Austin Peay State University Yearbook

2002 QUICK FACTS ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT LOCATION: Clarksville, Tenn. 37044 Intercollegiate athletics at Austin Peay State University aspires to provide educational and broad-based competitive opportunities at POPULATION: 100,000 the NCAA Division I level for eligible male and female student ath- FOUNDED: 1927 letes. Seeking to maintain a proper balance between athletic and ENROLLMENT: 7,200 (approximately) academic programs, the University is committed to preparing stu- NICKNAME: Governors dents for productive, fulfilling and responsible lives. In addition to developing individual ability and successful programs, those ath- COLORS: Red and white letic experiences will be instrumental in developing the concepts of STADIUM/CAPACITY: Governors (10,000) teamwork, sportsmanship, loyalty, self-confidence plus the quali- SURFACE: Stadia Turf ties of leadership and discipline. Intercollegiate athletics endeav- ors to provide positive impressions of University activities to a di- CONFERENCE: Pioneer versified group of audiences. Austin Peay strives to attract a di- NATIONAL AFFILIATION: NCAA, Division I-AA verse and talented group of participants, coaches and administra- PRESIDENT: Dr. Sherry Hoppe tors with a strong commitment to excellence, openness, gender ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Dave Loos equity and integrity, reflecting a precise adherence to NCAA and conference rules and philosophies. As a result, Austin Peay athlet- ASSISTANT AD/ATHLETIC TRAINER: Chuck Kimmel ics assumes a major role in assisting University development and SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Cheryl Holt fiscal responsibility. The departmental goals and objectives are TICKET MANAGER: Debbie Bedell based upon its mission as it builds on its traditions, confidently look- ing forward to an exciting and progressive future. SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: Brad Kirtley HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: (United States Coast Guard Academy, 1976) TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGIATE RECORD: 32-60 (nine years) APSU RECORD: 12-41(five years) AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 2-4 FOOTBALL OFFICE PHONE: (931) 221-7905 President Sherry Hoppe ...... 5 Athletics Director Dave Loos ...... 6 BEST TIME TO CALL: 10 a.m. – noon Head Coach Bill Schmitz ...... 7 ASSISTANTS: Steve Haywood (Austin Peay, 1998), assistant head Bill Schmitz On...... 8 coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers; Charlie Knapke (Col- Assistants...... 9-10 lege of Wooster, 2000), administrative assistant and running backs; THE 2002 GOVERNORS Chris Taylor (Texas-El Paso, 1999); Rod Randolph (Southwest The Outlook ...... 11-13 State, 1993), defensive line; Ryan Sulkowski (Valdosta State, 1999), The Returning Players ...... 14-23 Newcomers ...... 23-24 offensive line. APSU OPPONENTS ...... 25-27 BASIC DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: 4-3 GOVERNORS HISTORY BASIC OFFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: Pro-style 2001 Governors Statistics ...... 28-29 2001 Governors Superlatives ...... 30 2001 RECORD: 3-7 All-Time APSU Records ...... 31-32 LETTERMEN RETURNING: 41 (16 offense, 23 defense, 2 special- Govs Individual League, Coaches Honors ...... 33 ists) All-America Governors ...... 34 LETTERMEN LOST: 14 (8 offense, 6 defense, 0 specialist) Academic All-America Governors ...... 34 Year-by-Year Records ...... 35 STARTERS RETURNING: 16 (8 offense, 6 defense, 2 specialists) Year-by-Year Scores ...... 36-37 STARTERS LOST: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense, 0 specialists) Governors All-Time Coaches Records ...... 38 Governors Rivalries ...... 38 KEY ATHLETICS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Governors Lettermen ...... 39-41 APSU ATHLETICS ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT EXCHANGE: (931) 221-7903 Support Staff ...... 42-43 FAX MACHINE: (931) 221-7830 Staff Directory...... 44 Athletics + Academics = Success ...... IBC FOOTBALL OFFICE: (931) 221-7905 TRAINING ROOM: (931) 221-6110 TICKET OFFICE: (931) 221-7761 SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE: (931) 221-7561 FAX MACHINE: (931) 221-7562

– 1 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL This is Austin Peay State University…

Austin Peay State University is a com- munity of learners that strives to provide quality education programs and to be a source of knowledge and strength for the community. As a comprehensive liberal arts uni- versity, Austin Peay creates many op- portunities for students to lead produc- tive, fulfilling and responsible lives. The University is committed to ex- cellence, integrity, the open exchange of ideas, caring for each other's welfare, community involvement and an appre- ciation for individual and cultural differ- ences. Austin Peay is a mid-sized university with a dynamic learning environment that attracts traditional and non-tradi- tional students from not only the region but the state, the nation and the world as well, enabling it to be a source of knowledge and strength for the region and a creative contributor to the global learning community. of learning, too, and APSU offers lots of good times. Develop your skills, stretch your imagination, show off your talents and CORE CURRICULUM get to know people who share your interests in almost 100 stu- dent organizations, include: departmental clubs, honor and pro- The undergraduate program is the nucleus of Austin Peay. fessional organizations, special interest and service groups, re- The liberal arts core is required of all baccalaureate students. ligious groups and social organizations. A new student center The core provides a broad, multicultural foundation in litera- is opened in Spring 2002 to heighten those experiences. ture, the arts, history, mathematics and the natural and be- From student government to Greek organizations, from the havioral sciences. The core is designed to develop critical newspaper staff to community service groups, from competi- thinking and communication skills and a commitment to learn- tive athletics to career preparation, you'll find your place at APSU. ing throughout a lifetime. Students who master the core are expected to possess the adaptability to succeed and contrib- ute to society both personally and professionally. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE At Austin Peay, our commitment is to challenge your mind, STUDENT LIFE expand your skills, explore your ideas and prepare you for suc- Life at Austin Peay is cess in your chosen field. what you want to make it. APSU is the state's designated liberal arts university, made Here, you can explore up of the College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, your academic, social College of Graduate Studies, College of Professional Pro- and career interests in an grams and Social Sciences, College of Science and Math- environment that encour- ematics and the School of Technology and Public Manage- ages you to succeed. ment at Fort Campbell. The School of Education and the APSU is the desig- School of Nursing are part of the College of Professional Pro- nated liberal arts university grams and Social Sciences. among all public institu- The University offers about 1,100 courses, including web- tions in Tennessee. That based courses, in more than 50 undergraduate degree pro- means we go out of our way grams leading to associate (two-year) and bachelor's (four- to provide a rich variety of year) degrees, as well as graduate studies for master's de- activities—in and out of grees and the education specialist degree. class—that can enhance APSU has two Centers of Excellence, both recognized as your university experience. "Accomplished" by the Tennessee Board of Regents for suc- Learning is our cess in education. focus–but having fun is part The Center for the Creative Arts, the only program of its

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type in Tennessee, is dedicated to achievement in music, cre- APSU and Clarksville have grown together. ative writing, visual arts and theatre. The center attracts out- APSU achieved university status in 1966, and a close bond standing national and international talents, enabling you to study exists between the University and community. with working artists. It sponsors outstanding activities, includ- Located 40 miles northwest of Nashville at the Tennessee- ing the Mid-South Jazz Festival, Center Stage summer theatre border, program and The Dimensions New Music Series. APSU also Clarksville is the fifth provides you with creative facilities, including the state-of-the- largest city in the art $9.4 million music/mass communication building. state. The Center for Field Biology offers hands-on training in re- Clarksville also search and practical man- is the birthplace of agement under the guid- Governor Austin ance of practicing profes- Peay, for whom sionals. The Center for the school was Field Biology is housed in named. The mas- the massive $38 mill cot, appropriately, Sundquist Science Com- is the Governor. plex, which opened last Situated just a fall. few minutes walk from Clarksville's downtown, APSU's cam- APSU also has four pus has served as the site for educational institutions since Chairs of Excellence, one 1806. Today, the APSU main campus consists of 65 buildings in the arts, one in the and more than 160 acres. The University also maintains a 475- School of Nursing and two acre teaching farm and a separate facility at Fort Campbell. in business. These visiting The newest building additions to the main campus are: the faculty positions bring out- Sundquist Science Complex and the new Morgan University standing scholars, artists Center, both opening during the 2001-2002 school year. The and business leaders to Sundquist Complex is one of the South's premier science campus to teach and education facilities and represents the largest capital appro- share their "real-world" knowledge. priation ever in Tennessee for a single classroom building. The new Morgan University Center is located in the heart of FACULTY the campus and features meeting rooms, a food court, coffee shop, ballroom and lounges for Austin Peay students. Nobody will have more impact on your college years than While the majority of students are residents of Tennessee your professors. That's why it's so important to have faculty and Kentucky, APSU also attracts students from the entire who are truly dedi- Southeastern region and nationally. But wherever you come cated to teaching. from, there's something about the APSU campus--its rolling Ninety percent of lawns, the classic red brick tower of the Browning Building, our faculty hold the the students gathering places–that says this is a good place highest degrees in to call home. their fields. APSU, with its "Accom- plished" Centers of ATHLETICS Excellence and SUCCESS Chairs of Excel- Austin Peay continues to lence, also attracts grow as it offers broad- distinguished schol- based athletic opportunities ars, artists, scien- at the NCAA Division I level. tists and business In 1998, APSU added golf professionals to teach each year. to its list of women's sports, Best of all, the APSU faculty has a long tradition of active joining tennis, basketball, involvement with students. They make themselves available cross country, softball, to consult with students during regular office hours and often track, rifle and volleyball. outside class and office hours. Plus, many faculty members Women's soccer began its volunteer their time to work with student groups. first season of competition this fall. APSU offers men's THE CAMPUS teams in football (non-schol- Austin Peay has been at the center of Clarksville since arship), basketball, cross 1927 when it was established by the Tennessee General As- Jeff Gooch was special teams cap- country, baseball, tennis and sembly as Austin Peay Normal School for teachers. tain with Tampa Bay last season. golf.

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cluding being a finalist for All- In the 1990s, APSU The Famous Who gained much recognition for America City honors in 2002. It the success of its athletics was ranked 38th Family- Have Called program. Men and women's Friendly City by Reader's Digest Clarksville Home basketball and baseball par- magazine and the 57th Best • Wilma Rudolph ticipated in the NCAA tour- Place to Live by Money Maga- • Mason Rudolph nament while several ath- zine. It also was recognized as • Pat Head Summitt letes brought national atten- the 10th Best City for New Col- • Governor Austin Peay tion to themselves and the lege Grads by National Busi- • Frank Sutton school. This has continued ness Employment Weekly. (Sergeant Carter from into the next century. Founded in 1784, Clarksville Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C) With APSU alums play- is named in honor of General • Roy Acuff • Wayne Pace ing professionally in the Na- George Rogers Clark, a Revo- • Colin Powell tional Basketball Associa- lutionary War hero from the area. •Jimi Hendrix tion and internationally, • Charles Schulz Although agriculture has Major League Baseball, the • General William been a vital part of the past, , Westmoreland the Canadian Football Clarksville has grown to be- • Shawn Marion League and overseas, and come a culturally diverse com- • Trenton Hassell Trenton Hassell, who was the highest- munity, offering residents and in golf and tennis, the Uni- drafted Gov by the NBA in 2001, went versity continues to build on on to become the Chicago Bulls visitors unique sights and its history of athletic excel- "Player of the Year" as a rookie. sounds. lence. In partnership with APSU, Clarksville stands in a class of its For instance, Jeff Gooch is in his sixth year as an NFL line- own with art galleries and a wide variety of musical and theatri- backer, now with the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, his former Govs cal events to satisfy most artistic tastes. secondary mate, Michael Swift, also played multiple seasons From significant Civil War history to mid-1800s architecture, in the NFL while a third 1995 second- some damaged by the January 1999 tornado, to Fort Campbell, ary member, Kirk Pointer, is playing in home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), history buffs the . find interesting landmarks that tell unique tales of the area's Trenton Hassell, the 2001 OVC Player past and present. of the Year, was the highest-drafted NBA Clarksville began as an agricultural town with tobacco as a Gov (30th pick) in history and then was major source of income for the local community. Since then, named the Chicago Bulls "Player of the Clarksville's economic base has boomed and now includes a Year" as a rookie in 2001-02. diversified mix of manufacturing, government, finance, state Bubba Wells, who set several Austin university, military installation and retail. Peay and bas- Today, Clarksville continues to lead the region in health care, ketball records, is resurrecting his pro business, education and agriculture. Its natives have led state basketball career in the Philippines af- government, and its athletes have competed against the world. Jamie Walker ter sitting out all the 1999-2000 season For more than 200 years, Clarksville has been building on the recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. tradition of a proud past with an even brighter, progressive fu- After spending two seasons with the Kansas City Royals in ture as the Gateway to the New South. the late 1990s, lefthander Jamie Walker, former OVC Pitcher of the Year (1991), is another Governor fighting his way back into the major leagues. After overcoming an assortment of injury problems, he joined the Detroit Tigers in April and re- corded both his first career win and save in the first month. GATEWAY TO THE NEW SOUTH Situated in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, Clarksville is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. With a heritage spanning more than 200 years, Clarksville/Montgom- ery County has continued to grow and adapt, becoming the state's fifth largest city, growing to more than 103,000. Area and business leaders have worked hard to build on community strengths with a vision of a vibrant, prosperous future. Clarksville is an award-winning city, having received numer- ous rankings and recognitions during the past few years, in-

– 4 – "NEW HORIZONS" Dr. Sherry Hoppe, APSU President Dr. Sherry Hoppe was ap- Tennessee at Knoxville. Her master's degree in counseling pointed Austin Peay's eighth and her undergraduate degree in English education are from president on Jan. 30, 2001–a the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. three-way h istory-making event: In addition to her work in higher education, Hoppe has been • She became the first woman active in numerous community affairs. In addition to her president of Austin Peay. extensive list of leadership activities in Roane County and • She is the first person in Knoxville, she currently serves on the boards of directors for Tennessee to move directly f rom Bank of America, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, the presidency of a community Clarksville-Montgomery County E conomic Development Coun- college to that of a four-year cil and the Clarksville Downtown District Partnership. university. She is a former member of the Commission on Colleges • She is the first woman to be and concluded two terms on the Board of Trustees for the inaugurated as the president of of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. She has a four-year university within the served as the president of the Tennessee College Associa- Tennessee Board of Regents tion. System - the nation's sixth larg- A member of Rotary, she and her husband Bob attend est system of higher education. Trinity Episcopal Church. They have a son, Kevin, who holds Dr. Hoppe was p resident of Roane State Community College a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and is a member of the in Harriman, from 1988 until taking a leave of absence in 2000 to Tennessee Highway Patrol. serve as Austin Peay's interim president. She has worked in the Tennessee Board of Regents System for more than 20 years, including more than 10 years at Chattanooga State Community College and a short stint at Nashville State Community College as interim president. Hoppe earned her doctorate in educational administration with collateral work in communications from the University of

Above: APSU President Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Executive Director of University Advancement Roy Gregory greet country music star Linda Davis at a June 2002 fundraiser for Austin Peay Athletics

Right: Dr. Hoppe at the September 2001 dedication of the Sundquist Science Building.

– 5 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL Dave Loos, APSU Athletics Director Dave Loos, the Governors popular head season, ended the season with a surprising Loos enjoyed four successful head coach- basketball coach, is in his sixth year as Austin 17-11 record and a fourth-place OVC finish. ing seasons at Christian Brothers College Peay's athletics director. Loos was named to In 1998-99, the young Govs finished in a in Memphis. He took over that program in the post in May 1997 and took over the duties third-place OVC tie, although the 11-16 mark 1982-83, and after an initial 16-14 season, July 1 of that same year. ended the string of winning seasons at three. recorded three straight 20-victory cam- His double duties aptly pointed out the A year later, the Govs ended 18-11. The paigns. respect Loos has both on and off campus. 18 wins represented the most regular-season Loos' move to CBC came after spending His common-sense approach to athletics wins by the Govs since 1976-77. eight seasons as head coach at his prep alma director's duties have been with the same APSU topped that mark a year ago with mater, Mehlville High School in St. Louis. diligence that a 22-10 record—the Govs first 20-win sea- The Missouri native played both basket- have been so rep- son since1986-87 and the most regular- ball and baseball during his college days at resentative of his season wins (20) by a APSU team since the Memphis State. Loos was the starting point APSU basketball 1976-77 season. guard for the 1968-69 Tigers, leading the team tenure. Despite the presence of just one senior a in minutes played. He also was the baseball That has resulted year ago, the Govs were able to advance to Tigers' shortstop. in Austin Peay the OVC semifinals. Upon completing his eligibility, he re- winning the Ohio Entering his 13th Govs coaching season, mained at Memphis State as an assistant in Valley Conference Loos has earned three "Coach of the Year" 1970. Following his graduation (1970), he of- tournament and citations, two from his fellow OVC coaches ficially began his coaching career as an as- gaining an NCAA and one from the Tennessee State Sports- sistant basketball coach and head baseball tourney berth in writers Association. He was their 1995-96 coach at CBC. 1996; APSU cap- "College Coach of the Year." Loos is involved in many charitable turing a 1997 league co-championship— He was named OVC "Coach of the Year" events, including the NABC (National Asso- the first since 1977—and Loos being after his first APSU season (1990-91) in lead- ciation of Basketball Coaches) Coaches vs. named OVC Coach of the Year in 1990-91 ing the Governors to a much-improved 15- Cancer Three-Point Attack. and 1996-1997—the first APSU coach in 14 record. He then began building his own He and his wife, Phyllis, have four chil- history to earn that honor twice. program with young men who reflected their dren, David, Todd, Brad, who recently was Loos not only has elevated APSU's pro- coach both on and off the court and repre- named an at Central Missouri State after gram to the pinnacle of OVC prominence, but sented the University with great class. playing and coaching for four seasons with has done it with the dignity and class reflec- As a result, Loos achieved one of his the Govs' basketball team, and Nicole, age tive of the reputation he built as an athlete program's goals—the Governors reclaiming 19, a junior at Austin Peay and member of and as a high school/college coach. their spot among the OVC elite and annually the school's dance team. He is only the second APSU coach to lead competing for the title. He previously restored Loos recently was selected for induction the Govs to an OVC regular-season co-cham- the program's image, tarnished by an NCAA into the Memphis University Athletic Hall of pionship and NCAA Division I tournament investigation prior to berth. His APSU teams have advanced to at his arrival. least the OVC tourney semifinals in five of the Loos became last seven years. That has sustained his Austin Peay's 11th reputation of elevating his club's play during head men's basket- February-March, where the Govs own almost ball coach on July 14, a .667 winning percentage in the last eight 1990. The likeable seasons. 55- y ear-o l d has In 1994-95, the Governors finished the proven to be a "per- regular-season at 12-15 but pulled two up- fect fit" for the APSU sets in the Ohio Valley Conference tourna- program. ment before falling to Murray State when star Loos came to forward Bubba Wells suffered a leg injury that APSU after four sea- later turned out to be a surgery-necessitating sons as Memphis right leg stress fracture. State's top assistant. In 1995-96, the Governors again peaked He joined Larry Finch late. In February, the Govs fashioned an 8-2 at Memphis State in record, including six straight victories. APSU 1986 and helped di- entered the NCAA tourney with a four-game rect his alma mater to win streak before losing to Georgia Tech. an 85-43 record, in- A year later, the Governors finished 17-14 cluding two NCAA overall—with All-America forward Wells miss- tourney appearances ing the season's first 12 games—but won six and a Metro Confer- of their final eight games, including a four- ence tourney title dur- Country music entertainer Linda Davis helped Dave Loos and the game winning streak that helped clinch a ing his tenure. APSU Athletic Department raise funds through a benefit concert regular-season OVC co-championship. Prior to joining in June 2002. In 1997-98, the Govs, despite a rebuilding Memphis State, Fame. – 6 – "NEW HORIZONS" Bill Schmitz, Governors Head Football Coach Bill Schmitz enters his sixth season he manifested a reputation as a program receivers. as Austin Peay’s head coach excited builder and passing game innovator. Later, while stationed at Governors about the program’s future after the Uni- In 1992, he took over a program that Island, Schmitz was an assistant base- versity joined the won just one game the previous season, ball coach at Wagner College. in 2001. and led it to four victories the first sea- Schmitz then moved to Columbia Uni- With a conference title for which to son. By 1996, he built a program that versity to begin his -coach- compete now, Schmitz believes his pro- produced an 8-2 record and, in the pro- ing career, where he also worked with gram is on the verge of attaining the cess, won its f irst Freedom Football Con- and receivers. Addition- success targeted ference title, advanced to the NCAA III ally, he was assistant baseball coach at for APSU football playoffs for the first time and set 25 Columbia for two seasons. when he took o ver records in the pass-oriented offense. In 1981-82, he was an assistant at in 1996. A running back f rom the team, James Cincinnati, serving under The man se- Jones, was a finalist for the Gagliardi while also attaining his master’s. lected to lead Trophy, signifying the Top Division III When took over the Austin Peay into football player in the nation. program in 1983, it started an eight-year the need-based It was those credentials that im- Schmitz association with the former scholarship era pressed APSU administrators and a se- APSU head coach. That association took believes confer- lection committee when he was chosen Schmitz to both Rice and Vanderbilt. ence member- to usher APSU from 1-AA scholarship to At both stops, Schmitz served as pass- ship will be a non-scholarship, or need-based status, ing coordinator and helped develop some strong compo- a plan initiated December 1996. of the top offensive teams in each school’s nent in helping the Governors achieve Schmitz posted an overall 20-19 respective histories. Rice and Vanderbilt their first winning season since 1984. record in his four years at the Coast were consistently among the Southwest The Govs' 2001 season ended in Guard Academy. and Southeastern conferences leaders, disappointment (3-7) with a trio of late- The progression to his first head- respectively. season near-misses, but Schmitz be- coaching position was a natural one. He He next moved to Eastern Michigan lieves that 2001 senior group set the was a football and baseball standout at (1991-92), where he served as offensive standard for future Govs teams with their the Academy, although injuries p revented coordinator. In the spring of 1992, he work ethic and no-nonsense approach. him from playing his sophomore and moved to the World League of American When Schmitz took o ver the program junior football campaigns. Football where he served as quarter- in 1997, the Govs returned just 11 play- After receiving his bachelor’s degree backs and receivers coach for the Lon- ers from the previous season. Still that in 1976, Schmitz served five years in the don Monarchs. team p roved competitive with most schol- Coast Guard and began his coaching During his career, Schmitz has arship programs, especially in the early career at the time. In 1976, he coached coached three players—Carl Parker, Ted going before injuries began to deplete the at the Naval Academy Prep School, Popson and Deric Dodge—who have roster. Still the Governors impressed with where he worked with quarterbacks and played in the Super Bowl. He also coached a wide-open passing game Gene Larkin, who played in and an aggressive defensive the 1988 and 1991 World approach. Series for the Minnesota They have continued that Twins. philosophy until A Cincinnati native, Brian Baker suffered a pair of Schmitz and his wife, Lynn, injuries during 2000. But a have two children, Matt (21), silver lining developed from a senior quarterback on that cloud when the Govs APSU’s football team, and built a strong running game, Allison (18), a freshman at displaying the diversification Tennessee. of Schmitz’s offense. He was inducted into the Schmitz was named Coast Guard Athletic Hall of APSU’s 15th head coach, Fame last fall. Feb. 18, 1997. Schmitz also is a mem- He came from his alma ber of the 1-AA Football Ex- mater, the U.S. Coast Guard ecutive Board. Academy–a non-scholarship Head Coach Bill Schmitz with daughter Allison, wife Lynn and Division III program—where son Matt.

– 7 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL Bill Schmitz On… ...Austin Peay: "I believe Austin Peay State noons in the fall." University provides a young man with the ...Winning Football: "Winning football teams opportunity to play a high caliber of football share one common characteristic. They at one of the top public universities in the have a spirit of togetherness combined with south. By providing an academic environ- a great work ethic. We will win at Austin Peay ment that has small classes taught by full- when our players have committed them- time professors, we offer our students many selves to being in great physical shape and of the advantages generally restricted to have placed team success ahead of any small private colleges." personal goals." ...Attitude: "We believe attitude is the cor- ...Success: "Success is a result of vision, nerstone of our football program. I demand attitude and work ethic. In choosing a path, our players be accountable and responsible the entire organization must have a clear for their actions on and off the field. We ask picture of the ultimate goal. Keeping the players to give 100 percent, be mentally and goal in focus while approaching each task physically tough and know their assign- with the proper attitude and a great work ments on every play. None of these things ethic will provide the organization with an takes talent or ability. It's attitude! Our atti- opportunity for success." tude controls our approach to each day and ...Pioneer Football League: "We are very how we react to adversity." ...Recruiting: "We want to recruit quality foot- excited about the Pioneer Football League. ...Academics: "Our goal is to provide each ball players who have the desire and ability to I believe the league provides our team the of our football players the opportunity to be successful. We believe the quality of high opportunity to compete for a championship. earn their degrees. Earning their degrees school football in Tennessee is excellent and We are a member of a conference com- is the one accomplishment at Austin Peay plan to make the state our primary source of posed of first-class institutions. I think the that will have the most impact on our ath- talent. Recruiting is the lifeblood of any pro- league's two-division concept and champi- letes' lives. Through academic guidance, gram. Our goal is to attract athletes who will onship game provides additional excitement we provide each player with the skills be successful in the classroom and provide for our fans and players." needed to be successful in the classroom." excitement for our fans on Saturday after-

The Pioneer Football League Begins Second Year The 2002 season marks the sec- Viverito took over PFL leadership. ond year of the new Pioneer Football In 1996, the Yankee Conference, a League and the 10th overall for the football-only conference, disbanded as conference. its members began playing under the A year ago, the PFL embraced its sponsored intercollegiate football at other Atlantic-10 umbrella, making the Pio- most significant changes in conference levels. With the passing of NCAA legis- neer Football League and the Gateway history when it became nine members lation at the January 1991 convention, Football Conference the only Division I strong with the addition of Austin Peay Division I institutions were required to conferences that sponsor football as State University, Davidson College, conduct all intercollegiate sports at the their only sport. Additionally, the PFL, Jacksonville University and Morehead divisional level. Therefore, the five char- the Ivy League and the Patriot League State University to the league's newly ter members (Evansville the fifth before are the only NCAA Division I-AA con- created South Division. They joined dropping football in 1997) joined together, ferences that provide only need-based charter members , the sharing a common academic and ath- financial aid for football players. University of Dayton, Drake University letic philosophy and a common commit- The PFL remains a proponent of and Valparaiso University, plus the Uni- ment to operate quality football pro- NCAA Division I-AA legislation that versity of San Diego (joining in 1992) grams. would develop a classification for Divi- forming the North Division. The league spent its first season in sion I football programs operating with The PFL is committed to operating 1993 under the administrative guidance need-based aid and adopted the moni- a quality football program for the ben- of the Missouri Valley Conference, but ker of Pioneer based on the intent to efit of student-athletes and the univer- the offices moved to St. Louis in 1994, become the first league in that new di- sity community. It is comprised of NCAA where current commissioner Patty vision. Division I universities that previously Pioneer Football on the Web www.pioneer-football.org

– 8 – "NEW HORIZONS" Assistant Coaches – Defense STEVE HAYWOOD — Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Steve Haywood returned to his a lma spending one season as offensive line later, working with mater two years ago and quickly made coach at Cumberland College the defensive line, himself an indispensable part of the Gov- (Williamsburg, Ky.). His previous six giving him a dif- ernors program. years were at Austin Peay. ferent perspec- He returned to APSU as offensive The Huntingdon, Tenn., native came tive on line play. line coach in 2000—the position in which to APSU in 1993 and started at tackle as Haywood, 26, he starred for the Governors—but a year a freshman. A year later he was shifted received his later took on a different challenge. He to his more natural guard position, where bachelor's degree was named defensive coordinator. In a he started on the right side for the next in health and human performance in short period of time, he has helped build three (1994-96) years. He earned sec- 1997 and his master's the following what should be the Govs' strength in ond-team A ll-OVC honors a s sophomore spring. 2002. He also assumed many other du- and honorable mention his senior sea- He played both offensive and de- ties in his full-time coaching tenure and son. He also was voted team captain as fensive line at Huntingdon High School was named assistant head coach this a senior. and was a two-time all-district and all- summer. After completing his e ligibility in 1996, West Tennessee offensive line selec- The former Govs' four-year starter, he remained at APSU as a student assis- tion. As a senior, he was selected offen- student assistant coach and graduate tant offensive line coach in 1997 and sive most valuable player, as well as assistant returned to APSU in 2000 after then became graduate assistant a year team captain. CHRIS TAYLOR — Secondary Chris Taylor is in his first season as (received his bachelor's degree in kine- 1999 team. It also an Austin Peay assistant., joining the siology in 1999) for Charlie Bailey before reduced its yards Govs in July as defensive backfield landing his first coaching job at Sul Ross passing from coach. in 2000. 245.4 in 1999 to He comes to APSU from Sul Ross In addition to his secondary and spe- 176.2 in 2000. State, a Division III school located in cial teams coaching duties, he also Also, Sul Ross Alpine, Texas. There he served as de- served as the program's strength and kickoff return team fensive secondary and special teams conditioning co-coordinator and the averaged four co-coordinator the last two years. school's assistant track and field coach. yards more per return than the 1999 team. The former Texas-El Paso Under his tutelage, Sul Ross inter- A Houston native, Taylor p layed wide cornerback and wide receiver spent two cepted 29 passes over the last two sea- receiver and defensive back at Lamar seasons as a student assistant at UTEP sons, averaging 4.5 picks better than the High School. ROD RANDOLPH — Defensive Line Rod Randolph joined the Govs foot- there the program went 26-8 from 1997- land him at South- ball staff in late July as the defensive line 99 after going 5-6 in the first season. west State, where coach. His duties didn't end with football. He he earned a Presi- The Ft. Myers, Fla., native brings a served as head baseball coach, where dential Scholar- wealth of experience to the Govs pro- his non-scholarship program t wice placed ship. He was se- gram. Prior to his a rrival in Clarksville, he third in a scholarship conference. He also lected all-confer- was the assistant head coach and de- was the school's compliance officer. ence twice and fensive coordinator at his alma mater, In 1995, he worked as secondary was a 1991 All- Southwest State (Marshall, Minn.), the coach at Millersville (Pa.) in his first full- America free past two years. time position. Millersville went 9-0-1 in safety. From 1996-2000, he was the sec- his only season there, winning a confer- He remained at Southwest State in ondary coach and special teams coordi- ence title and advancing to the NCAA 1992 to begin his coaching career. He nator at Tuskegee (Ala.) University, help- playoffs. served as the school's secondary coach ing lead the school to two Southern Inter- Randolph was a three-time all-league before earning his bachelor's degree in collegiate Athletic Conference champi- football player and two-time all-confer- marketing in 1993. onships and the 2000 Black College ence in basketball at Riverdale High From there, he served as a graduate National Championship. In fact, while School. His superb prep career helped assistant coach at Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, Wis.) for the next two years. – 9 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL Assistant Coaches – Offense CHARLIE KNAPKE — Administrative Assistant/Running Backs Charlie Knapke begins his second covery High School, where he started presented annu- season with the Austin Peay football four years in football (including being ally to a graduate program. captain and defensive MVP as a senior) student in the After serving as the Govs graduate and three in baseball. APSU athletic de- assistant wide receivers/tight ends coach He graduated from Wooster in 2000 partment who and recruiting coordinator a year ago, he with a bachelor's degree in International best exemplifies was hired in August to coach the Govs Relations. In August, Knapke attained the characteris- running backs. his master's degree in sports adminis- tics of the late Dr. He came to APSU after lettering tration from Austin Peay. Bibb, who served many years a s APSU's three seasons at linebacker for the Col- He was a multiple member of the faculty athletic representative. He also lege of Wooster (Ohio), helping the Scots Dean's List at Wooster and was named was inducted into Gamma Beta Phi honor to 32-8 four-year mark, the best of any to the Omicron Delta Epsilon and the society in April. class in school history. International Economic honor societies. Knapke was married during the The Ft. Recovery, Ohio, native, was Last winter, Knapke was awarded summer to the former Melissa a football-baseball standout at Ft. Re- the Leon Bibb Hall of Fame Scholarship, Muhlenkamp.

