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3 2010 Wingate University Football Schedule Inside Wingate W University Football DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE Aug 28 at West Georgia 7 p.m. Carrollton, Ga. Sept 4 at Valdosta State 7 p.m. Valdosta, Ga. Sept 18 UNC PEMBROKE 1:30 p.m. WINGATE (Family Weekend, Patriots Day, Church Youth Day) Oct 2 CATAWBA 1:30 p.m. WINGATE Oct 9 at Carson-Newman 3 p.m. Jefferson City, Tenn. Oct 16 TUSCULUM 1:30 p.m. WINGATE Oct 23 vs. Brevard 1 p.m. Asheville Oct 30 LENOIR-RHYNE 1:30 p.m. WINGATE (Homecoming) Nov 6 MARS HILL 1:30 p.m. WINGATE (Sports Hall of Fame weekend) Nov 13 at Newberry 2 p.m. Newberry, S.C. Nov 20 at NCAA play-offs Site of higher seed *Denotes South Atlantic Conference games HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE, ALL CAPS (All times listed are Eastern times; Dates and times are subject to change without notice.) For more info on Bulldog athletics, visit the Wingate University website at WINGATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS NETWORK The Wingate University Sports Network will partner with Internet Consulting Services, Inc. (ICS) and Stretch Internet for Internet video and audio broadcasts during the academic year. The Network will cover football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming and lacrosse during the academic year. Wingate University 2 & Season Outlook 4 Player Profiles 6-19 Head Coach Joe Reich Coaching Staff Team Picture Game Summaries Athletic Training 32 SAC Scholar Athletes Statistics 34 Athletic Department 35 Academic All-America 36 & 44 Athletic Excellence Award Bulldog Club 44 & 45 Bulldog Helping Hands Honors and Awards 50 Year-by-Year Leaders 55 Endowed Scholarships 68 Cheerleaders 62 Advertisement Directory 67 The 2010 Media Guide was designed and edited by Assistant SID Hugh Patton, with the assistance of David Sherwood, Allison Smith and Daniel Smith. Ad sales by Wayne Shadrick. Printing by Total Graphics. Watch the Wingate University sports web site for more details about upcoming broadcasts. The Wingate sports web site can be accessed at Last year, the Wingate University Sports Network produced over 115 broadcasts which included live video streams at more than 75 events. The video streams cost $5.95 each (season passes are available for certain sports). The audio broadcasts are free. The Network will broadcast at least five women's soccer matches, five men's soccer matches and 11 volleyball matches during the fall. Wingate director of broadcasting Ryan Brown (class of 2006) will provide the play-byplay for all of the broadcasts. Brown will team with Wingate sports marketing director Wayne Shadrick to broadcast the 10 football games during the 2009 season All-SAC safety Tylan merkerson will handle the sideline duties. Ryan Brown The football pre-game show will begin 45 minutes prior to kick-off. Wayne Shadrick Tylan Merkerson 1

4 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Discover Wingate University Wingate University is proud to be a part of Union County and offer quality programs for students and area residents. Whether you enjoy taking advantage of athletic events, arts and entertainment or educational programs, Wingate offers a unique experience for every age. More students have discovered Wingate University than ever before. This year's total undergraduate and graduate student enrollment is the largest in its senior college history with more than 2,300 students. Sixty-five percent of Wingate's undergraduate student body is from North Carolina, including more than 300 Union County students. Ninety-five percent of the student body receives some type of financial aid. Wingate University's four-year residency experience enables students to live and learn in a close-knit campus community. Upperclassmen may choose to live in apartment-style residence halls equipped with all the conveniences of home. At a small campus like Wingate, students develop friendships that last forever. They also cultivate life-long relationships with their professors. With more than 25 organizations, including sororities and fraternities, students have a wide range of opportunities to learn through leadership and local volunteer projects. For students who seek faith-based organizations, the Christian Student Union (CSU) and weekly campus worship services provide a chance to celebrate faith and come together as a family. Wingate University provides a complete education that leads to an extraordinary career and life. The comprehensive academic curriculum offers 32 majors, 36 minors and eight pre-professional programs. All academic programs are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and administered through the Charles A. Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Lloyd and Georgia Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences. Students learn more at Wingate through in-class instruction that is linked with out-of-class teaching through undergraduate research, internships, travel/study programs and career development opportunities. Through the W' International experience, all eligible juniors are offered a ten-day travel/study experience at minimum expense. In the last decade, more than 3,100 Wingate students have traveled to more than 30 different countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America. On a graduate level, Wingate University is preparing for the expanding field of health sciences with the new Levine College of Health Sciences to open in 2011 on the main campus. The college will house the School of Pharmacy and the William and Loretta Harris Department of Physician Assistant Studies, as well as future programs. 2 The new facility will significantly expand the pharmacy program capacity from 78 students to 90 students per class and the physician assistant program from 21 students to 50 students per class. Many of these students can be seen in the local community working in clinical sites and conducting local service projects where they share their knowledge of health sciences. The rigorous pharmacy program has produced outstanding results with as many as 100 percent of its students having passed the state licensing exam. Wingate this fall introduced another new graduate program, the Master of Accounting, on the main campus, for students interested in becoming CPAs. The program also prepares students for careers such as auditing, tax, consulting or financial management. On the Matthews campus, Wingate's relatively new Doctor of Education program prepares today's educators for newly defined roles as principals, superintendents and central office administrators. This progressive program is offered along with master-level programs in educational leadership, teaching, elementary education, physical education and sport administration. Adult learners who enroll at the Matthews Campus can also attend evening programs to complete their bachelor degree in liberal studies with a major in human services or organizational communication and management. Wingate's MBA program, also offered evenings in Matthews, has a unique one-semester pre-requisite course for those with non-business backgrounds who need to prepare to enter the MBA program. More information about these programs can be found at In the athletic arena, Bulldog student-athletes compete each year in 19 NCAA Division II sports. Track and field is the newest sport added this year, along with diving. Wingate University continues to be among the top ranked NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools in the 2000's with 36 honorees during this millennium. The Bulldogs have won the South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award for the past four years. Area residents continue to enjoy the University's arts and entertainment venue, the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. The center's Performance Series features something for everyone - from gospel, classical and Latin rhythms to theatre and opera. All performances are reasonably priced and parking is free. In addition, don't miss Wingate University's outstanding speaker series and student performances by the choral and band ensembles throughout the year. These events are free and open to the public. For more information on all events, visit or call the Box Office at Since its founding in 1896, Wingate University has provided a close-knit family atmosphere for all to enjoy. From sports camps and corporate conferences to family reunions and graduations, the campus is open for all to enjoy. Welcome to Wingate University! Discover more by visiting or calling to schedule a campus visit!

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6 2010 SEASON OUTLOOK The Wingate University Bulldogs return nine starters each on offense and defense from a team that had the best SAC finish in school history. The Bulldogs went 7-3 in 2009 and 5-2 in the conference, finishing alone in second place. Wingate had a well-balanced offense in 2009; the Bulldogs return the entire backfield along with their top four receivers. The Bulldogs led the nation in turnover margin in 2009, while ranking sixth in kickoff return average. Redshirt junior quarterback Cody Haffly returns after an impressive first season under center for the Bulldogs. Haffly threw for yards per game, ranking third in the league in yards and completion percentage, while finishing second in touchdown passes. He had an impressive 21 touchdowns compared to only six interceptions in Haffly saved his best performance for the end of the season, completing 18-of-30 passes for 293 yards and five touchdowns in Wingate s convincing win at Mars Hill. It is obviously nice to have our starting quarterback back for two more years; he was elected captain this spring, head coach Joe Reich says. I m excited about what Cody will do this year. He manages the game very well and doesn t turn it over. He is an accurate passer and knows the game in and out. He does a great job of spreading the ball around and using the whole field. Haffly will have plenty of targets for the 2010 season. All-SAC receiver Delric Ellington leads the impressive group of receivers. The senior was third in the SAC with seven touchdown receptions, fourth with 4.70 receptions per game and seventh with 55.8 receiving yards per game. Chris Bowden s freshman campaign included 30 receptions for 361 yards and three touchdowns, while Philip Thomas caught 25 passes for 379 yards and four scores. We have all of our starting receivers back and three are seniors, Reich says. We have so much good experience; they all do certain things well. We do not have the one superstar receiver, which we like. Cody does a great job spreading it around. We don t want to feature one guy. When we go four wide, we want the defense to have to cover the whole field. Senior Perry Floyd will be a huge part of Wingate s offense and special teams in the 2010 season. A pre-season first team All-American (according to Consensus Draft Services), Floyd led the SAC and ranked in the top 10 nationally in punt return yards and kickoff return yards. His kickoff return yards per game were good for third nationally, while his yards per punt return were good for ninth nationally. Floyd had an 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Wingate s dramatic come-from-behind win at Lenoir- Rhyne, a game in which Floyd also had six catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns. He was second on the team in 2009 with 32 catches, 389 yards and five touchdowns. Wingate s balanced attack on offense was second in the SAC in scoring offense at 33.6 p oints per game, second in passing offense and third in total offense with yards per game. The running game played a large role in Wingate s success, featuring a pair of All-SAC players. Vince Jordan had an impressive sophomore season in 2009, earning first team All-SAC honors by rushing for 967 yards and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry in 2009, while ranking third in the SAC in yards per game and fourth in rushing touchdowns. Two-time All-SAC running back Nelson Woods ran for 378 yards in seven games last season, scoring seven touchdowns. Woods led the SAC in rushing in 2007 and 2008, going over 1,100 yards in both seasons. His 2,790 career rushing yards are just 156 yards shy of Wingate s all-time record. Having Jordan and Woods back, two all-conference running backs, obviously is a huge strength, Reich notes. They are a great combination. Knowing we have them all year this will be an even better situation than last year. We plan on using both of them and alternating back and forth. They complement each other so well. It is a good two-headed attack that we would like to get on the field at the same time. The offensive line returns four of five starters. Brock Mueller will move from left guard to left tackle, while Mike Arndt, Ralph Curiel and Andrew Garner also return from last year s line. The offensive line was obviously a strength of the Bulldogs last year, with the passing and running game both excelling in Redshirt freshman Mark Clyburn will look to take the tight end spot vacated by All-SAC honoree Ryan Webber. Mark has much talent, he just needs to gain some experience, Reich says. He is very athletic and catches it well. 4 The aggressive Wingate defense led the league by forcing 2.7 turnovers per game. The Bulldogs came up with 16 fumbles in the 2009 season, while notching 11 interceptions, As a result, Wingate led the nation with a turnover margin of 1.50 per game. The Bulldogs finished second in the league with 2.5 sacks per game and 7.6 tackles for loss per game. Redshirt freshman safety Robert Fletcher led the charge on the defensive side with 8.3 tackles per game, good for second in the SAC. Fletcher led the conference with five recovered fumbles, while ranking second in the league by forcing three fumbles. Fletcher also had a pair of interceptions, while setting a school record with a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown in the seasonopening win against West Georgia. Redshirt senior cornerback Terrence Stephens was second on the team last season with 62 tackles, while leading the team with six pass break-ups and seven passes defended. He also forced a fumble and had an interception. Richie Kazazian had six tackles for loss and three sacks in the 2009 season, while also recovering a pair of fumbles. Reich believes the depth at defensive tackle and linebacker will be a big strength for the defense in Both starting defensive tackles are back and we are very deep behind them as well, Reich says. Josh Yon and Cody Cole are the starters, but we are as deep there as we have ever been. We have three good freshmen that could make an early impact. We really feel fortunate at defensive tackle right now. Jack Taylor is the lone defensive end returning, so the Bulldogs will look to move Buster Smith to an end spot. Defensive end was a little thin coming out of spring, with Taylor as our only returner that has seen any time, Reich notes. Buster was our best defensive lineman coming out of spring, so we will put him outside at defensive end. We also have Jonathan Simmons coming in as a transfer that may see some time as a defensive end. Reich is confident with the solid group returning at linebacker, led by Greg Harmon, who was named a captain in the spring. Harmon had a great spring and a great summer, too, Reich notes. He was the team MVP two years ago, but was injured last season. He has been working out all summer. He is the leader and should have a great season. Reich is also expecting big contributions from Clayton Hazeltine, Kazazian, Jared Seate and Ben Hinson. That is a good solid group. Blake Holmes stepped up big in the spring and we are expecting to see good things from him as well. It is a good, solid, hard-working group that will certainly do good things. Seate will probably start in the middle; he was our fastest linebacker in the spring. Fletcher and Stephens will anchor the secondary for the Bulldogs. Tyrone Scott and Justin Squirewell will also see time at cornerback. Transfer Owo Mobio may also be in contention at cornerback. We need to get Mobio accustomed to our style of play and how we do things, Reich says. This is the biggest thing early, to add some depth (to our secondary). Placekicker RP Lopez and punter Phillip Hilliard both return and will handle the kicking for the Bulldogs in Lopez and Hilliard have great experience, Reich says. RP was a little inconsistent last year, but he has done some hard work and I am excited about his year. I think he will have a great season. Phil really turned out to be a great punter for us last season. We feel very good with him coming back this year. Hilliard was fourth in the SAC at 38.6 yards per punt in the 2009 season. Lopez made 40-of-43 extra points in 2009, while hitting two-of-four field goals on the season. For the second straight season, Wingate opens its campaign against the University of West Georgia. The Bulldogs will make the trip to Carrollton, Ga. on August 28 for a 7 p.m. opener. Jordan s 215 rushing yards and three touchdowns led Wingate to a win in The Bulldogs will make their firstever trip to Valdosta State University on Sept. 4 for another 7 p.m. kick-off. Wingate opens the home slate on Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. against UNC Pembroke. The Braves made their first-ever trip to the NCAA play-offs in The SAC season starts Oct. 2, when the Bulldogs host Catawba College at 1:30 p.m.

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8 Cody Cole Class: Senior Position: DL Height: 6-1 Weight: 270 Hometown: Venice, Fla. High School: Cardinal Mooney Cody Cole provided the Bulldog defense a solid presence between the tackles, posting 18 total tackles in Five of his stops resulted in a loss. Cole had five tackles in a big victory at Catawba (Oct. 24). His size 60 and quick hands will give opposing offensive linemen problems all year long. Cole is Wingate academic top 10 student and a SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll member. Cole had nine tackles in 2008, including three stops in a win over Tusculum. Cole posted two tackles in a victory over ECSU. A National Honor Society member at Cardinal Mooney, Cole was named Most Valuable offensive lineman his senior season. A team captain for coach Mike Dowling, Cole was first team All-Area and All-State. In 2006, Cardinal Mooney won the district and regional titles. Cole transferred to Wingate after one season at Mount Union (Ohio) College. He is the son of Casey and Kathy Cole. Ralph Curiel Class: Senior Position: OL Height: 6-2 Weight: 280 Hometown: Tehachapi, Calif. High School: Tehachapi Ralph Curiel was a starter from the moment he walked on the Wingate campus in Curiel and the Bulldogs finished second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per 62 game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) last year. Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. One of the top students on the Wingate campus, Curiel was named to the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll last year. An ESPN Academic All-America candidate, Curiel is a member of Wingate's Academic top 10 and the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll. A transfer from the College of the Canyons, Curiel was a sophomore starter and two-year letter winner. He helped the Cougars compile a 12-1 overall record and average over 44 points per game. At Tehachapi High School, Curiel played football for head coach Steve Denman. Tehachapi won the 2003 CIF championship his sophomore season. Curiel was All-SSL his junior and senior campaigns, serving as a team captain his final season. He is the son of Ralph and Maria Curiel. Dedric Ellington Class: Redshirt Senior Position: WR Height: 6-5 Weight: 217 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Vance Delric Ellington's 47 catches for 550 yards led the Bulldogs last year, topping the Wingate charts for the second consecutive season. He added seven touchdown grabs to the mix. The league's coaches voted Ellington to the All-SAC second team last year. Ellington ended the season with five 10 catches for 114 yards and one TD in the season finale at Mars Hill. He had three 100-yard receiving games. Ellington caught five passes for 103 yards and two scores in the Tusculum contest. He posted six catches for 104 yards and one TD against Newberry. Ellington was fourth in the SAC with 4.7 receptions per game. He made the pre-season All-SAC team as selected by the league's SIDs. At Independence, Ellington played for head coach Tommy Knotts and helped the Patriots win the 2003 N.C. 4A state title. A transfer from CIAA member Livingstone College, Ellington led the Blue Bears in receptions. Delric's brother Ron Ellington was a two-time All-American and South Atlantic Conference defensive Player of the Year at Catawba College. Delric is the son of Ron and Dannette Ellington. Seniors 6 Perry Floyd Class: Redshirt Senior Position: WR Height: 5-8 Weight: 168 Hometown: Gastonia, N.C. High School: Forestview Perry Floyd was named to the 2009 NCAA Division II All-American second team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Earlier, Floyd was named to the All-Super Region 2 first team by the same publication. A first team All-SAC 3 performer as a return specialist, Floyd averaged 30.4 yards per kick return and 15.1 yards per punt return in He led the league in both categories. Floyd was third on the NCAA Division II charts in kick returns and ninth in punt returns. In 2009, he finished the year with 1,105 all-purpose yards. As a receiver, he had 32 receptions for 389 yards. Floyd contributed 289 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns (one kick return and two receiving) at Lenoir-Rhyne Oct. 10, Thanks to Floyd's heroics, the Bulldogs posted a come-from-behind victory over the LRU Bears. He was a member of the football, wrestling, track and baseball teams at Forestview. Floyd was All-Gazette and All-Conference for the football Jaguars. In wrestling, he was All-Region and All-Conference and a champion in both the region and the conference. Floyd was the co-mvp of the Gaston County track meet. Perry Floyd is the son of Perry Floyd, Sr. and Trudy Floyd. Andrew Garner Class: Redshirt Senior Position: OL Height: 6-0 Weight: 255 Hometown: Sharpsburg, Ga. High School: Northgate Andrew Garner is the anchor of the Bulldog offensive line at the center position. He will be an important part of the Wingate offense, as he devises correct protection schemes and provides excellent pass 58 protection. A three-year starter, Garner helped the Bulldogs finish second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) in Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. Garner and the O-Line helped Vince Jordan earn a career-best rushing year in While a student-athlete at Northgate, Garner was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He earned three letters in each sport. Garner was the captain of the football team his senior year. He was named All-County his junior and senior seasons. Andrew Garner is the son of Andy and Janet Garner. Greg Harmon Class: Redshirt Senior Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Hometown: Hope Mills, N.C. High School: South View Greg Harmon's ability to shed blocks by opponents led to his 39 tackles on the 2009 season. Harmon tallied a 53-yard interception return for a touchdown against North Greenville. 35 He recorded 11 tackles in a nationally-televised victory over Tusculum (Sept. 24, 2009). The next week, he posted nine stops in a win against Brevard. With timely interceptions and tackling ability, Harmon will be a problem for opposing offenses all year long. Harmon's teammates elected him a captain for the 2010 season. At South View High, Harmon was a member of the football, basketball and tennis teams. He was All-Conference and All-Region two years each in football and basketball. Harmon was a team captain in both sports. He is the son of Gregory and Kohnee Harmon.

