Football Gamenotes Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 2:00 pm ET Johnson C. Smith (4-5, 3-3 CIAA) versus R Livingstone (1-8, 0-6 CIAA) GAME 10: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 • 2:00 p.m. Charlotte Memorial Stadium (20,000) • Charlotte, NC Commemorative Classic Live Audio: Available at www.goldenbullsports.com Radio: WGNC 1450 AM Twitter: @JCSU_Sports JOHNSON C. SMITH GOLDEN BULLS THE EVENT: Johnson C. Smith is coming off their first home loss of the season to Fayetteville DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT State University (44-23). The loss is the second in a row for the Golden Bulls. Livingstone 9-3 WEST VIRGINIA STATE W, 64-27 enters the contest on a five-game losing streak after falling to Saint Augustine’s on the road. 9-10 at. Brevard L, 38-35 OT The Blue Bears picked up their first victory in three years earlier this season against Virginia University of Lynchberg in double overtime. JCSU head coach (three-time CIAA Coach of the 9-17 VIRGINIA STATE* W, 14-7 Week) Steven Aycock can earn his 10th career coaching victory with a win in this game. 9-24 at. Davidson L, 35-7 Not only will a 5-5 overall finish equal the best season in Aycock’s three years; it will be 10-1 at. Winston-Salem State* L, 28-10 the first non-losing season since 2007. Three-time CIAA Rookie of the Week quarterback 10-8 at Shaw* W, 36-27 Keahn Wallace continues to lead the CIAA in total offense averaging 264.7 yards per game. 10-15 VIRGINIA UNION* (HC) W, 26-19 However, an arm injury will sideline Wallace and offer an opportunity for fellow freshman 10-22 at. Saint Augustine’s* L, 34-15 quarterback Andrew Alexander. Alexander stepped in during the second half against FSU 10-29 FAYETTEVILLE STATE* L, 44-23 and passed for 111 yards with one touchdown completing nine of 19 attempts. This will be 11- 5 VS LIVINGSTONE* (COMM. CLASSIC) 2:00 PM his first collegiate career start. On the defensive end, junior linebacker Michael Coats leads the team in tackles with 65 (28 solo, 37 assists). Junior defensive end Derrick Johnson II LIVINGSTONE BLUE BEARS is third in the conference in sacks with 9.5. DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT 9/3 @ Chowan L, 43-7 THE SERIES: This clash dates back to December 27, 1892. Johnson C. Smith University 9/8 vs. Elizabeth City State* L, 49-7 (then known as Biddle University) defeated Livingstone College 5-0 in the initial meeting in 9/17 @ Bowie State* L, 41-14 Salisbury, NC. The Golden Bulls lead in the all-time series (44-30-3) including four wins in the 9/24 VA UNIV. OF LYNCHBERG W, 24-21 (2OT) last five games. Livingstone has not been victorious over JCSU since 2008. The Blue Bears 10/1 @ Shaw* L, 54-0 stole a 32-26 win inside the Irwin Belk Complex during the 2008 season. Since this contest has been entitled as the Commemorative Classic (2009), Johnson C. Smith is 2-0. JCSU head 10/8 @ Edward Waters L, 14-13 coach Steven Aycock is looking for his third consecutive classic victory! 10/15 WINSTON-SALEM STATE* L, 63-7 10/22 FAYETTEVILLE STATE* L, 17-7 10/29 @ Saint Augustine’s* L, 45-14 11/5 vs. Johnson C. Smith* 2:00 pm 2011 CIAA STANDINGS Northern Division Conf. Ovr. Elizabeth City State University 5-1 7-2 Virginia State University 4-3 5-4 Bowie State University 3-3 4-5 Lincoln (PA) University 2-4 2-7 Virginia Union University 2-4 4-5 Elvin James . Coach . Steven Aycock Chowan University 1-5 2-7 Elizabeth City State ‘82 . Alma Mater . Savannah State ‘94 Southern Division Conf. Ovr. 1-19 (2nd season) . Record at School . 9-20 (3rd season) Winston-Salem State University 7-0 9-0 1-19 (2nd season) . Overall Record . 9-20 (3rd season) Fayetteville State University 4-2 4-5 Saint Augustine’s College 3-3 4-5 0-1 . Record vs. Today’s Opponent . 2-0 Johnson C. Smith University 3-3 4-5 Shaw University 2-4 2-7 Johnson C. Smith University Sports Information Office Livingstone College 0-6 1-8 Biddle Hall • Office #315 • Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone 704.378.1118 • Fax 704.330.1426 • Website: www.goldenbullsports.com Contact: Lamont Hinson, Director of Sports Information • Email: [email protected] versus Livingstone Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 2:00 pm ET JCSU MEDIA POLICIES JCSU Sports Information Sports Information Director: Lamont Hinson SID Office Phone: (704) 378-1118 PLAYER INTERVIEWS SID Mobile: (704) 953-5627 Under no circumstances should media members contact a E-mail: [email protected] JCSU student-athlete without prior consent and approval Website: www.goldenbullsports.com from the JCSU Sports Information Office and/or football coach Steven Aycock. The same policy applies to the family members of student athletes. STAFF INTERVIEWS All interview requests for assistant coaches or athletics department staff members must also be approved and cleared by the JCSU Sports Information Office. POSTGAME POLICY The JCSU locker room is closed at all times. Coach