RYAN SULKOWSKI — Offensive line Ryan Sulkowski joined the Gover- injury ended his career. team all-state nors in July as the program’s new offen- As a player (1996) and coach (2000), and all South- sive line coach. Sulkowski was part of a Valdosta pro- west Georgia. He comes to APSU after a one-year gram that not only won Gulf South Con- He was voted stay at Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, ference championships but advanced to one of the top 18 S.C., where he coached tight ends and the NCAA Division II national offensive line- assisted with running backs. quarterfinals. He helped coach the line men in the state Prior to that, the Tifton, Ga., native that protected Dusty Bonner, a Harlon and one of served first as an undergraduate assis- Hill Trophy (Division II's Heisman Tro- Georgia’s top tant coach at his alma mater, Valdosta phy). 111 college prospects and participated in State, during the 1998-99 season, re- Sulkowski earned a scholarship to the state North-South All-Star game. maining as a ssistant offensive line coach Valdosta State after a stellar prep career Sulkowski also was standout prep in 2000-01. He was a three-year starter at Tift County High School. A two-year wrestler, four times advancing to the at Valdosta State as an offensive guard captain and three-year starter at tackle, state championships and twice finishing and tackle, earning All-Academic Gulf he twice was named all-region. in the top eight. He also tossed the shot South Conference in 1997, before a knee As a senior, he was named first- and threw the discus in track.

BRIAN BAKER — Wide Receivers After b reaking virtually a ll Governors in school history to record a 2000-yard passing in less passing records during his four-year ca- (2809) passing season on a record 247 than five games. reer, Brian Baker has returned to APSU of 421 passing. Along the way, he set the He returned to serve as a student coach as he works season mark for touchdown passes (25) in 2001 to pass toward completion of his bachelor’s de- and single-game marks for most pass- for 1881 yards gree in health and human performance. ing attempts (59), completed (40) and and 16 TDs on a The Loganville, Ga., native was a yards (438, all against Virginia-Wise, school-record three-season starter for the Govs and and TD passes (five), against 61.9 percent along the way set six single-game, seven Campbellsville. He matched that mark in passing. single-season and seven career records 2001. However, again injuries cut his sea- for passing and total offense. Baker’s career took a sidetrack in son short. He suffered a broken leg in the After serving as a reserve in fresh- 2000 as a severely bruised sternum, 2001 Homecoming contest, also senior man, he moved into the starting lineup in suffered in the first game, and later a day, against St. Joseph’s. 1999 and became the first quarterback broken wrist limited him to 504 yards

– 10 – "NEW HORIZONS" New Horizons – Governors 2002 Football Preview Sometimes silver linings evolve from dark clouds. That could for 60 minutes on Saturdays.” very well be the story of Austin Peay’s football team in 2002. That’s why Schmitz enters 2002 positive about his club’s With hopes of a winning season and the Pioneer Football League chances, despite losing 13 seniors who logged many downs over title disintegrating to 3-7 in the face of adversity, the Govs now can the past four years. look back to 2001 and find those silver linings. “When you look where we have been in the past, we have been • A year ago, Jason Busby was expected to share time at line- so close to turning this thing around, “ Schmitz said. “Even though backer with Dustin Wilson and perhaps Bryan Johnson. The senior, our record doesn’t necessarily show it, we were a much more com- however, suffered a broken thumb in preseason and missed the petitive team last year, especially in the last half of the season. entire season as a medical redshirt. He returns in 2002 as the start- “Then this spring we got very physical and things were very in- ing middle linebacker. tense. More than anything, our spring game showed a high level of • In 2001, returning offensive tackle Jeff Rowan decided not to intensity between the two units. You have some people who try to return to school while starting center/guard Carl Reed suffered a win by turning the game into a track meet and others who try to mysterious head injury, ending his career. Projected guard starter finesse you. But football is a very physical game. That’s where it Shane Nolan suffered a dis- starts and that is a starting point for us when August rolls around.” located shoulder, keeping him out the season’s first DEFENSE month. As a result, young- And with the Govs, it will start with the defense in 2002, espe- sters like Brad Sykes, Geoff cially the front seven. Three of four starters return on the line while Stahl and Adam Rector got the starting linebacking corps is lined with veterans, with even the extensive experience. Now reserves owning more than nominal experience. Rowan has come back “Our front seven coming out of spring ball can all play,” Schmitz while Sykes, who started all said. “All but one of them has started at some point and bring not 10 games at tackle has only experience but a toughness to the field as well. moved to center while Stahl ”And our secondary. This may be the best secondary we have recovers from off-season had since I have been here—all four have started at the college knee surgery. Rector’s devel- level. We have two outstanding cover corners and two excellent opment allowed the Govs to safeties.” move the athletic Nolan to The Line tight end. You can’t talk about the line without first mentioning two-year • With an assortment of senior captain Mark McClintock (6-1, 240). After being selected injuries at times sidelining first-team All-PFL South a year ago in quarterback Brian Baker recording 35 tackles (nine for losses) over his final two seasons, and two interceptions, he dominated rising senior Matt Schmitz spring practice. has gained much playing “As offensive coordinator, I would time, including the season leave here this spring upset on how Senior Jay Bailey is expected to be finale a year ago. we have blocked him. But as head one of the Govs offensive leaders at • With injuries forcing so coach, I get home at night and realize running back. many young offensive line- I am sure glad he is on our side. He men into the lineup early last has taken his game to another level. season, the Govs were forced to scale back their high-powered “And in the last half of last season, aerial attack and develop a strong running game, led by Jay Bailey, I thought Mark was the defensive foot- who has scored 14 touchdowns in the last two seasons. With a ball player in the Pioneer Football revamped wide receiver corps and a new starting quarterback, League.” that running game is of even greater importance in 2002. Junior Joe Bell (6-1, 210) is ex- But the most significant silver lining may have been work ethic pected to start at the other defensive and attitude learned from the 2002 seniors. end after serving as a back up to Bryan Senior captain Mark “We had guys who played 3 to 3 1/2 years for us and you be- Harris a year ago. He had 20 tackles McClintock was an All-PFL South selection in 2001. came comfortable with them on the football field,” said Schmitz in and four quarterback sacks in limited his sixth season. “And we had some seniors who played as well playing time while sophomore Justin Meyer (6-3, 230), who had 16 as anyone on our level. tackles a year ago, and redshirt freshman Bubba Tinin (6-4, 230), “But when those guys were juniors you realized that you are will provide quality depth. going to have to replace them. Now we will be turning to new kids In the middle, senior Bill Noll (6-0, 270) has been starting at and giving them the opportunity to perform at that level. These guys defensive tackle since midway through his freshman season. He will be young and inexperienced but at the same time talented and again will be joined in the middle by fellow senior Jake Bacon (6- physical. You don’t win with talent...you win with performance. 1, 260), who was a part-time starter as a sophomore until moving “Last year’s senior class may not have had the success they into full-time duties a year ago. The duo combined for 80 tackles in had wanted here, but they laid the foundation for this group in 2001. Behind them are junior Ryan Henley (6-1, 260), who played terms of work ethic—in going about their business and under- in nine games last season, and sophomore Marcus Tucker (5-11, standing what it took to get things done, plus putting it on the line 260), who also gained experience a year ago.

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Linebackers Sexton and Reust. Again, he provides quality depth Two years ago, Jason Busby (5-9, 210) was along with senior Mike Brooks, who was moved good enough to record 56 tackles as a part-time from corner to strong safety in the spring to add starter and key reserve while pushing incumbent depth. Dustin Wilson for more snaps. Last season, Wil- “The secondary made things very difficult for son went on to earn 1-AA All-America honors as us in the spring with our passing game,” Schmitz Busby sat out with a broken thumb. said. “They made our wide receiver group really “At the time, we certainly didn’t need Jason to work hard, and it made them get better.” break his thumb,” Schmitz said, “but as it turned out, it was a blessing in disguise.” OFFENSE In fact, Busby has adroitly slipped into Wilson’s During the 2001 season, the Govs, because middle linebacker spot this spring. He will team with of the offensive line’s inexperience, was forced to junior Bryan Johnson (59 tackles, seven for losses) make a transition from a passing-dominant offense at the inside positions while the athletic sophomore to a more passing-running balanced one. That Ben Reust (56 tackles, eight for loss) was moved should bode well for 2002 as the Govs enter the from the strong safety spot to outside linebacker Junior Brian Johnson begins fall with a new starting quarterback for the first time to take advantage of both his speed and tackling his second season as a Gov- in four years, while looking to rebuild their receiver ernors starting linebacker. ability. His successful conversion potentially could corps. mean the linebacking corps will be as good as “The nice thing about our offense this year is last season’s crew, especially with an impressive group backing that we are very experienced in the offensive line,” Schmitz said. “I up that trio. think that will enable us to do things this year we weren’t able to do At the inside linebacker spots, both senior Josh Theriot (17 a year ago. Our running game should be more solid. Early last tackles), who also doubles as the team’s capable long snapper, year we tried to play-action some teams, but we didn’t fool anybody and sophomore Andy Zachariasen (11 tackles) saw plenty of ac- because they didn’t respect our tion last season. In fact, the latter is coming off an exceptional running game enough. spring. “The experience and physical On the outside, both junior David Ridley (17 tackles, four sacks) nature of the offensive line will en- and sophomore Ryan Taylor (four tackles) will spell Reust. able us to be less predictable and “We have seven linebackers who have contributed to our de- in the long run, much more suc- fense previously,” Schmitz said, “and they all are capable. It may be cessful offensively.” our strongest position on the football field.” Quarterback The Secondary For the last three seasons, If the linebacking corps is the team’s strength, the secondary Brian Baker rewrote the Austin is not far behind. Corey Phillips moved into the starting lineup at Peay passing record book between cornerback as a freshman a year ago and picked off five passes. an assortment of injuries. A differ- Two years ago, the speedy Teddy Carruthers was a part-time starter ent face will be looked to as the as a freshman. An academic snafu kept him out last season. new starter. Those two will team at the Govs’ cover corner spots. Senior Matt Schmitz, who At safety, Thomas Sexton, overcoming a serious knee injury, subbed for Baker on more than picked off five passes and was involved in 44 tackles. He was one occasion, enters fall camp as APSU’s best secondary performer two seasons ago, earned all- Senior quarterback Matt the No. 1 quarterback. He enjoyed Schmitz is expected to take PFL South last fall, plus is an- over the Govs offense in 2002. a solid spring to keep ahead of other year away from his knee sophomore transfer Patrick problem. Murphy and redshirt freshman Jesse Kellogg. In 1999, Demaro Isom was “We rotated the three quarterbacks in the spring, giving them an integral part of a secondary equal reps,” Schmitz said. “All three of the quarterbacks played that helped Northwest Missouri well. But because Matt has been on the field—he has started six to a Division II national cham- games for us in his career—he entered the spring as No. 1...and pionship. he ended it as No. 1. However, we will make a final decision after The corner depth situation our first scrimmage, Aug. 17th. took at hit when sophomore “Matt is my son but between the white lines he is number 10, a Rodney Lyons was forced to sit 6-3, 210-pound quarterback. That is the only way he has been out the season with a medical judged—judged the same way the other quarterbacks are judged.” condition. The Govs return the Regardless of who is the starter, Schmitz believes the position experienced senior Darius is loaded with talent. Jackson while Todd Avery, who “Murph and Jesse Kellogg are very talented, but they don’t have played two seasons ago, also the experience right now,” he said. “As they become more comfort- is back to play football. able in the system, we can mold some things to their talents. At safety, sophomore “Regardless, this offense is not going to be the same as it was Montrell Besley (16 tackles) Senior free safety Thomas Sexton for Brian Baker. You have to mold the offense to the talent. People was a part of a three-man rota- was All-PFL South in 2001 despite may be shocked at this, but we are in very good position at quarter- tion at safety last season with coming off a serious knee injury. back.”

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Running Back “It has proven to be a real nice switch,” Schmitz said. “He proved With more emphasis on the running game, Schmitz believes he can catch the football and he is faster than Mike Ogg (last they have the man to shoulder the load. Despite some nagging season’s starter).” injuries over the last two years, Jay Bailey has proven to be a big- Offensive Line play producer. In two years, he has run for 1305 yards (5.1 ypc) with The Govs enter the fall with seven players who have started at 13 rushing TDs. least one college and several who have started several games. If “Jay’s health is important to our success,” Schmitz said. “We the linebacking corps is the Govs’ defensive strength, then the line haven’t had the luxury of his completing an entire season yet. He is certainly the offense’s bul- has worked very hard in the off-season. wark, a reversal of last fall’s “Jay Bailey has got to touch the ball—Jay Bailey has to be on the prospectus. field. In the PFL, he might be the most explosive offensive weapon At tackle, junior Avery in the league. I would be foolish not to put the ball in his hands.” Fleming (6-1, 275), an All-PFL Justin Henry, who usually starts at fullback alongside Bailey, South choice, returns at the also serves as the backup tailback. He was impressive last fall in quick spot while sophomore that role when the Govs ground game ate up huge amount of clock Jeff Rowan (6-4, 290), who re- in the 35-26 win at Virginia-Wise. turned to school this fall after Sophomore Kenneth Ellison and redshirt freshman Quea Will- sitting out last season, will be iams will provide depth at tailback while sophomore DeShaunta on the strong side. They pro- Thornton, at 230 pounds, can be an effective blocker along with vide the Govs their best tackle strong inside running. pair in Schmitz’s tenure. Sopho- “Our depth is adequate,” Schmitz said. “With our freshmen coming more Elijah Heinrich (6-2, 270) in, we have six people at tailback. and junior Thomas Black (6-4, “I like our two people at fullback. I think DeShaunta is a guy who 330) are capable reserves. definitely could start for some teams in this league.” At guard, junior Zach Orton Junior tackle Avery Fleming was Receivers (6-1, 320) bulled his way into selected All-PFL South a year ago. The names certainly have the starting lineup a year ago changed. Mike Farrell and Ron Blair, and will team with sophomore Adam Rector (6-2, 275), who shared two deep threats, and the reliable starting and playing time with Nolan last year after the latter came David Sweetland are gone. They back from shoulder problems. Veterans Brad Justus (5-11, 270), a caught a lot of passes during their re- senior, and junior Chad Swanger (6-0, 320) are back-ups. spective APSU careers. In fact, the Brad Sykes (6-3, 290), who took over for Rowan at tackle a year Govs return only one receiver who ago, has been moved to center. With Geoff Stahl undergoing off- caught double-digit passes a year season knee surgery, Sykes was shifted to the spot. He had a ago. Junior Trae Willis had 12 recep- solid spring. In fact, his presence will allow Stahl the luxury of tions (91 yards) as a backup receiver working his way back into playing shape. and H-back and got his opportunity “This is a good, athletic and physical offensive line,” Schmitz when Tulsa Payette was nursing a foot said. “Not only do we have good players as starters, but our depth injury. is sound. We are two-deep across the line. That is important.” “We will have a bunch of new names,” Schmitz said. “I think we KICKING GAME came out of spring with four good wide With both kicker Justin Deardorff (44 points, 5-7 FGs) and punter receivers. Certainly you have to be J.P. Hogan (38.8 avg., All-PFL South) returning for their third straight concerned about experience. season, the Govs arguably have the league’s best kicking game. “But we do have the luxury of hav- “We have the best two kickers in the conference,” Schmitz said. ing two experienced backs (Bailey “When we get to the 20-yard line in, Deardorff has been almost and Henry) who are capable of catch- automatic. He has improved ing the ball out of the backfield. That’s his length on both his field why I believe we will have enough Junior J.P. Hogan was an goals and kickoffs in the last weapons when we throw the football.” All-PFL South punter in two years. In addition to Willis, the Govs are 2001. “And J.P. is really a defen- looking to sophomore Paul Derrick as sive weapon (20 punts a possible starter at the other spot with sophomore Yuri Howard, a downed inside the 20-yard line big, physical player (6-2, 215), a certainty to gain playing time along a year ago),” with converted quarterback Gabe Smythia, a freshman. The return game probably Sophomore Pat Curran is the leading candidate at the H-back will find Carruthers and Bailey spot along with Quea Williams, who gained experience at the po- handling kickoffs with the sition during the spring. former also managing punt With a talented and deep offensive line, the Govs shifted start- returns. Trae Willis and Corey ing guard Shane Nolan (6-2, 240) to tight end with Bo Tinin (6-1, Phillips also could figure into 230) and Benji Reece (5-11, 230) as his back-ups. With Nolan’s the return game, while Theriot move, it appears the Govs have an additional offensive linemen. again will provide the long- Junior Justin Deardorff has been But Nolan is more than that. snapping chores. an effective kicker for the Govs.

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TODD AVERY ketball great and current Chicago Bull standout Trenton Cornerback Hassell… born Feb. 8, 1980… age 22. CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE 5-10, 180, So. 40 Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC Elizabethon, Tenn. 2000 8 120 736 6 6.1 9 96 1 10.7 College: Returns to Govs after sitting out 2001 2001 9 137 569 7 4.2 14 67 0 4.8 season...enters camp projected as second string cornerback...improving in one-on-one coverage...brings JOE BELL good speed and quickness to secondary...expected to Defensive End play in three- and four-cornerback situations...wore No. #40 • Todd 6-1, 210, Jr. 37 two seasons ago....High School: Cornerback and split AVERY 96 end for Dave Rider at Elizabethon High Dickson, Tenn. School...Personal: Plans to major in physical therapy… College: Expected to move into starting lineup after serv- son of James and Betty Avery… born Nov. 29, 1981… ing as key reserve a year ago… impressed in limited role age 20. in first APSU season… big-play producer who has strong ability to get into the backfield… of 20 stops in 2001, four were sacks… rangy athlete has good size and speed… JAKE BACON still needs to add bulk to frame to better handle posi- Defensive Tackle tion… High School: Linebacker and defensive lineman 6-1, 257, Sr. for Bobby Burgess at Dickson County High School… 94 #94 • Jake Strawberry Plains, Tenn. earned all-region honors… Personal: Business major… BACON College: Returns for third season as starting defensive nephew of Mamie Wilkerson… born Dec. 20, 1980… age tackle… again expected to be one of the defensive an- 21. chors, teaming with Bill Noll in middle of defensive front… CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE solid, consistent performer… worked on increasing speed Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU and strength during offseason… has accumulated nine 2001 10 12 8 20 5-37 4-35 0 0 2 tackles for loss, including two quarterback sacks during career… his 42 stops ranked first among linemen a year MONTRELL BESLEY ago… High School: Defensive tackle and guard for Craig Free Safety Kisabeth at Jefferson County High School… earned all- 6-0, 170, So. state… named all-east Tennessee… earned all-northeast #44 • Jay 9 Chattanooga, Tenn. Tennessee… Personal: Business management major… BAILEY College: Again expected to provide depth to secondary… son of Marilyn Bacon… born March 28, 1979… age 23. opens season as reserve behind senior starter Thomas CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE Sexton at free safety… enjoyed solid first season as Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU 2000 11 22 26 48 5-20 1-8200 redshirt freshman… has nose for football… in addition to 2001 10 18 24 42 4- 8 1-6103 breaking up two passes, also recovered fumble and blocked kick… proven special teams performer… hard- JAY BAILEY nosed player who owns good size and speed… needs to continue increasing bulk… High School: Free safety and Running Back cornerback for Eddie Lambert at Brainerd High School… 6-0, 205, Jr. 44 #96 • Joe Personal: Health and human performance major… son Clarksville, Tenn. BELL of Carolyn Barlow… born April 12, 1981… age 21. College: Figures to be one of Govs' offensive leaders in CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE 2002… explosive back should benefit from an experi- Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU enced offensive line… strong athlete who has ability to 2001 10 4 12 16 0-00-0102 break long because of quick feet and superb speed… big-play producer has scored 14 TDs and rushed for more THOMAS BLACK than 1300 yards in past two seasons… ran for season- Offensive Line best 114 yards at Morehead State… was on way to out- 6-6, 332, Jr. standing sophomore season before knee injury sidelined 78 Hartford, Tenn. him early in Virginia-Wise game… finished with 736 yards College: Again expected to provide depth up front… ex- and six TDs last season in a little more than six games… #9 • Montrell pected to serve as back up to Jeff Rowan at strong enjoyed 175-yard, three-TD performance at Kentucky BESLEY tackle… improved markedly in 2001, becoming stronger Wesleyan… also had a 133-yard off-the-bench effort and wiser player… gained valuable playing time in 2001 against Valparaiso, which included an NCAA record-ty- as part of young line… has continued to work hard to ing 99-yard TD run… a solid receiver from the backfield, improve foot speed… possesses size and desire to be a racking up 96 yards and a TD in first season… High solid college offensive lineman… High School: Played School: Tailback for Bob Ateca at Clarksville High both offensive and defensive tackle at Cosby High School… all-area… all-region in football and basketball… School… three-year letterman was named team's top of- Personal: Health and human performance major… mem- fensive lineman as well as all-region as senior… Per- ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll all four APSU se- sonal: Environment geography major… son of Tilmon mesters, including 4.0 GPA last spring… son of Roger #78 • Thomas and Susan Black… born April 25, 1981… age 21. Bailey and Shelia Davis… brother of former APSU bas- BLACK

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MICHAEL BROOKS off-season to increase size and strength… High School: Cornerback Defensive back, receiver and return specialist for Vincent Hunter at Whitehaven High School… Personal: Unde- 5-10, 175, Sr. 41 cided on college major… son of Gwen and Marlon Ross Savannah, Tenn. … born Jan. 30, 1982… age 20. College: Will battle for even more playing time in 2001… CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE has been shifted from cornerback to strong safety to bet- Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU ter take advantage of tackling ability… listed as No. 2 2000 10 9 4 13 0-0000-00 strong safety entering fall… appeared in all 10 games a #41 • Michael year ago, being credited with six tackles… provided ca- PAT CURRAN pable support at cornerback during sophomore and jun- BROOKS ior season… recorded 20 tackles for the Governors in Wide Receiver/H-Back 2000… High School: Wide receiver and defensive back 82 6-3, 203, So. for Lerin Edwards at Hardin County High School… earned Nashville, Tenn. all-region honors as junior and senior… Personal: Engi- College: Sophomore enters fall as leading candidate to neering technology major… son of Michael and Vivian start at H-back position… coming off strong spring cam- Brooks… born March 30, 1981… age 21. paign… had four catches for 74 yards in one scrimmage… CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE has great size to play the position… owns ability to catch Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU in traffic… hard-nosed player who is not afraid to block… 2000 11 13 7 20 0- 0000-00 #21 • Jason caught career's first pass against Kentucky Wesleyan, 2001 10 4 2 6 0- 0000-00 BUSBY Oct. 20… High School: Wide receiver for Kurt Page at Father Ryan High School… earned all-state honors… JASON BUSBY Personal: Undecided on college major… past member Linebacker of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of Pat and Debbie 5-9, 210, Sr. Curran … born Aug. 21, 1981… age 20. 21 CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE Loretto, Tenn. Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC College: A fractured thumb literally has become a break 2001 4 – – – – 1 7 0 7.0 for redshirt senior… a 2001 preseason injury resulted in redshirt season and opened the door for veteran to move into All-American Dustin Wilson's middle linebacker slot… JUSTIN DEARDORFF #2 • Teddy Kicker/Punter coming off outstanding spring… expected to be one of CARRUTHERS defensive leaders… in 2000, served as a key reserve as 98 5-11, 165, So. well as fourth linebacker in four-man set… appeared in Maryville, Tenn. every game… credited with 56 tackles, including five for College: Again returns as Govs' placekicker … has de- loss… made transition to defense after playing running veloped into reliable asset… has converted 11 of 16 field- back early in APSU career… strong linebacker who has goal attempts and 48 of 49 extra-point tries during two- a nose for the football… High School: Fullback and line- season career… nailed two field goals in final game backer for Butch Toner at Loretto High School… earned against Davidson a year ago… should even be better as all-region and all-mid-state for two seasons… Personal: junior… has improved leg strength which should add Health and human performance major… four-time mem- length to field-goal attempts… can place the ball as well ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of David and #82 • Pat as kick it deep on kickoffs… with J.P Hogan, perhaps Kay Busby… born June 5, 1980… age 22. CURRAN provides Govs with PFL's finest one-two kicker/punting CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE duo… also serves as backup punter… High School: Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC Kicker, punter, wide receiver and defensive back for Tim 1999 11 5 12 0 2.4 5 12 0 2.4 Hammontree at Maryville High School… member of 1998 CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE state champs… also three-year all-county and all-region Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU soccer selection… Personal: Biology major… son of Jeff 2000 11 30 26 56 5-12 0-000-00 Deardorff and Margaret Goss … born June 21, 1980… 2001 M E D I C A L R E D S H I R T age 22. CAREER STATISTICS • KICKING TEDDY CARRUTHERS Year G PAT FG >19 20s 30s 40s 50+ LG BLK Defensive Back #98 • Justin 2000 11 19-20 6-91-14-51-20-10-038 1 DEARDORFF 2 5-8, 160, So. 2001 10 29-29 5-70-04-40-11-20-047 0 Memphis, Tenn. College: Returns to Govs as academic snafu forced him PAUL DERRICK to sit out 2001… enters fall as starting cornerback… com- Wide Receiver ing off outstanding spring, showing no rust from 2001 18 5-11, 180, So. inactivity… coupled with Corey Phillips at other side, ex- Nashville, Tenn. pected to provide Govs outstanding one-on-one cover- College: Former Kentucky transfer enters fall in mix for age… enjoyed solid freshman season as reserve corner one of the starting wideout positions… listed No. 1 at and as nickel back… played in 10 of 11 games… had 13 one spot after a solid spring… had four catches in Red- total tackles… speedy cover defensive back… worked in #18 • Paul White Spring Game and three more in earlier scrim- DERRICK