9 Phillip Hillard Class: Redshirt Senior Position: P Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. High School: Salisbury Phillip Hilliard made an impact in his first season as the Bulldog punter. He ranked fourth in the SAC with his 38.6 yards per punt average. His 76- yard punt in the North Greenville victory (Sept. 5, 2009) was the longest punt in the SAC last season. Hilliard is not afraid to mix it up, as his two 38 special teams tackles exemplify. The 2010 season is his third with the WU football program. Phillip Hilliard played football and baseball at Salisbury High. He was All-Conference and All-County in both sports following his junior and senior seasons. Hilliard won the Ludwig Award for Athlete of the Year at Salisbury High School in He was a two-time baseball MVP and a team captain in both baseball and football. His baseball coach at SHS was Wingate alumnus Scott Maddox. Hilliard was a member of the highly successful Rowan County American Legion baseball team. He is the son of Craig and Lillie Hilliard. His father played college baseball and basketball. An Atlanta Braves draftee out of high school, Craig Hilliard helped lead his Mitchell College team to a second-place finish in the NJCAA World Series. Ben Hinson Class: Senior Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 Hometown: Monroe, N.C. High School: Piedmont Ben Hinson anchored the Bulldog linebacker corps last year, recording 38 tackles and 1.5 quarterback sacks in A former pre-season All- American, Hinson is ready to make his senior season one for the record 54 books. His ability to get into running lanes and stop the run will be a key element in the Bulldog run defense. Hinson had 12 tackles in a big home victory over Brevard (Oct. 3, 2009). At Piedmont High, Hinson earned four letters for head coaches Rusty Jester and Jeff Pucek. He led the Panthers in tackles as a senior (152) and a junior (117). Hinson was an All-County choice three times and an All-Conference pick two times. He was the Piedmont team MVP and captain his senior year. His uncle and aunt are Tony and Kim Baucom. Blake Holmes Class: Redshirt Senior Position: DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Hometown: Irmo, S.C. High School: Irmo Blake Holmes is prepared to have a break-out season during his senior campaign. Holmes had a tackle in a huge road win at Catawba (Oct. 24, 2009). In 2008, Holmes had 10 tackles. Wingate tied the school record for victories in a season with eight conquests. Holmes recorded a season-high three stops at Carson-Newman. During the 2005 campaign, Holmes recorded 23 tackles (16 solo, seven assists) and two sacks as a first-year Bulldog. He had a season-high eight tackles (five solo, three assists) against Presbyterian. At Irmo High, Holmes was a letter winner in football and basketball. He earned All-Area honors on the gridiron, while serving as a football team captain. Holmes participated in the North-South All-Star game following his football career. He is the son of George and Cynthia Holmes. WINGATE FOOTBALL RP Lopez Class: Redshirt Senior Position: PK Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 Hometown: Lakeland, Fla. High School: Lakeland RP Lopez looks to conclude his Bulldog career on a high note. In 2009, he was fourth in the SAC in kick scoring with 46 points. Lopez was second in the SAC with 40 extra points. Only Carson-Newman's Carlos Lopez (67) 99 nailed more PATs than RP Lopez. On the 2009 Wingate individual scoring charts, Lopez was second to Vince Jordan (72 points). Lopez hit two-offour field goals on the season. He hit a 27-yarder against West Georgia and a 26-yarder versus Lenoir-Rhyne. The Bulldogs won both games. Lopez transferred to Wingate from Troy (Ala.) University. As a studentathlete at Lakeland (Fla.) High School, Lopez was a member of the football and basketball teams. During his career, the Dreadnaughts and head coach Bill Castle won the Florida state football championship in On the basketball court, Lopez earned team most improved honors his sophomore season. RP is the son of Dr. Raul Lopez and Pam Page. Jacob Lowder Class: Senior Position: OL Height: 6-2 Weight: 280 Hometown: Weddington, N.C. High School:Weddington Jacob Lowder and his 16 senior teammates are hoping to conclude their Wingate careers with a South Atlantic Conference championship. Last year, the Bulldogs averaged 31.1 points per game, second on the SAC 79 scoring offense charts. Lowder helped the Wingate offense average passing yards per game, rushing yards per game and total offense yards per game this season.a Weddington High honors graduate, Lowder played his scholastic football for head coach Ed Susi. Lowder was All-County (twice), All-Conference and All-Region for the Warriors. Lowder concluded his Weddington career with 31 consecutive starts on the offensive line. He was member of the wrestling and track teams at WHS. He is the son of Bill and Vicki Lowder. Brock Muller Class: Senior Position:OL Height: 6-2 Weight: 310 Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif. High School: Liberty Brock Mueller started every game he played for the Bulldogs in 2009 (left guard). His tireless work allowed Wingate to stabilize its position as one of the top offenses in the South Atlantic Conference. Mueller and his O- 72 Line comrades helped Vince Jordan amass a career-high 967 rushing yards in Jordan was third in the SAC with his 96.7 yards per game. Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. The Bulldogs finished second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) in While at Bakersfield College, Mueller helped the Renegades win the conference championship. He was an All-Conference pick while at Bakersfield. At Liberty High School, Mueller was voted the most improved offensive lineman following his junior and senior seasons. He was an All-League and All-Area choice, helping Liberty win the conference title. Brock is the son of Bill Mueller. His father played football at Fresno State University. 7

10 Tyrone Scott Class: Senior Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Hometown: Jacksonville, N.C. High School: White Oak Tyrone Scott's ability to change directions quickly led to three pass breakups and 16 tackles for the Bulldog defense in Scott had a careerhigh nine total tackles in a victory over North Greenville (Sept. 5, 2009). He had three stops in a season-opening 7 triumph over West Georgia. At White Oak High School, Scott was a member of the football, basketball and track teams. He earned a trophy case-full of awards, including All- Conference and All-County in both football and basketball. An All-Area choice in football, Scott led the team in receptions and tackles his senior year. In track, he was All-Region and All-State. Scott was born in Naples, Italy. He is a youth counselor at his home church. Tyrone is the son of Tyrone and Louise Scott. Justin Squirewell Class: Redshirt Senior Position: DB Height: 5-9 Weight: 175 Hometown: Decatur, Ga. High School: Southwest Dekalb Justin Squirewell picked up his degree at Wingate's May 2010 commencement exercises. He hopes to lead the Bulldogs to a South Atlantic Conference championship in Squirewell's leadership will be important for a young Bulldog secondary. 2 At Southwest Dekalb High School, Squirewell was captain of the football team and co-captain of the track team his junior and senior years. He was a two-time letter winner in track and three-time letter winner in football. Justin is the son of Alvin and Deborah Squirewell. Terrence Stephens Class: Redshirt Senior Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: Queen Creek, Ariz. High School: Lighthouse Christian Terrence Stephens earned a spot on the pre-season All-SAC team in 2010 (as voted by the league's sports information directors). Stephens was second on the Wingate team charts with 62 tackles last year. He added 1 two tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble and six pass break-ups. Stephens had seven stops (six solo) in Wingate's road victory over Mars Hill (Nov. 7, 2009). He recorded eight tackles in Wingate's nationally-televised triumph over Tusculum (Sept. 24, 2009).Stephens and his Eastern Arizona College teammates earned the distinction as the number one defense in the NJCAA. At Lighthouse Christian School, Stephens was a member of the football, basketball and track teams. In football, he was All-Conference and All-Far East as a senior. He earned the same honors in basketball, adding All-State laurels to his trophy case. Stephens was team captain and team MVP in football as a senior. He led the team in rushing and tackles. He was a Principal's List and Honor Roll student in high school. Terrence is the son of Nelson and Veda Stephens. Phillip Thomas Class: Redshirt Senior Position: WR Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: St. Pauls, N.C. High School: Milton Hersey, Pa. Philip Thomas was a leader in the receiving corps for the Bulldogs, grabbing 25 catches for 379 yards in Thomas had four TD catches last year. At Carson-Newman, he posted six catches for 102 yards and one score. Thomas is Wingate's holder on field goals and PATs. He had four special 18 teams' tackles in His accomplishments on and off the field earned him the Charlotte Touchdown Club Scholarship. A team captain, Thomas is very active in the Campus Outreach at Wingate University. A SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student, Thomas is also a member of Wingate's Academic top 10. He is a tutor in Wingate's Academic Resource Center (ARC). At Milton Hershey School, Thomas was a letter winner in football, wrestling and baseball. He was a second team All-Conference selection in football his senior season. During his career, Milton Hershey won division championships in football and wrestling. Thomas was a district qualifier in wrestling. Also, he was a Mid-Penn Capital Division All-Star team pick in baseball. Thomas was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Milton Hershey. Philip Thomas is the son of Michael Thomas and Laurie Lichlyter. Nelson Woods Class: Redshirt Senior Position: RB Height: 5-8 Weight: 195 Hometown: Shelby, N.C. High School: Lawndale Burns Nelson Woods posted 378 yards and seven touchdowns for the highpowered Wingate offense in He contributed to the air attack with six catches for 39 yards. In a nationally-televised victory at Tusculum (Sept. 25, 2009), Woods had a field day 8with 17 rushes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. The three visits to pay dirt equal his career-best contest.at Burns High School in Lawndale, N.C., Woods was a three-year varsity letter winner in football. In addition, Woods was the team MVP and an All- Star team selection. He earned awards as a running back and a free safety for the Burns Bulldogs. Nelson is the son of Sandra Woods and Willie Moss. Underclassmen Marquise Allen Class: Redshirt Junior Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Hometown: Monroe, N.C. High School: Porter Ridge Marquise Allen did not play in In 2008, he caught seven passes for 99 yards as a sophomore. Allen had two receptions as a true freshman, 12 including a 17-yard TD reception versus Newberry (Oct. 20, 2007). Allen is an active member of Campus Outreach at Wingate. He played his high school football at Porter Ridge, earning defensive MVP honors his senior year. Allen was a two-time All-Conference performer. He also served as a team captain. Allen was a member of the National Honor Society at Porter Ridge. Marquise Allen is the son of Diane Allen and Aaron McDonald. 8

11 Mike Arndt Class: Redshirt Junior Position: OL Height: 6-4 Weight: 290 Hometown: Matthews, N.C. High School: Weddington Mike Arndt is a pre-season All-SAC selection for the Bulldogs. A two-year starter (right tackle) for the high-octane 61 Bulldog offense, Arndt helped Wingate place second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) in Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. Thanks to Arndt's efforts, the Bulldogs compiled 5.7 yards per play in During his high school career at Weddington, Arndt earned All-County, All-Conference, All- Region and All-State honors. He was a co-captain. In addition, he earned the Warriors' leadership award. He is the son of Mike and Teri Arndt. Travis Baker Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DB Height: 5-10 Weight: 195 Hometown: Manning, S.C. High School: Manning Travis Baker will have a chance to step in and see significant time in Wingate's secondary during the 2010 season. He did not play in Baker posted 15 tackles in He had 17 six stops in a road victory at Brevard. Baker forced a fumble in a home win over Tusculum. In 2007, he had eight tackles as a first-year Bulldog. He notched three tackles and a pass break-up in a home victory over Brevard. Baker recorded two tackles each against UNC Pembroke and Newberry. Baker was a three-sport standout at Manning High School, earning letters in football, basketball and track. As a senior, he led Manning in interceptions with six. Baker returned two of the interceptions for touchdowns. He is the son of Terry Baker and the late Audrey Baker. Casey Cogdill Class: Redshirt Junior Position: OL Height: 6-4 Weight: 285 Hometown: Kings Mountain, N.C. High School: Kings Mountain Casey Cogdill is ready to make an impact on the Bulldog offensive line this year. In 2009, Cogdill helped the Bulldogs finish second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) 71 and passing offense (241.1 yards per game). Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. Cogdill earned letters in football, wrestling and track at Kings Mountain High School. He was named All-Gazette and All-Conference following his final football season. He was a senior co-captain on the gridiron. Cogdill was All-Conference in the shot put as a junior track performer. He placed third in the conference in his wrestling weight class during his junior season. Casey is the son of Richard and Angie Cogdill. Tony Davis Class: Junior Position: LB Height: 5-7 Weight: 185 Hometown: Jackson, Ga. High School: Luella Tony Davis posted a tackle against Brevard College during the 2009 season. The Bulldogs picked up a victory against the Tornadoes. Davis played his high football at Luella High 21 School for head coach Paul Burgdorf. Davis was an All-Area linebacker as a sophomore and an honorable mention choice as a senior. He led the Area in tackles his junior campaign, notching 56 solo stops. Davis was a two-year defensive captain for the Luella Lions. He had 67 tackles as a middle linebacker for MacMurray (Ill.) College in Davis is the son of Cathy Davis. Lamont Floyd Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DL Height: 6-1 Weight: 280 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: South Mecklenburg Lamont Floyd had two tackles against North Greenville (Sept. 5, 2009), as the Bulldogs picked up a big non-conference victory. Floyd's contributions will be crucial as the Bulldogs look 94 to step up their defensive efforts in At South Mecklenburg High School, he was an All-Conference performer in football (offensive and defensive line) and track (shot put). Floyd was the team MVP and team captain his senior season for the Sabers. His brother played football N.C. A&T. Lamont Floyd is the son of Shirley Floyd. Morris Gatewood Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Hometown: Morven, N.C. High School: Anson Morris Gatewood posted five total tackles in He recorded four solo stops. Gatewood's ability to make tackles in the open field will benefit Wingate's defensive efforts. Gatewood 42 was a member of the football and track teams at Anson. His football coach was Jody Grooms. Both teams won sectional titles during Gatewood's career. An All-Conference performer in football, he led the Bearcats in sacks his junior year (11). Morris is the son of Daniel and Carolyn Gatewood. Karston Grant Class: Redshirt Junior Position: OL Height: 6-3 Weight: 250 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Independence Karston Grant looks to do big things for the Bulldogs in Last year, Grant was a part of the Wingate O-Line that finished second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per 68 game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game). Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. Grant played his scholastic football at Independence High School. The Patriots won the N.C. 4AA state championship each year he participated. He is the son of Fred and Tammy Grant. 9

12 Cody Haffly Class: Redshirt Junior Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Hometown: Locust Grove, Ga. High School: Luella Cody Haffly completed 179-of-314 passes for 2281 yards and 21 touchdowns last year. He had only six interceptions on the season. Haffly had three games with three touchdowns 4 passes and three games with two TD strikes. On the 2009 SAC charts, he was third in the SAC in pass efficiency (136.3). Haffly ended his first season as Wingate's starter in a big way, completing 18-of-30 passes for 293 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes as the Bulldogs picked up road victory at Mars Hill He also rushed for one TD against the Lions. His teammates elected him a captain for the 2010 season. Haffly is a SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student and a member of the Bulldog Academic top 10. He is active in Wingate's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). At Luella High, he played football and baseball. His football coach was Paul Burgdorf. Haffly compiled 6,500 passing yards and a 62 percent completion rate during his high school career. He was a first team All-Conference performer in football as a senior. Haffly led the county in passing for three years in a row. He was voted best offensive player two years each in football and baseball. Cody is the son of Theresa and Scott McClellan and Robert Haffly. Clayton Hazeltine Class: Junior Position: LB Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Hometown: Nokomis, Fla. High School: Cardinal Mooney Clayton Hazeltine's speed and strength led to his 12 tackles and one interception for the 2009 Bulldog defense. Last year, he forced a fumble against West Georgia in a season-opening victory. 28 Hazeltine had four tackles against North Greenville. The Bulldog defensive coaches look forward to having Hazeltine for an entire season in Hazeltine was a member of the football, weight-lifting and basketball teams at Cardinal Mooney. As a senior, he was an All-State selection in football. Hazeltine helped the Cardinals win the regional and district titles, while serving as team captain. A two-time football team MVP, he led the team in receiving (10 touchdowns), tackles (82) and interceptions (10) his final season. He is the son of Stephen and Michelle Hazeltine. James Holston Class: Junior Position: WR Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C. High School: Weddington James Holston gives the Bulldogs a sure-handed pass catcher in a deep receiving corps. Holston was a member of the football and track teams at Weddington. A tight end for the Warriors, 5 Holston was a senior co-captain. Holston graduated from Weddington with a stellar 4.01 GPA. He is the son of Scott and Tammy Holston. Sean Jones Class: Redshirt Junior Position: WR Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Hometown: Hendersonville, N.C. High School: West Henderson Sean Jones' speed and ability to see the field led to him posting five special team tackles for the Bulldogs last 84 season. Jones returned two kicks during the 2009 campaign. Jones was a member of the football and basketball teams at West Henderson High School. He served as a two-year football team captain for the Falcons. Jones was an All-Conference football selection following his junior and senior seasons. A solid student, Jones earned A/B Honor Roll distinction while at West Henderson. Sean is the son of Chuck and Lynn Jones. Vince Jordan Class: Junior Position: RB Height: 5-10 Weight: 220 Hometown: Mt. Gilead, N.C. High School: West Montgomery Vince Jordan compiled 967 yards rushing yards and 12 touchdowns during his sophomore campaign. A first team All-SAC selection, Jordan averaged 6.2 yards per carry. In Wingate's 2009 opener, 34 Jordan rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the victory over West Georgia. Jordan rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns in a SAC road victory over Catawba. In the Mars Hill contest, he posted 123 yards and two scores in a season-ending triumph. Jordan had 1,068 all-purpose yards in At West Montgomery High, Jordan was a member of the football, wrestling and track teams. He played football for head coach Elbert Thomas. Jordan played in the Shrine Bowl following an illustrious career at WMHS. An All-State performer, he was the N.C. 1A state championship game outstanding offensive player his final season. Jordan earned All-Conference honors as a running back and a punter his senior campaign, while also serving as a team captain. As a junior, he was one of only two players in Warrior school history to lead the team in rushing and tackles. Jordan is the son of Robert and Wendy Jordan. Richie Kazazian Class: Junior Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Hometown: Apex, N.C. High School: Apex Richie Kazazian made a statement in 2009, as he recorded 42 tackles and forced two fumbles. His six tackles for loss showcase his ability to penetrate the offensive line. Kazazian had 11 tackles 56 at Carson-Newman (Oct. 31, 2009). He had seven stops in a victory over North Greenville. Kazazian recorded six tackles in a nationally-televised SAC road win over Tusculum. Kazazian earned numerous honors in football at Apex High School. As a senior, he was team MVP, defensive player of the year and coaches commitment award winner for the Cougars. Kazazian was an All-Conference selection during his final campaign. He has had cousins play college football at Massachusetts-Amherst and Rutgers. Richie Kazazian is the son of Rich and Gina Kazazian. 10

