WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS 1605 Avenue of Champions Bowling Green, Ky. 42101 270-745-4298 www.WKUSports.com CREDITS EXECUTIVE EDITOR Chris Glowacki EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Kyle Allen LAYOUT Chris Glowacki Printed by The Liberty Group, Bowling Green, Ky. (Printed with state funds) © 2012, Western Kentucky University Department of Athletics WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE As a nationally prominent university, Western Kentucky University engages the globe in acclaimed, technologically enhanced academic programs. An inspiring faculty promotes entrepreneurial success and a unique campus spirit to attract an intellectually exciting and diverse family of the nation’s best students. WKU provides students with rigorous academic programs in education, the liberal arts and sciences, business, and traditional and emerging professional programs, with empha- sis at the baccalaureate level, complemented by relevant associate and graduate-level programs. The University places a premium on teaching and student learning. WKU faculty engage in creative activity and diverse scholarship, including basic and applied research, designed to expand knowledge, improve instruction, increase learning, and provide optimum service to the state and nation. The University directly supports its constituents in its designated service areas of Kentucky with professional and technical expertise, cultural enrichment, and educational assistance. The University encourages applied research and public ser- vice in support of economic development, quality of life, and improvement of education at all levels, especially elementary and secondary schools. In particular, WKU faculty contrib- ute to the identifi cation and solution of key social, economic, scientifi c, health, and environ- mental problems within its reach, but particularly throughout its primary service area. Maintaining a campus of distinctive history and character, WKU sustains a student popu- lation of increasing quality. It fulfi lls its responsibility for access through its Bowling Green Community College, regional campus programs in Glasgow, Owensboro and Elizabeth- town/Radcliff/Ft. Knox, and distance/on-line learning. WKU’s commitment is to ensure value in a holistic learning experience through high standards for student achievement and conduct, a strong faculty, technological innovation, personalized attention, broad access, and public accountability for actions and outcomes. WKU recognizes that its mission continues to evolve in response to regional, national, and global changes, and the need for lifelong learning. WKU ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Western Kentucky University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to support the university vision by providing a comprehensive, high quality education for student-athletes and to serve the university community, alumni, and friends through success and distinction within an environment of uncompromising integrity. The WKU Athletic Department seeks to be a source of pride for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and to be recognized as a nationally prominent program by consistently win- ning Sun Belt Conference championships and achieving frequent success in NCAA post- season competitions. It is also imperative that we compete with dignity, honor and respect in upholding and advancing WKU’s rich history and tradition. We must operate in a manner that embraces the guidelines and principles established by the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, which promote the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Fair and equitable opportunities will be a priority and will be provided for student-athletes and staff to participate in intercollegiate athletics at the Division I level regardless of gender and ethnicity. Our ultimate purpose is to provide a world class aca- demic and athletic experience for our student-athletes resulting in the vital personal devel- opment necessary for long term success 1 General Information Table Of Contents 2012 WKU Football Directions to Schedule Houchens Industries- Media Information Media Information .....................................1-6 Sept. 1 Austin Peay ..........................6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Alabama .......................2:30 p.m. L.T. Smith Stadium Table of Contents .........................................2 Sept. 15 at Kentucky ...........................6 p.m. Quick Facts ..................................................2 From I-65 North (heading south): Take the fi rst Sept. 22 Southern Mississippi ..........6 p.m. Bowling Green exit (exit 28) at the Corvette Plant Schedule ......................................................2 Sept. 29 at Arkansas State* .................6 p.m. and Corvette Museum onto the connector road Media Notes .................................................3 Oct. 11 at Troy ..............................6:30 p.m. that will take you to US 31-W. Follow the signs Oct. 20 Louisiana-Monroe* (HC) .....3 p.m. 2012 WKU Roster .....................................4-5 for US 31-W South — Bowling Green. Stay on Oct. 27 at Florida International* ............TBA the four-lane US 31-W South (Louisville Road) 2012 Opponents ..........................................6 Nov. 1 Middle Tennessee* ........ 