NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY Saturday, Dec. 3

NGU at Delta State (MS) 2:00 p.m. EST NCAA II QUARTERFINALS

GAME NOTES - GAME #14 CRUSADERS HEAD TO DELTA STATE (MS) FOR 3RD at Delta State (MS)

Sat. Dec. 3 * 2 pm EST ROUND NCAA II PLAYOFF GAME McCool Stadium * NGU takes on #1 Super Region Seed Statesmen in Pivotal Contest Cleveland, MS Individuals following NCAA Division II football around the nation are scratching their heads and (Natural Grass) racing to their PC’s and I Pads to figure out … what is this North Greenville thing? Prior to Capacity— 8,125 the 2011 season, few NCAA observers had ever had to reference North Greenville and NCAA in Series: First Meeting Radio: 95.5 FM (The Vibe) the same sentence; all that has changed this year. NGU is among the final eight teams still Live Streaming on Delta State playing in NCAA II this season. University athletic website One of the hottest teams in the NCAA II championships to date, 2011 NGU Schedule NGU pummeled Mars Hill 58-32 in North Carolina last week. North Greenville must now travel to the Super Region Two’s September 3 at Newberry 46-17 W #1 seed Delta State from Cleveland, Mississippi Saturday, 10 at Presbyterian 21-38 L Dec. 3 for a 2:00 p.m. EST kick- off. Last year's NCAA Division 17 #TUSCULUM (TV) 27-7 W II national runner-up, Delta State has a veteran, playoff 24 at Mars Hill 28-38 L seasoned team, so the task will be monumental for the Crusad- October 1 LENOIR RHYNE(TV)35-27 W ers. 8 at Cent. State(OH) 49-20 W However, David’s task in facing the giant Goliath was 15 CARSON NEWMAN 34-27 W titanic as well, and everyone knows how 22 at Brevard 36-6 W NGU President Dr. Jimmy Epting gets the game ball! 29 %CATAWBA 25-7 W that story turned out.

November 5 at Wingate 54-7 W The Crusaders (11-2) established new school records for most wins in a season and consecutive 12 <>NOTRE DAME (OH)62-0 W wins (9) against Mars Hill. The victory also gave NGU a win over every team in the South 19**ALBANY ST *(GA) 63-14 W Atlantic Conference this year. North Greenville has now outscored its last four opponents 237- 26!!! Mars Hill 58-32 W 53 (MHC scored 32 of those last weekend), and averaged 59 pts. per game in that streak. # Parents Day % Homecoming <>Military Appreciation Day Senior quarterback Willy Korn rushed for three touchdowns and North Greenville scored 35 **1st Round NCAA II Playoffs !! 2nd Round NCAA II unanswered points in 11 minutes in the third quarter to pummel Mars Hill College at the Ammons Playoffs (Mars Hill, NC) Family Stadium in North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Division II national champi- onship playoffs Saturday afternoon. Korn rushed for a season best 92 yards and completed 11 NGU QUICK FACTS of 13 passes for 172 yards and one score to Sean Wright . Teryan Rucker added 78 and a Location: Tigerville, SC touchdown and Idris Anderson also rushed for a touchdown. (20 miles north of Greenville) Enrollment: 2,400 The difference in the game was the NGU defense, which forced four Mars Hill turno- Founded: 1892 vers. Jamarius Robinson intercepted passes on back-to-back series in the third quarter and Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Red and Black took one back for a 45 yard touchdown. Nick Rosamonda added yet another touchdown off an Conference: Independent NCAA II interception in the fourth quarter on a 55 yard run. In the wide open contest that saw 919 Affiliation: South Atlantic yards of total offense, NGU’s defense blew the game open in the third quarter. MHC’s Harlon Conference/ NCCAA Stadium: Younts Stadium (5,000) Hill trophy finalist Jonas Randolph rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown and freshman Surface: Natural Grass receiver Dimitri Holmes caught two TD passes for Mars Hill. 2010 Record: 9-3 (NCCAA Victory Bowl Champions) Following the game, NGU Coach Jamey Chadwell awarded the game ball to North Greenville President: Dr. James B. Epting Athletic Director: Jan McDonald President Dr. Jimmy Epting to commemorate the victory over Epting’s alma mater. Sports Info. Dir.: Micah Sepko Associate SID: Fred Battenfield Grad Asst. SID: Robbie Gawrys The victor in this weekend’s game will play the winner of the Office Phone: (864) 977-7150 Radio: WNGR (95.5 FM The Vibe) Northwest Missouri State or Pittsburg State (KS) matchup on Website : www.ngcrusaders.com Saturday, Dec. 10.