– 15 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL mage… good athlete who will fit nicely into APSU's offen- year ago, providing relief to interior defense… his play- sive style… bring speed and quickness to field… sat out ing time increased as season progressed… moved to last season after transfer… High School: Quarterback for defensive side of ball during 2000 off-season… has good Kurt Page at Father Ryan High School… earned honor- mobility for his size… High School: Offensive lineman able mention All-state and All-city honors… Personal: and defensive lineman for Vic King at Roane County High Health and human performance major… son of Joe Der- School… .earned all-East Tennessee honors… Personal: rick and Nancy Louce… born May 1, 1982… age 20. Undecided on college major… son of Ricky and Mary Henley… born Oct. 5, 1981… age 20. CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE ROBERTO DOWNES #73 • Roberto Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU DOWNES Offensive Lineman 2001 7 0 9 9 2-2000-00 73 5-11, 294, So. Nashville, Tenn. JUSTIN HENRY College: Sophomore will provide depth to offensive line… Fullback/Tailback owns large physical frame… looks to be contributor up front in second APSU season on field… sat out 2000 as 20 5-10, 225, Jr. redshirt… High School: Offensive lineman and defen- Middletown, Ohio sive tackle for Richard Campbell at Stratford High College: Returns as starting fullback for a third consecu- School… Personal: Undecided on major… past mem- tive season… also can take a turn at tailback… outstand- ing blocker who also has good hands out of backfield… ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of Roberto #57 • Avery Sr. and Donna Downes… born June 7, 1982… age 20. FLEMING after missing 1999 season with broken leg, has proven extremely durable, playing in all 21 games over last two AVERY FLEMING season… after carrying just seven times (54 yards) in 2000, had 30 rushes a year ago for 181 yards (6.0 ypc)… Offensive Tackle was fourth on team in receptions (14), including one TD… 57 6-1, 268, Jr. effective in short-yardage situations… worked hard to in- Nashville, Tenn. crease size and speed during off-season… plays with College: Coming off strong first season as offensive line- intensity at all times… High School: Linebacker-fullback men… named first-team All-PFL South… enters fall again for Chip Otten at Middletown High School… Personal: as No. 1 quick tackle… perhaps Govs' best offensive line- Psychology major… son of Rick and Debbie Henry… born man… versatile and athletic performer seemingly has #68 • Elijah Feb. 1, 1981… age 21. found niche… split 2000 season between tight end and HEINRICH CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE defensive tackle… on offense, used mostly as blocker in Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC short-yardage situations… defensively, collected five 2000 11 30 81 0 2.7 7 54 0 7.7 tackles…moves well for a big man…High School: Tight 2001 10 30 181 1 6.0 14 144 1 14.4 end and linebacker for Peter Thurmond at Battle Ground Academy… earned all-state and Mr. Football honors… J.P. HOGAN also selected all-midstate and region defensive MVP… Tight End/Punter Personal: Business major… son of Clarence Fleming 6-1, 214, Jr. Sr… .born Oct. 17, 1980… age 21. 11 Clarksville, Tenn. #76 • Ryan College: Returns as APSU's starting punter for third ELIJAH HEINRICH HENLEY straight season… coming off standout 2001 season, when Offensive Tackle he was named to the PFL South specialty team… had an 68 6-2, 270, So. outstanding performance against Catawba (48.56 yards Germantown, Tenn. per boot) and was named PFL Specialist of the Week College: Athletic big man will challenge for more playing after placing six punts inside the 20, including three in- time up front in second season as offensive lineman… side the 10… with Justin Deardorff perhaps provides shifted from defense to offense a year ago… expected to APSU with top punter/kicker combo in PFL… ranked 36th back up Avery Fleming at quick tackle spot… enjoyed in the nation in punting (38.8 avg.) after being in the Top solid spring…possesses good size and strength… owns 10 early in the season… but 20 of his punts were downed aggressive mentality… High School: Offensive guard inside the 20 after having nine as a freshman… showed #20 • Justin and defensive tackle for Joel Helton at Knoxville Central huge improvement entering 2001 season… .can also play HENRY High School… earned all-state and all-region honors… tight end… High School: Punter and wide receiver for Personal: Undecided on college major… son of Francis Bob Ateca at Clarksville High School… Personal: Unde- and Deborah Heinrich… born May 16, 1981… age 21. cided on college major… member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll during spring… son of Larry and Katie RYAN HENLEY Hogan… followed his brothers Richard and David as APSU kicker/punters… born March 17, 1982… age 20. Defensive Tackle CAREER STATISTICS • PUNTING 76 6-1, 261, Jr. Year G NO. YDS AVG LG TB FC I20 BLKD Kingston, Tenn. 2000 11 58 2147 37.0 60 1 8 9 2 College: Will battle for more playing time along defen- 2001 10 51 1980 38.8 58 2 3 20 1 #11 • J.P. sive front in second season… played in seven games a HOGAN

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YURI HOWARD ity relief at corner and nickel situations… was involved in Wide Receiver 15 tackles a year ago… as reserve in 2000, saw playing time increase as season progressed… speedy corner 6-0, 215, Fr. 8 who has continued to improve… has worked to add bulk Franklin, Tenn. to frame… High School: Played running back and line- College: Expected to challenge for starting receiver spot backer for Tphrim Norwood at Mitchell High School… in first APSU season… sat out last season as partial quali- earned Best of the Preps as well as "Team Elite" hon- fier… enjoyed superb spring… owns tremendous strength ors… Personal: Business major… son of Kimbren and coupled with good speed… not afraid to catch ball in traf- Terri Stevenson… born May 6, 1980… age 22. fic… also uses size to be outstanding blocker… High #8 • Yuri HOWARD CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE School: Wide receiver for Alvin Palmer at Franklin High Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU School… selected first-team Williamson County… se- 1999 6 2 3 5 0-0000-00 lected special teams MVP… Personal: Plans to major in 2000 11 10 4 14 1-5000-00 computer science… son of Nathaniel and Willa Howard… 2001 9 12 3 15 0-0000-01 born March 12, 1983… age 19. BRYAN JOHNSON Linebacker BRIAN HUTCHENSON 42 5-11, 233, Jr. Offensive Lineman Nashville, Tenn. #67 • Brian 6-1, 375, Jr. College: Expected to be one of defensive leaders… af- 67 HUTCHENSON ter playing in shadow of graduated senior linebackers Clarksville, Tenn. Dustin Wilson and Bert Britton, will be counted on to step College: Hopes to contribute up front during junior sea- up as big-play producer in 2002… moved in as starting son… hobbled by foot injury during spring… has played outside linebacker a year ago and finished third on team sparingly during APSU career… owns large frame and in tackles (59), despite battling foot problems… quick and good strength… worked to improve footwork during off- speedy defender surprisingly failed to record sack in season… size and strength could find him utilized in both 2001… split freshman season between outside backer short-yard offensive and defensive situations… High and pass rush specialist up front… saw action in every School: Offensive Tackle for Marshall Patterson at North- game… gained starting experience when starter Justin west High School… earned all-district honors… Per- Schrader was sidelined a game with knee injury… ex- sonal: Political science major… son of Donnie and Kathy #31 • Demaro plosive performer who has a nose for the football… owns Hutchenson … born July 16, 1982… age 20. ISOM all the tools to be a superb defender… wrapped up 47 total tackles, including eight for loss, as freshman… had DEMARO ISOM three sacks during limited playing time… High School: Safety Linebacker and running back for Terry Anderson at 31 5-11, 195, Sr. Overton High School… Personal: Business major… St. Louis, Mo member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll both freshman College: Enters fall as starting strong safety after sitting semesters… son of Kenneth and LaBrenda Johnson… out last season after transfer from Northwest Missouri… born Sept. 22, 1982… age 19. brings speed and size to position… coming off strong CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE spring, earning starting nod in first season as Govs… #33 • Darius Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU transfer was member of 1999 Division II national cham- JACKSON 2000 11 29 18 47 8-36 3-21 1 0-00 pionship team… played in nine games in 2000, record- 2001 10 22 37 59 7-11 0- 000-01 ing 11 solo tackles, 12 assists, 23 total tackles… recov- ered one fumble, returning it for 14-yard touchdown… BRAD JUSTUS also ran track while at Northwest… High School: Was Offensive Guard linebacker/defensive back for at Hazelwood Central High 71 5-11, 270, Sr. School… was second-team all-state selection as a se- Sevierville, Tenn. nior… also was second-team all-metro plus first-team all- College: Returns to Govs camp after missing 2001… district and all-conference honors… .Personal: Account- enters fall as top backup at the quick guard position be- ing major… son of Robert Isom and Cassandra #42 • Brian hind Adam Rector… enjoyed quality spring camp… pro- Epperson… … born Feb. 7, 1981… age 21. JOHNSON vide quality relief up front during 2000 season after rota- tor cuff injury kept him out of 1999… sat out 1998 sea- DARIUS JACKSON son after transferring from Bethel… High School: Of- Defensive Back fensive and defensive tackle for former APSU quarter- 5-10, 170, Sr. back Steve Brewer at Sevier County… two-time all-con- 33 ference pick… also named all-county… Personal: Health Memphis, Tenn. and human performance major… son of Walt and Susie College: Again expected to provide quality relief in sec- Henry… born April 11, 1980… age 22. ondary during final Govs season… listed as backup cornerback behind Corey Phillips… enjoyed strong spring season… coming off solid junior season, providing qual- #71 • Brad JUSTUS

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JESSE KELLOGG ing off-season… his nine tackles for loss ranked second Quarterback on team in 2001…has nose for football…forced two fumbles and intercepted two passes… enjoyed solid 2000 6-0, 175, Fr. 6 season…played in seven games, missing four with knee Madison, Tenn. injury… stlll finished with 45 tackles, including seven for College: Talented freshman redshirt who will battle for losses… served as key reserve as freshman, moving into playing time in second APSU season… owns outstand- line rotation as season progressed… High School: De- ing throwing arm and quick release… can get the ball fensive end, tight end and fullback for Graham Clark at deep down field… still developing touch in short passing Dobyns-Bennett High School… two-time all-conference game… used redshirt season to learn Govs system… #6 • Jesse KELLOGG lineman… Personal: Business major… son of Mark and enjoyed some impressive moments during spring prac- Robin McClintock… born Nov. 7, 1980… age 21. tice… also suffered through some typical freshman in- CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE consistencies… High School: Quarterback and defen- Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU sive back for Tom Moore and Brentwood Academy… 1999 11 12 8 20 4-13 1-800-00 named all-county and all-district as senior… was named 2000 7 33 12 45 7-17 1-810-00 most valuable offensive player at 2000 Clinic Bowl… Per- 2001 9 25 10 35 9-32 2-14 0 2-33 1 sonal: Business management major… son of Troy and Sheila Kellogg… born Sept. 22, 1982… age 19. JUSTIN MEYER Defensive End WES LITTLE #26 • Wes 6-3, 225, So. LITTLE 95 Defensive Back Cincinnati, Ohio 5-10, 190, So. College: Expected to challenge for starting spot at de- 26 fensive end in second APSU season… enjoyed solid first Franklin, Tenn. season as back- up end in 2001… played in all 10 games College: Begins second year in program… elbow injury as freshman… gained increased playing time as season and subsequent surgery aborted first APSU season… progressed… of 16 tackles, one was for loss… also re- hopes to provide depth in secondary at strong safety… covered fumble… worked hard in off-season to increase young player who worked hard in off-season… High strength and bulk… High School: Defensive end for John School: Running back and defensive back for Jackie Rodenburg at McNicholas High School… earned all-con- Bennett at Page High School… earned all-midstate and ference and was named defensive lineman of the year… all-region honors… Personal: Agricultural science ma- #7 • Rodney Personal: Undecided on major… son of Jack and Sue jor… son of Thomas and Beverly Little… born Sept. 18, LYONS Meyer… born June 1, 1982… age 20. 1981… age 20. CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU RODNEY LYONS 2001 10 8 8 16 1- 20-010-00 Defensive Back 7 5-8, 155, So. MATT MOORE Kingsport, Tenn. Linebacker College: Expected to sit out 2002 season because of 5-11, 230, Jr. medical reasons… was expected to provide quality depth 52 Cleveland, Tenn. in secondary… appeared in eight games a year ago as #97 • Mark McCLINTOCK College: Will battle for more playing time in second Govs second-team cornerback… expected to serve as backup season… adds depth at middle linebacker and special to Teddy Carruthers at one spot… moved up depth chart teams… intense player who has a nose for the ball… a year ago and gained increased playing time as season possesses good speed and strength… worked hard in progressed… High School: Cornerback for Graham off-season to increase agility and strength… saw in- Clark at Dobyns-Bennett High School… Personal: Un- creased playing time in first Govs' season a year ago… decided on college major… son of Charles and Patricia High School: Linebacker for Leon Brown at Cleveland Stover… born April 4, 1982… age 20. High School… earned all-region honors as well as all- CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE region and all-district in baseball… Personal: Commu- Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU nication arts major… son of Sanders and Day Moore… 2001 8 0 0 0 0- 0 0-011-00 #95 • Justin born March 11, 1980… age 22. MEYER CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE MARK MCCLINTOCK Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU Defensive End 2001 5 2 2 4 0-0000-00 97 6-2, 240, Sr. Kingsport, Tenn. College: First-team PFL South lineman expected to have even greater impact in 2002… followed up strong 2001 season with an even more impressive spring… continu- ally dominated practice with his defensive end play… two- year team captain will spearhead what should be strong #52 • Matt defense… speedy performer has worked to bulk up dur- MOORE

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PAT MURPHY ZACH ORTON Quarterback Offensive Lineman 17 6-1, 209, So. 59 6-1, 323, Jr. Franklin, Tenn. Ducktown, Tenn. College: Expected to challenge for playing time after sit- College: Returns for second season as starting guard… ting out 2001 as transfer… came to APSU from Ander- again will anchor the strong guard role… was one of sev- son University… enjoyed solid spring, improving steadily eral young linemen to gain much experience a year ago… down towards end of camp… was 11 of 20 for 71 yards improved steadily during season… after serving as key during spring game… threw for 85 yards on 11 of 14 #17 • Pat reserve as freshman, stepped up in spring to earn start- passing during earlier scrimmage… young player still MURPHY ing spot… has large frame and good strength… tough learning offense… listed behind Matt Schmitz at position player who has potential to be foundation for offensive entering fall… High School: Quarterback for Alvin Palmer line… High School: Tackle for Mark Stone at Copper at Franklin High School… earned all-region honors and Basin High School… earned all-region and all-state hon- honorable mention All-State… Personal: Undecided on ors… Personal: Agricultural science major… past mem- major… son of Rud and Julie Murphy… born Dec. 5, ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of Steve and 1981… age 20. Karla Orton… born. Oct. 15, 1981… age 20.

SHANE NOLAN ADRIAN PARKER Tight End #89 • Shane Defensive Back 89 6-2, 250, Jr. NOLAN 29 6-0, 200, Fr, Madison, Tenn. Franklin, Tenn. College: Was switched from guard to tight end during College: Will provide depth in secondary… expected to spring to help solidify position… made quick transition to vie for time at strong safety… joined Govs during win- new position and moved into starting role… size and ter… High School: Strong safety and fullback for Alvin strength should aid both running game and pass protec- Palmer at Franklin High School… Personal: Math ma- tion… owns good quickness for big man plus increasing jor… son of Anthony Parker and Vondell Miller… born speed… improved catching ability as spring pro- Feb. 18, 1983… age 19. gressed… saw 2001 season slowed by shoulder sprain… missed season's first two games before returning to lineup #92 • Bill COREY PHILLIPS against Valporaiso… gained considerable playing time NOLL Cornerback as freshman… High School: Offensive and defensive 5-9, 165, So. tackle for David Marting at Goodpasture High School… 4 earned all-state honors and played in the Tennessee Nashville, Tenn. East-West Shrine Bowl… Personal: History major… past College: Talented young defender returns as one of Govs' member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of Mickey starting cornerbacks… owns outstanding quickness and Nolan and Debbie Bivins… born June 19, 1981… age speed as superb cover man… quickly moved into APSU 21. starting lineup as freshman… tied for team lead in inter- ceptions, grabbing one in college debut before picking BILL NOLL off four more… missed spring practice with knee injury #59 • Zach but expected to be at full strength in fall… transferred to Defensive Tackle ORTON APSU in Fall 2001 from Tennessee State… didn't play 92 6-0, 278, Sr. football at TSU… High School: Defensive back for Kurt Cincinnati, Ohio Page at Father Ryan High School… earned first-team College: Returns for fourth season as starter up front… all-state, all-midstate and all-Division II Elite Eleven… also coming off another strong season… earned honorable all-state tennis player… Personal: Business major… son mention PFL South… moved in as starter as freshman of Michael and Yvonne Phillips… born Dec. 15, 1981… and now brings great experience to position… has started age 20. every game during past two seasons… owns 120 total CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE tackles during his career, including 14 for losses… also Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU has had three career sacks… his 42 initial hits in 2000 2001 10 13 10 23 1- 10-005-28 4 #29 • Adrian were most among Gov lineman… has good speed and PARKER strong upper body… High School: Defensive tackle for ADAM RECTOR Doug Ramsey at Elder High School… selected to con- Offensive Guard ference all-star team… Personal: Public management 6-2, 265, So. major… son of Greg Noll and Debbie Mayes… born 65 Gibson City, Tenn. March 25, 1981… age 21. College: Young lineman returns as starter at offensive CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE guard… moved into starting lineup as freshman at quick Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU 1999 8 9 7 16 3-22 0-000-00 guard… developed steadily during season… helped Govs 2000 11 42 24 66 6-16 1-700-01 become stronger running team as season progressed… 2001 10 15 23 38 5-23 2-17 0 0-00 owns good strength and quickness… High School: De- #4 • Corey fensive end and offensive tackle for Steve Hay at Gibson PHILLIPS

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County High School… selected first-team all-region de- speed and quickness… despite limited playing time, his fense as junior and senior… .Personal: Undecided on four sacks tied for second on team a year ago… High college major… member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll School: Running back and linebacker for Richard Coure both semesters as freshman… son of Mark and Janet at Whites Creek High School… Personal: Music major… Rector… born March 12, 1982… age 20. son of David Campbell and Emma Ridley… born Dec. 12, 1981… age 21. BENJI REECE CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU Tight End 2001 9 9 8 17 4-26 4-26 0 0-01 6-0, 220, Jr. #65 • Adam 90 RECTOR Newport, Tenn. MATT ROARK College: Young player will find playing time at tight end Offensive Line position… hopes to have found niche after serving as a linebacker since arriving at APSU… moved from line- 72 5-10, 265, Fr. backer to tight end in offseason… has good hands and Elizabethon, Tenn. size… expect to see in game on running situations… College: Young lineman was offseason addition to Govs became effective special teams performer a year ago… program...should provide depth along offensive front... High School: Quarterback and linebacker for Wayne season…took part in offseason workouts and spring drills, Style at Cosby High School… named all-region and team gaining valuable experience…High School: Center/nose guard for J.C. Campbell at Hampton High School… two- MVP as senior… Personal: Agricultural Science major… #90 • Benji son of Danny Reece and Juanita Fancher… born May REECE time honorable mention all-league...earned all-district in 18, 1981… age 21. baseball...Personal: English and communications arts CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE major… son of Patrica Roark and the late Eddie Roark… Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU born February 24, 1983...age 19. 2000 6 4 3 7 0-0000-00 CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE JEFF ROWAN Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC 2001 8 ————0000.0 Offensive Tackle 77 6-3, 298, Jr. BEN REUST Sevierville, Tenn. College: Returns to Govs camp after sitting out a year Outside Linebacker #19 • Ben REUST ago… rejoined Govs during winter and quickly regained 19 6-4, 204, So. his starting strong side tackle spot… expected to be leader Lexington, KY. up front… his presence should aid both the running and College: Made smooth transition from strong safety to passing games… has quick feet for a big lineman… smart outside linebacker during spring… his strong tackling player… owns great strength… has steadily improved ability and athleticism should solidify what should be a techniques each season… gained much playing time as strong linebacker corps… has good speed and agility… freshman before elevating into starting role as sopho- coming off outstanding first APSU season… as redshirt more in 2000… High School: Offensive and defensive freshman, finished fourth on team in tackles, despite miss- tackle for Glen Ryan at Soddy-Daisy High School… Per- ing one game… his eight tackles for loss ranked fourth sonal: Health and human performance major… son of best on team… has worked extremely hard during off- #72 • Matt James and Susan Rowan… born April 4, 1981… age 21. season… literally broke all the weight-lifting records dur- ROARK ing conditioning period after freshman season… pos- RHETT RUTLEDGE sesses large frame… redshirted in 2000 to gain strength and adjust to college football… High School: Quarter- Offensive Lineman back for Joe Ruddel at Tates Creek High School… Per- 61 6-0, 291, Sr. sonal: Political science major… member of Athletics Sevierville, Tenn. Director's Honor Roll and Dean's List during all four se- College: Will challenge for playing time up front in 2002… mesters… son of Jack and Kim Reust… born Jan. 12, can play center or guard… should provide depth at both 1982… age 20. spots… has played primarily as a backup last two sea- CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE sons… has worked hard to gain strength as well as speed Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU #77 • Jeff during off season… High School: Center for Benny 2001 9 27 29 56 8-14 1-610-08 ROWAN Hammond at Gatlinburg Pittman… Personal: Commu- nication arts major..son of Rick and Helen Rutledge… DAVE RIDLEY born Sept. 13, 1980… age 21. Linebacker 36 5-6, 186, Jr. Whites Creek, Tenn. College: Speedy outside linebacker again will be ex- pected to make contributions on defense and special teams… listed behind Ben Reust at one outside spot entering fall… has ability to get into backfield with his #61• Rhett RUTLEDGE

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MATT SCHMITZ CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU Quarterback 1999 10 1 8 9 0-00-000-00 10 6-3, 190, Sr. 2000 5 14 22 36 0-00-002-99 0 Clarksville, Tenn. 2001 10 25 19 44 3-14 1-11 0 5-101 8 College: Enters fall as Govs No. 1 quarterback after winning spring battle with Patrick Murphy and Jesse GABE SMYTHIA Kellogg… enjoyed solid spring, including 10-of-17 per- Wide Receiver formance (87 yards) in Red-White game…has tremen- 5-8, 180, Fr. dous knowledge and understanding of offensive #10 • Matt 80 Ashland City, Tenn. scheme…owns strong, accurate arm… experience SCHMITZ College: Former prep quarterback working to make tran- should be asset to Govs offense…has thrown for 706 sition to wide receiver in college...made significant strides yards in three previous seasons…former backup was in spring to move up to No. 2 flanker spot...considered forced into the starting lineup in each of the past two outstanding athlete who has good speed and strength...as seasons when starter Brian Baker was injured…started former signal caller, owns good feel for the position...High season finale a year ago against Davidson, almost pull- School: Quarterback for Rick Butler and Terry Arrington ing out come-from-behind win… as sophomore, served at Cheatham County High School...Personal: Health and as starter for two early games before later also sharing human performance major..son of Douglas and Linda quarterback duties after Baker was injured again… fin- Smythia...born Sept. 16, 1978...age 23. ished 2000 season with strong effort against South #5 • Thomas Florida… High School: Quarterback for Bob Ateca at SEXTON Clarksville High School… team captain…Personal: GEOFF STAHL Health and human performance major…four-time mem- Offensive Lineman ber of Athletics Director's Honor Roll, including both se- 56 6-1, 269, So. mesters a year ago… earned TSSAA Academic Merit Chattanooga, Tenn. … son of Bill and Lynn Schmitz…born May 30, College: Hoping to regain starting center spot after 1981…age 21. offseason ACL surgery… if healthy will provide outstand- CAREER STATISTICS • QUARTERBACK ing depth on line… because of injury, listed No. 3 on depth Year G EFF A-C-I Pct. YDS TD LNG Y/G chart at center entering summer camp after starting all 1999 5 15.96 20-6-3 30.0 38 0 17 7.6 10 games in 2001 season… also can play guard… sat 2000 9 49.96 68-21-6 30.9 258 1 64 28.7 #80 • Gabe out 2000 season as redshirt year to add bulk to frame… 2001 8 84.05 75-32-5 42.7 410 2 64 51.2 SMYTHIA CAREER STATISTICS • RUSHING off-season weight room work and physical maturity has Year G ATT NET TD YPA allowed him to get stronger and quicker … High School: 1999 5 3 -13 0 -2.6 Center and linebacker for Tom Watson at East Ridge High 2000 9 17 -82 0 -9.1 School… Personal: Psychology major… son of Robert 2001 8 25 12 0 0.5 and Judy Stahl… born Aug. 17, 1982… age 20.

THOMAS SEXTON CHAD SWANGER Free Safety Offensive Line 5-10, 174, Sr. 6-0, 323, Jr. 5 #56 • Geoff 64 Lynnville, Tenn. STAHL Newport, Tenn. College: Hopes to end standout career on positive College: Improving performer along offensive line… listed note… again expected to be one of team's defensive as second-team strong side guard entering fall… has leaders… Year-and-a-half away from ACL surgery, gained increased playing time each of his two previous should be back near 100 percent… excellent safety who seasons… has increased strength and quickness in off- has ability to read quarterback… solid pass cover de- season program… owns large frame… High School: Of- fender as well as able to help on run support… has nose fensive guard and defensive tackle at Cocke County High for football and makes things happen defensively… School… named all-conference as offensive lineman… earned All-PFL South as junior after collecting 44 tack- Personal: Business major… .three-time member of Ath- les and intercepting five passes… suffered torn ACL mid- letics Director's Honor Roll a year ago… son of Jackie way through 2000 season and missed season's remain- #64 • Chad and Linda Swanger… born Feb. 28, 1981… age 21. der… worked hard in rehab… perhaps Govs' best sec- SWANGER ondary performer before injury… was enjoying impres- sive season in first opportunity to start… saw limited playing as freshman… High School: Tailback and cornerback for Ricky Taylor at Richland High School… earned all-region honors as senior, earning region's most valuable offensive back honor… also was named to region's all-academic team… Personal: Business major… six-time member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll… son of George Sexton… born Oct. 24, 1979… age 22.

