MEDIA INFORMATION PRESS BOX advance from Steve Roberts, SID. Gulf Cleveland Field, the football home of South Conference opponents are Valdosta State's Blazers, is topped on provided the phone line at no charge. the south side by a two-level press Other opponents are charged a $50 fee. Randy Kennedy Ed Grisamore box with adequate seating on the lower The visiting radio phone number as well Valdosta Daily Times Macon Telegraph Sports P.O. Box 968 P.O. Box 4167 level for about 12 writers. Broadcasters, as a trouble number will be given on Valdosta, GA 31603 Macon, GA 31213 film crews and photographers use the request. 912-244-1880 912-744-4302 upper level which is accessible only by ladder type steps. SCOUTS Chris Beckham Ira Schoffel Valdosta Daily Times Tlmes-Enterprise Sports Requests for scouting credentials should P.O. Box 968 P.O. Box 650 PRESS BOX SERVICES be made directly to Steve Roberts, SID, Valdosta, GA 31603 Thomasville, GA 31792 Standard services are provided for early during the week of the game to be 912-244-1880 912-226-2400 media personnel — flip cards, scouted. Daniel Shirley Cosby Woodruff cumulative statistics, media guides, Valdosta Daily Times Observer Sports programs, play by play accounts at the OFFICES P.O. Box 968 P.O. Box 889 conclusion of each quarter, abbreviated Offices of all football coaches are located Valdosta,GA 31603 Moultrie, GA 31768 statistics at halftime and complete final in the old gymnasium, which also 912-244-1880 912-985-4545 statistics as soon as possible at the end houses the football fieldhouse. All other Greg Mcllvain Jay Stone of the game. Ample telephone and fax athletic offices, including the sports Valdosta Daily Times Gazette Sports service is available. Soft drinks and a information and ticket offices, are P.O. Box 968 P.O. Box 708 snack will be served. located in the physical education complex. Valdosta, GA 31603 Tifton, GA 31794 912-244-1880 912-382-4321 MEDIA CREDENTIALS CREDITS Mike Chason John Zenor Contact Steve Roberts, SID, for press Editor: Steve Roberts; Public Relations Herald Sports passes as far in advance as possible. Writers: Steve Roberts, Bill Roberts Abraham Baldwin College P.O. Box 48 Passes will be mailed if time permits. If Layout & Design: Bill Malone, Tlfton, GA 31794 Albany, GA 31703 912-386-3264 912-888-9305 not, they will be left at the Will Call Wesley Force table at the southeast corner of Printing: Colson Printing Company, Marlon Morgan Rick Head Cleveland Field. The passes will be at Valdosta, GA FTU Sports Waycross Journal Herald the Will Call table an hour and a half P.O. Box 1949-F P.O. Box 219 Jacksonville, FL 32231 Waycross, GA 31501 before kickoff. Sports Information Mailing Address: 904-359-4246 912-283-2244 Steve Roberts, MEDIA PARKING Sports Information Director Chase Goodbread Randy Ruditz Parking for the media is available in a Athletic Department FTU Sports WCTV-TV Sports P.O. Box 1949-F P.O. Box 3048 lot adjacent the southeast gate at Valdosta State University Jacksonville, FL 32231 Tallahassee, FL 32303 Cleveland Field. Parking passes will be Valdosta, GA 31698 904-359-4246 904-893-2126 mailed with credentials. PHOTO CREDITS Earnest Reese Jim Wallace WALB-TV Sports RADIO Many thanks to Valdosta Daily limes Atlanta J-C Sports P.O. Box 4689 P.O. Box 3130 Valdosta State has a radio booth for the photographers Paul Leavy and Mike Atlanta, GA 30302 Albany, GA 31708 originating station for the Blazer Thnner and free lance photographers 404-526-5794 912-883-0154 Football network. A modular plug Ryles Lee of Tallahassee and Ken phone line is provided the official Klanicki, Bob Lupinek, Jack Rowe and Robert Home John Peterson The Spectator WTXL-TV Sports Bill Malone of Valdosta for their time broadcast team of the opponent for each Valdosta State University 8927 Thomasville Road game. The visiting radio crew should and talent which produced the photos in Valdosta, GA 31698 Tallahassee, FL 32312 obtain permission and credentials in this media guide. 912-333-5685 John Lastinger Bill Muntz P.O. Box 40 Communication Arts Valdosta, GA 31603 The C o v e r Valdosta State University The legacy established by the 1994 Valdosta State football team is reflected on Valdosta, GA 31698 912-333-7156 this year’s cover, which features some of 1994’s outstanding players. “The Hit” on New Haven’s Roger Graham by Erasmus Harvey, the pinpoint passing of Gary Hutchens Harlon Hill Trophy winner Chris Hatcher, the sure-handed receiving of flanker Georgia Video Professionals Robert Williams and the hard-nosed running of fullback Dominique Ross (back P.O. Box 5391 Valdosta, GA 31602 cover) all were instrumental in the Blazers advancing to the national playoffs for 912-333-0197 the first time in school history. The reward for that first playoff appearance was the beautiful quarterfinalist ring also featured on the front cover. 