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2010 VSU Football INTRODUCTION
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QUICK FACTS
Location………….………….….………….Ettrick, VA 23806
Founded……………………….……….……….March 6, 1882
Enrollment……………………….………………………….5,000
Nickname…………………….………………………...…Trojans
School Colors……………….…..……………Orange & Blue
Affiliation…………………………………….NCAA Division II
Conference..……………………………………………….(CIAA)
Stadium (Capacity)…........Rogers Stadium (13,500)
Year Opened……………………..………………………….1950
Surface…………………………….………………Natural Grass
President……………………….………….Dr. Keith T. Miller
Alma Mater, Year………….……….Univ. of Arizona ‘76
Athletics Director………….…………...Mrs. Peggy Davis
Alma Mater, Year………….……….. Howard Payne ‘85
Head Coach…………………………………..Andrew Faison
Record………………………………………………41-39 (8 yrs)
Faculty Representative……………...….Dr. Ben Nwoke
Sports Information Director……………Jason Pompey
Phone…………………………………………….804-524-5028
Cell………………………………………………...646-643-8510
E-Mail……………………………….……[email protected]
Press Box Phone……………………………..804-524-4886
Website………………….www.vsu.edu/pages/102.asp
HISTORY
First Year of Football….….……………………………..1899
All-time Record……………………….……….…519-322-49
Last Post-Season Appearance.……………………...1988
Years in Post-Season….……………………………………….7
All-Time Bowl/Playoff Record…...…………………….3-4
2010 TEAM INFORMATION
Basic Offense……………………………………………..Spread
Basic Defense………………………………………………..3 / 4
Letterman Returning/Lost…………………………...51 / 9
Offense…………………………………………………..27 / 3
Defense………………………………………………….24 / 5
Special Teams………………………………….……….2 / 1
Starters Returning/ Lost………………………………14 / 6
Offense…………………………………………………….6 / 3
Defense…………………………………………………...6 / 5
Special Teams…………………………………………..0 / 0
2009 INFORMATION
Overall Record……………………………………………….6 - 4
Home/Road/Neutral…………………………..3-2/3-2/0-0
CIAA Record/Finish………………………………4-3/Fourth
Home/Road……………………………………………..2-2/2-1
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
Peggy Davis (Athletic Director)………………………………..……...524-2650
Tonnie Villines (Assistant Athletic Director)……………………..524-5020
Rachel Hunt (Senior Woman Administrator)…………………...524-5027
Jason Pompey (Sports Information Director)…………………..524-5028
Dr. Ben Nwoke (Faculty Athletic Representative)…………….524-8989
Matt Williams (Head Athletic Trainer)……………………………..524-6798
Jessica Ward (Administrative Assistant)…………………………..524-5030
Shandra Claiborne (Cheerleading Coach)………………………...524-5783
Julia Walker( Title IX Coordinator, Human Resource)……...524-5090
Merrill Morgan (Baseball Head Coach)………………..…………..524-5816
George White (Men’s Basketball Head Coach)………………...524-5029
James Hill (Women Basketball Head Coach)…………………….524-6817
Art Jones (Bowling Head Coach)……………………………………...524-5029
Andrew Faison (Football Head Coach)……………………………..524-5600
Jeff Hamilton (Golf head Coach)………………………………………524-5030
Torrie Lashley (Softball Head Coach)………………………………..524-5704
Gene Thompson (Men’s Tennis Head Coach)…………………...524-5725
Linda Person (Women’s Tennis Head Coach)…………………….524-5780
Ernest Moss (Track/Cross-Country Head Coach)……...……...524-5392
Rachel Hunt (Volleyball Head Coach)……….……………………...524-5027
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Looking for a university where the faculty and staff turn dreams into reality? Look no further than Virginia State University. A student population of nearly 5,000 enjoys personal attention by the faculty and staff not typically found at larger institutions. U.S. News & World Report acknowl-edged VSU’s excellence by naming the University the top, public, master’s level HBCU in America! Virginia State University was founded in 1882 as the Vir-ginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first fully state supported, four-year institution of higher learning for Blacks in America. Today, Virginia State University is one of Virginia’s two land-grant institutions. The campus sits atop a rolling landscape overlooking the Appomattox River in the Chesterfield County village of Ettrick. It is accessible by Interstates 95 and 85, which intersect in adjacent Petersburg, as well as U.S. Routes 1, 301 and 460. The University is centrally located about two hours away from Washington, DC to the north, the North Carolina Triangle area to the south, the Blue Ridge Moun-
tains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. VSU students live and learn on a 236-acre main campus, with more than 50 buildings, including 15 dormitories and 16 classroom buildings, and a 416-acre agricul-tural research facility. Led by its 12th president, Eddie N. Moore, Jr., former Virginia State Treasurer, the University boasts healthy fiscal management and growth, with a 2007-08 operat-ing budget of over $125 million. The University’s academic programs include the “Bridges to Baccalaureate” program for students transferring from two-year colleges who want to major in the sci-ences, the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program for students planning to pursue doctoral degrees in their chosen field of study. Honors scholarships are also available to entering freshmen, including the Presidential and Provost Scholarships. In 2006, VSU inaugurated the Low Income Families With Talented Students (LIFTS) financial aid program, the first of its kind among HBCUs. LIFTS promises to meet 100 percent of a qualifying student’s financial need by providing 75 percent of a student’s need through scholarships and grants and limiting debt through student loans to 25 percent of VSU’s in-state cost of attendance over four years, regardless of state residency. Admissions and academic information is available at the University’s Web site, www.vsu.edu or by calling (800) 871-7611. Virginia State University offers 50 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs and a Certificate of Advanced Study within five schools: The School of Agriculture; The School of Business; The School of Engineering, Science and Technology; The School of Liberal Arts and Education; and The School of Graduate Studies, Re-search and Outreach. In 2006, Virginia State University graduated its first-ever doctoral students, who earned their Doctor of Education in Administration and Super-vision. In 2005, VSU welcomed the first students to its Nursing Program. This important program was introduced to meet the pressing need for qualified nurses in the Southside Virginia region. The School of Graduate Studies coordinates a bachelor of individualized studies degree program, a non-traditional baccalaureate program primarily for working adults. Students can pursue the degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Through a challenging academic program, diverse student organizations and exciting extracurricular activities, Virginia State University encourages students to
In 1765, Neil Buchanan, a merchant from Scotland, established himself on a tract of land naming his plan-tation Ettrick Banks after Ettrick in County Selkirk in Scotland. Mr. Buchanan served on the first Commit-tee of Safety for Chesterfield County during the Ameri-can Revolution and in 1792 he was appointed a trus-tee by the great Commonwealth of Virginia to oversea the extension of navigation on the Appomattox River. The Buchanans added more land and by 1795 their farm had grown to 529 acres. Ettrick Banks was a tobacco plantation. Through their association with a Scottish trading concern, the Buchanans lived a good
life. After Neil Buchanan’s death in 1797, the property was subdivided and sold. From the Appomattox Indians to mill workers to col-lege students, Ettrick has hosted vastly different popu-lations during the past 400 years. The area has seen its share of historical events through the years, including the journeys of Captain Christopher Newport, prosperous cotton mills, a large Confederate hospital, and Virginia's first state sup-ported black collage, founded in 1882 as Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, now Virginia State University.
One of the longstanding landmarks is Campbell's Bridge, first built around 1810, which has been recon-structed several times but retains its name and status as the only direct thoroughfare from the village into Petersburg. On April 2-3,1865 the most famous event to be seen by the residents of this small mill village was the pass-ing of the main bodies of two great armies down the main road of Ettrick after crossing Campbell’s Bridge from Petersburg under the orders of Robert E. Lee. This was of course the march to Appomattox Court House.
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Press Credentials Press credentials are issued to working media only. All requests for credentials should be made to the Sports Information Director, Jason Pompey, at least 24 hours in advance of game day. Credentials may be picked up at the Athletic Office on the Virginia State University Cam-pus prior to game day. Credentials may also be picked up on game day at the “Media Entrance” on the north end (scoreboard end) of Rogers Sta-dium.
Press Box Due to limited seating, only working media with proper credentials will be admitted to the press box during games. The press box is equipped with electrical outlets, telephone jacks and wireless internet. One telephone line will be provided upon completion of the game for use by media services and Sports Information staff. Jason Pompey’s cell phone number is 646-643-8510.
Press Parking Press parking is available behind Rogers Stadium along Fourth Avenue. Parking spots will be designated for press parking.
Radio/Television Broadcasts All requests for radio or television broadcasts of games must be arranged through the Sports Information Office at least one week in advance of game day. When more than one request is received for the same game, top priority will be given to television first, then to the radio station that regularly broadcasts the visiting team’s games. All arrangements for telephone lines are the responsibility of the visiting radio station.
Statistical Information Working media will be supplied press guides, line-up sheets and cumulative statistics, which will be distributed on press row prior to game time. Halftime or “quickie” statistics will be available at halftime. Final statistics will be distributed as quickly as possible after the conclusion of the game.
Player and Coach Interviews Players and coaches will be available for interviews during the week by phone or in person. Interview times for players are dependent upon the players’ academic schedules. At the conclusion of each football game, players and coaches are available for interviews after a 10-minute “cooling off” period. Post-game interviews will be conducted on the field or outside the locker rooms in Rogers Stadium.
Photo Credentials NCAA policy establishes that photographers on assignment, both print and television, will be afforded credentials. Admission to the game will be by media pass ONLY. Photographers are not permitted to shoot between the 25-yard lines and credentials must be displayed at all times. Photographers are not allowed in the team areas for any reason.