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BRAD SYKES DESHAWNTA THORNTON Center Fullback 53 6-3, 285, So. 32 5-10, 231, So. Gordonsville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn. College: Making his second position change in as many College: Again will provide talented depth at fullback years… moved from defensive tackle to offensive tackle position… hard-nosed, hard-running back who can be a year ago… started every game at tackle as redshirt effective around goal line… strong player also has im- freshman… with return of Jeff Rowan at tackle was shifted proved blocking ability… still looking for first APSU carry… to center to make a strong offensive line even stronger… #53 • Brad used 2000 as redshirt season… also can be effective transition to new position went smoothly during spring… SYKES catching football… currently lodged behind Justin Henry athletic linemen has good size and speed… has in- at fullback… High School: Fullback for Terry Arrington creased strength during last two seasons… High School: at Kenwood High School… Personal: Business major… Tight end and defensive end for Stanley Wills at son of Lance and Belinda Berkley… born Jan. 19, 1982… Gordonsville High School… earned all-region and all-mid age 20. state honors… Personal: Business major…son of Glenda CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE and Eddie Dale Sykes… born March 16, 1982… age 20. Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC 2001 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 RYAN TAYLOR Linebacker #28 • Ryan BO TININ 5-9, 191, So. TAYLOR Tight End 28 6-1, 230, So. Olmstead, KY. 86 College: Again expected to provide quality depth at line- Lawrenceburg, Tenn. backer spot… enters fall listed behind Ben Reust at out- College: Former Lambuth transfer will challenge for play- side linebacker… worked way onto field a year ago… ing time in 2002… listed No. 2 at tight end entering fall… redshirted during first season…was initially moved to full- owns good hands… also, size makes him effective in back in Spring 2001 but moved back to linebacker during blocking situation… joined younger brother Bubba as fall… owns outstanding work ethic and football Gov a year ago… sat out season under transfer determination…strong player who has quick feet…has rules… High School: Tight end for Barry Laxson at nose for football and not afraid of contact… High School: #54 • Josh Lawrence County High School… Personal: Health and Linebacker and running back for Gwynne Gaddie at Lo- THERIOT human performance major… son of Stan and Janelle gan County High School… earned all-state as well as third- Tinin… born Jan. 10, 1982… age 20. team Bigger, Faster, Stronger All-American honors… Per- sonal: Math major… member of Athletics Director's Honor BUBBA TININ Roll all four APSU semesters, including Dean's List twice… Defensive End son of Debbie Leath… born Sep. 26, 1981… age 20. 6-4, 235, Fr. CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE 91 Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU 2001 6 3 1 4 0-00-010-00 College: Young defender expected to challenge for play- ing time in 2002… used season to increase strength and JOSH THERIOT #32 • DeShawnta quickness… enjoyed solid spring… being groomed hope- THORNTON fully to fill one of defensive end positions in future...figures Linebacker to back up Mark McClintock at one end spot… High 54 5-11, 215, Sr. School: Tight end and defensive end for Barry Laxson Maryville, Tenn. at Lawrence County High School… earned all-star hon- College: Again expected to provide quality depth at line- ors… Personal: Health and human performance major… backer spot… enters fall listed behind Jason Busby at son of Stan and Janelle Tinin… born Feb. 13, 1983… middle linebacker… saw action in all 10 games last sea- age 19. son, being credited with 11 tackles along the way… strong linebacker who excels at stopping the run…has good feet MARCUS TUCKER and ability to drop back in pass coverage…appeared in Defensive Tackle all 11 games for the Govs last season… also used as the #86 • Bo 5-11, 255, So. team's long snapper, where he has become extremely TININ 55 dependable…High School: Linebacker for Tom Whites Creek, Tenn. Hammontree at Maryville High School… earned all- College: Another young defensive player again expected state, all-region and all-county as senior… Personal: to provide defensive line depth… should gain increased Agriculture major… son of John and Beverly Theriot… experience in second season...gained playing time as born April 5, 1980… age 22. freshman after solid fall campaign… should be even more CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE effective player in 2002… listed as back up to Jake Ba- Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU con at defensive tackle… High School: Offensive and 1999 11 1 6 7 0-00-000-00 defensive lineman for Richard Coure at Whites Creek 2000 11 5 4 9 1-40-000-00 High School… earned all-region and all-metro and hon- 2001 10 6 11 17 2-10-000-00 #91 • Bubba orable mention All-State… Personal: Business manage- TININ

– 22 – “NEW HORIZONS” ment major… .son of Milton and Carolyn Tucker… born in offseason… High School: Inside linebacker and of- Dec. 15, 1982… age 19. fensive guard for Ron Adyelot at Hillsboro High School… CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE two-time all-district and all-region performer… selected Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU all mid-state and all-state as senior… played in East-West 2001 3 0 2 2 0-00-000-00 Shrine game…Personal: Undecided on major… son of Kristine Anne Lowthian… born July 31, 1983… age 19. QUEA WILLIAMS CAREER STATISTICS • DEFENSE Running Back Year G UT AT TOT T- L SKS FR INT PBU 2001 10 4 7 11 1-10-000-00 27 5-9, 180, Fr. #55 • Marcus Franklin, Tenn. TUCKER College: Youngster looks to provide depth at running back after redshirting a year ago… will lend support to Newcomers Jay Bailey at tailback… owns good speed and quick- Kevin Abney, kicker, 5-9, 165, Fr., ness… was used some at wide receiver during spring… Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast) Terrio Beasley, defensive tackle, 6-3, 272, Fr., also could be used as kick returner… sat out last season Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin) as redshirt … used season to increase strength and Robbie Brooks, quarterback/linebacker, 6-2, 215, Fr., bulk… High School: Tailback and cornerback for Jackie Athens, Tenn. (McMinn County) Bennett at Page High School… named all-county and Joe Carlini, wide receiver, 5-19, 175, So., all-region at cornerback…selected team offensive MVPl… Brookville, Fla. (Central/South Florida) Kris Currie, linebacker, 6-1`, 200, Fr., Personal: Health and human performance major… #27 • Quea WILLIAMS Nashville, Tenn. (Overton) member of Dean's List during spring… son of Vernon Kenneth Ellison, running back, 5-6, 192, So., and Wilma Williams… born Jan. 20, 1982… age 20. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillwood) Dustin Fleenor, wide receiver, 6-2, 195, Fr., Manchester, Tenn. (Coffee County) TRAE WILLIS Ivorey Guy, offensive/defensive line, 5-10, 310, So., Wide Receiver Franklin, Tenn. (Page) 5-9, 165, Jr. R.J. Haskins, tailback/defensive back, 5-9, 185, Fr., 3 Antioch, Tenn. (Antioch) Manchester, Tenn. Laronn Horton, wide receiver, 5-9, 170, Fr., College: Expected to step into starting lineup after mak- Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma) ing his presence felt a year ago… tough, hard-nosed player Godwin Ikponwosa, defensive back, 5-10, 160, Fr., #3 • Trae who is not afraid to make catch in traffic… has good speed Nashville, Tenn. (McGavock) WILLIS Brandon Kessel, offensive/defensive line, 6-1, 287, So., and great hands… coming off solid spring… despite vet- Hawthorne Woods, Ill. (Lake Zurich) eran depth a year ago, found way onto field for 12 Pierre Laurence, defensive back, 5-10, 165, Fr., catches… one of nine Govs to tally double figures in re- Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast)\ ceptions… fearless style makes him effective kick re- Justin Martin, running back, 5-8, 165, Fr., turner… has continued to improve each season… played Cadiz, Ky. (Trigg County) Chase Mitchell, defensive back, 5-9, 175, Fr., in five games as freshman, catching first college pass… Hartsville, Tenn. (Trousdale County) redshirted in 1999… High School: Quarterback and de- Steve Redus, defensive end, 6-0, 220, Fr., fensive back for Jeff Breeden at Coffee County High Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane) School… Personal: Health and human performance Jordan Richardson, defensive end, 6-1, 215, Fr. Humboldt, Tenn. (Humboldt) major… son of Albert and Becky Willis… born March 23, #45 • Andy Shawn Scales, quarterback, 6-2, 215, Fr., 1980… age 22 ZACHARIASEN Nashville, Tenn. (Glencliff) CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE Matt Sensing, wide receiver, 5-10, 175, Fr., Year G ATT YDS TD YPA REC YDS TD YPC Antioch, Tenn. (Antioch) 2000 5 ————1606.0 Charlie Sheppard, defensive line, 6-4, 240, Fr., 2001 10 ————12 91 1 7.6 Lacombe, La. (Mandeville) CAREER STATISTICS • OFFENSE Jeremy Sydnor, defensive line, 6-1, 225, Fr., Year G KOR YDS AVG PR YDS AVG McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie) 2000 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Matthew Wade, defensive line, 6-0, 235, Fr., Brighton, Tenn. (Brighton) 2001 10 9 151 16.8 5 20 4.0 Brian Wipprecht, linebacker, 6-1, 206, Fr., Middletown, Ohio (Lakota East)\ ANDY ZACHARIASEN #00 • DeShaunta Phillip Wise, tight end/defensive line, 6-4, 260, Fr. THORNTON Nashville, Tenn. (Glencliff) Linebacker Emmanuel Yancy, wide receiver, 6-2, 185, Fr., 6-2, 225, So. Brighton, Tenn. (Brighton) 45 Steven Young, defensive end, 6-1, 225, Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn. (Northwest) College: Young defender expected to challenge for more playing time in 2002… enters fall listed as No. 2 inside backer behind Bryan Johnson… coming off outstanding spring after solid first season as a reserve… impressed during fall camp to earn playing time at inside backer behind Dustin Wilson… gained enough time to record double-digits in tackles..rangy backer added size and bulk #00 • DeShaunta THORNTON

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#95 • Terrio #16 • Robbie #23 • Joe #47 • Kris #24 • Kenneth #88 • Dustin BEASLEY BROOKS CARLINI CURRIE ELLISON FLEENOR

#70 • Ivorey #15 • R.J. #35 • Laronn #25 • Godwin #66 • Brandon #37 • Pierre GUY HASKINS HORTON IKPONWOSA KESSEL LAURENCE

#22 • Justin #38 • Chase #93 • Steve #51 • Jordan #14 • Shawn #85 • Matt MARTIN MITCHELL REDUS RICHARDSON SCALES SENSING

#58 • Charlie #74 • Jeremy #75 • Matthew #46 • Bruce #87 • Phillip #81 • Emmanuel SHEPPARD SYDNOR WADE WIPPRECHT WISE YANCY

#79 • Steve YOUNG

– 24 – "NEW HORIZONS" 2002 Opponents – Games 1-4 Cumberland Game Centre Game Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Clarksville, Tenn. 1 Clarksville, Tenn. 3

Location: Cumberland, Tenn. Location: Danville, Ky. For more information... For more information... Founded: 1842 SID: Pat Lawson Founded: 1819 SID: Ed Rall Enrollment: 1,200 Office Phone: (615) 444-2562 Enrollment: 1,040 Office Phone: (859) 238-5489 Nickname: Bulldogs Fax Phone: (615) 443-8422 Nickname: Colonels Fax Phone: (859) 236-5772 Colors: Maroon and white Press Box: (615) 430-2522 Colors: Press Box: (859) 238-2851 Stadium: Lindsey Donnell Stadium Home Number: (615) 430-2522 Stadium: Home Number: (859) 236-8929 Capacity: 2,500 Email: [email protected] Capacity: 2,500 Email: [email protected] Surface: Natural grass Athletics: (615) 444-2562 ext. 1145 Surface: Natural Athletic Dept.: (859) 238-5488 Affiliation: NAIA Football: 615-444-2562 ext. 1251 Affiliation: NCAA, III Football Office: (859) 238-5496 President: Dr. Charlene Kozy www.cumberland.edu/athletics President: Dr. John A. Roush www.centre.edu Athletics Director: Paul Peck Athletics Director: Brian Chafin Head Coach: Herschel Moore 2002 Schedule Head Coach: Andy Frye 2002 Schedule Alma Mater: Middle Tennessee, 1951 Alma Mater: Muskingum, 1981 Career Record (Yrs): 49-40 (10) Aug. 29 at Austin Peay Career Record (Yrs): 22-18 (4) Sept. 7 Kenyon School Record (Yrs): 49-40 (10) Sept. 7 at Indiana State School Record (Yrs): Same Sept. 14 at Austin Peay Sept. 21 at Rhodes Conference: Mid-South Sept. 21 Conference: Southern Collegiate Sept. 22 Washington & Lee 2001 Record: 6-4 Sept. 28 at Virginia-Wise 2001 Record: 9-1 Oct. 5 Sewanee Conference Record: 5-2/third Oct. 5 Cumberland College Conference Record: 5-1 (2nd) Oct. 12 at Millsaps Lettermen Returning/Lost: 73/?? Oct. 12 at Lambuth Lettermen Returning/Lost: 26/16 Oct. 19 Bellhaven Oct. 19 at Maryville Starters Returning/Lost: 17/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/13 Oct. 26 at Campbellsville Oct. 26 Trinity Offense: Wing T Offense: I-Option Nov.9Georgetown Nov.2DePauw Defense: Pro 4-3 Defense: 50 & 40 Nov.10at Pikeville College Nov.16at Rose Hulman The Series: APSU leads 6-3-1 The Series: APSU lead 1-0

Campbellsville Game Dayton Game Sept. 7, 12:30 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 21, 1 p.m. (CDT) Campbellsville, Ky. 2 Clarksville, Tenn. 4

Location: Campbellsville, Ky. Location: Dayton, Ohio For more information... For more information... Founded: 1906 Founded: 1850 SID: Scott Mooney SID: Doug Hauschild Enrollment: 6,300 Enrollment: 1,600 Office Phone: (270) 465-5276 Office Phone: (937) 229-4460 Nickname: Fighting Tigers Fax Phone: (270) 789-5257 Nickname: Flyers Fax Phone: (937) 229-4461 Colors: Maroon, white, and silver gray Press Box: (270) 789-5276 Colors: Red and blue Press Box: (937) 449-2851 Stadium: Tiger Field Home Number: (270) 465-9924 Stadium: Home Number: (937) 426-1863 Capacity: 4,000 Email: [email protected] Capacity: 11,000 Email: [email protected] Surface: Natural grass/Bermuda Athletic Dept.: (270) 789-5257 Surface: Turf Athletic Dept.: (937) 229-2165 Affiliation: NAIA Football Office: (270) 789-5262 Affiliation: NCAA, I-AA Football Office: (937) 229-4423 President: Dr. Michalel V. Carter www.campbellsvlile.edu President: Br. Raymond L. Fitz www.daytonflyers.com Athletics Director: Rusty Hollinsworth Athletics Director: Ted Kissell Head Coach: Ron Finley 2002 Schedule Head Coach: Mike Kelly 2002 Schedule Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1954 Alma Mater: Manchester, 1970 Sept. 7 Austin Peay Sept. 7 at St. Francis Career Record (Yrs): 74-75 (14) Career Record (Yrs): 195-40-1 (21) Sept. 14 at Valparaiso Sept. 14 Robert Morris School Record (Yrs): 74-75 (14) School Record (Yrs): Same Sept. 21 Virginia-Wise Sept. 21 at Austin Peay Conference: Mid-South Conference: Pioneer League Sept. 28 at Cumberland Coll. Sept. 28 Duquesne 2001 Record: 10-1 2001 Record: 10-3 Oct. 5 Lambuth Oct. 5 Butler Conference Record: 4-0 (1st) Conference Record: 5-2 (3rd) Oct. 12 at Belhaven Oct. 12 at Valparaiso Lettermen Returning/Lost: 33/24 Oct. 25 Cumberland Lettermen Returning/Lost: 35/NA Oct. 19 Drake Starters Returning/Lost: 9/17 Nov.2at Georgetown Coll. Starters Returning/Lost: 13/12 Oct. 26 at Tiffin Offense: Multiple I Option Nov.9Pikeville Offense: I-Option Nov.2Canisius Defense: Multiple 4-3 Nov.16at Union Defense: 5-2 Nov.9Morehead State The Series: Campbellsville leads 2-1 The Series: Dayton leads 2-1 Nov.16at San Diego

– 25 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL 2002 Opponents – Games 5-8 Jacksonville Game Butler Game Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m. (CDT) Oct. 12, 1 p.m. (CDT) Jacksonville, Fla. 5 Indianapolis, Ind. 7

Location: Jacksonville, Fla. For more information... Location: Indianapolis, Ind. For more information... Founded: 1934 SID: Jamie Zeitz Founded: 1855 SID: Jim McGrath Enrollment: 2,350 Office Phone: (904) 745-7409 Enrollment: 4,100 Office Phone: (317) 940-9414 Nickname: Dolphins Fax Phone: (904) 745-7179 Nickname: Bulldogs Fax Phone: (317) 940-9808 Colors: Green and white Press Box: (904) 745-7588 Colors: Blue and white Press Box: (317) 940-9817 Stadium: Milne Field Email: [email protected] Stadium: Butler Bowl Home Number: (317) 842-5940 Home Number: (904) 762-0360 Capacity: 5,000 Capacity: 18,000 Email: [email protected] Athletic Dept.: (904) 745-7400 Surface: Natural grass Surface: Grass Athletic Dept.: (317) 940-9375 Football Office: (904) 745-7470 Football Office: (317) 940-9375 Affiliation: NCAA, I-AA Affiliation: NCAA, I-AA www.judolphins.edu www.butlersports.com President: David Harlow President: Dr. Bobby Fong Athletics Director: Hugh Durham Athletics Director: John Parry Head Coach: Steve Gilbert 2002 Schedule Head Coach: Kit Cartwright 2002 Schedule Alma Mater: West Chester, 1979 Alma Mater: Bowling Green, 1976 Sept. 7 Tiffin Career Record (Yrs): 57-72 (13) Sept. 7 Lenoir-Rhyne Career Record (Yrs): 0-0 (1st) Sept. 14 at Florida Int’l School Record (Yrs): 16-24 (4) Sept. 14 at Davidson Sept. 21 Presbyterian School Record (Yrs): 0-0 (1st) Sept. 21 Wisc.-Stevens Pt. Conference: Pioneer League Sept. 29 Austin Peay Conference: Pioneer League Sept. 28 at Morehead State 2001 Record: 6-5 Oct. 5 at San Diego 2001 Record: 5-5 Oct. 5 at Dayton Conference Record: 3-0 Oct. 19 at Morehead State Conference Record: 2-2 Oct. 12 Austin Peay Lettermen Returning/Lost: 30/37 Oct. 26 at Charleston So. Lettermen Returning/Lost: 32/17 Oct. 19 San Diego Starters Returning/Lost: 7/15 Oct. 26 Drake Nov.2at Florida Int’l Starters Returning/Lost: 16/9 Offense: Multiple Nov.2at Valparaiso Nov.9Edward Waters Offense: Pro I Defense: 4-3 Multiple Nov.16 Wagner Nov.9at Quincy The Series: Jacksonville leads 3-1 Defense: 4-3 . The Series: First meeting

Troy State Game Kentucky Wesleyan Game Oct. 5, 6 p.m. (CDT) Oct. 19, 6 p.m. (CDT) Troy, Ala. 6 Owensboro, Ky. 8

Location: Troy, Ala. Location: Owensboro, Ky. For more information... For more information... Founded: 1887 Founded: 1858 SID: Tom Strother SID: Roy Pickerill Enrollment: 6,630 Office Phone: (334) 670-3229 Enrollment: 800 Office Phone: (270) 852-3143 Nickname: Trojan Fax Phone: (334) 670-5665 Nickname: Panthers Fax Phone: (270) 852-3189 Colors: Cardinal, silver and black Press Box: (334) 670-3229 Colors: Purple and White Press Box: (270) 316-8838 Stadium: Richard M Scrushy Field Home Number: (334) 288-3241 Stadium: Apollo Home Number: (270) 926-3898 at Memorial Stadium Email: [email protected] Capacity: 3,000 Email: [email protected] Capacity: 17,500 Athletic Dept: (334) 670-3480 Surface: Natural grass Athletic Dept.: 270-852-3330 Football Office: (270) 852-3350 Surface: Natural grass Football Office: (334) 670-3682 Affiliation: NCAA, II www.troyst.edu/athletics www.kwc.edu/athletic Affiliation: NCAA I President: Dr. Wesley H. Poling Chancellor: Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. Athletics Director: Larry E. Moore Athletics Director: Johnny Williams 2002 Schedule Head Coach: John Johnson 2002 Schedule Head Coach: Larry Blakeney Aug. 31 at Nebraska Alma Mater: Northern Michigan, 1984 Aug. 29 at Southern Illinois Alma Mater: Auburn (1970) Sept. 7 at UAB Career Record (Yrs): 33-48 (8) Sept. 7 at Southwest Baptist Career Record (Yrs): 98-34-1 (11) Sept. 14 Southern Utah School Record (Yrs): Same Sept. 12 at Tennessee-Martin School Record (Yrs): 98-34-1 (11) Sept. 21 at Iowa State Conference: Independent Sept. 21 Lincoln Conference: Independent Sept. 28 at Missouri 2001 Record: 1-9 Oct. 5 Saint Joseph's 2001 Record: 7-4 Oct. 5 Austin Peay Conference Record: N/A Oct. 12 at Union Conference Record: N/A Oct. 19 Austin Peay Oct. 12 at Mississippi State Lettermen Returning/Lost: 49/27 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 48/13 Oct. 19 at Marshall Oct. 26 at North Greenville Starters Returning/Lost: 17/8 Starters Returning/Lost: 20/8 Oct. 26 Florida Atlantic Nov.2Quincy Offense: West Coast Offense: Trojan Spread Nov.2at Arkansas Nov.9Cumberland College Defense: 4-3 Nov.9vs. Florida A&M Defense: 5-2 Nov. 16 Bethel The Series: first meeting The Series: APSU leads 4-0

– 26 – "NEW HORIZONS" 2002 Opponents – Games 1-4 Morehead State Game Davidson Game Oct. 26, 1:00 p.m. (CDT) Nov. 9, 12 p.m. (CST) Clarksville, Tenn. 9 Davidson, N.C. 11

Location: Morehead, Ky. For more information... Location: Davidson, N.C. For more information... Founded: 1887 SID: Randy Stacy Founded: 1837 SID: Rick Bender Enrollment: 9,000 Office Phone: (606) 783-2500 Enrollment: 1,650 Office Phone: (704) 894-2123 Nickname: Eagles Fax Phone: (606) 783-2550 Nickname: Wildcats Fax Phone: (704) 894-2636 Colors: Blue and gold Press Box: (606) 783-2500 Colors: Red and black Press Box: (704) 892-3324 Stadium: Home Number: (606) 784-2922 Stadium: Home Number: (704) 660-3550 Email: [email protected] Capacity: 10,000 Capacity: 4,000 Email: [email protected] Athletic Dept.: (606) 783-2088 Surface: Astro Play Surface: Natural grass Athletic Dept.: (704) 894-2800 Football Office: (606) 783-2020 Football Office: (704) 894-2378 Affiliation: NCAA, I-AA Affiliation: NCAA, I-AA www.msueagles.com www.davidson.edu President: Dr. Ronald G. Eaglin President: Bobby Vagt Athletics Director: TBA Athletics Director: Jim Murphy Head Coach: Mike Toop Head Coach: Matt Ballard 2002 Schedule 2002 Schedule Alma Mater: Merchant Marine Alma Mater: Gardner-Webb, 1979 Aug. 31 Cumberland College Acad., 1977 Sept. 7 at VMI Career Record (Yrs): 76-66-1 (14) Sept. 14 Jacksonville Sept. 7 at Valparaiso Career Record (Yrs): 5-4 (1) School Record (Yrs): 41-41 (8) Sept. 21 at Newberry Sept. 14 Kentucky State School Record (Yrs): 5-4 (1) Conference: Pioneer League Sept. 28 Emory and Hale Sept. 21 at Tusculum Conference: Pioneer League Oct. 5 Morehead State 2001 Record: 6-5 Sept. 28 Butler 2001 Record: 5-4 Oct. 5 at Davidson Oct. 12 Georgetown Conference Record: 2-1 Conference Record: 1-2 (3rd) Oct. 12 St. Joseph's (Ind.) Oct. 19 at Valparaiso Lettermen Returning/Lost: 31/11 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 39/6 Oct. 19 Jacksonville Oct. 26 Wesley Starters Returning/Lost: 14/10 Starters Returning/Lost: 18/4 Oct. 26 at Austin Peay Nov.2at Hampden-Sydney Offense: Multiple Offense: Multiple Two-Back Nov.2Tiffin Nov.9at Austin Peay Defense: 4-3 Nov.9at Dayton Defense: Multiple The Series: Morehead leads 22-17 The Series: Davidson leads 3-0

St. Joseph's (Ind.) Game Valparaiso Game Nov. 2, Noon (CST) Nov. 16, Noon (CST) Rensselaer, Ind. 10 Clarksville, Tenn. 12

Location: Rensselaer, Ind. Location: Valparaiso, Ind. For more information... For more information... Founded: 1859 Founded: 1891 SID: Joe Danahey SID: xxx Enrollment: 900 Office Phone: (219) 866-6141 Enrollment: 3,377 Office Phone: (937) 229-4460 Nickname: Pumas Fax Phone: (219) 866-6280 Nickname: Crusaders Fax Phone: (937) 229-4461 Colors: Cardinal and purple Press Box: (219) 866-6000, ext. 6074 Colors: Brown and gold Press Box: (937) 449-2851 Stadium: Alumni Stadium Home Number: (219) 866-0068 Stadium: Brown Field Home Number: (937) 426-1863 Capacity: 4,000 Emai: [email protected] Capacity: 5,000 Email: [email protected] Athletic Dept.: (937) 229-2165 Surface: Natural grass Athletic Dept.: (219) 866-6386 Surface: Natural grass Football Office: (219) 866-6222 Football Office: (937) 229-4423 Affiliation: NCAA, II Affiliation: NCAA, I-AA www.saintjoe.edu/athletics www.daytonflyers.com President: Dr. Ernest Mills President: Dr. Alan Harre Athletics Director: Bill Massoels Athletics Director: William Steinbrecher Head Coach: Tom Riva 2002 Schedule Head Coach: Tom Horne 2002 Schedule Alma Mater: Albion, 1990 Aug. 31 at Indianapolis Alma Mater: Wisc.-LaCrosse, 1976 Sept. 7 Morehead State Career Record (Yrs): 20-23 (5) Sept. 7 St. Francis (Ill.) Career Record (Yrs): 79-11 2 -2 (19) Sept. 14 Campbelllsville School Record (Yrs): Same Sept. 14 at Lincoln School Record (Yrs): 53-81-1 (12) Sept. 21 at Tennessee Tech Conference: Independent Sept. 21 Gannon Conference: Pioneer League Sept. 28 at St. Joseph's (Ind) 2001 Record: 2-8 Sept. 28 Valparaiso 2001 Record: 3-8 Oct. 5 at Drake Oct. 5 at Ky. Wesleyan Oct. 12 Dayton Conference Record: N/A Conference Record: 1-3 (4th) Oct. 12 at Morehead State Oct. 19 Davidson Lettermen Returning/Lost: 27/10 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 29/27 Oct. 19 Quincy Oct. 26 at San Diego Starters Returning/Lost: 14/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 10/13 Oct. 26 at South Dakota Offense: Option passing Nov.2Butler Offense: Wishbone Nov.9Lindenwood Nov.2Austin Peay Defense: 4-3-4 Defense: Multiple Nov.16at Georgetown (Ky.) Nov.16Austin Peay The Series: St. Joseph's leads 1-0 The Series: Valparaiso leads 3-1

– 27 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL 2001 Final Statistics Overall: 3-7 (Home: 2-3, Road: 1-4) PFL: 0-3 (Home: 0-1, Road: 0-2) Aug. 30 Campbellsville (5,500) L27-45 INDIVIDUAL Sept. 8 Catawba (2,671) L0-37 RUSHING, G G Att YdGYdL NYG TD YPA YPG LG Sept. 22 Valparaiso (2,874)* W 37-13 BAILEY, Jay 9 137 619 50 569 4.2 7 38 63.2 Sept. 29 Jacksonville (2,748)*L7-38 GARNER, Brandon 10 112 459 32 427 3.8 2 19 42.7 Oct. 6 Virginia-Wise (750)W35-26 HENRY, Justin 10 30 184 3 181 6.0 1 28 18.1 Oct. 13 Charleston So. (1,228) L21-36 FARRELL, Mike 9 4 20 0 20 5.0 0 6 2.2 Oct. 20 Ky. Wesleyan (2,689)W59-7 SCHMITZ, Matt 8258068120.50141.5 Oct. 27 Morehead State (9,306) L24-29 PAYETTE, Tulsa519099.0091.8 Nov.3Saint Joseph's (4118) L14-17 SWEETLAND, D.1011011.0010.1 Nov.10 Davidson (2,221) L12-17 BAKER, Brian 9 61 183 194 -11 -0.2 3 27 -1.2 Home games in Bold Total...... 10 371 1555 347 1208 3.3 13 38 120.8 Homecoming in bold italics Opponents...... 10 422 1698 297 1401 3.3 17 29 140.1

