2018 BETHUNE-COOKMAN FOOTBALL GAME NOTES Bethune-Cookman Athletic Communications • 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. • Daytona Beach, FL 32114 BCUathletics.com • Facebook: Facebook.com/BCUathletics • Twitter: @BCUGridIron • Instagram: @BCUGridIron Home to Eight MEAC Championships (1984, 1988, 2002, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) GAME INFORMATION GAME 12 ORLANDO, FLA. (CAMPING WORLD STADIUM) Date / Time: Sat., Nov. 17, 2018 / 2 p.m. EST Site: Orlando, Fla. / Camping World Stadium (65,000) NR/NR BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS (6-5, 4-2) National TV: ESPNU Head Coach: Terry Sims (Knoxville, 1994) Play-by-Play: Tiffany Greene; Analyst: Jay Walker Career Record: 26-17 (4th season), Record at BCU: 26-17 (4th season), Record vs. FAMU: 3-0 Regional Radio: WELE 1380 AM / WSIR 1490 AM / vs WSOS 99.5 FM & 1170 AM NR/NR FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS (6-4, 5-1) Play-by-Play: Nolan Alexander; Analyst: Larry Wesley Head Coach: Willie Simmons (Clemson, 2002) Live Video Stream: WatchESPN Career Record: 27-15 (4th season), Record at FAMU: 6-4 (1st season), Record vs. BCU: 0-0 Twitter Updates: @BCUGridIron / @BCUathletics Series: Florida A&M leads, 49-22-1 Daytona Beach: Florida A&M leads, 10-2-1 Tallahassee: Florida A&M leads, 13-2 2018 STATISTICAL LEADERS Neutral Site: Florida A&M leads, 26-18 RUSHING First Meeting: 1925 — L, 26-0 G ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LG YPG Last Meeting: 2017 — W, 29-24 Jimmie Robinson 11 36 423 5 418 11.6 4 65 38.0 Streak: Bethune-Cookman, 7 wins Isaac Washington 11 79 395 26 369 4.7 1 28 33.5 Akevious Williams 8 71 438 91 347 4.9 8 51 43.4 PASSING BETHUNE-COOKMAN 6-5, 4-2 MEAC G EFF C-A-I PCT YDS TD LG AVG/G Akevious Williams 8 142.78 116-185-6 62.7 1435 12 70 179.4 2018: 6-5, 4-2 MEAC David Israel 9 103.84 42-87-7 48.3 585 4 77 65.0 Ranking: NR — STATS, NR — Coaches Last Game: Nov. 8, 2018 (Daytona Beach, Fla.) RECEIVING defeated N.C. Central, 28-25 (2OT) G NO YDS AVG TD LG AVG/G Keavon Mitchell 11 39 468 12.0 6 55 42.5 Head Coach: Terry Sims (Knoxville, 1994) Steffon Francois 8 25 336 13.4 1 54 42.0 Career: 26-17 (4th season) Malique Jackson 11 21 355 16.9 2 77 32.3 at BCU: 26-17 (4th season) vs. FAMU: 3-0 STORY LINES Twitter: @BCUGridIron / @CoachTSims • For the second time this season, senior receiver turned running back Jimmie Robinson was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Specialist of the Week after returning a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against North Carolina FLORIDA A&M 6-4, 5-1 MEAC Central. • Bethune-Cookman has won the last seven games against Florida A&M, respectfully. The only time Head Coach Terry Sims has 2018: 6-4, 5-1 MEAC lost to the Rattlers was as an assistant in 2010 - BCU’s MEAC title and HBCU winning campaign. Ranking: NR — STATS, NR — Coaches • Bethune-Cookman has four starters out for the year as Que’shaun Byrd (RB), Sam Marc (DB), Magyla Ramirez (OL) and Last Game: Nov. 10, 2018 (Tallahassee, Fla.) Akevious Williams (QB) are all sidelined with season-ending injuries. lost to South Carolina State, 44-21 • Jabari Dunham and David Israel are sharing time at the quarterback position while regular starter redshirt junior Akevious Head Coach: Willie Simmons (Clemson, 2002) Williams is sidelined