NGU MEDIA CONTACTS NGU 2011 SEASON REVIEW: NEWBERRY—46-17 WIN. Newberry, SC — Senior quarterback Willy Korn passed for 186 yards and three Micah Sepko: Assistant AD touchdowns yards and NGU dominated play on both sides to earn its first ever win over a South Atlantic Conference for Operations/SID team with a 47-16 win over at Setzler Field. Korn also rushed for 51 yards in the game. He hit Harold Small for a five yard touchdown, Sean Wright caught a touchdown from 39 yards out, and Freddie Martino (864) 905-6155 had a TD reception from 21 yards. Sophomore running back Idris Anderson rushed for 81 yards, Marcus Wilson had Dr. Fred Battenfield, 78 and Teryan Rucker 44 for North Greenville. Associate SID 864 977-2076 NGU dominated with 459 yards of total offense to 201 for Newberry. The majority of Newberry’s offense came late in the game with NGU reserves in the game. Robbie Gawrys, Grad. Asst. PRESBYTERIAN– 38-21 LOSS. Clinton, SC – Division I Presbyterian blocked a game tying field goal with 8:34 (803) 727-9680 left in the game and PC’s CeeJay Harris picked up the loose ball and carried it 65 yards for the go-ahead touchdown that broke open a tight game as the Blue Hose went on to beat North Greenville 38-21 at . JAMEY CHADWELL BIO North Greenville saw its nine-game winning streak stopped, which ironically began last season when the Crusaders defeated PC. Willy Korn scored a rushing touchdown and hit Freddie Martino and Harold Small with TD passes. Head Coach Jamey Chadwell begins his third season and he TUSCULUM—27-7 WIN. Tigerville, SC – Idris Anderson scored three touchdowns while the North Greenville (2- 1) defense picked off three passes and recovered a fumble to earn a hard fought 27-7 victory over Tusculum (TN) says the journey to respectabil- (1-2) before 4,618 at Younts Stadium. NGU defeated its second opponent from the South Atlantic Conference after ity in the NCAA II is right on opening the season with a big win over Newberry College. In a game where both teams compiled 748 yards of total schedule. Under Chadwell, offense, surprisingly it was a defensive struggle throughout much of the first half. Sophomore running back Teryan NGU had its second best Rucker had his best game as a Crusader with 169 yards on the ground, and Anderson added 72. Willy Korn went 6- season 14 for 77 yards passing and had 44 yards rushing. NGU’s defense also intercepted Bo Cordell twice more, once by ever in Isaiah Johnson at the NGU goal line with 7:35 left in the third to turn away yet another Tusculum drive. On The 2010 and Pioneer’s next drive, A.J. Jones recovered a Tusculum fumble to give the ball back to NGU. Nick Rosamonda had added a another interception for NGU in the fourth period. 2010 Victory MARS HILL—38-28 LOSS. Mars Hill, NC— Jonas Randolph rushed for 220 yards and Mars Hill (3-1) scored 20 unanswered points late in the game to ease past North Greenville (2-2) 38-28 at the Ammons Family Athletic Cen- Bowl ter. The Crusaders led 28-18 late in the third quarter after Jamarius Robinson picked off a Jon Richt pass and took champion- it in for a touchdown with 5:05 left in the third quarter. Mars Hill rebounded behind Richt and Randolph. Teryan ship to go Rucker led NGU with his second consecutive 100 yard game with 112 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown, and with its Idris Anderson added 76 and a touchdown. Senior quarterback Willy Korn went 12-25 for 129 yards. 2006 title. LENOIR RHYNE—35-27 WIN. Tigerville, SC – North Greenville (3-2) scored three straight touchdowns in the Chadwell spent five years at second half after trailing 21-14 at halftime to defeat Lenoir Rhyne (3-2) of the South Atlantic Conference 35-27 at Charleston Southern prior to Younts Stadium on a chilly Saturday night. Teryan Rucker rushed for 103 yards, his third consecutive game over joining NGU in 2009. He began 100 yards, and scored two touchdowns to lead the Crusaders to a bounce back win. Idris Anderson contributed 74 his career as the running backs yards and a touchdown, and Willy Korn had his best game on the ground for NGU with 66 yards. Lenoir Rhyne, coach and recruiting coordi- which averaged 248 yards rushing a game, was limited to a meager 100 yards rushing. The Bears did put together nator. He also coached the a nine play drive for 75 yards in a quick 2:12 when Stutts caught his second touchdown pass with 1:45 left. Mark wide receivers four seasons, Smith of NGU swatted down the extra point, and after LR recovered the onside kick, the NGU defense held on for served as passing game coordi- the win on the Bears’ last minute drive. nator in 2006, and was named CENTRAL STATE (OH) — 49-20—Wilberforce, Oh—Willy Korn and Teryan Rucker combined for five touch- Assistant Head Coach in downs and the Crusader defense allowed just 244 yards in total offense as North Greenville cruised past Central 2007. Chadwell helped guide State Ohio 49-20 to improve to 4-2 to wrap up the first half of the 2011 football season. Offensively, NGU’s air raid the Buccaneers to three winning was led by quarterback Willy Korn who posted an almost spotless line, completing 20-27 passes for 323 yards and seasons in the last four years, three touchdowns. Korn’s 323 passing yards is a career high. Tyran Rucker racked up 53 yards rushing on only 8 and the team’s 28 wins during attempts and two touchdowns, to lead the rushing attack for NGU while Kyle Peck added 47 yards on six carries and that time span tied for first in the a touchdown. Rucker averaged 6.6 yards per carry. All together, the Crusaders logged 579 yards of total offense. . On the defensive side of the ball, the “Black Swarm” held their opponent under 250 yards for the third time this season. A former standout quarterback at his alma mater of East CARSON NEWMAN—34-27 WIN. Tigerville, SC – Willy Korn accounted for three touchdowns, two on the Tennessee State University in ground and one through the air, as he led North Greenville (5-2) past NCAA Division II powerhouse Carson-Newman Johnson City, Tenn., Chadwell 34-27 at Younts Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders won their third consecutive game and now stand at 4- began his coaching career at 1 against members of the South Atlantic Conference. Korn had 51 yards on the ground and scored two rushing ETSU in 2000 when he coached touchdowns and passed for one score to Idris Anderson . Freshman kicker Justin Gravely (Pickens HS) had his best the quarterbacks, and also day as a Crusader as he kicked field goals from 30 yards out and hit another from 25 yards to begin the fourth coached tight ends, running quarter. He also hit all four of his point after attempts. Freddie Martino caught six passes for 100 yards for NGU, backs and served as recruiting and Anderson rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. Tyron Douglas led Carson Newman with 156 yards on 17 coordinator in 2003. Chadwell carries and Nate Inman added 90. NGU outgained Carson Newman 368-352 in total offense. Senior nose guard earned four letters as a quarter- Mark Smith had his finest game as a Crusader with 12 tackles. back at ETSU for Coach Paul Hamilton (1997-1999) and BREVARD—36-6 WIN—Brevard, NC – Sean Wright caught three touchdown passes, Willy Korn completed 18-22 Coach Mike Cavan (1995- passes for 214 yards and Idris Anderson rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown as North Greenville (6-2) clinched 1996). Following his senior its school record second consecutive winning season with a dominant 36-6 victory over Brevard (3-5) at Brevard season, he was named a Na- Memorial Stadium Saturday. Wright caught five passes for 97 yards, Freddie Martino also had five catches and Korn tional Football Foundation Hall led the Crusaders to 432 yards of total offense as NGU won its fourth straight game. If NGU was an official member of Fame Scholar, which was of the South Atlantic Conference (it is in a scheduling alliance), the Crusaders would be tied for first place on the based on athletics, academics basis of Mars Hill’s 51-21 loss to Lenoir Rhyne. NGU would be 5-1 against SAC schools. “I can’t emphasize enough and community service. how big this win was,” Chadwell said. “This program has never had back to back winning seasons, and we’ve achieved another of our big goals.” Chadwell earned a Master’s of Business Administration from CATAWBA—25-7 WIN—Tigerville, SC – Freshman kicker Justin Gravely (Pickens HS) booted three field goals CSU in May 2006, and received and sophomore running back Idris Anderson scored two touchdowns to lead North Greenville (7-2) to its fifth a Bachelor of Science Degree in straight win and a 25-7 decision over Catawba before a Homecoming crowd at Younts Stadium Saturday afternoon. Economics and Business from The Crusaders moved their SAC scheduling alliance to 6-1, which would put them in the lead if they were an official ETSU in May 2000. member of the league. NGU is ranked fifth in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) South Re- Chadwell at NGU: gional NCAA Division II rankings. North Greenville ground out 227 yards on the ground in 49 rushes with Teryan Rucker leading the way with 98 yards, including a 41 yarder that led to a Crusader touchdown. 2009—2-8; 2010 —9-3; 2011 — 11-2. 22-13 (3 yrs)