1 9 9 5 V A L D O S T A S T A T FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS Location.........................................Valdosta, Ga. Enrollment............................................... 9500 President.............................Dr. Hugh C. Bailey Athletic Director.........................Herb Reinhard Football Coach............................... Hal Mumme Athletic Affiliation.......................Gulf South Conference, NCAA Division II Nickname................................................ Blazers ATHLETIC STAFF CONTENTS Position/Name Telephone (Area Code 912) Athletic & Football Staffs ............................... 1 Colors........................................... Red and Black Office Home Valdosta State University. .......................... 2-3 Stadium ....................................Cleveland Field Faculty Athletic Representative Athletic Director............... ............................... 4 (11,500, natural turf) Bobby Tucker 333-7161 794-3649 Head Coach........................ .......................... 6-7 Athletic Director Assistant Coaches............ ........................8-12 Herb Reinhard 333-5890 241-8504 Weight Room.................... .............................13 FOOTBALL Secretary, Debbie Wisenbaker Outlook................................ ...................... 14-15 333-5890 unlisted CONTACTS Awards, H onors............... ......................16-17 Athletic Development Director Player B io s........................ ......................18-28 Bill England 333-5890 242-7413 Herb Reinhard VSU In Pictures................. ......................29-31 PE/Athletics Department Head Athletic Director Rosters................................ ......................32-33 Dr. Joe Ramsey 333-7161 TBA Office (912) 333-5890 Signees................................ ......................34-35 Secretary Gayle Brooks 333-7161 247-0389 Home (912) 241-8504 Opponents........................ ......................36-41 Baseball GSC Composite Schedule. .............................41 Tommy Thomas 333-5890 245-0303 Assistant Pete Meyer 333-7161 241-7168 Reviewing 1994 ............... ...................... 42-48 Basketball (Men) Harlon Hill Trophy.......... .............................49 James Dominey 333-5893 242-0752 1994 Statistics................. .............................50 Assistant Scott Moe 333-5904 Records............................... ...................... 51-55 Steve Roberts 244-6437 Basketball (Women) Lettermen........................... ......................56-57 Sports Information Jane Williamson 333-5890 245-8621 VSU All-Americans.......... .............................58 Director Assistant Laine Craven 333-5890 244-0698 VSU In The Pros............... .............................59 Office (912) 333-5890 Cross Country Gulf South Conference... ......................60-61 Home (912) 244-6560 Johnny Lancaster 333-5890 247-7246 Sports Information.......... .............................62 Departmental Secretary Cleveland Field................. .............................63 Mary Frances Hightower 333-5890 unlisted Sports Medicine............... .............................64 Football Composite Schedule.......... .......................... IBC Hal Mumme 333-5844 244-1909 Secretary Marilou Butler 333-5844 242-4726 FO OTBALL STAFF Golf Head C oach...................... ..........Hal Mumme Hal Mumme Nicky Balanis 247-0430 247-4033 Alma M ater................... Thrleton State 1975 Head Coach Maintenance, Travel Collegiate Record.......... .. 49-19-1, 6 years Office (912) 333-5844 Larry Lampert 333-5844 244-7188 Record at V S U ............... 24-9-1, 3 years Home (912) 244-1909 Softball Office P h on e................. 912-333-5844 Ron Durante 333-5461 244-9401 Home P hone................. 912-244-1909 Sports Information Best Time To Call ......... .................Mornings Steve Roberts 333-5890 244-6560 Assistant Coaches Tennis Assistant Head Coach, John Hansen 333-5890 244-4790 Defensive Coordinator ........ Mike Majors Ticket Manager Offensive Coordinator ............Mike Leach Mike Majors Bill England 333-5890 242-7413 Offensive Backs............ .. BradyAckerman Assistant Head Coach Trainer Defensive L in e ............... ___Mike Fanoga Office (912) 333-5844 Jim Madaleno 333-7161 241-0516 Secondary ...................... .. Stan Wrubluski Home (912) 333-0109 Volleyball Athletic Trainer............... ___Jim Madaleno Paul Cantrell 333-5890 253-1563 Assistant Trainers.......... — Bobby Tucker FAX Michele Garber (912) 333-5972 Jeff Allen Football Secretary .......... Marilou Butler 1 9 9 5 V A L D O S T A S T A T FOOTBALL ABOUT THE SCHOOL SIMPLY A GREAT CHOICE Valdosta State University Valdosta State University