 5-11 200 Fr. Dacula, Ga./Hebron Christian Academy Edgar Battiste Jr...... DB 5-9 160 Fr. Brunswick, Ga./Glynn Academy Terian Beavers ...... WR 6-3 210 Fr. Rockmart, Ga./Rockmart High School Kyle Beck ...... OL 6-0 190 Fr. Cedar Bluff, Ala./Cedar Bluff High School Ethan Bennett ...... DB 6-0 200 So. Dalton, Ga./Dalton High School Jermel Bennett ...... DL 6-1 245 So. Augusta, Ga./Georgia Southern University Chris Beno ...... OL 5-11 270 Fr. Newnan, Ga./Newnan High School Quincy Bishop ...... DB 5-7 190 Jr. Dalton, Ga./Northwest Whitfield High School Quay Boddie ...... TE 5-11 220 Jr. LaGrange, Ga./Calloway High School Chase Bowles ...... OL 6-3 280 So. LaGrange, Ga./Calloway High School Chaz Bowles ...... OL 6-3 310 So. LaGrange, Ga./Calloway High School Tyler Bradford ...... OL 6-0 200 Fr. Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove High School Lamar Brooks ...... SB 5-10 210 So. Gainesville, Ga./Chestatee High School Warren Brooks ...... LB 5-11 200 Fr. Macon, Ga./Mount de Sales Academy David Byrd ...... QB 6-0 200 Sr. Fayetteville, Ga./Whitewater High School Jacob Carmean ...... LB 5-10 200 So. Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain High School Glenn Cassedy ...... QB 5-8 160 Fr. Evans, Ga./Evans High School Albert Chavis ...... FB 5-11 180 Fr. Savannah, Ga./Bryan County High School Desmond Clark ...... DB 5-11 180 Jr. Rome, Ga./Rome High School Wesley Clay ...... DB 5-9 160 Fr. Royston, Ga./Franklin County High School Josh Clements ...... OL 6-3 230 Jr. Oak Grove, Ala./Fyffe High School Caleb Collins ...... SB 5-5 160 Jr. Savannah, Ga./Benedictine Military Academy Jared Cooley ...... FB 5-7 190 So. Carrollton, Ga./Carrollton High School Derik Cooper ...... DB 5-9 180 Sr. Flintstone, Ga./Ridgeland High School Collyn Copeland ...... LB 6-2 225 Sr. Rome, Ga./Rome High School Adam Corbin ...... OL 5-10 295 Fr. Rome, Ga./Coosa High School Marktavious Dasher ...... WR 5-10 185 Fr. Lyons, Ga./Toombs High School Ethan Dean ...... SB 5-6 165 So. New Hope, Ala./New Hope High School Jamal Denson ...... DL 6-1 240 So. Tifton, Ga./Tifton County High School Claude Deriso ...... DB 5-9 160 Fr. Americus, Ga./Americus-Sumter High School Kendall Dials ...... OL 6-0 240 Fr. Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove High School Seth Dodd ...... LB 5-11 205 Fr. Fort Payne, Ala./Fort Payne High School Eric Dodson ...... QB 5-8 165 Fr. Thomasville, Ga./Thomas County Central High School Josh Dorminy ...... OL 6-2 240 Sr. Darien, Ga./McIntosh High School Dustin Duckett ...... WR 5-9 180 Sr. Albertville, Ala./Albertville High School Tyler Edgeman ...... LB 5-11 225 Fr. LaFayette, Ga./Lafayette High School Kris Escho ...... WR 5-9 195 So. Marietta, Ga./Sprayberry Kyle Farmer ...... DL 5-10 240 Jr. Chickamauga, Ga./Gordon Lee High School Jordan Fee ...... FB 6-0 220 Fr. Rainsville, Ala./Plainview High School
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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School Ben Fendig ...... K 5-8 165 Fr. St. Simons Island, Ga./Glynn Academy Pat Fields ...... DL 5-8 250 Fr. Americus, Ga./Americus-Sumter High School John Foley ...... LB 6-0 220 Fr. Dacula, Ga./Hebron Christian Academy Kenny Foster ...... FB 6-0 210 So. Canton, Ga./Cherokee High School John Fricks ...... OL 6-4 285 Sr. Fyffe, Ala./Fyffe High School Tyler Gattuso ...... LB 6-2 195 So. Largo, Fla./Indian Rocks Christian School Josh Gibson ...... DB 5-11 200 Sr. Watkinsville, Ga./Oconee County High School Trevor Gilbert ...... OL 5-7 200 Jr. Jonesboro, Ga./Dutchtown High School Elijah Goodrich ...... TE 6-0 210 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga./Starr’s Mill High School David Guilford ...... K 5-11 205 Jr. Rome, Ga./Rome High School Thomas Guinn ...... DL 5-9 215 So. Ringgold, Ga./Ringgold High School Zac Hairston ...... OL 6-2 315 Fr. Fort Payne, Ala./Fort Payne High School Kevin Hall ...... SB 6-0 185 Sr. McDonough, Ga./Mount Vernon High School Deveion Haselrig ...... DB 5-11 160 Sr. Rome, Ga./Coosa High School Demery Hawkins ...... LB 6-1 240 Jr. Lyons, Ga./Georgia Military College Kareem Hawkins ...... WR 6-2 185 Jr. Dalton, Ga./Dalton High School Abdull Haynes ...... SB 6-0 215 Sr. Villa Rica, Ga./Villa Rica High School Dylan Haynes ...... QB 6-0 185 Fr. Canton, Ga./Cherokee High School Elie Haynes ...... WR 6-0 175 So. Atlanta, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian School Daniel Hazard ...... LB 5-11 185 Sr. East Providence, R.I./Sprayberry High School (Ga.) Devin Helvie ...... WR 5-10 170 Fr. Hainsville, Ga./Liberty County High School Dominique Henfield ...... LB 6-3 230 Fr. Savannah, Ga./Calvary Day School Matt Herod ...... DB 5-8 175 Jr. Adairsville, Ga./Adairsville High School Anthony Hipp Jr...... DB 6-0 150 Fr. Stone Mountain, Ga./Miller Grove High School Marcus Holmes ...... LB 6-0 200 Fr. Cairo, Ga./Cairo High School Dylan Holtman ...... LB 5-10 215 Jr. Adairsville, Ga./Adairsville High School Aaron Hooks ...... DB 6-0 190 Fr. Adairsville, Ga./Adairsville High School Justin Hooper ...... DL 6-6 230 Sr. Ranger, Ga./Gordon Central High School Anthony Hudgins ...... LB 6-3 225 Fr. Columbus, Ga./Shaw High School Allen Huntley ...... WR 5-8 165 Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Frederick Douglass High School Richard Hyde ...... DL 6-4 215 Jr. Cartersville, Ga./Woodland High School Austin Ingram ...... DB 6-2 180 So. Senoia, Ga./East Coweta High School Roderick Jones ...... SB 6-0 190 So. Hinesville, Ga./Liberty County High School William Jones ...... FB 5-9 205 Jr. West Palm Beach, Fla./Seminole Ridge High School Andy Kellogg ...... OL 6-2 220 Sr. Buford, Ga./Buford High School Bilal Kemp ...... DB 5-11 190 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla./Eaglesville Academy Ryan Kerr ...... OL 6-5 250 Fr. Suwanee, Ga./Hebron Christian Academy Kenny Langford ...... K 5-9 145 Fr. Dallas, Ga./Paulding County High School Landon Littlejohn ...... OL 6-4 250 Sr. LaFayette, Ga./LaFayette High School Zach Mann ...... LB 5-11 210 Jr. Fayetteville, Ga./Whitewater High School K-Sun Manzano ...... DL 5-11 285 So. Alabaster, Ala./Thompson High School Logan Masley ...... DL 6-3 240 Fr. Calhoun, Ga./Sonoraville High School Jesse Maynor ...... OL 5-11 260 Fr. Lindale, Ga./Pepperell High School J.B. McClain ...... LB 5-8 185 Fr. Rabun Gap, Ga./Rabun Gap High School
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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School Alex McGhee ...... LB 6-0 200 So. LaGrange, Ga./Troup High School Joshua McKay ...... SB 5-8 185 Fr. Roswell, Ga./Dunwoody High School Marty McLain ...... LB 5-10 205 Fr. Douglasville, Ga./Harvester Christian Academy Gabe Miller ...... OL 6-4 265 So. Blairsville, Ga./Union County High School Cecil Mills ...... OL 6-0 240 So. Loganville, Ga./Loganville High School Aaron Mize ...... P 6-3 205 Fr. Chickamauga, Ga./Gordon Lee High School Bradley Moon ...... SB 5-11 190 So. Conyers, Ga./Salem High School Colby Morris ...... OL 6-0 265 So. East Dublin, Ga./East Laurens High School Brandon Morten ...... SB 5-7 150 Jr. Brunswick, Ga./Glynn Academy Nate Newborn ...... DL 5-11 290 So. Cartersville, Ga./Cartersville High School Nick Newborn ...... OL 6-1 305 Sr. Cartersville, Ga./Cartersville High School Jake Nix ...... LB 6-3 210 Fr. Calhoun, Ga./Armuchee High School Michael Ozment ...... OL 6-0 225 Jr. Silver Creek, Ga./Pepperell High School Gabe Padgett ...... OL 6-1 215 Fr. Athens, Ga./Athens Academy Austin Panell ...... OL 6-4 325 So. Fort Payne, Ala./Fort Payne High School Michael Peeples ...... DB 5-5 165 So. Mableton, Ga./Pebblebrook High School Ben Peterson ...... OL 5-11 260 So. Marietta, Ga./Hillgrove High School Nick Phillips ...... LB 6-0 230 So. Cartersville, Ga./Woodland High School Jeshua Pope ...... LB 5-11 190 Fr. Lawrenceville, Ga./Grayson High School Troy Postell ...... K 6-1 180 So. Powder Springs, Ga./McEachern High School Steven Powell ...... OL 6-0 240 Jr. Thomasville, Ga./Thomas County High School Justin Redd ...... FB 5-11 220 So. Bridgeport, Ala./North Jackson High School Nick Reed ...... DB 6-0 200 So. Cedar Bluff, Ala./Cedar Bluff High School Jamey Rice ...... LB 6-0 220 Sr. Colbert, Ga./Madison County High School Cole Richards ...... TE 6-4 245 Fr. Loganville, Ga./Loganville High School David Richardson ...... OL 6-0 225 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga./Whitewater High School Damien Riden ...... DL 6-0 310 Fr. Carnesville, Ga./Franklin County High School Ryan Robinson ...... OL 6-2 250 Fr. Waco, Ga./Haralson County High School Sam Robison ...... OL 5-10 275 Sr. Bremen, Ga./Bremen High School SaDarius Rooks ...... FB 5-7 195 Fr. Monticello, Ga./Jasper County High School Jake Rupright ...... DB 5-11 190 Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind./West Noble High School Darius Sabbides ...... DL 6-1 240 So. Largo, Fla./Indian Rocks Christian High School Alan Samson ...... LB 6-3 205 Fr. Woodbine, Ga./Camden County High School Jake Schmidt ...... LB 6-0 235 So. Rome, Ga./Armuchee High School C.J. Scott ...... FB 5-11 195 So. Lyons, Ga./Toombs County High School Jordan Shaw ...... DB 6-2 180 Fr. Jasper, Ga./Pickens County High School Forrest Shealy ...... WR 5-11 185 Jr. Winterville, Ga./Athens Christian School Cody Simpson ...... WR 6-0 190 Fr. Trion, Ga./Trion High School Jonny Sitton ...... SB 5-7 170 So. Largo, Fla./University of South Florida Spencer Smith ...... LB 6-1 205 Jr. Newnan, Ga./East Coweta High School Eric Stallworth ...... DB 6-1 215 Jr. Kennesaw, Ga./Harrison High School Diamond Stewart ...... FB 5-9 180 Fr. Acworth, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain High School Mason Strickland ...... DB 6-2 185 Jr. Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun High School Tyler Stroud ...... OL 6-3 235 Fr. Centre, Ala./Cherokee County High School
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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School Justin Studdard ...... SB 5-7 175 Fr. Cullman, Ala./Fairview High School Trevor Tatum ...... SB 5-10 185 So. Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove High School Zach Taylor...... WR 5-6 155 Fr. Cedar Bluff, Ala./Cedar Bluff High School T.J. Telfair ...... FB 5-10 220 Sr. Savannah, Ga./Benedictine Military Academy Cory Thacker ...... QB 6-0 185 Jr. Rome, Ga./Rome High School Trey Thomas ...... OL 6-1 180 Fr. Athens, Ga./Clark Central High School Tyler Thomas ...... OL 6-4 290 Jr. Woodstock, Ga./Etowah High School Jake Thompson ...... DB 6-1 200 So. Leesburg, Ala./Sand Rock High School Gary Tiller ...... WR 5-9 190 So. Lawrenceville, Ga./Collins Hill High School Tyler Tillery ...... LB 5-8 175 Jr. Douglasville, Ga./Alexander High School Dennis Toney ...... DB 5-10 170 Sr. Bethlehem, Ga./Apalachee High School Hayden Tucker ...... QB 6-1 175 Fr. Trion Ga./Trion High School Keenan Umble ...... FB 5-7 185 Fr. Elberton, Ga./Elberton County High School Daniel Walker ...... DL 6-5 240 So. Zebulon, Ga./Pike County High School Tyler Washington ...... SB 5-8 180 Fr. Tucker, Ga./Tucker High School Eric Weaver ...... DL 6-3 320 Fr. Gilmer County, Ga./Gilmer High School Josh White ...... LB 6-0 220 So. Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun High School Justin White ...... LB 5-10 195 Jr. Dalton, Ga./Northwest Whitfield High School Caleb Womble ...... OL 6-1 270 Fr. Savannah, Ga./Savannah Christian High School Anthony Woodard ...... LB 5-11 215 Fr. Evans, Ga./Evans High School Collin Wooddy ...... TE 6-0 220 Sr. Fayetteville, Ga./Whitewater High School Timothy Wright ...... LB 5-7 200 So. Athens, Ga./Clark Central High School Darrell Wright ...... WR 5-11 170 Fr. Brunswick, Ga./Brunswick High School
Head Coach: Phil Jones (7th season, Mercer University, 1968, 37-29 career record)
Executive Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Mike Bartik Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator: Tim Mathis Offensive Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator: Paul Pitts Inside Linebackers Coach/Team Chaplain: Ronnie Newberry Wide Receivers Coach/Academic Coordinator: Shawn Turner Outside Linebackers Coach/Video Coordinator: Zack Smith Defensive Ends Coach: Johnny Gulledge Noseguards Coach: Jimmy Rosato Graduate Assistant: A.J. Cooley Graduate Assistant: Calvin Gibson Graduate Assistant: Kyndraus Guy Graduate Assistant: Garrett Hochstetler Graduate Assistant: Nardis Walker Graduate Assistant: Ryan Willoughby Volunteer Assistant: Donald Stamey Assistant Director of Football Operations: Taylor Bane
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2011 SCHEDULE
@ WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Saturday, September 10 • 1:30 pm ET • Legions Field
Location: Babson Park, Fla. President: Keith Wade Founded: 1927 Athletic Director: Bill Heath Enrollment: 700 Head Coach: Kelly Scott Nickname: Warriors Career Record: 22-29 Colors: Green & Gold 2010 Record: 7-4 Affiliation: NAIA Series: Shorter, 2-1 (Last: Shorter, 42-14)
vs. UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE Saturday, September 17 • 1:30 pm ET • Barron Stadium