TEAM STATISTICS AP OPPS PASSINGGEffic Att ComInt .Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G SCORING 236 265 BAKER, Brian 9 139.25 239 148 13 61.9 1881 16 69 209.0 Points Per Game 23.6 26.5 SCHMITZ, Matt 8 84.05 75 32 5 42.7 410 2 64 51.2 FIRST DOWNS 175 165 GIBSON, Jonath. 1 0.00 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Rushing 68 81 Total...... 10 125.66 315 180 18 57.1 2291 18 69 229.1 Passing 95 69 Opponents...... 10 101.62 247 107 16 43.3 1663 11 92 166.3 Penalty 12 15 RUSHING YARDAGE 1208 1401 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Yards gained rushing 1555 1698 BAKER, Brian 9 300 -11 1881 1870 207.8 Yards lost rushing 347 297 BAILEY, Jay 9 137 569 0 569 63.2 Rushing Attempts 371 422 GARNER, Brandon 10 112 427 0 427 42.7 Average Per Rush3.33.3SCHMITZ, Matt 8 100 12 410 422 52.8 Average Per Game 120.8 140.1 HENRY, Justin 10 30 181 0 181 18.1 TDs Rushing 13 17 FARRELL, Mike 9 4 20 0 20 2.2 PASSING YARDAGE 2291 1663 PAYETTE, Tulsa519091.8 Att-Comp-Int 315-180-18 247-107-16 SWEETLAND, D.1011010.1 Average Per Pass 7.3 6.7 Total...... 10 686 1208 2291 3499 349.9 Average Per Catch 12.7 15.5 Opponents...... 10 669 1401 1663 3064 306.4 Average Per Game 229.1 166.3 TDs Passing 18 11 RECEIVINGGNo.Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G TOTAL OFFENSE 3499 3064 FARRELL, Mike 9 50 846 16.9 4 69 94.0 Total Plays 686 669 BLAIR, Ron 10 31 589 19.0 11 65 58.9 Average Per Play 5.1 4.6 OGG, Mike 9 16 160 10.0 0 33 17.8 Average Per Game 349.9 306.4 HENRY, Justin 10 14 144 10.3 1 44 14.4 KICK RETURNS 46-911 37-781 BAILEY, Jay 9 14 67 4.8 0 11 7.4 Average 19.8 21.1 SWEETLAND, D. 10 12 124 10.3 1 22 12.4 PUNT RETURNS 30-142 26-277 WILLIS, Trae 1012917.61 129.1 Average 4.7 10.7 PAYETTE, Tulsa 5 11 112 10.2 0 26 22.4 INT RETURNS 16-184 18-379 GARNER, Brandon 10 10 72 7.2 0 14 7.2 Average 11.5 21.1 KING, Brock 9 9 79 8.8 0 20 8.8 FUMBLES-LOST 22-14 18-10 CURRAN, Pat 4177.0071.8 PENALTIES-YARDS 66-524 62-580 Total...... 10 180 2291 12.7 18 69 229.1 Average Per Game 52.4 58.0 Opponents...... 10 107 1663 15.5 11 92 166.3 PUNTS-YARDS 52-1980 61-2327 Average Per Punt 38.1 38.1 ALL PURPOSE G RushRec PRKOR IR Tot Avg/G Net punt average 32.8 35.8 FARRELL, Mike 9 20 846 121 311 0 1298 144.2 TIME OF POSSESSION GARNER, Brandon 10 427 72 0 352 0 851 85.1 Game Average 28:52 31:08 BAILEY, Jay 9 569 67 0 0 0 636 70.7 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS BLAIR, Ron 10 0 589 0 0 0 589 58.9 57/144 59/152 HENRY, Justin 10 181 144 0 11 0 336 33.6 3rd-Down Pct40% 39% WILLIS, Trae 10 0 91 20 151 0 262 26.2 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS PAYETTE, Tulsa 5 9 112 0 77 0 198 39.6 6/17 5/10 OGG, Mike 9 0 160 0 9 0 169 18.8 4th-Down Pct 35% 50% SWEETLAND, D. 10 1 124 0 0 0 125 12.5 SACKS BY-YARDS 23-180 25-208 SEXTON, Thomas10000010110110.1 MISC YARDS 52 47 KING, Brock 9079000798.8 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 32 33 McCLINTOCK, M. 9000033333.7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS5-713-16 PHILLIPS, Corey10000028282.8 PAT-ATTEMPTS 29-29 24-27 HORTON, Wayne10000014141.4 ATTENDANCE 17929 16176 SCHMITZ, Matt 8120000121.5 Games/Avg 5/3586 5/3235 BRITTON, Bert 100000880.8 CURRAN, Pat 40700071.8 SCORE BY QUARTERS: BESLEY, Montrel100010010.1 1st 2nd 3rd4thTotal BAKER, Brian 9 -110000-11 -1.2 APSU 62 66 45 63 --236 Total...... 10 1208 2291 142 911 184 4736 473.6 Opps 75 74 52 64 --265 Opponents...... 10 1401 1663 277 781 379 4501 450.1 (Expected returnees in bold)

– 28 – "NEW HORIZONS" 2002 Final Statistics PUNT RETURNS No.Yds AvgTDLongMcCLINTOCK, M. 2 33 16.5 0 19 FARRELL, Mike 24 121 5.0 0 15 HORTON, Wayne 1 14 14.0 0 14 WILLIS, Trae 5 20 4.0 0 16 LYONS, Rodney100.000 BESLEY, Montrel 1 1 1.0 0 0 Total...... 16 184 11.5 1 38 Total...... 30 142 4.7 0 16 Opponents...... 18 379 21.1 3 84 Opponents...... 26 277 10.7 0 53 SCORING TD FGs Kick RushRcv Pass DXP Saf Pts KICK RETURNS No.Yds Avg TD Long BLAIR, Ron 11 0-00-00-000-00066 GARNER, Brandon 16 352 22.0 0 43 DEARDORFF, J. 0 5-729-29 0-100-00044 FARRELL, Mike 16 311 19.4 0 39 BAILEY, Jay 7 0-00-00-000-00042 WILLIS, Trae 9 151 16.8 0 26 FARRELL, Mike4 0-00-00-000-00024 HENRY, Justin 2115.50 9BAKER, Brian 3 0-00-00-100-00018 PAYETTE, Tulsa27738.5069GARNER, B. 2 0-00-00-000-00012 OGG, Mike199.009HENRY, Justin 20-00-00-000-00012 Total...... 46 911 19.8 0 69 WILLIS, Trae 1 0-00-00-000-0006 Opponents...... 37 781 21.1 2 100 PHILLIPS, Corey1 0-00-00-000-0006 SWEETLAND, D.1 0-00-00-000-0006 PUNTING No.Yds AvgLongTBFC I20 Blkd SCHMITZ, Matt 00-00-00-000-1000 HOGAN, J.P. 51 1980 38.8 58 2 3 20 0 Total...... 32 5-729-29 0-200-1 0 0 236 Team 1 00.000001 Opps... 33 13-16 24-27 1-211-4 0 0 265 Total...... 52 1980 38.1 58 2 3 20 1 Opponents...... 61 2327 38.1 72 3 5 20 1 Field Goals FG-A 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk DEARDORFF 5-70-04-40-11-20-0470 INTERCEPTIONS No.Yds AvgTDLong PHILLIPS, Corey 5 28 5.6 1 20 FIELD GOAL DISTANCES (underlined bold GOOD): SEXTON, Thomas 5 101 20.2 0 38 DEARDORFF: 37, 25, 45, 47, 25, 28, 28, BRITTON, Bert 2 84.005 |------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |------Pass Def------| |--Fumbles--| DEFENSIVE LEADERSGPSoloAstTotal TFL/Yds No-YardsInt-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 45 WILSON, Dustin 10 41 70 111 9-22 2-12 . . . 1-52 . . 12 BRITTON, Bert103139704-20 2-17 2-83 . .2. 42 JOHNSON, Bryan 10 22 37 59 7-11 . . 1 . . 1 . 19 REUST, Ben 92729568-14 1-6.8.1-0. . 5 SEXTON, Thomas 10 25 19 44 3-14 1-11 5-101 8 . . . . 94 BACON, Jake 10 18 24 42 4-81-6.3.1-01 . 35 HORTON, Wayne 10 21 18 39 3-4.1-14 7 . 1-0. . 92 NOLL, Billy 10 15 23 38 5-23 2-17 ...... 93 HARRIS, Bryan 10 19 17 36 13-51 6-36 . 1 . 1-01 . 97 McCLINTOCK, M. 9 25 10 35 9-32 2-14 2-33 1 . . 2 . 13 PHILLIPS, Corey 10 13 10 23 1-1.5-28 4 . . . . 96 BELL, Joe10128205-37 4-35 . 2 . . . . 36 RIDLEY, Dave 9 9 8 17 4-26 4-26 . 1 . . . . 54 THERIOT, Josh10 6 11 17 2-1...... 31 BESLEY, Montrel 10 4 12 16 . . . 2 . 1-0. 1 95 MEYERS, Justin 10 8 8 16 1-2....1-0. . 39 GARNER, Justin 510616. ..2 ..1. 33 JACKSON, Darius9 123 15. . . 1 . . . . 55 ZACHARIASON, A.104 7 11 1-1...... 76 HENLEY, Ryan 7.9 92-2...... 75 FORSYTHE, J.8246 ...... 41 BROOKS, Mike 8 4 2 6 ...... 43 TAYLOR, Ryan 63 1 4 . . . . . 1-0. . 52 MOORE, Matt 52 2 4 ...... 20 HENRY, Justin 10 1 1 2 ...... 40 GARNER, Brandon 10 1 1 2 ...... 10 SCHMITZ, Matt 82 . 2 ...... 44 BAILEY, Jay 9 1 1 2 1-3...... 22 SWEETLAND, D.102.2...... 66 TUCKER, Marcus3 . 2 2 ...... 98 DEARDORFF, J. 10 1 . 1 ......

32 THORNTON. D.9.1 1 ...... 4 FARRELL, Mike91. 1 . . . . .1-0. . 8OGG, Mike91.1...... 1. 57 FLEMING, Avery 8 . 1 1 ...... 59 ORTON, Zach 8.1 1 ...... 28 BLAIR, Ron 10 . 1 1 ...... 7 LYONS, Rodney6.....1-0..1-0. . Total...... 10 343 386 729 82-272 23-180 16-184 44 . 10-52 9 1 Opponents...... 10 -- - -25-208 18-379 26 . 14-47 12 1 .

– 29 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL 2001 Governors Superlatives Individual Rushes ...... 30 GARNER, Brandon at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) Yards Rushing ...... 139 BAILEY, Jay vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) TD Rushes ...... 3 BAILEY, Jay vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Long Rush ...... 38 BAILEY, Jay vs Saint Joseph's (Nov. 03, 2001) Pass attempts ...... 52 BAKER, Brian vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) Pass completions ...... 32 BAKER, Brian vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) Yards Passing ...... 426 BAKER, Brian vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) TD Passes ...... 5 BAKER, Brian vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Long Pass ...... 69 BAKER, Brian at Virginia-Wise (Oct.. 6, 2001) Receptions ...... 11 FARRELL, Mike vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) Yards Receiving ...... 210 FARRELL, Mike vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) TD Receptions ...... 4 BLAIR, Ron vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Long Reception ...... 69 FARRELL, Mike at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) Field Goals ...... 2 DEARDORFF, Justin at Davidson (Nov. 10, 2001) Long Field Goal ...... 47 DEARDORFF, Justin vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Punts ...... 9 HOGAN, J.P. at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) Punting Avg ...... 46.3 HOGAN, J.P. at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001) Long Punt ...... 58 HOGAN, J.P. at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001) Long Punt Return ...... 16 WILLIS, Trae vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Long Kickoff Return ...... 69 PAYETTE, Tulsa at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001) Tackles ...... 18.0 WILSON, Dustin at Davidson (Nov. 10, 2001) Sacks ...... 2.0 HARRIS, Bryan vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001) ...... BELL, Joe vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Tackles For Loss ...... 3.0 REUST, Ben vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001) ...... JOHNSON, Bryan vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001) Interceptions ...... 3 SEXTON, Thomas vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)

Governors Top Marks Opponents Top Marks

Rushes ...... 62 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) Rushes ...... 63 vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001) Yards Rushing ..... 278 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) Yards Rushing ..... 309 vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001) Yards Per Rush .... 4.8 at Morehead State (Oct 27, 2001) Yards Per Rush .... 4.9 vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001) TD Rushes ...... 3 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) TD Rushes ...... 4 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) ...... vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct 20, 2001) ...... vs Jacksonville (Sept. 29, 2001) Pass attempts ...... 53 vs Campbellsville (Aug 30, 2001) Pass attempts ...... 38 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Pass completions .32 vs Campbellsville (Aug 30, 2001) Pass completions .19 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) Yards Passing ..... 426 vs Campbellsville (Aug 30, 2001) Yards Passing ..... 406 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) Yards Per Pass ... 11.7 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) Yards Per Pass ... 12.7 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) TD Passes ...... 5 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) TD Passes ...... 3 at Virginia-Wise (Oct. 6, 2001) Total Plays ...... 84 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Total Plays ...... 76 at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001) Total Offense ...... 496 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Total Offense ...... 529 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) Yards Per Play ...... 6.2 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) Yards Per Play ...... 7.1 at Charleston Southern (Oct .13, 2001) Points ...... 59 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Points ...... 45 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) Sacks By ...... 5 vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001) Sacks By ...... 5 at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001) ...... vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) First Downs ...... 23 at Catawba (Sept. 08, 2001) First Downs ...... 26 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Penalties ...... 10 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) Penalties ...... 12 vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001) Penalty Yards ...... 117 at Charleston Southern (Oct. 13, 2001) Penalty Yards ...... 99 vs Valparaiso (Sept. 22, 2001) Turnovers ...... 9 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001) Turnovers ...... 6 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) Interceptions By ...... 4 vs Campbellsville (Aug. 30, 2001) ...... vs Saint Joseph's (Nov. 03, 2001) Interceptions By ...... 6 vs Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 20, 2001)

– 30 – "NEW HORIZONS" All-time APSU Records Team—Single Season RUSHING TOTAL OFFENSE Most yards returned—1,163 (1989) Most attempts—651 (1994) Most rushing and passing plays—788 MISCELLANEOUS Most net yards gained—2,995 (1994) (1989) Most first downs by rushing—144 (1994) Highest average per rush—4.8 (1948) Most yards gained rushing and pass- Most first downs by passing—118 Highest average per game—290.4 ing—4,201 (1994) (1999) (1948) Highest average per play—5.4 (1994) Most total first downs—205 (1994) PASSING PUNTING Most penalties against—112 (1992) Most attempts—442 (1999) Most punts—91 (1972) Most yards penalized—897 (1992) Most completions—253 (1999) Highest average per punt—40.9 (1986) Most fumbles—48 (1982) Most had intercepted—35 (1969) INTERCEPTIONS SCORING Highest percent completed—.572 (1999) Most passes intercepted—24 (1985) Most total points scored—298 (11 Most yards gained—2,847 (1999) Most yards returned—296 (1970) games, 1994) Most touchdowns by passing—25 PUNT RETURNS Most total points per game—31.1 (280 in (1999) Most punts returned—37 (1998) 9 games, 1965) Highest average per game—258.8 Most yards returned—502 (1965) Most total points allowed—440 (10 (1999) KICKOFF RETURNS games, 1997) Most kickoffs returned—68 (1989) Most total points per game—44.0 (440 in 10 games, 1998) Single-Game Miscellaneous Most offensive plays—97 vs. Tennes- per carry vs. Kentucky Wesleyan State (1994)**tied for OVC record** see-Martin (1997) (1994)**OVC record** Most points-after made—10 vs. First downs rushing—29 vs. Kentucky Most rushing touchdowns—8 vs. Morehead State (1994)**tied for OVC Wesleyan (1994)**OVC record** Kentucky Wesleyan (1994)**tied for record** Net yards rushing—674 vs. Kentucky OVC record** Most kickoffs—11 vs. Morehead State Wesleyan (1994)**OVC record** Most points—73 vs. Morehead State (1994)**tied for OVC record** Total offense—701 vs. Kentucky (1994)**OVC record** Largest victory margin—67 points vs. Wesleyan (1994)**OVC record** Most touchdowns—10 vs. Morehead Morehead State (1994) Highest rushing average—9.91 yards

Individual—Career RUSHING TOTAL OFFENSE KICKOFF RETURNS Most rushes—636 by John Ogles Most rushing and passing plays—1,015 Most returned—96 by Fred (Rex) Motes (1963-66) by Randy Christophel (1975-78) (1982-86) Most net yards gained—2,932 by John Most yards gained rushing and passing-- Most yards returned—2,086 by Fred Ogles (1963-66) 5,721 by Brian Baker (1998-01) (Rex) Motes (1982-86) Highest average per rush (minimum 200 Highest average per play (minimum 250 INTERCEPTIONS rushes)—7.3 by Floyd Jones (1981, plays)—6.6 by Ben Fendley (1947-50) Most interceptions—16 by Kirk Pointer 84) (1,498 yards on 205 rushes) RECEIVING (1992-95) PASSING Most passes caught—232 by Harold Most yards returned—211 (on 13) by Most attempts—838 by Brian Baker Roberts (1967-70) Howell Flatt (1966-69) (1998-01) Most yards—3,005 by Harold Roberts SCORING Most completions—488 by Brian (1967-70) Most touchdowns scored—31 by Harold Baker (1998-01) Most touchdown passes caught—31 by Roberts (1967-70) Most had intercepted—44 by Dennis Harold Roberts (1967-70) Most points-after attempted—76 by Dyer (1966-69) PUNTING Steve Munnell (1990-93) Highest percent completed (minimum Most punts—241 by Jim Hardie Most points-after made—71 by Steve 200 attempts)—.582 by Brian Baker (1967-70) Munnell (1990-93) (488-838/1998-01) Highest punting average (minimum 75 Most field goals kicked—33 by Brian Most yards gained—5,587 by Brian punts)—38.8 by Reid Barr (1985-87) Yarbrough (1982-85); Tom McMillan Baker (1998-01) PUNT RETURNS (1986-90) Most touchdown passes thrown—48 by Most returned—96 by Tim Chilcutt Most field goals attempted—64 by Brian Brian Baker (1998-01) (1962- 65) Yarbrough (1982-85) Highest efficiency rationg—125.0 by Most yards returned—938 by Tim Total points—196 by Harold Roberts Brian Baker (1998-01) Chilcutt (1962-65) (1967-70), 31 touchdowns, five two-point conversions

– 31 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL All-time APSU Records INTERCEPTIONS TOTAL OFFENSE Single Season Most intercepted passes—9 by Howell Most rushing and passing plays—72 by RUSHING Flatt (1966) Brian Baker (Virginia-Wise,1999) Most rushes—247 by John Ogles (1966) Most yards returned—181 by Howell Most yards gained rushing and passing Most net yards gained—1,093 by Floyd Flatt (1966) —429 by Brian Baker (Virginia-Wise, Jones (1981) 1999) Highest average per rush (minimum 60 SCORING Highest average per play—14.9 yards by rushes)—8.2 yards per carry by Floyd Most touchdowns scored—13 by John Robert Parker (Eastern Kentucky, Jones (1981) (1,093 yards on Ogles (1966) 1960) (minimum 10 plays) 134 attempts) Most points-after attempted—35 by David Young (1994) RECEIVING PASSING Most points-after made—33 by David Most receptions—20 by Harold Roberts Most attempts—421 by Brian Baker Young (1994) (Murray State, 1969) (1999) Most field goals attempted—23 by Tom Most yards gained—252 by Harold Most completions—247 by Brian Baker McMillan (1987) Roberts (Murray State, 1969) (1999) Most field goals made—14 by Tom Most touchdown passes caught—4 by Most intercepted—25 by Dennis Dyer McMillan (1987) Harold Roberts (Murray State, 1967, (1969) Most consecutive field goals made—7 1969); Ron Blair (Kentucky Highest percent completed (minimum 75 by David Young (1994) Wesleyan, 2001) attempts)—.619 by Brian Baker (2001) Most total points scored—78 by John Most yards gained—2,809 by Brian Ogles (1966) PUNTING Baker (1999) Most punts—14 by Mike Johnson Most touchdown passes—25 by Brian (Tennessee Tech, 1971) Baker (1999) Single Game Highest average per punt—49.0 yards RUSHING by Reid Barr (Western Kentucky, TOTAL OFFENSE Most attempts—37 by Eric Dance 1986) (minimum 5 punts) (6 for 294 Most rushing and passing plays—490 by (Illinois State, 1990) yards) Brian Baker (1999) Most net yards—244 by Floyd Jones Longest punt—81 yards by Chip Most rushing and passing yards—2,695 (Morehead State, 1981) Johnson (Western Kentucky, 1974) by Brian Baker (1999) Highest average per rush—12.5 yards Highest average per play (minimum 100 by Arnold Huskey (East Tennessee, INTERCEPTIONS plays)—8.0 yards by Floyd Jones (1981) 1965) (minimum 8 rushes) (8 rushes Most passes intercepted—4 by Jim for 100 yards) Hardie (Morehead State, 1970); RECEIVING Taylon Jenkins (Georgetown, 1998) Most receptions—67 by Harold Roberts PASSING Most yards returned—110 by James (1969) Most attempts—59 by Brian Baker Mesidor (Southeast Missouri, 1991) Most yards gained—1033 by Vince (Virginia-Wise, 1999) Tweddell (1998) Most completions—40 by Brian Baker PUNT RETURNS Most TD passes caught—11 by Harold (Virginia-Wise, 1999) Most punts returned—7 by Tim Chilcutt Roberts (1967); Ron Blair (2001) Most had intercepted—5 by Brian Baker (Tennessee-Martin, 1965) (Davidson, 1999); Rob Christophel Most yards returned—146 by Joe PUNTING (Eastern Kentucky, 1983); Steve Grimsley (Tennessee-Martin, 1978) Most punts—82 by Grad Wright (1990) Brewer (Eastern Kentucky, 1979); Highest average per punt (minimum 25 John Kok (Murray State, 1969); SCORING punts)—40.9 yards by Reid Barr (1986) Dennis Dyer (Eastern Kentucky, Most touchdowns—5 by Daniel Williams (60 punts for 2453 yards) 1969) (Tennessee-Martin, 1996) Highest percent completed—.815 by Most field goals—4 by Tom McMillan PUNT RETURNS Tony Policare (Toledo, 1988) (22 (Kansas State, 1987) Most punts returned—35 by Joe completions in 27 attempts) Longest field goal—55 yards by Brian Grimsley (1979) Most yards gained—438 by Brian Baker Yarbrough (Western Kentucky, 1983) Most yards returned—502 by Tim (Virginia-Wise, 1999) Most points-after attempted—10 by Chilcutt (1965) Most touchdown passes thrown—5 by David Young (Morehead State, 1994) Brian Baker (Campbellsville, 1999), Most points-after made—10 by David KICKOFF RETURNS (KentuckyWesleyan, 2001) Young (Morehead State, 1994) Most kicks returned—36 by Fred (Rex) Most points scored—30 by Daniel Motes (1986) Williams (Tennessee-Martin, 1996) Most yards returned—749 by Fred (Rex) Motes (1986)

– 32 – "NEW HORIZONS" Governors Individual League Honors All-Pioneer Football League South 2001 Avery Fleming, OT Brian Baker, QB Mark McClintock, DE Ron Blair, WR Dustin Wilson, LB Jay Bailey, RB Thomas Sexton, FS Mike Ogg, TE J.P. Hogan, P

All-Ohio Valley Conference (First Team) 1964 1967 Bob Bible, LB 1983 Ed Bunio, T Harold Roberts, E Terry McCabe, LB Mike Newton, DB Dave Satterfield, C 1968 1977 1984 Tim Chilcutt, DB Harold Roberts, E Waddell Whitehead, RB Ron Shegog, DB Carlton Flatt, DB Howell Flatt, DB James, Green, DL Jim Barlow, DL 1965 1969 Bob Bible, LB 1985 Ronnie Parson, E Harold Roberts, SE Ron Sebree, DE Marlin Chapman, DL Tommy Dobbs, G 1970 Mike Betts, DB Scott Fox, DE John Ogles, FB Harold Roberts, SE Lynn Hailstock, DB Ron Shegog, DB Tommy Dillard, DT 1971 Joe Grimsley, DB 1986 Bobby Byrd, LB Jim Hughes, DE 1979 Eddie Walls, LB Andy Toombs, DB Bonnie Sloan, DT Richard Wozniak, DL 1987 Tim Chilcutt, DB 1972 Lynn Hailstock, DB Roy Berkemeier, OG 1966 Bonnie Sloan, DT 1980 1988 Ronnie Parson, E 1974 Sonny Defilippis, QB Elzie Anderson, DB Calvin Walter, T Robert Tripp, DB Steve Puthoff, WR 1992 Tommy Dobbs, G 1976 Brett Williams, DE Richard Darden, DE John Ogles, FB Les Jones, T 1982 1994 Andy Toombs, DB James Green, DL Charles Tucker, T Brian Harvey, DE

OVC Players of the Year OVC Coaches of the Year Offensive 1964-Carlton Flatt, QB-DB; 1980-Sonny Defilippis, QB 1964- Defensive 1977-Bob Bible, LB; 1978-Mike Betts, DB 1977-James "Boots" Donnelly

All-Volunteer State Athletic Conference 1946 Frances Quarles, T 1954 1960 George Fisher, E (All Mid-State) Julius Sneed, G Ron Clary, T Bobby Baumgartner, E 1947 Ben Fendley, HB Virgil Hill, G , G George Fisher, E Sam Reeks, FB Bill Alexander, HB Lee Roy Overtstreet, FB Waldo Binkley, T 1950 1955 1961 Tommy Green, G L.E. Oakley, E Bobby Brown, T Clifford Sims, E George Morton, C Phil Krug, T Leon Vaughn, G Howard Suiter, T 1948 Melton Self, G Bill Alexander, HB Bud Coley, G Tom Lincoln, E Hendricks Fox, C Virgil Hill, FB (All-Area) Tommy Donnelly, FB Waldo Binkley, T Jimmy Drye, HB 1956 1962 George Morton, G Ben Fendley, HB Joe Neal Grisham, E Claude Clements, E Frank Rubel, QB 1951 Bucky Brown, G Rocky Cobb, G Ben Fendley, HB Carlton Balthrop, E Al McClearn, C Tommy Donnelly, FB 1949 Phil King, T Cunningham Crow, QB L.E. Oakley, E Dick Hays, QB

APSU Football Conference Champions 1948 — Volunteer State Athletic Conference (8-2 overall) 1977 — Ohio Valley Conference (6-1 OVC/8-3 overall)

– 33 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL All-America Governors First Team 1950 L.E. Oakley, E Associated Press 1999 Justin Schrader, LB 2001 Dustin Wilson, LB Williamson 1978 Mike Betts, DB Don Hansen Football 1960 Jack Bushofsky, G Associated Press Weekly Non-Scholar Coaches Association Williamson 1980 Brett Williams, DE ship Don Hansen Football 1965 Tim Chilcutt, DB Associated Press Michael Farrell, WR Weekly Non-Scholar Associated Press 1982 Charles Tucker, T Don Hansen Football ship 1966 John Ogles, FB Kodak Coaches Weekly Non-Scholar Ron Blair, WR Associated Press 1992 Richard Darden, DE ship Don Hansen Football 1970 Harold Roberts, E Associated Press 2000 Dustin Wilson, LB Weekly Non-Scholar Associated Press The Sports Network Don Hansen Football ship 1977 Bob Bible, LB Leonard's Losers Weekly 1-AA Mid-Majors