Delta State Statesmen ABOUT THE DELTA STATE GAME: QUICK FACTS: Location: Cleveland, MS NGU must make its longest journey in school history for a Founded: 1924 football contest for the third round NCAA II national quarterfi- Enrollment: 4,320 nals at Delta State of Cleveland, Mississippi. The distance Nickname: Statesmen between Tigerville and Cleveland (which is 2 hours south-

Colors: Forest Green & White west of Memphis, Tenn.), is 608 miles. This game will also Conference: Gulf South mark the first flying trip for the NGU football team in the school’s history. Affiliation: NCAA II Stadium: McCool Stadium (8,125) Ironically, several players on the NGU squad have never been on an airplane. Surface: Natural Grass Jamey Chadwell will play his first game against Delta State. He is 0-1 against the Gulf Current Record: 10-2 (defeated South (a loss at North Alabama in his first season of 2009). Delta North Alabama 42-14 in NCAA II 2nd round) State coach Ron Roberts (Tenn-Martin ‘88) is 46-15 overall in his Number of NCAA playoff 5th season, and has guided his team to four Gulf South titles in five appearances: six (2000 NCAA II years, and NCAA playoff berths in four of those five years. Delta was champs; runnerup in 2010 NCAA II national runner-up last season, losing to Minnesota Duluth 2010 Record: 11-4 20-17 on a last second field goal in the title game. President: Dr. John M. Hilpert Athletic Director: Jeremy McClain Davis SID: Matt Jones Delta State will be led by senior quarterback Micah Davis, who is a Office Phone: (662) 846-4284 finalist for the NCAA II’s Harlon Hill POTY award. Davis has completed 270-437 passes with 16 Int’s and 3,207 yards and 22 touchdowns. He’s also added 12 rushing TD’s. Brandon Lucas is the team’s top running back with 617 yards, and Davis’ favorite receiving THE DELTA ST. SERIES: targets are Chance Dennis, Tim Smith and Bill Franks.

