2009 Football Schedule Sept. 3 University of Central Missouri ......................................7 p.m. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, Mo. Sept. 12 Saint Joseph’s College (Hall of Fame Day) ....................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Sept. 19 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ..........................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Sept. 26 University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse .................................4 p.m. Roger Harring Stadium – LaCrosse, Wis. Oct. 3 University of Central Arkansas .....................................6 p.m. Estes Stadium – Conway, Ark. Oct. 10 Drake University ...........................................................1 p.m. Drake Stadium – Des Moines, Iowa Oct. 17 Northwestern Oklahoma State University .....................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium, Rolla, Mo. Oct. 24 University of Saint Francis (Homecoming) ...................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Oct. 31 Lincoln University (Family Day/Senior Day) ................1 p.m. Allgood-Bailey Stadium – Rolla, Mo. Nov. 7 Southwest Baptist University ........................................1 p.m. Plaster Stadium – Bolivar, Mo. Nov. 14 Kentucky Wesleyan College ........................................12 p.m. Bullet Wilson Field, Owensboro, Ky. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2009 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 ...................................................................................................... 12 Missouri S&T Athletics Directory ................................................................................................ 14 2009 Missouri S&T Miners 2009 Season Preview ................................................................................................................... 15 2009 Pre-Season Depth Chart ..................................................................................................... 17 2009 Miner Roster ....................................................................................................................... 18 Returning Lettermen ................................................................................................................... 20 Returning Squad Members .......................................................................................................... 32 Newcomers ................................................................................................................................. 39 2008 in Review 2008 Miner Statistics ................................................................................................................... 45 MINER FOOTBALL 2009 MINER FOOTBALL 2008 Box Scores .......................................................................................................................... 48 2008 Season Bests ....................................................................................................................... 59 Miner Football History Miner Football Records ............................................................................................................... 60 Miner Top 10 Lists ...................................................................................................................... 62 Top Single Game/Single Season Performances ............................................................................. 63 Annual Leaders............................................................................................................................ 66 Performance Lists ........................................................................................................................ 67 All-Time Results .......................................................................................................................... 69 All-Time vs. Opponents ............................................................................................................... 74 2009 Miner Opponents ............................................................................................................... 79 Miner Football Boosters ............................................................................................................... 90 Missouri S&T Athletic Hall of Fame ............................................................................................ 92 Credits The 2009 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. Pho- tos and other information were provided by Lisa Cannon, Rolla Daily News, Brad Rupert, Jeff Jones Photog- raphy, Zachary Anderson-Boland and sports information directors from opposing institutions. The book was printed by the University of Missouri Printing Services. 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 Location: Rolla, Mo. 65401 passes must be requested at least one day in Founded: 1870 Enrollment: 6,300 advance of the game to be covered. Please make all Chancellor: Dr. John F. Carney III requests to John Kean, Sports Information, Missouri Director of Athletics: Mark Mullin S&T, Rolla, Mo. 65401; phone number is (573) 341- Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4175 4140. Head Football Coach: Kirby Cannon Coaching Record: 31-68 (11th year) Game services: Media representatives will receive a Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4957 game program and game notes prior to the contest, Assistant Coach: Travis Boulware halftime statistics, and a fi nal game packet including Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4191 play-by-play of the action. Refreshments and a Assistant Coach: Josh Richards Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-6897 pre-game meal are also available. Assistant Coach: Andy Ball Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-6226 Interview policy: Post-game interviews with Miner Assistant Coach: Kyran Weaver players are allowed. Please inform S&T Sports Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4103 Information Director John Kean if you wish Student Assistant: Andrew Ravadge to interview S&T player(s) near the end of the 2008 Record: 7-4 game and he will make the player(s) available in a Home Field: Allgood-Bailey Stadium/Jackling Field designated area. Access to the S&T locker room is Capacity (Surface): 8,000 (grass) prohibited. Head Coach Kirby Cannon will be Press Box Phone: (573) 341-6054 Nickname: Miners available for interviews in the press box following Colors: Silver and Gold his post-game radio show. All interviews with players Conference: NCAA Division II Independent and coaches during the week must be cleared through Head Athletic Trainer: Tiffany King the S&T sports information offi ce. Interviews with Football Trainer: Greg Bozeka opposing players following the game must be arranged Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4107 with that school’s sports information director. Sports Information Director: John Kean Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4140 On the Web: Information on Missouri S&T athletics Cell Phone: (573) 233-6891 is available online at: sports.mst.edu. At that site, you Fax: (573) 341-4880 Email Address: [email protected] can receive up-to-date information on the university’s Website: sports.mst.edu 15 athletic teams and link into many other sites on Assistant Sports Information Director: Luke Rinne the Internet, such as the NCAA, the NCAA Division II Offi ce Phone: (573) 341-4140 home page and other NCAA Division II institutions. Email address: [email protected] Athletics Offi ce Telephone: (573) 341-4175 Media outlets 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: KTTR/KZNN: 1505 Soest, Rolla, Mo. 65401; (573) 364-2525 MINER FOOTBALL 2009 MINER FOOTBALL KMST (S&T): 400 W. 14th, G-4 Library, Rolla, Mo. 65409; (573) 341-4386 Television: KRCG: P.O. Box 659, Jefferson 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 43rd year as the home the Miners and has undergone