Press Gate The Press Gate is located at the north entrance (scoreboard end) of Rogers Stadium. “Will Call” is provided for the media that
Jason Pompey will start his first year as Sports Information Director at Virginia State University. He has two years of previous sports information duties starting out as an undergraduate work-study student at Virginia Union University and as a graduate-assistant at Virginia State University. Pompey received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Virginia Union University in 2009 and will receive a Mas-ter’s degree in Sports Management from Virginia State University in December of 2010. Interning for previous Sports Information Directors such as Jim Junot at Virginia State University as well as both Tiffany D. Sykes and Tamika Duck at Virginia Union University, Pompey has worked and learned various tasks in sports information world. With a great background, Pompey has the drive and passion to continue the trend of young successful Sports Information Directors in the CIAA conference. In addition to becoming the prime contact for VSU Sports Information, Pompey will be responsible for web content maintenance, publication of athletic newspapers, script for game summaries, pre and post game process, compos-ing/editing player profiles, script for game day announcements, calling and faxing facts and figures to media outlets.
Pompey is a native of Queens, NY but now resides in Richmond, VA with his older brother Jonathan.
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In her eighth full year as Virginia State University’s Director of Athletics, two-time Hall of Fame recipient (at Virginia State and Howard Payne universities) Peggy Davis continues to enrich a proud legacy of Trojan athletics. Davis, for the second consecutive year, won the Central Intercol-legiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Athletic Director of the Year award. Under Davis’ leadership the VSU Athletics Department was honored by the university and awarded the Governor’s Excellence Outstanding Team award. In 2005 she received the Jeannette A. Lee Athletic Administrator Achievement Award. Davis has overseen the Trojan ath-letic program since July 10, 2003. Prior to her current position of athletic director, Davis served as the women’s head basketball coach, associate athletic director and senior woman administrator. Davis has been at the helm of a VSU sports program which has won seven CIAA Conference Championships and four NCAA Tournament bids in five years. Six Head Coaches have been awarded the CIAA Coach of the Year under her leadership. She has witnessed many improvements to the athletic facilities at VSU. Renovation began in 2004 with the installation of new electronic bleachers in Daniel Gymnasium and a new playing court surface. The newly completed renovations, upgrades and improvements to Rogers Football Sta-dium, which includes a renovated press box, new locker rooms, weight room, coach’s offices and President’s Suite. The improvements to the VSU Tennis Complex from three regulation courts to nine, an installation of a new NCAA certified track in Rogers Stadium, upgrades to Whaley Colbert Field on the VSU campus, home of the 2007, 2008, and 2009 CIAA Champion Virginia State University baseball team and the 2009 completion of the Men and Women’s Basketball team locker rooms, which also included the expansion to the women’s locker room to continue to com-ply with Title IX and Gender Equity. Many great highlights have taken place under Davis’ athletic leadership, including the men’s pro-gram winning the C.H. Williams All-Sports Award for excellence in the men's sports programs in 2008 and 2009. The women’s sports program was awarded the Loretta Taylor All-Sports Award for excellence in the women’s sports programs in 2004. Davis also started the $1,000 Trojan Athletic Fundraising Club. Davis’ career at VSU has been dedicated to encouraging hard work and producing results. Her tenure as women’s head basketball coach yielded many accolades for the Lady Trojans. In 2000-2001 she guided Virginia State University to a CIAA Eastern Division crown. In 2001-02 she led the Lady Trojans to the CIAA Eastern Division title, the CIAA Tournament Championship and a berth in the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament. It was there that the Lady Trojans downed Presbyte-rian College in the first round, marking the first NCAA Tournament win ever for a VSU women’s basketball team. During the 2002 CIAA Tournament, the Lady Trojans received the John B. McLendon Sportsmanship Award, which recognized their outstanding sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Davis’ coaching career is decorated with several history-making events. Before coming to VSU in 1997, Davis was the head basketball coach at Angelo State Uni-versity in San Angelo, TX. She led the ‘Belles to a regular-season and Lone Star Conference Tournament championship. Under her direction, Angelo State also advanced to the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament for the first time in school history. Before taking the reins of the Angelo State women’s basketball program, Davis was the head women’s basketball coach at her alma mater, Howard Payne Univer-sity. While at HPU, Davis guided the Yellow Jackets to a Texas Intercollegiate Association Championship. In 1996 Davis was inducted into the HPU Sports Hall of Fame. In 2007 Davis was named to the Lone Star Conference’s 75th Anniversary Basketball Team for her achievements as a player while at Howard Payne University. In 2007, Davis was inducted into the Virginia State University Hall of Fame. In the three conferences that Davis has served as a head coach, she has been named “Coach of the Year” in each. She has served on numerous NCAA Commit-tees. Davis is currently President of the CIAA Executive Committee and is a member of the CIAA Tournament Committee. She is also a member of National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). Davis also sits on the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee representing the Atlantic Region. Davis is a native of Bastrop, TX, and received her Bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University. She received her Master’s Degree from Tarleton State Univer-sity. Davis and her husband, Thomas, have two daughters, Courtney (20) and Taylor (14).
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2010 VSU Football Athletic Director
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The Virginia State University football team has called Rogers Stadium home since the 1950 season. At 13,500 seats, Rogers Stadium is the largest football stadiums in NCAA Division II and in the CIAA. In addition to football, the CIAA Track and Field Championships are held every year in Rogers Stadium. Opened in 1950, and originally called the VSU Athletic Field, the stadium replaced Rogers Field, where the Trojans had played football since the formation of the formal team in 1902. The stadium was christened Rogers Stadium in 1951. The stadium is named in honor of William A. Rogers (at right), the first coach of the Trojans’ football team. VSU won the opening game in Rogers Stadium when the Trojans downed Bluefield State 25-7 on September 30, 1950. Booker Bradshaw scored the first touchdown in the history of the new stadium. A record crowd of 32,000 packed Rogers Stadium for the Trojans’ match-up against CIAA arch-rival Virginia Union University on October 27, 1978. The structure, which sits at the Fourth Avenue entrance of the VSU campus, has seen several renovations over the years. State-of-the-art lights were installed in the stadium in 2004, and new concession stands and restrooms were built in 2006. A renovated press box and Presidential Suites opened in 2007, and new coaches’ offices, locker rooms and weight rooms opened in 2008. In addition, the entire field is a wireless internet “hot spot,” so fans can log on to keep track of the game’s statistics. New goalposts were installed for the first game of the 2008 season.
Top 10 Rogers Stadium Crowds
Date Opponent Attendance
10.27.79 Virginia Union 32,000
11.3.84 Norfolk State 17,000
10.18.86 Howard 16,000
10.27.01 Virginia Union 15,532
10.30.99 Virginia Union 14,227
10.13.84 Howard 14,100
10.5.96 Knoxville 13,402
10.9.04 Rowan 13,281
10.10.05 Catawba 12,345
10.24.98 Winston-Salem State 11,307
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FROM THE SOUTH: Follow I-85 North to I-95 North. Take Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to the end of the street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Ave-nue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross the Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University ave-nue (steep hill) to campus. Turn right at Hayden Street. Turn left at University Avenue. Turn left on Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Rogers Stadium will be on your right. FROM THE NORTH: Follow I-95 South to Petersburg. Take Temple Avenue exit. Turn left at Temple Avenue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Follow Matthew-Jefferson Drive around to the right. Rogers Stadium will be on your right. FROM THE EAST (I-64): Follow I-64 West to I-95 South exit. Follow I-95 South to Petersburg. Take Temple Avenue exit. Turn left at Temple Ave-nue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Follow Matthew-Jefferson Drive around to the right. Rogers Stadium will be on your right. FROM THE EAST (U.S. 460): Follow U.S. 460 West to I-95 North exit. Take Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to the end of the street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Avenue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross the Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University avenue (steep hill) to campus. Turn right at Hayden Street. Turn left at University Avenue. Turn left on Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Rogers Stadium will be on your right. FROM THE WEST (I-64): Follow I-64 East to I-95 South exit. Follow I-95 South to Petersburg. Take Temple Avenue exit. Turn left at Temple Ave-nue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Follow Matthew-Jefferson Drive around to the right. Rogers Stadium will be on your right. FROM THE WEST (U.S. 460): Follow U.S. 460 East to I-95 North exit. Take Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to the end of the street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Avenue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross the Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University avenue (steep hill) to campus. Turn right at Hayden Street. Turn left at University Avenue. Turn left on Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Rogers Stadium will be on your right.
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2010 VSU Football COACHES & STAFF
Andrew Faison
VSU FOOTBALL HEAD COACH
NINTH SEASON
41-39 RECORD
Coach Andrew Faison is heading into his ninth sea-
son at the helm of the Virginia State University foot-
ball program. He has compiled a 41-39 record
through the 2009 season.
After taking over for Lou Anderson prior to the 2002
season, Faison has worked hard to take VSU football
to the next level. In his inaugural season (2002), he
guided the Trojans to a 7-3 record and second place
in the Eastern Division of the Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association.
Although the Trojans dropped to 5-5 in 2003, Faison
rebuilt VSU into a contender the next season.
Under Faison’s guidance, VSU finished at 6-4 in both
2004 and 2005.
Injuries to key players at crucial times took their toll
on the Trojans in 2006 when VSU finished at 2-8, and
it marked the first time a Faison-coached team fin-
ished with a losing record.
Injuries again hit the Trojans last season, but Faison was able to work enough magic for the Trojans to
finish with a 4-6 record.
Before arriving at the Land of Troy, Faison was an assistant coach at Winston-Salem State University
(WSSU), where he helped guide the Rams to the CIAA Championship in 1999 and 2000 and CIAA North-
ern Division titles in 2000 and 2001.
Prior to coaching at WSSU, Faison worked for Lou Anderson at VSU. As an assistant coach for the Tro-
jans, he helped guide VSU to the championship of the CIAA’s Northern Division in 1987 and 1988.
An All-CIAA Defensive Back during his playing days at VSU, Faison earned Most Valuable Player honors
among the VSU defensive backs in 1980 and was inducted into the VSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993.