First Meeting. NGU has only Besides the Statesmen as their nickname, the Delta State students revere their team as two meetings in its history the ‘Fighting Okra.’ with teams (North Alabama in 2008 and 2009). The two teams have no common opponents this year, but Delta struggled to beat Valdosta State 36-33. Valdosta barely edged Newberry College, which was beaten soundly 46-17 by North Greenville is now 2-0 NGU in its first game of the year. in its first ever appearance in the NCAA II national playoffs The NGU-Mars Hill game will be broadcast on North Greenville’s radio network— (wins over Albany State and 95.5 FM The Vibe at NGU. It will also be available on live streaming through the Del- Mars Hill). ta State athletics website: www.gostatesmen.com

Delta State has reached the DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY: NCAA Division II playoffs seven (7) times and has a Delta State is a public institution, receiving primary funding from the state of Mississippi. The 14-3 overall record to date. University provides a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum, offering 12 baccalaureate degrees in The Statesmen/Okra won the national title in 2000, and 42 majors. It also seeks to meet the need for advanced training in certain fields by providing programs were national runnerups in of study for eight master's degrees, the Educational Specialist degree and the Doctor of Education 2010. degree.

Serving as the cultural and educational center of the region, Delta State University is located in Cleveland. The Mississippi Delta, a 20-county, northwestern region, rich in various ethnic and cultural groups, provides approximately 76 percent of the University's enrollment. Nearly 15 percent of the students attend from other parts of the state, while almost 10 percent of the students reside outside the state. Accordingly, the University identifies the Delta as its primary public service region, while acknowledging the importance of research and service that also benefits the state and nation.

**Although not an official member of the South Atlantic Conference, NGU would have tied for the overall lead in the SAC with a 7-1 record. By virtue of beaten Mars Hill last week- end, NGU could lay claim to the SAC title since the Crusaders beat every SAC team this season.

SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE STANDINGS (11/14/11): 2010 NGU RESULTS:

8/28 at Mars Hill L 30-36 All Games SAC Record 9/4 at CSU L 31-41 ** North Greenville 11-2 7-1 9/11 at Ed. Waters W 44-14 Mars Hill 8-2 6-1 9/18 LENOIR RHYNE L 19-20 Lenoir Rhyne 7-3 6-1 9/25 at Presbyterian W 34-17 Mars Hill 2-1 1-0 10/2 OH St NEWARK W 63-0 Wingate 5-6 4-3 10/7 WRIGHT STATE W 62-0 Carson-Newman 5-6 3-4 10/16 at LaGrange (Ga)W 55-27 Newberry 4-6 4-3 10/23 ED. WATERS W 42-0 Brevard 3-8 1-6 10/30 at Notre Dame C W 21-14 Tusculum 3-8 2-5 11/6 at Pembroke St W 27-10 Catawba 3-8 2-5 11/20 &CAMPBELLSVILLE W 42-16 (NGU is not a conference member and this merely points out the Crusaders’ record against SAC teams in the scheduling alliance) NGU 2011 SEASON REVIEW (continued) …

WINGATE—54-7 WIN—Wingate, NC — North Greenville scored five touchdowns off six Wingate turnovers, and Willy Korn went 20-27 for 303 yards, added 81 yards on the ground and another score as the Crusaders (8-2) won their sixth straight game with 570 yards of total offense to beat the Bulldogs 54-7 to spoil homecom- ing at Belk Stadium. The victory over Wingate (5-5) was the worst loss for the Bulldogs since they were beaten by Carson-Newman by an identical score in 2001. NGU is now 7-1 against South Atlantic Conference teams this year, giving them the mythical SAC Alliance Title (NGU is not a member of the SAC, but will finish in no worse than a tie with the SAC teams they played this season). The Crusaders forced five turnovers in the first half and scored three touchdowns in under two minutes and two under four minutes in lightning quick fashion. Besides Korn’s dominating performance, Sean Wright caught two touchdown passes, Harold Small added anoth- er, and Marcus Wilson and Idris Anderson added the other two on the ground. Jonathon Sharpe , Braelen Meredith , Nolan Grage and Jamarius Robinson led the Crusad- ers with six tackles. NGU recovered four fumbles and intercepted two passes, one by Isaiah Johnson and the other Raheem Hughes . Prior to this season, NGU had never beaten the Bulldogs. NOTRE DAME (OH) — 62-0 WIN—Tigerville, SC – No, not that Notre Dame. North Greenville amassed a school record 720 yards of total offense and also set a scoring record as the Crusaders dominated Notre Dame College of South Euclid, Ohio 62-0 on Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day at Younts Stadium. The Crusad- ers, who finished the regular season with a 9-2 record and seven consecutive victories, will now await the NCAA Division II selection committee’s decision Sunday after- noon at 5:00 p.m. to see if NGU reaches the post-season for the first time in school history. Senior quarterback Willy Korn completed 20 of 23 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns, and NGU had eight different players score touchdowns. North Greenville’s 720 yards were the most since the 2006 season and the 62 points were the most in school history as well. (NGU defeated Ohio State Newark last season 63-0, but Newark was a club program and the statistics did not count toward the NCAA marks). Teryan Rucker rushed for 93 yards, Kyle Peck had a career best 91, Anderson had 43 and Seigler had 40 yards for NGU. Freddie Martino caught six passes for 165 yards. In a game that marked probably the most complete game in NGU’s short history as a Division II program, the Crusaders limited the Falcons to 78 total yards and dominated time of possession 36 minutes to 16. NGU RECEIVES 1ST EVER NCAA DIV. II PLAYOFF BERTH Tigerville, SC – History struck the North Greenville University football program Sunday afternoon (Nov. 13) at 5:00 p.m. The Crusaders were awarded the school’s first ever NCAA Division II post-season playoff berth and received the #3 seed in Super Region Two, which guaranteed a first round home game. NGU will host the Albany State (GA) Rams next Saturday afternoon, Nov. 19 at Younts Stadium. Kickoff for that contest is set for 1:00 p.m. An energy-charged crowd of almost 200 gathered in the Hamlin Recital Hall on the NGU campus, and watched the NCAA Selection show live via the Internet. The Super Region Two selections were announced first on the show from Indianapolis, IN, and NGU was chosen to host Albany State. The nation’s #1 team, Delta State (MS) was chosen #1 in Region Two, followed by Mars Hill (2), NGU (3), West Alabama (4), North Alabama (5), and Albany State (6). Delta State and Mars Hill received first round byes. Should NGU get past Albany in the first round, they would travel back to Mars Hill for a rematch of its 38-28 loss in North Carolina on September 24. That game was the last time the Crusaders lost this season. In NCAA Division II, 24 teams in four regions (out of 152 D II programs) are selected for the national playoffs. Go to the ncaa.org to see the full bracket.

