UT Martin Football Media Guide

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Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Roster Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Noting the Skyhawks . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Head coach Jason Simpson . . . . . 7-9

Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Player Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-37

2010 Signees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-43

2010 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-58

All-Time UT Martin Coaches . . 59-60

Looking Back at 2009 . . . . . . . 61-62

Game Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-73

2009 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-83

2010 Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . 84-87

Series Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-90

The OVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-93

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The 2010 University of Tennessee at Martin Football Media GuideThe 2010 UT Martin Football Media Guide is intended to help local, area, regional and national media outlets with cov-erage of The University of Tennessee at Martin football team. This year's media guide is online at utmsports.com. The2010 UT Martin Football Media Guide was designed by Chris Luttig and Joe Lofaro. Editorial copy was provided byJoe Lofaro. Special assistance provided by Ryne Rickman and Adam Turbeville. Photos by Trevor Ruszkowski.

The University of Tennessee at Martin Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement The University of Tennessee at Martin intercollegiate athletics program enhances the total collegiate experience forcurrently enrolled students and generates interest in UT Martin from various stakeholders by developing competitiveteams, academically successful student-athletes, and staff and student-athletes who are involved in the campus andexternal community. These goals are pursued while stressing the physical, emotional and social well being of stu-dent-athletes. All coaches and staff are expected to comply with NCAA and NIRA regulations and principles, especial-ly those related to sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Opportunities for women and minorities are expanded when-ever possible.

The University of Tennessee at Martin does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational opportunitiesor employment opportunities and benefits. UT Martin does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to require-ments of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as codified in 42 U.S.C. 2000D; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92 318; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, Public Law 93-112; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336; and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. This policy extends to both employment by andadmission to the university. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act should be directed to theOffice of Equity and Diversity, 240 Gooch Hall, UT Martin, Martin, TN 38238-5002, 731-881-7202. Charges of violation of the above policy also should be directed to the Equity and DiversityOfficer.

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School ............ The University of Tennessee at MartinLocation ........................................ Martin, TN 38237Founded .......................... 1900, Senior College 1951Enrollment ........................................................ 8,000Nickname ................................................... SkyhawksSchool Colors ....................... Navy Blue and Orange Stadium .......... Hardy M. Graham (H.K. Grantham Field)Capacity ............................................................ 7,500Affiliation NCAA/Football Championship SubdivisionConference .............................................. Ohio ValleyChancellor .................................... Dr. Thomas RakesAlma Mater ....................................... Milligan CollegeAthletics Director ....................................... Phil DaneAlma Mater ...................... Tennessee Tech UniversityAthletics Phone ................................... 731-881-7660Athletics Trainer ....................................... Bart Belew

HISTORYFirst Year of Sport ............................................. 1925All-Time Record ...................................... 313-438-18 Years in NCAA Playoffs .............. 2 (1988 and 2006)Last Postseason Appearance ................... 2006 (FCS)Result ....... L, 36-30 to No. 10 Southern Illinois (1st round)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information Director ................... Joe LofaroE-mail Address .............................. [email protected] Phone ........................................... 731-514-2905Sports Information Office Phone ..... 731-881-7632Press Box Phone ................. 731-881-7694 or 7632Mailing Address ........................... 1022 Elam Center....................................................... Martin, TN 38238Overnight Address .................. 15 Mount Pelia Road....................................................... Martin, TN 38238

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach ...................................... Jason SimpsonAlma Mater/year .............. Southern Mississippi/1995Record at School ................... 26-20 (Four Seasons)Career Record ........................ 26-20 (Four Seasons)Football Office Phone ........................ 731-881-7670Best time of day to call ............................... Morning

Assistant Coaches: TitleKevin Bannon - Offensive Graduate AssistantAlma Mater/year - UT Martin/2009Mac Bryan - Offensive Coordinator and Offensive LineCoach Alma Mater/year - Appalachian State/1982

Chris Boone - Assistant Head Coach, DefensiveCoordinator and Safeties CoachAlma Mater/year - Southern Mississippi/1997Nathan Burton - Linebackers CoachAlma Mater/year - Georgia Tech/2004Brandon Cooper - Defensive Backs CoachAlma Mater/year - UT Martin/2006Chase Gibson - Strength and Conditioning GAAlma Mater/year - Marshall/2005Jordon Hankins - Running Backs Coach/Strengthand ConditioningAlma Mater/year - UT Martin/2005Ryan Nielsen - Defensive Line Coach andSpecial Teams CoordinatorAlma Mater/year - University of SouthernCalifornia/2002Gerad Parker- Wide Receivers Coach andRecruiting CoordinatorAlma Mater/year - Kentucky/2004Kane Wommack- Quarterback CoachesAlma-Mater/year - Southern Miss/2009 Ray Williams - Defensive Graduate AssistantAlma Mater/year - UT Martin/2009

TEAM INFORMATIONOverall record last year . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6Conference record/place . . . . 4-4 (4th place)Final Ranking (poll) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/ABasic Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pro SetBasic Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Letterwinners returningOffense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Letterwinners lost Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Starters ReturningOffense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2009 RESULTSDate Opponent W/L Score AttendanceSept. 4 Iowa Wesleyan W 56-0 5,842Sept. 12 at Missouri State L 24-14 9,357Sept. 19 at Memphis L 41-14 21,428Sept. 26 Southeast Missouri State W 29-22 4,269Oct. 3 at No. 20 Jacksonville State L 52-7 13,086Oct. 10 Tennessee Tech L 35-28 6,137Oct. 17 at No. 23 Eastern Kentucky L 31-25 7,400Oct. 24 Murray State W 38-24 3,142Nov. 7 at Tennessee State W 28-7 22,092Nov. 14 at No. 13 Eastern Illinois L 49-13 5,346Nov. 21 Austin Peay W 48-38 4,120

2010 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Site 2009 Record Record NoteworthySept. 4 at Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. 7-6 First meeting in school historySept. 11 at Southeastern La. Hammond, La. 6-5 SELU leads the series 3-1Sept. 18 Eastern Illinois Graham Stadium 8-4 EIU is the defending OVC champsSept. 25 at Murray State Murray, Ky. 3-8 UTM has won five straightSept. 30 at Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. 6-5 Winner has scored 35 pts last two yrs.Oct. 9 Jacksonville State Graham Stadium 8-3 Jax State leads series 25-6Oct. 16 Eastern Kentucky Graham Stadium 5-6 UTM looking for first win vs. EKUOct. 21 Lambuth Graham Stadium 12-1 First meeting since 2000Oct. 30 at SE Missouri State Cape Girardeau, Mo. 2-9 UTM has won the last five gamesNov. 6 at Austin Peay Clarksville, Tenn. 4-7 Fifth meeting in Clarksville since ‘04Nov. 13 Tennessee State Graham Stadium 4-7 OVC Game of the Week

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2222 0000 1111 0000 RRRR OOOO SSSS TTTT EEEE RRRRNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Previous School)43 Lincoln Anderson S 5-9 181 So. Knoxville, Tenn. (Austin-East HS)56 Aaron Arnold OL 6-1 273 Fr. St. Louis, Mo. (Webster Groves HS)72 Matthew Axline OL 6-4 320 Fr. Shelbyville, Ky. (Shelby Co. HS)6 Kevin Barfield WR/CB 5-8 147 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Frayser HS)21 Tevin Barksdale RB 5-9 179 So. Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green HS) 11 Josh Bey LB 6-0 222 Sr. Springfield, Tenn. (Springfield HS)20 Cedric Blanks RB 6-2 210 Jr. Meridian, Miss. (East Mississippi CC)14 DuJuan Brown LB 6-0 200 Jr. Miami, Fla. (East Mississippi CC)92 Nicholas Brown DL 6-1 250 Fr. Louisville, Ky. (Dupont Manual HS)19 Runako Brown DB 6-0 185 Jr. Gulfport, Miss. (Gulf Coast CC)71 Michael Bryant OL 6-4 307 So. LaVergne, Tenn. (Vanderbilt)78 Jeremy Buchanan OL 6-3 299 Sr. Antioch, Tenn. (Antioch HS)57 Aaron Carney LB 5-11 231 Sr. Brownsville, Tenn. (Haywood Co. HS)15 Derek Carr QB 6-0 192 R-So. McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie HS)2 Daniel Chamberlain WR 6-0 192 Sr. Riverside, Calif. (Mt. San Jacinto CC)52 Josh Cody DE 6-2 237 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (Lutheran HS)10 Tim Cox DE 5-11 226 Sr. Jackson, Miss. (Holmes CC)27 Bryson Crowder RB 5-8 210 Fr. Jackson, Tenn. (Liberty Tech HS)62 Sam Curtis OL 6-4 320 Fr. South Fulton, Tenn. (South Fulton HS)23 Erick Daniel S 5-8 180 Sr. Fairfield, Ala. (Fairfield HS)40 Justin Darden DE 5-11 225 Sr. Meridian, Miss. (East Mississippi CC)3 T.J. Drakeford DB 5-10 191 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. (Marshall)36 Joe Dunavant S 5-9 180 R-Jr. Pulaski, Tenn. (Giles County HS)65 Tyler Eady OL 6-1 271 So. Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Smyrna HS)49 Bobby Ellis LB 5-9 198 Fr. Dyersburg, Tenn. (Dyersburg HS)79 Wilson Emebunor OL 6-1 280 So. Nashville, Tenn. (Goodpasture Christian HS)12 CJ Estelle DB 5-8 160 Jr. Sylacaggau, Ala. (East Central CC)84 Ben Everett TE 6-1 221 Jr. Loudon, Tenn. (Loudon, HS)42 Sione Fale’ofa LB 6-0 251 R-Sr. Oahu, Hawaii (Los Angeles Valley CC)61 Darren Fizer OL 5-11 275 R-Sr. Charlotte, Tenn. (Creekwood HS)17 Fred Flenorl QB 6-1 181 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS)67 Steven Frazier OL 6-2 265 So. Seymour, Tenn. (Seymour HS)26 Jobronski Gilbert LB 5-11 200 Fr.. Milan, Tenn. (Milan HS)29 Gerald Guffin DB 5-10 183 Sr. Bartlett, Tenn. (Bolton HS)82 Kelton Hall TE 6-3 239 Jr. Reno, Nev. (Nevada)89 Rhett Hamrick WR 6-5 206 Jr. Longwood, Calif. (USF)16 Bill Hardegree QB 6-5 211 R-Fr. Jackson, Tenn. (University School)18 Taylor Harmon QB 6-2 205 Fr. Bristol, Tenn. (Bristol HS)7 Kendal Harper SS 5-10 183 Jr. Trenton, Tenn. (Peabody HS)98 Jamel Henderson DE 6-2 215 So. Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones HS)83 Joe Hook P 6-0 180 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Moeller HS)54 Austin Hopper DL 6-3 264 R-Fr. Troy, Tenn. (Obion County HS)22 Jett Howard LB 6-2 204 Jr. Blytheville, Ark. (Blytheville HS)70 Rodney Irvin OL 6-2 297 R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS)91 Ryan Isom DT 6-2 280 Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Desmet Jesuit HS)73 John Johnson OL 6-4 287 Fr. University City, Mo. (University City HS)97 Karlos Jones DL 6-1 300 R-Jr. Athens, Ala. (Athens HS)34 Kenny Jones FB 5-11 232 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Austin-East HS)80 Corey Jordan WR 5-11 215 Fr. Antioch, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS)77 Anthony Kelly OL 6-3 269 Sr. Riverside, Calif. (Chaffey College)24 James Langford RB 6-1 215 Jr. San Pablo, Calif. (Delta College)53 Michael Mancini OL 6-2 294 R-So. Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville HS)47 Justin McCray LB 6-3 238 Fr. Hamilton, Ohio (Fairfield HS)66 Clay McKinnie LB 6-1 210 R-Fr. Medon, Tenn. (Chester County HS)25 Jason McNair RB 5-9 192 R-So. Mount Olive, Miss. (Mount Olive HS)5 Julius McNair QB 6-0 208 R-So. Mount Olive, Miss. (Mount Olive HS)30 DJ McNeil RB 6-2 205 Fr. Collierville, Tenn. (Briarcrest Christian)8 Bryant Milligan WR 5-11 207 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio (Marshall)

Numerical RosterNo. Name Pos.1 Maurice Taylor WR2 Daniel Chamberlain WR3 T.J. Drakeford DB4 Thad Williams DB5 Julius McNair QB6 Derek Welch CB6 Kevin Barfield WR7 Kendal Harper SS8 Bryant Milligan WR9 Chris Thompson WR10 Tim Cox DE11 Josh Bey LB12 CJ Estelle DB13 Jordan Stokes QB14 DuJuan Brown LB15 Derek Carr QB16 Bill Hardegree QB17 Fred Flenorl QB18 Taylor Harmon QB19 Runako Brown DB20 Cedric Blanks RB21 Tevin Barksdale RB22 Jett Howard LB23 Erick Daniel S24 James Langford RB25 Jason McNair RB26 Jobronski Gilbert RB27 Bryson Crowder RB28 Obi Nwankwo S29 Gerald Guffin DB30 DJ McNeil RB31 AJ Williams RB32 Jarvis Perry FB34 Kenny Jones FB35 Jonathan Utley LB36 Joe Dunavant S37 Trey Smith S38 Tucker Nelson K39 James Satterfield K/P40 Justin Darden DE41 Nate Rottero LB42 Sione Fale’ofa LB43 Lincoln Anderson S44 Chase Samples FB45 Clayton Smith LB46 Clay Sheley LS47 Justin McCray LB48 Kyron Tucker CB49 Bobby Ellis LB51 Geoff Prather DE52 Josh Cody DE53 Michael Mancini OL54 Austin Hopper DL55 Darelle Nash DE56 Aaron Arnold OL57 Aaron Carney LB


No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Previous School)

99 Darrin Nalls DT 5-10 296 R-So. Fayette, Ala. (Fayette County HS)

55 Darelle Nash DE 6-1 230 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Houston HS)

38 Tucker Nelson K 5-8 177 Fr. Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood HS)

28 Obi Nwankwo S 5-10 181 Fr. West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West HS)

32 Jarvis Perry FB 6-2 240 R-Jr. Maury City, Tenn. (Crockett County HS)

64 Michael Pope OL 6-2 250 R-So. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Riverdale HS)

51 Geoff Prather DE 6-2 240 Fr. Gulph Mills, Pa. (Temple)

96 DJ Roberts DE 6-2 245 R-Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Austin-East HS)

41 Nate Rottero LB 5-11 210 So. Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Wilson Central HS)

44 Chase Samples FB 6-1 230 Sr. Ashland, Miss. (Northwest Mississippi CC)

81 Cody Sandlin K/P 6-2 180 So. Goodlettsville, Tenn. (Davidson Academy)

39 James Satterfield K/P 6-1 171 Fr. Gallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS)

46 Clay Sheley LS 6-1 224 R-So. Dickson, Tenn. (Dickson County HS)

88 Stephen Shiver WR 6-3 200 Jr. Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville HS)

45 Clayton Smith LB 6-2 243 Fr. Jackson, Tenn. (Northside HS)

37 Trey Smith S 5-8 189 R-So. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Riverdale HS)

58 Ladarrius Stallings OL 5-11 297 Jr. McComb, Miss. (Southwest CC)

87 Taylor Stanley WR 5-9 185 Jr. Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS)

85 Matt Stewart TE 6-2 239 Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Mount Juliet HS)

13 Jordan Stokes QB 6-0 200 So. McEwen, Tenn. (McEwen HS)

76 Charles Sweeton OL 6-5 291 Fr. Lawrenceburg, Tenn. (Lawrence Co. HS)

1 Maurice Taylor KR 5-8 165 So. St. Louis, Mo. (Cardinal Ritter HS)

94 Ray Teamer DL 6-2 290 Sr. Covington, Tenn. (Covington HS)

9 Chris Thompson WR 5-11 198 R-Fr.P St. Louis, Mo. (Riverview Garden HS)

75 Taz Tillery OL 6-2 272 Sr. Russellville, Ala. (Russellville HS)

60 Anthony Topps OL 6-1 274 Fr. Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell HS)

48 Kyron Tucker CB 6-0 170 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS)

35 Jonathan Utley LB 6-1 210 Sr. Springfield, Tenn. (Springfield HS)

95 Dean Wathen DL 6-2 246 Fr. Henderson, Ky. (Henderson Co. HS)

6 Derek Welch CB 5-10 167 Sr. Taylorsville, Miss. (Jones County CC)

31 AJ Williams RB 5-9 202 Jr. LaGrange, Ga.(New Mexico Military)

4 Thad Williams DB 5-9 190 Jr. Adel, Ga. (Hutchinson CC)

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58 Ladarrius Stallings OL

60 Anthony Topps OL

61 Darren Fizer OL

62 Sam Curtis OL

64 Michael Pope OL

65 Tyler Eady OL

66 Clay McKinnie LB

67 Steven Frazier OL

70 Rodney Irvin OL

71 Michael Bryant OL

72 Matthew Axline OL

73 John Johnson OL

74 Matthew Shelton OL

75 Taz Tillery OL

76 Charles Sweeton OL

77 Anthony Kelly OL

78 Jeremy Buchanan OL

79 Wilson Emebunor OL

80 Corey Jordan WR

81 Cody Sandlin K/P

82 Kelton Hall TE

83 Joe Hook P

84 Ben Everett TE

85 Matt Stewart TE

87 Taylor Stanley WR

88 Stephen Shiver WR

89 Rhett Hamrick WR

91 Ryan Isom DT

92 Nicholas Brown DL

94 Ray Teamer DL

95 Dean Wathen DL

96 DJ Roberts DE

97 Karlos Jones DL

98 Jamel Henderson DE

99 Darrin Nalls DT

Pronunciation Guide 12 CJ Es-tell

17 Fred Flynn-or

19 Run-ock-o Brown

28 O-bee N-kwon-doh

36 Joe Dunn-a-vant

41 Nate Rot-terow

42 See-oh-nay Fall-ee-oh-fa

46 Clay She-lee

53 Michael Man-see-nee

55 Da-rail Nash

65 Tyler Ee-dee

79 Wilson E-boo-nar

88 Stephen Shy-ver

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ALABAMA (6)Erick Daniel CJ EstelleJamel Henderson Karlos JonesDarrin Nalls Taz Tillery

ARKANSAS (1)Jett Howard

CALIFORNIA (4)Daniel Chamberlain Rhett HamrickAnthony Kelly James Langford

FLORIDA (1)DuJuan Brown

GEORGIA (2)Thad WilliamsAJ Williams

HAWAII (1)Sione Fale'ofa

KENTUCKY (5)Matthew Axline Tevin BarksdaleNicholas Brown Anthony ToppsDean Wathen

MISSISSIPPI (10)Cedric Blanks Runako Brown

Tim Cox Justin DardenJason McNair Julius McNairChase Samples Ladarrius StallingsDerek Welch

MISSOURI (6)Aaron Arnold Josh CodyRyan Isom John JohnsonMaurice Taylor Chris Thompson

TENNESSEE (45)Lincoln Anderson Kevin BarfieldJosh Bey Michael BryantJeremy Buchanan Aaron CarneyDerek Carr Bryson CrowderSam Curtis Gerald GuffinJoe Dunavant Tyler EadyBobby Ellis Wilson EmebunorBen Everett Fred FlenorlDarren Fizer Jobronski GilbertNathan Jolley Bill HardegreeTaylor Harmon Kendal HarperAustin Hopper Rodney IrvinKenny Jones Corey JordanMichael Mancini Clay McKinnieDJ McNeil Jarvis PerryMichael Pope Nate RotteroDJ Roberts Cody SandlinJames Satterfield Clay Sheley

Matthew Shelton Stephen ShiverDarelle Nash Clayton SmithTrey Smith Taylor Stanley Matt Stewart Jordan StokesCharles Sweeton Ray TeamerKyron Tucker Jonathan UtleyStephen Frazier

NEVADA (1)Kelton Hall

NORTH CAROLINA (1)T.J. Drakeford

OHIO (4)Joe Hook Justin McCrayBryant Milligan Obi Nwankwo

SOUTH CAROLINA (1)Tucker Nelson

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OFFENSE (49)WIDE RECEIVERS (10)Kevin Barfield Fr. Daniel Chamberlain Sr.Rhett Hamrick Jr. Corey Jordan Fr.Bryant Milligan Sr. Stephen Shiver Jr.Taylor Stanley Jr. Chris Thompson R-Fr.Fred Flenorl Fr. Maurice Taylor So.TIGHT ENDS (3)Ben Everett Jr. Kelton Hall Jr.Matt Stewart Fr.

OFFENSIVE LINE (18)Aaron Arnold Fr. Matthew Axline Fr.Michael Bryant So. Jeremy Buchanan Sr.Sam Curtis Fr. Tyler Eady So.Wilson Emebunor So. Darren Fizer R-Sr.Rodney Irvin R-Jr. John Johnson Fr.Anthony Kelly Sr. Michael Mancini R-So.Michael Pope R-So. Ladarrius Stallings Jr.Charles Sweeton Fr. Anthony Topps Fr.Taz Tillery Sr. Stephen Frazier Fr.

QUARTERBACKS (6)Derek Carr R-So. Bill Hardegree R-Fr.Julius McNair R-So. Nathan Jolley Fr.Jordan Stokes So. Taylor Harmon Fr.

FULLBACKS (3)Kenny Jones Jr. Jarvis Perry R-Jr.Chase Samples Sr.

TAILBACKS (9)Tevin Barksdale So. Cedric Blanks Jr.Bryson Crowder Fr. AJ Williams Jr.Jason McNair R-So. DJ McNeil Fr.Tevin Barksdale So. Cedric Blanks Jr.James Langford Jr.

DEFENSE (48)ENDS (7)Josh Cody Sr. Tim Cox Sr.Justin Darden Sr. Jamel Henderson So.Darelle Nash Jr. DJ Roberts R-Fr.Geoff Prather Fr.

TACKLES (7)Nicholas Brown Fr. Austin Hopper R-Fr.Ryan Isom Fr. Karlos Jones R-Jr.Darrin Nalls R-So. Ray Teamer Sr.Dean Wathen Fr.

LINEBACKERS (12)Josh Bey Sr. DuJuan Brown Jr.Aaron Carney Sr. Bobby Ellis Fr.Sione Fale'ofa R-Sr. Jett Howard Jr.Justin McCray Fr. Nate Rottero So.Clayton Smith Fr. Jonathan Utley Sr.Jobronski Gilbert Fr. Clay McKinnie R-Fr.

CORNERBACKS (6)Runako Brown Jr. T.J. Drakeford Jr.

CJ Estelle Jr. Gerald Guffin Sr.Derek Welch Sr. Thad Williams Jr.

SAFETIES (6)Erick Daniel Sr. Joe Dunavant R-Jr.Kendall Harper Jr. Obi Nwankwo Fr.Trey Smith R-So. Lincoln Anderson So.

SPECIALISTS (6)KICKERS (3)Tucker Nelson Fr. Cody Sandlin So.James Satterfield Fr.

PUNTERS (2)Joe Hook Jr. James Satterfield Fr.

SNAPPERS (1)Clay Sheley R-So.

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NEW MEMBERS TO COACHING STAFF Fifth-year head coach Jason Simpson welcomes four

new members to his coaching staff. The newcomersinclude Jordon Hankins, a UT Martin alumnus who willcoach running backs and serve as the strength andconditioning coach; Nathan Burton, a former GeorgiaTech safety who worked under the guidance of defen-sive masterminds Bill Young at Oklahoma State andJon Tenuta at Georgia Tech, will coach linebackers;Ryan Nielsen, who served as the defensive line coachat Ole Miss under Ed Orgeron and played at theUniversity of Southern Cal, will coach the defensive lineand serve as the special teams coordinator; and MacBryan, who has 19 years of collegiate coaching experi-ence at Chattanooga, Pikeville, Newberry, Lees McRae,and Southern Miss, will coach the offensive line andserve as the Skyhawks offensive coordinator.

ELDER STATESMANFirst year head coach Mac Bryan, 50, is the oldest

member of the Skyhawk coaching staff. Bryan comes toUT Martin from Enka High School in North Carolinawhere he served as head coach and led the Jets totheir best season since 2002. Bryan also coached atChattanooga and at Southern Miss in his 19 years as acollegiate coach. While at Chattanooga, Bryan coachedformer UT Martin assistant Geep Wade. While atSouthern Miss, Bryan coached UT Martin head coachJason Simpson. Bryan served as a graduate assistantat his alma mater, Appalachian State. He played offen-sive tackle for head coaches Jim Brakefield and MikeWorking from 1978-80.

FORMER OL GIBBS SIGNS WITH NFL'S RAMSOffensive lineman Joe Gibbs, a three-time All-

American and two-time All-Ohio Valley Conference hon-oree, signed a free agent contract with the NationalFootball League's St. Louis Rams in June. Gibbs start-ed 11 games at right tackle for the Skyhawks in 2009and did not allow a sack all season. He played a keyrole in UT Martin's offensive success in 2009, as theSkyhawks were third in the Ohio Valley Conference inrushing offense, second in total offense, second in scor-ing and first in passing offense. In addition to being anAll-OVC first team selection, he was also named anAssociated Press FCS All-American and was also theonly OVC player to be named to the American FootballCoaches Association FCS All-American squad. Beforethe season, he was named a second-team preseasonAll-American by the Consensus Draft Services followinga second-team all-conference selection in 2008. Gibbsstarted in 37 out of 40 games in his career, including 31consecutive games on the offensive line to close out hiscareer. The last two seasons, he graded out at 87 per-cent and didn't allow a single sack in 23 starts. Gibbs'signing marks the first time a UT Martin player hasstruck a free agent deal with an NFL team since SamDudley (Seattle Seahawks) and Andre Langley (ArizonaCardinals) inked deals in 1988.

BEY NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM

Linebacker Josh Bey (6-0, 220 pounds), was namedto the second team 2010 Consensus Draft Services(CDS) Preseason Football Championship Subdivision(FCS) All-American team in June. Bey, a native ofSpringfield, earned CSN Fabulous 50 HonorableMention honors and first-team All-Ohio ValleyConference accolades in 2009. He led the Skyhawks intotal tackles with 107 and was second in the OVC intotal tackles. He was ranked among the top 40 in theNCAA FCS in three statistical categories: tackles/game(30th); sacks/game (40th); and tackles for loss/game(10th).

FORMER UT MARTIN ASSISTANTS MOVE UPFive former UT Martin assistant head coaches were

named head coaches after the 2009 season. Amongthe five were Charlie Stubbs, Cesar Rivas-Sandoval,Todd Berry, Larry Porter and Mike MacIntyre. Stubbswas named the head coach at Nicholls State; Rivas-Sandoval was named the interim successor to EdRifilato at Fort Lewis College; Berry, who completedthree seasons as the associate head coach and offen-sive coordinator at UNLV was named the 14th headfootball coach at Louisiana-Monroe (ULM); Porter, whoplayed at Memphis from 1990-93 and served as a UTMartin assistant on the same staff with former headcoach Matt Griffin, was named the 22nd head footballcoach at the University of Memphis; and MacIntyre, the2009 American Football Coaches Association FootballBowl Subdivision Assistant Coach of the Year and for-mer Duke University defensive coordinator was namedthe head coach at San Jose State University.

REUNITED AGAINFormer UT Martin assistant coaches Marcus

Satterfield, Geep Wade and Jimmy Lindsey are all onhead coach Russ Huesman's staff at Chattanooga.Satterfield left following the 2008 season, while Wadeand Lindsey left after the 2009 season.

SEASON OPENER AGAINST BIG BROTHER The UT Martin Skyhawks will open the 2010 season

on the road against the University of Tennessee atKnoxville. The two teams are scheduled to meet Sept.4 in Neyland Stadium. It will be the first meetingbetween the two teams from the UT system. The show-down against the Southeastern Conference powermarks the second time in the past three years theSkyhawks, a member of the Football ChampionshipSubdivision, have played an SEC Bowl ChampionshipSubdivision team. The Skyhawks played at Auburn in2008.

TWICE ON THURSDAYThis year's football schedule includes two Thursday

night games against in-state rivals Tennessee Tech andLambuth University. The Skyhawks travel to Cookevillefor an Ohio Valley Conference game against hostTennessee Tech on Thursday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is setfor 7 p.m. The Skyhawks will host Lambuth at Hardy M.Graham Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 21.

FORMER SKYHAWKS RETURN TO ACTIONDexter Anoka, the former Skyhawk wide receiver and

quarterback, landed a job in West Tennessee this pastsummer with the West Tennessee War Eagles, a mem-ber of the Gridiron Developmental Football League.Anoka was the War Eagles starting quarterback andhas led the team to a 4-0 start. Don Chapman, whograduated in 2007 and holds UT Martin's all-time rush-ing record, played for the Yakima Valley Warriors in theAmerican Indoor Football Association. The Warriors fin-ished the regular season with a 7-7 won-loss record.

ON TELEVISION The Skyhawks will play on live television twice this

season. The Sept. 25 game at Murray State and theNov. 13 game at Hardy M. Graham Stadium againstTennessee State will be broadcasted live. Kickoff forboth games is set for 6 p.m. Four of the five UT Martinhome games will be replayed on WLJT-HDTV Channel11 in West Tennessee. Home games against EasternIllinois, Jacksonville State, Eastern Kentucky andLambuth will be replayed at 9 p.m. on Saturdays and at3:30 p.m. Sundays.

LATE BCS TRANSFERSKelton Hall and T.J. Drakeford have transferred to UT

Martin this summer. Hall, a tight end, transferred fromNevada, while Drakeford transferred from Marshall. Hallis a 6-4, 245-pound tight end who prepped at DamonteRanch High School in Reno where he played football,basketball and ran track and field. Drakeford, a defen-sive back, is a 5-11, 190-pounder who prepped atIndependence High School in Charlotte, N.C. Drakefordsaw action in five games at Marshall and started four.He had 12 total tackles.

RIVARLY RENEWED UT Martin has renewed its rivalry with Southeastern

Louisiana in 2010 and 2011. The Skyhawks will travelto Hammond, La., to face the Lions on Sept. 11, 2010at Strawberry Stadium, while the Lions make the trip toHardy M. Graham Stadium on Sept. 3, 2011. UT Martinand Southeastern were rivals in the Gulf SouthConference from 1974-76. The last time the two teamsplayed was in 1981 when Southeastern claimed a 13-10 victory. Southeastern leads the series 3-1 andclaimed a pair of wins in Hammond in 1974 and 1976.UT Martin won the only game played in Martin - in 1975- 23-7 under the direction of head coach GeorgeMacIntyre.

BEY NAMED OVC PRESEASONDEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

UT Martin senior linebacker Josh Bey has beentabbed the 2010 Ohio Valley Conference PreseasonDefensive Player of the Year in a vote by the league’shead football coaches and sports information directors.

Defensively Bey ranked 10th nationally in tackles-for-loss last season (16.5), while also ranking in the top40th nationally in tackles (1.50/game) and sacks(0.59/game).


TWO FORMER NFL PLAYERS SET FOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Former NFL and UT Martin players Tony Champion(1981-84) and Fred Thomas (1995) will be among eightpeople inducted in The University of Tennessee atMartin athletics Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 16 duringthe 27th annual Letterwinners Club and Hall of FameBreakfast in the Student Life Center on campus.Champion was one of the most prolific and productiveplayers in UT Martin football history. He played for headcoaches Lynn Amadee and Fred Pickard and was afour-year letterman. He caught 72 passes for 1,531yards and 14 touchdowns in 25 career games. After UTMartin, he signed a free agent contract with the NFL'sDallas Cowboys. He played for the San DiegoChargers and Green Bay Packers. However, Championis well known for his career in the Canadian FootballLeague where he played for the Hamilton Tiger-Catsfrom 1985-88 and 1990-92. The two-time EasternDivision all-star caught 74 passes for 1,216 yards in1986 and helped the Tiger-Cats win the Grey Cup.Thomas played one season for the Skyhawks (1995).He earned All-Ohio Valley Conference first-team honorsand recorded 69 tackles and four interceptions. He wasthe 47th pick in the 1996 NFL draft, the highest pickever in UT Martin history. He was picked by the SeattleSeahawks in the second round. Thomas signed withthe New Orleans Saints in the winter of 2000. Hereceived the New Orleans Saints Ed Block CourageAward in 2002. He played in 156 NFL games and start-ed in 80 over 12 seasons. He recorded 424 career solotackles and 360 total tackles, 13 interceptions and 73pass deflections. Thomas announced his retirementfrom the NFL in 2009.

SKYHAWKS EARN PRESEASON RECOGNITIONIN PREVIEW MAGAZINE

Linebacker Josh Bey was named to Phil Steele'sCollege Football Preview All-Ohio Valley Conferencefirst team. Three other UT Martin players, Kenny Jones,Rodney Irvin and Jeremy Buchanan were named toSteele's All-OVC second team.

Bey (6-0, 220 pounds) led the Skyhawks in totaltackles with 107 and was second in the OVC in totaltackles. He was ranked among the top 40 in the NCAAFCS in three statistical categories: tackles/game (30th);sacks/game (40th); and tackles for loss/game (10th).

Recently Bey was named to the second team 2010Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Preseason FootballChampionship Subdivision (FCS) All-American team.Bey, a native of Springfield, earned CSN Fabulous 50Honorable Mention honors and first-team All-OhioValley Conference accolades in 2009.

Jones (Jr., 6-0, 235) will make the transition fromtight end to fullback this season, after scoring threereceiving touchdowns in 2009. Buchanan (Sr., 6-4, 300)moves from tight end to right tackle on the offensiveline, while Irvin (R-Jr., 6-3, 290) will anchor theSkyhawks' offensive line from his left tackle position.

Steele's College Football Preview magazine includes174 pages of Football Championship Subdivision cov-erage including a full page for every team.

NNNN OOOO TTTT IIII NNNN GGGG TTTT HHHH EEEE SSSS KKKK YYYY HHHH AAAA WWWW KKKK SSSSFor the second-straight season

five different Ohio ValleyConference schools received atleast one first-place vote intheOVC preseason poll whileJacksonville State picked up themost first-place votes (11) and wastabbed the 2010 OVC preseasonfavorite in a vote of league headcoaches and sports informationdirectors.

Those 11 votes were out of 18total votes, putting the Gamecocks(120 points) atop the preseasonpoll for the third time since joiningthe league in 2003.

Eastern Illinois, last year’schampion, picked up four first-place votes (114 total points) andwere just six total points behind

Jax State. Eastern Kentucky (102points), Tennessee Tech (78points) and Tennessee State (70points) each received one first-place vote apiece and were pickedthird, fourth and fifth respectively.

The preseason poll was roundedout by UT Martin (59), Austin Peayand Southeast Missouri tying forseventh (38) and Murray State(29).

Jacksonville State finished withthe best record in the OVC lastseason (8-3 overall, 6-1 OVC) butwas ineligible for the Conferencecrown because of a NCAA post-season ban due to an APR penal-ty. The Gamecocks, however, areonce again eligible for the title andNCAA postseason this season and

will look to win its third OVC crownwith a group of 46 returning letter-winners.

SKYHAWKS PICKED SIXTH IN OVC PRESEASON POLLOrder of Finish Points

1. Jacksonville State (11) 1202. Eastern Illinois (4) 1143. Eastern Kentucky (1) 1024. Tennessee Tech (1) 785. Tennessee State (1) 706. UT Martin 597. Austin Peay 38- Southeast Missouri 389. Murray State 29

Note: 8 points awarded for a first-placevote, 7 for second, etc. - Coaches andSID’s could not vote for their ownteams


HHHH EEEE AAAA DDDD CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH JJJJ AAAA SSSS OOOO NNNN SSSS IIII MMMM PPPP SSSS OOOO NNNNIt didn't take Jason Simpson long to move the UT Martin football team into the

upper echelon of the Ohio Valley Conference. After four seasons, Simpson sports a.565 overall (26-20) winning percentage, the highest in the 10-team conference and62-year-old league.

Simpson is 20-11 in the OVC and has one OVC championship to his credit andcame within a field goal of a second championship in 2008. He led the Skyhawks tothe Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) postseason for the first time in schoolhistory (2006) and his teams have been ranked among the top 25 in the nation annu-ally. The Skyhawks received votes in the FCS polls seven out of 14 weeks during the2009 season.

Simpson and the Skyhawks marched to a 5-6 overallrecord and sported a 4-4 OVC worksheet in 2009. The teamopened its campaign with a 56-0 lambasting over IowaWesleyan and won three of its last four games of the seasonin convincing fashion. Among those victories was a 38-24 tri-umph over rival Murray State and a 48-38 shootout withAustin Peay. The Skyhawks were ranked 27th in the nation inrushing offense, 22nd in the nation in passing offense, 37th inscoring offense, 31st in rushing defense, 19th in punt returnyardage/defense, 30th for tackles for a loss per game, 25thfor third down conversion percentage and 17th for time of pos-session.

Cade Thompson, Simpson's starting quarterback for the past two seasons, was20th in the nation in passing yards per game and total passing yards (2,546).Thompson set new school records for passing yards, completion percentage andtouchdown passes in 2009.

Offensive tackle Joe Gibbs, junior linebacker Josh Bey, tailback Brandyn Youngand freshman tailback Jason McNair reeled in All-OVC honors in 2009 for Simpsonand the Skyhawks. Gibbs was also named to three All-America teams and claimedUT Martin's Bob Carroll Male Athlete of the Year Award. Gibbs recently earned a try-out with the NFL's New York Jets.

Simpson led the 2008 Skyhawks to an 8-4 overall campaign and a 6-2 OVCrecord. The team received votes in both the FCS Coaches Poll and the SportsNetwork Poll, and was ranked 25th in the nation in the final Sports MediaEntertainment (SME) Network poll.

The team was ranked fourth in the nation in scoring offense (37.33) and sixth infumbles recovered (16). The Skyhawks were also ranked among the nation's top 40teams in rushing offense (34), passing offense (35), total offense (16), punt returns(23), kickoff returns (38), passing efficiency (27), sacks (19), tackles for loss (7), thirddown conversion percentage (8) and fourth down conversion percentage (8).

The head coach had five first team All-OVC selections including quarterback CadeThompson, wide receiver Mike Hicks, offensive lineman Kevin Bannon, defensivelineman Ray Williams and defensive back Dontrell Miller.

Miller earned All-American honors from the Associated Press, the AFCA and theSports Network. He was also included in CSN's Fabulous 50 team. Williams pickedup honorable mention All-American honors from The Sports Network.