Location: Pikeville, Ky. President: Governor Paul E. Patton Founded: 1889 Athletic Director: Robert Staggs Enrollment: 1,156 Head Coach: Dudley Hilton Nickname: Bears Career Record: 0-0 Colors: Orange & Black 2010 Record: 2-8, 2-4 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: Shorter, 3-2 (Last: Shorter, 49-14)
@ GEORGETOWN COLLEGE Saturday, September 24 • 1:30 pm ET • Toyota Stadium
Location: Georgetown, Ky. President: Dr. William Crouch Founded: 1787 Athletic Director: Eric Ward Enrollment: 1,500 Head Coach: Bill Cronin Nickname: Tigers Career Record: 133-35 Colors: Orange & Black 2010 Record: 8-3, 6-0 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: GC, 2-1 (Last: Shorter, 47-46 OT)
@ FAULKNER Saturday, October 1 • 2:30 pm ET • Cramton Bowl
Location: Montgomery, Ala. President: Dr. Billy Hilyer Founded: 1942 Athletic Director: Brent Barker Enrollment: 2,700 Head Coach: Gregg Baker Nickname: Eagles Career Record: 5-16 Colors: Royal Blue, Gray & Black 2010 Record: 3-7, 2-4 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: Shorter, 3-0 (Last: Shorter, 31-10)
vs. CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY Saturday, October 8 • 1:30 pm ET • Barron Stadium
Location: Lebanon, Tenn. President: Dr. Harvill Eaton Founded: 1842 Athletic Director: Ron Pavan Enrollment: 1,345 Head Coach: Dewayne Alexander Nickname: Bulldogs Career Record: 26-27 Colors: Maroon & White 2010 Record: 8-3, 4-2 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: Shorter, 4-2 (Last: Cumberland, 22-14)
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2011 SCHEDULE vs. BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY Saturday, October 15 • 3:30 pm ET • Barron Stadium
Location: Jackson, Miss. President: Dr. Roger Parrott Founded: 1883 Athletic Director: Scott Little Enrollment: 2,500 Head Coach: Joe Thrasher Nickname: Blazers Career Record: 10-12 Colors: Green & Gold 2010 Record: 4-7, 1-5 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: Tied, 3-3 (Last: Shorter, 25-24)
@ UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS Saturday, October 22 • 1:30 pm ET • James H. Taylor II Stadium
Location: Williamsburg, Ky. President: Dr. James Taylor Founded: 1889 Athletic Director: Randy Vernon Enrollment: 2,100 Head Coach: John Bland Nickname: Patriots Career Record: 49-17 Colors: Maroon & White 2010 Record: 7-4, 5-1 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: UC, 3-1 (Last: UC, 21-14)
@ EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE Saturday, October 29 • 1:30 pm ET • Earl S. Kitchings Stadium
Location: Jacksonville, Fla. President: Nathaniel Glover Founded: 1866 Athletic Director: Johnny Rembert Enrollment: 839 Head Coach: Brad Bernard Nickname: Tigers Career Record: 0-0 Colors: Purple, Orange & White 2010 Record: 2-9 Affiliation: NAIA Series: First Meeting
@ UNION COLLEGE Saturday, November 5 • 12 pm ET • Burch/Nau Field
Location: Barbourville, Ky. President: Stephen Ainlay Founded: 1879 Athletic Director: Darin Wilson Enrollment: 1,350 Head Coach: Tommy Reid Nickname: Bulldogs Career Record: 42-60 Colors: Orange & Black 2010 Record: 7-4, 4-2 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: Shorter, 3-2 (Last: Union, 37-31) vs. BETHEL UNIVERSITY Saturday, November 12 • 1:30 pm ET • Barron Stadium
Location: McKenzie, Tenn. President: Dr. Robert Prosser Founded: 1842 Athletic Director: Glenn Hayes Enrollment: 1,300 Head Coach: Dino Kaklis Nickname: Wildcats Career Record: 52-44 Colors: Purple & Gold 2010 Record: 5-5, 3-3 Mid-South Affiliation: NAIA Series: Bethel, 3-2 (Last: Bethel, 36-26)
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HEAD COACH, PHIL JONES
Jones led the Hawks to at least six wins in four straight seasons from 2006-2009. In 2008, Jones guided Shorter to its first-ever Mid-South Conference West Division crown and a program-best nine victories. Shorter captured its first berth into the NAIA Football Championship Series and ended the season ranked No. 11 in the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. For his work in 2008, Jones picked up a wealth of post-season awards including Mid-South Conference West Division Coach of the Year and American Football Coaches’ Association (AFCA) Region I Coach of the Year. Jones was also honored as the 2008 Grant Teaff FCA National Coach of the Year, joining an elite class of honorees that includes Tommy Bowden, Sylvester Croom and Tommy Tuberville. In 2009, Jones’ charges returned to the upper echelon of the national polls, climbing as high as No. 10 in the ratings. Shorter’s A.J. Cooley and Logan Lollis repeated as Mid-South Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively, and were each honored as College Fanz NAIA All-Americans. Cooley became Shorter’s first- Phil Jones ever AFCA All-America selection. Head Coach In his six years, Jones has had 59 student-athletes earn 7th Season Mid-South All-Conference honors, five student-athletes named 37-29 (.560), 16-16 Mid-South (.500) Mid-South Player of the Year, 16 student-athletes named NAIA Mercer University, 1968 Scholar-Athletes and 89 student-athletes appear on the Mid-South All-Academic team. Phil Jones enters his seventh season as Shorter University head Jones came to Shorter in 2005 from NCAA Division I-AA football coach having led the Hawks to four winning seasons in (now Football Championship Subdivision) Gardner-Webb the program’s first six years, a run that includes one conference University in Boiling Springs, N.C. He served as an assistant coach championship and Shorter’s first berth into the NAIA Football for the Bulldogs, who won back-to-back Big South Conference Championship Series. championships during his tenure. Under Jones’ guidance, Shorter has established itself as a Prior to Gardner-Webb, Jones served as an assistant coach at national power within the NAIA and continues to strive for and Southern Methodist University and coached under Jim Donnan achieve excellence both on and off the field. Jones’ passion for at the University of Georgia from 1997-2001. Jones held several Christian leadership and fostering Christ-like relationships remains a positions at Georgia including defensive end coach, special teams tried and true cornerstone of the Shorter football program and has coordinator and wide receivers coach. During Jones’ stint in Athens, helped the Hawks achieve tremendous success. the Bulldogs captured four straight bowl victories and compiled a Although they narrowly missed out on a fifth straight winning record of 35-13. season in 2010, Jones and the Hawks notched several notable In addition to his collegiate coaching success, Jones coached achievements. Georgia high school football for 29 years beginning in 1968 at Shorter defeated eventual Mid-South East Division champion Northside High School in Warner Robins. Jones acquired his and three-time NAIA national champion Georgetown College for the first head coaching position in 1973 at Jeff Davis High School in first time in school history, boasted the nation’s No. 2 rushing attack Hazelhurst, Ga., and later served as head football coach and Athletic at over 310 yards a game and set school records for rushing yards Director at Fitzgerald High School from 1975-79. and total yards in a single game in a blowout win over nationally- Jones moved on to Dooly County High School from 1980-84 ranked Webber International where he again served as head football coach and Athletic Director, The Hawks were also part of college football history, lining up leading the football team to a 31-7 overall record during that in front of 30,237 fans at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta against NCAA span. In 1983, Jones was named AA Coach of the Year and Macon Division I Georgia State University in the Panthers’ first-ever game. Telegraph Middle Georgia Coach of the Year. Shorter’s achievements off the field rivaled those on it as the From 1984-97, Jones was the head football coach at Winder- Hawks set program records by placing 23 athletes on the Mid-South Barrow High School, leading his teams to the playoffs eight times Conference All-Academic team and having six players honored as and compiling an 81-58-2 record in those 14 years. NAIA Scholar-Athletes. In 1993, Winder-Barrow advanced to the State AAA semifinals,
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“Jones was honored as the 2008 Grant Teaff FCA National Coach of the Year, joining an elite class of honorees that includes Tommy Bowden, Sylvester Croom and Tommy Tuberville.” earning Jones the honor of 1993 AAA Coach of the Year. Jones, who served on the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Executive Committee for three terms and as the PHIL JONES’ HEAD COACHING RECORD organization’s chairman from 1993-95, was named AAA Athletic Year School Overall Conf. Finish Director of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association in 1994. 2005 Shorter 3-7 0-5 6th A native of Thomaston, Ga., Jones graduated from Mercer 2006 Shorter 7-4 4-1 2nd University in 1968. He and his wife, Janie, have two children and 2007 Shorter 7-4 3-2 2nd five grandchildren. 2008 Shorter 9-3 4-1 1st 2009 Shorter 6-5 3-3 3rd 2010 Shorter 5-6 2-4 4th OTHERS ON PHIL JONES... Career/Totals 37-29 16-16 “Phil Jones holds a great knowledge of Georgia and this region of the country and has a tremendous background with high school coaches in the state. Phil has a good feel for what is required to develop young men and is an outstanding coach.” -- Jim Donnan, former University of Georgia head coach
“Being a successful coach goes back to leadership, not necessarily from a standpoint of teaching technique or skill, but more in terms of good moral character. That is the kind of leadership that defines people like Coach Jones. Integrity is the real cornerstone. Shorter has been a great place for Phil, and he’s been amazing for the community and for the lives he has inevitably touched.” -- Vince Dooley, legendary University of Georgia head coach and Athletic Director
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COACHING STAFF Mike Bartik Tim Mathis Executive Associate Head Coach Assistant Head Coach Defensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator / Slot Backs 7th Season 7th Season Furman University, 1974 Georgia Southern University, 1996
Shorter University executive associate Rome, Ga., native Tim Mathis enters head coach and defensive coordinator his seventh season with the Shorter Mike Bartik returns for his seventh season University coaching staff and will serve as with the Hawks’ program in 2011. the program’s assistant head coach and Before joining the Shorter staff in 2005, Bartik was the offensive coordinator for the second year after being promoted to secondary coach at Cumberland College in 2004. From 2000- the positions in 2010. 2003, Bartik served as outside linebackers coach and defensive Under Mathis’ leadership, Shorter’s offense remained at the coordinator at Gardner-Webb University. top of the NAIA rushing charts last season, ranking No. 2 in the Prior to Gardner-Webb, Bartik served as defensive coordinator NAIA at over 310 yards a game. The Hawks set new school records at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont. During his tenure for total offensive yards (547) and total rushing yards (534) in a win at Rocky Mountain from 1996-1999, Bartik helped establish that over nationally-ranked Webber International, a victory that also saw program as a national contender, producing playoff berths and three different players eclipse the 100-yard rushing mark for the Frontier Conference championships in 1998 and 1999. first time in school history. Bartik began his coaching career at Evangel College in Before coming to Shorter, Mathis coached in a number of Springfield, Mo., where he was instrumental in developing its NAIA capacities on the high school level. From 1996-1997, Mathis football program. assisted with football and soccer as a community coach at Rome Following his time at Evangel, Bartik coached prep football for High School. 10 years, carrying a .732 winning percentage before returning to From 1997-2000, Mathis worked as an offensive line the collegiate level in 1990 to coach Marion Military Institute in coach, defensive back coach, linebackers coach and defensive Alabama. coordinator at Trion High School. During his tenure at Trion, Mathis’ Collegiately, Bartik was a two-sport standout at Furman teams reached the state playoffs each year and won a regional University, earning All-South Carolina and Churchman’s All-America championship in 1999, earning Mathis the honor of Regional honors in football in 1973 and lettering three years in baseball. Assistant Coach of the Year. Upon graduation, Bartik spent two years in the World Football Mathis also coached the Trion wrestling team in 1998 and League playing for the Philadelphia Bells and the Birmingham 1999 when the squad was ranked No. 8 and No. 12 in the state, Americans. respectively. He also served as Trion’s head golf coach from 1999- A native of Atlanta, Ga., and graduate of Lakeside High School, 2001. Mathis, an alumnus of West Rome High, attended Shorter Bartik and his wife, Kimbi, have three children, Kelli, Bo and Kati. before graduating from Georgia Southern in 1996. He and his wife, Mesha, have two children, Abby (12) and Hunter (10).
