A&M-C game notes vs. Arkansas Montecello

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO (0-1)

at TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE (0-0, 0-0, 0-0)

September 6, 2003 • Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas • 6:00 p.m.

A&M-Commerce Radio: KETR (88.9) Commerce, 5:30 p.m.

A&M-COMMERCE LIONS (0-0, 0-0, 0-0)

Sept. 6 ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 6:00

Sept. 13 at Southern Arkansas 7:00

Sept. 20 at East Central (Okla.) 6:00

Sept. 27 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA† 6:00

Oct. 4 at Southeastern Oklahoma† 2:30

Oct. 11 at Texas A&M-Kingsville* 7:00

Oct. 18 WEST TEXAS A&M* 2:00

Oct. 25 at Eastern New Mexico* 2:00

Nov. 1 ABILENE CHRISTIAN* 2:00

Nov. 8 at Angelo State* 2:00

Nov. 15 MIDWESTERN STATE* 2:00

* Lone Star Conference South Game

† Lone Star Conference North Crossover Game

A&M-COMMERCE QUICK FACTS

Enrollment 8,488

Colors Blue & Gold

President Dr. Keith McFarland

Athletic Director Paul Peak

Head Coach Eddie Brister

Phone (903) 886-5564

SID Bill Powers

Phone (903) 886-5131

Fax (903) 468-3027

Home (903) 886-1280

Press Box (903) 468-6089

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO QUICK FACTS

Enrollment 2,400

Colors Green & White

Head Coach Gregg Ricono

Phone (870) 460-1817

SID Steve Fuller

Phone (870) 460-1574

Fax (870) 460-1174

Home (870) tba

Press Box (870) 460-1068

LET’S PLAY BALL!! The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions open their 2003 season Saturday when they face the Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils.

The Lions look to bounce back from last season’s 2-8 overall record that had them 2-6 in all Lone Star Conference play and 1-5 in the LSC South. The Boll Weevils are 0-1 on the young season, opening last Saturday at Division I-AA Southeastern Louisiana. UAM held a fourth quarter lead on the ressurected SLU squad, but lost in SLU’s first game in 17 years 22-17.

The calling card for the A&M-Commerce Lions for 2003 is defense, led by one of the most talented linebacking corps in NCAA Division II football. LB John Paul Mulligan (6-2, 250, Sr-3L, Arlington/Lamar), a 2001 first-team All-Lone Star Conference South performer, returns after obtaining a hardship redshirt from a knee injury last year. He’s averaged over seven tackles a game since the start of his sophomore season. LB Tay Weatherspoon (6-0, 240, Jr-1L, Jasper) was an honorable mention All-LSC South selection in 2001 and the Lions welcome LB Jared Williams (6-2, 240, Jr-Tr, Bridge City) who was a honorable mention All-Southland Conference pick at Division I-AA Stephen F. Austin in 2001. The defensive line is anchored by Daktronics All-West Region second-teamer DE Derrick Crawford (6-4, 295, Sr-2L, Avon Park, Fla.) who led the team with 11 tackles for losses last season and five quarterback sacks. Returning to the d-line is NT Terrance Smith (6-2, 275, So-1L, Garland) who was the Lions defensive line MVP in 2001.

Offensively, A&M-Commerce returns RB Joel Tudman (6-0, 220, Sr-2L, Amarillo/Palo Duro) who was the team’s second-leading rusher last season, despite playing only four games before a season-ending knee injury. The powerful Tudman averages 3.9 yards a carry. Also returning is QB Justin Simons (6-0, 190, Sr-2L, Vancouver, Wash./Columbia River) who ranked ninth in the LSC in passing a season ago with 1,372 yards.

The Lion special teams feature P Chris Miller (6-3, 200, Jr-1L, Plano) who led the LSC and ranked 12th nationally in punting with a 40.9 yard average.

The Boll Weevils of coach Gregg Ricono played an strong game at Southeastern Louisiana with a bad snap on a punt in the rain spoiling what looked to be an upset. The Weevils were led offensively by QB Cory Allred (5-11, 175, Jr-JC, Lancaster, Calif.) who completed 16-of-31 passes for 250 yards with two touchdown and no interceptions.

His favorite target was TE Devon Stewart (6-1, 220, Sr-1L, Lancaster, Calif.) who hauled in eight passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, UAM had a trio of players lead the tackle chart as WS Dewayne Perkins (5-10, 180, Fr-HS, Bossier City, La.), FS Demathus Ledet (5-10, 175, So.) and CB Daniel Henderson (5-11, 190, Sr-3L, Ashdown, Ark.) all chalked up 10 stops.

UAM rolled up 319 total yards of offense, while holding SLU to 256 yards.

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO BOLL WEEVILS (0-1)

Aug. 30 at Southeastern Louisiana L, 17-22

Sept. 6 at A&M-COMMERCE 6:00

Sept. 13 Open

Sept. 20 WEST ALABAMA* 2:00

Sept. 27 at North Alabama* 6:00

Oct. 4 at Central Arkansas* 6:00

Oct. 11 VALDOSTA STATE* 2:00

Oct. 18 at Ouachita Baptist* 1:30

Oct. 25 HARDING* 3:00

Nov. 1 SOUTHERN ARKANSAS* 2:00

Nov. 8 at Henderson State* 3:00

Nov. 15 DELTA STATE* 2:00

* Gulf South Conference Game

THE FIELD BOSS Beginning his fifth season as the Lions head coach, Eddie Brister has a 18-25 record. Brister is just the fourth head coach of the Lions in the last 48 years. Before arriving at A&M-Commerce, Brister spent seven years as the offensive coordinator at NCAA Division I-AA Stephen F. Austin State University, in the Southland Football League. He helped SFA to a pair of I-AA playoff appearances, including a semifinal berth in 1995. During his tenure, the Lumberjacks were ranked in the I-AA Top 25 every week for five years.

Prior to SFA, Brister was the head coach at Willowridge High School in Fort Bend, where he posted a 37-7-1 record with two state quarterfinal berths.

A 1972 graduate of Austin College, Brister earned his master’s from A&M Commerce in 1975 and coached at Sherman, Electra, Lewisville, Allen and Howe before going to Willowridge.