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2010 VSU Football ASSISTANTS
MIKE ARTHUR Offensive Line/ Asst. Strength &
Conditioning Coach/ Video Coordinator
Alma Mater: Glenville State, ‘03
5th season with VSU, 7th overall
Christopher Bates Running Backs/ Special Teams
Alma Mater: Virginia State, ‘04
6th season with VSU
COREY SULLIVAN Offensive Coordinator/
Wide receivers/Quarterbacks
Alma Mater: Tennessee State, ‘02
2nd season with VSU, 7th overall
ERRICK HARGROVE Defensive Coordinator
Alma Mater: Winston Salem State, ‘02
8th season with VSU, 9th overall
LARRY BROOKS Defensive Line
Alma Mater: Virginia State, ‘71
3rd season with VSU
THERON JONES Outside Linebackers
Alma Mater: Fayetteville State, ‘05
2nd season with VSU
Theron Jones Errick Hargrove Corey Sullivan Larry Brooks Andrew Faison Mike Arthur Christopher Bates
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Dr. Rodney Gaines
HEAD STRENGTH &
CONDITIONING COACH
Dr. Rodney Gaines received all three of his professional degrees from Virginia Tech:
A B.S. in Business Finance in 1989, M.S. in Health and Physical Education (Exercise
Science) in 1996, and a PhD in 2001 in Education, Curriculum and Instruction with
an emphasis in Health Promotion and Education Research.
Dr. Gaines is the first ever strength and conditioning coach at Virginia State Univer-
sity, and he has many goals for the program.
The mission of the Virginia State University Strength and Conditioning Program is
to help athletes develop power, speed, agility, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular
strength-endurance, and spiritual development. The strength and conditioning also help athletes in the areas of sport nutri-
tion counseling, sport psychology, and spiritual wellness.
Matt Williams is entering his seventh year as the Head Athletic Trainer at
Virginia State University.
Matt completed his undergraduate studies at Emory & Henry College in 1993
and attended graduate school at Radford University from 1993-95.
His resume includes tenure as Head Athletic Trainer at Saint Paul's College
from 1995-2000 and Head Athletic Trainer at Brunswick Senior High School
from 2000 through 2004.
Matt Williams
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
Dante Edwards
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
THE DANTE EDWARDS PROFILE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
DOB: 02-28-85
Children: Hasaan Edwards
Education: Virginia State University (2007) B.A. in Business Mgt.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
YEARS Positions School
2010 Graduate assistant/ Virginia State University Inside Linebackers 2009 Graduate assistant/ Virginia State University
Inside Linebackers
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2010 VSU Football 2010 OUTLOOK
The 2010 football season is expected to continue where the 2009 season left
off for the Trojans. Virginia State University ended their 2009 season on a positive note; win-
ning their final two games of the season; finished with a record of 6-4; and were ranked fourth
in the CIAA Eastern Division.
The Trojans showed improvement on offense and defense placing first in several team
rankings both nationally (Division II) and in their conference (CIAA). Nationally, VSU was
ranked second in pass defense; sixth in fumbles recovered; and ninth in turnovers lost. VSU’s
defense led the CIAA conference in pass defense by only allowing their opponents to average
110.6 yards per game and finished second in scoring defense with their opponents scoring an
average of 17.3 points per game. VSU’s offense led the CIAA in four statistical categories; pass
efficiency averaging 131.2 yards per game; sacks against by only allowing 11 quarterback
sacks; red zone offense by converting 23 of 26 attempts inside their opponents 20 yard-line;
and penalty yardage with 538 total last season. The Trojan’s special teams finished the 2009
season ranked first in the CIAA conference making 7 of 9 field goals; ranked third in kickoff re-
turn yardage averaging 22.9 yards per game.
The Trojans lost eight total starters from last season; three on offense and five on de-
fense. Manuel Becker (OT) graduated in May 2010 and is the only starting offensive lineman
the Trojans will replace. Brandon Crump (WR) and Jamal Norcome (WR), also major parts of
the offensive line graduated as well. Defensively the Trojans lost five players ; All-CIAA First
Team selection Brandon Fortune (DL) who lead VSU in tackles in ‘09; Pierre Clement (LB);
Travis Rachel (LB); Kevin Allen (DB); and Domonique Hargrove (DB).
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Leading the Trojan attack will be sophomore quarterback Jarred Battle (6-2, 185
lbs.). Battle secured the starting position by leading VSU in their final two games of the
2009 season and excelling in spring practice. The Trojans hope to control the clock with the
help of their explosive backfield; junior Antwain Lyde (6-0, 200 lbs.) and senior Rahoo
Walker (5-10, 195 lbs.) Both running backs made huge impacts during the 2009 season
rushing for a combined total of 1,056 yards and 14 touchdowns. “Lyde and Walker are both
physical and powerful players that complement each other,” said Coach Faison. Both Lyde
and Walker finished last season ranked respectively among the CIAA rushing leaders. Lyde
finished fourth in rushing yards averaging 66.6 yards per game and Walker finished eighth
in scoring touchdowns totaling 7.
The Trojans top wide receivers, senior Brian Berry and sophomore Corey Young will
be returning as well. Berry (5-10, 180 lbs.), was a member of the 2008 All-CIAA Second
Team, even though he was troubled by injuries after week three, Berry still managed to
lead his team in receptions last season. Scoring two touchdowns and playing as a true fresh-
man in ‘09, Corey Young (6-1, 180 lbs.) led VSU with 349 receiving yards. Sophomore Kai
James (6-0, 180 lbs.) also returns with his excellent route running abilities, making him the
possession receiver for the Trojans as he did in their season finale win making a key catch
against Bowie State.
Defensively Virginia State returns six starters from their ’09 conference leading pass
defense and second leading scoring defense. Controlling the line of scrimmage on defensive
end will be sophomore Rashard Vesprey (6-1, 270 lbs.) and junior James Pratt (6-0, 265
lbs.). VSU’s top returning linebacker is senior leader LaQuentin Milo (6-0, 227 lbs.). Milo was
the second leading tackler in finishing with fifty total tackles on the season. Also returning is
stand-out sophomore Byron Gourdine (6-1, 200 lbs.) who led the conference in fumbles re-
covered and also finished second with five fumbles forced. The Trojans secondary will
showcase four players who have played together successfully leading VSU to the confer-
ence leading pass defense (110.6 yards) and second leading scoring defense (17.3 points
per game). VSU’s defensive backs will be led by seniors Ian White (6-1, 190 lbs.) at corner
and Alfred Ngauja (5-11, 185lbs.) at
safety. Ngauja recorded two intercep-
tions in ’09 and was ranked twelfth in
the conference with six passes defended.
Juniors Larry Armstead (6-0, 185 lbs.),
who will play the other safety spot, and
Howard Spencer (5-8, 170 lbs.) rounds
out the Trojan secondary at the other
corner.
The kicking game will display the
Trojans leading team scorer, senior
kicker Justin Parker (5-9, 170lbs.). Parker
made 21 of 24 point-after attempts and
7 of 9 field goals last season for the
Trojans.
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2010 Virginia State Football OUTLOOK
QUARTERBACKS
• Sophomore Jarred Battle won the starting role as VSU’s quar-
terback by excelling during spring practice.
• Battle made three appearances for VSU in ‘09 and won his last
two starts; at Lincoln (PA) and Homecoming 2009 vs. Bowie
State.
Jarred Battle
RUNNING BACKS
• The Trojans return with a double dose of quickness
and power in the backfield with two consistent
rushing weapons on offense, Antwain Lyde’s physi-
cal running style and the vision and quickness of
Rahoo Walker.
• In ‘09 Antwain Lyde led VSU in rushing yards with
163 carries for 666 yards. Lyde ran for over 100
yards in two games; 145 yards vs. Livingstone and
103 yards vs. Lincoln (MO).
• Rahoo Walker has great vision and can picture
where the hole is going to be before it appears.
Walker had a team leading 7 rushing touchdowns in
‘09 as two came in a Trojan key win in Week 5 at
Fayetteville State.
WIDE RECEIVERS
• The top four receiving leaders return for VSU.
• Brian Berry returns for his senior season with VSU after
catching 22 passes for 290 yards in ’09 and had his best
game in Week 6 vs. Elizabeth City State with 5 receptions for
103 yards.
• VSU’s top returning receiver Corey Young as a true fresh-
man in ‘09 stretched the field with his height and speed
leading the team in receiving yards with 349 yards. Young’s
longest reception of 75 yards came against Lincoln (MO) in
Week 3.
• Hoping for a breakout season in ‘10 is Kai James. James is an
excellent route runner with the ability to become VSU’s
prime possession receiver as he caught three key first-down
passes on VSU’s Homecoming Game vs. Bowie State.
• Corey Sims adds to VSU’s depth at wide-out as he caught
twelve passes for 145 yards in ’09 season.
Antwain Lyde
Rahoo Walker
Brian Berry
2010 VSU Football OUTLOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
• Line protection is an area the offensive line looks to
build off of after VSU led the CIAA in pass efficiency,
sacks against, and red zone offense in 2009.
• Three returning offensive lineman have started side
by side for VSU during the past couple of seasons.
• Named to the 2009 All-CIAA First Team, senior Mar-
kus Copeland will guard VSU’s ‘blind side”.
• Along side Copeland will be Broderick Curtis, Fran-
cisco Clifford, and Michael Griffin.
Broderick Curtis Markus Copeland
Michael Griffin
TIGHT END
• Last season VSU enabled freshmen Le’Mont Lewis
as a starter.
• Lewis produced as a true freshmen learning block-
ing techniques from the other lineman and looks to
become more of a factor in the Trojan passing
game.