In 2007, the Skyhawks closed out the season by winning four of their last fivegames. The Skyhawk offense exploded in the second half of the season with a 76-34victory over Murray State and a 55-20 thumping over Southeast Missouri State.

While the second half of the season was loaded with excitement, the first half wasa challenge to say the least. The Skyhawks lost their first three OVC games by acombined nine points. The team finished the season with a 4-7 overall record and a4-4 mark in the OVC. Linebacker Josh Yarbrough led the team in tackles and earnedAll-OVC honors and honorable mention All-American honors from the SportsNetwork. Running back Don Chapman closed out his career as UT Martin's all-timerushing leader with 5,017 yards. Chapman became only the 14th Division I player torush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. Return specialist Jessie "Juice"Burton was the Sports Network's third best kick returner. Burton was invited to theCanadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders training camp.

In 2006, Simpson's first year, the Skyhawks posted a 9-3 overall record and a 6-1mark in the OVC standings. The overall worksheet was the best for the Skyhawkssince 1988 when they advance to postseason play as a Division II team. The sixOVC victories were the most for the Skyhawks since joining the league in 1992. Ofthe nine victories, five were road wins and it marked the first time the Skyhawks won

an OVC road game since 1996. Along with wins, Simpson led the Skyhawks to national rankings for the first time

since 1989 and top 10 statistical rankings in pass efficiency defense (2), total defense(6), pass defense (7). The team was 12th in rushing offense while Chapman wasranked No. 9 in rushing offense (128.36 yards per game). Burton was ranked seventhin kickoff returns (26.2 yards per return).

Simpson finished fourth in the annual voting for the Eddie Robinson Award, thenation's best coach. He was named the American Football Coaches AssociationRegion 3 Coach of the Year and he earned the OVC's Roy Kidd Coach of the Yeartrophy.

Before accepting his first head coaching job at UT Martin, Simpson was the offen-sive coordinator at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was instrumentalin the resurgence of the UTC football program. In 2005, Chattanooga posted a 6-5campaign, the school's first winning season since 1997.

At Chattanooga, Simpson coached quarterback Cedric Stevens who threw formore than 3,100 yards with a 66 percent completion percentage. With 20 touchdownpasses, Stevens was named national Division I-AA Player of the Week. Stevensturned in a stellar effort with 540 yards of passing and five touchdowns as he helpedChattanooga pile up 697 yards of total offense in a 59-56 win over Appalachian State.

In 2004, Simpson's offense finished 14th in Division I-AA for passing and 32nd inscoring with 29.2 points per game. Simpson also coached Alonzo Nix atChattanooga. Nix broke the Southern Conference record for receptions in a seasonwith 90 catches. He earned all-conference honors in 2003 and 2004. In 2003 he wasan All-American and in 2004 he was a preseason Walter Payton Award finalist.

Before Chattanooga, Simpson coached at Texas State University, a member of the

Jason Simpson


HHHH EEEE AAAA DDDD CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH JJJJ AAAA SSSS OOOO NNNN SSSS IIII MMMM PPPP SSSS OOOO NNNNSouthland Football League. He coached quarterbacks,receivers and served as the team's recruiting coordina-tor. At Texas State, Simpson coached Tyson Ollvo whois the school's third all-time receptions leader. In 2000,Texas State posted a 7-4 record, the school's first win-ning season in 10 years.

Simpson served as an assistant coach from 1997-1999 at Jacksonville State University. He coachedquarterbacks and was the team's passing game coordi-nator. He also coached receivers and served as anassistant special teams coordinator. He was a memberof the Jacksonville State staff responsible for the thirdbest turnaround in Division I football for the 1997 and1998 seasons.

At Jacksonville State, Simpson coached ReggieStancil, the Southland Football Conference Freshmanof the Year; two-time All-Southland wide receiver JoeyHamilton who signed with the NFL's Oakland Raiders.Hamilton is Jacksonville State's all-time leading receiv-er with more than 2,903 yards and he holds five careerrecords. Simpson also coached all-conference widereceiver Ronald Bonner who signed with the CanadianFootball League's Hamilton Tiger Cats and MontressaKirby, the 1998 Southland Offensive Player of the Year.Kirby is Jacksonville State's all-time offensive leaderwith more than 7,688 yards.

Simpson is a native of Ellisville, Miss. He signed as aquarterback with Mississippi State and played for twoseasons for the Bulldogs. He also played baseball forRon Polk at State before transferring to Southern Missin 1992. At Southern Miss, Simpson was a two-time all-conference selection in baseball and was team captainhis senior season. After earning a bachelor's degree in1994 from Southern Miss, he spent the next year as agraduate assistant football coach at Delta State, wherehe coached defensive backs. In the spring of 1995,Simpson served as an assistant football and headbaseball coach at Collins High School in Mississippi.

Simpson and his wife, the former Julie Wilkerson,have two sons and a daughter: Ty, 6 years old, Emma,5 years old and Graham, 1 year old. The family lives inMartin and attends First Baptist Church. The Jason Simpson File ...

(26-20, fifth season)Championships 2006 Ohio Valley Conference

Coaching Honors2006 OVC Roy Kidd Coach of the Year2006 AFCA Region III Coach of the Year2006 Eddie Robinson Award Finalist

Versus All OpponentsAuburn ........................................................... 0-1Austin Peay .................................................... 3-1Baker .............................................................. 1-0Central Arkansas ............................................ 0-1Concordia (Selma, Ala.) ................................. 1-0Eastern Illinois ................................................ 2-2

Eastern Kentucky ........................................... 0-3Gardner-Webb ............................................... 1-0Iowa Wesleyan ............................................... 1-0Jacksonville State .......................................... 2-2Memphis ........................................................ 0-1Missouri State ................................................ 0-2Murray State .................................................. 4-0Ohio ............................................................... 0-1Samford ......................................................... 2-0Southeast Missouri ........................................ 4-0Southern Illinois ............................................. 0-1Southern Miss ................................................ 0-1Tennessee State ............................................ 2-1Tennessee Tech ............................................. 2-2Urbana University .......................................... 1-0USF ................................................................ 0-1

Record Breakdown:Overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-20

OVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-11

Non-Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Ranked Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Home Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-6

Road Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

Overtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1

Postseason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 (2006)

Thursday Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Saturday Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-17

Simpson’s Coaching HistoryYear School Position Head Coach

1994 Delta State Defensive Backs (GA) Todd Knight

1995 Delta State Defensive Backs Todd Knight

1997 Jacksonville State QBs/Receivers/Special Teams Assistant Mike Williams



2000 Blinn Junior College QBs/Receivers Everett Todd

2000 Texas State University QBs/Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator Bob Debesse

2001 Texas State University QBs/Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator Bob Debesse

2002 Texas State University QBs/Recruiting Coordinator Bob Debesse

2003 Texas State University QBs/Recruiting Coordinator Bob Debesse

2003 UT-Chattanooga Assistant head coach/Offensive Coord./QBs Rodney Allison



2006 UT Martin Head Coach 9-3 (6-1)




Totals as Head Coach 26-20 (20-11)


AAAA SSSS SSSS IIII SSSS TTTT AAAA NNNN TTTT CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH EEEE SSSSChris Boone (5th Season)

Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Safeties Coach

Chris Boone is the Skyhawks' assistant head coach,defensive coordinator and safeties coach.

This past season Boone coached linebacker JoshBey who earned CSN Fabulous 50 Honorable Mentionhonors and first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference acco-lades. Bey led the Skyhawks in total tackles with 107and was second in the OVC intotal tackles. Bey was rankedamong the top 40 in the NCAAFCS in three statistical cate-gories: tackles/game (30th);sacks/game (40th); and tacklesfor loss/game (10th).

Boone’s defense was secondin the OVC in rush defense.

He also coached the puntteam which made great strides in2009. The team was ranked 113th in the country inreturn yards in 2008 and under Boone’s direction in2009 the team finished 19th in the nation in punt returnyards.

In 2009, Boone led the Skyhawks to a season-open-ing 56-0 shutout over Iowa Wesleyan. It was theSkyhawks third shutout since 2006, Boone's first yearon the staff. The Skyhawks were in the upper echelonof the conference as exhibited by the stats this pastseason, ranking fourth in total defense.

In 2008, Boone's defense led the OVC in fumblesrecovered and finished sixth in the nation. The UTMartin defense led the OVC in sacks (31) as 17 differ-ent players recorded sacks. The defense was ranked19th in the nation for sacks. The UT Martin defensealso led the OVC in tackles for loss and finished sev-enth in the nation.

Boone had two first team All-OVC selections includ-ing defensive lineman Ray Williams and defensive backDontrell Miller.

Miller earned All-American honors from theAssociated Press, the AFCA and the Sports Network.He was also included in CSN's Fabulous 50 team.Miller led the nation and set school records, scoring fivedefensive touchdowns.

Williams picked up honorable mention All-Americanhonors from The Sports Network.

As a team, the UT Martin defense scored seventouchdowns and finished third in the league in totaldefense.

In 2007, the Skyhawks closed out the season by win-ning four of their last five games.

The team finished the season with a 4-7 overallrecord and a 4-4 mark in the OVC. Linebacker JoshYarbrough led the team in tackles and earned All-OVChonors and honorable mention All-American honorsfrom the Sports Network.

The Skyhawks finished their 2006 campaign with a9-3 overall record and a 6-1 Ohio Valley Conferenceworksheet and championship. The team was ranked13th in the nation. The Skyhawks also advanced to theFootball Championship Subdivision playoffs for the firsttime in school history.

Statistically Boone's defense was ranked No. 1 in theOhio Valley Conference in five categories -- rushingdefense, pass efficiency defense, total defense, scoringdefense and pass defense.

Nationally the Skyhawk defense was ranked amongthe top 20 in the same five categories --- rushingdefense (17), pass efficiency defense (2), total defense(6), scoring defense (13) and pass defense (7).

Boone had five players earn All-Ohio ValleyConference honors during the 2006 season. Among theplayers were Joel Kilpatrick, Markeseo Jackson, KevinRondo, Nate Wilson and Dontrell Miller.

Before coming to UT Martin, Boone served as thesecondary coach and defensive coordinator at EastCentral Community College for two seasons (2004-05).His defense was ranked No. 1 in Mississippi for forcingturnovers (27). The team was second in the state and23rd in the nation in total defense (allowing 258 yardsper game). The defense was also second in the stateand ninth in the nation in rush defense, giving up 87yards per game.

Boone coached linebackers and served as the proliaison from 2002-04 at Nicholls State University. Hehelped lead the Colonels to their first Southland

Conference championship appearance in 2003. He alsocoached All-Southland Conference players PennMorris, Torrian Thomas and James Miller. In 2002,Nicholls State led the Southland Conference in scoringdefense, giving up only 17 points per game. NichollsState was 7-4 that season.

From 2000-02, Boone coached the defensive lineand served as the recruiting coordinator at theUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello. The team postedan 8-3 record and was nationally ranked during the2000 season.

Boone served as the defensive graduate assistant atthe University of Alabama-Birmingham from 1999-00.

From 1998-99, Boone coached the linebackers andspecial teams at Wayne County High School, helpinglead them to the state playoffs for the first time inschool history.

Boone also coached the linebackers and specialteams at Pearl River Community College in 1997.

From 1996-97, Boone was the defensive studentassistant at Southern Miss. The team posted an 8-3record and won Conference USA.

Boone played at Jones County Junior College from1991-93 before finishing at the University of SouthernMiss from 1995-96.

Boone is married to the former Coco Walker ofWaynesboro, Miss. and the couple has two daughters,Cameron and Casidee.

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AAAA SSSS SSSS IIII SSSS TTTT AAAA NNNN TTTT CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH EEEE SSSSGerad Parker

(3rd Season)

Wide Receivers Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

Kentucky (2004)

Brandon Cooper (2nd Season)

Defensive Backs Coach

UT Martin (2006)

Gerad Parker, a former Kentucky player and graduate assistant, will coachwide receivers and serve as the team's recruiting coordinator for the secondconsecutive year.

Parker's leading receivers in 2009, Mike Hicks and Stephen Shiver caught46 and 33 passes respectively and accounted for seven of the team's 16receiving touchdowns.

Parker, a former wide receiver, had no trouble coaching the Skyhawk run-ning backs in 2008. His backs rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored26 touchdowns. Brandyn Young led the running back corps with 702 yardsand 12 touchdowns. He averaged 4.9 yards per carry and 58.5 yards pergame. Young earned All-Ohio Valley Conference second team honors.Parker also coached Miguel Barnes, Roren Thomas and freshman DarylBourne.

Barnes was second on the team with 478 rushing yards, while Thomaswas third and Bourne was fourth. Combined the Skyhawk running backsrecorded five 100-yard plus rushing games. Young rushed for 213 yardsagainst Eastern Illinois and 107 yards against Tennessee Tech. Barnespounded out 117 yards in the rain against Jacksonville State, while Bourneran for 111 yards against Concordia and 102 yards against Baker.

Young picked up one OVC Offense Player of the Week honor on Oct. 12,while Bourne was named OVC Newcomer of the Week Sept. 14.

The Skyhawks were ranked fourth in the nation in scoring offense (37.33),16th in total offense and 34th in rushing offense.

Parker spent the 2007 season as an offensive graduate assistant atKentucky. He also worked with the offensive scout team. Before returning tohis alma mater, Parker was an assistant coach at Raceland (Ky.) HighSchool, guiding receivers and defensive backs.

In 2006, Raceland was 11-2 and advanced to the third round of the ClassA playoffs.

He was a four-year letterman for Kentucky (2001-04). His best seasoncame as a senior when he caught 15 passes for 168 yards. Having over-come numerous injuries during his career, Parker's teammates voted himUK's Most Inspirational Player following his senior year.

He was a three-year member of the Southeastern Conference AcademicHonor Roll and in 2004 was voted second-team Academic All-District IV bythe College Sports Information Directors of America. He was selected for theFrank. G. Ham Society of Character by UK Athletics.

After his playing career, Parker stayed on at Kentucky as a graduate assis-tant for spring practice in 2005 before accepting the coaching and teachingposition at Raceland.

Born in Huntington, W.Va., Parker became the all-time leading receiver inKentucky history at Lawrence County High School with 238 career recep-tions, 4,814 yards and 52 touchdowns.

He is married to the former Kandi Brown, who was an all-state basketballplayer and a member of the 2000 West Carter High School state champi-onship team. Brown played at Morehead State.

Former UT Martin football player Brandon Cooper coaches defen-sive backs at his alma mater.

Coop played running back and cornerback for four years at AikenHigh School in Cincinnati. He earned all-state honors his junior andsenior years as a defensive back. He also earned all-state honors inbaseball. As a freshman and sophomore he ran track, competing inthe 100, 200 and the 4x100 events.

He earned a scholarship to play at UT Martin for former head coachMatt Griffin in 2003. His senior year, 2006, Coop helped lead headcoach Jason Simpson's Skyhawks to their first-ever Ohio ValleyConference title and the postseason.

Coop had 36 total tackles and five pass breakups his senior year,as the Skyhawks finished with a 9-3 record.

Coop earned the Julian Nunamaker Award, all four years, whichgoes to the player who achieves success on the field and in the class-room. It is named after Julian Nunamaker, a 1968 first-team KodakAll-American. Nunamaker played for UT Martin in the 1967 TangerineBowl and he played professionally in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills.

Coop earned his bachelor's degree in health and human perform-ance (sports management) and served as a student assistant coachduring the spring of 2008 where he worked with the defensive line-men.

In the fall of 2008, Coop worked as a graduate assistant coach. Heworked with the outside linebackers and coached All-Ohio ValleyConference standout Josh Bey.

In addition to coaching the cornerbacks this season, Coop willrecruit in his hometown of Cincinnati.


AAAA SSSS SSSS IIII SSSS TTTT AAAA NNNN TTTT CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH EEEE SSSSMac Bryan (1st Season)

Offensive Coordinator & Offensive Line Coach

Appalachian State (1982)

Jordon Hankins (1st Season)

Running Backs Coach & Director of Strength and Conditioning

UT Martin (2005)

Mac Bryan joins the Skyhawks this season (2010) as the new offen-sive coordinator and offensive line coach.

He comes to UT Martin from Enka High School in North Carolinawhere he served as head coach for the past season. He led the Jetsto their best season since 2002.

Bryan brings 19 years of collegiate coaching experience to UTMartin with him. His last college coaching job was as the head footballcoach at Pikeville (Kentucky) College. He spent three seasons as thehead coach.

He spent one year as assistant head coach and offensive linecoach at Newberry College. Before that he was at the University ofTennessee at Chattanooga from 2001-2003 where he first served asthe offensive line coach and then as the defensive line coach. Amonghis players at Chattanooga was former UT Martin offensive coordina-tor and offensive line coach Geep Wade.

Bryan also spent three seasons as the offensive line coach atSouthern Miss and seven years at Lees McRae College. Simpsonwas a player at Southern Miss while Bryan was the offensive linecoach.

While at Lees McRae as the head coach, Bryan guided the team tothe four East Bowls and the Mid American Bowl.

He was named the NJCAA Region 10 Coach of the Year threetimes and the Coastal Conference Coach of the Year twice. His teamwon Coastal Conference titles in 1986, 1987 and 1988. Lees McRaewas ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA final regular season poll in 1987.

He worked as a graduate assistant coach at Appalachian State from1981-83 while working on his graduate degree. He earned his mas-ter's in Physical Education in 1983 and his bachelor's degree in PE in1982 from ASU. He was a member of the Mountaineers' football teamfrom 1978-80, playing offensive tackle for head coaches JimBrakefield and Mike Working.

Bryan was born on Dec. 29, 1959. He is married to the formerVickie Smith. The couple has two daughters, Victoria and Carolyn.

Jordon Hankins returns to his alma mater, The University ofTennessee at Martin, to coach running backs and serve as thestrength and conditioning coordinator for the 2010 Skyhawk footballteam.

Hankins, who has been an assistant coach and the head strengthand conditioning coach at Riverdale High School (Murfreesboro,Tenn.) for the past four years under coach Ron Aydelott, started May15 at UT Martin.

Hankins, who played linebacker from 2001-03 for head coachesSam McCorkle and Matt Griffin, graduated from UT Martin in 2005.He has a bachelor's of science degree in education with an emphasisin history. He also has a physical education endorsement.

Hankins finished his career with 31 solo tackles and 51 total tack-les.

Hankins prepped at Lewis County High School in Hohenwald wherehe helped lead the team to three regional football championships.

He rushed for more than 1,000 yards his senior year and wasnamed a 1998 Mr. Football Finalist. He earned all-state honors in bothfootball and baseball.


AAAA SSSS SSSS IIII SSSS TTTT AAAA NNNN TTTT CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH EEEE SSSSRyan Nielsen

(1st Season)

Defensive Line Coach & Special Teams Coordinator

Sourthern Cal (2002)

Nathan Burton (1st Season)

Linebackers Coach

Georgia Tech (2004)

Ryan Nielsen is the defensive line coach and special teams coordi-nator.

Nielsen comes to UT Martin from Central Connecticut StateUniversity where he was the defensive coordinator, defensive linecoach and the linebackers coach from 2008.

Before Central Connecticut State, he was the defensive line coachat Ole Miss from March 2005 to December 2007.

He also served as an administrative assistant at the University ofIdaho and as a volunteer assistant at his alma mater, the University ofSouthern California.

Some of the prominent players Nielsen coached include JamieMitchell (Ole Miss), a defensive end with the Minnesota Vikings;Marcus Tillman, a 2006 freshman All-American (Ole Miss); GregHardy, the 2007 Southeastern Conference sack leader (Ole Miss);Ray Saunders, a 2008-09 first-team all-conference selection and the2008 conference sack leader from Central Connecticut State; LawtonArnold, the 2009 Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year fromCentral Connecticut State; and Jeff Marino, a 2009 second team All-Northeast Conference selection from Central Connecticut State.

As a player at USC, Nielsen played defensive tackle from 1997-2002. In 1998 he recorded 16 total tackles, while he had 39 total tack-les in 1999. He earned All-Pac 10 Conference honors his sophomoreseason.

Nielsen was an undrafted free agent signee with the PhiladelphiaEagles in the NFL and played one season of Arena Football with theLos Angeles Avengers.

Nathan Burton begins his first season as the Skyhawks linebackerscoach.

He comes to UT Martin from Oklahoma State where he served as adefensive graduate assistant this past season. Before that he was adefensive graduate assistant and quality controller at Georgia Techfrom 2005-09.

He's worked with defensive coordinators Jon Tenuta (Georgia Tech)and Bill Young (Oklahoma State).

As a player at Georgia Tech, Burton was a four-year letter winnerand he earned a scholarship two years after walking on. He played in12 of 13 games during his redshirt-freshman year as a walk-on. In2004 he was the Georgia Tech Lifter of the Year.

Burton started at the safety position at Georgia Tech in the Nickeland Dime defensive packages.


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(1st Season)

Quarterbacks Coach

Southern Miss (2009)

Chase Gibson (1st Season)

Strength and Conditioning GA

Marshall (2005)

Former Southern Miss tight end, holder and fullback KaneWommack has joined The University of Tennessee at Martin footballcoaching staff. He will coach the Skyhawk quarterbacks this season.

Wommack was at Southern Miss from 2007-09 and he helped leadthe team to three consecutive bowl appearances. He spent this pastspring as a volunteer assistant coach at Southern Miss where heworked with the offensive line. He served as a defensive studentcoach in 2007 when the Skyhawks opened the season against theGolden Eagles in Hattiesburg.

Before transferring to Southern Miss, Wommack played full atArkansas where he helped the team win the SoutheasternConference West Division Championship and a Capital One Bowlappearance.

Wommack's father, Dave, has coached for the past 30 years atGeorgia Tech, Souther Miss, South Carolina and Arkansas.

Chase Gibson, a former Marshall University tight end will serve asthe Skyhawks' strength and conditioning graduate assistant. Alongwith assisting the strength program, he will work as an assistant line-backer coach.

Gibson spent the past two year as a physical education teacher andfootball coach at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Ky.He served as the defensive backs and wide receiver coach in 2009.He also coached tight ends and was the defensive line coach for theCardinals in 2008.

Before George Rogers Clark, Gibson coached at Pike CountyCentral High School for seven years.

Gibson arrived at Marshall on a full scholarship to play tight end in2001. He spent his first season with the thundering Herd as a redshirt.During spring practice he suffered a devastating knee injury thatended his promising career.

A native of Pikeville, Ky., Gibson attended Pikeville High Schoolwhere he played both tight end and linebacker. He had more than1,000 yards receiving his sophomore, junior and senior years. Gibsonearned numerous all-conference and all-area awards as well as beingnamed to the all-state team his senior year. He also played in theKentucky vs. Tennessee All-Star game and was named to the Classof the Commonwealth as a senior.

Gibson graduated from Marshall in 2005 with a physical educationdegree and aspires to become a successful college football coachone day.


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(2nd Season)

Offensive Graduate Assistant

UT Martin (2009)

Ray Williams (2nd Season)

Defensive Graduate Assistant

UT Martin (2009)

Fresh off a stellar four-year career as a UT Martin offensive line-man, Kevin Bannon begins his second season as a graduate assis-tant coach for the Skyhawks this fall.

A two-time all-conference selection, Bannon appeared in 45 gamesover his four-year career, starting in 39, and was a key cog on anoffense that produced one Ohio Valley Conference championship andwas consistently atop the OVC statistical categories.

Bannon also had an impact on the UT Martin record books, as heblocked for all-time UT Martin leading rusher Don Chapman for threeseasons.

Chapman became just the 14th Division I player to rush for 1,000yards in four straight seasons.

In 2008, Bannon graded out at 80 percent and only allowed onesack, earning All-OVC first team honors after being named to the All-OVC preseason team. Bannon served as team captain that seasonfor a team that went 8-4 and finished one last second blocked fieldgoal attempt shy of its second OVC crown in three years.

Bannon helped block for an offensive unit that ranked first in theOVC in 2008 in scoring offense, touchdowns, and total offense.Bannon also directly assisted the Skyhawks in ranking fourth in thenation in scoring offense (37.33 points per game).

Bannon started all 11 games during his junior campaign in 2007,earning All-OVC second team accolades. The Skyhawks led the OVCin scoring and total offense, and scored 40+ points in four games.

The Skyhawks' first-ever OVC championship came in 2006, a yearwhere Bannon started 10 games. Behind Bannon, UT Martin led theleague in rushing offense, and was nationally-ranked for the first timein program history.

As a true freshman in 2005, Bannon emerged strong to start in sixof the last seven games - all against conference opponents. Bannonblocked for quarterback Brady Wahlberg, who holds several UTMartin all-time career records, including total offense (7,387 yards).

Before UT Martin, Bannon was a two-sport athlete at WentzvilleHigh School in Wentzville, Mo., competing in football and wrestling.

Bannon earned all-district honors as a junior, and all-state and all-metro accolades as a senior, and was a three-year All-GatewayAthletic Conference team selection. Bannon also got it done in theclassroom, appearing on the honor roll all four years at WHS.

Bannon, who is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, is theson of Gary and Linda Bannon and has one younger brother, Sean.

Four-year Skyhawk defensive stalwart Ray Williams will serve as adefensive graduate assistant coach.

The Demopolis, Ala. native put together an impressive four-yearcareer at UT Martin from 2005-08, as he appeared in all 46 games,starting in 23 of those.

Williams totaled 137 tackles (60 solo), including 16 tackles-for-lossfor 81 yards, 9.5 sacks for 63 yards, eight quarterback hurries, twofumble recoveries and one forced fumble from the defensive tackleposition.

A preseason All-OVC selection in 2008, Williams backed it up witha first team All-OVC mention. In that season, Williams doubled hiscareer totals in tackles for loss (eight to 16) and sacks (4.5 to 9.5),while making 56 total stops (23 solo) to lead the Skyhawks to an 8-4season and one game shy of an OVC championship.

Williams spearheaded a Skyhawk defense that led the OVC insacks with 252, which was 34 more than the second place team had.The UT Martin defense also ranked in the top-10 nationally in fumblesrecovered (sixth; 16) and tackles for loss per game (seventh; 8.0).

In 2007, Williams started in all 11 contests and was honored with asecond team All-OVC mention. Serving as team captain, Williamswas second on the team with six quarterback hurries, despite playingmost of the season with a broken hand.

Williams was an integral part of the Skyhawks' 2006 OVC champi-onship squad, the first time a UT Martin team had won the OVC title.Williams and the Skyhawk defense ranked first in the OVC in scoringdefense, passing defense, rushing defense and total defense enroute to a historic season which included UT Martin's first-ever nation-al ranking.

Williams' freshman season in 2005 also was a memorable one, asWilliams played in all 11 games to help the Skyhawks lead the con-ference in total defense, least opponent first downs and least oppo-nent third down conversion percentage.

A two-sport athlete at Demopolis High School, Williams playeddefensive tackle, left guard and nose guard for the Tigers, earning aspot on the all-state team in 2004. Williams also adds a 4A state foot-ball championship, and a 2004 track and field shot put state champi-onship accomplishment to his personal resume.

Williams, a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is the son ofShirley Williams and has two younger sisters, Tasha and April.


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Nick Glenn (3rd Season)

Student-Athlete Development Officer

UT Martin (2005 )

Randy Barnes (5th Season)

Director of Football Operations

UT Martin (1972)

Butch Dowty (17th Season)

Equipment Manager

University of Memphis (1984)

Former UT Martin football player and Hall of Fame member RandyBarnes begins his 5th year as the director of football operations.

He worked in private business before joining UT Martin in 2005.Barnes retired from coaching in 2002 after a 30-year high school

career. He was the head football coach at Union City High School forthe past 21 years, and he also served as the school's athletic directorand assistant principal.

Barnes is the winningest coach in Union City history and wasinducted into the Union City Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. As headfootball coach at Union City, he had a .767 winning percentage (191-58). He was ranked in the top 10 in Tennessee for winning percent-age when he retired.

Barnes coached 12 playoff teams, six bowl teams, and won eightregional championships. His teams were Class AA Runners-up in1997 and 2000, and he was named coach of the year 12 times.

At Union City High School, Barnes coached Jonathan Robinson,who is the current director of college scouting for the New EnglandPatriots, as well as Donne Ethridge, who serves as a regional scoutfor the New York Giants.

In 1994, Barnes served as the president of the Tennessee AthleticCoaches Association and also received the TSSAA DistinguishedService Award. He served two times as a coach in the Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star Game.

In 1998, he received the prestigious TSSAA A.F. Bridges MaleCoach of the Year Award. In 2008, he was inducted into the TSSAAHall of Fame.

Barnes, from Ripley played football at UT Martin for head coachBob Carroll from 1969-72. Barnes was inducted into UT Martin'sAthletic Hall of Fame in 2004.

During his career, he earned All-Mid South Conference and All-GulfSouth Conference honors. He set a school record for the longest fieldgoal with a 53-yarder against Nicholls State in 1972.

Barnes is married and has two children. His wife, Sharon, and sonDavid are both UT Martin alumni. David played football for theSkyhawks and was a team captain in 1998. He later attended UTMemphis and is a dentist practicing in Jackson. Barnes' daughter,Anna Laura is a UTK graduate and lives and works in Memphis.

Barnes also served as Obion County's UT Alumni President in 2005and as the president of Union City's Rotary Club in 2009.

Butch Dowty enters his fourth season and 17th season overall asequipment manager for The University of Tennessee at Martin.

Dowty is directly responsible for overseeing the purchase of athleticequipment and supervising student managers with the UT Martin ath-letic programs.

Dowty, a Memphis native, served in the same capacity at UT Martinfrom March 1986 through 1998. Dowty has also served as equipmentmanager for the USFL's Memphis Showboats and Murray StateUniversity, while also serving as city manager for the city of Hickman,Ky.

A member of the American Equipment Managers Association, Dowtyhas worked under several prominent football coaches, including: MackBrown, Pepper Rogers, Richard Williamson, Bill Oliver, Jerry Reese,Marion Hobby, Kacy Rodgers, Don McLeary, Todd Berry, and DenverJohnson.

Dowty is a 1984 graduate of the University of Memphis, earning abachelor of science degree in physical education.

Dowty is married to the former Pam Sutton of Ripley. They haveone teenage daughter, Casey Dawn.

Nick Glenn serves as the student-athlete development officer andhis responsibilities include game-day devotions, weekly life skills train-ing sessions, community outreach projects and mentoring players.

Glenn has worked specifically with the Skyhawk football team thepast two years.

In addition to serving as the collegiate pastor of Oak Grove Churchin Martin, Glenn is a City of Martin police officer, a DARE officer and aSchool Resource Officer (SRO).

He is married to former UT Martin track standout Tymikia Gunn(2001) and the couple has three sons, Terrick, Nate and Jonathan.


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LINCOLN ANDERSON

AUSTIN-EAST HS

Safety5-9/ 181/ Soph.Clinton, Tenn.

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TEVIN BARKSDALE

BOWLING GREEN HS

Running Back5-9/ 179/ Soph.

Bowling Green, Ky.

2009: Redshirted, did not play.

High School: Played strong safety, linebacker and running back atAustin-East Magnet High School … Also played baseball for theRoadrunners … Scored five touchdowns against Stone Memorial hissenior year.

Personal: Son of Wendell Anderson and Susan Weaver … Has anolder brother Timothy Anderson … Was a member of the NationalHonor Society and National Achievers …First cousin AnthonyAnderson plays football at Tennessee … Skyhawk teammate KennyJones and Lincoln Anderson are also cousins ... Majoring in Healthand Human Performance.

2009: Saw action in nine games as a true freshman … Averaged 4.1yards per rushing attempt … Had 15 carries for 62 yards and onetouchdown … Also returned kicks for the Skyhawks … Averaged 53.0all-purpose yards a game … Returned four kicks against Murray Statefor 103 total yards … Had a career-long 61-yard kickoff return againstTennessee Tech … Longest rushing attempt of the season was 21yards against Memphis.

High School: Played under coach Kevin Wallace at Bowling GreenHigh School, where he led the Purples to a 48-9 record, four districttitles, three region titles, and a state finals appearance in his storiedfour-year career…Was named Associated Press second team all-state in 2008, when he led the Purples to a 9-3 record and scored170 points - the second-highest total in the 87-year history of BGHSfootball…Gained 1,588 yards from scrimmage and scored 27 touch-downs in 2008, giving him over 3,000 and 49 total touchdowns for hiscareer…Also had three interceptions on defense in 2008.


2009: Was a first-team All-OVC selection and named an honorablemention pick to the College Sporting News Fabulous 50 All-AmericanTeam … Ranked 10th nationally in tackles-for-loss (1.50/game), 30thnationally in tackles/game (9.73) and 40th in sacks/game (0.59) …Had 107 total tackles (62 solo), 16.5 tackles-for-loss, 6.5 sacks, fivequarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a career-high 16 tackles(9 solo) in a victory over Austin Peay … That was one of six double-digit tackle games for the linebacker during the season … Had atleast half a tackle-for-loss in every game of the season.

2008: Started and played in all 12 games at linebacker … Led theteam in total tackles with 88 and tackles for loss with 16.5 for 54yards … His 16.5 tackles for a loss tied him for the 21st best mark inthe nation … Recorded double-digit tackles against Murray State (11)and Eastern Illinois (12) … Had 3.5 TFL against Austin Peay … Alsorecorded 2.5 TFL against Tennessee State and Auburn … Had twoquarterback sacks against Concordia and three sacks on the year …Had one interception with a 10-yard return against Southeast MissouriState.

2007: Saw action in 11 games … Finished the season with 38 totaltackles, 17 solo and 21 assisted … Made five tackles for a loss ofnine yards … Had three quarterback hurries … Had his best game atCentral Arkansas where he made seven tackles … Made two tacklesfor a loss in the Tennessee Tech game.High School: Named to 2006 All-Midstate team … Earned all-regionhonors in 2005 and 2006 … Selected as the 2006 regional defensiveMVP … Helped lead Springfield to a 10-0 regular season in 2006 …Also played basketball at Springfield.

Personal: Son of Cleveland Bey and Barbara Winslow … Is majoringin health and human performance … Pro athlete he admires is RayLewis … Enjoys cars and model cars … Bey's uncle Ricky Hudsonplayed basketball at Georgia Tech.


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JOSH BEY

SPRINGFIELD HS

Linebacker6-0/ 222/ Sr.

Springfield, Tenn.

Josh Bey’s Career StatsYear GP-GS UA-A-TOT TFL SACKS INT PBU QBH FR FF 2007 11-0 17-21-38 5.0-9 0-0 0 1 3 0 02008 12-12 46-42-88 16.5-54 3.0-17 1-10 1 3 0 02009 11-11 62-45-107 16.5-74 6.5-47 0 1 5 1-0 2Totals 34-23 159-108-233 38.0-137 9.5-64 1-10 3 11 1-0 2



2009: Transferred to UT Martin right before the season started … Saw actionin eight games … Played a key role in the offensive line's success … TheSkyhawks ranked 27th in the nation in rushing offense, 22nd in the nation inpassing offense, 14th in total offense and 37th in the nation in scoringoffense.Vanderbilt: Signed out of high school to play for Vanderbilt.High School: A three-year starter at LaVergne High School, where he playedboth guard and tackle positions before a permanent move to the left tackleslot as a junior…Set the all-time LHS record with 29 pancake blocks as asenior in 2007, when he was named to The Tennessean's "Dandy Dozen"team…Was named to the coaches' All-Region 4-5A ballot in 2007, also par-ticipating in the East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Game…Helped lead theWolverines to the 5A state playoffs in 2005 and 2006…Also played basket-ball and participated in the shot put and discus competitions in track and fieldat LHS.

Personal: Born on Feb. 9, 1989…Son of Stephen Bryant and JenniferBryant…Majoring in Psychology.

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MICHAEL BRYANT

VANDERBILT

Offensive Line6-4/ 307/ Soph.

LaVergne, Tenn.

2010: Makes the move to offensive tackle from tight end for this sea-son.

2009: Played tight end in all 11 games … Recorded eight catches for114 yards … Caught two passes for 61 yards against Austin Peay,one catch was for 48 yards … Also had two catches for 34 yardsagainst Murray State, including a 28-yard reception.

2008: Saw action in 11 games and started against Baker University… Had five catches for 62 yards … Enjoyed success against EasternKentucky by catching three passes for 45 yards … Helped theSkyhawks' offensive line that led to the nation's fourth best scoringoffense … Was also a part of the offense that was ranked 16th in thenation for total offense and 34th in rushing offense.

2007: Started in four games (Tennessee Tech, Samford, EasternIllinois and Murray State) as a true freshman … Had two receptionsfor a total of 20 yards … His longest reception of the season was a14-yarder against Tennessee Tech … Had one catch for six yardsagainst Central Arkansas.

High School: Received all-state, all-region and All-Midstate honors… Helped lead Antioch to the second round of the state high schoolplayoffs … Also played basketball at Antioch and played two years ofAAU basketball for the Nike Select.

Personal: Son of James and Barbara Buchanan … Has five siblings… Admires Randy Moss … Career ambition is to make it to the NFL… Majoring in Sports Management ... Enjoys singing … Is the cousinof Skyhawk offensive lineman Wilson Emebunor.

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JEREMY BUCHANAN

ANTIOCH HS

Offensive Line6-3/ 299/ Sr.

Antioch, Tenn.



2009: Played in 11 games at linebacker and returned one kick againstJacksonville State … Made 16 total tackles, seven unassisted stops… Made five tackles (three unassisted) in the win over SoutheastMissouri State.

2008: Saw limited playing time in 11 games … Had three sacksagainst Concordia and two against Tennessee Tech … Saw playingtime on special teams and had three kickoff returns for 21 yards …Longest kickoff return of the season was for 15 yards againstJacksonville State.

2007: Played in 11 games … Had 14 solo tackles … Recorded threefour-tackle games (Southern Miss, Missouri State and Murray State)… Had a pass breakup and a blocked kick against SoutheastMissouri State.


High School: Earned all-conference first team defense and secondteam offense honors … Claims biggest victory was a 25-20 win overJackson Central-Merry his junior season.Personal: Son of Clement and Annie Carney … Has two older broth-ers, Steve and Andre … Hobbies include playing basketball and lis-tening to music … Wants to one day own his own business …Pursuing a Bachelor's in University Studies (BUS) degree.

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AARON CARNEY

HAYWOOD COUNTY HS


Brownsville, Tenn.15

DEREK CARR

MCKENZIE HS

Quarterback6-0/ 192/ R-So.

