2012 Football Schedule Sept. 1 Oklahoma Panhandle State University ...............................6:30 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Sept. 6 Arkansas Tech University ................................................................7 p.m. Thone Stadium -- Russellville, Ark. Sept. 15 McKendree University* ...................................................................6 p.m. Leemon Field -- Lebanon, Ill. Sept. 22 Kentucky Wesleyan College* ..................................................6:30 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Sept. 29 University of Indianapolis* (Hall of Fame Night) .............6:30 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Oct. 6 Central State University* ...........................................12:30 p.m. (CDT) McPherson Stadium -- Wilberforce, Ohio Oct. 13 William Jewell College* (Homecoming) ...................................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Oct. 20 Quincy University* .........................................................................12 p.m. Flinn Stadium -- Quincy, Ill. Oct. 27 Urbana University* (Senior Day) ..................................................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Nov. 3 Saint Joseph’s College* ...................................................................1 p.m. Alumni Stadium -- Rensselaer, Ind. Nov. 10 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ............ 2 p.m. (CST) Dunham Field -- Rapid City, S.D. *Denotes Great Lakes Valley Conference game TABLE OF CONTENTS 2012 Schedule ................................................................................IFC Quick Facts/Media Information ....................................................2 Allgood-Bailey Stadium ..................................................................3 About Missouri S&T ..........................................................................4 Miner All-America Players ..............................................................6 Academic All-America Players ......................................................7 Coaching Staff ....................................................................................8 Missouri S&T Administration ......................................................13 Missouri S&T Athletics Directory...............................................15 2012 Missouri S&T Miners MISSOURI S&T FOOTBALL 2012 MISSOURI S&T FOOTBALL 2012 Season Preview ....................................................................16 2012 Miner Roster ..........................................................................20 2012 Pre-Season Depth Chart ...................................................22 Returning Lettermen ....................................................................23 Returning Squad Members.........................................................38 Newcomers .......................................................................................41 Career Statistics for Returning Players ....................................44 2011 in Review 2011 Miner Statistics .....................................................................45 2011 Season Bests ..........................................................................47 2011 Box Scores/Game Summaries .........................................48 Miner Football History Miner Football Records ................................................................60 Miner Coaching Records ..............................................................62 Miner Top 10 Lists ...........................................................................63 Top Single Game/Single Season Performances ..................64 Annual Leaders ...............................................................................67 All-Time Results ...............................................................................68 All-Time vs. Opponents ................................................................73 All-Conference Selections ...........................................................80 All-Time Roster ................................................................................83 Homecoming Games ....................................................................93 2012 Miner Opponents ................................................................94 Great Lakes Valley Conference Football in 2012 ...............105 Missouri S&T Athletic Hall of Fame ........................................106 Credits The 2012 Missouri S&T football media guide was produced by the sports information offi ce at Missouri S&T, with assistance from Joann Stiritz and Megan Kean-O’Brien in the university’s publications offi ce. Photos and other information were provided by Rolla Daily News, Brad Rupert and sports information directors from opposing institutions. 