Football Game Notes Saturday, September 22, 2012 | 4:00 pm ET Johnson C. Smith (1-2, 0-0 CIAA) hosts Virginia State (1-2, 0-0 CIAA) GAME 4: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 • 4:00 p.m. Irwin Belk Complex (4,500) • McGirt Field • Charlotte, NC ~ Golden Bulls Pride Day ~ Live Audio: Available at www.goldenbullsports.com Radio: WGNC 1450 AM Twitter: @JCSU_Sports JOHNSON C. SMITH GOLDEN BULLS THE EVENT: JCSU football is starting conference play this week against Virginia State after DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT a home victory over Concordia College of Selma (23-18). The win last weekend was the first 9/1 at West Virginia State L, 31-34 of the season for the Golden Bulls and their first time playing at home. The thought is that 9/8 vs. Tuskegee L, 17-35 some momentum has begun to develop heading into this CIAA competition. With that said, 9/15 CONCORDIA W, 23-18 the Trojans of VSU picked up their first win of the year last weekend on the road against 9/22 VIRGINIA STATE* 4:00 PM Benedict College (30-20). VSU amassed a season-high 379 yards of total offense, led by 9/29 at Lincoln PA* 1:00 PM quarterback LaMonta Green. Green passed for 206 yards with two touchdowns in the victory 10/6 WINSTON-SALEM STATE* 4:00 PM over the Tigers. 10/13 at Fayetteville State* 2:00 PM Sophomore quarterback Keahn Wallace returns to the starting line-up for JCSU. Wallace 10/20 at Shaw* 1:00 PM did not start against Concordia due to a slight injury, but ended up playing after Andrew 10/27 ST. AUGUSTINE’S* 1:00 PM Alexander hurt his shoulder. Wallace completed 16 of 28 passes for 161 yards and a 11/3 LIVINGSTONE* (COMM. CLASSIC) 1:00 PM touchdown. Senior tailback Dedrick Anderson has been the consistent spark for the offense. In three games, Anderson is averaging 79 yards rushing and 43 yards receiving. Freshman VIRGINIA STATE TROJANS receiver Fred Scott has made an impact for JCSU receiving and with special teams. Against DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT Concordia, Scott returned a punt 44 yards and caught two TDs. 9/1 at Norfolk State L, 0-24 9/8 WEST LIBERTY L, 13-14 THE SERIES: JCSU and Virginia State will duel on the gridiron for the 37th matchup. This 9/15 at Benedict W, 30-20 CIAA cross-divisional rivalry dates back to 1930 when the Golden Bulls were victorious 6-0. 9/22 at Johnson C. Smith* 4:00 PM Since then, the Trojans have moved ahead in the series 23-11-2. Last year, the Golden 9/29 SHAW* 6:00 PM Bulls snapped a 10-game winning streak with a 14-7 victory at home. VSU head coach 10/6 ELIZABETH CITY STATE* 1:00 PM Andrew Faison has a 3-1 record against JCSU. Head coach Steven Aycock will attempt to stay 10/13 at Bowie State* 1:00 PM unbeaten against the Trojans. 10/20 LINCOLN PA* (HC) 1:30 PM 10/27 CHOWAN* 1:30 PM 11/3 at Virginia Union* 1:00 PM 2012 CIAA STANDINGS Northern Division Conf. Ovr. Bowie State University 0-0 3-0 Virginia Union University 0-0 2-1 Chowan University 0-0 1-2 Elizabeth City State University 0-0 1-2 Virginia State University 0-0 1-2 Andrew Faison. Coach . Steven Aycock Lincoln (PA) University 0-0 0-3 Virginia State `81 . Alma Mater . Savannah State `94 Southern Division Conf. Ovr. 55-48 (11th season) . Record at School . 12-22 (4th season) Winston-Salem State University 0-0 3-0 55-48 (11th season) . Overall Record . 12-22 (4th season) Saint Augustine’s College 0-0 2-1 Johnson C. Smith University 0-0 1-2 3-1 . Record vs. Today’s Opponent . 1-0 Fayetteville State University 0-0 1-2 Shaw University 0-0 1-2 Johnson C. Smith University Sports Information Office Livingstone College 0-0 0-3 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 Virginia State Saturday, September 22, 2012 | 4:00 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: 1,610 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 Blue (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: 6-5 Conference Record: 4-3 Non-Conference Record: 2-2 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 4-3 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 Virginia State Saturday, September 22, 2012 | 4:00 pm ET Head Coach Steven Aycock THE AYCOCK FILE Career Record Career Breakdown Year CIAA Overall Pct. School Years W/L Pct 2009 2-5 3-7 .300 JCSU 4 12-22 .353 PERSONAL: 2010 1-6 2-8 .200 Career 4 12-22 .353 Born: March 1969 2011# 4-3 6-5 .444 Hometown: Atlanta, GA 2012 0-0 1-2 .333 * = CIAA Championships Wife: Donyell 7-14 12-22 .353 # = Post season win EDUCATION: High School: D.M. Cherell HS (1987) JCSU Coaching Staff College: Savannah St. (1994) Postgraduate: Barrington (1999) Running Backs/Community Relations: ............ DeShawn Baker Defensive Line/Film Exchange: .......................... Marshall Banks PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Asst. Defensive Line: ...................................................Sekou Canty D.M. Cherrell HS (Lineman - 1987-79) Asst. Head Coach/Def. & Recruiting Coordinator: .....Craig Cox Savannah St. (Offensive Lineman - 1988-92) Strength & Conditioning: ....................................Steven Ferguson Linebackers: ..........................................................Jonathan Hodges COACHING EXPERIENCE: Defensive Backs/Special Teams: .................................. James Lott 1994-95 Student Assistant/Offensive Line, Savannah St. Tight Ends: ...............................................................Marques Reese 1995-97 OL/Recruiting Coordinator, Johnson C. Smith Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers: ................... Steve Shipp 1997-00 OL/Recruiting Coordinator, Savannah St. Assoc. Head Coach/Offensive Line: ................ Kevin Thompson 2005-08 Asst. Head Coach/OL, Johnson C. Smith Student Assistant: ...................................................DeAngelo Dean 2009- Head Coach, Johnson C. Smith Student Assistant: ............................................................. Nick Mata 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 embarks on his fourth season as the Golden Bulls’ head football coach. He led JCSU to their first postseason victory since 1969 with a victory in the 2011 Pioneer Bowl. Aycock coached the Golden Bulls to a 6-5 record in 2011; the first winning season at Johnson C. Smith University since 2006. Aycock has over 17 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 Virginia State Saturday, September 22, 2012 | 4:00 pm ET GOLDEN BULLS FOOTBALL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER NO NAME CL POS HT WT Hometown Major 8 Darryl Adams Sr. QB 1 Keahn Wallace So. QB 6-2 210 Homestead, FL Sports Management 11 Andrew Alexander So. QB 2 Fred Scott Fr. WR 5-7 145 Stone Mountain, GA Undecided 31 Anthony Allen So. LB 3 Dimitri Lowry Fr. WR 5-11 160 Bluffton, SC Sports Management 4 Dedrick Anderson Sr.