McKenzie, Tenn.

2009: Saw action in seven games as a backup to senior Cade Thompson …Completed 10-of-21 passes with one interception for 127 yards …Completed 4-of-6 passing attempts for 60 yards against Memphis.

2008: Emerged as the backup quarterback for the Skyhawks.

High School: Prepped at McKenzie High School, where led the Rebels tothe Blue Cross Bowl in 2007 after passing for 2,309 yards and 21 touch-downs as a senior … Also rushed for 409 yards and 11 touchdowns on 66carries as a senior … Was a finalist for the Tennessee Wendy's High SchoolHeisman Award … Was a 2007 Class A Mr. Football Back of the Year finalist,as well as an all-region most valuable player as a senior in 2007 and all-region selection in 2006 … Named the Tennessee Sports Writers AssociationClass A all-state quarterback in 2006 and 2007, as well as earning an all-state mention from the Tennessee Football Coaches Association in 2007 …Also excelled as a punter, earning all-regional punter accolades in 2007while setting the all-time single season punting record at MHS with a 39.1yard average … Was a two-time all-district selection in both basketball andbaseball.

Personal: Full name is Derek Joe Carr … Son of Kenny and Jackie Carr …Has one younger sister, Kelsey … Born July 13, 1989 … Majoring inSecondary Education with a concentration in Math.



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DANIEL CHAMBERLAIN

MT. SAN JACINTO CC

Wide Receiver6-0/ 192/ Sr.

Riverside, Calif.

2009: Played in 10 games and caught seven passes for 65 yards … Had aseason-best three receptions for 27 yards against Missouri State.

Mt. San Jacinto CC: Earned second-team All-Southern California FootballAssociation Conference honors … Played in 10 games as a sophomore andcaught 40 passes for 693 yards and six touchdowns … Averaged 17.3 yardsper catch and 69.3 yards per game … Was the team's fourth leading scorerwith 36 points … Was second on the team with 693 all-purpose yards …Made eight catches against Chaffey CC on Sept. 6 … Piled up 165 yards ofreceiving vs. San Diego Mesa on Sept. 27 … Scored three touchdowns andhad a 90-yard catch against Los Angeles Harbor on Nov. 8.

High School: Graduated from Martin Luther King High School in 2007.

Personal: Son of Norman Chamberlain and Doruey Chamberlain … Hasone brother who is playing football at Mt. San Jacinto CC … Majoring inCommunications (broadcasting) … Born June 22, 1989.

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JOSH CODY

LUTHERAN HS

Defensive End6-2/ 237/ Sr.

St. Louis, Mo.

2009: Played in 10 games and recorded 23 total tackles, nine unas-sisted … Made five tackles for loss … Had three quarterback hurries… Made four tackles and had half a tackle-for-loss against AustinPeay.

2008: Missed the entire season because of an injury.

2007: Saw action in eight games and started in two games (Samfordand Eastern Illinois) … Finished the season with nine total tackles …Made four tackles against Samford … Had a sack against Samford.

High School: Finished his senior season with 156 tackles, 12 sacks,two fumble recoveries for touchdowns and seven catches for 125yards and two touchdowns … Was selected to the All-Lutheran Team,2006 St. Louis Small Schools All-American team … Named to All-ABC team and all-metro team … Ranked as the seventh best tightend and defensive end in St. Louis area.



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TIM COX

HOLMES CC


Jackson, Miss.

2009: Saw action in nine games where he recorded 18 total tackles … Had4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks … Had one fumble recovery and one quar-terback hurry … Turned in a season best five tackles against Missouri State… Made his Skyhawk debut against Iowa Wesleyan where he had four totaltackles and 1.5 sacks.

Before UT Martin: Played defensive lineman for two years for coach DannyRobertson at Holmes Community College … Was a two-time all-state playerand was named a Mississippi Association of Community and Junior CollegesAll-Star twice … Named preseason All-American as a sophomore, where heled the team in sacks (10), a number that also ranked second in the state …As a freshman, was an all-state selection as he led Holmes with eight sacks,and was third on the team in tackles (69).High School: Prepped under coach Malcom Jones at Murrah High inJackson, Miss., where he was an all-metro defensive end his senior season.

Personal: Born June 24, 1988 … Son of Yolana Cox and Timothy McMorris… Has a sister, Valanda … Majoring in Sports Management.

2009: Played in 10 games … Made five tackles in the season openeragainst Iowa Wesleyan … Returned one kick for eight yards against MissouriState.

2008: Saw action in 10 games and made four starts … Opened the seasonwith four unassisted tackles against nationally ranked South Florida …Recorded 17 total tackles and two pass breakups on the year.

2007: Saw limited playing time in six games … Played defensive back andreturned kicks … Recorded two solo tackles against Southeast MissouriState … Had a 7-yard kickoff return against Southeast Missouri State.

High School: Selected to the 2006 Birmingham All-Metro team … NamedAll-State honorable mention and 2006 Alabama Sports Writers AssociationAll-State honorable mention … Earned 2006 Super Senior Best of the Rest… Served as a team captain … helped the Tigers to advance to the Alabamastate playoffs four consecutive years and helped his team become the win-ningest team in school history … Named team's best defensive back andwide receiver … also played basketball for head coach Tim Vakakes, base-ball for head coach Frankie Bagget and ran track and field for coachReginald Childress … Was a scholar athlete, honor roll student, BirminghamNews Scholar Athlete, and Wendy's High School Heisman candidate.

Personal: Son of Shelia and Milton Daniel … Has two siblings Brenita andDerick … Majoring in Business Administration … Pro athlete he admires isBarry Sanders … Career ambition is to be an entrepreneur … Enjoys draw-ing and poetry … Biggest thrill in high school was defeating Oak Mountainhis sophomore year.

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ERICK DANIEL

FAIRFIELD HS

Safety5-8/ 180/ Sr.

Fairfield, Ala.

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JUSTIN DARDEN

EAST MISSISSIPPI CC


Meridian, Miss.

2009: Made an immediate impact on the defensive line where he played in10 games … Recorded 15 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for a loss … Hadthree quarterback hurries … Had a season-best five tackles againstSoutheast Missouri State … Returned a fumble recovery 65 yards againstTennessee State and also recorded three tackles, two of which were tacklesfor loss and a QB hurry.

Before UT Martin: Played defensive end for Coach Buddy Stephens' Lionson EMCC's 8-2 and North Division Championship team in 2008 ... Made 38total tackles (23 solos and 15 assists) in 10 games played for the season,including three tackles for loss (-6 yards) and 1.5 sacks (12 yards).

High School: Helped lead the 2006 Meridian (Miss.) High School Wildcatsto the Class 5A state championship game … Was Meridian's leading tacklerin 2006 with 118 total stops (team-high 76 solos), including five sacks and 13tackles for loss... Also credited with five fumble recoveries and had two inter-ceptions.2010 UT Martin Football Page 21 www.utmsports.com

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T.J. DRAKEFORD

MARSHALL

Defensive Back5-10/ 191/ Jr.

Charlotte, N.C.

2010: Transferred to UT Martin from Marshall University at the begin-ning of the summer.

Before UT Martin: Saw limited playing time as a sophomore atMarshall University … Played in five games and recorded 12 totaltackles … As a freshman started in 11 of 12 games … Had 47 tack-les, 1.5 for a loss of yardage … Turned in his second seven-tacklegame at UAB … Also posted an interception with a 22-yard return andone pass breakup against UAB … Forced a fumble and made arecovery against Rice … Had nine breakups on the season, four inthe victory over Memphis … Was redshirted his freshman season in2007.

High School: Recorded 78 tackles, three interceptions, forced twofumbles and blocked two extra points en route to helpingIndependence High School to a perfect 16-0 record and a Class 4-AAState Championship in 2006 … Was a first-team All-SouthwesternConference and All-Mecklenburg selection.

Personal: Son of Shelanda Drakeford and Norris Evans … Majoringin Marketing.

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JOE DUNAVANT

GILES COUNTY HS

Safety5-9/ 180/ R-Jr.Pulaski, Tenn.

2009: Played nine games … Made 13 total tackles and 10 unassistedtackles … Had four tackles and one tackle for a loss in the seasonopener against Iowa Wesleyan … Also had a quarterback hurryagainst Iowa Wesleyan.2008: Saw limited playing time … Played against Baker andConcordia.High School: Played baseball and football at Giles County HighSchool … Served as football team captain his senior year … Namedto the all-region team as a junior and senior … Named Most ValuableOffensive Back in Region 5-3A his senior season … Biggest thrill inhigh school was helping the Bobcats post an 11-2 won-loss recordand advancing to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs where theteam beat Jackson Southside.Personal: Son of Bill and Nancy Dunavant … Born Aug. 18, 1988 …Majoring in Sports Management … His father Bill (1977) and hisbrother Jake (2007) both graduated from UT Martin.

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TYLER EADY

SMYRNA HS

Offensive Line6-1/ 271/ So.

Mount Juliet, Tenn.

2009: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Played for head coach Matt Williams at Smyrna High School… Was in the top 10 percent of his class and sported a 3.8 Grade PointAverage … Named 2007 MVP at Smyrna High School … Two-time all-regionselection … Two-time all-area selection … Two-time All-Midstate honoree …Named to the Tennessean's 2008 Dream Team … Garnered 2008 All-Staterecognition … Helped Smyrna win the Class 5-A state championship in 2006and 2007 (Smyrna compiled a 25-5 won-loss record over the two-year span)… Selected to play in the 2008 East-West All-Star Game.Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1990 … Son of Mike and Gwen Eady … Majoring inEducation.

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BOBBY ELLIS

DYERSBURG HS

Linebacker5-9/ 198/ Fr.

Dyersburg, Tenn.

High School: Prepped at Dyersburg High School where he played line-backer and fullback for coach James Counce … Helped lead Dyersburg toregional championships as a freshman, sophomore and senior … Was athree-time all-region selection … Named the team's Defensive MVP andBest Linebacker his senior year … Served as a team captain.

Personal: Son of Mary Ellis and Vollie Hendrix and Ronnie Hendrix …Member of the National Honor Society and Golden Honor Roll … Member ofthe Fellowship of Christian Athletes.




High School: Played offensive tackle at Goodpasture for head coach DavidMartin … Earned first-team all-region honors his senior year (2007) …Named third-team All-Midstate as a senior … Named first-team All-State in2007 … Named Cougar's Best Blocker in 2007 … Earned honorable mentionall-region honors as a junior … Helped the Cougars to three consecutivestate runner-up titles.

Personal: Son of Teresa Emebunor … Plans on majoring in sports manage-ment … Has a younger brother, Kennedy … Born Oct. 22, 1989 … Is thecousin of Skyhawk teammate Jeremy Buchanan.

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WILSON EMEBUNOR

GOODPASTURE CHRISTIAN


Nashville, Tenn.

2009: Was granted a redshirt.

2008: Saw extensive action in 10 games on special teams … Also playeddefense and offense.

High School: Two-time all-region and all-state selection … Named regionalMVP … Picked to play in Tennessee East-West All-Star Game … NamedDefensive MVP in East-West All-Star Game … Played tight end and line-backer … Three-time all-county selection.

Personal: Son of Kent and Lori Everett … His brother Aaron Everett playedbaseball at Tennessee … Born Aug. 22, 1989.

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BEN EVERETT

LOUDON HS

Tight End6-1/ 221/ Jr.

Loudon, Tenn.

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SIONE FALE’OFA

LOS ANGELES VALLEY CC

Linebacker6-0/ 251/ R-Sr.Oahu, Hawaii

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DARREN FIZER

CREEKWOOD HS

Offensive Line5-11/ 275/ R-Sr.Charlotte, Tenn.

2009: Played in the first three games of the season and made 12 tackles …Suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the third game of the year againstMemphis … Had five tackles each against Missouri State and Memphis.

2008: One of three players to earn Most Improved Player Award duringspring practice … Saw extensive action in all 12 games … Finished the sea-son with 25 total tackles … Had six total tackles in the victory overConcordia … Recorded one tackle for a loss and two blocked kicks, oneagainst Tennessee Tech and the other against Southeast Missouri State.Los Angeles Valley Community College: Earned first team All-Western StateConference honors in 2007 … Missed the 2006 season because of an injury… Named to the second team All-Western State Conference in 2005 …Named Defensive Player of the Year … Recorded 91 total tackles his fresh-man season … Helped lead his team to a victory over No. 17 Santa Barbra.

High School: Prepped at Leilehua High School in Oahu, HI … Played full-back … Earned honorable mention honors as a fullback in 2004 … Helpedlead the Mules to the 2005 state championship game against Kamehameha… Scored the only touchdown for his team in the title game.

Personal: Son of Villiami and Latai Fale'ofa … Born Aug. 8, 1987 … One ofseven children … He has three brothers and three sisters.

2010: Missed all of fall camp because of an injury.2009: Played a key role on the offensive line seeing action in seven games… Played a key role in the offensive line's success … The Skyhawks ranked27th in the nation in rushing offense, 22nd in the nation in passing offense,14th in total offense and 37th in the nation in scoring offense.2008: Saw action on the offensive line … Helped the Skyhawk offense rankamong one of the top units in the nation … The Skyhawk offense wasranked fourth in scoring, 16th in total offense, 34th in rushing offense and35th in passing offense.2007: Provided depth on the offensive line.2006: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Was a two-time all-regional lineman … Played in the 2006Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star game … Helped head coach Chuck Danielsand the Red Hawks advance to the second round of the state playoffs in2006 … Also wrestled and threw the shot put and discus at Creekwood …Advanced to the state wrestling tournament his junior and senior years.Personal: Son of Mike and Carolyn Fizer … Has an older sister, Lynn …Career ambition is to teach history and coach football … Majoring in AgBusiness.



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GERALD GUFFIN

BOLTON HS

Defensive Back5-10/ 183/ Sr.

Bartlett, Tenn.82

KELTON HALL

NEVADA

Tight End6-3/ 239/ Jr.Reno, Nev.

2009: Saw action in 10 games at cornerback … Recorded 14 total tackles …Made three tackles in the Memphis game … Returned two kicks againstTennessee Tech for 32 yards.

2008: Made the move from running back to the defensive secondary …Played in 12 games and started against Baker … Made 21 total tackles …Had a season-high five tackles against Murray State.

2007: Saw action in four games (Southern Miss, Missouri State, SoutheastMissouri State and Tennessee State).

2006: Saw limited playing time, mainly on special teams.

High School: Was named Bolton's MVP … Earned all-region honors …Named to the Commercial Appeal's Best of the Preps team … Led Wildcatsto district championship his sophomore season … Also ran track.

Personal: Son of Seaward and Arleen Guffin … Has five siblings, Seaward,Shanita, Sonny, Derrick, and Samantha … Enjoys playing drums and pianoand singing at church … Majoring in Health and Human Performance.

2010: Transferred to UT Martin this summer and participated in voluntaryworkout program called DASH.

Before UT Martin: Saw limited playing time at Nevada his sophomore sea-son … Redshirted and did not play in 2008.High School: A graduate of Damonte Ranch High School in Reno, Nev. …Was a two-year letterman for coach Tony Amantia … Was a first-team all-state, all-region and all-league selection as a senior in 2007 … Had 18catches for 395 yards and two touchdowns during his senior year … Letteredthree years in basketball and was all-region and all-league selection afteraveraging 18.8 points and six rebounds per game … Was a two-year letter-man in track and helped team to a state championship as a senior.

Personal: Full Name: Kelton Alvin Hall … Born Jan. 3, 1990 in Albuquerque,N.M. … Son of Tierney Cahill and Lamont Hall … Has a younger brother,O'Keeffe and two younger sisters, Jasmine and Kennedy … Still deciding ona major … Father played football at New Mexico and mother played softballat New Mexico.

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RHETT HAMBRICK

USF

Wide Receiver6-5/ 206/ Jr.

Longwood, Calif.

2009: Recorded one reception in season opener against Iowa Wesleyan.USF: Played for coach Jim Leavitt for two seasons…Saw action in three gamesin 2008, against UT Martin, Syracuse and Memphis in the magicJack St.Petersburg Bowl…Redshirted in 2007.High School: Earned three letters as a wide receiver for coach George Claytonat Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Fla….As team captain, ledthe Patriots with 67 receptions for over 1,200 yards as an upperclassman andan appearance in the state championship game at Dolphins Stadium his senioryear…Averaged 20 yards per catch his senior season and 18 yards per catchhis junior season, which led to first team all-conference and first team all-districthonors in both 2006 and 2007…Also earned two letters on the track team forcoach Charlie Harris and played baseball for coach Mike Smith…Was on theacademic honor roll all four years at LBHS.Personal: Son of William and Lisa Hamrick…Has two siblings, Ryan and Sabel… Majoring in Business Management…Pro athlete he admires most is formerNFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey.



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BILL HARDEGREE

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF JACKSON

Quarterback6-5/ 211/ R-Fr.

Jackson, Tenn.

2009: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Passed for 2,376 yards and 19 touchdowns at the UniversitySchool of Jackson … Had the most passing yards of all quarterbacks inWest Tennessee … Completed 170-of-327 passes … Was named TheJackson Sun's All-West Tennessee second-team quarterback.Personal: Son of Jim and Adair Hardegree of Jackson … Bill's father, Jim,was a starting linebacker at UT Martin his sophomore and junior years …Jim Hardegree also coached offensive linemen and linebackers at UT Martinfor five years … Has an older brother, Bo, who was a reserve quarterback atTennessee from 2003-07 … Bo Hardegree also played tennis at Tennessee.

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TAYLOR HARMON

BRISTOL HS

Quarterback6-2/ 205/ Fr.

Bristol, Tenn.

High School: Played football for head coach Greg Stubbs and basketball forhead coach Roby Witcher at Bristol High School … Named to second-teamAll-Mountain Lakes Conference as a junior … Selected to first-team All-Big 8Conference as a senior … Named first-team All-East Tennessee … Was theWatauga Orthopedics Athlete of the Year as a senior … Was named theJason Witten Scholar Athlete of 2009 … Helped lead the Vikings to the Big 8Conference Championship in 2009 and the No. 1 state ranking in Class 5A.

Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1991 … Son of Tadd and Tammy Harmon …Father, Tadd played basketball at King College from 1979-1982 … Plans tomajor in Special Education.

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KENDAL HARPER

PEABODY HS

Strong Safety5-10/ 183/ Jr.

Trenton, Tenn.

2009: Played in all 11 games and recorded 49 total tackles, including 32unassisted stops … Made four tackles for a loss and forced two fumbles …Made six tackles in three different games (Missouri State, Eastern Kentuckyand Eastern Illinois) … Had a season best nine tackles against SoutheastMissouri State.

2008: Saw action in 10 games … Recorded two unassisted tackles againstConcordia … Had tackles against Baker, Austin Peay, Murray State andJacksonville State … Finished the season with six unassisted tackles andone tackle for a loss (against Concordia).

High School: Named West Tennessee Player of the Year … Tabbed region-al MVP … Passed for 823 yards and 10 touchdowns … Rushed for 2,185yards and 28 touchdowns … Helped Trenton Peabody advance to thirdround of state playoffs … Mr. Football finalist … Region 8-2A Co-Player ofthe Year … Also played defense for Trenton, and had 45 tackles and fiveinterceptions his senior year.



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JAMEL HENDERSON

BOB JONES HS

Defensive End6-2/ 215/ So.

Madison, Ala.

2009: Saw action against Memphis and Jacksonville State as a true fresh-man.High School: Played defensive end at Bob Jones High School his seniorseason … Played quarterback at Carbon Hill his junior year … Named all-state his senior year … Selected to all-conference team.

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JOE HOOK

MOELLER HS

Punter6-0/ 180/ Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

2009: Punted 41 times for 1,504 yards … Averaged 36.7 yards … Had aseason-best 50-yard punt three times … Only had one touchback in 11games … Punted eight times inside the opponents' 20 yard line.2008: Provided depth at the punter position behind all-conference punterAdam Ivey.2007: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Played football for head coach Bob Crable and also ran trackand field (pole vault) … Was two-time All-GCL in the pole vault, two-time all-district selection and all-regional pick … Qualified for state track meet in pollvaulting with a jump of 14-6. … Named the Moeller High School Specialteams Player of the Year his senior season … Played against five of thenation's top 20 teams his senior season.Personal: Son of Dave and Beth Hook … Has a brother and a sister,Matthew and Kathryn … Majoring in Finance.

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AUSTIN HOOPER

OBION COUNTY CENTRAL HS

Defensive Line6-3/ 264/ R-Fr.

Troy, Tenn.

2009: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Was a three-year starter for coach Shawn Jackson at ObionCounty Central … Played defensive end, offensive tackle, and long snapper… Named first team all-regional defensive end his senior season … Servedas team captain for the Rebels … Recorded 41 total tackles his senior sea-son, 23 solo tackles and 18 assisted tackles … Had one forced fumble andone sack … Recorded 47 total tackles his junior season, three tackles for aloss and two fumble recoveries … Received the Kiwanis StudentAchievement Award.



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JETT HOWARD

BLYTHEVILLE HS

Linebacker6-2/ 204/ Jr.

Blytheville, Ark.

2010: Will make the move from defensive back to linebacker.2009: Played in 10 games and recorded 28 tackles and 5.0 tackles for loss… Had one sack, one interception and two pass breakups … Recorded sea-son-best seven tackles against Southeast Missouri State … Made four tack-les against Memphis, including two for a loss of yardage.2008: Was granted a redshirt.High School: Named all-conference and all-region … Earned all-state hon-ors … Named Class 5A East Back of the Year … Broke Arkansas record formost interceptions in a season (10) … Named KAIT News Player of the Year.

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RODNEY IRVIN

HILLSBORO HS

Offensive Line6-2/ 297/ R-Jr.

Nashville, Tenn.

2009: Played in all 11 games … Played a key role in the offensive line's suc-cess … The Skyhawks ranked 27th in the nation in rushing offense, 22nd in thenation in passing offense, 14th in total offense and 37th in the nation in scoringoffense.2008: Played and started in all 12 games … Helped the Skyhawk offense rankamong one of the top units in the nation … The Skyhawk offense was rankedfourth in scoring, 16th in total offense, 34th in rushing offense and 35th in pass-ing offense.2007: Was granted a redshirt.High School: Was selected to the all-region, all-city, all-state, all-metro, and All-Midstate teams … Named the Region 5-4A Lineman of the Year … Biggest thrillin high school was playing Maryville in the state championship game.Personal: Son of Angela Irwin … has three siblings, Tony, Anton and Sherwen… Majoring in Criminal Justice … Career ambition is to become a police officerand then a detective.



2009: Played tight end and full back in 11 games … Averaged 3.2 yards ofrushing per carry and 8.7 yards receiver per reception … Caught three pass-es for 27 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against IowaWesleyan … Caught three passes, including one for a touchdown vs.Eastern Kentucky … Had three catches for 28 yards against JacksonvileState.

2008: Played in 11 games and averaged 4.3 yards per rushing attempt …Made his debut as a Skyhawk against Baker where he had three catches for77 yards and two touchdowns … Had a 62-yard reception against Baker …Finished the season with six receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns.

High School: Four-year letter winner in track, basketball and football …Two-time All-Knoxville Interscholastic League (KIL) in track … Won statechampionship in shot put and discus … Two-time all region selection …Named preseason All-American in football … Tabbed best linebacker andrunning back in KIL … Cousin of Skyhawk teammates Lincoln Anderson andDJ Roberts.

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KENNY JONES

AUSTIN-EAST HS

Fullback5-11/ 232/ Jr.

Knoxville, Tenn.97

KARLOS JONES

ATHENS HS

Defensive Line6-1/ 300/ R-Jr.Athens, Ala.

2009: Played in 11 games … Made seven unassisted tackles … Had a sea-son-best four tackles and a pass breakup in the win over Austin Peay.

2008: Saw action in 11 games … Had 13 total tackles … Had one tackle fora loss and a half of sack. Made two tackles each against Baker, Concordia,Tennessee Tech and Auburn.


High School: Prepped at Athens High School where he played football andran track … Named all-area his senior year … Was a two-time all-countyselection … Earned all-state honors his senior season … Named Player ofYear his senior season … Helped lead the Golden Eagles to a 10-7 victoryover Eufavla in the 2006 Class 5A state championship.

Personal: Son of Wilson and Kathy Jones … Has one younger brother,Julius … Majoring in Business Management … Wants to pursue a profes-sional football career … Favorite pro athlete is Chicago Bears defensive endJulius Peppers.


2009: Played on the offensive line in nine games … Played a key role in theoffensive line's success … The Skyhawks ranked 27th in the nation in rushingoffense, 22nd in the nation in passing offense, 14th in total offense and 37th inthe nation in scoring offense.


High School: Prepped at Collierville High School … Earned all-region honorsas a sophomore and a junior … Named all-region first team as a senior …Named Commercial Appeal's Best of the Preps … Played in the TennesseeEast-West All-Star Game.

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MICHAEL MANCINI

COLLIERVILLE HS

Linebacker6-2/ 294/ R-So.

Collierville, Tenn.

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CLAY MCKINNIE

CHESTER COUNTY HS

Linebacker6-1/ 210/ R-Fr.Medon, Tenn.

High School: Played defensive end at Chester County High School …Helped the Eagles advanced to the state playoffs his senior year.

Personal: Son of David and Cathy McKinnie … Born June 15, 1991 …Brother Jake McKinnie played football at Tennessee.

2009: Played both offensive and defensive line positions … Saw actionagainst Iowa Wesleyan and Tennessee State.

Chaffey CC: Was a two-year starter on the offensive line for coach CarlBeach at prestigious Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga,Calif….Helped the Panthers to an early season national ranking in 2008.

High School: Played for coach Kevin Corridon at Rubidoux High School inRiverside, Calif., where he played both offensive and defensive line for theFalcons…Was named first team all-conference as an offensive lineman in2006…Was the 2007 Wendy's Heisman Award runner-up for his highschool…Also played center for coach Monty Owens on the RHS basketballteam, and threw shot put and discus for the school's track and field team.

Personal: Son of Anthony Kelly, Sr., and Valerie Warhop…Has two siblings,Johnathan (25) and Jesse (13)…Majoring in criminal justice…His uncle,George Warhop, is the offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns…Proathlete he most admires is Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal…One ofhis career ambitions is to be a lawyer.

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ANTHONY KELLY

CHAFFEY COLLEGE


Riverside, Calif.


2010: Transferred to UT Martin during the summer and participated in voluntaryworkout program called DASH.

Before UT Martin: Played two years at Delta Community College in Stockton,Calif., for head coach Gary Barlow … Was the team's second leading scorer asa sophomore with 54 points … Played in 10 games as a sophomore andrushed for 404 yards on 74 carries … Scored six touchdowns … Also caughtfive passes for 31 yards and two touchdowns … Returned 19 kicks for 606yards and a touchdown … Longest career kick return was 81 yards.

High School: Prepped at Hercules High School where he played football, bas-ketball, baseball and ran track.

Personal: Son of James Langford and Patrice Palmer … Born April 13, 1990… Majoring in Criminal Justice … Cousin Deleshaun Dean played wide receiverat Auburn.

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JAMES LANGFORD

DELTA COLLEGE

Running Back6-1/ 215/ Jr.

San Pablo, Calif.



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JULIUS MCNAIR

MOUNT OLIVE HS

Quarterback6-0/ 208/ R-So.

Mount Olive, Miss.25

JASON MCNAIR

MOUNT OLIVE HS

Running Back5-9/ 192/ R-So.

Mount Olive, Miss.

2009: Was named to the Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer team … Playedin nine games and averaged 4.8 yards per carry and 20.1 yards per reception… Rushed 61 times for 292 yards and four touchdowns … Had seven recep-tions for 141 yards and one touchdown … Also returned kicks and punts …Returned 16 kickoffs for 328 yards and two punts for 33 yards … Had 794 allpurpose yards … Was named the OVC Newcomer of the Week twice (Sept. 6and Oct. 25) … Made his Skyhawk debut against Iowa Wesleyan with 14 car-ries for 83 yards and two touchdowns … His season's longest rushing attemptwas 29 yards while his longest reception was 73 yards.

2008: Earned a spot on the depth chart at tailback and scored two touch-downs in the spring game.

High School: Named to the Clarion Ledger's Dandy Dozen … WDAMOffensive Player of the Year … Max Emfinger All-American … Four-time all-state selection … Tabbed regional Offensive Player of the Year … Scored 36touchdowns as a senior … Rushed for 7, 871 career yards … Rushed for1,659 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior … Set Mississippi High Schoolcareer record for most touchdowns (120) … Nephew of the late NFL quarter-back Steve McNair.

2010: Is making the transition from defensive back to quarterback duringspring practice.

2009: Played in 10 games and recorded five tackles.


High School: Named all-state … Won Gary McInnis Christian CharacterAward … Led Class 1A in touchdown passes … Named first-team all-region… Voted Mr. Mt. Olive High School by his peers … Threw for 2,253 yardsand 24 touchdowns his senior season … Cousin of the late NFL quarterbackSteve McNair.



2009: Played in nine games where he made 18 catches for 222 yards andone touchdown … Averaged 12.3 yards per catch … Had a season-best fivecatches for 85 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Kentucky … Alsoreturned punts and kickoffs … Returned 15 punts for 74 yards … Finishedthe season with 344 all purpose yards … Suffered a broken leg in theTennessee State game and missed the last two games of the season(Eastern Illinois and Austin Peay).

Before UT Martin: Played two seasons as a wide receiver under headcoach Mark Snyder for the Thundering Herd…Was the team's third-leadingreceiver as a sophomore in 2008, playing in 12 games with 17 catches for144 yards…As a freshman in 2007, played in 11 games, totaling five recep-tions for 29 yards…Redshirted in 2006.

High School: Was a first team All-Ohio selection in 2004 and 2005 at tradi-tional Ohio high school power Glenville under head coach Ted Ginn, thefather of San Francisco wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr….Was listed byRivals.com as the No. 47 prospect in the state of Ohio.

Personal: Born on March 16, 1988…Son of Brenda Milligan…Majoring inPsychology.

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BRYANT MILLIGAN

MARSHALL

Wide Receiver5-11/ 207/ Sr.

Cleveland, Ohio

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DARRIN NALLS

FAYETTE COUNTY HS

Defensive Line5-10/ 296/ R-So.

Fayette, Ala.

2009: Played in 10 games and made 17 total tackles, including four tacklesfor loss and one sack … Had a season best six tackles and 1.5 tackles forloss against Tennessee State

2008: Saw action against Concordia and Tennessee State.High School: Earned all-state honorable mention honors as a senior …Played in West Alabama All-Star Game in 2006 and 2007 … Four-time all-area selection … Served as team captain for two seasons … Led FayetteCounty High School to a 9-3 won-loss record his senior season … Alsoplayed baseball and basketball.

Personal: Son of Ronald and Cynthia Nalls … Has one brother, Byron …Majoring in Biology.

2010: Will miss most of the season because of a torn ACL he suffered in thespring game.

2009: Saw extensive playing time as a defensive lineman … Made eighttackles, one tackle for loss and one QBH … Recorded a season best threetackles vs. Memphis.

2008: Saw action in four games (Baker, Concordia, Murray State andTennessee Tech) … Made four tackles and was credited with a sack.High School: Averaged 7.3 tackles per game as a senior … Made 17 solotackles and had one fumble recovery his senior season … Made 11 tacklesin 26-13 victory over Bartlett … Scored a touchdown in 27-21 win overGermantown … Earned first-team all-region honors … Named Co-DefensivePlayer of the Year … Tabbed all-metro … Selected to play in the TennesseeEast-West All-Star Game .. Served as team captain … Helped lead HoustonHigh School to a 9-3 won-loss record … Finished his career as HoustonHigh School's all-time leading tackler.

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DARELLE NASH

HOUSTON HS

Defensive Line6-1/ 230/ Jr.

Memphis, Tenn.



High School: Lettered all four years in soccer and two years in football atGreenwood High School … Helped the Eagles win back-to-back regionalsoccer championships in 2007 and '08 … Led the Eagles football team to aregional crown in 2008 … Kicked a 43-yard field goal against Dorman HighSchool … Played golf for head coach Chip Whitt … Was a striker and centermidfielder on the Eagles soccer team … Helped his club soccer team win astate championship his senior year.

Personal: Full name is Tucker Chaney Nelson … Born June 1, 1992 … Sonof Gary and Angie Nelson … Has a younger brother, Carter … Was a mem-ber of the Beta Club … Majoring in Marketing.

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JARVIS PERRY

CROCKETT COUNTY HS

Fullback6-2/ 240/ R-Jr.

Maury City

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MICHAEL POPE

RIVERDALE HS

Offensive Line6-2/ 250/ R-So.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

2009: Saw action against Iowa Wesleyan, Southeast Missouri State,Jacksonville State, Tennessee Tech and Austin Peay … Played a key role inthe offensive line's success … The Skyhawks ranked 27th in the nation inrushing offense, 22nd in the nation in passing offense, 14th in total offenseand 37th in the nation in scoring offense.


High School: Played every offensive line position but center … Was electedteam captain his senior season … Earned all-city honors … One of fourRiverdale High School offensive lineman to earn Division I scholarship in2008 … Played for Skyhawk assistant coach Jordon Hankins at Riverdale.

Personal: Son of John and Jackie Pope of Murfreesboro.

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TUCKER NELSON

GREENWOOD HS

Kicker5-8/ 177/ Fr.

Greenwood, S.C.

2009: Played in nine games at fullback, rushing for 21 yards … Also had sixreceptions for 55 yards.2008: Played on both sides of the ball seeing limited time as a fullback andlinebacker.2007: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Played football for head coach P.A. Pratt at Crockett CountyHigh School … Named to the all-state team … Tabbed Class 3A Region 7MVP in 2006 … Helped lead the Cavaliers to the regional championship in2006 … Also played basketball for head coach Jared Shelton.Personal: Son of Melvin and Janie Perry … Has one sister, Shakeeta Perry… Uncle Edward Perry played basketball at Middle Tennessee State from1979-82.

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GEOFF PRATHER

TEMPLE

Defensive Line6-2/ 240/ Fr.

Gulph Mills, Pa.

Before UT Martin: Played at Temple University … Transferred to UT Martinduring fall camp.

High School: Prepped at Archbishop Carroll High School where he playedfootball for head coach Dan Beilli … Was an All-American Combine winner… Named second-team Scout.com All-American … Selected to first-teamPennsylvania Top 50 … Was a Scout.com three-star winner.

Personal: Son of Charles Prather and Jackie Prather … Born March 9, 1990… Majoring in Criminal Justice.


2009: Saw action against Jacksonville State.High School: Earned first team all-state honors his junior and senior yearsat Austin-East … Named MVP of the 2008 East-West All-Star Game …Selected to play in the Tennessee-Kentucky Border Bowl … Named to theKnoxville Interscholastic League's (KIL) first team … Two-time all-regionselection … Named the Class AAA Region 2 Defensive Player of the Year …Selected to the All-Pilot High School Hero's first team … Named to theKnoxville News Sentinel's first team … Was selected as the Play It SmartAthlete of the Month.Personal: Son of Roberta Roberts … Born Sept. 11, 1991 … Cousin ofSkyhawk teammate Kenny Jones … Majoring in Business Administration.


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D.J. ROBERTS

AUSTIN-EAST HS

Defensive Line6-2/ 245/ R-Fr.

Knoxville, Tenn.41

NATE ROTTERO

WILSON CENTRAL HS

Defensive Line5-10/ 296/ R-So.

Mount Juliet, Tenn.

2009: Played in nine games as a true freshman … Recorded 12 tackles andtwo tackles for loss … Had one fumble recovery against Memphis … Made aseason-best five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss against Eastern Illinois.

High School: Three-year starter at linebacker and long snapper at WilsonCentral High School … Helped Wilson Central advance to the Class 5A stateplayoffs in 2007 and 2008 … Recorded 115 tackles, 17 tackles for loss,seven sacks and one interception his senior season … Named defensiveteam captain for 2007 and 2008 … Two-time All-Region 4 in Class 5A selec-tion ... Named to The Tennessean's All-Midstate first team … Selected to the2008 TACA All-State team as a linebacker … Selected to play in the 2008Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic Game as a linebacker …Nominated for The Tennessean's High School Football Dream Team …Served as a student council representative for four years … Named theFebruary 2008 Student of the Month … Named to the 2008 honor roll.

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CHASE SAMPLES

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI CC

Fullback6-1/ 230/ Sr.

Ashland, Miss.

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CODY SANDLIN

DAVIDSON ACADEMY

Kicker6-2/ 180/ So.

Goodlettsville, Tenn.2009: Provided depth at fullback and on special teams … Made his Skyhawkdebut in the season opener against Iowa Wesleyan.Before UT Martin: Played fullback for two years for coaches Ricky Woodsand Randy Pippin at Northwest Mississippi Community College … Wasvoted team captain by his teammates for his sophomore season … Led theRangers to a 12-8 record and a 10-2 conference slate in two seasons.High School: Prepped at Marshall Academy in Holly Springs, Miss., where hegraduated with honors … Under coaches Wade Griffin and Scott Smith, hewas a three-time all-county selection and a two-time all-region pick … An AllMississippi Private School Association selection in 2007 … Was named theteam's best offensive lineman in 2005, the best offensive back in 2006, andthe best defensive lineman in 2007. Personal: Born Sept. 12, 1988 … Son of Sonya and Randy Samples …Majoring in Agricultural Engineering Technology.

2009: Played in nine games as a true freshman … Was used exclusively forkickoffs.

High School: Named to the Principal's List (All A's and B's) three times …Member of Mu Alpha Theta, the Mathematics Honor Society … Named toTennessee's Division II Class A All-State team … Named to the 2007Coaches All-State Second Team … Two-time Mr. Football kicker nominee …Two-time All-Midstate selection … Helped Davidson Academy win theDivision II Class A state championship in 2006 and 2008 … Named kicker forthe West All-Star team in the East-West All-Star Game … Two-time DivisionII Class A East-Middle All-Region Basketball Team … Earned Division TwoClass A All-Region Soccer honors … Served as soccer team captain for twoseasons … Named Davidson Academy's Most Athletic his senior year.



2009: Saw action in nine games as the long snapper … Was credited withtwo tackles.High School: Played football for head coach Jackie Bledsoe and baseballfor head coach Ray Ragan at Dickson County High School ... Selected to the2007 Defensive All-Region team … Received the Todd Pruitt MemorialScholarship in 2007 … Was a member of the Beta Club.Personal: Son of Ed and Crysti Sheley … Born March 14, 1990 … Majoringin Criminal Justice.