Second and Third Team Academic All-America Honors 1964 Tim Chilcutt, DB 1992 Richard Darden, DE 1974 Greg Johnson, G Arthur Ashe Sports Don Hansen's Associated Press 1992 D.J. Carter, C Scholars Second Team National Football GTE District IV 1997 Jules Hewitt 1965 Richard Wozniak, DE Weekly Gazette Jamie Spicer, RB (first team) Associated Press 2000 Matt Reel, DL GTE District IV Arthur Ashe Sports Second Team Don Hansen Football 1993 D.J. Carter, C Scholars 1966 Steve Puthoff, WR Weekly Mid-Major GTE District IV 1998 Vince Tweddell Associated Press Second Team Jamie Spicer GTE Second-Team Third Team 2001 Dustin Wilson GTE District IV Academic All- 1982 Charles Tucker, T Associated Press Sports Scholars America Associated Press Third Team (second team) GTE District IV Second Team Steve Munnell Jules Hewitt GTE District IV (first team) 1996 Jules Hewitt Arthur Ashe Sports Honorable Mention (first team) Scholars 1949 Tom Lincoln, E Associated Press Arthur Ashe Sports GTE District IV Williamson 1974 Bob Sizemore, C Scholars Greg Schultheis Julius Sneed, G Associated Press Aaron Gray GTE District IV Williamson 1977 Waddell Whitehead, RB (third team) 1999 Justin Schrader GTE District IV 1950 Phil Krug, T Associated Press Williamson Ron Sebree, DE 1961 Clifford Sims, E Associated Press Special Awards Williamson James Green, DT College/ Scholar Athlete Award 1962 Richard Moore, QB Associated Press, University Sponsored by Burger King Williamson Mike Betts, DB Scholar-Athlete Award ($10,000 donated to APSU 1963 Carlton Flatt, QB Associated Press Presented by the Middle scholarship fund) Williamson 1980 Sonny Defilippis, QB Tennessee Chapter of the 1996 Aaron Gray 1964 Carlton Flatt, QB Associated Press National Football Foundation Associated Press 1985 Ron Shegog, FS 1993-94 D.J. Carter Scholar-Athlete Award 1965 Ronnie Parson, E The Sporting News 1997-98 Jules Hewitt Presented by the Middle Associated Press (Preseason) 1998-99 Vince Tweddell Tennessee Chapter of the 1966 Ronnie Parson, E 1986 Eddie Walls, LB National Football Foundation 1998-99 Justin Schrader Associated Press Associated Press N4A Achievement 1999-00 Justin Schrader 1968 Doug Pittenger, DT 1999 Brian Baker, QB Awards Associated Press Don Hansen Football National Association of Harold Roberts, E Weekly Non-Scholar Academic Advisors for Associated Press ship Athletics (N4A) Achievement 1969 Harold Roberts, E 2000 Jay Bailey, RB Award Associated Press Don Hansen Football 1996-97 Chris Wiggins 1972 Bonnie Sloan, DT Weekly Mid-Major

– 34 – "NEW HORIZONS" Year-By-Year Records

Year Coach Captains W L T Pts Opp Year Coach Captains W L T Pts Opp Year Coach Captains W L T Pts Opp 1930 3 4 1 43 73 1971 Bill Dupes Bill Blair 2 8 0 125 188 1996 Roy Gregory Phillip Hancock 1 10 0 149 339 1931 Scott Alden 3 2 2 51 73 Ben Boswell Steve Haywood 1932 Scott Alden 3 2 2 59 28 Gerald Noble Ralph Hill 1933-35 No team 1972 Bill Dupes Bonnie Sloan 3 8 0 139 236 Chris Horton 1936 Fred T. Brown 2 5 0 38 93 Jerry Seay Jacob Dickson 1937 Fred T. Brown 2 6 0 91 130 Robert Elizer 1938 Fred T. Brown 3 5 1 90 125 1973 Jack Bushofsky 2 8 0 131 223 • INDEPENDENT • 1939 Fred T. Brown 4 5 0 89 98 Tony Wade 1997 Bill Schmitz Tommy Leaf 0 10 0 119 440 1940 Fred T. Brown 4 7 0 91 188 1974 Jack Bushofsky Rick Christophel 3 7 1 158 260 Landon Dunaway 1941 Fred T. Brown 4 5 0 90 161 Bob Sizemore 1998 Bill Schmitz Tommy Leaf 4 7 0 199 326 1942-45 No team Dwight Houston Tony Lockhart Robert Tripp 1999 Bill Schmitz Ted Skipper 3 8 0 240 423 • VOLUNTEER STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE • 1975 Jack Bushofsky Terry McCabe 3 8 0 111 241 Tenille Hudgins 1946 David Aaron George Fisher 5 4 0 141 129 Ron Bailey Justin Schrader Bud Barrett 1976 Jack Bushofsky Terry McCabe 5 6 0 154 166 Brian Baker 1947 David Aaron Leon Garrett 3 6 1 78 167 Danny McCullough 2000 Bill Schmitz Mike Allen 2 9 0 183 397 George Morton Randy Christophel Justin Schrader 1948 David Aaron Leon Garrett 8 2 0 258 116 Ron Green Brian Baker James Quarles Ron Bailey 1977 James Donnelly Bob Bible 8 3 0 182 132 1949 David Aaron Hendricks Fox 8 2 0 236 83 • PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE • Homer Bell James Green 2001 Bill Schmitz Brian Baker 3 7 0 236 265 1950 David Aaron Hendricks Fox 5 2 1 160 94 1978 James Donnelly Mike Betts 6 4 0 151 143 Brandon Garner L.E. Oakley Ron Sebree Mark McClintock 1951 David Aaron Phil Krug 1 8 1 130 196 1979 Watson Brown Lynn Hailstock 7 4 0 198 150 Dustin Wilson Dick Hays Steve Brewer 2002 Bill Schmitz 1952 David Aaron Carlton Balthrop 7 2 1 210 113 Stan Burns Charlie Quarles Joe Grimsley Notes: 1953 David Aaron Jerry Roberson 4 4 0 168 119 1980 Watson Brown Richard Wozniak 7 4 0 217 148 *APSU awarded forfeit win Charles Oakley Steve Puthoff Frank Ramsey Sonny Defilippis 1954 David Aaron Bobby Brown 3 5 2 107 178 Cosmo Cochran Bobby Way 1981 Emory Hale Mike Troutman 5 5 0 207 227 1955 Ken Cooper Bill Alexander 2 7 1 100 162 Greg Jones Bobby Way Randy Michael 1956 Ken Cooper Malcolm Moore 5 6 0 179 204 Jim Baker Howard Hawkins 1982 Emory Hale Mike Owens 3 7 0 156 262 1957 Ken Cooper Noojin Walker 4 6 0 134 165 Jody Hebert Gerald Wiley Charles Tucker 1958 Earl Gartman John McKay 3 7 0 93 170 1983 Emory Hale Chris Jenkins 6 5 0 190 188 Dan Burden Jim Kolodziej 1959 Earl Gartman Sid Ingram 1 9 0 84 225 Michael Shelton Ted Potter 1984 Emory Hale Mark Stokes 7 4 0 171 163 Bert Simpson Jim Barlow 1960 Art Van Tone Bobby Baumgartner2 8 0 114 186 Rickey Rice Jack Bushofsky 1985 Emory Hale Marlin Chapman 5 6 0 194 193 1961 Art Van Tone Bud Coley 2 8 0 92 214 Pat Wilson Clifford Sims Scott Farnell 1962 Art Van Tone Tommy Donnelly 0 10 0 47 218 Mike Mignone Rupert Baker 1986 Emory Hale Clinton Cross 5 6 0 197 197 1963 Bill Dupes Rocky Cobb 1 9 0 54 150 Scott Fox Ed Bunio Terry Gentry Claude Clements Eddie Walls 1987 Emory Hale Roy Berkemeier 2 9 0 119 306 • OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE • Mike Sliptchuik Mark Southall 1964 Bill Dupes Claude Clements 8 1 1 230 78 Dean Edwards Carlton Flatt 1988 Paul Brewster Rico Ransom 3 8 0 89 348 Tommy Dillard Elzie Anderson 1965 Bill Dupes Tommy Dillard *8 1 0 280 118 1989 Paul Brewster Sammy Gholston *1 10 0 135 407 Tim Chilcutt Calvin Johnson Claude Clements Mike Lewis 1966 Bill Dupes Tommy Dobbs 6 4 0 194 164 1990 none selected 0 11 0 108 339 John Ogles 1991 Roy Gregory Jaime Hagan 5 6 0 191 231 1967 Bill Dupes Carl Williams 2 8 0 100 289 Jeff Crutchfield Philip Farinella 1992 Roy Gregory Mack Young 3 8 0 182 299 Tommy Woodring Richard Darden Bill Joe Jeans 1993 Roy Gregory Jeff Stec 1 10 0 179 354 1968 Bill Dupes Doug Pittenger 5 5 0 216 222 Fred Waters Larry Negron 1994 Roy Gregory Brian Harvey 4 7 0 298 266 Mark Raby John McDuffie 1969 Bill Dupes Dennis Dyer 2 7 1 184 262 1995 Roy Gregory Scott McCormick 3 8 0 212 341 Bruce Gibbs Marcus Watkins 1970 Bill Dupes Harold Roberts 3 7 0 136 256 Craig Bangston Terry Johnson

– 35 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL Year-By-Year Scores 1930 (3-4-1) Arkansas State L 0-13 Florence State L 7-27 Fort Campbell W 23- 0 Western Kentucky T 6- 6 Coach: Scott Alden Burlington JC W 37- 0 Arkansas A&M L 6-38 1958 (3-7-0) Morehead State L 13-14 Bell Independents W 12- 0 Martin College W 7- 0 Middle Tennessee L 6-27 Coach: Earl Gartman Middle Tennessee W 9- 7 Vanderbilt Frosh L 0-12 Western Ky. L 0-20 Union (Tenn.) (HC) W 56- 0 Middle Tennessee L 0-12 East Tennessee W 27-20 Bethel (Ky.) L 6-19 Rose Polytechnic W 14- 7 Fort Campbell L 0-26 Eastern Illinois W 21- 6 Tennessee Tech (HC) W 29- 0 Murray State Frosh T 0- 0 1941 (4-5-0) Jacksonville State T 6- 6 Chattanooga L 0-26 Tennessee-Martin W 35- 0 Clarksville Ind. W 7- 0 Coach: Fred T. Brown Troy State L 13-20 Jacksonville State L 6- 8 Fort Campbell W 15-14 UT Junior College L 0-30 Western Ky. L 0-38 Camp Breckinridge L 18-20 Arkansas State L 0-16 1965 (8-1-0) Western Ky. Frosh L 0-12 Union (Tenn.) L 0-34 1952 (7-2-1) Troy State W 12-10 Coach: Bill Dupes Clarksville All-Stars W 18- 0 Rose Polytechnic L 7-22 Coach: David B. Aaron East Tennessee (HC) W 25-19 Eastern Kentucky W *30-35 1931 (3-2-2) Middle Tennessee L 0-28 East Tennessee T 6- 6 Western Kentucky L 16-34 Murray State W 23- 6 Coach: Scott Alden UT Junior College W 13- 0 Florence State L 0- 9 Florence State L 13-20 Southeast Missouri W 50- 7 Vanderbilt Frosh T 0- 0 Arkansas State W 34- 0 Arkansas A&M W 20- 7 Fort Campbell L 0-19 Western Kentucky W 38- 6 Bethel (Tenn.) W 14- 0 Burlington JC W 12- 7 Delta State W 39- 7 1959 (1-9-0) Morehead State W 26-21 Murray State Frosh L 0-60 Tenn. Wesleyan W 24- 6 Union (Tenn.) W 40- 7 Coach: Earl Gartman Middle Tennessee (HC) L 20-24 Bethel (Ky.) W 12- 0 Memphis State L 0-26 Jacksonville St. (HC) W 20- 7 Middle Tennessee L 0-36 East Tennessee W 21- 7 Middle Tenn. Frosh L 7-13 1942-45: No Team Camp Breckinridge L 0-49 Eastern Illinois W 12- 8 Tennessee Tech W 23-12 Tenn. Tech Frosh W 18- 0 1946 (5-4-0) Troy State W 26- 7 Western Kentucky L 12-20 Tennessee-Martin W 49- 0 UT Junior College T 0- 0 Coach: David B. Aaron Millikin W 40- 7 Jacksonville State L 14-15 *APSU gained 1-0 forfeit 1932 (3-2-2) Tennessee Wesleyan L 0- 6 Stewart AFB W 19- 7 Eastern Kentucky L 7-21 1966 (6-4-0) Coach: Scott Alden Cumberland (Tenn.) W 27- 0 1953 (4-4-0) Troy State (HC) L 7-13 Coach: Bill Dupes Vanderbilt Frosh L 6- 7 Western Ky. L 6-27 Coach David B. Aaron East Tennessee L 14-44 Eastern Kentucky L 15-33 Lambuth W 14- 2 UT Junior College W 33- 0 East Tennessee W 21-13 Florence State L 8-22 Murray State W 49- 0 Murray State Frosh T 6- 6 Middle Tennessee L 9-42 Henderson State W 34- 6 Tennessee-Martin L 10-21 Southeast Missouri W 28-27 UT Junior College T 6- 6 Vanderbilt Frosh (HC) L 12-45 Florence State L 13-14 Fort Campbell L 0-25 Western Kentucky L 3- 7 Tenn. Tech Frosh W 7- 0 UT Junior College W 14- 0 Delta State W 20- 0 1960 (2-8-0) Morehead State L 10-21 Middle Tenn. Frosh W 20- 0 Bethel (Tenn.) W 27- 0 Jacksonville State W 47-16 Coach: Art Van Tone Middle Tennessee W 13- 7 Cumberland (Tenn.) L 0- 7 Cumberland (Tenn.) W 13- 9 Carson-Newman (HC) L 14-18 Middle Tennessee L 0- 6 East Tennessee (HC) W 22-14 1933-35: No Team 1947 (3-6-1) Southeast Missouri L 6-19 Carson-Newman L 0- 7 Tennessee Tech W 20-15 1936 (2-5-0) Coach: David B. Aaron Murray State L 13-33 Tennessee-Martin L 7-13 Tennessee-Martin W 17-13 Coach: Fred T. Brown Tennessee Wesleyan W 6- 0 1954 (3-5-2) Western Kentucky L 6-34 Chattanooga L 17-27 Cumberland (Tenn.) W 13- 0 Union (Tenn.) L 7-26 Coach: David B. Aaron Jacksonville State W 14- 8 1967 (2-8-0) UT Junior College L 0-18 Cumberland (Tenn.) T 13-13 East Tennessee L 7-28 Eastern Kentucky (HC) L 13-27 Coach: Bill Dupes Murray State Frosh L 0- 7 Troy State L 7-13 Henderson State W 19-13 Troy State W 13- 7 Chattanooga L 8-23 Bethel (Tenn.) L 6- 9 Middle Tennessee L 0-33 Florence State L 7-13 East Tennessee L 14-35 Western Kentucky L 6-31 Middle Tennessee L 0-27 Bethel (Tenn.) W 6- 0 Middle Tennessee T 7- 7 Florence State L 34-35 Eastern Kentucky L 0-37 UT Junior College L 0-32 Jacksonville State L 6- 7 Memphis Navy W 14- 7 Fort Campbell L 13-14 Morehead State W 10- 8 Tenn. Tech Frosh W 19- 0 Delta State L 13-28 Jacksonville St. (HC) T 14-14 1961 (2-8-0) Middle Tennessee L 20-34 1937 (2-6-0) UT Junior College (HC) W 20- 7 Carson-Newman L 6-13 Coach: Art Van Tone Findlay L 0-14 Coach: Fred T. Brown Memphis State L 0-40 Tennessee Tech L 13-27 Middle Tennessee L 7-40 Murray State W 37-20 Cumberland (Tenn.) L 0-26 1948 (8-2-0) Murray State L 7-44 Carson-Newman W 10- 7 Tennessee Tech L 13-38 Union (Tenn.) L 19-20 Coach: David B. Aaron Fort Campbell W 13-12 Tennessee-Martin L 7-14 East Tennessee (HC) L 0-37 Pensacola Navy L 7-12 Union (Tenn.) W 18- 7 1955 (2-7-1) Western Kentucky L 6-26 Tennessee-Martin L 6-47 Murray State Frosh W 26- 7 Cumberland (Tenn.) W 39- 7 Coach: Ken Cooper Jacksonville State L 6-21 1968 (5-5-0) UT Junior College L 14-20 Bethel (Tenn.) W 67- 0 East Tennessee L 0- 6 Eastern Kentucky L 7-21 Coach: Bill Dupes Middle Tennessee L 0-19 Centre W 19-13 Presbyterian L 7-13 Troy State (HC) W 21- 6 Chattanooga L 13-41 Middle Tenn. Frosh W 19- 0 Troy State W 18- 7 Florence State L 7-13 East Tennessee L 14-21 Western Kentucky L 0-42 Western Ky. Frosh L 6-26 Jacksonville State W 14-13 Middle Tennessee T 14-14 Florence State L 8-14 Eastern Kentucky L 20-21 1938 (3-5-1) UT Junior College W 39- 0 Missouri Valley L 2-20 Fort Campbell L 6-44 Morehead State W 17-16 Coach: Fred T. Brown Delta State (HC) L 7-48 Jacksonville State L 0-20 1962 (0-10-0) Middle Tennessee W 46-13 Union (Tenn.) L 0-19 Athens W 24- 7 Murray State (HC) L 13-20 Coach: Art Van Tone Findlay W 47-20 Murray State Frosh L 7-13 Tennessee Wesleyan L 13-14 Tennessee Tech L 6-37 Middle Tennessee L 0-28 Murray State W 56-35 Pensacola Navy L 0-12 1949 (8-2-0) Arkansas State W 19- 6 Carson-Newman L 0-21 Tennessee Tech (HC) L 0-10 UT Junior College W 14-13 Coach: David B. Aaron Fort Campbell W 32-13 Tennessee-Martin L 0-16 East Tennessee L 8-17 Martin College W 51- 0 Georgetown (Ky.) W 31- 6 1956 (5-6-0) Western Kentucky L 13-21 Tennessee-Martin W 9- 7 Tennessee Wesleyan T 6- 6 Union (Tenn.) W 20- 0 Coach: Ken Cooper Morehead State L 7-36 1969 (2-7-1) Tennessee Tech L 0-27 Arkansas A&M W 7- 0 East Tennessee W 13- 7 Eastern Kentucky L 7-14 Coach: Bill Dupes Southern Illinois W 12- 9 Tennessee Wesleyan W 64-19 Middle Tennessee L 20-38 Jacksonville St. (HC) L 13-23 Tennessee-Martin L 6- 7 Western Ky. Frosh L 0-26 Troy State L 0- 6 Florence State W 19- 6 East Tennessee L 0-23 Troy State T 16-16 1939 (4-5-0) Jacksonville State L 7-19 Tennessee Tech L 7-17 Florence State L 0-17 Western Kentucky W 28-27 Coach: Fred T. Brown Maryville W 20-14 Memphis State L 19-42 Fort Campbell L 7-19 Eastern Kentucky L 10-29 Martin College W 31- 0 Fort Campbell W 20- 6 Jacksonville (HC) W 7- 0 1963 (1-9-0) Morehead State L 18-29 Union (Tenn.) L 6-33 Athens (HC) W 40- 7 Troy State L 13-14 Coach: Bill Dupes Middle Tennessee W 20-17 Pensacola Navy L 7-20 Florence State W 27- 6 Arkansas Tech W 15-13 Eastern Kentucky L 0-14 Arkansas A&M L 13-14 Western Ky. Frosh L 0 - 7 1950 (5-2-1) Murray State L 27-33 Murray State L 0-14 Murray State L 41-53 UT Junior College W 7- 0 Coach: David B. Aaron Arkansas State L 13-27 Carson-Newman L 0- 7 Tennessee Tech L 20-56 Tennessee Tech L 0-25 Union (Tenn.) W 28-13 Fort Campbell W 26- 7 Western Kentucky L 14-34 East Tennessee (HC) L 12-14 Murray State Frosh L 0- 7 Florence State W 6- 0 1957 (4-6-0) Morehead St. (HC) L 0- 7 1970 (3-7-0) Southern Illinois W 25- 6 Arkansas A&M W 23-21 Coach: Ken Cooper Middle Tennessee L 0-27 Coach: Bill Dupes Middle Tenn. Frosh W 13- 0 Middle Tennessee L 14-34 Southern Illinois L 12-25 East Tennessee L 7- 8 Troy State L 0-28 1940 (4-7-0) Milligan L 6- 7 Memphis Navy W 26- 0 Tennessee Tech L 13-28 Western Kentucky L 9-28 Coach: Fred T. Brown Jacksonville State T 13-13 Memphis State L 0-41 Tennessee-Martin W 20- 6 Eastern Kentucky L 7-38 Milligan L 0-12 Maryville W 35- 0 Arkansas Tech W 20-12 Fort Campbell L 0- 5 Morehead State L 6-24 Memphis State L 0-40 Millikin (HC) W 35- 6 Jacksonville State L 0-20 1964 (8-1-1) Tennessee-Martin L 21-22 Union (Tenn.) L 0-28 1951 (1-8-1) Troy State (HC) W 33- 0 Coach: Bill Dupes Middle Tennessee L 0-44 Middle Tennessee L 6-35 Coach: David B. Aaron Middle Tennessee L 0-14 Eastern Kentucky W 26- 0 Northwood (Mich.) W 24-14 Pensacola Navy L 7-33 Camp Breckinridge L 6-19 East Tennessee L 7-13 Murray State W 26-10 Murray State (HC) W 45- 7 UT Junior College W 20- 0 East Tennessee L 12-13 Florence State L 13-40 Carson-Newman W 44- 7 Tennessee Tech W 10- 6 East Tennessee L 14-45

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1971 (2-8-0) Mars Hill W 17-15 Central Florida (HC) L 7-10 Murray State L 43-49 Arkansas State L 0-24 Coach: Bill Dupes Western Kentucky W 21- 3 Murray State W 17-16 *APSU gained forfeit win Samford L 10-12 Troy State W 34- 0 Eastern Kentucky W 20-17 Tennessee Tech W 21- 7 1990 (0-11) Western Kentucky L 2-34 Western Kentucky L 7-46 Morehead State W 21- 7 Akron L 3-26 Coach: John Palermo Southeast Missouri L 13-17 Eastern Kentucky L 9-14 North Alabama W 13- 6 1984 (7-4-0) Tennessee-Martin L 10-24 Murray State L 7-51 Morehead State L 0-22 Nicholls State L 13-15 Coach: Emory Hale Temple L 0-28 Middle Tennessee L 14-50 Tennessee-Martin L 3-17 Middle Tennessee (HC) L 6-15 Tennessee-Martin W 13-10 Southwest Missouri L 7-24 Tennessee Tech L 17-23 Middle Tennessee L 7-19 Murray State W 13- 0 Kentucky State W 14- 0 Samford L 9-28 Tennessee State L 14-38 Northwood (Mich.) L 14-17 Tennessee Tech W 24-21 Nicholls State L 6-31 Tennessee State L 7-33 Eastern Illinois L 7-42 Murray State L 6-16 East Tennessee W 24-10 Eastern Kentucky L 3-20 Morehead State L 7-34 Eastern Kentucky L 10-24 Tennessee Tech L 12-37 1978 (6-4-0) Morehead State W 21-14 Middle Tennessee (HC) L 7-56 Tennessee-Martin W 55-24 East Tennessee (HC) W 33- 0 Coach: James Donnelly Youngstown State L 13-16 Illinois State L 9-13 1997 (0-10) 1972 (3-8-0) Tennessee-Martin W 21-14 Middle Tennessee W 16- 7 Eastern Kentucky L 14-38 Coach: Bill Schmitz Coach: Bill Dupes Western Kentucky L 13-17 Central Florida W 24-21 Tennessee Tech L 14-20 Morehead State L 43-55 Troy State L 0-27 Eastern Kentucky L 0-14 Murray State L 13-20 Murray State L 24-31 Samford L 13-21 Western Kentucky L 7-28 Morehead State W 19-16 Tennessee Tech (HC) W 27- 7 1991 (5-6) Western Kentucky L 7-53 Eastern Kentucky L 6-21 North alabama L 6-10 Akron W 21-17 Coach: Roy Gregory Eastern Kentucky L 3-56 Morehead State L 21-31 Livingston State W 13- 3 1985 (5-6-0) Western Kentucky W 18-14 Tennessee Tech L 3-36 Tennessee-Martin W 18- 6 Middle Tennessee W 28-17 Coach: Emory Hale Southern Illinois L 17-21 Murray State L 0-51 Middle Tennessee L 6-24 Murray State (HC) W 23-17 Cincinnati L 9-31 Kentucky State W 17-6 Eastern Kentucky L 14-42 Arkansas - Monticello W 17- 6 Tennessee Tech L 14-28 Tennessee-Martin W 13- 7 Southeast Missouri W 24-21 Southeast Missouri L 0-31 Murray State W 33-20 East Tennessee W 14- 7 Livingston W 28-22 Middle Tennessee (HC) L 8-23 Middle Tennessee L 10-59 Tennessee Tech (HC) L 7-19 1979 (7-4-0) Eastern Kentucky L 10-20 Tennessee Tech L 7-32 Tennessee-Martin L 26-36 East Tennessee L 16-20 Coach: Watson Brown Morehead State W 14-10 Tennessee State W 31-17 1998 (4-7) Henderson State L 8-34 James Madison W 10- 6 Youngstown State L 14-35 Morehead State L 14-33 Coach: Bill Schmitz 1973 (2-8-0) Tennessee-Martin W 34- 7 Middle Tennessee L 14-17 Tennessee-Martin L 28-34 Campbellsville L 23-36 Coach: Jack Bushofsky Western Kentucky L 20-24 Kentucky State (HC) W 48- 0 Eastern Kentucky L 0-21 Morehead State L 21-44 Henderson State L 7-17 Eastern Kentucky L 10-35 Murray State L 6-14 Murray State W 27- 9 Samford L 7-47 Youngstown State W 16- 7 Morehead State L 0- 7 Tennessee Tech W 24-20 1992 (3-8) Dayton W 21-17 Western Kentucky L 0-28 Jacksonville State W 21-13 Akron L 14-17 Coach: Roy Gregory Western Kentucky L 14-56 Eastern Kentucky L 7-24 Livingston State W 14- 0 1986 (5-6-0) Eastern Illinois L 9-14 Jacksonville W 40-25 Morehead State L 22-23 Middle Tennessee (HC) W 31-14 Coach: Emory Hale Knoxville College W 31- 7 Charleston Southern L 14-17 Middle Tennessee (HC) L 20-23 Murray State L 10-24 Southern Illinois L 17-24 Southern Illinois L 7-37 Cumberland W 29-21 Tennessee-Martin L 0-26 Tennessee Tech W 21-14 Tennessee-Martin W 36- 0 Southeast Missouri W 21-16 Tusculum W 20-7 Murray State L 19-31 Mars Hill W 27- 6 Kentucky State W 24- 7 Murray State L 10-27 Georgetown L 10-17 Tennessee Tech L 12-31 1980 (7-4-0) Middle Tennessee W 7- 0 Middle Tennessee L 10-49 Valparaiso L 0-39 East Tennessee W 28-13 Coach: Watson Brown Morehead State L 10-27 Tennessee Tech (HC) L 0-10 1999 (3-8) 1974 (3-7-1) Tennessee-Martin L 20-24 Youngstown State W 13-10 Morehead State L 34-41 Coach: Bill Schmitz Coach: Jack Bushofsky James Madison W 21- 3 Western Kentucky (HC) L 20-34 Eastern Kentucky L 14-45 Cumberland W 27-22 Youngstown State L 7-24 Western Kentucky L 14-20 Eastern Kentucky L 17-27 Tennessee-Martin W 32-18 Samford L 0-51 Carson-Newman W 28-17 Eastern Kentucky L 10-23 Akron L 16-31 1993 (1-10) Dayton L 21-49 Western Kentucky L 7-35 Morehead State W 23-21 Tennessee Tech W 23-13 Coach: Roy Gregory Campbellsville W 36-35 Eastern Kentucky L 9-22 Nicholls State W 35-16 Murray State L 14-24 Cincinnati L 10-42 Jacksonville L 21-28 Morehead State W 17-15 Middle Tennessee W 7- 3 1987 (2-9-0) Knoxville College W 28-19 Charleston Southern L 17-39 North Alabama W 20-14 Akron W 41-14 Coach: Emory Hale Western Kentucky L 27-28 Kentucky Wesleyan W 38-28 Middle Tennessee L 16-45 Murray State (HC) W 24- 0 Kansas State W 26-22 Eastern Kentucky L 7-48 Morehead State L 7-47 Tennessee-Martin L 26-31 Tennessee Tech W 13-10 Tennessee-Martin L 10-30 Tennessee Tech L 17-35 Virginia's-Wise L 28-34 Murray State (HC) L 8-16 Arkansas State L 9-14 Southern Illinois L 3-10 Murray State L 14-38 Davidson L 22-38 Tennessee Tech L 7-28 1981 (5-5-0) Tennessee Tech L 9-14 Tennessee State L 16-21 Valparaiso L 23-52 East Tennessee T 13-13 Coach: Emory Hale Middle Tennessee L 16-38 Morehead State L 10-23 2000 (2-9) 1975 (3-8-0) Kentucky State W 24-14 Morehead State W 20-13 Southeast Missouri (HC) L 7-17 Coach:Bill Schmitz Coach: Jack Bushofsky James Madison W 13- 7 Youngstown State L 18-20 Middle Tennessee L 10-44 Cumberland L 3-7 Central Arkansas L 13-14 Western Kentucky L 0-28 Western Kentucky (HC) L 0-27 Tennessee-Martin L 33-39 Catawba L 7-33 Carson-Newman L 0-13 Eastern Kentucky L 14-41 Eastern Kentucky L 7-50 1994 (4-7) Valparaiso L 28-35 Western Kentucky L 3-30 Morehead State W 42-28 Cincinnati L 10-42 Coach: Roy Gregory Jacksonville L 24-28 Eastern Kentucky L 0-49 Middle Tennessee (HC) W 14- 9 Murray State L 0-40 Kentucky Wesleyan W 62- 7 Dayton L 7-42 Morehead State W 20-10 Akron L 19-23 1988 (3-8-0) Western Kentucky L 3-21 Charleston Southern L 20-42 North Alabama L 6-23 Murray State L 29-34 Coach: Paul Brewster Eastern Kentucky L 14-27 Kentucky Wesleyan W 42-31 Middle Tennessee (HC) W 17-13 Tennessee Tech L 24-29 Kentucky State W 20-14 Tennessee Tech W 34-27 Morehead State L 10-73 Tennessee-Martin L 15-24 Tennessee-Martin W 28-14 Eastern Illinois L 0-44 Murray State L 14-29 Virginia-Wise W 35-25 Murray State L 10-14 1982 (3-7-0) Cincinnati L 7-52 Tennessee State L 22-26 Davidson L 7-22 Tennessee Tech L 0-20 Coach: Emory Hale Western Kentucky L 3-28 Morehead State (HC) W 73- 6 South Florida L 0-59 East Tennessee W 27-31 Kentucky State W 31-24 Eastern Kentucky L 10-56 Southeast Missouri L 10-31 2001 (3-7) 1976 (5-6-0) Tennessee-Martin L 14-17 Toledo L 14-38 Middle Tennessee L 3-28 Coach:Bill Schmitz Coach: Jack Bushofsky Western Kentucky L 15-33 Middle Tennessee (HC) L 0-36 Samford L 36-43 Campbellsville L 27-45 Tennessee-Martin L 0-24 Eastern Kentucky L 18-27 Morehead State L 6-43 Tennessee-Martin W 27-21 Catawba L 0-37 Mars Hill W 22- 0 Morehead State W 17-16 Tennessee State W 16-12 1995 (3-8) Valparaiso W 37-13 Western Kentucky L 7-12 Youngstown State L 9-31 Tennessee Tech W 10- 6 Coach:Roy Gregory Jacksonville L 7-38 Eastern Kentucky L 13-27 Middle Tennessee L 7-24 Murray State L 3-19 1989 Eastern Illinois L 13-31 Virginia-Wise W 35-26 Morehead State W 27-13 Murray State (HC) L 7-21 (1-10) Samford L 32-42 Charleston Southern L 21-36 North Alabama W 21-14 Tennessee Tech W 31-27 Coach: Paul Brewster Western Kentucky W 38-34 Kentucky Wesleyan W 59-7 Nicholls State L 0- 7 Akron L 7-42 Eastern Illinois L 0-36 Southeast Missouri L 23-38 Morehead State L 24-29 Middle Tennessee W 21- 9 1983 (6-5-0) Tennessee-Martin L 0-21 Murray State L 17-45 Saint Joseph'sL14-17 Murray State (HC) L 13-23 Coach: Emory Hale Indiana State L 15-42 Middle Tennessee L 0-43 Davidson L 12-17 Tennessee Tech L 13-31 Tennessee-Martin W 45- 6 Southwest Missouri L 3-41 Tennessee Tech W 20-17 East Tennessee W 17- 6 Kentucky State W 20-14 Western Kentucky L 0-49 Tennessee State W 28-6 Tennessee Tech L 13-31 Western Kentucky W 13- 3 Eastern Kentucky L 20-45 Morehead State L 13-26 East Tennessee W 17- 6 Eastern Kentucky L 14-31 Middle Tennessee L 7-46 Eastern Kentucky L 0-28 1977 (8-3-0) Morehead State W 14- 3 Morehead State (HC) W 22-23* Tennessee-Martin L 28-31 Coach: James Donnelly Youngstown State L 19-41 Tennessee State L 10-38 1996 (1-10) Tennessee-Martin L 10-23 Middle Tennessee L 17-31 Tennessee Tech L 15-17 Coach: Roy Gregory

