CIAA Championship Game Virginia State Trojans vs. Winston-Salem State Rams Nov. 16, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. Bowman Gray Stadium (17,000 capacity), Winston-Salem, N.C. Trojans and Rams Battle for CIAA Crown 2013 Schedule and Results Behind record-setting running back Jordan Anderson and a tough- 9-1 (.900), 7-0 in CIAA as-nails defense, Virginia State posted a 9-1 record, a perfect 7-0 mark 29-28 W at Fayetteville State in conference play and annexed the CIAA Northern Division crown. 14-30 L Benedict (N) 41-0 W KENTUCKY STATE The surprising Trojans, ranked as the CIAA’s 10th-best team in the 19-17 W JOHNSON C. SMITH 14-10 W at Shaw preseason poll and picked to finish fifth in the division, coach Latrell 51-28 W at Elizabeth City State Scott’s team reeled off eight straight wins to end the regular-season 47-44 W BOWIE STATE (HC) (3 OT) and prepare for the CIAA title game against Winston-Salem State. 34-14 W at Lincoln (Pa.) 28-0 W at Chowan It marks the first time since 2010 that the Trojans have advanced to 46-3 W VIRGINIA UNION the championship game. In that contest, coach Andrew Faison’s Tro- jans fell to Shaw, 14-7. Media Relations Contacts Along the way, Virginia State has found ways to win including a Virginia State game-ending field goal to defeat Fayetteville State, a last-minute Mike Ballweg touchdown against Johnson C. Smith and a game-tying field goal [email protected] and then a game-winning overtime touchdown against Bowie State. Office- (804) 524-5028 Cell- (804) 887-0406 The Trojans and Rams haven’t played each other since 2005 when Website- govsutrojans.com Winston-Salem State won 24-6. Winston-Salem State Capsule Summary Kevin Manns [email protected] Office- (336) 750-2152 The Game: Winston-Salem State (9-1) vs. Virginia State (9-1) Website- wssurams.com Kickoff: Nov. 16, 2013, 1:00 p.m. Bowman Gray Stadium (17,000 capacity) Tickets: Tickets for the game are available. Radio: WVST-FM (91.3) with John Emmett and RaShawn Garrett beginning at 12:30 p.m. Web: www.govsutrojans.com www.wssurams.com Last Meeting: Winston-Salem State beat Virginia State, 24-6, on Aug. 27, 2005 in Winston-Salem, N.C. VSU Players: u Jordan Anderson (RB)- Set VSU’s single- season rushing record with 1,142 yards. Also set all-time rushing TD record with 22. u Gene Holloman (WR)- 48 catches for 446 yards and two touchdowns. u Brandon Robinson (LB)- Team’s top tackler with 56 tackles and four tackles-for-loss. Virginia State Quick Facts Tale of the Tape Location: Ettrick, Va. A barometer of the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Enrollment: 5,700 Conference rankings in parenthesis. Founded: 1882 Colors: Orange and Blue Category Virginia StateWinston-Salem St. Nickname: Trojans Record (conference) 9-1 (7-0) 9-1 (7-0) Affiliation: NCAA Div. II Streak Won 8 Won Conference: CIAA Scoring Average 32.3 (3) 40.4 (1) Home Field: Rogers Sta- First Downs 19.5 (8) 23.9 (1) dium (13,500) Rushing Yards 202.7 (1) 193.2 (2) Passing Yards 156.5 (11) 283.0 (2) President: Dr. Keith T. Miller Total Offense 359.2 (8) 476.2 (1) Alma Mater: Arizona (‘76) Red Zone Scoring 35-42 (83%) (3) 35-43 (81%) (4) AD: Peggy Davis Penalty Yards 77.4 (7) 8.6 (9) Alma Mater: Howard Payne Punting Average 33.8 (12) 35.8 (10) (‘85) Turnover Margin +19 (1) +6 (4) Head Coach: Latrell Scott Opponent Scoring Average 17.4 (2) 15.4 (1) (first season): 9-1 at VSU; 15- Opponent Rushing Yards 94.9 (1) 66.1 (1) 6 overall (two seasons) Opponent Passing Yards 208.9 (4) 168.5 (1) Trainer: Matt Williams Opponent Total Offense 303.8 (2) 234.6 (1) Web-site: govsutrojans.com Sacks 22 (6, tie) 35 (3) CIAA Honorees Trojans in the CIAA Championship Game Sept. 7: Virginia State 29, Fayetteville State 28 Virginia State has won 10 CIAA Championships. Offensive Back- Jordan Anderson The list: 1929, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1945, 1952, 1970, Specialist- Shawn Hunt 1972, 1995 and 1996.Virginia State played in the Sept. 14: Benedict 30, Virginia State 14 2010 CIAA Championship game, falling to Shaw, Specialist- Sean Smith 14-7, on Nov. 11. The Trojans finished the season Sept. 28: Virginia State 19, Johnson C. Smith 17 with an 8-3 mark under coach Andrew Faison. OL- Ronnie Ransome DL- Bryant Frazier Common 2013 Opponents DB- Darion Thomas Opponent WSSU VSU Coach- Latrell Scott Virginia Union W, 55-15 W, 