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COACHING STAFF Paul Pitts Johnny Gulledge Recruiting Coordinator Defensive Ends Coach Offensive Line Coach 1st Season 7th Season Mars Hill College Shorter University, 2006
Paul Pitts begins his seventh year with the Johnny Gulledge begins his first year with Hawks and his second season as Shorter’s the Shorter University football program recruiting coordinator and offensive line after spending 30 years in high school coach. coaching and as an Athletic Director. In his first season as offensive line coach in 2010, Pitts’ unit A graduate of Mars Hill College of the SAC 8 Conference, served as the anchor for Shorter’s second-ranked rushing attack Gulledge was named an NAIA All-American, Defensive Player of the that piled up over 310 yards per game. His efforts helped the Hawks Year and All-Conference as a player. average over 300 yards on the ground for the third straight year. As a high school coach, Gulledge spent his 30 years in only Pitts is also the head coach of Shorter’s junior varsity program, three systems. He served three years at Bremen High School, 14 which first took the field in 2009 and battled to a perfect 4-0 record. years at Calhoun High School and 13 years with Bartow County at Since joining the Shorter staff as a student assistant during Adairsville High School and with the Central Office. the Hawks’ inaugural 2005 season, Pitts has filled a variety of roles Gulledge and his wife, TaRahma, have three sons: Chancey, the including equipment distribution coordinator, video coordinator oldest, serves in the United States Army and is stationed in Kabul, and student assistant supervisor. Afghanistan; Chantry is a teacher and coach at Adairsville High Pitts is a 2006 graduate of Shorter with a degree in History and and Middle School; and Caylin, the youngest, and his wife, Lauren, Political Science. recently gave Gulledge his first grandchild, Madison Elizabeth (Maddie Beth).
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COACHING STAFF Ronnie Newberry Jimmy Rosato Team Chaplain Noseguards Coach Inside Linebackers Coach 4th Season 6th Season University of Southern Mississippi East Tennessee State University, 1977
Ronnie Newberry returns to the Hawks’ Jimmy Rosato returns for his fourth season staff for a sixth season with a tremendous on the Shorter University staff and will passion for both coaching and Christian once again assume a role coaching the leadership. noseguards. Newberry has been involved in local area high school sports Rosato came to Shorter in 2008 after one year of retirement for 30 years, coaching football, track and wrestling with regional and brings over 30 years of high school and college coaching and state titles to his credit in addition to Georgia Coach of the Year experience to the Shorter staff. honors. Rosato has coached at Armuchee High, Gordon Central High, Throughout his coaching career, Newberry has been a Johnson of Gainesville, Newnan High and Trion High in Georgia dedicated high school sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian during his coaching career. During this time, Rosato was part Athletes. of region and state championship teams in football, track and Newberry, a native of Rome and graduate of Pepperell High wrestling. School, attended East Tennessee State University where he was a Rosato previously worked on Jim Carmondy’s staff at the three-year letterman in football and captain of the 1977 team. He University of Southern Mississippi. While at Southern Miss, Rosato and his wife, Diana, have been married for 31 years and have one worked with the special teams and the offensive and defensive lines daughter, Haley, and two granddaughters. while also serving as recruiting coordinator. One of the program’s prized recruits during Rosato’s three-year stint as recruiting coordinator was future Hall of Fame quarterback, Brett Favre. Rosato possesses a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and also served for three years in the United States Marine Corps. He and his wife, Dolly, have one son, Brent.
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COACHING STAFF Zack Smith Shawn Turner Outside Linebackers Coach Wide Receivers Coach Video Coordinator Academic Coordinator 4th Season 4th Season Shorter University, 2008 Shorter University, 2010
Zack Smith enters his second season as a Shawn Turner embarks on his fourth full time assistant coach with the Hawks season on the Shorter coaching staff as after serving the previous two years as a coach of the Shorter wide receiving corps. graduate assistant. Smith, a former Shorter Turner graduated from Shorter with his gridiron standout and graduate of East Coweta High School, is a Bachelor degree in Education last fall. defensive assistant responsible for the outside linebackers. Turner began his coaching career as offensive coordinator for After a stellar prep football career, Smith received a scholarship Fort Payne Middle School’s seventh grade team, a position he held to play at Presbyterian College where he earned Conference from 1999-2001. Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2002. From 2002-2005, Turner coached quarterbacks, wide receivers Smith arrived at Shorter in 2006 with two years of eligibility and defensive backs at Valleyhead High School in Valleyhead, Ala. remaining, but played just three games with the Hawks before Turner also coached wide receivers at Dade County High School in suffering a career-ending spinal injury. Trenton, Ga. Smith graduated from Shorter in 2008 with a degree in Public A 1991 graduate of Fort Payne High School, Turner began his Relations and stayed on with the Hawks as a graduate assistant college education at Northeast State College in Rainsville, Ala., under Jimmy Rosato working with the defensive line. Upon where he was the recipient of a Nucor Scholarship and an academic completion of his Master of Arts in Leadership at Shorter, Smith was scholarship. hired on full-time in 2010. Turner is married to the former Jerelyn Renee Horton and has four children, Sean (19), Darius (17), Arrielle (15) and Desmon (13).
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ASSISTANTS & STUDENT MANAGERS
Taylor Bane A.J. Cooley Calvin Gibson Kyndraus Guy Garrett Hochstetler Assistant Director Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant Football Operations Fullbacks Quarterbacks Offensive Line Linebackers
Donald Stamey Nardis Walker Ryan Willoughby Chelsea Cross Keiera Haggins Volunteer Assistant Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant Student Manager Student Manager Defensive Backs Slotbacks
Alicia Hardin Morgan McConnell Faith Mount Jordan Radcliff Courtney Trippe Student Manager Student Manager Student Manager Student Manager Student Manager
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SUPPORT STAFF
Dr. Richard Cowan Rachel Rogers Matt Green Cristy Pak Associate Athletic Director Sr. Woman Administrator Associate Athletic Director Compliance Coordinator Director of Compliance Director of Development Sports Information Director
Joey Taylor Phillip Hardy Katrina Worley Josh Tucker Director of Operations Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Floyd Medical Center Floyd Medical Center Floyd Medical Center
Ben Lampkin Blair Hooper Yukari Katoaka Jeremy Edgerson Strength & Conditioning Sports Information Athletic Training Athletic Training Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant
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SENIOR PROFILES Antwon Appleton David Byrd Senior Senior Slotback Quarterback 5-8 • 185 6-0 • 195 Fort Payne, Ala. Fayetteville, Ga. Dutchtown High School Whitewater High School
Career: Antwon Appleton returns for Career: David Byrd is a leading candidate his senior season after sitting out much to take over at quarterback for the Hawks of 2010 with a nagging hip and oblique in 2011 after serving the previous three injury... The speedy slotback ranks fifth seasons as a back-up... Has seen action on Shorter’s all-time rushing list heading into 2011 with 1,019 in seven games over his career and has rushed for 91 yards and a career yards... Appleton hopes to return to his 2009 form when touchdown on 25 carries. he earned All-Mid-South honors after rushing for 758 and six touchdowns while catching five passes for 85 yards and another Personal: Born August 7, 1989... Son of Barry and Cindy Byrd... Has score... Carried the ball just 24 times in seven appearances in 2010, two siblings, Brooke (27) and Kristin (20)... Majoring in Business but still managed to average 8.5 yards per carry and score two Administration. touchdowns... Ranked as one of the nation’s most lethal kickoff returners at over 30 yards per return in 2010.
Personal: Born January 27, 1990... Son of Tammy Appleton... Has one sibling, Akeem... Majoring in Sports Management.
Derik Cooper Collyn Copeland Senior Senior Defensive Back Linebacker 5-8 • 175 6-2 • 225 Flintstone, Ga. Rome, Ga. Ridgeland High School Rome High School
Career: Reliable long snapper Derik Career: Rome native Collyn Copeland Cooper returns to his post in 2011 while enters 2011 fresh off a career season in also hoping to see playing time in Shorter’s 2010... Copeland recorded a career-high defensive backfield... A two-year starter 25 tackles last season, 12 of which were as a long snapper, Cooper has made six appearances on defense unassisted, in seven appearances... Has 40 tackles and two pass for Coach Mike Bartik’s defense, compiling five total tackles in the breakups in his career with the Hawks. process... Cooper is a three-time Mid-South All-Academic selection and one of only two players in the football program’s history to be Personal: Born November 13, 1989... Son of Billy Ramsey and named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete twice. Sharmon Copeland... Majoring in Accounting.
Personal: Born August 18, 1989... Son of Duane and Cheryl Cooper... Has one brother, Dylan (19)... Majoring in Accounting.
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SENIOR PROFILES Josh Dorminy Dustin Duckett Senior Senior Offensive Lineman Wide Receiver 6-2 • 230 5-9 • 180 Darien, Ga. Albertville, Ala. McIntosh High School Albertville High School
Career: Josh Dorminy has been a Career: Dustin Duckett enters his final consistent contributor along the Shorter season with the Hawks with seven career offensive line during his career and has receptions for 85 yards... Enjoyed his best helped the Hawks establish themselves statistical season in 2010 when he hauled as the top rushing offense in the country... Dorminy is a three-time in four passes for 48 yards... Duckett has 48 career punt return Mid-South All-Academic selection and was honored as an NAIA yards. Scholar-Athlete in 2010. Personal: Born February 2, 1990... Son of Tim Duckett and Alicia Personal: Born June 11, 1989... Son of Rick and Jacqueline Coots... Has six siblings, Christian, Mallory, Madi, Luke, Crimson and Dorminy... Has two sisters, Sarah (23) and Rachel (17)... Majoring in Paisley... Majoring in Sports Management. Education.
John Fricks Josh Gibson Senior Senior Offensive Lineman Defensive Back 6-4 • 285 5-11 • 200 Fyffe, Ala. Watkinsville, Ga. Fyffe High School Oconee County High School
Career: John Fricks will battle for playing Career: Josh Gibson returns in 2011 to time along Shorter’s offensive line in 2011. anchor Shorter’s secondary... Gibson has made 80 career tackles as a three- Personal: Born March 13, 1990... Son of year member of the Hawks’ defensive Tom and Carolyn Fricks... Has one brother, Tyler (19), and one sister, backfield... In 2010, Gibson made 25 total tackles and broke up a Madeline (13)... Majoring in Mathematics Education. pass... Had his best season to date as a sophomore in 2009 when he was in on 36 stops and picked off a pass.
Personal: Born March 13... Son of Jim and Pat Phillips... Has three siblings, Brandon (29), Marianne (14) and Caitlin (11)... Majoring in Sports Management.
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SENIOR PROFILES Kevin Hall Deveion Haselrig Senior Senior Slotback Defensive Back 6-0 • 185 5-11 • 160 McDonough, Ga. Rome, Ga. Mount Vernon High School Coosa High School
Career: Kevin Hall made the move to Career: Deveion Haselrig suits up for the slotback in 2010 and carried twice for final time with the Hawks in 2011 and 53 yards, including a career-long 49-yard figures to challenge for playing time at jaunt... Known for his hard-nosed blocking cornerback. ability at the slotback position... Hall is a two-time Mid-South All- Academic selection and was named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete for the Personal: Born August 6, 1990... Son of James and Lashawn Hall... first time in 2010. Has three siblings, Darius Hall (20), DeBresha Haselrig (16) and Brecia Hall (16)... Majoring in Sports Management. Personal: Born August 17, 1988... Son of David and Donna Hall... Has two siblings, Keith (26) and Katie (20)... Majoring in Computer Information Systems.
Abdull Haynes Daniel Hazard Senior Senior Slotback Outside Linebacker 6-0 • 200 5-11 • 185 Villa Rica, Ga. East Providence, R.I. Villa Rica High School Sprayberry High School (Ga.)
Career: Abdull Haynes returns to the field Career: Daniel Hazard returns to lead after sitting out the 2010 season and will Shorter’s defensive unit in 2011... A be an impact player from his slotback dynamic force at outside linebacker, position... Despite his reputation as a Hazard can stop the run and cover the punishing blocker on the edge, Haynes has also shown the ability pass with his athleticism... With 167 career tackles, Hazard could to carry the football with 44 career rushes for 308 yards and one move into the top five of Shorter’s all-time tackles list with a strong touchdown... Averaged 7.7 yards a carry in his last full season of season... Hazard ranked second on the team in tackles in 2010 with 2009 when he ran for 223 yards on 29 attempts... Also caught three 49... Returned an interception for a TD against Faulkner... Picked up passes for 64 yards and a score in 2009... Carried 15 times for 85 Mid-South All-Conference honors in 2009 after totaling a career- yards in Shorter’s Mid-South championship season of 2008. high 82 tackles, 2.0 sacks and four pass break ups... The 82 tackles in 2009 rank as the fourth-best single season total in school history Personal: Born February 9, 1989... Son of William and Shyrlene and his 16 tackles against NCAA Division II Lenoir-Rhyne in 2009 are Haynes... Has four siblings... Majoring in International Studies with a the third-highest single game total in program history. minor in Spanish. Personal: Born January 21, 1990... Son of Philip and Julie Hazard... Hase fiv siblings, Philip, Jr. (34), Leticia (32), Joel (30), Aaron (28) and Jordan (24)... Majoring in History and Political Science.
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SENIOR PROFILES Justin Hooper Andy Kellogg Senior Senior Defensive Lineman Offensive Lineman 6-5 • 230 6-2 • 220 Ranger, Ga. Buford, Ga. Gordon County Central High School Buford High School
Career: Justin Hooper returns to Shorter’s Career: Two-time All-Mid-South selection lineup after sitting out the entire 2010 Andy Kellogg hopes to add a third All- season with a knee injury... Hooper will Conference honor to his resume as he be in the mix at defensive end where he returns for his senior season with the hopes to help improve the Hawks’ pass rush. Hawks... As an offensive lineman, Kellogg has helped Shorter rank at the top of the NAIA rushing charts over the past several seasons. Personal: Born November 16, 1988... Son of Troy and Connie Hooper... Has one brother, Cody, a member of the Shorter baseball Personal: Born October 16, 1989... Son of Steve and Dena team... Majoring in Business Administration. McDaniel... Has one sibling, Dottie... Majoring in Business Management.