North Greenville, which finished its regular season at 9-2 overall, and is also riding a seven game win streak, hosts the Rams which are perennial visitors to the Division II playoffs. A very excited NGU Head Jamey Chadwell was thrilled by the historical announcement. “Three years ago, we had to convince our sophomore class to buy into what we were trying to do,” he said. “There were a few of them that didn’t, but the ones that did have made this day possible. It seems like we’ve come a long way in a short period of time, but I couldn’t be happier for my team. But, I did tell them that this week, we’ll prepare like all the other games this season. To be honest, a lot of our players played in championships in high school and last year in the NCCAA Victory Bowl, so I don’t think it’ll take much to get them excited.” NGU President Dr. Jimmy Epting was also in attendance and he expressed how important this moment is to North Greenville. “This is a big step forward for our universi- ty,” he said. “This will get us a lot more attention to show that our mission of having a strong academic and athletic program in a biblically sound, Christ-centered insti- tution is possible. We are the only Division II team in in the national playoffs, so we hope the people of South Carolina get behind us and pull for us. We hope to pack out our stadium next week!” North Greenville and Albany State have never played, but have one common opponent this season. Albany beat Wingate 49-28 in its second game of the season, and the Crusaders down the Bulldogs 54-7 two weeks ago on the road. NGU is 5-0 at home this season and 9-1 at Younts Stadium the last two years. NGU has been red hot the last four weeks. The Crusaders have outscored their last two opponents 116-7, and in the last games, the point differential has been 177-20.

NCAA DIV. II SUPER REGION TWO 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF—ALBANY STATE (GA) - 63-14 WIN—Tigerville, SC – 212 was the number North Greenville University senior linebacker Carl Dukes posted on Facebook the week before NGU’s first ever NCAA Division II football national championship playoff appearance against Albany State of Georgia. “212 is the boiling point of water and we want to be boiling all week,” Dukes said. His prediction held true as the Crusaders set a school record for points scored for the second consecutive week by blowing out the Albany State Golden Rams (8-4) of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 63-14 at Younts Stadium. NGU (10-2) has outscored its last three opponents 179-21 and tied the school mark with eight straight victories. The Crusaders also amassed a school best 145 unanswered points dating back to the Wingate game three weeks ago. That streak was snapped in the second quarter when Albany scored. North Greenville, which leads the NCAA Division II in time of possession, held onto the ball for 36:25, to only 23:35 for Albany. NGU advances to the second round of the Division II playoffs to face second seeded Mars Hill College on Saturday, Nov. 26 at noon in North Carolina. The last loss the Crusaders suffered this season was to Mars Hill 38-28 on September 24.

NCAA DIV. II SUPER REGION TWO 2nd ROUND PLAYOFF—MARS HILL - 58-32 WIN—Mars Hill, NC—Willy Korn rushed for three touchdowns and NGU scored 35 unanswered points in 11 minutes in the third quarter to pummel Mars Hill 58-32 at the Ammons Family Stadium n the second round of the NCAA Division II national championship playoffs. North Greenville (11-2) established new school records for wins and consecutive wins (9), and have outscored its last four opponents 237-53. Mars Hill managed to put up more points than the Crusaders’ previous five opponents. Korn rushed for a season best 92 yards and completed 11 of 13 passes for 172 yards and one score to Sean Wright . Teryan Rucker added 78 and a touchdown and Idris Anderson rushed for a touchdown. The difference in the game was the NGU defense, which forced four Mars Hill turnovers. Jamarius Robinson intercepted passes on back-to-back series in the third quarter and took one back for a 45 yard touchdown. Nick Rosamonda added yet another touchdown off an interception in the fourth quarter on a 55 yard run. “Football is a momentum game, and when our defense saw we were scoring, they gained some confidence and really turned it up looking for turnovers,” he added. “You’ve seen it from us the last four weeks. When teams turn it over, we’re scoring touchdowns. That takes a lot out of your opponent.” Asked about the contribution of Willy Korn , Chadwell said, “You can use all the superlatives you want, but he’s a gamer; he’s a competitor. He doesn’t want it to end. When you’re in uncharted territory, you want to keep going. He’s taken this team on his shoulders.” It’s pretty special being a national quarterfinalist,” he concluded. “Our team wanted a chance to show they could beat every team in the South Atlantic Conference, and they proved that. Mars Hill had a whole extra week to prepare for us, and our guys came out ready to play and I’m proud of that.”