Corey Young
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DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
• The Trojans will miss ‘08 and ‘09 All-CIAA First Team
leader Brandon Fortune’s team leading 69 tackles
from a season ago.
• James Pratt played in all ten games from a season
ago and made eight starts at defensive tackle.
• Pratt recorded 29 total tackles in ‘09 and had his
best performance against Bowie State making six
tackles and sacking Bowie’s quarterback for an eight
yard loss.
• Rashad Vesprey is expected to see a lot of doubling
by opposing offensive lineman. Vesprey has a strong
body that commands help and makes the line back-
ers’ job much easier.
• Vesprey started all ten games a season ago tallying
34 tackles assisting on seven against Fayetteville
state in Week 5.
LINE BACKERS
• LaQuentin Milo returns as VSU’s leading tackler
with 50 tackles a season ago. Milo will anchor the
inside linebacker core with his experience and de-
termination for a CIAA title.
• Leading the CIAA in fumbles recovered and ranking
second in fumbles forced as a freshmen, named to
the All-Rookie Defensive Team, Byron Gourdine
returns and looks to play more consistent at the
outside linebacker position.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
Rashad Vesprey
James Pratt
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Larry Armstead
Jamal Gourdine
SECONDARY
• Looked on to make key plays in the 2010 season will
be the Trojan secondary. The secondary has five
players with ample game experience returning and
hoping to rank higher moving up from second to
first as the CIAA leader in scoring defense.
• Alfred Ngauja intercepted two passes a season
ago ,recorded 42 tackles, and made several pass
defenses.
• Larry Armstead will be the other safety along side
Nqauja, starting in his third season. Armstead made
11 total tackles in back-to-back games against Saint
Paul’s and Virginia Union.
• Howard Spencer and Ian White are expected to
play just as well as
they did a season ago
only giving up four
passing touchdowns
combined starting at
cornerback.
SPECIAL TEAMS
• Once the Trojan offense gets in field goal kicker
Justin Parker’s range the rest is almost automatic.
• Justin Parker made five of six field goals in the Tro-
jan red zone and made his longest field goal of 42
yards against Norfolk State in Week 2.
• Setting up the return game for VSU will be Brian
Berry and Alfred Nquaja.
• Nquaja returned nine kick offs for 241 total yards
including an 81 yard return against Fayetteville
State in Week 5.
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Ian White
Alfred Nguaja
Howard Spencer
Justin Parker
QUARTERBACKS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
10 Jarred Battle QB 6-2 195 So.
8 Edward Davis QB 6-1 210 Jr.
11 Leonard Johnson QB 6-1 190 Sr.
16 Steven Skinner QB 6-0 185 So.
RUNNING BACKS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
14 Kenay Hawks RB 5-8 190 Fr.*
23 Clayton Leak RB 5-5 158 So.
32 Antwain Lyde RB 5-11 200 Jr.
30 Charlton Oliver FB 6-2 240 So.
20 Babajide Onadipe RB 5-10 185 Jr.
33 Rahoo Walker RB 5-9 215 Sr.
WIDE RECEIVERS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
12 Brian Berry WR 5-9 185 Sr.
89 Kai James WR 5-11 178 So.
82 Antoine Jarvis WR 6-0 205 Jr.
81 Thaditguss Lewis WR 6-5 190 Fr.*
35 Jordan Rogers WR 5-10 180 So.
87 Clarence Sims WR 6-0 150 Jr.
83 Corey Young WR 6-2 185 So.
TIGHT ENDS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
86 NaSeer Conway TE 6-5 250 Fr.*
85 Le’Mont Lewis TE 6-3 230 So.
88 Brandon Livingstone TE 6-4 208 Fr.*
KICKERS/PUNTERS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
19 Justin Parker K/P 5-9 170 Sr.
39 Peter Pecora P 5-10 220 Jr.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
28 Larry Armstead S 6-0 190 Jr.
26 Alfred Nqauja S 5-10 180 Grad
7 Malcolm Solomon CB 5-11 185 Sr.
22 Howard Spencer CB 5-8 175 Jr.
29 Perry Sutton CB 5-10 170 So.
24 Ian White S 6-0 170 Sr.
40 Damian Wright S 6-0 195 So.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
91 Andre Adams DL 6-2 250 Sr.
93 James Pratt DL 5-11 280 Sr.
92 Isiah Townsend DL 6-2 290 Sr.
96 Rashad Vesprey DL 6-2 300 So.
94 Jeffery Williams DL 6-0 280 So.
98 Darell Young DL 6-3 255 So.
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LINE BACKERS
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
58 Alandus Beggs LB 6-1 205 So.
46 Tyler Blowe LB 6-1 240 So.
55 Timothy Durant LB 6-2 215 Fr.*
44 Jamal Gourdine LB 6-1 205 So.
49 Wlati Freeman LB 5-10 245 So.
52 Clifton Haney LB 6-1 210 Jr.
5 LaQuentin Milo LB 6-0 220 Sr.
59 Edward Moon LB 6-3 215 So.
53 Thomas Sykes LB 6-2 225 So.
56 Michael Woolridge LB 6-2 215 So.
51 Bryce Willoughby LB 6-0 230 So.
*redshirt freshman
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
No Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr.
72 Kyle Catterton OL 6-5 295 So.
63 Fransico Clifford OL 6-2 280 Jr.
74 Markus Copeland OL 6-4 275 Sr.
73 Broderick Custis OL 6-3 345 Sr.
70 Michael Griffin OL 6-2 330 Jr.
65 Ronald Neverson OL 6-2 270 Fr.*
68 Jordan Shephard OL 6-1 300 So.
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ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Previous School