Landon Littlejohn Nick Newborn Senior Senior Offensive Lineman Offensive Lineman 6-4 • 250 6-1 • 300 LaFayette, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. LaFayette High School Cartersville High School
Career: A two-time Mid-South All- Career: Nick Newborn enters his final Academic selection, Landon Littlejohn season with the Hawks and will end his returns for his senior year as part of one of career as one of the most decorated the most NAIA’s most dominant O-lines. offensive lineman in program history... Newborn is a two-time Mid-South All-Conference selection (2009, Personal: Born November 10, 1989... Son of Andy and Kimberly 2010) as well as a two-time Mid-South All-Academic choice (2009, Littlejohn... Has one sibling... Majoring in Business. 2010)... Behind Newborn, the Hawks have rushed for over 300 yards a game in each of the last three seasons.
Personal: Born December 16, 1989... Son Scott and Cynthia Newborn... Has one brother, Nate (19)... Majoring in History and Political Science.
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SENIOR PROFILES Jamey Rice Sam Robison Senior Senior Linebacker Offensive Lineman 6-0 • 220 5-10 • 275 Colbert, Ga. Bremen, Ga. Madison County High School Bremen High School
Career: Alongside Daniel Hazard, Jamey Career: Sam Robison returns for his senior Rice figures to spearhead Shorter’s season on the Shorter offensive line... defense in 2011... Rice has made 34 Robison is a two-time Mid-South All- career tackles in two seasons with the Academic selection (2009, 2010) and was Hawks while playing alongside All-American Logan Lollis and three- named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete for the first time in 2010. time All-Conference selection Garrett Hochstetler... Had his best collegiate season in 2010 when he made 24 tackles and recorded Personal: Born January 13, 1990... Son of Robby and Connie one sack. Robison... Has one sibling, Taylor (19)... Majoring in Math Education.
Personal: Born November 26, 1987... Son of Janice Loggins... Has two siblings, Jana (20) and Jessica (19)... Majoring in History.
Dennis Toney Collin Wooddy Senior Senior Defensive Back Tight End 5-10 • 170 6-0 • 220 Bethlehem, Ga. Fayetteville, Ga. Mississippi College Whitewater High School
Career: Dennis Toney hopes to see playing Career: Collin Wooddy embarks on his time in Shorter’s defensive backfield final season in a Hawk uniform in 2011 while also playing a role on special teams and is poised to reclaim a starting spot at in his senior season... An energetic team tight end... In two full seasons at Shorter, player, Toney has made 13 total tackles in two full seasons with the Wooddy has two catches for 10 yards, but is best known for his Hawks... Picked off his first career pass in 2010 in a victory over the blocking ability on the edge. University of Pikeville... Made a career-high six unassisted stops in 2009. Personal: Born June 29, 1990... Son David and Linda Wooddy... Has one sister, Erica (26) and one brother, Nathan (22)... Majoring in Personal: Born April 7, 1989... Son of Dennis Toney... Majoring in Sports Management. General Studies.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Quincy Bishop Quay Boddie Desmond Clark Josh Clements Caleb Collins Kyle Farmer Trevor Gilbert Jr. • DB • 5-7 • 190 Jr. • TE • 5-11 • 220 Jr. • DB • 5-11 • 180 Jr. • OL • 6-3 • 230 Jr. • SB • 5-5 • 160 Jr. • DL • 5-10 • 240 Jr. • OL • 5-7 • 200 Dalton, Ga. LaGrange, Ga. Rome, Ga. Oak Grove, Ala. Savannah, Ga. Chickamauga, Ga. Jonesboro, Ga.
David Guilford Demery Hawkins Kareem Hawkins Matt Herod Dylan Holtman Allen Huntley Richard Hyde Jr. • K • 5-11 • 205 Jr. • LB • 6-1 • 240 Jr. • WR • 6-2 • 185 Jr. • DB • 5-8 • 175 Jr. • LB • 5-10 • 215 Jr. • WR • 5-8 • 165 Jr. • DL • 6-4 • 215 Rome, Ga. Lyons, Ga. Dalton, Ga. Adairsville, Ga. Adairsville, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Cartersville, Ga.
William Jones Zach Mann Brandon Morten Michael Ozment Steven Powell Forrest Shealy Spencer Smith Jr. • FB • 5-9 • 205 Jr. • LB • 5-11 • 210 Jr. • SB • 5-7 • 150 Jr. • OL • 6-0 • 225 Jr. • OL • 6-0 • 240 Jr. • WR • 5-11 • 185 Jr. • LB • 6-1 • 205 West Palm Beach, Fla. Fayetteville, Ga. Brunswick, Ga. Silver Creek, Ga. Thomasville, Ga. Winterville, Ga. Newnan, Ga.
Eric Stallworth Mason Strickland T.J. Telfair Cory Thacker Tyler Thomas Tyler Tillery Justin White Jr. • DB • 6-1 • 215 Jr. • DB • 6-2 • 185 Jr. • FB • 5-10 • 220 Jr. • QB • 6-0 • 185 Jr. • OL • 6-4 • 290 Jr. • LB • 5-8 • 175 Jr. • LB • 5-10 • 195 Kennesaw, Ga. Calhoun, Ga. Savannah, Ga. Rome, Ga. Woodstock, Ga. Douglasville, Ga. Dalton, Ga.
Kedron Aker Daniel Alexis Jamal Aquil Ethan Bennett Jermel Bennett Chase Bowles Chaz Bowles So. • LB • 6-0 • 210 So. • DL • 6-2 • 250 So. • LB • 6-2 • 205 So. • DB • 6-0 • 200 So. • DL • 6-1 • 245 So. • OL • 6-3 • 280 So. • OL • 6-3 • 310 Calhoun, Ga. Fayetteville, Ga. Jackson, Ga. Dalton, Ga. Augusta, Ga. LaGrange, Ga. LaGrange, Ga.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Lamar Brooks Jacob Carmean Jared Cooley Ethan Dean Jamal Denson Kris Escho Kenny Foster So. • SB • 5-10 • 210 So. • LB • 5-10 • 200 So. • FB • 5-7 • 190 So. • SB • 5-6 • 165 So. • DL • 6-1 • 240 So. • WR • 5-9 • 195 So. • FB • 6-0 • 210 Gainesville, Ga. Kennesaw, Ga. Carrollton, Ga. New Hope, Ala. Tifton, Ga. Marietta, Ga. Canton, Ga.
Tyler Gattuso Thomas Guinn Elie Haynes Austin Ingram Roderick Jones K-Sun Manzano Alex McGhee So. • LB • 6-2 • 195 So. • DL • 5-9 • 215 So. • WR • 6-0 • 175 So. • DB • 6-2 • 180 So. • SB • 6-0 • 190 So. • DL • 5-11 • 285 So. • LB • 6-0 • 200 Largo, Fla. Ringgold, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Senoia, Ga. Hinesville, Ga. Alabaster, Ala. LaGrange, Ga.
Gabe Miller Cecil Mills Bradley Moon Colby Morris Nate Newborn Austin Panell Michael Peeples So. • OL • 6-4 • 265 So. • OL • 6-0 • 240 So. • SB • 5-11 • 190 So. • OL • 6-0 • 265 So. • DL • 5-11 • 290 So. • OL • 6-4 • 325 So. • DB • 5-5 • 165 Blairsville, Ga. Loganville, Ga. Conyers, Ga. East Dublin, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. Fort Payne, Ala. Mableton, Ga.
Ben Peterson Nick Phillips Troy Postell Justin Redd Nick Reed Darius Sabbides Jake Schmidt So. • OL • 5-11 • 260 So. • LB • 6-0 • 230 So. • K • 6-1 • 180 So. • FB • 5-11 • 220 So. • DB • 6-0 • 200 So. • DL • 6-1 • 240 So. • LB • 6-0 • 235 Marietta, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. Powder Springs, Ga. Bridgeport, Ala. Cedar Bluff, Ala. Largo, Fla. Rome, Ga.
C.J. Scott Jonny Sitton Jake Thompson Gary Tiller Daniel Walker Josh White Timothy Wright So. • FB • 5-11 • 195 So. • SB • 5-7 • 170 So. • DB • 6-1 • 200 So. • WR • 5-9 • 190 So. • DL • 6-5 • 240 So. • LB • 6-0 • 220 So. • LB • 5-7 • 200 Lyons, Ga. Largo, Fla. Leesburg, Ala. Lawrenceville, Ga. Zebulon, Ga. Calhoun, Ga. Athens, Ga.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Zach Allen Hunter Bagley Edgar Battiste, Jr. Terian Beavers Kyle Beck Chris Beno Tyler Bradford Fr. • DL • 6-1 • 230 Fr. • LB • 5-11 • 200 Fr. • DB • 5-9 • 160 Fr. • WR • 6-3 • 210 Fr. • OL • 6-0 • 190 Fr. • OL • 5-11 • 270 Fr. • OL • 6-0 • 200 Jefferson, Ga. Dacula, Ga. Brunswick, Ga. Rockmart, Ga. Cedar Bluff, Ala. Newnan, Ga. Powder Springs, Ga.
Warren Brooks Glenn Cassedy Albert Chavis Wesley Clay Adam Corbin Marktavious Dasher Claude Deriso Fr. • LB • 5-11 • 200 Fr. • QB • 5-8 • 160 Fr. • FB • 5-11 • 180 Fr. • DB • 5-9 • 160 Fr. • OL • 5-10 • 295 Fr. • WR • 5-10 • 185 Fr. • DB • 5-9 • 160 Macon, Ga. Evans, Ga. Savannah, Ga. Royston, Ga. Rome, Ga. Lyons, Ga. Americus, Ga.
Kendall Dials Seth Dodd Eric Dodson Tyler Edgeman Jordan Fee Ben Fendig Pat Fields Fr. • OL • 6-0 • 240 Fr. • LB • 5-11 • 205 Fr. • QB • 5-8 • 165 Fr. • LB • 5-11 • 225 Fr. • FB • 6-0 • 220 Fr. • K • 5-8 • 165 Fr. • DL • 5-8 • 250 Powder Springs, Ga. Fort Payne, Ala. Thomasville, Ga. LaFayette, Ga. Rainsville, Ala. St. Simons Island, Ga. Americus, Ga.
Elijah Goodrich Zac Hairston Dylan Haynes Devin Helvie Dominique Henfield Anthony Hipp, Jr. Marcus Holmes Fr. • TE • 6-0 • 210 Fr. • OL • 6-2 • 315 Fr. • QB • 6-0 • 185 Fr. • WR • 5-10 • 170 Fr. • LB • 6-3 • 230 Fr. • DB • 6-0 • 150 Fr. • LB • 6-0 • 200 Fayetteville, Ga. Fort Payne, Ala. Canton, Ga. Hainsville, Ga. Savannah, Ga. Stone Mountain, Ga. Cairo, Ga.
Aaron Hooks Anthony Hudgins Bilal Kemp Ryan Kerr Kenny Langford Logan Masley Jesse Maynor Fr. • DB • 6-0 • 190 Fr. • LB • 6-3 • 225 Fr. • DB • 5-11 • 190 Fr. • OL • 6-5 • 250 Fr. • K • 5-9 • 145 Fr. • DL • 6-3 • 240 Fr. • OL • 5-11 • 260 Adairsville, Ga. Columbus, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla. Suwanee, Ga. Dallas, Ga. Calhoun, Ga. Lindale, Ga.
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PLAYER PROFILES
J.B. McClain Joshua McKay Marty McLain Aaron Mize Jake Nix Gabe Padgett Jeshua Pope Fr. • LB • 5-8 • 185 Fr. • SB • 5-8 • 185 Fr. • LB • 5-10 • 205 Fr. • P • 6-3 • 205 Fr. • LB • 6-3 • 210 Fr. • OL • 6-1 • 215 Fr. • LB • 5-11 • 190 Rabun Gap, Ga. Roswell, Ga. Douglasville, Ga. Chickamauga, Ga. Calhoun, Ga. Athens, Ga. Lawrenceville, Ga.
Cole Richards David Richardson Damien Riden Ryan Robinson SaDarius Rooks Jake Rupright Alan Samson Fr. • TE • 6-4 • 245 Fr. • OL • 6-0 • 225 Fr. • DL • 6-0 • 310 Fr. • OL • 6-2 • 250 Fr. • FB • 5-7 • 195 Fr. • DB • 5-11 • 190 Fr. • LB • 6-3 • 205 Loganville, Ga. Fayetteville, Ga. Carnesville, Ga. Waco, Ga. Monticello, Ga. Fort Wayne, Ind. Woodbine, Ga.
Cody Simpson Diamond Stewart Tyler Stroud Justin Studdard Zach Taylor Trey Thomas Hayden Tucker Fr. • WR • 6-0 • 190 Fr. • FB • 5-9 • 180 Fr. • OL • 6-3 • 235 Fr. • SB • 5-7 • 175 Fr. • WR • 5-6 • 155 Fr. • OL • 6-1 • 180 Fr. • QB • 6-1 • 175 Trion, Ga. Acworth, Ga. Centre, Ala. Cullman, Ala. Cedar Bluff, Ala. Athens, Ga. Trion, Ga.
Keenan Umble Tyler Washington Eric Weaver Caleb Womble Anthony Woodard Darrell Wright Fr. • FB • 5-7 • 185 Fr. • SB • 5-8 • 180 Fr. • DL • 6-3 • 320 Fr. • OL • 6-1 • 170 Fr. • LB • 5-11 • 215 Fr. • WR • 5-11 • 170 Elberton, Ga. Tucker, Ga. Gilmer County, Ga. Savannah, Ga. Evans, Ga. Brunswick, Ga.