– 37 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL Governors Coaching Records Coaches ...... Years Seasons Games Won LostTied Pct. Scott Alden ...... 1930-32 3 22 9 8 5 .523 Fred D. Brown...... 1936-41 6 53 19 33 1 .368 David B. Aaron ...... 1946-54 9 85 44 35 6 .553 Ken Cooper ...... 1955-57 3 31 11 19 1 .371 Earl Gartman...... 1958-59 2 20 4 16 0 .200 Art Van Tone...... 1960-62 3 30 4 26 0 .133 Bill Dupes...... 1963-72 10 100 40 58 2 .410 Jack Bushofsky ...... 1973-76 4 43 13 29 1 .314 James Donnelly...... 1977-78 2 21 14 7 0 .667 Watson Brown ...... 1979-80 2 22 14 8 0 .634 Emory Hale ...... 1981-87 7 75 33 42 0 .440 Paul Brewster...... 1988-89 2 22 4 18 0 .182 John Palermo ...... 1990 1 11 0 11 0 .000 Roy Gregory ...... 1991-96 6 66 17 49 0 .258 Bill Schmitz ...... 1997- 55312410.226 Totals 1930-32; 1936- ...... 1941; 1946-2000 65 654 238 400 16 .376

Governors Rivalries W-L-T FirstLast Fort Campbell 6- 7 -0 1949 1954 Presbyterian 0- 1 -0 1955 1955 School MetMet Georgetown (D.C.) 0- 1 -0 1998 1998 Rose Polytechnic 1- 1 -0 1940 1941 Akron 2- 5 -0 1980 1986 Georgetown (Ky.) 1- 0 -0 1949 1949 St. Joseph's (Ind.) 0- 1- 0 2001 2001 Arkansas at Monticello4- 2 -0 1949 1972 Henderson State 2- 2 -0 1953 1973 Samford0- 7 -0 1990 1999 Arkansas State 2- 5 -0 1940 1996 Illinois State 0- 1 -0 1990 1990 Stewart AFB1- 0 -0 1952 1952 Arkansas Tech2- 0 -0 1956 1957 Indiana State 0- 1 -0 1989 1989 South Florida 0- 1- 0 2000 2000 Athens 2- 0 -0 1948 1949 Jacksonville 1 -3 -0 1998 2001 Southeast Missouri 4- 6 -0 1953 1997 Bell Independents 1- 0 -0 1930 1930 Jacksonville State 6- 8 -3 1947 1979 Southern Illinois 2- 5 -0 1938 1992 Bethel (Ky.) 1- 1 -0 1930 1931 James Madison 3- 0 -0 1979 1981 Southwest Missouri 0- 1 -0 1989 1990 Bethel (Tenn.) 4- 1 -0 1931 1948 Kansas State 1- 0 -0 1987 1987 Temple0- 1 -0 1990 1990 Burlington JC 2- 0 -0 1940 1941 Kentucky State 8- 0 -0 1981 1991 Tennessee-Martin24-26 -2 1930 1997 Butler 0- 0- 0 2002 ____ Kentucky Wesleyan 4- 0 -0 1994 2001 Tennessee State 3- 6 -0 1988 1996 Camp Breckinridge 0- 3 -0 1951 1952 Knoxville College 2- 0 -0 1992 1993 Tennessee Tech15-25- 0 1938 1997 Campbellsville 1-2 -0 1998 2001 Lambuth 1- 0 -0 1932 1932 Tech Frosh3- 0 -0 1931 1936 Carson-Newman 3- 6 -0 1953 1975 Livingston 4- 0 -0 1978 1986 Tennessee Wesleyan 3- 2 -1 1938 1949 Catawba 0- 2- 0 2000 2001 Mars Hill 3- 0 -0 1976 1979 Toledo 0- 1 -0 1988 1988 Central Arkansas 0- 1 -0 1975 1975 Martin College 3- 0 -0 1938 1940 Troy State7- 7 -1 1947 1972 Central Florida 1- 1- 0 1983 1984 Maryville2- 0 -0 1949 1950 Tusculum 1- 0 -0 1998 1998 Centre 1- 0 -0 1948 1948 Memphis Navy 2- 0 -0 1954 1957 Union (Tenn.) 5- 6- 0 1937 1952 Charleston Southern0 -4 -0 1998 2001 Memphis State 0- 5 -0 1940 1957 Valparaiso 1 -3 -0 1998 2001 Chattanooga 0- 4 -0 1958 1968 Middle Tennessee 12-38-2 1936 1997 Vanderbilt Frosh0- 3 -1 1930 1946 Cincinnati 0- 4 -0 1985 1993 MTSU Frosh3- 1 -0 1931 1937 Virginia's College-Wise2 -1- 0 1999 2001 Clarksville All-Stars 1- 0 -0 1930 1930 Milligan 0- 2 -0 1940 1950 Western Kentucky 6-33-1 1940 1998 Clarksville Ind. 1- 0 -0 1930 1930 Millikin2- 0 -0 1950 1952 Western Ky. Frosh0- 4 -0 1930 1939 Cumberland (Tenn.) 6- 3 -1 1932 2000 Missouri Valley 0- 1 -0 1955 1955 Youngstown State 2- 6 -0 1973 1987 Davidson, N.C.0- 3- 0 1999 2001 Morehead State18-21-0 1962 2001 Dayton 1- 3 -0 1998 2001 Murray State 12-26-0 1953 1997 Number of Teams Played 85 Delta State 2- 2 -0 1947 1953 Murray State Frosh1- 4 -2 1930 1939 Number of Games Played 644 East Tennessee 12-14-2 1951 1978 Nicholls State 1- 3 -0 1976 1984 Number of Games Won 235 Eastern Kentucky 3-36-0 1959 1997 North Alabama6-13 -0 1949 1978 Number of Games Lost 393 Eastern Illinois 2- 5 -0 1958 1997 Northwood (Mich.) 1- 1 -0 1970 1971 Number of Games Tied 16 Findlay 1- 1 -0 1967 1968 Pensacola Navy 0- 4 -0 1937 1940

– 38 – "NEW HORIZONS" Governors All-time Lettermen A Shatu Blake 1990-92 Kwasi Clark 1997-99 Troy Dunnam 1980 Ralph Grant 1960-62 Russ Aaron 1975-78 Harris Blakley 1949-52 Ron Clark 1984-87 Ernest Dunson 1977-79 Aaron Gray 1993-96 Brett Adams 1998 Frank Blick 1976 Ron Clary 1951, 1954 Kenny Durden 1979-80 Eddie Gray 1962 Travis Adams 1997 Rodney Bly 1984-87 Alvin Clay 1986, 1988-90 Dennis Dyer 1967-69 James Green 1975-77 Hal Adkins 1980-83 Bobby Boddie 1988-91 Claude Clements 1963-65 Rusty Dyer 1980 Ron Green 1975-76 Mike Adragna 1983-85 Tom Boggeln 1998 Fred Clinard 1951 E Thomas Green 1946 Mike Akers 1972-73 Ray Bonar 1997 Harry Clyott 1949 Dale Edwards 1985-87 Eric Gregory 1990, 1992 Chris Alderson 1979-82 Neal Booker 1992-94 Henry Clyott 1948 Dean Edwards 1984-87 Jerry Gregory 1966-67 Bob Alexander 1952-56 Roderick Boose 1997-98 Rocky Cobb 1963-64 Duane Eggert 1982 Calvin Griffin 1980-81 Carlos Alexander 1959-60 Ben Boswell 1969-72 Cosmo Cochran 1977-80 Robert Elizer 1971-72 George Griffin 1956-57 Fred Alexander 1960-61 Merwin Bourne 1947-50 Jim Cole 1959 Joe Ellen 1971-72 Billy Griggs 1962, 1964 Jim Alexander 1967-68 Darrell Bowie 1984-86 Lance Cole 1989, 1991-93 Bo Elliot 1966-69 Joe Grimsley 1976-79 Ardell Allen 1989 Dusty Bowling 1997 Mike Cole 1987-88 Mike Elmore 1973-76 Joe Neal Grisham 1955-56 Mike Allen 1997-2000 Bill Boyd 1953 Rick Coleman 1976-78 Mark England 1999-00 Sam Gronewald 1999 Vince Allen 1983-86 Steve Brewer 1976-78 Bud Coley 1959-61 Frank Escobar 1997 H Dustin Anderson 1998-99 Creson Briggs 1947-49 Dan Coley 1974 Roger Estes 1955-56 Ronnie Hackney 1966-68 Elzie Anderson 1987-88 Bert Britton 1998-01 Rodney Collins 1967-69 David Evans 1977, 1979-80 Dwight Haddock 1978 Glenn Anderson 1978-79 Brent Brock 1999-00 Jack Collins 1952-53 Pride Evans 1970 Jamie Hagan 1988-91 Stacy Anderson 1996 Danny Brock 1977-80 Brian Colon 1996 Petty Ezell 1958 Lehman Hailey 1946 Rudi Argenti 1956-60 Michael Brooks 1999- Todd Conway 1989-90 F Lynn Hailstock 1976-79 Richie Armstrong 1987 Richard Brooks 1986 Don Cook 1973 Gary Fambrough 1962 Brad Hall 1998 Willie Armstrong 1981-83 Glyn Broome 1948-51 Paul Cooley 1971-73 Philip Farinella 1964-67 Charles Hall 1995-96 Curt Askew 1999 Antonio Brown 1985 Dick Cooper 1948-49 Scott Farnell 1985 Chuck Hamby 1984-85 Don Averitt 1967-68 Bobby Brown 1952-55 J.B. Cone 1968 Michael Farrell 1998-01 Darryl Hamilton 1988-91 James Avril 1993 Brandon Brown 1994 Tony Contadino 1971-74 Bobby Joe Faulk 1961-62 Fred Hamilton 1983 C.D. Aydelott 1949-50 Bucky Brown 1955-56 Chad Corley 1994 Don Felder 1981-82 Mike Hamilton 1982-85 B Donald Brown 1978-80 Al Corso 1953-56 Kevin Feldman 1993-94 Bill Hammon 1972-75 Jake Bacon 1999- John Brown 1982 Sean Counihan 1990-93 Ben Fendley 1947-50 Tim Hammond 1980-81 Josh Baggett 2001- Robert Brown 1972 Mark Covington 1975-77 Royce Fentress 1980-81 Jay Hampton 1991 Jay Bailey 2000- Russel Brown 1978-79 Richard Covington 1951 Chuck Field 1966-69 Ray Hampton 1978, 1980-82 Ron Bailey 1973-76 Wayne Brown 1961-63 Chuck Cowart 1983-86 Eddie Filyaw 1972-74 Philip Hancock 1993-96 Brian Baker 1998-01 Tony Brunetti 1989-92 John Crabbe 1992-95 George Fisher 1946-47 Ray Hand 1964 Jim Baker 1979-81 Jerry Bryant 1978-80 Joe Crabtree 1946 Jeff Fisher 1965 Randall Hankins 1994 Ray Baker 1951-53 Jerry Bryant 1984-85 Bill Craig 1949 Robbie Fisher 1987 Steve Harbin 1968-69 Rupert Baker 1960-62 Jeff Buffaloe 1988-89 Chris Cranford 1998 Aubrey Flagg 1965-66 Jim Hardie 1967-70 Carlton Balthrop 1949-52 Brad Buky 1973-74 Jimbo Crook 1979 Carlton Flatt 1962-64 Dean Hargis 1957-58 Craig Bangston 1970 Steve Bullard 1977-78 John Cron 1956 Howell Flat 1966-69 Mike Hargis 1970-73 Jimmie Banks 1966-67 Ed Bunio 1962-64 Clinton Cross 1985-86 Sammy Flatt 1962-64 Glenn Harkrader 1971-72 William Bardill 1948-49 Charlie Burchett 1946 Eric Cross 1991-93 Avery Fleming 2000- Juan Harp 1980 Bo Barker 1994-95 Dan Burden 1957-59 Cunningham Crow 1955-57 Bob Fletcher 1963-65 Jim Harrington 1957-58 Jim Barlow 1981-84 John Burgess 1982 Derrick Crutchfield 1989 Ernest Fletcher 1976-78 Bryan Harris 1998-01 David Barnes 1995-96 Moulton Burlison 1959-60 Jeff Crutchfield 1988-91 Mark Floyd 1972 James Harris 1977-79 Frank Barnes 1982-83 John L. Burns 1946 Pat Curran 2001- Larry Ford 1987, 1989 Preston Harris 1992-95 Harold Barnwell 1988 Stan Burns 1976-79 D Ted Fore 1952 Earl Harrison 1989 Reid Barr 1985-87 Jason Busby 1998- Bob Dagley 1992 Jeremy Forsythe 1998-01 Gary Hartfield 1989-92 Bud Barrett 1946-48 Pratt Busby 1958-59 Eric Dance 1989-90 Sonny Forte 1961-62 Eddie Hartner 1964 Kelly Barrett 1988-90 Pete Bush 1963-65 Mark Daniel 1977-80 Billly Ray Foster 1958-59 Brian Harvey 1990-91, Walter Bass 1981 Jack Bushofsky 1958-60 Richard Darden 1989-92 Hendricks Fox 1947-50 1993-94 Greg Baugh 1980, 83-84 Ulysses Butler 1989, 1992 Ray Darnell 1948-50 Scott Fox 1983-86 Mike Hawke 1992 Bob Baumgartner 1957-60 Bobby Byrd 1963-65 Walt Davic 1959 Jeff Franklin 1980-82 Bill Hawkins 1974 Buddy Baumgarner 1973-74 Kaelin Byrd 1982 Johnny Davis 1997 Ed Fredette 1961 Howard Hawkins 1955-56 Broderick Bayless 1979 C Tim Davis 1999 Dexter Freeman 1978-80 Perry Haymore 1959 Chuck Beach 1972 Shawn Cage 1995-96 Tyrone Davis 1996 Dennis Friendly 1992-95 Dick Hays 1948-51 Josh Beach 1997-98 Matt Cahal 1987 J.D. Dawson 1994-95 Charlie Frith 1952 Stephen Haywood 1993-96 Bunky Beasley 1990-92 Buddy Calvin 1966, 1968 Jim Dawson 1982 Sid Fritts 1977-78 Andrew Healy 1998 Mike Backer 1984 Mike Campbell 1976 Justin Deardorff 2000- Ronnie Fuqua 1968-71 Bill Heineman 1957-58 Clinton Bell 1977-80 Eddie Carlton 1978-79 Steve Deavor 1959-62 G Gerald Hemmer 1955 Homer Bell 1947-50 Fay Ray Caroland 1963 Sonny Defilippis 1979-80 James Gallman 1988 Ryan Henley 2001- Joe Bell 2001- Teddy Carruthers 2000- Don Derrick 1974-77 Cecil Gann 1951-52 Justin Henry 2000- Johnny Bell 1998-2000 D.J. Carter 1990-93 Bill Desmond 1988 Keith Garbinski 1993 Jody Herbert 1980-82 Ronnie Bell 1966 Fred Carter 1991-92 Doyle Dickerson 1971 Otis Gardner 1994-96 Daniel Herndon 1997-2000 Steve Bell 1968-69 Kevin Carter 1975-77 Jacob Dickson 1994-96 Brandon Garner 2000-01 Todd Herndon 1984-87 Billy Bennett 1947-50 Martels Carter 1998-99 Tommy Dillard 1964-65 Justin Garner 1999-01 Jules Hewitt 1995-98 Butch Bennett 1966-68 Steve Carter 1975-76 Bucky Dixon 1990-91 James Garrett 1991-92 Anthony Hickey 1990-92 Virgil Benton 1972 Rico Caruthers 1996 Tommy Dobbs 1963-66 Leon Garrett 1946-49 Tim Hickey 1977-80 Roy Berkemeier 1984-87 Calvin Carver 1974 Greg Dolberry 1993-95 Bo Garrison 1992 Art Hicks 1970-71 Mike Bernikow 1975-76 Charles Cates 1955-57 Ronnie Dollar 1960 Charles Gentry 1946-49 Matt Hicks 1996 Ray Berube 1988 Louis Catignani 1946-48 Tom Donnelly 1961-62 Terry Gentry 1984-86 Mike Hicks 1987 Montrell Besley 2001- William Cephus 1991-92 Brandon Doom 1996-99 Dan Ghiden 1974 Ricky Hicks 1966-68 Mike Betts 1975-78 Steve Chandler 1970-72 Jeff Doss 1979 Sammy Gholston 1986-89 Rick Highsmith 1972-73 Bob Bible 1975-77 Marlin Chapman 1982-85 Jake Dotson 1998-99 Bruce Gibbs 1966-69 Joey Hill 1986 Tommy Bigham 1963-66 Gordon Chatman 1984 Don Downum 1973 Rory Gibbs 1999-00 Lloyd Hill 1953-54 Jim Billet 1972 Cody Chilcutt 1988 Roy Dowery 1993 Ken Goad 1961-62, 1964 Ralph Hill 1993-96 Waldo Binkley 1947-50 Tim Chilcutt 1963-65 Tom Dozier 1970-71 Lawrence Godfrey 1986-87 Virgil Hill 1954-55 Alfred Bins 1975-76 Chad Choate 1948-49, 1950 Mark Drain 1987 Johnny Golden 1968-69 Samy Hillman 1990-92 Chris Black 1997-98 Tracy Christa 1986-87 Bill Drebushinko 1951-52 Jeff Gooch 1992-95 Ronald Hinton 1980 Larry Black 1963-65 Randy Christophel 1975-78 Amos Drummond 1981 Don Goode 1985-87 Leon Hite 1992-94 Thomas Black 2001- Rick Christophel 1971, Jimmy Drye 1948-50 Rick Goodhart 1972 Brandon Hodge 1982 Bill Blair 1969-72 1973-74 Jerome Duguid 1977-80 Garry Gordon 1987-88 Ed Hodges 1949 Mike Blair 1983-86 Rob Christophel 1981-82 Landon Dunaway 1994-97 Charles Gragg 1972 Ernie Hodges 1948-50 Ron Blair 1998-01 James Church 1980-81 David Dunlap 1997 Doug Granito 1996-98 Lance Hoeltke 1995

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Ben Hoemann 1998 L Mike Mignone 1982-85 Jimmy Ogden 1968-70 Murray Pride 1962-63 David Hogan 1993 Bobby Ladd 1949-50, 1952 Joe Milam 1952 John Ogles 1963-66 Rufus Pugh 1986 J.P. Hogan 2000- Lynn Lamb 1970-73 Anthony Mills 1984 Martin Ogles 1960 Steve Puthoff 1977-80 Richard Hogan 1992-94 Paul Lane 1977 Charlie Mills 1975 Mike Ogg 1998-01 Q Johnny Hogue 1968 James Laney 1990-91 Freeman Milton 1987 Andre O'Kelley 1988-90 Charles Quarles 1949-52 Kevin Holbert 1988 Joe Langham 1986-87 Brad Minear 1983-86 Maurice Oldham 1986-87 Hunter Quarles 1968-69 Donny Holland 1968-69 Mal Langston 1953 Rick Miniat 1987 Billie Oliver 1986 James Quarles 1947-49 Todd Hood 1987-88, 1990 Robert Lassiter 1948 Clifford Mitchell 1952-53 Woodson Oliver 1948 Teddy Quarles 1971 Bill Horton 1969 Jerry Lawhon 1965-67 Mike Mitchell 1997 Zachary Orton 2000- Josh Quillen 1999-00 Chris Horton 1993-96 Ronald Lawrence 1981 Barry Monda 1978 Lee Roy Overstreet 1958-60 R Wayne Horton 1999-01 Tommy Leaf 1997-98 Scott Monger 1981-84 Danny Overton 1967-68 Mark Raby 1966-68 Dwight Houston 1973-74 Mark Leath 1981-82 Bob Monnet 1957-58 Lamar Owens 1980-81 Frank Ramsey 1951-53 W.H. Howse 1947-48 Victor Leavell 1984-85 Bobby Montgomery 1993-96 Mike Owens 1979-80, 1982 Rico Ransom 1985-88 Tennille Hudgins 1997-99 Mike Ledney 1987 Coveak Moody 1974-77 William Owens 1977-79 Curtis Ray 1986-89 Michael Hudson 1994-96 Carey Lee 1959 Carl Moore 1946 Dan Owsley 1956-57 Tyler Ray 1991 Mike Hudson 1978-81 Jim Legg 1975-76 Jermaine Moore 1993-96 P Craig Raye 1974 David Huffman 1993-96 Vernon Lesser 1991-93 Malcolm Moore 1954-56 James Pacouloute 1992 Mackel Reagan 1987-89 Gerald Hughes 1999- Earl Lester 1989-92 Matt Moore 2001- Steve Pardue 1982-84 Adam Rector 2001- Jim Hughes 1969-71 Bobby Lewis 1951-53 Patrick Moore 1984 Kerry Parchman 1997-99 Benji Reece 2001 Mike Hughes 1986 Mike Lewis 1985-87, 1989 Richard Moore 1959-62 Cobb Parker 1959-62 Carl Reed 1999-00 Danny Hunley 1970 Todd Lewis 1982 Mike Moorefield 1948 Jerry Parker 1980 Kermit Reed 1999-2000 J.W. Hunt 1977 Tom Lincoln 1947-50 John Moran 1998 Jeff Parrish 1997-98 Sam Reeks 1948-49 Trevor Hunt 1988-91 Willie Little 1992-95 Jerome Morris 1987 Myers Parson 1972 Matt Reel 1999-2000 Kailik Hunter 1990 Jacky Littlejohn 1999 George Morton 1946-49 Ronnie Parson 1964-66 Nat Reeves 1980 Brian Hurlocker 1994-95 Tony Lockhart 1995-98 Mickey Moseley 1960 Joe Pasley 1990-91 Charles Reinhart 1958 Arnold Huskey 1963-65 Coby Lonas 1997-98 Rick Mosier 1970-71 Gary Patrick 1979 Ben Reust 2001- I Rodney Long 1981 Ambrose Moss 1946 Tulsa Payette 1999-01 Jimmy Reynolds 1973-75 Sid Ingram 1957-59 Leggett Lovan 1951 Fred Motes 1982-83, 1985-86 Carlos Payne 1994-96 Rickey Rice 1983-85 Dan Inman 1974 James Loydd 1991-94 Marvin Mouzon 1990-92 Jeff Payne 1986 Bobby Rich 1952 Jaime Iracheta 1997 Deric Lucas 1995-96 Melvin Mouzon 1989 John Payne 1992-93 Kenny Richardson 1981 J Ray Lucas 1954-55 Rosby Mulkey 1957 Marc Pendelton 1972 Kevin Richer 1996 Darius Jackson 1999- Ron Lunsford 1973-74 Kevin Mulloney 1981 Zeb Perdue 1980-81 Ken Riddle 1966 Jason Jackson 1988-91 Jacob Luthardt 1992-93 Stephen Munnell 1990-93 Damian Perry 1995-97 Mike Riddle 1964-65, 1969 Semaj Jackson 1994-95 Alvin Lynch 1988 Randy Murphree 1988-91 Jason Perry 1988-90 Dave Ridley 2001- Thomas James 1999-00 John Lyons 1991 N Scott Perry 1973 Jerry Roberson 1952-53 Mike Jared 1972 Rodney Lyons 2001 Paul Nadeau 1972 Gregg Peterson 1997 Brad Roberts 2000 Billy Joe Jeans 1964-67 M Edward Nance 1952 Chad Pfalmer 1999-00 Harold Roberts 1967-70 Quinton Jefferson 1998 David Maddox 1998 William Nathaniel 1984-86 Corey Phillips 2001- John Roberts 1946 Chris Jenkins 1980-82 Dedric Maffett 1997-99 Cisco Navas 1995-96 David Phillips 1968-70 Jim Robinett 1981-82 Taylon Jenkins 1997-98 Danny Magrans 1990 Tracy Neal 1984-85 Paul Phipps 1946-47 Al Tate Rogers 1954-55 Bryan Johnson 2000- John Maher 1992 Don Neff 1972-74 Landon Pickett 1971-73 Bud Rogers 1975 Calvin Johnson 1986-89 Bo Majors 1983-85 Larry Negron 1966-68 Neil Pierce 1988 Rodney Rogers 1964-65 Chip Johnson 1974 Rod Malone 1987 Ken Newman 1960 Adam Pineo 1997-98 Marlon Roland 1996 Courtney Johnson 1996 Chad Marshall 1997-2000 Mike Newton 1980-82 Allen Pitt 1994 Corey Rolle 1996 Dowis Johnson 1963 Larry Marshall 1946 Nick Nichols 1960 Doug Pittenger 1966-67 John Rone 1998-99 Greg Johnson 1974 Scott Marshall 1985 Joe Nixon 1950 Bill Pless 1947-48 Mike Ross 1974, 1977-78 James Johnson 1969 Alonzo Martin 1981 Gerald Noble 1970-71 Kirk Pointer 1992-95 Pete Ross 1959 James (J.J. ) Johnson John Martin 1952-54 Rodney Nobles 1973-76 Tony Policare 1988-89 Jeff Rowan 1999-00 1983-84 Pat Martin 1947 Shane Nolan 2000- Bobby Pope 1951 Frank Rubel 1947-49 J.J. Johnson 1978 Rick Martin 1982 Bill Noll 1999- Scott Pope 1985-87 Don Runyon 1976 Kenny Johnson 1969-71 Jamie Maslar 1988-90 Nick Norcia 1977-80 Alonzo Porter 1995-96 Dale Russell 1969 Mike Johnson 1970-71 Brandon Masters 1997 Herman Norfleet 1948 Gordon Potter 1949-50 Mike Rutledge 1972 Terry Johnson 1967-70 Drew Massey 1999-00 Jim Nypaver 1974 Ted Potter 1956-59 Ray Rye 1946-47 Tyke Johnson 1984 Kenny Maxwell 1982 O Ben Powell 1996 Bill Ryznic 1982 Floyd Jones 1980-81, 1984 Thomas Maxwell 1990-91 Charles Oakley 1948-50, Gordon Powers 1977, 1979 S Greg Jones 1979-81 Tim Maxwell 1973, 1975 1952-53 Greg Poynter 1989 Glenn Sager 1947-48 J.D. Jones 1947-48 Paul Mayer 1974 L.E. Oakley 1947-50 Kevin Prevost 1986 Mike Salas 1982-83 Les Jones 1975-76 Melvin Maynard 1946 Jim Odum 1951-52 Jack Price 1946 Frank Sales 1991 Tom Jones 1962-65 Todd Mazzaferro 1993-96 Oscar Odum 1952-53, 1955 Matt Price 1991 Jerry Salley 1986-87 Robert Joy 1987 DeAunte McAfee 1996, 1998- Brad Justus 1998-99; 99 K Terry McCabe 1973-76 Ken Karasinski 1963-65 Al McClearn 1954-56 Mike Katzman 1981-82 Mark McClintock 1999- Gary Kaufman 1971-74 Kevin McClure 1987-88 Lorenzo Keenan 1975-76 Andy McCollum 1977-80 Jim Kehoe 1981-84 Scott McCormick 1992-95 Charlie Keith 1972 Dan McCullough 1973-76 Steve Keller 1966-68 Tom McDonald 1966-68 Eugene Key 1956-58 John McDuffie 1993-94 Chris Keylon 1987, 1989 William McElroy 1980-82 Tom Kilcrease 1980-81 Jackie McGowan 1983-84 Arthur King 1991-93 John McKay 1955-58 Brock King 1999-01 Ron McKinney 1959-61 Earnest King 1996 Jeff McMillan 1979-81 Jeff King 1982, 1984 Tom McMillan 1986-89 Steve Kinney 1968-69 James McNair 1980 Jerry Knight 1972 Edward McSwine 1988-91 Jon Kok 1969-70 Mike Meador 1976-79 Jim Kolodziej 1980-82 Mike Merriman 1995-98 Governors Seniors: Kneeling—(L-R) Jay Bailey, Matt Schmitz, Mike Brooks, Phil Krug 1949-51 James Mesidor 1990-92 Darius Jackson, Jason Busby, and Josh Theriot; Standing—Rhett Rutledge, Bob Kulakowski 1955-56 Justin Meyer 2001- Ed Kulakowski 1951-53 Randy Michael 1980-81 Brad Justus, Thomas Sexton, head coach Bill Schmitz, Mark McClintock, Jake Carl Kurzrock 1979-81 Tommy Michael 1980-84 Bacon and Billy Noll.