5 LaQuentin Milo LB 6’0 227 Sr Florence, SC/Wilson
7 Malcolm Solomon DB 6’0 185 Sr Rochester, NY/Wilson Magnet
8 Edward Davis QB 6’0 190 Jr Stone Mountain, GA/Stone Mountain
10 Jarred Battle QB 6’2 185 So Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor
11 Leonard Johnson QB 6’1 190 Sr Florence, SC/Wilson
12 Brian Berry WR 5’10 185 Sr Conyers, GA/Maljord Academy
14 Kenay Hawks WR 5’9 170 Fr.* Virginia Beach, VA/Princess Anne
16 Steven Skinner QB 6’0 180 So Suffolk, VA/Nansemond River
19 Justin Parker K/P 5’9 170 Sr Petersburg, VA/Matoaca
20 Babajide Onadipe RB 5’11 190 Jr Colonial Heights, VA/Colonial Heights
22 Howard Spencer DB 5’8 170 Jr Richmond, VA/Thomas Dale
23 Clayton Leak RB 5’8 180 So Richmond, VA/John Marshall
24 Ian White DB 6’1 190 Sr Oxon Hill, MD/Hudson Valley CC
26 Alfred Ngauja DB 5’11 185 Grad Alexandria, VA/Bladensburg
28 Larry Armstead DB 6’0 185 Jr Norfolk, VA/Maury
29 Perry Sutton DB 5’10 180 So Rock Hill, SC/South Pointe
32 Antwain Lyde RB 6’0 200 Jr Florence, SC/Newberry College
33 Rahoo Walker RB 5’10 195 Sr Hempstead, NY/Nassau CC
35 Jordan Rogers WR 5’10 180 So Virginia Beach, VA/Landstown
39 Peter Pecora P 5’11 190 Jr Bloomfield, CT/Bloomfield
40 Damian Wright DB 6’0 190 So St. Matthews, SC/Calhoun County
44 Jamal Gourdine LB 6’1 200 So Virginia Beach, VA/First Colonial
46 Tyler Blowe LB 6’0 235 So Hampton, VA/Bethel
49 Wlati Freeman LB 5’10 225 Sr Baltimore, MD/Hudson Village CC
51 Bryce Willoughby LB 6’1 225 So Accokeek, MD/Gwynn Park
52 Clifton Haney LB 6’2 225 Jr Orlando, FL/Maynard Evans
53 Thomas Sykes LB 6’2 230 So Newport News, VA/Warwick
55 Timothy Durant LB 6’2 225 Fr.* Hyattsville, MD/Northwestern
56 Michael Woolridge LB 6’2 220 So Richmond, VA/Highland Springs
58 Alandus Beggs LB 6'2 200 So Hampton, VA/Phoebus
59 Edward Moon LB 6’3 210 So Annapolis, MD/Annapolis
60 Charleton Oliver FB 6’1 260 So Woodbridge, VA/Hylton
63 Francisco Clifford OL 6’1 265 Jr Suffolk, VA/King’s Fork
65 Ronald Neverson OL 6’2 270 Fr.* Woodbridge, VA/Hylton
68 Jordan Shephard OL 6’2 280 So Atlanta, GA/McNair
70 Michael Griffin OL 6’2 300 Jr Florence, SC/Wilson
72 Kyle Catterton OL 6’4 270 So Waldorf, MD/North Point
73 Broderick Custis OL 6’3 330 Sr Melfa, VA/Nandua
74 Markus Copeland OL 6’4 270 Sr Lynchburg, VA/E.C. Glass
81 Thaditguss Lewis WR 6’5 190 Fr.* Newport News, VA/Warwick
82 Antoine Jarvis WR 6’1 200 Jr Hampton, VA/Bethel
83 Corey Young WR 6’1 180 So Virginia Beach, VA/Bayside
85 Le’Mont Lewis TE 6’3 220 So Newport News, VA/Warwick
86 Naseer Conway TE 6’4 235 Fr.* Charlottesville, VA/Monticello
87 Clarence Sims WR 6’0 170 Jr Cincinnati, OH/Winton Woods
88 Brandon Livingston TE 6’2 215 Fr.* Lorton, VA/Manassas Park
89 Kai James WR 6’0 180 So Virginia Beach, VA/Kempsville
91 Andre Adams DL 6’2 250 So Washington, DC/Theodore Roosevelt
92 Isiah Townsend DL 6’2 270 Sr San Pablo, CA/El Cerrito
93 James Pratt DL 6’0 265 Sr Alexandria, VA/Thomas Edison
94 Jeffery Williams DL 6’0 280 So Ringgold, VA/Don River
96 Rashad Vesprey DL 6’1 270 So Brooklyn, NY/Abraham Lincoln
98 Darell Young DL 6’3 240 So Fort Lauderdale, FL/South Plantation
*redshirt freshman
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Left Tackle
74. M. Copeland (6’4, 270, Sr.)
61. R. Rijos (6’3, 270, So.)
Left Guard
73. B. Custis (6’3, 330, Sr.)
60. C. Oliver (6’1, 260, So.)
Center
68. J. Shepherd (6’1, 300, So.)
63. F. Clifford (6’2, 280, Jr.)
Right Guard
65. R. Neverson (6’2, 270, So.)
72. K. Catterton (6’5, 295, So.)
Right Tackle
70. M. Griffin (6’2, 330, Jr.)
72. K. Catterton (6’5, 295, So.)
Tight End
85. L. Lewis (6’3, 220, So.)
86. N. Conway (6’4, 235, So.)
Wide Receiver
12. B. Berry (5’9, 185, Sr.)
83. C. Sims (6’0, 150, Jr.)
Wide Receiver
87. A. Jarvis (6’0, 150, Jr.)
89. K. James (6’0, 180, Fr)
Quarter-Back
10. J. Battle (6’2, 195, So.)
8. E. Davis (6’1, 210, Jr.)
Full-Back
33. R. Walker (5’9, 215, Sr.)
Tail-Back
32. A. Lyde (5’11, 200, Jr.)
23. C. Leaks (5’5, 160, So.)
Place Kicker
19. Justin Parker ( 5’10, 180, Sr)
Punter
39. P. Pecore (5’10, 220, So.)
Kick Return
22. H. Spencer (5’8, 175, Jr.)
26. A. Ngauja (5’10, 180, Grad.)
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Defense Tackle
92. I. Townsend (6’2, 290, Sr.)
98. D. Young (6’3, 255, So.)
Nose Guard
96. R. Vesprey (6’2, 300, So.)
94. J. Williams (6’0, 280, So.)
Defense Tackle
93. J. Pratt (6’0, 265, So.)
91. A Adams (6’2, 250, Jr.)
Outside Linebacker
53. T. Sykes (6’2, 225, So.)
52. A. Beggs (6’1, 210, So.)
Inside Linebacker
51. B. Willoughby (6’0, 230, So.)
46. T. Blowe (6’1, 240, So.)
Inside Linebacker
5. L. Milo (6’0, 220, Sr.)
46. T. Blowe (6’1, 240, So.)
Outside Linebacker
44. B. Gourdine (6’1, 205, So.)
53. C. Haney (6’1, 210, So.)
Left Corner
24. Ian white (6’1, 180, Jr.)
29. P. Sutton (5’10, 170, So.)
Free Safety
26. A. Ngauja (5’10, 180, Grad.)
40. D. Wright (6’0, 185, So.)
Strong Safety
27. L. Armstead (6’0, 190, Jr.)
40. D. Wright (6’0, 195, So.)
Right Corner
22. H. Spencer (5’8, 170, Jr.)
7. M. Solomon (5’11, 185, Sr.)
Punt Return
12. B. Berry (5’9, 185, Sr.)
Location: …..………………………………….…..Salisbury, NC
Founded …………………………………………...………..1879
Enrollment…………………………………………………...960
Conference………………………………...………………CIAA
Nickname ……………………………….……...…….Blue Bears
Colors………………………….……...Columbia Blue and Black
Stadium ………………….………….Alumni Memorial Stadium
Head Coach………………………………………... Elvin James
Record at Livingstone ……………………..………………..0-0
Career Record…...……………..…...0-0 (1st Collegiate Season)
Offensive Coordinator…………………………….John Thomas
Defensive Coordinator……………………………..William Orr
Letterman Returning/Lost……………………………... Starters Returning/Lost…………………………………….5/17
SID…………………………………………………Ricky Rogers
SID office Phone/ Fax………………………704-216-6179/6278
SID Address……………………………….701 West Monroe St.
Athletic Website…………………………..…www.lubears.com
Livingstone Game 1 - August 28 - Ettrick, VA
2009 Results (0-10) Virginia State L 7-37
At Savannah State L 12-34
At Catawba L 0-51
At Bowie State L 0-51
Lincoln L 0-10
Johnson C. Smith L 15-30
Chowan University L 33-42
At Saint Augustine’s L 7-31
At Shaw L 3-54
Fayetteville State L 8-31
2010 Schedule 8-28 at Virginia State
9-24 at Newberry
9-11 Catawba
9-18 Bowie
9-25 at Saint Paul’s
10-2 Shaw
10-9 West Virginia Wesleyan
10-16 at Winston-Salem State
10-23 at Fayetteville State
10-30 Saint Augustine’s
West Virginia State Game 2 - September 11 - Ettrick, VA
Location: …..……………………………….……..Institute, WV
Founded …………………………………………...………..1891
Enrollment…………………………………………………2,081
Conference…………………………………………...….WVIAC
Nickname …………………………..……...…….Yellow Jackets
Colors………………………….……………...Old Gold & Black
Stadium …………………………….……………….Lakin Field
Head Coach……………………………………….. Earl Monroe
Record at West Virginia State……………….…………...19-12
Career Record…………………………..…….19-12 (4 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator……………………………......Kip Shaw
Defensive Coordinator………………………...……...Will King
Letterman Returning/Lost…………………………...…...38/18
Starters Returning/Lost………………………………..…...16/5
SID…………………………………………….Sean McAndrews
SID office Phone/ Fax………………………304-766-4122/3299
SID Address………………..……... PO Box 1000 Institute, WV
Athletic Website…..………….….www,wvsuyellowjackets.com
2009 Results (2-8) Central State W 6-0
at Benedict L 21-49
U-Charleston L 0-35
at Concord W 14-25
Seton Hill L 23-17
at West Liberty L 30-52
Glenville State L 17-35
at Shepherd L 14-55
at Wv Wesleyan L 0-28
Fairmont W 27-19
2010 Schedule 9-4 at Central State
9-11 at Virginia State
9-18 at University of Charleston
9-25 Johnson C. Smith
10-2 Concord
10-9 at Seton Hill
10-16 West Liberty
10-23 at Glenville State
10-30 Shepherd State
11-6 WV Wesleyan
11-13 at Fairmont State
2009 Team Stats Livingstone College 6 19 14 46 85
Opponents 103 33 113 122 371
Team Statistics LC OPP First Downs 119 208
Rushing 287-407 433-2,526
Average Per Rush 1.4 5.8
Att-Comp-Int 330-142-6 240-131-8
Average Per Game 151.3 181.8
Passing Yards 1,513 1,818
Total Offense 617-1,920 673-4,344
Yards/Play 3.1 6.5
Fumbles-Lost 22-13 17-8
Interception returns 8-35 6-44
Turnovers 0 2
Penalties 81-664 98-955
Punt Returns 10-75 37-435
Kickoff Returns 59-1,206 23-753
Punting 74-2,191 29-1,056
Field Goal Attempts 2-4 8-16
Third-Down Conversions 32-148 51-129
Fourth-Down Conversions 6-24 9-29
Sacks 13-74 35-270
Touchdowns Scored 12 50
Red Zone Scores 8-15 53% 35-55 64%
Time of Possession 29:09 30:34
2009 Team Stats W. Virginia State 45 64 29 14 152
Opponents 83 104 58 70 315
Team Statistics WVS OPP First Downs 146 187
Rushing 4-708 24-2,052
Average Per Rush 2.2 5.1
Att-Comp-Int 269-165-9 230-127-7
Average Per Game 192.1 173.6
Passing Yards 1,921 1,736
Total Offense 591-2,629 630-3,788
Yards/Play 4.4 6.0
Fumbles-Lost 16-8 21-11
