TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Worksheet / Fast Facts .............. 2-3 MEET THE PLAYERS .......................... 33 GSU All-SWAC Ledger ..................109-112 Media Policies ....................................... 4-6 2011 Player Profiles ........................... 34-50 GSU All-Time NFL Roster ..............113-121 Media Outlets .......................................... 7 2011 Player Photos ............................ 51-52 GSU All-Time NFL Draft Ledger .....122-124 2011 Schedule / 2010 Results ................... 8 2011 Spring Signees ............................... 52 G-MEN ................................................ 125 WELCOME TO TIGERLAND ................ 9 MEET THE COACHES ......................... 53 GSU Gridiron Greats .......................126-136 City of Grambling .............................. 10-11 Head Coach, Doug Williams ............. 54-56 Grambling State University .................... 12 Assistant Coaches ............................ 54-65 President, Dr. Frank G. Pogue ................. 13 CREDITS Athletics Mission Statement ................. 13 2010 A LOOK BACK ........................... 67 Int. Athletics Director, Aaron James ....... 15 2010 Season Review ............................... 68 he 2011 Grambling State University Football Operations, Greg Wilson, Sr ..... 16 2010 Game Recaps ............................. 69-74 Football Media Guide was designed by Equipment Manager, Chuck Dawson ..... 16 2010 Statistics ................................... 74-78 Tthe GSU Sports Information Office. Athletics Trainer, Jessica Robinson ....... 17 Photography by James Aubrey, J.B. Carter, Strength & Cond., Robert Butler ............ 17 2011 0PPONENTS ............................... 79 Glenn Lewis, Roderick Mosley, Darryl Smith, Athletics Staff ........................................ 18 2011 Opponents Week by Week ....... 80-90 Melanie C. Thomas and Tony Valentino. Athletics Phone Directory ..................... 19 Special thanks to: Essalina Bradford, Valencia GSU Sports Radio Network .................... 20 THE SWAC ........................................... 91 Clemons, Natalie Hicks, Glen Lewis, Vanessa Junior Roaring Tiger Club ...................... 20 History of the SWAC ............................. 92 Littleton, Alonzo Marish, Ryan McGinty, Bruce Eddie G. Robinson Museum ................... 21 SWAC Conference Profile ...................... 93 Morgan, Kejuania Mosley, Jessica Robinson, Robinson Stadium .................................. 22 SWAC Year by Year Champions ............ 94 Monica Scott, Carmela Staten, Melanie C. Tho- SWAC Record Book ......................... 95-98 mas, Tony Valentino, Grambling Chamber of A LOOK AHEAD .................................. 23 Commerce and Connie Brown of Associated 2011 Outlook ..................................... 24-26 TIGER FOOTBALL HISTORY ............ 99 Printers. 2011 Alphabetical Roster .................. 27-28 All-Time Schedule & Results .........100-106 2011 Numerical Roster ....................... 29-30 GSU Coaches Records ......................... 106 Gridiron Greats excerpts taken from Grambling Cradle to the Pros. Roster Breakdown .................................. 31 GSU Records vs. All-Opponents ...106-107 Two-Deep Depth Chart .......................... 32 GSU Team Records ........................107-109 CD’s by Bruce Morgan. 2011 GSU Tigers Football 1 www.gsutigers.com GENERAL HISTORY Location: Grambling, La. 71245 BLACK COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Founded: 1901 1955 • ’67 • ’72 • ’74 • ’75 • ’77 • ’80 • ’83 • ’92 • 2000 Enrollment: 4,992 • ’01• ’02 • ’05 • ’08 Affiliation:. NCAA, FCS Conference: Southwestern Athletic SWAC CHAMPIONS Nickname: Tigers 1960* • ’65 • ’66* • ’67 • ’68 • ’71 • ’72* • ’73* • ’74* School Colors: Black and Gold • ‘75* • ’77 • ’78 • ’79* • ’80* • ’83 • ’85* • ’89 • ’94* Stadium: Robinson Stadium • 2000 • ’01 • ’02 • ’05 • ’08 Capacity: 19,600 Surface: Natural Grass * - Denotes Co-Champions President: Dr. Frank Pogue Interim Dir. of Athletics: Aaron James HEAD COACH and STAFF Associate A.D./SWA: Sharon Perkins Asst. A.D. / Finance: Terence Bradford Head Coach: Doug Williams Asst. A.D. for Sports Radio: Santoria Black Alma Mater: Grambling, 1978 Faculty Athletic Rep.: Dr. Martin Ayim Record at Grambling State: 52 - 8 / 6 years Academic Enhancement: Valencia Clemons Overall Coaching Record: 55-26 / 7 years Asst. A.D. / Compliance: Cliff Huff Athletic Trainer: Jessica Robinson Assistant Head Coach / Linebackers Equipment Manager: Chuck Dawson Andre’ Robinson (Grambling, 1981) Defensive Coordinator: All Numbers are 318 Area Code with 274 Prefix Cliff Yoshida (Cal State Poly, 1963) Ticket Office: 2625 Offensive Coordinator Football Office: 6539 Vyron Brown (Grambling, 2001) Collie J. Nicholson (P.B.) 2151, 2155, 2152, 2153 Wide Receivers: Training Room: 6151 Sammy White (Grambling, 1976) Video Room: 4462 Offensive Line: Radio Network: 6199 John Montgomery II (Oklahoma State, 1976) Defensive Line: Department of Athletics Mailing Address: Ezil Bibbs (Grambling, 1974) Campus Box 4252 Defensive Backs: Grambling, LA 71245 C.C. Culpepper (Nova Southeastern, 2008) Part-Time Assistant Coach: Overnight Address: Kalvin Pearson (Grambling, 2011) Grambling State Sports Information Strength & Conditioning: 100 Robinson Street Robert Butler (Grambling, 2001) Robinson Stadium Support Facility - Room 209 Administrative Assistant: Grambling, LA 71245 Patricia Simmons (Grambling, 2002) SPORTS INFORMATION SID TBA Assistant SID Roderick Mosley Graduate SID Monica Scott Sports Information Phone: (318) 274-6562 Athletics Department: (318) 274-2374 Athletics Department Fax: (318) 274-2761 Athletics Website: www.gsutigers.com 2011 GSU Tigers Football 2 www.gsutigers.com TEAM INFORMATION 2010 Record/Finish: 9-2/ 8-1, 2nd SWAC West 2010 Postseason: None Offense: Multiple / Pro Defense: 4-2-5 Lettermen Lost / Returning: 23 / 64 Starters Lost / Returning: 9 / 15 RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G N/A PASSING GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G N/A RECEIVING GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G LOUIS, Mario 11 16 284 17.8 1 73 25.8 MAXWELL, Bakari 6 9 196 21.8 0 56 32.7 DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Tot. TFL/Yds Sacks-Yds Int-Yds BrUp FF EXAMA, Cliff 10 61 45 106 8.0 / 34 2.5-21 3-43 1 1 FOSTER, Bruna’ 11 27 21 48 2.5 / 5 - 3-119 1 2 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long EXAMA, Cliff 3 43 14.3 1 43 FOSTER, Bruna’ 3 119 39.7 0 97 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long BATISTE, Kenneth 1 2 2.0 0 2 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long BATISTE, Kenneth 8 256 32.0 1 87 PATTERSON, Edward 7 204 29.1 1 95 2011 GSU Tigers Football 3 www.gsutigers.com SPORTS INFORMATION WORKING MEDIA POLICIES The Grambling State University Office of Sports Information appreciates your interest in GSU athletics. It remains our goal to assist you in your coverage of the Tigers and Lady Tigers and to make your job easier and more enjoyable. In order for us to better serve you, we have certain policies and procedures that we ask you to abide by. These policies and procedures are designed to take your needs as well as the needs of our players and coaches into consideration and create a great working atmosphere for all. We welcome your suggestions and will try to handle any special requests you may have. The 2011 TIGERS FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE was prepared by the Sports Information Office to assist the sports media, scouts and visiting teams in covering the Tigers. Requests for additional information, features and photos should be made through the Sports Information office. PRESS CREDENTIALS Requests for press credentials should be made in writing on company stationery to Roderick Mosley no later than the Wednesday prior to the game. Requests may be e-mailed to [email protected]. Grambling State University reserves the right to refuse any credential request deemed not in the best interest of the university. Any requests placed less than 24 hours prior to the game may not be honored. Mailing Address: Grambling State University Office of Sports Information Campus Box 4252 Grambling, LA 71245 Contact: Office: (318) 274-6562 E-Mail: [email protected] PRESS BOX WILL CALL Every effort will be made to meet late requests; in case time does not permit, credentials will be left at the will call gate window (Booth One) on the west side of Robinson Stadium on the day of the game or a prearranged designated area. Proper ID will be required. PRESS BOX SERVICES Game programs, game notes, rosters, depth charts and updated statistics will be provided before each contest. Play-by-play game accounts will be distributed at the conclusion of each quarter with abbreviated statistics at the end of each half. Complete individual and team statistics will be provided after the game. FACILITY Robinson Stadium has a seating capacity for 19,600 fans, a natural grass playing field and mercury vapor lighting. The Collie J. Nicholson Press Box is located at the top of the home (west) side of the stadium and seats 20 working press members. The press box has radio booths for both home and visiting radio broadcasts, coaching booths, restrooms, a media center and television booths.The photo deck offers an unobstructed view for television and video cameras. The elevator service is located directly behind the pass gate. The stadium is located in the southwest corner of the campus on R.W.E. Jones Drive. Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 80 are accessible from the stadium. 2011 GSU Tigers Football 4 www.gsutigers.com MEDIA CREDENTIALS Working press and photographer credentials for GSU’s home games will