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CLAY SHELEY

DICKSON COUNTY HS

Long Snapper6-1/ 224/ R-So.Dickson, Tenn.

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STEPHEN SHIVER

MARYVILLE HS


Maryville, Tenn.

2009: Started in 11 games and averaged 14.5 yards per catch … Was theteam's second leading receiver with 33 receptions for 479 yards and threetouchdowns … Had a season-best six catches for 102 yards and one touch-down in the victory over Austin Peay.2008: Saw action on special teams and at wide receiver … Caught fourpasses for 64 yards against Baker … Longest reception of the season wasfor 31 yards … Finished the season with five total tackles.High School: Helped Maryville High School win four state championshipsand post a 60-0 won-loss record … Made 60 catches for 812 yards and ninetouchdowns … Averaged 12.6 yards per catch … Made 74 total tackles asdefensive back and had six interceptions … Also returned punts … Played inTennessee East-West All-Star Game where he made three catches for 52yards … Was team captain.

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TREY SMITH

RIVERDALE HS

Safety5-8/ 189/ R-So.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

2009: Played in 10 games and made 17 total tackles … Was credited with ablocked PAT in the victory over Southeast Missouri State … Made the movefrom running back to safety during fall camp.2008: Spent most of the season adjusting to a new positions … Made thetransition from cornerback to running back.2007: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Named team captain at Riverdale … Earned all-city and all-region honors … Led team in rushing with 806 yards and scored 14 touch-downs as a senior … Played for current UT Martin running backs coachJordon Hankins.

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TAYLOR STANLEY

CLARKSVILLE HS


Clarksville, Tenn.

2009: Played in six games … Had two catches for 22 yards in the 56-0 seasonopener against Iowa Wesleyan … Average 11.0 yards per reception … Averaged3.7 yards of all purpose yards per game.2008: Provided valuable depth to the receiving corps and also saw playing time onspecial teams.2007: Saw action on the scout teams.High School: Played wide receiver for coach Jim Snider at Clarksville High …

Named all-area, all-region and served as team captain. Personal: Son of Irby and Jill Stanley … Has two siblings Blair and Walker … Hastwo cousins Daniel Holmes and Jared Lyles, who play college football at Carson-Newman and Maryville … Majoring in sports management … Biggest sports thrill inhigh school was reaching quarterfinals of state playoffs his senior year … Wasresponsible for denying Skyhawk teammates Josh Bey and Jonathan Utley and theSpringfield Yellow Jackets a win in the state playoffs.



2009: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Named 2008 Class AAA All-Conference first team runningback and first team defensive back … Named 2008 Class AAA All-Conference Kick Returner of the Year and Co-Player of the Year … Selected2008 first team all-district defensive back … One of ESPN's Top 150 athletes… Scored 27 touchdowns his senior year … Rushed for 1,077 yards andaccumulated 340 receiving yards for a total of 1,413 yards … Recorded 49tackles and seven interceptions his senior year … Averaged 15.67 yards perkickoff return and 22.12 yards per punt return his senior year.

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MOTAYLOR

CARDINAL RITTER HS

Wide Receiver 5-8/ 165/ So.

St. Louis, Mo.

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CHRIS THOMPSON

SOUTHWEST CC

Wide Receiver5-11/ 198/ So.St. Louis, Mo.

94

RAY TEAMER

COVINGTON HS

Defensive Line6-2/ 290/ Sr.

Covington, Tenn.

2009: Started and played in all 11 games … Made 26 total tackles and hadone fumble recovery …Had a season-best seven tackles against MissouriState … Part of a defensive line that was ranked 30th in the nation for tack-les for loss per game and 47th in the nation in total defense.2008: Saw action in all 12 games on the defensive line … Made 24 totaltackles … Had 3.0 tackles for a loss of 13 yards … Also had one sack …Blocked two kicks … Part of the Skyhawk defensive front that led the OVC insacks and tackles for loss .. The Skyhawks defense was ranked 19th in thenation with 2.50 sacks per game.2007: Saw limited playing time in nine games … Earned his first career startagainst Southeast Missouri State … Recorded 10 total tackles.High School: Was selected to the all-region first team and Shelby Metro firstteam in 2006 ... Helped Covington win a regional championship in 2005 …Graduated with a 3.75 GPA … His academic honors included: academic all-region four years, National Honor Society two years, Biology Award, HistoryAward and attended American Legion Boys State … Also played basketball.Personal: Son of Raymond Teamer Jr. and Peggy Teamer … Teamer hasthree sisters, Angela, Christa and Asha … Favorite pro athletes are JuliusSpencer and LeBron James … Is majoring in Criminal Justice.

2009: Redshirted, did not play.High School: Was a two-year varsity starter … two-time first team all-con-ference wide receiver selection … Named MVP of the 2008 DemetruisJohnson Charitable Foundation 7 on 7 Football Tournament … Earned 2008all-state and all-metro honors … Had 49 catches his senior year and set anew school record for most catches by a wide receiver … Piled up 968receiving yards his senior season and set a new school record for mostreceiving yards by a wide receiver … Scored 15 career touchdowns …Averaged 18.3 yards per catch … Also returned kickoffs and punts … Had1,500 career kick/punt return yards.



2009: Played in all 11 games … Played a key role in the offensive line's suc-cess … The Skyhawks ranked 27th in the nation in rushing offense, 22nd inthe nation in passing offense, 14th in total offense and 37th in the nation inscoring offense.2008: Saw extensive playing time on the offensive line … Was a major of theSkyhawks' offensive line that was ranked second in total offense in the OVC(first in passing offense) and 16th in the nation … The Skyhawks were alsoranked No. 4 in the nation in scoring.2007: Played in seven games and gained valuable experience on the offen-sive line … Helped lead the Skyhawks to No. 1 OVC ranking for pointsscored per game.High School: Was a finalist for the Class 5A Lineman of the Year ... Playedin the Alabama Junior All-Star Game and the Alabama-Mississippi All-StarGame … Helped lead the Tigers to three consecutive state playoffs andthree consecutive regional championships.Personal: Son of Darren Tillery and Sherri Collins and grandson of Larry andBrenda Collins … Has two younger brothers, Josh and Dylan … Majoring inBusiness Management … Enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing X-boxand fishing … Favorite movie is Rambo.

High School: Played football for head coach Bud Brown and ran track forcoach John Calley at Ridgeway High School … Ran the 100M and 200Mand was a 4x1 and 4x2 sprinter on the track team.Personal: Son of Matthew Tucker and Karole Blake Shorter and DarnellShorter … Has three younger brothers, Jackson, Braxton and Matthew …Born Sept. 23, 1992 … Majoring in Communications.

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KYRON TUCKER

RIDGEWAY HS

Defensive Back6-0/ 170/ Fr.

Memphis, Tenn.75

TAZ TILLERY

RUSSELLVILLE HS


Russellville, Ala.

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JONATHAN UTLEY

SPRINGFIELD, TENN.


Springfield, Tenn.

2009: Played in all 11 games … Recorded 48 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for aloss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, two quarterback hur-ries and one fumble recovery … Was second on the team in tackles for loss…Made a season-best 10 tackles against Missouri State … Had eight tack-les in the victory over Southeast Missouri State … Made six tackles each ingames against Murray State and Tennessee State.2008: Played in all 12 games and made at least one tackle in 10 of the 12games … Had 17 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and 1.0 sacks … Madetwo tackles, including one for a loss of 16 yards and a sack for a loss of 15yards against Concordia … Had three tackles and a quarterback hurryagainst Auburn.High School: Played football, basketball and ran track … Named 2005 all-region running back of the year and 2006 all-region player of the year in foot-ball … Four-time all-regional selection in basketball.Personal: Son of James Utley and Kimberly Boyd … Has two brothers SeanUtley and Jeremy Boyd … Is majoring in Athletic Training … Career ambi-tion is to be a pro football player or a physical therapist … Enjoys listening tomusic and playing basketball … He is a member of the Big BrothersProgram … His favorite athlete is Ray Lewis.


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2009: Played in all 11 games … Recorded 48 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for aloss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, two quarterback hur-ries and one fumble recovery … Was second on the team in tackles for loss…Made a season-best 10 tackles against Missouri State … Had eight tack-les in the victory over Southeast Missouri State … Made six tackles each ingames against Murray State and Tennessee State.2008: Played in all 12 games and made at least one tackle in 10 of the 12games … Had 17 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and 1.0 sacks … Madetwo tackles, including one for a loss of 16 yards and a sack for a loss of 15yards against Concordia … Had three tackles and a quarterback hurryagainst Auburn.High School: Played football, basketball and ran track … Named 2005 all-region running back of the year and 2006 all-region player of the year in foot-ball … Four-time all-regional selection in basketball.Personal: Son of James Utley and Kimberly Boyd … Has two brothers SeanUtley and Jeremy Boyd … Is majoring in Athletic Training … Career ambi-tion is to be a pro football player or a physical therapist … Enjoys listening tomusic and playing basketball … He is a member of the Big BrothersProgram … His favorite athlete is Ray Lewis.

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JONATHAN UTLEY

SPRINGFIELD, TENN.


Springfield, Tenn.6

DEREK WELCH

JONES COUNTY CC

Defensive Back5-10/ 167/ Sr.

Taylorsville, Miss.

2009: Saw action against Iowa Wesleyan, Southeast Missouri State, MurrayState, Tennessee State and Eastern Illinois … Made three tackles in the vic-tory against Southeast Missouri State.

Before UT Martin: Played two seasons under coach Eddie Pierce at JonesCounty Junior College … Was an all-state defensive back as a sophomoreand an all-state honorable mention as a freshman… Led Jones County ininterceptions both seasons, picking off six passes in 2007 and four in 2008.

High School: Played football for head coach Shannon White at TaylorsvilleHigh School … Was an all-state wide receiver in 2007… Selected to all-areafirst team his senior year … Led the Tartans with 726 rushing yards and 832receiving yards and 28 total touchdowns. Personal: Born Dec. 22, 1988 … Son of Darrel Speed and Arlica Welch Cole… Has three sisters, Kiara, Jada and Chante … Majoring in Education withK-12 Licensure.

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A.J. WILLIAMS

NEW MEXICO MILITARY


LaGrange, Ga.

Before UT Martin: graduated from New Mexico Military Institute May 2010… Broke a 61-yard run against Snow College as a freshman … Selected forfirst-team all conferenc ... Named to all Western States Football League.

High School: Played football at Fluvanna County High School of PalmyraVa. ... Named to first team all-district squad three consecutive years in a rowat running back.

Personal: Son of Scotty and Glennes M. Payne of LaGgrange… Cousin,Arthur Williams, plays for Clark University.


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AARON ARNOLD

WEBSTER GROVES HS

Offensive Line6-1/ 273/ Fr.

St. Louis, Mo.72

MATTHEW AXLINE

SHELBY COUNTY HS


Shelbyville, Ky.

High School: Played football for head coach Cliff Ice at WebsterGroves High School … Named first-team All-Suburban SouthConference as a senior … Earned St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metrohonors … Earned all-state honors as a senior … Tabbed 2009Golden Horn All-Metro and first team Missouri Coaches AssociationAll-State … Named 2008 first-team all-state … Named 2008 Post-Dispatch All-Metro honorable mention … Earned first-team All-Suburban South Conference … Helped the Statesmen win the 2009Class 5A state championship.

Personal: Full Name: Aaron Arnold … Born: Aug. 3, 1991 … Son ofMark and Tammy Arnold.

High School: Named second team all-state in 2009 … Was honor-able mention all-state in 2008 … Received outstanding linemanaward in 2008 and 2009 … Was chosen to play in the GreaterLouisville East-West All Star game … Was a three-time all districtplayer … Was a four-year letterman … Named senior captain …Helped his high school team post a 9-3 record his senior year.

Personal: Full Name: Matthew Axline II … Born: Jan. 19, 1992 …Son of Mathew and Beth Axline.

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KEVIN BARFIELD

FRAYSER HS

Wide Receiver5-8/ 147/ Fr.

Memphis, Tenn.

High School: Played football at Frayser High School for head coachGreg Howard … Played in the 2009 Liberty Bowl High School All-StarGame… Had 20 catches for 379 yards and five touchdowns andrushed for 178 yards on 27 carries as a senior … Also returned kicksand punts where he had 18 kick returns for 550 yards and nine puntreturns for 97 yards … Recorded 35 tackles and six interceptions ondefense… Was a 2009 Preseason All-Mid-South Team selection …Ranked by ESPN as the 169th best athlete … Also ran track his junioryear at Frayser and won the state championship in the 200 meters.

Personal: Full Name: Kevin Barfield … Born: Feb. 29, 1992 … Son ofRukiya Barfield.

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CEDRIC BLANKS

EAST MISSISSIPPI CC


Meridian, Miss.



Before UT Martin: Named second team All-MACJC … Helped leadhis team to a MACJC championship in 2009.

High School: Played for Miami Norland ... Named to the first-team AllNorth Dade All Star Team.

Personal: Son of Dwayne Sr. and Annie Sharp Brown ... Graduatedfrom Miami Norland in 2006.

High School: Led his team his senior season in tackles for loss(16.5) ... Two-time all-district selection ... Recorded 57 tackles hissenior season ... Had three sacks and three quarterback hurries as asenior ... Ran track at Dupont Manual (400 and 400 relay) ... Threwthe discus and shot-put ... Finished sixth in the state as a junior inthe shot-put.

Personal: Son of Darrin and Stacie Brown … Uncle, BryantDickerson, graduated from Eastern Kentucky in 1992; and played forthe NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals (1994-97).

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DUJUAN BROWN

EAST MISSISSIPPI CC

Linebacker6-0/ 200/ Jr.Miami, Fla.

92

NICK BROWN

DUPONT MANUAL HS


Louisville, Ky,

19

RUNAKO BROWN

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CC

Defensive Back6-0/ 185/ Jr.

Gulfport, Miss.27

BRYSON CROWDER

LIBERTY TECH HS

Running Back5-8/ 210/ Fr.

Jackson, Tenn.

Before UTMartin: Graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast CommunityCollege in 2009 … Made the Vice President's List at MGCCC.

High School: Played football and ran track for Gulfport High …Helped lead his team to the 2007 South State track championship.

Personal: Son of Sidney and Equilla Brown of Gulfport MS …Graduated in the top 25% of his class.

High School: Played football for head coach Steve Hookfin at LibertyTech … Had 169 carries for 1,934 yards and 31 touchdowns as asenior … Named the 2009 Jackson Sun All-West TennesseeOffensive Player of the Year … Named to the 2008 Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee first-team offense.

Personal: Full Name: Bryson Crowder … Born: Dec. 14, 1991 … Sonof Tammy Crowder … Father Dennis Crowder played football atTennessee State.



High School: Anchored both the offensive and defensive lines at SouthFulton High School where he played for head coach Kelly Spivey … Was athree-year starter who played offensive tackle … Helped South Fulton rushfor more than 210 yards per game and 5.8 yards per attempt … Playeddefensive end and was in on 51 tackles, including four for lost yards and fivesacks … Was a two-time all-district and all-region selection … NamedOffensive Lineman of the Year in District 14A …Played extensively in theTennessee East-West All Star game … Also handled kicking and puntingchores at South Fulton …

Personal: Full Name: Sam Curtis … Born: Nov. 7, 1991 … Son of KimCurtis.

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CJ ESTELLE

DUPONT MANUEL HS


Louisville, Ky.

High School: Played football for head coach Rodney Saulsberry atWhitehaven … Passed for 860 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior… Completed 56 of 117 passes for an average of 66.2 yards pergame … Led Whitehaven to a 9-3 won-loss record as a senior …Threw three touchdown passes each in games against Hamilton andCentral … Rushed for 669 yards on 140 carries and 14 touchdownshis senior year … Rushed for three touchdowns in a 46-6 victory overCentral.

Personal: Full Name: Fred Flenorl Jr. … Born: July 27, 1991 … Sonof Fred Flenorl and Georgia Flenorl.

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SAM CURTIS

SOUTH FULTON HS


South Fulton, Tenn.

62

FRED FLENORL

SOUTH FULTON HS

Quarterback6-4/ 320/ Fr.

South Fulton, Tenn.67

STEVEN FRAZIER

SEYMOUR HS


Knoxville, Tenn.

High School: Played football for head coach Gary Householder andwrestled in the heavyweight division ... Named to the 2008 All-Regionfirst team ... Voted his team’s best offensive llineman. Helped theEagles win the 2008 Region 1-3A championship.

Personal: Full Name is Steven A. Frazier ... Son of Steve andEugenia Frazier and Scottie Smith ... Graduated from Seymour HighSchool in 2009 with a 3.9 GPA … Father played football for DeltaState (1980-84) … Plans to become a warrant officer and enroll inflight training through the ROTC.


High School: Played football at Milan High School for head coachJeff Morris … Rushed 280 times for 1,667 yards and 31 touchdownsas a senior … Also played defense for the Bulldogs where he record-ed 34 tackles, 14 assisted tackles, five tackles-for-a-loss and twosacks … Was named to the Jackson Sun's 2008 and '09 All-WestTennessee first-team offense … Helped the Bulldogs advance to theClass 2A state championship game the past two seasons and a com-bined 28-2 won-loss record … Set a school record with 83 careertouchdowns … Rushed for 4,542 career yards.

Personal: Full Name: Jobronski Omar Gilbert … Born: Oct. 18, 1991… Son of Joseph and Anita Gilbert.


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JOBRONSKI GILBERT

MILAN HS

Linebacker5-11/ 200/ Fr.Milan, Tenn.

91

RYAN ISOM

DESMET JESUIT HS


St. Louis, Mo.

High School: Played football at Desmet Jesuit for head coach PatMahoney … Was named 2009 All-St. Louis Post-Dispatch first team… Named first team All-Metro … Earned Missouri Associated PressAll-State honors … Named to the Class 6A first-team all-state team …Was a Rivals.com two star defensive lineman … Recorded 46 totaltackles, five tackles for a loss and three sacks his senior season …Helped the Spartans win the 2009 conference championship andadvance to the Class 6 state semifinals.

Personal: Full Name: Ryan Isom … Born: Dec. 22, 1991 … Son ofCynthia Isom.

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JOHN JOHNSON

UNIVERSITY CITY HS


University City, Mo.

High School: Played football for head coach Duane Hawthorne …Named to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's All-Metro team … EarnedClass 4 first team all-state honors.

Personal: Full Name: John Johnson … Born: April 3, 1992 … Son ofCynobia Johnson.

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JUSTIN MCCRAY

FAIRFIELD HS


Hamilton, Ohio

High School: Named second-team-All-Greater Miami Conferencehis senior season … Earned honorable mention all-district accolades… Tabbed as an all-city quarterback … Is the all-time career passingleader at Fairfield High School … Had 109 carries for 638 rushingyards as a senior … Passed for 1,800 yards and threw 13 touchdownpasses … Also played basketball at Fairfield High School.

Personal: Full Name: Justin McCray … Born: Nov. 7, 1991 … Son ofBobby and Melissa McCray.



High School: Played for head coach Major White … Rushed for 974yards on 161 attempts and scored 22 touchdowns as a senior … Had10 receptions for 79 yards and one touchdown … Had 1,191 all-pur-pose yards … Helped lead Briarcrest to a 7-5 record and the secondround of the state playoffs … Was named to the Commercial Appeal'sBest of the Preps All-Metro team.

Personal: Full Name: Dennis McNeil Jr. … Born: Nov. 18, 1991 …Son of Dennis and Tina McNeil.

High School: Played football for head coach Larry Cox and basket-ball for head coach Carlton Gray … Named first-team all-city …Selected to the All-Greater Miami Conference first-team as a junior …Recorded 63 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and threefumble recoveries his senior year … Was the starting point guard onthe basketball team … Averaged 17 points per game … Helped theFirebirds win the 2009 GMC championship and make a run in thestate playoffs … High school teammate Brandon Neal also signedwith the Skyhawks.

Personal: Full Name: Obi Nwankwo … Born: July 13, 1991 … Son ofHarford and Margaret Nwankwo.

High School: Played football for head coach Robert Lassiter … Wasnamed as the All-Midstate punter his senior season … Named All-District 9-AAA … Was Gallatin's Special Teams Most Valuable Player… Made 52 of 56 extra points and six of 10 field goals his senior year… Kicked a career-long 50-yard field goal … Helped the Green Wavepost a 10-3 won-loss record and advance to the state quarterfinals.

Personal: Full Name: James Satterfield … Born: April 8, 1992 … Sonof Joe and Trudi Satterfield.

High School: Named the 2008 and '09 Defensive Line MVP atNorthside where he played for head coach Tab Vowell, a UT Martinalumnus … Earned all-region honors in 2008 and '09 … Received the2009 Leadership Award … Named the 2009 Region Offensive LineMVP … Recorded 132 total tackles, eight tackles for a loss and twosacks … Named to the Jackson Sun's All-West Tennessee team in2008 and '09.

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D.J. MCNEIL

BRIARCREST CHRISTIAN

Running Back6-2/ 205/ Fr.

Collierville, Tenn.26

OBI NWANKO

LAKOTA WEST HS

Safety5-10/ 181/ Fr.

West Chester, Ohio

39

JAMES SATTERFIELD

GALLATIN HS

Kicker/Punter6-1/ 171/ Fr.

Gallatin, Tenn.99

CLAYTON SMITH

NORTHSIDE HS


Jackson, Tenn.



High School: Played football for head coach Roger Perry …Gave theGolden Bears a big offensive receiver at tight end and helped MountJuliet to a 9-2 record and a berth in the Class 6A playoffs as a devas-tating run blocker.

Personal: Full Name: Matthew Stewart … Born: April 13, 1992 …Son of Jay Stewart

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MATT STEWART

MOUNT JULIET HS

Tight End6-2/ 239/ Fr.

Mount Juliet, Tenn.76

CHARLES SWEETON

LAWRENCE COUNTY HS


Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

High School: Played for head coach David Marston … Named to theTennessee Football Coaches Association Class All-State team …Played for the West in the Tennessee East/West All-Star game …Earned second-team All-Midstate honors … Named the District 8-Class 3A Most Valuable Offensive Lineman.

Personal: Full Name: Charles E. Sweeton … Born: Sept. 11, 1992 …Son of Don and Sarah Sweeton.

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ANTHONY TOPPS

FORT CAMPBELL HS


Fort Campbell, Ky.

High School: Played for head coach Shawn Berner where he was athree-year starter … Named to the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle's All-Area team … Earned all-district honors … Helped lead Fort Campbellto three state championships … Won 42 of 43 games and the teamwas 42-3 over three years … Named to the Kentucky AssociatedPress All-State team as a junior and as a senior.

Personal: Full Name: Anthony Topps … Born: March 21, 1991 …Son of Angela Rushing.

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DEAN WATHEN

HENDERSON COUNTY HS


Henderson, Ky.

High School: Was a three-year starter at defensive end and playedtight end on offense in certain situations for head coach ClayClevenger … Caught five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown …Was a second-team Kentucky Associated Press All-State selection asa defensive lineman and honorable mention on the Courier-Journal'sall-state team … Named the Kentucky Football Coaches AssociationClass 6-A First District Player of the Year … Helped HendersonCounty High School post a 9-4 won-loss record and advance to the 6-A Regional championship game … Also a member of the HendersonCounty High School swim team

Personal: Full Name: Dean Wathen … Born: Aug. 4, 1991 … Son ofRichard and Lynda Wathen.


UT MARTIN FOOTBALL TEAM ‘ALL IN’ FOR 2010 SEASON MARTIN, Tenn.–AsheadfootballcoachJasonSimpsonentershisfifthseasonatTheUniversityofTennesseeatMartinhecontinuestothinkaboutthe2009seasonwherehisSkyhawksfinishedadisappointing5-6overalland4-4intheOhioValleyConferencestandings.

“Wehadtoaskplayerstodosomethingsthatpossiblytheywerenotabletodo,”Simpsonsaid.Duringspringpractice,SimpsonlearnedaboutClemsonheadcoachDaboSwinney’sbackstory.SwinneywasnamedinterimheadcoachoftheTigersafterTommyBowdenwasdismissedfollowingalosstoWakeForest.InSwinney’sfirstweek,heregroupedhisteamandtheClemsonNation,re-organizedhisstaffandpreparedforperennialpowerGeorgiaTech.Themostimpressiveandvisibledemonstrationofunitycameduringtheteam’s“TigerWalk.”SwinneydecidedtohavehisteamdepartbusesnearMemorialStadiumandexperiencethegamedayatmosphere.Dressedinjacketsandties,theteamwasembracedbythousandsofClemsonfansforthemarchtothestadium. SimpsonwasinaweoftheTigerWalk,butitwastwolittlewords–AllIn--thatstuckintheSkyhawkheadcoach’shead.BeforethatfirstpracticeforGeorgiaTech,Swinneygatheredhissquadandimmediatelysaid,“Iam

allin,allthetime.Who’swithme?”ThustheAllInthemewasborn.ForSwinney,AllInisnowthenameofafoundationheandhisfamilyhavestartedtohelpothersachievetheirdreams.“Kathleen(Swinney)andmy

threesonsandIhavebeenveryblessed.Onethingwehavelearnedisthatyoumakealivingbywhatyouget,butyoumakealifebywhatyougive,”DaboSwinneysaidduringtheannounce-mentofhisfoundation.

SimpsonandhisSkyhawkshavepledgedtoeachotherthattheyare“AllIn.”Theymustcontinuetoescalatethefootballprogramin2010andbuilditforthelonghaulandnotrestonits2006OVCchampionship.“WhenIacceptedthisjobIsaidweweregoingtoplayforOVCchampi-onshipsandnationaltitles,”Simpsonsaid.“Wehavehadsomesuccess,butthatdoesn’tmeanwearesatisfied.Idonotwantthisprogramtobecomeaone-hitwonderwhileIamtheheadcoach.”

Theysaythathistoryrepeatsitself,andifthat’sthecase,2010couldbeabanneryearfortheSkyhawkswhohavebeen pickedsixthinthepreseasonOVCpollasvotedonbyheadcoachesandsports informationdirectors.TheSkyhawkshaveexcelledinevencalendaryears,winningthe leaguein2006witha9-3overallrecordanda6-1OVCworksheet.In2008,

theSkyhawksbattledforasecondOVCcrown,onlytoseetheirchancesfalltothewaysideonablockedfieldgoalagainstEasternKentucky.TheSky-

hawksfinishedwithan8-4overallrecordandwere6-2intheOVC.

Asthe2010seasonopeneragainstTennesseeapproaches,Simpsonisadamant,“IamAllIn.Wemustfocusonthetaskathandeachandeveryday.”

The following is a quick position-by position glance at the 2010 Skyhawks.

“Thedefensewillhavetosetthetempoforusthisseason,”Simpsonsaid.“Wehavetoputthoseguysinasitua-tionwheretheycangooutandgetastopandwinthegame,”Simpsonsaid.“Weknowhowtocoachandplaywiththisstrategy.Itisnotaboutyardsorstats,itisaboutwinningthegame.”

JoshCody,JustinDardenandTimCoxarethethreeplayerswiththemostexperi-ence.“Theyhavethemostconsistency,moreathleticabilitythanbeforeandallthreehavegreatmotors,”Simpsonsaid. ThedefensivetacklesincludeRayTeamer,DarrinNalls,KarlosJones,AnthonyKellyandDJRoberts.“Thesefiveguysareathleticandcanholdthegapandrushthepasser,”Simpsonsaid.“Nobodyisanall-conferenceguy,butthereissomedepthintherethatwehavenothadherebefore.”

SeniorJoshBey,the2010PreseasonOhioValleyConferenceDefensivePlayeroftheYear,willmovefromthemiddlelinebackerpositiontotheweak-sidelinebacker.JonathanUtleywillnowplaymiddlelinebackerandJettHowardwillgetthestartingassignmentatthestrong-sidelinebacker.“Wedidthistogetthethreebestplayers,themostathletic,onthefield.”Simpsonsaid.“TodothiswehadtomoveBey.”Beyisadaptingtothenewposition.“He(Bey)canmake100tacklesfromwhateverposition,”Simpsonsaid.TheSkyhawkshavedepthbehindthethreeprojectedstartinglineback-ers.NathanRottero,SioneFale’ofa,AaronCarneyandjuniorcollegetransferDuJuanBrown.“Thereisnotalotofdepth,buttherearesixguyswhocanplayallthreeposi-tions,”Simpsonsaid.

Coached by Ryan Nielsen

Coached by Nathan Burton

ThisisthepositionSimpsonandhisstaffhadtoaddressthispastspringduringrecruitingseason.“Wewerenothappywithourpassdefenselastyear,”Simp-sonsaid.“WedefinitelyimproveditinthespringandthenweimproveditevenmorethissummerwiththeadditionofMarshalltransferT.J.Drakeford.”ThadWilliams,ajuniorcollegetransferfromHutchinsonCommunityCollege,willplaytheothercornerbackposition.“DrakefordandWilliamsaretruecorners.Theyarenotsafetieswhowereconvertedtocorners.Bothguyscanrunandtheyarephysical,”Simpsonsaid.“Wehaveupgradedhere.”

KendalHarper,fromnearbyTrenton,willbeoneofthesafetiesthisseason.“WethinkKendalcanbeatopsafetyintheOVC,”Simpsonsaid.“Therewillbeabattleattheothersafetyposition.”AmongthetwoguysvyingforthespotareJoeDunavantandfifth-yearseniorGeraldGuffin.“Westillhaveexperi-encewitheitherDunavantorGuffin,”thecoachsaid.

Coached by Brandon Cooper

Coached by Chris Boone

Coached by Mac Bryan

“WedohavesomefirepoweronoffensebutmostpeoplearenotgoingtoknowwhotheyareexceptforJasonMcNair(redshirtsophomore,tailback),”Simpsonsaid.

ThemostconsistentoffensivelinemanisTazTillery,oneoftworeturningstarters.TheotherislefttackleRodneyIrvin.“Wehavetofindthreemore,”Simpsonsaid.JeremyBuchananwillmakethetransitionfromtightendtorighttackle.“Buck(Buchanan)looksthepart,butthisissomethingnewforhim.”Simpsonsaid. VanderbilttransferMichaelBryantandWilsonEmebunorwillseeactionatthetacklepositions. TheSkyhawkswillrelyonsomeyoungerplayersatthecenterandguardpositions.RedshirtfreshmanTylerEadyandDarrinFizerwillseeactionatcenter,whileMichaelManciniandLadarriusStallingsarepenciledinattheguardpositions.

Coached by Gerad Parker

Coached by Jordon Hankins

Coached by Kane Wommack

Coached by Ryan Nielsen

JasonMcNairwillbethefeaturedrunningbackintheSkyhawkoffense.TheMountOlive,Miss.nativeandthenephewofthelateSteveMcNairrushedfor292yardsandfourtouchdownsinlimitedplayingtimein2009.TheSkyhawkssignedJamesLangford,ajuniorcollegetransfer,tochallengeMcNairandgivetheteamsomedepth.SophomoreTevinBarksdalewillalsoseeplayingtime.ThesophomorefromBowlingGreen,Ky.,sawlimitedplayingtimeasatruefreshman,butwasimpressive. TheSkyhawkswilluseKennyJonesandJarvisPerryatfullbackthisseason.Jonesplayedbothfullbackandtightendlastyearandwilldothesame.Perry,fromCrockettCounty,willprovidetheSkyhawkswithsomedepth.

SimpsonsaidhisstartingquarterbackwillbejuniorDerekCarrfromMcKenzie.Carrplayedinsevengamesthispastseason.Hecompleted10-of-21passesfor127yards.TheotherguysfightingforthebackupspotareBillHardegreeandJuliusMcNair,whomovesfromdefensiveback.

TheSkyhawkshavemoredepthatthewideoutpositionthaneverbefore,buttheyhavelessexperience.SeniorBryantMilliganandStephenShiverwillemergeasthestarters.Milliganhad18catchesfor222yardsandatouchdown.Heplayedinninegames.Shiverplayedinall11gamesandwassecondontheteaminreceivingin2009with33catchesfor479yardsandthreetouchdowns.BehindMilliganandShiverare“physical”receiversChrisThompson,CoreyJordanandRhettHamrick.TheSkyhawkswillalsohavethree“speed”guys–MauriceTaylor,CamarenHarrisandKevinBarfield.

Simpsonsaidhisspecialteamswerealsoanareathathadtobeimproved.“Wefeelgoodaboutoursnapperandpunter,ClaySheleyandJoeHook.Butwehadtocreatesomecompetitionatthekickerposition.”Simpsonsignedtwofreshmenkickers,JamesSatterfieldandTuckerNelsontochallengesophomoreCodySandlin.“Codyhasayearunderhisbelt.Hopefullyhe’sbeenworkingthissummerandwillshowsomeimprovementaswell.”Milligan,McNairandHarriswillhandlethepuntreturnchores,whileMcNair,TaylorandBarfieldreturnkicks.