Interceptions 7-57 9-83
Turnovers 115 20
Penalties 62-536 63-615
Punt Returns 15-51 21-242
Kickoff Returns 9-884 35-805
Punting 62-1,925 42-1,488
Field goal Attempts 3-11 5-8
Third-Down Conversions 43-134 53-124
Fourth-Down Conversions 7/13 8/19
Sacks 9-58 31-192
Touchdowns Scored 21 43
Red Zone Scores 13-24 54% 34-44 77%
Time of Possession/Game 29:51 29:44
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Location: …..………………..………………….…..Norfolk, VA
Founded …………………………………………...………..1935
Enrollment………………………………………………....7,000
Conference………………………...……...………………MEAC
Nickname ………………………………….……...…….Spartans
Colors……………………………..……….……...Green & Gold
Stadium ………………….…..….William “Dick” Price Stadium
Head Coach………………………………………….Pete Adrian
Record at Norfolk State ……..……………….28-28 (5 seasons)
Career Record……………………………..64-65-1 (12 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator………...…………….Kirk Mastromatteo
Defensive Coordinator………………………..Mark DeBastiani
Letterman Returning/Lost…………………...…………...45/16
Starters Returning/Lost…………………………………...14/12
SID…………………………...……………………Matt Michalec
SID office Phone/ Fax…………….757-823-2628/757-823-8218
SID Address……………………...…700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA
Athletic Website…………………..……………nsuspartans.com
Norfolk State Game 3 - September 18 - Norfolk, VA
2009 Results (6-5) Virginia State W 28-10
at North Carolina A&T L 13-17
William & Mary L 15-27
Bethune-Cookman W 40-14
South Carolina State L 10-37
Hampton W 46-6
at Florida A&M L 20-34
Howard W 41-6
at Morgan State L 31-23
at Delaware State W 21-16
Winston-Salem State W 28-21
2010 Schedule 9-2 at Rutgers
9-11 North Carolina A&T
9-18 Virginia State
9-25 at Bethune-Cookman
10-9 at South Carolina State
10-16 at Hampton
10-23 Florida A&M
10-30 at Howard
11-6 Morgan State
11-13 Delaware State
11-20 Savannah State
Chowan Game 4 - September 25 - Murfreesboro, NC
Location: …..……….……………….……..Murfreesboro, NC
Founded …………………………………………...………..1848
Enrollment…………...………………………………………900
Conference………………………………………..……….CIAA
Nickname …………………………..……...………….….Hawks
Colors………………………….…………...……...Blue & White
Stadium …………………………….……...….Garrison Stadium
Head Coach…………………………………………...Tim Place
Record at Chowan……………….………..…...4-16 (2 seasons)
Career Record…………………………..…….15-27 (4 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator…………………………….....Mark Hall
Defensive Coordinator………………...…...…….Brian Matesic
Letterman Returning/Lost……………………………......38/18
Starters Returning/Lost…………………………………....16/6
SID……………………………………………..…Meredith Long
SID office Phone/ Fax………….....252-398-6468/252-398-1390
SID Address………..……1 University Place, Murfreesboro, NC
Athletic Website…..………………..…….www.gocuhawks.com
2009 Results (2-8) Albany State L 21-36
at Old Dominion L 21-36
at Brevard College L 24-27
at Elizabeth City L 30-35
At Virginia Union L 27-45
Fayetteville State L 17-37
Livingstone College W 42-33
Shaw L 20-53
Johnson C. Smith W 33-22
St. Augustine's L 18-28
2010 Schedule 8-28 at Lenoir-Rhyne
9-4 at The Citadel
9-18 at Winston-Salem State
9-25 Virginia State
10-2 Virginia Union
10-9 Lincoln
10-16 at Saint Paul’s
10-23 at Shaw
10-30 at Elizabeth City State
11-6 Bowie State
2009 Team Stats Norfolk State 90 65 69 69 293
Opponents 70 88 37 16 211
Team Statistics NSU OPP First Downs 200 170
Rushing 387-1,601 399-1,369
Average Per Rush 4.1 3.4
Att-Comp-Int 162-287-13 135-257-15
Average Per Game 202.8 141.1
Passing Yards 2,231 1,818
Total Offense 674-3,832 656-2921
Yards/Play 5.7 4.5
Fumbles-Lost 12-8 19-10
Interception-Yds 15-286 13-225
Turnovers 0 2
Penalties 103-903 85-733
Punt Returns 21-225 24-162
Kickoff Returns 45-830 47-804
Punting 47-1728 49-1952
Field Goal Attempts 6-9 15-21
3rd-Down Conversions 32-148 46-139
4th-Down Conversions 8-14 4-8
Sacks 26-177 23-155
Touchdowns Scored 39 24
Red Zone Scores 8-15 35-55
Time of Possession 30:17 29:43
2009 Team Stats Chowan 56 69 40 88 253
Opponents 64 109 82 97 352
Team Statistics CU OPP First Downs 218 160
Rushing 341-979 354-1,622
Average Per Rush 2.9 4.6
Att-Comp-Int 434-235-17 246-124-8
Average Per Game 288.5 205.2
Passing Yards 2,885 2,052
Total Offense 775-3,864 600-3,674
Yards/Play 5.0 6.1
Fumbles-Lost 25-13 18-8
Interceptions-Yds 8-90 17-270
Turnovers 115 20
Penalties 89-772 78-600
Punt Returns 21-192 11-112
Kickoff Returns 60-1,249 43-818
Punting 43-1,272 48-1,691
Field goal Attempts 10-17 10-15
3rd-Down Conversions 61-165 46-129
4th-Down Conversions 14-32 5-16
Sacks 18-145 48-287
Touchdowns Scored 33 47
Red Zone Scores 32-44 36-43
Time of Possession/Game 33:38 26:05
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Location: …...…………………………………...…..Bowie, MD
Founded …………………………………………...………..1865
Enrollment…………………………………….…………...5,617
Conference………………………………...………………CIAA
Nickname ……………………………….………..…….Bulldogs
Colors………………………………..…….……...Black & Gold
Stadium ………………….………………..….Bulldogs Stadium
Head Coach…………………………………..….Damon Wilson
Record at Bowie State …………….…..…………6-5 (1 season)
Career Record………………………..……..…….6-5 (1 season)
Offensive Coordinator………………………….….Gary Harrell
Defensive Coordinator…………………………..Daronte’ Jones
Letterman Returning/Lost…………………….………… 17/21
Starters Returning/Lost…………………………..………… 8/9
SID………………………………………………….Greg Goings
SID office Phone/ Fax…...………..301-860-3574/301-860-3585
SID Address………………..14000 Jericho Park Rd. Bowie, MD
Athletic Website……………………………….bsubulldogs.com
Bowie Game 5 - October 2 - Bowie, MD
2009 Results (6-5) at Slippery Rock L 27-31
Shepherd W 23-21
Fayetteville State L 20-30
Livingstone W 51-0
Shaw W 31-24
at Lincoln W 51-20
at Elizabeth City W 37-33
St. Paul’s L 14-0
at Virginia Union L 16-17
at Virginia State L 12-14
vs. Fayetteville State L 10-21
2010 Schedule 8-28 at Seton Hill
9-4 at Morgan State
9-11 at Fayetteville State
9-18 at Livingstone
9-25 Virginia Union
10-2 Virginia State
10-9 at Saint Paul’s
10-16 Lincoln (Pa)
10-230 Elizabeth City State
10-31 at Chowan
Fayetteville State Game 6 - October 9 - Ettrick, VA
Location: …..…………………………………..Fayetteville, NC
Founded …………………………………………...………..1867
Enrollment…………………………………………………6,632
Conference……………………………………………..….CIAA
Nickname …………………………..……...…………...Broncos
Colors………………….……………...Royal Blue & Lily White
Stadium ……….….……………….Luther Nick Jeralds Stadium
Head Coach……………………………………...Kenny Phillips
Record at Fayetteville State……………….…………….64-44
Career Record…………………………..…...64-44 (10 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator…………………...……...Richard Portee
Defensive Coordinator………………...……...David V. Bowser
Letterman Returning/Lost……………………………….43/17
Starters Returning/Lost……………………………………17/5
SID…………..…………………………………Adrian Ferguson
SID office Phone/ Fax……………………...910-672-1254/4847
SID Address.……………1200 Murchison Rd. Fayetteville, NC
Athletic Website……...………..…….www.uncfsu.edu/ath.com
2009 Results (8-4) UNC-Pembroke L 41-32
Catawba L 21-20
at Bowie State W 30-20
vs Saint Paul’s W 24-0
Virginia State L 25-20
at Chowan W 37-17
Shaw W 29-28
at Johnson C. Smith W 30-12
Saint Augustine’s W 56-6
at Livingstone W 31-8
2010 Schedule 9-4 at UNC-Pembrooke
9-11 Bowie State
9-18 Elizabeth City
9-25 Winston-Salem
10-2 at Saint Augustine’s
10-9 at Virginia State
10-16 at Shaw
10-23 Livingstone
10-30 Johnson C. Smith
11-6 WV Wesleyan
11-13 at Fairmont State
2009 Team Stats Bowie State 49 83 49 121 292
Opponents 72 36 38 65 211
Team Statistics BSU OPP First Downs 185 142
Rushing 510-2,057 343-621
Average Per Rush 4.0 1.8
Att-Comp-Int 125-220-16 141-309-18
Average Per Game 133.5 161.3
Passing Yards 1,468 1,774
Total Offense 730-3,525 652-2,395
Yards/Play 4.8 3.7
Fumbles-Lost 28-16 28-14
Interception returns 8-35 6-44
Turnovers 32 32
Penalties 119-1165 87-678
Punt Returns 32-324 25-162
Kickoff Returns 42-1,065 56-1122
Punting 57-2,053 70-2417
Field Goal Attempts 8-11 7-15
3rd-Down Conversions 46-152 37-155
4th-Down Conversions 16-36 5-19
Sacks 23-173 26-178
Touchdowns Scored 39 27
Red Zone Scores 29-40 19-26
Time of Possession 32:47 27:13
2009 Team Stats Fayetteville State 72 80 81 112 345
Opponents 72 28 84 46 230
Team Statistics FSU OPP First Downs 200 186
Rushing 470-1764 475-1498
Average Per Rush 3.8 3.2
Att-Comp-Int 160-312-13 143-317-19
Average Per Game 164.7 147.8
Passing Yards 1,976 1,774
Total Offense 782-3740 792-3,272
Yards/Play 4.8 4.1
Fumbles-Lost 19-12 25-16
Interceptions 19-435 13-124
Turnovers 25 35
Penalties 100-945 99-811
Punt Returns 21-174 21-194
Kickoff Returns 42-857 58-1261
Punting 67-2585 80-2628
Field goal Attempts 17-32 5-9
3rd-Down Conversions 50-166 40-170
4th-Down Conversions 3-12 13-31
Sacks 46-334 24-140
Touchdowns Scored 42 31
Red Zone Scores 39-50 21-30
Time of Possession/Game 28:44 31:15
