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: Bill Schmitz (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 – 2 – "NEW HORIZONS" 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 Kentucky border, program and The Dimensions New Music Series. APSU also Clarksville is the fifth provides you with creative facilities,