Rank Player Years Rush Pass Yards

1. Brady Wahlberg 2002-05 1,140 6,247 7,387

2. Cade Thompson 2007-09 -254 6,260 6,006

3. Leon Reed 1987-88 491 4,842 5,333

4. Don Chapman 2004-07 5,017 --- 5,017

6. Leonard Williams 1990-91 332 4,518 4,850

7. Trey Sikes 1984-87 239 4,258 4,497

8. Alvin Smalls 1975-78 2,866 1,250 4,116

9. Bobby Fowler 1956-59 4,033

10. Allan Cox 1965-68 551 2,734 3,285

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Player Yards Rush Pass Yards Bobby Fowler 1,054 1959Vernon Prather 742 1961Vernon Prather 1,060 1962Billy Watson 605 1963Chuck Lewis 491 1964Sandy Smith 621 1965Allan Cox 694 1966Allan Cox 1,233 1967Allan Cox 836 1968Glen Lowe 635 1969Kelly Coker 750 1970Kelly Coker 926 1971Shelton Zenon 714 1972Danny Walker 860 1973Bill Staehs 963 1974Alvin Smalls 660 1975Alvin Smalls 1,495 1976Alvin Smalls 1,961 1977Sammy Bryant 964 1978Everett DeVeaux 703 1979Jimmy Wash 1,059 1980Tommy Overton 1,636 1981Chris Ford 759 1982David Carter 1,240 1983Kenny Golden 922 1984Trey Sikes 1,504 1985Trey Sikes 1,554 1986Leon Reed 2,106 1987Leon Reed 3,359 1988Tom Ruban 688 1989Leonard Williams 2,063 1990Leonard Williams 2,787 1991Rickey Armstrong 1,994 297 1,697 1992Jason Griffin 767 132 635 1993Charles Gamble 1,040 39 1,001 1994Jeff McCrone 2,470 -49 2,519 1995Billy Joe Spann 823 -82 905 1996Brock Bailey 890 -71 961 1997John Repella 1,769 47 1722 1998Edward Robertson 1,322 -23 1,345 1999Roland Ogletree 647 - 647 2000Robert Hines 1,020 442 578 2001Brady Wahlberg 1,231 86 1,145 2002Brady Wahlberg 2,355 482 1,873 2003Brady Wahlberg 1,633 97 1,536 2004Brady Wahlberg 2,168 475 1,693 2005Don Chapman 1,412 1,412 - 2006Dexter Anoka 1,506 137 1,369 2007Cade Thompson 2,568 -112 2,680 2008Cade Thompson 2,451 -95 2,446 2009

Annual Total Offense Leaders Career Total Offense Leaders

Brady Wahlberg Cade ThompsonDon Chapman

Rank Player Years Attempts Avg/Att. TDs Yards

1. Don Chapman 2004-07 1,066 4.7 49 5,017

2. Bobby Fowler 1956-59 4,033

3. John Burch 1985-88 471 5.2 13 2,454

4. Henry Williams 1975-78 445 4.7 18 2,185

5. Larry Shanks 1964-67 474 18 18 2,005

6. Nate Holmes 1969-72 481 3.2 15 2,004

7. Darrell Smith 1960-62 1,813

Scottie Mitchell 1988-81 484 3.8 10 1,813

9. Larry Washington 1974-76 355 4.5 10 1,724

10. Bobby Hayes 1964-67 374 4.3 12 1,611

Career Rushing Leaders

Rank Player Years Com Att Int Pct Yards TDs

1. Cade Thompson 2007-09 478 792 32 60.4 6,260 48

2. Brady Wahlberg 2002-05 584 985 46 58.8 6,247 35

3. Leon Reed 1987-88 402 697 35 58.8 4,842 30

4. Leonard Williams 1990-91 305 594 21 52.0 4,518 40

5. Trey Sikes 1984-87 377 745 44 49.4 4,258 24

6. Jeff McCrone 1995-96 296 519 26 53.0 3,195 21

7. Allan Cox 1965-68 250 505 49.5 2,934 21

8. Alvin Smalls 1975-77 200 441 23 45.1 2,886 17

Career Passing Leaders


CCCC AAAA RRRR EEEE EEEE RRRR LLLL EEEE AAAA DDDD EEEE RRRR SSSSRank Player Years Rec Yards Avg TD

1. William Mackall 1985-88 224 2,494 9.7 16

2. Taurean Stephens 2003-06 201 2,148 11.1 14

3. Lenny Harris 1993-96 134 2,053 16.0 15

4. Charles Malone 1990-92 89 1,980 12.1 10

5. Dwayne McKinney 1979-82 97 1,793 18.1 15

6. Deumaine Reeder 1993-96 114 1,673 15.0 10

7. Tony Champion 1981-84 72 1,531 25.8 14

8. Ronald George 1974-77 89 1,522 16.5 10

9. Roren Thomas 2006-08 90 1,461 16.2 14

10. Joey Morris 1983-86 104 1,347 11.7 6

Career Receiving Leaders

Rank Player Years TD FG PAT PTS

1. Bobby Fowler 1956-59 - - 309

2. Don Chapman 2004-07 49 0 0 296

4. Ki Tok Chu 1986-89 - 44 89 221

3. Tom Hansen 2007-09 - 21 128 191

5. William Mackall 1985-88 27 - - 164

6. Taylor Brown 2004-06 - 24 90 162

Keith Kasnic 1982-85 - 37 51 162

7. Wilbur Edmiston 1960-62 - - - 157

9. John Burch 1985-88 21 - - 134

10. Mickey Hamilton 1973-76 26 53 131

Career Scoring Leaders

Player Att Yards Avg TDs YearBobby Fowler 1,054 1959Darrell Smith 582 1960Darrell Smith 160 708 4.4 7 1961Darrell Smith 144 523 3.7 4 1962Gene Brodie 79 399 4.9 3 1963Chuck Lewis 96 484 5.1 0 1964Bobby Hayes 121 388 3.2 4 1965Larry Shanks 138 638 4.6 5 1966Larry Shanks 164 823 5.0 10 1967Duff Maki 84 375 4.5 1 1968Nate Moore 126 654 5.2 4 1969Nate Holmes 144 626 4.4 7 1970Nate Holmes 185 707 4.1 5 1971Nate Holmes 169 767 3.6 3 1972Randy Cousar 168 633 3.8 3 1973Larry Washington 99 379 3.9 4 1974Henry Williams 124 575 4.7 4 1975Larry Washington 184 1,058 5.8 4 1976Henry Williams 126 683 5.4 5 1977Sammy Bryant 134 690 4.6 5 1978Everett DeVeaux 183 703 3.8 3 1979Bart Dilday 107 411 3.8 1 1980Everett DeVeaux 101 296 2.9 4 1981Stanley Ladd 100 439 4.4 1 1982Stanley Ladd 118 371 3.1 2 1983Stanley Ladd 80 303 3.8 0 1984Cedric Hosea 103 388 3.8 2 1985John Burch 101 530 5.2 5 1986John Burch 150 796 5.3 1 1987John Burch 195 1,002 5.1 6 1988Scottie Mitchell 143 495 3.5 1 1989Darron Turner 115 467 4.1 3 1990Scottie Mitchell 156 592 3.8 2 1991William Parson 132 539 4.1 4 1992William Parson 124 510 4.1 4 1993Jason Johnson 74 431 5.8 4 1994Nikki Jackson 79 466 5.9 5 1995Damon Atwater 92 355 3.9 0 1996Daniel Ruffin 190 817 4.3 4 1997Adam Joyner 88 396 4.5 2 1998Adam Joyner 137 527 3.8 1 1999Roland Ogletree 153 647 4.2 1 2000Damien Harris 141 571 4.0 7 2001Damien Harris 45 322 7,2 1 2002Brady Wahlberg 128 482 3.8 3 2003Don Chapman 246 1,084 4.4 7 2004Don Chapman 302 1,396 4.6 16 2005Don Chapman 289 1,412 5.0 15 2006Don Chapman 225 1,125 4.9 11 2007Brandyn Young 143 702 4.9 12 2008Miguel Barnes 150 843 5.6 12 2009

Miguel BarnesJohn Burch

Annual Rushing Leaders

Bobby Fowler


CCCC AAAA RRRR EEEE EEEE RRRR LLLL EEEE AAAA DDDD EEEE RRRR SSSS

Player Comp-Att-Int Pct Yds TDs YearVernon Prather 597 1960Vernon Prather 742 1961Vernon Prather 984 1962Billy Watson 700 1963Charles Wynn 300 1964Sandy Smith 551 1965Allan Cox 516 1966Allan Cox 1,216 1967Allan Cox 836 1968Glenn Lowe 597 1969Kelly Coker 609 1970Kelly Coker 850 1971Shelton Zenon 630 1972Danny Walker 762 1973Bill Staehs 567 1974Alvin Smalls 481 1975Alvin Smalls 1,006 1976Alvin Smalls 1,379 1977Sammy Bryant 274 1978Jimmy Wash 467 1979Jimmy Wash 946 1980Tommy Overton 1,636 1981Chris Ford 706 1982David Carter 1,193 1983Kenny Golden 627 1984Trey Sikes 1,466 1985Trey Sikes 1,554 1986Leon Reed 1,791 1987Leon Reed 3,051 1988Tom Ruban 780 1989Leonard Williams 1,964 1990Leonard Williams 2,554 1991Rickey Armstrong 1,697 1992Charles Gamble 682 1993Charles Gamble 1,001 1994Jeff McCrone 2,519 1995Billy Joe Spann 920 1996Brock Bailey 960 1997John Repella 1,722 1998Edward Robertson 1,345 1999Bill Whittemore 282 2000Robert Hines 578 2001Brady Wahlberg 1,145 2002Brady Wahlberg 1,873 2003Brady Wahlberg 1,536 2004Brady Wahlberg 1,693 2005Greg Preston 837 2006Dexter Anoka 1,369 2007Cade Thompson 2,680 2008Cade Thompson 2,546 2009

Annual Passing Leaders

Jeff McCrone Alvin SmallsLeon Reed

Rank Player Years Punts Yards Avg Long

1. Jade Stillings 1997-98 148 5,744 38.8 80

2. Jay Hobbs 1999-01 197 7,563 38.4 70

3. Adam Ivey 2005-08 188 7,183 38.2 68

4. Bubba Beasley 1990-93 217 8,268 38.1 72

5. Joey Elmore 1986-89 257 9,784 38.l 60

6. David Carter 1980-83 76 2,893 38.1 62

7. Pete Lutz 1982-83 99 3,741 37.8 65

8. Brent Harris 2001-03 53 1,979 37.3 56

9. Les Stuart 1994-95 82 3,028 36.9 64

10. Joe Hook 2009-present 41 1,504 36.7 50

*Minimum 40 punts (since 1979)

Career Punting Leaders

Rank Player Years Ret Yards Avg TD LP

1. Henry Allen 86-87 54 1026 10.0 1 96

2. Jamaal Akbar 2008 20 278 13.9 1 73

3. Ernest Jackson 1985 12 143 11.9 0 51

4. Scott Stidham 91-92 18 209 11.6 1 70

5. Trent Findley 01-02 24 248 10.3 0 44

6. Dewayne Harper 92-94 90 919 10.2 2 87

7. Jason Coleman 03-05 36 344 9.6 1 49

8. Jessie Burton 06-07 42 295 9.4 0 34

9. Fred Thomas 1995 23 208 8.3 0 70

10. William Mackall 1988 32 265 8-3 0 57

*Min. 10 returns, since 1979

Career Punt-Return Leaders

Rank Player Years Ret Yards Avg TD LP

1. Tony Champion 83-84 14 341 24.4 1 100

2. Jessie Burton 06-07 56 1349 24.1 3 100

3. Roren Thomas 06-08 26 621 23.9 1 83

4. Daryl Bourne 08-09 17 398 23.4 0 43

5. William Mackall 85-88 70 1623 23.2 2 96

6. Tevin Barksdale 2009 18 415 23.1 0 61

7. Terrance Smith 96-97 17 388 22.8 0 36

8. Fred Thomas 1995 12 267 22.3 0 37

9. James Brown 92-95 57 1252 22.0 2 83

10. Jason Coleman 03-05 80 1754 21.9 1 90

*Min. 10 returns, since 1979

Career Kickoff Return Leaders


CCCC AAAA RRRR EEEE EEEE RRRR //// SSSS EEEE AAAA SSSS OOOO NNNN LLLL EEEE AAAA DDDD EEEE RRRR SSSS

Player Rec Yards Avg TDs YearJim Love 20 288 1961Wally Bielewicz 16 296 1962Scott Boehringer 17 332 1963Scott Boehringer 15 304 1964Mack Moody 28 378 1965Mack Moody 20 179 1966Steve Allison 243 1967Steve Allison 26 261 1968Barry Reeves 25 457 1969Dana Witten 24 409 1970Dana Witten 33 516 1971Dana Witten 18 352 1972Grady Maddox 35 400 1973Ronald George 19 320 1974Ronald George 17 216 1975Ronald George 22 363 1976Ronald George 31 623 1977Ricky Murphy 12 154 1978Freddie Hudson 16 234 1979Dwayne McKinney 37 829 1980Dwayne McKinney 11 548 1981Tony Champion 334 1982Tony Champion 39 768 1983Joey Morris 27 363 1984James Lane 31 534 1985William Mackall 63 655 1986William Mackall 90 792 1987William Mackall 67 1,026 1988Todd Pope 355 1989Robert Thomas 52 799 1990Oscar Bunch 39 754 1991Charles Malone 49 653 1992Charles Malone 48 690 1993Maurice Blakemore 27 365 1994Lenny Harris 790 1995Lenny Harris 749 1996Brian Webb 41 495 1997Brian Webb 41 606 1998Rory Redmond 36 609 1999Travis Parker 13 195 2000Travis Parker 15 403 2001Orentheus Taylor 24 270 2002Taurean Stephens 66 665 2003Taurean Stephens 67 732 2004Taurean Stephens 60 651 2005Jessie Burton 367 2006Roren Thomas 39 535 2007Mike Hicks 66 894 2008Mike Hicks 46 599 2009

Annual Receiving Leaders

William Mackall Mike HicksTaurean Stephens

Rank Player Years Int Yards Avg TD

1. Mike Beeler 1968-71 18

2. Don Jones 1969-71 17

3. Dewayne Harper 1991-93 13

4. Benny Thompson 1986-89 12

Jerry Reese 1981-84 12

6. Mark Carroll 1975-78 11

7. Clay Blalack 1975-77 10

8. David Williams 1975-77 9

Greg Watkins 1987-88 9

Roland Delaney 1988-89 9

Career Interception Leaders

Rank Player Year Rush Pass Plays Yards

1. Leon Reed 1988 3,359

2. Leonard Williams 1991 2,787

3. Cade Thompson 2008 2,568

4. Cade Thompson 2009 2451

5. Jeff McCrone 1995 2,470

6. Brady Wahlberg 2003 2,355


8. Leon Reed 1987 2,106


10. Rickey Armstrong 1992 1,994

Season Passing Leaders

Rank Player Year Att Yards Avg TD

1. Don Chapman 2006 1,412




5. Larry Washington 1976 1,058

6. Bobby Fowler 1959 1,054

7. John Burch 1988 1,002

8. Miguel Barnes 2009 843

9. Larry Shanks 1967 823

10. Darriel Ruffin 1997 817

Season Rushing Leaders


SSSS EEEE AAAA SSSS OOOO NNNN LLLL EEEE AAAA DDDD EEEE RRRR SSSS

Player TD PAT FG Pts YearWilbur Edmiston 64 1961Darrell Smith 39 1962Gene Brodie 24 1963Scott Boehringer 24 1963Howard Finley 24 1963Kenny Dixon 24 1964Mack Moody 30 1965Lee Mayo 37 1966Lee Mayo 76 1967Tom Baker 36 1968Nate Moore 42 1969Nate Holmes 48 1970Nate Holmes 38 1971Shelton Zennon 24 1972Johnny Brundige 21 1973Larry Washington 24 1974Mickey Hamilton 34 1975Mickey Hamilton 71 1976Mike Poteete 49 1977Sammy Bryant 42 1978Bart Dilday 42 1979Dwayne McKinney 72 1980Dwayne McKinney 30 1981Keith Kasnic 50 1982Tony Champion 42 1983Keith Kasnic 34 1984Keith Kasnic 43 1985William Mackall 62 1986William Mackall 42 1987Ki Tok Chu 97 1988Ki Tok Chu 37 1989Ross Barnhart 53 1990Oscar Bunch 42 1991Charles Malone 42 1991Rickey Armstrong 32 1992Charles Malone 42 1993Matt Young 28 1994JJ Brown 42 1995Lenny Harris 42 1996Darriel Ruffin 30 1997Tim Beattie 60 1998Rory Redmond 24 1999Jermi Hampton 30 2000Brent Harris 44 2001Brent Harris 46 2002Justin Glover 30 2003Don Chapman 42 2004Don Chapman 96 2005Don Chapman 92 2006Tom Hansen 75 2007Brandyn Young 72 2008Mike Hicks 72 2008Miguel Barnes 72 2009

Annual Scoring Leaders

Lee Mayo Ki Tok ChuMickey Hamilton

Rank Player Year Com Att Int Pct Yards TD

1. Leon Reed 1988 3,051




5. Jeff McCrone 1995 2,519



8. Leon Reed 1987 1,791

9. Rickey Armstrong 1992 1,697


11. Tommy Overton 1981 1,636

Season Passing Leaders

Rank Player Year Rec Yards Avg TD

1. William Mackall 1988 90 1,026

2. Mike Hicks 2008 894

3. Dwayne McKinney 1980 829

4. Robert Thomas 1990 799

5. William Mackall 1987 67 792

6. Lenny Harris 1995 790

7. Tony Champion 1983 768

8. Oscar Bunch 1991 754

9. Lenny Harris 1996 55 740

10. Taurean Stephens 2004 732

Season Receiving Leaders

Rank Player Year Pts TDs FGs PATs

1. Ki Tok Chu 1988 97

2. Don Chapman 2005 96

3. Don Chapman 2006 92

4. Lee Mayo 1967 76

5. Tom Hansen 2007 75

6. Tom Hansen 2008 74

7. Dwayne McKinney 1980 72

Brandyn Young 2008 72

Mike Hicks 2008 72

Miguel Barnes 2009 72

Season Scoring Leaders


Most Points ScoredGame: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 vs. Bethel (1995)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 (2008)

Most Touchdowns ScoredGame: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. Bethel (1995)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 (2008)

Total OffenseGame: . . . . . . 821 vs. Murray State (2007)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,867 (2008)

First DownsGame: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 vs. Bethel (1995)Season: . . . . . . . . . 241 in 12 games (2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 in 13 games (1988)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 in 11 games (2009)

Most AttemptsSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678 (1977)

Most Net Yards RushingGame: . . . . . . . 531 vs. Murray State (2007)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,013 (1977)

Highest Rushing Avg. Per GameSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273.9 (1977)

Most Yards Lost RushingSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 (1975)

Most AttemptsGame: . . . . 65 at Jacksonville State (2003)Season: . . . . . . . . . 478 in 13 games (1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 in 11 games (1995)

Most CompletionsGame: . . . . 44 at Jacksonville State (2003)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 (1995)

Most Net YardsGame: . . . . 438 vs. Tennessee State (1985)Season: . . . . . . . 3,368 in 13 games (1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,064 in 11 games (1995)

Highest Passing Avg. Per GameSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278.5 (1995)

Most Touchdown PassesGame: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vs. Lane (1990)Season: . . . . . . . . . . 27 in 11 games (1991)

Most Passes InterceptedGame: . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Austin Peay (1986) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Valdosta State (1986)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 (1989)

Most PuntsGame: . . . . . . . .14 vs. Nicholls State (1975) . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. Eastern Kentucky (1993)

Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 (1997)

Most Yards PuntingGame: . . . . . . . 491 at South Florida (2008)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,539 (1997)

Most ReturnsSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 (1994)

Most Return YardageGame: . 187 vs. Charleston Southern (1994)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 (1967)

Most ReturnsGame: . . . .10 vs. Jacksonville State (1989) . . . . . . . . . 10 vs. Middle Tennessee (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 vs. Samford (2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 vs. Missouri State (2007)

Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 (2007)

Most Return YardageGame: . . . . . . . . . . 256 vs. Samford (2003)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,147 (2008)

Most InterceptionsGame: . . . . . . . . . . . 8 vs. Troy State (1968)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 (1968)

Most Return YardageGame: . . . . . . . 158 vs. Troy State (1968)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 (1976)

Most Returned For TouchdownsSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (1976)Fewest Points YieldedSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 (1934)

Team Records

TTTT EEEE AAAA MMMM RRRR EEEE CCCC OOOO RRRR DDDD SSSS

Player No. Yards Avg. Long YearGene Brodie 26 858 33.0 1961Wilbur Edmiston 23 791 34.3 1962Gene Brodie 65 2,172 33.2 1963Steve Allison 40 1,305 32.8 1964Tommy Baker 32 1,253 39.1 1965Tommy Baker 56 2,007 36.2 1966Gene Sides 39 1,432 36.7 1967Gene Sides 61 2,211 36.3 1968Jim Alston 71 2,708 38.1 1969Jim Alston 57 2,253 39.5 1970Jim Valdes 30 1,134 37.8 1971John Collins 76 2,638 34.7 1972David Brown 86 3,004 34.9 1973Jim Valdes 57 2,280 40.0 1974David Brown 57 2,051 36.0 1975David Brown 46 2,175 38.8 1976Gary Davis 47 1,876 39.9 1977Mark Williams 44 1,595 36.3 1978Mark Williams 38 1,308 34.4 1979Mark Williams 57 2,016 35.4 1980Mark Williams 68 2,636 38.8 1981Peter Lutz 72 2,717 30.7 1982David Carter 56 2,217 39.6 1983Jimmy Sides 68 2,490 36.6 1984Ray Pearce 71 2,300 32.4 1985Joey Elmore 56 2,249 40.2 1986Joey Elmore 64 2,418 37.8 1987Joey Elmore 62 2,340 37.7 1988Joey Elmore 75 2,777 37.0 1989Dick Butler 66 2,461 37.3 1990Bubba Beasley 61 2,207 36.2 1991Bubba Beasley 77 2,918 37.9 1992Bubba Beasley 78 3,112 39.9 1993Les Stuart 43 1,540 35.8 1994Les Stuart 39 1,488 38.2 1995Carlton Sisco 35 1,094 34.1 1996Jade Stillings 90 3,481 38.7 1997Jade Stillings 58 2,263 39.0 1998Jay Holmes 73 2,930 40.1 1999Jay Holmes 67 2,622 39.1 2000Jimmy John Bolm 57 2,011 35.3 2001Brent Harris 18 596 33.1 2002JT Batson 48 1,755 36.6 2003Shane Normandin 74 2,552 34.5 2004Adam Ivey 55 2,113 38.4 2005Adam Ivey 47 1,583 33.7 2006Adam Ivey 45 1,794 39.9 2007Adam Ivey 41 1,693 41.3 2008Joe Hook 41 1,504 36.7 2009

Annual Punting Leaders

Joey Elmore Adam IveyJade Stillings

Scoring

Kickoffs

Passing

Punting

Rushing

Interceptions


TTTT EEEE AAAA MMMM RRRR EEEE CCCC OOOO RRRR DDDD SSSS

Player Solo Assisted Total Year

Terry Giltner 113 33 146 1969

Terry Giltner 168 87 255 1970

Mike Peebles 91 61 152 1974

Danny Watkins 79 64 143 1975

Gary Ihnen 46 52 98 1982

Greg Magee 49 61 110 1983

Jerry Reese 44 55 99 1984

Charles Cavaness 43 61 104 1985

Paul Randolph 55 69 124 1986

Emanuel McNeil 54 76 130 1987

Emanuel McNeil 74 47 121 1988

Greg Holmes 48 60 108 1989

Todd Shanks 38 47 85 1990

Dewayne Harper 51 47 98 1991

Todd Shanks 37 65 102 1992

Brian Spano 82 49 131 1993

Brian Spano 90 31 121 1994

Craig Reynolds 58 49 107 1995

Jon Swift 78 56 134 1996

Jon Swift 48 52 100 1997

David Barnes 49 36 85 1998

Lavante Epson 62 56 118 1999

Vincent Thomas 88 45 133 2000

Vincent Thomas 95 33 128 2001

Perez Boyd 76 48 124 2002

Chad McMahan 55 28 83 2003

Markeseo Jackson 75 41 116 2004

David Gilmore 65 26 91 2005

Markeseo Jackson 54 35 89 2006

Josh Yarbrough 36 55 91 2007

Josh Bey 46 42 88 2008

Annual Tackle Leaders

Terry Giltner Emanuel McNeilDanny Watkins

Most RecoveredGame: . . . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. Parsons (1969) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. Austin Peay (1974) . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. Eastern Kentucky (1993)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 (1974)

Fewest Points YieldedSeason: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 (1934)

Fewest Yards Allowed RushingGame: . . . . . . . . -22 vs. Livingston (1988)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 (1967)

Fewest Yards Allowed PassingGame: . . . . . . . . . . 7 vs. Livingston (1982)Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734 (1971)

Most Ind. Fumble Recoveries for a TDSeason: . . . . . . . 3, Dontrell Miller (2008)*

Most TM Fumble Recoveries for TDs Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (2008)*

*NCAA FCS Record

Team Records

Fumble Returns Defensive Misc.

FUMBLE RECOVERY -- UT Martin’s Dontrell Miller recovered three fumbles and returned them allfor touchdowns in 2008. As a team, the Skyhawks set a new NCAA record in 2008 with six fumblerecoveries for touchdowns.


IIII NNNN DDDD IIII VVVV IIII DDDD UUUU AAAA LLLL RRRR EEEE CCCC OOOO RRRR DDDD SSSSRushing

Most AttemptsGame: 47, Don Chapman vs. Murray State (2005)Season: 302, Don Chapman (2005)Career: 1,046, Don Chapman (2004-07)Most Yards GainedGame: 272, Don Chapman at SE Missouri State (2004)Season: 1,412, Don Chapman (2006)Career: 5,017, Don Chapman (2004-07)

PassingMost AttemptsGame: 65, Brady Wahlberg at Jax State (2004)Season: 424, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 985, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)Most CompletionsGame: 44, Brady Wahlberg at Jax State (2004)Season: 241, Jeff McCrone (1995)Career: 584, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)Best Completion PercentageSeason: 63.7 (174-of-273), Leon Reed (1987)Career: 60.4 (461-782), Cade Thompson (2007-09)Most Yards GainedGame: 438, Jeff McCrone vs. Eastern Kentucky (1995)Season: 3,051, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 6,260, Cade Thompson (2007-09)Most Touchdown PassesGame: 5, Leonard Williams vs. Lane (1990) /

Charles Gamble vs. Southern Illinois (1994)Season: 24, Leonard Williams (1991) / Cade

Thompson (2008)Career: 48, Cade Thompson (2007-09)Most Interceptions ThrownGame: 5, Kelly Coker vs. Livingston (1970) / Eric

Bradner vs. Austin Peay (1986) /Eric Bradner vs. Valdosta State (1986) / Brady Wahlberg vs. Samford (2005) /Brady Wahlberg at Jacksonville State (2005)

Season: 22, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 46, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)

ReceivingMost ReceptionsGame: 16, William Mackall vs. Delta State (1987)Season: 90, William Mackall (1987)Career: 225, William Mackall (1985-88)Most Yards GainedGame: 283, William Mackall vs. Troy State (1988)Season: 1,026, William Mackall (1988)Career: 2,494, William Mackall (1985-88)Most Touchdown ReceptionsGame: 3, William Mackall vs. Troy State (1988) /

Robert Thomas vs. Lane (1990) /Charles Malone vs. Austin Peay (1991) / Scott Stidham vs. Samford (1992) /Lenny Harris vs. Austin Peay (1996) / Taurean Stephens at Indiana State (2004)

Season: 12, Mike Hicks (2008)Career: 16, William Mackall (1985-88)

16, Mike Hicks (2008-09)

Total OffenseMost YardsGame: 447, Jeff McCrone vs. Eastern Kentucky (1995)Season: 3,227, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 7,387, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)Most Touchdowns Responsible ForGame: 5, Bobby Fowler vs. West Georgia (1957) /

Brady Wahlberg vs. Eastern Illinois (2002) / Brady Wahlberg vs. Tennessee Tech (2005)

Season: 30, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 51, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)/ Cade

Thompson (2007-09)Most Points Responsible ForGame: 33, Bobby Fowler vs. West Georgia (1957)Season: 180, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 316, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)Most Plays Responsible ForSeason: 565, Leon Reed (1988)Career: 1,426, Brady Wahlberg (2002-05)

ScoringMost TouchdownsGame: 5, Bobby Fowler vs. West Georgia (1957)Season: 19, Bobby Fowler (1959)Career: 51, Bobby Fowler (1956-59)Most Extra Points MadeGame: 12, Tom Hansen vs. Concordia (2008)Season: 53, Tom Hansen (2008)Career: 128, Tom Hansen (2007-09)Most Extra Points AttemptedGame: 12, Tom Hansen vs. Concordia (2008)Season: 57, Tom Hansen (2008)Career: 136, Tom Hansen (2007-09)Field Goals MadeGame: 4, Mickey Hamilton vs. Tennessee State (1976) /

Taylor Brown vs. Gardner-Webb (2006)Season: 20, Ki Tok Chu (1988)Career: 43, Ki Tok Chu (1986-89)Field Goals AttemptedGame: 5, Mickey Hamilton vs. Tennessee State (1976)Season: 26, Ki Tok Chu (1988)Career: 73, Ki Tok Chu (1986-89)Most Points Scored by KickingGame: 15, Taylor Brown vs. Gardner-Webb (2006)

/ Tom Hansen vs. Concordia (2008)Season: 97, Ki Tok Chu (1988)Career: 218, Ki Tok Chu (1986-89)Consecutive Field Goals Made

14, Keith Kasnic (1982-83)Punting

Most PuntsGame: 14, David Brown vs. Nicholls State (1975)/

Bubba Beasley vs. Eastern Kentucky (1993)Season: 90, Jade Stillings (1997)Career: 257, Joey Elmore (1986-89)Most Yards PuntingGame: 467, Adam Ivey at South Florida (2008)Season: 3,481, Jade Stillings (1997)Career: 9,784, Joey Elmore (1986-89)Highest Punting Average

Game: 50.0, Gary Davis vs. Delta State (1977)Season: 41.3, Adam Ivey (2008)Career: 39.2, Jim Valdes (1971-74)

Punt ReturnsMost ReturnsGame: 7, Jerry Reese vs. Fort Valley State (1982)

/ Jessie Burton at Murray State (2006)Season: 48, Dewayne Harper (1994)Career: 93, Dewayne Harper (1991-94)Most Return YardageGame: 183, Dewayne Harper vs. Charleston

Southern (1994)Season: 564, Dewayne Harper (1994)Career: 955, Dewayne Harper (1991-94)Highest Average Per ReturnSeason: 19.5, EJ Daniel (2006)Career: 14.1, Jim Wiggins (1966-68)

Kickoff ReturnsMost Returns

Game: 9, Darron Turner vs. Jacksonville State (1989) /Darron Turner vs. Middle Tennessee (1990) / Jessie Burton vsMissouri State (2007)

Season: 39, Henry Allen (1986)Career: 89, Jason Coleman (2002-05)Most Return YardageGame: 248, Darron Turner vs. Middle Tennessee

(1990)Season: 825, Jessie Burton (2007)Career: 1,842, Jason Coleman (2002-05)

Interception ReturnsMost InterceptionsGame: 4, Mike Beeler vs. Jacksonville State

(1970) / Ernest Jackson vs. Livingston (1986)Season: 8, Clay Blalack (1976) / Mike Beeler (1970) /

Don Jones (1969)Career: 18, Mike Beeler (1968-71) / Don Jones

(1968-71)Most Return YardageGame: 100, Jimmy Randolph vs. Morehead State

(1977)Season: 269, Clay Blalack (1976)Career: 344, Clay Blalack (1975-77)Most Returned for TouchdownsSeason: 4, Clay Blalack (1976)Career: 4, Clay Blalack (1975-77)

TacklesMost Total TacklesGame: 25, Terry Giltner vs. McNeese State (1970)Season: 255, Terry Giltner (1970)Career: 426, Danny Watkins (1975-77)Most Unassisted TacklesSeason: 168, Terry Giltner (1970)Career: 281, Terry Giltner (1969-70)Most Assisted TacklesSeason: 87, Terry Giltner (1970)Career: 184, Emanuel McNeil (1985-88)


1111 0000 0000 ---- YYYY AAAA RRRR DDDD RRRR UUUU SSSS HHHH EEEE RRRR SSSS100+ Yard Rushing Games

Tennessee State 6 2009272 Don Chapman at Southeast Missouri 2004250 Bobby Fowler vs. West Georgia 1958229 Don Chapman vs. Murray State 2005225 Don Chapman at Southeast Missouri 2006222 Darriel Ruffin vs.Southwest Missouri 1997221 Don Chapman vs. Tennessee State 2005214 Don Chapman at Tennessee Tech 2006213 Brandyn Young vs. Eastern Illinois 2008206 Don Chapman at Murray State 2006204 Don Chapman vs. Murray State 2007197 John Burch vs. West Georgia 1987183 Don Chapman at Austin Peay 2004/1992175 Jermi Hampton vs. Murray State 2000173 John Burch vs. Austin Peay 1987171 Don Chapman vs. Eastern Kentucky 2006166 William Parson vs. Austin Peay164 Nate Moore vs. McNeese State 1969162 Larry Washington vs. Delta State 1976159 Brandyn Young vs. Murray State 2007158 Nate Holmes vs. Austin Peay 1971157 Trace McDermott vs.Murray State 2007156 Jim Wiggins vs. North Alabama 1966155 Don Chapman at Austin Peay 2006153 Bobby Hayes vs. Jacksonville State 1967150 Adam Joyner vs. Murray State 1998150 Adam Joyner vs. Lambuth 1999150 Marcus Dawson vs. Gardner-Webb 2006148 Larry Washington vs. Tennessee State 1976146 Jason Johnson vs. Murray State 1994145 Everett DeVeaux vs. Livingston 1979144 Marcus Dawson vs. Jacksonville State 2006143 Don Chapman vs. Eastern Illinois 2004142 Jim Wiggins vs. Middle Tennessee 1967

141 Don Chapman vs. Central Arkansas 2005140 Don Chapman at Eastern Illinois 2007140 Demond Fason vs. Bethel 1995140 Larry Washington vs. North Alabama 1976138 Roland Ogletree vs. Wingate 2000137 Roland Ogletree vs. Southeast Missouri 2000137 Larry Shanks vs. Jacksonville State 1967136 Nate Moore vs. Parsons 1969134 Larry Shanks vs.Southeast Missouri 1967131 Josh Chapman at Murray State 2006131 Larry Shanks vs. North Alabama 1967131 Ron Smalls vs. Murray State 1976129 Darriel Ruffin vs. Austin Peay 1997129 Brandyn Young at Tennessee State 2009128 Nikki Jackson vs. Bethel 1995128 Ron Schomaker vs. North Alabama 1970127 Don Chapman at Eastern Illinois 2005127 Michael Gipson vs. Jacksonville State 1977126 Nate Holmes vs. Delta State 1971126 Tim Beattie vs. Eastern Illinois 1999125 Scottie Mitchell vs. Austin Peay 1990125 Miguel Barnes vs. Murray State 2009125 Larry Shanks vs. Austin Peay 1966120 Josh Chapman vs. Tennessee Tech 2005118 Ron Schomaker vs. Livingston 1970117 Miguel Barnes vs. Jacksonville State 2008116 Don Chapman vs. Southeast Missouri 2007116 Don Chapman at Gardner-Webb 2005116 John Burch vs. Murray State 1988116 Scottie Mitchell vs. Austin Peay 1989116 Adam Joyner vs. Southeast Missouri 1996116 Kendrick Edwards at Tennessee State 2001115 Miguel Barnes vs. Iowa Wesylan 2009115 Larry Shanks vs. Bradley 1966113 Don Chapman vs. Samford 2007113 Nikki Jackson vs. Morehead State 1995

113 Jim Wiggins vs. Bradley 1966112 John Burch vs. Delta State 1986112 George Dominguez vs. North Alabama 1972111 Don Chapman vs. Missouri State 2007111 Daryl Bourne vs. Concordia 2008110 Jermi Hampton vs. Lambuth 2000110 Robert Hines vs. Lambuth 2000110 Larry Shanks vs. Delta State 1967110 Stanley Ladd vs. Murray State 1982109 Brandyn Young at Tennessee Tech 2008109 Brady Wahlberg at Eastern Kentucky 2003109 William Parson vs. Murray State 1993108 Miguel Barnes vs. Austin Peay 2009108 Bart Dilday vs. Delta State 1979108 Darron Turner vs. Livingston 1990108 Don Chapman at Southern Illinois 2006108 Larry Washington vs. Nicholls State 1976107 Don Chapman vs. Southeast Missouri 2005106 Mike Ray vs. Austin Peay 1982106 Larry Washington vs. Jacksonville State 1976105 Miguel Barnes at Memphis 2009105 Miguel Barnes vs. Southeast Missouri 2009104 Don Chapman at Central Arkansas 2007104 Don Chapman at Murray State 2004104 Roland Ogletree vs. Samford 2000104 Darriel Ruffin vs. Tennessee State 1997104 Nate Holmes vs. Delta State 1970104 Larry Shanks vs. Murray State 1966103 Don Chapman at Tennessee State 2007103 Larry Shanks vs. Arkansas College 1967103 Rashad Howse vs. Eastern Kentucky 1998102 Brady Wahlberg vs. Tennessee Tech 2003102 Scottie Mitchell vs. Southeast Missouri 1991102 Daryl Bourne vs. Baker 2008100 Brady Wahlberg at Jacksonville State 2005

Most 100-Yard+ Rushing Games(107 Total)

Player TotalDon Chapman 24Larry Shanks 8Miguel Barnes 6John Burch 5Washington 5Ruffin 4Holmes 3Joyner 3Mitchell 3Ogletree 3Wahlberg 3Wiggins 3Young 4Bourne 2Josh Chapman 2Dawson 2Hampton 2Jackson 2Moore 2Parson 2Schomaker 2Beattie 1DeVeaux 1Dilday 1

Dominguez 1Edwards 1Fason 1Fowler 1Gipson 1Hayes 1Hines 1Howse 1Johnson 1Ladd 1McDermott 1Ray 1Smalls 1Turner 1

Most 100-Yard Rush Games Opponents(107 Total)

Team Number Last TimeMurray State 16 2009Austin Peay 11 2009Southeast Missouri 9 2009Jacksonville State 7 2008Tennessee State 6 2009Delta State 6 1986Eastern Illinois 5 2008North Alabama 5 1976

Tennessee Tech 4 2008Eastern Kentucky 3 2006Lambuth 3 2000Livingston 3 1979Samford 3 2007Bethel 2 1995Bradley 2 1966Central Arkansas 2 2007Gardner-Webb 2 2006Middle Tennessee 2 1997Missouri State 2 2007West Georgia 2 1987Iowa Wesleyan 1 2009Memphis 1 2009Arkansas College 1 1967Baker 1 2008Concordia 1 2008McNeese State 1 1969Morehead State 1 1995Nicholls State 1 1976Parsons 1 1969Southern Illinois 1 2006Troy State 1 1988Wingate 1 2000


3333 0000 0000 ---- YYYY AAAA RRRR DDDD PPPP AAAA SSSS SSSS IIII NNNN GGGG GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE SSSSYards Player vs. Opponent Year438 Jeff McCrone vs. Tennessee State 1995419 Cade Thompson vs.Eastern Kentucky 2008384 Leonard Williams vs. Murray State 1991381 Leonard Williams vs. Jacksonville State 1990381 Leonard Williams vs. Troy State 1990380 Leonard Williams vs. Morehead State 1991378 Cade Thompson at Eastern Kentucky 2009375 Jeff McCrone vs. Tennessee Tech 1995369 Brady Wahlberg at Jacksonville State 2003359 Leon Reed vs. Mississippi College 1987353 Trey Sikes vs. Jacksonville State 1986350 Trey Sikes vs. Livingston 1986347 Leon Reed vs. Livingston 1987346 John Repella vs. Middle Tennessee 1998345 Rick Wilson vs. Austin Peay 1996343 Leon Reed vs. Troy State 1988336 Jeff McCrone vs. Eastern Kentucky 1995334 Cade Thompson vs. Austin Peay 2009331 Rickey Armstrong vs. Samford 1992329 Leon Reed vs. Jacksonville State 1988

324 Trey Sikes vs. Troy State 1986316 Cade Thompson vs. Baker 2008309 Tommy Overton vs. Livingston 1981309 Leon Reed vs. Mississippi College 1988307 Rick Wilson vs. Samford 1996302 Jeff McCrone vs. Southern Illinois 1996

Most 300+ Yard Passing Games (26 Total)

Player NumberReed 5Jeff McCrone 4Williams 4Cade Thompson (2007-09) 4Sikes 3Wilson 2Armstrong 1Overton 1Repella 1Brady Wahlberg 1

Most 300+ Yard Passing Opponents(26Total)

Team Number Last TimeJacksonville State 4 2003Livingston 3 1987Troy State 3 1990Eastern Kentucky 3 2009Mississippi College 2 1988Samford 2 1996Austin Peay 2 2009Baker 1 2008Middle Tennessee 1 1998Morehead State 1 1991Murray State 1 1991Southern Illinois 1 1996Tennessee State 1 1995Tennessee Tech 1 1995

SSSS EEEE AAAA SSSS OOOO NNNN OOOO PPPP EEEE NNNN EEEE RRRR SSSSYear W/L Opponent Score1925 L @Union 20-01926 T Tupelo Military Institute 0-01927 W Sunflower JC 39-01928 L @W. Tenn. State Teachers 60-01929 W Caruthersville JC 7-01930 W Sunflower JC 31-21931 L Bethel (Ky.) 7-21932 L @Middle Tenn. Teachers 18-71934 W Burritt College 32-01935 W Arkansas College 21-01936 W Northwest Mississippi JC 56-61937 W Northwest Mississippi JC 19-01938 L @Tennessee Wesleyan 12-61939 W W. Tennessee State Frosh 13-71940 L SW Presbyterian Frosh 33-61941 L @Memphis Frosh 20-01946 L Bethel (Tenn.) 13-01947 W Southeast Missouri B 13-01948 L SE Missouri State Teachers 20-71949 L Itawamba JC 35-61950 L @Itawamba JC 39-21951 L Itawamba JC 33-61952 W @Itawamba JC 14-71953 L Itawamba JC 13-01954 W East Mississippi JC 7-01955 W @Columbia Military Institute 9-6

1956 L Baylor (@Chattanooga) 34-01957 W Marion Institute 32-61958 W Georgetown (Ky.) 33-71959 L Arkansas State Teachers 13-01960 W @Memphis Navy 35-01961 L Arkansas State Teachers 15-81962 W @Arkansas State Teachers 13-61963 W Harding (Ark.) 19-71964 W @Harding (Ark.) 28-01965 L Arkansas State Teachers 15-141966 L @Arkansas State Teachers 17-141967 W Murray State 16-91968 T @Murray State 7-71969 W @Austin Peay 7-61970 L @Middle Tennessee 28-71971 W Middle Tennessee 28-01972 L @Middle Tennessee 30-31973 L @Nicholls State 7-01974 L Nicholls State 16-141975 L @Nicholls State 23-01976 L @Southeast Louisiana 28-121977 W @Austin Peay 23-101978 L Austin Peay 21-141979 L @Austin Peay 34-71980 L @Arkansas State 29-91981 W Troy State 19-71982 W Fort Valley 14-6

1983 L @Arkansas State 31-01984 L @Austin Peay 13-101985 W Lane 12-61986 W Lane 57-111987 L @Murray State 34-61988 W @Murray State 32-241989 L Murray State 24-31990 W Lane 73-01991 L @Chattanooga 21-141992 W Delta State 24-01993 L Chattanooga 26-71994 W @Southern Illinois 35-261995 W Bethel (Tenn.) 97-71996 L @Southern Illinois 27-141997 L Western Kentucky 42-01998 L @Western Kentucky 49-71999 L Western Kentucky 34-102000 W Lambuth 32-212001 L Gardner-Webb 45-202002 W Southwest Baptist 19-182003 W Austin Peay 21-202004 L @Western Michigan 42-02005 W Central Arkansas 35-342006 L @Ohio 29-32007 L @Southern Miss 35-132008 L @South Florida 56-72009 W Iowa Wesleyan 56-0


Player No Yards Avg TD Long YearTommy Baker 7 - 1966Robbie Smith 5 - 1967Two Tied 5 1968Don Jones 8 62 1969Two Tied 4 1972Two Tied 4 1973Brian Arquist 3 9 1974Gary Guthrie 4 4 1975Clay Blalack 8 269 1976Jimmy Randolph 4 154 1977Charlie Williams 3 85 1978Three Tied 2 1979Two Tied 2 1980Barry Joyce 4 30 1981Jerry Reese 7 75 1982Three Tied 2 1983Two Tied 2 1984Five Tied 1 1985Two Tied 5 1986Greg Watkins 4 1987Roland Delaney 5 28 1988Roland Delaney 4 8 1989Charles Wilson 5 74 1990Two Tied 3 1991Todd Shanks 3 11 3.7 0 11 1992Two Tied 4 1993James Brown 4 21 5.3 0 1994Two Tied 4 1995Chris Jones 2 1996Corey Cobb 4 1997Two Tied 2 1998Three Tied 1 1999Trent Findley 4 46 2000Perez Boyd 3 76 2001Perez Boyd 5 79 2002Chad McMahan 5 24 2003Jason Coleman 4 73 2004Rayvon Simms 4 42 2005Kevin Rondo 3 2 2006Jessie Burton 3 37 2007Dontrell Miller 4 68 2008Markei Guy 3 2009

Annual Interception Leaders

Jerry Reese Markei GuyPerez Boyd

AAAA LLLL LLLL ---- TTTT IIII MMMM EEEE CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH IIII NNNN GGGG RRRR EEEE CCCC OOOO RRRR DDDD SSSSYears Coach (Alma Mater) Yrs/UTM W L T Pct.