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Location: ....………………………………….Elizabeth City, NC
Founded …………………………………………...………..1891
Enrollment…………………………………………………3,042
Conference………………………………...………………CIAA
Nickname ……………………………….……...………..Vikings
Colors………………………….………………....Royal & White
Stadium ………………….……………………………..Roebuck
Head Coach……………………………………... Waverly Tillar
Record at Elizabeth City …………..…………….……….35-39
Career Record…………………………..…….35-39 (7 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator……………………………..Alvin Parker
Defensive Coordinator…………………………..Marcus Hillard
Letterman Returning/Lost………………………………..37/17
Starters Returning/Lost…………………………………….16/6
SID……………………………………………..……April Emory
SID office Phone/ Fax………………………252-335-3278/3627
SID Address………Vaughan Center 101 1702 Weeksville Road
Athletic Website…………………………www.ecsuvikings.com
Elizabeth City State Game 7 - October 14 - Ettrick, VA
2009 Results (7-4) at Shaw L 30-54
at Johnson C. Smith W 51-10
Tusculum W 49-29
Chowan W 35-30
at St. Augustine’s W 29-27
at Virginia State L 10-23
Bowie State L 33-37
Lincoln (PA) W 54-18
at Saint Paul’s W 38-12
at Virginia Union W 21-13
vs Tuskegee L 7-21
2010 Schedule 8-28 Johnson C. Smith
9-02 at Central Arkansas
9-18 vs. Fayetteville State
9-25 Shaw
10-2 Saint Paul’s
10-9 Virginia Union
10-14 at Virginia State
10-23 at Bowie State
10-30 Chowan
11-06 at Lincoln (PA)
Lincoln (PA) Game 8 - October 23 - Ettrick, VA
Location: …..……………………………….…..West Grove, PA
Founded …………………………………………...………..1854
Enrollment…………………………………………………2,649
Conference………………………………………………...CIAA
Nickname …………………………..……...………………Lions
Colors………………………….…………………Orange & Blue
Stadium ………………….…………...Avon Grove High School
Head Coach……………………………………….O.J. Abanishe
Record at Lincoln (PA)……………….……………………4-16
Career Record…………………………..……...4-16 (2 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator………………………..…..L. Josh Kyner
Defensive Coordinator………………………...….Herb Pickens
Letterman Returning/Lost…………………...…………...36/18
Starters Returning/Lost……………………………………19/3
SID………………………………………………...Chris Weeden
SID office Phone/ Fax………………………484-365-7384/8120
SID Address………………..……………[email protected]
Athletic Website…..…………………………..www.lulions.com
2009 Results (3-7) at Cheyney W 41-20
New Haven L 10-33
Southern Virginia W 29-8
Shaw L 6-68
at Livingstone College W 10-0
Bowie State L 20-51
Virginia Union L 6-35
at Elizabeth City State L 18-54
Virginia State L 14-34
at Saint Paul’s L 6-16
2010 Schedule 9-5 at Cheyney
9-11 at University of New Haven
9-18 at Virginia Union
9-25 Saint Augustine’s
10-2 at Howard
10-9 at Chowan
10-16 at Bowie State
10-23 at Virginia State
10-30 Saint Paul’s
11-6 Elizabeth City
2009 Team Stats Elizabeth City 86 99 81 91 357
Opponents 44 71 68 91 274
Team Statistics ECSU OPP First Downs 195 196
Rushing 418-1,525 418-1,294
Average Per Rush 3.6 3.1
Att-Comp-Int 144-301-13 161-316-24 Average Per Game 198.5 196.1 Passing Yards 2,184 2,157
Total Offense 719-3,709 734-3,451
Yards/Play 5.2 4.7
Fumbles-Lost 25-15 42-20 Interception-Yds 8-35 6-44
Turnovers 23 44
Penalties 91-766 85-779 Punt Returns 18-387 14-123 Kickoff Returns 44-858 62-1,354 Punting 50-1,768 56-1,875 Field Goal Attempts 4-10 12-15 3rd-Down Conversions 51-149 58-152 4th-Down Conversions 10-24 10-20 Sacks 33-183 20-135 Touchdowns Scored 50 34
Red Zone Scores 30-39 27-36 Time of Possession 28:11 31:37
2009 Team Stats Lincoln (PA) 21 43 53 43 160
Opponents 67 81 77 94 319
Team Statistics LUPA OPP First Downs 166 174
Rushing 338-1,016 403-1,604
Average Per Rush 3.0 4.0
Att-Comp-Int 314-141-28 237-124-12
Average Per Game 163.4 167.5
Passing Yards 1,634 1,675
Total Offense 652-2,650 640-3,279
Yards/Play 4.1 5.1
Fumbles-Lost 32-18 33-17
Interceptions-Yds 12-188 28-380
Turnovers 36 29
Penalties 100-913 101-947
Punt Returns 15-161 22-303
Kickoff Returns 52-872 30-573
Punting 50-1433 42-1349
Field goal Attempts 2-2 8-12
3rd-Down Conversions 32-128 39-132
4th-Down Conversions 5-29 16-30
Sacks 20-118 19-147
Touchdowns Scored 22 42
Red Zone Scores 13-24 54% 34-44 77%
Time of Possession/Game 28:23 31:17
2010 VSU Football OPPONENTS
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Location: …..………………………………….…Richmond, VA
Founded …………………………………………...………..1865
Enrollment…...……………………………………………..1500
Conference………………………………...………………CIAA
Nickname ………………………….……...…………....Panthers
Colors………………………….……………....Maroon and Steel
Stadium ………………….……………………...….Hovey Field
Head Coach…………………………….………. Michael Bailey
Record at Virginia Union………………..……….………….6-4
Career Record…………………………..……….6-4 (1 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator………………….……….Calvin Randall
Defensive Coordinator……………….…………Edward Pointer
Letterman Returning/Lost…………..…………………...50/16
Starters Returning/Lost……………...…………………...13/11
SID………………………………….………………….Jim Junot
SID office Phone/ Fax……………………...804-342-1493/1485
SID Address……………………….1500 North Lombardy Street
Athletic Website…………………………...www.vuusports.com
Virginia Union Game 9 - October 30 - Richmond, VA
2009 Results (6-4) East Stroudsburg L 6-19
at Central State W 45-0
at Old Dominion L 17-49
at Johnson C Smith W 34-14
Chowan W 45-27
at St. Paul’s L 9-13
at Lincoln (PA) L 35-6
at Virginia State L 31-3
Bowie State W 17-16
Elizabeth City L 13-21
2010 Schedule 8-28 at Winston-Salem
9-4 at Shaw
9-18 Lincoln (PA)
9-25 at Bowie State
10-2 at Chowan
10-9 at Elizabeth City
10-16 Johnson C Smith
10-23 St. Paul’s
10-30 Virginia State
11-6 Fayetteville State
Saint Paul’s Game 10 - November 6 - Lawrenceville, VA
Location: …..………………………….……..Lawrenceville, VA
Founded …………………………………………...………..1888
Enrollment…………………………………………………...583
Conference………………………………………………...CIAA
Nickname …………………………..……...……………...Tigers
Colors………………………….……………...Black and Orange
Stadium …………………………….…..Park View High School
Head Coach………………………………………Willard Bailey
Record at Saint Paul’s……………….……………………20-28
Career Record………………………….…234-141 (35 seasons)
Offensive Coordinator………………………......Hubbie Bryant
Defensive Coordinator……………………………Kevin Grisby
Letterman Returning/Lost……………………...………...40/20
Starters Returning/Lost……………………...……………..8/13
SID…………………………………………………………..TBA
SID office Phone/ Fax………………………434-848-1828/1833
SID Address………………..………………...115 College Drive
Athletic Website…..………………………..www,saintpauls.edu
2009 Results (4-5) at UNC Pembroke L 0-37
Webber W 24-21
Fayetteville State L 0-24
at Johnson C. Smith L 20-24
Virginia Union W 13-9
at Virginia State W 18-0
at Bowie State L 0-14
Elizabeth City State L 12-38
Lincoln W 16-6
2010 Schedule 8-28 at West Vieginia Wesleyan
9-11 UNC-Pembroke
9-18 at Saint Augustine’s
9-25 Livingstone
10-2 at Elizabeth City
10-9 vs. Bowie State
10-16 Chowan
10-23 at Virginia Union
10-30 at Lincoln
11-6 Virginia State
2009 Team Stats Virginia Union 6 19 14 46 85
Opponents 103 33 113 122 371
Team Statistics VUU OPP First Downs 119 208
Rushing 287-407 433-2,526
Average Per Rush 1.4 5.8
Att-Comp-Int 330-142-6 240-131-8
Average Per Game 151.3 181.8
Passing Yards 1,513 1,818
Total Offense 617-1,920 673-4,344
Yards/Play 3.1 6.5
Fumbles-Lost 22-13 17-8
Interception returns 8-35 6-44
Turnovers 0 2
Penalties 81-664 98-955
Punt Returns 10-75 37-435
Kickoff Returns 59-1,206 23-753
Punting 74-2,191 29-1,056
Field Goal Attempts 2-4 8-16
Third-Down Conversions 32-148 51-129
Fourth-Down Conversions 6-24 9-29
Sacks 13-74 35-270
Touchdowns Scored 12 50
Red Zone Scores 8-15 53% 35-55 64%
Time of Possession 29:09 30:34
2009 Team Stats Saint Paul’s 27 27 29 20 103
Opponents 13 67 33 60 173
Team Statistics SPU OPP First Downs 121 173
Rushing 402-1,301 319-1,048
Average Per Rush 3.2 3.3
Att-Comp-Int 146-60-14 238-118-11 Average Per Game 70.2 144.7 Passing Yards 632 1,302 Total Offense 548-1,933 557-2,350 Yards/Play 3.5 4.2
Fumbles-Lost 23-8 23-17 Interception-Yds 11-32 14-269 Turnovers 22 28
Penalties 84-723 68-691 Punt Returns 13-105 18-129 Kickoff Returns 34-655 23-377 Punting 62-2,037 46-1494 Field goal Attempts 3-11 5-8
3d-Down Conversions 31-122 39-123 4th-Down Conversions 8-20 7-17 Sacks 16-105 26-151 Touchdowns Scored 15 23
Red Zone Scores 15-25 20-25
Time of Possession/Game 31:33 28:38
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2010 VSU Football INDIVIDUAL/TEAM GAME HIGHS
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2010 VSU Football THE LEGEND OF THE TROJAN
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The Legend of The Trojan
The Trojans exhibited bravery, endurance, power and
daring in their exploits to exert their supremacy in physical
combat. The name “Trojans” is tied to the warriors of Virginia
State, for they too, display these same qualities in defending
the honor and prowess of Virginia State in the world of
athletics.