LONE STAR CONFERENCE STANDINGS

South Division Division Overall

Midwestern State 0-0 1-0

West Texas A&M 0-0 1-0

Texas A&M-Commerce 0-0 0-0

Abilene Christian 0-0 0-0

Angelo State 0-0 0-0

Eastern New Mexico 0-0 0-0

Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-0 0-0

North Division Division Overall

Central Oklahoma 0-0 0-0

Northeastern State 0-0 0-0

Southeastern Oklahoma 0-0 0-0

Southwestern Oklahoma 0-0 0-0

Tarleton State 0-0 0-0

East Central 0-0 0-1

LSC OVERALL STANDINGS (Div. & Crossover)

Texas A&M-Commerce 0-0 .000

Abilene Christian 0-0 .000

Angelo State 0-0 .000

Central Oklahoma 0-0 .000

East Central 0-0 .000

Eastern New Mexico 0-0 .000

Midwestern State 0-0 .000

Northeastern State 0-0 .000

Southeastern Okla. 0-0 .000

Southwestern Oklahoma 0-0 .000

Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-0 .000

Tarleton State 0-0 .000

West Texas A&M 0-0 .000

THIS WEEK

Thursday, Sept. 4

Abilene Christian at Central Arkansas, 6:00

Southern Arkansas at Tarleton State, 7:00

Texas A&M-Kingsville at Portland State, 9:05

Saturday, Sept. 6

Mesa State at Central Oklahoma, 1:00

Eastern New Mexico at Adams State, 2:00

Arkansas-Monticello at A&M-Commerce, 6:00

Angelo State at Texas State, 6:00

Harding at East Central, 6:00

Midwestern State at Sam Houston, 6:00

Arkansas Tech at Northeastern State, 7:00

Southeastern Okla. at Ouachita Baptist, 7:00

West Texas A&M at Southwestern Okla., 7:00

LAST WEEK

Thursday, Aug. 28

Midwestern State 27, Arkansas Tech 12

Southwest Missouri State 48, East Central 0

Saturday, Sept. 6

West Texas A&M 42, Okla. Panhandle State 21

LION OPPONENTS IN ACTION

OPPONENT THIS WEEK LAST WEEK

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO at A&M-Commerce lost at Southeastern La. 17-22

Southern Arkansas at Tarleton State (Thurs) did not play

East Central HARDING lost at Southwest Missouri 0-48

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA MESA STATE did not play

Southeastern Oklahoma at Ouachita Baptist did not play

Texas A&M-Kingsville at Portland State (Thurs) did not play

WEST TEXAS A&M at Southwestern Okla. def. Okla. Panhandle St. 42-21

Eastern New Mexico at Adams State did not play

ABILENE CHRISTIAN at Central Arkansas (Thurs) did not play

Angelo State at Texas State-San Marcos did not play

MIDWESTERN STATE at Sam Houston State def. Arkansas Tech 27-12

ON THE AIR For the 28th season, the flagship station for Texas A&M-Commerce athletics, KETR (88.9 fm) "The New Lion" will originate the Lion broadcasts. Making his debut at the play-by-play microphone is new KETR Sports Director Mike Young an award-winning veteran last at WBAP in Fort Worth/Dallas. Joining Young is another newcomer Kevin Jefferies with the color commentary. Coverage begins 30 minutes before kickoff and concludes with a complete wrapup program. The broadcast can also be heard over subscription phone service via TEAMLINE® at 1-800-846-4700 ext. 0669.

MEASURING UP Here’s how the Lions and Indians match-up size-wise.

A&M-C Position UAM

Ht Wt Ht Wt

6-3 291 Offensive Line 6-2 312

5-11 189 Receivers 5-10 182

6-2 213 Offensive Backs 6-0 198

6-3 275 Defensive Line 6-2 237

6-2 243 Linebackers 6-0 219

6-0 191 Defensive Backs 5-11 184

THE SERIES This is the first-ever meeting between the Lions and the Boll Weevils.

SEASON OPENERS The Lions have good record in season openers with a 47-36-2 (.565) record in openers dating back to 1914. A&M-Commerce is 2-2 in the opener in the Eddie Brister era, 1-1 in Commerce. The Lions have a 24-11-2 (.676) record in Commerce to open the season and 15-7-1 (.674) in curtain raisers at Memorial Stadium. The Lions lost their season opener last year to Southern Arkansas 27-23 in Commerce after the original first game against Southwestern Assemblies of God was cancelled by SAGU. The Lions are 4-4 against teams from Arkansas in the season opener.

MEMORIAL STADIUM The Lions are tough in defending the turf at Memorial Stadium in Commerce. The stadium is hosting it’s 53rd season of football, is dedicated to the 78 former students who died in World War II. The Lions hold a 175-83-8 (.673) record at Memorial Stadium, were 36-16 (.792) at home in the 1990’s and are 9-5 (.643) in the 2000’s.

The Stadium has been the site of several big Lions wins, including the 1972 NAIA National Championship victory over Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 21-18, and a thrilling last-second 36-35 Lone Star Conference Championship win over Stephen F. Austin in 1969.

TOUGH SCHEDULE The Lions have a strong schedule again in 2003. Three of the 11 Lion opponents open the season in the AFCA Division II Top 25 with Texas A&M-Kingsville fifth, Southern Arkansas 20th and Abilene Christian 23rd. Four more received votes in the first two polls this year (Midwestern State, Central Oklahoma, East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma).

WE MISSED YOU The Lions return several key players that either missed or did not play half of the season in 2002. Among those folks who could make an impact on 2003 are RB Joel Tudman (injured in fourth game, did not return), LB John Paul Mulligan (injured in second game, did not return, earned medical hardship), LB Tay Weatherspoon (did not play) and NT Terrance Smith (did not play).

MIGHTY MULLIGAN LB John Paul Mulligan (6-3, 250, Sr-3L, Arlington/Lamar) is among the top linebackers in the country and was selected a 2002 preseason All-American by D2Football.com. He was also chosen as preseason All-West Region by the website last year before being felled by a knee injury in the second game. He is back for his final season as a Lion, which could be his strongest as well. A first-team All-Lone Star Conference South performer in 2001, Mulligan led the Lions with 20 tackles when he went down in game two. He also had one fumble recovery. In 2001, he led the Lions in tackles and was third on the team as a sophomore. For his career, Mulligan has collected 167 total tackles (only seven as a freshman), with an average of 5.4 per game. His tackle average from his sophomore year on is 7.3 per game.

CRUNCHIN’ CRAWFORD DE Derrick Crawford (6-4, 295, Sr-1L, Avon Park, Fla.) is out to make his mark for his senior season. A second-team All-Lone Star Conference South selection last year, Crawford led the Lions in 2003 with 11 tackles for loses (-36 yards) and five quarterback sacks (-21 yards) despite playing most of the time at defensive tackle. Also named second-team Daktronics All-West Region last year, he was fourth on the team in total tackles with 64 stops. He averages 4.75 tackles a game for his career.