Aycock and a handful of JCSU players will report to the media room for interviews. JCSU will take interview requests for players and assistant coaches at the beginning of the JCSU Quick Facts fourth quarter. On the road, JCSU will conduct interviews Location: Charlotte, NC at the designated location by the host institution. At Founded: 1867 home, post game interviews will be conducted in Enrollment: 1,510 Room 146 on the 1st level of the Irwin Belk Complex. President: Dr. Ronald L. Carter Alma Mater: Morehouse ‘71 CREDENTIAL REQUESTS Affiliation: NCAA Division II Credential requests are taken via e-mail. Please e-mail Conference: CIAA Lamont Hinson ([email protected]). Requests must be Nickname: Golden Bulls made by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday of game week. Media Colors: Gold & Navy (PMS 296) attending games will have to show ID and pass through Stadium: Irwin Belk Complex security to enter the Irwin Belk Complex. Any misuse of credentials will result in removal from the IBC and the Capacity/Surface: 4,500/Natural Grass permanent voiding of the credential. Athletic Phone: (704) 378-1205 Athletic Fax: (704) 378-1170 Athletic Director: Stephen Joyner, Sr. Alma Mater: JCSU ‘73 AD Phone: (704) 330-1406 E-mail: [email protected] Overall Record Last Year: 2-8 Conference Record: 1-6 Non-Conference Record: 1-2 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 52 Letter Winners Returning 21 Letter Winners Lost: 32 Offensive Starters Returning: 12 Offensive Starters Lost: 16 Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Lost: 16 versus Livingstone Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 2:00 pm ET THE AYCOCK FILE Head Coach Steven Aycock Career Breakdown PERSONAL: Career Record School Years W/L Pct Born: March 1969 Year CIAA Overall Pct. JCSU 3 9-20 .310 2009 2-5 3-7 .300 Hometown: Atlanta, GA Career 3 9-20 .310 Wife: Donyell 2010 1-6 2-8 .200 2011 3-3 4-5 .444 * = CIAA Championships 6-14 9-20 .310 EDUCATION: High School: D.M. Cherell HS (1987) College: Savannah St. (1994) Postgraduate: Barrington (1999) PLAYING EXPERIENCE: JCSU Coaching Staff D.M. Cherrell HS (Lineman - 1987-79) Savannah St. (Offensive Lineman - 1988-92) Asst. Head Coach/Def. Pass Coordinator: ............... Mike Minter Assoc. Head Coach/Off. Line: .......................... Kevin Thompson COACHING EXPERIENCE: Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks: .........................Maurice Flowers 1994-95 Student Assistant/Offensive Line, Savannah St. Def. Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator: ...................Craig Cox 1995-97 OL/Recruiting Coordinator, Johnson C. Smith Wide Receivers: ............................................................. Steve Shipp 1997-00 OL/Recruiting Coordinator, Savannah St. Running Backs/Community Relations: ............ DeShawn Baker 2005-08 Asst. Head Coach/OL, Johnson C. Smith Def. Line/Film Exchange: .................................... Marshall Banks 2009- Head Coach, Johnson C. Smith Linebackers: ..........................................................Jonathan Hodges Student Off. Line Asst.: ...........................................Marques Reese Coach Aycock was selected to participate in the 2011 NCAA Expert Forum held in conjunction with the National Association of Collegiate Directors (NACDA) Convention. On January 28, 2009, Johnson C. Smith University President, Dr. Ronald L. Carter named Steven Aycock as the 20th head football coach in Golden Bull history. Aycock has over 16 years of coaching experience as an assistant and offensive lineman coach. He has brought enthusiasm, passion, tenacity, and a thorough understanding of football from various aspects. “I am determined to make Johnson C. Smith football a powerhouse in the CIAA and in Division II football,” says Aycock. “I will utilize my opportunity to showcase my knowledge of the game through my coaching experiences and develop our student-athletes into better players and people.” As a part of the previous football coaching staff in 1996, Aycock helped the Golden Bulls orchestrate an impressive 7-3 record, the first time in 15 years that the program recorded a winning season. Aycock not only brings a new energy to Golden Bull football, but he symbolizes a new era at JCSU. He is determined to guide the program in the direction of conference championship contenders and an elite in Division II college football. versus Livingstone Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 2:00 pm ET GOLDEN BULLS FOOTBALL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER NO NAME CL POS HT WT Hometown Major 8 Darryl Adams Jr. QB 1 Keahn Wallace Fr. QB 6-2 210 Homestead, FL 11 Andrew Alexander Fr. QB 2 Rico Poole Sr. WR 5-10 190 Atlanta, GA Communication Arts 50 Anthony Allen Fr. LB 3 William Trimble Fr. WR 5-9 165 Fayetteville, GA 4 Dedrick Anderson Jr. RB 4 Dedrick Anderson Jr. RB 5-4 150 Winston-Salem, NC Biology 55 Rico Arellano So.