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SHORTER FOOTBALL “ON THE AIR”
Shorter University and WATG 95.7-FM The Ridge team up once again to bring Hawk fans that entire 2011 football season. Play-by-play announcer Jim Bojo (left) returns to the broadcast booth for his seventh season alongside color analyst Randy Bowen (right). In addition to all of the live gridiron action, the “Voices of the Hawks” will bring you all of the news and notes surrounding Shorter University Football and the rest of the Shorter University Athletic Department as well as exclusive coach and player interviews before the game and during halftime.
Game broadcasts begin 60 minutes before kickoff and include “The Phil Jones Show” -- a 30 minute interview with Shorter’s head football coach -- and the “Meet the Shorter Hawks” segment, which highlights one or more Shorter football players. Be sure to tune in to 95.7 The Ridge 90 minutes before opening kickoff for “Hawk Talk” -- a weekly, 30 minute show featuring interviews with Shorter student-athletes, coaches and staff members. Each interview concludes with an interview of Shorter University Senior Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information Director, Matt Green.
Fans can also follow Shorter Athletics on 95.7 The Ridge throughout the winter and spring seasons. The Ridge is the official broadcast partner of Hawk and Lady Hawk Basketball as well as Shorter baseball and softball. No radio? Simply log on to www.theridge957.com to catch the live webcast of each Shorter sporting event. Visit Shorter’s Official Athletic Website at www.goshorterhawks.com for more information.
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HISTORIC BARRON STADIUM
Rome’s Historic Barron Stadium is home to the Shorter University football and track and field teams. Barron Stadium served as host of the 2008, 2009 and 2010 NAIA Football National Championship and is contracted to do so through 2015. Barron Stadium underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in the Summer of 2010, a project that included the installation of a state-of-the-art synthetic turf surface, renovations to the locker room facilities, a digital video scoreboard, increased seating capacity and the installation of a state-of-the-art, Beynon Sports Surfaces, eight-lane track that will allow Shorter to host track meets for the first time in the history of its program. Apart from housing seating for more than 6,500 spectators, the stadium also includes a newly-designed press box, locker room facilities for two teams, concession areas on both the home and visitor sides, side coaching boxes and training rooms. Over the Summer of 2011, Memorial Gym was torn down to create space for a spectator friendly, concourse style entrance, complete with ticket windows and entry gates. A state-of-the-art concession stand area, officials locker rooms and expanded restroom facilities were part of the newly designed entrance.
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HAWKNATION: A CHAMPIONSHIP INVESTMENT HawkNation Giving Clubs The mission of HawkNation is to enrich the relationship between student-athletes and 6th Player Club those that support Shorter University Athletics. Having made a commitment to developing Bullpen Club its student-athletes both on and off the playing field, HawkNation allows Shorter to build and maintain a high level of excellence of which current, past, and future Hawks can be Crease Club proud. Diamond Backer Club HawkNation is comprised of a variety of different giving organizations, allowing individuals Finish Line Club the opportunity to give directly to the athletic program of choice. All monetary support will Futbol Club directly benefit the designated club. Grappler Club If you would like to forgo the benefits associated with your membership into HawkNation, Gridiron Club a tax-deductable receipt will be provided for your records. Please remember that all memberships are valid for one year. Hawk Attack Club Roundball Club To sign up for HawkNation, please visit www.goshorterhawks.com for membership applications, upcoming events, newsletters, contact information and much more. Striker Club X Club For additional questions, please contact Rachel Rogers directly at [email protected] or (706) 233-7641.
Shorter Univeristy Gridiron Club Membership Form
Name:______I would like to join the: Address:______Kickoff Circle ($50) City/State/Zip:______Quarterback Circle ($100) Company:______12th Man Circle ($250) Position:______First Down Circle ($500) Cell:______Touchdown Circle ($1,000) Work:______Super Hawk Circle ($2,500 and above) Email:______Check enclosed in the amount of $______Birthdate:______SU Grad Year:______MasterCard _____ VISA _____ American Express I choose to make a $______charitable contribution to the Credit Card No.:______Shorter Fund for Athletics. Expiration Date:______
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GRIDIRON CLUB
Founded in 205, the GRIDIRON CLUB has worked diligently to financially ensure that Shorter University’s football athletes are taken care of on and off the field.
Shorter University Gridiron Club Societies and Benefits: The Shorter University football program would like to offer a Super Hawk Circle ($2,500 and above) ‘Thank You’ to the following individuals and businesses for their generous contributions through HawkNationto the Gridiron Club: • Athletic Director gift Super Hawks Circle ($2,500 and above) • Autographed Shorter football --- • Eight (8) Hospitality Tent tickets • Four (4) End of Year Banquet tickets Touchdown Circle ($1,000) • Two (2) reserved parking passes at Barron Stadium Ken & Ellen Langford • Eight (8) season tickets Milford & Beth Morgan • Program recognition, four (4) t-shirts, coaches info newsletter Bill & Joanna Peterson Willana Holdings, LLC Touchdown Circle ($1,000) Kickoff Circle ($50) • Six (6) Hospitality Tent tickets Brown’s Cleaning & Laundry • Four (4) End of Year Banquet tickets William & Belinda Dials • Two (2) reserved parking passes at Barron Stadium Phil & Sherry Myers • Six (6) season tickets Ol’Tymers BBQ • Program recognition, four (4) t-shirts, coaches info newsletter Gregory & Shirley Richardson Roger’s Pawn Music & Jewelry First Down Circle ($500) The Package Store, LLC
• Two (2) End of Year Banquet tickets First Down Circle ($500) • One (1) reserved parking pass at Barron Stadium Jimmy Lee & Teresa Bennett • Four (4) season tickets Tony & Pat Foley • Program recognition, two (2) t-shirts, coaches info newsletter Robert & Lanai Pope Bill Ramsey Marc & Becky Thomas 12th Man Circle ($250) 12th Man Circle ($250) • Two (2) End of Year Banquet tickets 95.7 The Ridge • One (1) reserved parking pass at Barron Stadium David James Akin, Sr. • Two (2) season tickets Jae & Lee Ann Early • Program recognition, two (2) t-shirts, coaches info newsletter J. Mark Harrison, III Kent & Heather Goodrich Quarterback Circle ($100) Benjamin Lovvorn Jim & Norma Norton • One (1) season ticket Mike & Pam Richardson • Program recognition, two (2) t-shirts, coaches info newsletter Robby & Connie Robinson James Samson Kickoff Circle ($50) Andy & Christy Thomas Jim & Connie Tiller • Program recognition, one (1) t-shirt, coaches info newsletter Scott & Carol Tucker Jimmy Wallace Construction Company To join, fill out the form provided on Page 34 and mail to: Milton & Pam White
Hawk Nation (Shorter University) Quarterback Circle ($100) Box 28 Michael & Dana Falleur 315 Shorter Avenue Keith & Anna James Rome, GA 30165 Phil & Janie Jones
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2010 REVIEW
By Jim O’Hara and Matt Green
A year that began with a pair of losses against tough opponents was punctuated with setbacks in key showdowns and ended with two defeats that were even tougher to take – it all combined to leave the 2010 Shorter University football team falling short of giving the young program its fifth straight winning season. Yet while he shared his players’ disappointments, Hawks’ head coach Phil Jones was convinced that the team achieved success beyond all expectations. “We did make a run at it,” Jones said as he looked back on a season in which the Hawks, who started the year overcoming back-to-back defeats to become a contender in the Mid-South Conference West Division race, were forced to settle for a 5-6 record after a series of self-inflicted mistakes. “What enabled us to do so was their determination and how hard they played. I’m so grateful to be here and to be around these young men and I thank the Lord every day for that.” While they hold optimism for what lies ahead – Shorter returns all but five starters in 2011 – the young Hawks do so having experienced some growing pains. “What was disappointing was not being able to win the close games,” Jones said about the four Mid-South Conference West Division defeats Shorter suffered, all of them coming by 10 points or less. “It makes it tough to measure ourselves when we’re not able to win those games. Turnovers had a lot to do with that and that’s something we have to correct.” Senior linebacker Garrett Hochstetler led a stingy Hawks’ defense in Putting the ball on the ground was a thorn in the side of the tackles and ended his career ranked second all-time with 262. Hawks, who fumbled 33 times and saw foes recover 20 of those mishaps. The game that underlined the turnover issues came at the Stadium, a 47-46 overtime win against the eventual Mid-South East midway point of the season. Division champion and three-time NAIA champ Georgetown. Having put together three straight wins after falling on the road “That was a huge win for us and something I think the whole to NCAA Division II national power West Alabama and to NCAA Shorter community wanted,” Jones said. Division I Georgia State at the Georgia Dome, Shorter coughed up Two more wins mixed in between some tough losses also ranked the football fives times and allowed nationally-ranked Mid-South as highlights for the season; the first was the win over Belhaven West Division foe Cumberland University to rally for a 22-14 win that kept Shorter’s division hopes alive. with 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. The other came following the loss to Cumberlands, when the The Hawks overcame that defeat and remained in the division Hawks roughed up nationally-ranked Webber International 42-14 title picture the following week with a thrilling 25-24 road victory in a clash that saw Shorter’s young defense shut down a potent over Belhaven, but in a key West Division showdown at Harrison offensive attack and the Hawks’ offense set a new single-game High in Kennesaw against the University of the Cumberlands, rushing record of 534 yards. Shorter coughed up the ball four more times in a 21-14 loss that all Better still in the huge ground output was the emergence of but eliminated them from division championship contention. two up and coming freshmen fullbacks as C.J. Scott rambled for 138 “In practices, you can’t put the young, inexperienced players in yards and four touchdowns and Kenny Foster rushed for 124 yards the kind of game situations they’ll see during the season,” Jones and a TD. said about the turnover malady. “It’s certainly not because there Although that win was the last for the Hawks, who endured two was a lack of effort.” close road division defeats to finish up the schedule, they added to One can, the coach pointed out, look at how the Hawks’ the pluses by way of postseason honors. rededication to the team relationships, the backbone of the Offensive linemen Andy Kellogg and Nick Newborn, slotback program, resulted in some of the best wins in Shorter’s history. Albert Huntley, defensive lineman Tabias Walker and senior What ranks as the program’s most memorable game came in linebacker Garrett Hochstetler were named to the Mid-South All- the Hawks’ first home appearance at the newly renovated Barron Conference team.
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Kellogg and Newborn anchored an offensive line that helped the After passing for 373 yards and three scores last fall, Williams Hawks rank No. 2 in the nation in rushing at over 310 yards a game. became the Hawks’ all-time leader in passing yards and TDs. Huntley, who ranked ninth in the NAIA in kickoff return average “[Ben] did a great job for us for three years and led us to the at 27.8 yards per return, was a valuable weapon out of the backfield championship in 2008,” Jones said. “I hated to see him go.” for the Hawks, rushing for 329 yards on 36 carries (9.1 yards per Although the Hawks will miss the likes of Williams and the carry) and scoring one touchdown. remaining small group of seniors from 2010, Jones feels that the On the defensive side of the ball, three-time All-Conference program is still trying to recover from the loss of 29 seniors – all of selection Hochstetler led Shorter with 72 tackles, made 3.5 tackles them part of Shorter’s inaugural team – in 2008. for loss and collected 1.5 sacks. He left Shorter with 262 career “It takes a while to recover from something like that,” the coach tackles to rank second on the Hawks’ all-time tackles list behind said. “Losing that many at one time took a toll on us. But we’ve former All-American Logan Lollis. got an earmark on where we are and specifically what we need Lending evidence to how young – and talented – Shorter was on recruiting-wise to make us better.” defense was the All-Conference selection of Walker, who in his first That kind of optimism is what the Hawks will take with them as year on the college level made 33 total tackles from his defensive they open the book to the 2011 season. end position, six of those for loss, and led the Hawks with 2.5 sacks. “You’ve got to build on the positive things and we certainly Two more Hawks collected honorable mention All-MSC will do that,” Jones said. “The young ones feel they now have the recognition – safety Desmond Clark and senior offensive lineman experience and are ready to go. They can’t wait.”
“We did make a run at it...What enabled us to 2010 Results (5-6, 2-4 Mid-South) do so was their determination. I’m so grateful Date Opponent Result 8/28 @ West Alabama...... L 37-7 to be around these young men and I thank the 9/2 @ Georgia State...... L 41-7 Lord every day for that.” – Phil Jones 9/18 @ Pikeville...... W 49-14 9/25 Georgetown...... W 47-46 OT 10/2 Faulkner*...... W 31-10 Ryan Willoughby – while Shorter packed the Mid-South All- 10/9 @ Cumberland (Tenn.)*...... L 22-14 Academic team with 23 players who maintained a 3.25 grade point 10/16 @ Belhaven*...... W 25-24 average or above on a 4.0 scale. 10/23 Cumberlands (Ky.)*...... L 21-14 That kind of commitment, on and off the field, had Jones feeling 10/30 Webber International...... W 42-14 very good about what the future holds on both sides of the ball. 11/6 Union (Ky.)*...... L 37-31 “Defensively, I thought we were better than the previous year,” 11/13 @ Bethel (Tenn.)*...... L 36-26 Jones said. “They showed improvement as the year went on. * Mid-South West Division game They’re young and we have nine of our 11 starters back, but I think they will improve even more.” 2010 Final Mid-South Standings The same can be said for Shorter’s offense, as the Hawks return East Division a talented stable of potent runners and four of their starting five Division Overall linemen. Georgetown (Ky.) 6-0 8-3 “The line of scrimmage is as good as it’s even been,” Jones said. Campbellsville 5-1 7-5 “The backs learned a lot last year, and we know they’re all very, Lindsey Wilson 4-2 5-6 very talented. They will be really good players for us.” UVA-Wise 3-3 3-8 The backs showed the signs in 2010 as Foster led the team Pikeville 2-4 2-8 rushing for 671 yards with eight touchdowns; Scott ran for 337 West Virginia Tech 1-5 2-9 yards and five TDs playing in only six games; sophomore Octavious Kentucky Christian 0-6 0-11 Edge had 407 yards and three TDs; and sophomore Brandon Morten ran for 321 yards and reached the end zone eight times. West Division Although the Hawks have the majority of their roster returning Division Overall in 2011, they will be without the services of Ben Williams, Shorter’s Cumberlands (Ky.) 5-1 7-4 quarterback for the past three years. Cumberland (Tenn.) 4-2 8-3 The Marietta native, who led Shorter to its first Mid-South Union (Ky.) 4-2 7-4 championship and NAIA playoff berth in 2008, capped his career Bethel (Tenn.) 3-3 5-5 with the Hawks rushing for 665 yards and a team-leading 11 Shorter 2-4 5-6 touchdowns in 2010. He ranks second only to A.J. Cooley in three of Faulkner 2-4 3-7 Shorter’s rushing records – career yards, career carries and career Belhaven 1-5 4-7 touchdowns.