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• A NGU victory would Tickets for the North Greenville—Delta State NCAA be the first ever over Division II Super Region 2 championship game will be Delta State and over available at the gate in Mississippi. Adult tickets are a team from the Gulf $15 for reserved, $10 for general admission, and $5 for students. South Conference • NGU is 2-0 in its first NCAA appearance; Season tickets for the 2012 NGU football season can Delta is 14-3 (7 trips) be purchased by contacting the NGU Crusader Club. Season tickets for Crusader Club members are $30 • This is the farthest and $40 for non-members. Additionally, interested fans from SC that NGU can purchase a reserved parking pass for only $25. has had to travel for Discounted season tickets for children can also be a football game. purchased. • An NGU victory would send the Crusaders to LEGACY SEATS: A special opportunity that the NCAA II semi- may be attractive to loyal supporters of North Green- finals for the 1st time ville football is the ‘Legacy Football Seats.’ These • NGU has averaged 59 special seats are $500 each and proceeds go to- points per game in its ward athletic scholarships. Legacy seat donors will have their name affixed to the seat in prime fifty yard line positions, and other major last 4 games contributors to the university will be seated around them. • NGU has the 2nd For more information on the North Greenville athletics program, go to the athletics website longest active win (www.ngcrusaders.com ). streak in NCAA II (9) For more information on purchasing Legacy Seats or NGU football season tickets, contact Mr. Wayne Landrith, Director of the Crusader Club, at (864) 977-7014 or NGU ENTERS [email protected]. SCHEDULING ALLIANCE WITH Catch the Crusader Spirit by Investing in Scholarshi ps SAC IN 2011 The South Atlantic Confer- The Crusader Club was created to support the athletic programs at ence Council of Presidents North Greenville University by raising athletic scholarships for nearly has agreed to a scheduling alliance in the sport of foot- 300 student-athletes who participate in 14 NCAA Division II sports. ball with North Greenville Membership in the Crusader Club is open to any individual or University. The alliance is organization that wants to assist North Greenville University in for four years and will begin transforming young lives in a challenging, Christ-centered environ- with the 2011 football ment. How can you help? It’s simple--by becoming a member of the season. Crusader Club today! “This is a win-win for both the South Atlantic Confer- Membership and Benefits ence and North Greenville By investing at one of the membership levels below, you will receive University,” said SAC Com- the personal satisfaction of knowing that you are helping our student- missioner Patrick Britz. “It provides our schools with athletes excel on and off the field by providing a quality education another in-region Division II where Christ makes the difference. In fact, we believe North Greenville game and allows North University represents “Christian Higher Education at its Best” because Greenville the opportunity to of our desire to produce college graduates that are prepared to make a play more Division II con- difference in this world through the use of what they have learned in tests. The SAC is grateful and out of the classroom. Should you have any questions about the North Greenville has agreed to this alliance and we hope Crusader Club or membership levels, please contact Wayne Landrith, it benefits them as much as Vice President for the Crusader Club, at (864) 977-7014 or it will us.” [email protected] . We look forward to hearing from you SAC members include today. Go Crusaders! Brevard College, Carson- Newman College, , Lenoir-Rhyne Uni- versity, Lincoln Memorial University, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, Tusculum College, and Wingate Uni- NGU STORMS INTO NCAA DIV. II QUARTERFINALS WITH 58-32 WIN OVER MARS HILL Mars Hill, NC – Senior quarterback Willy Korn rushed for three touchdowns and North Greenville scored 35 unanswered points in 11 minutes in the third quarter to pummel Mars Hill College 58-32 at the Ammons Family Stadium in North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Division II national championship playoffs Saturday afternoon.

With the game tied 16-16 with 3:32 left in the first half, Korn marched NGU to the Mars Hill three yard line with five seconds left. The key in the drive was when Korn hit Freddie Martino on a fourth and seven play with 22 seconds left. That put the ball at the MHC 14, and Korn hit Taylor Malphrus for a 10 yard gain. After spiking the ball, Korn threaded the ball through two de- fenders and hit Wright with a sizzling touchdown with five seconds left that propelled the Crusaders into the end zone with a 23-16 lead. The victory over Mars Hill in- sured that North Greenville has beaten every team in the South Atlantic Conference for the first time ever this season.

The scoring train for North Greenville continued to roll right away against the Mountain Lions. After the opening kickoff, the Crusaders started at the 13 yard line. In the nine play, 87 yard touchdown drive, Korn hit Daniel Adderley with a 36 yard reception on a third down play, and Taylor Malphrus rushed for 13 yards to the MHC eight. Teryan Rucker com- pletes long scoring drive with a touchdown from eight yards. Justin Gravely ’s extra point made it 7-0 NGU early. Mars Hill answered with its own long drive, but NGU allowed only a 29 yard Michael Pinkerton field goal with 3:32 left. After forcing a Mars Hill punt, Willy Korn ran the option on the first play of second quarter, and carried it in for a 34 yard touch- down. Gravely’s extra point gave NGU a 14-3 lead with 3:36 left. NGU went 76 yards in seven plays on the drive. The Mountain Lions once again showed why they were the #2 seed in Super Region 2 when Jon Richt drove them 65 yards in nine plays, when he hit freshman receiver Dimitri Holmes with a seven yard touchdown pass. NGU blocked its eighth kick try of the year when Tyran Melvin batted down the ecxtra point by Pinkerton. Senior safety Jamarius Robinson picked it up the loose ball and zig zagged his way down the field for the two points for North Greenville. The Crusaders led 16-9 with 11:35 left in the second.