with an injury. Career: 27-15 (4th season) • Since the BCU vs. FAMU game moved to Orlando, Bethune-Cookman has an 11-10 record against the Rattlers. at FAMU: 6-4 (1st season) vs. BCU: 0-0 2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS Twitter: @FAMUAthletics / @HCWillieSimmons Sept. 1 at Tennessee State ESPN3 L, 3-34 Nashville, Tenn. // Nissan Stadium (65,326) // Trenton Bridges: 9 tackles, 1 sack BCU COMMUNICATIONS Sept. 8 VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG ESPN3 W, 79-16 Daytona Beach, Fla. // Daytona Stadium (9,601) // Akevious Williams: 12 of 13 passing, 297 yards, 4 TDs Bryan J. Harvey (Primary Contact) Asst. A.D./Communications Sept. 15 at Florida Atlantic Stadium L, 28-49 O: 386-481-2206 C: 757-268-4561 E: [email protected] Boca Raton, Fla. // FAU Stadium (30,000) // Jonathon Thomas: 7 receptions | 87 yards | 1 TD Jasmine Alston (Secondary Contact) Director of New Media Sept. 22 vs. Howard* (35th Circle City Classic) ESPNU L, 35-41 O: 386-481-2278 C: 336-457-4947 E: [email protected] Indianapolis, Ind. // Lucas Oil Stadium (70,000) // Jimmie Robinson: 202 kickoff return yards, 2 TDs Nolan Alexander Director of Broadcast Media O: 386-481-2247 C: 770-713-3071 E: [email protected] Sept. 29 at Savannah State* ESPN3 W, 35-20 Savannah, Ga. // Ted Wright Stadium (8,500) // Keavon Mitchell: 5 receptions, 57 yards, 2 TDs Oct. 6 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE (Homecoming) ESPN3 W, 41-27 BCU COACHING STAFF Daytona Beach, Fla. // Daytona Stadium (9,601) // Marquis Hendrix: 12 tackles, 1 interception, 1 TFL Coaches: On the Field Oct. 13 at South Carolina State* ESPN3 W, 28-26 Head Coach: Terry Sims Orangeburg, S.C. // Oliver C. Dawson Stadium (22,000) // Trevor Merritt: 2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 TD Defensive Coordinator: Charles “Yogi” Jones Oct. 20 18/19 NORTH CAROLINA A&T* ESPN3 L, 10-35 Offensive Line: Prince Pearson Daytona Beach, Fla. // Daytona Stadium (9,601) // Steffon Francois: 5 receptions, 47 yards Defensive Line: Earl Lane Oct. 27 at Nebraska BTN L, 9-45 Safeties: Darrin Hayes Lincoln, Neb. // Memorial Stadium (85,458) // Tydarius Peters: 7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 interception Receivers: Will Glover Nov. 3 at Morgan State* SportsFever W, 30-28 Running Backs: Carl Franks Baltimore, Md. // Hughes Memorial Stadium (10,001) // Jimmie Robinson: 11 rushes, 208 yards, 3 TDs Coaches: In the Booth Nov. 8 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL* (Senior Night) ESPNU W, 28-25 (2OT) Offensive Coordinator: Allen Suber Daytona Beach, Fla. // Daytona Stadium (9,601) // Jimmie Robinson: 168 kickoff return yards, 1 TD Cornerbacks: Terry Williams Nov. 17 vs. Florida A&M* (Florida Blue Florida Classic) ESPNU 2 p.m. Special Teams: Aashon Larkins Orlando, Fla. // Camping World Stadium (70,000) // Florida A&M leads, 49-22-1 (3-0 under Sims) Tight Ends: Lawal McCray @BCUGridIron @BCUGridIron BCUathletics BCUathletics CatEye Network @BCUathletics @BCUathletics 2018 BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GAME NOTES #HighFive THE SERIES 2018 TEAM COMPARISON 1. Wide receiver turned running back Jimmie Robinson is tied FLORIDA A&M LEADS, 49-22-1 atop the FCS for kickoff return TDs with three (3). YEAR BC OPP SITE W/L SCORE 1925 – – Tallahassee L 0-26 2. Last Thursday’s overtime win for the Cats was their fi rst 1926 – – Tallahassee W 12-0 OT victory since defeating FAMU in the 2014 Florida Blue 1927 – – Daytona Beach L 6-12 Florida Classic. 