WHAT'S INSIde… MEDIA INFORMATION .......................INSIDE FRONT COVER 2011 FINAL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS ........................................57 CORE VALUES OF THE UIW MISSION ...................................... 2 INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS.........................................................58 GAYLE AND TOM BENSON STADIUM TEAM GAME HIGHS ......................................................................58 QUICK FACTS ................................................................................... 4 THE INAUGURAL SEASON 2009–FOREVER FIRST .............59 THE BENSONS .................................................................................. 5 CARDINALS HISTORY ..................................................................60 CARDINALS GAME DAY ................................................................ 5 CARDINALS FOOTBALL TIMELINE ..........................................60 CARDINALS QUARTERBACK CLUB ......................................... 6 2009 NCAA DIVISION II CARDINALS FOOTBALL INDEPENDENT (5-5) .....................................................................60 FACTS AND FIGURES ...................................................................... 7 2010 NCAA DIVISION II UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD LONE STAR CONFERENCE (3-8) ..............................................60 QUICK FACTS ................................................................................... 7 2011 NCAA DIVISION II SPORTS INFORMATION ................................................................ 7 LONE STAR CONFERENCE (2-8) ..............................................60 2012 FOOTBALL STAFF .................................................................. 7 CARDINALS RECORD BOOK ...................................................61 FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS............................................................ 7 BENSON STADIUM RECORDS ..................................................68 2012 FOOTBALL PREVIEW ........................................................... 8 2012 OPPONENTS .........................................................................74 OVERALL ............................................................................................. 9 A HISTORY OF THE LONE STAR CONFERENCE ................79 THE SCHEDULE ................................................................................ 9 2012 LSC FOOTBALL SCHEDULE .............................................80 ON OFFENSE ..................................................................................... 9 LSC MEMBERSHIP ...........................................................................80 ON DEFENSE ..................................................................................... 9 2011 LSC FINAL STANDINGS ....................................................81 SPECIAL TEAMS ................................................................................. 9 LSC CHAMPIONS ...........................................................................82 2012 CARDINALS SCHEDULE ...................................................10 2011 LONE STAR CONFERENCE AND THE NATION .......82 THE 2012 CARDINALS .................................................................11 2011 LONE STAR CONFERENCE HONORS .........................83 CARDINALS BY CLASS ................................................................13 LONE STAR CONFERENCE RECORD BOOK ......................84 CARDINALS PRONUNCIATIONS ............................................13 TICKET PACKAGES AND BENEFITS TAILGATING WITH THE CARDINALS CARDINALS BY LOCATION ......................................................13 HOME SCHEDULE PARKING LOCATIONS ..........................INSIDE BACK COVER 2012 FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF ......................................14 HEAD COACH ................................................................................15 PERSONAL ......................................................................................16 THE 2012 CARDINALS .................................................................21 THE NEW CARDINALS ...............................................................42 THE 2011 RESULTS .........................................................................48 2011 HIGHLIGHTS .........................................................................48 Mark Walton Photography © CARDINALS HONORED IN 2010-2011 ..................................50 2011 GAMES .....................................................................................50 UIW Sports Photos [email protected] 2011 COMBINED TEAM STATISTICS ........................................55 www.waltonpics.smugmug.com 210-663-3556 2011 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS ...................................................56 www.cardinalathletics.com 1 CORE VALUES OF THE UIW MISSION FAITH SERVICE INNOVATION TRUTH EDUCATION The university is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. It promotes life-long learning and fosters the development of the whole person. The faculty and students support one another in the search for and the communication of truth. The university is open to thoughtful innovation that serves ever more effectively the spiritual and material needs of people. The curriculum offers students an integrated program of liberal arts and professional studies that includes a global perspective and an emphasis on social justice and community service. The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization and the common good. 2 University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals The university is located on a 154-acre site, formerly the estate of noted San Antonio philanthropist and businessman Col. George W. Brackenridge. His villa, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, still stands on the campus. The southern portion of the original Brackenridge estate joins the university along Hildebrand Avenue, forming Brackenridge Park. The headwaters of the San Antonio River begin on the campus and have provided fascinating archaeological finds related to Native Americans and the Conquistadors, and to more recent attempts at settlement. The river separates the main campus from the recreation and athletics complex. www.cardinalathletics.com 3 TOM AND GAYLE BENSON GAYLE AND TOM BENSON STADIUM QUICK FACTS LOCATION On the main UIW campus, situated SCOREBOAD The Daktronics scoreboard keeps all between the Mabry Tennis Center, the the usual football/game data plus McDermott Convocation Center and the has a 20 feet by 10 feet video screen Sullivan Baseball Field where Cardinals fans get the latest OPENED August 2008 information about their team as well as a viewing of the game itself. CAPACITY 6,000 FIRST GAME Aug. 29, 2009 vs Monterrey Tech, RECORD CROWD 6,235, Aug. 29, 2009, Mexico vs Monterrey Tech, Mexico FIRST WIN Aug. 29, 2009, UIW 42, Monterrey TAILGATING Yes Tech 39 SURFACE Hellas Matrix FIFTH WIN Nov. 13, 2010, UIW 17, Texas SUITES Six on the south side press box level A&M-Commerce 16 TRACK Eight-lane, Sport Track 300 surface, three jumping pits 4 University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals THE BENSONS Tom Benson's statement, upon taking ownership of the New Orleans Saints that he would one day bring a championship to his hometown came to fruition on Feb. 7, 2010 when his Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints' successful march to the NFL's Championship level has been the crown jewel of many highlights that the franchise has experienced both on and off the field during Benson's 26 years of ownership. Prior to his arrival, the club's fans had never enjoyed a winning record, celebrated a division title or experienced the thrill of playoff victories. Two years after assuming the reins of the organization, the Saints hosted their first playoff contest and the club has continued to enjoy unprecedented success on and off the field. Benson is one of the most trusted and valued figures in the NFL. His efforts at the league level have paid dividends for the Gulf South. During his tenure, the city's hosted four Super Bowls, and was awarded Super Bowl XLVII following a vote by NFL Owners after he played a lead role to secure the contest. He's played a leadership role in many capacities in the NFL, including three stints as chairman of the finance committee, one of the league's most difficult, time-consuming and influential positions. He's also a member of the audit committee. Within the past year Benson and his organization have added another aspect to their list of sporting accomplishments. The Bensons are the new owners of the New Orleans Hornets of the National Basketball Association. The Benson purchase of the franchise assured the Hornets of remaining in New Orleans following a period of uncertainty when the NBA itself operated the team. Community involvement has been the hallmark of the Benson era since he became the owner of the team, and because of those efforts the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame has twice recognized the club as one of the five most charitable professional organizations. The club annually puts more than $15 million in charitable contributions, goods and services back into the Gulf South. Benson and his wife, the former Gayle Marie LaJaunie, funded the building of a football stadium located on the University of Incarnate Word campus, known as Gayle and Tom