On Mars Hill’s next drive, Jonas Randolph carried five times, including a four yard touch- down from four yards out with 3:32 left in the second quarter. After the extra point, the score was tied 16-16 with 3:32 left in the half. Korn showed his mastery of the game once again, as he drove the Crusaders down field from the 44 yard line. Korn kept the drive alive with a 26 yard completion to Freddie Martino on fourth down with 21 seconds left. He then connected with Taylor Malphrus to the three yard line with 10 seconds left. Showing the bond between quarterback and wide receiver, Korn hit Sean Wright on a slant over the middle, threading the ball between three Mountain Lion defenders. Wright read the Lions’ coverage and adjusted to the middle and Korn read it perfectly. Gravely’s kick made it 23-16 at the half. After the second half kickoff, Mars Hill began yet another drive, but on fourth down and nine at the NGU 26, Richt passed to Dimitri Holmes, but NGU’s Robinson batted away the pass. That turned out to be the turning point of the game because NGU went on to score 28 points in the third quarter in 10 minutes of elapsed time to blow the game out of reach. Korn scrambled for his second touchdown from 23 yards out at 7:50 of the third to make it 30-16. The game got away from MHC on the next series when Tyran Melvin swatted the ball out of Randolph’s hands and Zach Epting recovered for NGU. Idris Anderson rushed three consecutive times, and scored from 11 yards out to give NGU a 37-16 lead. The be- leaguered Richt was intercepted by Robinson on the first play of the next series. Korn scored his third rushing touchdown from 12 yards out that made it 44-16. On MHC’s very next play, Robinson picked off Richt once again on the very next play, and this time, went 45 yards for NGU’s fourth touchdown in six minutes. That made it 51-16 with 4:15 left in the third quarter. Luis Cruz replaced Richt and the Lions put together a quick touchdown drive. Cruz hit Holmes on an inside slant from five yards out. MHC went for two and Cameron Shuford hit a wide open Josh Crump- ton for two points. MHC trailed 51-24 the Crusaders at the end of three quarters. NGU’s Sean Wright caught a pass that would have given NGU a first down on a long third down play, but he fumbled, and Mars Hill took over at the 37 yard line. Cruz started a Lion march, but the promising drive was dramatically stopped when NGU senior safety Nick Rosamonda accurately read Cruz’s pass, and intercepted at the 45 and cruised into the end zone. After the kick, NGU led it 58-24 with 12:42 left. The Lions added another touchdown when Cruz hit Randolph with a 21 yard TD pass. Randolph then hit Crumpton on the two point conversion.

“I am proud of the commitment by these guys to get back here after early season loss,” NGU coach Jamey Chadwell said. Asked about the game changing fourth down gamble with 21 se- conds left in the second quarter, Chadwell said, “We wanted to be aggressive and go for it on fourth down, and Willy made a nice pass to Freddie Martino. It was a huge confidence builder for us and you saw how we came out in the third quarter. The same thing happened the last time we were here, and we scored and we let things settle and they got back in it. The defense forced a fumble and then we had two picks for touchdowns and things started to crumble for them.”

