2009 Football Guide ggeneraleneral iinformationnformation Table of Contents 2009 EKU Football History Quick Facts. .1 OVC Championships . .74 Rosters. 8-9 All-Time Playoff Results . .75 Depth Chart . .10 1967 Mideast Champs . .77 Season Outlook . 11-13 1979 National Champs . .78 Travel Plans . .57 1980 National Finalists . .79 NCAA FCS Football . .75 1981 National Finalists . .80 Schedule . .Back Cover 1982 National Champs . .80 All-Americans . .82 Meet the Colonels NFF Hall of Famers. .83 Player Profi les . 14-32 All-OVC Players . 84-85 Colonels in the Community. 25 All-Time Roster . 91-95 Coach Dean Hood. 34-35 Record vs. Opponents . .96 Assistant Coaches . 36-43 All-Time Results . 97-101 Strength & Conditioning Staff . .44 EKU in the National Polls . 101 Sports Medicine Staff . .51 Colonels in the NFL . .104 Quick Facts Opponents Records Football Information Indiana . .54 Roy Kidd Stadium. .76 Head Coach . .Dean Hood (Ohio Wesleyan ’86) Tennessee Tech . .54 Team . .86 Record at EKU . .8-4 (Second season) Murray State . .54 Individual. 86-87 Overall Record . 8-4 (Second season) Eastern Illinois . .55 Annual Leaders . 88-89 Assistant Coaches Tennessee State . .55 Top 10 Lists . .90 UT Martin. .55 . Dane Damron (Tight Ends/STs), Garry Fisher (Linebackers), Austin Peay . .56 Media . Tony Hatmaker (Secondary), Ben Hodges (Wide Receivers), Southeast Missouri . .56 General Information . .102 . Carson Jeff ers (Off ensive Line), Jake Johnson (Defensive Line), Kentucky . .56 Directions to EKU . .102 . John Revere (Running Backs), Mike Springston (Off . Coord./QBs) Western Carolina. .57 EKU Athletic P.R. Staff . .102 Football Administrative Assistant. Denise Puckett Jacksonville State. .57 Media Outlets . .103 Off ensive System . Spread All-Time Series Results . .58 EKU Radio Network. .103 Defensive System. .4-3 Lett ermen Returning/Lost . .37/17 2008 in Review The University Game Summaries . 60-65 General Information . 2-3 Starters Returning/Lost. .12/10 2008 Results . .66 City of Richmond . .4 2008 Record. .8-4 Final Statistics . 66-71 Athletics Hall of Fame . .5 2008 Ohio Valley Conference Record (Finish). 7-1 (1st) Individual Honors. .69 President Doug Whitlock. .46 First Year of Football . 1909 Dir. of Athletics Mark Sandy . .47 All-Time Record (94 seasons). 541-333-38 Ohio Valley Conference Athletics Administration. 48-49 NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last) . 19 (2008) History . .72 Academic Support . .50 2008 Standings. .72 Colonel Club . .51 General Information All-Time Member List . .72 Athletics Staff Directory . .52 Roy Kidd Stadium. .76 School . .Eastern Kentucky University Founded / Enrollment . 1906 / 15,000 Location . Richmond, Kentucky 40475 100 Years of Football Nickname . Colonels Colors . .Maroon (209) and White Eastern Kentucky University will celebrate ‘100 Years of Conference . Ohio Valley (NCAA Division I FCS) Football: A Century of Excellence’ this fall. Some of the planned Stadium (Capacity, Year Opened) . Roy Kidd (20,000, 1969) activities are listed below: Field (Surface) . Hanger (Synthetic Turf) • Announcement of the All-Century team prior during President. Dr. Doug Whitlock Homecoming weekend (Oct. 16-17) Faculty Athletics Representative. Dr. Judy Short • Commemorative tickets, coins and helmets Director of Athletics . Mark Sandy • ‘100 Years of Football’ video • A specifi c web page dedicated to ‘100 Years of Football.’ Please Credits check www.EKUSports.com for more details Writing, Editing and Design: www.kentuckytourism.com, Miami Dol- Michael Clark, Dir. of Athletic Public phins, Bill Baptist/HoustonTexans.com Relations using Adobe InDesign CS4 and Printing: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Post Printing Company, Lexington, Ky. Contributors: Charles Smith, Sales Representative Karl Park Special Thanks: Editorial Assistance: Kevin Britt on, Steve Fohl, Simon Gray, Simon Gray, Karl Park Jasmine Jones, Bryce McCalla, Karl Park, Photos: Stephanie Parke, Denise Puckett , EKU Chris Radcliff e, George Terrizzi, Tim coaching staff Webb, WG Sports Photos, Bob Flynn, Dr. Bo Morris, Nancy Taggart, Michael Clark, EKU Archives, Ohio Valley Conference, 1 Eastern Kentucky University tthehe uuniversityniversity EKU’s aviation program, the only university-based program in Kentucky, returned to Madison County Airport in 2008. Students have the opportunity to use two new Diamond DA-20 trainers, the same aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force Academy for beginning fl ight instruction. Eastern Kentucky University’s Army ROTC Pro- gram ranked among the nation’s best in the 2007 Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Among 132 institutions in the Eastern Re- gion, EKU tied for fi rst in basic rifl e marksmanship, tied for second in peer evaluations, ranked 13th on the Army physical fi tness test and 23rd in land navigation. In overall leadership, EKU ranked 13th and earned an excellent rating. EKU scored above the national average in every category. Eastern’s Fitness and Wellness Center opened in the fall of 2004 and features state- of-the-art equipment which is available free of cost for all EKU students. Included in the center is a 10,000-square foot weight area, a four-lane indoor track, two multi-purpose gyms, a climbing wall, locker and shower facilities and a lounge area. Phase 1 of the University’s New Science Building, comprising 174,195 square feet at a cost of approximately $64 million, is expected to open for classes in the Fall 2011 semester. The fi rst phase will house the Departments of Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy as well as science education (for the Department of Cur- riculum and Instruction) classrooms and laboratories. 