46-3 Oct. 5: Virginia State 14, Shaw 10 Bowie State W, 56-21 W 47-44-3 OT Rookie: Ka’Von Bellamy Johnson C. Smith W, 44-17 W, 19-17 Oct. 19: Virginia State 47, Bowie State 44 (3 OT) Shaw W, 28-24 W, 14-10 Receiver- Jaivon Smallwood Fayetteville State W, 28-14 W, 29-28 QB-Justin Thorpe OL- Ronnie Ransome The Series with Winston-Salem State Specialty- Shawn Hunt Winston-Salem State leads the series that began in Coach- Latrell Scott 1944 by a 12-10 margin. Virginia State won the first Oct. 26: Virginia State 34, Lincoln (Pa.) 14 meeting, 70-0, on Oct. 28, 1944 in Ettrick, Va. en Receiver- Jaivon Smallwood route to a 7-1-1 season and a trip to the Orange DL- Ronald Lewis Blossom Classic where the coach Harry Jefferson’s Rookie- Tarian Ayres team beat Florida A&M, 15-7. The two teams last Coach- Latrell Scott played in 2005 when the Rams won, 24-6, in Win- Nov. 2: Virginia State 28, Chowan 0 ston-Salem, N.C. on Aug. 27 in the season-opener. RB- Jordan Anderson The Trojan finished 6-4 under coach Andrew Faison. Coach- Latrell Scott Illustrating the closeness of the series, Virginia State has outscored the Rams by 17 points, 450-433, in the previous 22 meetings. -2- Virginia State and the Record Book Virginia State’s Record: Single-Season Rushing Leaders At Rogers Stadium 4-0 1. Jordan Anderson (2013) 1,142 On the road 5-0 2. Taron Hampton (2008) 1,076 At neutral sites 0-1 3. Von Allen (1986) 1,020 In September 3-1 4. George Leonard (1977) 1,003 In October 4-0 In November 2-0 Singles-Season Rushing Touchdown Leaders In day games 8-1 1. Jordan Anderson (2013) 20 In night games 1-0 2. Robert Morgan (1995) 18 In the rain 2-0 When the Trojans win the coin toss 6-0 Career Rushing Touchdown Leaders When the Trojans have the ball first 3-1 1. Robert Morgan (1993-96) 41 When the Trojans score first 7-0 2. George Leonard (1976-79) 33 When a Trojan rushes for 100 yards 7-0 3. Jordan Anderson (2013) 22 When a Trojan passes for 200 yards 1-0 4, tie. David Patterson (1989-92) 20 When an opponent rushes for 100 yards 1-0 4, tie. Von Allen (1983-86) 20 When an opponent passes for 200 yards 5-0 Career Touchdown Reception Leaders Ball-Hawking Defense 7. Jerome Jeter (2003-07) 15 The Trojan defense has accounted for seven touch- 8. Jerwade Lloyd (1997-00) 14 downs and a safety this season and registered scores 9. Javion Smallwood (2012-13) 12 in seven of the team’s 10 games this season. Single-Season Touchdown Receptions James Madison Connection 10, tie, Donald Wheeler (1993) 7 The Trojans finished the regular-season with a 9-1 10, tie, Reggie Smallwood (2013) 7 start using their James Madison Connection. A pair of Dukes transfers, quarterback Justin Thorpe and Career Punt Return Leaders running back Jordan Anderson, have played domi- 6. John Allen (1970-71) 466 nant roles. Thorpe has been a threat both with his 7. Sean Smith (2010-13) 428 passing (1,296 yards, 11 TDs) as well as his run- 8. Darren Thornton (1992-95) 343 ning ability (606 yards, 5 TDs). Anderson is second in the CIAA in rushing, averaging 114.2 and leads Career Kickoff Return Leaders the league with 22 TDs. 5. Samuel Harrell (2003-07) 842 6. Dion Futch (2010-13) 637 Winning the Close Ones 7. Remus James (1990-94) 634 Latrell Scott boasts a 7-0 record in games decided 8. Brian Berry (2007-01) 632 by seven or fewer points. Scott’s teams were 3-0 in 9. Devon Wiggins (2006-07) 629 close games as head coach at Richmond. The Spi- 10. Sean Smith (2010-13) 578 ders beat Elon, 27-21 (OT), No. 8-ranked Massa- chusetts, 11-10, and No. 22-ranked James Madi- Let Youth Be Served son, 13-10 (OT). The streak continues as Virginia First-year coach Latrell Scott wasn’t the only new- State beat Fayetteville State, 29-28, on a 39-yard comer on the field when Virginia State opened the Shawn Hunt field goal as time expired; against 2013 campaign at Fayetteville State on Sept. 7. Four- Johnson C. Smith, 19-17, when the Trojans scored teen players saw their first collegiate action. The Tro- the game-winning touchdown with 41 seconds left; jans’ starting line-up featured five freshmen. The and on Oct. 19 against Bowie State on a 28-yard group, all of whom hail from Virginia: Tre Gibbons- field goal as time expired to send the game into Hall (TE), Ray Prosise (DT), Shaquille Edwards OT and on a TD in the third overtime in a 47-44 (DT), Ka’Von Bellamy (LB) and Geo Feggins (LB).