1 MEDIA FACTS AND INFORMATION Information for Incoming Media Quick facts Credentials for Miner games: Credentials will be assigned to news media covering the game. Press passes Location: Rolla, Mo. 65401 must be requested at least one day in Founded: 1870 advance of the game to be covered. Please make all Enrollment: 7,500 requests to John Kean, Sports Information, Missouri S&T, Interim Chancellor: Dr. Warren K. Wray Rolla, Mo. 65401; phone number is (573) 341-4140. Director of Athletics: Mark Mullin Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4175 Head Football Coach: David Brown Game services: Media representatives will receive a Coaching Record: 9-13 (Third year) game program and game notes prior to the contest, Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4957 halftime statistics, and a fi nal game packet including Assistant Coach (Off ensive Coordinator): Nate Saum play-by-play of the action. Refreshments and a Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-6897 pre-game meal are also available. Assistant Coach (Defensive Ends): Brett Sykes Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4103 Interview policy: Post-game interviews with Miner Assistant Coach (Linebackers): George Booker players are allowed. Please inform S&T Sports Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4191 Assistant Coach (Off ensive Line): Andrew Ravadge Information Director John Kean if you wish Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-6226 to interview S&T player(s) near the end of the Assistant Coach (Wide Receivers): Gerold Rodriguez game and he will make the player(s) available in a Assistant Coach (Tight Ends): D.J. Dace designated area. Access to the S&T locker room is Assistant Coach (Off ensive Line): Brandon Jordan prohibited. Head Coach David Brown will be Assistant Coach (Linebackers): Luke Rayfi eld available for interviews in the press box following Assistant Coach (Running Backs): Cory Sullivan his post-game radio show. All interviews with Miner 2011 Record: 6-5 players and coaches during the week must be cleared Home Field: Allgood-Bailey Stadium/Jackling Field through the S&T sports information offi ce. Interviews Capacity (Surface): 8,000 (grass) Nickname: Miners with opposing players following the game must be Colors: Silver, Gold and Green arranged with that school’s sports information Conference: NCAA Division II Independent director. Athletic Trainers: Cullen Fridley, Elizabeth Sisemore, Samantha Welter On the Web: Information on Missouri S&T athletics Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4107 is available online at: sports.mst.edu. At that site, you Sports Information Director: John Kean can receive up-to-date information on the university’s Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4140 15 athletic teams and link into many other sites on the Cell Phone: (573) 233-6891 Internet, such as the NCAA, the NCAA Division II home Fax: (573) 341-4880 Email Address: [email protected] page and other NCAA Division II institutions. Website: sports.mst.edu Assistant Sports Information Director: Luke Rinne Media outlets Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4140 Email address: [email protected] Athletics Offi ce Telephone: (573) 341-4175 Newspapers: Rolla Daily News: 101 W. Seventh, Rolla, Mo. 65401; (573) 364-2468 Missouri Miner (S&T): Missouri S&T, Rolla, Mo. 65409; (573) 341-4235 Waynesville Daily Guide: Drawer S, Waynesville, Mo. 65583; (573) 336-3711 St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 900 No. Tucker, St. Louis, Mo. 63101; (314) 340-8170 Kansas City Star: 1729 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64108; (816) 234-4355 Springfi eld News-Leader: 651 Boonville, Springfi eld, Mo. 65806; (417) 836-1118 Radio: MISSOURI S&T FOOTBALL 2012 MISSOURI S&T FOOTBALL KTTR/KZNN: 1505 Soest, Rolla, Mo. 65401; (573) 364-2525 KMST (S&T): 400 W. 14th, G-4 Library, Rolla, Mo. 65409; (573) 341-4386 Television: KRCG: P.O. Box 659, Jeff erson City, Mo. 65102; (573) 896-5144 KOLR: 2650 E Division, Springfi eld, Mo. 65803; (417) 862-6397 2 KSPR: 1359 St. Louis St., Springfi eld, Mo. 65808; (417) 831-1234 KYTV: 999 W Sunshine, Springfi eld, Mo. 65807; (417) 831-0000 ALLGOOD-BAILEY STADIUM Fans attending Miner football games have beautiful surroundings to watch games on the campus. Allgood-Bailey Stadium is in its 46th year as the home of the Miners and the facility has undergone a few changes over the years. The most recent makeover took place following the 2000 season, thanks to a $1.5 million gift from alumnus and former Miner player Keith Bailey and his wife, Pat. The couple’s donation led to the construction of lights, a new restroom and concession 2012 MISSOURI S&T FOOTBALL facility for the stadium and an all-weather track for the university’s track and fi eld program. In the summer of 2006, the locker room facilities were renovated and the seating areas on both sides of the stadium were updated this summer. During the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2000, S&T offi cials announced that the stadium complex would be named Allgood-Bailey