– 40 – "NEW HORIZONS" Governors All-time Lettermen Matt Sanders 1998 Pat Wilson 1982-85 Darral Wright 1988 Tony Sanders 1981 Bill Stacy 1957-58 V Geoff Stahl 2001- Jerry Vandiver 1983-85 Robert Witherspoon 1982 Derwin Wright 1987-90 Travis Sanders 1993-94, David Wood 1946 Grad Wright 1988-91 1996 Jeremy Stansbury 1997-99 Brian Vaughn 1983-86 LeNorris Staples 1997-99 Jason Vaughn 1994 Andy Woodard 1994 Keith Wright 1977-78 Lou Sandora 1982 Tommy Woodring 1965-67 Leslie Wright 1972 Mac Sands 1954 Marty Staten 1987-88 Leon Vaughn 1952, Jeff Stec 1990-93 1955-56 Charles Woods 1990-92 Phillip Wright 1980-84 Dave Satterfield 1963-64 Craig Woods 1978-79 Y Pat Sawyer 1952 Bryan Stege 1975-78 Wylie Vickery 1962-64 Terry Stephens 1972 W Don Woods 1954-56 Henry Yarber 1974-76 Wayne Sawyer 1969-71 Ondra Woods 1980-81 Brian Yarbrough 1983-84 Bill Scarbrough 1951 Terry Stephens 1982 Jake Waddell 1996 Mike Steward 1973-74 Tony Wade 1971-73 Richard Woods 1973-74 Calon Yeldon 1992-93 Matt Schmitz 1999- Ron Woosley 1971-72 David Young 1994-96 Justin Schrader 1997-2000 Hubert Stewart 1947 David Wagner 1955-56 Billy Stinson 1967 Brandon Walcott 1999- Richard Wozniak 1977-80 Mack Young 1990-92 Greg Schultheis 1998 Z Alan Sconiers 1983 Bob Stiscak 1962 David Walker 1970-71 Mark Stokes 1981-84 Johnny Walker 1979-80 Andy Zachariasen 2001- Ed Scott 1947 Ricky Zitzman 1981-82 Hubert Scott 1958 Ray Stone 1959-61 Noojin Walker 1956-57 Leroy Scott 1988, 1991 David Stooksbury 1991-94 Shelton Walker 1999-2000 Jim Scroggins 1964-65 Jason Stooksbury 1997 Jack Wallace 1960 Roland Scruggs 1981 Patrick Storey 1993 Brent Waller 1988-89 Jerry Seay 1970-72 Jimmy Stowe 1960-62 Randy Waller 1969 Ron Sebree 1975-78 Dusty Stoy 1982-85 Tommy Waller 1979-82 Todd Seiple 1987-88 Scott Strain 1971-72 Eddie Walls 1983-86 Melton Self 1949-50 Bryan Stringer 1979 Tom Walls 1966-67 Rob Senft 1982-85 Bryan Styles 1986-87 Calvin Walter 1963-66 Edgar Settlers 1946-47 Howard Suiter 1960-61 Mickey Warden 1974 Kerry Severson 1989 Pete Sullivan 1951 Keith Ware 1989 Thomas Sexton 1999- Ritchie Sullivan 1971-72 Calvin Warner 1970 Anthony Shacklett 1985-86 Bob Svarda 1972-73 Joe Warren 1987 Adam Shaffer 1997-98 Mark Swafford 1988-89 Larry Washington 1997-2000 Clarence Sharp 1969 Tim Swearingen 1993 Marcus Watkins 1992-95 Darren Sharp 1997-98 David Sweetland 1998-01 Fred Waters 1992-93 Ron Shegog 1984-85 Ed Swiderski 1954-57 Greg Watson 1982 Michael Shelton 1980-82 Michael Swift 1992-95 Bobby Way 1953-55 Gary Shephard 1971 Bob Swope 1949-50 Wayne Weaver 1966 John Shephard 1997-2000 Brad Sykes 2001- Mark Webb 1974-75 Steve Shia 1970-72 T Tom Webb 1973-74 Roland Shields 1979, John Talley 1978 Mark Webber 1983 1981-82 Emp Taylor 1988 Terry Wedley 1987 Sal Shields 1981-82 Horace Taylor 1946 Bodie Welch 1995-98 Carlos Shippy 2000 Jerry Taylor 1964-67 Bobby Wells 1981-82 Raymone Shockley 1989 Matt Taylor 1996 Eric Wells 1989-91 Tyrone Shorter 1994-95 Nate Taylor 1987 Walter Wells 1988-89 Anthony Simmons 1985-87 Ryan Taylor 2001- Karl Wenzel 1994-97 Renard Simmons 1991 Terry Taylor 1984-85 Tommy Westbrook 1970-71 Bert Simpson 1956-59 Richard Teague 1978-81 Mark Westfall 1979 James Simpson 1993-95 Kevin Temple 1972 Robert Westrich 1997 Ronnie Simpson 1968-69 Kenneth Thacker 1988 Kurt Wetterer 1999- Clifford Simms 1958-61 Josh Theriot 1999- Chip Whitaker 1966 Robert Sizemore 1971-74 Dave Thomas 1994-96 George White 1965-67 Steve Skelton 1991-93 Hugh Thomas 1984-87 Greg Whitehead 1997-98 Ted Skipper 1996-99 Sammy Thomas 1974 Waddell Whitehead 1975-77 Eric Slater 1990 David Thompson 1971-73 Chris Wiggins 1994-96 Mike Sliptchuik 1984-87 Jim Thompson 1971-73 Gerald Wiley 1955-57 Bonnie Sloan 1969-72 Leonardo Thompson 1993-94 Shane Wiley 1989 Buck Small 1987 Rod Thompson 1996 Josh Wilkerson 1997 Everett Smalls 1982-83 DeShaunta Thornton 2001- Kenneth Wilkerson 1980-81, Amiziah Smith 1994-96 Dennis Thorpe 1995 1984 Ed Smith 1971-72 Julius Thorpe 1989, 1991-93 Brett Williams 1978-80 Jesse Smith 1993-95 Tom Thoss 1971-72 Carl Williams 1979 Jody Smith 1990-93 Antoine Thrift 1993-94 Daniel Williams 1992, John Smith 1948 Terrance Tillman 1996 1994-96 Kevin Smith 1996 O.T. Todd 1995-98 David Williams 1976-77 Kim Smith 1949, 1951-54 Phil Todd 1975-78 Donald Williams 1973 Leon Smith 1958 Andy Toombs 1964-66 Gary Williams 1993-96 Mike Smith 1977-80 Larry Torrence 1999- Henry Williams 1947-49 Rod Smith 1983-84 Cameron Towles 1984-87 James Williams 1953 Ted Smith 1955-56 Jim Treest 1986-89 John Williams 1998 Terry Smith 1995-96 Connie Tripp 1975 Michael Williams 1985-88 Woodrow Smith 1979 Robert Tripp 1974-75 Reggie Williams 1990-92 Jimmy Smithson 1949, 1951 Mike Troutman 1979-81 Robert Williams 1981 Mark Snead 1991-93 Charles Tucker 1979-82 Steve Williams 1982-84 Bill Sneathen 1990-92 Chris Tucker 1986-89 Thomas Williams 1994-96 Julius Sneed 1947-50 Rodney Tucker 1979-82 Darius Willis 1991-92 Duke Snyder 1990 Norman Tunnell 1956-58 Trae Willis 2001- Steve Sorrells 1981 Lester Turman 1951 Alton Wilson 1948-49 Robert Sotherland 1970 Bobby Turner 1979 Barry Wilson 1991-94 Mark Southall 1984-87 Bob Turrentine 1946 Carl Wilson 1970-71 Vince Tweddell 1998 D. Tyrone Wilson 1995-96 Homer Sowell 1957 Governors Captains: Kneeling—(L-R) Thomas Jamie Spicer 1990-93 Steve Tyson 1987-88, 90 Dave Wilson 1992-93 Jack Sproul 1981 U Dustin Wilson 1998-01 Sexton and Jason Busby; Standing—Justin Henry, Mike Spurlock 1973 Gerald Uetz 1958-59 Freddy Wilson 1986-87 head coach Bill Schmitz and Mark McClintock. James Upton 1992-95

– 41 – 2002 GOVERNORS FOOTBALL Athletics Department Staff great respect among her peers. Holt led her team to the 1991 OVC tourney championship and the 1992 regular-season title—both firsts in APSU history. In fact, the team's 1991 tourney title was the first recorded by a non-Kentucky school in OVC history. Holt's coaching abilities long have been recognized by her peers. Roy Gregory Chuck Kimmel Rip Watts Cheryl Holt Four times she has earned "Coach Executive Director of Assistant Athletics Development Officer Special Assistant to the of the Year" citations, including the University Advance- Director and A.D. and Senior 1991 and 1992 seasons. ment Head Athletic Trainer Women's Administrator Also, her teams annually are one of APSU's strongest academically. A Columbus, Ohio, native, Holt lymphoma—cancer of the lymph He was elected the Roy Gregory graduated from Ohio State in 1969. nodes. After a long roller coaster organization's president in 1998 af- Roy Gregory was named execu- She earned her master's degree in battle and more than 20 chemo- ter serving as secretary/treasurer of tive director of University Advance- physical education from Austin Peay therapy treatments, the cancer is in SEATA since 1992. He was elected ment in 2001after serving in that ca- and began her coaching career in remission. District Nine director for NATA in pacity as interim director since Fall 1972 at Springfield (Tenn.) High Gregory, a Fulton, Miss., native, 2000 and was co-chair of the host 2000. School as girls basketball coach. graduated from Tennessee-Chatta- committee for Summer 2000's na- Prior to his appointment, he Her first college coaching expe- nooga in 1968. He was a three-sea- tional convention. In summer 2001, served four years as the University's rience came at the University of Mis- son starter at nose guard for the he was elected NATA secretary/ assistant athletics director for mar- sissippi, where she served as assis- Mocs. treasurer for the 2001-02 year. keting and promotions after a distin- tant volleyball coach. The next sea- Gregory and his wife, Barbara, Last January, Kimmel was in- guished career as a college football son, Holt was named Lady Rebels have two grown daughters, Valerie ducted into the TATS Hall of Fame. coach. head coach, leading the team to a and Erin Hedrick. Last summer, he received the NATA Gregory responded to his new- Top 20 national ranking. From Ole Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer est challenges just as he has done Miss, Holt headed to Miami as head Award. with every other challenge during Chuck Kimmel coach for four seasons and helped In November 1990, Kimmel was his life—with great enthusiasm and Chuck Kimmel is in his 22nd sea- the program gain a Top 20 national appointed assistant athletics direc- tireless energy. Despite his new title, son as Austin Peay athletics trainer ranking. tor. Among his duties, he is director he continues to work closely with for all men and women's sports and During her APSU tenure, she of the sports medicine program and Governors athletics, especially in 11th as assistant athletics director. has coached the women's tennis facility supervisor. fundraising areas. A valuable athletic department team, initiated the women's softball Kimmel was honored in spring Austin Peay athletics has seen member, Kimmel came to APSU program and assisted with Lady 1995 by spending two weeks work- the rewards of Gregory's leadership. from East Tennessee State, where Govs basketball. ing at the U.S. Olympic Training He spearheaded three Louise he served three years as assistant Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mandrell concerts, plus ones by trainer after obtaining his master’s Rip Watts degree (1978). He and his wife, Patty, have Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood Rip Alan Watts works Born in Hopkinsville, Ky., three children, Chad, 22, a Spring and Linda Davis. Those concerts collaboratively with Roy Gregory, Kimmel grew up in Frankfort, Ky. 2002 APSU graduate and now grad have been the largest fund-raising executive director for University ad- (1972 Franklin County High School student at Kansas State; Meredith, efforts in APSU history, netting the vancement in the APSU Advance- graduate). 20, a junior at Memphis University, athletic department more than ment Office. He also works closely Kimmel is a University of Ken- and Adam, 17. $300,000. with the APSU athletics in market- Gregory also heads the annual tucky graduate (1976), having served as a student athletic trainer Cheryl Holt ing, promtions and fundraising. Governors Club membership drive He joined Austin Peay in Sep- and sparked changes in the giving for the football team three seasons Cheryl Holt is in her 21st year and the Wildcats NIT basketball with Austin Peay's athletic depart- tember 2001 after 19 successful levels. years in sales and, just as impor- Gregory's fund-raising abilities championship club his senior sea- ment and fourth as an administrator. son. He next moved to East Ten- She was named special assistant tantly, as one of APSU’s most active were evident during his six-year ten- alumni. ure as APSU's football coach. He nessee. to the athletics director and senior Kimmel is certified by the Na- women's administrator in July 1997. Watts earned a bachelor’s de- chiefly was responsible for the gree in business administration from department's initiation of the ever- tional Athletic Trainers Association Her responsibilities include APSU in 1975 and an associate de- growing Governors Fishing Tourna- (NATA) and licensed by the state and heading athletics department special gree in banking from Vanderbilt Uni- ment. widely respected among his peers. projects, serving as liaison to versity in 1978. Gregory came to Austin Peay as He served as president of the Ten- women's athletics and advising Loos In 1984, he became owner of head football coach in December nessee Athletic Trainers’ Society on gender-equity issues. Rip Alan Watts Auto Sales, 1990. He took over a program that (TATS) from 1989-1993, and re- Holt is in her 25th season as a Clarksville. In 1994, he established went winless in 1990 and directed it ceived the 1991 TATS College Ath- Division I head volleyball coach and R&B Investments, through which he to a 5-6 record in 1991. He was letic Trainer Of The Year. 20th at APSU, amassing more than became co-owner and manager of named Tennessee "Football Coach Kimmel served from 1981-1992 450 coaching victories, nearly 325 local real estate. In June 2000, he of the Year" by the Tennessee as exhibits chairman for the South- of those coming while heading the also became a dealer for Ryder Sportswriters Association. east Athletic Trainers Association Lady Govs' program. Truck Rental. That initial season, Gregory also (SEATA). He was presented that She is the dean of both Austin From 1975-82, Watts was a was challenged physically and men- organization’s district award in 1988 Peay coaches and the OVC volley- banker with First National Bank, tally when he was diagnosed with and its Service Award in 1997. ball coaches, where she has earned

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Dr. Johnnie Smith Dr. Johnnie C. Smith is in her first year as Austin Peay's athletics aca- demic coordinator, replacing Dr. Joe Luckey. Smith, however, isn't new to Austin Peay. She moved to her new post af- ter serving as APSU's director of academic advisement for one year. Dr. Johnnie Smith Brad Kirtley Glinda Manning Debbie Bedell The native of Fort Mitchell, Ala., has Director of Academic Sports Information Compliance Coordinator Business and Ticket resided in the Clarksville area for Service for Athletics Director Manager more than 10 years. Smith served in several administrative positions since arriving at APSU in 1992 and working his way up from collection Girardeau) sports information staff. ployee of the Year in 1986-87. has a strong background in counsel- department manager to branch man- His journalism career began as Manning's athletic department ing, advising and organizational ager to the assistant manager of the a part-time sportswriter in Cape career began in 1977 as athletics management. consumer loan department. Girardeau while a student at South- ticket manager, and she was el- She earned her bachelor's de- In addition to a high level of past east Missouri State. He transferred evated to executive aide in 1981, a gree in public management from involvement in the Jaycees, Watts’ to the University of Missouri (Co- post she held for four years. Austin Peay in 1989, her master's in community activities include mem- lumbia), and, as a journalism stu- During her athletic department human services and counseling from bership in the Clarksville Chamber dent, covered the Kansas City tenure, she also has served as Gov- Murray State in 1992 and her doc- of Commerce and Madison Street Chiefs for the university's daily ernors Club executive secretary, con- torate in administration and supervi- United Methodist Church, where he newspaper. cessions manager and district and sion from Tennessee State Univer- serves on the financial committee. After graduation (bachelor of regional basketball tourney directors. sity in 2000. For the past three years, he has vol- journalism, 1976), he returned to She continues to serve as the APSU Dr. Smith has published an ar- unteered as a youth soccer coach Cape Girardeau as a full-time sports- Athletics Hall of Fame administrative ticle titled "The Impact of H.S. GPA and a youth assistant baseball writer for “The Southeast Missourian” assistant. and Greek Organizations on Reten- coach. newspaper, where he was named Manning received her bachelor's tion" in the Journal of Educational He is a member of the APSU sports editor in December 1978. His of science (education) degree in Opportunity. In addition, she has Governors Club and the President’s sports sections were judged second 1990. authored many short inspirational Society. He and his wife established and third best among Missouri news- She is married to Max Manning. articles in newsletters. a scholarship at APSU in memory of papers by The Missouri Press Asso- She has two daughters, Wendy Her professional affiliations in- their son. The Cameron Ford Watts ciation. Lipscomb and Christi Richardson, is clude Graduate of Leadership- Memorial Scholarship is given annu- A former member of the Missouri a proud grandmother of Owen Jr., Clarksville, former member of the ally to disabled students. Watts has Sportswriters and Sportscasters As- and Warren Lipscomb, ages 11 and Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, organized four annual golf scrambles sociation, he served three years as 9, respectively, and Nate and Wade Board of Directorate for Treehouse with proceeds earmarked for the the organization's president follow- Richardson, ages 4 and 2. Day Care, secretary of Tennessee scholarship. ing one year as vice president. Association of Special Programs, Watts and his wife, the former Kirtley joined the Southeast Mis- Debbie Bedell Hospitality Moderator of Regional souri sports information staff in Au- Sandra Ford, have two sons, Debbie Bedell is in her sixth Educational Opportunity Conference gust 1983 before moving to Conner, 9, and Carson, 3. year as Austin Peay's athletic busi- and member of numerous other or- Clarksville and APSU. ness and ticket manager. ganizations. Also, she served as He is an active member of Brad Kirtley After serving one year as assis- softball coach for a community CoSIDA (College Sports Information women and coed team, YMCA bas- Brad Kirtley is in his 19th year tant ticket manager, Bedell was el- Directors of America), serving on its ketball coach, Northwest League as Austin Peay sports information di- evated to her current post in July Job Seekers Committee. baseball and soccer coach. rector. 1996. He is married to the former Jan Smith is the former owner of As sports information director, Bedell oversees all department Dixon, an information technology Clarksville Tours Charter Service, Kirtley is responsible for publicizing budget operations and manages in- specialist at Trane. and she is an active member of the APSU's 15 men and women's sports, dividual game-ticket operations. Greater St. James Baptist Church. including producing brochures, pro- In March 1994, Bedell joined the Glinda Manning Her husband, Fred, is a narcot- grams and calendars, writing weekly APSU athletics department after ics agent for the Montgomery County releases and handling all statistics' Glinda Manning has worn many working in the University's records Sheriff’s Department. They have a data. He also provides athletics in- hats during her APSU tenure. and registration office. son, Lorinzo, age 12. formation to APSU's alumni publica- She has served as compliance Bedell has been involved in the tion. coordinator since July 1993. Her re- Staff Council and has headed the Additionally, he assists in game sponsibilities include rules compli- Dunn Center's March of Dimes Walk- promotions. He is involved in sev- ance; serving student athletes by America campaign. eral job-related committees and ac- overseeing housing, books, financial She was selected APSU Em- tivities, including working OVC aid and scholarships; educating ployee of the Quarter in Spring 1998. championship events and the 1993 coaches on rules/rule changes plus A New Jersey native, Bedell has NCAA Regional Basketball Tourna- monitoring practice schedules. two grown children, Chris and Mel- ment in Nashville. Prior to her promotion as com- issa Gibbs. Kirtley assumed his duties Feb. pliance coordinator, Manning served 16, 1984, coming to APSU from eight years as athletics administra- Southeast Missouri State's (Cape tive assistant. She was APSU Em-

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Cody Bush Corey Carlin Tony Collins Scott Combs Becky Crowe-Padgett Susie Gardner Brian Hetland Assistant SID Assistant Volleyball Assistant Men’s Assistant Men’s Assistant Women's Head Women’s Assistant Baseball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball

Tavares Jackson Bud Jenkins Joni Johnson Mark Leroux Yvonne Lowe Karen Lovell Gary McClure Assistant Women’s Facilities Assistant Athletic Head Men’s/ Head Track/ Assistant Athletic Head Baseball Basketball Trainer Women’s Golf Cross Country Trainer

Tara McCoy Cedric McKinney Angie McLean Tara Pfeifler Kelley Poole Brian Surface Howard Wooster Head Softball Assistant Facilities Head Women's Athletics Secretary Head Women’s Head Men’s Head Rifle Tennis Soccer Tennis Coach Administration Coaches Position/Telephone ...... Name Baseball (Men) ...... 221-6266 ...... Gary McClure Athletics Director ...... 221-7903 ...... Dave Loos Assistant ...... 221-7902 ...... Brian Hetland Secretary/Ticket Assistant ...... 221-7904 ...... Tara Pfeifler Basketball (Men) ...... 221-7904 ...... Dave Loos Assistant Athletics Directors Assistant ...... 221-7706 ...... Tony Collins Athletic Trainer ...... 221-6110 ...... Chuck Kimmel Assistant ...... 221-7705 ...... Scott Combs Marketing/Promotions ...... 221-1019 ...... Roy Gregory Basketball (Women) ...... 221-7202 ...... Susie Gardner Academic Services ...... 221-7605 ...... Dr. Johnnie Smith Assistant ...... 221-7988 ...... Becky Crowe-Padgett Intern ...... 221-7605 ...... Seth Schwartz Assistant ...... 221-6183 ...... Tavares Jackson Special Assistant to A.D. and Senior Women's Admininstrator Cross Country (Men/Women) ...... 221-7211 ...... Yvonne Lowe ...... 221-7203 ...... Cheryl Holt Football (Men) ...... 221-7991 ...... Bill Schmitz Business/Ticket Manager ...... 221-7761 ...... Debbie Bedell Assistant ...... 221-7982 ...... Steve Haywood Compliance Coordinator ...... 221-6119 ...... Glinda Manning Assistant ...... 221-7906 ...... Charlie Knapke Sports Information Director ...... 221-7561 ...... Brad Kirtley Assistant ...... 221-7905 ...... Rod Randolph Assistant SID ...... 221-7561 ...... Cody Bush Assistant ...... 221-7976 ...... Ryan Sulkowski Athletic Trainer ...... 221-6268 ...... Joni Johnson Assistant ...... 221-7981 ...... Chris Taylor Athletic Trainer ...... 221-6435 ...... Karen Lovell Golf (Men/Women) ...... 221-7647 ...... Mark Leroux Facilities Manager ...... 221-7700 ...... Charles "Bud" Jenkins Assistant ...... 221-7647 ...... Sara Burkhead Assistant ...... 221-7700 ...... Cedric McKinney Rifle (Women) ...... 221-6160 ...... Howard Wooster Softball (Women) ...... 221-6190 ...... Tara McCoy Support Staff Assistant ...... 221-6280 ...... Andrea Gore Strength and Flexibility Coord...... 221-7400 ...... Craig Newton Soccer (Women) ...... 221-7972 ...... Kelley Poole Faculty Athletics Representative ...... 221-7822 ...... Dr. Bruce Myers Assistant ...... 221-1019 ...... Rudy Pirela Team Physician Emeritus ...... 221-6110 ...... Dr. A.R. Boyd Tennis (Men) ...... 221-7702 ...... Brian Surface Team Physican/Orthopedist ...... 552-4340 ...... Dr. Cooper Beazley Tennis (Women) ...... 221-6101 ...... Angie McLean Team Physican/Orthopedist ...... 552-3430 ...... Dr. Steve Salyers Track (Women) ...... 221-7211 ...... Yvonne Lowe Team Physican/Orthopedist ...... 552-3430 ...... Dr. William DeVries Volleyball (Women) ...... 221-7203 ...... Cheryl Holt Assistant ...... 221-1002 ...... Corey Carlin

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