SIMONS COLLECTS THE YARDS QB Justin Simons (6-0, 190, Sr-2L, Vancouver, Wash./Columbia River) returns for his third season as the Lion signal caller. He ranked ninth among LSC passers by completing 111-of-197 passes (.563) for 1,372 yards with eight touchdowns and six interceptions. He averaged 137.2 yards a game and tallied a 122.2 efficiency rating. Simons (pronounced sihm-uhns) has completed 184-of-354 passes (.520) for his career at A&M-C for 2,300 yards with 12 TDs and 16 interceptions.

TALENTED TUDMAN RB Joel Tudman (6-0, 220, Sr-2L, Amarillo/Palo Duro) looks to make up ground from last season. Tudman rushed for 318 yards on 82 carries (3.9 per carry) when he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Southeastern Oklahoma in the fourth game of the year. He still finished as the second-leading rusher for the Lions. Tudman recorded 124 yards at Central Oklahoma and 90 yards early in the fourth quarter against Southeastern when he went down. After surgery last fall, Tudman came back in the spring to run track for the Lions and led the team in the 100 meters, placing fourth at the LSC Championships with a windy 10.59.

POWERFUL PUNTER The only first-team All-Lone Star Conference South performer returning to the Lions from 2002, P Chris Miller (6-3, 200, Sr-1L, Plano) is one of the key weapons in the Lion arsenal. Miller led the Lone Star Conference and was 12th in NCAA Division II with a 40.9 yard punting average after hitting 56 punts for 2,288 yards. His long of the season was 59 yards with 10 punts inside the 20 and eight punts better than 50 yards. A rocket launcher in the U.S. Army for three years before going into private business then returning to college, Miller played the 1996 season at Midwestern State (with a 41.7 average).

NEW FACES The Lions have several newcomers for the 2003 season (56 reported for the start of fall camp). Among the more notable are LB Jared Williams (6-2, 240, Jr-Tr, Bridge City) who redshirted with the Lions in 2002 after earning second-team All-Southland Conference honors as the number two tackler at Stephen F. Austin in 2001. RB Malcolm Isom (5-8, 185, So-Tr, Newton) played at New Hampshire last year and averaged 9.4 yards a carry before being felled by a knee injury. OG Ryan Graves (6-1, 310, So-Tr, Waco) was an honorable mention All-Southland player last year at Southwest Texas (now Texas State), earning SWT’s Outstanding Freshman of the Year honors. LB Justin Thomas (6-1, 240, Sr-Tr, Spencer, Okla.) came to the Lions after four years at Notre Dame. He played in all 13 games for the Fighting Irish, including the Gator Bowl. The honorable mention USA Today High School All-American did not see action in his sophomore season and has one season of eligibility. TE John Wingate (6-4, 245, Jr-Tr, Houston/Elsik) redshirted last season at Iowa State. He was an all-conference performer at Tyler JC.

QUOTING EDDIE BRISTER

On Opening the Season: "We have been waiting for this game since last year. We feel we have something to prove and we’re excited about playing."

On the Lions: "We’ve had our moments in fall camp. The defense is ahead of the curve and our offense is coming along. We’ll be ready Saturday."

On Arkansas-Monticello: "They are a much improved football team from last year. Their recruiting helped both from transfers and incoming freshmen and it showed last week. They opened with a tough opponent that no one really knew about and nearly beat ‘em. "

On the Boll Weevil Offense: "Arkansas-Monticello has good receivers and an outstanding quarterback. (QB) Cory Allred is an athlete and did a great job in the opener."

On the Boll Weevil Defense: "The Boll Weevils are quick and athletic defensively. They’ve got a strong secondary. (CB) Daniel Henderson is very good and a great cover man."

On the Lion Fans: "Our fans are great. They hung in there with us last season and we appreciate it. We want everyone to come out and watch this club play."

AFCA NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL POLL

September 2, 2003

1. Grand Valley State (Mich.)

2. Valdosta State (Ga.)

3. Carson-Newman (Tenn.)

4. Northwest Missouri State

5. Texas A&M-Kingsville

6. Indiana (Pa.)

7. Saginaw Valley State (Mich.)

8. St. Cloud State (Minn.)

9. Pittsburg State (Kan.)

10. Tuskegee (Ala.)

11. Minnesota-Duluth

12. Central Missouri State

13. Catawba (N.C.)

14. Tarleton State (Texas)

15. Bloomsburg (Pa.)

16. Chadron State (Neb.)

17. Fayetteville State (N.C.)

18. Nebraska-Omaha

19. Central Arkansas

20. Southern Arkansas

21. Shepherd (W.Va.)

22. Central Washington

23. Abilene Christian

24. North Dakota

25. Findlay (Ohio)

Others receiving votes: East Stroudsburg (Pa.), Emporia State (Kan.), Midwestern State (Texas), Harding (Ark.), Winona State (Minn.), Slippery Rock (Pa.), Nebraska-Kearney, C.W. Post (N.Y.), Clarion (Pa.), Western Washington, Shippensburg (Pa.), North Dakota State, Bentley (Mass.), Central Oklahoma, Bowie State (Md.), West Chester (Pa.), Virginia State.

NCAA DIVISION II WEST REGION RANKINGS

FINAL 2002 -- November 11, 2002

1. Central Washington

2. Nebraska-Kearney

3. Texas A&M-Kingsville

4. California-Davis

5. Eastern New Mexico

6. Chadron State (Neb.)

7. Tarleton State (Texas)

8. Western Washington

9. Abilene Christian

10. Midwestern State (Texas)

THE LAST TIME

...A Shutout occured

A&M-C – Abilene Christian at Shotwell Stadium, 11/2/96, 17-0

Against A&M-C – Texas A&M-Kingsville at Memorial Stadium, 10/7/00, 0-7

...A Pass Interception was returned for TD

A&M-C – Brandon Reed vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville at Javelina Stadium, 10/6/01, 40 yards

Against A&M-C – Marcus Stenix, Midwestern State at WF Memorial Stadium, 11/16/02, 25 yards

...A Punt was returned for TD

A&M-C – Kasey Vestal vs. Abilene Christian at Pennington Field, 9/13/97, 51 yards

Against A&M-C – Marcus Charles, Angelo State at Memorial Stadium, 11/9/02, 55 yards

...A Blocked Field Goal was returned for TD

A&M-C – Kit Morton at Eastern New Mexico, 10/21/89, 51 yards

Against A&M-C – Undocumented since 1952

...A Blocked Punt was returned for a TD

A&M-C – Myron Davis vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville at Javelina Stadium, 10/6/01, 45 yards

Against A&M-C – Columbus Wooley, Midwestern State at WF Memorial Stadium, 9/22/01, 5 yards

...A Fumble was returned for a TD

A&M-C – Bishop Curry vs. Central Oklahoma at Wantland Stadium, 9/28/02, 3 yards

Against A&M-C – Jaime Bueno, Abilene Christian at Shotwell Stadium, 11/2/02, 0 yards

...A Kickoff was returned for a TD

A&M-C – Jason Smith vs. Tarleton State at Memorial Stadium, 11/16/95, 94 yards

Against A&M-C – Chris Kuykendall, Southeastern Oklahoma State at Laird Field, 9/17/98, 80 yards

...An Opening Kickoff was returned for a TD

A&M-C – Jason Smith vs. Tarleton State at Memorial Stadium, 11/16/95, 94 yards

Against A&M-C – Marcus Jackson, Southern Arkansas at Wilkins Stadium, 9/15/90, 87 yards

...A Safety was recorded

A&M-C – Lions vs. Eastern New Mexico at Memorial Stadium, 10/26/02, Greyhounds fumble punt return and knock it out of endzone.