Prior to October 22, 1932, the athletic teams at Virginia
State were referred to either as Hilltoppers, because the school
is located high upon a hill, or Statesmen after the second of the
official school name. Both of these names seemed too tame
and incongruous with hard work, fighting, and the hard knocks,
especially those encountered by the football team.
Receiving Touchdowns
Name Years TDs
1. Damon Thompson 1997-2000 37
2. Remus James 1990-1993 20 3. William Chamber 1970-1972 17 3. Jovelle Tillman 1994-1997 17 5. Floyd Lanier 1993-1996 16 6. Jerome Jeter 2002-2005 15 6. Jerome Choice 2005-2008 15 7. P.J. Berry 2003-2005 12 9. Donald Wheeler 1993-1994 10 9. Eric Plant 2000-2003 10
Rushing Yards
Name Years Yards
1. George Leonard 1976-1979 3,575
2. Robert Morgan 1993-1996 3,351
3. Von Allen 1983-1986 2,335
4. Clifton Cooper 1987-1990 2,186
5. David Patterson 1989-1992 1,663
6. George Moody 1956-1958 1,618
7. Rufus Crawford 1975-1977 1,502
8. Nick Fleming 2006-2008 1,477
9. Danny Boynton 1986-1987 1,463
10. Bernard Comer 2000-2002 1,259
Scoring
Name Years Points
1. Damon Thompson 1997-2000 274
2. Robert Morgan 1993-1996 254
3. George Leonard 1976-1979 226
4. Muse Conteh 2002-2005 154
5. David Patterson 1989-1992 138
6. Von Allen 1983-1986 132
7. Remus James 1990-1993 120 8. Robert Okonkwo 1988-1990 110 8. P.J. Berry 2003-2005 110 10. William Chamber 1970-1972 102 10. Jovelle Tillman 1994-1997 102
Passing Yards
Name Years Yards
1. Antonio Hawkins 1997-2000 9,217
2. Gregory Clark 1988-1993 6,825
3. Kevin Jones 2000-2003 5,572
4. Rodney Grainger 1993-1996 5,272
5. Michael Terry 2003-2007 3,725
6. Rudy Elliott 1986-1988 3,214
7. DeWayne Jeter 1957-1960 2,510
8. Maurice Banks 1975-1978 1,754
9. Damon McNair 1994-1997 1,704 10. Lawrence Sugg 1966-1969 1,693
Passing Touchdowns
Name Years TDs
1. Antonio Hawkins 1997-2000 68
2. Gregory Clark 1988-1993 56
3. Michael Terry 2003-2007 38
4. Rodney Granger 1993-1996 38
5. Kevin Jones 2000-2003 37
6. Rudy Elliott 1986-1988 19
7. DeWayne Jeter 1957-1960 18
8. Damon McNair 1994-1997 15
9. Joe Winslow 1969-1971 14 9. Lamar Blizzard 2003-2007 14
Receiving Yards
Name Years Yards
1. Damon Thompson 1997-2000 4,387
2. Remus James 1990-1993 2,379
3. Michael Davis 1984-1987 2,061
4. Floyd Lanier 1993-1996 1,982
5. Eric Plant 2000-2003 1,949
6. Jerome Jeter 2002-2005 1,874
7. Darren Thornton 1992-1995 1,866
8. Desmond Thornton 1995-1998 1,804
9. Gary Martin 1987-1990 1,497 10. William Chamber 1970-1972 1,409
2010 VSU Football ALL-TIME LEADERS
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TEAM 300+ yds rushing 300 vs. Lincoln, 2008 Less than 30 yds rushing 5 vs. Saint Augustine’s, 2005 Negative net rushing -41 vs. Norfolk State, 2001 400+ yards passing 496 vs. Elizabeth City State, 2003 < 200 yards total offense 118 vs. Virginia Union, 2009 < 100 yards total offense 93 vs. Fayetteville State, 2009 30+ first downs 32 vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 2008 35+ first downs 43 vs. Shaw, 2005 40+ points 54 vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 2008 50+ points 54 vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 2008 60+ points 81 vs. Cheyney, 1995 100+ yds penalties 107 vs. Bowie State, 2007 4+ fumbles lost 4 vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 Scored a safety 1 vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 2008 Forced 5+ turnovers 5 vs. Saint Paul’s, 2008 Forced 3+ fumbles 3 vs. Saint Paul’s, 2008 Committed 5+ TO 5 vs. Norfolk State, 2009 Committed 6+ TO 6 vs. Catawba, 2006 Shutout 18-0 vs. Saint Paul’s, 2009 Shutout on the road 27-0 at Elizabeth City State, 2006 Shutout at home 18-0 vs. Saint Paul’s, 2009 Shutout by first half vs. Saint Paul’s, 2009 (lost 18-0) Shutout by second half vs. Virginia Union, 2009 (lost 31-3) Overtime game vs. Elizabeth City State, 2007 (lost 12-9) Come-from-behind win vs. Fayetteville State, 2009 Kicked a game-winning FG Justin Parker vs. St. Augustine’s, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS 300+ yards total offense 334 vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 400+ yards total offense 464 vs. Livingstone, 2009 3+ Field Goals 3, Justin Parker, Saint Paul’s, 2008 40+ yard Field Goal 42, Justin Parker, Lincoln (PA), 2009 15+ Tackles 15, Isaac Mitchell, Fayetteville State, 2008 5+ TFL 6, Brandon Fortune vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 2+ Interceptions Anthony Hailstock vs. Norfolk State, 2006 TD on a Fumble Return Alfred Ngauja vs. Fayetteville State, 2009 TD on INT return Alfred Ngauja vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 TD on KO at start of game Brian Berry vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 TD on KO return Brian Berry vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 TD on Punt return Andre Lipscomb vs. Saint Paul’s, 2008 TD on blocked punt Andre Lipscomb vs. Saint Paul’s, 2008 2-Point Conversion Devin Mickens vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 2008 Defensive Extra Point Bish Lar Penson vs. Livingstone, 2000 Blocked Punt Andre Lipscomb vs. Virginia Union, 2008
RUSHING 25+ rushing attempts 34, Antwain Lyde vs. Livingstone, 2009 30+ rushing attempts 34, Antwain Lyde vs. Livingstone, 2009 40+ rushing attempts None 100+ rushing Rahoo Walker (101) vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 150+ rushing Babajide Onadipe (154) vs. Lincoln, 2008 200+ rushing Robert “Bo” Morgan (209) vs. Virginia Union, 1996 Consec. 100+ games 2, Babajide Onadipe 154, vs. Lincoln, 142 vs. Bowie State, 2008 50+ run 51, Rahoo Walker vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 70+ run 91, Dennis Jones vs. Livingstone, 2003 80+ run 91, Dennis Jones vs. Livingstone, 2003 90+ run 91, Dennis Jones vs. Livingstone, 2003 3+ rushing TD 3, Taron Hampton vs. Johnson C. Smith, 2008 4+ rushing TD 4, Robert “Bo” Morgan vs. Cheyney, 1995 5+ rushing TD 5, Robert “Bo” Morgan vs. Norfolk State, 1994 PASSING 30+ attempts 34, Leonard Johnson vs. Elizabeth City St., 2008 40+ attempts 44, Leonard Johnson vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 50+ attempts 59, Antonio Hawkins vs. Fayetteville St. 2000 20+ completions 20, Leonard Johnson vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 2008 25+ completions 25, Leonard Johnson vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 30+ completions 39, Antonio Hawkins vs. Fayetteville St., 2000 40+ completions None 3+ TD passes 3, Leonard Johnson vs. Lincoln (MO), 2009 4+ TD passes 4, Leonard Johnson vs. Lincoln, 2008 5+ TD passes 5, Kevin Jones vs. Elizabeth City St., 2003 6+ TD passes 6, Gregory Clark vs. Fayetteville State, 1993 Consec. 250-yd games 2, Leonard Johnson, 2008 251 vs. St. Joseph’s, 276 vs. Johnson C. Smith Consec. 300-yd games 2, Antonio Hawkins, 2000 354 vs. Fayetteville St., 312 vs. Elizabeth City St. 50+ yd completion 75, Jarred Battle to Corey Young vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 70+ yd completion 75, Jarred Battle to Corey Young vs. Lincoln (PA), 2009 80+ yd completion 94, Michael Terry to Jerome Choice vs. Elizabeth City St., 2005 Picked off 5+ passes 5, Saint Augustine’s, 2002 Picked off 4+ passes 4, Elizabeth City State, 2005 Picked off 3+ passes 3, Livingstone, 2007 RECEIVING 10+ receptions 10, Brian Berry vs. Saint Paul’s, 2008 15+ receptions 15, Damon Thompson vs. Fayetteville St., 2000 3+ TD receptions 3, Jerome Choice vs. Lincoln, 2008 4+ TD receptions 5, Jovelle Tillman vs. Fayetteville State, 1997 100+ yds receiving 105, Brian Berry vs. Elizabeth City State, 2009 125+ yds receiving 165, Brian Berry vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 150+ yds receiving 165, Brian Berry vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2008 175+ yds receiving 195, P.J. Berry vs. North Carolina Central, 2004 200+ yds receiving 229, Eric Plant vs. Elizabeth City State, 2003 Consec. 100-yd games 4, Eric Plant, 2003 Consec. 200-yd games None
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