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2010 STATISTICS
Rushing G Att Gain Lost Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Kenny Foster...... 11 124 675 4 671 5.4 8 74 61.0 Ben Williams...... 11 133 748 83 665 5.0 11 56 60.5 Octavious Edge...... 9 79 416 9 407 5.2 3 46 45.2 C.J. Scott...... 6 57 342 5 337 5.9 5 46 56.2 Albert Huntley...... 10 36 340 11 329 9.1 1 34 32.9 Brandon Morten...... 10 42 347 26 321 7.6 8 52 32.1 Roderick Jones...... 9 16 245 5 240 15.0 4 49 26.7 Antwon Appleton...... 7 24 215 11 204 8.5 2 41 29.1 Caleb Collins...... 11 26 130 10 120 4.6 0 28 10.9 Kevin Hall...... 4 2 53 0 53 26.5 0 49 13.3 Blake Thomas...... 2 4 40 0 40 10.0 0 22 20.0 Bradley Moon...... 7 6 20 1 19 3.2 0 12 2.7 T.C. Jay...... 9 2 15 2 13 6.5 0 15 1.4 T.J. Telfair...... 1 2 13 0 13 6.5 0 9 13.0 Calvin Gibson...... 5 2 12 2 10 5.0 0 12 2.0 David Byrd...... 5 12 35 39 -4 -0.3 0 16 -0.8 Corey Thacker...... 11 3 0 12 -12 -4.0 0 0 -1.1 Totals...... 11 575 3648 228 3420 5.9 42 74 310.9
Passing G Effic Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Long Avg/G Ben Williams...... 11 74.4 81 29 5 0.358 373 3 36 33.9 Roderick Jones...... 9 247.4 2 1 0 0.500 47 0 47 5.2 David Byrd...... 5 -40.0 5 0 1 0.000 0 0 0 0.0 Albert Huntley...... 10 -200.0 1 0 1 0.000 0 0 0 0.0 Totals...... 11 68.7 89 30 7 0.337 420 3 47 38.2
Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G T.C. Jay...... 9 10 170 17.0 1 47 18.9 Brandon Morten...... 10 4 58 14.5 1 20 5.8 Dustin Duckett...... 4 4 48 12.0 0 24 12.0 Caleb Collins...... 11 3 33 11.0 0 13 3.0 Calvin Gibson...... 5 3 42 14.0 0 17 8.4 Albert Huntley...... 10 2 11 5.5 0 10 1.1 Roderick Jones...... 9 2 48 24.0 1 25 5.3 Allen Huntley...... 3 1 5 5.0 0 5 1.7 Collin Wooddy...... 6 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.8 Totals...... 11 30 420 14.0 3 47 38.2
Punt Returns No. Yds Avg TD Long Brandon Morten...... 17 212 12.5 1 66 Seth Bohannon...... 1 35 35.0 0 35 Collin Wooddy...... 1 24 24.0 0 3 T.C. Jay...... 2 4 2.0 0 4 Totals...... 21 275 13.1 1 66
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Interceptions No. Yds Avg TD Long Desmond Clark...... 3 6 0.4 0 14 Austin Ingram...... 2 6 0.2 0 6 Zach Mann...... 2 13 0.2 0 13 Eric Stallworth...... 1 28 0.1 1 28 Dennis Toney...... 1 0 0.3 0 0 Grant Myers...... 1 0 0.1 0 0 Brandon Goss...... 1 0 0.2 0 0 Daniel Hazard...... 1 22 0.1 1 22 Totals...... 13 75 1.2 2 28
Kick Returns No. Yds Avg TD Long Albert Huntley...... 12 333 27.8 0 0 Roderick Jones...... 14 267 19.1 0 0 Antwon Appleton...... 7 215 30.7 0 0 Caleb Collins...... 9 104 11.6 0 0 C.J. Scott...... 2 47 23.5 0 0 Bradley Moon...... 3 32 10.7 0 0 Kevin Hall...... 1 10 10.0 0 0 Blake Thomas...... 1 10 10.0 0 0 Brandon Morten...... 1 4 4.0 0 0 Totals...... 50 1022 20.4 0 70
Fumble Returns No. Yds Avg TD Long Josh White...... 1 4 4.0 0 4 Mason Strickland...... 1 23 23.0 0 23 Totals...... 2 27 13.0 0 23
Total Offensive Yards G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Ben Williams...... 11 214 665 373 1038 94.4 Kenny Foster...... 11 124 671 0 671 61.0 Octavious Edge...... 9 79 407 0 407 45.2 C.J. Scott...... 6 57 337 0 337 56.2 Albert Huntley...... 10 37 329 0 329 32.9 Brandon Morten...... 10 42 321 0 321 32.1 Roderick Jones...... 9 18 240 47 287 31.9 Antwon Appleton...... 7 24 204 0 204 29.1 Caleb Collins...... 11 26 120 0 120 10.9 Kevin Hall...... 4 2 53 0 53 13.3 Blake Thomas...... 2 4 40 0 40 20.0 Bradley Moon...... 7 6 19 0 19 2.7 T.C. Jay...... 9 2 13 0 13 1.4 T.J. Telfair...... 1 2 13 0 13 13.0 Calvin Gibson...... 5 2 10 0 10 2.0 David Byrd...... 5 17 -4 0 -4 -0.8 Corey Thacker...... 11 3 -12 0 -12 -1.1 Totals...... 11 664 3420 420 3840 349.1
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Scoring TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Ben Williams...... 11 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 66 Brandon Morten...... 10 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 60 Kenny Foster...... 8 0 0/0 0/2 0 0/0 0 0 48 Roderick Jones...... 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 30 C.J. Scott...... 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 30 Troy Postell...... 0 2 23/26 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 29 Octavious Edge...... 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 18 David Guilford...... 0 2 10/12 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 16 Antwon Appleton...... 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 12 Eric Stallworth...... 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6 T.C. Jay...... 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6 Daniel Hazard...... 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 6 Albert Huntley...... 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1 8 Totals...... 48 4 33/38 0/2 0 0/1 0 1 335
Field Goals FGM/FGA Pct LgM/LgA Troy Postell...... 2/4 0.500 27/35 David Guilford...... 2/5 0.400 35/48 David Byrd...... 0/1 0.000 0/49
Punting No. Yds Avg Long Corey Thacker...... 38 1428 37.6 75
All Purpose Yards G Rush Rec PR KOR IR MR Tot Avg/G Albert Huntley...... 10 329 11 0 333 0 0 673 67.3 Kenny Foster...... 11 671 0 0 0 0 0 671 61.0 Ben Williams...... 11 665 0 0 0 0 0 665 60.5 Brandon Morten...... 10 321 58 212 4 0 0 595 59.5 Roderick Jones...... 9 240 48 0 267 0 0 555 61.7 Antwon Appleton...... 7 204 0 0 215 0 0 419 59.9 Octavious Edge...... 9 407 0 0 0 0 0 407 45.2 C.J. Scott...... 6 337 0 0 47 0 0 384 64.0 Caleb Collins...... 11 120 33 0 104 0 0 257 23.4 T.C. Jay...... 9 13 170 4 0 0 0 187 20.8 Kevin Hall...... 4 53 0 0 10 0 0 63 15.8 Calvin Gibson...... 5 10 42 0 0 0 0 52 10.4 Bradley Moon...... 7 19 0 0 32 0 0 51 7.3 Blake Thomas...... 2 40 0 0 10 0 0 50 25.0 Dustin Duckett...... 4 0 48 0 0 0 0 48 12.0 Seth Bohannon...... 2 0 0 35 0 0 0 35 17.5 Collin Wooddy...... 6 0 5 24 0 0 0 29 4.8 Eric Stallworth...... 10 0 0 0 0 28 0 28 2.8 Daniel Hazard...... 9 0 0 0 0 22 0 22 2.4 Zach Mann...... 11 0 0 0 0 13 0 13 1.2 T.J. Telfair...... 1 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 13.0 Austin Ingram...... 10 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0.6 Desmond Clark...... 8 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0.8 Allen Huntley...... 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 5 1.7 Totals...... 11 3420 420 275 1022 75 0 5212 473.8
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Defense G Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds Sack/Yds Int-Yds Rcv-Yds Kick Saf Garrett Hochstetler...... 11 28 44 72 3.5-9.5 1.5/4.5 0-0 1-0 0 0 Daniel Hazard...... 9 21 28 49 7.5-30.2 1.0/8.0 1-22 0-0 0 0 Desmond Clark...... 8 24 21 45 2.5-16.0 1.0/7.0 3-6 0-0 0 0 Mason Strickland...... 10 29 13 42 3.0-4.7 0.0/0.0 0-0 2-23 0 0 Eric Stallworth...... 10 18 24 42 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 1-28 0-0 0 0 Josh White...... 10 23 19 42 2.0-2.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 1-4 0 0 Spencer Smith...... 10 15 22 37 3.0-5.7 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Austin Ingram...... 10 24 12 36 1.0-7.0 0.0/0.0 2-6 0-0 0 0 Lonergon Honore...... 9 14 20 34 2.0-3.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 1-0 0 0 Tabias Walker...... 8 16 17 33 6.0-28.5 2.5/17.5 0-0 0-0 0 0 Cameron Panther...... 11 13 17 30 3.0-4.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Zach Mann...... 11 13 16 29 3.0-10.0 0.0/0.0 2-13 2-0 0 0 Grant Myers...... 10 11 16 27 1.5-1.5 0.0/0.0 1-0 0-0 0 0 Jamal Denson...... 11 12 14 26 2.5-6.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Josh Gibson...... 5 16 9 25 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Collyn Copeland...... 7 12 13 25 1.5-5.5 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Jamey Rice...... 10 11 13 24 2.0-8.0 1.0/5.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Shamond Stringer...... 10 13 9 22 3.5-8.5 0.0/0.0 0-0 2-0 0 0 Patrick Keller...... 9 4 16 20 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Josh Hines...... 6 8 6 14 1.5-1.5 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Darrien Lane...... 8 11 1 12 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 1-0 0 0 Tevin Pullen...... 6 9 3 12 1.0-1.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Danny Bannach...... 6 4 7 11 0.5-0.5 0.0/0.0 0-0 1-0 0 0 Brandon Goss...... 5 9 1 10 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 1-0 0-0 0 0 Ben Hicks...... 6 5 4 9 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Jamal Aquil...... 5 3 4 7 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Dennis Toney...... 4 3 3 6 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 1-0 0-0 0 0 Drew Putnam...... 3 1 4 5 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Jake Thompson...... 4 2 3 5 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Spencer Bragg...... 3 1 4 5 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Bradley Moon...... 7 4 1 5 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 1-0 0 0 Matt Kelley...... 3 2 2 4 2.0-6.0 1.0/5.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Collin Wooddy...... 6 2 2 4 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 1-0 0 0 Dion Giles...... 3 3 0 3 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Quay Boddie...... 2 2 0 2 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Allen Huntley...... 3 2 0 2 1.0-2.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Albert Huntley...... 10 2 0 2 1.0-25.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 1 Derik Cooper...... 3 1 1 2 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Seth Bohannon...... 2 0 2 2 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Sam Robison...... 1 1 0 1 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Andrew Kellogg...... 2 1 0 1 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Carlos Davis...... 1 1 0 1 1.0-3.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Ben Williams...... 11 1 0 1 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Troy Postell...... 9 0 1 1 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Caleb Collins...... 11 0 1 1 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Kevin Hall...... 4 1 0 1 0.0-0.0 0.0/0.0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Totals...... 11 396 393 789 55.5-189.0 8.0/47.0 13-75 13-27 3 1
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RECORD BOOKS
Individual Rushing Records Individual Rushing Records (Cont.)
Yards (Game) Carries (Game) 255 – A.J. Cooley vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 40 – A.J. Cooley vs. Union (10/24/09) 249 – A.J. Cooley vs. North Greenville (10/18/08) 37 – A.J. Cooley vs. Bethel (11/15/08) 219 – A.J. Cooley vs. Campbellsville (10/4/08) 30 – A.J. Cooley vs. Union (10/23/08) 209 – A.J. Cooley vs. Faulkner (9/27/08) 28 – A.J. Cooley vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 208 – A.J. Cooley vs. Faulkner (9/26/09) 26 – A.J. Cooley, three times
Yards (Season) Carries (Season) 1,558 – A.J. Cooley (2008) 261 – A.J. Cooley (2008) 1,429 – A.J. Cooley (2009) 227 – A.J. Cooley (2009) 758 – Antwon Appleton* (2009) 158 – Ben Williams (2009) 706 – Ben Williams (2009) 149 – A.J. Cooley (2007) 671 – Kenny Foster* (2010) 135 – Ben Williams (2008)
Yards (Career) Carries (Career) 4,111 – A.J. Cooley (2006-09) 742 – A.J. Cooley (2006-09) 2,041 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 448 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 1,621 – Fabian Daniel (2005-07) 213 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08) 1,386 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08) 209 – Fabian Daniel (2005-07) 1,019 – Antwon Appleton* (2008-present) 142 – Matthew Mann (2005-06)
Touchdowns (Game) 4 – C.J. Scott* vs. Webber International (10/30/10) 4 – Kenny Foster* vs. Georgetown (9/25/10) 4 – A.J. Cooley vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 4 – Ben Williams vs. Union (Ky.) (10/24/09) 4 – A.J. Cooley vs. North Greenville (10/18/08) 4 – Fabian Daniel vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/1/05)
Touchdowns (Season) 21 – A.J. Cooley (2008) 17 – A.J. Cooley (2009) 12 – Fabian Daniel (2005) 11 – Ben Williams (2010) 9 – A.J. Cooley (2007)
Touchdowns (Career) 50 – A.J. Cooley (2006-09) 23 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 20 – Fabian Daniel (2005-07) 19 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08) 8 – Antwon Appleton*, Kenny Foster*, Brandon Morten*
Longest Rush 99 – A.J. Cooley vs. North Greenville (10/18/08) 98 – A.J. Cooley vs. Campbellsville (10/4/08) 97 – Fabian Daniel vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/26/06) 79 – A.J. Cooley vs. LaGrange (9/12/09) A.J. Cooley is Shorter’s only AFCA All-American and holds at least a 74 – Kenny Foster* vs. Georgetown (9/25/10) share of every Shorter rushing record, including 4,111 career yards.