8:15 p.m. to the stop light at the bridge over Barren River. Nov. 10 Florida Atlantic* ....................Noon 31-W turns left at that stoplight; however, you 2012 Hilltoppers ......................................7-36 Nov. 17 at Louisiana-Lafayette* ............ TBA want to continue straight through the light on Nov. 24 North Texas* .........................Noon Louisville Road which will split into two one-way Seniors ....................................................8-15 streets at Sixth Ave. The one-way SW is Adams Juniors ..................................................16-24 * - Sun Belt Conference Game Street. When the one-way streets merge into the Sophomores..........................................24-28 (HC) - Homecoming four-lane University Blvd., you will be on the NW All Times Central / Dates and times subject to change corner of the Western Kentucky University cam- Redshirt Freshmen ...............................29-31 pus (railroad on right, WKU on left). Go straight Newcomers ...........................................32-36 through the fi rst stoplight (at Old Morgantown 2012 WKU Football Road/Dogwood Drive) and the University Park- Quick Facts ing Structure will be the fi rst building on your left, Hilltopper Coaches and Staff ...............37-46 followed immediately by the back side of E.A. Head Coach Willie Taggart ........................ 38 Diddle Arena, the Arena/Stadium Parking Lot and Location: Bowling Green, Ky. 42101 L.T. Smith Stadium. Assistant Coaches ................................39-43 Founded: 1906 Support Staff .........................................43-46 Enrollment: 20,712 From the Cumberland Parkway: Take I-65 Nickname: Hilltoppers South at the west end of the Cumberland Park- Colors: Red and White 2011 Season In Review.........................47-60 way and follow the directions for I-65 (heading Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium south) above. 2011 Results ..............................................48 Capacity: 22,113 2011 Team Statistics ..................................48 Surface: Jimmy Feix Field (FieldTurf) From I-65 South (heading north): Take the fi rst 2011 Individual Statistics .......................48-50 Conference: Sun Belt Conference Bowling Green exit (The Natcher Parkway, exit Affi liations: NCAA Division I-A (FBS) 20B) and proceed on the Natcher Parkway to the 2011 Game-By-Game Leaders ..................51 President: Dr. Gary Ransdell (WKU ’73) Bowling Green-Russellville exit (exit 7 — US-68 / 2011 Game-By-Game Starters .................. 51 Athletics Director: Todd Stewart KY-80). At the end of the ramp, turn right (north) 2011 Game-By-Game Stats (Offense) .......52 Associate ADs: Craig Biggs, Jim Clark, and follow US 68-80 (Russellville Road) into Pam Herriford, Darrell Horn Bowling Green. You will pass under a railroad 2011 Game-By-Game Stats (Defense) ......53 overpass (with its “Welcome to Western” sign) 2011 Individual Superlatives ......................54 and then, at the stoplight, turn left. You want to Coaching Staff turn left at that light onto University Blvd. The ath- WKU In The Red Zone ...............................54 Head Coach: Willie Taggart letics complex will then be on your right — fi rst 2011 Team Superlatives .............................55 Alma Mater: WKU, 1998 Nick Denes Field (baseball), then Houchens In- 2011 Game-By-Game Comparison ............55 Record at WKU: 9-15 (2 Seasons) dustries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The Arena/Stadium Career Record: Same The Sun Belt Conference ...........................56 Parking Lot and E.A. Diddle Arena will be on your Assistant Coaches: right just past the Stadium. 2011 Game-By-Game Box Scores ........57-60 Lance Guidry, Defensive Coordinator Alonzo Hampton, Defensive Backs From US 68-80 West (heading east): Follow US History and Records........................... 61-112 Stu Holt, Tight Ends 68-80 (Russellville Road) into Bowling Green. Karl Maslowski, Special Teams Coordinator You will pass under a railroad overpass (with its Team Records .......................................62-65 Eric Mathies, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator “Welcome to Western” sign) and then, at the stop- Individual Records ................................66-71 Donte Pimpleton, Wde Receivers light, and then, at the stoplight, turn