Against A&M-C – Texas A&M-Kingsville at Memorial Stadium, 10/12/02, Lion P Chris Miller drops snap out of end zone.

...A Team was held to less than 200 yards total offense

A&M-C – 175 yards (49 plays), Abilene Christian at Shotwell Stadium, 11/2/02

Against A&M-C – 165 yards (66 plays), Angelo State at San Angelo Stadium, 11/3/01

...A Team gained over 600 yards total offense

A&M-C – 660 yards (78 plays) vs. Central Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium, 10/5/91

Against A&M-C – 600 yards (71 plays), Tarleton State at Memorial Stadium, 10/15/97

...A Team passed for less than 100 yards

A&M-C – 88 yards (10-15-0) vs. Angelo State at Memorial Stadium, 11/9/02

Against A&M-C – 88 yards (8-18-1), Angelo State at Memorial Stadium, 11/9/02

...A Team passed for over 400 yards

A&M-C – 408 yards at Tarleton State, 11/16/96

Against A&M-C – 448 yards, Tarleton State at Memorial Stadium, 10/15/97

...A Team rushed for under 100 yards

A&M-C – 34 yard vs. Midwestern State at WF Memorial Stadium, 11/16/02

Against A&M-C – 94 yards, Texas A&M-Kingsville at Javelina Stadium, 10/6/01

...A Team rushed for over 400 yards

A&M-C – 464 yards vs. Southwest Texas State at Memorial Stadium, 11/15/52

Against A&M-C – 400 yards, Cameron at Cameron Stadium, 11/12/88

...A Team scored over 50 points

A&M-C – 52 points vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Memorial Stadium, 9/26/98 (52-12)

Against A&M-C – 56 points, Midwestern State at WF Memorial Stadium, 11/16/02 (20-56)

An Individual

...Rushed for over 200 yards

A&M-C – 238 yards, Demetrius Rector vs. Central Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium, 9/15/01

Against A&M-C – 204 yards, Gerome Castleberry, East Central, at Memorial Stadium, 9/21/02

...Passed for over 300 yards

A&M-C – 408 yards, Cole Cayce vs. Tarleton State at TSU Memorial Stadium, 11/16/96

Against A&M-C – 323 yards by Chad Cole, Tarleton State at TSU Memorial Stadium, 10/14/98

...Scored four or more touchdowns

A&M-C – 4, James Epps vs. Eastern New Mexico at Greyhound Stadium, 10/26/96

Against A&M-C – 4, Stanley Veasley, Angelo State, at Memorial Stadium 11/9/96

STAT COMPARISON

TEAM STATISTICS

TOTAL OFFENSE

A&M-C 252.8 (13th, LSC)

MSU 357.1 (6th, LSC)

RUSHING OFFENSE

A&M-C 95.2 (12th, LSC)

MSU 169.2 (5th, LSC)

PASSING OFFENSE

A&M-C 157.6 (10th, LSC)

MSU 187.9 (5th, LSC)

SCORING OFFENSE

A&M-C 15.7 (12th, LSC)

MSU 27.3 (4th, LSC)

TOTAL DEFENSE

A&M-C 321.7 (6th, LSC)

MSU 314.5 (4th, LSC)

RUSHING DEFENSE

A&M-C 199.8 (12th, LSC)

MSU 151.5 (8th, LSC)

PASSING DEFENSE

A&M-C 121.9 (2nd, LSC)

MSU 163.0 (4th, LSC)

SCORING DEFENSE

A&M-C 23.9 (9th, LSC)

MSU 19.1 (3rd, LSC)

TURNOVER MARGIN

A&M-C +0 / 0.00 pg (7th, LSC)

MSU +8 /+0.80 pg (3rd, LSC)

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING

A&M-C: Adrian Barnes, 36.4 ypg (NR, LSC)

MSU: Jerrold Fuqua, 92.6 ypg (4th, LSC)

PASSING

A&M-C: Justin Simons, 120.9 ypg (10th, LSC)

MSU: Phillip Boggs, 167.6 ypg (5th, LSC)

RECEIVING

A&M-C: Cedric Bonner, 48.4 ypg (NR, LSC)

MSU: Chris Chatman, 62.4 ypg (6th, LSC)

Texas A&M-Commerce Depth Chart

As of August 29, 2003

OFFENSE

QB 12 Justin Simons (6-0, 190, Sr-2L, Vancouver, WA)

14 Jonny Louvier (6-1, 190, Fr-RS, Gladewater)

9 Miles Durham (6-3, 210, Fr-RS, Fort Worth)

8 Beau Dodson (6-2, 215, Fr-RS, Hurst)

RB 19 Joel Tudman (6-1, 220, Sr-2L, Amarillo)

10 Malcolm Isom (5-8, 185, So-Tr, Newton)

FB 16 Demarquis Price (6-4, 230, So-1L, Winona)

49 Jake Logan (5-11, 215, Jr-JC, Coffeyville, KS)

WR 1 Jarrod Webb (5-11, 165, So-RS, Fort Worth)

87 LaRon Mitchell (6-2, 220, Jr-JC, Los Banos, CA)

WR 5 Victor Bennett (5-10, 180, So-1L, Marshall)

7 Rodd Taylor (5-11, 190, Sr-3L, Arlington)

FL 83 Willie Whiting (5-7, 165, Sr-3L, Fort Worth)

25 L.J. Searcy (5-9, 165, Fr-HS, Gainesville)

TE 15 John Wingate (6-4, 245, Jr-Tr, Houston)

85 Erron Matthews (6-2, 245, Jr-2L, Fort Worth)

LT 77 Pat Howard (6-4, 300, Jr-JC, Dallas)

73 Andrew Kopf (6-5, 260, Jr-2L, Honey Grove)

LG 72 Neil McElaney (6-2, 275, So-1L, Grapevine)