13 Austin Lowe Class: Redshirt Junior Position: OL Height: 6-4 Weight: 280 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. High School: West Rowan Austin Lowe was named to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All- District III football first team (college 63division), selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Last year, Lowe helped the Bulldog offensive average 33.6 points per game, second on the SAC scoring offense charts. Wingate's offense recorded passing yards per game, rushing yards per game and total offense yards per game last season. Lowe is a SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student and a member of the Wingate Academic top 10. He played three seasons at West Rowan. A varsity O-Line starter as a senior, Lowe earned the Coaches Award for Achievement. His final season, Lowe was All-Conference and All-County. A Shrine Bowl top 100 candidate, he was picked to play in the N.C. East-West All-Star game. In the classroom, Lowe was an honor graduate and scholarathlete selection at West Rowan. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the Latin Club. He is the son of John and Donna Lowe. Sam O Keeffe Class: Redshirt Junior Position: P Height: 5-11 Weight: 275 Hometown: Taylorsville, N.C. High School: Alexander Central Sam O'Keeffe joined the Bulldog football family in the spring of He will have a chance to make an impact as a punter for the blue-and-gold. O'Keeffe played football, soccer and tennis 57 at Alexander Central High School. He was MVP and captain for the ACHS soccer team. O'Keeffe was recognized as the special teams Player of the Week in football. The son of Paul and Lorraine O'Keeffe, Sam O'Keeffe was born in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia. Josh Patch Class: Junior Position: DL Height: 6-2 Weight: 282 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. High School: East Rowan Josh Patch posted five tackles for the 2009 Bulldogs. He had three stops against Carson-Newman (Oct. 31, 2009). Patch had one tackle each against North Greenville, Lenoir-Rhyne and 95 Catawba. In 2008, Patch played in six contests as a true freshman. He recorded three tackles in a road victory at Brevard. At East Rowan High School, Patch was a letter winner for the football, wrestling and track teams. In football, he led the team in pancake blocks, knockdowns and tackles as a senior. Patch was the Lineman of the Year for the Mustangs. He was All-County in football as a senior. Patch earned All-County and All-Conference laurels in track and wrestling as a junior. He was fifth in the state in wrestling. ERHS earned titles in football and track during Patch's illustrious career. He is the son of Craig and Theresa Patch. WINGATE FOOTBALL Marino Pignataro Class: Junior Position: LB Height: 5-11 Weight: 215 Hometown: Whitestone, N.Y. High School: St. Francis Prep Marino Pignataro joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Liberty University. While a student-athlete at St. Francis Prep, Pignataro was a member of the varsity football and track and field teams. As 53 a senior football player, he won the Most Unselfish and Dedicated Player Award. Pignataro was presented the Brian Murphy Scholarship Award as well. He was a defensive back and linebacker for head football coach Vincent O'Connor. The younger brother of Wingate football alum Joe Pignataro, Marino is the son of Marino and Mary Pignataro. His father played college football. Ivan Raymond Class: Redshirt Junior Position: WR Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Hometown: Easley, S.C. High School: Easley Ivan Raymond gives the Wingate quarterbacks a reliable target for the 2010 season. In Wingate's 2010 spring game, Raymond caught two passes. One of his spring grabs resulted in a touchdown. 81 In 2008, Raymond and the Bulldogs finished second in the SAC in passing offense (238.4 yards per game). Wingate was number nine in the NCAA Division II in the same category. While a studentathlete at Easley High School, Raymond played football and basketball for the Green Wave. A football team captain as a senior, Raymond earned All-County and All-Conference honors at different times during his career. On the basketball hardwood, Raymond and his Easley teammates won the regional title. Ivan is the son of Michael and Jane Raymond. He has five brothers and sisters. Thomas Reese Class: Redshirt Junior Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Hometown: Mars Hill, N.C. High School: C.A. Erwin Thomas Reese completed five passes in Wingate's 2010 spring football game. One of his connections resulted in a touchdown for the Bulldogs. Reese is one of the hardest workers on the Wingate 14 team. In the classroom, Reese is a SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll student and a member of Wingate's Academic top 10. Off the field, he belongs to the Sport Science Majors Club. Reese was a member of the football and track teams at C.A. Erwin High School. He was All- Conference his final two football seasons. Reese was captain of both the gridiron and track teams his final season. He earned Erwin's football offensive MVP award as a senior. Reese was a member of the Beta Club and the National Honor Society at Erwin. Thomas is the son of Marty and Kathy Reese. 11

14 Buster Smith Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DL Height: 6-4 Weight: 255 Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. High School: Ragsdale Buster Smith's size and ability to fill running lanes helped him secure seven tackles in his first season for the Bulldogs. Smith had three tackles each against North Greenville and Brevard. He added 97 a single stop versus Newberry. While at Ragsdale, Smith earned four varsity letters in football. He tallied 182 total tackles in his career, including 149 solo stops and 7.5 sacks. He led Ragsdale in tackles and sacks during his senior season. Smith earned many awards, including All-Conference and All-County. He was a member of the football, basketball and baseball teams at Ragsdale, serving as a team captain in each sport his final season. Smith joined the Bulldogs as a transfer from Western Carolina University. Smith is the son of Kim Smith, Sr. and Scarlett Smith. Jack Taylor Class: Redshirt Junior Position:DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 250 Hometown: Keystone Heights, Fla. High School: Keystone Heights Jack Taylor's speed and ability to get around offensive linemen helped him record 35 tackles, six tackles for loss and three QB sacks in In addition, 47 Taylor forced a fumble and recovered a fumble last year. Taylor had seven tackles in a nationally-televised SAC victory at Tusculum. He had four tackles on three separate occasions, including a season-opening triumph over West Georgia.Taylor posted 446 career tackles at Keystone Heights High School for head coach Chuck Dickinson. As a senior, Taylor and his teammates helped KHHS compile a 9-1 overall record and a state play-off appearance. Taylor led the area with his 154 tackles. The Indians' team MVP his senior season, Taylor was named All-State, All-County, All-Area and All-First Coast following his final campaign. As a junior, he was All-State, All-County and All-Area. Taylor was an All-Area choice as a sophomore. He was also a member of the Keystone Heights weightlifting team. A National Honor Society member, Jack Taylor is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor. Ed Trussell Class: Redshirt Junior Position: TE Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 Hometown: Lexington, S.C. High School: Lexington Ed Trussell is one of the most versatile members of the Wingate roster. He can play tight end or fullback for the Bulldogs. Trussell saw action in three games for the 2009 edition of the Bulldogs.Trussell 37 was a member of the football and track teams at Lexington High School. His football coach was Bart Miller. Trussell earned All-Conference laurels in football. A team captain in football, he won the team's Loyalty and Leadership Award for his efforts. An honor graduate from Lexington, Trussell was a member of the National Honor Society as well. At Wingate, Trussell has spent time as a member of the Campus Outreach organization and the University Wind Ensemble. Ed is the son of Gene and Mary Nell Trussell. Josh Yon Class: Redshirt Junior Position: DL Height: 5-11 Weight: 260 Hometown: Kings Mountain, N.C. High School: Kings Mountain Josh Yon helped anchor the defensive line of the Bulldogs by recording 3.5 tackles for a loss and 26 total tackles for the 2009 campaign. Yon started 10 of games for Wingate last year. He posted six tackles each against North Greenville and Newberry and five stops against Brevard. His strength will be very important as the Bulldogs look to establish their presence against opponents' running games.yon was a three-sport athlete (football, wrestling, track) for the Kings Mountain High School Mountaineers. His football coach was Dave Farquharson. Yon earned the most outstanding lineman award two years in a row. He was All-Conference two years and All-Gaston Gazette one year on the gridiron. An N.C. Scholar, Yon earned many honors in wrestling. He was All-Conference and All-Region two years each. Yon was named to the All- State team as a senior, gaining the KMHS outstanding wrestler award as well. He spent three semesters at Appalachian State prior to joining the Bulldog family. Casey Augustine Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: OL Height: 6-2 Weight: 290 Hometown: Boone, N.C. High School: Watauga Casey Augustine is a hard worker who gives Wingate depth on the offensive line. In 2009, he helped the Bulldogs finish second in the SAC in scoring offense 77 (33.6 points per game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game). Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. Augustine is active in Campus Outreach at Wingate. At Watauga High, Augustine was All-Conference, All-Region, All-Area and All-State his senior season for coach Adrian Snow. He earned All-Conference, All-Area and All-Region two years in a row. The Pioneers won the sectional title Augustine's junior and senior seasons. He is the son of Andy and Kelly Augustine. Chris Bowden Class:Sophomore Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Hometown:Forsyth, Ga. High School: Mary Persons Chris Bowden was an excellent addition to the Wingate line-up as a true freshman, providing the Bulldogs with 30 receptions for 360 yards. He caught six passes for 58 yards and one touchdown 6 in a wild victory over Lenoir- Rhyne (Oct. 10, 2009). He had two games with four catches and four games with three receptions. Bowden's consistent ability to hold on to the ball will be a key component to the Bulldog offense. Bowden was a member of the football, basketball and track teams at Mary Persons High. An All-Region selection in football, Bowden broke the school records for receptions (42) and receiving yards (789) his senior season. He received the most improved award in both basketball and football. Chris Bowden is the son of Willie Head and Lisa Bowden. He has four brothers and seven sisters. 12

15 Ernest Bridges Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DL Height: 6-0 Weight: 275 Hometown: Albemarle, N.C. High School: West Stanly Ernest Bridges recorded a tackle against Newberry during the 2009 season. His hard work will pay dividends for the Bulldogs during the fall 2010 campaign. Bridges was a redshirt during the 2008 campaign. An 55 honors graduate at West Stanly, Bridges played football and track for head coach Rich Williams. Bridges was All-Conference and All-County two years each, earning a spot in the Shrine Bowl following his senior campaign. He had 29 sacks his final two seasons for the Colts. West Stanly advanced to the state play-offs his junior and senior years. He is the son of Ernest and Cordovan Bridges. Josh Clawson Class: Sophomore Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Hometown: Clover, S.C. High School: Clover Josh Clawson provided several timely catches as a true freshman wide receiver. He had three catches against Catawba and four grabs against 85 Carson-Newman. Clawson completed his freshman season with eight catches for 70 yards. Clawson will be a receiver to watch in upcoming seasons. Clawson played his high school football for head coach Jet Turner at Clover. He was team MVP and captain in football his senior season. CHS won the state football championship in Clawson was a member of the basketball and baseball teams as well. Clawson also earned MVP honors in basketball two years in a row. He is the son of Randy and Tracey Clawson. Austin Clemons Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DB Height: 6-3 Weight: 210 Hometown: Mooresville, N.C. High School: Fairmont Prep Acad. Austin Clemons posted a tackle in Wingate's 2009 victory over North Greenville. He saw action in five contests for the 2009 Bulldogs. The defensive 26 coaches look for Clemons to play an expanded role this year. At Fairmont Prep Academy, he played three sports (football, basketball, baseball). His football coach was Bobby Mendoza. Clemons was football and basketball MVP his senior year. An All-Conference pick in football, Clemons led the conference in receiving yards and tackles his final season. His team made the play-offs his senior year. He is the son of Randy Clemons and Karen Summers. Robert Fletcher Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DB Height: 6-5 Weight: 210 Hometown: Lancaster, S.C. High School: Lancaster Robert Fletcher was second in the SAC with 83 tackles last season. He had three defensive touchdowns (two fumble recoveries, one interception) as the 13 Bulldogs led the SAC in turnover margin (plus-15) in Fletcher had two interceptions, four pass break-ups, five fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles last year. He had 11 solo tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble return for a touchdown in Wingate's wild road victory over Lenoir-Rhyne. In his first game as a Bulldog, Fletcher set a school-record with a 98-yard interception return for a score as Wingate rallied for a home victory over West Georgia. He was honored as SAC Defensive Player of the Week following Wingate's victories over LRU and West Georgia. The league's SIDs voted him to the pre-season All-SAC team in He played football, basketball and track for the Lancaster Bruins. A football team captain, Fletcher was All- County his junior and senior seasons on the gridiron. As a senior, he had 32 tackles, three interceptions and 12 pass receptions. His basketball coach was Wingate alumnus Ricardo Priester. A solid student, Fletcher was a member of the Beta Club at Lancaster. In addition, he was a two-year member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Fletcher is the son of Robert Fletcher and Debora Robinson. Raymond Grant Class: Sophomore Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Hometown: Shelby, N.C. High School: Burns Raymond Grant gives the Bulldog linebacker corps a strong work ethic. He will have a chance to make a big impact before the 2010 season concludes.grant 11 spent four years in the Air Force prior to his time as a Bulldog. During his high school, he was a standout student-athlete at Burns High School. Grant played linebacker for the BHS Bulldogs and head coach Ron Greene. Grant won the program's Top Dog Award, presented to the number one all-around performer in the weight room. Grant is the son of Raymond Grant, Jr. and Faye Cook. Robert Kepley Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. High School: West Rowan Robert Kepley will have an opportunity to make an impact on Wingate's defensive fortunes during the 2010 season. An excellent student, Kepley 52 earned a spot in the Bulldog Academic top 10 for the academic year. He was also named to the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll. At West Rowan High School, Kepley was All-Conference, All-County, co-captain and team MVP as a senior football student-athlete. The Falcons won the conference and the county championships each year during Kepley's career (three titles each), compiling a 35-4 overall record in the process. As a senior, Kepley had 132 tackles. He was a National Honor Society member who was ranked in the top 20 of his class at WRHS. Kepley is the son of Jeff and Susan Kepley. 13

16 Brandon Mays Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DE Height: 6-6 Weight: 260 Hometown: Wingate, N.C. High School: Burns Brandon Mays makes the move from tight end to defensive end for the 2010 fall season. The Bulldog coaches look to Mays to make an immediate impact 89 on Wingate's defensive fortunes.mays was named to the All-Conference team as a football student-athlete at Burns High School. His head coach was Ron Greene. Brandon is the son of Brent and Teri Mays. Garrett Mills Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: OL Height: 6-4 Weight: 295 Hometown: Monroe, N.C. High School: Forest Hills Garrett Mills will have a chance to see significant minutes for the Bulldog offensive line in In 2009, Mills and the Bulldog offensive line allowed 73 Wingate to post huge numbers, including 33.6 points per game (second on the SAC scoring charts). Wingate's offense posted passing yards per game, rushing yards per game and total offense yards per game last season.mills was a member of the football, basketball and track teams at Forest Hills. His football coach was the legendary Johnny Lowery. The Yellow Jacket football team won the conference title his sophomore, junior and senior seasons, making deep runs in the state play-offs each year. A football team captain, Mills was first team All-Rocky River Conference his senior year. He was also a two-time All-Union County performer. Garrett Mills is the son of Bobby and Sandy Mills. Andrew Nallenweg Class: Sophomore Position: RB Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Hometown: Asheville, N.C. High School: C.A. Erwin Andrew Nallenweg's size and ability to contribute lead blocks for the Bulldog running attack was instrumental. Thanks to his efforts, Wingate averaged rushing yards per game last year. Nallenweg also recorded a timely catch for a 22-yard gain in a big SAC road victory at Catawba (Oct. 24, 2009). He earned a spot on the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll during the spring of Nallenweg was a member of the football, basketball and track teams at C.A. Erwin High School. He was selected as a member of the N.C. Shrine Bowl football team. The league defensive player-of-the-year as a senior, Nallenweg recorded 82 tackles in his final season. He posted 230 career tackles during his three-year varsity career. Nallenweg was All-Conference in football three years in a row, earning All-Western N.C. honors after his senior season. In track, he was team MVP as a senior and most valuable thrower following his sophomore and junior seasons. A two-year All-Conference performer in track, Nallenweg won the regional shot put and discus title as a senior. He helped the Erwin basketball team win the conference title. A Beta Club member, Andrew Nallenweg is the son of Rich and Ronda Nallenweg. Josh Pettiford Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DL Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 Hometown: Rougemont, N.C. High School: Orange Josh Pettiford is a two-sport participant for the Bulldogs (football, baseball). His off-season work will pay dividends for 51 the Wingate defense this year. An A/B Honor Roll student at Orange High School, Pettiford was a member of the football and baseball teams for the Panthers. He was an All-Conference middle linebacker as a junior and an All-Conference defensive lineman as a senior. A two-year football co-captain, Pettiford led the Panthers in tackles and tackles for loss as a junior. OHS won the N.C. state 2A baseball championship his senior season. Josh Pettiford is the son of Sheila Riley. Jared Seate Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Olympic Jared Seate supplied the Bulldogs with 20 total tackles and one sack last year. His ability to make clutch tackles helped him record nine tackles in the open 39 field. Seate recorded a quarterback sack in a huge SAC road victory at Mars Hill (Nov. 7, 2009). He had six tackles in the MHC game and seven stops in a triumph over Brevard (Oct. 3, 2009). At Olympic High, Seate was a member of the football, wrestling and baseball teams. His football coach was Barry Shuford. Seate was football MVP three years and wrestling MVP one year for the Trojans. A two-year team captain in football and wrestling, Seate was All- Queen City Conference in football (three times), wrestling (two times) and baseball (once). The OHS Trojans won league titles in wrestling and baseball during his tenure. Statistically, Seate had a school-record 413 career tackles. His 126 career wrestling victories were second in the state. An honor roll student at Olympic, Jared Seate is the son of John and Joy Seate. Matthew Sierk Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: PK Height: 6-0 Weight: 182 Hometown: Saluda, N.C. High School: Polk County Matthew Sierk booted three kick-offs for an average of 48.3 yards per kick in Sierk saw action against Newberry, Catawba and Mars Hill during the campaign. At Polk County High School, Sierk played football, basketball and soccer. His football coach was Bruce Ollis. Sierk earned team awards in soccer and basketball, serving as a captain in both sports his senior season. He was All-Conference, All-Region and All-Area in soccer his final campaign. As a junior, Sierk helped the Wolverines win conference and sectional titles in basketball. Matthew is the son of Dave and Shari Sierk. His dad played college basketball. 14