2 2009 Football Guide tthehe ccampusampus bbeautifuleautiful Eastern Kentucky off ers 168 degree programs including a bachelor of science degree in apparel design and merchandising. Eastern’s Program of Distinction is its College of Justice and Safety, which att racts students from all over the world. 3 Eastern Kentucky University ccityity ooff rrichmondichmond Richmond is home to many interesting and convenient activi- ties. Whether it’s arts and entertainment, recreation, or shopping Valhalla Golf Club and dining out you are looking for, Richmond has it all. in Louisville hosted With more than 100 buildings in Richmond on the National the 2008 Ryder Cup. Register of Historic Places and three areas on the National Register of Historic Districts, it is one of Kentucky’s fi nest restored 19th Century commercial districts. Arts and entertainment take center-stage with the Eastern Kentucky University theatre program. They off er several shows each year from classical theatre to modern musicals. Local artistic talents are on display year round at Gallery On Main. This is a perfect showcasing of local talent and an opportunity for commu- The Kentucky Derby takes nity involvement. place on the fi rst Saturday There is never any lack of recreational activities in Richmond. in May at historic Churchill An array of parks and recreational centers across the city off ers Downs in Louisville. something for everyone. Lake Reba Recreational complex includes golf, litt le league baseball and softball fi elds, soccer, fi shing and a water park which opened in the summer of 2008. If it’s shopping you want, downtown Richmond can accom- modate you. Locally owned businesses line the historic streets of downtown Richmond with everything from fi ne antiquities to exquisite jewelry. There is a wide variety of stores at the brand new Richmond Centre as well. The outdoor mall off ers shoppers convenience and style. Dining isn’t hard to fi nd either. Family-owned and major chain restaurants give Richmond a unique variety of menus. Local hot spots include Madison Gardens, which is uniquely Richmond, to restaurants such as Applebee’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, O’Charley’s and Outback Steakhouse. Whatever your pallet craves, Richmond dining off ers a variety of tastes made to satisfy. Never far from mainstream, Richmond off ers the comforts of simplicity with the convenience of the city. The state capital of Frankfort and Lexington are both within an easy Only 29 miles from Lexington and the Bluegrass Airport, Rich- hour drive from campus. mond is easily accessible to all travelers. Interstate 75 is a major artery of both state and national motor transportation. Richmond’s location on I-75 makes it an important factor in making the city a commercial hub. In fact, the ease of travel to and from Richmond makes the city an ideal spot for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Fort Boonesborough State Park is located only 12 miles from EKU’s campus, while Natural Bridge State Park (63 miles) and Cumberland Falls State Park (100 miles) are located nearby. Also within easy driving distance of Richmond are the Ken- Main Street in down- tucky Horse Park, the state capital in Frankfort, Herrington Lake, town Richmond is right My Old Kentucky Home at Bardstown, White Hall State Shrine around the corner from and thoroughbred horse racing at Keeneland. the EKU campus. A Brief Richmond History Richmond was founded in 1798 by Colonel John Miller, a Revolutionary War soldier. In 1798, the Kentucky Legislature The National Corvett e authorized the moving of the Madison County seat from nearby Museum is located in Milford to land owned by Colonel Miller. Bowling Green. The move was bitt erly opposed by about 300 residents of the Milford area and a fi ght to retain the seat resulted between Dave Kennedy, who represented the Milford location, and William Kearly, who represented the new site. Although history does not record the results of the brawl, the county approved the move in March of 1798 and two acres of land were purchased from Colonel Miller. Court was held in his barn. On July 4, 1798, the site was offi cially named Richmond in honor of Miller’s birthplace, Richmond, Va. --From www.richmond.ky.us 4 2009 Football Guide aathleticsthletics hhallall ooff faameme On Dec. 14, 2005, Eastern Kentucky University announced the creation of an Athletics Hall of Fame.