71 Matt Arnold (6-4, 290, So-1L, Atlanta)

C 63 Mac Acuna (6-3, 280, Jr-2L, Garland)

50 Casey Graves (6-2, 275, Fr-HS, Burleson)

RG 76 Ryan Graves (6-1, 310, So-Tr, Waco)

71 Matt Arnold (6-4, 290, So-1L, Atlanta)

RT 79 Bailey Lester (6-6, 290, Sr-1L, Abilene)

73 Andrew Kopf (6-5, 260, Jr-2L, Honey Grove)

DEFENSE

DE 98 Derrick Crawford (6-4, 295, Sr-2L, Avon Park, FL)

94 Marcus Dizer (6-4, 230, Jr-1L, Clarksville)

NT 56 Terrance Smith (6-2, 275, So-1L, Garland)

92 Otavious Baker (6-1, 300, Jr-JC, Terrell)

DT 93 Anthony Fields (6-3, 290, Jr-JC, Calumet City, IL)

52 Larry Gilbert (6-0, 305, So-1L, Bryan)

DE 59 Carlos Coronado (6-4, 240, Sr-1L, Burbank, CA)

17 Ojei Omeke (6-1, 230, Jr-Tr, Houston)

SLB 40 John Paul Mulligan (6-3, 250, Sr-3L, Arlington)

37 Justin Thomas (6-1, 240, Sr-Tr, Spencer, OK)

MLB 20 Jared Williams (6-2, 240, Jr-Tr, Bridge City)

40 John Paul Mulligan (6-3, 250, Sr-3L, Arlington)

WLB 2 Tay Weatherspoon (6-0, 240, Jr-1L, Jasper)

58 Larry Taylor (6-0, 210, Jr-2L, Wichita Falls)

CB 4 Andrew Blount (5-11, 185, Sr-1L, Miami, FL)

22 Kendrick Holley (5-9, 180, Jr-JC, Allen)

CB 28 Chris Shelton (6-1, 190, Fr-RS, Tatum)

21 Danny Cobbin (5-9, 165, Fr-HS, Dallas)

SS 27 Justin Merchant (5-11, 205, Jr-1L, Howe)

11 Myron Davis (5-9, 170, Sr-3L, Bon Wier)

FS 6 Rod Hartsfield (6-0, 185, Jr-2L, Tyler)

38 Andre Martin (6-2, 190, Sr-Sq, Plano)

SPECIALISTS

P 13 Chris Miller (6-3, 200, Sr-1L, Plano)

35 Jacques Bourgeois (6-1, 180, So-Tr, Houston)

K 47 Jason Hankins (5-11, 195, Fr-RS, Mesquite)

97 Cole Lucas (5-11, 190, Fr-RS, Rusk)

DS 50 Casey Graves (6-2, 275, Fr-HS, Burleson)

51 Shawn Dickey (6-0, 210, Jr-Tr, Bartlesville, OK)

H 13 Chris Miller (6-3, 200, Sr-1L, Plano)

14 Jonny Louvier (6-1, 190, Fr-RS, Gladewater)

KR 25 L.J. Searcy (5-9, 165, Fr-HS, Gainesville)

10 Malcolm Isom (5-8, 185, So-Tr, Newton)

83 Willie Whiting (5-7, 165, Sr-3L, Fort Worth)

PR 11 Myron Davis (5-9, 170, Sr-3L, Bon Wier)

10 Malcolm Isom (5-8, 185, So-Tr, Newton)

Arkansas-Monticello Depth Chart

As of September 1, 2003

OFFENSE

QB 2 Cory Allred (6-0, 175, Jr-JC, Lancaster, CA)

15 Brian Pope (6-2, 200, Fr-RS, Nashville, AR)

TB 23 Craig Reed (5-9, 210, Jr-JC, Houston)

30 Travell Stieb (5-8, 175, Fr-RS, Vacherie, LA)

FB 10 Vick Barrett (6-4, 200, Jr-2L, Hot Springs, AR)

31 Kerry Harris (5-10, 180, Fr-HS, Dumas, AR)

WR 4 Rodney Montgomery (5-7, 165, Jr-1L, Bastrop, LA)

84 Shamar Brown (6-1, 170, Sr-3L, Wilmot, AR)

WR 21 Tyrone Bennett (5-9, 160, Sr-3L, Hamburg, AR)

80 Glen Stone (6-1, 215, Sr-JC, San Jose, CA)

TE 88 Devon Stewart (6-1, 210, Sr-1L, Lancaster, CA)

89 Alvin Bartholomew (6-1, 225, So-RS, Vacherie, LA)

OT 75 Darrick Sanders (6-4, 350, Sr-3L, Pine Bluff, AR)

59 Odell Brown (6-3, 285, Fr-1L, West Memphis, AR)

OG 74 James Weems (6-2, 280, Sr-3L, Giddings)

57 Keith Barrett (6-1, 255, So-1L, Hot Springs, AR)

C 60 Bert Hopgood (6-2, 285, Sr-1L, Bay St. Louis, MS)

58 Ben Stang (6-2, 255, Sr-3L, Dover, AR)

OG 72 Daniel Crooks (6-3, 300, Fr-1L, Jena, LA)

69 LaMario Gayden (6-0, 295, Fr-RS, Harrisburg, AR)

OT 73 Andy Caruthers (6-2, 320, Jr-1L, Hudson, FL)

70 Steven Griever (6-2, 280, Fr-HS, Hamburg, AR)

DEFENSE

DE 41 Curtis Hutslar (6-2, 235, Sr-1L, Capitola, CA)

98 Antonio Whitfield (6-4, 270, Sr-RS, Irving)

DT 91 Jonathon Moore (6-3, 250, Sr-2L, Springdale, AR)

66 Gilbert Franca (6-1, 260, Fr-HS, Anococo, LA)

DT 97 Garren Rockwell (5-11, 245, Sr-3L, Texarkana)

55 J.T. Adams (5-11, 250, Sr-1L, Brandenton, FL)

DE 17 Sam Wisener (6-2, 217, Sr-3L, Monticello, AR)

18 Paul Harrison (6-2, 215, Fr-RS, Warren, AR)

LB 40 Daniel Morris (6-0, 220, Sr-3L, Kilgore)

3 Shawn Wilson (6-1, 215, Jr-JC, Hollandale, MS)

LB 7 Larry Washington (6-0, 230, Sr-3L, Monroe, LA)

56 Micah Arnold (5-11, 190, Fr-HS, Baton Rouge, LA)

SS 48 Emanuel Rudd (5-9, 190, Sr-1L, Aberdeen, MS)

28 Rico Wyatt (5-9, 175, Fr-HS, Hope, AR)

WS 16 Marcus Wallace (6-3, 190, Fr-RS, West Memphis, AR)