17 Justin Simpson Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DB Height: 5-11 Weight: 175 Hometown: Mill Spring, N.C. High School: Polk County Justin Simpson's ability to shed blocks and get down the field quickly provided the Bulldog special teams with seven tackles in Six of his seven stops 31 were in the open field. Simpson also forced one fumble on the season.simpson was a member of the football and outdoor track teams at Polk County High. His football coach was Bruce Ollis. Simpson was the most valuable defensive back his junior and senior seasons for the Wolverines. He was a two-time All- Conference performer in football, helping Polk County win the league title in Simpson was All-Conference and All-Region in track. In the classroom, Simpson was a National Honor Roll member. He is the son of Patricia Simpson and the late Milton Simpson. Joseph So Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: OL Height: 6-2 Weight: 265 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. High School: Salisbury Joseph So and his offensive line mates helped Wingate place second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and passing offense ( yards per game) in Wingate averaged total offense yards per game last year. The Bulldog coaches look for So to play an expanded role in At Salisbury High, So was a member of the football, basketball and track teams for the Hornets. Thanks to the efforts of So and his teammates, Salisbury won four Central Carolina Conference football championships during his career. A football team captain, So won the Hornets' Iron Man Award. Joseph So is the son of Won and Kyong So. Brandon Williams Class: Redshirt Sophomore Position: DL Height: 6-0 Weight: 240 Hometown: Reidsville, N.C. High School: Rockingham County Brandon Williams is ready to make his mark on the Wingate defensive line. At Rockingham County High School, Williams was a member of the football, 98 wrestling and track teams. He was a football team co-captain for head coach Lin Stadler. Williams won MVP awards in football and the most improved award in wrestling. He was All-Conference honorable mention in both football and wrestling. Williams led RCHS in tackles and tackles for loss as a senior. He won the outstanding academic achievement award. Brandon Williams is the son of Danny Lee Williams and Aletha Corbett. WINGATE FOOTBALL Mark Clyburn Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: TE Height: 6-6 Weight: 240 Hometown: Wingate, N.C. High School: Forest Hills Mark Clyburn spent the 2009 season as a redshirt for the Wingate football and basketball teams. Clyburn graduated from Forest Hills High. Clyburn played tight end for head coach Johnny Lowery. 87 He was also the center on the Rocky River (2A) Conference regular season champion basketball team. Clyburn served as team captain in both basketball and football during his days with the Yellow Jackets. An All-RRC selection in basketball and football, he has also earned All-Union County football team honors from The Enquirer-Journal. He is the son of Mark Clyburn, Sr. and Janice Clyburn. Derrick McCrae Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DE Height: 6-0 Weight: 245 Hometown: Troutman, N.C. High School: South Iredell Derrick McCrae joined the Bulldogs for spring 2010 drills. He will have an opportunity to play early in his career. At South Iredell, McCrae played football four years for head coach J.K. Adkins. McCrae was an All-Conference and All- County performer for the Vikings. In addition, he was a shot putter for the South Iredell track and field team for three years. McCrae won the French Department Award while at South Iredell. Derrick is the son of Rodney and Ronda McCrae. Mike Miller Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: OL Height: 6-0 Weight: 270 Hometown: Horatio, S.C. High School: Sumter Mike Miller was a redshirt during the 2009 Bulldog football season. Miller was a member of the football and wrestling teams for the Sumter High School 69 Fighting Gamecocks. On the gridiron, he was All-Area and All-Region. Miller was the Big 16 (lower state) Lineman of the Year as a senior. A two-sport team captain, Miller helped Sumter win regional titles in both football and wrestling during his career. The Fighting Gamecocks were the state runners-up in football his senior season. He was All-Area and All-Region in wrestling, compiling an individual record of his final two seasons. An honor student at Sumter, Miller is the son of Michael Miller and Dr. Shirrie Miller. Josh Moss Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: DB Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. High School: A.L. Brown Josh Moss did not play in 2009, as he spent the campaign as a redshirt. Moss played his high school football for head coach Ron Massey at A.L. Brown. 9 Moss earned the coaches award following his senior season. A team captain, Moss helped the Wonders advance to the 2008 state 3A championship game. Moss was a starter at linebacker for A.L. Brown during his senior campaign. He averaged four tackles per game for one of the top defenses in the state. Moss is the son of Fred and Lillian Moss. 15

18 Robbie Nallenweg Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: QB Height: 6-5 Weight: 225 Hometown: Asheville, N.C. High School: C.A. Erwin Robbie Nallenweg completed six-of-12 passes for 53 yards and one touchdown during Wingate's 2010 spring game. He did not participate during the season, as he spent the campaign as a redshirt. One of the top students on the Bulldog roster, Nallenweg earned a spot on the Bulldog Academic top 10 and the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll in Nallenweg was an All- Conference quarterback who had 190 completions for 2,731 passing yards during his senior season at C.A. Erwin. His 2,731 passing yards was tops in the area. Nallenweg led the conference with 25 touchdowns. His football coach at Erwin was Mike Sexton. In addition to his football exploits, Nallenweg was a member of the basketball and tennis teams at C.A. Erwin. He helped the Erwin basketball team win the conference title. Nallenweg won the Wendy's High School Heisman. A Beta Club member, Robbie Nallenweg is the son of Rich and Ronda Nallenweg. Colby Reid Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: WR Height: 5-9 Weight: 155 Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. High School: A.L. Brown In the 2010 spring game, Reid was one of 12 receivers to catch a pass. Reid snagged two receptions for 26 yards in the annual event. Reid was a member 33 of the football, wrestling and baseball teams at A.L. Brown. His football coach was Ron Massey. As a senior, Reid had 21 receptions for 509 yards and seven touchdowns. Thanks to the efforts of Reid and his teammates, the Wonders advanced to the 3A state championship game in A two-year captain in both football and wrestling, Reid was A.L. Brown's most improved football player following his senior season. He was an All-Conference choice (two years) in wrestling. Colby Reid is the son of Darrin Reid and Leigh Allen. Rob Worthington Class: Redshirt Freshman Position: OL Height: 6-3 Weight: 270 Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. High School: Bishop Kenny Rob Worthington spent the 2009 season as a redshirt for the Wingate football team. Worthington was a standout student-athlete at Bishop Kenny High 78 School, where he participated in football, weightlifting and track. The All-District selection started in 22 games at offensive tackle. Bishop Kenny's most valuable lineman and team captain, Worthington led the team to a 7-3 record as a senior. An All-First Coast selection, he started at left tackle in the state all-star game. Mark Thorson was Worthington's football and weightlifting coach at Bishop Kenny High School. Worthington is the son of Tom and Cass Worthington. Bulldog Freshmen George Boyan Position: LS 49 Height: 6-0 Weight: 230 Hometown: Kernersville, N.C. High School: R.B. Glenn Kyle Bradshaw Position: RB 30 Height: 5-9 Weight: 190 Hometown: Taylorsville, N.C. High School: Alexander Central Mike Brown Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 170 Hometown: Durham, N.C. High School: Hillside Bryan Caffrey Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Hometown: Bayside, N.Y. High School: St. Francis Prep Patrick Derenda Position:WR Height: 6-2 Weight:185 Hometown: Manassas, Va. High School: Osbourn Park Brandon Ellington Position: TE Height: 6-5 Weight: 235 Hometown: Wilmington N.C. High School: E.A. Laney D.J. Holloway Position: DE Height: 6-1 Weight: 255 Hometown: Hickory, N.C. High School: Hickory

19 Tyler Humphries Position: WR Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 Hometown: Dallas, N.C. High School: North Gaston Steven Jacobs Position: DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 Hometown: Pembroke, N.C. High School: Purnell Swett Landon Jordan Position: RB Height:5-10 Weight: Hometown: Mt. Gilead, N.C. High School: West Montgomery Micah Newman Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 165 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Independence Timmy Rogers Position: DB Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Hometown: Sumter, S.C. High School: Sumter Patrick Smith Position: PK/P Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: Hickory, N.C. High School: Hickory Maurice Washington Position: RB Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Hometown: Asbury Park, N.J. High School: Wall Jay Wrisper Position: DB Height: 5-11 Weight: 180 Hometown: Belle Glade, Fla. High School: Seminole Ridge Bulldog Newcomers Austin Anthony Position: PK/P Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Greensboro N.C. High School: Page Jordan Bailey Position: DT Height: 6-2 Weight: 250 Hometown: St. Augustine s Fla. High School: Allen D. Nease Matthew Bernstein Position: OL Height: 6-1 Weight: 270 Hometown: Jacksonville,Fla. High School: Creekside Ethan Booksh Position: OL Height: 6-1 Weight: 283 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Hickory Grove David Boyd Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Hometown: Clemmons, N.C. High School: West Forsyth Josh Bruch Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 260 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: South Mecklenburg Jeremy Busby Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Hometown: Indian Trail, N.C. High School: Sun Valley Andy Coleman Position: WR Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Hometown: Black Mountain N.C. High School: Charles D. Owen 17

20 Ryan Cook Position: LB Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Hometown: Rockwell, N.C. High School:Mount Pleasant Zach Cook Position: LB Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Hometown: Rockwell, N.C. High School: Mount Pleasant Devan Corum Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Hometown: Zionville, N.C. High School: Watauga Tyler Davis Position: OL Height: 6-3 Weight: 295 Hometown: Concord, N.C. High School: Jay M. Robinson Avery Ekren Position: OL Height: 6-6 Weight: 295 Hometown: Mooresville, N.C. High School: Lake Norman Troy Elkins Position: DL Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Ardrey Kell Cedric Ellison Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 300 Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. High School: Ragsdale Josh Evarts Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Hometown: Hillsborough, N.C. High School: Cedar Ridge Brenden Faassen Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Hometown: Monroe, N.C. High School: Union Academy Seth Farthing Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 165 Hometown: Kure Beach, N.C. High School: Eugene Ashley Dakota Gallant Position: WR Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 Hometown: West End, N.C. High School: Union Pines Kevin Gray Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Fla. High School: Allen D. Nease Hunter Haffly Position: TE Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Hometown: Locus Grove, Ga High School: Strong Rock Christian Jenson Harden Position: DB Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Hometown: Salisbury, N.C. High School: Jesse Carson Ben Haynes Position: LB Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 Hometown: Statesville, N.C. High School: North Iredell Vincent Hollingsworth Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 175 Hometown: Raeford, N.C. High School: Hoke County Bryndon Jiles Position: WR Height: 5-10 Weight: 160 Hometown: Pineville, S.C. High School: Timberland Jonathan Jimenez Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Hometown: Marietta, Ga High School: Kell Jonathan Kenion Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Hometown: Hillsborough, N.C. High School: Orange Owen Little Position: P Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: East Mecklenburg Sal Lombardi Position: OL Height: 5-11 Weight: 250 Hometown: Simpsonville, S.C. High School: Christ Church DJ Martinak Position: WR Height: 5-10 Weight: 165 Hometown: California, Pa. High School: California Area Andrew May Position: PK Height:5-9 Weight: 155 Hometown: Gold Hill, N.C. High School: East Rowan Trek McCullough Position: DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Hometown: Macclenny, Fla. High School: Baker County Sr. 18

21 Anthony McGill Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Butler Andre McManus Position: WR Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Hometown: Matthews, N.C. High School: Sun Valley Cory McNulty Position:WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. High School: Bishop Kenny Mark Montini Position: TE Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Hometown: Fletcher, N.C. High School: A.C. Reynolds Ethan Munson Position: DT Height: 6-1Weight: 285 Hometown: Macclenny, Fla. High School: Baker County Sr. Nick Napolitano Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Hometown: Shallotte, N.C. High School: West Brunswick Dylan Pinnix Position: OL Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. High School: NW Cabarrus Will Poteat Position: OL Height: 6-3 Weight: 265 Hometown: Vale, N.C. High School: West Lincoln Jakeem Polk Position: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Hometown: Columbia, S.C. High School: Leesburg Rones Sagesse Position: DB Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Hometown: Naples, Fla. High School: Lely Dustin Sipes Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Hometown: Thomasville, N.C. High School: East Davidson Michael Smalley Position: DB Height: 5-8 Weight: 155 Hometown: Lexington, N.C. High School: Lexington Senior Ricky Smith Position: OL Height: 6-6 Weight: 260 Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. High School: Dorman Mitchell Starnes Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Hometown: Fort Mill, S.C. High School: Fork Union Ike Turner Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Mint Hill, N.C. High School: Butler Chuby Uwadie Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Hometown: Marietta, Ga. High School: Hillsgrove WINGATE FOOTBALL TJ Weinberg Position: LB Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Hometown: Apex, N.C. High School: Middle Creek Trace Williams Position: LB Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Hometown: Odessa, Fla. High School: Jesuit Jay Willis Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Mooresville, N.C. High School: Mooresville Owo Mobio Class: Junior Position: LB Jonathan Simmons Class: Junior Position: DE Height: 6-3 Weight: 270 Hometown: Manhattan, Ill. High School: Joliet CC Warren Brown Class: RS Sophomore Position: DB 22 Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Hometown: Bay Point, Calif. High School: Mt. Diablo Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Christopher Columbus 19

22 HEAD COACH Joe Reich Wingate University head football coach Joe Reich helped the Bulldogs compile a solid 7-3 overall record in The Bulldogs finished second in the South Atlantic Conference race with a 5-2 league ledger. Seven players earned All-SAC laurels, while return specialist Perry Floyd was named to the All-American second team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Reich is the all-time winningest football coach in the school's senior college history. He is overall in nine Wingate seasons. On August 25, 2007, Wingate defeated the Fayetteville State Broncos 34-26, giving Reich more victories than his senior college predecessors. Reich is only the fourth head coach in school history. Wingate's 2009 senior class achieved a new school record, compiling 30 career victories (two previous classes had 28 wins each). The 2009 Bulldogs received votes in the final AFCA poll. The 2008 Bulldogs earned an 8-3 overall and a 5-3 SAC ledger. Wingate was ranked in the top 25 of the NCAA Division II for seven separate weeks, charting as high as number 15 in the AFCA poll. Wingate finished the 2007 season 7-4 overall, earning an AFCA ranking for five weeks. The Bulldogs reached number 18 in the AFCA poll. All-Americans Kenwin Cummings (N.Y. Jets) and Chris Conklin (Carolina) signed NFL free agent contracts during the summer of Cornerback David Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft (145th overall selection). Jones signed a three-year contract in June. He finished the 2007 NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals (He will play the 2010 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars). A 2007 Hula Bowl participant, Jones was a D2Football.com and AFCA All-American his senior season. Wingate currently has four players in professional football. In addition to Cummings and Jones, Donald Brown and John Bowman are playing in the Canadian Football League. Bowman's Montreal club won the 97th Grey Cup championship in Brown is a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In 2006, Wingate placed a school-record 10 players on the All-South Atlantic Conference first and second teams. Wingate equaled its school record for senior college wins in a season, compiling an 8-3 overall mark. Wingate's five SAC wins set a new school record. When Reich and his staff arrived in 2000, the team had completed a 1-10 season under the previous regime. The Bulldogs compiled an 8-3 overall record in 2004, 2006 and Reich was named SAC Coach of the Year in Academics are very important to Reich and his staff. In 2006, senior defensive end Frank Marino was named to the ESPN Academic All- America football first team (college division), selected by CoSIDA. Marino is the first Wingate football student-athlete to receive Academic All- America laurels. Offensive linemen Greg Keziah and Cam LeGrand are both three-time ESPN Academic All-District III football first team selections. In 2009, tight end Ryan Webber and offensive lineman Austin Lowe received Academic All-District III distinction. Thirteen Bulldogs earned SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll laurels in Wingate is making noise on the national scene, as the Bulldogs were ranked in both the AFCA and D2Football.com polls at various times during the 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004 seasons. Wingate's road victory over Tusculum was televised to a live national audience on Thursday, Sept. 24, Reich spent eight years as an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo. Prior to Buffalo, he was an assistant coach at his alma mater Gettysburg College and a graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech under Bobby Ross. Reich was the defensive coordinator, punt block and return unit coach at Buffalo during Buffalo's transition from Division I-AA to Division I. His Buffalo defense recorded the school's first shutout in 10 years during the 1999 season. During the 1996 season, Buffalo achieved its first-ever national ranking in The Sports Network Top 25 poll. The Bulls were ranked no. 25 for two consecutive weeks. His 1996 punt block unit had 15 blocked, partially blocked or no attempt punts. Reich witnessed two transitions at Buffalo, as he was very instrumental in Buffalo's move from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division I-AA. During his time at Gettysburg College, he coached five players who earned All-Centennial Conference or All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. As the graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech, he worked under former University of Maryland and Detroit Lions head coach Bobby Ross as well as 1999 American Football Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Ralph Friedgen. Reich played offensive line at Gettysburg from , earning a B.A. degree in Mathematics in Reich earned All-Centennial Conference honors his senior season at Gettysburg. He played his high school football at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pa. Reich's father was a head coach at Lebanon High School and Lebanon Valley College. Reich and his wife Deirdre have a son (Shane) and two daughters (Colleen and Lindsey). 20