1925-33 H.K. Grantham 8 27 34 9 .386

1934-36 W.E. Derryberry (Tennessee) 3 22 3 1 .846

1937-38 Nick G. Denes 2 6 9 1 .375

1939-41 Paul Hug 3 11 24 1 .306

1942-46 No Team (War Years)

1947, 49-56 James C. Henson (Mississippi State) 8 24 48 3 .320

1957-74 Bob Carroll (Wyoming) 18 85 82 4 .497

1975-77 George MacIntyre (Miami) 3 18 14 0 .563

1978-79 Vester Newcomb (Miami) 2 7 13 0 .350

1980-81 Lynn Amadee (LSU) 2 8 14 0 .364

1982-85 Fred Pickard (Florida State) 4 12 31 1 .283

1986-96 Don McLeary (Tennessee) 10 50 73 0 .407

1997-99 Jim Marshall (UT Martin) 3 2 31 0 .061

2000-02 Sam McCorkle (West Alabama) 3 2 25 0 .080

2002 Johnny Jernigan (Stephen F. Austin)* (Interim) 0 4 0 .000

2003-05 Matt Griffin (New Hampshire) 3 10 24 0 .294

2006-present Jason Simpson (Southern Miss) 4 26 20 0 .565

All-Time UT Martin Coaching Records

H.K. Grantham

James C. Henson

Lynn Amadee

Sam McCorkle

W.E. Derryberry Nick G. Denes Paul Hug

Bob Carroll George MacIntyre Vester Newcomb

Johnny Jernigan Matt Griffin Jason Simpson

Jim MarshallDon McLearyFred Pickard


AAAA LLLL LLLL ---- TTTT IIII MMMM EEEE UUUU TTTT MMMM AAAA RRRR TTTT IIII NNNN CCCC OOOO AAAA CCCC HHHH IIII NNNN GGGG SSSS TTTT AAAA FFFF FFFF SSSS1961Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line CoachRoss Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Coach

1962Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End

1963Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Ted Sines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Coach

1964Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End

1965Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineJack Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BackfieldChris Holbrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Coach

1966Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Line Jack Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Backfield CoachBobby Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Coach

1967

1968Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Line Jack Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Backfield

1969Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineRoss Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Line Jack Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Backfield Vernon Prather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Backfield Bud Reiselt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Freshman CoachTommy Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshman Backfield Coach

1970Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Line Jack Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BackfieldVernon Prather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Backfield Bud Reiselt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Freshman CoachLloyd Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Freshman Coach

1974Bob Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachGrover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line Ross Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Line Jack Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QBs, Receiver Vernon Prather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Backfield

1975George MacIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachRon McCrone . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryVester Newcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersBilly Ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineJim Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksDavid Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks, Receivers

1976George MacIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachRon McCrone . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryVester Newcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersBilly Ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineDon Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksDavid Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks, Receivers

1977George MacIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachRon McCrone . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryVester Newcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive CoordinatorFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersBilly Ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineDon Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ReceiversMonty Crook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Line

1978Vester Newcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, LinebackersJim Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLDon Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ReceiversCharlie Newlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryGary Guthrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksRandy Latta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineBill Staehs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QuarterbacksClay Blalack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Ends

1979Vester Newcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksDon Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QuarterbacksCharlie Newlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryJim Taubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineTerry Giltner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebackers

1980Lynn Amedee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive BacksJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineCharlie Newlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryJim Taubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineTerry Giltner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebackers

1981Lynn Amedee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachFred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive CoordinatorDonny Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive CoordinatorJimGraves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineJim Taubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineMickey Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secondary

1982Fred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLJim Hardegree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineMickey Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, DLBill Staehs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks

1983Fred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLJim Hardegree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersMickey Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, DLBill Staehs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks

1984Fred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLJim Hardegree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersMickey Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, DLBill Staehs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks

1985Fred Pickard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive CoordinatorJim Hardegree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersMickey Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BacksBill Staehs . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks, Recruiting Coordinator

1986Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLarry Shanks . . . . . Defensive Coordinator and LinebackersTodd Berry . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, Offensive BacksJeremiah Davis . . . . . . . . Secondary, Recruiting CoordinatorDenver Johnson . . . . Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Line

1987Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLarry Shanks . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, Defensive LineTodd Berry . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBs, ReceiversJeremiah Davis . . . . . . . Linebackers, Recruiting CoordinatorDenver Johnson . . . . Assistant Head Coach, Offensive LineJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BacksBruce Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Backs

1988Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachTodd Berry . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OL, QBs, WRsDenver Johnson . . . . Assistant Head Coach, Offensive LineLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, DLJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BacksBruce Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Backs

1989Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, DC, DLBruce Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineVincent White . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, ReceiversJim Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebackers

1990Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, DC, LBsJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BacksJim Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersMorgan Hout . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, ReceiversTodd Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant, Recruiting Coordinator

1991Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, DC, LBsJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondayJim Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebackers


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1992Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLarry Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, DC, LBsJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryMorgan Hout . . . . . . . . . . Passing Game Coord., ReceiversTodd Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run Game Coord., OLGrady Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . PT Coach, Recruiting Coordinator

1993Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, ReceiversDrew Fabianich . . . . . . . . . . Co-Defensive Coordinator, LBsMike MacIntyre . . . . . Co-Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryTodd Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run Game Coord., OLGrady Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineJim Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PT CoachJackie Shipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restricted Earnings Coach

1994Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJerry Reese . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, ReceiversDrew Fabianich . . . . . . . . . . Co-Defensive Coordinator, LBsMike MacIntyre . . . . . Co-Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryTodd Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run Game Coord., OLGrady Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineMatt MacIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksKacy Rodgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive EndsCharles Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Assistant

1995Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachDrew Fabianich . . . . . Co-Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryTodd Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineKacy Rodgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive EndsCharlie Stubbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBsCharles Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restricted Earnings Coach

1996Don McLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachMike MacIntyre . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryRod Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive CoordinatorTodd Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineKacy Rodgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive EndsScott Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive TacklesJody Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersMark Leposky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide ReceiversBrian Spano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebackers

1997Jim Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJim Abbate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecondaryMike Beagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, LBsJeff Brookshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineMatt Griffin . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBs, ReceiversKacy Rodgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineDave Walkosky . . . . . . . . . . Special Teams, Running Backs

1998Jim Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJeff Brookshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineMatt Griffin . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBs, ReceiversDave Walkosky . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, SecondaryChris Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineLarry Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksPaul Randolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebackers

1999Jim Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachKurt Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line CoachDamon Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersJeff Brookshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineAllan Cox . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBs, ReceiversPete Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, Secondary

2000Sam McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJeff Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, DC, LBsKurt Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineGerald Broussard . . Offensive Line, Strength & ConditioningBrian Manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksSammy McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BacksBlaine McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide Receivers

2001Sam McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachButch Caldwell . Assist. Head Coach, Recruiting Coord., LBsSammy McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, LBsBrian Maner . . . . . . Running Backs, Strength & ConditioningBlaine McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineWyatt Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide ReceiversJohnny Jernigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line

2002Sam McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachBrad Franchione . . . . . . . . . . . . LBs, Recruiting CoordinatorLee Hollifield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide Receivers*Johnny Jernigan . . Defensive Line, Strength & ConditioningBlaine McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineSammy McCorkle . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, DBsCedric Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Backs*Johnny Jernigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim Head Coach

2003Matt Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachMickey Fein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive CoordinatorAndy Rondeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, LBsJohnny Jernigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineBrian Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide ReceiversMike Zapolnik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineDeLane Fitzgerald . . . . . Recruiting Coord., Receivers, RBsJason Seaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive BacksDwayne Wilmot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Assistant

2004Matt Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachKevin Cahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide ReceiversMickey Fein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBsDeLane Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . . . . Special Teams Coord., RBsMichael Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineJohnny Jernigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineMark Lister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive CoordinatorDewayne Wilmot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coord., LBsMatt Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerbacks

2005Matt Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachKevin Cahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide ReceiversMickey Fein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, QBsMichael Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineJohnny Jernigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineMark Lister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Coordinator, LBsDwayne Wilmot . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coordinator, SafetiesMatt Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CornerbacksBrandon Lacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksWilliam Hawkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Assistant

2006Jason Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachChris Boone . . . Assist. Head Coach, Defensive Coord., LBsChris Achuff . . . . . . Defensive Line, Strength & ConditioningShepherd Campell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CornerbacksKent Laster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coordinator, WRsMarcus Satterfield . . . . . . . Passing Game Coordinator, RBsFerrell Trimm . . . . . . . . . Special Teams Coordinator, SafetiesGeep Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive LineWill Harriger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight EndsTony Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach

2007Jason Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachChris Boone . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, Def. Coord., LBsChris Achuff . . . . . . Defensive Line, Strength & ConditioningShepherd Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CornerbacksMarcus Satterfield . . . . . . . Passing Game Coordinator, QBsFerrell Trimm . . . . . . . . Special Teams Coordinator, SafetiesGeep Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run Game Coordinator, OLJay Graham . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coordinator, Receivers

2008Jason Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachAdam Beauchamp. . . . . . DL, Strength & Conditioning Coord.Anthony Blevins . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coordinator, CBsChris Boone . . Assistant Head Coach, Def. Coord., SafetiesGerad Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running BacksCesar Rivas-Sandoval . . . . Special Teams Coordinator, LBsMarcus Satterfield . . . Assoc. HC, Pass Game Coord., QBs, WRsGeep Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run Game Coordinator, OL

2009Jason Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachChris Boone . . . . . . Assistant Head Coach, Def. CoordinatorGeep Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator, OLAdam Beauchamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assoc. Head Coach, RBsGerad Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide ReceiversJimmy Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive LineWill Harriger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinebackersCarter Barfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QuarterbacksBrandon Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CornerbacksAlex Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strength and ConditioningKevin Bannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive GARay Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive GA

FORMER ASSISTANTCOACHES MOVE UP

Five former UT Martin assistant head coacheswere named head coaches after the 2009 season.Among the five were Charlie Stubbs, Cesar Rivas-Sandoval, Todd Berry, Larry Porter and MikeMacIntyre.

Stubbs was named the head coach at NichollsState; Rivas-Sandoval was named the interim suc-cessor at Fort Lewis College; Berry, was named the14th head football coach at Louisiana-Monroe (ULM);Porter, who played at Memphis from 1990-93 andserved as a UT Martin assistant on the same staffwith former head coach Matt Griffin, was named the22nd head football coach at the University ofMemphis; and MacIntyre, the 2009 American FootballCoaches Association Football Bowl SubdivisionAssistant Coach of the Year and former DukeUniversity defensive coordinator was named thehead coach at San Jose State University.


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MARTIN, Tenn. - Head football coach JasonSimpson is not one to stew over things, especiallythe disappointing 2009 season where hisSkyhawks posted a 5-6 overall record and a 4-4Ohio Valley Conference worksheet. Howeverthere is not a day that has gone by since the sea-son finale against Austin Peay where Simpsonreflects on the year.

A play here, a penalty there, an over abun-dance of penalties, an interception, five turnovers,miscues in the red zone, injuries, a bad call. Pickthe excuse and chances are the Skyhawks proba-bly used it during the campaign. Regardless, itwas the absence of two All-Americans because ofan off-field incident that set the tempo for theyear.

"I don't think we were able to overcome it,"Simpson said. "We had to ask players to do somethings that possibly they were not able to do."

The season opened with a convincing 56-0shutout over visiting Iowa Wesleyan at Hardy M.Graham Stadium. The Skyhawks piled up 555yards of total offense while senior Miguel Barnesscored three rushing touchdowns and rushed for115 yards in the game. The defense limited IowaWesleyan to 18 passing yards and 74 yards oftotal offense. The shutout was the third in fouryears for the Skyhawks.

Senior wide receiver Mike Hicks suffered thefirst major injury of the season for the Skyhawksagainst host Missouri State. Hicks did not have acatch in the game and the Skyhawks runninggame staggered with 127 total yards.

The Skyhawks were ready for instate rivalMemphis in Week 3, and they didn't waste anytime showing their hand with an onside kick toopen the game. Linebacker Sione Fale'ofa suf-fered a season-ending injury and 18 penalties for157 yards destroyed everything else for theSkyhawks.

After back-to-back road games, the Skyhawksenjoyed playing Southeast Missouri State athome. Barnes rushed for two touchdowns andeclipsed the 100-yard mark for the third time infour weeks. The Skyhawks held off theRedhawks, 29-22, to even their record at 2-2 andopen the OVC slate 1-0.

The Skyhawks made the long trek toJacksonville, Ala. for Week 5 against nationallyranked Jacksonville State. The Skyhawk offensewas limited to 224 yards and 109 rushing yards.Jax State quarterback Ryan Perrilloux completed14-of-16 passes for 205 yards and four touch-downs to lead the Gamecocks to a convincing 52-

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Penalties proved costly during Homecoming asthe Skyhawks hosted Tennessee Tech in Week 6.The Skyhawks were flagged 10 times for 164yards and suffered a 35-28 loss. Barnes and sen-ior Brandyn Young rushed for 99 and 98 yardsrespectively. Hicks caught nine passes for 64yards while Thompson completed 26-of-37 pass-es with two interceptions for 286 yards.

"This is the game that got away from us,"Simpson said.

Another long road trip, this time north toRichmond, Ky. was devastating for the Skyhawks.Despite four interceptions and a fumble, UTMartin suffered a 31-25 loss to the host Colonels,who were ranked No. 23 in the nation, in whatwas Simpson's first trip to Richmond. On the posi-tive side, Cade Thompson completed 30-of-44passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns.

"I thought we matched up extremely well withEKU," Simpson said.

The Skyhawks righted the ship in Week 8against visiting Murray State. Thompson complet-ed 13-of-20 passes for 254 yards and two touch-downs. Barnes and Young eached rushed formore than a 100 yards and scored touchdowns.

The Skyhawk defense shut down the Racers'offense, holding the arch-rival to 156 yards.

The Skyhawks rallied for back-to-back wins forthe first time in Week 9 with a 28-7 victory overhost Tennessee State at LP Field in Nashville.Barnes rushed 32 times for 129 yards and a pairof touchdowns. The Skyhawk defense, led by line-backer Josh Bey with seven solo tackles, forced

the Tigers to run the ball by limiting the passinggame to 115 yards.

The two-game winning streak was stalled atEastern Illinois as the host Panthers shut downthe Skyhawks offensively. On the ground, theSkyhawks rushed for 127 yards on 31 carries.Thompson struggled in the passing department,only completing 13-of 24 passing attempts for 140yards.

In the season finale at the friendly confines ofHardy Graham Stadium, the Skyhawks soaredwith 554 yards of offense. Thompson completed20-of-37 passes for 378 yards and four touch-downs. Hicks ended his career as a Skyhawk withsix catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns,while Barnes rushed for 108 yards and two touch-downs.

Barnes finished the year with 843 rushing yardsand 12 touchdowns. He turned in five 100-yardrushing games. Thompson silently etched hisname in the school's record book by completing207-of-339 passes for 2,546 yards and 16 touch-downs.

"I think we put too much pressure on Cade,"Simpson said. "I think he (Thompson) felt some ofit when he didn't have healthy receivers. We hadto scheme so much stuff because we were nolonger able to run by people."

Final 2009 Standings

Teams OVC OverallW L PCT. PF PA W L PCT. PF PA

*Eastern Illinois 6 2 .750 210 149 8 4 .667 282 255Tennessee Tech 5 3 .625 209 189 6 5 .545 267 286 Eastern Kentucky 5 3 .625 190 160 5 6 .455 222 240 UT Martin 4 4 .500 216 258 5 6 .455 300 323 Tennessee State 3 4 .429 111 125 4 7 .364 161 208 Austin Peay 3 5 .375 180 219 4 7 .364 242 318 Murray State 2 6 .250 117 235 3 8 .273 200 345 Southeast Missouri 1 7 .125 141 184 2 9 .182 240 299 #Jacksonville State 6 1 .857 254 109 8 3 .727 385 188

*OVC Champion and FCS Playoff participant#Due to NCAA APR penalties, Jax State was ineligible for NCAA postseason and OVC championship


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The University of Tennessee at Martin opened its 2009 football season witha convincing 56-0 victory over visiting Iowa Wesleyan at Hardy M. GrahamStadium.

While the Skyhawks staggered offensively early, the defense was stiflingfrom beginning to end. Iowa Wesleyan managed just 74 yards of total offenseand three first downs. The Skyhawks recorded 11 tackles for a loss of yardageand two sacks.

The shutout was the third in 16 years for the Skyhawks. All three shutoutshave been in the last four years under the direction of head coach JasonSimpson and defensive coordinator Chris Boone.

Junior Josh Bey led the Skyhawks defense with eight total tackles, 1.5 sacksand two tackles for a loss. Iowa Wesleyan picked up most of its offensiveyardage on two fake punts in the first half. Josh Feliciano picked up 15 yardson the first fake, while Zach Ray gained 19 yards on the second fake.

Despite the stellar defense and the explosive offensive outburst, Simpsonwas not pleased with his team's effort. The Skyhawks turned the ball overthree times, two fumbles and an interception. The Skyhawks also struggled onoffense in the first quarter.

Senior tailback Miguel Barnes led the Skyhawks offense with three touch-downs and 115 yards on 12 carries.

Seniors Mike Hicks and quarterback Cade Thompson turned in big numbersin their 2009 debut. Hicks caught five passes for 108 yards and a 65-yardtouchdown. Thompson was 21-of-34 with an interception for 273 yards andthree touchdowns.

Redshirt-freshman Jason McNair, the nephew of the late Steve McNair,made his UT Martin debut with two fourth-quarter touchdowns and 14 carriesfor 83 yards of rushing.

A PAIR OF TOUCHDOWNS -- Redshirt freshman Jason McNair scored two touch-downs and rushed for 83 yards on 14 carries to lead the Skyhawks to a season open-ing victory against Iowa Wesleyan.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FIowa Wesleyan College 0 0 0 0 -- 0UT Martin 7 14 21 14 -- 56

UTM - Shiver 13-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 2:28 1st quarter UTM - Ken Jones 20-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 6:12 2nd quarterUTM - Barnes 5-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 2:46 2nd quarterUTM - Hicks 65-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 11:41 3rd quarter UTM - Barnes 1-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 5:24 3rd quarterUTM - Barnes 21-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 0:48 3rd quarter UTM - Jason McNair 5-yard run (Parkhouse kick) ... 9:41 4th quarterUTM - Jason McNair 17-yard run (Parkhouse kick) ... 3:14 4th quarter

Team Statistics IWC UTMFirst Downs 3 28Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 31/56 37/245Passing C/A/I 18/9/1 37/24/1Net Passing Yards 18 310Offensive Plays 49 74Total Offense 74 555Fumbles/Lost 1/0 3/2Penalties/Yards 3/23 6/58Punts/Avg. 11-34.7 2-39.5Third-Down Conversions 0-of-14 9-of-13Time of Possession 28:47 29:24

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)Iowa Wesleyan - Maybin 15-23-0, Ray 3-21-0, Feliciano 1-15-0 UT Martin - Barnes 12-115-3, McNair 14-83-2, Perry 4-21-0, Young 4-18-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)Iowa Wesleyan - Tolliver 8-15-1-19-0UT Martin - Thompson 23-34-1-273-3

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)Iowa Wesleyan - Moore 3-0-0, Fields 2-7-0, Ray 2-2-0, Farmer 1-7-0UT Martin - Hicks 5-108-1. Shiver 3-35-1, Williams 3-28-0, Jones 3-27-1

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 8, Dunavant 4, B. Cox 4,T. Cox.4

Did You KnowThe 56-0 win over Iowa Wesleyan was the third shutout in four years for theSkyhawks.

Redshirt freshman Jason McNair is the nephew of the late Steve McNair.


2222 0000 0000 9999 GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE RRRR EEEE VVVV IIII EEEE WWWW SSSSMissouri State 24, UT Martin 14 // 9.12.09

The University of Tennessee at Martin football team suffered a 24-14 loss tohost Missouri State at Plaster Sports Complex.

The Skyhawks managed 322 yards of total offense, but struggle throughoutthe game. The Skyhawks also suffered key injuries to three offensive weapons- Mike Hicks, Brandyn Young and Jason McNair.

Added to those injuries, the Skyhawks missed two field goals, failed to takean advantage of an early Missouri State turnover, and turned the ball overtwice.

Missouri State scored 10 unanswered points in the first quarter, but theSkyhawks fought back in the second quarter when Young scored a 5-yardtouchdown to cap off an 11-play drive that covered 72 yards and took 4:32 offthe clock. The Skyhawks had two big plays in the drive, a 20-yard run by sen-ior Miguel Barnes and a 12-yard completion to Hicks from Cade Thompson.

Hicks had one other catch in the game for 10 yards and did not play in thesecond half because of a leg injury. Thompson complete 21-of-34 passes withan interception for 195 yards. Newcomer Eunique Williams caught five pass-es for 53 yards, while sophomore Stephen Shiver led the team in receivingwith five catches for 57 yards.

Missouri State scored twice in the third quarter and jumped out to a 24-7lead. UT Martin answered with 14 seconds in the quarter. True freshman TevinBarksdale scored on a 1-yard run, his first career touchdown as a Skyhawk.Barksdale had three carries for 6 yards and the TD. Barnes led the Skyhawks'rushing attack with 19 carries for 85 yards.

The Skyhawks missed a 38 yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, butwere able to complete 7-of-9 passes for 76 yards.

The Skyhawks are 0-6 against Missouri State since 1996. LONE OFFENSIVE WEAPON - Quarterback Cade Thompson completed 22 of 35passes for 196 yards against Missouri State. The Skyhawks managed 127 rushingyards. Head coach Jason Simpson is 0-2 against Missouri State.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FUT Martin 0 7 7 0 -- 14Missouri State 10 7 7 0 -- 24

MSU - Matt Hottelman 23 yard field goal ... 6:44 1st quarter MSU - Jonathan Davis 2 yard run (Hottelman kick) ... 00:56 1st quarterUTM - Brandyn Young 5 yard run (Tom Hansen kick) ... 11:15 2nd quarterMSU - Cody Kirby 11 yard run (Hottelman kick) ... 9:20 2nd quarterMSU - Mike Cooper-Falls 9 yard run (Hottelman) ... 5:15 3rd quarter UTM - Tevin Barksdale 1 yard run (Hansen kick) ... 00:14 3rd quarter

Team Statistics UTM MSUFirst Downs 21 15Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 37/127 45/185Passing C/A/I 35/22/1 16/9/1Net Passing Yards 196 103Offensive Plays 72 61Total Offense 323 288Fumbles/Lost 1/0 2/2Penalties/Yards 6/68 7/53Punts/Avg. 2/31.0 2/40.5Third-Down Conversions 5-of-14 8-of-13Time of Possession 30:42 29:18

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Barnes 18-83-0, Young 13-45-1, Barksdale 3-6-1Missouri State - Warren 12-54-0, Davis 10-42-1, Cooper-Falls 8-38-1

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Thompson 22-35-1-196-0 Missouri State - Kirby 9-16-1-103-0

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Williams 5-53-0, Shiver 4-57-0, Chamberlain 3-27-0, Anoka 3-23-0,Milligan 3-13-0, Hicks 2-22-0Missouri State - Williams 3-38-0, Harbor 3-30-0, Dotson 2-6-0

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 7, Utley 5, Morgan 5

Did You KnowPreseason All-OVC wide receiver Mike Hicks had two catches in this game anddid not play in the second half because of a leg injury.

Newcomer Eunique Williams caught five passes for 53 yards in the game.


2222 0000 0000 9999 GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE RRRR EEEE VVVV IIII EEEE WWWW SSSSMemphis 41, UT Martin 14 // 9.19.09

MARTIN, Tenn. - It took The University of Tennessee at Martin football teama little more than two quarters and more than a dozen penalties to settle downagainst host Memphis at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

The Skyhawks scored two third-quarter touchdowns and senior MiguelBarnes rushed for more than 100 yards while Junior Eunique (Unique)Williams caught four passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. However, thethird quarter effort was overshadowed by a disappointing first half where theSkyhawks committed 13 penalties for 108 yards. Memphis took advantageand claimed a 41-14 victory over the upset-minded Skyhawks.

The Skyhawks committed 18 penalties in the game for a total of 157 yards.The Skyhawks opened the second half moving the ball effectively against

Memphis. However, the first drive was stalled on second-and-four on theSkyhawks own 41 yard line when senior quarterback Cade Thompson fum-bled.

Memphis scored three plays later and led 31-0.The Skyhawks answered with back-to-back touchdowns. Thompson hooked

up with Williams for a 44 yard TD completion. The Skyhawks scored on theirnext possession when Barnes scampered into the end zone from 17 yards out.The former Memphis running back had 19 carries for 105 yards on the day. Itwas the second time this season that Barnes has rushed for more than 100yards.

The Skyhawks played without preseason All-OVC wide receiver Mike Hicksand preseason All-OVC running back Brandyn Young. Both missed the gamebecause of injuries.

BIG PLAY FOR FROSH -- Freshman linebacker Nathan Rottero picked off Memphisquarterback Tyler Bass in the second half to set up one of the Skyhawks’ two scores.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FUT Martin 0 0 14 0 -- 14Memphis 0 24 14 3 -- 41

MEM - Singleton 19- yard pass from Bass (Reagan kick) ... 12:52 2nd quarter MEM - Reagan 20 yard field goal ... 6:36 2nd quarterMEM - Bass 7-yard run (Reagan kick) ... 4:10 2nd quarterMEM - Calhoun 85 yard pass from Bass (Reagan kick) ... 1:38 2nd quarterMEM - Singleton 21-yard pass from Bass (Reagan kick) ... 11:29 3rd quarter UTM - Williams 44-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 10:13 3rd quarterUTM - Barnes 17-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 7:04 3rd quarterMEM - Joachim 8-yard pass from Bass (Reagan kick) ... 5:02 3rd quarterMEM - Reagan 33 yard field goal ... 4:35 4th quarter

Team Statistics UTM MEMFirst Downs 18 26Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 34/137 37/144Passing C/A/I 36/15/0 32/24/1Net Passing Yards 269 316Offensive Plays 70 69Total Offense 406 460Fumbles/Lost 2/1 4/2Penalties/Yards 18/157 5/71Punts/Avg. 6/37.8 3/35.3Third-Down Conversions 3-of-14 2-of-9Time of Possession 30:45 29:15

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Barnes 19-105-1, McNair 8-38-0, Barksdale 2-21-0Memphis - Bass 16-80-1, Pitts 10-50-0, Smith 8-22-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Thompson 11-29-0-209-1Memphis - Bass 22-28-1-293-4

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Anoka 5-46-0, Williams 4-117-1, Milligan 3-38-0, Shiver 2-34-0Memphis - Calhoun 9-174-1, Joachim 3-38-1, Singleton 2-40-2

TacklesUT Martin - T. Smith 8, Murray 7, Bey 7, Fale’ofa 5

Did You KnowThis was the seventh meeting between UT Martin and Memphis. The last timethe two teams played was in 1932 when Memphis claimed a 6-0 victory.

This is the second Conference-USA team that head coach Jason Simpson andthe Skyhawks have played since 2006. The Skyhawks also battled Southern Miss.


2222 0000 0000 9999 GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE RRRR EEEE VVVV IIII EEEE WWWW SSSSUT Martin 29, Southeast Missouri State 22 // 9.26.09

The University of Tennessee at Martin scored 21 points in the second quar-ter to hold off Southeast Missouri State, 29-22, at Hardy M. Graham Stadiumin the Skyhawks' Ohio Valley Conference opener.

Senior tailback Miguel Barnes rushed for 105 yards on 22 carries andscored two second-quarter touchdowns.

Despite being suspended for the first quarter for violating team rules, seniorwide receiver Dexter Anoka turned in a career-night with nine catches for 113yards and a touchdown.

Southeast Missouri State took the opening kickoff and marched 80 yards onseven plays to take a 6-0 lead with 11:34 to play in the game. QuarterbackMatt Scheible connected with Miles Edwards for a 15 yard touchdown comple-tion. Doug Spada missed the PAT.

SEMO's offense ran rampant in the first quarter piling up 151 yards of totaloffense, 117 yards on the ground and 34 yards in passing as Scheible com-pleted 5-of-7 attempts in the first quarter.

The Skyhawks answered back in the second quarter when Barnes scoredon a 7 yard run and Anoka caught a 52 yard pass from senior quarterbackCade Thompson for a touchdown. The Skyhawks led 14-6 and closed out thefirst half with Barnes' second TD, a 5 yard run.

In the third quarter, SEMO's running attack managed 80 yards, but theoffense was held to a 53-yard Spada field goal with 9:46 to play.

SEMO opened the fourth quarter with Mike Jones scoring on a 13-yard run.Spada's PAT was blocked and the Skyhawks led 21-15. With 4:18 to play inthe game, senior tailback Brandyn Young scored on a 1-yard run. Anokahauled in Thompson's pass for the two-point conversion and the Skyhawks led29-15. CAREER DAY -- Senior Dexter Anoka had a career day against the Redhawks with

nine catches for 113 yards.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FSEMO 6 0 3 13 -- 22UT Martin 0 21 0 8 -- 29

SEMO - Edwards 15-yard pass from Scheible (kick failed) ... 11:34 1st quarterUTM - Barnes 7-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 12:34 2nd quarter UTM - Anoka 52-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 9:14 2nd quarter UTM - Barnes 5-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 1:10 2nd quarterSEMO - Spada 53 yard field goal ... 9:46 3rd quarterSEMO - Jones 13-yard run (kick blocked) ... 13:55 4th quarter UTM - Young 1-yard run (Anoka pass from Thompson) ... 4:18 4th quarterSEMO - Scheible 1-yard run (Spada kick) ... 1:58 4th quarter

Team Statistics SEMO UTMFirst Downs 23 22Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 35/244 45/201Passing C/A/I 38/24/1 32/23/1Net Passing Yards 199 246Offensive Plays 73 77Total Offense 443 447Fumbles/Lost 1/1 1/1Penalties/Yards 14/170 12/121Punts/Avg. 5-39.8 6-40.3Third-Down Conversions 4-of-13 12-of-19Time of Possession 25:10 34:50

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)SEMO - Jones 15-101-1, Peoples 3-57-0, Scheible 9-49-1, Harris 6-37-0UT Martin - Barnes 22-105-2, Young 19-81-1, McNair 3-17-0.

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)SEMO - Scheible 24-38-1-199-1UT Martin - Thompson 23-32-1-246-1

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)SEMO - Edwards 7-76-1, Ahamefule 7-59-0, Stewart 5-24-0, Peoples 4-36-0UT Martin - Anoka 9-113-1, Kenny Jones 4-40-0, Chamberlain 2-13-0, McNair 1-30-0

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 10, Harper 9, Utley 8, Howard 7

Did You KnowHead coach Jasom Simpson and the Skyhawks are 4-0 against SoutheastMissouri State since 2006.

The win over Southeast Missouri State was the first Ohio Valley Conference vic-tory of the 2009 season for the Skyhawks and the second home win of the year.


2222 0000 0000 9999 GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE RRRR EEEE VVVV IIII EEEE WWWW SSSSNo. 20 Jacksonville State 52, UT Martin 7 //10.3.09

MARTIN, Tenn. - Jacksonville State quarterback Ryan Perrilloux showedThe University of Tennessee at Martin football team why he leads the nationin pass efficiency. The senior quarterback, who transferred from LSU last sea-son, completed 12-of-14 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns.

Jacksonville State was also efficient on defense as defensive back TJ Heathpicked off three passes and returned two for touchdowns in the first nine min-utes of the game. No. 20 Jacksonville State posted a 52-7 victory over theSkyhawks.

Jacksonville State opened a 14-0 lead when Heath returned a 26-yard inter-ception and a 55-yard interception for touchdowns in the first quarter. At thehalf, the host Gamecocks led 31-0. Calvin Middleton scored on a 43 yard runand Perrilloux hooked up on a 5-yard pass to Greg Smith.

With 27 seconds remaining in the half, Patrick Tatum added a 27 yard fieldgoal.

Jacksonville State opened the third quarter with a quick touchdown. Thistime Perrilloux hit James Wilkerson with the first of two 51-yard passes fortouchdowns.

UT Martin avoided the shuthout by marching down field on the ensuing pos-session. The Skyhawks enjoyed good field possession, setting up on the JaxState 45 yard line. Twelve plays later Young was in the end zone. He scoredvia a 1-yard run. Tom Hansen added the PAT and the Skyhawks trailed 38-7.

Jax State answered back when Perrilloux threw a 16 yard strike to JamesShaw for a TD. Tatum added the PAT and the Gamecocks led 45-7 2with 6:25to play in the third quarter. ON TARGET -- Jax State quarterback Ryan Perrilloux was on target against this

Skyhawks. Perrilloux completed 14-of-16 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns.UT Martin senior Markei Guy tries to break up this pass.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FUT Martin 0 0 7 0 -- 7Jax State 21 10 14 7 -- 52

JSU. - Heath 26-yard interception return (Tatum kick) ... 13:30 1st quarterJSU. - Heath 55 yard interception return (Tatum kick) ... 8:55 1st quarterJSU - Middleton 43-yard run (Tatum kick) ... 3:25 1st quarterJSU. - Smith 5-yard pass from Perrilloux (Tatum kick) ... 7:17 2nd quarterJSU. - Tatum 27 yard field goal ... :29 2nd quarterJSU - Wilkerson 51-yard pass from Perrilloux (Tatum kick) ... 14:44 3rd quarterUTM - Young 1-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 8:57 3rd quarterJSU - Shaw 16-yard pass from Perrilloux (Tatum kick) ... 6:25 3rd quarterJSU - Wilkerson 51-yard pass from Perrilloux (Tatum kick) ... 14:39 4th quarter

Team Statistics UTM Jax StateFirst Downs 12 21Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 39/109 37/201Passing C/A/I 29/17/3 22/19/0Net Passing Yards 115 244Offensive Plays 68 59Total Offense 224 445Fumbles/Lost 0/0 3/1Penalties/Yards 10/86 6/59Punts/Avg. 7-34.0 4-4.2Third-Down Conversions 4-of-17 4-of-10Time of Possession 34:33 25:27

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Young 15-53-1, Barnes 10-24-0, McNair 6-20-0, Barksdale 4-19-0JSU - Middleton 13-121-1, Young 13-56-0, Perrilloux 6-17-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Thompson 17-25-2-115-0, Carr - 0-4-1-0JSU - Perrilloux - 14-16-0-205-4, Ivory 5-6-039-0

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Barnes 4-12-0, Hicks 3-45-0, Kenny Jones 3-28-0, Buchanan 2-11-0JSU - Wilkerson 6-132-2, Shaw 4-37-1, Freeney 2-21-0, Smith 2-16-1

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 10, Acker 6, Howard 5

Did You KnowThe 45-point loss was the third-worst in the series history between UT Martin andJacksonville State, who met for the 31st time in today. The Gamecocks defeatedUT Martin 63-0 in 1989 in Jacksonville, and also won 59-12 in Martin in 2004.

Sophomore punter Joe Hook's 50-yard punt with 7:16 left in the first quarter tieda career-long.

Junior linebacker Josh Bey tallied 10 tackles today, marking the fifth double-digittackle game of his career and third in five games this season. Bey also had twotackles-for-loss, which is now the 14th time in the last 16 games he has contributedin a tackle-for-loss.


2222 0000 0000 9999 GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE RRRR EEEE VVVV IIII EEEE WWWW SSSSTennessee Tech 35, UT Martin 28 // 10.10.09

Senior Cade Thompson completed 26 of 37 passes for 286 yards and twotouchdowns against Tennessee Tech and became only the second quarter-back at The University of Tennessee at Martin to throw for more than 5,000yards in a career.

Senior tailback Miguel Barnes also set a school record in the homecominggame as he rushed 19 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns.

Despite the records, UT Martin suffered a 35-28 Ohio Valley Conferenceloss to visiting Tennessee Tech.