PLAYERS TO CRUSADER QUICK NOTES: WATCH FOR NGU: Willy Korn (SR 6-2 215 QB NGU IN THE NCAA II NATIONAL STATISTICS: Lyman, SC The Crusaders are ranked in the top 25 nationally in numerous Isaiah Johnson (JR 5-10 200 / DB PR) Fort Lawn, SC categories in the latest NCAA II national football statistics among 152 schools: Sean Wright (JR 6-4 185 WR) • Simpsonville, SC 2nd —Time of possession (34.37 by 3 seconds / Mich. Tech) Marcus Wilson (SO 5-8 198 RB) • 1st—Punt Return Yardage Defense (9 punts—12 returns yds—1.33 per game) Macon, GA Teryan Rucker (SO 5-8 180 RB) • 6th—4th down conversions (13-20 65%); Gainesville, GA • Idris Anderson (SO 5-11 205 RB, 23– total offense (442.26); Dallas, GA) • 8th– rushing offense (258.77); Nathan Batchelor (SR 5-11 225 • 19 – pass efficiency defense (105.00) (LB) Spartanburg, SC Jonathan Sharpe (JR 6-0 230 JR) • 14th– scoring defense (18.46) LB Conway, SC • 7th– scoring offense (41.38 ppg) Chancellor Hudson (JR 6-3 315 • OL) Savannah, GA 11– first downs (308—23.69 per game); Tyran Melvin (SR 6-3 245 LB) • 6– red zone conversions (56-63 drives .89) 14 –red zone defense Conway, SC • Jamarius Robinson (SR 5-11 194, 10– pass efficiency (155.11) DB Edgemoor, SC) • 29—rushing defense (117.92); 3rd passes intercepted (23) Jereme Green (SR 5-10 190 DB, • 28– total defense (304.85) 16th kickoff return yd defense (16.98) Charleston, SC) Mark Smith (SR 6-2 290 DL, Willy Korn is 6th nationally in passing efficiency (159.69); Micah Davis DSU (46); THIS IS NORTH Isaiah Johnson —13th in punt returns (14.13 / game). GREENVILLE Other 2011 Statistical Notables: Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, NGU is a co Willy Korn (career at NGU) – 25 Games, 539 rush yards, 3,866 pass yds = 4,405 -educational liberal arts institu- yards total offense—176.2 yards per game; 28 passing TD’s, 7 rushing TD’s tion that provides opportunities for higher education in a Chris- Freddie Martino —leads the team in all-purpose yards (136 rush, 894 receiving = 1030) tian environment. Teryan Rucker leads in rushing with 955 yards; Idris Anderson leads in scoring (14 The University was born on Oct. 14, 1891 at the 4 th annual meet- touchdowns); Sean Wright leads in receiving touchdowns (10); ing of the North Greenville Bap- Scoring—Justin Gravely now leads the Crusaders in scoring (10-15 FG, 64-69 XP = tist Association. A committee of nine men was appointed to de- 94); Idris Anderson is second with 84 (14 TD’s total). termine where to place a high school in the northern region of Justin Gravely set a new school record for most field goals this season with 10 Greenville County. Thus, North (previous record was 8 by Adrian Escalona in ‘05). Greenville High School was opened in 1904. The following Team Scoring (538—41.4 per game—new record—old record – 476 in 2006) year, the Southern Baptist Con- vention assumed control of the Records Broken vs. Mars Hill last Saturday: school and North Greenville Baptist Academy was created. • Most Wins in a Season (11) Most Consecutive Wins (9)Most Points in four games (237) In 1934, the charter was amend- ed to create a junior college in JAMEY CHADWELL SHOW ON ATHLETICS WEBSITE addition to the high school. The school was accredited by the Listen to Coach Jamey Chadwell’s take on the Crusaders’ progress through the NCAA II Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleg- national playoffs, and hear a review of the Mars Hill game, on the Jamey Chadwell Show es and schools in 1957 as a two along with host Dr. Fred Battenfield every week on the NGU Athletics website …. -year college, eliminating the high school. www.ngcrusaders.com. In 1991, the college was given candidacy by the Commission, and the first upperclassmen were admitted in 1992.

On September 22, 2005, the Board of Trustees voted to ap- prove university status and changed the school’s name to North Greenville University.

NGU 2011 Depth Chart

Offense Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver

15 Willy Korn (6-2 215 SR) 3 Idris Anderson (5-11 205 SO) 88 Sean Wright (6-4 200 JR) 11 Aaron Seigler (6-2 195 SO) 4 Marcus Wilson (5-8 200 SO) 84 Daniel Adderley (6-6 230 JR)

Wide Receiver Running Back Tight End

7 Kamrie Connell (5-11 200 JR) 12 Teryan Rucker (5-8 180) SO) 48 Lawrence Chastang (6-4 235 SR) 22 Harold Small (5-9 170 JR) 26 Kyle Peck (5-8 175 SO) 89 Justin Bishop (6-5 240 JR)

Left Tackle Right Tackle Left Guard

66 Chancellor Hudson (6-3 315 JR) 67 Will Beacham (6-2 275 SO) 65 Asa Wright (6-2 315 SR ) 70 Armani Delaney (6-4 245 FR) 59 Jacob Farley (6-4 270 SR) 74 Sterling Ward (6-3 306 JR)

Right Guard Center Punter

60 Ryan Thurn (6-1 250 SO) 56 Jacob Morris (6-2 265 SO) 35 Jacob Buckley (6-0 185 SO) 61 Jonah Deuerling (5-10 295 SR) 64 Brett Gillespie 6-0 285 FR)

Placekicker Kick Returner Long Snapper 13 Justin Gravely (5-10 165 FR) 25 Cedric Proctor (6-0 185 FR) 52 Jack Dalton (6-1 203 SO) 99 Parker Langford (6-3 175 JR)

Punt Returner

1 Isaiah Johnson (5-10 200 SO)

Defense Bandit Weak Side DE Strong Side DE

40 Tyran Melvin (6-3 245 SR) 44 Stefan Bynoe (6-2 245 JR) 53 Zach Epting (6-4 270 SO) 27 Braelen Meredith (6-1 220 SO) 42 Michael Klein (6-3 240 SO) 91 Jonathan White (6-2 250 SO) Nose Guard Will Linebacker Mike Linebacker

96 Mark Smith (6-2 290 SR) 41 Carl Dukes (5-7 210 SR) 49 Nathan Batchelor (5-11 225 SR) 77 John Clark (6-2 285 FR) 36 A.J. Jones (5-11 215 JR) 30 Nick Rodgers (5-11 215 FR) Spur Linebacker Left Corner Right Corner

34 Johnathan Sharpe (6-0 230 JR) 5 Raheem Hughes (5-11 185 SO) 33 Jereme Green (5-11 190 SR) 17 Paul Scott (6-1 180 SO) 1 Isaiah Johnson (5-11 210 JR) 20 Cejay Thomas (5-9 170 FR) Free Safety Strong Safety

21 Jamarius Robinson (5-11 194 SR) 29 Nick Rosamonda (6-1 212 SR) 25 Cedric Proctor(6-0 185 FR) 18 Darren Foster (5-11 185 JR)