23 Wingate University head football coach Joe Reich and his wife Deirdre have three children: a son (Shane) and twin daughters (Colleen and Lindsey). Coaching History 2001-present Head coach, Wingate (2004 SAC Coach of the Year) Defensive Coordinator, Punt Block and Return Unit Coach, University of Buffalo (SUNY) Defensive Line Coach, Punt Block and Return Unit Coach, University of Buffalo (SUNY) Defensive Line Coach, Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, University of Buffalo (SUNY) Offensive Line Coach, Gettysburg College (Pa.) Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech Playing History Offensive Lineman, Gettysburg College (Pa.) 21

24 Robert Brown Assistant Head Coach/ Passing Game Coach/ Quarterback Coach Academic Coordinator Robert Brown was promoted to assistant head coach in The upcoming campaign is his eighth season as a member of the Bulldog coaching staff. In addition to his duties as assistant head coach, Brown is the passing game coordinator and the quarterbacks coach. Brown serves as the Academic Coordinator, managing the program's Academic Success Program. He also monitors the Bulldog kick-off return team. In 2009, Brown helped Wingate place second on the South Atlantic Conference passing offense charts with yards per game. The Bulldogs were also second in the league in scoring offense (33.6 points per game). Wingate was third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Five Bulldogs caught 20 or more passes, led by All-SAC performer Delric Ellington and his 47 grabs for 558 yards. Ellington scored five touchdowns. All-American return specialist Perry Floyd caught 32 passes for 389 yards and five scores.floyd and tight end Ryan Webber joined Ellington on the All-SAC teams. Wingate quarterback Cody Haffly completed 179-of-314 passes for 2281 yards and 21 touchdowns last year. He was second in the SAC with his 21 scoring strikes and third on the league's pass efficiency charts (136.3). Brown helped quarterback JD Moore toss 23 touchdown passes in Moore finished his career with a total of 55 scoring tosses and over 5,200 yards. Senior wide receiver Shawn Barrett led the 'Dogs with 54 catches and eight touchdowns. Three teammates caught 25 passes or more. Barrett and Webber were All-SAC picks. The Bulldog offense averaged passing yards per game in 2008, number two on the SAC charts. Wingate's kickoff return team repeated as the number one KOR team in the SAC, averaging 26.4 yards per return. The Bulldogs were second in the nation in the same category. During the 2007 campaign, Moore set a new school record with 29 touchdown passes as both Barrett and tight end Chris Conklin earned All-SAC honors under Brown's watch. A Carolina Panthers signee, Conklin led SAC tight ends with 30 catches for 446 yards and 10 touchdowns in Barrett recorded 45 receptions for 538 yards and five touchdowns in In 2006, Brown coached four skill position student-athletes to All-SAC seasons. Wingate was listed at the top of the SAC charts (and number eight in the NCAA Division II) with passing yards per game in Wide receiver Dan Brooks led the SAC in receptions per game (5.55) and receiving yards per game (73.5) in Quarterback Anthony Metzelaars led the league in passing yards per game (251.5) and total offense per game (245.7). Metzelaars was 16th in the NCAA Division II in total offense. During the 2001 and 2002 seasons, Brown was an assistant coach at Valparaiso (Ind.) University. He was the wide receivers coach for the Crusaders. During his second season at Valparaiso, the Crusaders were ranked fourth in total passing yards in the NCAA I-AA statistics. Before arriving at Valparaiso, Brown worked for two years as offensive coordinator at Saint Xavier University, located in Chicago. Saint Xavier established school records for wins during both of Brown's seasons. He was the offensive coordinator for Joliet (Ill.) Catholic Academy for two years. Brown was the quarterbacks coach at the University of Saint Francis (Ill.) from As a player, Brown was a standout at the University of Saint Francis, starting at quarterback from As a sophomore in 1987, Brown earned NAIA All-District honors after helping St. Francis to their only appearance in the NAIA national playoffs in the school's history. Brown graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration in He earned his Master of Arts in sports administration from Valparaiso University in Coach Brown and his wife Dana currently reside in Charlotte. second team All-SAC honors. Bobby James Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Backs/ Pro Liaison Bobby James enters his third season as Wingate University's defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach in James coached twotime All-SAC performer Tylan Merkerson in Merkerson posted 58 tackles and two sacks during his senior campaign, garnering Merkerson was a leader in Wingate's ultra-talented secondary. His two interceptions in the end zone twice snubbed out Pioneer scoring opportunities and helped the Bulldogs secure a nationally televised road victory over Tusculum College in the 2009 SAC opener. Wingate was fourth in the SAC in pass defense following the 2009 season. The Bulldogs allowed passing yards per game in Wingate finished the 2008 season ranked number one in pass defense in the South Atlantic Conference and number nine nationally, allowing only passing yards per contest. James was promoted to defensive coordinator in March, He spent the 2007 season (his first with the Bulldogs) as the defensive backs coach and the strength and conditioning coordinator.

25 James serves as the pro liaison for the Bulldog program. Wingate currently has four players in professional football: Kenwin Cummings (N.Y. Jets), David Jones (Bengals), Donald Brown (Winnipeg Blue Bombers) and John Bowman (Montreal Alouettes). Bowman's Montreal club won the 97th Grey Cup championship in A graduate of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, James joined the Bulldog staff after serving as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Susquehanna University. He was also in charge of strength and conditioning for the SU Crusaders. James recruited three All-Conference selections and one All-American in his three seasons with the Crusader football program. Before his time at Susquehanna, James was the defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach at the University of New Haven. Before New Haven, James was the defensive coordinator at Drake University and Wilkes University. While at Wilkes, the defense finished the season ranked number one in the conference in every statistical category and number four nationally in total defense. James has also served as defensive backs coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Bloomsburg University. Bobby James graduated from Bloomsburg with a B.S. degree in exercise science. On the football field, James was a four-year starter, two-time team captain and two-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) selection. He earned team defensive MVP honors as well as establishing two school records for punt returns and kickoff returns. James resides in Indian Trail with his wife Laurie. Mike Long Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line/ Video Coordinator Mike Long is entering his eighth season as offensive coordinator for the Wingate University football team. In 2010, Mike Long celebrates his 10th anniversary as a member of the Bulldog football coaching staff. Long also coaches Wingate's offensive line and serves as the video coordinator. In addition, he is the team's community service coordinator and camp director. Long helped five Bulldogs earn All-SAC honors in Lineman Ben Benshoof, running back Vince Jordan and wide receiver Perry Floyd (as a return specialist) were named to the first team. Tight end Ryan Webber and wide receiver Delric Ellington earned second team laurels. Wingate was second in the SAC in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and passing offense (241.1 yards per game) during the 2009 season. The Bulldogs were third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Floyd was third in the nation in kick-off returns (30.38 yards per return) and ninth in punt returns (15.07 yards per return). WINGATE FOOTBALL In 2008, the Bulldogs were number two in the SAC passing offense category. Wingate averaged passing yards per game in 2008, placing the Bulldogs ninth on the NCAA Division II charts. Running back Nelson Woods rushed for career-high 1238 yards on 248 carries in He led the SAC in both yards and carries. Woods, Webber and wide receiver Shawn Barrett earned All-SAC laurels following the 2008 campaign. The SAC coaches named Woods the league's Offensive Freshman of the Year in Tight end Chris Conklin was named first team All- SAC, while Woods and Barrett were selected second team All-SAC. Conklin signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers during the summer of Woods rushed for a league-best 1,174 yards in He was Wingate's first 1000-yard rusher since Tracy Bowen ran for 1,274 yards in During the 2007 season, Woods eclipsed the 100-yard mark during seven games. In addition, Wingate was third in the league in passing offense, averaging over 242 yards passing per game in Five Bulldog offensive players were named to the All-SAC teams in Three-time All-SAC offensive lineman Brandon Manshack earned a first team slot in 2006 after making the second team two years in a row. Conklin and wide receiver Dan Brooks joined Manshack on the first team All-SAC. Long and the offensive coaches keep the Bulldogs near the top of the SAC statistical rankings. The Wingate offense ranked second in the SAC in total offense per game with yards per contest in Also, the Bulldog passing game was first among SAC teams (and eighth in NCAA Division II) at yards per game. Brooks led the SAC in receptions per game (5.55) and receiving yards per game (73.5) in Quarterback Anthony Metzelaars topped the SAC charts in passing yards per game (251.5) and total offense per game (245.7). Metzelaars was 16th in the NCAA Division II in total offense. In 2005, Brooks shared the SAC lead in touchdown receptions (10). Both Brooks and Manshack earned post-season honors from the league. In 2004, Bulldog wide receiver Rodney Williams caught a school-record 74 passes and became only the second receiver in the school's senior college history to surpass 1000 yards receiving in a season. Prior to joining coach Reich's staff at Wingate, Long was an assistant football coach at Lehigh University. Long served as assistant offensive line coach and assistant recruiting coordinator at Lehigh. Long helped with the Lehigh special teams, including the punt (long snappers), PAT/FG and kickoff teams. Also, he monitored the academic and athletic progress of the offensive line and served as Lehigh's head JV coach. During Long's time at Lehigh, the Mountain Hawks won the Patriot League championship in 1999 and

26 Also, Lehigh qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs in 1999 and The Mountain Hawks led the Patriot League in rushing in While a student-athlete at James Madison University, Long earned four varsity letters as an offensive guard for the Dukes. He started two seasons at JMU, as the team won the Lambert Cup in 1994 (his senior season). Long was elected the team's most improved offensive lineman during the spring of The Dukes qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs in 1991 and Each August, Long coordinates Wingate's Special Olympics Field Day for local athletes. He also leads character education for the Bulldog sophomore class. Coach Long and his wife Erin have a daughter, Olivia Anna Long. The Long family resides in Indian Trail. Tony Tofanelli Def. Line/ Equipment Mgr./ Liason to Football Alumni and Student Life Tony Tofanelli is enjoying his sixth season as a member of the Wingate University coaching staff in The current campaign is his fourth year of full-time status after two years as a graduate assistant for the Bulldogs. Tofanelli works with the Bulldog defensive line. In addition, he is Wingate's equipment manager, liaison to the Football Alumni Association and fields and work study coordinator. In 2009, Tofanelli helped the Bulldog pass rushers as they charted number two on the South Atlantic Conference pass defense efficiency listing (112.5). Wingate allowed only 11 touchdown passes last season, second fewest in the league. In 2008, Wingate was ranked number one in pass defense in the SAC. On the NCAA Division II charts, Wingate was number nine in pass defense. Wingate tied the school record for victories in a season with eight. In 2007, Tofanelli coached Bulldog defensive end Kenwin Cummings on his way to Don Hansen's Football Gazette NCAA Division II All- America second team laurels. A two-time Hansen's All-America pick, Cummings signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets during the summer of The SAC football coaches voted Cummings a first team All-SAC performer three seasons in a row. In 2006, senior defensive end Frank Marino was named to the ESPN Academic All-America football first team (college division), selected by CoSIDA. Cummings was named to three different All-Region teams and the All-SAC team. three tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two sacks. In 2003, he had 33 tackles (23 solo), six sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss as a junior. Tofanelli earned both his B.S. and MBA degrees from Wingate University. A two-time ESPN Academic All-District III selection by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America), Tofanelli received the Charlotte Touchdown Club Scholarship in the spring of He made the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll every semester during his playing career. Tee Overman Linebackers/ Recruiting Coordinator Tee Overman marks four years as a member of the Wingate University football coaching staff in He is in charge of the Bulldog linebackers in addition to his role as the recruiting coordinator. Overman will also oversee the Wingate kick-off team. Overman mentored linebacker Aaron Plyler, a 2009 All-South Atlantic Conference pick. An anchor for the Bulldog linebacker corps, Plyler finished the year with 63 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss. Wingate's top six linebackers combined for 24 tackles for loss and 9.5 QB sacks. The Bulldog kick-off coverage team led the SAC with a 39.3 yard net average. In 2008, the Bulldog linebackers posted 14.5 sacks. Ben Hinson finished second in the SAC in tackles with 105. Greg Harmon finished fourth in the league with 96 tackles. In 2007, Overman and the Bulldog coaching staff mentored senior linebacker Tyler Johnson on his way to All-SAC second team defensive honors. Johnson led the Bulldogs with 97 tackles that season and finished second in the league in tackles per game. During his Bulldog playing career, Overman started 33 games on the defensive line for the Bulldogs in his four years. His Wingate statistics ledger includes 179 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and six passes defended. Overman and his class of 2007 teammates set the then-school record for career wins with 26, while tying the record for wins in a season with eight on two separate occasions. Overman played high school football for the late coach Tony Perrou at Southern Alamance where he earned All-Conference and All- Region honors in both his junior and senior season. Overman holds both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Wingate. He currently resides in Wingate. As a senior, Tofanelli was named first team All-SAC as a long snapper in In addition, he was a starter for the Bulldogs on the defensive line. During his final season, Tofanelli recorded 33 tackles (23 solo), 24

27 Kirk Woodall Assistant DL / Assistant Strength and Conditioning Kirk Woodall enters his second year on the Bulldog coaching staff in Woodall will serve as the Defensive Line assistant and facility manager for the Bulldog football program. He will also work with the scout team, concentrating his efforts on defensive scouting. In 2009, Woodall helped the Bulldog pass rushers as they charted number two on the South Atlantic Conference pass defense efficiency listing (112.5). Wingate allowed only 11 touchdown passes last season, second fewest in the league. The 2003 Wingate University graduate majored in Communications. He was a standout on the football team. During his playing career at Wingate, Woodall spent time as a linebacker on defense and an H back on offense. While at Wingate, Woodall was a two-time President of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Most recently, he has worked in the solid waste industry. Woodall has served on the boards of several non-profit foundations in Atlanta and Savannah. The Raymond M. Cash Press Box (at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field) honors Woodall's family. The Raymond M. Cash Press Box was dedicated on Aug. 27, A native of Smyrna, Ga., Kirk currently lives in Marshville. Jordan Softcheck Assistant WR Jordan Softcheck is entering his second year as an assistant football coach at Wingate University. He works with the wide receivers. Softcheck has several other duties, including offensive scouting, Lift-a- Thon coordinator and football liaison with the University's student life and housing departments. Softcheck helped wide receiver Delric Ellington earn a spot on the 2009 All-SAC second team. Ellington topped the Wingate receiving charts with 47 receptions for 558 yards. He was fourth in the SAC with 4.7 receptions per game, posting three 100-yard performances in the process. Wingate was second in the SAC in passing offense (241.1 yards per game) during the 2009 season. The Bulldogs were third in the league in total offense (395.3 yards per game). Four Wingate receivers caught 25 passes or more last year: Ellington (47), Perry Floyd (32), Chris Bowden (30) and Philip Thomas (25). Floyd was named to WINGATE FOOTBALL the 2009 NCAA Division II All-American second team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette as a return specialist. A 2009 Wingate graduate, Softcheck majored in physical education with a minor in sports management. Softcheck earned a spot on the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll during each year. A three-year letter winner and two-year starter at wide receiver, Softcheck completed his Bulldog career with 75 catches for 1003 yards and nine touchdowns. Softcheck and his senior teammates tied both the career and single season records (at the time) for victories. Also, Softcheck served as a team captain for the Bulldogs. Softcheck played high school football for head coach Chris Barnes in Wall, N.J., receiving All-Division and All-Conference honors. A graduate student, Softcheck will be working towards his Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration. Travis Knight Linebackers Coach Travis Knight returns to his alma mater for his first season as assistant coach for the Wingate University football team. Knight will help with the Bulldog linebackers. Prior to joining the Wingate staff, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Sun Valley High School for head coach Scott Stein. In 2008, Knight worked with the Sun Valley linebackers. In 2009, he was the defensive line coach. The Spartans made the N.C. 4A play-offs both seasons. Knight assisted with play calling from the press box. In addition, he collaborated with the defensive coordinator to determine defensive strategies for each game. A two-year letter winner for the Bulldogs, Knight was named Wingate's defensive MVP in He led the team in tackles (89) the same season. In addition, Knight shared the South Atlantic Conference statistical championship with three fumble recoveries. Knight played two years at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, Minn. before joining the Bulldogs in the fall of He was All-Conference and team defensive MVP two years each. Knight was All-Region and All-State one year each. Knight earned a B.S. degree in Parks and Recreation Administration from Wingate University in December, Most recently, he spent two years as the ISS Coordinator at Sun Valley High School. Knight is a graduate of Richmond Senior High in Rockingham. 25