The Skyhawks jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter when theytook advantage of a Tennessee Tech miscue on the fumble. Barnes scored theTD on a 7 yard run. Tech answered on its next possession and the score wastied at 7-all at the end of the first quarter.

The Skyhawks took the lead early in the second quarter when Thompsonconnected with senior tailback Brandyn Young for a 47-yard touchdown. Onceagain Tech answered back. This time Tech scored on its next two possessions.

Tech led 21-14 at the end of the first half. The visitors took advantage of sixUT Martin penalties for 104 yards in the first half. The Skyhawks were penal-ized 12 times in the game for 164 yards.

Tech stretched its lead to two touchdowns, 28-14, when Dontey Gay scoredon a 10-yard run with 11:31 to play in the third quarter.

The Skyhawks marched 61 yards on eight plays for paydirt. Thompsonhooked up with senior wide receiver Mike Hicks for a 5-yard TD pass, and theSkyhawks trailed 28-21.

Tech opened the fourth quarter by taking an advantage of a Thompson inter-ception. Dustin Dillehay picked off Thompson and raced 41 yards for theGolden Eagles' final score of the game. With the TD, Tech led 35-21. SCORING A PAIR -- Senior tailback Miguel Barnes scored two touchdowns against

Tennessee Tech and rushed for 98 yards on 17 carries. The Skyhawks gained 197total yards via the running game.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FTennessee Tech 7 14 7 7 -- 35UT Martin 7 7 7 7 -- 28

UTM - Barnes 7-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 11:24 1st quarterTTU - Hogue 3-yard pass from Sweeney (Donegan kick) ... 7:20 1st quarterUTM - Young 47-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 13:19 2nd quarterTTU - Allen 48-yard pass from Sweeney (Donegan kick) ... 9:32 2nd quarterTTU - Wilkerson 2-yard run (Donegan kick) ...6:30 2nd quarterTTU - Gay 10-yard run (Donegan kick) ... 11:31 3rd quarterUTM - Hicks 5-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 5:27 3rd quarterTTU - Dillehay 41-yard interception return (Campbell kick) ... 8:11 4th quarterUTM - Barnes 2-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 1:30 4th quarter

Team Statistics TECH UTMFirst Downs 16 27Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 26/55 45/197Passing C/A/I 26/20/1 37/26/2Net Passing Yards 336 286Offensive Plays 52 82Total Offense 391 483Fumbles/Lost 1/1 0/0Penalties/Yards 10/80 12/164Punts/Avg. 4/32.8 2-39.53/35.7Third-Down Conversions 5-of-10 7-of-13Time of Possession 25:53 34:07

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)Tech - Dontey 15-58-1, Blair 3-6-0, Wilkerson 1-2-1, Barnes 1-1-0 UT Martin - Barnes 17-98-2, Young 23-87-0, Anoka 1-21-0, McNair 1-15-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)Tech - Sweeney 19-25-1-318-2, Lamb 1-1-0-18-0UT Martin - Thompson 26-37-2-286-2

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)Tech - Hudson 8-80-0, Benford 6-159-0, Garrett 2-32-0, Allen 1-48-0UT Martin - Hicks 9-64-1, Shiver 5-97-0, Anoka 5-29-0, Young 4-70-1

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 11, Morgan 9, Murray 6, Lawrence 5

Did You Know Cade Thompson passed for 286 yards and is the second quarterback in UTMartin history to surpass the 5,000 yard passing yard make. Thompson has nowpassed for 5,039 yards.

Tom Hansen has made 18 consecutive PATs this season. He was 4 for 4 againstTennessee Tech.

The Skyhawks suffered their second consecutive homecoming loss and fall totwo games below .500 for the first time since finishing the 2007 season at 4-7. UTMartin's all-time homecoming record is now 30-28.


2222 0000 0000 9999 GGGG AAAA MMMM EEEE RRRR EEEE VVVV IIII EEEE WWWW SSSSNo. 23 Eastern Kentucky 31, UT Martin 25 // 10.17.09

Turnovers, not penalties, were the problem at Hanger Field for TheUniversity of Tennessee at Martin football team against host Eastern Kentucky.

The final turnover, a dagger to the heart, came with 1:54 to play in the gamewhen Bryant Milligan fumbled the ball on a punt return. Eastern Kentucky'sPatrick McClellan recovered the fumble at the UT Martin 4 yard line and threeplays later EKU scored to lock up a 31-25 Ohio Valley Conference homecom-ing victory.

The Skyhawks committed five turnovers in the game, four interceptions andthe one fumble.

The Skyhawks entered the game as the third most penalized FCS team inthe nation, 64 penalties for 654 yards. Against EKU, the Skyhawks wereflagged six times for 25 yards.

As a consolation, UT Martin answered the miscue with a touchdown at thefinal horn. Senior quarterback Cade Thompson connected with wide receiverDexter Anoka for a 19-yard touchdown.

Thompson finished the game completing 30-of-44 passes for 334 yards andthree touchdown passes. Thompson's favorite target on the day was seniorMike Hicks who had six receptions for 71 yards. Milligan finished the day witha career-high five catches for 85 yards and a touchdown, a 29-yard comple-tion in the fourth quarter.

Eastern Kentucky led 24-19 with 3:47 to play in the game when the Skyhawkdefense forced the Colonels to punt from their own 29 yard line. EKU punterLogan O'Connor booted a 57 yard punt that Milligan touched and missedplayed.

On the positive side, UT Martin outscored EKU 19-10 in the fourth quarter.The Skyhawks were limited to 73 yards rushing on 35 carries. Senior BrandynYoung led the way with 20 carries for 64 yards.

WORK HORSE - Senior tailback Brandyn Young was a work horse against EasternKentucky with 20 carries. However, it was the Skyhawk passing game that enjoy suc-cess against the host Colonels.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FUT Martin 0 6 0 19 -- 25Eastern Kentucky 14 0 7 10 -- 31

EKU - Davis 12-yard pass from Pryor (O’Conner kick) ... 11:39 1st quarterEKU - Phelps 45-yard pass from Pryor (O’Conner kick) ... 0:41 1st quarterUTM - Kenny Jones 10-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick failed) ... 2nd quarterEKU - Banjoman 2-yard run (O’Connor kick) ... 10:20 3rd quarterUTM - Thompson 1-yard rin (Hansen kick) ... 9:50 4th quarterEKU - O’Connor 41 yard field goal ... 7:16 4th quarterUTM - Milligan 29-yard pass from Thompson (conversion failed) ... 3:47 4th quarterEKU - Walker 2-yard run (O’Connor kick) ... 1:18 4th quarterUTM - Anoka 14-yard pass from Thompson ... 0:00 4th quarter

Team Statistics UTM EKUFirst Downs 28 18Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 35/73 32/126Passing C/A/I 45/30/4 33/19/0Net Passing Yards 334 235Offensive Plays 80 65Total Offense 407 361Fumbles/Lost 3/1 1/1Penalties/Yards 6/25 5/56Punts/Avg. 3-37.0 5-40.8Third-Down Conversions 6-of-13 7-of-14Time of Possession 32:28 27:32

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Young 20-6-0, McNair 8-26-0, Barnes 3-8-0, Anoka 1-3-0EKU - Walker 14-84-1, Banjoman 8-35-1, Phelps 2-12-0, Pryor 8-(-5)-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Thompson 30-44-4-334-3EKU - Pryor 19-33-0-235-2

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Hicks 6-71-0, Milligan 5-85-1, Williams 5-67-0, Shiver 5-49-0EKU - Phelps 7-118-1, Watts 5-58-0, Davis 3-25-1, Turner 1-15-0

TacklesUT Martin - Lawrence 11, Bey 11, Harper 6, Jimmy Jones 6

Did You Know This was the 20th meeting between UT Martin and Eastern Kentucky. UT Martinhas lost all 20 meetings. The last three meetings have been decided by a total of11 points.

Eastern Kentucky took the opening kickoff and scored. The drive covered 61yards on eight plays and took 3:21 off the clock. This is the fifth time in sevengames the opponent has scored first.

UT Martin was not penalized in the first quarter. UT Martin entered the game with64 penalties for 654 yards the third most among FCS teams. UT Martin's firstpenalty came with 6:34 to play in the second quarter, a false start which was a lossof five yards. UT Martin was penalized six times for 25 yards.


UT Martin 38, Murray State 24 // 10.24.09

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Senior quarterback Cade Thompson completed 13-of-20 passes for 254yards and two touchdowns and he rushed for another TD to lead TheUniversity of Tennessee at Martin to a 38-24 victory over visiting Murray Stateat Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

The Skyhawks used the pass to set the early tempo in the game and tookadvantage of the run late in the game to seal the victory. Trailing 21-17 at thehalf, the Skyhawks scored two third quarter touchdowns to take a 31-24 lead.Stephen Shiver scored on a 19-yard pass from Thompson and senior MiguelBarnes scored on a 10-yard run.

With 8:16 to play in the game, senior Brandyn Young scored on a 1-yard runto cap off a 10-play, 99-yard drive.

Barnes rushed for 15 times for a career-high 125 yards, while Young carriedthe ball 23 times for 99 yards. As a team the Skyhawks rushed 50 times for252 yards.

Thompson showed poise and leadership as he recovered from his four inter-ceptions a week ago against Eastern Kentucky. The Maryville native complet-ed his first seven passes of the game, all in the first quarter. He threw the 73-yard pass to Jason McNair for a touchdown with 8:01 to play in the game andgive the Skyhawks a 7-0 lead. He closed out the quarter with a 1-yard touch-down run, his second career rushing TD.

Thompson finished the game by completing 13 of 20 passes for 254 yardswithout an interception.

Defensively the Skyhawks shut down Murray State's running game, limitingthe Racers to 39 yards on the ground.

The Skyhawk defense piled up 11 tackles for a loss of 44 yards. JamarLawrence led the defense with seven total tackles, while Jonathan Utley ledthe team with three tackles for a loss of eight yards.

MR. DEFENSE -- Linebacker Josh Bey had six tackles against Murray State. Beywas one of five Skyhawks credited with a quarterback sack against the Racers.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FMurray State 7 14 3 0 -- 34UT Martin 14 3 14 7 -- 38

UTM - McNair 73-year pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 8:01 1st quarterMUR - Trotter 10-yard pass from Yantko (Cullen kick) ... 2:32 1st quarterUTM - Thompson 1-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 1:15 first quarterMUR - Robertson 26-yard pass from Yantko (Cullen kick) ... 12:03 2nd quarterMUR - Lanigan 0-yard blocked punt return (Cullen kick) ... 10:20 2nd quarterUTM - Hansen 30-yard field goal ... 1:17 2nd quarterUTM - Shiver 19-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 12:17 3rd quarterMUR - Cullen 37-yard field goal ... 8:45 3rd quarterUTM - Barnes 10-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 5:33 3rd quarterUTM - Young 1-yard run (Hansen kick) .... 8:16 4th quarter

Team Statistics MUR UTMFirst Downs 12 22Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 32/39 50/252Passing C/A/I 28/18/0 20/13/0Net Passing Yards 156 254Offensive Plays 60 70Total Offense 195 506Fumbles/Lost 1/0 1/0Penalties/Yards 4/53 4/15Punts/Avg. 7/41.0 3/24.3Third-Down Conversions 7-of-17 5-of-11Time of Possession 28:44 31:16

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)MUR - Jordan 22-54-0, Harris 1-5-0, Yantko 9-(-20)-0UTM - Barnes 15-125-1, Young 12-99-1, McNair 8-37-0, Thompson 4 -(-9)-1

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)MUR - Yantko 18-28-0-156-2UTM - Thompson 13-20-0-254-2

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)MUR - Harris 9-75-0, Robertson 3-38-1, Daniels 2-14-0, Nelson 2-8-0UTM - Hicks 4-56-0, McNair 2-77-1, Shiver 2-39-1, Buchanan 2-34-0

TacklesUT Martin - Lawrence 7, Jones 6, Utley 6, Bey 6

Did You KnowUT Martin has now won the last five games against Murray State. The streakstarted in 2005.

UT Martin wore orange jerseys for the second time this season and the fourthtime in four years under the direction of head coach Jason Simpson. TheSkyhawks are 2-0 this season in the orange jerseys and 2-2 in the orange jerseyssince 2006.

Junior linebacker Jonathan Utley recorded six tackles in the game, a sack andthree tackles for a loss of eight yards. He also forced a fumble.

The Skyhawks piled up 11 tackles for a loss of 44 yards.


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The University of Tennessee at Martin defensive unit did not score a pointagainst Tennessee State University at LP Field in Nashville, but it made aplethora of big-time plays to set-up a dominating 28-7 victory over the hostTigers.

Defensive back Markei Guy had two interceptions in the first half. His firstpick led to senior tailback Brandyn Young's first touchdown of the game, a 4-yard run. Guy's second pick of the game, in the endzone, preserved theSkyhawks' first half, 14-0, shutout.

Defensive end Justin Darden, a transfer from East Mississippi CommunityCollege, was only credited with three solo tackles, but he had two tackles fora loss of 15 yards, a quarterback hurry and a fumble recovery with a 65-yardreturn.

Defensive end Chris Murray's fourth quarter interception set up Young's sec-ond touchdown of the game, a 1-yard run.

As if that was not enough, the two linebackers from nearby Springfield, JoshBey and Jonathan Utley, showed out for the hometown folks. Bey led allSkyhawk tacklers with seven solo tackles and a tackle for a loss. Utley had sixtotal tackles, a sack and 2.5 tackles for a loss of 13 yards.

UT Martin's defense limited TSU's offense to a meager 49 yards of totaloffense in the first half. The Tigers struggled with their running game and mus-tered only eight yards on the ground in the first two quarters.

While the UT Martin defense dominated the game, the offense was led byYoung who rushed 32 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns.

TAKING CARE OF THE BALL -- Senior wide receiver Mike Hicks caught four pass-es for 49 yards against Tennessee State. The Skyhawks claimed a 28-7 victory overTSU at LP Field in Nashville.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FUT Martin 7 7 0 14 -- 28Tennessee State 0 0 0 7 -- 7

UTM - Young 4-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 3:05 1st quarterUTM - Thompson 1-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 7:19 2nd quarterUTM - Young 1-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 5:12 4th quarterTSU - Sample 73-yard pass from McNairl (Cisneros kick) ... 4:22 4th quarterUTM - McNair 11-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 1:30 4th quarter

Team Statistics UTM TSUFirst Downs 17 12Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 53/186 33/62Passing C/A/I 22/11/0 33/17/3Net Passing Yards 115 207Offensive Plays 75 66Total Offense 301 269Fumbles/Lost 2/0 1/1Penalties/Yards 3/23 6/58Punts/Avg. 7/35.7 7/40.0Third-Down Conversions 4-of-7 1-of-4Time of Possession 33:15 26:45

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Young 32-129-2, Barnes 5-23-0, McNair 7-23-1, Anoka 2-17-0TSU - Brown 9-43-0, Ward 4-22-0, McNairl 8-20-0, Thomas 4-8-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Thompson 11-22-0-115-0TSU - Grooms 9-20-2-73-0, McNairl 8-13-1-134-1

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Hicks 4-49-0, Shiver 3-33-0, Young 2-14-0, Milligan 1-18-0TSU - Sample 4-100-1, James 3-42-0, Hills 3-36-0, Wilkens 2-24-0

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 7, Harper 6, Nalls 6, Utley 6

Did You KnowTSU leads the all-time series against UT Martin 13-6. The Skyhawks have playedTSU six times at LP Field in Nashville. The Skyhawks have won the last two gamesat LP Field and are 2-5 in the home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans and the OVC'sTSU Tigers.

The Skyhawks are 3-1 this season when they score first.

Senior quarterback Cade Thompson scored his third career rushing touchdown inthe second quarter. He was also 11 of 22 in passing for 115 yards. He was notintercepted in the game. Thompson completed passes to five different receivers inthe game.

The Skyhawks were 2-for-3 on fourth-down conversions against TSU and 4-for-7on red zone scoring chances.


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Eastern Illinois quarterback Jake Christensen erased any chance TheUniversity of Tennessee at Martin football team had of winning a share of theOhio Valley Conference championship.

The southpaw transfer from Iowa threw four touchdown passes and com-pleted 18 of 21 attempts for 322 yards and led the host Panthers to a 49-13victory over the Skyhawks.

The UT Martin defense gave up 10 plays of 15 yards or more in the game.Christensen was able to pass for first downs on nine of the 10 plays.

Eastern Illinois scored three third quarter touchdowns, two passing and oneon the ground. Jimmy Potempa hauled in a 3-yard pass for a TD with 9:08remaining in the quarter, while Charles Graves caught his second touchdownpass of the game, a 45-yard pass from Christensen. Chevon Walker scoredthe third touchdown of the quarter, a 10-yard run that capped off a 55-yarddrive.

The Skyhawks opened the fourth quarter with a 10-play scoring drive thatcovered 85 yards. Redshirt freshman Jason McNair capped the drive off witha 16-yard touchdown run, his fifth of the season.

Eastern Illinois dominated the first half scoring twice in the first quarter andtwice in the second quarter. The Panthers marched 71 yards in eight plays toscore on the first possession of the game. Mon Williams capped the drive offwith a 2-yard run.

CJ James picked off a Cade Thompson pass and raced 79 yards for atouchdown to give the Panthers a 14-0 advantage with 7:39 to play in theopening quarter.

The Skyhawks finally mounted an offensive drive. They marched 82 yardsin 10 plays and senior Miguel Barnes scored on a 2-yard run to make it a 14-7.

WRAPPED UP -- Defensive back Kendal Harper made six tackles against EasternIllinois but it wasn’t enough to catch the host Panthers who posted a 49-13 victory.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FUT Martin 7 0 0 6 -- 13Eastern Illinois 14 14 21 0 -- 49

EIU - Williams 2-yard run (Signor kick) ... 11:26 1st quarterEIU - James 79-yard interception return (Signor kick) ... 7:39 1st quarterUTM - Barnes 2-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 3:03 1st quarterEIU - Ricks 27-yard pass from Christensen (Signor kick) ...14:54 2nd quarterEIU - Graves 9-yard pass from Christensen (Signor kick) ... 2:17 2nd quarterEIU - Potempa 3-yard pass from Christensen (Signor kick) ... 9:08 3rd quarterEIU - Graves 45-yard pass from Christensen (Signor kick) .. .7:27 3rd quarterEIU - Walker 10-yard run (Signor kick) ... 2:20 3rd quarterUTM - McNair 16-yard run (conversion run failed) ... 10:30

Team Statistics UTM EIUFirst Downs 17 21 Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 31/127 40/135Passing C/A/I 32/16/1 23/18/0Net Passing Yards 170 322Offensive Plays 63 63Total Offense 297 457Fumbles/Lost 4/1 3/2Penalties/Yards 5/33 7/75Punts/Avg. 11-34.7 2-39.5Third-Down Conversions 4-of-13 7-of-10Time of Possession 26:53 33:07

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Barnes 11-49-1, McNair 6-36-1, Young 11-27-0, Barksdale 2-9-0EIU - Williams 12-54-1, Ward 11-32-0, Walker 6-31-1, Potempa 7-17-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Thompson 13-24-1-140-0, Carr 3-8-0-30-0EIU - Christensen 18-21-0-322-4, Reeder 0-2-0-0

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)UT Martin - Mike Hicks 6-64-0, Barnes 4-33-0, Shiver 2-30-0, Perry 2-21-0EIU - Graves 4-108-2, Potempa 3-46-1, Lora 3-38-0, Ricks 2-50-1

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 9, Harper 6, Rottero 5, Cox 5

Did You KnowThe loss to Eastern Illinois eliminated any chance UT Martin had to win a shareof the Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2009.

With the loss to Eastern Illinois, UT Martin now trails the all-time series 12-3. All12 UT Martin losses have been at O'Brien Stadium in Charleston.

UT Martin is 1-5 this season when their opponent scores first.

Junior return specialist/wide receiver Bryant Milligan did not play against EasternIllinois. Milligan suffered a broken fibula against Tennessee State and will miss therest of the season.


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Senior quarterback Cade Thompson completed 20-of-37 passes for 378yards and four touchdowns to lead The University of Tennessee at Martin toa 48-38 victory over visiting Austin Peay at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

Thompson also set a new record for most career passing yards (6, 260),vaulting his way past Brady Wahlberg (6,247) who played from 2002-05.

Thompson wasn't the only senior to end his career on a positive note.Tailbacks Brandyn Young and Miguel Barnes, along with wide receiver MikeHicks figured prominently in the Skyhawks' offensive outburst. Young rushed15 times for 81 yards and became UT Martin's tenth all-time leading rusherwith 1,618 career yards. Barnes rushed for 108 yards and two touchdownson 18 carries to record his fifth 100-yard rushing game. Hicks had six catch-es for 110 yards and two touchdowns. He became UT Martin's ninth all-timeleading receiver with 1,494 yards. He also finishes his two-year career at UTMartin at No. 7 on the career list for most receptions (112).

Kicker Tom Hansen closed out his UT Martin career with 10 points againstAustin Peay and is UT Martin's third all-time leading scorer with 192 points.

The Skyhawks also turned in a stellar defensive outing. Seniors MarkeiGuy and Derrius Dowell recorded two of the team's three interceptions. TheSkyhawk defense limited Austin Peay to 101 rushing yards and 176 passingyards.

Junior Josh Bey recorded a career-high 16 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a lossand a quarterback hurry. Bey's QB hurry knocked Austin Peay starting quar-terback Ryan White from the game.

OFF TO THE RACES -- Senior running back Miguel Barnes rushed for 108 yards andtwo touchdowns against Austin Peay.

Scoring SummaryTeams 1 2 3 4 -- FAustin Peay 0 7 10 21 -- 38UT Martin 17 7 10 14 -- 48

UTM - Barnes 3-yard run (Hansen kick) ... 11:47 1st quarterUTM - Hansen 35 yard field goal ... 8:49 1st quarterUTM - Hicks 7-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 2:18 1st quarterUTM - Shiver 14-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... 11:42 2nd quarterAPSU - White 19-yard run (Stansell kick) ... 11:22 2nd quarterAPSU - Stansell 40 yard field goal ... 13:34 3rd quarterUTM - Hansen 22 yard field goal ... 7:25 3rd quarterAPSU - Holt 10-yard run (Stansell kick) ... 3:39 3rd quarterUTM - Kenny Jones 5-yard pass from Thompson (Hansen kick) ... :21 3rd quarterUTM - Hicks 13-yard pass from Thompson (Parkhouse kick) ... 14:39 4th quarterUTM - Barnes 5-yard run (Parkhouse kick) ... 10:37 4th quarterAPSU - Thomas 6-yard pass from Orr (Courtney conversion) ... 2:06 4th quarterAPSU - Swenson 25-yard fumble recovery (Stansell kick) ... 1:54 4th quarterAPSU - White 1-yard run (conversion pass failed) ... :12 4th quarter

Team Statistics APSU UTMFirst Downs 17 23Rush Attempts/Net Rushing Yards 35/101 37/176Passing C/A/I 47/18/3 37/20/3Net Passing Yards 176 378Offensive Plays 82 74Total Offense 277 554Fumbles/Lost 0/0 2/2

Team Statistics APSU UTMPenalties/Yards 3/29 4/45Punts/Avg. 5/44.2 2/20.0Third-Down Conversions 9-of-20 6-of-12Time of Possession 29:38 30:22

Rushing (Att-Yards-TD)APSU - White 13-58-2, Holt 11-46-1, Orr 5-9-0, Forrest 1-7-0UT Martin - Barnes 18-108-2, Young 15-81-0, Carr 1-3-0

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yards-TD)APSU - Ryan 9-29-2-92-0, Orr 9-18-1-84-1UT Martin - Thompson 20-37-3-378-4

Receiving (Rec-Yards-TD)APSU - Thomas 4-42-1, Holt 4-25-0, Adams 3-44-0, Mines 3-28-0UT Martin - Hicks 6-110-2, Shiver 6-102-1, Anoka 2-66-0, Buchanan 2-61-0.

TacklesUT Martin - Bey 16, Chris Murray 7

Did You KnowCade Thompson threw for 378 yards today, becoming the all-time UT Martinleader in passing yards, eclipsing Brady Wahlberg's (2002-2005) mark of 6,247.Thompson passed that mark by 13 yards, finishing with 6,260 for his career.Thompson also finishes his UTM career as the leader in all-time completion per-centage, completing 60.4 of his passes, and most touchdown passes (48).


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Derek Dooley Chris Walker

Tennessee VolunteersSaturday, Sept. 4, 5 p.m.

Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.

Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UTSports.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn.President (Interim) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jan SimekEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,739Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteers or VolsColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . . . . . . . NCAA BCS/ SECFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . Neyland Stadium (102,455)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike HamiltonCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Dooley (Virginia, 1990)Overall Record/at UT . . . . . . . . . . 17-20/first seasonAssistants: Charlie Baggett (AHC, WR); Jim Chaney(OC, RB); Justin Wilcox (DC); Harry Hiestand (OL);Terry Joseph (DB, RC); Eric Russell (TE, ST); ChuckSmith (DL); Lance Thompson (LB); Peter Sirmon (GA);Bennie Wylie (Head Strength Coach)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 (4-4 SEC)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First MeetingLast Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/ALetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43/22

Sports InformationBud Ford (Associate AD - Media Relations)

[email protected] (865) 974-1212Cell (865) 567-6287Fax (865) 974-1269

2010 ScheduleSept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UT MartinSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OregonSept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FloridaOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at LSUOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at GeorgiaOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlabamaOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at South CarolinaNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at MemphisNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mississippi StateNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at VanderbiltNov. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kentucky

Mike Lucas Tommy Conners

Southeastern Louisiana LionsSaturday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.

Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, La.

Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LionSports.netLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hammond, La.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John L. CrainEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,200Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LionsColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green and GoldAffiliation/Conference . . . . . NCAA FCS/ SouthlandFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . Strawberry Stadium (7,408)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bart BellairsCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Lucas (Liberty, 1982)Overall Record/at SLU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-23/sameAssistants: Allen Rudolph (OC, OL); Matt Webb (DC,LB); Art Asselta (QB); Tra Boger (DB); Patrick Garvin(DL); Brandon Lacy (DE); Tyler Paopao (RB); TyroneeWilliams (Receivers); Charlie Dudley (S&C)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 (4-3 Southland)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . Southeastern leads 3-1Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . SELU 13, UTM 10 at SELULetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51/15

Sports InformationMatt Sullivan (Assistant AD - Media Relations)


2010 ScheduleSept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at TulaneSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UT MartinSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LamarSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Louisiana-MonroeOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas StateOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Sam Houston StateOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McNeese StateOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Central ArkansasNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern StateNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Stephen F. AustinNov. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nicholls

Bob Spoo CJ James

Eastern Illinois Panthers*Saturday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.

Hardy M. Graham Stadium, Martin, Tenn.

Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EIUPanthers.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charleston, Ill.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. William L. PerryEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,966Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PanthersColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue, Grey and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . . O’Brien Stadium (10,000)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara BurkeCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Spoo (Purdue, 1960)Overall Record/at EIU . . . . . . . . . . . 140-113-1/sameAssistants: Brian Callahan (OL); Mike Lynch (WR);Roy Wittke (OC, QB); Roc Bellantoni (DC, LB); ForrestJackson (DL); Bobby Babich (DB); Matthew Smiley(ST); Jason Fisher (Offensive); Chad Cleveland(Defensive); Cole Spencer (Def. QC)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 (6-2 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EIU leads 12-3 Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . EIU 49, UTM 13 at EIULetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41/15

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2010 ScheduleSept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at IowaSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central ArkansasSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at UT MartinSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville StateOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southeast Missouri StateOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern KentuckyOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tennessee TechOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray StateOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin PeayNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tennessee StateNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Illinois State


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Murray State Racers*Saturday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.

Roy Stewart Stadium, Murray, Ky.

Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GoRacers.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray, Ky.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Randy J. DunnEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,500Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RacersColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navy and GoldAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . Roy Stewart Stadium (16,800)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen WardCoach . . . . . . . . Chris Hatcher (Valdosta State, ‘95 )Overall Record/at MSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . First seasonAssistants: Shawn Bostick (Assistant Head Coach,OL); Ashley Anders (DC, LB); Buster Faulkner (OC,QB); Chris Covington (safeties); Keith Hatcher (Sec.,RC); Kenny Parker (DL); Mike Polly (OT, WR, TE andSpecial Teams)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 (2-6 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSU leads 34-14-1Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . UTM 38, MSU 24 at UTMLetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30/15

Sports InformationJohn Brush (Media Relations Assistant)


2010 ScheduleSept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kent StateSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Missouri StateSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Central ArkansasSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UT MartinOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Jacksonville StateOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri StateOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern IllinoisOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern KentuckyNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee TechNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Austin PeayNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee State

Watson Brown Henry Sailes

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles*Thursday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.

Tucker Stadium, Cookeville, Tenn.

Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTUSports.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cookeville, Tenn.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert “Bob: BellEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,847Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden EaglesColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple and GoldAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . . Tucker Stadium (16,500)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark WilsonCoach . . . . . . . . . . Watson Brown (Vanderbilt, 1973)Overall Record/at Tech . . . . . . . . . . . 106-172/13-21Assistants: Billy Taylor (associate head coach, DC);Will Holthouser (assistant head coach, STC, S, OLB);Steven Brown (PGC, RB, QB); Thomas Cox (RGC,OL); Larry Crowe (Dir. of FB Ops, RC, TE, K, P, S);Sidney Powell (DPGC, CB); Sam Williamson (DRGC,DL); Josh Lowery (GA, QB, RB)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 (5-3 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tech leads 20-9-2Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . Tech 35, UTM 28 at UTMLetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55/14

Sports InformationRob Schabert (Assistant AD for Sports Information)


2010 ScheduleSept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at ArkansasSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at TCUSept. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lane CollegeSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Southeast Missouri StateSept. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UT MartinOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Austin PeayOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern IllinoisOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tennessee StateNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Murray StateNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern KentuckyNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville State

Jack Crowe TJ Heath

Jacksonville State Gamecocks*Saturday, Oct. 9, TBA


Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JSUGamecockSports.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville, Ala.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. William A. MeehanEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,061Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GamecocksColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . JSU Stadium (24,000)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oval JaynesCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Crowe (UAB, 1970)Overall Record/at JSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-75/65-45Assistants: Matt Wannebo (Associate Head Coach,WR); Davern Williams (DL); Adam Ross (TE and RC);Ronnie Letson (OC, QB); Jimmy Ogle (RB); GregStewart (DC, ILB); Max Thurmond (OLB); ScottSmouse (OL); Toby Norwood (Secondary); TommyRybacki (defensive assistant)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 (6-1 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JSU leads 25-6Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . Jax State 52, UTM 7 at JSULetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46/22

Sports InformationGreg Seitz (Sports Information Director)

[email protected] (256) 782-5279Cell (256) 453-3377Fax (256)782-5958

2010 ScheduleSept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Ole MissSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChattanoogaSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Georgia StateSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern IllinoisOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Murray StateOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at UT MartinOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee StateOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin PeayNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern KentuckyNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Missouri StateNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tennessee Tech


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Dean Hood Andrew Soucy

Eastern Kentucky Colonels*Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. (Homecoming)


Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EKUSports.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond, Ky.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Doug WhitlockEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,200Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ColonelsColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maroon and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . Roy Kidd Stadium (20,000)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark SandyCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Hood (Ohio Wesleyan)Overall Record/at EKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10/sameAssistants: Dane Damron (ST, TE); Garry Fisher (LB);Tony Hatmaker (DB); Ben Hodges (WR); CarsonJeffers (OL); Jake Johnson (DL); John Revere (RB);Mike Springston (OC, QB); Jon-Michael Davis (S&C)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 (5-3 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EKU leads 20-0Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . EKU 31, UTM 25 at EKULetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36/16

Athletic Public RelationsMichael Clark (Assistant PR Football Contact)


2010 ScheduleSept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri StateSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at LouisvilleSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at ChattanoogaOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kentucky StateOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern IllinoisOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at UT MartinOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Southeast Missouri StateOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray StateNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville StateNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tennessee TechNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Peay

Ron Dickerson

Lambuth EaglesThursday, Oct. 21, TBA


Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LambuthEagles.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson, Tenn.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill SeymourEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EaglesColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAIAFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . . . LL Fonville Field (7,000)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken BrownCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Dickerson (1st season)Overall Record/at Lambuth . . . . . . . . . . First seasonAssistants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 (NAIA Playoffs)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UTM leads 12-4-1Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . UTM 32, LU 21 at UTMLetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A

Sports InformationTBA (Sports Information Director)

2010 ScheduleAug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shephard CollegeSept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Arkansas TechSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Georgia StateSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at West AlabamaSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North AlabamaOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Harding UniversityOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wisconsin-OshkoshOct. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at UT MartinOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central StateNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward WatersNov. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delta State

Quick FactsWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GoSoutheast.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cape Girardeau, Mo.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kenneth DobbinsEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,859Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RedhawksColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and BlackAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . . . Houck Stadium (10,000)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John ShaferCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Samuel (Nebraska, 81)Overall Record/at SEMO . . . . . 47-89/13-32 (4 years)Assistants: Vincent White (Assistant head coach, OC);Tim McGuire (Defensive Coordinator); Chris Norris (RBand ST); Brian Boerboom (OL); Lorenzo Brinkley (WR);Troy Dumas (LB); Kenny Wilhite (CB); Justin Kramer,TE, OT, Recruiting Coordinator); Adam Schwent(Defensive Special Teams); Doug Brady (QB GA)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 (1-7 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEMO leads 13-12Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . UTM 29, SEMO 22 at UTMLetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34/23

Sports InformationJeff Honza (Sports Information Director)

([email protected])Office (573) 651-2933Fax (573) 651-2810

2010 ScheduleSept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Ball StateSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Murray StateSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Southern IllinoisSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee TechOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Eastern IllinoisOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temmessee StateOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Austin PeayOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern KentuckyOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UT MartinNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwest BaptistNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Jacksonville State

Tony Samuel Matt Scheble

Southeast Missouri State*Saturday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m.

Houck Stadium, Cape Girardeau, Mo.


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Rick Christophel Terrence Holt

Austin Peay Governors*Saturday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m.

Governors Stadium, Clarksville, Tenn.

Quick Facts

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APSUGovernors.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarksville, Tenn.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy HallEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,188Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GovernorsColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . Governors Stadium (10,000)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave LoosCoach . . . . . . . . . Rick Christophel (Austin Peay, ‘75)Overall Record/at APSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20/sameAssistants: Steve Haywood (OL), Granville Eastman(Defensive Coordinator, LB), Ryan Taylor (DL, S&C),Dainon Sidney (Secondary), Marcus Glidersleeve (WR,ST), Josh Roberts (RB)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 (3-5 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UTM leads 31-25-2Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . UTM 48, APSU 38 at UTMLetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39/27

Sports Information Brad Kirtley (Sports Information Director)

[email protected] (931) 221-7561Fax (931) 221-7562

2010 ScheduleSept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CumberlandSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Middle Tennessee StateSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tennessee StateSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at WisconsinOct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee TechOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Missouri StateOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Jacksonville StateOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern IllinoisNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UT MartinNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray StateNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Eastern Kentucky

Rod Reed Eugene Clifford

Tennessee State Tigers*Saturday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.


Quick Facts

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSUTigers.comLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nashville, Tenn.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Melvin N. JohnsonEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,011Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TigersColors . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal (Reflex) Blue and WhiteAffiliation/Conference . . . . NCAA FCS/ Ohio ValleyFacility (Cap.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LP Field (67,800)Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa L. PhillipsCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rod Reed (TSU, ‘88)Overall Record/at TSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st seasonAssistants: Mike Jones (Offensive coordinator, WR);Kenny Ingram (Defensive coordinator, LB); Jeff Parker(QB); Billy Ledford (Offensive Line); Stew Holt (TE, ProLiason); Osita Alaribe (DT, Recruiting Coordinator);Jerrell Cogmon (DE); Anthony Blevins (DB, SpecialTeams Coordinator); Ed Sanders (Safeties)2009 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 (3-4 Ohio Valley)Series Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSU leads 13-6Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . UTM 28, TSU 7 at TSULetterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A

Athletic Media RelationsWallace Dooley (Associate AD for Media Relations)

[email protected] (615) 963-5674Fax (615) 866-0086Cell (615) 566-5026

2010 ScheduleSept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alabama A&MSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson State (at Memphis)Sept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin PeaySept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida A&M (at Atlanta)Oct. 2 . . . . . . . . North Carolina A&T (at Indianapolis)Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Southeast Missouri StateOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Jacksonville StateOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee TechNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern IllinoisNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at UT MartinNov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Murray State

UT Martin Travel Headquarters

Tennessee (Sat., Sept. 4)Hilton Airport

2001 Alcoa HighwayAlcoa, Tenn. 37701

865.970.4300

Southeastern Louisiana (Sat., Sept. 11)Crown Plaza Baton Rouge

4728 Constitution Ave.Baton Rouge, La. 70808

225.925.2244

Tennessee Tech (Thurs., Sept. 30)Millennium Maxwell House2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

Nashville, Tenn. 37228615.259.4343

Southeast Missouri State (Sat., Oct. 30)Victorian Inn & Suites3625 William Street

Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703(573) 651-4486

The UT Martin football team will travel by charter bus toeach game. Typical travel arrangements include leavingthe day before the game and returning to Martin immedi-ately following the game.


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Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010First Meeting

Southeastern LouisianaLions

Saturday, Sept. 11, 20106 p.m.