25 Dwayne Perkins (5-10, 180, Fr-HS, Bossier City, LA)

FS 14 DeMathus Ledet (5-10, 175, So-Tr, Lafayette, LA)

22 Martez Floyd (5-10, 185, Fr-HS, Hope, AR)

CB 13 Eric Helloms (5-10, 175, Jr-2L, Pine Bluff, AR)

1 Jereal Dillon (5-9, 185, Sr-3L, Vacherie, LA)

CB 24 Daniel Henderson (5-11, 190, Sr-3L, Ashdown, AR)

20 Terron Williams (5-9, 170, So)

SPECIALISTS

P 36 Wes Baker (5-10, 175, Jr-JC, Biloxi, MS)

K 36 Wes Baker (5-10, 175, Jr-JC, Biloxi, MS)

DS 10 Vick Barrett (6-4, 200, Jr-2L, Hot Springs, AR)

KR 21 Tyrone Bennett (5-9, 160, Sr-3L, Hamburg, AR)

4 Rodney Montgomery (5-7, 165, Jr-1L, Bastrop, LA)

PR 21 Tyrone Bennett (5-9, 160, Sr-3L, Hamburg, AR)

20 Terron Williams (5-9, 170, So)

2003 Texas A&M-Commerce Numerical Football Roster

No Name Pos Ht Wt Cl-Exp Hometown/High School (Other College)

1 Jarrod Webb WR 5-11 165 So-RS Fort Worth/Dunbar

2 Tay Weatherspoon LB 6-0 240 Jr-1L Jasper (Stephen F. Austin)

3 John Handy RB 5-9 210 Fr-HS Center

3* Brian Domeaux DB 5-9 180 So-HS Stafford

4 Andrew Blount DB 5-11 185 Sr-1L Miami, Fla./Central (San Jose City JC)

5 Victor Bennett WR 5-10 180 So-1L Marshall

6 Rod Hartsfield DB 6-0 185 Jr-2L Tyler/Lee

7 Rodd Taylor WR 5-11 190 Sr-3L Arlington/Sam Houston (Oklahoma)

8 Beau Dodson QB 6-2 215 Fr-RS Hurst/L.D. Bell

9 Miles Durham QB 6-3 210 Fr-RS Fort Worth/Arlington Heights

10 Malcolm Isom RB 5-8 185 So-Tr Newton (New Hampshire)

11 Myron Davis DB 5-9 170 Sr-3L Bon Wier/Newton

12 Justin Simons QB 6-0 190 Sr-2L Vancouver, Wash./Columbia River (Orange Coast JC)

13 Chris Miller P 6-3 200 Sr-1L Plano (Midwestern State)

14 Jonny Louvier QB 6-1 200 Fr-RS Gladewater

15 John Wingate TE 6-4 245 Jr-Tr Houston/Elsik (Iowa State)

16 Demarquis Price RB 6-4 230 So-1L Winona

17 Ojei Omeke DL 6-1 230 Jr-Tr Houston/Stafford (Stephen F. Austin)

18 Jason Dixon TE 6-3 230 Sr-3L Plano/Plano East

18* Jake Canfield QB 5-8 175 Fr-HS Euless/Trinity

19 Joel Tudman RB 6-1 220 Sr-2L Amarillo/Palo Duro

19* Andrew Eeningenburg QB 6-4 205 Fr-HS Howe

20 Jared Williams LB 6-2 240 Jr-Tr Bridge City (Stephen F. Austin)

21 Danny Cobbin DB 5-9 165 Fr-HS Dallas/Carter

22 Kendrick Holley DB 5-9 180 Jr-JC Allen (Ft. Scott CC)

23 Chad Watson WR 5-8 180 Fr-HS Burleson

23* Kentrel Philips DB 6-0 175 Fr-HS Dallas/Carter

24 Dennis Connor LB 6-1 230 Jr-2L Fort Worth/Wyatt

25 L.J. Searcy RB 5-9 165 Fr-HS Gainesville

26 Sitiena Latu DB 5-11 195 Jr-JC Hawthorne, Calif. (Los Angeles Harbor JC)

27 Justin Merchant DB 5-11 205 Jr-1L Howe (Southeastern Oklahoma)

28 Chris Shelton DB 6-1 190 Fr-RS Tatum

29 Rickie Fontenot DB 5-10 185 Fr-Tr Crosby (South Dakota State)

29* Robert Hamilton DB 5-10 180 Fr-HS San Antonio/Madison

31 Branden Malcom RB 5-10 170 Sr-1L Tustin, Calif. (Montana)

32 Dwayne Wallace DB 5-10 190 So-1L Daingerfield

33 Rodney Baker LB 5-10 215 Fr-HS Dallas/Carter

33* James Thompson RB 5-6 170 Fr-HS Garland/Naaman Forest

34 Ryan Castillo LB 6-3 235 Fr-HS Allen

34* Neiman Sowells WR 5-10 160 Fr-HS Mesquite/North Mesquite

35 Jacques Bourgeois K 6-1 180 So-Tr Houston/Cypress Falls (Mary Hardin-Baylor)

35 Rickey Kinney DB 6-2 175 Fr-RS Everman

35* Trenton Purcell DB 5-7 170 Fr-HS Wolfe City

36 Xavier Sampson LB 5-11 200 Fr-HS Dallas/Skyline

36* Aaron Neblett DB 5-8 175 Fr-HS Houston/Jersey Village

37 Justin Thomas LB 6-1 240 Sr-Tr Spencer, Okla./Star Spencer (Notre Dame)

37* Brandon Duncan DL 6-1 250 Fr-RS Mabank/Scurry-Rosser

38 Andre Martin DB 6-2 190 Sr-Sq Plano (Hampton)

39 Brody Lipsey DB 5-10 185 Fr-HS Celeste

39* Jon Browning DB 5-10 180 Fr-HS Burleson

40 John Paul Mulligan LB 6-3 250 Sr-3L Arlington/Lamar

41 Terrance Wiley RB 6-0 225 Fr-HS Plano/Plano West

41* Lupe Chavez RB 5-9 160 Fr-HS Cumby

42 Akan Ubia DB 6-1 185 Sr-1L Lawndale, Calif./Levzinger (LA Harbor JC)

42* Harvey Hughes, Jr. WR 5-9 160 Fr-HS Garland/Berkner

43 Dewey Fisher DL 6-3 235 Fr-HS Irving

43* Jonathan Lewis WR 5-7 165 So-JC Port Arthur/Jefferson (Cisco JC)