28 Anthony Maqazu Tight Ends Coach Anthony Magazu is a new addition to the Wingate football staff, as the Kent State University graduate will serve his first season in Magazu will work with the Bulldog tight ends. For the last seven seasons, Magazu has served as the assistant equipment manager for the Carolina Panthers. During training camps, he helped set up practices and games. Magazu earned a B.A. degree in Communication Studies at Kent State, graduating in December, He earned a full football scholarship to play quarterback for KSU. A three-year letterwinner, he received the Don Nottingham Cup as the most improved offensive player at the conclusion of the 2006 spring practice cycle. A very active campus servant, Magazu served on the KSU Student- Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for four years. He was regular volunteer at Akron General Hospital. Academically, Magazu earned a Certificate of Achievement from the KSU School of Communication Studies for his senior portfolio. Eric Mele Special Teams Coordinator/ Running Backs Eric Mele enters his fourth campaign with the Wingate University football program. He serves as the special teams coordinator and running backs coach. On campus, Mele is one of Wingate's Success Coaches, operating out of the Student Life department. Mele coached first team All- South Atlantic Conference running back Vince Jordan, helping the West Montgomery High graduate compile 967 yards rushing yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2009 season. Jordan averaged 6.2 yards per carry. Wingate's running backs scored 20 rushing touchdowns last year. In February, return specialist Perry Floyd was named to the 2009 NCAA Division II All-American second team by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Earlier, Floyd was named to the All-Super Region 2 first team by the same publication. A first team All-SAC performer as a return specialist, Floyd averaged 30.4 yards per kick return and 15.1 yards per punt return in He led the league in both categories. The Forestview High School product was third on the NCAA Division II charts in kick returns and ninth in punt returns. He finished the year with 1,105 all-purpose yards Mele helped the 2009 Bulldog special teams unit put up big numbers. Wingate was first in the SAC in kick returns, kick-off coverage and punt returns. On the NCAA charts, the Bulldogs were sixth in kick returns (24.44 yards per return) and 10th in punt returns (14.67 yards per return). In 2008, Wingate tailback Nelson Woods led the league with 1238 rushing yards on his way to first team All-SAC honors. As a group, the Wingate rushing attack accumulated 1917 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. Both the 2008 kick-off and kick return units finished first in the SAC with the kick return unit finishing fourth in NCAA Division II with yards per return. The Bulldogs led the SAC in the same category. Prior to his time at Wingate, Mele spent the 2006 season as the wide receivers coach at Saint Peter's (N.J.) College. While at Saint Peter's, Mele coached the number three-ranked receiver in NCAA Division I- AA (7.4 receptions per game) and helped coordinate the eleventhranked passing offense. He tutored two All-MAAC selections. In 2005, Mele was the co-defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator at Marist High School in Bayonne, N.J. The defense yielded 13 points per game on its way to the school's first playoff appearance in twelve seasons. Mele began his coaching career at William Paterson (N.J.) University in His tenure at WPU started as the outside linebackers coach; he later became WPU's special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach. Mele mentored the number thirteenth-ranked kick returner in NCAA Division III during the 2004 season. He coached three All-NJAC choices in two years. A graduate of William Paterson, Mele was a three-year starter at strong safety and outside linebacker for the Pioneers. He earned his bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from WPU in Mele completed a Masters degree in Sports Management from the American Military University in As a high school student-athlete, Mele won a Prep B state football championship at Wardlaw-Hartridge Prep (Edison, N.J.). He was a first team All-Conference and All-County selection. Mele resides in Monroe with his wife Melissa and daughters Samantha, Jordan and Taylor. Mike Pope Assistant Offensive Line Director of High School Relations Mike Pope enters his second season on the Wingate University football staff as assistant offensive line coach and director of high school relations in In May, author Wilt Browning released Pope's biography, entitled Do They Play Football in Heaven?

29 Before coming to Wingate, Pope has coached football at nine different schools. He was an assistant in the North-South All-Star Football Game in 1991 and the Shrine Bowl in Pope has been named the Region Coach of the Year on numerous occasions. In 1988, he garnered the South Carolina Football Coach of the Year Award. He has been camp director of the Hawg Tuff O-Line Camps for 20+ years. Pope has had over 17,000 young men and women attend these camps. In February of 2008, Coach Pope received an award from the South Carolina Coaches Association for Distinguished Service to South Carolina High School Football. This honor has been given to only eight other coaches in the last 30 years in South Carolina. Coach Pope graduated from Wingate University in 1972 with an A.A. in Secondary Education. While at Wingate, he was a member of the soccer and wrestling reams. Coach Pope graduated from Gardner- Webb University in 1974 with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education. While at GWU, he played offensive guard. After graduating from Gardner-Webb in 1974, Pope played semi-pro football with the Stanley Patriots for two years while coaching at Piedmont High. He played offensive guard and tackle for the Patriots; the team was 24-3 during this time. The Monroe, N.C. native graduated from nearby Piedmont High School. While at Piedmont, Pope was All-Union County and All-Rocky River Conference in football. After 35 years in the classroom, he has retired from teaching. Pope resides in Monroe with his wife Ginger and their three daughters, Taylor, Elizabeth and Sarah. Shawn Barrett Strength and Conditioning Coach Shawn Barrett enters his second season on the Bulldog coaching staff as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in The Wingate University graduate (class of 2009) finished his football career as the fifth-leading receiver in school history. As a junior, the Andover, N.J. native was second on the team in receiving yards (538) and caught five touchdown passes for the 'Dogs. For his efforts, he was named second team All-South Atlantic Conference. Barrett left everything on the field his senior year. He compiled 54 catches for 626 yards and eight touchdowns. Barrett notched three touchdown receptions versus Tusculum College, earning SAC offensive player of the week accolades. Against Carson-Newman, Barrett recorded a team-high nine receptions for 117 yards. He once again earned second team All-SAC honors. Prior to joining the Bulldog coaching staff, Barrett was employed by Velocity Sports in Parsippany, N.J. His strength training expertise is reaping benefits for the Wingate football program. Before his time as a Bulldog student-athlete, Barrett was an All-West Jersey standout at Pope John XXIII in Sparta, N.J. His football coach was the legendary Victor Paternasto. A team captain at Pope John XXIII, Barrett was selected to participate in the East-West bowl game. Jeff Simpson Defensive Backs Coach Jeff Simpson brings a wealth of coaching experience to his new adventure as assistant coach for the Wingate University football team. A UNC Chapel Hill graduate, Simpson will work with the Bulldog defensive backs. Last year, Simpson was the head football coach at West Charlotte High School. The Lions finished third in the always tough I-Meck (4A) Conference. Previously, Simpson spent four years as the head football coach at Vance High School in Charlotte. He was the MECA 4A Coach of the Year in The Vance Cougars won the MECA (4A) conference championship in 2005, earning a number four seed in the NCHSAA state play-offs. During Simpson s tenure, Vance was overall and 19-5 in the MECA standings. Simpson was an assistant coach at Southern Durham High School (two years), Richmond County Senior High School (one year), Laney High School (five years, two stints) and West Columbus High School (one year). During these nine seasons, Simpson s teams compiled a overall record. Southern Durham was ranked number one in the state during his stint as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and wide receiver coach. Richmond Senior was 12-1 overall during his one-year term as defensive line coach. The Raiders were ranked number two in the state by the AP, I-High and NCPreps. The state runners-up in 2001, Laney won two conference titles during his career in Wilmington. Simpson served as an assistant softball coach for one season each at Laney and Richmond Senior. At Laney, Simpson helped the Buccaneers win the state 4A softball championship in The Richmond Senior Raiders won the Mid-Southeastern Conference 4A title in While at UNC Chapel Hill, Simpson earned a B.A. degree in Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science. He earned a teacher certification for physical education (K-12) from UNC Wilmington. 27

30 Johnson Richardson Offensive Line Coach Johnson Richardson joins the Bulldog family as an assistant offensive line coach on Joe Reich s staff. Richardson earned four letters as a tight end for Wofford College. He graduated in spring 2010 with a B.A. degree in Business Economics. Richardson helped lead the Terriers to the Southern Conference championship in Wofford reached the NCAA FCS championship quarterfinals in 2007 and advanced to the FCS championship play-offs in Richardson started all 11 games his senior season, serving as team captain for the South Florida game. Prior to his time at Wingate, Richardson was an equipment and sideline assistant for the Carolina Panthers. During his three years with the NFL team, he managed inventory, repaired equipment and served as a field assistant. During the summer of 2009, Richardson was a camp counselor for Kickin Kids (Spartanburg, S.C.), supervising 80 youngsters between the ages of six and 15. He taught basic football strategy, while working on overall skill development. He also served a winter 2007 internship with the Ward Law Firm (Spartanburg, S.C.), helping organize 500 cases and providing assistance as a case runner. Gemetrius McNeil Wide Receivers Coach Gemetrius McNeil enters his first season as an assistant coach on the Wingate University football staff. McNeil will work with the Bulldog wide receivers. He brings extensive high school assistant coaching experience to his new position. McNeil spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Sun Valley High School. While at Sun Valley, McNeil worked with Spartan head coach Scott Stein. McNeil also spent one season as an assistant basketball coach at Sun Valley. GO Express, LLC in Monroe. He worked five years as the Television Broadcast Editor for Elizabeth Baptist Church in Monroe. Patrick Campbell Placekickers Coach Patrick Campbell is a new addition to the Bulldog coaching staff in He will be working directly with the kickers and punters. Campbell played his college football at William Paterson (N.J.) University, earning varsity letters as both a kicker and a tight end. He graduated from the Chubb Institute in 2000 with a degree in technical support. Campbell earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University in As a high school student-athlete, Campbell won a Prep B state football championship at Wardlaw-Hartridge Prep (Edison, N.J.). He was a first team All-Conference and All-County selection. He resides in Monroe with his wife Nedy and two sons, Bruce and Brody. Billy Hall Student Assistant Billy Hall will help assistant coaches Bobby James and Jeff Simpson with the defensive backs as a student assistant coach this year. Hall was a two-sport athlete (football, rugby) at Charlotte Catholic High School. As a senior football player, Hall won the Doc Koczak Award. The CCHS Cougars won the conference and regional football titles his final season. Hall led the team in solo tackles his junior and senior seasons for legendary head coach Jim Oddo. In rugby, Catholic earned state and region championships and placed eighth in the national tournament. He is the son of Bryan and Kay Hall. Prior to his time at Sun Valley High, McNeil spent one season each at Porter Ridge High School and Sun Valley Middle School. He worked five years as an assistant coach at Monroe Middle School. McNeil won Coach of the Year honors at football camp while working with the MMS Redhawks. McNeil is a graduate of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. He earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Most recently, McNeil has spent six years as the Operations Manager at 28

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33 2009 GAME SUMMARIES Wingate 38, West Georgia 17 Wingate, N.C.----Sophomore running back Vince Jordan posted career-highs of 215 yards, 19 carries and three touchdowns as the Bulldogs rallied for a victory over the University of West Georgia. Wingate compiled 430 yards total offense on the afternoon, averaging 6.3 yards per play. Thanks to the efforts of Jordan and his teammates, the Bulldogs rushed 43 times for 295 yards and three scores. The opportunistic hosts also forced five turnovers, intercepting four passes and recovering one fumble. Wingate converted three-of-four red zone chances. On defense, Wingate senior safety Tylan Merkerson had 10 tackles and one QB sack. Robert Fletcher had a big day in his first game in the Bulldog blue-and-gold; he added six tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery to his 98-yard interception return for pay dirt. Wingate 33, North Greenville 14 Wingate, N.C.----Wingate won the turnover battle and converted two miscues into touchdowns as the Bulldogs topped North Greenville Wingate had four takeaways, while posting zero giveaways. Jordan started the scoring, scoring on a 22-yard touchdown run to give the hosts the lead for keeps. RP Lopez added the extra point to give the Bulldogs a 14-7 edge with 5:12 remaining in the second frame. Wingate made the plays when they counted, converting nine-of-18 third down conversions. On the flip side, North Greenville was two-for- 14 on third-down plays. The Bulldogs compiled 297 yards total offense, compared to 245 yards for the visiting Crusaders. In his second collegiate start, Haffly completed 19-of-33 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Wingate redshirt senior quarterback James Hall connected on three-of-four passes for 35 yards. The two signal-callers utilized seven different receivers. Bulldog redshirt junior wide receiver Philip Thomas topped the charts, catching six passes for 52 yards. Floyd and Ellington caught five passes each. UNCP 24, Wingate 13 Pembroke, N.C.----UNC Pembroke scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to take a NCAA Division II victory over Wingate University at Grace P. Johnson Stadium and Lumbee Guaranty Bank Field. UNCP (343 yards) and Wingate (307 yards) combined to post 650 yards total offense. The Braves compiled 196 rushing yards, compared to 57 yards on the ground for the Bulldogs. Fletcher scored Wingate's fourth defensive touchdown of the season in the third quarter. The Lancaster High School product returned a UNC Pembroke fumble 25 yards for a TD. Wingate 42, Tusculum 31 Greeneville, Tenn. ----Redshirt junior running back Nelson Woods rushed 17 times for 133 yards and three touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeated Tusculum College in a nationally-televised Thursday night contest to open South Atlantic Conference play. Wingate never trailed in the back-and-forth contest. The Bulldogs posted 450 yards total offense, while the Pioneers blazed a trail for 352 yards total offense. Jordan almost joined Woods in the 100-yard club, as he rushed 18 times for 99 yards and one score. The Wingate defense recorded four sacks. Bulldog redshirt junior linebacker Greg Harmon had 11 tackles (five solo) and 2 1/2 tackles for loss. He also shared a sack. Merkerson had two huge interceptions in the Tusculum end zone. He added six tackles and one pass break-up. Wingate 28, Brevard 12 Wingate, N.C.----Haffly threw a career-high three touchdown passes as the Bulldogs topped Brevard College in South Atlantic Conference football action. Wingate outdistanced Brevard in total offensive yards The Bulldogs averaged 6.3 yards per play (58 plays), while holding the Tornados to 3.8 yards per play (71 plays). Brevard won the time of possession battle 32:56-27:04. Fletcher topped the Wingate defensive charts with 15 stops (six solo, nine assists). Bulldog linebackers and high school teammates Ben Hinson and Aaron Plyler split 24 stops down the middle, with Hinson posting a QB sack. Merkerson notched 10 tackles. Wingate 50, Lenoir-Rhyne 49 Hickory, N.C.----Woods scored from one-yard out to cap off a thrilling, 17-point fourth quarter comeback as the Bulldogs escaped Hickory with a victory over the Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears at Moretz Stadium. The 'Dogs used a career day from redshirt junior wide receiver Perry Floyd, who piled up 287 all-purpose yards with two receiving touchdowns to compliment an 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Haffly also had career numbers throughout his stat line with 29 completions, 311 yards and three touchdowns. Down 21 points and faced with a fourth-andseven from the L-R eight with 1:17 left in the third, Lopez drilled a 26-yard field goal, igniting a stretch where the Bulldogs would outscore the Bears 29-7 over the final 16:17 of the game. Haffly's day ended by engineering an 18-play, 91-yard drive in 3:15 to complete the comeback. The drive included a fourth-and-one conversion and a 26-yard reception by Thomas on third-and- 15 to set up the Woods gamewinner with 43 seconds remaining. Lenoir- Rhyne had a chance to win the game, but a 61- yard field goal attempt fell short and sealed the comeback for the visiting Bulldogs. Newberry y 35, Wingate 27 Wingate, N.C.----The Newberry College football team posted 448 yards total offense en route to a South Atlantic Conference victory over Wingate University at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. Newberry senior quarterback Brandon Gantt threw for a career-high 336 passing yards. Gantt completed 20-of-39 passes for 336 yards and one score. Sophomore receiver Brandon Bostick caught nine passes for 158 yards. Senior wide receiver David Smith recorded seven catches for 142 yards and one TD. Haffly helped the Bulldogs compile 312 yards of total offense. He completed 15-of-38 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns. The Newberry defense made Haffly earn every yard, as the scarlet-and-gray defenders had 10 quarterback hurries, three QB sacks and two interceptions. Wingate 42, Catawba 17 Salisbury, N.C.----Jordan posted 160 yards rushing to help the Bulldogs record 518 yards total offense in a South Atlantic Conference victory over host Catawba College at Shuford Stadium. Wingate did not commit a turnover on the afternoon and converted on half of its 16 thirddown attempts. The Bulldogs won the field position battle, thanks to the efforts of wide receiver/return specialist/place kicker Bobby Seidof. In his first-ever collegiate kicking appearance, Seidof handled six of Wingate's seven kick-offs Saturday. He boomed the six kicks for an average of 63.3 yards, giving the visiting Bulldogs a plus-six-yard advantage in the most-important field position battle (Wingate 33 to Catawba 27). 31

34 2009 GAME SUMMARIES #18 Carson-Newman 45, Wingate 7 Wingate, N.C.----Carson-Newman College senior running back Buck Wakefield rushed for a school-record 303 yards and two touchdowns to lead the 18th-ranked Eagle football team to a 45-7 victory over Wingate in South Atlantic Conference action. Haffly and Hall combined for 330 passing yards, but the Bulldogs lost the turnover battle 3-1. Wingate entered the contest as the number two team on the NCAA Division II turnover margin charts with a plus-14 rating. Wingate got on the scoreboard later in the second quarter, as the Bulldogs marched 80 yards on six plays to find pay dirt. Haffly finished the drive with a 42-yard scoring strike to Thomas. Lopez added the PAT to make the score 17-7 with 4:23 remaining in the second quarter. Wingate 56, Mars Hill 35 MHC tallied 452 total yards. Wingate recorded 293 in the air and 227 on the ground. MHC threw for 263 yards and rushed for 189. While Wingate took good care of the ball, Mars Hill fumbled the ball five times and lost possession on four of those miscues. Haffly completed 18-of-30 passes to account for Wingate's passing yardage. He had a careerhigh five touchdown passes in the victory. He also rushed for one TD. Ellington was Haffly's favorite target, catching five passes for 114 yards and one score. Vince Jordan ran for 123 yards and two scores, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Luis Alvarez and Fletcher led the Bulldog defense with nine tackles each. Alvarez forced a fumble, while Fletcher recovered a Lion fumble. Mars Hill, N.C.----Wingate University defeated Mars Hill College in South Atlantic Conference football action Saturday at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. The Lions dropped to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the SAC with the loss. Wingate improved to 7-3 on the year and 5-2 in the league. Cody Haffly The teams combined for 972 yards of total offense. Wingate accumulated 520 yards, while Vince Jordan Leigh Ann Caldwell Leigh Ann Caldwell Director of Athletic Training Services Caldwell enters her 12th year at Wingate and her eighth year as head athletic trainer in the fall of Her primary sport responsibilities are men s basketball and softball. She received her bachelor s degree from Appalachian State in Sports Medicine and Health Promotion in In May 2000, Caldwell received her MBA from Wingate. She hails from Charlotte, N.C. Tim Singleton Assistant Athletic Trainer Tim Singleton enters his second year on the staff as the assistant athletic trainer. He is the head trainer for the Wingate football team, beginning his responsibilities in the fall of Singleton graduated from Wingate University in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. He received his Masters of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Georgia State University in May Tim Singleton Wingate University Athletic Training Website:

35 2007 GAME SUMMARIES SAC Scholar Athletes SAC Scholar-Athletes All-time list (through school year) School Scholar-Athletes Wingate 52 *Presbyterian 37 Mars Hill 37 Tusculum 35 Catawba 30 Carson-Newman 27 *Elon 10 Lenoir-Rhyne 9 *Gardner-Webb 8 Newberry 7 Lincoln Memorial 1 *no longer a member of the SAC Junior Nyemb Men s Soccer Chelsea Cancelliere Volleyball Braden Jackson Men s Golf 33

36 2009 STATISTICS Date Opponent Score Att. Aug 29, 2009 WEST GEORGIA W Sep 05, 2009 NORTH GREENVILLE W Sep 12, 2009 at UNC Pembroke L * Sep 24, 2009 at Tusculum W * Oct 03, 2009 BREVARD W * Oct 10, 2009 at Lenoir-Rhyne W * Oct 17, 2009 NEWBERRY L * Oct 24, 2009 at Catawba W * Oct 31, 2009 #18 CARSON-NEWMAN L * Nov 07, 2009 at Mars Hill W Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Vince Jordan Nelson Woods Ed Doughty Cody Haffly James Hall Perry Floyd Antonio Cotton Blake Conner TEAM Total Opponents Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Cody Haffly James Hall TEAM Total Opponents Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g D. Ellington Perry Floyd Chris Bowden Philip Thomas Ryan Webber Antonio Cotton Josh Clawson Nelson Woods Vince Jordan Ed Doughty Bobby Seidof A. Nallenweg Cody Haffly Total Opponents Field Goals fg pct lg blk RP Lopez PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Vince Jordan RP Lopez D. Ellington Nelson Woods Perry Floyd Philip Thomas Robert Fletcher Chris Bowden Antonio Cotton Cody Haffly Tylan Merkerson Ryan Webber Greg Harmon Matthew Sierk James Hall Total Opponents Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Wingate Opponents Record: Overall Home Away Neutral All games Conference Non-Conference Team Statistics WU OPP FIRST DOWNS Rushing Pa ss in g Penalty 7 20 RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:18 30:40 3RD-DOWN Conversions 64/148 52/134 4TH-DOWN Conversions 11/19 7/18 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Tylan Merkerson Robert Fletcher Aaron Plyler C. Hazeltine Derrick Jackson T. Stephens Ben Hinson Greg Harmon Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i blk P. Hilliard TEAM Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Perry Floyd Antonio Cotton Total Opponents Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg Bobby Seidof Perry Floyd Marcus Davis Vince Jordan Brandon Lawson Ed Doughty Shane Outen Sean Jones Total Opponents All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Perry Floyd Vince Jordan D. Ellington Bobby Seidof Nelson Woods Total Opponents Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g 34

37 Steve Poston has served as vice-president and director of athletics since Poston was honored in the spring of 2007 for 35 years of service to Wingate University. Steve Poston began his career at Wingate University in 1972 as head baseball coach and professor of physical education. The Bulldogs won the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award for the third year in a row in Wingate is ranked number three among NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools in the 2000's with 34 honorees during this millennium. Over the years, Poston has held numerous administrative positions at the school. Prior to his promotion to the position of vice-president and director of athletics, he was vice-president for student affairs at the school. Also, Poston served three-plus years as vice-president for administration and director of the WINGATE ATHLETICS Steve Poston Vice President and Director of Athletics Matthews Center. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Matthews Center, including studies for additional degree completion programs. Poston spent 10 years as director of admissions (four years) and vice-president of enrollment management (six years). Thanks to his efforts, thousands of worthy students were able to continue their education at Wingate University. A very active participant in Union County civic and community affairs, Poston has held many leadership positions over the years. He has been vice-president and chairman of the Union County Community Arts Council. Poston has served in the Monroe Rotary Club, Union County Habitat for Humanity, Union County Job Ready Partnership and the Blooming Arts Festival. He is a member of the Lake Park Christian Academy board of trustees and the Union County United Way board. A graduate of Gardner-Webb and Wake Forest, Poston holds an M.A. degree in higher education administration from Appalachian State University. Poston and his wife Beverly live in Weddington. Gary Hamill Bill Nash Gary Hamill is Wingate University's associate athletic director and director of soccer. Also, he is the head coach for the Bulldog men's soccer team. In 17 years as the Wingate men's soccer coach, Hamill has compiled and overall record of A very active member of NSCAA and NCAA committees, Hamill has received more COTY honors than any other men's soccer coach in SAC history. As an administrator, Hamill oversees the day-to-day operations of several sports. He has a myriad of other administrative duties, including the scheduling and maintaining of outdoor facilities. Hamill is working on his MAEd. degree in Sports Administration at Wingate. Bill Nash is the Director of the Athletic Foundation, Bulldog Club director and assistant athletic director at Wingate University. This new position has the responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the fundraising and promotional activities of the Athletic Foundation. Prior to accepting this new position, Nash served 14 seasons as head baseball coach for the Bulldogs. He was also Wingate's Dean of Student for nine years. During his coaching tenure, Nash posted a career record of The Bulldogs won four SAC tournament titles (the most of any SAC school) during Nash's career. A graduate of Wingate and Wake Forest, Nash earned an MHDL from UNCC. Michelle Caddigan Elizabeth Biggerstaff Michelle Caddigan is assistant athletic director, senior woman administrator (SWA) and head softball coach at Wingate University. As head softball coach, Caddigan has compiled a overall record in 13 Bulldog seasons. The Bulldogs have never finished lower than third in the SAC standings during her career. As the SWA, she is the highest ranking female involved with the management of the athletics program. Caddigan oversees work study for the department and serves as a member of the Sports Hall of Fame committee and the campus student success team. Caddigan earned her Masters of Science degree from James Madison in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Administration. Elizabeth Biggerstaff was promoted to assistant athletic director for compliance and business operations during the summer of Biggerstaff monitors and enforces compliance with NCAA Division II rules and regulations. She works closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative to determine eligibility of freshman, transfer and continuing student-athletes. A former WU studentathlete (soccer and basketball), she spent one year as an assistant women's basketball coach at Wingate. She earned a B.S. degree in Psychology (graduating with honors) and an MBA from Wingate. While a grad student, Biggerstaff served three years as an assistant to VP and Director of Athletics Steve Poston Athletics Steve Poston. Dr. Barry Cuffe Faculty Athletics Representative Leigh Ann Caldwell Director of Athletic Training Services Rachelle Rostas Administrative Assistant for Athletics David Sherwood Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information and Game Operations 35

38 Lara Golesorkhi Nicole Moody Anna Atkinson Amber Hines Wingate University Academic All-America all-time list (as selected by CoSIDA) NOTE: Wingate University is ranked number three among NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools in the 2000's with 36 honorees during this millennium. Only Pittsburg State (Kan.) and Truman State (Mo.) have produced more Academic All-America honorees during this time period. Wingate's 45 Academic All- America honorees (lifetime) is tops among all SAC schools. Name Year Sport Team Major Ann Hancock 1990 Basketball Third English Patti Webster 1993 At-Large (Tennis) Third English Sherry Winn 1994 Basketball Third Accounting Cindy Irvin 1994 Softball First Biology Nessy Brewer 1995 Basketball First Psychology Cindy Irvin 1995 Softball First Biology Patrick Bartlett 1998 At-Large (Tennis) Third Business Administration Stephanie Kraemer 1999 Softball First Athletic Training Patrick Bartlett 1999 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Patrick Bartlett 2000 At-Large (Tennis) Second Business Administration Laura Rudnick 2001 Softball Third Athletic Training Jenna Calomeris 2001 At-Large (Tennis) Second Communication Studies *Jenna Calomeris 2002 At-Large (Tennis) First Communication Studies Cris Mechereffe 2002 At-Large (Golf) Third Business Administration Kelli Miller 2002 Track/Cross Country Third Communication Studies Remy Nsengiyumva 2002 Track/Cross Country Third Mathematics/Computer Science Lindsay Hinson 2002 Volleyball Third Biology David Yount 2003 Baseball Third Sport Management Lindsay Hinson 2003 Volleyball First Biology David Yount 2004 Baseball Second Sport Management Marius Dan 2004 At-Large (Tennis) Second Finance Christy Cousins 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Communication Studies Jessica Herman 2005 At-Large (Swimming) Second Biology Sarah Utz 2005 Track/Cross Country Third Biology Rebecca Brezovec 2005 Volleyball First Sociology Robert Dawson 2005 Soccer Third History Heather Schlick 2005 Soccer Third Spanish Jessica Herman 2006 At-Large (Swimming) First Biology *Rebecca Brezovec 2006 Volleyball First Sociology Heather Schlick 2006 Soccer First Spanish Kerrin Sheldon 2006 Soccer Second Communication Studies Frank Marino 2006 Football First Finance Rebekah Moody 2007 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Amber Hines 2007 Track/Cross Country Third Biology & Chemistry Melissa DeLuca 2007 Volleyball First Psychology Kerrin Sheldon 2007 Soccer First Communication Studies Amber Hines 2008 Track/Cross Country First Biology & Chemistry Anna Atkinson 2008 Basketball First Biology Rebekah Moody 2008 At-Large (Swimming) First Elementary Education Anna Atkinson 2009 Basketball First Biology Evan Schaller 2009 At-Large (Lacrosse) Second Accounting Amber Hines 2009 Track/XC First Biology & Chemistry Jayce Watson 2009 Track/XC Third Mathematics Nicole Moody 2010 At-Large (Swimming) First Psychology Lara Golesorkhi 2010 At-Large (Swimming) Third Psychology & Sociology *Academic All-America of the Year (one selected in each sport) (Academic All-American list updated June 19, 2010) 36 Evan Schaller Jayce Watson

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40 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Wingate wins fourth consecutive SAC Athletic Excellence Award The Wingate University Bulldogs used another strong Spring to become the first school in league history to win the SAC Athletic Excellence Award four consecutive years.wingate shares the 2010 title with Carson-Newman, marking the first time in league history that two teams tied for the honor. Both Carson-Newman and Wingate finished the year with 94.5 points. Carson-Newman had a 5 ½-point lead after the winter championships, but Wingate picked up 43 points in the spring s six championship sports, while Carson-Newman had the third-best point total in the spring with 37.5 points. The Bulldogs, in second place after the fall and winter sports seasons, won the conference championship in baseball, finished second in men s tennis, and had third-place finishes in women s tennis and men s and women s golf in the spring.wingate also won the conference title in volleyball and was second in football. Carson-Newman won conference championships in football, men s and women s soccer, and had secondplace finishes in volleyball, women s cross country, softball and women s golf. Lincoln Memorial University, in seventh place in the overall standings heading into the spring, jumped to third place by picking up 39 points to finish with 73.5 points overall. It is the best finish for the Railsplitters since joining the league in LMU had championships in men s golf and men s and women s tennis. Tusculum College, which had finished second in the Echols Athletic Excellence race the past two years, stands in fourth place with 70 total points.tusculum shared the women s tennis title with LMU, and had second-place finishes in women s soccer and men s basketball. Lenoir-Rhyne University is in fifth place with 66.5 points.the Bears won championships in women s cross country, women s basketball and softball, with a second-place finish in men s cross country. Catawba College finishes in sixth place with 65.5 points. The Catawba Indians won the men s basketball championship and tied for second in baseball. 38

41 Newberry College is seventh with 64 points. Newberry won the women s golf championship and finished second in men s golf and women s basketball. Mars Hill College is eighth with 57 points.the Lions won the men s cross country championship for the 13th consecutive year and tied for second in baseball. Brevard College finished with 42.5 points.the Tornados tied for second in men s basketball for their best finish. The South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award is presented annually to the member athletic department that earns the highest overall finish based on final regular season standings. Points are based on final tournament standings in the sports of men s cross country, women s cross country, men s golf and women s golf. The trophy is presented at the SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each year.the trophy is named in honor of former SAC Commissioner Doug Echols Final Standings Place Team Points 1 Wingate 94.5 Carson-Newman Lincoln Memorial Tusculum 70 5 Lenoir-Rhyne Catawba Newberry 64 8 Mars Hill 57 9 Brevard Final Standings Place Team Points 1 Wingate 98 2 Tusculum 88 3 Carson-Newman Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne 70 6 Catawba 68 7 Mars Hill Lincoln Memorial 44 9 Brevard Final Standings Place Team Points 1 Wingate 75 2 Tusculum Carson-Newman 69 4 Newberry Catawba Lenoir- Rhyne 61 7 Lincoln Memorial 49 8 Mars Hill Final Standings Place Team Points 1. Wingate Catawba Newberry Carson-Newman 73 Lenoir-Rhyne 73 Presbyterian 73 Tusculum Mars Hill Lincoln Memorial

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46 ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM S E L E C T E D B Y C O S I D A Top NCAA Division II Academic All-America Producing Schools of the 2000s* Rank School Total AAA honorees 1. Truman State (Mo.) Pittsburg State (Kan.) Wingate Missouri Science & Technology Indianapolis Adams State (Colo.) Winona State (Minn.) 23 T8. Barry (Fla.) 20 Central Missouri State Abilene Christian (Texas) 19 *Note: List includes only schools currently participating in NCAA Division II athletics (through July 2010). Join the Bulldog Club The Wingate University Bulldog Club provides alumni, parents and friends of the University with the opportunity to support the student-athletes who so proudly wear the blue and gold. All contributions to the Bulldog Club are 100 percent tax deductible and help provide funding for the athletic scholarships. Bulldog Club members receive monthly newsletters and updates about the progress of the athletic teams in season. They are welcomed by the hospitality room before home football games and during conference basketball doubleheaders. Wingate University has an outstanding tradition of intercollegiate athletics and support from friends of the University. This year, the Bulldog Club will sponsor two big events. The Wingate Sports Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Saturday, Nov. 6. The Sports Hall of Fame the induction ceremonies will be a part of the Wingate University athletic department gala. In addition to the Sports Hall of Fame festivities, the athletic department will sponsor a silent auction before the induction ceremonies and a live auction at the conclusion of the evening. The second event is the Bill Connell Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 29 during the University s Homecoming festivities. We hope everyone will come out for a great day of fun, fellowship, food and golf. Join the Bulldog Club today and share in the success of the Wingate athletic program. Please know that your gift is important to the future of Wingate University. Bulldog Club Gift Levels Hall of Fame Club - $1,500 Golden "W" Club - $1,000 Big Blue Club - $500 Coaches Club - $250 Player's Club - $