1929 – – Daytona Beach T 6-6 3. This is the fi rst time since 2015 that the Florida Blue 1931 – – Tallahassee L 0-32 Record ..........6-5, 4-2 MEAC Record ..........6-4, 5-1 MEAC Florida Classic has MEAC title implications. 1932 – – Daytona Beach L 0-25 4. Since the Florida Classic contest moved to Orlando in 1947 – – Tallahassee L 0-6 Scoring Offense........... 29.6 Scoring Offense........... 27.1 1997, Bethune-Cookman holds an 11-10 record against 1950 – – Daytona Beach (HC) L 7-32 1951 – – Tallahassee L 13-26 Rushing Offense ...........163.2 Rushing Offense ...........158.1 Florida A&M. 1952 – – Daytona Beach (HC) W 8-7 Passing Offense ............194.9 Passing Offense ............225.7 5. Bethune-Cookman is seeking to win an unprecedented 1953 – – Tallahassee L 7-39 Pass Effi ciency .......... 126.99 Pass Effi ciency .............130.4 eighth consecutive game against Florida A&M. Head 1955 – – Jacksonville, Fla. L 0-32 Total Offense................358.1 Total Offense................383.8 Coach Terry Sims’ only loss to the Rattlers was as an 1956 – – Jacksonville, Fla. L 6-54 Time/Possession ...........28:24 Time/Possession ...........29:54 assistant coach in 2010. 1957 – – Jacksonville, Fla. L 6-45 Sacks Allowed ................2.09 Sacks Allowed ................1.70 1958 – – Jacksonville, Fla. L 0-29 1959 – – Jacksonville, Fla. L 6-68 Last Time Out for the Cats — 1960 – – Daytona Beach (HC) L 0-97 Scoring Defense .......... 31.5 Scoring Defense .......... 21.0 Another year, another instant classic from North 1961 – – Tallahassee L 0-76 Rushing Defense ...........184.9 Rushing Defense ...........147.0 Carolina Central and Bethune-Cookman. 1962 – – Daytona Beach L 6-52 Passing Defense ...........203.7 Passing Defense ...........201.6 For the third time in four years – and the second 1963 – – Tallahassee L 14-38 Pass Eff. Defense ...... 117.55 Pass Eff. Defense .........116.8 1964 – – Daytona Beach L 14-31 Total Defense ...............388.6 Total Defense ...............348.6 time with a blocked fi eld goal – the Wildcats downed 1965 – – Tallahassee L 8-47 Sacks .............................2.18 Sacks .............................1.90 the Eagles on the fi nal play, this time an Ulmer Manzie 1966 – – Daytona Beach (HC) L 13-37 Tackles for Loss .............6.09 Tackles for Loss .............6.50 blocked fi eld goal that preserved a 28-25 double 1967 – – Tallahassee L 6-30 1968 – – Daytona Beach L 20-23 overtime victory at Daytona Stadium. 1969 – – Tallahassee L 15-60 Turnover Margin .... (– 0.45) Turnover Margin ......... 0.00 Jimmie Robinson provided the early highlights, 1970 – – Daytona Beach L 9-20 Net Punting ....................34.1 Net Punting ....................36.1 Keavon Mitchell came up big again with a game-tying 1971 – – Tallahassee L 20-33 Punt Returns.....................9.8 Punt Returns.....................7.0 1972 – – Daytona Beach L 18-28 Kickoff Returns ..............27.5 Kickoff Returns ..............21.4 touchdown catch with 53 seconds remaining, Uriel 1973 – – Tallahassee W 21-13 Hernandez delivered two overtime fi eld goals and then 1974 – – Daytona Beach W 6-0 Ulmer Manzie’s block .