44 Dean Smith, Jr. LB 6-0 225 Fr-HS Burleson

45 Hendrix Otalor DB 5-9 180 Fr-HS Houston/Dulles

46 Warren Jackson DB 5-9 160 Fr-RS Atlanta

47 Jason Hankins K 5-11 195 Fr-RS Mesquite/Poteet

48 John Rogers WR 5-10 170 Fr-HS Garland/Naaman Forest

49 Jake Logan RB 5-11 215 Jr-JC Coffeyville, Kan./Kindley (Coffeyville JC)

49* John Mooney LB 6-0 190 Fr-HS Wolfe City

50 Casey Graves OL 6-2 275 Fr-HS Burleson

51 Shawn Dickey LB 6-0 210 Jr-Tr Bartlesville, Okla. (Pittsburg State)

52 Larry Gilbert DL 6-0 305 So-1L Bryan

53 Ross Oliver DL 6-1 210 Fr-HS Fort Worth/Nolan Catholic

54 Brandon DeBose LB 6-0 230 Fr-HS Sugar Land/Kempner

54* Steven Valkenaar LB 5-7 170 Fr-HS Hurst/L.D. Bell

55 Luke McGuffey DL 6-1 260 Fr-HS Frankston

56 Terrance Smith DE 6-2 275 So-1L Garland

57 Cory Williams DL 6-0 250 Fr-HS Dallas/Adams

58 Larry Taylor LB 6-0 210 Jr-2L Wichita Falls/Hirschi

59 Carlos Coronado DL 6-4 240 Sr-1L Burbank, Calif./Burroughs (Glendale JC)

60 Brian Armendez OL 6-2 315 Fr-HS Fort Worth/Diamond Hill Jarvis

61 Blayne Dowell OL 6-7 310 Jr-2L Farmersville

62 Chad Oliver OL 6-4 305 Fr-HS Dallas/Hillcrest

63 Mac Acuna OL 6-3 280 Jr-2L Garland

64 Adrian Johnson LB 5-11 230 Fr-HS Garland/Naaman Forest

65 Dan Earls OL 6-0 250 Fr-HS Quinlan/Eugene, Ore. Marist

66 Jarrad Rush OL 6-2 275 Fr-HS Red Oak

67 Chase Tarrant OL 6-4 235 Fr-HS Como-Pickton

68 Gerard Perales OL 6-6 320 Sr-Sq Lytle (Cisco JC)

69 Jason Ellis OL 6-4 240 Jr-Tr Gregory-Portland (Texas Lutheran)

70 Eric Bramblett OL 6-0 275 Fr-HS Bridge City

71 Matt Arnold OL 6-4 290 So-1L Atlanta

72 Neil McElaney OL 6-2 275 So-1L Grapevine

73 Andrew Kopf OL 6-5 260 Jr-2L Honey Grove (Grayson Co. CC)

74 Ben Palmer OL 6-3 230 Fr-HS Greenville

75 Caleb Barczykowski OL 6-3 305 Fr-HS Garland/North Garland

76 Ryan Graves OL 6-1 310 So-Tr Waco (Southwest Texas)

77 Pat Howard OL 6-4 300 Jr-JC Dallas/Heritage Academy (Tyler JC)

78 Mauricio Mancillas OL 6-2 285 Fr-HS Dallas/Sunset

79 Bailey Lester OL 6-6 290 Sr-1L Abilene/Cooper (Navarro JC)

80 Brian Stevens WR 6-0 180 Fr-RS Fort Worth/Arlington Heights

81 Robert Andrews WR 6-2 175 Jr-1L Duncanville

82 Joseph Louvier WR 5-11 185 Fr-HS Gladewater

83 Willie Whiting WR 5-7 165 Sr-3L Fort Worth/Dunbar

84 Toney Reece WR 5-10 170 So-Tr Okla. Panhandle St.

85 Erron Matthews TE 6-2 245 Jr-2L Fort Worth/Dunbar (Iowa State)

86 Bryan Broussard WR 6-0 185 Fr-JC The Colony (Scottsdale JC)

86* Orlando Hernandez WR 5-0 160 Fr-HS Austin

87 LaRon Mitchell WR 6-2 220 Jr-JC Los Banos, Calif. (Bakersfield JC)

88 Jerome Taylor TE 6-6 240 So-1L Tyler/Lee

89 Mike Sneed WR 5-6 160 Fr-RS Duncanville

90 Jonathan Bradley DT 6-2 240 So-1L Crosby

91 Dale West TE 6-2 230 Fr-HS Quinlan/Ford

92 Otavious Baker DL 6-1 300 Jr-JC Terrell (Kilgore JC)

93 Anthony Fields DL 6-3 290 Jr-JC Calumet City, Ill./Hillcrest (Arizona Western JC)

94 Marcus Dizer DL 6-4 230 Jr-1L Clarksville (Southern Arkansas)

95 Marcus Winfree DL 6-1 275 So-Tr Houston/Westbury (Midwestern State)

96 Michael Jennings DL 6-3 225 Fr-HS Dallas/Adams

97 Cole Lucas K 5-11 190 Fr-RS Rusk

98 Derrick Crawford DL 6-4 295 Sr-2L Avon Park, Fla. (Trinity Valley CC)

99 Ricky Conwright LB 6-1 220 Sr-Sq Duncanville (Washburn)

Head Coach: Eddie Brister (Austin College, 1972)

Assistant Coaches: Joe Cauthen (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator); Rich Lawrence (Offensive Coordinator); Justin Gaines (Secondary); Zack Smith (Running Backs); Jeff Graham (Kickers/Special Teams); Chris Babin (Running Backs); Andrew Casso (Offensive Line); Ryan Cox (Linebackers); Cliff DuBose (Secondary); Rolando Moody (Defensive Line); Mike Walters (Receivers); Peter Wilkening (Tight Ends); Zack Woods (Running Backs); Charles Goodall (Strength & Conditioning); Ryan Vise (Strength & Conditioning).