SE Louisiana leads series 3-1

At Hammond: 0-3At Martin: 1-0

Biggest Win: 16 points, 1975Biggest Loss: 31 points, 1974

Longest Win Streak: 1 game (1975)Longest Losing Streak: 2 games (1976-81)

Current Streak: L2 (1976-81)

1974 Hammond L 44-131975 Martin W 23-71976 Hammond L 28-121981 Hammond L 13-10

Eastern IllinoisPanthers

Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010EIU leads series 12-3

At Charleston: 0-8At Martin: 3-4


Longest Win Streak: 1 game (3 times; last in 2008)Longest Losing Streak: 9 games (1995-2003)

Current Streak: L1 (2009-current)

1995 Charleston L 30-221996 Martin L 38-01997 Charleston L 42-61998 Martin L 56-351999 Charleston L 42-212000 Martin L 42-72001 Martin L 56-162002 Charleston L 55-432003 Charleston L 29-122004 Martin W 32-142005 Charleston L 26-72006 Martin W 15-92007 Charleston L 29-232008 Martin W 29-262009 Charleston L 49-13

Murray State RacersSaturday, Sept. 25, 2010

Murray State leads series 34-14-1

At Murray: 6-18-1At Martin: 8-16


Longest Win Streak: 5 games (2005-current)Longest Losing Streak: 12 games (1993-2004)

Current Streak: W5 (2005-current)

1924 Murray L 13-01925 Martin L 6-01926 Murray L 25-01927 Martin L 13-71928 Murray L 34-61929 Murray L 13-71930 Martin L 7-01961 Murray L 25-151962 Martin L 15-121963 Murray L 19-81964 Martin L 32-141965 Murray W 17-71966 Martin W 16-121967 Martin W 16-91968 Murray T 7-71971 Martin W 41-01972 Murray L 14-71973 Martin L 21-101974 Murray L 14-61975 Martin L 17-101976 Murray W 24-01977 Martin W 31-201978 Murray L 21-71979 Martin L 24-01980 Murray L 20-61981 Martin L 10-61982 Murray W 10-71987 Murray L 34-61988 Murray W 32-241989 Martin L 24-31991 Murray L 40-341992 Martin W 13-71993 Martin L (OT) 28-211994 Murray L 28-241995 Murray L 33-91996 Martin L 28-141997 Martin L 45-71998 Murray L 47-351999 Murray L 62-142000 Martin L 48-32001 Murray L 35-172002 Martin L 42-32003 Martin L 41-262004 Murray L 38-02005 Martin W 49-202006 Murray W 42-142007 Martin W 76-342008 Murray W 63-382009 Martin W 38-24

Tennessee TechGolden Eagles

Thurs., Sept. 30, 2010Tech leads series 20-9-2

At Cookeville: 3-12At Martin: 6-8-2


Longest Win Streak: 3 games (1981-91)Longest Losing Streak: 7 games (1996-2002)


1926 Cookeville L 12-01927 Martin T 0-01928 Cookeville L 14-131931 Cookeville L 26-71932 Martin T 0-01970 Martin L 17-61971 Cookeville L 10-71972 Martin L 13-101973 Cookeville L 16-91980 Martin L 30-281981 Cookeville W 24-211982 Martin W 35-211991 Martin W 24-161992 Cookeville L 17-131993 Cookeville L 20-31994 Martin W 20-101995 Martin W 36-311996 Cookeville L (20T) 21-141997 Cookeville L 33-21998 Martin L (OT) 31-241999 Martin L 45-92000 Cookeville L 46-62001 Martin L 41-72002 Cookeville L 68-72003 Martin W (OT) 30-232004 Cookeville L 49-202005 Martin W 46-162006 Cookeville W 35-162007 Martin L 13-102008 Cookeville W 35-72009 Martin L 35-28


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GamecocksSaturday, Oct. 9, 2010

JSU leads the series 25-6

At Jacksonville: 3-13At Martin: 3-12




1967 Jacksonville W 38-01968 Martin L 16-121969 Jacksonville L 22-201970 Martin L 16-141971 Jacksonville L 30-101972 Martin L 20-61973 Jacksonville L 50-71974 Martin L 17-01975 Jacksonville L 11-31976 Martin L 24-31977 Jacksonville L 36-131978 Martin L 44-151979 Jacksonville W 15-141980 Martin L 19-141981 Jacksonville L 44-71982 Martin L 41-131983 Jacksonville L 34-191984 Martin L 23-161985 Jacksonville L 19-131986 Martin L 30-201987 Jacksonville W 28-171988 Martin W 31-241989 Jacksonville L 63-01990 Martin L 21-72003 Jacksonville L 34-242004 Martin L 59-122005 Jacksonville L 37-172006 Martin W 24-142007 Jacksonville L 27-242008 Martin W 31-302009 Jacksonville L 52-7

Eastern KentuckyColonels

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010EKU leads series 20-0

At Richmond: 0-10At Martin: 0-10

Biggest Win: N/ABiggest Loss: 55 points, 2002

Longest Win Streak: N/ALongest Losing Streak: 20 games (1973-current)


1973 Richmond L 16-141974 Martin L 24-91991 Richmond L 56-211992 Martin L 35-91993 Richmond L 30-01994 Martin L 34-141995 Richmond L 38-151996 Martin L 45-71997 Richmond L 49-01998 Martin L 47-291999 Richmond L 54-72000 Martin L 27-02001 Martin L 42-102002 Richmond L 58-32003 Richmond L 41-322004 Martin L 41-142005 Richmond L 31-172006 Martin L 31-282008 Martin L 33-312009 Richmond L 31-25

Lambuth EaglesThursday, Oct. 21, 2010

UTM leads the series 12-4-1

At Jackson: 4-2At Martin: 8-2-1


Longest Win Streak: 6 games (1930-1940)Longest Losing Streak: 2 games (1941)


1925 Martin W 13-01926 Jackson W 13-71927 Martin T 7-71928 Jackson W 14-01929 Martin L 8-61930 Jackson W 7-01931 Martin W 25-01932 Jackson W 20-61934 Martin W 29-01935 Martin W 21-61940 Martin W 44-321941 Martin L 37-01941 Jackson L 26-61947 Martin W 16-01948 Jackson L N/A1999 Martin W (OT) 25-192000 Martin W 32-21

Southeast Missouri StateRedhawks

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010SEMO leads the series 13-12

At Cape Girardeau: 5-7At Martin: 7-6


Longest Win Streak: 5 games (2005-current)Longest Losing Streak: 8 games (1997-2004)


1966 Cape Girardeau W 17-141967 Martin W 39-01984 Martin W 21-71985 Cape Girardeau L 57-171986 Martin L 37-291987 Cape Girardeau W 25-131991 Martin W 36-291992 Cape Girardeau L 37-131993 Martin W 17-141994 Cape Girardeau L 10-01995 Martin L 38-171996 Cape Girardeau W 7-61997 Martin L 42-71998 Cape Girardeau L 41-141999 Martin L 36-72000 Cape Girardeau L 34-142001 Cape Girardeau L 45-302002 Martin L 50-352003 Martin L 20-72004 Cape Girardeau L 35-72005 Martin W 24-212006 Cape Girardeau W 28-142007 Martin W 55-202008 Cape Girardeau W 31-212009 Martin W 29-22

Austin Peay GovernorsSaturday, Nov. 6, 2010

UTM leads the series 31-25-2

At Clarksville: 17-13-1At Martin: 14-12-1




1930 Clarksville W 32-01931 Martin T 0-01932 Clarksville T 6-61936 Martin W 19-01936 Clarksville W 33-01937 Martin W 20-121938 Clarksville L 14-13


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Tennessee State TigersSaturday, Nov. 13, 2010

TSU leads the series 13-6

At Nashville: 1-9At Martin: 5-4




1976 Martin W 26-211977 Nashville L 55-71992 Nashville L 23-151993 Martin W 24-141994 Nashville L 20-31995 Martin W 28-71996 Nashville L 37-141997 Martin L 27-201998 Nashville L 76-01999 Martin L 43-72000 Nashville L 33-62001 Nashville L 55-72002 Nashville L 26-82003 Nashville L 41-102004 Martin L 27-132005 Martin W 42-202007 Martin W 43-382008 Martin L (OT) 30-272009 Nashville W 28-7


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(1948)

Eastern Illinois(1996)

Eastern Kentucky(1948)

Jacksonville State(2003)

Murray State(1948)

SE Misouri State(1991)

Tennessee State(1948)

Tennessee Tech(1948)

UT Martin(1992)

The Ohio ValleyConference

Entering its 63rd year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success thathas made it the nation's eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. For only the secondtime in a decade, the Conference expanded by adding Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville as the league's 11th member in 2008. The move expanded the OVC's geo-graphical footprint to the St. Louis market and marked the first change in membershipsince expanding to the state of Alabama (Jacksonville State, Samford) in 2003.

The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named theseventh full-time Commissioner in league history on July 28. She is currently one of justfive females to be the head of a Division I conference, and one of just eight to lead aDivision I conference all-time. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved ontojobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences.

The OVC's proud history past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league wereactually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at MurrayState, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and KellyThompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea offorming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemergedFeb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions com-bined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC.

In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially.During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of thefirst non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958,Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which signed a second blackathlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961, Murphy earned all-conference recognitionas a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in theleague began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans.

Through the past 62 years, 14 teams have won or shared the league's football title. Thelist is led by Eastern Kentucky, winner of 20 outright or shared football crowns, includingboth the 2007 and 2008 championships, as they compiled a 15-1 league record over thattime period. Only one other Football Championship Subdivision school (UMass) has wonmore Conference titles than the Colonels. Among OVC teams, former member MiddleTennessee is next with 11 titles, followed by Tennessee Tech with nine, and Murray Stateand former member Western Kentucky with eight apiece. Eastern Illinois has claimed fivefootball crowns (including the 2009 title) while Jacksonville State, Morehead State,Tennessee State and former members Evansville and East Tennessee State have cap-tured two apiece. Austin Peay, UT Martin (which captured its first crown in 2006) and for-mer member Youngstown State have one title apiece.

Murray State and Evansville tied for the initial football championship, and the Racers par-ticipated in the first-ever bowl game by an OVC team, tying Sul Ross State 21-21 in the1948 Tangerine Bowl. From 1948 to 1975, OVC teams played in 15 bowl games, winningeight of them. Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky were also participants in theNCAA Division II playoffs in the early and mid-1970s prior to the NCAA's reclassificationof football programs into Division I-AA. The term "I-AA" lasted until the end of the 2006season when it was changed to Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

The first Division I-AA/FCS football playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which isthe only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In1979, four of the nation's top teams were invited to the playoffs, and two of them -Eastern Kentucky and Murray State - were from the OVC. Murray dropped its semifinalgame to Lehigh, but the Colonels nipped Nevada-Reno in double overtime and claimedthe national championship a week later with a 30-7 victory over Lehigh. EKU wascoached by former all-America quarterback Roy Kidd, who was in his 16th year at thehelm of his alma mater and who skippered the Colonels to a second national title threeyears later. Following the 2002 season, Kidd retired after 39 years at EKU, a one-schooltenure unmatched in all of Division I. Upon retirement, he ranked sixth all-time amongDivision I coaches with 315 victories, earning him a spot in the College Football Hall ofFame. EKU's 19 FCS playoff appearances are the second most all-time (behind onlyMontana).


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Commissioner

Brad WalkerAssociate Commissioner

for Operations/COO

Jennifer GibbsAssistant Commissionerfor Championships/SWA

Kyle SchwartzAssistant Commissioner

for Media Relations

Brian PulleyAssistant Commissioner

for External Affairs

Matthew BankerAssistant Commissionerfor Institutional Services

Heather BrownDirector of

Media Relations

Jon KukaDirector of OVC Sport

Properties/IMG College

Jenny KulcharAdministrative Assistant

In addition to Kidd, other coaching legends in the OVC include Charles (Bubber) Murphy, whocoached at Middle Tennessee from 1947-1968, Western Kentucky's Jimmy Feix (1968-83),Wilburn Tucker (1954-67) and Don Wade (1968-82) of Tennessee Tech, Bill Ferguson (1967-77) of Murray State, Guy Penny (1959-67) of Morehead State and Boots Donnelly (1977-78at Austin Peay; 1979-1998 at Middle Tennessee). Current Eastern Illinois head coach BobSpoo has compiled 88 wins while his program has been a member of the OVC; that currentlyranks fifth all-time in league history.

A sampling of former OVC football stars, some of whom were All-Americans during their colle-giate careers before achieving stardom at the professional ranks, include Jim Youngbloodand Larry Schreiber (Tennessee Tech), Phil Simms (Morehead State), Virgil Livers and DaleLindsey (Western Kentucky), Myron Guyton and Chad Bratzke (Eastern Kentucky), CortlandFinnegan (Samford) and Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois). In 2008, former Tennessee Statestandout Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie became just the fourth NFL First Round draft pick inOVC history when he was selected 16th overall by the Arizona Cardinals. He would breakinto the starting lineup halfway through his rookie season and started at cornerback for theCardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. The OVC has had at least one former player named a NFLPro Bowl selection in each of the past four seasons.

Football wasn't the only sport in which the OVC was quickly gaining respect. In 1955, theOVC became only the second six-member league nationally to earn an automatic bid to theprestigious NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which, at that time, was limited to only 24participants. The Conference quickly proved worthy of that bid, as Morehead State defeatedMarshall (107-92) and Wayne State (95-84) in the 1956 tournament.

Fifteen years later, former OVC member Western Kentucky became the first and onlyConference team to reach the Final Four. The Hilltoppers defeated Jacksonville, Kentuckyand Ohio State before losing to Villanova in double overtime. WKU went on to finish in thirdplace after beating Kansas 77-75 in the consolation game.

Since that time, the OVC has recorded some of the biggest upsets in the history of the NCAATournament. Perhaps the most famous moment came in 1987, when Austin Peay came fromfourth place in the regular season to win the OVC Tournament and earn the league's auto-matic bid. The Governors drew powerful Illinois, and were such big underdogs, that ESPNbroadcaster Dick Vitale promised to stand on his head if APSU won the game. After a 68-67victory over the Illini, and a narrow 90-87 overtime loss to eventual Final Four participantProvidence in the second round, Vitale made good on his promise in a visit to Clarksville twomonths later.

Murray State added to the OVC's string of upsets in 1988 when it knocked off 14th-rankedNorth Carolina State, 78-75. The Racers' M&M Boys - Jeff Martin and Don Mann - combinedfor 39 points in the win. MSU nearly went on to the Sweet 16 that year, losing to eventualnational champion Kansas, 61-58. A bank shot by Mann that would've given the Racers aone-point lead rolled off the rim with three seconds left. In 1990 as a No. 16 seed, MurrayState took No. 1 seed Michigan State into overtime before falling 75-71; that game still marksthe closest a No. 16 seed has come to knocking off a No. 1 in men's tournament action. Morerecently, Murray State has dominated the OVC Tournament, reaching the championshipgame every year in the 1990's. The Racers' 14 OVC Tournament Championships are themost among all OVC schools.

The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross coun-try, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball,tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combinedmen's and women's sport of rifle.

Now in its seventh decade of competition, the Ohio Valley Conference has grown significantlyfrom its humble beginnings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it providesfor students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern KentuckyUniversity, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin PeayState University, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University, Southeast MissouriState University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University,Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.


TTTT HHHH EEEE OOOO HHHH IIII OOOO VVVV AAAA LLLL LLLL EEEE YYYY CCCC OOOO NNNN FFFF EEEE RRRR EEEE NNNN CCCC EEEEThursday, Sept. 2Eastern Kentucky at Missouri State, 6:00 p.m.Murray State at Kent State, 6:00 p.m.Southeast Missouri at Ball State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 4Eastern Illinois at Iowa, 11:00 a.m. (Big Ten Network)Cumberland at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m.Alabama A&M at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m.Jacksonville State at Ole Miss, TBATennessee Tech at Arkansas, TBAUT Martin at Tennessee, TBA

Saturday, Sept. 11Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.Eastern Kentucky at Louisville, 2:30 p.m. (WHAS-TV)Chattanooga at Jacksonville State, 6:00 p.m.*Murray State at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.Tennessee St. vs. Jackson St., 6:00 p.m. (Memphis)(FS South)Tennessee Tech at TCU, 6:00 p.m.UT Martin at Southeastern Louisiana, 6:00 p.m.Austin Peay at Middle Tennessee, TBA

Thursday, Sept. 16Lane College at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18Jacksonville State at Georgia State, 12:00 p.m.Eastern Kentucky at Chattanooga, 5:00 p.m.*Austin Peay at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m. (WazooSports)Murray State at Central Arkansas, 6:00 p.m.Southeast Missouri at Southern Illinois, 6:00 pm.*Eastern Illinois at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25*Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.Tennessee St. vs. Florida A&M, 2:30 p.m. (Atlanta, Ga.)(Versus)*UT Martin at Murray State, 6:00 p.m. (Wazoo Sports)*Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.Austin Peay at Wisconsin, TBA

Thursday, Sept. 30*UT Martin at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 2*SE Missouri at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. (WazooSports)Tennessee State vs. North Carolina A&T, 3:00 p.m.(Indianapolis)Kentucky State at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m.*Murray State at Jacksonville State, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9Missouri State at Murray State, 3:00 p.m.*Tennessee Tech at Austin Peay, 4:00 p.m.*Eastern Illinois at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m. (WazooSports)*Tennessee State at Southeast Missouri, 6:00 p.m.*Jacksonville State at UT Martin, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 16*Tennessee State at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m.*Southeast Missouri at Austin Peay, 6:00 p.m. (WazooSports)*Eastern Illinois at Tennessee Tech, 7:00 p.m.*Eastern Kentucky at UT Martin, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 23*Eastern Kentucky at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*Murray State at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.*Austin Peay at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m.*Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State, 6:00 p.m.(Wazoo)Lambuth at UT Martin, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 30*UT Martin at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m.*Murray St. at Eastern Kentucky, 2:00 p.m. (WazooSports)

Saturday, Nov. 6Southwest Baptist at Southeast Missouri, 1:00 p.m.*UT Martin at Austin Peay, 1:00 p.m.*Tennessee Tech at Murray State, 1:00 p.m.*Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State, 5:00 p.m.*Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky, 6:00 p.m.(Wazoo)

Saturday, Nov. 13*Murray State at Austin Peay, 1:00 p.m.Eastern Illinois at Illinois State, 1:00 p.m.*Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m.*Southeast Missouri at Jacksonville State, 3:00 p.m.*Tennessee State at UT Martin, 6:00 p.m. (WazooSports)

Saturday, Nov. 20*Austin Peay at Eastern Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.*Tennessee State at Murray State, 1:00 p.m.*Jacksonville State at Tennessee Tech, 6:00 p.m.(Wazoo)

Saturday, November 27FCS Playoffs First Round (campus sites)

Saturday, December 4FCS Playoffs Second Round (campus sites)

Saturday, December 11FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals (campus sites)

Friday, December 17/Saturday, December 18FCS Playoffs Semifinals (campus sites)

Friday, January 4FCS National Championship (Frisco, Texas)

* - Denotes OVC contestAll Times CENTRAL

dates and times subject to changeAll Conference games and home non-conference games

featuring OVC schools will be available live and on-demand at OVCSports.TV

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - The Ohio ValleyConference and Wazoo Sports have partnered tobroadcast the OVC Football "Game of the Week."The Wazoo Sports Network will begin airing the"Game of the Week" starting in September andrunning through November.

"Wazoo Sports is excited once again to partnerwith the OVC to bring college football fans the bestOVC Conference matchups," said Jeff Sheppard,Wazoo Sports Vice President of BusinessDevelopment and former University of KentuckyWildcat MVP.

"Television is important for the visibility of theOhio Valley Conference," said OVC CommissionerBeth DeBauche. "The OVC has many good storiesto tell and we hope through this football TV pack-age and partnership with Wazoo we are able toshare our stories throughout the Conference foot-print."

The 10-game schedule will feature every OVCschool at least twice during the season.

The OVC "Game of the Week" Schedule is as follows:Sept. 18 - Austin Peay at Tennessee State, 6 p.m.CT

Sept. 25 - UT Martin at Murray State, 6 p.m. p.m. CTOct. 2 - Southeast Missouri at Eastern Illinois, 1:30 p.m. CT

Oct. 9 - Eastern Illinois at Eastern Kentucky, 6 p.m.. CTOct. 16 - Southeast Missouri at Austin Peay, 6 p.m.. CT

Oct. 23 - Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State, 6 p.m. CTOct. 30 - Murray State at Eastern Kentucky, 2 p.m.. CT

Nov. 6 - Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky, 6 p.m.. CTNov. 13 - Tennessee State at UT Martin, 6 p.m.. CT

Nov. 20 - Jacksonville State at Tennessee Tech, 6 p.m. p.m.CT

The Ohio Valley Conference is currently in its63rd year and continues to build on the successthat has made it the nation's eighth-oldest NCAADivision I Conference. Now in its seventh decadeof competition, the Ohio Valley Conference hasgrown significantly from its humble beginnings. TheOVC is comprised of 11 schools that represent fivestates. Member institutions include Austin PeayState University, Eastern Illinois University, EasternKentucky University, Jacksonville State University,Morehead State University, Murray State University,Southeast Missouri State University, SouthernIllinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee StateUniversity, Tennessee Technological University andthe University of Tennessee at Martin.

Wazoo Sports, Inc. is a Regional Sports Networkthat delivers broadcasts of high school, NCAA,NAIA and youth sports LIVE & ON DEMAND viatelevision and the Internet.


Atlantic Coast College Division ChampionshipDecember 16, 1967UT Martin 25, West Chester State 8

ORLANDO, Fla. - Making its first-ever bowl game appearance in schoolhistory, UT Martin easily rolled past West Chester State (Pa.) 25-8 in the1967 Tangerine Bowl, the Atlantic Coast College Division Championship.

A strong defensive effort led by 6-6 defensive end Gordon Lambert producedtwo safeties and limited the Rams to just 17 yards rushing. West Chester,billed as the top small college team in the East, was the winner of the LambertCup. West Chester had averaged 40 points a game in the regular season.

Errol Hook, a 155-pound quarterback, made his first start of the season. Heset up the first TD and ran four yards for the finale. He was the game’s leadingrusher with 73 yards.

Played mostly in the rain, UT Martin had 314 yards total offense.UT Martin led 18-8 at the half. The only West Chester score came froma long punt return.

Gene Sides booted a school-record 69-yard punt in the contest

WestChesterState 0800-8 UTMartin 9907-25

UTM - Jim Wiggins 20 yard run (Lee Mayo kick)

UTM - Gordon Lambert safety (tackled Haynie in end zone)

WCS - Kunkleberger 74-yard punt return (Haynie pass to Wilkinson)

UTM - Gary Capers 20-yard pass from Allan Cox (Mayo kick)

UTM - Lambert safety (tackled Haynie in end zone)

UTM - Errol Hood 4-yard run (Mayo kick)

Attendance: 5,500

WCS UTM

First Downs 14 20

Yards Rushing 17 145

Yards Passing 169 169

Passes 18-35-2 12-32-1

Return Yardage 300 87

Punts 7-35 7-42

Yards Penalized 96 88

MARTIN-UTMartinwassuccessfulinitsfirst-everNCAADivisionIIPlayoffappearance,defeatingvisitingButlerUniversityofIndianapolis,Ind.,inarain-soakedcontest.

Acrowdofalmost5,000bravedtheinclimentweathertocheerthePacersinthehistoriccontest.AsteadyrainfellthroughoutthegameonthePacerStadiumturf,whichhadbeensoakedbymorethanfiveinchesofrain.

ThePacerdefenselimitedthenation’sDivisionIIleadingrusherandscorerSteveRobertsto70yardson25attempts.Thefrontfour,ledbyEmanuelMcNeil,JeromeRinehartandSamDudley,keptconstantpressureontheBulldogs.

ThePacer’srun‘n’shootoffensewasslowedbytheweather.Afterascorelessfirstquarter,UTMartinpostedastrongsecondframe.LeonReedfireda34-yardstriketoAndreLangleyandKiTokChuaddedfieldgoalsof44and49yards.UTMartinkeptcontrolinthesecondhalf.TheonlyButlerpointscamefollowingafumblebyreservequarterbackMitchLoweryathisown23.

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UTM-AndreLangley34-yardpassfromLeonReed(KiTokChukick).

UTM-FGChu44-yards

UTM-FGChu49-yards

UTM-FGChu39yards

UTM-ScottieMitchell6-yardrun(Chukick)

BU-JonBarron23-yardpassfromRonKiolbassa(kickedblocked)

Attendance:5000

UTM BU

FirstDowns 16 9

YardsRushing 34-49 31-35

YardsPassing 240 154

Passes 44-23-0 23-12-4

Punts 9-37 10-34

Fumbles 3-2 4-2

Penalties/yards 10/75 5/45

KINGSVILLE,Texas-HostTexasA&IputonaflawlessexhibitioninendingthePacer’shopesinaquarterfinalplayoffgame.

ThePacerswereguiltyoffiveturnoverswhiletheJavelinasplayederror-freefootball,muchtothedelightofthepartisianandsun-bakedcrowd.Thetemperatureatkickoffwas95degrees.

TailbackJohnnyBaileywouldwinatotalofthreeDivisionIIPlayeroftheYearAwards,butitwashard-runningfullbackHeathShermanwhodidthedamage.ShermankranforfourTD’s.

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UTM-AndreLangley34-yardpassfromLeonReed(KiTokChukick).

UTM-FGChu44-yards

UTM-FGChu49-yards

UTM-FGChu39yards

UTM-ScottieMitchell6-yardrun(Chukick)

BU-JonBarron23-yardpassfromRonKiolbassa(kickedblocked)

Attendance:5000

UTMA&I

FirstDowns1219

YardsRushing33-12959-278

YardsPassing132108

Passes33-13-217-8-0

Punts9-399-42

Fumbles6-32-0

Penalties/yards14/259/66

November 26, 2006 Southern Illinois 36, UT Martin 30

CARBONDALE, IL. --- No. 12 UT Martin was 57 seconds from advancing to the second round of the Football Championship when Southern Illinois rallied for a 36-30 victory over the visiting Skyhawks.

UT Martin finished the season with a 9-3 slate, a share of the Ohio Valley Conference championship and its first-ever appearance in the Division I Football Championship.

The Skyhawks built an early lead by taking advantage of freshman quarterback Greg Preston’s arm. Preston set up one touchdown with a 51-yard strike and then hooked up with Justin Glover for a touchdown. The Skyhawks led 21-7 at the half.

SIU’s Arkee Whitlock took over in the third quarter rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns. He added another touchdown in the fourth quarter giving the Salukis a 28-27 lead. Whitlock ended thegame with 207 rushing yards and four touchdowns against the Skyhawks.

The Skyhawks took a 30-28 lead with four minutes left in the game when Taylor Brown hit a 34-yard field goal. However, Salukis quarterback Nick Hill answered when he hit Alan Turner for a 45-yard touchdown in the final minute of the game. SIU added a two-point conversionand claimed the victory

UT Martin 14 7 6 3 -30Southern Illinois 0 7 14 15 -36

UTM - Don Chapman 1-yard run (Taylor Brown kick)

UTM - Jack Greenwood 51-yard interception return (Taylor Brown kick)

SIU - Arkee Whitlock 1-yard run (Craig Coffin kick)

UTM - Justin Glover 4-yard pass from Greg Preston (Taylor Brown kick)

UTM - Don Chapman 13-yard run (Taylor Brown kick failed)




UTM - Taylor Brown 34-yard field goal

SIU - Alan Turner 45-yard pass from Nick Hill

(Braden Jones pass from Nick Hill)

Attendance - 5694

UTM SIU

First Downs 17 20

Yards Rushing 42-162 45-221

Yards Passing 137 129

Passes 16-10-1 14-8-1

Punts 4 4

Fumbles 1 0

Penalties/yards 5-40 5-52

Jerry Reese will roll up his sleeves and dirty his hands as an NFL general manager, do not worry about that. He was about 10 when he started working in his great grand-father’s slaughterhouse in a backwoods corner of western Tennessee, shooting hogs through the eyes, cutting their necks, skinning them, making them bleed. The kid had to help his family pay some bills. He gutted pigs, goats, cows, just about anything that once moved. When that work dried up, Jerry chopped cotton and cut the cemetery grass. So no, this is one 40-something executive not afraid of building, or gutting, the football Giants. Jerry was raised on the banks of the Mississippi, one of nine family members getting by in a two-bedroom house, a home that in the early years didn’t offer the luxury of an indoor toilet. This was hard country living in Tiptonville, a town of 2,500 residents wedged between the Mississippi and Reelfoot Lake. The river could get angry, and almost every April the levee would break and the waters would flood the Reese home. Jerry was one of the resourceful ones at high tide. He’d end up in a boat to do his fishing on a nearby road. So yes, he’ll think outside of Tom Coughlin’s box. No great grandson of a sharecrop-per grows up to be general manager of the Giants without summoning the adventurous spirit of ol’ Huck Finn. In the wake of the Martin Luther King holiday, the Giants will introduce Jerry Reese as the first black general manager of either pro football team in the market. It will stand among the more profound social statements in NFL history. For the first time, the league will prove that a black man can rise to the top of a flag-ship franchise without having been a professional athlete. Reese understands the significance of the moment. He was just talking about it with his sister, Jackie, a high school teacher charged to straighten out suspended students. “Jerry can have such an impact on African-American boys,” Jackie said, “and he’s aware of that. He came from a nowhere place on the map, and now he’s ready to take on the world.”His mother, Ozella, had a thing or two to do with all that. She worked in a garment fac-tory to feed her two boys and five girls; her eighth child died young in a car wreck. After the factory closed, Ozella became a prison guard at the state pen. The children followed the lead of their mother and stepfather, Clarence Garland, a state parks em-ployee who treated them as his own. “They all grew up working,” Ozella said.

They grew up accepting the importance of education -- all seven attended college. Some 120 miles north of Memphis, Tiptonville is the seat of Lake County, among the three poorest counties in the state. The community survives on the prison, the county’s largest employer, and on the Reelfoot tourists who come to see its bald eagles. The community survives on the hopes of its people. Tiptonville was home to Clifton B. Cates, 19th commandant of the Marine Corps and hero of World Wars I and II. It is now home to Jerry Reese, a 5-foot-9 small-college safety about to become the biggest Giant of all. “A natural born leader,” said Cliff Sturdivant, Reese’s coach at Lake County High. Jerry was a quarterback at Lake County, the first to lead the Falcons to a state title. The one time his 14-0 senior season was threatened, Reese ran back the second-half kickoff for a touchdown against archrival Halls High. “I coached for 20 years,” Sturdivant said, “and he’s got the biggest heart of any player I’ve ever seen.” Mike Hutchens felt the full force of that heartbeat. Long before he covered Reese’s career at the University of Tennessee-Martin as a reporter for The Messenger of Union City, Hutchens intercepted one of Jerry’s passes in a state playoff game. On the return, Hutchens was too busy looking for daylight, reaching for glory, to notice the toy freight train bearing down on him. Reese delivered payback in a teeth-rattling, snot-busting way. “I’d never, ever been hit like that,” Hutchens said. “And Jerry just got up and grinned at me.” A field general, Hutchens called the high school quarterback. A fearless competitor, Hutchens called the UT Martin safety. Even without exceptional speed, Reese made a lasting impression as a college player. He intercepted enough passes and pancaked enough receivers to win induction into the UT Martin Hall of Fame. “Jerry couldn’t have been more than 150 pounds when he got here,” said Bill Kaler, the assistant AD who did two tours of Vietnam as an Army colonel, “and I saw him hit a kid so hard in a spring game I thought he killed him. Pound for pound, Jerry’s the tough-est guy I’ve ever met.” As a graduate assistant, Reese slept on the couch belonging to Jeremiah Davis, the UT Martin aide who would become a Giants scout. “Jerry wasn’t the low man on the totem pole,” said Vickie Reynolds, the office secretary and Reese friend. “He was beneath the totem pole. But he turned out to be an unbelievable worker.”

Former UT Martin Assistant Named Head Coach of Pittsburgh Steelers

Former UT Martin assistant coach, Mike Tomlin, joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 16th head coach in team history January 21, 2007. Tomlin replaced the legendary Bill Cower as Steelers and became the second youngest head coach in the NFL. Tomlin was a part of the UT Martin staff during the 1997 season, under the direction of Skyhawk head coach Jim Marshall.

JERRY REESEGENERAL MANAGER, NEW YORK GIANTS

1981-84 UT Martin Defensive Back Two-Time All-Gulf South Conference Among All-Time Leaders Interceptions Three-Time GSC Defensive Player of Week

1984 UT Martin MVP

1985-87 UT Martin Graduate Assistant

1988-92 UT Martin Assistant Coach (Secondary)

1993-94 UT Martin Assistant Head Coach (Receivers Coach)

1995 Inducted into UT Martin Athletics Hall of Fame

1994-99 New York Giants Scout

1999-02 New York Giants Assistant in Pro Personnel

2002-06 New York Giants Director of Player Personnel

2007 New York Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager

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Reese broke down film, recruited junior college players from more depressed areas than his own and moved up the coaching staff ladder. In 1994, Davis helped him get a scouting job with the Giants. Reese immediately stood out. He knew talent, and knew how to articulate his knowledge of talent. Ernie Accorsi realized he had to get this scout off the road, get him in a jacket and tie. Reese was terrified of New Jersey real estate prices, but Accorsi convinced him to make the move. The GM jumped Reese over veteran scouts to make him Dave Gettleman’s as-sistant in pro personnel, and then jumped him over more experienced candidates to name him director of player personnel. Accorsi loved his charisma, his confidence, his ability to lead. Reese walked into a draft room full of grizzled scouts looking sideways at the wonder boy, and he needed 10 minutes to take command of that room without alienating a soul.Reese passionately fought for Osi Umenyiora, another small college player from the South, when many observers thought that pick was a second-round reach. “Everything my son has touched since high school,” Ozella said, “has turned to gold.” Now all of Tiptonville believes Reese to be the best leader to come out of UT Martin since Pat Summitt. Evan Jones, editor of The Lake County Banner, a weekly paper that goes to bed Tuesday night, said he was hoping Reese would be named before deadline. “It’s our lead story on the front page,” Jones said. The story is of a farmboy who would make $25 in the slaughterhouse and the cot-ton field, and give $20 to his mother. The story is of a high school and college graduate who worked to pay his great-grandmother’s bills. “It sounds like we’re pushing Jerry for president,” said Danelle Fabianich, a UT Mar-tin assistant AD. “We just want people to know Jerry is a good southern gentleman.” Jerry Reese used to send back Giants hats and shirts to his friends and neighbors on the Mississippi. As general manager of a flagship NFL franchise, he’ll send back something worth a little more. Hope.

This column is reprinted with permission of Ian O’Connor and the The Record. It originally appeared in the Jan. 14, 2007 edition.

Player Pos. Team Years

RomelAndrews DE HamiltonTiger-Cats(C) 1986-87,

90-95

*JohnBurch RB PhoenixCardinals 1989

Raleigh-DurhamSkyhawks(WLAF)1991

*MarkCalixte LB CalgaryStampeders(C) 2003

HunterCarter LB JacksonvilleSharks(W) 1974

TonyChampion WR HamiltonTiger-Cats(C) 1985-88,

90-92

SanDiegoChargers 1987

GreenBayPackers 1990

EdCochran OG MiamiDolphins 1969

*MikeCrangle DE NewOrleansSaints 1972

SamDudley DE SeattleSeahawks 1989

*BobbyFowler RB NewYorkJets 1962

RonaldGeorge WR NewOrleansSaints 1978

JoeGibbs OT St.LouisRams 2010

MarkGuy WR SaskatchewanRoughriders(C) 1989-90

MickeyHamilton PK PittsburghSteelers 1977

BobbyHayes RB DenverBroncos 1968

NateHolmes RB MiamiDolphins 1973

CedricHosea RB SeattleSeahawks 1988

SanDiegoChargers 1989

ErnestJackson WR WinnipegBlueBombers(C) 1989

GordonLambert DE DenverBroncos 1968-69

AndreLangley WR PhoenixCardinals 1989

DetroitDrive(A) 1992-93

MassMarauders(A) 1994

CharlotteRage(A) 1995-96

*RonLewellen DT OaklandRaiders 1967

*WilliamMackall WR IndianapolisColts 1989

Player Pos. Team Years

*EmanuelMcNeil DT NewEnglandPatriots 1989

NewYorkJets 1990

WinnipegBlueBombers(C) 1991-92

PaulManard LB HoustonOilers 1973

*JulianNunamaker DT BuffaloBills 1968-72

TerryPeppers C DallasCowboys 1972

JimmyRandolph DB PittsburghSteelers 1978

PaulRandolph LB KansasCityChiefs 1988


MontrealAlouettes(C) 1996-97

LeonReed QB WinnipegBlueBombers(C) 1989-94

*JeromeRinehart DE NewYorkGiants 1989


GeneSides P HoustonOilers 1968

NickStamper DB BaltimoreRavens 2003

*JoeTaffoni OG NewYorkGiants 1967-73

JimThornhill DT ClevelandBrowns 1972

FredThomas DB SeattleSeahawks 1995-99

NewOrleansSaints 2000-2007

LarryWashington RB EdmontonEskimos(C) 1977-80

DannyWatkins LB OaklandRaiders 1978

*DavidWilliams DB AtlantaFalcons 1978

DanaWitten WR PittsburghSteelers 1978

*Draft selections, others signed as free agents

(C) Canadian Football League

(W) World Football League

(WLAF) World League of American Football

(A) Arena Football League

Joe TafonniNew York Giants

Nate HolmesMiami Dolphins

Mark CalixteCalgary Stampeders

Fred ThomasNew Orleans Saints

Jonathan Burch William Mackall Emanuel McNeil Jerome Rinehart

In1988,UTMartinhadfourplayersenterintotheranksoftheNationalFootballLeaguedraft,believedtobeafirstforanyprogrambelowtheNCAADivisionIleveltohavethatmanyplayersselectedintoasingledraft.Inaddition,threeplayerssignedcontractstoplayintheCanadianFootballLeague,andtwootherssignedNFLfreeagentcontracts.

AsanNCAADivisionIIschool,theformerPacerswereallottedatotalof40scholarships.UTMartinpostedan11-2overallrecordandwastri-championsoftheGulfSouthConferencealongwithadvancingtotheDivisionIIquarterfinalsin1988.

ThePacerdrafteesincludedrunningbackJohnBurchwiththePhoenixCardinalsintheeighthround,widereceiverWilliamMackallwiththeIndianapolisColtsintheninth,defensivetackleEmanuelMcNeiltotheNewEnglandPatriotsinthe10th,anddefensiveendJeromeRineharttotheNewYorkGiantsasalinebackerinthe11th.

ThetwoplayerstosignfreeagentcontractsweredefensiveendSamDudleyandwidereceiverAndreLangley.DudleyinkedwiththeSeattleSeahawks.Langleyhadayearofeligibilityremaining,butasafifth-yearsenioroptedtoentertheproranks,signingwiththeCardinals.

TheCFL-boundplayersincludedquarterbackLeonReedandreceiversMarkGuyandErnestJackson.ReedandJacksonsignedwiththeWinnipegBlueBombersandGuywiththeSaskatchewanRoughRiders.

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