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Individual Passing Records Individual Passing Records (Cont.)
Yards (Game) Attempts (Season) 162 – Drew Elrod vs. Stillman (9/8/07) 122 – Alex Jackson (2005) 148 – Drew Elrod vs. Bethel (10/25/07) 112 – Drew Elrod (2007) 121 – Ben Williams vs. Pikeville (9/19/09) 89 – Alex Jackson (2006) 116 – Ben Williams vs. LaGrange (9/12/09) 87 – Ben Williams (2009) 115 – Ben Williams vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (8/29/09) 81 – Ben Williams (2010)
Yards (Season) Attempts (Career) 786 – Alex Jackson (2005) 226 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 766 – Ben Williams (2009) 211 – Alex Jackson (2005-06) 772 – Drew Elrod (2007) 138 – Drew Elrod (2007-08) 680 – Alex Jackson (2006) 62 – Josh Woodard (2005) 373 – Ben Williams (2010) 50 – Caleb Jordan (2005-06)
Yards (Career) Touchdowns (Game) 1,503 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 2 – Ben Williams vs. Pikeville (9/19/09) 1,466 – Alex Jackson (2005-06) 2 – Ben Williams vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (8/29/09) 853 – Drew Elrod (2007-08) 2 – Alex Jackson vs. Pikeville (10/7/06) 502 – Josh Woodard (2005) 1 – Several times 259 – Caleb Jordan (2005-06) Touchdowns (Season) Completions (Game) 8 – Ben Williams (2009) 15 – Drew Elrod vs. Bethel (10/25/07) 5 – Drew Elrod (2007) 15 – Alex Jackson vs. Lambuth (9/24/05) 4 – Alex Jackson (2006) 9 – Drew Elrod vs. Brevard (9/1/07) 3 – Ben Williams (2010) 9 – Alex Jackson vs. Pikeville (10/7/06) 2 – Ben Williams (2008) 8 – Several times Touchdowns (Career) Completions (Season) 13 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 66 – Drew Elrod (2007) 6 – Alex Jackson (2005-06) 54 – Alex Jackson (2005) 5 – Drew Elrod (2007-08) 45 – Alex Jackson (2006) 2 – Josh Woodard (2005) 35 – Ben Williams (2009) 32 – Josh Woodard (2005)
Completions (Career) 99 – Alex Jackson (2005-06) 87 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 75 – Drew Elrod (2007-08) 32 – Josh Woodard (2005) 23 – Caleb Jordan (2005-06)
Attempts (Game) 23 – Drew Elrod vs. Bethel (10/25/07) 23 – Alex Jackson vs. Lambuth (9/24/05) 22 – Alex Jackson vs. Pikeville (10/7/06) 17 – Drew Elrod vs. Brevard (9/1/07) 17 – Alex Jackson vs. Cumberlands (Ky.) (9/23/06)
QB Ben Williams guided the Hawks to the 2008 Mid-South title and ranks No. 1 in career passing yards and touchdowns.
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Individual Receiving Records Individual Receiving Records (Cont.)
Yards (Game) Receptions (Game) 102 – Jordan Hazard vs. Pikeville (9/19/09) 7 – Dantre Mathis vs. UVA-Wise (10/20/05) 101 – Dustin Perry vs. Belhaven (10/8/05) 6 – Dantre Mathis vs. Lambuth (9/24/05) 93 – Dantre Mathis vs. (9/24/05) 6 – Dustin Perry vs. Allen (9/17/05) 89 – Dustin Perry vs. Campbellsville (9/30/06) 5 – Several times 88 – Dantre Mathis vs. UVA-Wise (10/20/05) Receptions (Season) Yards (Season) 34 – Dustin Perry (2005) 544 – Dustin Perry (2005) 27 – Dustin Perry (2006) 410 – Dustin Perry (2006) 26 – Dantre Mathis (2005) 408 – Dantre Mathis (2005) 13 – Jordan Hazard (2009) 347 – Jordan Hazard (2009) 13 – T.C. Jay (2007) 180 – T.C. Jay (2007) Receptions (Career) Yards (Career) 61 – Dustin Perry (2005-06) 954 – Dustin Perry (2005-06) 37 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08) 629 – T.C. Jay (2007-10) 33 – T.C. Jay (2007-10) 408 – Dantre Mathis (2005) 29 – Chris Chapman (2005-08) 372 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08) 26 – Dantre Mathis (2006) 336 – Chris Chapman (2005-08) Touchdowns (Game) 2 – Jordan Hazard vs. Pikeville (9/19/09) 2 – Jacob Kelley vs. Pikeville (10/7/06) 1 – Several times
Touchdowns (Season) 4 – Jordan Hazard (2009) 3 – Jacob Kelley 2 – Several times
Touchdowns (Career) 4 – T.C. Jay (2007-10) 4 – Jordan Hazard (2009) 3 – Chris Chapman (2005-08) 3 – Dustin Perry (2005-06) 2 – Several times
Longest Completion 85 – Ben Williams to Jordan Hazard vs. Cumb. (10/31/09) 75 – Josh Woodard to Dustin Perry vs. Webber Int’l (9/10/05) 74 – Alex Jackson to Dustin Perry vs. LaGrange (9/16/06) 62 – Lacy Herring to Dustin Perry vs. Belhaven (10/8/05) 61 – Ben Williams to T.C. Jay vs. LaGrange (9/20/08)
Dustin Perry’s 34 receptions in 2005 still rank as the most in school history, as do his 61 career catches and 954 career receiving yards.
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Individual Scoring Individual Defensive Records (Cont.)
Total Touchdowns (Game) Tackles (Career) 4 – C.J. Scott* vs. Webber International (10/30/10) 330 – Logan Lollis (2006-09) 4 – Kenny Foster* vs. Georgetown (9/25/10) 262 – Garrett Hochstetler (2007-10) 4 – A.J. Cooley vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 231 – Will Oliver (2005-08) 4 – Ben Williams vs. Union (Ky.) (10/24/09) 208 – A.J. Baker (2006-09) 4 – A.J. Cooley vs. North Greenville (10/18/08) 205 – Budd Keith (2005-08) 4 – Fabian Daniel vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/1/05) Sacks (Game) Total Touchdowns (Season) 3.5 – Logan Lollis vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 21 – A.J. Cooley (2008) 3.0 – Logan Lollis vs. Lambuth (10/11/08) 20 – A.J. Cooley (2009) 2.0 – Andrew Schrampfer, four times, last vs. BC (11/8/2008) 12 – Fabian Daniel 2.0 – Matt Yarbrough vs. Stillman (9/8/07) 11 – Ben Williams (2010) 10 – Brandon Morten (2010) Sacks (Season) 7.0 – Logan Lollis (2008) Total Touchdowns (Career) 7.0 – Andrew Schrampfer (2008) 53 – A.J. Cooley (2006-09) 6.0 – Logan Lollis (2009) 23 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 5.5 – Jeremy New (2006) 21 – Fabian Daniel (2005-07) 5.0 – Andrew Schrampfer (2007) 20 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08) 5.0 – Josh Pidgeon (2006) 10 – Chris Chapman (2005-08), Brandon Morten*
Points (Season) 128 – A.J. Cooley (2008) 120 – A.J. Cooley (2009) 72 – Fabian Daniel (2005) 71 – Lukas Gonzalez (2006) 66 – Ben Williams (2010)
Points (Career) 320 – A.J. Cooley (2006-09) 226 – Lukas Gonzalez (2005-08) 138 – Ben Williams (2007-10) 126 – Fabian Daniel (2005-07) 122 – Raymone Nesbitt (2005-08)
Individual Defensive Records
Tackles (Game) 19 – Garrett Hochstetler vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/31/09) 19 – Will Oliver vs. Bethel (10/25/07) 17 – Ryan Gloer vs. Pikeville (10/7/06) 16 – Daniel Hazard* vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (8/29/09) 16 – Ryan Gloer vs. Lambuth (11/10/07) 16 – Jamie Stewart vs. UVA-Wise (10/20/05)
Tackles (Season) 113 – Logan Lollis (2008) 104 – Logan Lollis (2009) 88 – Garrett Hochstetler (2009) 82 – Daniel Hazard (2009) Two-time MSC Defensive Player of the Year Logan Lollis is Shorter’s 80 – Garrett Hochstetler (2008) all-time leading tackler and a two-time NAIA All-American.
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Individual Defensive Records (Cont.) Individual Defensive Records (Cont.)
Sacks (Career) Tackles for Loss (Season) 15.0 - Logan Lollis (2006-09) 13.5 – Logan Lollis (2009) 14.0 - Josh Pidgeon (2005-08) 11.5 – Josh Pidgeon (2006) 14.0 - Andrew Schrampfer (2005-08) 11.0 – Logan Lollis (2008) 9.0 - Jeremy New (2005-07) 11.0 – Jeremy New (2006) 8.0 - Matthew Yarbrough (2005-08) 9.5 – Jamie Stewart (2007)
Interceptions (Game) Tackles for Loss (Career) 2 – A.J. Baker, twice, last vs. LaGrange (9/12/09) 34.5 – Logan Lollis (2006-09) 2 – Spencer Bragg, twice, last vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 30.0 – Josh Pidgeon (2005-08) 2 – Budd Keith, twice, last vs. Belhaven (10/20/07) 22.5 – Andrew Schrampfer (2005-08) 2 – Will Oliver vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/1/05) 19.5 – Ryan Gloer (2005-07) 19.0 – Jamie Stewart (2005-07) Interceptions (Season) 5 – A.J. Baker (2009) Passes Defended (Season) 5 – A.J. Baker (2007) 12 – A.J. Baker (2009) 4 – Spencer Bragg (2009) 11 – A.J. Baker (2007) 4 – Budd Keith (2008) 9 – A.J. Baker (2008) 4 – Budd Keith (2007) 9 – Budd Keith (2008) 4 – Budd Keith (2006) 8 – Will Oliver (2008)
Interceptions (Career) Passes Defended (Career) 14 – A.J. Baker (2006-09) 38 – A.J. Baker (2006-09) 13 – Budd Keith (2005-08) 24 – Budd Keith (2005-08) 8 – Will Oliver (2005-08) 20 – Will Oliver (2005-08) 7 – James Maxwell (2005-08) 17 – Logan Lollis (2006-09) 6 – Logan Lollis (2006-09) 13 – James Maxwell (2005-08)
Special Teams Records
Field Goals Made (Game) 3 – Lukas Gonzalez, twice, last vs. W. Virginia Tech (10/6/07) 2 – David Guilford* vs. Belhaven (10/16/10) 2 – Lukas Gonzalez, three times, last vs. Cumberlands (11/1/08)
Field Goals Made (Season) 12 – Lukas Gonzalez (2006) 9 – Lukas Gonzalez (2008) 8 – Lukas Gonzalez (2007) 7 – Lukas Gonzalez (2005) 2 – David Guilford* (2010) 2 – Troy Postell* (2010)
Field Goals Made (Career) 36 – Lukas Gonzalez (2005-08) 3 – David Guilford* (2009-present) 2 – Troy Postell* (2010-present) 1 – Phillip Dillard (2005)
A.J. Baker twice picked off five passes in a season and left the Hawks’ program with an all-time best 14 interceptions.
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Special Teams Records (Cont.) Special Teams Records (Cont.)
Longest Field Goal Longest Punt Return TD 52 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Cumberlands (Ky.) (9/23/06) 66 – Brandon Morten* vs. West Alabama (8/28/10) 50 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Brevard (9/1/07) 27 – A.J. Baker vs. North Greenville (10/18/08) 48 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Bethel (Tenn.) (10/21/06) 48 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/1/05) Team Records 47 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (11/1/08) Points (Quarter) Longest Punt 34 – vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 75 – Corey Thacker* vs. Cumberlands (10/23/10) 68 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Lambuth (11/10/07) Points (Half) 62 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Webber International (9/9/06) 41 – vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 61 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. Lambuth (10/11/08) 61 – Lukas Gonzalez vs. LaGrange (9/7/08) Points (Game) 56 – vs. Union (Ky.) (10/24/09) Longest Kickoff Return TD 55 – vs. Belhaven (11/7/09) 96 – Jordan Hazard vs. Lambuth (10/10/09) 54 – vs. LaGrange (9/16/06) 90 – A.J. Cooley vs. Lambuth (10/10/09) 52 – Twice, last vs. Pikeville (9/20/08) 90 – Jordan Hazard vs. LaGrange (9/12/09) 84 – Fabian Daniel vs. Cumberland (Tenn.) (10/26/06) Yards Total Offense (Game) 82 – Chris Chapman vs. Lambuth (11/11/06) 547 – vs. Webber International (10/30/10) 541 – vs. Faulkner (9/26/09) 526 – vs. Faulkner (9/27/08) 508 – vs. Pikeville (9/20/08) 505 – vs. Lambuth (9/24/05)
Rushing Yards (Game) 534 – vs. Webber International (10/30/10) 515 – vs. Faulkner (9/26/09) 453 – vs. Union (Ky.) (10/24/09) 438 – vs. Pikeville (9/20/08) 421 – vs. Faulkner (9/27/08)
Passing Yards (Game) 219 – vs. Lambuth (9/24/05) 198 – vs. Union (Ky.) (10/29/05) 197 – vs. Belhaven (10/8/05) 174 – vs. UVA-Wise (10/20/05) 169 – vs. Brevard (9/2/06)
Fewest Total Yards Allowed (Game) 63 – vs. Brevard (9/2/06)
Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed (Game) 4 – Belhaven (11/8/08)
Fewest Passing Yards Allowed (Game) -1 – Cumberlands (Ky.) (9/23/06)
Sacks (Game) 7 - vs. Belhaven (11/8/08) Lukas Gonzalez’s golden boot made him the only four-time All- * denotes current player Conference selection in school history.