Updated August 25, 2003 pm

Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils

No Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr/Ex. Hometown(Previous School)

1 Jereal Dillion DB 5-9 170 Sr./3L Vacherie, La. (St. James HS)

2 Cory Allred QB 6-0 175 Jr./TR Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley CC)

3 Shaun Wilson LB 6-1 215 Jr. /TR Hollandale, Miss. (Mississippi Delta JC)

4 Rodney Montgomery WR 5-7 165 Jr./1L Bastrop, La. (Bastrop HS)

6 Billy Brown WR 5-10 180 Jr./2L Fort Worth, Tx. (Southwest HS)

7 Larry Washington LB 6-0 230 Sr./3L Monroe, La. (Wossman HS)

9 Dustin Coon DL 5-11 205 Jr./2L Houston, Tx. (Aldine HS)

10 Vick Barrett FB 6-4 200 Jr./2L Hot Springs, Ark. (Magnet Cove HS)

13 Eric Helloms DB 5-10 175 Jr./2L Pine Bluff, Ark. (Star City HS)

14 DeMathus Ledet DB 5-10 165 So./TR Lafayette, La. (NW State Univ.)

15 Brian Pope QB 6-2 175 Fr./RS Nashville, Ark. (Nashville HS)

16 Marcus Wallace DB 6-3 180 Fr./RS West Memphis, Ark. (West Memphis HS)

17 Sam Wisener DL 6-2 200 Sr./3L Monticello, Ark. (Warren HS)

18 Paul Harrison Jr. DL 6-1 205 Fr./RS Warren, Ark. (Warren HS)

20 Terron Williams DB So./

21 Tyronne Bennett WR 5-10 170 Sr./3L Hamburg, Ark. (Hamburg HS)

22 Martez Floyd DB 5-10 185 Fr./HS Hope, Ark. (Hope HS)

23 Craig Reed RB 5-9 210 Jr./TR Houston, Tx. (College of the Desert)

24 Daniel Henderson DB 5-11 190 Sr./3L Ashdown, Ark. (Ashdown HS)

25 Dwayne Perkins DB 5-10 180 Fr./HS Bossier City, La. (Airline HS)

26 Phillip Williams DB 5-11 195 Jr./ Jackson, Ms. (Murrah HS)

28 Rico Wyatt DB 5-9 175 Fr./HS Hope, Ark. (Hope HS)

29 Charleston Oates RB 6-1 180 Fr./HS Dewitt, Ark. (Dewitt HS)

30 Travell Steib RB 5-8 175 Fr./RS Vacherie, La. (St. James HS)

31 Kerry Harris RB 5-10 180 Fr./HS Dumas, Ark. (Dumas HS)

32 Cedric Vaughn RB 5-10 175 Fr./HS Wilson, Ark. (Rivercrest HS)

33 Jason Booker DB 5-8 184 Fr./RS West Memphis, Ar. (Grambling State Univ.)

35 IV Anderson DB 5-11 194 So./TR Tyler, Tx. (Southwest Baptist Univ.)

36 Wes Baker P/K 6-0 180 Jr./TR Biloxi, Ms. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)

37 Jacob Masters RB 5-11 180 Fr./HS Clanton, Ala. (Jemison HS)

38 Bradley Thompson DB 6-2 180 Fr./HS Plaquemine, La. (Plaquemine HS)

39 Aaron Valley RB 5-9 195 Fr./RS Jacksonville, Ark. (Sylvan Hills HS)

40 Daniel Morris LB 6-0 220 Sr./3L Kilgore, Tx. (Kilgore HS

41 Curtis Hutslar DL 6-2 235 Sr./1L Capitola, Calif. (Cabrillo CC)

42 Robert Putnam DL 6-3 200 Jr./2L Little Rock, Ark. (Mills HS)

44 Andrew Wamble LB 6-0 200 Jr./2L Columbus, Miss. (Heritage Academy)

45 Brandon Evans DL 5-10 205 Fr./HS Hampton, Ark. (Hampton HS)

46 Quinn Allen DB 5-11 170 Fr./HS Dumas, Ark. (Dumas HS)

48 Emanuelle Rudd DB 5-9 190 Sr./1L Aberdeen, Miss. (Itawmba CC)

53 Justin Leathers OL 6-3 252 Fr./HS Texarkana, Tx. (Texas HS)

55 J.T. Adams DL 5-11 250 Sr./1L Brandenton, Fla. (Ellsworth CC)

56 Micah Arnold LB 5-11 190 Fr./HS Baton Rouge, La. (Christian Life Academy)

57 Keith Barrett OL 6-2 250 So./1L Hot Springs, Ark. (Magnet Cove HS)

58 Ben Stang OL 6-2 255 Sr. /3L Dover, Ark. (Dover HS)

59 Odell Brown OL 6-3 285 Fr./1L West Memphis, Ark. (West Memphis HS)

60 Bert Hopgood OL 6-2 285 Sr./1L Bay St. Louis, Miss. (Pearl River CC)

64 Fernando Bershell OL 6-0 265 Fr./HS Bastrop, La. (Bastrop HS)

66 Gilbert Franca DL 6-0 259 Fr./HS Anococo, La. (Leesville HS)

68 Derek Wallace OL 6-2 250 Fr./HS Shreveport, La. (Huntington HS)

69 LaMario Gayden OL 6-0 295 Fr./RS Harrisburg, Ark. (Harrisburg HS)

70 Stephen Griever OL 6-2 280 Fr./HS Hamburg, Ark. (Hamburg HS)

72 Daniel Crooks OL 6-3 300 Fr./1L Jena, La. (Jena HS)

73 Andy Caruthers OL 6-2 320 Jr./1L Hudson, Fla. (Hudson HS)

74 James Weems OL 6-2 280 Sr./3L Giddings, Tx. (Giddings HS)

75 Derrick Sanders OL 6-4 350 Sr./3L Pine Bluff, Ark. (Pine Bluff HS)

80 Glen Stone WR 6-1 210 Sr./Tr San Jose, Calif. (San Jose City College)

81 Dreyon Gray WR 5-9 166 So./TR Rison, Ark. (Ark. Baptist College)

82 Seth Easterling WR 5-10 180 Fr./HS Bearden, Ark. (Bearden HS)

84 Shamar Brown WR 6-1 170 Sr./3L Wilmot, Ark. (Hamburg HS)

85 Kreston Gibbs WR 5-11 182 Fr./HS Bearden, Ark. (Bearden HS)

86 Taylor Fonderen TE 6-2 225 Fr./HS Ashdown, Ark. (Ashdown HS)

88 Devon Stewart TE 6-1 210 Sr./1L Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley CC)

89 Alvin Bartholomew TE 6-1 225 So./RS Vacherie, La. (St. James HS)

90 Julian Burchette DL 6-0 335 Fr./RS Nashville, Ark. (Nashville HS)

91 Jonathon Moore DL 6-3 250 Sr./2L Springdale, Ark. (Greenland HS)

94 James Holt DL 5-8 330 Fr./HS Hamburg, Ark. (Hamburg HS)

97 Garren Rockwell DL 5-11 245 Sr. /3L Texarkana, Tx. (Liberty-Eylau HS)

98 Antonio Whitfield DL 6-4 270 Sr. /RS Erving, Tx. (Tyler JC)

Head Coach Gregg Ricono, Tarkio/1986

Associate Head Coach, Offensive Co. Mark Taylor

Assistant Coaches:

Bob Crocker - Defensive Coordinator

Matt Turner - Offensive Line