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48 HELPING HANDS The Bulldog Helping Hands program allows friends, family members and businesses to provide financial support for their student-athletes who attend Wingate University. Funds from the Bulldog Helping Hands program are used to directly benefit the team of the donor s choice. Each team identifies a service project during the year as a part of the school s strong emphasis on community service. The Bulldog Helping Hands program assists Wingate student-athletes while they are making a difference on the field, in the classroom and in the community. A & A Global Industries AMP, Inc. Mr. Phil A. Adams Mr. Sam E. Adams Mr. David S. Ager Mr. Donald R. Ager Ms. Julie Alebon All-Purpose Graphics Mr. Harold R. Allison Alpha Xi Delta (Jacki Emmenecker) Altria Group Ms. Judy J. Amick Mr. William R. Anderson Ms. Barbara W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Anello Mr. Edward J. Anthony Mr. Eugene I. Arendt Mr. Robert C. Arruda Dr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Atkinson Mr. David Todd Ausley Ms. Lynn D. Avery Mr. Charles F. Ayscue Mr. Michael L. Bahner Mr. Samuel Barbett Ms. Cynthia R. Barbett Mr. James Barclay Ms. Sharon L. Barclay Mr. Edgar E. Barnes Mr. Richard L. Barnes Mr. William C. Barnett, Jr. Mr. Scott Barr Dr. John Lee Bates Mr. Richard W. Baxter Mr. Michael Bayliss, Sr. BB&T (Mr. Al Lyerly) Mr. Glenn E. Beane Mr. Gray R. Bennett Berkey Enterprises Mr. W. Keith Betts Mr. Jack E. Beuschlein, Sr. Mr. William R. Bevans Mr. Richard H. Biedermann Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Billinger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Billo Mr. Matthew P. Bishop Mrs. Monnie W. Bittle BK Moody Enterprises Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bloemer, Jr. Blue Flame Gas Company Mr. Philip C. Boggs Bowlin Enterprises, Inc. Mr. James G. Boyce Jim Boyce Agency BPOE Elks Lodge 509 Mr. Kevin W. Brady Ms. Katherine Brady Ms. Joyce M. Bragg Mr. James Theo Brian BriBrooke Painting Ms. Cathy B. Briggs Ms. Gretchen Webster Briggs Mr. James C. Bristow Mr. Jonathan C. Bristow Mr. Matthew W. Broughton Mr. Robert Brown Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhett Brown Mr. Richard Brozewicz Ms. Viviane A.O. Brunetto Mr. Joe Bruno Mr. Bruce C. Bryant Ms. Dorothy W. Buffaloe Mr. L. Douglas Burgess Mr. Paul J. Burnap Ms. Marcie Burns Mr. Kerry E. Burris Ms. Bette E. Butler Mr. Brian Butler Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Cabana Mr. and Mrs. James L. Caddigan Mr. Peter J. Caddigan Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Caddigan Dr. Joseph J. Calandra Mr. Joseph A. Calandra Ms. Michelle Calandra Mr. James Michael Call Ms. Amanda M. Campolo Ms. Chelsea L. Cancelliere Mr. John Matthew Capasso Carmel Foot Specialists, P.A. Carolina Productions Carringer Agricultural Research Service, Inc. Mr. Stuart Carroll Mr. L.C. Case Mr. William A. Case Mr. R. Bruce Catando Century 21 Mr. Jeffrey B. Chambers Mr. Mark T. Chandler Col. Matthew B. Chandler (ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Channell Mr. Anthony D. Chapman Mr. Ronald Dale Chavis Mr. Vincent M. Chavis Mr. Willard J. Chavis Ms. Sharon H. Chavis Mr. Joe Cherry Mr. Johnny W. Chestnutt Mr. Taylor Childress Mr. Kirk Chin Ms. Adrienne Chin-Ogilvie Ms. Amanda Allison Clark Ms. Lynn M. Clark Mr. David Clifton Coca-Cola Foundation Mr. Jonathan Michael Cofer Ms. Tara Coffey Mr. David H. Cogdell Ms. Kiz R. Cohen Ms. Betty Coker Columbia Chiropractic Center, PA Colvin Appraisal Service Ms. Laverne R. Compton CompX Security Products Mr. Randall Dean Conley Conner Appraisal Service Mr. James R. Cook, Jr. Cook Management Corporation Mr. Richard J. Cooke Ms. Jennifer Cooley Mr. W. Scott Cooper Ms. Karen Coppadge Cooperhead Sports Mr. Ray Cornett Mr. Clyde H. Cox, III 46 Ms. Linda T. Cox Ms. Joelle Marie Crane Mr. Gralen Cranford Mr. James Douglas Crawley Mr. James R. Crawley Mr. Thomas D. Croci Ms. Rose Marie Crookston Mr. Gary Crowley Mr. Stephen A. Cruise Mr. Kenneth E. Crumpton Mr. Joseph Cuevas Dr. Barry P. Cuffe Mr. Jeffrey Cunningham Mr. Ravenel B. Curry, III Mr. Stephen T. Dail Dale's Guns (Dale Blankenship) Mr. Robert E. Daley Mr. James Daniel Mr. Fred Motely Davis Mr. H. Fulton Davis Mr. Michael Keith Deese Mr. Thomas P. Dellatorre Mrs. Camden A. DeMart Ms. Janet P. Denny Mr. William P. Derbyshire Mr. Robert Derstine Mr. John P. Desmond Mr. Randy L. Dickens Ms. Euniceteen M. Diggs Mr. Gabriel J. Dimeglio Mr. David N. Dinkins Mr. Jerome Dobek docqmed, LLC Mr. Edward Doherty Ms. Doris Dolby Mr. Paul Donaldson Mr. John Doscinski Mr. John H. Douglas Mr. John Dubose Ms. Meredith A. Duncan Ms. Margaret Dunn Mr. Clyde Durmire Eagle Lacrosse Camps Mrs. Carol Davis Ealy Ms. Mary S. Earhart Mr. Thomas R. Easler East Coast Umbrella Mr. L. Dean Edgar Edward C. Hull, DDS, PA Ms. Diane Edwards Ms. Jane Edwards Mr. Bryan Andrew Egan Ms. Brenda T. Ellington Mr. Clifford Ellis Mr. Patrick Page Ellison Mr. James Matthew Emig Mr. Elliot Engel Mr. Michael R. Esser Mrs. Carolyn E. Estes-Williams Executive Decisions Internet Mr. Douglas W. Ey Mr. John Michael Fagala Mr. Thomas H. Falcon, III Family & Restorative Dental Associates Mr. Richard A. Farrier, Jr. Mr. P. Farrington

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52 SAC HONORS AND OTHER AWARDS 1989 LB Terrell Beaulieu Hains OL Jimmy Sutton 1990 OL Jerry Ratchford OL Frank Manos DL Stan Blair LB Shawn Brown DB Nick DeFoggio 1991 WR Mike Ragin OL Gordon Morris DL Stan Blair 1992 OL Kendall Chaffin SB Mike Ragin 1993 WR Mike Ragin OL Jason Self QB Vernon Buck RB Joey Huffstetler DB Todd Conrad LB Kendall Chaffin P Stan Whitlock 1994 OL Jason Self QB Vernon Buck SB Stacey Watson P Stan Whitlock 1995 OL Jason Self DB Dorian Lane RB Malcolm Burns DL Chad Gaylord RS Marlowe Davis P Stan Whitlock 1996 WR Antoine Twitty OL Adam Wright LB Daryl Commander DB Kyle Schindler 1997 RB Tracy Bowen PK Geoff Christian DB Chuck Richmond WR Antoine Twitty OL Shane Griffin OL Adam Wright RB Brian Allen LB Daryl Commander 1998 OL Shane Griffin RB Tracy Bowen PK Geoff Christian DB Craig Nosse 1999 WR Lucas Greene PK Geoff Christian 2000 WR Lucas Greene 2001 DB Chad Clonch P Richard Straup 2002 RB Antonio Hailstock OL Drew Lunday DB Chad Clonch P Richard Straup 2003 RB Antonio Hailstock PK Chris Brewer DL John Bowman P - Chris Brewer OL Marcus Johnson LB Demarkes Dogan 2004 LS Tony Tofanelli WR - Rodney Williams OL - Brandon Manshack LB - Allen Smith DB - Jaquion Gholston Second team defense Second team offense First team offense Second team offense First team defense Second team defense Second team defense First team offense Second team offense Second team defense First team offense First team offense First team offense Second team offense Second team offense Second team offense First team defense Second team defense Second team defense First team offense First team offense Second team offense Second team defense First team offense First team defense Second team offense Second team defense Second team defense Second team defense First team offense Second team offense Second team defense Second team defense First team offense First team offense First team defense Second team offense Second team offense Second team offense Second team offense Second team defense First team offense First team offense First team offense First team defense Second team offense Second team offense Second team offense Second team defense Second team defense Second team offense Second team offense Second team defense Second team defense First team offense First team offense First team defense First team defense Second team offense Second team defense First team offense Second team offense Second team offense Second team defense Second team defense WR - Dan Brooks Second team offense OL - Brandon Manshack Second team offense OL - Craig Whitley Second team offense DL - Kenwin Cummings First team defense DB - Daivd Jones First team defense LB - Allen Smith Second team defense DB - Donald Brown Second team defense 2006 WR - Dan Brooks First team offense OL - Brandon Manshack First team offense TE - Chris Conklin First team offense RS - Donald Brown First team offense DL - Kenwin Cummings First team defense DB - Daivd Jones First team defense QB - Anthony Metzelaars Second team offense WR - Gary Tatum Second team offense LB - Stuart Sheppard Second team defense DB - Donald Brown Second team defense 2007 TE - Chris Conklin First team offense DE - Kenwin Cummings First team defense RB - Nelson Woods Second team offense WR - Shawn Barrett Second team offense OL - Cam LeGrand Second team offense LB - Tyler Johnson Second team defense 2008 RB - Nelson Woods First team offense RS - Patrick Pinchinat First team defense WR - Shawn Barrett Second team offense TE - Ryan Webber Second team offense OL - Cam LeGrand Second team offense DB - Tylan Merkerson Second team defense 2009 OL - Ben Benshoof First team offense RB - Vince Jordan First team offense RS - Perry Floyd First team defense WR - Delric Ellington Second team offense TE - Ryan Webber Second team offense LB - Aaron Plyler Second team defense DB - Tylan Merkerson Second team defense Freshman of the Year 1991 Vernon Buck 1999 Rodney Williams (O) 2007 Nelson Woods (O) Jacobs Blocking Trophy 1995 Jason Self Coach of the Year 2004 Joe Reich Player of the Year (O) 1997 Tracy Bowen SAC Scholar Athlete 1993 Doug Turner 1999 Chris Stinson Football All-Americans 1989 Jimmy Sutton OL NAIA 1st 1990 Jerry Ratchford OL NAIA2nd 1995 Dorian Lane DB CoSIDA 3rd 2003 Chris Brewer P Daktronics 2nd 2003 Chris Brewer P Don Hansen s Gazette 3rd 2003 John Bowman DE Don Hansen s Gazette 3rd 2005 Kenwin Cummings DE Don Hansen s Gazette 1st 2006 David Jones CB AFCA, D2fooball.com 1st 2007 Kenwin Cummings, Chris Conklin on Hansen s Gazette 2nd 2009 Perry Floyd, RS, Don Hansen s Gazette 2nd Players in Pro Football 1994 Kendall Chaffin Taipei (UFL) 1996 Stan Whitlock Dallas (NFL) 2004 Lucas Greene (NIFL) 2004 Erie Williams (NIFL) 2004, 2007 Jonathan Traylor (NIFL) 2006 John Bowman (CFL) 2007 David Jones (NFL) 2008, 2009 Chris Brewer (AIFA) 2008 Kenwin Cummings and Chris Conklin (NFL) 2008 Donald Brown (CFL) 2009 Ben Benshoof (UFL)

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57 RUSHING Yr Name Att-Yds-TD Avg 1986 Jack Cagle Robert Brown Robert Brown Billy Blakeney Robbie Robinson Gerry Benson Joey Huffstetler Joey Huffstetler Malcolm Burns Malcolm Burns Tracy Bowen Tracy Bowen Tracy Bowen Vinshawn Jacobs Kenyatta Stackhouse Kenyatta Stackhouse Antonio Hailstock Antonio Hailstock Rip Smith Rip Smith Marcus Davis Nelson Woods Nelson Woods Vince Jordan PASSING Yr Name C-A Yds TD-I 1986 Kip Jones Richard Jacobs Richard Jacobs Dana Graves Dana Graves Vernon Buck Vernon Buck Vernon Buck Vernon Buck Brandon Gandy Carvie Kepley Carvie Kepley Daniel Bruce B. Baughman Jeron Cain Brad Hinson Stuart Card Stuart Card A. Metzelaars Brandon Boone A. Metzelaars JD Moore JD Moore Cody Haffly RECEIVING Yr Name Rec Yds Avg TD 1986 Billy Blakeney Billy Blakeney Mark Rhyne Mark Rhyne Russell Booker Mike Ragin Mike Ragin Mike Ragin Stacey Watson Vincent Elliot Marlowe Davis Antoine Twitty Antoine Twitty Mark Feimster Rashad Hair Lucas Greene Shannon Dawson Zeke McKine Rodney Williams Rodney Williams YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS Yr Name Rec Yds Avg TD 2005 Dan Brooks Dan Brooks Shawn Barrett Jordan Softcheck Shawn Barrett Delric Ellington SCORING Yr Name Points 1986 Michael May Michael May Robert Brown Mark Driver Robbie Robinson Leonard Evans 48 Rob Rodriguez Vernon Buck Joey Huffstetler Stan Whitlock Stan Whitlock Tracy Bowen Tracy Bowen Geoff Christian Lucas Greene K. Stackhouse Shannon Dawson Richard Straup Antonio Hailstock Rodney Williams Dan Brooks Jonathan Beford Jonathan Beford Nelson Woods Vince Jordan 72 TACKLES Yr Name Tackles 1986 Anthony Huffman Petey Hunter Clint Stephens Shawn Brown Shawn Brown Bo Johns Derrick Beckom Todd Conrad John Morris Dorian Lane Daryl Commander Daryl Commander Craig Nosse Chris Stinson Demarkes Dogan Chad Clonch Jeremy Walker Demarkes Dogan Allen Smith Travis Knight Stuart Sheppard Tyler Johnson Ben Hinson Robert Fletcher 83 Rushing Career leader - Bowen ( ) Passing Career leader - Buck ( ) Receiving Career leader - Ragin ( ) Scoring Career leader - Bowen (198) Tackles Career leader - Dogan (345) 55

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60 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS The purpose of the Wingate University Athletic Endowment Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship assistance to academically qualified student-athletes who show evidence of financial need. All financial awards, including athletic scholarships, are coordinated through the Office of Student Financial Planning. The R. Douglas Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund The Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 by friends, business associates, and family of R. Douglas Branch. Douglas Branch was a 1961 graduate of Wingate College. His love for Wingate, developed as a student and nurtured through many years as a caring alumnus, led him to support his school in many ways. He had a strong interest in Wingate athletics, especially the women's basketball team. The Ron W. Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship The Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship was established by friends, former baseball players and family of Coach Ronald W. Christopher. Awarded to a baseball player, the scholarship recognizes Coach Christopher's unparalleled contributions to Wingate University. Wingate's all-time leader in coaching wins, Christopher is a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame. His players and teams won numerous awards and championships. The Bill Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship The Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship was established at Wingate College in 1993 by friends, faculty and staff, students and family of William Franklin "Bill" Connell, class of Bill Connell was a student, teacher, coach, counselor and valued employee in his 34-year association with Wingate University. As a student, Bill developed a lifelong appreciation for Wingate, blossoming into his life's work. Generations of students learned to play golf from coach Connell. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, his golf teams won 49 consecutive title matches. Connell began the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted in His love for Wingate was reflected in his organizational skills, desire to attain excellence and dedication to students and to the school. The Herschel "Red" and Mary B. Edwards Endowed Scholarship The Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established at Wingate University in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Edwards. Herschel "Red" Edwards graduated from Wingate College in His love and concern for young people was demonstrated by his providing this scholarship. "Red" was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame in Joseph Preston and Ruby Hunsucker Corey Scholarship Fund The Joseph Preston and Ruby Hunsucker Corey Scholarship Fund was established on August 10, The scholarship benefits cheerleading student-athletes who are enrolled as full-time students at Wingate University. The Joseph Preston and Ruby Hunsucker Corey Scholarship Fund honors one of the first cheerleaders at Wingate, Mr. Joseph Preston Corey. The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hancock, Jr., parents of Ann Hancock ('92). This scholarship honors Ann Hancock, a studentathlete at Wingate from While at Wingate, Ann Hancock received numerous awards for her excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. Her achievements made a positive impact on her fellow students, the University and the larger community. The head women's basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, Hancock was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame in She was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Coach of the Year in The Gene Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship The Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 at Wingate University by family and friends of Gene Huntley. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Gene Huntley who attended Wingate College in Gene was a young man whose love for his family, friends and life was demonstrated in many ways. He enjoyed golf and became a very good player in high school and college. The Danny Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship The Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by former players, friends, and associated of Danny Miller. The men's basketball at Wingate University from , Coach Miller made a positive impact on his players, the university and the larger community. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame in The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 by family and friends of Winston Parks, class of Winston Parks, Jr. was a young man who enjoyed playing basketball. He won many honors during an illustrious academic and athletic career at Wingate. Parks was the first senior college student-athlete to have an NBA tryout. Winston was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame (posthumously) in Jim Smoky and Janna Gordon Athletic Scholarship Fund The Gordon Athletic Scholarship Fund was established August 7, The scholarship benefits football student-athletes who are enrolled as full-time students at Wingate University. The Gordon Athletic Scholarship Fund honors Jim Gordon and his loving wife Janna. A former football student-athlete for the Bulldogs, Jim Smoky Gordon is a member of the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame. Criteria for each scholarship varies. For more information about endowed athletic scholarships at Wingate University, please contact Bill Nash at

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70 WINGATE UNIVERSITY SIZE: 2,373 students, 400-acre campus including apartment-style residence halls, rolling lawns, a campus lake, first-class athletic facilities and Fine Arts Center. LOCATION: About 45 minutes (30 miles) from metropolitan Charlotte, N.C., four miles east of Monroe. Midway between the North Carolina mountains and coast. Wingate University, Campus Box 3059, Wingate, North Carolina Check out our home page at Or call us at HISTORY: Wingate University was founded by Baptists in 1896 as an independent institution and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Wingate University is coeducational. Its students come from 25 states across America and 11 foreign countries. They represent a diverse range of races, faiths and ethnic heritages. Sixty-five percent of students are from North Carolina. ACADEMICS: Wingate University is a private comperhensive university offering 40 majors on the undergraduate level including pre-professional programs. It offers graduate programs in business, education, sport administration and physician assistanat studies, as well as doctorate degrees in pharmacy and educational leadership. Ninety percent of faculty hold doctorates in their teaching specialty. All classes and labs are taught by faculty. Low student-to-teacher ratio. ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II intercollegiate men s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and track and field. Intercollegiate women s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball. Co-ed cheerleading is also a varsity sport. Men s and women s intramural programs. TRAVEL/STUDY PROGRAMS: Ten-day study-abroad trips are available through the W'International Program to every student. Students and professors have visited several hundred destinations on five continents throughout the world. Wingate University students may also study abroad at various locations around the globe for an entire semester or during summer break. Undergraduate Studies Accounting Art Art & Education Athletic Training Biology Bioloy & Education Chemistry Chemistry Business Communication Community & Commercial Recreation Elementary Education English English & Education Environmental Biology Finance Health & Physical Education History Human Services Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics/Business Mathematics & Education Middle Grade Education Music Music Education Psychology Reading/Elementary Education Religious Studies Sociology Social Studies Education Sport Management Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Ministerial Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Graduate Studies Accounting (MBA) Business (MBA) Education (MAEd, MAT) Physical Education (MAEd.) 68 Sport Administration (MAEd.) Educational Leadership (MAEd.) Educational Leadership (Ed. D) Professional Studies Pharmacy (Pharm D.) Physician Assistant DEGREES OFFERED: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Music Education Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in Education Doctor of Pharmacy Master of Education in Physical Education Master of Education in Sport Administration Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master and Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership

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