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ALL-TIME PLAYER HONORS
Mid-South All-Conference Mid-South All-Academic (Cont.) NAIA Scholar-Athlete (Cont.) Hunter Glenn (OL)...... 2005 Ryan Gloer...... 2007 Derik Cooper...... 2009, 2010 Dustin Perry (WR)...... 2005 Fisher Marietta...... 2007 Bo Bearse...... 2010 Lukas Gonzalez (K).... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Kevin Cone...... 2007, 2008 Josh Dorminy...... 2010 Fabian Daniel (SB)...... 2006 Curtis John...... 2007, 2008 Kevin Hall...... 2010 Josh Pidgeon (DL)...... 2006 Blake Ducatel...... 2007, 2008, 2009 Drew Putnam...... 2010 Budd Keith (DB)...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Ben Williams...... 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Sam Robison...... 2010 Logan Lollis (LB)...... 2006, 2008, 2009 Cameron Panther...... 2008 Zach Morrison (OL)...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Andrew Schrampfer...... 2008 Mid-South Conference Player of the Year Will Oliver (DB)...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Will Wiggins...... 2008 Ryan Gloer (Defensive)...... 2007 Drew Elrod (QB)...... 2007 Bo Bearse*...... 2008, 2009, 2010 A.J. Cooley (Offensive)...... 2008 Ryan Gloer (LB)...... 2007 Spenser Bettis...... 2008, 2009 Logan Lollis (Defensive)...... 2008 Jamie Stewart (LB)...... 2007 Matt Broome...... 2008, 2009 A.J. Cooley (Offensive)...... 2009 Matt Yarbrough (DL)...... 2007 Derik Cooper...... 2008, 2009, 2010 Logan Lollis (Defensive)...... 2009 Matt Atchley (OL)...... 2007, 2008 Josh Dorminy...... 2008, 2009, 2010 Raymone Nesbitt (SB)...... 2007, 2008 David Hall...... 2008, 2009 College Fanz (VSN) NAIA All-America Nick Bearden (TE)...... 2008 Seth Lindsey...... 2008, 2009 Fabian Daniel (2nd)...... 2006 Chris Chapman (SB)...... 2008 Jared Williams...... 2008, 2009 Ryan Gloer (HM)...... 2007 Curtis John (DL)...... 2008 Zack Owens...... 2009 Zach Morrison (HM)...... 2007 Will Peterson (TE)...... 2008 Kevin Hall...... 2009, 2010 Matt Yarbrough (HM)...... 2007 Andrew Schrampfer (DL)...... 2008 Landon Littlejohn...... 2009, 2010 A.J. Cooley (2nd)...... 2008 Brad Smith (OL)...... 2008 Nick Newborn...... 2009, 2010 Logan Lollis (2nd)...... 2008 A.J. Baker (DB)...... 2008, 2009 Drew Putnam...... 2009, 2010 Zach Morrison (2nd)...... 2008 A.J. Cooley (FB)...... 2008, 2009 Sam Robison...... 2009, 2010 Andrew Schrampfer (HM)...... 2008 Garrett Hochstetler (LB).....2008, 2009, 2010 Collin Wooddy...... 2009, 2010 A.J. Cooley (1st)...... 2009 Andy Kellogg (OL)*...... 2009, 2010 Alex Burse...... 2010 Logan Lollis (1st)...... 2009 Nick Newborn (OL)*...... 2009, 2010 Kyle Farmer...... 2010 Antwon Appleton (SB)*...... 2009 Tyler Fuqua...... 2010 AFCA NAIA All-America Daniel Hazard (LB)*...... 2009 Garrett Hochstetler...... 2010 A.J. Cooley...... 2009 Jordan Hazard (SB)...... 2009 Dylan Holtman...... 2010 * denotes current player Kavin Walker (OL)...... 2009 Richard Hyde...... 2010 Albert Huntley (SB)...... 2010 Patrick Keller...... 2010 Tabias Walker (DE)*...... 2010 Zach Mann...... 2010 Tyler Thomas...... 2010 Mid-South All-Academic Gary Tiller...... 2010 Bruce Ingram...... 2006 Tyler Tillery...... 2010 Ronnie Kelly...... 2006 Justin White...... 2010 Craig Lawson...... 2006 Curtis Wyatt...... 2010 Tommy Oswald...... 2006 Brad Smith...... 2006 NAIA Scholar-Athlete Jeremy Ruark...... 2006, 2007 Jackson Abercrombie...... 2008 Dustin Perry...... 2006, 2008 Kenneth James...... 2008 Jackson Abercrombie...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Budd Keith...... 2008 Kenneth James...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Zach Morrison...... 2008 Budd Keith...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Will Oliver...... 2008 Zach Morrison...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Seth Lindsey...... 2008, 2009 Will Oliver...... 2006, 2007, 2008 Matt Broome...... 2009 A.J. Bennett...... 2007 Jared Williams...... 2009
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS & ALL-TIME RECORDS
2005 (Phil Jones): 3-7, 0-5 Mid-South 2007 (Phil Jones): 7-4, 3-2 Mid-South 2009 (Phil Jones): 6-5, 3-3 Mid-South 9/10 Webber International...... L 16-9* 9/1 @ Brevard...... W 24-21 8/29 @ Lenoir-Rhyne...... L 21-14 9/17 @ Allen...... L 24-20 9/8 @ Stillman...... L 27-24 9/12 LaGrange...... W 42-19 9/24 Lambuth...... W 52-20 9/15 LaGrange...... W 38-12 9/19 Pikeville...... W 33-6 10/1 Cumberland (Tenn.)...... W 40-20 9/22 @ Campbellsville...... W 28-7 9/26 @ Faulkner...... W 43-27 10/8 @ Belhaven...... L 45-38 OT 9/29 Union (Ky.)...... W 41-17 10/1 Campbellsville ...... L 42-28 10/15 @ Cumberlands (Ky.)...... L 21-20 10/6 West Virginia Tech...... W 16-6 10/8 @ Lambuth...... L 28-23 10/20 UVA-Wise...... L 29-27 10/13 @ Georgetown...... L 37-2 10/17 Kentucky Christian...... W 45-10 10/29 @ Union (Ky.)...... L 25-16 10/20 @ Belhaven...... L 25-21 10/24 @ Union (Ky.)...... W 56-41 11/5 Georgetown...... L 79-6 10/25 Bethel (Tenn.)...... L 44-21 10/31 Cumberland (Tenn.)...... L 14-13 11/12 @ Pikeville...... L 30-13 11/3 @ Cumberland (Tenn.)...... W 34-7 11/7 Belhaven...... W 55-42 * Shorter wins 1-0 via forfeit 11/10 Lambuth...... W 42-18 11/14 Bethel (Tenn.)...... L 21-14
2006 (Phil Jones): 7-4, 4-1 Mid-South 2008 (Phil Jones): 9-3, 4-1 Mid-South 2010 (Phil Jones): 5-6, 2-4 Mid-South 9/2 Brevard...... W 39-7 8/28 @ Western Carolina...... L 35-0 8/28 @ West Alabama...... L 37-7 9/9 @ Webber International...... L 13-6 9/13 @ LaGrange...... W 28-23 9/2 @ Georgia State...... L 41-7 9/16 @ LaGrange...... W 54-0 9/20 @ Pikeville...... W 52-17 9/18 @ Pikeville...... W 49-14 9/23 @ Cumberlands (Ky.)...... W 27-7 9/27 Faulkner...... W 42-0 9/25 Georgetown...... W 47-46 OT 9/30 @ Campbellsville...... W 38-14 10/4 @ Campbellsville...... W 24-14 10/2 Faulkner...... W 31-10 10/7 Pikeville...... L 27-24 3OT 10/11 Lambuth...... L 42-38 10/9 @ Cumberland (Tenn.)...... L 22-14 10/14 UVA-Wise...... L 36-21 10/18 North Greenville...... W 37-21 10/16 @ Belhaven...... W 25-24 10/21 @ Bethel (Tenn.)...... L 35-20* 10/23 Union (Ky.)...... W 33-27 10/23 Cumberlands (Ky.)...... L 21-14 10/26 Cumberland (Tenn.)...... W 30-10 11/1 @ Cumberland (Tenn.)...... W 27-24 10/30 Webber International...... W 42-14 11/4 Belhaven...... L 40-35 11/8 Belhaven...... W 35-0 11/6 Union (Ky.)...... L 37-31 11/11 @ Lambuth...... W 13-6 11/15 @ Bethel (Tenn.)...... W 7-0 11/13 @ Bethel (Tenn.)...... L 36-26 * Shorter wins 1-0 via forfeit 11/22 @ Cumberlands (Ky.)#...... L 31-7 # NAIA Football Championship Series game
School Record Last Meeting Result Allen University...... 0-1...... 9/17/2005...... L 24-20 Belhaven University...... 3-3...... 10/16/2010...... W 25-24 Bethel University (Tenn.)...... 2-3...... 11/13/2010...... L 36-26 Brevard College...... 2-0...... 9/1/2007...... W 24-21 Campbellsville University...... 3-1...... 10/1/2009...... L 42-28 Cumberland University (Tenn.)...... 4-1...... 10/9/2010...... L 22-14 University of the Cumberlands (Ky.)...... 1-3...... 10/23/2010...... L 21-14 Faulkner University...... 3-0...... 10/2/2010...... W 31-10 Georgetown College (Ky.)...... 1-2...... 9/25/2010...... W 47-46 OT Georgia State University...... 0-1...... 9/2/2010...... L 41-7 Kentucky Christian University...... 1-0...... 10/17/2009...... W 45-10 LaGrange College...... 4-0...... 9/12/2009...... W 42-19 Lambuth University...... 3-2...... 10/8/2009...... L 28-23 Lenoir-Rhyne University...... 0-1...... 8/29/2009...... L 21-14 North Greenville University...... 1-0...... 10/18/2008...... W 37-21 University of Pikeville...... 3-2...... 9/18/2010...... W 49-14 Stillman College...... 0-1...... 9/8/2007...... L 27-24 Union College (Ky.)...... 3-2...... 11/6/2010...... L 37-31 University of Virginia-Wise...... 0-2...... 10/14/2006...... L 36-21 University of West Alabama...... 0-1...... 8/28/2010...... L 37-7 Webber International University...... 2-1...... 10/30/2010...... W 42-14 West Virginia Tech...... 1-0...... 10/6/2007...... W 16-6 Western Carolina University...... 0-1...... 8/28/2008...... L 35-0
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REMEMBERING DENTRIS “DOOLEY” MATHIS
Dear Hawks Family, Supporters, and Alumni:
On April 8, 2011, Shorter University lost Dentris “Dooley” Mathis to a tragic death. Dentris was a member of the Shorter baseball team and a founding member of Shorter University Football. As a former teammate, friend and roommate, I feel that there is so much we can do to remember him. Dentris was a great athlete, but more importantly, a great person. He always lit up the room when he walked in and had a contagious smile. There are so many things about Dentris that will be missed, but none that will be forgotten.
In the brief three or four days following his death, the College of Business, Coach Phil Jones, Coach Matt Larry and the Athletic Department named an endowment in Dentris’ name. The endowment now has the task of raising $25,000 over the next five years. This endowment will allow a first generation student-athlete the opportunity to continue their education at Shorter University. Although Dentris will never walk onto the field again, his memory can remain on that field every game through this scholarship, provided by your kind donation.
Will you please celebrate Dentris’ life by giving to this scholarship? A few contributions have already been made to kick off this scholarship fund. Please consider giving something.
The football and baseball team will hold special ceremonies to honor Dentris Mathis during Homecoming Weekend in October 2011. The DM28 stickers on the football helmets are in memory of Dentris. Please make plans to attend this event. Let’s continue to visit the Hill and perhaps meet the student that will have a Shorter University athletic experience because of your contribution to this scholarship! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Lee Rogers, Cliff Flagello & Lacey Herring
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Get the latest updates on Shorter University Athletics at goshorterhawks.com 2011 SHORTER UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Location Time 9.10 @ Webber International Babson Park, Fla. 1:30 pm 9.17 Pikeville # Barron Stadium 1:30 pm 9.24 @ Georgetown (Ky.) Georgetown, Ky. 1:30 pm 10.1 @ Faulkner * Montgomery, Ala. 2:30 pm 10.8 Cumberland (Tenn.) *$ Barron Stadium 1:30 pm 10.15 Belhaven *% Barron Stadium 3:30 pm 10.22 @ Cumberlands (Ky.) * Williamsburg, Ky. 1:30 pm 10.29 @ Edward Waters Jacksonville, Fla. 1:30 pm 11.5 @ Union (Ky.) * Barbourville, Ky. 12 pm 11.12 Bethel (Tenn.) *^ Barron Stadium 1:30 pm
Home games in bold. All times Eastern and subject to change. * Mid-South West Division game # Childhood Cancer Awareness Day / SPLOST Appreciation Day $ Breast Cancer Awareness Day / Hall of Fame Weekend / Championship Saturday % Homecoming & Alumni Weekend ^ Senior Day For news, notes, previews, recaps and updates, visit www.goshorterhawks.com DM 28